The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1777-06-27 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
High HEAVEN to GRACIOUS ENDS directs the STORM!
HEAD QUARTERS, Middle Brook, June 4, 1777.
THE liberal provision made by Congress in the new medical arrangement, joined with a humane desire to prevent the repetition of the distresses which afflicted the brave American soldiers the last campaign, have drawn men of the first abilities into the field, to watch over the health and preserve the lives of the soldiers, many of them from very extensive and profitable practice, and every species of domestick happiness. Dr. William Brown of Virginia, Dr. James Craike of Maryland, and Dr. Thomas Bond, jun. of Philadelphia, are appointed assistant directors general. Dr. Walter Jones of Virginia, and Dr. Benjamin Rush of Philadelphia, physician and surgeons general of the hospitals of the middle department. Under these none but gentlemen of the best education, and well qualified, are employed as senior physicians, surgeons, &c. The eastern and northern departments are filled with gentlemen of the first characters in those countries; and the publick may depend on it, that the greatest exertions of skill and industry shall be constantly made, and no cost spared, to make the sick and wounded soldiery comfortable and happy. As a consequence of the above liberal arrangement of the Honourable Congress, we do, with great pleasure, and equal truth, assure the publick (notwithstanding the many false and wicked reports propagated by the enemies of American liberty, and only calculated to retard the recruiting service) that all the military hospitals of the United States are in excellent order, and that the army enjoy a degree of health seldom to be seen or read of.
W. SHIPPEN, jun. director general of the American hospitals.
JOHN COCHRAN, physician and surgeon general of the army in the middle department.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 27.
LAST Tuesday RICHARD HENRY LEE, esq; was chosen one of the delegates to represent this state in General Congress, in the room of George Mason, esq; who has declined his appointment.
Deaths. ] At Alexandria, of a malignant fever, capt. JOSEPH TATE of the 2d battalion of North Carolina continental troops; who, forsaking the ease of affluence, when his country called, bravely stepped forth in her defence, at the earliest period of her troubles, and, with unremitted ardour, was still pursuing the road to fame when he fell, in the bloom of youth, an untimely sacrifice to disease. In this valuable young man the publick have lost a good officer, and the soldier a friend, by whom, and all those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, he is greatly regretted. His remains were decently interred, with military honours, in the churchyard at Alexandria.
HENRY FITZHUGH, esq; eldest son to col. Henry Fitzhugh, of King George county. He was a gentleman of a most
amiable character, and his death is sincerely regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Mrs. SARAH THORNTON, wife to Peter Presly Thornton, esq; of Northumberland county. This lady excelled in all the characters that belonged to her, and was in a great measure equal to all the obligations that she lay under. She was devout, without superstition; strict, without ill humour; good natured, without weakness; cheerful, without levity; regular, without affectation. She was, to her husband, the best of wives; to her children, the tenderest of parents, the most agreeable of companions, and most faithful of friends; to her relations, extremely respectful; to her inferiours, very obliging; to her servants, the best of mistresses; and by all that knew her, either nearly, or at a distance, she was reckoned, and confessed to be, one of the best of women. She languished for a considerable time under a very painful disorder, till
Mature for heaven, the fatal mandate came, With it a chariot of ethereal flame, In which, Elijah like, she pass'd the spheres, Brought joy to heaven, but left the world in tears.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, at next July Henrico court,
A TENEMENT in the town of Richmond, for which credit will be given till the 1st of January 779; but as I have a tenant, I imagine the purchaser will not get possession before next Christmas. Bond and security will be required, with interest from the date if not punctually discharged. Mr. William White, who lives near the premises, will show the the place to any one that may desire to view before the sale.
|| RICHARD CHAPMAN.
ALBEMARLE, June 17, 1777.
BROUGHT by mistake from Frederickburg, some time last fall, an old BLACK LEATHER TRUNK, much worn, marked W W on the outside, John Meriman the trunk maker's name. Supposing it to be the property of a lady just arrived from Philadelphia, it was broke open, and found to contain the 4th, 5th, and 6th volumes of Shakespeare's works, a volume of plays with R. N. 1771 printed in red letters, the 3d volume of Chrysal, a small packet and sundry letters directed to James Haldane coppermith Petersburg, some wearing apparel, shirts and stocks marked W W, brass and iron wire, a bayonet, pair of pistols, buckle brushes, ivory sword handles, sword swivels, and sundry other articles. The owner of the said trunk, upon sending for it, will have it and the contents delivered by applying to
|| THOMAS WALKER, jun.
