The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1777-11-28 00:00:00

The Virginia Gazette.
Printed by ALEXANDER PURDIE, at the POST OFFICE.
PROCLAMATION.
By his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
WHEREAS sundry soldiers belonging to the armies of the said states have deserted from the same, these are to make known to all those who have so offended, and who shall return to their respective corps, or surrender themselves to the officers appointed to receive recruits and deserters in their states, or to any continental commissioned officer, before the first day of January next, that they shall obtain a full and free pardon. And I do farther declare to all such obstinate offenders, as do not avail themselves of the indulgence hereby offered, that they may depend, when apprehended, on being prosecuted with the utmost rigour, and suffering the punishment justly due to crimes of such enormity.
Left the hope of escaping punishment, by remaining undiscovered, should tempt any to reject the terms now held out to them, they may be assured that the most effectual measures will be pursued, in every state, for apprehending and bringing them to a speedy trial.
Given under my hand at head quarters, this 24th day of October, Anno Domini 1777.
G. WASHINGTON.
By His Excellency's command, ROBT. H. HARRISON, Sec'y.
At a General Court Martial held at Parkersburg, in Pennsylvania, by order of His Excellency General WASHINGTON, and by adjournment on the 10th of the same month.
GOODRICH CRUMP, of the state of Virginia, a Captain in the first Virginia regiment, charged with COWARDICE, was tried, found guilty of that crime in the action of the fourth of October at Germantown, and sentenced therefore to be cashiered, and to have his name, place of abode, and punishment, published in the newspapers in and about the camp, and in the newspapers of the particular state he came from, or in which he usually resides, after which it should be deemed scandalous for any officer to associate with him. This sentence was approved by His Excellency the Commander in Chief, and in pursuance thereof is transmitted to the printers for publication.
TIMOTHY PICKERING, Adjutant General.
HEAD QUARTERS, October 24, 1777.
THE Hon. Board of War having directed me to order all the troops in this quarter, who are to join the grand army, immediately to proceed to the Northward, I hereby give notice to the officers that they are to march their several quotas to the town of Lancaster in Pennsylvania, there to remain till fitted for the field.--I take this opportunity again to address myself to the several County Lieutenants and other militia officers of this state, and earnestly request them to exert their utmost endeavours in apprehending and forwarding to this station, or to the general rendezvous, all draughts or deserters from their respective counties, there being a large proportion of those men not yet collected; nor is it practicable for the continental officers within this state to perform such signal service to their country, unless assisted effectually by the officers of the militia.--And whereas, in consequence of instructions from his Excellency General Washington, I lately promised a free pardon to all deserters who would return to their duty in a limited time (many of whom availed themselves of the generous offer) but there are still some so daring and obstinate as to remain out, and risk every thing rather than an honourable return to their duty, I hereby offer a reward of THIRTY DOLLARS for apprehending either of the following soldiers, viz. Samuel Sammons, Itham Underhill, and Gideon Mason, of Sussex county, the two former in Capt. Edmunds's company, the latter in Capt. Mason's, of the XVth regiment; and the same reward for Lewis Charles, jun. of Brunswick, and Levin Philips of Nansemond, the former a soldier in the XVth, the other in the IVth Virginia regiment. And for all deserters brought to head quarters in this city, or delivered to some proper continental officer, the takers up may depend upon receiving a generous reward, besides what the law allows.--Given at head quarters, Williamsburg, Nov. 12, 1777.
DAVID MASON, Col. XVth Virg. reg.
CULPEPER county, October 15, 1777.
THE subscriber desires that all persons who have any demands against the estate of Shadrach Chavis, deceased, either by bond, bill, or account, to bring them in properly authenticated, that they may be paid off, if estate sufficient in his hands.
RICHARD YANCEY, Adm.
GLOUCESTER, Nov. 1, 1777.
NOTICE is hereby given to Mr. John Penn, late of King & Queen, or his attorney Mr. James Hubbard, that I am now ready and willing to pay the balance due on two bonds for which judgment was confessed in York court. It is necessary this affair should be immediately settled, as I have made several payments to Mr. James Hubbard of Williamsburg in consequence of those bonds, and have no receipts.
JOHN SEAWELL.
To be SOLD, on Saturday the 6th of December, THE subscriber's 1240 acres of land in the county of New Kent, lying upon Chickabominy river, a little above Cowles's ferry. There will be sold at the same time a quantity of corn and wheat. The sale will be on the premises, unless before the day appointed the subscriber shall have sold the same privately, in which case he will give notice thereof, to prevent unnecessary attendance. (5)
JOHN BLAIR.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 4, 1777.
At a Court of Admiralty held in the city of Williamsburg the 3d day of November, 1777, the sloop Adventure, libelled in this court by James Barron, Richard Barron, Wright Westcott, and Philip Chamberlaine, having been duly proclaimed in the said court, and no person appearing to claim the same, or any part thereof, it is decreed and ordered that the said vessel and cargo be published in the Virginia Gazette for three weeks successively, requiring any person interested therein to appear and defend the claim of the libellants. By order of the court.
WILL: RUSSELL, Clerk.
ALL persons having legal demands against the estate of Mr. John Eggleston, late of Hanover county, deceased, are desired to apply for payment to William Cary of York; and all persons indebted to that estate are desired to make immediate payment to Mr. William Eggleston of Amelia county, who holds the bonds and accounts due to the estate.
To be RENTED, and entered on immediately, THE houses on the main road leading from Hanover courthouse to Hanover town, conveniently situated for the purpose of tavern-keeping, or residence for a private family, having eight good rooms below and two above stairs, with a good kitchen, dairy, wash house, meat house, and a large barn and stable. Any person inclinable to rent may know the terms by application to the subscriber, on the premises.
THOMAS SMITH.
CAMILLUS, a beautiful bay, finely marked, four years old, fourteen hands three inches and three quarters high, whose sire was Traveller, late the property of Lewis Burwell, Esq; of Gloucester, and grand sire Morton's Traveller, and whose dam Camilla, one of the first mares in Virginia, was got by Fearnought out of a high formed Dabster mare, will be sold for ready money, and delivered immediately. For terms inquire of the Printer.
ALL officers who have recruited men for the Virginia regiment of artillery are hereby required to order such of their men as are not on duty in Hampton or York to one of those places (wherever their quota is stationed at) immediately; and all soldiers belonging to the regiment who are absent on furlough are ordered to march to their proper station as soon as their furloughs are out. Such as have had furloughs for the recovery of their health, and are not in a condition to return to their duty, must send certificates that such is the case.
GEORGE MUTER, Lieut. Col. Virg. Art. NOVEMBER 18, 1777.
To be SOLD, on Monday the eighth of December, if fair, otherwise next fair day, at the late dwelling-house of Peterton Thorpe, deceased.
PART of the estate of said deceased, consisting of the stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, the crop of corn, &c. the household furniture and plantation utensils, also about twelve thousand feet of exceeding good walnut plank and scantling. At the same time will be rented, for one year only, a plantation on Meherrin river, about four miles below Hicks's ford, belonging to the said estate. The terms of sale will be made known on the above mentioned day. ----All persons having demands against the said estate are requested to bring in their accounts on or before the day of sale, and those indebted thereto to make immediate payment to
TIMOTHY THORPE, Adm.
FOR SALE.
TWO hundred acres of land lying partly in Hanover and partly in New Kent, not more than two miles from Chickabominy swamp. The land is exceeding fine for corn or tobacco, and there is enough cleared to work three or four hands to great advantage. It has on it two good houses, one fit to receive a small family, and the plantation is under good fencing. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscriber, at Jo. Lewis's in Henrico.
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EDMUND TUCKER.
HANOVER county, Nov. 4, 1777.
I HAVE for sale, or to exchange for a negro man near the same age, or from that down to about the age of sixteen years, a negro woman about twenty five years old, who has never had a child, has been brought up to spin, as well flax as cotton, wash and iron, which she can do very well, and is strong, active, handy, and sensible || WILLIAM POLLARD.
To be SOLD to the highest bidders, for ready money, on Wednesday the 3d of December, at Charles City courthouse, being court day.
TWO likely Virginia born NEGROES, a young man and woman, belonging to the estate of John Shermer, deceased, of said county.
2 p
JOHN BOWREY.
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 2d of December, for ready money, at my plantation in Henrico.
A QUANTITY of corn, fodder, pork, beef, hogs, and some cattle; and the land will be sold, or rented, the same day.
WILLIAM ANDERSON.
To be RENTED for the ensuing year, on Friday the 5th of December, on the premises.
A VALUABLE plantation, near Hanover town, belonging to the estate of Mr. Joseph Smith, deceased. At the same time seventeen or eighteen of the slaves will be hired out; and part of the crop of corn and fodder, with the flock of horses, cattle, and hogs, and plantation utensils, to be sold for ready money.
WILLIAM ANDERSON.
RICHMOND, Nov. 20, 1777.
I HAVE for sale a good COACH with harness for four horses, and a likely NEGRO MAN, a ship carpenter.
RICHARD ADAMS.
To be SOLD, pursuant to the will of Mrs. Betty Todd, late of Manchester, in the county of Chesterfield, deceased, on Thursday the 11th of December.
