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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1775. NUMBER 48. UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI EJUS AMICUS. – HOR. <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> LONDON, FEBRUARY 11. General outlines of Lord CHATHAM’s Bill. IN the common form, it is hereby enacted, &c.. “That the declaratory law of 1766, which ordains that the British Parliament has a right to make laws sufficient to bind the co- lonies in all cases whatsoever, the several acts objected to in the petition of rights, from the delegates in congress convened at Philadelphia last September, shall be suspended, till the event of the following proposition shall be known.” It then proceeds to enact, that it shall be lawful for a congress to meet at Phi- ladelphia on the 9th of May next, to delibe- rate on and agree to the two following main points; that the said delegates thus assembled, shall in the first place recognize the supremacy and grand controlling superintending power of the British legislature in every point whatso- ever, relating to commercial regulation, ex- cept as thereafter provided for. And secondly, that they (the delegates) shall submit to con- tribute towards the support of the public bur- dens, a certain specific sum to be granted to his Majesty, to be under, directed, and appro- priated by parliament. When those conditi- ons are complied with and are assented to by a solemn recognition on the part of America, then the said laws mentioned in the said claim or petition of rights are to be actually and bona fide repealed; and the respective provin- cial assemblies are to proceed in their usual manner to make the necessary provisions for support of their civil governments, according to the mode heretofore uniformly practiced. It then enters into the discussion of the purport of the resolves of the delegates in congress, respecting the quartering and stationing a stand- ing army in times of peace in the colonies, and asserts, in the fullest, clearest, and most determinate manner, that the ordering, quar- tering, and stationing the military force of the kingdom, is one of the greatest constitutional, inherent, and unalienable prerogatives of the crown, on no pretence or colour whatever to be denied or controverted, and accurately draws the line intended by the bill of rights, presented at the revolution, as distinguishing between an army kept up in time of peace, without the consent, and one actually raised, embodied and paid, by and with the consent of parliament. The last material clause in this celebrated bill is relative to the payment of the judges, and the tenure on which they are to hold their places. It ordains that they shall not hold their places at the pleasure of, nor be paid by the crown; but that both shall be formed exactly on the model, already hap- pily established in this country, that is, they shall hold their seats quamdiu se bene gesserint, and they shall be paid their salaries by the res- pective provinces where they reside; but to be, however, appointed by the crown. He labour- ed and explained those two last great constitu- tional points, with a force of oratory, a strength of reasoning, a magnitude of conception, a brilliancy of expression, and a fund of informa- tion and political knowledge, that would have done infinite honour to the greatest, the wisest orators, statesmen, or patriots, that Rome or Athens ever saw. The noble Lords who voted in support of Lord Chatham’s plan of reconciliation with America were the following: The Dukes of Scarborough, Ferrers, Cumberland, Cholmondeley, Craven, Richmond, Strafford, Romney, Devonshire, Tankerville, King, Portland, Stanhope, Fortesecue, Manchester, Effrngham, Ponsonby, Northumberland, Fitzwilliams, Lyttleton, Marquis of Rockingham, Temple, Wycombe, Radnor, Sondes, Spencer, Milton, The Earls of Stamford, Abingdon, The Lords Abergavenny, Camden 32. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The speakers for the bill were Lord Chat- ham, Lord Camden, the Duke of Richmond, the Duke of Manchester, and Earl Temple. ---Against it, the Earl of Sandwich, the Duke of Grafton, Lord Gower, the Lord Chancellor, Earl of Hilsborough, and Lord Dartmouth. If the ___viz. the 24 bishops, the 16 Scots peers, and the 20 officers of state are deducted, the number who voted against Lord Chat- ham’s plan of reconciliation will be only eight. Feb. 16. At a court of Common-Council held on Friday last, that court came to the following resolution: ”That the thanks of this court be given to to the Earl of Chatham, for having offered to the H. of Lords a plan for conciliating the differences which unfortunately subsist between the administration in this country and its Ame- rican colonies; and to all those who supported that noble Lord in so humane and constitu- tional a measure.” At a Court of Common council held yester- day, the town clerk acquainted the Court that he had waited on the Right Hon. The Earl of Chatham, with the thanks of the Court agreed to on Friday last, to which his Lordship return- ed the following answer: ”Lord Chatham desires the favour of Mr. Town Clerk to offer to my Lord Mayor, the Aldermen, and Commons, in Common Coun- cil assembled, his most respectful and grateful acknowledgements for the signal honour they have been pleased to confer on the mere dis- charge of his duty in a moment of impending calamity. ”Under deep impressions of former marks of favourable construction during the evil hour of a dangerous foreign war, he now deems himself too fortunate to find his efforts for preventing the ruin and horrors of a civil war, approved, honoured and strengthened, by the great corporate bond of the Kingdom.” At a Court of Commons council held on Monday last, the following resolutions were agreed to: Resolved, that the present situation of our public affairs, in consequence of the severe pro- ceedings against the American colonies, is so exceedingly alarming, that it is the duty of this Court to use every possible endeavour to prevent all further oppression, and to obtain relief to so numerous and valuable a part of our fellow subjects. Resolved, that as a bill is proposed to be brought into Parliament, to prohibit the New- England fishery, which, if complied with, may materially injure the commercial interests of this city, and of the kingdom in general, the Lord Mayor may be requested by this Court to convene the same to consider whether it may not be the duty of this Court to petition parliament against the said proposed bill, the principles of which, so far as they have hither- to declared, appearing to be repugnant to just- tice and the true interest of the British empire. At a court of common council held yester- day at Guildhall, (after the matters to be ob- jected to in the Massachusetts-Bay bill were re- ferred to a committee, who are to make their report to-morrow at another court of common council to be then holden) the following reso- lutions were come to: Resolved, that the measures of administra- tion, respecting our fellow subjects in Ameri- ca, adopted by the late parliament, appear to this court in the highest degree dangerous and alarming, and demand our most serious at- tention. Resolved, that as the opinion of this court hath already been very fully and particularly declared against an act of the late Parliament, intituled, “An act for making more effectual provision for the government of Quebec, in North-America;” we think it equally our duty to bear testimony also against our other acts of the said parliament, which we esteem high- </div> <div class="”column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ly injurious to our fellow subjects in America, viz.: An act for the better regulating the government of the province of Massachusetts- Bay;” also, “An act for the impartial admi- nistration of justice in the cases of persons ques- tioned for any acts done by them in the execu- tion of the law, or for the suppression of riots and tumults in the province of the Massachu- setts-Bay;” and also “An act to discontinue the landing and discharging, &c. of goods, wares, and merchandizes at the town, and within the harbour of Boston;” and also an act, intituled, “An act for the better provi- ding suitable quarters for officers and soldiers in his Majesty’s service in North-America;” they appearing to this court to be not only contrary to many of the fundamental princi- ples of the English constitution and most es- sential rights of the subject, but also apparently inconsistent with natural justice and equity; and we are therefore of opinion, that our fel- low-subjects the Americans are justified in every constitutional opposition to the said acts. HOUSE of LORDS, Die Martis, 7 Feb. 1775. THE Lord President reported, that the managers for the Lords had met the managers for the Commons at a conference, which on the part of the Commons was mana- ged by Lord North, who acquainted the mana- gers for the Lords, that they had taken into consideration the state of his Majesty's colonies in North-America, and had agreed upon an address to be presented to his Majesty, to which they desired the concurrence of this House. Then his Lordship read the address deliver- ed at the conference---and the same being again read by the clerk, the Earl of Dart- mouth and the Marquis of Rockingham both rising to speak, a debate arose who should speak first. The question was put, whether the Earl of Dartmouth should now be heard? It was resolved in the affirmative. Moved to agree with the Commons in the said address, by filling up the blank with (the Lord Spiritual and Temporal: Which being objected to, and a question stated thereupon? After a long debate, the pre- vious question was put, whether the main question shall now be put? Contents - - - - 90 104 Proxies - - - 14 Non-Contents - - 29 29 Proxies - - - 00 It was resolved in the affirmative. Dissentient. 1st. The previous question was moved, not to prevent the proceeding in the address, com- municated at the conference with the Com- mons, but in order to present the petitions of the North-American merchants and of the West-India merchants and planters, which petitions the house might reject if frivolous, or postpone if not urgent, as it might seem fit to their wisdom; but to hurry on the business to which these petitions so materially and directly related, the express prayer of which was, that they might be heard before “any resolution may be taken by this Right Honourable House respecting America,” to refuse so much as to suffer them to be presented, is a proceeding of the most unwarrantable nature, and directly subversive of the most sacred rights of the sub- ject. It is the more particularly exceptionable, as a lord in his place, at the express desire of the West-India merchants, informed the house, that if necessitated so to do, they were ready without council or farther preparation, in- stantly to offer evidence to prove, that several islands of the West-Indies could not be able to subsist after the operation of the proposed ad- dress in America. Justice in regard to indivi- duals, policy with regard to the public, and decorum with regard to ourselves, required that we should admit this petition to be pre- sented. By refusing it, justice is denied. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> 2dly. Because the papers laid upon our table by the ministers, are so manifestly defective and so avowedly curtailed, that we can derive from them nothing like information of the true state of this object on which we are going to act, or of the consequences of the resolutions which we may take. We ought (as we con- ceive) with gladness to have accepted that in- formation from the merchants, which, if it had not been voluntarily offered, it was our duty to seek: there is no information concern- ing the state of our colonies (taken in any point of view) which the merchants are not far more competent to give, than Governors or Offi- cers, who often know far less of the temper and disposition, or may be more disposed to misrepresent it than the merchants. Of this we have a full and melancholy experience in the mistaken ideas on which the fatal effects of the late parliament were formed. 3dly. Because we are of opinion, that in en- tering into a war, in which mischief and incon- venience are great and certain (but the utmost extent of which it is impossible to foresee) true policy requires that those who are most likely to be immediately affected, should be thorough- ly satisfied of the deliberation with which it was taken; and we apprehend that the plan- ters, merchants, and manufacturers, will not bear their losses and burthens, brought on them by the proposed civil war, the better for our refusing so much as to hear them previous to engaging in that war; nor will our precipita- tion in resolving , add much to the success in executing any plan that may be pursued. We protest therefore against the refusal to suffer such petitions to be presented, and we thus clear ourselves to our country of the dis grace and mischief which must attend this un- constitutional, indecent and improvident pro- ceeding. RICHMOND, PORTLAND, PONSONBY, CAMDEN, ARCHER, FITZWILLIAM, ROCKINGHAM, SCARBOROUGH, WYCOMBE, ABERGAVENNY, EFFINGHAM, ABINGTON, TORRINGTON, CRAVEN, STANHOPE, COURTENAY, CHOLMONDELEY, TANKERVILLE. Then the main question was put, whether to agree with the Commons in the said address by inserting the words, (Lords Spiritual and Temporal) and It was resolved in the affirmative, Contents 87. Not Contents 27. Dissentient, 1st. Because the violent matter of this dan- gerous address was highly aggravated by the violent manner in which it was precipitately hurried through the House. Lords were not allowed the interposition of a moment’s time for deliberation, before they were driven head- long into a declaration of a civil war. A con- ferrence was held with the Commons, an ad- dress of this Importance presented, all extra- neous information, although offered, positively refused; all petitions arbitrarily rejected, and the whole of this most awful business received, debated, and concluded, in a single day. 2dly. Because no legal grounds were laid, in argument or in fact, to shew that a rebellion, properly so called, did exist in Massachusetts’s- Bay, when the papers of the latest date, and from whence alone we derive our information, were written. The overt-acts to which the species of treason affirmed in the address ought to be applied, were not established, nor any offenders marked out; but a general mass of the acts of turbulence, said to be done at vari- ous times and places, and of various natures, were all thrown together, to make out one gep- neral constructive treason: Neither was there any sort of proof of the continuance of any unlawful force, from whence we could infer that a rebellion dies now exist. And we are the more cautious of pronouncing any part of his Majesty’s dominions to be in actual rebellion, because the cases of constructive treason under that branch of the 25th of Edward the Third, which describes the crime of rebellion, have been already so far extended by the judges, and the distinctions so nice and subtle, that no prudent man ought to declare any single per- son in that situation, without the clearest evi- dence of uncontrovertible overt-acts to war- rant such a declaration: Much less ought so high an authority as both Houses of Parlia- ment, to denounce so severe a judgement against a considerable part of his Majesty’s subjects, by which his forces may think themselves justi </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> fied in commencing a war, without any fur- ther order or commission. 3dly. Because we think that several acts of the late Parliament, and several late proceedings of administration with regard to the Colonies, are real grievances and just causes of complaint, and we cannot in honour or in conscience, con- sent to an address which commends the tem- per by which proceedings, so very intemperate, have been carried on; nor can we persuade our- selves to authorize violent courses against per- sons in the Colonies who have resisted autho- rity, without at the same time redressing the grievances which have given but too much pro- vocation for their behaviour. 4thly. Because we think the loose and general assurances given by the address, of future re- dress of grievances, in case of submission, is far from satisfactory or at all likely to produce their end, whilst the acts complained of con- tinue unrepealed, or unamended, and their authors remain in authority here; because these advisers of all the measures which have brought on the calamities of this empire, will not be trusted whilst they defend as just, necessary, and even indulgent, all the acts complained of as grievances, by the Americans; and must therefore, on their own principles, be bound in future to govern the colonies in the manner, which has already produced such fatal effects; and we fear that the refusal of this House, so much as to receive previous to determina- tion (which is the most offensive mode of re- jection) petitions from the unoffending natives of Great-Britain and the West-India islands, affords but a very discouraging prospect of our obtaining hereafter any petitions at all, from those whom we have declared actors in rebellion, or abettors of that crime. Lastly. Because the means of enforcing the authority of the British legislature, is con- signed to persons of whose capacity for that purpose, from abundant experience we have reason to doubt, and who have hitherto used no effectual means of conciliating or of reducing those who oppose that authority: This appears in the constant failure of all their projects, the insufficiency of all their information, and the disappointment of all the hopes, which they have for several years held out to the public. Parliament has never refused any of their pro- posals, and yet our affairs have proceeded daily from bad to worse, until we have been brought, step by step, to that state of confusion, and even civil violence, which was the natural re- sult of these desperate measures. We therefore protest against an address a- mounting to a declaration of war, which is founded on no proper parliamentary informa- tion; which was introduced by refusing to suffer the presentation of petitions against it (although it be the undoubted right of the sub- ject to present the same); which followed the rejection of every mode of conciliation; which holds out no substantial offer of redress of grievances; and which promises support to those ministers who have inflamed America, and misconducted the affairs of Great-Britain. RICHMOND, CHOLMONDELEY, CRAVEN, ABINGDON, ARCHER, PORTLAND, ABERGAVENNY, CAMDEN, ROCKINGHAM, EFFINGHAM, WYCOMBE, STANHOPE, COURTENAY, SCARBOROUGH, TORRINGTON, FITZWILLIAM, PONSONBY, TANKERVILLE. A circumstantial account of the important debates in the American committee on Lord North’s motion of Monday, Feb. 20. ON Sunday evening, a Treasury letter, deferring an at- tendance in the House for the next day, was sent to the most active persons in opposition, as well as to all those who support Ministry, as Lord North had a mo- tion of importance to make. It is unusual to send such letters to the members who oppose. This message there- fore occasioned much speculation. Early on Monday, it was universally given our that Lord North intended to move a conciliatory proposition, which would have a ten- dency to quiet the troubles that unhappily distract the British empire. About 4 o’clock, Sir Charles Whitworth took the chair in the American committee. Lord North immedi- ately rose, and having laid open his design, in a speech of rather less than an hour, concluded with the following mo- tion: ”That it is the opinion of this committee, that when ”the Governor, Council, and Assembly, or General ”Court of any of his Majesty’s provinces or colonies in ”American, shall propose to make provision, according ”to the conditions, circumstances, and situation of such ”province or colony, for contributing their proportion ”to the common defence (such proportion to be raised ”under the authority of the General Court or General ”Assembly of such province or colony, and disposable ”by Parliament) and shall engage to make provision also ”for the support of civil government, and the adminis- </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ”tration of justice in such province as or colony, it will be ”proper, if such proposal shall be approved by his Ma- ”jesty and the two Houses of Parliament, and for so ”long as such provision shall be made accordingly, to ”forbear, in respect of such province or colony to levy ”any duty, tax, or assessment, except only such duties ”as it may be expedient to impose for the regulation of ”commerce; the neat produce of the duties last mention- ”ed to be carried to the account of such province, or co- ”lony respectively.” The motion was supported by Governor Pownal, Mr. Jenkinson, Sir G. Elliot, Mr. Cornwall and Mr. Wed- derburne. The principal argument used by these Gentlemen, and particularly by Lord North, in favour of the proposition, were the following: “That in the late address of the two Houses, a promise was given to redress the grievances of the Americans. It was indeed impossible to define what Parliament ought to deem a real grievance, among the many factious complaints of the Americans; but as there was one point upon which they and others were most particularly clamorous, the matter of taxation, it would be proper to come to a fair and indulgent explana- tion on that subject; and as many new restrictions on the trade of the Americans had been already proposed, and as many more were intended, in that situation, the colonists ought fairly to know what they are to expect and what is expected by them. Justice and policy (he said) required that every person, under any government, should be compelled to become contributory to that government according to his ability, and to the support he derives from it. This principle ought to extend to the colonies, and to all other depen- dencies of this empire, just as much as to any part of Great-Britain; and the slightest relaxation of any penal or restrictive statutes now made, or hereafter to be made in consequence of their disobedience and continuancy, ought not to be so much as listened to, until they come to Parliament and offer such contributions as that sove- reign judge and legislature should decide to be their just and fair proportion towards the common defence of the whole empire, and that this offer must be understood as the condition upon which we are to accept their allege- ance. This proposition ought not to be settled by a Congress. Such a mode could only tend to promote factious combi- nations in the colonies; who, as colonies, have no sort of relation among themselves. They are all the colonies of Great-Britain, and it is through her alone that they have any relation to each other. At present the quota which each colony ought to pay cannot be settled; but the proportions (when the Ameri- cans come to make their offers) must be adjusted upon the following standard: “The wealth and population of each colony, its advantages relatively to the other colonies, and its proportion to the wealth and other advantages, taken together with the burthens and necessities, of Great- Britain. There had been much talk of restrictions on the trade of the colonies, but when the goods which they take from this country only, because they are the best and the cheapest, shall be deducted from the account of re- striction, the Americans will have but little ground for exemption on that account, and they will be found so much on a par with the inhabitants of Great-Britain in commercial advantages, that reason and justice require they should be put on a par with regard to their contri- tions, and to pay (after the above deduction) full as much in taxes as the people of Great-Britain. Seventy millions of debt, in the last war, was incurred solely on their account; and, in equity, the Americans ought to bear at least their fair proportion of it. The army and navy of England are employed for their protection, in common with the rest of the empire; they ought, there- fore, to contribute both to the army and the navy. And when a fleet is sent to the East-Indies, the colonies ought to pay their share of the charges, just as well as when it is stationed on the coast of North-America; for this force being for the common benefits, the colonies are virtually included in the protection derived from it, wherever it is employed. As to the mode of taxation, provided the substantial sup- ply is obtained, it is our interest to indulge the colonies in this particular as much as we can; partly because we may not be as knowing in the detail as the American Assemblies, and we may oppress when we meant only to tax, and partly because it has been found almost impossible for Parliament to lay taxes there, which would produce any thing in any degree adequate to their purposes. Lord North confessed that he rather imagined this pro- position would not be to the taste of the Americans, and and would not be complied with by several of the colonies. However, if but ONE of them submitted, that ONE link of the chain would be broken; and if so, the whole would inevitably fall to pieces. This separation would restore our empire and “divide et impera” was a maxim never held unfair or unwise in government. If this hope should be frustrated, and that the proposition should do no good in America, it will not however fail doing some good in England: First, it will stand as an eternal monument of the wisdom and clemency, of the humanity and justice of British go- vernment; secondly, it will show to the traders and ma- nufacturers of England the temper and moderation of Parliament, and the obstinacy and disaffection of the Ame- ricans, and will of course support them under the decay and loss of trade, and all the miseries of war; they will bear with patience all these temporary losses, when they are assured that they are incurred for the sake of a large revenue, which is to ease them from the many and heavy taxes which at present oppress their industry; thirdly, it will animate the officers and soldiers we send out to Ame- rica to a vigorous and manly exertion of their native cou- rage, without doubt of scruple, when they are assured they no longer fight for a phantom, and a vain empty point of honour, but for a substantial benefit to their county, which is to relieve her in her greatest exigencies. That this is putting the quarrel, at last, upon a proper ground; a dispute for revenue, a dispute to compel Ame- rica to come to the relief of Great-Britain. That it was no conceding proposition, but what true policy must sug- gest, if they had actually subdued America, and had her prostrate at their feet. That is not to abandon the authority of Parliament, but to confirm it; it is to en- force it in the most effectual manner, and for the most essential objects, because the TAXING power is by THIS resolution in the hands of Parliament, and to be exercised merely according to its discretion. All the vigorous mea- </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> sures, either by penal laws, or by the military force, are to go on exactly as before; no farther relaxation whatso- ever is intended. This is the ultimatum. If it should seem to be abandoning the high ground taken in the address, or to be contrary to the assurances so frequently given, “that no terms should be held out to American previous to its submission,” this is nothing (said Lord North) but what is common. The greatest powers have done it. In the war of the succession, it was a fundamental point that no Prince of the House of Bourbon should ever sit on the throne of Spain. This was several times repeated, and in the most solemn manner. Such politics are necessary to gain or to animate allies, yet all the powers which composed this confederacy yield ed; and a Prince of the House Bourbon did sit, and one of the same House does now sit, on the throne of Spain. In the Spanish war of 1739, we declared that we should never treat with Spain until she had given up the point of search; yet peace was made without her giving up this point, and the search continues. Lord North added to these several other instances in which great powers had abandoned their pretentions, and disappointed the hopes they had held out to their allies. Such is the substance of the plan, and of arguments used in support of it. The House, at first, seemed strange- ly agitated and divided. Almost all of those who usually support Ministry manifested so great a dislike of the mea- sure, that many apprehended Lord North, on the division, would be found in a minority. On the other hand, seve- ral in opposition seemed unwilling to vote against any thing which carried with it even the name of conciliation with the colonies. However, as the debate proceeded, the true nature and purpose of the proposition was more fully developed. The opposition to it went different ways and on totally different grounds. One one side, it was opposed by Mr. Welbore Ellis, Vice Treasurer of Ireland; by the Solicitor General of Scotland; by Mr. Adams, Mr. Ackland, and some others of the minister- rial members. Mr. Ellis declared, that possibly he might differ from every other Gentleman, and stand quite single; but it was his opinion the House would be sunk, by the accep- tance of the noble Lord’s motion, into the lowest state of degradation. A very few days ago, no less than three hundred of them had carried up to the Lords an address, declaring all the colonies in a state of disobedience, and one of them in actual rebellion; an address offering their lives and fortunes for the suppression of that rebellion, an address making the pervious submission of the Ame- ricans in their humble petition to parliament, and their acknowledgement of its authority, conditions indispensable to all redress of grievances, real or imaginary. In a few days after, without any reason assigned, without any known variation of circumstances, without any petition, submission, or acknowledgement, whatsoever, for the house to come to a resolution directly contradictory to the former, was the most humiliatory stroke to the dig- nity of parliament, which, in his long experience, he had ever remembered. Nothing could so highly reflect upon its courage, honour, wisdom, and consistency: but as the subject was full of irritation, and as he was afraid, though a very old member, that he might be betrayed into some improper expressions, he chose to sit down with- out farther discussion of a matter which indeed spoke so fully for itself. The same line of argument was taken by the other Gentlemen on the court side, who opposed the motion upon the principle of its inconsistency with all the for- mer declarations of administration, and with the late ad- dress of both houses of parliament. The Gentlemen of the minority, who had opposed all measures of severity towards America, declared with a marked solemnity, that they came to the House, on the report of the change of measures, with a full resolu- tion of supporting any thing which might lead in any way towards conciliation; but that they found the proposition altogether insidious in its nature, and therefore purposely rendered, to the last degree, obscure and perplexed in its language. Instead of being at all fitted to produce peace, it was calculated to increase the disorders and confusion in America, and therefore that they never could consent to it. On this side, debate was supported with remarkable force and spirit, by Mr. T. Townsend, Mr. Fox, Col. Barre, Mr. Burke, Mr. Dunning, and Lord John Ca- vendish. They readily admitted, with Mr. Ellis, and with the Solicitor General of Scotland, that the proposition was a contradiction to every thing that parliament had declar- ed; a shameful prevarication in ministers, and a mean departure from every declaration that had been made. They were willing, however, to purchase peace by any humi- liations of Ministers, and, by what was of so far more moment, even by the humiliation of Parliament; but the measure was mean indeed, but not at all conciliatory. One benefit, however, was derived from it; for (said Mr. Fox) it has re-established the credit and signalized the power, of the true constitutional Whiggish principle of resistance. This had already reduced the proudest tyran- ny, had made it renounce its high declarations and stoop to meanness and fraud, the sure forerunner of rout and dismay. That as Lord North had already been staggered into this unheard of act of irresolution and inconstancy, there might be some hope of his proceeding to others which might be really lenient, if it were not the nature of inconsistency not to proceed in may certain track; and that the same want of a fixed principle, which led him to renounce his first plan, might induce him perhaps as suddenly, to return to it. That the mode of argument, on the side of ministry, was the most ridiculous that ever had been known in parliament. They attempted to prove to one side of the house, that the measure was a conces- sion; and to the other, that it was a strong assertion of authority; just on the silly principles of the tea act, which to Great-Britain was to be a duty of supply, to the Americans a tax regulation. They were likewise (they said) astonished at another extraordinary phenomenon. To this day, during the whole course of the American debates, the ministry have daily and hourly denied their having any sort of contest about an American revenue. That the whole was a dis- pute for obedience to trade laws, and to the general leg- islative authority. Now they turn short; and to console them, for the first time, “the dispute is put on its true footing, and that the grand contest is, not for empty ho- </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> nour, but substantial revenue.” But manufacturers and soldiers will not be so consoled, or so animated, because the revenue is as much an empty phantom as the honour; and the whole scheme of the resolution oppressive, absurd, and impractical, and what indeed the ministers confess, the Americans will not accept. It is oppressive, because it was never the complaint of the Americans that the mode of taxation was not left to themselves, but that neither the amount and quantum of the grant, nor the application, was in their free choice. This was their complaint, and their complaint was just. What else is to be taxed by act of parliament in which they are not represented, but for parliament to settle the proportion of the payment, and the application of the money? This is the purport of the present resolution. If an act of par- liament compelled the city of Amsterdam to raise an hun- dred thousand pounds, is not Amsterdam as effectually taxed without its consent as if duties to that amount were laid on that city? To leave them the mode may be of some case, as to the collection; but it is nothing to the freedom of granting, in which the colonies are so far from being relieved by this resolution, that their condition is to be ten times worse than ever. For the minority contended, that it is a far more op- pressive mode of taxing than that hitherto used; for here no determinate demand is made. The colonies are to be held in durance by troops; fleets, and armies, until singly and separately they shall do what? Until they shall of- fer to contribute to a service which they cannot know, in a proportion which they cannot guess, on a standard which they are so far from being able to ascertain, that parlia- ment, which is to hold it, has not ventured to hint what it is they expect. They are to be held prisoners of war, unless they consent to a ransom, by bidding out an aucti- on against each other and against themselves, until the King and parliament shall strike down the hammer, and say “enough.” The species of auction to be terminated not at the dis- creation of the bidder, but at the will of the sovereign power, was a kind of absurd tyranny, which they chal- lenged the ministers to produce any example of, in the practice of this or of any other nation. What was said to be most like this method of setting the colony assem- blies at guessing what contributions might be most agree- able to us in some future time, was the tyranny of Ne- buchadnezzaar, who, having forgot a dream of his, or- dered the assemblies of his wise men, on pain of death, not only to interpret his dream, but to tell him what his dream was. To set the impracticability and absurdity of this scheme in the stronger light, they asked, in case an assembly made an offer which should not be thought sufficient by parliament, was not the business to walk back again to America, and so on backwards and forwards as often as the offer displeased parliament? And then, instead of ob- taining peace by this proposition, all our distractions and confusions will be increased tenfold, and continued for ever. It was said, indeed, by the minister, that this scheme will disunite the colonies. Tricks in government had sometimes, it was admitted, been successful; but never when they were known, avowed, and hacknied. That the Boston port bill was a declared cheat, and according- ly far from succeeding; it was the very first thing that untied all the colonies against us, from Nova -Scotia to Georgia. As to the pretended justice of this enforced contributi- on, from the debt incurred on the sole account of Ame- rica, Col. Barr said,, it was false and futile We must defend our dominions, wherever they are attacked by our enemies; but to charge the part attacked as the cause of the burthen brought on by that defense, is ridiculous. It was not the ambition of the colonies, but the designs of France aiming at an empire in America, which caused that debt. The idea of deducting the value of goods supposed to be taken by the colonists, because we sold cheap, at a time when we did not suffer the colonies to make the trial, and by such arithmetic to deduce the propriety of their paying in nearly an equal proportion with the people of England (they said) was of a piece with the rest of the policy and the argument of this profound project. Mr. Burke strongly declared against any scheme which began by any mode of extorting revenue. That every benefit, natural or political, must be had in the order of things, and in its proper season. Revenue from a free people must be the consequence of peace, not the condition on which it is to be obtained. That if we attempt to insert this in order, we shall have neither peace nor revenue. If we are resolved to eat our grapes crude and sour, in- stead of obtaining nourishment, we shall only set an edge on our own teeth, and those of our posterity for ever. They all urged, therefore, for the reconsideration, un- til it could be brought to some agreement with common sense. They moved, “that the chairman do now leave the chair, and have leave to sit again.” The minister, distracted by an opposition from such opposite quarters, seemed ready to sink under it. His al- lies focused on the point of desertion, until the great BUTE STANDARD was displayed by Sir Gilbert El- liot, when most of them fell again into order, and, though ashamed and mortified, voted with the minister. The instantaneous effect of the few words spoken by the STANDARD BEARER, after Lord North had been five times on his legs, and only made matters worse and worse, was painted by Mr. Dunning in a vein of the most delicate irony. The numbers, upon the division, were: Ayes 274 Noes 88. WILLIAMSBURG, APRIIL 29. This morning arrived an express from the Northward, with the following advices NEW-ENGLAND. Watertown, Wednesday morning, near 10 of the clock. TO all friends of American liberty, be it known, that this morning, before break of day, a brigade consist- ing of about 1000 or 12000 men landed at Phipp’s farm, at Cambridge, and marched to Lexington, where they found a company of our colony militia in arms, upon whom they fired without any provocation, and killed six men, and wounded four others. The bearer, Trail Brissel is charged to alarm the country quite to Connec- ticut; and all persons are desired to furnish him with fresh horses, as they may be needed. I have spoken with seve- ral, who have seen the dead and wounded. Pray let the </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> delegates from this colony to Connecticut see this; they know Col. Foster, one of the delegates. J. PALM[illegible, smudged] of the committee. A true copy from the ori [illegible, smudged] per order of the com- mittee of correspondence of Worcester, April, 1775. Attested and forwarded by the committee of Brookline, Norwich, New-London, Lyme, Saybrook, Killingsworth, E. Guilford, Bandford, and New-Haven. Since the above written we have received the following by a second express. Thursday, three o’clock afternoon. SIR, I am this moment informed by an express, from Wood- stock, taken from the mouth of the express, then two o’clock, afternoon, that the contest between the first bri- gade that marched to Concord, was still continuing this morning at the town of Lexington, to which said brigade had retreated, that another brigade, said to be the second mentioned in the latter of this morning, landed with a quantity of artillery, at the place where the first did. The provincials were determined to prevent the two bri- gades from joining their strength if possible, and remain in great need of succonr. N. B. The regulars when in Concord, burnt the court-house, took two pieces of cannon, which they ren- dered useless, and began to take up Concord bridge; on which Capt. _____(who with many on both sides, were soon killed) made an attack upon the King’s troops, on which they retreated to Lexington. To Col. Ob. Johnson{illegible, smudged] I am, Canterbury, E.B. WILLIAMS. P. S. Mr. McFarlan of Plainfield, merchant, has just returned from Boston by way of Providence, who con- versed with an express from Lexington, who further in- forms, that 4000 of our troops had surrounded the first brigade above-mentioned, who were on a hill in Lexing- ton, that the action continued and there were about 50 of our men killed, and 150 of the regulars as near as they could determine, when the express came away. It will be expedient for every man to go who is fit and willing. The above is a true copy as received per express from New-Haven, and attested to by the committee of corres- pondence, from town to town. Attest. Jonathan Sturgis, Andrew Rowland Committee. Thadius Burr, Job Bartram, The above was received yesterday at four o’clock, by the committee of New-York, and forwarded to Philadelphia, by Isaac Low, chairman of the committee at New-York. NORFOLK, May 4, 1775. Extract from a paper received by the Caesar, Wood, in six weeks from BRISTOL. LONDON, March 11. HOUSE OF COMMONS, March 9. THIS day the expectations of all men, both within door and without, were wound up to the highest pitch. it being whispered for some days past, by those who pretend to be in the secret, that the minister intended to propose a bill that would at one chatm his friends, con- found his enemies, and please the people on both sides of the Atlantic. After the benches had been all crowded, a silence of some minutes ensued, and up rose the Minister, not to open his grand conciliatory plan, but to extend the powers of his New-England restraining bill to all the other principal provinces on the American continent. He said, that as the colonies were come to an agreement to carry on no trade whatever with Great-Britain, Ireland, or the West-Indies, he was clearly of opinion that it be- came indispensably necessary to restrain their commerce, and prevent them from trading with any other country. He therefore made the following motion: --That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a bill to restrain the trade and commerce of the colonies of New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and South-Carolina, to Great-Britain, Ireland, and the British Islands in the West-Indies, under certain conditions and limitations.-----After a short debate, the bill was ordered in. By a Gentleman arrived from Salem on Sunday last, we have a confirmation of the melancholy tidings relative to an engagement between the regulars and provincials near Boston: From the accounts given by this gentleman, there is great reason to believe, that unless the regulars had found means to reach Boston the day after the skir- mish began, the most of them are cut off. The report at Salem was, that the object of their hazardous expedi- tion from Boston, was to seize the persons of Messieurs Hancock and Adams. We wait with impatience for the particulars of this very interesting event. His Excellency the Governor, we hear, with his family have retired on board his Majesty’s ship the Fowey, now ly- ing at York, in consequence of the disturbances occasion- ed by the removal of the powder from the public maga- zine at Williamsburg. Various reports have been spread of an intention to seize the guns and field pieces lying at different places up- on the rivers in this colony, in consequence of which we hear, that in some counties they have removed them into the country, out of the reach of the armed vessels stati- oned among us; and in others, guards are established to watch against any attempt to carry them off. It is with pleasure we can inform the public of the zeal the militia of this borough discover to perfect themselves in the military exercise, and that they seem heartily dis- posed to prepare themselves for every emergency upon which their country may call them. NORFOLK, May 1, 1775. FOR LIVERPOOL. THE ship Greenwood, Mackey Reed master, will sail in a fortnight, can take in (be- sides what is engag’d) about 120 hogsheads or 600 barrels, on liberty of consignment; she has also excellent accom- modations for passengers.---For terms, apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. THE partnership of HARMANSON and HARVEY being dissolved, all persons indebted to said partnership are requested to be speedy in payment, and those that have any accounts against the partnership are desired to bring them in to WILLIAM HARVEY. Who has for sale, Jamaica Spirits, Madeira Wine of the New-York Quality, Coffee, Chocolate, Bar Iron, and Wheat Fans, also, a pair of Lead Pumps for a Vessel. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The SPEECH of the Right Honorable the LORD MAYOR of LONDON, in favor of AMERICA, on the Motion of Lord NORTH for an Address to this MAJESTY, to declare the Province of MASSACHUSETTS-BAY in rebellion. Mr. SPEAKER, THE business now before the House, re- specting America, is of as great import- ance as was ever debated in Parliament. It comprehends almost every question of policy and legislation. I do not mean to enter so vast, so well trodden a field. I will confine myself to the business before us. –The Address now reported from the Committee of the whole House, appears to me unfounded, rash and sanguinary, and most unjustly to draw the sword against America; but before administra- tion are suffered to plunge this nation into the horrors of a civil war, before they are permit- ted to force Englishmen to sheath their swords in the bowels of their fellow-subjects, I hope this House will seriously weight the original ground and cause of this unhappy dispute, and in time reflect, whether justice is on our side. The assumed right of Taxation without the consent of the subject, is plainly the primary cause of the present quarrel. Have we, Sir any right to tax the Americans: --That is the question. The fundamental laws of human nature, and the principle of the English consti- tution, are equally repugnant to the claim. The very idea of property excludes the right of others taking any thing from me without my consent, otherwise I cannot call it my own.—What pro- perty have I in what another person cane seize at his pleasure? If we can tax the Americans without their consent; they have no property, nothing which they can call their own, we might take their all. The words “LIBERTY and PROPERTY,” so dear to an Englishman, so pleasing in our ears, would become mockery and insult to an American. The laws of society are professedly calculated to secure the property of each individual, of every subject of the state. The great principles of the constitution under which we live, likewise clearly determines this point. All subsidies to the Crown are grants from the Commons, free gifts of the people. Their full consent is always expressed in the grant. Much has been said of the Palatine of Chester, and the Principality of Wales, and the period of their taxation; but, Sir, there is a more remarkable case in point, which alone would determine the question. If any gentle- man will search the records in the tower, they will find that the town of Calais in France, when it belonged to the Imperial Crown of these realms. was not taxed till it sent Repre- sentatives to Parliament. Two Burgesses from Calais actually sat and voted in this House. Then, and not till then, was Calais taxed. The writ of Chancery, and the return to it, in the Reign of Edward VI. with the names of the Burgesses, are still extant. I faithfully give them to the public for attested copies. But, Sir, it will be said, is America then to enjoy the protection of Great-Britain, and to contribute nothing towards the support of that very state, which has so long given it protection and security, which has nursed it up to its pre- sent greatness?---The Americans themselves have given he fullest answer to this objection in a manner not to be controverted, by their con- duct through a series of years, and by the most explicit declarations. Equally in words and acti- ons, of the most unequivocal nature, they have demonstrated their love, their ardor, their strong filial piety towards the mother country. They have always appeared ready, not only to contri- bute towards the expence of their own govern, ment, but likewise to the wants and necessities of this state, although perhaps they may not be over fond of all the proud, expensive trappings of royalty. In the two last wars they far exceed- ed the cold line of prudence. With the most liberal hears they gave you almost their all, and they fought gallantly by your side with equal valor against your and their enemy, against the common enemy of mankind, the ambitions and faithless French whom we now fear and flatter. Our journals, Sir, will bear witness to the grateful sense we had of the im- portant service of Americans, and the great </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> sums we voted to be repaid them, for what they expended in the spirited expeditions which they carried through with equal courage and con- duct, sometimes without the least knowledge or participation on our part, will demonstrate the warm affection of their hearts to this country. But, Sir, the whole was the gift of freemen, of fellow-subjects, who feel that they are, and know that they have a right to be, as free as our- selves. What is their language now, when you are planning their destruction, when you are declaring them rebels? In the late petition of the General Congress to the King, they de- clare, “they are ready and willing, as they ever have been, when constitutionally required, to demonstrate their loyalty to his Majesty, by ex- erting their most strenuous efforts in granting supplies and raising forces.” This is the unani- mous resolution of a Congress composed of de- puties from the several colonies of New-Hamp- shire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, and Providence plantations, Connecticut, New- York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the counties of New-Castle, Kent, and Suffex, on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and the two Carolinas. I have heard, Sir, of a plan of accommodation, which I believe would reconcile all differences. But, alas! Sir, it did not come from any ser- vant of the Crown. It comes from a noble Lord to whom this country has the most essential ob- ligations, and is so much indebted for it late splendor and glory. It is to assemble another Congress in the spring, under the authority of the Parliament of Great-Britain; the Deputies of the several colonies to meet together, and to be jointly empowered to regulate the various quotas to be paid by each province to the ge- neral treasury of the whole empire. I would, in addition to that plan, propose, that a regulation similar to what actually takes place with respect to Scotland, be adopted as to America. The proportion of each Colony might be settled according to the Land Tax in England, at one, two, or more shillings in the pound. I am not deep politician enough to know what the proportions should be of each province, and they will vary greatly in half a century; but I speak of their quota being al- ways to be regulated according to the Land Tax of this country. The very flourishing Co- lonies of the Massachusetts’s-Bay, Virginia, and South Carolina, for instance, should contribute more; the smaller and poorer Colonies of New- Hampshire and New-Jersey less: but, Sir, I in- sist not a single shilling can be taken without their consent; and after this day’s debate, should the address be carried, I greatly fear every idea of a reconciliation will be utterly impracti- cable. The Americans, Sir, have of late both with- in doors and without, been treated with the greatest injustice, and even a wanton degree of cruelty. An Honourable Gentleman has just told us, that they complain of the NAVIGATION ACT, and insist on its repeal. We have authen- tic evidence to the contrary. In the resolutions of the Congress, they repeatedly desire to be put only on the footing they were, AT THE CLOSE OF THE LATE WAR,” as to the system of statutes and regulations;” nor among the va- rious acts, of which they desire the repeal, do they once mention either the NAVIGATION or the DECLARATORY ACT. It is said likewise they wish to throw off the supremacy of this country Many express resolutions, both of the General Congress, and the Provincial Congresses, are the fullest evidence of the sense which the Ame- icans entertain of their obedience and duty to this country. They are too numerous to be quoted. Their full claim, as stated by themselves, is so well worded, I beg to read it to the House from their petition to the King. “WE ASK BUT ”FOR PEACE, LIBERTY, AND SAFETY.”---Sure, Sir, no request was ever more reasonable, no claim better founded. “We wish not a dimi- ”nution of the prerogative, nor do we solicit ”a grant of any new right in our favour.--- ”Your royal authority over us, and our con- ”nection with Great-Britain, we shall always ”carefully and zealously endeavour to support ”and maintain; whilst administration are en- ”deavouring to tear asunder those ties, which ”have so long and happily bound us to- ”gether.” The Address, Sir, mentions the particular </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> province of Massachusetts’s-Bay, as in a state of actual rebellion, and the other provinces are con- sidered as aiding and abetting them. Much has been said by some learned Gentlemen to involve them in all the consequences of a declared re- bellion, and to encourage our officers and troops to act against them as against rebels.—Whe- ther the present state is that of rebellion, or of a fit and proper resistance to unlawful acts of power, to our attempts to rob them of their property and liberties, as they imagine, I do not determine. This I know, a successful re- sistance is a REVOLUTION, not a REBELLION. Who can tell, Sir, whether in consequence of this very day’s violent and mad Address to his Majesty, the scabbard may not be thrown away by them, as well as by us, and should success attend them, whether in a few years, the Ame- ricans may not celebrate the glorious era of 1775, as we do that of 1688? Success crowned the generous efforts of our forefathers for free- dom, else they had died on the scaffold as trai- tors and rebels; and the period of our history, which does us the most honor, would have been deemed a REBELLION against lawful authority, not a resistance authorized by all the laws of God and man, not the expulsion of a tyrant. The policy, Sir, of this measure, I can no more comprehend, than I can acknowledge the justice of it. Is your force adequate to the attempt? I am satisfied it is not. What are your armies and how are they to be recruited? Do you recollect that the single province of the Massachusetts’s -Bay, has at this moment above 30,000 men well trained and disciplined, and can bring near 90,000 men into the field? They will do it when they are fighting from their liber- ties. You will not be able to conquer and keep even that single province. The Noble Lord pro- poses only 10,000 of our troops to be there, including the four regiments now going from Ireland, and he acknowledges very truly, that the army cannot enforce the late acts of Parlia- ment. Why then is it sent? Boston indeed you may lay in ashes, or it may be made a strong garrison, but the province will be lost to you. Boston will be like Gibraltar. You will hold in the province of Massachusetts’s-Bay, as you do in Spain, a single town, the whole country in the power and possession of the enemy. Your fleets and armies may keep a few towns on the coast, for some time at least, Boston, New-York, St. Augustine. The vast continent of America will be lost to you. A few fortresses on the coast and some sea-ports only you will keep, all the back settlements will be independent of you, and will thrive in the rapid progression of your violences and your unjust exactions on the towns. The ancient stories of the Carthagenian hide will be verified as to you. Where you tread it, it will be kept down, but it will rise the more in all the other parts. Where your fleets and ar- mies are stationed, the possession will be yours, but all the rest will be lost. I fear from this day, in the general scale of empire, you will decline, and the Americans will rise to independence, to power, to all the greatness of the most renown- ed states, for they build on the solid basis of public Liberty. Sir, this Address is founded in injustice and cruelty. It is equally contrary to the sound max- ims of true policy, and to the unerring rule of natural right. The Americans will defend their property and their liberties with the spirit of freemen, with the spirit I hope we should. They will sooner declare themselves independ- ent, and risk every consequence of such a con- test, than submit to the yoke which Administra- tion is preparing for them. An address of so sanguinary a nature cannot fail of driving them to despair. They will see that you are preparing, not only to draw the sword, but to burn the scabbard. You are declaring them re- bels. Every idea of a reconciliation will vanish. They will pursue the most vigorous measures in their own defence. The whole Continent will be dismembered from Great-Britain, and THE WIDE ARCH OF THE RAISED EMPIRE FALL. But I hope the just vengeance of the people will overtake the author of these pernicious counsels, and the loss of the first province to the empire, be speedily followed by the loss of the heads of those Ministers, who advised these wicked and fatal measures. </div> NORFOLK: Printed by JOHN H. HOLT & Co. at the new Printing-Office near the Market-House; where Subscriptions for this Paper are taken in at 12s. 6d per ANNUM: Advertisements (of a moderate Length) inserted at 3s. the first Week, and 2s. each Week after.-----All Kinds of Printing-Work executed in the neatest Manner, with Care and Expedition. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. DO THOU GREAT LIBERTY! Inspire our Souls.—make our Lives, in THY Possession happy, ---Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST DEFENCE! From THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29, to THURDSDAY OCTOBER 6-----1774. (No. 18.) <div> <h6>Column 1</h6> A LETTER from a celebrated WRITER, on the per- nicious Consequences of TEA; addressed to a LADY. IF it had been my fortune to enjoy a greater share of wit, and a less portion of courage, I should hard ly have encountered so formidably an enemy, with such great ailan- ces, being so little supported as I am. To say the strength of my antagonist is founded in fancy and opinion, is acknowledging it is ve- ry strong; and if I were really inspired with the spirit of a Cur- tius, would my leaping into the gulph save my country? Among the few plausible reasons I have heard in defence of tea, it is maintained with a serious air, by some persons who have made China voyages, that tea cures and prevents the scurvy; and I have also heard this observation ridiculed by others of at least as much experience. Here it must be observed, that provisions are good and cheap in China, and the seamen generally leave Canton in vigorous health. I will not dispute however that sipping a warm liquid, ,may some times be of service to seamen whilst they eat salt provisions; but I rather apprehend these owe their health to rest, to sailing with a trade-wing; to rice and other kinds of farenaceous foods, and not to tea. If tea would really precent the scurvy in preference to all herbs of our own growth, it might be a very wise measure to send a quan- tity of it on board all his majesty’s ships, especially in time of war. We have thousands, I might say millions, of tea-drinkers, who are of less consequence to the state, and less exposed to this complaint than our seamen; but who ever thought of this expedient for the service of the navy? On the contrary, vinegar is best calculated to temper the quality of salt beef, and to prevent the ordinary effects of the salt water air. If to this we add soops, dried fish, vegetables, and more farenaceous aliments than are in use, would they not an- swer better than tea? The nations which never tasted the infusion of tea, are they more troubled with this malady, either by land or sea, than we are? If we, being islanders, are in general subject to this distemper, let us eat less animal food; we shall surely find better effects from veg- tables, bread, milk, and cold water, these being good in their kind, than from tea. Besides, we often find that acids will prevent the scurvy; and sugar which is the concomitant of tea, is apt to pro- duce it: this distemper is frequent among West-Indians, who are fond of sweet-meats; boys in grocers shops; and what is more re- markable, men who break sugar for the grocers, are observed to be more than commonly affected with the scurvy. It is alleged by some ingenious gentlemen, that as warm liquids promote perspiration, which is more particularly necessary in bodies subject to the scurvy, the infusion of tea ought therefore to be re- commended. This is as if a proper degree of perspiration could not be excited by warm clothing, exercise, wholesome meats and drinks. Or if it must be done by warm liquids, why not by the infusion of some of our own herbs which are really antiseorbutic. The relax- ed habit which is brought on by drinking tea, enervating the powers of nature, and disabling her to throw off what is pernicious, does really cherish this distemper, instead of destroying. They being much exposed to air, without proper exercise, as it obstructs the nat- tural secretions, it routswill bring on the scurvy; and in most seasons of the year, our atmosphere is chiefly composed of watery particles. You have seen how the hands of your women-washers are shriveled by hot water; you feel how hot liquids give pain exter- nally and internally, even when they do not scald; you are also sensible, when you go to routs, or to theaters, of the pernicious ef- fects of hot airs to the lungs. And after all do you really imagine, that nature requires our drinking liquids even so warm as our blood? The Chinese, who live in a very hot climate, drink no liquor cold nor hot, it is only warm; but I suppose they would live longer if it was left in the state which nature provides it for them. Very hot, or very cold liquors taken as medicines, may produce effects, which, in the ordinary course of the animal operations, are not necessary: the same as things very hot, or very cold, in quality, are not therefore proper for common food. In Italy they often cure fevers with ice; and you may have heard some doctors say that mustard is good in their hands, but not in common use: nay, I believe that tea, in the doctor’s hands may be sometimes used to more advantage than many drugs which load the shelves of a- pothecaries. I suppose that more than three quarters of mankind drink no o- ther liquor than water in its natural state. In very cold countries, in the height of winter, warm liquors may be sometimes necessary to relax; but even in such circumstance, in general I know that cold water is drank in small quantities, not only with safety, but it really invigorates much more than hot. Nature seems to point out to us, that liquors moderately cold are best; tho’ the degree of cold which may be safe to use in a cold climate may be dange- rous in a hot one; and so far we may account for the Chinese cus- tom differing with the common practice in Europe. The peasant, whose life, in spite of the evils inseparable from poverty, is gene- rally the longest, finds that cold water is the best remedy for fevers, agues, and many other disorders, Nature, indulgent to all created beings, seems to have provided this as a medicine, as well as a nu- triment for all mankind, though some experience is necessary as to the manner of using it. But if we mean what we say, whilst we fondly attempt to cure the scurvy by hot liquors, may we not die of weak nerves? I ap- peal to the memory and experience of every thinking person in this island, if they ever heard of any period, in which paralitic disor- ders, and those called nervous, prevailed so much as at this time. If such were not so prevalent when tea was not in use; and if these prevail most among people who constantly drink tea, may we not reasonably impute the misfortune, in a great measure to this drug? </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> We see, very clearly that many constitutions are so affected by tea, that it occasions instantaneous tremblings of the hands, as well as cholics and low spirits; and how must it disorder the finer parts of the frame, when there is such a visible effect.. I believe no body disputes that hot water relaxes, but every one is not aware that such relaxation rather confirms a scorbutic habit than cures it. If the powers of nature by which our food is di- gested, are weakened, will it not occasion an obstruction of the main springs on which the regular motion of the whole machine depends? To what can we ascribe the numerous complaints which prevail? How many sweet creatures of your sex, languish with a weak dige- stion, low spirits, lassitudes, melancholy, and twenty disorders, which in spite of the faculty have yet no names, except the gene- ral one of nervous complaints? Let them change their diet, and among other articles leave off drinking tea, it is more than probable the greatest part of them will be restored to health. Liquids drank hot, or even warm, especially in the evening, or near the time of rest, will in some constitutions, put the animal spirits into such an agitation as to prevent sleep. There is likewise a quality in the tea which prevents rest: at least to such as are not habituated to it, and some never can accommodate their constitu- tions to such usage. Agreeable to this experience, it is recommend- ed to persons who are under a necessity of watching. The reverend doctor Hales, who is well known in the learned world, and no less distinguished for his great humanity and concern for the welfare of mankind, has given me the account of an expe- riment which he tried with regard to the subject in question, as follows. “I put the thickest end of a small sucking pig’s tail into ”a cup of green tea, when the heat of it, by Farenheit’s mercurial ”Thermometer was 114 degrees above the freezing point, that is, ”50 degrees hotter than the human blood, which is 64 degrees. ”At this degree of heat the warmed tea is often drank, and yet ”it scalded the skin so much, that in less than a minute the hair slipt off easily.” Then cutting the scalded part of the tail, which was about ”an inch long, I put the same unscalded end of the tail into the ”same tea when its heat was 94 degrees, or 30 degrees hotter than ”our blood, viz. about half the heat of boiling water, which is 180 “degrees. Few people drink their tea cooler than the degree of ”heat just mentioned 30 degrees hotter than our blood, and yet ”this also scalded the skin in a minute, insomuch that the hair ”came off easily. From such experiments there is the utmost ”reason to suspect that the frequent daily drinking of such hot li- quor is hurtful, in which physicians generally agree in opinion.” I am not sure that this experiment of the pig’s tail had any al- lusion to human flesh, or the hair of it to the coats of the stomach; but it seems to teach us that we depart from nature when we use hot liquors. Hot water gives a much quicker sensation than when it is only warm, and many are not contented unless the tea be as hot as they can well bear it. Hot water is also very hurtful to the teeth. The Chinese do not drink their tea so hot as we do, and yet they have bad teeth. This cannot be ascribed entirely to sugar, for they use very little, as al- ready observed: but we know that hot or cold things which pain the teeth, destroy them also. If we drank less tea, and used gentle acids for the gums and teeth, particularly four oranges, though we had a less number of French dentists, I fancy this essen- tial part of beauty would be much better preserved. The women in the united provinces who sip tea from morning till night, are also as remarkable for bad teeth. They also look pallid, and many are troubled with certain feminine disorders a- rising from a relaxed habit. The Portuguese ladies, on the other hand, entertain with sweet-meats, and yet they have very good teeth: but their food in general is more of the farinaceous and ve- getable kind than outs. They also drink cold water instead of sip- ping hot, and never take any fermented liquors; for these reasons the use of sugar, does not seem to be at all pernicious to them. Much sugar taken in any shape is hurtful to young persons, par- ticularly to such as drink wine and malt liquors. After a plentiful deal of various foods, the use of it in tea, its apt to create unnatu- ral fermentations; and its salts I believe often produce the scurvy as well as inflammatory disorders; yet adults, or those who chiefly drink cold water, may venture on it freely. If properly used I take it to be an excellent pectoral, and with regard to its effects on the constitution, will answer all the purposes of wine, spices, and rich fruits, whilst by means of its spirit a less quantity of animal food is necessary: thus it becomes productive of good or evil, as it is used with or without judgement and experience but I shall say more of sugar hereafter. Farewel. From the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET. The following is an Extract from the Minutes of the CONGRESS, now sitting at PHILADELPHIA. By Order of the CONGRESS, CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary. IN CONGRESS, Saturday Sept. 17, 1774. THE resolutions entered into by the delegates from the several towns and districts in the county of Suffolk, in the pro- vince of Massachusetts Bay, on Tuesday the 6th instant, and their address to his Excellency Governor Gage, dated the 9th instant, were laid before the Congress and are as follows. At a meeting of the Delegates of every town and district in the county of Suffolk on Tuesday the 6th of September, at the house of Mr. Richard Woodward of Dedham, and by adjournment at the house of Mr. _____Vose of Milton, on Friday the ninth instant. Joseph Palmer, Esq; being chosen Moderator and William Thompson, Esq; clerk, a committee was chosen to bring in a report to the convention, and the following being se- veral times read, and put paragraph by paragraph, was unanni- mously voted, viz. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> WHEREAS the power but not the justice, the vengeance but not the wisdom of Great-Britain, which of old perse- cuted, scourged and excited our fugitive parents from their native shores, now pursues us their guiltless children with unrelenting se- verity: And whereas, this then savage and uncultivated desart was purchased by the toil and treasure, or acquired by the blood and valour of those our venerable progenitors, to us they bequeathed the dear bought inheritance, to our care and protection they con- signed it, and the most sacred obligations are upon us to transmit the glorious purchase, unfettered by power, unclogged with shackles, to our innocent and beloved offspring. On the fortitude, on the wisidom and on the exertions of this important day is su- spended the fate of this new world and of unborn millions. If a boundless extent of continent swarming with millions will tamely submit to live, move and have their being at the arbitrary will of a licentious minister, they safely yield to voluntary slavery, and fu- ture generations shall load their memories with incessant execrations. On the other hand, if we arrest the hand which would ransack our pockets, if we disarm the parricide which points the dagger to our bosoms, if we nobly defeat that fatal edict which proclaims a power to frame laws for us in all cases whatsoever, thereby entailing the endless heirs, and their heirs for ever; if we successfully resist that unparalleled usurpation of unconstitutional power, whether our ca- pital is robbed of the means of life; whereby the streets of Boston are thronged with military executioners, whereby our coasts are lined and harbours crowned with ships of wart; whereby the char- ter of the colony, that sacred barrier against the encroachments of tyranny is mutilated and in effect annihilated; whereby a murderous law is framed to shelter villains from the hand of justice; whereby that unalienable and inestimable inheritance which we derived from nature, the constitution of Britain, and the privilege warranted to us in the charter of the province, is totally wrecked, annulled and vacated: posterity will acknowledge that virtue which preserved them free and happy; and while we enjoy the rewards and bless- ings of the faithful, the torrent of panegyrists will roll our reputa- tions to the latest period, when the streams of time shall be absorbed in the abyss of eternity------Therefore we have resolved and do resolve. 1. That whereas his Majesty George the third is the rightful suc- cessor to the throne of Great Britain, and justly entitled to the al- legiance fo the British realm, and agreeable to compact, of the English colonies in American------therefore, we the heirs and suc- cessors of the first planters of this colony do chearyfully acknowledge the said George the third to be our rightful Sovereign, and that said covenant is the tenure and claim on which are founded our allegiance and submission. 2. That it is an indispensable duty which we ow to GOD, our country, ourselves and posterity, by all lawful ways and means in our power to maintain, defend and preserve their civil and religious rights and liberties, for which many of our fathers fought, bled and died, and to hand them down entire to future generations. 3. That the late act of British Parliament for blocking up the harbour of Boston, for altering the established form of government in this colony, and for screening the most flagitious violators of the laws of the province from a legal trial, are gross infractions of those rights to which we are justly entitled by the laws of nature, the British constitution, and the charter of the province. 4. That no obedience is due from that province to either or any part of the acts abovementioned, but that they be rejected as the attempts of a wicked administration to enslave America. 5. That so long as the Justices of our Superior Court of Judica- ture,Court of Assiz,&amp.c. and Inferior Court of Common Pleas in this country are appointed, or hold their places, by any other tenure than that which the charter and the laws of the province decree; they must be considered as under undue influence, and are therefore unconstitutional officers, and as such no regard ought to be paid to them by the people of this country. 6. That if the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, Assize, &c. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, or of the General Sessions of the Peace, shall sit and act during their present disqualified state, this county will support and bear harmless all Sherriffs and their deputies, Constables, Jurors and other officers, who shall refuse to carry into execution the orders of said Court; and, as far as possible to prevent the many inconveniences which must be occasioned by a suspension of the Courts of Justice, we do most earnestly recommend it to all creditors that they shew all rea- sonable and even generous forbearance to their debtors, and all debtors, to pay their just debts with all possible speed, and if any disputes relative to debts or trespasses shall arise which cannot be set- tled by the parties, we recommend it to them to submit all such causes to arbitration, and it is our opinion that the contending parties or either of them who shall refuse so to do, ought to be con- sidered as co-operating with the enemies of this country. 7. That it be recommended to the collectors of taxes, constables and all other officers who have put the monies in their hands to retain the same and not to make any payment thereof to the provincial county treasurer until the civil government of the province is placed upon a constitutional foundation, or until it shall otherwise be or- dered by the proposed provincial Congress. 8. That the persons who have accepted seats at the Council Board, by virtue of a mandamus from the King, in conformity to the late act of the British Parliament, entitled an act for the regulating the government of the Massachusetts-Bay, have acted in direct vio- lation of the duty they owe to their country, and have thereby given great and just offense to this people, therefore resolved, that this county do recommend it to all persons who have so highly offen- ded, by accepting said departments, and have not already publickly resigned their seats at the Council-Board, on or before the 20th day of this instant, September; and that all persons refusing so to do, shall from and after said day, be considered by this county as obstinate and incorrigible enemies to this country. 9. That the information begun and now carrying on upon Boston Neck, are justly alarming to this county, and give us reason to apprehend some hostile intention against that town, more espe- cially as the Commander in Chief has in a very extraordinary man- ner removed the powder form the magazine at Charlestown, and </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> has also forbidden the keeper of the magazine at Boston, to deliver out to the owners the powder which they had lodged in said magazine. 10. That the late act of Parliament for establishing the Roman Catholic Religion and the French laws in that extensive country now called Canada, is dangerous in an extreme degree to the pro- testant religion and to the civil rights and liberties of all America; and therefore as men and protestant Christians, we are indispensab- ly obliged to take all proper measures for our security. 11. That whereas our enemies have flattered themselves that they shall make an easy prey of this numerous, brave and hardy people, from an apprehension that they are unacquainted with mi- litary discipline we therefore for the honour, defence and security of this county and province advise, as it has been recommended to take away all commissions from the officers of the militia, that those who now hold commissions, or such other persons be elected in each town as officers in the militia, as shall be judged of sufficient capacity for that purpose, and who have evidenced themselves the inflexible friends to the rights of the people; and that the inhabi- tants of those towns and districts who are qualified, do use their ut- most diligence to acquaint themselves with the art of war as soon as possible, and do for that purpose appear under arms at least once every week. 12. That during the present hostile appearances on the part of Great-Britain, notwithstanding the many insults and oppressions which we most sensibly resent, yet, nevertheless, from our affection to his Majesty, which we have at all times evidenced, we are de- termined to act merely upon the defensive, , so long as such conduct may be vindicated by reason and the principles of self-preservation but no longer. 13. That as we understand it has been in contemplation to ap_ prehend sundry persons of this county, who have rendered them- selves conspicuous in contending for the violated rights and liner- ties of their countrymen, we do recommend should such an auda- cious measure be put in practice, to seize and keep in safe custody, every servant of the present tyrannical and unconstitutional govern- ment throughout the county and province, until the persons so ap- prehended be liberated from the hands of our adversaries, and re- stored safe and uninjured to their respective friends and families. 14. That until our rights are fully restored to us, we will to the utmost of our power, and recommend the same to the other coun- ties, withhold all commercial intercourse with Great-Britain, Ire- land and the West-Indies, and abstain from the consumption of British merchandise and manufactures, and especially of East-Indi Teas and piece goods, with such additions, alterations and excep- tions only, as the Grand Congress of the colonies may agree to. 15. That under our present circumstances it is incumbent on us to encourage arts and manufactures among us by all means in our power, and that be and hereby are appointed a Committee to consider of the best ways and means to promote and establish the same, and to report to this convention as soon as may be. 16. That the exigencies of our public affairs demand that a pro- vincial Congress be called to concert such measures as may be adop- ted, and vigorously executed by the whole people; and we do re- commend it to the several towns in this county, to chuse members for such a provincial Congress, to be holden at Concord on the se- cond Tuesday of October next ensuing. 17. That this county confiding in the wisdom and integrity of the continental Congress, now sitting at Philadelphia, pay all due respect and submission to such measures as may be recommended by them to the colonies, for the restoration and establishment of our just rights, civil and religious, and for renewing that harmony and union between Great-Britain and the colonies so earnestly wished for by all good men. 18. That whereas the universal uneasiness which prevails among all orders of men, arising from the wicked and oppressive measures of the present administration, may influence some unthinking per- sons to commit outrages upon private property; we would heartily recommend to all persons of this community not to engage in any routs, riots, or licentious attacks upon the properties of any person whatsoever, as being subversive of all order and government; but by a steady, manly, uniform and persevering opposition to convince our enemies that in a contest so important, in a cause so solemn, our conduct shall be such as to merit the approbation of the wise, and the admiration of the brave and free of every age and of every country. 19. That should our enemies by any sudden maneuver, render it necessary to ask the aid and assistance of our brethren in the coun- try, some one of the Committee of Correspondence or a select man of such town or the town adjoining, where such hostilities shall commence, or shall be expected to commence, shall dispatch couri- ers with written messages to the select men or Committees of Cor- respondence of the several towns in the vicinity with a written ac- count of such matter, who shall dispatch others to Committees more remote, until proper and sufficient assistance be obtained; and that the expense of said couriers be defrayed by the county, until it shall be otherwise ordered by the provincial Congress. Constantinople, June 3. It is reported that a revolt has hap pened in the army, which has cost the Aga of the Janissaries and his Lieutenant their lives. LEGHORN, June 15. By several ships from Corsica we have re- ceived advice, that on the 30th inst. ut. There had been an action in the Pieve of Niolo between the Banditti of Corsica and a provincial re giment in the service of France, in which the latter lost M. Gassort their Colonel, and several other officers; and the Corsicans had after- wards defeated another body of the French at Campoloro. ANCONA, June 16. They write from Ragusa, that the Pacha of Scutari having assembled 30,000 men, had attacked the Monte- negrins in their own country; but that the latter received him so vigorously that he was repulsed and beaten, and with much dif- ficulty escaped with part of his troops to Scutari. HANOVER, July 10. General Conway arrived here a few days a- go, and after holding several conferences with the Ministers of this Electorate, set out for Berlin, and from thence for Vienna. This journey occasions a number of conjectures; some persons pretend that it has relation to the affair of Dantzic. LONDON, July 19. Yesterday there was a Levee at St. James. On Thursday evening Capt. Fonarteau (who sailed with Captain Cook two years since to make discoveries in the South Seas) arrived in town from Portsmouth; and it is said he has brought over a na- tive of one of the new discovered Islands, who will in a short time be taken to St. James for his Majesty to view. The order which was lately given for seizing all vessels within thirty leagues of New-England, New-York, Philadelphia, and Ha- lifax, which had not proper debentures of their Cargo, has given great offense to the Dutch, who have made it known to our court by the Count Weldegren’s application to Lord North on the subject thereof, who replied, “that his Majesty was firmly resolved to sup- port his prerogative as well in America and the East and West-In- dies, as in Eurpoe.” This message they Mynheers have to comment upon. When the last pacquet left Amsterdam, there was a report, that the Dutch Admiral, Van Reyter, in the East-Indies, had taken two French sloops of war, and carried them into Batavia, for as- saulting and firing on the crew of the Princess of Orange, a Dutch East-Indiaman, at the mouth of Bengal River, in September last; that the complaint was made to the French commanding-Officer, but he delaying to give satisfaction, the Dutch officer went after and took them, till ample recompence obtained. Letters from Madrid give an account, that Prince Masserano is now considered there no longer a favourite to the King, as his </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> very seldom consulted on affairs of state; which has given great pleasure to many of the grandees, who look upon him with a jea- lous eye. The letters farther add, that he was always against break- ing with England; that it was now looked upon, that in a few weeks a war will break out between those two powers. The letters also add, that the French ambassador has been the principal cause of the King’s late coolness to the Prince. The City of London, it is said, have it now under consideration to allow the Dukes of Gloucester and Cumberland a handsome sum yearly during their lives, if they will deign to accept it, as a small reward for their princely conduct. Our correspondent at Dantzick has sent us the following memo- rial, which the Russian Minister Plenipotentiary, Count Golowkin, sent to a deputation of the magistrates there, previous to his leav- ing the city: ”My Imperial Mistress cannot, without the highest offense to her dignity, forbear the conduct of this city, which so obstinately avoids coming to an agreement with the Court of Berlin; and in- deed, the city should long ago have been left to that fate which the she so well deserved, by her indecent conduct, and by her ingratitude even against those powers to whom she owes her prosperity, who always protected her, and who even now interest themselves in her affairs. ”Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of Russia, finds herself by no means obliged to convince this city of her blindness and errors into which she is plunged by the wretched views of some evil coun- cils, and who still strive to keep her in that blindness; it is suffici- ent when I say, that this city is totally mistaken in her hopes to make a figure of great importance in the world, under favouring a misunderstanding which she thinks to create among the great states of Europe in her behalf; and that this is totally deceived in expec- tation of finding the least shelter and protection, after the false and dangerous step she now takes, by not accepting the fair and equi- table offers which are made to her. ”I speak now for the last time to the Dantzickers, and once more endeavour to conquer their blind and strong-headed notions; to which end I do now declare, that the resolution of my Court in this respect is by no means likely to undergo the least change; I therefore repeat, and [creased, illegible] do for the last time!) propose a reconcilia- tion according to the just and equitable principles of my Imperial Mistress as mediator. The Empress has well and maturely considered the division of interests between the King of Prussia her allied confederate, and a city which she protects, in order to bestow the justice due to each party; and found that the canal, or hornwater in question, is dig- ged in the ground which indisputably belongs to the Abbey of Oli- via; which fact the contract between the city of Dantzick, and the Abbey of Olivia, sufficiently and emphatically expresses, and which no deduction of truth ever possibly can misrepresent; the King of Prussia now being the undisputed master or Oliva, and consequently of that canal. ”It is allowed the city was at an enormous expence in digging that canal; but it is the right they can claim from the expences equal to the undoubted right of property which the King of Prussia has to the ground in which it is cut: Or, is it not sufficient, if an equitable compensation is made to the city for their expences? And if the King of Prussia generously acknowledges a right which derives from the expences the city was at, in digging a canal in his territory, should not the right of property with mere justice be ac- knowledged by the city? ”Upon that foundation are the disputes between the King of Prussia and this city grounded; let the world know it and judge; the former has an undoubted right of property, and the latter claims a right for the expences they had upon that property which is not their own; the former generously condescends to make a due and proper compensation for it, and to grant to the city an equal use of the port and Fubrwasser; and the latter most absurdly refuse to condescend even to the right deriving from the undoubted law of property.---Whose conduct is now blamable, but which is lau- able? But as the city, to her own destruction, continues to remain in obstinacy, I do declare herewith that my commission is at an end, as my Imperial Mistress gives up the protection hitherto granted to this city, leaves her to her own defence, and will hear nothing more of her affairs. June 25, 1774. (Signed) COUNT IWAN GALLOWKIN,” It is strongly reported in this City that the French have made great encroachment on the fishery at Newfoundland, and that one of our men of war stationed there fired upon three of their vessels, killed and wounded several of their hands, and disabled two of their ships, and that the French commander there has sent an account of this transaction to Paris; from which it is imagined that the fleet stationed there to protect the fishery will want a re- inforcement of ships. July 28. His Majesty has been pleased to appoint Capt. Edward Foy, of the Royal regiment of artillery, to be Lieutenant Gover- nor of New-Hampshire. July 29. Yesterday an express arrived at the Secretary of State’s office, in Cleveland row, with some interesting dispatches from the Porte: He was immediately conducted from thence by a messenger to the Earls of Rochford and Suffolk, who were then in conference with his Majesty at St. James. Advices from the East-Indies gives a very unprosperous account of the Company’s affairs. As Hyder Ally is again in arms, and de- stroying a number of States on the Malabar coast, and the {illegible, creased] rratoes wasting the Provinces to the North and West, all external commerce, but that to Europe, must totally cease, and throw the ballance of trade so much against the Company, as to make it in a little time too ruinous to support. Extract of a letter from Petersburgh, June 17. ”The late victories which have been obtained over the rebels of Jaick have not been so decisive as report has made them; and since the death of General Bibikow, the rebel chief Pgatischeffe has re- covered great strength, fortified several places, and has gained over to his party great numbers of Tartars. It was generally thought that, at his last defeat, when he was obliged to fly to the woods for shelter, that he would never appear again in an active manner; but such an opinion has proved to be false. All the time it was imagined that he lay buried in fears and obscurity, he was busied in forming connections with the Tartar chiefs, &c. to support his cause; and it is strongly suspected that he has found means to make some propositions to the Ottoman Porte, and some movements of that part of the Turkish empire most contiguous to the seat of the rebellion give great credit to such a suspicion. The reports which have been circulated here of all the rebel forces being overcome, and Pugatscheffe being himself taken, originated entirely from the court, and are, evidently intended to serve certain purposes; yet however sain the Russian ministry may seem to carry matters exter- nally, nothing is more certain than that the greatest perplexity now exists. Pugaticheffe’s rebellion still formidable, the rebellion in the Crimea still existing, little advantages gained in the Turkish, and the Imperial treasuries very near exhausted; added to these, the most violent oppositions reigns in the Imperial councils, where the most prevalent opinion is, that the war cannot, or ought not with any propriety, be carried on any farther: by the proposition of peace made by the Sublime Port, should be accepted and compli- ed with. Count Panin whose abilities and integrity are well known and reverenced, and who was dismissed some time since from his employ, and from court, (for holding an opinion, and strongly urging it that the continuance of the war with the Turks was impolitic, and against the true interest of the Russian empire) is now recalled, and will very soon take again a supreme part in Ad- ministration. The Grand Duke and his Dutchess, we hear, intend paying a visit to the court of Vienna.” </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column3</h6> SALEM, September 9. Last Tuesday arrived here the ship Julius Casar, Charles Sea, master, from London, having on board 30 chests and three half chests of tea, the property of one Montgomery, of London, con- signed to Messieurs Smith and Atkinson, Merchants, in Boston, who were equally surprised and offended at the consignment, it be- ing entirely unknown to them before the ship’s arrival; and they so- lemnly declare, that Mr. Montgomery, previous to this consign- ment, never had any intercourse or commercial correspondence with either of them. As soon as the committee of Correspondence here had made discovery of the tea, the master sent an express to Messrs. Smith and Atkinson; and the next morning Mr. Smith came to town, and frankly declared that the tea should not be landed, nor any duty paid on it here, if he could possibly prevent its being done. On Tuesday and Wednesday night the committee set guards in the ship. On Tuesday Messrs. Smith and Atkinson procured a vessel to take the tea on board and carry it to Halifax. And this morning at day-light, the tea was taken out, and put on board the vessel procured to receive it, in presence of the guard; who having taken the marks and numbers of the chests, found them to agree with the bill of lading and cocket. By seven o’clock the vessel with the tea on board got under sail, and before ten was out of the harbour with a fair wind. Messrs. Smith and Atkinson, in the whole affair behaved like men of honour, and entirely to the satisfaction of the committee, having used their utmost endeavours to dispose of the tea in a man- ner the least exceptionable. BOSTON, September 12. On Friday last the Selectmen of Boston, waited on his Excellency General Gage, with the following address: THE Selectmen of Boston, at the earnest desire of a Number of Gentlemen of the town and Country, again wait on your Excellency to acquaint you, that since our late Application, the Apprehensions of the people, not only of this but of the neigh- bouring Towns are greatly encreased by observing the designs of e- recting a Fortress at the entrance of the Town; and of reducing this metropolis in other respects, to the state of a Garrison. This with Complaints lately made of Abuse from some of the Guards, posted in that Quarter, assaulting and forcibly detaining several Persons, who were peaceably passing in and out of the town, may discourage the market People from coming in with their provisions as usual, and oblige the inhabitants to abandon the town. This e- vent we greatly deprecate, as it will produce miseries which may hurry the Province into acts of Desperation. We should therefore think ourselves happy if we could satisfy the People that your Excel- lency would suspend your present Design, and not to add to the distress of the inhabitants occasioned by the Port-Bill, that of garrisoning the Town. JOHN SCOLLAY, Chairman of the Committee. To which his Excellency was pleased to return the following Ans- wer: Gentlemen, WHEN you lately applied to me respecting my ordering some cannon to be placed at the entrance of this town, which you term the erecting a Fortress, I so fully expressed my sentiments, that I thought you were satisfied the People had nothing to fear from that measure; as no use could be made thereof, unless their hostile Proceedings should make it necessary; but as you have this Day acquainted me that their Fears are rather increased, I have thought proper to assure you that I have no Intention to prevent the free egress and regress of any Person to and from the Town or reducing it to the state of a garrison, neither shall I suffer any un- der my Command to injure the Person or Property of any of his Majesty’s Subjects. But as it is my duty, so it shall be my Endea- vour to preserve the Peace, and promote the happiness of every In- dividual. And I earnestly recommend to you, and every Inhabi- tant to cultivate the same spirit; and I heartily wish they may live quietly and happily in the Town. THOS. GAGE. Boston, Sep. 9th, 1774. To the Gentlemen Selectmen of the Town of Boston. The Hon. Jeremian Powell, Esq; has refused to take the Oath requisite to qualify him for a Seat at the Council board. Saturday came to Town from Salem, his Majesty’s 59th Regi- ment; who are now encamped on the neck at the entrance of this Town. Wednesday arrived the Diligence armed Schooner from London, but late from Halifax. The same Day Capt. Perkins, arrived at Salem, from Baltimore, with 3000 Bushels of Grain, &c. for the industrious Poor of this Town. Last Saturday se’nnight, a great number of Persons, belonging to the Town of Cambridge, waited on Mr. Ebenezer Bradish, jun. Attorney at law, with the following declaration, drawn up and presented him by Dr. Watson, of that Town, viz. ”Mr. Bradish’s declaration----Whereas I have signed an ad- dress to Governor Hutchinson, which I now find disagreeable to my countrymen, and I now am sorry for it, and I now am willing to make this public recantation—I do now solemnly declare, that I have not at any time taken any commission under the late acts of Parliament for altering the form of government, in the Province of Massachusetts-Bay, and that I will not at any time hereafter accept, of any, and that I will not act in any shape under the aforesaid acts: and I also declare that I will see this declaration printed in the public newspapers, and that I will do all in my power for the good of the Province.” EBEN BRADISH, Jun. To the Committee of Mechanics of the City of NEW-YORK. Boston, 8th Sep, 1774. Gentlemen, GENERAL GAGE being determined to cut off the Com- munications fo this Town with the Country, by fortifying the sole Pass between them by land, has applied to several trades- men in this town, and found none base enough to engage in so villainous an enterprize: And it is now said, he intends to apply to New York for Workmen, to complete his designs; our trades- men therefore, apprehending that your zeal for the common safety is not less to be depended upon than their own, requests us to give you the earliest intimation of the matter, that you might take your measures accordingly. We cannot entertain a doubt, but the tradesmen of New-York will treat an application of this kind, as it deserves. The subject is of the last importance; and for any one part of America to shew a readiness to comply with measures, destructive of any other part, will inevitably destroy that confidence so necessary to the common salvation. We are, Gentlemen, your Friends and Fellow Countrymen. By order of the Committee, John Warren, Chairman. Upon which it was unanimously resolved, that the thanks of this Committee be returned to those worthy Mechanics (of this City) who have declined to aid or assist in the Erection of Fortifications on Boston Neck, which, when completed, would probably be im- proved, to spill the blood of their Fellow Subjects, in the Massa- chusetts-Bay, cut off the Communications with the Country, where- by the Soldiery might be enabled to inflict on that Town all the Distresses of Famine, and reduce those brave and loyal People to Terms, degrading to human Nature, repugnant to Christianity, and which, perhaps might prove destructive of British and Ameri can Liberty. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> PHILADELPHIA Sep. 19 On Friday last the Honourable Delegates, now met in general Congress, were elegantly entertained by the gentlemen of this city. Having met at the city tavern about 3 o’clock, they were conduc ted from thence to the State House by the Managers of the enter- tainment, where they were received by a very large company com- posed of the Clergy, such genteel strangers as happened to be in town, and a number of respectable citizens, making in the whole near 5000.---After dinner the following toasts were drank accom- panied by music and a discharge of cannon. 1 The KING. 2 The QUEEN. 3 The Duke of Gloucester. 4 The Prince of Wales and Royal Family. 5 Perpetual Union to the Colonies. 6 May the Colonies faithfully execute what the Congress shall wise ly Resolve. 7 The much injured town of Boston, and province of Massachusetts -Bay. 8 May Great-Britain be Just, and American free. 9 No unconstitutional standing Armies. 10 May the Cloud which hangs over Great-Britain and the Colo- nies, burst only on the heads of the present Ministry. 11 May every American, hand down to posterity pure and un- tainted the Liberty he has derived from his Ancestors. 12 May no man enjoy Freedom, who has not Spirit to defend it. 13 May the persecuted Genius of Liberty find a lasting asylum in America. 14 May British Swords never be drawn in defence of tyranny. 15. The Arts and Manufactures of America. 16 Confusion to the Authors of the Canada Bill. 17 The Liberty of the Press. 18 A Happy Reconcilliation between Great-Britain and her Colo- nies, on a constitutional Ground. 19 The virtuous Few in both Houses of Parliament. 20 The City of London. 21 Lord Chatham. 22 Lord Camden. Bishop of St. Asaph. 24 Duke of Richmond. 25 Sir George Saville. 26 Mr. Burke. General Conway. 28 Mr. Dunning. Mr. Sawbridge. 30. Dr. Franklin. Mr. Dulany. On Friday last came up his Majesty’s ship Swan, Capt. Askew, and the Schooner Hope, Lieutenant Douglass, and brought in the ship Charming Sally. Capt. Hodge from the Isle of Sky, which he took in tow, 5 leagues W. by N. of the Capes, Capt. Hodge, spoke the following vessels, viz. on the 6th ult. In lat. 40, long. 62, the sloop William, Capt. Coffin, from Boston for Plymouth in New- England: On the 18th, in lat. 30: 30, long. 65, Capt. Cowan, from New-York for London, out 10 days all well, the same day he passed by a schooner, loaded with lumber, with a red stern, full of water, with her masts standing, rigging and sails gone, and not a soul on board: on the 19th, in lat. 30:22, long. 69, spoke the ship Nancy, Capt. Waterman, from Virginia for London, out 12 days: On the 21st. in lat. 39: 56: 30, spoke Capt. Leitch, in in the shop Minerva, from Virginia for Glasgow, out 7 days; On the 23d. in lat. 30:58 long, 70, spoke Capt. Ritchie from Glasgow for Virginia, out 6 weeks, all well; and on the 6th inst. In lat. 37: 54, long. 74: 40, spoke Capt. Cook, in a sloop from Salem for North-Carolina, out 3 days. In CONGRESS, Thursday, September 22, 1774. Resolved, THAT the Congress request the Merchants and Others, in the several Colonies, not to send to Great Britain any Orders for Goods and to direct the execution of all Orders already sent, to be delayed, or suspended, until the sense of the Congress, on the means to be taken for the preservation of the Liberties of America, is made public. An Extract from the Minutes, CHARLES THOMPSON, Sec’ry. HAMPTON, September 29, 1774. INWARD ENTRY. Sloop Speedwell, John Ardis from Antigua and Hispanola; with Rum, Sugar, and Molasses. Ship Catherine, James Patrick from Port Lewis, on Delaware; with 7000 Bushels of Salt. Schooner Minerva, Daniel Kehoe from Monserrat; with Rum and Sugar. Ship Elizabeth, Alexander Leitch from London; with Euro- pean Goods; per seventeen Cockets. CLEARED OUTWARD. Brig Mary, William Leayeraft for Antigua, with Corn, Bread, Flour, Pease and Shingles. Sloop Polly, Jacob Fox for New-York; with Hemp, Flour, Staves, and Sugar. Sloop Porgey, Jeremiah Baffett for Barbados; with Corn, and Staves. Sloop Sally, Nicholas Albony for Antigua, with Corn, Staves, and Shingles. Brig Lord Dunmore, John Baker for Nevis; with Corn, Pease, Staves and Flour. Sloop Polly, Hillary Mordey for Barbados; with Corn and and Shingles. Schooner Lively, Walter Gwyn for Maryland; with sundry Packages of British dry Goods. Brig Betsey and Molly, Thomas Calvery for Barbados; with Corn, Pease, Beef and pork, Flour, Hams, Soap, Candles, Staves 2nd Heading, Shingles, Plank, Scantling, and Tobacco. Brig Douglass, Francis Russel for Jamaica; with Staves, Plant, Shingles and Scantling. NORFOLK, October 6. For the information of the Inhabitants of this luxuriant and exten- Colony; the following relation of a number of Sheep having been Lost, by inattention; requires notice, as a proper Breed of Sheep for Wool, as well as Food, is eagerly wished for by every person who has the welfare of his Country at heart. AMICUS. A FEW days since a considerable loss was sustained by a famer at Westmead, a village in Cornwall, occasioned by washing and clipping a flock of about 300 sheep, and then turning them into a large pasture; the evening being cold, and the wind in the North, brought on a sharp frost, so that in the morning near 200 of sheep were found dead, and the rest seized with violent colds and numbness in their limbs. By a late act of the British Parliament, the following Duties are to take Place at Quebec the 5th of April, 1775. For every Gallon of Brandy, or other Spirits of the manufacture of Great-Britain, 6d. per Gallon. Rum or Spirits form the Colonies, 9d. per Gallon. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Foreign Spirits from Great-Britain, 1s. per Gallon. Rum or Spirits the produce or any Colony, not under the Domi- nion of Greqat-Britain, 1s. per Gallon. Molasses imported in Ships belonging to Great-Britain, or the Provinces of Quebec, 3d. Molasses imported in any other ships in which the same may be legally imported, 9d. NORTHAMPTON, September, 26 1774, Mr. DUNCAN, SIR, THE CAUSE, which America in general is at present engaged in, is of too important a Nature to be ridiculed, Burlesqued or triffled with; it is, Sir, no less than Millions shall be free, or bend beneath the most abject Yoke of Slavery. No man that wishes well to his Country, his Liberty, or Property would hesitate A moment what Steps to take on the present occasion. North- America in general has adopted Such Measures, as under providence promise fairest for setting the controversy between her and Great- Britain in the Clearest point of View, and perhaps reducing things to an Amicable Compromise. Considering then the matter in this light, I cannot help viewing any attempt to weaken or throw any Odium on the CAUSE, as highly reprehensible. A DISCOURSE OF THREE OF THE MEMBERS AT THE CONGRESS inserted in your GAZETTE of the 22 of September instant, seems to me to have this tendency. If you did not design it as a piece of Ridicule, by giving it a place in hour paper, you seem to approve of it: either seems to be incompatible with the Views of a free Press in this Country, and totally so with the Motto you prefix to your paper, and, if I remember right, with the professions you Set out with. It may be, Sir, perhaps in Some degree excusable in the Minions of Power to throw Ridicule on A Measure, from the Subversion of which they themselves might expect to promote their own Venal Ends; but whether it may answer any purpose whatever to an American Printer, who may be totally dependent on this Country for A –Subsistence, who may perhaps expect to acquire a Settled permanent property in this Country, and wish to transmit the Same unincumbered and unclogged to his posterity, exempted from every Arbitrary, Capricious, and Despotic taxation, I would Sub- mit to Mr. DUNCAN himself, from his good Sense and discretion, I would expect this Candid, this ingenuous Answer, “I confess I ”have been wrong, I did not Consider the matter in the light you ”represent it, I am now Convinced Such a Construction may be ”put on it, but as it was far from my intention to give any Um- brage, any kind of Offense in the publishing of that DISCOURSE, ”I am extremely Sorry for giving it a place in my Paper, I shall ”endeavour to profit in future by your Admonition, and be more ”cautious about the merits and the tendency of what I insert. A concession of this kind I am Convinced would apologize for you, Sir, with many whom I know to be a good deal irritated by the publication of that DISCOURSE, and unless you take Some Op- portunity Similar to what is here recommended of attoning for your inadvertency, many of your Sub—on this Shore are determin- ed to withdraw their Subscriptions, and no longer encourage a man, who would by Ridiculing the most MERITORIUS CAUSE, Sap the Merits of IT, and endeavour to reduce IT to a Nullity. Sir, I am one among others that have taken extraordinary of- fence at the publication of that DISCOURSE, I think it injurious to the Country I live in, and from the possibility of its reaching the PIMPS of POWER, who, no doubt, would be glad to see the CAUSE Ridiculed, which the Americans are so Strenuously enga- ged in, would Construe your publishing of it, (unnoticed, or un- censured by the Community you belong to) as the strongest pre- sumption of the indifference of Virginia as to the MAIN CAUSE, I therefore thought, I would do no unacceptable Service to you, by giving you this Intimation, while I still maintained what I owe to the Duty of VIRGINIUS, and the Rights, Interests and Privileges of America, which I always Shall Support by every Method in my power, and which I would not hesitate a Moment to die in De- fence of. In expectation that you will Seriously Consider, and if you shall be of opinion that the Subject of this Letter deserves notice, or produce any Conviction of the Impropriety Complained of, that you may Correct any error inadvertence might have betrayed you into, and by so doing obviate every possible objection that may be thrown out against you for what I have mentioned, Or on any o- ther Similar Occasion hereafter, I Conclude, SIR, Your humble Servant, VIRGINIUS. TO THE PUBLIC. THE above Letter contains a charge, to which I cannot with justice to the Business I profess, give my assent, or plead guilty; as it animadverts on a dialogue in one of our late papers, which in the strictest point of view contains nothing intentionally serious. Even a wilful blunder will be forgiven from the merit of its cause? But to exclaim against a man who has the welfare of his country, and the colony he at present resides and wishes to continue in much at heart? While he practices that plan of business which he as en- deavoured to perform agreeable to his original plan? seems to him very harsh.-----In some things I stand corrected and with sub- mission kiss the rod, but can’t help reflecting on the hardship that I as well as many of my brethren must bewail that time, that unhappy season; when the liberty of the press is at an end. A liberty deemed by the most discerning and sensible of mankind to be the great barrier against innovations of despotism: through it every man is at liberty to express his sentiments and inform his fellow men; if such information does not amount to immediate personal reflections of high treason. ’Tis a subject which has long exercised the heads and hands of the ablest authors: the result of all was, that to deprive mankind of that invaluable blessing, that inestimable privilege, would be an inlet to an arbitrary system of government and pregnant with all its consequent horrorsP Is it possible for the Publisher of a periodical Paper to insert a single piece, however well wrote, without being censured by one, or being ridiculed by another?--- His business is to please so far as he can. The scheme of neutrality which I set out, has been inva- riably pursued, and stedfastly adhered to; and will be persevered in. I wish the country I live in as well as Virginius, and would exert my weak talents as far for its interest; could my humble endea- vours contribute to the service of my fellow citizens. I am with the greatest Respect, Your humble Servant. WILLIAM DUNCAN. THE subscribers have just imported by the Bland, Captain Danby; and the Peter, Captain Lang: An extensive assortment of European Goods, which they sell on the lowest Terms, for Ready Money.--- We have also West-India RUM, and Muscovado SUGAR, &c. for Sale. LOGAN, GILMOUR, & Co. Norfolk, October 5, 1774. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> WAS taken up in Norfolk County, a BULL unmarked, a bout two Months ago: any person that can lay a just Claim, may have the said Bull, upon paying as the Law directs by applying to the Subscriber, near the Southern Branch, Norfolk County. He is posted and appraised at One Pound, Six Shillings. JOHN NASH. RICMOND-TOWN, August 31, 1774. RUN away from the subscriber last night, an indented, ser- vant man, named DAVID ALEXUS, by trade a silver- smith; about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high; he is a small thin man, of a fair complexion, has long black hair, which he generally wears club’d or twisted: had on a mix’d forest cloth coat, an old red waistcoat, and black velvet breeches; he is an artful cunning fellow, and endeavours to pass as a soldier, deserted from one of the regiments in Boston; he came in last sporing in the Brilliant, Capt. Miller, from London to York-river. Any person that will ap- prehend him, and secure him, so that I get him again, shall receive THREE POUNDS Reward, besides what the law allows. All masters of vessels, or others, are forewarn’d from taking him off the Continent, at their peril. WILLIAM RICHARDSON. THE Subscribers have lately arrived from Philadelphia, and have begun to carry on the Sail-Making Business in this Place, they promise themselves encouragement, from their abilities to execute any Business they may be entrusted with, on as low terms as any in town. They can be recommended for diligence, ability, probity and dispatch; by a Gentleman of a respectable character. THOMAS STEWART. JOSEPH MOULDER. N. B. We carry on the Business at a Loft on Mr. Jamieson’s Wharf, and will be found there, or at Mr. Bryan’s, in Church- Street. NORFOLK, September 15, 1774. FOR SALE, THE SLOOP NONPAREIL, Burthen 3200 Bushels; Built for private Use, and of an easy Draught of Water – Four Years Old, and well fited. For Terms, apply to NICHOLAS B. SEABROOK Norfolk, September 14, 1774. WANTED. SEVERAL APPRENTICES for the Sea; about 14 or 15 years of Age: For Terms, apply to ROBERT GILMOUR. Norfolk, September 28, 1774. TO be Sold at VENDUE on TUESDAY the 4th of OCTOBER, by the Subscriber: The Sloop SPEEDWELL; burthen 3500 Bushels or thereabouts. Credit will be given the Purchaser Six Months, on giving Bond, with approved Security. GEORGE KELLY, V. M. NORFOLK, Sep. 29, 1774. York-Town, September 10, 1774. PHILIP MILLS an indented servant, was sent to Mr. George Kelly, at Norfolk, on Tuesday the 30th of August last, on the Subscriber’s business, and is not yet returned: As he received upwards of Seven Pounds on the Subscriber’s order, it is supposed he is gone off with the money. He is a Cabinet-Maker by trade, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, round shouldered, has a large nose, brown Hair. On the fore finger of his right-hand, is a large wart, and on one of his hips, a small swelling about the size of a marble. His clothing was a blue broad cloth coat, brown cloth vest, and green cloth breeches. Whoever takes up the said servant within 10 miles of Norfolk, and secures him in Norfolk goal, shall receive Forty Shillings, and Five Pound if at any greater distance. Who- ever takes him up, is desired to secure what money he may have a- bout him. HENRY MANN. The Subscriber having advertised several times, for those in- debted to him, by Bon and open Accounts; to come and settle, but no notice has ever been taken of it. I therefore, for the last time, desire all persons indebted as above, not to fail coming, sometime before the 16th instant; to settle with ROBERT FRY, as he’s going to quit my business at the above time, and remove from NORFOLK. I cannot possibly carry on my business any longer, till I can collect money to pay my just debts; all persons failing may depend, that I shall wait no longer, then the above time, but shall take the disagreeable method, to have them collected by a Lawyer, who will have orders to sue, as soon as courts are open. WILLIAM SIMPSON. NORFOLK, October 3, 1774. THE directors of the Light House, are desired to engage immediately with some person, to carry a quantity of stones, from Cape Henry to the place whereon the Light-House is to be fixed, about a mile and a half distance. BASSETT MOSELEY. NORFOLK, October 4, 1774. Wants Employment. A Young Man who can be well recommended; for diligence, honesty, and sobriety; able to keep Store, or Books of any kind; will engage for One or Two years.------Those wanting, may apply to the Printer. Norfolk, October 6, 1774. THE Subscriber has for Sale, some exceeding good red Port Wine in Casks; containing 6 dozen Bottles each; which he will dispose of on very reasonable Terms, for Cash or on short Credit. WILLIAM CALDERHEAD. Norfolk, October 4th, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. THE PORTSMOUTH Races are begun< From far and near the People come; To see the nimble horses run. Ne’er fear my Friends! You’ll get Places, There’ll be rare fun, at those Races; Thompsons, Tankards, and Lillo’s Stage, Are ready for Ranks of every Age. Mount up ye Fair, richly attir’d, There, you’ll certainly be admir’d; The Fair’s plac’d; rude Boreas rails, It fawns aloft their dangling Tails. The Ladies legs, from thence display’d, The Wives, Widows, Mistress, and Maid, We all was prepar’d for the Sight; The best Fun Jack, was in the Night. For either Miss, might have engage, The Spark she chose of any Age; Faith Jack they were sweet as Honey, To the Lad, that gave them MONEY. They’d give their loving Spark a hunch, Dear Youth, go fetch us, Grog or Punch. Bread, ham, and Cake is not amiss, Your reward is, a gentle Kiss. Bread, ham, and Cake does soon appear, There’s to you Love, come drink my Dear; n intervals between each Heat, The Ladies often would retreat. The long White Sacques you might behold, Sweeping the Ground, like Fields of Old; Backs from each Town, Borough and City, Elate with Wine, appear quite witt’y. A hoepfull sett of powder’d Beaus, Throughout the Circle may be chose; Alsop they cry hath Won each Heat, D___n her, she has poor Pirate beat! I’d have betted on her, By Gar, But thought Pirate would beat a Mare; Drinking, Swearing, Fighting, Bawling, Knocking down, and Children squawling. I ne’er beheld such a squabbling bout, At any Place, but PORTSMOUTH Rout; Ye Clowns, and Cits, gay Belles, and Beaus, Take care don’t Incommode your Cloaths. Why will ye, Bett high at this Race, Ah, consider your Country’s Case; Come rouse my Friends, think of her Woe, Reserve your Cash, for them you Owe! Live frugal, and get clear of Debts, Defrauds not your Credit’rs, by Betts; Prudence and form now’s laid a-side, Pleasure is chosen for a Guide. A wrangling, selfish, sottish crew, At PORTSMOUTH RACES you may view; ADVERTISEMENTS. COFFEE to be Sold CHEAP for CASH, or on Short CREDIT, by HARMANSON and HARVEY, Norfolk, September 1st, 1774. PAINTING, CARVING, and GIL- DING, of SHIPPING in the LON- DON TASTE, executed in the neatest Manner by the subscriber: SUCH as Ships Heads, Tassarells, quarter-pieces and Badges.----Gentlemen who are pleased to Favoour him with their Commands, may depend on the greatest Punctuality and Dispatch.----All sorts of ornamental Embellishments in Painting, will be done in the most approved Taste. Colonel VEAL’S Wharf, THOMAS MASON, Portsmouth, July 27, 1774. From London. JAMES HALDINE, COPPER-SMITH, and BRASS FOUNDER, in CHURCH STREET near the CHURCH, NORFOLK. Contiaues to carry on his BUSINESS as Usual. MAKES and Sells all sorts of Copper Work, viz. Stills, Brewing Coppers, Sugar Boilers, Ful- lers, and Hatters Coppers, Brass MILL Work, Capu- chin Plate-Warmers, Tea-Kitchens all sorts of Ship, Fish, and Wash Kettles, Stew Pans, Dutch Ovens, Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans, Coffee and Chocolate Pots, &c. at the most Reasonable Rates; He gives the best Pri- ces, for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter or Lead. Those who are so obliging as favour me with their employ in the mending or tinning Old Work, may depend on having them soon done, and in the neatest and compleatest manner. JAMES HALDANE, N. B. He makes and mends all Sorts of Pewter Worms for Stills, &c. and Plummers Work, such as Leaden Cisterns for catching Rain Water; Ship and House Work, &amp.c &c. Norfolk, August16, 1774. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> IMPORTED in the last Ships from BRITAIN, and to be sold by the Subscriber at Captain FRANCIS PEART’S: Fine and Coarse HATS, Broad CLOTHS, white and coloured FUSTIANS, JENNETS Shapes for VESTS and BREECHES; Silk and Thread STOCKINGS, also, Mens SHOES. JOHN PEW. NORFOLK. Sep. 14, 1774. WOOLLENS. The Subscriber has just received in, per the KING- STON Packet, Captain JOSEPH TURNER from HULL. A large Assortment of Coarse WOOLLENS, viz. SIX QUARTER Cloths with necessary Trimmings: and other final Packages (value about 40l. sterl. each.) Consisting of Coarse Duffels, Frizes, Fear- noughts, Half Thicks, Bearskins, KENDAL Cottons, Negro Blanketing, Bed Blankets, White Plading, Ruggs of different Kinds and other Goods, which he will sell reasonable for Cash or short Credit. JOHN STONEY. N. B. He has likewise for sale, Seine Twine, flat and square Bar Iron, West-India Rum, Lead-shot; Coals in said vessel, &c. Norfolk, September 14, 1774. THE Subscriber at his Manufactory, or at his Store in Church- Street, Continues to make and sell all sorts of Candles and Soap, at the lowest Prices.---He is willing upon having a [illegible, smudged] rate Allowance for Trouble, to manufacture Tallow for any Gentle- man or Family who may have a Quantity for that Purpose: the Terms will be easy—those may apply as above, MORTO BRIEN. N. B. Without Flattery, he can assure the Public in general, that he is fully qualified to do any Piece of Work, in the Way he professes; as such he has been known by many Gentlemen who have been so good as to Favour him with Employment. NORFOLK SEPTEMBER 14, 1774. I DO hereby give Notice, that the Partnership of HARGRAVES & ORANGE is Dissolved by mu- tual Agreement: Mr. HARGRAVE having purchased my Part of the Stock has taken the Whole on himself. Those who have any Demands against said Con- cern, are desired to apply to MR. HARGRAVE. WILLIAM ORANGE. Norfolk, September 13th, 1774. ANY Person that wants BILLARD BALLS of any Size, may have them, or old ones, turned over, by applying to HARDRESS WALLER, Church-Street. Norfolk, September 13th, 1774. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nine penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark keen eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in BOSTON, from whence he removed to QUEBEC, assuming the cha- racter of a merchant in both places; he was also once in trade in NEW-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain JOHN F. PRUYM, for Al_ bany, and took with him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of cloaths. Whoever secures the said JOSEP THORP in any of his Ma- jesty’s gaols on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds when convicted. Apply to CURSON and SETON of New-York; JOSEPH WARREN, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT CHRISTIE, of Baltimore; JAMES GIBSON, and Co. Virginia; JOHN BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAH BOURNE, of JOHN ROWE of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this JOSEPH THORP, since the 19th of June last past, or know any- thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MARSH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him of the Continent. THIS is to vie notice, that WILLIAM BROOK COTTON, MASTER of a Vessel called the DOVE, in Pasquotank river has gone off with POLLY GRIFFEN, wife to the subscriber, miln- wright in Pasquotank county, North-Carolina; they have already run me in debt, about one hundred pounds in Pasquotank. I therefore, desire and forbid any person, or persons, to give the said WILLIAM BROOK COTTON, and POLLY GRIFFIN, any credit on my account, as no payment will ever be made by me. Whoever will apprehend and secure the said WILLIAM BROOK COTTON, and POLLY GRIFFIN, shall have a Reward of [illegible, smudged] POUNDS, North-Carolina Money. JOHN GRIFFIN. N. B. It is desir’d of any, who may apprehend the said couple; to secure what money or goods they may have about them, as I have the said WILLIAM BROOK COTTON’s Bond for Five-hundred Pounds. I also forbid all persons to harbour or lodge them. J. G. September, 22, 1774. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 4</h6> For CHARTER to any Part of EUROPE THE New Ship POLLY, RALPH ELLIOT Master; Burthen about Five Hundred Hogsheads.---For terms apply to Captain ELLIOTT, or GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. NORFOLK, September 20, 1774, FOR CHARTER, to any part of Europe, or the West- Indies; the Snow HARTLEY, ED- WARD FOSTER MASTER; bur- then Four-hundred & Twenty Hhd’s, or Ten thousand Bushells. For terms apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. Norfolk, September 20, 1774. For LIVERPOOL, the BRIG MOLLY, JOHN COLLINS, Master; will sail in a month – can take in (besides what’s already engaged) about fifty Hhds. f tobacco, on liberty of Consignment. For terms, apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. Norfolk, September 20, 1774. THE SLOOP POLLY, JACOB FOX, Master; ESTABLISHED as a PACKET to go constantly between this Place and New-York; has exceeding good Accom- modation for PASSENGERS, and will car- ry them upon very moderate Terms. Any Gentlemen having GOODS to ship, by directing them to the Subscriber, may depend on the greatest Care being taken of them; and should the Vessel not be here when they arrive, they will be landed with- out any Expence to the Proprietor (Grain excepted;) He proposes taking a very low Freight. THOMAS HEPBURN. NORFOLK, June 30, 1774. FOR SALE. CHOICE NEW CASTLE COALS on board the Brigantine COUNTESS, JOHN SMITH Master, lying off the County Wharf, at One Shilling per Bushel. Apply to the Captain on board, or at Mr. JOHN BROWN’s store. JOHN SMITH. N. B. A good Price will be allowed for White and Red Oak Hhd. Staves of the following Dimensions; 3 feet 6 Inches Long, 3-1 half inches wide, and 3-4ths of an Inch thick on the heart Edge, delivered on Board said Vessel. Norfolk, September 5th, 1774, THE Subscribers have for Sale, barelled Pork and Beef, West India and Northward Rum, Coffee, Pimento, Cotton on the Seed, and a quantity of choice new Butter just come to Hand. ROBERT GRAY, & Co. Norfolk, September 20, 1774. ALL Persons indebted to the late Captain JAMES PATTERSON, are desired to make Immediate Payment to the Subscribers. JAMES MARSDEN, Administrators. JAMES MAXWELL, NORFOLK< September 29, 1774. WHEREAS the partnership of BEGG, and ALLASON, dissolves the first of October; all persons who have any demands against them are de- sired to bring in their accounts that they may be set- tled; and those who are indebted to the Concern, are requested to make speedy Payment. JOHN BEGG Norfolk, September 7th, 1774. HAVING taken Mr. Foushee into Partnership the 10th of April last; we are very desirous to settle our old Concern. We therefore beg, that those indebted will either discharge their Accounts or give bond.-----Mr. Andrew Martin will call on them for that purpose; and as we have already given great indul- gence, we hope our friends will comply with this reasonable Re- quest. RAMSAY & TAYLOR. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>PAGE 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE or, NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, DO THOU Great LIBERTY ! inspire our Souls !——And make our Lives, in THY Possession happy, ——Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Defence ! July 7th, 1774. (No. 5.) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the PRINTER of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. Remarks on GOVERNOR JOHNSTONE’S Speech in the HOUSE of COMMONS. SIR, POLITICAL Debates from the misguided rage of the speakers often rise to an enor- mous heighth; indeed it requires a long course of experience to determine the real interest of the state on every important point that occurs. The loudest cavillers against the measures of government after running their splendid career, become lord- ly effigies of state, and exhibit a striking portrait of the complexion of the times. In the British annuls, the transformation of violent zealots for public liberty into its most inveterate enemies, clearly proves that the gild- ed top for which ambition pants, has an irresistible attraction : but the douceurs of the court have been dealt with so cautious a hand of late, and so accurate an inspection into the merits of the candidates, that many officious pretenders have retired into the vale of discontent, dispirited, unbefriended, and defeated. Common observers do not readily trace the various transactions and refinements which the Pa- triotic character undergoes before it can be ripened into modern ma- turity: A retrospect into certain promotions will confirm the truth of this assertion, and it is as demonstrable to the full, that the twin- ges of the political gout are as severe and incurable as the corporal. I shall now Sir, with steady attention garble those passages in the Honourable Gentleman’s speech, which never would have attracted my notice, but for the influence it seems to have had over the minds of some very narrow connoisseurs here. It is with the strictest de- ference to the sage politicians in this part of the world, that I offer a few remarks. I will then first warn those who entertain so high an opinion of it, to weigh maturely the arguments it contains; they will then find other doctrines blended with those they so warmly a- dopt, rather unfavourable to the sticklers for a common-wealth. The elegant modesty of his exordium would have merited applause, had we not discerned its excessive decline through the whole course of the debate. He is not unacquainted with the elaborate logic of the ancients, nor insensible that eloquence on all subjects has strong pretensions to literary esteem, for he aims at profound sagacity in developing the principles of moral philosophy. ”I now venture to predict to this house, that the effect of the ”present bill must be productive of a general confederacy, to re- ”sist the power of this country. It is irritating, tempting, nay ”inviting men to those deeds by ineffectual expedients, the abor- ”tions of an undecisive mind incapable of comprehending the chain ”of consequences which must result from such a law. I am not ”one of those who believe that distant provinces can be retained in ”their duty by preaching or enchantments: I believe that force ”or power conducted with wisdom are the means of securing regu- ”lar obedience under every establishment; but that such force ”should never be applied to any degree of rigour, unless it shall ”carry the general approbation of mankind in the execution.” If the melancholy prospect of affairs, heightened by alarms from the Indians on the frontiers, presents to our view, evident symptoms of commercial decline here, which is the greatest mart for trade in the colony; I cannot imagine that thinking men would be so mad, as to form a general revolt. If courts of justice agree to annihilate themselves, it must be wholly, cannot be conditionally. Can this consist with the loyalty and good manners we profess for the Prince, or that virtuous fortitude which combines society in an indissoluble union? can acts of injustice obtain the sanction of unanimous con- sent? How abstracted and refined is the gentleman’s reasoning, to anticipate the general approbation of mankind, as if an ingenious combination of speculative sentiments could destroy that dispensing power which is the master-wheel. or that discerning policy which is interwoven in the frame of all governments—he goes on________ ”But after the highest characters in the state had declared ”against the right of this country, to impose taxes on America ”for the purposes of raising a revenue; after the general voice ”of the senate had concurred in repealing the stamp-act upon ”that principle, after those men who had maintained these doc- ”trines had been promoted by his Majesty, to the first stations ”in the administration of civil and judicial affairs; there is ”much mitigation to be pleaded in favour of the Americans ”from those circumstances, (allowing them in an error at pre- ”sent) that every man must feel the heighth of cruelty by ”enforcing maxims with any degree of severity at first, before ”due warning is given.” When men grow adepts in the theory of rebellion, and form schemes to emancipate themselves from the controul of the laws; when they consider all requisitions from Britain as unjust, all acts of Parliament as tyrannical, the mode of punishment must be ex- traordinary; the levy of one pound irritates as much as one thou- sand. And as to the conduct of certain members in the House of Commons, I cannot think their principles impeachable who ad- vised the promotion of the patriotic zealots; if their preferment could restore the peace and harmony of the state. I do not mean to impeach the member’s knowledge of agriculture, yet I think the comparison relative to sowing wheat bears a very far-fetched analogy to the Bostonians punishment. Most of the remarks relative to the event of the act are too vague to afford any insight to the most pry- ing observer. How are the people to clothe and support themselves during the execution of his Quixotte schemes? He is confounded in his own ingenious doubts, and leaves the arduous task of unravelling all to the good-natured world. But what gleams of consolation do they derive from the following assertions, “If the government of ”this country is resisted in America, my opinion is, instead of re- ”moving the seat of Government in the colony, and forcing the ’elements to bend to our will (which is impossible) that an effectual ”force should be carried to the heart of the colony resisting, to crush ”rebellion in the bud, before a general confederacy can be formed.” So that you see this great man is not an invincible proselyte to mo- derate measures, but would chastise in cares of urgent necessity. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Can tumultuous meetings remedy the defects of law? Is there not a discretionary power in the civil police to summons the posse comita- tus? Has it not been deemed strictly legal in Britain to strengthen that body by military aid on great emergencies? But when men in high offices of civil trust connived at the base resolves of an imma- culate body of select citizens; the Governor could not consistently with his duty interfere without infringing those rights they pretended they met to secure; Had he taken any steps at all, he must have suppressed the whole meeting; and their heart-felt groans for ex- piring liberty would have re-echoed to the inmost recess of his palace. His interposition would not have been official, and they never would have allowed the greatness of the emergency to super- sede the force of their chartered rights. His reasons for repealing the tea-duty are exceedingly futile, he thinks it cannot be vindicated; a dogmatical assertion of a similar stamp, and spirit with the rest. His remarks upon inherent privileges are ridiculous. Can any char- ter-grant destroy the fabric of that government which gave it birth; at any rate the precedent would be far more ignominious for Great- Britain to yield to America, than America to testify her allegiance to Britain. The disputes and litigations which the Bostonians have brought upon themselves, they must abide by the consequences of. They have baffled the expediency of the wisest laws; such crimes are heinous, and richly deserve capital punishment. If the people of Boston act with discretion they may receive continual improve- ments in trade; let them comply in time, and earnestly seize this grand criterion to distinguish their REAL, from their PRETENDED friends, and the happy consequences resulting from such a timely avowal of their allegiance, and cemented by the constant practice of virtue and good manners, will discover a firm zeal for their Prince, a virtuous fortitude in themselves, and be an eternal memorial of that discerning policy which is the essential characteristic of a free and loyal people. NORFOLK BOROUGH, } June 30th, 1774.} OBSERVATOR. To the PRINTER of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. SIR, AT this important period when the liberties of my country are so unhappily endangered, and the parliament of Great-Bri- tain are not content to “give and grant” away our property only, but have stretcht forth the rough arm of power forcibly to take it from us;——when our domestic enemies are greedily catching at the false takes of every ministerial minion, and joyfully propagate sto- ries of dissentions and disputes among ourselves;——when they en- deavour to lull us into security with the soothing downy doctrine, that the blockade of Boston is but the necessary chastisement of an indulgent parent, whose maternal care has nursed our tender years, and now with great reluctance punishes an untoward child, whose part we cannot be so undutiful as to take:——when such is the alarm- ing situation of our public affairs, and such the unfriendly disposi- tion of many among us, it would be criminal to keep silence: cool- ness in such a cause would be stoicism, doubt, little less than deser- tion. Too true it is we have not far to search for willing advocates for parliamentary supremacy in every respect; who pretend great sur- prise at our opposition, and wish to scatterthe seeds of discord a- mong us, that by division we may fall an easy prey to the will of a rapacious nation, who vainly hope to relieve their own necks by yoking us. What other tendency have the late publications in the Norfolk Gazette under the signatures of Candidus, Columbus and An Englishman? The first a very blundering writer, whose crude effusions will effect no other purpose than to shew his ignorance and his enmity; and the last, a very audacious and vehement stickler for Lord North. The virulent declamations of the one, will have much the same influence as the insolent ADDRESS of the other. Col- umbus, indeed, is more cool and plausible, and therefore the more dangerous; for were we to be guided in our political conduct and opinions by him, we should soon bid adieu to all the sweets of A- merican liberty. It may be worth our while to take some notice of his sentiments, as he has promised, if they were well received, to write again, and observe how inconsistent with every principle of British freedom, are his notions with respect to the mode of mini- sterial conduct towards the colonies, whom he would fain persuade, that they have no connexion with the violent treatment the Bosto- nians have received, nor interest in opposing it. “No honest man” says Columbus, “justifies the Bostonians in destroying the India ”company’s tea.” What does he think of the Philadelphians, who thanked them for it? What does he think of the New-Yorkers, who punished Captain Chamber’s presumption in the very same manner? What does he think of the secret, sure destruction of the commo- dity at Charlestown? Does not this conduct in these respectable ci- ties look something like approbation of the Bostonians? and, if har- rassed in the same manner, would they not all have acted much alike? And Columbus will hardly say they are all dishonest, with- out one man of principle amongst them; although I know, some people would fain make us believe, that public spirit and public in- tegrity are as great strangers among us, as among the luxurious cor- rupt placemen of St. Stephen’s chapel, where virtue and honesty are become words almost without a meaning. But even the severity of Columbus relaxes a little towards the suffering Bostonians, and he has actually prevailed on himself to declare, that “however repre- ”hensible they may be from their mode of opposition, yet, from ”the generous love of freedom which inspired it, they are entitled ”to our warmest and most strenuous assistance.” What stronger expression of zeal in their cause, could the most flaming advocate for American liberty desire? “HOWEVER REPREHENSIBLE they ”may be,” let them be ever so culpable, “yet,” says the zealous Columbus, “they are entitled to our WARMEST and MOST STRE- ”NUOUS ASSISTANCE.” Too soon, unsettled Columbus! as in a changeful April day, has the sweet sun-shine of thy good wishes been clouded by the malignant vapours of British prejudice, and the face of things entirely altered: for the same people of Boston, that were just now so renowned for their “generous love of freedom,” who, right or wrong were “entitled to our warmest and most ”strenuous assistance,” are become in the twinkling of an eye the veriest rogues upon earth, a set of men that “ought not to be coun- </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ”tenanced by a free and honest people;” a town so ungovernable that “an act of DESPOTISM” (meaning the Boston port-bill) “has ”in a great degree necessity to justify it, as the only means of ”compelling a turbulent people to repair the injuries they have ”committed.” If we examine this writer’s sentiments with res- pect to the Boston port-bill, we shall find him on this point too, a perfect Proteus. “It will hardly be denied,” says he, “that the ”Boston port-bill is the highest act of despotism that this or any ”former age can produce and it diametrically repugnant to the ”British system;” for by this law, the powers legislative, execu- tive, and “judiciary are all united in the self-same hands, in ”which case there can be no liberty; for as Montesquieu-observes ”very justly, there would be an end of every thing, were the same ”body of men to exercise these three powers, that of enacting laws, ”that of executing the public resolutions, and that of trying in- ”dividuals; and this act of parliament has fully realized the sup- ”position, by putting an end to every thing in Boston.” Thus far Columbus. Touch this same tyrannic destructive act with the powerful wand of this mighty magician, and it instantly becomes ”a mode of punishment he approves,” is but the demand of jus- ”tice,” has necessity to justify it,” is “the only means of com- ”pelling a turbulent people to repair injuries.” Columbus goes far- ther, he challenges us to “point out a method, whereby the dam- ”age might have been levied in a more LEGAL way;” he calls the parliament a legal tribunal to which the American colonies are ame- nable, and compares the shameless tyranny now exercised over Bos- ton, condemned as it was without a hearing, to a regular trial in a court of justice, and is clear for recovering costs as well as da- mages, “for as every person,” says he, “who is amenable to a ”LEGAL tribunal is COMPELLED TO INDEMNIFY the complainant, ”SO OUGHT the Bostonians to discharge the EXPENCES of the ”ARMAMENT until the the time of their PAYING for the TEA;” and at last concludes, that “those who will not submit to law, ”ought not to be protected by it.” Such are the strange absurdities, the gross palpable contradictions that the advocates for the late par- liamentary edicts are reduced to. That the highest act of despotism should be the most approved, necessary, legal method of obtaining a reparation of damages; that a “turbulent” body of men, that “no ”free and honest people ought to countenance,” should yet be ”entitled to our warmest and most strenuous assistance;” that a court exercising powers “diametrically repugnant to the British ”system,” and destructive of all liberty, should yet be the “legal ”tribunal,” to which the American colonies “are amenable,” are paradoxes that none but the bold genius of a Columbus can explain, or equivocal subtilty of a LAWYER reconcile. I hope the gentle- men of the long robe will forgive me; but I protest, this writer’s eagerness for the COSTS, makes me think he has some connexion with the bar, and would be glad to have a fellow-fingering with my Lord North on this occasion; although for my own part I confess honestly, I should be against allowing Lord North any fee at all in this matter; and am really well pleased to find, that even the par- liament have given judgment for the damages only, although I think we have no great reason to thank them for their moderation, when their officer Mr Sheriff Gage, attended by the POSSE MILITARE, arrived almost as soon as the news of their decision; and I am afraid that matters will not stop here; for I shrewdly suspect, If I may be allowed a law phrase, that they begin to be apprehensive that their FIERI FACIAS will be returned NULLA BONA, and are going to is- sue a CAPIAS AD SATISFACIENDUM against the poor Bostonians; for what else is the act for the suppression of riots and tumults, as it is called, then a general EXECUTION against their bodies!——But to return.——Columbus, if I can collect his meaning, would recommend it to the Bostonians to satisfy the exactions of the British parliament, and then remonstrate against the cruelty and illegality of the act; which is really much like advising a man that had been unjustly con- demned, to let himself be hanged first, and THEN make his excep- tions to the mode of trial. But does Columbus imagine that the reason of the general alarm among the colonies is the apprehension of the India company’s being reimbursed their loss? Does he think the Americans have any particular antipathy to them, More than to the whole tribe of venal ministerial sycophants, who tho’ per- haps not actually guilty of the like ravages, rapines treacheries, and horrid murders, which history will forever shudder to relate a- mong the miseries of the East, are yet blackening the annals of Britain, with their attempts to enslave and plunder the West? NO! independent of the act, it is a matter of small consequence, whether the India Company is or is not reimbursed “for that just punish- ”ment they for their ungenerous attempts on our liber- ”ties,” although I make no doubt they would have had an ample retribution, had it been properly requested of the assembly, as it was at the time of the stamp-act. It would be very immaterial to us, if the Bostonians should have made them a present of twice the value; separate it from the act and we have nothing to object a- gainst it” but our objection is against the jurisdiction of this for- midable court that assumes such tremenduous powers; we object to the mode of trial, if that can be called a trial, in which NO DE- FENCE is permitted; we object to the necessity, manner and seve- rity of the punishment; and we object to the inevitable consequen- ces, so destructive to American rights, that will forever follow even obedience to this parliamentary edict and yet, says Columbus, “it ”is not so easy to discover how this act affects us, unless we should ”on some future occasion be madly guilty of a similar offence; ”then indeed upon the LIKE principle of NECESSITY, we may ”meet with a SIMILAR CHASTISEMENT!” and this law “cannot ”affect us farther than the punishment of the same crime by a ”court of justice would do, were than practicable; because,” adds he most artfully, “were we equally culpable, we would be equally a- ”menable to the same law!” Raise your eyes, O my countrymen! and shudder at this dread tribunal, erected for the destruction of every thing dear and valuable to us; whose decisions, from the very na- ture of its constitution, must be all partial, must be all violent, arbi- trary and ruinous infractions of our most sacred rights: a tribunal which Columbus declares, may chastise us at its pleasure, as it has done the Bostonians, and yet he cannot easily discover how “it ”can affect us!” a tribunal, which suspended the legislative body of New-York, has destroyed the constitution of Massachusetts-Bay, and erected it into a military government, and yet——CANNOT AF- </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> FECT US! a tribunal that has robbed us of the benefits of the HA- BEAS CORPUS act, of trial by the vicinage, and has even deprived us of the advantage of witnesses in our favor, and yet——CANNOT AF- FECT US, a tribunal that “gives and grants” away our property, and then dragoons us for resistance, and yet——CANNOT AFFECT US! a tribunal, that admits of no defence to the accused, that condemns without conviction, and reversing the humane maxim of the law, punishes TEN innocent persons, left ONE guilty should escape and yet——CANNOT AFFECT US! O my countrymen! be not deceived by such flimsy sophistry; these are doctrines of a foreign growth; exotics to the American soil; the imports of strangers, who have still a hankering after the leeks and onions of Egypt; who have no fellow-feeling with us, but consider every encroachment of Britain as so much gain to themselves; who stand forth the willing advo- cates for every ministerial anti-American measure, and are forever ringing PROTECTION! in our ears, as if a Briton’s regard for his own interest in protecting me from an enemy could justify his plun- dering me of my property, and becoming the greatest robber of the two: for it is my serious opinion, and I doubt not every impartial reader will think me right, that the Briton who should adopt such sentiments, if the misfortune should ever happen of a fatal rupture between the mother-country and us, would be a far more dangerous viper, cherished in our bosoms, than a Frenchman or a Spaniard in a war with France or Spain. From the former, who would view us as rebels, we should expect if vanquished, all the dreadful severities of an indignant conqueror; from the latter we should experience the generosity of a humane and civilized enemy: the former would be enraged at, what he would call, a traiterous perseverance in rebellious practices; while the latter would admire it as a noble stand in de- fence of our liberties, and would claim no right over us but the right of power; but the former sounds his rights upon the constitu- tion, talks to you of charters, or colonization, of protection, of gratitude, and all the flattering pretences that vanity or avarice may suggest; and if you are still deaf to his syren tongue, why then comes in the right of power, and closes the catalogue of claims! PRINCESS ANNE, } June 24th, 1774. } VINDEX. TO THE PRINTER of the NORFOLK GAZETTE. SIR, I FIND a secret pleasure, tho’ an obscure Individual, in mingling with those bodies of men, who assemble, as it were, with an anxious concern to promote the good of the public. I have some- times considered this extensive country as design’d by nature for contemplation, as you may travel through vast tracts of it without discerning a human form, or dwelling; but the excessive dearth of speculative men in Virginia, has convinced me of my error in that respect. There are many of a very social stamp, and some who would have a just title to merit, if they did not neglect their more immediate concerns, to reform IMAGINARY abuses, in the state; hurried away by the impetuous sallies of an irritated imagination, they have no solid idea of those inferior dependencies, which cement all well-governed societies. For brevity’s sake, I will wave the dis- tinction of public associations and congresses, and mildly stile ours, a friendly harmless club. When men make a greater stir in life than is consistent with their profession, prying observers are tempted to examine their views mi- nutely; and if they have assumed airs of consequence unbecoming their station, to display this motley, upstart tribe to the world in their proper colours. Such Beings being no where formidable but in their own conceit, would never deserve a moment’s attention, if they were not sometimes necessary to fill up a superficial crevice at public meetings; by introducing a more refined stupidity into their oratory, or to contribute their mite with a profuse generosity to the mirth of the day. As it is impossible that transposition could ren- der the miserable paragraphs blended in a certain speech more truly wretched, compassion will not suffer me to dissect them now. Should they attempt to proceed further, I will set the absurdity of their assemblage in a stronger and more glaring light; for their late pro- ceedings were so narrow, that a full delineation would be tedious. However if any hardy veteran with some pretensions to the principles of common sense, will defend folly in the extreme, I will readily anser at a future day. SLY BOOTS. At a meeting of the Committee of Correspon- dence for NORFOLK and PORTSMOUTH, held at the Court-House on Monday the 27th day of June, 1774. PRESENT Matthew Phripp, Samuel Ker, James Taylor, Wil- liam Harvey, Paul Loyal, Alexander Skinner Voted, THAT the freeholders and inhabitants of the county and borough of NORFOLK be earnestly requested to attend at the court house of the said county on Wednesday, the sixth day of July next, at ten o’clock in the fore- noon; that the late Burgesses may collect their sentiments, previous to the meeting appointed to be held at WILLIAMSBURG on the first day of next August. WILLIAM DAVIES, Clk. As late Burgesses for Norfolk-county and borough, we heartily concur in sentiments with the committee of correspondence, and propose to attend at the time appointed. THOMAS NEWTON junior, JAMES HOLT, JOSEPH HUTCHINGS. To the Printer of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. Sir, Should the following strictures be admissible, your inserting them will oblige some of your readers. In well-regulated governments, however extensive or local, a de- pendance on, as well as right of power must invariably center in the most powerful part; this has been held as an established truth in all ages, and requires no authority to prove it. The same ob- servation is equally just with regard to the general method of pre- serving the utility, as well as the dependance of their subordinates. Interest and mutual feeling go hand in hand; particularly among distant branches of the state, who have ben coloniz’d and settled from the seat of government. Should these from their situation ar- rive to any degree of wealth and population, their indignation rises at the smallest mode of procedure with respect to them; they con- sider themselves as aggrieved when the sovereign legislative body, finding them in a condition to contribute in part to the legal ex- pences of government, lays a small share of it on their shoulders, in- stead of weighing in the scale of reason, the real tendency and real usefulness of the scheme, they spurn, they look big, and would with to trample all authority under foot; immediately enter into level- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> ing schemes! that SUBLIME PRINCIPLE before which every rational system should at once disappear. I leave it to the judgment of eve- ry unprejudiced mind, whether these things are so. PRINCESS ANNE County, 2d July, 1774. A BILL for the better regulating the Government of the Pro- vince of the Massachusetts-Bay, in North-America. WHEREAS by letters patent under the Great Seal of England, made in the third year of the reign of their late Majesties King William and Queen Mary, for uniting, erect- ing and incorporating the several Colonies, Territories, and Tracts of Land therein mentioned, into one real Province, by the name of their Majesties Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-Eng- land, whereby it was among other things ordained and established, that the Governor of the said Province should from henceforth be appointed and commissioned by their Majesties their Heirs and Successors, it was however granted and ordained, that from the expiration of the terms, for, and during which the Eight and Twenty Persons, named in the said Letters Patent, were ap- pointed to be the first Counsellors or assistants to the Governor of the said Province for the time being, the aforesaid number of eight and twenty Counsellors or Assistants should yearly, once every year, for ever thereafter, be, by the General Court or Assem- bly, newly chosen. And whereas the said method of electing such Counsellors or Assistants to be vested with the several powers, authorities, and privileges therein mentioned, although conformable to the practice, heretofore used, in in such of the colonies thereby united, in which the appointment of the respective Governors had been vested in the General Courts or Assemblies of the said Colonies, hath, by re- peated experience, been found to be extremely ill adapted to the plan of Government established in the province of the Massa- chusetts-Bay, by the said Letters Patent herein mentioned, and hath been so far from contributing to the attainment of the good ends and purposes thereby intended, and to the promoting of the internal welfare, peace and good government, or to the maintain- ance of that just subordination to, and conformity with, the laws of Great Britain, that the manner of exercising the powers authori- ties, and privileges aforesaid, by the persons so annually elected, hath for some time past been such as had, the most manifest ten- dency to obstruct, and in great measure defeat the execution of the laws, to weaken the attachment of His Majesty’s well-disposed subjects, in the said province, to His Majesty’s government, and to encourage the ill-disposed among them to proceed even to acts of direct resistance to, and defiance of His Majesty’s authority; and it hath accordingly happened, that an open resistance to the execution of the laws hath actually taken place in the town of BO- STON and the neighbourhood thereof within the said province. And whereas it is, under these circumstances, become absolutely necessary, in order to the preservation of the peace and good order of the said Province, the protection of His Majesty’s well-disposed subjects therein resident, the continuance of the mutual benefits arising from the commerce and correspondence between this king- dom and the said province, and the maintaining of the just depen- dance of the said province upon the Crown and Parliament of Great-Britain, that the said method of annually electing the Coun- sellors or Assistants of the said province should no longer be suffer- ed to continue, but that the appointment of the said Counsellors or Assistants should henceforth be put upon the like footing as it e- stablished in such other of His Majesty’s colonies or plantations in America, the Governors whereof are appointed by his Majesty’s Commission under the Great Seal of Great Britain. Be it therefore enacted, by the King’s most excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that from and after the so much of the Charter granted by their Majesties King William and Queen Mary to the inhabitants of the said province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, and all and every clause, mat- ter, and thing therein contained, which relates to the time and manner of electing the Assistants or Counsellors, for the said pro- vince, and all elections and appointments of Counsellors and As- sistants made in pursuance thereof, shall [empty space] [empty space] and that from and after the said [empty space] the Council or Court of Assistants of the said province for the time being, shall be com- posed of such of the inhabitants or proprietors, of lands within the same, as shall be thereunto nominated or appointed by his Ma- jesty, his Heirs and Successors, by Warrant under his or their signet or sign manual, and with the advice of the Privy Council, agreeable to the practice now used in respect to the appointment of Counsellors in such of his Majesty’s other Colonies in America, the Governors whereof are appointed by commission under the Great Seal of Great-Britain: provided the number of the said As- sistants or Counsellors shall not at any one-time exceed [empty space] nor be less than [empty space] And it is hereby further enacted, That the said Assistants or Counsellors so to be appointed as aforesaid, shall hold their offices respectively, for and during the pleasure of his Majesty, his heirs or successors, and shall have and enjoy all the powers, privileges, and immunities, at present held, exercised and enjoyed by the Assistants and Counsellors of the said province, constituted and elected from time to time, under the said Charter, except as herein after excepted; and shall also, upon their admission into the said Council, and before they enter upon the execution of their office, respectively take the oaths, and make, repeat, and subscribe, the declarations required, as well by the said Charter, as by any law or laws of the said province now in force, to be taken by the Assistants or Counsellors, which have been so elected and constitut- ed as aforesaid. