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From a late LONDON PAPER.
To LORD NORTH.
MY LORD,
WHILST I feel the deepest anguish and sensibility for the loss of our hapless countrymen, who lately fell in the action with the Americans near Boston, suffer me to entreat you to STAY the SWORD, and suspend any further operations against the colonies, until some happy conciliating means may be devised, some fortunate expedient may be hit upon to heal the bleeding wounds, and re-unite us again with that unfortunate and distracted country. It is, my Lord, the sincere wish of every true friend of freedom, who are too sensibly afflicted, adequately to express their feelings on the above most melancholy event.
As a well-wisher to your Lordship and all mankind, I entreat you, from every motive of humanity, to listen to the dictates of sound reason and policy, and you cannot fail of being convinced of the justice and expediency of a measure so essentially requisite to stop the further effusion of the BLOOD of our COUNTRYMEN, and prevent us from being engaged in all the horrors of a civil and intestine war; the bare apprehension of which, my Lord, fills me with the most poignant anxiety, and makes me dread the impending consequences, with a torture of mind utterly impossible to be described.
If by those extraordinary exertions, which have often proceeded from people contending for their liberties, or by any of those accidents which have frequently decided the fate of battles and of empires, taking the victory from the strong, and the race from the swift, we should be REPULSED, to what a state of humiliation should we be reduced? Such is the insuperable absurdity of the measure, that whether victors, or vanquished, we are sure of being sufferers.
With ties so strong to bind us to each other, is it not strange, is it not deplorable, that we should differ? Do they who talk of chastising our colonies, and reducing them to obedience, consider how much we hazard when we dissolve those ties? What are we to substitute in their place, FORCE and FEAR, which Tacitus wisely tells us are insecure restraints, and always succeeded by inveterate hatred? When these consequences follow from the coercive measures we are now pursuing, will the counsellors who have impelled us to them by representations, not, I am sure, very fair, defend us from their fatal effects?
It is from experience only, my Lord, that men learn wisdom, but unhappily, sometimes the injury of the experiment is irretrievable; we have too much reason, I think, to apprehend that this will be the event of our present contest with America.
I acknowledge, I admire the bravery of our troops; what men can do, they will do; but in a country furnished with fastnesses and defiles without number, intimately known to the enemy you are to combat, where discipline is unavailing or embarrassing, and valour unskilled, it requires more than human power to succeed to any permanent purpose. Heaven forbid that the bravery of such troops as the English should be so vainly, so fatally employed; they who remember the fatal overthrow of BRADDOCK by a few Indians in ambush, an overthrow incurred by the very discipline in which he vainly put his trust, will be apt to doubt the facility of reducing the colonies by military force; they who reflect that the united aid and efforts of all the colonies were necessary to give success to our arms in the late war against the Canadians, will be still more doubtful of this expedient.
But, my Lord, so much having been already said on the subject, I will not take up more of your valuable moments, which I am persuaded must now be fully employed; indulge me, however, once more to entreat your most serious attention to the true interest and happiness of this country, and to the welfare of our brethren in America, so that you may be revered and esteemed by all good men, your name deservedly transferred with honour to posterity, and the tribute of gratitude, affection, and esteem, be echoed from every quarter of this great and extensive empire.
MEMENTO.
WATERTOWN, July 31.
THERE has been a very heavy Cannonade at Roxbury since one o'clock this morning. We have not yet heard the particulars. The George tavern is burnt.
Thursday last passes were again granted to the inhabitants of Boston, in consequence of which a number of persons have since left the town, but they were not permitted to bring their effects.
About one o'clock yesterday morning two prisoners were taken at the enemies outer sentry at Charlestown, and brought to head quarters at Cambridge. Just as they were taken, a party of 24 were coming to relieve them, but the sentry making a noise discovered our people to them, otherwise it is probable they would all have fallen into our hands. After mutually discharging a few rounds the enemy retreated, it is said with the loss of 2 or 3 killed or wounded.
Under the London head, in a late paper, is the following paragraph: "When the three general officers kissed his Majesty's hand, previous to their departure for America, he enjoined them, in expressions the most affecting, to let HUMANITY influence them more than courage, and to avoid an engagement with those deluded people, if it could be done with safety to his person and Crown." — Gage, Howe, Clinton, and Burgoyne, what will ye answer to this in the day of impartial trial?
PHILADELPHIA, August 2.
Another Account of the late Action at BUNKER'S hill.
As to camp news, I was there for the first time last Saturday. Our people appear hearty and very happy. The great numbers who crowd to view it, and see their friends, and the parading of the regiments upon the commons, make a grand appearance. The famous Prospect hill is just by the stone house, on the left hand as you go to Charlestown. I believe the regulars will hardly venture out, for they must lose a vast many men if they should, and they cannot afford to purchase every inch of ground as they did at Charlestown. The number the regulars lost, and had wounded, you have seen in the account taken from the orderly serjeant, which agrees pretty nearly with a variety of accounts we have received from people, who have come here from Boston, in fishing boats. They must have suffered greatly, for the fire continued with small arms sixty one minutes, and great part of the time very close fighting. My classmate, Col. _____, was in the entrenchment, and was wounded in the head and leg. He says there was no need of waiting for a chance to fire, for as soon as you had loaded, there was always a mark at hand, and as near as you pleased. His description of the entrenchment, &c. was this:
The square, or fort, had about one hundred and fifty men in it. The breastwork about two hundred. The rail fence stuffed with straw four or five hundred. The reason why the square was so thinly manned on the side toward Boston, was because the fire from Cop's hill poured in so thick that there was no living in it. The regulars when they found the fire slackened for want of ammunition, pushed over the walls with their guns in their left hand, and their swords in the right, for it was such an unfinished piece of work that they ran over it. Part of them had come round on the side next Charlestown, so as to fire on the back of our people, when they began to leave the entrenchment, and it was then we lost our men. The ships and floating batteries prevented any assistance, or support of consequence, being given to our men; the fire from Cop's hill ceased when that with small arms began, but that from a ship off New Boston killed and raked our men quite up to the Sun tavern. — thinks there was more than three thousand of the regulars landed. They advanced in open order, the men often twelve feet apart in the front, but very close after one another in extraordinary deep or long files. As fast as the front man was shot down, the next stepped forward into his place; but our men dropt them so fast, they were a long time coming up. It was surprising how they would step over their dead bodies, as though they had been logs of wood. Their officers, it is said, were obliged to push them on behind, notwithstanding which they once ran and filed some of the boats, the fire was so hot. One of _____'s Captains told me he fired about thirty five times, and after that threw stones. _____ says when they pushed over the breastwork, what with the smoke and dust, it was so dark in the square that he was obliged to feel about for the outlet, the earth, which they threw up for a breastwork, being very dry and loose, for they had only one of these short nights to execute it in.
