The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1778-10-23 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE
Printed by ALEXANDER PURDIE, Printer to the Commonwealth.
THE following officers of my brigade, who were sent to the state of Virginia upon the recruiting service, are (in compliance with the instructions I have received from His Excellency General Washington) hereby ordered to join their respective regiments without loss of time. Lieut. Col. Abraham Richey , Lieut. Col. Gaskins , Major Lucas , Capt. Val. Peyton , Lieut. Cooke , Lieut. Anderson , Lieut. Smith , Lieut. Miller , Lieut. Stephens , Lieut. Robert Young , Cpt. Jesse Davis , Lieut. William Powell , Lieut. Thomas Ransdale , Capt. Moseley , Lieut. Isaiah Marks , Capt. Buckner , Lieut. William White , Lieut. John Lapsley , Lieut. John Nelson , Lieut. Thomas Clark , Lieut. Isaac Webb , Capt. Thomas Edmunds , Lieut. Robert Mabry , Lieut. Thomas Lewis , Lieut. Richard Muse , Lieut. William Smith , Lieut. Philip Mallory , Lieut. James Crain , Lieut. James Jones , Lieut. Robert Theobald , Lieut. Charles Stewart , Lieut. John Eppes Scott , Lieut. James Burd , Lieut. John Cole , Lieut. Beverly Stuck , and Lieut. John Jordan .
GIVEN under my hand, Highlands, North river, this 23rd day of September, 1778.
WILLIAM WOODFORD, Brig. Gen.
Highlands of YORK, Sept. 26, 1778.
AGREEABLE to orders received from His Excellency the commander in chief, the following gentlemen, belonging to my brigade are required to join their respective regiments with the utmost expedition. Lieuts. Logan , Smith , Scott , Vandewall , Dewey , and Beck of the first Virginia regiment; Lieuts. Captis and Clay of the ninth; Capt. Conway , Lieuts. Oliver , Moss , Holland , Fages , Bouldin , Exwing , Porter , and Tucker , of the fourteenth.
P. MUHLENBURG, B. G.
CAMP WHITE PLAINS, Sept. 14, 1778.
I HAVE it in command from His Excellency the commander in chief to direct the following officers in General Scott's brigade, who were ordered on the recruiting service some time ago, to repair to their several regiments without loss of time, as from a late arrangement of the Virginia line, their presence is immediately and indispensably necessary. Lieut. Col. Robert Ball , Major Thomas Ridely , Capt. Thomas West , Capt. Riddick , Lieut. Isaac Israel , Lieut. William Vance , Lieut. Thomas Bousley , Lieut. Andrew Wallace , and Lieut. Benjamin Casky . Lieuts. Joseph Carrington , Leonard Cooper , Conway Oldham , Seymour Sturtevant , David Williams , Christopher Meger , Philip Buffum , John Louis , Thomas Miller , Edward Allen , and Alexander Keith . The reason of inserting names is, that a number of officers on the recruiting service have been left out of the arrangement, as supernumerary.
JAMES WOOD, Col. Commr.
Just imported from Bourdeaux, and to be sold by Esaias Laporte and Caïvan Debernoux , at their store in Edenton, N. Carolina, the following merchandise, of English and French manufacture, viz.
SUPERFINE broadcloths of different colours, middling and coarse broad and narrow cloths, plain, spotted, looped, and flowered muslins, fine and coarse linens, fine and coarse cotton checks, fine, middling, and coarse brown osnaburghs, superfine, middling, and coarse calicoes, cambricks, luttins of different metals, superfine and coarse flannels, common woolen cloths, fine and coarse durants, plushes of different colours, ready made shirts, sewing twine, sail duck, English and French pins, Whitechapel and common needles, gilt and silver buttons, sleeve buttons, shoe and knee buckles, sail needles, spurs, rowels, playing cards, cotton and wool cards, window glass, fishing lines, rich China ware, earthen ditto, green and black tea, black pepper, claret in cases, best Coniac brandy in cases, curry combs and brushes, ivory combs, horse combs, snuff boxes, spoons, candlesticks and snuffers, nails, cork screws, thin bar iron, German steel, a good assortment of shot, blankets, thread hole, razors and penknives, spring knives, English made knives and forks, some carpenters tools, corks, tin plates, tea spoons, pencils, fine thread, white, and other colours, checks, files, &c. &c.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 31st instant (October) on the premises,
TRACT of land containing three hundred and fifty acres, lying on Meherrin river, in Southampton county, very rich, and the most of it tenderable low grounds. A considerable part is cleared and in order for cropping, and there are some good buildings and an orchard on it.
HARDY BEALE.
IN COUNCIL, October 14, 1778. THE several officers appointed by the Governor and Council to enlist men to fill up the continental regiments to be raised in this state, agreeable to an act of the last session of Assembly, are hereby required personally to appear at the Council chamber in Williamsburg, on the last day of this month, to render an account of their proceedings.
By order of the Governor in Council.
ARCH: BLAIR, Clerk.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 14, 1778. THE committee, appointed by the clergy of this state, for the purpose of calling them together whenever the exigencies of the Church appeared to require it, being of opinion that matters of the highest importance demand a speedy and very general convention of the Clergy, do most earnestly request their Reverend Brethren to attend at the college in this city on the 12th day of November.
At a Court of Admiralty, held at the town courthouse in the city of Williamsburg, the 4th day of October, 1778.
ORDERED, that proclamation be made in the Virginia Gazette, for three weeks successively, requiring any person interested in the sloop Lydia and cargo, re-captured by the Tartar , an American vessel of war, and libelled in this court by Capt. Taylor , commander thereof, to come into court and claim the same as the law requires; otherwise the court will proceed to judgment and execution thereupon, as the law directs. (A Copy)
WILLIAM RUSSEL, Clerk.
ON Thursday the 20th of this instant (October) will be sold for ready money, at Mr. Timberlake's in the town of Petersburg, between fifteen and twenty HORSES, MARES, and blooded COLTS. Among them are severally good marches, and some beautiful young mares rising three years old. Also some NEGROES, accustomed to the management of the above horses. JOHN BANISTER.
To be SOLD at West Point, by wholesale only, the following goods just imported in the sloop Bird , Capt. McCee , from Nantz.