ALL her real and personal estate, consisting of a valuable tenement with about five or six acres of land adjoining, whereon stands the well known and much frequented tavern at which the lately lived. Its situation and convenience are well adapted to this purpose, being in the principal part of the town, and all travellers must of necessity pass by it. There are five rooms on the lower floor, four of them with fire places, and four rooms above. For the benefit of retirement to the person who may keep it, there is nearly adjoining another house, with two rooms below and two above, wherein convenience has been particularly consulted. Within the enclosure there is a large kitchen, meat house, dairy, lumber room, a good spinning house, two stables with a carriage shed, and a proper house for grain and fodder, a well of good water, and a garden of considerable extent, at present well stocked with a great variety of vegetables, the whole under very good paling. There are several valuable HOUSE SERVANTS, and a number of young ones of both sexes, together with a great abundance of both household and kitchen furniture. At the same time will be sold her stock of horses, cattle, and hogs, corn and fodder, a good waggon and geers, and a number of plantation and garden tools. One third of the purchase money for the tenement will be expected down, one third in six months, and the remainder in six months afterwards, with bond and good security. The rest of the estate will be sold for ready money. ----All persons having demands against the estate are desired to make them known, and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment to
The EXECUTORS.
COMMITTED to the jail of Isle of Wight county, an outlandish negro fellow who speaks very bad English, but says his master's name is William Cook, as plain as he can, but cannot tell what country he came from. He says, in very broken language, his master is a very young man, and that his own name is Jack. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges, and take him away.
MARY WILLS, jailer.

LANCASTER, NOVEMBER 10.
RED BANK, October 23, 1777.
May it please your Excellency,
THOUGH it acquaint your Excellency that early this morning we carried all our galleys to action, and after a long and heavy firing, we drove the enemy's ships down the river, except a 64 gun ship, and a small frigate, which we obliged them to quit, as they got on shore, and by accident the 64 gun ship blew up, and the frigate they set on fire themselves, took the people all out, and quitted them. Our fleet on left till twelve o'clock, and our fleet has received but very little damage. You will be informed of the glorious event of last night by Col. Green. We, in our galleys, were of great use in flanking round the fort. As I am very much fatigued, I hope your Excellency will be satisfied with this short account of our affairs of the river and fleet.
Being in haste, I hope soon to have it in my power to give you a better account of this action. Besides the sixty four and frigate being burnt, the Roebuck, who lay to cover them, we damaged much, and drove off; and, had she not left, we should have had her in the same situation.
Am your Excellency's most obedient
and very humble servant,
JOHN HAZLEWOOD.
His Excellency General Washington.
ANNAPOLIS, NOVEMBER 20.
By the HOUSE of DELEGATES, Nov. 8, 1777.
RESOLVED, that every housekeeper in the several counties of this state be earnestly requested immediately to furnish one pair of good strong shoes, and one pair of good white yarn stockings, or a greater number if possible, and to deliver them to the sheriff of their county, who shall pay for each pair of shoes, and for each pair of stockings, not exceeding twenty five shillings common money, according to quality.
By order
G. DUVALL, C. H. D.
Extract of a letter, dated camp White Marsh, Nov. 10, 1777.
"I am just returned from head quarters, where I was informed of the following important intelligence. A gentleman, by the name of Foster, arrived at the above place the evening before, who left London the 26th of June, sailed from Bourdeaux, and landed in New England; he is a man of integrity and veracity, and intimately acquainted with some of the general household. He informs, that no more troops are to be sent to America this year; that the people of England have the most sanguine hopes, and unbounded confidence, that the REBELS will be effectually subdued this campaign; that matters of the utmost consequence are expected, particularly from Burgoyne; that the merchants are so well convinced of the subduction of America, that immense cargoes of goods have been sent out to New York; that Commodore Weeks had captured 22 of the Jamaica fleet and carried them into France, which were demanded to be given up by the British court, and peremptorily refused, in consequence of which Lord Stormont left the court of Versailles, without taking leave. This portends something."
"Another vigorous attempt has been made upon the forts, which ended in much damaging the Somerset, a 64, and sinking two floating batteries. A reinforcement hourly expected from Gates; as soon as they arrive, it is said a movement of consequence will be made."
"Fourteen prisoners were yesterday taken by sixteen of our light horse, who confirm the accounts of the inhabitants of Philadelphia being in the greatest want of provisions; they say, that flour scarcely eatable sells for twenty pounds, hard cash, per barrel. A heavy cannonade commenced this morning, which still continues; as soon as the event is known, you shall have it."
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 28.
WE hear that the General Assembly of Maryland have voted two thousand additional troops for the continental service, and have also given leave to bring in a bill for a general tax, another to seize upon the proprietary estate, and another for confiscating the effects of British merchants, to be applied to the indemnification of persons who have suffered by the British fleet and army.
The sloop Congress, belonging to this commonwealth, is lately arrived in James river with the following valuable cargo, viz. Fifteen hundred Dutch blankets, one hundred pieces of coarse cloth, eighteen pieces superfine ditto, eight thousand five hundred yards of white linen, two thousand five hundred pair of cotton and wool cards, besides wire and tacks for about three thousand pair more, one hundred and twenty pieces of foil duck, twelve hundred pair of yarn hose, one hundred and twelve double gros of metal buttons, trimmings for the cloths, a large quantity of medicine, seven hundred bushels of salt, &c. &c.
The drawing of the UNITED STATES LOTTERY is postponed to the 6th day of January next.
Extract of a letter from head quarters near Germantown, dated November 12, 1777.
"I have the honour to inform you, that both officers and soldiers have behaved with most unexceptionable valour and bravery on every occasion. Edmunds, whose behaviour in action was truly heroick, is the only one in the whole corps who has, as yet, been unfortunate enough to be wounded. He supports himself under his calamity
like a soldier, and is, I thank God, in a fair way to recover, without the amputation of his leg. Be pleased to communicate this intelligence to his friends, who doubtless feel much anxiety on his account.---We may expect to have warm work soon. Clinton, I am informed, has arrived at Chester with a reinforcement of four thousand men. If this be true, Mr. Howe will probably venture a small distance out of Philadelphia; and, as sure as he does, we will fight him.---There has been an immense heavy cannonade and bombardment for these two or three days past. I am exceedingly anxious to hear the fate of Fort Mifflin."
Extract of a letter from Nantz, in Old France, dated September 10, 1777.
"I can hardly tell what to say on politicks, for the French court seems so wavering that one cannot tell one day how the wind will blow the next. One hour it is all war; the next it is all peace. We have heard of the advances Burgoyne has made at Ticonderoga, to the 8th of July. A little more success on the part of the British troops will be sufficient to encourage Great Britain to go on with another campaign, for which America should certainly provide in time; for if she does not, the war may linger on for some years. But I am firmly persuaded, that if America will but continue firm and unanimous, and her sons do not aid in cutting each others throats, that she must be finally victorious and triumphant, which God grant."
Extract of a letter from St. Pierre, Martinique, October 14, 1777.
"An embargo is laid on all French vessels in France; and by a vessel which arrived a few days ago, express, our General received order to stop all here, which he has accordingly done, until new orders. He has farther prohibited the exportation of all kind of provisions, ammunition, and military stores. A considerable reinforcement of troops and ships of war, I know, from the best authority, is expected, and hourly looked for; in short, every thing wears so hostile an appearance that it is universally believed war will be denounced against England before the expiration of this month.---The King of Prussia has opened the port of Emden to the Americans."
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress, dated York town, Nov. 18, 1777.
"We were a few minutes ago informed, that we have lost Fort Mifflin. The enemy erected several batteries of very heavy cannon, with which they were able to knock the forts down. Our brave fellows behaved like men; they fought until all our cannon were dismounted. However, it gives me pleasure to hear several gentlemen say that they do not believe Lord Howe will be able to raise the chevaux de frise, as we shall still annoy their ships, when they attempt it, by our galleys."
In the HOUSE of DELEGATES. MONDAY, Nov. 24, 1777.
THE House being informed that there are many balances due to the publick from sheriffs, inspectors, county court clerks, and others, and it being necessary that the same should be collected,
Resolved therefore, that all persons indebted to the publick treasury do pay their respective balances before the first day of March next, and that the Treasurer be directed to pursue all legal methods against those who fail to make payment by that time, to obtain the same in the most expeditious manner, and that the General Assembly will make good any necessary expense which may be incurred thereby. JOHN TAZEWELL, C. H. D.
WEDNESDAY Nov. 26, 1777.
Agreed to by the Senate.
JOHN BECKLEY, C. S.