Extract of a letter from LONDON, June 1.
IT is my indispensable duty to inform my countrymen on your side the water, of whatever resolutions are formed on this side injurious to your sacred rights, that you may be timely on your guard to defeat the pernicious attempts of that implacable and tyrannical Administration. My intelligence is founded on the best information, and therefore full credence ought to be paid to it.
On the arrival of the news of the defeat and retreat of the detachments under Lord Percy and Col. Smith, this great city was agitated to its centre. The friends to America rejoiced at the noble victory of the Bostonians, and its enemies were abashed at their courage, grinning horribly a ghastly smile, as Milton's devil did in Paradise. The news flew rapidly, and soon caught the ear of an unwise and deluded King. Administration were alarmed at the unexpected success of the provincials, and were at a loss what lies to fabricate which would destroy the force of the qualifications which accompanied the intelligence. Runners were sent to every part of the city, who were authorised to deny the authenticity of the facts; and so distressed was Government that they officially requested a suspension of belief, until despatches were received from General Gage. No advice is received yet from that quarter. In the mean time frequent ministerial Councils were held, without any conclusive determinations until yesterday,
when his Majesty presided at one of them. The King, after having heard the news read, asked what mode should be pursued to support the dignity of the nation, retrieve the honour of the British arms, and annihilate the American opposition? Lord North replied, that there were 30,000 troops in Quebec and Canada ready to march to Boston for General Gage's relief; that more men of war should be sent out, and that the Admiral should have positive orders to seize provision vessels for the due supply of the navy and army. He observed, that from the natural formation of the entrance into Boston, with the precautions taken by the General, there was no apprehensions of any attack, for, in fact, it could not be stormed. Upon this futile opinion, instructions were immediately despatched to Gage, to order the regulars from Quebec, and to march the militia of Canada, as well as to obtain the necessary supply of provisions by seizing the American vessels at sea, or in the harbours. To facilitate this accursed plan, the General is to assure the officers of the King's determination to promote them, and to stimulate the soldiers to acts of butchery, their pay is to be encreased; to which purpose 50,000l. was sent off last night to Boston.
The General has positive orders to destroy the magazines, to spike up the cannon, to order the riot act to be read, and to set up the King's standard immediately. What infatuation possesses this nation! You and I, who know the strength of America and the consolidated union of its inhabitants, must laugh at their threats, and despise their shallow schemes. But whilst they are forming this impracticable plan of extracting 30,000 troops from Canada, they dread the arrival of the packet; because, however they would dupe the credulous inhabitants of England with fallacious contradictions of the facts announced, they cannot help believing that General Gage and his army are even now either cut off, or ignominiously constrained to retreat into the castle, or on board the men of war.
Such also is the terror of Administration, that they have despatched some of the nobility and gentry throughout England to contradict the Boston news, in order to quiet the landed Gentlemen, cajole the manufacturing cities, and prevent the dreaded effect of the stocks. But alas! these are temporary, ineffectual expedients; for the next American intelligence will arouse the supine landed and manufacturing interest, and a vital stab will be given to the funds. This nation has passed her meridian splendour; America, by her virtue and her numbers, will permanently establish her rights, will be the blessed means of extirpation of this most flagitious Ministry, and of establishing the British Throne in wisdom and clemency.
This evening some of the principal Common Councilmen meet, revive and effectually equip the militia of London, which consist of 8000 men, in order to co-operate with the Americans, in forcing a relinquishment of the present infernal politics, and in supporting constitutional liberty throughout the British dominions.
SPEECH of the Hon. TEMPLE LUTTRELL, in the House of Commons, on the conduct of Administration with respect to American affairs.
IT is but too visible, from the rash measures pursued by the Ministers of your government here in England, and from the temper and situation of your American colonies, that a civil war will be inevitable.
Gentlemen on the other side of the House have always held as a favourite proposition, that protection and obedience are reciprocal duties; and, of course, that the withdrawing of the one discharges the other. Now, Sir, by these bills you are withdrawing your protection to some purpose; I therefore presume your colonies are no longer to be treated as rebels, but, whatsoever may be the hazard of battle, will be entitled to the same military honours, to the same acts of clemency and of grace that are usually practiced, according to the modern system of war, by every civilized nation in the world. You have a striking example of such a rule of conduct from ancient time, in the most flagrant and sanguinary of all the wars the Romans ever waged: I mean, the war against their own countrymen, commonly called the social war; a war that, in many of its circumstances, bears so close a resemblance to the present unhappy era in our history, that I cannot help asking leave of the House to say a few words upon it. The passions of mankind, in the aggregate, are, throughout all ages, nearly alike; and the same probable events may, in future, be looked for from those causes to which they have heretofore been found incidental.
Several confederate Italian provinces (to which courage and industry the Roman Republic, in a great measure, owed her meridian splendour) despairing to obtain, by fair means, those privileges to which they had every reasonable claim, took up arms; they founded a new capital; they constituted a Senate to themselves, and they chose Consuls. The mass of the people of Rome, who steadfastly maintained those principles, which are the genuine principles of British Whiggism, a devotion to rational liberty, and a spirit of resistance to all exorbitant power wherever lodged, called aloud for vengeance on their Ministers and patricians, to whose iniquity they ascribed every impending evil. Sir, a resolute tribune (and I hope a worthy exact magistrate of this metropolis will now take the hint) did unpeach the ostensible contrivers and managers of so unnatural a war. And recollect, Sir, how it ended: The Roman Senate, though aided by their old enemies the Gauls, and by some factious factions in the heart of the revolved country, whose patriotism, like that of certain New Yorkers, was not quite proof against artifice and venality. I say, Sir, the Roman Senate was at length compelled to cede, with a very bad grace, those terms which ought at first, in justice, to have been accorded by amicable compact. During this civil conflict was spilt the best blood of Rome. In less than three years,

near 300,000 persons fell in the field of combat. But there was a still more fatal consequence; for it was in this school that Marius, Sylla, and other aspiring leaders, learned their first rudiments of despotism, and familiarised themselves to the massacre of their fellow subjects. That sword which was unsheathed by order of the Roman Senate, and under the authority of the Roman people, to deprive of the dearest rights of human nature, their allies, their associates, and brethren, was not returned into its scabbard till Rome herself had, at her inmost vitals, felt the sharpness of its edge.
