The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1770-05-31 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, SHOULD feel myself greatly wanting in the duty of a good citizen, did I not in the present critical situation of American affairs, give you every information which appears to me material to your welfare; and that the intelligence I give may receive from you the credit due to one truly anxious for the preservation of our rights as freemen, I think it necessary to inform you that I am in London, and make the concerns of America my constant care.
That no fixed plan respecting us is yet determined, either by our friends or foes, I am well assured; but I think it of the last importance, that you should be convinced their determination will be modelled by your conduct.
In weighing this important subject with that constant and serious attention it deserves, I am persuaded that we ought to bear in mind, as certain truths, three things; which may govern us both in our conjectures, and in our conduct. First, that the present Ministry are the declared and determined foes of American liberty; 2dly, that no Administration can be formed in which the prevailing influence will be fully and decidedly in favour of America, upon a principle of right; 3dly, that the Royal prerogative has been impressed with an unfavourable opinion of the colonies, which it is not in human wisdom to lay when it will be removed. The material conclusion to be drawn from this is, that no arguments will effectually prevail with this or with any other Administration, but those which come from the merchants and manufacturers of this kingdom. Such arguments carry with them a sort of necessity, to the prevalence of which only we can lately trust.
Here then, the aim of American opposition centers: To make the merchants and manufacturers of Great Britain feel our grievances as their own, in consequence of which, they will earnestly and steadily adopt such measures as will effectually obtain redress, not of a part only, but of all our grievances.
It may perhaps be thought that this is nothing new; for that, upon this principle, associations have been formed through all America. This is true, but my object is to convince you that this is our solid and sole hope of obtaining a redress of all our grievances. That therefore we should not be drawn from it, by the nugatory promises, or insidious arts of this Administration, nor by the hopes of finding in a change of Ministers, an American Administration; but persist in it immovably, till we obtain a repeal of all those acts, &c. from whence our grievances arise. These I have taken care to enumerate, in a pamphlet lately published here; but as that may not be in the hands of many with you, I shall recapitulate them. First, the acts of the 4th, 6th, and 7th Geo. III. chap. 15, 18, and 46, which give away our property without our consent; 2d, the 5th, 7th, and 8th Geo. III. chap. 15, 41, and 22, for establishing Vice-Admiralty courts, and a Board of Commissioners; 3d, the 7th Geo. III. chap. 59, for suspending the legislative power of New York; 4th, the arbitrary extension of the obsolete act of Hen. 8th, for trial of treason, &c. to the colonies, a measure which ought formally to be condemned by the legislature, as were the illegal proceedings against Lord Russell.
It is surely unnecessary at this time to point out the arbitrary tendency of every one of these acts; each of them is a distinct wound to the constitution, which must be healed before the constitution can regain its former health. The repeal of the last revenue act would therefore be totally inadequate to the redress we ought to require, which is a restitution of those constitutional rights which every act here mentioned, has invaded and subverted. Permit me to say, that, in your resolves and associations on this subject, you cannot be too explicit; especially in your letters to the merchants; for as they do not act in this matter from any principle of right or of regard, they will govern themselves by the letter of your directions, and that precise condition on which you limit their shipping goods.
The object of your associations is of the last importance; your observation of them should be proportionably strict and steady. By this only will you make the merchants feel the necessity of attending to your complaints, which feeling will, by degrees, be communicated to the legislature itself, and then only you may expect to be treated with decency and justice.
Let it be indelibly impressed upon your minds, and influence your actions, that America must work her own salvation, and put no trust in great men here for giving her relief from any other motive but necessity. Many of my countrymen know that I have very good means of information; all, I hope, believe that I would not deceive them; and I do most solemnly assure them, that I have the strongest reasons for believing their grievances never will be redressed, but the chains which have been prepared, will be fixed upon them, if they recede from or neglect the associations into which they have entered. Where there is one Chatham, there are fifty Graftons; where there is one Shelburne, there are Hillsboroughs without number.
MONITOR.
Mr. RIND,
I SEND you some remarks, lately published in London on a letter from the House of Representatives of the Massachusetts-Bay, to their Agent DENNYS DE BERDT, Esq; which remarks, containing many useful reflections on the unhappy disputes between Great-Britain and her colonies, may be both useful and agreeable to many of your customers. You will therefore please to publish them in such portions in your Gazette as may be most convenient.
AS no man, nor body of men, is endowed with perfect wisdom; it cannot be deemed an impeachment of the wisdom of Parliament, to point out the evils that may be experienced from any law it has made, presuming always, that as such a consequence was totally abhorrent from the intention of those who enacted it, so it
must be the strongest motive for its repeal. We are fully justified in this, by knowing that Parliament has frequently repealed its own acts, from such a sense of their imperfections; in which it certainly manifested its wisdom as much as its justice. For next to avoiding error, it is the greatest proof of wisdom to retract from it when unavoidably incurred.
No stronger proof can be produced of the impropriety of any law, than the universal discontent which its operation excites among those whom it affects. Neither can there exist a more persuasive reason in policy or in justice for its being repealed.
Let us apply this reasoning to the late laws concerning America.
Our wise forefathers drew a line between the supreme legislative power of the Mother-country and the constitutional rights of her colonies, as free born English subjects. That line, though it trench upon the full liberties of a free people, did not top the fundamental principles of British liberty. It limited and restrained the commerce of the colonies to the enrichment of the Mother-country. But the internal regulation of the state, and especially that great and all-securing privilege of disposing of their property, acquired within those commercial limitations, by their own consent only, was left untouched. Happy within this line, the colonies grew strong, and flourished in themselves, becoming at the same time the sources of opulence and strength to Britain. They were truly arrows in the quiver of the Mother country, with which she might meet her enemy in the gate without fear. Loyalty to the crown of Great-Britain, and the most cordial affection to the people, flowed from America to this country for near two centuries, in one golden and uninterrupted stream. History does not contain a single instance of general disaffection or disloyalty in the colonies, from their first settlement to the conclusion of the late war.
Such was the state of America: How shall we bear to see what is the state of that people?
In the year 1764, the Parliament of England first declared its determination to pass that line, and grant to his Majesty a revenue out of the property of his American subjects. This declaration was immediately drawn into execution by certain duties laid for the purpose of raising a revenue. And since that time, hardly a year has passed without some law or regulation for the colonies, grounded on that declaration.
This is the fact; but what has been the consequence of this measure? From one end of the continent to the other universal discontent. Their discontent vented itself at first in the most pathetic complaints; and from complaints they proceeded to the most alarming actions. I'm at length, one aggravating measure succeeding another, they are brought at this time to a state that threatens the fundamental principles of commercial connection between us; and the total loss of every benefit derived from it.