THE Hon. Continental Congress having directed a magazine of provisions to be laid up in this state for the continental army, I hereby give notice that I will allow forty shillings a hundred Virginia currency for pork, four shillings per bushel for peas or beans, and ten shillings per barrel for Indian corn, ready money, until a necessary quantity is obtained. It will be most convenient to receive the grain on York, Rappahannock, and Potomack rivers. The pork may be delivered at Suffolk, Smithfield, Cabin Point, Petersburg, Manchester, or Richmond, on James river, Hanover town, or Aylett's warehouse, on York river, Fredericksburg, on Rappahannock, and Alexandria, on Potomack. These prices will not be exceeded, and therefore I hope all those who are disposed to accept them will give immediate notice thereof to Mr. James Hunter, assistant commissary of purchases at Fredericksburg, or to me in Williamsburg. I would say a word to forestallers and engrossers, but I flatter myself, after the abhorrence denounced against them by the Hon. Assembly now sitting, that none will be found hardy enough to engage again in that iniquitous business. Indeed I have hopes that the honour of my countrymen, and their attachment to the noble cause we are contending for, will, at this critical period, excite a hatred against every idea that may tend to interrupt the present pleasing prospect of success, by throwing difficulties in the way of supplying the army. I shall want a number of pork barrels at the above mentioned places, for which I will allow a dollar each, and to engage with proper persons to make pork and bacon. W. AYLETT, D. C. G. P.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Monday the 28th of December,
THE tract of land whereon now live, being on or near the head of Rappahannock, in Fauquier county, and containing two hundred and fifty two acres. It is exceeding good for tobacco, corn, wheat, or hemp, and interior to none in the country for producing fine crops. The greatest least sixty acres of well cultivated land on the tract, all fit for the plow, fresh, and in good order for cropping, thirty acres of which are now sown with wheat and rye. The house is on the land a large and convenient still house, with two good stills working forty five or fifty gallons each, with a large quantity of grain ready for distilling, also a large flock of cattle and hogs, the whole of which would well suit one purchaser, as he would be immediately in a way of making profit from the place. The time of payment will be agreed on at the day of sale, and indulgence given for part of the purchase money by
2p
JOHN MONTGOMERY.
To be SOLD in the upper end of New Kent county,
A VALUABLE tract of land containing sixteen hundred and fifty acres, with a good dwelling-house and all convenient outhouses, on a beautiful and healthy situation, the one half of the land first a second low grounds, the latter capable of making extensive meadows, but at present under a growth of valuable timber, such as cypress, white oak, ash, and sweet gum, and lying four miles above the present navigation of Chickahominy, which will be extended considerably, as there are subscriptions for that purpose. It will sell flocks of all sorts, with or without the land, also corn, fodder, and wheat. Twenty hands may be worked to advantage on the above land; and John Miller, who lives on the premises, will show it, and make known the terms. I purpose selling my land on Pamunkey river, below Cumberland town, at New Kent April court, and will lay it off in lots of three or four hundred acres. WILLIAM DAINGERFIELD.
COCHESTER, Nov. 3, 1777.
To be sold by the subscriber, for ready money, the warehouse lots in this town, also two hundred and forty acres of good land just above them, on the river, joining the ferry tract; also about two hundred acres on the head of a creek, with an overshot grist mill; and three hundred acres of good land under the Blue Ridge, near Abby's Gap. A blacksmith who has about three years to serve, with a complete set of smith's tools, a still of about one hundred gallons, and three good slaves, will be received in part of payment. Any person inclined to purchase may see the lots and land by applying to the subscriber, living in this place.
2p
WILLIAM BAYLY.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Lewis Tyler, attorney at law, deceased, will be sold on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 10th day of January next, if fair, or the next fair day,
THAT noted and valuable tract of land on Turnip creek, in Charlotte county, whereon the said Tyler lived, containing upwards of nine hundred acres of fine high and low land, with a plantation, dwelling-house, and several outhouses thereon. This land is however subject to the dower of the said Tyler's widow, which will be laid off before the day of sale. A good title will be made, and possession immediately delivered. At the same time and place will be sold all the personal estate of the said Tyler yet unsold, consisting of a valuable library of law books, and some other estate. All persons indebted to the estate are desired to make payment, and those who have claims are desired to make them known, that they may be adjusted.
4p
GEORGE CALDWELL, Adm. with the will annexed.
To be SOLD, on the first Thursday in January next, at Hanover courthouse, being court day,
A SMALL tract of land, containing one hundred and eight acres by an old survey, lying in King William county, formerly the property of Capt. Francis Smith, deceased, about three miles from Hanover town, and not more than half a mile from Pamunkey river. It abounds with fine timber, both pine and white oak, its soil not inferior to any corn and wheat land in that part of the country, and it is well watered. Any person inclined to purchase I expect will view the land, and I will treat for it privately upon application before the day of sale. Bond with approved security will be required for the purchase money, to carry interest from the day of sale if not paid the second day of April next. p FRANCIS SMITH.
CHESTERFIELD county, October 20, 1777.
PRESSED off the plantation of George Cellers, six miles from Woodstock, in Dunmore county, two steers, one black, with a white face, the other red; the two appraised to fifteen pounds. They are supposed to have left some drove going to the Northward. The owner, by applying to the subscriber in the above mentioned town, will get the appraisement.
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ADAM HOLKER.
STRAYED from the subscriber's plantation in the upper end of Goochland, on the first day of November, a handsome blood bay horse about four feet nine inches high, five years old last spring, has a small star in his forehead, one of his hind feet white, but is neither docked nor branded. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, in Charles City, shall receive ten dollars for their trouble. FRANCIS EPES.

W A N T E D, TWO fast sailing BOATS, to carry from fifty to sixty hds. of tobacco each. A good price will be given by (5) PHILIP & BOWDOIN.
FREDERICKSBURG, November 15, 1777. THE subscribers, being desirous to promote the manufacture of linen, duck, cotton and woollen cloths, in their several and various branches, have engaged in a factory, at this place, to commence from Christmas next; and as it will be rather difficult to procure the number of hands we propose employing at the present, we would willingly take white or black boys and girls, from twelve years old and upwards, to serve five years, at the expiration of which, their parents, or the owners of such negroes, will receive them with a trade of advantage to themselves, and of publick utility. Those gentlemen (friends to their country) who are willing to forward such a work, by assisting us with a few of their supernumerary little negroes, and rid themselves of that charge, will lay infinite obligations on their humble servants,
B. JOHNSTON. THOMAS WARING.
N. B. White boys and girls are taught to read and write, and boarded and clothed in a decent manner. Negroes are boarded and clothed clear of expense.
Slay and harness making are taught the apprentices, with the other arts, by T. WARING.
Those who are acquainted with the above mentioned Mr. Waring may rely that I have had the greatest character of his abilities in the weaving business, both from his late employer and those who have formerly given him their custom, and can assure the publick, from the character I have had of him, he is master of the business. 2|| B. JOHNSTON.
IT IS to inform the publick, that I have purchased a tract of land in the county of Halifax , at the mouth of Aaron's creek, on Dan river, containing by estimation forty acres, more or less, of one Mr. Alexander Roberts of Mecklenburg county, and paid him half of the consideration, to which land the said Roberts hath refused to make me a title, agreeable to contract; and as I am informed he is offering the same for sale, and I am now in possession of the land, I hereby give notice, that I intend, when law hath its proper force, to proceed against the said Roberts to compel him to make me a right to said land. I take this method to inform the publick, that should any one purchase the aforesaid land I shall hold possession until otherwise determined. 1|| JOHN DENNIS.
STOLEN from the subscriber, living in Mecklenburg county, near Johnston's store, a middle sized black mare with hanging mane and switch tail, a few saddle spots, some white hairs in her forehead, and branded on the near buttock and neck G. She was stolen the 22d of last month. Whoever will bring me the said mare shall receive twenty shillings reward, and upon conviction of the thief five pounds. 1|| JOSEPH GREEN.
COMMITTED to the publick jail, a runaway outlandish negro man who speaks very bad English , scarcely to be understood. However, by what I can gather from him, his name is WILL , and belongs to Mr. Berryman , who keeps Suffex courthouse. He is of a pretty black complexion, a stout made fellow, five feet six or seven inches high, and appears to be about forty years old. His forehead is a good deal wrinkled, and he has lost two or three of the fore teeth of his upper jaw. His owner is desired to make as speedy application for him as possible, that he may not suffer in jail by the inclemency of the season. tf P. PELHAM.
Sixty DOLLARS Reward. DESERTED from Captain John Lewis's company of state troops in the 11th regiment, the following soldiers, viz. Philip Atkins , about five feet nine or ten inches high, who I have heard is gone towards Carolina . James Jurden , (alias William Jones ) a tailor by trade, about five feet three or four inches high. They were all enlisted in Bedford county. Whoever secures the said deserters, so as they may join their company, or sends them to the commanding officer at Williamsburg , shall have the above reward, or twenty dollars for each. || JOHN M'ELHENY, Lieut.
Snow Creek, Henry county, October 27, 1777. DESERTED from Fort Salter's , in the New Pur -chase of the state of Georgia , the following soldiers, viz. Benjamin Muggerson , serjeant, from Buckingham . John Webster , and David Jennings , corporals, from Prince Edward . Joel Holland , from Cumberland . John Ramay , Thomas Church , and Jesse Mills , from Amberst . Joseph Lawrence , and Ambrase Hutchinson , from Henry . James Navarre , from Halifax . Andrew Clark , from Loudoun . Likewise James Smith , and Wallace Tunston , mulattoes, from Halifax . The above soldiers being chiefly enlisted by Capt. John Baird of the state of Georgia , it is not in my power at present to give a description of them, but expect they have mostly returned to their respective counties. I have in orders from Col. Elbert , of the 2d Georgia battalion of continental troops, to offer a free pardon to all deserters that voluntarily give themselves up to me and return to their duty; and I further offer a reward of twenty dollars for each of the above mentioned soldiers, to be delivered to me, or any other continental officer of the state of Georgia . 2p SHEM COOK, Capt. 2d Georgia battalion.
