The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1777-10-24 00:00:00

The Virginia Gazette.
Printed by ALEXANDER PURDIE, at the POST OFFICE.
From the St. JAMES'S CHRONICLE of April 17, 1777.
To the PRINTER,
SIR, ST. JAMES'S, April 10, 1777.
AS the subject of the following genuine letters, the time when they were written, and the rank and reputation of the writers, render them of much importance, I desire you will give them a place in your next paper, and oblige, Sir, your most humble servant, A. B.
EAGLE, June 20, 1776.
I CANNOT, my worthy friend, permit the letters and parcels which I have sent you, in the state I received them, to be landed, without adding a word upon the subject of the injurious extremities in which our unhappy disputes have engaged us.
You will learn the nature of my mission from the official despatches which I have recommended to be forwarded by the same conveyance. Retaining all the earnestness I ever expressed to see our differences accommodated, I shall conceive, if I meet with the disposition in the colonies which I was once taught to expect, the most flattering hopes of proving serviceable, in the objects of the king's paternal solicitude, by promoting the establishment of lasting peace and union with the colonies; but if the deep rooted prejudices of America, and the necessity of preventing her trade from passing into foreign channels, must keep us still a divided people, I shall, from every private as well as publick motive, most heartily lament that it is not the moment wherein those great objects of my ambition are to be attained, and that I am to be longer deprived of an opportunity to assure you, personally, of the regard with which I am your sincere and faithful humble servant, HOWE.
P. S. I was disappointed of the opportunity I expected for sending this letter at the time it was dated, and have been ever since prevented, by calms and contrary winds, from getting here to inform General Howe of the commission with which I have the satisfaction to be charged, and of his being joined in it. Superscribed, Off Sandy Hook, 12th July, 1776.
To BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Esq; Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 1776.
I RECEIVED safe the letters your Lordship so kindly forwarded to me, and beg you to accept my thanks. The official despatches to which you refer me contain nothing more than what we had seen in the act of parliament, viz. offers of pardon upon submission; which I was sorry to find, as it must give your Lordship pain to be sent so far on so hopeless a business.
Directing pardons to be offered to the colonies, who are the very parties injured, expresses indeed that opinion of our ignorance, baseness, and insensibility, which your uninformed and proud nation has long been pleased to entertain of us; but it can have no other effect than that of increasing our resentment. It is impossible we should think of submission to a government that has, with the most wanton barbarity and cruelty, burnt our defenceless towns in the midst of winter, excited the savages to massacre our peaceful farmers, and our slaves to murder their masters, and is even now bringing foreign mercenaries to deluge our settlements with blood. These atrocious injuries have extinguished every spark of affection for that parent country we once held so dear. But were it possible for us to forget and forgive them, it is not possible for you (I mean the British nation) to forgive the people you have so heavily injured. You can never confide again in those, as fellow subjects, and permit them to enjoy equal freedom, to whom, you know, you have given such just causes of lasting enmity; and this must impel you, were we again under your government, to endeavour the breaking our spirit by the severest tyranny, and obstructing, by every means in your power, our growing strength and prosperity.
But your Lordship mentions "the King's paternal solicitude for promoting the establishment of lasting peace and union with the colonies." If by peace is here meant a peace to be entered into by distinct states now at war, and his Majesty has given your Lordship power to treat with us of such a peace, I may venture to say, though without authority, that I think a treaty for that purpose is not quite impracticable, before we enter into foreign alliances. But I am persuaded you have no such power: Your nation, though by punishing those American governors who have favoured the discord, rebuilding our burnt towns, and repairing, as far as possible, the mischiefs done us, she might recover a great share of our regard, and the greatest share of our growing commerce, with all the advantages of that additional strength to be derived from a friendship with us, yet I know too well her abounding pride, and deficient wisdom, to believe she will ever take such
salutary measures. Her fondness for conquest, as a warlike nation, her lust of dominion, as an ambitious one, and her thirst for gainful monopoly, as a commercial one (none of them legitimate causes of war) will all join to hide from her eyes every view of her true interest, and will continually goad her on in these ruinous distant expeditions, so destructive both of lives and of treasure, that they must prove as pernicious to her in the end as the crusades formerly were to most of the nations of Europe.
I have not the vanity, my Lord, to think of intimidating, by thus predicting the effects of this war; for I know it will in England have the fate of all my former predictions, not to be believed, till the event shall verify it.
Long did I endeavour, with unfeigned and unwearied zeal, to preserve from breaking that fine and noble china vase the British empire; for I know, that being once broken the separate parts could not retain even their shares of strength and value that existed in the whole, and that a perfect re-union of these parts could scarce ever be hoped for. Your Lordship may possibly remember the tears of joy that wet my cheeks, when, at your good sister's in London, you once gave me expectations that a reconciliation might soon take place. I had the misfortune to find those expectations disappointed, and to be treated as the cause of the mischief I was labouring to prevent. My consolation under that groundless and malevolent treatment was, that I retained the friendship of many wise and good men in that country, and among the rest some share in the regard of Lord Howe.
The well founded esteem, and, permit me to say, affection, which I shall always have for your Lordship, make it painful to me to see you engaged in conducting a war, the great ground of which, as described in your letter, is "the necessity of preventing the American trade from passing into foreign channels." To me it seems, that neither the obtaining nor retaining any trade, how valuable soever, is an object for which men may justly spill each others blood; that the true and sure means of extending and securing commerce are the goodness and cheapness of the commodities; and that the profits of no trade can ever be equal to the expense of compelling it, and holding it by fleets and armies. I consider this war against us, therefore, as both unjust and unwise; and I am persuaded that cool and dispassionate posterity will condemn to infamy those who advised it, and that even success will not save from some degree of dishonour those who have voluntarily engaged to conduct it.
I know your great motive in coming hither was the hope of being instrumental in a reconciliation, and believe, when you find that to be impossible, on any terms given you to propose, you will relinquish so odious a command, and return to a more honourable private station. With the greatest and most sincere respect, I have the honour to be, my Lord, your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,
B. FRANKLIN.
Derecated To the Right Honourable Lord Viscount HOWE.
CHARLESTOWN, SEPTEMBER 11.