The Generals employed on that occasion were many of them men of heroic sentiments, of humane dispositions; they might have sat for the amiable portraits which a very skilful colonist here drew of the three officers chosen to undertake a similar task on the American continent; they too talked of reluctance, they talked of compassion and universal philanthropy; at the very hour of encounter they announced themselves, necessitate hostes, voluntate hostes . Yet, Sir, these very men, once familiarised to domestic slaughter, and to military sway, could not prevail upon themselves to stop, till they had subverted the constitution, and totally annihilated the liberties of the whole common wealth. In short, that by this war the Romans were irrecoverably undone. Hence the perpetual dictatorship; hence the succeeding triumvirs; and, at length, the throne and tyranny of Cæsar. Sir, I contend, that this our  official war (like the war I have been speaking of) is founded on a laudable resistance to the despotism of Administration, instained by a parliamentary majority, rather than any defection in the Americans at heart from the mother country. The generous natives of England thirst not after an unjust dominion, neither can they look with an eye of malignant jealousy on their kindred colonists, who, scarce a century ago, drew, in common with them, one parental breath. Jealousy is too mean a vice to grow in a soil with such exalted virtues as distinguish a Briton: He seeks not the palm of victory, earned at so dear a cost as by the destruction or abject servitude of millions of his fellow subjects; that too for upholding principles which he himself sanctimoniously reveres.
The first duty of a good citizen is to the public; and to assert, that the supreme sovereignty, as to the fundamentals of our constitution, be vested in any form of government whatever, or elsewhere, than with the society at large, is a traitorous doctrine, not merely against the Americans, but against our own immediate constituents here at home. The same allegiance that every private individual owes to the estates of the British monarchy, legally established, do those very estates owe to the community in general, which hath always reserved to itself, and asserted, certain original rights of mankind, that it would be rebellion, it would be sacrilege in us to violate. One of these rights (and one of the most essential) is, that every, the minutest of the component parts of this great empire, shall be free from disson of property, unless under a direct or effected representation in Parliament.
To force a tax upon your colonists, unrepresented, and universally dissatisfied, is acting in no better capacity than that of a banditti of robbers. Can our folly and our vanity lead us to flatter ourselves, that they will be taught by our armaments or commercial interdicts; to own for their liege-lord and tax-master, the possessor of a poor silly sheep-cote on Sallbury Plain? Or that (eccentric as they are with respect to this our distant and circumscribed sphere of the British isles) that they will still continue to be cajoled by the absurd, empty plea of virtual representation? Sir, that word virtual must contain in it more mystic power than the sacred archetype on Aaron's breast plate, before it can be made to work an effect so contradictory to reason and common sense. The advocates for the coercion of America who have frequent recourse to your written statutes, and who support their arguments as to the letter of the law, from Seldon, Lord Coke, and other high prerogative authorities, would do well calmly and seriously to consider of a passage in Montesquieu's divine spirit of laws. I allude, Sir, to a part of his comment on the triumph of the people of Old Spain over the idolatrous Mexicans; neither will it be necessary for me to point out to the House where the precise analogy lies between the first invaders of that southern continent, and our modern law-makers in the north. "Freemen (says he) they made slaves, when they made slaves free: Instead of giving them the religion of peace, they inculcated on their minds a more outrageous superstition: It were impossible for me to enumerate all the good things they might have done; it were impossible for me to enumerate all the bad things which they actually did! The end of conquest is this: It leaves upon their victors (though marshalled in the best licenced cause) an immense arrear of debt to be paid off to human nature." Impious as it may seem to arraign the dispensations of Providence, I can but lament that destiny had placed this fanciful Montesquieu (as he is called by our celebrated pensioned essayist) [Johnson] in the presidency of a foreign Parliament; the individual members of which, ever occupied in sacrificing to the graces! imperceptibly and totally lost their public constitution and liberty. [Had, Sir, his lot been cast in this assembly to day, what might not so good a man, with his capacity and powers of inspiration, have effected? He might have staid the uplifted hand of ravage and oppression; and, though given us too late to prevent Great Britain from madly opening her own veins, he might perhaps have been the means of administering some timely remedy that should save her from bleeding to death. But, indeed, after the reception which a very respectable member [Mr. Burke] here met with some evenings ago, who pleaded the cause of justice and humanity, with an almost supernatural force of reasoning and with every charm of eloquence, we might even despair of working the necessary reform in this house, though an angel from Heaven, with the full attributes of his beatitude, should descend among us.
There was a Parliament in the reign of Henry VI. which, on account of the severity of its judgments and proscriptions against certain partisans of the York family, has gained in our annals the honourable distinction of Parliamentum diabolicum . Now, Sir, by passing such acts as these are, shall not we lay in a just claim to be transmitted down to posterity, if possible, under a still more infernal appellation?
I am for rejecting the bill with the deepest marks of penitence in us, for having proceeded in it thus far, and with every term of ignominy and abhorrence with respect to the wicked principle on which this, and its fellow edict for butchery and famine (the fishery bill) are grounded.
The following is a copy of Mr. Hartley's LETTER of REQUISITION which he had prepared to be sent to the Governors of the several colonies, in case his motions in the House of Commons, of the 27th of March last, had succeeded. It is made out according to the usual and official forms, and upon the model of former letters of requisition to the colonies. Whenever it has been thought proper to require aids from the colonies, it has been the invariable custom for the Secretary of State to write a circular letter to the Governors of the several provinces, stating the occasion of the demand, the circumstances of the case, and the necessity, importance, or expediency of the services required, with directions to lay the same before the respective Assemblies, "to use his influence with them, and to "recommend it to them to take these matters into their consideration, and to comply with such reasonable requisitions." The American colonies have ever complied most cheerfully and liberally with all such reasonable and constitutional requisitions.
HIS Majesty having nothing so much at heart, as to see every part of his dominions put into a state of security, both by sea and land, against any attack, or even apprehension of attack, from foreign powers, has therefore particularly taken into his consideration, the necessity of keeping up a respectable marine establishment; as well for the actual protection of the commercial interests of Great Britain and America; as to maintain undi-
minished the power and pre-eminence of the royal flag of Great Britain, and to preserve that navy, which has in the time of war, carried us triumphant over all our enemies, from falling into neglect or inaction, in the time of peace. The naval power of Great Britain, is more especially necessary, for the protection of his Majesty's American subjects, from the special nature of their case; who have indeed each of them, by their respective militias, a provincial security by land, but from the want of a similar establishment at sea, are particularly unguarded on that element. The colonists are dependent on the security of the sea, not only for their own trade, but likewise for that supply of British manufactures, which, if they were under the necessity of providing for themselves, would draw them off from those objects of their colonization, which are more beneficial to them, the possessing, and bringing into culture, the extensive and fertile lands of America. It is therefore the peaceable pursuit and enjoyment of all and every one of these advantages, for which they are beholden to his Majesty's royal navy, for protection.
His Majesty has likewise taken into his consideration, the state of the American colonies, with respect to their military defence by land. The glory of all the American conquests in the late war, was accomplished by the active zeal, and strenuous efforts, of the British and American arms; in the prosecution of which, his Majesty has repeatedly had experience, that his faithful and loyal subjects of America, have contributed more than their proportion. His Majesty is therefore well pleased, that his American subjects should reap, upon the fortunate termination of that war, the advantages of security most peculiarly beneficial to their situation. He considers this security, as no more than a just and adequate recompence, for the liberality, zeal, and courage of their exertions, in the conquest of all those hostile provinces, and in the extirpation of all those foreign European interests, which had for many years been hovering, with an evil aspect, over the British American colonies, and circumscribing their early growth.
