The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1771-05-02 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES, but influenced by NONE.
LONDON, February 21.
Extract of a letter from Paris, February 8.
As the Parliaments are going to make reclamations. That of Rennes, more obliged than the others to sympathize in the misfortunes it has occasioned to that of Paris, has already wrote to the King, but it is assured, that all these steps will be fruitless; that the annihilation of the Parliament is a thing resolved on, and that there are already near fifty persons pitched upon to compose the new court of justice, which the King intends to form here; those who are to fill the posts of presidents & mortier are already nominated. Our King is as obstinate as a certain person on your side of the water.
As there have been hitherto no laws in this kingdom, or at least such as we have, are so contradictory, that every one may avail himself of them on the most opposite pretensions, the Chancellor is digesting a new body of laws, framed as near as possible on the plan of the Prederician code."
When the Prince Masserano was last treated with about signing the convention, twenty hours only were allowed him to come to a determination. It is farther asserted, that the dispatches which notified this act to the Spanish court, prevented a meditated attack upon Gibraltar, which at that time, it seems was resolved on.
By private letters from Madrid to an eminent merchant in this city, it appears that the Spaniards are, at this moment, with all diligence and dispatch, carrying on hostile preparations both by sea and land. In consequence of which, a blow is very speedily to be given; and Gibraltar is said to be the intended victim.—The above-mentioned letters have been communicated to my Lord Sandwich.
By letters from Barcelona, dated the 26th ult. there is advice, that the Spaniards still continue their warlike preparations; that they are erecting under the direction of a French engineer, two large batteries, to command the entrance of the harbour; that they are daily augmenting their forces both by sea and land; and that they have a good fleet of ships in the Mediterranean ready for action.
A Gentleman just arrived from Spain informs us, that the Spaniards in general are very much dissatisfied with the convention; they exclaim loudly against the French court; first, for bringing them into a scrape, and afterwards for abandoning and betraying them when they had got into it. They consider the disavowal of their own act and deed, together with the promise of restitution, to be highly derogatory both of the regal and the national honour; and in short, look upon the terms of the convention to be the most humiliating that were ever imposed upon a great and powerful nation. Our correspondent adds, that on his arrival here, he found, with regard to the convention, the English were dissatisfied also, but not like-wise.
The following we are assured may be depended on: When the British Ministry first made remonstrances to the court of Spain for reparation of the insult at Falkland's island, the pecuniary demand they made was, the immediate payment of three hundred thousand pounds; at the second interview they dropped down to one hundred and fifty thousand pounds, and at the last, they signed the convention.
The Portugal trade, which some years since used to produce above a million a year in favour of England, does not now amount to above 100,000. per annum.
Letters from Port Mahon, dated Jan. 24, say, that a Danish fleet of six ships of the line and two frigates were preparing to sail from thence for Algiers, to demand restitution of the two Danish merchantmen which were taken by the Algerine xebecs in the Mediterranean, and carried into that place; and in case satisfaction is not immediately made, to bombard the town, for which purpose they are taking on board a number of shells, mortars, &c. &c.
The report relative to the King of Denmark, has been occasioned by an accident which happened to his Majesty: A very large dog which he was fond of, ran between his legs as he was standing near the fireplace in one of the Royal apartments, and occasioned his Majesty to fall with such force upon the hearth as stunned him in a very odd manner for some hours, and brought an ugly contusion on his forehead; however, it is to be hoped that none of those dreadful consequences at first apprehended, will follow.
Accounts from France say, that a letter signed Damiens had lately been dropped in the Royal apartments at Versailles, which had spread great consternation among the courtiers.
It is said that the Empress of Russia has ordered her Ambassador to signify to our court, that in case her arms should meet with success, she will cede to us the Island of Candia, for the convenience of our trade to the Levant.
We are assured, that the following law departments will take place before the breaking up of the present Parliament.
Sir Fletcher Norton, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, in the room of Lord Mansfield, who retires with a pension; yet holds his office as occasional Speaker of the House of Lords.
The Solicitor General to be made Attorney General, in the room of Mr. Thurlow, who is to be called up to the Common Pleas, in the place of Justice Gould, who retires.
Yesterday, in the Lower Assembly, on a second motion relative to the Nullum Tempus bill, the Ministry were again defeated. For the motion, 157; against it, 140.
Tuesday morning came on to be tried before a special jury, in the Court of Common Pleas, at Westminster-hall, a cause between an attorney, and a printer of a daily paper, on an action of damages, for publishing in his paper a letter on the said attorney; the damages were laid by the plaintiff at 5000l. and, after a hearing of six hours, the jury withdrew, and returned in a short time, giving a verdict for the plaintiff with one shilling damages.
Yesterday came on before Lord Mansfield and a special jury, at the King's Bench, Westminster, a trial wherein a young Lady was plaintiff, and a Gentleman defendant. The action was brought for the non-performance of a marriage contract; when a verdict was given for the plaintiff, with 1000l. damages.
We are well informed, that the Defaulters'son (commonly called the Young Cub) made upwards of 16,000l. by the late rise of the stocks.
The artificers in Plymouth dock-yard have received orders to work only single days.
A certain Dutchess, who is a principal promoter of the new Opera-house, declared lately, she would persist in support of Mrs. C. whatever was the consequence; "for, said she, I hate the thoughts of mixing with any body, merely because they have half a guinea in their pocket; and that such scum should sit on the same bench, and think themselves on a level with the first nobility." "I agree with you (says Lady A——) and am grieved to think, that we are one day or other to mix in Heaven with the dregs of the people." "God forbid (says the Dutchess) I should be ever in such company."
Feb. 23. Thursday afternoon a messenger arrived at the Secretary of State's office in Cleveland court, from Madrid, with a copy of the King of Spain's formal order for restoring Port Egmont; and an instrument of approbation of his Excellency Prince Masserano's late declaration. But the claim of right, which the King of Spain has set up to Falkland's Island, is to be the subject of a subsequent negotiation. And there is great reason to apprehend, that by private agreement, in order to obtain the above mentioned formal order for restitution, our Ministers have stipulated, or promised, not to send any officers, or ship, to re-possess Fort and Port Egmont.
People are not surprised now at the Spanish Ambassador's making such a stir about his master being called a fool in one of the daily papers; Great-Britain is very well convinced that he is quite the contrary.
