The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1770-11-29 00:00:00

VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
Open to ALL PARTIES,
but influenced by NONE.
From the LONDON DAILY ADVERTISER for September 3, 1770.
[Supposed to be written by the Rev. Michael Smith, late of the city of Williamsburg, but now in London.]
AMONG the many arguments made use of by the opposition to prove the rightness of their cause, there is an infallible one which they have borrowed from the church of Rome; and that is their number , taken comparatively with the ministerial party: and indeed I cannot help allowing it to be as good an argument as they have got, especially when the weight of it falls into the scale, which they never omit to do when an opportunity offers. I have known five Parliamentary opponents to the measures of the court represented as possessed of half a million each. And the bank has been in danger more than once from the resentment of a patriotic Goliath, who could scarce be prevented from laying violent hands upon it; that is, in the common phrase, from making a run upon it; than which no more powerful argument could be made against the government. There is another indeed, peculiar to the inferior sort of anti-courtiers, which is equally prevalent; and that is the argumentum baculinum , carried on with clubs and stones. And if to these are added a plentiful share of scurrilous epithets, which are the stink-pots and hand grenades of the opponent scribes, the difficulty of a defence redoubles upon the court.
But, besides these methods of assault, they entrench themselves up to the chin in misrepresentation and lies, which is a mode of defence they claim an exclusive right to, as champions of their suffering country. To attempt therefore to dislodge them by the battery of truth , is an arduous undertaking, and may be deemed fool hardiness, as it may possibly be fruitless; because the spirit of jealousy, which now is, and I hope ever will be awake in this kingdom, furnishes them with recruits enough to maintain their entrenchments, and justify their insinuations.
However, as I am only a volunteer in this cause, consequently can retreat when I please; and as my public reward must consist in the secret satisfaction of attempting to disabuse my countrymen, by elucidating the partial and aggravated accounts transmitted here from America; I shall give myself no concern whether I am branded as a bankrupt or a blockhead, a hireling or a heathen, (for truth will lose nothing of its value, whether it comes from saint or sinner) nothing shall I fear but the charge of falsehood, and this I shall not put in the power of any man to prove upon me.
Actuated by this principle, Mr. Say, I shall not, whilst on this side the Atlantic, suffer any false or exaggerated accounts from America to pass upon the public with a weight and consequence superior to their deserts; but shall either confront or admit them, in whole or part, as far as the knowledge I have of the country in general, or of the circumstance in particular, will enable me to do.
The account given us of the Virginia Association, in this paper of Thursday the 23d of last month, appears at the first blush to be very spirited on their side, and alarming here. But when we come to examine it, I am persuaded it will appear to be one of the most ridiculous, not to say despicable associations, that has appeared since the folly of associating began.
The number of taxables in Virginia for the year 1770 amount to 143,374. White women and slaves under 16 years not being taxable, are not included; so that we may add to the above numbers one sixth part more, that is 23,895, (for I shall give myself no trouble about fractions) making in the whole 167,269 inhabitants white and black . Out of this number one fifth part are white, or denizenized by act of Assembly; and that is 33,453. Now from this number, take for women and children, not taxable, two thirds, which will be more than sufficient; the remainder will be 11,151 planters, merchants, lawyers, doctors, and tradesmen , with about an hundred clergymen: And the association list exhibits 169 names, that is, one sixty sixth part of the male inhabitants.—A very respectable number to be sure.
But what is worthy of remark is this, that out of the 169 associators there are but 44 dealers ; and out of these 44 there are but eight that deserve the name of merchants, by which I desire to be understood, men who deal upon their own capital; all the rest being factors only. Nay, the president himself, though a man of considerable property (which with his years are his sole qualifications for the chair) imports nothing, except it be rum, sugar, and other articles from the islands.
Besides it must be an egregious blunder to form a design of imposing upon the public in respect to the consequence of this association; and at the same time to insert, in the same paper, a list of select merchants from each county, who are appointed to regulate the mercantile affairs of the province; which list consists of 125, of whom scarce any are found among the associators: And even this committee of merchants, added to the associators, are not one half of the Virginia traders. In short, they seem to be so hard set to fill up this famous association list, that, though they are not without respectable names, they have got abundance of very insignificant ones among them, not to mention two or three school-boys; and a man who, since January last, was confined in gaol, and would have been arraigned for his life for burning a house, had not the Grand Jury thrown out the bill in consideration of his insanity.
But now we have seen the associators; let us consider the enumerated articles, and we shall find them such as scarce are ever imported in that colony, which every merchant concerned in that trade must very well know. It would swell this letter to an inconvenient bulk to recapitulate every article; let it therefore suffice to say, that the prices affixed to the distinct articles are such as no commission from those parts ever exceeds. Mens saddles at 25s. and womens at 40s. shoes at 5s. and stockings at 3s. hats at 10s. and calicoes and cotton stuffs at 3s. a yard, with Irish linens of all prices. Now these are the very articles that are chiefly in request; and as for coaches, horses, and household furniture, they seem to be put in to
lengthen the bill of parcels only; because no horse, except a stallion of high price, whose breed must benefit the colony, would pay his first cost here, and passage over. And as for coaches there are extremely few; the general vehicle in that country being fiacre horse chairs, which they make convenient enough, though not handsome. But as for household furniture, except it be in some of the towns, it is incredibly mean, not only through that colony, but through the whole continent; a deal chest or two, with two or three tables, and forms of the same kind, or perhaps a few rush bottom chairs, being the general furniture of the back settlers. Not but there are many of the eminent planters whose houses are pretty well furnished; but as much of that furniture is of an hundred years date, so it would serve an hundred years hence, whether there had been an association or not; the generality of the people there regarding utility more than fashion.
Let this serve to shew that the association in Virginia is a partial combination of a few, whose private interests, rather than public principles, lead them to it; and let it clear me of any design to throw invidious reflections upon the rest of the colonies, when I declare, that the inhabitants of that colony in general, in point of good dispositions, moderate and loyal principles, are excelled by none, if equalled by any on the continent. And was I inclined to be particular, I could mention some Gentlemen in that list, as well as out of it, whose good sense, genteel behaviour, obliging deportment, hospitable and generous disposition, would render them an ornament to this or any other country upon earth.
MERCATOR AMERICANUS.
Rome, Sept. 1. On the 24th at night the galley slaves at Civita Vecchia, being 1400 in number, found means to get off their chains, and were actually employed in digging a hole under the wall of the town, which they designed to plunder, and then to put to sea. The commanding officer immediately assembled a sufficient number of troops, who fired upon them with muskets and grenades, and the artillery of the fortress, by which means they were soon subdued. Eight of them were killed, and twenty-two dangerously wounded; the rest submitted to be conducted back to the place of their confinement.
LONDON, September 3. NOTWITHSTANDING the resolution of the colony of New-York, not to import tea, till the tax on it is taken off, we are assured that large quantities have been and are daily shipping off for the same, whence there is no doubt, but it will be as it were smuggled to all the other colonies.
We are assured that one house in the city has lately received orders from New-York for upwards of 50,000. worth of goods.