His Majesty considers, that the establishment and confirmation of his newly acquired dominions, for the peace, safety, and tranquillity of his ancient and loyal colonies, requires the same union of mind and measures, between all his subjects on each side of the Atlantic Ocean, by which they were acquired; and that suitable and proportionate provisions should be made, by the respective parts of his Majesty's dominions, according to the interest or advantages to each respectively resulting; the sovereignty, property, and possession of the said conquered dominions, being ceded to Great Britain, on the one side; and a permanent and peaceable security, from all foreign enemies, or foreign forces, being the beneficial advantage acquired, and from the time of their conquest enjoyed, by the American colonies on the other. His Majesty therefore on this subject considers, that in reason, by much the greater part of the expences of the establishment of the conquered provinces, should fall where the sovereignty, property, and possession, are vested.
With respect to the military defence of his Majesty's ancient colonies, the same plan may be adopted, which has obtained in former times of peace, as no greater standing force need be added to the militias of each province, than was found necessary, before the expulsion of all foreign interests from North America. Upon consideration of each of these branches requiring some military establishment, his Majesty thinks it necessary, with the consent of Parliament, to keep up some standing forces in America; as well for the security of his newly acquired dominions, as to be in readiness, in case any of his ancient colonies should be attacked, to act in conjunction with the militia of any such colony, for the required defence. His Majesty therefore, upon consideration of the premises, both with respect to the necessary naval and military establishments, thinks it not unreasonable, to order requisitions to be made, to the several Assemblies of his loyal colonies in North America, for a suitable and voluntary provision, for the purposes of defending, protecting, and securing the said colonies.
And to make the execution of this matter as convenient, and as satisfactory as possible, to his subjects in America, his Majesty recommends the mode to the option of the colonies; as it will be equally satisfactory to him, if the colonies themselves will undertake the performance of the services, under his Majesty's orders, by equipping, arming, and maintaining, a suitable number of vessels, with the proper complement of men, to be under command of such naval officer, as his Majesty shall, from time to time, appoint; and in like manner to levy, clothe, pay, and provide for, such proportion of forces, upon the military establishment of America, as shall be equitable upon the circumstances of the case, and upon consideration of the respective abilities of each province; such forces to act either separately, or in conjunction with any other of his Majesty's forces, and to be under the supreme command of all such officers, as his Majesty shall think proper to appoint. His Majesty will order an account to be laid before the several Assemblies, of the naval and military establishments, which his Majesty hereby requires them to furnish.
His Majesty is not unmindful, of the many restraints and prohibitions which the colonies are under, in respect to their commerce and manufactures; and that many of the regulations established by the authority of the British Parliament, operate to the same effect (though indirectly) as taxes. This is the accepted condition of their emigration, to continue subordinate to the British commerce, and instrumental to the support and extension of British manufactures, while they are left at liberty themselves, to spread into the continent of North America. But as many of these regulations and restraints were formed in old times, when the principles of commerce were perhaps ill understood, and as it may be found that many of them are nugatory, or vexatious to the American colonies, without being beneficial to Great Britain; his Majesty hopes, that an amicable compliance with the above-mentioned reasonable requisitions, and an ostensible contribution on the part of the colonies, to the general parliamentary supply, will pave the way for many relaxations in the articles of commerce. And his Majesty gives the strongest assurances to his colonists, that he will, at all times, recommend to his Parliament, to revise, repeal, explain, amend, and relax, all such restraints and prohibitions, as shall appear to be frivolous, unjust, impolitic, and oppressive to the colonies.
It is with great grief that his Majesty, who is the common father of his people, and views with an equal eye of affection, his subjects in every part of his dominions has, of late years observed the very unhappy divisions, which have subsisted between his British Parliament, and the Assemblies of his American subjects; and that needless and imprudent discussion of speculative points, from mutual misapprehensions, have been converted into anger and animosities, which threaten the most fatal consequences. His Majesty is too well acquainted with the natural justice and moderation of his British Parliament, to believe that they could ever entertain the thought, of any known or intended injustice or grievance, to their fellow subjects in America; and from the many recent and repeated proofs of obedience, loyalty, and affection, from the colonists, and of their liberality and disinterested zeal for the honour of his Majesty's arms, which they have freely and cheerfully followed into distant climates, after the complete conquest of America; he is equally assured that his American subjects are incapable of being influenced by narrow or selfish motives. His Majesty has the fullest confidence, in the repeated declarations of his American colonies, who have separately and collectively declared, "That they do sincerely recognize their allegiance to his Crown, and all due subordination to the Parliament of Great Britain; that they shall always retain, the most grateful sense of the assistance and protection, which they have received; that their lives and fortunes are entirely devoted to his Majesty's service, to which, on his royal requisitions, they have ever been ready, to contribute to the utmost of their ability." Therefore his Majesty has the fullest dependence
"that whenever the exigencies of the state may require it, they will, as they have heretofore done, cheerfully contribute their full proportion of men and money." His Majesty entertains the most confident hope, from the upright intentions of both parties, that upon a cool re-consideration of the original matters in dispute, which his Majesty has endeavoured to state upon the grounds of reason, with fairness and impartiality, all unhappy animosities and civil distractions, will be composed upon the solid foundations of equity and justice; and that all things will be restored to that happy state of harmony and mutual affection, which subsisted at the termination of the late glorious war; and that every hostile and vindictive act or declaration, which has passed from the commencement of these unfortunate troubles, will be buried in everlasting oblivion.
It would be a grievous affliction to his Majesty, to see the courage of his faithful subjects, averted to civil dissensions, and the lustre of the national arms stained with civil blood; to see the general peace and tranquillity broken, and invitations thereby thrown out to his enemies, to disturb the glories of his reign; to see the unhappy divisions of this kingdom against itself, giving courage to their secret resentments, and tempting them, in an evil hour, to reassume those hostile purposes against his Majesty's dominions, which the united and compacted powers of the whole House of Bourbon, were unable in the late glorious war to accomplish, against the then united and compacted arms of Great Britain and America. His Majesty's most earnest and most anxious wishes are, to see unanimity restored amongst all his subjects, that they may long enjoy in peace, the fruits of those common victories, which have heretofore cemented them in one general cause; that living in harmony and brotherly kindness one towards another, and in one common obedience to the supreme legislature, they may join all hands with one heart, to support the dignity of his Crown, the just authority of Parliament, the true and combined interests of Great Britain and America; and, thus transmit to posterity with everlasting honour, the united empire of these kingdoms.
CAMBRIDGE, August 3.