SALT, iron, steel, coarse cloths, with buttons, thread, &c. shoes, mens and womens leather and calimanco, worsted and thread stockings, sailors waistcoats, brown linen and white ditto, loaf sugar, cotton and wool cards, felt hats, nails, blankets, a choice assortment of medicines, bohea tea, paper, &c. &c. There is also for sale, at the same place, a few pipes of good Madeira and Sherry wines, a fine collection of chintzes, calicoes, white linens, and sundry other kinds of goods lately imported from the West Indies. Tobacco, bills of exchange on France or Holland , or cash, will be received in payment. CARTER BRAXTON.
To be SOLD by private sale, TWO thousand one hundred and eighty three ACRES of LAND lying in New Kent county, about three miles from Cumberland, well adapted to wheat, corn, and tobacco, with a sufficient quantity of exceeding good meadow land easily reclaimed, on which is a plantation in good order, well fenced in, with a good overseer's house, negro quarters, and barn, &c. &c. The land will be shewn by Mr. Trower , who lives on the premises. CARTER BRAXTON.
ALL those to whom the estate of the Reverend Richard Hewitt is indebted are desired to give in their accounts, properly attested, immediately; and those who are indebted to the said estate must expect no farther indulgence from EDWARD HARWOOD, Adm.
To be SOLD on the premises, on Tuesday the 10th of November, for cash or loan office certificates, A TRACT of LAND lying on Potomac run, in Fairfax county, containing one thousand two hundred and forty one acres, within eight miles of the town of Colchester, and convenient to church and warehouses. Any person inclined to see the land may apply to William Williamson or Thomas Windsor , who lives on the spot. GEORGE YERBY.
SEPTEMBER 25, 1778. WANTED, a steward for Hampden Sidney academy for the next year. The trustees will meet on this business the last Thursday in next month, when all persons desirous to undertake it are requested to attend. The high price of provisions will oblige them to raise the board considerably; but when the rates of these, as well as every other article, the first and the present year, are considered, it is expected the costs will not exceed that of the former. ||
WILLIAMSBURG, October 15, 1778. LAST night I was robbed of a pair of superfine white broadcloth breeches with very remarkable silver spangled buttons, also of a continental forty dollar bill, and a five pound bill of Virginia money of an old emission, dated, as well as I recollect, in 1757, besides sundry bonds and receipts of no consequence to any person but myself. I will handsomely reward the person who shall discover the thief, or return my papers. JOHN MAY.
To be SOLD for ready money, at publick auction, on the premises, to the highest bidder, at four o'clock in the afternoon, Tuesday the 27th instant (October)
THE houses and lots back of the church walls in Williamsburg, at present occupied by Mr. Richard Collins . Whoever wishes to purchase the said houses and lots, by private bargain, may apply to the subscriber, at William & Mary college, before the day of sale. Possession to be had on the 1st day of January 1779. The subscriber intending to leave this state shortly, desires those who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against him to bring them in. 7p JAMES WILSON.
To be SOLD by publick vendue, on Friday the 30th instant (October) at Suffolk,
THE brigantine Magdalen , about eighty bds. burthen, together with her rigging, sails, anchors, cables, &c. She is esteemed a very fine vessel. 2p G. VENEL.
To be SOLD at publick auction, on Monday the 16th of November, on the premises, a tract of land in Amelia county, containing between 7 and 800 acres, belonging to the estate of the late Col. Richard Turnbull , deceased, of King & Queen county, also the stock of all kinds, crops of corn, &c. on the said plantation. Credit will be given for part of the sale of the land, which will be made known at the sale and the stock, &c. sold for ready money. RICHARD TUNSTALL, Exec. GEORGE BROOKE, Exec.
ON Friday the 23rd of October will be sold at publick sale, at the plantation of Col. Andrew Munro , deceased, in the Tobacco neck, Westmoreland county, between thirty and forty head of very fine cattle, and the stock of hogs belonging to the said plantation for ready money. The sale to begin at twelve o'clock. Also to be rented for a single year, or leased for a few years, on Friday the 30th of October (at fair, otherwise next fair day) a valuable plantation in Loudoun county, near Newgate. The above plantation will be rented either in lots or all together, as may best suit the purchaser. Bond with good security will be required, and if not punctually discharged, to bear interest from the date. p JOHN MOORE.
WANTED, TWO or three journeyman SHOEMAKERS who understand their business, to whom the greatest encouragement will be given by applying to the subscriber, near Milner's in Isle of Wight county. p ROBERT JORDAN, Junior.
RICHMOND town, October 6, 1778. THIS being the month appointed for the general settlement of the accounts relative to the Chatham rope yard, the members of that concern are requested to attend at Mr. Galt's in Richmond, on the 20th instant. WILLIAM DANDRIDGE, Junior.
WOODSTOCK, October 1, 1778. BONDS and accounts due to the estate of Col. John Carter , deceased, will be put into an attorney's hands to bring suit upon, unless discharged within six weeks from the date hereof, during which time I shall be ready to settle with those who will attend at this place. Any who have demands against the estate may have them discharged by applying to 2p CATESBY WOODFORD. DINWIDDIE County.
COMMITTED to my custody, on Friday the 18th of September, Robert , a negro man who says he belongs to Mr. Isaac Mott of Charleston in South Carolina. He is about the middle stature, appears to be thirty years of age, speaks sensibly, and says he was formerly one of the post riders in the fourth state. He had with him a silver hilted sword, and a variety of good clothes, among which are five pair of old silk stockings marked a , a pair of yellow breeches striped red, marked W.C. under the waistband, a blue silk handkerchief marked T.B. No. 1 . These being the most remarkable things by which he may be known I shall not enumerate every particular, as it would take up half a sheet of paper. The owner is desired to apply for him, and pay charges to 8p ABRAHAM SMITH, S

BOSTON, September 24.