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the [empty space] it shall and may be lawful for his Majesty’s Governor for the time being, of the said province, on in his absence for the Lieutenant Governor, to nominate and appoint, under the Seal of the pro- vince, from time to time, the judges of the inferior Courts of Common Pleas, Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer, the Attorney General, Sheriffs, Provosts Marshals Justices of the Peace, and officers to the Council or Courts of Justice belonging, and to re- move the same without the consent of the Council; and that all Judges of the Inferior courts of Common Pleas, Commissi- oners of Oyer Terminer, the Attorney General, Sheriffs, Pro- vosts Marshals, Justices, and other Officers so appointed by the Governor, or in his absence by the Lieutenant Governor alone, shall and may have, hold, and exercise their said offices, powers, and authorities as fully and compleatly, to all intents and purposes, as any Judges of the inferior Courts of Common Pleas, Commis- sioners of Oyer and Terminer, Attorney General, Sheriffs, Pro- vosts Marshals, or other officers, have or might have done hereto- fore under the Letters Patent, in the third year of the reign of their late Majesties King William and Queen Mary, any law, statute, or usage, to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided always, and be it enacted, That nothing herein con- tained shall extend, or be constructed to extend to annul or make void the commission granted before the [empty space] to any Judges of the inferior Courts of Common Pleas, Com- missioners of Oyer and Terminer, the Attorney General, Sheriffs, Provosts Marshals, Justices of the Peace, or other Officers; but that they may hold and exercise the same, as if this act had never been made, until the same shall be determined by death, removal by the Governor, or other avoidance, as the case may happen. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that upon every vacancy of offices of the Chief justice and Judges of the Su- perior Court of the said province, from and after the [empty space] the Governor for the time being, or in his absence, the Lieuten- ant Governor, without the consent of the Council, shall have full power and authority to nominate and appoint the persons to </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> succeed to the said offices, who shall hold their Commissions during the pleasure of his Majesty, his heirs and successors; and that nei- er the Chief Justice and Judges appointed before the said [empty space] nor those who shall hereafter be appointed pursuant to this Act, shall be removed unless by the order of his Majesty, his heirs or successors, under his or their Sign Manual. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Chief Justice, the Judges of the Superior Court, and the Secretary of the said province, for the time being, shall be, and they are hereby appointed, during their continuance in their respective offices, justices of the Peace in and for every county, of the said province, and shall and may have, hold and enjoy, all the powers and authorities given to the Justices of the Peace by virtue of their commission, or by any Act of the General-Court of the said province. And whereas, by an Act of the General-Court of the said province, ——— made in the fourth year of their late Majesties King William and Queen Mary, intitled “An Act for regulating of town-ships, choice of town-officers, and setting forth their power,” the freeholders and inhabitants of the several town-ships, rateable at twenty pounds estate, are authorized to assemble to- gether, in the month of march in every year, upon notice given by the constable, or such other as the Select Men of the town shall appoint, for the choice of Select Men, constables and other officers; and the freeholders and inhabitants are also impowered to make and agree upon such necessary rules orders and bye-laws, for the directing, managing, and ordering, the prudential affairs, and to annex penalties for the non observance of the same, not exceed- ing twenty shillings for one offence; provided they be not repug- nant to the general laws of the said province. And whereas a great abuse has been made of the power of calling such meetings, and the inhabitants have contrary to the design of the institution, been misled to treat upon matters of the most general concern, and to pass many dangerous and unwarrant- able resolves; for remedy whereof, Be it enacted, That from and after the [empty space] no town meeting shall be called by the Select Men, or at request of any number of freeholders, without the leave of the Go- vernor in writing, expressing the special business of the said meet- ing, first had and obtained, except the annual meeting in the month of March, for the choice of the Select Men, constables, and other officers; and that no other matter, shall be treated of at such meeting, except the election of their aforesaid officers, nor at any other meeting, except the business expressed in the leave given by the Governor. And whereas, in pursuance of an Act of Assembly of the said province, made in the seventh year of the reign of William the third, and three other Acts of Assembly, made in the eleventh year of the same reign, Jurors, as well Grand as Petty, have been usually summoned and returned by the constables of the several towns, by virtue of writs or warrants directed to them, by the Clerks of the several Courts, requiring them to assemble the in- habitants of the said towns, to chuse fit persons to serve as Jurors for such towns, and to summon and return such persons so chosen; which practice of choosing Jurors, and returning them, without the intervention of the Sheriff, has been found to be de- trimental to the administration of Justice. Be it therefore enacted by the authority aforesaid, that from and after the [empty space] next ensuring, so much of the said Acts of Assembly, and of all other laws now in force, within the said province, as directs the return of Juries to be made by the constables, by an election of of the inhabitants of the several towns, shall [empty space] and all Jurors as well Grand as Petty, shall be returned by the Sheriffs of the several counties, and no otherwise; and the Justices of the Superior Court of the said province, at a convenient time before the sitting of the Superior Court in every county, and the Justices of the Peace for every county in the said province, at a convenient time before the sitting of the Quarter Session of such county, shall issue their precepts or warrants to the Sheriff of such county, for such several Courts , respectively to summon, out of the freeholders and inhabitants of such county qualified to serve upon Juries, such a number of good and lawful men as such precept or warrant shall direct to serve upon the Grand Jury at such respective Court; and such persons so summoned and returned by the said Sheriff; or such of them as shall appear, shall be im- pannelled and sworn the Grand Inquest for the body of the coun ty, and shall continue as such during the sitting of such respective Court, and until they shall be dismissed by the same; and in all indictments, informations, actions and causes depending before the Superior Court, or any Court of Quarter Session, or Court of Com mon Pleas, in the said province, which shall be at issue or orde- red for trial, the Juries shall be summoned, impannelled, and re- turned by the Sheriff of the county, out of the freeholders and in- habitants of the said county qualified to serve upon Juries, and shall be chosen and arrayed in such manner and form, and by and with such regulations and restrictions, as is directed and ordered in and by an Act of Parliament, made in the seventh and eighth years of the reign of his late Majesty King William the third, inti- tuled, “an Act for the case of Jurors, and better regulating of Ju- ries;” and one other Act, made in eighth and ninth year of the same reign, intitled, “An Act to enable the returns of Ju- ”ries as formerly, until the first day of November, one thousand, ”six hundred and ninety-seven;” and one other Act of Parlia- ment, made in the third year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the second, “An Act for the better regulation of ”trials by Jury, and for enlarging the time for the trials by Nisi- prius, in the county of Middlesex.” And be it further enacted by the authority of aforesaid, that lists of the freeholders and inhabitants of the several towns, qualified to serve upon Juries, shall be returned to, and recorded at, the Quarter-Sessions for the several counties, and shall be de- livered to the several Sheriffs in manner and form as directed by the said Act of Parliament, or any of them; and until such lists of such freeholders and inhabitants shall be delivered as aforesaid, the Sheriff of any county shall and may summon and return fit persons to serve upon Juries as aforesaid, out of the body of the freeholders and in habitants of the county, qualified to serve upon Juries. according to his judgment and discretion; and when- ever the Judges of the Superior Court shall award a Special Ju- ry to be struck (which they are hereby authorized and impowered to do in such manner as Special Juries have been usually struck in the court of Westminster at trials at the bar,) and if the Sheriff of the county in which such Jury shall be warned, shall not have received lists of the freeholders and inhabitants qualified to serve upon juries as herein before ordered and directed, such Sheriff shall attend the proper office of the said court with a list of [empty space] of the principal freeholders and inhabitants of the said county qualified to serve upon juries, and the said Special jury shall be struck out of the said list; and it shall and may be lawful for the Justices of the said Superior Court, and they are here- by authorized and impowered, upon the motion of either of the parties, in any case or actions which shall be brought to issue, to order the said cause or action to be tried in any county, other than the county in which the said cause or action shall have been brought or laid, by a jury of such other county. as they shall judge fit and proper, any act of Assembly or provincial law to the contrary notwithstanding. And be it further enacted by authority aforesaid, That all clerks of courts, Sheriffs, Constables, and other persons within the said province, to whom the ordering, making, delivering, or record- ing the lists of the freeholders and inhabitants qualified to serve upon juries aforesaid, shall belong or appertain, according to the true intent and meaning of this present act, and the said acts here- by referred to, who shall be guilty of any wilful neglect, default, or misfeazance, in carrying into execution this act, according to its true intent and meaning, shall incur and suffer such fines and penalties as are severally mentioned in the said acts of Parliament </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> hereby referred to; and all persons who, being duly qualified as aforesaid, shall be duly summoned to serve upon juries in manner aforesaid, and shall not attend such service, shall incur and suffer such fines and penalties as by the laws of the said province, jurors making default are now subject to. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any action shall be brought against any Sheriff, for what he shall do in execution, or by virtue of this act, he may plead the general issue, and give the special matter in evidence; and if a verdict shall be found for him, he shall recover Costs. Authentic account of Tuesday’s debate in the House of Commons, on the motion for repealing the TEA DUTY in America. Mr. Fuller made the motion, which he promised, relative to the repeal of the tea duty. He opened it with declaring, that the Boston Port Bill, and the other Regulations would be totally ineffectual without repealing the tea-duty. He said, he was very sure that the motion would be productive of a great deal of good; that it could not possibly do any harm. He spoke much to the temper and feelings of the House; and the arguments which he used served rather to point out the former considerations which the House had had upon this question, and that the subject of taxation of Ameri- ca was no new matter. After a short opening, he concluded by ma- king the following motion: “That this House will on [empty space] ”[empty space] resolve itself into a Committee of the whole House, ”to take into consideration the duty of 3 d. per pound weight upon ”tea, payable in all his Majesty’s dominions in America, imposed, ”by an Act made in the seventh year of his present Majesty, in- ”titled, an act for granting certain duties in the British colonies ”and plantations in America, &c.” Mr. Pennant seconded the motion, and said he wished much it might go to a Committee, because he thought the principle, upon which the bill was established, as set forth in the preamble, was un- just and impolitic; that it changed the nature of their constitution, and it took away the power which had always been held sacred to an Englishman, that of levying their own money; that it was simi- lar to raising the ship money in King Charles’s time; that those who condemned that measure must of course condemn this, the one being as arbitrary and unconstitutional as the other. He said, he sub- scribed to the supremacy of Parliament, but he thought there was a plain method for raising by requisition, the money which you wanted; that the people of that country would be better able to as- certain how, and in what manner the sum ought to be raised, on account of the local circumstances which may attend it. The peo- ple of Boston will be the first victims to your resentment; repeal this bill, and you will meet with support from the rest of the colonies. Mr. Rice. This, Sir, is a motion upon the plan of reconcilia- tion, and there is no man would go farther than myself to correct any thing that I thought would be the means of bringing about such reconciliation; but I cannot concur in any thing that endan- gers the supremacy of Parliament. Let us but consider the conse- quence of such a repeal at this present time.——Whenever we have made the least concession; they have always required more; they will think that we acknowledge that we have no right if we repeal this law. The objection has hitherto been made on the ground of taxation. I will consider truly what that ground is; but I very much fear that they object to that control which may be improper to take off; they submitted to external taxation, to internal they always objected. I will take that period then as the fixed aera for their allowing taxation. By the repeal of the stamp-act, as an in- ternal tax, if you repeal this act you will allow that you have no right. I desire to keep my stand here, and not give up that author- rity which I am clear in. I wish no new taxes to take place, but I wish to keep the right and control, which if you give up you part with all. The interest of America is the interest of Great-Bri- tain, and I would wish to make their happiness the object, and do that which would be satisfactory to their minds; but in this present case, I am greatly afraid if you give up this, you will be required to give up much more. Capt. Phipps. I should be the last person in the House to give trouble, if the importance of this question did not urge me to it; but I cannot take the acts of the province of Massachusetts-Bay to be the opinion of all America, nor whose of a few designing interest- ed men in Boston to be the disposition of the whole province at large. I perfectly agree that the Americans cannot resist, and that the doctrine of supremacy is good, but I think the Americans have a real security in Parliament, which is, that you can do nothing that does not affect Great-Britain equally with America. I will con- sider the present measure as an act with which they cannot comply, or, more properly, they will not. In the light then of a mercan- tile tax, it is trifling and ridiculous; as a matter of revenue, it is absurd. If they cannot resist, they will find some means of a- voiding it. God and nature has given them an extensive coast, and of course an opportunity of smuggling. You will injure the ma- nufactures of this country in a very high degree; I do not mean by their non-importation agreement, but by making them prefer the manufacture which is worse than your’s from your enemies, to those of this country, which are better. May the right long remain in the expediency of not exercising it. I would only have it called for at particular times, when the emergency of affairs require it, and when the whole of Great-Britain and America are to receive equal benefit; but if you exercise that right when you have no occasion or urgent reason for raising a revenue, you will throw the quiet man of that country into the factious man. But how can you expect an o- bedience of that country, when the emoluments of it are taken from them to supply the luxuries of men who live in this. The province of Virginia, before Lord Botetourt was made Governor, was annual- ly plundered of 5000 £ by the non-residence of former Governors. I knew a person in that country who held eleven offices, the emo- luments of which were appropriated to the support of men of bad description in this. I approved much of the stamp-act; as a neces sary measure, to destroy that nest of small petty-fogging attornies; whose business it was to create disturbances and law suits, and live by the plunder. There is a wide difference between giving up a right and exercising it, but I cannot see that Parliament gives up that right, when they say it is not expedient to exercise it. I there- fore wish much for the repeal of this act, which I think you will one day or other be forced to do. Mr Stephen Fox. I rise, Sir, much in favour of the motion on your table; and think the only reason that has been urged against it, is, that America cannot resist. Do not, Sir, let us exercise such a conduct merely to shew our power. I am far from saying we ought not to exert this power upon proper occasions, but to make use of it by way of irritation, is to me the highest ill policy, as well as absurdity; I shall therefore give my hearty affirmative to the motion. Mr. Cornwall. I wish gentlemen would take into consideration the justice of their former proceedings, and the policy and expedi- ency which the present times require and occasion. The proposition which we are now called upon to decide, is simply this: whether the whole of our authority over the Americans shall be taken away? It has been said we have irritated the Americans, by taxes that are neither for the purpose of revenue, nor for commercial regulations. That tax will be found to produce much more than gentlemen think; and however, little it may produce, the taking of it off at this time, would be both impolitic and imprudent. Much has also been said about gaining the affection of the Americans. If this was a new question, I should think the gaining of their affections is worth a thousand times the produce of the tea duty. It is true, Sir, that England is loaded with a debt of a very considerable amount, on account of the last American war; and it is but just and right that they should bear their proportion of expence. Gentlemen say, that the proposition should have been made to them by way of requisi- tion. If I saw or apprehended the least inclination from them to assist us in any other mode as to taxation, I would readily give up this particular tax; but has any one offered any thing on this head? </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Has any person been authorised to treat; or any Ambassador sent on that occasion? I would meet them half way in this proposition. It has been said that all their labours are centered in this country, and that we should injure ourselves by laying this tax. I look upon the interest of this country to be so nearly connected with that, that our own actions will be the guide of their security. America does not meet you on the mode of taxation, but upon the question of right; and, for my part, I cannot comprehend the distinction be- tween internal and external taxation. You repealed the stamp-act; did America then receive this boon or repeal chearfully? Disturb- ances have been fomenting and growing ever since. Some few years past you repealed three or four of these taxes; I wish much the de- bate on this question had then been agitated. The question now is [The Remainder in our Next.] NEW-YORK, June 16. The port of Boston was on Tuesday last cleared of every vessel in- tended for sea, it being the day on which the late act of parliament prescribes, that no vessel, except in his Majesty’s service, shall be allowed to depart from that port until the king in council may be pleased to suspend its operation. PHILADELPHIA, June 20. Last Saturday afternoon many thousands of respectable inhabi- tants of this city and county met near the State-house, agreeable to appointment, to take into their consideration certain important propositions prepared to be laid before them.———But as it is im- possible to insert the proceedings of the meeting in this paper, we must defer them till our next. CHARLESTOWN, June 27. They write from Georgia, that the Mortar, principal headman or chief of the creek Indians, had sent down three Indians to Au- gusta with a peace talk, which was delivered at Col. Barnard, re- questing that the trade might again be opened. Mr. Graham, a trader, was attacked by some of the friends or relations of the Mad Turkey, lately murdered at Augusta, but by the assistance of some Chickesaw Indians which Mr. Graham had with him for his protection, they were prevented from doing any mischief. The last Indian trader that arrived at Augusta from the Creek Country says that Emistisiguo and the other Indians who were lately at Savannah, had delivered their talk at the Coweta Town, and that there-upon the Leader of the murdering gang, with one or two more, had left the place, whether through fear or to do more mischief, is uncertain. Scouts are ordered out from every com- pany of Militia in and about Augusta, &c. to scour the Woods, make discoveries, and give timely notice to the Inhabitants to pro- vide for their safety in case of danger. The last advices from the Indian countries inform us, that the Creeks had appointed a General meeting of all the Chief Men and warriours of their Nation, to be holden on the 24th of last month. They are greatly distressed by the trade with them being stopped; and it is expected that the result of their deliberations, at the said meeting, will be to give such satisfaction for the late murders as has been demanded. At the said time it is confidently asserted, that the Cherokees have engaged to join the Creeks in case of war. NORFOLK July 7. Extract of a Letter from CHARLESTOWN, SOUTH-CAROLINA. June 23rd, 1774. The Boston port bill makes a great noise here;——Every body is turn’d Politician——Spirited measures are talked of, and it is even conjectured that resolutions will be entered into for putting an entire stop to all exports and imports whatever.———The storm seems to be gathering over America———God knows, what will be the event. Extract of a Letter from Charles Town, June 27th, Upwards of 1000 barrells of Rice have been Subscribed for in this City, to be sent to Boston, for the support of our suffering brethren there; the Gentlemen of that City as well as the whole Province of South Carolina, are ditermened to exert themselves in their behalf, being fully convinced of the direful tendency, of the late unconstitutional and oppressive Acts of Parliament, tho’ militated at present against the province of Masachussetts Bay, and more particularly, aimed at the town of Boston; they apprehend an universality of such dreadful Edicts and wish for a general re- solution, steadiness and concord, thro’ the whole Continent. We hear from Fort Pitt, that the Shawanese have lately mur- dered eighteen white People, within nine miles of that Place, and that several parties of Indians have gone forth to war against the defenceless inhabitants of the frontiers of Virginia and Penn- sylvania. That it is supposed all the English traders in the Shawanese towns are killed by the Savages, and about fifteen hundred families, settled to the westward of the Allegany moun- tains, have deserted their habitations, and fled for sanctuary to the more interior parts of the country, and that the traders at Fort Pitt are about leaving that place as soon as they can form a party strong enough to venture forth. An Indian war seems inevitable. A Gentleman of this Place, is desired by his friends at CADIZ, to take notice in the VIRGINIA News-papers, that JOSIAH HARDY Esqr. Consul there, wants to impose a Duty of two Mexico Dollars for every cer- tificate of the Cargoes that British SHIPS bring from North-America. Last Thursday was married here, SAMUEL INGLIS Esq; mer- chant in this place, to MISS AITCHISON, daughter of WILLIAM AITCHISON Esq; a beautiful young lady, of a most amiable cha- racter. At a MEETING of the FREEHOLDERS, MERCHANTS, TRADES- MEN and other INHABITANTS of the COUNTY and BOROUGH of NORFOLK, held at the Court-house on Wednesday the sixth of July 1774. THOMAS NEWTON junr. Moderator. Resolved, THAT it is the opinion of this Meeting, that the town of Boston is now suffering in the common cause of America, and that every colony on the continent is in duty bound, to unite in the most effectual means to obtain a repeal of the late act of parliament for blocking up the harbor of Boston, which we deem a most tyrannic exercise of unlawful power. Resolved, THAT it is the opinion of this MEETING, that the acts FOR ALTERING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS- BAY, and FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF RIOTS AND TUMULTS, are most violent and dangerous infractions of the solemn chartered rights of these countries, utterly destructive of trials by the vicinage, and a very melancholy proof of the despotic spirit of the times. Resolved, THAT our late burgesses be hereby instructed, to use their utmost endeavours at the ensuing convention at Williamsburg, to procure a general association against all importations and exporta- tions (medicines excepted) to and from Great-Britain, as the most effectual means to ensure redress; and that the said association a- gainst importation may take place in as short a time as possible after the opening of the said convention; and that the association against exportation may take place at so long a day, as may give time for the discharge of British debts, leaving it to the discretion of the convention to fix the day. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Resolved, THAT our late burgesses be hereby instructed to procure a like association against every such town, county or province on this continent, as may decline or refuse to adopt similar measures with the majority of the colonies, within one month after the opening of the intended congress of deputies from the several governments on the continent. Resolved, THAT our late burgesses be hereby instructed, to use their utmost endeavors, that the deputies to be sent from this colony to the intended congress, be particularly instructed by the convention, that if possible the whole sum exacted by the Boston port bill, may be parcelled out into different quotas, to be raised by the public spirited, charitable and humane in the several colonies, according to the respective abilities and circumstances thereof; and that such monies be paid by the several colonies, into such hands as the people of Boston may direct. Resolved, THAT our late burgesses by hereby instructed, to use their utmost endeavors, that subscritions be opened in the several counties of this colony, for the relief of the starving distressed poor in the blockaded town of Boston. Resolved, THAT our late burgesses be hereby instructed, to recom- mend Annapolis to the convention as a proper place to be propo- sed to the other colonies, for the holding of the congress; which we earnestly desire may be as soon as possible after the first day of August. Resolved, THAT our late burgesses be hereby instructed to use their endeavours, that the convention may particularly recommend it to the several counties, that large committees of respectable men, fix- ed and settled inhabitants of their respective counties, be appointed to guard against and take every lawful step to prevent any breach of such agreements or association as may be adopted. Resolved, THAT it is the opinion of this MEETING, that the measures determined on at the approaching convention ought to be observed by the whole colony, as acts of a most solemn nature; and that it is the declared intention of this MEETING, faithfully to adopt such association as may then be agreed on. Resolved, THAT the above resolutions be printed for the inspection all the freeholders of the county. WILLIAM DAVIES, Clk. ARRIVALS at NORFOLK since our Last. Sloop DOROTHY,, James Cox, from St Eustatia with foreign Sugar; Sloop Savage, Francis Haynes, from St Vincents and Eust- atia, with Rum and foreign Sugar; the Sloop Ann, Cap. Camp- bell from Tobago, with Rum,; and Sugar; Sloop—— Capt. Hatten from Nevis, with Rum and Sugar; the Brig; HANSFORD, Capt. Cornex, from Antegua, with Rum and Sugar; the Ship RICHMOND Capt. Paterson, from Glasgow, with European Goods; Schooner BUMPER Capt. Heaton, from Charles Town in Ballast; Sloop St. DAVID, Capt. More, from North Carolina, with 400 barrels of Pork. SAILED; Brig LORD DUNMORE, John Baker, for Nevis, with Flour, Bread, Pork, Pease, corn and Shingles. Sloop THO- MAS, Thomas Durham, for Bermuda, with Corn, Pork, Duck, Cordage and anchors. Brig JOSEPH and SARAH, Peleg Brown, for Nevis, with Corn, Pease, Oats, Pork, Flour, Bread, Scan- ling and Shingles; the Brig, JOHN and SARAH, Capt. JONES, for Nevis with Lumber. The Brig ALEXANDER, W. Kerr, for Li- verpool, with Wheat and naval Stores; the Brig NORFOLK, for Fal- mouth, with Wheat. TO BE SOLD, At Public Vendue, on Monday the 18th of this Instant, in the Borough of NORFOLK, TWELVE TENEMENTS, commonly distinguished by the name of the New RED-ROW, also Three Tenements in the old Red-Row. As their situa- tion is so well known to the Public, a part- ticular description thereof is quite unneces- sary. They will be disposed of ALL-togeth- er, or in such Lots as may be most agree- able to the Purchasers. Twelve months credit will be given on giving bond and approved security, but if not paid at the expiration thereof, to pay interest from the date. Norfolk, July 6th, 1774. GEORGE KELLY, V. M JOURNEYMEN Weavers well recommended, will meet with good Encouragement by ap- plying to the Subscriber. Two are particularly wanted to work on one Loom Counterpanes 10 quarters broad. GARDINER FLEMING. Norfolk, 6th July, 1774. STRAYED FROM the Subscriber about the 7th of April last, A small HORSE of a dark Bay, with a Star in his forehead. When he went away he was gall’d on both sides by go- ing in a carriage, carried a bob tail, trimmed in his legs, chops, and mane; trots and gallops. Whoever brings him to me, or se- cures him so as I may have him again, shall have TWO DOLLARS reward. ALEX. WISEMAN. N. B. It is supposed he is gone towards Princess Anne, or Tan- ner’s Creek. Norfolk, 5th July, 1774. NOTICE. THE Subscriber thinks proper to inform the Public, that as he has for some years past been put to a great disadvantage by giving credit in his way of Shoe-making, and often can’t get his money when call’d for; he therefore desires all who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, that he may be enabled to dis- charge the few debts he owes. He intends for the future to give no more credit, but expects money for every thing that he sells, and that every man may expect the same return from him, He has TWO LOTS of land to dispose of, lying on the main street, go- ing down to Mr John Smith’s Mills. He also has for sale, two Negro Wenches and a child. For terms of payment apply to me, Norfolk, 3rd July,} WILLIAM STEVENSON, 17 <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the PRINTER of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. A Parody on the Lines addressed to Lord NORTH. Addressed to the Author. What could induce thee Fool, thus to engage, With Poetry, and war ‘gainst Common Sense to wage? For shame vain man, give up so bad a trade, Which never can procure thee daily bread. Thyself must own, good Poets injur’d are, By thee and I, and many others more. How mean the reasons are which thou assigns, For thy bad wishes, and thy d——d bad lines. Because thy Father err’d, who took such pains, To teach thee writing, e’er he gave thee brains; And seeing now his error, does repent Th’ enormous sums upon they education spent. Is this the reason why thou will persist In writing nonsense, and will not desist, Untill Men, Women, Boys shall all agree, To hiss thee as thou drink’st thy CURSED TEA. Which for some other reason was sent over, Than PATRIOTS and POETS WISDOM to discover, In a few years these PATRIOTS black will be, But none so much despis’d as thou shall be. What they are now, BATH was not long ago, What they will be a little time will show, When they are in their graves, devoid of shame, Mankind will join to execrate their name. And while they yet remain upon the earth, Their country’s friends will sorrow for their birth; And when their wiser Sons, deep plung’d in shame, Shall hear of Patriots they will curse the name. What curses they deserve is hard to say, But You deserve no lesser curse than they; Should Heaven have in store some curse unknown, Or half a dozen, may they come tumbling down, On all Mock Patriots and Bad Poets, but myself, In rattling Chains, like Pewter from a shelf. Say thou vain Man, what put it in thy head, To write such lines, as scarcely can be read ? Do’st think, thou silly, mean, designing Man, That thou and and all thy Friends can form a plan, Thy Lese Majestatis to make good, And drown Fair Liberty in British blood ? Which blood if shed, with blood would be repaid Of thee, and all thy headstrong Friends who aid The Boston Mob to violate the Laws, And blend their Riots with bright Freedom’s cause; Who by all arts, court loud and vulgar praise, The Patriots Truimph in these modern days, Who tho’ dependant are so saucy grown, They think to conquer others with a frown. This pride of their however must expire, Or some of them tis fear’d will soon be higher, They ne’er will reach the summit of their Merit, Until a Gibbet shall dissolve their Spirit. PORTSMOUTH, July 6th, 1774. ADVERTISEMENTS. JUST IMPORTED FROM LONDON BY JOHN GOODRICH, & Co. AND TO BE SOLD CHEAP FOR READY MONEY, only; Next door to MAJOR FARMER’S NORFOLK, A COMPLETE Assortment of European Goods; they have also the same at their Store in PORTSMOUTH. PORTSMOUTH, June 25, 1774. A PURSE of 100 GUINEAS to be run for by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, over the Two Mile Course at this Place, the best two Heats in three, on Tuesday the 20th of September, carrying Weight for Age, agreeable to the Articles of the said Purse, which are to be seen in the Hands of Mr. RICHARD NESTER Merchant there, with whom all Horses starting for said Purse are to be entered, the Day before the Race at farthest. The Money to be paid to the Winner immediately after the Race.———It is also proposed to have two more Races, one on the Wednesday following, for 50 £ the other on Thursday, for 30 £ which will be advertised particularly as soon as the Subscriptions are full. SAMUEL BLEWS, From BIRMINGHAM. At his Shop, in Church-Street, NORFOLK, Makes and sells all sorts of Locks, Hinges, Screws, Tongues and Cheaps for Silver Smiths, and in general every thing belonging to the White smiths Business. Finished in the Strongest and neatest manner, at reasonable rates, and upon short notice. Likewise Locks for Stores, which cannot be pick’d. N. B. Orders from Town, and Country, will be fully attended to, and punctually answered. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> NORFOLK, June 30th, 1774. For SALE, At the West Corner Store near the Market, for Ready Money, at the very LOWEST PRICES. OLD SPIRIT: RUM, Sugar, Molasses, Loaf Sugar, Hyson and Bohea Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Firkin Butter, Pepper, Pimento, or Alspice, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace, Indigo, Blue, Copperas, Cotton, Rice, White Lead, Red and yellow Oker ground in Oil, Green Paint, Lintseed Oil, Train Oil, Madeira and Teneriff Wine, Oznaburgs, Irish Linen, Sheeting, Check, Strip’d Holland, Muslins, Cambricks, Lawns, Men and Wo- mens Shoes, Hats, Gloves and Stockings, Cloaks, Bon- nets, Ribbons, Hoes, Axes, Nails of all sorts, Hand- Saws, Drawing Knives, Cutlery and Crockery, Super- fine Cloths, Broad and Narrow Cloths, Scarlet and White Flannel, Scarlet Frize, Tammies, German Serges, Sagathys, Duroys, Camblets, Shalloons, Du- rants, Thicksets, Scotch Carpets, Desk Furniture, Copper Sauce Pans, Copper Fish Kettles, Sea Com- passes, Speaking Trumpets, Lanthorns, Cotton and Wool Cards, Brass and Iron Rim door Locks, Stock Locks, Pad Locks, Closet Locks, Chest and Cup- board Locks, Hair and Lawn Sieves, Hearth Brushes, Brooms, Ship and House Carpenters Axes and Adzes, Coopers Axes and Adzes, Pewter Basons, Dishes and Plates, Pewter Bed Pans, Porringers, Chamber Pots, Hard metal Water plates, Chafing Dishes, Steel Coffee Mills, Augers, Chizells, large Funnells, Block Tin Coffee-Pots, Copper ditto, Frying Pans, Spades, Scythes, Reap Hooks, Bottle Corks, Garden Watering Pots, Deep Sea and Hand Lead Lines, Tongs and Shovels, Rich Damask, Sattin, Persian, and other Silks,——Fine Lace, Ladies paste Buckles, Necklaces and Ear-Rings. NORFOLK, June 29th, 1774. DELIVERED to the Subscribers by Captain THOMAS CUMMING of the Ship SUCCESS of London, Four parcels of Goods, marked I. S. No 1. to 4. The Owner is desired to apply for them. JOHN BROWN and Co. WHEREAS the Concern of HECTOR MAC- ALESTER and Co. was dissolved on the first Instant, the Partners thereof, from a Desire of bringing their Affairs to a speedy Conclusion, once more request all Persons indebted to them to make immediate Payment, either to ROBERT DONALD of WARWICK, or the Subscriber in NORFOLK; and as it is not in their Power to extend farther the indul- gence which, for a long Time, has been granted to many, they hope that due Regard will be paid to this Application. Those who have any Demands a- gainst the said Concern are desired to make them known, that they may be adjusted and paid. The Subscriber will continue to do Business in this Place on his own Account, and solicits the Favours of his Friends. HECTOR MACCALESTER. THE Subscriber has for Sale at his STORE in PASQUOTANK County, NORTH CAROLINA: TWENTY likely SLAVES; Consisting of Men, Boys, and Girls; just Imported in the Brigantine CHARLOTTE, Capt. BATTIE from the Coast of GUINEA. THOMAS HUMPHRIES. June 29, 1774. JOHN WEDDELL. BREECHES MAKER and GLOVER, BEGS leave to inform the Public, that he has opened Shop, near the corner of Market-Street, NORFOLK, Where he carries on his business, in all its Branches, having served a regular Apprentice- ship to each; Those who please to favour him with commands, may depend upon having their work done in the neatest manner and quickest dispatch. I have now by me a Quantity of good Skins; Also cleans and mends old Breeches and Gloves. N. B. Orders from the Country will be duly ob- served, and punctually executed. STOLEN, or STRAYED, From the SUBSCRIBER, A Middle siz’d White Dog, with upright sharp Ears, his Head resembles an Oppossom or Ra- coon, and like a Lamb behind, only curling his tail over his back; he is very remarkable in every respect. Whoever can give any account or secure him, so that I may get him again, shall receive Ten shillings Re- ward. ISAAC THOMPSON. NORFOLK, July 4th, 1774. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> For Sale, by the Subscribers in NORFOLK SADLERY, Oznabrigs, Kendal Cottons, Hats, Checks, Nails of all Sorts; Hoes in assorted pac- kages, Barbadoes Rum and Spirit, choice Lisbon Wine, in Quarter Casks; Madeira Wine, in Pipes Hdd’s. and Quarter Casks; of Sterling, New York, and Virginia Qualities; Liverpool bottled Beer, Lon- don Porter, in Barrels, and half Barrels; Anchors, Cordage, &c. They have also lately imported a Cargo of Goods, they would sell together, to the amount of about fifteen hundred pounds Sterling, at a low Advance, for present produce, or Cash, in October, next; consisting of the following Articles, viz. Muslins, printed Linens and printed Cottons, Calicoes, Cambricks, London Pins, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace Nutmegs, Black Pepper, Sagathies, Duroys, Durants Tammies, Calimancoes, Fashionable Ribbons, Sattins, Hats, Capuchins, sewing Silk, three fourths, seven eight, and yard-wide Manchester Check, Printed Handkerchiefs, Jeans, Jennettes, Sattinetts, Corderoys, Dimittys, Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Bed Bunts, Ging- hams, Tobines, Damascus, Armonzeen, Rich Corded Tabby; Thread Hose, Black Silk Breeches Patterns, Felt and Castor Hats, Broad Cloaths, Hardware of most sorts, Mens Shoes, Womens Callimanco ditto, Delft Bowls, writing Paper, brown Paper, Ink-Pow- der, wafers, Hair Brooms, Sewing and seine Twine, Lanthorns, Candlesticks, Tea Kettles, Coffee Pots, Shot, 4d. 6d. 8d. 16 and 20d. Nails, Sheathing and Deck Nails, Pipes, Saws, Grindstones, Iron Pots, and Ovens; Hempen and Flaxen Russia Linens, German and blister’d Steel, Garden Spades, Frying- Pans, Sprigs of all sorts, Queens China, Toys, Glassware, Earthern ware of various sorts, &c. &c. GREENWOOD, RITSON, and MARSH. THE SLOOP POLLY, JACOB FOX, Master; ESTABLISHED as a PACKET, to go constantly between this Place and NEW-YORK; has exceeding good Accom- modation for PASSENGERS, and will car- ry them upon very moderate Terms. Any Gentlemen having Goods to ship, by directing them to the Subscriber, may depend on the greatest Care being taken of them; and should the Vessel not be here when they arrive, they will be landed with Ordinary Expence to the Proprietor (Grain excepted;) He proposes taking a very low Freight. THOMAS HEPBURN NORFOLK, June 30, 1774. TO BE LET ON CHARTER, to any PART of EUROPE, or the WEST-INDIES, The BRIGANTINE, HAMILTON, A New Vessel, now on the Stocks, and will be ready to take on Board by the 20th Instant. ROBERT GRAY, & Co. N. B. We have for Sale, Barrelled Pork, Beef, and Herrings. Also Salt Butter, in Firkins; Hogs Lard in small Kegs, and a quan- tity of JAMAICA Coffee. To be SOLD or CHAR- TERED for the West-In- dies or the Northward, The SLOOP AGATHA, THOMAS Edgar Master, BURTHEN 3200 Bushels of Grain, 18 months old, with Cedar Top timbers. For Terms apply to JOHN SHEDDEN and Co. Who have for sale, a quantity of choice Antigua Rum and Sugar. June, 29th, 1774. TEN POUNDS REWARD. RUN away from the Subscriber, near the south branch of Meherrin River, in Mecklenburg coun- ty, A Negro man, named B O B, about five feet nine inches high, 26 years old, Virginia born, in very sensi- ble, has bad teeth, and a small mark on his upper lip; his forehead which is fleshy, hangs much over his eyes, and makes a dent in his nose joining his forehead. He is a little bow-legged, and his feet are large; can make shoes, play on the fiddle, and is fond of singing with it; he passes as a free man, and calls himself Robert Chavers. He broke Norfolk goal in may last, was seen at Craney island, and is supposed to be gone towards Hampton. Whoever delivers him to me shall have the above Re ward, of FIVE POUNDS to secure him in any goal so that I get him again. I forewarn all Masters of Vessels from taking him out of the colony at their peril. RICHARD WITTON Junior. June 29th, 1774. </div> NORFOLK: Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN and Co. by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News, for VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.——Advertisements of a moderate Length, for 3 s. the first time, and 2 s. each time after.——Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per Annum. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Virginia Gazette, or, Norfolk Intelligencer Number 5, July 7, 1774 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available William Duncan and Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1774-07-07 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR, THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI ATQUE EJUS AMICIS, — HOR. From THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16, to THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23 — 1775. (No. 38.) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The TESTIMONY of the people called QUAKERS, given forth by a Meeting of the Representatives of said people, in Pennsylva- nia and New-Jersey, held at Philadelphia, the 24th Day of the first Month, 1775. HAVING considered with re- al Sorrow, the unhappy con- test between the legislature of Great-Britain and the people of these colonies, and the a- nimosities consequent there- on; we have by repeated pub- lic advices and private ad- monitions, used our endea- vours to dissuade the mem- bers of our religious society from joining with the re- solutions promoted and entered into by some of the people, which as we apprehended, so we now find have increased contention, and produced great discord and confusion. The Divine Principle of grace and truth which we profess, leads all who attend to its dictates, to demean themselves as peaceable subjects, and to discountenance and avoid every measure tending to excite disaffection to the King, as supreme magistrate, or to the legal authority of his government; to which purpose many of the ate political writings and addresses to the people appearing to be calculated, we are led by a sense of du- ty to declare our entire disapprobation of them——— their spirit and temper being not only contrary to the nature and precepts of the gospel, but destructive of the peace and harmony of civil society, disqualifies men in these times of difficulty, for the wise and judi- cious consideration and promoting of such measures as would be most effectual for reconciling differences, or obtaining the redress of grievances. From our past experience of the clemency of the King and his royal ancestors, we have grounds to hope and believe, that decent and respectful addresses from those who are vested with legal authority, representing the prevailing dissatisfactions and the cause of them, would avail towards obtaining relief, ascertaing and establishing the just rights of the people and restoring the public tranquility; and we deeply lament that con- trary modes of proceeding have been pursued, which have involved the colonies in confusion; appear likely to produce violence and bloodshed; and threaten the subversion of the constitutional government, and of liberty of conscience, for the enjoyment of which, our ancestors were induced to encounter the manifold dan- gers and difficulties of crossing the seas, and of settling in the wilderness. We are therefore, incited by a sincere concern for the peace and welfare of our country, publicly to de- clare against every usurpation of power and authority, in opposition to the laws and government, and against all combinations, insurrections, conspiracies and ille- gal assemblies: and as we are restrained from them by the conscientious discharge of duty to Almighty God, ”by whom Kings reign, and Princes decree justice,” we hope through his assistance and favour, to be ena- bled to maintain our testimony against any requisitions which may be made of us inconsistent with our religi- ous principles, and the fidelity we own to the King and his government, as by law established; earnestly desir- ing the restoration of that harmony and concord which have heretofore united the people of these provinces, and been attended by the devine blessing on their la- bours. Signed in, and on behalf of the said Meeting, JAMES PEMBERTON) Clerk at this time. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated Jan. 25. ”The addresses to Governor Colden arrived here Sunday night, they were published in Dunlap’s paper the next morning (the day the Provincial congress met) this has had a great effect———such expressions of loyalty offend the ears of republicans, some of the counties (at least one) see no propriety in this conven- tion, and will not send delegates to attend it——several others have sent delegates merely to oppose mustering a militia———upon this our Committee agreed not to propose it,———so that these miserable politicians will </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> rack their brains to invent some plausible pretence for calling the province together at a season of the year so inconvenient, their transactions will consist of pious re- solves to kill no weathers, and to encourage the indu- strious farmer to make his own coat, and a hearty ap- probation of the congressional proceedings will be art- fully brought about; this and a little inflammatory matter to keep sedition alive, now almost expiring, will take up their whole time. I am not without hopes that a petition will be sent to our assembly, at their meeting next month, to res- cind their approbation of the proceedings of the con- gress———nothing but a shameful fear of popular re- sentment ever could have extorted from them such a resolve.———Your assembly is revered by all sensible men in this city, for their great prudence and undaunted resolution in first making a stand against lawless usur- pers of power, and violators of liberty, from that pe- riod I date the fall of anarchy and the commence- ment of good order. A worthy Gentleman of my acquaintaince from Maryland, of moderate sentiments, tho’ one of their late Provincial congress, informs me the Marylanders are in general mad———they are the most ignorant people that live, a moderate man dare not speak his sentiments———a person for drinking Lord North’s Health, was thrown into a fire, and had near been killed———This is the genuine spirit of patriotism which those people breath,———but although this is the vul- gar conduct, the more sensible part disclaim such viol- ences———and this Gentleman assures me, that if the King’s standard was erected there, a great part of the people would immediately repair to it from senti- ment———the rest would soon follow through timidi- ty.———In Baltimore the people muster frequently, but so fearful are these brave soldiers of the inclement air, that they shoulder their muskets under a roof only——— they have broke open the Court-house, and by a fire- side, within walls that are “ bomb-proof” they talk heroically and gallantly of what they can do,——— they have raised near the amount they resolved on, in Congress;———what they could not by intreaty they did by threats. The famous General L—— is muster- ing near Annapolis (or rather was mustering) from his proffession and boasted skill, he had one day seve- ral hundreds under his tuition, but he behaved so inso- lently, and discovered such a passionate and overbear- bearing disposition, that the 2d day he had only 70, and the 3d day only 15, a glorious declension.” ”Our congress have met thrice, they have chose a President and Secretary, but they do not know for what they are called together. One city Committee- man lays they blame on another, a second lays it on a third, a third on the fourth, &ampc. &ampc. Jammy W—— declares the country Committees are come to town, only to abuse the city Committees for calling them. Nothing can exceed their chagrin.” To the Patriotic Sons of Freedom, in the Town and Connty of BALTIMORE. Sage and respected Veterans, I Am informed, by good authority, that a number of Tories in your Place are dissatisfied with the noble and patriotic disposition which you have discove red in assembling in a Modern Constitutional manner, and making your way into the Court-house, where you could enjoy the liberty of mustering and practising the manual exercise, by a comfortable fire side, secure from the inclemency of the air: I cannot help being surpri- zed at the impudence of these enemies to their country, who must have dived further into the nature of man- kind, than you are aware of, and thereby discovered the danger of having these patriots exposed to the attraction of the sun, and a free circulation of the air, which would cause such a perspiration of their volatile martial fire, as shortly to extract it totally from the body: this has often been experienced when the whole mass of courage has been drawn to the tongue’s end, when in spite of all the Hero could say, the feet have had such a surprising an influence to wheel about the body, and carry it of danger, with the greatest pre- cipitation. I shall beg leave, with the utmost submis- sion: to offer my services, as an able and experienced mechanic: having by dint of hard study ,invented a </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> vehicle to convey a body of any weight or size, which on this occasion may be applied to an elegant building, bomb proof, sufficient to contain any number of men, with their arms and accoutrements:——The body will move in the most precise order, and at the rate of five miles an hour, without any considerable obstruction at hills and vallies?—The advantages of so happy a dis- covery at this time, need not be enumerated; I shall only observe, that the grand design of the Tories will be totally defeated; for, even suppose the martial cou rage should be totally exhaled, or any damp of spirit affect the body, by either the smell of gun-powder, or the noise, or glittering of arms, the poltroon (if any) could not escape, as I would propose the walls should encompass the whole army. I am the more earnest in offering my services at this time, as I find the Tories of this place are making such head as will be likely to prevent the sons of liberty from using fire arms, from which I expected encourage- ment at Philadelphia ! but find since the meeting of the Provincial Congress, to my sad mortification, that should I be disappointed in my expectations with you I shall not have an opportunity of displaying my genius; and the discovery may be entirely lost to posterity, as I find our neighbours to the eastward have no demand for such a machine. A letter sent (post paid) to the London Coffee-house, in Philadelphia directed for A. B. will be duly an- swered. Journal of the Proceedings of the General Assembly of NEW - YORK. M. Speaker laid before the House a Letter he had received from the Honourable CORTLANDT SKINNER, Esq; Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Colony of NEW-JERSEY, inclosing sundry resolutions entered into by the said House; and the said resolutions bein read, are in the words following, viz. House of Assembly, January 25th. 1775. Mr. Crane and Mr. Kinsey laid before the House the proceed- ings of the continental Congress held at Philadelphia in September last ; which were read. On the question, whether the House approve of the said Proceed- ings ; it passed in the affirmative. Resolved, That this House do unanimously approve of the Proceedings of thew Congress. Resolved, That JAMES KINSEY, STEPHEN CRANE, WILLIAM LIVING- STON, JOHN DE HART, and RICHARD SMITH, Esqrs; (or any three of them) be, and they are hereby appointed to attend the Continental Congress of the Colonies intend to bne held at the City of Philadelphia in May next, or at any other time or place ; and that they report their proceedings to the next Sessions of General Assembly, instructing the said Delegates to propose and agree to e- very reasonable and constitutional Measure for the accommodation of the unhappy difference at present subsisting between our Mother Country and the Colonies, which the House most ardently wish for. Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do transmit a copy of the foregoing resoluti- ons to the Speakers of the Assemblies of New-York and Pennsyl- vania. Resolved, That the thanks of this HOuse be given to James Kinsey, Stephen Crane, William Livingston, John De Hart, and Richard Smith Esqrs; for their faithful and judicious discharge of the trust reposed in them at the late continental Congress A true Copy, JONATHAN DEARE, Clk. January 31st 1775. A motion was made by Col P. Livingstone in the words following, viz. Mr. Speaker, I Move that a day may be appointed to take the state of this co- lony into consideration, to enter into such resolutions, as the House may agree to, on their Journals; and in consequence of such resolutions, to prepare a humble, firm, dutiful and loyal Petition to our most gracious Sovereign. On the question, whether the House agreed to the said motion? it passed in the affirmative, Nemine Contradicente. And then a motion was made by Mr. De Lancey, viz. Mr. Speaker, I Move that memorial to the Lords, and Representation and Re- monstrance to the Commons of Great-Britain, may be prepared together on the petition to his Majesty. On the question, whether the House agree to the said Motion; it passed in the affirmative. nem con. Ordered, That Mr. De Lancy, Col. Schuyler, Mr. Clinton, Mr. Brinc- kerhoff, Mr. Gale, Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Brush. Mr. Billop, Mr. Rapalje, Mr. Kissam, and Mr. Nicoll, or the major part of them, be a Committee to prepare a state of the Grievances of this Colony. and report the same to this House with all convenient speed after the call thereof to be had on the 7th day of February next. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the Honorable< CADWALLADER COLDEN, Esq; His Majesty’s Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief, in and over the Colony of New-York, and the Territories depend- ing thereon in America. The humble ADDRESS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the said COLONY, May it please your Honour, WE, his Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Gene- ral Assembly of the Colony of New York beg Leave to re- turn your Honor our most hearty Thanks for your Speech. The Assurances your Honor has given us of cheerfully promoting whatever may be conducive to the Dignity of his Majesty’s Govern- ment, and the Happiness of the People in this Colony, merit our most grateful Acknowledgements. The Provision for the support of his Majesty’s Government, and the necessary Allowances for his Service, shall be the Objects of our Attention, together with the ordinary Business of the Session. Affected with the deepest Concern by the distressed State of the Colonies, and impressed with a due Sense of the fatal Consequences attending the unhappy Dispute between Great-Britain and his Ma- jesty American Dominions, we feel that most afflicting anxiety at this alarming Crisis. Fully convinced that the Happiness of our Constituents depends greatly on the Wisdom of our present Measures, we shall exercise the important Trust they have reposed in us with Firmness and Fidelity; AND WITH CALMNESS AND DELIBERA- TION PURSUE THE MOST PROBABLE MEANS TO OBTAIN A RE- DRESS OF OUR GRIEVANCES: And it affords us the highest Satis- faction to hear from your Honor, that our most gracious Sovereign will be attentive to the Complaints of his American Subjects, and ready, with paternal Tenderness, to grant us Relief. Anxious for the Interest and Happiness of our Country, and earnestly solicitous for the Re-establishment of Harmony with Great-Britain, we shall discountenance every Measure which may tend to increase our Di- stress; and by our Conduct shew ourselves truly desirous of a cordial and permanent Reconciliation with our parent Kingdom. The absence of our most worthy Governor in Chief, whose up- right Conduct so deservedly acquired him the Affections of the Co- lony, will, we have the strongest Reason to expect, be less sensibly felt from the wise Administration of his experienced Successor. The Confidence your Honor has been pleased to repose in our At- tachment to our happy Constitution, and our Regard for the Inte- rest and Prosperity of the British Empire, demands the Exertion of our most strenuous Efforts to co-operate with you in endeavouring to restore the Tranquility so ardently desired by all true Friends to the Mother Country, and the Colonies. By Order of the General Assembly. JOHN CRUGER, Speaker. Assembly Chamber, City of } New-York, 20th Jan. 1775. } Governor COLDEN’s reply to the Address of the House of Assembly of NEW-YORK. I Return you my most cordial thanks for this loyal and affection- ate Address. The affliction you express at the unhappy contestt between Great- Britain and his Majesty’s American Dominions,—your virtuous Re- solution to discharge your important Trust with Firmness and Deli- beration,—Your solicitude for a Re-establishment of that Harmony with our Parent Sate, which alone can diffuse Happiness and Security to the various Branches of the Empire,—and your Assurance that you would discountenance every Measure which might increase our Distress: While they hold you up as Guardians on the Whse Wisdom and Integrity your Constituents may rely on with well-grounded Confidence; cannot fail of giving me the most sincere Satisfaction. and of recommending you to general Approbation. You may be assured, Gentlemen, that to deserve the good Opi- nion and Esteem with which you are pleased to honor me, shall be my constant Study and the Object of my Ambition. CADWALLADER COLDEN. January 20th 1775. Resolved. That his Honor’s Speech be taken into further Consideration on Thursday next. January 26th, 1775. A Motion was made by Col Ten Brock, in the words following, viz. Mr. Speaker, I Move that his House take into consideration the Proceedings of the Continental Congress held in the City of Philadelphia in the months of September and October last. Whereupon Col- Philips moved, That the previous Question be first put,, whether the Question upon Col. Ten Broeck’s Motion should now be put? Upon which Debates arose ; and the said pre- vious Question being accordingly put, it was carried in the Negative, in Manner following, to wit. <table><tbody><tr><td>For the Affirmative.</td> <td>For the Negative.</td> </tr><tr><td>Col. Woodhull,</td> <td>Mr. Walton,</td> </tr><tr><td>Col. Schuyler,</td> <td>Mr. Rapalji.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mr. Clinton,</td> <td>Mr. De Lancey.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mr. Van Cortlandt,</td> <td>Mr. Bruth,</td> </tr><tr><td>Mr. De Witt,</td> <td>Mr. Jauncey,</td> </tr><tr><td>Col. P. Livingston,</td> <td>Col. Phillps,</td> </tr><tr><td>Capt.; Seaman,</td> <td>Col. Seaman,</td> </tr><tr><td>Col. Ten Broeck,</td> <td>Mr.Kissam,</td> </tr><tr><td>Mr. Nicoll,</td> <td>Mr. Wilkins,</td> </tr><tr><td>Mr. Boerum,</td> <td>Mr. Bishop,</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Mr. Van Kleeck,</td> </tr></tbody></table>EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. THE inhabitants of Valachia are under great concern for the Russians leaving that country, being apprehensive that the Turks will take that opportunity, to revenge themselves upon them for their sufferings in the late war; several families are therefore go- ing to put them selves under the protection of the Russians. The last letters from Petersburgh mention, that of 3000 families are come from Valachia to seek an asylum in the dominions of the Empress of Russia. PETERSBURG, November 8. Lieut. Col. Dromsitz arrived late- ly from the Imperial army, with the agreeable account that Dewlet Gweray, the Turkish governor, has abandoned all his conquests and retired to Oczakow by order of the Porte. The same courier brought an account, that a general pardon was published throughout the Crimea and the neighbouring country for the adherents of Pugatscheff, and that numbers daily rejoin the Im- perial colours, which are placed in the middle of the grand plain of Baschisserai. GRAND CAIRO, August 25. There is a very violent religious war broke out in Persia, in the kingdom of Dagestan, between the sect of Omar and the Gauers, who worship the everlasting fire; it is but six months since it first began, and it is computed 120,000 people have been killed already; the Gauers are the most numerous, but the other party are generally victorious. LISBON, November 1. We have received advice, that the Moors have had siege to the town of Ceuta. PARIS, November 16. The Parliament of Rouen was re-esta- blished by the Duke d’Harcourt, the 12th of this month; he was received at Rouen with every demonstration of joy. HAGUE, November 23. The plan laid by the court of Spain is no longer a secret; the English cabinet knew it as soon almost as it was formed. The court of Versailles neither approved nor disap- proved of it; therefore, when Prince Masserano set out for that court, the English ministry charged Lord Stormont to acquaint the </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Count de Vergennes with the discovery they had made, in order to preserve the pacific assurances which these three powers had reci- procally made to each other, and present that Ambassador’s meet- ing with a cold reception in England.. It was proposed that a fleet should fall from Ferrol and another from the Havannah with 4000 land forces on board; that they should join in a certain latitude, and then go together, and take possession of Pensacola, the most important colony that the English secured to themselves by the last peace, for watching the Spanish trade, from La Vera Cruz Panama, &c. The galleons which come from that country to Europe are obliged to steer their course that way in order to get a wind: Besides, the English ships stationed there have an opportunity of seeing every thing that passes. and a small fleet there in time of war may be a check to the whole Spa- nish trade in that part of the world. Stockholm, Nov. 18. The reading of the accusation brought against thirteen members of the regency of Gothland, has busied the Senate for a long time. The kIng was present, and the hear- ing was public. They are allowed 22 Days to answer the charges brought against them. There was a prodigious crowd at this extra- ordinary ceremony. The complaint of the Chancellor of Justice consists of 34 arti- cles against several persons, twelve of whom have had their Places taken from them, and are to pay the expence of the visitation and process. Councellor Sanderschoeld is only suspended from his em- ploy for a certain time. WARSAW, Nov. 12. They write from the Polish provinces that have fallen to the lot of the court of Vienna, that the Jews who were settled there, are going off in great numbers to the provinces devolved to Russia, on account of greater advantages arising to them there both in respect to trade and liberty of conscience. WARSAW, (Capital of POLAND) October 19. In the conference held last month at the King’s Palace between the three ministers and the principal members of the delegation, not only a reconcilia- tion between the party in opposition and the King took place, but it was also unanimously determined to put his Majesty in such a situation, as to enable him to support his dignity. In virtue of this arrangement, “The republic grants to his Majesty, by way of in- demnity for the loss of his revenues, 1. An annual income of five millions of Polish florins, in which will be included the million de- stined for the maintenance of his guards. Of these five millions three are assigned on the treasuries of the Starosties, and the rest will be taken from the profits of the commerce of Salt, and on the most clear revenues of the public treasury. 2. The republic enga- ges to pay the king’s debts, amounting to seven millions, which shall be discharged by bills of credit. 3. The republic grants to his Majesty the Starosties of Lanlow, Cziern, Czersk, and Chmielnik, to enjoy them under the title of Hereditary Possessions, and to transmit to his family as such. 4. His Majesty may confer, once for all, four Starosties according to his choice, with a communica- tive right. 5. Lastly, a reimbursement of this money which had been advanced by his Majesty for the republic shall be raised for him conformably to the note remitted by the Castellan Keras.” It was at the same time agreed, to enhance the fixed revenues of the republic to thirty three millions of Polish florins, and the army to thirty thousand effective men. It was also agreed, that if these important objects could not be definitively determined by the pre- sent diet, they should be referred to future diets, to be there termi- nated by a plurality of voices. BERLIN November 8th. His Prussian Majesty has issued orders for 20,000 horses to be purchased for the use of his army, the care of which he has given to General Dailwig. LONDON, DECEMBER 10, 1774. From a mercantile house at Lisbon we are favoured with advice, that a Portuguese frigate reached Lisbon on the 7th of this month, having a Moor on board, charged with an embassy from the Empe- ror of Morocco to the Court of Portugal. This extraordinary oc- currence gives rise to several conjectures; for since the expulsion of the Moors, no subject of Morocco hath set foot in Portugal, in a public character. By a ship arrived at Leghorn from Alexandria, we have advice, that the news of the peace between the Grand Signior and the Russians had been received at Cairo with the utmost joy imaginable, which the inhabitants had testified by illuminations and other kinds of rejoicings. Trade was beginning again to flourish; and the vast magazines of grain amassed there, in order to carry on the war, will now be allowed to be transported to the different parts of the Me- diterranean, where they may be in want of it. December 7. The Empress of Russia intends to make some ma- terial alterations in the military establishment in her dominions, amongst which one is that of establishing a regular and well disci- plined Militia, according to this custom of some other European na- tions, throughout her territories. By advices from India by the last arrival, many heads of the coun- try powers , as well as private merchants, encouraged by the reputa- tion of English Justice, to seek redress for the murders and rapine which has been committed by the company’s servants within these last ten years, are collecting their evidence; so that it is expected more shocking scenes will be exhibited to the world in two or three years, than have hitherto been brought to light. A correspondent says, that a law is to pass to render it high treason to assemble mobs to force the King’s Civil Officers to resign, as has been done at and near Boston, and that every individual in such mobs is to be deemed to be in a state of rebellion. December 13. It is well worth observing, that originally the grounds of American grievance existed only in our laws for the purpose of taxing the Colonies; but the moment we indulgently manifested an inclination to remove every apprehension on that subject, the seale of discontent became amazingly enlarged; our laws for the regulation of their commerce, which they formerly ac- knowledged to be reasonable, nay which they allowed to be just, are now as much reprobated as our acts to raise a revenue; and even the very reduction of their political burdens, in our granting salaries to the American Judges, is converted into an argument of tyranny against us. In short, the arrogance of America has maintained a due proportion to the forbearance of the mother-country; the for- mer has swelled in her demands, as the latter has displayed her mo- deration; till at last our dutiful children, mistaking tenderness for timidity, spurn every idea of subjection, and tell us in express terms, that they have unquestionable claims to an equal independency with ourselves. The Earls of Shannon, Westmeath and Bellamont, with John Scott and Henry Flood, Esquires, are appointed to be his Majesty’s Privy Council in Ireland. On the 26th of November died Stephen Fox, Lord Holland. He has left a son, a minor; his brother Charles Fox succeeds him as Clerk of the Pells in Ireland. Doctor Johnson, Bishop of Worcester, died near Bath, in conse- quence of a fall from his horse. He is succeeded in that See by Doctor North, Bishop of Litchfield; the latter by Doctor Hird, Bishop of Bangor. Dr. Barrington, Bishop of Landaff, is translated to Bangor, and Dr. Moore, Dean of Christ Church, is consecrated Bishop of Lan- daff. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Campbell, to be Deputy Gover- nor of Fort Georg, near Inverness, vice Charles Beauclerk. Lieutenant General James Murray, to be Lieutenant Governor of Minorea. Major General James Johnston, to be Governor of Quebec. From the late promotions in Ireland it will appear how little credit can be given to patriotic professions; almost all of the oppo- sition in that oppressed country having made their terms, very few worthies excepted. Josiah Quincy, Esq; who arrived on Friday from Boston, had the next day a long conference with the Secretaries of State. </div> <div class="“Column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Extract of a letter from Rome, Nov. 11 ”Nothing is going forward yet at the conclave, and the election of a Pope is kept back till the arrival of those cardinals who are ex- pected from abroad. ”Notwithstanding the prohibition of the Government not only Pamphlets but Satyrical Prints are daily publishing; some against particular people, others instructing the conclave in their Duty in chusing a Pope; others satyrizing in the most severe manner all the Cardinals one after another; and lastly, others, especially the Prints reflecting on the late Pope for his suppression of the Jesuits in particular, and likewise for his abolishing several societies of Monks; for his Toleration in not making use of all the thunder of the Vatican against those who were not of the Roman Cathoilc re- ligion, and many more such scurrilous Invectives on the memory of the deceased Pontiff.” Extract of a letter from Edinburgh, Dec. 5. ”For some Days past we have had very stormy Weather, but particularly on Saturday and Sunday it blew a perfect Hurricane. On Saturday night and Sunday, a prodigious Sea rolled into the Harbour of Leith, the like scarce ever remembered by the oldest man there. The Shipping in the harbour, by running foul of one another, have suffered considerably. Two Greenlandmen, moored to the North Pier drove, and were obliged to be scuttled. A fine new Yacht belonging to the excise, has received so much damage as to be totally unserviceable; and numbers of ships have had their Quarters drove in, and received other considerable damage. ”During the storm, betwixt Saturday night and Sunday mor- ning, a ship belonging to Dysart, Mathew Norman Master, from Holland, was drove from her anchor off Dysart, and wrecked be- tween North Leith and Newhaven; six of the Crew were drowned, and the Cargo, which consisted mostly of apples and onions, was totally lost. Limerick, (in Ireland) November 25. A great number of Ro- man Catholics here, are disposing of their property in order to settle in Canada, to take the benefit of the act lately passed in fa- vour of the settlers in that country. CHARLESTOWN, (SOUTH-CAROLINA) In Provincial Congress, Charlestown, Monday, January 16, 1775. RESOLVED, That it is the unanimous opinion of this Con- gress,, that no Action for any Debt should be commenced in the Court of Common Pleas in this Colony, nor any such Action depending there, which was commenced since last September Re- turn, be proceeded in, without the Consent of the Committee of the Parish or District in which the Defendant resides, until it shall be otherwise determined in Provincial Congress That the said Committees respectively, or a Majority of such of them as shall meet (provided they are not less three in the Country Parishes and Districts) DO, upon Application, give permission for the bringing or proceeding on such Suits, in the following Cases, that is to say, where the Debtors refuse to renew their Obligations, or to give reasonable Security, or are justly suspected of intentions to leave the Province or to defraud their Creditors, or where there shall appear, to the Majority of such Committee, as aforesaid, any any other reasonable Cause for the granting such Permission; Which Committees shall meet and sit on the first and third Sa- turdays in every Month, at twelve o’Clock at Noon, in the Coun- try, or oftener if it shall be found necessary, for the purpose of hearing and determining on such Applications. That Seizures and Sales, upon Mortgages, shall be considered on the same Footing as Actions for Debt. That it be recommended to the Committees for each Parish and District, that they use their best Endeavours to pre- vent any Debtors removing their Effects out of the Province, with- out the Knowledge and Consent of their Creditors. That the Con- gress will indemnify the Committees for so doing. And that no Summons should be issued by any Magistrate, in small and mean Causes, without the like Consent. Resolved, That any eleven Members of the Committee for Charlestown, assembled together, be a sufficient Number to receive and determine upon Applications relative to Law Processes there. January 17. Resolved, That a strict Conformity to the Resol ves of this Congress, be recommended to the Gentlemen of the Law who practise in the Country, as well as in the Town, in Re- gard to the issuing of Writs, and proceeding on Suits and Mort- gages. A true Copy from the Journals. 18th, The Committee for Charlestown, in Obedience to the Resolves of the Provincial Congress, think it necessary to give this public Notice, That they have fixed upon every Thursday, at 10 o’Clock in the Forenoon, to meet and sit at Mr. Ramadge’s Tavern, for the Purposes aforesaid; And they request the Parties making Applications, to give their Attendance, that the Committee may be the better able to judge of the Propriety of approving or disapproving thereof. By Order of the Committee. PETER TIMOTHY, Secretary, 20. On Thursday last the Provincial Congress, which met here on Wednesday the 11th of this Month, adjourned. The Hon. Henry Middleton, Esqr; Thomas Lynch, Esq; Christopher Gads- den, Esq; John Rutledge, Esq; and Edward Rutledge Esq; the Deputies from this Province at the Congress holden in Philadelphia in September and October last, are elected Deputies from this Province to attend the Congress to be holden in the said City on the 10th day of May next. NEW-YORK, February 2. Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in the County of Litchfield, in the Colony of Connecticut, to his Friend in New-York. dated January 24. ”OUR Governor has lately called together his council, nothing however as yet, hath publicly transpired, saving, that they have appointed a day of Humiliation and prayer, on account of the present alarming sate of affairs between the mother country and her colonies.——But I have it from good authority, that letters have been received from our agent at the court of Great-Britain, advis- ing, that Mr. Penn, has cited him to answer before the King and council, in behalf of this colony, for their encroachments on the Susqehanna lands; and that the matter is now before the board of trade, and that he should shortly transmit to the Governor copies of Mr. Penn’s petition, &c. which, as soon as received, I am told our General Assembly will be convened. Some are ready to conjecture, why this intelligence is kept so very secret, may possibly be, lest, the western members of our assembly should be induced more gene- rally to attend the session, than they otherwise would o. I am likewise told, that our colony stores of ammunition are very deff- cient, and that by a law of this colony, the Governor and council are impowered at any time to supply the same, and that in conse- quence thereof they have given orders for procuring a large quanti- ty of gun-powder, lead, flints, &c. and that a vessel actually sailed a few days ago, for H____d, in order to procure the same. This cannot be supposed to be any infringement on the order of King and Council, which our Governor lately received from the secretary of state, to prevent the importation of arms, ammuniti- on, &c. as it is ordered by authority, it must be supposed to be for his Majesty’s service only.———However, when our farmers come to pay the reckoning, I believe we shall hear a more particular story about these ARCANI IMPERIL, for it is supposed, that only the costs arising from our new militia act, will amount to near fifty thousand pounds. besides the expenditure for colony stores, powder, &c. and the sending and maintaining an agent extraordinary at the court of Great-Britain, together with other incidental charges arising on the trial of the Susquehanna affair; all which will amount to a pretty round sum.” </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Extract of a letter from London, Dec. 16, 1774. ” Your patriots by contending for too much, will probably lose all. In the warmth of their zeal, and under the delusion which they have been hurried into, by the encouragement of their pre- tended friends in this country, they have unveil’d pretensions and designs which must be fatal to them. They have convinced the world by their new claims, that the smallest part of the foundation of parliamentary jurisdiction cannot be impaired, without demollsh- ing the whole superstructure. ” The author of the Summary seems to have laboured to con- vince the people of England, that nothing but independence will satisfy America. The Pennsylvania Farmer, by the late instruc- tions which hold up a claim to an exemption from acts of parlia- ment, has ruined the cause, and drawn on himself the just charge of contradicting his own principles. ” I perceive by the American papers, that no artifice has been left untried, to deceive you by representations of the hostile designs of government, and heated recommendations of violent measures on your part. These should be set in their true light. They proceed from a faction here, who labour incessantly to distress administra- tion, in order to succeed to the places of their defeated rivals. With what little success they have laboured, you will gather from the King’s speech, and the answer of both Houses. Never was there a more contemptible opposition. ” Had the injury done to the East-India Company been redressed, and dutiful petitions presented by the several provincial Assemblies, a pacification would have ensued, and the unhappy disputes here been terminated in a manner advantageous to both countries. But the dignity of government will never permit it to make the first ad- vances; especially while the colonies disocver a spirit of defiance and disaffection. ” The pretences of a design in administration to injure the colo- lonies, is absurd. If America suffers, Great-Britain must suffer with it. A just subordination on the part of the colonies, is necessary for the common happiness. The superintending and me- diatorial power of one supreme legislature, is necessary to direct the operations of the grand state machine, to mutual advantage. Had administration entertained tyrannical schemes, they certainly would have rather chosen to draw supplies from America, by royal requi- sition, in the disposal of which they would be unaccountable, than by a mode, in which it will be appropriated by parliament.” Extract of another letter of the same date. ”You will observe, by the King’s speech, and the address, what are the sentiments of this kingdom. Yet I can tell you, that if America will but sue for grace, she will find his Majesty ready to receive her with all the Cordiality she can wish for; and I am more and more persuaded, that the servants of the crown, are equally well disposed, If the Resolutions of the Congress are peaceable, and to send Deputies home, all will yet end well; for it’s impos- sible that parent and child should long disagree, if they will argue together in sober reason.” Third Extract, from another Correspondent. ” The King, by his several ministers, has notified all the mari- time powers of Europe, that if any vessels belonging to them, laden with Ordinance or Military stores, shall appear upon the coast of America, they will be seized and condemned: and I am well in- formed, that all the courts have given the strongest assurances that they will not interfere.” The honourable house of Assembly of New Jersey, on the 25th of January approved of the proceedings of the Continental Congress; thanked their Delegates, and re-chose the same Gentlemen to repre- sent the province at the next Congress; instructing them to propose and agree to every reasonable and constitutional measure of accom- modation with the mother country, which the house most ardently wished for. Capt. Brass from Madeira, spoke the Peace and Plenty, Capt. M’Kenzie, from Belfast, for this port, with servants. A snow with goods was to leave Liverpool for this place, the 16th of December. WHEREAS a few people in the town of Jamaica in Queen’s County, on Long-Island, have taken upon themsesves the name of a committee, said to be chosen by a majority of the inha- bitants of the said township: We the subscribers, do think it our duty to declare, that we never gave our consent towards chusing that committee; or making any resolves: As we utterly disaprove of all unlawful meetings and all tyrannical proceedings whatsoever; and as we have always been so, it is our firm resolution to continue peaceable and faithful subjects to our present Majesty King George the Third, our most gracious Sovereign ? and we do further declare that we do not acknowledge any other representatives but the Ge- neral assembly of this province, by whose wisdom and interposition we hope to obtain the wished redress of our grievances, in a con- stitutional way. Signed by 135 Gentlemen, N. B. Ninety-one of the above subscribers are freeholders, and the others very respectable inhabitants, within the township of Ja- maica. These are the three or four people who opposed the chusing a Committee. January 28, 1775. N. B. There are not abov 150 or 160 freeholders at most in this township. NEWBERN, (NORTH-CAROLINA) Carteret County, Beaufort, Dec. 30, 1774. ON Tuesday last arrived here Capt. Henry Dickson, in the Brig Mary and Hannah, from London, with a quantity of goods, Capt. Dickson, on being informed what resolutions had been taken in America with Regard to the English Trade, very honourably sub- mitted to have the Committee called to examine into the several Cir- cumstances, and accordingly the said Committee met this Day, when Capt. Dickson made it evidently appear, that the said Goods were put up in ‘august last, and shipped on Board the said Vessel, before he knew any Thing of the Association Agreement, and that he had none of that so much detested Weed Tea, on Board, nor any other Article that is at present taxed for rasing a Revenue in America.—— Whereupon the Committee gave Capt. Dickson his Choice (in Com- pliance with the 10th Resolve of the General Congress) either to re- turn with the goods to London, or deliver them into the hands of the committee, to be disposed of as they should think proper: Whereupon Capt. Dickson chearfully consented to deliver all up into the hands of this Committee, with a stedfast resolution to a- bide by their determination.——Accordingly the committee proceeded to examine the said goods, and found the amount, as per invoice to be 1459 £, 7 s., 1d. Sterling, which was accordingly exposed to sale on board the said vessel, at public vendue, and struck off to the highest bidder, at 2806 £, 12s. Proclamation money, which the Committee will take care to apply agreeable to the above-said tenth article resolved upon by the continental congress. <table><tbody><tr><td>William Thomson,</td> <td>George Bell,</td> </tr><tr><td>Joseph Bell,</td> <td>John Easton,</td> </tr><tr><td>Lewis Welsh,</td> <td>William Borden,</td> </tr><tr><td>Enoch Ward,</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table>HAMPTON, Feb. 15. ENTERED INWARDS. Schooner Neptune, Jonathan Paine from Falmouth, New-Eng- land, 17000 Feet Plank, 1 Hogshead and 1 Barrel New-England with Rum, 2 Barrels Blubber, 5 do. Salmon, 10 Quintals Cod-fish 4 Pieces Oznabrigs, 1 Tierce and 3 Barrels brown Sugar, 1 Box Chocolate, 1 Barrel and 1 Trunk European Goods, 5 Pair Boots, 3 Dozen Spades, 300 lb. Cheese, 1 Barrel Mackrel, 1 Hogshead Earthen Ware, 3 Dozen Axes. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Ship Elisabeth, John Sampson from Bristol, with European Goods, per 4 Cockets. Schooner Squirrel, Thomas Harman from Piscataqua, with 2 Hogsheads Rum, 150 wt. Cheese, 2 Bushels Salt, 10 Quintals Cod-fish, 2 Mill-stones, and two Tierces foreign molosses. Brig Beith, John Harper from Hispaniola, with 20 Hogsheads and 26 Tierces foreign Molosses, and two Tierces foreign brown Sugar. Brig John, Hugh Kennedy from Hispaniola, with 42 Hogsheads Molosses. Ship Betsey, David Ross from London in Ballast only. Schooner Little Dann, Anthony Surtees from New-York, with 3 Boxes Chocolate, and 3 Barrels Cocoa Shells. Ship Hodge, Fazarkerly from Liverpool, with European Goods, per two Cockets. CLEARED OUTWARDS. Brig Tyger, John Hall for Falmouth, with 8250 Bushels Wheat, 4 Thousand Staves, 2 Thousand Feet Plank, 700 Handspikes. Ship Mary, James Waldren from Falmouth, with 8000 Bushels Wheat, 3000 Feet Plank, 600 Staves. Schooner Mary, Richard Robinson for Antigua, with 30 Thou- sand Staves and Heading, 6 Thousand Shingles, 1500 Bushels Corn, 100 ditto Pease. Brig Tartar, Joseph White for Antigua, with 35000 Staves and Heading, 13000 Feet Scantling, 50000 Shingles, and 50 Bar- rels Bread. Sloop Molly, John Marnox for Saint Vincents, with 662 Bu- shels of Corn, 261 do. Pease, 460 do. Oats, 8950 Staves and Head- ing, 16000 Shingles. Ship Catherine, Thomas Patton for Lisbon, with 20500 Pipe Staves. Brig Mary and Jane, Robert Garner for Antigua, with 50000 Staves and Heading. Brig Peggy, Francis Haynes for Nevis, with 4000 Bushels Corn, 300 do. Oats, 1000 Staves, 4 Barrels and 30 Half-Barrels Pork, and 1 Hogshead Hams. Schooner Ranger, Samuel Avery for Plymouth, New-England, with 1016 Bushels Corn, 40 Barrels Flour, 40 Bushels Oats, 8 do. Pease, 6 Firkins Butter, and 500 Staves. Schooner Britannia, William Paxton for Jamaica, with 30000 Shingles, 20000 Feet Plank, 20000 Staves and Heading. Sloop Susanna and Sarah, Josiah Smith for Tortola, with 27000 Staves, 4000 Heading, 6000 Hoops, 1 Tierce Hams, and some live Stock. Brig Betsey, Christopher Wilson for Cadiz, with 6550 Staves, and 770 Barrels Flour. ENTERED INWARDS, February 22. Brig Sisters, Capt. Price from Barbadoes; with 11 Hosheads of Rum. The Thomas and Elizabeth, Capt. Treney, from Hispaniola; with 40 Hhds and 30 Tierces molasses. Brig John, Capt Duncan from Hispaniola; with 20 Hhds and 142 Tierces molassses. Sloop Lucretia, Capt. Peek from New-York; with 4 cases Ge- neva, 400 Bushels Salt, 600 bunches Unions, 2 Barrels Apples, 100 Wt. Chocolate, 12 Windsor chairs, 6 Tons and 6 Ct. Bar iron, 1 Horse and Provender, and one passenger, The Sally, Capt. Prudden from Grenadoes; with 13 Hhds Rum, and 1 Tierce Brown-Sugar, and 1 barrel Cocoa. CLEARED OUTWARD, February 27. The Greyhound, Capt. Trefethen for Piscataqua; with 1600 Bushels Corn, 10 Barrels Pork, 10 Kegs Lard. The Live Oak, Capt. Pearson for St. Christophers with 2000 Staves and Heading, 5000 Feet of Plank, 4000 Hoops, 1 Barrel of Hams. The Ottley, Capt. Young for Antigua; with 2000 staves, 3000 Heading, 1000 Shingles, 4000 Hoops and 1145 Bushels Corn. The Squirrel, Capt. Harmon for Piscataqua; with 1800 Bushels of Corn, 1 pair milstones. The Dolphin, Capt. Forsyth for Lisbon, with 1866 Bushels of Wheat, 537 Barrels of Flour, 1700 staves, 1 Hhd Rum for Sea Stores. The Mary, Capt Laycraft for Nevis; with 1500 bushels Corn, 1000 do. Oats, 400 do pease, 70 barrels Flour, 39 do. Pork, 3000 Staves, 4000 Feet Plank, 2000 weight Bacon, and fifty Barrels Bread. The Peggy, Capt. Eastwood for Lisbon; with 6500 Bushels of Corn, 500 do. Pease, 1600 Barrels bread, and 50 Bushels Flour. The Nelly, Capt. M’Clarty for Jamaica; with 100,000 Feet Scantling and 90 M. Shingles. The Baltimore, Capt. Clark for London; with 1030 Barrels of Tar 90 ditto Turpentine, and 2000 Staves. NORFOLK, February 23, 1775. To the PUBLISHER of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. SIR, Personal Detraction is incompatible with the Character of a Gentle- man, but Self- Preservation is the first Law of Nature; and GOD has given to all, even to the meanest Reptile its Weapon of De- fence. WITH regard to the charge exhibited against me in your last weeks Paper, by the Committee of this Borough, I have to beg of the Public through the channel of your Free-Press, to suspend for a little any unfavourable opinion of my conduct; which the publication of the Committee might otherwise very naturally lead them into. At the ensuing Convention I shall rely on the candour of an ho- nourable Delegate, whose humanity I trust will prompt him to ex- plain this matter fully; and I flatter myself to the entire satisfac- tion of the impartial public. ——— I am very respectfully, Sir, the publick’s and your most humble servant, ALEX. GORDON. I beg leave to subjoin Copies of two Letters to the Committee. 1. Letter to MATTHEW PHRIPP, Esq; January 23, 1775. SIR, UNDERSTANDING that you are Chairman of the Committee of this Borough, I beg leave to inform you that I have a few Medi- cines just arrived from London, in the Ship Active, Capt. Daniel Huntley.———I have here inclosed you a copy of the Invoice, and shall be ready to attend the Committee when they desire me, I am, &c. 2. Letter to the GENTLEMEN of the Committee of the Bo- rough of NORFOLK. GENTLEMEN, TO prevent mistakes or any misapprehension of facts respec- ting this affair of the Medicines I have lately imported, and which you desire to have sold at public vendue, or stored agreeable as you, tell me to the regulation of the Congress.———You know that I re- ported them to Capt. MATTHEW PHRIPP your Chairman, by letter, and that in consequence of his desire, I waited on you at Mr. WATTLINGTON’S, when I observed to you that I thought my case hard; to be obliged either to sell or to store them, having imported them on the faith of the Provincial Resolves:——Nor could I see any words in the Regulations of the Continental Congress, that either by word or implication seem’d to me to repeal the Provincial exception in favour of Medicine; and then I informed you, that I had rather store than sell them. I have accordingly stored them in a room, I hired of Mr. FARMER for the purpose, but Capt. Huntley who brought them, having informed me that he appre- hended they had got damage at Sea, I applied to the Mayor for his order for a survey of them, which I obtained, directed to </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, JOHN RAMSAY, JAMES TAYLO[torn, illegible] JAMES M’CAW or any two of them. All these Gentlemen, I wait- ed on with the order, and they in consequence thereof attended all but Mr. TAYLOR. Saw the Medicines opened and ascertained the damage, amounting to about 15 pounds sterling; this step became necessary in order to my recovering the Insurance in England. The Medicines are still in said store, where any person a judge of the matter may view them and compare them with the Invoice, (if you doubt my word) but what necessity there may be for re- moving them at my risk and charge from this store, which I have hired for 6 months for the sole purpose of keeping them remains with yourselves to determine; but whether they are removed hence or not, I must pay the rent to Mr. FARMER. I likewise informed both Mr. Davis your Secretary some days ago, and the Deputy Attorney, who spoke to me on the subject yesterday, in the street, that I had applied by letter to the Honour- able PEYTON RANDOLPH, Esq; and should be glad you would at lest let them remain where they are until his opinion of the matter which I doubt not will be in a few days———I am, &c. (Signed) ALEX. GORDON. N. B. A friend has suggested to me since the delivery of the above to the Press, that my delivering a copy of the invoice only justifies their saying, “I would not deliver them my Invoice.”——— When I waited on the Committee the first time and informed them of my inclination to store the Medicines. They said that in that case an Invoice was unnecessary, but demanded my bill of Lading, which I delivered to them. ADVERTISEMENTS. IF JOHN FOWLER, (Son of John Fowler late of Wapping Street LONDON, Sand-man) be alive, and see this Advertisement, He is desired furth- with to apply, or write to Capt. David Ross, Com- mander of the Ship Betsey, now lying at Norfolk, who will thereupon inform him of matters greatly to his Advantage: Or if he will send a power of Attorney to to Mr. Michael Henley of Wapping Merchant, con- stituting him Agent, or Trustee to Act for him, till he can come to England himself, and who will secure his inheritance for him.———Mr. Henley having been an intimate acquaintance of his late Father, will forward his Affairs. Any Person who can give an account of said John Fowler, so as he may be found, or wrote to; or if dead, will transmit an attested account of his death and burial, when, and where, properly certified.———All Charges and Expences attending the same, besides a handsome Reward will be paid by applying to Capt. Ross, or JOHN BROWN, & Co. N. B. The above John Fowler went from England as a Ser vant, about six or severn years ago, to some part of North-America. NORFOLK February 23,1775. ON February 2d, instant, There was brought in- to Pepper Creek, a Schooner by two men; who left her under my care, (till as they said) they should go down to the Great-Bridge, near Norfolk to their Owner, and told me the Vessel belonged to one Mr. Pendleton there. I have heard since, that the Men were Runnaways and had stole the Vessel; this is all the information I have got respecting her, but that there are some Staves in her, and had some Shingles on board which had been bought by an Andrew Ker before the Schooner came into Pepper Creek. Her Stern is painted Blue, as also her Quarters; her Waist painted Black and has got an Oak Gun-wale on it, the Boom is painted Black at each End and Yellow in the Middle, her Boltsprit painted in the same manner; All her Sails are in bad condition except the Fore- Sail which is middling good.———Whoever said Ves sel belongs to, may have her by applying to the Sub- scriber in Gloucester County, Kingston Parish. FRANCIS JARVIS. RUNAWAY, FROM the Subcriber, on Wed- nesday the 15th Instant, a negro Fellow named Caesar; about Five Feet Eight or Nine Inches high; had on when he went away, a Virginia Kersey Jacket and Breetches, stript with Yellow, and a Virginia Tow Shirt.———It is i- magined he is lurking about Norfolk, as he was seen there the Evening he went away.———I forwarn all per- sons from employing the said Negro, and I will give TWENTY SHILLINGS to any Person that will bring him to me. JOHN HANCOCK. Princess-Anne, Feb. 21, 1775 (3) 38 FIVE DOLLARS REWARD RUN away from the Ship CATHERINE THOMAS PATTON Master, an Irish Servant- man, named JOHN KENNEDY, about Twenty six years of Age, five feet 5 or 6 inches High, well Set, long Visaged, straight black Hair: Had on when he went away, a blue Jacket, drab-coloured woolen Trowsers, a checked Shirt, and Dutch Cap.———It is supposed he will attempt to pass for a free Man, as he had a discharge from some Regiment in England, in which he pretends he formerly served. Whoever secures him so as his Master may have him again, shall be paid the above Reward, on applying to NORTH & SANDYS. N. B. All Masters of Vessels and Others are forbid Harbouring of carrying off said Servant at their Peril.. NORFOLK Febrary 23, R775. AS I have the misfortune of being lame, I am thereby prevented going from home, upon my usual business, in such a manner as I could wish. I therefore take this method to inform the Public, that if any Person or Persons will furnish me with a quantity of Wheat, in the course of one Year, and will take Bread and Flour as it is manufactur’d, I will engage that it shall be good, and will supply them with it upon very easy Terms, in Proportion to the Price of the Wheat, I also will take in baking, for terms apply to. Norfolk, Feb. 22, 1775. (3) 38 GOODRICH BOUSH. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. To any MINISTER or great MAN. WHETHER you lead the patriot band, Or in the class of courtiers stand, Or prudently prefer The middle course, with equal zeal To serve both King and common weal, Your grace, my lord, or sir! Know minister! whate’er you plan, Whate’er your politics, great man You must expect detraction; Though of clean hand and honest heart, Your greatness must expect to smart Beneath the rod of faction. Like blockheads, eager in dispute. The mob, that many-headed brute. All bark and ball together, For continental measures some And some cry, keep your troops at home, And some are pleas’d with neither. Lo ! a militia guards the land; Thousands applaud your saving hand, And Hail you their protector; While thousands censure and defame, And brand you with the hideous name, Of state-quack or projector. Are active vig’rous means preferr’d? Lord ! what harangues are hourly heard Of wasted blood and treasure ! Then all for enterprize and plot, And, pox o’this unmeaning Scot ! If cautious be your measure. Corruption’s influence you despise; These lift your glory to the skies, Those pluck your glory down; So, strangely diff’rent is the note Of scoundrels that have right to vote, And scoundrels that have none. Ye then who guide the car of state, Scorning the rabble’s idle prate, Proceed as ye design’d; In rugged ways, the reins and steeds Alone the skilful driver heeds, Nor stays to cut behind. RUN AWAY FROM the Subscriber, about the first Ultimo. WILLIAM NOONAN, a native of Ireland, five feet high, thick made, walks quick, of a fair complexion, had a scar above one of his eyes, and the brogue much in his dialect. Had on when he went away, a blue duffle coat; rides well. The Subscriber will give Twenty Shillings for taking him up. JOHN BAIRD. APPOXATOX February 11, 1775. 38 3 TAKEN up on Thursday the instant, on suspicion of being a servant; one who calls him- self Henry George Talbot, he brought a dark Bay Mare about thirteen hands high, no brand perceivable, a half-wore Sadle with a hogskin seat; he has likewise with him a Silver Watch. Since committed to Jail I am informed he stole the Mare and Watch : The Owner may receive the Servant and hear of the above articles by applying to ANDREW FLEMING, or to 3 38 CHARLES RUDDER Senr. On the 10th Day of April next, will be sold to the highest Bidder, our Lots and Improvements thereon, lying on CRAWEORD Street, in the Town of PORTS- MOUTH, in three following Parcels, and under these Circumstances, viz. A Street of thirty Feet wide is to run through them from North to South, parallel with Craw- ford Street, and 210 Feet or thereabouts to the East- ward thereof.———The Southerly LOT to contain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bound- ed by the Creek, that divides the Towns of Portsmouth and Gosport to the South, and the middle Division to the North.———The middle LOT to contain eighty Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the North and South Lots.———The North LOT to contain seventy three Feed on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the middle Division and South Street. ———The PURCHASER of the middle LOT is to have the Privilege of bringing and heaving down any Ship at his Wharf; provided he covers no more of the other two than is necessary, and not more of the one than the other.———The Advantages attending these Lotts in point of Situation, Water, and every Thing else that can recommend them are so well known, that any Thing further on this Head would be unnecessary. Credit will be allowed the Purchasers, until the 10th, of April 1776; upon giving Bond and Security to ALEX. LOVE. BENNET BROWN. NIEL JAMIESON, & Co. PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 15, 1775. 37 (6) I INTEND for the WEST INDIES soon FELIX COGHLAN. PORTSMOUTH February 10, 1775. 3 36 </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> WHEREAS by unjust Informations, and Insinuations, I was induced to believe, that Mr. THOMAS YOUGHUS- BAND’s Negroes had destroyed my Cows, which were Two in Number; since which Time, One has returned Home alive, and well, and the other has been seen about three and four Months af- ter the above Report, with other Cattle in the PECOWSON of the GREAT SWAMP, as Witness my Hand this 7th of December, 1774. In the County of CURRITUCK, NORTH-CAROLINA. THOMAS PARKER. BUTLER COWELL, } THOMAS SHERGOLD, } WITNESSES. January 10, 1775. (6) 32 WANTED TO CHARTER A Vessel, that will carry about forty Thousand of Lumber, to load here for Santa Croix, and two Vessels of about two Thousand, five Hundred Barrels each, to load Rice at Charles Town, South Carolina, for COWES and a Market. INGLIS & LONG. Norfolk, February 1, 1775. (tf) 35 KEYSER’S famous PILLS. FOR removing and eradication the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, to be sold at the Printing-Office, (printed directions for using them, may be had gratis) ———Also the late American Editions of JULIET GRENVILLE; QUINCY’s OBSERVATIONS on the Boston Port-Bill; and a Variety of the newest and most approved Books, Pamphlets and Plays. N. B. Subscriptions are taken in there for a new Book, in 2 vols. ; entitled, A Voyage round the World, performed by Capt. Cook, and Joseph Banks, Esq; F. R. S.; first published by the direction of the Lords of the Admiralty; wrote by John Hawkesworth, L. L. D. Ornamented with Cuts. Norfolk, October 7, 1774. WANTED. A Quantity of Linen Rags. The best Prices will be given, by Applying at the Printing-Office. As these are intended for an American Manufacture of Paper, it is to be hoped every Friend to this Country, will preserve their Rags, for so Valuable a Purpose. NORFOLK, November 3, 1774. DECEMBER 7th, 1774. I delivered to DANIEL COTTERAL, Skipper of a small Schooner; sundry Goods for Mr. JOHN MILLS, viz. Three Hogsheads Rum, a Barrel Broun Sugar, one Tierce Spirits, two Kegs Barley, and a bundle of Cutlery : these ought to have been delivered at COL- CHESTER. Also two hundred Bushels Wheat, and one Tierce Spirits ; for Mr. RICHARD GRAHAM at DUM- FRIES.——After the said Cotteral had taken on board the Goods above mentioned, he took in a Cask of Sad- lery, two baskets Cheese, one Cask Loaf Sugar, and some other Goods, from Mr. JAMES MILLS, at Ur- banna; which were also to have been delivered to Mr. JOHN MILLS at Colchester; Mr. JOHN MILLLS inform- ed me by letter dated the 16th instant, that the said Vessel or Goods have not yet appeared there. I therefore apprehend that the said Vessel is carried off by one Isaac Boston, who was a Sailor belonging to said Schooner : and went offwhile the Skipper Cotteral was on shore. Mr. JOHN MILLS desires me to make this pub- lication, and to offer a reward of Twenty POUNDS, for apprehending and securing said Vessel and Cargoe; or Five POUNDS, for the Man who carried her off;—— Boston is about 43 years of age, full six feet high, wears a cut wig. His hair of a sandy colour, he had a son in the Vessel with him, about 15 or 16 years of age. He has two Brothers and a Sister, living on Pocomoake ri- ver Maryland, and it is supposed he has gone that way : he resided there lately. The Vessel has been of late sheathed and cieled, her quarter deck is covered over with old canvass; she had no spring stay or shrouds, her frame is mulberry; the reward will be paid by applying either to Mr. JAMES MILLS at Urbanna, JOHN MILLS at Colchester; SAMUEL JONES at Cedar Point or JOHN CORRIE TAPPAHANNOCK 20th January, 1775. FOR SALE. The NANCY, GEORGE WISE Master, five years old, burthen about seven thousand bushels. And for Charter, a new Brigantine about 10 or 11,000 bushels burthen, for terms apply to SAMUEL KERR & CO. PORTSMOUTH 2d February, 1775. BY Virtue of a Power of Attorney from the Heirs of Doctor JOHN DALGLIESH deceased, will be sold a valuable Plan- tation : Containing Two Hundred and Ten Acres, pleasantly situ- ated on Elisabeth River, about two Miles below Norfolk : For Terms, apply to the Subscriber.———Who has also a Power to dis pose of a very valuable Walter Lot in Portsmouth, belonging to Mr. WILLIAM HALL of Bermuda; and will receive Country-Pro- duce in Payment, for one half the Purchase-Money. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. 31 INTEND for the WEST-INDIES, soon THOMAS WISHART. Princess-Anne. Feb. 17, 1775. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Ten Pounds Reward. PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Mulatto Boy named SAM, about 16 or 17 Years old, of a very light Complexion, and will endeavour to pass for a free Boy, has greay Eyes, brown Hair, a smoothful artful Tongue, is a great Villain, but a very good Bar- ber. In the Month of June last he was put in York Jail, on Su- spicion of having stolen some Money in Williamsburg. He made his Escape from thence and got to Norfolk, where he was put in Jail and sent to me by Water. The next day (September 20th) he made his Escape from my Overseer, and has not since been heard of. He was born in Frederick Town, Maryland, has lived in Fre- dericksburg, Norfolk, and York Town, and is well acquainted with most Parts of Virginia. He was very meanly clad, having been so long in Jail, but it is probable will procure Clothes. I will give 5£. Reward to have him committed to any of his Majesty’s Jails, if taken in the Colony of Virginia, and if out of the Colony 10 &pound. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are hereby forewarned from carrying him out of the Country, or employing him. JOHN BLAND. N.B. It is suspected he is lurking or conceals himself in or about Norfolk, if brought there and secured, the Reward will be paid by Mr. ROBERT GILMOUR. To the PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that the last Manager of this Office, WILLIAM DUNCAN, having dis- continued acting in that Character : and all Persons indebted thereto for Books, Paper, &c. are desired to made immediate Payment to Mr. GEORGE HOLLADAY; and those who have any Demands against the said Office, will render their Accounts that they may be adjusted. LOST about 2 Months ago, a small ciel’d Flat, marked on the inside of the Stern, (thus L. G.) any Person that takes her, and brings her to the Subscribers, shal have Ten Shillings Reward.. LOGAN, GILMOUR, & Co. February 2, 1775. FOR CHARTER THE Brig ASSISTANCE, STEVEN FARISH, COMMANDER, Now lying at NORFOLK. BURTHEN about 300 Hogs- heads, or 7500 Bushels—— FOR TERMS, apply to Mr. THOMAS SHORE, or the Subsciber. BOLLING STARK. PETERSBURG, Feb. 4, 1775. (4) 36 RUN AWAY From the Brig INNERMAY lying at Brandon; on James river the 27th of December last, an Ap- prentice lad named William Johnston about 17 or 18 years of age five feet six inches high, swarthy com- plexioned and a little pitted with the small pox, knock- knee’d, he was born in or near Williamsburg, where it is supposed he is now harboured, he carried with him a new sailors Jacket, blue duffle breetches lined with white plaid and white metal buttons, a green cloth Ja- quet pretty much wore, a blue and white broad strip’d cloth coloured thread under Jacket, country made shoes and stockings, one or two pair of sailors trowsers, and his bed clothes. Whoever secures him so that I get him again, shall have Fifteen shillings reward. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are fore- warned from carrying him out of the Country or em- ploying him. JAME8 BELCHES. CABIN-POINT, January 3d, 1775. 35 STOLLEN or Pillaged out of a Package of GOODS be- longing to the Subscriber, and lately imported in the Rich mond, Capt. PATTERSON from GLASGOW, which Package with other Goods was delivered at BURWELL’S Ferry from on board the Ship to the Packet, Capt. GUTHRIE, and by him brought to Norfolk, where by Order of the Country Committee it was stored, and even at my Desire lodged in the Warehouse of my Friend, from the 27th Decer. to the 23rd January, when it was sold and bought in by me, a few Days afterwards, when opened, the fol- lowing Articles were found missing, vis.” <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>cost Sterling per Yard</td> </tr><tr><td>4 Pieces,</td> <td>3-4ths Irish Linen,</td> <td>1 s.</td> </tr><tr><td>1 do.</td> <td>7-8ths do.</td> <td>1 s. 4 d.</td> </tr><tr><td>2 do.</td> <td>do. do.</td> <td>1 s. 8 d.</td> </tr><tr><td>2 do.</td> <td>Yard Wide do.</td> <td>2 s. 4 d.</td> </tr><tr><td>5 do.</td> <td>7-8ths Check Linen,</td> <td>1 s. 1 d.</td> </tr><tr><td>1 do.</td> <td>3-4ths Red Tyke, 23 yds.</td> <td>1 s.</td> </tr><tr><td>1 doz.</td> <td>pair plain white Thread Stockings,</td> <td>33 s. doz</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>p. do. Ribbed</td> <td>48 s. doz</td> </tr><tr><td>2 do.</td> <td>Mens Thread, No. 10.</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> As it is probable these Goods may be offered for Sale in or near Norfolk, I hereby offer a Reward of TEN POUNDS, to any Person who shall make such a Discovery of the Theft, as shall be sufficient to convict the Thief, provided so much value of the Goods is recovered. THOS. M’CULLOCH. GOSPORT, January 31, 1775. </div> NORFOLK: Printed by the PROPRIETORS at their Office, where Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.——Advertisements, of a moderate Length, for 3 s. the first time, and 2 s. each time after.——Price of the Paper, 12s. 6d. per Annum. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER Do THOU Great LIBERTY ! inspire our Souls.---And make our Lives, in thy Possession happy,--Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Defence! From THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1, to THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8------1774.(No. 14.) <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the MAGISTRATES of VIRGINIA. WHO DOES NOT FEEL THE FORCE, WON'T Fear it, AND THOSE THE CAP WILL FIT, MAY WEAR IT. GENTLEMEN, THE subject now addressed to you be- ing of the greatest importance to your Country and to yourselves, will no doubt meet, as it merits your closest attention. Men vested with public authority have an indisput- able claim to public respect, so long as they continue to discharge the respective duties of their Station, with Integrity, and while they make the general welfare the pre- dominant rule of their conduct. But when they are governed by principles diametrically opposite, they cease to have any claim either to honour or obedience; and generally become victims to these violations which they themselves have encouraged. The ap- proaching evils, easily to be anticipated, which must indubitably flow from a perseverance in the present established suspension of Judicial decisions, will sufficiently evince the weakness, as well as wickedness of those, who have adopted the unexamined and ill grounded opinion, that, “ A denial of Justice is necessary to our “ political welfare.” What horror must appall the mind of every good and virtuous man, when he reflects on the solemn mockery offered to Heaven, in keeping a day sacred to religious purposes, and imploring the Almighty to avert the dangers impending over this Country, with a rooted determination in their hearts, to shut up the Avenues of Justice throughout the Colony! The thought is too shocking to be pursued; the insult is too daring and impious to be calmly considered? General consent confirms the observation that, the true interest of this Country consists in a great measure in being free from the demands of Great-Britain; and the extension given by the late judicious resolves of our Delegates to our exports, that we may disencumber ourselves from these heavy burthens by speedy remit- tances, shews the necessity of enabling the merchants to accelerate their collections, without which they cannot possibly fulfill this in tention. It must give much pain to every well-wisher to America, to think that a people who have hitherto distinguished themselves as foremost in the cause of Liberty, should be considered in Europe as political mad-men, which will surely be the inference deduced from their preposterous conduct, in allowing one year for the purpose of discharging our debts to the British Merchants, and at the same moment stopping the progress of Law, which it is well known puts a stop to the course of circulation in the Colonies, and it might be added, in every Country. Nor is this the act of a few; for some of our County-meetings have authorized this conduct in a manner which does more honour to the zeal of their patriotism, than to the recti- tude of their morals; and lays too solid a foundation for the ill na- tured remark of the enemies of our unanimity that “ modern pa- " triots are generally men of desperate circumstances.” On you who are entrusted by your Sovereign with the equal dispensation of his Laws, no such motives or resolutions ought to operate ; for it is not easy to determine who are most deserving of censure, they who, by refusing to do the duties of their office from views of Interest, retard the administration of Justice; or they who, pervert it by the grossest partiality. An oath, is the most sacred tie which can bind the human mind, and the awful solemnity attending it, has been long considered among the many nations and people, among whom in various forms it has been judicially introduced, as the greatest se- curity for every thing dear and valuable; but as mankind become more civilized and polite, these antiquated notions will be in a great measure eradicated, and like ghosts and witches, preserved only as bugbears to terrify and awe the vulgar. Yet as in order to accom- plish this happy purpose, it will be necessary in humble imitation of the Romith Priests to keep up the external ceremonies of the Law, lest the cheat should be detected, a little mental reservation, nay perhaps verbal equivocation, will be tolerable to all those who have penetration enough to discern the advantages of them. This to some will look like Irony, but I am too deeply affected to be jocose. If you minutely attend to the conduct, and examine well the views and designs of many of your own body, you will perhaps be forced to acknowledge that, however strange it may appear, such sentiments are not the fanciful conjectures of a morose partizan, but that such a reformation has actually begun in VIRGINIA. Truth is a stubborn obstinate thing, not easy to be counteracted; and while mens actions differ from their professions they ought not to be of- fended if we doubt their sincerity. particular circumstances may sometimes exculpate a disagreement in avowed intention and public action; but, an invariable series of discordance, no exigencies can re- concile, no excuse can palliate. Permit me here to relate a short story. A Presbyterian Clergyman examining some of his parish- ioners, and instructing them in the doctrines of the Christian religi- on, asked an old man, who made him? The poor Ignorant, after come hesitation replied he could not tell. Upon this the Minister turning to a boy abut five years old, asked him the same question, to which the child readily answered, God made him; but could not tell any thing of the nature of his Maker. Hereupon the Clergy- man rebuked the old man, telling him he ought to be ashamed that a child knew so much better than he did. But the old clown un- blushing answered, it was no shame for him, as the boy was made only a few days since, bnt he was made so long ago; that it was no </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> wonder that he had forgot who did it. It will be no harsh conclu- sion to infer from hence that those magistrates who have been late- ly initiated into the mysteries of their office, but have not yet ac- quired a thorough knowledge of the obligations they are under; and that it is so long since some others took the requisite oathes, that they have forgot the purport of them. Or must we entertain the more uncharitable opinion that, while they remember the solemn obligation which they entered into at their qualification, and know the duties which are incumbent on them to perform in consequence thereof, they are deliberately guilty of the basest disregard of them. But we are told by some that, the expiration of the fee bill, and not the wishes of the people, have given birth to the resolutions in the magistrates of stopping the progress of legal adjudications. This may be true, but no man of common sense will believe it, unless the courts were entirely shut for the same reason. Does not every court in the colony still continue to sit monthly for the probate of deeds, wills, and granting administrations? Were not the fees for these services warranted by the same expired act of assembly which gave a right to them in other cases? How are they to be recovered? The consent of the parties is never asked, and should payment be refused after the services are performed, it cannot be compelled under this law. In many other cases a remedy is at hand to compensate for the want of this bill. Where a verdict is found for the plaintiff the jury have a right to find the costs and add them to the gene- ral damages, by which means the complainant would be indemnified; and where it is found for the defendant, as the plaintiff made his voluntary appeal to that tribunal, the judges may make a rule for him to reimburse the defendant his costs; and admitting they can- not authorize the clerk to issue an execution for them, they may attach him for a contempt of their order. For it is a maxim that, " the rule of a court of record is the law of that court,” and ought to be obeyed when not repugnant to the law of the land, which in this instance cannot be, there not being an act of assemb- ly extant for the regulation of fees. Nor can this be assuming a legislative capacity, as some people maintain, because it is only a rule to govern those who chose to appeal to it; it cannot affect those who do not of their own accord desire to be subjected to it. Surely these consciences must be exceeding pliant which can so rea- dily acquiesce in the legality and propriety of holding courts for the purpose of proving deeds and wills, and the illegality of enter- ing up judgments for money, when the fee bill in each is expired. The arguments to prove such doctrine must be strangely fallacious; and the pretence is quite too flimsy to pass for conviction on any man who will take the trouble to consider the nature of it, and will fix an indelible mark of injustice and everlasting reproach on this colony. But after all, whose interest is it that you consider in this, supposing that you consider at all? Is it not that of the clerks and sheriffs of your respective courts? And certainly you will not alledge that their interest is to be preferred to that of the public; to the faith, honour and credit of the colony. Let me remind you that the tenor of your oaths is, not to deny justice to any man, from any motive, nor to delay it, for any cause or any pretence whatever; and then answer me seriously, if you are not prostituting your own consciences, entailing ruin on a number of individuals, and while warm with professions of loyalty to your Sovereign, blasting his wishes, and betraying the confidence he has reposed in you? When you consider how uncertain the time is, and how distant it may be, e'er our expired laws may be renewed, you will allow that this matter demands your most serious attention; and that the present mischiefs which result from a cessation of law, call a- loud for a speedy remedy. But it is much to be feared that, many of you will be more curious to discover the author of these senti- ments, than to envelope the proper means of executing your im- portant trust; and though some among you may endeavour to ex- culpate yourselves from the heavy charges of this indictment (which many worthy men may justly do) and with malignant sneer may pretend to ridicule the truth of them, yet a secret and internal monitor will strike conviction to your hearts. Men whose bosoms glow with an enthusiastic flame of patriotic zeal, but are chill and damp to the calls of honour and honesty, will condemn this strain as being inimical to the liberties of America. And if to hold up the mirror of truth to the mental eye of authority be the province of a foe, the charge is more than applicable; it is just. Such be the enmity of every friend to BRITISH DESPOTISM. He who con- tends for freedom with that blind partiality which looses sight of his own and his country's honour, and repells the attacks of his own conscience, while he carefully fosters the soothing and deceit- ful belchings of every undistinguishing parliamentary opponent, may perhaps gain the vociferous plaudit of a crowd; but when ver- ging to the grave, he will find that, this is but a paltry recompence for the sacrifice of his integrity, and the violation of every social right. The words AMOR PATRIÆ which our idiom expresses by the term PATRIOT convey to the mind an idea concentring every thing good and great; but to abandon the first principles of nature in order to preserve the furtuitous advantages of birth, cannot with propriety give a title to this epithet. A well regulated zeal for our original privileges must be founded in virtue; on this basis the contest has a merit which may secure its friends, and promises success. Actuated by these sentiments my heart, and hand weak as it is, are devoted to the service and assistance of my brave and virtuous countrymen, who, friends to domestic happiness and good order, are struggling by many efforts and resolutions, to quell and overawe the imperious spirit of that tyrannical Lord, who, Nero-like seems to wish that America had but one sacred and in- valuable right, that he might lap it off at one blow. But thank God, her rights are many and her sons are brave! Yet should they conquer, while the pillars of justice are broken down, they conquer in vain. The most despotic government is better than anarchy, and the haughtiest tyrant is more tolerable than a lawless rabble. It would ill become a lover of his country to sit supinely negligent of the dangerous and unprofitable tendency of adding domestic in- justice to Parliamentary oppression. It behoves every good citizen to contribute his mite to avert the common calamities of his coun- try; and to rouse into vigilance and action the lethargic justice of this colony, is certainly a meritorious attempt. Were the abilities </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> of the writer equal to the ardour of his wishes, his success would be secure; nor would he feel the troublesome apprehension of resigning a life of more than sixty, with the heart rending mortification, that, justice and judgment had forsaken the land of his nativity. LEONIDAS VIRGINIA, August 31, 1774. NORTH-CAROLINA, ss. At a General Meeting of Deputies of the Inhabitants of this Province, at Newbern; the 25th Day of August, 1774. The Deputies then met; proceeded to make Choice of a Moderator, when Col. JOHN HARVEY was unanimously chosen, and Mr. ANDREW KNOX ap- pointed Clerk. WE his Majesty's most dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Deputies from the several Counties and Towns of the Province of NORTH CAROLINA, impressed with the most sacred Respect for the BRITISH Constitution, and resolved to maintain the Succession of the House of HANOVER, as by Law established, and avowing our inviolable and unshaken Fidelity to our Sovereign, and entertaining a sincere Regard for our Fellow Subjects in GREAT-BRITAIN, viewing with the utmost Abhorrence every Attempt which may tend to disturb the Peace and good Order of this Colony, or to shake the Fidelity of his Majesty's Subjects resident here; but, at the same Time, conceiv- ing it a Duty which we owe to ourselves, and to Posterity, in the present alarming State of BRITISH AMERICA, when our most es- sential Rights are invaded by Powers, unwarrantably affirmed by the Parliament of GRETY-BRITAIN, to declare our Sentiments in in the most public Manner, lest our Silence should be construed as Acquiescence, and that we patiently submit to the Burthen which they have thought fit to impose upon us. Resolved, That his Majesty George the Third is lawful and rightful King of Great-Britain, and of the Dominions thereunto be- longing, and of this Province as Part thereof; and that we do bear faithful and true Allegiance unto him as our lawful Sovereign, and that we will, to the utmost of our Power, maintain and defend the succession of the House of Hanover, as by Law established, a- gainst the open or private Attempts of any Person or Power what- soever. Resolved, That we claim no more than the Rights of English- men, without Diminution or Abridgment: That it is our indis- pensable Duty, and will be our constant Endeavour, to maintain those Rights to the utmost of our Power consistently with the Loy- alty which we owe our Sovereign, and a sacred Regard for the Bri- tish Constitution. Resolved, That it is of the very Essence of the British Constitu- tion, that no Subject should be taxed but by his own Consent, free- ly given by himself in Person, or by his legal Representatives; and that any other than such a Taxation is highly derogatory to the Rights of a Subject, and a gross Violation of the grand Charter of our Liberties. Resolved, That as the British Subjects resident in North-Ameri- ca have not, nor can have any Representation in the Parliament of Great-Britain, that therefore any Act of Parliament imposing a Tax upon them, is illegal and unconstitutional; but that our Pro- vincial Assemblies (the King, by his Governor, constituting one Branch thereof) solely and exclusively possess that Right. Resolved, That the Duties imposed by several Acts of the Bri- tish Parliament upon Tea, and other Articles consumed in Ameri- ca, for the Purpose of raising a Revenue, are highly illegal and oppressive; and that the late Exportation of Tea by the East In- dia Company to different Parts of America, was intended to give Effect to one of the said Acts, and thereby establish a Precedent highly dishonorable to America, and to obtain an implied Assent to the Powers which Great Britain had unwarrantably assumed, of levying a Tax upon us without our Consent. Resolved, That the Inhabitants of the Massachusetts Province have distinguished themselves in a manly Support of the Rights of America in general, and that the Cause in which they now suffer is the Cause of every honest American, who deserves the Blessings which the Constitution holds forth to him. That the Grievances under which the Town of Boston labours at present, are the Effect of a Resentment, levelled at them, for having stood foremost in an Opposition to Measures which must eventually have involved all British America in a State of abject Dependence and Servitude. The Act of Parliament, commonly called THE BOSTON PORT Act, as it tends to shut up the Port of Boston, and thereby effec- tually to destroy its Trade and deprive the Merchants and Manu- facturers of a Subsistence, which they have hitherto procured by an honest Industry; as it takes away the Wharves, Quays, and other Property, of many Individuals, by rendering it useless to them: And as the Duration of this Act depends upon Circumstances, founded merely in Opinion, and in their Nature indeterminate, and thereby may make the Miseries it carries with it even perpe- tual; Resolved, therefore, That it is the most cruel Infringement of the Rights and Privileges of the People of Boston, both as Men and Members of the British Government. Resolved, That the late Act of Parliament for regulating the Police of that Province, is an infringement of the Charter Right granted them by their Majesties King WILLIAM and Queen MARY, and tends to lessen that sacred Confidence which ought to be placed in the Acts of Kings. Resolved, That Trial by Juries of the Vicinity, is the only law- ful Inquest that can pass upon the Life of a British Subject; and that it is a Right handed down to us from the earliest Ages, con- firmed and sanctified by Magna Charta itself, that no Freeman shall </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”">Column 1 be taken or imprisoned or dispossessed of his free Tenement and Liberties, or out-lawed or banished, or any wise hurt or injured, unless by the legal Judgment of his Peers, or by the Law of the Land; and therefore, all who suffer otherwise are not Victims to public Justice, but fall a Sacrifice to the Powers of Tyranny and high-handed Oppression. Resolved, That the Bill for altering the Administration of Ju- stice in certain Criminal Cases, within the Province of Massachu- setts Bay, as it empowers the Governors thereof to send to Great Britain for Trial all Persons who, in Aid of his Majesty's Officers, shall commit any capital offence, is fraught with the highest In- justice and Partiality, and will tend to produce frequent Bloodshed of the Inhabitants, as this Act furnishes an Opportunity to com- mit the most atrocious Crimes, with the greatest Probability of Impunity. Resolved, That we will not, directly or indirectly, after the First Day of January, 1975, import from Great Britain any East India Goods, or any Merchandize whatever (Medicines excepted) nor will we after that Day import from the West Indies, or else- where, any East India or British Goods or Manufactures; nor will we purchase any such Articles so imported of any Person or Persons whatever, except such as are now in the Country, or may arrive on or before the said First Day of January, 1775. Resolved, That unless American Grievances are redressed before the First Day of October, 1775, we will not, after that Day, di- rectly or indirectly, export Tobacco, Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, or any other Article whatever, to Great Britain; nor will we sell any such Articles as we think can be exported to Great Britain, with a Prospect of Gain, to any Person or Persons whatever, with a Design of putting it in his or their power to export the same to Great Britain, with a Prospect of Gain, to any Person or Persons what- ever, with a Design of putting it in his or their power to export the same to Great Britain, either on our own, his, or their Ac- count. Resoloved, That we will neither import any Slave or Slaves, nor purchase any Slave or Slaves, imported or brought into this Pro- vince, by others, from any Part of the World, after the First Day of November next. Resolved, That we will not use, nor suffer East India Tea to be used in our families, after the Tenth Day of September next; and that we will consider all Persons in this Province not complying with this Resolve, to be Enemies to their Country. Resolved, That the Venders of Merchandize within this Province ought not to take Advantage of Resolves relating to Non-Importa- tion in this Province, or elsewhere; but ought to sell their Goods and Merchandize, which they have, or may hereafter import, at the same Rates they have accustomed to sell them within Three Months last past. Resolved, That the People of this Province will break off all Trade, Commerce and dealing, and will not maintain any the least Trade, Dealing or Commercial Intercourse, with any Colony on this Continent, or with any City or Town, or with any Individual in such Colony, City or Town, which shall refuse, decline or ne- glect, to adopt and carry it into Execution such general Plan as Shall be agreed to in the continental Congress. Resolved. That we approve of the Proposal of a General Con- gress to be held in the City of PHILADELPHIA on the 20th of Sep- tember next, then and there to deliberate upon the present State of British America, and to take such Measures as they may deem prudent, to effect the Purpose of describing with Certainty the Rights of America, repairing the Breaches made in those Rights, and for guarding them for the future from any such Violations done under the Sanction of public Authority. Resolved, That William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, and Richard Caswell, Esquires, and every of them, be Deputies to attend such Congress; and they are hereby invested with such Powers as may make any Acts done by them, or Consent given, in Behalf of this Province, obligatory in Honour upon every inhabitant thereof, who is not an Alien to his Country's good, and an Apostate to the Liberties of America. Resolved, That they view the Attempts made by the Minister upon the Town of Boston, as a Prelude to a general Attack upon the Rights of the other colonies, and that upon the Success of this depends, in a great Measure the Happiness of America in its present Race, and in Posterity; and that therefore it becomes our Duty to Contribute, in Proportion to our Abilities, to ease the Burthens imposed upon that Town for their virtuous Opposition to the Revenue Acts, that they may be enabled to persist in a prudent and manly Opposition to the Schemes of Parliament, and render its dangerous Delgus abortive. Resolved, That Liberty is the Spirit of the British Constitution, and that it is the Duty, and will be the Endeavour of us, as Bri- tish Americans, to transmit this happy Constitution to our Poste- rity, in a State, if possible, better than we found it; and that to suffer it to undergo a Change, which may impair that invaluable Blessing, would be to disgrace those Ancestors, who, at the Ex- pence of their Blood purchased those Privileges, which their degen- erate Posterity are too weak, or too wicked, to maintain in- violate. Resolved, That at every future Provincial Meeting, when any Division shall happen, the Method to be observed shall be, to vote by the Counties and Towns having a Right to send Members to Assembly, that shall be represented at every such Meeting; and it is recommended to the Deputies of the several Counties, that a Committee of Five Persons be chosen in each County by such Per- sons as accede to this Association, to take effectual Care that these Resolves be properly observed, and to correspond Occasionally with the Provincial Committee of Correspondence of this Province. Resolved, That each and every County in this Province, raise as speedily as possible the sum of Twenty Pounds, Proclamation Mo- ney, and pay the same into the Hands of Richard Caswell, Esq; to be by him equally divided among the Deputies appointed to attend the General Congress at Philadelphia, as a Recompence for their Trouble and Expence in attending the said Congress. Resolved, That the Moderator of this Meeting, and in Case of his Death, that Samuel Johnston, Esq; be impowered, on any future Occasion that may require it, to convene the several Depu- ties of this Province (which now are, or hereafter shall be chosen) at such Time and Place as he shall think proper. And in Case of the Death or Absence of any Deputy, it is recommended, that a- nother be chosen in his Stead. Resolved, That the following be Instructions for the Deputies appointed to meet in General Congress on the Part of this Colony, to wit, That they express our sincere Attachment to our most gracious Sovereign King George the Third, and our determined Resolution to Support his lawful Authority in this Province; at the same Time, that we cannot depart from a steady Adherence to the first Law of Nature, a firm and resolute Defence of our Persons and Properties, against all unconstitutional Incroachments whatsoever. That they assert our Right to all the Privileges of British Sub- jects, particularly that of paying no Taxes or Duties but with our own Consent; and that the Legislature of this Province have the exclusive Power of making Laws to regulate our internal Polity, subject to his Majesty's Disallowance. That should the British Parliament continue to exercise the Power of levying Taxes and Duties on the Colonies, and making Laws to bind them in all Cases whatsoever, such laws must be highly unconstitutional and oppressive to the Inhabitants of British America, who have not, and, from their local Circumstances, cannot have a fair and equal Representation in the British Parlia- ment and that there Disadvantages must be greatly inhanced by the Misrepresentations of designing Men, inimical to the Colonies, the influence of whole Reports cannot be guarded against, by Reason of the Distance of America from them; or as has been un happily experienced in the Case of the Town of Boston, when the Ears of Administration have been shut against every Attempt to vindicate a People who claimed only the Right of being heard in their own Defence. That therefore, till we obtain an explicit Declaration and Ac- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> acknowledgement of our Rights, we agree to stop all Imports from Great Britain after the first Day of January 1775, and that we will not export any of our Commodities to Great Britain after the first day of October 1775. That they concur with the Delegates or Deputies from the other Colonies in such Regulations, Addresses or Remonstrances, as may be deemed most probable to restore a lasting Harmony and good Understanding with Great Britain, a Circumstance we most sincere- ly and ardently desire; and that they agree with the Majority of them in all necessary Measures for promoting a Redress of such Grievances as may come under their Consideration. Resolved, That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to the Hon. John Harvey, Esq; Moderator, for his faithful Exercise of that Office and the Services he has thereby rendered to this Pro- vince, and the Friends of America in general. JOHN HARVEY, Moderator. NORTH-CAROLINA, ss. By his Excellency JOSIAH MARTIN, Esquire, Captain General, Governor, and Commander in Chief, in and over the said Province. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to me, that Meetings and Assemblies of the Inhabitants of this Province have been, in some of the Counties and Towns thereof already held----And are in others appointed to be held----Without any legal Au- thority; and that Resolves have been entered into, and Plans concerted in such meetings as are passed, derogatory to his Majesty and the Parliament of Great Britain, and that there is reason to apprehend, the same inflammatory, disloyal, and indecent measures, may be adopted in such future Assemblies, inconsistent with the Peace and good Order of this Government, and tending to excite Clamour and Discontent among his Majesty's Subjects of this Pro- vince: I have thought fit, with the advice and consent of his Ma- jesty's Council, to issue this Proclamation, to discourage as much as possible, Proceedings so illegal and unwarrantable in their Nature, and in their effects so obviously injurious to the welfare of this coun- try: And to this end I do hereby strictly require and enjoin, on their Allegiance, all and every his Majesty's Subjects, to forbear to to attend at any such illegal meetings, and that they do discourage and prevent the same by all and every means in their Power; and more particularly that they do forbear to attend, and do prevent as far as in them lies, the meeting of certain Deputies, said to be ap- pointed to be held at Newbern on the 25th Instant: And I do more especially charge, require, and command, all and every his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, and other Officers, to be aiding and assisting herein to the utmost of their Power. GIVEN under my Hand, and the Great Seal of the said pro- vince, at Newbern, this 13th Day of August, 1774, and in the 14th Year of his Majesty's Reign. JO. MARTIN. GOD save the KING. By his Excellency's Command, JAMES PARRATT, D. S. * At a Meeting of a very respectable Body of the Freeholders and others, Inhabitants of the County of ACCOMACK; at the Court-House. July 27, 1774. JAMES HENRY, Esq; in the Chair. THIS Meeting taking into their serious Consideration, the present Critical and Alarming Situation of this Country; respecting her present Disputes, with Great Britain; do unanimously Resolve as follows. 1st. That we do Owe, and will Pay, due Allegiance to his Ma- jesty King George the third. 2dly. That all his Majesty's Subjects in America, are by Birth- Right; intituled to all the Rights and Immunities of British born Subjects: One of which, and of the greatest Importance is, that no Tax, Aid, Tallage or other Imposition shall be laid upon them, but by their own Consent; by their Representatives. 3dly. That the Town of Boston, in our sister Colony, is now Suffering in the common Cause of American Liberty. 4thly. That the Powers claimed, by the British Parliament, and now carrying into Execution against the Town of Boston, are Fundamentally Wrong, and cannot be admitted without the utter Destruction of American Liberty; and are intended to Operate equally against the Rights and Liberties of the other Colonies. 5thly. That the Inhabitants of this County, Confiding in the Prudence and Abilities of their Representatives, who are to Meet their Brethren at WILLIAMSBURGH, on the first Day of August Next, and will chearfully Submit to any Measures, which may be concluded Upon, at the said General Meeting; as best to be adopted for restoring Harmony between the Mother Country and her Colonies. 6thly. Ordered, that these Resolves be forthwith printed. JOHN POWELL, Clerk. * The above came only to hand on Thursday last, or it would have appeared sooner. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. PETERSBURGH, June 7. Count Alexis Orlow set out the beginning of last week for Leg- horn, in order to resume the command of the Fleet. BASTIA. Three fresh banditti, namely, Antony Matra, Charles Salicetti, and Charles Guiducci, availing themselves of the troubles which have been excited by the Mountaineers, have landed on this Island, and have taken arms, each at the head of a party. These desperadoes have since attacked a detachment of our troops on the right side of Golo, who lost three men in the rencounter. From the VISTULA, June 12. The King of Prussia has review- ed, near Marienburg, the two new regiments lately raised there by his orders. His Majesty has resolved to build a fortress this year on the Vistula, near Marienwarder, to complete the new regiments raised here, and put the finishing hand to the Cazerns of Marien- burg, Stargard, and Mowe. When that Monarch reviewed the troops, he marched two leagues on foot. The heavy rains prevent- ed his dining on the banks of the Vistula, as he intended to do; he was therefore obliged to take some refreshment in his coach, where he was attended only by Prince Frederic of Brunswick, the Prince of Prussia having taken the rout of Ostromenck, with the King's retinue. His Majesty crossed the Vistula near Nacklow, with an intent to see the canal, and was to return to Berlin last night. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> LEGHORN, June 15. Some accounts from Corsica mention, that the on 30th of last month, there was a smart battle between the Corsicans and the provincial Corsican regiment in the Franch ser- vice; in which the latter were beaten, and Col. Gastori, and some other officers killed, and on the same day the famous Pace Maria, with his men, cut to pieces a French piquet; which so encouraged them that they marched immediately to Caccia, in order to attempt taking the French military chest, which is deposited there. VIENNA, June 22. The deposed Cham of the Crim Tartars having found means to put himself at the head of the rebellious Tar- tars, subjects of Russia, and had made some progress within their Frontier, has since met with a total and decisive defeat. PARIS, June 29. His most Christian Majesty and their Royal Highnesses his Brothers and the Counteis d'Artois are out of all Danger. There did not appear a single alarming Circumstance during the progress of the disorder; on the contrary, every symp- tom has been as favourable as possible. L O N D N, May 30. During the late debates on American measures in the Upper Assembly, a Noble Duke, remarkably distinguished for his popula- rity, in the course of his speech, said, “ That if the Americans were thus to be treated, he could not help wishing them success in their resistance." Upon which Lord Mansfield got up, and after apologizing for expressions spoken in heat of [illegible] said, "he was very sure the Noble Duke would correct himself.” His Grace soon after rose, but instead of correcting himself, re-worded his ex- pression, and formally appealed to the Bench of Bishops, whether it did not well become a Christian to with relief to all those who were heavy laden?