The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1773-06-24 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
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L E G H O R N, March 19
W E hear from Sicily that all the Russian ships which were in the ports of that island, by order of their commandant, had sailed for Paros, where they were to reunite, in order to go on some expedition, the armistice being at an end between the Porte and Russia.
Lisbon, March 13. The Lusitania, a Portuguese ship of war, is just arrived here from Rio Janeiro, in the Brazils, and brings advice of an action which happened between 1100 of European troops, under the command of the Governor of St. Sebastian, and a body of near 20,000 of the rebellious Negroes and disaffected natives of the country, in which the former were victorious, killing and wounding above 7000 of the rebels, but could take none prisoners, as 450 of the Europeans were killed, and 270 wounded. The battle was lost on the side of the Negroes for want of fire arms and ammunition, as they defended themselves with uncommon bravery till their powder and shot were expended, and then made an admirable retreat, notwithstanding a brisk fire from ten field pieces, which the Portuguese had.
L O N D O N, April 9.
THE most noble Duke and his antagonist, who used 600 packs of cards at one sitting, played at all-fours for one thousand pounds a game; they began on Sunday in the afternoon, and continued till Monday evening.
An evening paper says, "By an express by the way of the low countries we are informed for certain that the Empress of Russia, by her vigilant machinations, has absolutely seized the unhappy King of Poland, and carried him off. Murdered he is, without doubt, by this sanguine heroine, who has a knack at kidnapping Kings. If she continues to succeed in such stratagems, she may take a fancy to the crowned heads of all Europe, as Herodias did to that of the Baptists."
A person arrived from Jamaica says that the Spaniards have some time past been building a fort and place of arms at Cattan Isle, on the coast of Campeachy, and had refused to our West India turtlers the liberty of resorting thither as usual.
Yesterday a violent shock of an earthquake was felt in several places in the neighbourhood of the Royal Exchange. It was occasioned by the fall of a star of the first magnitude in the empyreum of commerce.
It was last night reported that a French man of war of 60 guns is sunk by one of his Britannic Majesty's ships, off Cape Francois.
The Captain of a Portuguese ship, just arrived in the river, reports that he saw a fleet of French men of war off the Old Head of Kinsale, consisting of five sail of the line and two frigates, and that they were bound to the West Indies with a fair wind.
It is positively said that the Prince of Orange will not come to England until he has had an interview with the King of Prussia.
Extract of a letter from Constantinople, Feb. 22.
"A difference of a very curious nature now exists between the courts of Constantinople and Ispahan, which is likely to terminate in a very spirited war. The occasion of this misunderstanding is as follows: In the civil war, which happened in Persia, from the year 1700 till 1730, when Kuli Khan seated himself, after much opposition, upon the throne of Persia, he gave up to the possession of the Turks and Russians (who assisted him to conquer his enemies) most of the frontier towns which lay contiguous to their dominions. These places they have kept quietly till now. As the Persian Sultan finds the Turks in a very precarious situation, he has thought proper to prefer a claim to the western parts of the province of Cundistan, together with the towns of Hamadan, Caswira, &c. which belong to the Grand Signor, and has likewise made a demand for arrears due on a supply of auxiliaries in the late war between the Russians and the Turks. Determined to support this claim, the Sophi of Persia has ordered large bodies of horse and foot to march into the Turkish Cundistan, and possess themselves of it immediately; he has likewise taken the precautions to have concluded a treaty with the Uzbeks Tartars, and the Tartars of Astracan, who are to support him in his claim, and has even interested, by private means, the people under the Turkish government in his favour. Surprized at this unexpected measure, the Ottoman Ministry scarcely know what steps to pursue, distressed as they are by intestine divisions, a formidable enemy on the side of Egypt, in a doubtful situation respecting the Russians, and now likely to be involved in a dangerous war with Persia. Thus situated, it will be no wonder if a peace is soon concluded with the Muscovites, rather than run the risk of adding their force to the Persians, which would entirely determine it against the Turks, who, to avoid such consequences, will make every concession, for the present, to the Russian Empress,
and use their utmost efforts to gain her assistance as a friend and ally, which, if they effect, will be the means of reducing the claims of the Persians, and will leave his Sublime Highness at liberty to observe the peace with the Empress as long as he sees proper. A body of 20,000 Janissaries, and 10,000 Spahis, are ordered to march immediately for Adrianople, where they are to be joined by another body of Ottoman troops, and from thence are to proceed to Hamadan; but their particular orders are not publicly known. His excellency the ambassador from Poland to the Porte has just set out on his return to Warsaw, having received letters of recall from the republic."
On Monday a drover aimed a severe blow at the leg of an ox on Snow Hill, which seemed to give the poor beast the most excruciating pain; then turning to his fellow brute, he exclaimed, "D—n it, Jack, was not that a good one?" A Gentleman instantly turned the heavy end of his stick, and struck the drover in the same manner, and, turning about to another Gentleman, cried, "D—n it, Jack, was not that a good one?" The drover was left crying and swearing on the ground.
Advises are just received that the natives of the island of Madagascar have entirely cut off the French garrison at that place, and that only the commandant and 17 other persons saved their lives by getting on board a ship in the road; the rest were all put to death, except the women, who, to the number of 30, were carried into slavery.
The deficiency of the great house which lately failed in the city amounts to 27,000l. What the little Baronet may owe on his own account is not yet known. His wife's fortune, which does not exceed 30,000l. is all settled upon herself and her issue. His father left the Baronet 20,000l. and a relation 25,000l. This seems to have been the gross sum with which he carried on business. His partners were only nominal, neither having a regular share of dividend; one receiving five and another seven hundred a year. The contract in allum, in conjunction with the fall of East India stock and the Irish concerns, overturned his credit. He was reduced to such difficulties that he lately sold for eight pounds a ton of allum, for which he had been offered thirteen, and for which he had paid 30l. Here, then, is a man of real property that is fallen. How is Mr. Fordyce more culpable than he, or how can the Scotch be any longer charged with being the only dealers in paper? It is to be feared that the English are equally blameable. Till of late, the Scotch have not been accused of extravagance.
The failure of a certain Baronet has lessened the opinion that a Great Personage had entertained of the stability of a great trading company; and if the Ministry have not already advanced too far towards assisting them to retreat with any share of honour, it is thought they must seek for relief elsewhere.
