The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1773-10-14 00:00:00

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FROM THE FRONTIERS OF PRUSSIA, JULY 18.
THE public and secret preparations carrying on by his Prussian Majesty, since the dismemberment of Poland, shew that he is resolved to be ready, at all events, to defend his newly acquired dominions. Besides the considerable augmentations by raising new regiments of foot, and by adding to the old ones, formerly mentioned, a fresh order is now issued for adding 50 men to each squadron of Hussars, which before consisted of an hundred; and three other regiments are to be raised. The corps of Boshiacs, which first consisted of six squadrons, and afterwards raised to ten, is now to be augmented to twenty; and the corps of foot Chasseurs is augmented to 600 men. All the fresh created bodies are to be placed in the newly acquired country in Poland.
Berlin, July 16. The harvest is come on this year much sooner than usual, and the crops are very considerable.
Rome, July 14. As, by divine favour, we have reaped a most plentiful harvest in this country, our governors have given notice that the granaries shall be open at the price of seven crowns and a half the measure, from this time to the end of September.
Madrid July 27. The Spanish ministry seem more and more alarmed, every day, by the accounts from South America, and are now exerting every effort to stop the insurrections from becoming general. The squadrons which were fitting out at Cadiz and Seville are to be augmented with three ships of the line each, besides frigates, &c. and the army intended to be sent is to be encreased to 15,000 men. It is hoped that this armament will be attended with happy consequences.
Warsaw, July 27. It begins now to appear very plain that the common cause has united all the confederacies, whose intention is certainly to drive the foreign troops from the kingdom. The King himself, and all the great officers of state, seem inclined to favour this resolution. At Guefna a formidable confederacy is formed, at the head of which is the chancellor of Lithuania, the colonel of the King's guards, and many other persons of importance. They have published their intention by manifesto, and invite all their fellow subjects to join them.
Amsterdam, July 20. Letters received from good hands at London import that Colonel Morrison, arrived there from the East Indies, is charged on the part of the Great Mogul to request the King's protection against the Nabobs, who have raised a rebellion in his empire; and the said letters assure that the Great Mogul offers to his Britannic Majesty a considerable district of Indostan, and that he has granted to Colonel Morrison three lacks of roupees to defray the expence of his embassy.
Paris, July 16. A woman, exasperated at not being able to subdue, by her prudent counsels, her husband's passion for wine, and enraged to see him come home drunk, took up an empty bottle, threw it at his head, and he fell dead on the spot, she saying at the same time, "A drunkard ought to perish only by a bottle." Justice has taken cognizance of this affair.
Hamburg, August 7. Authentic advices, arrived here yesterday from Baron Stackelberg, the Russian minister at Warsaw, that fresh articles of peace have been offered by Field Marshal Romanzow to the Grand Vizier, by which it was proposed to refer the disputed matters, such as the independence of the Crimea, and the free navigation of the Black Sea, to the arbitration of the Emperor, and some other christian powers; but their overture was received with disdain.
L O N D O N, July 20.
THERE was something originally so desirable in the name of King that every ruler became ambitious of acquiring that distinguishing characteristic, and as it could not be purchased without an early knowledge how to govern, parents were very strict and careful to educate their royal issue under such tutors and governors as they well knew were truly capable and able to fit and form the minds of their children for that great task, in the wise performance of which they with justice imagined the honour and safety of their house, as well as the happiness of their subjects, depended. For this mighty purpose they were ever assiduous in their enquiry after men of extensive talents as well as literature, who had abilities to instruct the growing prince, not only in books, but in men, and the arts of government; in short, to give him a royal education; who could expand his ideas adequate to the exalted, sublime situation of a throne. These great monarchs never consulted the birth nor quality, but the genius of men, for their sons preceptors. Neither family nor title, though derived from a race of Kings and heroes, had the least incentive in their choice; but who was fittest for the arduous care was only best and proper in their eyes. The great Philip of Macedon singled out Aristotle for the tutor of his son Alexander, and how he prospered under his preceptor his reign well testifies; and Aristotle, it is said, was of the most obscure descent perhaps in all Greece. Alexander knew not what it was even to amuse in trifles; his hours were dedicated to wise and manly exercises, except his love of music, in which it is said he excelled. But he soon discarded the instrument of harpsichord on a reproof from his
tutor , that princes should not divert their time with performances suited only to their slaves for their amusement.
The faith of parliament, says a judicious correspondent, is properly deemed and called the faith of the nation. It is the security for the payment of creditors of the nation. The people, by their representatives in parliament, pledge their faith to individual persons for the repayment of such money, with interest, as they shall advance for their service. The faith of parliament, therefore, should ever be held, and kept so sacred and inviolate, as not to give room for any doubt whatsoever, even in matters the most remote or oblique; for whenever a parliament shall take the least steps of a contrary nature, it must of course sink and depreciate the credit of the public. The faith of parliament should, like Cæsar's wife, be free from all suspicion. As private faith arises from an opinion of the integrity, as well as ability, of the person we trust, so public faith is grounded on an opinion of the integrity, as well as ability, of parliament. If, therefore, we should ever have a parliament that notoriously wanted integrity, how could the creditors of the nation place a proper confidence in them, or think their debts secure? If ever we should have a parliament so totally vitiated and corrupted as to pay no regard to their duty and consciences, would it not necessarily and of course strike at the root of public credit? If ever we should have a parliament, that, in all its measures, acted contrary to the sense and desires of the people, an manifestly disregarded the service and benefit of the nation, how could the creditors of it possibly have an opinion of the integrity of such a parliament, or think their money secure? Could they believe that a parliament, which had betrayed the rights of its constituents, would be true to them? Indeed, whenever a parliament shall, by all their resolutions and measures, plainly appear to have a different interest from the people they were chosen to represent, parliamentary faith can hardly subsist, because it would have lost the very grounds of all credit. In short, the faith of parliament cannot well exist when the integrity of it is gone.
Bank notes, which pass currently for specie, are of advantage and credit to the kingdom, as they serve to encrease its commerce, and to support the dignity of the state; but then bank notes, being the most convenient bribes for a minister's use, have been the general means of effecting that parliamentary corruption, which is both the greatest injury and highest discredit to the kingdom; for without bank notes the minister could neither bribe so easily at elections of members of parliament, nor corrupt them so effectually after they were elected.
It is talked of, at the west end of the town, that the distinction next winter between the ministerial and patriotic members will be as follows, the former will wear all black bob wigs , and the latter their own hair . Hair has rose upon the above occasion 25 per cent.
As the ship Endeavour whose voyage round the world has been lately published) was crossing the Line, Captain Cook, Mr. Banks, Doctor Solander, &c. observed that luminous appearance of the sea which has been so often mentioned by navigators, and of which such various causes have been assigned; some supposing it to be occasioned by fish, which agitated the water by darting at their prey, some by the putrefaction of fish and other marine animals; some by electricity, and others referring it into great variety of different causes. It appeared to emit flashes of light exactly resembling those of lightning, only not so considerable; but they were so frequent that sometimes eight or ten were visible almost at the same moment. They were of opinion that they proceeded from some luminous animal; and, upon throwing out the casting net, this opinion was confirmed. It brought up a species of the Medusa , which, when on board, had the appearance of metal violently heated, and emitted a white light. With these animals were taken some very small crabs, of three different species, each of which gave as much light as a glow worm, though the creature was not so large by nine tenths. Upon examination of these animals, Mr. Banks had the satisfaction to find that they were all entirely new.