It is whispered that three crown officers in a Southern American colony are ordered to be recalled.
It is now confidently said to be positively resolved on by the Ministry, to procure an act next session, to exempt the colony of New-York from paying any duty on the teas they shall import; which act is to extend to such other colonies as shall, from time to time, shew the same dutiful and conciliating spirit with that of New-York.
Sept. 11. It is talked of, that public thanks, by authority, will be returned to the merchants of New-York for their patriotism.
LONDON is the oldest city in the world; its foundation is dated back full 2900 years. No other place has remained undestroyed for so long a period.
Sept. 12. Nobody, we apprehend, could read without horror the account in some of yesterday's papers of the dreadful transaction said to have happened at Naples, between an English Nobleman and his valet de chambre: But it must be with a still greater degree of horror that the public will know that intelligence confirmed to them, which is true in every circumstance: It is even true (which we believe will be a matter of general concern) that the monster capable of butchering in so cruel a manner a poor wretch who could not resist him, has escaped the laws of the country where he committed the fact, where the laws unhappily can take no cognizance of it; but in this case every man, as far as in him lies, should be his executioner, and avoid him as a beast of prey. We are no longer surprized at his beautiful young wife; he already murdered one person he ought to have protected; we must not be surprized if we hear of his murdering another. It is remarkable that this Lord's father (for we will not call him a Nobleman ) murdered a coachman about thirty years ago in Ireland, for which offence he fled; but after some years returning to that kingdom, he was tried for it; but a very sensible lawyer said, Ireland was the only country in the world in which he would have been acquitted.
It is said that a certain general officer's tour over the continent of America, under a pretence of an excursion for his own pleasure, has been only to feel the pulses of the colonists, to make himself a perfect master of every complaint, and to attempt, under the authority of government, every conciliating measure that can contribute to restore a mutual good understanding.
It is said that the merchants at New-York have already remitted bills for their late orders, which is the reason so much expedition is used in shipping their goods.
The Ministry have not now the least doubt but that all the American colonies will soon follow the example of that of New-York, as they think their self-love and avarice will not let them suffer New-York to engross ex-
clusively all the advantages of trade with the Mother country.
There is no doubt but the colony of New-York would be very glad that all the other colonies would continue to abide by their non importation agreement, as the New-York merchants must speedily acquire enormous fortunes, by having as it were an exclusive power of supplying the whole continent of North-America, with the manufactures of Britain.
The Premier has publicly declared, that before the end of the approaching session he will make every colony in America act as dutifully and obediently as that of New-York has done.
Some letters from New-York mention, that it is whispered there the importation party would soon be obliged to abandon the American continent, and at present remain under great apprehensions from the resentment of their injured countrymen.
BOSTON, November 1.
In our last we mentioned that at the superior court held here on Wednesday began the trial of Capt. Thomas Preston, of the 29th regiment, who was indicted by the Grand Jury in several indictments for the murder of Mr. Gray, Maverick, and others, on the 5th of March last: The examination of evidences and the pleas, were continued from Wednesday, each day (Sunday excepted) until Monday; when the honourable Judges summed up the evidences, and gave the charge to the jury. The jury went out about 5 o'clock, and it is said agreed by eight o'clock: The court was adjourned till the next morning at 8 o'clock, at which time they brought in their verdict "NOT GUILTY;" and Captain Preston was dismissed.
On Thursday last the Honourable House of Representatives chose Dr. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Agent for the House. And yesterday they made choice of Dr. LEE, of London, as Agent in case of the death or absence of Dr. FRANKLIN.
Extract of a letter from London, Sept. 6, 1770.
"Mr. Hutchinson is Governor.—The province I am sure ought to be very thankful for the having one born among themselves for their Governor—one who so well knows their condition, and who has all his life-time shewn himself a friend to it. This government could have done nothing that ought to be more acceptable to the colony, or that will put them more evidently in the wrong, if they do not agree with him. After that it will be manifest that their quarrel is not against any particular person, but against the having any Governor at all."
It is said in London that the demand of goods for New-York is so great, and the manufacturers so engaged to supply them, that if orders should arrive from Bolton, the manufacturers could not fulfil them until next spring.
NEW-YORK, November 12.
On Monday evening arrived the sloop General Gage , Capt. Turel, from Coracoa, who providentially was the means of preserving the lives of four men whom he took from a wreck at sea, and has brought in with him, viz. Capt. John Tucker, his mate, and two Negro men, late belonging to the schooner Mary Ann , of New-Providence, Mr. Thomas Dunscomb owner. This schooner, loaded with lumber, pork, butter, and provisions, on the 17th of October sailed from Norfolk, in Virginia, bound to New-Providence, and the next day, Thursday the 18th, met with a severe gale of wind, which continued till Saturday the 20th at noon, and then abated; the day before which, as the schooner was scudding before it, she broached to, the foremast was carried away and the vessel overset. The people, five in number, two white men and three blacks, remained on her side till Sunday the 21st, when the weather being moderate, by the means of the two anchors and a purchase fixed to the stump of the foremast, they righted the vessel, and making fast two spars on the bowsprit, the only part remaining above water, they continued there five days longer, till Thursday the 26th, having nothing to eat but part of a keg of butter, nor any thing to drink but what they sucked from a sail when it rained. When this misfortune happened they were in about lat. 37, 30. long. 74, 11. and notwithstanding their being almost famished, and so long in such a dreadful situation, hope never forsook them, and they were tolerably composed and cheerful, though several vessels passed them, some so near that they must needs have seen them, and yet inhumanly left them to perish. At last, Thursday the 26th, the signal they made with their sail was seen at about five miles distance by Capt. Turel, who bore down to them, took them all on board, extremely weak and almost spent, and treated them with the greatest care and kindness, whereby they all recovered, except a Negro belonging to Mrs. Duyckinck, of Coracoa, who the night after they were taken on board, privately got to a water cask, where drinking, it is supposed, too freely, he grew seemingly distracted, and died the third day after. Nothing could be got out of the schooner which lay wholly under water.
PHILADELPHIA, November 12.
The New-York papers mention the arrival of several vessels from England, laden with dry goods, and that they had reason to expect, in a few days, the arrival of

to sail more with different sorts of European goods from the ports of London, Bristol, Liverpool, and Hull.
The Sultana armed Schooner, Capt. Inglis, is arrived at Rhode-Island from Virginia.
Capt. Loxley, from London, but last from Falmouth, which he left on the 30th of September, informs us, that advice, it was said, had been received by the British Ministry of a very formidable fleet of French and Spanish men of war having entered the Mediterranean, with design, it was apprehended, to interrupt the rapid progress of the Russian arms in the Levant; in consequence of this and other alarming intelligence, orders were issued out for equipping, at Chatham and Portsmouth, with all possible expedition, 33 ships of the line, and several small men of war, the principal part of which were to be sent into the Mediterranean as a fleet of observation, and a strong squadron was destined for North-America—that he was told there was a very hot press in and about London, &c. to man the ships of war, 17000 seamen, who are now very scarce in England, being wanted; and what confirms this, he was boarded in the Downs by a Lieutenant of a man of war, who took from him one of his best hands, which occasioned his putting into Falmouth—that it was currently reported that a war between Britain, France, and Spain, would inevitably take place in a short time, and all the other powers of Europe seemed to be preparing for action, particularly the King of Prussia, who has now, ready for the field, the best disciplined army in the world, and it was generally believed he would soon strike some capital stroke—that it was reported that some terrible commotions had lately arisen at Constantinople, which had obliged all the European ambassadors to fly from thence, in disguise, to preserve their lives.