Such being the consequences of the whole system of American laws and regulations since the period I have mentioned, will any honest man say it is not bad? Will any wise man say it is not to be retracted? Can it be a small injury that has inflamed and irritated, almost to an appeal to heaven, a whole people, hitherto untainted with disloyalty, untroubled with commotions, and unalterable in their affection for their fellow-subjects of this country? Could any but the most violent causes produce such violent effects as have drawn from the throne here the charge of being little less than rebellion, and threaten the total destruction of our American commerce? Surely, it were as wise to suppose, that the gentlest breath of wind would work the calm surface of the ocean into raging billows; as that the rooted loyalty and attachment of America, can have been shaken thus, but by grievances real in themselves, and deeply felt.
The danger then that impends from the present universally discontented and inflamed state of America, arising from these causes, is great; but happily it may be avoided with ease. Remove the cause, and the effects will cease; abolish the whole system of American laws and regulations since 1764, restore them to the state in which the wisdom of our forefathers placed them, and to the good policy of which two centuries have given their most ample approbation. This is the method, and I will venture to say the only method, of re-establishing the peace of America and the commerce of Great-Britain. The Americans are content to be subordinate; but they never will submit to be enslaved. It is not a time for trying expedients, there is no alternative, dreadful as it may seem, but to exterminate her inhabitants or restore to them the violated rights of freemen. Let humanity, let justice, let wisdom determine, which measure shall be pursued.
Had there been indeed any necessity for innovating on the former constitution of the colonies, the innovation should have been modelled by wisdom and justice.
For, as Mr. Hume wisely observes on government in general, "to tamper in this affair, or to try projects merely upon the credit of supposed argument and philosophy, can never be the part of a wise Magistrate, who will bear a reverence to what carries the marks of age: And though he may attempt some improvements for the public good, yet will he adjust his innovations, as much as possible to the ancient fabric, and preserve entire the chief pillars and supports of the constitution."
What are the fruits of this American project, is but too manifest. Alarm, discontent, resolutions in vindication of their rights, associations to redress them by breaking off all commerce with the Mother-country, and an evident determination to appeal to heaven rather than submit to this new exerted authority. Are there any probable benefits held out to us by the advocates for this system, adequate to the risk we run, the loss we incur, and the miseries we are to occasion? Certainly there are not. They flatter our prejudices, raise our jealousies, and excite our indignation; but neither these passions nor these counsellors will ever teach us to remedy the evils, which they may prompt us to bring both upon America and upon ourselves.
II. In whatever light the people of America view the late system of government devised for them, it appears full fraught with danger and oppression. Their Governors and Judges being there during pleasure, are totally dependent for their places on the crown, and might become the instruments of any arbitrary measures, were they not restrained by depending on the representatives of the people for their salaries. It is one object of the revenue to be raised upon America, without their consent, to absolve them from this popular dependence by annexing stipends to their offices. The crown would then be in the uncontrolled possession both of the whole executive and judicial powers, and in effect of the legislative. For the people being deprived essentially of their share in the legislative, by being divested of the right of giving their own money through their representatives, would be absolutely at the mercy of the crown, without one controuling power or constitutional security. If this be not alarming to a people hitherto in possession of this security, and justly sensible of the benefits they derived from it; what can be so, or what farther deprivation of liberty can they possibly suffer, who submit to this? And can we with any sense of justice censure them for contending against it; especially if we find the very same reasons, as was most certainly the case, to have governed us in taking arms against the meditated tyranny of Charles the first? It was then that the people of this country obtained the security of having the Judges appointed during good behaviour, which they would resign with as much reluctance as the Americans do that which supplies its place, the right of voting their salaries.
It were much to be wished, that the recent instance of an American Governor, had not given too just a foundation for the apprehension expressed in this letter, that a dangerous credit might be given to the representations of Crown-Officers in America, and the nation here led into destructive mistakes by their misrepresentations.
[To be continued.]
LONDON, April 3.
ON Saturday last the following lines, wrote in large characters, were seen sticking up against the walls of St. James's palace, viz.
A PROPHECY.
"A cold winter; a mild spring; A bloody summer; a DEAD K---"
The above being taken notice of, it is said one thousand pounds reward will be given to find out the author.
We learn, that the expediency of sending a naval force to Jamaica has been debated in council; but what resolutions were taken, have not yet transpired.
Monday Denny's de Berdt, Esq; and Col. Isaac Barre, joint Agents for the colonies, received some interesting instructions from their American constituents, in order to be laid before the committee and board of trade and plantations.
One night last week the younger son of a renowned defaulting pay-master lost the sum of 2000l. in play at a noted gaming house at the west end of the town. This is the Gentleman that a few nights before won 900l. from a prodigal Nobleman recently married.
It is reported a great personage has desired a conference with Lord Camden, on an affair of importance, and a report is circulating, that this upright lawyer will be reinstalled in the possession of the seals.
Some capital resignations in the highest ministerial departments, are again talked of at the west end of the town.
Notwithstanding the utmost diligence has been used in the course of the present session for the dispatch of public business, it is said that the same cannot be finished before the latter end of next month.
The Marquis of Granby being last Thursday at St. James's, (as it was no more than a common levee-day) it is said, has given much offence to the opposition.
A policy of insurance is opened at Jonathan's upon the ears of that celebrated patriot the author of the Winter , but at a very high premium.
The sagacious Lord Mayor, whose penetration is equal to his other shining qualities, has discovered that the above author is hired by Lord N. to abuse his Majesty and his ministers.
Extract of a letter from Barcelona, March 16.
"We have had here a very great hurricane; it lasted several days, during which time many houses were thrown down, and several people killed and wounded; and in the country whole plantations have been destroyed, trees torn up by the roots, and the poor peasants houses totally demolished. Many ship-wrecks have happened on the coast, vast quantities of goods of all sorts have been cast on shore, which the peasants have seized and hid in caves. By the dead bodies driven in with the wind and tide, the shipping in our harbour likewise suffered very considerably."
Extract of a letter from Paris, March 19.
"Yesterday the court again sent an express to Holland, charged with bills of exchange to the value of 2,000,000 of livres, destined to fulfil the engagements contracted by the Sieur de Balue, the King's banker. These different remittances amount, it is believed, to about 8,000,000 livres."
April 5. In examining the state of the nation on Tuesday night, we are informed, the sum of one hundred seventy two thousand six hundred and five pounds appear to have been issued from the civil list revenues towards maintaining the household.
A cabinet council is appointed to be held on Friday next, when, it is thought, the time of proroguing the Parliament will be fixed.
The ministry now speak of a war as a matter that may probably arise from the junction of our fleet with that of Russia, in opposition to the French fleet succouring the Ottomans.
On Tuesday next, (the 9th inst.) it is said, both Houses of Parliament will adjourn for the Easter holidays; and meet again on Monday the 23d inst. The reason of meeting after the holidays is on account of the budget, which, it is said, consists of only a lottery; and the con-

consideration of some business relative to a forfeited estate in Scotland. It is expected, the Parliament will be prorogued about the 8th or 10th of May.
Yesterday morning some dispatches of importance arrived in town from his Excellency Colonel O'Hara, Governor of Senegambia. By these there is advice, that the French and Spanish trade on the coast daily improves, while that of Great Britain visibly declines.