IN our last we mentioned the ravages of the enemy upon the south shore, since which we have received the following particulars of their hellish transactions at Martha's Vineyard, viz. The enemy's fleet began to sail westward from the Vineyard the morning of the 15th, to the number of twenty six ships, besides small craft, and by the morning of the 16th were out of sight of the highlands of Wood's Hole. A boat from the Vineyard returned to Barnstable the morning of the 16th, with intelligence that they demanded ten thousand sheep, four hundred head of horned cattle, all the arms, ammunition, and accoutrements on the island, and confined the head Whigs as hostages for performance. They eat and carried off better than nine thousand sheep, and about three hundred and fifty cattle; four hundred stand of arms, &c. were delivered up. They burnt a brig that was unrigged and ashore, three or four small vessels, all the boats they could find, and even took some up that were sunk in four fathoms of water, and destroyed them. They carried off and destroyed all the corn and roots two miles round Holmes Hole harbour, and dug up the ground to search for goods the people had concealed; nay so curious were they in searching, as to disturb the ashes of the dead! Many houses had all rifled, and their windows broke. They told the inhabitants they wanted to visit Falmouth, but we were (as they termed it) a pack of damn'd rebels, and had 5000 strong, with plenty of artillery; that the rebels fought well at Bedford, and had given them a good trimming; that they could have done more there, but the rebels were as thick as bees. They seized the rate bills, and all the publick money in the hands of the collectors. (Thus does a nation, while they hold our terms of negotiation, conciliation, and peace, in one hand, carry destruction, robbery, and devastation, in the other.) It is said the above plundering fleet has since arrived at New York, with their booty.
Last Monday returned into port, from a cruise, the private armed ship General Hancock, lately commanded by Capt. Ishmael Hardy. On the 9th instant she fell in with the Levant English frigate of 32 guns, which about two o'clock P. M. hoisted a blue English ensign, jack, and pennant, and gave a bow gun. The Hancock hoisted continental colours, and got ready for engaging. The Levant then gave two guns, and came along-side the Hancock, upon which she hailed her; but they made no reply, upon which the fire became general. At a quarter past two o'clock the Levant's ensign staff was shot away, when they were asked if they had struck. Their answer was, "No, no, fire away." At half past two Capt. Hardy received a wound in his right shoulder by a musket ball, which lodged in the vertebrae of his neck; he fell, and was carried below. The first Lieutenant then took the command, and engaged broadside for broadside till four o'clock, when the Levant blew up, part of which fell on board the Hancock. The boats were got out, and saved the boatswain and seventeen hands, ten of whom were wounded. They informed, that the Levant was manned with ninety seven seamen, exclusive of landmen and boys, and commanded by Capt. John Martin. She was from Morant Bay in Jamaica, bound to Bristol, and loaded with 380 hogheads of sugar, 180 puncheons of rum, ten tuns of fustick, a quantity of mahogany, and had on board 20,000 sterling in bills of exchange, and 17,000 dollars in specie; also, that five months ago they cruised off South Carolina, in pursuit of the Randolph frigate, in which time they took eleven prizes. The Hancock had four men killed, exclusive of the Captain; two lost their arms, and one lost his leg, besides eighteen badly wounded.
We learn from Machias, that on the 26th of August a British sloop of war fired on an Indian canoe in the bay, and killed two Indians. Two or three days after, the enemy sending their boat ashore for water, the Indians rose upon them, and killed and scalped the whole boat's crew, fifteen in number. There were, in consequence thereof, an hundred Indians of the Nicknack tribe collected at the bay of Vert, prepared for war, and are determined upon farther satisfaction. A party of Indians was gone to the island of St. John's, with an intention of scalping every Tory that should fall in their way.
FISHKILL, October 1.
BY a gentleman from New Jersey, we are informed that last Tuesday week between 5 and 8000 troops, with 17 field pieces, under the command of General Cornwallis, arrived at the English neighbourhood from New York. On Wednesday morning they surprised a picket of militia, stationed near that place; upon which about 300 militia, under the command of Col. Gilbert Cooper, immediately collected, who drove off the cattle, and kept the ground within four miles of the enemy. On Sunday Col. Baylor's regiment of light horse arrived at Old Tappan, who were surprised at daylight the next morning by a party of the enemy, when near a hundred were killed and
We hear young Mr. Bogart, son of Mr. Nicholas Bogart of New York, was a few days ago inhumanly killed by the enemy in New Jersey. Lord HOWE's publick orders, extracted from Rivington's Gazette.
"The bravery of the officers and ship's company of the Isis , amongst which the volunteers from the transports and the soldiers of the 23d regiment have been particularly noticed, in a late action with a French 74 gun ship, bearing a flag at the mizen topmost head, and thence supposed the Zele , and the distinguished ability and resolution of Capt. Rayner shown on that occasion, crave from the Admiral this publick acknowledgment of their meritorious services, by which they have furnished a bright example for the British fleet."
PHILADELPHIA, October 6.  Extract of a letter from Chestnut Neck, Egg Harbour, October 5, 1778.
THE enemy have made their appearance, and are coming in. There are to the number of twenty sail, two frigates, several brigs, sloops, and schooners, and three row galleys with lattice sails. Several sail of vessels are here, and nothing to protect them. All possible assistance is expected from you."
BALTIMORE, October 13. Upwards of an hundred persons, inhabitants of the state of South Carolina (several of them gentlemen of distinction) lately embarked at, and sailed from, Charles Town and Georgetown, for Europe and the West Indies, declining to give that test of allegiance to the state which its laws require.
We hear from Philadelphia, that a few days ago Abraham Carlisle (once a reputable citizen) was found guilty of high treason at the court of Oyer and Terminer now sitting there.
Three ships, fourteen brigantines, six schooners, one bilander, and one sloop (all of them British property, and several of them very richly laden) have been lately captured by American cruisers, and carried into the Middle Admiralty District, in the state of Massachusetts Bay. Several valuable prizes have been lately sent into other districts in New England. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Nantz, July 25, 1778.
"The price of American produce has rather fallen lately, owing to the uncertainty of Congress ratifying the treaty with this country; but since the confirmation of that event, and the commencement of hostilities against England, the price begin to rise again."
It is said the enemy have destroyed several vessels, houses, and stores, at Egg Harbour; but most of the rich prize goods that lay there were removed to places of safety, before the enemy could effect a landing. Col. Proctor, a gallant and experienced officer, left Philadelphia several days ago, at the head of a considerable body of troops, to check the progress of the enemy in that quarter.
It is said, that a body of Hessian Yagers was defeated a few days ago in Jersey, and a considerable number killed and taken.
A letter just received from Philadelphia advises, that the amiable and brave Col. BAYLOR was killed by the enemy, a few days ago, near Hackinsack.
WORCESTER, Sept. 24. Part of the militia of this state are called for. We are told they are to march immediately for Boston, where the enemy are expected.
NEW LONDON, Sept. 25. We have just received certain advice from Newport that Admiral Byron arrived there the 15th instant in a ninety gun ship, accompanied by one of 74 guns.
All the American prisoners are nearly sent out of New York, but there are 615 French prisoners still there.
