The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg [Va.]), 1775-11-18 00:00:00

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CHARLESTOWN (So. Carolina) October 6.
In GENERAL COMMITTEE, Sept. 29, 1775.
To the Right Hon. Lord WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Captain General, Governor, and Commander in Chief, in and over his Majesty's province of South Carolina, &c. on board his Majesty's sloop Tamar , in Rebellion Road .
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY,
T is with great concern we find, that for some time past your Excellency has been pleased to withdraw yourself from Charlestown, the seat of your government, and have retired on board the King's ship. The inconveniences which must unavoidably arise to the people, deprived, by this step, of that access to your Excellency which is absolutely necessary for transacting public affairs, is apparent; and we submit to your Excellency's consideration, whether the retirement of our Governor to a King's ship, in this time of general disquietude, when the minds of the people are filled with the greatest apprehensions for their safety, may not increase their alarm, and excite jealousies of some premeditated design against them. We therefore entreat that your Excellency will be pleased to return to Charlestown, the accustomed place of residence of the Governor of South Carolina; and your Excellency may be assured, that whilst, agreeable to your repeated and solemn declarations, your Excellency shall take no active part against the good people of this colony, in the present arduous struggle for the preservation of their civil liberties, we will, to the utmost of our power, secure to your Excellency that safety and respect for your person and character which the inhabitants of Carolina have ever wished to shew to the representative of their Sovereign.
By order of the General Committee,
HENRY LAURENS, Chairman.
His Excellency's ANSWER.
SIR, TAMAR, Rebellion Road , Sept. 30, 1775. I HAVE received a message, signed by you, from a set of people who file themselves a General Committee. The presumption of such an address from a body assembled by no legal authority, and whom I must consider as in actual and open rebellion against their Sovereign, can only be equalled by the outrages which obliged me to take refuge on board the King's ship in this harbour. It deserves no answer, nor should I have given it any, but to mark the hardness with which you advance, that I could so far forget my duty to my Sovereign and my country, as to promise I would take no active part in bringing the subverters of our glorious constitution and the real liberties of the people to a sense of their duty. The unmanly arts that have already been used to prejudice me in the general opinion may still be employed by that committee; but I never will return to Charlestown till I can support the King's authority, and protect his faithful and loyal subjects. Whenever the people of this province will put it in my power to render them essential service, I will, with pleasure, embrace the opportunity, and think it a very happy one.
I am, Sir,
Your most humble servant,
Henry Laurens, Esq; WILLIAM CAMPBELL.
To the PRINTERS.
Gentlemen,
I HAVE read in your gazette, for some weeks past, an advertisement from Prince Edward county, intimating, that an academy will certainly be opened in that county on the 10th of November next, for the instruction of youth; which, as it is a laudable design, ought to be encouraged. For certain it is, that public schools, under proper regulations, might prove extremely advantageous. But as I am sensible that some worthy Gentlemen, who, by their generous Contributions, endeavour to promote this undertaking, have not been sufficiently aware of the evil consequences that might arise from the way and manner in which it is intended to be conducted, I think it my duty, as a member of society, to point out some of them, and appeal to the impartial public, whether it is not every man's duty to prevent all probable future, as well as present evils, by all lawful means in his power. And, in compliance with my duty, though unwilling to offend any man, I must observe, that I think it inconsistent with prudence or good policy to suffer a Dissenter to teach in any of our public schools, much less to act as President, both which are intended to take place in the Prince Edward academy. Mr. Smith's character as a man (as far as I know) may be unexceptionable; but still, as a Presbyterian, his confession of faith shews that he believes and professes doctrines which are not only repugnant to the doctrines of the Church of England, but, in my opinion, even subversive of morality; I mean the detestable doctrines of absolute and unconditional predestination, reprobation, and the final perseverance of Saints. But as the greatest part of your readers cannot be supposed to be acquainted with school divinity, I beg leave briefly to explain the said terms. In the 3d chapter of the Westminster or Presbyterian Confession of Faith, it is roundly asserted, that God, before the foundations of the world were laid, hath chosen out of mankind a certain number to eternal life, which number shall unavoidably be saved; and that he hath passed over all the rest, and left them to perish in their sins, and that not one of them so passed over can possibly be saved; for the number of both is so fixed and predetermined that it can neither be increased nor diminished, and that the choosing of the one, and the rejection of the other, was not owing to God's fore-knowledge of the good or evil they should do in the world, but for the glory of God.
For the truth of what I here advance, I appeal to their Confession of Faith above-mentioned. I would ask any man in his senses whether this doctrine has not a natural tendency to destroy all endeavours to abstain from evil and to do good? It is also a Presbyterian article, expressed by — the final perseverance of Saints — that a man once in favour with God can never fall away, or be lost; a doctrine of the most pernicious tendency. Whether it is proper, then, that the education of our youth should be entrusted to those who believe such doctrines, or profess to believe them, let every parent who has the spiritual interest of his child at heart determine. Among the different sciences proposed to be taught at this school, the study of divinity is mentioned as one; and can it be supposed that a dissenting clergyman, acting under the direction, and subject to the controul, of a Presbytery of Dissenters, who are Visitors of this school, viz. the Presbytery of Hanover, is a proper person to bring up students for the Church of England? Can the most extensive charity suppose that he will approve of the doctrines of a church with which he will not hold communion? The probable consequence of employing dissenting masters would be, that we should see Dissenters, in a short time, in gowns and cassocks, eating the bread of a church to which they are no friends: Of which, it is said, there are some instances in the country at this time, who prove, by their conduct, that an increase of their number would be no blessing. No Dissenter can complain as long as they are permitted the free exercise of their religion, without molestation; but when their studies evidently tend to secure the establishment in their favour, they need not wonder if they are opposed by all who prefer the present establishment to them.
If Gentlemen of fortune, in the lower parts of the country, should remove their families to the back counties, during the continuance of the civil war, it is more than probable that several of their children would be sent to the Prince Edward school, for want of a better opportunity; and it is an universal remark, that youth are generally prejudiced in favour of the school in which they are educated, and are very apt to imbibe and defend their master's sentiments. If this school should meet with that encouragement which Mr. Smith seems to intimate in his advertisement, we might reasonably expect, in a few years, to see our senate house, as well as pulpits, filled with Dissenters; and thus they might, by an easy transition, secure the establishment in their own favour. To those who think this hardly possible, let me observe, that small evils, long neglected, have often proved fatal. Therefore I would advise, not as a dictator, but as a friend to mankind in general, and to this colony in particular, that every member of the Church of England, who is a subscriber to this school, would withhold his contribution till the school is put under the care of masters who are all members of the Church of England: For to suppose that a Dissenter is a proper tutor to bring up members for the Church of England, is full as absurd as it would be to assert, that to establish Popery in Quebec is the most effectual method to proselyte the inhabitants to the Protestant Faith.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your very humble servant,
LUTHER.
LONDON, August 19.
MOST of the printers of the London papers have been served with notices, that the Attorney General has filed informations ex officio against them. The subject matter of these prosecutions is not yet known, but it is imagined the foundation of them is the advertisement from the Constitutional Society.
August 22. Yesterday advice was received of the safe arrival of the Sally, Capt. Bagley, at Milford, from New York, after a fine passage of 28 days; she has brought over some despatches for Government.
Letters from New York, brought by the Sea Nymph, Captain Hitchinham, who is arrived at Plymouth in 32 days, bring an account, that the principal families have left New York, and are retired into the mountainous part of that province, where they live in tents and huts, till some convenient houses can be erected for them; and that they are supplied with all the necessaries of life, and that in great plenty, from the back settlers, who enjoy the fruits of their labours, being out of the reach of any ships of war.
Some very disagreeable news, it is said, was received on Sunday night from Lord Grantham, our Ambassador at Madrid; an express was sent off immediately to the members of the Privy Council, desiring their attendance to-morrow at St. James's.
We can give it to the public, on some degree of authority, that if there will not be a speedy change in the Ministry, it is expected there will in that of a Premier; as a Great Personage and Lord North have had several conferences on two points relative to America, which they could not agree in; in consequence of which the latter was not summoned to the last Cabinet Council. London Evening Post.