STRAYED from col. William Smith in Essex county, last May, a bay mare 13 hands and a half high, 4 years old, paces and canters well. Any person that will take her up and contrive her to me at Bermuda Hundred, shall have 20s. reward.
|| JOHN HYLTION.
KING & QUEEN county, New Town, July 9, 1777.
SOME time last fall, being obliged to part with the ordinary I formerly kept, I moved into a new house on the same lot, which not being quite finished, I was under the necessity of discontinuing business till I could get my house in order. I now beg leave to inform the publick, that I intend to keep private entertainment for gentlemen, and shall be much obliged to those who favour me with their custom.
|| JOHN GARDNER.
HENRICO, June 10, 1777.
NOTICE is hereby given, to whom it may concern, that Mr. Thomas Ganes Whitesides, formerly of King & Queen and New Kent counties, died at my house the 7th instant, I believe intestate, as there is no will to be found among his papers.
|| FORTUNATUS SYDNOR.
100 DOLLARS Reward.
DESERTED from the 15th battalion of Virginia continental regulars, the following soldiers, viz. Joseph Norwood, William Thomas, Joseph Philips, Joseph Davis, Lazarus Williams, Thomas France, Joshua Boing, and John Roberson. Whoever apprehends the said deserters, and delivers them to any continental or militia officer, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for each.
|| GEORGE ESKRIDGE, lieut. in the 15th battal.
WHEREAS a certain capt. John Dooley, a recruiting officer for the state of Georgia, entered into articles of agreement with Aaron Hutchings of Pittsylvania county, Virginia, to let him have a quantity of dollars sufficient to recruit 18 men for the said state, which was to be complied with in the term of three weeks, and in consideration thereof to give him a lieutenant's commission; but after the said Hutchings had recruited seven of his quota, in one week, the said Dooley chose to recede from his agreement, urging the necessity of his marching, and empowered capt. Charles Burton of Pittsylvania to settle with me and receive what money was due to him, as the said Burton informed me. Upon his application, I agreed to deliver the money, on having the articles of agreement returned to me, which the said Burton consented to, and accordingly paid him 348 dollars one sixth. I then demanded the articles, upon which he threw down on the table a bond of 12 l. mounted his horse, and immediately rode off before I was aware. In order to prevent a farther fraud, I thought proper to advertise the publick of this transaction.
|| CHRIST: HUTCHINGS.
This day came before me, Thomas Dillard, a justice of peace for the commonwealth of Virginia, Joshua Welch, and made oath, that Christopher Hutchings settled with capt. Charles Barton the above sum of money, agreeable to his request; but that the said Barton did not deliver up the articles, but, after receiving the money, threw a paper on the table, and rode off.
THOMAS DILLARD.

BOSTON, June 5.
WE hear from Ticonderoga, that the enemy were discovered by an officer of the Rangers, the 28th ult. on the lake at Split Rock, with two Schooners, seven armed gondolas, and a large number of bateaux; and as he heard their morning gun fired some miles below, supposes their whole army to be on their way to that place.
PHILADELPHIA, June 12.
WE hear that upwards of 300 Tories, belonging to general Delancey's brigade at Fort Independence, have deserted, and joined general Putnam's army, near Peekskill. Their leader was the reverend Mr. Sayre, an Episcopal minister, well known formerly for his attachment to the English government. Severity of duty, scarcity of provisions, and ill treatment in other respects, they say were the reasons of their deserting; and from their miserable appearance, being greatly emaciated, and almost destitute of clothing, there is no room to doubt of the veracity of what the poor devils now assert, and that they have, in some measure, done penance for their misconduct and credulity.
Extract of a letter from Providence, June 2.
