The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1770-09-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
VERSAILLES, June 6.
THE example of generosity exercised by the Dauphin and Dauphine towards the unhappy families who suffered by the melancholy accidents which happened on the 30th of last month, has been followed by the rest of the Royal family; and large private subscriptions are likewise set on foot for the relief of those unhappy sufferers.
Paris, June 8. They write from Normandy, that on the 26th of last month a storm of hail, rain, and thunder, happened there, which continued from two o'clock in the afternoon till eight. The torrent that fell from the mountains rushed with such violence into the town, that it washed up the pavement of the streets, threw down bridges, several houses, and part of the college; eight or ten persons lost their lives, and near sixty families were entirely ruined by this calamity; the effects of which were likewise felt in the neighbouring country for two leagues round, where great numbers of cattle were destroyed, and the prospect of the ensuing harvest entirely cut off.
Ancona, May 30. Advices from Morea bring, that on the 4th of this month, the Turkish garrison in the castle of Coron, after setting fire to a magazine of oil there, and then to the town, abandoned the place, cutting in pieces part of the inhabitants, and obliging the rest to fly to Navarino, where Count Orlow, who has made it a place of arms, gives them all the assistance in his power.
Confines of Turkey, May 18. Letters from Constantinople say, that the Grand Vizir's army, which consists of 80,000 men, is to pass the Danube without delay; that Ibrahim Pacha, who is at Jujjova, will act separately at the head of a body of 27,000 men, and that another corps of 20,000 is ready at Vidin, who are destined to secure the convoys of provisions.
These letters add, that the Government has notified to all the foreign Ministers, that every vessel, without exception, which shall pass the Dardanelles, shall be visited; and if any one should attempt to pass by stealth, that they shall inevitably be sunk.
Otranto, May 30. They write from the Levant, that during the course of the present month, the Russian squadron under the command of Admiral Elphinstone landed on the Morea, and that eight Alexandrian vessels of war, with a hundred small Duleignote Corsairs, had appeared off those parts. It is added, that a Seraskier has entered the Morea with an army of 20,000 men, composed of different nations, and that as they advance they massacre all the Greeks capable of bearing arms, and sell the women and children for slaves; lastly they expect soon to see a Turkish fleet in those parts.
Verona, June 1. All the letters received from the Morea agree, that desolation and pillage increase there; that since the carnage at Patras the Greeks had vengeance for the blood of their nation which had been shed; while the Turks on their side, destroyed with fire and sword every thing in those places, of which they made themselves masters.
Lejborn, May 30. Advices from the Morea are so various and contradictory, that it were better to say nothing than to report them.
Tunis, April 5. A French vessel bound for Algiers, was driven in here by stress of weather. She has on board a Turkish officer, charged with an absolute order from the Grand Signior to the Dey and Regency of Algiers, strictly commanding them to conclude a peace immediately with the King of Denmark, and the Grand Duke of Tuicany; but it is much doubted if this order will be obeyed.
Madrid, May 29. The Court has received advice of the safe arrival at Ferrol of the Soledad, from Carthagena, but last from the Havannah, from whence she sailed the 2d of April last. Her cargo consists of 591,579 dollars, 16,678 emeralds, and 480 serons of cocoa.
Paris, June 11. The number of those who perished on the 31st past, according to a list given in to the several offices of the Police, amount to 688; of whom twenty two are of rank, five religious, two abbots, 155 shopkeepers, and 416 common people, besides eighty-eight who were taken up drowned in the Crives of St. Cloud. Of those who were wounded some die every day, notwithstanding the utmost care is taken of them by order of his Majesty.
LONDON, June 16.
WE hear from France, that the roads from Calais to Brussels were lined with people from every quarter to see her Royal Highness the Princess Dowager of Wales, who was received every where with the loudest acclamations. Her Royal Highness was in an open landau, and returned their compliment with the utmost complacency.
A letter from the Hague, dated June 5, says, "A placart was published last Saturday by the States General, dated the 29th May, by which their High Mightinesses have prohibited for six weeks all commerce by land and water, between the inhabitants of this Republic, and the subjects of the Elector Palatine. We hear, that as soon as the States of Holland had taken their resolutions concerning the misunderstanding between them and the Elector Palatine, they sent an express to Berlin, to inform the King of Prussia of the whole circumstances of that affair, and to intreat his Majesty's advice and mediation; which we are informed he readily consented to; and as we have received advice that the Elector of Cologne has likewise offered to become a mediator in this affair, there is reason to hope that the differences between this Republic and the Elector Palatine, will soon be amicably adjusted."
A fine dock, upon an entire new plan, is now almost finished at Portsmouth, where two first rate men of war, with all their guns and rigging, can sail into and out again, at low water mark. It was viewed on Monday by the Generals Conway and Lloyd, Admiral Knowles, and
many other persons of distinction, who highly approved thereof.
Yesterday being the first day of term, the two Kennedys were brought before Lord Mansfield, in order to take their trial for murder a second time, on the appeal of the widow Bigby; but it appeared that the plaintiff had pleaded Oyer on the appeal, but not on the bill, which must be done before the court can bring them to trial. This omission made it necessary for the prisoners to be sent back to the King's Bench till the necessary forms are gone through, so that the hearing is put off sine die.
The settled estates of Baisdon in Berkshire, late Lord Viscount Fane's, were sold yesterday by Mr. Burnall, to Francis Skyes, Esq; for 47,000l. including the grotto house; and the unsettled estate was sold to the same Gentleman by Mr. Burnall, for 12,200l.
June 19. The young Princess was baptized by the name of Elizabeth. The sponsors were, the Queen of Denmark, represented by Lady Holderness, the Princess of Hesse by Lady Effingham, and the Prince of Sweden by the Lord Chamberlain. Her Majesty's state bed was very grand.
It is confidently asserted, that the Earl of Chatham will be appointed Premier in a few days; and the Duke of Northumberland will go to Ireland, in the room of Lord Townshend.
This day a council is to be held at the Cockpit, Whitehall, on the subject, it is said, of some important intelligence lately received from America.
The last letters from Brussels mention the Princess Dowager of Wales's arrival there, in perfect health, where her Royal Highness intended staying a few days, and proposed going to Zell and Hanover before she visited Saxagotha.