LETTERS from France mention, that the friends of America in England were so sanguine, that they had opened policies in London, receiving 20 guineas to return 100, if, at the end of three years, the King had two provinces in North America.
We are informed that Captains Weeks, Johnson, and Nichols (three American cruisers) had taken 28 prizes in the European seas, 17 of which were sent to different ports, and 11 destroyed or given to the prisoners.
The British parliament was prorogued on June 5th to Monday July 21st. The King's speech, at the end of the session, was much the same as last year's.
Extract of a letter from a Carolinian in France. "The House of Commons have granted the King 12,386,000 l. sterling for the expenses of the current year. The following is the purport of Lord North's speech on opening the budget, taken from Lloyd's Evening Post of May 16th. He said, "he allowed the publick burthens to be heavy, but he expected that the ensuing campaign would determine our troubles in America, and that a revenue (if not considerable at first) might be drawn from that country, which would assist in lightening the heavy pressure of taxes under which we labour. That, at present, we stood on the very best and most friendly terms with every power in Europe; and not only in that respect, but from every other distant and disconne-ted appearance whatever, there was not the least probability of the general
tranquillity of Europe being interrupted." His Lordship thus openly avowing his intentions, must convince every reasonable man with you how very necessary it is to endeavour, by every means, to oppose and disappoint him.
"Mr. A. LEE is lately gone to the court of Berlin; the nature of his visit is not known here, but I hope it will prove of service to our much injured country. Late letters from England say, unless General Howe can obtain some signal advantage the ensuing campaign, administration intend to recall all the troops, except what will be sufficient to garrison New York, as their engagement with the Prince of Hesse expires this year; but that they will not give up the matter, but will keep a number of frigates to distress our trade."
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE subscriber is now settled in the houses lately occupied by Charles Williamson, near the academy in Prince Edward county, and proposes to take boarders on reasonable terms, the boarders finding their own beds. Good wages will be given for the hire of slaves. 2p PHILEMON HALCOMB.
RUN a way from the subscriber in Nansemond, a negro fellow named JOB, about 28 years old, and has a scar on one heel from which a fragment of bone has been extracted. THIRTY DOLLARS reward will be given to any person who brings him home. 2p JOSEPH M. GODWIN.
RUN a way from Williamsburg the fifth of October, PETER, a black negro man slave about five feet nine inches high, very square, well made, and likely, clad in an old negro cotton jacket and breeches, osnaburg shirt, and new shoes. He was lately purchased from Capt. Matthews of Gloucester, by John Fox, Esq; and is supposed to have gone towards his former dwelling, as he has a wife there. Whoever secures him, and delivers him to Mr. Fox, or to the printer of this Gazette, shall receive five pounds reward.
COMMITTED to the jail of Northumberland county, the 7th of September, an African negro about fifty years old, five feet six or seven inches high, has on a country linen shirt, speaks bad English, but, as well as can be understood, says he belongs to Solomon Poley. The owner is desired to pay charges and take him away. p The JAILER.
STRAYED from York town, a few days ago, a small dark bay horse about four feet seven or eight inches high, six years old, hanging mane and long tail, one hind foot white, a star in his forehead, has a very large head, and when rode keeps it down, paces and trots. Whoever will contrive the said horse to me, at York, shall receive five dollars reward. 2p WHITEHEAD COLEMAN, Lieut. Art.
STOLEN or STRAYED from the subscriber, in Fredericksburg, a small bay horse with a wen on his side near the size of a goose egg, trots, paces, and gallops, and branded on the buttock with a blotch. Whoever brings the said horse to me, if taken 25 miles from home, shall have Two Dollars reward, and if 50 miles off Four Dollars. 2p THOMAS BROWN.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Richard Hilgard, late of Charles City county, deceased, are desired to apply to the subscriber in the said county for payment, on or before the twenty sixth day of November next. Those who fail to apply on or before that time I shall think myself not obliged to pay, as I intend then to deliver up the estate to those that have a right to receive it. 2p WILL. LUNNARD, exec.
DESERTED from my company in the second North Carolina continental battalion, JOHN RIGS, about five feet six inches high, has a thin visage, black hair, and a down look. He afterwards enlisted with Capt. Thomas Bracy in the colonial service, at Portsmouth, and when I applied for him to Capt. Bracy, producing the said King's receipt for the bounty, and a certificate for his having been legally sworn before a justice, he refused to deliver him up till he had a trial, and before that came on he made his escape from the guard at Portsmouth. Whoever secures the said deserter, so that I get him again, shall have TWELVE DOLLARS reward. 2p MANLOVE TARRANT, Capt.

Extract of a letter from camp, dated 5th of October.
THE night before last our army marched in order to attack the enemy; the distance was very great, I believe 14 miles. The disposition was a pretty one, but did not take place as concerted. The General himself, with Sullivan's, Stirling's, and Wayne's divisions, and Nash's brigade, composed the centre; General Conway commanded the advance; Green, M'Dougall, Smallwood, and Fermoy, were to engage the enemy's right. Armstrong, with the militia, composed our right. Unluckily the wings were not up in time. In the centre, General Conway attacked exceeding clever. Sullivan's division also advanced, and behaved as well as men could do; they bore the brunt of the action for some time, and pushed the enemy from several of their posts. Wayne's also pushed and broke them. The fogginess of the morning was very much against us. I believe in my soul, had it not been for that, we would have totally routed their army. Our men were afraid to follow up their advantages after driving them, as they could not see any distance who were before them. General Green did not come up for some time, but when he did advance he also drove them. We completely surprised the foe, and did not make an attack in a single place without routing them. I was attached to General Washington, and had an opportunity of seeing the behaviour of the centre; we drove them near three hours. Another unfavourable circumstance was our engaging them in Germantown. They took possession of the houses, from which they annoyed us exceedingly; one party from Mr. Chew's house was very troublesome. I was apprehensive for the General. They fired on us from the windows. The General ordered some field pieces to be drawn up against it, which raked it pretty well. We then sent a flag, to summon them to surrender; they fired on the flag, shattered the gentleman's leg who carried it, and kept us in play from this house till they had a reinforcement, I believe their grenadiers from Philadelphia, and then pushed down a column on us, which we were not able to withstand. General Nash had his thigh shattered with a cannon ball, and must die (he is since dead). Colonel Stone is shot through the ankle, Colonel Hall bruised, Colonel Hendricks, who nobly led on his regiment, and gave the enemy the bayonet, is wounded in the head, but not dangerously. Jack White, who behaved bravely, I am afraid, is gone. Captain Cox is killed. Young Baylor was struck on the instep with a four pound ball, which passed through the midst of fifteen or twenty of us, the General at our head, and only wounded Baylor; he will lose his leg. Lord Stirling and General Conway had their horses shot. Our loss is not by any means considerable. We had a good many wounded, but brought them off very generally. The enemy must have suffered greatly; their breaking and running in the manner they did testifies that they were very roughly handled. They left their tents standing, with their blankets and provisions in them."  Extract of another letter, dated York town, 10th of October.