A correspondent assures us that there are at this time more than 30 corn vessels in the river, the proprietors of which refuse to unlade them till there appears a rise of that commodity.
There is a very extraordinary ordinary, we are informed, opened, not many streets from Charing Cross, which is called the "Shirt Ordinary," where you have your shirt washed, &c. in the space of one hour, a dish of coffee, two slices of bread and butter, and the reading of the sessions paper, all for the price of one shilling, which is a convenience that many people in these days would be glad of.
Extract of a letter from St. Vincent's, Feb. 27. "The 42d regiment, which hath been in garrison here ever since the year 1764, is to embark on board the transports the 8th of March for England, they being relieved by the 6th regiment."
"An act has passed the Council and Assembly to encourage the subjects of foreign states to lend money on estates, and for securing to them the re-payment of such money, and is sent to Grenada for the Governor's assent."
The Utrecht Gazette, in a letter from Hamburg, dated March 26, informs us that they had received certain intelligence from Copenhagen that a marriage was agreed on between his Danish Majesty and the Princess Wilhelmina of Hesse Darmstadt.
We hear that the late Cabinet Council, at the west end of the town, was in consequence of some important advices lately arrived from Berlin.
It is strongly asserted that the establishment of a settlement in the South Seas has of late been the subject of frequent discussion in the Cabinet, and that a plan for opening a new channel of commerce with that quarter of the globe will be taken under consideration in a few days.
A writer in one of the morning papers says that ever since the year 1745 to the present hour there has been annually coined at the Tower, or year with another, no less than one million seven hundred and fifty thousand pounds sterling, which makes a gross sum of forty nine millions sterling. Certainly there
ought to be cash enough in the kingdom to answer all the purposes of inland circulation, the contrary of which is flagrantly known, and that there is a real scarcity or insufficiency of cash. Be it as it may, a parliamentary enquiry seems absolutely necessary, in order to learn what is become of the greatest part of it.
A Gentleman just arrived from Ireland informs us that the linen manufactories in that country are almost at an entire stand, and that less linen was exported last year for England than in any preceding one within the memory of man.
A great person was lately heard to declare that the many distressful events which have happened in his own family have never given him so much trouble as the unhappy party dissensions which have so long prevailed among his subjects.
When his Majesty was observing, the other day, to what high perfection modern music was arrived, the great man to whom his Majesty spoke made answer, with great submission, that he was sorry he was not a judge of music, but if Monsieur Fenelon's (the author of Telemachus) criticism on music was to be relied on, the ancients were superior to the moderns; that their music animated and inspired the mind to noble and great actions; that Alexander, when in the midst of a feast, surrounded with love and wine, has been roused from his banquet, and thrown into warlike attitude, on hearing a Thracian march struck up, which Lysimachus merrily ordered the music to play in order to surprize his master.
It is said that 100 warrants are out for apprehending the riotous tanners in Cornwall, so that, in all probability, the gaols will soon be filled with those unhappy wretches.
April 14. By a person arrived from Jamaica we have advice that a sloop from Virginia had been taken by a Spanish cruiser, under pretence of illicit trade, on the coast of Porto Rico, in the West Indies, and carried into Musquito Harbour. The sloop was said to have on board a quantity of logwood, cochineal, and silver.
All the East India company's ships taken up last season, in number 24, are sailed on their respective voyages, except three, two of which are detained at Portsmouth by contrary winds, and the other is waiting for dispatches.
The company at the Mansion House on Monday was numerous and brilliant, amongst whom were some of the foreign ambassadors, and several of the Nobility. The dancing began about nine o'clock, and lasted till three; about four the whole company departed, greatly pleased with the entertainment, &c.
The produce of the earth is certainly in a fine flourishing condition, grass especially, and such quantities of hay are now brought into the several markets as hardly ever were known at this time of the year. In Smithfield yesterday the loads of hay and straw were almost innumerable, which sold reasonable beyond expectation.
The exorbitant price of milk at this time, when hay and grass are so plentiful, seems to demand the attention of authority. This is an article that chiefly conduces to the nourishment of thousands of poor in this metropolis; some measures, therefore, should be taken to prevent the impositions of cowkeepers and milkcarriers.
Sunday night, about 12 o'clock, some thieves broke into a house inhabited only by an elderly man and his wife in Avery Farm, near Chelsea, and robbed them of 20 guineas, which their industry, after several years, had collected together. One of the thieves held a pistol to the old man's head while the other rifled the bureau.
By a private letter from the island of St. Thomas in the West Indies, dated March 4, we are informed that there was a dreadful storm, on the 26th of February last, all over the windward islands; particularly the island of Anguilla had suffered considerably, the plantation of Monsieur Croix being almost destroyed, and two Spanish ships belonging to Santa Cruz, laden with cotton and indigo, wrecked on the north of St. Lucar. The letter adds that there had been a terrible hurricane on the Spanish Main, by which several Dutch ships, belonging to Coracoa and Bonair, were entirely wrecked at the mouth of the river Tabasco, and the crews with difficulty saved.
April 13. It is said that a draught of an extraordinary force is soon to be made from the Irish regiment for foreign service.
We have received advice from Charlestown, South Carolina, that eight sail of capital ships, supposed to be a Spanish fleet, were lately seen off cape Nicholas Mole.
Five sail of the line, three frigates, and a bomb ketch, it is said, have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to sail on the shortest notice.
The public may be assured that all the late paragraphs in the different prints concerning the departure of the Prussian ambassador, and an alliance with

France and Spain, have been fabricated by an infamous set of miscreants in the alley, in order to fall the stocks. Every point in dispute between England and Prussia is adjusted to the satisfaction of each; and should a war take place between the different continental powers, such a plan is adopted as will enable Great Britain to observe the strictest neutrality.
A morning paper says that on Saturday two East India directors set out for France, in order to receive the sum of 2,330,000. due to the East India company, for the maintenance of French prisoners of war in the East Indies. And we hear, as a further consolation in the present scarcity of money, that, previous to the conclusion of the triple alliance between England, France, and Spain, our Ministry insist on the discharge of the Manilla ransom.