Sixty DOLLARS Reward. DESERTED from the Macklenburg company of state troops, Edward Clark , Stephen Hudson , and Edward Clark . Whoever delivers the said deserters to the commanding officer at Williamsburg shall receive the above reward, or twenty dollars for either of them. It is hoped that all wellwishers to themselves and their country will be active in apprehending the above deserters, and also those of the same company who were advertised in a former paper by Ensign Holmes . The soldiers belonging to the same company, who were indulged with furloughs, are earnestly requested to repair to this place immediately, or they will be considered as deserters, and treated as such, except those who have furloughs for a longer time than they have been absent, or are rendered unable by a low state of health.
WILLIAM BASKERVILLE, Lieut. One Hundred and Twenty DOLLARS Reward. FOR apprehending the following deserters, draughts from Charles City county, viz. Perkins Thompson , jun. who is twenty five years of age, of a yellow complexion, a shoemaker by trade, and is lurking about a place called Fontain's creek, in Brunswick county. James Miles , William Miles , William Pond , John Arthur (alias Smith ) and Benjamin Brown , are now lurking about in Charles City . We will give the above reward if the said deserters are delivered to the commanding officer in Williamsburg , or twenty dollars for each. Also to inform John Major , jun. and Edward Brown , who are draughts from the aforesaid county, that unless they come in to their duty by the tenth of December , they will be advertised as deserters, and treated as such. 1p JOHN DUDLEY, Lieut. BENJ. EDMONDSON, Ensign.
WHEREAS  Samuel Black , of Henry county, enlisted himself as a soldier some time last July with Ensign Thomas Buss , and has failed to join his company, according to orders, I hereby offer a reward of twenty dollars to any person that will bring him to headquarters in Williamsburg , or deliver him to any officer. 1p AMEROE DUDLEY, Capt.
RICHARD USREY, Gideon Hogg (alias Boar ) Julius Layne , William Melton , Overton Baker , Nathan Talley , son of Micajah , Henry Grubbs , John Clopton , William Goodman , John Mallory , Claiborne Gooch , Francis Tyler , Benjamin Sanders , John Frazer , Nathaniel Harris , Hezekiah Lord , James Howard , Thomas Stanley , jun. Elijah Avis , Thomas Stanley , son of John , draughts from the Hanover militia, for the XIVth regiment, failing to appear at the appointed time, are hereby advertised as deserters, and a reward of twenty dollars will be given for each man, on their delivery to the commanding officer at Williamsburg . p JOHN B. JOHNSON, Lieut.
DESERTED from the IVth Georgia battalion, the following soldiers, viz. James McCormick , about five feet four inches high, about twenty seven years old, of a fair complexion, has dark coloured hair, gray eyes, by trade a shoemaker, and born in Ireland . James McFarland , a Scotchman , twenty three years old, five feet five inches high, has blue eyes, fair hair and complexion, and a tailor by trade. John Mitchell , five feet five inches high, twenty one years old, fair complexion, brown hair, gray eyes, a shoemaker, and born in Ireland . John Hodges , a Scotchman , thirty years old, five feet nine inches high, brown hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, and is a tailor. Conor Sullivan , serjeant, an Irishman , twenty five years old, five feet six inches high, brown hair, black eyes, dark complexion, a weaver by trade. Twenty dollars reward for each. 2p BERNARD PATY, Lieut. IVth Georgia battalion.
GLOUCESTER county, Nov. 4, 1777. DOCTOR  John Coulter , from Baltimore , begs leave to inform the publick, that, agreeable to an order of court, he has begun to inoculate at the house lately occupied by Mr. John Dixon in Kingston . He flatters himself, as he is possessed of the most safe and agreeable method of inoculation, and his character and success, during a connection for several years with Dr. Henry Stevenson , being well known in this state, that he will meet, as he merits, encouragement. Those who are pleased to come under his care may be provided with every necessary at the hospital (except beds) which, that it need not be an obstacle, they may be assured can be effectually cleared of infection in a few hours.
N. B. The price is five pounds, and his stay will be only six weeks.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Williamsburg , a large chestnut sorrel horse about eight years old, fifteen hands high, has a blaze in his face, his two hind feet white, and branded on the near buttock 7. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, at Williamsburg , shall have a reward of fifteen dollars. CHAMPION TRAVIS.
WHEREAS  James Skelton of Charlotte , who enlisted with William Dickson , an officer in the continental service, upon condition that he himself continued in the service, but as he threw up his commission, the said Skelton paid back the bounty money, and gives this publick notice that he is clear of the said Dickson . 2p
ONE hundred and sixty five pounds six shillings and nine pence halfpenny is just due into my hands, as prize money due to Capt. James Barron and others, of the Hampton company, for the sloop Swallow , and boats Patsy and Rappahannock Packet . A farther sum is still due to the said company from the publick on account of other vessels captured, which when received shall be settled with the captors, who are desired to make application for their respective shares to JACOB WRAY, Agent.
YORK county, Nov. 19, 1777. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Samuel Presson , late of York county, are hereby requested to make immediate payment, that I may be enabled to discharge the debts due from the same; and those who have demands against the said estate are desired to make them known by the first of January next, as I purpose closing the estate's accounts by that time. || NICHOLAS PRESSON, Executor.
To be SOLD , at the late dwelling-house of John Woddrop , deceased, on Thursday the 8th of January next, if fair, otherwise next fair day, FIFTEEN likely SLAVES , men, women, boys, and girls, for ready money. 5|| ANNE WODDROP, Executrix.
To be SOLD on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 12th of December , if fair, otherwise next fair day, TRACT OF LAND in King & Queen county, near Todd's bridge, containing about sixteen hundred acres, altogether or in parcels, belonging to the estate of Humphrey Hill , deceased. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by 2p THE EXECUTORS.
To be SOLD to the best bidder, for ready money, on Monday the 11th of December , at the subscriber's shop in Williamsburg , SUNDRY tools and materials in the GOLDSMITH and WATCHMAKER'S business. My HOUSE and LOT in this city are also to be sold, at private bargain. The terms may be known, and payments made easy, by applying to p JAMES GEDDY.
FALMOUTH, Nov. 14, 1777. ALL persons who have any claims against Capt. Walter Vowles , deceased, are desired to send in their accounts, properly proved, that they may be adjusted, and paid. 4p THOMAS VOWLES, Adm.
FOR sale, at the subscriber's store in this city, a choice assortment of MEDICINES just imported, consisting of the following articles, viz. Jesuits bark , jallap , manna , Glauber salts , and senna , also a quantity of COPPERAS , which will be sold in small quantities, or by wholesale. NORTON & BEALL.
THE schooner Betsy , Richard Davis master, will sail for France in six weeks, and will take in tobacco on freight. For terms apply to Thomas Newton , jun. in Southampton , or Wills Cowper in Suffolk .
I HAVE in my possession, in the county of Dinwiddie , a Virginia born negro man named PHILL , who says he belongs to Mr. William Meriwether of Hanover county; and there being no jail in the county, the owner may have him by applying to me || DAVID WALKER, Sheriff.
Twenty DOLLARS Reward. RUN away the 20th of October last, from the subscriber in Pittsylvania county, a mulatto man slave named James , about twenty years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high, well made, has lost one of his fore teeth, has a scar near one of his eyes, and a lump on one of his legs, occasioned by the cut of an axe; had on when he went away a felt hat almost new, a hunting shirt, leather breeches, and linen trousers over them, besides other old clothing. It is presumed he may make down toward James river, in order to get on board some of the British ships. Whoever will secure him in any jail, so that I recover him again, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable expenses if brought home. p JOHN DONELSON.
N. B. I do hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from entertaining the said runaway on board their vessels.
SEVENTY dollars reward for the following soldiers, viz. Randol Luscay , Heartwell Harrison , Jesse Williams , Samuel Brastington , Joe Butler , mulatto, Jack Stuart , do. Phil. Evans , do. who were draughted out of Prince George county. For each of the above men I will give ten dollars, and pay all expenses if delivered to the commanding officer in Williamsburg , or to the subscriber in Prince George county. 2p BENJAMIN GREEN, Ensign XIVth Virg. reg.

Forty DOLLARS Reward. DESERTED from Capt. Thomas Massie's new recruits for the sixth Virginia regiment, the following soldiers, viz. George Batson , an Englishman , much pitted with the smallpox, five feet eight or nine inches high, was enlisted in Williamsburg , but have been informed he ran away from his master in North Carolina . William Harris , a mulatto fellow, about five feet eleven inches high, the veins in his legs being much broke, appear in knots, he was enlisted in the lower end of New Kent , but expect he is lurking about Charles City . Whoever delivers the said soldiers to the commanding officer in Williamsburg shall receive the above reward, or twenty dollars for either. By order of Capt. Massie .
2|| JAMES TAYLOR, serjeant.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of Benjamin Applewhite , deceased, are requested to make them known, and those indebted thereto are desired to make immediate payment to 5p WILLIAM ORR, JOHN APPLEWHITE, } Adm.