Had I been commander of the Tamar sloop (said Capt. Boyle Walsingham in a late debate) I should not have submitted to the indelible disgrace of having my rudder taken from my ship, the strongest mark of dishonour his Majesty's flag could sustain, and the bitterest taunt under which a gallant man can live; and had Bucarelli came in person to offer this insult, I would have chopped his head from his shoulders.
Colonel Barre said, the bitter sarcasm of the Spaniards, who jeeringly took the rudder from his Majesty's ship of war, is but too truly and tragically descriptive of the present situation of this country.
Mr. Burke said, the arguments used by the Ministry put him in mind of the story of a girl who was brought to bed of a bastard child, the fact being fully proved beyond the possibility of a denial, and the disgrace plain and not to be avoided, all she could say for herself was, that the child was but a very little one. He said, the Minister's excuse was of the same kind. If Gibraltar or Jamaica had been taken, then indeed there would have been room for clamour; but to make all this rout about such a little place as Falkland's Island is not worth while.
Lord George Germaine said, if any thanks were due they should be given to the King of Spain, for having punished in so exemplary a manner, an act of piracy committed by one of his subjects on the English.
This morning the premium of insurance on ships of merchandise fell upwards of two per cent. at the several underwriters offices in the city, on account of the arrival of the above ratifications; which also occasioned the rising of the stocks in general yesterday.
We hear that orders were issued yesterday for calling in the press-warrants.
Twelve hundred thousand pounds is the neat sum expended upon the late preparations for war.
It has been publicly declared by a noble Lord, that we may be in peace for a few months longer under preparation for war, which, in his opinion, is unavoidable.
It is said that a friend to the Ministry intends making a motion in the Robinhood Society on Monday next, viz. Whether the practice of printing the speeches made in that society, is not a discouragement to the freedom of debate?
On the last division in the House, wherein the Ministry were conquered, Mr. R—— told Lord North, that he should take a review of his troops.
A petition from the Ministry of Scotland, praying to be exempted from paying the window-light tax is rejected.
The sinking fund, brought in the year 1770, to account at the exchequer, is 2,700,000l. just 650,000l. more than in the year 1764, when Mr. Grenville was at the head of the treasury.
The following 159 Gentlemen are the standing toasts in all public companies, who are friends to the happy constitution, and the liberties of the people:
  Benjamin Allen  B. Hotham    Charles Anderson  George Hunt    Sir Edward Astley  William Hussey    John Aubrey  Philip Jennings    George Aufrere  Lord Bathurst    William Baker  Anthony James Keck    Isaac Barre  Hon. Aug. Keppel    Charles Barrow  Hon. William Keppel    Nathaniel Bayley  Peter Leigh    Aubrey Beauclerk  Sir James Long    Peter Beckford  Earl of Ludlow    Lord Edward Bentinck  John Luther    Peregrine Bertie  Herbert Mackworth    Hugh Bethel  John Manners    Sir Robert Bernard  Joseph Martin    Hon. Edward Bouverie  Charles Marsham    Sir Piercy Brett  Joshua Mauger    Joseph Bullock  Sir Joseph Mawbey    John Burgoyne  Sir William Meredith    Edmund Burke  Sir John Molesworth    William Burke  Frederick Montague    George Byng  Sir Roger Mostyn    John Calcraft  George Mansgrave    John Carnac  Thomas Noel    Lord George Cavendish  John Norris    Lord Frederick Cavendish  Richard Oliver    Lord John Cavendish  Hugh Owen    Henry Cavendish  Francis Page    Nathaniel Chomley  Robert Palk    G. B. Clarke  Sir John Palmer    Sir Robert Clayton  John Parker    Lord Clive  Richard Pennant    George Clive  Sir James Pennycuick    Sir William Codrington  Charles Penruddock    Sir George Colebroke  Const. Phipps    Thomas Conolly  William Plummer    C. W. Cornwall  Edward Popham    Richard Hipsley Cox  Alexander Popham    Lord Mayor of London  George Powler    Henry Curwen  Thomas Pownal    Hon. John Damer  Robert Pratt    Hon. George Damer  Chace Price    John Damer  John Ratcliffe    Sir Charles Davers  Denys Rolle    Henry Dawkins  Sir John Rous    George Dempster  John Rushout    Earl of Donegal  Sir John St. Aubyn    Rt. Hon. W. Dowdeswell  Anthony St. Legar    William Drake, sen.  Samuel Salt    William Drake, jun.  Sir George Savile    Thomas Dummer  James Scawen    John Duntze  John Scudamore    John Dunning  Henry Seymour    Thomas Durrant  William Fayne Sharpe    Sir Matthew Featherstonehaugh  John Smith    Savile Finch  Frederick Standart    Thomas Fitzmaurice  Henry Strachey    Henry Fletcher  Humphrey Sturt    Thomas Foley, sen.  Lord George Sutton    Edward Foley  James Sutton    George Forrester  Robert H. Tayler    Sir Thomas Frankland  John Tempest    William Frankland  B. Thompson    Richard Fuller  Thomas Thornton    John Glynn  Hon. T. Townshend    William Graves  Rt. Hon. T. Townshend    Lord George Sackville  James Townsend    Germaine  Barlow Trecothick    Robert Gregory  Charles Turner    Henry Grenville  Earl Verney    James Grenville  Sir Francis Vincent    Booth Grey  Robert Boyle Walsingham    Sir John Griffin  John Walter    William C. Grove  Viscount Wenman    Sir William Guise  Thomas Whichot    Thomas Grosvenor  Richard Whitworth    Thomas Halsey  Sir H. Wilkins    Lord A. Hamilton  Thomas Willoughby    William G. Hamilton  Sir C. Wray    John Hanbury  Sir George Yonge  
A letter from Constantinople, January 3, says, "advices from Tripoli in Syria, dated Nov. 26, mention, that a large body of troops of Ali Bey's army, after taking Gaza, Jaffa, and Roma, had divided itself into two parties, designing to make themselves masters of Jerusalem and Damascus, under pretence that those places were formerly under the dominion of the sovereigns of Egypt."
A letter from Naples, dated January 22, says, "If we may credit some letters from the Levant Admiral Spiritow, having received advice that some Turkish carravalles, joined with other smaller ships of war had left the Dardanelles, in order to set fire to some Russian ships which were careening; the Admiral immediately set sail, and coming up with them, after an engagement,

he drove some on shore, sunk others, and dispersed the rest. The letter adds, that the Admiral afterwards landed on the island of Lemnos, the garrison of which surrendered themselves prisoners of war.