"On Saturday morning, about day-break, our troops attacked the enemy in Biggar's town and Germantown, two miles below it, nearly at the same time. We continued to drive them from every post we assaulted for three hours; they at last took shelter in the stone houses and churches, from whence they annoyed us much. While our men were endeavouring to dislodge them from Mr. Chew's house, they had time to bring up a reinforcement of fresh troops. In the mean while, two of our divisions, falling in from different quarters, mistook each other for reinforcements of the enemy; a mistake occasioned by the thick fog, which prevented our seeing the distance of thirty yards. This accident threw our troops in some confusion, and contributed to bring on a retreat; however, the enemy did not dare to pursue."
"From pretty good authority, we are assured they had between two and three hundred waggons employed in carrying their wounded to Philadelphia, and Howe would not permit the citizens to see the field of battle, from which it is reasonably presumed that appearances there were very much against him. We hear the enemy have lost General Agnew, Colonels Abercrombie, Walcott, Byrd, and General De Heister's son, with several other officers. General Kniphausen is said to be wounded, and it is asserted that General Howe had actually given orders for a retreat to Chester, when the unlucky accident, already mentioned, snatched the victory out of our hands. We were once in the possession of the enemy's camp, tents, provisions, &c. which in our confusion were all lost."
A letter from a gentleman in New England, to his friend in this town, mentions, that the valuable prize lately sent into Newbury Port proves to be a French brigantine, with a French Captain and crew, loaded at Yarmouth for Genoa and Leghorn, and had on board 250 bales of dry goods, and 30 tuns of lead, and supposed to be the richest prize brought into America since the commencement of the war. The Captain of her declares, that many other French vessels have been loaded in England by the British merchants, in hopes thereby of cloaking their property from American cruisers. This has hitherto succeeded well for them, as it appears that many of the New England privateers have lately boarded such French vessels, which they did not conceive themselves at liberty to make prize of, having French crews and papers. The same letter mentions another prize from London being brought into New England, on board of which was found concealed a letter to a house in Ireland, which confirms the report of the French Captain, advising that the merchants had adopted the scheme of shipping their goods in foreign bottoms, to elude the Americans, being determined to haul up their own vessels. It is
well known how the British men of war and privateers served the Dutch in the late war, when employed as carriers for the French; and with how little ceremony they condemned both vessels and cargoes, as legal prizes, upon scarcely any other evidence than their being loaded in French ports. To what wretched shifts are the haughty lords of the ocean already reduced, if necessitated to dispense with the boasted act of navigation, the great palladium of their commerce, and to copy after examples they so loudly condemned in others. It is hoped American cruisers will attend to this important discovery, and trace an insidious enemy through all their doublings.
By his Excellency Sir William Howe, K. B. General and Commander in Chief, &c. &c. &c.
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS by my declaration, dated the 27th of August, 1777, security and protection were promised to all persons, inhabitants of Pennsylvania, &c. &c. &c. excepting only those who have assumed legislative or judicial authority, provided they did forthwith return, and remain peaceably at their usual places of abode, this is to make known to all persons, who, in consequence of the said declaration, have complied with the same, that they may rely upon a due consideration hereafter shown to them, provided they do not forfeit their pretensions by a future conduct; and farther to proclaim, that those only who have availed themselves, before this date, of the indulgencies set forth in my said declaration, shall be esteemed entitled to the benefits thereof.
Given under my hand, at head quarters near Germantown, the 28th day of September, 1777. By his Excellency's command, W. HOWE. ROBERT MACKENZIE, Secretary.
ANNAPOLIS, OCTOBER 16.
THE thanks of Congress were unanimously voted to be given to General Washington, for his wise and well concerted attack upon the enemy's army, near Germantown, on the fourth instant, and to the officers and soldiers of the army for their brave exertions on that occasion.
Extract of a letter from Trenton, October 7, 1777.
"Last night a young Lady arrived here from Philadelphia (having a pass from General Cornwallis) by whom we have the following good consequences of the action of the 4th instant. In her presence, several officers, who had returned from the engagement, declared, that the attack was made with great judgment, and supported with equal bravery; that they had not received such a drubbing since Bunker's Hill. General Agnew was killed on the spot, and General Grant mortally wounded (reported to be dead the morning she left Philadelphia) two Colonels killed, a great number of other officers killed and wounded. Rooms were engaged at Mrs. Yard's for six. That it would take all our hospitals, and several other houses, to contain the wounded. That the city appears to be in mourning; the British officers wear long faces, and the Tories cry, they must leave the city with General Howe. Mrs. Kearfley has received Dr. Shippen's house, as a reward for services done. Mrs. Houle and — are ordered out of your's and Mr. Dickinson's, which are to be given away to some of the faithful. A gentleman, who has left the city, says Kniphausen is killed."
WILLIAMSBURG, Oct. 24.
A letter from — TRUMBULL, Esq; Paymaster General of the northern department, to Col. DYER, member of Congress.
DEAR SIR, ALBANY, October 9, 1777.
