The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1774-07-28 00:00:00

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THE BRITISH AMERICAN NUMBER IX.
FRIENDS, FELLOW COUNTRYMEN,
HAVE OBSERVED, that in all countries, where each man has generally compromised the... I have been induced to believe, that the British aristocracy were once convinced that you were determined to risk your lives and fortunes rather than submit to the legislation of a British parliament...
much beyond their ability, that the parliament of Great Britain thought it but just to repay them what they had... The last war was undertaken solely on account of America, and therefore that the war was materially interested in its success...
When a judge pronounces an erroneous judgment, in a cause properly within his jurisdiction, he is not answerable as a criminal for such an error in judgment, because no man is infallible, and corruption is not to be presumed.
The courts of admiralty, at the time when our ancestors settled America, had no jurisdiction of any offence committed to any river or bay where the land could be seen across from one side to the other...
For authorities in support of the doctrines I have thus laid down, I refer my reader to 10 Co. Rep. 76 and 77. 1 Salk. 201. 2 Mod. 30. 196. Rolls. Abr. Tit. Escape, 809. pl. 45. Cro. James, 314. Cro. Car. 395, 2 Sid. 125, 1 Lev. 95. Hob. 267, Holt Rep. 186, 1 Hawk. pl. c. chap. 28, sect. 5 and 6, chap. 29, sect. 8, chap. 31, sect. 46, chap. 32, sect. 54, 57, 58, 59, and 60, 2 Hawk. Pl. Cr. chap. 50, sect. 3, 4. Inst. 87, 97, 98, 121, 134, to 142, 213, and 248; and a great multitude of precedents in those books referred to.
First, that the jurisdiction exercised by the courts of admiralty in the bays and rivers in America being given, the very offences of which they take cognizance being created, and the modes of trial being altered from the common law, since the settlement of the colonies by the British parliament...
Secondly, that as acts of the British parliament, made since the settlement of America (in which the inhabitants of America neither are or can be represented) cannot be binding upon the Americans, who had no share in framing them...
Thus, my countrymen, the dispute finally terminates in this single question: Whether the British parliament, in which you are not represented, have a right to make laws to bind you, or not? If they have, all opposition is illegal; but if they have not, you may, without infringing the laws of your country, declare that you will not submit to any act of parliament made since your ancestors, with the leave of their sovereign, settled in America...
tion to advise you to proceed to extremities, and hang up these judges at once; for if the laws of your country can be duly enforced, the authorities I have cited prove that private actions, brought by the parties injured, the presentment of grand, and the verdicts of petit juries, will be amply sufficient to enable you to punish legally any judge, who, by arrogating to himself an illegal jurisdiction, shall presume to invade himself, or instigate others to invade, the property, retrain the liberty, or destroy the lives, of his fellow subjects.
But the stopping up the port of Boston, and prohibiting the owners from using their own wharfs, under colour of acts of parliament, which the inhabitants, or their representatives, had no share in framing, is such an illegal stretch of power, such a despotic invasion of property, that may be legally resisted, and ought not to be submitted to; indeed, I look upon it as little less than a declaration of war, which would justify all America in running immediately to arms, to repel so hostile an attack upon their liberties.
These measures will, in my opinion, be the most moderate, the most constitutional, and the most effectual, you can pursue, and will, I doubt not, add such weight to your address to the throne, that the British aristocracy, convinced that you are in earnest, will listen to reasonable terms of accommodation, and you, by preserving your own liberty, be such a constant check to their ambitious designs, as will restrain them within the bounds of moderation, even in Britain; and by restoring your sovereign to his necessary weight in the national councils, prevent Great Britain from becoming a prey to those aristocratical vultures, which are endeavouring to destroy her very vitals.
* I would advise that Frederick town in Maryland, or Winchester in Virginia, should be fixed upon as proper for the meeting of this congress, as no ships of war could bombard either of those towns, and the number of expert rifle-men in those parts would be able to prevent any unwelcome visitors from interrupting the congress; and though it is to be hoped that no such thing will be attempted, a discreet caution will do no harm.

That for Americans to be exempted from every kind of taxation, except by the consent of their own representatives, in their several provincial assemblies, to be heard in their defence when accused of crimes, and tried by their peers, are rights they derive from natural justice, the British constitution (to which they are equally entitled with their fellow subjects in Great Britain) and from constant usage, so long as the true principles of the constitution have been suffered to direct the public councils.
That the British parliament, in their several acts for imposing a duty upon tea to be paid in America, for blocking up the harbour and stopping the commerce of the town of Boston in the Massachusetts Bay, for lopped offences, with which they were charged and condemned unheard, for altering the form of that government established by charter and long usage, and for empowering his majesty to order persons charged with certain offences committed in America to be carried to Great Britain and there tried, have been influenced by evil counsellors to depart from the true principles of the constitution, and to violate the most sacred and important rights of Americans, from which they can never depart.
That those acts, whether intended to operate only in one province, or in all, ought to be considered as the common cause, and that a general association and association of the whole ought to be formed to oppose their operation, by every just and proper means; to which, we think the sending deputies from each province, to meet in a general congress, will be a very proper measure, and we desire our delegates may unite with others in the general meeting for this colony in electing such deputies.