By private letters which were received on Monday night, France is involved in one universal scene of confusion. The inhabitants in all the inland provinces, destitute of every thing that can render life comfortable, or even tolerable, are rising into petty insurrections, which, it was feared, would very soon become general; and the inhabitants of Paris are clamorous about the loss of their remaining liberties. His Majesty comes as seldom as possible into Paris; never, indeed, but when it is absolutely necessary. He resides at Versailles, and fees but little company. On the 6th inst. a traitorous paper was found passed up in the square of Lewis XIV advising the people to a revolution.
The King and Queen, and the young Princes, were at the entertainment and ball given by the Duke of Gloucester, on Monday last. Their Majesties danced both country-dances and cotillions. A young Lady of fashion, of his own age, danced with the Prince of Wales. The King coming up and speaking to her, the young Prince very gallantly observed, Sir, this young Lady belongs to me; she has been engaged to dance with me for some time past, your Majesty must not think of robbing me of my partner. —Another time, in the same evening, the Prince taking Lord March by the hand, and leading him up from the other end of the room, pleasantly called out to the musicians, Come, Gentlemen, play us Lord March's Night-cap. There is a country-dance so called.
Does it prove our increase of commerce, or extravagance, that 30 years since there were not more than 30 commissioners of bankrupts, and now there are four times as many?
Yesterday the report from the committee of the Durham-yard embankment was received in the Lower Assembly, when a motion was made to bring in a bill for embanking that part of the river near Durham-yard; when it was carried in the affirmative, 75 against 19.
The stock brokers have entered into a subscription of 50l. each, to purchase or build a more commodious house than Jonathan's, for carrying on the business of the alley, in which there are to be distinct apartments, for buying and selling, and the reception of their principals. Upwards of 9000l. is already subscribed for that purpose, and placed in the hands of Sir George Colebrook.
A certain banker in the city, being guardian to a young Lady aged near 17, a few weeks since proposed a marriage to his ward with his only son. The Lady for some time favoured the son's addresses, but a smart attorney's clerk happening to see her at the play, soon carried off the prize, by a trip to Scotland; from whence they are just returned, to the great grief of the disappointed father and son; as the Lady, on attaining the age of 21, is actually entitled to a freehold estate of 700l. a year, besides a great deal of ready cash in the funds.
Thursday morning came on in the Common Pleas, before Lord Chief Justice De Grey, and a special jury, a cause between a Gentleman of the Council at Bengal, and a Captain of an Indiaman, for crim. con. with the plaintiff's wife. The damages were laid at 20,000l. The plaintiff sent his wife in the same ship with the Captain to England. The fact being clearly proved, the jury gave 500l. damages and full costs of suit.
A few days since a man carried a bundle to one Mr. Yates, who lives near Doctors Commons, and said he was desired to leave it there. After it had been there some time, something was observed to move in it; and on opening the same, a female child of about two months old was found therein.
The third reading of the Nullum Tempus bill comes in the Lower Assembly, we are informed, to-morrow.
It is believed, by the great interest that is making by the Ministry for the attendance of members to-morrow in a certain Assembly, when the Nullum Tempus bill will be read the third and last time, that they will outnumber the opposition, notwithstanding they have upon the two first readings obtained a majority against them.
Some people imagine that Lord Chatham's present indisposition is merely political, and that he will ere long lose his flannels in a place of great power. How soon this may happen we cannot take upon ourselves to determine; but that his coming into administration is a matter seriously talked of, even among the heads of opposition, is a fact we have before intimated on very good authority; and we have since come to the knowledge of some corroborating circumstances which justify the assertion.
The declaration, we hear, will undergo another discussion in the course of this week; Governor Pownal is to move it.
So far from the Court of Spain having readily consented to the ratification of the convention, we are informed, through a channel of very respectable authority, that the greatest difficulties and evasions have been made to the completing that business.
They write from Cadiz, that some ships bound to America only wait for orders to sail. They have on board 100 pieces of cannon, 35,000 bombs, 15,000 cannon balls, and 10,000 muskets, with large quantities of ammunition of all sorts.
A letter from Bologna, dated January 27, says, "In the night between the 12th and 13th inst. a severe shock of an earthquake was felt in the district of Bellunese, belonging to the Republic of Venice, when a mountain named Piz, was thrown down, one half of which falling on a large quantity of wood collected for the use of the iron works, entirely buried it, and 56 persons, besides a number of cattle, were killed; and the other half of it falling into the river Corderol caused it to overflow its bank, which has done great damage."
Friday came on before Lord Mansfield, at Westminster, an action on the statute of usury, against a person in Oxford Road, when the jury, without going out of court, found a verdict for the plaintiff in 1000l. damages.
The wages of seamen in the merchants service has this week fallen 15s. per month, on account of the press-warrants being recalled.
BRISTOL, February 28.
We have authority to assure the public, that the press for seamen in this city is stopped; that the gang is discharged; and that the regulating captain is ordered away.
Last week there was a very tragical affair transacted at Cathay, in the parish of St. Mary Redcliff, in this city, not wholly dissimilar to that of Sir John Dinely Goodier some years since; and there is great reason to believe, that had it not been for the vigilance of two Gentlemen, who was timely acquainted therewith, it would have terminated in the same dreadful manner.—The sequel is as follows: A young fellow, who had lived a very profligate life, and had been supported by an indulgent aunt (at whose death he expected to become possessed of a considerable patrimony) not satisfied with her repeated kindness, and fearing lest she should live too long, took an opportunity one evening, as the Lady was going to bed, to force her out of her house into a chaite, and stopping her mouth with a handkerchief, to prevent her crying out, carried her off into Kingwood, to a place he had previously prepared for her reception; when he returned and rifled her drawers, &c. of money, plate, and other valuables, to a considerable amount. But very providentially, the next day the Lady was found, and brought to town, who lodged an information against the villain, who was taken by virtue of a warrant, and is now under confinement; and its not doubted but at the next assize, he will meet with his just deserts.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 2.
