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

The Virginia Gazette.
Printed by ALEXANDER PURDIE, at the POST OFFICE.
WILMINGTON, Sept. 19.
A REPORT prevailed here a few days ago of the Randolph frigate of war, belonging to the United States, having taken four vessels, which has this morning been confirmed by a gentleman from Charlestown, who informs, that for want of seamen a number of gentlemen of that place, volunteers, and one Mr. McQueen, with several of his negroes, went on board. She then proceeded to sea, and took a large three-decked ship, mounting twenty guns, and two other vessels of eight guns each, from Jamaica bound for New York. Their cargoes consisted of 600 hhds. of rum, 800 hhds. of sugar, and a chest of half johannes, supposed to belong to the commissary, who was taken on board the ship. The vessels and cargoes were computed at above 100,000 l. sterling. She also retook a French vessel laden with salt.
NEW BERN, Sept. 19.
A FEW days ago we received an account from the bar, that two English brigs, one a very large one, the other mounting 10 or 12 guns, were arrived within the bar, and had taken several vessels which lay there, particularly a large French brig. There were many vessels there ready to go out, but the chief of them escaped by running up into the rivers again. The utmost despatch is making here to drive the sheep-stealers from whence they came, for it is supposed the fat mutton on the banks has been the chief temptation to this desperate manœuvre. The Sturdy Beggar privateer, of 14 carriage guns and 100 men, the state brig Pennsylvania Farmer, of 16 guns and 80 men, and the Heart of Oak, a sloop of 10 guns and 70 men, belonging to this town, are preparing to sail with all expedition in quest of the English pirates.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
DESERTED from the second Virginia regiment in New Jersey , the following soldiers, viz. Francis Dryskill , an Irishman , thirty five years of age, five ten inches high, short light hair, well made, chews tobacco, and very fond of liquor; took off with him his regimental blue coat, with white binding. Strather , five feet seven and a half inches high, red hair, and much freckled; he lived some where about Williamsburg , served in Captain Nicholas's company, the campaign at Norfolk , was discharged in August one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, and enlisted into the same company again. Benjamin Jones , five feet ten inches high, dark complexion, well set, black beard, and short hair; it is imagined that he is lurking about Baltimore , as his parents live nigh that town. Joseph Bryant , five feet nine inches high, fond of liquor, and has a remarkable scar on one of his lips; he was enlisted in King George county, Virginia , and it is imagined he may be taken there, as his parents live in the said county. William Denny , an Irishman , about thirty years of age, five feet seven inches high, round shouldered, light hair, much pitted with the smallpox, and fond of liquor. John Saunders , an Irishman , about eighteen years of age, five feet six inches high, short light hair, and smooth faced. John Stokes , a Virginian , about thirty years of age, short dark hair, round face, and fond of liquor. Thomas Conderan , an Irishman , twenty years of age, five feet five inches high, short black hair. Richard Lewis , an Englishman , thirty five years of age, five feet six inches high, short dark hair, much marked with the smallpox; he formerly lived in Loudoun county, Virginia . Thomas Tapp , serjeant, thirty years of age, six feet high, dark hair, slim made, pitted with the smallpox, talks in a whining manner; his wife, who was heavy with child, went off with him. Philip Ragan , corporal, twenty two years of age, five feet seven inches high, brown hair, speaks fierce, of a dark complexion. Brice Ragan , a private, brother to Philip , near his size, twenty years of age, fair complexion, of an agreeable look. Henry Mace , a private, five feet eight inches high, well set, fair face, had a blue hunting shirt when he went off. The serjeant, corporal, and Philip Ragan , carried off their regiments of blue with white worsted binding. They, with Mace , were enlisted into Captain Alexander's company, and may be taken in Frederick county, Virginia . EIGHT DOLLARS reward for each man, to be paid by  ALEX. SPOTSWOOD, Col. 2d Virg. reg.
TO be SOLD by the subscriber in Fredericksburg , A large quantity of MEDICINES, viz. Jesuits bark, rhubarb, jallap, manna, fenna, follicules, opium, gum Arabic, ipecacuanha, fement contrasine, camphire, Scammonio de Smyrne, white and blue vitriol, quicksilver, licorice, calomus, cantharides, balsam capivi, sal ammoniac, grubele, elquini, sarsaparilla, sulphur, saltpetre, alum, and mercurials piresles.
FIELDING LEWIS.
WANTED , a single woman able to teach about twelve or fifteen children, most of them girls, in READING, WRITING, and NEEDLE WORK. Such a one, of good character, qualified as above, may have SIXTY POUNDS a year, by applying to the subscribers in Warwick and York counties.
EDWARD HARWOOD. WILLIAM HEWITT.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 25, 1777.
THE officers who are absent with leave, and the soldiers absent on furlough, of the troops of this state (except those whose furloughs are not expired) are desired to join their respective companies immediately, otherwise they will be deemed deserters, and treated as such.
HAYNES MORGAN, Colonel Commandant of the State troops.
WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 18, 1777.
I HAVE in my possession a pair of chased GOLD STUDS, which were brought to my house by a negro girl, who says she found them in the street. They appear to have been much worn, and have a small stamp on the bottom of each. Any person who has lost them will apply to
WILLIAM RUSSELL.