It is now laid that the Congress petition will be presented on Wednesday, and that on Friday it will be laid before the Privy Council.
Letters from Paris advise, that orders are given there to fill all the magazines with the necessary provisions for 50,000 men.
Orders are issued from the war office for all officers and subalterns, who are absent on furlows in Great Britain and Ireland, to join their regiments directly, preparatory to their being reviewed by the staff officers in their respective districts.
Twelve months provisions are ordered to be put on board each of the men of war now fitting out for America.
A letter from Madrid says, "Advises have been received from the Spanish dominions in South America, of a general disaffection of the slaves and native Indians to the Spanish government in
Chili, La Plata, Patagonia, the Amazons country, and all the most southern parts of America; and that they meet with the greatest success against the Europeans, having (when the vessel which brought the intelligence came away) burnt and destroyed four Spanish ships of war, and murdered the crews, whom they surprised by night, in a harbour on the island of Chiloe. The Spanish Ministry have therefore resolved to send a considerable reinforcement of ships and men after a squadron which lately sailed from Cadiz for the south seas.
By a letter from Clonmel, in Ireland, to a Gentleman in Dublin, in the said kingdom, we learn, that the Whiteboys assembled on the common of Loughrick, on Monday evening, the 9th instant, in their usual uniforms, and proceeded to the house of one Mulally, a Proctor, dragged him out of his bed, cut off his ears, took the title book out of his desk, and hanging it about his neck, brought him to an adjacent wood, where they dug a hole and set him upright in it to the neck, stopping it up, and laid a great stone on his head, in which condition he was found dead next morning.
Extra of a letter from PLYMOUTH, August 15.
"Yesterday the combination of the shipwrights lately belonging to the dockyards at this place finally ended. Till then they used to meet regularly twice a day, to consult on matters, and receive the report of their committee, which they had chose to correspond with other yards, and settle their business in general: Several of the single men, therefore, this day set out for London, Bristol, Liverpool, and other ports; those who have families remaining behind are really in a very pitiable situation, and I believe are heartily sorry they ever quitted their duty in the yard."
As a proof that the American non-importations affect our manufactures in no great degree, we are assured, from people of the first consequence in Manchester, that the orders for goods are so large, that they cannot be executed for several months to come, although the quantity now made is in proportion to that of the year 1764, as five to one. At Birmingham and Sheffield also their hands are full of work.
So far from the French encouraging the Americans, they now begin to be alarmed at their growing power; and it is no less true, that that Court, but a few weeks ago, gave orders that the troops of his Majesty of Great Britain might be furnished with every necessary the French settlements in America afforded, in consequence of which General Gages's army has received many seasonable supplies of provision, &c. at a very reasonable price.
By a letter from Dublin, we have advice, that, on account of the many commissions from France, beef and mutton is sold there at four-pence and four-pence halfpenny per pound; and if the commissions are not put a stop to, the natives of that kingdom will not have provisions soon to subsist on themselves.
August 24. It is reported, "that no answer has been yet given, nor will any be given, to the petition of the Continental Congress, as it is thought beneath the dignity of Government to treat with, or acknowledge an assembly which has no constitutional or legal existence."
It is said that Governor Dunmore had sent to the people of Norfolk (Virginia) to supply the shipping with provisions, for which they were to be paid; but if this was not complied with, orders would be issued to burn the town.
It was reported yesterday that his Majesty in Council signed a proclamation for calling the Parliament in October, for the despatch of business.
On Tuesday evening Lord Stormont arrived in town from Scotland; he was yesterday at Court, and will soon return on his embassy to the Court of France.
An order in Council was yesterday issued, prohibiting the exportation of gunpowder, and of arms and ammunition, for three months; and also revoking all licences which have been hitherto granted for the exportation of gunpowder, &c. during the same time.
Two naval officers are said to be on their way home from America, accused of having allowed some ships loaded with ammunition and warlike stores to get into the American harbours; and it is even alleged, that some douceurs were given the officers for that purpose.
Letters from Boston, dated the 13th of July, mention, that two ships, mounting 20 guns each, go off to every ship that comes in sight of Boston; and that they had searched three ships, and had taken out 16 barrels of gunpowder.
A great personage, it is said, has lately received a letter from Berlin, wrote by the King's own hand, on matters of the greatest importance.
August 26. The Sphinx, a snow, Capt. Parks, from Ireland, with salt provisions for Boston, is said to be lost in her passage, and all on board perished.
A letter from Corke, August 7, says, "Orders are arrived in this city to provide victualling for eight men of war of the line, which are daily expected here."
Monday 300 chaldrons of coals, and 300 quarters of flour, were shipped on board a transport lying off the tower, going with the troops to America; and on Thursday the like quantity of coals were shipped, and the transport fell down the river to Gravesend.
Wednesday a Council was held on special affairs at St. James's, relative to the taking more foreign troops into pay in his Majesty's dominions.
Some despatches were on Wednesday received from Lord Grantham, which seemed to alarm the Ministry; and a report was current, that one in high office had been heard to say, that he was afraid we should be shortly involved in a Spanish war.
A number of 40 and 50 gun ships are getting ready for America, to replace those ships which must necessarily soon come home.

So critical are the affairs of Europe at this juncture, that the smallest disagreement between any of the southern powers would be productive immediately of a war; of this they all seem convinced, and on that account behave with the greatest complaisance to each other.
Orders have been given to the officers of the several regiments to keep with their men, and be always in readiness to march on the shortest notice.
Orders are sent to the victualling office to get ready, as fast as possible, beef and pork sufficient for ten ships of the line for six months; and the bakers were set to work last Monday, to have ready in ten days a sufficient quantity of biscuit for the above ships.
The artificers at Woolwich warren are at this time particularly employed in casting lots of cannon of a heavier weight of metal, for the service of Government.
Wednesday some stands of small arms, and powder and ball, were shipped on board the Mary transport at the tower, for Quebec; and yesterday morning she sailed on her voyage.
A PROCLAMATION, For suppressing Rebellion and Sedition.
GEORGE R. WHEREAS many of our subjects in divers parts of our colonies and plantations in North America, misled by dangerous and ill-designing men, and forgetting the allegiance which they owe to the power that has protected and sustained them, after various disorderly acts committed in disturbance of the public peace, to the obstruction of lawful commerce, and to the oppression of our loyal subjects carrying on the same, have at length proceeded to an open and avowed rebellion, by arraying themselves in hostile manner to withstand the execution of the law, and traiterously preparing, ordering, and levying war against us: And whereas there is reason to apprehend that such rebellion hath been much prompted and encouraged by the traiterous correspondence, counsels, and comfort of divers wicked and desperate persons within this realm. To the end therefore that none of our subjects may neglect or violate their duty through ignorance thereof, or through any doubt of the protection which the law will afford to their loyalty and zeal, we have thought fit, by and with the advice of our Privy Council, to issue this our royal proclamation, hereby declaring that not only all our officers civil and military are obliged to exert their utmost endeavours to suppress such rebellion, and to bring the traitors to justice; but that all our subjects of this realm, and the dominions thereunto belonging, are bound by law to be aiding and assisting in the suppression of such rebellion, and to disclose and make known all traiterous conspiracies and attempts against us, our crown and dignity; and we do accordingly strictly charge and command all our officers as well civil as military, and all other our obedient and loyal subjects, to use their utmost endeavours to withstand and suppress such rebellion, and to disclose and make known all treasons and traiterous conspiracies which they shall know to be against us against us, our crown and dignity, and for that purpose, that they transmit to one of our principal Secretaries of State, or other proper officer, due and full information all persons who shall be found carrying on correspondence with, or in any manner or degree aiding or abetting the persons now in open arms and rebellion against our Government, within any of our colonies and plantations in North America, in order to bring to condign punishment the authors, perpetrators, and abettors of such traiterous designs.
Given at our Court, at St. James's, the twenty third day of August, one thousand seven hundred and seventy five, in the fifteenth year of our reign.