July 23. It has been often conjectured that the three vast continents of Europe, Asia, and America, are so joined as to form but one. Taking this for granted, and it will follow, that the whole four continents are united; for it is an unquestionable fact that the continent of Africa is joined to that of Asia by the Isthmus of Suez, which some have not improbably deemed the Golhen of the antients. The eastern parts also of European Muscovy join Asia, and that again, in some very high latitudes, joins the northern parts of America. From hence it should seem, though our discoveries have not as yet ascertained the fact, that there is somewhere a junction of the four continents; and this will solve the difficulty under which historians have laboured, when attempting to account for the manner of peopling those immense tracts of land, which by vulgar error are supposed to be separated by the ocean from other continents.
A letter from Helle Cassel, dated June 20, mentions the following affair to have happened near that city: As the regiment of the hereditary prince were on their march thither, a captain made his company halt, and drew up around him the grenadiers, who loved him as their father, because he treated them as his children. He then made a short speech to them concerning their station, and earnestly
exhorted them always to discharge their duty. "Above all (added he) never desert, let what will happen to you." Having said this, he next distributed all the money he had amongst them, then drew a pistol from the holster of his saddle, discharged it into his breast, and fell dead on the spot. It is not known to what cause this rash action is to be attributed, especially as the captain was not less remarkable for mildness of manners, and integrity of heart, than for possessing a lively temper, and social disposition.
The bar girl at an inn on the Cambridge road, being pregnant by a Squire in the neighbourhood, after assuring him of her condition, and he shewing more than indifference, she pulled out a pair of small pointed scissars, and stabbed him to the heart.
A man of war of the third rate, and a 40 gun ship, are by orders of government to be got ready to carry over the new officers to the East Indies by the middle of September.
They write from Dublin that the repeated emigrations, and decay of trade there, have at last roused the people in power to think seriously of the good of their country, in order to prevent its ruin.
The expulsion of the Turks out of Europe, the dissolution of the electoral college, with the restitution to the empire of Alsace, &c. are said to be some of the present points in view.
Some Neapolitan officers, who had been ten years in slavery at Algiers, are just released by his Sicilian Majesty. One of them, it seems, was so much in favour with the Dey, on whose person he constantly attended, that he made him the most generous offers, to engage him to stay with him, and on the officer's declining, sent him home loaded with presents, and gave him a passport to trade freely in the state.
By a captain of a ship, arrived from Weymouth, we are informed, that last week some fishermen brought into that port a Schooner about 70 tons burthen; her lading chiefly consisted of spirits and some tea, but not a living creature on board.
A piece of very rich silk brocade is now making for a great personage, by an eminent weaver near Spitalfields, which, without either the ornament of gold or silver, it is said, will amount to fifty guineas per yard.
They advise from Cadiz that the French frigate La Licorne put in there for water, failed again the 18th ult. and the next day she foundered in a gale of wind, about 20 leagues off that place, and all the crew perished.
Though the news of the week is that Lord Hillsborough is gone to Ireland on his own private business, it is talked of, for a certainty, that he is gone with the Olive Branch , to conciliate the breaches between government and the leading men in the opposition.
It is affirmed that the Emperor piques himself more on being a descendant of the Duke of Loraine, and consequently of the antient race of the Kings of France, than as head of the Germanic body. This predilection for the country of his ancestors may, in future, be productive of very serious consequences to the tranquility of France, Germany, and Italy.
Advice is received from St. Maloes, that on the 10th instant they had as violent a storm of thunder, lightning, and rain, as ever was known, which did a great deal of damage to the houses in the city, and to the parts adjacent, destroying all the fruits, and several persons were struck dead by the lightning, as were many of their cattle; that there was likewise a great deal of damage done to the shipping on that coast; pieces of wrecks and dead bodies are daily thrown on shore.
The late coin act not extending to Ireland, it is said that upwards of 200,000 light guineas have been shipped for Dublin by the Irish factors, in the course of the last fortnight.
Yesterday afternoon new guineas to the amount of 70,000. were delivered from the Tower to the bank.
Letters from Gibraltar say the combined fleets have almost destroyed Tetuan by a bombardment, landed some forces, and ravaged the country for many miles.
Orders have been sent to Hanover for a number of the paupers in that electorate to be shipped off as settlers in the new cultivated tract of East Florida.
The late resolution of the general court of East India proprietors, relative to negating the command of their forces to Lieutenant General Claverling, has not a little discomposed the premier. The resolution, however, formed by him in his emergency is this: Seeing that even the authority of the King and privy council cannot operate in the general's favour, the judges and other officers, lately appointed to go out to India, and who were to have failed the beginning of October next, are now to wait to the middle of November, by which time the parliament will be assembled, and the first business they go on will be to make an act, declaratory of their former resolution, appointing Lieutenant General Claverling commander in chief of the East India company's forces in India.
It is said the states of Holland have agreed upon a new lottery for three millions of florins, which is to be drawn some time before Christmas.
Several persons who are lately arrived from various parts of Ireland, all concur in declaring that in the memory of man never were seen finer or more promising crops of all sorts of standing corn.

July 26. Saturday in the afternoon two messengers were sent from Lord Rockford's office to his Majesty at Kew, with dispatches received from abroad, one of which was from Horace St. Paul, charge des affaires at the French court.
A private letter from Paris says two new arrests of the council of state have just appeared here for suspending the payment of the orders on the general receipt of the finances and other funds due to the public creditors, which occasion no small consternation.
Extract of a letter from Venice, June 20.
"This republic is at present under much consternation, owing to some proceedings of the Russian ships now in the Adriatic; three sail of large ships of war and a frigate, who met with some damages off the coast of Malachia, put into the harbour of Page, or Glissa, in the island of the same name, about two miles from the Malachian coast. They obliged the inhabitants to furnish them with provisions, and every thing necessary for the repair of their ships; and have likewise built two forts at the mouth of the harbour, under pretence of a guard against the Turks."
Extract of a letter from Dublin, July 17.
"Monday last being quarter day of the Guild of merchants, that corporation unanimously resolved that an address be presented to the marquis of Kildare and Doctor Clement, their representatives in parliament, requiring their utmost opposition to any attempts which may be made towards obtaining a stamp act in this kingdom; to request they will use their best endeavours to suppress the present board of excise, and to prevent the salaries of the surveyors general and the taster of wines from becoming a part of the civil list."
August 1. Letters from Zell say that the cause of the Queen of Denmark's bad health, is the uneasiness of mind she labours under on account of her children, being very desirous of having a sight of them, but that since the receiving the last letters from Copenhagen, she has daily mended, those letters having assured her Majesty that before the next spring she will have all her desires gratified, and once more the opportunity to embrace her royal infants.