Several Moravians came passengers with Capt. Loxley, one of whom is a relation of the late celebrated Count Zinzendorf.
There were, a day or two ago, in this harbour, 165 sail of vessels, 101 of which were square rigged.
ANNAPOLIS, November 1.
IN consequence of the following advertisement which appeared in the Maryland Gazette, number 1309,
At a meeting of the merchants of Baltimore town, held at Mr. Little's the 5th of October, 1770, Mr. John Smith was unanimously chosen chairman.
On motion the question was put, whether an advertisement be published in the Gazette requesting a meeting of a general committee at Annapolis the 25th instant, to judge of the expediency of continuing the association under the particular circumstance of the Philadelphia merchants breaking theirs; and, if such a meeting cannot be brought about, that in that case the merchants of this town will look upon the association dissolved, and go into a general importation, excepting tea and other dutiable goods? Resolved in the affirmative.
Signed by order of the meeting.
JOHN SMITH, Chairman.
In consequence of the above resolution, a committee of four will be appointed to attend at Annapolis the 25th instant, to meet such as may be sent from the other counties.
Committees from Queen-Anne's, Talbot, and Dorchester counties, some Gentlemen of the Council, a considerable majority of the Representatives in Assembly, several merchants of the city of Annapolis, and other Gentlemen from different counties of the province, met at the house of Mrs. Middleton, in Annapolis, the 25th of October, 1770.
Mr. JOHN GOLDSBOROUGH in the chair.
Mr. Jonathan Hudson, the only person attending from Baltimore-town, produced the following written appointment.
At a meeting of the merchants and traders of the town of Baltimore, this 24th day of October, 1770, Messrs. Jonathan Hudson, John M'Clure, John Merryman, and John Boyd, or any of them, are appointed to meet the committees of the other counties, to consider of the expediency of continuing or altering the general association of this province. Signed by John Smith, William Lux, William Smith, William Buchanan, Samuel Purviance, jun. E. Mackie."
Mr. Hudson then informed the meeting, 'That he is instructed by the merchants and traders of Baltimore-Town, who signed the appointment, to acquaint the committees, that they were determined to depart from the non-importation agreement, and import every kind of goods from Great-Britain, such only excepted on which duties are, or may hereafter be imposed by the Parliament of Great-Britain, notwithstanding any resolutions of this meeting to the contrary, and that he was likewise instructed not to agree to any other terms but to a dissolution of the association.'
First, Resolved unanimously, That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the British subjects in America have a constitutional exclusive right of taxing themselves in a legislative capacity.
Second, Resolved unanimously, That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the non-importation agreement was a necessary, prudent, and legal measure for obtaining redress of the grievances of America, and if generally adhered to, would interest the merchants, traders, and manufacturers of Great-Britain, in obtaining a repeal of the unconstitutional revenue act; would be of great importance in promoting frugality, industry, and manufactures among ourselves, and the most likely means to obtain the desired end.
Third, Resolved unanimously, That the association entered into the 22d of June, 1769, be strictly adhered to.
Fourth, Resolved unanimously, That those six persons who stile themselves 'the merchants and traders of Baltimore-Town,' together with Mr. Jonathan Hudson, who brought and delivered their indecent and inconsistent message to this meeting, have, by their conduct, shown a shameful disregard, as well to their own engagements, as to the most sacred rights and liberties of America, and as far as lay in their power endeavoured to destroy that union and good faith so necessary at this, and at all times for the safety and constitutional rights of these colonies.
Fifth, Resolved unanimously, That if the merchants and traders of Baltimore-Town, or elsewhere, shall depart, from the non importation agreement, we will not (nor ought any other person, in our opinion, within this province) buy, take up, or receive any goods whatever from such of them who shall by any means break the association.
Lastly, Resolved unanimously, That the above resolutions be printed in the Maryland Gazette, and transmitted to the several colonies. And the people of America are hereby intreated and conjured, by all the sacred rights of freemen, to join as one man in the rejection of all foreign superfluities, until a total repeal of the injurious and oppressive revenue-act takes place.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 29.
Mr. RIND,
THE spirited and sensible proceeding of our worthy neighbours in Maryland, afford a fine example to the other staple colonies in these times of danger to American freedom. They rightly think, that neither moral nor political wisdom justifies wrong doing, because others have departed from what is right. The interest indeed of a few temporary mercantile characters may demand another conduct. It is to be hoped, however, that the good people of Virginia will not suffer the permanent, vital interest, the liberty of their country, to be sacrificed to the partial views of a few persons, whose continuance among us is limited to the time that they shall have made money enough to live in another country. Let this consideration animate my countrymen to a punctual attendance at Williamsburg on the 24th of next month, that a point of so much consequence to American liberty, as the association certainly is, may not be determined by a few persons; and those so unfit for the purpose, as the smallest attention to the above reasons will show them to be. The particular situation of the colonies north of Maryland, existing solely by their trade, may perhaps be some apology for their confining their associations to the taxed articles only; but the staple colonies, having an interior powerful dependance, are not under the same obligation with them. The powerful support that the American cause will receive in Britain from the manufacturers of 100,000 l. worth of goods, which our association, extended as it is, will exclude, is so obvious, that no friend of freedom can a moment doubt about the propriety of continuing it. A VIRGINIAN.
On the 7th day of December will be RENTED, upon the premises, to the highest bidder,
CAPAHOSICK FERRY,
together with fifty ACRES OF LAND as usual. At the same time and place will be sold, all kinds of HOUSEHOLD GOODS, 150 BARRELS of CORN, with fodder, stocks of CATTLE, HORSES, HOGS, and SHEEP. THOMAS WHITING.
To be SOLD at Fredericksburg the 15th of December, SEVENTY-FIVE CHOICE
SLAVES,
several blacksmiths, carpenters, and house servants; the Negroes consist chiefly of young fellows, wenches, boys and girls. Bond and security to be given to the administrators of John Robinson, Esq; Joseph Jones, and John Skinker. Credit till April twelvemonth. CHARLES CARTER.