An evening paper of last night says, "That the Ministry in consequence of several councils that have been held within these few days, have at length determined to give up port Egmont to the court of Spain. They affect to declare it is not a place worth contending for, being so remote from any of our other settlements, thus sacrificing not only the honour of the nation to an impetuous enemy, but tamely abandoning a port, the settlement of which has cost this kingdom near half a million; and which, if they had spiritedly retained, would have been a key to the South Sea, and, in case of a war, enabled us to annoy the Spaniards with the greatest facility."
It is expected by some persons of great penetration, that our Ministry will at last shew a true British spirit, by compelling our good friends the Dutch, to comply with their treaties, by paying the large arrears due for fishing on our coast, restoring to our East India company the spice islands, and likewise making satisfaction for the robberies committed by them on the subjects of Great-Britain, contrary to the treaties subsisting between us and that Republic. By a person who is very conversant in naval affairs, we are informed, that upon a good survey of our ships, there will not be found in our ports at home, twelve in complete and serviceable condition.
The same Gentleman declares, that, notwithstanding all the possible expedition made in the equipment of a fleet for service, we should not be able to put them to sea under two months at least. A very alarming circumstance at this critical period!
By letters from Lisbon we learn, that his Portuguese Majesty has ordered the duty on leaf tobacco from America, to be taken off; an exemption which occasions some speculation, as at the time that every possible obstruction is thrown in the way of the British commerce, the greatest encouragement is given to that of the retributory colonies.
The cause respecting part of the Pynsent estate will come on, we hear, for final determination, on Friday next.
There is a turtle brought home from St. Helena, the largest ever seen; it weighs nine hundred and three quarters, and is a very fat one.
The mantle which the young Princess wore on Sunday night at her christening, was white satin lined with pink, edged with ermine, and adorned with precious stones; the principal of which is said to be worth 1000l. the whole mantle is valued at 2800l.
It is said, that her Royal Highness the Princess Dowager of Wales, by her own desire, crossed the seas from Dover to Calais in a packet-boat; as chusing to go in the most private manner.
The Nobility, &c. of different nations have generously opened a subscription at Paris, for the relief of those persons whose circumstances and fortunes are more immediately injured by the late dreadful scene which happened after the fireworks in the Place du Roi, at Paris. We are told that her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland has contributed very largely to the above subscription.
By letters from Otranto, of the 17th instant, we learn, that the Turks having heard that some Russian vessels, under command of Count Alexis Orlow, were to arrive at Patras, and that many ships of the same nation had approached the coasts of Albania, had left Patras, and gone to Lepanto in Albania. These letters add, that the massacre at Patras lasted 20 hours, and that all the inhabitants were killed, except three men, and 160 women and children; notwithstanding this repulse, the Russians pushed the siege of Coron vigorously. Prince Dolgorucki has made himself master of Navarigo, and Count Theodore Orlow has taken his post at the same distance from that town, with a considerable body of men, whilst General Low marched to Corinth. The garrison of the castle of Modon will soon surrender, for they begin to want provision. The Russian fleet is computed to consist of 15 or 16 ships, which are in different parts of Morea, besides several ships that Admiral Spiridoff bought in his way, and fitted out with arms, &c.
Saturday was tried before Dr. Bettsworth, in Doctors-Commons, a cause between a Captain of a man of war and his wife, brought by the Captain for a divorce, which was granted, it being proved that she had had a child during his absence, which she had christened in her maiden name.
AN INSCRIPTION.
This monument is sacred to the memory of the Right Honourable WILLIAM BECKFORD, Esq; late Lord Mayor of London; who
Animated by the respectable zeal of a citizen,
Unawed by the tyrannical maxims of a court, and,
Above temptation of a bribe, stood forth
The determined champion of the liberty of
GREAT-BRITAIN:
No man knew so well
The constitution of this country;
No man respected it more; and
No man has at any time been more active to support it.
But it is not solely to the praise
of a patriot
that he is intitled:
An incorrupt and enlightened magistrate,
his fellow citizens had
Nothing to dread from his tribunal:
Commerce he understood in all
its branches; and,
He prosecuted it with a spirit, and to
an extent, of which there is rarely
an example:
If, in a public capacity he gain'd
the greatest respect,
He was no less amiable
in private life.
He was rich, but affected not
the trappings of greatness:
He followed the religion of his country,
but without ostentation; and,
his charity extended to all
ranks of men.
A tender husband, an affectionate
parent, and an excellent friend:
He discharged, with singular applause,
all the social duties.
His virtues did honour to
human nature:
And will illustrate
his name,
While patriotism and liberty shall
continue to be regarded.
June 23. Yesterday in consequence of precepts issued for that purpose, a Common Hall of the Livery of London was held at Guildhall. At one o'clock the Court of Aldermen, with the two Sheriffs, with the Recorder, Town Clerk, Common Serjeant, and other city officers, came upon the Husting, when the Recorder stepped forward, and addressed the Livery in words to the following purport:
Gentlemen of the Livery,
"It is the duty of my office to open the business of the day, by informing you, that you are summoned here to elect a Chief Magistrate in the room of the Right Hon. William Beckford, Esq; deceased, your late worthy Mayor, by whose death, your nearest and dearest connection is broke through. He was a man who represented you in three successive Parliaments, with the spirit and principles becoming an independent Gentleman; he had twice the honour of being elected your Chief Magistrate, and executed that high office with splendour and magnificence; he steadily pursued the interest of this city, and ever stood forth the warm advocate of your rights and liberties: Having an immense fortune, he had among his friends men of the highest rank, and of the greatest abilities. In a word, he was possessed of many great and shining qualities, with some failings; but he is dead, and I have forgot them."
Gentlemen of the Livery,
"You are now to chuse for the remainder of the year, a frella Magistrate; make your choice with due deliberation; let it be unanimous, as a house divided against itself cannot stand."
The Recorder having ended his speech, retired, when Mr. Bellas begged leave to read to the Livery, the resolution of the Court of Assistants of the company of Grocers, censuring and disclaiming the late remonstrance presented by the city; which having finished, he observed, that several of the members of that company, who were of a different opinion, were desirous of manifesting their disgust at the resolution of the court, but were prevented; this he hoped the Livery would not forget, as when they did, they certainly would forget themselves. Having concluded his speech, the Common Serjeant read the names of the several Aldermen, who had not passed the chair, and each were severally proclaimed for the choice, or disapprobation of the Livery. Sir Henry Bankes, who stood first on the list, had some few hands held up for him, accompanied with much groaning and hissing; but the Aldermen Trecothick and Crosby, who were the next read, had by far the most numerous appearance in their favour, together with incessant clapping and other marks of applause; the remainder of the list was read to the music of a continued groaning, without so much as one person holding up their hand in favour of it. The Common Serjeant having gone through it, according to the usual form, noticed to the Livery, that their choice had fallen on Barlow Trecothick and Bras Crosby, Esqrs; but a poll being demanded for Sir Henry Bankes, by ten Liverymen, who signed a paper, and sent it to the Common Serjeant for that purpose; the books were opened at two, and closed at six for that day, when the numbers stood as follows:
  Alderman Trecothick 493   Crosby 474   Bankes 127 

This is one of the few times in our memory that the Recorder made a speech to the universal satisfaction of his hearers; some few indeed hissed when he mentioned the late Lord Mayor, deceased, having some failings .