"Last week a prize brig arrived at Boston, taken in the channel of England eight days after she came out; she brings publick intelligence to the beginning of April, whereby we learn that they had received the account of our successful attacks on Trenton and Princeton last winter, which caused the blood-thirsty part of the ministry for some time to carry gloomy countenances. The effect was glorious for the noble Americans; the ministry were reduced any farther foreign supplies, which we understand were previous to this agreed for. Howe is ordered this summer to act only upon the defensive, Carleton to retire to Quebeck, and forward all his troops to the assistance of Howe, excepting a sufficient number to act on the defensive in Canada.
"This day I saw Mr. ----, who informs me of his mother, Mrs. ----, coming from Newport by a flag last Saturday week; she says, a few days before she came away, she was at the house of Mr. John Miller, who came in and said, The jig is over with us. Mrs. Miller asked why? He answered, that upwards of 30 letters were then in town, received by the officers from England, all agreeing that a French war was inevitable. Good news to hear of the Tories crying out, The jig is over. "
We learn, from good authority, that the governor of New Orleans, on the Mississippi, has seized 14 or 15 sail of vessels belonging to Great Britain, by way of reprisal for seizing a sloop on Lake Ponchartrain, and for several other insults offered to the Spanish government, particularly seizing a number of American vessels in the Mississippi last year. The governor has also ordered all the subjects of George of Britain (or, as they are termed by the Spaniards, the royalists) to depart his government immediately.
By letters from the southward we learn, that col. Eber, has marched at the head of a small brigade against the enemy in East Florida; and that, from the well known abilities of this gentleman, great expectations are formed. The reduction of St. Augustine seems to be very properly considered by the southern states as an object of great importance. At present, it is the enemy's key to the Indians. It would be an excellent one, in the hands of the continent, to the Spanish settlements.
We are told, that out of 60 sail of vessels with provisions for the West Indies, under convoy of the Durd, 40 of them were taken, out of which 26 are known to be taken by American privateers.
The following is an extract from the instructions given by the town of Boston, on the 26th ult. to their representatives in Assembly, viz.
"You are to move, that immediate application be made to Congress that all the states money might be redeemed with continental currency, and each state charged by the continent for what they receive. If this could be accomplished, and the money redeemed by loan certificates, it would operate doubly in favour of the states; for as they carry interest, they would be speedily hoarded, and, being taken out of circulation, would give the remaining currency a proportionably greater value, and in that case would be nearly equal to a tax. Besides, the currency being all the same species, a counterfeit would be more easily discovered than when a great variety of money is passing, and then it would be the joint interest of all the states to keep the credit good, and might be a farther means of strengthening the union."
WILLIAMSBURG, June 27.
Extract of a letter from general WARD, dated camp at Middle Brook, June 13, 1777
THE enemy have assembled all their troops at Brunswick, and a formidable appearance they make. New York, Long Island, Staten Island, Amboy, and the communication from thence to Brunswick, are drained in a great measure of troops. Howe has come over himself, and seems determined to put his much talked of plan in execution. However, if we can but give him a rap over his fingers, the campaign will be pretty well settled; and I have great hopes this may be done, as our army are in the highest spirits, and well found with every necessary implement for the purpose. It is now as well arranged as any army in the universe, and it is a pleasure and honour to belong to it. Every thing goes on with the greatest regularity: The troops are well clothed, well armed, and there is the greatest abundance of good provisions; the hospitals are furnished with every accommodation necessary for the sick (of which, thank God, we have but few) the ablest surgeons on the continent employed to attend them, and, in short, so differently circumstanced from what we have been accustomed to, that the continental army is visited and admired by thousands from all parts of the world. Business in the lighting way accumulates; the drum sounds to arms. Adieu. God bless you."
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated June 17, 1777.