To be SOLD at Nanzattico, the 20th of December,
NANZATTICO,
WHICH was particularly described some time since; I therefore think it unnecessary to say more than that it has all advantages of an agreeable seat, fish, fowl, and a pleasant situation, the land fine, and there is now growing between 300 and 400 acres of fine wheat. The terms will be made known at the sale. Also a large quantity of genteel household furniture of all sorts, mahogany desks, dressing tables, chairs, &c. standing beds, and many things too tedious to mention. Also a number of good plough horses, cattle and hogs, a quantity of corn and fodder. Credit till the first of October next. Bond and security to be given to Joseph Jones, and John Skinker. CHARLES CARTER.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 20th of December, if fair, otherwise next fair day, on the premises,
A TRACT OF LAND pleasantly situated on Sarah's Creek, in Gloucester county, containing about 205 acres, whereon is a dwelling-house, with brick chimnies and cellar, a kitchen, and all other convenient out houses, mostly new. Also another house 20 by 16, just built; the land is good, and convenient to fish and oysters, with a good landing, where a sea vessel that draws 8 or 10 feet water, may come within 40 yards of the house. The time of payment will be agreed on at the sale. JAMES MUDIE.
At the same time and place will be SOLD, for ready money, or short credit,
PART,
or the whole, of the sloop Polly & Fanny, a new vessel, well fitted, and a prime sailor, has made but one voyage to the West-Indies, burthen about 3000 bushels, now lying in Sarah's Creek. For terms apply to JAMES MUDIE.
NORFOLK, November 26, 1770.
A LARGE and compleat assortment of GOODS suitable for the season, is just now imported by the subscribers, and to be sold at their store (newly opened) adjoining the dwelling house of Mr. Neil Jamieson, on the most reasonable terms, either wholesale or retail.
HECTOR MACALESTER, & Co.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 29, 1770.
Imported by the subscriber in the Neptune,
Captain WHITE,
AN assortment of GOODS suitable
for the season, which he ordered before he left London: Mens, womens, and childrens worsted hose, English and Dutch blankets, womens and childrens quilted petticoats, cloth cloaks and cardinals, satin cloaks, worsted lustrings, poplins, oznabrig, bearskin, baizes, half thick, forest cloth, cottons, superfine fashionable broadcloths, womens quilting, velverets, winter gloves, muffs, Glaugester cheese, porter, &c. &c. He continues to sell for ready money only, and has no doubt those who have been pleased to apply at his store, from his prices, are sensible of an advantage in dealing in that way.
PORTER at 31. 3s. per hoghead.
ROBERT MILLER.
To be SOLD for READY MONEY, for the benefit of the insurers, the following damaged GOODS, at Richmond town, on Monday the 3d day of December, being Henrico court day,
SUNDRY bales of sorted WOOLLENS, imported in the Lord CLIVE, DUNCAN MURRAY, master, from Hull.
JACOB PLEASANTS.
Just imported from London, in the Two Sisters, Capt. Taylor, and to be SOLD at the subscriber's shop, three doors below the Raleigh tavern, in Williamsburg,
A COMPLETE assortment of DRUGS
and MEDICINES, chymical and galelical. All so fine jar raisins, currants, prunes, white and brown sugar-candies, barley sugar, orange chips, carraway comfits, capers, olives, anchovies, fine sallad oil, mustard, spices of all sorts, vermacelli, salop, sago, ivory syringes, court plaster, lint, tow, gold leaf, &c. &c. &c. WILLIAM PASTEUR.
WANTED,
A PERSON capable of writing as a CLERK at RECOVERY FURNACE, near Fredericksburg. ANTHONY THORNTON, jun.
WARWICK, Nov. 3, 1770.
THE subscriber intending to leave this colony soon, requests all those indebted to the store he keeps for Messrs. James and Robert Donald and company of Glasgow, to pay their respective balances; at least to settle their accounts by bond or other specialty, for he would willingly prevent disputes with his successor. The business at this store, will be carried on to its usual extent by Mr. Simon Fraser, and their stores in Prince Edward and Mecklenburg will be continued as formerly. 6 ROBERT DONALD.
WARWICK, Nov. 7, 1770.
WHEREAS I intend for Great Britain some time in the ensuing fall, I have thought proper to give this early intimation of my design to my customers, to enable them with more convenience to come and settle their accounts, before my departure, by giving bond, or other specialty, for their balances. The propriety of this measure is so obvious that I flatter myself it will be readily complied with. The business after the first day of September next, will be carried on under the management of Mr. James Fairley. 6 JOHN ESDALE.
THE subscriber being confined by some of his creditors in the prison bounds of Charles City county, and being desirous of doing justice as far as lies in his power to every person to whom he is indebted, requests the favour of all his creditors to meet him at the said court-house on the 20th of December, if fair, otherwise next fair day, in order to come upon some terms for the payment of their respective demands. 2 WILLIAM COLE.
RUN away on Sunday night, being the 4th of this instant, two indebted servant men, imported this fall in the Lord Camden, Capt. John Johnson, from London. WILLIAM WOLLEY, an Englishman, about 5 feet 10 inches high, of a fleshy complexion, wears his own short light brown hair, shews his teeth when he speaks, of a thin visage, and about 27 years of age; had on when he went away, a sailor's blue seamstought waistcoat, checked linen shirt, short linen breeches, a felt hat about half wore, trimmed round the brim, and I believe bound with ferret, a pair of English shoes, and a pair of black or light grey worsted hose; he has a pair of long breeches, and a red worsted cap that he wore at times instead of his hat; he is by trade a house carpenter and joiner, and belongs to Richard Henry Lee, Esq; of Westmoreland county. WILLIAM CAVALIER COXALL, about 5 feet 5 inches high, of a swarthy complexion, wears his own short dark bushy hair, has black eyes, is very talkative, and is about 20 years of age; he says he was born in the West-Indies, and brought up in London, his dress is much after the same manner of the former, and is by trade a cabinet maker and joiner, and belongs to George Turberville, Esq; of the said county of Westmoreland. They went off in a pettiauger, belonging to Mr. Jeremiah Rush, 24 feet long, and 3 feet broad, goes with 4 oars, the oar locks are of black walnut, has 6 seats in her; the second seat from her head has a hole for a mast, has some thin pieces of timber nailed across her bottom, and there is a sail belonging to her taken away, which it is imagined they have got. It is supposed they will make for some part of Maryland or Norfolk, and endeavour to get on board some vessel, and pass for sailors. Whoever will take up the said servants and vessel, and deliver them to me, in the said county of Westmoreland, or secure them and the vessel so that the owners get them again, shall receive the sum of FIVE POUNDS Virginia currency, paid by DANIEL MORGAN.
TAKEN up in Caroline county, a small bay horse, with a roached mane and bob tail, but no brand perceivable. Posted, and appraised to 41. WILLIAM WHITLOCK.
TAKEN up in Brunswick, eleven HOGS, marked with a crop in the right ear, and supposed to be 2 years old. They have been posted and appraised. D. FISHER.