THE last two or three days past have produced very important events in this department. On the afternoon of the seventh an action commenced, about three o'clock, between the pickets of the two armies, which, being reinforced on each side, continued till it drew out the whole of Major General Arnold's division on our left, and part of General Lincoln's division. The contest was warm, and continued with obstinacy on both sides until the evening, when our troops gained the advanced lines of the enemy on their right, these lines and works forming an extent of about half a mile. Our people entered, and kept encamping on the ground all night; they found themselves possessed of about three hundred and thirty tents with kettles boiling with corn, nine brass cannon from six to twelve pounders, two hundred prisoners, the dead a greater number, with baggage and plunder of the flying camp. Among the prisoners are Sir Francis Carr Clark, aid to General Burgoyne, a Quartermaster General (said to be Carleton) Major Williams of artillery, and several others of distinction. It was expected the action would be renewed in the morning; a cannonade indeed began, but produced nothing material. On the action of the seventh we have to regret that Major General Arnold received a dangerous wound in the leg, a compound fracture, that endangers the limb. The next morning Major General Lincoln was also wounded in near the same place and manner, and it is feared they must both lose a leg each. Besides these misfortunes, our troops suffered but little. They behaved with great bravery and intrepidity, and have a second time triumphed over the valour of veteran troops. The cannonade yesterday proves now to have been kept up by way of cover to their preparations for retreating, which was begun last night about eleven o'clock, having improved the day in loading their baggage wagons, &c. and sending off what they could. General Gates, however, was not deceived by appearances; but, suspecting their designs, despatched yesterday two parties to go round on their rear, and this day two brigades are in pursuit of the flying army. It is said a body of men from the Eastward is already at Fort
Edward. I have great hopes their retreat will be greatly impeded and harassed, if not totally cut off. They left us, it is said, about three hundred sick and wounded in their hospital houses. Our army are on the enemy's late camp.
Tenth of October, in the morning. Yesterday was a very bad day for pursuit of the flying army, being rainy, and very wet. Some articles of value were found yesterday. It is a great misfortune at this time that General Arnold is wounded; his vigour and activity will be much needed in pursuit. Desertions prevail in a great degree from the enemy's camp.
A sufficient number of members of the General Assembly not meeting on Monday, agreeable to their last adjournment, to proceed to business, they have adjourned from day to day ever since, and the Speaker of the House of Delegates has despatched letters to the absent members, requiring their immediate attendance.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
HEAD QUARTERS, WILLIAMSBURG, OCTOBER 15, 1777.
MR. William Smith, of Surry county, this day informed me that he is accused by sundry persons of the said county with having misrepresented facts relative to Michael Savage, a draughted soldier, and that it is supposed, in consequence thereof, the said Savage obtained his discharge. In justification of Mr. Smith, I do hereby certify, that he never, to my knowledge, applied to me in person, or otherwise, in favour of the said soldier, but that he was discharged on his being properly examined by the continental surgeon at this station, who gave it as his opinion that he was unfit for the service, and advised an immediate discharge. DAVID MASON, Col. 15th Virg. reg.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 24, 1777.
ROBIN, NED, and ABERDEEN, three negroes who were sent up to the lead mines, got away from their guard last Sunday night, at Richmond. Whoever delivers them to Col. James Callaway, Mr. Innis at the lead mines, or to the subscriber, shall have FIVE POUNDS for each, and the same reward if secured in any jail, upon notice given. — Robin belongs to Mr. Upshaw of Accomack, Ned to Douglas Willet, and Aberdeen to John Crammond. DAVID MASON, Col. 15th Virg. reg.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 15, 1777.
CAME to my house, the 30th of September last, a man who said his name was Trajer, brought with him a small dark bay horse, and went off the 3d instant, since which time I have heard nothing of him. This is to inform him, that if he does not come and pay his account before the first of November, his horse will be sold to pay charges due to JANE VOBE.
AMERICAN inkpowder may be had of the subscriber in Fredericksburg, next door to Mrs. Mercer's, at 3s. 6d. per paper, and considerably cheaper by the dozen or any larger quantity. 1p JOHN MITCHELL.
STOLEN from the subscriber, the eighth instant (October) a GRAY HORSE twelve years old, four feet ten or eleven inches high, trots hard, and gallops well, has a lump on his back which resembles a navel gall, but no brand perceivable. Whoever will deliver the said horse to the subscriber, living in Hanover, shall receive a reward of fifteen dollars. THOMAS PRICE.
HALIFAX, Sept. 17, 1777.
Mr. PURDIE, A PIECE appeared in Dixon & Hunter's paper in August last, by Joseph Cocke, wherein he endeavours to fix an odium on Mr. Philips's character, and my own, as being persons of evil fame. I apprehend the reason why the said Cocke (whose vile character is too notoriously known to need any explanation to the publick) made this attack on characters, out of his power to defame, was this: That a certain Julius Deane informed me that Joseph Cocke, and one Mason, in conjunction, had stolen a negro man slave from Mrs. Elizabeth Bibb. I therefore, in order that Mrs. Bibb might recover her slave, and detect the villains, informed her of these circumstances by letter. — Some time afterwards, Mr. Philips, a friend and relation of Mrs. Bibb's, applied to me for information. I sent for the aforesaid Julius Deane, who made the information to Mr. Philips himself, which is a true state of the matter, as far as came to my knowledge. Mr. Philips is a stranger to me, but supports a character amongst all his acquaintance unexceptionable. As to my own, I challenge Mr. Joseph Cocke, or any of his vile emissaries, to stand forth, if they can, and make good his false charge; though, at the same time, I am sure a person of his infamous character is not to be thought of but with contempt. I only mean to have my character set in a fair light to the impartial publick. I am, sir, your humble servant, 1p JOHN DYER.
LOST from Mr. Richard Charlton's in Williamsburg, the 23d of August last, a black gelding with hanging mane and switch tail, branded TD or TD in a piece, and about 12 years old. Whoever will bring the said gelding to Mr. Charlton, or to Mr. William Dudley in King & Queen, shall have 20s. reward, and be allowed travelling expenses. N. CARPENTER.