POUGHKEEPSIE, Sept. 28. Last Wednesday morning we are informed came in to General Scott's quarters (five or six miles above White Plains) a sergeant major, deserted from the 71st British regiment, posted at Kingsbridge. He reported, that 3000 of the enemy, with six field pieces, and a considerable number of waggons, &c. were at Valentine's, about two miles above Kingsbridge, and on their way to White Plains. Another deserter, who came in on the evening of the said day, confirmed the above account of their troops being bound to the White Plains.
The last of these deserters says the enemy were preparing to march with their main body, consisting of about 15,000, toward New England, and it was reported they intended to march through the sea coast towns, to Newhaven, &c.
Notwithstanding the appearances of the enemy's design of quitting New York in a short time, it seems they intend to perpetrate farther acts of villainy and destruction before they go; for we are told that with several large detachments they are making excursions into different parts of New York and New Jersey. It has been confidently reported, for two or three days past, that one of their strong parties had penetrated as far as Hackinsack, in their way to Morris town. But many doubt the truth of the account.
Letters from Boston mention, that the island of Jamaica is invested by a Spanish fleet.
We have received a particular account of the ravages committed by the enemy (consisting of about a hundred Indians and four hundred Tories) commanded by the execrable Col. John Butler, on Thursday the 17th instant, at the German Flats; but the paper being full, and the account coming to hand so late, we are obliged to defer it till next week. Of the inhabitants, three white men and one negro were killed; 63 dwelling-houses, 57 barns, three grist mills, and one saw mill, burnt, and 235 horses, 229 horned cattle, 269 sheep, carried off.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 23.
THERE is certain intelligence arrived this day in town, that the brave Col. Baylor, after being twice bayoneted, still survives, and is in a fair way of recovery; but that Major Clow, a gallant officer, with sundry others of his regiment, were slain, being put to the sword, and butchered in the most cruel and rascally manner by the British peace-seeking savages. O ye knight-errant Commissioners, ye forsook fallen patriots, ye shallow hollow-hearted politicians, get you home to Old England, and sing lullabies to the conscience of your bloody-minded foolish King. Tell his wicked and abandoned Ministers, and your venal Parliament, that they have torn the brightest diadem from his crown; that ruin awaits them, just ready to fall on their and your guilty heads; and that America, secure in her virtue and independence, defies their utmost malice, and is separated from them for ever.
DEATHS. Mr. HENRY HERBERT, senior, of Norfolk county, in the 64th year of his age, after a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude. He was a kind husband, a tender parent, and indulgent master; lived generally esteemed, and died much lamented by all his neighbours and acquaintances.
MARRIAGES. Mrs. ELIZABETH DAVENPORT, of Westmoreland, to Dr. GEORGE STEPTOE, of the same county.
FOR sale, a TRACT OF LAND in Louisa county, on Fork creek, containing eight hundred and forty five acres, whereon is a dwelling-house newly built, and convenient outhouses. There is a well improved plantation, newly cleared, and in good order for cropping; about one half of it being good tobacco land. The other of a poorer soil, which lies well, and affords plenty of fine timber, and extensive range for stock. There is on this tract a large quantity of iron ore, and a stream sufficient to erect iron works within a quarter of a mile of the ore; and on the land, and in its neighbourhood, are quantities of wood. For sale also, a TRACT OF LAND in the upper end of Louisa, containing twelve hundred and four acres, on the road that leads to and from Richmond, Page's, &c. which is an exceeding good place for a tavern. Likewise three other TRACTS in different parts of the said county, one of which contains an hundred and forty nine acres, another one hundred and eighty three acres, and the third two hundred acres. For terms apply to the subscriber, in Louisa.  NICHOLAS MERIWETHER.
To be RENTED to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 11th of November, and may be entered upon at New Years day,
A LARGE plantation in Norfolk county, whereon is a large and very good two story brick house, with a good brick kitchen, and some other convenient houses. There are about an hundred acres of cleared land, some of which is very good, and the whole fine pasturage for cattle, sheep, &c. The situation of this place is very pleasant, being on the water, and open to Chesapeake bay. It abounds with fish, oysters, &c. and is convenient to trade. It belonged to John Ivey, deceased, and is rented out for the benefit of the orphan, &c.  ELIZABETH IVY, Guardian.
GRANVILLE county, state of North Carolina, October 4, 1778.
FOR sale, and may be entered on in December, a valuable tract of land on Nutbush creek, containing by estimation one thousand acres, with two plantations sufficient to work fifteen hands each. There is on it a new dwelling-house forty eight feet long with four rooms below and five above stairs, just finished, with a fine large cellar, a kitchen fifty four feet long with a brick chimney in the middle, a large spinning house with convenient rooms above and below, and two brick chimneys, a meat house, dairy, two large barns, four new tobacco houses, and all other convenient houses for cropping. There is also a fine large apple and peach orchard; and there is on the said land a fine large storehouse, and ordinary house, with other necessary houses for keeping either store or ordinary. The land lies within fifty five miles of Halifax town, and ninety five of Petersburg in Virginia. It is a fine healthy place, in a good neighbourhood, convenient to both church and meeting-house, and within a mile and a half of a fine seminary of learning. Any person inclined to purchase the said land may know the terms by applying to Mr. Robert Hyde now on the premises, or to the subscriber living in Pittsylvania county, Virginia.  ROBERT WILLIAMS.
To be sold by publick vendus, on Wednesday the 11th of November, on the above plantation, at twelve months credit,
ABOUT eighty head of cattle, amongst which are several fine beeves, twenty head of horses, &c. amongst which are several fine breeding mares, about three hundred head of hogs, about four hundred barrels of oats, &c. a great quantity of household and kitchen furniture, amongst which are several fine feather beds. There will be sold, at the same time, several valuable slaves, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, and if not paid when due to carry interest from the date. The sale to continue from day to day till all is sold.  R. W.
STRAYED from the subscriber, about the 6th of September, a grayor flea-bitten horse about four feet seven inches high, paces slow when rode, has a remarkable white face, a very long mane, hanging on both sides, is rubbed a little with harness, his brand (if any) forgot, and was bred in Augusta, so that it very likely he may make up the country. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, near Gloucester courthouse, shall have ten dollars reward.
JAMES NUTTALL, Junior.