SOME very late intelligence hath been received at head quarters, this week, from Canada, the substance of which is, that the Canadians and Indians cannot be persuaded by Governor Charlton to join his forces, but are determined to be neuter; that there are but 500 regulars in Canada, and near all those stationed at St. John's, in order to make a stand against the provincials expected down the lake; and that consequently Quebec and Montreal have been left quite bare of troops, except a small guard at each place.
We cannot yet learn that a single tribe of savages on this continent have been persuaded to take up the hatchet against the colonies, notwithstanding the great pains made use of by the vile emissaries of a savage Ministry for that purpose.
Last Monday morning, near Charlestown neck, a warm fire began between our advanced parties and those of the enemy, attended with Cannonading from the enemy's works on Bunkers hill. We took two marines prisoners, and killed several of the regulars, with the loss of one man, belonging to Marblehead, who was killed with a cannon ball.
Parties of rifle men, together with some Indians, are constantly harassing the enemy's advanced guards, and say they have killed several of the regulars within a day or two past. One of the riflers is missing, and is said to be taken prisoner.
Last Monday morning about 800 men went from Roxbury to the spot where the light-house lately stood, where they found 40 of the enemy, twenty eight soldiers and twelve tory carpenters and labourers, who were sent from Boston to erect a building for fixing up lights. Our people, before they surrendered, killed four of them (among whom, it is said, was a Lieutenant) and took the rest prisoners, being 24 regulars, and the 12 workmen, with the loss of one man on our side. The same day the whole number were brought to head quarters in this town, and the day following sent off to Worcester.
WORCESTER, August 2. On Thursday last notifications were posted up in the town of Boston, the purport of which was to inform all such of the inhabitants as were desirous of quitting the town, that they might give in their names to the Town Major; great numbers immediately applied and several have had permission to come out. The reason of this permission is owing to the scarcity of provisions, Gage thinking he must be obliged to furnish them out of the King's stores, or let them starve. They were not permitted to bring out their effects.
It has been very sickly in Boston among the inhabitants and soldiery: Of the soldiery we hear fifteen or sixteen have died in a day.
It is confidently asserted that Gage is dismantling castle William. Several cannon belonging to that fortress have lately been brought to Boston. Some imagine that the castle will be entirely demolished.
PROVIDENCE, July 31. By some persons who came in here last evening and this morning, from Roxbury, we are told, that the firing was universal from all the enemy's works, ships, and floating batteries, and that a party of regulars sallied out of Boston, forced our advanced centinels to retreat, burned the George tavern, and another house and barn, on the Neck; several of the party took that opportunity to desert. From Cambridge we have a report, that the enemy under cover of a field of corn, had began an entrenchment, which they carried on some time before they were discovered, they were attacked by our people with musketry, and a smart firing kept up on both sides, till the enemy at last were obliged to retreat.
PHILADELPHIA, August 14.
THE Lords Rockingham, Shelburne, and Chatham, and their friends, it is said, intend to erect a monument in Westminster Abbey, to the memory of the Americans who were killed at the battle of Lexington.
The address to the soldiers, which has been printed at Cambridge, and dispersed among the ministerial troops, has the following endorsement.
Prospect Hill. Bunker's Hill. I. Seven dollars a month. I. Three pence a day. II. Fresh provisions in plenty. II. Rotten salt pork. III. Health. III. The scurvy. IV. Freedom, ease, affluence, and a good farm. IV. Slavery, beggary, and want.
A letter from Cape Francois, dated the 22d ult. says, "A vessel is just arrived from Dunkirk, in a short passage, which informs us there have been great commotions in London, on account of American affairs, and that many thousands had surrounded the palace, insisting upon a redress of American grievances; but his Majesty had retreated to Kew.
There is advice from Canada, that Governor Carleton having in vain endeavoured by fair means to engage the Canadians in the service against the colonies, he attempted to compel them by force; on which there was an insurrection of 3000 men to oppose that force; and that they did not disperse till they received assurances that no compulsion should be used. It is said they are determined to observe a strict neutrality.
Extract of a letter from the camp, dated July 28. "Within a day or two we have had five deserters from the advanced posts of the enemy; two of them are sensible honest looking fellows, and one that came in this morning is particularly so. They have brought a return of the enemy killed and wounded, amounting to 1052. Most of the wounded are dead or in a dangerous way. They have had no fresh provisions since the affair of Noddle's Island, and are not likely to have any without fighting for it. One of the deserters went off last night, with leave, to Philadelphia; he is a grenadier of the Royal Irish."

The defectors say, that yesterday General Gage surrendered, in the orders of the day, his command of the army to General Howe, and now acts only as civil Governor; that he is lampooned and despised by the whole army; that Howe is much censured for his mode of attack on our lines last month; that their artillery was wretchedly served; and, what is more strange, that all their spare cartridges, which they brought out, were twelve pounders, and they took out only nine pounders cannon; so that, when our people were obliged to quit their lines, the enemy had not one round of artillery: That young Richardson was the first person who mounted our parapet;—you know him well;—he is of the 18th, or Royal Irish. He is dangerously wounded: That their number of effective men is 4000 in Boston, and 2200 on Bunker's Hill; that they despair of forcing our lines, but talk of getting round as if they can; that 8 sail of transports, and one frigate, are gone to Pictou's Island, and other places in the Sound, mandating, with 100 men; that they have erected a large bomb battery on Bunker's Hill, and, amongst others, two 18 inch French mortars; that our morning gun yesterday threw an 18 pound shot into their entrenchment on the top of Bunker's Hill; that the grenadiers of the Royal Welch Fusiliers amounted to 40 at the attack last month, and are now reduced to 8 men; that the 52d regiment had 22 grenadiers killed out of 39; that the inhabitants of Boston are ill used, and miserably fed; that they will be soon released, because provisions begin to be scarce; that the army begin to clamour for their pay; there is no cash, and bills will not sell under 50 per cent. discount. The resolution of the Congress against Government Bills was wise, and has distressed the enemy exceedingly. The Reading company of rifle-men came in on Tuesday; the rest are hourly expected, and much wanted. We have frequently thrown into their lines, on the wings of the wind at night, hand-bills; and propole to send in a few to-night: These bills are blown into their camp, and get into the hands of their soldiers, without the officers being able to prevent it. Major Brice complained, at an interview the other day, of such usage. We retorted his decoying our sentries from their posts; two rascals having left us a day or two before, by his or some other officer's means.—We expect they will begin to bombard us in a day or two; they cannot hurt, but benefit us; they will by such means harden our men, and discourage their own: This we have experienced by their bombardment of Roxbury."
WILLIAMSBURG, August 26.