The Danish physicians have agreed that the south of France, or the mild part of Italy, is immediately necessary to restore the King of Denmark's health.
The King of Prussia it is said has doubled the duties laid upon tobacco throughout his dominions. This additional tax will encrease his revenues no less than 50,000l. per annum, on that bare article.
After the King of Prussia had exhausted every common species of exaction in Poland, his fertile genius produced a new and unheard of method of pillaging. He ordered every village and district, subject to his power, to furnish a number of young virgins, to be sent as proper wives for his troopers. By this means a great number of innocent girls were torn from the arms of their dearest relations, and forced to intermarry with those whom they never saw, and with whom they cannot, for some time at least, exchange language.
By letters from Hanover we hear that the King of Great Britain, being acquainted with the distresses of his subjects in that electorate, has remitted a part of the taxes, amounting in the whole to one fifth of the sums collected in the two preceding years.
There are letters in town by the last French mails that bring an account that the French are absolutely going to repeal the penal laws against protestants; that they will not only give them a free toleration, but that they shall enjoy every privilege and immunity of the established church, except places at court.
It was yesterday very currently reported upon Change that the Spanish settlements of Acapulco and Coquimbo, in the South Seas, have fallen into the hands of the Chilese Indians, who have massacred the whole garrison.
We are informed that the late troubles in North America have lowered the value of plantations so greatly in several of the colonies that it is with great difficulty purchasers, at any price, can be obtained.
The following provision of the statute of 8th and 9th William III. chap. 26, being unrepealed, it is inserted for the information of the public: It is thereby enacted, that if any person shall take, pay, or cut off any counterfeit milled money, or any milled money whatsoever unlawfully diminished, and cut in pieces, at or for a lower rate or value than the same by its denomination doth or shall import, or was coined or counterfeited for, he shall be guilty of felony, and suffer death as in cases of felony. Prosecution to be in three months.
On Wednesday last a yacht of about 70 tons burthen, on an entire new construction, was launched at Deptford. The concourse of people that attended the launching this extraordinary vessel, exceeded any that had been known before, among whom were his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, and many of the nobility and gentry. As this vessel is allowed to be the handsomest that ever was seen, the sight was very pleasing, and gave universal satisfaction. She is said to be wholly designed by Earl Ferrers, and built for his use by way of experiment, and that his lordship declares she will sail faster than any vessel that ever was built. As we are informed that the noble lord above mentioned has made naval architecture his study for near thirty years, and reduced every part of that art to mathematical certainty, it may be expected that he will answer every purpose that can be desired of such a vessel. If his lordship succeeds, the public need not be apprized of what infinite consequence it must be to the nation.
A writer in one of the papers, addressing Lord Dartmouth, says, "The sudden death of a late active enemy to America left some letters from Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Oliver, and others, in the hands of a member of parliament, where they had been placed, to seduce him from the interest of the colonies. By this accident they reached Bolton, and copies of them have been sent to this country. Your lordship, I presume, has seen them. It is unnecessary to say more of them, than that they abound with a malignant censure against the proceedings of the people, and invectives against individuals, calling for a military force, and exemplary punishment. Mr. Hutchinson, knowing there was an injunction against making these letters public, ventured, in a message to the
house, to affirm that they contained nothing that was intended to respect the constitution of the province. To see how strictly he attends to truth, your Lordship will read in one of his own letters, that "there must be an abridgment of what are called English liberties." It remains with Mr. Hutchinson to shew how their liberties can be abridged, and the constitution untouched.
A correspondent has sent us the following anecdote, as an instance of Roman virtue in an English senator: When Mr. Walpole waited on a nobleman, whom administration thought it would be to their interest to gain over to their party, Mr. Walpole said, "Sir, I come from the King, to assure you of his protection, and to offer you a place suitable to your merit. His Majesty has long seen your great abilities, and is sorry he has done nothing for you before." The nobleman said, "Sir, before I answer you, permit me to have my supper served up." Immediately was brought in the remains of a leg of mutton on which he had dined; then turning to Mr. Walpole, said, "Sir, do you think that a man who can be content with such fare can be bribed? No, Sir, go tell his Majesty what you have seen. This is the only answer I have to make."
The following anecdote, however singular it may appear, we are informed, is a fact: There is a Frenchman in this town who gets a genteel livelihood by teaching lap dogs the minuet, louvre, passepied, &c. In the course of thus instructing a nobleman's dog, my lord found means to ingratiate himself with the Frenchman's wife, who is an agreeable, pleasing brunette . The place of rendezvous was the husband's lodging, where my lord frequently went, under pretence of his inspecting his dog's education. It however unluckily happened one day, while the lovers were indulging themselves, Monsieur returned rather unexpectedly, and bouncing into the room, addressed himself to his lordship with the following communication: " Ah! ha! Monsieur, you make me cuckold, I forgive you dis von time, but by gar, you come encore, I will tave dis little dog by de neck, and trow him out de fenetre. " His lordship submitted to the threat, and the Frenchman, like a true philosopher, continues his tutorship.
On Saturday morning Mr. Astley, riding master at Westminster bridge, performed his surprizing feats of horsemanship in the King's riding house. This piece of activity is brought to great perfection. Odd as it may appear to our readers, but it is certainly fact, that one of Mr. Astley's horses dances a polite minuet on his hind legs, and will, at his command, fetch the bridle and saddle out of the stable, in order to have it put on his back.
August 5. We hear the parliament will meet early in November, and after having finished the business of the sessions will be dissolved early in the spring, preparatory to the general election.
It was yesterday strongly reported upon Change that the King of Prussia is determined to take possession of Hanover, unless he is immediately paid the 300,000l. due to him ever since the last war, according to treaty.
By authentic letters from Stockholm we learn that his Swedish Majesty is now encreasing his army, which used to consist of 48,000 men, to the number of 74,000.
The intimacy between the courts of Versailles and Stockholm becomes greater every day, and couriers between them are now more frequent than ever; and of late all the warlike preparations are renewed in Sweden, and are now carrying on with the utmost expedition. All the horse dealers in Hamburg and its environs, have received commission to buy a number of artillery and troop horses for the use of the army; and all these horses are to be ready in six weeks.
The King of Denmark has given public notice, in all the foreign gazettes, that his commissary at Hamburg will pay the debts due to Danish subjects from Mess. Cliffords and company, late merchants at Amsterdam, at the rate of seven thousand rix dollars a month, till the whole be discharged; a singular point of honesty, or rather delicacy, worthy a monarch, which justly entitles him to the praises of the whole commercial world.
The last letters from Rome mention that the Chevalier Charles Stuart had been sent for by his brother, the Cardinal York, who was dangerously ill at his palace in that city.
The cause between Mr. Hinton, of London, plaintiff, and several of the Edinburgh booksellers defendants, which was decided lately by the court of session in favour of the defendants, will be removed into the house of Lords, and there finally determined.
They write from Berlin that the King of Prussia lately gave, with his own hand, a gold medal, value fifty ducats, to a young woman, who presented to his Majesty nine male children born in lawful wedlock, the joint lives of herself and husband, not exceeding 46 years.