That tea being the subject of the tax complained of, and the East India company having acted ungenerously in raising great quantities of it to America to fix the precedent of taxation, though desired to forward, we most cordially concur with the late representatives of this colony to quiet tea, and not to purchase any East India commodities from henceforth, until the just rights of America are restored.
That a general association between all the American colonies not to import from Great Britain any commodity whatsoever ought to be entered into and not dissolved till the just rights of the said colonies are restored to them, and the cruel acts of British parliament against the Massachusetts Bay and town of Boston are repealed.
That it is the undoubted privilege and indispensable duty of the representatives of the people of this colony, when met in general assembly, to deliberate freely upon all invasions of the rights, liberties, or properties, of their constituents, and consider of the proper means of redress, and therefore that the interposition of the executive power here, by mandate from the ministry, to dissolve the assembly, whenever they complain of attempts to destroy those rights, tends to deprive us of all benefit from a legislature, and is an evidence of the fixed intention of the crown to reduce the colonies to a state of slavery.
That in this distressed situation of our affairs, all luxury, dissipation, extravagance, ought to be banished from among us, and every kind of manufacture, industry, and economy, encouraged.
That the African trade is injurious to this colony, obstructs our population by freemen, manufacturers, and others, who would emigrate from Europe and settle here, and occasions an annual balance of trade against the country; and therefore that the purchase of all imported slaves ought to be prohibited against it.
Though we are happily allowed to proceed to the choice of new representatives, yet as the return of the writs is made to the 11th of August, and there is reason to doubt the assembly may not be held at that time, we think it highly expedient there should be a meeting at Williamsburg on the 11th of August, as appointed, to consider fully of the several matters herein before mentioned, and appoint EDMUND PENDLETON and JAMES TAYLOR, esquires, deputies, on our parts, to meet such as shall be named for other colonies and corporations, at Williamsburg, or such other place as may be agreed on, on the day aforesaid, or any other time, to deliberate freely, and agree to the above resolutions, or any other that may be judged more expedient for the general purpose intended.
WILLIAM NELSON, Clerk.
At a meeting of the loyal and patriotic people of the county of Henrico, at their courthouse, on the 15th of July, the following ADDRESS to their late worthy representatives was agreed on and signed by a great number of freeholders.
To RICHARD ADAMS and SAMUEL DU VAL, esquires. WE the subscribers, freeholders of the county of Henrico, assembled for the purpose of deliberating on the present posture of public affairs, return you our thanks for the part you acted in the late assembly as our delegates.
When we reflect on the alarming and critical situation of things respecting the mother country our minds are filled with the most anxious concern. The acts of the British parliament, made for punishing the inhabitants of Massachusetts Bay, are repugnant to the first principles of justice, and if they are suffered to have a full operation, will not only crush our sister colony, and involve the guilty and innocent in one common ruin, but will stand as a fatal precedent to future times for adopting the same fatal measures towards this and every other British colony. We therefore have passed this determination, and shall conduct ourselves conformably, that the cause of the colony of Massachusetts Bay in general, and of the town of Boston in particular, is the cause of this and every other colony in North America.
We hope, gentlemen, that the exceeding great importance of the present crisis will plead our excuse for giving you our sentiments touching that conduct which we wish you to observe in the ensuing congress on the 11th day of August next, at Williamsburg, to which we depute you to act on our behalf.
With grief and astonishment we behold Great Britain adopting a mode of government towards her colonies totally incompatible with our safety and happiness; we cannot submit to be taxed by her parliament; we cannot sit still and see the harbour of Boston blocked up by an armed force; we cannot behold without indignation the charter rights of a sister colony violated, or the form of its government changed by an act of parliament, as derogatory to the honour of the mother country as it is repugnant to justice; and lastly, we will not suffer our fellow subjects to be seized and transported beyond sea to be tried for supposed offences committed here. If these things are suffered to be reduced to practice we shall account ourselves the most miserable of men, unworthy of the name of freemen; we shall not wonder if in future we are treated as slaves.
We therefore most solemnly charge and conjure you to use your best endeavours to save us from these calamities. We earnestly entreat you for your utmost exertion to procure, by all possible ways and means, a total repeal of the late oppressive and detestable acts of parliament. We trust you will heartily concur in such measures as the said congress shall judge most efficacious, to preserve our antient rights; for be assured, gentlemen, that nothing shall ever induce from us a submission to tyranny, or that we resolve, once for all, to live and die freemen.
In order to effect those desirable ends, we give it as our opinion that the most effectual method of opposing the said several acts of parliament, will be, that a general association between all the American colonies be entered into, not to import from Great Britain any commodity whatsoever, except such articles as the general congress shall judge necessary, until the just rights of the colonies are restored to them, and the cruel acts of the British parliament against the colony of Massachusetts Bay and town of Boston are repealed.
A love of justice, and the tender regard we have for our friends the merchants and manufacturers of Great Britain, to whom we are indebted, and who must of course suffer in the common cause, prevents our recommending the stopping our exports at this time; but at a future day we will heartily concur with the other colonies of this colony to stop all exports, as well as imports, to and from Great Britain, unless what we have already recommended to you shall be found effectual.
We most cordially recommend that no time be lost in administering every comfort and aid to our distressed brethren of Boston that their unhappy state may require, and may comport with our situation to afford.
We further recommend to you that you will, in conjunction with the deputies from the different counties of this colony, choose fit and proper persons, on the part of this colony, to meet the deputies from the other colonies in a general congress, at such convenient time and place as shall be agreed on, then and there to advise and consult upon such measures, as, under the circumstances of things at that time, they shall deem expedient.