This morning upwards of 3000 people assembled to see the grand desert in the Egyptian hall at the Mansion House, and behaved with great decency.
Lord North being importuned, by a person who has some influence in a certain company, to answer questions, before proposed, said he was afraid it would not be in his power for many months, nay, perhaps years, to grant what was required. If this be true, as doubts there are none, what a hopeful situation are the company's affairs in, and what a prospect has the nation in general before them!
Colonel Barre, it is said, being asked what he thought of our alliance with France, answered, "It is oil and vinegar, which I am sure will dress a d—d unpalatable salad for England."
We hear from Copenhagen that his Danish Majesty has given orders for imposing a new duty of three ducats per ton on all French ships passing the Sound.
Yesterday was married at St. Andrew's church, Holborn, a couple that weighed 36 stone, 9 pounds, horseman's weight, which is 504 pounds.
One Hogg Alexander, a North Briton, by trade a journeyman clothworker, the place of whose residence has been in Leeds betwixt 20 and 30 years past, last week received intelligence from Philadelphia of his brother's death, and that he had bequeathed to him the sum of 5000. in money, together with a considerable freehold estate.
A private letter says that the King of Prussia has given orders for 30,000 of his best troops to hold themselves ready to march upon immediate notice.
They advise from Scotland that upwards of 60 ships are fitting out in the different ports of that kingdom for the Greenland fishery, most of which will be ready to sail before the expiration of this month.
Two men were tried last Saturday at Kingston for a highway robbery, when one was acquitted, and the other found guilty. The person who was acquitted, it is said, went to a Magistrate last night, and delivered himself up, declaring upon oath that he committed the robbery, and that the other, who now lies under sentence of death for the same, knew nothing of it, and was entirely innocent.
There is now living in Whitechapel one Philip Collet, who was 112 years of age last month, and was a soldier in the service of King James the Second in the year 1685. He retains all his faculties, and now works as a cobler for his subsistence.
Particulars of a most horrid event, which on Wednesday last happened in the neighbourhood of Ludlow: Edward Fleming, Esquire, of Sibdon castle, barrister at law, possessed of 1500l. a year in the county of Salop, after eating, as usual, a hearty breakfast of spring broth, declared to his daughters (two grown up young ladies) that he feared poison had been administered to him in his mess; they immediately tasted the broth, as also did an elderly housekeeper, who had lived with him some years. The old Gentleman's suspicions were too well founded. Before assistance could arrive he expired in great agonies; the housekeeper and the young Ladies were violently affected, but are likely to be recovered by the timely application of judicious remedies. Many striking circumstances induced a suspicion that a servant maid, who had lived in Mr. Fleming's family for some time, had perpetrated this dreadful act. It was observed that she had the same morning been pounding a white composition in a mortar she had prepared the breakfast, and when the old housekeeper was about to taste of it, she advised her, with some eagerness, to forbear. Upon the body being opened, the certain symptoms of death occasioned by poison were apparent, and that the poison consisted of a white greasy substance finely pulverized. The maid servant is in custody. This offence was formerly punished by boiling the offender to death in oil. The last instance of this mode of punishing being inflicted was in the person of a cook to the Bishop of Hereford, in the beginning of the reign of Henry VIII. He had prepared a quantity of soup intended for a particular person; others against whom he had no enmity partook of the preparation, and seven persons lost their lives. Upon being convicted, he was thrown in a cauldron of boiling oil. This execution of the sentence is recorded by that learned judge and most excellent man, the late Sir Michael Foster.
We hear from Vienna that the Emperor has wrote an affecting letter to his Polish Majesty, on occasion of the death of his brother Count Poniatowski; in which there is the following passage: "I wept for him as for a friend; he was as dear to me as he was to your Majesty; I want your Majesty's philosophy to enable me to bear the loss of him with resignation, or rather Heaven has not yet deigned, in order to make my fame like your Majesty's, immortal, to try me with such reverse of fortune; but, in the age in which we live, we must submit with all possible firmness."
Orders are said to have been issued to all our northern ports to give any assistance or accommodations that may be necessary to the French fleet that is des-
tined for the Baltic. If it be true, it is a compleat stroke. To sit still and suffer the French to be the defenders of the common liberties of Europe; to assist our rivals in trade to re-establish their marine; is this a greater reflection on the wisdom, or stain upon the honour of our nation?
Orders were yesterday sent from the war office for draughting off ten men from each company of the regiments of Dragoons to serve on duty at Portsmouth, instead of the mariners, which are shortly to be employed on board the men of war.
It is reported that the Right Honourable the Earl of Rochford, Secretary of State for the southern department, has for some time found his health and abilities so much on the decay, that he is determined to retire from public business immediately after the present session. Lord Viscount Weymouth, whose spirited conduct in the affair of Faulkland's island is so well known, is talked of to succeed him.
It is said that a patent is making out to create the Honourable Charles Fox a Peer of Great Britain.
We hear that a Great Personage is again pregnant.
It is strongly reported that some designs of the French and Spaniards have been discovered by a British Minister at the court of another power, to be forming against some parts of Italy, which probably may turn things into a very different channel to what was expected.
The sudden departure of the Prussian ambassador gives occasion to much political speculation. If it be true, as is said, that he publicly declared he should not be succeeded by any other person, it undoubtedly forebodes no good design in his master towards this kingdom. Undoubtedly, the present juncture is critical, and Great Britain is in an embarrassed situation, being necessitated either to see the balance of power in Europe preponderate to her disadvantage, or to oppose it by an alliance with obnoxious powers, whose interests are incompatible with her own. It seems, however, that some decisive resolution is now forming, not perfectly coincident with the Prussian Monarch's views, who will probably levy by an army in Hanover, principal and interest , the sum he has ineffectually claimed and demanded by her Minister at the court of London.
On Monday a messenger was sent with some dispatches to Portsmouth, to be forwarded to Sir Peter Dennis, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's squadron in the Mediterranean.
We have intelligence from the coast of Africa that the French are so weak in themselves, and so thoroughly detested and despised in that quarter of the globe, that this seems to be the critical period for banishing that perfidious people totally and for ever from that lucrative branch of commerce.
Advises from Genoa mention a dangerous insurrection of the natives of Corsica, in which many of the French troops fell.