God save the King.
Wednesday, a small ship from Bristol to America, was stopped in the Bristol channel, on an information given that she was carrying out some warlike ammunition to the provincials, and on searching her, there were found thirty thousand muskets.
It is reported that the Ministry were by no means unanimous about issuing the late royal proclamation; and it is the opinion of many, that healing measures will certainly take place before the meeting of Parliament.
Yesterday several naval officers, who had been on half pay, ever since the last war, attended the Admiralty board, were put into full, and ordered to repair immediately to their respective ships.
Yesterday Sir Jeffery Amherst, Knt. Generals Hervey and Haldimand (the latter has been in America 18 years) with Lord North, went to his Majesty at Kew, and staid with him two hours in close conference.
His Majesty has been pleased to promote William Tryon, Esq; Governor of the province of New York, to be a Major in the first regiment of foot guards; from which appointment it cannot be supposed that Gentleman will be honoured with any military command upon the American staff.
EDINBURGH, August 23.
Extract of a letter from LONDON, August 19.
THESE three days past it has been currently reported in town, that the plan of accommodation proposed by the Congress, and brought over by Mr. Penn, was so agreeable to the Ministry, that orders had been issued for hostilities to cease, and that a reconciliation, upon a solid basis, was immediately to take place. — This news however is premature; the plan has not even as yet been laid before the Council: What gave rise to the report was, the gracious reception Mr. Penn met with from his Majesty; and the hopes that are entertained at Court, that the plan proposed will in all probability be the basis of a negotiation, which will speedily put an end to the present disputes betwixt America and the mother country."
An agent of one of the regiments at London writes, that the troops intended for America are countermanded, but does not mention whether it is on account of the prospect of an accommodation, or agreeable to the former plan of the Ministry, not to send over any more troops till the spring.
A Gentleman just arrived in town, who left London on Thursday, says, that expressions were very frequent between Lord North and the other people in power; that a private conference was held by them and Mr. Penn, in presence of his Majesty, and that it was the general opinion, in London, that a reconciliation would be brought about.
Extract of a letter from LONDON, August 22.
"Twenty one serjeants from the foot guards sent out to recruit, are gone to Ireland; and as fast as they raise men, they are to be forwarded immediately to America, to fill up the number wanted to complete those regiments which suffered most in the engagement there. They are gone alone with orders to make corporals themselves of the first men they enlist; five guineas bounty is now given, which is more than was ordered for raising men in all the last war."
"No less than three messengers were sent to his Majesty at Kew this day from the Secretaries of State office."
"Several of the messengers from Lord Dartmouth's office were out all Monday night; and it is supposed that the news from America will bring many in Administration to attend the levee at St. James's to-morrow."
CAMBRIDGE, October 26.
OTWAY BYRD, Esq; of Virginia, is appointed aid de camp to the Hon. Major General Lee, in the absence of S. Griffin, Esq;
Mr. John Gill, printer, Mr. Peter Edea, (son of Mr. Benjamin Edea, printer) and Mr. Starr, who have been, by the tyranny of Gage and his vile minions, confined in Boston goal for several months past, were liberated a few days ago, on procuring bail for their not leaving the town. Mr. James Lovell still remains in prison.
WATERTOWN, October 23. General Gage, before his departure, issued a commission, appointing Crean Brugh, "Receiver of all such goods, chattels, and effects as may be voluntarily delivered into his charge, by the owners of such goods, or the persons whose care they may be left in, and to give a receipt for the same; and he is to take care of, and deliver said goods when called upon, to those whom he shall give a receipt for the same, "Faneuil Hall is provided for the reception of such goods, in order that they may be as compact as possible, in case of plunder!
NEW YORK, November 2.
THE ship Maria, Wilhelmina, from Charlestown, with rice, for Cowes and a market, foundered off the western islands. The crew was saved, and landed at St. Michael's.
The officers of the 18th, or royal regiment of Ireland, after the men were draughted into other regiments, embarked lately at Boston, and sailed for England.
November 6. The ship Glasgow, Capt. Townshend which arrived on Tuesday last with two hundred passengers, to settle in this province, is sent by the commander of his Majesty's ship Asia, to Boston, agreeable to some orders received from Admiral Graves.
The Houles burnt on the 18th of October at Falmouth, in Casco Bay, by Captain Mowett, amounts to 139 dwelling houses, and 278 stores, without one single person of the inhabitants being hurt.
The following is what Capt. Mowett sent the people of Falmouth, soon after his arrival before that town.
CANCEAUX, Falmouth, October 16, 1775.
AFTER so many premeditated attacks on the legal prerogative of the best of Sovereigns, after the repeated instances you have experienced in Britain's long forbearance of the rod of correction, and the manifest and paternal extension of her hands to embrace again and again, have been regarded as vain and negative; and in place of a dutiful and grateful return to your King, and parent state, you have been guilty of the most unpardonable rebellion, supported by the ambition of a set of designing men, whose insidious views have cruelly imposed on the credulity of their fellow creatures; and at last have brought the whole into the same dilemma; which leads me to feel, not a little, the woes of the innocent of them in particular, on the present occasion, from my having it in orders to execute a just punishment on the town of Falmouth, in the name of which authority, I previously warn you to remove without delay, the human specie out of the said town, for which purpose I give you the time of two hours, at the period of which, a red pendant will be hoisted at the main top gallant mast head, with a gun. But should your imprudence lead you to the least resistance, you will in that case free me of that humanity so strongly pointed out in my orders, as well as in my inclination. I do also observe, that all those who did on a former occasion fly to the King's ship under my command, for protection, that the same door is now open to receive them.
The officer who will deliver this letter, I expect to return immediately unmolested. I am, &c.
H. MOWETT.
ALBANY, October 30.
Last Saturday evening an express from the Continental army in Canada, arrived in this city, with the following important Intelligence, viz.
THAT the fortress of Chamblee was taken the 18th instant; the garrison surrendered prisoners of war. To facilitate its reduction, the Canadians carried the cannon of the continental troops down the rapids and past the fort at St. John's. Our troops were attacked at La Prairie, but the party who attacked them were defeated with much loss. Their formidable schooner was sunk by our cannon. Two stands of colours were taken at Chamblee. We have taken such a quantity of powder, and ammunition of every kind, that the reduction of St. John's is almost certain.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in CANADA, to his friend in this city.
Camp before St. John's, October 20, 1775.
"I have the satisfaction to inform you that fort Chamblee surrendered the 18th instant, to Major Brown. Inclosed I send you a list of the officers, soldiers, and stores, taken at Chamblee. Your brother is gone to Long Geel, where they have had a small skirmish with 150 Canadians, and have taken five of them prisoners."
A list of prisoners taken at Chamblee.
Major Stopford, Capt. Price, Capt. Goodwin, Lieut. Hamen, Lieut. Shuttleworth, Lieut. Harrison, Capt. Alge, of the schooner; Commissary M'Colough, a surgeon, 76 privates.
An inventory of stores taken at Chamblee.
80 barrels of flour, 11 ditto rice, 7 ditto pease, 6 ditto butter, 134 ditto pork (7 damaged) 124 barrels gunpowder, 300 swivel shot, 1 box of musket shot, 6564 musket cartridges, 150 French arms, 3 royal mortars, 61 shells, 500 hand grenades, 83 stands of Royal Fusiliers muskets, 83 accoutrements of ditto, naval stores for 3 vessels; five French prisoners taken at Long Geel.
PHILADELPHIA, November 5.
An ADDRESS from the Gentlemen and principal inhabitants of the town of Boston, to his Excellency General GAGE.
May it please your Excellency,
THE Gentlemen and principal inhabitants of Boston beg leave dutifully to address your Excellency on your departure for Great Britain.
We can very sincerely assure you, Sir, that we have ever considered your appointment to the chief command of this province as a distinguishing mark of his Majesty's paternal disposition towards us, and the full effect of so wise and benevolent a designation we most earnestly hoped for in those undisturbed operations of law and settled government which are so essential to real liberty.