Strictly charge and enjoin, that at all times, and on all occasions, may present, you testify our zeal for his majesty's person and government, and that we are ready and willing, with our lives and fortunes, to support his right to the crown of Great Britain, and all its dependencies.
A meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the county of Henrico, at the courthouse on the 25th day of July, 1774, to consider of instructions to our late members, or to those persons who shall be chosen our representatives at the ensuing election, HENRY KING, esquire, being chosen moderator, and Mr. ROBERT BRIGHT, clerk, the following RESOLVES were agreed to.
RESOLVED, that the people of this county and town are strongly attached from principle and education to his present majesty king George
the third and his family, and that they will, with their lives and fortunes, stand by and defend his sacred person, crown, and dignity.
Resolved, that the representatives of this county have, and ever ought to have, the sole right of taxing the inhabitants of this colony, and that Great Britain, should ever be considered as a strong proof of that despotic tyranny which so strongly marks the present administration, and which has been cruel and oppressive acts depriving the good people of the Massachusetts Bay of their dearest and most invaluable rights.
Resolved, that our late patriotic members, or such persons as may be chosen our representatives at the ensuing election, be requested to attend the general meeting at Williamsburg the first of August next, and that they be directed to concur with the deputies from the other colonies in the most spirited measures that may be adopted upon this occasion, so truly alarming and interesting to the colonies.
Resolved, that if a non-importation and exportation agreement should be thought necessary, that our members be directed to agree thereto.
Resolved, that it is the sense of this meeting, that a non-importation and exportation agreement is necessary.
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this meeting, that any merchant or dealer, who advances the price of his goods upon a non-importation agreement, ought to be deemed an enemy to his country; and we do most solemnly promise to consider him as such, and to withhold all commercial intercourse with him.
Resolved, that this meeting highly approve of the glowing zeal of the sister colonies upon this trying occasion, and heartily sympathize with that perfect brethren and fellow subjects, the people of Boston.
Resolved, that a subscription for the relief of the unhappy poor of Boston ought to be encouraged by all charitable and humane people, and that the moderator be directed to solicit contributions for that purpose.
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this meeting, that our four members concur with the members of the other colonies, on the first day of August next, in the choice of proper persons to represent the colony of Virginia at a general congress.
Resolved, that the clerk of this meeting do transmit a copy of these proceedings to the printers, to be published in their gazettes.
ROBERT BRIGHT, Clerk.
WILLIAMSBURG, JULY 28.
IT is with much pleasure we learn that the county of Surry, from the highest to the lowest, are actuated with the warmest affection towards the suffering town of Boston. We are told, that immediately after the breaking up of the meeting of the freeholders and others, to consult upon the most proper measures to be taken, upwards of 150 barrels of Indian corn and wheat were subscribed, and that 12 or 13 subscription papers are now out for that purpose. Upon a moderate computation, our correspondent informs us, eleven or twelve hundred barrels of different commodities will be produced by this county for the benefit of those firm and intrepid sons of liberty, the Bostonians. It would be needless to recognize the particular generosity of each county in this colony, as the public must be very well acquainted, from the many resolves which have been published, that all Virginia are unanimous in their endeavours to contribute whatever relief or assistance may be in their power.
Many different resolves are received, which we would cheerfully insert in this week's paper; but for want of room we are obliged to omit them. They are similar to those already published.
A Snow with convicts, just arrived in York river, had her mainmast struck by lightning a few days ago, while in Chesapeake Bay, and was otherwise injured; many of the people were much stunned, but no lives lost. The following little account is somewhat remarkable: When this vessel was at sea, the captain one morning discovered an uncommon bird on the bowsprit, which was particularly beautiful, and having a desire to possess it, to view its formation, he called for his gun and shot it. The bird fluttered for some time, and at last fell into the water, some distance from the vessel. The captain's curiosity being still heightened, he offered the convicts, that which ever of them would procure for him the bird, should immediately receive his freedom. Several of them undertook it with alacrity, and after stripping themselves, plunged into the sea. But, alas! he who was the ablest competitor in this sporty element, just as he stretched forth one arm, in order to seize the little wretch, his other fell a sacrifice to the jaws of an hungry shark. The man's fortitude, however, was still so great, that he kept the prize within his grasp till he got to the vessel, when, after being hauled up, he delivered to the captain his favours, and instantly expired.
The Triumph, captain Rogers, arrived in James River near 3 weeks ago, from Leghorn, addressed to Mr. MAZZEI: By this vessel, we understand, Mr. Mazzei has received sundry boxes, vine cuttings, plants, &c. together with several Italian emigrants, consisting of husbandmen and mechanics; and by her we also learn, that the presents of birds, seeds, and plants, sent by Mr. Mazzei to the grand duke of Tuscany, were graciously received, and that his highness was pleased to order his thanks to be given Mr. Mazzei for his attention and kindness, and to assure him of his royal favour and protection, on all occasions, that may contribute to his advantage and success.
A correspondent writes: "On the 26th of this instant came on the election of burgesses for the county of King William, when colonel CARTER BRAXTON and colonel WILLIAM AYLETT, with almost an equal number of votes, were elected by a great majority. The people, to shew their approbation of the conduct of their late representatives (one of whom declined serving again) provided a genteel entertainment for the candidates, not permitting them to be at any expence; an example truly worthy of imitation."