be SOLD to the highest bidders, for ready money, on Wednesday the 4th of November, if fair, otherwise next fair day, at the late dwelling-house of the late Mr. Charles Smith, deceased, Spottsylvania county, to wit: the stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, the household goods, plantation utensils, crop of corn and fodder, and a quantity of bar iron, &c. All persons indebted to the estate are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands to make them known by the day of sale, as I shall not think myself liable for any claim upon the estate after that day. The sale will begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon. 2p ROBERT SMITH, Adm.
N. B. Several well bred young HORSES will be sold at the same time.
To be RENTED from one to ten years, and entered on the first of January next,
THE tavern and plantation at Chesterfield courthouse. There are seventy or eighty acres of cleared land under a fence, and the houses will be in good repair. This place is on the main road leading to Petersburg, Osborne's, Warwick, and Manchester, and is thought to be as good for a publick house as any in the state. No person need apply but such as will keep good entertainment and orders. 2p PETERFIELD TRENT.
Just imported from Bordeaux, in the brig Belmare, Capt. Vercolet, and to be sold at York town by Mess. Terrasson & Poes,
FRENCH salt, cloth of different qualities, ratteen, worsted stockings, woollens, silk handkerchiefs, blankets, sail cloth, cordage, tea of different kinds, &c. &c.
For SALE, THE high bred horse PILGRIM. For terms apply to E. Meade of Amelia county.
For SALE, SEVEN thousand five hundred acres of exceeding fine tobacco or grain land in Bedford county, on the branches of Hill's and Whipping creeks, about one hundred miles from Petersburg. The terms will be made known by applying in Prince George county, to p (tf) WILLIAM MURRAY.
FOR sale, a VESSEL now on the stocks, which may be launched in about five weeks her dimensions as follows, viz. Forty seven feet keel, seventeen feet and a half beam. Six feet nine inches hold, calculated either for a sloop or schooner, and it is thought, by good judges, will be a very fine sailer; she is built with the best white oak timber and plank. For terms apply to Mr. William Cary at York, or the subscriber at Winter Harbour, near New Point Comfort, in the county of Gloucester. 1p JOSIAH FOSTER.
FOR sale, a TRACT of LAND in Hanover county, adjoining Newcastle, and lying on Pamunkey river, containing eight hundred acres, whereon are fine apple and peach orchards, and the soil good for corn, wheat, &c. The improvements, with a little repair, would suit a person either in a private or publick way of life, but are particularly adapted to the latter. For sale also, another TRACT of LAND in said county, lying on both sides of Metadequin creek, containing six hundred acres, whereon are several small orchards, and a dwelling-house twenty six by twenty, with two rooms above and two below, a kitchen, and every other necessary house for a family. There has been a mill on the above mentioned creek, which may be repaired at a small expense For terms apply to the subscriber, in Louisa county. || JOSEPH THOMPSON.
My sister has possession of two hundred acres of the above land during her life.
TAPPANHANNOCK, October 14, 1778. FOR sale, three well bred MARES, two of them in foal by York; the other has a foal by Pilgrim at her side, inferior in form and breeding to none in this state Apply to Mr. John Webb, at the Hon. Meriwether Smith's, on Piscataway creek. Also several lots in the town of Tappahannock, on which is a large brick building, somewhat out of repair. The terms may be known on application to 2p JAMES JONES, Junior.
To be SOLD on Thursday the 21st of November, before Mr. Southall's door in Williamsburg, for ready money,
A VALUABLE tract of land in Warwick county, containing about a thousand acres, formerly the property of Col. Digges, Esq; deceased, adjoining to Warwick river and Smith's creek, each abounding with great variety of fish, which may be caught in winter as well as summer. The situation is healthy, pleasant, and well timbered. It is needless to give it the character it deserves, as it is presumed those who would choose to purchase will view the land before the day of sale, which will be shown them by Mr. William Jones who lives upon the plantation. A good title will be made by the subscribers. Wm. DIGGES, Junior. EDWARD DIGGES. THOMAS DIGGES. 5p
LUNENBURG county, October 1, 1778. I intend shortly to leave this state. 1p JOSEPH WILLIAMS.
COMMITTED to the jail of Westmoreland county, on the 13th of September, a negro man who calls himself Baker, says he was formerly the property of William Beal of Richmond county, but now belongs to Matthew Patten of Buckingham. The owner is desired to send for him, and pay charges. || JAMES MUSE, jailer.
SUSSEX county, Freeman's bridge, October 18, 1778. FOR sale, and possession given at Christmas next, my valuable tract of land at this place, being within twenty miles of Petersburg and twenty two of Cabin Point, containing between three and four thousand acres, lying in Nottoway river, and binding on the same for near five miles on each side, which abounds with fine fish and summer fowl. About a thousand acres of the land are fine rich low grounds, great part of which is very stiff, and produces corn, wheat, and tobacco, equal to any land in the state. About one half of the high land is light, of a hickory growth, esteemed to be fine corn and oat land. The residue is very stiff, and fine for wheat and tobacco, having a good foundation. This land may vie with any in the state in natural advantages for raising flocks of all kinds, as the low grounds afford excellent pasture the whole year, and the high land grass in abundance. There are three very valuable apple orchards of the best fruit on the land, from which ten thousand gallons of cider may be made a year. There is also a fine mill, just completely finished, on a constant stream, the toll of which is worth at least two hundred and fifty barrels of corn yearly. Also a well accustomed ordinary, which, with the use of seventy five acres of land, rents for 75l. per annum. This tract lies pretty to divide into four valuable plantations, all of which would have good improvements fit for the reception of a family, with very little repairs. I would choose to sell the whole together, but a sufficient price will induce me to divide it. Seventy five head of fine cattle, among which are sixteen work oxen, three hundred head of hogs, eight work horses, and seven fine young mules, may be had with the land. An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser as soon as a bargain is finished, by the subscriber living on the premises. p WILLIAM CLAIBORNE, for. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 21, 1778. THE subscriber intending to leave this country as soon as he can settle his affairs, earnestly entreats those who have any demands against him to call for payment, and those who are indebted to him to discharge their accounts. And as there still remain in his hands many bonds and other material papers belonging to his former clients, he begs that they will be speedy in giving him instructions in what manner he is to dispose of them. || ANDREW RONALD.
RICHMOND, October 20, 1778. THE subscriber takes this method of informing all those who have not settled their accounts (which were contracted during his residence in the Isle of Wight) that they are put into the hands of Col. Richard Kello. It is hoped that the bringing of suits will be unnecessary. 2p WILLIAM FOUSHEE.