Your attention to the true interest of this unhappy town, was, in our opinion, very early manifested; and your compassionate desire, that some steps might be taken that should put it in your power to rescue us from impending ruin in our trade and navigation, we shall, with gratitude, forever remember.
We cannot forbear to express our sentiments, that, could a restoration to quiet and good order have been effected in this province by the influence of personal character, a Gentleman of your Excellency's established reputation, for candour and justice, for moderation, and an obliging disposition, invested, at the same time, with the supreme authority, could not have failed to have procured it.
Unhappily for this country, the general sentiments were too strong, and too far heightened, for the efficacy of your humane exertions. It must, however, be evident, we think, to all the world, that to allay the ferment in this province, without the effusion of human blood, has been your Excellency's first object; and the pursuit will be your fame.
We have imagined, Sir, with great pleasure, your truly laudable intention, and most noble ambition, of being viewed as the happy instrument in the appeasing all animosities, and in the reviving that mutual affection, as well as sense of united interest,
which was once the strength and glory of Great Britain and her colonies.
We need not with your Excellency a higher enjoyment than what must arise from your own reflections on your constant sincere endeavours for the safety and happiness of the people under your government, and from that countenance of approbation which we anticipate for you in the KING.
BOSTON, October 6, 1775.
[Signed by 99 persons.]
THE GOVERNOR'S ANSWER.
To the Gentlemen and principal inhabitants of the town of Boston.
GENTLEMEN,
I SINCERELY lament the miseries brought upon this once happy country, through the deep designs and dark contrivances of ambitious men, to raise themselves from obscurity to power and emoluments; nor can I reflect without pain upon the infatuation of the multitude, who enjoyed perfect liberty, who felt no oppression, but, deceived and betrayed, have flown to arms to avert evils that only existed in imaginations, and, in lieu of liberty, have madly erected a tyranny upon the ruins of the most free, happy, and lenient government.
I thank you, Gentlemen, for your address, and depart the province in the firm hope that the people will recover from their delusion, and discover, before it is too late, that the government they want to subvert is the surest guardian of their lives, property, and freedom.
THOMAS GAGE.
The ADDRESS of his Majesty's COUNCIL.
To his Excellency General Gage, commander in chief of his Majesty's forces in America, Captain General and Governor in and over his Majesty's province of the Massachusetts Bay, &c. May it please your Excellency,
WE his Majesty's Council of the Massachusetts Bay, having been honoured with your Excellency's message, informing us of his Majesty's orders, "that you should repair to England, to lay before him the state of affairs in this colony," beg leave to assure your Excellency, that, from a sense of the many virtues which distinguish and adorn your character, we feel the most sincere regret at the necessary occasions which call you from us.
The critical situation of affairs in America, during your administration in this province, has afforded an opportunity for the severest trial of those virtues; and we should betray a great degree of insensibility, or be wanting in common justice to your character, were we to suffer them to pass unnoticed.
We reflect, with gratitude, upon that care and attention by which we have been secured from many of the calamities and miseries with which we have been threatened.
Your concern for the evils we have unavoidably suffered has exceedingly endeared your Excellency to us; and we shall ever entertain a profound respect for the prudence, benevolence, and candour, which have been so conspicuous in your civil department; as well as the great steadiness, vigilance, and humanity, which have marked your military character.
We have seen, with pleasure, the many efforts you have made to avert this unhappy rebellion. We lament that the success has not been equal to your endeavours. But the undisturbed constancy and firmness with which you have pursued this principle, opposed to every abuse which wickedness, delusion, or enthusiasm could devise, has been as much the object of admiration to the loyal, as the subject of disappointment to the disaffected people of this province.
The difficulties you have had to encounter, during your administration, are known but to a few! Your patience and secrecy have kept them from the public eye! To lay them open to the world would be a subject offensive to your delicacy, as well as too large to come within the compass of our address.
We flatter ourselves that our loyalty to the best of Kings will recommend us to the care and protection of your Excellency's successors in command; whose characters, in their important stations, promise every encouragement we can wish. And we hope your Excellency will be pleased to recommend us to our most gracious Sovereign, to assure him we are unalienably attached to his person and government; that, hoping for his approbation, and relying on the benignity of his Royal mind, we support ourselves with all possible patience, under the difficulties we are obliged to encounter.
We wish with your Excellency a safe arrival at the Court of Great Britain, where we doubt not you will meet the gracious approbation of our Royal Master.
HIS EXCELLENCY'S ANSWER.
Gentlemen of the Council,
WHILE I thank you for your kind address on my departure from the province, you will permit me to testify the sense I have of your unshaken loyalty to the King, and zeal for his government.
You have stood forth in support of both, at a time when an unnatural and unprovoked rebellion has been wantonly raised to subvert our glorious constitution, and have defied the menaces of open and concealed attempts upon your lives. Nor has the seizure of your properties, by the lawless hands of rebels, deterred you from a steadfast pursuit of that duty which every Briton owes his King and country.
Such a conduct cannot fail to recommend you highly to our most gracious Sovereign, and you may be assured that it will afford me the greatest pleasure to acquaint his Majesty of your unalterable attachment to his person and government.
Boston, October 6, 1775.
THOS. GAGE.
The ADDRESS of 76 Gentlemen who were driven from their habitations in the country, to the town of Boston.
To his Excellency Thomas Gage, Esq; Captain General and Commander in Chief in and over his Majesty's province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, &c. &c.
May it please your Excellency,
WHEN we reflect on the surprising effects of that enthusiasm and infatuation which are so generally prevalent in this country, and the variety of dangers to which the loyal and obedient have been exposed, we feel the most grateful sensations towards your Excellency, and are anxious to acknowledge our obligations. — To your wisdom and prudence we consider ourselves indebted for protection from the lawless fury and unbridled violence of our countrymen; and had not events taken place beyond what human wisdom could foresee, and contrary to any calculations upon rational principles, we might in all probability have been farther indebted to your Excellency for a reconciliation of the unhappy differences that subsist, and a restoration of harmony, happiness and peace.
It is with regret we think of your Excellency's departure from this province, but are relieved in some degree by a consideration of the very important services which you will render this country, by a just representation of its present state, at the court of Great Britain, by the confidence we repose in the abilities of your successors to the civil and military commands, the hopes of your speedy return, and the anticipation of an establishment of the rightful supremacy of Parliament over this part of his Majesty's dominions.
Justly meriting and possessed of the esteem and applause of the virtuous and good, happy in the pleasing reflections of an approving conscience, and blessed with the gracious plaudit of the best of Kings, your opportunities will be equal to the inclination you have ever discovered to restore, and settle on the most lasting basis that union of the interests of Great Britain and the colonies, so indispensably necessary to the happiness of both.

We sincerely lament, that the number of those who have dared to join the torrent of rebellion and sedition in this province is so final; but we trust that the cordial thanks even of a few, who have fled from oppression, who have sacrificed their properties and every domestic enjoyment, and are now ready to risk their lives to manifest their loyalty to the best of Sovereigns, will not be unacceptable to your Excellency.
Be pleased, Sir, to accept the ardent wishes of these few faithful and grateful subjects, that your voyage may be prosperous and agreeable, and that your unwearied endeavours for the public service may be crowned with success.
HIS EXCELLENCY'S ANSWER.
To the Gentlemen that were drove from their habitations in the country to the town of Boston.
Gentlemen,
YOUR kind address at this time gives me much pleasure, as it affords me an opportunity, before my departure from the province, to acknowledge the steady attachment you have shown to the true interests of your King and country in the worst of times; and the sacrifices you have made in support of both are great.
It will be my duty to represent to our most gracious Sovereign the distinguishing proofs you have given of your loyalty and patriotism; and you may be assured that during my absence, my successors in the civil and military command will afford you every favour and protection.
THOMAS GAGE.
Capt. Stiles arrived here on Friday, from Bermuda. coming out, he spoke a vessel that left London the 10th of September, the Captain of whom informed him that he sailed with three men of war and twenty five transports, with 5000 Hanoverians, bound for Charlestown, South Carolina.
Extract of a letter from BOSTON, October 8.