Some very agreeable intelligence has been lately received from St. John's island, Newfoundland, giving an account of the great success in many branches of manufacture; that cattle of all kinds are in very great plenty, and in the most healthy condition, in that province.
In several places in St. James's park, and on the walls in the neighbourhood of the Parliament House, these words have been written in letters, near a foot long. Impeach the K—'s mother. Impeach the D—'s mother. Impeach her!
Extract of a letter from Plymouth, April 1.
"Last night orders arrived here for the men to work double tides in fitting out several men of war with all expedition. It is given out that these are intended for guard ships to relieve some others, but many people here are of opinion, that a war is nearer than some folks would have us imagine."
NEW-YORK, May 17.
The following letter from the general committee, in South Carolina, to the Sons of Liberty in New York, breathes such a pure spirit of freedom, that in this critical day it would be inexcusable not to make it public to the world. To the Sons of Liberty in the city and province of New-York.
GENTLEMEN,
An authentic account of a bill, ordered to be brought into the House of Commons, to repeal so much of an act of the 7th of his present Majesty, as imposes a duty on Paper, Glass and Painters Colours, imported into the British colonies in America, occasions this address to you. It is with the deepest grief we observe the oppressions of America, so little regarded, as that duties on a few articles, more ruinous in their precedent than fatal in their present operations, should become the serious objects of Parliamentary attention, while the grand evils which affect the life and soul of American happiness, are totally disregarded. When the resolutions were formed (surrounded with difficulties as we were) on the only plan we had left for the recovery of our ancient liberties, and which we are convinced will ultimately have their desired effect, if we have but virtue enough to resist the allurements of present gain, in favour of the inestimable blessings of our envied constitution: For want of a communication with each other, the colonies adopted plans various in extent of matter and limitations of time: this province, as it was among the last, so it has been the most comprehensive, and well considering that liberty in retail is but another term for slavery, they have included every object which tends to sap the foundation of their freedom. While the Board of Commissioners are permitted to roit with such an extent of unrelenting power; while our property is subject to be dragged from colony to colony, under the controul of an oppressive Admiralty, we are not free: And while these acts continue in force, we are chained down by our resolutions: Such is our present situation, in which we glory.
The day of trial is but approaching: Unanimity is absolutely necessary; and we are positive, nothing but an exertion of the purest virtue, in the prosecution of one generally adopted plan, can possibly revive our expiring constitution. Should any of our sister colonies take an advantage of the repeal of these trifling duties, we think it had been infinitely better to have submitted quietly to the Yoke, than to have discovered the deepest knowledge of our constitution, and a most ardent desire of preserving it: Yet, when a variety of circumstances combine to ensure our success, we think it would be highly dishonourable to sink into a slavish inactivity, when a spirited and steady conduct can alone crown our hopes. The people of this province have bound themselves in the general cause of American liberty, by extending their resolutions, until the whole of their complaints are removed. It would be a capital crime in us to suspect the public virtue of our countrymen; nor can we even suppose, in the most distant manner, this province will fall a sacrifice to the purity of her intentions. The security of our inherent injured rights, was the foundation of our agreements; until that security is amply obtained, nothing can be said to be done. The principal arguments, in the House of Commons, were founded on the division of the colonies; the impracticability of manufacturing; and the impossibility of continuing firm in our non-importation. Let us convince them of our unanimity, and the falsity of those dishonourable reports, which declare any breach of consequence in our sacred engagements, and we may be certain of success. That individuals will be found in every colony, who, dead to all the warm emotions of the heart, even when liberty is at stake, will sacrifice the only blessings which make life comfortable, to the dirty consideration of present emolument, is nothing extraordinary. Worthless men are the produce of every climate: They serve only as a foil to set off the cause: And unless we become traitors to our own liberties, we have little to fear. Our countrymen in Great Britain are equally engaged in the defence of the constitution. Surrounded on all sides with the minions of government, the best men in the nation have pledged themselves for its defence. These patriots are equally the objects of our admiration and imitation: And as our blood and our rights flow equally from the same source, we should scandalize the rough unremitting virtue of our ancestors, did we not follow their example. Let us suppose the worst that can befall us, that the iron hand of power will at last prevail, and trample upon every right of American liberty; yet we think it an indispensable duty, which we owe to our country and descendants, inflexibly to persevere to the last, and let posterity record, force obtained a triumph over public virtue; and though we fell, we fell with a dignity and spirit becoming the Sons of Great Britain.
We are your most affectionate countrymen. Signed, by order of the General Committee. Charles Town, South Carolina, April 25th, 1770. — N —, Chairman.
Saturday last the ship Albany, Capt. Richards, and the snow Hopewell, Capt. Smith, arrived here in 8 weeks from London, and Sunday arrived the snow Jersey, Capt. Hursthouse, in 7 weeks from Bristol, in a short passage, and Capt. Russel, from Newry. And we can with pleasure inform our brethren in the neighbouring colonies, that we hear all the vessels from England are returned in ballast, and have not a single article of goods on board, contrary to the non-importation agreement; and indeed very little of any kind, their cargoes consisting of a few grindstones, sail duck and wool cards. The rest of our London ships intended to wait the result of Parliament, and had sanguine expectations that the tea act would be repealed before the close of the Session.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 1.
On Monday evening Sir WILLIAM DRAPER, and Capt. Collins and his Lady, arrived here from North Carolina.
On Tuesday the 22d instant, departed this life, Mrs. NEWTON, spouse to Mr. ANDREW NEWTON, merchant in Accomack county, daughter to Mr. Thomas Goldie, of Mains, deceased, keeper of, and writer to his Majesty's signet, in Edinburgh. She was an affectionate wife, and tender mother, and met death with fortitude, though perfectly resigned to the will of Heaven, and is much regretted by all her acquaintances.
Last Friday was executed at the gallows, near this city, John Hamilton, from Frederick, for murder.
ARRIVALS in Potowmack.
Montgomerie, from London, and Wood, from Glasgow. The Virginian, Capt. Buddicome, from Liverpool, in 5 weeks and 3 days passage; and the Swift, Capt. Sanford, from Jamaica.
At a general Meeting of the ASSOCIATORS, in Williamsburg, on Friday the 1st Day of June, 1770.
Resolved, THAT a friendly Invitation be given to all Gentlemen Merchants, Traders, and others, to meet the ASSOCIATORS, in Williamsburg, on Friday the 15th Instant, in order to consult and advise touching an ASSOCIATION, and to accede thereto in such Manner as may best answer the Purposes of the fame.
R. STARK, Clerk.
WHEREAS I have undertaken the agency of the estate of Benjamin Grymes, made over in trust to the late Hon. Presley Thornton, Esq; and Mr. William Fitzhugh, of Somerset, for the benefit of the creditors, and by articles entered into with the Hon. John Tayloe and Francis Thornton, Esquires, executors of Col. Thornton, and Mr. William Fitzhugh, of Somerset, surviving trustees of the said Grymes, I do hereby give this public notice, that I am entered on the duty of that business, and shall attend the public courts in Williamsburg, in April, June, October, and December, and shall be ready at all times to execute any orders I may receive for pig or bar iron; having the supply of two forges with pigs, I can always execute orders for either sort with punctuality.