April 17. It is reported, at the west end of the town, that no treaty has been yet signed between Great Britain and France, but that proposals have been made for the latter, which will be submitted to the consideration of Parliament on the 26th instant.
Two ships of the line and eight frigates are fitting out at Toulon, which squadron is said to be destined to cruise in the Mediterranean, and to protect the French navigation in the seas of the Archipelago.
We hear that Colonel Dalrymple has had frequent conferences with his Majesty since his arrival from St. Vincent's, and that his Majesty is extremely pleased with the success of the late expedition in that island, and highly approves of the articles of capitulation.
We hear there will soon be struck at the tower 50 tons of halfpence and farthings for the use of the American colonies.
Extract of a letter from Venice, March 11.
"We have just received authentic advice here that an engagement happened on the 13th of last month off the island Cyprus between three ships of the line belonging to the Russian fleet, and four Turkish frigates and six galleys. The fight was obstinately maintained for four hours, but at last the superior force of the Turks prevailed, one of the Russian ships was sunk, another taken, the last escaped by favour of the night; on the side of the Turks two galleys were sunk, and one of the frigates blown up."
The last advices from Senegal mention that the French Governor of Goree has delivered up to the commander of an English man of war the Captain and crew of a French schooner, on a charge of having committed an act of piracy on the Gold coast.
Yesterday there was a great court and drawing room at St. James's, at which their Majesties were present. General Dalrymple, just arrived from St. Vincent's, was at court, and had a long conference with his Majesty.
It is now confidently affirmed that our court has at length resolved to observe a strict neutrality in regard to the affairs of the north.
Extract of a letter from Copenhagen, March 27.
"Dutch and English ships daily pass through the sound, bound to different ports in the Baltic, the navigation of which is again open."
Advises from Paris import that some persons belonging to Rochelle and St. Maloes had requested of the King two ships, in order to trade to India, and that his Majesty had granted them the Brillon and Penthièvre, which were among the number of those ceded to him by the India company.
Last night a council was held at Lord Rochford's office, said to be on the subject of some advices received from a northern court, which did not break
up till near twelve o'clock. All the great officers of State were present.
On Saturday last Captain Macbride set out from Portsmouth, in order, as it is confidently reported there, to fetch the Queen of Denmark over to England.
A correspondent assures us that the finances of two great persons are by no means in so desperate a situation as the public have been taught to believe; but that, on the contrary, they have received frequent supplies from the hands of a distinguished Nobleman, by the command of a Great Personage.
It is said Lord Bellamont will, by order of his physicians, set out in a few days for the Pyrenean mountains, to drink the waters of Bareges, which are peculiarly excellent in the case of gun shot wounds. When the late Lord Crawford was a volunteer in the service of the Emperor Charles VI. he received many desperate wounds at the battle of Gran, against the Turks, and languished several years in a hopeless condition, but was happily cured by the waters of that place.
April 23. We hear that a friend of the city Baronet's, notwithstanding he is a large creditor, has offered to furnish the house with a sufficient sum to answer all demands, provided the customers will continue their favours, and that the business shall be carried on for the benefit of the eldest son until he comes of age, when his name is to be at the head of the partnership. A noble instance of generosity in an honest Yorkshireman, and one proof, among many, that the Baronet has not lost all his friends.
Monday upwards of twenty artificers in the watch-making branch embarked on board of a ship in the river bound to North America.
A person has lately made an offer to government to furnish the nation with a new coinage of silver, with an allowance to himself of only a halfpenny in a shilling profit.
April 26. A correspondent observes that Mr. Wilkes's conduct this day will stamp his character for public spirit, or damn him forever as a patriot. If in obedience to the Sheriff's summons he personally demands his seat in the House of Commons, he will act consistent with his former professions; if, on the contrary, he shrinks from his duty, it will be manifest, that through want of spirit he deserts the cause of the people in the trying hour, when his efforts might prove serviceable.
The political abilities of the King of Prussia shine forth with conspicuous lustre in his negotiations with foreign states, and admirable policy towards the powers on whom the welfare of his kingdom depends. His cabinet has been long deemed impenetrable; no access by bribery or undue foreign influence can be obtained to his secret councils; his measures are cautiously taken, but decisively executed; you scarcely know he has determined before the business is done. In short, the Prussian Monarch is an all accomplished Statesman; and a detail of his measures will to after ages be full as entertaining as the commentaries of a Cæsar, or the history of a Thucydides, in the transactions of which they both bore an active part, worthy of themselves, and the renowned nations to which they both belonged.
Notwithstanding the call of the House of Commons stands for this day, we are credibly informed that the same will be postponed to a future day; the chief intent of the order is, that the members should give a strict and due attendance to business, it being well known that the Speaker has waited several times for a considerable time before a sufficient number of members attended to make a House.
The Right Honourable Sir Charles Saunders, Knight of the Bath, is appointed to the chief command of the fleet now fitting out, and will hoist his flag on board of the Barfleur, of 90 guns, and the Right Honourable Captain Hervey is to be second in command, with a broad pendant.
We are informed that no press warrants have yet been issued, nor will there, till men enough cannot be got by any other means.
It is said that all the Lieutenants of the navy on half pay have received orders to attend the admiralty board.
Orders are sent over to Ireland to lay an embargo on the Irish victuallers, and to prevent the exportation of provisions from the ports of that kingdom, except on government account.
The ships of war which have sailed from France to the East Indies did not proceed together, but cautiously dropped out one by one. They have now seven sail of 74 gun ships, two of 50, and five frigates of 32 guns. Admiral Harland's squadron is infinitely inferior.
Some letters from the Hague mention that the States General have sent letters of recall to their Minister at the court of Madrid, but on what account is not publicly known.
The Prince of Wales, Bell, and Wentworth, Salmon, are sailed from Portsmouth for Ireland to take in troops.
His Majesty's sloop Racehorse, at Deptford, is put into commission, and the Honourable Captain Phipps appointed to command her.
The Carcase sloop is put into commission, and the command of her given to Captain Lutwidge.
Captain Vandeput is appointed to the command of the Southampton, of 32 guns, in the room of Captain Macbride.
Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, April 23. "Last night Admiral Pye came from London with press warrants and proper orders to raise men to equip a fleet of sixteen sail with the utmost expedition. He arrived at Portsmouth about seven o'clock in the evening, and issued his directions. Accordingly the people worked all night, and with this morning's

ride four ships, viz. the Barfleur, Worcester, Panther, and Otter sloop, came out of the harbour to Spit-head, and, it is imagined, by night will be equipped with guns and every thing else (except men) fit to sail to any part of the globe."
The present fleet is certainly intended for nothing but to be a squadron of observation; yet it is apprehended that the House of Bourbon is too far engaged with its allies to permit the gathering storm to blow over without breaking.
The wagers, at the west end of the town, are ten to one that the war will become general throughout Europe before the month of August.
Letters from Deal say that the Southampton man of war, which failed last Saturday from the Downs, is gone with dispatches for Copenhagen, and that a person of distinction went on board about an hour before the ship was under sail.
The present forces at Bengal, in the pay of Great Britain, amount to three thousand Europeans, and about twenty thousand Sepoys, or country infantry, who are all tolerably disciplined, and formed into battalions, commanded by British officers.
N E W B E R N, May 28.
By Capt. Howard, from Hispaniola, we have advice that the French in that island seize every English vessel that arrives there, in order to search for counterfeit pistoles, which have been carried among them by the vessels from the northern colonies to a very considerable amount, so as almost to put a stop to the English trade at the Mount, Cape Francois, and other French ports in that island. A large brig from Rhode Island was lately seized at Cape Francois, on suspicion of this traffic. A young Gentleman on board, clerk to the owner of the brig, whose virtue and honesty was not totally corrupted, freely acknowledged that he had on board 300 of those base pistoles, which his master, whether Jew or Gentile we know not, had engaged him to pass among them. The consequence was confiscation of the vessel and cargo, and the young man sentenced to die.
We hear from Williamsburg that the dangerous GANG of COUNTERFEITERS, lately apprehended in the back parts of VIRGINIA, have been tried there the last General Court, and notwithstanding they were taken at work in their shop, with all manner of engraving tools, a large quantity of paper of the peculiar sort on which the Virginia paper money was printed, dies for guineas, half johanneses, doubloons, dollars, and a large number of Virginia 5l. bills; yet, from some defect in the act of Assembly on which they were tried, they were acquitted, and are again let loose as beasts of prey, and suffered to roam at large on their fellow creatures. Some of their accomplices in this province have been discovered, and a Gentleman of property in Guilford county has been apprehended, and is soon to take his trial for his ungenerous and base dealing in that scandalous traffic.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 24.
On Friday last the house of Col. BENJAMIN HARRISON, of Brandon, was struck by lightning, which set it on fire, and entirely consumed it, together with his Lady's cloaths and jewels. The front door, at which they were sitting, was torn from its hinges, and Mr. Harrison so stunned by the violence of the shock, that he did not recover for near two hours. Providentially no lives were lost, and the greatest part of the furniture was saved.
On Sunday the 6th instant as Mr. WILLIAM JACKSON, of Norfolk, and another person, were bathing themselves in the river, the former, by venturing too far, and being unskilled in swimming, was unfortunately drowned, notwithstanding the readiness of the watermen in giving all possible assistance. As the time of his being under water did not exceed half an hour, the Gentlemen of the Faculty attended, and used every kind endeavour, but without any effect. The untimely fate of this young man is much to be lamented, as he possessed an uncommon share of benevolence, and many other excellent qualities, which cannot fail of making a lasting impression on all who were acquainted with him.
On Saturday last the Reverend Mr. WILLIAM BLAND, of James City, was married to Mrs. WELLS, of Warwick county.
W. S. will have a place in our next.
WILLIAMSBURG 18th June 1773.
PURSUANT to the several Acts of the General Assembly we this day repair'd to the public Treasury, and, having examin'd the Treasurer's Accounts of the different Receipts and Payments since the last Settlement and compar'd them with their proper Vouchers, find that they are all fairly and justly stated. The several Balances due to and from the Public we found to be as follow; to the public Account £.6,196 19 4 3/4; to the Fund of the ten thousand Pounds issued in 1769 a Balance of £.8,175; to the Fund of thirty thousand Pounds issued in 1771, a Balance of £.3414 9 5; and that there was due from the Fund of the old Notes to the other Funds a Balance of £.7,665 11 11. We have burnt and destroy'd of the old Notes £.6034 17 9; of the Notes issued in 1769 £.3955 and of the Notes issued in 1771 the Sum of £.18,183 in which last Sum is included such of the Notes issued in 1771 as appear to have been received in Exchange for the new Treasury Notes lately emitted. The total Sum now burnt and destroy'd amounts to £.28,172 17 9. The several Balances still due to the Public in the Treasurer's Hands he produced to us and they remain with him to be accounted for at a future Day. Given under our Hands the Day and Year above written.
LEWIS BURWELL, JOHN RANDOLPH, BEN: WALLER, JOHN BLAIR, G. WYTHE.
By his Excellency the Right Honourable JOHN Earl of DUNMORE, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same:
A PROCLAMATION
For publishing the ratification of three acts of Assembly, and the repeal of three other acts.
VIRGINIA, &c.
WHEREAS his Majesty in Council hath been pleased to signify his Royal approbation and allowance of three acts of Assembly passed in the year 1769, intitled as follow, viz.
'An act to repeal an act made in the twenty second year of his late Majesty's reign, intitled "An act concerning strays," and to establish a more effectual method to prevent frauds committed by persons taking up strays.'
'An act to amend the act intitled "An act to amend the act for the better government of servants and slaves."
'An act to prevent the exorbitant exactions of the collectors of the county and parish levies.'
And hath also been pleased to signify his disallowance of three other acts passed in the year 1772, intitled as follow, viz.
'An act to amend an act intitled "An act to prevent malicious maiming and wounding."
'An act for continuing and amending several acts, and reviving one act for laying duties upon slaves imported.'
'An act to compel ships importing convicts, servants, or slaves, infected with the gaol fever or small-pox, to perform quarantine.'