RICHMOND, October 20, 1778. I HAVE in my possession a small fluted mare, left on the 7th of September last, when a certain James Randolph stole my horse. Any person who can prove a property is desired to take her away as soon as possible. p W. FOUSHEE.
RICHMOND, October 23, 1778. I HEREBY inform the publick, that I will not be answerable for any horses that escape, or may be stolen, while in my custody; but I promise, that the greatest care shall be taken to prevent such accidents. GABRIEL GALT.
THE parish of St. Bride's Norfolk county, being vacant, any Minister of the Church of England, coming well recommended, will be received by the churchwardens. || JOHN CORPREW, Churchwardens.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of John Dudgeon, deceased, late of Halifax county, are requested to make them known to the subscriber, some time before the first of April next, that I may be enabled to render a proper account of my administration of the said Dudgeon's estate. p JAMES M'CRAW, Adm.
AMHERST, October 12, 1778. MY wife Mary, having eloped from me, I hereby forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. 1p CHARLES TYLER.
WANTS employ for the ensuing year, as tutor in a private family or publick school (the former of which would be most agreeable, or any other employ where penmanship and figures are required) a single man, perfectly capable of teaching reading and writing English, and arithmetick, which profession he has followed for a considerable time. He is very perfect in the Spanish language, having been employed in a merchant's compting-house in Cadiz for some years, in which capacity he likewise lived a good while in London. Whoever this may suit will please to apply, by a few lines directed to Capt. Joseph Lane, Westmoreland county, where the said person's character, &c. may be fully known.
N. B. Said person would have no objection to engage on a voyage to any part of Spain, or the Spanish islands, on proper encouragement. ||
LEFT in a cellar formerly Mr. Thomas Langstone's of Suffolk, and now occupied by the subscriber, thirty one barrels of damaged flour, six tierces of French rum, and three tierces and six barrels of salt. The owners are desired to apply for them, or they will be sold on Monday the 9th of November, to defray the expense of storage, &c. || WILLIS COWLING, & Co.
THE noted horse WHIRLIGIG, imported into Pennsylvania by Mr. John Allen of Philadelphia, will be for sale at the fair in Halifax on the first Thursday in November. The principal reason for selling him is, that he is owned among too many partners. 1|| WILLIE JONES.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Louisa county, the first of May last, a yearling stone colt, neither dockt nor bran a small star in his forehead, his hind feet worn neatly. I will give ten dollars to any person who delivers him to me, and twelve dollars on conviction of the thief. Also a bay horse, that strayed or was stolen from Mr. William Waddy's, in Harver county, last April; he is about ten or twelve years old, about thirteen hands high, his mane was half roached when he went off, is a tolerable saddle beast, shod before, but has no brand perceivable. I will give seven dollars to any person who delivers him to me, and nine dollars on conviction of the thief. JOSEPH THOMPSON.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Capt. Jesiah Leak's in Goochland county, about the 30th of September, two gray horses. One a light gray, about four feet ten inches high, nine or ten years old, a natural pacer, if branded forgot. The other a darker gray, about four feet seven or eight inches high, about four or five years old, has a dark mane, paces slow, trots and gallops the brand, if any, also forgot. Whoever brings them to Capt. Leak's, or to me in King William, near the Pipe Tree, or gives such intelligence as I get them again, shall have twenty dollars reward for each. 1p THOMAS BLACKWELL.
STOLEN from the subscriber in Caroline county, on Robinson river, the 6th of this instant (October) a dark bay horse three years old last April, about four feet ten or eleven inches high, has a large star in his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, branded on the near shoulder C, and on the near buttock B. I have reason to believe he was carried off by a man who was at my house the day he was stolen, who is lame in one of his knees. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, or gives such intelligence as I get him again, shall have ten pounds reward, and twenty dollars more on conviction of the thief. 2p CHRISTOPHER BLANKENBECKER.
STRAYED or STOLEN out of Mr. Charlton's pasture in Williamsburg, the 21st of this instant (October) a large black horse eight or nine years old, between fourteen and fifteen hands high, paces and gallops, hanging mane and switch tail, a small star in his forehead, a sore on his withers occasioned by a saddle, shed all round, the inside of one of his forehoofs is much broke and branded on the near buttock and shoulder, but I do not recollect with what. Whoever takes up the said horse and delivers him either to Mr. Curle at the Bolling Green, Mr. Smith at Fredericksburg, or to Mr. Charlton in Williamsburg, shall have five pounds reward; if taken up twenty or thirty miles from Williamsburg, all reasonable charges shall be paid, besides the above reward. PATRICK MURRAY.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Montgomery county, on New river, near the lead mines, some time in May last, a Chesab horse about fourteen hands high, five years old, his colour resembles that of an elk, his mane, tail, and legs, darker than the other parts of his body, the mane and tail mixed with white hairs, and branded on the near buttock E. Whoever gives me such intelligence as I get him again shall have fifteen dollars reward, and sixty dollars on conviction of the thief. 1|| JAMES EWING.
STOLEN from the subscriber near Richmond, a large black horse about five feet high, seven years old, paces naturally, is a little fallen about the withers, hanging mane and switch tail, and branded, as well as I remember, on the near buttock T. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, or secures him so that I get him again, shall have forty shillings reward. 1|| THOMAS ARRUTHNOT.
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 10th of November, at the subscriber's plantation on Deep creek, in Halifax county, North Carolina, for ready money,
TEN plantations lying all convenient to the place of sale, sundry negroes, consisting of men, women, boys, and girls, pretty large flocks of cattle and hogs, &c. The sale to continue till all is sold. Run away from the subscriber, a negro man about five feet four inches high, well set, of a yellow cast, has a scar upon his nose, about thirty years old, was formerly the property of Mr. John Bower in Charles City county, and has been gone about five years. I will give thirty pounds reward to any person who delivers him to me. || NICHOLAS LLOYD.
To be SOLD, on Wednesday the 18th of next November, at the subscriber's old plantation in the lower end of Fauquier county,
TWO stud horses: The one a fine bay, near fifteen hands high, six years old next spring, and was got by the imported horse Fearnought upon a full blooded Sober John mare. The other a dapple gray, near fifteen hands two inches high, eight years old next spring, and was got by Ariel upon a half blooded mare. Ariel was got by Traveller out of the late Col. Tasker's mare Selima. About eighteen or twenty mares and colts, mostly full blooded, and mixed between Fearnought and Sober John. Also for sale immediately two STILLs that work 211 gallons. and are as new, and about 200 weight of HOPS. They will be sold either together or apart. (8) CUTHBERT BUI.