To be SOLD at Westover, the seat of the late Hon. William Byrd, Esq; in Charles City county, on the first Monday in November next, if fair, otherwise next fair day, for ready money,
PART of the estate of the said deceased, consisting of forty likely Virginia born SLAVES, among whom are several very valuable tradesmen, particularly a fine blacksmith, a forge-man, colliers, carpenters, and very valuable miners; also the whole of his elegant and valuable household and kitchen furniture, five hundred ounces of fashionable plate, the plantation utensils, the whole of the flocks of horses, cattle, and sheep, the set of coach horses, together with the coach and chariot, several breeding mares, and some high-blooded colts, about one hundred tons of hay of last year's crop, in good order, and greatly improved by keeping, and many other articles too tedious to mention.
The EXECUTRIX.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Williamsburg , the first of this instant (September) a RED BAY HORSE about fourteen hands high, with two saddle spots on his back, but has no brand that I remember. Whoever delivers him to the subscriber, in Prince George county, shall have TWO DOLLARS reward.
HENRY BONNER.
STOLEN out of my pasture, the fourth of this instant (September) a GRAY GETLING eight years old, four feet seven inches high, strong made, has a small white spot in his face, a white ring about his right ear, occasioned by a string, some saddle spots, hanging mane and scutch tail, is a trotter, and has been lately foundered, which will appear by his hoofs. Whoever delivers the said horse to me, near Southampton courthouse, will have FIVE POUNDS reward, and upon conviction of the thief double that sum.
JOSEPH MARKS.
FOR sale , in the county of Hanover , on Potopoto-moy creek, a valuable TRACT of LAND containing about six hundred acres, whereon is a commodious brick dwelling-house with four rooms and a passage upon the first floor, and the same above stairs and in the cellar, with all convenient outhouses necessary for a family, and cleared land sufficient to work eight hands, with a barn and tobacco houses. It lies on the main road from Richmond town, at the falls of James river, to Hanover town, about twelve miles from the former, and six from the latter, and about eight miles from Hanover courthouse. It is remarkable for its being healthy, owing to its pleasant, high, and dry situation. It is convenient to several valuable mills, and to churches and meeting houses. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, on the premises.
JOSEPH SHELTON.
For SALE, MY house and lot in Williamsburg , at present the COFFEE HOUSE. For terms apply to me in Halifax, North Carolina , || JOHN WEBB.
THE subscriber wants a place as an OVERSEER for the ensuing year, who can manage the making of Indian corn, wheat, rye, oats, barley, flax, tobacco, &c. &c. and the other produces of this country. He can be recommended by Mr. Jonathan Gadsby, in Crucatuck, Nansemond county, whom he now lives with. || RICHARD SMIDDALL.
JOHN LUCAS, William Askins, and Richard Brinn, of Westmoreland , and Smith Stevens of Northumberland , draughts for the fifteenth Virginia regiment, having failed to attend, or submit themselves (being previously summoned) are hereby advertised as deserters, and a reward of SIX POUNDS will be paid for each, on their being delivered to me, or to any other continental officer.
GEORGE LEE TURBERVILLE, Capt. fifteenth Virginia battalion.
CAROLINE, Sept. 23, 1777.
WHEREAS my wife, Elsey George , has gone from my house, and for some time past has not behaved as a wife to me, I hereby forewarn all persons from trusting her, as I will not pay any debts she may contract. 2|| JOHN GEORGE.
WILLIAMSBURG, College Camp, Sept. 18, 1777.
REUBEN REASON, a deserter from my company of state troops, about five feet six inches high, of a ruddy complexion, with short black hair, fluent of speech, and remarkably fond of his horsemanship and dress, quitted this camp about a fortnight ago, and is supposed to have enlisted into a light horse company of his state. Whoever delivers him to the commanding officer here shall be rewarded agreeable to law.
JOHN POPE, Captain.
All those of the quotas of Captain Pope , Lieutenants Fields , Miner , and Clayton , who have received furloughs, are hereby ordered to repair, by the expiration of them, to this place.
JOHN POPE, Captain.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Mecklenburg county, near King's ford, the eighteenth of December last, AUSTIN , a large negro fellow five feet nine or ten inches high, about thirty years old, of a very yellow complexion, one of his hands (I believe his right) was burnt when he was young, which occasioned him to lose his thumb, and his fore finger is doubled up, and grows to his hand. It is probable he will change his name, and endeavour to pass for a free-man. Whoever delivers him to me shall have FIFTEEN POUNDS reward.
PETERFIELD JEFFERSON.
STRAYED from the subscriber in Williamsburg , this spring, two black heifers, the one marked with a crop in the right ear, the other marked with a half underkeel in one ear, and I do not recollect whether any mark or not is in the other; also a brindled heifer, branded IH upon her rump, which is scarce perceivable; likewise twenty sheep which strayed away last fall, the greatest part of them marked with a slit and underkeel in each ear, the others, as well as I recollect, had a crop in one ear, and a hole in the other. I will give two dollars reward for each of the heifers, and fifty shillings for the sheep, or in proportion for any part of them, on such information as I get them again.
JOHN JARAM.