The late Lord Mayor was the son of Peter Beckford, Esq; of Jamaica, was born in that island, in the year 1705; coming over to England young, he entered as a commoner in Balliol college, Oxford, from whence he went to Leyden, and studied anatomy under the famous Albinus, and the practice of phylic under the great Boerhaave, which studies being finished, he went for two years to Paris, where he closely attended the Hotel des Invalides, and was allowed, by all who knew him, to have made a considerable progress, both in the sciences and in the several branches of medicine; but his father dying in 1730, he became possessed of so ample a fortune as rendered the ordinary practice of a physician unnecessary; however, he always gave his advice to such as applied to him, and never seemed happier than when doing good.
They write from St. John's, Newfoundland, that they have imported within the last eighteen months upwards of five thousand cattle and sheep from the continent of America, which thrive amazingly, and that government have an eye upon this place as a natural store-house for the royal navy in case of a future war.
Nothing has ever reflected more honour on the Livery of London, than their steady refusal to suffer Sir Henry Bankes to walk into the dignity of the Mayorality over the grave of their late beloved Lord-Mayor, for whom they rejected Sir Henry last year.
Mr. John Hatfield, who died last Monday, at his house in Glass-House-Yard, Aldersgate, aged 102, was a soldier in the reign of William and Mary, and the person who was tried and condemned by a Court Martial for falling asleep on his duty upon the terrass at Windsor. He absolutely denied the charge against him, and solemnly declared, that he heard St. Paul's clock strike thirteen, the truth of which was much doubted by the court because of the great distance; but while he was under sentence of death, affidavit was made by several persons, that the clock actually did strike thirteen instead of twelve, whereupon he received his Majesty's pardon. The above his friends caused to be engraved on his plate, to satisfy the world of the truth of a story which has been much doubted, though he had often confirmed it to many Gentlemen, and a few days before his death told it to several of his neighbours. He enjoyed his light and memory to the day of his death.
On the estate of the Earl of Pomfret in Yorkshire, it is confidently asserted, a new vein of lead has lately been discovered, fourteen yards wide, and the length not yet known, but it already yields his Lordship two hundred pounds sterling, clear of all expences, every day.
On Thursday afternoon the sittings in term began, when eleven causes were tried, among which was an action between a Gentleman and Miss J——, on a bond granted by the former to the latter for 3000 l. Several bonds had been granted and cancelled, but that in January, 1769, was the bone of contention. Lord Bolingbroke gave evidence to the reality of the deed, as he himself had been a subscribing witness thereto. The Judge observed, that if Miss J—— had been a common prostitute, he would instantly have set aside the bond as void and null, but as it was granted for value, and that she lived with the Gentleman at the time, giving her company to none other, the point of law was on her side, and the bond fell to be sustained; and to the jury, without going out of court, decided in her favour, with costs of suit, and other damages.
June 27. At the close of the poll yesterday at Guildhall at three o'clock, for the election of a Lord Mayor, the numbers were as follows:
For Mr. Alderman Trecothick 1406 Mr. Alderman Crosby 1266 Sir Henry Bankes 387
Yesterday a grand Council was held at the Cockpit, Whitehall, supposed to be on some important dispatches lately received from the court of Berlin. Earl Gower sat as Lord President.
Yesterday also, a full board was held at the Treasury, at which the Prime Minister, Lord North, presided.
The same day, an extraordinary Board of Trade was held at the Plantation-office, on colony affairs.
A Council is summoned to meet to-morrow at the Cockpit, in order, as we are informed, to settle an old dispute between the colony of Connecticut and the Mohegan Indians.
We have it from good authority, that the French are using their utmost endeavours to supplant the English in the most beneficial parts of the trade on the coast of Africa.
A report was circulated on Monday upon 'Change, that the French and Spaniards had joined the Turks against the Russians, which occasioned a very considerable fall of stocks; but we are authorized to assure the public, that there are no manner of grounds for any alarms of that nature.
Saturday, as soon as the review was over, a very well dressed man accosted a great personage as he was getting into his chaise, in the following manner: "Sir! we love and honour you and all your family! but if you do not dismiss a set of wicked Ministers, you will certainly lose the affections of your people." Upon which the populace gave three huzzas, and the carriage drove off—but no reply.
We are credibly informed, that the Ministry (being now sensible how very weak and insignificant their party in the city is) have given over all thoughts of setting up, or supporting any of their tools as a candidate to represent the city in Parliament; so that it is not doubted but Mr. Oliver will be elected without opposition.
Nothing is more pleasing to the independent part of the Livery, than to have it now in their power to prove their principles founded on the truly honourable basis of public freedom.
Mr. Beckford has left no legacies to Lord Chatham, nor any other friend, except a hundred pounds to each of his executors, five and ten pounds per annum to some of his servants, and two hundred pounds a year to an old mistress. His natural children are extremely numerous, and are said to be of more colours than one: He has provided for them all. His executors are Lord Bruce, Sir John Gibbons (which is very remarkable) and Mr. Hoare.
He has made the following disposition of his estate: He has bequeathed 5000 l. to each of his natural children, except the eldest son, who was married to a Lady
of fortune in Jamaica; and to him he left only 1000 l. unless his wife should die before the same of age; and in that case 5000 l. in common with the rest: But as the will was made some time ago, and she is now of age, that 4000 l. lapses.
The greatest part of his fortune, real and personal, except some other inconsiderable legacies, he has left to his legitimate son; and in case of his death, to his eldest natural son; and in default of heirs of his body, to his other natural sons in succession, according to seniority.
The Lady of the late Lord Mayor having a settlement on her marriage of 1000 l. a year, there is no provision made for her in the will of her husband.
We hear Dr. Akenhead attended the Lord Mayor during his illness, from whom, it is said, he caught the fever, which occasioned his death.