There are several vessels belonging to Philadelphia here, viz. Captains Dean, Doman, Bradford, Mullowny, Warden, and brig Polly, Hurst, for Madeira, besides about 50 sail more belonging to other ports, the West Indies, &c."
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 18.
DR. Thomas Walker, one of the Gentlemen appointed by the Convention to treat with the Indians, is returned to this city, and informs, that all the different nations who attended the treaty are peaceably disposed; notwithstanding the endeavours of several persons from Fort Detroit to set them against this colony in particular. Mr. Walker has brought with him a young Indian (son of the famous Bawbee) to be educated at the college.
It is reported that there has been a skirmish in Princess Anne county, between the King's troops and some of the inhabitants; some accounts say that Col. Hutchings, who commanded the militia, was wounded and taken prisoner, with some privates, and one man killed. The Governor himself was in the action, with all his forces, far superior in number to ours. The loss of the enemy is not yet known.
Monday the 27th Instant is the day appointed for electing a representative for this city, in the room of the Hon. Peyton Randolph, Esq; deceased.
On account of the enormous expence and difficulty of procuring paper, the printers find it absolutely necessary, and it will for the future be expected, that all Gentlemen who wish to become subscribers to this gazette will pay half the subscription money upon entering their names.
At a committee held for the county of ESSEX, at John Whitlock's, in Tappahannock, the 10th of November, 1775:
MR. William Shedden having been suspected of sending flour to Norfolk, for the purpose of supplying Lord Dunmore; and it having been also suspected that Mr. Archibald McCall, partner of the said William Shedden, was in Norfolk, residing with the said Lord Dunmore; the committee took the said matters into their consideration, and having examined sundry witnesses, on oath, relative thereto, are of opinion that there is no just ground for either of the said Suspicions, and therefore do acquit the said Shedden.
Agreeable to the recommendation of the Committee of Safety, this committee do recommend it to the inhabitants of this county not to send any supplies of provision, fuel, or naval stores, to Norfolk; and it is the opinion of this committee that no person ought to send supplies of provision, fuel, or naval stores, to any Part of Elizabeth river.
Ordered, that the foregoing proceedings be published in the Virginia Gazette.
(A true copy) J. POWER, Clerk.
Mess. DIXON & HUNTER,
THE committee of Dinwiddie taking into consideration several reports propagated against Col. John Banister, respecting certain exports said to have been made by him, contrary to the association; and after fully and maturely considering the testimony given on oath, came to the following resolution, which you are desired, by the committee, to publish in your paper.
Your very humble servant, WILLIAM HARRISON. Nov. 7, 1775.
Resolved, that the said reports are frivolous, vexatious, and without the least foundation in fact to support them. In justice, therefore, to that Gentleman's character, we give our public testimony, that Col. Banister hath acted uniformly and consistently the friend of liberty and of his country."
At a committee appointed and held for Hanover county, at the courthouse, on Wednesday the 8th of November, 1775:
THIS committee being apprehensive that the enemies of America may be supplied with provisions, by transporting the same by water; therefore it is hereby directed, and ordered, that no person within their jurisdiction be allowed to carry any grain, or other provision, from landing to landing, without a permit from John Syme, William Johnson, Benjamin Anderson, William Anderson (son of Nelson) and Bartlett Anderson, Gentlemen, or any two of them; and that the persons praying such permit do give bond and security, payable to the Committee of Safety for the time being, or their successors, in such sum as shall be adjudged necessary by the above Gentlemen, to comply with such orders as they shall direct.
Ordered, that a copy be transmitted to the printers to be published. W. BENTLEY, Clerk.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 16, 1775. IT being judged necessary that a General Convention should be speedily held, I have thought fit, pursuant to the Directions of the last Convention, to appoint Friday the 11th Day of December for that Purpose, when a full Meeting of the Delegates, at the Town of Richmond, is earnestly desired, by Their most obedient Servant,
RO. C. NICHOLAS.
In COMMITTEE, Williamsburg, October 23, 1775. Ordered, THAT the Commissary of Musters in each district attend the battalion thereof only on the last day of their several meetings to perform battalion duty.
Extract. JOHN PENDLETON, Clk. Com. Safety.
THE Subscriber intends to leave the Colony soon, and to return in a few Months, in his Absence Mr. John Barret is fully empowered to transfer his Business. ROBERT BAINE. SUFFOLK, Nov. 6, 1775.
I AM in Want of a Man to be Overseer of my Plantation and about twenty Slaves, at Jericho, two Miles from this Place. He must be honest, sober, careful, and have Activity and Courage enough to correct an infolent or lazy Slave. I shall also expect him to have some little Knowledge in Plantation Affairs, such as ploughing, sowing Grain, and taking Care of Stock. Such a Person, who comes to me soon, well recommended, will meet with an extraordinary Offer; but no Person need apply to me unless he is conscious he can support the above Character. (tf) LEMUEL RIDDICK.
TO BE LET
To the highest Bidder, at HANOVER Courthouse, for the ensuing Year, on Thursday the 7th of December next, THE well accustomed TAVERN in Hanover Town, belonging to the Estate of Thomas Tinsley, deceased. The many Conveniencies belonging to this House are too well known to require a particular Description, and therefore it is sufficient to say, they are equalled by very few, and exceeded by none in the Colony. Bond and Security to the Administratrix will be required. Any Person inclined to engage by private Contract may apply to Leighton Wood, Junior, for Terms.
TO BE RENTED
Till CHRISTMAS 1776, and may be entered on immediately, A TENEMENT in the Town of Richmond, opposite to Mrs. Younghusband's Tavern, which will suit very well either for a Tavern or two Families. The Houses are in very good Repair, and there is a large Garden, and a Stable that will hold 12 Horses. Any Person inclined to rent the said Tenement may apply to Mr. George Donald, who is fully empowered to rent the same, by GEORGE MUTER.
THE Subscriber intends to leave the Colony soon, and to return in a few Months. NINIAN MINZIES. PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1775.
THE Subscriber begs Leave to acquaint the Public that he proposes carrying on the following Branches of Manufacture, at Mr. Billy Haley Avery's, the lower End of this County, viz. All Kinds of Linen, twilled and plain, Damask, Diaper, Linen and Cotton, Satin, Lustrine, Gauze for Muskito Curtains, corded, figured, and plain Dimity, striped and plain Muslin, Fustians, &c. By the Importance of these Branches of Manufacture the Subscriber hopes to draw the Attention of the Public, and by his Assiduity in carrying them on, and his Endeavours to render Satisfaction, he hopes to merit general Approbation. JOHN CRAWFORD.
He will also weave Shalloons, Woollen Cloth for the Fuling Mill, at 1s. per Yard, Warping and Sizing included.
ADJOINING the House of JAMES FRENCH, in the new Town of Petersburg, is carried on by the Subscribers a Manufactory of Men's BOOTS and SHOES, also Women's Leather, Cloth, Callimanco, Silk, and Satin Shoes; all of which are made after the newest Fashion, and equal in Goodness and Workmanship to any imported from London, many of the Hands having worked with Didbury and other capital Tradesmen in that Branch. As we purpose continuing and carrying on this Business to a considerable Extent, we shall endeavour to do the Work well, and at a moderate Price; but no Credit will be allowed by (6) JOHN BLANEY, & Co.
Seven Pounds Reward.