WILLIAMSBURG, November 29, 1770. JUST IMPORTED in the Two Sisters , Capt. Taylor, from London, and to be SOLD very cheap for ready money, at the subscriber's store,
A LARGE assortment of GOODS for the season, viz. woollens, linens, cambricks, mus- lins, lawns, calicoes, damask table cloths, striped and plain lustings, flowered jattins, crimson, white, and black satin cloaks, white silk hats and bonnets, India and English persians, sarceens and modes, India dimities, wide and narrow figured dimity, a variety of fashionable figured and plain ribbands, millinery, and jewelry, mens, womens, girls and boys leather gloves, womens white and black silk gloves and mits, mens, womens, and childrens silk, cotton, thread and worsted stockings, mens, womens, and boys fine and coarse furr hats, mens, womens, and childrens jattin, callimanco, and leather shoes and clogs, hyson and bohea tea, double and single sugar, best jar raisins and currants, best sallad and barber's oil, French olives, capers, anchovies, mustard, hartshorn shavings, roten stone, salt-petre, black pepper, copperas, powder and shot, playing cards, a variety of Latin books, and other books for children. Also a variety of glass ware, and Queen's china, &c. &c.
PATRICK THOMAS DUKE, TAKES this method to acquaint the public that he has got the FREE-SCHOOL , where he intends to teach ENGLISH, WRITING, and ACCOUNTS , in the best manner. Being unac- quainted, he requests the favour and interest of such Gentlemen as please to employ him, as he will use his utmost diligence and care, and make it his particular study to please, whereby he hopes to meet with encou- ragement and success.—Gentlemens children may be waited upon at their own houses.
N. B. My wife will take in NEEDLE-WORK , and teach children.
THOSE concerned are desired to take notice, that I have engaged Mr. William Harris to assist me in settling and collecting the debts due to Messrs. Murdock, Donald, & company, at their store at Ay- lett's. Any payments made to him will be good.
FALLS of POTOWMACK, November 10, 1770. On the 10th day of December next, at this place, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be SOLD,
NEAR 100 HOGSHEADS of choice TOBACCO, with a considerable quantity of wheat and corn, for ready cash; bills of exchange, or merchants notes. Likewise 50 head of sheep, with some very likely colts; a set of smith's tools, a set of coopee's ditto, and a considerable quantity of household furniture, consisting of a number of good feather beds, tables, chairs, and other necessaries, too tedious to mention.
The lands in Prince William and Fauquier will then be sold to the highest bidder, viz. 499 acres on Powell's Run , in Prince William , within 8 miles of Dumfries , and a fine road; it is well watered, and abounds with white oak in such quantities, that great advantages may be made from staves; besides, it is tolerable land, and affords at least one half meadow ground, and the best range for flocks of all kinds. Another tract adjoining, containing 150 acres, with a settlement, and much the same advantages in timber, meadow grounds, &c. well watered. Another tract near Captain Davis's , in the said county, on the branches of Occoquan , containing 400 acres; a plantation thereon that rented for 800 lbs of tobacco; and also a small tract in Fau- quier , containing 91 acres, rich low grounds, lying on Cedar Run , well timbered, and is very valuable. Any person inclined to purchase any of those lands, may de- pend on a bargain, and may have near 3 years credit, on giving bond, and approved security.
At the same time and place, I propose letting out, for a number of years, all those valuable improvements at the said falls, on the following reasonable terms: The merchant mills at the landing, with 2 pair of stones and all conveni- encies, together with the room above 151 feet long by 36, for cooling of flour and storing large quantities of wheat. The said mills are sufficient to manufacture, in the space of 12 months, 5000 bushels into good merchantable flour, with proper attendance. The whole thereto belonging I would let out for the sum of 150l. annually. The bake-house, with 3 ovens, all complete, with fine bread rooms, &c. and firing, very convenient, for the sum of 40l. annually. The stores, granaries, cellars, and counting rooms, well situated at the landing, and very convenient, where large vessels may meet with dispatch, either to load or unload, and is well calculated for a considerable trade, to be let for 50l. annually. The public house, well finished, with 10 fire places, good cellars, and very convenient to take in boarders, a fine French cook, and fire wood sufficient, altogether, for 50l. annually. A new grist mill for 2 pair of stones, just above on the same stream, built for the country custom, for the annual rent of 100l. although the last year's toll from the country will exceed 200l. at the lower mills. A saw-mill likewise, at the same place and timber convenient, for 60l. annually. The houses and gardens on the hill, with fire-wood, &c. for 20l. per annum.
The country grist-mill and saw-mill is not quite finished, but I shall readily discount for completing out of the rent, as likewise for any thing necessary to be done at or about the other improvements, so that there shall be no complaint on delivering up in good repair.
There are also about 40 lots for sale, including the to- bacco warehouses, which are very conveniently situated to the landing, and will be sold very reasonable as town land. Each lot is subject to a ground rent of 7s. 6d. sterling, pay- able to the Honourable Philip Ludwell Lee, Esq; A good title will be made the purchasers in fee.
The great advantages at the falls are so well known, that there needs nothing more at present but just mention- ing that it abounds with fine building stone, has fine cool water from the best of springs, and is a remarkable place for fishing the whole season through. It is the most con- venient landing to the back country, and must be allowed to be one of the best places for the purchasing of wheat on Potowmack , as well as for disposing of all kinds of mer- chandise, being 10 miles and a half nearer to the back trade than Alexandria .
I likewise give notice, and do earnestly request the meet- ing of all my creditors at the falls on the day appointed, that whatever balance I may fall short in payment they may depend on being well secured in a just compromise from the estate I hold in lands and slaves, the profits to be applied for that purpose; and those who have not adjust- ed and settled their accounts with me, are desired to do it any time between this and the said 10th of December. I will attend, and be ready to give all the satisfaction in my power.
JOHN BALLENDINE.
STOLEN from Indian warehouse, in Northumberland county, a large PRIZE CHAIN about 10 feet long, with a hook at one end, and is sup- posed to be taken by some watermen when lying at the said warehouse. TWENTY SHILLINGS reward will be given to any person that either brings or will let it be known where the same may be found.
FORTUNATUS SYDNOR, JAMES KIRK.
I HEREBY give notice that I propose conveying and delivering up on oath, all my estate of every kind, to Messrs. Carter Braxton, George Webb, Tho- mas Walker, Thomas Jefferson, and Jack Power, as trustees, to be disposed of by them for the benefit of all my creditors, to whom I intend equal justice, though by mi- take it was inserted in my last advertisement, that regard would be had to the dignity of their demands, by which I only meant, that as my estate was under mortgage, the mortgagees should be first paid. I shall get a friend to wait on my creditors with the deed of trust, and a letter of licence, which I hope they will all sign; for those that refuse, will be postponed to the other creditors, and lose the benefit intended them by their humble servant,
BERNARD MOORE.
THIS is to forewarn all persons from trusting the wife of the subscriber, or to transact any business with her, on my account, as I will not pay any more debts of her contracting, nor allow her receipts to be good.
THOMAS YOUNGHUSBAND.
FREDERICKSBURG, November 5, 1770. HAVING again taken on me to serve my friends and others in the public way, I take this method to acquaint them that they will find good entertainment for man and horse, in the houses known by the name of Mr. Grymes's houses, in this town, where I now live. Those who will favour me with their custom, as it will be my study to please, will meet with the unfeigned thanks of, who am with a due sense of former favours, Their humble servant,
BENJAMIN JOHNSTON.