FOR sale, a thousand acres of land in Halifax county, Virginia , lying upon Dan river, two hundred and fifty of which are choice low grounds, with a plantation thereon, in good order for cropping, sufficient to work ten or twelve hands to advantage. There is a good dwelling-house and necessary out-houses, an orchard of apple and peach trees, a good fishing place, &c. For terms apply to the subscriber, on the premises. || JAMES LE GRAND.
NANSEMOND, November 1, 1777.
A CLERGYMAN of the church of England , of approved abilities, will be employed for the upper parish of Nansemond county. His salary, when agreed on, will be raised by subscription. There is a glebe in the said parish, which is a large and convenient dwelling-house, with other necessary houses, in good order for the reception of a family. p
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 28, 1777.
GREAT wages will be given by the subscriber to journeymen GUNSMITHS, BLACKSMITHS, and NAILORS, that are good workmen. None others need apply. Six or eight boys are wanting, as APPRENTICES. (tf) JAMES ANDERSON.
ALEXANDRIA October 12, 1777.
WE want SHIP SMITHS, NAILORS, SHIP CARPENTERS, ROPE MAKERS, and SAIL MAKERS. To such tradesmen very great encouragement will be given by 6p JENIFER & HOOD.
To be RENTED for a term of years, and entered upon at Christmas, or sooner. THE houses where Charles Ginnour lately kept store, in Brunswick county, Meherrin parish, known by the name of the Glebe , but a few miles from Hicksford , on the main road to Halifax . Its situation, as well as improvements, render it convenient for a tavern-keeper, merchant, or tradesman. Any quantity of land may be had with the houses that will best suit the tenant, and any additional improvement made that is thought necessary. 7|| JAMES WALL, jun.
To be SOLD at publick sale in Fredericksburg , on Thursday the 8th of January, if fair, otherwise the next fair day,
ABOUT fifty choice SLAVES, consisting of men, women, and children. I will also treat with any person inclined to purchase a fine and pleasant SEAT on Rappahannock river; it is where I formerly lived, lying on the north side, in King George county, about fourteen miles below Fredericksburg . The tract contains one thousand one hundred and forty acres, on which there is a good and convenient brick dwelling-house, with all kinds of office houses, also a good grist mill standing on a very convenient stream of water, and was rebuilt about three years ago. p WILLIAM CHAMPE.
ALL persons indebted to Messrs. Glasford, Gordon, Monteath, & Co. of Glasgow , for dealings with the late Mr. Adam Fleming , their factor at Cabin Point , are hereby requested to take notice, that no person in Virginia has a right to make any settlement of accounts, or receive payment of any debt due on the said store books. It is therefore desired that due regard may be paid to this notice, as no transaction whatever subsequent to the publication hereof will be deemed valid unless it is done with some person or persons properly authorised and appointed by the said Glasford, Gordon, Monteath, & Co. p NEIL JAMIESON.
YORK county, November 1, 1777.
I AM in immediate want of three pair of good honest SAWYERS, for whom I will give ninety pounds a year, or thirty pounds per pair. Those who have them to hire for that sum will apply to William Digges , jun. of York county, or in his absence to Edward Wright , overseer. p
DESERTED from Genl. Gage's  Daniel Murphy , a soldier in Col. Harrison's regiment of artillery. He is an Irishman , five feet five or six inches high, well made, of a ruddy complexion, has a down look, and dark hair; had on when he went away a blue coat turned up with red, white jacket and breeches. Twenty dollars will be given to any person who delivers him to the commanding officer at Portsmouth . || THOMAS DIX, Lieut. Artillery.
DESERTED from the Norfolk Revenge galley, a negro man named HARRY , about twenty eight years of age, well set, and very likely. Capt. Calvert bought the said negro from Mr. Southall in Williamsburg . Whoever takes him up, and delivers him to me at Hampton , shall receive eight dollars.
2p WRIGHT WESTCOTT.
BUCKINGHAM county, Nov. 1, 1777.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Pallay , deceased, are requested, in the most pressing manner, to make the most speedy payment of what they owe; and as I wish to pay away all the money which I receive, either from them or from the sale of the estate, as soon as it comes to my hands, I request those who have any claims against the same will not delay making me acquainted therewith.
p WILLIAM AKERS, jun. Adm.
Thirty SHILLINGS Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, about ten days ago, a dark bay horse about fourteen hands high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, about seven or eight years old, is a draught horse, and in coming lately from the Northward in a waggon is much marked with the gear; his brand (if any) I am a stranger to, or if he has any particular marks, except a small fore or two, pretty near each other, on his back, hurt by a saddle. Any person bringing him to me shall receive the above reward, or three dollars for giving me such intelligence that I may get him again.
WILLIAM DANDRIDGE.
RICHMOND town, November 2, 1777.
RUN away from the subscriber, some time in May last, a negro fellow named WILL , about twenty five years of age, five feet four or five inches high, much pitted with the smallpox, stammers in his speech, has a down look, and is an artful villain. Ten dollars will be given to any person who will deliver the said negro to me, in Cumberland county.
BEVERLEY RANDOLPH.
Fifteen POUNDS reward.
RUN away from the subscriber's flut at Portsmouth , some time last December , JACK , a stout well set fellow, whose whiskers grow low down in his face, and speaks remarkably quick. I purchased the said fellow of Mr. Thomas Gilchrist , and he was formerly the property of John Hosea in Pasquotank county, N. Carolina , where he has been taken up since he ran away, but, according to custom, made his escape as he was coming home, and it is supposed is gone back to the same neighbourhood. Whoever delivers the said negro to me shall have the above reward.
tf JOHN MAYO.
For SALE,
ATRACT of choice land in Halifax county, N. Carolina , on Great Fishing creek, containing five hundred acres, the greatest part of which is rich low grounds, good for tobacco, wheat, or any kind of grain, and well wooded and watered. There is a large plantation, in good order for cropping.----- Negroes will be taken in part for pay.
5p JOSEPH BORDEN.
For SALE,
A QUANTITY of well assorted MEDICINES. For terms apply to Dr. D. Finley at Portsmouth , or the subscriber at Hampton , on board the Hero galley.
THOMAS KEMPE.
OKEN Iron Works, Bedford county, October 16.
I WILL give ready money for young likely negroes from 15 to 20 years of age. I would also hire, between this and the first of January next, 50 or 60 negro men, for one, two, or three years; one half of the first year's hire will be paid down, if required. The situation of the works is very healthy, the labour of the slaves moderate, and they shall have a plentiful diet. I will allow an advanced price for carpenters and wheelwrights, but will not be concerned with any that are noted runaways. Any persons inclining to treat with me are desired to send their proposals to either of the printers, and I will give them an immediate answer.
(8) DAVID ROSS.
To be SOLD in the town of York,
ADWELLING-HOUSE twenty four feet by sixteen, with a shed the full length of the house, eight feet wide, and an angle chimney that serves both rooms. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to Mt. John Hay at York , or to the subscriber in King & Queen .
p ROBERT HAY.
YORK, Nov. 12, 1777.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of the Hon. Robert Burwell , deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those who have demands against the said estate are desired to send them properly proved, to
THO. NELSON, jun. Executor.
WHEREAS I have purchased of a certain Robert Eccles , of Amelia county, a tract of land containing about 130 acres, lying on the Hurricane creek, near Green's church, and have paid part of the purchase money; and whereas the said Eccles has failed to convey me the said land agreeable to bargain, and still refuses so to do, I do hereby forewarn any person from purchasing said land, as I am determined to seek justice whenever law may put it in my power.
2p ISHAM MALONE.
For SALE,
A NEW VESSEL on the stocks in Norfolk river, ready for launching, built of the best materials, and well formed for sailing fast. The terms may be known by applying to
p WILLIAM COWPER.
For SALE,
THE pleasant and healthy situation of Winfore's , with about one thousand two hundred and fifty acres of good land, lying in New Kent county, ten miles above Cumberland , and within fourteen miles of James river. There is on the said land a small convenient dwelling-house, barns, stables, and other convenient outhouses, with a garden and yard well paled in. It abounds with marle of different kinds, and has a number of excellent springs, with about twenty acres of fine meadow ground. For terms apply to Mr. Richard Adams in Richmond , Mr. John Blair in Williamsburg , Mr. Benjamin Lewis in New Kent or the subscriber living in Augusta county.
THOMAS ADAMS.
To be SOLD, LEASED, or RENTED by the year, ADOWER in two thousand one hundred acres of land lying in the upper part of Loudoun county. It is very level, and esteemed as good for tobacco, corn, or wheat, as any below the Ridge . For terms apply to the subscriber in Spotsylvania , near Fredericksburg . 4p JAMES MARYE.
To be SOLD for ready money, on the first day of January next, at the subscriber's in Spotsylvania ,
FIVE valuable Virginia born SLAVES, viz. two men, a woman, and two children. Also will be hired, at the same time and place, for one year, ten negroes; the terms of hire to be agreed upon that day. 2p WILLIAM P. THURSTON.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of Richard Allen , sen. deceased, are desired to apply for payment, and those indebted to make payment by the twelfth of December next, as it is expected all the legatees will attend at New Kent courthouse on that day, in order that I may make up my administration of the estate. || RICHMOND ALLEN.