I do, therefore, in pursuance thereof, by this proclamation, publish and declare, that the three acts first above mentioned are confirmed, finally enacted, and ratified, and that the three last mentioned acts are repealed, made void, and of none effect; and for the more solemn signification thereof, I do appoint this proclamation to be read and published at the courthouse of the several counties within this dominion, and the sheriffs are to take care the same be done accordingly.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this twenty fourth day of June, 1773, and in the thirteenth year of his Majesty's reign. DUNMORE.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
NORFOLK, June 21, 1773.
The brig MOLLY,
THOMAS PRICE, Master,
about two years old, will take in FREIGHT for LISBON or MADEIRA, and can be ready by the middle of next month. For terms apply to said master, or the subscriber.
MATTHEW PHRIPP.
AS I intend to embark for England next month, any person having any demands against me are desired to send them in speedily.—A Clergyman, whose conduct would render him agreeable to the vestry and parishioners, for one year, may have genteel proposals from me. WILLIAM AGAR,
Rector of Nottoway, Southampton.
*** Mr. Samuel Kello will have a power of attorney to act for me during absence.
HANOVER TOWN, June 19, 1773.
JUST arrived at Cumberland, on York river, the PLANter, Capt. MILLER, from London, with about seventy fine healthy indented SERVANTS, amongst whom are the following TRADESMEN, viz. housecarpenters and joiners, cabinetmakers, blacksmiths, whitesmiths, gold and silvermiths, tailors, shoemakers, weavers, gardeners, leather dressers, and painters, perukemakers, faddlers and harnessmakers, London bakers, dyers, brass founders and smiths, clerks and book-keepers, labourers, husbandmen, a print colourer, a schoolmaster, a surgeon, a brazier, a pewterer, a groom, a footman, &c. &c. The sale will commence at Richmond on Monday the 5th of July, and a proper discount will be made for ready money or tobacco. Those on credit will be allowed a reasonable time, giving bond, with approved security, to THOMAS SMITH.
*** The Captain on board has a quantity of very good IRON BOUND CASKS and BUTTS, which he will sell reasonably.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the second Wednesday in July next, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
ALL that TRACT or PARCEL of LAND lying in Petworth parish and Gloucester county, known by the name of PARADISE. The quantity, by an accurate survey, is 1446 acres and a half, but quitrents have been paid for 1140 acres only. It lies very convenient to Portopotank inspection of tobacco, on a creek of York river, and within twelve miles of Urbanna. The soil is excellent either for tobacco, corn, or wheat. Two thirds of the tract is in wood land, the greater part of which is exceedingly rich, and finely timbered. Mr. William Pollard, residing adjacent to the land, will be so kind as to shew it to any person who may chuse to look over it. One moiety of the land belongs to the subscriber, the other half the proprietors (who, together with myself, live in the province of Maryland) have authorized me to sell. I will sell the land in two equal parts, or in the whole tract, as may best suit the purchasers. Three months credit, if required, will be allowed for the one half, and for the remainder twelve months, upon bond and security. Any person, previous to the day of sale, may be assured of the validity of the title by applying to Mr. John Lee, in Essex, who is possessed of the title papers, or at the day of sale, by applying to RICHARD LEE, jun.
*** If more than three months credit for the first payment be required, perhaps, at the day of sale, a longer indulgence may be given.
COLLEGE, June 23, 1773.
I INTEND to leave the colony soon.
THOMAS DAVIS, jun.
HANOVER, June 17, 1773.
THE subscriber intends to leave the colony very soon, and desires that all persons who have any demands against him will apply for payment before the first of August next.—The concerns in this colony of Mess. Farell and Jones, of Bristol, merchants, will be left under the direction of Mr. John Winston, merchant in Hanover, to whom all persons indebted to the said Gentlemen, and that have declined their correspondence with them, are desired to pay their respective balances; and it is hoped that no one will compel him to the necessity of pursuing disagreeable methods to enforce payment, after the great indulgence that has been already given.
THOMAS EVANS.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Honourable the General Court, at Fairfax courthouse, on the third Monday in July next, being court day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, a tract of 190 acres of LAND, on the north run of Pohick, formerly the property of Richard Steerman, by him sold to Mr. Joseph Watson, who mortgaged it to Garret Meade, of the city of Philadelphia, who has obtained a decree for selling the same. The purchaser will have Mr. Meade's right under Mr. Watson, with a general warranty from Mr. Watson, conveyed at the sale by
The SHERIFF of FAIRFAX.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Honourable the General Court, at Frederick courthouse, on the first Tuesday in August next, being court day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following tracts of LAND, to wit, 181 acres on the drains of Opekan, in Frederick county, formerly the property of Jonathan Lupton; also 200 acres, formerly Odle's, about 10 miles from Winchester, adjoining to the lands of Joseph Smith, Spur, and Robert Rutherford; also 400 acres, on both sides of Back creek, in said county, formerly Richard Neally's. These several tracts were mortgaged by Mr. Joseph Watson to Mr. Garret Meade, of the city of Philadelphia, who has obtained a decree for a sale. The purchaser will have Mr. Meade's right under Mr. Watson, with a general warranty from Mr. Watson, conveyed at the sale by
The SHERIFF of FREDERICK.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Honourable the General Court, at Dunmore courthouse, on the 4th Tuesday in July next, being court day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, 250 acres of LAND, about two miles from Woodstock, adjoining the lands of Samuel Bailey, formerly the property of Capt. Burr Harrison; also a tenement in said town, now in good repair, in possession of a tenant at will, together with a ten acre lot thereto belonging, as a common. These lands were mortgaged by Mr. Joseph Watson to Mr. Garret Meade, of the city of Philadelphia, who has obtained a decree for a sale. The purchaser will have Mr. Meade's right under Mr. Watson, with a general warranty from Mr. Watson, conveyed at the sale by
The SHERIFF of DUNMORE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Honourable the General Court, at Hampshire courthouse, on the second Tuesday in September next, being court day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following tracts of LAND in that county, to wit, 800 acres on the north branch of Potowmack, about 8 miles from Fort Cumberland; 400 acres on George Andis's mill run, adjoining Andis's land; both tracts being mortgaged by Mr. Joseph Watson to Mr. Garret Meade, of the city of Philadelphia, who has obtained a decree for a sale. The purchaser will have Mr. Meade's right under Mr. Watson, with a general warranty from Mr. Watson, conveyed at the sale by
The SHERIFF of HAMPSHIRE.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a bay mare about 7 years old, 4 feet 4 inches high, has a small star, and some saddle spots, but no perceivable brand. Posted, and appraised to 8l.