The crops this year in Spain, Portugal, and the whole south of Europe, were expected to be unusually plentiful. At Lisbon the flour of the continent was all stored, there not being a demand for a single barrel, although wheat at that time sold at 52 reals.
August 7. By a French ship arrived at Leghorn from the Archipelago, we are informed that all the Greeks in the Morea have publicly and absolutely declared themselves subjects to the Empress of Russia, in consequence of which Count Orlow has landed a number of soldiers from his fleet, and taken possession of most of the principal towns and fortresses in the name of her Imperial Majesty.
Count Orlow, who, when the French ship came away, was laying with a large squadron at Tenedos, was preparing to sail on an expedition to the coast of Syria.
The brave General Wiseman, in a late important battle between the Turks and Russians, as he was addressing his army in the following words, "Follow me, my brother soldiers, remember that your blood is shed for your country, your religion, and for the glory of Catharine the Great," received a mortal wound with a musket ball, and immediately expired, to the great grief of the whole army.
The following particulars are related concerning a late attempt against the King of Poland's life. As he was returning from Gribow, a seat belonging to the Countess Ogynski, the lady of the great general of Lithuania, the Sjeur Dobel, his Majesty's master of the horse, came up to the King and told him he had better take another route, having some reason to suspect, from words which he
overheard, that the way he was in was not perfectly safe. The King thought proper to pay some regard to the advice he received, and went another way to his palace. Upwards of 40 persons are already taken up for being concerned against the King's life.
They write from Lisbon that advice had been just received there of an earthquake having happened at Carac 9 in the Brazils, which overthrew 40 houses, and in which upwards of 400 people, chiefly Indians, perished.
We hear that one single casket of diamonds, the property of a military officer in the East India company's service, has lately been sent home, valued at 60,000l. sterling.
Yesterday morning, about four o'clock, a nobleman, well known on the turf, retired from a gaming table, near Pall Mall, with the loss of 70,000l.
In the storm on Sunday morning last a flash of lightning fell on the head of a lady of fashion, supposed to be attracted by an immoderate quantity of pins. The fact is, that the lady's eye sight is greatly injured by this accident; though we leave it to philosophers to ascertain the cause of the electric matter's finding its way to the head.
Lord Sandwich lately said that in two years more he hoped to render the navy of England in such a condition, that without keeping in pay half the land forces we have at present, we may defy the power of all Europe, though leagued together.
We hear that Mess. Fox and Foley won 36,000l. on the sweepstakes on Tuesday last at Burford.
A correspondent from Ireland informs us White Boys are very plenty all over the kingdom, but that there is scarce one Yellow Boy to be seen.
Advice is received that his Majesty's sloop Spy , one of Admiral Dennis's squadron, has taken a large Tunisian galley, and her prize (the Mermaid , Capt. Land, of Liverpool) in the Mediterranean, the beginning of last month, and carried them into Minorca.
We are informed by a gentleman who was passenger along with Mess. Banks and Solander, in their late voyage round the world, that they touched on an island in the South Seas, where the natives regularly eat their captives in war; and, what is still more extraordinary, make most of their implements in war, as well as tools for the cultivation of the earth, with human bones.
It has been computed that near 500 decked vessels have been built in the American colonies since the peace, and upwards of 150 are on the stocks.
It is reported that Governor Hutchinson is shortly expected here from America, and that Thomas Pownall, Esquire, member for Tregony, will be reappointed governor of the province of Massachusetts Bay in New England.
Last night a nobleman, of no great fortune, lost 1500l. at one throw at the hazard table.
The Right Honourable Lord Onslow is dangerously ill at Clendon in Surrey; his physicians have no hopes of his recovery, and his death is hourly expected.
Lord Clive will soon be made baron of Shrewsbury.
August 12. By a gentleman arrived last night from Spain we have the following intelligence: That an order came down from Cadiz on the 5th ult. for the ships that are ready to sail immediately for South America; a galleon that arrived at Cadiz on the 28th of June having brought advice that the Chilians, after taking Baldavia, had been joined by great numbers of Indians from Peru, and tribes lying east of the Cordeliers des Andes, and directed their march for the city imperial, which they took after a stout resistance made by the Spaniards, put all to the sword, and, after pillaging the city, set it on fire. They then directed their course for St. Jago, in south lat. 45, and west long. 77, the capital of the Spaniards in Chili, the governor of which was preparing to meet them: He has sent advice with the above galleon, that if he does not receive timely succours from Old Spain, he will be unable to withstand the attacks of these barbarians.
By advices from Madrid we are informed that the Spanish ministry seem more and more alarmed every day by the accounts from South America, and are now exerting every effort to stop the insurrections from becoming general. The squadrons which were fitting out at Cadiz and Seville are to be augmented with three ships of the line each, 6 fides frigates, &c. and the army intended to be sent is to be encreased to 15,000 men. It is hoped that this armament will be attended with happy consequences.
Private letters from Paris mention that the Court of France, alarmed at the rising state of the manufactures in the north, particularly those of Denmark and Sweden, have come to a resolution to reduce the price of wages in the several branches of business throughout the kingdom, with a view to retain the balance of trade of all foreign markets in their own hands.
A letter from Paris informs that the ministry have come to a resolution to propose fresh terms for an accommodation with the mountaineers of the island of Corsica, who continue obstinately to persist in refusing obedience to the French government.
Some letters from Berlin mention that the Jews of all ranks are preparing to leave the Prussian dominions by order, on account of some of them being suspected to be concerned in the circulation of base ducats.
They write from Hamburg that the magistrates have forbidden the Prussian officers to raise any more recruits in that city.
The Pope has refused to consecrate a banner under which the Spaniards are to march to utterly extirpate the brave Chilians.
This morning a new machine, invented by Mr. Moore, went over Blackfryer's bridge, with ten people in it, drawn only by two men, with the greatest ease. The hind wheels are eighteen feet and the fore ones only three.
A correspondent says some steps are intended to be taken next session of a great assembly relative to a design which has been some time in contemplation, of reducing the number of small electors of members of parliament, by making the freeholders qualification for voting 10l. per annum, instead of 40s.
Tuesday an express arrived from Ireland which brought an account of the death of the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Barrymore, of that kingdom.
Soon after the return of a certain Nabob from the East Indies, where he got upwards of 800,000l. he made some

enquiry after a maiden sister, whom he left in service when he went from England, and still finding her in the capacity of a house maid, after a little conversation with her he took his leave, told her he was glad to see her so well, encouraged her to keep her place, and at going away, generously gave her a guinea.
A plan has been laid before the lords of the treasury for effectually preventing the exportation of bullion out of this kingdom, so greatly detrimental to trade, and is now under consideration.
The Jews who framed the imposts in Vienna, being proved guilty of the frauds charged on them, their wealth is confiscated, and they are condemned for life to the quicksilver mines.
A letter from Paris, of July 29, says the King's physicians have at last given it as their opinion that his Majesty is past recovery; his encreasing illness, joined to his years, making it almost beyond a possibility that he should longer survive; and as his death will cause a great alteration in the system of politics in this country, it is much to be feared some commotions will succeed thereon.
GLASGOW, August 19.