A committee held for Nansemond county, August 18th, 1775, it being reported that Mess. Donaldson and Hamilton, merchants in the town of Suffolk, had intentionally shipped a considerable quantity of provisions to Boston, in the brigantine John, Hugh Kennedy master, contrary to a resolution of the committee of New York, made April 27th, 1775, and acceded to by the several provinces:
The aforesaid Gentlemen appeared, and several depositions and protests being read, fully convinced this committee that the said Donaldson and Hamilton intended the voyage of the said brig for Antigua, and that it was by the express direction of the Governor, and Captain of the man of war (who had information of her loading with provisions three weeks before she failed) that the said brig was taken and carried to Boston.
The aforesaid Gentlemen being charged with shipping some hemp and butter, of the 17th of April last, to Henry Lloyd, a Gentleman in Boston:
Resolved, that the said Gentlemen, in so doing, have not violated the association, the said articles being shipped prior to any resolution to the contrary.
By order of the committee.
JOHN GREGORIE, Clerk.
SURRY, August 22, 1775.
A committee held at Surry courthouse, this day: A complaint being lodged by Henry Cook and Joseph Warren, against ROBERT KENNAN, at Cabin Point, factor for Cunningham and Company, for violating the ninth article of the Continental association, by selling salt at an advanced price; the said Kennan being called on by this committee, and appearing, confessed he had acceded to that association, and that he had sold salt within this twelve months last past for 2s. and 2s. 6d. per bushel, and is now selling off the same cargo at 3s.
Resolved, therefore, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the said Kennan has violated the association, and ought to be held up to public censure; and it is recommended to the good people of this county, and others, to break off all intercourse and connection with the said Kennan.
Ordered, that the Clerk of this committee do transmit the above proceedings to the different printers in Williamsburg, and beg they will publish the same in their papers.
JAMES KEE, Clk. Com.
A Committee of Safety for this colony is appointed by the Convention, to be composed of the following Gentlemen, viz. EDMUND PENDLETON, GEORGE MASON, Hon. JOHN PAGE, RICHARD BLAND, THOMAS LUDWELL LEE, PAUL CARRINGTON, DUDLEY DIGGES, WILLIAM CABELL, CARTER BRAXTON, JAMES MERCER, and JOHN TABB,—Esquires.
It is said the Earl of Dunmore has seized upon two vessels at Norfolk, viz. a new ship, just launched, burthen about 400 tons, and a brig; but for what purpose is not certainly known. Perhaps they are intended to be fitted up and manned, in order to assist the men of war and tenders in committing infernal depredations in the rivers, and on the coast. We are told that the owners of the above-mentioned vessels went and demanded a restitution of them; but his Excellency gave no further satisfaction than by declaring he had orders to procure a number of vessels on charter, for Government service, and assuring the Gentlemen they should be amply paid.
An express from Capt. Wood, which arrived at Richmond a few days ago, brings advice that the Mingo, Wyndot, and Shawanese tribes of Indians appear to be friendly, and have promised to attend the treaty at Pittsburg, the 10th of next month; but that many of the more western and south western tribes seem determined to take up the hatchet against us.
I PROPOSE declining the Business I have some Time past conducted for Mess. John M c Douall and Co. of Glasgow. SIMON FRASER.
MR. Simon Fraser being about to decline the Business carried on by him at this Place, for Account of Mess. John M c Douall and Co. of Glasgow, all Persons indebted to those Gentlemen, for Dealings with Mr. Fraser, and have it not in their Power to pay, are requested to come and settle their Accounts, by granting Bonds for their respective Balances, as soon as convenient for them; and those to whom the store is indebted will have their Accounts adjusted and discharged as soon as possible.—The Business (after the 1st of October) will be carried on under my Management.
URBANNA, } BENNETT BROWNE. August 20, 1775. }
WHEREAS Joseph Goodman and Timothy Goodman , of Hanover County, passed a Bond payable to me the 25th Day of December 1776, for 100l. current Money, and I have since assigned the said Bond to Christopher Hutchings of Pennsylvania County: I do, notwithstanding, hereby forewarn the said Joseph and Timothy Goodman from paying the said Bond to the said Hutchings, or any other Person that may take an Assignment from him. (2||) WILLIAM GOODMAN.
Just come to Hand, And to be sold by the Subscriber, in Williamsburg, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF EUROPEAN GOODS, CONSISTING OF
SUPERFINE and coarse Broadcloths, Casimirs, Bath Coating, Wiltons, &c. with suitable Trimmings; Silk and Worsted Stuffs, Durants, Callimancoes, black and green Lustre, black and Pink Serge Denim, Hair and Worsted Shags, Velvet, Corderoy, black, green, and Pink Breeches Patterns; brown and white Thread ditto, Silk Macaroni for Jackets and Breeches, black Silk Lasting, Taffeta, Satin and Princess Stuff, Humhums, Mullins, white and printed Calicoes, Lustre and Perians, flowered, striped, and plain Gauzes, Gauze Aprons and Handkerchiefs, flowered, striped, and plain Lawn, Lawn Aprons and Handkerchiefs, flowered Mullin Aprons, Patent Net ditto, Lustre and Barcelona Handkerchiefs, white and coloured Sewing Silk, Nuns and coloured Thread, white and brown Stocking ditto, Men's, Women's, and Children's Silk, Thread, and Worsted Hose, Men's, Women's, and Children's Silk, Thread, and Leather Gloves, Men's, Women's, and Children's Shoes, Chair Lace, Beaver and Felt Hats, Leather Breeches, Cloves, Indigo, Pepper, Pimenta, Licorice, Mustard, Jesuits Bark, Anderson's Pills, Turlington's Balm, Greenough's Tincture, Castile and Irish Soap, Train Oil, Paints, Copperas, Allum, Rice, Madeira and Port Wine by the Dozen.—Also a few Articles of Jewellery, Millenary, Stationary, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Saddlery, and Crockery Ware.—The Whole to be sold very cheap for ready Money, by WILLIAM TURNER.
THIS is to inform the Public, that the
Subscriber's FULLING MILL is in Order to full Cloth, which shall be done in the best Manner. Those Gentlemen who may please to favour me with their Work may depend upon my best Endeavours to satisfy them. I also have Weavers that weave Wool, Thread, and Cotton (any Pattern) in the best Manner, and am in Want of three or four more Weavers, to whom I will give proper Encouragement, if they come well recommended.—Those Persons that apply to me for Cloth, or to weave for them, must be punctual in Payment, as I shall keep the Cloth till paid.
I am the Public's most obedient Servant, WILLIAM SIMMONS.
MY Wife Elizabeth having shamefully
neglected, and opprobriously laid aside, the Duties of a Christian and a Wife, in every Respect where the conjugal Ties of Love and mutual Interest are binding, I am constrained to give this public Notice, that I will not be bound by any Contract she may make; and I hereby forewarn all Persons whatever from trusting or crediting her on the Strength of her Connexion with her much abused and injured Husband.