Last Thursday, about 5 o'clock in the evening, as Capt. Atkinson was going in a pilot boat from Peterburg to Norfolk, there arose a sudden and very violent squall of wind, which instantly overset and sunk the boat in four fathom water, just below Jordan's Point. By this fatal accident the skipper, one Dunn, and two lads, were unfortunately drowned; and Capt. Atkinson, and a boy, left in a situation truly dreadful, having only the mast head to support themselves on, and being up to the chin in water. In this helpless melancholy condition they remained for several hours, when they were providentially discovered by some people on the shore, who immediately went to their assistance, as they were on the very brink of perishing through weakness and fatigue.
Last night, between 8 and 9 o'clock, Mr. Haldenby Dixon's store was broke open, and a drawer taken out with cash to the amount of about ten pounds. The many daring robberies of this kind, that have been committed, call loudly for the interposition of justice; and it is to be hoped that the Gentlemen of the corporation will make some provision for the appointment of a watch. The general utility of it is so fully evinced, where it has been put in practice, that it cannot be doubted but every inhabitant would cheerfully contribute towards the support of an office, the good effects of which must very soon be sensibly felt by the whole community.
Capt. Meriwether, from Bristol, and Capt. Esten, from London, are arrived in York river. Capt. Woodford, from London, Capt. Breakhill, from Liverpool, and Capt. Troup, from Glasgow, in James river.
The associates of Stafford county have chosen the following Gentlemen to see the general association carried into execution: Mess. John Alexander, John Washington, Samuel Selden, Baldwin Dade, and William Hooe.
VIRGINIA, to wit.
By the Honourable WILLIAM NELSON, Esq; President of his Majesty's Council, and Commander in Chief of this Dominion;
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the GENERAL ASSEMBLY stands prorogued to the third Thursday in this month, and I find no urgent occasion for the said Assembly's meeting at that time; I have, therefore, thought fit, by and with the advice of his Majesty's Council, by this proclamation, in his Majesty's name, further to prorogue the said Assembly to the third Thursday in October next.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this first day of May, 1771, and in the eleventh year of his Majesty's reign.
WILLIAM NELSON. GOD save the KING.
BOWLER'S, April 27, 1771.
DAMAGED on their passage from Liverpool, per the True Briton, Capt. Atkinson, and are to be sold for ready money, on Saturday the 11th of May, for the benefit of the insurers, a bale of oznabrigs, a box of stationery, a box of Irish and table linens, a bundle of laws, and a cask of cutlery.
JOHN & GEORGE FOWLER.
I SHALL embark for Britain within a few weeks. JOHN FOWLER.
To be SOLD, on Monday the 17th of June, at Essex court-house, being court day,
TWO LOTS in the town of Tappahannock, belonging to William Hathaway. These lots have convenient houses on them, and are well paled in, and are to be sold, by a decree of Essex court, on 12 months credit. Bond and security will be required of the purchasers. Should the 17th of June not be a fair day, the sale will be put off until the next court.
PARTNER
WILL stand this season at Col. Thomas M. Randolph's, in Goochland, and will cover mares at 20s. the leap, 3l. the season, and 5l. insurance. Good pasturage, and the money is expected when the mares are taken away. ARMISTEAD LIGHTFOOT.
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ESSEX, May 1, 1771.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of Robert Sp. Coleman, deceased, are desired, for the last time, to make them known to me immediately, that I may know what of his debts remain unpaid, and act accordingly.
ANDREW CRAUFORD, Executor.
SURRY, May 1, 1771.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, by virtue of a decree of Surry court, before Mr. Francis Mourland's tavern, at Cabin Point, on Saturday the 18th instant (May)
TWO hundred and thirty-five acres of very valuable LAND, lying on Chipoke's creek, in Surry county, about a mile below Cabin Point; there is on the premises a dwelling-house, and some out houses, is well watered, wooded, and has the best fisheries on the creek, conveniently and beautifully situated either for a merchant or private family, and belongs to the estate of Robert Watkins, deceased. Those that incline to purchase may be shown the premises by applying to Mr. Philip Birt, who lives on the same. Three months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on giving bond, with approved security, to THOMAS BAILEY.

MAY 1, 1771. By decree of the court of Vice Admiralty, to be SOLD, at the borough of Norfolk, on Tuesday the 7th instant, for ready money,
THE Schooner NANCY, together with her tackle, apparel, and furniture. A 10 12 hogheads of tobacco, 1500 bushels of corn, about 150 bushels of wheat, 2 barrels of nails, &c. &c. JOHN TYLER. M. Sht.
THIS is to acquaint all merchants and others, who are occupiers of corn mills, that JAMES APPLETON, sen. has opened a yard in Liver- pool, where he has a large choice picked parcel of French burr stones, which he will sell as cheap as can be had in any part of England, either ready made up, of any size, or in the burr; and he flatters himself those of the trade, to whom he is known, will allow he is very capable of judging what kind of burr is most suitable to preserve the condition and colour of flour, and, at the same time, of grinding very expeditiously, he having been above 30 years in this branch of business, and near 40 in the milling, and great part of the time in the south of England. He is the only importer of this article into Liverpool from France, where he generally goes himself, or sends an experienced man, to pick them from the quarry. Also, he has just imported a quantity of Cologne stones, such as are gene- rally used in North America for grinding wheat, of the best and most even quality, which he will likewise sell rea- sonable.
N. B. The Gentlemen who have occasion to give or- ders to their correspondents for stones, are desired to con- sult their millwrights, particularly whether for water or wind mills, and which way they are to run, either with the sun, or against it, and any other articles that may be wanted in the mill way, to prevent useless expences, and disappointments.
To be LET by the subscribers, at Albe- marle August court next, to the lowest bidder,
A CHURCH, 48 feet by 26; like- wise a vestry-house, 16 feet by 12; each to be finished off in the neatest manner.
MICHAEL THOMAS, WILLIAM COX.
To the PUBLIC.
A CLERGYMAN of character, of the church of England, addresses himself to the churches of all his Majesty's plantations, that if they want a sober young man for their Minister, on trial, on reasonable terms: Or, he proposes to teach young Gentlemen and Ladies French, Latin, Greek, and English, book keeping by double entry, algebra, geometry, measuring, survey- ing, mechanics, fortification, gunnery, navigation, and the use of the globes and maps, after a natural, easy, and concise method, without burthen to the memory. Any person or persons who desire to engage him for any of the above purposes are desired to send their letters post paid, and directed to the Rev. W. S. to be left to the care of Mr. Thomas Smith, Rector of Cople parish, in Westmore- land, Potomack, Virginia, will receive proper answers as soon as possible.