And as the above Gentlemen have undertaken to support me in my contracts, the utmost punctuality may be depended on, which I shall expect in return, as the estate cannot admit of giving any indulgence.
ANTHONY THORNTON, jun.
WE do hereby certify, that we have entered into articles with Mr. Anthony Thornton, jun. to be agent of the estate of Mr. Benjamin Grymes, made over in trust for the benefit of his creditors, and that we have undertaken to make good all his contracts for that estate.
JOHN TAYLOE, F. THORNTON, WILLIAM FITZHUGH.
Mr. RIND, MAY 31, 1770.
IN your paper of May the 17th, appears a paper signed Susanna Langborn, the design of which, under colour of advertising a chariot for sale, is to abuse me, who am the acting executor referred to. My ill state of health, and a flattering hope that my reputation is too well established to be taken away by any suggestions of that unhappy woman, would have induced me not to take notice of her publication, but that many of your readers here and beyond sea, unacquainted with her and me, might have received from thence impressions to the disadvantage of me and my family; to remove such, I must desire you to publish in your next paper the inclosed deposition and certificates, and will only add that there was no ready money of the testator in his house when he died, at least that ever came to my possession or knowledge; that his money in England, amounting to 1718 l. 18 s. 7 d. sterling, came to the hands of Mr. John Smith (Mrs. Langborn's brother, and one of the executors) who having since conveyed to Mr. Cowne and myself sundry lands and slaves for securing the repayment, we have sold part thereof, to the amount of 2076 l. currency; payable in April next, to which time Mr. Smith agreed to pay interest from the day he received the money.
That a partnership commenced between the testator and me in the year 1764, when he put into the stock between 4 and 500 l. sterling, and I advanced between 3 and 900 l. sterling, notwithstanding which we were to share the profits equally; his stock, and moiety of the profits will be mostly due to his estate, when the debts are collected, till which the Accounts cannot be finally adjusted, but no inconvenience to the estate arises from thence, as I agreed with my co-executors to pay interest for whatever should appear to be due on that account. Submitting my reputation to the judgment of your candid readers,
I am, SIR, Your humble servant, PHILIP WHITEHEAD CLAIBORNE.
SAMUEL TOMPKINS being sworn, deposeth and saith, that Captain Langborn dying in the month of March, 1766, Mr. Claiborne some time in that summer engaged the deponent to undertake the management of the estate as an overseer, which he entered upon about the usual time the fall following (one of the plantations being that where Captain Langborn died, and where the widow and children have ever since lived) and hath ever since continued therein. That he was directed by Mr. Cowne to follow the orders of Mr. Claiborne, and to apply to him for instructions and necessaries, which he has always done, and Mr. Claiborne in giving orders, supplying necessaries, and every other thing relating to the said estate, appears to the deponent to have acted with none other view than the interest of the family, which he always appeared to have much at heart. That he annually delivered an account of all the crops to Mr. Claiborne, who truly entered the same, with the disposition thereof, in a book, which he has now, and often before, seen. That
so much corn and wheat as was thought necessary, was laid in for the use of the whole family and estate, as well Mrs. Langborn's house servants and chariot horses, as the other slaves and stock, and the residue was disposed of, as entered in Mr. Claiborne's books. That there were plenty of stock of all kinds, out of which Mrs. Langborn had her provisions, as she ordered, without restraint. That Mrs. Langborn appeared to be pleased with Mr. Claiborne's conduct, and to be in great friendship with him, until some time in the year 1768, when, as she told the deponent, Mr. Claiborne had informed her, he had been advised she has found fault with his actions in general, relative to the estate. That the children have always appeared well clothed, and he has often been told by Mr. Claiborne, if they wanted any thing, to desire Mrs. Langborn to make a memorandum of it, and they should be furnished, and he also desired her to make an invoice of necessaries for them, to be sent or from England. That since the difference, as well as before, Mr. Claiborne has ordered him to avoid, as much as he could, giving Mrs. Langborn uneasiness, and to oblige her, as far as he could, consistent with justice to the estate; so to hinder her killing any stock for her provisions, as formerly, but to keep an account of what she killed, that were not in her jointure, that, if she should be adjudged not intitled to dower, she might account for them, and the deponent was also directed to deliver her a due share, for her jointure slaves, of the crops of corn, which she refused, saying she was intitled to all, or at least to a third, besides her jointure, and if she could not have that, she would have none. That the slaves were usually well clothed, and provided with necessaries, and he heard little complaint about that, until the last winter. That early in the fall, before Mr. Claiborne directed the deponent to come to his store for the cotton, for the Negroes cloaths, before the best should be taken away, but laid his brown linen and rolls were not so good as he chose the Negroes should have, and therefore he gave an order for those linens to be got from Mr. Burnley's store, which the deponent got accordingly, and carried to Mrs. Langborn's, in good time to be made up, but she declared she would not concern herself in that or any thing else, while Mr. Claiborne had any thing to do with the estate; of which the deponent informed Mr. Claiborne, who directed him to, endeavour to get it made up as soon as he could, and that and the cotton received from Mr. Claiborne's store (which was very good) were at length made up, but on account of the disputes, it was not done, so soon as it should have been, and some of the slaves suffered, but none died for want of cloathing, as the only one who died since the winter began, was a man, who did not appear to suffer for want of cloaths. That of the eleven slaves who have died in the said estate, only two were grown, the said man and another; four others were children under a month old, and the rest from two to seven years old, and none of them for want of care or necessaries, as far as he believes. That the household goods were all (as far as he knows or believes) left in the house, and have been used by Mrs. Langborn ever since. That the house is much out of repair, and he has often heard Mr. Claiborne express his desire to have it repaired, according to Mr. Langborn's will, but Mrs. Langborn has opposed the same, declaring she would not live in it, if it was repaired, nor should her son, when of age, if she could prevent it, and when Mr. Claiborne ordered the deponent to employ a bricklayer to mend one of the chimnies, she declared she would not have victuals dressed for such workman, if he came. Williamsburg, May 27, 1770. Sworn to before me, PEYTON RANDOLPH.