Number 11,735 is entitled to the prize of SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS in the Delaware lottery.
By the northern post, arrived this afternoon, we have the following ADVERTISEMENTS.
At a numerous meeting of the inhabitants of the city of New York, convened in the fields, by public advertisement, on Wednesday the 6th of July, 1774, Mr. ALEXANDER McDUGAL, chairman.
THE business of the meeting being fully explained by the chairman, and the dangerous tendency of the numerous and vile arts used by the enemies of America to divide and distract her councils, as well as the misrepresentations of the virtuous intentions of the citizens of this metropolis, in this interesting and alarming state of the liberties of America, the following resolutions were twice read, and the question being separately put on each of them, they were passed without one dissentient.
Resolved, nem. con. that the statute commonly called the Boston port act is oppressive to the inhabitants of that town, unconstitutional in its principles, and dangerous to the liberties of America, and that therefore we consider our brethren at Boston as now suffering in the common cause of these colonies.
Resolved, nem. con. that any attack or attempt to abridge the liberties, or invade the constitution, of any of our sister colonies, is mediatly an attack upon the liberties and constitution of all the British colonies.
Resolved, nem. con. that the shutting up of any of the ports in America, with intent to exact from the Americans a submission to parliamentary taxation, or exact a reparation of private injuries, is highly unconstitutional, and subversive of the commercial rights of the inhabitants on this continent.
Resolved, nem. con. that it is the opinion of this meeting, that if the principal colonies on this continent shall come into a joint resolution to stop all importation from and exportation to Great Britain till the act of parliament for blocking up the harbour of Boston is repealed, the same will prove the salvation of North America and her liberties, and that, on the other hand, if they continue their exports and imports, there is great reason to fear that fraud, power, and the most odious oppression, will rise triumphant over right, justice, social happiness, and freedom. Therefore,
Resolved, nem. con. that the deputies who shall represent this colony in congress of American deputies, to be held at Philadelphia, about the first of September next, are hereby instructed, empowered, and directed, to engage with a majority of the principal colonies, to agree for this city, upon a non-importation from Great Britain, of all goods, wares, and merchandise, until the act for blocking up the harbour of Boston is repealed, and American grievances redressed; and also to agree to all such other measures as the congress shall in their wisdom judge advantageous of these great objects, and a general security of the rights and privileges of America.
Resolved, nem. con. that this meeting will abide by, obey, and observe all such resolutions, determinations, and measures, which the congress aforesaid shall come into and direct or recommend to be done for obtaining and securing the important ends mentioned in the foregoing resolutions; and that an engagement to this effect be immediately entered into and sent to the congress, to evince their our readiness and determination to co-operate with our sister colonies for the relief of our distressed brethren at Boston, as well as for the security of our common rights and privileges.
Resolved, nem. con. that it is the opinion of this meeting that it would be proper for every county in the colony, without delay, to send two deputies, chosen by the people, or by the committees chosen by them in each county, to hold, in conjunction with deputies for this city and county, a convention for the colony, to be appointed, in order to elect a proper number of delegates to represent the colony in
the general congress; but that if the counties shall conceive this mode impracticable, or inexpedient, they be requested to give their approbation to the deputies who shall be chosen for this city and county to represent the colony in congress.
Resolved, nem. con. that a subscription should immediately be set on foot for the relief of such poor inhabitants of Boston as are or may be deprived of the means of subsistence by the operation of the act of parliament for stopping up the port of Boston; the money which shall arise from such subscription to be laid out as the city committee of correspondence shall think will best answer the end proposed.
Resolved, nem. con. that the city committee of correspondence be and they are hereby instructed to use their utmost endeavours to carry these resolutions into execution.
Ordered, that these resolutions be printed in the public newspapers of this city, and transmitted to the different counties in this colony, and to the committees of correspondence for the neighbouring colonies.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Boston, dated July 4.
I arrived at this devoted town a few days ago. Every thing here has a most melancholy appearance, except the countenances of the worthy inhabitants, which are as calm and serene as if they were in the height of their trade, though they are really distressed more than you can easily imagine; every method has been used for that purpose by those engines of tyranny who have done almost every thing in their power, short of open hostility, to intimidate and frighten them into compliance. Their conduct upon this occasion is worthy of themselves; their patience, resolution, and firmness, under the present oppression, and the many insults they daily meet with from different quarters, is truly astonishing to their friends and confounding to their enemies. Governor Gage's proclamation had an effect quite contrary to the design of it; many, who did not before, now intend to sign it; so that almost every measure taken by arbitrary power, to subject the people here to slavery, has an effect directly opposite to the intention of the contrivers. A report prevails in town that as soon as the soldiers are landed, six or seven of the leading men are to be taken up and put on board the man of war to be sent home, or executed here, and that the governor intends to erect his standard, and order the inhabitants to bring in their arms. Whether the report is true or not I do not know, but some of the principal people here firmly believe it, and all the manoeuvres for some days past seem to indicate such an intention. For my part, I think it only intended to intimidate; but if so, it will certainly be lost labour. The train of artillery landed yesterday and encamped on the common, with the other two regiments that were there before. The 5th and 38th arrived last week, and are to be landed tomorrow. Admiral Graves, in the Preston, of 50 guns, arrived on Friday, and next Wednesday admiral Montague sails for England; perhaps this is the ship intended to carry home the state prisoners. God forbid that any such attempt should be made, as the consequences would certainly be very terrible. Mr. Hancock, who has been dangerously ill, is much better, and it is hoped will soon be able to go abroad. The report of his being broke was an infamous falsehood; I am informed by good authority that his estate is worth 50 or 60,000. sterling. The BRAVE BOSTONIANS have not the least notion of giving up the cause, nor could any thing drive them to think of it, unless they should be deserted by the other colonies, of which neither they nor I have any apprehensions.