"We have had alarms of late, and still keep a little stir. The two first classes of our militia are to march next Thursday. About 7000 of the enemy still remain at Somerset courthouse, about 9 miles from Brunswick, and 8 from general Washington, who has a strong army with him, and has ordered 4000 men from general Putnam, who has 8000 men on the other side of the North river, and I expect hourly to hear of their arrival at head quarters. General Arnold is at the Delaware, to take care of our series. General Sullivan lay at Princeton when the enemy moved, and it was thought they meant to cut off his retreat; but he, by a forced march, came to Correll's ferry with 3200 brave fellows, and marched out, on Saturday last, with a strong army, in order to make an attack on the thieves, who, if he gets on their front, then general Washington can come on their rear, when I have not the least doubt but we shall have a very good account of them. Indeed I think, with many others (even Tories are of the same
opinion) that general Howe is in a fair way to be cut off. It is generally supposed he wants general Wallcut to quit his post; and as it is come to the last flint with that gentleman, probably he may risk a battle. ---A report is very current here, and generally believed, that France and Spain have said they are determined to divide Portugal between them; that several line of battle ships (I think four) and six frigates, have sailed from Brest, thought to be for America; that Burgoyne is arrived in Canada, without any reinforcements, nor does he expect any; that on his parading the troops, when he returned, the foreigners mutinied, and refused to fight, saying their times were out, and they would return home; and that they are fortifying Point Levy, thought to be in consequence of the expectation of a French war, which I heartily wish for, that all the good friends of America may once more enjoy peace and independent liberty, with your most obedient, &c."
P. S. General Arnold writes, that he thinks we shall in a few days have an army of 20 000 men."
Extract of another letter from Philadelphia, of the same date.
"The enemy are encamped at Somerset courthouse, about 7000 strong. General Arnold is at Correll's ferry, with the militia; and general Sullivan at Princeton, with a large body. General Washington will be 20 000 strong this week; a general engagement is daily expected. All the Jersey militia are turned out to a man, and ours are draughted. All seem well pleased.--- Late accounts from England say they cannot send over 2000 men to Howe this summer; and there was a hot press, but could not half man their ships. ---Six ships of war, and 7 tenders, in our bay."
Extract of a letter from Fishkill, in New York government, dated June 10, 1777.
"Our affairs here wear a very pleasing aspect, and our people are in high spirits. Great numbers of the Tories, who had gone to the enemy, are daily returning, for protection from our government, as they find themselves deceived by the enemy. Our Convention acts with much spirit against such men as go to the enemy, and several large estates have been sold, the property of persons who were formerly the first men among us.---I have just seen a gentleman from Boston, who brings the agreeable news of the capture of a large ship from London bound to Quebeck, valued at 100 000 l. sterling; she mounted 12 iron and 6 wooden guns, and was taken by a Virginia privateer."
Marriages.] JOHN LAWSON, esq; of South Carolina, to miss BETSEY BILLUPS of Gloucester county, Virginia.
Deaths.] On Sunday last died, after a very short illness, col. JOHN RUFFIN. Death, in him, has deprived his country of a firm patriot, his family in particular, and relations in general, of a tender husband, a kind master, and affectionate kinsman, his acquaintance of a constant friend and agreeable companion, and the world of an honest man. His country has experienced his publick virtues, and a friend who long knew, and will long lament him, bears this testimony to his private ones.
In the HOUSE OF DELEGATES, Friday, June 20, 1777.
RESOLVED, that the thanks of this House be given by the Speaker to Richard Henry Lee, esq; for the faithful services he has rendered his country in the discharge of his duty as one of the delegates from this state in General Congress.
And thereupon Mr. Speaker gave Mr. Lee, he standing up in his place, the thanks of the House as follows:

Sir, It is with a particular pleasure that I obey this command of the House; because it gives me an opportunity, whilst I am performing an act of duty to them, to perform an act of justice to you. Serving with you in Congress, and attentively observing your conduct there, I thought that you manifested in the American cause a zeal truly patriotick; and, as far as I could judge, exerted the abilities you are confessedly distinguished for to promote the good and prosperity of your own country in particular, and of the United States in general. That the tribute of praise deserved may reward those who do well, and encourage others to follow your example, the House has come to this resolution:
Resolved, that the thanks of this House be given by the Speaker to Richard Henry Lee, esq; for the faithful services he has rendered his country in the discharge of his duty as one of the delegates from this state in General Congress.
To which Mr. LEE answered:
Mr. SPEAKER,
I THANK the House for this instance of candour and justice, which I accept the more willingly, as my conscience informs me it is not undeserved. I consider the approbation of my country, sir, as the highest reward for faithful services; and it shall be my constant care to merit that approbation, by a diligent attention to publick duties.
My thanks are particularly due to you, sir, for the obliging manner in which you have been pleased to signify the vote of the House; and I pray you, sir, to receive my grateful acknowledgments.