For SALE, or to be RENTED for one year, and may be entered upon the first of January next,
THE HOUSES and LOTS in Tap- pahannock where the subscriber now lives. There are four half acre lots, in a square, fronting the court- house, and paled in, on which there is a brick dwell- ing-house with three rooms above stairs, three below, and cellars under the whole; as likewise all necessary out houses for a family, with stables, chair-house, &c. On said lots there is likewise a neat and convenient store- house, a good ware-house, and a stable for two horses, at present rented; but if the lots, &c. are sold, the store, ware-house, and stable, will be delivered up on the first of January, 1772. For terms apply to
WILLIAM WOODROP.
There is a good GRANARY , with a cellar under it, and standing near the river, which may be rented.
To be SOLD, pursuant to the last will and testament of Col. William Green, deceased,
FIVE hundred acres of LAND , with sundry improvements, at the Ragged Mountain in Culpeper county. This land being so well known to be good, shall not descend to particulars. There are 390 acres on Mountain Run , near the lower church in Culpeper , part low grounds, in good order for crop- ping, a commodious dwelling house two story high, well finished, and convenient out houses.
To be RENTED , a set of MERCHANT MILLS, and SAW MILL , lately finished by a master workman, and is said to be very fine, with the land adjoining. The stream is good, seldom fails, but in the driest sum- mers. Terms may be known to those who incline so to buy or rent, by applying to THE EXECUTORS.
Just imported from London, and to be SOLD by the subscriber, at his store, corner of Church-street, Norfolk, by wholesale or retail, upon very reasonable terms, for ready money or short credit,
A COMPLETE assortment of India and European GOODS , consisting of osnabrigs, Irish linens, haberdashery, shoes, cutlery, nails, stationary, spices of all kinds, Gloucester and Cheshire cheese, cask and bottled porter, raisins, currants, single and double refined sugar, with variety of other grocery articles, pewter, copper, and tin ware, worsted, thread, and silk hose, mens felt and castor hats, copper and ja- panned tea kitchens, square and octagon japanned bread baskets, wickered plate baskets lined with tin, japanned Roman waiters, japanned candlesticks and snuffers, pink- ing irons, milliners wire pins, round castor sets, steak tongs, green and white Chinese ivory and buck horn handled table knives and forks, desert ditto of the same kinds, mahogany knife cases, pealng satin and persian petticoats of all colours, Ladies shawls, figured silk cloaks, womens bonnets and hats, trimming for Ladies gowns, silk stomachers, lustings, wide and narrow persians, pa- dalsoys, fatias, damasks, tasseties, gauzes, poplins, silk crapes, sarceens, womens silk mits and gloves, trolly lace, variety of plain and figured ribbands, gauze hand- kerchiefs, coxcomb edging, narrow and lappet blond lace, open and black catgut, gauze caps, and dress caps of the newest fashion, fans, ribbands, ruffs, blond stomachers and bows with Italian flowers, complete suits of blond treble ruffles, tuckers, ruffs, tippets, handkerchiefs, &c. with great variety of JEWELLERY , and other articles too tedious to mention, F. A. DOEBER.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation in Cumberland county, some time in the year 1767, a red calf, cut and marked with a crop and slit in each ear. Ap- praised to 1l. 6s. THOMPSON SWANN.
TAKEN up on the north fork of Roanoke , in Bot- tour county, a small trotting chestnut sorrel mare, about 3 years old, and a small star in her forehead; she is docked but not branded. Posted, and appraised.
DAVID ROBINSON.
HENRICO county, Nov. 6, 1770. WHEREAS FREDERICK CLARK executed a deed to me about the year 1768; for 40 acres of LAND, part of the tract whereon he now lives, and promised to acknowledge the same in court, but never complied therewith; and having lately had the said deed proved in Henrico court by the witnesses, this is to fore- warn all persons from purchasing, or taking any mortgage on the same.
BENJAMIN JORDON.
GOOCHLAND, April 22, 1770. STRAYED away a small grey horse, about 3 feet 9 or 10 inches high, with a switch tail, and roach mane, pretty much grown out when he went away, his brand not known, bred in Maryland , and I suppose is stopped or taken up upon Rappahannock river, or in the Northern Neck, Virginia . Whoever will assert in Mr. Rind's Gazette where the said stray is, shall receive 25s. reward, paid by WILLIAM RUTHERFORD.
STRAYED away from Hampshire coun- ty , some time in June last, a dark bay mare, branded on the near but ock and off shoulder with a swivel stirrup iron, is about 13 hands high, a natural pacer, was bred in Culpeper . Whoever takes up said mare, and conveys her to me, shall have TEN SHILLINGS reward if taken up in this, or FIFTEEN SHILLINGS in Culpeper county.
PETER STEENBERGEN.
STOLEN from the subscriber, living near Jerusalem town, in Frederick county, Mary- land , on the first day of April last, a roan mare, about 10 years old, about 14 hands and a half high, is branded on the near shoulder AH in a piece, on the near buttock M , and paces. Also a bay mare, 3 years old, about as high as the other, branded on the near shoulder M , on the near buttock AH in a piece, with a star in her fore- head, and trots. Whoever takes up said mares, and brings them to the subscriber, or inform him where they are, shall have FIVE POUNDS reward for each of them, paid by ANDREW HEIRSEMON.
N. B. If they are above 200 miles from where I live, I will give more, according to the distance.
TAKEN up in Caroline county, near Chesterfield , a pied heifer, marked with a crop and underkeel in the left ear, and a crop in the right. Appraised to 30s.
JOHN GOOCH.
TAKEN up at my quarter, called Raspberry plain , in Loudoun county, a black and white steer, marked in tee left ear with a half spade, and in the right ear with an overkeel, branded on the near side of the rump 2. Ap- praised to 6l. 10s. THOMSON MASON.
TAKEN up in Fauquier county, a brindle cow, marked with a crop and half spade in each ear. Appraised to 2l. 5s. JAMES FOLEY.
TAKEN up the 9th day of June , in the bay between Great Wicomico and Dividing Creek , a ship's yaw, about 12 feet keel, had in her 4 oars, a rudder, and about 20 fathom of a ship's hawser, dragging after her; the said yaw appears to be newly repaired. She has been appraised to 50s.
GEORGE DAMERON.
TAKEN up in Buckingham county, one red and white cow, marked with a crop and under and over keel in each ear, had on a bell, and appears to be very old. Also a yearling the same colour of the cow, marked with a crop and three slits in the left ear, and a crop and nick in the right. Posted and appraised to 2l. 7s. 6d.
WILLIAM WATT.
TAKEN up in Goochland county a bay horse, brand- ed on the near buttock with something resembling a pitch-fork, a hanging mane and long switch tail, some saddle spots on his back, and some white hairs under his belly, a small white spot in his forehead, a white ring almost round his left fore foot lock, and about 4 feet 3 inches and a half high. Appraised to 4l.
JOHN LEWIS.
TAKEN up in Buckingham county, a small dark iron grey mare, about 2 years, and a half old, neither docked nor branded, and has a small white spot on her forehead. PETER BONDURANT.