THOMAS CARTER, Jun.
To be SOLD,
At Kinsale, in Westmoreland County, on Monday the 25th of September, the personal Estate of the late Dr. William Flood, consisting of a Variety of PLANTATION UTENSILS, HOUSE and KITCHEN FURNITURE, STOCKS OF HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, and HOGS, about 700 Bushels of very fine clean SALT, and many other useful Articles.—One Hundred Acres of LAND, more or less, will be sold at the same Time, which is extremely well timbered, of a good Quality, and immediately contiguous to a Branch of Potomack, abounding with Fish and Oysters. The Purchasers will have six Months Credit, on giving Bond and approved security. If the Bonds are not punctually discharged when they become due, Interest will be charged from their Dates by the EXECUTORS.
PRINCE EDWARD, August 20, 1775.
I intend to leave the Colony
soon, for some Time. JOHN GRAHAM.
BY late Advice from Mess. Andrew Anderson
and Company, I am informed, that, in August 1773, they shipped for me, on Board of the Bogle, Capt. Robert Muir, a Bale marked G P, N o . 5, consisting of PLAID and PLAID HOSE. I shall be much obliged to any Person who will give me Intelligence of the same. GEORGE POTTIE.
BY Order of the CONVENTION, will be sold to the highest Bidder, at Cedar Point Warehouse, for ready Money, on Wednesday the 30th of this Instant (August) the TRANSFER TOBACCO, and all the CROP TOBACCO, that has been inspected twelve Months. TURNER & VAUGHAN.
ALL the TRANSFER TOBACCO on Hand belonging to Warraqueak Bay Warehouse, in Isle of Wight, will be sold on the last Day of this Instant (August) at the said Warehouse, by WILSON & HODGES.
GLOUCESTER County, August 14, 1775.
WHEREAS, by woful Experience, I am convinced, that by my own Misapplication and Inattention to my Affairs, I am reduced almost to Beggary: I therefore request all Persons connected with me, either as Creditor or Debtor, to apply to, and settle with, Mr. Row Wyatt of this county, who is so kind as to undertake that Business, and whom I have empowered to transact for me in future. EDWARD WYATT, Junior.
TO BE SOLD,
Agreeable to the last Will and Testament of JAMES BALFOUR, deceased, on TUESDAY the 12th of SEPTEMBER, on the Premises,
NINE Hundred and forty ACRES of LAND lying in Brunswick County, near Foin's Creek, being the Land he purchased of Gray Briggs. Credit will be allowed till the 1st of January 1777 for one Half the Purchase Money, and till January 1778 for the other Half, on giving Bond (with approved Security) to carry Interest from the Date if not punctually discharged.—All Persons having any Demands against the said Estate are desired to make them known as soon as possible. THOMAS EATON, AUGUSTINE WILLIS, } Executors.
MECKLENBURG, August 1, 1775.
I INTEND FOR GREAT BRITAIN immediately. (2||) ROBERT SPENCE.
PRINCESS ANNE, July 27, 1775.
RUN away, last Night, from the Subscriber, in Princess Anne, a likely young Negro Fellow named DANIEL, about 18 Years of Age, short and thick, has small eyes, often smiles when spoke to, and one of his Feet is flatter than the other; had on, when he went away, an Osnabrug Shirt, an old blue coat, and a Pair of black knit Breeches, with Trousers over them. He carried with him two young Negro Boys, viz. JACK and PETER: Jack is about 15 Years old, well set, very artful, has a surly Look, flat Nose, and thick Lips; had on, when he went away, a new dark Russia Drab Coat and Breeches with white Metal Buttons; two Shirts, and two white Jackets, though probably may keep on his old blue Jacket and Trousers, which he wore in common. Peter, the Property of my Son, is about 16 Years old, taller than Daniel, much blacker than the other two, well made, and slow of Speech; had on, when he went away, a black Cloth Jacket, white Breeches, and an Osnabrug Shirt. I imagine they are lurking about Norfolk, or gone to Hampton, where Peter is well acquainted. I forewarn all Masters of Vessels from carrying them out of the Colony; and whoever secures the said NEGROES, so that I may get them again, shall be handsomely rewarded for each, by EDWARD HACK MOSELEY.
SIX POUNDS REWARD.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from Richmond Town, about the 18th of July last, a SORREL GELDING, 4 Feet 10 or 11 Inches high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, a large Star in his Forehead, a small Lump on his Back, and a remarkable Cut in his near fore Hoof that will never grow out, paces slow, trots and canters; his Brand (if any) forgot. Forty Shillings will be paid on Delivery of the Horse at Richmond, and four Pounds, if stolen, on Conviction of the Thief. JOHN SKELTON.
HANOVER Town, August 23, 1775.
STOLEN from this Place, the 8th of June last, a LIGHT GRAY HORSE about 14½ Hands high, 7 Years old, long bodied, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, paces and canters, and is a remarkable pleasant riding Horse. Whoever will bring him to me shall have 5l. Reward, and 10l. on Conviction of the Thief. THOMAS EVANS.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, near Monk's Neck Bridge, Dinwiddie County, in May last, a BAY HORSE about 4 Feet 6 Inches high, 4 Years old last Spring, branded on the near Shoulder R, with a Bob Tail and hanging Mane, a Star in his Forehead, one of his hind Feet white, is a natural Pacer, and had on a Bell fastened on with a Stirrup Leather. Whoever brings the said Horse to me, or to Mr. Alexander Bissett in Petersburg, shall have 20s. Reward. THOMAS REID.
TAKEN up, in Charlotte, in the upper End of Long Creek, a GRAY MARE about 13 or 14 Years old, 4 Feet 4 Inches high, Middle sized, paces slow, had a Bell on tied with a Leather Strap, and branded on the near Buttock. Posted, and appraised to FOUR POUNDS. NATHANIEL MANSON.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, two GRAY HORSES, viz. one of them 9 Years old last Spring, about 4 Feet 10 Inches high, branded on the near Buttock W C, has been worked in a Chair, and has a galled Breast; the other is a very light Gray, about 4 Feet 9 Inches high, about 11 Years old, and has been galled on his Breast with a Harness. They have been shod all-fours, and both pace a little. Posted, and appraised, the former to 15l. and the latter to 10l. RICHARD JONES, Senior.
TAKEN up, in Prince George, a BAY HORSE with black Legs, a Star in his Forehead, is crest-fallen, appears to be old, 4 Feet 9 Inches high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, and branded on the near Shoulder S. Posted, and appraised to 7l.—ALSO a BRIGHT BAY MARE, 4 Feet 5 Inches high, with a drooped Rump, a thorough Pacer, and branded on the near Buttock with a Heart. Posted, and appraised to 8l. THOMAS EPES.