STOLEN, and carried off from Mr. William Hardyman's, in Charles City, the 7th of October last, by a certain John Gwynn, TWO BLACK HORSES, with SADDLES and BRIDLES; one of them is the Property of Major Peterfield Trent, the other of the Subscriber. One of the Horses is about 14 1/2 Hands high, without any Brand that I remember, or any White about him; has a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, droops in his Rump, about 7 Years old, paces fast, and remarkably easy; with him was a small Hunting Saddle, with a Hogskin Seat, a Saddle Cloth and Housing of blue Cloth, in a Piece, and bound round with buff-coloured Cloth, in Imitation of Lace. The other Horse, which is Mr. Trent's Property, had a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, about 13 Hands high, trots and gallops, and when out of Hand very hard to catch; I am neither acquainted with his brand nor age. On him was a large Hunting Saddle, with a quilted Buckskin Seat, and a Leather Slip Cover that fitted exactly to the Saddle. The said John Gwynn is by Trade a House Carpenter and Joiner, a middle sized Man, wearing his own light brown Hair, and had on a light blue Cloth Coat, with, I think, Metal Buttons; his other Articles of Dress I cannot recollect. He flutters so very remarkably, that, when attempting to speak, the Muscles of his Face, and most Parts of his Body, seem as if convulsed. I understand he worked some Time on Colonel Fielding Lewis's House at Fredericksburg, with Mr. Jerome in Williamsburg, and lately on Mr. Carter's House at Shirley, in Charles City. He also has lived with the Man with whom he served his Time, at St. Inego's, in Saint Mary's County, Maryland; it is therefore probable he may have gone that Way, and it is requested of the Gentlemen at the different Ferries on Potomack to take Notice of such a Traveller. The largest black Horse was bred by, and purchased of, Capt. John Ottoway Clarke, in St. Mary's County, Maryland. I will give 40s. for the Horses and Saddles, delivered here, and allow reasonable Expenses in bringing them, and 51. on Conviction of the Villain, who I hope will be secured in some Gaol convenient to where he may be apprehended. CHESTERFIELD. WILLIAM BLACK.
Since the above Date, the small black Horse got away from Gwynn, somewhere about Charles City Courthouse, and was taken up in Shirley Pasture, and brought Home, together with the small Saddle, without any Saddle Cloth. It has been discovered, since Gwynn went off, that he obtained Credit from Mr. James Lyle, Merchant in Manchester, to the Amount of above 8 l. by Means of a forged Order in the Name of Mr. Hardyman of Charles City.
FIVE POUND REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Ches-terfield, a Negro Fellow named JAMES, about 30 Years of Age, and about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, Virginia born, has remarkable thick Lips, bow legged, and very thin Hair, by Reason of a Scald on his Head when young. It would be in vain to describe his Dress; he is very artful, well acquainted with America, broke out of the Gaol of this County, with three others, some Time in July last, and is outlawed. I will give the above Reward if taken at the Distance of 100 Miles within this Colony, or 10 l. if out thereof, and in Proportion for a shorter Distance. MARK EDWARDS.
I INTEND to leave the Colony immediately, and have appointed Mr. Robert Mathews to officiate in my Absence. (11) JAMES THOMAS. PETERSBURG, November 15, 1775.
I intend to leave the Colony immediately. (11) JOHN WATERTON.
STAFFORD County, AQUIA, Nov. 2, 1775. RAN away last Night, from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named CHARLES, who is a very shrewd sensible Fellow, and can both read and write; and as he always waited upon me, he must be well known through most of Virginia and Maryland. He is very black, has a large Nose, and is about 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high. He took a Variety of Clothes which I cannot well particularise, stole several of my Shirts, a Pair of new Saddle Bags, and two MARES, one a darkish, the other a light Bay, with a Blaze and white Feet, and about 3 Years old. From many Circumstances, there is Reason to believe he intends an Attempt to get to Lord Dunmore; and as I have Reason to believe his Design of going off was long premeditated, and that he has gone off with some Accomplices, I am apprehensive he may prove daring and resolute, if endeavoured to be taken. His Elopement was from no Cause of Complaint, or Dread of a Whipping (for he has always been remarkably indulged, indeed too much so) but from a determined Resolution to get Liberty, as he conceived, by flying to Lord Dunmore. I will give 5 l. to any Person who secures him and the Mares, so that I get them again. ROBERT BRENT.
Since writing the above Advertisement, the Mares have returned; and there is a great Probability, from many Circumstances, to conclude that he was taken from Dunfries, in Company with a white Servant of Mr. Andrew Leitch's, in an Oyster Boat belonging to one Kelly, near Smith's Point, in Northumberland. I will give 10 l. if he is taken, and allow a handsome gratuity to any Person who can convict Kelly of having carried him off.
JUST PUBLISHED, Virginia ALMANACK
FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SIX: CONTAINING THE Lunations, Conjunctions, Eclipses; the Sun and Moon's Rising and Setting; the Rising, Setting, and Southings of the Heavenly Bodies; true Places and Aspects of the Planets, Weather, &c. calculated according to Art, and referred to the Horizon of 38 Degrees N. L. and a Meridian of five Hours West from the City of London: Fitting VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, NORTH CAROLINA, &c. By the ingenious Mr. DAVID RITTENHOUSE of Philadelphia.
WHEREIN ARE ALSO CONTAINED, A Table of Court Days—a List of the Council and House of Burgessies of Virginia—List of Parishes, and the Ministers in them—The Governors and Visitors of William & Mary College—List of his Majesty's Land Forces, and of the Royal Navy, distinguishing the Regiments that are abroad, and the Ships on the American Station—Manner of collecting SALT PETRE, and making of GUNPOWDER, &c. &c. With a Variety of other Matter, both instructive and entertaining.
WILLIAMSBURG, November 3, 1775.
THE Attorney General's SLAVES and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, which were advertised for Sale at the next Meeting of the Merchants, will be sold the 25th Day of this Month, by JOHN BLAIR, } Surviving JAMES COCKE, } Trustees.
To be SOLD, or LEASED, A TRACT OF LAND
containing about 800 Acres, lying in the lower End of Albemarle County, about 50 Miles from Richmond Town. The Land is of good Quality, affords excellent Pasturage, and lies within three Miles of a Landing on James River. Long Credit will be given, if sold; or it will be leased at a very moderate Rent, and Time allowed for making Improvements. The Terms may be known by applying to the Printers, or to the Subscriber, in the County of Richmond. RAWLEIGH COLSTON.
WOOLLENS.
THE Subscriber has on Hand a Parcel of exceeding good 6-4 CLOTHS, with necessary Trimmings, Prices from 5s. to 12s. Sterling per Yard. He would gladly dispose of the Whole at a reasonable Advance, or in Retail by the single Piece, and give Credit, on Bond, with approved Security, he has also for Sale,
A LARGE QUANTITY OF BAR IRON, SEINE TWINE, &c.
As I intend for Britain early in the Spring, I shall be obliged to those whose Accounts have been long standing to make Payment. JOHN STONEY.
TO BE SOLD, On WEDNESDAY the 22d Instant (November) by the Subscriber,
THIRTY HEAD OF CATTLE, FORTY HEAD OF SHEEP, AND TWO LARGE YOUNG HORSES.
Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to WILLIAM EATON.
YORK TOWN, November 7, 1775.
STOLEN from Fleet's Ferry Landing on Mattapony River, last Friday Night, a twenty five Hoghead FLAT, with her Sail, Covering, Anchor, Cable, &c. The Frame is of Mulberry, and the Yard quite new. Two Sailors, who came Passengers down the River, from Fred's Warehouse, in the Flat, were missing at the same Time, and it is supposed have carried her to Norfolk, or up the Bay. Whoever secures the Flat, and will give me Intelligence so that I get her again, shall be handsomely rewarded. DAVID JAMESON.

POETS CORNER.
On the Prospect of Arts and Sciences in AMERICA,
Written fifty years ago, by the celebrated Dr. GEO. BERKELEY, Dean of Derry, and afterwards Lord Bishop of Cloyne.
THE Muse, disgusted at an age and clime Barren of every glorious theme, In distant lands now waits a better time, Producing subjects worthy fame.
In happy climes, where from the genial sun, And virgin earth, such scenes ensue, The force of art by nature seems outdone, And fancied beauties by the true.
In happy climes, the seat of innocence, Where nature guides, and virtue rules; Where men shall not impose, for truth and sense, The pedantry of courts and schools.
There shall be seen another golden age, The rise of empire and of arts; The good and great inspiring epic rage, The wisest heads and noblest hearts.
Not such as Europe breeds in her decay, Such as she bred when fresh and young, When heavenly flame did animate her clay, By future ages shall be sung.
Westward the course of empire takes its way, The four first acts already past, A fifth shall close the drama with the day; Time's noblest offspring is the last.