To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 25th of November, if fair, otherwise next fair day, for ready money, or loan office certificates, and to be entered upon the first day of January next,
A VERY valuable plantation lying in King William county, upon Pamunkey river, containing eight hundred or a thousand acres, very conveniently situated to church and mills, and about two miles from Hanover town, from which town to the said plantation is navigation for large flats. The first low lands are very rich, and heavily timbered with white and red oaks, and other timber; the low grounds are exceedingly fertile, and remarkably fine for Indian corn, wheat, &c. The high land is good, particularly for tobacco, and very well timbered with pine and red oak. There is a fine stream running through the land, sufficient to furnish water for one or two mills; and on each side of the said stream is fine meadow land, as there also is upon the first low grounds. Any person inclinable to purchase may be shown the land by applying to Mr. William Jones who lives near it, or to the overseer who lives upon it. Upon Tuesday following, the first day of December, will be sold for ready money, upon the aforesaid plantation, some horses and blooded mares, a large flock of horned cattle, hogs and sheep, corn, fodder, &c. for ready money.
7|| THOMAS JONES.
On Monday the 21st of December (if fair, otherwise the next fair day) will be sold at the late dwelling-house of Capt. James Walker, deceased, in the lower end of Westmoreland,
A bout twenty negroes, men, women, and children, among whom are house servants very valuable for their approved honesty and diligence in their several employments, five yoke of work oxen, some cattle, kitchen furniture of various kinds, and all the plantation utensils, with the crops of corn, fodder, and tobacco. Ready money, or loan office certificates, will be expected in payment by || The ADMINISTRATORS.
C OMMITTED to Southampton jail, on the 9th day of July, a negro man named Pompey, who says he belongs to Kinchen Peterson of North Carolina. He is about sixty years old, his head very gray, had on a homespun shirt and breeches, an old fustout coat, and an old felt hat. His owner is desired to pay charges and take him away. || JOHN SCOTT, Jailer.
S TOLLEN from the subscriber, in the upper end of Chesterfield, the 24th of September last, a bay horse about four feet nine or ten inches high, four years old, has a star in his forehead, a switch tail, his mane has formerly been roached, there is a small scar on the inside of his hind leg, and paces, trots, and gallops well. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, or gives such intelligence as I get him again, shall have twenty dollars reward, and one hundred dollars on conviction of the thief. || JOHN FARRAR.
S TOLLEN from the subscriber, in the night of the 30th of September, a likely bay horse four feet ten or eleven inches high, branded on the near buttock
A , has a star in his forehead, a snip on his nose, with a white streak running up his face, one hind foot white, hanging mane and switch tail, has been docked, drags a little when he trots, gallops low, paces slow and short. Thirty dollars reward will be given to any person that will deliver the horse to the subscriber, in the upper end of Charles City, and one hundred dollars on conviction of the thief. WILLIAM HADLEY.
S TRAYED from South Quay, on the 4th of September last, a large light bay horse, branded on the near buttock NP in a piece, with a thin mane and short tail. Also a small bay mare, with a white saddle spot on her back about the size of a dollar, has large ears, appears very pert when she looks up, and goes very easy in a slow pace or short canter. They were seen about Roundhill in Southampton, near Col. Kello's. Whoever delivers them to Mr. Reuben Herbert at South Quay, or the subscriber in James City, near Green Spring, shall have ten dollars reward. GOODRICH BOUGH.
As publick business calls me often from home, should any person want to purchase my land, formerly advertised, he may know the terms by applying to Mr. John Bough in Williamsburg, who will treat for the same in my absence. G. B.
L EFT in Williamsburg about the last of July, by my negro boy who ran away from Charlottesville, a black mare about fourteen years old, four feet six inches high, has a star in her forehead, a white spot on one side of her neck, one hind foot white, paces, trots, and gallops well, and is shod before. Whoever gives the subscriber, living in Charlottesville, Albemarle county, such intelligence as he may get the said mare again, shall have ten dollars reward. || JOHN JOUETT.
C OMMITTED to Hampshire county jail, two runaway negroes, who are both outlandish, speak much broken, and are of a middle size. They say they belong to one John Barrow in Georgia, and that he lives near one Mr. Burley's, where long leaf pine grows. One of the said negroes says his name is Simon, the other Sampson. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, and pay charges to ABRAHAM JOHNSON, Sheriff.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Friday the 4th of December, at the late dwelling-house of Mr. George Baskerville, deceased, in Mecklenburg county, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
A ll the lands belonging to the said estate, consisting of several very valuable plantations. One of them lies upon Roanoke river, great part of it exceeding fine low grounds, whereon is a large dwelling-house with four rooms on a floor, all other convenient houses, and a fine apple orchard of the best fruit, sufficient to make four or five thousand gallons of cider; and another on Phillis's creek, the land very valuable for the cultivation of tobacco, corn, or wheat, and there is a plantation sufficient to work five hands to advantage, with a small dwelling-house almost new. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and security to
7|| JOHN BASKERVILLE, Executor.
** I have to dispose of four hundred acres of land adjoining the low ground tract, which is very valuable, with a plantation sufficient to work four hands, and a small dwelling-house.
F OR sale, a tract of land on Grassy creek in Granville county, N. Carolina, containing two hundred and two acres of good tobacco land, whereon is a dwelling-house, barn, &c. and about twenty five acres of cleared ground. Also to be sold, or rented yearly or for a term of years, the well accustomed tavern and plantation lately occupied by Mr. Jonathan Patterson in Lunenburg county, containing five hundred acres, on which is a good dwelling-house, storehouse, and all other necessary buildings. Likewise for sale, a likely NEGRO MAN about twenty two years of age. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the last mentioned premises. || JOHN POWELL.
NORFOLK county, Tanner's creek, October 3, 1778. F OR sale, and will be launched this month, a BOAT of the following dimensions, viz. 43 feet keel, 16 feet 8 inches beam, 7 feet hold, 15 feet rake forward, 5 feet rake abaft, and is supposed by good judges to be a fast sailing vessel. For terms apply to || KADER TALBOT.