STOLEN from my plantation in Pocahatan county, about thirty miles above the falls of James river, on Wednesday the tenth instant (September) a large black horse four feet nine or ten inches high, five years old last spring, paces and trots, has been worked all this summer, as may be seen by his shoulders, and I think he is branded on the near buttock DI in a piece. Also a large COPPER KETTLE, which holds twenty eight gallons, firm and good. I have some reason to think they are carried up the country, towards Roanoke . Whoever gives me intelligence, so that I get the said horse and kettle, shall have TEN POUNDS reward, or half that sum for either, and TWENTY FIVE POUNDS on conviction of the thief.
RICHARD LIGON.

LANCASTER (in Pennsylvania) Fresh and important intelligence, just arrived from the NORTHERN ARMY.
Published by a number of the members of CONGRESS now in town.
KINGSTON, Tuesday, 9 o'clock A. M. 23d Sept. Last night arrived here an express with the following important intelligence, from the secretary of the committee of Albany, by letters of which the following are copies, viz.
Camp four miles above Stillwater, Sept. 20, 1777.
Dear Sir, GENERAL GATES , being extremely hurried, has desired me to answer your letter of this day. The committee have his hearty thanks for their attention paid to the wounded. The waggons they have sent on will meet them at Stillwater, to which place they have been sent in boats. The General is sensible that the committee will afford the director general, Mr. Potts, every assistance in their power, whose care and attention to those unfortunate brave men deserves the highest credit.
Being yesterday morning informed, by our re- connoitring parties, that the enemy had struck their camp, and were advancing towards our left, the General detached Col. Morgan's light corps to ex- amine their direction, and harass their advance. This party, at half past 12, fell in with a picket of the enemy, which they immediately drove, and, after a brisk fire, were beat back by a strong reinforcement. This skirmish drew a regiment from our camp, and the main body of the enemy, to support the action, which, after a short cessation, renewed with redoubled ardour, and continued in- cessant till the close of day, when our men retired to camp, and the enemy a small distance in rear of the field. The succour which we occasionally detach- ed amounted to nine regiments. I have not yet ob- tained a return, but have reason to believe our killed does not exceed 80, and that the missing and wounded do not amount to 200. The concurrent testimony of prisoners and deserters, of various characters, assures us, that General Burgoyne, who commanded in person, was wounded in the left shoulder; that the 62d regiment was cut to pieces; and that the enemy suffered extremely, in every quarter where they were engaged. As Gene- ral Burgoyne's situation will shortly constrain him to a decisive action, reinforcements should be im- mediately pushed forward to our assistance, as our numbers are far from being equal to an assurance of victory, and every bosom must anticipate the con- sequence of a defeat. The enemy have quietly licked their sores this day.
The news of taking Ticonderoga is corroborated by several prisoners; and as an attack was designed on that post, I am inclined to believe it.
I am, dear Sir, &c.
JAMES WILKINSON.
Dear Sir,  ALBANY, Sept. 21, 1777 A. M. I WAS last night favoured with a letter from the Adjutant General, of which that on the other side is a copy. Just now Dr. Potts arrived, who informs that our loss differs very little from what is mentioned in that letter, and that the loss of the enemy in killed and wounded, &c. exceeds 1000.
That General Burgoyne is wounded is verily believed at our camp, from not only the testimony of prisoners and deserters, but from one of our riflemen, who in- forms, that, seeing three officers coming on, and that the middle one seemed to have the command, he watch- ed him, and after some time had a fair opportunity; that immediately after the fire he saw him clasp his hands, and was carried off by two officers.
Potts farther informs, that it is believed at our camp we are in possession of Ticonderoga, and that such spi- rits never prevailed in an army as does in ours: Wound- ed soldiers, when dressed, up with their pieces, and at it again.
We had some brave officers killed, such as Colonels Coburn and Adams, and some others. Major Fitch of Cortlandt's has a slight wound, and some other brave officers have been wounded.
Where General Lincoln is seems to be kept a secret, but it is universally believed he is at Fort Edward, and now on his march downwards. I intend this shall go with Major Troup, who will doubtless give you a bet- ter information than this.
I was just now told, that a man had arrived from our camp who confirms the account of Ticonderoga's being in our possession, and that three cannon were fired in our camp as a demonstration of joy. How true this is I know not. Have not seen the man, as I was busy writing this when I received the information.
Your's sincerely.
MATT. VISSCHER.
Dear Sir,  ALBANY, Sept. 22, 1777, A. M. I ENCLOSE you a copy of a letter which we have this moment received by express from Col. Hay, and most sincerely congratulate you on the im- portant intelligence it contains.
It is supposed that the enemy's army will endeavour to retake Ticonderoga. Thirty seven British prisoners arrived last night. Burgoyne's being wounded gains credit every moment. It may very probably be that General Lincoln will give them a drubbing before he reaches the lake. I am your's sincerely.
Mr. YATES.
MATT. VISSCHER.
CAMP above Stillwater, Sept. 22, 1777.
Sir, THE General entreats you will use every endeav- our possible to forward immediately a number of waggons, as we have this moment an account of the enemy's retreating. This matter must be pushed in the strongest manner possible, as much of our success must depend upon our troops being light.