WARWICK, November 1, 1775.
I INTEND to leave the Colony soon, for a few Months. In my Absence the Business will be conducted by my Brothers, David and George Leitch. The Debts contracted with Mr. Lightfoot and Mr. Graham, in Prince Edward County, are now in the Possession of George Leitch to collect. JOHN LEITCH.
RICHMOND, October 23, 1775.
To be RENTED for one or more Years, and entered upon directly, THE House and Tenement which Mr. Patrick Courts, Merchant in this Town, presently possesses, belonging to the Estate of Capt. James Gunn. It is one of the most beautiful and healthful Situations in America. JAMES BUCHANAN. Guardian for the Heir.
ALL Persons that have any Demands against the Estate of James Allen, deceased, and likewise the Estate of Anne Allen, deceased, of Hanover County, are desired to lodge their Accounts, properly proved, with Capt. William Craighead of said County, or the Subscribers, in Prince Edward, by the 25th Instant (November) as the Estate will be divided by that Time. JAMES ALLEN, } Executors. CHARLES ALLEN, }
FOR SALE,
ABOUT £.1200 Sterling Worth of well assorted DRY GOODS, on very reasonable Terms, for Cash, or short Credit with approved Security. The Terms may be known by applying to the PRINTERS. WILLIAMSBURG, November 4, 1775.
To be SOLD, or RENTED,
THE HOUSES and LOTS of the late Elkanah Deane, deceased, pleasantly situated in Palace Street. There is a Well of good Water on the Premises, an exceeding good Garden and Pasture at the Back of the Dwelling-House, all well paled in; and there are several Springs, and a Run of Water through the same. The Houses are in good Repair, and some of them but lately built. ---And on Tuesday the 28th of November next will be sold, for ready Money, the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, a large Quantity of COACHMAKERS, JOINERS, and BLACKSMITHS TOOLS, belonging to the said Deceased. ---There are on Hand, and will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, an elegant PHÆTON, and DOUBLE and SINGLE CHAIRS of several Sorts, finished in the best Manner. ELIZABETH DEANE, Administratrix.
N. B. All Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate Payment, and Bonds will be expected from all who do not settle their Accounts at the meeting of the Merchants; those who have any Demands against the said Estate are desired to bring them in, properly proved. WILLIAMSBURG, October 26, 1775.
TO BE SOLD,
At public Auction, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. JOHN TODD BICKERTON, deceased, at HANOVER Court-house, on the first Thursday in December next, being Court Day,
ONE Tract of LAND lying on the Bird Creek, in Albemarle County, containing 700 Acres, with a Plantation cleared sufficient to work 7 or 8 Hands, and convenient Buildings for a Family. Also one other Tract lying on Hickory Creek, in Louisa County, containing 1225 Acres, without any Improvements. These Lands are subject to the Dower of Mrs. Martha Bickerton. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond, with approved Security, to THE EXECUTORS.
DINWIDDIE, September 1, 1775.
FOR SALE, on very reasonable Terms, several Tracts of valuable PATENTED LAND, some of which have Plantations with considerable Improvements thereon; also several Surveys and Entries of LAND, all lying in the Counties of Halifax, Charlotte, and Bedford. Any Person inclining to purchase may see the Land, and know the Terms, by applying to Mr. Joseph Medley in Halifax, or to Mr. Thomas Paulet or William Harvey, Junior, of Charlotte. Good Titles will be made the Purchasers by Mr. Alexander Shaw of this County, who is properly authorised to act for me during my Absence from this Colony, for a few Months. (tf) NATHANIEL MANSON.
NORTHAMPTON, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 1775. TO BE SOLD,
On Friday the 8th of December next, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. CHARLES NODEN, deceased,
THREE Hundred and twenty five Acres of exceeding good LAND, mostly rich low Grounds, with a Plantation and all necessary Houses in tenable Repair, and cleared Land sufficient to work 8 or 10 Hands. The Land lies upon the north Side of Roanoke River, within three Miles of Halifax Town, in a Place well known by the Name of Occaneechie Neck. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed the Purchaser, on giving Bond and good Security; which Bond, if not discharged by the Day the Money becomes due, must carry Interest from the Date. THE EXECUTOR.
TAKEN up, near Stanton River, a BLACK MARE about 4 Years old, and about 4 Feet 6 Inches high, with a bald Face, her near hind Foot white, hanging Mane and Switch Tail, and branded on the near Buttock Q , as near as can be made out. Possed, and appraised to 81. THOMAS WALTERS.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a BAY HORSE near four Feet eight Inches high, about 11 Years old, branded on the near Buttock P , the off fore Foot white, and appears to have been hurt in the same Knee. Possed, and appraised to 101. AMBROSE HUTCHERSON.
TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a SORREL HORSE about 4 Feet 7 Inches and a Half high, about 16 Years old, with a Bell on, a Blaze Face, branded on the near Buttock three Dots, and several Dots on the near Side of his Rump, paces slow, and appraised to 61. Also a BLACK HORSE about 4 Feet 8 Inches high, very little White in his Face, has several Saddle Spots on his Back, branded on the near Shoulder JR , as near as can be made out, trots only, is about 12 Years old, and appraised to 81. JOHN COBBS.
TAKEN up, in Prince George, a RED STEER with a small white Spot on his Flank, about five or six Years old, marked with a Half Crop and a Slit in the right Ear, a smooth Crop and a Hole in the left Ear. Possed, and appraised to 45s. MARK HARWELL.
TAKEN up, in Halifax, a DUN BAY MARE about 7 or 8 Years old, 4 Feet 6 Inches high, branded on the near Buttock with a Hook, has a small Star in her Forehead, and a few white Hairs round one of her fore Legs. Possed, and appraised to 81. GEORGE MOORE.
TAKEN up, in Hanover, a FROSTY BAY HORSE about 8 Years old, 4 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, with a Blaze Face, his hind Legs white, and branded on the near Buttock L . Possed, and appraised to 201. AUGUSTINE WOOLFOLK.
TAKEN up, in Amherst, a BLACK MARE, with some white Hairs intermixed, about 10 or 11 Years old, 4 Feet 4 or 5 Inches high, trots and paces, her Back is much scarified, has some small Saddle Spots, and branded on the near Shoulder and off Buttock, as near as can be described, thus C . Possed, and appraised to 71. HENRY BELL.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, two BLACK STEERS, 3 Years old last Spring, marked with a Crop, Slit, and Underkeel in the right Ear, and a Crop, two Slits, and an Underkeel in the left; they have both white Faces, and white under their Bellies, some White near their Withers, and on the Ends of their Tails. Possed, and appraised to 31. 10s. BENJAMIN HASKINS.
TAKEN up, in Prince Edward, a RED BRINDLE STEER, 3 Years old last Spring, marked with a Crop and Underkeel in the left Ear, and an Underkeel and Hole in the right, the Hole supposed to be torn out. Possed, and appraised to 35s. JOHN SMITH.
TAKEN up, in Amelia, a BLACK HORSE, 14 Hands high, about 9 Years old, with a Star in his Forehead, has been worked, and is branded on each Buttock F . Possed, and appraised to 101. JOHN CHILDERS.
TAKEN up, in King George, a DARK BAY MARE, 13 1/2 Hands high, and branded on the near Buttock IG , has two small Stars in her Forehead. Possed, and appraised to 61. 10s. WILLIAM BURGESS.
TAKEN up, in Albemarle, a BAY HORSE about 4 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, about 7 Years old, with a Switch Tail and hanging Mane, has some white Hairs in his Forehead, trots altogether, and branded on the near Buttock O . Possed, and appraised to 101. GEORGE DUNCAN.