It is said that Mr. Alderman Wilkes has declared his intention not to leave this city till all the material business, now on the 'carpet', is completed.
Mrs. Macaulay, the celebrated historian, and sister to Sheriff Sawbridge, was on Monday in the gallery that looks over the Husting at Guildhall, along with another Lady. She was dressed in a pink sattin habit, made in the Spanish style, with close sleeves; and testified by her countenance every mark of approbation of the liberal and constitutional proceedings of the day.
It is remarked that there never was an instance of the choice of Mayor and Sheriffs happening to be made at one time till the present.
Mr. Oliver was saluted on the Husting on Monday with the general acclamations of the Livery.
This morning at nine o'clock will come on in the court of King's Bench, Westminster-hall, the hearing of the arguments upon the question, "Whether Mr. Almon shall have a new trial."
Advices from Scotland say, the distemper which lately raged among the horned cattle in that part of the kingdom, has totally ceased.
A letter from Newcastle says, on Thursday morning last the frost was remarkably intense there, although the summer solstice; the ice was the thickness of a half crown upon a Gentleman's hot-house.
It was said on Monday night, with the greatest confidence, and bets were laid upon it, that the leading men in the Boston committee would pay a visit to the British capitol in less than three months.
Several ships in the West-India trade, belonging to the late Lord Mayor, appear now in the river with their flags and pendants lowered, as a mark of mourning.
It is remarked by those who go on board the Russian man of war, now at Woolwich, that there is something extremely soft and agreeable in the Russian language; and even something like the sound of the ancient Greek, at least as moderns pronounce it. There is but one person on board the above ship that can speak any other tongue, though there are 300 sailors, and 200 soldiers. They are strong built men, but have a good deal of the Tartar countenance, broad faces, flattish noses, and little eyes, particularly the soldiers; they all wear boots, and are extremely complaisant to those who through curiosity come on board.
Sacred to the memory of the late Right Honourable WILLIAM BECKFORD, Esq; Lord Mayor of the city of London, &c. The mirror for Magistrates. The glory for patriots. The good citizen. The loyal subject. The faithful friend. The benign father. The loving husband. The poor man's hope. The christian hero. The terror of rogues. Exhibiting to all ages A garland of unfading virtues. He well understood The whole duty of man, The whole system of commerce, The due Execution of laws, The arts of empire, together with The true interest of a King, The antient and present state of England, The rights of the colonies, The use and abuse of Parliaments, And, though neglected by a thoughtless court, he was The consummate counsellor. Nor was he less eminent for his magnificent display of Old English hospitality: Supporting the dignity of his high office with a spirit beyond any of his predecessors; and after having finished The voyage of life, died England's darling; An illustrious pattern of princely and private imitation. Convinced of The uncertainty of life, Providence allowed him little more than A week's preparation, for The spiritual land of promise, The reward of the faithful, in The mansions of Heaven. And let him who in public so wantonly hinted at the failings of my deceased friend, be careful to cor- rect his own, and Redeem the time, That he and all his party may so live, that like him they may die The death of the righteous; Chiefly relying on the merits of The crucified Saviour. O, generous reader, if ever thou hearest the teeth of envy gnashing at his name, be not silent when exception bids thee speak; but bold in thy virtue, fail not to vindicate the memory of a man, who, when living, so nobly and so firmly asserted The indubitable rights of mankind, In opposition to the open or secret attacks of An ignorant, corrupt, and slavish Ministry.
To the worthy LIVERYMEN of the city of LONDON.
GENTLEMEN, At the repeated and pressing solicitation of many of my friends, Liverymen of the city of London, who were likewise much attached to, and acquainted with the late Lord Mayor, I venture to offer myself a candidate to represent you in Parliament, in the room of your late worthy Chief Magistrate, Mr. Beckford, whose loss every honest man in this kingdom must deplore.
The very high opinion I entertained of his character, and the great veneration I had for his able, steady, and animated conduct through the course of a long life, spent in public affairs, were sufficient to deter me from thinking myself worthy to supply his place in your service; but I have yielded to entreaties and reasons, which I could not resist, without an imputation on my public principles.
If you think, Gentlemen, that I can be made useful to the public, and to the cause of liberty, I am willing and desirous to serve you in any capacity: I can only promise you that, with the utmost exertion of my abilities, I will endeavour to tread in the steps of your late disinterested and unbiased Representative; and I shall think it the highest reward for my endeavours to die, as he has done, lamented and regretted in your service.
I am, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient, And faithful humble servant, THOMAS OLIVER.
WILLIAMSBURG, September 13.
The Betsey, Capt. Hatch, from London, and the Brunswick, Capt. Lartie, from Greenock, are arrived in James river.
E D W A R D (Son of JOHN and ELIZABETH) BOLLING, born at Cobb's, in Chesterfield, September 9, MDCCLXVI, happy in his Circumstances, happy in the Esteem of his Acquaintance, and in the more flattering Testimony of his own Conscience,
with as many Reasons to value Life as too many have to dread the loss of it, beheld the Approach of Death as that of a Stranger, whose Presence he neither sought nor avoided.
Pleasing Prospects, innocent Pursuits, endearing
Connexions, were, by him, relinquished with Magnanimity.
Just, generous, amiable, benevolent--- Sed quid nitar in ardua?
He expired at his Plantation, in Amherst, August 18, MDCCLXX.
An ODE, addressed by the AUTHOR, to his GUARDIAN ANGEL.
I. SWEET Angel of my natal Hour, Thou, to whose tutelary Pow'r My infant Days were giv'n! My bosom Friend! Companion dear! For ever kind, for ever near, While such the Will of Heav'n! II. By thee inspir'd, the live-long Day Roll'd lightly on in Peace and Play, Calm Slumbers crown'd the Night; By thee, and simple Nature drawn, E'er Reason spread her glimm'ring Dawn I sought, and found Delight.
III. 'Twas thou, whene'er I rang'd the Mead, That drew'st me from the pois'nous Weed, Of tempting purple Dye; That drew'st me from the fatal Brake Where coil'd in speckled Pride the Snake Allur'd my longing Eye.
IV. Ah, why so soon to Reason's Hand Didst thou resign th' imperial Wand, Why yield the ruling Rein? With thee are all my Comforts fled, And Woes on endless Woes succeed, A dire and gloomy Train!