I most sincerely congratulate you on the success of our arms at Ticonderoga, and am most respectfully, Sir, your most obedient servant, UDNEY HAY. JOHN BARCLAY, Esq;
ALBANY, Sept. 21, 1777.
Dear Sir, SINCE writing mine of this day's date, I have seen Capt. Jacob J. Lansingh, assistant deputy muster- master, just arrived from camp, who informs, that just when he was coming away an express arrived from General Lincoln to General Gates, informing, that our troops were in possession of Ticonderoga, and had taken two hundred and ninety three British prisoners, one hundred of ours retaken, two hundred batteaus, eighteen gun boats, one armed schooner, and that upon its arriving at our camp thirteen pieces of cannon were fired.
I congratulate you upon the occasion, and remain your's sincerely. MATT. VISSCHER.
KINGSTON, Tuesday Noon.
BY another express, just arrived, we have the fol- lowing farther particulars, by which it appears that though Ticonderoga was not in our hands at the time we supposed, it probably is by this time, or will be very soon, though we have reason to think that Bur- goyne's desperate situation will stimulate him to the utmost exertions.
Dear Sir,  Monday morning, six o'clock, BY a number of scouts who have this morning come in from reconnoitring, I am convinced the enemy mean very speedily to renew the attack. Al- bany, not Ticonderoga, is undoubtedly General Bur- goyne's object; therefore provide for the worst, and suffer not the least delay in marching the militia to this camp. Enclosed I send you a copy of the good news received yesterday, from Col. Brown. I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
HORATIO GATES.
North end of LAKE GEORGE, Sept. 18, 1777.
Sir, WITH great fatigue, after marching all last night, I arrived at this place at break of day, and, after the best disposition of the men I could make, immediately began the attack, and in a few minutes carried the place. Then, without any loss of time, detached a considerable party of my men to the mills, where a great number of the enemy were posted, who also were now made prisoners, a small number of whom, having taken possession of a block house in that vicinity, were with more difficulty brought to submission, but at the sight of a cannon they surrendered.
During this season of success, Mount Defiance also fell into our hands. I have taken possession of the old French lines at Ticonderoga, and have sent in a flag, demanding a surrender of Tye, and Mount Indepen- dence, in strong and peremptory terms. I have had as yet no information of the event of Col. Johnson's at- tack on the Mount. My loss of men in these several actions is not more than three or four killed, and five wounded. The enemy's loss in killed is less. I find myself in possession of 293 prisoners, viz. 2 Captains 9 Subalterns, 2 commissaries, non-commissioned officers and privates 143 British, 119 Canadians, 18 artificers, and retook more than 100 of our men; to- tal 293, exclusive of the prisoners retaken. The wa- ter craft I have taken is 150 batteaus, below the falls, in Lake Champlain, 50 above the falls, including 17 gun boats, and one armed sloop, arms equal to the number of prisoners, some ammunition, and many other things which I cannot yet ascertain. I must not forget to mention a few cannon, which may be of great service to us.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 23.
A GENTLEMAN just arrived from camp informs, that General Washington crossed over the Schuyl- kill on Friday night, with four divisions of his army, and are now encamped near the Swede's ford, in front of the enemy, lying on this side the Schuylkill; Gene- rals Wayne, Maxwell, and the militia under General Potter, in the rear of the enemy, whose camp is at the Valley Forge, about five or six miles from the Swede's ford. General Smallwood, with 2500 of the Mary- land militia, joined General Wayne on Sunday morn- ing, all in high spirits.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 10
BY a letter from Congress, dated York town, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30, 1777, we learn that they had determined, upon due consideration, to hold their session at that place, where they are now assembled. Congress congratulate upon our success to the North; that by the destruction of the enemy's vessels on Lake George, and in the upper part of Lake Champlain, with the force now in their rear under General Lincoln, the retreat of the British army is extremely precarious. Major Troup, aid de camp to General Gates, who brought the despatches to Congress of our success, in- formed, that he met large reinforcements going up to
General Gates; that the army were in high spirits, and that every thing promised success in that quarter. That they understood part of General Howe's army was then in possession of Philadelphia, and that General Wash- ington was on his march towards the enemy. General M'Dougal, with about fourteen hundred continental troops, had joined the General, and our militia, with our state battalion, were all advanced towards the enemy; so that they hoped, before long, to have the pleasure of sending good news from that quarter likewise.
The General Mercer privateer, belonging to Baltimore, has taken, and brought safe into port, a fine new brig bound to Lisbon with 150,000 wt. of codfish; the vessel and cargo valued at upwards of 10,000.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 10, 1777.
AS an encouragement to those who already have, and an inducement to others who may be in- clined to promote the beneficial effects intended by the establishment of LOAN OFFICES in the diffe- rent states for the purpose of borrowing money on interest, thereby preventing the necessity of a far- ther emission of paper currency, the Hon. Conti- nental Congress have resolved, that the interest which shall arise after the 10th day of September last on LOAN OFFICE CERTIFICATES, already issued, or shall be issued before the first day of March next, be annually paid at the respective Loan Offices in bills of exchange on the Commissioners of the United States in Paris, at the rate of five livres of France for every Spanish milled dollar due for in- terest as aforesaid, or in Continental bills of credit, at the option of the respective lenders.