TAKEN up, in Albemarle, a BRIGHT BAY HORSE about 4 Feet 6 Inches high, 8 or 9 Years old, dark about the Legs, Mane, &c. he has a hanging Mane and Switch Tail, no Brand perceivable, shod before, and paces well and fast. Possed, and appraised to 151. ROBERT WRIGHT.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Subscriber, the 12th of September last a bright bay HORSE about 6 Years old, 14 Hands and a Half high, shod before, branded on the near Buttock WA in a Piece, and has several remarkable Places about him, viz. a white Place under his Belly, which came by hard Riding, and has had the Hooks cut out of his Eyes. Whoever brings the said Horse to me, at Mr. Francis Thornton's Plantation, near Fredericksburg, shall have 30s. Reward, and 50s. for apprehending the Thief. WILLIAM GREENLEES.
NORTHUMBERLAND, October 20, 1775.
RUN away from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named BEN. He is about 25 Years old, middle sized, and very black. When he went away (which is about 3 Months since) he had on such Clothes as Negroes commonly wear in Summer. He has a Scar over one of his Eyes, which was occasioned by a Burn when young; is a pretty good Sawyer, and can do a little at the Carpenter's Work. I will give 51. Reward to any Person who delivers him to me, if taken in this Colony; if in Maryland or Carolina, 101. I imagine some Person has forged a Pass for him, that he may travel as a Freeman. JOHN GORDON.
Essex County, Sept. 10, 1775.
RUN away from the Subscriber, about the Middle of July last, a Virginia born Negro Lad named NED, who is about 18 Years of age, and about 5 Feet high; one of his Hands has a large Scar, occasioned by its being burnt when he was a Child, by which Means some of his Fingers grow together. He has a flat Face and long Head, which is remarkably sharp on the Top. His Clothes were such as are common for Negroes, and he was seen going down the Country. Whoever will secure the said Negro, so that I get him again, shall have a Reward of 40s. besides what the law allows. JAMES EDMONDSON.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Botetourt County, on the 13th of October last, a Convict Servant Man named JOHN MURPHEY, about 5 Feet 3 Inches high, with a large bushy Head of dark coloured Hair, is an Englishman, speaks plain, and writes well; he was dressed, when he went away, in a white Russia Drill Coat and Waistcoat, with Leather Breeches, but will probably change his Clothes (as he took with him a Variety of others) and attempt to pass for a Freeman. He carried away 9 Holland Shirts, two of them ruffled, and marked IM, with broad Hems on the Ruffles; two others plain, marked AC, with the Numbers below the Marks; the other five ruffled only at the Bottom, with narrow Hems on the Ruffles; three Pair of Stockings, one of gray Worsted, one of white Thread, and the other of brown Thread; a white Cotton Waistcoat, corded; a Country made blue striped Handkerchief; white Jeans Waistcoat and Breeches; an old great Coat, with one Corner torn off, and the Button-Holes in the Pocket Flaps made downwards; a Fantail Hat, with yellow Lining, and marked in the Crown R. May. 75.; a Pair of small Silver Buckles, almost square, stamped T A; also a Silver Watch, with a Double Case, on the inner of which is engraved Stephen May, London, and the same on the Edge of the Plate, under the Case. He had a Number of other Articles too tedious here to mention, and rode away upon a likely BAY HORSE about 4 Feet 9 Inches high, 4 Years old, with a Film over one of his Eyes, and a small black Spot on the near Side of his Neck, paces and gallops well. He also took an old Portmanteau Saddle and Saddle Bags. I will give 101. Reward to any Person who takes up and secures the Thief and stolen Goods, so that I get them again; or 51. for the Thief alone, and will pay any Person, over and above what the Law allows, for bringing him to me in the aforesaid County. JOHN MAY.
RUN away from Hampton, on Sunday last, a lusty Mulatto Fellow named ARGYLE, well known about the Country, has a Scar on one of his Wrists, and has lost one or more of his fore Teeth; he is a very handy Fellow by Water, or about the House, &c. loves Drink, and is very bold in his Cups, but dastardly when sober. Whether he will go for a Man of War's Man, or not, I cannot say; but I will give 40s. to have him brought to me. He can read and write. NOVEMBER 2, 1775. JACOB WRAY.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Williamsburg, the 16th Instant (July) two Servant Men, viz. JOHN STAUNTON, an Englishman, very talkative, by Trade a Wheelwright, pitted with the Smallpox, about 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, with short dark Hair; had on, when he went away, a brown Cloth Coat and Jacket, and striped and Check Trousers. ---ANDREW M'GILL, a Scotchman, by Trade a Blacksmith, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, wears short dark Hair, of a swarthy Complexion; had on a dark blue Cloth Coat and Jacket, Leather Breeches, and striped and Check Trousers. ---I imagine they will endeavour to pass for Sailors, as from the ships of war. I have heard that they were seen going towards North Carolina, and will give 51. for each if secured in any Gaol JOHN SHIPHARD.
YORK Town, September 19, 1775.
RUN away from Col. Philip Rootes, of King and Queen, a Negro Man named HARRY, who was some Years ago mortgaged to the Hon. William Nelson. It is with good Reason suspected that he is lurking about West Point, and that he is harboured by some of Col. Thomas Moore's Negroes. Whoever secures and delivers the said Negro, either to Col. Rootes or to one of us, shall receive 40s. Reward. THE EXECUTORS.
ALEXANDRIA, June 5, 1775.
EIGHT POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from the Subscriber, two intended Servants named ROBERT SHAW and ANDREW INGLES, both Natives of Scotland, and Bakers by Trade. Each of them had on a Bearskin Jacket lined with Plaid, Osnabrug Trousers, old Shoes, and Half worn Castor Hats. Their Bundles consist, as it is supposed, of two Match Coat Blankets, two Pair of Leather Breeches, two Osnabrug Shirts, two Check Shirts, and two red Jackets. Shaw is about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, has a swarthy Complexion, dark short frized Hair, a long Scar on his right Arm, appears bold, and talks much. Ingles is about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, has short straight Hair, swarthy and long featured, has a Scar over his right Eye, his right Leg is sore, he is fond of Liquor, and talks more in his Country Dialect than Shaw. ---THOMAS WALSON, a Convict, about 27 Years of Age, a Barber by Trade, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, has a Laddish down Look, brown straight Hair, a little knock-kneed, and a leering Look; had on, and took with him, two white Linen Shirts, an old Drab coloured Cloth Coat, one red and one striped Holland Jacket, one Pair of new Drilling Breeches, one Pair of old Buff coloured Stocking Breeches, one Pair of white and one Pair of white and blue spotted Stockings, a new Felt Hat bound with black Ferretting, has a black Silk Handkerchief, and some other Things which cannot be described. ---WILLIAM LEE, by Trade a Cooper, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, marked with the Smallpox, has a remarkable large Nose, speaks thick, and is impudent; he took with him a yellow Bull-Dog, with cropped Ears, one Side of his Face white, has a Glass Eye, and white Breast and Neck, is very fond of going into the Water, and answers to the Name of Turk. The said Lee had a Variety of Clothes, which cannot well be described. Whoever takes up, and secures the said Servants, shall have the above Reward, or 40s. for each, paid by JAMES KIRK. ROBERT ADAM. GEORGE PURVIS. (tf--||3s.)
TO BE SOLD,
THREE Thousand Acres of well timbered LAND, near Newmarket, in Caroline County, whereon are two Plantations in good Repair, with proper and convenient Edifices for farming or making of Tobacco. For Terms apply to the Subscriber. (tf) JOHN BAYLOR.
TO BE SOLD,
A TRACT of LAND in Caroline County, contiguous to Matapony, containing about 2000 Acres of well timbered Land, the Property of Mr. Robert Baylor. The Terms may be known by applying to Mr. Nathaniel Burwell of King William, Mr. John Armistead of Caroline, and Mr. John Baylor, Executors. (tf)
For SALE, and very CHEAP,
THE Tract of LAND whereon I now live, in the lower End of Caroline County, that contains 470 Acres, and is known to be very good. The Improvements are, a new Dwelling-House 32 by 28 Feet, with three Dormants on a Side, two Fireplaces below, and one above, a good Cellar, the Kitchen 24 by 16 Feet, with all other Outhouses quite new, and the Plantation in fine Order for Cropping. Its Situation is equal to any Forest Place whatever. I will give Credit till next Christmas, when Possession may be had. (tf) LE ROY HIPKINS.