---[The above is supposed to be the Duke of Richmond.] The following are the Heads of Lord Chatham's Speech in the House of Lords on Friday last, on the third reading of the Bill for the quartering of the soldiers in North America. He began by taking a very extensive and philosophical view of the first settlements in America, which, he said, had they been plan- ted by any other kingdom than ours, the inhabitants would have probably carried with them the chains of slavery, and a spirit of despotism; but as they were, they ought to be remembered as great instances to instruct the world to what a stretch of liberty mankind will naturally attain when they are left to the free exercise of them- selves. He then condemned several parts of the late conduct of the Americans, particularly that of the Bostonians relative to the tea, which he said was contrary to all the laws of policy, civilization, and humanity; but though he thus, in the candour of opinion, and on an important question, when every thing should be laid open and impartially examined into, condemned some part of the American conduct, he most reprobate the whole of Government's Acts relative to taxation; that this was his former opinion, and he should maintain it till death, That this country had no right un- der Heaven, to tax America; that it was contrary to all the prin- ciples of justice and civil policy, and that neither the exigencies of the state, the growth of power, nor even the acquiescence in the taxes, could justify upon any occasion whatever. He concluded by going into the conduct of the Rockingham party, which he severely reprehended. He spoke for an hour and ten minutes, seemed no way impaired in his voice, strength, or oratorial abilities, and was listened to with profound attention. June 6. On Saturday his Excellency William Tryon, Governor of New-York, attended at Court for the first time since his arrival from that Province, and was most graciously received by his Majesty. June 8. We are assured that Lord Howe is to have the command of a squadron which is to cruize in the Atlantic for the purpose of exercising the officers and men. Some petitions have lately been presented to government, praying relief for the great number of English seamen now confined in Spa- nish prisons in the West-Indies and America. June 9. Advice is received from Gibraltar, that the Dey of Algiers has shut up all the Roman Catholic churches in his domi- nions, and imprisoned all the missionaries. It is thought that, if no accounts are received from Boston be- tween this and the time appointed from the rise of P-----t, the fittings will be prolonged, for very important reasons. The Hon. Miss Cathcart is sent express for to Scotland, as maid of honour to the Queen, in the room of Miss Keck, who is to be married to Lord Hereford. June 16. The insolvent debtors bill was read a third time yester- day in the Upper House, and passed, sent to the House of Com- mons, and afterwards returned with the amendments agreed to. It now lies for the Royal assent. It is generally thought that the bill for the relief of insolvent debtors, and bankrupts in certain cases, will set at liberty 3400 persons. Orders are sent to Woolwich for two companies of the matrosses to hold themselves in readiness to embark for North America Letters from Rochfort advise, that they had received an account of the loss of the Cleone ship of war, which sailed from that for Port-au-Prince; she had on board several families, &c. and it is said near 400 souls perished. They write from Paris that one Peter Lewis Naliere lately died at that place, aged 114 years. He has buried eleven wives; and about five years since, carried a young girl of 18 to the curate of his parish, and desired to be married; but the old man's relations opposing it, the marriage did not take place. July 6. Orders are given at Portsmouth for sitting out every Frigate in the Harbour now in Commission as fast as possible, and to proceed to Spithead, where they are to wait for further Orders. Monday morning sailed to St. Helens, the Medway Man of War, Admiral Man, in order to proceed the first fair Wind, on her Voyage to the Mediterranean, to relieve Sir Peter Dennis. Extract of a letter from the Hague, June 3. " Letters from Vienna advise, that an express lately arrived there from Petersburg, which brought some important dispatches and among them a request from the Empress of Russia to their Imperial Majesties, to use their mediation in conjunction with the King of Prussia, in order to bring about a peace with the Otto- man Porte: that their Imperial Majesties not only consented to it, but immediately dispatched a person of confidence to the head quarters of the Grand Vizir, in order to make overtures to him upon this subject; and as it is said the King of Prussia is likewise to send a person on the same business, it is hoped the contending powers will be brought to an amicable way of thinking." Extract of a letter from BERLIN, June 19. " The Envoy Extraordinary from the Court of London is go- ing to the King at Potsdam, in consequence of an invitation given him by his Majesty ; but what is the motive is totally unknown in this city.” EXTRACT of a letter from the Hague, June 29. " The spirited conduct of the Citizens of Dantzick seems to embarrass greatly the Prussian Alexander. He has threatened them with a siege, but it is supposed that he will not carry it into execu- tion. Dantzick is well provided with all kinds of stores for four or five years; they have 4000 troops in the garrison, besides 52 com- panies of the Burghers, all well disciplined in the art of war, all of whom are determined to fight to the utmost. To a siege of that city not less than 60,000 men are required; half of them must be expected to be lost in the attempt. "The times are too critical for any Prince to loss 30 or 40,000 men, whilst his neighbour's are </div> <h5>Page 3</h5</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> powerful: besides, the King of Prussia is very well acquainted with what passes at Stockholm, and that the Count Vergenni, the French Ambassador, who has brought about the revolution in Sweden, en- deavours for the greater interest of his court, to render the present government of Sweden more established; he advised the King to support the Dantzickers in case any violation be offered to them: as the present disputes of Dantzick could easily draw a most flaming war after them, it is hardly credible, that the King of Prussia, (whose plan at present is more upon the defensive than the offensive part) will plunge himself in a war about it; in the mean time he makes himself daily more and more secure of the river Vistula, and the whole commerce of Poland, from which side he is able to har- rass the Dantzickers more than by a siege. When he lately was in Polish Prussia he examined a little island in the Vistula, called, Grow- bow, upon which he has ordered a fortress to be built, from whence he will always be able to secure the commerce of the Vistula, and to defend his new acquisitions against any attempt from the Polish Republic, or any neighbouring Power: the engineers are already arrived at Marienburg for that purpose. His plan to unite the ri- ver Nentz with the Vistula was extraordinary well executed; he ex- pressed uncommon satisfaction on viewing it on the 18th instant, when the first ships were navigated through the new canals; by this union he will be able to draw the commerce of Poland into his do- minions, without the mediation of Dantzick; he also has just formed another plan to unite the Baltic with some capital navigable rivers and lakes in his Dominions, so that he will have the whole commerce of Dantzick in his own towns, without being obliged to fight for it, and to give opportunity to some jealous Princes to quar- rel with him about it, and to enter into a new war in his old age. The Letters from Polish Prussia remark, that when his majesty re- viewed his Troops he discharged several French officers as likewise some capital Officers of his own subjects, whose relations are in the French service." BOSTON, July 25. A correspondent says, it is expected that the CONGRESS will re- commend to the people of this Continent to enter into an en- gagement not to purchase any goods of the English East-India com- pany, or their factors, until the company hath made Compensation to Boston, and other towns on the continent, which have suffered in consequence of said company's Safely sending their detested Tea to America. July 28. We hear from Marblehead, that the fast was observed with great solemnity there; and can find but two persons who were disposed to profane it by opening their stores, as they both had ad- dressed Mr. Hutchinson, refused to join in the merchants agree- ment of that town, relative to stores and wharves, or to subscribe towards the relief of such as would be void of support under the oppressive port bill; this impious proceeding is attended with ag- gravating circumstances, the persons were R---H---, Esq; and his son in law, S--- W---; and although the first has rented his country seat to his E------y, we cannot think he was advised to trample on religion and abuse holy things; since the army and na- vy, although sent on an hostile errand, have been hitherto conducted with more decency. It is probable that such men as these have given encouragement to parliament to persist in their arbitrary measures; men born among us, who to get a place or pension are so active to ruin their country, are, by far, more culpable than any persons of Great Britain could possibly be. PHILADELPHIA, July 23. EXTRACTS from a Pamphlet, intitled, " Considerations on the Measures carrying on with respect to the BRITISH COLONIES in North America. [This pamphlet is now re-printing in this city, and will be publish- ed about the middle of next week. It appears to be the work of a masterly hand, thoroughly acquainted with his subject, and warmly contending for that liberal and free system of policy with respect to the government of the Colonies, by which alone both they and the Mother Country can continue happy, united and flourishing. The punctuation and some other inaccuracies in the English edition, which seem entirely owing to the Printer, will be corrected in this.] THE author ascribes all the present confusion of things be- tween the mother country and the Colonies; “the opposi- tion and disturbances on the one hand, and the violent laws on the other," to the attempts that have been made "to tax them with- out their consent.” He therefore examines the right and the expe- diency of this measure. "The present accursed question, says he, between us and our colonies, how long was it unknown and unthought of! Who heard of it from the first rise of these settlements, until a very few years ago, that a fatal attempt forced it into notice and importance? But it is now setting at work fleets and armies. It threatens the confusion and perhaps the destruction of both countries, and but too probably of one of them; although God only knows whether the calamity will fall on that of the two, which many men may now imagine and believe to be most in danger."--- "It is said that the money to be raised on the Americans is to be employed for their own benefit, in their civil service or military defence: Let me ask then, who are in their case to determine whe- ther any money is wanted for such purposes; they who pay it or they who take it? They who take it. Who are to determine the quantity wanted? They who take it. Who are to determine how often it is wanted? They who take it. Who are to determine whether it is really laid out in the purposes pretended? They who take it. Suppose the Americans should be of opinion and declare, that the money so raised is used not for their advantage, but the contrary. Is that a bar to the raising it? No. Suppose them to complain that the money pretended to be laid out in their civil ser- vice is given to corrupt their Governors and Judges. Is that a bar to the raising ? No. Suppose them to signify that the money al- ledged to be used in their military defence is employed in paying troops to enslave them, and which they had rather be without. Is that a bar to the railing! No. Wherein then does this differ from will and pleasure, in the most absolute sense?" "Our Colonies are content that we should regulate their trade, provided that we do it bona fide, really, truly and sincerely for that purpose, and that only. But they deny that we shall tax them. They assent and agree to the first; but they absolutely refuse the last---Why then cannot we content us with the line drawn by them- selves, and the present establishment, from which we receive such prodigious benefit, now arising and yearly encreasing? "But may not they in time extend their objections to the regu- lation of trade also? The course of things and the flux of years will certainly produce very many things more extraordinary than this. The whole of our colonies must, no doubt, without force or violence fall off from the parent state, like ripe fruit in the matu- rity of time---But why should we be over-curious about objects very remote, and disturb ourselves about a futurity which does not affect us, and the distance of which we do not know? Why should we shake the fruit unripe from the tree, because it will of course drop off, when it shall be ripe? Every thing has its own circumstances, according to which the events of it must be provided for, when they happen. That cannot now be done. New and unreasonable de- mands, injustice, oppression and violence, on our parts, will hasten these events even before their time. Let us with-hold our hands rom these things. We save never yet had reason to boast ourselves </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> of such expedients, nor, let me add, ever to repent us of the con- trary conduct." "In answer to what is commonly objected, concerning the ex- pence which the Colonies cost the mother-county, in their original settlement, as well as their protection afterwards, he writes thus--- "But was their history told as it deserves---how they have made these their great establishments at their own charge, and with al- most no expence of ours; how we have ever had the total com- mand of that immense country, so as to regulate the commerce and exportation of it, merely according to our own advantage and convenience; that this is grown to be an object of perhaps no less than Four Millions Sterling a Year, all turned to our profit--Could the extreme benefits be all set forth, which we have by these means received from the first foundation of these Colonies to this time and the cheerfulness, fidelity and loyalty wherewith they have sub- mitted to this ; the sincere and warm friendship and affection, which they have ever borne towards us, while we keep ourselves within these bounds; the assistance which we have received from them in war, as well as the profits in peace---could all these cir- cumstances, with many others favourable to them, be told and re- presented together in the full light, the story itself would bid fair to make these harsh and unmerited acts of Parliament drop out of our hands, if we hold them at the time."--- "But is there any medium? Must we not either rigorously en- force obedience from our Colonies, or at once generously declare them free and independant of all allegiance to the Crown of Great Britain? To which I answer---If there is a medium between Great Britain and Ireland, why may there not also between Great-Britain and North-America? The claims of the Colonies are not higher than those of Ireland?---Why should forbearance, moderation and regard towards (America) tho' a little more distant portion of our country, produce in the one case effects consonant to what the like causes do in the other?---How was it there, 10 years ago, before the first or the last of these acts were thought of? All was peace, calm and content. The repealing the first of them, the Stamp-act did that do any mischief ? Not unless the reconciling, uniting and connecting again, all the parts of our government be such. There was hardly any where to be found a man, but who was pleased and happy in the measure, except a minister or two at home, who lost their power and their places on the occasion; and except a few sycophants abroad, who hoped to recommend themselves by tradu- cing and disturbing those to whom they owed assistance and protec- tion, and who desired to fish in troubles which they themselves con- tributed greatly to create, What evil star reigns then at this peri- od, that these blessings cannot now take place as they formerly did?" In answer to the hopes which some may entertain of a disunion among the Colonies themselves, he writes thus, “In the cause of not being taxed by us, it is well understood how much they are united. All accounts and reports from thence, of all men and of all parties, concur in that circumstance---We rec- kon certainly without our host, if we don't expect to have to do with an union of that continent, or if we depend on any measures insufficient to subdue the whole---Does any one in America or Eng- land imagine that all these disputes and feuds are only at the bot- tom about a duty of Threepence upon a pound of Tea?” He then considers how far it may be practicable to bring America to submit to internal taxation, by armies and fleets---" A fleet, says he, cannot sail all over North-America. No immediate im- pression on Boston, or any of the towns of America (where a fleet can come) will carry the command of the whole continent, or force it to submit to measures so universally against their bent and incli- nation.--- But we will not quote more in this head---The Americans are loyal to their Sovereign, and yet retain the strongest affection to the Mother-Country---And God forbid that ever measures should be persevered in, which may drive them to such a state of desperation, as might lead them to hazard a contest, which, however unequal on their part, would certainly terminate in consequences dreadful and destructive to both---!" What fruits, says he, would for some years be received from provinces mangled and mutilated in a severe contest decided to their disadvantage, should they at last return to us again? But no man can overlook what must be the case should the event not terminate against us, and end after an expence of much treasure and blood in so fatal and inestimable a loss on our side, as that of these Colonies would be! No [illegible] whether this affair would run a long trial.---We need not [illegible] in mea- suring our force against the Americans. The evil of such a day will sufficiently decide the contest." HAMPTON, September 6th, 1774. INWARD ENTRY. Brig Peggy, Thomas Calvert from Nevis, with Rum and Cotton. Brig Porgey, Benjamin Tatem from Turks Islands with Salt. Brig Dunmore, John M'Kinnel from Port of Lewis on Dela- ware with Salt. Brig Countess, John Smith from New Castle, with Coal and Linens. Ship Mars, Isaac Mitchenson from Barbadoes, with Rum and Salt. Sloop Success, Job Bohanan from Antigua with Rum and Limes. Brig Penelope, William Walker from London, with Ballast. Schooner Lord Dunmore, John Baker from Nevis, with Rum, Sugar, and Negroes. Schooner Andrew, John Sinclair from New-York, with Rum, Molosses, Loaf Sugar, Vinegar, and Flour. CLEARED OUTWARD. Sloop Success, John Williams for Barbadoes, with Corn, Flour, Pork, and Shingles. Sloop Thomas, William Worth for Grenada, with Corn, Pork, Bread, Flour, and Staves. Brig Corbett, John Harris for Lisbon, with Corn, Staves, Heading and Flour. Snow Nancy, Charles Alexander for Tennerif, with Corn. Schooner Peggy, Bartholomew Shorey, for Barbadoes, with Corn and Shingles. For Charter to any Part of E U R O P E. THE Ship SPARLING, WILLIAM PRIESTMAN Master, Burthen about 500 Hogsheads, 13000 Bushels, or 2500 Barrels.-----For Terms, apply to JOHN LAWRENCE & Co. WHO have just imported in said vessel from Liverpool, Irish Linens, Oznaburgs, Kendal Cottons, Felt Hats, Sail Canvas, Mold and Dipt Candles, Hard Soap, Nails, Loaf Sugar, fine Salt, Coals, Queen's China Plates in small Crates, Seine Twine, bottled Beer, Cheese, &c. amp;&c. &c. They have also for Sale West India Rum, Old Spirits, Muscova- do Sugar, Coffee, Ginger, Pimento, Molasses, Madeira Wine, &c. Norfolk, August 30, 1774. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> FOR SALE. CHOICE New CASTLE COALS on board the Brigantine COUNTESS; JOHN SMITH Master, lying off the County Wharf, at One Shilling per Bushel. Apply to the Captain on board, or at Mr. JOHN BROWN's Store. JOHN SMITH. N. B. A good Price will be allowed for White and Red Oak Hnd. Staves of the following Dimensions; 3 feet 6 Inches long, 3-1 half Inches wide, and 3-4ths of an inch thick on the Heart Edge, delivered on Board said Vessel. Norfolk, September 5th, 1774. HAMPTON, August 8, 1774. AS I intend to go to sea soon for the recovery of my health, and return in the same vessel: the King's-Arms Tavern, will be carried on in my absence to its usual extent. I hope for the continuance of the favours of my friends, thay may depend on attention, and being genteely accommodated, as my only wishes are to recommend myself to public notice by such practice. WILLIAM M'CAA ALL persons indebted to JOHN HUNTER, late of NORFOLK Borough, deceased; are desired to make speedy payment to the subscriber: And those who have any demands against the Estate, are desired to bring in their Accounts properly attested, that they may be discharged. JOSEPH HARDING, Administrator. September 8, 1774. 2 w. HAVING taken Mr. Fonshee into Partnership the 10th of April last; we are very desirous to settle our old Concern. We therefore beg, that those indebted will either discharge their Accounts or give bond.-----Mr. Andrew Martin will call on them for that purpose; and as we have already given great Indul- gence, we hope our friends will comply with this reasonable Re- quest. RAMSAY & TAYLOR. Norfolk, August 30th, 1774. TO THE P U B L I C. WHEREAS a certain Samuel Calvert, has lately published an Advertisement in the Norfolk Intelligencer, importing that the Subscriber has trumpt up an unreasonable account against him; but as both he and she are well known in this town; the confiding in her general character, the justice of her cause, and the candour of those worthy Gentlemen who are pleased to frequent her house; cheerfully submits the whole affair to their impartial judgment. She however begs leave to observe that the warning he thinks fit to give those Gentlemen who choose, (as he expresses it) to go upon Credit at her house, may possibly with much greater pro- priety be applied to himself, as few she believes will choose to per- mit him to go greatly upon Credit on their Books, whether incli- nation or necessity may prompt him to desire it: But the said Samuel Calvert's propensity to scandal, is notorious; and it can be proved that he has frequently been heard without the least pre- vious provocation, but purely from a certain malevolence of heart which seems indeed peculiar to himself, to traduce the most re- spectable characters of Gentlemen whose greatest praise is to be his very reverse in all respects. Callous and insensible as he is to all manner of Reproof, and steeled against every suggestion of remorse for his calumniating disposition, she knows it is in vain to remind him of these words of a celebrated Poet. "Who steals my purse steals trash, steals nothing; " 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and may be slave to thousands: But he that filches from me my good name, Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed. But as my friends may be of opinion I do his vile Advertisement too much honour in taking any notice of it; I therefore desist, and shall in future with respect to him observe the salutary advice Solo- mon gives us in Proverbs, chap. xxvi. v. 4. W. NESBIT. Norfolk, August 29, 1774. IMPORTED in the Brig Lord Dunmore, and are to be Sold by WILLIAM HODZARD on reason- able Terms: A Lot of choice Windward Coast Slaves consisting of four Women, four Boys, and two Girls ; all very likely. NORFOLK September 7th, 1774. COFFEE to be Sold CHEAP for Cash, or on Short CREDIT, by HARMANSON and HARVEY, NORFOLK, September 1st, 1774. ALL those who have accounts with us, are desired to send them in that they may be settled and discharged. And request of those indebted to us, to make immediate payment, as we are obliged to close our business in this country without delay, JOHN HEFFERNAN, & Co. Portsmouth, September 8th, 1774. WHEREAS the partnership ef BEGG, and ALLASON, disolves the first of October; all persons who have any demands against them are de- sired to bring in their accounts that they may be set- tled; and those who are indebted to the Concern, are requested to make speedy Payment. JOHN BEGG JOHN ALLASON Norfolk September 7th, 1774. THE subscriber having sold on commission, for John Sym Esq; a quantity of Flour payable in April last, for which he has not received one shilling. And since, has disposed of another quan- tity payable at the ensuing October court; begs leave to acquaint those who are not punctual at the next meeting, that he will either deliver up their notes and accounts to the above Gentleman, or bring suit for the same immediately, as he shall direct. I have for sale, a genteel Post Chaise, very little made use of, which may be had at first cost, by applying to MATTHEW PHRIP. Norfolk, August 28, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> P O E T RY. ODE for his MAJESTY's BIRTH-DAY. I. Hark! (---or does the Muse's ear Form the sounds he longs to hear? Hark! from yonder western main, O'er the white wave echoing far, Vows of duty swell the strain, And drown the notes of war! The Prodigal again returns, And on his Parent's neck reclines: With honest shame his bosom burns, And in his eye affection shines; Shines thro' tears, at orice that prove Grief and Joy, and filial love. II. Discord, stop that raven voice, Let the nations round rejoice; Tell it not on Gallia's plain, Tell it not on Ebro's stream, Tho' but transient be the pain, Like some delusive dream: For soon shall reason, calm, and sage, Detest each vile seducer’s wiles, Shall sooth to peace mistaken rage. And all be harmony, and smiles; Smiles repentant, such as prove Grief, and Joy, and filial love. III. O prophetic be the Muse! May her monitory flame Wake the soul to nobler views, And point the path to genuine same! Just subjection, mild commands, Mutual interest, mutual love, Form indissoluble bands, Like the golden chain of Jove, Closely may they all unite! ---And see, a gleam of lustre breaks From the shades of envious night--- ---And hark,---'tis more than fancy speaks--- They bow, they yield, they join the choral lay, And hail, with us, our Monarchs natal day. A Correspondent who desires the following Poem to be inserted, is of opinion, that the behaviour of some living Characters, on the present alarming state of public affairs, with the greatest pro- priety deserve the same applause; as in the Ode is bestowed on the sentiments and actions of some late great Men. AN ODE of ALCÆUS, Paraphrased in the Year 1741, by Mr. J. D--N, One of the Ju- nior Fellows of St. John's College, OXFORD; Upon Occasion of the Grand Debate then subsisting about the Standing Army, and the Place and Pension Bill. WITH Civic wreath of English oak, Freedom, that new-ground axe bedeck, By Wyndham brandish'd for a stroke At thine apostate Walpole's neck. Arm, arm thy Poultney's, Wyndham's hands, Clean from Corruption's baleful stain; To rescue George from Faction's bands, And break a Nation's galling chain; Hark! for the new-ground axe, adorn'd With oaken wreath, Minerva calls. Her altar long the miscreant scorn'd: There doom'd thy Victim, Freedom falls. * Midst Albion's Peers, in Wisdom's sane, Shall Walpole think to skulk secure? Pallas, thy temple shall disdain To shroud Corruption's fount impure. Arm, Freedom, Pallas, arm their hands, Clean from Corruption's baleful stain, To rescue George from Faction's bands, And break a nation's gailing chain. Freedom, conspicuous o'er thy shrine The names of Windham, Poultney, place, Where Brutus and Timoleon shine, Which Hampden, Sidney, Russel grace. O'er all, inscrib'd in burnish'd Gold, Clean from Corruption's baleful stain, Thy Brunswick. Freed himself, behold, He breaks the Nation's galling chain. • He was created Earl of Oxford the February following. ADVERTISEMENTS WOOLLENS. The Subscriber expects in Daily, per the KING- STON Packet, Captain JOSEPH Turner from HULL. A large Assortment of Coarse WOOLLENS, viz. SIX QUARTER Cloths with necessary Trimmings: and other small Packages (value about 401. sterl. each.) Consisting of Coarse Dussels, Frizes, Fear- noughts, Half Thicks, Bearskins, KENDAL Cottons, Negro Blanketing, Bed Blankets, White Plading, Ruggs of different Kinds and other Goods, which he will sell reasonable for Cash or short Credit. JOHN STONEY. Norfolk, September 5th, 1774. NORFOLK: Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN and Co. by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.---Advertisements, of a moderate Length, for 3s. the first time, and 2s. each time after ---Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per Annum. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> RUN away from the Subscriber in Hallifax coun- ty in Virginia, a convict servant boy named ISAAC HART: calls himself a Jew, is about sixteen or seventeen years of age, dark complexioned and has a down look; is about five feet three or four inches high, has nothing very remarkable about him except his ear, which turns in towards his head in a very uncommon manner. Whoever delivers the said boy to Myself, or to Mr. SAMUEL Davies at Petersburg, shall receive Forty Shillings if taken within one hun- dred and above fifty miles from home, and in pro- portion 1or a greater distance. RICHARD BAYNE. September 3d, 1774. JAMES HALDANE, COPPER-SMITH, and BRASS FOUNDER, in CHURCH STREET near the CHURCH, NORFOLK. Continues to carry on his BUSINESS as Usual MAKES and Sells all sorts of Copper Work, viz. Stills, Brewing Coppers, Sugar Boilers, Ful- lers, and Hatters Coppers, Brass MILL Work, Capu- chin Plate-Warmers, Tea-Kitchins, all sorts of Ship, Fish, and Wash Kettles, Stew Pans, Dutch Ovens, Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans, Coffee and Chocolate Pots, &c. at the most Reasonable Rates; He gives the best Pri- ces, for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter or Lead. Those who are so obliging as favour me with their employ in the mending or tinning Old Work, may depend on having them soon done, and in the neatest and compleatest manner. JAMES HALDANE. N. B. He makes and mends all Sorts of Pewter Worms for stills, &c. and Plummers Work, such as Leaden Cisterns for catching Rain Water; Ship and House Work, &c. &c. Norfolk, August 16, 1774. JUST PUBLISHED, and to be SOLD, at the PRINTING-OFFICE HERE. AMERICAN EDITIONS of Juliet Grenville, or the History of the Human Heart, in two Volumes, by the celebrated. Mr. Brooke. Domestic Medecine, or the family Physician, be- ing an attempt to render the Medical art more gene- rally useful, by shewing People what is in their own power, both with respect to the prevention and Cure of Diseases, by regimen and simple Medecine; by Dr. BUCHAN of the Royal College of Physicians EDIN- BURGH. Essay's on the Character, Manners and Genius of Women in different Ages. Quincy's Observations on the Act of Parliament commonly called the Boston Port-Bill, with thoughts on civil society and standing Armies. New Sermons to Asses; by the author of Sermons to Asses. NORFOLK, August 18, 1774. ALL GENTLEMEN holding Subscription Papers for the PORTSMOUTH RACES, are requested to give them in- to the Printer hereof as soon as they can. The Subscribers to said Races may pay the Sums they have subscribed for, to Mr. JOHN SHEDDEN in Norfolk; to Mr. RICHARD NESTER in Portsmouth, or to either of the Trustees, who expect to have the whole of the Subscription Money collected by the tenth of next month. GEORGE VEAL. JOHN GOODRICH senr. HENRY BROWN. SAMUEL KER. JOHN MITCHELL. Trustees. Portsmouth, August 10, 1774. WANTED A PAIR of Young BAY GELDINGS, not under fourteen hands and an half high, half blooded and well match'd: A good price will be given for such, if brought to the Portsmouth Races, by AITCHISON & PARKER. Norfolk, August 11, 1774. JUST IMPORTED. IN the Mary and Jane, Capt. Chapman, from London, and to be sold, at the subscriber's shop, on Doct. Campbells wharf, at a low advance, for ready money, an assortment of drugs.----Also, cinnamon, mace, cloves, nutmegs, James Powders, balsam of honey. Turlington's balsam, essence for the head-ach, Norris's drops, Anderson's pills and sundry other patent medicines. JAMES M'CAW. Norfolk, August 22. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> FOR CHARTER. The BRIG MOLLY, JOHN COLLINS, Burthen 70.0 Bushels. Apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH Norfolk, August 9, 1774. THE SLOOP POLLY, JACOB FOX, Master; ESTABLISHED as a Packet, to go constantly between this place and New-York; has exceeding good Accom- modation for PASSENGERS, and will car- ry them upon very moderate Terms. Any Gentlemen having Goods to ship, by directing them to the Subscriber, may depend on the greatest Care being taken of them; and should the Vessel not be here when they arrive, they will be landed with- out any Expence to the Proprietor (Grain excepted;) He proposes taking a very low Freight. THOMAS HEPBURN. NORFOLK, June 30, 1774. PAINTING, CARVING, and GIL- DING, of SHIPPING in the LON- DON TASTE, executed in the neatest Manner by the Subscriber: SUCH as Ships Heads, Taffarells, quarter-pieces and Badges.----Gentlemen who are pleased to Favour him with their Commands, may depend on the greatest Punctuality and Dispatch.---All sorts of ornamental Embellishments in Painting, will be done in the most approved Taste. Colonel Veal's Wharf, THOMAS MASON Portsmouth, July 27, 1774. from London. PORTSMOUTH, June, 25, 1774. A PURSE of 100 GUINES to be run for by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, over the Two Mile Course at this Place, the best two Heats in three, on Tuesday the 20th of September, carrying Weight for Age, agreeable to the Articles of the said Purse, which are to be seen in the Hands of Mr. RICHARD NESTER Merchant there, with whom all Horses starting for said Purse are to be entered, the Day before the Race at farthest. The Money to be paid to the Winner immediately after the Race.---It is also proposed to have two more Races, one on the Wednesday following, for 50l. the other on Thursday for 30l. which will be advertised particularly, as soon as the Subscriptions are full. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nine penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark keen eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender make, stoeps as he walks, talks rather flow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in Boston, from whence he removed to QUEBDC, assuming the char- acter of a merchant in both places; he was also once in trade in New-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain F. JOHN F.PRUYM, for AL- BANY, and took with him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of cloaths. Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THORP in any of his Ma- jesty's gaols on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds when convicted. Apply to CURSON and SETON of New-York; JOSEPH WHARTON, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT. CHRISTIE, of Baltimore; James GIBSON, and Co. Virginia; Joun BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAE BOURNE, or JOHN ROWE of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this Joseph THORP, since the 19th of June last past, or know any thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MARSH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. * All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent. THE Subscriber has lately opened Store at Petersburg, where he has for Sale, West India and other Articles, and would be glad to execute any Orders upon Commission.----Any Letters from Norfolk or Portsmouth, will be for- warded by Mr. WILLIAM DAVIES, at Norfolk. SAMUEL DAVIES. August 9th, 1774. 4 W. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. Do THOU Great LIBERTY! inspire our Souls. - And make OUR LIVES, in THY Possession happy, -- Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Defence! From THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, to THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15--- 1774. (No. 15.) <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the PRINTER of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. ”ALL THESE ARE THE BEGINNING OF SORROW’S.” MAY. XXIV. V.8. At a time when the Press is teeming, yea groaning with the nu- merous Essays of all Parties, the following observations on the present detestable controversy between Great Britain and British- America, may be thought unnecessary; yet, as every member of society within the British dominions, and those of America more especially, are eventually concern’d; the feeble attempt of any individual, to throw new light on a subject of greater importance, than hath been agitated since those dominions have had existence, may still find a place in your GAZETTE; SIR, WHEN the sacred Penman would paint horror and tribulations, such as were not since time was, nor shall be while time is; he tells us, that, “then shal the hands of ”Parents be against their Children, ”and Children against their Pa- ”rents; Brother against his Bro- ”ther, and Father against his ”Son.” And as we are inform- ed, “it is impossible but that ”these things must come.” To enquire where that woe must fall; pronounced by supreme authority, on “those by whom they do ”come,” is part of my present purpose. Equal authority tells us, “a house divided against itself cannot stand,” and whether by our controversy we come within this predicament, will be offered as the further subject of speculation. Prerogative and privilege, two springs in a free constitution, instituted for checks to each other, may strive, contend, quarrel, and even fight. And yet, I humbly conceive, not come within the meaning of the text; but when one part of society, contends with the other, the house is divided, and therefore cannot stand.---When contending parties are wrought up to violence, ‘tis generally said, and with much justice, both are to blame; it may be, probably is so now; but yet, oppression, justifies resistance, and where violence supersedes the gentle requi- sition of a reasonable compensation for injury sustain’d, it is op- pression, and as every member of the community is bound, each to the other, to support and defend the privilege of his constitution, ’tis criminal not to resist. Was the supremacy of the British Parlia ment, (but rather let me say, of the Representatives, of the collec- tive body of his Majesties subjects in Britain) acknowledged, even to the utmost of their extravagant wishes, yet would they be repre- hensible, for, when was this requisition made? That they have proceeded to violence, the most audacious tool of power, dare not, nay, they wish not to deny—reduced therefore, to that due necessity, which makes our resistance, even virtue, in what point of view, must those stand? Who have thus reduced us? The British Parliament, or rather the Representatives of the collective body of his Majesties subjects in Britain, should have right, and be the only proper power, to judge of the rights and privileges of his Majesties subjects. When we have not, nor, from our local circumstances ever possibly can have, any actual, not even a Virtual Representation there, when from our local circumstances, to do us justice at all times, they, if they would, could not; when they are making themselves a party against us; is such a compli- cation of absurdity; such a mass of iniquity that, ‘twill be no wonder of a condition fram’d by so illiberal a plan, should be crush- ed beneath it ‘s own weight; yea it would rather be a wonder if it should not. The Turks are much more happy, in the practice of their political system, tho’ the principles of the establishment are nearly the same; for there the Monarch, tyrant as he is, shall tremble on his regal seat, incircled with all the Ensigns of unlimit- ed power, at a Janizary’s frown; least the golden wreath of power should be wrested from his hand, and this is an object of terror to that imperious Prince, ever in his view, to curb his lawless will. But such a restraint is foreign to a British Parliament; they, with respect to us, have none, but their own untam’d desire.—When the Representative, is made superior to the collective body of the Nation, the order of the Eternal fitness of things, must be invert- ed, the constitution of that Nation, can be no longer free; as they, so far as I understand, political institutions, or even logical maxims. Representatives derive their very existence, their consequence and power from the collective body of the people, and to them they are accountable, as Servants that may be displaced when they have done amiss. But I pray have his Majesties American subjects any such power over a British House of Commons: Wou’d to God we had! how soon would we, at least endeavour to, mend them by change; to worst them, I fancy, would baffle the utmost of, “the Prince of the power of the Air.” Hence, civilians say, to which I add the voice of my humble opinion, that our lives and liberty; our rights and privileges; and our persons and property, should be subject to the imposition, the unlimited controul of a British House of Commons, that is, for I keep this part in view; of the Repre- sentatives of the collective body of the Inhabitants of the island of Great-Britain, is unreasonable, irreconcilable to justice and liberty, tyrannical subversible of a free coalition, and consummately ab- surd; for those very powers who have impos’d fines for supposed crimes, levied taxes without our consent, and sentenc’d us to pu- nishment unheard, making themselves, party, judge and jury, who have treated our agents with derision, and our petitioners with con- temp; will no doubt, when the measure of their iniquity is com- plete; after our purses for the support of their licentious extrava- gancies, and our lands and servants for their sons and their daugh- ters, demand of us our lives to make their possession easy; other than this, would be the very summit of folly to expect, where our only security against it, is the grace of a profligate, perhaps aban- doned majority? Look round you, ye sons of oppression; Britons too, do ye not shudder at the idea, of driving a Nation to this cala- mity; or “to the abomination of desolation.”! Tools of power, pan- </div> <div class="”column”">Column 2 ders to authority may say, those are evils, those are suppositions, mere chimeras, that only have an existence in the fanatical brain of some disappointed courier, malecontents whose only purpose is to sow sedition and kindle strife, that they may put out order and reap the spoils----So let them say, while we for a few moments, reli- giously enquire into the origin of British America: That all the Earth be judge, how far the laws of nature and of nations, call on us, to submit, to this oppressive, this galling yoke. Our Fathers, natives of Britain; men of spirit and aspiration; crowded in their native foil, by the narrowness of it’s limits, and number of its Inhabitants; and some oppressed by the then cir- cumscription of it’s religious privileges; during death and all the horrors of savage inhumanity; by permission of their sovereign; ventured into foreign lands, to a World unknown; there, the Gods, having crown’d their glorious enterprize with success, they, by courage and conduct, marked out the bounds, and laid the foundation, of a new empire, the acquisition of which, hath given to Britain, a degree of estimation with all the courts of Europe, she else never could have hoped for: a new world where genius and science, planted under the standard of liberty, have not disdained to raise their heads. Foreign nations, have complimented her sons on the happy progress of the liberal arts among them, and did our Fathers, some of the best, the bravest of the British Race, expose their lives and properties, to all the dangers of the deep, through trackless oceans, to secure to themselves, and to their King, an ac- quisition so valuable; that their sons should now be reduc’d to the utmost abject state of slavery! That cruel ambition and disapproved faction can devise; a state of slavery that would shake even the gal lie throne! Let not, what ever other ills assails, A damned Aristocracy prevail. True it is, Britain our darling parent, where our Fathers yet have brethren, friends and patrons, had much share in conquering our enemies; giving us peace abroad and security at home; for this we have been ever anxious to make ample acknowledgement, nor should she deny but that she hath received it, since some of the ablest of her own, as well as our politicians say, that for the expence of her arms in America, she hath received sevenfold; that America was conquer’d in Germany, thereby fixing on us the expence of all her wars since our existence is a piece of state finesse, calculated for want of better reasons, to justify oppression. We wish not however to plead acquittance; but when the first, the foremost bond of society, the barrier or liberty and property, is broken asunder and beaten down, by which those sacred Right, shall be- come a prey, to savage power and oppression; when it shall appear, to be the only point in view, the determinate plan, of administra- tion, from their choice, or through all the American Clonies, if not all the British Dominions, to our present establishment, and drive us to desperation, that they, thereby may have some plausible occasion to let loose among us, carnage and devastation, murder and rapine, it may be to serve some favourite scheme, when admi- nistration shall take such measures, and a British Parliament frame such laws; that the consequence of each will be, to expose our lives and property, our sons and daughters, to the merciless will of (rapacious villains) sons of licentiousness, accustom’d to vice, whose unbridled passions, the strictest laws are necessary to control; when these things shall happen, no other plea will then be urg’d, but that which nature originally gave to all her sons. What then, shall we now say on a retrospect of a few years? The consequence of Ministerial instructions, to his Excellency Governor Martin, was for sometime, the suspension of all laws, both civil and criminal, and the present disordered state of the legislation in North-Carolina. All America, yea Britains too; must be acquainted with: Parlia- mentary measures have driven man of the Colonies to a very disagreeable state of oppression. Not to enumerate Parliamentay omnipotence, by our Almighty Fiat, in the measures adopted to humble Boston, hath attempt’d to lay, as Caligula to ancient Rome once wish’d to do; one general fatal stroke, to American liberty. How bright! How pleasing must the prospect be, to that man, or set of men; who, merely from wantoness, or perhaps from envy and jealousy; accursed evils, twins of hell; first born of satan; pa- rents of pain; shall by their machinations and councils, drive a nation of happy, flourishing people; by a constant succession of those dreadful calamities, to the choice of all the horrors of a bloody intestine war, or to that more detestable alternative of slavery, cruel abject slavery.-----Happy, happy; if fallen Angles are happy. Must the proposer, abettors and conductors, of so Honourable, so Generous a system of politics be: a sea of loyal blood, unjustly spilt a rich excheques drain’d, a thriving country ravaged, a people wasted, a King made murderer, and his reign covered with infamy; must he be the inglorious outlines, ignoble soliloquy, each private, contemplative moment, will afford their, then dis- ordered souls; which, “if not steel’d, against remorse, must go ”down to the grave with pain,” thence to all eternity, how. and bite their teeth in vain, to expiate the gilt of a day—what less could be fit punishment, for the blackest sin, in the power of human nature to commit? In contrast to this, how amiable, how exalted, in that character; that shall more especially, when plac’d in power, make peace and content in society; loyalty and privilege in a con- stitution; and liberty and morality in religion, it’s pecular study: he needs not my encomium, while he experiences in the approba- tion of his own merit, ”that good, though disputed, maxim, ”that virtue is it own reward.” How far administration may have a right, to attach to themselves, either of those characters, Let the just be a judge. An INDEPENDENT FARMER. We at all times receive with pleasure, every Essay and Ar- ticle of news that appear to us of public use; or fit for publication. We will adhere to our original plan of neutrality; only with that our Correspondents, would take the trouble to Point, Accent and Spell, their Performances. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> To PHILANTHROPOS. SIR, THO’ I detest flattery, I cannot avoid approving the justness of your arguments in so excellently delineating the three kinds of Publics, of which the world is composed. As the ideas of men and things, with which you have furnished the Printer, have a sympathetic affinity with mine, I could wish you would honour me so far, as to extend your system by adopting another distinction very prevalent among us: it is so striking at first, that the apolo- gy requires no introduction, I mean the RIDICULOUS PUBLLIC. My description will be short, and confined to the proceedings of our own club, where the Orators talk so much, and determine so little, that ‘tis hard to tell how our decisions are squared. This is certain, he that can advance palpable absurdities with the greatest compo- sure, and stifle the voice of reason by a multiplicity of words, tho’ utterly despised by every discerning mind for consummate ignorance, and [faded, illegible] total misapplication of his talents: will be considered as a prodigy of wisdom, and pointed out as a character of singular me- rit and esteem. I knew a patriotic Gentleman well versed in equi- vocation, who thought he knew the turns and doublings of argu- ment which would amuse the vulgar, even to a hair’s breadth, and has from that insupportable vanity, and self-conceit made himself the contemptible portrait for general ridicule. Like the boasting Bobadil in the play, he would have driven all before him, talked of raising troops no body knows how, and sending them the Lord knows where! If any one calmly repre- sented to him the consequence of precipltation in any measure. Staunch my boys says he, the day is our own.-----If they send them all; -----And yet not withstanding the fierceness of my friends elocution, neither his eyes nor countenance are very terrible, he is only a cat’s paw to the hypocritical crew who encourage him; but this thing is as proud of that farcical, fanatical name; and would be thought a senate of himself, at which I am not surprized as he speaks with greatest confidence of having successfully ad- dressed many thousand men at one time.-----As I have deter- mined for various reasons to leave the club, I shall just note two more of our brethren; the first delivered his solemn nonsense in as grave a tone as an itinerant Methodist, and with full as indifferent concern to all the good things of this world; for his Cap had cer- tainly left the Washer Woman’s at too distant a period, to be considered as a part of modern dress: though this circumstance was not the most laughable part of his behaviour. The other figure was a mighty [creased, illegible] ungracious being, which I would by no means have mentioned, had he not made use of such disdainful in- terrogatories, and delivered his inarticulate sounds, so as to swell the risible muscles of the whole club. I am yours, &c. SLY BOOTS. LONDON, June 11. WHILE we are preparing to punish the Bostonians, for crimes which they glory in, the maintenance of their supposed rights and privileges; while we are forming laws to subject the Pro- testant subjects of England to the power of French Papists; while we are forging chains for the freeborn people of this country, what a despicable figure do we make in a dispute with a nest of thieves and robbers, the common plunderer and licensed pirates of Africa? A squadron of our ships under Admiral Dennis, arrives in the road before Algiers. A letter from the King of England is delive red to the Dey, in which his Majesty insists upon Mr. Frazer being received as Consul, and that neither the Consul nor any English subject be obliged to kiss the Dey’s hand; that the Consul and his Chancellor may wear swords; and that all Christian slaves who shall take refuge in any cutter or boat belonging to any English man of war or frigate, shall be free and not liable to be reclaimed. But what is the Dey’s answer: Why, truly, that Mr. Frazer shall not be received as Consul, nor permitted to come on shore; and, in short, that all the articles are absolutely rejected. To which was added, that if these conditions did not please the English comman- der he might set sail again. Was there ever such a gross affront offered by a little paltry state to a British King before? Is this among the Glories of the present reign? But Sir, I beg pardon, perhaps orders are already issued to bombard this sanctuary of sea-robbers and level it to the very ground. This I am sure of, that such a resolution would give much more satisfaction to the good people of England than to see the sword drawn against their own countrymen, or to find laws established to deprive English subjects of trials by Jury, and to subject them to to our natural enemies, the French. June 18. It is the grandest, the most noble principle a monarch can maintain, to make the happiness of mankind his only care; But, alas! it seems as in these days such a glorious principle were unknown; monarchs are now like the conquerors and heroes of old, prompted by no other motive than interest and ambition. The generous, the benevolent spirit of the Turk, who alone stood forth the defender, the friend of the oppressed kingdom of Poland, throws the strongest shame on the those Christian powers who stood the tame spectators of rapine, injustice, and oppression. June 21. Orders were sent over to Ireland in the course of last week for four regiments more to hold themselves in readiness to em- bark for Boston upon a short notice. An universal Te Deum was Yesterday, we are told, sung in all the Romish churches in and about this metropolis, on the fair pros- pect of establishing that true and holy religion both in America and Great-Britain. June 23. The plausible pretext for the Quebec bill is, that as the time of the peace the inhabitants of Canada were assured that they should enjoy their religion and their ancient laws; they have rested satisfied under these assurances ever since to the present time; </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> and whence says a correspondent, the forwardness of the present ministry to establish Popery by act of Parliament in the dominions of a Protestant Prince? The people of Canada took the King’s word, and were satisfied with the toleration, and what but Toryism would gratify the Canadians with the Romish religion and the French laws? Where were my Lords the Bishops? Where were all those who have denied upon oath the many damnable doctrines and posi- tions of the See of Rome, when the consciences of the Canadians were assigned over to the dominions of the Pope? The following is a Copy of the City Address. To the KING’s Most Excellent Majesty. The humble Address and Petition of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of LONDON, in Common Council assembled, June 23. Most Gracious SOVEREIGN! WE your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled are exceedingly alarmed that a bill has passed your two Houses of Parliament, entitled, “An act for making more effectual provision for the government to be entirely subversive of the great fundamental principles of the constitution of the British monarchy, as well as of the authority of various solemn acts of the legislature. ”We beg leave to observe, that the English law, and that won- derful effort of human effort of human wisdom, the trial by jury, are not admit- ted by this bill in any civil cases, and the French law of Canada is imposed on all the inhabitants of that extensive province, by which both the persons and properties of very many of your Majesty’s sub- jects are rendered insecure and precarious. ”We humbly conceive, that this bill, if passed into a law, will be contrary, not only to the compact entered into with the numer- ous settlers of the reformed religion, who were invited into the said province under the sacred promise of enjoying the benefit of the laws of your realm in England, but likewise repugnant to your Royal proclamation of the 7th of October, 1763, for the speedy settling the said new government. That confident with the public faith pledged by the said pro clamation, your Majesty cannot erect and constitute courts of judi- cature and public justice for the hearing and determining all cases, as well civil and criminal, with the said province, but as near as may be agreeable to the laws of England; nor can any laws, sta- tutes, or ordinances for the public peace, welfare, and good govern- of the said province, be made, constituted, or ordained, but accord- ing to the laws of this realm. That the Roman Catholic Religion, which is known to be idolatrous and bloody, is established by this bill, and no legal pro- vision is made for the free exercise of our reformed faith, nor the security of our Protestant fellow subjects of the Church of England in the true worship of Almighty God according to their consciences. ”That your Majesty’s illustrious family was called to the throne of these kingdoms in consequence of the exclusion of the Roman Catholic ancient branch of the Stuart Line, under the express sti- pulation that they should profess the Protestant Religion; and ac- cording to the oath established by the sanction of Parliament in the first year of the reign of our great deliverer King William the Third, your Majesty at your Coronation solemnly swore that you would, to the utmost of your power, maintain the Laws of God, the true profession of the Gospel, and the Protestant Reformed Religion established by Law. ”That, although the term of imprisonment of the subject is limited for three months, the power of fining is left indefinite and unrestrained, by which the total ruin of the party may be effected by an enormous and excessive fine. ”That the whole Legislative Power of the Province is vested in persons to be solely appointed by your Majesty, and removable at your pleasure, which we apprehend to be repugnant to the leading principles of this free Constitution, by which alone our Majesty now holds, or legally can hold, the Imperial Crown of these Realms. ”That the said bill was brought into Parliament very late in the present session, after the greater number of the Members of the two Houses were retired into the Country, so that it cannot fairly be presumed to be the sense of those parts of the Legislature. ”Your Petitioners therefore most humbly supplicate your Ma- jesty, as the guardian of the Laws, Liberties, and Religion of your people, and the great Bulwark of the Protestant Faith, that you will not give your Royal Assent to the said bill. And your Petiti- oners, as in duty bound will ever pray.” Some of the populace behaved very rudely when his Majesty was passing from St. James’s to the House of Peers, by hissing and crying out “No Popery, no Frnech government, &c.” Directly after his Majesty, attended by the Duke of Ancaster and Lord Bruce, went to the House of Peers, in the usual state, and gave the royal assent to the following bills, viz. The sinking fund bill; the lottery bill; the bill for making more effectual provision for the government of the province of Quebec; the bill for laying several additional duties on liquors imported into the province of Quebec, &c. After which his Majesty made the following most gra- ciouss speech to both Houses of Parliament. TO BOTH HOUSES of PARLIAMENT, ON THEIR PROROGATION. My LORDS and GENTLEMEN, I HAVE observed, with the utmost satisfaction, the many emi- nent proofs you have given of your zealous and prudent atten- tion to the public service, during the course of this very interesting session of Parliament. The necessity of providing some effectual remedy for the great and manifold mischiefs, both public and private, arising from the impaired state of the gold coin, induced me, at the opening of the session, to recommend that important object to your consideration: In the several measures you have taken for the redress of those e- vils, you have sufficiently manifested, as well our regard to the general credit, and commercial interest of the kingdom, as to the immediate ease and accommodation of my people. The very peculiar circumstances of embarrassment in which the province of Canada was involved, had rendered the proper adjust ment an regulation of the government thereof, a matter of no small difficulty. The bill which you prepared for that purpose, and to which I have now given my assent, is founded on the clearest principles of justice and humanity; and will, I doubt not, have the best effects in quieting the minds and promoting the happiness of my Canadian subjects. I have long seen, with concern, a dangerous spirit of resistance, to my government, and to the execution of the laws, prevailing in the province of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England. It proceeded, at length, to such an extremity, as to render your immediate in- terposition indispensably necessary; and you have, accordingly made provision as well for the suppression of the present disorders, as for the prevention of the like in future. The temper and firmness, with which you have conducted yourselves in this important business, and the general concurrence with which the resolution of main- taining the authority of the laws, in every part of my dominions, hath been adopted and supported, cannot fail of giving the greatest weight to the measures which have been the result of your deliber- ations. Nothing that depends on me shall be wanting to render them effectual. It is my most anxious desire to see my deluded sub- jects in that part of the world returning to a sense of their duty, acquiescing in that just subordination to the authority, and main- taining that due regard to the commercial interests of this county, </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> which must ever be inseparably connected with their own pros- perity and advantage. Nothing material has happened since your meeting, with re- spect to the war between Russia and the Porte; and it is with pleasure I can inform you, that the very friendly assurance which I continue to receive from the neighboring powers, vie me the strongest reason to believe, that they have the same good dispositions as myself, to preserve the tranquility of the rest of Europe. Gentlemen of the House of Commons, I thank you for the supplies, which you have so cheerfully given; and I see with great satisfaction. that, notwithstanding the ample grants you have made for the several establishment, and the com- pensation which has been so properly provided for the holders of deficient gold coin, you have been able to make a further progress in the reduction of the national debt. My LORDS and GENTLEMEN, I have nothing to recommend to you, but that you would carry into your respective counties, the same affectionate attachment to my person and government, and the same zeal for the maintenance of the public welfare, which have distinguished all your proceed- ings in this session of Parliament. His Majesty’s speech being ended: the Lord Chancellor, having received directions from his Majesty, said: My LORDS and GENTLEMEN, It is his Majesty’s royal will and pleasure, that this Parliament be prorogues to Thursday, the fourth day of August next, to be than here holden; and this Parliament is accordingly prorogued to Thursday, the fourth day of August next. June 23. ‘Tis said that a Great Personage has taken an addition- al disgust at another Great Personage’s dividing with the minority, on Friday last. Yesterday the Lord Mayor, Alderman Crosby, Lewes, and Plo- mer, the Recorder, and City Officers, went from Guildhall to St. James’s (Alderman Sawbridge joined them in the way) in order to present an Address and Petition to his Majesty, previous to his go- ing to the House, relative to the bill for the government of Que- bec. They arrived at St. James’s a quarter before one. A little before two, the Lord Chamberlain waited on the Lord Mayor with a message from the King, which he had committed to writing to prevent any mistake, and he read the following paper: ”As your petition relates to a bill agreed on by the two Houses of Parliament, of which his Majesty cannot take public notice, un- til it is presented for his Royal assent in Parliament, I am com- manded by the King to inform you that you are not to expect an answer.” The Lord Mayor immediately sent the Remembrancer to present his duty to the King, and inform his Majesty, that they waited to present their address agreeable to his Majesty’s order, which in a little time was complied with; when no other answer was given. June 25. Certain advice is received, that the Spaniards have e- rected four different forts and settlements in the East-Indies, in op- en defiance of the treaties subsisting between them and our Court. June 27. They write from Paris, that a stop is put to the trea- ty which was negotiating in the late reign for surrendering the island of Corsica to the Court of Turin; ant that the Sardinian Ambassa- dor had received instructions to acquaint his master that his Most Christian Majesty intended annexing it to his own dominions. June 29. We are assured that the naval preparations at the dif- ferent sea ports have been ordered to be expedited ever since the ar- rival of the intelligence from Boston. A Gentleman at Cadiz writing to his friend in London, says ”There are about 200 shipwrights employed in the dock-yard; and at Ferrol there are the same number, who are all very busily employed. They write from Gibraltar, that the Spaniards have augmented all their garrisons in the Streights, and that at Barcelona they have raised an entire new battery of 24 brass guns facing the road. Orders are sent over to Hanover to keep the troops under con- stant discipline, and to complete every regiment in the dectorate with all possible expedition. His Sardinian Majesty has taken into his pay all the Swiss soldi- ers which have been lately discharged out of the French service, and also two regiments of the Walloons, which were dismissed at the same time. June 30. A correspondent informs us, that a bill is preparing to be presented to parliament for establishing the Gentoo religion among his Majesty’s subjects of Bengal, [creased, illegible], and Orixa. July 2. Yesterday Thomas Hutchinson, Esq; late Governor of Massachusetts-Bay, attended the levee at St. James was graciously received, and had the honour of a conference with his Majesty. It is said that the names of those who voted for the Quebec bill are circulated in almost every city and borough in England and Scot- land; and the next general election will determine whether the Pope or the voice of the people is to choose a British Parliament. July 5. It is supposed there will be as great a clamour raised at the ensuing General Election against the Quebec bill as there was at that in 1754 against the Jew naturalization bill. The King of Prussia, notwithstanding the several representations made by the British Court, is ultimately determined not to relax in the most minute particular in his demands on the city of Dant- zic. The British Cabinet seems to be equally inflexible on the other hand. Two couriers were dispatched to the continent in the course of the last week; one, it is said, to Berlin, and the other to the regen- cy at Hanover. They write from Gibraltar, that a Moorish Admiral has just en- tered the Mediterranean with eleven sail of stout corsairs, fitted out from Larrache to cruize against the powers with whom the Emp- ror is at war. Some spirited measures respecting the payment at the Manilla ransom are, we are assured, now under consideration. It may be depended upon that a great number of new brass can- non is ordered to be cast immediately by the Board of Ordinance. Orders are sent to Portsmouth for all the volunteer seamen who enter there, to be immediately put on board the ships which are fit- ting out for the Mediterranean and the West-Indies. On Saturday afternoon a countryman was inveighed into a public house in Chancery Lane by two fellows who pretended an acquaintance with him, and said, they would treat him with a share of a pot of beer. While they were drinking, one of them produced cards, and offered to cut for a shilling, on which the countryman suspecting them, got up to go away, but they insisted he should pay for the liquor, and on his refusal they began to threaten him; on which he gave them both a severe drubbing, and then left them to pay the reckoning. July 7. In all probability by this time the inhabitants of Dant- ziek have been obliged to give up all the privileges of their city, all their liberties and infranchisements to the King of Prussia: They have no alternative, except having their city laid in ashes, which is a fate it is not impossible they may have undergone from their invi- olable attachment to their lawful Prince the King of Poland. Yesterday 400 stands of muskets and a quantity of powder and ball were shipped off at the Tower, on board the Industry transport for his Majety’s garrison of Fort Louis, on the coast of Africa. Extract of a Letter from an Officer in the Russian Grand Army, dated near Bielogorod, the capital of Bessarabia, April 37. ”The operations of the present campaign began very early, and with putting into execution a plan of General Suwarow’s for posses- sing ourselves of this province, which would be of the utmost con- sequence, as we could then, with much ease, transport our troops, store, &c over the Danube, into Bulgaria. In consequence of this scheme, General Suwarow took the command of a strong detach- ment, consisting of 8000 foot, and 3200 horse, with a good train of </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> artillery, and otherwise extremely well provided. On the 28th of last month we began our march from the grand camp near Jaffy, strongly animated by the hopes that the Turks had no intelligence of our design, nor could gain any, time enough to through impe- dements in our way. We had fatiguing marches, as the woods which we were obliged to cut down, were very thick in our way, but by labour we soon overcame these difficulties, and on the 9th inst. we entered the province of Bessarabia, and set up our tents to rest a day, after so hard a march: some light troops of horse, were however sent out to scour the country, and procure us intelligence whether an information had been received of our design. In the evening they returned, and brought advice, that they had seen se- veral of the roving herds of Tartars who inhabit this province, who fled as soon as they perceived our men, but they overtook many of them, yet could not learn any thing that led them to believe that the Turks could have the least notion of our scheme. On the next morning our tents were struck and we pursued our march onward to Bielogorod, which is the capital of the province, and is a strong fortress generally well garrisoned, situated on the north-east shore of the Black Sea. (There are likewise two other strong towers and fortresses, named Kilia Nova, and Kilia Vecchia, which are on the same shore, at the mouth of the Danube, and which would have easily fallen into our hand after the possession of Bielogorod.) We had arrived within fifteen leagues, when we were surprised by the return of our advanced guards, with advice, that they had discove- red a large body of Turks, very advantageously posted, within a few miles of the town. This intelligence by no means please us, yet as we were so very far advanced, it was impossible for us to retreat, and accordingly we made preparations for attacking the Turks in their post; and on the 16th in the morning, arrived in full sight of them. We encamped very advantageously, and extremely near to the Turkish entrenchments: however they gave us no time, but began the attack immediately. We had fortunately places our ar- tillary in such a manner, as to do great execution among the Tur- kish foot; and as their horse were chiefly composed of raw, unex- perienced soldiers, after an engagement of little more than two hours, we prevailed, routed them, and pursued them almost up to the walls of the town, where they fled for refuge. Their camp, with six pie- ces of cannon, some ammunition, and other things of value, were left entirely at our disposal. We also took 400 prisoners; on the Turkish side 320 were killed, and 200 wounded; we lost 97 men, and 104 wounded. From our prisoners we learnt, that our design was known before we marched from Jaffy, to the Seraskier of Silis- tria, who had ordered this detachment under the command of Bas- sa-Achmet-Menhenent, his eldest son, to oppose us: that it consis- ted of 12,000 horse and foot, including the garrison, and detach- ments from the two Killias, which had been drawn out on notice of our approach. The next day, being Sunday, the General ordered a thanksgiving to be observed for the victory, which was most strict- ly attended to. The next day we were preparing to make our re- gular advances towards taking the town, 150 of our men were ei- ther killed or taken prisoners by an unexpected sally of the Turks. However we continued our operations with the utmost vigour till which, after undergoing some few amendments and alterations, were agreed to: half the number of the Turks marching out with military honours, and the rest remaining as prisoners of war. The town, cannon, &c. were delivered into our hands, and we are now preparing for thereduction of the two Kilias. Extract of a letter from DANTZICK, May 31. ”Our magistucy determined yesterday on the threats of the two allied powers, to acknowledge the territorial rights of Prussia over this port, provided Prussia would declare the conditions on which the use of the port is to be secure to the town. The Russian mi- nister, Count Golofskin, said that he had orders not to accept of that resolution, The Prussian Privy Counsellor M. Reichard, in- sisted upon the answer being plain yes or no. This afternoon the States held their assemblies again, to chuse which answer they should give, but broke up without concluding on either. What a scene of misery and distress are the pernicious measures of the administration disclosing in the city! The cries of thousands of poor journeymen weavers, and the clamour of their of unemployed masters, with all their numerous dependents of combers, dyers, hot- pressers, &c. will e’re long reach the ears of the weak, tyrannic Lord that occasioned them, and makes his name and memory as o- dious in Europe and America. Every manufacturer in the home- trade, who, at this time of the year used to receive prodigious or- ders for coarse camblets, calimancoes, and white and black crapes from the ware-houses in London for the Colonies, are now entirely at a stand and when business in the foreign houses decline, our work houses will be crowded with paupers, the poor rates will become insup- portably high, and numberless families be destitute of bread. It is not many months since a petition was presented to Parliament by our worthy members Sir Harbord Harbord and Edward Bacon, Esq. setting forth the decay of trade and the hardships we labour under; but alas! how little does a Prime minister regard the misfortunes he heaps upon others, instead of protecting and encouraging our commerce, he has taken the most direct means to diminish and de- story it: And for what? To execute his avowed and secret designs, and to gratify his pride, his folly and his resentment. Because a licentious rabble in Boston destroyed a dutied article which one of the wisest men in this nation has proved ought not to have been taxed, and which would not have been destroyed, if the ships that carried it had not obstinately persisted in landing it; for that reason, I say, a whole city, a whole province, must suffer all the direful ef- fects of ministerial vengeance. The worthy magistrate, the inno- cent merchant, the honest tradesman, the well-disposed poor, all all, must be treated with the most unexampled, the most diaboli- cal rigor for the outrage of a few; have had, like the city of London their humble petitions and just remonstrances, ridiculed and disre- garded, their charter violated, their ports blocked up, their trade removed, their inhabitauts dragged 3000 miles for trial, and to complete the tragedy, and their slavery, a military Governor and troops sent over to enforce the ministerial mandate. Excellent mea- sures these to stir up a civil war at home, compel the exasperated Americans to take up arms and to ruin the trade of the Mother- country. But whatever gratification such measures may afford to a wrong-headed deluded minister, they are highly offensive to unem- ployed and impoverished manufacturers, whose business is their de- pendance and support, and who are too sensible of the loss, not to curse those who would deprive them and their posterity of it. Hap- py it is for Lord North that he is not a tradesman, lamenting for orders, and distressed for remittances. Unhappy for him that the kingdom at large condemn his American measures, and are ashamed of his conduct. In a word, pensioners may flatter, and levees may applaud, but it is too clear, that unless he conciliates the esteem of the colonies by a repeal of the cruel destructive laws he has framed, and restores the trade he has taken away, that he will kindle a flame he will find himself unable to quench, and load himself with the ex- ecrations not only of the innumerable poor that may be deprived of employment in the manufactory of this city, Birmingham, Sheffield and Yorkshire, but those of every sensible and spirited person in the kingdom.” Extract of a letter from Derry, in IRELAND, June 14. You cannot conceive the ferment the Presbyterians are in on account of the late act. Multitudes are daily arriving here to go to America. There are five large ships in this port ready to sail, which will take at least 500 passengers which will amount to 2500 souls of the most industrious people in the kingdom.” Extract of a letter from PARIS, June 20. ”In the course of last week, our Archbishop was informed that some Protestants assemble daily in a Privat House, where, after singing spiritual psalms, they read a chapter of scripture; the arch- bishop acquainted his Majesty with it, who ordered that the house be instantly pulled down, and the performers be prosecuted with the utmost severity.” </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> FROM the Caledonian Mercury, in Scotland. Extract of a Letter form Genoa, May 24. ”According to advices from Rome, the Chevalier STUART (commonly called the Pretender) is prepa0 ring to set out on a voyage to New-England; and se- veral assert that he will go on board some Spanish vessels which are ready merely for that purpose. Extract of a letter from PARIS, June 26. The Archbishop of Paris, who has suffered grievous torture for a long time from a stone in his bladder, at length determined to un- dergo the operation of cutting, which was performed on the 22d. May. The stone extracted is of a grey colour, of the shape of a macaroon, but inclining to an oval. His Grace is as well as can be expected after such an operation. He is 71 years of age. We are credibly informed, that orders were sent to Ireland for the strictest guard to be kept to prevent the raising recruits by the French and Spanish emissaries, who are said now to swarm in that kingdom. POLITICAL SPECULATIONS. It is no Wonder that the Protestant Religion is discountenanced in the present reign: Lord Bute was Preceptor to his Majesty, and we all know the Caledonian Faith to be TRANSUBSTANTIAL. The King, God bless him! is very devout, and attends Divine Worship with a truly Christian attention; this the world may easily perceive from the old Maxim, NUNQUAM LIBERTAS GRATIOR EXTAT QUAM SUB REGE PIO. It is said that the white Rose, formerly wore in Scotland on the 10th of June is to be changed into a red one for the future; the late Act respecting the Protestant Religion having made all distinc- tion unnecessary. When General Wolfe conquered Quebec, and the British soldiers carried the standard of glory through Canada, little was it imagi- ned that they were sacrificing their own liberties, to set up the re- ligion of our enemies in the dominions of England, and pave a di- rect road to arbitrary government. It has been reported that a most beautiful set of horses, with an elegant whole-length drawing of the Pope, is now on its way from Rome, as a small acknowledgement from his Holiness to Lord North, of the very great respect he entertains for that Statesman, on account of his very warm support to the ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION. BOSTON, AUGUST 26. We hear that Governor Gage has thought fit to deprive the Hon. John Hancock, Esq; of his commission as Colonel of his Excellen- cy’s Company of Cadets. In consequence of which the Company have had a meeting, the result of which was to return his Excel- lency the standard, (with his arms) which he presented to them on his arrival here, a committee was accordingly choes for that purpose, who waited on his Excellency, at Danvers, wand delivered him the standard, which was accompanied with an an address from the com- pany, wherein they informed his Excellency, that the looked upon themselves no longer as the Governor’s independent Company. We hear his Excellency, when he received the standard and ad- dress, returned the committee for answer, that had he known their intention, he should have saved them the trouble. Province of Massachusetts Bay. By the GOVERNOR, A PROCLAMATION. WHERERAS certain hand-bills have been posted In sundry places in the town of Salem calling upon the merchants, freeholders and other inhabitants of said town, to meet at the Town-House Chamber on Wed- nesday next, at nine o’clock in the morning, to consider of, and determine upon measures for opposing the execution of divers late acts of Parliament And whereas by a late act of Parliament, all town-meetings cal- led without the consent of the Governor, (except the annual meet- ings, in the months of March and May, are illegal. GIVEN at Salem the 23 day of August, 1774. By his Excellency’s command, THOMAS GAGE THOS. FLUCKER, Secretary. GOD save the King. At a meeting of the freeholders, and other inhabitants of Salem, held yesterday at the County-House in that place, the Hon. Richard Derby, Esq; Mr. John Pickering, jun. Mr. Jonathan Ropers, Captain Timothy Pickering, Capt. Jonathan Gardner, jun. and Captain Richard Manning, were chosen deputies from the several towns in the county of Essex, to be held at Ipswich on the 6th of September. His Excellency the Governor, early in the morning of the same day, issued a proclamation forbidding the above or any town-meet- ing--sent for the Committee of Correspondence, and demanded of them, if they were the authors of the hand-bills, issued for calling said meeting, to which they answered, they and some others were. His Excellency desired they would immediately require the people assembled to disperse, or he should send the High Sheriff, and if there was any opposition, he was determined to support him. We hear that a new Assembly is to be called to meet at Salem, the 26th of October next. The following is taken from the Massachusetts Spy. We this moment learn from Salem, that the Governor sent for the Committee of Correspondence, while the people were in meet- ing, and questioned them, whether they were concerned in issuing the notification for the meeting? to which they answered in the affirmative. – It is further said, the Governor has since sent his warrants and taken up the said Committee of Correspondence of Salem. --Quere, What will become of this? On a late spirited SUBSCRIPTION. ’Twas an happy Device, I thought then, and think still, For if Brandy won’t save them, we know Nothing will. On the Poor of BOSTON being employed in Paving the Streets, IN spite of Rice, in spite of Wheat, Sent for the BOSTON poor – to eat. In sptie of Brandy, one would think, Sent for the BOSTON Poor – to drink; Poor are the BOSTON Poor indeed, And needy, tho’ there is no Need: They cry for Bread; the mighty Ones, Instead of Bread, give only Stones. RISUM teneatis? ha! ha! he! August 28. Last Monday week when the Hon. Isaac Royall Esq; was informed by the Governor, that he was appointed by his Majesty’s Mandamus, to be one of this Majesty’s new Council, he< as a worthy Patriot, absolutely declined accepting a Seat at the new appointed Board. </div> <h6>Column 2</h6> Extract of a Letter from Great Barrington. At the late opening of the courts at Great Barrington, in Massachusetts’s Government, a body of fifteen hundred assembled, on an apprehension, that the Judges were to proceed to act under the new regulations appointed by the Parliament of Great-Britain, and although they were informed that the acts of Parliament for that purpose were not arrived, and, consequently, the business of the court would be conducted in the usual way; still they would not allow the Judges to proceed, giving to understand, it was required they should quit the town immediately, which was com- plied with. There were 1200 persons of the Massachusetts, and about 300 from Litchfield, and its vicinities, in Connecticut Govern- ment; a number of the latter were taken into custody by the Sher- riff, and brought before the Honourable Eliphalet Dyer, Esq; who with great solemnity and severity reprehended the delinquents; he obliged them also to enter into recognizance for their appearance at the next court, which measures have happily restored order and due deference to the laws in those pars of the two provinces.” NEWPORT, (Rhode Island) August 22. A Letter from Boston says that town is besieged by 6 regiments 20 pieces of brass cannon, 2 mortars, and a number of men of war; but that the inhabitants are not the least intimidated, and WILL NEVER GIVE UP. Arrived at Dartmouth, on Friday last, Capt. Edy Coffin, from whaling; who, on the 6th inst, met with a very heavy gale of wind at sea, and on the 8th, Long. 61, Lat. 40, spoke the ship Charming Sally, William Hodge, master, belonging to Philadelphia, bound from Scotland to New-York, or Philadelpia; who had, in the same lost all his masts, bowsprit, head, and every thing off her deck, split one of his pumps, and received other damage: He brought out 80 passengers, 6 of whom were unfortunately kil- led, and 15 wounded:--Capt. Coffin, supplied him with a boat, and some other necessities. NEW_YORK, August 31. Yesterday arrived the ship Thetis, Captain Wigmore from Lon- don, which place he left the 6th of July, and the Downs the 10th; in his passage, on the 28th of August, in lat. 39, 18, long. 68, 53, he spoke the Brig. Montague, Capt. Collins from Faulkland’s Islands, for Boston, who had been out five months; his people were in great distress with scurvy; to appearance they had had great success. We are informed, that government has paid the Hon. the East- India Company for the Tea, shipped, destroyed, stored in, or sent back from North-America. The act imposing duties upon certain liquors, &c. imported into Quebec, we are informed is to take place on the first day of May, 1775, General Carleton, Governor of Quebec, had kissed hands and taken leave of his Majesty, and was to sail for that city after the departure of Captain Wigmore, with his lady, sister of the Earl of Effingham. The County of Albany have chosen Philip Schuyler, Esq; to represent them as a Delegate at the General Congress. All the Delegates from the Eastward have passed this city on their way to the General Congress. This day James, Duane, Isaac Low, Philip Livingston, John Alsop, and John Jay, Esqrs. set out for Philadelphia, to meet the Delegates of the other Colonies in the General Congress. Wednesday the 24th, Stephen Hopkins, Esq; one of the Dele- gates for Rhode Island, with his Lady, arrived at Elizabeth Town, on their way to the Congress at Philadelphia. All the Light Infantry companies of the regiments upon the British establishment are Brigaded, and the command given to Colonel How. The schooner Mercy, Amaro Andre, late master and owner, is now in Mr. Richard Westcott’s possession, at little Egg Harbour; she was carried in there by the navigator, who was put on board by Capt. Fanning. William Wood, one of the crew, supposed to have been concerned in the murder of Amaro Andre, is commit- ed to Gloucester goal, to take his trial on an indictment for that offence. Mr. John Dodge, a relation of Captain Andre, is gone to take possession of the schooner. On Monday evening last, the Committee of Correspondence met according to adjournment; and as this was the last time of their assembling before the departure of our Delegates, the business of the ensuing Congress was discussed with a manly firmness, and a becoming freedom of sentiment. Three of the Delegates were pre- sent, and paid great attention to the opinions of their fellow citi- zens; declaring themselves happy to receive information on those important points, that were shortly to come before them; the whole scope, extension, and consequences of which, they were un able as yet to comprehend. The points mostly insisted upon in these debates, were; That if it was recommended to the Bostoni- ans to pay for the tea, as an act of justice, their port would soon be opened, and then we should stand upon our former ground of im- porting no goods liable to a duty.---That nothing but ”dire ne- cessity,”according to our own Resolves, should induce us to break off our connections with the parent country; and that whenever we should be reduced to the last, sad alternative of entering into a none importation agreement, it ought not to be a partial one, like the last, when some men made fortunes by the ruin of others; but that it should include and suspend the importation of every European commodity, from all parts of the world. When two of the gentlemen appointed a Committee to collect for our suffering brethren in Boston, set out upon that business, the first gentleman they called upon was Mr. Deane, an eminent Distil- ler at the North River, who generously gave them ten pounds in cash, and the best pipe of brandy in his distillery, valued at twenty eight pounds; observing at the same time, that the generosity of the Virginians and Carolinians, &c. was great and hounourable with respect to food, but he thought such glorious sufferers for the com- mon good, ought to drink as well as eat PHILADELPHIA, August 28. The Delaware Lottery, for the sale of lands belonging to the Earl of Stirling, began drawing at Burlington Island, on Thursday last, and by yesterday afternoon they had drawn 5400 tickets, and ex- pect to finish on Thursday next; the great prize is still in the wheel. The inspectors of the drawing of this lottery are the Hon. John Lawrence and Daniel Coxe, and John Kidd, Esq; of the Council of New-Jersey; Charles Petit, Esq; Secretary of said province; Thomas Hewlings and Daniel Ellis, Esqrs, of Burlingont; William Coxe and John Kidd, Esqrs; Judges for the county of Bucks, and William Pidge- on, Esq; of Trentown. Yesterday arrived the ship Alexander, Capt. Hunter, from Lon- donderry, with about 600 passengers. It is said, in the Boston Gazette and in the New-York Gazetteer, that the Lord Chatham has deserted the cause of America. The Ame- ricans thank, and honour him for his past services, but are so far from being willing to rest the justice of their cause upon his or any other mans opinion, that they will not abandon their principles, should an Angel descend from Heaven, and plead in behalf of the late measures of the British Parliament. (See his Speech in former Papers, and then judge if he has deserted the American Cause.) <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> HAMPTON, September 13th, 1774. INWARD ENTRY. Schooner St. Andrew, John Sinclair from New-York; with Rum, Molasses, Load-Sugar, Vinegar and Flour. Brig Jenny, James Welch from New-York, with Ballast. Sloop Cedar, Martin Murphy form Philadelphia; with Rum Wine, Bar-Iron, Soap, Chocolate, Earthen Ware, Chairs and Leather. Schooner Peggy, James Pastuir from Grenadoes with Rum. Sloop Betsey, Francis Hudson form Jamaica; with Rum, Ma- hogony, Ginger, and Pimento. Brig Kingston Packet, Joseph Turner from Hull; with Euro- pean Goods, and Passengers. CLEARED OUTWARD. Snow Planter, David Bowers for London with Tobacco, and Hhds. Staves, Sloop Barrie, Andrew Watson Commander for Antigua, with Corn and Shingles. Ship Dorothy, John Butler Commander for Leith; with To-, bacco, Tar, and Staves. Sloop Lively, John Cox Commander for Antigua; with Corn, and Shingles.> NORFOLK, September 15* Extract of a Letter from New-York, dated September 7. ”About two o’clock last Monday afternoon, we had an ac- count here, transmitted by one Col. Putnam, who lives abou sixty miles from Boston in Connecticut government, that the ships and army had destroyed that city by a Bombardment; but as we have had no regular expres from the spot on the occasion; it is not credited, and I really believe there is no foundation for any part of the re- port.” P. S. Since writing the above, some Gentlemen have arrived from Boston, who contradict the report entirely. On Saturday last, Mr. JOHN WILKINS departed this Life: His Character as a Gentleman and as a Merchant, recommended Him to the general Esteem and Favour of all with whom he was known to, or connected with. FOR SALE, THE SLOOP NONPAREIL, Burthen 3200 Bushels; Built for private Use, and of an easy Draught of Water---Four Years Old, and well fited. For Term, apply to NICHOLAS B. SEABROOK. Norfolk, September 14, 1774. FOR SALE, A Vessel now on the Stocks, One hundred and twenty Tuns Burthen; calculated for stowing Tobacco or Sugar; will be finished in December next. For terms, apply to WRIGHT WESTCOTT. Norfolk, September 13, 1774. tbctf. THE Subscriber at his Manufactory, or at his Store in Church- Street, Continues to make and sell all sort of Candle and Soap, at the lowest Prices.---He is willing upon having a mode- rate Allowance for Trouble, to manufacture Tallow for any Gentle- man or Family, who may have a Quantity for that Purpose: the Terms will be easy—those may apply as above, MORTO BRIEN. N. B. Without Flattery, he can assure the Public in general, that he is fully qualified to do any Piece of Work, in the Way he professes; as such he has been known by many Gentlemen who have been so good as to Favour him with Employment. NORFOLK SEPTEMBER 14, 1774. I DO hereby give Notice, that the Partnership of HARGRAVES & ORANGE is Dissolved by mu- tual Agreement: Mr. HARGRAVES having purchased my Part of the Stock, has taken the Whole on himself. Those who have any Demands against said Con- cern, are desired to apply to Mr. HARGRAVE, WILLIAM ORANGE. Norfolk, September 13th, 1774. ANY Person that wants BILLIARD BALLS of any Size, may have them, or old ones turned over, by applying to HARDRESS WALLER. Church-Street. Norfolk, September 13th, 1774. IMPORTED in the last Ships from BRITAIN, and to be sold by the Subscriber at Captain FRANCIS PEART’S: Fine and Coarse HATS, Broad CLOTHS, white and coloured FUSTIANS, JENNETS Shapes for VESTS and BREETCHES; Silk and Thread STOCKINGS, Mens SHOES; and a small parcel of the most ap- proved BOOKS. JOHN PEW. NORFOLK Sep. 14, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. OH such a fight! I’ve been upon the course, And he may talk his nonsense till he’s hoarse: What matters an old Canterbury story? Upon my soul, Portsmouth’s in it glory. Such galloping, such gambling and such betting, Such capering, such cutting and curvetting! Oh! such a world of bothering and of noise, So many Country hacks and College boys: Then there is such a riot and a rattle With lists of terrible, terrible high-bred cattle; LIST of the SPORTING LADIES, Sir! – O Lord, This foolish Poet’s no where, take my word, He’s jaded at two heats as I’m alive; ’Tis well it’s out of rule to start for five. What signifies his farce! ‘tis all a jest; Upon my soul, Firetail’s a lovely beast--- So sleek, so trim, so slender and so thin, They lead him out, and then they lead him in. Oh, if that Roman fellow now was there, (What was his name?) that made his horse Lord May’r; He might have choice and plenty, a whole stud Of Senators and Consul’s, thorough blood. What neighing after one another’s spouses, What snorting and what kicking in both houses! Shake but the sieve, as sure as I am born, There’s none amongst ‘em but wou’d come to corn. Why such a hair-brain’d spark might think it wit To turn his stable loose into the Pit: Long-tail and bob-tail, blacks and sprightly bays, And filthy duns and old flea bitten greys, Young high-bred fillies, and fine dappled mares, And braying Critics with long pricking ears: Stand by your Poet, Sirs; and keep your places, You’ll get no harm at our Portsmouth races. ADVERTISEMENTS. WOOLENS. The Subscriber expects in Daily, per the KING- STON Packet, Captain JOESEPH TURNER from HULL. A large Assortment of Coarse WOOLLENS, viz. SIX QUARTER Cloths with necessary Trimmings: and other small Packages (value about 40l. sterl. each.) Consisting of Coarse Duffels, Frizes, Fear- noughts, Half Thicks, Bearskins, KENDAL Cottons Negro Blanketing, Bed Blankets, White Plading, Ruggs of different Kinds and other Goods, which he will sell reasonable for Cash or short Credit. JOHN STONEY. Norfolk, September 5th, 1774. For LIVERPOOL, the BRIG MOLLY, JOHN COLLINS, MASTER; will sail in a month---can take in (besides what’s already engaged} about fifty Hhds. of tobacco, on liberty of Consignment. For terms, apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH Norfolk, September 6, 1774. THE SLOOP POLLY, JACOB FOX, Master; ESTABLISHED as a PACKETT, to go constantly between this Place and NEW-YORK; has exceeding good Accom- modation for PASSENGERS, and will car- ry them upon very moderate Terms. Any Gentlemen having GOODS to ship, by directing then to the Subscriber, may depend on the greatest Care being taken of them; and should the Vessel not be here when they arrive, they will be landed with- out any Expense to the Proprietor (Grain excepted;) He proposes taking a very low Freight. THOMAS HEPBURN. NORFOLK, June 30, 1774. WANTED A PAIR of Young BAY GELDINGS, not under fourteen hands and an half high, half blooded and well match’d: A good price will be given for such, if brought to the Portsmouth Races, by ATCHISON & PARKER. Norfolk, August 11, 1774. </div> NORFOLK: Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN and Co., by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gatefully Received, and duly Inserted.---Advertisements, of a moderate Length, for 3s. the first time, and 2 s. each time after.---Price of the PAPER, 12 s. 6 d. per Annum. <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> PAINTING, CARVING, and GIL- DING, of SHIPPIMG in the LON- DON TASTE, executed in the neatest Manner by the Subscriber: SUCH as Ships, Heads, Tassarells, quarter pieces and Badges.---Gentlemen who are pleased to Favour him with their Commands, may depend on the greatest Punctuality and Dispatch.---All sorts of ornamental Embellishments in Painting, will be done in the most approved Taste. Colonel VEAL’S Wharf, THOMAS MASON Portsmouth, July 27, 1774. from London. ALL GENTLEMEN holding Subscription Papers for the PORTSMOUTH RACES, are requested for give them in- to the Printer hereof as soon as they can. The Subscribers to said Races may pay the Sums they have subscribed for, to Mr. JOHN SHEDDEN in Norfolk; to Mr. RICHARD NESTER in Portsmouth, or to either of the Trustees, who expect to have the whole of the Subscription Money collected by the tenth of next month. GEORGE VEAL. JOHN GOODRICH senr. HENRY BROWN. Trustees SAMUEL KER. JOHN MITCHELL. Portsmouth, August 10, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber in Hallifax coun ty in Virginia, a convict servant boy named ISAAC HART: calls himself a Jew, is about sixteen or seventeen years of age, dark complexioned and has a down look; is about five fee three or four inches high, has nothing very remarkable about him except his ear, which turns in towards his head in a very uncommon manner. Whoever delivers the said boy to Myslef, or to Mr. SAMUEL DAVIES at Petersburg, shall receive Forty Shillings if taken within one hun- dred and above fifty miles from home, and in pro- portion for a greater distance. RICHARD BAYNE. September 3d, 1774. JAMES HALDANE COPPER-SMITH, and BRASS FOUNDER, in CHURCH STREET near the CHURCH, NORFOLK. Continues to carry on his BUSINESS as Usual MAKES and Sells all sorts of Copper Work, viz. Stills, Brewing Coppers, Sugar Boilers, Ful- lers, and Hatters Coppers, Brass MILL Work, Capu- chin Plate-Warmers, Tea Kitchins, all sorts of Ship, Fish, and Wash Kettles, Stew Pans, Dutch Ovens, Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans, Coffee and Chocolate Pots, &c. at the most Reasonable Rates; He gives the best Pri- ces, for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter or Lead. Those who are so obliging as favour me with their employ in the mending or tinning Old Work, may depend on having them soon done, and in the neatest and compleatest manner.<.br>JAMES HALDANE. N.B. He makes and mends all Sorts of Pewter Worms for Stills, &c. and Plummers Work, such as Leaden Cisterns for catching Rain Water; Ship and House Work, &amp.c.&c. Norfolk, August 16, 1774. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nine penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark green eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in BOSTON, from whence he removed to QUEBEC, assuming the cha- racter of a merchant in both places; he was also once in trade in NEW-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain JOHN F.PRUYM, for AL- BANY, and took him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of clothes. Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THORP in any of his Ma- jesty’s goals on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds when convicted. Apply to CURSON and SETON of New-York; JOSEPH WHARTON, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT CHRISTIE, of Baltimore; JAMES GIBSON, and Co. Virginia; JOHN BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAH BOURNE, or JOHN ROWE of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seem this JOSEPH THORP, since the 19th of June last past, or know any thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MSARH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent. COFFEE to be Sold CHEAP for CASH, or on Short CREDIT, by HARMANSON and HARVEY, NORFOLK, September 1st, 1774. </div> <div class="<column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> PORTSMOUTH, June, 25, 1774. A PURSE of 100 GUINES to be run for by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, over the Two Mile Course at this Place, the best two Heats in three, on Tuesday the 20th of September, carrying Weight for Age, agreeable to the Articles of the said Purse, which are to be seen in the Hands of Mr. RICHARD NESTER Merchant there, with whom all Hoses starting for said Purse are to be entered, the Day before the Race at farthest. The Money to be paid to the Winner immediately after the Race.---It is also proposed to have two more Races, one on the Wednesday following, for 50 l. the other on Thursday for 30 l. which will be advertised particularly, as soon as the Subscriptions are full. FOR SALE. CHOICE NEW CASTLE COALS on board the Brigantine COUNTESS, JOHN SMITH Master, lying off the County Wharf at ONE SHILLING per Bushel. Apply to the Captain on board, or at Mr. JOHN BROWN’s Store. JOHN SMITH. N. B. A good PRICE will be allowed for White and Red Oak Hhd. Staves of the following Dimensions; 3 feet 6 Inches long, 3 – 1 half Inches wide, and 3-4ths of an Inch thick on the Heart Edge, delivered on Board said Vessel. Norfolk, September 5th, 1774. All persons indebted to JOHN HUNTER, late of NORFOLK Borough, deceased; are desired to make speedy payment to the subscriber: and those who have any demands against the Estate, are desired to bring in their Accounts properly attested, that they may be discharged. JOSEPH HARDING, Administrator. September 8, 1774. 2 w. HAVING taken Mr. Foushee into Partnership the 20th of April last; we are very desirous to settle our old Concern. We therefore beg, that those indebted will either discharge their Accounts or give bond.----Mr. Andrew Martin will call on them for that purpose; and as we have already given great Indul- gence, we hope our friends will comply with this reasonable Re- quest. RAMSAY & TAYLOR. Norfolk, August 30th, 1774. WHEREAS the partnership of BEGG, and ALLASON, disolves the first of October; all persons who have any demands against them are de- sired to bring in their accounts that they may be set tled; and those who are indebted to the Concern, are requested to make speedy Payment. JOHN BEGG JOHN ALLASON Norfolk September 7th, 1774. THE subscriber having sold on commission, for John Sym Esq; a quantity of Flour payable in April last, for which he has not received one shilling. And since, has disposed of another quan- tity payable at the ensuing October court; begs leave to acquaint those, who are not punctual at the next meeting, that he will either deliver up their notes and accounts to the above Gentleman, of bring suit for the same immediately, as he shall direct. I have for sale, a genteel Post Chaise, very little made use of which may be had at first cost, by applying to MATTHEW PHRIP. Norfolk, August 18, 1774. For Charter to any Part of EUROPE. THE Ship SPARLING, WILLIAM PRIESTMAN Master, Burthen about 500 Hogsheads, 13000 Bushels, or 2500 Barrels.----For Terms, apply to JOHN LAWRENCE & Co. WHO have just imported in said vessel from Liverpool, Irish Linens, Oznaburgs, Kendal Cottons, Felt Hats, Sail Canvas, Mold and Dipt Candles, Hard Soap, Nails Load Sugar, fine Salt, Coals, Queen’s China Plates in small Crates, Seine Twine, bottled Beer, Cheese, &c &c. &c. They have also for Sale West India Rum, Old Spirits, Muscova- do Sugar, Coffee, Ginger, Pimento, Molasses, Madeira Wine, &c. Norfolk, August 30, 1774. IMPORTED in the Brig Lord Dunmore, and are to be Sold by WILLIAM HODZARD on reason- able Terms: A Lot of choice Windward Coast Slaves consisting of four Women, four Boys, and two Girls all very likely. NORFOLK September 7th, 1774. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> Virginia Gazette OR NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, Do thou! Great Liberty! Inspire our Souls! Or may our Deaths be Glorified in thy Just Defence. June, 15. 1774 (No. 2.) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the Printer of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. SIR, AS the Privilege of living under a free Govern- ment, induces many to communicate their Sen- timents on the present Discontents, which have roused all Ranks of Peo- ple; I hope to claim your Indulgence from that pu- blic spirited Principle. If we examine the origin of Power as far back as the Assemblies of ancient Greece, we shall find Men of consummate Wisdom, possessing every valuable Quali- ty which adorns a private Station, and carrying those acquirements into every Branch of their ADMINISTRA- TION; Hearing with Candor, bearing with Patience, and determining with TRUTH, Actuated by that public Spirit which is the Essence of Freedom; their Decisions were observed with solemn Reverence and TRUTH. While the highest Points of Interest and Liberty are discussed with equal Freedom in such general Assemblies. Our Rights like the Radii of a Circle verging to one Point, must center in the general good of the whole. There are fundamental Principles in all Governments, by which alone the civil Equality of the Laws can be preserved. It is by preserving, these inviolate, that Na- tions arrive at their meridian of Glory, and that the Constitution of Britain so happily modelled, first founded her original Splendor; and is still so respec- table in the eyes of Europe. Liberty should be free from all Restraint, but such as the Laws of the Land prescribe, therefore all Proceedings unsanctioned by the Principality of the Constitution, must fall to the Ground. Now as Laws are reciprocal Bonds which uphold the machine of Government, each Branch of Legislation preserving an Equilibruim, contributes to the Honour, Strength, and Dignity of the Nation. For the executive Power of the Crown can have no undue Influence, while neither of the Estates inter- fere with those powers which are constitutionally vested in other hands. From these Premises it will appear that Power thus constituted, being founded on imme- morial Custom, and directed by uniform Principle is supreme. Nor can moderate Men ever dream of draw- ing such an Authority into Contempt from crude Murmurrings without Doors; If they should, Where shall we find Courage and Conduct to resist Oppression and Contempt? Where shall the peaceable find an Asylum from the tumultuous Threats of the unwary. Is not a due Obedience to legal Authority, a funda- mental Principle in all Governments. Are we exempt from those Ties, or can we countenance a set of Men who are violating all Laws human and divine without Distinction. As there is no Perfection in Human Na- ture, the best may be deceived. The erroneous No- tions of a few, certainly gave Birth to the Commo- tions to the Northward. No One has a just Title to Charge the Whole with the Misconduct of a few, as I cannot suppose the disguis’d Chevaliers who destroy’d the Tea at BOSTON, could have been countenanced, or their proceedings connived at by Men of distin- guished Character. The Operations of Nature are flow and chronical Diseases in political as well as hu- man bodies they must not be cauterized by violent corro- sives, yet they may yield in both to judicious and well timed specifics of the palliative kind. For the truth of this appeal to the medical Tribe, and rest my Ve- racity on their verdict. It is the BOSTON Port Bill which has awakened the MINDS of the People, and filled them with such alarming apprehensions, and it is equally certain that the Commercial Interests of the Colonies should be a leading Object of Parliamentary Attention. If AMERICA is in a flourishing State, Bri- tish Power will be aggrandized, which is the sole and the firm Barrier of our Defence. That every honest struggle for liberty is praise-worthy must be allowed by all who set a just Value on the dignified Character of a free People. Nothing convinces me so much of the loyalty of the Colonists, as their frequent dutiful Applications to the Throne for Redress when aggriev- ed, nor can any Thing disgust me more, than to hear them charged with that Republican Spirit, which all Friends to the present Form of Government must de- </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> test and reject. Tho’ the Formation of beneficial Laws is the greatest Stretch of human Sagacity, Crude No- tions will imperceptibly undermine the political Sy- stem in the wisest States. The pretended Magic of in- spiration will gain many Prosylites to superstition. Thus the imperceptible Hand of Time will discover true Patriotism from that ambitious Zeal, which after long convulsing the Frame of Government, will subside into a Calm at last. A real Patriot comprehends all that is good and great; A lover of his King, a Friend to his Country, and thereby a noble Pattern of public Virtue to all succeeding Ages. Far be it from me to suppose that the American Soil could not produce such exalted Beings: Yet as the Colonies are not at present Independent States, nor can they be their Friends who advise them to oppose their Mother Country. As the Boston Port Bill has given Rife to much Speculation, I think the best Use we can make of ours, is to petition the Government for a Repeal of that Act under the Sanction of such Concessions as the Dictates of Honour prescribe; and to certify our Disapprobation of Tyranny, and Re- spect for Loyalty at the same Time. Indeed I think it the Duty of all Ranks of People, to unite in so con- ciliating a Measure, and liable to be attended with such happy Consequences. From these Premises it may be necessary to consider what the Bostonians have a right to expect from us, and whether their Com- plaints are well or ill founded. For admitting the Necessity to contribute to their Support, which is at best but an equivocal Duty, till we have first conside- red our own Situation. Their Grievances at Present very imperfectly understood, should be stated to us with the most distinguished Impartiality: I cannot help viewing with compassionate concern, the Measures in which some regardless of the true Interests of Society, would willingly embark us in. For as all Commu- nities are governed by stated Laws, and have separate Interests to pursue, certainly they should be settled on a firm Base before the Collective Views of the whole are discussed. I am informed by those who are conversant in Mo ney Matters, that, that glittering Commodity has not been seen among us for a considerable Time, But like a Bird of Passage has taken her Flight to more happy Climes. As the Impudence of a Few has in- troduced much Confusion in BOSTON, and we have it in our Power to live in Harmony and Peace. Let us pay a deliberate Attention to our own essential Con- cerns; If our Trade is depressed, if we are really har- rassed by exorbitant Taxes; it is a very ill chosen Junc- ture to oppose those who can Relieve, Support, and Confirm us in these MATERIAL POINTS. But I am of Opinion, that the Outages at BOSTON, have arisen from a despondency of Sentiment, on finding their Trade cramped by the Duty on TEA, and considering it as the immediate Measure of the India Company, fully determined to aggrandize themselves, and repair former Losses by exporting that pernicious Weed to the Continent. Beside I must strongly inculcate a proper Consideration of our Strength, in this small trading Town, where for want of Leisure and Experience, we cannot determine the Power of Government with Ac- curacy and Precision: For the will without the Means, must always prove inefficacious; as Desires are generally strongest in the Frame, when the Power to support them becomes Extinct. I would therefore in like Manner as it was proposed, to Store and take an Inventory of the Tea; first advise that a Calculation should be made of the immense Debts we own LON- DON, BRISTOL, &c. and devise Ways and Means for the Payment. This would be an Association of an honourable Stamp, which would not only convince Mankind on the other Side of the Atlantic, that we are not solely governed by Self-Interested Principles, but would establish our Dignity, as Members of So- ciety, and reveal our Political Consequence. This Mode of Proceeding would be consistent with strict Ju- stice and expressive of sound Policy. These are two Hints which may not suit every Reader, for to con- vince some that it is possible for the Crown to be Right, in any one Measure, would be harder than to Convert a Mahometan to the Christian Faith. There may be Flaws in the State Machine, but if we should attempt to mend them, the Experiment would equal, if not surpass that of the rash Phaeton and perhaps be at- tended with similar Consequences. As my Opinions </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> are totally free from any Party Views; As no Man more admires the Independance of a liberal Mind, I have no other Wish than that my Sentiments should be canvassed with that poignant Sagacity, which supe- rior Genius suggests; Therefore, Sir, If what I have advanced is consistent with that Neutral Plan which you have promised to observe, I hope it will obtain an early Admission. CANDIDUS. Norfolk Borough, June 14. 1774 CONTINUED from our LAST. carries along with it such an inefficacy, as must convince every delibe- rate Observer, that it has never been maturely considered, and could only be adapted by those who have more Patriotism than Prudence. Manufactures and Commerce are the only Sources of real Wealth; the former of these this Country at present does not, and for many Years to come cannot enjoy in any considerable De- gree; an extensive Commerce is the sole Fountain from whence we can draw pecuniary or political Riches, and when this is dried up, our growing Independance will stagnate; and we must sink into our original Imbecility. It has been generally observed that this Coun- try can do better than any other, without mutual traffic with other Nations, as we have all the necessaries of Life among ourselves; and were this Hypothesis not very easily confuted, it might perhaps have been admitted. If political Theorists confine this Remark to NORTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA, MARYLAND and PENSYLVANIA, the truth of it may be granted them; but in what a miserable Si- tuation would the more Southern and Northern Provinces be, whose very Existence depends upon their Foreign Trade, as they produce but few of the Articles more immediately necessary for the support of Life, and from the Nature of their Soil and Climate never can make enough to sustain their numerous Inhabitants. So that were the Avenues of Commerce shut up, these Colonies would not be able to find Money to procure Nourishment, and they have no- thing that the Corn Provinces want from them in Barter. Yet al- lowing that the general produce of BRITISH AMERICA justified the Observation, no Nation or People in these modern Ages can long exist in a State of Freedom, who live entirely abstracted from, and unconnected with others; because where there is not a constant cir- culation of Money or Commodities, there can never be any Equa- lity among the People; and it is demonstrable that Riches among the Land-holders, and Dependance, the sure concomitant of Po- verty, among the inferior Classes, must always be productive of Ty- ranny. But were a Plan of this Nature to be now resolutely A- dopted and adhered to, throughout all BRITISH AMERICA, how deplorable would be the Fate of Thousands, unacquainted with A- griculture, unprovided with the Necesaries of Cultivation, and bred to such Arts and Sciences as would then become superfluous; in such a Situation they must either remove to other Countries where their Industry might be beneficial to them, or live here the abject dependants on the bounty of others, who in all probability having no Market to encourage their Labour, would make not more than they could consume. Allowing for the difference there is between the Sentiments and practices of ancient and modern Politicians, we may form some tolerable conjectures of what would be our condition, living altogether within ourselves, by enquiring into the situation of the LACEDEMONIANS in like circumstances. At the time when LYCURGUS planned his Code of Institutions, Property among the SPARTANS was very unequally divided. This sagacious Law-giver destroyed all inequality at one Blow. The property of all the lands in the State was thrown together, and became at the disposal of the Legislator, who forbade every branch of industry to the Citizens, and divided the lands into equal portions among them, hereby re- ducing all to an equality in point of fortune. But in order to com- pleat his plan of making them live within themselves, he found it necessary to introduce slavery among the lower ranks in his Repub- lic; and the Lands were cultivated by the Helotes, who were o- bliged to deliver a determinate Quantity of the Produce to the Pro- prietor of the Ground, and were only permitted to reserve enough for their own Support. The austere frugality which he introduced among them was such as it would be allowed to attempt to imitate; and their being bred to nothing but Arms, rendered them secure from Foreign Attacks, as their Poverty and martial Disposition left no State any Thing to expect from them, but a bloody resistance. And if among a People where the Lands were equally divided, and Luxury was unknown, Slavery was an essential in the Constitu- tion; how much more unavoidable would it be, where no such e- quality ever was, or it is presumed ever will be introduced, and where habitual Luxury has rendered a Spartan Oeconomy impracticable. We have neither the same Poverty of Soil from Nature, nor the same martial Spirit from Education to guard us against the enter- prizes of contending Princes; and a Country which may be made an inexhaustible Source of the true Riches of a State, would not long be left to enjoy itself in tranquility, amidst the jarring Interests of Nations. An able Minister would therefore disregard our Non- Commercial Association, as being destructive of that very end for which it was designed; and would undoubtedly see that we must in- evitably fall into that Pit which we had dug for Great Britain, and destroy the very Sinews of a lasting and effectual opposition to his Measures. And if the British Merchants will not interpose for our Relief when they desire an Interest from our Commerce, we cannot reasonably expect it, when we have withdrawn that Interest from them. But it is said, that by refusing to pay our Debts to them, we will make them our Advocates; but surely a Denial of Right to others destroys our Claim to it from them. Rather ought we to accelerate our Remittances to them, and thereby engage them to be more tenacious of the Liberties of a People from whose traffic they derive such Advantages. A Subject of this Magnitude might excuse a more extensive dis- cussion, but the Limits of a Newspaper forbid it. Should this first Essay however meet the public’s Approbation, and you shall </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> shall think proper to indulge Me, I may perhaps again encroach up- on your Press; unless in the mean time some more judicious Pa- tron of Liberty should Improve upon these Hints, and favour the PUBLIC with his Sentiments on a Subject so intimately connected with their Happiness. COLUMBUS. NGRFOLK, May 30th, 1774. At a General Meeting of the Merchants, Tradesmen, and other Inhabitants of the Bo- rough of NORFOLK, and Town of PORTSMOUTH, on Monday the 30th of May, 1774. VOTED, THAT THOMAS NEWTON junr. Esq; one of our late worthy Burgesses, be ap- pointed Moderator, and WILLIAM DAVIES, Clerk of this Meeting. Mr. NEWTON accordingly took the chair, when the letters and other papers transmitted from BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, AND BALTI- MORE, together with the resolution of the late house of Burgesses of this Colony, and the asso- ciation of the late Members and others after the dissolution of the General Assembly, were seve- rally read and heard, and upon the question put, RESOLVED, THAT THOMAS NEWTON junr. JOSEPH HUTCHINGS, JOHN GOODRICH, PAUL LOYALL, JAMES TAYLOR, MATTHEW PHRIPP, ALEX. LOVE, ROBERT SHEDDEN, ROBERT TAY- LOR, SAMUEL INGLIS, SAMUEL KER, HE RY BROWN, JOHN GREENWOOD, NEIL JAMIESON, JOHN MITCHEL, ALEX. SKINNER, WILLIAM HARVEY, THOMAS BROWN, ROBERT GILMOUR, or any five of them be a committee to correspond with several committees in the different com- mercial towns of this continent, on the impor- tant subject of those papers, and acquaint them with the sentiments of the inhabitants of these towns; and to take such other steps for the re- lief of our suffering brethren of BOSTON, and the establishment of the rights of the colonies, as to the committee shall appear most expedient and effectual. WILLIAM DAVIES, Clerk of the Meeting. Wednesday the first of June was observed in this place, and in Portsmouth as a day of solemn fasting and prayer, and sermons suitable to the sad occasion were preached in both towns. The uncommon attention shewn to the appointment, by the strictest observance of the day, is a proof, however vainly our foes may dream of disunion among us, we are united throughout this exten- sive continent, that the colonies are a band of brothers, and that an injury to One will be re- sented by ALL. The letter from the committee to Charlestown, Boston and Baltimore, shall be inserted in our next. TO THE KING’S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. I Have paid some attention to a whole squadron of rhetorical ar- guments relative to the present dispute between Great Britain, and her charter colonies in America, and the removal of the Cu- stom-house from Boston; but I do not find either in the Partizan or Patriot any one salutary of favourable conclusion whereon to ground a reasonable reconciliation to the honour of the litigants. The claim and pretensions on both sides the Atlantic having been so singularly stated for the opinion of the Public, appear of too delicate a nature to say precisely what that mode must be that can really produce so desirable an event. Delicate as the question is, I will venture to take it by quite a- nother handle, and in the plainest manner, intelligent to the pea- sant, throw in my mite in a few observations rather appearing per- tinent to the solution, than impertinently offering what the greatest men have declined, to decide a question so interesting in its conse- quences for the honour, dignity, and welfare, of this great king- dom. With submission, we should first entertain a high opinion of the encrease of population, and its utility to the Merchant and manu- facturer: and, for arguments-sake, only go so far back as the year 1725, when the five principal provinces of North America took from Great Britain no more of her manufactures than about 18 or 20,000 £. a year; but since that period, and before the passing the Stamp-act the Americans have exceeded that demand in difference from 20,000 £. to 500,000 £. a year in these provinces; and there is not a doubt re- maining of the demand and consumption of your manufactures, in proportion to their encrease of emigrants, were a prudent confidence places in their loyalty and affection. Secondly, your Majesty’s American subjects seem entirely placed by Divine Providence as a general mart of nursery here, your only respectable trade and commerce is left, that can advantage these kindoms, by an annual consumption of your wares, manufactures, and other merchandize, to the amount of five millions; and if you </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> take a further idea of this commerce 100 years hence, their demand and consumption will naturally keep pace with their encrease of po- pulation, by the consumption alone, which pays a great encrease of revenue, even in the gross manufactory of the merchandize they take from these kingdoms. Thirdly, the Geography of America should be clearly understood, the different climates in which to enlarge every improvement for the general benefit of trade and commerce; the nature of her ports and harbours; their impossibility of building fleets; nay, even their trade with each neighbouring province by sea, may be suppressed in a mo- ment. Surely, Sire, while you remain Sovereign of the seas, you cannot suppose they should give these kingdoms a moment’s uneasi- ness: thus situated, it would be uncharitable to entertain the least apprehensions of a revolt, and throwing off that dependance they never can adopt in favour of any other power upon earth. Fourthly, the Americans, upon a moment’s reflection, are at this day only in an infant state of existence; and I know not of any one argument that can more effectually elucidate this fact, than that the estimate of the duties arising upon the imports into the se- veral provinces and governments upon the whole continent of North America, grounded upon the statutes of the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th of your Majesty’s reign, do not raise a clear yearly revenue of 14,000 £. sterling money. And when I speak of duties, I am to be considered to give it the most extensive latitude of what this vast territory consumes: upon the whole imports which pay duties to your Majesty’s revenue, grounded upon those acts of trade, and every other law, as remote back as the act of navigation, an esti- mate whereof I will once more humbly presume to lay before your Majesty, on which you will best form a competent judgment of the utility and inutility of American taxation, by which to draw the line of eligibleness of the one, in preference to the danger of the total alienation of their affections. The Custom-house at the port of London confirms this estimate, to which I beg leave to refer your Majesty. <table><tbody><tr><td>Pensacola, Augustine, and Georgia, these three</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>£.</td> </tr><tr><td> provinces raise sterling money by the year about</td> <td>——</td> <td></td> <td> 500</td> </tr><tr><td>South Carolina</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td>2000</td> </tr><tr><td>North Carolina</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td> 700</td> </tr><tr><td>Virginia</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td>2000</td> </tr><tr><td>Maryland</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td> 900</td> </tr><tr><td>Pensylvania</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td>2000</td> </tr><tr><td>New York</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td>1900</td> </tr><tr><td>New Hampshire</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td> 600</td> </tr><tr><td>Connecticut</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td> 600</td> </tr><tr><td>Rode Island</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td> 400</td> </tr><tr><td>Massachusetts, Boston, &c.</td> <td></td> <td>———</td> <td>2400</td> </tr><tr><td>Piscataqua</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td> 200</td> </tr><tr><td>Halifax</td> <td>———</td> <td>———</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td>Quebec, and Montreal, &c.</td> <td></td> <td>———</td> <td> 300</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>________</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>14,600</td> </tr></tbody></table>I have exceeded considerably, notwithstanding I have even inclu- ded the duty raised upon the rice exports to the southward of Georg- ia, and also some duties raised upon indico paid in the Colonies going coastways to the northern provinces. I shall next consider, and particularly enumerate a few of the advanrages arising from our connection with America; and first, the exports of rice to the southward of Cape Finisterre are conside- rable, (to say nothing of indico produced at the Carolinas and Geor- gia, which will admit of a duty at the expiration of the bounty) the duties on which are paid in at the port of London; next the great vent and consumption of British manufactures, their trade to to the sugar islands, and how much these Colonies depend upon New England for supplies of horses for their mills, beef, pork, corn, flower, biscuit, rice, cod-fish, mackrel, lumber, staves, hoops, head- ing, &c. without whose assistance, and which are sold reasonable, the Planters could not possiblysend sugars cheap enough, or in suffici- ent quantities, to answer the European markets; their trade to Great Britain with timber, planks, masts, knees, hemp, flax, pitch, tar, rosin, turpentine, oil, whale-fins, &c. are considerations too momentuous to be sacrificed, and convincingly prove them, far more general utility to Great Britain, the benefits and blessings whereof, would fain flatter myself will infinitely over-balance the few duties to the revenue by any ill-placed or ill-judged taxation. To warrant this opinion, I refer your Majesty to the conclusion of this subject, which carries its own weight and conviction, and ought to open the eyes of Parliament. Inseparably united as these king- doms are with an American commerce, how far their measures are pursued with rectitude, how far the removal of the Custom-house from Boston will answer any good purpose to the revenue and the British manufactures. If this resolution is taken in order to enforce them into a sup- mission to the suffrages of taxation, or if to enforce an obedience to pay the duty on the tea imports under the 7th of your Majesty’s reign, the business is but half done in either case; for while the right of taxation remains an undetermined point on their parts, while they claim an exemption from taxation under the express words of the charter, every rigorous measure only inflames and a- lienates their loyalty and affection, and in the end equals a prohibi- tion for the vent and consumption of your manufactures; add to this the inconceivable embarrassment of the poor artificer and Ma- nufacturer, whose families involved in the utmost want and distress, and a thousand other consequential ills, will be as universal as the tax upon tea injudicious; because I must insist, with your Majesty’s permission, that this grand point ought not more to consist in the consideration of the Parliament’s undoubted Right of taxation, than what commodities you can and ought with propriety to lay a tax upon; and if you mean by an hostile armament to force them into a submission to receive the tea duty, you must pass another law to oblige them to drink it, a distinction, I am persuaded, that can- not for a moment escape your Majesty’s Royal attention. That your Majesty, on reconsidering these observation, would be graciously pleased to suspend for another year the executing of any rigorous proceedings against the charter governments, till some more interesting reasons may be assigned to make that step necessary, without any dishonour or reflection upon the measure. I am, with the most profound respect. Broad Court, Long Acre, March 31, 1774. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. LOWER ELBE, MARCH 21. OUR advices from Dantzick are very different and contradictory. Some say that the city is blocked up and besieged by the Pru- ssians; others say that the Dantzickers have complied with the claim of the King of Prussia, have proclaimed him master of their port, and put themselves under his protection. Others again assert, that the Prussian Minister there has declared, that his master in- tends not to commit the least violation, but that the detachment which was sent to the environs of that city was for no other reason, than to pick up the refugees who had fled from Polish Prussia and settled there. March 22th, We learn from Moldavia, that the Grand Vizir is dangerously ill; and as he would not give the command in chief to any of his officers, it is supposed that the Russians will take advantage thereof, and attack the Turkish grand army. They write from Constantinople, that the standard of Ma- homet has been erected there as a sign that the Grand Sultan himself will go to the war, in order to defend the Empire and the religion. if this should be the case, the Russians will certainly have a very bad chance. They add, that their fleet consists at present of near 200 sail, and their seamen are very well disciplined; their command- ers are chiefly Frenchmen, so that the Russian fleet will be hardly able to resist them. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> IRELAND. Extract of a Letter from Kildreys near Dungannon, in Ireland. ”About a fortnight ago a shocking murder was committed near Tynan, in the county of Armagh. A man who was very much addicted to drunkenness, coming home one night at a late hour, accompanied with a tippling associate, found his wife gone to bed; upon which he desired her to rise and get some supper ready, but she refused, as she had to take care of an infant which she was de- livered of a few weeks before; upon this his companion departed, and he immediately stabbed his wife in three several parts of the bo- dy with his knife. After she was dead, he dragged her out, to the garden, where he made a hole and buried her. On the next mor- ning, a brother of her’s, who lived in the neighbourhood, came, as he usually did, to see whether or not she was alive; as, from the bar- barous usage she was always treated with by her husband, he had reason to fear he would kill her sooner or later: no answer being made on his rapping at the door, he forced it open, and perceiving a quantity of blood on the floor, he traced it to the place where she had been thrust into the earth, which, whilst he was opening, the murderer made his escape; but the country being alarmed, he was closely pursued, taken prisoner, and committed to Armagh gaol; and next week he is to stand his trial at the assizes that are to be heldthere.” LONDON. APRIL 7. A Correspondent has sent a dialogue, to which he says he was an ear witness: Dr. First.——Pray how do you cure the tooth ach? Dr. Last.——I always pluck ‘em out. Are you a Doctor? Dr. First.——Yes, a political Physician. I am a Member of Par- liament, and of course being one of the great Council of the Na- tion, have a right to give my opinion on all the diseases of the State. Dr. Last.——Indeed! that’s pure. Pray Doctor, if twenty or thirty riotous lawless people in a town, consisting of between twenty and thirty thousand inhabitants, were to commit a trespass, what remedy would you prescribe! Dr. First.——Oh, nothing more easily done. I would beat the town about their ears; and with fire and sword I would exterminate the whole inhabitants from the face of the earth. Delenda est Carthago. Dr. Last and Dr. First together.——Nothing like a radical cure; no, nothing like a radical cure; no, nothing like a radical cure. The bill to alter the constitution of the province of Massachusetts Bay, is in substance, viz. The Council to be chosen no longer by the House of Representatives as the charter directs, but by the King in his Privy Council, and to submit during his Majesty’s pleasure. The Judges, Sheriffs, and Magistrates, to be chosen by the Gover- nor and Council, with a power to the Governor to remove them without the advice of his Council. The manner of chusing the Juries is altered, and no town meeting to be held but the annual one. April 8. We are assured from the politicians at the West end of the town, that a large fleet, greater than is given out at presente is ready for sea the beginning of next May, whose destinations occasions various conjectures: some say it is to reduce the mutinous spirit of the Americans; some contend it is to keep an eye upon the motion of our good friends the Dutch and French, who have been for some time preparing their fleets for sea; whilst others, still more sagacious, destine it for the West-Indies, to be a check upon the Spa- niards, who have a powerful fleet at the Havanna. It is said that some bomb-vessels are ordered to be fitted out for America. BOSTON. May 13. Arrived here his Majesty’s Ship Lively, Capt. Bishop, in 26 Days from England, in whom came his Excellency General Gage, who is appointed Governor and Commander in Chief of this province:—His Excellency landed at Castle William, under a Discharge of the Cannon of that Fortress. And on Tuesday the Troop of Guards, Regiments of Militia, Company of Artillery, and Grenadiers, as also the Company of Cadets, appeared under Arms in KING-STREET. At 11 o’Clock his Excellency left the Castle under a discharge of the Cannon of that Fortress, and pro- ceeded on board his Majesty’s Ship Captain, having previously given Notice of his Intention to Land on the Long Wharf. At 11, His Majesty’s Council, the Secretary of the Province, the Magi- strates, High Sheriff, Marshall of the Court of Vice Admiralty, the Selectmen, and many other Gentlemen, preceded by the Cadet Company, received him there upon his Landing, and under the discharge of the Cannon of the Admiral’s Ship and the Batteries in the Town. Upon his passing up King-Street his Excellency received the standing Salutes from the officers of the respective Corps. His Majesty’s Commission appointing him Captain General and Governor in Chief of this Province, &c. were then published in the Council Chamber, and after the usual Oaths were admini- stered, his Excellency was pleased to Issue a Proclamation, requir- ing Officers whose commissions would otherwise cease and deter- mine, to continue in the exercise of their respective Commissions until further orders. Three Vollies were then fired, and Cheers given by a vast Concourse of People collected on this Occasion. After his Excellency had received the Compliments of his Ma- jesty’s Council, of the Gentlemen in Commission of the Peace, the Episcopal and Dissenting Clergy, Military Officers, and a great number of other Gentlemen, he proceeded (escorted by the Company of Cadets) to the Faneuill Hall, where an elegant Dinner was provided for his Welcome Reception. On Wednesday last the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of this Town met again at Faneuill Hall by ajournment: and the com- mittee which had been appointed on the preceding Friday, to re- ceive and consider of proposals, support and employment of such as well be sufferers by the operation of the cruel edict of the British Parliament, reported that that several judicious proposals have been made, and that they were convinced that ways and means would be found for the relief of the Inhabitants in the time of Distress. They recommended to their fellow Citizens, patience, fortitude and a firm trust in GOD, and desired further time to agree upon the report. The meeting was therefore adjourned to Monday the 30th Instant, at ten of the clock in the Forenoon; by which time, it is expected, we shall have encouraging news from some of the Sister Colonies. Previous to the adjournment the Town thought it their duty to pass the following VOTES, viz. 1st. That the trade of the town of Boston has been one es- sential link in that vast chain of Commerce, which, in the course of a few Ages, has raised New-England to be what it is, the Southern Provinces to be what they are, the West-Indies to their wealth, and, in one word, British empire to that height of opulence, power, pride, and splendor, at which it now stands. 2dly. That the impolicy, injustice, inhumanity and cruelty of the act aforesaid, exceed all our powers of expression. We there- fore leave it to the just censure of others and appeal to GOD and the world. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> An APOLOGY for the late CONDUCT of AMERICA. THERE are those who are clearly of opinion, that the Commons of Great Britain have a right to give and grant away the property of the Americans. If such people are consistent in their notions, they must allow that the Americans would be justified in refusing to make good such gifts, and to comply with the requisi- tions contained in such grants. And if they would be justified in refusing to comply with such requisitions, it must also be allowed that there is a line of conduct which it would be proper for them to pursue, and that they are not left altogether without a remedy. They that are most violent against the Americans for their con- duct in the affair of the tea, would do well if they endeavoured, before they passed judgment upon it, to obtain proper ideas of right and wrong, and qualified themselves to distinguish what is un- lawful from what is inexpedient only, otherwise they may be led to condemn, as criminal, measures that were ill-judged only; and by the false colourings of jcsuitical writers, may be induced to be- lieve actions to be unjustifiable and wrong, that were only impoli- tic and foolish. I think the affair of the tea is, in general, rather ill understood, and that the constitution of England, the fundamental law of pro- perty, and the unalienable right of human nature, seem to have been but little regarded in this dispute, concerning American tax- ation. That the constitution of England has been but little regarded, must appear evident, when it is considered what the spirit of that constitution is with respect to its idea of taxation. Does the Legi- slature levy a tax upon the kingdom in the same manner, and with the same pretensions as the King of France, by his edict, imposes as he pleases to lay on their property, but they have no right to lay taxes upon his subjects: —certainly not: The Commons give and grant for themselves and their constituents; the Lords answer for themselves; and the King by his assent and acceptance of such gifts, binds the parties to fulfil the contract, and gives the deed the sanc- tion of the law. But say the advocates for American slavery, tax- ation is a necessary part of legislation, forgetting, or rather infa- mously misrepresenting the truth, which is, that our constitution knows of no arbitrary legislative money bills, nor acknowledges any other source of taxation but free gift. Can any man, then have a right to give away another man’s property?——certainly not. And the Commons of Great-Britain may give and grant away as much as they please of their own property, but they have no right to give and grant away the property of the Americans. So much touching the constitutional part of this dispute, which I should have thought too obvious to have required any discussion, had there not appeared to have been much pains taken to confound the two very distinct ideas of legislation and taxation, and to persuade mankind that legislation, which is essential to all government, is nu- gatory without that power, which is incompatible with the very end of Government itself, “an arbitrary and unlimited power of taxation;” for the end of Government is the preservation of pro- perty, and there can be no property where there is an arbitrary power of taxation; for what property can any man have in that which another can, by right, take from him when he pleases, a- gainst his consent? And that the fundamental law of property has been but little attended to in this dispute, the application of the foregoing obser- vation will sufficiently demonstrate; for what security can the Ame- ricans be said to have in their property, if the people of Great-Bri tain can give and grant it away when they please? or rather, Can they truly be said to have any property at all, if the people of Great-Britain have, under this pretended right of taxation, a power of taking from them, when they please, what they possess, and of using and disposing of it afterwards in what manner they think proper? But how are the rights of Human nature violated in this dispute? To this I answer, that the law of nature, being founded in reason and justice admits of property; for the better preservation of which, and for the use and enjoyment of it in peace and quiet, men entered into society. If, therefore, any man, or body of men, claim a right to take away at pleasure from other men their pro prety, and to dispose of it as the please, such claim tends to a dis- solution of society, and it is repugnant also to the law of Nature, as it would place mankind in a worse condition than the state of <Nature, wherein they had a liberty to defend their right against the injuries of others. Unfortunately also for these flaming advocates for the high pre- rogative doctrine of a necessary and unlimited right of taxation in the British Legislature, and who assert that the power of legislation in the regulation of commerce, without that of unbounded taxation also, would be nuggatory and futile, must mention the case of Scotland before the Union, and Ireland. If the Legislature must necessary be possessed of that power, with respect to America, why wasit not necessary with respect to Scotland before the union? and why is it not, at this moment, necessary with respect to Ireland? If the machine of Government cannot move on without this power over the poor dispersed, divided, and defenceless Americans, how could it so long have moved on without the same power over the rebellious Scots, or the discontented and fickle Irish. I could mention also the CHARACTER of the Americans, which could be entirely subverted by this right of taxation; those who in their unjust pursuits, not to violate the constitution and polity of Great Britain, the fundamental law of property, and the rights of human nature, will pay, I am afraid, but very little regard to chartered rights. But what line of conduct is to be observed by that people whose liberties and property are invaded? in answer to this question, I shall beg leave to subjoin a few short extracts from Locke: “Tyranny is the exercise of power without right. Wherever the power that is put in any hands for the government of a people, and the pre- servation of their properties, is applied to other ends, and made use of to impoverish, harrass, or subdue them to the arbitrary and irregular commands of them that have it, there it presently be- comes tyranny, whether those that use it are one or many. Where the law ends, tyranny begins. The exceeding the bounds of au- thority is not more justifiable in a King than a Constable, but becomes so much more faulty, that he has more trust put in him. May the commands, then, of a Prince be opposed? To this I answer, that force is to be opposed to nothing but an unjust and unlawful force. Where the injured party may be relieved, and his damages repaired by appeal to the law, there can be no pretence for force which is only to be used where a man is intercepted from appealing to the law; for nothing is to be accounted hostile force but where it leaves not the remedy for such an appeal; and it is such force alone that puts him that uses it into a state of war, and makes it lawful to resist him. Men can never be secure from tyranny, if there be no means to escape it, till they are perfectly under it; and therefore it is that they have not only a right to get out of it, but to prevent it.” Bearing these axioms of eternal truth in our minds, let us now take a slight view of the controversy between Great Britain and America. The three estates of Great Britain claiming a supreme legislative power over Great Britain and its dependencies, the commons of Great Britain claim an absolute and unlimited right of giving and granting away the property of the Americans. America admits the supreme legislative power of Great Britain as </div> <div class="“column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> extending to the regulation of commerce, &c. &c. but denies the inference drawn from it, the right of taxation, alledging that such a right is not only contrary to the constitution of Great Britain and the venerable Charters of America, but that it cannot, in the very nature of things, exist; because if it did exist, it would be im- possible for an American to possess any property. The Commons of Great Britain, proceeding to carry their claim into execution, give and grant away a tax upon all teas that shall be imported into America, to be collected in their very ports at or before the landing thereof, and the Executive appoints his tax-ga- therer to collect the sama. The Americans petition and remonstrate against the measure, as looking upon it to be a violation of their rights, and a total an- nihilation of their property; but obtaining no redress, rather than submit to so humiliating a measure, the whole Continent resolves to import no more tea, nobly chusing rather to have one natural right violently taken from them, than to become themselves the instru- ments of surrendering up the whole. Great Britain, not satisfied with letting things remain in this situ- ation, the East India Company are instigated to attempt, in open violation of the Charters of the Americans, in opposition to the general voice of the people, and in defiance of honour and justice, by hostile importation of their tea, and by a submission to the tax so imposed, to sap the foundation of their liberties and property, and to establish a precedent for future inroads. Dreading the odium of such action, and knowing the sentiments of the Americans, the Company at first hesitate; but being formally and regularly in- demnified, they are at length prevailed upon by Administration to become parties in the cause, and to make a direct attack upon the liberties of America. A party also in America, either dependent upon, or looking up to Government for advancement, or influenced by the mean consideration of the commission to be got for the sale of the tea, are procured, who scruple not to conspire with her ex- ternal enemies against the freedom of America, and become zealous advocates for taxation and slavery. When the vessels arrive in America, such are the convulsions into which the whole Continent is thrown, that the parties concerned are prevailed on to consent to their immediate return. In one instance, the Governor and Officers of the Customs inter- fere; a proper clearance for the vessel is denied; the return of it is prevented; and a day of landing of the cargo, and the execution of their plan, is fixed upon. What now ought the Americans to have done? Ought they to have tamely submitted to this taxation, and by acknowledging the principle to be just from which it originated, confessed themselves in so humiliating a condition, as that the whole of their property, and every convenience of life that commerce could afford them, depended upon, and he was held at the pleasure of the people of Great Britain? This would have been to have imitated the lamb, who yielded his throat to be torn by the imperious wolf. Ought they to have submitted first, when petitioned? They repeatedly petitioned, but their cries were not regarded. Ought they to have appealed to the law? But what appeal can be made to law, if the unjust acts done against it and are maintained by the power of the aggressors, and the remedy which is due by law be by the same power obstructed? Ought they when the tea had been landed, to have taken it from the consignees and locked it up? But what man could, prudently have stood forth in this way, wrested the property from its owners, locked it up, and openly ex- posed himself to the rage of the blind and infatuated ministry of Great Britain? Whatever were the sentiments of the Americans upon this head, or whether in the heat of their resentment they thought at all, is foreign to my purpose; it is sufficient for me to observe and in the conflict, that commodity, which was to have been instrumental to the introduction of slavery and taxation, was destroyed. Let us next consider in what light the East India Company ought to have been considered by the Americans: as merchants treading to America under the sanction of the law of nations, or as a banditti hired to attack their privileges,, and indemnified against any loss which might be sustained in such attack? And if the indemnification by them required places the nature of of their act in so very unfriendly a point of view, shews that they were fully acquinted with the sentiments of the Americans, and considered the measure as dangerous, because unjust, in what light must the indemnifiers, the suborners themselves appear? And if the agents in this business appear so black, let us next examine in what light their commodity ought to hav e been consier- ed—— in the same sacred light as the property of the honourable trader, of as the indifferent property of men combined together to subvert the liberties of America. But neither of these ideas fully expresses its true nature. Ought it not rather to have been considered as that identical pro- perty, that very engine by which the enemies of America meant to subvert its privileges and by introducing along with it an unlimited and discretionary right of taxation, totally to annihilate American property? certainly property so circumstanced, brought thither with such intent, and become so maliciously involved in the subject of dispute, had lost those sacred sanctions which are the defence of common property, and may figuratively be said to have changed its very nature, and to have become an instrument of war. If then, it appears, that the executive would not suffer it to be taken back, and that the landing of it would, in the opinion of the Americans, have proved as fatal to America as the introduc- tion of the wooden horse of the Grecians to Troy, the alternative which they chose may have procured them many enemies, there will, doubtless, be found many others who will pity and excuse. SIDNEY. To a certain MACCARONIC CORNUTO. A Captain! a soldier! odds bobs on my life, By all you are laugh’d at to scorn; What must be his fortune who beats a fair wife, But to hang—or to double Cape Horn? The SONG of NEPTUNE, A SONG. WHAT chear, brother tars, our toils are all o’er, The high foaming billows disturb us no more; Rude Boreas now ruffles the ocean in vain, We are clear of the danger attending the main. Now each honest heart take his bottle and lass, For life is a moment, that quickly wiil pass. Since life’s but a moment, how senseless are they, Who loiter and trifle that short space away? We will, my brave boys, our time nobly employ, For in women and wine are the charms that ne’er cloy; Our hours then in freedom and pleasure we’ll pass, And our care will be lost betwixt love and our glass. Can the politic statesmen, tho’ ever so great, Be free from the cares, and the turmoils of state: Or can they like seamen, enjoy while they live, The pleasure that honour and honesty give: ’This out of their sphere, conscience will interlope, But liquor and love, are our anchor and hope. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ADVERTISEMENTS. KEMP’s Landing, JUNE, 13th 1774. THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he has opened Shop at KEMP’s Landing, where he proposes Practicing the several Branches of PHYSICK, SURGERY, AND MID- WIFRY.