To Mr. PHILIP WHITEHEAD CLAIBORNE, SIR,
I WAS as much surprized at seeing sister Langborn's preposterous advertisement, as you could be, nor did I think her indirect resentment (which I have always condemned) would have prompted her to behave so ridiculously and maliciously, especially as I have always told her to call on the executors in a legal way, if she thought ye abused our trust, or abridged her of her right, either in part or the whole of her demand in Capt. Langborn's estate; and to fully satisfy her that I have been sincere in whatever I have said to her about it, did, last month, set down, and before her face, write in her name for her to Mr. Mason, to bring a proper suit in the General Court against us all who are executors, not only to ascertain her right in the real estate, but to compel us to a settlement of the whole payments and receipts, and determine finally; that then, whatever was her right, besides her jointure, it might be assigned her, and thereby end our disputes, which otherwise will subsist, I fear, during her life; for I am very sorry she will not think we are doing her justice, though I have often assured her that I do not know the hath cause to blame you in any part of the transactions, but the delay of the close of the partnership between you and Capt. Langborn; and am glad you took up the 500 l. bond, which was the chief handle she was right in. As to the many particulars you enumerate in your letter, I think them, or any such, needless for the public eye, and need only say that the accounts you sent me home, to last spring, 1769, had all their proper vouchers, and then you was considerably in advance for the estate, and had paid a great deal of money, I think above 1000 l. for her, and was always ready to afford the estate and children whatever was proper, and also deliver her what was her due, and this I shall always be ready to give under my hand, as I now do; for I have ever found you, in every letter to me, pressing the education and care of the children, and proposing every just method to pay off Captain Langborn's debts, though his widow won't allow he owed aught. It is needless for me to tell you how much I and all her relations blame her for her rash expressions, and imprudent conduct to you, who are at so much trouble to do the estate's business; and I shall at any time say, that you are a true friend to Capt. Langborn's children; and as far as I can discover, have done them justice; and this is the real opinion of your affectionate humble servant, WILLEIAM COWNE.
P. S. The chariot she gave her brother Smith express orders to buy in London.
IN justice to Mr. Philip W. Claiborne, I do hereby certify, that I was at his house the 23th of April last, a few days before he set out with his family to Williamsburg, when Mrs. E. Johnson (who lives partly with Mrs. Langborn, and is the person, I presume, who she says went with a just account and was not admitted) came with an account for laying two Negro women belonging to Capt. Langborn's estate, and two or three belonging to Mrs. Langborn; she also brought an account of Mrs. Langborn's against her husband's estate, for the hire of one of her Negroes, who assisted mending the mill dam; so far from Mrs. Johnson not being suffered to see Mr. Claiborne, that he (tho' indisposed, and insulted by a long

scandalous letter which she brought from Mrs. Langborn sent for her into his room, and paid her for the estate's Negroes, but refused to pay for Mrs. Langborn's, though sent Mrs. Langborn 36 l. 3 d. for the hire of her Negro. I do further certify, that I have often heard Mr. William Cowen, who is an executor with Mr. Claiborne, speak highly in favour of his conduct, and as often condemn Mrs. Langborn. I have also seen several of Mr. Claiborne's letters to Mr. Cowen, concerning the education of the children, particularly concerning Miss Molly's writing and cyphering, wherein he desired Mr. Cowen to consult with Mrs. Langborn on that head, and have something done, for that he was apprehensive that any plan that he (Mr. Claiborne) might recommend, would be by her thought a bad one. When Mr. Claiborne lay dangerously ill in 1768, I heard Mrs. Langborn acknowledge that he was her best friend, and that she should meet with an irreparable loss in him, if he did not recover, but since her right to both jointure and dower has been questioned, I have heard her express herself quite the reverse. Cashed under my hand, May 26, 1770. WILLIAM AYLETT.
KING WILLIAM county, May 26, 1770.
WE, the Inspectors at Pipingtree warehouse, do hereby certify that we believe all the tobacco made on Capt. Langborn's estate, since his decease, has been brought to our inspection. Mr. Claiborne gave us orders not to deliver any of the notes to Mrs. Langborn, without the executors orders, but as to his threatening to turn us out of our places, Mrs. Langborn is entirely mistaken; he never said or gave us the least reason to think he would attempt it. Given under our hands, the date aforesaid. ROBERT KING, Philip Mallory. Test. Vincent Terry.
I HAVE examined and compared with the vouchers, Mr. Philip Whitehead Claiborne's account of his administration of the estate of Mr. Langborn, and find the same to be fairly and justly stated, and that there is due to him on that account the sum of 634 l. 11 s. 3 d. and from Mrs. Langborn on her private account the sum of 104 l. 13 s. 1 d. mostly for cash lent, and paid for her.
I was one that advised Mr. Claiborne she was not intitled to her jointure and dower, and have been consulted by him often in matters relating to that estate and other trusts, in which he always appeared to me to act with fidelity and uncommon diligence; and in every action of his life that hath come to my knowledge, deserves the character of a man of honour and honesty. May 30, 1770. EDMUND PENDLETON.
BEING called upon by Mr. Philip W. Claiborne, to inform the public what I know concerning the disputes that have arisen between Mrs. Langborn and himself, and of his conduct as an executor to that Lady's deceased husband, I am to declare, that some time in October or November last, at the request of Mr. Claiborne, I went with him to see Mrs. Langborn, when he, in a calm and friendly manner, told her, that he waited on her to try if they could agree upon some amicable and speedy way of settling the dispute between her and her children, respecting the division of Capt. Langborn's estate; and to know from her what it was in his conduct or behaviour that had given her offence, assuring her, at the same time, that he came with a friendly intent, and desired that she would freely enumerate every particular wherein she thought he had been wrong: Upon which she mentioned most of the articles that she has charged him with in her late advertisement; to each of which he then gave such answer as convinced me, and I thought seemed, in a great measure, to satisfy the Lady of the rectitude of his conduct, and the uprightness of his intentions. I have been several times called upon as an arbitrator where Capt. Langborn's estate was concerned, and in many other instances have been witness to Mr. Claiborne's conduct as an executor, and, upon the whole, must do him the justice to say, that I verily believe he has executed that trust faithfully. GEORGE WEBB.
THE character of Mr. Philip Whitehead Claiborne having been lately impeached by Mrs. Langborn, and his conduct as an executor to her deceased husband, much abused and condemned; that Gentleman has demanded of me, as a near neighbour to Mrs. Langborn and the estate, to declare, in this public manner, what I knew relative to his management of the said estate. In justice therefore to Mr. Claiborne, I must say that I have often transacted business with him, as an executor, and in every instance he appeared to act with as strict a regard to the interest of the estate as if he had been the real proprietor. The manager, Samuel Tompkins, has lived on the estate several years, and has always appeared to me to be an honest, industrious, upright man. CARTER BRAXTON.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 30, 1770.
WHEREAS I gave unto Mr. William Macon, of New Kent county, about the latter end of November, 1767, a bond for SEVENTY POUNDS: This is therefore to forewarn all persons whatsoever, from accepting an assignment of the said bond, as I am determined not to pay the same. ROBERT BOND.
WESTMORELAND, May 10, 1770.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 26th of June, it being court day,
MY tract of land, containing 110 acres (more or less) a good dwelling house, and a store-house and other convenient houses; also another small tract of about 13 or 20 acres, within half a mile of the first mentioned tract, joining the court-house of the said county. Credit will be given the purchaser till April next, bond and good security being given to RICHARD NEALE.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to the public, that he now keeps ORDINARY in Hanover town. Those who are pleased to favour him with their custom, may depend on good entertainment for themselves, pasture for horses, and that no trouble shall be spared on his part to accommodate them so as to give satisfaction. WILLIAM CLARKE.