To be SOLD for ready money, on Wednesday the 17th of December, at the plantation where James Gaines lives, in Orange county,
SUNDRY valuable SLAVES, consisting of young fellows, women, and boys; also the stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, and the crop of wheat and corn on said plantation.
4p BENJAMIN POLLARD.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 1, 1777.
JOURNEYMEN TAILORS that understand their business will meet with good encouragement by applying to
2p ARCHIBALD DIDDEF.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of William Meulsen , deceased, of Amelia , are desired to make them known, properly authenticated, to the executors immediately, as we purpose to give up the estate to the legatees next Christmas .
|| WILLIAM GILES. RICHARD EGGLESTON, sen.
RICHMOND town, October 24, 1777.
A n elderly woman who can weave, and is capable of managing six or eight spinners, will receive good encouragement by applying to
W. DANDRIDGE.
If she can sew and knit, it will be more acceptable.
YORK town, Nov. 3, 1777.
JAMES WESTON , of Brunswick county, who obtained furlough till the first of October , but failing to return, is hereby advertised as a deserter, and a reward of twenty dollars will be given for delivering him to any continental officer. He is about six feet high, has light hair and eyes, and served in the campaign at Norfolk in Capt. Meade's company of the second Virginia regiment. || FRANCIS MENNIS, Lieut. first Virg. reg.
WHEREAS , about two months ago, I left Patrick Welch , seaman, sick in the hospital at Portsmouth , since which I am informed he has recovered his health, and is walking about the said town, careless of duty, I do hereby order him to repair on board the Henry immediately, now on her station in Mobjack bay, otherwise he will be deemed a deserter.
p ROBERT TOMPKINS, Captain.
STRAYED from the glebe of St. Mark's parish, in Culpeper , some time in August 1776, a black and white cow big with calf, and a small red and white one; also in May 1777, a brown and white cow, with a bell on, which is supposed to be stopped on the road leading through King George to Richmond courthouse, as she went off with other cattle that got safe down there; likewise, in the succeeding July , a brown ox with a flat back marked with the whip, and wide horns; and some time since, a black and white one with a small bell. They are all marked, except the small red and white cow, which had no ear marks, with a crop and swallow fork in the right ear, and a crop and two slits in the left. Whoever will contrive, or give such intelligence of the above described cattle to the subscriber, living at the said glebe, so that they may be got, shall receive five pounds, or twenty shillings for each. p EDWARD JONES.

TO BE SOLD.
THE term of seven years yet to come, and unexpired, of and in a very valuable estate rented to me by the Hon. Philip Ludwell Lee, consisting of about one hundred and thirty SLAVES, young and old, and about eleven thousand acres of very fine LAND, situated in the counties of Loudoun and Fairfax, with two large ISLANDS in Potomack river, called the Sugar Lands. On this estate are several plantations in fine order for cropping or farming; and for the convenience of purchasers, the whole will be laid off in ten or twelve divisions. The sale in Fairfax will be on Thursday the eighteenth, and in Loudoun on Monday the twenty second, of December next. At the same times and places respectively will be sold the crops of corn, tobacco, and wheat, the flocks of cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep, and the tools and utensils of trade and husbandry. My lease will be produced the time of the sale, for the satisfaction of purchasers, and any of my creditors will have their just demands discounted.
JOHN BALLENGINE.
VIRGINIA, November 19, 1777.
To be RENTED for one year, to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling-house of Joseph Foster, deceased, adjoining the lands of Peter Robinson, deceased, on Pamunkey river, on Monday the eighth of December, if fair, otherwise next fair day.
THE lands and houses of the said deceased. There is a good dwelling-house and other necessary houses, a good fishery, cleared ground sufficient to work six or seven hands to advantage, and there is a quantity of wheat sown on the place. At the same time will be hired, for one year, several negroes, viz. a valuable fellow, who is a good cooper, a tolerable carpenter, and an excellent mower, some good plow boys, also wenches and girls that are fine spinners; which also will be sold, about one hundred barrels of corn, fodder, plantation utensils, also two mares and a colt, and many other things too tedious to mention. Twelve months credit will be allowed for the rent of the land and hire of the negroes, on giving bond and approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid when due. All the other effects to be sold for ready money.
N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are desired to make payment as soon as possible, and those who have any demands on the same are hereby requested to bring them in, properly proved, as soon as they can, that provision may be made for the speedy discharge of them.
JOHN BLACKWELL, Executor.
FLUVANNA county, October 22, 1777.
WHEREAS I enlisted with George Thompson, then of Albemarle county, Lieutenant in Capt. Brown's company, for the colonial service, upon this express condition, that if I was ever ordered out of the state of Virginia I should then be immediately discharged by the said Thompson from any farther service; and whereas, some time in the month of June last, there were orders for the first regiment of the state troops, to which I belonged, to join General Washington, upon which I applied to Mr. Thompson for a discharge, agreeable to terms of enlistment, who refused to give one, alledging it was out of his power, but at the same time acknowledged my right to such a discharge, I therefore publish this advertisement to inform the Governor and Council, or any other power that may have a right to determine the matter, that I shall be ready to attend any place for that purpose, though I should acknowledge it a great indulgence to have it determined in Fluvanna county, where the evidences are, as it would save trouble and expense.
ADAM COUSINS.
For SALE.
SPRIGHTLY, or WASHINGTON, two very fine stud horses, at the subscriber's plantation in Dinwiddie county, fourteen miles above Petersburg. Sprightly, imported from England in the year 1773, now rising nine years old, is a beautiful horse, of a dark chestnut colour, upwards of fifteen hands and an inch high, of fine action, is sound and free from blemish, and prettily marked. He was got by Wildman's Babram, his dam by Roger's Babram, his granddam by Sedbury, out of Lord Portmore's Ebony, and has won plates both in England and America. Washington is a fine bay colour, upwards of fifteen hands high, rising six years old; he was got by Selim, who was got by Othello; he was got by Old Crab, out of a brood mare of the Duke of Richmond's; Selim's dam was Selima, got by the Godolphin Arabian. Washington's dam was a very fine imported mare called Moggy, and was got by Lord Portmore's noted horse Cripple, who was got by the Godolphin Arabian; her granddam belonged to the late Duke of Hamilton, and was of the same name. I will sell either of them, and allow a reasonable credit.
ABRAHAM SMITH.
PRINCE GEORGE county.
I HAVE in my possession, by swapping with one Richard Bishop (who I am convinced, from circumstances to tedious to be inserted, have stole him) a bay roan gelding branded on the near buttock H. He is about twelve or thirteen hands high, has a white fetlock, and a blaze in his forehead. The owner may have him, on paying expenses, by applying to
NICHOLAS WILKINSON.
WANTED at the PUBLICK FOUNDRY at Westham, near Richmond town, three or four good workmen who have been employed in moulding in loam and sand, and are acquainted with casting cannon, ball, &c. Such men will meet with proper encouragement by applying to Mr. John Reveley, manager at the said works, or to the subscribers in Richmond.
RICHARD ADAMS. NATHANIEL WILKINSON. TURNER SOUTHALL.
I DO hereby inform the publick, that I have taken the greatest care to acquaint myself with the DISTILLING BUSINESS, and can undertake to make two gallons and a half of good spirit from every bushel of good wheat. Any person inclining to be perfected in the business may apply to me in Prince Edward county.
EZEKIEL HENDRICK.
FOUR quarter casks of old Madeira WINE, which were stored at St. Eustatia in June 1775, will be sold at Suffolk on Wednesday the 3d of December, by
CORNELIUS CALVERT.
N. B. At the same time will be sold an assortment of MEDICINES, just imported, consisting of Jesuits Bark, Manna, Ipecacuanha, Senna, Spanish Licorice, &c.
GLOUCESTER county, KINGSTON parish, Nov. 13, 1777.
TAKEN up near New Point Comfort, a small Schooner, the property of Col. Hove of Alexandria, the skipper of which informed me that he was drove ashore by the Emerald's barge, and quitted her; upon which the enemy went on board, plundered her of part of her cargo, and then set her on fire. I luckily got to her time enough to extinguish the flames, and got her into a safe harbour. The owner may have her, and cargo, on paying as the law directs.
JOIAH FOSTER.
COMMITTED to the publick jail, a runaway negro man, Virginia born, who says his name is LEWIS GOFF, and pretends to be free. He acknowledges he was bound a servant to Jane Netherland of Halifax, who died last July. As she was a tenant to Pierce Wade, it is probable he may know the fellow. He is five feet six or seven inches high, has a smiling countenance when he speaks, is raw boned, but appears strong and well made. Whoever has a right to claim him is desired to make it appear, and take him away.
PETER PELHAM.
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 24, 1777.
STRAYED or STOLEN out of Mr. Robert Jackson's lot in this city, on Friday the 21st instant, at night, a small gray horse about thirteen hands and a half high, nine or ten years old next spring, has a hanging mane and short switch tail, part of his mane is cut short, has some hair rubbed off his right side by a saddle, paces slow, trots when out of the bridle, and gallops well. Whoever delivers him to Mr. Robert Jackson, or Mr. Thomas Stubbs at Gapabosick ferry, shall have a reward of twenty shillings.
SAMUEL PRYOR.