WILLIAM ARMISTEAD , Commissioner.
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 gal- lons. Any person inclined to purchase such a still may see it by applying to
(2) JOHN MURRY.
To be SOLD, on Monday the seventeenth of November, at Culpeper courthouse, being court day,
A TRACT OF LAND on Muddy creek, in said coun- ty, altogether or in parcels, containing about two thousand five hundred acres, belonging to the es- tate of Mr. William Cowne, deceased. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by
2|| THE EXECUTORS.
For SALE,
THREE hundred and thirty five acres of land, pleasantly situated on Pamunkey river, in New Kent county, with a dwelling-house and other improve- ments thereon. Two hundred and fifteen acres of well timbered land on Diascun creek, in James City county. Also a grist mill newly built, on a good stream, with two pair of stones, convenient to navigation on Pamunkey and Chickahominy rivers. For terms apply to B. DANDRIDGE.
To be RENTED for a term of years, and entered upon at Christmas, or sooner,
THE houses where Charles Gilmore lately kept store, in Brunswick county, Meherrin parish, known by the name of the Glebe, but a few miles from Hick's ford, on the main road to Halifax. Its situation, as well as improvements, render it convenient for a ta- vern-keeper, merchant, or tradesman. Any quantity of land may be had with the houses that will best suit the tenant, and any additional improvement made that is thought necessary. 7|| JAMES WALL, jun.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 1, 1777.
THE recruiting officers of the 11th Virginia regi- ment 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.
SOME time in July last I hired a bay mare in Wil- iamsburg with a saddle and bridle, of Christopher Tigler (Culpeper county) to ride to Fredericksburg, for the sum of thirty shillings, but in case I chose to purchase the mare I was to pay Mr. Tigler the sum of eighteen pounds, which I have accordingly done, and have his receipt for the money; since which I have been informed the said Christopher Tigler hath given out in reports, much to my prejudice, that he had hired his mare to a man (one Bullett) whom he believed would never return her; that he was certainly gone off with the mare, and had done no better than stealing her. I take this method, as there is no recourse to law at this time, to demand of the said Christopher Tigler whether the above agreement is or is not the truth. If he has any pretence to honesty, he will answer me through the channel of this Gazette. If he does not give me an answer that way, nor any other that I shall afterwards take, I hope those who are acquainted with me, or him, will take his silence as a confession of his guilt, and owning of him- self to be a liar. 1|| JOHN BULLETT.

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 4000 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.
LEWIS BURWELL, DUDLEY DIGGES, (5) THOMAS NELSON, jun. NATH. BURWELL, jun. } trustees.
At a Court of Admiralty held in the city of Williamsburg, the 9th day of October 1777.
JACOB, ROBERT, and NED, negro men slaves who were taken on board the armed boat Dreadnought , being, together with the said boat, libelled in this court at the suit of the said James and Richard Barron, and no person appearing to claim either of the said slaves, it is ordered that publick notice be thrice given in the Virginia Gazette , that unless any person claiming a property in either of them shall appear and prosecute the same on or before the twenty eighth day of this instant, the court will proceed according to law.
WILLIAM RUSSELL, Cl. Cur.
Jacob says he belongs to Hancock Jacob, Robert to Arthur Upshaw, and Ned to Douglas Willett, all of Northampton county.
To be SOLD for ready money, at Hampton, on Monday the 20th of this instant (October) by decree of the Hon. Court of Admiralty,
THE armed boat DREADNOUGHT , together with her guns, rigging, tackle, apparel, and furniture, lately taken by Captains James and Richard Barron. Also, on Monday the 27th instant will be sold, in the city of Williamsburg, four very likely NEGRO MEN, taken in the said boat, and sold by decree of the said court. An inventory of the guns, rigging, &c. may be seen by applying to either of the Captains Barrons, or the subscriber in this city.
BEN: FOWELL, Marshal.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Daniel Du Val, deceased, will be sold to the highest bidder at his late dwelling in Caroline county, on Monday the 27th of this instant (October) if fair, otherwise next fair day.
TWO tracts of land in said county, adjoining each other, containing about two hundred and ninety two acres each. There is on each tract a very good dwelling-house, with orchards of apples and peaches, and very valuable low grounds on one tract for a meadow. They lie about eight miles from Fredericksburg, and four from Conway's warehouses. Any person inclined to purchase may view the land by applying to James Rains, living on one of the above-mentioned tracts. Credit will be allowed the purchaser until the 20th of June 1779, on giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. ||
HENRY DU VAL, JOHN DU VAL, executors.
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 Warwicks 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. || W. GOOSLEY.
I have a new WAGGON, with a team of young horses, for sale.
THE soldiers both of the continental and state service, who have been indulged with furloughs from York garrison which have expired, are ordered forthwith to repair to their station. Those who obtained such furloughs for recovery of health, and are still too low to return, must, immediately, send certificates thereof, under the hand of some field officer of militia in their respective counties. These orders must be punctually obeyed, and delinquents may expect to be treated as deserters to the utmost rigour. Given under my hand at head quarters, in the said garrison, the 8th of October, 1777.