To be SOLD at New Kent courthouse, the second Thursday in November, being court day, THE plantation whereon Mary Perkins, deceased, lived, containing 300 acres. The said land is pleasantly situated, about 7 miles above the said courthouse, on the Richmond road, with all necessary conveniences, such as a good dwelling-house with two rooms below and two above, brick chimney, and a fine dry cellar, a good kitchen and laundry, negro quarters, dairies, meathouse, barn, corn crib, and tobacco houses, a garden, and a fine orchard of apple and peach trees. The land is very kind for corn, wheat, and tobacco; and about 30,000 corn hills are sowed in wheat. Any person inclined to purchase may view the land by applying to Nathaniel Perkins, on the premises, before the day of sale. One half the purchase money to be paid down, and some credit will be given for the other half, if required. Also will be sold, for ready money, the 16th day of December, on the said plantation, 15 likely Virginia born NEGROES, such as young fellows, women and boys, as likely as any in this state, the crop of corn, wheat, and fodder, two yoke of oxen, carts, and all plantation utensils. Possession of the land will be given at Christmas. JOHN PERKINS, DAVID PERKINS, } Executors. ISAAC PERKINS, }
To be SOLD in Port Royal, on Friday the 14th of November, if fair, otherwise next fair day, TWO lots in the said town, beautifully situated on the river bank, on which is a genteel dwelling-house with four rooms and a passage below, two rooms and a closet above, also a kitchen, laundry, meathouse, stable, a large smith's shop, and a garden lately paled in. At the same time will be sold, all the household and kitchen furniture, some smiths tools, and materials for the business; the whole being the estate of Mr. John Brown, late of Port Royal, deceased, silversmith. The time of payment will be agreed upon at the sale. All persons who have any demands against the estate are desired to make them known by the day of sale, and those indebted thereto will please to settle their accounts with Mr. James Conduit of Port Royal, with whom the books are lodged, or the subscriber in Fredericksburg. JAMES BROWN, Executor.
WANTED on board the ship Tartar, lying at Fraser's ferry on Mattaponi, a SURGEON'S MATE. Any gentleman, properly qualified, may depend upon good accommodation and treatment agreeable to his rank.
WANTED for the hospitals of this state, five or six hds. of good VINEGAR, to be delivered at either the Capitol or College landings, for which a good price will be given by BENJ. BUCKTROUT.
WAS drove ashore at Lewis town, in one of the enemy's vessels, and now in jail there, three negroes, viz. A man, a lad, and wench, who say they belong to Capt. Lee of Lancaster county, Virginia; also a negro fellow, who says he belongs to the widow Kemman of said county.
MY valuable tract of land, &c. in Princess Anne county, described in Mr. Purdie's Gazette of the 9th of May 1777, not being yet disposed of, the same may still be purchased at the court of that county in November next, of CHRIST. WRIGHT.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, in Petersburg, the following horses, viz. A bay, fourteen hands high, eight years old, has a short switch tail, and branded on the near shoulder H. A black, about thirteen hands and a half high, with gray hairs under his mane, and branded on the near buttock P. They have both been used to a waggon. Whoever brings the said horses to me, or to Mr. William Bradley in Petersburg, shall receive ten dollars reward. DAVID KINSEY.
STRAYED from Col. Gee's in Sussex, last spring, a dark bay (or black) mare, intermixed with white hairs, most about the nose and head, better than thirteen hands high, five years old when she went away, drags her hind feet, which is very perceivable, is lower before than behind, but neither docked nor branded. I am informed she has been at Capt. Blunt's, near Surry old courthouse, and since at another plantation on Blackwater, higher up. Whoever gives such intelligence to the subscriber in Nansemond as he may get her again, or to Mr. Henry Applewhite of Southampton, shall be handsomely rewarded. WILLIAM COFFIELD.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the country pasture, some time in August, a mealy gray mare three years old last spring, four feet five or six inches high, paces very fast, but is apt to change her feet, had a long switch tail, and hanging mane. Whoever brings her to me in Charles City shall have four dollars reward and reasonable expenses, and if stolen five pounds on conviction of the thief. (1) THOMAS MOODY.
STRAYED some time last May, from the subscriber in King William, a white horse four feet five or six inches high, with hanging mane and short switch tail, paces, trots, and gallops, but rather broken, and branded on the near shoulder with a small O. I have been informed that he was brought from Culpeper county, and expect he will endeavour to get there again. Whoever delivers the said horse to me shall have five dollars reward, or three dollars for such intelligence as I get her again. PATRICK VALENTINE.
AT October Cumberland court will be sold, for cash, seven thousand seven hundred and twenty one pounds of TOBACCO, to discharge the debts due the creditors of Littleton parish. 1p JOHN WILY.
WHEREAS I gave my bond to a certain Jeremiah Pullen, of Stafford county, for 161. 15. 3. in balance of payment for three negroes, I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment thereof, as I am determined not to pay it until there is a good and lawful title made to me for the said negroes. 1p THOMAS FUGA, living in Bedford.
Wanted immediately, A MAN capable of teaching reading English, Writing, and Arithmetick, by the subscriber in Amelia county. p VIVION BROOKING.
W O O L L E N S. THE subscriber in Petersburg hath on hand, to be sold at private sale, sundry kinds of GOODS, consisting of the following articles, viz. Broadcloths, either by the bale, single piece, or yard, of different colours, such as scarlet, green, buff, light blue, white, crimson, pompadour, light and dark lead colours, brown, French grays, and other good mixtures, worsted hose, coarse printed calicoes, white calico and humhums, yard and yard and half wide mouselins, checks, pins, needles, ginger, powder and lead, &c. &c. &c. (tf) WILLIAM CALL.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 20th of November, being court day, on the premises,
BETWEEN 4 and 600 acres of land, whereon Sussex courthouse stands. One third of the money to be paid when the land is made over, and the remainder at two equal annual payments. A good title will be made, and possession given by the 25th of December next. Bond and good security will be required, and the bonds to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. p JOHN BERYMAN.
To be SOLD on the premises, in Caroline county, near Mr. Garland Anderson's mill, on Monday the 12th of November, if fair, otherwise next fair day,
NINE lots of land laid off for prizes in Col. Berard Moore's lottery, numbered 16, 18, 21, 28, 25, 34, 35, 60, and 62 containing in the whole about 900 acres, which it is supposed were not drawn by private adventurers, as no conveyance has been demanded for them, or any tickets drawing them as prizes produced to the trustees, wherefore it is expected they remain to the trust estate for tickets undispersed of; but if any persons have a just right to any of the above lots, they are hereby required to make it known at or before the time of sale. The purchasers are to observe, that the trustees will only sell and convey their title under the deed from Col. Moore. Some credit will be allowed, if required, on giving bond, with approved security, to The ADMINISTRATORS of John Robinson, Esq; deceased.