STOLEN from the subscriber in James City county, some time in September last, a slender m de bay horse with a thin mane and long bushy tail, about thirteen hands high, branded on the near buttock B, with some other letter on the left of it, but not plain; he is a young horse, has good spirit, and paces very easy. Whoever delivers him to me, or gives intelligence so that I get him again, shall have four dollars, and on conviction of the thief thirty dollars.
WILLIAM GEDDY.
To be SOLD at publick vendue, on Wednesday the 3d of December, at Suffolk, if fair, otherwise next fair day, the following GOODS, viz
A LARGE quantity of Demarara rum and spirits, Madeira wine in quarter casks, muscovado and loaf sugar, salt, jesuits bark, black pepper, nutmegs, cinnamon, coarse cloths, osnabrugs, sheeting, shirting linen, sail duck, dowlas, thread and silk handkerchiefs, pins, corks, card wire, paper, mens coats, waistcoats, and breeches, a quantity of medicine, superfine blue and scarlet cloth, some red serge, gold buttons, sewing thread and silk, hat cord, scarlet and blue mohair, mens laced and plain hats, &c. &c. &c.
PHRIPP & BOWDOIN.
To be RENTED, and may be entered on in a few weeks, THE brick building next the Raleigh with four very neat rooms and closets, a good kitchen, smoke-house, coal house, &c. a garden, and a very large stable with a granary in it, also a cow house. For terms apply to John Carter, who now lives there. It is desired that all those who are indebted to the subscriber will immediately give bond and security, otherwise their accounts will be given to an attorney, without farther notice from
JOHN CARTER.
To be SOLD.
THE beautiful horse SPECIMEN, got by Pearnought upon Old Jenny Disrael. He is full brother to Regulus and Godolphin. His colour is a fine bay, and his form equal to that of any horse in the state. He is now rising five, and will be in high perfection for covering the next season, having been put only to three or four mares this year. Any person who inclines to purchase him may know the price by applying to Mr. Robert Dabney at Offey Hoo, Hanover county, where the horse is to be seen, or to the subscriber in York.
THOMAS NELSON, jun.
To be SOLD, by virtue of a decree of the Hon. Court of Admiralty, for ready money, on Thursday the 4th of December, at Mr. Arthur Upshaw's in Northampton county,
THE schooner Molly, with her sails, rigging, apparel, &c about sixty tons burthen, as she now lies in Hog Island inlet.
BEN: POWELL, Marshal.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, the 2d Thursday in December, at New Kent courthouse, it being court day,
A TRACT of land in New Kent, near the said courthouse, containing four hundred acres more or less. It would be useless to give any other description than its being within a small distance of Cumberland, adjoining the land of Col. Clayton, Mrs. Hurtwell, and Bailey's ordinary. The said land at present is rented to Julius Martin, who could show the land. Any person inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to Capt. James Fletcher, in the lower end of Caroline, any time before the day, who is empowered to sell the same. Immediate possession may be had, and an undoubted right made by
ABRAHAM MARTIN.
To be SOLD at Suffolk, on Friday the 19th of December, to the highest bidder,
THE boat Dolphin, with her sails and rigging complete for sea, burthen about twenty blues, as she now lies at South Quay.
JOHN SINCLAIR.
To be SOLD before the Raleigh tavern, on Monday the 29th of December, at IV o'clock in the afternoon, for ready money,
A VALUABLE tract of land in James City county, known by the name of Jockey's Neck, containing by estimation two hundred acres, and late the property of Mrs. Susannah Tate, deceased. Mr. Edmund Randolph, who is authorised to sell the land, will show it to any person, and will likewise treat for the same by private bargain, in which case notice will be given, to prevent unnecessary attendance.
GLOUCESTER county, Nov. 20, 1777.
THE Rev. Mr. Field having declined his duty as minister of Kingston parish, the vestry of said parish would be glad to employ a minister of the profession of the church of England. The glebe in said parish is situated on East river, and very convenient to fish and oysters, is in exceeding good order, with good outhouses, garden, &c. and has two valuable negroes belonging thereto.
JOHN DIXON, EDWARD HUGHES. churchwardens.
MECKLENEURG, Nov. 10, 1777.
ALL persons are hereby forewarned from purchasing any part of the estate of Richard Ragsdale which he received by his wife Judith McKnight from
WILLIAM MITCHELL.
NOVEMBER 15, 1777.
I PURPOSE attending at Lunenburg court the eleventh of December, at Bute courthouse, in North Carolina, the fifteenth and sixteenth, and at Mr. William Martin's, in Halifax town, the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth of the same month, in order to treat for PORK and BEEF for the use of the army and navy of Virginia, at which places he hopes to meet with gentlemen who have those articles to dispose of, that he may have an opportunity to procure provision for the above purpose.
JOHN PIERCE.
N. B. Mr. William Eaton, commissary of issues, will treat with those that will apply to him; as also Mr. Benjamin Putney, near Cabin Point.
TEN dollars reward for apprehending and delivering PATTY, a lightish coloured negro woman, pitted with the smallpox, about thirty years of age, walks well, and generally fast, is rather about the middle size, well shaped, and dresses neatly. The same reward for finding, and sending to James Turner at Newcastle, or John Redd at Rocky Mills, a bay horse that strayed from the last mentioned place; he is about fourteen hands and a half high, with hanging mane and short switch tail, shod all round, and branded on the near shoulder, as well as I can recollect, with the form of a heart.
JOHN SYME.
COMMITTED to the jail of Northumberland county, the 9th instant (November) a negro man named Aaron, formerly the property of Capt. William Graham of said county, at present the property of Mr. Joseph Pearson of Charlotte county. He is about five feet seven or eight inches high, well made, has on a negro cotton coat, breeches, &c. The owner is desired to apply immediately, and pay charges.
JESSE ALEXANDER.

To be SOLD at Fredericksburg, by public auction, on Monday the 15th of December, for ready money, THIRTY choice NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys, and girls, of different ages. Amongst the men are a blacksmith and bracklayer. LEWIS WILLIS. All those who have any demands against the estate of Mr. John Champe of King George county, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested, and they shall be uncharged. LEWIS WILLIS.
DESERTED from my quota of state troops, PRESLEY GARNER, about sixteen years old, five feet two inches high, has dark hair, and stoops in his shoulders. I have been informed that he enlisted with Lieut. Thomas Pollard, on board of Capt. Calvert's galley. Whoever delivers the said deserter to the commanding officer in Williamsburg shall have ten dollars reward. 2p WILLIAM LAWSON, Lieut.
COMMITTED to the jail of Cumberland county, a negro man who calls himself BILLY, and says he belongs to Thomas Tompkins of Gloucester county. He has on a brownish coloured Virginia cloth coat, the cuffs turned up with green, and a cape of brown broadcloth, a light coloured broadcloth waistcoat, an old pair of negro cotton breeches, and an old pair of white country yarn stockings. He is about five feet seven or eight inches high, slim made, and has a thin visage. The owner is desired to pay charges, and take him away. JOHN WILY.
RUN away the last of September, two negroes. One a wench named Lucy, thirty years of age, five feet three or four inches high, of a yellow complexion, speaks plain, has a scar between her eye brows, and another under her left breast; had on when she went away a black striped Virginia cloth jacket and petticoat. The other a boy named Caleb, twelve or thirteen years old, has a very notable scar on his breast, occasioned by a burn, and has a very fly look; his clothing is of the same kind of cloth as the wench's, and he had on a felt hat. I will give a reward of five dollars for each, if taken in the country; and if out thereof, fifteen dollars each. If brought to me near the courthouse in Caroline county, I will give the above reward, and all reasonable charges. CHARLES BEAZLEY.
STOLEN out of my pasture, in the night of the 31st of October, a large sorrel horse about five feet high, with hanging mane and short switch tail, and a small white spot on his withers, occasioned by a hurt from a saddle. He was three years old last spring, holds his head remarkably high when rode, and was taken from the upper end of Brunswick county, on Great creek. Whoever brings the said horse to me shall have ten pounds reward, and on conviction of the thief five pounds more. MARY ROBBARTS.
STRAYED from my Newpost plantation, on the 2d instant (November) a likely bright bay horse about fifteen hands high, with hanging mane and switch tail, about six years old, trots and gallops well, does not show to any advantage until mounted, when he carries a beautiful tail, and his head very lofty. I do not recollect his marks, or if he had any brand. Any person who will deliver him to me at Fredericksburg shall have five pounds reward. ALEX: SPOTSWOOD.
Three POUNDS Reward. STRAYED from the subscriber at the Warm Springs, Augusta county, the 20th of August last, a black horse four feet eight or nine inches high, branded on the near buttock with IK or HK in a piece, and I believe on the shoulder with the same; he is a natural pacer. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse to Mr. Sampson Matthews in Staunton, Capt. Lewis at the Warm Springs, or to the subscriber near the mouth of Rockfish, in Albemarle county. 2p CHARLES IRVING.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber living in the upper end of Caroline county, the last of September, two mares. One a sorrel, branded on the near buttock 3 S, and has a small star in her forehead. The other a bay, two years old, neither docked nor branded, has the firing halt, and one of her fore legs has been broke. Whoever delivers the mares to me, or gives me such intelligence that I get them again, shall have a reward of six dollars for each; and if stolen, on conviction of the thief, five pounds. Also strayed or stolen from Mr. Owen Gwathmey's of King William county, in September 1776, a gray mare four years old, neither docked nor branded, has a white spot in her face, inclining to one eye, one of her hips and thighs of a lighter colour than the other parts of her body, and has a stately carriage. Whoever delivers the said mare to me, or gives me such intelligence as I get her again, shall have a reward of ten pounds; and if stolen, on conviction of the thief, fifteen pounds. JOHN CLARK.