TAKEN up, in Spottsylvania, a black and white HEIFER about 3 Years old, marked with a Crop and Slit in each Ear, has now a Calf, which was calved since she came to my Plantation. Posted, and appraised to 2l. 15s.—ALSO a pied HEIFER about 3 Years old, marked with a Swallowfork in the left Ear. Posted, and appraised to 1l. 17s. 6d. THOMAS FOX.
TAKEN up, in Bedford, a DARK BAY MARE about 9 Years old, 4 Feet 7 Inches high, branded on the near Buttock with a Woman's Stirrup, shod before, has some Saddle Spots, half roached Mane and Sprig Tail, a Slit in her Tongue, and a few white Hairs on her Nose. Posted, and appraised to 15l. JACOB EARLY.
TAKEN up, in Henrico, a DARK BAY HORSE about 6 Years old, 4 Feet 9 Inches high, branded on the near Buttock with two Marks resembling Part of a W or M, has some white Hairs in his Mane, he paces slow, and his near fore Foot turns out. Posted, and appraised to 17l. 10s. WILLIAM ELLIS.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 19, 1775.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the Public, that he intends to open a DANCING SCHOOL on Friday next, for young Ladies; she therefore hopes the Gentlemen and Ladies will be kind enough in sending their Daughters. She flatters herself she shall be able to give entire Satisfaction, as no Care or Pains on her part will be wanting. Her Days for teaching are Fridays and Saturdays, every Week; the Price 20s. Entrance, and 4l. a Year. The School will be kept at Mr. Blovet Pasleur's. SARAH HALLAM.
HANOVER Town, August 10, 1775.
I INTEND to leave the Colony for a few Months, and have appointed Mr. Richard Anderson, Junior, my Attorney during my Absence. All Persons with whom I am concerned, either as Debtor or Creditor, will very much oblige me by settling their Accounts with me as soon as possible. THOMAS SIMPSON.
THE Ship Molly, John Cowan Master, in James River, will sail for London on or before the 1st of September next. (||)
HENRICO, July 31, 1775.
RUN away from the Subscriber, the 29th Instant, a likely Negro Man named WILL, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, 30 Years of Age, has a Scar on one Side of his Chin, and on each Thigh, and has lost Part of his great Toe. Whoever delivers him to me, if taken twenty Miles from Home, shall have 20s. Reward, besides what the Law allows. GEORGE COX.

POETS CORNER.
Pathetic SOLILOQUIES of a HIGHWAYMAN.
AH! family forlorn! The sport of fortune, famine, and mankind; Compose thy griefs, Louisa—stop those tears; Cry not so piteous—spare, Oh! spare thy fire, Nor quite distract thy mother—hapless babes!
Ah! cruel man! Too barbarous Eugenius—this from thee! Have I not screen'd the from a parent's wrath, Shar'd in thy transports, in thy sorrows shar'd?
What loads of riches, glitter through each street! How thick the toys of fashion crowd the eye! The lap of luxury can hold no more; Fortune so rapid rolls the partial shower,
The world will nothing give but barren frowns: What then remains?—There stands the wretched hut I dare not enter!—Heaven befriend them all! What then remains?—The night steals on apace,
Behold a being born, like thee, to live, And yet endow'd with fortitude to die, Were his alone the pang of poverty! But a dear wife, now starving far from hence, Seven hapless hungry children at her side,
God speed thee on thy way; May plenty ever sit within thy house; If thou hast children, angels guard their steps; Health scatter roses round each little cheek, And Heaven at last reward thy soul with bliss.
Each object terrifies guilt's anxious heart, The robber trembles at—What have I said? Robber!—Well may I start.—O Heaven! What have I done? Shall then Louisa live on spoil!
INDIAN Creek, Lancaster County, August 1, 1775. STOLEN from the Subscribers Landing, on Wednesday the 26th of last Month, a PETTAUGER, built of Pine, between 30 and 32 Feet in Length, and 3 or 4 Feet in Breadth,
STRAYED from this Place, on Thursday last, the following HORSES: A dark Bay about 14 1/2 Hands high, 8 or 9 Years old, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail; a Blood Bay about 14 Hands high, rising 6 Years old,
STOLEN from Williamsburg, in June last, a small GRAY HORSE with a Switch Tail, branded on the near Buttock (as well as I recollect) thus . . . He is very well made, about 9 Years old,
STOLEN, in the Night of the 20th Instant, from the Plantation of Ralph Wormeley, Esq; in this County, a LIGHT BAY HORSE, rising 4 Years old, 4 Feet 9 Inches high, with a Blaze Face, his left hind Foot white, neither docked nor branded.
THE Subscriber being very desirous of getting out of Debt, without any Dependence on his ungrateful Debtors, proposes to sell the pleasant and healthy Seat of HUNTINGTOUR, near Appomattox River, in the lower End of Buckingham, with 1500 or 2000 Acres of good Land,
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Williamsburg, the 16th Instant (July) two Servant Men, viz. JOHN STAUNTON, an Englishman, very talkative, by Trade a Wheelwright, pitted with the Smallpox, about 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high,
EIGHT POUNDS REWARD. RUN away from the Subscriber, two indentured Servants named ROBERT SHAW and ANDREW INGLES, both Natives of Scotland, and Bakers by Trade. Each of them had on a Bearskin Jacket lined with Plaid, Osnabrug Trousers, old Shoes, and Half worn Castor Hats.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, in Blandford, on the 4th of March last, a dark bay Mare, 7 or 8 Years old, about 14 Hands high, with a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, cat-hamm'd, paces naturally, has some Saddle Spots on the near Side, and branded WK, or WR, on the near Shoulder and Buttock.
TO BE SOLD, THREE Thousand Acres of well timbered LAND, near Newmarket, in Caroline County, whereon are two Plantations in good Repair, with proper and convenient Edifices for farming or making of Tobacco.
TO BE SOLD, A TRACT of LAND in Caroline County, contiguous to Matapony, containing about 2000 Acres of well timbered Land, the Property of Mr. Robert Baylor.
For SALE, and very CHEAP, THE Tract of LAND whereon I now live, in the lower End of Caroline County, that contains 470 Acres, and is known to be very good.
Just Published—Price one Shilling, The MANUAL EXERCISE As ordered by his Majesty in the Year 1764, WITH
EXPLANATIONS of the Method generally practised at Reviews and Field-Days. TO WHICH IS ADDED, The RULES and ARTICLES ordered by the General Congress, to be attended to, and observed for the better Government of the American Army.
Also, just published, Price one Shilling, THE Sentiments of a Foreigner, On the Disputes of GREAT BRITAIN with AMERICA—Translated from the French.
Likewise—Price fifteen Pence, A SERMON On the present Situation of AMERICAN Affairs, preached on the 23rd of June last, at the Request of the Officers of the THIRD BATTALION of the City of Philadelphia, by WILLIAM SMITH, D. D. Provost of the College of that City.