V. Can Zephyr hush the surging Seas, Or whisper Silence in a Breeze, While Boreas sweeps the Flood? Can the soft Virgin's Voice restrain The midnight Howlings of the Plain, When Lyons roar for Food?
VI. So weak is Reason to controul, Or sooth the Tempests of the Soul, When torn by Passions wild; Tho' soft the Sound as Zephyr's Wing That whispers Tidings of the Spring, As Voice of Virgin, mild.
VII. Come then, resume thy guardian Pow'r; Sweet Angel of my natal Hour, To whom the Charge was giv'n! Once more receive me to thy Care, For ever kind, for ever near, If such the Will of Heav'n.
Erratum in the ODE to SLEEP, inserted in the last Paper. The Word Groan in the last Line of the fourth Stanza should have been printed with a Capital to distin- guish it as a Substantive, as the Sense is much weakened by taking it for a Verb.
A SINGLE MAN that understands the Latin tongue, and conversant with a county clerk's business, would be agreeable to be employed in the a- bove capacity. For further particulars inquire of the printer hereof.

WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 13, 1770. By direction of his EXCELLENCY the Governor.
ALL persons applying for commissions to be either principal or assistant inspectors of tobacco at any warehouse, are required to bring the court's recommendation, with a certificate from the county court clerk, setting forth how the vacancy happened, to supply which such commissions are applied for. PETER PELHAM.
At a Court of Directors, appointed by the Act of Assembly, for establishing an HOSPITAL for the Reception of Idiots, Lunatics, and Persons of insane Mind, held at the Capitol the 10th Day of July, 1770.
ORDERED, that PEYTON RANDOLPH, JOHN RANDOLPH, ROBERT CARTER NICHOLAS, JOHN BLAIR, jun. and THOMAS EVERARD, Esquires, be appointed a Committee to agree on a Plan for the HOSPITAL, and to advertise the building thereof; as also to receive Proposals for that Purpose of the several Undertakers, and to make report of their Proceedings to the next Court. JACOB BRUCE, C. C. D.
THE Committee appointed give Notice that they will meet at Mr. Anthony Hay's, in Williamsburg, on Monday the 15th of October, and that they will be then ready to agree for the Building the HOSPITAL. The Plan and Terms will be left with Mr. Jacob Bruce for the Inspection of Workmen, and they are desired to be prepared with their Proposals, that this Work may be entered upon as soon as possible.
HAVING reason to believe that a great number of people will be deterred from coming to Bermuda Hundred, to the sale of the two ships cargoes of SLAVES, advertised by us to be on the 20th instant (September) on account of Mess. Carter & Trents Negroes being advertised to be sold there, that have had the small pox: We therefore give this notice, that the above-mentioned two ships, with their slaves, are removed to Osborne's warehouse, on James river, about 9 miles above Bermuda Hundred, and 10 from Petersburg. At which place the sale will begin on the 20th instant, as formerly advertised, and continue until all are sold. JOHN LAWRENCE, WILLIAM CALL, & Co.
SUSSEX county, September 5, 1770. To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 10th of October,
THE following tracts of LAND, viz. eight hundred and eighty acres, on Assomuskeek swamp, on which is a tolerable good grist-mill, an overfeet's house, a Negro quarter, and all other convenient out houses, and apple and peach orchards. The land is in general good for grain, some of it suitable for tobacco, and most of it very kind for tobacco with manure. Also one other tract of upwards of 300 acres, adjoining the quarter of William Allen, Esq; on Nottoway river, where Mr. John Hoopes lives. The lands in this tract are equally good, or rather preferable in quality to the other tract, and has on it a plantation, with an orchard, and some other improvements. Also another tract in the said county, within three miles of the court-house, containing 990 acres, lies well, abounds with pine and oak timber, and has on it a small plantation, with some other improvements, and is kind grain land. There will also be sold at the same time ten or twelve valuable Virginia born SLAVES for ready money. The sale is to be at the first mentioned plantation, and credit will be given for half of the money arising by the sale of the lands until December 25, 1772, on giving bond, with approved security, to
JOHN MASON. N. B. Any person inclinable to purchase the above lands, may be shown them at any time by applying to the subscriber. G. M.
For SALE, FOUR hundred and thirty acres of very valuable grain land, lying in Prince George county, within 7 miles of Petersburg, on which is a dwelling-house 28 by 18, with all necessary out-houses, and not above 70 or 80 acres of the land cleared. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscriber, living near the premises. ELIZABETH YATES.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 12, 1770. THE subscriber begs leave to inform the Public that he is removed to the upper house on the main street, near the college, where he hopes to be favoured with the commands of his former customers, and they may rely on having them executed in the neatest and most fashionable manner, and with the utmost punctuality.
JOURNEYMEN TAILORS who understand their business, will meet with good encouragement, by applying to JONATHAN PROSSER.
TAKEN up in Fauquier, a bay mare, about thirteen hands high, with a star in her forehead, has some white under her belly, inclines to pace, is unbroke, and branded on the near shoulder S O. Posted, and appraised to 6l. 10s.
DAVID BARTON.
To be SOLD on Saturday the 29th of this instant, September, at the Long Ordinary, in Fredericksburg, SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, being the furniture now in the said house, some thereof very valuable. Credit till the 1st day of May, giving bond and security to B. JOHNSTON.
NORTHAMPTON, August 28, 1770. I INTEND to leave the colony soon. JOHN BALL.
STOLEN from the subscriber, on Friday the 24th of August last, a middle sized light grey mare, branded on the near buttock with three dots, only one of which appears, and that in a white spot; she paces well, has a remarkable small foot, and had a fore commonly called a sitfast, on her near side. Also a snaffle bridle, a neck band, and silver clasps, with the initials H. B. cut in each part. They are supposed to be stolen by one JOHN KING (or ROBINSON) who about that time disappeared; he is a short well made man, about 20 years of age, of a brown complexion, and wore his hair, which was brown, but may have cut it off, as he had a brown wig with him. He had on a white Virginia cotton coat and breeches, white waistcoat and stockings, and had cloth, of a brownish colour, with him, cut out for cloaths, but unmade. It is supposed he is gone towards North Carolina. Whoever will bring the said mare, and other things, to me, in Caroline county, shall receive FIVE POUNDS reward, or in proportion for part of them. HENRY BURK.