ALL persons indebted to me are desired to come and settle their accounts; and all persons that have any demands against me, are desired to bring in their accounts by the last day of July at furthest, as I intend to have all my affairs settled by that time. PAULING ANDERSON.
VIRGINIA, sc. At a General Court held at the Capitol, the 5th day of May, 1770.
The Hon. John Tayloe, Esq; plaintiff, against William Alexander, & Sons, merchants, in Edinburgh, and Andrew Grant, merchant, defendants.
THE defendants William Alexander, and Sons, being beyond sea, and not having entered their appearance, according to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiff, it is ordered, that the other defendant, who hath effects of the said Alexander, and Sons, in his hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the further order or decree of this court, concerning the same; but that he deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be of value sufficient to satisfy the demand of the plaintiff, unto the said plaintiff, upon his giving security to the clerk of this court, for the return of such effects, in such manner, and to such persons, as this court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is further ordered, that the said defendants, William Alexander, and Sons, do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the bill of the said plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be, within fifteen days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. Paul, in the county of Stafford, and posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BEN: WALLER.
May 31, 1770.
WHEREAS a mistake happened in my lottery on the 28th ult. by the clerks omitting in the course of the drawing to enter two numbers in the books for that purpose provided, by which means there remained at the conclusion two blanks in the box allotted for the prizes, and blanks and no number in the other box to answer them, I have consulted several Gentlemen of the law on this occasion, who have given it as their opinion, in writing (which I am ready and desirous to shew to every adventurer) that as the managers have it in their power from the files to ascertain exactly where the first mistake happened, from that place the said lottery should in justice be redrawn: I therefore give notice that on Thursday the 14th of next month the managers will meet at Dinwiddie court-house for that purpose. HERBERT HAYNES.
RUN away from the subscriber, at Petersburg, about a month ago, a Mulatto fellow named PETER, about 22 years of age, has a bushy head of black hair, a small cross on one of his cheeks, one of his fore teeth broke at one corner, leather breeches, and a dark coloured coat and waistcoat bound; he was taken up at Williamsburg, and put into the public gaol, and in bringing home got away between Capt. Howell Briggs and Freeman's bridge.
He has broke open a cellar at Petersburg, and stole near 50 l. value; he is a sensible fellow, and I imagine will try to get out of the country for fear of a trial. FIVE POUNDS reward, if taken out of the country, and 20 s. if taken in the colony. HALCOTT PRIDE.
RUN away from the subscriber, the first day of November last, (under pretence of suing for his freedom) a likely young fellow, named Bob, of a yellow complexion, slim made, near six feet high, has a remarkable down look, is a very good blacksmith, and, as supposed, is harboured by some white man of that trade. Whoever will bring the said fellow to my house in Dinwiddie county, near the court-house, shall receive a reward of FIVE POUNDS. JOHN HARDAWAY.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Chesterfield county, two Negro men; one of them named BEN, a low squat fellow, who seems to be between 40 & 50 years of age, with a grey beard; the other named HARRY, a tall slim black fellow; they both say they belong to William Smith, but can give no account where they came from, or how long they have been out. Neither of them can speak but very few words in English so as to be understood. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and fetch them away. JAMES BALL, Gaoler.
TAKEN up, in King William county, a brindled steer, marked with a crop, slit and underkeel in the right ear, and a slit and overkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to 1 l. 15 s. WILLIAM ALVEY.
TAKEN up, in Amherst county, a grey mare, branded on the near shoulder 1, and on the near buttock W; she is about 8 years old, 4 feet 7 or 8 inches high, has a hanging mane and switch tail. Posted, and appraised to 8 l. JAMES LONDON.
TAKEN up, in Amelia county, a black horse, about 4 feet 7 inches high, paces and trots, shod before, appears to have been worked, by the hair being rubbed off his sides, has some white hair on his back, as also a little mixed in his forehead, branded, as far as I can distinguish for the length of his hair, R, upon the near shoulder, and his mane hangs on both sides. Posted, and appraised to 10 l. SAMUEL SHERWIN.
TAKEN up, in Albemarle, near Woodson's ford, a small bay horse, about 4 feet 4 inches high, docked, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock 1, but very dull. Posted, and appraised to 5 l. ELIAS WILLS.
TAKEN up, in Caroline county, a grey mare about 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, and about 3 years old, neither docked nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 5 l. WILLIAM WYAT.
TAKEN up, in Cumberland county, on Muddy Creek, a small dark bay horse, about 4 feet 2 or 3 inches high, has no brand to be seen, has a hanging mane and switch tail, has some saddle spots on his back, a small star in his forehead, is shod before, and paces loose; he is about 5 or 6 years old. Posted, and appraised to 2 l. 10 s. EDWARD WALTON.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie county, on Nansemond creek, at John Ravenel's plantation, nine inep, all white, marked with a swallow fork in the right ear, and a nick under and over in the left. Posted, and appraised to 3 l. 3 s. JOHN OGLETREE.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie county, on George's Branch, a dark brown cow, with some white, marked with a swallow fork and a half moon over the right ear, and a half moon under the left. SAMUEL VAUGHAN.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie county, near the court house, a light grey horse, about 4 feet 4 inches high, about 10 years old, with a thick mane and switch tail, branded on the near buttock A. Posted, and appraised to 4 l. Also a bay horse, about 12 years old, and a long switch tail and short mane, branded on the near buttock X. Posted, and appraised to 2 l. 10 s. JOHN GIBBS.
FOR SALE, A VESSEL, now lying at the subscriber's yard, near Norfolk, about 100 tons burthen, double decked, and will soon be finished. Twelve months credit will be allowed for one half the purchase money, the other to be paid on demand. DAVID PORTER.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of ROBERT DALGLEISH, whose accounts remain open, are desired to come and have them settled in the first week of June next. I will attend at Gloucester court-house while the court sits, and the rest of the week at the plantation. Those who intend to pay in tobacco, and can have the notes ready by that time, are desired to bring them. JOHN DALGLEISH, Administrator.
To be SOLD at public vendue, at NORFOLK, on Saturday the 2d day of June, for ready money, or bills of exchange, for the benefit of the underwriters,
SUNDRY materials saved from the wreck of the ship Correll, Henry Ford, master, from Liverpool, lost near Cape Charles, consisting of ANCHORS, CABLES, SAILS, RIGGING, &c. JOSEPH CALVERT, V. M.
ELIZABETH CITY, sc. To all Sheriffs, Mayors, Constables, and Headboroughs, within this his Majesty's colony and dominion of Virginia.