Tuesday the court of session determined the important question, which has been so long agitated in this and our neighbouring country, "Whether authors should have a perpetual, exclusive property, in their works, or a limited one." The cause before the court was a prosecution brought by a London bookseller, against three Scots booksellers, for printing and vending Stackhouse's history of the bible, a book first published in the year 1731. The cause was argued by the counsel at the bar for four days, with much learning, ingenuity, and acuteness. The judges delivered their opinions at great length, and, by a majority of twelve to one, sustained the defences and absolved the defenders from the prosecution brought against them by the London booksellers. Thus we have, at last, a determination of our supreme court against the perpetual monopoly claimed by authors, or rather by the booksellers of London in their name; a decision, in many respects, important to this kingdom. The trade of printing in this country, which by a contrary judgment must have been almost totally suppressed, may, and probably will, now be carried on to a considerable extent. The exorbitant prices put upon books by the London monopolizers will be reduced; and, from the additional numbers of books that will be printed, and the reduction of the price, the public revenue will be augmented, and the means of knowledge more widely diffused. The counsel upon both sides, in the above question, discovered great learning and ingenuity. Mr. Campbell's information for the defenders, and also his speech at the bar, will be long remembered as masterly performances.
The banks at Edinburgh are now receiving the notes of Messrs. Douglas, Heron, and company, in payments, at their offices. They are taken up at their offices in Ayr and Dumfries, and the value paid in notes of the Edinburgh banks. This measure, we hope, will be productive of good consequences to the credit of the country.
It is said, with what truth we know not, that some of the proprietors of the old bank at Dumfries, which gave up business some years ago, are to begin a new bank. But it is believed several of the gentlemen of this country have now had enough of banking.
A Negro here, belonging to Mr. Neil Buchanan (following the example of Somerset) is proceeding at law against his master for his freedom, and it is generally believed he will succeed. Some of the clergy in this neighbourhood have engaged to assist him.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 14.
The Elizabeth, Rankin, from Greenock, the Virginia, Thomson, from Glasgow, the Prince George, Bozeman, from London, and the Elizabeth, Sampson, from Bristol, are arrived in James river.
ALIST of the HORSES entered to run at the ANNAPOLIS RACES.
MONDAY, September 27.
Mr. Fitzhugh's grey filly, Kitty Fisher, won a sweepstake of sixty guineas, beating Benjamin Ogle and David Heath, Esquire's, fillies, four years old each.
TUESDAY, September 28.
 Mr. Samuel Galloway's bay mare Lady Legs, 4 3  Mr. Delancey's bay mare Nettle, — — — 2 4  Col. Lloyd's bay mare Nancy Bywell, — — — 1 1  Dr. Hamilton's bay mare Harmony, — — — 5 dr  Mr. Fitzhugh's bay horse Regulus, went within a post, &c. — — — 3 di.  Mr. Master's bay mare Kitty, — — — 6 dr 
WEDNESDAY, September 29.
 Mr. Delancey's bay mare Sultana, — — — 5 1 3  Mr. Slaughter's black horse Ariel, — — — 6 5 5  Mr. Master's bay mare Black Legs, — — — 3 2 dr  Mr. Fauntleroy's bay mare Miss Sprightly, — — — 2 3 4  Dr. Hamilton's bay mare Primrose, — — — 1 6 1  Mr. John Warren's black, — — — di. 
THURSDAY, September 30.
 Mr. Fitzhugh's grey filly Kitty Fisher, — — — 3 1 1  Mr. Carroll's chestnut horse Marius, — — — 1 2 2  Mr. Master's sorrel horse Babram, — — — di.  Mr. Iiams's brown horse Figure, — — — 2 3 dr  Dr. Hamilton's bay mare, — — — 5 dr  Mr. Heath's grey filly, — — — 6 6 dr 
FRIDAY, October 1.
 Mr. Fitzhugh's bay horse Regulus, — — — 3 4 1  His Excellency Governor Eden's bay horse Whynot, — — — 1 3 2  Mr. Nicholson's bay horse Peculet, — — — 2 dr  Mr. Delancey's bay mare Nettle, — — — 4 1 dr 
TO BE SOLD,
TWO thousand four hundred acres of LAND, on both sides of Banister river, in Pittsylvania county. For terms apply to the subscribers.
JOHN BURTON, WILLIAM FINNEY.
THE subscriber intends to leave the colony for a few months. I have appointed Mr. Thomas Underwood my attorney till my return. S. HARRIS.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 13, 1773.
BY the death of two of our principal partners it is become absolutely necessary that all accounts in the firm should be immediately settled; we must therefore desire all persons indebted, whether by bills, bonds, or open accounts, of twelve months standing, to discharge their respective balances, without loss of time, as no further indulgence can be given. The trade will be carried on to its usual extent; and we do not mean by this advertisement to press such of our good customers as have been punctual in their dealings with their obliged, humble servant, JOHN PRENTIS, & company.
SABINE HALL, September 22, 1773.
THE person employed by me now going two years, as a tutor to my grandchildren, possibly from something fancied more to his advantage, being desirous of leaving the business, makes it necessary for me to advertise that a good recommendation of another capable of so great a charge will meet with what I call a very sufficient encouragement, and I do not doubt but the sooner such application is made it will be the better; because I would be far from confining unwillingness to any duty, especially to the tender circumspection due to children. I hope no one not blessed with the most perfect sobriety and domestic decency will apply, because I should be always glad to receive an agreeable companion in the tutor I do employ; and I beg leave to justify this request in the words of an antient instructor:
Nil dictu fedum, visuve hæc limina tangat, Intra quæ puer est.
** Not Lilly's grammar only is taught here.
LANDON CARTER.
To be SOLD, pursuant to the last will and testament of John Cooke Booth, deceased, at James City courthouse, on the 13th day of December,
THE tract of LAND whereon the said deceased did live, lying on Chickahomony river, in the county aforesaid, and subject to the dower of Mrs. Drummond, containing by estimation 700 acres, or thereabouts. There is a dwellinghouse not quite finished, necessary houses, small orchards, &c. on the said land. The purchaser must give bond and security for the payment of two hundred pounds on the 1st day of April next, the balance to be paid by annual hundred pound payments till the whole is satisfied. There will be sold at, Hanover courthouse, on the second day of December, seven NEGROES. Credit will be allowed the purchasers till the first day of April next, on giving bond, and good security, to
GREGORY SMITH, Executor.
To be SOLD, on the premises, on Monday the 25th of October, for ready money, or very short credit,
A TRACT of LAND, containing about 360 acres, lying near Capt. Henry Lynes, in King and Queen county; the soil is kindly, and is in good order for making a crop. At the same time and place will be sold a quantity of corn and fodder, and some horses. On Saturday the 23d will be sold, on the premises, a tract of land, lying in the said county, near the New Dragon bridge, containing 250 acres (supposed to be more) called Dunlevy's. A good title will be made to both lands, and possession delivered, of the last immediately, and the former on the first day of January next. 2 JOHN WALDEN.