COMMITTED to James City county prison, on Tuesday the 11th instant, a middle sized Negro fellow, has lost the little finger of his right hand, says he formerly belonged to Mr. William Kennon, in Charles City county, and answers the description of a Negro advertised in Mess. Purdie & Dixon's Gazette, October 9, 1769, by Joseph Bondurant, of Cumberland county. The owner is desired to pay the reward offered for the said Negro, and charges, and to fetch him away. WILLIAM HARRISON, jun.
TAKEN up on Meherrin river, in Lunenburg county, a black mare, with a bob tail, about 4 feet 6 inches high, branded on the near buttock \mathbb{B} , and on the fore shoulder with the same. Posted, and appraised to 4l. JAMES BURNETT, jun.
To be SOLD, at BERMUDA HUNDRED, on Friday the 14th of September, One hundred and fifty-one healthy choice
S L A V E S. THESE Negroes have had the small-pox, but have been well for several weeks, and they are now removed two miles from the ship. We assure the public that we believe there is no danger in catching the infection from them, as we have had them all shaved, washed, and new cloaths put about them. We would not for any consideration be instrumental in spreading this infectious distemper in this colony, for two of us, and our families, have not had the small-pox: We therefore hope that those Gentlemen who want to purchase slaves will attend our sale. Merchants notes and orders will be received. CARTER & TRENTS.
Note, one Negro is now sick: Those that we are not certain have had the small-pox, are kept on board, and are to be inoculated. C. & T.
WE the subscribers, two of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, do certify, that the above mentioned slaves were examined, in our presence, one by one, by a Gentleman of the physical profession of this colony, who is well acquainted with the small-pox, as also by Capt. John Chilton, and we do assure the public that great part of them were inoculated, and had the small-pox at sea, and the others bear evident marks of having had it in Africa. Those that we had the least reason to think had not had the small-pox, were immediately sent on board the ship. Given under our hands this 31st of August, 1770. JOHN HYLTION, JOHN SCOTT.
FOR SALE, And to be entered upon immediately,
THE capital prize drawn in Colonel Byrd's lottery, consisting of a DOUBLE FORGE and GRISTMILL on James River, with two acres and a half of land adjoining, the use of the landing, the canal, which affords a never failing stream, with 10 feet on each side, and 2000 acres of land, the farthest part of which is not more than two miles from the forge. All the works were built in the year 1765, and are now in good repair. The mill has been well accustomed for these 60 years past, and is worth at least 200l. a year. The land is estimated to be as good as any high land on James River, and the situation of it and the works inferior to none in the colony. There not being above 150 acres of the land cleared, and most part of it well timbered, renders it still more valuable. If not sold privately between this and the 5th of November next, it will then be exposed to public sale, before the Raleigh tavern. The terms, which will be reasonable, any person may be acquainted with, in the mean time, by applying to me in Williamsburg, or directing a line for me, to be left at the post-office; and the land and works viewed, at any time, by applying to Mr. Thomas Bowen, who resides upon the premises. HENRY MORSE.
Williamsburg, Sept. 7, 1779. GEORGE LAFONG, French HAIR-DRESSER, TAKES this opportunity of acquainting all Ladies and Gentlemen that he intends carrying on the said business in the cheapest manner, & TOUT A LA MODE. Likewise purposed shaving and dressing, by the year or quarter, all those Gentlemen who may please to honour him with their commands.
On Wednesday the 21st of November next, will be SOLD at public auction, in LOTS, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Westmoreland county, containing 878 acres, by a late survey, lying on Machodick river, where the greatest quantity of the finest fish and oysters may be got with convenience; and for a Gentleman engaged in the West India trade, no place on Potomack can answer his purpose better. The navigation is sufficient for a vessel of any burthen to go up into one of the best harbours on Potomack river, the landings deep, and the neighbourhood produces considerable quantities of Indian corn and wheat; there are both apple and peach orchards on the land, with good springs, and convenient to church, court house, and several good mills; for the planter or farmer it is equally valuable, the land being sufficiently timbered, with several good plantation houses, and, through the whole, well adapted for tobacco, corn, and wheat, and at all times a ready and advantageous sale for each commodity.
Any person that inclines to buy before the day of sale; may know the terms by applying to me in Fredericksburg, or to Mr. John Augustine Washington in Westmoreland county, living near the land. SAMUEL WASHINGTON.
For SALE or CHARTER, To any of the islands, or northward, THE brigantine MOLLY and BETSEY, only one year old, well fitted and found for such a voyage, will carry 3600 bushels, now lying at the mouth of Agui, in Stafford county. For terms apply to the subscriber in said county, or William Mountjoy, on board. EDWARD MOUNTJOY.
SUFFOLK, August 20, 1770. THE partnership between Riddick and Cowper being expired, all persons that have any demands against the said partnership, are desired to bring them in, and they shall be discharged; and those that are indebted to the said partnership, are desired to settle their accounts, either by discharging them, or by giving bonds for their respective balances. RIDDICK and COWPER.
By order of Chesterfield county court, we the subscribers are empowered to set the building of a BRICK PRISON for the said county: We shall attend at the said court-house on Saturday the 15th of September, to agree with any person willing to undertake the same, when the plan will be shown. ARCHIBALD CARY, THOMAS WORSHAM.
BRUNSWICK, August 26, 1770. BEING informed about the first of this month that one WILLIAM HODGES, an idle dissolute fellow, had in his possession three horses, which it was suspected he did not honestly come by, and that one of them answered the description of the black horse which was advertised some time ago by Mr. Charles Pattison of Buckingham county; I thought it my duty to make enquiry into his way of life, and also how he came by the possession of those horses; but on my arriving at one Edward Freeman's, in this county, where Hodges was entertained, he immediately made his escape, which conduct appearing suspicious, I took into my possession the horses, one of which was claimed by Freeman, although by him alleged to have been formerly the property of Hodges. I also understood that Hodges had parted not long ago with a sorrel horse, which answered the description of the other horse advertised by Mr. Pattison. The above mentioned three horses are now in my possession, and are as follows, viz. a black horse about 4 feet 9 inches high, with a hanging mane, and switch tail, his hind feet white up to his hocks, and shoes on his fore feet; there also appears to have been shoes on his hind feet, branded on the near buttock X, appears to have been much worked, and to be about 7 or 8 years old. A bright bay mare about 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, hanging mane, and switch tail, her hind feet white up to the hocks, has some saddle spots, branded on the near shoulder W, which appears to be lately done, and about 6 or 7 years old. A sorrel horse about 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, hanging mane, and switch tail, a small star in his forehead, one of his hind feet is white up to his hock, and the other and one of his fore feet partly white, has a saddle spot, branded on the near buttock S, and appears to be about 5 or 6 years old. The proprietor or proprietors are desired to apply to the subscriber, who will deliver them on being satisfied of the right, and reimbursed the expence of advertising. JAMES BALFOUR.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, about 10 miles from Bolling's Point, a sorrel mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high, part of her mane hanging on the wrong side, the other part roached, has a star in her forehead, some saddle spots, shod before, branded on the near buttock \mathbb{B} , and appears to have been lately worked. Posted, and appraised to 3l. JOHN BOTT.