JOHN HODNETT.
NORFOLK, June 19, 1773.
WHEREAS Thomas Pearson, of this borough, has wrongfully obtained a note of hand from me for the sum of eleven pounds, this is to forewarn all persons from taking any assignment of the said note, as I am determined not to satisfy the same, NICHOLAS GAUTIER.
TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, a dark bay horse, about 4 feet 7 or 8 inches high, ten or eleven years old, with a small white streak in his face, both hind feet white, and branded on the near buttock p. Posted, and appraised to 9l.
JAMES WILLIAMS.
YORK TOWN, June 9th, 1773.
THE subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the will of their testator, the late Honourable William Nelson, desire that all persons, who were indebted to him, will endeavour to make as speedy payments as possible. Those who have accounts open on his books and who cannot immediately discharge the balances, are desired to give their bonds. This request is the more necessary as most of the legacies bequeathed by the testator are to be paid in sterling money, and he has directed his younger sons fortunes shall be placed out at interest upon undoubted securities, so soon as it can be done. Those who have any demands are desired to make them immediately known.
THOMAS NELSON, THOMAS NELSON, jun. HUGH NELSON, RO. C. NICHOLAS.

JOHN SCOTT having petitioned the Governor and Council for a grant of 295 acres of land in the county of Albemarle, on the north side of the Fluvanna river, on both sides of Milldam and Rocky creeks, in the same county, which land was surveyed on the 21st day of April, 1755, for one John Driver, and it appearing to the board that since that survey was made the said Driver departed this Life intestate, without leaving any heir or widow in this country, and without having returned his survey into the Secretary's Office, and paid the usual right money and patent fees, as the rules of government require; this is therefore to give notice that if no person appear to claim and prove him or herself intitled to the said Driver's survey before the end of December next, that the said Land will be then granted to the above named petitioner.
JOHN BLAIR, Cl. Com.
FOUR MILE CREEK , June 10, 1773. Just imported, and to be SOLD upon the lowest terms for short payments,
A QUANTITY of Lisbon WINE, RAISINS, ALMONDS, LEMONS, &c. Any orders will be thankfully received, and duly complied with, by ROBERT PLEASANTS, & Co.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 10, 1773. I INTEND to leave this colony for a few months. JACOB BRUCE.
FOR SALE.
Several valuable tracts of land, adjoining each other, on both sides of Chappawamick Run, in the counties of Stafford and Prince William, containing 2600 acres, being the seat whereon the subscriber formerly resided. These lands are situate four miles above Aquia warehouses, and four miles below the town of Dumfries, the soil of more than half of it exceeding good; there is on it as fine a mill seat as any in the colony, upon a large and never failing stream. There is a great appearance of iron ore, and a large quantity of white oak and pine timber, a tolerable commodious dwellinghouse, a great number of convenient outhouses, good orchards, and several tenements in order for cropping. There are also 200 acres of fine meadow ground, half of which was sowed in timothy last fall and this spring. A more particular description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed that any person inclinable to purchase will view the premises; and the subscriber earnestly entreats all such to form their ideas of the value of this estate from their own observations, and not from any accounts they may receive from others, as there are some persons, who are thought goodnatured, worthy men, amuse themselves with decrying the property of their neighbours, even at the expence of truth, and under the mask of friendship to the person injured. And the subscriber is more particular in this caution, as he hath formerly received several severe injuries of that kind from one in that neighbourhood. The above lands are under the incumbrance of two mortgages; the one for a considerable sum, made by the subscriber himself, the other for an inconsiderable sum, made by the person of whom he purchased one of the small tracts, which mortgages are to be first paid out of the money arising from the sale. For terms apply to
THOMSON MASON.
FOR SALE.
A TRACT of LAND in Lunenburg, on Great Nottaway river, containing 400 acres, 100 of which are good low grounds, and part of the high land very fine. There is on this land a plantation sufficient to work six hands, and is about 50 miles from Petersburg. Any person inclinable to purchase may be shewn the land by applying to the overseer, who lives thereon, and know the terms by applying to me, near Cumberland courthouse.
JOHN BARNES.
WARWICK, June 7, 1773.
I THINK it necessary to inform the public that the 7000 acres of land lying in Bedford county, with the improvements thereon, consisting of a forge and sawmill, &c. which was lately advertised by Robert Harper and Thomas James for sale, is made over by a deed of trust to James and Robert Donald, and company, as security for a debt due them for dealings at the Rocky Ridge and Bedford stores.
PATRICK HUNTER.
RICHMOND town, June 4, 1773.
AS I have declined keeping TAVERN, I desire all persons indebted to me to come and settle their accounts, and pay off their balances, as no further indulgence can be given.—I have a very fine BILLIARD TABLE for sale.
JAMES VAUGHAN.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, &c. To the sheriff of Hampshire county, greeting: We command you that you summon Thomas McGuire to appear before our Justices of our General Court, at the Capitol, in Williamsburg, on the first day of the next court, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him and William McGuire by Samuel Pritchard; and this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. and have then there this writ. Witness John Earl of Dunmore, our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg, the sixth day of May, in the thirteenth year of our reign.
BEN: WALLER.
TO BE SOLD.
ABOUT fourteen thousand acres of exceeding good LAND in the county of Pittsylvania. For terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose of Amherst, who will treat with any person inclinable to purchase, and be empowered to make a legal title.
THOMAS LOMAX.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a sorrel horse, about 4 feet 7 inches high, branded on the near buttock with three dots, has three white feet, and some saddle spots, a large star in his forehead, a snip on his nose, and a grey mane and tail. Posted, and appraised to 12l. ROBERT MUNFORD, sen.
TAKEN up, in Essex, a sorrel horse, 4 feet 5 inches and a half high, about 4 years old, has a star in his forehead, is undocked, though some of the hairs appear to have been cut off under his tail, which are nearly grown out again, and has a hanging mane. Posted, and appraised to 6l.
WILLIAM SMITH.
TAKEN up, near Newcastle, a bay mare, about 4 feet 5 inches high, has a small star in her forehead, but no perceivable brand. Posted, and appraised to 8l. ZACHARIAH FRANCES.