To be SOLD, on Thursday the 25th of this month (October) to the highest bidder, before Mr. Southall's door, in Williamsburg,
THE WELL KNOWN PLACE, PORTO BELLO,
containing 319 ACRES, whereon is an exceeding fine orchard, and a variety of well chosen fruits. This place is convenient to the OYSTER ROCKS, and great plenty of fish and wild fowl may be had in their seasons. One third of the purchase money to be paid at Christmas, when possession will be given, another third in April 1774, and the last payment will be made agreeable to the purchaser, on giving bond and security to
RACHEL DRUMMOND.
PURSUANT to the will of Mr. John Smith, deceased, will be sold on the following days, viz. On Friday the 3d of December next, at the testator's plantation in King William county, a valuable stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, together with a large crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. And on Tuesday the 7th of the same month, on the premises, a very valuable tract of land lying in Henrico county, on the Brook Swamp, about four miles from Richmond, and known by the name of Pickenocky, containing, by an old survey, 200 acres, one hundred of which are very rich, well timbered low grounds, drained by an extraordinary piece of dam work, and the place is in good order for cropping, having a sufficient quantity of wheat now sowed thereon; likewise the stocks of all kinds, together with the crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. And on Tuesday the 21st of December, on the premises, a tract containing above 2000 acres of rich, well timbered land, lying in Goochland county, on James river, near the mouth of the Great Bird, and opposite to Elk Island, having on it a plantation sufficient to work sixteen hands, and the soil is very suitable for tobacco, wheat, and corn. This land will, in order to suit the purchasers, be divided into several lots before the day of sale. At the same time and place will be sold 91 valuable SLAVES; 15 of which belong to the estate of Mr. Joseph Smith, deceased; likewise a large flock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, together with the crop of corn, fodder, and plantation utensils. One half of the purchase money for the lands to be paid the 1st of May next, and the balance 12 months after that time. Credit for the slaves, flocks, &c. will be allowed till the 1st of July next, the purchasers giving bonds and security, which are to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. If either of the above mentioned days of sale should prove unfair the public may depend that the sale will be the next succeeding fair day.
t d f WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor of John, And administrator of Joseph Smith, deceased.
GOOCHLAND, September 20, 1773.
I INTEND for Great Britain soon; and therefore desire all those who have any demands against me that they would make immediate application for payment.
HENRY MARTIN.
To be SOLD, on the 5th of November, before the Raleigh door, to the highest bidder,
ABOUT 600 acres of LAND, lying in Cumberland county, on both sides of Willis's river. There are lately built, on the said plantation, all necessary houses for cropping, and a dwellinghouse 16 feet by 24; also apple orchards, &c. This land is as pleasantly situated as any in the upper parts, and about 90 bushels of wheat are sown on it. The said plantation cost me, about 4 years ago, eight hundred pounds. Part of the purchase money will be required at the day of sale, and the remainder in April next. Any person inclined to purchase may view it by applying to Mr. John Hughes, who lives thereon, or to JOHN MAYO.
To be SOLD on the premises, on Wednesday the 2nd of October, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Gloucester county, adjoining the seat of Jonathan Watson, Esquire, containing about 1800 acres, on which are all necessary houses for a plantation, in very good repair, and land enclosed sufficient to work thirty hands. There is on the said land a fine swamp for a meadow, about ten acres of which are already cleared; also an orchard of Hughes's apples, and several other choice fruits. The time of payment will be agreed on at the day of sale.
JOHN FOX.
** The above land is very convenient to navigation, &c. and will be shewn to any person inclined to purchase by applying to John Dudley, overseer, on the premises.
To be SOLD and entered upon immediately, A TRACT of LAND containing 1300 acres, more or less, on Pianketank river, in Gloucester county. It is needless to be particular about it, as it is the same I advertised last year and then gave a full account of it, since then I sold it to John Atway Clarke, of Maryland, but as he refuses to take it, necessity obliges me once more to offer it to the public. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to me in Middlesex. I want part of the money at the meeting of the merchants, and for the remainder I will give reasonable credit.
t f AUGUSTINE SMITH.
COMMITTED to Prince William gaol a certain WILLIAM RAWLINGS, who says he is the property of Francis Smith of Chesterfield. The owner is desired to pay charges, and take him away.
JOHN BLANCHARD, Gaoler.
COMMITTED to Prince William gaol a Negro man who calls himself REUBIN DYE; he is in a sailor's dress, and is about 30 years of age, says he was born in Martinico, and is a free man. If he has any owner, it is desired he will pay charges, and take him away.
JOHN BLANCHARD, Gaoler.
TAKEN up, in Culpeper, a black mare, about ten years old, 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, branded on the off buttock ], trots, and has a scar on her near shoulder. Posted, and appraised to 5l. 10s. † THOMAS RIFEN.
COMMITTED to the gaol of Prince William a servant woman about 26 years of age, named Mary Richard-son; has on a short printed cotton gown, and striped Virginia cloth petticoat. 3 JOHN BLANCHARD, Gaoler.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, a bay mare colt, about 4 feet 3 inches high, appears to be 2 years old last spring, docked, but not branded. Posted, and appraised to 3l. † DANIEL STONE.
TAKEN up, in Culpeper, a large black horse, branded on the near buttock with three dots, all his feet are white, has a narrow blaze down his face, and paces naturally. Posted, and appraised to 14l. † JOHN DEER.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the commissioners appointed by the courts of King and Queen and King William counties, to let the clearing of Mattaponny river, from Todd's Bridge downwards, as far as may be thought necessary, will attend for that purpose, at Aylett's warehouse, on Wednesday the 13th of October at 10 o'clock
Pursuant to an act of Assembly, will be SOLD, at Smith-
field, on Thursday the 4th of November next, ABOUT 3000 acres of well timbered, level LAND, in Isle of Wight county, belonging to Mr. James Burwell. This land is laid off in 11 lots, is within 11 miles of Smithfield, 5 of a large merchant mill, and exceeding fine oysters and fish are to be had within 3. Any person inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to Mr. James Burwell, in York county.
LEWIS BURWELL, DUDLEY DIGGES, THOMAS NELSON, junior. NATHANIEL BURWELL.
NORFOLK, September 28, 1773.
WE have lately imported a quantity of EUROPEAN GOODS, in small assorted packages, which we will sell at a low advance for cash, or short credit, viz. KENDAL COTTONS, SADDLERY, IRISH LINENS, OZNABRIGS, low priced HATS, CHECKS, stamped COTTONS, and SUITS of CLOATHS, with trimmings; also RUSSIA LINEN, DUFFILS, &c. We have likewise for sale, a quantity of CADIZ and LAMATTA SALT, GINGER, PIMENTO, and choice LISBON WINE in quarter casks.
GREENWOOD, RITSON, AND MARSH.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, the 27th of October, FIVE hundred acres of choice low GROUNDS, on Ware river, in Gloucester county, and near 200 acres of the five are in wood. There are no houses on the land, but the subscriber will lend the purchaser a dwellinghouse, with two brick chimnies, and underpinned with the same, a quarter 20 feet by 40, and a large loft, well floored, that will hold 300 barrels of corn, for a reasonable time. The subscriber will likewise shew the land to any Gentleman that may be inclined to become a purchaser. Twelve months credit will be allowed; and bond and good security required. If the money is not paid on the day it becomes due, interest from the date of the bond will be demanded, t d f FRANCIS WILLIS, junior.