STRAYED from my plantation in Cumberland, about the first of August last, a bay colt two years old last spring, with a star in his forehead, his hind feet white, not docked, but branded on the near buttock I M in a piece. Whoever gives me such intelligence as I get him again shall be handsomely rewarded. JEHU MEADOW.
Fifteen DOLLARS Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber in Spotsylvania county, near Carr's bridge, in the night of the 16th of October, a likely bay horse four years old, near fourteen hands high, not docked, branded on the near buttock with a dot, has a star in his forehead, one of his hind feet white, trots and gallops, has good life, and is half blooded, which he shows. Whoever gives me intelligence so that I get him shall have ten dollars, or the above reward if brought home. WILLIAM BLAYDES.
P. S. There was left in my pasture, the night my horse was taken away, an old bay mare branded on the near buttock and shoulder M, blind of an eye, and has several white spots on her. Whoever owns her may have her by applying to the subscriber. W. B.
STOLEN from the subscriber near Bedford courthouse, the 20th of April last, two fillies. One a bright sorrel, with a blaze face, a natural pacer, some of her feet white, undocked, but branded on the off shoulder and buttock W. The other a dark gray, undocked, branded on the near shoulder and buttock W. Whoever brings the said fillies to me shall have four pounds reward, or forty shillings for such intelligence as I get them again; and if stolen twenty dollars, on conviction of the thief, if a white man. WILLIAM READ.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Mr. Reeves's ordinary, the 21st of October, a sorrel horse four years old last spring, with hanging mane and long tail, a star in his forehead, his right hind foot white, not branded. I will give a reward of ten dollars to any person who delivers the said horse to Capt. Hartwell Marrable or Mr. Reeves in Sussex, or to the subscriber in Charles City; and if stolen, on conviction of the thief, five pounds. WILLIAM BRYAN.
TAKEN up in Gloucester, two cows and calves. One a black and white, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and an over and underkeel in the left. The other a red, marked with a crop, slit, and underkeel in the right ear, and a crop and a swallow fork in the left. Posted and appraised, the black and white to four pounds thirteen shillings and fourpence, and the red to four pounds sixteen shillings and eightpence. CHRISTOPHER PRYOR.
TAKEN up in Henrico, near the head of Pig river, a bay mare eighteen years old, about four feet five inches high, and branded on the near buttock W H. Posted, and appraised to twenty seven shillings and sixpence. ROBERT JONES.
TAKEN up in Richmond county, near the courthouse, a dark bay horse about fourteen hands high, about fifteen years old, with hanging mane and switch tail, his near hind foot white, his off hind foot partly so, and paces well. Posted, and appraised to fifteen pounds. BENJAMIN BRAMHAM.
TAKEN up in Buckingham, near the courthouse, a large brindled bull with a star in his forehead, has some white under his belly, half his tail white, appears to be very old, and marked with a smooth crop in each ear. Posted, and appraised to thirty shillings. SAMUEL GLOVER.
TAKEN up on Back creek, in Botetourt, a dark bay mare about fourteen hands high, six or seven years old, has a little white on the near heel, some small white spots on the near flank, is a natural pacer, and branded on the near buttock D. Also a likely yearling part bay colt, that shews a good deal of the English blood. Posted and appraised, mare and colt, to fifty pounds. SAMUEL M'ELHENRY.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg, on the Middle Bluebone, a brown steer with a pied face, and marked with a crop in each ear. Also a dark brindled heifer, two years old next spring, unmarked. And a red cow yearling, marked with a crop in the left ear, and a slit and underkeel in the right. Posted and appraised, the first to three pounds, the second to twenty shillings, and the last to ten shillings. WILLIAM HARRESS, sen.
TAKEN up in Halifax, near Hico, a red and white pied heifer about three years old, marked with a smooth crop in the right ear, and a swallow fork and underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to forty shillings. JOSEPH FONTAINE.
TAKEN up in Goochland, on Beavertown, a red heifer about two years old, unmarked. Posted, and appraised to thirty shillings. JOHN PAYNE, jun.
TAKEN up in Halifax, on Banister river, a small black mare about four feet high, four years old, paces slow, has a long switch tail, no brand perceivable, but had on an old bell with a raw hide collar. Posted, and appraised to five pounds. MOSES TERRY.
TAKEN up on Back creek, in Botetourt, a bay horse thirteen hands and a quarter high, fourteen or fifteen years old, has a small star in his forehead, some saddle spots, appears to have had a fistula, trots and gallops, had on a bell with a leather strap and buckle, branded on the near shoulder I, and on the near buttock F. Posted, and appraised to ten pounds. GILBERT MAESHAL.
TAKEN up in Louisa, within ten miles of the courthouse, a large chestnut sorrel horse about eight years old, paces naturally, shod all round, has a blaze, or rather a white streak, down his face, nearly to his nose, a sprig tail, half his mane cut off the rear side, had a small singing bell on, and branded on the near shoulder with a heart, and a stroke, or the letter I, through it. Posted, and appraised to thirty pounds. RICHARD PHILLIPS.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg, a light brindled heifer about three years old, marked with a crop and slit in the right ear, and a slit in the left. Posted, and appraised to fifty shillings. RICHENS BRAME.
TAKEN up in Pittsylvania, on Straight Stone creek, a bright bay mare two years old last spring, with a long narrow blaze in her forehead, both hind feet and above half the legs white, is hipbotten, docked, but has no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to eight pounds. THOMAS DILLARD.
TAKEN up in Buckingham, near the New Store, a red and white pied steer with very blunt horns, about four years old, marked with a slit and half crop in the right ear, and a crop and underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to three pounds. JACOB BLACKBURN.
TAKEN up in Powhatan, a mouse coloured mare about twelve years old, four feet two or three inches high, with a star in her forehead, a white streak over the left nostril, hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock IS. Posted, and appraised to five pounds. JOSIAH THOMPSON.
TAKEN up in Orange, a black steer six or seven years old, marked with a crop and underkeel in the right ear, and a crop in the left. Posted, and appraised to eight pounds. JAMES TAYLOR.
TAKEN up on Cub creek, in Louisa, a dark roan horse about four feet five inches high, appears to be old, has large saddle spots, his hind feet white, no perceivable brand, but marked with an underkeel in his right ear. Also a bay yearling mare colt, neither docked nor branded, badly grown, with a small star in her forehead. Posted, and appraised to four pounds sixteen shillings and eightpence. GEORGE HOLLAND.
TAKEN up in Culpeper, a sorrel mare about four feet four inches high, with hanging flaxen mane and switch tail, has a scar on her rump, and branded on the near buttock M C. Posted, and appraised to eight pounds. BENJAMIN CAVE.
TAKEN up in Louisa, on Contrary creek, a dark bay horse with a small star in his forehead, hanging mane and long tail, has some white above the hoof of his left hind foot, and branded on the near buttock 3. Posted, and appraised to thirty pounds. JOHN BYARS.
TAKEN up in Bedford, on Back creek, a deep red heifer three years old, with some white under her belly, the end of her tail white, and marked with a crop and slit in the right ear. Posted, and appraised to three pounds. JOHN CROUCH.
TAKEN up in Goochland, on the Little Bird creek, a chestnut coloured horse about fourteen hands high, eight or nine years old, with a star in his forehead, his tail and mane mixed with white hairs, has had a fistula, his hind feet partly white, and branded on the near buttock L. Posted, and appraised to twenty pounds. EDWARD MATTHEWS.
TAKEN up in Goochland, near the mouth of Beavertown creek, a brindled and white pied cow, marked with a crop and hole in the right ear, and a crop and underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to four pounds. FRANCIS PLEDGE.
TAKEN up in Culpeper, a black horse about six years old, four feet seven inches high, has some saddle spots on his back, is a natural pacer, docked, and branded on the near buttock W with an X on the top of it. Posted, and appraised to fifteen pounds. WILLIAM HILL.
TAKEN up in Charles City, a likely bay horse about fourteen hands and a half high, about five years old, but has no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to thirty pounds. FREDERICK BRYAN.
TAKEN up in Augusta, a red steer now about two years old, with drooping horns, has no white about him, nor any other mark. Posted, and appraised to four pounds. JEMIMA OLIVER.
TAKEN up in Bedford, on Little Otter, a roan horse about four feet nine inches high, fifteen or sixteen years old, and branded on the near buttock A P. Posted, and appraised to ten pounds. GUY SMITH.
TAKEN up on Back creek, in Botetourt, a bay mare near fourteen hands high, nine years old, has some saddle spots, is a natural pacer, but trots a little in rough roads, had on a bell fastened with two sticks, and branded on the near buttock with an O and a cross in the middle of it. Posted, and appraised to eighteen pounds. ROBERT M'ELHENRY.