E. CARRINGTON, Lieut. Col. Art.
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 Pennsylvania 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 set in timothy. It lies near the old courthouse. ||
G. JEFFERSON.
PRINCESS ANNE, October 1, 1777.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. William Hunter, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, and all who have demands against the same to make them known to
ELIZABETH TENANT, Adm.
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. || JOHN VALENTINE.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 1st of November,
A PLANTATION within two miles of Cabin Point, on the Boreling Ally road, whereon is a good dwelling-house and other convenient outhouses. The place is very conveniently situated for a merchant, publican, or tradesman. Terms will be agreed on at the day of sale.
DOILEY KEY.
To be SOLD at Orange courthouse, on Thursday the 23d instant (October) if fair, otherwise next fair day, for ready money,
TRACT of well timbered land, containing about 1200 acres, lying within a few miles of the courthouse. Any person inclined to view the land will be shown it the day before the sale by applying to Mr. James Gaines, who lives near the premises. 2p RICHARD POLLARD.
For SALE,
TWO tracts of land in Nansemond county, within 3 miles of Suffolk, containing in the whole about 900 acres, whereon are two plantations, with cleared land sufficient for ten hands, some improveable meadow ground, and a good stream for a mill. For terms apply to the subscriber in Halifax town, North Carolina.
JOHN WEBB.
For SALE, and immediately when purchased possession to be given,
TWO half acre lots in the town of Richmond, on Schockoe hill, a very publick and pleasant situation, whereon is a large and well projected dwelling-house, and convenient outhouses, suitable either for publick or private life. There is a fine spring at the foot of the lots, though they are exceeding level, and fine for a garden. Also four acres of good MEADOW, within 3 quarters of a mile of the above; and 218 acres of well timbered LAND, about 4 miles from Richmond. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscriber, on the premises.
DABNEY MILLER.
WHEREAS my wife Lucy hath behaved in a very unfriendly manner to me, this is to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts she may contract, for I am going away as a listed soldier for 3 years.
JOHN DOUDING.
KING GEORGE county, October 1, 1777.
WHEREAS my wife Mary Fulligar has robbed my house, and left her bed without any provocation from me, I give this notice that I will not pay any debt of her contracting after this date, as this is the third time of her behaving in the like manner. 2p JOHN FULLIGAR.
Wanted Immediately.
A SINGLE man, a WEAVER, also a DITCHER, that come well recommended, will meet with proper encouragement by applying to me at Holt's, near Mr. Edward Warren's ordinary, in New Kent county. ||
WILLIAM TAYLOR.
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. Wilcox 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.
COMMITTED to the jail of Sussex county, on the 13th of September, an outlandish negro man, who cannot, or will not, tell his master's name. He is 35 or 40 years old, 5 feet 4 inches high, and has had the smallpox. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges. ||
JOHN BERRYMAN.
WHEREAS a certain John Wells enlisted with me the twenty second of September, and has since secreted himself, and has not appeared at the place of rendezvous, I therefore offer a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS to any person that will deliver the said Wells to me in Williamsburg, or any continental officer. ||
ROBERT THOMPSON, ensign in the fourth Virg. reg.
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.
J. K. READ.
FREDERICKSBURG, Sept. 8, 1777.
FOR sale, two lots in this town fronting Mr. Charles Walbington's and the river, with a large granary, stable, &c. thereon, convenient to the Quarry Landing, pal'd in. Also the following tracts of land in Spotsylvania, one within seven miles of this town, on the road to Orange and Culpeper courthouses, known by the name of the Black Ordinary, containing eleven hundred acres. A tract of four hundred acres three miles higher up the same road, near Raines's ordinary. These tracts are well timbered, level, and good for farming. And three tracts within about three miles of Corbin's bridge, one of fifteen hundred, one of one hundred and thirty three, and the other of two hundred acres, which are chiefly to clear. The lots and lands will be shown, and the terms made known, on application to the subscriber.
JAMES SOMERVILLE.
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
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 office 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 short, 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.
HEAD QUARTERS, WILLIAMSBURG, October 1, 1777.
FINDING that the quotas of men draughted from the following counties, viz. Elizabeth City, Buckingham, Charles City, Essex, Henrico, King & Queen, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mecklenburg, New Kent, James City, York, Gloucester, and the city of Williamsburg, are to be retained in the service of this state, in lieu of a like number already given up to continental use, I am therefore to order and direct that the said several quotas, with such officers as are within this state, do immediately repair to this station; and that the gentlemen officers, if they have, in consequence of a former advertisement of mine, delivered their men and money, as therein mentioned, to officers in continental service, that they, without delay, stop them from marching on, and that they repair to this place, and send the money by each such officer received, that proper applications may be made of it.
DAVID MASON, Col. fifteenth Virg. reg.
FOR sale, and may be entered on immediately, between four and five hundred acres of land in Hanover county, about twelve miles above Newcastle, and nine miles to Richmond, convenient to the courthouse and several very good mills. There is on the land a dwelling-house thirty two by twenty eight feet, four rooms below with three fire places, and two rooms above, a kitchen thirty two by sixteen feet, two rooms below and two above, with three fire places, a granary, two tobacco houses, and several convenient outhouses, very good apple and peach orchards, and about seventy thousand corn hills sowed in wheat. The plantation is in good order for cropping, and very kind for tobacco, wheat, or corn. Any person inclining to purchase the said land may know the terms by applying to Captain Thomas Austin, who lives in the neighbourhood, or the subscriber in Prince Edward county.