WHEREAS James Wallace Bailey, under sheriff of the county of Elizabeth City, this day made oath before me, one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the said county, that Henry Allen, sen. late of the said county, was a prisoner in his custody in the gaol of the said county, charged in execution at the suit of John Brodie, for the sum of 29 l. 6 s. and a halfpenny, and that the said Henry Allen is escaped out of the gaol aforesaid, and going at large: Therefore, in his Majesty's name, I command you, and every of you in your respective counties, cities, towns and precincts, to seize and retake the said Henry Allen, and him to convey to the prison where debtors are usually kept, in the county where he shall be retaken, and him deliver to the keeper thereof, together with this warrant.
And I charge and command you the sheriff or keeper of the said gaol to receive into your gaol and custody the body of the said Henry Allen, and him there safely to keep, until he shall have made full satisfaction to the said John Brodie, for his debt aforesaid, or until he shall be discharged by due course of law pursuant to an act of Assembly in that case made and provided.
Given under my hand and seal, this 12th day of May, 1770. GABRIEL CAY.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Frederick, about the 11th of April, a servant man named WILLIAM JACKSON, about 27 years old, and has a scar on the left side of his lip, had on a fearnought short coat, a green everlasting waistcoat without sleeves, buckskin breeches and blue ribbed stockings. He stole 1 shirt, 3 handkerchiefs, a pair of stockings, a pair of silver sleeve buttons, a pinchbeck ring, two dressed sheepskins, &c. Whoever takes him up, and secures him so that I get him again, shall have FIVE POUNDS reward. WILLIAM JENKINS.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham county, on James river, last March, a bright bay mare, about 3 years old last spring, she is branded on the near shoulder A, not docked, and paces naturally. Posted and appraised to 2 l. 15 s. WILLIAM HUGHES.

WHEREAS the Rev. Mr. WILLIAM DAVIS has given up a schedule of his estate to Mr. Hardyman , and there is an absolute necessity I should be informed of every demand against me on his account, this is to give notice that I shall expect all persons concerned will make known their several claims accordingly, at or before the next court of Oyer, as I shall look upon myself to be accountable to no one hereafter, who disregards this advertisement.
WILLIAM BYRD.
DINWIDDIE, May 21, 1770.
THE subscriber hath for SALE , a quantity of German OSNABRUGS of different prices, which he will dispose of at a very low advance, for cash or good bills of exchange.
BOLLING STARK.
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ELIZABETH CITY County, May 18, 1770.
WHEREAS Dr. John Brodie , of Elizabeth City , on the 28th day of April, 1769 , obtained a judgment in the said county court against me for eighteen pounds four shillings, in part of which, I paid his order, the next day, to Mr. Roe Cowper for ten pounds ten shillings; and on the 4th day of September , I paid him two doubloons, which overpaid the judgment, and also paid his order for part of the costs, yet through bad principles, he has lately ordered an execution against me for the whole debt and cost, without giving me any credit, and ordered the sheriff not to discharge me without I paid him sixteen pounds three shillings more, and the balance of the costs, which I refused to do, and was committed to gaol: After staying there part of a day and night, I took the prison bounds, which I broke, knowing I had orders from under his hand, and other proof sufficient to shew how I had paid him, all but the balance of the cost. Now whether this was done through ill-nature or knavishness, in order to be doubly paid, I must refer to the readers; not but what I could have paid him again, but am afraid his circumstances will not be able to repay it to me.
HENRY ALLEN.
May 15, 1770.
THIS day made his escape out of the gaol of Frederick county, Virginia , by breaking his irons, and getting over the walls of the said gaol, one JOHN LAFEVRE , who was committed to the said gaol for robbing Joseph Mitchell on the highway. He is a person of a sandy complexion, dark brown hair, born in the Jerseys , is about six feet and an inch high; his cloathing is a fustout bear-skin coat, of a light colour, a claret coloured jacket and breeches, thread stockings, light coloured leggings, turned pumps, a coarse home made shirt, and a castor hat, bound round the edges with black worsted binding. He lately broke out of Carlisle gaol in Pennsylvania , where he was committed for horse-stealing, and where there is TEN POUNDS reward for the taking him up. Any person or persons that will apprehend and take up the said John Lafevre , so that he may be brought back to the said gaol of Frederick , or confine him so that he may be brought to justice, shall receive a reward of TEN POUNDS , paid by JOHN LYNE , Gaoler
RUN away from the subscriber about the middle of May 1769 , a young Virginia born Negro fellow named ESSEX ; he is a great rogue, and had a great variety of clothes with him, is about 21 years old, middle sized, very straight, talks fast, has large eyes, thick lips, and has several times had a swelling under his throat, which has frequently broke, the scars of which are plainly to be seen. He lurked about the falls of James river for several weeks, in company with two of Mr. Newman's Negroes; and I mistrust that he has, or will attempt, to get out of the colony, perhaps under the colour of being a freeman, as he is an arch sensible fellow. Whoever delivers him to me, in Buckingham county , shall have forty shillings reward; and if he has been carried out of the colony by any master of a vessel 15l. will be paid, on proper proof being made, so as the offender may be come at.
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ANTHONY WINSTON.
To be SOLD for ready money, at Augusta court-house, on the third Tuesday in June next, being court day,
ABOUT FIFTEEN CHOICE
SLAVES and Mulatto Servants to 31 years of age , which will be properly distinguished, and satisfaction given to the purchasers as to the title.
I have also for SALE , a tract of LAND , containing 400 acres, lying on the north side of Mattaponi river , in Caroline county , which has on it a plantation, several houses, other improvements, and some valuable low grounds.
Also a tract of 400 acres of land, lying about a mile from the said river, on the south side, with a plantation and houses thereon.
Also a tract of 800 acres, lying on Contrary Run , in Louisa county , on which are two plantations, with houses and orchards, in good order for cropping. Any person inclining to purchase any of the said lands, may be shewn the same, and know the terms by applying to the subscriber, living near Burk's Bridge , in Caroline county .
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JOHN SUTTON.
THE commissioners appointed to take the accounts of tobacco damaged in Crutchfields ware-house in the county of Hanover , will meet for that purpose on Friday the 15th day of June next .
At a court continued and held for the county of Fairfax, the 21st of November, 1769, Robert Wilson, complainant, against } In Chancery. William Gardiner, defendant.