FOUND near Orange court house, a sum of PAPER MONEY. The owner may have it, on paying the charges of advertising, by applying to 2p ANDREW SHEPHERD.
WANTED immediately in the College of William & Mary, a Gentleman of good moral conduct, and well qualified to undertake the office of HEAD USHER. The salary is seventy five pounds sterling a year, with considerable perquisites, besides good rooms, board, and access to the library. JOHN BRACKEN, clerk of the meeting.
N.B. It is earnestly requested of all Gentlemen, who have any books belonging to the College library in their possession, to return the same immediately.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber in Fredericksburg, about the 25th of September, a black gelding ten or twelve years old, fourteen hands and an inch high, has a star in his forehead, and branded on the near buttock with a horse shoe, the toe of which is upwards. The same night was missing, a negro who was confined as a runaway, broke jail, and has not been since heard of; and as the fellow had a bad foot, and was unable to walk with despatch, it is probable he may have rode the horse off. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, if taken above fifteen miles from home, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward. p WILLIAM HOLSON.
THE subscribers would willingly contract with any person for two tuns of SALT PANS, or BOILERS, holding from twenty to one hundred gallons each (those made at Zane's works we would prefer) to be delivered us in Lancaster at the current price those articles bear; for which we would engage to pay salt at the current price, to be delivered at Fredericksburg, the first we make. Should the above proposals be agreeable to any person, or persons, they will be pleased to signify their acceptance thereof, and also when we may expect to receive them, by an advertisement in this paper, or by letter addressed to either of us in said county, near the mouth of Corotoman river. MATTHEW MYERS. HENRY TOWLES.
Pursuant to the will of Daniel Hargrove, deceased, will be exposed to publick sale, on Monday the 17th of November, at his late dwelling-house,
A LARGE stock of hogs, horses, cattle, and sheep, two waggons and geer, about 60 barrels of old corn, a set of blacksmiths tools, five hundred weight of steel, a quantity of iron, and a parcel of leather. Also will be rented for a term of years, not exceeding twelve, a well fixed and completely finished merchant mill, saw mill, granary, and storehouse, on the falls of Pamunkey river, together with a carry-log and three chains; also an island, containing about 25 acres of cleared land. Also to be let, on the same day, the building of a house 20 feet by 24, with a stone or brick chimney. One half of the consideration to be paid on the raising, and the other half when the house is finished in a good and workman-like manner. All persons having any demands against the said estate are desired to bring in their accounts, properly authenticated, to Thomas Trevilian and Samuel Temple, to whom all persons in arrears with the estate are requested to make the most speedy payment. Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums exceeding forty shillings, provided they are punctually discharged; but on failure thereof, interest will be required from the date. Bond and incontestable security will be expected by The EXECUTORS.
ALEXANDRIA, October 15, 1777. WE want SHIP SMITHS, NAILORS, SHIP CARPENTERS, ROPE MAKERS, and SAIL MAKERS. To such tradesmen very great encouragement will be given by 6p JENIFER & HOOD.
DESERTED from my quota of the state artillery, JOHN DESHONCLE, a Frenchman, who speaks bad English, and is about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high; had on when he deserted a long snuff coloured coat, with an old hat and trousers. I imagine he may be gone to South Quay, in order to go out of the state with one of his countrymen, as I enlisted him at Portsmouth from a French vessel there. Whoever delivers him to Col. Muter, or to the subscriber at Hampton, shall have twenty dollars reward. p JAMES W. BRADLEY, Lieut.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, near Dinwiddie courthouse, the 27th of April last, a yellow gray horse about 4 feet 7 or 8 inches high, about 3 years old the summer before, had a light face, or grayish blaze down to his nostrils, his hind feet white, one higher than the other, had a long dock, was not branded, paces and canters well, was foundered a year ago, the marks of which may be seen in his feet, is apt to rear when first got upon, and was got by a gray horse, one of Tolly Rogers's colts, on a forrel mare. He is supposed to be stolen by some tobacco rollers, living on or near Roanoke. Whoever brings the said horse to me shall have forty shillings reward, or five pounds on conviction of the thief. p JOHN NORRIS, jun.
To be SOLD at vendue, at Prince George courthouse, on Tuesday the first of November, being court day,
AN unimproved TRACT OF LAND, containing eight hundred and fifty two acres, lying on Warwick swamp in the said county, about fifteen miles from James river, and joining the land Mr. Bonner lately bought of Mr. Thompson. About two hundred acres of the tract are good low grounds, and the whole is remarkably well timbered with white oak and pine. One half of the purchase money to be paid down, the other half at the end of one year. 1p W. GOOSLEY. I have a new WAGGON, with a team of young horses, for sale.
Will be exposed to sale at Wakefield, in Surry county on Thursday the 30th instant (October) for ready money,
ELEVEN likely young Virginia born NEGROES. At the same time will also be sold, for ready money, all the estate of Mrs. Susannah Harrison deceased, consisting of cattle, sheep, and hogs, several beds, and many other articles necessary towards housekeeping, such as salt, iron pots of different sizes, and many other things too tedious to mention. The subscriber requests that all those who have any demands against the said estate will make them known on the day of sale, and those indebted to make immediate payment, to NATH. HARRISON, Administrator.
DESERTED from the Page galley, a certain CORNELIUS THOMPSON, by trade a blacksmith, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, pretty thick made, has a dark complexion, and dark hair, which curls. I have reason to believe he is lurking about the lower end of Fauquier county, near my house, as his family lives there. Whoever secures the said deserter, and delivers him to Eleazar Callender, Esq; commander of the Dragon at Fredericksburg, or on board any of the state vessels, shall have twenty dollars reward. p JAMES MARKHAM, Capt.

WILLIAMSBURG, October 1, 1777.
THE recruiting officers of the 11th Virginia regiment are desired to pay particular attention to the instructions of Col. Mason of the fifteenth regiment. The gentlemen will exert themselves in forwarding their men to the place of rendezvous appointed by Col. Mason, with the greatest expedition. The officers are likewise desired to transmit me a list of their men, without delay. THOMAS MATHEWS.