DINWIDDIE county, April 23, 1771.
RUN away from the subscriber, a dark mulatto man slave named Bob Coleman, 25 years old, tall, slim, and well made, wears his own hair pretty long, his foretop combed very high, a blacksmith by trade, claims his freedom under pretence of being of an Indian extraction. Whoever brings me the said slave shall have FIVE POUNDS reward
JOHN HARDAWAY.
AUGUSTA county, April 3, 1771.
WHEREAS my wife Elizabeth has eloped from me; this is to forewarn all persons from trusting her, as I will pay none of her debts.
MATTHEW M'CALLASTER.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Augusta county, on suspicion of being a runaway, a servant man, who has, since committed, confessed that he belongs to Mr. Gilbert Campbell, of Westmoreland, and there is the greatest reason to believe he does, as he answers exactly the description of a man some time ago advertised by the said Gentleman; he had with him a likely half blooded horse, which he says he got in Orange county, with a new saddle and bridle, the horse has been drawn in a carriage, as the hair is rubbed off his breast. The own- ers are desired to apply and take them away.
TAKEN up, about 3 miles above King William court- house, a bay horse, about 4 feet and a half high, 6 or 7 years old, branded C, has a small star in his forehead, and his tail bobbed. Posted, and appraised to $1.
THOMAS ELLETT.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, in the town of Alexandria, on the third Monday in May, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
A CONVENIENT LOT in the said town, whereon is a brick dwelling house 32 feet by 20, three rooms with fireplaces below, and two rooms with one fireplace above, and a cellar the size of the house; a framed kitchen 20 feet by 16, a framed meat-house 12 feet square, and a stable 16 feet by 12. All the buildings are new, and completely finished.
This lot was conveyed to me some time since by Francis Dade, Esq.; attorney at law, and is to be sold to discharge certain debts of his for which I became security, and am now obliged to pay. JOHN ALEXANDER, jun.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of Fre- derick county, greeting: We command you that you summon William Greenfield, heir at law to John Green- field, deceased, and Angus M c Donald and Alexander White, executors, &c. of the said John Greenfield, de- ceased, to appear before our Justices of our said county court in chancery, on the first Tuesday in March next, at the court-house of the said county, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against them by the Right Honou- rable Thomas Lord Fairfax. And this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. And have then there this writ. Witness James Keith, clerk of our said court, at the court-house, this 4th day of February, in the 11th year of our reign. JAMES KEITH.
By the Honourable WILLIAM NELSON, Esq.; President of his Majesty's Council, and Commander in Chief of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia;
A PROCLAMATION:
WHEREAS I have received intelli- gence from his Excellency WILLIAM TRYON, Esq.; his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the province of North-Carolina, that William Butler, John Gappan, Samuel Deviney, James Hunter, Mat- thew Hamilton, James Few, Ridnap Howel, and Peter Craven, against whom bills of indictment for felony have been found in the court of Newbern, in the county of Craven, have fled from the justice of that province, and it is apprehended that they may attempt to take re- fuge in the southern counties of this colony, I have there- fore, at the request of his Excellency, and by and with the advice and consent of his Majesty's Council, thought fit to issue this proclamation, in his Majesty's name, to charge, require, and command all Sheriffs, Justices of the Peace, and other officers, civil and military, within this dominion, to be diligent and active in their ende- avours to apprehend and bring to justice any of the said offenders, that may be found in their respective counties; and having apprehended any of them, to give notice thereof to the Sheriff, or other Officers of the Peace, of the county next adjoining, in the said province of North- Carolina, that they may by them be dealt with agreea- bly to the laws of the said province.
And I do hereby strictly forbid all, or any of his Ma- jesty's subjects within this dominion, to abet, harbour, or entertain any of the above named offenders, as they shall answer the contrary at their peril.
GIVEN at the Council Chamber, in Williamsburg, this 25th day of April, 1771, and in the eleventh year of his Majesty's reign.
WILLIAM NELSON. GOD SAVE THE KING.
APRIL 18, 1771.
THE Naval Officers and County Court Clerks are desired to pay the Emoluments of Government, that will be due to me the 25th of this Month, to the Treasurer, who is so obliging as to undertake to receive them for me. W. NELSON.
FOR SALE,
ONE moiety or the whole of my GRIST and SAW MILLS near Cabin Point, in Surry county, with 3 pair of mill stones, and 2 laws, which are well accustomed, and very profitable, and with an additional expence of 100l. may be made much more so. These mills are well situated on Chipoke creek, on the south side of James river, about midway of the river, in a growing neighbourhood, and on good navigation, has a never failing stream of water, where merchant mills may be erected to the greatest advantage, with less expence than usually attends the building such mills, and may be so built that there would be 10 or 12 feet of water near the mill-house at common tides. Also about 400 acres and some half acre lots of land, adjoining the mills and settle- ments commonly called the Town, with many improve- ments and conveniencies thereon, to be sold in small quan- tities or in lots. For terms enquire of the subscriber. Also 245 acres of land on the Otter Dam swamp, about 6 miles from Cabin Point, has both high and low grounds, and some buildings thereon, a valuable young orchard, and about 50 acres of land, inclosed with a good fence. Like- wise 230 acres of well timbered land about 8 miles from Cabin Point, but no buildings thereon. Long credit to be given for the two last mentioned tracts of land.
JOHN COCKE.
FALLS of POTOMACK, April 20, 1771.
BEING desirous to get my affairs ad- justed and settled in the most expeditious manner, I do most earnestly request a meeting of all my creditors at this place, on Thursday the 16th of May next, at which time will be exposed for sale to the highest bidder, all the last year's crop of corn, wheat, and tobacco, with the lands in Prince William and Fauquier, as before adver- tised. Likewise the lots at the said falls, live stock, household furniture, and a number of other valuable articles.
Mess s Blackburn and Ellzey (the present trustees) have promised to attend the said meeting, and will be ready to concur and relinquish any claim they may have in the estate on a general compromise taking place.
JOHN BALLENDINE.
FAIRFAX county, April 25, 1771.
I INTEND to leave the colony soon. WILLIAM HALY.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of Au- gusta county, greeting: We command you that you sum- mon James Cotton to appear before our Justices of our said county court in chancery, at the court house of the said county, on the third Tuesday in next month, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him by Felix Gilbert, Gentleman. And this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. And have then there this writ. Witness John Madison, clerk of our said court, this 23d day of March, in the 11th year of our reign.