———Diligent and constant Attendance will be given, and the most moderate Charges made By their obedient humble Servant JOHN HODGSON’ NORFOLK, JUNE 6, 1774. I INTEND to leave this COLONY soon. ISHMAEL MARYCHURCH PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 7, 1774. THE SUBSCRIBERS have for SALE, WEST INDIA and CONTINENT Rum, MUS COVADO and Loaf Sugar, TENERIFF Wine, Molasses and Coffee. JOHN MITCHELL, & Co. NORFOLK, JUNE 7, 1774. I INTEND leaving this COLONY soon THOMAS HUDSON NORFOLK, JUNE 6, 1774. JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS well Recommen- ded, by applying to the SUBSCRIBER, will meet with the best Encouragement, WILLIAM FORSYTH NORFOLK, June 2d. 1774. AS the SUBSCRIBER intends leaving the COLONY soon, those who have any Demands against him, are de- sired to give in their Claims, that they may be adjusted, WILLIAM GLEN For Sale, by the Subscribers in NORFOLK SADLERY, Oznabrigs, Kendal Cottons, Hats Checks, Nails of all Sorts; Hoes in assorted, packages, Barbadoes Rum and Spirit, choice Lisbon Wine, in Quarter Casks; Madeira Wine, in Pipes Hdd’s. and Quarter Casks; of Sterling, New York, and Virginia Qualities; Liverpool bottled Beer, Lon- don Porter, in Barrels, and half Barrels; Anchors, Cordage, &c. They have also lately imported a Cargoe of Goods, they would sell together, to the amount of about fifteen hundred pounds Sterling, at a low Advance, for present Produce, or Cash, in October, next; Consisting of the following Articles. viz. Muslins, printed Linens and printed Cottons, Calicoe, Cambricks, London pins, Cinamon, Cloves, Macce Nutmegs, Black Pepper, Sagathys, Duroys, Durants, Tammies, Calimancoes, Fashionable Ribons, Satin. Hats, Capuchines, sewing Silk, three fourths, seven eight’s and yard wide Manchester Checks, Printed Handkerchiefs, Jeans, Jennettes, Sattinetts, Corderoys, Dimittys, Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Bed Bunts, Ging- hams, Tobines, Damascus, Armozeen, Rich Corded Tabby; Thread Hose, Black Silk Breetches Patterns, Felt and Castor Hats, Broad Cloaths, Hardware of most Sorts, Mens Shoes, Womens Callimancoe ditto, Delph Bowls, writing Paper, brown Paper, Ink, pow- der, Wafers, Hair Brooms, Sewing and Seine Twine, Lanthorns, Candlesticks, Tea Kettles, Coffee Pots, Shot, 4d. 6d 8d. 16d. and 20d. Nails, Sheathing and Deck Nails, Pipes, Saws, Grindstones Iron Potts, and Ovens; Hempen and Flaxen Russia Linens, German and blister’d Steel, Garden Spades, Frying Pans, Sprigs of all Sorts, Qeens China, Toys, Glass ware, Earethen ware, of various, Sorts. &c. &c. GREENWOOD, RITSON, AND MARSH TO BE LET ON CHARTER TO any PART of EUROPE, or the WEST-INDIES, The BRIGANTINE, HAMILTON, A New Vessel, now on the Stocks, and will be ready to take on Board by the 20th Instant. ROBERT GRAY, & Co. N. B. We have for Sale Barrelled Pork, Beef and Herrings, Also Salt, Butter in Firkins; Hogs Lard in small Kets, and a quan- tify of Jamaica Coffee. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> APRIL 14. There is a report that Parliament will not be pro- rogued this year, but be kept sitting during the summer by adjourn- ment, from an apprehension that the affairs of Europe, or America, or both, may require their sudden interposition and assistance. The commercial interest of England must be very materially af- fected while the unhappy disagreements prevail between her and the Colonies; since the natural disposition of the Americans will lead them to put up with the produce of other countries, tho’ of inferior quality, rather than apply to that, by which they consider them- selves as having been treated with oppression and tyranny. LONDON, April 14. THE following Extract of a Letter from Madrass, will properly introduce to your Readers an authentic Journal of the Siege and Capture of Tanjour; ”When I arrived in this place the Council were busy in planning an expedition against the ill-fated Rajah of Tanjour, for having dared to assert the rights descended to him from a long line of an- cestors. In short, his country was convenient for the Nabob, and for others who wanted money: His destruction was therefore re- solved upon nem. con. The feeble, if they are rich, have none here but foes. The army took the field.” An authentic Journal of the Siege of Tanjour. ”About the middle of July the army began to assemble at Tri- chinopoly; the 31st they took the field, and the 3d of August they marched from the Sugar Loaf Rock under the command of General Smith and the Nabob’s second son, Modal ul Mulch. The 6th they came before the place, and after a smart skirmish between the Na- bob’s two regiments of regular cavalry and the Tanjour horse, in which the latter were totally broke and dispersed, the army encam- ped to the westward of the place about two miles and a half distance, and they seized upon a village half-way between them and the fort, where they established a post. As we were in doubt what part some of our neighbours might take in this quarrel, our Engineers were im- mediately set to work to fortify the camp, which they finished in a very complete and regular manner by the 20th; and as the rest of the army had been employed in opening a communication with the country round, and in preparing materials for the future operations of the siege, plenty appeared in the camp, and the evening of that day all the enemies out-posts were attacked at once. Fletcher, at the head of a chosen body of men, marched into the very centre of their horse camp, while Vaughan attacked and stormed two Pa- godas in front of our encampment, and within 500 yards of the fort. The same night an entrenchment was thrown up between these two Pagodas of about 300 yards in length; and thus commen ced the beginning of the first parallel. ”Next morning a heavy fire from the fort took place upon the post. Although the trench was incomplete, the Pagodas served as an excellent shelter to the men. All hands were employed the suc- ceeding nights in completing the trenches, extending them to the right and left, and in forming redoubts for their defence; but be- fore these could be accomplished, the morning the 24th, the whole force of the enemy made an attack upon the trenches, their horse towards the rear, and their Seapoys and Colleries in front and flank; in the defence of which, Fletcher, who commanded, was wounded in two places with arrows; and when Colonel Vaughan came down to relieve him, he was in doubt whether he should be able to main- tain his post: However, by sending a small party to attack the ene- my’s Seapoys and Colleries, which drove them from their ground, while the Colonel, with the rest of the detachment, kept the horse in awe; though he was obliged to draw his whole force out of the trenches he kept his post till the Nabob’s horse and the grenadiers of the army came to his assistance. ”The enemy then retired, and the trenches were saved. About six in the evening the grenadiers took possession of the five Pagodas to the left of their lines, about 400 yards from the fort. Towards evening the trenches were extended, and their flank covered with a redoubt, the whole forming the first parallel, and embracing a very large proportion of the west face of the fort. ”At the right extremity of the parallel a six gun battery was e- rected, a four gun battery to the left; and in the centre two batte- ries were constructed, one indented for four pieces of cannon, and another for 12 pieces of ordnance, of the mortar tribe, of all forts and sizes. These opened on the morning of the 27th, to take off the defences of the place, and to dismount their guns, and with good effect. The night of the 29th, the sap began a little to the right of the centre battery, and ran 300 yards in that night. Tren- ches were run from the right and left of the first approach, and at the extremity of the left a battery for four guns was erected in the night of the 1st of September at or about 250 or 300 yards from the walls; and in the night of the second, the trench to the right with a- nother battery of four guns, at about the same distance, was con- structed. These formed the second parallel, and the batteries were to serve for broaching the inner wall and cavaliers. All these, and a mortar battery at about 150 yards from the walls, were finished by the 4th, the night of which the approaches from the second parallel began. By the 6th they had advanced within a few yards of the crest of the Glacis; at night they extended a communication about 150 yards along the face; and the 7th they established a lodgment for their infantry. Here the sap battery was constructed, and from thence a shaft or gallery was sunk for a passage into the ditch. Both were finished by the night of the 13th; and the 14th, in the mor- ning, the two batteries upon the flanks of the second parallel were opened about noon; the sap battery of eight 24 pounders opened al- so to batter the sauze braye; and the gallery into the ditch was un- masked. That night they filled up a great part of the ditch with loaded fascines and sand bags. The 15th the batteries continued to play upon the place; a practicable breach was made by night, and before day-break of the 16th the passage over the ditch was com- pleated; however, as they were not pressed for time, and as they had abundance of ammunition, they continued to play upon the ad- joining works so as to make the breach large and capacious all that day; and at eight o’clock this morning (19th September) accounts arrived at the Durbar, that the place was taken by storm the mor- ning of Friday the 17th of September. ”By the last accounts arrived this 19th of September at five this afternoon, they did not attempt to defend the breach; our people marched through the town almost without opposition; they say only three grenadiers are wounded. The Rajah, Monagee, Dabier, &c. are retired to a Pagoda, and at that time had refused quarter. ”20th of September, the Rajah, Monagee, and all their fami- lies ware made prisoners.” The Nabob of Arcot, before the surrender of Tanjour, agreed With General Smith, that provided he forbore to pillage the town, but delivered it into his hands without damage, he would engage to pay him ten lacks of pagodas, or about 400,000 £ sterling. APRIL 6. A constant reader says, that all persons who favour the dragooning the Bostonians, indicate as little sound policy as they do of humanity; what a savage disposition must these betray, who can be gratified with nothing less than the unnatural butchery of their fellow-subjects, by recommending the horrors of the sword; such would, no doubt, have been joyful Spectators of the French and Irish massacres, and have chuckled at the carnage. When the infamous Buckingham prevailed on his master, Charles the First, to lend a ship of war, and seven armed merchant-men, then in the employ of the Crown, to the French King, to be used at the siege of Rochelle, the honest tars, actuated with a true British spirit, and love of religion, all mutinied, rather than serve against </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> the Rochellers, who were contending for their liberty and religion. The commanders also of the merchant ships refused to engage in an action so repugnant to honour and conscience. And though Vice Admiral Pennington, who commanded the King’s ship, fired upon them to bring him to, yet the brave Sir Ferdinand Gorges resolutely broke through, and retuned with his ship to England: The re- maining ships were delivered to the French; but all the officers and sailors, notwithstanding great offers made, immediately deserted. Not an individual amongst a crew of that honest hearted though licentious class of men, one gunner excepted, was then found disso- lute enough to serve against their distressed brethren the French Hu- gonots. The miscreant gunner was afterwards killed in charging a cannon before Rochelle, and his death, which was deemed a judg- ment, gave pleasure and satisfaction to the whole English nation. The House of Commons has long been the terror of people who for want of reflection, and a becoming a spirit, submitted to an au- thority which has no existence of itself, and therefore no legal power to punish. It is a body politic, or an invisible body subsisting once in intelligentia legis; a body politic, without either foul or con- science, as the law calls it. Letters from Vienna say, that the report of a war between the Prussian, Austrian, and the Turkish empire grows stronger every day, they go on and are enrolling men, the stillcarried on with vigour over all Imperial dominions; and what increases their suspicion of a war, is that the Empress-Queen has just resigned to her son, the Emperor, all power and authority concerning military affairs, and the business of war. Lord Chatham’s ideas are that the people of America are not represented here, there is no foundation to tax them; but that from necessity, we must regulate and direct system of com- merce.——The people of America think so too. Last Thursday arrived at Plymouth eight transports which are to take on board for Ireland the 2d. and 23d regiments of foot. You are desired to insert the following very extraordinary extract of a letter from Vienna, dated March 13. ANONYMOUS. HAVING this instant obtained a copy of the inclosed, contain- ing such important news of the successes of the Russians, I take the earliest opportunity of communicating them to you. The most strict secrecy is observed relative to the dispatches just received from Constantinople, yet it is whispered, the Russians have made two descents to cut of the communication between Constantinople and and the army. ”after the total defeat of the Turkish fleet in the black sea, by the brave Russian Admiral Kinsebergen, often distinguished by sin- gular acts of courage, when he possessed only the rank of Captain, we immediately sailed to Kilia. with seven Turkish caravels, twenty four large galliots, besides galleys, feluccas, and five capital French merchant ships: the remains of the united Turkish fleet in the Pont Euxine, or, as the Turks call it, Hara Degnizi, were sunk and burnt, during a running engagement that continued two days. ”We embarked at Kilia, on board these Turkish and French prizes, now serving as transports, as well as on board the Russian fleet, 25,000 regular infantry, a numerous detachment of artillery, with a large train of battering cannon; this detached corps of troops being sent, by the orders of his Excellency Field-Marshal Count Romanzow, Generalissimo of the Imperial Russian armies in Turkey, to compleat a brilliant coup de main before the commence- ment of the ensuing campaign. ”On the 28th of February, the Russian grand fleet anchored in the Bay of Foros, having lost in a violent storm, the preceding day, one frigate, and three transports, upon the rocks of Cape Emene. ——The fleet being formed into three squadrons, with nine bomb vessels in the front, and three transports in the rear of the center di- vision, an incessant cannonade, from the right and left squadrons, with a continued shower of shells from the bomb vessels, begun early in the morning upon the rich city of Bourgas, and the bom- bardment continued with an uninterrupted stream of fire till sun- sett; at which moment nothing appeared more beautiful than the domes of the mosques, with the glittering crescents gilded by a setting sun, in the most animating climate in Europe. The mix- ture of the white buildings, with the pleasing palm, enriched with the dignity of the stately cedar, with the enchanting verdure of the ramparts, as well as a large extent of plain, spotted with villas, with mosques, with gardens, picturesque woods, and the whole scene bounded by a crescent of blueish mountains, formed in ap- pearance a region of bliss, that seemed the favourite residence of the seraglio of Mahomet. The Remainder in our Next. NORFOLK, June, 15. On Tuesday last was married here Miss Davis, Daughter to the Reverend Mr Richard Davis of this place, to Mr SAMUEL INGLESOM On Saturday last a young girl unfortunately fell thro’ the seat of a necessary House, nigh 8 feet from the ground into the mud — luckily a person who happened to be coming by, got down in time to save her life. THE Piece to be transmitted to the CAROLINA’S will be in our next. ABOUT Eight Months ago, a Bare Box was delivered to the Door for the Publisher of this Paper by Mistake: Con- taining 4 Dozen Bottles of Snuff, marked John Dalyell & Co. on each, the outside Package marked W. D. The Owner on ap- plying to the PUBLISHER, will have it by first Opportunity. Being but lately arrived he had it not in his Power to discover the Mistake PRINCESS ANNE, June 16th 1774. RUN AWAY from the SUBSCRIBER two NEGRO Men and a Negro Woman, namely: Peter, a slim fel- low about twenty five years old, a dark Mulatto, a little pockmarked with a sullen look and bushy head, born in Jamaica. Will, a stout fellow, an AFRICAN; about 25 Years of Age: Scar’d on the cheeks after his Coun- try Fashion, his Right Fore-Finger and Left-Thumb Nails off, Part of one of his Toes off, speaks very little English. Candace, a dark Mulatto Wench, about 20 Years Old, a VIRGINIAN, much marked with a whip, very Artfully. Whoever will apprehend them or either of them, so that I Get them again, shall have the Following REWARDS. FOR PETER, Ten Dollars, For WILL. Four Dollars, and For CANDACE, TWO Dol- lars, and all reasonable charges. WILLIAM HANCOCK. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ADVERTISEMENT. RUN away last Night, from on board the Sloop Grace and Sally, Christopher Wilson, Master, lying in this Harbour; A Yellow negro fellow named Caeser, about five feet seven or eight Inches high, 29 or 27 years old, much pitted with the small Pox, has a wild stare in his Eyes, which is observable at first sight; he is an artful specious fellow, and may pass himself, for a free Man: We cannot describe his dress, as he carried off with him all the Sailors Cloaths he could lay his hands on. He was formerly the property of Mr. Charles Yates on Rappahanock River, and lately sold in Antigua, whoever secures him in any Goal, and informs the sub- scribers so that they may get him again, shall receive forty Shillings Reward. GILCHRIST and TAYLOR. N. B. It is supposed he went up Rappahanock in a Craft that left this place last Night. NORFOLK, June 9th, 1774 RUN away from the subscriber in NORFOLK, an Appren- tice Boy, named William Forbes, about 20 years of Age a Silver Smith by Trade, had on, when he went away a Bearskin Jacket lin’d with white Flannel, a pair of white Breetches, white Shirt, thread Stockings, a pair English made Shoes, with Pinchbeck pierced Buckles, He stoops in his Shoulders; wears his own Hair, some times treads a little Knock Knee’d; he is very much given to drink, and when drunk, affects to imitate the Irish accent. Whoever takes up the said Apprentice, and deliver him to the subscriber in NORFOLK, shall receive Three Pounds Reward. I forewarn all Masters of vessels, and others from harbouring him at their Peril. June 15th, 1774. JAMES MURPHREE. NORFOLK, JUNE 6, 1774. For CHARTER to any Part of EUROPE. THE SLOOP GRACE and SALLY, CHRISTOPHER WILSON, Master: Will carry a- bout Six Thousand Bushels of Grain, in her Lower HOLD, and 300 or 350 Barrels between Decks.——For Terms, Apply to GILCHRIST & Taylor. N. B. She has, two Decks laid Fore and Aft. NORFOLK, 8th June, 1774. THE Debts due to the Estate of Andrew M’Cree & Co. are now put into the Hands of the Subscriber, who requests the favour of all those who know Themselves to be Indebted to the Company, to Pay their respective Ballances immediately to Him, who is the only Person that can properly give them a discharge: The Accounts of those who fail so to do, will be put into the Hands of Mr. Thomas Claiborne, Attorney at Law, Norfolk. Any Person having Demands against the Concern, or against Andrew M’Cree (now deceased) are desired to make them known to WILLIAM M’CREE The above Advertisement is agreeable to JAMES AGNEW. NORFOLK, June 7, 1774. The SUBSCRIBERS have for SALE, GENUINE MADEIRA Wine, Six Years Old, WEST INDIA Rum, MUSCOVADO Sugar, Coffee, Pimenta, Indigo, Geneva, in Cases and Casks; Hard Soap, Barrels of Mackrell, PHILADELPHIA Beer in Barrells, and a Quan- tity of neat MAHOGONY Furniture; Also Flour, and Ship Bread. HARMANSON & HARVEY ***The PUBLISHER of this Paper hopes his READERS will Pardon him for the many Innacuracies in his last; as he was un- prepared and hurried. The Cause thereof being now in Part re- moved, he hopes to give his FRIENDS that Satisfaction which they have an undoubted Right to Claim, and look for. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> {Vol. I} [NUMB. 1.] The VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR, THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1781 <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> RICHMOND, December 22, 1781. TO THE PUBLIC. AFTER so long a silence of the PRESS, occasioned by the operations of the War during the late campaign in this [illegible], it is with infinite pleasure the Printer congratulates the Public on that happy situation in which our recent success against the com- mon enemy hath placed us; amidst the advantages of which to our Country, it is not among the least, that the Press can now again resume its proper functi- ons, and afford to the People those early and timely communications of foreign and domestic Intelligence which may come to hand, and of which, through the want of such a channel of information, they have been kept so long ignorant. The importance of these communications to the People, and the baneful effects which have arisen and may arise from the want of them, need no comment, having been sufficiently felt. It is with peculiar sa- tisfaction the Printer observes, that "as the Freedom of the Press” has been regarded by the Legislature in the true spirit of Liberty, and stands secured to the People by the Bill of Rights, as one of their most unalienable Privileges ; and, therefore, doubts not but that his own private endeavors to serve the Pub- lic in this particular will meet the full- est patronage of every Friend to his Country. The Printer proposes to publish the VIRGINIA GAZETTE every Saturday Morning, in its present form and size, to contain the earliest Intelligence, both foreign and domestic : It is his inten- tion to render his paper as extensively useful as possible, and to conduct it on the strictest principles of Freedom and Impartiality; a plan which he conceives the most acceptable and agreeable to his Readers. The favors of the Ingenious will be thankfully received, and all Essays or Pieces wrote with decency, for the rec- tification of Abuses, the promotion of Virtue, or of the Arts, Sciences, Manu- factures, &c. will be carefully inserted. On these conditions he hopes to me- rit the patronage, confidence and en= couragement of the Public, to gain which shall be his utmost attention and care. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The Price to Subscribers will be THIRTY SHILLINGS per Annum. Advertisements to be inserted according to their lengths. SUBSCRIPTIONS are received by William Smith, Esq; Post-master, at Fredericksburg ; John Young, Esq; Post-master, at Peterburg ; Robert McCrea, Esq; Post-master; at Alex- andria ; at Mr. Gault's as Mr. Formi- cola's taverns, and by the Printer, at his Office near the Treasury, in Richmond, Such Gentlemen at a distance who will be so obliging as to take in Sub- scriptions, will please to notify the same to their (and the Public's) Most obedient humble Servant, JAMES HAYES. Notwithstanding the considerable [illegible] of time since tbe re- [illegible] of the Bristish posts or [illegible] Gloucester, the fol- lowing particulars relative to that interesting and important event, not having before been published in this State, it is presumed will prove acceptable to our readers. Head Quarters, Camp before York, October 1, 1781. SIR, LAST evening I was honored with your excellency's favour of the 21st ult. with it's inclosure. The intel- ligence it contains respecting the British fleet is very agreeable, and will be immediately submitted to the count de Grasse. In my last, which bore date the [illegible] ult. I informed that our preparations for a near investment of the enemy at York were fast ripening to a point. I have now to aquaint your excellency that I marched from Williamsburgh, with the whole army, on the 28th, and approched within about two miles of the enemy at York. At which distance a shew was made of some opposition on our [illegible]; but upon the count Rochambeau, who commands the part of the army, his moving a few pieces of field artillery under the direction of the baron de Viominil, and giving a few shots, the enemy retired. On the 29th the American troops moved forward, and took [illegible] round in front of the enemy's works on their left, [illegible] except a few scattered shots from wort a small [illegible] by Moor's-mill, on Wormley creek and a battery on [illegible] of Pigeon-quarter. A small fire all day from our riflemen and the enemy's jagers. [illegible] 30th, in the morning [illegible] discovered that the enemy had evacuated all their exterior line of works and withdrawn to those near the body of the town. By this means we are in possession of very advantage- ous grounds, which command [illegible] a very near advance, almost the whole remaining [illegible] their defence. All the expedition that our circumstances will admit is using to bring up our heavy artillery [illegible] stores, and to open our batteries. This work, I hope, will be executed in a few days, when our fire will begin with great vigor. The investment of the enemy [illegible] now fully compleat- ed and drawn very near their lines, except on the river above the town, where their communication is still open. To prevent this, and to compleat the new blockade, a request is gone to the count de Grasse, de- siring him to push, if he thinks it praticable, one or more ships above the town. This, if effected, will an- swer many very valuable purposes.</p The position of the count de Grasse is judiciously taken, the main fleet keeping their station in Lynn-Haven Bay, and detachments made to secure the rivers. The determin -ation of the count is favourably disposed to comply with our wishes in every necessary cooperation. I shall continue to keep [illegible] advised of such oc- currences as are worthy the communication. With the highest regard and [illegible], I have the honor to be, your Excellency's most obedient and most humble servant, G. WASHINGTON, His Excellency The President of Congress. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Head Quarters before York, 12th October, 1781. SIR, MY last dispatch to your excellency was of the 6th. I then informed you that we should open trenches on that night; we did so, and established our first parallel within 600 yards of the enemy's works with the loss of only one officer of the French artillery wounded and sixteen pri- vates killed and wounded, the greatest part of which were of the French line. The 7th and 8th we were employed in compleating the first parallel, and in erecting batteries some what ad- vanced of it. The 9th at three o'clock in the afternoon the French battery on the left, of four 12 pounders, six mortars and howitzers, opened, and at 5 o'clock the American battery on the right, of six 18 and 24 pounders, two mortars and two howitzers, opened also. We were in- formed that our shells did considerable execution in the town, and we could perceive that our shot, which were directed against the enemy's embrazures, injured them much. The 10th two French batteries, one of ten 18 and 24 pounders, and six mortars and howitzers, the other of four 18 pounders, opened; as did two more Ame- rican batteries, one of four 18 pounders, the other of two mortars. The fire now become so excessively heavy that the enemy withdrew their cannon from their em- brazures, placed them behind the merlins and scarcely fired a shot during the whole day. In the evening the Cheron frigate, of [illegible] guns, was set on fire by a hot ball from the French battery on the left, and en- tirely consumed. Her gun; and it stores had been taken out. By the report of a [illegible] our shells, which were thrown with the utmost degree of precision, did much mischief in the course of the day. Yesterday morning two of the enemy’s transports were fired by [illegible] burnt. This has occasioned them to warp their shipping as far over to the Gloucester more as possible. We last night advanced our second parallel within 300 yards of the enemy's works with little or no annoyance from them. Only nne man was killed and three or four wounded. I shall think it strange indeed if lord Cornwallis makes no vigorous exertions in the course of this night or very soon after. I cannot but acknowledge the infinite obligations I am under to his excellency the count de Rochambeau, the marquis St. Simon, commanding the troops from the West-Indies, the other general officers, and indeed the Officers of every denomination in the French army for the assistance which they afford me. The experience of many of those gentlemen in the business before us, is of the utmost advantage in the present operation. And I am sensible it must give your excellency and Congress the highest pleasure to know that the greatest harmony prevails between the two armies. They seem actuazed by one spirit---that of supporting the honour of the allied arms, and pushing their approaches with the utmost vigour. I have the honor to be, with perfect respect and esteem, your excellency's most obedient and very humble servant, G. WASHINGTON, His Excellency The President of Congress. Head Quarters before York, 16th October, 1781. SIR, I HAD the honor to inform your excellency in my last, of the 12th instant, that we had the evening be- fore opened our second parallel ; the 13th and 14th we were employed in compleating it. The engineers having deemed the two redoubts on the left of the enemy's line sufficiently injured by our shot and shells, to make them practicable, it was determined to carry them by assault on the evening of the 14th. The fol- lowing disposition was accordingly made. The work on the enemy's extreme left to be attacked by the American light infantry under the command of the marquis de la Fayette ; the other by a detachment of the French grenadiers and chasseurs, commanded by major general the baron de Viominil. I have the plea- sure to inform your excellency that we succeeded in both. Nothing could exceed the firmness and bravery of the troops. They advanced under the fire of the enemy without returning a shot and effected the bu- siness with the bayonet only. The reports of his excel- lency the Count de Rochambau, the marquis de la Fayette, and lieutenant-colonel Hamilton, copies of which I enclose, enter more articularly into a detail of the mode in which the attacks on the part of the French and American columns were conducted. We made prisoners, in both redoubts, one major, two captains, three subalterns and sixty-seven privates. The works which we have carried are of vast impor- tance to us. From them we shall ensilade the enemy's- whole line; and I am in hopes we shall be able to </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> command the communication from York to Gloucester. I think the batteries of the second parallel well be in sufficient [illegible]to begin to play in the course of this day. The enemy, last night made a [illegible] for the first time. They entered one of the French and one of the American batteries on the second parallel which were unfinished. They had only time to [illegible] the points of their bayonets into four pieces of the French and two of the America artillery, and break them off, but the spikes were easily extracted. They were repulsed the moment the supporting troops came up, leaving behind them seven or eight dead and six prisoners. The French had four officers and twelve privates killed and wounded, and we had one serjeant mortally wounded. I enclose your excellency a return of the killed and wounded, of both armies, up to the present time. It is much smaller then might have been expected. I have the honor to be, with perfect respect, your ex- cellency's most obedient servant, G. WASHINGTON. His Excellency The President of Congress. Copy of the Report of his Excellency the Count de Rochambeau. ON the night between the 14th and 15th instant the French was mounted by the regiments of Gatinois and Royal Deux Pants, commanded by the Baron de Vi- ominil ; to which were added for companies of French auxiliary grenadiers. We had resolved to attack, as soon as dark, the two redoubts on the left of the enemy, that were detached from their other works. The marquis de la Fayette undertook that in our right with the American troops. The baron de Viominil that on our left with the French. Four hundred gre- nadiers, commanded by the count William Deux Ponts and Mons. de L'Estrade, lieutenant colonel of Gati- nois, opened the attack ; they were supported by the regiment of Gatinois. The marquis de la Fayette and the baron de Viominil made so vigorous and strong a disposition of their troops, that they carried the two re- doubts sword in hand, and killed, wounded or took the greater part of [illegible] who defended them. The number of prisoners amounts to 73, one major and 5 other officers included. The troops, both American and French, have shewn the most distinguished courage. The count William Deux Ponts was slightly wounded by a cannon ball: he is not in the least danger. The chevalier de la Meth. adjutant quarter master general, has been severely wounded in both knees by two different musket-balls. Mons. de Sireuit, captain of the chasseurs of the regi- ment of Agendis and two other officers of the same re- giment lave been wounded. "Tis the third time that and Mons. de Sireuit, tho' very young, has been wounded, unluckily this time, the wound is very dangerous... [illegible] have had 100 men killed or wounded. The troops are [illegible] of the highest praises of the baron de Viomi- nil, who [illegible] is exceedingly pleased with their courage and [illegible]. I have ordered two days pay to be distributed to the four companies of grenadiers and chasseurs of the regiment of Gatinois and [illegible] Deux Ponts, besides a more considerabe reward to the ax-bearers and car- penters, who opened the way for the troops through the abartis and [illegible]. Camp before York, October 16, 1781. MY DEAR GENERAL, YOUR excellency having personally seen our dispo- sition, I shall only give an account of what passed in the execution. Colonel Gimat' battalion led the van, and was fol- lowed by that of colonel Hamilton, who commanded the whole advanced corps; at the same time a party of eighty men, under colonel Laurens, turned the re- doubt. I beg leave to refer your excellency to the re- port I have received from Colonel Hamilton, whose well known talents and gallantry, were, on this occa- sion, most conspicuoos and serviceabile ; our obligations to him, to colonel Gimat, to colonel Laurens, and to each and all the officers and men, are above ex- pression: Not one gun was fired, and the ardor of the troops did not give time to the sappers to derange the abartis ; and owing to the conduct of the commanders and bravery of the men, the redoubt was stormed with uncommon rapidity. Colonel Barber's battalion, which was the first in the supporting column, being detached to the aid of the advance, arrived at the moment they were getting o- ver the works, and executed their orders with the ut- most alacrity. The colonel was slightly wounded. The remainder of the column, under generals Mu lenberg and Hazen, advanced with admirable firm- ness and discipline. Colonel Vose's battalion displayed to the left, a part of the division successively dressing by him, whilst a kind of second line was forming columns in the rear. It adds greatly to the character of the troops, that under the fire of the enemy,they displayed with perfect silence and order. Give me leave, particularly, to mention major Barber, division inspector, who distinguished himself, and received a wound by a cannon ball. In making the arrangements for the support of the works we had reduced, I was happy to find general Wayne and the Pennsylvanians so situated as to have given us, in case of need, the most effectual support. I have the honor to be, with the most perfect respect, your Excellency's most bumble servant, LA FAYETTE. His Excellency General Washington. SIR, I HAVE the honor to render you an account of the corps under my command,in your attack [illegible] [illegible] left of the enemy's [illegible] Agreeable to your orders we advanced in two co- lumns with unloaded arms, the right composed of lieut- col. Gimat's battalion and my [illegible], commanded by lieut. col. Laurens, destined to take the enemy in [illegible] and intercept their retreat. The column on the right was preceded by a van guard of twenty men, led by [illegible] [illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Mansfield [illegible] of sappers and miners, com manded by [illegible], for the purpose of removing obstruction [illegible]. There [illegible] led by major Campbell, with a detachment of British and German troops, and was compleatly in [illegible] The rapidity and immediate success of the assault, are the best comment of the behaviour of the troops. Lient. col. Laurens, distinguished himself by an exact and vigorous execution of his part of the plan, by entering the enemy's [illegible] his corps, amoung the foremost, and making [illegible] the commanding officer of the re- doubt. Lieut. [illegible] batallion, which formed the van of the [illegible] and which fell under my immedi- ate observation [illegible] by the decisive and animated example of their [illegible], advanced with ardour and re- solution superior [illegible] obstacle. They were seconded by major Fith with [illegible] under his command, who, when the front of the column reached the [illegible] unlock- ing his corps to the left, as he had been directed, advanced with such celerity, to arrive in time to participate in the assault. Lieut. Mansfield deserves particular commendation, for the coolness, firmness and punctuality, with which he con- ducted the van [illegible], Capt. Olney, who commanded the first platoon of [illegible] battalion, is entitled to peculiar ap- plause. He led his platoon into the work with exemplary intrepidity and received two bayonet wounds. Capt. Gil- liland with the detachment of sappers and miners, acquieted themselves in a manner that did them great honor. I do but justice to the several corps, when I have the pleasure to assure you there was not an officer nor soldier [illegible] behaviour, [illegible] could be particularited, would not have a claim to the [illegible] approbation. As it would have been attended with delay and loss to wait for the re- moval of the [illegible], the ardor of the troops was indulged in [illegible] over them. There was a happy coincidence of movements. The re- doubt was in the same moment inveloped and carried on every part. The enemy are intitled to the acknowledge- ment of an honorable defence. Permit me to have [illegible] of expressing our ob- ligations to colonel [illegible], captain [illegible], the [illegible] lier de Fontivieux, [illegible] captain Bedkin, officers of his corps, who, acting upon this [illegible] as volunteers, proceeded at the head of the right column, and entering the redoubt a- mong the first, by their gallant example contributed to the success of the enterprize. Our killed and wounded you will perceive by the enclos- ed return. I sensibly felt, at a critical period the loss of the assistance of lieutenant colonel Gimat, who received a musket ball in his [illegible], which obliged him to retire from the field. Captain [illegible] of Lauren's corps, captain Hunt and lieutenant Mansfield, of Gimat's, were wounded with the bayonet in [illegible] entering the work Captain lieu- tenant [illegible] trick, of the corps of sappers and miners, received a wound [illegible] pitch. Inclosed is a return of the prisoner’s the [illegible] wounded of the enemy did not exceed eight [illegible], examples of barbari- [illegible], the soldiery [illegible] every man who [illegible] resist. I have the honor [illegible] the warmest esteem and attachmeat, Sir, [illegible] humble servant, [illegible] HAMILTON. [illegible] Colonel commandant. The Marquis de Fayette. Camp before York-[illegible], October 15, [illegible] RETURN of the Killed and Wounded of the French Troops since the beginning of the Siege of York. From the 6th to the 7th October. In making the first parallel. Kill. Wounded. Main attack 0 1 Attack up the river at the left 0 7 One officer of the artillery wounded. From the 7th to the 8th. In making the [illegible] upon the 1st parallel. Main attack 0 6 From the 8th to the 9th. Continuation of the batteries. Main attack 1 1 From the 9th to the 10th. Continuation of the batteries 0 2 Attack up the rear 0 0 From the 10th to the 11th. The batteries firing--main attack 1 1 Prom the 11th to the 12th. Opening the second paralel. Main attack 0 4 Attack up the river 0 3 From the [illegible] to the 13th. Commencing of the batteries on the se- cond parallel 6 11 Two officers wounded. From the 13th to the 14th. Continuation of batteries 1 28 Attack up the [illegible] 0 6 From the 14th to the 15th. Attack of the two redoubts of the enemy down the river 41 57 Six officers wounded. Total 50 127 Nine officers wounded, two of them since dead. Return of the killed and wounded of the American army from the 28th September, 1781, the day of the invest- iture of York, to the storm of the enemy's redoubts on the night of the 14th October following, inclusive. From the investiture of York to the opening of the first parallel on the evening of the 6th Oct. exclusive. Continentals, killed [illegible] serjeant, 3 rank and file. Wounded- ed 1 colonel, a rank and file. Militia, killed 1 rank and file, Wounded 6 rank and file. From the opening of the first parallel, to that of the se- cond on the evening of the 11th October, exclusive. Continentals, killed [illegible] rank and file. Wounded 3 rank and file. Militia, Wounded [illegible] rank and file. __________________________________ Colonel [illegible] , dead. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> From the opening of the second parallel to the 14th October, inclusive. Continentals, killed 1 captain, 3 rank and file, Wound- ed 1 captain, 7 rank and file. Militia, killed 3 rank and file. Wounded 7 rank and file. At the storm on the evening of the 14th October. Continentals, killed 8 rank and file. Wounded 2 lieut. colonels, 1 major, 2 captains, 1 captain lieutenant, 1 lieu- tenant, 1 serjeant, 28 rank and file. Total--Continentals, killed 1 captain, I serjeant, 16 rank and file. Wounded 1 colonel, 2 lieutenant colonels 1 major, 3 captains, 1 captain lieutenant, 1 lieutenant, 1 serjeant, [illegible] rank and file. Total- Militia, killed 4 rank and file. Wounded 16 rank and file. Officers killed at the opening of the second parallel. Captain White, of colonel Vale's battalion infantry. Wounded at ditto. Captain Gosselen, of general Hazen's regiment. Officers wounded at the storm. Lieutenant colonels Barber and Gimat. Major Barber, inspector to the light infantry division. Captains Olney and Hunt, of colonel Gimat's battalion infantry. Captain lieutenant Kirkpatrick, corps of sappers and miners. Lieutenant Mansfield, of col. Gimat's battalion infantry. EDWARD HAND, A G. Head Quarters near York, 19th October, 1781. SIR, I HAVE the honor to inform Congress, that a reduction of the Brith army under the command of lord Corn- wallis is most happily effected.-- The unremitting ardour which actuated every officer and soldier in the combined army on this occasion, has principally led to this important event at an earlier period than my most sanguine hopes had induced me to expect. The [illegible] spirit of emulation, which animated the whole army, from the first commencement of our operati- on, has filled [illegible] with [illegible] pleasure and satis- faction, and had given me the happiest [illegible] of success. On the 17th inst. a letter was received from lord Corn- waliis, proposing a meeting of commissioners, to confult on terms for the surrender of the posts of York and Glouces- ter. This letter (the first which had passed between us) opened a correspondence: A copy of which I do myself the honor to enclose; [illegible] correspondence was followed by the definitive capitulation, which was agreed to, and signed on the 19th; Copy of which is also herewith trans- mitted, and which I hope will meet the approbation of Congress. I should be wanting in the feelings of gratitude, did I not mention on this occasion, with the warmest sense of ac- knowledgments, the very cheerful and able assistance which I have received in the course of our operations, from his excellency count de Rochambeau, and all is officers of every rank, in their respective capacities. Nothing could equal this zeal of our alies, but the emulating spirit of the American officers, where ardour would not further their ex- ertions to be exceeded. The very uncommon degree of duty and fatigue which the nature of the service required from the officers of engi- neers and artillery of both armies, oblige me particularly to mention the obligations I am under to the [illegible] [illegible] I wish it was in my power to express to Congress, how much I feel myself indebted to the count de Grasse, and the officers of the fleet under his command for the distinguish- ed aid and support which has been afforded by them, be- tween whom and the army the most happy concurrence of sentiments and views have subsisted, and from whom every possible co-operation has been experienced, which the most harmonious intercourse could afford. Returns of the Prisoners, Military Stores, Ordnance, Shipping, and other matters, I shall do myself the honour to transmit to Congress as soon as they can be collected by the heads of departments to which they belong. Colonel Laurens and the Viscount de Noailles, on the part of the combined army, were the gentlemen who acted as commissioners for forming and settling the terms of capitulation and surrender herewith transmitted ; to whom I am particularly obliged for their readiness and attention exhibited on the occasion. Colonel Tilghman, one of my Aids-de-camp, will have the honor to diliver those dispatches to your Excellency ; he will be able to inform you of every minute circum- stance which is not particularly mentioned in my letter ; his merits which are too well known to need any obser- vations at this time have gained my particular attention and I could wish that they may be honored by the notice of your Excellency and Congress. Your Excellency and Congress will be pleased to accept my congratulations on this happy event, and believe me to be, with the highest respect and esteem, Sir, your Excellency's most obedient humble servent, G. WASHINGTON. His Excellency the President of Congress. P.S. Tho' I am not possessed of the particular returns, yet I have reason to suppose, that the number of prisoners will be between five and six thousand, exclusive of seamen and others. No. I. SIR, York Virginia, October 17, 1781. I PROPOSE a cessation of hostilities for 24 hours, and that two officers may be appointed by each side to meet at Mr. Moore's house, to settle terms for the surren- der of the posts of York and Gloucester. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient and that humble servant, CORNWALLIS. To his Excellency Gen. Washington, commanding the combined forces of France and America. No. II. Camp before York, 17th October, 1781. MY LORD, I HAVE had the honor of receiving your Lord ship's letter of this date. An ardent desire to spare the further effusion of blood will readilly incline me to listen to such terms for the sur- render of your posts of York and Gloucester as are admir- iable. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [damaged, illegible] interests your Lordship wishes may be attended, until they are more particularly described, nothing definitive can be settled. I have to add, that I expect the sick and wound- ed will be supplied with their own hospital stores, and be attended by British Surgeons, particularly charged with the care of them. Your Lordship will be pleased to signify your determi- nation, either to accept or reject the proposals now offered, in the course of two hours from the delivery of this letter, that Commissioners may be appointed to digest the articles of capitulation ; or renewal of hostilities may take place. I have the honor to be, my Lord, your Lordship's most obedient, &c. G. WASHINGTON. To Lieut. Gen. Earl Cornwallis, commanding &c. No. V. York, in Virginia, 18th October, 1781. SIR, I AGREE to open a treaty of capitulation, upon the basis of the garrisons of York and Gloucester, inclu- ding seamen, being prisoners of war, without annexing the condition of their being sent to Europe; but I expect to receive a compensation in arranging the articles of capi- tulation for the surrender of York Town in its present state of defence. I shall, in particular, desire that the Bonerra [illegible] of war may be left entirely at my disposal from the hour that the capitulation is signed ; to receive an Aid- de-Camp to carry my dispatches to Sir Henry Clinton, and such soldiers as I may think proper to send as passen- gers in her, to be manned with 50 men of her own crew, and to be permitted to sail, without examination, when my dispatches are ready; engaging on my part, that the ship shall be brought back and delivered to you, if she escapes the dangers of the sea ; that the crew and soldiers sent as passengers shall be acccounted for in future ex- changes as prisoners ; that she shall carry off no officer without your consent, nor public property of any kind ; and I shall likewise desire that the traders and inhabitants may preserve their property and that no person may be punished for having joined the British troops. If you choose to proceed to negotiation on these grounds, I shall appoint two field officers of my army to meet two officers from you, at any time and place that you think proper, to digest the articles of capitulation. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient and most humble servent, CORNWALLIS. His Excellency Gen. Washington, commanding &c. ARTICLES of CAPITULATION settled between his Ex- cellency Gen. Washington, Commander in Chief of the com- bined forces of America and France--His Excellency the Count de Rochambeau, Lieut. General of the armies of the King of France, Great Cross of the Royal and Military Or- der of St. Louis, commanding the Auxiliary troops of His Most Christian Majesty in America, and Excellency the Count de Grasse, Lieut. General of the naval armies of His Most Christian Majesty, Commander of the Order of St. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> [damaged,illegible] [torn, illegible] and naviga- [torn, illegible]crew, and [illegible] at the dif- [torn, illegible] from the hour that the capitulation is [torn, illegible] to receive an aid-de-camp to carry [illegible] to Sir [torn, illegible] Clinton, and such soldiers as he may [illegible] proper to send to New York, to be permitted to sail without examination when his dispatches are ready ; his Lordship engaging on his part, that the ship thall be delivered to the order of Count de Grasse, if she escapes the dangers of the seas: That she shall not carry off any public stores. Any part of the crew that may be deficient on her return, and the soldiers, passengers, to be accounted for on her delivery. --Granted. Art. 9. The traders are to preserve their property, and to be allowed three months to dispose of or remove them, and those traders are not to be considered as prisoners of war. Answer, The traders will be allowed to dispose of their effects, the allied army baving the right of pre-emption. The traders to be con- sidered as prisoners of war on parole. Art. 10. Natives or inhabitants of different parts of this country, at present at York and Gloucester, are not to be punish- ed on account of having joined the British army. Answer. This article cannot be assented to, being altogether of civil resort. Art. 11. Proper hospital to be furnished for the sick und wounded. They are to be attended by their [illegible] on parole, and they are to be furnished with medicines and stores from the American hospitals. Answer, The hospital stores now in York and Gloucester, shall be de- livered for the use of the British sick and wounded. Passports will be granted for procuring them further [illegible] from New- York, as occasion may require, and proper hospitals will be furnished for the reception of the sick and wounded of the two garrisons. Art. 12. Waggons to be furnished to carry bagenge of the officers attending the soldiers, and the surgeons when travelling on account of the sick, attending the hospitals, [illegible] the public ex- pence. Answer. They will be furnished if possible. Art. 13. The shipping and boats in the two harbours, with all their stores, guns, tackling and apparel, shall be delivered up in their present state, to an officer of the [illegible] appointed to take possession of them, previoully unloading the private proper- ty, part of which had been on board for security during the siege. Granted. Art. 14. No article of the capitulation to be in infringed on pre- text of reprises, and if there be any doubtful expressions in it, they are to be interpreted according to the common meaning and acceptation of the words.---Granted. Done at York in Virginia, this 19th day of October, 1781. CORNWALLIS. Copy) THOS. SYMONDS. Published by Order of Congress, CHARLES. THOMSON, Secretary. RICHMOND, December 02. The Honorable General Assembly of the Common- weath, at their present sitting, have thought proper to repeal the Law enacted last session, for laying an Embargo for a limited time. The Honorable Thomas Nelson, [illegible] our late Governor, having resigned on account of the ill state of his health, the Honorable Benjamin Harrison, Esq; Speaker of the House of Delegates, is elected [illegible] ; and John Tyler, Esq; is chosen Speaker. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> [damaged, illegible] [illegible] be given [torn, illegible] such Deserters: I DO [torn, illegible] the advice of the Council of State,[torn, illegible] ly charge all officers, civil and military,[torn, illegible] tizens of this State, to make diligent enquiry [torn, illegible] ral counties for all such deserters, and if any [torn, illegible] [illegible], that they take the most speedy and effectual means for apprehending and conveying such deserters, whether soldiers or seamen, to Head Quarters, in the city of Wil- liamsburg, where they will receive ample compensation for their trouble and expence. And, I DO hereby further make known, That I am authorized to assure each of our fellow citizens, who may have it in their power to furnish supplies of provision or other articles, to the army and fleet of our greatest ally now in this State that full and perfect protection and security will be given their persons and property, at the several posts and stations ; And that they will be at liberty to vend their commodities in a fair and amicable manner. GIVEN under my hand and the seal of the Common- wealth, in the Council Chamber, at Richmond, this 20th day of December, in the Year of our Lord 1781, fixth of the Commonwealth. BENJAMIN HARRISON. ***The return of prisoners, military stores, &c. taken at York and Gloucester ; also Advertisements and Arti- cles of Intelligence, omitted this week for want of room, shall be inserted in our next. TO BE SOLD Either for cash or tobacco, at the shop of the sub- scriber, opposite the Court-house, in Richmond, A Quantity of the best Jesuits Bark, Jailap, Rhu- barb, Manna, Senna, and several other articles too tedious to mention. ANDREW LEIPER. Twenty Silver Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber, about the first of November last, at York-town, a dark roan HORSE, branded on the near buttock HB. pa- ces and trots, and was in good order when lost. Any person who will secure the said Horse and give in- formation thereof, shall be entitled to the above re- ward. As the brand on the above Horse was in large broad letters, any honest person who may happen to observe them on any dark horse is desired to make particular enquiry, and if other circumstances concur, to seize the horse: It is supposed he was carried northerly. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure the said horse so that the subscriber may have bim again. Any Printer who will be so good as to publish this advertisement, will be thankfully rewarded, by their humble servant, JOHN HURT, Chaplain to Virginia troops. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [damaged, illegible] [torn, illegible] a redoubt advanced [torn, illegible]defended by about 120 [torn,illegible]and marines, who maintained [torn,illegible]command gallantry. The fire continued [torn,illegible]heavy cannon, and from mortars and howit- [torn,illegible]shells from 8 to 16 inches, until our guns [torn,illegible]were silenced, our works much damaged, and our loss of men considerable. On the night of the 11th, they began their second parallel about 300 yards nearer to us. The troops being much weakened by sickness, as well as by the fire of the besiegers, and observing that the enemy had not only secured their flanks, but proceeded in every respect with regularity and caution, I could not venture so large sorties as to hope from them any considerable effect. But otherwise I did every thing in my power to interrupt their work, by opening new embrazures for guns, and keeping a constant fire with all the howitzers and mor- tars that we could man. On the evening of the 14th, they assaulted and carried two redoubts, that had been advanced about 300 yards for the purpose of delaying their approaches, and covering our left flank, and during the night included them in their second parallel, on which they continued to work with the utmost exertion. Being perfectly sensible that our works could not stand many hours after the opening of the batteries of that parallel, we not only continued a constant fire, with all our mortars, and every gun that could be brought to bear upon it, but a little before day- break, in the morning of the 16th,I ordered a sortie of about 350 men, under the direction of Lt. Col. Abercom- ble, to attack two batteries which appeared to be in the greatest forwardness, and spike the guns ; a detachment of the guard, with the 18th company of grenadiers, under the command of Lt. Col. Lake, attacked the one ; and one of light infantry, under the command of Major Arm- strong, attacked the other. They both succeeded, by forcing the redoubts that covered them, spiking 11 guns, and killing or wounding about 100 of the French troops, who had the guard of that part of the trenches, and with Bittle loss on our side. This action, the extremely honor- able to the officers and soldiers who executed it, proved of little public advantage, for the cannon having been spiked in a hurry, were soon rendered fit for service again, and be- fore dark the whole parallel and batteries appeared to be nearly complete. At this time we knew that there was no part of the whole front attacked in which we could shew a single gun, and our shells were nearly expended. I had therefore only to choose between preparing to surrender next day, or en- deavouring to get off with the greatest part of the troops. I determined to attempt the latter, reflecting that though it could prove unsuccessful in its object, it might at least delay the enemy in the prosecution of further enterprizes. Sixteen large boats were prepared, and upon other pretexts were ordered to be in readiness to receive troops precisely at ten o'clock. With these I hoped to [illegible] the infantry curing the night, abandoning our baggage, and leaving a </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> [damaged, illegible] Tribe; and [torn, illegible] of every British officer, [torn, illegible] put any of them into our power. Although the event has been so unfortunate, the [torn, illegible] of the soldiers is bearing the greatest fatigue, and [torn, illegible] firmness and intrepidity under a persevering fire of [torn, illegible] and shells, that I believe as not often been exceeded de- served the highest commendation and praise. A successful defence, however, in our situation, was perhaps impossi- ble, for the place could only be reckoned an intrenched camp, subject in most places to [illegible], and the ground in general to disadvantageous, that nothing but the neces- sity of fortifying it as a post to protect the navy, could have induced any person to erect works upon it. Our force diminished daily by sickness and other losses, and was reduced when we offered to capitulate, and on this side, to little more than 3,200 rank and file, fit for duty, in- cluding officers, servants and [illegible] and a: Gloucester, about 6oo including cavalry. The enemy's army con- sisted of upwards of 8000 French, nearly as many Conti- nentals, and 5000 militia. They brought an immense train of heavy artillery, most amply furnished with am- munition, and perfectly well manned. The constant and universal cheerfulness and spirit of the officers in all hardship and danger, deserve my warmest acknowledgements. And I have been particularly indebt- ed to brigadier gen. O'Hara, and to lieutenant colonel Abercrombie, the former commanding on the right, and the latter on the left, for their attention and exertion on every occasion. The detachment of the [illegible] regiment and ma- rines in the redoubt on the right, commanded by capt. Ab- thorpe ; and the subsequent detachments, commanded by Lieut. Col. Johnston, deserve particular attention. Capt. Rochfort, who commanded the artillery, and indeed every officer and soldier of that distinguished corps, and Lieut. Sutherland, the commanding Engineer, have merited in every respect my highest approbation. And I cannot suf- ficiently acknowledge my obligations to Capt. Symmonds, who commanded his Majesty's ships, and to the other of- ficers and seamen of the navy, for their zealous and active co-operation. I transmit returns of our killed and wounded. The loss of the seamen and towns-people, was likewise conside- rable. I trust that your Excellency will please to hasten the re- turn of the Bonetta, after landing her passengers, in com- pliance with the articles of capitulation. Lieut. Col. Abercrombie, will have the honor to deliver this dispatch, and is well qualified to explain to your Excellency every particular relative to our past and present situation. I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, Your most obedient and most humble servant, (signed) CORNWALLIS. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> [damaged, illegible] [torn, illegible] owner, on describing the marks and pay- ing charges, may have the certificates for the same by applying to GEDDES WINSTON. T A K E N U P, By the subscriber, near Charlottesville, in Albemarle County, TWO MARES; one of them a gray, about four feet seven or eight inches high, adjudged to be twelve or fourteen years old, paces, and is branded on the off shoulder with WP, in one letter, and a brand on the near buttock; valued to five pounds specie: The other an iron gray, three years old last spring, about four feet six or seven inches high, roach mane, neither docked nor branded, has remarkable long ears; appraised to eleven pounds specie. The last mentioned mare was brought to my plantation by a run-away Negro, who says he stole her from the ene- my during their stay at Williamsburg. NICHOLAS LEWIS. Goochland, June 16, 1781. Τ Α Κ Ε Ν U Ρ, By the subscriber, THREE head of Cattle ; one a dark brindled cow, with white on her back and under her belly, her tail white, two white spots in her forehead, under keel in her left ear, and her right a fox ear appraised to 50s old money. A black cow, under keel in the right ear and swallow-fork'd in the left; appraised to 45s. old money. A red heifer, under keel in the right ear and crop and three slits in the left; appraised to 25s. old money. Also a bay mare, twelve or thirteen years old, branded on the near buttock C, and docked, two hind feet white, a natural pacer, a star in her forehead and snip on her nose; appraised to 40s. old money. JOHN HUMBER RICHMOND: Printed by JAMES HAYES, Printer to the Commonwealth, at his Printing-Office near the Treasury. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Virginia Gazette, or, The American Advertiser. Vol. 1, Numb. 1, Saturday December 22, 1781 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1781-12-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SCNP1936.1 Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers--Virginia--Richmond Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hayes, James, 1759-1804 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1775. NUMBER 42 UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI ATQUE EJUS AMICUS. – HOR. NORFOLK: - Printed by the PROPRIETORS at their Office; where Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGI- NIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully received and duly inserted.---Advertisements of a moderate Length for 3 s. the first Week, and 2 s. each Week after---Price of the PAPER, 12 s. 6 d. per ANNUM. From the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET. As the establishing of manufactories among ourselves must undoubtedly be of great advantage to the public, it is hoped that every friend to his country will endeavour to promote the following plan, to which a considerable number of gentlemen have already subscribed. PLAN of an AMERICAN MANUFACTORY. WE the subscribers, being deeply impressed with a sense of our present difficulties, and ear- nestly solicitous, as far as in our power, to support the freedom, and promote the wel- fare of our country on peaceable and constitutional prin- ciples; and well knowing how much the establishing ma- nufactories amongst ourselves would contribute thereunto, besides exciting a general and laudable spirit of industry among the poor, and putting the means of supporting themselves into the hands of many, who at present are a public expence, and also to convince the public that our country is not unfavourable to the establishing manufac- tories, DO AGREE to form ourselves into a company for the promoting of an American manufactory on the fol- lowing principles, subject to such rules and regulations as shall be hereafter agreed on. I. That the company be called THE UNITED COM- PANY OF PHILADELPHIA FOR PROMOTING AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS. II. That the company shall continue for three whole years, commencing on the day of the first general meeting of the subscribers. III. That a share in the company be fixed at TEN POUNDS, after payment whereof every subscriber shall be entitled to a vote in common on all occasions, and also to be elected to any office belonging to the company, and no person shall be entrusted with any office but a member thereof. IV. That we will begin with the manufacturing of woolens, cottons and linen, and carry on the same to the greatest extend and advantage our stock will admit of during the three years aforesaid, for which purpose we do agree to pay into the hands of the treasurer, who shall be hereafter chosen, one moiety or full half of each of our subscriptions, within one week after the first general meet ing of the subscribers, and the other moiety within two months after the aforesaid general meeting; all which monies paid as aforesaid, together with all the profits a- rising from the manufactory, shall be continued as com- pany stock for the space, and to the full end of three whole years, commending on the day of the first general meeting of the subscribers aforesaid. V. That a general meeting of the subscribers shall be called by written tickets within one week after two hun- red subscriptions are obtained, in order to choose by ballot, for the first years, twelve managers, a secretary and treasurer, to fix the time of the annual meeting for our future elections, and to do all other matters and things as may then be deemed necessary for the better re- gulating the affairs of the company. VI. That one third of the managers, and no more, be changed annually, on the day of the election, by their drawing lots for their going out, and on the death or departure out of the city and its districts, of any mana- ger for the space of three calendar months, the other ma- nagers may choose another in his stead, who shall be con- sidered as acting in the room of the deceased or departed manager. VII. That the managers carry on the manufactory a- greeable to the rules of the company, and shall have the whole direction thereof, and shall attend two by two in turn every day at the manufactory store, at such hours as they shall agree upon, to oversee the business, draw orders on the treasurer, and give the necessary directions. VIII. That the treasurer shall give security for the faithful discharge of this trust; and for accounting for, and delivering up to his successor in said office all such monies, books, writings and effects, as shall then be in his hands belonging to the company, at such times as the managers of a majority of them shall direct and require, which security the managers are hereby required to see duly given, executed and recorded in the office for record- ing of deeds for the county of Philadelphia, before any such treasurer, so elected, shall enter upon his said office: And the treasurer is hereby enjoined to answer no order but such as shall be signed by the two attending managers for the day, as aforesaid, which said orders shall be good vouchers to indemnify him. IX. That a state of the manufactory and of the com- pany’s accounts shall be fairly made out at the end of every six months, and kept in the manufactory store, for the inspection of the members. X. That the managers shall have power to call a gene ral meeting as often as they shall find it necessary to take the advice of the company in any affair, or to lay any proposal or matter of importance before them. XI. That after the first general meeting of the sub- <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> scribers, three weeks notice of the time and place of meeting, on one of the News-papers, shall be sufficient to call a general meeting of the company; and no rule nor regulation shall be binding on the company, but such as shall have received the approbation of a majority of the members present at a general meeting. FROM the PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST. On the PROMISES of CANDIDATES, the THANKS of Members to their ELECTORS and a VISION on the DISSOLUTION of PARLIAMENT. STULTUS ES QUI HUIC CREDAS. You are a fool for believing this voluble fellow. -MOMUS. TO see the zeal of our candidates, to hear their pro- fessions, and to read their promistory virtuous con- duct; a man, with more understanding than myself, may be inclined to believe that the new Parliament promises to be something better than the last; and Indeed there is very great room for amendment, for if ever one was more polluted, more prostituted, and more putrid at the very heart than another, the last Parliament claims a charact- ter of more infamy than ever fell to the share of the people before. For my part, I doubt the amendment; virtue is not amongst the people, and it is with them that this improve- ment must originate. What can we say, when we see bo- roughs reject virtuous men, and take the most abject, sup- ple tools of administration-fellows with only the parts to do evil, and impudence to put virtue out of counte- nance. Clerks of offices, needy dependents; fangled Se- cretaries, dupes to power; Agents to regiments, garbled to prostitution; Nabobs without sense, reason, honor, or reflections; Captains without principles, Knights without truth; Baronets without confidence; Honorables, and Right Honorables, without the least pretence to honor, truth, sense, dignity, or elocution; and still we hope great things from the new Parliament. I own, I de- spair - my hope is sunk - the dice are cast- and Eng- land is undone. But not to be serious longer - to laugh at these new motely fools is better; we may laugh them into reason - and if we succeed, it will be a great com- pliment to the risible god. The first specimen of their abilities, we are presented with in the public prints, where- in we see them exhibit their best productions; for the de- dictory address to the worthy freemen, &c. comes forth well penned like a lad’s exercise at school, only not so well written, nor quite so grammatical. But writing, every elector should pass by, as it is not the agreement between the member and his constituents; the latter on- ly engage their Parliament men to speak for them, and therefore whatever ignorance they discover in their ad- dress, is no disparagement, as it is not any part of the business of a burgess in Parliament; consequently as good writing and good sense have nothing to do in the compo- sition of these strange creatures, we may with impunity make a few remarks on their various motely addresses to the different freemen of this country. First of all, Mr. W. Dowdeswell and E. Foley speak very prettily to the freeholders of the county of Wor- cester; by begging permission humbly to entreat the fa- vour of their votes and interest, and to assure them how sensible they are of past-favours; all the obligation they feel on that account will be doubled by a repetition and a continuance of confidence. No one in the county doubts this home felt zeal; but though Mr. Dowdeswell was bold in company, as hounds are in pack, yet, when he is reduced to a non-substantive, and standeth by him- self, he confesseth himself guilty of great presumption in offering his services, as a speedy recourse to a warmer climate is absolutely necessary. Therefore, the county of Worcester hath great expectation from a member who will retreat with the sun, and not return, cum hirundine primo. Now although Mr. Plumer is a candidate for the coun- ty of Hertford, yet Lord Grimstone out plumes him in rhetorical flourishes, when he says, I am firmly resolved to adhere to the principles of my ancestors, which have ever been-repugnant to those of the Revolution - choose me, (says my Lord) I shall be always happy in shewing myself. But he does not mention whether he means at Almack’s, Whites, Boodle’s, or Mrs. Goadby’s; and therefore it is impossible to judge of his Lordship’s principles. Our good friend, Mat. Brickdale, hath a pleasing me- thod of speaking of himself to the freemen of Bristol, nor is he backward in his own praise; but as it his native city, he may be more free with his kinsmen than he could venture to be with strangers. Should your kind suffrages replace me in your service, I shall continue to act with the same honesty. Now supposing Matthew to be an honest man, it does not become him to say so of himself; and if he is not, why he assures us he shall be but as ho- nest as usual; and so far, Master Matthew, that is honest. Tom Egerton, addressing the county palatine of Lan- </div> <div> <h6>Column 3</h6> caster, vows, if again he should be the object of their choice. Now, by hoping to be the object of their choice, I should be apt to think Tom was a pretty fellow and in this he was casting a sheep’s eye at the ladies. Upper Ossery and Mr. Ongley are very clear in their address to the county of Bedford; for say they, The dis- solution of Parliament must necessarily produce a new day of election. It did not require a ghost to tell us that ! Mr. Peachy hurries his periods on to the county of Sussex, as if he meant to be angry, when he says, I did not attend at the meeting at Lewis. That is as much as to tell us he was not there; for which he is sorry, as it may be the unlucky means of losing his election. Mr. Fenwick talks to the freeholders of Westmoreland as if he meant they ought to believe him, when he strikes his pensive bosom, and cries, Here lies an upright heart! Indeed, I shall be very sorry if they do not credit a gentle- man, who takes so much pains to give so much credit to himself. ”In manners humble, in affections cold, ”In wit a spark, and tho’ not WELL not old.” Lord Bulkeley like another Phaeton, mistakes the hus- tings for the chariot of the sun, and to the good people of Angelsea declares (as if the reins and whip were given him) Ambitious of the honour, I’ll ride and drive; and if you have a mintl to save my horses, as the people did those of the two great patriots, Sir, Watkin Lewes and Mr. Meak, why draw my carriage and be d---d-! Our young George Grenville rather treats the Buck cavalierly, Being as ambitious of representingyou, as I am ignorant of your dispositions. – George, stop! How can you, my dear Georgy, be ambitious of representing a people you declare you know nothing about? Oh, the rod hath never tickled your tail, or you had never thus publicly exposed it, my dear Georgy! Here I have showed you the penmanship of those caval- leros, who solicit your votes to elect them to Parliament; and now, with your permission, I shall shew you the abi- lities of others who are already elected, and who humbly thank their constituents for the honour, glory, favour, dig nity, respect and trust, which they have conferred upon them; not that I think their gratitudes have produced a title more good sense than their solicitous addresses and dedicatory prayers. The first man (not returned) is the redoubtable Admi- ral Pudding, whom an impudent sailor presented with an halter in a pye on the Hustings, and entreated him to use it for the peace of himself, and the good of his country. No address of thanks came from his mouth; he only hung his handkerchief across his nose, which looked like a sprit- sail loosed to dry on the Barfleur’s boltsprit. Chagrined and disappointed, the gallant mariner retired to town, to lull his cares in the arms of some admiring fair one; for no sailor ever climbed the shrouds with that success as our hero ascends into the ladies favours; and when unable to arise to the top gallant bliss of his hope, he mounts in a basket to their bossoms. SIC ITUR AD ASTA –some pius Aeneas. Mess. Strutt and Nassau first come pricking o’er the plain, pleased with their success, which they gave us a small sense of --Thus The Honor you have done us, and the spirit you support our election with, demand our war- mest thanks. But here we are alarmed! We repeat, it is our resolutions to recover your lost rights, and are with gratitude for your lost rights – which is absolutely so, ac- cording to the old stroke of nominative café and verb. -- I suppose, they meant to confess obliquely, that they have bought their rights, and so they have lost them in course. Now the Lord Waltham does not shew much grief up- on his defeat; for he seems determined to be jolly, and inviteth all the defeated electors to dine with him on the first of November, to get them into heart and spirit a- gainst another rencounter. His Lordship wishes much for this convivial mark of their attention; and if I know the stretch of a stomach in Malden, I will be grilled for a kidney if there is a man among them disappoints his Lordship in that particular. – Capt. Lutrell, who haran- gued so well for the liberty of the nation at Malden be- fore, has the mortification to find, that his words made no impression on the leaden fronts of the freemen; his patriotic speech vanished into thin air, and like the baseless fabric of a vision, left not a wreck behind---but poor Lord Waltham! We now travel to Stockbridge, and there we see the lively Captain availing himself of the opportunity of re- turning his warmest acknowledgements; he then, in a N. B. pledges himself for his Father, which is more than Lord Irnham would do for a son. My Lord’s a good Father, And Hal’s a good Brother; But the devil take one for the sake of the other. Mr. Stanley, that bur of state, who climbs into of- fice like a parrot by the beak, and talks like the bird too, only what he is taught; he, in conjunction with Mr. Fleming comes forward, and insures the inhabitants </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> of Southampton, That they will endeavour to deserve their confidence by a steady attachment to the true inte- rest of their country. What a saving clause is the word endeavour! For let them err ever so much by palpable design; they have always the good excuse at hand they did endeavour to the best of their poor abilities. After Mr. Stanley’s long ministerial attachments, how could ye, ye, sons of Southampton, trust the man again? From the MASSACHUSETTS SPY. The following is an address presented to General Gage, from the Selectmen of six towns in the county of Ply- mouth, occasioned by a number of soldiers being stati- oned at Marblehead in said county, in a time of peace To his Excellency THOMAS GAGE, Esq; May it please your Excellency, WE his Majesty’s loyal subjects, Selectmen of the se- veral towns of Pymouth, Kingston, Duxburgh, Pembroke, Hanover and Scituate, deeply affected with a sense of the increasing dangers and calamities, which me nace one of the most promising countries upon earth with political exition, cannot but lament, that while we are endeavouring to preserve peace, and maintain the autho- rity of the laws; at a period, when the bands of govern- ment are relaxed, by violent infractions on the charter of the province, our enemies are practising every insidious stratagem, to seduce the people into acts of violence and outrage. We beg leave to address your Excellency, on a subject which excites our apprehensions extremely: And in the representation of facts, we promise to pay that sacred re- gard to truth, which had our adversaries observed, we flat- ter ourselves, it would have precluded the necessity of our addressing your excellency on this occasion. We are informed from good authority, that a number of people from Marblehead and Scituate, have made ap- plication to your Excellency, soliciting the aid of a de tachment of his Majesty’s troops, for the security and protection of themselves and properties. That their fears and intimidation were entirely groundless, that no design, or plan of molestation, was formed against them, or existed in their own imaginations; their own de- claration, and their actions, which have a more striking language, abundantly demonstrate. Several men of un- questionable veracity, residing in the town of Marblehead, have solemnly called God to witness, before one of his Majesty’s Justices of the peace, that they not only never heard of any intention to disturb the complainants; but repeatedly saw them, after they pretended to be under ap- prehensions of danger, attending to their private affairs without arms; and even after they had lodged their arms, a few miles distant from their respective houses. They frequently declared in conversation with their deponents, that they were nor apprehensive of receiving any injury in their persons or properties: and one of them, who is a minor (as many of them are) being persuaded to save his life, by adjoining himself to the petitioners, but af- terwards abandoning them by the request of his father, deposeth in the like solemn manner, that he was under no intimidation himself, nor did he ever hear any of them say that he was. It appears as evident as if written with a sun-beam, from the general tenor of the testimony, (which we are willing to lay before you Excellency, if desired) that their expressions of fear, were a fallacious pretext, dictated by the inveterate enemies of our consti- tution, to induce Your Excellency to send troops into the country, to augment the difficulties of our situation, al- ready very distressing; and what confirms this truth, (if it needs any confirmation) is the assiduity and pains which we have taken to investigate it: We have industriously and impartially scrutinized into the cause of this alarm, and cannot find that it has the least foundation in re- ality. All that we have in view in this address, is to lay be- for your Excellency a true state of facts, and to remove that opprobium, which this movement of the military reflects on this county: and as a spirit of enmity and falsehood is prevalent in the county, and as every thing which comes from a gentleman of your Excellency’s ex-alted station, naturally acquires great weight and impor- tance, we earnestly intreat your Excellency, to search in- to the grounds of every report, previous to giving your assent to it. Signed by a number of selectmen. Pembroke, February 7, 1775. At a Meeting of the COMMITTEE for the County of CRAVEN, and Town of NEWBERN, on the 4th Day of March, 1775. RESOLVED, that at this critical Juncture it becomes the Duty of this COMMITTEE to remind their Constituents, that several important Rules and Regula- tions, established by the General Congress, have now late- ly taken place; and they hereby beg Leave earnestly to exhort them, as they regard the future Welfare of them- selves and their Posterity, to remain firm and steady in the common Cause of Liberty, and that they testify the same by paying a sacred Regard to those Rules, as the only Means left, under Divine Providence, of delivering AMERICA from the cruel Hand of arbitrary Power: We, of the COMMITTEE, at the same Time observe, with inex- pressable Joy, that the People of New-York remain firm in the good Cause of Liberty, notwithstanding every Art that a corrupt Ministry, and a Set of despicable Scribblers under them, could invent and put in Practice, to create a Division of political Sentiments in that Province; and that they have lately obliged Two Ships, richly laden with BRITISH Goods, to leave their Port, and return to the place from whence they came, agreeable to the Ar- ticles of Association recommended by the General Con- gress, which all are equally bound, by every Tie of Ho- nour, mutual Faith, and personal Security, to observe and support, for the arbitrary Designs of Parliament ap_ pear no longer under Disguise ---- the Standard of its Ty- ranny is now erected in this once happy Land; and a melancholy Sample have they afforded us, of what we may expect in future from their Justice and Equity, if we submit to their Edicts already past; for she not only assumes the Right of taxing us at Pleasure, and, in short, of making Laws to bind us in all Cases whatsoever; but, to crown the Whole, she has past a Law for transporting us like Felons occasionally over Sea, to be tried, con- demned and punished, in Case we should at any Time murmur at our Hardships, or prove otherwise obnoxious to Men in Power; and to carry this most cruel Scheme </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> of Tyranny into Execution, we find the Towns of our Fellow Countrymen to the Northward infested with Armies, and their Ports and Harbours with Fleets. Be sensible, O Americans! of your Danger; let that unite you together as one Man, and cease not to implore the great Disposer of all Things to assist and crown with Success the Councils of the General Congress. R. Gogdell, Abner Nash, Richard Blackledge, Farnisold Green, John Fonveille, James Davis, Edmond Hatch, James Coor, Jacob Johnston, Jacob Blount, Joseph Leech, Alex. Gaston, William Bryan. NORTH-CAROLINA, ff. By his Excellency, JOSIAH MARTIN, Esquire, Captain-General, Governor, and Commander in Chief, in and over said Province. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS an Advertisement is printed in the Public Newspapers, and also industriously, circu- lated about this Colony in hand-bills, dated from Per- quimans County, the 11th day of February, 1775, re- questing the counties and towns thereof to elect Delegates to represent them in Convention at the town of Newbern on Monday the 3d day of April next, and signed John Harvey, Moderator AND WHEREAS the Name and Authority of such an Officer and such Meeting is unknow to the Law and Constitution of this Country, and such an Invitation to the People may tend to ensnare the un- wary and ignorant among his Majesty’s loyal and faithful Subjects in this Province to partake in the Guilt of such unlawful Proceedings, AND WHEREAS the Assem- bly of this Province, duly elected, is the only true and lawful Representative of the People to chuse another Body of Representatives to meet at the Time and Place appointed for the Meeting of the Assembly, is to betray them into a Violation of the Constitution in a Point wherein they are most materially concerned to support it, a Contempt of that Branch of the Legislature which re- presents the People, and highly derogatory to its Power, Rights and privileges: I HAVE thought proper, by and with the Advice and Consent of his Majesty’s Council of this Province, to issue this Proclamation, and I do here- by earnestl exhort the many good People of this Pro- vince, who have to their Honour hitherto prudently with- stood the insidious Attempt of evil-minded and designing Men, that they do on this Occasion stedfastly persevere in such loyal and dutiful Conduct, and continue to resist and treat with just Indignation all Measures so subversive of Order and Government, and so inconsistent with the Allegiance they owe to his Majesty, and that they do not subject themselves to the Restraints of tyrannical and arbitrary Committees, which as already in many Instan- ces proceeded to the Extravagance of forcing his Majesty’s Subjects, contrary to their Consciences, to submit to their unreasonable Seditious and chimerical Resolves, doing thereby the most cruel and unparalleled Violence to their Liberties, under the Pretence of relieving them from I- maginary Grievances. AND I DO further exhort all his Majesty’s Subjects in this Province, as they value their dearest Rights under the Present happy Constitution, and as they would testify their Duty and Allegiance to the best of Kings, that they forbear to meet to choose Per- sons to represent them in Convention, pursuant to the Advertisement herein before recited. AND I DO also earnestly recommend to them to renounce, disclaim, and discourage all such Meetings, Cabals and illegal Pro- ceedings, which artful and designing Men shall attempt to engage them in, which can only tend to introduce Disorder and Anarchy, to the Destruction of the real In- terests and Happiness of the People and to involve this Province in Confusion, Disgrace and Ruin. GIVEN under my Hand, and the Great Seal of the said Province, at NEWBERN, the 1st Day of March Anno Dom. 1775, and in the 15th Year of his Ma- jesty’s Reign. JO MARTIN. GOD save the KING. By his Excellency’s Command, SAMUEL STRUDWICKE, Sec. LONDON, JANUARY 5. A private treaty having been entered into between the Grand Signior and the Emperor and Empress of Germa- ny, we have been favoured with the following extract and account of it: I. The Sublime Porte agrees to pay to the Imperial Court, for the expences of the preparations for war, twenty thousand purses of silver, of five hundred piastres each (thirty millions of piastres) immediately after sign- ing this convention, in the following order, viz. four thousand purses to be sent immediately to the Frontiers, and six thousand more to be sent afterwards to the same place, with all convenient speed, but with the greatest degree of secrecy. The whole sum to be afterwards paid in the same manner. But if the necessity of keeping this matter secret should cause a delay of one month, it shall be no contravention to this agreement. Farther, if the Imperial Court (as well as the respective commissaries on each side should think proper to employ two or three thousand purses to carry on certain secret views, they shall be indemnified, and the Grand Signior will indemnify them for it. II. The Sublime Porte, to testify its gratitude and ac- knowledgement to their Imperial Majesties for their gene- rous proceeding, agrees to cede to them all the province of Wallachia, and its dependencies. By another article, the Imperialists are to have a free trade throughout all the dominions of the Grand Signior. By the last article, the Imperial Court is to deliver from the hands of the Russians, either by arms or treaty all the country and fortresses taken, or that shall be taken from the Sublime Porte during the war. DONE at CONSTANTINOPLE, June. Letters from Hamburgh mention, that an order has just been issued out there, to prevent the merchants from supplying the principal State of Barbary with cannon and other warlike stores. Yesterday, in pursuance of an advertisement for a meet- </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ing of the merchants and others concerned in the North- American trade, there was a very numerous and respect- able meeting at the King’s Arms tavern, in Cornhill, of the most eminent merchants and traders of this city, to consider of a petition to parliament on the present alarm- ing situation of affairs with respect to America; the total stoppage of all commerce to those parts; and the present decline of the trade and manufactures in this kingdom. A motion was made by Mr. Alderman Hayley, and se- conded, that Thomas Lane, Esq; an eminent North- American merchant, be placed in the chain, which was carried unanimously. After the Chairman had informed the company of the intent of the meeting, Mr. Barclay moved, that an address be prepared and presented imme- diatley to parliament, and a committee appointed to draw up the same. A more respectable meeting was scarcely ever known in the city of London, and every motion was carried unanimously, except one gentleman, who ob- served that there was no need of petitioning at present,>br>till they had information what the parliament would do, after they had taken into consideration the petition from the Congress of America to this Majesty, which petition his Majesty promised to lay before the House the earliest opportunity, and that they it would then be a proper time for the merchants to meet and to take the matter into consideration; but this was absolutely and unani- mously rejected. Yesterday morning, several chests of ordinance stores were shipped in the river for North-America. One house in the city has suffered upwards of 12,000l. loss in its trade, since the resolutions concerning the non- importation of goods took place in America; and we hear some others have suffered to a considerable amount. A letter from New-York says, “We are informed that the seat of the government of West Florida will shortly be removed from Pensacola to Brown’s Clifts, on the Misissippi a little below Point Coupee.” It is said, that in the course of the present sessions of Parliament, a petition will be presented by a body of Scotch merchants, for excluding the Dutch and other foreigners from fishing on the coasts of Orkney or Shet- land, or subjecting them to pay duty for each vessel em- ployed in the said fisheries. The New-York mail, which was to have been dispatch- ed from the General Post-Office yesterday, is detained till Saturday next, by order of Government, that it may carry out some dispatches of great importance. Three gentlemen of Scotland are expected home in the first ships from the East-Indies, who have been abroad only six years, and made fortunes of upwards of 20,000l. each. It has been remarked, that notwithstanding the people of Scotland, are only equal to one fourth part of the people of England, yet three fourths of the gentlemen who return immediately rich from the Eat-Indies are Scotchmen. John Grant, Esq; is appointed his Majesty’s Consul to the Dey of Algiers. We are informed that circular letters have been sent to all the members now at their respective country-seats to require their early attendance in parliament on the meet- ing after the recess, for the further dispatch of business, as some affairs of importance are to be taken into imme- diate consideration. The petition from the American congress to the King has been presented to his Majesty by Lord Dartmouth, and the same will be laid before the two houses of parlia- ment at their next meeting. A small squadron is ordered to be fitted out forthwith, aid to be destined to a remote part of the world; the orders and purpose of this voyage are not to be unfolded to those concerned in it, till they shall arrive in a certain latitude. The French are said to be fitting out, with all diligence, at Brest, four ships of the line and three frigates, the de- stination of which is an entire secret. Capt. Fiot, of the Tartar, arrived at Dover from Nice, the 28th ult. off Scilly, spoke with the Britannia, Ayres from New-York for London, out nine weeks, who had lost all her boats, two of the crew drowned, and sprung her foremast. An American agent is said to have had an interview with a leading person, when he insisted on the necessity of repealing the American acts; hold, said the stateman I, for my part will sooner submit to the block, than a- gree that a single clause should be repealed. Means are said to be using to keep up the spirit of par- ty against government in France, that their attention may be diverted from our disputes with the colonies by their own nearer home. Our constitutional right of levying an equitable taxa- ation in our colonies is so clearly ascertained, that we are amazed to find the spirit of sedition still continues to sub- sist. But the wonder must be greatly abated, if not remo- ved, when we observe the source from which it flows.- Its continuance is principally owing to the wicked machi- nations of faction on this side of the Atlantic, who embark every combustible they can to feed the Bostonian fire, and by transmitting such counsel as renders them no better than the accessories of treason, they find means to keep the ignorant in error, to impose on the credulous, and to embolden the licentious, thus the colonists are excited per- severe in their contumacy, and the dignity, right and in- terest of the Mother-county, is shamefully sacrificed at the shrine of a political Moloch, who is whimsically di- stinguished by the name of modern patriotism. Extract of a letter from Sheerness,<.p> ”The following humorous affair happened at this place a few days ago: A young Gentleman, who is clerk in a public office, enjoying one evening an agreeable TETE A TETE with his mistress, they were unexpectedly distur- bed by the lady’s father knocking at the door, and not thinking it prudent for him and quil-drive to have an in- terview, it was judged proper that the latter should be se- creted, and the place of his retreat was to be a tub, in which was held salt; and as he was neither in bulk or stature a Goliath, it very conveniently held him; but the old gentleman bringing home some sprats for supper, and being very particular in his mode of dressing them, under- took to go through the operation himself when unluck- kily going for some salt to the identical tub in which was our hero, and being in the dark, the inhabitant of the wooden tenement bit his finger very severely, on which the old man lustily roared out, “A rat, a rat!” and going for a candle, in order to wreak his vengeance on the author of his pain, the supposed little animal in the </div> <5>Page 3 <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> mean time made his escape, boasting, that however cun- ning the old Don might think himself, yet he was not sagacious enough at all times, “to smell a rat.” Extract of a letter from the Hague, Dec. 27. A war on the continent is, according to the present cir- cumstances, almost unavoidable; to which end the con- tinental princes actually have 1,625,000 of the best disci- plined troops in readiness; but it is certain, that Great- Britain will not be in the least connected in it; for we are informed from undoubted authority, that a new alli- ance has been treated on between Great-Britain, France, and Spain, and which was the real cause of Lord M--- trip to Paris. Of this treaty the French boast, and say it was bought at a prix d`or: the reason of which they pretend is the affairs of America, which never could have come to a serious consideration of the court of G---- B-----n, without previously obtaining the pacific determi- nations of France and Spain. It is further said. that the said treaty was finished under the guarantee of Prussia and Sardinia, and which was the cause of changing am- bassadors between the two latter courts.” Orders are sent to Ireland to take up 2000 tons of ship- ping in government service. Extract of a letter from PARIS, December 17. ”Since his present Majesty’s accession to the throne, and his appointing new Ministers, great numbers of pe- titions have arrived from all parts, form the children and grand-children of persons who were driven out of the country on account of their religion, desiring to be resto- red to the estates of their ancestors. The offers they make of bringing with them their fortunes and families, is an object of too great consequence not to be attended to by Ministers who have the good of their Country at heart; and accordingly they have consulted upon this subject withe Count de Paulmy, who was formerly sent by the Court into Provence and Languedoc, to settle the disputes between the Clergy and the Protestants, from whom an insurrection was apprehended. If the steps and regulations then proposed by Count de Paulmy had been put into execution, this kingdom would by this time, have recovered immense sums of money, and some thousands of inhabitants: but the Clergy, and the war in 1744, frustrated all these measures, and the Protes- tants were threatened with the utmost rigour of the or- dinaces. Since the last peace some Ministers have been less superstitious than their predecessors, and granted toleration, in consequence of which many families have returned. Dublin, Dec. 24. The house of John Hooks, at Tur- nings, in the county of Kildare, and five children, were burned to ashes, the 12th instant, and he, his wife, and remaining son, burned so severely, that their lives are dis- paired off; also all his goods, cows, hay, and corn were consumed; this melancholy accident was occasioned by a candle failing in some flax, of which there was a quanti- ty in the house. Kilkenny, Dec. 21 Last Friday morning, about four o`clock, a party of the White Boys came to the house of William Abraham, proctor for the parish of Ahaboes, in the Queen’s county, whom they carried off to the road between Balyconia and Lisdowny, in the county of Kil- Kenny, where they most savagely and inhumanly consul- ted about mutilating him; some proposing to cut out his tongue, pull out his eyes, and otherwise to disfigure him. At length they concluded to cut off his ears, which they accordingly did, and likewise abused him in such a man- ner, that his life is despaired of. There were not more than thirty of those rioters on this expedition, and they were observed to drop off as they came near Lisdowney, and unfrock themselves; and in the morning they very civilly sent some saddles to Darrow, which the had bor- roed in the night. NEW-YORK, MARCH 2. We have authentic advice of the 22d of last month, from Ulster-county, that on Saturday night the 18th. Mr. John Schoonmaker being in bed, overheard the following conversation between his own negro York, and a negro named Joe, belonging to Mr. Johannes Schoon- maker, viz. York. How many?----Joe. A great many. ---- York. From where?----Joe. From Keysereck, Hur- ly, and Kingston.----York. How much powder have they?----Joe. Two pounds.----York. That is not enough. they should more to get through with it, and drums enough to prevent hearing the cries. They will begin, two at your house, two at John DePuis, and in proportion more at other houses. It will be put in exe- cution between this and Wednesday night; when once begun, we must go through with it. We are to set fire to the houses, and stand by the doors and windows, to receive the people as they come out. The above (in substance) being deposed before a magi- strate, the two negroes were committed to goal; and to- gether with several other negroes, examined next day be- fore four magistrates who met for that purpose but no fur- ther discoveries could then be made- A letter from said place, names Marbletown, as well as the three above mentioned, and that the negroes were to be divided into parties, to fire the houses, cry fire, and kill the people as they came out.---The motive for this conspiracy was the recovery of their freedom. A large quantity of powder and ball was found with several ne- groes, and three are said to be advices in town, that be- sides the two negroes before mentioned,seventeen or eigh- teen more have been committed to goal. A report has likewise been current in town for a day or two past, that these negroes were to be joined by five or sic hundred Indians, but it does not appear that there is any good foundation for the report. NORFOLK, March 23. 1775. COMMITTEE CHAMBER, March 21, 1775.<.p> TO THE PUBLIC, WE the COMMITTEE for NORFOLK BOROUGH, find Ourselves under the disagreeable NECESSITY of publishing to the WORLD; the Conduct of CAPT. SAMPSON, Master of the Snow ELIZABETH, from BRISTOL.----It is not in one Instance alone, that he has discovered his OPPOSITION to the Measures adopt- ed for the Security of our RIGHTS and LIBERTIES; nor can he on any Account justify his REPEATED PRE- VARICATIONS. It is not our Business to take Notice<.p> </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> of his Passion and disrespectful BEHAVIOUR towards this COMMITTEE, nor his indifferent CONDUCT without doors. We shall confine Ourselves to the Relation of the follow ing FACTS.----On the Thirteenth Day of Februa -ry, he informed the COMMITTEE of his Arrival with a Quantity of SALT, that his Snow wanted Repairs, and as He should find it necessary to heave her down here, he demanded the Consent of the COMMITTEE, to store the SALT till the Snow could be refitted. The COMMITTEE after careful Enquiries, (some of his Answers to which we find since to be false,) did at Length consent, upon Condition the SALT should be taken on Board again as soon as possible, which Captain SAMPSON promised to do.----Thus matters rested till the Eighth of March, when this COMMITTEE was surprised with Information, that He had given Bond at the Custom-house, and was taking in Lumber without the SALT. He was sent for, and after discovering a great Degree of Heat, did at length give his repeated promise to take the SALT on Board as soon as possible, and that he would begin the next Day. More than a Week however has elapsed and he has as yet complied with no Part of His PROMISE, nor taken any of the Salt on board again, but has actually applied for Protection to the SHIP of WAR, now in this Har- bour, under whose stern the Snow lies, where it appears he intends to load with GRAIN. We the COMMITTEE, do therefore declare Captain SAMPSON a VIOLATOR of the ASSOCIATION; and on Enemy to AMERICAN LIBERTY; and we trust the Merchants, Planters, and Skippers, of Vessels, in this COLONY will make him feel their righteous indig- nation, by breaking off all Kinds of Dealing with him, and that they will in no Ways be aiding or assisting in procuring a Cargo for a MAN, who from the whole Te- nor of his late Conduct has openly set the good people of this COUNTRY at Defiance, and contributed his utmost Endeavours to destroy their most essential INTERESTS. MATTHEW PHRIPP, JAMES TAYLOR, JOHN HUTCHINGS, JOHN LAWRENCE, THOMAS RITSON, JOHN BOUSCH, ROBERT TAYLOR, THOMAS CLAIRBORNE SAMUEL INGLIS, Extract from the Minutes, WILLIAM DAVIES, Sec’ry. N. B. The other members of the COMMITTEE were out of Town at the Time of signing. The success which has attended that arduous and inte- resting undertaking the Great Canal betwixt Forth and Clyde, cannot but afford great pleasure to every one who is zealous for the improvement of his country. On Tu- esday last the water was let into it from Calder to the Stocking-field about two miles from Glasgow, where store- houses, &c. will be erected, and in a few days vessels may be conveyed from the Frith of Forth to that place. This Canal is carried by lock over lands 142 feet high- er than the Sea water mark, and now is within 3.miles of the river Clyde. Query, would not a Canal cut from the Southern or Eastern branches of Elizabeth river, to communicate with the creeks that fall into the Sounds, Inlets, or Bays of North-Carolina, (and which might be carried into exe- cution at a small expence, comparatively with the above) be productive of the most beneficial consequences to this country. Mr. Printer, Sir, By inserting the following LINES in your Paper, you will much oblige, Sir, Your humble Servant, A. B. On the First Fit of the GOUT. WELCOME thou friendly earnest of Fourscore, Promise of Health, that hast alone the Power, T`attend the Rich unenvy`d by the Poor: Thou that dost ESCULAPIUS deride, And o’er his Fally Posts in Triumph ride: Thou that art us`d t` attend the Royal Throne, And underprop the head that wears the Crown: Thou that in Privy Councils oft dost wait, And guards from drowsy Sleep the Eyes of State; Thou that upon the Bench art mounted high, And warn`st the Judges how they wead Envy: Thou that do`st oft from Pamper`d PRELATES Joe, Emphatically urge the Pains below. Thou that art always half the City’s Grace, And add’st to Solemn Noddle Solemn’s PACE: Thou that art ne`er from Velvet Slippers free, Whence comes this unsought Honour unto Me: Whence does this mighty Condescension flow, To visit my poor Tabernacle? Oh! As JOVE vouchsas`d on IDA`S Top `tis said, At poor PHILEMON’S Ede to take a Bed, Please’d with his poor but hospitable Feast, Jove bid him ask, and granted his Request; So do thou grant (for thou’rt of Race Divine. Begot on VENUS, by the God of Wine.) My humble Suit; and either give me Store, to entertain thee, or ne`er see me more. ADVERTISEMENTS. GOODS and Household FURNITURE FOR SALE THE Subscriber will leave the Colony soon, and is now selling off her stock of Goods, (cheap for ready money,) at her Shop in Church-Street.---They consist of Women’s Quilted PETTICOATS, CAMBLETS, DURANTS, CALLIMANCOES, TEMMY’S, Scarlet CLOAKS, Mens and Womens STOCKINGS of various sorts, Millenary Wares, likewise many other Articles, too tedious to enumerate. Also Household furniture, such as Feather Beds, Blan- kets, Bed Linen, Looking Glasses, Chairs, Tables, &c. The Goods and Furniture have been lately imported from London, are fashionable, and in good condition. JANE WELLS/ NORFOLK March 14, 1775 FOR SALE BEST Surinam MOLASSES in Hogsheads, Tierces and Barrels. PHRIPP & BOWDOIN. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, consisting of about 280 Acres, ly- ing in St. Bride’s parish, near Mount Pleasant, and 6 Miles from the Great Bridge. The Soil is of an ex- cellent quality, and will in most Parts produce four bar- rels of corn to the thousand; also the whole Stock on the Plantation, viz. Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, there is ground cleared to raise 200 Barrels of Corn, and still im- provable.---For particulars apply to the Subscriber at said plantation, MATTHEW RANDOLPH. Norfolk. March 23, 1775. (3) 42. FOR SALE, THE Brigantine Polly, William Irwin, Master; Rhode Island built; about Four Years old, and Four Thousand Bushels Burthen; an Inventory of the materials may be seen, and the Terms of the Sale known, by applying to LOGAN, GILMOUR, & Co. Norfolk, March 23, 1775. (3) 42. WANTED JOURNEYMEN Weavers, that are acquainted with any of the following Branches, viz. Weaving of Cotton Velvets, Velverets, Thicksets, Jeans, Sustians, , Dimothy’`s, Counterpanes, Linen, Damask, Diaper, Gauze, Lawn, or Woolens: Such will meet with good encouragement by applying to GARDINER FLEMING NORFOLK March 15, 1775- (tf) 41 N. B. The different pieces or patterns, when difficult, troublesome, or intricate; will be prepared and mounted for them. BRUTUS, AN IMPORTRED HORSE; WILL cover this Year at Three Pounds the Season, twenty shillings the leap, and Five Pounds Insurance. He stands from Monday to Thursday, (inclusive) in the Week at the Subscriber’s, and on Friday and Satur- day at Mr. John Hutching’s in Norfolk. Bru- tus was got by the late Duke of Cumber- land’s Horse, King Herod, upon a Lincolnshire draught Mare, was four Years old, the 5th of this Month, and is a likely Stout Horse. ANTHONY LAWSON. Princess Anne, March 16, 1775. [tf} PATRICK BEECH, At his SHOP opposite Mr. JAMIESON’s. nigh the MARKET- PLACE, NORFOLK. Begs Leave to inform the public, that he makes all Sorts of Gold, Silver, and Jewellery Work, and furnished them agreeable to the newest Fashions, and sells at the lowest Prices, for ready Money only. Those who are pleased to favour him with their Com- mands, may depend upon having their Work done in the neatest Manner, and on the shortest Notice; and their Favours will be most grate- fully acknowledged.---Commissions, from the Country will be carefully observed, and punc- tually answered. He gives the highest Prices for old Gold, Sliver, or Lace, either in Cash or Ex- change; and will be glad to take in an Ap- prentice well recommended. Norfolk March 23, 1775. (3) 42 As the Subscriber intends to leave the Co- lony soon, he must entreat the Favour, of all with whom he has had Dealings with, to discharge their Accounts, which will enable him to settle with those to whom he is indebt- ed. There is in my Hands several Accounts &c. which was sent me to receive payment off which I expect will be adjusted at the Meeting of the Merchants in April. GEORGE RAE. Norfolk, March 23, 1775. (3) 42. NOTICE ABOVE Thirty Years ago, GEORGE WATSON, a Weaver to Trade; son of GEORGE WATSON Blacksmith in Town-head of Bervie, in the shire of Kin- cardine, North-Britain: Was about 22 Years of age when he left Home and went to MARYLAND. – His Friends by different informations understood he carried on a Manu- factory at Annapolis in the Weaving Branch. If said GEORGE WATSON is yet alive, and meet or hears of this Advertisement, He will know of Something greatly to his Advantage, by applying to ROBERT BAINES in NORFOLK, or to the Publishers hereof. March 23, 1775 </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY ODE to POETRY. Sublimi feriam fidere vertice. Hor. LED by the Muse thy starry mount I climb, Which stands unhurt amidst the wrecks of time. Here ample-handed Flora lays A carpet of eternal flowr`s, In gay rotation fly the nimble days, And festive mirth lead on the dancing hours. Yet has the light`ning blaz`d around its brow, And left unsing`d the laurel’s verdant bough. Untouch’d th’ immortal bays remain, For nature fills the lofty space, The goddess here has fix’d her stable reign; ’Tis sacred all, and heav’n protects the place. From hence imagination cleaves the skies, And all creation bursts upon mine eyes. Whatever sleeps in ocean’s bed, Or floats upon the fluid air, Each humble vale, and mountain’s lordly head, I see, and bow to him who plac’d ‘em there. Oh poetry! who can thy joys proclaim! Who, but thy bard, perpetuate thy name! Ev’n I, the hindmost in thy train, Obsequious to thy distant nod, Dare in thy praise to lisp a feeble strain, Yet tremble at th’ exulting critic’s rod. Thou taught’s thy sister thy creative skill, And lo! each image quickens at her will: So potent is her sacred breath The canvas lives at her command; And shades of heroes long consign’d to death, Resurge beneath her vivifying hand. Nor does each portrait only seems to live Beneath the pow’r her pencil deigns to give. With such collective grace ‘tis fraught Such warmth the rival colours dart, That each bold figure teems with fancy’d thought And nature owns the force of mimic art. Nor les. does musick. ever-charming maid, Feel the propitious advent of thy aid. She harmonizes every sound, As words, and sentiment inspire, Make echo’s walls re-verberate around, And wakes each note that slept within her lyre. Sweet poetry! when bus’ness sets me free, Oh! let me spend a vacant hour with thee. For through thy channel’s ample maze Fair harmony devolves its tide; The smiling sun sheds inexhaulted rays, As thro” JEHOVAH’S land they holy waters glide. THE Subscriber sells by Wholesale and Retail, all Sorts of DRUGS and ME- DICINES at a low Advance; for READY MONEY.---He wants a Quantity of VIRGI- NIA SNAKE ROOT well cured; for which he will give five Shillings current Money of VIRGINIA, per Pound.---He wants also a Quantity of BEES WAX, for which he will give eighteen Pence per Pound. ALEX. GORDON. NORFOLK, February 28, 1775. (3) 39. FOR SALE, A Tract of well timbered Land, contain- ing about four Hundred and fifty Acres, in the County of Currituck, North-Carolina; Distant twenty four Miles from Norfolk, ad- joining to the Lands of Messrs. Francis Wil- liamson, and Tatem Wilson.---Credit will be given, and the Times of Payment made easy.---For further Particulars, apply at Belville, to Thomas Macknight, Esq; or at Norfolk to JAMES PARKER. N. B. The Subscriber wants a NEGRO or Mulatto Boy, used to taking Care of Hor- ses, for which he will give Ready MONEY. Norfolk, March 9, 1774. (3) 40. If JOHN FOWLER, (Son of JOHN FOWLER late of Wapping Street LON- DON. Sand-man) be alive, and see this Ad- vertisement, He is desired forthwith to apply, or write to Capt. David Ross, Commander of the Ship Betsey, now lying at Norfolk, who will thereupon inform him of matters greatly to his Advantage: Or if he will send a power of Attorney to Mr. Michael Henley of Wap- ping Merchant, constituting him Agent, or Trustee to Act for him, till he can come to England himself, and who will secure his inhe- ritance for him. Mr. Henley having been an intimate acquaintance of his late Fa- ther, will forward his Affairs. Any Person who can give an account of said John Fowler, so as he may be found, or wrote to; or if dead, will transmit an attested ac- count of his death and burial, when, and where, properly certified.-----All Charges and Ex- pences attending the same, besides a handsome Reward will be paid by applying to Capt. Ross, or JOHN BROWN, & Co. N. B. The above John Fowler went from England as a Servant, about six or seven years ago, to some part of North-America. NORFOLK, February 23, 1775. </div> <div> <h6>Column 2</h6> SAMUEL BLEWES, From BIRMINGHAM. At his Shop, in Church-Street, NOKFOLK* MAKES all Sells all sorts of Locks, Hinges, large Press Screws for Clothiers &c. He has lately en- gaged able Tradesmen from LONDON, whom he employs in finishing Cheaps and Tongues for Buckles, in the most elegant, fashionable and compleat manner; in general he performs every thing belonging to the White-Smiths bus- iness. The PUBLIC may be assured that what the Sub- scriber undertakes, he will; be punctual in executing, and studious to give Satisfaction; and they may depend on being reasonably charged. SAMUEL BLEWES. NORFOLK March 8, 1775. 4 40 N. B. He makes Strong LOCKS for Prisons or Stores, that cannot be pick’d; from four Dollars, to five Pounds. Also marking Irons of any size or dimension, for bran- ding of Casks &c. On the 10th Day of April next, will be sold to the highest Bidder, our Lots and Improve- ments thereon, lying on CRAWFORD Street, in the Town of PORTSMOUTH, in three following Parcels, and under these Circum- stances, viz. A Street of thirty Feet wide is to run through them from North to South, parallel with Crawford Street, and 210 Feet or thereabouts to the Eastward thereof.---- The Southerly LOT to contain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the Creek, that divides the Towns of Ports- mouth and Gosport to the South, and the middle Division to the North.---The middle LOT to contain eighty Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the North and South Lots.----The North LOT to con- tain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the middle Division and South Street.----The PURCHASER of the middle LOT is to have the Privilege of bring- ing and heaving down any Ship at his Wharf ; provided he covers no more o the other two than is necessary, and not more of the one than the other.----The Advantages at- tending these Lotts in point of Situation, Wa- ter, and every Thing else that can recommend them are so well known, that any Thing fur- ther on this Head would be unnecessary. Credit will be allowed the Purchasers, until the 10th, of April 1776; upon giving Bond and Security to ALEX. LOVE. BENNET BROWN. NIEL JAMIESON, & Co. PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 15, 1775. (6) 37 TO THE PUBLIC, THE Subscriber opens his DANCING SCHOOL, at the Masons Hall on Friday, the 17th instant: He solicits the GENTLEMEN, and LADIES of NORFOLK, for their Interest, in tutoring their CHILDREN in that BRANCH, and may be assured that all due ATTENDANCE will be given to satisfy THEM, JOHN NEWTON COOKE. Norfolk, March 10, 1775. (3) 41. The Imported HORSE, Young CARVER, FOUR years Old this Summer, stands at the Subscribers at the Great Bridge; Covers Mares, at 30 Shillings the Leap, or three Pounds the Season.---Good Pastu- rage(but none warranted to return if Stolen or strayed.) CARVER, was got by old CARVER, a Horse the property of his Majesty, by the famous York-Shire Lake Mare, Lady-Legs. For further Particulars, ---See the Horse. CHARLES MAYLE. March 8th, 1775. (tf) 40 FOR SALE about three Thousand Bu- shels of WHEAT; for Terms apply to ALEX. LOVE. Norfolk, March 1, 1775. (tf) 39 FOR SALE. A SCHOONER, two Years old; Bur- then about twenty three hundred Bu- shels. For Terms aply to PHRIPP & BOWDOIN. Norfolk, March 15, 1775. (2) 41 NOTICE is hereby given, that the Sub- scriber forewarns all Persons from Cut- ting or Carting on her Plantation, lying on the Southern Branch; Likewise the Procession Masters from processioning the Line now made; without giving Notice to her at Hampton. JUDITH HERBERT. March 14, 1775. (3) 41. </div> <div> <h6>Column 3</h6> DECEMBER 7th, 177[?] I delivered to DANIEL COTTERAL, Skipper of a small Schooner; sundry Goods for Mr. JOHN MILLS, viz. Three Hogsheads Rum, a Barrel Brown Sugar, one Tierce Spi- rits, two Kegs Barley, and a bundle of Cut- lery: these ought to have been delivered at COLCHESTER. Also two hundred Bushels Wheat, and one Tierce Spirits; for Mr. RI- CHARD GRAHAM at DUMFRIES.---After the said Cotteral had taken on board the Goods above mentioned, he took in a Cask of Sadle- ry, two baskets Cheese, one Cask Loaf Sugar, and some other Goods, from Mr. JAMES MILLS, at Urbana; which were also to have been de- livered to Mr. JOHN MILLS at Colchester; Mr. JOHN MILLS informed me by letter dated the 16th instant, that the said Vessel or Goods have not yet appeared there. I therefore apprehend that the said Vessel is carried off by one Isaac Boston, who was a Sailor belonging to said Schooner: and went off while the Skipper COTTERAL was on shore. Mr. JOHN MILLS desires me to make this publication, and to offer a reward of Twen- ty POUNDS, for apprehending and securing said Vessel and Cargoe; or FIVE POUNDS, for the Man who carried her off.----Boston is a- bout 43 years of age, full six feet high, wears a cut wig. His hair is of a sandy colour, he had a son in the Vessel with him, about 15 or 16 years of age. He has two Brothers and a Sister, liv- ing on Pocomoake river Maryland, and it is supposed he has gone that way: he resided there lately. The Vessel has been of late sheathed and ceiled, her quarter deck is cove- red over with old canvas; she had no spring stay or shrouds, her frame is mulberry; the re- ward will be paid by applying either to Mr. JAMES MILLS at Urbana, JOHN MILLS at Colchester; SAMUEL JONES at Cedar Point or JOHN CORRIE. TAPPAHANNOCK 20th January, 1775. KEYSER’S celebrated PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, are to be sold at the Printing-Office. (Printed directions for using them, may be had gratis. For LONDON THE Ship SAMPSON, LEWIS FAR- QUHARSON Master; has good Accomo- dations for Passengers: Will sail about the first of April.----Apply to said Captain on board, or to Messrs. INGLIS & LONG NORFOLK March 17, 1775. (I) 42 AS the Subscriber intends to leave this Place soon, the Reason is, he has not materials to carry on his Business. Those to whom he is indebted, will be paid in such Goods as he generally makes or mends. And those who have Materials or Goods to make or mend in his Hands, are desired to send or call for them, within ten Days from the Date thereof. HENRY VANAL. Cutler. Norfolk, March 16, 1775. (3) 41 FIVE POUNDS REWARD RUN away from the Subscriber, the 1[?] of last month, a negro Fellow named DANIEL; about 22 Years Old, well Set, a- bout Five Feet Five or Six Inches High, of a yellow Complexion, has a small Scar under one of his Eyes, a gloomy Countenance, and seldom looks one in the Face: He is used to the Bay Trade, and as he is a great Villain, it is suspected he will change his Name, and endeavour to pass for a free man.---Had on when he went off, a Fearnought Jacket, a pair of old blue Breeches, and an Oznabrig Shirt; but as he is an old Offender, it is pro- bable he will change his Clothes.----He run away last July, and got down to Norfolk, had shipped himself as a free Man for Sea a- agin.----Whoever takes up said negro and de- livers him to me, or secures him so that I may get him again, if within the Colony, shall receive a Reward of THREE POUNDS, from JOHN HAYNIE. NORTHUMBERLAND County. VIRGINIA, March16. 1775. (1) 42 N. B. All Masters of Vessels and others, are forbid employing, harbouring, or carrying off said Negro at their Peril. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Virginia Gazette, or, The Norfolk Intelligencer. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1775. NUMBER 41. THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI ATQUE EJUS AMICIS.---Hor. NORFOLK: Printed by the PROPRIETORS at their Office; where Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGI- NIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully received and duly inserted.--- Advertisements of a moderate Length for 3s. the first Week, and 2s. each Week after.---Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per ANNUM. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Translation of his Catholic Majesty's Declaration of War, against the Emperor of Morocco. WHEREAS at the adjustment of peace with the King of Morocco, the renewal and fixing of the boundaries of the territory, which is annexed to my forts on the coasts of that kingdom, were settled, as also the restitution of deserters, and various other conditions, which all testify the said Prince’s recognition of the incontestible right in my Crown to those places situated in countries, which had been part of the Spanish monarchy; and although by the very act of the King of Morocco himself having complied with these stipulations, it appears, that living in peace with Christians who occupied those places in Africa, was not inconsistent with the sect which he professes: not- withstanding all this, he, doubtless not attending to all the advantages which he receives from peace and com- merce with my dominions, has written me a letter, in which, founding himself upon maxims and principles of his own sect and policy, strange and new ones entirely, compared with those received among European nations, he tells me, that he will make war against these forts, and pretends at the same time, that such a step is not to interrupt the friendship, the intercourse and commerce, betwixt our respective states, &c. as appears from the te- nor of the said letter; which, being translated from the Arabic, is literally as follows: "In the name of the merciful God, and there is no help but in the great God. "Mahomed Ben Abdalla. (L. S.) The 15th of the month of Reged, in the year 1188. "To the King of Spain. "Health to him who follows the law, and persists therein. Know ye, that we are in peace with you accor- ding to the treaties of peace made between us and you. But the Mahometans of our dominions, and of Algiers, have agreed, saying, That they will not suffer any Chri- stian whatever to be on the coasts of Mahometan coun- tries from Ceuta to Oran, and they will recover to them- selves the possessionn of them: For which reason they have requested us to attend seriously to this affair, saying, "Thou hast no excuse for remaining quiet, or consenting "that Mahometan countries should remain in the power "of Christians, at a time when God hath given thee "forces and warlike instruments, such as no one else "hath." It was not possible for us not to attend to their instances, or assist them upon this subject : And now we are desirous of taking the matter into consi- deration. If the Algerines undertake the war together with us, as they have desired to do, it is well; but if they withdraw themselves and oppose what they them- selves have desired, We will consider them as enemies, and fight in person against all, till God shall decide be- tween us and them. And this business is not against the peace which subsists between us and you: Your traders and their ships will remain as before, and will take their provisions and other things from any of our ports, as they please, conforming to the customs now observed in them, agreeably to the marine treaty between our respec- tive caravels; and your ships will receive no damage, so that your subjects will trade in all our dominions, and will travel by land and by sea with all security, and no body will hurt them, because we have established peace with you, and which we will not break, if you on your part do not: In which case you will be allowed four months, that every body may know it; and what we have said, concerning our going to the said countries, is, because we are obliged to it, and have no method of ex- cusing ourselves from it. But with respect to peace at sea we will de according to our own will. And now we give you an account of the truth of this business, that you may be advised thereof, and consider what suits you. And we have signed this letter with our own illustrious hand, that you may be assured of its certainty. Greeting, the 15th day of the month Reged, in the year 1188, (19th September, 1774.") And judging it unbecoming my Sovereignty to listen to, much less to admit, such propositions; and being be- sides informed, that the person who was charged by the King of Morocco to deliver this letter to the Governor of Ceuta for me, had declared, that, in proof of the peace being at an end, the Moors in the camp would fire a- gainst the fort with ball as soon as he had left it, which they actually did; and being informed, that the said Moors have since continued to fire against certain fisher mens boats, which were near them as usual, by which ho- stilities the Moors have broken the peace; I have resolved, upon account of these acts, and from the time they were committed, to declare, that it is to be understood, that the friendship and good harmony with the King of Mo- rocco is interrupted, all communication is to cease be- tween my subjects and his, and things to return to the state of war, by sea and land, in which they were before the treaty was settled; keeping up only the 17th article </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> of it, in which it was stipulated, that, in case of a rupture, six months should be allowed to the individuals of both nations to retire freely to their respective countries with their goods and effects, which I order shall be kept and observed punctually with the Morocco subjects; being persuaded that that Prince will observe the same with re- spect to mine. And whereas lately, the King of Moroc- co having sent me some Spanish captives, which he had obtained from the regency at Algiers, I did order the Al- caide who brought them, that not only all the Morocco Moors, who by having been taken on board Algerine vessels were prisoners in Carthagena, should be delivered up, but also all the wounded and old Algerines who were there; I am desirous that these unhappy people should effectually have their liberty, and be conveyed to the kingdom of Morocco, as was intended, notwithstanding the new state of affairs which has arisen, being moved thereto by the pity with which I consider their fate, and because they should not be prejudiced by an event in which they have no concern; wherefore, and in conse- quence of all that has been stated, I order, that the peace between those dominions and these shall be held to be broken, and the war be renewed, and that the subjects of the King of Morocco, shall not be disturbed in their free turn to their country, with their goods and effects, for which I grant the term of six months, counting from the day of the publication of this Cedula, for such is my will. Dated at San Lorenzo el Real, October 23, 1774. I THE KING, GERONIMO DE GRIMALDI. A particular Account of FLAX SEED exported in 1775 from the ports of New-York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. N. B. The Quantity from Philadelphia was taken from the Custom House Books, 1st February. TO NEWRY, From NEW-YORK, - - Hhds. The Liberty, - - 1073 Duke of Leinster, - - 599 Robert, - - - 962 Live Gak, - - - 709 Free Mason, - - - 567 Peter, - - - - 373 ----- 4283 From PHILADELPHIA, Minerva, - - - 700 Renown, - - - 930 Recovery, - - - 213 Charlotte, - - - 562 ----- 2405 From BALTIMORE, Friendship, - - - 467 Lord Dunluce, - - - 557 ----- 1024 ----- 7712 To LONDONDERRY, From NEW-YORK, The America, - - 1451 Hannah, - - - 1007 Hill, - - - 932 Rose, - - - 910 Jupiter, - - - 710 ----- 5010 From PHILADELPHIA, The Minerva, - - 1000 Alexander, - - - 727 Mary, - - - 623 Duke of York, - - 606 George, - - - 609 Endeavour, - - - 132 ----- 3697 From BALTIMORE, The Hibernia, - - - 150 ----- 8857 TO GALWAY, From NEW-YORK, The Anne, - - - 700 Peggy, - - - 500 Julian, - - - 391 ----- 1561 TO DROGHEDA, From NEW-YORK, The Monimia. - - -----800 To DUBLIN, From NEW-YORK, The Isabella, - - 700 John, - - - 508 Galway Packet, - - 478 Mary and Susanna, - 462 Lord Camden, - - 560 Duke of Leinster, - - 916 ----- 3624 22554 </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Carred forward 22554 From PHILADELPHIA, The Catharine, - - 890 Matty, - - - 428 ----- 1318 From BALTIMORE, The Hope, - - - 236 ----- 1554 TO SLIGO, From NEW-YORK, The Charlotte, - - 1093 Diana, - - - - 400 ----- 1493 From PHILADELPIA, The Betsey, - - - - 542 ----- 2035 TO BELFAST, From NEW-YORK, The Jane and Isabella, - 656 James and Mary, - 321 ----- 977 From PHILADELPHIA, The Prosperity, - - - 704 ----- 1681 To CORK, From NEW-YORK, The Lord Camden, - 440 Mary and Susanna, - 218 Needham, - - - 100 ----- 758 From BALTIMORE, The Potomack, - - 200 ----- 958 TO LETTERKENNY, From PHILADELPHIA, The Hope, - - - - - 831 To COLERAIN, From NEW-YORK, The Betsey and Helen, - - - 750 To LARNE, From New York, The James and Mary, - - - 240 Total, - - - 30603 _____ Amount shipped in the Year 1775, From NEW-YORK - - 19496 From PHILADELPHIA - - 8797 From BALTIMORE, - - 1610 ----- 30603 ________ Amount shipped in the Year 1774, From NEW-YORK, - - 15400 From PHILADELPHIA, - - 12160 From BAMYIMORE, - - 2940 ----- 30500 As the interest of the North Continent of A- America may be greatly affected by the con- duct of any one Colony, and the Assembly of New-York lately refused even to consider the Proceedings of the CONTINENTAL CON- GRESS; it is thought proper, previous to remarks intended to be hereafter published, to give a list of the present Legislators of that Province, which has been lately obtain- ed from a well informed Friend. The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. CADWALLADER COLDEN, now in his eighty-eighth year, and well known for his zeal for issuing the stamped papers in 1765. The COUNCIL. Mr. Horsemanden, The chief Justice, with a salary of l. sterling per annum, out of the 'American Reve- nue in the Boston Box, and 300l. per annum allowed by the assembly, both which he receives. Mr. Watts, A merchant, and native of New-York, a- gent for the money contract, and brother in law to Briga- dier de Lancey. Mr. De Lancey, Brigadier General of the militia, and father in law to Sir William Draper, and brother to Lady Warren, whose daughter married Col. Fitzroy brother to the Duke of Grafton. Mr. Apthorp, a native of Boston, son of the late Mr. Apthorp of that town, related by his wife to Mrs. Gage, and formerly a contractor. Mr. Morris, Formerly a Lieutenant Col. in the army, came here with General Braddock, married Judge Phil- lips's daughter, and then sold out. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Mr. Smith, a native of New-York,---a Lawyer,--- son of Judge Smith, deceased, has a son in law in the army, is uncle to Mrs. Maturin, widow of General Gage's late Secretary, and has a brother in law at present Brigadier Major to General Gage. Mr. Wallace, A merchant from Ireland, greatly con- nected with the army. Mr. White, A merchant from England, formerly a- gent Victualler for the navy, and one of the late Agents for vending the East-India Company's Tea at the port of New-York. Mr. Axtel, a native of Jamaica, descended from Col. Axtel, who guarded the High Court of Justice, at the trial of King Charles the First. Mr. Cruger, son in law to Brigadier de Lancey, a merchant. Mr. Jauncey, Son of one of the city mentbers. Ma- ster of the Rolls. Married a daughter of Mr. Elliot, Collector of the port of New-York, brother to Sir Gil- bert Elliot, one of the Carlton house Junto. THE Present GENERAL ASSEMBLY. For the City of New-York. John Cruger the present Speaker, a merchant, uncle to the Counsellor who married Brigadier de Lancey's daughter, and to one of the present members for Bristol in parliament. James de Lancey, Nephew to Brigadier de Lancey, and brother in law to Governor Penn. James Jancey, A merchant, father to the counsellor, who married Sir Gilbert Elliot's neice. Jacob Walton, a merchant, brother in law to Mr. Cruger, the Councellor, and nephew to the Speaker. RICHMOND County. Benjamin Seaman, A Shop-keeper, Col. of the mili- tia, and judge of the county during pleasure, and father in law to the clerk of the county, who holds his office likewise during pleasure. Christopher Billop, A Farmer, who married Col. Sea- man's daughter.---Also a Col. of the militia. King's County. Simon Bærum, Clerk of the county, and one of the Delegates at the General congress. John Rappalje, Col. of the militia,---a Farmer. QUEEN's County. Zebulon Williams or Seamans, a Farmer, and captain in the militia. Daniel Kissam, a Farmer, and Justice of the Peace during pleasure. Suffolk County. Nathaniel Woodbull, a Farmer, Col. of the militia, and Judge of the Inferior court. William Nicoll, Clerk of the county---a Lawyer. WEST-CHESTER County. Isaac Wilkins, a native of Jamaica, educated under Dr. Cooper, at the New-York college, now studying Di- vinity, and intending soon to go home for Episcopal Or- ders--likewise an intimate friend of Dr. Chandler of E- lizabeth town. John Thomas, Judge of the county during pleasure. Frederick Phillips, Col. of the militia, and brother in law to Col. Morris, the Counsellor. Pierre Van Cortlandt, Col. of the militia. DUTCHESS County. Dirck Brinckerhoss, a Shop-keeper, and Col. of the militia. Leonard Van Cleck, a Shop-keeper, and Col. of the militia. ALBANY County. Peter R. Livingston, Col. of the militia, eldest son of the Proprietor of the manor of Livingston, and brother in law to Mr. Duane, one of the Delegates, and nephew to Philip Livingston, another of the Delegates ; also bro- ther in law to the Aid de Camp to Lord Piercy, now at Boston. Philip Schuyler, Col. of the militia, and first Judge of Charlotte county. Jacob H. Ten Eyeck, a Justice of the peace, and fa- ther to the sheriff of Albany county, both holding their offices during the pleasure of the Governor. Abraham Ten Brock, Col. of the militia, uncle to the Lord of the manor of Renselaerwych, and brother in law to Philip Livingston, Esq; one of the Delegates at the Congress. Jacobus Myndersle, a Farmer of Schenectady. CUMBERLAND County. Samuel Wells, Col. of the Militia, Judge of the In- ferior Court, and father in law to Mr. Gale, Clerk of that county. Crean Brush, a native of Ireland, practising the Law in Cumberland county, who sold the Clerkship of the county to Judge Well's son in law. TRYON County. Guy Johnson, Superintendent of Indian affairs, in the room of Sir William Johnson, Col. of the militia, and Judge of the Inferior court. Hendrick Frey, Col. of the militia, and a Justice of the Peace. ULSTER County. George Clinton, A Lawyer, and clerk of Ulster coun- ty. Charles de Witt, a Farmer. ORANGE County. John Coe, a Judge of the Inferior Court. Samuel Gall, a Tavern Keeper at Goshen, and Major in the militia. When the grand question was put for considering the proceedings of the congress, there appeared for taking them into consideration. Messrs. Boerum, Nicoll, Schuyler. Seamans or Williams, Van Cortland, Ten Brock, Woodhull, Livingston, Clinton. De Witt, And against taking them into consideration, Messrs. Jauncey, Billop, Philipse, De Lancey, Rappalje, Van Kleck, Walton, Kislam, Brush. Col. Seaman, Wilkins, The other Members, viz. Thomas Brinkerhoss, Ten Eyck, Myndersse, Wells, Johnson, Frey, and Coe, be- ing absent, when the question relating to the proceedings of the congress was proposed, the public must wait for some future opportunity to be informed of their senti- ments on the interesting measures of the continent, for the preservation of the Liberties of America.--- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> A correspondent, at the end of this list, raised the following very pertinent Queries : First, Whether the great number of crown officers; or their near relations in the Assembly, is not a proof either of our extreme negligence of our Liberties, or of the vi- gilance of government for biassing our members? Second, Whether though the highest honour is due to the integrity of so many Gentlemen, who have nobly risked their offices by their fidelity to the country, is it not nevertheless a scandal to the province, that we have as yet no place bill to exclude such from the House of as- sembly as after an election render themselves dependent upon the Crown for offices held during pleasure. Third, Whether from the arbitrary project of the late parliament for introducing a Council into the Massachu- setts-Bay, at the pleasure of the crown, it does not ap- pear to be an indispensable duty firmly to insist upon a law utterly to exclude the dangerous influence of his Ma- jesty's council, at all elections for representatives of the people. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. WARSAW, December, 29. They write from Moldavia, that the Russians are there still, but they will pass the Niester the 21st of this month, 40,000 of that army will remain in Poland, 4000 of which are to be quartered in the invirons of this city. HAMBURGH, December 16. A private Letter from Munich mentions, that a courier from Rome brought an account that Cardinal Anthony Eugenius Visconti, formerly Nuncio at the Court of Vienna is elected POPE, and that he proposed keeping the name of Eugenius. TURIN, December 14. When King George II. of Great Britain died, the Republic of Venice sent two Am- bassadors to London, to compliment King George III. and they made a public entry upon that occasion. Upon the death of the King of Spain two Ambassadors were sent and the same ceremony performed at Madrid. Upon the death of the King of Sardinia, the Republic of Venice sent but one Ambassador to Turin, and the court would not permit him to make his public entry, but complained to the Republic on one Ambassador being only sent. The Republic delayed giving any answer so long, that in the interim Louis the XV. died, and two Ambassadors were sent to Paris, who made their public entry there, and complimented Louis the XVI. The court of Turin could not but look upon these proceedings as an insult, and ac- cordingly his Sardinian Majesty ordered it to be signified to the Ambassador from Venice, that he must appear no more at Court, upon which he set off without any further ceremony for Venice.---This is looked upon as the prelude to a rupture between the two courts, and as in- tended to justify same measures at present upon the car- pet, between the King of Sardinia and his allies. LEGHORN, November 29. The rebels who forced their way through a body of troops under Colonel Du- bourg, and reached an inaccessible hold in the Pieve of Casicua, after the Colonel retired, who were joined by several other parties, to the number of 400 and immedi- ately began fresh impredations; they burnt three villages, carried off a quantity of provisions, and took a party of soldiers (35) whom they met with, prisoners; they are headed by a nephew of the famous Giaseri, who is said to be possessed of all his uncle's warlike qualities: he has just issued a proclamation, summoning every Corsican able to bear arms, to repair to him; the French keep the passes too closely guarded for this to be of any effect, those who are with him have bound themselves in the most solemn manner, to contend for their liberty to the last drop of blood. It is said that the Count de Marboeuf intends to block them up in an effectual manner which is the only way they can be subdued, as the retreat is of such a na- ture, that 100 men may beat 10,000. HAGUE, Dec. 26. Mr. M. Rossignal, Consul from this republic in Barbary, has sent advice to the States General, that the King of Morocco has haughtily refused and returned the presents their high Mightinesses sent him; at the same time complaining that they made very light of his friendship, because he knew very well they had sent more considerable presents to the little States of Al- giers, Tunis, and Tripoli, which in some degree, were de- pendent upon him; and therefore, to shew his resentment of this behaviour, he had declared war against the Re- public. "A treaty is now much talked of here, which has been kept very secret these four years. The treaty in question was concluded in 1774 between the House of Austria and the Ottoman Porte by which the latter en- gaged to pay the former 20,000 purses of piastres contain- ing 500 piastres each; which makes a sum of 10,000,000 piastres. Four thousand purses were stipulated to be paid as the treaty was signed, and the remaining fifteen thou- sand at two equal payments at four months distance, and the Porte likewise agreed to give up part of Moldavia and Wallachia, upon the confines of the grand Duchy of Transylvania and the bannat of Temeswaer. In return the House of Austria engaged to maintain a considerable army upon the frontier (as she has actually done to the great astonishment of all the world) and to recover all that the Porte should lose during the war with Russia, &c. PARIS, Dec. 16. The Royal audience, at which, by the King's order, all the Princes, Dukes and Peers at- tended, and by invitation all the Bishops of the diocese of Paris, as Honorary Counsellors, was extremely brilliant. They ratified and confirmed the registry of all the edicts passed in the bed of justice without any alteration. The pre eminence of the Grand Council was acknowledged, and likewise the obedience due from the parliament to the King's edicts. These edicts and declarations formed by the Minister are for the future to be communicated to the Attorney and Solicitor General before they are brought to be registered, in order to prevent remonstrances, which always tend to the disputing of authority, and prove as disagreeable to the King as to his subjects. “We have been upon the point of suppressing all the old ministry; but their is one that braves opposition. "Advice has been received, that three English frigates; stationed in America, have seized upon two of our mer- chant ships, laden with military stores and French manu- factures. The Captain had the precaution to throw their papers overboard before they were taken: and we flatter ourselves, that if they are able to prove that they failed </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> before the King's Orders activated at the port they came from, they will be released. Some accounts set forth, that they are two Dutch ships under French colours; be this as it will, both the English and Dutch Ambassadors have had some talk with the ministry upon this affair, since which they have sent couriers to their respective courts. LONDON, DECEMBER 31, IT is said that a plan is now agitating in the Cabinet to conciliate matters between the Mother-country and America, by repealing the disagreeable acts, and admit- ting them to be represented by 80 members in the House of Commons. On Tuesday last a copy of the petition from the Ame- rican Congress to the King, was delivered to Lord Dart- mouth for the purpose of shewing it to the King, before it is represented to him by the agents. It contains a slate of grievances, a solicitation for the removal of evil coun- sellors, and a claim that the colonies are exempt from taxation by the British parliament. Besides the petition to the King from the American congress it is said there is one from the same body to the house of Commons. The greatest secrecy and silence is ordered to be kept on the affairs of America; and it is reported that some very disagreeable advices had within these few days been received from Boston, which have been managed with so much privacy that few or none of the contents have tran- spired to the people in office. It was yesterday reported on the Exchange, that some arms, ammunition, and field-pieces, have lately been land- ed in North-America, by a French ship. They write from Constantinople that the entry of the Austrian troops into Moldavia was the cause of much spe- culation, but the mystery of this proceeding of the court of Vienna is now unraveled, as it is known that the rea- son of it was on account of the territory which these troops occupy being ceded to the Emperor of Germany, by a late treaty concluded between that Court and the Porte. Letters from Gibraltar advise, that the Emperor of Morocco has ordered all his small corsairs into his ports in order to lay them up, and the crews are for manning some large ships which he has built; so that it is expected he will have a very powerful fleet in the Mediterranean early in the spring. Letters from Warsaw, dated Nov. 2, say, "The de- legation has at last regulated every thing regarding the Permanent Council. It is to consist of four departments, the first composed of two councellors, one Secretary, and one Copyst, is to have the charge of all the different con- cerns which come before the Marshals of the crown and Lithuania. The Second is charged with what relates to the Police, and all under departments are to bring in their reports to it. The third comprehends the military; the whole power of which is vested in the Grand General, on condition of bringing all his reports to be examined by the State. The fourth, composed of two Senators, two Councellors, one Referendary of the Crown, and one of Lithuania, is to have the care of the correspondence with Foreign powers. "It has been proposed to the Delegation to change all the cavalry, except the guards of the crown, and of the Grand General, into regiments of infantry, and to re- form the infantry which is now in use. It is said that Prince Adam Czartorinski, General of Podolia, will be appointed General of Lithuania. Dec. 30. Last night the French Secretary of embassy had a conference with Lord Rochford, on the subject of some dispatches from the court of Versailles, as had like- wise the Dutch minister. Some private and interesting intelligence was yesterday received from Gibraltar, which was immediately sent to his Majesty at St. James's. The postscript of a letter from Gibraltar says, Our Consul arrived here after being pursued by the Moors, who waited to detain him, upon account of some misun- derstanding between him and the Emperor, by whom he is said to have been shamefully treated. Last night a commission passed the Great Seal, consti- tuting and appointing Guy Carleton, Esq; Captain Ge- neral and Governor in and over the province of Quebec, with all its dependencies, with greater power than in the former commission which is superseded. Also a commission of the same kind, appointing Com- modore Shuldham, Governor of Newfoundland, thereby revoking his former commission. Private letters from Paris say, that the French hav- ing had so great a demand for teas and other goods in A- merica, they intend to send out four more ships this year than they have done for some years past, viz. two to Chi- na and two to Bengal. Orders are given for several frigates to be fitted out im- mediately at Portsmouth, to sail for America, to te sta- tione there in order to cruize along the coasts, to prevent the French sending any ammunition or arms to the Ame- ricans, it having been discovered that they have carried on that trade and taken in return wheat and other grain; by which means they have full granaries in every sea port town in France. Extract of a letter from Madrid, Dec. 10. "It is computed that we have near 500 foreigners at work in our yards, above half of whom are English and Irish; and our marine is upon so good a footing, that when the men of war upon our stocks are finished, the navy will consist of 74 ships of the line, 12 frigates, and 22 smaller vessels; which I make no doubt will enable us in a very short time to give a good account of the Bar- barians.” Extract of a letter from the Hague, Dec. 23. " Orders are given to fit out six more frigates as soon as possible to cruize in the Mediterranean; and it is assu- red that this republic will make it a common cause with Spain, to chastise the insolence of the King of Morocco." Dec. 31. They write from Cadiz, that four regiments of Spanish troops are expected there, to embark on board some men of war going to Africa, in order to attempt something against the moors, who it is said have blocked up Ceuta, with 50,000 men. There are at this time in the two Prussias 70,000: well disciplined troops; and letters from Cracow advise, that a large body of Prussian troops, with a train of artillery is now in the neighbourhood of that city. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Letters from Cadiz mention, that the fleets of the Bar- bary States are become so powerful in the Mediterranean, that the Spanish ships are often obliged to shelter at Gib- raltar and Mahon. They write from Madrid, that the greatest preparations are making it every part of that kingdom, to carry on the war with great vigour. Advice is received that the Faircloth, Captain Stamer, belonging to America, after an obstinate fight of three hours, wherein the Captain was killed, is taken by a small Spa- nish guarda costa in Glover's reef, near the Bay of Hon- duras, and carried into Campeachy, where the crew are imprisoned. GLASGOW, JANUARY 5. WE hear that his Grace the Duke of Argyle, is going to establish a manufacture of woolen cloth in the town of Inverary; the gentlemen in the county of Argyle are now at great pains in introducing a proper breed of sheep, for the improvement of their wool, an object so material to the country, and for which the Highlands of Scotland are well adapted. It were to be wished that the nobility and gentlemen of Scotland would follow the example of the patriotic Duke above mentioned, and spend their money in encouraging industry and agriculture in their native country, in place of squandering it away abroad in folly and dissipation. This laudable conduct would soon put a stop to the emigrations so frequent of late, and would also increase population, the true wealth of a coun- try, for there is no axiom truer than this, Find employ- ment, and nature will find men. BOSTON, FEBRUARY 16. We hear from Falmouth in Casco-Bay, that one day last week as four or five men belonging to the Gaspee (one of the armed cutters, on the American station) were at- tempting to go ashore in the boat, were fired at from the vessel and one of them killed; they however landed with the dead body, and a jury of inquest was summoned who brought in their verdict Wilful Murder; upon which the proper civil officers went off with intent to secure the mur- derer, but were not permitted to go on board, NEW-YORK, FEBRUARY 9. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Boston; to his friend in this city; dated Feb. 1, 1775. "The day appointed by the Provincial Congress for a public thanksgiving, a number of persons in this town shewed their disapprobation thereto, by opening their shops as usual, for which they were treated in a uncivil manner, and those persons were said to be Quakers. I therefore think it my duty, as an honest, impartial, andmost un- biassed member of that community, and one who wishes nothing more ardently than that a true, fair, and candid representation of facts might appear, to assure thee, and I can of my own certain knowledge assure thee; that it is a most malicious and injurious falsehood, and no doubt, propagated by the base enemies of our invaluable consti- tutional rights and privileges, for the most vile and ma- levolent purposes---for I do well know, that the Friends in this town, did not open their shops on said thanksgiv- ing day, nor have I heard any thing unfriendly or uncivil uttered by any of the inhalzitants of this town against them, as a people, for many years; but, on the contra- ry, I do most certainly know, that they are always, and on all occasions, treated with full as much (and I think more) catholic tenderness, friendly and neighbourly kind- ness and affection, than persons of any other sect or deno- mination amongst us. We are informed by a Gentleman just arrived from South Carolina, that the cold was so great there on the 12th of this month, that the ponds were frozen an inch thick. Last Monday the Committee of Observation met. It was proposed that they should nominate Delegates to the Continental Congress, for the approbation of the city and county, but being opposed, the final resolution of the Committee was deferred until next meeting. Last week orders were received from Virginia for the purchase of as large a quantity of arms as can be procured in this city. We are informed by a Captain of a vessel who arrived a few days ago from Antigua, that Admiral Parry, with the royal squadron under his command, on that station, has received orders to sail for Boston, where this gentle- man, will be second in command, as he is a junior Vice Admiral of the flag to Admiral Greaves; the Gentleman who brought this advice, added, that he heard Admiral Parry himself declare the above destination of his Maje- sty’s ships. A Negro plot has been lately discovered at Esopus, two of the principals have been detected and confessed that their design was to convey ammunition to the Indians, and to set fire to Esopus, Marble-town and other places. By Captain Quill, who arrived here yesterday in thirty days from the Bay of Honduras, we learn that the inha- bitants of that place are about to send a donation of one hundred thousand feet of Mahogany, to be sold in Eu- rope, for the relief of the poor of Boston. On Tuesday last, between twelve and one o'clock, the new hospital at Ranelagh, a large pile of building lately e- rected and nearly finished, was discovered to be on fire; the workmen being all gone to dinner, and the rooms lumbered with combustible materials, the flames spread so fast that before any help could be called, they were got to too great a height to be suppressed, and the whole wooden part of the building, the erecting of which had been the work of many months, was, in about an hour, reduced to ashes. It is unknown by what means the accident happened, but it is supposed that the shavings might have been left too near the fire. It is hoped, however, that charity, which reared this structure, will cause another to spring from its ashes, for the relief of the distressed poor. PROVIDENCE, (Rhode Island) Feb. 4. Mr. Caleb Wheaton, who some time since was obliged to quit this town for industriously vindicating the mea- sures of the ministry, returning here from Rehoboth the beginning of this week, which place he had likewise been obliged to leave; and yesterday a number of the inhabi- tants paid him a second visit, to remind him of their request, when he thought proper: to make a precipitate </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> flight.---So may all the enemies to America become desti- tute of a resting place for the soles of their feet. Feb. 18. A spirit for military discipline continues to reign here, and the zeal with which the inhabitants have engaged therein reflects on them the highest credit; not a day passes (Sundays excepted) but some of the compa- nies are under arms, and such whose business will not permit their attendance in the day time, repair to the Court house in the evening, to perfect themselves in the exercise and maneuvers, at which they are already very expert.---A like laudable spirit continues to prevail in the country, where most of the companies lately formed are little inferior to regular troops.---So well convinced are the people, that the complexion of the times renders a knowledge of the military art indispensably necessary. A correspondent has sent us the following: "We have certain information from Middletown, in the colony of Connecticut, that Deacon Joseph Coe, Capt. David Coe, Isaac Miller, and Elihu Stone, of that place, have freed their Negroes, five in number, being healthy, able bodies, faithful persons. It is to be hoped that an example so worthy of imitation, by being publi- shed, may have some influence on all who are now nobly preparing to avoid a state of slavery, less grievous than that of Negroes, with which this country is threatened, even at the risk of their lives, and all they hold dear on earth. It must bring conviction to all who have any just conceptions of the natural rights of men, who all come into the world on equal footing as to natural liberty; the denial of this grand truth sets up a tyrant as easily as a master of slaves, more especially must this truly christian sacrifice of self interest (falsly so called) to truth and righ- teousness, powerfully affect all who prefers to have been set free by the gospel of Christ, and yet live in the daily known sin of slave keeping.---Be it likewise published to the world, that the Rev. Mr. Benedict, of said town, with many other clergymen of Connecticut, have borne a constant testimony, both in their public and private ca- pacities, against the infamous practise of slave keeping. Greatly is it to be wished, that all preachers of christia- nity, the most pure and glorious system of morals, and philosophic truth, as well as matters of faith and myste- ries peculiar to itself, would thus fulfil the christian law of love and universal benevolence, both in word and deed. NEWPORT, Feb. 13. We are informed that there was but one Tory in all New-Shoreham, on the 30th January, at which time the sons of Liberty had a meeting and requested him to renounce his wicked principles, but he refusing, they began to enquire for some tar and fea- thers, which not being ready at hand, they took some fish gurry and made a beginning to give him a new coat; up- on which he frankly confessed he was no tory, had acted only from a spirit of opposition, and despised, and hated a real Tory as much as he did a highway-robber, or the devil, their principles and practices being exactly simi- lar, and tending to the same end, viz. That of plundering and enslaving mankind. He promised to support the li- berties of his country for the future, and was ta- ken into the favour of his townsmen. It is now determined that the ship Beulah mentioned in our last, shall return to London in two days with all her Cargo, agreeable to the Resolves of the Congress. Feb. 20. By a Gentleman just arrived from the West Indies, we are informed, that the inhabitants of the Windward Islands are warm friends to American liberty : That they much approve of the proceedings of the conti- nental Congress, and will cheerfully suffer the incovenien- cies of the non-exportation agreement, as they conceive it will have a very great tendency to engage the inhabi- tants of Great-Britain in favour of America. This harbour, and Fogland Ferry, is very narrow watched, by the Rose frigate, and the Swan sloop. A Gentleman lately from Boston, informs that the sol- diers are very sickly and die fast ; that he counted up- wards of two hundred soldiers graves, and was credibly informed that there had often been 3. 4. and 5 buried in one grave; that our brethren in that insulted town, were in high spirits, and undauntedly determined to hold out to the last extremity. NEW - LONDON, FEBRUARY 17. The other evening, two of the inhabitants of a place lately known and called by the name of Ridgefield, put up in a public house in Weathersfield, and entering in- to conversation, boldly justified the vote of said town of Ridgefield, in disapproving of the doings of the con- tinental congress; and proceeded far in supporting court doctrines of passive obedience to parliament, &c. which being taken notice of by a number of Gentlemen pre- sent, they considered it in effect as a direct breach of the association of the congress, and thereupon voted, that in their opinion it was proper that these persons should be returned the way from whence they came, under safe conduct from town to town, to the said place lately known by the said name of Ridgefield ; and that all honest and true men to their country might know and avoid them, proper persons were appointed by the meeting instantly to attend them as far as Far- mington, on their return; and there to acquaint the inhabitants of their behaviour, and leave them, to their farther transportation, as is usual, and as by law is provided, in cases of strolling idiots, lunatics, &c. A letter was accordingly wrote to the Gentlemen at Far- mington, representing their unhappy and desperate si- tuation, which was signed by the principle gentlemen present, and the unhappy men, properly escorted, set off at nine o'clock amidst the, hisses, groans, &c. of a respectable concourse of people, the populace following them out of town, beating a dead march. Not the least violence, was offered, but the whole was conducted with the utmost regularity; and the company dispersed fully resolved that as no one of those principles is supposed now to be an inhabitant of that town, it shall be their care and attention that no such shall be hereafter tolerated within it, not even for a night. ANTIGUA, January 25. WE have received the following melancholy account of a storm which happened at Madeira, by Capt. George Keys, just arrived here, and whose ship was lost in it: On the 8th of December last, the gale came on, which obliged all the shipping then in the bay to put to sea, among which a large Dutch ship bound for Surinam, </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> was drove ashore and totally lost; also a Portuguese brig- posed to have foundered at Sea. On the 17th, being fine weather, and the wind easterly, the shipping all returned to anchor in the bay of Fonchall. It continued fair till Sunday the 18th about 3 o'clock, P.M. when a sudden and heavy squall came on from the south, and continued to blow with such unrelenting fury, as to prevent the shipping getting out, attended with thunder, lightning and rain. About midnight, six sail out of seven were dashed in pieces, their names as follow: The Aurora, Capt. George Keys, from London; ship lost, with three of his hands, the Capt. happily was ashore. The Betsy Gregg, Capt. John Griffiths, vessel lost, the Captain with the whole crew, in number fifteen, perished. The Peggy and Betsey, from Maryland, Captain Lewes, ship lost, the crew saved. A Danish ship, Capt. Bee, the vessel lost, fourteen hands, and one woman passenger perished, the Captain being a- shore his life was saved. Two Portuguese vessels, the Commanders and crews leaving them in the beginning of the gale, saved their lives, the vessels totally lost, Capt. Stewart, of the ship Dawkins; from London for Jamaica, was the only vessel that rode out the storm, having parted one cable, and the other near going, when the dreadful tempest abated. So terrible and treinendous a gale has never been known in the memory of the oldest man living in Madeira. NORFOLK, March 8. 1775. We are informed that ADIEL MILBY, Esq; one of the Burgesses for Northampton County, Eastern-Shore, attempting to get up a tree had left his gun rested on the trunk, the piece by accident went immediately off, and un- fortunately killed him on the spot. A REBUS. ONE THOUSAND POUNDS REWARD. LOST LAST NIGHT. TAKE the Name of a Town on the Med Way in KENT, The first Syllable add to one Third of Intent: To these add the Part where the Senses com- bine; You'll discover the LOSS at which I repine! DOROTHY KILLDOODLE. ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. A SCHOONER, two Years old; Bur- then about twenty three hundred Bu- shels. For Terms apply to PHRIPP & BOWDOIN. Norfolk, March 15, 1775. (2) 41 AS the Subscriber intends to leave this Place soon, Those to whom he is in- debted, will be paid in such Goods as he ge- nerally makes or mends. And those who have Materials or Goods to make or mend in his Hands, are desired to send or call for them, within ten Days from the Date hereof. HENRY VANAL, Cutler. Norfolk, March 16, 1775. (3) 41 NOTICE is hereby given, that the Sub- scriber forewarns all Persons from Cut- ting or Carting on her Plantation, lying on the Southern Branch; Likewise the Procession Masters from processioning the Line now made; without giving Notice to her at Hampton. JUDITH HERBERT. March 14, 1775. (3) 41 GOODS and Houshold FURNITURE For SALE THE Subscriber will leave the Colony soon, and is now selling off her stock of Goods, (cheap for ready money,) at her. Shop in Church-Street.---They consist of Women's Quilted PETTICOATS, CAMBLETS, DURANTS, CALLIMANCOES, TEMMY's, Scarlet CLOAKS, Mens and Womens STOCKINGS of various sorts, Millenary Wares, likewise many other Articles, too tedious to enumerate. Also Houshold furniture, such as Feather Beds, Blan- kets, Bed Linen. Looking Glasses, Chairs, Tables, &c. The Goods and Furniture have been lately imported from London, are fashionable, and in good condition. JANE WELLS. NORFOLK March 14, 1775 WANTED JOURNEYMEN WEAVERS. that are acquainted with any of the following Branches, viz. Weaving of Cotton Velvets, Velverets, Thicksets, Jeans, Fustians, Dimothy's, Counterpanes, Linen, Damask, Diaper, Gauze, Lawn, or Woolens : Such will meet with good encouragement by applyng to GARDINER FLEMING NORFOLK March 15, 1775 (ts) 41 N. B. The different pieces or patterns, when difficult, troublesome, or intricate; will be prepared and mounted for them. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> P O E T R Y. Claudian. De Raptu Proserpinæ. Book 2d. The description of PROSERPINE weeping. O'ER all the rooms a pleasant silence reigns Attentive to the nymph's melodious strains; Whilst for her mother she in vain designs A curious gift, which in its lustre shines Her greatest skill.---First with the needle's trace, She mark'd each element its proper place; Shew'd how, when all things dark confusion hid, From Chaos order rose, as nature bid Here tow'rds their centres various atoms tend, The Heavier sink, the lighter swift ascend: The æther look'd inflamed with glowing heat; Below, the waves in murmuring surges beat; There the earth hung, self balanced in its seat. Nor was one colour thro' the tapestry seen, The stars were gold, the waters flow'd in green; Gem's grac'd the coast for rocks: her thread so well She plac'd, the billows seem to foam and swell; You'd think you heard them with an echoing roar Dash the sea-weed against the founding shore, And murm'ring o'er the sands their current pour. Five zones she adds to make the work compleat, The middle raging with the dog star's heat: By too much fun, (such was her wondrous art,) The loom look'd parch,d and dry'd in every part. On either side the temperate zones appear, Where milder seasons grace the circling year. Near the web's utmost bounds you might behold The regions curst with everlasting cold: There winter reign'd in all its horrors drest, And e'en the threads a frozen hue exprest. Next hell's grim Tyrant's gloomy court she drew, And brought his hid dominions out to view: When a forbidding prodigy ensu'd: For sudden tears her beauteous cheeks bedew'd Now round the borders of the web began The waves to flow, and close the destin'd plan: When three goddesses approach'd the room, Whom the nymph seeing rose, and left her loom; Surpriz'd at guests divine, a purple red, [illegible] of modesty, her cheeks bespred; with such a blush no ivory can vie, By Lydian virgins stain'd with Tyrian dye. THE Subscriber sells by Wholesale and Retail, all Sorts of DRUGS and ME- DICINES at a low Advance; for READY MONEY.---He wants a Quantity of Virgi- nia SNAKE ROOT well cured; for which he will give five Shillings current Money of VIRGINIA, per Pound.---He wants also a Quantity of BEES WAX, for which he will give eighteen Pence per Pound. ALEX. GORDON. Norfolk, February 28, 1775. (3) 39. SAMUEL BLEWES, From BIRMINGHAM At his Shop, in Church-Street, NORFOLK. MAKES and Sells all sorts of Locks, Hinges, large Press Screws for Clothiers &c. He has lately en- gaged able Tradesmen from LONDON, whom he employs in finishing Cheaps and Tongues for Buckles, in the most elegant, fashionable and compleat manner; in general he performs every thing belonging to the White-Smiths bus- iness. The PUBLIC may be assured that what the Sub- scriber undertakes, he will be punctual in executing, and studious to give Satisfaction; and they may depend on being reasonably charged. SAMUEL BLEWES. NORFOLK March 8, 1775. 4 40 N. B. He makes Strong Locks for Prisons or Stores, that cannot be pick'd; from four Dollars, to five Pounds. Also marking Irons of any size or dimension, for bran- ding Casks &c. WHEREAS the Partnership of CHISHOLM and HOLSTEAD, by mutual Consent of the Parties, will be dissolved on the 10th Day of April next: All those Persons who have any Demands against them or the Sub- scriber, are desired to apply for Payment; and those indebted, to pay off their several Balan- ces immediately, or give Bond.---It is ex- pected that all Concerned, will duly regard this Notice; save themselves Expences, and me the Trouble and Inconveniency of making per- sonal Application.---This is the more necessary, as I intend to leave the Colony soon, and am the only proper Person to settle the Business I have transacted. LATIMER HOLSTEAD. Norfolk, Feb. 28, 1775. (3) 39 WANTED TO CHARTER. A SHIP that will carry from 150 to 200 Thousand of LUMBER to load here for JAMAICA, and from thence to proceed to the Bay of HONDURAS, to load LOGWOOD and MAHOGANY for LONDON, apply to INGLIS & LONG. Norfolk, March 1, 1775. (3), 39 FOR SALE about three Thousand Bus- shels of WHEAT; for Terms apply to ALEX. LOVE. Norfolk, March 1, 1775 (ts) 39 </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> On the 10th Day of April next, will be sold to the highest Bidder, our Lots and Improve- ments thereon, lying on CRAWFORD Street, in the Town of PORTSMOUTH, in three following Parcels, and under these Circum- stances, viz. A Street of thirty Feet wide is to run through them from North to South, parallel with Crawford Street, and 210 Feet or thereabouts to the Eastward thereof.----- The Southerly LOT to contain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the Creek, that divides the Towns of Ports- mouth and Gosport to the South, and the middle Division to the North.-----The middle LOT to contain eighty Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the North and South Lots.-----The North LOT to con- tain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the middle Division and South Street.-----The PURCHASER of the middle LOT is to have the Privilege of bring- ing and heaving down any Ship at his Wharf; provided he covers no more of the other two than is necessary, and not more of the one than the other.-----The Advantages at- tending these Lotts in point of Situation, Wa- ter, and every Thing else that can recommend them are so well known, that any Thing fur- ther on this Head would be unnecessary. Credit will be allowed the Purchasers, until the 10th, of April 1776; upon giving Bond and Security to ALEX. LOVE. BENNET BROWN. NIEL JAMIESON, & Co. PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 15, 1775. (6) 37 IF JOHN FOWLER, (Son of John Fowler late of Wapping Street LON- DON, Sand-man) be alive, and see this Ad- vertisement, He is desired forthwith to apply, or write to Capt. David Ross, Commander of the Ship Betsey, now lying at Norfolk, who will thereupon inform him of matters greatly to his Advantage: Or if he will send a power of Attorney to Mr. Michael Henley of Wap- ping Merchant, constituting him Agent, or Trustee to Act for him, till he can come to England himself, and who will secure his inhe- ritance for him.-----Mr. Henley having been an intimate acquaintance of his late Fa- ther, will forward his Affairs. Any Person who can give an account of said John Fowler, so as he may be found, or wrote to; or if dead, will transmit an attested ac- count of his death and burial, when, and where, properly certified.-----All Charges and Ex- pences attending the same, besides a handsome Reward will be paid by applying to Capt. Ross, or JOHN BROWN, & Co. N. B. The above John Fowler went from England as a Servant, about six or seven years ago, to some part of North-America. NORFOLK, February 23, 1775. FOR SALE, A Tract of well timbered Land, contain- ing about four Hundred and fifty Acres, in the County of Currituck, North-Carolina; Distant twenty four Miles from Norfolk, ad- joining to the Lands of Messrs. Francis Wil- liamson, and Tatem Wilson.-----Credit will be given, and the Times of Payment made easy.-----For further Particulars, apply at Belville, to Thomas Macknight, Esq; or at Norfolk, to JAMES PARKER. N. B. The Subscriber wants a Negro or Mulatto Boy, used to taking Care of Hor- ses, for which he will give Ready MONEY. Norfolk, March 9, 1774. (3) 40. RUN AWAY FROM the Subscriber, the 11th of last month, a Ne- gro fellow named DANIEL; he is thick and well set, about five feet 5 or 6 inches high, has a scar under one of his eyes, a gloomy countenance; Is about 22 years of Age, and has a yellow Complexion; seldom looks one in the face: He is used to the Bay trade, is much addicted to gaming; it is suspected he will endeavour to pass for a free man.-----Had on when he went off, a Fearnought Jacket, a pair of old blue cloth Breeches and an oznabrig shirt: But as he is an old offender, it is pro- bable he will change his Clothes. Whoever takes up said Negro and delivers him to me or secures him so that I may get him again, if within the Colony, shall receive a Reward of Three POUND, & if taken out of it Five POUND from JOHN HAYNIE NORTHUMBERLAND Count March 4th, 1775. N. B. All Masters of Vessels and Others, are forbid employing, harbouring, or carrying of said Negro at their Peril. (3) 40 </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> DECEMBER 7th, 1774. I delivered to DANIEL COTTERAL, Skipper of a small Schooner; sundry Goods for Mr. JOHN MILLS, viz. Three Hogsheads Rum, a Barrel Broun Sugar, one Tierce Spi- rits, two Kegs Barley, and a bundle of Cut- lery: these ought to have been delivered at COLCHESTER. Also two hundred Bushels Wheat, and one Tierce Spirits; for Mr. Ri- CHARD GRAHAM at DUMFRIES.---After the said Cotteral had taken on board the Goods above mentioned, he took in a Cask of Sadle- ry, two baskets Cheese, one Cask Loaf Sugar, and some other Goods, from Mr. James Mills, at Urbanna; which were also to have been de- livered to Mr. John Mills at Colchester; Mr. JOHN Mills informed me by letter dated the 16th instant, that the said Vessel or Goods have not yet appeared there. I therefore apprehend that the said Vessel is carried off by one Isaac Boston, who was a Sailor belonging to said Schooner: and went off while the Skipper COTTERAL was on shore. Mr. JOHN MILLS desires me to make this publication, and to offer a reward of Twen- ty Pounds, for apprehending and securing said Vessel and Cargoe; or Five POUNDS, for the Man who carried her off.-----Boston is a- bout 43 years of age, full six feet high, wears a cut wig. His hair of a sandy colour, he had a son in the Vessel with him, about 15 or 16 years of age. He has two Brothers and a Sister, liv- ing on Pocomoake river Maryland, and it is supposed he has gone that way: he resided there lately. The Vessel has been of late sheathed and cieled, her quarter deck is cove- red over with old canvas; she had no spring stay or shrouds, her frame is mulberry; the re- ward will be paid by applying either to Mr. JAMES MILLS at Urbanna, JOHN MILLS at Colchester; SAMUEL JONES at Cedar Point or JOHN CORRIE. TAPPAHANNOCK 20th January, 1775. BARTHOLOMEW LEPETIT, Dancing MA- STER, begs Leave to Address himself to each Gentle- men and Ladies, that may be willing to encourage him in that Branch of Education; by informing them, that he has opened a SCHOOL at Mr. NICHOLAS GAU- TIERS in Church Street, and intends (should he meet with Encouragement sufficient to enable him to reside here) to continue Teaching every Saturday: Those that are inclinable to commit any young Gentlemen or Ladies to his Care, may depend on having the strictest Attention paid in every Respect, to Qualify them in that gen- teel Accomplishment, and the Favour will be gratefully acknowledged: He proposes also opening a School at Portsmouth, on Thursday the 16th March, where he has a very convenient Room for that Purpose, at Mrs. BELL's. N. B. Having tanght the FRENCH for sometime in this Country as well as in LONDON, where he studied under an able French-Master, with some little Share of Ap- plause: he doubts not but it will be sufficient to recom- mend him to such as would chuse to learn that agreeable LANGUAGE, and at the same Time desirous to be in- formed of its peculiar Niceties; whom he will take plea- sure in waiting upon, either at Home or Abroad.---His< Terms are; for DANCING, 20s. per Quarter, and two Dollars entrance.-----For FRENCH, 30s. per Quar- ter, and a Pistole entrance. Attendance three Times a Week. Norfolk, March, 9, 1775. (2) 40 The Imported HORSE, Young CARVER, FOUR years old this Summer, stands at the Subscribers at the Great-Bridge; Covers Mares, at 30 Shillings the Leap, or three Pounds the Season.-----Good Pastu- rage, (but none warranted to return if Stolen or Srayed.) CARVER, was got by old CARVER, a Horse the property of his Majesty, by the famous York-Shire Lake Mare, Lady-Legs. For further Particulars,---See the Horse. CHARLES MAYLE. March 8th, 1775.(ts) 40 KEYSER'S celebrated PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, are to be sold at the Printing-Office. (Printed directions for using them, may be had gratis. For S A L E BEST Surinam Molasses; in Hogsheads, Tierces and Barrels. PHRIPP & BOWDOIN. NORFOLX March 14, 1775. TO THE PUBLIC, THE Subscriber opens his DANCING SCHOOL, at the Masons Hall on Friday, the 17th instant: He solicits the GENTLEMEN, and LADIES of NORFOLK, for their interest in tutoring their CHILDREN in that BRANCH, and may be assured that all due ATTENDANCE will be given to satisfy THEM, JOHN NEWTON COOKE. Norfolk, March 10. 1775. (3) 41. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR, THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI ATQUE EJUS AMICUS. -----HOR. From THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23, to THURSDAY March 2-----1775. (no. 39.) <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To his Excellency William Franklin, Esq; Cap- tain General, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over his Majesty’s Province of New Jersey, and Territories thereon depending in America, Chancellor and Vice Admiral in the same, &c. WE his Majesty’s most duti- ful and loyal subjects, the council of the province of New Jersey, beg leave to re- turn your Excellency our thanks for your speech at the opening of this sessions; and to express our obligations for having given us so early an opportunity of transacting the public business, and that you have been pleased to consult our conveniency, We agree with our Excellency, that it would ar- gue not only a great want of duty to his Majesty, but of regard to the good people of this province, were we on this occasion to pass over in silence, the present a- larming transactions, which are so much the objects of public attention; and therefore beg leave to assure you, that feeling ourselves strongly influenced by a zealous attachment to the interests of Great-Britain and her Colonies, and deeply impressed with a sense of the im- portant connections they have with each other, we shall, with all sincere loyalty to our most gracious sovereign, and all due regard to the true welfare of the inhabi- tants of this province, endeavor to prevent those mis- chiefs which the present situation of affairs seems to threaten; and by our zeal for the authority of govern- ment on the one hand, and for the constitutional rights of the people on the other, aim at restoring that health of the political body, which every good subject must earnestly desire. Your Excellency may be assured, that we will exert our utmost influence, both in our public and private capacities, to restore that harmony between the parent state and his Majesty’s American Dominions, which is so essential to the happiness and prosperity of the whole empire; and earnestly looking for that happy event, we will endeavor to preserve peace and good order among the people, and a due submission to the laws. By Order of the House, Peter Kemble Speaker. COUNCIL Chamber, January 30, 1775. His EXCELLENCY’S Answer. Gentlemen, I Heartily than you for this Address Your senti ments concerning the present alarming transactions, --Your expressions of zealous attachment to the inter- rests of Great-Britain and her Colonies.—Your promises to exert your utmost influence to restore harmony be- tween them, and to preserve peace, good order, and a dutiful submission to the laws, are such as evince your loyalty to the most gracious of sovereigns, and your regard for the true welfare of the people. Their con- stitutional rights will ever be found best supported by a strict obedience to the laws and authority of govern- ment. Whenever that Barrier is broken down, anar- chy and confusion, with all their attendant evils, will most assuredly enter, and destroy all the blessings of civil society. ϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮ Mr. PRINTER, SIR Please to insert the following Letter, which appeared some time ago in the English papers, as it may serve to give some insight into the conduct and character of the British ministry at that Period, and oblige Yours &c. OBSERVATOR. To LORD NORTH. <div class="column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> ought we then to condole with your Lordship, who are placed, by the favour of your Sovereign, in the most exalted situation in the kingdom; and consequently, are looked upon as the greatest cri- minal in it? That you begin already to be considered in this light, is plain, from those cargoes of dirt and scurrility, with which the News-papers are constantly freighted; and you must expect, my Lord, that they will come laden, every day more and more, with this vile commodity. The wind of faction and party malice, is sure to set in strong against the Minister; and calumny, falsehood, and misrepresentation, are the staple articles which brings it in; it is as certain and regular as the TRADE WINDS, that follow the course of the sun, and blow invariably against that climate, which he warms, and chears, with his influence. I am happy, however, to observe, that the accusations, hitherto alledged against your Lord- ship, are too false and frivolous to notice. The appoint- ment of one of the properest men in the kingdom, to the office of a judge, and the return of a northern baronet to his duty in Parlia- ment (from which it is well known he absented himself, out of picque to the late Premier) are such absurd, and groundless matters of complaint, that it would be an affront to common sense to an- swer them. I sincerely wish every future charge against your Lord- ship may be equally foolish and frivolous – you will then continue to deride the important malice of the present desperate Faction, let them hoot, and bark, as owls, do at the moon, with unmeaning clamour, and ceaseless impertinence. Innocence my Lord is a ma- gic circle, more safe and impregnable than any recorded in days of romance and incantation: whoever keeps within That, may defy the malice of his enemies: -Their fury cannot hurt him; -every shaft which they aim at him, will fall short of the mark; and, like the javelin, thrown by the nerveless arm of Priam, ……………Tellum imbelle fine Ictu Concidet.----- But at a crisis so big with difficulty and danger as the present, in- nocence is not the only requisite; it may be sufficient to justify a man to himself, and to conciliate the silent approbation of his own conscience; but it will not command the applause of grateful citi- zens, without spirit, intrepidity, and firmness, When licentious ness overleaps the bounds of the constitution, and insolently attacks the peace of the King, and the province of the Legislature, it is high time, my Lord, to make a resolute stand, or uproar and con- fusion must be the certain, miserable consequence. The eyes of the whole nation are at present fixed upon your Lordship, in ex- pectation how you will treat the late audacious insult, which has been offered to the Throne, and the House of Commons. Let me remind you, my Lord, that there is no one instance in history, where Concessions, extorted by fear, have quieted the ravenous cra- vings of Sedition; which will still cry out, like the daughters of the horseleach, Give, Give! But there are innumerable examples to prove, that states have been overturned, and princes ruined, by timid compliances with wayward and unruly Factions. Indeed the utmost that can be expected from such weak and decisive measures, is to postpone and to palliate: and where a wound is ulcerous, palliatives are ever dangerous to the constitution, as they only skin and film it over; while, as the poet says, ---Rank Corruption, mining all within, Infects unseen.-- No! the several Sinuses must be laid open, and the proud flesh re- moved, before a perfect cure can be effected. In all popular tumults, THE MANY, who are easily caught by any thing, which carries the appearance of bravery and boldness, deserve compassion: it is the movers and leaders only that merit punishment. Who these are in the present instance, every one knows: a merchant, who is more interested in the welfare of Ame- rica than of England, a flaming Republican, a Zany, and a Mad- man, are the four puppets in the hand of the Lord M_____, him- self the Archpuppet of Taycho. All the rest are little more than bare spectators called in to see the shew; who think it very fine, and set down their names to give credit to the shewman’s bill. How must we bewail the relaxation of government, when a wretch, destitute of all principle of honour and integrity whose very tone of voice proclaims the vulgarity of his soul, born to tyrannize over slaves, himself the servile slave of a discontented, factious, distem- pered lunatic, shall dare to insult he throne with menaces equally unmerited and audacious? I own I lose my good humour, when I think upon the subject, and all the splendid Bile in my nature turns black and acrid: I hope, however, to recover it; when your Lordship’s wisdom, spirit and resolution shall have baffled the vil- lainous attempts of those pests of their county, who would involve the kingdom in the worst of all calamities, the Horrors of a civil War. The present posture of affairs is too serious, and alarming, to admit of ridicule: but I trust I shall soon be enabled to laugh a- gain at the opposition, whom I now execrate, and who deserves the indignation and abhorrence of all honest men, and good citizens. O.S. ϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮϮ To the AMERICANS. FRIENDS and COUNTRYMEN, MUCH time and treasure have been spent, to accommodate the the contests between Britain and her colonies; thought the affair has been very serious, yet not one just or proper step has been taken to accomplish it. Every one, wo can see the length of his nose, must see folly of all irritating measures; such ludicrous at- tempts have, and forever will widen the breaches between Great- Britain and her colonies. The temperate, discreet colonists, have been too indolent; whilst restless spirits, by ignis fatuus. led the inconsiderate into the deep gulphs of sedition, where they lost vir- tue, loyalty, and good manners. The mode of accommodation, or opposition, (call it what you please,) adopted by the congress, was borrowed from the seditious Bostonians, who formed the plan, before the congress had a being (and was vigorously opposed, by the virtuous among themselves) by the name of a solemn league and covenant; which the seditious entered into, in the manner, and enforced by the penalties, the as- sociation is established by. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Had the congress checked the seditious then; had they supported the loyalists, who had long, bitterly complained; had they oppos- ed the anarchy and tumultuous tyranny then prevalent; had they laid the Bostonians under firm obligations to do justice to the India Company; and to make decent acknowledgements to their sove- reign, for their violence and insults; had this been the preamble to the association, the port might have been opened, the three-penny duties and petty complaints removed, their loyalty and our liberty secured. Something like this would have laid a foundation to have built u- pon; the congress might then have merited the praise of the Bosto- nians forever, and of the colonies during good behaviour: This was the way to have entered into an accommodation; and it was so plain and obvious, that nothing but a peculiar inchantment would have led them from it: However, they joined the factions, and by that junction, the virtuous were and are persecuted, all government trampled upon, the King’s officers civil and military insulted, and his property invaded: They also wantonly adopted, “approved, recommended,” the seditious resolves of Suffolk county. This im- prudent, ill-timed conduct, threw the province into an irregular fit; out of which it is not likely to recover; confirmed the sediti- ous, and gave too much countenance to sedition in the colonies. Now, seeing we can entertain no hopes of peace with our parent state, from the mediation of the congress, let us consider the pro- vision made for the peace of the colonies. The association, which, with some, is every thing, is calculated for the meridian of a Spa- nish inquisition; it is subversive of inconsistent with, the wholesome laws of our happy constitution; it is abrogates or suspends many of them, essential to the peace and order of government; it takes the Assembly; and the execution of the laws out of the civil magistrates and juries The congress exercises the legislative, the committees, the executive powers: The injustice of the one, and the other, are self-evident: But as it is of the Bostonian manufactory, a new edi- tion, fitted to the necessities of his Majesty’s most loyal subjects, at home and abroad, will soon appear in both worlds with a pacific, patriotic address, agreable to the old, catholic, generous principles of the colony. In the mean time, we must learn the humiliating doctrine of a blind implicit faith, and of passive obedience, and non-resistance; for a committorial court of inquisition, is introduced throughout the deluded colonies; with all its horrid appendices; our lives, liner- ties, and properties are submitted to it. These inquisitors and spies, are to inspect, and watch the motions of the colonists, and to in- force a due obedience to the rules of the congress. Their power is arbitrary and unlimited, they may judge by ap- pearance, and condemn unseen and unheard; they are under no check, there is no appeal to another court, they are not accountable to any power: Willing, and unwilling, we must be willing to obey the mandates of the congress; we, though unwilling, must will all the profits of our late importations to the seditious saints at Bo- ston. The charitable congress have given a title to them; the com- mittees by, and with the authority of lawless mobs, claim them; the very least these pious saints can do, for such unheard of favours, is, to stir up sedition, and pray for the continuance of such chari- table donations. But, as the power is tyrannous, so, the punishment is horrible; they are authorized to proclaim his Majesty’s best subjects, foes to America! to pass an act of outlawry against them! to call them out of all civil society? deprive them of the benefit of law and civil commerce! For the same reason, they might have proclaimed them traitors! Foes to America! Why are the best subjects so wan- tonly abused? Are they foes to the King? no, but you want they should be. Are they foes to the laws of the empire or province? no, but the association is? Are they foes to the interest of Ameri- ca? no, but their persecutors are. Why are the best men out-law- ed, who obey the laws of God, of nature, of the province, and of the empire. Where there is no law, there can be no transgression. How will the loya; Canadians relish your insidious, insnaring, ad- resses, when they hear of a tyranny that exceeds all they had ever heard of? The Canadian act, which occasioned so much canting on the one hand, and disloyal invectives on the other, has no such hostile ap- pearance as this: This however, reminds me of a remark, that the late usurper’s finger was heavier than King, lords! and commons: He used these engines to cover and forward his rebellious pranks; and as he gained ground, he built upon them, until, at length, he and his tools passed an edict that it was high treason against the common wealth, for any person, in any case, to aid and assist the King, the Queen even not excepted! By these wicked arbitrary en- gines, the rebels were encreased there, as they have been here; and a pretext given to murder the best people in the nation, and to seize, their estates, the King not excepted! Send back, we pray you, these insidious engines of persecution and cruelty from whence they came; for you have no reason, no right, no power to use them: How familiar your ends and designs are to his, your next addition may horror inform us; Fie, fie, Americans, fie! Are these proofs of your love and gratitude, to your good King, and happy country? Are these the effects of your feign ed patriotism and liberty? You see who went before you, with all your specious pretext of patriotism and everything else; and you know how they all ended Review the tyranny, the horrors, and havock of those days, and how long they lasted, even until all things returned into the old channel again. But it is time to think of terms of accommodation of our King and his parliament; and who are proper persons to undertake this? The congress have adopted such irritating measures, as disqualify them for this pacific office; and we pray that love and duty to their King and country may induce them forever to decline that very great undertaking. After the hostile combinations entered into by the colonies, we can expect nothing of this nature; for our King cannot dispence with the rebellion of the Bostonians, without sub- mission, and proper acknowledgements: He cannot repeal the acts of parliament in a lump; nor yet declare that they have not a law- ful authority. If then, we go on, as we have begun, he must either attack us, sword in hand; or, as he is averse to shed </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> human blood, he may lawfully sell his colonies to such as can, and will govern them. We cannot exist without government and we are not in a capacity to unite among ourselves, nor to govern one another. And then like the miserable Corsicans, we shall pay very deal for our past rebellion and ingratitude. It is then our duty and interest to offer terms of reconciliation to our parent state; and they ought to be reasonable ones. – Such as may be made with safety on our side; and accepted with dignity on theirs. I can think of no example, so worthy of our imitation, as the prodigal sons. Let us then arise, and jointly, by and with, the influence of our worthy representatives, go, and address our most gracious King and Parliament, saying, Fathers, we have sinned against Heaver, and before you; and we are not worthy to be called your loyal subjects. – Such filial love, duty and obedience, will assuredly meet with a kind, and welcome reception; and, be indulged with all that we can reasonably want here, or justly hope for hereafter. By America’s Real Friend. Suffolk County, (New England) Feb. 4, 1775. Form of an Association in Cortlandt’s Manor in New-York Government. When the minds of the people are agitated, some with just, and some with false ideas of their rights and privileges, when anarchy and confusion are spreading their baneful wings over this once happy and flourishing continent: At this most interesting period, it is the duty of every individual, for the good of himself and posterity, to pursue that course which conscience dictates to be right. No one, if impartial, can be at a loss for the clue of direc- tion, the object is plain to every honest, tho’ ever so illiterate ca- pacity: The loyalty we owe to the best of Kings is the grand mag- netic point, that will infallibly fix us on a solid basis. There are none amongst us (if we coolly reflect) but what will find themselves bound by the strongest ties of gratitude, to acknowledge that we have been, and still may be, the happiest people on earth, under the glorious and unparalleled constitution of Great-Britain! And if prejudice, popular declamations, and the hateful current of party faction, are not too strong for truth and matters of fact; we must allow that the grand pitch of commerce we have arrived at, the pro- gress we have made in arts and sciences; the amazing rapidity in extending, settling and improving our land estates; the magnificent appearance and flourishing condition of our towering cities; the o- pulence of the inhabitants, and every other blessing under God which we do, and still may enjoy, derived their origin from, and have their existence in the laws, the lenity, and the unlimited in- dulgence of our parent state; which has hitherto protected us, is ever able, and would be ready, if we deserve it, to defend us against all invaders of our peace and tranquility, by sending to our support the terror of the universe, the British arms!-For proof of this let us revert to the late war, when the French and savages with fire and sword, were ravaging the country; when the cries of murder and scalping were echoed from every quarter of the woods; the in- fants brains dashed out before the eyes of their afflicted parents; the parents tortured to death by the horrid and shocking barbarities of the Indians; and numbers flying from their habitations, expo- sed to famine, and every species of distress. Let us reflect on those direful calamities; Let us be grateful to the power which preserved us, which sent forth her invincible Veterans, vanquished our ene- mies, and finally reinstated us in quiet possession of our own.---- If we have a right to complain of the British acts of Parliament, we have a Governor, council, and assembly, to represent our grie- vances to the King, Lords, and Commons; we are assured that we shall be heard: We have no business with congresses and commit- tees. Such methods only serve to irritate our best friends. Let us proceed tin the direct line of our duty: We are contending with a mighty nation, of great mercy and long forbearance, ever sparing of the effusion of blood; but when roused to resentment, we may feel the weight of her indignation. ---Therefore we, the subscribers, freeholders, and inhabitants of Cortlandt’s Manor, in the county of Westchester, being actuated by no other motives than the dic- tates of conscience and common sense, are led to declare our firm and indissoluble attachment to our most gracious Sovereign George the Third, his crown and dignity; and with grateful hearts to ac- knowledge, that we are indebted to his paternal care, for the pre- servation of our lives and fortunes: And as we have ever been a happy and free people, subject only to the laws and government of Great-Britain we will pay no regard to any resolves, or restrictions, but such as are enjoined us by our constitutional Delegates, Every thing to the contrary, we deem illegal. **The above is subscribed by several hundred of the inhabitants. Proceedings of the Committee of Observation at Newark, in New Jersey. From the New-York Journal. AS the present critical situation of our nation, and especially of British America, make it highly necessary, that every public exhibition form the press, should be stripped of all false disguises, and fairly hold up to view the only alternative, viz. a tame sub- mission to a tyrannical ministry, and its consequence, abject slavery: or a brave, manly, and constitutional resistance; as the only likely means of obtaining, and enjoying liberty: Therefore, the commit- ee of observation, for the township of Newark, beg leave to pub- lish the following queries, and resolves. Query 1. Whether a press, which weekly throws out Pamph- lets, and other public pieces, replete with the most bitter invectives, scandalous and criminal reflections upon that reputable body the Continental Congress, and their Constituents; and all with a ma- nifest design to blind the eyes of the less judicious; sow the seeds of faction, and discord, and thus gratify the pernicious authors by pre- judiciing the honest unthinking against their real interest; Whether such a press is not inimical to the country, where it is, and does not forfeit its support? Query 2. Whether such a Printer, and the authors of such pieces (when known) are not according to the strict sense of the Grand Congress, those very persons, who by them, are considered such enemies to their country, that every true friends of Liberty ought to avoid them. Query 3. Whether a Printer in ---- ---- in the space of three or four years, by the profits of his press, and a moderate per cent]on KEYSER’S Pills, with a few other insignificant perquisites, can from a low ebb of fortune, if not bankruptcy, acquire such in- dependence, that he dare publicly, with an air of supercilious haughtiness proclaim himself independent of the country, and that he could live without their custom. Query 4. Whether such a man, is not a Ministerial hireling; who is endeavoring to sacrifice his country, to his own private in- terest. And whereas, it is too evident to the Committee, that the a- bove character is exactly fitted to J. R________:Therefore re- solved, That this Committee will henceforth take no more of his papers, pamphlets, or any other public performance of his press; neither will we deal with him in any other way: And we would heartily recommend, that our Constituents may take this matter into seri- ous consideration; and as far as it shall carry conviction to them, treat him with a correspondent conduct. By order of the Committee, CALEB CAMP, Chariman. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. OPPORTO, (A main town in Portugal,) Decem. 1. Since the arrival of the Morroco Ambassador at Lisbon, we learn that a proposal has been made on the part of the Moors to this Court, of entering into am alliance offensive and defensive.----The novelty of such an uncommon application has greatly embarrassed our mi- nistry.—The hostilities already commenced between the Moors and Spaniards considered, with the polite conduct and martial spirit of the present Emperor, inspire us with hope that his upright charac- ter and the favourable opinion he professes to have; of the justice and integrity of his most faithful Majesty, promises to weigh in our Councils. The difference in religion seems to have no sway in the deliberations of the Moor.---A connexion between the two Powers would not much hurt or disturb the general repose and tranquility of Europe; and in the opinion of the most sensible people here, the conclusion of such a treaty, (including commercial regulations,) would be of immense service to this Country, as well as a future safe-guard against Spanish encroachments, which we have not long ago sensibly felt at home, and have lately been threatened with abroad. We are informed that a free trade between both nations is in part the object of contemplation; if this takes place, what, what accumulated wealth will accrue to this kingdom? Beside the open trade with our settlement at Mogadore, we shall have the liberty of pervading the internal parts of this opulent empire. We hope from thence that rich sources of commerce will be discovered, that civilization, arts, and commerce; will spread through that barbarous and un- cultivated land, which cannot but be a mutual happiness, and dif- fusive blessing to both nations. Our situation regard to Morroco would render such a treaty more beneficial to our trade and security, than the protection and guaranty of any power in amity with us. Did time permit, could enumerate many of the advantages we should derive from such an alliance: We earnestly wish it may be concluded, and think we have reason to expect it will be brought to an issue, now, the philms of darkness, superstition, and bigotry, are wearing of daily. This kingdom tho’ small, is inferior to few in riches; our wor- thy Sovereign, who has effected so great a change in our religious constitution, and fee’d his subjects from ecclesiastical oppression, is now deservedly become the beloved object of his people: the greatest happiness a Monarch can enjoy. PARIS Dec. 4. All the maritime towns in France have charged their Deputies, in this city, to make remonstrances against the or- ders they have received to conform in future to the conventions which the Court of Great-Britain has obtained for the prohibition of sending foreign manufactures to their colonies. The Deputies went, upon this occasion, in a body to Mr. de Trudenne, Superin- tendant of the demand made by the court of Great-Britain, was nothing more than the execution of the treaties subsisting between the two Courts, and which his Majesty lately renewed; and there- fore, they must not expect any alteration in respect to the affair in question. HAMBURGH, Nov. 11. Letters from the Russian army advise, that Field Marshall Ceunt Romanzow, is so extremely ill, that there remains but little hopes of his recovery, the same letters give a report, that the Grand Signior was deposed. If we may credit letters from Polish Prussia, the grand affair of settling the boundaries of the dismembered part of Poland, meets with great obstruction, and the Commissaries of the Republic have declared, they have no power to grant all his Prussian Majesty is exacting. PETERSBURG, Oct, 28. They write from Moscow, that Pu- gatcheff is expected there; he keeps a profound silence, which seems to proceed from despair; but he is so strictly watched, and bound so closely in an iron cage, that he cannot possibly make any attempt on his life; he endeavored to starve himself to death, by refusing with the utmost obstinacy all aliments; but a way has been found out to make him take some nourishment against his will. Some days before that rebel was taken, he was in a dreadful situation for want of provisions, seeking his food among the roots that grow in in the fields; he had just killed his horse in order to eat him. LONDON, DECEMBER 16, 1774. House of Commons, Dec. 16. The House was this Day remarkably full, considering the occasi- on, upwards of 300 Members being present, including those in the gallery. Mr. Cooper presented the malt bill, which was read and ordered to a committee. Mr. Burke took the chair, in a commit- tee on the Indian Corn Bill, which, with the amendment, was or- dered to be reported on monday. Ordered, that the house be called over on Wednesday, the first of February next. The order of the day was now called for the house to go into a committee of supply; and Sir Charles Whitworth having taken the chair of the committee, Lord Barrington moved that 17,542 effective men be employed for the land service for the year 1775. Mr. R. Fuller rose and said, he had no motion to make, but he would be glad to know from the Lord at the head of the Tre- sury, if he had any information to lay before the house, or any measure to propose respecting America; because if he had not, he thought it the duty of parliament to interpose and call for papers, and proceed on such information, however defective, as well as they could. He added, that he looked on the measures adopted by the last parliament impolitic and impracticable; and that they could never have been prudently or effectively put in execution. Lord North confessed the very great consequence and importance of the subject, the hon. member now mentioned: said, it would require the utmost diligence and attention, as a matter of the grea- test magnitude ever debated within those walls. He could not, he said, entirely acquiesce in the condemnation of measures hastily, which had been taken up and adopted on such motives; that at the time it was impossible to fortell precisely how they might answer; but that shortness of the time and other circumstances considered, they should have a fair trial before they were reprobated, and that the wisdom and policy of them could be only finally known in the event. He concluded, By assuring the house that he had informa- tion to lay before it shortly after the holidays; and that he would so far adopt his hon. Friends ideas behind him, (Mr. Fuller,) as to propose to appoint a committee for taking the affairs of America into consideration. Mr. Crugar, as a young member, gave his opinion on the state of the colonies with great becoming diffidence; and was heard with a considerable deal of attention. He recommended conciliatory measures. Lord North, on the whole, was plausible, sententious, and af- fected great moderation. Governor Johnstone having alluded to something his lordship had said on a former occasion, relative to Great Britain never receding or relaxing, till America was at her feet; his Lordship observed that it was hardly fair to quote what a man had said seven years before, and what he had explained on the spot before he left the house; this explanation then, and now was he said, that by being at the feet of Great Britain, he meant obe- dience to the mother-country. Such as if they thought themselves aggrieved to apply by petitions and dutiful remonstrances to the Parliament or the throne. He said, he thought it the duty of e- very member, as well in the house as out of it, to interpret what might fall in the heat of debate, lor warm discussion, in the manner it was explained by the speaker: That if he had been thus candid- ly dealt with, the author of a late pamphlet, written in America, should never have asserted, that he insisted that Britain should never recede, till the laws and liberties of America were at her feet: for as he never meant the one, so he never said the other. And he </div> wished, that on the present occasion he should be understood accor- ding to his present explanation and no other. Mr. Haley was for making the Americans contribute to the ge- neral defence of the empire, by way of requisition, and read in his place one or two of the resolutions entered into by the conti- nental congress, to shew their willingness to comply with such a measure. The question was at length put on Lord Barrington’s motion, and agreed to; as were the others in course, providing for the whole of the military establishments. In the House of Commons, December 17. Mr. Sawbridge moved for a call of the House for Wednesday, February 1, with the usual formalities! and then gave notice, that he intended to make a motion for leave to bring in a bill to shorten the duration of parliament- His motion for the call of the House Lord North arrived soon after, when the Speaker left the chair, and the House went into a committee on the supply: when Lord Barrington made a motion that 17, 547 effective men, including commission and non-commission officers, be employed in the land service for the year 1775. This occasioned a long and interesting debate. Mr. Rose Fuller began by desiring to be informed what forces were employed in the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. Lord Barrington, though he said the question was unusual, re- plied seven battalions, five companies, and three battalions more were on their destination, but not arrived there.-------Mr. Fuller then observed, that if so large a force was necessary there, he hoped the reason would appear by the Ministry’s laying before the House, in the course of this session of Parliament, the state of affairs in North-America. Lord North answered, that if no other member had made the motion, he certainly should, for such was the un- happy situation of that country, that the affairs of America would force themselves into Parliament; he observed that the measures he had advised the last sessions, had not been attended with the success himself, and some others more sanguine in them than in himself, had expected from them; but that when the day appointed for con- sidering them came, and he should move for a day on purpose after the holidays, he did not doubt of justifying them. Capt. Luttrell complained of the absence of the country gentlemen upon this im- portant question, and said he was sorry to find the number of sea- men reduced and not the army. Mr. Thomas Townshend wished to know, whether the forces now required for the land and sea service were all that the Ministry would require: If they thought themselves strong enough with this force, for all events, in case of no conciliation in America; if they declared this, he would join in thanking them for the reductions, but not if they meant afterwards on any pretence to ask further sup- plies and grants of Parliament, before the end of the session. Mr. Van, member for Brecon, was nearly of the same opinion, Governor Johnstone seemed to think, that we should not have a sufficient force left in the kingdom if rigorous measures were con- tinued against America, to defend us against an invasion; and said, that it would be very practicable, if ever a rising genius in France should seriously set about it; and then introduced a comparison be- tween American and Ireland; this enlarged the debate, and extended it digressively from the motion before the committee, to American affairs. Mr. Crugar, the new member for Bristol, an American by birth, in a most pathetic speech, expatiated on the fatal breach between the mother country and the colonies; he asserted the supreme au- thority of the British legislature, and maintained that it was fully acknowledged by the Americans in all commercial points, and in every other, the right of taxation excluded; he condemned the measure taken by administration; but with great tenderness added, that he did not doubt they were such as seemed best at a difficult and delicate crisis, ---humanum est errare, he applied in a home but respectful manner to the Minister, and hoped he would now see his error for severe measures might drive them into the arms of a foreign power, to avoid the cruelty of an unrelenting mother. Governor Johnstone having in the course of his speech mentioned something of a comparison between the state of America and Ire- land, Lord Clare was very warm in reply; and was followed in the same spirit by Sir William Mayne. They were both answered by Mr. Rigby and Mr. Fox, who contended generally, that, the su- preme power of the state has a right to exercise a power of legisla- tion over every part and parcel of the British empire. Extract of a letter from Madrid, Nov. 15. ”England may sleep secure in the arms of peace, for this king- dom has work enough cut out to war with the Barbarians, who are become so powerful, both by sea and land, that I believe the King of Spain will be obliged to call in the assistance of some Christian Dec. 14. The hereditary Prince of Brunswick has lately obtain- ed the post of a Field Marshal in his Prussian Majesty’s service. The late Lord Clive, in Jaghire and estate is said to have died upwards of fifty thousand pounds a year. The former, however, (which is 30,000l. per annum) has but a certain number of years to run. It is said that by a clause in his father’s will, Lord Clive will not enter into possession of his fortune until he has attained the full age of twenty five, till when 5000l. is allowed to him. The talk for building a palace to the King is again revived and the profits of the next year’s lottery are to be appropriated to that use. Indeed it has long been the amazement of all foreigners, that the King of Great Britain should be so poorly lodged as he is. Were the people of America once clearly quit of their prejudices, or rather their affection to this country, how evidently must it ap- pear to be their interest to trade with France, who take their corn, fish, staves, hoops, and every kind of produce, and in return give them cheap clothing either for winter or summer, together with wine, oil, fruit, &amp.c, &c. We are assured, from good authority, that the vast quantity of herrings caught round the Isle of Man this season, upon an average of 25. per hundred, amounts to 100,000l. BOSTON, FEBRUARY 2. Several resolves of the continental Congress are published in the London Papers. These resolves seem to stagger the military; In short the scale is likely to turn in our favour, if we continue FIRM and united. The toast of the day is, The nine protestinsh Lords Lately arrived here the Neptune schooner, Capt. Goldthwait, from Newport, Rhode-Island, with five hundred barrels of gun Powder, a donation to our poor distressed brethren in this town. In Provincial Congress at Cambridge, Feb. 7, 1775. WHEREAS it appears to this Congress, that certain persons are employed in divers kinds of work for the army, now stationed in Boston, for the purpose of carrying into execution the late acts of parliament, and in supplying them with iron for wag- ons, canvas, tent-poles; and other articles of field equipage, whereby said army may be enabled to take the field, and distress the inhabitants of this country. Therefore, Resolved, As the opinion of this Congress, and it is accordingly strongly recommended, to the inhabitants of the several Towns and Districts of the province that should any person or per- sons, presume to supply the troops now stationed at Boston, or else- where in said province, with timber, boards, spars, pickets, tent- poles, canvas, bricks, iron, waggones, carts, carriages, intrenching tools, or any materials, for making any of the carriages, or imple- ments aforesaid, with Horses or Oxen for draught, or nay other mat- terials whatever, which may enable them to annoy, or in a manner distress said inhabitants, he or they so offending shall be held in the highest detestation, and deemed inveterate enemies to America, and ought to be prevented and opposed by all reasonable means what- ever. And whereas it appears to this Congress, that large quantities of straw will be wanted by the inhabitants, of this province, in case </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> we should be driven to the hard necessity of taking up arms in our own defence:---Therefore Resolved, That no person or persons ought to sell or dispose of any straw, which he or they may have on hand, except to the inhabitants of this province for their own pri- vate use, or the use of the said province. And it is strongly recom- mended by this Congress to the Committees of Correspondence and Inspection in the several Towns and Districts in this province, to see that the above Resolves be strictly and faithfully adhered to, till otherwise ordered by this or some other Provincial Congress, or House of Representatives. A true Extract from the minutes, BENJAMIN LINCOLN Secretary. By a courier just arrived from Cambridge, we learn, that the Pro- vincial Congress, now sitting there, have appointed a committee to examine, into, and answer his Majesty’s most gracious Speech! And to assure him that there is not a prevailing Disposition to in- fringe the Laws, as has been maliciously and falsely represented to his Majesty. Extract of a Letter from a Gentlemen in London, to his Friend in this Town, dated December 9th, 1774. ”The King’s speech and address, it is agreed on all hands, are not designed in terrorem only, and that they speak no more than is really intended. But however determined the King’s speech shews him to be, he gives such evidence of the goodness of his heart, that upon return of the Colonies to their former state, he would no doubt receive them as tenderly and affectionately, as the father in the gospel received his younger son, upon his return home, after he had wasted his substance with riotous living.” Wednesday last the Provincial Congress met at Cambridge, when the Hon. JOHN HANCOCK, Esq; was chosen President----Present 187 Members. The Provincial Congress of New Hampshire consisting of 144 De- legates, have adopted the continental Resolves; chosen John Sullivan and John Langdon, Esqrs; Delegates for the next Continental Congress, and have passes a number of Resolves. Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman of military Distinction in Connecticut, dated Jan. 23, 1775. ’Every body among us seems determined not to survive the Loss of their civil and religious Liberties. We have favourable Senti- ments of the Justice and Clemency of our Sovereign, but are prepa- ring against the worst. ”It is not pretended to vie with a Sister Colony in the noble Art of War; though you must allow One that has had long Ac quaintance with the Service, to assure you, that our Militia is be- come respectable. By fresh Returns from various Parts of the Go- vernment, we find that a Park of forty Pieces of Cannon may be formed in the Spring, should there be Occasion (which may God forbid) and our Army will be pretty expert at most of the Ma- noeuvers, will have in first grand Division about ten Thousand Men, that need not blush to encounter as equal Number of foreign Troops form any Quarter of the Globe,. This and some neigh- bouring Towns are preparing a Token of their Sympathy for the distressed inhabitants of Boston, which will be sent to the honourable Committee who merit highly of their Country. Extract of a Letter from New-York, dated Jan. 30. ”The enclosed will unriddle the Joy that fills the Breasts of all the Friends to Government, Decency and good Order: --Since the glorious Eleven, with Colonel Phillips at their Head, have carried the Day; two more Members are come, both of which are of the right Side; so that there is now no chance of the Assembly’s aiding or abetting the Congress. The Friends to Government plume themselves on this victory, and are now open-mouthed against the Proceedings of the Congress, and no One dares, among Gentlemen, to support them.---Worthy old Silver Locks (Lieut.. Gov. Colden) when he heard that the Assembly had acted, right, cried out ----Lord, now lettest thy Servant depart in Peace.” NEW -YORK, February 9. A Seaman belonging to one of the Vessels that was lately cast a- way at Turks-Island, having with some more of the crew got on the side of the Sloop, jumped over board in order to save some- Boards that were floating along Side, but was soon attacked by a large Shark, who at three Bites took off his Leg and part of his Thigh, notwithstanding which the poor Fellow got into the Sloop again, but died in about three hours later. The ship James, Capt. Watton, arrived at Sandy-Hook the 2d instant from Glasgow, with coals, and a few dry goods on board. ---A pilot took charge of the vessel, on the first of February, P.M; however as she did not get within Sandy-Hook, till the next day, her arrival was pronounced by the Committee, out of time to land her cargo; and the parties interested agreeing to send her to Jamai- ca, under the superintendence of Mr. Douglas, one of the freighters, she proceeded accordingly for that island, on Sunday last. By accounts form Madeira, we are informed that on the 8th of December an heavy gale of wind drove 7 or 8 sail of vessels ashore. Extract of a Letter from Kent County on Delaware. ”With regard to political matters, the people here begin to change their sentiments, concluding in their more deliberate mo- ments, that such violent measures as have been pursued, will not heal, but on the contrary widen the breach; many, who have kept their sentiments to themselves, begin to whisper their dislike of the proceedings gone into. I believe the Friendly Address and other performances of the moderate stamp, have done much good, in opening the blind eyes of many, and when people come to taste feelingly of the hardships, which a suspension of trade will occasion, they will change sides; nay, I believe, if the King’s standard was now erected, nine out of ten would repair to it. ”The people have not, till lately, considered the consequences of a civil war with so brave and powerful a nation as that of Great- Britain; the heat and rage of party had not given them leisure to reflect on the devastation and havock it would occasion, and if our rashness should bring one on, Qnere, if such reflections as these would not arise with many? I have seem this land blest with peace and plenty, under the happiest form of government in the world; every branch of business is flourishing; men secured in their liberty and property; a trade open to foreign parts of the world, which occasioned a ready sale for or produce; I have neem in possession of a wife and many children, some of whom are numbered among the slain and other far separated; I have lived in a happy harmo- nious neighborhood, where the violence of party and the appela- tions of Whig and Tory were unknown. Who could think that a three-penny duty on tea could have occasioned all these difficulties, when only a refusal to purchase the article would have kept us free. Extract of a letter from London, dated Dec. 10, 1774 SIR The ground of contest between Great-Britain and her colonies seems to be changed; you have lately taken in a larger scope of ar- gument; and your leaders sally forth resolved to demolish every instance of Parliamentary jurisdiction: Thus, you now deny what you formerly asserted as a necessary authority in Parliament, the superintendence and regulation of the trade of the whole British empire. Internal taxes were formerly the only objects of clamours; but now external impositions are in the same predicament: In short, every species of legislation, exercised by Great-Britain, is equally liable to objection, in point of right; and your warm par- tizans have only a little too soon exposed those conclusion, which intelligent men long ago perceived to be concealed under their prin- ciples. The sum total of those claims is independence on Great- Britain; for a subordination, without your being subject to the legi- slative authority of England, is a doctrine rather unintelligible. As an American, I wish my Country every blessing of freedom; but I think, we can expect more happiness, by an union with Eng- land and subordination to the supreme legislature, than by an fan- cied schemes of independent states. The superintendence and me- diation of Great Britain seems to be necessary to balance and decide the different interests of the several plantations and colonies, and to direct, command, and govern the operations and powers of each, for the benefit and defence of ALL. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Protected by her navy and armies, we shall rise with fresh vigour and strength, and see her free and well-ballanced constitution gra- dually communicated to us. In a state of separation; on the con- trary, ages may pass, and rivers of blood be shed, before any regu- lar form of government could be adopted and fixed on a firm basis. The history of all nations confirms these observations, which have dropt from my pen before I was aware that I had plunged myself headlong into politics; ---edge-tools which a man, who intends to make the free crimes of America his country, must, I find, from your news-paper,, be cautious of meddling with. There is some- thing extremely absurd in some men’s eternally declaiming on free- dom of thought and the unalienable rights of Englishmen, when they will not permit an opponent to open his mouth on the subject in dispute, without danger of being presented with A COAT OF FEATHERS. Had moderate measures been pursued by you; had you first done justice yourselves, before you complained of injustice in others; had you petitioned, instead of threatened; stated your rights with pre- cision, instead of holding up loose claims, founded on I know not what, fluctuating ground of natural Rights: Had you discussed these matters in your legal assemblies, instead of leaving them to the de- cision of a body which the constitution is ignorant of, and whose decrees cannot be acted on, and may be contradicted with impunity, ---had a line of conduct like this been pursued, I have reason to assure you, that your petitions would have been attended to, and the present disputes terminated by a liberal and firm constitution; preserving a necessary supremacy to Parliament, and securing you in those liberties which your charters are totally silent on; or absolute- ly exclude you from. What now will be the consequence, I cannot determine. Calm- ness and temper will be preserved on this side; and acts of severi- ty, will be with the utmost reluctance, forced from the ministry. They consider your interest as their own, and therefore will be a- verse from every thing that may injure you. They would gladly forgive, if they could see any marks of contrition in the disobedi ent: But the dignity of government will never permit a parliament, which the most powerful states of Europe would dread to insult, to make advances towards a reconciliation with you, while you com- mand it by threats and menaces. Violence commenced with Boston, and the first step to a reconciliation, in Justice, ought to be a satis- faction to the honour of Great-Britain, and a redress of the inquiry done to its merchants.” The County of Fairfax, in Virginia. Col. GEORGE WASHINGTON, in the Chair. RESOLVED, that it be recommended that the sum of three shillings per poll, for the aforesaid, be paid, by and for every tithable person in this county, to the sheriff, or such other collector as may be appointed, who is to render the same to this committee, with a list of the names of such persons as shall refuse to pay the same, if any such there be. And also resolved, that such of the inhabitants of this county as are from sixteen to fifty years of age, do form themselves into com- panies of 68 men, to chuse a captain, two lieutenants, an ensign, four serjeants, four corporals, and a drummer, for each company; that they provide themselves with good firelocks, and use their ut- most endeavours to make themselves masters of the military exercise published by order of his Majesty, in 1764, and recommended by the provincial congress of the Massachusetts Bay, on the 29th of October last. PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 16. Extract oi a letter from Amsterdam, Novem. 15, 1774. ”Since my last, a very extraordinary affair has happened here. A mail brig, the Master’s name Page, form Rhode-Island, or Bos- ton, was loading with cordage, junk, powder, guns, &c. of which the ministry having intelligence, a small cutter of six three pounders, and thirty hands, was dispatched from Dover, with or- ders to come directly here, and when the brig failed to sail with her and while at sea, to board her and carry her to England. The cutter arrived here the 23d or 24 of last month; the brig had a full load, and was ready to sail at that time, but the cutter’s officers coming ashore, by good fortune, came to the house where I lodged, and in a few hours I discovered their business. As this was the only vessel when in port of that kind, I was at no loss; and called that night on Mr. H-------n, to acquaint him with my suspicions, which he could not believe; but he has had sufficient proof since, for they lay looking at each other from that time to the 8th instant, when the brig made sail, the cutter got under way, which the brig observing, she came to and landed the cargo. There is certain advice that the cutters people went down to the Texel; and got all the brig’s papers form the custom house there, and also at this city.---A brig has since arrived from New- York, but the Merchants will not ship goods in any English vessel, as there is several cutters cruising off Dover, to search all English vessels that pass through the channel, for arms, &c. &c. HAMPTON, March 2. ENTERED INWARDS. Friendship, Capt Reid from Grenadoes, with Ballast only. Hannah, Capt. Wells form St. Croix, with 24 Tierces and 7 Bar- rels foreign brown Sugar, 4 Hogsheads Molosses, 2 Barrels foreign Coffee. Dorothy, Capt. Mosely from Antigua, with 4 Hogshead Rum, 16 Barrels brown Sugar. Polly, Capt. Worsely form New-York, with 2 Barrels Coffee, 1 Tierce Loaf-Sugar, 4 Boxes Candles, 3 do. Chocolate, 12 Kegs Biscuit, 40 Tons [torn, illegible]-Iron. Betsy, Capt. Bryson from Saint Eustatia, with 20 Hogsheads Molosses. Fanny, Capt. Watson from Jamaica, with Ballast, and 13 Ne- groes. Warwick, Capt. Darrel Harvey, from Turks-Islands, with 3000 Bushels Salt. CLEARED OUTWARDS. Swallow, George Burrell for Madeira, with 3500 Bushels Wheat, 800 Staves. Patty, John Barret for Barbados, with 4700 Bushels Corn, 60 Barrels Bread, 15 do. Pork, 1 Tierce-Hams, 6 Barrels Flour, 50000 Shingles, 1500 Feet Scantling, 4 Hogsheads Tobacco. Favourite, John Davis for Cadiz, with 8000 Bushels Corn, 200 do. Beans, 25 Barrels Flour, 2000 Staves. Betsy, Robert Hatton, for Barbados, with 1795 Bushels Corn, 78 do. Oats, 19 Barrels Port, 3 Tierces Hames, 84 Barrels Flour, 162 Bushels Pease, 1750 Staves and Heading, and 200000 Shingles. Abby, Jonas Herbert, for Liverpool, with 41 Hogsheads To- bacco, 300 Barrels Tar, 319 do. Turpentine, 3100 Bushels Wheat, 2000 Staves. Neptune, Elisha Hopkings for Salem, with 1650 Bushels Corn, 6 Barrels Tar, 7 Cwt. Bread, and 2 Barrels Pork. Neptune, Jonathan Paine for Falmouth in New-England; with 2000 Bushels Corn, 20 Barrels Flour, 500 lb. Bacon, 4 Firkins Butter, 7 Barrels Pork, 1 Barrel European Goods, 5 Pair Boots, 300 lb. Cheese, and 3 Dozen Spades. NORFOLK, February 23, 1775. Extract of a Letter from Bristol, dated Jan. 22, 1774, SOME of the sad effects of our unhappy differences with Ame- rica, begin to be felt already in this City; a vessel who had taken in her loading for Philadelphia, and was just ready to sail, </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> is now unloading at our Quay, on account of the detera [illegible, torn] the Congress, to the great injury of the Merchants and the [illegible, torn] tradesmen who had goods shipped on board. And it is expe [illegible, torn] the most dreadful consequences will be experienced by the differ [illegible, torn] manufacturers in the kingdom. Last Saturday, one KEATON a sail-maker, was found dead in the old-feld in this borough; one of his arms had been o- pened, (supposed by himself) and bled till he expired. An inquest was held on the body, when the Jury brought in their verdict, Lu- nacy. On Monday, Mr. ROBERT CLARK, of Madeira, Merchant, was unfortunately drowned nigh the wind-mills on Smith’s Point. ADVERTISEMENTS. THE Subscriber sells by Wholesale and Retail all Sorts of DRUGS and MEDICINES at a low Advance; for READY MONEY.-----He wants a Quantity of VIRGINIA SNAKE ROOT well cured; for which he will give five Shillings current Money of VIRGINIA, per Pound._____He wants also a Quantity of BEES WAX, for which he will give eighteen Pence per Pound. ALEX. GORDON. NORFOLK, February 28, 1775. (3) 39. FOR CHARTER, THE Brig ASSISTANCE, STEVEN FARISH, COMMANDER, Now lying at NORFOLK. BURTHEN about 300 Hogs- heads, or 7500 Bushels- For TERMS, apply to Mr. THOMAS SHOR[illegible, torn] or the Subscriber. BOLLING STARK. PETERSBURG, Feb. 4, 1775. (4) 36 RUN AWAY, FROM the Subscriber, on Wed- nesday the 15th Instant, a negoro Fellow named Caesar; about Five Feet Eight or Nine Inches high; had on when he went away, a Virginia Kersey Jacket and Breeches, stript with Yellow, and a Virginia Tow Shirt.----It is i- magined he is lurking about Norfolk, as he was seen there the Evening he want away. ---I forwarn all per- sons from employing the said Negro, and I will give TWENTY SHILLINGS to an Person that will bring him to me. JOHN HANCOCK. Princess-Anne, Feb. 21, 1775. (3) 38 AS I have the misfortune of being lame, I am thereby prevented going from home, upon my usual business, in such a manne [illegible, torn] as I could wish. I therefore take this method to inform the Public that if any Person or Persons will furnish me with a quantity of Wheat, in the course of the one Year, and will take Bread and Flour, as it is manufactur’d, I will engage that it shall be good, and will supply them with it upon very easy Terms, in Proportion to the Price of the Wheat, I also will take in baking; for terms apply to. Norfolk, Feb. 22, 1775. (3) 38 GOODRICH BOUSH. ON February 2d. instant, There was brought in- to Pepper Creek, a Schooner by two men; who left her under my care, (till as they said) they should go down to the Great-Bridge near Norfolk to their Owner, and told me the Vessel belonged to one Mr. Pendleton there. I have heard since, that the Men were Runnaways and had stole the Vessel; this is all the information I have got respecting her, but that there are some Staves in her, and had some Shingles on board which had been bought by an Andrew Ker before the Schooner came in to Pepper Creek. Her Stern is painted Blue, as also her Quarters; her Waist painted Black and has got an Oak Gun-wale on it, the Boom is painted Black at each End and Yellow in the Middle, her Boltsprit painted in the same manner; All her Sails are in bad condition except the Fore- Sail which is middling good.----Whoever said Ves- sel belongs to, may have her by applying to the Sub- scriber in Gloucester County, Kingston Parish. FRANCIS JARVIS. RUN AWAY FROM the Subscriber, on Monday the twentieth of February last: ISAAC GILDING, an English servant Man, a House carpenter by trade; he is a short well made man, about five feel five, or six inches high, brown Hair, which he generally wears tyed, tho’ short. Had on when he went away, a new Bearskin coat and waistcoat, a pair of worsted Shag breetches with met- tal buttons. He was seen at Hampton on Saturday the twenty fifth of last month, with some Tools which he carried with him. Whoever takes up the said Servant, and conveys him to me, or secures him so that I may get him again, shall have a Reward of Three Pound paid by JAMES SOUTHHALL. WILLIAMSBURG March 1st, 1775. (2) 39 FOR SALE, about three Thousand Bushels of WHEAT; for Terms apply to ALEX. LOVE. Norfolk, March 1, 1775. (tf) 39 </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. A FIT of the SPLEN. A constant vapour o’er the palace flies; Strange phantoms rising as the mists arise; Dreadful, as hermit’s dreams in jaunted shades. Rape of the Lock. FAREWELL, vain world, and thou its vainest part, O Lovely woman? fram’d for man’s destruction? Beauty, like nightshade to the teeming wife, If seen gives wishes restless, endless longings; If tasted, death:--too hard decree of fate, That life must be a burthen, or must end! Farewell, vain world, dwelling of ills. and fears, Full of fond hopes, false joys, and sad repentance; For tho’ sometimes repentance lights a fire, That mounting upwards darts its pointed head Up, thro’ the unopposing air, to heav’n, Yet then comes thought, consideration cold, Lame afterthought with endless scruples big, Benumb’d with fears, to damp the goodly blaze. Farewell, vain world; - - - - yet e’er I die, I’ll find Contentment’s feat, unknown to guilt, or sorrow, Haste then, for nimble death pursues me close, Methinks I hear his steps, tho’ trod in air; My fluttering soul seems like a bird entrap’d, That beats his wings against the prison walls, And fain woul’d be at liberty again:, And oft the death-watch with ill boding beats Hath warn’d me that my time wou’d soon expire; And that life’s thread, ne’er to wound up more, Wou’d by the spring of fate be quickly drawn To its full stretch.---Haste then and let me find A shelter, that may shut out noise and light, Save one dull taper, whose neglected snuff, Grown higher than the flame, shall with its bulk pr’most extinguish it; ---no noise be there, [illegible torn] that of water, ever friend to thought. Hail, gloomy shade, tho’ abode of modesty, [illegible, smudged]ord of deceit;---no glittering objects here, Dazzle the eyes: and thou, delightful silence, [illegible, folded], the great Divinity’s discourse, [illegible, folded]Angel’s language, and the Hermit’s pride, the help of waking wisdom and its food: In thee Philosophers have justly plac’d, The sov’reign good, free from the broken vows, The calumnies, reproached, and the lies, Of which the noisy, bubbling world complains. What are the falling rills, the pendant shades, [illegible, folded} he morning bowr’s, the evening collonades, [illegible, folded] soft recesses for the, uneasy mind [illegible, folded] sigh unseen into the passing wind? [illegible, folded] the struck doe, in some sequester’d part, Lies down to die, the arrow in her heart; [illegible, folded] here hid in shades, and wasting day by day, [illegible, folded] nly the bleeds, and pants her soul away. FOR SALE. The NANCY, GEORGE WISE Master, five years old, burthen about seven thousand bushels. And for Charter, new Brigantine about 10 or ft 1,000 bushels burthen, for terms apply to SAMUEL KERR & Co. PORTSMOUTH 2d February, 1775. TAKEN up on Thursday the 16th instant, on suspicion of being a servant; one who calls him- self Henry George Talbot, he brought a dark Bay Mare about thirteen hands high, no brand perceivable, a half-wore Sadle with a hogskin seat; he has likewise with him a Silver Watch. Since committed to Jail I am informed he stole the Mare and Watch: The Owner may receive the Servant and hear of the above articles by applying to ANDREW FLEMING, or to 3 38 CHARLES RUDDER Senr. On the 10th Day of April next, will be sold to the highest Bidder, our Lots and Improvements thereon, lying on CRAWFORD Street, in the Town of PORTS- MOUTH, in three following Parcels, and under these Circumstances, viz. A Street of thirty Feet wide is to run through them from North to South, parallel with Craw- ford Street, and 210 Feet or thereabouts to the East- ward thereof.----The Southerly LOT to contain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bound- ed by the Creek, that divides the Towns of Portsmouth and Gosport to the South, and the middle Division to the North.-----The middle LOT to contain eighty Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the North and South Lots.-----The North LOT to contain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the middle Division and South Street. -----The PURCHASER of the middle LOT is to have the Privilege of bringing and heaving down any SHIP at his Wharf; provided he covers no more of the other two than is necessary, and not more of the one than the other.------The Advantages attending these Lotts in point of Situation, Water, and every Thing else that can recommend them are so well known, that any Thing further on this HEAD would be unnecessary. Credit will be allowed the Purchasers, until the 10th, of April 1776; upon giving Bond and Security to ALEX LOVE. BENNET BROWN. NIEL JAMIESON, & Co. PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 15, 1775. 37 (6)</div> NORFOLK: Printed by the PROPRIETORS at their OFFICE, where Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.---Advertisements, of a moderate Length for 3s. the first time, and 2s. each time after.—Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per Annum. <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> RUN AWAY FROM the Subscriber, about the first Ultimo. WILLIAM NOONAN, a native of Ireland, five feet high, thick made, walks quick, of a fair complexion, had a scar above one of his eyes, and the brogue much in his dialect. Had on when he went away, a blue duffle coat; rides well. The Subscriber will give Twenty Shillings for taking him up. JOHN BAIRD. APPOMATOX February 11, 1775. 38 3 DECEMBER 7th, 1774. I delivered to DANIEL COTTERAL, Skipper of a small Schooner; sundry Goods for Mr. JOHN MILLS, viz. Three Hogsheads Rum, a Barrel Brown Sugar, one Tierce Spirits, two Kegs Barley, and a bundle of Cutlery: these ought to have been delivered at COL_ CHESTER. Also two hundred Bushels Wheat, and one Tierce Sprits; for Mr. RICHARD GRAHAM at DUM- FRIES.---After the said Cotteral had taken on board the Goods above mentioned, he took in a Cask of Sad- lery, two baskets Cheese, one Cask Loaf Sugar, and some other Goods, from Mr. JAMES MILLS, at Ur- banna; which where also to have been delivered to Mr. JOHN MILLS at Colchester; Mr. JOHN MILLS inform- ed me by letter dated the 16th instant, that the said Vessel or Goods have not yet appeared there. I therefore apprehend that the said Vessel is carried off by one Isaac Boston, who was a Sailor belonging to said Schooner: and went off while the Skipper COTTERAL was on shore. Mr. JOHN MILLS desires me to make this pub- lication, and to offer a reward of Twenty POUNDS, for apprehending and securing said Vessel and Cargoe; or FIVE POUNDS, fo the Man who carried her off.----- Boston is about 43 years of age, full six feet high, wears a cut wig. His hair of a sandy colour, he had a son in the Vessel with him, about 15 or 16 years of age. He has two Brothers and a Sister, living on Pocomoke ri- ver Maryland, and it is supposed he has gone that way: he resided there lately. The Vessel has been of late sheathed and ceiled, her quarter deck is covered over with old canvas; she had no spring stay or shrouds, her frame is mulberry; the reward will be paid by applying either to Mr. JAMES MILLS at Urbanna, JOHN MILLS at Colchester; SAMUEL JONES at Cedar Point or JOHN CORRIE TAPPAHANNOCK 20th January, 1775. TEN POUNDS REWARD. PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Mulatto Boy named SAM, about 16 or 17 Years old, of a very light Complexion, and will endeavour to pass for a free Boy, has gray Eyes, brown Hair, a smoothful artful Tongue, is a great Villain, but a very good Bar- ber. In the Month of June last he was put in York Jail on Su- spicion of having stolen some Money in Williamsburg. He made his Escape from thence and got to Norfolk, where he was put in Jail and sent to me by Water. The next day (September 20th) he made his Escape from my Overseer, and has not since been heard of. He was born in Frederick Town, and is well acquainted with most Parts of Virginia. He was very meanly clad, having been so long in Jail, but it is probable will procure Clothes. I will give 5 l. Reward to have him committed to any of his Majesty’s Jails, if taken in the Colony of Virginia, and if out of the Colony 10 l. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are hereby forewarned from carrying him our of the Country, or employing him. JOHN BLAND N.B. It is suspected he is lurking or conceals himself in or about Norfolk, if brought there and secured, the Reward will be paid by Mr. ROBERT GILMOUR. WANTED TO CHARTER A Vessel, that will carry about forty Thousand of Lumber, to load here for Santa Croix, and two Vessels of about two Thousand, five Hundred Barrels each, to load Rice at Charles Town, South Carolina, for Cowes and a Market. INGLIS & LONG. Norfolk,, February 1, 1775. (tf) 35 RUN AWAY From the Brig INNERMAY lying at Brandon; on James river the 27th of December last, an Ap- prentice lad named William Johnston about 17 or 18 years of age five feel six inches high, swarthy com- plexioned and a little pitted with the small pox, knock- knee’d, he was born in or near Williamsburg, where it is supposed he is now harboured, he carried with him a new sailor’s Jacket, blue duffle breetches lined with quet pretty much wore, a blue and white broad strip’d cloth coloured thread under Jacket, country made shoes and stockings, one or two pair of sailors trowsers, and his bed clothes. Whoever secures him so that I get him again, shall have Fifteen Shillings reward. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are fore- warned from carrying him out of the Country or em- ploying him. JAMES BELCHES. CABIN-POINT, January 3d, 1775. 35 I INTEND for the WEST-INDIES, soon THOMAS WISHART. Princess-Anne. Feb. 17, 1775. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> IF JOHN FOWLER, (Son of JOHN FOWLER late of Wapping Street LONDON, Sand-man) be alive, and see this Advertisement, He is desired furth- with to apply, or write to Capt. David Ross, Com- mander of the Ship Betsey, now lying at Norfolk; who will thereupon inform him of matters greatly to his Advantage: Or if he will send a power of Attorney to Mr. Michael Henley of Wapping Merchant, con- stituting him Agent, or Trustee to Act for him, till he can come to England himself, and who will secure his inheritance for him. ------Mr. Henley havingbeen an intimate acquaintance of his late Father, will forward his Affairs. Any Person who can give an account of said John Fowler, so as he may be found, or wrote to; or if dead, will transmit an attested account of his death and burial, when, and where, properly certified.-----All Charges and Expenses attending the same, besides a handsome Reward will be paid by applying to Capt. ROSS, or JOHN BROWN, & Co. N.B. The above John Fowler went from England as a Ser- vant, about six or seven years ago, to some part of North-America. NORFOLK February 23, 1775. KEYSER’S famous PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, to be sold at the Printing-Office, -----Also the late American Editions of JULIET GRENVILLE; QUINCY’S OBSERVATIONS on the Boston Port-Bill; and a Variety of the newest and most approved Books, Pamphlets and Plays. N.B, Subscriptions are taken in there for a new Book, in 2 vols.; entitled, A Voyage round the World, performed by Capt. Cook, and Joseph Banks, Esq; F.R. S; first published by the direction of the Lords of the Admiralty; wrote by John Hawkesworth, L.L.D. Ornamental with Cuts. Norfolk, October 7, 1774. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD RUN away from the Ship CATHERINE THOMAS PATTON Master, an Irish Servant- man, named JOHN KENNEDY, about Twenty six years of Age, five feet 5 or 6 inches High, well Set, long Visaged, straight black Hair: Had on when he went away, a blue Jacket, drab-coloured woolen Trowsers, a checked Shirt, and Dutch Cap.----It is supposed he will attempt to pass for a free Man, as he had a discharge from some Regiment in England, in which he pretends he formerly served. Whoever secures him so as his Master may have him again, shall be paid the above Reward, on applying to NORTH & SANDYS. N.B. All Masters of Vessels and Others are forbid Harbouring or carrying off said Servant at their Peril. NORFOLK February 23, 1775. TO BE SOLD BY the Subscriber for Cash only, four Negroes, viz. one man that has been bred to the Sea, two boys, has been accustomed, to wait in a Tavern, and a likely young Wench; also twenty Hogsheads of Bar- badoes Rum, for which, twelve Months Credit will be given the Purchaser, on giving Bond with appro- ved Security. J. PEARSON. Norfolk, February 14, 1775. (2) 39. WANTED on CHARTER. A SHIP that will carry from 150 to 200 Thou- sand of LUMBER to load here for JAMAICA, and from thence to proceed to the Bay of HONDURSAS, to load LOGWOOD and MAHOGANY for LONDON, apply to INGLIS & LONG. Norfolk, March 1, 1775. (3) 39 WHEREAS the Partnership of CHISHOLM and HOLSTEAD, by mutual Consent of the Parties, will be dissolved on the 10th Day of April next: All those Persons who have any Demands against them or the Subscriber, are desired to apply for Payment; and those indebted, to pay off their se- veral Balances immediately, or give Bond.----It is expected that all Concerned, will duly regard this Notice; save themselves Expences, and me the Trouble and Inconveniency of making personal Application.-- This is the more necessary, as I intend to leave the Colony soon, and am the only proper Person to settle the Business I have transacted. LATIMER HOLSTEAD. Norfolk, Feb. 28, 1775. (3) 39 ALL Persons indebted to the ESTATE of Mr. ROBERT STEEL deceased, late of this Place, are desired to make speedy Payment; and all those who have any Demands, are requested to bring them in properly proved, to DANIEL BARRAUD, Administrator. Norfolk, Feb. 28, 1775. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1775. NUMBER 47. UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI ATQUE EJUS AMICIS. – HOR. <div> <h6>Column 1</h6> MOSCOW, JANUARY 23. ON Saturday last the 21st instant, the rebel Pugatcheff and four of his ac- complices were executed according to their sentences. Pugatcheff and his principal associate named Persilieffe were beheaded, and three others were hanged; eighteen were beheaded and knouted and sent to Siberia. Pugatcheff’s head is fixed to an iron spike over a wheel on which his body and Persilieff’s are placed: and his limbs are exposed in four different parts of the town, where they are to remain till to- morrow; when, it is said all the bodies are to be burnt together with the scaffold. LONDON, FEBRUARY 17. LORD North presented the AMERICAN RE- STRAINING BILL; his Lordship declar- ed that as the Americans had refused to trade with this kingdom, it was but just, that we should not suffer them to trade with any other nation. That the restraints of the act of navi- gation, were their charter; and that the seve- ral relaxations of that law, were so many acts of grace and favour; which when the colonies ceased to merit, it was but reasonable that the British legislature should recal. In particular he said, that the fishery on the banks of New- foundland and the other banks, and all the others in America, was the undoubted right of Great Britain. Therefore we might dispose of them as we pleased. That although the two Houses had not de- clared all Massachusetts’s Bay in rebellion, they had declared, that there is a rebellion in that province. It was just therefore to deprive that province of its fisheries. That in the province of New-Hampshire, there was still a governor and a government; but government was weak in that colony, and a quantity of powder had been taken out of a fort there by an armed mob. Besides the vi- cinity of that province to Massachusetts’s Bay was such, that if it were not added, the pur- pose of the act would be defeated. Rhode-Island he stated not to be in a much better situation than Massachusett’s-Bay; that several pieces of cannon had been taken up there, and carried up in to the country; and that they were arraying their militia, in order to march into any other colony in case it should be at tacked; and this could, in the present circum- stances, be for no good purpose. That from Connecticut had marched a large body of men in to the Massachusetts’s, on a re- port, that the soldiery had killed some people in Boston; and thought this body had returned on finding the falsity of that report, an ill dis- position had been shown, and that this colony was in a state of great disorder and confusion. To this, he added, that the river Connecti- cut afforded the inhabitants of that colony an opportunity of carrying on the fishery. The same might be said of the port of Rhode-Island: and as the same argument of vicinity might be applied to both those province as well as to New-Hampshire; in order to prevent the de- feating of the act, they also ought to be in- cluded in the prohibition to fish and trade. His Lordship having laid open the rigorous part of the plan, declared that he was not averse to admitting such alleviations of the act as would not prove destructive of its great object. 1st. Therefore, he would move it only as temporary, to the end of this year and to the next session of parliament. 2dly. He would permit particular persons to be excepted, on certificates from the go- vernor of their good behaviour; or upon their taking a rest of acknowledgement of the rights of parliament. The bill was opposed with great spirit by </div> <div>class=”column”> <h6>Column 2</h6> Governor Johnstone, Sir George Saville, Lord J. Cavendish, Mr. John Johnstone, Mr. Tho. Townsend, Mr. Burke, and several other gentlemen. Governor Johnstone said, that the proposi- tion was absurd and cruel; absurd, because it took away tradesmen from our colonies now, which, those who understood trade must know, we should not be able to transfer to ourselves, when it was taken from them. That God and nature had given that fishery to New, and not to Old England. That when it was once destroyed, we should not be able it to those from whom it was thus violently taken; because the little capital, the vessels and implements of fishermen (many of them poor) were only kept up by constant re- turns of profit: When the profits failed, the capital and implements would not be restored. That France, who was sufficiently alert at taking advantages, would come in for a part at least of the benefits of which we thus thought proper to deprive our own people. It was cruel, he said, in the highest degree and beyond the example of hostile rigor. That a maritime people always drew a consi derable part of their immediate sustenance from the sea. This bill therefore would be inhu- manly to starve a whole people, except such as a governor should think it proper to favor. That this partial permission must give rise to unjust preference, monopoly, and all sorts of jobbs. He said he had served in the navy the whole of the last war. he had in his eye se- veral captains, who had cruised off the ememies coasts during the whole war, and he appealed to them for the truth of what he asserted, that it was a constant rule in the service to spare the fishing craft, thinking it savage and barbarous to deprive poor wretches of their little means of livelihood, and the miserable village-inha- bitants of a sea coast of their daily food. Sir George Saville, with great pleasantry, happily exposed the idea of depriving a whole province of its subsistence, because a rebellion we know not where, nor by whom, is lurking in it; and then punishing a second province, because it is next door to rebellion; a third, because it would be doing nothing if you let them escape; and a fourth, because otherwise ministry could not square their plan. He then took it up in a serious light, and said, that he had heard with pleasure many young mem- bers speak with much ability on this occasion. They all had apologized for their want of ex- perience in this business. That he was obliged to consider and apologize for himself, as a very YOUNG member of parliament, “This ”will appear (said he) very strange to those ”who know I have sat a great many years ”in this House. it is true I have carried ”through may turnpike bills, several drain- ”ing bills, a multitude of navigations, and ”inclosures without number; but I am now ”come quite a novice to the ways and ”means for the ruin of trade and com- ”merce, and the dismemberment of a great ”empire.” He then entered, at large, and with great precision, into the general argu- ment. Sir W. Meredith spoke next, and expressed great sorrow and surprise, that the Honor- able Gentlemen should call the rebellion in American a justifiable rebellion, since it was the laws which they resisted; and he (Sir George) had consented to the declaratory act, which asserts a right in Parliament to make laws to bind America in all cases whatsoever The power of God himself was bounded with- in the limits of strict justice; a power to bind, in all cases whatsoever, had never been claim- ed by the greatest tyrant upon earth, nor by any earthly power, before the declaratory act. He thought therefore the Hon. Gentleman should move a repeal of the declaratory act, and of every act that he thought injurious to </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> the freedom of America, before he exhorted the Americans to bring on themselves, their families, and their country, all the horrid consequences of a rebellion. That three times in the space of a few years, the Americans had thrown the whole trade of Great-Britain into confusion; that it had better be given up than preserved on their conditions. Life itself was not worth keeping in a state of uncertain- ty and fear. Things were now brought to a crisis. The conflict must be borne, and he hoped would never end, but in relinquishing our connections with America, or fixing them on a sure and lasting basis. As to the propo- sal of stopping the fisheries, whatever distress it might bring on the Americans, they had no reason to complain. It was no more than they had begun to practice themselves. They had taken a resolution, as far in them lay, to ruin our merchants, impoverish our manufacturers, and starve all the West-India islands. To them therefore it can only be said, _______Non Lex hac justior ulla, Quam necis artifices arte perire sua. The bill was read a first time and ordered to be read a second time on Thursday. Feb. 21. We hear the following resolution was carried in the Committee on American papers last night, by a majority of 274 to 88. That it is the opinion of this Committee that when the Governor, Council, and Assem- bly, or General Court, or any of his Majesty’s provinces or Colonies in America, shall pro- pose to make provision, according to the con- dition, circumstances and situation of such pro- vince or colony, for contributing their propor- tion to the common defence (such proportion to be raised under the authority of the General Court or general Assembly of such Province or Colony, and disposeable by Parliament) and shall engage to make provision also for the sup- port of the civil government and the admini sStration of justice in such Province or Colony, it will be proper, if such proposal be approved by his Majesty and the two Houses of Parlia- ment, or for so long as such provision shall be made accordingly, to forbear, in respect of such Province or Colony, to levy any duty, tax, or assessment, or to impose any further duty, tax, or assessment, except only such duties as it may be expedient to continue to levy or to impose for the regulation of commerce, the neat produce of the duties last mentioned to be carried to the account of such Province or Colony respectively. Lord N_____grounded the expediency of a motion of this kind, on certain articles of news from America, to which he gave the appella tion of proposals; and said he could not but listen to proposals which might so infallibly direct the operations of distributive justice. It had been objected, as the extreme of cruelty, to blend the innocent with the guilty in the ap- portioning of necessary punishment; by giving therefore, the well affected provinces an op- portunity of testifying their loyalty, the parent state might shew indulgence, yet not relax one tittle from her asserted rights of sovereignty; this was to act with firmness, though with pru- dential caution also; it was to unit the wisdom of deliberation with that attention to conse- quences so highly necessary at this important epoch of political events. Nor was lenity dis regarded by the minister. The house was given to understand, that although when the dignity of government required a spirited and a determined exertion, he would go every length in support of that dignity, yet when healing measures were at all compatible with the public welfare, no man int hat august as- sembly could wish more fervently for the adop- tion of such measures. A suspension of the American acts would afford a convincing proof of such a disposition in those who participated of the government of this country; a suspen- sion on the terms proposed by demonstrating </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="Column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> the lenity of Great-Britain, might work a change of mind in the most refractory; or if they continued obstinate in error, and harden- ed in contumacy, then would government be entirely acquitted in the eye of every unpreju- diced person, let the consequences prove ever so calamitous.____The troops however to re- main till the final result of the colonies be known, and all military and naval perpara- tions at this side of the water in the mean time to be suspended. LONDON, FEBRUARY 18. At a very numerous meeting of independent merchants and traders of the city of London, yesterday at the Lon- don Tavern, it was unanimously agreed to contribute to the relief of the Americans; a subscription was opened, and in less than half an hour 1 [illegible, creased], oool. was subscribed. In the letter from Lord D--more, Governor of Virgi- nia, brought into the H-of L---s on Tuesday last, by Lord D---mouth, there is the following paragraph, which created no small amusement, at least among the minority L---s: ”That he (Lord D—more) was much obliged to Lord D---mouth for his repeated assurances of government, but he was afraid it would avail him nothing, as the very name of government was held in the greatest contempt, and the greater part of them (the Virginians) would accept of no protection of that kind.” The intelligence which is said to have arrived on Tues- day last from Boston, but more particularly that received from Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, has thrown the ministry into the greatest consternation: and they are now said, to be more at a loss to know what measures to take than ever. A scene of greater confusion, misrule, and injustice, cannot be conceived, than is described in a letter of Lord Dunmore’s dated December 24, as now prevailing in the province of Virginia:____Committees are appointed in every county to enforce what they call the laws of the Congress, and exercising higher powers in visiting private houses, and calling persons before them, than were ever practiced by any legal government in Europe. Armed companies are raised in every country there, to enforce the orders of these committees, and in some places the men are sworn in, directly in defence of the legal prero- gative of the Crown. The courts of justice are shut, merely because a bill for settling the fees happened to be lost with other bills, when their assembly was dissolved last summer. But it is fairly to be supposed, that the true reason is, to aggravate and inflame the clamour at home, by preventing the legal demands of creditors here from being determined in their courts. Lord Dunmore apprehends that such violences may spread themselves, by the general disorder which they must occasion. It is to be wished, adds our correspondent, that the parliament would order this most remarkable letter to be printed, as it will convince every order of men in this country what part they are to take, when such iniquitous proceedings prevail in every part of the dominions of the Crown of Great-Britain. Let it be observed, that Virginia has no reason to complain; their charter has not been touched; they have paid no duty on tea, and yet they have been amongst the foremost in throwing off their constitutional dependence on this country, without provocation, and at the risk of involving their own province in riots and con- fusion. Part of Lord North’s speech on American affairs. Parliament cannot divest itself of the right of taxation in every part of the empire, because it may become necessary to demand assistance and supply from every corner of it. The colonies complain that parliament is ignorant of their true state; but this is only a specious pretence: let them first tax themselves, and then it will be seen whether suspension of taxation accompanies their contribution. The proposition I have now the honour of offering to the committee, is no dishonorable concession, because, in the present condition of things, the mother country, in the moment of victory over them, would de- mand no more: we are not treating with enemies, nor wishing to take any advantage of them; but only to set- tle a dispute between subject and subject, on a lasting foundation. it may likewise be objected, that America pays enough already; but I beg leave to remind the com- mittee, that the subjects of Britain now pay 1,800,000 l. yearly, to discharge the interest on the debt contracted last war, our conquest in which, left the colonies in a state of ease and security. Again it may be said, will you treat with rebels? I am not inclined to suspend our mili- tary operations by sea and land, until they submit to the laws. Whether any colony will come into these terms I know not; but I am sure it is both just and humane to give them the option. If one of them consents, a link of the great chain is broken. If not, which possibly may be the case, and that they shall make no offer whatever or none that we can with any propriety accept, this con- duct of theirs, must convince men of justice and huma- nity at home, that our dispute with America is not about modes of taxation, but that they have deeper views, and mean to throw off all dependence upon this country, and to get rid of every control of the legislature, I hope at least this will not lessen our unanimity at home, though I never expect to see that unanimity so much to be wished for, on a matter of this importance. Every impartial person will admit, that the minister, by making the parliament take such contradictory reso- lutions that might occasion them, hath let down the dig- nity of parliament to the lowest degree, and rendered the legal authority of the nation ridiculous. Hath not the minister shewn thereby, to the whole kingdom, that he is absolute master of the parliament, and can make the members of it jump backwards and forwards, like a par- cel of spaniels over a stick, just as he pleases? What a contemptible idea must the people of England, from such inconsistent proceedings, entertain of their legislators? Is this a proper method of inducing the people to pay respect and obedience to legal authority: Is it not the ready way of rendering parliaments the scorn, contempt and derision of the people? It hath been long known that the ministers or the crown, by its unconstitutional influence </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> in parliaments have directed all the measures of it; but then they took care to preserve some shew of parliamen- tary decency in their proceedings, and never did till now total throw off the mask, and expose the corrupt sub serviency of the house to the ridicule of the kingdom. The motion made by Lord North on Monday, makes great speculation; it is held forth by the friends of ad- ministration as an act of grace, or great condescention, on the side of government, while those in the opposition laugh at it as the offspring of folly and weakness: Reports say, the motion originated between the premier and a great law lord, who are afraid of impeachment, in case matters are pushed to extremity. The friends of Ame- rica imagine all that is meant, is, by hanging out the false colours, to divide the provinces: people of no party wish for a reconciliation between the mother country and America, on fair and equitable terms for both, as it must be acknowledged there have been faults committed on both sides; and the sooner matters are made up, the better, as an American war will be fatal to both, even if other powers were to take no advantage from this civil war: but the present plan is too ambiguous and equivocal to expect any benefit from it. Lord N----has now deserted the cause he so warmly espoused; for what reason it is difficult to say; however his conduct is much censured. Britain may now give up all hopes of retaining the colonies under any subjection. The Americans will, it is now supposed, now, when their rebellious acts have succeeded so well, soon shake off the yoke altogether: Then farewel to the glory and happi- ness of Great-Britain. The blustering of the minister and his friends hath ended in smoak, and the mountain has brought forth a mouse. The ruinous and ill digested system of American politics has at length given place to the dictates of com- mon sense and of sound policy. Last week the Ameri cans were rebels and were to be treated as such. This week it is found out that it is cruel to make the innocent suffer with the guilty, although thousands of innocent people have been ruined for the acts of an unknown mob at Boston. About a fortnight ago Lord Chatham’s plan for a reconciliation with America, was treated with the greatest contempt by the friends of the ministry, and not suffered so much as to lie on the table.____only because it was Lord Chatham’s. Now Lord North has in effect brought in the same plan which is declared to be the best of all possible plans---because it is Lord North’s. The noble Lord gave out in the house that he was still as firm and resolute as ever, but that he was now to temper his firmness and resolution with prudence and moderation. It is amazing to see with what facility the well trained troops obeyed the command of their general, next week if their leader shal think proper to return to his old sys- tem, with him [llegible, creased] Proteus like they will again change and nothing will be heard amongst them but delenda est America. How this great salvation has been brought about many are the conjectures. Some allege that Lord Dun- more, who is not courtier enough, like the other gover- nors, to feed the ministry with vain hopes and delusions, had represented the state of Virginia in its true colours, which opened the eyes of the people in power. Lord Camden was sent for to court last week, where he had not been for some years, and closeted with the ____for three hours. It is supposed he had represented those facts, which it is too often the aim of courtiers to disguise and conceal. What figure think you will these disputes make in history? for my part I am of opinion that suc- ceeding ages will look upon them and the conduct of par- liament as fiction and romance. Feb. 21. Yesterday about a quarter past four o’clock, in the House of Commons, the Lord Mayor got up in his place, and moved that the proceedings of that house of the 17th February, 1769, might be read, which being done, some other extracts which his Lordship called for, were likewise read. He then made an excellent speech upon what he called pro- ceedings unjustifiable, illegal, and unwarrant- able; and moved, that the resolution of the 17th February, 1769. which declares, “that John Wilkes, Esq; having been in this present session of parliament expelled this house, was, and is incapable of being elected a member to serve in this parliament” be expunged from the journals of this house, as subversive of the rights of the whole body of electors of this kingdom. Mr. Serjeant Glynn seconded the motion, and then a general debate ensues, in which Lord North, the honourable Charles Fox, Colonel Fitzroy, Sir George Saville, the Attorney and Solicitor General, Colonel Barre, Mr. Burke, Mr. Wallace, the two Mr. Grenvilles, Mr. Onflow, Mr. Adair, Captain Luttrell, and several others, were speakers. The arguments were warm, and to the point. Most of the speakers were in favour of the motion, and plainly proved that the book of numbers does not prove that those who divide with the majority always think with them. Several who spoke, rose more than once. The question was repeatedly attempted to be put, but was as often prevented by new speakers rising. A little after twelve, however, “the question, the question,” was so far the pre- vailing call, that it was put, and the house di- vided, when the numbers were For the motion, 171. Against it 239. The house was remarkably full by three o’clock, and no strangers were admitted; even peers sons were excluded; the Lord Mahon in particular waited at the door in vain near two hours. Feb. 23. This day Lord North’s very un- expected motion for conciliating the differences </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> with America, by giving up the long contested point about the right of taxation, and allowing the Americans to tax themselves, to what ex- tent they should think proper, was reported to the House of Commons, and agreed to. Last week the dignity of parliament required that the Americans should be declared rebels and traitors: now that very same parliament hum- bly begs that these rebels will grant them a subsidy. What is more extraordinary still, no reason has been given, either in or out of the House, for this inconsistent conduct. On Friday evening, in the stable yard at a certain house, there was a private meeting of the Lords Bute, North, Mansfield, -G----d, &c. to consult about such measures as might put things on a better footing, as they were much divided in opinion the day before, in the Privy Council, on the bill of attainder, and the majority was against it. Every court engine is set to work to silence the city, and to prevent an address; but such is the honest spirit of the citizens that nothing can damp their zeal and truth, when embarked in a good cause. The intentions of the manufacturing people to come up give the town much uneasiness, for many are actually on the march towards St. James’s to remonstrate viva voce. Sir James Lowther and his friends have deserted the Ministry. This is a desertion of such a nature as greatly alarms. Some days ago, in the Warren of Woolwich, there was a call of men, to try who would voluntarily offer ther services in America; only one man offered, and he upon conditional terms, viz. that he should be pardoned an offence which he had committed. Also, out of 250 of Burgoyne’s light horse but 15 offered to serve in Ame9 rica; they also murmured and said, “they would not go to America to fight.” On Saturday evening the select committee finished the inquiry into the merits of the Bristol petition, and deter- mined the election to be in favour of Edmund Burke and Henry Cruger, Esquires. The report will be made this day. WLLIAMSBURG, APRIL 22 Last Thursday night Capt. Collins, with a party of men, belonging to the Magdalen armed schooner, buy command of Lord Dunmore, came to this city, form Burwell’s ferry, and privately removed out of the maga- zine, and carried on board said schooner, about twenty barrels of gunpowder belonging to this colony. The in- habitants were alarmed with the intelligence early yester- day morning, the Common Hall assembled, and the fol- lowing address was presented to the Governor. To his Excellency the Right Hon. JOHN Earl of DUN- MORE his Majesty’s Lieutenant Governor General, and Commander in Chief of the colony and dominion of VIRGINIA: The humble ADDRESS of the Mayor, Recorder, Alder- men, and Common Council of the city of Williamsburg. My Lord, WE his Majesty’s dutiful and loyal subject, the May- or, Recorder, Aldermen, and Common Council, of the city of Williamsburg, in Common Hall assembled, humbly beg leave to represent to your Excellency, that the inhabitants of this city were this morning exceeding- ly alarmed by a report that a large quantity of gunpow- der was in the preceding night, while they were sleeping in their beds, removed from the public magazine in this city, and conveyed, under an escort of marines, on board one of his Majesty’s armed vessels lying at a ferry on James river. We beg leave to represent to our Excellency, that as this magazine was erected at the public expence of this colony, and appropriated to the sale keeping of such mu- nition as should be there lodged from time to time, for the protection and security of the country by arming thereout such of the militia as might be necessary in cases of invasions and isurrections, they humbly conceive it to be the only proper repository to eb resorted to in times of imminent danger. We further beg leave to inform you Excellency, that, from various reports at present prevailing in different part of the country, we have too much reason to believe that some wicked and designing persons have instilled the most diabolical notions into the minds of our slaves, and that therefore the utmost attention to our internal security is become the more necessary. The circumstances of this city, my Lord, we consider as peculiar and critical. The inhabitants, from the situa- tion of the magazine, in the midst of their city, have, for a long tract of time, been exposed to all those dangers which have happened in many countries from explosions, and other accidents. They have form time to time, thought it incumbent on them to guard the magazine For their security they have, for some time past, judged it necessary to keep strong patriots on foot; in their pre= circmstances, then, to have the chief and necessary means of their defence removed, cannot but be extreme- ly alarming. Considering ourselves guardians of the city, we therefor humbly desire to ne informed by your Excellency, upon what motives, and for what particular purpose, the powder has been carried off in such a man- ner; and we earnestly entreat your Excellency to order it to be immediately returned to the magazine. To which his EXCELLENCY returned this verbal answer: THAT, hearing of an insurrection in a neighboring county, he had removed the powder from the ma- gazine, where he did not think it secure, to a place of perfect security; and that, upon his word and honour, whenever it was wanted on any insurrection, it should be delivered in half an hour; that he had removed it in the night time to prevent any alarm, and that Capt. Collins had his express commands for the part he had acted; he was surprised to hear the people were under arms on this occasion, and that he should not think it prudent to put powder into their hands in such a situation. To the merchants, and masters of vessles. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. THURSDAY, March 30, 1775. NUMBER 43. UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI EJUS AMICIS. – HOR. NORFOLK: Printed by the PROPRIETORS at their Office; where Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of NEWS from VIRGI- NIA, NORTH CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully received and duly inserted.----Advertisements of a moderate Length for 3 s. the first Week, and 2 s. each Week after.----Price of the PAPER, 12 s. 6 d. per Annum. <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The Arts of Ministers, with a Speech of Lord Lucas in Parliament, in the Reign of K. Charles II. DEAR CALEB, WHENEVER the Minister of a King, aspiring to absolute monarchy, had a design of ex- tending the royal prerogative, one of the common artifices made use of, was alarming the nation with some attempt from abroad, in order to drain the subjects of their money, and make them unable resist any incroachment on their liberties. But I be- lieve, if we consult our history, it will be found that the lavish bounties of the people granted to the crown, un- der pretence of purchasing or preserving a present Peace, were more injurious to the strength and glory of England, than an hearty, though lasting war; and I presume it will be allowed, even by the sycophants of a court, that very little deference will be paid to a nation, which suffers daily, repeated insults from foreign powers, without re- venging them, or taking any notice of it farther than en- tering into tedious negotiations, and appointing com- missioners to enquire into the damages, without redressing the grievance. But lest a mercenary set of scribblers should put a bad construction on what I have said, I would not be under- stood to endeavor to make people murmur at granting the supplies really necessary for executing any designs, tending to the honour of his Majesty, and the welfare of the kingdom. Neither do I think that we ought impli- citely to believe all the assertions of a minister, but exa- mine ourselves a little into affairs, and not pay a blind obedience to his Ipse dixit. In the reign of Charles II, when the pretence before- mentioned was frequently employed to serve the court, Lord Lucas made an excellent speech in the following manner. He first of all complained, “That whereas it was the hopes of all good men, that the king would procure ease to his subjects, their burthens were more heavy than ever, whilst their strength was diminished, and so they were less able to support them.---That if the vast sums given had all been employed for the king and kingdom, it would not have so much troubled him and others; but that the nation could not, without infinite regret of heart, see so great a part of the money pounded up in the purses of a few private men, who in the time of his Majesty’s most happy restoration were worth little or nothing, but were now purchasing lands, and kept their coaches and six hor- ses, their pages and their lacqueys; while in the mean time those, who had faithfully served the King were ex- posed to penury and want, and had scarce sufficient left to buy them bread. But supposing all the money given had been employed for the use of his Majesty, and that he was not cozened, as without a doubt he was; yet ought there to be no bounds, no moderation in giving? Can it be said that his Majesty will not be able to maintain the Triple-Alliance, without a plentiful supply; and that the nation will run the hazard of being conquered? This may be a reason for giving something, but it is so far from being an argument for giving so much, that it may be clearly made out that it is the direct and ready way to be con- quered by a foreigner; and it may be the policy of the French King, by his frequent alarms of armies and fleets, to induce us to consume our treasure in vain preparations against him; and when he hath, by these means, made us poor and weak enough, he may then come and de- stroy us. It is not the giving a great deal, but the well managing the money given, that must keep us safe from our enemies. Besides, what is this but ne moriare mori; and for fear of being conquered by a Foreigner, to put ourselves in a condition almost as bad; nay, in some re- spects, a great deal worse? For when we are under the power of the victor, we know we can fall no lower, and the certainty of our miseries is in some sort a diminution of them. But in this wild way we have no certainty at all; for if you give thus much to day, you may give as much to morrow, and never leave off giving, till we have given all that ever we have away. It is therefore necessary to make some estimate of our- selves. Would his Majesty be pleased to have a quarter of our estates? For my part, he shall have it. Would he be pleased to have half? For my part, upon good occa- sions, he shall have it. But then let us have some assu- rances of the quiet environment of the remainder, and know what we have to trust to. The Commons have here sent up a bill for giving his Majesty the twentieth part of our estates, and I hear there are other bills also preparing, which together will amount to little less than three milli- ons of money, a prodigious sum! and such, that if your Lordships afford no relief, we must sink under the weight of it. I hope therefore your Lordships will set some bounds to the over-liberal humour of the Commons. If you cannot deny, or moderate a bill for money, all your great estates are wholly at their disposal, and you have nothing that you can properly call your own. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Upon the whole matter, I must humbly propose that you would please to reduce the twelve-pence in the pound to eight-pence.” I shall make no particular application of this speech, but only deliver my opinion, that the generality of the people of England would, at any time, freely contribute a great part of their estates, to support the grandeur and interest of their country, if they could be assured that it would be employed in chastising the insolence of some neighboring nations who may endeavour to treat us like a petty province, thinking themselves secure from any reprisals, because a war may be incompatible with our cir- cumstances, and the interest of some particular person who regards his own good more than that of his country. I am, SIR, &c. The VOICE of the PEOPLE. POPE John XXIII. being asked at a certain time, what thing was farthest distant from truth, answered the opinion of the vulgar. Phocion was so strongly per- suaded of the same thing, that making a speech once in Athens, and observing that the whole assembly applauded him, he asked his friends, who stood by, wherein he had spoke amiss; it appearing to him that in the blind ap- plause of the people there was no room for just praise. I do not approve such rigorous sentiments, neither can I af- firm that the people is the direct antipode of truth. Some- times they are in the right; but then it is either by chance or the light of another understanding. A certain wise man compared the vulgar to the moon, on account of their inconstancy: There was likewise room for this com- parison, because they never shine with their own light. Was truth to be decided by the plurality of voices, we must look for sound doctrine in the Koran of Mahomet, not in the gospel of Christ; it being certain that the Ko ran has more votes on its side than the gospel. Whoever considers that there is only one way which leads to truth, and that the paths of error are infinite, will not be sur- prized as men proceed in their journey with such a scan- ty light, that the greatest part of them should lose them- selves. Even in that people which was called by the name of God’s people, so far oftentimes were the voice of God and the voice of the people from being the same, that there was not so much as the least harmony between them. Thus it happened on many occasions: but the case of their asking a king of Samuel has something particular in it. The voice of God, by the mouth of the prophet, dissuaded them from such an election. But how far was the voice of the people from chiming in with the organ of God: They insist once and again upon having a King: and what foundation do they go upon? Why upon this, That we also may be like all the nations,(1 Sam. viii.) Here two things are to be mark’d, that the voice of the people err’d; and that its being qualify’d with the autho- rity of other nations did not hinder it from doing so. I believed for some time that in one certain affair the voice of the people might be infallible, viz. in their no- tions of the qualities of men. It appeared to me that he was unquestionably wise or good, whom all the people reckoned so, and the contrary. But upon second reflec- tion I found that in this also the popular opinion is mis- taken sometimes. As Phocion once was rebuking the people of Athens with some severity, his adversary De- monsthenes, said to him: Consider that the people will kill thee if they should begin to be mad. They would kill me (answered Phocion) if they should begin to be in their right senses: by these words declaring that, in his mind the people never form to themselves a just idea of the qualifications of men. The unhappy end of the same Phocion confirmed his opinion in a great measure, since he was put to death by the furious people of Athens, as an enemy to his country, notwithstanding that he was the best man of all Greece in those days. As to what concerns virtue and vice, the one being mistaken for the other in certain individuals, the errors of different countries have been so many on this head that you meet with them at every step in history. To make one absolutely distrust the voice of the people, he needs only to reflect upon the most extravagant errors, which in affairs of religion, government, customs, and laws, have been, and still are authorized by the general consent, or which is the same thing, by the majority of different communities, bodies corporate and national synods. Ci- cero said that there was no absurdity how great soever, that had not been maintained by some Philosopher with more reason will I say, that there is no blundering con- ceit that is not warranted by one set of people or other. Governor BROWN’s Reasons for an immediate civil Go- vernment in the British Dominions, adjourning to the River Missisippi in NorthAmerica. WHOEVER is conversant with the natural History of America must be sensible form the concur- rent testimony of writers, travellers, and engineers, that </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> no country in the universe exceeds the neighborhood of the Missisippi, in fertility of soil, salubrity of climate, or convenience of situation: Both sides of this river, pre- vious to the late peace, in which the Eastern was ceded to Great Britain, went under the general name of Loui- siana; and they have been long celebrated, no less for the prodigious diversity, than the prodigious luxuriancy of their productions. They frequently yield two annual crops of Indian corn, as well as rice, and with a little cultiva- tion, would furnish grain of every kind in the most flat- tering abundance.---But their value is not confined to the fertility of the meadows, or the immensity of the cham- pain lands;---Their timber is as fine as in in the world, and the quantities of live oak, ash, mulberry, walnut, palm, cypress, and cedar, are actually astonishing±; Yet what is still more astonishing, above a million of acres are sufficiently clear on the English borders, to admit of in- stant habitation, and to answer all the purposes of a con- lony long improved.---The advantages which they offer are not remote, they are immediate; they do not call for the industry of years, like many of the senior provinces, in America, but, on the first appearance of a settler, pre- sent themselves to be enjoyed. The neighborhood of the Missisippi, besides, furnishes with the richest fruits in an infinite variety; particularly grapes, oranges, lemons, and olives in the highest perfection:---it abounds with silk, cotton, sassafrass, saffron, and rhubarb; is peculiar- ly adapted for hemp and flax; and in goodness of tobac- co even equals the Brazils:---Cochineal also, of the best Quality, is found in plenty on its banks; and indigo is at this moment, a staple commodity, which commonly yields four cuttings to the planter. In a word, whatever is rich or rare, in the most desirable climates of Europe, seems natural to such a degree on the Missisippi, that France, though she sent few or no emigrants into Loui- siana, but decayed soldiers, or the refuse of her streets, (and these very poorly supplied with the implements of husbandry) soon began to dread a rival in her colony, particularly in the cultivation of vines, from which they prohibited the Colonists under a very heavy penalty: Yet soil and situation triumphed over all political re- straints, and the adventurers, at the end of the late war, were little inferior to the most ancient Settlements of America in all the modern refinements of luxury. From the success attending the French settlers under every pos- sible disadvantage, it is evident, that an establishment on the Missisippi, favoured with the benign influence of a British government, under which freedom and property are inviolably sacred, would be productive of the hap- piest consequences, especially as some arguments may be urged in support of such a measure, which, perhaps, ne- ver before existed in a case of colonization. In the first place, contrary to the general principles of new establishments, the Mother country is neither to be drained of a subject, nor the Government to incur the minutest expencce.—To maintain these assertions, it must be observed that, since the conclusion of the late war, at least twenty thousand families, in the old English co- lonies, have removed, on account of the extending popu- lation, and the barrenness of the soil, to the back settle- ments of their respective provinces: Their emigration has been inconceivably injurious to the places which they have deserted, and must be equally injurious to the inte- rest of this kingdom; for in proportion, as choice or ne- cessity has detached these people from an intercourse with the seats of trade, they have been driven into ma- nufactures.--- Agriculture, undoubtedly, is the grand mine of American opulence; but men must sacrifice their wishes to their wants, and such articles as the back settler cannot purchase without much difficulty or much loss, he will naturally attempt to make for his own accommo- dation:---His efforts at first may be awkward, yet he will improve upon practice, and succeed at last, where he on- ly labours for convenience or utility.---The consequence is obvious:---Consuming none of her commodities, he be- comes commercially annihilated to the state, nor does the evil terminate even in such annihilation---his example in- cessantly encourages the emigrancy of others, and lays the foundation of that independency for America, which is alone to be dreaded from her maturity in manufactures, and which is big with so many dangers to the general happiness of the British empire: Was a civil government therefore, formed on the Missisippi, great numbers of these emigrants would immediately proceed to a situation so peculiarly calculated to the unbounded views of com- merce; where, from necessitous farmers, they would be- come considerable planters; where, from being worse than lost, they would speedily be recovered, and instead of hourly impairing, they would hourly add to the true prosperity of this kingdom. Yet numerous as the back ±The Spaniards now cut down as much timber as they think proper on the British side of the Missisippi, and send it away to the Havannah, for the use of their navy, without interruption. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> settlers of the Old English provinces are known to be, they do not constitute, by any means, the only founda- tion on which England may depend for the speedy esta- blishment of a flourishing colony: On the contrary, ma- ny thousand foreign settlers in Louisiana, who have form- ed a strong interest with the Indians, will directly place themselves under the protection of the British Govern- ment*: And, added to the certainty of this valuable increase, various very opulent members of the communi- ty at home, will undertake on their own entire risque, to collect emigrants from Germany, from Italy, and diffe- rent foreign states, particularly the Greeks, and other di- stressed inhabitants on the Mediterranean, to cultivate the banks of the English Missisippi, where the luxuries of their respective countries, which now take immense sums annually in Specie from Great Britain, may be raised as in any part of Europe. *Mr. John Durade, late a settler of great eminence, on the Missisippi, now residing in Pensacola, wrote in February, 177[illegible, faded], to Governor Brown, in the following terms, ”The cruelties committed by the Spaniards, and their tyrannical yoke are circumstances which cannot fail of procuring to the English possessions from their proxi- mity, an acquisition of many industrious Families, who will be able to transport their effects thither without risque, and are acquainted with the Soil and other cir- cumstances.---Germans and Acadians are equally uneasy under their new masters, the latter are settled near Man- chack, (a part of the British territory) and would be the first to resort thither.”------Mr. Durade in the same letter to Governor Brown, expatiates upon the fertility of the country, the celebrity of the climate, and the certain advantages which the proposed settlement, would produce to Great-Britain.---He declares, that a man, his wife and five children, with two negroes, one wench, on a Farm of 18 acres, may not only subsist very well, but make an annual saving proportioned to their industry.---Hunting affords infinite assistance to the interior inhabitants, wild cattle and deer abounding beyond belief, and the rivers teeming in equal plenty with the most excellent fish.---Mr. Durade affirms, as an attested fact, that twenty negroes such as are usually employed, will yield a yearly profit of 20,000 French Livres, and deducting 3000 Pounds Eng- lish, is the very least which the planter can reasonably ex- pect from their labour, even if they are employed but eight months in the cultivations of Indigo.---Mr. Durade adds, that many planters, who began only with one negro, have now from twenty to fifty on their plantations, and requests Governor Brown, in case an English Government is erected on the Missisippi, to intercede for a grant of four thousand acres for him, together with an equal grant for a brother of his.---“Expedite the patents (says he) as soon as possible, that we may immediately establish our- selves, but if the settlement is not made we must decline the grant, as it will become useless.” [To be continued in our Next.] EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. HAGUE, December 14. THE last Letters from Petersburgh advise, that the unfortunate Pugatscheff, the chief of the Rebels, had undergone his first examination, in which he seemed very much upon the reserve, and not disposed to discover either the motive of his own conduct, or who were his abettors and accomplices. His behaviour had more the ap- pearance of enthusiasm, than of reason, because the lit- tle defence he seemed to make, he founded upon his pre- tensions to the Imperial crown. Upon the whole, it was thought he would not receive judgement till the Empress’s return from Moscow, where her Imperial Majesty, and her Ministers may probably get some further insight into the transactions of the rebellion. VIENNA, Dec. 15. The treaty which was conclud- ed between the Emperor and the Porte, June 6, 1771, and which has till now been kept the most profound se- cret, was effected in the following manner: At the inter- of Prussia at Neiss, the division of Poland was resolved upon. But as it could not have been carried into execu- tion without the consent of Russia, who (either from po- litical or honest motives) refused it, a scheme was laid, that the Emperor should march twenty or thirty regi- ments towards the provinces of Moldavia and Walachia, in order to give some threatening hints to Russia; Prince Henry of Prussia, on the other hand, was sent to Peters- burgh, to accommodate matters, whereupon that court consented to the public robbery. The Emperor in exe- cuting the above-mentioned scheme, found the best means to take advantage of the opportunity, and Old Sly-boots himself was grossly taken in. For, when the Austrian regiments marched in vast columns towards the Turkish territories, it (most naturally) alarmed the Ministry of the Porte, who instantly called Mr. Tougut, the Imperi- al Internuncio, most eagerly enquiring the intention of his Imperial Master; to which the Internuncio replied, ”That the Austrian dominions have been almost entirely ruined by the last war; and that the Emperor bound in care and duty towards his subjects, was determined to re- claim from the Porte all the provinces lost in the former wars; but as he is very pacifically inclined, he would rather settle matters as easy as possible; and further, in order that it may not prove detrimental to the Porte in the present war, he was willing to keep the treaty secret till the war was entirely over. The Porte, prudently took the hint, and ministers Plenipotentiary were appointed from both sides. VIENNA, Dec. 21. It is said that the Emperor in- tends to take a tour to France in the spring, and that six camps will then be formed in the Austrian hereditary countries. VIENNA, Dec. 24. It is reported that the court has given orders to trace a Camp near Pest, for an army of about 70 or 80,000 men, who are to encamp there in the spring; and that all the regiments quartered in Hungary had orders to hold themselves in readiness to march about the middle of April next, or the beginning of May. ROME, Dec. 17. The conclave continues to be very much divided, as to the choice of a Pope. It was hoped that the arrival of Cardinal de Solis would have caused </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> the election soon to have taken place, but it is now put off till the return of the couriers sent by the Cardinals to Vienna, Madrid, and Paris; which seems as if the Sa- cred college waited for the opinion of the above-mentioned courts with regard to the choice of a Pope. Others say that those couriers were dispatched, not merely on account of the election, but likewise on the affair of abolishing of the Jesuits, and the laying aside the differences with the court of Parma, &c. from all which affairs many difficulties a- rise, which seem to limit the power of the new Pope too much. It is, however, reported that Cardinal Pallavi cini is in a manner chosen Pope, and will be publicly de- clared as soon as the return with the approbation of the Sovereigns to whom they are sent. LONDON, DECEMBER, 26. Advices received by Saturday’s mails intimate, that a great coolness has taken place between the three parti- tioning powers, Russia, Prussia, and Austria, which it is not impossible may lead to a rupture. It is not the first time the plunderers have quarrelled about the division of the booty. However, it is somewhat to the Honour of Russia, that she sides with Poland on the present oc- casion, against the all-grasping avarice of that insatiable monster, the tyrant of Sans Souici, Frederick of Prussia Two large ships laden with arms, &c. are said to have sailed from France to America, in consequence of which orders are said to have been given for two sloops of war to go in quest of them. It is said, that a plan is now agitating in the cabinet to conciliate matters between the mother country and the Americans, by repealing the disagreeable acts, and ad- mitting them to be represented by eighty members in the House of Commons. The most authentic accounts from Paris affirm, that the French Cabinet is in the greatest confusion; that a change of the Ministry is shortly expected; and that mea- sures of a very strong and decisive nature are expected to be the consequence of such an unforeseen and unexpected change. The report of the King of Spain’s resigning the crown in favour of the prince of Austrias, the heir apparent, is not so very improbable as people may imagine; as his fa- ther acted precisely in the same manner, by calling his eldest brother to govern, and on his decease, resumed a- gain the exercise of the Kingly office. A letter from Boston, in New-England, dated Novem- ber. 5, after giving an account of the proceedings at the late congress, and other matters, the substance of which has already appeared in the papers, adds, “There seems to be no likelihood of the people here submitting to the late American acts, they continue as inflexible as ever; and I must be so free as to tell you, that this opposition is cherished and kept up by some printed papers and pri- vate letters from old England, which tend to inflame the passions of the people here.” They write from Rome, that the Emperor has notified to the holy College, that in case the Cardinals in the Conclave could not agree in their votes, in electing a head of the Holy church, he has a right to nominate one ac- cording to his pleasure, which declaration of the Empe- ror has made a great confusion among the cardinals, so that the election will be forwarded very soon. Pugatschew has been carried to Moscow, and the pro- cess against him is carrying on with so much assiduity, that, according to all appearance, he will receive the pu- nishment due to his crime, before the arrival of the court, that the rejoicings may not be delayed by the punish- ments inflicted on him, or any of his followers. The first thing that will be done relative to America, on the ensuing meeting of a certain assembly, ‘tis fail, will be to gain a Parliamentary sanction to a very extra- ordinary and extensive Commission for General Gage, which is intended to ease the Premier of the disagreeable trouble of having offenders sent over here to be examined by him, and then relieved by the sheriffs of London. <div class="”column”"> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> a very haughty speech; asserting, it was the King’s posi- tive will to register it immediately, and he must be obeyed. The Prince of Conti next stood up, and spoke very strong ly for, and in support of the constitution of parliament; he treated Monsieur in very severe terms; and added, that he did not wish any man to follow his opinion, but that every man should follow his own; and proposed that every man should put his opinion in writing, and set the example by committing his own opinion to paper. This occasioned a division; when Monsieur, the Duc d’Aiguil- lon, and eight more, were against the motion; and the Prince of Conti, and one hundred and sixty-nine, were for it. The Court was in the greatest consternation when the courier came away. Dec. 27. An evening paper positively says, that an express arrived yesterday form Spain, with an account that the King of Spain has retired from the Sovereignty, and that the Prince of Austrias has assumed the reins of government. Extract of a letter from the Vistula, Dec. 15. ”The city of Dantzick is still blocked up, by the Prussian troops. They are raising at Marienburgh, for the service of the King, one battalion of grenadiers, one regiment of hussars, and two pulks of Uhlans. Two thousand workmen are employed, notwithstanding the severity of the weather, in forming lines and erecting for- tifications along the frontiers of Samogitia. There is a number of engineers, &c. at Memel, which seem as if they would fortify that place.” Letters from Leghorn advise that the Molly, an Eng- lish vessel, had been burnt in the port of Alexandria, whether intentionally or by accident doth not appear. Advice is received, that the Bourgogne, a French man of war of 60 guns, form Brest to Martinico, laden with guns, ammunition, and other warlike stores is lost with- in a few leagues of Martinico, and all the crew perished. The Conquerant, a French man of war, was lately lost near St Domingo, and only 13 of the crew were saved out of 400. We are assured a great personage has inspected all the papers which have been received relating to the unhappy transactions at Boston, and that he has made memoran- dums on the most remarkable passages they contain. Dublin, Dec. 27. On Friday night, two gentlemen, Lieutenant F______ and Ensign C______, went to Daly’s chocolate house to play at hazard, when the Lieutenant having lost all his money, called to the Ensign to lend him part of what he had, which not being complied with, words arose, when they retired to the coffee room, drew their swords, and Mr. F------ was run through the body, just under the breast, and expired immediately. King’s Arms Tavern, Cornhill, Jan. 1775. At a meeting of the Merchants and others concerned in the American Commerce, held there this day, THOMAS LANE, Esq; was called to the Chair. It was unanimously Resolved, “That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the alarming state of this trade to North-America makes it expedient to petition Parliament for redress.” It was also Resolved, “That a Committee be appoint- ed to prepare a Petition to the House of Commons, and lay the same before a general meeting, to be held at this place this day fe’nnight.” It was also Resolved, “That the Committee consist of the following Gentlemen: For New-England Mr. Lane; Mr. Chamoion, Mr. Bromfield. For New-York, Mr. Pigon, Mr. Blackburn, Mr. Sargent. For Pennsylvania, Mr. Barclay, Mr. Mil- dred, Mr. Neate. For Maryland, Mr. Hanbury, Mr. Molleson, Mr. Campbell. For Virginia, Mr. Norton, Mr. Gist, Mr. Achawes. For North Carolina, Mr. Brigden, Mr. Clark, Mr. Woodrige. For South-Carolina Mr. Greenwood, Mr. Nutt, and Mr. [illegible, smeared.] To the above Gentlemen were added, Mr. Lee, Mr. Baker* It was also Resolved, “That the Committee be desired to entitle the Petition, A Petition of the Merchants, Traders, and others; concerned in the North American Commerce.” It was also Resolved, “That the Minutes of this Meet ing be inserted in the public Morning and Evening Papers, signed by the Chairman,” It was also Resolved, ”That this Meeting be adjourned to Wednesday next, at Ten o’clock in the Forenoon at this house, then to receive the Report of the Committee.” THOMAS LANE, Chairman. London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, Jan. 3, 1775. At a General meeting of the West-India Merchants, the chairman produced a letter which he received, signed by several Gentlemen of the West-India Islands, of which following is a copy: SIR, LONDON, Jan. 1, 1775. The very alarming situation, in which the West-In- dia Islands are placed by the late American proceedings, induces us to apply to you, as Chairman of the Society of West-India merchants, to request that they will not come to any resolutions, as a separate body, at their next meet- ing, but that they will join with us in calling a general Meeting of Planters, and West-India Merchants, to deliberate on the steps necessary to be tak- en by us jointly on the present important crisis.” Signed, John Pennant, Charles Spooner, Thomas Sto- rer, Peake Fuller, Samuel Vaughan, George Chandler, Michael M’Nemara, John Trent, B. Edwards, Montague James, Samuel Torr James, Nath. Phillips, John Da- vies, Charles Fuller, Rofe Fuller, [illegible, faded]Vassel, John Ellis, J. Kennion, Niel Malcomb, Philip Gibbes, Thomas Walker, William Gunthorpe. To Beeston Long, Esq; Chairman of the Society of West-India Merchants, at the London Tavern. In consequence of which, it was resolved, That this Society do very cheerfully concur in opinion with the Gen tlemen planters, that we ought not to come to any reso- lutions as a separate body at this meeting; and do also readily join in calling a General Meeting of the whole Body of Planters and West-India Merchants. And having been informed tha the 18th of the pre sent month is a day recommended by the Subscribers to the above letter, proper for such a meeting, it is fur- ther resolved, That immediate notice be given in the pub lic papers, that such general meeting be called and held on the day aforesaid, at the hour of twelve, at the Lon- don Tavern, in Bishipsgate-street, then and there to de- </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> liberate on the measures necessary to be taken for the pre- servervation of the general interest of the West-India Islands, in the present important crisis. JAMES ALLEN, Secretary. JAN. 14. The substance of the petition transmitted from the American congress to a Great Personage is, 1st, acknowledging in the most dutiful and respectful terms their allegiance, &c. 2d, that they might be left to the entire provision of their internal policy, such as the ap- pointment of their officers, the making their own laws, and imposing their own duties, &c. 3d, that in lieu of this they are willing in time of war, to supply his Ma- jesty with men, money, and what other assessments a British Parliament might think necessary for the general defence of the empire. There are said to be a few other conciliating articles of less consequence. It was stated in the body of the petition to be present- ed to the honourable the House of Commons, by the merchants, &amp.c. trading to North America, as read at the King’s arms on Wednesday last, that the balance due from America at present to this kingdom was little short of Two Millions. The motion for the repeal of the Boston port-bill, is to be made by Col. Barre, and will be seconded by Mr. Burke. Bishop North is translated to the See of Worcester, and Dr. Hurd succeeds his Lordship in that of Litchfield The greatest part of the military, we are told, will soon be removed from the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, and the blockade by sea is to be continued, with the ad- dition of more shipping. Dec. 23. The Archbishop of Paris having received or- ders to be at Versailles on Sunday, regarding the refusal of the sacrament at St. Severin, his Majesty spoke to him in the following terms, in presence of the first President of the parliament in Paris: “The King my Grandfather exiled you several times for the troubles you occasioned in the state; I sent for you to tell you, that if you relapse I shall not exile you, but give you over to the vigour of the law.” NORFOLK, March 30. 