I INTEND to leave the colony shortly. GEORGE WILLIAM FAIRFAX.
AMELIA, June 8, 1773.
I INTEND to leave the colony the 1st of July next. In my absence my business will be transacted by John Pride. EDWARD BOOKER.
GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, &c. To the sheriff of Culpeper county, greeting: We command you that you summon John Jacob Schlosser to appear before our Justices of our General Court, at the Capitol, in Williamsburg, on the first day of the next court, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him and Philip Jacob Irons by James Christie, Herman Meyer, and Christian Meyer, of the city of London; and this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. and have then there this writ. Witness John Earl of Dunmore, our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg, the sixth day of May, in the thirteenth year of our reign.
BEN: WALLER.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, &c. To the sheriff of Culpeper county, greeting: We command you that you summon James Christie, Herman Meyer, and Christian Meyer, of the city of London, John Jacob Schlosser, and Robert Christie, of the province of Maryland, to appear before our Justices of our General Court, at the Capitol, in Williamsburg, on the first day of the next court, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against them and others by Thomas Conn; and this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. each; and have then there this writ. Witness John Earl of Dunmore, our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg, the sixth day of May, in the thirteenth year of our reign.
BEN: WALLER.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, &c. To the sheriff of Hampshire county, greeting: We command you that you summon Luke Collins to appear before our Justices of our General Court, at the Capitol, in Williamsburg, on the first day of the next court, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him and the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Fairfax by Samuel Pritchard; and this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. and have then there this writ. Witness John Earl of Dunmore, our Lieutenant and Governor General, at Williamsburg, the sixth day of May, in the thirteenth year of our reign.
BEN: WALLER.
TAKEN up, in Mecklenburg, a small brown cow, marked with a crop and hole in the left ear, and a swallowfork in the right. Posted, and appraised to 2l. THOMAS PINSON.
WHEREAS the woman that I married some years ago, named MARTHA BURTON, has extravagantly run me in debt, without my knowledge thereof, I hereby acquaint the public that I will not pay any debts that she has contracted, and do hereby forewarn all persons from crediting her in future on my account. JOSEPH WARD.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Amelia, on the 25th of May, a middle sized Negro man slave, who says his name is PETER, but cannot, or will not, tell his master's name, is very black, has a large lump on the left side of his head, and speaks bad English; has on an oznabrig shirt, Negro cotton waistcoat, breeches, and jumps, a pair of shoes, old watered hose, and a felt hat; his breeches are patched with linsey woolsey. Whoever claims the said slave is desired to apply to JOHN HOWSON.
STRAYED, or stolen, from Mr. John Page's, in Gloucester, a bright bay horse, upwards of 13 hands high, with a roach mane and short tail, a blaze in his face, a mealy nose, and a piece cut out of one ear. Whoever will deliver said horse to me in Williamsburg, or Mr. Vaughan in Gloucester town, shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS.
JOHN SORRELL.
TAKEN up, in Henrico, a young red brindled cow, marked with a crop in the right ear, and a swallowfork and underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised to 2l. 5s. JOHN MARKES.
TAKEN up three hogs, marked as follows: A sow with a crop and hole in each ear, two barrows with a crop and nick in the upper part of the right ear, and a slit in the left.
WILLIAM NEW.
Choice MADEIRA WINE,
A FEW CASES of CLARET, BARBADOS RUM, BRANDY, RAISINS, and MAHOGANY, SOLD BY PREESON BOWDOIN, IN NORFOLK. tf
FOR SALE.
THE tenement at present occupied by Captain James Gunn, in that part of the town of Richmond called Shockoes, on the north side of the falls of James river, with a number of convenient houses upon it, well adapted for either a merchant, tavern-keeper, or private Gentleman, rented at forty pounds a year; also the public storehouse at the same place, rented at fifteen pounds a year; the two half acre lots, No. 400 and No. 670, in the same town; the valuable lot of one hundred acres of timbered land, near the same, known by the description of No. 799; also the two half acre lots, No. 116 and No. 267, in the town of Manchester or Rocky Ridge, on the south side of the falls of James river. For terms apply to Joshua Storrs of Richmond, or to the subscriber. THOMSON MASON.
FOR SALE.
THE plantation whereon the subscriber lives, in King and Queen, about a mile and a half from Todd's warehouse, containing 657 acres, in good order for cropping, with a large peach and apple orchard thereon beginning to bear, and a quantity of low grounds, which may be made good meadow with very little expence. The dwellinghouse, kitchen, and other outhouses, have been built between four and five years. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms by applying to ROBINSON DAINGERFIELD.
VIRGINIA, sc.
At a GENERAL COURT, held at the Capitol May 5, 1773.
John Upshaw, and John Kennolds, plaintiffs, against John Bland, late of London, merchant, John Bland, junior, and Mess. Field and Call, defendants, in chancery.
THE defendant John Bland being beyond sea, and not having entered his appearance according to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the other defendants, who have effects of the said Bland in their hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete, such effects, until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same; but that they deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be of value sufficient to satisfy the demand of the plaintiffs unto the said plaintiffs, upon their giving security to the clerk of this court for the return of such effects, in such manner, and to such persons, as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is further ordered, that the said defendant John Bland do appear here on the 1st day of next court, to answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be, within fifteen days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of Martin's Brandon, in the county of Prince George, and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BEN: WALLER.
VIRGINIA, sc.
At a GENERAL COURT, held at the Capitol May 5, 1773.
Arthur Edie, and James Laird, of London, merchants and partners, plaintiffs, against Robert Jardine, late of London, merchant, and George Mitchell, defendants, in chancery.
THE defendant Robert being beyond sea, and not having entered his appearance according to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the other defendant, who hath effects of the said Robert in his hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete, such effects, until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same; but that he deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be of value sufficient to satisfy the demand of the plaintiffs unto the said plaintiffs, upon their giving security to the clerk of this court for the return of such effects, in such manner, and to such persons, as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is further ordered, that the said defendant Robert do appear here on the 1st day of the next court, to answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be, within fifteen days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published on some Lord's day, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. George, in the county of Spotsylvania, and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BEN: WALLER.