NORFOLK. April 9, 1771.
Just imported in the Nelly Frigate, Capt.
Graig, from London,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Drugs and Medicines,
To be sold by the subscriber, wholesale or retail, at a low advance, for ready money.
ALEXANDER GORDON.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, in Mecklenburg county, on the head of Butcher's creek, contain- ing 1490 acres; it will be laid off in small parcels. Any one inclining to purchase, may see the land, and know the terms by applying to Mr. Lewis Burwell of the said county. JOHN BURWELL.
YORK, April 10, 1771.
To be SOLD, wholesale, at the store late- ly kept by Smith and Jamelion,
THE goods now on hand, amount- ing to upwards of EIGHT HUNDRED POUNDS sterling. The invoices may be seen, and the terms known, by applying to LAWRENCE SMITH.
As very little regard has been paid to my former adver- tisement, those indebted to the store must blame themselves if they find their accounts in the hands of an attorney im- mediately after the General Court. L. S.
Williamsburg, the Brick House, April 13, 1771.
THE public is informed that our stables are now done up and properly divided, with great additions; that a very large pasture, remarkable for good grass and water, adjoining the town, and intirely new fenced in this spring, is engaged for Gentlemen's horses. RICHARD DAVIS.
AS twelve months are nearly expired since the store kept at Todd's, on account of Mess s . M c Call and Elliot, of Glasgow, by the subscriber, has been discontinued, it is expected that such persons as are indebted there will be ready, upon application, to dis- charge their respective balances; and it may be depended upon that such as do not will be sued, as the indulgence already given the customers has been such that no farther can be given or reasonably expected. I have about 1400l. sterling worth of goods, which I would sell cheap. ROBINSON DANGERFIELD.
GEORGE the third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of South- ampton county, greeting: We command you that you summon Chaplain Williams, son and heir at law of Chap- lain Williams, deceased, to appear before our Justices of our said county court in chancery, at the court house of the said county, on the second Thursday in May next, to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against him and Stephen Williamson, by Thomas Williamson and John Hyndman, merchants. And this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. And have then there this writ. Witness, Richard Kello, clerk of our said court, at the court-house, the twelfth day of April, 1771, in the eleventh year of our reign. RICHARD KELLO, Cl.
APRIL 18, 1771.
To be SOLD, at Hanover court-house, on the next court day, for ready money, TEN LIKELY VIRGINIA BORN
S L A V E S, Among whom are several valuable house servants, by The SHERIFF of Hanover.
FREDERICKSBURG, April 10, 1771.
To be SOLD, at Fredericksburg, on Thursday the 20th of June, being Spotsylvania court day,
THE dwelling-house now possessed by me, with the timber yard adjoining, whereon is erected a kitchen, smoke-house, and every convenience necessary for a family; it is situated on the main street in Fredericksburg, and may be easily converted into a store-house. Credit will be given till the October General Court for one half the money, and until April General Court for the other half. THOMAS MILLER.
IF William Roughsage, late of Prescot, in the county of Lancaster (who was imported as a trans- port in the Swale, Capt. John Metcalfe, in the year 1763, and bound to Mr. Burch, of Wicomico, near Pile's warehouse, in Charles county, Maryland) be living, he may hear of something to his advantage by applying to me in Williamsburg; or whoever can give any intelligence of him, so that a certificate may be had of his being alive, or dead, shall be rewarded, by applying to JACOB ALLAN.
TO BE SOLD,
THREE hundred and thirty-three acres of very fine tobacco and wheat LAND, lying in the fork of Meherrin river, in Lunenburg county, with cleared ground sufficient to work 6 hands, together with stock of all kinds. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. JOHN PETTUS, jun.
To be LEASED by the subscriber, on Dan river, in Pittsylvania county, for the term of five years, and may be en- tered upon the 10th day of November next,
HIS noted and well accustomed ORDINARY and FERRY on the said river, with part of the plantation in fine order for cropping, chiefly low grounds, and 600 acres of land adjoining, part of which is exceeding good low grounds, uncleared, which the lessee will have the liberty of clearing as he thinks fit. There is on the said plantation a good dwellinghouse, with three rooms and a passage below, and two above, a cellar underneath, every convenient outhouse, stables for 24 horses, and a garden newly paled in 160 feet square. There is belonging to the said land a good fishery, where shad and other fish are caught, in great abundance, and a new seine and vessel will be let with the premises, reserv- ing to the subscriber the liberty of fishing one day in each week during the seasons. Also a tailor's and blacksmith's shop on the premises, with a set of blacksmith's tools, and a good still. Likewise another tract of land, in the same county, to be leased with or without the abovementioned tract, lying on the fourth side of the said river, about 4 miles above, and opposite to the Great Falls, known by the name of the Palm Tree Springs, containing 165 acres, about one half of which is fine low grounds, with a good plantation and orchards. There is on this tract a water grist mill, in the falls of the main river, and interior to none in the colony as to having plenty of water, a pair of fine Cologne stones and a bolting cloth; the subscriber re- serving to himself the privilege of grinding and bolting his own grain, toll free. Whoever inclines to lease the ab- ovementioned tracts of land, or either of them, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber on the first mentioned premises. JOHN DIX.
March 9, 1771.
WILLIAMSBURG, April 10, 1771.
I INTEND for ENGLAND soon. W. MARSHMAN.

To be RENTED for a term of years, and entered on the first of October next,
THE public house in New-London, known by the name of the LONG ORDINARY, with all necessary houses, &c. also about 75 acres of land, in good fences, for pasture, grain, &c. Any person inclined to rent, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
WILLIAM CALLOWAY.
BRUNSWICK county, March 15, 1771.
The noted ENGLISH horse
J A N U S,
STANDS at my stable this season (which will expire on the 13th of August) in order for covering, at four pounds the season of a mare, or twenty-six shillings the leap: The money will be expected when the mares are taken away. Good pasturage gratis; and all possible care taken of mares left in my charge, but will not be answerable for any that may get away.
THOMAS PERSON.
PORTSMOUTH, April 16, 1771.
For CHARTER,
THE SHIP
J O H N S T O N,
THOMAS WILSON, MASTER, Burthen about 300 tons, mounting 14 guns, and men in proportion. For terms apply to Hepburn and Mitchell, or the commander.
Annapolis, Maryland, March 27, 1771.