In SENATE, June 21, 1777.
On a motion made,
RESOLVED, as a just tribute due to Richard Henry Lee, esq; our worthy delegate in General Congress, that the Speaker be desired to present him the warmest thanks of this House for his unwearied diligence and fidelity in discharge of that important trust.
The above resolve was enclosed in a letter from the Speaker to Richard Henry Lee, esq; in answer to which the Senate received the following letter directed to the Speaker:
Sir,
June 23, 1777.
AS nothing can be more valuable to a citizen than the approbation of his countrymen, so I have received, with singular pleasure, the honourable testimony that the House of Senators has been pleased to give of my conduct in Congress as a delegate from this commonwealth.
That community which is willing to acknowledge the fidelity of its servants can never want such as are zealous to promote its best interest, honest and diligent in discharge of their duty.
It shall be my care, sir, to deserve, on all occasions of publick trust, the reward that the Honourable Senate have now conferred upon me. I am, with sentiments of duty and respect for the Honourable House, sir, your most humble servant,
RICHARD HENRY LEE.
By virtue of a decree of the Hon. Court of Admiralty, will be sold for ready money, on Thursday the 3d of July next, in the town of Hampton,
THE sloop Catherine , about 30 tons burthen, a remarkable swift sailer, with her rigging, tackle, &c. Also one moiety of her cargo, consisting of choice UPLAND TOBACCO, TAR, TURPENTINE, and sundry other articles; an inventory of which may be seen by applying to capt. James Burron in the said town, or the subscriber in Williamsburg .
BEN. POWELL, marshal.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, next Charles City court day, at the courthouse, for ready money,
FOUR hundred barrels of Indian CORN , belonging to the estate of the Hon. William Byrd , esq; deceased. The corn will be delivered to the purchasers immediately after the sale at Westover and Buckland . The EXECUTRIX.
Wanted Immediately,
TWO surgeons mates for the regiment of artillery. Apply to col. Harrison at Portsmouth , lieut. col. Carrington , or the subscriber at York .
2|| I. K. READ, s. t. a.
ALEXANDRIA, June 17, 1777.
TO be let by the subscriber, the house that he formerly kept as a publick one in this town. Its situation and conveniencies are so well known, that I need not here insert them; but, in few words, it has every convenience that is necessary to carry on publick house keeping in an extensive manner.
*** I have upon hand 1000 barrels of superfine and common FLOUR for sale.
|| RICHARD ARELL.
For SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in the upper end of York county, containing upwards of 500 acres, very convenient to Williamsburg , and upon which is a considerable quantity of wood, particularly in a large swamp, the water course of which is a dividing line between John Park Custis , esq; and field land, and might be made exceedingly valuable if properly reclaimed. The land will be the v nd and terms known, by applying to the subscriber in James City county. 2|| JOHN PIERCE.
LOST the 5th of May last, in the evening, between Mr. William Newsum's and the Spring Swamp church, in Suffex county, a black leather POCKET BOOK containing sundry papers, and cash to the amount of 17 or 18l. The bills particularly remembered are, one 30 dollar and one 8 dollar bill, that had not been cut apart, one 5 or 6 dollar bill, and one 4 dollar bill, all continental, about 24s. in small Convention bills, and two 18d. bills of North Carolina currency; also a castor hat, about half worn. Whoever delivers the said pocket book and money, or the hat, to the subscriber, or gives such intelligence that he gets them ag in , shall have a reward of TEN DOLLARS for the pocket book and contents, and TWO DOLLARS for the hat.
2|| LEWIS JOHNSON.
Orange county, June 15, 1777.
THE subscriber intends to open a school next month. To instruct youth in the English , Latin , and Greek languages, is what he principally has in view. For board and tuition, his terms are 25l. per annum, in quarterly payments, if required. All with whose care he may be favoured shall receive every improvement that the most strenuous exertion of his abilities and industry can communicate.
|| WALKER MAURY.
COMMITTED to James City prison, an outlandish negro fellow about 40 years old, 5 feet 10 inches high, can hardly speak to be understood, but says his master's name is John Berryman of Suffex . The owner is desired to send for him, pay charges, and take him away.
|| PETER MANY.