Capt. in and superintendent of the recruiting service for the fourth Virginia regiment.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Friday the 21st of November (the day after Powhatan court) at the old courthouse,
A VERY good STILL, which works about 55 gallons. Any person inclined to purchase such a still may see it by applying to
(2) JOHN MURRY.
THE subscriber having removed into the state of North Carolina, gives this notice, that he has appointed Capt. Samuel Garland of Lunenburg county his attorney, to transact any manner of business for him in this state. He has for sale, in Pittsylvania county, sundry valuable Tracts of LAND, amongst which is that whereon he formerly lived, and contains a thousand acres, a considerable quantity of which is good low grounds. It has on it pretty good buildings, a large plantation, at least six hundred bearing peach trees, and some apple trees of choice fruit, and about six acres of ground in timothy. It lies near the old courthouse.
2|| G. JEFFERSON.
CASH, BARRON, or CASTINGS, will be given at Marlinton iron works for a number of labouring men to cut wood and other common employment, whose wages will be paid in either of those mentioned articles as soon as their contracts are complied with. ISAAC ZANE.
FREDERICK county, August 19, 1777.
RUN away the 21st day of last month, from the aforesaid works, a servant man named Henry Moncrief, born in Scotland, speaks broad, and has been used to the sea, is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, dark hair, thin spare visage, large eyes, long nose, down look, and his left arm much smaller than his right; his dress cannot be particularly described, as he went off from his work in the day time, and had only a country linen shirt, two trousers, and an old felt hat, but it is supposed he has procured other clothes. Any person that secures said servant, so that I get him again, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS reward, and reasonable charges if brought home. (8) ISAAC ZANE.
NEW KENT, Sept. 24, 1777.
To be rented for one year, or a term of years, the plantation belonging to the subscriber in said county, lying on the main road leading from New Kent courthouse and Ruffin's ferry to Williamsburg, on which is an exceeding good dwelling-house, very pleasantly situated, with four rooms below and two above, with other necessary and convenient houses. This place is well situated in a neighbourhood of people, among whom it might suit a person, capable and willing to undertake the tuition of children in reading, writing, and arithmetick, to settle. For terms apply to Capt. Richmond Allen near the courthouse, or to the subscriber at Colonel Bassett's. 2|| JOHN VALENTINE.
To be SOLD for ready money, at Smithfield, on Thursday the 13th of November,
ABOUT 2000 acres of land in Isle of Wight county, the remainder of a tract of 4600 acres, the property of the late Mr. James Burwell, deceased. This land is convenient to navigation. It is laid off in small parcels, and will be shown to any person who desires to purchase by applying to Mr. Nathaniel Burwell of Isle of Wight county.
(5) LEWIS BURWELL, DUDLEY DIGGES, THOMAS NELSON, jun. NATH. BURWELL, jun. } trustees.
To be SOLD at publick vendue, at the Battery in Gloucester county, on Saturday the 18th instant (October)
A QUANTITY of good St. Croix RUM and SUGAR, also a few pounds of best HYSON TEA. 2p
ANY person who has a PLANTATION from two to three hundred acres, with tolerable good houses for the reception of a small family, may hear of one who would rent the same, and give a reasonable price, by applying to the Printer.
I DO hereby declare, that the suspicion I had of Charles Tomer's taking sundry silver watches, which I have lost, is without any foundation, as I never knew he took any thing from me since he has been my apprentice. Witness my hand, this fifteenth day of September one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven.
Witness. NICHOLAS GAUTIER. STEPHEN TANKARD. WILLIAM WALKER.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 25, 1777.
GREAT wages will be given by the subscriber to journeyman GUNSMITHS, BLACKSMITHS, and NAILORS, that are good workmen. None others need apply. Six or eight boys are wanting, as APPRENTICES. (tf) JAMES ANDERSON.
For SALE,
SUNDRY valuable Tracts of LAND, in Rowan county, N. Carolina, to the amount of 2500 acres, on which there is a very good dwelling-house two stories high, 45 by 24, with four rooms on a floor, and a fireplace in each room, all convenient out-houses kitchen, smokehouse, workhouse, dairy, good barn and stables, overseer's house, a grist-mill in view, meadow land cleared and to be cleared, about 250 acres of high land cleared, excellent for wheat and corn, &c. Also TO BE SOLD, 140 head of cattle, hogs, horses, and sheep, with a large quantity of household furniture, and a number of likely young NEGROES. Whoever is desirous of purchasing any of the aforesaid articles may apply to the subscriber on the premises, about a mile and a half from Salisbury, where they shall meet with civil treatment; and as he proposes leaving the country as soon as he can dispose of his property, and settle his affairs, he desires all persons indebted either to himself or the estate of his brother, John Frohock, Esq; deceased, to take this as the last notice, and oblige their indulgent friend, 2|| THOMAS FROHOCK.
SALISBURY, Sept. 1. 1777.
By order of his Excellency the GOVERNOUR.
THE officers of the troops of this state are hereby required, without loss of time, to make out accurate returns of their respective numbers, stations, and conditions, in all respects; and it is expected they will be particular in such returns, distinguishing every individual article of arms, accoutrements, military stores, blankets, clothing, and camp utensils. All gentlemen officers of the second and third regiments of state troops, who are now out recruiting, are hereby also strictly enjoined and required either to attend in person at this place, or transmit accurate lists of their men, and also to order all such recruits to repair to head quarters without delay. And it is also ordered, that all soldiers of said troops who have been indulged with furloughs for the recovery of their health, and whose time is elapsed, that they immediately return to their duty; or they will be deemed deserters, and treated accordingly.
DAVID MASON, Col. 15th Virg. reg. Head Quarters, Williamsburg, Oct. 1, 1777.