RUN away last night from the subscriber, a convict servant man named Richard Crouch, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, dark complexion, and much pitted with the small-pox, is something low in his speech; had on and took with him, a brown suit of cloaths, a light coloured frize coat and jacket, a pair of leather breeches, 2 pair of black worsted ones, 5 or 6 pair of cotton stockings, 4 pair of shoes, with other things unknown. Whoever secures the said servant so that I may get him again, shall receive TWO PISTOLES; and all reasonable charges paid by
ANNE MIDDLETON.
N. B. I suppose he is gone towards North Carolina, as he is convicted for life.
To be SOLD, at Fredericksburg, on Monday the 20th day of May next, being fair day,
ABOUT FIFTY CHOICE
SLAVES,
Used to cropping and farming. Twelve months credit will be allowed on bond with security, bearing interest from the date; and 5 per cent. discounted for ready money.
I have also some other slaves to dispose of at private sale, among whom are two house carpenters and coopers, a ship carpenter and caulker, three watermen (one of whom has gone skipper of a sloop for some years past, and is well acquainted with the bay and most of the rivers in Virginia and Maryland) with a few house servants.
I will likewise sell the plantation whereon I now live, in King George county, opposite to Fredericksburg (with or without the ferry) with another valuable plantation at the Great Marsh, in Fauquier county. Both of them are laid down in farm; and may be had with or without the slaves, flocks, and corn thereon. Credit, if required, will be extended to one, two, or three years, to suit the purchaser.
JAMES HUNTER.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of Henrico county, greeting: We command you that you summon James Young to appear before our Justices of our General Court in chancery, at the capitol in Williamsburg, on the 1st day of the next court, to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against him by Judith Young, by James Buchanan, her next friend. And this he shall in no wise omit under the penalty of 100l. And have then there this writ. Witness WILLIAM NELSON, Esq; President of our Council, at Williamsburg, the 10th day of April, in the eleventh year of our reign. BEN: WALLER.
Judith Young, by James Buchanan, her next friend, plaintiff, against James Young, defendant, In chancery
THE defendant being out of this colony, on the motion of the plaintiff, by her counsel, it is ordered that publication of the subpoena three times in the Virginia Gazette, shall be deemed a sufficient service thereof to entitle the plaintiff to a decree in this cause, in case the said defendant shall not appear, and answer the said bill at the next court. April 13, 1771.
STOLEN from the subscriber in Spotsylvania county, near Hawthorn's old ordinary, on the 5th of December last, a large light grey horse, much fleabitten about the head, 5 feet high, about 9 years old, has a hanging mane and sprig tail, branded on the near buttock C. S. has several black spots on his shoulders, and both trots and gallops. Whoever will give intelligence of said horse, so that I get him again, shall receive THREE POUNDS reward. JOHN JINKINS.
STRAYED or stolen, about 12 days ago, a large sorrel horse, with a blaze in his face, holds his head remarkably high when rid, his feet are all white, and is supposed to be rid off by a mulatto fellow. Whoever brings the said horse to me shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS reward. JOSHUA KENDALL.
CAME to my plantation, last fall, a black mare colt, about a year old, with three white feet, and some white in her face, neither docked nor branded. Potted, and appraised to 1l. 10s. H. NAPIER.
TAKEN up in Albemarle, a dark coloured cow, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and a crop and nick in the left. Also a darkish coloured steer, about 2 years old, unmarked. Potted, and appraised to 4l. GEORGE THOMPSON.
TAKEN up in Louisa, in December last, a black mare, about 4 feet 5 inches high, paces slow, has a few white hairs in her forehead, and not branded perceptibly. Potted, and appraised to 5l. 12s. 6d. SAMUEL BUNCH.
TAKEN up at the Broken Island, in Albemarle, a small black mare, about 10 years old, a switch tail, and hanging mane, had on a small bell, branded on the near buttock with something resembling a fleh fork, though much blotched, and has some white hairs in her face. Potted, and appraised to 3l. 2s. 6d. ROGER THOMPSON.
TAKEN up on a branch of State River, below John Benney's mill, a roan mare, about 4 feet 5 inches high, paces naturally, about 12 years old, branded on the shoulder I. E. and on the near buttock I. C. has a long white blaze down her face, and some saddle spots, and a roached mane and bob tail. Potted, and appraised to 6l. 10s. JOEL BUNDURANT.
TAKEN up in Albemarle, a sorrel horse, about 4 feet high, has a blaze in his face, and is hipshotten, no brand perceptible, and appears to be about 9 years old. Potted, and appraised to 2l. 10s. JOHN STRANGE.
TAKEN up in Caroline, a bay mare, about 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, with a switch tail and hanging mane, and branded on the near buttock I. Potted and appraised to 6l. THOMAS CATLETT.
TAKEN up in Brunswick county, on the Three Creeks, near Mr. Daniel Fisher's, a young grey mare, about 4 or 5 years old, and about 4 feet 5 inches high. Potted, and appraised to 3l. THOMAS WALPOLE.
TAKEN up in Fauquier county, near the Great Marsh, a small black horse, about 13 hands high, and branded on the off buttock B. Appraised to 4l. JOHN SHUMATE.
TAKEN up in Charlotte county, on the Horse Pen creek, a small sorrel horse, with a blaze in his face, and branded on the off shoulder I, and on the near shoulder J. S. Potted, and appraised to 50s. THOMAS WILLIAMS.
TAKEN up in Buckingham county, on James river, near Doctor William Cabell's ferry, a sorrel horse, branded on the near shoulder WB in a piece, and buttock E, about 4 feet 4 inches high, with some saddle spots, roached mane and bob tail, one hind foot white, about 7 years old, with a small bell on, and a blaze in his forehead, trots and gallops. FRANCIS SPENCER.
TAKEN up in Augusta county, near Jennings's gap, a bay horse, about 12 or 13 hands high, hath neither brand or natural mark discernable. Potted, and appraised to 2l. 15s. ROBERT M'KITTRICK.
TAKEN up in Brunswick, at the mouth of the Great Creek, near the court-house, a small white mare, about 4 feet 14 inches high, about ten years old, no brand perceptible, has a blemish in one of her eyes, hanging mane and switch tail. Appraised to 4l. LITTLEBURY STAINBACK.