THE complainant in his bill of complaint sets forth, that the defendant on the 21st of May , in the year 1765, was indebted to him in the sum of 87l. Virginia money, and for the payment thereof, on the same day, by a deed of bargain and sale, mortgaged unto the complainant in fee, 229 acres of land, situated in the county of Fairfax , by which deed of mortgage the defendant covenanted for himself, his heirs and assigns, with the complainant, that he the said defendant, his heirs, &c. would well and truly pay unto the complainant the just and full sum of 87l. Virginia money, on or before the first day of September , in the year 1766, with lawful interest thereon from the 20th day of August next ensuing the date thereof; and also that the complainant might, from time to time, after default should be made in performance of the proviso or condition, therein contained, enter into, have, hold, occupy, possess and enjoy the mortgaged premises. And the complainant, by his said bill of complaint, prayed that the defendant might, by a decree of this court, be decreed to pay and satisfy to the complainant the said sum of 87l. with the interest then due, and to grow due, by a short day to be appointed by the court, with costs; and in case of failure, to be foreclosed and barred of and from all equity of redemption or claim in the mortgaged premises, and that the same might be sold by a decree of this court, and the complainant be satisfied and paid the aforesaid sum of 87l. with interest and costs, as aforesaid. And the said defendant having failed to put in his answer to the said bill of complaint according to the rules and practice of this court, by standing out, in contempt of the process of the same, it is decreed and ordered by this court that the said defendant do pay unto the complainant the aforesaid sum of 87l. with interest and costs, as aforesaid, on or before the first day of March next ensuing; and in case of failure, that the mortgaged land and premises be sold by the Sheriff, at public sale, for ready money, on the second Monday in May next; and out of the money arising from the sale, to pay and satisfy the complainant's demand aforesaid; and that the sale thereof be advertised three times in the Virginia Gazette by the Sheriff.
P. WAGENER.
ALL persons who are desirous to become purchasers are to take notice, that the sale will be in the town of Alexandria , on the 3d Monday in June , being Fairfax court day.
WILLIAM ADAMS, Sheriff.
To be SOLD at West Point, by the trustees of Col. Thomas Moore, on Monday the 11th day of June,
ALL that Gentleman's ESTATE , consisting of twenty-six valuable SLAVES , eight of which are to be sold for the said Thomas Moore's life, as they are entailed, among which is a valuable carpenter and a shoemaker. Also a tract of LAND for the said Moore's life, on Mattaponi river , containing 1000 acres, including 200 and odd acres of marsh, which is firm and exceedingly good for stock; several horses, a large flock of cattle, sheep and hogs, a chariot and harness, two single chairs, plate, household and kitchen furniture, a nine hhd. flat, and a seine, with sundry other articles too tedious to mention. The sale is to be conducted by Mr. John Hawkins , who is authorized to take bonds and collect the money. Three hundred pounds ready money is to be raised at the day of sale, out of the slaves. Twelve months credit will be allowed for the residue of the estate, but if not paid when it becomes due, interest is to be paid from the day of sale.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Dinwiddie county , on the 17th instant ( May ) a short black Negro man, appears to be middle aged, he speaks tolerably well of an outlandish Negro, and appears very sensible, his name, he says, is JEMMY , but cannot be prevailed on to tell his master's name. The owner may, on proving his property, and paying charges, have him of LEWIS LANIER , Gaoler.
N. B. His cloathing when committed was an old oznabrugs shirt and trowsers, an old cotton waistcoat, old shoes, without stockings, and an old felt hat.
THE subscribers have lately erected at Norfolk a new ROPERY , for carrying on which business they have furnished themselves with workmen from some of the best rope-walks in England , and doubt not furnishing such Gentlemen as may apply to them, with CORDAGE , not inferior to any imported, and at as reasonable rates. Any orders will be exactly complied with, and cash given for good hemp.
A PERSON is wanted that can be well recommended for his honesty and sobriety, to undertake the management of a ship-chandler's shop, and the ropery.
THOMAS NEWTON, sen. SON, & Company.
Just arrived from AFRICA, THE snow INDUSTRY, MUNGO WRIGHT master, with a CARGO of two hundred choice healthy
ANGOLA SLAVES; the sale of which will begin at Bermuda Hundred on Friday the 1st of June , and continue till all are sold. BURNLEY & BRAIKENRIDGE
To be SOLD at public auction, pursuant to the testament of the Hon. Benjamin Tasker, of the province of Maryland, deceased, on Tuesday the 3d day of July next, if fair, if not next fair day,
ONE undivided fifth part of the estate called the Baltimore iron works , near Baltimore town, in the province of Maryland , consisting of a furnace, three forges, sundry tracts of land, many servants, slaves, horses, cattle, and other stock belonging thereto. This is part of an estate, which is held in common with Charles Carroll, Esq; and other Gentlemen of Maryland .
If the purchaser doth not pay the consideration for which the estate may be sold, at the time of executing conveyances for the same, it is expected that he will give bond, with approved security, payable in five equal proportions, the first payment to be made on the fourth day of July 1771 , and the other payments on the 4th day of July in the four next succeeding years, with the legal interest of Maryland from the date of said bond till paid. One of the trustees will attend at the furnace on the day of sale.
WHEREAS we the subscribers were appointed executors of the last will and testament of Col. John Buchanan , deceased, and are desirous that all his affairs should be settled and adjusted as soon as they conveniently could, we do hereby give notice to all persons whatever, both creditors and debtors, that have any claim or demand against the said estate to make it known by the August Botetourt court, and those that are indebted to make payment by that time, that we may then be judges whether there will be sufficient to pay all, or what part of the debts of the deceased.
ANDREW LEWIS, WILLIAM PRESTON, WILLIAM CAMPBELL.
I HEREBY give notice to all those who are indebted to the store lately kept at Major John Boswell's , in Hanover county , to settle their respective accounts with Mr. William Donald , who will give constant attendance for this purpose, at the above mentioned place, till the first of September next. As great indulgence has been granted to many of the customers, it may reasonably be expected they, in return, will immediately give bond for the balances now remaining due; that, being properly ascertained, they may be collected with less expense and trouble than if the accounts stood open. Those who refuse to comply with this reasonable request, may depend on their accounts being put into a lawyer's hands, without further delay or respect of persons.
JOHN JOHNSON.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland , King, Defender of the Faith. &c. To the Sheriff of Fairfax , Greeting. We command you, that you summon Abraham Hargis , late of the county of Fairfax , to appear before our Justices of our county court of Fairfax , at Alexandria , on the third Monday in this month, to answer a bill in Chancery, exhibited against him by John Glasford , of Glasgow , merchant; and this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. And have then there this writ. Witness Peter Wagener , clerk of our said court, this first day of March , in the tenth year of our reign, 1770.
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P. WAGENER.
RUN away from the subscriber at Hobbs Hole , on the 5th inst. ( March ) a Negro fellow named HARRY , about 5 feet 7 inches high, well made, aged about 27 years, of a yellowish black, pretty sensible; he generally wore a green waistcoat and breeches, with horn buttons on them. It is very probable he is harboured at or about Todd's Bridge in King and Queen county , as he was born and lived there several years. Any person that delivers the said slave to me at Hobbs Hole in Essex county , shall receive fifty shillings reward, besides what the law allows.
JOHN CORRIE.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned employing or carrying said slave out of the colony.
WESTOVER, March 26, 1770.
RUN away from Westover on Sunday last, a very likely Negro man of the middle size, named EDOM , by trade a bricklayer, and is about 25 years old. 'Tis supposed he will go into King William county . I will give FORTY SHILLINGS to whoever delivers him to me at Westover , or to Mr. David Pattison , at the falls of James river .
W. BYRD.