TAKEN up in Buckingham county, a chestnut sorrel mare, about 4 feet 3 or 4 inches high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near buttock IT , has some saddle spots, and a scar on the side like a tomahawk had been stuck in it. Posted, and appraised to 4l. MORRIS HAMILTON.
AMELIA county, Nov. 1, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber the 19th of May last, a likely Virginia born Negro fel- low named TOM , about 26 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, very well made, talks much, has a long village, with a down look, and was clothed in the usual Negro dress. He was formerly the property of one Tompkins of Gloucester , and I am well informed he has been frequently seen lurking about the plantation of Mr. Hubard , near Poplar Spring church, in said county, where he has a wife. Whoever will apprehend and se- cure him in the above county gaol, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS reward on notice given to
JAMES HENDERSON.
RUN away from the subscriber in Stafford , near Boyd's Hole , on Monday the 23d of July , a Mulatto servant man named FREDERICK M'FARLAN , about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, a likely well made fellow; had on a green plains jacket without sleeves, osnabrige shirt, and short breeches. On the day he went away he broke open one of my negro quarters, and stole the following cloths, viz. a white cloth coat, a pair of black knit breeches, a pair of black worsted stockings, and a pair of white thread ones, two pair of silver buckles, one pair of which had silver tongues and anchors, one pair of pumps, a fine new hat, two new brown shirts, and one white one. I have been lately informed that a person answering his description, applied to one Lyburn a skipper of a sloop that lay at Port Royal , to get employment on board; but the said Lyburn , being apprehensive he might not be free, would not employ him, and that he saw him a few days after- wards, on board a vessel loading with salt (from on board the ship Falmouth ) and bound to Nansemond . I do here- by promise a reward of THREE POUNDS , besides what the law allows, to any person that will deliver him to me.
JOHN STUART.

YORK, November 21, 1770.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a person will attend at Amberley court in January next, to receive the money due for SLAVES sold at that place on the 11th of December , 1769, and that he will be ready to deliver to each purchaser a deed of sale, with a warrant, upon payment of the money.
I INTEND for England shortly. EDWARD FISHER.
BRUNSWICK, November 13, 1770.
WHEREAS my wife Mary Mason has been so imprudent to contract debts in several stores unknown to me, for such things she had not any need of, and by which means I have been very much hurt in my fortune, I therefore give notice that I will not pay any debts which she may contract after this date. CHARLES MASON.
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 15, 1770.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. JAMES BLAIR , late of Prince George , deceased, are desired to come to an immediate settlement with the subscriber, that he may be enabled to make speedy provision for satisfying the several creditors; who are also requested to make known their respective demands, and how they arise, that the effects of the decedent may be distributed in a legal course, by JOHN BLAIR, jun. Executor.
To be RENTED , on Friday the 20th of December , at Westham , in Henrico county ,
THE ORDINARY belonging to the estate of Thomas Starke , deceased, with a plantation within a mile of Westham . Also will be hired, at the same time and place, a likely Negro woman . Bond with security will be required, by The ADMINISTRATOR.
THE decree for the sale of Mr. Anderson Stith's land, on Pamunkey river , having been altered last General Court , prevented its being sold at the time formerly advertised; therefore notice is now given that it will certainly be sold, pursuant to the last decree, on Tuesday the 18th of December next, before the Raleigh tavern in Williamsburg . The tract contains, according to a late survey, 1143 acres, 330 of which are exceeding fine low grounds. There is on it a delightful situation for a dwelling-house, the land is in general very good, is remarkable for producing fine grass, and lies within four miles of Page's warehouse . Twelve months credit will be allowed for one-third of the purchase money, two years for another third, and three years for the residue, paying interest for the whole after the first year. Bond, with good security, will be required; and the subscriber who has a right to dower in the land, will relinquish it to the purchaser, reserving only the liberty of living on her dower one year, if she shall think fit. JOANNA STITH, Executrix.
To be SOLD at Prince Edward court-house , on Thursday the 20th of December next,
A number of SLAVES , CONSISTING of men, women, and lads. The wenches are well acquainted with the business of the house, &c. and the lads are much accustomed to horses. Credit will be given to the 25th of April next, the purchaser (to whom an undoubted title will be made) giving bond and security to the administrators of John Robinson, Esq.
NORFOLK, November 1, 1770.
AS my plantation on Chickabomany , in James City county , formerly described, is not yet sold, I now offer it for 40s per acre, and will take one half in corn or wheat, at the market price. As the land is good and convenient to a good market, I hope it will not be thought dear. If any person is inclinable to purchase, and hath any other terms of payment, they will please to let me know. GOODRICH BOUSH.
FOR LONDON , The ship BLAND , now lying at Portsmouth , WILL certainly sail by the beginning of December , and is well accommodated for passengers. Any that incline to take their passage in her, will please to signify the same by the 25th of this month by letter, directed to the subscriber, and care of Mr. Robert Sheddens , Merchant in Portsmouth . HUGH WYLIE.
STRAYED or stolen from Fredericksburg on Sunday 16th of September , a sooty black mare, about 4 feet 4 inches high, with a star in her forehead, and white hairs intermixed with black all over her face, a switch tail and hanging mane, marked with the plough and branded on the near buttock RB ; had on when lost, an old saddle. Whoever will bring the said mare to the subscriber in Spotsylvania , shall have TEN SHILLINGS reward. RICHARD BROOKE.
For FREIGHT to any port or place, THE snow Anderton , burthen 330 tons, more or less, now lying in St. George's river, Potowmack . For terms apply to Mr. Jeremiah Anderton at Port Tobacco, Maryland , or the subscriber on Coan, Northumberland county . ANTHONY NOBLE.
TAKEN up in Dirwiddie county a red and white cow, and a brindled heifer, both marked with a slit in each ear, and a nick under the right ear of each. Also a black and white cow, and a red and white heifer, both marked with a slit in each ear only. WILLIAM WELLS.
I WILL give THIRTY POUNDS a year for a good SCHOOL-MASTER capable of teaching ENGLISH and ARITHMETICK . SAMUEL DU VAL.
FAUQUIER county, October 10, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber, the 4th of this instant, a mulatto fellow named WILL , 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, about 34 years of age, is well set, has a smooth insinuating way of talking, he has a small scar under one of his eyes, though I never took notice of it myself don't know on which side of his face, he has a large scar upon his right leg, occasioned by the cut of an ax: Had on when he went away a blue duffil coat lined with red shalloo, an osnabrig shirt and trowsers, a felt hat about half worn, a pair of coarse store shoes, with brass buckles; he took with him a pair of Russia drill breeches, two waistcoats, one a light coloured frize, and the other a black duroy, and an osnabrig shirt. He has worked some time at the carpenters and coopers trade, though knows but little of either, but is a tolerable good turner, and has taken with him several of his tools, though as they may be troublesome to carry he probably may sell them, and being an artful subtle fellow, imagine he will go as much in disguise as possible, to prevent suspicion. Having reason to believe, from the information of his companions, that he intends to steer his course for the back country or the upper part of Maryland , I will give to any person that will deliver the said fellow to me, in Fauquier county , near the court-house, 31. reward, if taken up in this county or any of the adjacent counties, if out of the colony, 51. besides what the law allows. JAMES SCOTT, jun.