CHARLES ALLEN.
N. B. Corn, wheat, and fodder, may be had on the land, on reasonable terms.
If the land is not sold by the first of December, it will be rented for one year.
DESERTED last February, from Captain Nat. Burwell's company of artillery, STEPHEN KELSEY, about five feet eight or ten inches high, of a swarthy complexion, has light hair, a down look when spoke to, an impediment in his speech, and is supposed to be gone to N. Carolina. Whoever delivers him to the commanding officer in Williamsburg shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward. ||
WILLIAM MEREDITH, Capt. Lieut.
DESERTED from my company of continental artillery, JOHN NUTTLE, five feet five or six inches high, twenty one or twenty two years of age, has light hair, was bred to the sea, and is supposed to be gone to Philadelphia. Whoever delivers him to the commanding officer of the continental troops at York or Portsmouth shall have TWENTY DOLLARS reward. ||
N. BURWELL, Captain of artillery.
To be RENTED,
SEVEN neat rooms, in the house occupied by Mr. Richard Charlton, in the back street, opposite to Mrs. Starke's, to gentlemen who choose to live private and furnish their own rooms. A good stable belonging to the premises, and immediate possession given at the meeting of the Assembly. ROBERT GILBERT.

FAIRFAX county, Virginia, Aug. 27, 1777.
DESERTED from capt. Thomas West's company of the 10th Virginia regiment, commanded by col. Edward Stevens , the following deserters, viz. Jeremiah Brown , of Fairfax county, aged 28 years, 5 feet 11 inches high, slender made, dark complexion and eyes, by trade a carpenter. Hezekiah Matteny , aged 22 years, 5 feet 10 inches high, slender made, light hair, a shoemaker by trade. James Maddox , aged 27 years, 5 feet 8 inches high, light complexion, close made, a planter. Henry Jones , aged 17 years, 5 feet 5 inches high, slender made, light complexion, a planter. Charles Potter , aged 18 years, 5 feet 4 inches high, light complexion, close made, a planter. Davis Ratcliff , aged 20 years, 5 feet 7 inches high, close made dark complexion, a planter. Edward Meeks , aged 30 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, close made, light complexion, a planter. John Hayly , aged 23 years, 5 feet 8 inches high, close made, dark complexion, a tailor. John Smith an Englishman , aged 30 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, close made, dark complexion, a wheelwright. John Williamson , aged 19 years, 5 feet 9 inches high, close made, dark complexion, a planter. William Roberts , an Irishman , aged 30 years, 5 feet 7 inches high, light complexion, a planter. William Anderson , an Englishman , aged 28 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, close made, dark complexion, a planter. George Johnson , an Englishman , aged 25 years, 5 feet 5 inches high, slender made, dark complexion, a blacksmith. Joseph Stoughton , of Loudoun county, aged 28 years, 5 feet 10 inches high, slender made, dark complexion, a planter. James Rush , aged 21 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, slender made, light complexion, a planter. Richard Crop , of Prince William county, aged 18 years, 5 feet 7 inches high, close made, dark complexion. One hundred and sixty dollars reward will be given for the above deserters, or ten dollars for each, if delivered to the commanding officer of the regiment, or to me in Fairfax county.
CHARLES LEWIS BROADWATER, lieut.
FOR sale, in Charlotte county, about 12 miles from the courthouse, and one from Fuqua's ferry, on Staunton river, 1000 acres of good land for tobacco, corn, wheat, flax, &c. well improved for 6 or 8 hands, whereon is a good dwelling-house with four rooms on the lower floor, two remarkable good chimnies, one brick and the other stone, a large garden, kitchen, dairy, and spring house, an exceeding fine granary, tobacco houses, and a still house with two stills, the houses chiefly new, and well built, also apple and peach orchards sufficient to make 500 gallons of brandy and 1000 gallons of cider, convenient to church, sundry mills and fisheries, there being several within two miles from the said dwelling-house. Also 1113 acres of very good land in Pittsylvania county, about 25 miles from the above tract, unimproved, well timbered and watered, with exceeding fine range for stock. Any person inclinable to purchase must apply to the subscriber, now living on the Charlotte tract, before the first of September , as he will then set out to the south, and not return till Christmas .
8|| THO: CARTER.
The said land will still be for sale after Christmas , if not purchased before September . T. C.
To be RENTED, and entered into the 1st of November next,
A HOUSE in the town of Manchester , with two rooms below, two above, and a cellar underneath; also a kitchen, stable, and garden adjoining. For terms apply to 5|| A. STEUART.
E D U C A T I O N.