TAKEN up in Albemarle county, a sorrel mare, branded on the near buttock and shoulder O, her two hind feet white, a star in her forehead, with white hairs mixed down to her nose, bob tail, and about 4 feet high. Appraised to 2l. 15s. NATHANIEL HARLOW.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield county, near Harden's bridge, a small grey horse, about 4 feet 8 or 9 inches high, with a hanging mane and sprig tail, branded on the near buttock WM in a piece. Potted, and appraised to 40s. JOSEPH ROYALL, jun.
TAKEN up near Charlotte court-house, on Ward's Fork, a small bay mare, about 6 or 7 years old, about 4 feet 3 inches high, branded on the near buttock S M, and has a large bell on. Appraised to 3l. 10s. JOHN JOHNS.
TAKEN up in Cumberland, a black horse, about 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, with a roached mane and switch tail, has lost his right eye, branded on the near buttock with two dots, and had on a good bell. Appraised to 3l. JOHN MOSS.
TAKEN up in Cumberland, a dark bay mare, about 4 feet 3 or 4 inches high, 4 or 5 years old, one of her hind feet white, branded on the near buttock with something resembling a fleh fork, she paces and trots, has some white in her face, and has a large bell on, and is fretted with the collar. Appraised to 5l. JOSEPH MICHAUX.
TAKEN up in Prince Edward, on Bush river, a sorrel horse, about 4 feet 10 inches high, with a sprig tail and hanging mane, has one white foot, branded on the shoulder and buttock G, has a blaze in his face, and paces. Appraised to 12l. RICHARD WADDILL.
By order of the GENERAL COURT, to raise my sisters fortunes, will be exposed for sale, in Culpeper county, at the court-house, to the highest bidder,
A LARGE quantity of LAND, laid off in LOTS of 150 and 200 acres. The sale to begin on Monday the 27th of May next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, and continue till all is sold. Two thirds of the money to be paid on the 10th day of October, and the other third on the 10th day of April following, the purchasers giving bond and approved security to ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD.
A MEETING of the creditors of Mr. David Galloway, at the Raleigh tavern, in Williamsburg, on May the 7th, is requested by THE TRUSTEES.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on the premises, pursuant to an act of Assembly, on Wednesday the 15th of May next,
TWO thousand eight hundred acres of land, being the upper part of a tract belonging to Armistead Lightfoot, Esq; in Brunswick county. It will be laid off into lots, to make it convenient to the purchasers. Any person inclined to buy, may be shown it, by applying to Thomas Gholson, who lives on it. Credit will be given till the first of November next, upon giving bond and security to
LEWIS, BURWELL, JAMES BURWELL, THOMAS M. RANDOLPH, JOHN WOODSON, } Trustees.
For S A L E,
TWENTY thousand acres of LAND, in the counties of Frederick and Hampshire, which was advertised some years ago in this colony, and the neighbouring provinces, and its situation and qualities then described; therefore think it needless to repeat them now. It will be sold very cheap, and reasonable time of payment will be allowed the purchaser, or purchasers, for one half of the purchase money, who may be shown the premises by applying to the subscriber, in Winchester. BRYAN BRUIN.
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 7th day of May next, being court day, at Mr. Philip Boush's, in Winchester,
NINE LOTS in the said town, late the property of John Greenfield, deceased; several of the said lots have 5 acres of common appendant thereto, are conveniently situated, and well improved. Also 2 tracts of land in Hampshire county, one near Cropper's bridge, and the other joining Hugh Murphy, late the joint property of Major James Livingstone, and the said Greenfield. Purchasers will be allowed six months credit for half the price, and twelve months for the remainder, giving bond and security to
ANGUS M'DONALD, and ALEXANDER WHITE, } Executors.
General Post Office, New-York, Jan. 22, 1771.
HIS Majesty's POST MASTER GENERAL having (for the better facilitating of Correspondence between Great-Britain and America) been pleased to add a 5th PACKET BOAT to the Station between Falmouth and New-York, Notice is hereby given, that the MAIL, for the future, will be closed at the Post Office in New-York, at 12 of the Clock at Night, on the 1st Tuesday in every Month, and dispatched by a Packet the next Day for Falmouth. By Command of the DEPUTY POST MASTER GENERAL,
ALEXANDER COLDEN, SECRETARY.
WANTED ON CHARTER,
TO load tar and turpentine, in North-Carolina, a vessel about 1500 barrels burthen. For terms apply to James Marsden, Norfolk, or the subscribers at Richmond; who have for sale a quantity of good SINE TWINE. STORRS & ELLIS.
NORTHUMBERLAND, March 1, 1771.
STRAYED or stolen from the Rev. Mr. Thomas Smith's last Christmas, a dark bay mare, about 14 hands and an inch high, with foal, and about 12 years old; I suppose she may make to Ruff's ferry, where she has often crossed to Middlesex. Whoever will deliver her to me, at Indian creek, shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS reward. JOHN SMITH.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of Loudoun county, greeting. We command you that you summon Thomas Patterson, brother and heir of John Patterson, late of Leesburg, in the said county, merchant, deceased, to appear before the Justices of our said county court, at the court-house thereof, on the 2d Monday in December next, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him and Fleming Patterson, of Leesburg, merchant, by Henry McCabe of Alexandria, merchant, William Craufurd, jun. and company, merchants, William Craufurd, Thomas Dunmore, and company, of Great-Britain, merchants. And this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. and have then there this writ. Witness Charles Binns, clerk of our said court, the 13th day of November, in the 11th year of our reign, 1770. CHARLES BINNS.
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.
Maryland, August 15, 1770.
THE subscriber, who has been regularly bred to the practice of PHYSIC and SURGERY, gives this public information that he begins to inoculate on the 5th of September, and continues till the last of June 1771, at his house which stands about half a mile from Baltimore Town, on a healthy situation, with a very agreeable prospect. The price (as before) TWO PISTOLES, and twenty-five shillings per week for board. The sickness is really trifling, and the confinement none. They may safely return to their homes in 21 days. Those that choose to come, are requested not to alter their diet, and to give timely notice, that necessary care may be taken to prevent their being disappointed. NEGROES will be insured at five per cent. The subscriber declares he has inoculated upwards of eight thousand, and has lost but seventeen, and they died more from obstinacy and a too great indulgence, than from the small-pox. HENRY STEVENSON.
LATELY PUBLISHED,
And to be sold by the printer hereof, The LAWS of the last SESSION of ASSEMBLY.