JAMES CITY, June 21, 1777.
STOLEN out of my yard, a dun colour-ed sorrel horse about 13 hands and a half high, 8 or 9 years old, a natural pacer, has good spirit, a blaze face, hanging mane and switch tail, works well, and branded on the off buttock H. Whoever delivers the said horse to me shall have 40s. reward, and 20 dollars upon convicting the thief.
|| EDMUND BACON.
To be SOLD, and may be entered upon immediately,
THE houses and lots whereon the subscriber now lives, in the town of York , on the following terms, v z . 300l. when possession is given, 300l. in 12 months after, and 300l. more 12 months after that. Bond and security will be expected for the two last payments, to bear interest from the date if not punctually discharged when due. As it is presumed no one will purchase without first viewing the premises, it is thought needless to say any thing about them, or their situation. MATTHEW POPE.
PETERSBURG, June 26, 1777.
I INTEND for France immediately, in the sloop Hawk , and propose returning in four months. Any gentlemen desirous of sending specie, or good bills on London , for necessaries for their families, are desired to lodge their orders with Mr. Edward Charlton in Williamsburg , or Mr. Miles King at Hampton . The owners of the vessel will enture on any sum sent in her not exceeding 5000l. at 50 per cent. to and from France . 2|| JOHN KING.
PETERSBURG, June 16, 1777.
TO be let, the building of a mill house 80 feet long, and 36 feet wide. Any person willing to undertake the same may know the terms by applying to
WILLIAM BRAGG.
I have for sale a large quantity of COPPERAS, some LINEN, LAWN, BOMBZEEN, CINNAMON, and JESUITS BARK.
DEFERTED from my recruits, James Orange and Larking Rogers , both of which enlisted with me in Caroline . Orange is 6 feet 2 inches high, very lusty, well made, and has dark eyes and hair; had on when he went away a light cloth coat and breeches with pewter buttons numbered 17. Rogers , I understand, has enlisted with capt. Samuel Scott of the Georgia battalion; he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, and has a down lock. Whoever apprehends the said deserters, and delivers them to the commanding officer at Williamsburg , shall have 20 dollars reward for each.
1|| CHAS. VARBOROUGH, lieut.
RUN away from the subscriber in Spotsylvania county, about the middle of January last, a young negro wench named Lucy , about 18 years old, of a yellowish complexion, straight and well made, has remarkable large breasts, and in one eye (which I do not remember) there is a small yellow streak, which runs from the light to the out edge of the white. I have heard that she was seen on the road to col. Corbin's in Middlesex , where she has a father and some other relations, and passed by the name of Lucy Dorrell . Whoever delivers the above negro shall be entitled to 8 dollars.
2|| MORDECAI BUCKNER.
STRAYED early in May , a likely for-sel colt two years old, about 13 or 14 hands high, with a long tail and mane, one of his fore feet split, and a little white on the inside of one of his hind feet. A reward of five dollars will be given to the person that delivers him to
ROBERT ANDERSON.
Williamsburg , June 22, 1777.
STRAYED or STOLEN out of Mary Thompson's pasture in Amelia , the 30th of January last, a likely bay filly rising 3 years old, neither docked nor branded; she has a blaze in her face, with a circular streak of white from the blaze down to the right eye left, both her hind feet white, and was seen in Petersburg a few days after she was missing. Whoever delivers her to the subscriber in James City county, where she was bred, shall have 10 dollars reward. || JOHN ALLEN.

WHEREAS I gave a bill of sale, dated the 14th of July 1776, to a certain Benjamin Nugent, for a parcel of land, &c. on the waters of Shirtee creek, and the said Nugent hath gone off without complying with his contract, this is to forewarn all persons from purchasing the land mentioned in the said bill of sale, as I am determined not to give up any part of it unless compelled by due course of law.
WILLIAM DONEGAN. Jan. 3. 1777.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 17. 1777.
THE executors of Peyton Randolph, esq; deceased, request all persons who stand indebted to their testator for fees during his practice at the bar, to make payment thereof, as soon as possible. For their accommodation, the accounts will be put into the hands of gentlemen, who have undertaken to apply for the discharge of them.