THE great want of publick schools for the education of youth, and the important advantages arising to the community from a proper cultivation of the human mind in its early state together with the expectations of a recompense for discharging, with credit, so laborious and useful an undertaking, have induced the reverend mr. Andrews , and mr. Swinton , to form a resolution, of opening a school at the glebe in Suffex , at Christmas next. As a knowledge of Latin and Greek has always been judged necessary for some professions in civil and active life, gentlemen who choose to send their children will have them instructed in those languages after the most approved methods; and as teaching boys only these who are to be brought up to trade and business, or the mechanical arts, is rather spending their time to little purpose, they will be enabled to acquire a grammatical knowledge of their own tongue, and taught to read, with propriety, the best English authors, Writing , Accompts , Geography , the most useful branches of the Arithmeticks , and French . The strictest care will be taken of their morals, and decent behaviour; and they will be guided in the paths of religion, according to the doctrine of the church of England . The price of board in the neighbourhood is at present 12l. a year, finding themselves bedding. Tuition 5l. a year, the one half to be paid at admission, the other at the expiration of the year. 4||
FOR sale, the following tracts of land in the upper end of Gaswell county, North Carolina , viz. The first lying on both sides of Country Line creek, containing by estimation 1850 acres, on which are several plantations, and 100 acres of cleared land or upwards. On one of the plantations is a large dwelling-house built with brick, two stories high, with four rooms on a floor, a workhouse 24 by 16 with a stone chimney, a kitchen 20 by 16 with a stone chimney, a dairy, smokehouse, and all other necessary outhouses, gardens, &c. The whole new and in good repair, an apple orchard of about 300 bearing trees of the best kind of fruit, and a large peach orchard. The land is very rich, and good for tobacco, wheat, corn, &c. lies within 90 or 100 miles of Cross Creek , and will afford 150 or 200 acres of choice good meadow land. The situation is remarkably high and pleasant, and the springs (which are very plenty) equal to any on the continent.---On another of the plantations (which lies on the main road to Petersburg and Halifax ) is a dwelling-house 24 by 16 with a brick chimney, an office 16 by 12 with a brick chimney, and a kitchen; a warehouse 24 by 16, a storehouse 20 by 16, and a tub mill newly built on a very good stream.---The second tract, lying within 2 or 3 miles of the above, contains by estimation 1240 acres, and is exceedingly level, very rich, well timbered and watered.---I have also several other smaller tracts, lying in the same neighbourhood to dispose of. Any person inclinable to purchase any of the above-mentioned lands may be shewn the whole, or any part thereof, by applying to the subscriber, who now lives on the premises, or in his absence to David Hart , contiguous thereto, who is empowered to sell, &c. || NATH: HART.
FOR sale, the much celebrated Childers , as likely a stud horse as any in Virginia ; he is full large, his blood extraordinary good, and in full perfection. Any person inclinable to purchase such a horse cannot be better supplied than by applying to the subscriber in the lower end of Louisa county. 4|| JAMES DILLARD.
Fredericksburg, August 30, 1777.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the publick, that he has removed from the shop he lately occupied to the shop kept by the late mr. Richard Lewis , where he carries on the SADDLERY and HARNESS business in their several branches, and where gentlemen may be supplied on short notice, he having laid in an assortment of materials of the best quality. Work will be done on reasonable terms, with thanks to those who please to give employ to
EDW. SIMPSON.
N. B. Good encouragement will be given to journeymen capable of working at the above branches of trade.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the coun- mons at Portsmouth , about the 17th of July , a dark bay horse about 6 years old, with a small star in his forehead in shape like a heart, is low made before, his hind legs straight, paces and trots, has a way of throwing the saddle cloth back when riding him, is a very good chair horse, very easy catched, and no way inclinable to jump fences. Whoever brings him to me, in Portsmouth , shall be handsomely rewarded; and if stolen, I will give 50 dollars, on conviction of the thief.
|| BENJAMIN BANNERMANN.
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 flow of speech. William Harnes , 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 match to head quarters, or to myself in Peytersburg , 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 .
MANCHESTER, September 1, 1777.
THE subscriber will dispose of the following tracts of LAND at moderate prices, and allow a reasonable time to pay the money; or he will exchange them for small tracts of good tobacco land, not exceeding thirty miles from the falls of James river. One thousand seven hundred and fifty four acres in Bedford county, on both sides of the north fork of Otter river, has a good deal of cleared land upon it, a meadow, a large apple and peach orchard, produces tobacco of the best quality, and an extensive range for stock of all kinds. Three hundred and odd acres on the same water course, with about fifty acres of cleared land, and a good mill upon it with a never-failing stream. Two hundred and odd acres in Louisa county, upon the South river, opposite to the Rev. Mr. Todd's , and formerly belonged to John and Thomas East , and I believe one of them now lives upon it; part of this tract is low grounds. One hundred and eight acres in the same county, where David Cosby , jun. formerly lived, on the main road to the courthouse, a small distance above where Mr. Juett kept ordinary some years ago. Four hundred acres on Mechunk creek, in Albemarle county, which formerly belonged to one Webster . Three hundred and thirty seven acres on the head branches of Cunningham's creek in Albemarle county, empties into the North river, and I understand one Hancock lives upon the land. Two hundred and twenty six acres in Amberst county, on Wildernefs creek, which formerly belonged to David Davenport . ----- acres in Goochland county, near Lickinghole church, and upon the main road where Francis Hilly formerly lived.---The above will direct any person inclinable to purchase to a view of the lands, and I shall attend at Henrico courts in October and November next, to inform them of the prices and other particulars.
ALEXANDER BAINE.