COMMITTED to James City prison a Gongo new Negro woman, named BETTY , who cannot, or will not, tell her master's name; she is about 22 years old, is very big with child, and expect that she may lie in in about a month; she is about 4 feet high, has on an osnabrig shift and petticoat. The owner is desired to send for her, and pay charges to Nov. 12, 1770. WILLIAM S. LANE.
FOR SALE , The pleasant and healthy SEAT NEWPORT PAGNELL, CONTAINING one thousand and fifty acres of LAND , lying in Spotsylvania county , within 20 miles of Fredericksburg , on which is a new commodious DWELLING-HOUSE , 34 by 24, with all necessary OUT-HOUSES , and not more than 200 acres of the land cleared; thereon is a MEADOW within 150 yards of the dwelling-house, that has been lately ditched and cleared, and with a little trouble may be made very valuable. Even the meanest parts of the land produce good WHEAT , and above 450 acres now uncleared, with proper cultivation, would produce good TOBACCO, CORN, or WHEAT . It affords a remarkable fine convenient SPRING , and the most and best TIMBER of any piece of land within many miles of it. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber living on the premises. OLIVER TOWLES.
On Thursday the 20th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, pursuant to a decree of the county court of Fairfax ,
ALL the residue of a term of 1000 years, commencing from the 16th day of December , 1764, of and in 161 acres of land, more or less, situate in the said county, on the south run of Po-pick , to satisfy a debt of 601. with interest from the 1st day of January , 1766, due from Abraham Hargreaves , late of the said county, to John Glassford , of Glasgow , merchant, and the costs. The sale to be on the premises, and the purchaser to be put in possession immediately, by The SHERIFF of Fairfax.
To be SOLD , pursuant to the last will and testament of Edward Pye Chamberlayne , deceased, at Buckingham court-house , on the second Monday in December , being court day,
A TRACT OF LAND lying in the said county, adjoining the land of Capt. Richard Chamberlayne , and containing 800 acres. The plantation is in good order for working about eight hands, is of a fine soil for tobacco, and may be entered on immediately. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond, with approved security, to REBECCA CHAMBERLAYNE. PHILIP W. CLAIBORNE, } Executors. RICHARD S. TAYLOR, }
To be SOLD at Prince Edward court-house , on Thursday the 20th of December next, ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY SLAVES,
AMONGST which are several good tradesmen, and some valuable house servants. Credit will be given till the Oyer and Terminer court in June next, the purchasers giving bond and good security. A proper allowance will be made for ready money. The notes of merchants will be received, and their bills of exchange, for the greatest part of the slaves, will be taken in payment. An indisputable title will be made to the purchasers.
To be SOLD , on Thursday the 13th day of December next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day,
THE ORDINARY formerly belonging to John Southerland , in Petersburg , at the sign of the King's Arms ; it has all convenient houses for a merchant or ordinary keeper. The credit and time of entering on the premises will be agreed on at the day of sale. If any person is inclinable to treat for the same privately, they are desired to apply to the subscriber living in King William county . FENDALL SOUTHERLAND.
AYLETT's, October 15, 1770.
WHEREAS  Mess. Murdoch, Donalds, and Co. of Glasgow , have discontinued their trade at this place; I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books to come and settle them; and in order to prevent disputes hereafter, bonds will be required for their respective balances, for which purpose I will attend regularly at this place during the ensuing winter and spring, unless when the General and Oyer courts , or any of the neighbouring county courts, intervene. As personal application to every one concerned cannot be made, therefore due regard it is hoped will be paid to this advertisement. Those who fail to settle in due time must blame themselves for laying me under the necessity of bringing suits against them without farther notice; as those who show the greatest readiness to settle may expect the greatest indulgence.
The GOODS on hand will be sold by wholesale, on very reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to ARCHIBALD GOVAN.
RUN away from the subscriber, some time in July last, two Negroes , who are husband and wife, the fellow named TONY , about 50 years of age, the wench named PHILLIS , and is about 40. They are both of the middle size, he clothed in old blue cotton, and she in blue cotton and country cloth. The fellow formerly belonged to Capt. William Payne of Lancaster county , who sold him some years ago to one Thomas Chilton in Culpeper . The wench was also born in Lancaster , and afterwards belonged to Chilton . They have had several children, who are sold and dispersed through Culpeper, Frederick, and Augusta counties , to one of which, if they are not in Lancaster , I suspect they are gone, though I incline to think they are in the latter, as the fellow always expressed an uncommon desire to return there. Whoever takes them up, if delivered to either of my overseers in Fauquier , or to myself in Prince William , shall receive 31. reward for each, besides what the law allows. CUTHBERT BULLIT.
HANOVER town, September 26, 1770.
WHEREAS  Mess. MURDOCHS, DONALDS, and Company, of Glasgow , have discontinued their trade at Hanover town , I hereby give notice to all those who have open accounts on my books to come and settle their respective balances, for which purpose I will give constant attendance at this place during the ensuing winter and spring, the General and Oyer courts , and adjoining county court days excepted. To prevent future disputes bonds will be demanded of all who are indebted to the store, and satisfaction made to those who have balances in their favour. As it is impossible for me to make personal application to every person with whom I have business, it is expected those concerned will pay strict regard to this advertisement. Such as fail to make settlements in the time limited, may depend on their accounts being put into a lawyer's hands, without further notice, and must blame themselves for being put to expence and trouble, which I would gladly avoid.
The HOUSES and LOTS in this place are to be disposed of, and the GOODS on hand will be sold in wholesale on reasonable terms, which may be known by applying to JOHN JOHNSON.
JUST IMPORTED , and to be SOLD by the subscriber, at Aylett's warehouse , on reasonable terms,
A LARGE and fresh assortment of GOODS , suitable for the season. JAMES GOVAN.
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION , situated in Nansemond county , 7 miles from Suffolk , and 27 from Norfolk ; it contains 179 acres, one third of which is uncleared, and has on it a two story brick house, with all convenient out houses. Any person inclinable to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscribers. JAMES MURDOUGH, Nansemond, t. f. BRYAN CROSBIE, Portsmouth.
FREDERICK, July 2, 1770.
THE subscriber thinks proper to inform the public, that he purposed beginning to inoculate the SMALL-POX on the 12th day of September next, and to continue the same until July following, at his house, six miles from Winchester : The situation healthful and agreeable. The terms for each patient TWO PISTOLES for inoculation, and 20s. a week for board.
He flatters himself that his experience in Europe , and his repeated success in inoculating in this county, will render any account of his being regularly qualified, unnecessary. To these he chuses to appeal, rather than speak confidently of himself.
Patients may depend upon every necessary accommodation; likewise the greatest care and tenderness; and need not be under any apprehension of confinement.
JOHN M. DONALD.