I HEREBY give notice to all persons who have any claims or demands against the estate of Alexander Caver, late of King William, to make them known to me, properly adjusted, by the 10th day of December next, as I propose settling the estate by that time. I therefore shall not look upon myself as answerable for any demands after that time, therefore all persons indebted to that estate are desired to make immediate payment to R ROBERT KING, Executor.
T HE subscriber is in want of two single men, of good character, to act as OVERSEERS for the ensuing year, to each of whom he will pay fifty pounds per annum. He will also give good wages to a GARDENER, who comes well recommended. BEN: HARRISON, Junior.
SUFFOLK, October 5, 1778.
A ll persons who have claims against the estate of Thomas Langston, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, as the estate will be settled by the first of January next. 27 The ADMINISTRATRIX.
A GREEN silk UMBRELLA was found on Friday the 2d of October between Colchester and Fredericksburg. The person who found it lodged it at Mr. William Smith's in Fredericksburg, from whence the owner may obtain it on proving his property and paying the charge of this advertisement.
S TRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Williamsburg, about the middle of September last, a bay horse near fourteen hands high, seven years old next spring, one of his hind feet white, has a brown streak down his rump, a small star in his forehead, his hind parts thin, his mane hangs thick, trots slow, and canters easy. Whoever will deliver the said horse to me shall have four dollars reward. || JAMES NICHOLS.
Twenty POUNDS Reward,
F OR apprehending and bringing home Cuthie, a negro woman formerly advertised by the Rev. John Cameron of this parish. She ran away some time last December, is Virginia born, about 24 years of age, near five feet two or three inches high, has a very round face, a remarkable gap between her two lower fore teeth, and a large scar on the outside of one of her legs. Her dress, when she went away, was a coat and jacket of double wove yarn and cotton cloth, striped with blue and yellow, and several articles of row and cotton cloth, which it is probable she may have changed before now. I have some reason to think that she is gone to York county, where she has several relations at the plantations of Mr. Robert Shield, junior, and Mr. Simon Holman, or in the neighbourhood of which places I imagine she is harboured by her connections. Whoever delivers the said slave to me in Mecklenburg shall have the above reward, or one half thereof if secured in any jail, so that I get her again. || ROBERT MUNFORD.
N. B. Samuel Goad, Esq; will pay forty dollars to any person that will deliver the above runaway to him at Williamsburg, at any time during the present session of Assembly.
To be SOLD at Lunenburg courthouse, on Thursday the 12th of November, being court day, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A TRACT of LAND in the said county, containing six hundred and forty three acres. It lies within four miles of the courthouse, and is good for the culture of tobacco, wheat, and corn. Major James Johnson will show the land to any person inclinable to purchase. THOMAS EVANS.
To be RENTED for one year, at Kennon's warehouse, on Wednesday the 29th instant (October)
S EVERAL valuable plantations belonging to the estate of William Kennon, deceased. Bond and security will be required. 2|| FRANCIS WILLIS.
W A N T E D,
O NE hundred WAGGONERS, or team drivers, for the army of the United States, to serve for one year at least, unless sooner discharged, in consideration whereof each waggoner or team driver shall receive pay at the rate of ten pounds per month, and one ration a day; and in case any such waggoner or team driver so enlisted shall produce a certificate from the waggon master general of his good behaviour after six months service, he shall receive a suit of clothes by way of bounty.
(4) WILLIAM FINNIE, D. Q. M. S. N. B. I have for sale an elegant PHÆTON with harness complete. W. F. WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 30, 1778.
To be SOLD, on Saturday the 7th of November next, for ready money, or Loan Office certificates,
A ll the stock of cattle (being upwards of sixty head) and the hogs, belonging to the subscriber's plantation in the upper end of James City county, situate on York river and Tassanah's creek, together with a quantity of fodder. The sale will begin at ten o'clock in the morning, at the said plantation, which the subscriber is also willing to dispose of, either altogether or in parcels, and will be at all times ready to treat with any person desirous of purchasing the same. There are, on different parts of the tract, very good plantation houses; also a quantity of valuable marsh, as may be seen at any time by applying to the overseer. The whole tract is held for 1528 acres. 7|| JOHN BLAIR.
B ETWEEN twenty and thirty SLAVES (among them a very valuable blacksmith, with his tools) will be sold by the subscriber to the highest bidders, before the Raleigh in this city, on the 8th day of December next, for ready money, or for certificates of the loan office of the United States, or his state. The sale will begin at four o'clock in the afternoon. || JOHN BLAIR.
For sale in the city of Williamsburg, and to be entered upon at Christmas,
T HE house and lot wherein the late Mr. Richard H. Singleton lived, on the main street leading to York town; likewise a back lot adjoining, whereon is a small dwelling-house, chair house, and a good stable, with a warehouse under the same roof. Time of payment will be made agreeable to the purchaser. For terms apply to the subscriber in New Kent, or Mr. Alexander Purdie in Williamsburg. WILLIAM LEWIS.
N. B. I have for sale a few hhds. of good West India RUM.
S TOLLEN, about the 21st of August, from Barb Springs in Berkeley county, a yellow bay horse with black mane and tail, a small star in his forehead, about fourteen hands and a half high, round bodied, close and well made, and his breast has lately been much chased by drawing. Twenty pounds Virginia money will be given to any person who will deliver the said horse to Samuel Purviance, Esq; at Baltimore, the Hon. Daniel Jenifer, Esq; at Annapolis, or to Mr. John Strode at Rappahannock forge, near Fredericksburg. Thirty pounds like money for apprehending the thief, to be paid on conviction, by any of the above mentioned gentlemen. (6)
R UN away from the subscriber in Caroline county, the 3d of August last, a negro girl named Hannah, about fourteen years old, of a dark complexion, and paces, I have been informed, for a free woman, therefore it is probable will change her name. Whoever delivers the said girl to me shall have ten pounds reward. 6|| FRANCIS CORMON.
R UN away from the subscriber, on the 18th of September, a negro man named Frank, whom I purchased of the late Col. Byrd; the said fellow says he is a Frenchman, therefore may endeavour to pass for a freeman, and try to get employ as a sailor. He is about the middle size, has been shot through his right hand, as well as I remember, which renders his thumb and two of his fingers stiff, has had the small-pox, is of a sulky disposition, has been employed as a miller several years, and has taken with him an old sword. Whoever will take up the said fellow, or secure him so that I get him again, shall receive twenty dollars reward. 27|| JOHN APPERSON.
All masters or owners of vessels are forewarned from employing or carrying the said fellow out of this state.