ANY person wanting an assistant in the management of a county court clerk's office, may hear of a young man, duly qualified for that purpose, by addressing a line to Mr. William Nelson, clerk of Caroline county court.

A T a meeting of a majority of the patentees of the tract of 51,302 acres of land, in the forks of the Great Kanawha and the river Ohio, held at Winchester the 8th of September, 1773, it is resolved, that each patentee should either attend in person, or appoint an agent, properly authorized, for the purpose, to meet at the mouth of the Great Kanawha, in order to proceed to a final partition or division of each patentee's share of the said tract of land, on Wednesday the 20th of October. And to prevent any farther delay, it is farther resolved by the parties present, that a majority, met on the spot, shall finally divide the respective shares of the claimants, which shall be binding on all parties, whether absent or present. And farther it is expected, that those who send agents will supply them with money to defray the expence of surveyor, chain carriers, and provisions.
ADAM STEPHEN, PETER HOG, JOHN WEST, jun. CHARLES M. THRUSTON.
NORFOLK, July 27, 1773.
T HE subscriber has lately received, on consignment from the manufacturer, in bales of about 231. sterling each, a large parcel of KENDAL COTTONS, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, payable next April. Any person inclinable to purchase will please to apply to him at the ensuing meeting in Williamsburg, or afterwards, by orders addressed to him here.
JAMES INGRAM.
For SALE, sundry TRACTS OF LAND, in Orange county, North Carolina, namely,
FIVE hundred and thirteen acres on Dan river, formerly the property of George Lumpkins; has on it convenient houses, good orchards, and a good quantity of fine low grounds.
147 acres on Hagan's creek, on which is a remarkable good seat for a mill, and is convenient to the above tract.
320 acres on Mill creek, which formerly belonged to Abraham Miles, has on it some improvements, and is good land for hemp or tobacco.
270 acres on North Hico river, which also belonged to Abraham Miles, and is exceeding good land.
Also one tract of land in this colony of 25 acres, being an island in Dan river, Pittsylvania county, which is said to be the best fishing place on that river. The above lands are about 140 miles from the falls of Appomattox. For a more particular description of them, any person inclinable to purchase may be informed by applying to Mr. Roger Atkinson, or Mr. John Jones, at Petersburg. I shall be in Williamsburg at the November meeting, and will there let such as want to buy know the price for the whole, or any separate parcel, and allow a reasonable credit. Bond, with approved security, will be required at the time deeds are executed.
CHARLES YATES,
Attorney in fact for the assignees of Younger, Wilkinson, and company.
FREDERICKSBURG, September 15, 1773.
To be LET, on the 9th day of November next, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for one or more years (if not done in a private manner before that time)
T HE noted and valuable MILL on Fine creek, in Cumberland county, belonging to the estate of my deceased father John Pleasants. It is about 28 miles from Warwick, fitted for manufacturing wheat, and very conveniently situated for procuring that article. Any person inclinable to rent the said mill before the time above mentioned may know the terms by applying to me. I have also a quantity of good WALNUT PLANK for sale, ready to be delivered to any person at Richmond.
ROBERT PLEASANTS, Executor.
R UN away from Fredericksburg a Negro man named CÆSAR, belonging to the estate of Mr Philip Sowerby, deceased. He is a well made fellow, about five feet nine or ten inches high, pitted with the smallpox, and of a yellowish cast, formerly belonged to Mr. Peter Mayre, is a notorious runaway, and has often been outlawed. I am informed he lately committed a robbery in Essex, and was pursued and taken in Middlesex, but made his escape from the constable. He has now been about six months gone, and I hear has been often in custody, but always contrived to get at liberty. Whoever apprehends the said Negro, and delivers him to me at Fredericksburg, shall receive THREE POUNDS reward, and reasonable traveling expences, according to the distance he is brought.
CHARLES YATES.
H AVING received a letter from London enclosing an invoice and James Jones's receipt (who is said to be the mate) for a large CHEST containing oznabrigs and rolls, marked R P, N o . 1, shipped on board the Planter, James Miller, master, and dated the 17th of April last; but having never heard any thing of the said package, and being informed that the said ship did load in Pamunkey river, I suppose the captain may have lodged it in some warehouse on that river. If therefore any person, under whose care it may be lodged, will give information thereof, or forward it to me, near Four Mile creek, on James river, all expences shall be thankfully paid by
ROBERT PLEASANTS.
C ORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of Gloucester county, greeting: We command you that you summon Joseph Davenport to appear before the justices of our said county court in chancery, at the courthouse of our said county, on the first Thursday in next month, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him by John Thruston; and this he shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100l. and have then there this writ. Witness John Clayton, clerk of our said court, at the courthouse aforesaid, the 10th day of August, in the 13th year of our reign.
JASPER CLAYTON, D. C. G. C.
WESTMORELAND, September 10, 1773.
T HE copartnership of James Ballantine and company, merchants, in Glasgow, is now at an end, and the books for the concern closed; we therefore beg that those indebted for dealings with us will speedily make payment, or settle their accounts by bond with Mr. John Middleton, who is appointed collector for the said concern. We also hope this will be the more duly attended to, as very great indulgence has been already given; and those who neglect to comply with this request must expect to have suits brought against them immediately. The stores under our management will be carried on to the usual extent for Messrs. John Ballantine and company.
HUGH HAMILTON, THOMAS BLANE.
S TOLEN, or strayed, out of Robert Pleasants's pasture, near Four Mile creek, in Henrico county, about the beginning of July last, a dark bay mare, about 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, paces naturally, but has no brand. Whoever brings the said mare to the subscriber, in Cumberland county, or to Robert Pleasants aforesaid, shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS reward.
MIRIAM PLEASANTS.
ACCOMACK, September 22, 1773.
T HE subscriber intends to leave the colony soon.
PATRICK JEFFREY.
YORK, September 27, 1773.
S TRAYED from this town, about a month ago, a large red or brindled cow, marked with a slit and nick in each ear, gave milk at the time of straying, and is supposed to be some where between this and James town ferry. Whoever will give information of her so that she may be had on sending for, shall receive TEN SHILLINGS, or twenty shillings shall be paid to the person who brings her home.
WILLIAM GOOSLEY.
B EING desirous of paying every shilling that I am indebted, I will sell, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 26th of October next, on the premises, my plantation, commonly known by the name of PURTON, containing from 2500 to 3000 acres, and lies about six miles above Queen's Creek, on the north side of York river. Great part of the land is very fine, has abundance of good timber on it, consisting of red and white oak, pine, and some black walnut; also some hundred acres of fine marsh, most of which, with little trouble, may be made arable land. There is a mill on the said land, supplied by a constant stream. The times of payment to be as follows: One third next December, another third in April 1774, and the balance the succeeding October. Bond and good security will be expected; and an undoubted title will be made by
LEWIS BURWELL.