1775. By his Excellency the Right Honourable JOHN Earl of DUNMORE, his Majesty’s Lieutenant and Gover- nor General of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same. A PROCLAMATION. VIRGINIA, to wit. WHEREAS certain Persons, stiling themselves Delegates of several of his Majesty’s Colonies in America, having presumed, without his Majesty’s Au- thority or Consent, to assemble together in Philadelphia in the Months of September and October last, have thought fit, among other unwarrantable Proceedings, to resolve that it will be necessary that another Congress should be held at the same Place on the 10th of May next, unless Redress of certain pretended Grievances be obtained before that Time, and to recommend that all the Colonies in North-America should chuse Deputies to attend such Congress, I AM COMMANDED BY THE KING, and I do accordingly issue this my Proclamation, to re- quire all Magistrates and other Officers to use their utmost Endeavours to prevent any such Appointments of Depu- ties, and to exhort all Persons whatever within this Go- vernment to desist from such an unjustifiable Proceeding, so highly displeasing to his Majesty. Given under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony, this 28th Day of March, in the 15th Year of his Majesty’s Reign. DUNMORE. GOD save the KING. INSTRUCTIONS drawn up for the Delegates to the Convention at RICHMOND, the 20th March, from a certain County in VIRGINIA. GENTLEMEN, ALTHOUGH we are fully assured that the worthy Gentlemen, who lately represented us in general Congress, were actuated by motives not to be reprehend- ed, and in their proceedings against the designs of Parlia- ment, have recommended to us a mode of opposition, in their opinions, the most efficacious and salutary: Never- theless, as we are intitled to determine upon the propriety of any measures whereby we are bound, and upon the suc- cess of which, our political and civil interest depend; we must, after expressing all deference and respect for our honest countrymen, who have by their councils and ad- vice stood forth in our cause, beg leave to dissent from them in such points as we think exceptionable.___We desire, Gentlemen, inviolably to adhere to the civil obligation, binding us to our Sovereign and by no means to assent to any measures that may ultimately affect the faith we owe to our King, or the duty we owe to his People. We desire you neither to censure or patronize the proceedings of those people who destroyed the property of the East- India company, in the port of Boston; this we deem a breach of civil order and an invasion of private right. But as we know not what circumstances might induce, or cause impel, the perpetration of that act, ‘tis too delicate a case, too foreign, for us to meddle with. The grand principle for which we contend, are, the rights of legisla- tion, and taxation; of legislation respecting our internal police, and of taxation independent of every power on earth. These inestimable privileges we will maintain at the risque of our lives and fortunes; but, we will justify no proceedings inconsistent with our duty to our King, repugnant to the rights of individuals, or the laws of so- ciety. We are greatly alarmed at the resolution to su- spend our commercial intercourse with Great-Britain; to stop her imports must be fatal to her; but to retain from her our exports, by which alone we can be enabled to discharge the heavy debt we owe her, by which the ba- lance of trade might in a few years preponderate in our favour, by which alone we can be kept in peace, or arm- ed for war, is a measure not to be justified by the laws of morality or the rights of policy. We therefore, especially require you to procure this resolution of the Congress to be rescinded. It is a duty you owe us to obtain a proper representation of the tobacco planters in this Colony, for </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> we must deem a licence to any of the inhabitants in Ame- rica to export wheat, rice, or any other commodity, a partial exemption in their favour, and a sacrifice of our interest to a general cause, which should only be effected in equal degree with all other objects of commercial inter- course. You need not interfere with the Quebec bill; a law respecting that conquered country is without our policy and beyond our ideas. We hear daily of personal insults, and invasions upon private property, from those little democracies erected in every precinct through this extensive continent: Reduce these men we pray you, to the rank of citizens, and let them lord it over their fel- lows no longer! Pursue, Gentlemen, with prudence and fortitude, the cause of your country, and you may always depend upon the protection of your constituents. We have authority to communicate to the Public, from his Excellency Montfort Brown, Esq; Go vernor and Commander in Chief of his Majesty’s Baha- ma Islands, That his Excellency being possessed of seve- ral very extensive and valuable tracts of land (as well as by grants from the crown, as by purchase) situated on the banks of the rivers Missisippi and Mobile, in West-Flori- da, to the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand acres and upwards (exclusive of Dauphine Island, whose situation for trade is so well known) is desirous of en- couraging all substantial planters, or others, who wish to become settlers in those parts.---The fertility of soil, sa- lubrity of climate, and most delightful situation of those tracts are so well known, that they need no fuller de- scription than that printed by his Excellency for his Ma- jesty; who has thought fit to order the intended capital on account of its rising consequence and most convenient situation, to be removed from Fort Bate, to Brown’s Clift, nearly opposite to that most beautiful and populous town, called Point Coupee, belonging to the Spaniards. For further particulars his Excellency refers the public to the said printed reasons, which may be supplied by the Printer hereof, in order that those who are inclined to remove to that nourishing Province may be well informed, and may, by application to his Excellency at New-Provi- dence, be well assured of meeting with every encourage- ment they can wish for or desire. N.B. The greatest part of the above lands are fit for immediate culture, having no more wood on them, than what will be absolutely necessary for tenantable uses, and are watered by navigable rivers, pleasing rivulets, and in- numerable springs. ADVERTISEMENTS. NORFOLK, March 13, 1775. TO BE SOLD, ONE share of the Thistle Distillery, be longing to the estate of John Gilchrist deceased; and another share belonging to the late copartnary of Campbell and Gilchrist.---- For terms apply to the subscriber. If they are not disposed of before the next meeting of the merchants at Williamsburg, they will then be set up at public sale before the Raleigh tavern Credit will be given the Purchaser, giving bond with security, to bear interest from the date. ARCHD,[Illegible creased] CAMPBELL NORFOLK, March 29, 1775* CHOCOLATE of the best quality, made and sold, wholesale and retail, by William Johnson Ryam,[Illegible, creased] at his Works oppo- site Samuel Bousin’s, Esq; who will give Cash or exchange Chocolate for Nuts. NORFOLK, 30, 1775* I INTEND to leave the Colony soon, RICHARD POOK. March 23, 1775* RUN away from the subscriber, on Tuesday the 3d, of January, 1775* a likely mulatto wench named Nan; she is very talkative and I imagine will pass for a free wench: had on when she run away a Virginia strip’d coat and jacket, a white Virginia coat, and a quilted calico ditto. I imagine she will pass by the name of Nancy Morris. Whoever takes up said wench, and secures her in any of his Majesty’s gaols shall be handsomely reward- ed by AZEL BENTHALL. BRUTUS, AN IMPORTED HORSE; WILL cover this Year at Three Pounds the Season, twenty shillings the leap, and Five Pounds Insurance. He stands from Monday to Thursday, (inclusive) in the Week at the Subscriber’s, and on Friday and Satur- day at Mr. John Hutching’s in Norfolk. Bru- tus was got by the late Duke of Cumber- land’s Horse, King Herod, upon a Lincolnshire draught Mare, was four Years old, the 5th of this Monty, and is a likely Stout Horse. ANTHONY LAWSON. Princess Anne, March 16, 1775* [tf] </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> BARTHOLOMEW LEPETIT, Dancing MAS- TER, begs Leave to Address himself to such Gentle- men and Ladies, that may be willing to encourage him in that Branch of Education; by informing them, that he has opened a SCHOOL at Mr. NICHOLAS GAU- TIERS in Church Street, and intends (should he meet with Encouragement sufficient to enable him to reside here) to continue Teaching every Saturday: Those that are inclinable to commit any young Gentlemen or Ladies to his Care, may depend on having the strictest Attention paid in every Respect, to Qualify them in that gen- te-l Accomplishment, and the Favour will be gratefully acknowledged: He proposes also opening a School at Portsmouth, on Thursday the 16th March, where he has a very convenient Room for that Purpose, at Mrs. BELL’S. N.B. Having taught the FRENCH for sometime in this Country as well as in LONDON, where he studies under an able French-Master, with some little Share of Ap- plause: he doubts not but it will be sufficient to recom- mend him to such as would chuse to learn that agreeable LANGUAGE, and at the same Time desirous to be in- formed of it peculiar Niceties; whom he will take Plea- sure in waiting upon, either at Home or Abroad.---His Terms are; for DANCING, 10 s. per Quarter, and two Dollars entrance.------For FRENCH, 30 s. per Quar- ter, and a Pistole entrance. Attendance three Times a Week. Norfolk, March 9, 1775, (3) 40* NORFOLK, March 30, 1775* THE subscriber born of free parents at Calcutta in the East-Indies, came over to England about seven years ago in the ship Kent, Mills master, and having been brought to this Colony and sold as a Slave, has a suit now depending in the General Court for the recovery of his freedom, which will be tried in April next. He therefore begs any person who know him or his family would make themselves known to the Printer; the favour will be gratefully acknowledged by their humble servant, GEORGE HAMILTON* FOR SALE, THE Brigantine Polly, William Irwin, Master; Rhode Island built; about two Years old, and Four Thousand Bushels Burthen; an Inventory of the materials may be seen, and the Terms of the Sale known, by applying to LOGAN, GILMOUR, & Co. Norfolk, March 23, 1775* (3) 42* WANTED JOURNEYMEN WEAVERS, that are acquainted with any of the following Branches, viz. Weaving of Cotton Velvets, Velverets, Thicksets, Jeans, Fustians, Dimothy’s, Counterpanes, Linen, Damask. Diaper, Gauze, Lawn, or Woolens: Such will meet with good encouragement by applying to GARDINER FLEMING NORFOLK March 15, 1775* (tf) 41 N.B. The different pieces or patterns, when difficult, troublesome, or intricate; will be prepared and mounted for them. PATRICK BEECH, At his SHOP opposite Mr. JAMIESON’s, nigh the MARKET-PLACE, NORFOLK* BEGS Leave to inform the Public, that he makes all Sorts of Gold, Silver, and Jewllery Work, and furnishes them agreeable to the newest Fashions, and sells at the lowest Prices, for ready Money only. Those who are pleased to favour him with their Com- mands, may depend upon having their Work done in the neatest Manner, and on the shortest Notice; and their Favours will be most grate- fully acknowledged.---Commissions from the Country will be carefully observed, and punc- tually answered. **He gives the highest Prices for old Gold, Silver, or Lace, either in Cash or Ex- change; and will be glad to take in an Ap- prentice well recommended. Norfolk March 23, 1775* (3) 42 As the subscriber intends to leave the Colony soon, he must intreat the favour of all with whom he has had Dealings, to discharge their Accounts, which, will enable him to settle with those to whom he is indebted. There are in my hands several Accounts, &c. which were sent me to receive payment of, which I expect will be ad- justed at the meeting of Merchants in April next. GEORGE RAE* Norfolk, March 23, 1775, (3) 42 </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. A COMMITTEE of the Belles of the town Was call’d to pass sentence upon a lampoon: For priority female contentions arose, Some pleaded their beauty, and others their clothes; Some bragg’d of their sense but more of their beaux. Rectoria swept forth their disputes to asswage, And claim’d the first place by right of her age; Then solemnly placed herself in the chair, And thus mov’d her sage chin in harangue to the fair: ”A libel you’ve heard of, good ladies, of late ”’Gainst me, and yourselves, and that wanton girl Kate. A libel in which spleen, abuse and ill-nature Speak the wit of the bard, and the sting of the satyr. An impudent fellow to tell all these lies; Od’s my life, if I knew him, I’d tear out his eyes. Pray have I any beard? ---not a hair to be seen; Yet to hear this defamer it gives me the spleen; And how formal forever my father appears, His stiffness proceeds but from gout and from years; Our family know he’s as fond and as free, As any old father can possibly be; For he kisses mamma, my sister and me. Miss Kitty, ‘tis true, not content with his kisses, More willingly chuses a lover’s caresses; But tho’ to the window so often she goes, I’ll guard the young minx from the danger of beaux; She shall ne’er be caress’d lest the giddy young creature, Should meet with the sop that scribbled the satyr: And since he has doom’d me to die an old maid, May I lead him below as apes there are led.” Kitty fain would have spoke, but Vinessa in haste, (And Vinessa you know has a tongue of the best) ”Sure never were beauties so foully bely’d, :Our resentment is just, ‘with anger reply’d; ”To secure your revenge let the talk but be mine, ”Each drawer I’m sure will promote my design, ”With deadliest poison to venom his wine.” Big with wrath and oration Belinda arose, She bridled her chin, and she knitted her brows, Resentment and passion glow’d strong in her face, She flirted her fan, then open’d the case: :Oh! did I but know this saucy poltroon, ”In defiance to beauty who wrote this lampoon, ”My coachman should flog him, my poet shou’d write, And were there occasion my nobleman fight, Nay by strength of the law I’d punish the wag, For my father has told me ‘tis scandalum mag. ”If the poet refuses, Miss Anna repl’d, ”I’ve a pretty young bauble that hangs by my side, ”Who nicely observes ev’ry mode of the town, ”Can dress up a head, or pin up a gown; ”The first at each public ball to be seen, ”Can trip Scramouch, or dance Harlequin: ”Young Freddy, you know him, who smells of pulvil, Tho’ he can’t write himself, he shall treat them that will, ”With rack-punch and claret, no cost shall be spar’d, ”But in his own way I’ll punish the bard.” I beg,” says Vinessa, “If that’s your design, ”You’ll propose my mamma, to sell him his wine.” Their judgement thus pass’d each splenetic she With a dram of good Nantz corrected her tea. M. W. THE Subscriber sells by Wholesale and Retail, all Sorts of DRUGS and ME- DICINES at a low Advance; for READY MONEY.-----He wants a Quantity of VIRGI- NIA SNAKE ROOT well cured; for which he will give five Shillings current Money of VIRGINIA, per Pound.----He wants also a Quantity of BEES WAX, for which he will give eighteen Pence per Pound. ALEX GORDON. NORFOLK, February 28, 1775. (3) 39 <pFOWLER late of Wapping Street LON- DON, Sand-man) be alive, and see this Ad- vertisement, He is desired forthwith to apply, or write to Capt. David Ross, Commander of the Ship Betsey, now lying at Norfolk, who will thereupon inform him of matters greatly to his Advantage: Or if he will send a power of Attorney to Mr. Michael Henley of Wap- ping Merchant, constituting him Agent, or Trustee to Act for him, till he can come to England himself, and who will secure his inhe- ritance for him. Mr. Henley having been an intimate acquaintance of his late Fa- ther, will forward his Affairs. Any Person who can give an account of said John Fowler, so as he may be found, or wrote to; or if dead, will transmit an attested ac- count of his death and burial, when, and where, properly certified.------All Charges and Ex- pences attending the same, besides a handsome Reward will be paid by applying to Capt. ROSS, or JOHN BROWN, & Co. N. B. The above John Fowler went from England as a Servant, about six or seven years ago, to some part< of North-America. NORFOLK, February 23, 1775. KEYSER’S celebrated PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, are to be sold at the Printing-Office. Printed directions for using them, may be had gratis. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> DECEMBER 7th, 1774. I delivered to DANIEL COTTERAL, Skipper of a small Schooner; sundry Goods for Mr. JOHN MILLS, viz. Three Hogsheads Rum, a Barrel Broun Sugar, one Tierce Spi- rits, two Kegs Barley, and a bundle of Cut- lery: these ought to have been delivered at COLCHESTER. Also two hundred Bushels Wheat, and one Tierce Spirits; for Mr. RI- CHARD GRAHAM at DUMFRIES.-----After the said Cotteral had taken on board the Goods above mentioned, he took in a Cask of Sadle- ry, two baskets Cheese, one Cask Loaf Sugar, and some other Goods, from Mr. JAMES MILLS, Urbanna; which were also to have been de- livered to Mr. JOHN MILLS at Colchester; Mr. JOHN MILLS informed me by letter dated the 16th instant, that the said Vessel or Goods have not yet appeared there. I therefore apprehend that the said Vessel is carried off by one Isaac Boston, who was a Sailor belonging to said Schooner: and went off while the Skipper COTTERAL was on shore. Mr.JOHN MILLS desires me to make this publication, and to offer a reward of Twen- ty POUNDS, for apprehending and securing said Vessel and Cargoe; or FIVE POUNDS, for the Man who carried her off.-----Boston is a- bout 43 years of age, full six feet high, wears a cut wig. His hair of a sandy colour, he had a son in the Vessel with him, about 15 or 16 year of age. He has two Brothers and a Sister, live- ing on Pocomoake river Maryland, and it is supposed he has gone that way: he resided there lately. The Vessel has been of late sheathed and ceiled, her quarter deck is cove red over with old canvas; she had no spring stay or shrouds, her frame is mulberry; the re- ward will be paid by applying either to Mr. JAMES MILLS at Urbanna, JOHN MILLS at Colchestger; SAMUEL JONES at Cedar Point or JOHN CORRIE. TAPPAHANNOCK 20th January, 1775. FIVE POUNDS REWARD. RUN away from the Subscriber, the 11th of last month, a negro Fellow named DANIEL; about 22 Years Old, well Set, a- bout Five Feet Five or Six Inches High, of a yellow Complexion, has a small Scar under one of his Eyes, a gloomy Countenance, and seldom looks one in the Face: he is used to the Bay Trade, and as he is a great Villain, it is suspected he will change his Name, and endeavour to pass for a free man.-----Had on when he went off a Fearnought Jacket, a pair of old blue Breeches, and an Oznabrig Shirt; but as he is an old Offender, it is pro- bable he will change his Clothes.-----He run away last July, and got down to Norfolk, had shipped himself as a free Man for Sea; and probably he may seek for a Birth to Sea a- gain.----Whoever takes up said negro and de- livers him to me, or secures him so that I may get him again, if within the Colony, shall receive a Reward of THREE POUNDS, and if taken out of it, FIVE POUNDS, from JOHN HAYNIE. NORTHUMBERLAND County, VIRGINIA, March 16, 1775. (1) 42 N. B. All Masters of Vessels and others are forbid employing, harbouring, or carrying off said negro at their Peril. For LONDON, THE Ship SAMPSON, LEWIS FAR- QUHARSON Master; has good Accomo- dations for Passengers: Will sail about the first of April.------apply to said Captain on board, or to Messrs. INGLIS & LONG NORFOLK March 17, 1775. (1) 42 AS the Subscriber intends to leave this Place soon, the Reason is, he has not materials to carry on his Business. Those to whom he is indebted, will be paid in such Goods as he generally makes or mends. And those who have Materials or Goods to make or mend in his Hands, are desired to send or call for them, within ten Days from the Date hereof. HENRY VANAL, Cutler. Norfolk, March 16, 1775. (3) 41 FOR SALE about three Thousand Bu- shels of WHEAT; for Terms apply to ALEX. LOVE. Norfolk, March 1, 1775. (tf) 39 </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> SAMUEL BLEWES, From BIRMINGHAM. At his Shop, in Church-Street, NORFOLK MAKES and Sells all sorts of Locks, Hinges, large Press Screws for Clothiers &c. He has lately en- gaged able Tradesmen from LONDON, whom he employs in finishing Cheaps and Tongues for Buckles, in the most elegant, fashionable and compleat manner; In general he performs every thing belonging to the White-Smiths bus- iness. The PUBLIC may be assured that what the Sub- scriber undertakes, he will be punctual in executing, and studious to give Satisfaction; and they may depend on being reasonably charged. SAMUEL BLEWES. NORFOLK March 8, 1775. 4 40 N. B. He makes Strong LOCKS for Prisons or Stores, that cannot be pick’d; from four Dollars, to five Pounds. Also making Irons of any size or dimension, for bran -ding of Casks &c. On the 10th Day of April next, will be sold to the highest Bidder, our Lots and Improve, ments thereon, lying on CRAWFORD Street, in the Town of PORTSMOUTH, in three following Parcels, and under these Circum- stances, viz. A Street of thirty Feet wide is to run through them from North to South, parallel with Crawford Street, and 210 Feet or thereabouts to the Eastward thereof._____. The Southerly LOT to contain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the Creek, that divides the Towns of Ports- mouth and Gosport to the South, and the middle Division to the North.------The middle LOT to contain eighty Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the North and South Lots._____The North LOT to con- tain seventy three Feet on Crawford Street, and be bounded by the middle Division and South Street.______The PURCHASER of the middle LOT is to have the Privilege of bring- ing and heaving down any Ship at his Wharf; provided he covers no more of the other two than is necessary, and not more of the one than the other.-----The Advantage at- tending these Lotts in point of Situation, Wa- ter, and every Thing else that can recommend them are so well known, that any Thing fur- ther on this Head would be unnecessary. Credit will be allowed the Purchasers, until the 10th, of April 1776; upon giving Bond and Security to ALEX LOVE. BENNET BROWN. NIEL JAMIESON, & Co. PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 15, 1775* (6) 37 TO THE PUBLIC, THE Subscriber opens his DANCING SCHOOL, at the Masons Hall on Friday, the 17th instant: He solicits the GENTLEMEN, and LADIES of NORFOLK, for their Interest in tutoring their CHILDREN in that BRANCH, and may be assured that all due ATTENDANCE will be given to satisfy THEM, JOHN NEWTON COOKE* Norfolk, March 10* 1775* (3) 41. The Imported HORSE, Young CARVER, FOUR years Old this Summer, stands at the Subscribers at the Great Bridge; Covers Mares, at 30 shillings a Leap, or three Pounds the Season.------Good Pastu- rage, (but none warranted to return if Stolen or Strayed.) CARVER, was got by old CARVER, a Horse the property of his Majesty, by the famous York-Shire Lake Mare, Lady-Legs. For further Particulars, ---See the Horse. CHARLES MAYLE. MARCH 8th, 1775. (tf) 40 NOTICE is hereby given, that the Sub- scriber forewarns all Persons from Cut- ting or Carting on her Plantation, lying on the Southern Branch; Likewise, the Procession Masters from processioning the Line now made; without giving Notice to her at Hampton. JUDITH HERBERT. March 14, 1775 (3) 41 NOTICE. ABOVE Thirty Years ago, GEORGE WATSON, a Weaver to Trade; Son of GEORGE WARSON Blacksmith in Town-head of Bervie in the shire of Kin- cardine, North-Britain: Was about 22 Years of age when he left Home and went to MARYLAND.---His Friends by different informations understood he carried on a Manu- factory at Annapolis in the Weaving Branch. If said GEORGE WATSON is yet alive, and meets or hears of this Advertisement, He will know of Something greatly to his Advantage, by applying to ROBERT BAINES in NORFOLK, or to the Publishers hereof. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR, THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI ATQUE EJUS AMICUS-----HOR,1775. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, to THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16---1775. <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> OF PARTY-DIVISIONS. IT is the complaint of most men who lived any time in the world, that the present age is much dege- nerated in its morals within the memory of man. That there has been a gradual decay of public spi- rit for some years, cannot be de- nied; which owes it original, if I am not very much mistaken, to our party divisions. There is a particular maxim a- mong parties, which alone is suffi- cient to corrupt a whole nation; which is, to countenance, and protect the most infamous fellows who happen to herd amongst them. It is something shocking to see the man of hour and the knave, the man of parts and the blockhead put upon an equal foot; which is often the case amongst parties. The reason is, he that had not sense enough to distinguish right from wrong, can make a noise; nay, the less sense the more obstinacy, especially when they are playing the rogue. These are the best tools, and such are the qualities necessary for putting in execution the bad measures which the corrupt leaders of parties in- tend to carry on if tbey are uppermost. Party zeal changes the name of things; black is white, vice is virtue, a bribe in an office is called a perquisite, and the most studi- ed and concerted fraud that can enter into the head of the most thorough-paced knave, shall be voted a little negligence: He that deserves to be hanged, by all laws, human and divine, for his con- duct in private life, may, at the same time, be an angel with his party. Meandax, while he held an office in the state, is detected in a little mean fraud, however, Mendax has been always true to the troop; the chiefs of the party having met to consider how to behave with respect to Mendax, in this critical juncture, all the men of honour amongst them were for giving him up, and even joining in any pu- nishment that might be laid upon him; but a Veteran, who was grown old in all the iniquitous practices of party, and who had ac- quired authority by his experience, was quite of another opinion; Mendax, says he, has always been an active member of the cause, and what have we to do with his morals or his honour? adding, the man that is true to the troop must always be screened, let him be guilty of what he will. Thus, by the detestable politics of party, Mendax was countenanced and caressed under the infamy of a most scandalous fraud, and lived to do his country more mischief, by the corruption which he afterwards spread through it, than a famine, a plague, or a war could have done. If we look back into the history of a few years past, we shall find, that the immense estates that have been made by the numerous fraudulent projects with which this virtuous age has abounded, have been by persons who pretended to be zealous party-men, and have gone great lengths in party; nay, some have been so cunning as to shift sides, and go over to the strongest, just before they have resolved to strike some bold stroke; so that I have often thought that a strong party is the same think to a cheat, that a strong island in the West-Indies is to a pirate, a place of safety to lay up all he has stole. But I am of opinion, that if a writer should at this time expect to become popular, by running violently into all the prejudices of a party, he would meet with a reception form the public very differ- rent from what he expected. Party-prejudice is not the same thing it was. The malignity of the distemper is worn out; and it must be a singular pleasure to a man who loves his country to find those two odious distinctions of Whig and Tory, with which we used for- merly to reproach one another, used no more. All men unplaced, and unpensioned, talk and think alike. I will not say that it is prosperity that has wrought this great change; but be it as it will, it is certain that the cure of any greiv- ances that may fall upon us, can come from nothing else but this union. This is not only my opinion, it is certainly the opinion of those whose safety, next to the corruption of the times, depends up- on our divisions. When a nation is divided against itself, how great must be the Providence that must save it from sinking! When the people are broke into parties and factions, worrying and reviling one another, what a fine harvest it yields to the common enemy; If I should be asked, who is that common enemy; I shall only answer that there is a Banditti in time of peace as well as in time of war; there are free-booters who are not regularly listed on either side, and who, while both sides are engaged against each other, will certainly plun- der the nation. I will only say beware of those who are labouring to keep alive the animosities of party; it is true, they have laboured in vain; but they have not yet given up the game for lost; they are continually throwing out bones of contention, they are taking up the dying embers of party, in hopes of kindling a new flame. There is a set of men who are governed by no principles, and have no friends or followers but such as are attached to them for mercenary ends; these assume to themselves the name of a party; it is they who are for fomenting divisions, in hopes, that when the madness of party shall again seize the people, both sides will by turns fall in with them, in order to be revenged and undo each other, which will save a great deal in bribes. But it happens, that they have been so aukward in concealing their foul play, that all the world has seen through it, But though there may be no dangerous designs at present, and the whole body of the people may entertain the same opinion of the good intentions, and of the great abilities of our present mini- sters, as they really merit, yet it is not amiss to have our eyes about us. Political jealousy is inseparable from the minds of good partri- ots; it is their duty to be watchful for the public, and suspicious of the designs of men in power. This jealousy is our great security; and it cannot decay till public spirit decays. The individuals of that great body called the people, are so taken up with their several avocations, that they are not always at leisure to examine well the designs of men in power; therefore it is the </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column2</h6> duty of every private man to give the alarm, whenever he perceives any thing doing which must have a tendency to alter and impair that plan of government under which we, and our ancestors, have lived free. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. From the LONDON GAZETTE. MALAGA, OCTOBER 29. OUR Captain General hath sent orders to all the Governors of the ports castles and towers, established on the coast of Gre- nada, and also to those of the three minor presidencies in Africa (Mililli, Penon de Velez, and Aluzema) to take the most speedy and effectual measures to secure these places from any surprise on the part of the Saletine Corsairs, who will join the Algerians, and make a common cause with them. CARTHAGENA, October 29. The Algerine Corsairs have taken a Catalan vessel, on board of which were 20 passengers, men, wo- men, and children, who were going from Barcelona to Oran. BELGRADE, Nov. 7. The Russians as well as Turks conform themselves entirely to the articles of peace. Prince Dolgorucki re mains with his army near Precop, till the Turks have evacuated Cassia, after which, part of the troops will occupy the towns assigned to the Russians by treaty, and part of them the lines between the Nieper and the Don. The Port has permitted two Russian men of war to go to Smyr- na, to provide themselves with every thing they want. The di- visions of the Turkish fleet and the troops under the Admiral of the Black Sea, are returned to Constantinople. The letters from Wallachia advise, that the Turks live upon very good terms with the Russians, and buy their own corn back again. The Ottoman government have rejected some propositions made by some of the Tarter princes, as being contrary to the treaty of peace. November 8. The Grand Vizir has notified to Marshal Roman- zow, the nomination of Abdul Kerim Beglerbeg of Romelia, to be ambassador to this Court; and informed the marshal at the same time, of his having received from the Sultan the ratification of the peace. The Marshal in return immediately acquainted the Vizir, that he was ready to exchange the ratifications, and that her Imperial Majesty had appointed prince Repnin to be her ambassador at the Porte. PETERSBURGH, Nov. 8. The public tranquility is perfectly re- established throughout this empire, since General Panin’s arrival in the environs and the other different nations submitted also to her do- minion. The Court has received advice, that the Turkish Commandant Dowlet Guerai had abandoned all his conquests; and that, by or- der of the Porte, he had retired with his troops towards Oczakow. We also learn, that a great number of Russian Cossacks, who had joined the rebel Tartars, had taken the benefit of the general par- don, and returned to their colours at Bachischiserai. This important intelligence did not arrive here till Saturday last by a messenger from Marshal Romanzow, who likewise mentions that the Porte had already named Governors to all the fortress re- stored by Russia.----A Bashaw of three tails is appointed governor of Choezjim. A Russian Frigate, returning from this port to Revel, had the misfortune of being wrecked on the coast of Sweden, and great part of the crew perished. Nov. 11. The King Tartars notwithstanding Count Panins army is so near them, have lately made several excursions into the neigh- boring provinces, in one of which they have entirely destroyed a co- lony of Moravians. WARSAW, Nov. 16.. Yesterday the Diet resumed its sittings, but nothing material was done. Some members proposed to ap- point a commission to examine the business done by the Delegation. others demanded that they should fix the time when the Diet might be again prorogued, as the delegation had not yet finished all the business committed to their care. The delegation has determined that the nobles who chose to be concerned in Trade, shall not for the future lose their Noblesse. They also debated on the manner in which the permanent Council might determine the business that shall come before it; whether it should be by Vote or Ballot? Some members were of the opinion, that the importance of the matter alone ought to resolve that Ques- tion. Nov. 23. Yesterday the Delegates resumed their sittings; the affair of the imports was warmly debated, The plan of the perma- nent council was exhibited which will subsist as it is now formed.--- Almost all the articles are changed, which render it very different from the first.----There are some Poles who wish for war rather than peace, and continue to keep the people in a state of uncer- tainty by a thousand false intelligences. They have given out that the peace between Russia and the Porte is still doubtful, though we can visibly demonstrate the falsity of this assertion. The Tartars have sent a deputation to Count Romanzow, that every thing shall be executed pursuant to the treaty of peace. CADIZ, Nov. 20. We learn that an engagement has happen- ed in the Gut of Gibraltar, between three Spanish frigates and five Moorish cruisers, wherein two of the latter were funk, and the other three after losing the greatest part of their crew, were obli- ged to submit to the Spaniards. Nov. 25. According to the last letters from Ceuta, dated the 18th, the moors had not committed any hostilities since the 12th. We have, however, received advices from Mogador, da- ted the 11th, that a division of Cannoniers and Bombardiers, with two more from Safy, and St. Croix, in Barbary, were to join an army of 30,000 men, which the Emperor of Morocco had asssem- bled at Mequiner, at the head of which he was to march the 20th in all probability to lay siege to Ceuta. </div> <div class=""column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> HESSE, DARMSTADT, Niv, 22. The Hereditary Prince of Hol- stein, is daily expected here to marry the youngest daughter of the Landgrave our Sovereign. This Prince is closely allied to the Em- press of Russia who it is said in consequence of his marriage, will settle upon his bride an annuity of 50,000 Rubles per annum. LONDON, DECEMBER 10, 1774. THE HUMBLE ADDRESS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS TO THE KING. Wednesday, the SPEAKER, attended by Lord BEAU- CHAMP, and several other Members of the PRIVY COUNCIL, went in their Carriages to St. JAMER’S, to present the following ADDRESS of Thanks to his MAJESTY, for his most Gracious Speech from the Throne. Most GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN, ”WE, your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects of the Commons of Great-Britain in Parliament assembled, re- turn your Majesty our humble thanks for your most gracious speech from the Throne. ”Permit us to assure your Majesty, that we receive with the highest sense of your Majesty’s goodness the early information which you have been pleased to give us of the state of the province of the Massachusett’s Bay. ”We feel the most sincere concern, that a spirit of disobedience and resistance to the law should still unhappily prevail in that pro- vince, and that it has broke forth in fresh violences of a most crimi- nal nature, and we cannot but lament that such proceedings should have been countenanced and encouraged in any other of your Maje- sty’s colonies; and that any of your subjects should have been so far deluded and misled, as to make rash and unwarranted attempts to obstruct the commerce of your Majesty’s kingdoms by unlawful combinations. ”We beg leave to present our most dutiful thanks to your Ma- jesty, for having taken such measures as your Majesty judged most proper and effectual, for carrying into execution the laws which were passed in the last session of the late parliament, for the protec- tion and security of the commerce of your Majesty’s subjects, and for restoring and preserving peace, order, and good government, in the province of Massachusetts’s Bay. ”Your faithful Commons, animated by your Majesty’s gracious assurances, will use every means in their power to assist your Majesty in maintaining entire and inviolate the supreme authority of this let- gislature over all the dominions of your crown; being truly sensible that we should betray the trust reposed in us, and he wanting in every duty which we owe to your Majesty’s conduct in this im- portant business, and which are so essential to the dignity, safety and welfare of the British empire. ”We learn, with great satisfaction, that a treaty of peace is con- cluded between Russia and the Porte, and that by this happy event, the general tranquility is rendered complete: and we entertain a well-grounded hope that your Majesty ‘s constant endeavors to pre- vent the breaking out of fresh disturbances will be attended with success, as your Majesty continues to receive the strongest assurances from other powers, of their being equally disposed to preserve the peace. ”We assure your Majesty, that we will, with the utmost chear- fulness, grant to your Majesty every necessary supply; and that we consider ourselves bound in gratitude, as well as duty, to give every proof of our most affectionate attachment to a prince, who, during the whole course of his reign, has made the happiness of his people the objects of all his views, and the rule of all his actions.” HOUSE of COMMONS, December 8. The Speaker took the chair at three quarters after two o’clock, the first business was swearing in Henry Towness Lutterel Esqr; for Minehead. Col. Munro presented a petition complaining of an un- due election for the boroughs of Tain Dingwal &c, Lord Germaine presented a petition complaining of an un undue election for the bo- roughs of Nairne &c. and Capt. Lutterel presented a petition and complaint of an undue election for the town of Southampton, which petitions being put in to a glass, were drawn out in the dfollowing or- der. Tain, June 27. Nairn June 30. Southampton July 4. Mr. Gray moved for the order of the day for the house to go into a committee to consider of so much of an act passed in the last ses- sion of the late Parliament, as related to utensils made use of in the woolen manufactory,. The Speaker accordingly left the chair and Mr. Bootle being seated as chairman he read the motion, which was ”That so much of the act as made it felony to export the said u- tensils, should be repealed” Mr. Fuller proposed an amendment, which being made and the motion again read, Mr. Van arose and opposed the repealing it; he said we ought to be cautious particular- ly at this time how we allowed any thing to be sent to the colonies which respected our trade. He was very fully answered by Mr. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [torn, illegible] who observed that it was the greatest absurdity imagin- able, to hinder the exportation of any utensils made use of in trade, for if the utensils were not suffered to be exported, and the trade a- broad could not be carried on without them, the next step the manufacturer would go abroad himself, that it we prevented them from exporting wool-cards, they would export wire and make the cards abroad; if we hindered the exportation of wire, they would export iron and make the wire abroad.---Therefore he was sorry to say that the legislature of this country had been for several sessions past, making laws to drive the manufactorers from home. Mr. Van attempted to answer Mr. Sawbridge, but it was in so feeble a manner that he was taken no notice of. The question was then put, “that it is the opinion of this com- mittee that so much of an act passed in the last session as far as it relates to the exportation of utensils made use of in the woollen ma- nufacturer be repealed, which passed in the affirmative.” the house then adjourned to this day. This day comes on in the house of Commons, the state of the army accounts and which are expected to produce some very strong debates. Decemb. 9, Wednesday came on at Guildhall before Lord Mans- field and a special jury of merchants a very important cause, which arose on an issue directed by the court of chancery. The plaintiffs were Hope and Co. of Amsterdam and Hoare and Co. of London merchants. the defendants Cust and others, assig- nees of Fordyce and Co.---The words of the issue were these: ”Whether on the failure of the said Alexander Fordyce, the said Henry Neale, William James, Alexander Fordyce, and Richard Down the Bankrupts, were indebted to the plaintiffs in any and what sum of money.”-----The real questions was, whether the the house of Fordyce were privy to, or bound by a concern of money-circulation transacted between the plaintiffs and Fordyce a- lone. It was admitted or collected from the evidence that in truth and in fact, the house were not privy to this concern. It was admitted that it was a separate concern carried on by For- dyce alone, and for his separate advantage. But it was contended that Fordyce had bound the house to answer for him by a guarantee of the house, tho’ in the hand writing (body and signature) of Fordyce himself.”That such guarantees were usual, that credit was given to them in mercantile circulations; and the plaintiffs were not called upon to enquire whether the houses pledged were privy to them, that in fact the plaintiffs did rely on this guarantee; that no fraud could be imputed to them; and, that in point of law, by virtue of this guarantee they had a right on the failure of Fordyce, to recover the sum due to them from the house. Lord Mansfield explained the force of these guarantees, and laid it down, that they might be and often were effected by covin, i. e. by trick between the partner and the person with whom he dealt, to cheat the house, by drawing them into a guarantee clandestinely< that each covin, would make the guarantee void. Mr. Edmund Burke, in his speech on Monday last, on the a- mendment of the address, though it was not legisticaly argumenta- tive, was very humorously and pointedly so.—Amongst other hu- morous reflections which he made on administration, buying up the the new members, by telling them the address was nothing but a vote of compliment, he compared such a conduct to the designing dissipated humour of one, who under the shew of the most honour- able solicitations, fist squeezes his mistress’s hand, then asks her to take a turn in the Park, next to an excursion in the country, and so on step by step, till he dishonours her, and brings her in the end to that infamy and disgrace—that originally was her misfortune, becomes her shame and disgrace. December 9. Yesterday morning a bill of indictment was pre- sented to the grand jury for the county of Middlesex, at Hick’s Hall, against the Duchess of Kingston for felony, in marrying the late Duke of Kingston, at the time she was actually the wife of the Hon. Augustus Hervey, when the jury found the bill to be a true bill; in consequence of which she must appear, to take her trial at the Old Bayley as a felon, or an outlawry will issue against her. December 13. On a motion that the committee do agree that 16,000seamen should be employed in the sea service for the year 1775, including 2, 400 marines, several questions were asked Mr. Buller concerning the state of our marine forces at home, and the increase of it in North-America since last year; the Gentlemen in opposition seeming to think we were left in a defenceless state at home; but Mr. Buller in his reply endeavoured to prove the very coutrary; and that ever fort, as well as the guard-ships, had their full compliment of men. The committee agreed to the supply, and then the House broke up at five o’clock. The report from the com- mittee to be made tomorrow. December 13. Yesterday the Speaker took the chair at two o’clock. A report was made to the House, that pursuant to their address on Friday last, his Majesty had given directions to the proper officers that the several estimates, list and accounts therein menti- ned should be laid before them. Jacob Henry Swue took the oaths for his naturalization. On Wednesday next the House will resolve itself into a committee to consider of ways and means for raising the supply granted to his Majesty. In a committee of the whole House upon the supply, they came to the following resolutions. That 16,000 men be employed for the sea service for 1775, in- cluding 4282 marines, that 4L. per man per month be allowed for maintaining the said men, including the ordnance for sea service. The House also came to a resolution for allowing the importation of Indian corn, and ordered the report this day. The order of the day was now called for, for the House to resolve itself into a committee of supply to his Majesty; the Speaker accor- dingly left the chair, and Sir Charles Whitworth being seated, Mr. Buller moved “that it is the opinion of this committee that 16000 seamen including 4284 marines be granted for the year 1775. He prefaced his motion by setting forth, that Admiral Harland was dialy expected home from the East Indies, with three sail of the line, and by that means 16000 would be sufficient, which was 4000 less than last year. Mr. T. Townshend desired to know why 10000 was necessary last year and 16000 would do this, and what proportion were neces- sary to be sent to America, and what proportion left us at home. Mr. Buller attempted to solve Mr. Townshend’s questions, but cou’d not; he therefore read an extract of a letter from Admiral Amherst commander at Plymouth, informing them that they had several su- pernumerary seamen, and that their guard-ships were full, that the number of ships at America were three third rates, one fourth rate, six fifth rates, seven schooners and two armed vessels, the number of seamen 2835. Mr. Lattrel arose and said he was much surprised to hear the Honble. Gentleman mention the state of our seamen in such a man- ner, that had he been appraised of business coming on that day, he would have prepared himself to have answered him more fully, yet he was so much a judge of maritime affairs as to know it was im- possible that the ships or seamen the Honble Gentleman had men- tioned to be in America could be there for some months, for ships that were our this season were prevented by winds and weather so that they were obliged to go to the West-Indies or put back, and could not arrive in America till the spring; that he should be glad to be informed whether or not the seamen sent in a fleet to American were taken out of the guard-ships here; which consequently weak- ned our strength at home, and left us almost defenceless; and whe- ther the Admirals account of the full compliment of men did not include those drafted off to other ships, and sent to America; which might be set down as sent, but were absolutely lost as a defence to this Country. </div> <div> <h6>Column 2</h6> Col. Barre said he had been informed, that unless Admiral Har- land arrived in ten days it would be impossible for him to arrive in less than four months, therefore the number of seamen expected from his coming home was very precarious and not to be determi- ned on. Mr. Hartley next desired to know the number of ships that were on the American station before the present disturbances. Mr. Buller answered, one fourth rate, six sixth rates, seven schooners and two armed vessels, and about 1900 men. Col. Barre then desired to know what force we have at home to defend us against an attack of an enemy. Mr. Buller replied after hesitating, 5900 men in the guard ships, and 1168 men in the other ships on the British and lrish coasts. Dec. 13. Yesterday the House of Commons broke up at four o’clock, having come to the resolution on ways and means for conti- nuing the duties on malt, rum, cyder and perry, which is to be reported this day. The bill for allowing the free importation of Indian Corn, was presented and read the first time. Resolved, that this House will, as this day, resolve itself into a committee, to consider of the act to prevent the exportation to Fo- reign parts, of Utensils made use of in the Woolen manufactory; after which they adjourned to this day. Decem.16. The house of Commons broke up yesterday at 4 o’clock, having come to a resolution to order in a bill to amend the act to prevent the exportation to foreign parts, of utensils made use of in the woolen manufacture, which resolution is to be reported as this day. Agreed to the report of the amendments made to the bill for naturalizing Jacob Henry Sawe, and ordered the bill to be engrossed. The bill for allowing the free importation of Indian corn, was read a second time and ordered to be committed for this day, the resolutions of yesterday on the malt was also agreed to, and a bill ordered in. The Premier is expected at the House of Commons this day, in order to answer some patriotic interrogatories relative to the reduc- tion of seamen, from twenty to sixteen thousand at this important crisis. Since the late accident which happened to Lord N—th, several Lords of the opposition have been at court; and have been favoured with the royal smile: some folks imagined that the Minister was fallen in good earnest, Lord Temple, however has not been sent for, though his Lordship’s chairmen are said to be in constant waiting. Wednesday in the House of Lords the Earl of Hillsborough, in a very long and able speech, set forth the situation of the Colonies with the mother country, highly disapproving of the refractory spi- rit of the Americans, and hoping that with temper and unanimity such measures may be adopted, as to bring about a reconciliation. His Lordship then moved, that a humble address might be presented to his Majesty, to return his Majesty the thanks of that House for his most gracious speech from the throne. Lord Buckinghamshire seconded the motion. The Duke of Richmond got up next, and was strongly against the measures which he imagined were meant to be taken: He then moved to amend the address, which occasioned a long debate; and carried against the amendment, contents 13* not contents [illegible folded]. Then it was moved, that the motion should stand as at first proposed, contents, 46, not contents 9* A correspondent gives the following advice, but it is hope he is not serious, to a great minister. Having adopted and carried into execution, a foolish anti-commercial impolitic measure, tending to the utter ruin of our colonies, be sure not to hearken to better ad- vice, or recede one stop; but boldly plunge in at all events, the longest follies are assuredly the best, since you thereby clearly gain time to put off the disagreeable moments of reflection and repen- tance to a remote day, probably in imitation of your immediate predecessor, till after your resignation. Besides, there is in retract- ing an implicit confession of having been in the wrong; very much beneath that sort of greatness, which is above information or amend- ment. We are assured that his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland has not accepted of any part of this half-pay as Admiral, since his appointment to that command. Advices received from the Hague import that on the fourth inst. Sir Joseph Yorke our ambassador at the Hague, had a long confe- rence with the principle members of the states general. The subject> of this conference was not publickly known, though it is generally believed to relate to the stoppage of supplies with which the Dutch are expected to furnish the Colonies. A requisition that may be made by Great-Britain, but which will scarcely be very rigidly ob- served by the Hollanders, whilst they continue in their senses. Col. Amherst is appointed Governor of St. John’s in Newfound- land, in the room of the late Major General Bradstreet. A number of transports are sailed for Ireland, to receive on board the 22d, 49th, 55, and 63d regiments. Major General Howe and Sir William Draper, are going out as Brigadiers on the Staff. The twenty thousand pound prize drawn in the State Lottery, is shared amongst four servants of Messrs. Dod, and Co., in Milk- Street. The whole proceedings of the Continental Congress arrived in London on the 14th of December. A Letter from Paris says of the 22 November, that among other Gifts, his most Christian Majesty has just ordered a Grant of 300,00 acres of waste lands, free of all tacks for 20 years to come, to 120 families in the province of Bourdeaux, and an allowance of five years, till the lands are thoroughly cultivated; the above lands have lien waste near 200 years. They write from Gibraltar, that an armed Spanish Bark, with a few resolute men on board, ran into the harbour of Tetuan, and set fire to two large Galliots and a half Galley, belonging to the Moors, which aere burnt to the waters edge, and upwards of 100 of the crew perished. Extract of a letter form Paris, Nov. 28. ”It is determined that the Count de Guignes shall return to Eng- land with the character of Ambassador, and he is to set out very soon. The Parliament has granted him what the Chatelet refused; so that his affairs are now settled, and as he has constantly acted as Ambassador, since he left London, the King has made him a pre- sent of the amount of his appointment, for ten months, which will enable him to return to London with eclat. ”The Duke de Choiseul is returned to this city, and is very as- siduous to ingratiate himself at Versailles; but he has not yet been invited to any particular parties, though he has been at several hun- ting matches. His Partizans are cautious of paying their court to him with the same assiduity as they did at Chanteloupe, when he was in exile. ”Duke D’Aguillon has not received his recall, nor permission to return; but a limited order to come and give an account of certain Transactions during his administration, which will soon be made public. All complaints against the old ministers are to be referred to the parliament, the King being determined not to interpose his authority in the administration of public justice, which has Majesty entrusts entirely with that Tribunal.” Dec. 8. They write form Gibraltar that the Emperor of Mo- rocco has stopped all provisions being sent to that Garrison for the present, on account of his being engaged in a war with Spain, as it caused a great consumption in victualling a vast number of armed Corsairs, &c. Extract of a letter from Leghorn, Nov. 11, ”About a month ago a skirmish happened in the mountains near Ajaccio, between the French and the Malecontents, wholly in fa- vour of the latter, Colonel Dubourg being detached with a body of four hundred men in pursuit of the rebels (one hundred and fif- ty,) who had done a great deal of mischief, besides carrying off eight hundred and ninety head of cattle, had the misfortune to fall into an ambush, when he was put to the flight, with the loss of se- venty men. The malecontents then retired into one of their strong Holds, where in a few days they were blocked up by the colonel, who had received a considerable reinforcement; they held out seve- ral days with great bravery, till being very much distressed, for pro- </div> <div class=""column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> visions, they agreed to endeavour to force a passage through the French troops in the night, which they effected with the loss of only fourteen of their number, and made their way to a place of safety, which is inaccessible, in the Pieve of Ca Sinoa. The ama- zing intrepidity, courage, and perseverance, these people have al- ways shwen must make every free heart bleed to think that they have no prospect of independence.” SALEM, JANUARY 10. Our Brethren of New-Hampshire, and Rhode-Island have signa- lized themselves in a manner that does them honour: And it is with pleasure we can add, that the colony of Connecticut merit our brightest regards for their present affinity and vigilance in disci- plining their militia, which conflicts of near 30 regiments. Indeed the whole united colonies are extremely active and zealous in the common cause, all nobly exerting themselves for carrying into execution the measures agreed upon, by the continental congress.-- Except a few disappointed factious Tories, some or whom are em- ployed, most infamously employed, in vilifying the most virtuous and amiable characters in America, and particularly in traducing the worthy members of the late august Continental assembly. BOSTON, JANUARY 26. Last Monday a detachment of a hundred men, drafted from the several regiments in this town, and commanded by Major Bal- four embarked on board a vessel bound to Martinfield. This ma- noeuvre has occasioned many conjectures.---N.B. We are informed, a number of persons in that town well affected to government, ap- plied for the troops. DONATIONS received since our last. Massachusetts-Bay. From the Rev. Dr. Whitaker’s Parish at Salem 24l. 16s. 8d. From Col. Nathan Sparhawk, Rutland-district, Worchester count- ry, four Quarters of beef. From Capt. Lemuel Robinson, of Dorchester, one quarter of Beef. From a person unknown, 25 carcasses of mutton. From Wellfleet, 40l. From Eastham, South Church, 3l. 13s. 6d. Rhode-Island, From Bristol, 47l. 17s. 6d. From North-Kingston, 70 sheep. New-York. 180 barrels of flour, 9 barrels of pork, 12 firkins of butter, and 21 barrels of grain, per Capt. Barnard. 214 barrels of flour, 24 casks of bread, 22 Casks of rye meal, 5 hogsheads of Indian meal, 4 ton of iron, 2 barrels of pork, 16 firkins of butter, 1 pipe of York Brandy. NEW-YORK, FEBRUARY 2. Last Thursday a motion was made in the Honourable House of Assembly, to take into consideration the proceedings of the Conti- nental Congress, which occasioned the following previous question to be first put, “whether the question upon the motion should be ”then put, upon which debates arose; and the said previous que- ”stion being accordingly put, it was carried in the negative.” Last Monday the Honourable House of Assembly unanimously agreed to a motion, to state the complaints of the colony, and or- dered a petition to his Majesty, a memorial to the House of Peers, and a representation and resmonstrance to the House of Commons, to be forwarded to England. His Majesty’s Ministers at the foreign Courts, having acquainted the principal Sovereigns of Europe with the confusions in several of his American provinces, assurances were given to the former, that no sort of assistance should on any account be afforded to them; and a vessel loaded with arms, ammunition, &app;c. for New-England, on her departure for Amsterdam, was stopped, and all her cargo landed. One of the Parliaments of France, remonstrated against the King’s order, respecting the shipping of supplies for any of the English co- lonies, but it was peremptorily over-ruled. We have great satisfaction in acquainting our readers, that ac- counts founded upon the best authority, were received by the Lord Hyde Pacquet, intimating, that our most gracious Sovereign had expressed himself greatly pleased, with the LOYALTY and TEMPE_ RATE CONDUCT, in the present conjuncture of his faithful subjects, in the province of New-York. We hear from Brook-haven, Suffolk county, that Major Benjamin Floyd found, on a strict enquiry, one hundred good men in the first company of that township, to support the King and his Go- vernment, but no officer would join him above the rank of serjeant, All the above persons signed a petition to the General Assembly that they will entirely abide by the old constitution, without any regard to the proceedings and determinations of the Continental Congress. This day will embark in the shop Sally, Capt. Bruce for Jamaica, the American Company of Comedians, under the direction of David Douglas, Esq; where they intend exerting their justly applauded talents for the entertainment of the Ladies and Gentlemen of that polite and opulent island, until the unhappy differences that subsist between the mother country and her colonies in America subside. BALTIMORE, (MARYLAND.) Jan. 20. At a meeting of the Committee of observation appointed for Bal- timore county, at the court-house in Baltimore-town, on Tuesday the 17th January, 1775.<.p> Information being made to the committee, by Mr. Benjamin Nicolson, that the Rev. Mr. William Edmiston, had publicly as- serted, “That all persons, who mustered, were guilty of treason; ”and that such of them as had taken the oath of ailegence, and ”took up arms, were guilty of perjury.” And that the said Willi- am Edmiston, had approved publicly of the Quebec bill.” The committee were of opinion, that such declarations have a tendency to defeat the measures, recommended for the preservation of America, and her liberties, and that it is their duty to take no- tice of persons guilty of such offences. Whereupon, resolved unanimously, That this committee will meet at two o’clock, P.M. and that the Rev. Mr. Edminston have notice to attend. A copy of the charge was made out by the clerk, and inclosed to Mr. Edmiston, with notice to attend. TUESDAY, two o’Clock, P.M. The committee met according to adjournment. The Rev. Mr. Edmiston attended, agreeable to the notice given him, and requesting an indulgence of two hours to prepare his ans- wer; the same was unanimously granted. The Rev. Mr. Edmiston appeared, and delivered to the Chair- man his answer in writing, as follows. ”After maturely considering the charges exhibited against me, before the committee, I observe in answer to them, that as mankind frequently differ in sentiment, and as no questions are agitated with greater warmth and intemperate zeal, than those in politics, so ex- pressions are often used, and sentiments hastily adopted, at such times, which in the cool moments of reflection, men would omit or disavow.-----That I spoke the words, mentioned in the charges, is true----that they were spoken in warmth, is equally certain.--With respect to that part of the charge, containing an accusation of per= jury, and reason upon those who had taken the oaths to the govern- ment, I would beg leave to explain myself.----What I meant, had a reference to the political opinions, which prevail, and was found conditionally, that is, they who do not apprehend a departure on the side of government, from fundamental express stipulations, could not, consistently with their oaths, arm or prepare for was; but I did not, and do not mean, to charge any person with perjury or treason, who really thinks his right are or may be so far invaded </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> enter very sanguinely into the scheme of raising troops, but the Priests, we are well assured, disapprove of it. The greater part of the Noblesse reside in this district, and upwards of 50 of them are gone to Quebec, to pay their respects of the Governor, and attend a ball usually given by Government on the Queen’s birth-night. They ex- pect to come back with commissions in their pockets, but our Governor has not yet received his instructions, wheat owing to the great orders last year, is extravagant high, nothing less than 3s, 9d. (equal to 5s. 3d. Pennsylvania currency for our bushel.) We would b e glad to know whe- ther the resolves of the congress will be adhered to, in dropping connection with us unless we come into their measures. In this case, we must order shopping from Eng- land. We have never exported more than 10,000 bushels of flax-seed in a year; the small quantity exported is owing to the low price, being often at 2s. and 2s. 6d. This year it has been as high as 5s. 6d. and if before spring the people are assured of a good price, there will be 100,000 bushels raised in the province, or even more. The ship Beulah, Capt. McBussell, arrived at the Wa- tering Place, at New-York, last Thursday se’nnight, in 9 weeks from London, but has brought no late news. Capt McBussell spoke the following vessels on his passage, viz. the 17th of Jan. in lat. 27: 27. long. 52. The sloop John and Mary, Capt. Hughes, from Bristol for Casco- Bay, thirty days out; 28th, in lat. 28: 35, long. 64: 40, the ship Happy Jennet, Capt. Pettigrew. from Scot- land for South-Carolina, out 33 days; Feb. 4, in lat. 28: 18, long 71: 30, the Brig Dolphin, Capt. Hunt, from this port for Jamaica, out five days: 5th, in lat. 29, long. 61, the Schooner Bird, from Virginia for Ja- maica, who the day before lost every thing off her decks in a gale of wind; and on the 7th, in lat. 30:30, long. 72: 30, he spoke the brig Kitty, Capt. Robinson, from this place for Jamaica. Extract of a letter from New-York, Feb. 23. ”Since my last the ship Beulah, Capt. McBussell, has arrived from London full of Goods, the people here are determined the association shall not be violated, the own- ners and shippers think of sending her to Halifax; she will sail in a few days.” NORFOLK, March 8, 1775. A Young LADY’s Soliloquy, debating with herself which of her Lovers, (whose Names were, GOOD and RIGHT) She ought to fa- vour. A blest Dilemm’ awaits my Virgin choice, Since bad nor wrong, can’t hurt my nuptial Joys, Sure, RIGHT’S a thing, wise Folks will always choose. And GOOD when offered, none but fools refuse. RIGHT, is full fit, but GOOD is surely better, If RIGHT, takes place, then GOOD will end the matter. Be’t GOOD or RIGHT, ye Gods, come grant me either, Love, leads the Way, and I must fall his Martyr, Haste, then dear Youths, each can clear this Suspence. If GOOD ‘tis RIGHT, If right, then GOOD’s my chance. A Letter from the COMMITTEE of Donations of NORFOLK and PORTSMOUTH to the COMMITTEE in BOSTON. VIRGINIA, Norfolk, December 6, 1774. GENTLEMEN, WE the Committee appointed by the Inhabitants of the County and Borough of NORFOLK and Town of PORTSMOUTH, for transmitting their Donations for the Relief of the indigent Poor in your Town, inclose you the Bill of Loading accordingly, the Freight being paid here. It is with Pleasure we can inform you of the cheerful Accession of all the trading Interest of this Co- lony, to the Association of the Continental Congress, and they have all subscribed it as a Proof of their Approba- tion.-----We wish you Perseverance, Moderation, Firmness and Success in this Grand Contest, which we view as our Own, in every Respect.---Contributions for your Relief are raising throughout this Dominion, and will, we hope, be looked upon as a small Proof how much the good People of this Colony are Attached to the Cause of BOSTON and AMERICAN LIBERTY. WE are with the greatest Respect, Gentlemen, Your affectionate Brethren, EDWARD ARCHER, JOHN BOUSH, THOMAS MATTHEWS, JOHN GOODRICH, Junior. ALEX. MOSELY, A Letter from the COMMITTEE of Donations in BOS- TON, to the COMMITTEE for the County and Bo- rough of NORFOLK and TOWN of PORTSMOUTH. BOSTON, Feb. 1, 1775, GENTLEMEN, THE Committee appointed to receive and distribute the Donations made for the Relief and Employ- ment of the Sufferers by the Port Bill, have received your Letter of the 6th December last, including a Bill of Lading for seven Hundred and fifteen Bushels Corn, thirty three Barrels Pork, fifty eight Barrels Bread, and ten Barrels Flour. We are sorry to inform you that the Vessel was cast away; but being timely advised of the Disaster, by Mr. WILLIAM JOHNSON RYSAM, we have, though not without considerable Expences, the good For- tune of saving the most Part of the Cargo! –The Coun- ty and Borough of NORFOLK And Town of PORTSMOUTH, who made this charitable Donation for the Sufferers a - bovementioned, have the due Acknowledgements of this Committee and their hearty Thanks with Assurance, that it shall be applied agreeable to the benevolent Design.--- The cheerful Accession proposed by the late Continental Con- gress, is an Insurance of that Zeal for and Attachment to the Cause of AMERICAN LIBERTY, in which that Colony has ever distinguished herself. This Town is suffering the severest Strokes of Ministe- rial Vengeance for their Adherence to the same virtuous Cause, and while the Sister-Colonies are testifying their Approbation of its Conduct, and so liberally Contributing for its Support. We trust the Inhabitant will Continue, to bear a Superiority over their insulting Enemies! I am in the Name of the Committee, GENTLEMEN, Your affectionate Friend, and Humble Servant, SAM ADAMS, Chairman. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> To the FREEMEN of VIRGINIA. COMMITTEE CHAMBER, March 6th, 1775. TRUSTING in your sure resentment against the eme- mies of your country, we the COMMITTEE elected by ballot for the BOROUGH of NORFOLK, hold up for your just indignation, Mr. JOHN BROWN merchant of this place.---We are fully sensible of the great caution with which public censure should be inflicted, and at all times are heartily disposed to accomplish the great design of the ASSOCIATION by the gentle methods of reason and persuasion. But an unhappy proneness to equivocation, which has so much distinguished Mr. BROWN, and for which he has in more than one instance been censured by by the voice of the people, added to the present manifest discovery of his secret and direct attempts to defeat the measures of the CONGRESS in the case now before us, and some very unjustifiable steps taken to conceal his dis- ingenuous conduct, have precluded us from the milder methods we would wish to adopt, and compelled us to give the public the following relation. On Thursday the 2d of March, this Committee were informed of the arrival of the Brig FANNY, CAPTAIN WATSON, with a number of Slaves for Mr. Brown and upon enqiry it appeared they were shipped from Jamaica as his property and on his account, that he had taken great pains to conceal their arrival from the knowledge of the Committee,---and that the shipper of the slaves Mr BROWN’S Correspondent, and the Captain of the Vessel were fully apprised of the CONTINENTAL PROHIBI- TION against the article. These circumstances induce a suspicion that Mr. BROWN had given orders for the slaves himself, which he positively denied, asserting that he had expressly forbidden his correspondents to send any, as being contrary to the ASSOCIATION; for the truth of which he appealed to his own letter-Book, the Secretary being desired at the request of Mr. Brown to attend him to inspect the orders satd to have been given, reported that he had some slight and hasty glances at letter written between the middle of December, and beginning of Ja- nuary, and was sorry to say he had seen one directed to Mr. Henderson, another to Mr. Livingston, both of the date of December, and a third to Messrs. Campbell’s of the first of January, all containing positive and particular orders for remittance to be made him in slaves, at the same time hinting the necessity of SECRECY, as it is an article, (he writes,) he could not AVOWEDLY deal in. The Se- cretary also reported that he had seen a postscript, written a few days after the determination of this Committee di- recting the return of a Slave imported from Antigua, in which postscript, Mr. BROWN writes his correspondent to send him in no more than TWO negro lads, as it would be DANGEROUS to sell them here. But his orders to his other correspondents appear to have been so positive, that they were complied with notwithstand his friend writes him that good slaves would sell to more advantage in Ja- maica than in Virginia.---From the whole of this transact- ion, therefore, we the COMMITTEE for NORFOLK BOROUGH, do give it as our UNANIMOUS opinion that the said JOHN BROWN has WILFULLY and PERVERSELY VIOLATED THE CONTINENTAL ASSOCIATION, to which he had with his own hand subscribed obedience, and that agreable to the eleventh article we are bound “forthwith ”to publish the truth of the case, to the end that all foes ”to the rights of British America may be publicly known, ”and universally contemned as the enemies of American ”liberty; and that every person may henceforth break off ”all dealings with him.” (Signed) MATTHEW PHRIPP, Chairman. JAMES TAYLOR JOHN BOUSH JOHN HUTCHINGS JAMES HOLT JOHN LAWRENCE NEIL JAMIESON JOSEPH HUTCHINGS ROBERT TAYLOR THO’s NEWTON Jun. THOMAS CLAIBORNE, THOMAS RITSON SAMUEL INGLIS Extract from the minutes WILLIAM DAVIES Sec. Feb. 7, 1775. Capt. Elliot spoke the Ship Pryan from Virginia bound to Jamaica, being out ten Days, in the Long. 69 W. and Lat. 26 30 N. being all well on board. ADVERTISEMENTS. I INTEND for the WEST INDIES, soon THOMAS WISHART. Princess-Anne. Feb. 17, 1775. RUN AWAY, FROM the Subscriber, on Wednesday the 15th Inst. a Negro Fellow named Ceasar; about Five Feet Eight or Nine In- ches high; had on when he went away a Virginia Kersey Jacket and Breet- ches, stript with Yellow, and a Virginia Tow shirt.---It is imagined he is lurking about Norfolk, as he was seen there the Evening he went away.---I forwarn all persons from employing the said Negro, and I will give TWENTY SHILLINGS to any Person that will bring him to me. JOHN HANCOCK. Princess-Anne, Feb. 21, 1775. (3) 38 AS I have the misfortune of being lame, I am thereby prevented going from home, upon my usual business in such a manner as I could wish. I therefore take this method to inform the Public, that if any Person or Per- sons will furnish me with a quantity of Wheat, in the course of one Year, and will take Bread and Flour, as it is manufactur’d, I will engage that it shall be good, and will supply them with it on very easy Terms, in Propor- tion to the Price of the Wheat, I also will take in baking; for terms apply to GOODRICH BOUSH. Norfolk, Feb. 22, 1775. (3) 38 </div> <div class=""column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> RUN AWAY FROM the Subscriber, the 11th of last month, a Ne- gro fellow named DANIEL; he is thick and well set, about five feet 5 or 6 inches high, has a scar under one of his eyes; a gloomy countenance and seldom looks one in the face: He is used to the Bay trade, is much addicted to gaming; it is suspected he will endeavor to pass for a free man.-----Had on when he went off, a Fearnought Jacket, a pair of old blue cloth Breetches and an oznabrig shirt: But as he is an old offender, it is pro- bable he will change his Clothes. Whoever takes up said Negro and delivers him to me or secures him so that I may get him again, if within the Colony, shall receive a Reward of Three POUND, & if taken out of it Five POUND from JOHN HAYNIE. NORTHUMBERLAND County March 4th, 1775. N.B. All Matters of vessels and Others, are forbid employing, harbouring, or carrying of said Negro at their Peril. (3) 40 The Imported HORSE, Young CARVER, Four years Old this summer, stands at the Subscribers at the Great-Bridge; Covers Mares, at 30 Shillings the Leap, or three Pounds the Season.---Good Pastur- age, (but none warranted to return if Stolen Sraed.) CARVER, was got by old CARAER, a Horse the property of his Majesty, by the famous York-Shire Lake Mare, Lady-Legs. For further Particulars, --See the Horse. CHARLES MAYLE. March 8th, 1775. (tf) 40 FOR SALE, a Tract of well timbered Land, contain- ing about four Hundred and fifty Acres, in the County of Currituck, North Carolina; Distant twenty four Miles from Norfolk, ad- joining to the Lands of Messrs. Francis Wil- liamson, and Tatem Wilson.---Credit will be given, and the Times of Payment made easy.---For further Particulars, apply at Belville, to Thomas Macknight, Esq; or at Norfolk, to JAMES PARKER. N.B. The Subscriber wants a NEGRO Mulatto Boy, used to taking Care of Hor- ses, for which he will give Ready MONEY. Norfolk, March 9, 1774. (3) 40. FOR CHARTER, The Brig ASSISTANCE, STEVEN FARISH, COMMANDER, Now lying at NORFOLK. BURTHEN about 300 Hogsheads, or 7500 Bushels---FOR TERMS, apply to Mr. THOMAS SHORE, or the Subscriber. BOLLING STARK. PETERSBURG, Feb. 4, 1775. (4) 36 RUN AWAY FROM the Subscriber, on Monday the twentieth of February last: ISAAC GIL- DING, an English servant Man, a House carpen- ter by trade; he is a short well made man, about five feet five, or six inches high, brown Hair, which he generally wears tyed, tho’ short. Had on when he went away, a new Bearskin coat and waistcoat, a pair of worsted Shag breetches with metal buttons. He was seen at Hamp- ton on Saturday the twenty fifth of last month, with some Tools which he carried with him. Whoever takes up the said Servant, and conveys him to me, or secures him so that I may get him again, shall have a Reward of Three POUND paid by JAMES SOUTHALL. WILLIAMSBURG March 1st, 1775. (2) 39 BARTHOLOMEW LEPETIT, dancing Ma- ster, begs Leave to Address himself to such Gentle- men and Ladies, that may be willing to encourage him in that Branch of Education; by informing them, that he has opened a SCHOOL at Mr. NICHOLAS GAU- TIERS in Church Street, and intends (should he meet with Encouragement sufficient to enable him to reside here) to continue Teaching every Saturday: Those that are inclinable to commit any young Gentlemen or Ladies to his Care, may depend on having the strictest Attention paid in every Respect, for to Qualify them in that gen- teel Accomplishment, and the Favour will be gratefully acknowledged: He proposes also opening a School at Portsmouth, on Thursday the 16th March, where he has a very convenient Room for that Purpose, at Mrs. BELL’S. Having taught the FRENCH for sometime in this Country as well as in LONDON; where he studied under an able French-Master, with some little Share of Ap- plause, he doubts not but it will be sufficient to recom- mend him to such as would chuse to learn that agreeable LANGUAGE; and at the same Time desirous to be in- formed of its peculiar Niceties; whom he will take Plea- sure in waiting upon, either at Home or Abroad.---His Terms are for DANCING, 20 s. per Quarter; and two Dollars entrance.----For FRENCH, 30 s. per Quar- ter; and a Pistole entrance. Attendance three Times a Week. Norfolk, March 9, 1775. (2) 40 </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. To CELIA. MAY Celia’s charms, my glowing pen inspire, With Spartan vigor, and Athenian fire. Let life like hers, in all its lustre shine; While Syren graces play in every line. Her powerful wit, and sentiments refin’d, With modesty and manly wisdom join’d, In all their charms appear, I must confess! Like LOCKE, or NEWTON, in a female dress. Each lovely glance, shot from her sparkling eyes, Warms like Aurora’s from the eastern skies: Whose quickening beams the little atoms move, And nature all around’s inspir’d with love. As gently gales rise from an evening breeze, And spread their whispers thro’ the murm’ring trees, So may the little winged, strolling guest Convey my sighs to Celia’s lovely breast, Tell her the pain, my tortured soul has felt, And into love, the dear Platonick melt. When Sol’s bright rays to bless the earth disdain, And Thetis sports amidst the watry main, Sleep’s downy wings hover o’er nature’s eyes, And I’m the only wretch from whom it flies! But what, alas! can I from Celia hope, Who views my follies in a misereroscope? In restless pangs I linger out the day, And fighting weep the gloomy night away; A trembling shudder thrills around my heart, Whene’er we meet; ---to think that we must part. May no unfriendly moments e’er controul The dear auspicious charmer of my soul: Each hour be peaceful, happy, and serene, A calm of life, untouch’d by guilt or pain. [Illegible]A large section of paper is torn; possibly an entire stanza of the poem. WANTED. A Quantity of Linen Rags. The best Prices will be given, by Applying at the Printing Office. As these are intended for an American Manufacture of Paper, it is to be hoped every Friend to this Country, will preserve their Rags, for so Valuable a Purpose. NORFOLK, November 3, 1774. KEYSER;S famous PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, to be sold at the Printing-Office, (printed directions for using them, may be had gratis) -----Also the late American Editions of JULIET GRENVILLE; QUINVY’s OBSERVATIONS on the Boston Port-Bill; and a Variety of the newest and most approved Books, Pamphlets and Plays. N.B. Subscriptions are taken in there for a new Book, in 2 vols.; entitled, A Voyage round the World, preformed by Capt. Cook, and Joseph Banks, Esq: F.R.S.; first published by the direction of the Lords of the Admiralty; wrote by John Hawkesworth, L.L.D. Ornamented with Cuts. Norfolk, October 7, 1774. FOR SALE. A BRIGANTINE, about 170 Tons Burthen, Exclusive of Rigging; properly calculated for the North-Carolina Trade.---For Terms apply, to Cap. WILLES COWPER, in Suffolk, or to the Subscriber. BEN BAKER. Nansemond, Dec. 20, 1774. THIS is to inform the Public, that my WIFE and I having parted from each other; by consent of both Parties.-----I will not for the future, Pay any Debts, she may contract. CHARLES JOHNSTON. Portsmouth, Jan. 17, 1775. WHEREAS by unjust Informations, and Insinuations, I was induced to believe, that Mr. THOMAS YOUNGHUS- BAND’S Negroes had destroyed my Cows, which were Two in Number; since which Time, One has returned Home alive, and the other has been seen about three and four Months af- ter the above Report, with other Cattle in the PRECOESON or the GREAT SWAMP, as Witness my Hand this 7th of December, 1774. In the County of CURRITUCK, NORTH-CAROLINA. THOMAS PARKER. BUTLER COWELL THOMAS SHERGOLD,}Witnesses. January 10, 1775. 33 TO be Hired by the Day, &c. Ciel’d FLATS, that will carry from three to five hundred Bushels.--- Lighters from sixteen to thirty Feet long. Also, Hor- ses and Chairs, by SCARBOROUGH TANKARD. Norfolk, Jan. 19, 1775. 33 </div> NORFOLK: Printed by the PROPRIETORS at their Office, where Advertisements, Essays ,and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted. –Advertisements, of a moderate Length, for 3s. the first time, and 2s. each time after.—Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per Annum. <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> BY Virtue of a Power of Attorney from the Heirs of Doctor JOHN DALGLIESH deceased, will be sold a valuable Plan- tation: Containing Two Hundred and Ten Acres, pleasantly situ- ated on Elisabeth River, about two Miles below Norfolk: For Terms, apply to the Subscriber.---Who has also a Power to dis- pose of a very valuable Water Lot in Portsmouth, belonging to Mr. WILLIA< HALL of Bermuda; and will receive Country-Pro- duce in Payment, for one half the Purchase Money. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. 31 THE Subscriber intends opening SCHOOL in this Place, on Monday, the 23d instant: Will take in Grammar Scholars at 25s. the Quarter, Cyphering, Writing, and Reading at 12s. 6d. Those Gentlemen and Ladies who shall Favour him with their Children may depend on his utmost Endeavours to give them Sa- tisfaction. JAMES DUDLEY. Portsmouth, January 17, 1775. (3) 34 To be sold peremptorily, to the highest Bidder, at NORFOLK County, Court-House, on Thursday the 16th Instant being Court Day, by Virtue of a Deed in Trust, from SAMUEL BRESIE, to the Subscribers. A VALUABLE Tract of Land, lying in the County and Parish of St. Bride, conveniently situated, Containing Five Hundred and Thirty-seven Acres, by an old Survey; on which is a very good Brick dwelling House, forty eight Feet by twenty, Kitchen, Barn, and Smoke-House all in good Repair; a fine young Orchard of about five hundred Trees, chiefly of the Hew’s Crab, and cleared Land for working six or eight Hands,, The soil of this land is exceeding good, and all of it lies convenient for Im- provement. Also one Tract of Land, lying in the aforesaid County and Parish; Containing two hundred Acres, (about forty of which are cleared) with a small House thereon. The above Tracts ly within eight Miles of the Great-Bridge, and will be shewn on Ap- plication by the Subscribers, or William Hall who now rents one Plantation, and by Nathaniel Butt who lives adjourning to the other.----300l. to be paid in April, and the Remainder in October. JOHN WILSON. HENRY BRESSIE. Norfolk, February 2, 1775. 35 THOSE indebted to the Store formerly kept by Mr. WILLIAM AYLES at the Great-Bridge, under the Firm of WILLIAM AYLES. &amp. Co. are re- quested to make Payment, to Mr. BENNET ARMSTRONG, who will grant Receipts, we hereby engage to make good Discounts against the Books.---As Mr. AYLES’S behaviour obliges us to take this Method; and the Debts have been long due, we hope immediate Payment will be made Mr. ARMSTRONG to oblige. ROBERT SHEDDEN & Co. ALEXANDER LOVE. PORTSMOUTH, November 28, 1774. (3) 35 FOR SALE. The NANCY, GEORGE WISE Master, five years old, burthen about seven thousand bushels. And for Charter, a new Brigantine about 10 or 11,000 bushels burthen, for terms apply to SAMUEL KERR & Co. PORTSMOUTH 2d February, 1775. DECEMBER 7th, 1774. I delivered to DANIEL COTTERAL, Skipper of a small Schooner; sundry GOODS for Mr. JOHN MILLS, viz. Three Hogsheads Rum, a Barrel Broun Sugar, one Tierce Spirits; for Mr. RICHARD GRAHAM at DUM- FRIES.---After the said Cotteral had taken on board the Goods above mentioned, he tool in a Cask of Sad- lery, two baskets Cheese, one Cask Loaf Sugar, and some other Goods, from Mr. JAMES MILLS, at Ur- banna; which were also to have been delivered to Mr. JOHN MILLS at Colchester; Mr. JOHN MILLS inform- ed me by letter dated the 16th instant, that the said Vessel or Goods have not yet appeared there. I therefore apprehend that the said Vessel is carried off by one Isaac Boston, who was a Sailor belonging to said Schooner: and went off while the Skipper COTTERAL was on shore. Mr. JOHN MILLS desires me to make this pub- lication, and to offer a reward of Twenty POUNDS, for apprehending and securing said Vessel and Cargoe; of Five POUNDS, for the Man who carried her off.---- Boston is about 43 years of age, full six feet high, wears a cut wig. His hair of a sandy colour, he had a son in the Vessel with him, about 15 or 16 years of age. He has two Brothers and a Sister, living on Pocomoake ri- ver Maryland, and it is supposed he has gone that way: he resided there lately. The Vessel has been of late sheathed and ceiled, her quarter deck is covered over with old canvas; she had no spring stay or shrouds, her frame is mulberry; the reward will be paid by applying either to Mr. JAMES KILLS at Urbanna, JOHN MILLS at Colchester,; SAMUEL JONES at Cedar Point or JOHN CORRIE TAPPAHANNOCK 20th January, 1775. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> TEN POUNDS Reward. PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Mulatto Boy named SAM; about 16 or 17 Years old, of a very light Complexion, and will endeavour to pass for a free Boy, has gray Eyes, brown Hair, a smoothful artful Tongue, is a great Villain, but a very good Bar- ber. In the Month of June last he was put in York Jail, on Su- suspicion of having stolen some Money in Williamsburg. He made his Escape from thence and got to Norfolk, where he was put in Jail and sent to me by Water. The next day (September 20th) he made his Escape from my Overseer, and has not since been heard of. He was born in Frederick Town, Maryland, has lived in Fre- dericksburg, Norfolk, and York Town, and is well acquainted with most Parts of Virginia. He was very meanly clad, having been so long in Jail, but it is probable will procure Clothes. I will give 5l. Reward to have him committed to any of his Majesty’s Jails, if taken in the Colony of Virginia, and if out of the Colony 10l. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are hereby forewarned from carrying him out of the Country, or employing him. JOHN BLAND. N. B. It is suspected he is lurking or conceals himself in or about Norfolk, if brought there and secured, the Reward will be paid by Mr. ROBRT GILMOUR. To THE PUBLIC. NOTICE is hereby given, that the late Manager of this Office, WILLIAM DUNCAN, having dis- continued acting in that Character: and all Persons make immediate Payment to Mr. GEORGE HOLLADAY; and those who have any DEMANDS against the said Office, will render their Accounts that they may be adjusted. LOST about 2 Months ago, a small ciel’d Flat, marked on the inside of the Stern, (thus L. G.) any Person that takes her, and brings her to the Subscribers, shall have Ten Shillings Reward. LOGAN, GIKMOUR, & Co. February 2, 1775. FOR BARBADOS. THE Brig Venus, FRANCIS PEART Master: Hath very good Accommodations for Passengers, and will be ready to sail in about three Weeks.---- For Freight or Passage, apply to said Master, or JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co. Norfolk, February 1, 1775. (3) 35. RUN AWAY From the Brig INNERMAY lying at Brandon; on James river the 27th of December last, an Ap- prentice lad named William Johnston about 17 or 18 years of age five feet six inches high, swarthy com- plexioned and a little pitted with the small pox, knock- knee’d, he was born in or near Williamsburg, where it is supposed he is now harboured, he carried with him a new sailors Jacket, blue duffle breeches lined with white plaid and white metal buttons, a green cloth Ja- quet pretty much wore, a blue and white broad strip’d cloth coloured thread under Jacket, country made shoes and stockings, one or two pair of sailors trowsers, and his bed clothes. Whoever secures him so that I get him again, shall have Fifteen Shillings reward. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are fore- warned from carrying him out of the Country or me- ploying him. JAMES BELCHES. CABIN-POINT, January 3d, 1775. 35 WANTED TO CHARTER A Vessel, that will carry about forty Thousand of Lumber, to load here for Santa Croix, and two Vessels, of about two Thousand, five Hundred Barrels each, to load Rice at Charles Town, Soujth Carolina, for Cowes and a Market. INGLIS & LONG. Norfolk, February 1, 1775. (tf) 35 STOLLEN or Pillaged out of a Package of GOODS be- longing to the Subscriber, and lately imported in the Rich- mond, Capt. PATTERSON from GLASGOW, which Package with other Goods was delivered at BURWELL”S Ferry from on board the Ship to the Packet, Capt. GUTHRIE, and by him brought to Norfolk, where by Order of the County Committee it was stored, and even at my Desire lodged in the Warehouse of my Friend, from the 27th Decer. to the 23d January, when it was sold and brought in by me, a few Days afterwards, when opened, the fol- lowing Articles were found missing, viz. 4 Pieces, 3-4ths Irish Linen, cost 1.s. Sterling per Yard. 1 do. 7-8ths do. 1s. 4 d. 2 do. do. do. 1s. 8d. 2 do. Yard Wide do. 2s. 4d. 5 do. 7-8ths Check Linen 1s. 1d. 1 do. 3-4ths Red Tyke, 23 yds. 1s. 1 doz. pair plain white Thread Stockings, 33s. doz. 6 p. do. Ribbed 48s. doz. 2 do. Mens Thread, No. 10 As it is probable these Goods may be offered for Sale in or near Norfolk, I hereby offer a Reward of TEN POUNDS, to any Person who shall make such a Discovery of the Theft, as shall be sufficient to convict the Thief, provided so much value of the Goods is recovered. THOS. McCULLOUCH. Gosport, January 31, 1775. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. DO THOU Great LIBERTY ! inspire our Souls.—And make our Lives, in THY Possession happy, —Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Defence! From THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22, to THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29——1774. (No. 17.) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Tho’ the following Piece made its Appearance some time ago in the North-Carolina Gazette, yet as few of our learned Readers in these Parts may have seen it, we hope it will not prove disagreeable to them at present; especially as the Author is now a Resident amongst us. An Introduction to an intended ESSAY on the intel- lectual Faculties and human Passions, after the manner of MILTON, humbly inscribed to, Madam MARGRET TRYON. MAN’s boasted intellects be now my theme, Th’ impressive thought! how’t a- nimates my pen! Glowing regardless of the fabled nine! Parnassian dreams! or the Casta- lian fount! Vain fictions all! as such by me disclaim’d! The fertile subject fills my pond’ring mind, Soaring aloft on meditations wing, Eager the mazy grateful talk t’explore. And thou Fidelia glory of they sex, Whose mental pow’rs conspicuous shine above The giddy multitudes, as Sol’s bright beams Effulge superior to the glimmering stars. Fidelia wife, in contemplative mood, And sympathetic thinking, deign an ear, The busy mind its agile course pursues Thro’ devious ways and trackless labyrinths, Exists in thought, for thought and it are one Must always think, as it can’t cease to be. For when the plastic hand of pow’r divine, Gave it existence, thought with it conjoin’d, Adjunct inseparable from the soul. Cartesius well this proportion urg’d, I think, * therefore I am. Conclusion good. Thought must have objects, or thought not exists. But intuitive thought attends the mind; As heat from fire, thought from the soul emanes Congenial, co-incentric fixt therein. Ideas hence innate, a truth I deem, Tho’ metaphysic Locke that point disclaims. Ideas not innate! ye learned sons, Ye sons of science then to me explain, The properties, the essence of the mind: Explain’d by your definition I prove Spontaneous thought emaning from the soul, Incessant cogitation: inference Obvious I hold, innate ideas are, Tho’ variant, infinitely modifiy’d. When the almighty mandate angels form’d With coexistent thought each angel blest, Self-conscious of its own existence; each Commenc’d to think when it commenc’d to be. Unclogg’d by matter, its full scope enjoy’d, Not so the soul in its dull fetters bound. When sleep profound our wearied bodies press, And dreamless hours unnotic’d pass away: The soul still thinks, whose images refin’d Too subtile the sensorium to affect, No traces leave behind, as embryos lost: But ardent dreams their images impress, Stamp often on the mind their permanence. Immortal, immaterial, angel-like, The soul defin’d, a spirit rational: Contracted more its gifts? Doubtful the point. Duration equal, on a level there But tho’ ideas numerous are innate, Fair truth demands this acquiescence due, Infinite those acquired by ourselves. External objects, exercise of thought, With various aids assist the tutor’d mind. The inexhaustible luxuriant soil, New seeds produce, by proper culture rais’d. The mind or more or less exerts at will Her thinking pow’rs, encreases or abates Intense reflection, and proportion’d feels Or joy, or grief, of each an equal share, As objects to the bias’d judgment form’d Disast’rous or delectable appear. Sad state of human nature ! Still expos’d To varied woes, just as our fancies rule For only as we ‘magine are they so, Since nought but vice essentially is ill. Yet fancy’d good or ill like real moves The pliant passions, whilst th’ illusion lasts, Thus slaves inebriated, hung their chains Gaily jocund, as merry as their lord; And thus the miser pines amidst his store, Fearful of want, he th’ ills of want sustains. From wise reflections some contented live, While thoughtless millions equal bliss enjoy, Screen’d by their fixt stupidity from care. * Cogito, ergo Sum. Vid. Des’ Cartes lib. de Anima. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Vain then the man who parts superior boasts, Since dulness claims advantages as great. If souls from matter freed, are equal all In gifts and essence as some sages hold, An ideot here, as Solomon shall be, And as a Newton, Locke, or Milton I, Thrice glorious doom ! How its lifes cares consoles, And sooths the anxious tumults of my mind! Hygeia salutary goddess fair, To me they kind abidance condescend, While themes benevolent my pen employ. And thou my soul each loose excess avoid, Nor deviate from wise temperance golden rules; Distant fly baneful sin, from thee estrang’d And lapses past by due contrition be From heav’ns all knowing register expung’d. Thou spirit thus immaculate refin’d Fitted sublime conceptions to receive, And nightly visitations from the muse, As Milton fam’d in verse harmonious sings Was once his happy doom, like doom be thine. Astraea once (so poets sing) on earth, Each God-like blessing dealt to mortals here, But they ingrate spurn’d at her proffer’d gifts, Aggriev’d she shed, and join’d aethereal choirs Pandora then her vengeful box disclos’d Replete with numerous evils to our race But her vindictive casket ne’er contain’d Accurse more grievous than intemperance. Less fatal Neptune’s boist’rous rage hath prov’d; Of pestilence its wide expanded wings, Of fierce Bellona on th’ ensanguin’d plain, Than fell intemp’rance to the sons of men. Intemp’prance and its kind reverse explor’d, Anxious to edify the docile mind. Plethoric habits, apoplexies owe To ease luxurious and excess their rise, The soul imprison’d in th’ insane abode, Sadly partakes its vehicles defects. Yet when the purple flood redundant glides With fierce impetus laves th’ arterial tubes, Thence thro’ the venal swift pervades its way, Whose sides distended by th’ ingressive stream, Labouring admission, throb beneath the charge. The pulse beats quick and high, the’ oppression feels Complainant of the ill, denotes the cure This brief digression O Fidelia view With glance indulgent, thou averse to blame Th’ effusions of the philanthropic muse, Who to they piercing and capacious mind Would ope th’ intricacies of studious thought, Abstract idea, metaphysic truths, Th’ extensive pleasing subject thus resumes, Oh moral rectitude, fitness of things, The Deists plausive yet illusive plea, Oppos’d to revelation, faith divine. The reasoning faculty, its various modes, The universal passion, love of fame. Religion what ; its influence on the mind. Conscience its offspring, blest restraint on ill. The Stoicks boasted apathy review’d, The Epicurean system, virtues foe, That virtue vague, religion not its base. For, courage, meekness, fortitude and pride, [illegible, fold]’rice, soft pity, fair beneficence; Madness, stupidity, retentions loss, Grief, anger, joy, despair and flatt’ring hope, Their sources and effects; my future themes. [illegilbe, fold] three malignant passions be unsung, Malice, revenge, and envy, hell-born tribe! Satan’s worst crimes ! From Cocytus black stream, [illegible, fold]rce Phlegeton and burning Tartarus, Their diabolic origin deriv’d. How best th’ unruly passions to subdue, And calm to balmy peace the tortur’d mind; Momentous, wise benignly pious plan. And thou great Ruler of the spheres above. Whose providential sway o’er all extends, JEHOVAH LORD of hosts, inspire my song, That those important themes, with verse sublime, And correspondent truths, may please thine ear. That as a mirrour, men therein may see Their own importance, dignity and worth, [Illegible, fold] frustrate their benign Creator’s ends, Who brought them into life to serve him here, And bliss eternal to themselves ensure, [illegible, fold] bounteous promise to obedience given. [illegible, fold] wishes thus fulfill’d, shouldst thou decree, [illegible, fold] dissolution to my feeble frame, [illegible, fold]ostrate the doom I’d unreluctant bear,, [illegible, fold]nfol’d with prospects of superior joys, [illegible, fold] if in fiercer pangs my days must close, [illegible, fold] suffocated by Vesuvian streams, [illegible, fold] similar to Pliny’s me ordain’d, [illegible, fold] Empedocles like, let me be hurl’d [illegible, fold]one into burning AEtnas hideous jaws, [illegible. fold]eas’d with my ‘laborate work, resign’d I’d fall, [illegible, fold] calcin’d into cinders, there remain, [illegible, fold] heav’ns last trump awak’d the dead to life. [illegible, fold] strait my unrepining soul ascend [illegible, fold] heav’ns empyreal realm its hop’d for seat, [illegible, fold]ere station’d by immutable decree, [illegible, fold]om this frail substance freed, poetic still, [illegible, fold]th wond’rous gifts peculiarly adorn’d; </div> <div class="“column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Proportion’d to its ardent wishes blest, Implor’d permission from thy throne obtain’d, To emulate the seraphs lays divine, Joyous the glorious contest I’d pursue, Acknowledg’d laureat of th’ angelic bands. Then judgment crave, who best deserv’d the prize. A mortal once, or natives of the skies. Hail Michael thou Arch-angel, Prince of Hosts, Who at the head of thy victorious troops In heav’n displayed’st such wondrous feats of valour And drove the fierce rebellious legions thence! Look down from thy exalted seat I pray On me thy namesake with propitious aspect, All thy communicable gifts impart Of genius to my soaring soul, that I Th’ instructive work, long favourite of my soul, With philosophic truths, just thoughts arrang’d, Cadence harmonious, grateful to wise ears, (For none but wisdom’s sons such strains should view) With heav’nly truths embellisht may rehearse. Avaunt ye sons of dulness, nor profane, With your unhallow’d touch my future lays. Nor wilt thou glorious angel me refuse But with compliance kind my suit attend, Since well thou know’st, each day on bended knee, I impetrate thy much desir’d friendship, And to thee such degree of homage yield, As to th’ almighty’s happy favourites, From Adam’s grateful race justly ‘pertains, Worship divine alone to God is due, Relative honour to his ministers.” The righteous practice taught in infant years, The’ indelible impression still remains. Thus holy Jacob, God’s peculiar care, His guardian angel thus addrest and said, ’ Blest angel * who from evil me redem’d ’ O angel bless these lads ; thus Jacob pray’d ; The angel heard, and God the pray’r approv’d. ”Tis done! my wishes deign’d! Celestial fire Dilates my heart, and thrills thro’ every vein! Ye pow’rs auspicious more indulge my boon, Let not the moments nature gives to rest, Tho’ few, slide dreamless on, and when awake, Thoughtless let not the smallest space elapse, So when divested of this grosser shrine, This tott’ring prison of m’immortal part; Joy’d at releasement, thro’ the boundless spheres, Active in motion as in thought I’ll roam, And curious trace the infinite expanse. Thus with the prospect of futurity, Pleas’d, I’ll embrace my dissolution here, And soar a thoughtful spirit to the skies. MICHAEL HACKETT. * Genes. chap. xlviii. ver. 16. The following Piece is written by Col. Samuel Mar- tin, the father of his Excellency Josiah Martin, Esq; Governor of North Carolina, a most sensible, vene- rable and universally beloved Gentleman, a native of Antigua, sincerely attached to the liberty of his Country, and an ornament to Human-Nature. From the ANTIGUA GAZETTE. I Was surprized to see in your papers, the account of the late convention at Boston, which began with a devout prayer to GOD, but was followed by impious resolutions, of starving the British sugar colonies, so inconsistent with the natural benevolence due to our fellow creatures, which is a leading principle of christi- anity; for, to love and do good to each other, is the great charac- teristic of the Disciples of JESUS CHRIST, or the mark of distinction between christians and heathens. Are not such resolu- tions , after solemn addresses to the Throne of Mercy, a Mockery of GOD. Beware, my brother colonists, least such flagrant im- piety may not draw down the judgments instead of the blessings of Heaven. But how do the inhabitants of the sugar colonies deserve the re- sentment of Boston and the other American colonies? Is it because they have not entered into the same resentment against the mother country? Alas! what avails the resentment of such small commu- nities if inclined to it.——Every British subject must see the absur- dity of a former wicked minister, who first adopted the plan of taxing the colonies by a legislature in which they have no Repre- sentataives; it is contrary to the fundamental principle of the British constitution. Yet that every legislature repealed all the tax acts of America, except a very small tax upon tea, which was re- tained, not with the views of increasing the revenue, but as a Mark of the dependency of the colonies upon the mother country; and I dare say that power of the British legislature to impose rational taxes upon the colonies, will never by exerted against them, yet this single instance is to be lamented; because it is contrary to the ancient rights of all the colonies, where legislatures were established by lawful authority, from their first settlement; and in those legis- latures of each island and province, the people had their Repre- sentatives according to the fundamental constitution of British go- vernment; for that very reason it is a point to be lamented, and indeed opposed, with the moderation of good subjects; not with rage and popular fury, kindled by a few fire-brands. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> But what hath the sugar colonies to do with all this combustion? Must they starve for what they cannot remedy? An hard measure indeed, to be inflicted by our brethren and fellow christians of North-America. Yet to be dreaded from those, who for many years have treated their sister colonies, the sugar islands, as aliens; for they sell their produce among them, for gold and silver, which they lay out for the like produce of the French, Dutch and Danish islands, by a clandestine trade, contrary to the laws of com- merce, to the great injury of all fair traders; and of the British sugar colonies. But is this principle of smuggling consistent with reason or christianity? Surely not, for next to our duty to GOD, it is our duty to promote the great good and happiness of that society whereof we are members; and whatever smugglers may think of such an unjust practice, they must give a severe account of it at the great tribunal of Heaven, I hope Private Gain cannot justify Pub- lic Injury. But it is said if the British sugar colonies are to be starved, what will the North-Americans do with their own produce? To this they have a pat and ready answer, that they can dispose of their produce to all the foreign nations of Europe and America. Are they sure of this? Are they sure that the navy of Britain will not have orders to make captures of their vessels found laden with foreign manufactures and production? Even at the entrance of their own ports. Surely this is a vain expectation, absolutely inconsistent with common sense, and therefore I beg leave to advise our brethren of North-America to treat all their sister colonies with a benignity, well becoming such near relations, who give freights to many of the largest ships of Boston, to the great emolument of that city, and its province; for which and many other benefits. by way of requital, the sugar colonies are to be starved—[heu pietas! heu prisea fides!] M. ” A sixth proposal of Dean TUCKER’s for governing the Colonies, ” Or sixthly, to establish a form of government or compact be- ” tween Great-Britain and her Colonies, wherein the POWER of ” the former, and LIBERTY of the latter shall be fairly and ” clearly ascertained.” SIXTH SCHEME. 1. The King’s supremacy shall be universally acknowledged. 2. It shall not be lawful for Great-Britain to make or enforce any law, or lay any tax on the colonies, without their own consent. 3. That the colonies shall make their own laws, and be perfect mistress of their own civil policy, consistent with this compact. 4. That all law-suits shall be finally determined in their own courts, except where the crown, the stranger, or nonresident are interested; in such cases there shall be an appeal to the court of King’ Bench in England. 5. The crown shall retain the following officers in each colony, and no more, viz. a Governor, a Receiver-General of the quit- rents and free-gift of the people, a Superintendant of trade, a naval officer, and inspector of naval stores. 6. That the crown officers be paid by the King. 7. The intendant of trade, and the naval officer’s signature, shall be deemed necessary to all entries and clearances from the custom- house. 8. That the colonies shall have liberty to export (naval stores excepted) of the growth and manufacture of the colonies into Great Britain and Ireland, or to what other part of the world they shall think proper, on the same footing with the people of England; and shall carry back and import into the colonies of the growth, pro- duce or manufacture of any foreign nation, provided that Great- Britain nor Ireland does not produce, manufacture, or export, for trade, articles of the same, or similar nature. 9. That Great-Britain and Ireland shall trade with the colonists on the same footing as with foreign nations. 10. When the King wants money from the colonists, for pro- tection, or other matters of state, it shall be by requisition through the hands of his Governor to the Representatives of the people, and shall be done in the following manner, viz. by assessment of so much in the pound, on every persons property——and this to be called, the free gift of the people. *** This law would be a permanent one, that would neither want correcting nor revising, but must necessarily enlarge and ex- tend itself, as people and riches encrease, and might be executed without expence, and would be always agreeable to the people. 11.And here Machiavel’s rule may be introduced with some propriety, which is “ to divide and govern,“ by keeping the colo- nies from being too populous, and which would at the same time be keeping them from running much into manufactures, and a check of this kind might be kept on them for a long time to come, by giving them encouragement to move into new settlements on the banks of the Mississipi, where some new colonies are most shamefully wanted, especially at the mouth of the Abbeville, and at the con- flux of the Ohio with the Mississipi, for the purpose of raising of hemp and flax (which are much wanted) with cotton, indigo, a superior sort of tobacco, and many other valuable articles, the rich- ness of the soil and climate being well adapted for this produce, and it would be a species of commerce that must prove of great advan- tage to this nation. Settlements here would be laying a lasting foundation for carrying on the trade of this immense fine country.—— Were some such lenient measures as those above laid down and a- dopted, the colonies would prove the strenth, riches and pride of the nation, as well as the envy of its neighbours, for ages to come; but to pretend to govern a numerous, free, and high spirited people with a rod of iron, when at so great a distance, is attempting to scale the Heavens. 12. All disputes between the colonies shall be decided in Eng- land. 13. All former acts of Great-Britain, relating to the colonies, shall henceforth be null and void. Journal of the Operations of the Russian Army, commanded by Field Marshal Count de Romanzow, upon the right Shore of the Danube in Bulgaria. In the night between the 16th and 17th of June, General Count de Soltikow having advanced his fleet of boats to the mouth of Argis, passed the Danube near Tutakay, where a body of 3000 Turks were encamped, under the command of a Bashaw of two Tails, who endeavoured to oppose the passage of our advanced guard, and sent out some gallies with cannon in them to prevent it; but after a short resistance the boats returned up the river, and the Bashaw took flight with his troops, which suffered however consider- ably by our Cossacks and Hussars, who went in pursuit of them leaving their camp entirely to our mercy. ” About the same time Major Jarhentz had an affair near the village of Czernowdira with the enemy to the number of 1000 men, who, after an engagement of six-hours, left 200 men dead upon the field of battle, besides a great number of wounded. We had upwards of 400 men killed, and about 60 wounded. Major Jargentz and several other officers were wounded. ” On the 20th of June the Seraskier Ossan Bey, Parcha of Ruse- zuk, came out of that fortress near Turkay, and attacked Gene- ral de Soltikow on all sides, both by land and water, with 15,000 horse and foot, but that General repulsed them, and pursued them upwards of 20 werstes : The enemy had 2500 men killed, among whom was the Bin Pacha. We took upon this occasion one piece of cannon, and three pair of colours. ” The same day, Lieutenant Generals Kemenski and Suwarow, having advanced with their corps near the twon of Kotstedsy, engaged the enemy there with great vigour. The enemy consisted of 15,000 cavalry, commanded by the Reis Effende Abdar Razak, heretofore Ambassador for the Porte at the congress at Bucharest, and near 25,000 infantry, commanded by the Aga of the Janis- faries, and five Bashaws of two Tails. The Turks, by their supe- </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> riority, in the first onset put our cavalry in disorder, owing in a great measure to its situation; but the infantry and artillery coming up, charged the enemy so vigorously that their whole body was routed and pursued by our troops sword in hand, some werstes to- wards Szumla and Prowoky. Our troops took possession of the whole camp, with a great quantity of military stores of all kinds, 23 pieces of brass cannon quite new, three others of a larger size, and three mortars. The enemy had 4000 men killed, and a great number taken prisoners. Our loss was inconsiderable, but several of our officers were wounded. ” On the 26th of the same month Gen. Count de Soltikow advanced near Marontin, and determined to attack the enemy, who had fortified themselves there, and consisted of 4000 men; but the Turks no sooner perceived our advanced guard, then they fled with precipitation towards Rusezulk. Our light troops pursued them, killed near 250 of them, took 48 prisoners, and 300 tents, besides a great quantity of warlike stores of all kinds.” LONDON, July 12. It was currently reported on Change, that two English Vessels from Leghorn for Corke and Bristol, had been attacked and taken by the Algerines, and carried into Algiers, where the crews were barbarously treated, and disposed in the slave market. July 20. The Empress of Russia, ’tis much reported has made some proposals to the court of London of an extraordinary nature, which, if accepted, and it is said they will, on account of the ad- vantage that will arise to us, England will not be four months in peace. It is now much whispered that the Premier says he will get a good new Parliament together, and then retire from the Bustle and fatigue of office; but the people of England, before he makes his exit, would no doubt be glad to know whether the word good is to be taken in the ministerial or true acceptation. July 22. Orders are said to be given to General Gage to make certain proposals on opening of the Provincial Assembly at Salem, the motive of which shall be to engage the Assembly to pass an Act for granting an indemnification for the tea destroyed. The ministerial party, since the publication of the Popish Cam- da bill, hector, domineer, and bounce strangely about the fairness, equity, and plausibility of the said act, as it now appears; this does not in the least exculpate the original framers and promoters of the said bill in its first form, from their deserved infamy. The bill, as at present, has undergone such numerous alterations, that it can hardly be called the same; so no thanks to the authors. In short the act, dress it how you will, even now is something like the Frenchman’s Olio, which, though cooked with all his variety of arts, proved at best but a stinking dish. July 25. Very healing measures are now positively asserted to be on the carpet respecting American affairs. It is said that the Americans, at this time, owe to the Merchants and Traders of Great-Britain and Ireland, for goods delivered, near four millions sterling. A Tradesman remarks, that nothing can be conceived more u- naccountable than that some of the Printers of the public News- papers should every day be imposed on, with sham paragraphs about the non-importation schemes taking place in America, and the con- sequent stagnation and ruin of our manufactures attendant on that measure; and all this at a time when our quays are daily loaded with goods, and our tradesmen remarkably full of orders from A- merica. A letter from Petersburg, dated July 1st, says, our court has just now received a courier from Prince Gallitzin, with the agreeable news that the two main armies of the Rebels have been entirely defeated, and that their Commanders (Pugatschew excepted) are made prisoners, and carried to Kastan. When the courier left [illegible, fold] quarter the public tranquility was entirely restored. Another [illegible, fold] of the rebels, commanded by Count Zernischew, have likewise been defeated by Major Mitchelson, near Ussa, and the count taken pri- soner, who is soon expected here to be executed. The Premier, it is said already has occasion to think that the many friendly professions of young Louis were never made with any other view but to lull Great Britain into a state of lethargy and inattention to its own interests; for it is whispered, that almost proof positive has lately arrived that the Prince has, ever since the death of his grandfather, given his ear wholly to the King of Spain, which is by no means a favourable omen for poor Old Eng- land. Extract of an authentic letter from Constantinople, June 19. ” Advice has just been received here of a victory gained by [illegible, fold] Captain Pacha, of the black Sea, over M. Kinsbergen, the Russian commander there, in the Palus Moeotis, off the city of Asoph. During the course of the wars between the Sublime Porte and the Empire of Russia, the above city has been taken and retaken seve- ral times, but at last remained in the hands of the Turks; being a place of much importance, the Russians added two ships [illegible, fold] large force, and four smaller, with two large gallies, to M. Kins- bergen’s squadron in the black Sea, and ordered him to attempt [illegible, fold] place by sea, whilst a party should second the attack by land. Ac- cordingly, M. Kingsbergen having received his reinforcements, [illegible, fold] fail from his rendezvous the beginning of last month, up the Palus Moeotis for Asoph. The Captain Pacha of the Black sea having received intelligence of these motions, immediately collected his squadron, consisting of five Ragusan ships of war, two of fifty guns, and the others of 40 guns each; seven large Turkish vessels, mounting from ten to forty guns, and twelve gallies and half gal- lies; with these he pursued the Russians, and came up with them in sight of Asoph. The Turks immediately began the engagement and with an ardour and vigour that were totally unexpected [illegible, fold] their enemies; the Muscovites defended themselves bravely, but af- ter a fight of near three hours, were obliged to yield. Two Rus- sian ships were taken, one sunk, and one of sixty guns forced a- shore. The Turks lost two ships, one of forty and the other twenty-eight guns, and three gallies sunk. Many men were killed and wounded on both sides. BOSTON, September 1. Saturday last the Lively frigate removed from her station near Castle-William, to Charles river, at the ferry between this place and Charlestown:—The guard at the entrance of this town is [illegible, fold] strengthened with some field pieces, &c. from the train of artillery and an additional number of men from the camp. It is said, it was proposed in the divan last Wednesday, that the inhabitants of this town should be disarmed, and that some of the new-fangled councellors consented thereto, but happily a majority was against it.——The report of this extraordinary measure having been put in Execution by the Soldiery was propagated through the country, with some other exaggerated stories, and by what we are told, if these reports had not been soon contradicted, we should by this time have had 40 or 50,000 men from the country (some whom were on the march) appearing for our relief. Sept. 5. On Wednesday last the new divan (consisting of the wretched fugitives with whom the just indignation of their respec- tive townsmen, by a well deserved expulsion, have filled this capi- tal) usurped the seats round the council board in Boston. The deliberations have not hitherto transpired; and, with equal secre- cy, on Thursday morning, at half after four, about 260 troops embarked on board 13 boats at the Long wharf, and proceeded up Medford river, to Temple’s farm, where they landed, and went to the power-house on quarry hill, in Charlestown bounds, whence they have taken 250 half-barrels of powder, the whole store there and carried it to the castle. Substance of the proceedings of a town-meeting held at Little </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Compton, in the colony of Rhode-Island, August 30, 1774 ONE principal thing that takes up the attention of this meet- ing, is the unbounded stretch of power lately assumed by the is most wicked in the sight of God and all good and just men; and we are determined so to believe, till said parliament shall prove, by fair reasons, that Pharaoh was right in his tyranny over the seed of Jacob, and that GOD Almighty was wrong in punishing him for it.———We therefore heartily and solemnly resolve, I. That we disavow any power having absolute and divine right to rule over us, save JEHOVAH, and he is King forever. II. As British Kings are exalted to that high station by the con- stitution, and are solemnly engaged to maintain the same, with the laws and customs: So long as British Kings secure the same to their subjects, so long our lives and fortunes shall be sacrificed to main- tain their dignity and glory; but so far as they violate the same, so far they forfeit a right to our obedience; and this we shall believe till government can prove their power to be so great as to make right wrong, and wrong to be right. III. Whereas the British parliament hath asserted an unlimited power over the colonies, and hath begun to exercise the same over the Massachusetts-Bay, in as unparalleled cruelty, which exceeds all that the Pharaohs of Egypt, or the barbarous Turks, ever did to their own people; and the same curses are to take place on this continent, over a powerful and true people; we do utterly disavow their right of jurisdiction to impose such arbitrary, cruel, and un- righteous measures on the colonies, and as men will rigorously oppose the same till death: and, as christians, will ever pray against them, whise we have a being. IV. Whereas, by the murderous port-bill, the town of Boston, and the whole province, consisting of some hundreds of thousands of People, as loyal as any in the world, are cast untried, and are condemned unheard, to be ruled by the force of cannon, and the point of the bayonet, and therefore not by justice; and all this but for the hasty act of a few unknown persons, who were desperately driven to the same by the hired, traiterous tools of Power, their only accusers. We do therefore think there is the greatest reason to withdraw all confidence from that grand court, until it be filled with men that seek the public, before their own private, good; and whose consciences forbid them to erect a Popish legislation over Bri- tish Protestants, of which the public begin justly to be alarmed. V. And therefore, if a non-importation of British or of East or West India effects shall be thought necessary, to form a stand a- gainst the violence of power, till this abominable usage of our coun- try is revers’d, or the wisdom of the colonies, or the pervading search of the Grand Congress, shall direct to any other measures, we hear pledge our faith, that we will unite with them therein, & strictly adhere to their determinations. And in the mean while we heartily pray the Lord to open the eyes of King George the third, and turn his heart as the rivers of waters are turned, before his pretended friends, through secret ene- mies, near his sacred person, shall be ripe to strike some fatal blow at his life, and the life of his royal family, and so exclude the Ha- noverian succession from the British throne forever, which GOD of his mercy forbid. Signed in behalf and by order of the town, Thomas Church, Town-clerk. To the Printer of the Massachusetts Gazett. In the publications of last Monday, the transactions at Cambridge, on Friday the 2d. of September, having been so generally related, I am constrained, in support of my Character, to give the Public a more particular Account of those Parts, in which I was so unhappily involved. EARLY in the monring of that day, a number of the inhabi- tants of Charlestown, called at my house to acquaint me, that a large body of people from several towns in the county, were on their way coming down to Cambridge; that they were afraid some bad consequences might ensue, and begged I would go out to meet them, and endeavour to prevail on them to return. In a very short time, before I could prepare myself to go, they appeared in sight. I went out to them and asked the reasons of their ap- pearance in that manner; they respectfully answered, “ they came ”peaceably to enquire into their grievances, not with design to ” hurt any man.” I perceived they were the land-holders of the neighbouring towns, and throughly persuaded they would do no harm. I was desired to speak to them; I accordingly did, in such a manner as I thought best calculated to quiet their minds. They thanked me for my advice, said they were no mob, but sober or- derly people, who would commit no disorders; and then proceeded on their way. I returned to my house. Soon after they had ar- rived on the common at Cambridge, a report arose, that the troops were on their march from Boston. I was desired to go and inter- ceed with his Excellency, to prevent their coming. From, princi- ples of humanity to the country, from a general love of mankind, and from persuasions that they were this orderly people, I readily undertook it: and, is there a man on earth, who, place in my circumstances, could have refused it? I am informed, I am cen- sured for having advised the General to a measure which may re- flect on the troops, as being too inactive upon such a general dis- turbance; but surely such a reflection on the military can never a- rise, but in the minds of such as are entirely ignorant of these cir- cumstances. Wherever this affair is known, it must also be known, it was my request the troops should not be sent. But to return ; as I passed the people, I told them of my own accord, I would re- turn and let them know the event of my application : (Not as was related in the papers to confer with them on my own circumstances as President of the Council.) On my return I went to the Com- mittee, I told them no troops had been ordered, and from the ac- count I had given to his Excellency, none would be ordered. I was then thanked for the trouble I had taken in the affair, and was just about to leave them to their own business, when one of the com- mittee observed that as I was present, it might be proper to men- tion a matter they had to propose to me : It was, that although they had a respect for me as Lieutenant Governor of the province, they could wish I should resign my seat. I told them I took it very unkind, that they should mention any thing on that subject; and among other reasons, I urged, that, as Lieutenant Governor, I stood in a particular relation to the province in general, and there- fore could not hear any thing upon that matter, from a particular county. I was then pushed to know, if I would resign, when it ap- peared to be the sense of the province in general: I answered, that when all the other counsellors had resigned, if it appeared to be the sense of the province in general : I should resign, I would submit. They then called for a vote upon the subject, and by a very great majority, voted my reasons satisfactory. I enquired whether they had full power to act for the people, and being answered in the af- firmative, I desired they would take care to acquaint them of their votes; that I would have for further application made me on that head. I was promised by the chairman, and a general assent, it should be so. This left me entirely clear, and free from any ap- prehensions, of a further application upon this matter. And per- haps will account for that confidence which I had in the people, and for which I may be censured. Indeed it is true, the event proves I had too much. But reasoning from events yet to come, is a kind of reasoning, I have not been used to. In the afternoon, I observed large companies pouring in from different parts; I then began to apprehend they would become un- manageable; and that it was expedient to go out of their way. I was just going into my carriage, when a great crowd advanced ; and in a short time, my house was surrounded by three or four thousand people, and one quarter part in arms. I went to the front door, where I was met by five persons, who acquainted me </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> they were a committee from the people to demand a resignation of my seat at the board. I was shocked at their ingratitude, and false dealings; and reproached them with it. They excused themselves, by saying, the people were disatisfied with the vote of the commit- tee; and insisted on my signing a paper they had prepared for that purpose. I found I had been ensnared, and endeavoured to reason them out of such ungrateful behaviour. They gave such answers, that I found it was in vain to reason longer with them. I told them my first considerations, were my honour, the next my life; that they might put me to death, or destroy my property; but I would not submit. They began then to reason in their turn, urging the power of the people, and the danger of opposing them. All this occasioned a delay; which enraged part of the multitude, who pressing into my back yard, denounced vengeance to the foes of their liberties. They endeavoured to moderate them, and desired them to keep back for they pressed up to my windows, which then were open. I could from thence hear them, at a distance calling out for a determination; and, with their arms in their hands, swearing they would have my blood, if I refused. The committee appeared to be anxious for me; still I refused to sign part of the populace growing furious, and the distress of my family; who heard their threats, and supposed them just about to be exe- cuted, called up feelings, which I could not suppress; and nature ready to find new excuses, suggested a thought of the calamities I should occasion, if I did not comply. I found myself giving way, and began to cast about, to contrive means to come off with hon- our: I proposed they should call in the people to take me out by force, but they said the people were enraged, and they could not answer for the consequences; I told them I would take the risque ; but they refused to do it: Reduced to this extremity, I cast my eyes over the paper, with a hurry of mind, and conflict of passion, which rendered me unable to remark the contents, and wrote un- derneath the following words, “ My house at Cambridge being sur- rounded by four thousand people, in compliance with their com- mands I sign my name, Tho’s Oliver.” The five persons took it, carried it to the people, and I believe used their endeavours to get it accepted. I had several messages, that the people would not accept it with those additions. Upon which I walked into the court yard, and declared I would do no more, though they should put me to death. I perceived that those persons, who formed the first body, which came down in the morning, consisting of the land holders of the neighbouring towns, used their utmost endeavours to get the paper received, with my additions. And I must in justice to them, ob- serve, that during the whole transaction, they had never invaded my inclosures; but still were not able to protect me, from the in- sults which I received from those who were in arms. From this consideration I am induced to quit the country, and seek protection in the town. THOMAS OLIVER. Boston, Sept. 7, September 12. Lieutenant Governor Oliver has removed his family and goods from Cambridge to this town.. Last week Jonathan Simpson, Esq; resigned his seat at the council board. All that compose the new council who have not resigned their seats, at the council board, are in town. Monday sailed the Scarborough man of war with despatches for England. On friday last the selectmen again waited on his Excellency, with the following address, viz. May it please your Excellency, THE selectmen of Boston, at the earnest desire of a number of the gentlemen of the town and county, again wait on your Ex- cellency to acquaint you, that since our late application the appre- hensions of the people not only of this but of the neighbouring towns, are greatly increased, by observing the design of erecting a fortress at the entrance of the town; and of reducing this metropo- lis, in other respects, to the state of a garrison——This, with com- plaints lately made, of abuse from some of the guards posted in that quarter, in assaulting and forcibly detaining several persons, who were peaceably passing in and out of the town, may discourage the market people from coming in with their provisions as usual, and oblige the inhabitants to abandon the town. ———This event we greatly deprecate, as it will produce miseries which may hurry the province into acts of desperation. We should therefore think ourselves happy if we could satisfy the people that your Excellency would suspend your present design, and not add to the distresses of the inhabitants, occasioned by the port bill, that of garrisoning the town. To which his Excellency was pleased to return the following answer. WHEN you lately applied to me respecting my ordering some cannon to be placed at the entrance of this town, which you term the erecting a fortress; I so fully expressed my sentiments, that I thought you was satisfied, the people had nothing to fear from that measure, as no use would be made thereof, unless their hostile proceedings should make it necessary, but as you have this day ac- quainted me, that their fears are rather increased, I have thought proper to assure you, that I have no intention to prevent the free egress and regress of any person to and from the town, or of reducing it to the state of a garrison, neither shall I suffer any under my com- mand to injure the person or property of any of his Majesty’s sub- jects. But as it is my duty, so it shall be my endeavour, to preserve the people, and promote the happiness of everey individual; and I earnestly recommend to you, and every inhabitant, to cultivate the same spirit.——And heartily wish they may live quietly and happily in the town. Boston, Sept. 9. 1774. THO’S GAGE. Since our last 4, 24-pounders, and 8, 9 pounders have been transported from Castle-William to this town, and are now placed on the fortification. SALEM, September 6. The town of Marblehead have agreed that their regiment of mi- litia shall turn out four times in a week, with arms and ammuniti- on according to Law, in order to perfect themselves in the military art. It is supposed that the place of the Governor’s residence, in future, will be in Boston. Some of his house Furniture was remo- ved from Danvers last week. It is reported, that Lieut. Governor Oliver is going to England in Scarborough man of war, which sails from Boston this Day or to-morrow. We hear the town of Ipswich have voted to present the town of Boston with one hundred Pounds, lawful money, for the use of their Poor. We hear that Transports are sailed for Quebec, in order to bring two regiments from thence to Boston. This Day Deputies from the several Towns in this county are to meet at Ipswich. Last Wednesday morning about 2 o’clock,, a fire broke out in this town, which consumed 4 or 5 shops, occupied by coopers, a blacksmith, chair maker, &c. together with a large warehouse, be- longing to Capt. George Dodge, containing a quantity of molasses, and about 500 bushels of corn, &c. great part of which was des- troyed. Three valuable distil-houses were in great danger; but by the vigilance of the inhabitants they were preserved. NEWPORT, (Rhode Island) September 12. Saturday last the patriotic inhabitants of Jamestown, in this co- lony, met, and subscribed a handsome sum for the relief of our distressed brethren in Boston. We are assured that the Hon. Joshua Babcock, of Westerly, has actually subscribed 100 Dollars, for the relief of the suffering inhabi- tants of the town of Boston. The inhabitants of East-Greenwich are like to make up a gene- rous donation for the same noble purpose, </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> We have no doubt there will be 1500 dollars, at least, raised in this town, within a few days more, for the sufferers of Boston and Charlestown. Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in Providence, to his friend in this town, dated September 10. SIR, SINCE you left this place I have had an opportunity to converse with several of the Committee of correspondence, relating their sudden meeting; and am told, it was occasioned by advice re- ceived, that G———-l G——, did actually begin last Tuesday to fortify, and is now fortifying, the town of Boston; for which pur- pose, he has feloniously seized a large quantity of timber, the pro- perty of Mr. Peirpoint, a ship-builder, and has given out his in- tentions of strengthening that place at the expence of £ 10,000 ster. and has said the magazine of provisions, lately furnished by the bounty of the several governments, will (if wanted) be made use of by his troops; such is the daring impudence of this tool of despotism, who will, ere long, oblige some friend to his country to serve his God, and America, by taking away that life which has al- ready become the scorn of every honest man.” G———r G———e is cautioned to keep in mind that the first drop of American blood wantonly spilt, by his folly and rash ness, dissolves every tie and connexion between this country and Great-Britain, and that it will be the absolute duty of every Ame- rican to revenge the loss, as long as there shall be a single drop of blood left circulating in an American heart. The alarm, which went through the country last Saturday and yesterday se’nnight, reached New-York last monday night, and had not the account been soon contradicted, it is very certain there would have been 60 or 80,000 men in arms, near Boston, in two days, not, as some tories would infamously insinuate, for the pur- pose of rebellion; but in defence of ALL that’s valuable, dear, holy, and scared. A ship arrived at Salem last week, from London, with 33 chests of tea on board, which we hear the people are determined shall be sent back, and to which the consignees have assented. The intelli- gence by this vessel is, that the people are much enraged with Lord North, and some writers say, if the people of England have any spirit left, he will soon lose his head, &c. On Saturday General Gage’s Lady arrived hear from New-York, and soon set off again for Boston. HARTFORD September 6. The alarming news from Boston, which flew like electrical fire, and will probably shock every part of the continent before the mis- take can be rectified, appears utterly void of foundation, except that an affray happened last Friday in the town of Boston.———The particular circumstances of the affray are not yet known, but this may be relied on that no bad consequences have as yet ensued, that we hear of.——Whether this alarming report was set on foot by design or mere accident, it has occasioned it seems a pretty general muster in Connecticut and perhaps in many parts of the country; indeed thousands were sometimes on their march to the relief of their bre- thren, before the falshood of the story could possibly be detected. The spirit of the people on this occasion is almost incredible; and I believe I may venture to assert sufficient to open the eyes of the rankest story on the continent, not under a judicial sentence of blind- ness, and fix in his breast an everlasting conviction, that if our liberties are extorted from us, they will be the hardest blows and not without some bloody noses. WAS taken up in Norfolk County, a BULL unmarked, a- bout two Months ago: any Person that can lay a just Claim, may have the said Bull, upon paying as the Law directs by applying to the Subscriber, near the Southern Branch, Norfolk County. He is posted and appraised at One Pound, Six Shillings. JOHN NASH. RICHMOND-TOWN, August 31, 1774. RUN away, from the subscriber, last night, an indented ser- vant man, named DAVID ALEXIS, by trade a silver- smith; about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high; he is a small thin man, of fair complexion, has long black hair, which he generally wears club’d or twisted: had on a mix’d forrest cloth coat, an old red waistcoat, and black velvet breeches; he is an artful cunning fellow, and endeavour to pass as a soldier, deserted from one of the regiments in Boston; he came in last spring in the Brilliant, Capt. Miller, from London to York-river. Any person that will ap- prehend him, and secure him, so that I get him again, shall receive THREE POUNDS Reward, besides what the law allows. All masters of vessels, or others, are forewarn’d from taking him off the Continent, at their peril. WILLIAM RICHARDSON. THE Subscribers have lately arrived from Philadelphia, and have begun to carry on the Sail-Making Business in this Place, they promise themselves encouragement, from their abilities to any Business they may be entrusted with, on as low terms as any in town. They can be recommended for diligence, ability, probity and dispatch; by a Gentleman of a respectable character. THOMAS STEWARD. JOSEPH MOULDER. N. B. We carry on the Business at a Loft on Mr. Jamieson’s Wharf, and will be found there, or at Mr. Bryan’s, in Church Street. 3 w. NORFOLK, September 15, 1774. FOR SALE, THE SLOOP NONPAREIL, Burthen 3200 Bushels; Built for private Use, and of an easy Draught of Water——Four Years Old, and well fited. For Terms, apply to NICHOLAS B. SEABROOK. Norfolk, September 14, 1774. WANTED. SEVERAL APPRENTICES for the Sea; about 14 or 15 years of Age: For Terms apply to ROBERT GILMOUR. NORFOLK, SEPTEMBER 28, 1774. TO be Sold at VENDUE on TUESDAY the 4th of OCTOBER, by the Subscriber: The SLOOP SPEEDWELL; burthen 35[illegible, fold] Bushels or there abouts. Credit will be given the Purchaser Six Months, on giving Bond, with approved Security. GEORGE KELLY, V. M. NORFOLK, Sep. 19, 1774. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> THE Subscriber having an Account against a certain Mrs. Nesbit, (Keeper of the Sign of the Bunch of Grapes) and having repeatedly demanded his money, to no Purpose; thought proper, that whenever he spent any money at that House, to have it charged; which method he followed ‘till the 20th day of January last, and then demanded his Account, which was accordingly given in: But on his Examination of the same, found so many more Ar- ticles charged to him than he could possibly have expected; from that time he made a firm Promise never to go in her Books again, which promise he is fully convinced he never broke; and since the above date, he has been presented with an enormous Account for Liquor, said to be contracted since that Date.——He means this as Warning to those who choose to go upon Credit at that HOUSE. SAMUEL CALVERT. Norfolk, August 17, 1774. To Mrs. NISBETT, BUNCH OF GRAPES. MADAM, I OBSERVE that you have answered the above publication (at least some worthy good Sir, has done it for you) and at which I am not a little surprised; not so much at your weakness, it having I believe been natural enough to you, for many years past ! but at the man who undertook so masterly a piece in your defence. I ob- serve, that he is not unfurnished with any one ingredient that makes the full composition of a midnight assassin, (I thank my stars he has missed his blow) and, as your Ladyship’s fingers cannot write, nor can your Genius dictate, I hope you will not be angry at ,my now and then, taking notice of your author, as also some few others in the following lines; any thing that you or he can say a- gainst my character or credit, or that I ever was fond of saying any thing here that I would not repeat there, I will chearfully leave to the impartial public. I declare to you that (as low as your un- just insinuation has been against my credit) I would not for a good round sum have omitted answering your piece, nor would I for a good deal answer you hereafter, as there is no man less fond of a paper war, than myself, especially with a woman, and with one of your stamp; and as the piece wherein I published you, contained my motives for so doing, I make no doubt but that the public will be fully satisfied with it. I know that there are some Gentry in this place, who have advised you to that which they would not do themselves, and would blush to hear mention made of their large accounts now on your books and unpaid; perhaps you may think that you have a good deal Chagrin’d me by your piece in the Ga- zette, but I do assure you Madam, you have missed your aim: I expected that your answer would have been a good deal like what it was, when there were such people (as above described) to advise you and such catch penny scriblers to write for you, “ those whom the Cap may fit let them wear it ;” you little thought that when you was so unjustly accusing me, with speaking ill of people behind their backs, that you was at the same time letting the pub lic know that you was a very attentive listner to the discourse of every private company in your Tavern; whether or no it was the duty of a Tavern-keeper, I leave to the impartial public.——Woe be to those gentry before mentioned, should they happen to be under your Ladyship’s displeasure! I published you because I thought it a duty incumbent on every good man. I have now answered you because I thought the public expected it, and shall say no more to you; not only because I know it to be out of your power to hurt my character, but that it would be disagreeable to the public. good heavens! could Shakespeare return and see his proverbs so misapplied, as they are by your undertaker: how is it possible, Madam, that I could filch from you your good name; when I de- clare upon my honour, I never knew you to be possessed of one? And I declare to you, that if you with your hungry scribler troubles the public any more, I will ring into your ears such a peal of testi- mony of the truth of my assertions, that those gentry before de- scribed, shall be ashamed of dabling in the dirty water which your Ladyship has made. I shall now conclude with giving you a piece of advice; look back in your past life and repent you of your sins; and if you have money to pay sciblers, stop and pay me my ba- lance, or send it to your indigent Husband, now in North-Carolina. Follow this advice; adieu. SAMUEL CALVERT. Norfolk, September 22, 1774. York-Town, September 10, 1774. PHILIP MILLS an idented servant, was sent to Mr. George Kelly, at Norfolk, on Tuesday the 30th of August last, on upwards of Seven Pounds on the Subscriber’s order, it is supposed he is gone off with the money. He is a Cabinet-Maker by trade, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, round shouldered, has a large nose, brown Hair. On the fore-finger of his right-hand, is a large wart, and on one of his hips, a small swelling about the size of a marble. His cloathing was a blue broad cloth coat, brown cloth vest, and green cloth breetches. Whoever takes up the said servant within 10 miles of Norfolk, and secures him in Norfolk gaol, shall receive Forty Shillings, and Five Pound if at any greater distance. Who- ever takes him up, is desired to secure what money he may have a- bout him. HENRY MANN. RUN away some time in July last, from on board the Sloop Grace and Sally, Christopher Wilson Master, lying in this Harbour; A yellow Negro Fellow named Caesar, about five feet se- ven or eight Inches high, 26 or 27 years old, much pitted with the SMALL POX; ha a wild stare in his Eyes, which is observable at first sight. He is an artful specious fellow, and may pass himself for a free Man: We cannot describe his dress, as he carried off with him all the Sailors Cloaths he could lay his hands on. He was formerly the property of Mr. Charles Yates, on Rap- pahannock River, and lately sold in Antigua. Whoever secures him in any Goal, and informs the Subscribers so that they may get him again, shall receive THREE POUNDS REWARD. GILCHRIST & TAYLOR. NORFOLK, Sep. 29, 1774. HAVING taken Mr. Foushee into Partnership the 10th of April last; we are very desirous to settle our old Concern. We therefore beg, that those indebted will either discharge their Accounts or give bond.