To be SOLD, for ready money, or short credit, as may best suit the purchaser, the tracts of land following, viz.
ONE tract in Brunswick county, on Fanett's creek, about 60 miles from Petersburg, containing 1800 acres, part of which is very good tobacco land, and at present in good order for cropping. There is a dwelling-house on the land, with two rooms below and two above stairs, plastered and white-washed, and two brick chimnies, good kitchen and spinning room, and every other outhouse necessary for a family. Also a storehouse and compting room adjoining, with a brick chimney, and three lumber houses. It is well situated for carrying on trade, being in a neighbourhood where exceeding good tobacco is made, and has for these many years past been much resorted to, being the plantation where Mr. Thomas Crausford lately kept store. A tract of land on Staunton river, in Charlotte county, about 60 miles from Petersburg, containing 104 acres, mostly low grounds, and on which I am informed a good fishing place might be made, at small expense. One fourth part of 751 acres in the said county, not yet laid off, being the land known by the name of Cargill's Mine Tract. The two last tracts will be shewn any person inclinable to purchase by capt. John Murray of Mecklenburg county, who is empowered to sell them. Also the following lots, viz. One lot is Ravencroft's town, near to Petersburg, containing three acres, No. 18; two lots in New Edinburgh, at Hood's warehouse, No. 42 and 51; four lots in Chester town, near Warwick, in Chesterfield county, No. 53 and 55, A and L, the two last lots adjoining the river; four acres adjoining Pride's old field, and col. Banister's land; two acres at the Oyster Shell landing, on Appomattox river, adjoining col. Banister's Whitehall plantation, in which there is a dwelling-house with two brick chimnies, almost new, two rooms below and two above stairs lathed, but not plastered, a dairy, smokehouse, and a storehouse with a brick chimney. An undoubted title will be made to the purchasers; and if sold on credit, bond with good security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. 4||
CHARLES TURNBULL. Dinwiddie county. May 28, 1777.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Dumfries, in Prince William county, on the 18th of May last, a sorrel horse about 15 hands high, 11 or 12 years old, with a star in his forehead, hanging mane and long switch tail, his hind feet white, paces well, and had on a bell when he went away. Whoever delivers the said horse to John Shute at Dumfries shall have five dollars reward, and on conviction of the thief 51. ||
TAKEN up in Orange, near the Raccoon ford, two heifers about 3 years old, one of a brindled colour, with some white under her belly, part of her tail white, marked with a crop and slit in the right ear, and a swallow fork and underkeel in the left; the other a red brindled, with white belly and flanks, all her feet and part of her tail white, and marked as the other. One has three notches on the right horn, and the other three notches or burnt strokes on the left. Posted, and appraised to 40s. each. || John Bramham.
TAKEN up near St. Mark's church, in Sussex, a bay mare about 4 feet 6 inches high, about 3 years old, with a small star in her forehead, hanging mane, some white hairs on her near hind foot, but neither dockt nor branded. || Edward Powell, jun.
TAKEN up in Chartiers settlement, Yohogania county, near Paul Froman's mill, about the 25th of December 1775, a black horse about 13 hands and a half high, appears to be old, blind of an eye, has many saddle spots on both sides his back, branded on the off buttock L B, and on both shoulders, but not so plain as to be made out. || John M c Dowell.
TAKEN up in Prince William, near Dumfries, a chestnut sorrel horse about 12 hands and a half high, 12 or 14 years old, has a blaze face, white feet, some saddle spots, had on a bell, and branded on the off buttock W P in a piece. Posted, and appraised to 51. || Thomas Chapman.
TAKEN up in Nottaway parish, Southampton county, a roan horse about 4 feet 1 inch high, near 10 years old, is dockt, and branded with something like the bottom of a stirrup iron. Posted, and appraised to 31. 2|| Henry Ivey.
TAKEN up in Loudoun, two mare colts. One a dark bay, about 3 years old, 13 hands and a half high, and branded on the near shoulder I M. The other a bright bay, supposed to be one year old, appears to be half blooded, has three white feet, several white hairs in her forehead, a slit in her right ear, but is neither dockt nor branded. Posted and appraised, the dark bay to 141. and the bright bay to 81. || Thomas Fields.