N. B. Those of my creditors that do not approve of the credit mentioned in the above advertisement, it is hoped they will be so kind as to acquaint me in time; for, notwithstanding the great loss I shall sustain, and particularly several children, whose dependence is entirely on what may hereafter be raised from my estate, two thirds of which being entailed, I will sell on any credit they shall think proper.
L. B.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
R UN away from the subscriber, living in Westmoreland, the 12th of August last, an Irish convict servant man named MATTHEW THARP, by trade a gardener, about 5 feet 5 inches high, well made, much pitted with the smallpox, has short dark hair, but generally wears a dark wig over it clubbed; had on, and took with him, a pair of leather breeches, light coloured cloth coat, old striped jacket, several white and oznabrigr shirts, one check ditto, an old brown holland coat, striped holland trousers much stained, shoes and stockings of many sorts, a hat almost new, with a band and buckle. This fellow was convicted last June Oyer court was a twelvemonth for horsestealing. Whoever will secure him in any of his Majesty's gaols, so that I get him, shall receive the above reward. I have been credibly informed that some time after the said Tharp eloped, he went down to Williamsburg, and applied to John Randolph, Esquire, for a pass, which he obtained.
JOSEPH PEIRCE.
FOR SALE.
Several valuable tracts of land, adjoining each other, or both sides of Chappawamsick Run, in the counties of Stafford and Prince William, containing 2600 acres, being the seat whereon the subscriber formerly resided. These lands are situate four miles above Aquia warehouses, and four miles below the town of Dumfries, the soil of more than half of it exceeding good; there is on it as fine a mill seat as any in the colony, upon a large and never failing stream. There is a great appearance of iron ore, and a large quantity of white oak and pine timber, a tolerable commodious dwellinghouse, a great number of convenient outhouses, good orchards, and several tenements in order for cropping. There are also 200 acres of fine meadow ground, half of which was sowed in timothy last fall and this spring. A more particular description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed that any person inclinable to purchase will view the premises; and the subscriber earnestly entreats all such to form their ideas of the value of this estate from their own observations, and not from any accounts they may receive from others, as there are some persons, who are thought good natured, worthy men, amuse themselves with decrying the property of their neighbours, even at the expence of truth, and under the mask of friendship to the person injured. And the subscriber is more particular in this caution, as he hath formerly received several severe injuries of that kind from one in that neighbourhood. The above lands are under the incumbrance of two mortgages; the one for a considerable sum, made by the subscriber himself, the other for an inconsiderable sum, made by the person of whom he purchased one of the small tracts, which mortgages are to be first paid out of the money arising from the sale. For terms apply to
THOMSON MASON.
NORFOLK, September 22, 1773.
For CHARTER, to LIVERPOOL,
T HE ship NANCY, JAMES DYSART, master, burthen about 300 hogheads of tobacco. For terms apply to
JOHN LAWRENCE, and company.
Who have for sale Antigua, Barbados, and Jamaica rum, Barbados and Jamaica spirit, muscovado sugar, molasses, coffee, ginger, pimento, mold candles, fine salt in sacks, Madeira and Teneriffe wines, &c. &c. *4
FOR SALE.
T HE tenement at present occupied by Captain James Gunn, in that part of the town of Richmond called Shockoes, on the north side of the falls of James river, with a number of convenient houses upon it, well adapted for either a merchant, tavernkeeper, or private Gentleman, rented at forty pounds a year; also the public storehouse at the same place, rented at fifteen pounds a year; the two half acre lots, No. 400 and No. 670, in the same town; the valuable lot of one hundred acres of timbered land, near the same, known by the description of No. 799; also the two half acre lots, No. 116 and No. 267, in the town of Manchester or Rocky Ridge, on the south side of the falls of James river. For terms apply to Joshua Storrs of Richmond, or to the subscriber. THOMSON MASON.
TO BE SOLD.
A BOUT fourteen thousand acres of exceeding good LAND in the county of Pittsylvania. For terms apply to Mr. Hugh Rose, of Amherst, who will treat with any person inclinable to purchase, and be empowered to make a legal title. tf THOMAS LOMAX.
A S I am desirous of discharging all the debts of the late Mr. William Drummond in the speediest manner, I purpose to sell the well known, beautiful, and convenient situation, PORTO BELLO. Whoever is inclinable to become a purchaser may know the terms by applying to my brother, John Tyler, who will be frequently in Williamsburg between this and Christmas. It may not be amiss to say that a third of the purchase money must be paid down on the delivery of the above place, which will be on the 1st of January next. This is thought necessary, because there are many young Negroes, which, if exposed to sale by execution, will sell to a great disadvantage. But I hope this rigorous method will not be prosecuted by those who have it directly in their power, as my integrity is pawned to do ample and immediate justice to every creditor.
RACHEL DRUMMOND.
*** All those indebted to the estate of Mr. Drummond are desired to make immediate payment; and those who have demands against it are requested to make them known.
WOOLLENS.
T HE subscriber has now upon hand several bales of coarse woollens, properly assorted for a store, from 60l. to 80l. sterling value. Also a large quantity of coarse cloths and trimmings, in small bales, from 3s. 6d. to 12s. per yard sterling, which he intends selling by the bale, or retailing by the piece. I also expect more coarse woollens in very soon of all sorts. I sell at a low advance for cash, or short credit. Any person applying to me, at Mr. John Woodside's, in Norfolk, or at the general courts, may depend on being served to satisfaction.
JOHN STONEY.
At a court continued and held for Goochland county, July the 20th, 1773.
William Craig, plaintiff, against John McDonald, defendant, } In chancery.
T HE defendant having absconded and removed out of the colony of Virginia, and failing to enter his appearance according to the rule of this court, on the plaintiff's motion by his counsel, it is ordered by the court that the bill of the plaintiff be taken, as confessed, unless the defendant appear here, and answer thereto, within the space of three months from this court; and also that a copy of this order be fixed up at the front door of the courthouse, and at the church door of the parish of Trinity, in the county of Louisa, and likewise inserted in the Virginia gazette for two months successively.
VALENTINE WOOD, C. C.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 4th of November next, before the Raleigh tavern, in Williamsburg,
T HE exceeding fine PLANTATION and TRACT of LAND in Chesterfield county, at the falls of James river, belonging to the subscriber, which contains upwards of 2000 acres, and, on account of its richness and situation, is deservedly esteemed the most valuable in the colony, nay, equal to any in America. It is in good order for cropping, and about 250 acres will be sowed in wheat this fall; from which may be expected to be reaped at least 5000 bushels. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond and approved security to
W. BYRD, and his TRUSTEES.
YORK town, June 9, 1773.
T HE subscribers being very solicitous to comply with the will of their testator, the late Honourable William Nelson, desire that all persons who were indebted to him will endeavour to make as speedy payments as possible. Those who have accounts open on his books, and who cannot immediately discharge the balances, are desired to give their bonds. This request is the more necessary, as most of the legacies bequeathed by the testator are to be paid in sterling money, and he has directed that his younger sons fortunes shall be placed out at interest upon undoubted securities, so soon as it can be done. Those who have any demands are desired to make them immediately known.
THOMAS NELSON, THOMAS NELSON, jun. HUGH NELSON, RO. C. NICHOLAS.