140 DOLLARS Reward.
DESERTED from Col. William Grayson's regiment, the following soldiers, viz. John Russell, 21 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, light hair, hazel eyes, thin visage, and fair complexion. George Russell, 19 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, sandy hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, and slow of speech. William Harness, 20 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dark hair, and fair complexion. Reuben Farrington, 20 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, light hair, blue eyes, and very fond of drink. Upon his enlistment, he obtained a furlough for 20 days; but having failed to meet agreeable thereto, I am informed he has made for some of the northern states. Joseph Younger, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, yellow curled hair, gray eyes, and thin visage. Abraham Childress, 30 years of age, 6 feet high, short black hair, gray eyes, and a fair complexion. James Kyle, 21 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, black curled hair, remarkable large nose, swarthy complexion, and by trade a hatter. The four first mentioned enlisted with me in Pittsylvania county, the next two in Halifax, and the last in Charlotte. I will give the above reward for the whole, or 20 dollars for each, on their being delivered to any continental officer on their march to head quarters, or to myself in Peytonsbury, in Pittsylvania county. || RO. RAKESTRAW, 1st Lieut.
N. B. The three first mentioned have since enlisted with Capt. John Dooley, and are gone with him to Georgia.
SMITHFIELD, October 8, 1777.
I HAVE for sale an extraordinary fifty gallon STILL price two hundred pounds, which I will warrant to be as good as any in Virginia. 2p THOMAS SMITH.
GOOCHLAND, October 1, 1777.
I HAVE for sale, on low terms, a quantity of valuable and well assorted MEDICINES, likewise a number of shop drawers neatly painted and lettered, glass retorts and receivers, &c.
p J. K. READ.
GREEN SPRING, September 24, 1777.
ALL persons indebted to me, by bond or otherwise, are desired to meet me at Hanover and Henrico courts in November, in order to discharge the same; and those who have any demands against me are requested to produce their accounts, properly adjusted. Those who fail to pay off their bonds may depend on having them lodged with Peter Lyons, Esq; for suits to be commenced. || JOHN ELLIS.
WANTED,
A SURGEON for the Hero galley, now lying at Hampton.
PHILIP CHAMBERLAIN, Capt.
RICHMOND, Sept. 22, 1777.
I INTEND for Great Britain by the first opportunity. p JOHN SKELETON.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 18, 1777.
DESERTED from the Mecklenburg company of regulars belonging to this state the following soldiers, viz. James Hudson, Thomas Sutton, Garner Green, Richard Milton, Nehemiah Matthews, Nathan Russell, and Page Puckett, natives of said county. If they will return in a month from this date, and deliver themselves to the commanding officer in this city, they shall receive their bounty money, and be excused; but should they continue out after that time, a reward of TEN DOLLARS will be given for each of them. — Deserted likewise, John Thomas, a blacksmith, who lately worked in Amelia county; William Harris, who said he came from Bulpester; John Harris, and William Harris, two brothers from Carolina. TWENTY DOLLARS will be given for each of them, and it is hoped that all well-wishers to the American cause will be active in taking them, as they are vile offenders. Thomas has enlisted with two or three officers, and the other three have received very considerable sums of money to take other mens' places. 4 ISAAC HOLMES, Ensign.
DESERTED from the Manly galley, two men, viz. JOHN HARFORD, a sailor, who is about thirty years old, five feet eight or nine inches high, has short black hair, a very dark skin, is much addicted to liquor, and very talkative when so; had on when he went away a pair of canvas trousers, an old jacket, and a check shirt. WILLIAM WILKINS, a serjeant of marines, and formerly enlisted by captain John C. Cocke; he is about twenty five years old, five feet seven or eight inches high, and had on when he went away an old pair of white Virginia cloth breeches and cotton shirt. Whoever delivers the said men on board, or secures them so that I get them, shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward.
|| WILLIAM SAUNDERS, Captain.
COMMITTED to the jail of Isle of Wight county, on the eighteenth instant, a negro man who says his name is DOCTOR, and that he is the property of James Parker, late of Norfolk, and was hired out to some iron works up the country, where one Mr. Wilson was manager or owner. He appears to be an outlandish negro, but speaks English very well. The person who has the direction of him is desired to take him away, and pay charges.
|| MICAJAH WILLS, Jailer.
RUN away from Green Spring, the thirteenth of this instant (September) MARCUS, a negro fellow of a yellowish complexion, about thirty five years old, five feet three or four inches high, and had on a pair of iron spurs. He had on an old straw hat, shoes and stockings, old drill breeches, old osnaburg shirt, blue striped Virginia cloth waistcoat, and a blue duffel coat. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and delivers him to me at Green Spring, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward. || JOHN ELLIS.
RUN away from the subscriber in Hanover, two negro fellows, viz. LEWIS and PRINCE, the former was advertised some time last May by John Wilson to be delivered to the subscriber, and is a well set fellow about five feet six or seven inches high, has thick lips, and when spoke to a downcast look; had on when he went away a white hunting shirt, a pair of short breeches of tow and cotton, and a small hat. I expect he will endeavour to pass for a freeman, he having attempted to pass as such. Prince is an outlandish fellow, about six feet high, stout made, full eyed talks very fast, and not plain; had on a pair of sheep-skin breeches, a woollen jacket serge wove, striped in the filling with black and white wool, a white cotton shirt, and took another of the same kind with him, and had on a small bound black hat. He formerly was the property of Mr. Brown of King William, and has been much used to the tending of gentlemen, and is well acquainted with most of America. I expect he will endeavour to get to Howe's army, as he has once attempted to join Dunmore. Whoever will deliver the said runaways to the subscriber shall have ten dollars for each, or half the sum for securing them in jail, so I get them again. I will sell or swap either of them, to any person they may incline to go to. || NELSON ANDERSON, jun.
NEWCASTLE, Sept. 24, 1777.
STOLEN from my plantation in King William, two miles from Newcastle, early in this month, a BLACK MARE 4 feet 7 or 8 inches high, rather dull, her mane thick, shoulders much scarred by working, and the end of one of her ears is cut off; she is also scarred on the right buttock. Whoever delivers the said horse to me shall have 20s. reward and on conviction of the thief 4l.
DOROTHY JOHNSON.
RICHMOND TOWN, Sept. 8, 1777.
STOLEN out of my pasture, about the 20th of last month, a likely bay gelding about fourteen hands high, his back has been lately hurt before on the off side with a chair saddle, has no white about him, except he may have a few in his forehead and some saddle spots, was lately shod before, does not pace, but trots and gallops fast, and is rather dull; his body round, and rather long for his height. Whoever brings me the said horse shall have thirty shillings reward, and five pounds on conviction of the thief.
RICHARD ADAMS.