BOSTON, July 11. We hear that the acts for the partial administration of justice in the province of Massachusetts Bay, and for the better regulating the government of the said province, are to take place the first day of August.
NEW YORK, July 11. Captain Bethune sailed from Charlestown in company with a sloop for Salem, loaded with rice for the use of the poor unhappy sufferers at Boston, which was subscribed for them by a few gentlemen in one evening.
A paragraph under the Newport head, dated July 4, says: Our readers may be assured that a popish priest is now supported at Nova Scotia by the administration of Great Britain.
PHILADELPHIA, July 13. Captain Barber left Lisbon the 30th of May, and informs that an account of the death of the French king was received there by land, which had been denounced at the court of Lisbon by the French ambassador. He also informs that it was reported in Lisbon that the king of Prussia was dead.
FOR SALE. A TRACT of LAND in Spotsylvania county, 6 miles above Fredericksburg, containing about 700 acres, with a dwellinghouse, &c. the property of the late Doctor Sutherland. This LAND will be sold together, or in lots; and the terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, in Fredericksburg. WILLIAM SUTHERLAND.
THE ship TRIUMPH will certainly sail for London in six weeks, agreeable to charter, and will take in tobacco, on liberty of consignment, at 8l. sterling per ton. Any person inclined to ship tobacco in her will be pleased to send their orders to Mr. James Donald at Manchester, to Mr. Charles Duncan at Blandford, to captain Rogers at Barnstable Hundred, or to the subscriber at Curle's, who will be extremely obliged by the assistance of his friends. PHILIP MAZZEI.
MY mulatto fellow CORNELIUS ran away from this town about five weeks ago; he was apprehended at Fredericksburg, brought here and imprisoned, and last night broke gaol. While he continued at Fredericksburg unmolested, he passed for a free man. His wife, a mulatto, was in company with him; both were considered as free people, and hired in the harvest by some planters. Their scheme was to get money, and to proceed back upon the frontiers of Virginia. Whoever apprehends the mulatto fellow in this colony, and delivers him to me, will be entitled to a reward of FIVE POUNDS, or if secured in any of the county gaols, and immediate notice thereof given to me, THREE POUNDS; if taken in Caroline, Maryland, or any other colony, and delivered to me, EIGHT POUNDS, and if taken in another colony, and secured in any of the county gaols here, SIX POUNDS. JOHN H. NORTON.
*5* The fellow is middle sized; he carried with him a russia drill pelisse coat and waistcoat, and an old blue livery cloth suit.
RUN away on the 10th instant (July) from the subscriber, living at Aquia, in Stafford, a convict servant man named ROBERT RIVERS, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, has black hair, and a swarthy complexion; had on a felt hat almost new, a brown Newmarket coat and waistcoat, check shirt, brown linen trowsers, cotton breeches, and old shoes. He is by trade a shoemaker. Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him so that I get him again, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward, and reasonable charges allowed. JAMES HOLLOWAY.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Prince George a negro man who says he belongs to one Gibson in Suffolk, and was sent up the river to be sold, at which time he run away. He appears to be about 35 years of age, is well made, and has on an osnabrig shirt and trowsers; he is about 5 feet 10 inches high. Whoever owns the said negro is desired to apply for him, and take him away, after proving his property, and paying charges. HENRY BATTE.
COMMITTED to Dinwiddie gaol, two negro men, who cannot, or will not, tell their masters names. They have on osnabrig shirts, sailors jackets, and cotton breeches; one has a short petticoat over his breeches, the other calls himself JEMMY, is very black, and much pitted with the smallpox. The owners are desired to apply for them. MATTHEW MAYES.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Orange, a convict man named HENRY HURST, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a fair complexion, and a little pitted with the smallpox, has black hair, grey eyes, and stammers much when frightened; had on a check shirt, with a brown one over it, a white dimity waistcoat, and osnabrig trowsers. I will give FORTY SHILLINGS, besides what the law allows, to whoever will secure him in any gaol, so that I may get him; and if brought home, will allow all reasonable charges. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him out of the colony. THOMAS ROBINS.
STRAYED from the subscriber the 18th of May last a yellowish bay mare, with a blaze face, near 11 hands high, and had a sore on her off side. As she was bred in Prince Edward county, she will probably endeavour to return there. Whoever brings the said mare to me, in Richmond town, shall be well rewarded. JAMES BUCHANAN.
TO BE RENTED, From year to year, or for a term of years, and entered upon the first day of September next,
A CONVENIENT TENEMENT in the town of Petersburg, at present in the possession of Mr. Andrew Yohister, whereon is a commodious storehouse, with a large counting room, and lodging rooms under the same roof, lumber houses of different sizes and for different purposes, stables, chairhouse, and a garden well paled in. Any useful repairs may be made by the tenant, and the expence deducted out of the rent. The terms, which are extremely low, may be known by applying to BOLLING STARK.