TAKEN up in Augusta county, a bay mare, about 8 years old, branded on the near shoulder M I, is remarkably spotted over with white spots, and is a trotter; also a grey mare, 5 years old, not branded, and is likewise a trotter. The bay mare is posted, and appraised to 2l. 10s. and the grey to 3l. ABRAHAM SMITH.

Just arrived from AFRICA, Two Hundred choice SLAVES, In the brig ASTON, JOHN CLIFTON, Commander: THE sale of which will begin at Bermuda Hundred, on Thursday the 20th of September, and continue until all are sold. Merchants notes will be received in payment. JOHN LAWRENCE, WILLIAM CALL, & Co.
TAKEN up in Frederick county, a bay horse, about 13 hands high, branded on the near shoulder \Xi , and on the near buttock OO in a piece, has a small star in his forehead, and part of his hind feet is white. Possed, and appraised to 51. JAMES MORDOCK.
On Monday the 24th of September, will be SOLD at Mr. Robert Cunnigham's, in Mecklenburg county, for ready money, bills of exchange, or merchants notes payable at the ensuing General October court,
SIX very likely Virginia born Negro fellows. And on Monday the first day of October next, will be sold, for ready money, at the house of Mr. George Jefferson, in Pittsylvania county, sixty head of cattle, twelve horses, and sundry household furniture, conveyed by deed of trust from said Jefferson to HENRY DELONEY.
THE above NEGROES would have been sold the 15th instant, as formerly advertised, had I not a fine crop of tobacco growing that would have been lost, and will now probably be saved by delaying the sale. Those that intend becoming purchasers may depend on the slaves and other effects being sold agreeable to the above advertisement. 3 G. JEFFERSON.
HIGHGATE-HOUSE, Gloucester, Aug. 27, 1770. I INTEND for Great-Britain immediately, and to return as soon as possible. All those to whom I am indebted will please to apply the next October court to James Cooke, Esq; at Williamsburg, or in the mean time to Mrs. Mary Delafre, at my house in Gloucester, who will take care the same be duly discharged. JONATHAN WATSON.
NORFOLK, September 1, 1770. AS I intend for Great-Britain soon, all persons who have any demands against me are desired to make them known, that they may receive payment. Those who are indebted to me, I expect, will be speedy in their payments. I have a very good WHARF, with convenient WAREHOUSES, which I would lease for a term of years; also several good DWELLING HOUSES in the borough, and two PLANTATIONS on Tanner's creek. And I have, for sale, a quantity of EUROPEAN and WEST-INDIA GOODS, sundry HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and ten very likely SLAVES, for ready money. WILLIAM ORANGE.
PRINCE WILLIAM county, August 27, 1770. A CERTAIN Bennett Hanlon Clements, with many others, of the province of Maryland, came to my plantation, and secretly and illegally took my Negro fellow from his work, and was about to convey him to Maryland. Indeed the said Clements informed me he had carried him there, and put him into the hands of the Sheriff. By this piece of artifice he compelled me to join with my father in a bond to him, dated the 9th of August, 1770, for 3660 lbs. of tobacco. I do not, nor ever did owe the said Clements one farthing, and do hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said bond, as I am determined not to pay any part of the same. MATTHEW SANDERS.
CHARLES CITY county, August 31, 1770. I INTEND for Great-Britain in a few weeks, and shall return to Virginia in a short time. ROBERT M'KITTRICK.
THE subscribers will attend at Westmoreland court house, on Saturday the 22nd of September, to fix the value of such tobacco as was damaged in Stratford warehouse by the storm in September last. All persons concerned in this business, are desired to give their attendance. RICHARD HENRY LEE, RICHARD LEE, WILLIAM BOOTH, THOMAS CHILTON.
THERE is now in the public prison, in Williamsburg, a Negro fellow named BOB, who says he belongs to John Ellis in Amelia, and was formerly the property of one Lindsay Jarvis in Gloucester county. His master is desired to fetch him away, and pay charges. WILLIAM KEEN.
TAKEN up in Prince Edward county, on Bush River, a mouse coloured black horse, about 4 feet 4 inches high, with a blaze in his face, has some white hairs all over him, paces and trots, half the off hind foot is white, branded on the near shoulder O, and is about 10 years old. Possed, and appraised to 41. 10s. JESSE H. WALTON.
TO BE SOLD, THE two valuable tracts of LAND lying on Pamunkey river, in King William county, drawn by Col. Bernard Moore, as prizes in his lottery, one contains 550 acres, and has on it a good dwelling house 70 feet long and 20 feet wide, with three rooms below and three above, in which Col. Moore formerly lived, and many good and convenient out-houses; the situation is high and pleasant, the land is very good for corn, tobacco and wheat, and the plantation in good order for cropping. The other tract contains 386 acres, and lies on the river below the above mentioned land, it abounds with such a quantity of white oak that it is thought 1000. worth of plank and staves may be got off it, the soil is very fertile, and produces fine corn and tobacco. Col. Moore will shew the land to any person inclined to purchase, and the terms may be known by applying to the subscribers, to whom the purchase money is to be paid. Mr. Garland Anderson, of Hanover, is empowered to sell the 100 acre lots in Caroline county, drawn by Col. Moore in his lottery. EDMUND PENDLETON, and PETER LYONS.
TAKEN up in Prince Edward county, a red and white cow and yearling, with a crop, two slits, and an under keel in the left ear, and an under keel in the right. They are possed, and appraised to 21. 5s. GEORGE WALTON.
S. L. A. V. E. S To be SOLD for ready money, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 17th of September, at Alexandria, being Fairfax court day, SEVENTEEN valuable SLAVES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; among the number are three valuable forgesmen, a lawyer, a collier, a blacksmith, a carpenter, a miller and a baker. There will be sold at the same time and place, a tract of LAND, lying on Pimmit's Run, near the Falls of Potomack, containing about 400 acres; settled with four tenements, two of which are well improved with buildings. There is a good deal of meadow ground on the run, it bending on the same for two miles, and is well watered and timbered. The above slaves and land are part of the estate of John Ballendine, and sold to satisfy a debt due to the subscriber. t.d.f. HECTOR ROSS.