TAKEN up in Spotsylvania, a black steer between 2 and 3 years old, marked with a crop and hole in the right ear, and a flower de luce in the left; he came to the subscriber's last fall was twelvemonth. Posted, and appraised to 25s. 2|| William Spindle.
TAKEN up in Amelia, at Mrs. Mary Bolling's plantation called Cat Tail, on Namazoen creek, two steers, viz. One a brindled and white, 3 years old, marked with a slit in the right ear, and two slits in the left. The other a deep red work steer, marked with a crop, slit, and nick, in the right ear, and a smooth crop in the left. Posted and appraised, the first to 25s. the latter to 41. || Thomas Barrett.
TAKEN up in Henry county, an iron gray mare about 4 feet 5 inches high, about two years old, and branded with a T, as supposed. Posted, and appraised to 61. 10s. || Drury Solomon.
TAKEN up in Brunswick, a red brindled cow, supposed to be 5 years old, marked with a crop and slit in each ear; also a yearling belonging to the cow, with a white face, and near the colour of the cow. Posted, and appraised to 55s. || Benjamin Lanier.
TAKEN up in Buckingham, a sorrel horse about 6 years old, 4 feet 11 inches high, with a bald face, all his feet white, his hind legs, especially his left, white to his hams, his right ear, on the under side, has two pieces cut out, and supposed to be branded S S or S B on the near shoulder, but not very plain, with some other dull mark above. Posted, and appraised to 301. || John Nicholas.
TAKEN up in Louisa, two steers. One a black, about 7 or 8 years old, with white belly and flanks, his hind feet white almost to the knees, bob tail, sawed horns, appears to have been a little worked, and marked with a crop and swallow fork in each ear. The other a brindled, about 5 years old, the point of his horns about half sawed off, bob tail, marked with a crop, hole, and two under slits in the right ear, and a crop and hole in the left. Posted and appraised, the black to 51. and the brindled to 41. || Henry Garrett.
TAKEN up in Charlotte, a dark red steer about 5 years old, and marked with a deep slit in each ear. Posted, and appraised to 45s. || Thomas Carter.
TAKEN up in Orange, a bay mare about 3 years old, with a snip on her nose, her left hind foot white, and appears to be branded on the near buttock, but not legible. Posted, and appraised to 121. || Daniel Gardner, jun.
TAKEN up in Spotsylvania, a dark brindled bull, with white back and belly, about 3 years old, and marked with a crop and slit in each ear. Posted, and appraised to 40s. || Robert Bradley.
TAKEN up in Spotsylvania, two cows. One pied, about 15 years old, of a middle size, the end of her right horn broke, marked with a crop and hole in each ear, in the left a slit into the hole. The other red, about the same size, 12 years old, marked with a crop and hole in each ear, the hole tore out of the right ear, and a piece taken off the under side of the ear, and there appears to be a slit into the hole of the right ear. Posted, and appraised to 61. 10s. || Benjamin Quinn.
TAKEN up in Prince George, a dark bay mare 4 feet 8 or 9 inches high, 5 or 6 years old, has a few saddle spots, hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near buttock I D. Posted, and appraised to 121. || James Baugh.
TAKEN up in Isle of Wight, a black steer yearling, marked with a crop in each ear, and a slit down them. Posted, and appraised to 25s. 2|| William Hollowell.
TAKEN up on Willis's creek, in Buckingham, a sorrel horse 9 years old this spring, 4 feet 8 inches high, with a star in his forehead, his off hind foot white, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock T W in a piece. Posted, and appraised to 171. 10s. || Joseph Card.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield, a bay horse about 15 years old, 4 feet 4 inches high, has a snip on his nose, white spots on his head, his hind feet white, shod all round, and branded N S in a piece. Posted, and appraised to 40s. || Haly Talbot.
TAKEN up in Chesterfield, a black steer 3 years old, marked in the right ear with a half crop and slit, and with a crop and swallow fork in the left. Posted, and appraised to 40s. || William Thweatt.
TAKEN up on Willis's creek, in Cumberland, a bay mare 4 feet 8 inches high, about 8 years old, has had her near thigh broke, has a very sore back, but neither dockt nor branded. Posted, and appraised to 81. || James Garrett.