KING WILLIAM, July 10, 1774. THE SALE of the deceased colonel James Quarles's NEGROES that were advertised to be at Aylett's warehouse on the 13th instant, is, by consent of parties, deferred until the 10th of August next, at which time they will most certainly be sold agreeable to the former advertisement. GOODRICH CRUMP.
JAMES CRAIG, AT THE GOLDEN BALL, WILLIAMSBURG, BEGS leave to inform the public that he has just got an eminent hand in the WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING BUSINESS , who served a regular apprenticeship to the same in Great Britain , and will be obliged to those who favour him with their commands. He makes and repairs REPEATING, HORIZONTAL, and STOP WATCHES , in the neatest and best manner. JEWELLERY, GOLD, and SILVER WORK , as usual, made at the above shop, for READY MONEY only .
To be SOLD, at Hanover courthouse, on Thursday the 4th of August next, being court day.
FIFTEEN likely Virginia born SLAVES , belonging to the estate of doctor John Walker , deceased. Credit will be given till the 25th of December next, the purchasers giving bond, with approved security, to THOMAS SIMPSON , Administrator.
Those concerned are desired to take notice that I have fully empowered Mr. George Lumsden to transact the business of the above estate. The distressed situation of the estate puts it out of my power to grant any indulgence to its debtors; and as I intend to close my administration as soon as possible, I therefore request the favour of those who have any claims against the said estate to bring them in, either to Mr. Lumsden or myself, properly attested, at farthest, by the 1st of October next. T. S.
GREEN SPRING, July 13, 1774. I HEREBY forewarn all persons not to purchase FRUIT or VEGETABLES , or any thing else, from any of the negroes belonging to the estate of Mr. William Lee , without a note from me, or any of the overseers who act for the said estate. GRIFFIN FAUNTROY.
IF one Sarah Fargeson , who came indentured from England about six years ago, and served her time with Mr. Charles Lewis , deceased, on Rappahannock , will apply to the printer of this paper, she will hear of something much to her advantage.
RAN from the plantation of the subscriber, near the Great Falls of Potomack , on the Maryland side, in Frederick county, about the 27th of June , a very likely mulatto slave named ELIAS , near 5 feet 10 inches high, and about 20 years old; had on, when he went away, a brown broadcloth coat, a light coloured broadcloth jacket, oznabrig shirt, short breeches of the same, a new felt hat, and shoes and stockings. His head, from the crown to the forehead, is remarkably long, and is much scarred about the mouth, proceeding from his having had a seal head when he was a boy. He has also a scratch on his upper lip, which may be perceived by taking a near view of it. Whoever delivers him to me shall receive a reward of THIRTY SHILLINGS , if taken 20 miles from home, and in proportion to that distance. THOMAS OFFUTT.
TAKEN UP , in Charlotte , a well-made black horse, about 4 feet 6 inches high, about 16 or 17 years old, branded on the near buttock W , and has on a bell of 3s. value. Posted, and appraised to 3l. 10s. PETER RAWLINS.
TAKEN UP , in Culpeper , a middle sized bay mare, bod before, her hind feet white, and branded on the near buttock I. E. Posted, and appraised to 3l. 10s. JOHN GRIGSBY.
PORTSMOUTH, July 5, 1774. A PURSE of 100 guineas to be run for by any horse, mare, or gelding, over the two mile course at this place, the best two heats in three, on Tuesday the 20th of September , carrying weight for age, agreeable to the articles of the said purse, which are to be seen in the hands of Mr. Richard Nether , merchant there, with whom all horses starting for the said purse are to be entered, the day before the race at farthest. The money to be paid to the winner immediately after the race. It is also proposed to have two more races, one on the Wednesday following, for 50l. the other on Thursday , for 30l. which will be advertised particularly, as soon as the subscriptions are full.
TO BE SOLD. THE noted and well accustomed TAVERN , at present occupied by the subscriber, lying in James City county, about 15 miles from Williamsburg , on the main road leading to New Kent courthouse and Ruffin's Ferry , with 500 acres of LAND in good order for cropping, and 6 fields under good fence. The terms of payment will be made easy by the subscriber. THOMAS DONCASTLE.
RUN away, from Neabico furnace, the 16th of March , a light coloured mulatto man named BILLY , or WILL , the property of the honourable John Tayloe , esquire. When I tell the public that he is the same boy who for many years used to wait on me, in my travels through this and the neighbouring province, and by his pertinacity, or rather impudence, was well known to all my acquaintances, there is the less occasion for a particular description of him. However, as he is now grown to the size of a man, and has not attended me for some time past, I think it not amiss to say that he is a very likely young fellow, about 20 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout and strong made, has a remarkable swing in his walk, but is much more so by a surprising knack he has of gaining the good graces of almost every body who will listen to his bewitching and deceitful tongue, which seldom or ever speaks the truth. He has a small scar on the right side of his forehead, and the little finger of his right hand is quite straight by a hurt he got when a child. Had on, when he went away, a blue fearnought jacket, and an under one of green baize, cotton breeches, oznabrig shirt, mixed blue sale stockings, country made shoes, and yellow buckles. From his ingenuity, he is capable of doing almost any sort of business, and for some years past, has been chiefly employed as a founder, a stone mason, and a miller, as occasion required; one of which trades, I imagine, he will, in the character of a free man, profess. I have some reason to suspect his travelling towards James river , under the pretence of being sent by me on business. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and brings him to me, or to his master, the honourable John Tayloe , at Mountain , or secure him so as to be had again, shall have treble what the law allows, and all reasonable charges paid. THOMAS LAWSON.