FREDERICKSBURG, July 10, 1770. I HAVE just completed a MERCHANT-MILL within 200 yards of Fredericksburg, and convenient to a landing, where sea-vessels may quickly load, that do not draw more than ten feet water. I expect to be able to manufacture upwards of 20,000 bushels of wheat in a year, which is more than my present stock can afford to supply the mill with, without some assistance of my friends. I therefore propose to manufacture wheat for merchants or others, on the following moderate terms: I will grind, boult, and pack the flour, coarse and fine, for four pence sterling for every bushel of wheat delivered to me, and deliver all the bran; or for three pence sterling if the bran is left as my own, and I shall charge no more than one shilling and four pence sterling for each flour barrel and nailing, and one shilling and eight pence sterling for each bread barrel and nailing, and I will deliver it at the landing, or the mill, as the owner may choose. I cannot undertake to manufacture a less quantity than 100 bushels for any one person on the above terms; a less quantity I shall require the usual toll for; and if the merchants in my neighbourhood, or elsewhere, will encourage me largely, I will agree, not only to take my pay in wheat for manufacturing, if they choose it, at the market price, but for whatever flour or ship bread they may buy of me, I will agree to take one third part of the price in West India, or other goods, at the market price, and the other two thirds in cash, on three months credit.
I am ready to treat with any Gentleman who may be willing to make a trial of this trade, which I think would be to our mutual advantage, especially as the people of this country (now going largely on making wheat) will pay the merchants in that commodity. I would recommend to all dealers in wheat, to buy none but what is threshed or trod out on a plank floor, and to weigh it, and if it turns out 60lb. per bushel, the profit will be worth while, as well to the maker as the buyer, but if under that standard, the real loss will be equal to a penny a pound, for what it falls short of that weight in each bushel. I am willing to contract for a number of years for the purchase of wheat, and for the sale of flour and ship bread. ROGER DIXON.
THE executors of the late Colonel CHARLES CARTER having very great reason to believe that his Majesty's assent to the last act of assembly, empowering them to sell a part of the testator's lands, held in fee simple, for the discharge of his debts and legacies, will be very soon obtained, in order for their confirming such sales, they hereby give notice that the lands upon Broad Run and Kettle Run, formerly advertised, will be exposed to sale at Capt. Nevil's, in Fauquier county, on Monday the 1st of October. Note, the executors are compelled to demand ready money for the sales, or to make them upon a very short credit upon good security. THE EXECUTORS.
Just arrived from AFRICA, THE SHIP M A R T H A, JOHN BISBROWN, Commander, With about TWO HUNDRED choice healthy SLAVES. THE sale of which will begin at Bermuda Hundred, on Thursday the 20th instant (September) and continue until all are sold. Merchants notes will be received in payment. JOHN LAWRENCE, WILLIAM CALL, & Co.
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, situated in Nansemond county, 7 miles from Suffolk, and 27 from Norfolk; it contains 179 acres, one third of which is uncleared, and has on it a two story brick house, with all convenient out houses. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscribers. JAMES MURDOUGH, Nansemond, t. f. BRYAN CROSBIE, Portsmouth.
FREDERICK, July 2, 1770. THE subscriber thinks proper to inform the public, that he purposes beginning to inoculate the SMALL-POX on the 12th day of September next, and to continue the same until July following, at his house, six miles from Winchester: The situation healthful and agreeable. The terms for each patient TWO PISTOLES for inoculation, and 20s. a week for board. He flatters himself that his experience in Europe, and his repeated success in inoculating in this county, will render any account of his being regularly qualified, unnecessary. To these he chooses to appeal, rather than speak confidently of himself. Patients may depend upon every necessary accommodation; likewise the greatest care and tenderness; and need not be under any apprehension of confinement. JOHN M' DONALD.
PURSUANT to an Act of Assembly, on Monday the 8th day of October next, will be exposed for sale on the premises, 2740 acres of land, belonging to the estate of William Armistead, Esq; deceased, lying in the county of Middlesex, on the rivers Rappahannock and Pianketank; the land will be laid off in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Six months credit will be allowed for one half the purchase money, and twelve months for the remainder, on giving bond, with approved security, to RALPH WORMELEY, WILLIAM CHURCHILL, } Trustees. PHILIP L. GRYMES, N. B. The trustees may be treated with at any time before the day of sale, at their respective dwelling-house, in the county aforesaid.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 4, 1770. AS I am determined for the future to receive more money, or have less business in the way of my profession, I take this method, in order to prevent unnecessary applications of declaring, that I will not for the future undertake the management of any cause, unless my fee is first paid down, or a bond given for it payable, with interest, 12 months after the date of such bond: Nor will any letter to engage me in any cause, for the future, meet with the smallest attention, or answer, that does not inclose either the fee, or such bond for it; and that no person may be deceived, they will please to observe, that it is my determined resolution, to put every such bond in suit, which is not discharged within one month after it becomes payable. Every person who favours me with their business upon the above terms, will meet with my grateful acknowledgements, and may depend upon the exertion of my utmost abilities to serve them. With regard to those, who, at the time they pretended to be my friends, could coolly set still, and see me reduced to the necessity of selling my slaves to a very great disadvantage, and yet withhold the small sums due to me, which, if paid, would have removed that necessity, I leave it to their own hearts to determine, whether they deserve any further indulgence. Every person therefore indebted to me before the first day of January last, who does not before the first day of August next, either send the money due, or a bond for the same, payable with interest in 12 months, may depend upon being sued immediately after that time, in the General Court, if the sum due amounts to Ten Pounds, and in any county I can catch him, if under that sum. THOMSON MASON.
Indian creek, Northumberland county, May 30, 1770. RUN away from the subscriber three slaves, viz a dark Mulatto named MICHAEL, about 5 feet 7 inches high, is well set, about 25 years old, by trade a shoemaker; also a light Mulatto, about the same size, named LEWIE, one of his arms has been broke, which occasions a stiffness in it; he is a brother of Michael's, and are supposed to be together; also a Negro, about 40 years old, named WILL, by trade a carpenter, about 5 feet 6 inches high; he is supposed to be about York. Whoever will deliver them to me shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS reward for each, besides what the law allows. JOHN SMITH.