FOR SALE. NINE hundred and forty acres of valuable land, lying on both sides of Contrary River , in Louisa , with three plantations thereon, two of which has sufficient houses for overseers and negroes; the other is improved with all necessary buildings, and orchards of all kinds, fit for the reception of a gentleman, the houses being finished in the best manner. This tract is well timbered and watered, lies within 32 miles of Fredericksburg , and 43 of Page's warehouse; there are at least 400 acres of low grounds, of the best soil, 300 of which are now to cut. The three plantations are under good fences, and in good order to work 12 or 15 hands. Robert Fleming , John Massey , and John Lain , are now in possession of the plantations, who will show the land to any person inclinable to purchase, and Major Thomas Johnson will agree with them for the price. The above tract is esteemed the most valuable in Louisa for growing corn, wheat, or tobacco, and situated in the best range for stock of any below the great mountains. (tf 1*)
FOR SALE. ABOUT twelve thousand acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO LAND , in Amherst county, whereon are several plantations and improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty hands. There is on this land for sale a very valuable GRIST MILL , lately built, with a stone dam and a pair of good COLOGNE MILL-STONES , which mill has for two years past got upwards of 100 barrels of toll corn, and is situated on a never failing stream. The land will be shewn by William Womack , who lives at one of the plantations, and the prices of the land made known by him. One or two years credit will be allowed, interest being paid for the second year, and also for the first, if the money is not paid agreeable to contract. The land is to be laid off and surveyed by Colonel William Cabell , at the expence of the purchaser. Deeds will be made, upon bond and approved security being given, either to Call , William Cabell , or the subscriber. Six per cent. discount will be allowed for ready money, or good merchants notes. If any person would chuse to exchange lands in the lower part of the country, on or near some navigable river, that are good, it is more than probable we should agree. CARTER BRAXTON.
KING GEORGE STANDS at Rosehill , and will be at Four Pounds the W. W. said mares must send the money, or the foal will not be left. The valuable qualities of this horse, are sufficiently noted. ELIZ. junior.
To be SOLD, at public auction, at Westmoreland courthouse, on Tuesday the 27th day of September , being Westmoreland court day.
TWENTY very likely Virginia born SLAVES . Credit will be allowed until the 10th of November following, on giving bond and good security. The bonds to bear interest from the date, if not punctually discharged. tdf RICHARD PARKER.
YORK town, June 9, 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 that 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, HUGH NELSON, THOMAS NELSON, jun. RO. C. NICHOLAS.
WANTED for the lighthouse directors eight second-hand ANCHORS , nearly a thousand weight each. Any person having such for sale are desired to make their terms known to the subscriber in Norfolk . t. f. BASSETT MOSELEY.
TO BE SOLD. A TRACT of LAND in Berkley and Frederick counties, containing 12,076 acres; it lies 7 miles on each side of Shenando river , the quantity on the east side, being only a slip of low ground, is inconsiderable; the quality of the land is remarkably good, and the conveniences attending it great. There are two plentiful streams of water running through marshes three miles in length, some of which are already reclaimed meadows, and the rest, at a very small expence, might soon be reduced to the like state. On each side of the streams mills might be erected and furnaces, the land affording stone, lime, iron, and lead ore. On one of the streams I have already erected a complete merchant mill, with a pair of the best French burrs for grinding of wheat, and a pair of common stones for grinding of Indian corn; besides this, there is near the dwelling house a tub mill, and on the other stream there is a valuable saw mill. There are five settled and improved plantations; on one of them is a good stone house, 2 stories high, with 2 rooms on a floor, a kitchen, dairy, and all other convenient out-houses; on another plantation, where Michael Pike lived, there is a good stone house; and at the other plantations there are overseers houses, negro quarters, barns, stables, tobacco houses, &c. The above tract shall be either partitioned off in lots of 1000 or 500 acres, or sold bodily to one purchaser. Belonging to this estate there are 112 negroes to be disposed of, together with all the flocks of cattle, equal to any in the colony, horses, mares, colts, hogs, &c. likewise all the necessary implements for the planter or farmer. Any person or persons inclinable to purchase are desired to make their proposals to me at Rosehill , on Rappahannock river , or to leave them with the overseer, who lives at the house plantation, and will shew the land. In November I shall be on the premises, and may then be personally treated with. Part of this land, and some of the negroes, belong to my eldest son, who leaves to me the disposition thereof, and will confirm any engagement I enter into on his part. 6 RALPH WORMELEY.
TO BE RENTED, FROM YEAR TO YEAR, OR FOR A TERM OF YEARS, THE beautiful seat of the honourable George William Fairfax , esquire, lying upon Potomack river , in Fairfax county, about 14 miles below Alexandria . The mansion house is of brick, two story high, with four convenient rooms and a large passage upon the lower floor, five rooms and a passage on the second, and a servants hall and cellars below; convenient offices, stables, and coach house, adjoining, as also a large and well furnished garden, stored with great variety of valuable fruits, in good order. Appertaining to the tract on which these improvements are, and which contains near 2000 acres (surrounded, in a manner, by navigable water) are several valuable fisheries, and a good deal of cleared land in different parts, which may be let altogether, or separately, as shall be found most convenient. The terms may be known of Colonel Washington , who lives near the premises, or of Francis Willis, junior . tf FRANCIS WILLIS, junior.
To be SOLD, pursuant to an act of assembly, on Monday the 1st of August next, being Prince William court day.
THE glebe lands of Dettingen parish, in the said county, adjoining the lands of the present incumbent the reverend James Scott , situate on Quantico Run , about 9 miles from Dumfries , and containing about 400 acres. The soil is good for wheat or tobacco, and there may be got a considerable quantity on the same. HENRY LEE, } churchwardens. LEWIS RENO, }
FOR SALE. FIVE hundred acres of land, lying on Deep Creek , in Louisa , about 45 miles of Richmond town, and is exceeding good land, well watered by Deep and a large branch thereof, which runs through the land, and affords a large quantity of ground. Any person inclinable to purchase the land, and know the terms, by applying to the subscriber, living near it. tf 1* GEORGE MERIWETHER.
NORFOLK, April 21, 1774. NOTICE is hereby given, that a number of vessels will be wanted this summer to bring about 6000 tons of stone from Mr. Brooke's quarry, on Rappahannock , and land the same on Cape Henry , for the lighthouse. Any person inclinable to engage in such work are desired to treat with Matthew Phripp , Paul Loyall , and Thomas Newton , junior, esquires. The directors of the lighthouse will also be glad to purchase one or two flat bottomed vessels from 80 to 120 tons burthen. tf BASSETT MOSELEY.
FOR SALE. A TRACT of land, on Charles river , York county, containing about 600 acres, part of which is marsh, that may be drained with very little expence. The situation of this place is very convenient for a family, as it lies upon a river that abounds with oysters and fine fish, particularly sheepheads; it is within 200 yards of a mill, and 2 miles of the church. My reason for selling it is my having bought a tract of land more convenient to me. Whoever inclines to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscriber, in York town . THOMAS NELSON, junior.
FOR SALE. And to be entered upon at Christmas next, A VERY valuable tract of LAND in King William county, on Pamunkey river , adjoining the land of the late Mr. John Smith , of Hanover county, deceased, containing 800 acres, more or less, the soil is very rich, and exceedingly well adapted for wheat, corn, or tobacco, particularly the first and second, being low grounds; and there is a considerable quantity of high grounds. It has plenty of good pine and oak timber upon it, convenient houses, and is in good order for cropping, is about two miles from Hanover town , and very convenient to church and two mills. Any person inclinable to purchase may be shewn the land by applying to Mr. Christopher Taliaferro , or Mr. William Jones , who resides near the same, and the terms may be also known by applying to these gentlemen, or to the subscriber. tf THOMAS JONES.
To be SOLD, together or in parcels, THAT fertile and well timbered tract of LAND , lying in Princess Anne county, known by the name of Gibbs's Woods , whereon are several settlements, and whereof Jeremiah Tinker , esquire, grandson of the late governor Gibbs now stands seized, under the deed of gift of his mother, the daughter and heiress of the said governor Gibbs . Persons inclining to purchase may be informed of the terms by applying to Mr. James Parker , merchant in Norfolk , or to Edward Foy , in Williamsburg , who will give an undoubted title. tf
To be SOLD, and entered upon immediately, A TRACT of LAND containing 1300 acres, more or less, on Pianketank river , in Gloucester county. It is needless to be particular about it as it is the same I advertised last year and then gave a full account of it, since then I sold it to John Attway Clarke , of Maryland , but as he refuses to take it, necessity obliges me once more to offer it to the public. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms by applying to me in Middlesex . I want part of the money at the meeting of the merchants, and for the remainder I will give reasonable credit. tf AUGUSTINE SMITH.
FOR SALE, AND VERY CHEAP, PLANTATION in good order for cropping, none of the land having been cleared above six years with all necessary houses, quite new, together with 15 acres of exceeding rich land, the soil of which is so good that it will bring large tobacco for five or six years without dung. I have made on this plantation above three thousand pounds of tobacco per share. The place is very healthy, and has a fine range for stock. This land lies in the lower end of Buckingham county, near to Appomattox river , on each side of Great Ducker's and Mayo creeks . Tobacco has been carried above this land near to Petersburg by water, and last month, in the dry weather, two canoe loads of wheat were carried near to Petersburg , and the canoes brought back; they were loaded but a little below this land. I make no doubt but Appomattox river will be soon cleared, and then the expence of sending wheat, tobacco, &c. will be trifling. Any person inclinable to purchase will see, by the produce of the land, that it is exceeding rich. I really do not know any better high land in the colony. This tract of land is well timbered, and has excellent water on it. I do not know a better place for a merchant mill than is on Ducker's creek . People are going much on raising wheat in these parts, and a good mill would be very advantageous to the owner. Also another tract of land of 400 acres, in Albemarle county, I believe about ten miles from the courthouse, joining Mr. James Harris and quarters of Mr. John Winston . On this land is a fine plantation, a good apple orchard, &c. The land is good, and my price so low, that I am convinced any person who viewed either of the above tracts of land would not hesitate to give the price I shall ask. Neither of these tracts are under any incumbrance whatsoever. A reasonable time of payment will be allowed. tf ANTHONY WINSTON.