———Mr. Andrew Martin will call on them for that purpose; and as we have already given great Indul- gence, we hope our friends will comply with this reasonable Re- quest. RAMSAY & TAYLOR. Norfolk, August 30th, 1774. WHEREAS the partnership of BEGG, and ALLASON, disolves the first of October; all persons who have any demands against them are de- sired to bring in their accounts that they may be set- tled; and those who are indebted to the Concern, are requested to make speedy Payment. JOHN BEGG JOHN ALLASON Norfolk September 7th, 1774 ALL Persons indebted to the late Captain JAMES PATTERSON, are desired to make immediate Payment to the Subscribers. JAMES MARSDEN, } JAMES MAXWELL, } Administrators NORFOLK, Sep. 29, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. YE Nymphs who guard this unpolluted stream, List to a feeble Poet’s weak essays; Permit a while his warm enraptur’d theme To give impartial and deserved praise. And thou, Pastora, Goddess of these plains, Leave thy retreat in yonder shady grove; Leave to their fleecy care the rural swains, And hear the worthiness of her we love. This chrystal mirrour, gently as it flows, Reminds me of her pure unspotted mind; Softly meandring, kindly it bestows That benefit for which it was design’d; So, from her soft and pathetic breast Compassion thro’ each sanguine vein ascends, And while her pit flows for the distress’d, With inborn joy beneficence she blends. This sylvan scene, and yon romantic grove, Those rising hills and that declining vale, Have witness’d soft her narrative “of love,” And oft re-echo’d “the poetic tale.” O could my muse from her attract one ray Of that seraphic undiminish’d fire! My song might serve ideas to convey, Perfections envy and her train admire. How rare to find, in this degenerate age, A heart as virtuous, with a taste refin’d, Where thro’ the simple energetic page, We see the picture of a God-like mind! As dew from heav’n, at the approach of day, Refreshes and enlivens all the fields, So does her verse o’er ev’ry heart display A cheering joy, which only virtue yields. Ye Fair who ev’ry outward charm possess, Who sing with ev’ry grace, who dance with ease, Go learn of her the road to Happiness, By her be taught a surer way to please: By her be taught to leave the giddy throng, To think, to read, and, to reflect aright; To hear enamour’d her improving song, Which blends harmonious knowledge and delight. ” With her conversing I forget all” care, In her sweet converse grief no more appears; No gloomy visitor e’er enters there, And sorrow quickly dries her briny tears. Her form is unaffected elegance, Her “ face the index” of a heav’nly mind, Her manners the effect of genuine sense, Like nature gentle, and like art resin’d Long may she live to “ charm the list’ning ear,” To sing in numbers that engage the heart, To sooth th’ oppress’d, keep back the coming tear, And in her song benevolence impart. HAIL, artless Simplicity, beautiful maid, In the genuine attractions of nature array’d; Let the rich, and the proud, and the gay and the vain, Still laugh at the graces that move in thy train; No charm in thy modest allurements they find, The pleasures they follow, a sting leave behind: Can criminal passion enrapture the breast Like virtue, with peace and serenity blest? O wou’d you Simplicity’s precepts attend, Like us with delight at her altar you’d bend; The pleasures she yields would with joy be embrac’d You’d practise from virtue, and love them from taste. The linnet enchants us the bushes among, Tho’ cheap the musician, yet sweet is the song; We catch the soft warbling in air as it floats, And with extacy hang on the ravishing notes. Our water is drawn from the clearest of springs, And our food, nor disease, nor satiety brings; Our mornings are chearful, our labours are blest, Our ev’nings are pleasant, our nights crown’d with rest. And we catch at the hint for improving our minds; To live to some purpose we constantly try, And we mark by our actions the days as they fly. Since such are the joys that Simplicity yields We may well be content with our woods and our fields: How useless to us then, ye great, were your wealth, When without it we purchase both pleasure and health. ADVERTISEMENTS. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nine penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark keen eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender made, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in BOSTON, from whence he removed to QUEBAC, assuming the cha- racter of a merchant in both places; he was also once in trade in NEW-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain JOHN F. PRUYM, for AL- BANY, and took with him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of cloaths. Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THORP in any of his Ma- jesty’s gaols on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds when convicted. Apply to CURSON and SETON of NEW-YORK; JOSEPH WHARTON, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT CHRISTIE, of Baltimore; JAMES GIBSON, and CO. VIRGINIA; JOHN BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAH BOURNE, or JOHN ROWE of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this JOSEPH THORP, since the 19th of June last past, or know any thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MARSH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. *** All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> COFFEE to be Sold CHEAP for Cash, or on Short CREDIT, by HARMANSON and HARVEY, NORFOLK, September 1st, 1774. PAINTING, CARVING, and GIL- DING, of SHIPPING in the LON- DON TASTE, executed in the neatest Manner by the subscriber: SUCH as Ships Heads, Taffarells, quarter-pieces and Badges.———Gentlemen who are pleased to Favour him with their Commands, may depend on the greatest Punctuality and Dispatch.———All sorts of ornamental Embellishments in Painting, will be done in the most approved Taste. Colonel VEAL’s Wharf, } THOMAS MASON, Portsmouth, July 27, 1774. } from London. JAMES HALDANE, COPPER-SMITH, and BRASS FOUNDER, in CHURCH STREET near the CHURCH, NORFOLK. Continues to carry on his BUSINESS as Usual. MAKES and Sells all sorts of Copper Work, viz. Stills, Brewing Coppers, Sugar Boilers, Ful- lers, and Hatters Coppers, Brass MILL Work, Capu- chin Plate-Warmers, Tea-Kitchins, all sorts of Ship, Fish, and Wash Kettles, Stew Pans, Dutch Ovens, Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans, Coffee and Chocolate Pots, &c. at the most Reasonable Rates; He gives the best Pri- ces, for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter or Lead. Those who are so obliging as favour me with their employ in the mending or tinning Old Work, may depend on having them soon done, and in the neatest and compleatest manner. JAMES HALDANE. N. B. He makes and mends all Sorts of Pewter Worms for Stills, &c. and Plummers Work, such as Leaden Cisterns for catching Rain Water; Ship and House, Work, &c. &c. Norfolk, August 16, 1774. ANY Person that wants BILLIARD BALLS of any Size, may have them, or old ones turned over, by applying to HARDRESS WALLER, Church-Street. Norfolk, September 13th, 1774. IMPORTED in the last Ships from BRITAIN, and to be sold by the Subscriber at Captain FRANCIS PEART’S: Fine and Coarse HATS, Broad CLOTHS, white and coloured FUSTIANS, JENNETS Shapes for VESTS and BREETCHES; Silk and Thread STOCKINGS, also, Men’s SHOES. JOHN PEW NORFOLK, Sep 14, 1774. WOOLLENS. The Subscriber has just received in, per the KING- STON Packet, Captain JOSEPH TURNER from HULL. A large Assortment of Coarse WOOLLENS, viz. SIX QUARTER Cloths with necessary Trimmings: and other small Packages (value about 40 £. sterl. each.) Consisting of Coarse Duffels, Frizes, Fear- noughts, Half Thicks, Bearskins, KENDAL Cottons, Negro Blanketing, Bed Blankets, White Plading, Ruggs of different Kinds and other Goods, which he will sell reasonable for Cash or short Credit. JOHN STONEY N. B. He has likewise for sale, Seine Twine, flat and [illegible, fold] Bar Iron, West-India Rum, Lead-shot; Coals in said vessel, &c. Norfolk, September 14, 1774. THE Subscriber at this Manufactory, or at his Store in Church- Street, Continues to make and sell all sorts of Candles and Soap, at the lowest Prices.———He is willing upon having a [illegible, fold] rate Allowance for Trouble, to manufacture Tallow for any Gentle- man or Family, who may have a Quantity for that Purpose the Terms will be easy——those may apply as above, MORTO BRIEN N. B. Without Flattery, he can assure the Public in general, that he is fully qualified to do any Piece of Work, in the [illegible, fold] professes; as such he has been known by many Gentlemen who have been so good as to FAVOUR him with Employment. NORFOLK SEPTEMBER 14, 1774. I DO hereby give Notice, that the Partnership of HARGRAVES & ORANGE is Dissolved by mu- tual Agreement: Mr. HARGRAVE having purchased my Part of the Stock, has taken the Whole on himself. Those who have any Demands against said Con- cern, are desired to apply to Mr. HARGRAVE. WILLIAM ORANGE. Norfolk, September 13th, 1774. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> For CHARTER to any Part of EUROPE. THE New SHIP POLLY, RALPH ELLIOT Master; Burthen about Five Hundred Hogsheads. ——— For terms apply to Captain ELLIOT, or GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. NORFOLK, September 20, 1774, FOR CHARTER, to any part of Europe, or the West- Indies; the SNOW HARTLEY, ED- WARD FOSTER MASTER; bur- then Four-hundred & Twenty Hhd’s, or Ten thousand Bushells. For terms apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. Norfolk, September 20, 1774. For LIVERPOOL, the BRIG MOLLY, JOHN COLLINS, MASTER; will sail in a month——can take in (besides what’s already engaged) about fifty Hhds. of tobacco, on Liberty of Consignment. For terms, apply to GREENWOOD, RISTON, & MARSH. Norfolk, September 6, 1774. THE SLOOP POLLY, JACOB FOX, Master; ESTABLISHED as a PACKE to go constantly between this Place and New-York; has exceeding good Accom- modation for PASSENGERS, and will car- ry them upon very moderate Terms. Any Gentlemen having GOODS to ship, by directing them to the Subscriber, may depend on the greatest Care being taken of them; and should the Vessel not be here when they arrive, they will be landed with- out any Expence to the Proprietor (Grain excepted;) He proposes taking a very low Freight. THOMAS HEPBURN. NORFOLK, June 30, 1774. FOR SALE. CHOICE NEW CASTLE COALS on board the Brigantine COUNTESS, JOHN SMITH Master, lying off the County Wharf, at One Shilling per Bushel. Apply to the Captain on board, or at Mr. JOHN BROWN’s Store. JOHN SMITH. N. B. A good Price will be allowed for White and Red Oak Hhd. Staves of the following Dimensions; 3 feet 6 Inches long, 3-1half Inches wide, and 3-4ths of an Inch thick on the Heart Edge, delivered on Board said Vessel. Norfolk, September 5th, 1774. THIS is to give notice, that WILLIAM BROOK COTTON has gone off with POLLY GRIFFIN, wife to the subscriber, miln- wright in Pasquotank county, North-Carolina; they have already run me in debt, about one hundred pounds in Pasquotank. I therefore, desire and forbid any person, or persons, to give the said WILLIAM BROOK COTTON, and POLLY GRIFFIN, any credit on my account, as no payment will ever be made by me. Whoever will apprehend and secure the said WILLIAM BROOK COTTON, and POLLY GRIFFIN, shall have a Reward of FIVE POUNDS, North-Carolina Money. JOHN GRIFFIN. N. B. It is desir’d of any, who may apprehend the said couple; to secure what money or goods they may have about them, as I have the said WILLIAM BROOK COTTON’s Bond for Five-hundred Pounds. I also forbid all persons, to harbour or lodge them. J. G. September 22, 1774. JUST IMPORTED in the Brig Bland, Capt. Danby from London, and to be sold by the Subscriber at his Store, oppo- site the Market: Bottled Port Wine, Porter bottled, Sugar, Cheese, Cotton Checks, strip’d Holland, Irish Linens, Oznabrigs; with a variety of other Goods too tedious to mention. ALEXANDER WISEMAN. Norfolk, September 22nd, 1774. THE Subscribers have for Sale, barrelled Pork and Beef, West India and Northward Rum, Coffee, Pimento, Cotton on the Seed, and a quantity of choice new Butter just come to hand. ROBERT GRAY, & Co. Norfolk, September 20, 1774. </div> NORFOLK: Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN and Co. by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.——Advertisements, of a moderate Length, for 3 s. the first time, and 2 s. each time after,——Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per Annum. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR, NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, DO THOU GREAT LIBERTY! inspire our Souls.—And make our Lives, in THY Possession happy,—Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY just Defence! From THURSDAY August 25, to THURSDAY September 1——1774. (No. 13.) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> A Friend to Truth, Liberty and Justice; sends the fol- lowing Reflections on CRITICISM. Should you think it proper to give it a place in your paper, you will oblige a Reader who wishes for its insertion, from his Love and Concern for the good of Mankind; he apprehend its intrinsic Worth; merits publication on every convenient Occasion. IN the world, and even in the church, we live among persons who have a strict eye upon the whole tenour of our conduct, and some from praise-worthy motives. Zealous pastors watch the steps of their flocks; affectionate relations or friends observe a mutual attention towards each other, in order to interfere, when necessary, with their advice or assistance; but laying aside all palliatives, the most common principles of the eager enquirers after the circumstances and behaviour of others, are of an inferior stamp. ’Tis an idle curiosity, ’tis envy and malice, which stuffs the brains of so many with the anecdotes of their town. Now, would these carping spectators see and relate things as they really are, would they in doubtful cases vouchsafe to put the most gentle construction or suspend their judgment; their prying into things (which after all do in no wise concern them) would be rather futile than criminal: but how misconstrued and exaggerated are our words, our actions, and even our gestures? our very silence does not escape animadversion. It is not a known truth, that the infections breath of slander tarnishes the purest lives, assigns evil motives to lawful actions, and, much more, puts a sinistrous turn on any, where there is the least equivocal appearance. This is the situation of every member of the church and commu- nity, and the more eminent his talents and virtues, the more is he exposed; the wicked being exceedingly indulgent to each other, but giving no quarters to the virtuous; they sift them without mercy; they cannot bear any should be thought better than themselves. Now this being the case, how shall an honest man or a good chris- tian behave? Shall he discompose himself to lend an ear to these in- cessant rumours, these buzzings of the multitude? Shall he put on a new behaviour, shall he alter the plan of his life upon every new censure of it? Experience tells him that this would be labour in vain,and that to please every body was never yet the lot of any one. We are under many duties to society; true; so are we to ourselves, and these must take the lead. Society forbids us to introduce disor- der and seducement, by a behaviour of an offensive apprearance: but society (herein I include the church, as with respect to us these two bodies make one) I say, treats us with an asperity to which it has no right, by giving an injurious turn to appearances. Must they then be given up to it? Here I think lies the stress, the pre- cise point of the question under hand; to the clearing up of which I offer the following distinctions. I distinguish three sorts of publics, or three classes of persons in the community and in the church, a judicious public, a weak public, and an unjust public. The judicious public, whose decisions are ever squared by equity, and which requires no further of us than the observance of our duty, has a right to our attention with all possible regard. Its voice being no other than that of religion and reason, there is no need of dwelling on proofs of its just claim to deference. If it pronounces certain steps to be inconsiderate, mis- becoming or dangerous, its decree will immediately take place, there’s no pleading any ideal innocence which might be at the bot- tom of those exceptionable procedures; the excuse is frivolous; whatever is really a stumbling block to our rational neighbour, and gives him a sensible offence, cannot be innocent; the precept of ab- staining from all appearance of evil admits of no exception. There is an unjust public, rancorous spies bent on injuring us, and who will be sure to work us continual trouble, whilst we submit our tranquillity to their notions. If master of a plentiful fortune, you make a decent use of it in the conveniencies and entertainments of life, this is exclaimed against as luxury and fastuousness, which you must immediately retrench; and had you at first set out in the strict economy which they require, then their cry would have been, Such stinginess! Is this being a steward of God? this is noting less than trampling the gifts of providence under foot. These, in fine, are a crew whom there is not satisfying, nor should it have any share of our thoughts. Let this public talk on, ’tis the best way to get rid of them; finding their clamours diregarded, they have the wisdom to be slilent; whereas any concern shewn at their tattle, any endea- vours to gratify it, are only so much more matter for giving it a quicker circulation. ’Tis even a kind of entertainment to a spe- culative man who can command his temper, to see and hear the machinations and bustles of these contemptible vermin; he is like one sitting on a lofty rock who sees the waves breaking at his feet. But there remains another public, still more vexatious, these are the weak public; actuated by prejudices and superstitions, they make salvation to depend on a thousand trifles, and are thrown into very painful agitations at meer nothings; with them a gnat is a camel. How are we to behave towards such? are we obliged to conform to their mistakes? In answer to this, which is properly the case of the question I would now clear up, I observe first, that it is the im- mediate end of our Saviour’s injunctions, not to offend any of these Little Ones. If they are real weaknesses in our neighbour, though of themselves they have not absolutely a claim to be humoured, yet re- ligion, and even natural equity teaches us, to condescend to them. To be convinced of this, only represent to yourself the consequences of a different behaviour, and recollect an instance in the apostolic times. All foods are certainly equal as to any inherent sacredness of pollution; meats sacrificed to idols are exposed to sale, which I can buy and eat of without any remorse; but my weaker brother conceits this to be downright idolatry; and if I do so in his pre- sence, he’ll conclude me guilty of that enormity; or even his faith, from his opinion of me, will be staggered, so that possibly he may </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> fall into a real idolatry. Is it a question how we are to act in such a case? Further, what we are pleased to call an insupportable constraint and a grievous sacrifice are not such weighty matters as we would have them pass for. Alas! upon any hint of a great man from whom we expect a lucrative post, we are ready to shew a much more troublesome deference to his humour. The public imagines that you frequent a house of ill repute: let it imagine so, say you, I am conscious of my purity. Not at all, let it not imagine so, this alone hinders all the good effects of your virtues, and weakens the force of example. Sure you can’t hesitate to break off a commerce which is an obstruction to so much good, and whereby your character, other- wise so excellent, becomes of no general use. Thus are many valu- able persons circumstanced towards the weak public, and ‘twould be really hard-heartedness, not to let ourselves down in some measure to its infirmities. Different conditions, tempers, age, and a thousand other circum- stances, may either increase or diminish this deference which is due to the weak public. There is not that person in the world who is or ought to think himself above the world’s tongue. But some there are whom it more especially concerns to keep fair with it; I mean those who stand high either in church or state. For such to say, what care I about the peoples thoughts: is little less than to say, what care I whether I discharge my office with honour to my- self or advantage to the public. They who take upon themselves important employments, are above any other’s called upon to pre- pare themselves for constraints, to forego certain entertainments and pleasures, which though in themselves innocent may be looked upon as of evil tendency. Lastly, an inducement, and a very important one, to this conde- scension to the weak, is the preservation of our own virtues. Yes, if any one be wanting in a sense of what he owes to others, and of the precipices to which his indiscretion leads them, let him mind himself, let him fear for his own salvation. Whatever stock of virtue he may have acquired, still it is possible, it is natural, that the ap- prearance of evil may betray him into the reality; the path is so slippery, that not a few have suddenly found themselves plunged in the mire of vice, who, once, in their calm hours would have startled at any step towards it. It is said of female pudicity, that it is a flower which fades ir- retrievably, and that a suspicion blasts it no less effectually than guilt itself: this is in no small measure applicable to christian vir- tue. A good christian should be accounted such; the natural effect of his amiable character being to diffuse a charming fragrancy, invi- ting others to imitation. Now wilfully to neglect such delightful, such beneficial consequences of his sanctity, is to deprive himself of one of the rewards which God has annexed to it; ’tis turning the back on the inestimable privilege of bringing others to righteousness, and ne- glecting a powerful means for the imrovement of his own. For though good works are not to be done merely with an eye to applause, yet it is certain, that a brilliant reputation, acquired by an exalted uniformity in virtue, is a treasure whose preservation is worthy of all our attention and delicacy. When once this reputa- tion comes to be laid open, there’s one, and often one of the strong- est sences, thrown down. Such and such things are talked of you, say some officious seducers; were you actually guilty, ‘twould be no more. Since the public thus wrongs you, would I make myself its slave, and lay a restraint upon myself, which they will still misinter- pret: since virtue can’t command their good word. I’ll e’en swim with the stream. Thus do the appearances of evil lead to actual evil. That’s far from being all and I affirm it to be a point of exceed- ing difficulty to trace the limits and indicate where appearances are no more than appearances, and where begins the combination with evil. They are like the extremities of shades on paintings, whose delicate gradations of light and shade hinder the eyes from discerning where the light terminates and the shade begins. How many things accounted no more than appearances, viewed in a just light, are very striking evils. For instance, those conversation-freedoms called jo- cularity and sport, if rightly named, are ribaldry and detraction, at least very idle words. Many amusements, used as, and called recrea- tions, are often a frivolous and destructive dissipation. In a word, as there is not exceeding in precaution and diligence where our ever- lasting happiness or misery lie at stake, it behoves every one who has his virtue and salvation at heart, to be very exact and rigid even as to the appearances of evil, and to spare no pains in totally eradi- cating them out of his disposition, that his practical system may be irreproachable. PHILANTHROPOS. To the DELEGATES appointed to represent this Colony, at the ensuing Congress. GENTLEMEN, THE early attention which has been paid to the unhappy situation of Boston, fully convinces me of the cordial attachment of each Colony to its suf- fering sister, and is a striking proof of that laudable zeal, which should on all emergencies animate and in- spire the whole Continent. As I have seen your gene- ral instructions, I mean to offer a few hints in the true and undisguised spirit of freedom, and if the grand line of duty you are directed to pursue, is founded up- on constitutional grounds, and in any degree tends to establish the liberties of America on a happier Base; none can deny your the tribute of applause: should this be the Result of your Assemblage, your names in con- junction with those of your Compatriots, will be entit- led to an honouorable distinction, and the wisdom and </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> propriety of your decisions, will be viewed by Posterity with every mark of respect and esteem. As the Phila- delphians have digested their ideas with the minutest attention, I would if possible advise you to exceed them in recommending moderate measures. Consider the distinguished repute which must attend your surpassing. Reflect on the dishonour which must result from dis- gracing so excellent a Model: and I am sure you will not hesitate a moment where to fix your choice. The extension of Parliamentary authority has founded a general Alarm; yet I am clearly of opinion, that it would have been more consistent with strict justice, and politican prudence, to have had recourse once more, to the customary method of petitioning themade an object of such general concern. Whoever seriously reflects on the critical aspect of public affairs, must discern a train of calamities hovering over the Bostonians; which they might have avoided by a timely compliance with the demands of the British Le- gislature. No attempt to enslave you has yet been adopted, when such foul dark Tyranny approaches, found Policy will evince the necessity of a legal re- sistance. Moderation is the surest road to political happiness. Lord Chatham the great Asserter of public liberty, in the severest terms of reproach, con- demned the destriction of the Tea, as contrary to all laws of humanity and justice; a full proof that how- ever he may disapprove the ministerial Manoeuvres, which have excited so general an attention here, his ideas are not dictated by the same spirit, rather com- prised in a less extent than the American opposition. Some transitory Bickerings arising from the passions incidental to human nature, must naturally be con- veyed into the new Senate House, nor can I well con- ceive how they can be adjusted, except some degrees of precedence are established; for tho’ the office of Dictator is unknown to our Constitution, some exalted dignity might be raised, supported by the general voice, and proved to be in every respect as consistent with the principles of a limited Monarchy, as your right of As- semblage: ———which who dares deny?———It can only be considered as an Innovation, which the Mas- sachusetts-Bay has experienced to a very considerable extent. I well know that the avowed intention of the honorable Delegates of this Province, was only to convince the Parliament of their errors, not to restrain them in their measures. This will I fear be an ardu- ous task: for the ostensible Minister has subdued an inveterate Party, composed of some of the greatest political Geniuses that ever figured in the British An- nals. He is without doubt, one of the ablest Finan- ciers in Europe; add to this a Man of consummate in- tegrity in private life, in high confidence with his So- vereign, now in the Zenith of Power, and if some of the first Commoners in Britain may be believed, has most of the nation on his side in the present American disputes. I do not mean to dishearten you Gentlemen, though I could with great ease point out a numerous tribe of real Hypocrites among your pretended friends in Britain, but only to recommend strict prudence, caution and deliberation in all you undertake. If the intention of the Congress, is only to confirm the Re- solves of the various Assemblies, I think they would have had as permanent an effect, without this general Combination. Now for the material point, if you con- ceive that the happiness, prosperity, and future hopes of yourselves, families, country, friends, are all at stake, I have sanguine hopes, that a general petition to the King, with whom your Contest lies, testifying your loyalty and zeal, which has already appeared in the strongest colours, and at the same time disclaiming all Connection with the Bostonians, and refusing fur- ther assistance till his Majesty is fully satisfied with their general conduct and demeanor, will if supported by the concurrent testimony of the whole Congress, and re- presented in a spirited, consistent, and just manner, be- coming the dignity of Senators, procure the desired re- dress, and secure your happiness as a free people thro’ many succeedinng ages. I am Gentlemen with profound Respect, Your most obedient servant. MODESTUS. Norfolk, August 30, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. * SMYRNA, April 6. The Russians have restored to the French the sum of 100,000 crowns, for effects that had been seized on board French vessels consigned to the Turks, and which had been declared as good prizes. The Venetians sent a vessel to Paros on a similar errand, but have not been able to obtain redress. Algiers, April 24. An English man of war and two frigates, commanded by commodore Dennis, arrived here the 22d of this month, having on board Mr. Frazer, the English Consul. This squadron was saluted by 21 guns, and returned the same. The same day an officer from the man of war landed, being charged with a letter from the King of England to the Dey, by which his Majesty requires his acquiescement to the three following articles, which has occasioned Mr. Frazer’s being sent back, viz. 1st. That neither the Consul, nor any subject of the King of England, who reside here, shall be obliged to kiss the Dey’s hand. 2dly, That the Consul and his Chancellor shall be allowed to wear a sword wherever they please. 3dly, That all the Christian slaves who shall escape on board the boat of any English ship of war, shall be free, and not liable to be claimed; and that Mr. Frazer reside here again as Consul. But the Dey has refused to grant these three articles, and said, that if the Commandant thought proper to come on shore, he might; but that absolutely Mr. Frazer should not set foot on land; and that if these conditions did not please the Commandant, he was at liberty to set sail. We are curious to know what turn this affair will take. MADRID, May 17. The Court has received advice by an express, that the vessels which composed the fleet destined for the Mediter- ranean, had been dispersed by a furious tempest, without its being known as yet what is become of them, except the S. Raphael, and S. Domingo, which are entered into the Port of Algesire, the for- mer without masts, but the second in good condition. —— “The dis- ”persion of this fleet may be a most favourable circumstance for ”the repose of Europe.” PARIS, May 13. The new French King’s mode of dismissing his Granfather’s Ministers contained some degree of humour. He send word to the Duke D’Aiguillion and the chancellor, that they had been too near Louis the fifteenth to be admitted into the pre- sence of his successor, as he has not had yet the small-pox, and that it was to avoid an infection that he had confined their female friend (Madame Barre) to a Convent. WARSAW, May 24. Since the 15th inst. the Prussian troops greatly encrease in Great Poland, their commanding Officers, as in time of war, have sealed up orders, which they dare not open till they arrive at certain places; 600 men of the Lassaw regiment, and 500 of the Ingersleben regiment, and a train of artillery, are just arrive at Kujavia, which foretells a new violation which the King of Prussia intends to commit in that province. Another Prussian camp draws together near Graudnitz, at which the King himself is expected on the 5th of next month; and proper orders have been given to the Magistrates of Thorn to send a certain quantity of hay, oats, straw, and a certain number of large bag- gage waggons to that place, for the use of the camp. The Russian Minister here has received intelligence from the Russian Grand Army, that on the 15th ult. the whole army was be- tween Jalonza and Brailow, a few miles from the banks of the Da- nube; that Count Romanzow left Jassy of the 12th ult. in order to take the commands in chief of the army, and to pass the Danube. On the 18th 19th and 20th inst. we had a very severe frost that all the rivers were covered with ice, and several people on the road were frozen to death. HAGUE, June 1. The most Christian King Louis XVI, on his accession to the throne, having anounced that event to the King George III. of Great-Britain, and at the same time declaring that his desire was to live in peace with all the neighbouring Powers, and and that it would give him pleasure to cultivate the friendship and good understanding which at present subsisted between France and England, to the mutual advantage of both nations, &c. the King of Great-Britain, sensible of this politeness and testimony of friend- ship, hath wrote a letter with his own hand to his most Christian Majesty, wherein his Britannic Majesty presents his compliments of condolance on the death of the late King, and those of felicitation to the new Monarch upon his accession to the throne; and these compliments are accompanied with assurances from his Britannic Majesty, that he shall embrace every opportunity to render solid and lasting the union and friendship which happily subsists between the two kingdoms, &c. * SMYRNA is a City in the Province of NATOLIA, in lesser ASIA, subject to the Turks, 4 Miles in circumference, inhabited by different Nations, viz. Turks, Greek, Armenian, and Latin Christians: It lies in 27 d. 25 m. E. Long. 38. 28 N. Lat.; it is supposed to contain 50,000 People. It is the principal Mart in the Levant; most of the Maritime Powers in EUROPE, have Con- suls there, for the superintendance of their Trade. LONDON, May 23. PROCEEDINGS on the QUEBEC BILL YESTERDAY in the House of Commons, the order of the day for the House to go into a Committee of ways and means for raising a supply in his Majesty’s colony of Quebec being called for, Lord North arose, and set forth that he had been infor- med, that it would be highly beneficial to the Canadians, if they had a communication with the West-Indies, in preference to North America; but desired to call on Sir Thomas Mills, Receiver-Gene- ral,, who would give the House more information. Sir Thomas Mills being called in, Lord North asked him, ”Whether, if the Canadians had a commerce with the West In- dies, it would not be preferable to a commerce with North Ameri- ca?” He answered in the affirmative. “Whether a distillery being allowed in Quebec would not be highly beneficial to Canada?” Yes. ”Whether he knew if any disputes had arisen in Canada concern- ing the paying of duties; what methods have been used to make the inhabitants pay the duties; and what had been the result of those methods?” He said, there had been a trial at law in Cana- da to oblige persons to pay certain duties, and that the jury had gi- ven a verdict for the defendants. “Whether he knew there had been a trial in the court of Common Pleas here, concerning the right of paying the duties in Canada, in which a verdict was given for the Crown; and whether there had been a second trial in Ca- nada, since the trial in England; and whether the Canadians jury had altered their opinion on account of the verdict given here?” Sir Thomas said, he well knew a verdict had been obtained, here, and a second trial had at Quebec, but that the jury there again gave a verdict for the defendants. “Whether he thought a duty laid upon dry goods imported into Canada would answer any good ends?” No. “If he knew the amount of the revenue there?” 12,000£. “What was the amount of the French duties?” 3000£. ”If he did not think a duty on spirits would answer the purposes of raising a revenue, without injuring the subjects there?” Yes. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> He was asked several more questions, to which he gave ready ans- wers, and was then ordered to withdraw. Lord North, after a short preface, chiefly remarking on the in- formation the witness had given the House, proposed the following resolutions: That a duty of 3d. sterling per gallon be laid on all British spirits imported into Canada, the produce of the West Indies. That a duty of 1s. per Gallon be laid on all spirits imported into Canada, the produce of North America. That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all molasses or syrup, imported into Canada by in British ships. That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all mo- lasses or syrup imported into Canada in West-India bottoms. That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all molasses imported into Cana da in North America in foreign bottoms. That a duty of 1£. 16s. be paid for every license granted to any persons who shall sell liquors or spirtis of any kind, or keep any public house in Canada. Mr. Pultney, and Mr. W. Burke, desired to know if the duty of 1 £. 16s. for every license was to be, as usual, a fee to the Go- vernor? Lord North said the following resolutions would explain it; That all the above duties be collected towards raising a revenue for paying the civil government, and for the better administration of justice in Canada. That all the above duties should be collected over and above any duties now in being there. Mr. Pultney desired to know what the former duties were. Lord North and Mr. Gray Cooper answered, the same as were paid in all the other colonies. He then rose, and said probably some objections might arise to having a distillery in Quebec, as it was a corn country, and that the Canadians, rather than pay the duties proposed, would distil all their own liquors, and thereby baulk government from receiving any revenue from the duties now mentioned; that in such a case, he said, he had another scheme to propose, which was, if govern- ment found the Canadians really did distil all their corn, which he believed would be impossible, then he should move for excise-officers to be appointed, in order to collect the inland duties, which would equally answer the same purpose. May 25, The Bishop of Cracow complaining to the Emperor, that by the disturbances in Poland, his losses amounted ot more than twelve millions of florins; the Emperor answered, he was con- cerned for his loss, but comfort yourself, nay good Lord Bishop, all the twelve Apostles never had so much to lose. Whenever a king of France dies, there is a model of him taken off in wax, which is deposited in great state in the chapel of St Dennis surrounded with lamps, which are constantly buring night and day, till the death of his successor; when the same ceremony is observed with him. Yesterday came on according to order in the Upper Assembly, the third reading of the Bill for providing Quarters for the Officers and troops in North America, the Bill was accordingly read a third time by the Clerk, and upon the question being put, whether the the bill should pass, Lord Chatham got up and spoke for upwards of an hour in a very nervous and sensible manner. During the course of his speech his Lordship highly condemned the refractory behaviour of the Americans, but at the same time disapproved of the measures taken by administration, looking upon them as harsh, oppressive and tyrannical. When he had concluded, Lord Suffolk spoke for a short time, and was answered by Lord Temple, who closed the debate. The question was again put, that this bill do now pass, and the House divided, contents 57, not contents 16. Lord Chatham was so infirm, that he was obliged to support himself with a crutch during the time he spoke yesterday in the House of Peers. Yesterday Lord North laid before the House of Commons several papers relative to Quebec. A letter from Leghorn gives an account, that four Russian and six Turkish men of war have had an engagement in the Archipela- go, and after a very obstinate contest, two of the latter were burnt and a third sunk; the other three after losing the greatest part of their crews, were obliged to yield to the Russians. May 30. The troops that are embarked for America, are pro- vided with ammunition equal to 64 rounds per man. By a letter from Elsineur we learn, that the King of Denmark has made some material alterations in the affairs of that Kingdom. The Duke of Holstein, his Majesty’s Uncle, is made Commander in chief of the army. Admiral Rayter presides over the naval af- fairs. The Queen Dowager is seldom seen at court, and Prince Frederick is entirely excluded in public affairs. However there is not the least prospect of an accommodation taking place with the Queen Matilda. By a private letter from Vienna we are informed, that the three criminals concerned in burning the Imperial Magazine at Diern- hrotte, upon April the 18th, were conducted thither upon the 29th at midnight, under a numerous escort of cavalry. The principle criminal, a French Abbe, was seized at the Inn, La cour de Baviere; the Spanish Officer, late in the regiment of ____, was seized in the suburb of Leopolstadt; and the Portuguese Jew, who paid the villains that provided the combustibles for this diabo- lical purpose, was yesterday seized at Enzerdoff. The French Abbe, upon being threatened with the torture, con- fessed he had received 12,000 livres, by remittances from Paris, for this horrid transaction, &c. &c. &c. The consequences of this dis- covery, it is apprehended, will cement in the strongest manner, our union with his Majesty of Prussia. Every circumstance relative to this melancholy transaction is observed in the strictest silence, for reasons too obvious to mention. June 4. A Gentleman officially connected with the proprietors of Pennsylvania assures us, that during the course of the last year, up- wards of twenty Thousand emigrants from Great Britain and Ire- land, arrived and settled in different parts of the province of Pen- sylvania. If any thing like a proportionable number have emigra- ted to the other colonies, the conceit of an AMERICAN EMPIRE in embryo will not appear quite so fanciful, so visionary, or utopian, as some men would persuade us to believe. Yesterday, by virtue of a commission from his Majesty, the Royal Assent was given to the following Bills, viz. The Bill for raising a certain sum by Loans on Exchequer Bills.< The Bill to provide commodious quarters for the Officers and Soldiers in America. The Bill to regulate the Prices of Corn imported and exported. The Bill for continuing an act for allowing the Exportation of Rice from Carolina and Georgia to the Southward of Cape Fini- sterre. The Bill relative to the residence of Persons elected Members to serve in Parliament. June 7. Orders were lately sent down from the Admiralty of France, to several of the sea ports, for opening houses of rendezvous for seamen. And it may be depended on, that a very formidable naval armament will soon by ready for sea. Four new ships of 74 guns each, are ordered to be laid on the stocks at Brest; and that they may be got ready for sea with the greatest expedition, an additional number of hands are ordered to be employed on them. June 9. The Lords of the Admiralty have issued commissions for buying up in Ireland 900 casks of beef and 500 barrels of pork, for the use of his Majesty’s navy. June 10. Letters from Venice say, “A very dangerous insur- rection, broke out lately at Grand Cairo, in which the Governor, with the other Turkish officers were murdered. June 11. They write from Lisbon, that the Lanseroon, a Dutch man of war, of 50 guns, is lost about fifteen leagues from that place, and all the crew, consisting of upwards of 460 souls, peri- shed. June 13. Yesterday a courier with dispatches, said to be respect- ing an armistice now negociating between the Russians and the Turks, arrived at St. James’s from Sir Robert Gunning, K. B. Ambassador to the court of Petersburgh. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> June 18. The Prussian Monarch, we hear, has greatly lowered in his demands and altered his tone since the demise of Louis XV. He now begins to fear that Great Britain will be at least neutral, while France and the Emperor join to confine him within the limits he possessed at the breaking out of the general war in 1741. The Dutch are now building at Flushing, Amsterdam, and other ports upwards of 20 ships of the line. June 21. Orders were yesterday given for his Majesty’s carriage and attendants to be ready at St. James’s at two o’clock for his Majesty to go to the House of Peers on Wednesday to give the royal assent to the bill for raising money by lottery: The Sinking Fund bill: The bill for laying several additional duties on liquors imported into the province of Quebec: The bill for regulating and ascertaining the weights to be made use of in weighing the gold and silver coin: The bill for applying a sum of money for recoining the gold: The bill for relief of insolvent debtors: The expiring laws bill: And the Laleham inclosure; and the bill for regulating the go- vernment of the province of Quebec; after which his Majesty will make a speech from the throne. And both Houses will prorogue for the summer. By the last letters received from abroad, it is certain the King of Prussia has raised 40,000 additional troops, so that he will again soon appear at the head of 250,000 men in the field. All reports about his misunderstanding with the Emperor are only calculated for private purposes, as are the many attacks upon Dantzic. That town has, and will have a better established trade than before, when once exactly agreed on their new form of government. The North America ships, which cannot procure a freight home, propose taking in emigrants from a sister kingdom. As soon as the intelligence arrived in America, that the Parlia- ment had laid a tax on the Colonists, the legislature of their pro- vinces immediately laid an embargo on all ships belonging to Eng- land and the West-India islands, and ordered their ports to be shut against all trade with Great-Britain. The province of New-York received the Boston-Port bill by Capt. Cooper, in 27 days from London, and some time before General Gage’s arrival; they that same evening called the inhabitants toge- ther, printed off the bill, with a copy of several letters from Eng- land, and dispersed ten thousand; they sent off some to Boston, some to Philadelphia, to Virginia, Carolina, and all round the dif- ferent colonies. Many of the most rich and trading men (one in particular who has five ships) desired to have an embargo laid on all shipping to the West-Indies; to store up all provisions, and stop all trade. The people approved of the scheme, and in less than 24 hours Philadelphia was alarmed, and came into the same resolution: the people think in America, that England is mad.— What will they think when the Canada bill comes to hand, as it is gone off with all the other wise acts hurried through at this time of infatuation? The friends to mankind are all much alarmed; honesty is not fled, but surely sleeps. Extract of a letter from Madrid, April 17. ”it is now the absolute and avowed intention of this Court, to take part against the Russians in the Mediterranean; and for that purpose are the squadrons intended which have been fitted out at Cadiz and Seville, that which was fitted out at Ferrol having sailed for the West-Indies. Orders having been sent to the two first men- tioned places to raise 4000 seamen immediately to man the squad- rons. This resolution causes much amazement, as it was the opi- nion of most people, that if Spain should take up arms, it would be in favour of the Russians. Extract of a letter from LISBON, April 29. ”By all accounts from the coast of Africa, we learn, that the Emperor of Morrocco is fitting out 30 large ships of war, which are to be commanded by Renegadoes, and to have the best sailors in the kingdom.” EXTRACT of a letter from DOVER, May 17. The most authentic accounts from Paris, since the death of the King, are, that the Duke de Nivernois will be Prime Minister, and that the Duke de Choiseul will take a principal share in administra- tion. EXTRACT of a letter from HAMBURGH, May 17. ”They write from Berlin, that the King has ordered an army of 20,000 men to encamp near Oliva; and that he himself is going to review them; a circumstance which must greaty terrify the Dant- zickers.” May 28. A gentleman arrived from Madrid, assures us, that 11 capital ships of war are now building in different dock yards belong- ing to his Catholic Majesty. Extract of a letter from Dundee, May 20. ”At a numerous meeting of the Burghers and broad cloth mer- chants of this Burgh, they took under their consideration the vast sum of money sent from this place to England for broad cloths; and unanimously resolved to erect a broad cloth manufactory here, in which they are all to be concerned.” Extract of a letter from Madrid, May 30. ”Not withstanding the pacific smile, which apparently spreads itself over the affairs of this Court, there cannot be any thing more certain than the assurance intelligent people maintained here, that the Spanish ministry are afraid of being soon involved in a war; or why all the preparations by land and sea, which have ben for some time and are still carried on with unabated vigour at Cadiz, at Sevil- le, at Ferrol, at Carthagena and every where? Ships are fitting out, and at all those places, offices are opened for the registering of seamen; recruits for the army are raising, and the whole military of this kingdom is undergoing regulations which were planned by Gen. O’Reilly, Governor of this capital, and under his inspection carried into execution.” Extract of a letter from Petersburgh, June 1. ”Fresh advices have been just received, of the entire dispersion of the rebels, and that tranquility is entirely restored to the pro- vinces. After their late defeat, the rebels formed themselves into several little parties, but by the vigilance and activity of the Impe- rial troops have been entirely dispersed or taken prisoners. Pu- gatscheff himself has assuredly found means to escape into Arme- nia; but it will be made a particular article in any treaty of peace with the Turks, that he shall be delivered up. His Imperial high- ness the Grand Duke is preparing to set out to inspect the forts on the frontiers towards Sweden.” Exfract of a letter from MARLI, June 6. ”By a new arrangement, les petites Ecuries of the Queen are suppressed, and all changed into one. At Versailles there will be 30 coach sets of 8 horses each, furnished by the King’s hara in Brandenburgh and the provinces of France, 600 English horses for hunting, and 600 from the provinces, at Fontainbleau 20 coach sets, half English, half Brandenbourgh, of 8 horses each, 400 Eng- lish hunters, and 400 from the provinces of France, and the same number at Compeigne; the whole amounting to 3360 horses, of which the number formerly amounted to 6000, but never more than 5000 effective. A set of foreigners, as well as a set of natives, have offered to buy them, and renew them from time to time, bet ter than they now are, at the rate of forty-five louis d’ors per horse and to feed them for eight livres, or 7s. 6d. a week each, which makes another saving of 20 millons of livres yearly. It is not doub- ted, with such oeconomy, that France will be in a short time out of debt, and able to lay up a store of resources in time of need.” </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> CHARLESTOWN, (SOUTH-CAROLINA,) July 29. The 6th ultimo, at Charlestown, South-Carolina, there was the largest meeting of the inhabitants ever known there, in order to obtain the sense of the Colony on the present alarming state of A- merican affairs; when they came into many spirited Resolves, and confirmed the choice of their Delegates, to meet at the congress at Philadelphia the first Monday in September next, viz. Henry Middle- ton, John Rutledge, Thomas Lynch, Christopher Gadsden, and Edward Rutledge, Esqrs. The general Meeting holden at Savannah in Georgia, on Wednesday last, was adjourned to Wednesday, August 10th, when it is expected resolutions similar to those of the other Provinces will be come into. There is no probability, at present, of the Creek Indians giving any further satisfaction for the late outrages and murders. It is said they have received assurances of aid from the Cherokees. This day a messenger arrived here express from his Excellency Governor Martin of North-Carolina, with dispatches to his Honour the Lieutenant Governor, and the Superintendant of Indian Affairs. Private letters by the said express inform us, that the Shawanese and other Indians have commenced hostilities, and penetrated a considerable way into the province of Virginia, where they have murdered a great many families, and reduced the western part of the country to great distress. The General Assembly of North-Carolina, which stood proro- gued to the 16th of this month, is further prorogued to the 26th of September next. The General Assembly of this Province is to meet here on Tuesday next. August 4. On Thursday last the general assembly of this pro- vince met here according to prorogation. The honourable the com- mons house recognized and agreed to the several resolutions which were come into at the general meeting of the Inhabitants holden at the exchange in this town on the 6th, 7th and 8th days of July last, and voted the sum of fifteen hundred pounds sterling for de- fraying the expence of the gentlemen then appointed deputies, in behalf of this province, to meet the deputies of the other provinces in a general congress. The house likewise prepared a messsage to the Lieutenant Governour, desiring, in case of any alarm on the frontiers from the Indians, that he would order the Inhabitants their to be supplied with arms and amunition, and that the house would defray the expence thereof; but before the said message could be engrossed, his honour sent for the speaker and member into the council-chamber, where he was pleased to prorogue the general assembly of this province to Tuesday the sixth day of September next. BOSTON, July 23. At a town meeting on Tuesday last, the methods proposed for employing such as are out of business by the operation of the Port- Bill were approved; a circular letter to the other towns, relative to the bills for vacating our charter, was reported, and accepted by the town. The meeting stands adjourned to Tuesday the 9th day of August. The following is the form of the notification for the above. NOTIFICATION. Agreeable to the order of the town at their last meeting— The freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston legally qualified, rateable at twenty pounds estate, to a single rate (besides the Poll) are hereby notified to meet at Faneuil-Hall, on Tuesday the 26th of July instant, at ten o’clock in the forenoon; then and there to determine on the expediency of appointing a Committee of seven by ballot, for the purpose of considering of pro- per measures to be adopted for the common safety during those ex- igencies of our public affairs, which may reasonably be expected, when the acts of the British parliament, altering the course of jus- tice, and annihilating our free constitution, shall be enforced in the province; —the Committee to make report :—to consider of what measures are right and proper for the town to adopt at this time re- lative to the building of one or more houses, building one or more vessels, repairing or paving the public streets, erecting or enlarging wharves on the town’s land, or any other public work (to be carri- ed on by monies arising from voluntary donations) for the employ- ment of the poor of the town of Boston, at this time of general ca- lamity: —to consider whether the town will sell any, and what part of the real estate belonging to the town, lying within the limits thereof :—to consider what further measures are proper to be ta- ken upon the present exigency of our public affairs more especially relative to the late edict of a British Parliament, for blocking up the harbour of Boston, and annihilating the trade of this town—and to act upon such other matters as may properly come before them. By order of the Select-Men, WILLIAM COOPER, Town-Clerk. Boston, July 23, 1774. N. B. Such tradesmen and others, inhabitants of this town, as are under necessity for want of employment in their several occupa- tions by the act of Parliament, called the Boston Port Bill, are de- sired to bring in their names to the Committee appointed to consi- der of ways and means for their employment or relief; who will attend for that purpose at Faneuil-Hall, on every day (Lord’s day excepted) between the first and tenth day of August next, from three to seven o’clock in the afternoon. Saturday last a vessel arrived here with 1000 bushels of grain, as a present for the distressed Poor of this town, from our truly wor- thy Friends and Brethren of Weathersfield, in the colony of Con- necticut. July 27. Friday last two companies of the 64th regiment went from the castle to encamp near his Excellency Governor Gage’s seat in Danvers. Tuesday last there was a meeting of the inhabitants of this town, to consider of ways and means for employing the poor, &c. The meeting was adjourned to a future day. Every part of this extensive continent so far as we have yet heard, appear to be deeply interested in the fate of this unhappy town. Many and great are the donations we have already received; and many more we have good reason to expect. The cry of hunger is not so great as was at first expected. Even our poorest people have not yet suffered for the want of bread.—May that Being who hath the hearts of all in his hands, and who turneth them as he plea- seth, still dispose our sympathising brethren to continue their be- nefactions, till we are happily relieved from our present difficulties.— The Governor of Connecticut has appointed the 31st of August next as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer throughout that colony. August 8. On the first of June last the brig Sally, of Lancas- ter, bound from Jamaica to that port, was cast away on Cape Co- rienties, the west end of Cuba: She was laden with Rum, Sugar, &c. and her crew, twelve in number, were taken off the wreck by Capt. Russel, of the ship King George of Boston, from Jamaica, for Bristol; who, being short of Provisions, put the people on board different vessels as he came across them. Since our last arrived here from the southward, General Lee, a </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> gentleman who has sustained several important military trusts, and is a great friend to American Liberty. Last Tuesday morning came to town from Marblehead, twelve cart load of good salt Fish, also a quantity of oyl, being the gene- rous donation of our sympathising brethren of that place.—The above provisions having been judged by the revenue officers not to be,, victuals” * (the word in the port-Bill) for the necessary use and sustenance of the inhabitants of the town of Boston,” it was there- fore not permitted to be brought into this port ‘Coastwise.’ — The benefaction of Rice from South-Carolina, has since its arrival, re- mained there in the same predicament; but, we hear, that it is allowed to be an article of food, and not solely of merchandise, and may be brought in by water; also that permission is given for launching the vessels that are now on the stocks here; which liberty, for some time past, has been refused. * Victuals signifies sustenance or things necessary to live upon, as meat and provisions. See Dict. Arts and Sciences, also Bailey Johnson, Dyche, Entick, &c. &c. &c. PHILADELPHIA, August 8. On the 1st inst. was spoke with by a Pilot, Capt. Morriss’s sloop from New-York for Maryland, out four days, who informed him that the evening before, he saw a ship bottom up, about 10 miles off Barnagat, but it blowing fresh and a heavy sea running, he could not stay by her. Extract of a letter from a Gentleman of the first character in Charlestown, South-Carolina, to his friend at Boston, dated July 12, 1774. ”Your situation at this time is truly hazardous and trying, but you will not fail for want of support, because all British America are your friends. For God’s Sake be firm and discreet at this time. The good people of this Colony have sent you one Sloop load of Rice, and we shall send you more.—I should suppose a Non-Im- and Non Exportation would bring us relief.—I think this seems to be the sense of almost all the colonies.———And such a measure would place America in such a consequential point of view, as would astonish all Europe. I think we have the Cards in our hands; but if we do not play them with caution, we shall be juggled out of the Game. ”Our fears are about you, that you may not despond, and give up; for I am sorry to see you have so many adders in your own bosoms, who may sting you to death.—Pity it is, that Hutchinson should have gone home with so many names of Addressers: It will do no good, but much Hurt, I fear. ”At this time of imminent danger Politics should be the theme of the day, and our dreams at night should of the situation of our country. However bad it is, if Boston does but persevere, and be prudent, her Sisters. and Neighbours will work out her salvation, without recourse to Arms.—Unanimity must be the great leading Star.” A correspondent observes, that Lord North is justly entitled to the thanks of America, for the firm and happy union of all her councils; an union which no other minister of the present reign has had the hardiness to effect. Since out last arrived here the ship Hannah, Capt. Mitchel, from Londonderry with 400 passengers:—On his passage the 4th inst. he had a severe gust, in which the lightening struck his main- mast, shivered the top mast and top-sail yard to pieces; when it came to the deck, it seemed to divide, so that a part went down the fore hatch way, and the other part down the steerage, and from thence out of one side where it started a plank and thirteen trunnels.—In its progress, it killed one of the passengers who was a-sleep in the steerage, and wounded several others, who are since recovered. Wednesday last arrived here the brig Charlestown Packet, Capt. Wright, from Charlestown, South-Carolina, with whom came pas- sengers, the Hon. Henry Middleton and Edward Rutledge, Esqrs. two of the Gentlemen who are nominated to represent that colony at the ensuing congress; the other three, viz, Thomas Lynch, John Rutledge, and Christopher Gadsden, Esqrs. we hear, are to come passengers in the brig Sea Nymph, Capt. Moore, who was to leave that port the 15th instant. August 17. Capt. Johnston from Liverpool, the 3d inst. in lat. 32 : 45, long. 69, spoke Capt. Spence, form New-York, for Liverpool. Captain Butterfield, from Hispaniola, on the 7th inst. in Lat. 37, Long. 74, spoke a brig, Cap. Hinshaw, from Gibraltar, for New-York 11 weeks out. Capt. Williams from London, on the 7th of June, in lat. 49 57, long. 5 : 14, spoke Capt. Lawrence from New-York, for Lon- don : On the 19th ult. in lat. 39 : 40, long. 49 : 39, spoke Capt. Shroudy, belonging to this port, from Virginia for Cadiz, out 11 days : And on the 5th instant, in lat. 38 : 2, long. 69 : 56, spoke a ship, Capt. Bensley, from Virginia for White-Haven, out 7 days, all well. A gentleman who came to town on Sunday, last, got a passage in one of our pilot-boats, which he met at sea, from on board the sloop Friendship, Capt. Bull, on board of which he was passenger, and informs, that the said sloop was bound from Wilmington, North-Carolina, for Salem, with 300 barrels of provisions, as a donation from said town, for the relief of the besieged Bostonians; and that there was another cargo of provisions ready, and would follow soon—that the sloop belonged to a Mr. Quince, who gene- rously furnished her for the voyage, without fee, freight, or reward, that the people seemed to have a just sense of the injury done them; that they were to have a meeting to chuse Delegates the 20th of August, as may be seen by their Resolves, &c. NORFOLK, September 1st, 1774. We are informed by a letter from North Carolina, dated August 27th, that the following persons have been taken up and carried to New-Bern gaol, by express orders from the Governor. They are charged with counterfeiting the paper currency of this Province. Viz. Timothy Green quack doctor, Cons. Cullonon school master, Charles Valentine Harvey engraver, and John Taylor, also several others, whose names are unknown. Extract of a Letter, from a Gentleman at York in England, to his friend in Norfolk, Virginia; dated June 24, 1774. ”This Tea affair is only in other words what you may call a Stamp-Act, and the only grand question or dispute lies in this whether the Americans (of right) can be taxed here or not? This is easily solved with you, and you will find the Americans have many friends here; (how powerful they may be, time only will shew); one thing I am sorry for, that this affair has broke out this year; had it been the next, you would have had a new Parlia- ment, as there will be a general election in May or June 1775, the people of Boston and the Massachusetts Bay Province, are the only Victims threatened with vengeance, but what their fate may be, will in the end, be the fate of all the Colonies. The emigration of people from all parts of England is very ama- zing indeed, and if no stop is put to it, England will really be drained of multitudes of Mechanics of all sorts, also people of con- siderable property; ships are daily taken up for this purpose, and the spirit of emigration daily encreases; — America that land of promise is their cry.” </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ENTERED INWARD. Brig Douglass, from Antigua & Nevis, with Rum and Sugar, Sloop Porgey, from Antigua, with Rum and brown Sugar. Schooner Necessity, from barbadoes, with Rum, Port Wine, Butter and Hams. Schooner Rebecca, from Philadelphia, with Rum, Molasses, Wheat, Fans, Hay, Oyl, Soap, and Clover seed. Sloop Euphan, from Anstruther, with European Goods. Ship Sparling, from Liverpool, with European Goods. Sloop Francis, from Bermuda, with Ballast. Brig Francis, from Bermuda with Rum. CLEARED OUTWARD. Brig Peggy, for Surinam, with Flour, Bread, Pork, Beef, Plank, Hoops, Staves, Rum, and Wine. Brig Liberty, for Barbadoes, with Corn Flour, Staves, & Shingles. Sloop Lady Catherine, for New-York, with Hemp and Rice, Brig Dolphin, for New-York, with Hemp. Brig Hamilton, for London, with Turpentine, Staves, and Snakeroot. TO BE SOLD. To the highest bidder, on Saturday the 3d, of September next, THE Brigantine May, of which James Conyers, at present is master; with her boat and all other materials. She is a double decked, square stern vessel, Virginia built; between four and five years old, burthen 6000 bushels; and remarked for having made quick passages. She now lays at Portsmouth, where she may be viewed, by applying to said master, or to JOHN HEFFERNAN, and Co. Credit will be allowed to the 25th April 1775, giving bond and security to GEORGE KELLY. V. M. *** We desire all those who have accounts with us, to send them in that they may be settled and discharged. And do request of those indebted to us, to make immediate payment, as we are o- bliged to close our business in this country without delay. JOHN HEFFERMAN & Co. Portsmouth, August 13, 1774. THE subscriber having sold on commission, for John Sym Esq; a quantity of Flour payable in April last, for which he has not received one shilling. And since, has disposed of another quan- tity payable at the ensuing October court; begs leave to acquaint those, who are not punctual at the next meeting, that he will either deliver up their notes and accounts to the above Gentleman, or bring suit for the same immediately, as he shall direct. I have for sale, a genteel Post Chaise, very little made use of, which may be had at first cost, by applying to MATTHEW PHRIP. Norfolk, August 28, 1774. For Charter to any Part of EUROPE. THE Ship SPARLING, William Priestman Master, Burthen about 500 Hogsheads, 13000 Bushels, or 2500 Barrels.———For Terms, apply to JOHN LAWRENCE & Co. WHO have just imported in said vessel from Liverpool, Irish Linens, Oznaburgs, Kendal Cottons, Felt Hats, Sail Canvas, Mold and Dipt Candles, Hard Soap, Nails, Loaf Sugar, fine Salt, Coals, Queen’s China Plates in small Crates, Seine Twine, bottled Beer, Cheese, &c. &c. &c. They have also for Sale West India Rum, Old Spirits, Muscova- do Sugar, Coffee, Ginger, Pimento, Molasses, Madeira Wine, &c. Norfolk, August 30, 1774. HAVING taken Mr. Foushee into Partnership the 20th of April last; we are very desirous to settle our old Concern. We therefore beg, that those indebted will either discharge their Accounts or give bond.——Mr. Andrew Martin will call on them for that purpose; and as we have already given great Indul- gence, we hope our friends will comply with this reasonable Re- quest. RAMSAY & TAYLOR. Norfolk, August 30th, 1774. TO THE PUBLIC. WHEREAS a certain Samuel Calvert, has lately published an Advertisement in the Norfolk Intelligencer, importing that the Subscriber has trumpt up an unreasonable account against him; but as both he and she are well known in this town; the confiding in her general character, the justice of her cause, and the candour of those worthy Gentlemen who are pleased to frequent her house; chearfully submits the whole affair to their impartial judgment. She however begs leave to observe that the warning he thinks fit to give those Gentlemen who choose, (as he expresses it) to go upon Credit at her house, may possibly with much greater pro- priety be applied to himself, as few she believes will choose to per- mit him to go greatly upon Credit on their Books, whether incli- nation or necessity may prompt him to desire it: But the said Samuel Calvert’s propensity to scandal, is notorious; and it can be proved that he has frequently been heard without the least pre- vious provocation, but purely from a certain malevolence of heart which seems indeed peculiar to himself, to traduce the most re- spectable characters of Gentlemen whose greatest praise is to be his very reverse in all respects. Callous and insensible as he is to all manner of Reproof, and steeled against every suggestion of remorse for his calumniating disposition, she knows it is in vain to remind him of these words of a celebrated Poet. ”Who steals my purse steals trash, steals nothing; ”’Twas mine, ’tis his, and may be slave to thousands: But he that filches from me my good name, Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed. But as my friends may be of opinion I do his vile Advertisement too much honour in taking any notice of it; I therefore desist, and shall in future with respect to him observe the salutary advice Solo- mon gives us in Proverbs, chap. xxvl. v. 4. W. Nesbit. Norfolk, August 29, 1774. COFFEE to be Sold Cheap for Cash or on short Credit, by HARMANSON, & HARVEY. NORFOLK, September 1, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. WHILE beauty and pleasure are now in their prime, And folly and fashion expect our whole time, Ah let not those phantoms our wishes engage, Let us live so in youth that we blush not in age. Tho’ the vain and the gay may attend us a while, Yet let not their flattery our prudence beguile, Let us covet those charms that will never decay, Nor listen to all that deceivers can say. ”How the teints of the rose, and the jess’min’s perfume, ”The eglantine’s fragrance, the lilac’s gay bloom, ”Tho’ fair and tho’ fragrant unheeded may lie, ”For that neither is sweet when FLORELLA is by.” I sigh not for beauty, nor languish for wealth, But grant me, kind Providence, virtue and health, Then richer than Kings, and as happy as they, My days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away. When age shall steal on me and youth is no more, And the moralist Time, shakes his glass at my door, What charm in lost beauty or wealth shou’d I find? My treasure, my wealth, is a sweet peace of mind. That peace I’ll preserve then, as pure as ’twas giv’n, And taste in my bosom an earnest of Heav’n, For virtue and wisdom can warm the cold scene, And sixty may flourish as gay as sixteen. And, when long I the burthen of life shall have borne, And Death with his sickle shall cut the ripe corn, Resign’d to my fate, without murmur or sigh, I’ll bless the kind summons and lie down and die. ADVERTISEMENTS. RUN AWAY. FROM the subscriber on Friday the 12th instant, a Negro Boy named FELIX, about nineteen years of age; he is a na- tive of St. Michael’s one of the Western Islands, talks Portugueze fluently, but has bad English; he is five feet eight inches high, very black, smart, and of an insinuating disposition; he stuffers a- little in his speech. It is probable he may attempt to get on board some vessel; therefore all Masters of vessels are hereby forewarned from receiving or harbouring him.——A genteel Reward will be given any Person, who shall bring him to me, or secure him so as I may have him again. SAMUAEL KER. Portsmouth, August 15, 1774. JAMES HALDANE, COPPER-SMITH, and BRASS FOUNDER, in CHURCH STREET near the CHURCH, NORFOLK. Continues to carry on his BUSINESS as Usual MAKES and Sells all sorts of Copper Work, viz. Stills, Brewing Coppers, Sugar Boilers, Ful- lers, and Hatters Coppers, Brass MILL Work, Capu- chin Plate-Warmers, Tea-Kitchins, all sorts of Ship, Fish, and Wash Kettles, Stew Pans, Dutch Ovens, Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans, Coffee and Chocolate Pots, &c. at the most Reasonable Rates; He gives the best Pri- ces, for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter or Lead. Those who are so obliging as favour me with their employ in the mending or tinning Old Work, may depend on having them soon done, and in the neatest and compleatest manner. JAMES HALDANE. Norfolk, August 16, 1774. All persons indebted to the subscribers, are de- sired to make speed payments; and prevent trouble to WILLIAM AYLES, and Co. N. B. I observe that Mr. LOVE, has taken the liberty to inform the public; that I have no authority to receive payments: am much surprised at the Gentle- man, and hope no person will pay any regard to him, as I have the books in my possession, and will give proper receipts, for whatever I may receive for that concern WILLIAM AYLES. NORFOLK, AUGUST 18, 1774. LATELY IMPORTED From LONDON. A Variety of the last published Books, Pamphlets, Poems and Plays; Also a neat Assortment of Stationary Wares, as Paper of all Sorts, Dutch Quills, Was and Wafers, fine Asses Skin memo- randum Books, Pocket Books, Letter-Cases, Morroco Etwees with Instruments, Maps, black and red Ink-Powder, Pencils, Standishes, of the neatest Construction; Sea Books, blank Forms of Seamen’s Articles, Policies of Insurance, Bills of Lading, Indentures, Bonds of different Kinds, Bills of Exchange, Deeds of Lease and Release, Prices Current, Ink Glasses of different Shapes, Laycock’s appro- ved Leather Ink Pots, &c. &c. &c. To be Sold at the Printing Office by WILLIAM DUNCAN & Co. N. B. Orders for Blank Books plain or ruled, bound in any Size, Form, or Taste, will be finished with Expedition, and Care taken that they be duly forwarded. *** Printing Work done in all its Branches at moderate Prices </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Norfolk, August 18, 1774. THE Subscribers have for Sale on Consignment, for Ready Money or Short Credit: Madeira Wine of the Sterling and Virginia quality, three years old, Teneriff Wine, Brown Rolls by the Bale; a large Assortment of Worsted Stockings, Coarse and Fine Seine Twine, White Rope from six to twelve threads. Also the best bottled Port and Claret Wines; Rum, Sugar, Coffee, Pimento, Ginger, &c. LOGAN, GILMOUR, & Co Norfolk, August 17, 1774. JUST PUBLISHED , and to be SOLD, at the PRINTING-OFFICE HERE. AMERICAN EDITIONS of Juliet Grenville, or the History of the Human Heart, in two Volumes, by the celebrated Mr. Brooke. Domestic Medecine, or the family Physician, be- ing an attempt to render the Medical art more gene- rally useful, by shewing People what is in their own power, both with respect to the prevention and Cure of Diseases, by regimen and simple Medecine; by Dr. Buchan of the Royal College of Physicians EDIN- BURGH. Essay’s on the Character, Manners and Genius of Women in different Ages. Quincy’s Observations on the Act of Parliament commonly called the Boston Port-Bill, with thoughts on civil society and standing Armies. New Sermons to Asses; by the author of Sermons to Asses. Norfolk, August 18, 1774. ALL GENTLEMEN holding Subscription Papers for to PORTSMOUTH RACES, are requested to give them in- to the Printer hereof as soon as they can. The Subscribers to said Races may pay the Sums they have subscribed for, to Mr. JOHN SHEDDEN in Norfolk; to Mr. RICHARD NESTER in Portsmouth, or to either of the Trustees, who expect to have the whole of the Subscription Money collected by the first of next month. GEORGE VEAL. JOHN GOODRICH senr. HENRY BROWN. } Trustees. SAMUEL KER. JOHN MITCHELL. Portsmouth, August 10, 1774. WANTED A PAIR of Young BAY GELDINGS, not under fourteen hands and an half high, half blooded and well match’d: A good price will be given for such, if brought to the Portsmouth Races, by AITCHISON & PARKER. Norfolk, August 11, 1774. 3 JUST IMPORTED. IN the Mary and Jane, Capt. Chapman, from London, and to be sold, at the subscriber’s shop, on Doct. Campbells wharf, at a low advance, for ready money, an assortment of drugs——Also, cinnamon, mace, cloves, nutmegs, James Powders, balsam of honey, Turlington’s balsam, essence for the head-ach, Norris’s drops, Anderson’s pills and sundry other patent medicines. JAMES Mc</sup)Caw. Norfolk, August 22. PAINTING, CARVING, and GIL- DING, of SHIPPING in the LON- DON TASTE, executed in the neatest Manner by the Subscriber: SUCH as Ships Heads, Taffarells, quarter-pieces and Badges.——Gentlemen who are pleased to Favour him with their Commands, may depend on the greatest Punctuality and Dispatch.——All sorts of ornamental Embellishments in Painting, will be done in the most approved Taste. Colonel VEAL’S Wharf, } THOMAS MASON Portsmouth, July, 27, 1774. } from London. THE Subscriber has lately opened Store at Petersburg, where he has for Sale, West India and other Articles, and would be glad to execute any Orders upon Commission.——Any Letters from Norfolk or Portsmouth, will be for- warded by Mr. WILLIAM DAVIES, at Norfolk. SAMUEL DAVIES. August 9th, 1774. 4w. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> FOR CHARTER The BRIG MOLLY, JOHN COLLINS, Burthen 7000 Bushels. Apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH Norfolk, August 9, 1774. FOR SALE or CHARTER, the SCHOONER SAMUEL, JOHN SHEPHERD, MASTER. BURTHEN about 4000 Bushels, Built for Private Use, is strong and well fitted; has made only three Voyages to the West Indies. — For Terms apply to said Master, or to JOHN BROWN & Co. We have for Sale, a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Coffee, on reasonable Terms, I. B. THE SLOOP POLLY, JACOB FOX, Master; ESTABLISHED as a PACKET, to go constantly between this Place and NEW-YORK; has exceeding good Accom- modation for PASSENGERS, and will car- ry them upon very moderate Terms. Any Gentlemen having GOODS to ship, by directing them to the Subscriber, may depend on the greatest Care being taken of them; and should the Vessel not be here when they arrive, they will be landed with- out any Expence to the Proprietor (Grain excepted;) He proposes taking a very low Freight. THOMAS HEPBURN. NORFOLK JUNE 30, 1774. PORTSMOUTH, June 25, 1774. A PURSE of 100 GUINES to be run so by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, over the Two Mile Course at this Place, the best two Heats in three, on Tuesday the 20th of September, carrying Weight for Age, agreeable to the Articles of the said Purse, which are to be seen in the Hands of Mr. RICHARD NESTER Merchant there, with whom all Horses starting for said Purse are to be entered, the Day before the Race at farthest. The Money to be paid to the Winner immediately after the Race.——It is also proposed to have two more races, one on the Wednesday following, for 50£. the other on Thursday, for 30£. which will be advertised particularly, as soon as the Subscriptions are full. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nine penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark keen eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in BOSTON, from whence he removed to QUEBEC, assuming the char- racter of a merchant, in both places; he was also once in trade in NEW-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain JOHN F. PRUYM, for AL- BANY, and took with him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of cloaths. Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THORP in any of his Ma- jesty’s gaols on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds, when convicted. APPLY to CURSON and SETON of NEW-YORK; JOSEPH Wharton, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT CHRISTIE, of Baltimore; JAMES GIBSON and CO. Virginia; JOHN BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAH BOURNE, or JOHN ROWE of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this JOSEPH THORP, since the 10th of June last past, or know any thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MARSH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. ***All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent. HAMPTON, August 8, 1774. AS I intend to go to sea soon for the recovery of my health, and return in the same vessel; the King’s-Arms Tavern, will be carried on in my absence to its usual extent. I hope for the continuance of the favours of my friends, thay may depend on attention, and being genteely accomodated, as my only wishes are to recommend myself to public notice by such a Practice. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR, NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, DO THOU Great Liberty! inspire our Souls.---And make our Lives, in THY Possession happy,---On our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Defence! July 21st. 1774. (No. 7.) <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the Printer of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. SIR, WHEN I first ventured to trouble you with my observations of Columbus, who ap- peared a cold and dispassionate writer, it was my intention to have animadverted on the whole his performance; and as he was unknown, a greater freedom and bold- ness of stile was both allowable and proper. Divided censure falls light, and in this case fastens on the principles, not the man; even an enemy to one’s country, while concealed, may venture among its friends undismayed; point out his person, and you proclaim him a monster; his assertions altho’ doubtful are often construed as decisive, and his just observations re- ceived with suspicion. Columbus, when discovered, could not there- fore stand on the same ground with a fictitious writer: my intended publications were supprest, and he should never more have been dis- turbed for his notions, had not his last production compelled me to resume my pen.---A warm attachment to our native country is a happy cement, that gives stability, strength and beauty to the poli- tical fabric: a rash indiseriminate zeal for it, like untampered more- tar, weakens and deforms; and in colonies like ours a blind prepo- session in favor of the parent state, does almost always take place in the breasts, of the emigrants, and often is the occasion of much mis- chief. Columbus I knew had something of this prejudice, but I trusted his candor was so great, that when he saw, he would not de- ny the discordancy of his notions. I find however I was mistaken. Disputes between writers are always disagreeable to the public, and are very frequently past over without a reading. The passions of the disputants often become roused, and the contest is no longer for truth but victory. I hope however a cool and short re-examination of Columbus will not be deemed too great an imposition on the good nature of the public, for after a careful perusal of his first public- tions, I find no reason to alter my opinion either of the merits of the author or his cause. Columbus is exceeding loth to believe that the Philadelphians e- ver thanked the people of Boston for their spirited conduct in de- stroying the tea, and threatens that “if this be truth” he will ”conclude them to be indeed the verist and most inconsistent ”rogues upon earth.” Dreadful as his conclusions are, he will find it to be a “truth” however, which they published to the world in the most public manner in their resolves about the time of the arri- val of their tea ship, which I would recommend to his perusal. As to the New Yorkers, the distinction in their favor which he makes between their conduct and the Bostonians is truly frivolous. Cap- tain Chambers, he says, was punished, “because he persisted in a ”notorious falsehood; for he was repeatedly assured that he was at ”liberty to carry what tea he had on board back to England.” And was not that more strongly the case at Boston? Did not the governor, the consignees, the captains and owners of the ships, most> cruelly tantalize and insult the anxiety of the people with the most ”notorious falsehoods” for NINETEEN days together, till the tea was on the point of being seized? Were not the captains, not only ”repeatedly assured that they were at liberty” to return but most earnestly entreated “to carry what tea they had on board back to England?” And when it was found that all would not prevail, why they acted the same part the New-Yorkers did a little while after, with this difference however that the New-Yorkers were much more open and hasty, for they allowed but a very short time for the re- turn of the tea; the Bostonians gave as long time as the act would permit. The New-Yorkers destroyed it publicly and in open day; the Bostonians, disguised and in the dusk of night. And yet for- sooth Columbus cannot believe that there is one “honest man” that justifies the Bostonians in destroying the tea?” There must doubtless have been a dearth of exceptionable passa- ges in Vindex, to reduce Columbus to the sorry expedient of fra- ming chimerical paradoxes for him to reconcile, and by a round of interrogatories hint sentiments as his, that are just as applicable as the luxurious epithet of a land of “milk and honey” is to the ”native soil” of Columbus. It was that hasty compliment to the Bostonians, which had unwarily escaped him, that has reduced him to these disagreeable subterfuges, and hath cost him much cogitate- on deep and thought profound to reconcile the enthusiastic attach- ment he at first professes, with that truly parliamentary rancor he afterwards avows towards those suffering sons of freedom. At length however, he has taken shelter under a groundless charge against Vin- dex of altering his sense by misquotation; a charge I know I do not deserve and would wish most studiously to avoid. A manoeuvre of this kind was by no means necessary for my purpose: the contra- riety of the sentiments of Columbus was a stale observation even a- mong his friends, long before I had any thought of writing on the subject, and a careful perusal of his performance will still furnish the critical reader with a strange series of absurdities that were merciful- ly passed over unnoticed.---One sentence it seems he has produced as a proof of my mispresentation: Unfortunately for him however, exa- mine it which way we will it is the same obstinate contradiction.” The people of Boston” says he, “HOWEVER REPREHENSIBLE for the ”mode of opposition, are, for the generous love of freedom which ”inspired it, entitled to our warmest and most strenuous assistance.” Here is a violent Bostonian. “Yet,” says he, “we should only ”assist them while they act on legal principles; wherefore until they have repaired the injuries they have committed, they OUGHT ”NOT to be COUNTENANCED by a free and hones people.” Here again, he is a violent anti-Bostonian. In this sentence, if they act ILLEGALLY they ought not to be COUNTENANCED: in the other, if they act EVER SO REPREHENSIBLY they are a noble set of heroes “ in- ”spired” by a “generous love of freedom:” in another, they are a “turbulent people,” who will not “satisfy the demands of jus- tice” for “the injuries they have committed,” but must be “com- pelled” to it by “the highest act of despotism, that this or any former age can produce.” In one place he thinks the punishment extended beyond the necessary limits;” in another he is for exten ding it still farther, and “compelling them “to discharge the EX- PENCES of the ARMAMENT till the time of their paying for the tea. At one time, “this law is violent and arbitrary,” a high </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> despotic act that has “put an end to every thing at Boston,” and at another, it is “a mode of punishment he approves,” and defies us to point “out a MORE LEGAL way of levying the damages on ”The Bostonians.”---But I sicken at the nauseous repetition of the absurdities of this writer, who seems to have forgot the very max- ims of his own profession, and insists that ”the Bostonians ought ”as much in justice” to satisfy all costs and damages when called upon in a despotic manner, “as when called “before “a legal tri- ”bunal.”____How audacious is the reflection he casts upon the re- spectable and powerful colony of the Massachusetts Bay, that there is no other mode of obtaining justice “among them, than by ”the highest acts of despotism.” Does he wish to reduce that loy- al colony to the same level with Scotland, when in the year forty five it was found absolutely necessary to pass a law for trying the Scotch rebels in England? Shall a country that on all occasions have watched opportunities of expressing their attachment to their sove- reign, be viewed with the same eye or treated in the same manner as the avowed enemies to his crown! The comparison would do discredit to the candor of Columbus. And yet forsooth we are ask- ed, by” what more legal way the damages could have been levied.” Have the Bostonians no courts of justice among them! Was there no legislative body to apply to! Does not Captain Preston live the grateful witness of the impartiality of their juries! and is not that ample satisfaction that was made to the sufferers in the time of the stamp act, an everlasting proof of the forgiving generosity of a Mas- sachusetts assembly! I blush for the hardness of some men’s hearts, who wilfully shut their eyes to the true constitutional forms of jus- tice and wantonly prefer a most horrid act of barbarous policy, which has plunged thousands into the extremes of hunger and po- verty, whose cries are daily ascending to the throne of an avenging Ruler, who declared HE would have spared a city had there been TEN righteous ones it. While I live may my soul bear in re- membrance these mercies of our mother-country, which I fear are but the fore-runners of those calamities, which may one day make her rejoice to get under the shelter of the growing majesty of this mighty continent!---- Columbus, like a defeated Sovereign, who ravages his own domi- nions to stop the pursuit of the enemy, will rather make himself absurd than allow me to be consistent; and while he asserts the blockade of Boston to be a more LEGAL mode “of redress than any other and a mode he approves, “he still insists it was not legal at all, but is an “illegal stride of British despotism.” But in the name of common sense what signifies trifling and disputing about words! If the act of Parliament is not legal, it if is a most despotic act, why will Columbus urge the Americans to submit to it?* Because a number of people nobody knows who, a disguised mob, under- take to destroy an article of most dangerous tendency forcibly sent and kept among them, shall the supreme legislative body of a mighty nation debate itself into a turbulent assembly of ranting tyrants, who insolently brandish their swords over the heads of as brave a people as the sun beholds; who exercise their power in shameful deeds of cruelty, and delight themselves in “the highest acts of despotism.” My heart aches when I read the speeches in parliament to think of the misfortunes they are entailing upon the connexions and depen- dencies of this once happy isle, whose power has always run colla- teral with her commerce, and whose principal care it should be to cherish the affections and confidence of this grand American mart for all her wares. Columbus takes much offence at the reiterated use of the word tribunal; and while he acknowledges the danger of such a court over us as the British Parliament, still insists “that the particular act relative to Boston never can affect us;” for no other reason that I can see than because it does not shut up the capes of Virginia, nor blockade the harbor of Norfolk. Let us apply this quibbling mode of reasoning to other acts, and how childish it will appear, “The particular act” for suspending the legislature of New-York, did not suspend ours, and therefore “never can affect us! The particular act” for destroying the constitution of the Massachussetts Bay does not alter ours, therefore this act can never affect us. “The particular act that subjects the inhabitants of that province to be removed for trial to England, does not take place in Virginia, and surely this can never affect us: and yet Columbus will tell you that whenever ”we shall be guilty of a similar offence, we may meet with a similar ”chastisement, because were we EQUALLY CULPABLE, we should ”be EQUALLY AMENABLE, to the same Law.” Strange fondness for absurdity indeed! To adduce as a proof of its innocence the very reason why we shudder at our danger; when every act abovementi- oned as well as several others that might be taken notice of, are so many pillars to support and establish that dreadful tribunal, which it is the labor of modern British policy to erect over the lives, liberty and property of all America: a tribunal that assumes and unites powers, declared by Columbus himself to be “diametrically repug- ”nant to the British system, and which admits of no liberty; and ”therefore form the very nature of its constitution all its decisions ”must be violent, arbitrary and ruinous infractions of our sacred ”rights.” Yet Columbus wonders “from whence I collected this novel doctrine,” altho’ it is a doctrine of his own. But the truth is, by mutilating, transposing and adding to the sentence, he has trans- ferred epithets to the exercise of parliamentary power in England, which Vindex had confined solely to American; as well might al- ledge that because we are unwilling that the COLONIES should be taxed by parliament, we are also unwilling that GREAT-BRITAIN should be subject to their taxation. I am sorry to say the sentence was so explicit that nothing less than wilful misconstruction could have perverted it. What are the real sentiments of Columbus it is difficult to discover; who at times by a happy versatility of genius, is a zealot for submission to parliamentary oppression and yet an e- nemy to parliamentary taxation: who talks of “respect to his So- vereign,” and yet speaks of his Sovereign’s court as he would do of the court of the Devil, where the man that can easily change the nature of virtue and viced, he says, “will be sure to meet with a warm reception: “who declares he is unwilling to com bine the Thistle and the Rose: and seems an enemy to the Union, altho’ it is that combination alone, that UNION of the two kingdoms , which gives to his countrymen their only right to the goodly pickings of this country, the savory smell of whose delicacies has tempted o- ver so many sons of that land of “milk and honey” to taste thereof . I now take my leave of Columbus, whose principles appear so </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> vague, heterogenous and desultory; and give him this assurance that warmly attached as I am to the liberties of mankind in general and of America in particular, I boast in my defence from a Briton I respect the name, and should for ever glory in a permanent indis- soluable union of affections, interests and government with that pa- ragon of political liberty, and seat of happiness and science, the island of Great-Britain. I rejoice to find the hands and hearts of many of her virtuous sons active and zealous in our cause. They or their children shall share an ample reward, when Britain shall be but the Hanover of America: their services shall meet with a grateful remembrance at that hastening period, foretold by a pretty writer, when the first monarch of the world on ascending his throne shall declare with exulting joy, “Born and educated amongst you I glory in the name of an AMERICAN!” I beg pardon, Mr. Printer, behold the blundering terrific Candidus appears, Who roars so loud and looks so wondrous grim, His very shadow dares not follow him! Rifum teneatis amici! PRINCESS ANNE July 18th 1774 Vindex To the PRINTER of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, SIR, THE various interests of contending parties cannot be reco nciled by scenes of clamour and faction; therefore men who attempt to guide the public opinion should free themselves from party predjudice, and endeavour both in their writings and discourse the character of moderate and honest men: The impudence of one writer has drawn upon himself the severest invectives; let his be a warning to him for the future, and all may be well; yet if we consi- der he was struggling for his country, a moderate mind might ex tenuate his faults and commend his laudable zeal in favour of his compatriots. Republican principles are essential to our ideas of freedom, they warm, enliven and inflame us. Our adopting them is the only consistent notion we have to preserve the public safety, If Britain steeled by the firmest bonds of public virtue, has awed the greatest potentates of Europe; if the noblest principles which actu ate the mind are there purified with strict fidelity, will they not shudder at the disgrace of neglecting her offspring; confirm her wealth, support her strength and grandeur, by a timely coalition with their free and loyal, tho’ unhappy sons. However, Sir, Vin- dex seems to have been roughly handled by his antagonists. Yet as you have in part adopted that judicious mechanism, which is re- quired to recommend your Paper to esteem, you should endeavour to preserve a proper equilibrium by a happy contrast of the pieces of- fered for your inspection. Come to the charge ye lukewarm patri ots; the copious energy of the Englishmen bids us defiance; the cruel Candidus has thrown off the mask; Columbus harasses us in the rear; These are the dangerous three who wound us incessantly; who think they have a right to employ their talents to the basest purposes, who would have a misrepresentation of facts considered as the offspring of a deep and happy view of reflection. They have divided us ‘tis true, and are administering a violent remedy to cure our discontents; but I hope at the ensuing congress methods will be taken to appease the minds of the people, and restore the wonted harmony of the colonies; and that this may be done confidently with that loyal respect which is always due to lawful government, is the constant wish of BENEVOLUS. TO the Printer of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. To the MILITIA OFFICERS in PRINCESS ANNE COUNTY. GENTLEMEN, I HAVE undoubted authority to assure you, that Colonel E. H. M. has superseded some particular officers who expected promotion in their turn, and has bestow’d the most respectable com- missions on men who at that time possessed no rank. This tho’ perhaps an oversight in him, has disgusted many gentlemen of sense and spirit, who will, I hope, decline acting under officers who have been rather unfairly introduced into our valuable corps; a gentle- man has been passed over who is universally admired for his know- ledge of discipline, and this must be your own case on a future pro- motion, should the system at present adopted continue: You well know his Lordship has been petitioned on this occasion, but he thinks the rotation was regular; let us therefore endeavour to con- vince his Excellence by a preservation of harmony among ourselves how much we are friends to order, and enemies to strife; and we may perhaps be yet happy enough to obtain satisfaction in a future address, if we cannot succeed, let me earnestly beg you who are still employed, to throw up your commissions and retire; it is the only method you can pursue to confirm that reputation you have long since acquired. In fine, I could with that among those who have condescended to receive commissions, they may never be able to rank men; whose zeal for liberty rules above faction; and who sooner than promote contention by their preference, would yield all thoughts of rank and appease their minds for the future in a happy and a- greeable solitude: that you may coincide with me in my opinion, is the fervent wish of A LIBERTINE. On Saturday last, the following address from the merchants and freeholders of the town of Salem, was presented to his Excellen- cy Governor Gage, viz. May it please your Excellency, WE, who are merchants and freeholders in the town of Salem, beg leave to present you our dutiful respects on your ap- pointment to the government of this province. The universal tribute of thanks and applause paid you for the wisdom, mildness, and ex- act regularity of your conduct in another command, cannot fail to excite the most just expectations that this province will enjoy the happy fruits of your benignity. We are deeply affected with a sense of our public calamities; but the miseries that are now rapidly hastening on our Brethren in the capital of the province greatly excite our commiseration; and we hope our Excellency will use your endeavours to prevent a further accumulation of evils on that already sorely distressed people. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="”column”"> By shutting up the port of Boston, some imagine that the course of trade might be turned hither, and to our benefit; but nature, in the formation of our harbour, forbids our becoming rivals in com- merce to that convenient mart. And were it otherwise, ---we must be dead to every idea of justice---lost to all the feelings of humanity, ---could we indulge one thought to seize on wealth, and raise our fortunes on the ruin of our suffering neighbors. But so far from receiving a benefit, we are greatly injured by the shutting up the har- bour of Boston, as it deprives us of a market for much the largest part of our West-India imports; and there is not a town in the pro- vince but will feel the ill effects of it. Permit us then, Sir, to ap- ply to your clemency and justice to afford us every alleviation in your power, and to procure for us every possible relief, from this extensive mischief. We account it the greatest unhappiness that this province, which has ever been foremost in loyalty to the Kings of Britain---in its ef- forts to defend their territories and enlarge their dominions---should be the first to feel our Sovereign’s displeasure. Our fathers fled from oppression, braved every danger, and here began a settlement on bare creation.---Almost incredible are the fatigues and difficulties they encountered to subdue a dreary wilderness filled with savage beasts, and yet more savage men: but by their invincible resolution they rose superior to them all; and by their astonishing efforts greatly fa- cilitated the settlement of the other British colonies in America. Yet, Sir, we speak it with grief, the sons are checked and dishonoured for exhibiting proofs of their inheriting some portion of that spirit which in their fathers produced such astonishing effects. A happy union with Great-Britain, is the wish of the colonies. ’Tis their unspeakable grief that it is has in any degree been interrup- ted, We earnestly desire to repair the breach. We ardently pray that harmony may be restored. And for these ends every measure, compatible with the dignity and safety of British subjects, we shall gladly adopt. We assure your Excellency we shall make it our constant endea- vour to preserve the peace and promote the welfare of the province; and hereby we shall best advance the interest of our Sovereign. In these times the administration of government must be peculi- arly arduous and difficult; but yours we wish may be as easy as the nature of things will possibly admit, and the event happy; and that your public labours may be crowned with the noblest reward---the voluntary, disinterested applause of a whole free people. [This address was signed by 125 persons.] HIS EXCELLENCY’S ANSWER. Gentlemen, I Thank you for the obliging expressions towards me, contained in your address; and be assured, it will always afford me sin- gular pleasure to be useful to the inhabitants of this town, or any individuals in the province. I feel, as well as you the inconveniencies that the inhabitants must suffer from shutting up the port of Boston; and should be gladly they would co-operate with my endeavours to extricate themselves from them, but without their assistance, I can take no step towards their relief; I am sorry that the people of that capital should have given such repeated provocation to the King and the British nation, as to force them to take the present measures in support of their au- thority. Great-Britain is equally desirous as yourselves, of a hap- py union with this, as well as every other colony, and inheriting the spirit of her ancestors, finds it necessary to support her rights, as the supreme head of her extended empire: she strives not to check that spirit which you say you inherit from your fathers, but to inculcate that due obedience to the King in his Parliament, which your fathers acknowledged. Salem, June 18, 1774. T. GAGE. A Falmouth Correspondent desired us to insert the following. Mr. Fowld, THE Patriotic inhabitants of the town of Boston, notwith- standing the fears of some faint-hearted Whigs, or the wishes of ill-minded Tories, are yet in good Spirits. They are determin- ed to bear the several miseries of human nature, rather than be frightened to an abject compliance to the late cruel edict of a British Parliament: But their humane and benevolent brethren of the other Colonies, seem each to take a pleasure in being foremost, to offer them their generous Assistance---The Philadelphians are going to send them 1500 barrels of Flour, and Connecticut 2 or 3 Sloop loads of Wheat, and several of the towns in their own pro- vince are cheerfully contributing for the support of their Poor. Last Friday they had a general town-meeting; I attended it; and I assure you I never saw any public proceeding conducted with such order, moderation, fairness and unanimity, truly becoming a wife, spirited and steady People.-----The Tories, who I was told ex- pected to discover some unfairness in the conduct of the committee of correspondence, and who intended to exert themselves for their own views, were all hushed to silence, by the energy and dignity of their debates; and I believe even Lord N___h, himself would have been aw’d into admiration, were he to be present at so venerable an Assembly. They assumed not to themselves, any proposals of relief, but agreed to submit their cause to a general Congress, which is to be held at Philadelphia, on the first of September next. An union in the colonies seems remarkably to be taking place, each looks upon the town of Boston as suffering for the common cause, and I doubt not, but he who has the disposal of all events, will in due time cause the bud of prosperity to bloom forth throughout all the smiling gardens of American Liberty. July 22, 1774. We hear that the Superior Court last week held at Plymouth, in this Province, Charles Newton, was tried and convicted for forgery, and sentenced to have one of his Ears cut off, and be set in the Pillory; which sentence was inflicted on him the next day. This is the first superior court ever held in that county.---We do not hear of any other remarkable case being brought before them. Portsmouth, Caseo Bay, June 22, 1774. NEW PORT, Jnne 20. Last Monday, the General -Assembly of this Colony met at the Court-House in this town, and on Wednesday both Houses came into the following RESOLVES, which passed un- animously, except one, to which there were only two or three dissentients. THIS Assembly taking into the most serious consideration several acts of the British Parliament, for levying taxes upon his Majesty’s subjects in America, without their consent, and par- ticularly an act lately passed for blocking up the port of Boston, which act even upon supposition that the people of Boston had just- ly deserved punishment, is scarcely to be paralleled in history, for the severity of the vengeance executed upon them; and also con- sidering to what a deplorable state this and all the other colonies are reduced, when, by an act of Parliament, in which the subjects of America have not a single voice, and without being heard they may be divested of property, and deprived of liberty, do upon ma- ture deliberation, RESOLVE. 1. That it is the opinion of this Assembly, that a firm and in- violable union of all the colonies and measures, is ab- solutlely necessary for the preservation of their rights and liberties; and that, for that purpose, a Committee of representatives from all the colonies ought to be holden, and in some suitable place, as soon as may be, in order to consult upon proper measures to obtain a repeal of said acts, and to establish the rights and liberties of the colonies upon a just and solid foundation. 2. That the honourable Stephen Hopkins, and the honourable Samuel Ward, Esquires; be, and they are hereby appointed by this Assembly, to represent this colony, in a general Congress of representatives from the other colonies, at such time and place as shall be agreed upon by the major part of the com- </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> mittees appointed or to be appointed, by the colonies in general. 3. That they consult and advise with the representatives of the other colonies, who shall meet in such congress, upon a loyal and dutiful petition and remonstrance, to be presented to his Majesty, as the united voice of his faithful subjects in America, setting forth the grievances they labour under, and praying his gracious in- terposition for their relief. And that in case a major part of the representatives of all the colonies shall agree upon such petition and remonstrance, they be empowered to sign the same in behalf of this colony. 4. That they also consult and advise upon all such reasonable and lawful measures, as may be expedient for the colonies, in an united manner, to pursue, in order to procure a redress of their grievances, and to ascertain and to establish their rights and liberties. 5. That they also endeavour to procure a regular annual con- vention of representatives from all the colonies, to consider of pro- per means for the preservation of the rights and liberties of the colonies. 6. That the Speaker of the Lower House transmit, as soon as may be, copies of these resolutions to the present or late Speak- ers of the respective houses of representatives of all the British colonies upon the continent. The Hon. General Assembly of this colony at their session last week, taking into consideration the distressed state of the peo- ple of Boston in particular, of the province of the Massachusett’s- Bay in general, and the evils which all the British colonies in North America are threatened with, ordered Thursday the 30th of this month to be observed as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer throughout the colony; and also resolved that they have the most tender commiseration for the poor of Boston, and will at a future session, cheerfully contribute toward their support, as their necessities may require, and the abilities of the colony will afford.---They adjourned to the fourth Monday in August. A Merchant in one of our sea ports, who has 5000l. sterling iu London, which was to be remitted him in the British manufactures, has now ordered the same to be sent him in money; many others are doing the same.—The Boston port bill is certainly as anti-com- mercial as it is anti-charteral and inhumane. The Solemn League and Covenant for a non consumption of British merchandise is an ax to the root of the tree; by coming in- to it we establish our own manufactures, save our money, and fi- nally save our country from the destruction that threatens it. From the LONDON GAZETTEER. QUERIES, to be answered by those who are for violent Measures with the Colonies. CAN it be denied, that the original design of taxing the un- represented Colonies, was to procure a set of new places, and posts for the ministerial tools, and to increase the power of the Court? 2. Can it be denied, that the people of the Mother Country are interested to prevent if possible, whatever may increase the power of the Court, or may throw more of the public money into the hands of the Ministry, as we see the use to which they put the public money never is the public good (as lessening the national debt, &c.) and that the use they make of their increased power is always against the public interest. 3. Can it be denied, that our Colonies have been of great advan- tage to us, insomuch that we owe to them almost the whole of our power, greatness, and riches? 4. Can it be denied that our trade with our Colonies has from age to age been increasing; and that the Colonists never gave us cause to complain of them on the score of bad payments, till we disabled them from paying their debts, by hindering their trade with the Spaniards in America? And farther. 5. Can it be denied, that we have given the Colonists great cause to complain of us, even before the late desperate measures of tax- ing them with representation: emptying our jails upon them, and by hampering their trade with our regulations, which are many of them needless, impolitic, and severe? Above all, 6. Can it be denied, that we have used them worse than Ireland and Wales and (which are conquered countries) and Scotland, which has so often disturbed us by its insurrections and rebellions? For we allow the Scotch and Welsh representation in our Parliament; and to Ireland we leave the liberty of taxing themselves, to make up for their want of representation in our Parliament; at the same time we lay heavy taxes upon our Colonies, allowing no represen- tation, nor any constitutional means of informing our House of Commons of their inability to bear taxes; for the Commons re- ceive no Petitions upon Money bills, as every place in the Mother- Country is supposed to have Members in the House. 7. Can it be denied, that taxation, without representation, is the most perfect injustice; as it deprives a people of their property, without their consent given, either in person or by representation? 8. Can it be denied, that such treatment of our Colonists was a sufficient cause for engaging them to the utmost pitch; and when a people are so enraged, what can be expected from them but irregu- lar and unjustifiable behaviour? 9. Can it be denied, that our insisting upon the obedience of the Colonies to our rash and unjust laws, naturally tends to widen the breach, and to lessen the trade between them and us, already cruel- ly diminished by our bad treatment of them? 10. Can it be denied, that the diminution of our trade with the Colonies must occasion a deficiency in our finances; and how are we to pay our dividends to the public creditors, if our finances fall short; and what is likely to be the consequence, when some thousands of individuals come to find themselves, through the wickedness of our Ministers, reduced to unsurmountable straits and difficulties by a reduction of their income to perhaps one half of what they are at present? How shall our Statesmen then secure themselves from the vengeance of the enraged people? CAVEAT. June 20. Most of the stores on the Long-Wharf are now shut up; hundreds of the poor are out of employ, and many who lived gen- teely will soon be reduced to the Last Shilling. Yet under these unhappy circumstances, people in general have that fortitude which did honour to the ancient Romans. “Undaunted by Tyrants, we’ll die or be free.” Tuesday last the 4th, our King’s own, regiment landed from on board the transports, lying at the Long-Wharf, and marched to the Common, where they are encamped. Yesterday the 43d regiment landed on the Long-Wharf, and are now encamped on the Common. We are informed that the 5th and 38th regiments are hourly ex- pected to arrive here. June 20th, Last Tuesday evening the committee of correspondence received the following subscription from our sympathising bre- thren of Marblehead, signed by twenty eight principal merchants and traders in that port. WE the subscribers, merchants and traders of Marblehead, do hereby offer to our oppressed, but much respected brethren of Boston, and other neighboring towns thereof, during the ope- ration of the act of parliament called the port-bill, the free use of our stores in this town, reserving only sufficient room for our goods and merchandise. We likewise assure them of our readiness in see- ing to the lading and unlading of their goods in this town, and shall consider ourselves obliged to them for every opportunity of thus saving them expence, and shewing how much we sympathise with and respect them. We confidently depend on their patience and resolution, the known characteristicks of Bostonians, and their neighbours; and hope soon to see them relieved from their distress, and the liberties of America fonnded on a permanent basis, by an indissoluble union. Marblehead, June 7, 1774. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> N. B. Such of us as have wharves do likewise heartily and freely give the use of them to our brethren aforesaid for landing their goods and merchandise in this place. EXTRACT of a Letter form BOSTON, dated the 19th Instant. On our return from Salem, our rejoicing was full on the inte- resting advice we received from all Quarters---Those worthy mem- bers of society, the tradesmen, we depend on, under God, to form the resolutions of the other ranks of citizens in Philadelphia and New-York. They certainly carry all before them here! The Yeo- manry in our country towns, are another effectual support—A Covenant is handing about among them, and signed by thousands, not to purchase any British manufactures imported after the 31st of August next. This will insure a non importation in this province, whether the merchants are pleased to come into it or not: How- ever there seems to be no disposition at all in the body of the trade here, to counteract the minds of the Countrymen. The last has been an important week with us. The tools of power suspecting things were not going to their minds in the gene- ral Court, endeavoured to influence the City to come into some measures for the payment of the tea. They had cabal after cabal, and conceited they had extended their influence so far, that one of the most plausible of them in a meeting of the tradesmen, held last Wednesday, ventured to recommend the measure to their con- sideration. Some smart altercation ensued, and it clearly appear- ed that, it was almost an unanimous sentiment to suffer the last ex- tremities of oppression, rather than the least shadow of concession should be extorted from them. Still more averse were they to ma- king any proposals to their oppressors. On Friday, came on the adjourned town meeting, which was attended by such numbers, that the Hall could not hold them, when to anticipate every pre- tence of a willingness in the people to pay for the tea, it was obser- ved, that as that scheme had been much recommended both by speaking and writing, it was therefore requested, that if any gentle- man had any thing to offer on the subject, he would speak freely, that a matter of such Importance might be fairly discussed in pre- sence of the general Body of the people. But not a man ventu- red to appear, in defence of Propositions fit only to be whispered in a conclave of Addressers, composed by despicable and interested Persons –tho’ there were among them, a few Persons deserving of better company, who had been unhappily drawn in to side with them. Thus administration, notwithstanding the terror of the fleets and armies already investing us, and hourly expected, have the morti- fication to find, that in neither the general Assembly of the pro- vince, nor this general meeting of the capital, not so much as a single symptom of inclination appeared, of complying with their de- mand, tho’ enforced with a distressing Blockade. I was Yesterday informed that our Attorney General, who is al- so judge of the admiralty for Nova Scotia, and a notable instru- ment of the British administration, was a few days past at Salem, flattering the members on whom he could hope to make any impres- sion with the advantage of making a Concession, even the least, re- specting the payment for the tea; and it is said that the ministerial party are now talking of a private subscription for that purpose. If they choose to do so silly a thing, we cannot help it, but it cer- tainly will be but a poor triumph to the minister, if he may even be enabled to pretend that a few of his own tools have lent names to prevent his defeat. I am credibly informed, the soldiers desert in considerable num- bers. Eighty have left the regiment at the castle, and a schooner sent up into one of our rivers, has lost all her hands. Two soldiers, of the new Comers, have gone off, the officers are in great perplexi- ty how to proceed with them. They say should they send privates after them, it would be sending the hatchet after the helve; and should they go themselves, and even come up with them, they might certainly expect a rescue.--- There was to be a meeting of the inhabitants of the county of Morris, at Morris-Town, in New Jersey, on Monday last. We hear from Suffolk county, Long Island, that on Friday last, the 24 inst. the Committees of the several towns in that county, were to meet, in order to choose Deputies to attend a provincial Convention in this city. On Saturday last there was numerous meeting of the Freeholders of the county of Bergen, in New Jersey, when they entered into resolutions similar to those passed by the town of Newark. And the town of Freehold, in the county of Monmouth, in New Jer- sey, has also passed the like resolutions, but neither of them are yet come to hand. June 24, The Committee of Correspondence for this town have just received the following notification from their patriotic and tru- ly disinterested Friends and Brethren of Marblehead, who are there- by entitled to the unfeigned thanks of every one who regards the Interest of his country, and wishes to promote the Harmony and friendly intercourse so important at this critical Juncture. NOTIFICATION. TO the Merchants, Traders, and Inhabitants of Boston, and the towns thereto adjacent, whose Interest is affected by the detested port bill, are hereby notified, that provision is made by sun- dry Merchants and Traders of this town, for saving them the ex- pence of storage, wharfage, and commissions, in case of their lan- ding or vending goods here, during the continuance of the oppres- sive act mentioned; and they are desired to be at no expence on these Accounts, but to apply to the committee of correspondence of this place, who will esteem such application friendly, and accor- dingly to desire of many of the trade here, who will shew them sui- table accommodations for the purposed mentioned. Marblehead, June 23, 1774. We hear Admiral Graves, in a first rate man of war, and 4 others, arrived at Boston last Friday or Saturday. BOSTON, JUNE 30. Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. By the GOVERNOR, A PROCLAMATION, For discouraging certain illegal combinations. Whereas certain persons, calling themselves a Committee of Correspondence for the town of Boston, have lately presu- med or cause to be made, a certain unlawful instrument, purporting A Solemn League and Covenant, intended to be signed by the inha- bitants of this province; whereby they are most solemnly to cove- nant and engage, to suspend all intercourse with the island of Great Britain, until certain acts of the British Parliament shall be repealed: and whereas printed copies of the said unlawful printed instrument have been transmitted by the aforesaid committee of correspondence, so called, to the several towns in this province, accompanied with a scandalous, traitorous, seditious letter, calculated to inflame the minds of the people, to disturb them with ill-grounded fears and jealousies, and to excite them to enter into an unwarrantable, hostile, traitorous combination, to distress the British nation, by interrup- ting, obstructing, and destroying her trade with the colonies, con- trary to their allegiance due to the King; and to the form and ef- fect of divers statues made for securing, encouraging, protecting and regulating the said trade; and destructive of the lawful authority of the British parliament, and of the peace, good order, and safety of the community. And whereas the inhabitants of this province, not duly considering the criminality, and dangerous consequence to themselves of such alarming and unprecedented combinations, may incautiously be tempted to join in the aforesaid unlawful league and covenant, and thereby expose themselves to the fatal consequences of being considered as the declared and open enemies of the King, Parliament, and Kingdom of Great-Britain. In observance therefore of my duty to the King; in tenderness to </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> the inhabitants of this province; and to the end that none who may hereafter engage in such dangerous combinations, may plead in ex- cuse of their conduct, that they were ignorant of the crime in which they were involving themselves; I have thought fit to issue this pro- clamation, hereby earnestly cautioning all persons whatsoever with- in this province, against signing the aforesaid, or a similar covenant, or in any manner entering into, or being concerned in such unlaw- ful, hostile, and traitorous combinations, as they would avoid the pains and penalties due to such aggravated and dangerous offences. And I do hereby strictly enjoin and command all magistrates, and other officers, within the several counties in this province, that they take effectual care to apprehend and secure for trial, all and e- vry person who may hereafter presume to publish, or offer to others to be signed, or shall themselves sign the aforesaid, or a similar co- venant; or be in any ways aiding, abetting, advising, or assisting therein. And the respective sheriffs of the several counties within this pro- vince, are hereby required to cause this proclamation forthwith to be posted up, in some public place, in each town within their res- pective districts. Given under my hand at Salem, the 29th day of June, 1774, in the fourteenth year of his Majesty’s reign. T. GAGE. The inhabitants of Windham in Connecticut have sent us 258 sheep, with a most sympathetic letter, which were very acceptable in the present affliction and distress of the inhabitants; they, at the same time, expressed their utmost abhorrence and detestation of those citizens, particularly the Gentlemen of the Law, who addres- sed the late Governor Hutchinson, at his embarkation for England. The justices of the peace for the county of Bristol, and likewise the gentlemen of the bar in Boston, have presented warm addresses to his Excellency Governor Gage, on his arrival in this province, to which the most genteel, cordial answers were given. The whole fifth and thirty-eighth Regiment arrived and encam- ped on the Common, with his Majesty’s royal artillery, who have here a park of eighteen pieces of cannon. Capt. Brown, in a mast ship, arrived at Portsmouth last Week from London, and brought with him 27 chests of that pernicions and troublesome commodity called tea, which, on its being certainly known to be on board, a meeting of the inhabitants was called, and a committee chosen to wait upon Mr. Parry the consignor, to know whether he would consent to certain proposals made to him, that the tea should not be landed but re-shipped, who in a genteel manner gave them all the satisfaction they could desire, and a watch of 25 men was appointed to watch it; and the third day after it was put on board another vessel and sent out of the harbour, and with a fair wind, committed to the watery element. It is reported that the above tea is sent to Halifax. The following is taken from a London print of the 9th of May, brought by Capt. Tittle, who is arrived at Marblehead from Fal- mouth; Last Friday Admiral Graves arrived here from England in the Preston man of war of 50 Guns. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. From the LONDON GAZETTE. PETERSBURGH, March 19. A great number of Military promotions took place yesterday. Amongst those who obtained the rank of Lieutenant-General was the Prince Hesse Darmstadt: That of Brigadier was conferred, up- on the Prince Hesse Darmstadt: That of Brigadier was conferred up- on the Prince of Anhalt. General Potemkin was made Lieute- nant-Colonel of the first or Preobrazinisky regiment of Foot Guards, of which the Empress is Colonel. A Courier arrived on Sunday last from General Bibikow with an account of a body of 700 men, which he had detach- ed under the command of a Major, to prevent the rebels from fal- ling on Catherinebourg; that the rebels have lost upon this occasion between six and seven hundred men; and that the General was in hopes soon to come up with their main body, and to be able to give a good account of them. Petersburgh, April 5. Yesterday we received the agreeable news, that the troops under General Bibikow, had attacked the princi- pal corps of the Rebels commanded by Pugatcheff in person, at Sorozinska, about 15o west from Orenbourg, and entirely routed them: Amongst the prisoners taken, was the person in whom Pugatcheff places his chief confidence. PETERSBURGH, April 21. Lieut. Col. Weir is just arrived here from the army of Gen. Bibikow with advice that the main body of Pugatscheff’s army had been defeated, and he obliged to shut himself up in Orenbourgh for security. The General after having quieted all the disturbances about Casan, marched against the rebel chief who was encamped in an advantageous situation within twenty leagues of Orenbourg, where the General attacked him, and obtain- ed a compleat victory killing upwards of 4000 men and 3000 were taken prisoners, together with several pieces of cannon, ammuniti- on, baggage, &c. Among the prisoners are some men of distinction. We hear that his Imperial Majesty, in order to make the state of commerce flourish in his dominions. He has resolved to abolish all the monopolizing companies, and to take off the heavy imposts from the British manufactures. PARIS, May 2. On Thursday last his most Christian Majesty was taken dangerously ill, and on Saturday morning early the dis- temper shewed itself to be the Small Pox. His Majesty rested well that night; and at present there does not appear any unfavourable symptom. [Thus far the London Gazette.] Vienna, April 13. Our last advices from the head-quarters of the Grand Vizir inform us, that there have arrived there great number of Polish Lords who have quitted their country, and among them the celebrated Count Pulaski, just arrived from Con- stantinople where, before his departure, he had several conferences with the members of the Divan, the Turkish army is said to amount to 250,000 combatants. From LERNECA, in CYPRUS, March 15. The Chevalier Riso, commandant of a Russio Greek chebeck, having met with the che- beck of Reis Morabout Oglou. from Alexandria, an engagement soon began, which was carried on with great obstinacy on both sides; but the latter vessel being entirely dismasted, the commander chose rather to blow up than surrender. This was accordingly done, and Marabout Oglou with six of his people is since arrived in their chaloupe at Rhodes. The Russian chebeck was also very roughly treated, and has failed to Paros to repair. Constantinople, March 18. The 10th of this month the Caimaikan went with several great officers of the Porte to the arsenals to hasten the departure of the squadron destined to cover Oczakow. The 14th the said squadron came out of the docks and, now only waits a favourable wind to set sail. It consists of three ships of the line, six chebecks, and eight half galleys for the Dar- danelles. VENICE, April 10. This republic has given orders (which are now putting in execution) that the islands belonging to us, which ly in the Adriatic, upon the coast of Epirus and Morca, viz. Corfu, St. Maura, Cephalonia, and Zante, shall be strongly fortified and garrisoned with 6000 men from the continent. Corfu, the princi- pal city of the island of that name is pitched upon for the rendez- vous of the Venetian fleet, and every other precaution is taking to render the part which the republic has now taken in the war against the Sublime Porte as secure as possible. The Russian fleet in gene- ral is in want of provisions, ammunition, &c. and have constantly our transports to fetch supplies. Extract of letter from NICE, March 18. ”We are informed by letters Venice, that they are employed there without ceasing, in the equipment of the men of war and fri- gates destined to reinforce the squadron of the republic in the Ar- </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> chipelago. These letters add, that they are raising there, several companies of soldiers who, with a great quantity of military stores, among others, many thousands of musquets, will be transported to Corson, whither, they have already sent all that can be neces- sary for said squadron. LONDON, April 29. Extract of a Letter from Cadiz, April 6. On the 2d instant, an express arrived here from Madrid, with orders for arming three men of war of the line. Orders have likewise been issued for arming four men of war of the line at Car- thagena, and bringing them hither; as also two at Ferrol. The said express was likewise charged with orders for the French consul at Malaga, which were dispatched to him the next day, directing him to get ready several hundred rations of biscuits in that port. Sunday morning an express was received at Lord Rochford’s of- fice, at seven o’clock, from Lord Stormont at the court of Versailles, and another from Boston at nine, both which were sent to his Ma- jesty at the Queen’s Palace: on which account Lord North, and most of the great Officers of State were sent for, where they held a cabinet council. Some very disagreeable advices are said, to have arrived last night from a neighboring kingdom. They write from the Hague, that the Marquis de Noailles, Am- bassador at that court from France, has communicated to the States- General the King his master’s intention of recalling him, and sen- ding him as his Ambassador to the court of Great-Britain. An order is issued for the muster and return of all the forces in the garrisons of England, Scotland and Wales. The French and Spanish fleets now in the Mediterranean are known to amount to 16 capital snips in the line besides frigates and other small vessels, and even their merchant ships are provided for fighting as in time of war. The British squadron consists of only three 64 gun ships, one 75, and two frigates; a very unequal force to support even the honour of the British flag at a time when besides the above force, those seas swarm with pirates who commit the most savage depredations. Some letters from Dantzic mention, that many of the inhabitants have assembled and tore down the Prussian arms, which were fixed on the gate, &c. They write from Gibraltar, that the St. Pedro, a Spanishfri- gate, was boarded in the Mediterranean by three cruizers belonging to the Emperor of Morocco, who confined the crew under the hat- ches and then set the vessel on fire; when the flames reaching the powder room, the ship blew up, and all on board perished. They write from Cadiz, that the Scrieux and the Don Philip, two Spanish frigates, which had on board 4000 fire arms and ammu- nition, bound for the Havannah, foundered at sea, in a gale of wind, and all their crews perished. A letter from Warsaw, dated April 17, says, “The situation we are in at present is very alarming; the Prussian troops have al- ready actually taken possession of a district of Great Poland, con- sisting of about 150 English miles long, and 40 broad; they are at present as far as Cleczow, and seem to march farther still; they pulled down the Polish arms, and put the Prussian Eagle upon all the Stadthouses and public offices; and circulating letters have been issued from the Prussian Upper office at Cujavia, dated the 4th in- stant to the Woiwardehood Kalisch Inowroklaw and in the whole district, which just now was taken by the Prussians, that the inha- bitants shlall in future not accept of any order from the Polish go- vernment, nor shall they pay taxes, duties, &c. to the crown of Po- land but to the Prussian office which shall be appointed for that pur- pose. Since this disagreeable news was heard here, the Delegates broke up, and declared the treaty between the Polish republic and the three united powers, null and void as the conduct of the King of Prussia with regard to Great Poland can be viewed in no other light than as a plain and open encroachment upon that treaty, to which Austria and Russia as guarantees remain indifferent, and con- sequently the whole treaty ceases. In the mean time the troops of all the three powers approach this place, in order to surround it to- wards the opening of the Diet, which is to be on the 6th of May and Heaven knows how we shall be violated then. LONDON, May 9. The order for the day for the third reading of the Bill for the impartial and administration of justice in persons ques- tioned for acts done by them in the execution of the law for the suppression of riots and tumults in the province of Massachusetts- Bay, being called for, the bill was read, and a very warm debate ensued: The friends of the bill said but little in its praise, resolving to shew its merit by a division; but the enemies resolving to give it to the last stroke that they could, condemned it in the seve- rest manner possible. At six o’clock a motion was made that the Bill do pass; the question being put, the House divided, Ayes, 127, Noes 24. The principal speakers were, Lord North, Mr. Burke, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Cowper, Mr. Sawbridge, Governor Pownall, Mr. Pultney. Several amendments were made in the above bill, and clauses proposed and agreed to before it passed the third reading. Wednesday morning the providence, John Tinker master. sailed from Shields for Annapolis Roya, in Nova-Scotia, having on board near 90 emigrants. In the course of last week the Prince George and William and Mary, sailed from Scarborough, with 270 emigrants, for Halifax and Fort Cumberland in Nova-Scotia. One of the passengers with 13 in a famil- ly constituted part of the number; and it is reported he was possessed of 3000l. 800 of which he lodged in one of the York banks, and took the rest with him. By letters from the Hague we are informed, that the Emperor of Germany, whose intention was always to recover the provinces of Bulgaria and Servia from the Ottoman Porte, and only waited for the success of Russia, finds now a better opportunity to execute his plan, by the death of the Grand Sultan, on which the truce centered, and by the confusion of the Divan, which always is a con- sequence of the accession of a new Sultan to the throne; but knowing that France would interfere, he first strove to gain the Court of Madrid, with which he has just entered a treaty of al- liance; buy as France still seems to intermeddle, and as by all the motions of the French land and sea forces, it appears as if that court intended to oppose the Russians by sea, he (the Emperor) has just given France to understand, that in case she should proceed in her intention, he would immediately send a powerful army to seize Lorrain, and to renew every ancient claim which the House of Au- stria has upon that of Bourbon. The Parliament is expected to sit till they get accounts how the new acts of parliament are received in America. A Writer treating of the present disputes relative to the Bosto- nians, ,, say,”It is true, we did assist the Americans in the late war, but did they not assist us, for whilst we kept 10,000 men there in arms, they kept 15,000; one year they raised 25,000. up- on an average they had near 20,000 in pay for four or five years of the war; there was not two millions of people at that time in North America; but suppose for instance, there was two millions; 10,000 men were more, in proportion to their numbers than what Great Britain and Ireland hath in pay; and as labour is high in A- merica, the assemblies were obliged to give higher pay than we do; they paid common soldiers near a shilling per day, beside larger boun- ties for enlisting into the service.” NORFOLK July 21. On Monday last came on the election of a Burgess for this Bo- rough, when Col. JOSEPH HUTCHINGS was unanimously chosen. The freemen of the corporation gave a treat to their burgess, when the following loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk. 1. The King; 2. The Queen and Royal Family; 3. The Go- vernor and Colony; 4. American liberty 5. Unanimity to all </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> America; 6. The patriotic and suffering town of Boston; 7. Both Houses of the Massachusetts Assembly; 8. May the zeal of the Maryland convention spread through the colonies; 9. Lord Chat- ham; 10. Lord Camden; 11. Mr. Edmund Burke; 12. Col. Barre; 13. General Conway; 14. All the friends of America in Britain; 15. Our late house of Burgesses; 16. The borough of Nor- folk; 17. The friends of freedom throughout the world. The following Gentlemen, are returned Members for the after- named Counties. NORFOLK COUNTY.>br> THOMAS NEWTON, Junior, Esq; JAMES HOLT Esq; NANSEMOND COUNTY. LEMUEL RIDDICK Esq; WILLIS RIDDICK, Esq; ISLE of WIGHT. JOHN SICWELLS, Esq; JOHN DAY, Esq; This day embarked on board the Homer, Capt. Dennet, on his return to Scotland: JOHN GLEN Esq; of Barr, Assloiss, Sliddery Braes, Borlandford, Inch, Newfoundland, Wormstale, Judas Hill- Foot, Helen-Land, and Plainfield. One of his Majesty’s Commis- sioners of supply for the shire of Ayr; and one of the Trustees ap- pointed by act of Parliament for the Toll Roads; and by the court at Ayr, appointed to be Visitor and Overseer for three roads in the said shire; also authorized by his Majesty, to hold Court by a Ba- ron Bailie upon his several Estates.--------Three years Master of the Ancient Society of Free Masons, at the Kilwinning Lodge in KILMARNOCK; late Captain of the Town-Guard in that place; Overseer of the Roads for the Parish of KILMARNOCK; one of the Collectors for the Poor of said Parish; and one of the Dea- cons of the Kirk. Free Burgess in the Towns of GLASGOW, KILMARNOCK &c. all in NORTH-BRITAIN. And in AMERICA, One of the Knight’s Companions of the Order of St. Andrew in PHI- LADELPHIA; and of the Order of the Beggars Bennison at RICH- MOND; Captain of the Bedford Militia; Conveener and President of the General Airshire Club at WILLIAMSBURG; Member of the Social Club and Alderman of the Town of PORTSMOUTH; and by special appointment made Correspondent for Scots Affairs to the Borough of NORFOLK. July, 15, 1774. ADVERTISEMENTS. PORTSMOUTH, June 25, 1774. A PURSE of 100 GUINEAS to be run for by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, over the Two Mile Course at this Place, the best two Heats in three, on Tuesday the 20th of September, carrying Weight for Age, agreeable to the Articles of the said Purse, which are to be seen in the Hands of Mr. RICHARD NESTER Merchant there, with whom all Horses starting for said Purse are to be entered, the Day before the Race at farthest. The Money to be paid to the Winner immediately after the Race.----It is also proposed to have two more Races, one on the Wednesday following, for 50 l. the other on Thursday, for 30 l. which will be advertised particularly, as soon as the Subscriptions are full. YORK County, July 19, 1774. MR. HORNBY, Surgeon Dentist, from LONDON, returns Thanks to the Public, and to the Gentry of VIR- GINIA, in particular for the favors received in this Colony; He performs all Operations on the Teeth and Gums, extracts de- cayed Teeth and Stumps, scales and cleans Teeth, and entirely eradicates the Scurvy; he transplants artificial Teeth, so near as not to ne discovered, and to perform all their Functions. The general Approbation he has met with, from all Ranks of Peo- ple in most large Towns on the Continent, will sufficiently re- commend him.---He also cures all SANABLE DISEASES. A CERTAIN DUSORDER cured, with the greatest De- spatch and Secrecy.---SCALING and CLEANING at fif- teen Shillings each Person.---ADVICE, MEDICINE, to the POOR GRATIS. N. B. His Stay here will but short. All Letters directed post paid shall be duly answred.. NORFOLK, July 21, 1774. I INTEND to leave this COLONY soon, Those who are indebted to me are desired to make immediate payment, to enable me to discharge my<br LOST, Last Night about Sunset, on the County Wharf, A Silver Watch, with a Steel Chain and a Chrystal Seal set in Brass: Whoever has found it, and shall bring it to the Printer of this paper, Shall receive twenty Shilling Reward. N.B. She has got the Tower stamp on the inside work. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber li-<brgoes by the name of TONEY; a- bout twenty eighth years of age, born at Piquimons, and sold there at public sale, and purchased by Samuel Smith, living a- bout two miles from the Great Bridge, has taken and carried away a light coloured<brwithout buttons, a pair of Russia duck breeches, the property of his master; like- wise an old felt hat paired very small round the edges; he has got a wen upon the fore-part of his forehead, and another upon one of his wrists; also a sore upon his right shin about the breadth of a dollar. N. B. Whoever apprehends and secures the said mulatto, so that his master may get him again shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS Re- ward, PATRICK ROBERTSON- Norfolk, April 25, 1774. 3 JUST IMPORTED from LONDON> AN Assortment of Goods proper for the Season; which will be sold Cheap for Ready Money, at the West Corner Store next the Market Place by c t b LEWIS HANSFORD. The List of Arrivals and Sailings must be deferred till our Next. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the Printer of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. SIR, By Inserting this Piece in your Paper, will much oblige a constant Reader D.---P. TO A FRIEND. PERMIT a Friend in Verse of Art, To transcribe you the Dictates of her Heart; But now I recollect, ‘twas your Desire, That I should gently touch the Silver Lyre; ’Tis done, the tuneful Nine assists my Lays, And in Poetic strains I’ll sing your Praise Would gentle Fate allow me for to spend My future Days with such a cheerful Friend; The fleeting Time, would sweetly wing its Way, And innocent Amusements crown each Day.- When Polly tunes her sweet melodious Voice, Who can forbear to hearken or rejoice; With thee I would attune the warbling Lyre, For kindred Souls sweet Sympathy inspire; Go on thou lovely Maid, still persevere In the Improvement of thy Mind with Care; Then wilt thou be admired by Men of Sense, Nay even the Fair will praise thy Eloquence, Your nice Discernment and a Taste refin’d, Displays at once the Beauty of your Mind; From whence all tender sweet Sensations flow, The noble Source of Human Bliss below. From thence will ev’ry social Joy increase, And each corroding Care be hush’d to Peace, Wing’d Fame your fine Endowments oft’ rehearse, But now that Theme employs a simple Verse: The Subject may inspire an abler Pen, Adorned by those lordly Creatures Men; In Justice to your Worth they’ll sure combine, And shew the World true Merit ought to shine. NORFOLK, July 18, 1774} ADVERTISEMENTS. Norfolk, July 12, 1774. WANTED AN Overseer, who understands FARMING on a small Plantation near the Cape; by applying to the Subscriber will meet with Encou- ragement. ROBERT GILMOUR. LATELY IMPORTED From LONDON. A Variety of the last published Books, Pamphlets, Poems and Plays; Also a neat Assortment of Stationary Wares, as Paper of all Sorts, Dutch Quills, Wax and Wafers, fine Asses Skin memo- random Books, Pocket Books, Letter-Cases, Morocco Etwees with Instruments, Maps, black and red Ink-Powder, Pencils, Standishes, of the neatest Construction; Sea Books, blank Forms of Seamen’s Articles, Policies of Insurance, Bills of Landing, Indentures, Bonds of different Kinds, Bills of Exchange, Deeds of Lease and Release, Prices Current, Ink Glasses of different Shapes, Laycock’s appro- ved Leather Ink Pots, &amp.c. &c. &c. To be Sold at the Printing Office by WILLIAM DUNCAN & Co. N.B. Orders for Blank Books plain or ruled, bound in any Size, Form, or Taste, will be finished with Expedition, and Care taken that they be duly forwarded. Printing Work done in all its Branches at moderate Prices. PORTSMOUTH, July 16, 1774. THE Subscriber has opened Shop for some time, at the Corner House, where Mr. FRANCIS MILLER formerly lived. And continues to make and sell, all Sorts of SHOES and BOOTS of the best Stuff, and finished in the genteelest Manner.----Ladies or Gentlemen who shall be kind enough to Favour him with their Commands, may depend on Punctuality and Expedition. Whole- sale Orders, will be fulfilled with the greatest Diligence. 3 JOHN MUIRHEAD. N.B. I propose to take in Boarders or private Lodgers, up- on very reasonable Terms. A BOARDING SCHOOL. MRS. CAMPBELL begs leave to inform the La- dies, that she has take a House near the Church, and intends opening a BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL for Young Ladies, on Monday the 18th of July, where those will please to fa- vour her with the Care of their Children, may depend on the strictest Attention from their humble servant, SUSANNA CAMPBELL. NORFOLK, July 13. Portsmouth, July 21, 1774. FORSALE, or to be Let for seven Years. A WATER Lot in this Town, on which is an exceeding good dwelling House, three Stories high, with every conveniency for a large Family, and a Warehouse of 113 feet in length: The Wharf shall be put in good order if any person inclines to rent it. Also a Lot in High-street or Middle-street, whereon is a good dwelling House, that now rents for 16l. per Annum. the Lease of which expires the last of December next. There is also on the said Lot, an exceeding good Stable for eight Horses, and a Coach- house. For particulars enquire of HUMPHREY ROBERTS. NORFOLK: Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN and Co. by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.---Advertisements, of a moderate Length, for 3 s. the first time, and 2 s. each time after.—Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per Annum. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> MULBERRY and LOCUST TRE- NAILS, may be had by applying to RICHARD TEMPLEMAN, & Co, July 12, 1774. NORFOLK, June 30, 1774. FOR SALE, At the West Corner Store near the Market, for Ready Money, at the very LOWEST PRICES. OLD SPIRIT: RUM, Sugar, Molasses, Leaf Sugar, Hyson and Bohea Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Firkin Butter, Pepper, Pimento, or Allspice, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace, Indigo, Blue, Copperas, Cotton, Rice, White Lead, Red and yellow Oker ground in Oil, Green Paint, Lintseed Oil, Train Oil, Madeira and Teneriff Wine, Oznaburgs, Irish Linen, Sheeting, Check, Strip’d Holland, Muslins, Cambricks, Lawns, Men and Wo- mens Shoes, Hats, Gloves and Stockings, Cloaks, Bon- nets, Ribbons, Hoes, Axes, Nails of all sorts, Hand- Saws, Drawing Knives, Cutlery and Crockery, Super- fine Cloths, Broad and Narrow Cloths, Scarlet and White Flannel, Scarlet Frize, Tammies, German Serges, Sagathys, Duroys, Camblets, Shalloons, Du- rants, Thicksets, Scotch Carpets, Desk Furniture, Copper Sauce Pans, Copper Fish Kettles, Sea Com- passes, Speaking Trumpets, Lanthorns, Cotton and Wools Cards, Brass and Iron Rim door Locks, Stock Loocks, Pad Locks, Closet Locks, Chest and Cup- board Locks, Hair and Lawn Sieves, Hearth Brushes Brooms, Ship and House Carpenters Axes and Adzes, Coopers Axes and Adzes, Pewter Basons, Dishes and Plates, Pewter Bed Pans, Porringers, Chamber Pots, Hard metal Water plates, Chafing Dishes, Steel Coffee Mills, Augers, Chizells, large Funnels, Block Tin Coffee-Pots, Copper ditto, Frying Pans, Spades, Sythes, Reap Hooks, Bottle Corks, Garden Watering, Pots, Deep Sea and Hand Lead Lines, Tongs and Shovels, Rich Damask, Sattin, Persian, and other Silks,---Fine Lace, Ladies paste Buckles, Necklaces and Ear-Rings. &amp.c. &c. NOTICE. THE Subscriber thinks proper to inform the Public, that as he has for some years past been put to a great disadvantage by giving credit in his way of Shoe-making, and often can’t get his money when call’d for; he therefore desires all who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, that he may be enabled to dis- charge the few debts he owes. He intends for the future to give no more credit, but expects money for every thing he sells, and that every man may expect the same return from him. He has TWO LOTS of land to dispose of, lying on the main street, go- ing down to Mr. John Smith’s Mills. He also has for sale, two Negro Wenches and a child. For terms of payment apply to me, NORFOLK, 3d. July, WILLIAM STEVENSON. 1774. JOURNEYMEN Weavers well recommended, will meet with good Encouragement by ap- plying to the Subscriber. Two are particularly wanted to work on one Loom Counterpanes 10 quarters broad. GARDINER FLEMING. N.B. He will give Eighteen pence per pound for clean pickt Cottom. Norfolk, 6th July, 1774. WHEREAS the Concern of HECTOR MAC- ALESTER and Co. was dissolved on the first Instant, the Partners thereof, from a Desire of bringing their Affairs to a speedy Conclusion, once more request all Persons indebted to them to make immediate Payment, either to ROBERT DONALD of WARWICK, or the Subscriber in NORFOLK; and as it is not in their Power to extend farther the Indul- gence which, for a long Time, has been granted to many, they hope that due Regard will be paid to this Application. Those who have any Demands a- gainst the said Concern are desired to make them known, that they may be adjusted and paid. The Subscriber will continue to do Business in this Place on his own Account, and solicits the Favours of his Friends. HECTOR MACALESTER. JOHN WEDDELL. BREECHES MAKER and GLOVER, BEGS leave to inform the Public, that he has opened Shop, near the corner of Market-Street, NORFOLK, Where he carries on his business, in all its Branches, having served a regular Apprentice- ship to each; Those who please to favour him with commands, may depend upon having their work done in the neatest manner and quickest dispatch. I have now by me a Quantity of good Skins; Also cleans and mends old Breeches and Gloves. N.B. Orders from the Country will be duly ob- served, and punctually executed. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> THE Subscriber has for Sale at his Store in PASQUOTANK County, NORTH CAROLINA: Twenty likely SLAVES; Consisting of Men, Boys, and Girls; just Imported in the Brigantine CHARLOTTE, Capt. BATTIE from the Coast of GUINEA. THOMAS HUMPHRIES. June 29, 1774. JUST IMPORTED FROM LONDON BY JOHN GOODRICH, & Co. AND TO BE SOLD CHEAP FOR READY MONEY, only; Next door to MAJOR FARMER’S NORFOLK, A COMPLETE Assortment of European Goods; they have also the same at their Store in PORTSMOUTH. To the Sentimentalists in America. THE American Edition of these two entertaining Works, THE surprising Voyages and Adventures of Monsieur PIERRE VIAUD, A French Sea-captain. And FALCONER’S SHIPWRECK, in three Cantos. Are sold at the Printing Office here, price five shillings. FOR CHARTER to any Part of EUROPE; THE SHIP ANNA, THOMAS WILSON Master, BURTHEN about FIVE HUNDRED and TWEN- TY Hhds. or FOURTEEN THOUSAND Bushels. For Terms, Apply to JOHN WALKER. NORFOLK, July 14, 1774. ctb FOR LIVERPOOL. THE Brig VENUS, FRANCES PEARK Mast- er, will Sail in a Fortnight. FOR Freight or Passage, ap- ply to said Master. or JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co. NORFOLK, July 19, 1774. FOR CHARTER to any part of Europe, or the West Indies. A NEW Vessel, now on the Stocks, burthen about 350 Hhds. or nine Thousand bushels. Will be ready to take on board, by the 20th of next month. For Terms apply to ROGER STEWART. PORTSMOUTH, July 21, 1774. t b c. THE SLOOP POLLY, JACOB FOX, Master; ESTABLISHED as a PACKET, to go constantly between this Place and NEW-YORK; has exceeding good Accom- modation for PASSENGERS, and will car- ry them upon very moderate Terms. Any Gentlemen having GOODS to ship, by directing them to the Subscriber, may depend on the greatest Care being taken of them; and should the Vessel not be here when they arrive, they will ne landed with- out any Expence to the Proprietor (Grain excepted;) He proposes taking a very low Freight. THOMAS HEPBURN. NORFOLK, June 30, 1774. FOR CHARTER. To any part of EUROPE. THE Snow LIVE OAK, Charles Alexander, Master, burthen about eight Thousand Bushels. And for any part of the West India Islands, THE Sloop CATHERINE, Samuel Wilkins, Master, burthen about five Thousand Bushels, for Terms apply to INGLIS, and LONG. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, DO THOU GREAT LIBERTY! inspire our Souls!—And make our Lives, in THY Possesion happy, —Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Defence! June, 23, 1774 (No. 3.) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> NORFOLK, May 31, 1774. A Letter to the Inhabitants of CHARLESTOWN. GENTLEMEN, THE occasion is too serious to admit of apologies for this unsollicited communication of our Sentiments to you, at this alarming Crisis to AMERI- CAN Freedom; for the time is come, the unhappy era is arrived, when the closest union among Ourselves, and the firmest confidence in each other, are our only Securities for those Rights, which as Men and Freemen, we derive from Nature and the Constitution. The late hostile parliamentary In- vasion of the town of BOSTON, we deem an At- tack upon the Liberties of Us all. Of the parti- culars of that unhappy transaction, we presume, you are already fully informed, and we doubt not shudder with us at this systematic mode of de- priving the unrepresented American of his Rights and Possessions, and vesting the Crown with such despotic power over the free-born inhabitants of the capital of the Massachusetts Bay. What Mea- sures are most proper to be adopted on this sad Occasion we are at a loss to point out; but we look to the wisdom of your city, in conjunction with the other large commercial Towns on this Continent, to take more immediately the lead in these important matters, and to fix upon such ex- pedients in the regulation of Trade, as may be most productive of relief to our suffering brethren of BOSTON, and the general establishment of the Rights of these Colonies; and you may rest assu- red, that in every measure conducive to this grand continental object, you will always meet with our most hearty concurrence. We are under great Apprehensions for the People of BOSTON, lest, they may sink under the weight of their misfor- tunes; and at the same time that we highly ap- prove of the Expediency of a Congress, as pro- posed by several of the Colonies, we think the Trading part of the community ought particular- ly to interfere, for nothing but the most speedy and efficacious measures can relieve them; and if after all, there should be found an unhappy ne- cessity to reimburse the India company for that just punishment they received for their ungene- rous attempts on our Liberties; we trust there is no inhabitant of these colonies, who feels and thinks himself a freeman, but will chearfully put his hand to his purse, and join in the general ex- pence. Inclosed we transmit to you the proceed- ings of the Inhabitants of the Borough of NORFOLK and Town of PORTSMOUTH, together with letters and other papers from Bo- ston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, as also copies of the Resolutions and other Proceedings of the members of our late House of Burgesses both be- fore and after their dissolution. We hope to be able to inform you more particularly of the col- lected Sense of the Trade of this colony at the general meeting of the Merchants next week at WILLIAMSBURG, when we expect further di- spatches from the Northward. We hope the fa- vour of a free and full communication of your Sentiments on this important occasion, and trust that your flourishing and respectable province will </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> still continue their generous endevours for the e- stablishment of the Rights of the Colonies, that the opposition of all America may be as extensive as the oppression. With the warmest attachment to the Interests of the Colonies, we are GENTLEMEN, most Respectfully, Your most Obedient Servants, THOMAS NEWTON, junior. JOSEPH HUTCHINGS, PAUL LOYALL, ALEX. LOVE, SAMUEL INGLIS, JOHN GREENWOOD, ALEX. SKINNER, WILLIAM HARVEY, NIEL JAMIESON. A True Copy, WILLIAM DAVIES, Clerk of the Committee. BOSTON, June 2. The following ADDRESS of the Episcopal Ministers and Wardens, was presented to Governor HUTCHINSON on Monday last, at the Castle. SIR, THE Ministers of the Episcopal Churches in Boston and the neighbouring towns, with as many of the Wardens as could conveniently attend, hearing of your intention to embark in a short time for England, beg leave to express our unfeigned gra- titude, for your generous attention and unwearied application to the important interests of this province, in which your wisdom and integrity have been equally conspicuous. If any of our fel- low citizens have viewed your administration in a less favourable light, we are persuaded it must be owing to some misapprehension of your Excellency’s intentions. But that which falls more immediately within our province, is the regard you have always paid to the interests of religion, and the favourable notice you have taken of the Church of Eng- land within your government. Be pleased, Sir, to accept this sin- cere testimony of our respect and gratitude, together with our earnest prayers, that the devine blessing may attend you, through the re- maining stages of your life, and reward you with an eternity of happiness in this life to come. * To which his Excellency was pleased to return the following ANSWER. >GENTLEMEN, WHATEVER favourable notice I may have taken of the Church of England, the grateful return you have made in this mark of your respect, is alone an ample reward, and will be an additional inducement to me, in whatever station I may be the remaining part of my life, sincerely to with your prosperity, and to contribute every thing in my power to the advancement of the interest of religion among you. On Saturday last a number of gentlemen waited on our late Governor Mr. Hutchinson, and presented to him the following Address: To GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON. SIR, WE, Merchants and Traders of the town of Boston, and others, so now wait on you, in the most respectful manner, before your departure for England, to testify for ourselves, the entire satisfac- tion we feel at your wise, zealous, and faithful Administration, during the few years that you have presided at the head of this Province.—Had your success been equal to your endeavours, and to the warmest wishes of your heart, we cannot doubt that many of the evils under which we now suffer, would have been averted, and that Tranquillity would have been restored to this long divided province; But we assure ourselves, that the want of Success, in those endeavours, will not abate your good wishes when removed from us, or your earnest exertions still on every occasion to serve the true interest of this your native country. While we lament the loss of so good a Governor, we are greatly relieved that his Majesty, in his gracious favour, hath appointed as your successor, a Gentleman, who, having distinguished himself in the long command he hath held in another department, gives us the most favourable prepossession of his future administration. </div> <div class="“Column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> We greatly deplore the calamities that are impending and will soon fall on this metropolis, by the operation of a late Act of Parliament for shutting up the port on the first of the next month:—You cannot but be sensible, Sir, of the numberless evils that will ensure to the province in general, and the miseries and distresses, into which it will particularly involve this town, in the course of a few months. Without meaning to arraign the Justice of the British Parliament, we could humbly with that this Act had been couched with less rigour, and that the execution of it had been delayed to a more distant time, that the people might have had the alternative, either to have complied with the conditions there- in set forth, or to have submitted to the consequent evils on refusal; but as it now stands, all choice is precluded, and however disposed to compliance, or concession, the people may be, they must unavoidably suffer very great calamities before they can receive relief. Making restitution for the damage done to the property of the East-India company, or to the property of any individual, by the outrage of the people, we acknowledge to be just; and though we have ever disavowed, and do now solemnly bear our testi- mony against such lawless proceedings; yet, considering ourselves as members of the same community, we are fully disposed to bear our proportions of those damages, whenever the sum, and the manner of laying it can be ascertained. We earnestly request that you, Sir, who know our condition, and have at all times displayed the most benevolent disposition towards us, will on your arrival in England, interest yourself in our behalf, and make such favoura- ble representations of our case, as that we may hope to obtain speedy and effectual relief. May you enjoy a pleasant passage to England: and under all the mortifications that you have patiently endured, may you possess the inward and consolatory testimonies, of having discharged your trust with fidelity and honour; and receive those distinguishing marks of his Majesty’s royal approbation and favour, as may enable you to pass the remainder of your life in quietness and ease, and preserve your name with honour to posterity. William Blair, James Selkrig, Archibald Wilson, Jeremiah Green, Samuel H. Sparhawk, Joseph Turill, Roberts and Co. John Greenlaw, Benjamin Clark, William M’Alpine, Jonathan Snelling, James Hak, William Dickson, John Winslow, junior, Theophilus Lillie, Miles Whiteworth, James M’Ewan, William Connor, James Perkins, John White, Robert Jarvis, William Perry, James and Patrick M’Masters, William Coffin, Simon Stoddard, junior, John Powell, Henry Laughton, Eliphalet Pond, M. B. Goldthwait, Peter Hughes, Samuel Hughes, John Semple, Hopestill Capen, Edward King, Byfield Lyde, George Lyde, A. F. Phillips, Rufus Green, David Phipps, Richard Smith, George Spooner, Daniel Siliby, William Cazneau, James Forrest, Edward Cox, John Berry, Richard Hirons, Ziphion Thayer, John Joy, Joseph Goldthwait, Samuel Prince, Jonathan Simpson, James Boutineau, Nathaniel Hatch, Martin Gay, Joseph Scott, Samuel Minott, Benjamin M. Holmes, Archibald M’Niel, George Leonard, John Borland, Joshua Loring, jun. William Jackson, James An- derson, David Mitchelson, Abraham Savage, James Asby, John Inman, John Coffin, Thomas Knight, Benjamin Greene, jun . David Greene, Benjamin Greene, Henry H. Williams, James War- den, Nathaniel Coffin, jun. Silvester Gardiner, John S. Copley, Edward Foster, Colbourn Barrell, Nathaniel Greenwood, William <Burton, John Winslow, Isaac Winslow, jun. Thomas Oliver, Henry Lloyd, Benjamin Davis, Isaac Winslow, Lewis Deblois, Thomas Aylwin, William Bowes, Gregory Townsend, Francis Greene, Phi- lip Dumaresq, Harrison Gray, Peter Johonnot, George Irving, Jo- seph Green, John Vassal, Nathaniel Coffin, John Timmins, Wil- liam Taylor Thomas Brinley, Harrison Gray, jun. John Taylor, Gilbert Deblois, Joshua Winslow, Daniel Hubbard, Hugh Tarbett, Henry Lyddel, Nathaniel Cary, George Brinley, Richard Loch- mere, John Erving, jun. Thomas Gray, George Bethune, Thomas Apthorp, Ezekiel Goldthwait, Benjamin Gridley, John Atkinson, Ebenezer Bridgham, John Gore, Adino Paddock. To which his last Excellency was pleased to return the following ANSWER. GENTLEMEN, YOU may be assured, that I have nothing so much at heart as to contribute to the relief of my country in general, and of the town of Boston in particular, from the distresses which you have de- scribed so fully in your address to me. Your persons and characters are so well known to me, that I am sure you wish to do what may be necessary on your part, and your sentiments declared in this open manner, together with your known disposition to promote peace and good order in the government, will, I flatter myself, have a tendency to facilitate the success of my endeavours. I entirely agree with you in your just sentiments of his Excellency the present Governor, whose administration I hope you will strive to make easy to himself, as prosperous to the province. I thank you for so warm, affectionate and respectful an Address. On Sunday last a number of Gentlemen of the Law, waited on our late Governor with the following Address. To his Excellency Governor HUTCHINSON. SIR, A FIRM persuasion of your inviolable attachment to the real interests of this your native country, and of your constant readiness, by every service in your power, to promote its true wel- fare and prosperity, will, we flatter ourselves, render it not impro- per in us, Barristers and Attornies at Law in the province of Mas- sachusetts-Bay, to address your Excellency up[on your removal from us, with this testimonial of our sincere respect and esteem. The various important characters of Legislator, Judge, and first Magistrate over this province, in which, by the suffrages of your fellow subjects, and by the royal favour of the best of Kings, your great abilities, adorned with an uniform purity of principle, and in- tegrity of conduct, have been eminently distinguished, must ex- cite the esteem, and demand the grateful acknowledgments of every true lover of his country, and friend to virtue. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The present perplexed state of our public affairs, we are sensible, must render your departure far less disagreeable to you than it is to us,—we assure you, Sir, we feel the loss,—but when, in the amiable character of your successor, we view a fresh instance of the pa- ternal goodness of our most gracious Sovereign,—when we reflect on the probability that your presence at the Court of Great-Britain, will afford you an opportunity of employing your interest more success- fully for the relief of this province, and particularly of the town of Boston, under their present distresses, we find a consolation which no other human force could afford. Permit us, Sir, most earnestly to solicit the exertion of all your distinguished abilities in favour of your native town and country, upon this truly unhappy and distres- sing occasion. We sincerely wish you a prosperous voyage, a long continuation of health and felicity, and the highest reward of the good and faithful. We are, Sir, with the most cordial affection, Esteem and respect, your Excellency’s most Obedient and very humble servants, Robert Auchmuty, Jonathan Sewall, Samuel Fitch, Samuel Quin- cy, William Pinchon, James Putnam, Benjamin Gridley, Abel Willard, Andrew Cazneau, Daniel Leonard, John Lowell, Daniel Oliver, Sampson S. Blowers, Shearjashub Bourn, Daniel Bliss, Sa- muel Porter, David Ingersoll, Jerimiah Dummer Rogers, David Gorham, Samuel Sewall, John Sprague, Rufus Chandler, Thomas Danforth, Ebenezer Bradish. To which his Excellency was pleased to return the following ANSWER. Gentlemen, THE relation to the Bar which I stood in for many years toge- ther, makes this mark of your affection and esteem peculi- arly acceptable. I feel the distress coming upon the town of Boston. I am con- fident nothing will be wanting on your part, which may tend to promote the free course of law, and that peace and good order in government which seems to have been made the conditions of ob- taining relief from this distress. You may be assured that nothing shall be wanting on my part which may tend to procure this relief for you as speedily and effectually as may be. You certainly may be happy under the administration of his Ex- cellency the present Governor, and I have great reason to join with you in a testimony to his amiable disposition and character. An Address presented to Governor HUTCHINSON, by sundry Gentlemen of Marblehead, June 2. To Governor HUTCHINSON. SIR HIS Majesty having been pleased to appoint his Excellency the Hon. Thomas Gage, Esq; to be Governor and Com- mander in Chief over this province, and you (as we are informed) being speedily to embark for Great-Britain: We the subscribers, merchants, traders, and others, inhabitants of Marblehead, beg leave to present you our valedictory address on this occasion. And as this is the only way we now have of expressing to you our entire approbation of your public conduct, during the time you have presided in this province, and of making you a return, of our most sincere and hearty thanks, and for the ready assistance which you have at all times afforded us, when applied to in matters which affected our navigation and commerce, we are induced from former experience of your goodness, to believe, that you will freely indulge us in the pleasure, of giving you this testimony of our sincere esteem and gratitude. In your public administration, we are fully convinced, that the general good was the mark which you have ever aimed at, and we can, Sir, with pleasure assure you, that it is likewise the opinion of all dispassionate thinking men within the circle of our observation, notwithstanding many publications would have taught the world to think the contrary; and we beg leave to intreat you, that when you arrive at the court of Great-Britain, you would there embrace every opportunity, of moderating the resentment of the government a- gainst us, and use your best endeavours to have the unhappy disputes between Great-Britain and this country, brought to a just and e- quitable determination. We cannot omit the opportunity of returning you in a particular manner, our most sincere thanks, for your patronizing our cause, in the matter of entering and clearing the fishing vessels at the Custom-House, and making the Fishermen pay Hospital money; we believe it is owing to your representation of the matter, that we are hitherto free from that burthen. We heartily wish you, Sir, a safe and prosperous passage to Great- Britain, and when you arrive there, may you find such a reception, as shall fully compensate for all the insults and indignities which have been offered you. Marblehead, May 25, 1774. Richard Hickly, Samuel Reed, John Lee, Robert Ambrose, Jonathan Glover, Richard Phillips, Isaac Mansfield, Joseph Bubler, Richard Stacey, Thomas Procter, John Fowle, Robert Hooper, 3d, John Prince, George M’Call, Joseph Swasay, Nathan Bowen, Tho- mas Robie, John Stimson, John Webb, Joseph Lee, Sweet Hooper, Henry Saunders, Robert Hooper, John Gallison, Jacob Fowle. John Pedrick, Richard Reed, Benjamin Marston, Samuel White, Joseph Hooper, John Prentice, Robert Hooper, jun. Thomas Lewis, Governor HUTCHINSON’s Answer. Gentlemen, ”So kind an address from so many gentlemen of respectable characters in the town of Marblehead, requires my most grateful acknowledgments. You may be assured of my endeavours, as far as shall fall within my sphere, to obtain what you desire. THOMAS HUTCHINSON. The following is a PROTEST of the Merchants and Traders of this town, unanimously voted at a very full meeting on Tuesday the 24th instant, viz. ”Whereas a paper, called an Address to Governor Hutchinson, has been handed about and signed in a private manner by sundry persons, who stile themselves Merchants, Traders and others of the town of Boston; and whereas the Merchants and Traders duly no- tified and met, having been refused a copy of said paper, although requested by their Committee, and apprehending said address is in- tended to justify the administration of Mr. Hutchinson, when Go- vernor of this province; we hereby utterly disclaim said Address, and disavow a measure so clandestinely conducted, and so injurious in its tendency.” May 30. Tuesday last the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Suffolk, presented the following ADDRESS to his Excellency General GAGE. Province of MASSACHUSETTS-BAY. To his EXCELLENCY the Honourable THOMAS GAGE, Esq: Governor, Commander in Chief, and Vice Admiral of the said province, and Lieutenant General of his Majesty’s forces in North-America. Sir, THE Justices of his Majesty’s Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the County of Suffolk, are happy in having an opportunity before the close of the present term, at once to testify their loyalty to the King, to pay your Excellency their dutiful respects on your advancement to the chair of Government in this province. The appointment of a gentleman of your Excellency’s eminence and character, we esteem as a mark of the royal favour. We flatter ourselves that it will be acceptable to the people over whom you preside, as it may afford them encouragement that the powers </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> with which you are invested, will invariably be applied to the pro- motion of their peace and prosperity, and thereby they may lose the remembrance of their former troubles. We are sensible to the cares of government are at all times burthensome, and are peculiarly so when increased by any public dissensions. We therefore wish your Excellency THAT wisdom which is from above to direct you in every department both of office and duty, are that under your auspices the people of your charge, may ever enjoy the BENEFITS resulting from a just and due execution of the laws, even security to their persons and pro- perty, and the happiness for British subjects. The administration of justice will consider as the principal duty of Kings: in this way, conformable to OUR duty, we would tender your Excellency the earliest assurances that the executive powers wherewith we are trusted, by our commission, shall in all re- spects be employed for the preservation of the peace and good or- der of this country, and that both as citizens and magistrates, we will afford every [creased, illegible] in our power, toward rendering your Excellency’s administration easy and happy to yourself and effective of the most permanent tranquility and welfare to this com- munity. To which Address his EXCELLENCY was pleased to return the follow- ing ANSWER. GENTLEMEN, THE loyalty you express to the King, and your kind address to me on my appointment to this government, claim my war- mest acknowledgments. I receive the greatest satisfaction in the assurances you give of your intentions towards the preservation of the peace, and welfare of the community, and return your thanks for the assistance you offer to render my administration easy and happy. I beg you to believe that as it is my duty, so it is my inclination to give a close attention to the administration of justice, and the due execution of the law and that I shall exert every power lodged in my hands, for the protection of his Majesty’s subjects, that every individual may enjoy the blessings peculiar to a British constitution, by being secured both in his person and property. This day his Excellency was pleased to make the following SPEECH to both Houses. Gentlemen of the Council, and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, HIS Majesty having been pleased to appoint me Governor and Captain General of his province of the Massachusetts-Bay, and my commissions having been read and published, I have met you for the election of counsellors for the ensuing year; on which business you have been convened agreeable to your charter. And as that work is finished, you will proceed as you shall judge fit, to the consideration of such other matters as may properly come before you, and that you judge ought to be entered upon previous to the first of next month. And you will be assured that I shall with pleasure concur with you to the utmost of my power in all matters that tend to the welfare and prosperity of the province. I make mention of the first of next month, because I have the King’s particular command for holding the General Court at Sa- lem, from that day, until his Majesty shall have signified his royal will and pleasure for holding it again at Boston. The honour of my appointment to the command of this govern- ment being so lately [creased, illegible], and the time since I took it upon me so very short, I have not at present any matter to lay before you, farther than to acquaint [crease, illegible], that the Provincial Treasurer having informed me, that [creased, illegible] provision is made for the redemption of the government securities that are now, and will become due in June 1775, you will have no other burden upon you but to supply the treasury for the support of government for the ensuing year. Council Chamber } May 26, 1774. } T. GAGE. While the town was in a meeting on Wednesday last, a letter was brought from Mr. James Boles, of the town of Milton in the neigh- bourhood of Boston; in which that Gentleman, for the encourage- ment and relief of the town, freely and generously offered the use of his nitting-mills, with all its utensils gratis, so long as the harbour shall remain shut up; the mill left in the like good repair as it is at this time. The town voted thanks to Mr. Boles for this kind offer. It is said that a stock of three of four hundred Pounds, will be sufficient to keep this mill going; in consequence of which many hands may be employed making of Nails. Boston May 26. Yesterday according to the Charter, the Great and General Court of Assembly of the province met at the State- House, and after the gentlemen who had been returned Representa- tives, were sworn in and had subscribed, they chose for their Speaker the HON. Thomas Cushing, Esq; who being approved by the Go- vernor, they chose for their Clerk, Mr. Samuel Adams, after which with the Governor and Council of the last year, they proceeded to the old Brick Meeting House, and heard an excellent sermon on the 2d verse of the 19th Chap. of Proverbs. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn. After an elegant entertainment, (at which were present with his Excellency, the Gentlemen of the Council, the House of Re- presentatives, the Clergy, the Officers civil and military, and several other Gentlemen) many loyal toasts were drank, and guns fired from the several batteries. In the afternoon the Honourable Commons House of Representa- tives met and chose in twenty-seven Gentlemen Counsellers for the year ensuing. Next day his Excellency, according to his privilege by Charter rejected the following thirteen of the number, viz. the Honourable, James Bowdoin, Samuel Dexter, John Winthrop, Timothy Da- nelson, Benjamin Austin, William Phillips, Michael Farley, James Prescot, John Adams, Norton Quincy, Jerethmael Bowers, Enoch Freeman, and Jedediah Foster, Esquires. June 1. Yesterday Capatin Calahan sailed for London, with whom went passengers, his Excellency Governour Hutchinson, Elisha Hutchinson, Esq; his second son, and Miss Hutchinson, his Excellency’s youngest daughter. Yesterday arrived here several transports from England with troops. Same day his Excellency Governor Gage set out for Salem. His Majesty’s ships, frigates and schooners, are now placed in such a manner in Boston harbour, as to prevent any vessels going out, or coming in, agreeable to the act of Parliament for blocking up said harbour, which took place yesterday; so we have reason to ex- pect that in a little time the town of Boston will be truly in a dis- tressed and melancholy situation———God send us speedy relief! Thursday last arrived here his Majesty’s ship Tartar, Capt. Mea- dows, from Virginia. The Regiment on board the transports arrived yesterday we are informed is the 4th, or Kings own which is to encamp on Boston Common. EXTRACT of a letter from BOSTON May 28. ”Our Assembly have received Advice from the best Authority, that Doctor Franklin’s Successor in office is authorized to open all Letters directed to the Committees of Correspondence, and inspect their Contents.” Every Town in every Colony of America from which we have heard, consider the case of Boston as their own, and agree, in Sen- timents, to unite their Strength, and exert every Faculty in the most determined persevering Endeavours to preserve their Rights and Liberties against the tyrannical Encroachments of great Britain. To this End a Congress is soon expected; and a total Suspension of all commercial Intercourse between the Colonies and Great Bri- tain and Ireland at least, it is generally believed will very soon take Place. </div> <div class="“Column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> NEW-YORK, June 9, Last Monday evening the committee of correspondence met, when they read and answered the dispatches brought by Mr. Cornelius Bradford from Boston. Next Monday they will assemble again, after which it is hoped, their proceedings will be published, for the information of their constituents; the times are critical, and big with interesting events, which has occasioned the committee of cor- respondence at Philadelphia to promulgate their letter to Boston, and such other proceedings as were judged necessary for the satisfac- tion of the public. Captain Cox in a schooner from Philadelphia to Montserit, in lat. 39 met a schooner full of water, with her masts cut away. By papers found in a small trunk, fastened to her tastrel, she proved to be the sloop Hawk, Joseph Powers master, belonging to Mr. Shaw, of New London, bound to Guadaloupe, having on her decks when she came out 18 horses, and 18 head of cattle, as appears by the pa- pers found. The vessel mentioned to be ashore at Kay Largo, by captain Guilford, as inserted in the papers the 16th of May last, proved to be a Spanish snow from the Havana, for the coast of Caraccas, loaded with sundry dry goods, and about 40,000 dollars; the cash was taken up by capt. Wadham, of the sloop Lively, belonging to Providence, lodged with the custom-house officers there, and after- wards carried to the Havanna by capt. Wadham, who was very am- ply rewarded for his trouble. On the 17th of last month a very awful shock of an earthquake was felt at Cape Nichola-Mole. PHILADELPHIA, June 6. To the Manufacturers and Mechanics of PHILA- DELPHIA, the Northern Liberties, and Di- strict of Southwark. FRIENDS and BRETHREN! AT this very interesting and alarming crisis, when the enemies of liberty, and the rights of man- kind have, with a vengeful arm, drawn the sword of power against our common freedom, by the hostile in- vasion of the town and port of Boston, and are aiming, by one fatal blow to destroy the vitals of our constitu- tion, and cut in sunder the nerve of liberty, whereby the inhabitants of this once happy land will be trans- formed from the honourable character of Free Men, to the more than ignominious situation of vassals to our our fellow subjects in Britain, and the instruments of toil, that have reared spacious cities in a wilderness, will drop from the laborer’s hand; every man of sensi- bility, of honour and virtue, who can extend his ideas beyond the present moment, who really values his own welfare, and the future prosperity of America, will feel a righteous———a glowing indignation at this im- portant juncture, and must think it his indispensible duty to stand forth with a manly, rational firmness, for the relief of our much injured devoted country.——— To manifest to the world, that so large a portion of the inhabitants of this great city, as the manufacturers and mechanics know the rights that belong to them as men, and as free-born Americans, and have virtue and spirit to assert and maintain them, even in these days of violence, a number of your brethren, extremely solici- tous for the interest and reputation of this continent, this city and province in particular) propose a meeting with you, to-morrow, the Ninth of Instant, at Six o’Clock, P. M. at the State-House, in order to lay before you a letter from the mechanics at New-York, with other pa- pers of consequence, and to adopt such measures as will most effectually tend to unite us in the common cause of our country———strengthen the hands of our patri- otic merchants—and animate and administer relief and solid comfort to our brave suffering countrymen in the besieged capital of Massachusetts-Bay. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. Venice, March 5. OUR commerce to the Levant has been so much harrassed within these two years by the Russian cruizers, that there is not possibility to carry it on any longer. A great many of our vessels have been seized and taken into the Isle of Paros, where they were obliged to sell their cargoes; (besides several other difficulties which the Russians have put us to, in a time that the English, Dutch, and Danish vessels have been indulged to carry on their trade to Constantinople without the least molestation.) Our Senate having made several complaints to the Russian head- officers, and found no redress, they came to a resolution to send a powerful squadron into the Adreatic sea, and into those gulphs where the Russians cruize; the commanders of which squadron have orders to commit hostilities against any armed vessel of the Rus- sians that might dare to examine any of our merchants ships; so we hope, by this squadron, that the commerce will be properly protected. As the Senate expects that this step will be attended with some greater and more important consequences, they are pre- paring themselves to resist the Russian fleet at all events. All our ships in the Arsenal are fitting out; several ships of war are just begun to be built, and particulary four very large vessels; two of them of eighty-four guns each, and two of seventy-five guns each, are ordered to be built and finished with the utmost expedition, so that we shall be able (in case of necessity) to make a proper resistance against the Russian fleet, and hinder them from running into our harbours, or landing upon our Islands: in the mean time, it is hoped that matters will be settled so as it will not come to an open rupture. The new Russian squadron has been reinforced by 3200 men, they are still near Ragusa, and expect Count Alexis Orlow, who is the Admiral General every day. March 22. “They write from Stockholm, that within these three months their army has been augmented by 20,000 men, and about 25 large ships of war are upon the stocks, and nearly finished. LONDON. April 7. A letter from Rome, dated March 22, says, Prince Charles Steuart arrived in this city the 7th inst. and had the honour to be presented to the Sovereign Pontiff, with whom he has had several conferences since that time.” April 8. Bills of indictment were preferred at last Shrewsbury as- sizes by Capt. Chilcott, late of the Charming Jenny, against three opulent inhabitants of the Isle of Anglesea (one of whom is said to be possessed of a considerable estate and to have offered 5000£. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> bail) in order to their being tried at the next assizes on a charge of piracy, &c. when the bills were found. It appeared in the course of depositions, that on the 11th of September last, in very bad weather, in consequence of false lights being discovered, the Captain bore for the shore, when his vessel, whose cargo was valued at 19,000£. went to pieces, and all the crew, except the Captain and his wife, perished, whom the waves had brought on shore upon part of the wreck. Nearly exhausted they lay for some time, till the savages from adjacent places rushed down upon the devoted victims. The Lady was just able to lift a handkerchief up to her head, when her husband was torn from her side. They cut his buckles from his shoes, and deprived him of his covering. Happy to escape with life, he hasted to the beach in search of his wife; when horrible to tell, her half- naked and plundered corpse presented itself to his view. What to do, Capt. Chilcot was at a loss; Providence, however, conducted him to the roof of a venerable pair, who bestowed upon him every assistance that his hard case required, who, in a short space, had been reduced from affluence to a most deplorable state. The Cap- tain’s wife, it seems, at the time the ship went to pieces, had two bank bills of a considerable value, and 70 Guineas in her pocket. There were five others concerned. April 9. Yesterday morning about five o’clock, two revenue of- ficers stopped a post chaise and four, on the Kent-street road, from whence they made a seizure of French laces, silk stockings, &c. to a very large amount. They were the property of a lady of distinc- tion near one of the squares. Yesterday the wife of one Aaron Brethwin, a barber, in Oxford- street, was apprehended, and committed to prison, for wounding an officer, who came to arrest her husband, in so terrible a manner in the belly with a carving knife, that it is thought impossible for him to recover. The Wolfe, Watts, from Virginia, arrived in the Downs, spoke with the Britannia, Smith, for Quebec, on April 4, in middle chan- nel between Ushant and Scilly, and all well. Saturday as one of the workmen employed in rebuilding the house that was burnt some time ago in Great Queen-street, was pulling down a wall the lever broke, and his foot slipping, he fell into a cellar, and falling on his feet, his weight forced open a small door, when some others looking, and seeing some steps, went down upwards of one hundred, and then came to a large place paved with stone, and in it a leaden coffin; upon opening it, they found a man upwards of seven feet four inches high, and a stone at the head, marked N. T. 1540. EXTRACT of a letter from LONDON ”There is a persuasion here that America will see, without any interposition, the ruin of Boston. It is to the last importance to the general cause that your conduct should prove the opinion erro- neous. If once it is perceived that you may be attacked and destroy- ed piecemeal, it is certain that every part, in turn, will feel the vengeance which it would not unite to repel, and a general slavery must ensue. The colonies should never forget Lord North’s decla- ration in the House of Commons, that he would not listen to the complaint of America till she was at his feet. The character of Lord North, and a consideration of what surprising things he has effected toward enslaving this country, makes me own that I trem- ble for yours. Plausible, deep, and treacherous, he has not passions to divert him, no pursuits of pleasure to withdraw him, from that accursed design of deliberately destroying the liberty of his country. A perfect adept in the arts of corruption, and indefatigable in the application of them, he effects great ends by means almost magical; because they are unseen. In four years he has overcome the most formidable opposition in this country, from which the Duke of Grafton fled with terror; at the same time, he has effectually en- slaved the East India Company, and made the vast revenue and ter- ritory of India, in effect, a royal patronage. Flushed with these successes, he now attacks America; and certainly, if we are not both firm, united, and wise, he will triumph in the same manner over us. In my opinion, a general resolution of the colonies to break off all commercial intercourse with this country, till they are se- cured in their liberties, is the only advisable and sure mode of de- fence.” An extraordinary petition from the province of Pensylvania, it is said, will shortly be presented to Parliament. On Wednesday last Lord D______ went out to spend the evening, and ordered his coachman to be with him at eleven o’clock; the coachman not being to his time, his Lordship went home in ano- ther gentleman’s carriage; and as they were passing through Berkly- square a man in disguise came up and demanded his Lordships watch and money. His Lordship’s man-cook spent the evening out also; and when he came home, he shewed his Lordship’s Gentleman what a bargain he had bought. My Lord soon after called for his Gen- tleman to undress, to whom he related that he had been robbed of his watch and five guineas. The Gentleman said that he believed that he knew where his Lordship’s watch was, and that he believed the cook had got it. The next morning an officer was sent for, and both cook and coachman were taken into custody. The watch was found upon the cook. Yesterday morning the body of a woman, stripped entirely na- ked, was found with her throat cut in a ditch in a field near Wal- worth in Surry. It was very much emaciated and disfigured, and is supposed to have lain there some weeks. It is imagined she was first murdered and then robbed by some footpads. The ACCOUNT between BRITAIN and her COLONIES candidly stated. AMERICA stands clearly indebted to Britain for her ori- ginal existence; for her happy constitution; for the lenient and tender indulgence and support extended to her in her infancy; for the protection of her territories and her commerce when inva- ded hostilely by an usurping power; for establishing her limits on a solid and permanent basis, immoveable and incontrovertible; and for extending her possessions at an enormous expence; for underta- king a long, bloody, and expensive war in support of her rights, and the future security of her property and trade; for securing a foreign market for such of her commodities as the British dominions cannot consume; and for the annual expences of supporting a government and military establishments in the provinces and islands in AMERICA. On the other side of the account, GREAT-BRITAIN is indebted to her colonies in AMERICA for the consumption of her manufac- tures; for immense sums arising from duties and excise on the com- modities of AMERICA; for the balance which the AMERICAN pro- ductions exported to foreign countries, bring in favour of Britain; for the consumption of India goods, which leave a considerable re- venue in duties, and great gains behind; for the gains arising by the AFRICAN trade; for the nursery of able mariners that are raised by the vast navigation carried on between BRITAIN and AMERICA; but above all, for the influence and consideration which the exten- sive and populous dominions of BRITAIN in AMERICA give her with other states, as a martial powerful and commercial nation. With- out the support of BRITAIN, AMERICA must become tributary to some other nation; without AMERICA, BRITAIN would cease to be an opulent, powerful nation; their interests are inseparable, and their separation is incompatible with their natural ideas and high notions of liberty and freedom, in the pure unadulterated sense in which ancient, not modern, patriots have conceived them.>/p> Thus circumstanced; BRITAIN should confirm to AMERICA her original privileges and immunities without blemish; her powers of distinct legislation and taxation, under the immediate controul of the Crown and its Governors; the trade and navigation of AME- RICA should be so limited as to make the same mutually useful; AMERICA should look up to BRITAIN for defence and protection, and for the encouragement of her trade, and good government of her police; AMERICA must abandon her illicit trade with HOL- LAND and FRANCE, and receive such necessaries of life and conve- </div> <div> <h6>Column 2</h6> niency as her industry and her fertile soil have not yet produced, from BRITAIN, IRELAND, and her sister colonies; America must, by her own special act, bear a proportional part of the expences of Government; AMERICA and BRITAIN must conclude that their interests and security are inseparable; and they must look upon the promoters of seditious sentiments to revive dissentions, and lead their affections astray from each other, as enemies to both, and tools to foreign powers. ANONYMOUS completed from our LAST. NOTHING upon the earth could more resemble the residence of Divinity. The gentle flowing waves were repelled only by the graceful ascending slope of green sod, which formed and extensive dyke, that protected the city and its enchanting environs from any inundation. And this vast bank truly an imperial work, sublime in idea, great in execution, extended some leagues, and had robbed the ocean of a territory, that some centuries past might have been the most ravishing bay in all the East.—Night drew an everlasting veil over this scene of perfect earthly beauty; for three hours before sun-rise we perceived three vast spiral columns of blueish coloured smoke ascending in regular ringlets high in the air, accompanied with three thundering explosions, such as no human mind can con- ceive. For a short time, a rapid volcano of fire blazed out, and in less space than ten minutes was totally extinguished, by an inunda- tion that rushed with so furious a rapidity through the breaches in the great dyke, that the right squadron of the fleet were forced from their anchors, one bomb-vessel drove on shore, and three large fe- luccas sunk into the vortex of the inundation. ”The scene of misery that shewed itself at sun-rise surpassed all idea of human distress: where a beautiful city, the pride of Turkish luxury, and the ornament of eastern magnificence, was no longer to be traced; where the smallest vestiges of this scene of human greatness no more appeared, the ocean by assault having taken pos- session of a whole country, and now seemed to pride itself with for- ming the most luxuriant bay in the eastern world. Of seventy thousand inhabitants, that three hours before this deluge of the sea, resided in the beautiful city of Bourgas, it was imagined five thou- sand souls only saved themselves upon the great dyke, to whom all marks of humanity, tenderness and generosity, were shewn by the Admiral. ”We are informed, this dreadful catastrophe was occasioned by our shells penetrating into a vast powder magazine in the center of the town, and from the heavy fire of the left division of our fleet having made, about two hours before sun-rise, two extensive brea- ches in the dyke, near four great flood-gates that drained the fosses of the fortifications, and three canals in the environs of the city. ”We have now destroyed the largest magazines of naval and military stores in the Turkish empire; we have taken in the Bay the transports with the reinforcements for the Crimea; we have like- wise taken some rich Turkey ships, with great treasure. ”All the fleet and transports are this instant under sail, with a fair wind for the coast of the Bosphorus.” CONCLUSION of the LETTER to the INHABITANTS of the BRITISH COLONIES in AMERICA; From our First. YOU remember the time and its distress. You behaved as you ought. Convinced that a people, who wish to be free, must resolve to be free, you abolished the “abominable thing.”—and proceeded in your usual business without any regard to the illegal edict obtru- ded upon you. Permit me to add two observations, relating to remarkable at- tendants on the Taxation comprized in that act, the memory of which is perhaps grown faint, from length of time, in some minds. By the Statutes granting stamp duties in England, or Great- Britain, especial caution has been taken, that nothing more should be levied upon the subject under any pretence whatsoever, than the duties themselves. These words run through those Acts—“That ” the Officers shall receive the several duties—and stamp and mark ” the vellum, parchment, and paper, &c. without any other fee or ” reward—which stamp or mark shall be a sufficient discharge for ” the respective duties, &c.” And “ the Commissioners shall take ” care, that the several parts of the kingdom shall, from time to ” time, be sufficiently furnished with vellum, parchment and paper, ” stamped and marked as is directed, TO THE END, that the subjects ” &c. MAY HAVE IT IN THEIR ELECTION, either to buy the ” same off the Officers and persons to be employed, &c. at the u- ” sual and most common rates above the said duties, or to bring ” THEIR OWN vellum, parchment, or paper to be stamped or ” marked as aforesaid.” Was the Stamp-Act for AMERICA like those Statutes? Judge. By this it is enacted “ that the High Treasurer or any three or ” more of the Commissioners of the Treasury shall once in every ” year SET THE PRICES, at which all sorts of stamped vellum, ” parchment, and paper, shall be sold, &c.” The stamps were kept ” in England. Ship loads of “all sorts of stamped vellum, parch- ” ment, and paper” were sent over to us. We had no choice either to take these or to carry other vellum, parchment or paper to be stamped. We must not only have paid the certain duties imposed, but the uncertain prices,” which the Commissioners should please to “set, for the value of their “ vellum, parchment, and paper;” ” and penalties and forfeitures” fell upon us, every step we took, without paying these impositions. This surely was not only to be taxed by the Parliament, but over again for the same articles and by the Commissioners. Here some men, whose minds are strongly impressed with ideas of equity, may ask, if it is possible that even a British Parliament should so wantonly degrade us. It is as true, as that the Port of Boston is THIS DAY shut up. The “forfeitures and penalties thereby imposed were to be sued for and recovered in any Court of Record, or in ANY COURT OF ADMIRALTY OR VICE ADMIRALTY, appointed or to be appointed, and having jurisdiction in the respective colony where the offence should be committed, &c.” This is no regulation of trade. The facts, to be tried in any dispute, must have arise on land—within the body of a county— as remote from admiralty jurisdiction on every constitutional prin- ciple, as a suit on a bond, or an ejectment for a freehold. Yet thus by a few lines, was the inestimable priviledge of trial by jury, to be torn from you and your posterity. Thus the decision of the rights of property not in controversies between man and man, on the question of “ meum vel tuum,” where though wrung by oppression, the wretched loser might draw a degree of consolation by reflecting that he had received some consideration for the substance taken a- way, or at least that a country gained his spoils—but in litigations founded on rigid forfeitures and arbitrary penalties—was to be re- ferred to the incorrupt tribunals of single judges—appointed from another country—filled with its prejudices—holding their commis- sions during pleasure—totally independent on you—claiming fees and salaries to be paid out of your money condemned by themselves. If this be “ wisdom” it is not of that kind, the ” ways whereof are past finding out.” The act, thus revoked by you, received soon after a formal re- peal in Parliament. This was done by the 6th of GEORGE the III. Chapter the 11th. Because it is unconstitutional, as we were not and could not be represented there? No, because it deprived, ‘three millions” of loyal subjects of their darling priviledge of trial by ju- ry, “the best preservative of English liberty?” No, Because “the continuance of the said act would be attended with may inconveni- ences, and might be productive of consequences greatly detrimental to the commercial interests of” GREAT-BRITAIN. Cool, guarded expressions! Breathing the true spirit of the mo- dern philosophy, so prevailing among the higher ranks in that po- lished Kingdom. How much care to avoid inconveniences and de- triment to their own commercial interests! How sovereign a con- tempt for all the agonies, that bowed us down to the earth, while </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> indignation, shame, grief, affection, veneration, and gratitude com- bated within our breasts! They were advised to speak peace to our souls, by nobly assigning an “ erroneous principle,” for the repeal. No. The freedom of AMERICA is the Carthage of GREAT-BRITAIN —DELENDA EST. Let us repeal the act, but never resign the prin- ciple, on which it was founded. One generous step however they did take, becoming BRITONS. It demands our acknowledgments: Nor should we withold them. Why will they not suffer us to thank them for other favours? The repealing act spoke an indecisive language, subject to com- ments, that might differ on different sides of the Atlantic. We might have been too much agitated between hopes and apprehen- sions. It would have been unkind to leave us in such a state of anxiety. It would have been unworthy of a free people, who were determined to subjugate another free people. PARMENIOS may steal victories. ALEXANDER scorns it. Therefore the same day, I think, in which they repealed the Stamp-Act, in the next Chapter, however, they candidly explained to us their sentiments and resolutions beyond possibility of a mi- stake, by the “ Act for the better securing the dependency of his Majesty’s dominions in AMERICA upon the Crown and Parliament of GREAT-BRITAIN.” ”Lift up thine eyes round about: And behold all these gather ” themselves together, AND COME TO THEE: Thou shall SURELY CLOTHE thee with them all, as with an “ornament, and BIND them on thee, as a Bride doth.” Isaiah, Chapter 49. NORFOLK, June, 23. Extract of a letter dated Pittsburg, May 30, 1774. ”I arrived here last Wednesday with Messrs. Duncan and Wil- son, guarded by a party of Delawares, who treated us with a great deal of kindness, and gave us great reason to think they mean no- thing but peace and friendship from all their actions. The Shaw- anese have raised 20 Warriors to strike the Virginians, who were to set off last Monday. I fear all the Traders are killed at the Shaw- nese towns, as there was a party of Mingoes gathered for that pur- pose. I am of opinion, it will be a general Indian War, though Col. Croghan thinks the matter will be settled in a short time.” Extract of a letter from Bedford, May 30. ”I suppose you have heard of the Indians killed at Whaling; since that time Indian White Eyes, Mr. Duncan, and Mr. Saun- derson, who were sent down the river from Fort Pitt, in order to accommodate matters with the Shawanese, are returned but had hard work to get back; the Delawares, who at present seem to be friends, had enough to do to save their lives; the poor traders down among the Sahwanese, no person can tell whether they are dead or alive, White Eyes, on his return to Fort Pitt, said the Shawanese were for war, and that 40 odd of them were at present out, inten- ding a stroke (as is supposed) at some part of Virginia. The Dela- wares say they will not go to war, but there is no dependance on them; we expect every day to hear of their striking in some quarter. It is lamentable to see the multitudes of poor people that are hour- ly running down the country; such of them as stay, are building forts; God knows how it will turn out with them.—We intend, as soon as we hear of any damage being done, to erect fortifications here.—The Shawanese themselves say, that they have nothing a- gainst Pennsylvania, but only Virginia; but we may depend, as soon as they strike Virginia they will also fall upon us.” HAMPTON. CLEARED OUT from this Port, from the 16th to the 23d June 1774. The Schooner Betsy and Leah, Capt. Sears, for Granada, with 8000 feet Scantling, 10,000 feet Plank, 14,000 Staves, and 10,000 Shingles. ENTERED inwards Sloop Success, Capt. Bohanan from Philadel- phia, with 32 Tierces Rum, 10 Barrels Beer; 5 Tierces Loaf Sugar, 6 Wheat Fans, 12 Windsor Chairs, 1 Ton Hay, 10 Boxes Soap, 10 do. of Candles, 1 Ton Barr Iron and 18 Boxes Lemons. ARRIVED Sloop Peggy, Lemuel Watson from St. Christophers, with 72 Hogsheads Rum. **</* A Letter to the 89 Members who signed the late Associa- tion, will certainly appear in our next. RUN away from the subscriber in Norfolk county, on Mon- day the Thirtenth of this instant, a negro man named Peter, about twenty three years of age, of black complexion, about five feet six in- ches high; he had on when he went away, a brown serge jacket, lin’d with white plaid, oznabrig shirt and trowsers. Any person that will bring the said slave to me, shall have Five pounds if taken out of this colony, and Forty shillings if taken in Virginia. JOSIAH HERBERT. RUN away from the subscriber, a young Virginia born negro man, named Ben, about twenty one years of age, has a very black skin, well made, with remarkable white teeth, has a scar across one of his eye-brows; hehad on an oz- nabrig shirt, no other cloaths; he run from the constable as he was a-going to whip him. I forwarn all masters of vessels, to receive him on board as they may be sure to answer the consequence if they do. I will give the sum of Ten shillings, to any person that shall take him up in Norfolk county and deliver him to me; or if taken out of the county, the sum of Twenty shillings. June 23. 1774. SOLOMON EDEY. Wants a Place, as Tutor in a Gentleman’s Family, A YOUNG Man of unexceptionable character, who has had a liberal education at a very noted seminary of learning in a neighbouring province; and is capable of teaching Arithmetic, Geometry, and Algebra, with their application to the most useful branches of the Mathematics, as Plane and Spherical Trigonome- try, Mensuration, Gauging, Dialling, Navigation, Surveying, Conic Sections, the doctrine of Projectiles, Geography, use of the Globes, Projection of the Sphere, Astronomy, &c. As natural Philosophy, and the Mathematics have always been his most favourite studies, he hopes his abilities and mode of teaching will afford complete satis- faction to any Gentleman who employs him. N. B. A line directed to J. W. M. M. and left at Messrs. Dun- can & Co’s. Printing-Office, Norfolk; or at Messrs. Purdie and Dixon’s Williamsburg, will meet due notice. NORFOLK, June 23, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> AMERICANS! TYRANNY without a covering now stares you all in the face! Without the least shadow of justice your estates, your sacred liberties, are de- manded by the voice of the cannon, and with the sword pointed at your breasts! You must ALL unite to guard your rights, or you will ALL be slaves! It is not the rights of Boston only, but ALL America which are now struck at! Not the merchant only, but the farmer, and every order of men who inhabit this continent. I can see contained in this infernal plan of tyranny, Stamp acts, Land taxes, Revenue acts without number—and all the evils and calamities that wicked spirits ever invented, or human being ever suffer- ed since the curse of tyranny has ravaged the world! —! —! O Brothers! let you hearts be knit together stronger than death—our interest is one, if we lose our liberties our fortunes are no more—we are equally miserable—every species of cruelty and insult in one black cloud hang over our heads! Brothers! shall we despair amidst the rattling chains which are formed to bind us hand and feet. God Forbid! Let every breast swell with disdain at the impious thought. Our enemies have invaded the sacred rights of na- ture, therefore let us defend them so long as we have life, and I believe that the Great God who gave them to us, will look down with gracious approbation, and give us and our childern cause to rejoice in his salva- tion. We must instantly break off all commerce with that country which is now forging chains for us—ban- ish all luxury, and return to the frugality of our venerable forefathers—then Britain will soon feel the injustice, and be forced to restore our rights in full measure. This plan is easily executed and will insure success—but if it were possible for this measure to fail, we can do that which will not. Brothers! Let us think of our heroic ancestors who fought and bled and died for this country—Let us think of our aged fathers and mothers—think of our wives and children—Let us look forward to posterity, and kindle with the complicated idea of our import- ant duty in this great day of contest. AN AMERICAN. SPRING: a NEW PASTORAL. WHEN approach’d by the fair dewy Fingers of Spring, Swelling Buds open first and look gay; When the Birds on the Boughs by their Mates sit and sing, And are danc’d by the Breezed on each Spray, When the Wood-Pigeons sit on the Branches and coo, And the Cockow proclaims with its Voice, That Nature marks this for the Season to woo, And for all that can love to rejoice; In a Cottage at Night may I spend all my Time, In the Fields and the Meadows all Day, With a Maiden whose Charms are as yet in their Prime, Young as April, and blooming as May. When the Lark with shrill Notes sings aloft in the Morn Let my Fairest and I then awake, View the far-distant Hills which the Sun-Beams adorn, Then arise, and our Cottage forsake. When the Sun shines so warm that my charmer and I May recline on the Turf without Fear, Let us there all vain Thoughts and Ambition defy, While we breathe the first Sweets of the Year. When the Ev’ning grows cool, and the Flow’rs hang the Heads With the Dew, then no longer we’ll roam; With my Arm round her Waist, in a Path thro’ the Mead, Let us hasten to find our Way home. When soft Rest is requir’d and the Stars lend their Light, And all Nature lies quiet and still; When no Sound breaks the sacred Repose of the Night, But at distance the Clack of the Mill; With Peace for our Pillow, and free from all Noise, So that Voices in Whispers are known, Let us give and receive all our nameless soft Joys That are mus’d on by Lovers alone. ADVERTISEMENTS. KEMP’s Landing, JUNE 13th, 1774. THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the PUBLIC, that he has opened Shop at KEMP’s Landing, where he proposes Practicing the several Branches of PHYSICK, SURGERY, and MID- WIFRY.——Diligent and constant Attendance will be given, and the most moderate Charges made By their obedient humble Servant, JOHN HODGSON. NORFOLK, June 7, 1774. I INTEND leaving this COLONY soon THOMAS HUDSON. <div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 7, 1774. THE SUBSCRIBERS have for SALE, WEST INDIA and CONTINENT RUM, MUS- COVADO and Loaf Sugar, TENERIFF Wine, Molasses and Coffee. JOHN MITCHELL, & Co. NORFOLK, JUNE 6, 1774. JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS well Recommen- ded, by applying to the SUBSCRIBER, will meet with the best Encouragement, WILLIAM FORSYTH. NORFOLK, June 2d. 1774. AS the SUBSCRIBER intends leaving the COLONY soon, those who have any Demands against him, are de- sired to give in their Claims, that they may be adjusted, WILLLIAM GLEN. For Sale, by the Subscribers in NORFOLK SADLERY, Oznabrigs, Kendal Cottons, Hats, Checks, Nails of all Sorts; Hoes in assorted, packages Barbadoes Rum and Spirit, choice Lisbon Wine, in Quarter Casks; Madeira Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks, of Sterling, New York, and Virginia Qualities; Liverpool bottled Beer, Lon- don Porter, in Barrels, and half Barrels; Anchors, Cordage, &c. They have also lately imported a Cargoe of Goods, they would sell together, to the amount of about fifteen hundred pounds Sterling, at a low Advance, for present Produce, or Cash, in October, next; Consisting of the following Articles. viz. Muslins, printed Linens and printed Cottons, Calicoes, Cambricks, London pins, Cinamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Black Pepper, Sagathys, Duroys, Durants, Tammies, Calimancoes, Fashionable Ribbons, Satin Hats, Capuchins, sewing Silk, three fourths, seven eight, and yard wide Manchester Checks, Printed Handkerchiefs, Jeans, Jennettes, Sattinetts, Corderoys, Dimittys, Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Bed Bunts, Ging- hams, Tobines, Damascus, Armozeen, Rich Corded Tabby; Thread Hose, Black Silk Breeches Patterns, Felt and Castor Hats, Broad Cloaths, Hardware of most Sorts, Mens Shoes, Womens Callimancoe ditto, Delph Bowls, writing Paper, brown Paper, Ink pow- der, Wafers, Hair Brooms, Sewing and Seine Twine, Lanthorns, Candlestick, Tea Kettles, Coffee Pots Shot, 4d. 6d. 7d. 16d. and 20d. Nails, Sheathing and Deck Nails, Pipes, Saws, Grindstones Iron Pots, and Ovens; Hempen and Flaxen Russia Linens, German and blister’d Steel, Garden Spades, Frying Pans, Sprigs of all Sorts, Queens China, Toys, Glass ware, Earthen ware, of various Sorts. &c. &c. GREENWOOD, RITSON, AND MARSH. PRINCESS ANNE, JUNE 16th 1774. RUN AWAY from the SUBSCRIBER two Negro Men and a Negro Woman, namely, Peter, a slim fel- low about twenty five years old, a dark Mulatto, a little pock marked, with a sullen look and bushy head, born in Jamaica. Will, a stout fellow, an AFRICAN; about 25 Years of Age: Scar’d on the Cheeks after his Coun- try Fashion, his Right Fore-Finger and Left-Thumb Nails off, Part of one of his Toes off, speaks very little English. Candance, a dark Mulatto Wench, about 20 Years Old, a VIRGINIAN, much marked with a whip, very Artful. Whoever will apprehend them or either of them, so that I Get them again, shall have the Following REWARDS. For PETER, Ten Dollars, For Will. Four Dollars, and For CANDACE, Two Dol- lars, and all reasonable charges. WILLIAM HANCOCK. NORFOLK, JUNE, 7, 1774. The SUBSCRIBERS have for SALE, GENUINE MADEIRA WINE, Six Years Old, WEST INDIA Rum, MUSCOVADO Sugar, Coffee, Pimento, Indigo, Geneva, in Cases and Casks; Hard Soap, Barrels of Mackrell, PHILADELPHIA Beer in Barrells, and a Quan- tity of neat MAHOGONY Furniture; Also Flour, and Ship Bread. HARMANSON & HARVEY. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> NORFOLK, JUNE 6, 1774. INTEND to leave this COLONY soon, ISHMAEL MARYCHURCH NORFOLK 8th June, 1774. THE Debts due to the Estate of Andrew M’Cree & Co. are now put into the Hands of the Subscriber, who requests the favour of all those who know Themselves to be Indebted to the Company, to Pay their respective Ballances immediately to Him, who is the only Person that can properly give them a discharge: The Accounts of those who fail so to do, will be put into the Hands of Mr. Thomas Claiborne, Attorney at Law, Norfolk. Any Person having Demands against the Concern, or against Andrew M’Cree (now deceased) are desired to make them know to WILLIAM M’CREE. The above Advertisement is agreeable to JAMES AGNEW. ABOUT Eight Months ago, a Bare Box was delivered to the Doer for the Publisher of this Paper by Mistake: Con- taining 4 Dozen Bottles of Snuff, marked JOHN DALYELL & Co. on each, the outside Package marked W. D. The Owner on ap- plying to the PUBLISHER, will have it by first Opportunity. Being but lately arrived he had it not in his Power to discover the Mistake. TO BE LET ON CHARTER to any PART of EUROPE, or the WEST-INDIES, The BRIGANTINE, HAMILTON, A New Vessel, now on the Stocks, and will be ready to take on Board by the 20th, Instant. ROBERT GRAY, & Co. N. B. We have for Sale Barrelled Pork, Beef, and Herrings, Also Salt Butter, in Firkins; Hogs Lard in small Kegs, and a quan- tity of JAMAICA Coffee. NORFOLK, JUNE 6, 1774. For CHARTER to any Part of EUROPE. THE SLOOP GRACE and SALLY, CHRISTOPHER WILSON, Master: Will carry a- bout Six Thousand Bushels of Grain, in her LOWER HOLD, and 300 or 350 Barrels between Decks.—For Terms, Apply to GILCHRIST & TAYLOR. N.B. She has two Decks laid Fore and Aft. RUN away from the subscriber in NORFOLK, an Appren- tice Boy, named William Forbes, about 20 years of Age a Silver Smith by Trade, had on, when he went away a Bearskin Jacket lin’d with white Flannel, a pair of white Breeches, white Shirt, thread Stockings, a pair English made Shoes, with Pinchbeck pierced Buckles, He stoops in his Shoulders; wears his own Hair, some times tied, a little knock knee’d; he is very much given to drink, and when drunk, affects to imitate the Irish accent. Whoever takes up the said Apprentice, and delivers him to the subscriber in NORFOLK, shall receive Three Pounds Reward. I forwarn all Masters of vessels, and others from harbouring him at their Peril. JUNE 15TH, 1774. JAMES MURPHREE. RUN away last Night, from on board the Sloop Grace and Sally, Christopher Wilson Master, lying in his Harbour; A Yellow negro fellow named Caesar, about five feet seven or eight Inches high, 26 or 27 years old, much pitted with the small Pox, has a wild stare in his Eyes, which is observable at first sight; his is an artful specious fellow, and may pass himself for a free Man: We cannot describe his dress, as he carried off with him all the sailors Cloaths he could lay his hands on. He was formerly the property of Mr. Charles Yates on Rappahanock River, and lately sold in Antigua, whoever secures him in any Goal, and informs the sub- scribers so that they may get him again, shall receive forty Shillings Reward. GILCHRIST and TAYLOR. N. B. It is supposed he went up Rappahanock in a Craft that left this place last Night. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR, ΤΗΕ NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. Do Thou Great LIBERTY! inspire our Souls.--And make our Lives, n Thy Possession happy,--Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Defence! From THURSDAY JANUARY 19, to THURSDAY JANUARY 26--1775. (No. 34.) <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> A benevolent ADDRESS to the DEISTS. My dear FRIENDS, As you must be sensible this address is disinterested, I hope you will attend to what I shall suggest with seriousness, and impartiality. I suppose you to be convinced of the being, and providence of God; or of the existence of an infinitely perfect spirit, who not only made, and preserves, but also governs the world; and particularly superin- tends the affairs of mankind, and will call us to an account for our behaviour; but to reject what is commonly looked upon as a divine revelation. And as, if this system be really of the high authority of which it is said, and by many thought to be, I apprehend your condition to be very dangerous, I shall represent your danger to you, in order to engage you to shun it. That there can be no danger in unbelief, it seems, you argue; because as you say, believing is an act, not of the will, but the un- derstanding; and that accordingly it is neither in our power to be- lieve what appears incredible, nor to refuse to believe what we judge credible. But this is a great mistake. Believing is so far a volun- tary act, that though we cannot believe what appears to be false, nor refuse to believe what we judge to be true, we can refuse to be- lieve not only what is true, but what we should judge to be so, if we would attentively, and impartially consider the evidence, there is of its truth. And by thus disregarding the credibility of it, it is as much in our power to disbelieve the most credible thing in the world, as it is to be ignorant of the truth of any demonstrable pro- position whatsoever, by not attending to its demonstration. Now herein I take it to be that the guilt of infidelity consists; which, upon carefully examining its nature, will be found to be very great. If indeed, after due consideration of the nature, and evidence of a system of religion, said to be derived from Heaven, a person thinks it to be an imposture, he cannot be culpable for not believing it. But if his unbelief be owing to his not duly considering the reason he has to believe it, it must be highly criminal. That is the duty of creatures to examine, with the utmost care, the evidence of what is proposed to them, in the name of their great Creator, and has any probability of having him for its author, is indisputable. To refuse, or neglect to do this, betrays such a want of regard for his Divine Majesty, as must be acknowledged to be very criminal, and therefore justly to deserve his dreadful displeasure. It argues the person, who is guilty of such impiety, to be far from having the profound reverence for the adorable author of his being, and awful regard for his will, which he manifestly ought. Nay, it shews that he minds him but little, if at all. And what then must such imp- ious behaviour merit from the divine justice? And how high- ly must it concern you to consider whether you be not chargea- ble with it? And how highly must it concern you to confide whether you be not chargable with it? That the Gospel is proposed to you in the name of the Great God of Heaven and earth, and that there is, at least, a probability of its being derived from him, cannot be denied. Have you considered its credentials with the se- riousness, which its claim to a divine original requires, and with hearts sincerely disposed to embrace, and submit to it, if you should see reason to think your maker its author ? Or have you impiously neglected to examine the credibility of it, or examined it with minds prejudiced against it? If either of the two last be the two last be the case, it will be in vain to plead in excuse for your unbelief, that you cannot believe what you will; for the true rea- son of it is, you are not disposed to believe because you have not a due regard for him, whose message it is said to be. But, perhaps, you will say, you have examined the pretensions of the Christian Religion to be a divine revelation, and find some things relating to it unaccountable, and others incomprehensible; and therefore cannot believe it. But why cannot you believe the revelation of the Bible, tho' you cannot account for every part and circumstance of it? Can you account for all the dispensations of providence? If not, and you nevertheless believe a divine proví- dence; why cannot you believe a divine revolution which is in some respects unaccountable? But it is not only unaccountable, but likewise in several particulars incomprehensible; which you think another reason for rejecting it. But are you sure a divine revelation cannot contain any thing, but what you can comprehend? Are not there many things undenia- bly true which surpass human comprehension? And do not you yourselves give your assent to other matters of this kind? Do you fully comprehend either what reason teaches concerning the nature and attributes of God? Or even what you experience in yourselves? Can you form an adequate notion of an unoriginated infinitely per- fect spirit, or conceive how your souls and bodies are united; or mu- tually act upon and affect each other? Nay, do you clearly com- prehend how you perform any action of life----So much as how an act of your will stirs your finger? If these, and numberless! other phenomena of nature exceed, as you must acknowledge them to do man's comprehension it can be no just objection to the truth, or divine original of a revelation, that it teaches incomprehensible doctrine. If we could account for all the ways of providence, and comprehend both the works, and nature of our great Creator, there would be some weight in these objections; but, since we are so far from being able to do either, it seems strange they should be thought to invalidate the evidence of the inspiration of scripture. That there are things in the gospel revelation, for which we cannot ac- count, and doctrines above our comprehension, is really a presump- tive argument of its truth, rather than a proof of its falshood. In these respects the accounts given us therein of the great governor of the world's dealings with mankind, and of his incomprehensible nature, resemble the course of his providence and the doctrines of reason concerning him. And the more what the Bible says of the being and providence of God is like what reason and experience </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> teaches us relating thereto, the more likely certainly it is to be true. For therefore, I doubt, will the impossibility of accounting for any thing related in the sacred volume, or of comprehending something taught therein, be from justifying your rejecting it, as impostors. And it deserves to be well considered with what face such creatures as we are, whose knowledge is undeniably so very imperfect, will be able to plead the unaccountableness, or incom- prehensibleness of what we are taught in the name of our great Creator, as an excuse for disregarding it, and what regard is like to be paid to such an excuse, when we shall be called to an account for such behaviour. That you may be able to approve your con- duct, in this important matter, to the governor and righteous judge of the world, is the sincere wish of. Your affectionate Friend, and humble servant A BELIEVER. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. W A R S A W OCTOBER 12. A Letter from Wallachia says, that all the Russian army being come on this side the Danube, the General in chief Prince Repnin is set out on his way to Constantinople, where he is going as Ambassidor from the Empress of Russia; and that at Foczani he met the Ambassador, which the Grand Signior was sending on her part to her Imperial Majesty. STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13 We have very great demands here for rye, both from France and Italy. PETERSBURH (the Capital of Russia) Oct. 13. The rebellion is now at an end, and the tranquility of this Empire restored, by the taking of the rebel Putgatchess, who has been so long the disturber of it. The Empress received this agreeable and important news by a courier who arrived this morning from General Panin with an account that the above mentioned traitor had been bound hand and foot by some of the Cossacks of the Yaick, who were his adherents; these people informing General Panin of their having secured him, and of their readiness to submit, the General immediately sent Prince Galitzin to seize Putgatchess. The people in the revolted provinces have since, upon General Panin's arrival among them, returned to their duty, The General is at present at a town called Pensa, the first that declared in favour of Putgatchess, the inhabitants of which have submitted and obtained pardon, except fifteen of the most culpable. who were hanged. CADIZ, Oct. 13. From the coast of Morrocco we have advice that an English ship, escorted by a frigate, arrived at Tangier the begin- ning of Aug. and had brought back Sidi Tahar Fenis, whom the Emperor, some time ago, charged with a commission for England. His Britannic Majesty hath, on this occasion, sent to the Moorish Prince a present, which consists of 19 mortars, with their carria- ges, 2850 bombs, 30 iron cannons with their carriages likewise, 4 chests of matches, 3200 bullets, and 25 bales, containing pieces of silver plate, mathematical instruments, sabres, fusees, china, wool- len cloaths, linens, and divers other effects, Sidi Tahar Fenis, hath brought besides, two brass cannons, 24 pounders, which were re- cast in England from some old cannon out of the Emperors arsenal. MUNICH, (Capital of BAVARIA) Oct. 27. Cattle of different kinds have been from time to time missed in the jurisdiction of Swiesel, without any traces of them to be found, it was imagined that they had been stolen and some suspected persons were going to be taken up; when a glazier who had several fields which were ex- posed to the ravages of wild beasts, having laid some snares, caught a very large bear; upon opening this animal, several bones, both of the human species and of animals, were found in him; after a great deal of trouble his retreat was discovered, and the remains of the cattle he had devoured were found there. A glazier's boy who had been missing some time had fallen a victim to this beast. LONDON, NOVEMBER 15, 1774. From the London Evening-Post. THE unexpected death of the late worthy Pope, no doubt by poison, administered by the black or body guards of Popery, and the black machinations by poison, and otherwise, against the life of the celebrated Chevalier D'Eon (which, it seems, will soon publicly appear at full length for the benefit of humanity (together with the vile and false reports of the latter's being committed to the Bastile, while his gracious Sovereign, and his upright Ministry, are doing him justice, and about restoring him to the honours he was so unjustly and cruelly despoiled of, induce a serious correspon- dent to observe, that whatever light, trifling or inconsiderate minds may say, or think, on such black transactions, those more humane, knowing, and penetrating, cannot but see and admire the ways of a just and gracious providence, in having so long protected the gallant Chevalier against all his open and secret enemies, and in bringing to light their dark and hidden transactions, by most uncommon means, and restoring the worthy peace-maker to the honours and rewards his extraordinary virtues and sufferings have so long and well deserv- ed. This proves what one of our most eminent poets has justly observed, That a blessing attends on virtuous deeds, And tho' a late, a sure reward succeeds. Which noble sentiments, and the above great example, afford com- fort under the sufferings, afflictions and disappointments, the most worthy are often in this life subject to, and should encourage weak mortals in a firm and virtuous perseverance in “doing what is right, and leaving the rest to heaven,” truth being most powerful, and at length prevailing. Of this opinion was that high priest and great </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> statesman, Cardinal Wolsey, who after his fall, advises his Secreta- ry Cromwell, in the words of our immortal Shakespeare, to fling away ambition," and that "Corruption wins not more than honesty. _________Be just and fear not; Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's and Truth's! then if thou fall'st, O Cromwell! Thou fall’st a blessed martyr." Agreeable to this, and other parts of the Cardinal's noble speech in that excellent play of Henry the Vilith, has, it seems, been the conduct of this celebrated Chevalier, who, in his "Derniere Lettre" to his unworthy and fallen adversary, has placed the following motto: Le sacrifice de ma vie a étè & sera pour mon Roi & ma patrie, Celui de mon honneur, ne sera pour personne. The reward of which noble sentiment and correspondent motives, it is said, is already arrived in very considerable remittances, and the rest will, no doubt, soon follow; or failing, like another Curtius, ready to "fall a blessed martyr," he in the generous cause of virtue and humanity, having done what Wolsey wished and lamented, viz. Served his God with the same zeal that he served his King and coun- try, and therefore he has not abandoned him in his distress, but wonderfully preserved and protected him against his envious and wicked enemies, confounding their black devices, and leveling them with the dust, while justice and honour is doing to him, which will, no doubt, soon appear to the conviction of all Europe, and for the benefit of humanity to latest posterity, when this marvellous tale will perhaps be told in all its circumstances, as a lesson to them with what zeal, courage, fidelity, and constancy, every honest man should serve his King and country, and maintain bis own honour and with what skill and dexterity this Plenipotentiary Extraordinary, and peace-maker between two great nations, is, after saving his own nation from imminent ruin by his great skill and address in arms, as well as in arts, at last near making his own peace, to the admiration, as well as satisfaction, of both nations, and to his im- mortal honour. The Statute of her present Majesty is going to be erected in Queen- square, at the sole expence of a gentleman of fortune who lives there. The Lord Mayor yesterday countermanded his former order of sitting up an apartment below stairs at the Mansion-House, and has declared his intention of daily listing at Guildhall, that in case no Alderman is there (as is too often the case) they will find him ready to hear any matters that shall be brought before him, without giving the constables the trouble of carrying their prisoners from one place to another. Extract of a letter from Arbroath, Nov. 3. "On Tuesday morning about twelve o'clock, the Mary and Janet, Anderson master, belonging to Stirling, loaded with iron and deals, from Gottenburgh, was put ashore by the violence of the storm, a little to the northward of this town. The captain was washed overboard instantly when she struck, and his body has not yet been found; the rest of the crew with much difficulty got ashore. The cargo will be saved, but the ship, as she lies among rocks will go to pieces." On Monday se'nnight, the Nancy, of and from Christiansands, in Norway, Paul Rantzaw master, a new [illegible] came into the Bay of Stonehaven, in distress; signals were elected by the Admiral Substitute, to direct the vessel where to put in, but the haziness of the weather prevented the unfortunate people from observing them; and in a short time [illegible] overset, all hands drowned, and the vessel came to shore with her keel upwards. By letters found on board, directed to several people in Sunderland, it appears she was bound for that port: she was loaded with deals, spars, &c. the greatest part of which, it is thought, will be saved." Same night, about nine, the Jeany of Berwick, John Olbie ma- ster, from Gottenburgh for Berwick, with iron and deals, struck, on the outer rocks of Camachmoir, about six miles to the Southward of Aberdeen, One old man, named Andrew Williamson, remained on board till day-light, and was saved; the rest of the crew perished. They write from Turin, That the King of Sardinia proposes to set out the 20th of April next for Chamberry, the capital of Savoy with all his court, to stay there till the [illegible] of September. During his sojourn he will visit the frontier parts of Switzerland, which gives great uneasiness to the thirteen cantons, more especially as all the Swiss troops that were in garrison in Savoy, are withdrawn and sent into Piedmont, and the Piedmontese troops are quartered in the towns of Savoy. It is also said, that if the Swiss troops should desire to withdraw thenselves from the service of Sardinia, their re- quest would be refused; therefore they keep them in the interior parts of the kingdom and that this refusal has been concerted a- mong all the powers who have Swiss troops in their service. They write from Toulon, that two fine new ships of 74 guns each, Genoese built, and four frigates, completely manned, are lately sailed from that port for the West-Indies. These ships are full of troops, and had six months provisions on board. Several stands of arms have been sent off from the Tower to A- merica; where, from the opposition daily gaining ground, they are much wanting. One general order to all the adjutants in the seve- ral regiments there, is to read over the muster roll every two hours. So strictly is the discipline kept up, and so much are the officers ap- prehensive of desertion. They write, from Metz, that there has been a terrible commoti- on in that city. A merchant of that place having sent notice to all the farmers around, that they need not give themselves the trou- ble of bringing their corn to market, for that he would send for it from them at a certain price, the people got together, destroyed all the effects in his house, and obliged him to make his escape. The garrison, when these letters came away, were under arms, and guards patrolled every street. We read in the Gazette that the King in Council orders the pub- lication of an act of Parliament, forbiding the exportation of arms ammunition and powder; alas! this will not distress the people of Boston or America; the French and Dutch at this hour are supply- them with every necessary, and so great are the American demands in Holland and the ports of Bayonne and Bourdeaux, that they can- not supply them quick enough. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> This day arrived two Mails from France, by which the following advices were received: Extract of a letter from Switzerland "On the 10th of last month an earthquake was felt at the town of Altdorff, the capital of the canton of Uri, which spread conster- nation and alarm through all its environs. There were in the morning three Shocks, the first of them at three o'clock, the se- cond at nine, the third at eleven, which though progressively more sensible, did not occasion any damage. "About four o'clock in the afternoon, the motion of the earth recommended with such violence, that the great church suffered considerably. The steeple was parted in two. The doom of an other church was split and fell to the ground. A great number of houses were thrown down; and the town-house was greatly damaged. "The parish church of Stirinxen was entirely destroyed. Enor- mous masses of stones were thrown from the mountains situated along the Lake of the four Cantons, and the whole country would have been laid waste if another such a shock had happened. "The next day, about midnight, another shock was felt, which at three o'clock was followed by a second more violent. Public Prayers and processions were immediately ordered, to implore the clemency of Heaven. "The earth hath continued since to be agitated; and the inha- bitants, filled with horror, are retired into the country, where they lie under tents." This day, his Majesty went to the House of Peers, when the House of Commons were acquainted by the Lord Chancellor that it was his Majesty's pleasure that they should chuse a Speaker, and present him to the King to-morrow, when his Majesty will make a most gracious speech from the throne to both houses. Previous to his Majesty's going to the House of Peers, a great number of the new-elected Members of the House of Commons were sworn in. This day the four City Members, viz. Fred Bull, John Sawbridge, George Hayley, and Richard Oliver, Esqrs; met at Guildhall, and proceeded from thence in their scarlet gowns to the House of Com- mons, according to ancient custom, on the first day of the meeting of a new parliament. A Court of Aldermen was yesterday summoned to meet this day at Guildhall, to consider on the mandamus brought by Mr. Hart against the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, for not admitting him to be sworn in last Tuesday, Alderman of Bridge Ward Within. Extract of a letter from Inverness. "On Thursday the 10th of November, General Fraser was chosen member for this county, being the third time he has had an un- animous election. There was upon this occasion great rejoicing mirth, and festivity----he has never appeared here for many years past, but the affection of the people has in half an hour announced, his arrival by bonfires, to the distance of twenty miles; but their zeal was particularly animated at this time, as it was his first ap- pearance since obtaining his estate. The whole County, as well as the Frasers, think that no small degree of credit redounds to them from the preamble of his act of parliament, which attaches them to the King and parliament more than ever." On Monday Lord Mansfield delivered the opinion of the Court of King's Bench on the cause between Mr. Campbell and Mr. Hall, late Collector of Duties in the Island of Grenada. The merits of this cause turned on the validity of an impost of four and an half per cent, made by his Majesty in council, without the concurrence of parliament on all exports from the above Island. The Plaintiff Mr. Campbell had contended, 1st, that the crown cannot by its own authority, impose a tax on any country, though. obtained as Grenada was, by conquest; and, 2dly, that even if the crown ever could have exercised such power, yet that by certain proclama- tions, inviting British subjects to settle and colonize in Grenada, and promising them an established government by council and assem- bly as in the other Islands, his Majesty had waved that right, and divested himself of that power prior to the date of the order im- posing the present tax. The Judge concurred in the latter propo- sition, and gave judgment for the plaintiff; in consequence of which the Island will be relieved henc-eforward from the payment of this duty. Tomorrow being St. Andrew's Day, the tutelar Saint of Scot- land, the same will be observed at Court, and the Royal Family will wear Crosses in honour of the Day. The following story may be depended upon as a fact:----Last week three persons of Belericay bought a ticket in the present lottery between them, one of whom sold his share the next day for an ad- vance of 5s. and to his mortification the ticket was drawn a prize of 10,000l. the day following. At the Court of St. James's, the 25th day of November 1774 PRESENT, The King's most Excellent Majesty in Council. His Majesty in Council was this day pleased to order the Right Honourable the Lord High Chancellor to issue Writs for proroguing the Convocations of Canterbury and York, which were appointed to meet on Wednesday the 30th of this instant November, to Friday the 20th day of January next. St. James's, Nov. 26. The King has been pleased to appoint James Earl of Courtown to be of his Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council in Ireland. The King has been pleased to approve of the election of the Right Hon. Lord North to be recorder of the Borough and Town of Taun- ton in the county of Somerset, in the room the Earl of Thomond, deceased. The King has been pleased to appoint Richard Earl of Shannon to be muster master general and clerk of the cheque of his Majesty's Armies and garrisons in Ireland, in the room of Robert Earl of Belvedere, deceased. Extract of a letter from the Hague, dated November 23. The plan laid by the Court of Spain is no longer a secret; the English Cabinet knew it as soon almost as it was formed. The Court of Versailles neither approved nor disapproved of it: there- fore, when Prince Masserano set out for that Court, the English Ministry charged Lord Stormont to acquaint the Count de Vergen- nes with the discovery they had made, in order to preserve the pa- cific assurances which these three Powers had reciprocally made to each other, and prevent that Ambassador's meeting with a cold re- ception in England. It was proposed that a fleet should sail from Ferrol, and another from the Havanna, with 4000 land forces on board; that they should join in a certain latitude, and then go together and take possession of Pensacola, the most important colony that the English secured to them selves by the last peace, for watching the Spanish trade from La Vera Cruz, Panama, &c. The galleons which come from that country to Europe are obliged to steer their course that way in or- der to get a wind: Besides, the English ships stationed there have an opportunity of seeing every thing that passes, and a small fleet there in time of war may be a check to the whole Spanish trade in that part of the world. The Substance of Mr. Justice Aston's Speech in delivering the Sentence of the Court of King's Bench, in the Case of the KING against WOODFAL, On Saturday last "You, Henry Sampson Woodfall, and Wm. Woodfall, have been found guilty of publishing a libel in your respective papers, the Public Advertiser and the Morning Chronicle, of the 15th of Fe- bruary last, of a most dangerous and seditious nature. Some mat- ter has been offered in extenuation by one of you, but the Court are nevertheless clearly of opinion that nothing has been suggested sufficient to distinguish the nature of your offences, or the measure of your punishments. "The crime of which you are convinced, is publishing a libel highly reflecting on the Revolution, the surest foundation of our pre- sent happy establishment in church and state, and replete with the most glaring falshoods and grossest misrepresentations, aspersing the conduct and character of the great Prince and Princess, who were the prime instruments employed in bringing about that happy event. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Much has been said by your Counsel, relative to the stupidity of the performance, in order to extenuate the supposed effects which might be otherwise imputed to it; but that cannot weigh with the Court; when we see opinions of the most dangerous tendency maintained publicly, and applications made to the present times and present Government, evidently designed to alienate the confidence of the people, and weaken the hands of those to whom the conduct and execution of our public affairs is entrusted. Among many passages equally exceptionable, the people are told, 'they are cheated under the specious semblance of liberty, and the form of the constitution; but that, in reality, they are no better than mere slaves. It is not therefore plain, that if such doctrines and opinions were suffered to pass unnoticed or unpunished, it might be productive of the most se- rious and most dangerous consequences, as leading to a state of a- narchy, confusion, and the destruction of all good government. "Though the liberty of the press be one great basis of the liber- ty of the people, every other use of it, is evident, will be proportion- ably more dangerous, because it employs to the worst purposes what is designed for the best. It administers to faction and ill-founded discontent, on one hand, the means of depreciating government, and weakening that power so necessary to the effectual and salutary conducting of public affairs; while, on the other, it furnishes indi- viduals with frequent opportunities of calumniating the innocent, and of gratifying to the desired extent, every base suggestion of per- sonal rancor and resentment, and party malice. "It has been strongly urged by you, H. Sampson Woodfall, in justification, that when the libel of which you have been found guilty was published, you were then absent from your house and bu- siness, being in custody of the Serjeant at Arms belonging to the House of Commons, under a resolution of that House; but as it plainly appeared, by the evidence at the trial, that the matter con- tained in the libel, had been communicated to you, and had under- gone your inspection, and of course, by its being published, received your approbation, nothing urged by you on that ground can pos- sibly avail. "On the whole, it has been offered by your Counsel in justifica- tion generally that you did not know the Author, and that the very great hurry attending your business at the season of the year, par- ticularly at that very time, prevented you from examining the con- tents of the libel, with the care and caution you usually exert on such occasions. But the Court can never receive any matter of this kind in justification, because if once admitted, the ignorance of the Author, or the hurry and confusion necessarily attending your situ- ation, would be an apology for every species of this kind of offence whatever; and at once permit with impunity those gratifications of faction, ideal discontent, and private malice, which are equally the bane of domestic happiness, as they are the disgrace of all good go- vernment. "The Court doth therefore adjudge, that you Henry Sampson Woodfall do pay a fine of two hundred marks, [133l. 6s. 8d.) and do suffer three months imprisonment, and until the said fine shall be paid. And that you, William Woodfall, do pay a fine of two hundred marks, and do suffer three months imprisonment, and un- til the said fine shall be paid." A small sloop arrived at Plymouth a few nights ago from Boston, and no one but the Lieutenant, who had the command of her (and immediately set out post for London) was suffered to come ashore. The Sally, Thompson, from Navis for London, is on shore on the island of Sheepy. Several brass founders have lately been engaged on very good en- couragement, to embark for Quebec, with their wives and families, from Sheffield, and several other parts in Yorkshire. A letter from Turin says, that the King of Sardinia has augmen- ted his regiments with five men in each company, and that they are not only at work with unremitting diligence at the citadel of Tortona, but that they continue employed in carrying on the new fortifications which the late King Charles Emanuel began in the place of Cunto. Whatever may be the intention of the Portugueze, we are assu- red that they are very busily employed in making naval preparati- ons, and in recruiting their land forces. Letters from Hamburgh advise, that the Swedes are busy in their ports about fitting 12 ships of war, which it is given out are inten- ded for France. Extract of a letter from Harwich, Nov. 24. Last Sunday night came into this harbour upwards of 300 sail of coasting ships and vessels bound to the northward, having met with a hard gale of wind, which forced them out of Yarmouth Roads. The gale came on so sudden that the whole fleet was in the utmost confusion. The damage sustained is very considerable, some having lost all their anchors, some their masts and bowsprits, and some broken down to the water's edge, while others, left damaged, have exhausted all their provisions." BOSTON, DECEMBER 16. In Provincial Congress, Cambridge, Dec. 10. 1774. To the FREEHOLDERS and other INHABITANTS of the Towns and Districts of Massachusetts-Bay. FRIENDS and BRETEREN, AT a time when the good people of this colony were deprived of their laws, and the administration of justice, civil and crimi- nal; when the cruel oppressions brought on their capital had stag- nated almost all their commerce; when a standing army was illegal- ly posted among us for the express purpose of enforcing submission to a system of tyranny; and when the General court was with the same design prohibited to fit; we were chosen and empowered by you to assemble and consult upon measures necessary for our com- mon safety and defence. With much anxiety for the common welfare, we have attended this service; and upon the coolest deliberation have adopted the measures recommended to you. We have still confidence in the wisdom, justice and goodness of our Sovereign, as well as the integrity, humanity and good sence of the nation: And if we had a reasonable expectation that the truth of the facts would be made known in England, we should en- tertain the most pleating hopes that the measures concerted by the Colonies, jointly and severally, would procure a full redress of our grievances: But we are constrained in justice to you, to ourselves and posterity, to say, that the incessant and unrelenting malice of our enemies, has been so successful as to fill the court and kingdom with falshoods and calumnies concerning us, and to excite the most bitter and groundless prejudices against us; that the sudden dissolu- tion of Parliament, and the hasty summons for a new election, gives us reason to apprehend that a majority of the House of Com- mons will be again elected under the influence of an arbitrary mi- nistry! and that the general tenor of our intelligence from Great Britain. with the frequent reinforcements of the army and navy at Boston, excites the strongest jealousy that the system of colony ad- ministration, so unfriendly to the Protestant religion, and destruc- tive of American liberty, is still to be pursued, and attempted with force to be carried into execution. You are placed by providence in the post of honour, because it is a post of Danger----And while struggling for the noble objects, the liberties of your country, the happiness of posterity, and rights of human nature, the eyes not only of North-America and the whole British empire, but of all Europe, are upon yon. Let us therefore be altogether solicitous, that no disorderly behaviour, nothing unbe- coming our character as Americans, as citizens, and christians, be justly chargeable to us. Whoever with a small degree of attention, contemplates the commerce between Great Britain, and America, will be convinced that a total stoppage thereof will soon produce in Great-Britain such dangerous effects as cannot fail to convince the Ministry, Parliament and people, that it is their interest and duty to grant us relief.---- Whoever considers the number of brave men inhabiting North A- merica will know, that a general attention to military discipline, must so establish their rights and liberties, as under God, to render </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> it impossible for an arbitrary ministry of Britain to destroy them. These are facts which our enemies are apprized of, and if they will not be influenced by principles of justice, to alter their cruel mea- sures toward, America, there ought to lead them thereto. They however hope to effect by stratagem what they may not [illegible] in by power, and are using arts, by assistance of base scriblers, who un- doubtedly receive their, bribes and by many other means, to raise doubts and divisions throughout the colonies. To defeat their ini- quitous designs, we think it necessary [illegible] each town to be particu- larly careful strictly to execute the plans of the Continental and Provincial Congresses; and while it censures its own individuals, counteracting these plans, that it be not deceived or diverted from its duty by rumours, should any take place, to the prejudice o- ther communities.----Your Provincial congresses we have reason to hope will hold up the towns, if any should be so lost as not to act their parts, and none can doubt that the continental Congress will rectify errors should any take place in any colony through the sub- tilty of our enemies----Surely no argument can be necessary to ex- cite you to the most strict adherence to the American association, since the minutest deviation in one colony, especially in this, will probably be misrepresented in the others, to discourage their gene- ral zeal and perseverance, which however we assure ourselves cannot be affected. Whilst the British Ministry are suffered with so high a hand to ty- rannize, over America, no part of it we presume can be negligent in guarding against the ravages threatened by the standing army now in Boston; these troops will undoubtedly employed in attempts to defeat the association, which our enemies cannot but fear will e- ventually defeat them; and so sanguinary are those our enemies, as we have reason to think, so thirsty for the blood of this innocent people, who are only contending for their rights, that we should be guilty of the most unpardonable neglect should we not apprize you of your danger, which appears to us imminently great, and ought attentively to be guarded against. The improvement of the militia in general in the art of military has been therefore thought necessary and strongly recommended by this congress. We now think that particular care should be taken by the towns and districts in this colony, that each of the minute men not already provided there- with should be immediately equipped with an effective fire-arm, bayonet, pouch, knapsack, thirty rounds of cartridges and ball, and that they be disciplined three times a week, and often as op- portunity may offer, to encourage these our worthy countrymen to obtain the skill of complete soldiers, we recommend it to the towns and districts forthwith to pay their own minute men a reasonable consideration for their services----- And in case of a general mu- ster, their farther service must be recompensed by the province---- an attention to discipline the militia in general is however by no means to be neglected. With the utmost cheerfulness we assure you of our determination to stand or fall with the liberties of America; and while we hum- bly implore the sovereign disposer of all things, to whose divine providence the rights of his creatures cannot be indifferent, to cor- rect the errors and alter the measures of an infatuated Ministry, we cannot doubt of his support in the extreme difficulties which we all may have to encounter.----- May all means devised for our safety by the Congresses of America and assemblies or conventions of the colonies, he resolutely executed, and happily succeed; and may this injured people be reinstated in the full exercise of their rights without the evils and devastation of a civil war. Signed by order of the Provincial Congress JOHN HANCOCK, President A true extract from the minutes, BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Secretary. A letter from Montreal, to a gentleman in this town, informs that a considerable sum was collected for our sufferers, in that place, and would be sent in a bill; that the Canadians laughed at the puffs of an army from thence, as it was not in the power of government to raise 1000 men, of the refuse of that country for the infamous design, and that even the French farmers wished the continuance of our liberties. Last week the marines, which lately arrived in the men of war from England, commanded by Major Pitcairn were landed, and are now in barracks at the north part of the town. NEW - HAVEN December 14. By a gentleman lately arrived from Canada, we are informed, "That Monsieur Partuise, an Indian Interpreter, said to be lately sent by Governor Charlton, among the six nations, and other Indi- ans, to know if they would join the King's troops against the Ame- rican colonies, if required, was returned with the following answer, That they looked upon the dispute between Great-Britain, and the colonies, as a family quarrel between father and sons (which they made no doubt would be amicably settled and that it was contrary to their custom to interfere between parents and children; and that they were moreover apprehensive, in case they interfered, and the colonies got the better of the King's troops, they of course must fall a sacrifice to their resentment.----He also in terms, that the priests and noblesse, employed to found the French Canadians, have met with no better encouragement, they declaring that they look on the other colonies, as their brethren, and that they will by no means take up arms against them.----And it was generally imagined by gentlemen, best acquainted with the disposition of the Canadi- ans, that it would be impossible to raise a single regiment in all Ca- nada; and the farmers and tradesmnen were preparing a petition to the court of Great Britain, begging that the French laws might not take place, but that the English laws might be continued, which they had found by experience to be much better, and with which they were extremely well satisfied. PROVIDENCE, November 26. The General Assembly of this colony will be convened here on Monday the 5th of December, pursuant to warrant issued for that purpose by his Honour the Governor. At a meeting of the inhabitants of Providence, on Monday last, it was voted, that the sum of one hundred and twenty five pounds be immediately raised, by a town tax, for the support and anima- tion of our brethren at Boston, who are suffering in the common cause. NEWPORT, December 19 The people of the Rose Frigate, are very vigilant in searching every vessel, boat, &c. going up the river from this town. By a gentleman who came passenger with Capt. Casey, who ar- rived here last Thursday from Liverpool, we are informed, that the Merchants and people in general, at Liverpool and as far round as he could learn, were heartily disposed in favour of America:---* That Sir William Meredith declared openly, before and at the election for Liverpool, his sentiments against the measures of administration towards the colonies. That the order of his Majesty in council; prohibiting the exportation of gun-powder, arms, &c. had stopped ten or fifteen large ships there, almost ready for the sea, bound to the coast of Africa. Extract of a letter from Boston, dated Dec. 11. "Brigadier Ruggles has lately been detected, even by his own son, in sending an association paper into the country, binding the signers to take up arms in favour of the King's laws: In considera- tion of which, their estates are not to be exempt; while all the op- posers of government are to be declared rebels, and their estates con- fiscated. Some few have been terrified into compliance with this infernal scheme, on the assurances given by Ruggles that admini- stration would drive all before them. But by the circumstance of this detection you will readily determine what will be its probable success." By a Gentleman arrived in town, last evening from Boston, we are informed that the inhabitants there are in good spirits; that the </div> <h5>Page 3</h5</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Troops are very sickly and die fast; that 7 of one regiment were bu- ried in a day last week; that such of the troops as are able, are marched out 3 or 4 miles from the town almost every day, for their health, and that upwards of 500 had deserted. NEW-YORK, December 19 We hear the letter of the General Congress, to the inhabitants of Canada, had met with a very general and high approbation throughout that country, where a translation of it had been pub- lished. Wednesday last at a special court of oyer and terminer, came on the trials of Henry Hamilton and John Adams, for highway rob- beries, when the latter pleaded guilty, and the former contested the fact on his trial alledging that he was intoxicated with liquor at the time he perpetrated the robbery. The next day they both received sentence of death, and are to be executed next Friday. By a Gentleman who left Quebec about 20 days ago, we learn, that the reports we have had here of the Canadians and Indians being to be raised and sent to act against the people of Boston, &c. is entirely groundless; and that should a thing of that nature be proposed to the French, it would be rejected with disdain. Last Sunday sailed for Boston, the Sloop Joseph, Capt. Lindsey, freighted with 214 barrels fine flour, 22 do. rye meal, 24 tierces of bread, 5 hogsheads Indian meal, 2 barrels pork, 16 firkins butter, 4 tons of iron, and one pipe of brandy; a second donation from the inhabitants of this city to the poor of Boston, who are immediate sufferers by the Boston Port Bill. PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 10. The great fall of snow last week, and the succeeding frost, has filled our river with ice, so that all navigation is at a stand. Yesterday a butcher, either though ignorance or impudence, brought ewe mutton to the market of this city, contrary to the Re- solves of the Committee; but he soon found that his best way was to send it to the prisoners, and thought himself happy that he got off at so small a price. Probably the next may not get off so well. Extract of a letter from an Officer late under the command of Lord Dunmore, against the Indians, dated at fort Augusta, November 31, 1774. "I returned from the Shawanese expedition to my own house, on the 11th instant; an account of which is as follows: "I left home, with my company, the 25th of August, and ar- rived at the Levels of Greenbrier, (which was the place of general rendezvous) on the first of September, and against the fifth, we had about 1100 men assembled; but the Fincastlemen were not yet ar- rived. However Col. Charles Lewis, with the Augusta men, which were about 600, marched from that place the 6th of September, and arrived at the Mouth of Elk River (which empties into New River, about 60 miles from the Mouth of New River) the 21st of the same month, where we encamped, and got to making ca- noes to carry our flour down New-River.---Col. Andrew Lewis, with the Botetourt troops joined us at Elk, on the 23d or 4th: We inade 27 canoes, and on the first of October, crossed-Elk, loaded our canoes, and sell down into New-River; and next day being very wet, we encamped on the other side of the mouth of Elk: The following we proceeded down New-River, and arrived at the mouth of it, on the 6th of October. In all this march, we were never di- sturbed by the enemy. Our pack-horse-men said they saw Indians at times; and at Elk, the Indians viewed us, and stole some of our horses. On our arrival at the Mouth of New-River, or Great Ca- naway, we sent our spies to search if Indians were in those parts, but they could not discover any. Our men were a hunting every day, and on Monday the 10th of October, by break of day, a num- ber of our men went out as before; two of whom were fired on by Indians, about a mile and a half from the Camp; one was killed, the other came into the camp with the alarm, that he had disco- vered about 30 Indians, and that his companion was killed; on which the drum beat to arms. Our men started up from their tents, (numbers being in bed, for the sun was not yet up.) Orders were immediately given, that 150 men, from each line, should go in quest of the enemy; on which Col. Charles Lewis, with 150 of Augusta troops, and Col. Fleming, with 150 of the Botetourt troops, marched out; the men of each line were ordered to form on their own ground.--- In a few minutes three guns went off, with- in about 120 poles of the camp, which was immediately followed by several hundreds; on which 200 men were ordered out, who, on their approach found our men giving way before the enemy, but that reinforcements turned the matter. The battle continued. Several companies were again ordered out, among whom I was or- dered out, with fifty men, to a certain place, to prevent the Indi- ans getting round our camp.----I, with my men, run about half a mile, and came to some of our men by a hill: The Indians had retreated; we then pursued from tree to tree, still rising a small ridge, they had placed themselves behind logs, fired on us, killed three men near me, and wounded ten or twelve more: We pushed up farther, there made a stand; which the whole line, from the Ohio to us, did at the same time: This happened about one o'clock. There we remained watching the Indians, and they us, till near night; now and then firing, as opportunity offered, on both sides. ---The Indians at length, at the approach of night, slipped off, and left us the field; but carried away all their wounded, and many of their slain;---However we got 21 of them dead on the ground, and we afterwards heard, they had 233 killed and wounded, but I can- not say that is true.----We had 40 men dead that night, and 96 wounded; 20 odd of whom are since dead. On the 17th, we crossed the river to go to the towns, and marched on with about 1100 men, leaving 300 at the camp to take care of the wounded and provisions: (For know that the Fincastle troops, 300 in num- ber, joined us the night after the battle.) But on the 24th, we were stopped by express from the Governor, informing us that he had made peace.” To the COMMITTEE for the City and Liberties of PHILADELPHIA. GENTLEMEN, Reading, Jan. 3, 1775. THE Committee of this county met yesterday, when the letter from your Committee of Correspondence was laid before them.----We have the pleasure of informing you, that our Commit- tee of Correspondence was laid before them.---We have the pleasure of informing you, that our Committee, with the greatest alacrity and unanimity, agreed to the propriety of a Provincial Convention, and have accordingly appointed seven of their number to attend that service. We take the liberty of enclosing you an extract of the proceed- ings of our Committee. We are, Gentlemen, with great respect, Your most obedient servants, The Committee of Correspondence. Reading, January 2, 1775. THIS day the Committee of the county met here; a letter from the Committee of Correspondence of this city and liberties of Philadelphia was laid before them, proposing a Provincial Conven- tion to be held at Philadelphia the 23d instant. The letter being duly considered, the Committee unanimously agreed to the proposed convention, and appointed Edward Biddle, Christopher Schultz, Jonathan Potts, Mark Bird, John Patton, Sebastian Levan, and Baltsar Gehr, a Committee to attend the said convention in behalf of this county. The Committee then proceeded to chuse a committee of Corres- pondence, and Edward Biddle, William Reeser, Mark Bird, Jona- than Potts, and Christopher Witman, were duly elected a com- mittee of Correspondence for this county. Extracts from the proceedings of the Committee, JONATHAN POTTS, Secretary. Bridge-Town, December 26, 1774. At a general meeting of the inhabitants of the County of Cum- berland, in New-Jersey, held at Bridge-Town, on Thursday the 22d day of December, in the artields of the Association entered into </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> by the American Continental Congress being publicly read, were unanimously approved of.---Whereupon it was resolved, That a Committee of thirty-five persons be appointed to carry the same into execution throughout the county. As soon as the Committee was chosen they were publicly infor- med, that a quantity of Tea had been secretly landed at Greenwich, and that the inhabitants of that town had taken the alarm, and had chosen a pro-tempore Committee of five persons, to take care of the same until the committee of the county was chosen.---The ge- neral committee then withdrew, in order to consider what should be done in the affair, and came to the following resolution, viz. That this committee being ignorant of the principles on which the said tea was imported, and from whence it came; and not being able to get information thereof, by reason of the importer's absence, do think it best to have it privately stored, and agree to meet to-morrow at ten o'clock, A. M. in order to take care of the same. Accor- dingly they met the next day agreeable to appointment, and found to their surprise, that the Tea had been destroyed by persons un- known the night before, at the time the committee were sitting at Bridge-Town. Whereupon the committee further entered into the Resolves following: 1. That we entirely disapprove of the destroying the aforesaid Tea, it being directly contrary to our Resolves. 2. That we will not conceal nor protect from justice, any of the perpetrators of the above fact. Extract from the minutes of the Committee. THOMAS EWING, Clerk, NORFOLK, JANUARY 26, 1775. Last week WILLIAM HARVEY, Esq; Mer- chant, was married to Mrs. KERR, Daughter to the late Colonel TUCKER, of this Place: A Lady adorned with the most agreeable Accomplishments. Last Week was maried FREDERICK AUGUSTUS DOEBER, Esq; of this Place, to Mrs. GRANBERRY, of Suffolk, Nansemond county, an amiable LADY, with a considerable FORTUNE. CUSTOM - House, PORT - HAMPTON, Entered Inwards. Sloop Bumper, Capt. Booker, from Saint Eustatia, with bal- last only. Brig Tartar, Joseph White, from Antigua, with ballast only. Ship Mary & Jane, Robert Garner, from Antigua, with ballast only. Schooner Thomas, Abraham Cowper, from Barbados, with 25 Hhds.-Rum, Mary, Richard Robinson, from Antigua, with 40 Hhds. 1 tierce and 1 barrel Rum. Live Oak, Thomas Pearson, from Antigua, with Rum and Brown Sugar. Three Brothers, Thomas Jones, from Antigua, with Rum and Brown Sugar. Commerce, William Gaston, from Antigua, with ballast and one Hhd. Rum, for Stores. Betsey & Molly, Thomas Calvert, from Barbados, with Rum, and Brown Sugar. Sloop Cedar, David Holdridge, from Philadelphia, with Beer, Stoneware, Rum, Soap., Loaf Sugar, Rice and Anchors. Brig Active, David Huntley, from London, with European Goods, and Servants. CLEARED OUTWARDS. Sloop Jane, Capt. Stowe, for Bermuda, with Corn, Pease, Pork, Tallow, Bacon, Beef and Candles, Royal Exchange, Capt. Stevens, for Jamaica, with Scantling, Singles, Staves and Plank. Ship Cesar, Capt. Wetherald, for London, with Tobacco, Tar, Turpentine, Staves and Heading, also Fustick Wood. Ship Lonsdale, Capt. Grayson, for Whitehaven, with Wheat, Staves, Oars, Treenxils and Madeira Wine. Speedwell, Capt. Fox, for St. Lucia, with Shingles. Jenny, Capt. Sears, for Nevis, with Oats, Corn, Pease, Staves and Heading. Bird, Capt. Powell, for Jamaica, with Pork, Flour, Lard, Tailow, Tar, Staves and Shingles. TEN POUNDS REWARD. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber in STAFFORD County, Two indented Servants: the one a Scotchman named DAVID MATHESONS, a stout well made Fellow, by Trade a GAR- DENER, about 25 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high, has dark red Hair clubbed behind and curled at the sides; had on and took with him, an old blue Surtont Coat which has been turned, faced, and trimmed with the same Colour; a green Cloth Jacket with yellow Metal Buttons, a pair of red Plush Breetches; fine mix- ed blue Country Stockings, a mixed blue Cloth Coat and Jacket lined, and trimmed with black; a stripped VIRGINIA Cloth Jacket, one Shirt of brown Sheeting with several others of fine Linen, Nankeen Breeches; and many other Cloaths that cannot be par- ticularised. The other an Englishman named CHARLES BOOTH, and by Trade a Joiner, about 20 or 21 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high, slender made and of a fair Complexion, has white short curled Hair; had on and took with him, a violet or purple coloured Coat and Vest, a Pair of new Bucskin Breetches, a Pair of old ditto much worn and very dirty, an old blue Coat lined with white Shalloon, a new green Cotton Vest lin'd with Oznabrigs and Plaid Sleeves, a Pair of dark ribb'd Stockings, and several others of different Colours, a brown sheeting Shirt, one fine Irish Linen ditto much patched and several others also a Silver Watch.---They took with them a Gun, a Pair of double Blankets, a spotted Rug, and went away in a Pettiauger----All Masters of Vessels are fore- warned from carrying them off the Country. WILLIAM BRINT. January 5, 1975. (3) 31 JUST IMPORTED, BY BROWN & WARDROP; And opened, at their STORE, formerly oc- cupied by Messrs. JOHN GOODRICH, & Co. A NEAT ASSORTMENT of EUROPEAN GOODS, which they will dispose of, on reasonable Terms, for Cash or short Credit.----They have also for Sale, a SCHOONER, Burthen, 800 Bushels, of an easy Draught of Water; Likewise RUM, SU- GAR, MOLASSES, &c. Norfolk, January 11, 1775. (3) 32 FOR CHARTER, THE Brig May, Captain SOMMERVILLE, Master; Burthen 6000 Bushels, or 280 Hhds. to any part of Europe, or the West Indies.---For Terms, apply to GEORGE ROBINSON. PORTSMOUTH, January 11, 1775. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> BY Virtue of a Power of Attorney from the Heirs of Doctor JOHN DALGLIESIL deceased, will be sold a valuable Plan- tation: Containing Two Hundred and Ten Acres, pleasantly situ- ated on Elisabeth River, about two Miles below Norfolk; For Terms, apply to the Subscriber.---Who has also a Power to dis- pose of a very valuable Water Lot in Portsmouth, belonging to Mr. WILLIAM HALL of Bermuda; and will receive Country-Pro- duce in Payment, for one half the Purchase-Money. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL Norfolk, January 4, 1775. 31 THE Subscriber has engaged some able Hands, and carries on the Boot and Shoe-making Business, in all its Branches, in the neatest manner, and newest fashions, on moderate Terms, for Ready Money, He furnishes Ladies, with Shoes, either in Satin, Silk, or Lea- ther, and, flatters himself he is able to give them Satisfaction, in what he undertakes. JOHN MUIRHEAD. Portsmouth, January 7, 1775. FOR SALE or CHARTER, to any Port in BRITAIN or the WEST-INDIES. THE BRIGANTINE FANNY, JOHN McKERROL Master; Burthen seven thousand Bushels, twelve Months old, built for private Use, now ready to take on Board a Cargo.---For Terms, apply to the Master, or GAVIN HAMILTON, Merchant in Norfolk. January 9, 1775. (3) 32 THE Subscriber intends opening SCHOOL in this Place on Monday, the 23d instant: Will take in Grammar Scholars at 25s. the Quarter, Cyphering, Writing, and Reading at 12s. 6d. Those Gentlemen and Ladies, who shall Favour him with their Children may depend on his utmost Endeavours to give them sa- tisfaction. JAMES DUDLEY Portsmouth, January 17, 1775. (3) 33 ALL Persons indebted to Us, are desired to settle their AC- COUNTS with Mr. ALEXANDER MOSELY, who is appoint- ed to the Management of the CONCERN, since the Death of Mr. JOHN WILKINS; and as many Accounts have been long standing, we expect a speedy Settlement. PHRIPP, TAYLOR, & Co. Norfolk, January 10, 1775. (3) 32 WHEREAS a report has been propagated, that I am not duly authorized to act as a Notary Public, but that my sole warrant for so doing, is an assignment of a commission formerly granted to Mr. THOMAS BURKE, late of this Borough, and that in consequence thereof, no credit ought to be paid to the Seal of my Office: my own character and interest both call upon me, thus openly to contradict such report, by assuring the Public in general, and those in particular whom it may concern, that I act under a Commission issuing from his Grace, the Archbishop of Canterbury, granted to me, and to which I qualified before His Excellency, the EARL of DUNMORE, and that, being registered as a Notary Pub- lic, in His Majesty's Office of Faculties in Chancery, all Faith and Honour is due to Certificates under the Seal of my Notarial Office; where business committed to my care, will be executed with accu- racy and dispatch.----As I continue to transact Business as Insu- rance Broker, orders from any part of the country for Insurance, will be properly attended to, and the greatest care taken to procure good men to the Policies. JAMES ARCHDEACON N. B. I have for Sale a few Hogsheads of excellent Old Jamaica Spirits, Jamaica Coffee, Antigua Rum, Ginger, Loaf Sugar, &c. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. (4) 31 BY Direction of the Committee of Norfolk Bo- rough, will be sold at Vendue, on Monday the 20th Instant, by the Subscriber, for READY MONEY: Sundry Packages of European GOODS, imported in the Ship William, John HUNTER Master from Lon- don; and delivered to the Committee to be disposed of agreeable to the tenth Article of the Association. GEORGE KELLY, V. M. January 26, 1775. Ν Ο Τ Ι C E, THE Subscriber has now determined to open SCHOOL, in the Area of the Church, Norfolk----He will exert himself to ca- pacitate his Pupils, in every branch of PSALMODY, or Church Music; having been for a long time in the Business---He flatters himself, his Employers will meet with the desired Satisfaction.---- Proper attendance, and regulations will at all times be taken no- tice of.---His Abilities are known, for that purpose. No care will be spared, in instructing those who come under his charge, and the expence will be moderate; those who are so good, as to send their children to his care, may rest assured, his promises will be perform- ed. THOMAS MINTON. N. B. He will teach from from Nine o'clock forenoon, till Four afternoon---Begins Thursday the 13th Instant. Norfolk, January 8, 1775. (31) Ten POUNDS Reward. PRINCE GEORGE, November 10, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, a Mulatto Boy named SAM, about 16 or 17 Years old, of a very light Complexion, and will endeavour to pass for a free Boy, has gray Eyes, brown Hair, a smoothful artful Tongue, is a great Villain, but a very good Bar- ber. In the Month of June last he was put in York Jail, on Su- spicion of having stolen some Money in Williamsburg. He made his Escape from thence and got to Norfolk, where he was put in Jail and sent to me by Water. The next day (September 20th) he made his Escape from my Overseer, and has not since been heard of. He was born in Frederick Town, Maryland, has lived in Fre- dericksburg, Norfolk, and York Town, and is well acquainted with most parts of Virginia. He was very meanly clad, having been so long in Jail, but it is probable will procure Clothes. I will give 51. Reward to have him committed to any of his Majesty's Jails, if taken in the Colony of Virginia, and if out of the Colony 10l. All Captains of Ships, or Masters of Vessels, are hereby forewarned from carrying him out of the Country, or employing him. JOHN BLAND. N. B. It is suspected he is lurking or conceals himself in or about Norfolk, if brought there and secured, the Reward will be paid by Mr. ROBERT GILMOUR. I INTEND for the WEST-INDIES, soon. JOHN HEFFERNAN. PORTSMOUTH, January 23, 7775. To be Hired by the Day, &c. Ciel'd FLATS, that I will carry from three to five hundred Bushels.---- Lighters from sixteen to thirty Feet long. Also, Hor- ses and Chairs, by SCARBOROUGH TANKARD. Norfolk, Jan. 19, 1775. 33 </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> P O E T R Y. ROBIN AND HARRY. ROBIN, two beggars, with a curse, Throws the last shilling in his purse; And, when the coachman comes for pay, The Rogue must call another day. Grave Harry, when the poor are pressing, Give them a penny, and God's blessing; But, always careful of the main, With two-pence left, walks home in rain. Robin, from noon to night will prate, Runs out in tongue as in estate; And ere a twelvemonth and a day, Will not have one thing for to say, Much talking is not Harry's vice; He need not tell a story twice; And if he always be so thrifty, His fund may last for five and fifty. It so fell out that cautious Harry, As soldiers use, for love must marry, And with his dame, the ocean crost; All for love, or the world well lost. Repairs a cabin gone to ruin, Just big enough to shelter two in; And in his house, if any body come, Will make 'm welcome to his modicum. Where good Julia milks the cows, And boils potatoes for her spouse; Or darns his hose, or mends his breeches, While Harry's fencing up his ditches. Robin who ne're his mind could fix To live without a coach and six, To patch his broken fortunes, found A mistress worth five thousand pounds; Swears he could get her in an hour, If Gasser Harry would endow her; And fell, to pacify his wrath, A birth-right for a mess of broath. Young Harry, as all Europe knows, Was long the quintessence of a beaux ; But, when espous'd he ran the fate That must attend the marry'd state; From gold brocade and shining armour, Was metamorphos'd to a farmer; His grazier's coat with dirt besmear'd, Nor twice a week will shave his beard. Old Robin, all his youth, a sloven. At fifty-two, when he grew loving, Clad in a coat of paduasoy, A flaxen wig, and a waistcoat gay, Powder'd from shoulder down to flank, In courtly style addresses Frank; Twice ten years older than his wife, Is doom'd to be a beau for life: Supplying those defects by dress, Which I must leave the world to guess. ADVERTISEMENTS. KEYSER's FAMOUS PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, to be sold at the Printing-Office, (printed directions for using them, may be had gratis) ______Also the late American Editions of JULIET GRENVILLE: QUINCY's OBSERVATIONS on the Boston Port-Bill; and a Variety of the newest and most approved Books, Pamphlets and Plays. N. B. Subscriptions are taken in there for a new Book, in 2 vols.; entitled, A Voyage round the World, performed by Capt. Cook, and Joseph Banks, Esq; P. R. S.; first published by the direction of the Lords of the Admiralty: wrote by John Hawkesworth, L.L.D. Ornamented with Cuts. Norfolk, October 7, 1774. WILLIAM SIMPSON, requests all persons in- debted to him, to pay their respective accounts without delay, to JOHN JACOB, whom he has appoint- ed in the room of Mr. MINTON, to receive the same; said MINTON having declined the business. Norfolk, December 20, 1774. ctf. JUST PUBLISHED and to be SOLD, By the PRINTER Hereof, EXTRACTS from the Votes and Proceedings of the American Continental Congress; also a com- pleat Journal of their Proceedings Ν Ο Τ Ι C Ε. THAT JAMES Welsh, (an IRISH-MAN) now servant to the subscriber, has of late, been often absent from his work for whole days.----I am informed that he frequents certain houses, upon these occasions, about Town-Bridge. He is a tall slim man, about 5 feet nine-inches high; has at times, a wig, above bis na- tural hair, tho' long enough to wear without one. Every, person or persons, are hereby fore-warned, not to harbour, screen or en- tertain said servant, in any place whatever; and all masters of ves- sels are forbid to carry him off the country, at their peril, as the law directs. Likewise, all and other of my apprentices, or servants. WILLIAM FORSYTH. Norfolk, December 20, 1774. ctf. Intend to leave this COLONY in a few Months. ISAAC HILDRITH NORFOLK, January 1775. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> For SALE, a LONDON made CABLE. LENGTH 122 Fathoms, Thickness 8 1-half Inches; Weight 20h. 1q. 11p. now lying at Mr. ARCHDEACON's Ware- House: Any intending to Purchase; For particulars, may apply at his Store, or at THOMAS HUDSON's in Portsmouth. Norfolk, December 22, 1774. FOR SALE A BRIGANTINE, about 170 Tuns Burthen, Exclusive of Rigging; properly calculated for the North-Carolina Trade.----For Terms apply, to Cap. WILLES Cowper, in Suffolk, or to the Subscriber. BEN. BAKER. Nansemond, Dec. 20, 1774. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nine penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark keen eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in BOSTON, from whence he removed to QUEBEC, assuming the cha- racter of a merchant in both places; he was also once in trade in NEW-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain John F. PRUYM, for AL- BANY, and took with him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of cloaths. Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THORP in any of his Ma- jesty’s gaols on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds when convicted. Apply to CURSON and SETON of New-York; JOSEPH WHARTON, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT CHRISTIE, of Baltimore; JAMES GIBSON, and Co. Virginia; John BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAH BOURNE, or John Rowe of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this JOSEPH THORP, since the 19th of June last past, or know any thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MARSH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. *** All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him of the Continent. WHOEVER is possessed of the Tickets No. 7533. and 7723. in Colonel BYRD'S Lottery, may hear of a purchaser by applying at the Printing Office. THE Indentures of a few likely young Servants, amongst which are several Tradesmen: Also a Quantity of fine Salt now on board the ship Sampson, Lewis Farquarson Master, laying off the Town Point Wharf, to be sold by INGLIS & LONG. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. 31 JUST imported in the Sampson, Capt. Farquharson, from Bristol, and to be sold on the lowest terms, for Ready Money, or short Credit.---- Sundry pack- ages of Goods, consisting of Irish linens, worsted stockings, drest buck, doe and sheep skins, felt hats, carpenters tools, and other articles of cutlery, also hardware. For terms, apply to ROBERT GRAY, & Co. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. RUN away, from the subscriber, the 22d. of December, an Ap- prentice Boy, named JOHN CARWICK, Eighteen years of Age, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, slim made, and of a pale com- plexion, blue eyes, black curl'd hair; has a scar on the tip of his nose. Had on and took with him, a blue cloth coat and breeches, a black cloath coat, and black stocking breeches, a new sear- nought waistcoat, blue plain trowsers, some white and check shirts, plain square silver shoe-buckles, and carved knee-buckles; a good beaver hat, and sundry other sea cloath's. I fore warn all masters of vessels to employ him, or carry him out of the country, at their peril; I will give FIVE POUNDS Reward, for him, if delivered to me in Norfolk, and if taken in Carolina, I will give SEVEN POUNDS Reward, NICHOLAS B. SEABROOK. Norfolk, December 27, 1774. ctf. W A N T E D. A Quantity of Linen Rags. The best Prices will be given, by Applying at the Printing-Office. As these are intended for an American Manufacture of Paper, it is to be hoped every Friend to this Country, will preserve their Rags, for so Valuable a Purpose. NORFOLK, November 3, 1774. A BRIGANTINE for SALE. To be Sold by the Subscribers, a DOUBLE-DECKED VESSEL now on the Stocks, about One Hundred and Twelve Tons burthen, well Moulded and of good Work, built of the best White Oak, and Heart of Old Pine; exceeding well calculated for the Eastern or West-India Trade.----Will be finished in two or three Months: Also all the Materials for Rigging said Vessel of the best Quality. We want likewise to sell a SLOOP almost ready for Launching; Burthen about Eighty Tons.---For Terms, apply to JOHN SHEDDEN, & Co. Norfolk, December 21, 1774. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> For SALE or CHARTER, THE Brigantine HERO, Burthen 7500 Bushels, now lying in Norfolk Harbour, and may be ready to take in, in four- teen Days, two Years old, well Fitted and her Stem, Sternpost, Knees, and the principal part of her Timbers are Cedar and Mul- berry; for terms apply to MARSDEN, MAXWELL, & Co. N. B. Who have for Sale, West-India RUM, Barbadoes Cane SPIRIT, Muscovado SUGAR, and large Allum SALT. Norfolk, January 18, 1775. (3) 33 THE DISTILLERY At ALEXANDRIA, in VIRGINIA, WITH OTHER IMPROVEMENTS, To be let for a Term of Years; Enquire of Mr. WILLIAM HOLT, at Williamsburg, WILLIAM DAVIES Esq; at Norfolk, Mr. GEORGE GILPIN, or Messrs. HARPER and HARTSHORNE at Alexandria, Mr. John CORNTHWAIT at Baltimore, or of DANIEL ROBERDAU Esq; at Philadelphia. The DISTILLERY and Improvements CONSISTS OF: A DISTILLERY built of Stone, 71 Feet by 39. A STONE STORE, 50 by 50, with GRANARIES in two Stories above the Ground Floor, and a SAIL or RIGGING LOFT above them, the whole length of the building. A MOLASSES STORE framed that will contain 140 Hhds. A framed COOPER's Stop, 16 by 23, with a suitable Chimney. The DISTILLERY is furnished with TWO NEW STILLS about the same size, that will both hold to work 2500 Gallons; and the working CISTERNS, TWENTY in number, will contain the same quantity each. With a THIRD STILL that contains to work 600 Gallons for low Wines; each of these Stills have suitable worm Tubs. Also a suitable low wine Cistern; and Five very ample re- turn Cisterns, out-side of the house and under cover. The WHOLE and every part of the improvements are entirely NEW, executed by workmen from Philadelphia, and the Distillery under the immediate eye and direction of a Gentleman of eminent capacity in distillation. The Works are supplied with good cool water from an ample spring by Two Pumps with brass chambers, 6 inches diameter and the cisterns are charged with two other pumps, with chambers of block tin of five inches diameter, through suction pipes of yellow poplar: all these pumps are worked by a Horse in an adjoining MILL-HOUSE of large diameter, well constructed. A Wood YARD boarded seven feet high, that will contain much more than necessary for the Distillery into which the wood may be thrown, from the water: the whole of these improvements are situated in ALEXANDRIA below the Bank. The DISTILLERY on fast ground and the CISTERNS fixed above the highest tide wa- ter. The STORES and YARD on a wharf which with the public wharf adjoining of 66 feet, makes an extent of more than 200 feet in width: 156 feet of which runs 300 feet into Potowmack. As it does not suit the owner of these improvements to remove his residence from Philadelphia, he will let them at a moderate rent with a contract for 300 cords of ash wood yearly, for the years; cut into 4 feet lengths, and delivered in the Maryland shore, directly opposite to the Distillery, and so near the water as to render any carriage unnecessary; by the heirs of THOMAS ADDISON, Esq; deceased, at the rate of a dollar per cord. *** Any Person inclining to lease these Premises, may be furnished on a speedy Application, with about 160 Hogsheads of good well chosen Molasses; with Indulgence for Payment, enquire as above. c t f November 24th, 1774. FOR CHARTER, (To any Port in EUROPE, or the WEST-INDIES) THE Brigantine HELENA, Robert Stewart, Master; Burthen about 360 Hhds. or 9000 Bushels ---For Terns, apply to ROGER STEWART. Portsmouth, Jan. 18, 1775. THIS is to inform the Public, that my WIFE and I having parted from each other; by consent of both Parties.-----I will not for the future, Pay any Debts, hse may contract. CHARLES JOHNSTON. Portsmouth, Jan. 17, 1775. WHEREAS by unjust Informations, and Insinuations, I was induced to believe, that Mr. THOMAS YOUNGHUS- BAND'S Negroes bad destroyed my Cows, which were Two in Number: since which Time, One has returned Home alive, and well, and the other has been seen about three and four Months af- ter the above Report, with other Cattle in the PECOWSON or the GREAT SWAMP, as Witness my Hand this 7th of December, 1774. In the County of CURRITUCK, NORTH-CAROLINA. THOMAS PARKER BUTLER COWELL, THOMAS SHERGOLD, WITNESSES. January 10, 1775. (6) 32 TO BE SOLD. NEWLY Imported, Garden Seeds, such as early Golden Hot- spur Pease, carly Charlton, Marrow Fat Do; also every Kinds proper for the Season---Likewise a General Assortment of Seeds, Roots, Vegetables, &c. fit for this Country ---These may be had by applying to the Subscriber; who will be greatly obliged to such Friends as shall apply for them. Peculiar care will be taken, that no Foul Seeds will be delivered. JOYCE EDWARDS. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. NORFOLK: Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN and Co. by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.---Advertisements, of a moderate Length, for 3s. the first time, and 2s. each time after----Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per Annum. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> SUPPLEMENT, TO THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. JANUARY 12, 1775. (NO. 32) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> FOR CHARTER, THE Brig May, Captain SOMMERVILLE, Master; Burthen 6000 Bushels, or 280 Hhds. to any part of Europe, or the West- Indies.—For Terms, apply to GEORGE ROBINSON. PORTSMOUTH, January 11, 1775. BY Direction of the Committee of NORFOLK Borough, will be sold at Vendue, agreeable to the tenth Article of the Asso- ciation, entered into by the Continental Congress; on Monday the 16th Instant: Sundry Packages of Goods imported in the Brigan- tine Alexander, WILLIAM KERR Master, from Liverpool; Con- sisting of a general Assortment of Goods. GEORGE KELLY, V. M. January 11th, 1775, (1) 32 TO be Sold on Saturday the 21st Instant at Norfolk, to the highest Bidder, on Twelve or Eighteen Months Credit, with Bond and approved Security; the Brigantine Jenny, double-decked, Burthen about 5 or 6000 Bushels, lying at Portsmouth; Capt. John Osburne of that Place, will shew the Vessel to any Gentleman that inclines to take a View of her. JOHN AUSTIN FINNIE. January 10, 1775. (2) 32 ALL Persons indebted to Us, are desired to settle their AC- COUNTS with Mr. ALEXANDER MOSELY, who is appoint- ed to the Management of the CONCERN, since the Death of Mr. JOHN WILKINS; and as many Accounts have been long standing, we expect a speedy Settlement. PHRIPP, TAYLOR, & Co. Norfolk, January 10, 1775. (3) 32 To be sold peremptorily, to the highest Bidder, at NORFOLK County, Court-House, on Thursday the 19th Instant being Court Day, by Virtue of a Deed in Trust, from SAMUEL BRESSIE, to the Subscribers. A VALUABLE Tract of Land, lying in the County and Parish of St. Bride, conveniently situated, Containing Five Hundred and Thirty-seven Acres, by an old Survey, on which is a very good Brick dwelling House, forty eight Feet by twenty, Kit- chen, Barn, and Smoke-House all in good Repair; a fine young Orchard of about five hundred Trees, chiefly of the Hew’s Crab, and cleared Land for working six or eight Hands. The Soil of this Land is exceeding good, and all of it lies convenient for Im- provement. Also one other Tract of Land, lying in the aforesaid County and Parish; Containing two hundred Acres, (about forty of which are cleared) with a small House thereon. The above Tracts ly within eight Miles of the Great-Bridge, and will be shewn on Application by the Subscribers, or William Hall who now rents one Plantation, and by Nathaniel Butt who lives adjoining to the other. Credit will be given upon Bond with approved Security to the 25th of April. Norfolk, January 11, 1775. 32 LONDON, NOVEMEBER 7, 1774. Members returned for the NEW PARLIAMENT. New Romney, Sir Edward Derring, Bart. Richard Jackson, Esq. Maidstone, Sir Horace Mann,, —Finch, Esq. Hindon Wilts, Gen. Richard Smith, —Hollis, Esq. Univer. of Oxford, Sir Roger Newdigate, bart. Francis Page, Esq; Heydon, Yorkshire, Sir Cha. Saunders, Beilby Thompson, Esq; Scarborough, Lord Tyrconnel, Sir Hugh Palisser. Clithero, Lancashire, Tho. Lister, Esq; Hon. Ashton Curzon. Bristol, Mr. Cruger, Mr. Burke. Bishop’s Castle, Geo. Clive, Esq; Henry Strachey, Esq; Bath, Mr. Moyser, Mr. Smith. Weymouth, Right Hon. Welbore Ellis, William Chasen Grove, Esq; Totness, Philip Jennings, Esq; —Amyatt, Esq; It is thought the validity of this election will be laid before the House of commons. Dartmouth, Lord Viscount Howe, Richard Hopkins, Esq; Sudbury, Tho. Fohnerau, Phil. Crespigny, Esq; This election will be brought before the House of Commons Hereford, Mr, Foley, Sir George Cornewall. Wenlock, Shropshire, Sir Hen. Bridgeman, bt. Geo. Forester, Esq; Baidgenorth, Lord Pigot, Tho. Whitmore, Esq. Lightfield, Geo. Anson, Esq; T. Gilbert, Esq; </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Leicester, Hon. Booth Grey, Mr. Darker. Exeter, John Walter, Esq; —Bampfylde, Esq; Dorsetshire, Geo. Pitt, Esq; Humphrey Sturt, Esq; Dorchester, John Damer, Esq; Wm. Ewer, Esq; Poole, Joshua Mauger, Esq; Sir Eyre Coote, K. B. Stafford, Hugo Meynel, Esq; Richard Whitworth, Esq; Tamworth, T. de Grey, jun. Esq; Edw. Thurlow, Esq; Retford, Sir Cecil Wray, bart. Lord T. Pelham Clinton. Univer. of Cambridge, Marquis of Granby, Richard Crostes, Esq; Haslemere, T, More Molyneaux, Esq; Sir Merrick Burrell. Luggershall, Lord Milford, Lord George Gordon. County of Southhampton, Sir Simeon Stuart, Sir Henry Paulet, St John, Bedford, Sam. Whitbred, Esq; John Howard, Esq; Christchurch, Hants, Hon. Mr. Hyde, James Harris, Esq; Downton, T. Duncombe, Esq; T. Dummer, Esq; Calne, Wilts, John Dunning, Esq; Colonel Barre. Newport, Isle of Wight, Sir Richard Worsley, Hans Sloane, Esq; Newtown Isle of Wight, Sir John Barrington, Harcourt Powel, Esq; Old Sarum, Hon. Tho. Pitt, Pinkney Wilkinson, Esq; Ipswich, Col, Wallaston, Mr. Staunton, Orford, Lord Viscount Beauchamp, H. Robert Seymour Conway. Bury St Edmund’s, Sir Cha. Davers, bart. Rt. H. Aug. John Hervey. City of Norwich, Sir Harbord Harbord, bt. Edward Bacon, Esq Lancaster, Lord Stanley, Sir Thomas Edgerton. Leverpool, Sir Wm. Meredith, Richard Pennant, Esq. County of Gloucester, Edw. Southwell Esq; Sir Wm Guise, bart. Preston, Sir Henry Houghton, bt. Gen. John Burgoyne. Borough of Lancaster, Lord Rich. Cavendish, Sir Geo. Warren, Wigan, Beaumont Hotham, Esq; Geo. Byng, Esq; Newton, Lancashire, James Anthony Keck, Esq; Robt. Atherton Gwillam, Esq; Newport Cornwall, Humphry Morice, Esq; Richard Bull, Esq; Tiverton, Nathaniel Rider, Esq; John Duntz, Esq; Eye, Suffolk, Col. Phillipson, Mr. St. John. Aldborough. Suffolk, Tho. Fonnerau, Richard Combe, Esq; Castle-Riding, Alex. Wederburne Esq; Robert Mackreth, Esq; Thetford, Hon. Cha. Fitzroy, H. C. Fitzroy Scundamore, Carslile, Mr. Norton,—Storrer, Esq; Ashhurton, Devonshire, Cha. Brooke, Esq; Robert Palk, Esq; City of Lincoln, Lord Viscount Lumley, —Viner, Esq; Grantham, Lincolnshire, Lord Geo. Sutton, Sir Brownlow Cust Westbury, Wilts, Hon. Mr. Wenman, Nath. Bailey, Esq; Arundel, Tho. Brand, Esq; G. Lewis Newenham, Esq; County of Essex, Mr. Luther, Mr. Conyer. Northampton, Hon. Mr. Tollemache, Sir Geo. Robinson. City of York, Lord John Cavendish, Mr. Turner. County of Worcester, Mr. Dowdeswell, Mr. Foley. Gramponnel, Cornwall, Sir Joseph Yorke, R. Aldworth Neville, Esq; Camelford, Cornwall, John Amyand, Esq; Francis Herne, Esq; Worcester, T. Bates Rous, Esq; John Walsh, Esq; NORFOLK, JANUARY 12, 1775. ON Tuesday the 13th. of December instant, the Freeholders of NORTHAMPTON COUNTY met at the Court House, and chose the following Gentlemen A Committee, for the due observance and execution of the Association as prescribed by the late CONTINENTAL CONGRESS; which association was unanimously agreed, should be the sole rule to direct their Conduct; and to which all their measures should be conformable. JOHN BOWDOIN, the Rev’d. SAMUEL SMITH McCROSKEY, THOMAS DODBY, MICHAEL CHRISTIAN, JOHN HARMANSON, JOHN STRATTON, HENRY GUY, the Rev’d ISAAC AVERY,, JOHN WILKINS, GRIFFIN STITH, LITTLETON SAVAGE, GEORGE SAVAGE, JOHN RESPIS, PATRICK HARMANSON. WILLIAM RONALD, NATHANIEL L SAVAGE, WILLIAM HARMANSON, JOHN BURTON, JOHN KENDALL, ZERUBABEL DOWNING, ADIEL MILBY, THOMAS FISHER, JOHN BLAIR, and WILLIAM SIMPKINS. Previous to the business of the day, the two following Letters were read. The first from this County to the Committee of the Boston Poor, with a Donation of Corn; the second in answer thereto from the said Com- mittee. They are submitted to Public inspection, for the satisfaction of such, as humanely sympathise with their suffering Brethren in Boston; and to excite the ge- norous to contribute to their relief. Afterwards the Committee having chosen JOHN </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> BOWDOIN Esq. Chairman; they adjourned till saturday following, when the business is to be resumed, and mea- sures to be concerted for the more effectual observance of the ASSOCIATION, Northampton, Virginia, August 30, 1774. GENTLEMEN, THE People of this County compassionating the distressed Poor in your place, have directed us to ship you One Thousand Bushels of Indian Corn, to be distributed by you among such Fa- milies, as you shall think most in want of it. The Corn is now sent by the Bearer Capt. Nathaniel Brown, whose Bill of Lading for the same you will receive inclosed, the Freight of which will be paid him here, upon his producing your Receipt for the Corn. The People in this Place most sincerely sympathize with their Brethren in Boston, in their present Distress, and will at all times chearfully join in every measure proposed for their Relief. Such considerable Collections are making in this Colony, that we hope the Poor will not suffer for want of Provisions.——And we rely on the Firmness of your People in adhering to the glorious CAUSE in which they are engaged, till it may please Providence to restore them the Possession of their just Rights, and establish the Liberties of all America, on the most permanent Foundation. We are most sincerely Gentlemen, your Affectionate Brethren and Humble Servants. JOHN HARMANSON. LITTLETON SAVAGE. JOHN KENDALL. To the People of NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA. BOSTON, September 30th, 1774. GENTLEMEN The Committee appointed to receive and distribute the do- nations of our brethren in this and the neighbouring Colonies, re- ceived your favours, 30th August, per Capt. Nathaniel Brown, with about 1000 Bushells of Corn, as a present from our worthy brethren in NORTHAMPTON VIRGINIA, to the poor of this town suf- fering by the cruel Blockade of our Harbour. This Committee in behalf of the Town return their most sincere thanks to the Gentlemen in Northampton, who have so generously contributed to this TIMELY Donation. Every fresh supply from our friends encourages all ranks of people firmly to support the CAUSE for which we are struggling; and had not a spirit of Patrio- tism, Generosity, and Goodness, appeared in a most extraordinary manner throughout the American Colonies. This Town it is to be feared must have fallen a sacrifice to arbitrary power, and submitted to the most humiliating concessions; But we have the pleasure to in- form you that the Patriots and defenders of American Rights in this place, are as firm and zealous as ever, though surrounded on every hand by Soldiers and military preparations; the harbour filled with ships of War; the chief Fortress, Castle William out of our hands; Soldiers encamped in sundry places; the neck, the only entrance into the town doubly fortified by advanced batteries, and a Regiment encamped on both sides of the road to prevent the aid of our neighbours, who upon a late alarm shewed the utmost readi- ness to encounter every danger for our relief and defence. We are daily alarmed with hostile appearances; it is now said they intend to erect five Batteries and to picquet the Town at the Westerly side, to prevent the landing of our friends from the country. But we are de- termined to bear ALL, rather than in the least instance to acknow- ledge the right of Parliament to mutilate our Charter or form of Government, and to tax us at their pleasure. We observe in your letter, that considerable collections are making in your Colony for our Poor; in confidence of this our Labourers and Mechanics have universally declined assisting the Army in car- rying on their works though tempted with large rewards; not that they desire to be mantained in idleness, for they are ready for any employment the Committee can find them; for particulars in this respect, refere you to the Committee’s publication last week. Con- scious that our CAUSE is just, we trust in the supreme RULER of the Universe, that he will in due time restore us to the possession of ALL our rights and establish the Liberty of ALL America, on solid and lasting foundations. We are with the greatest esteem GENTLEMEN Your Friends and fellow Countrymen DAVID JEFFERIES. By order of the Committee of Donations. P. S. You have doubtless heard that all our powder in the Char- les Town Magazine, has been seized, and removed amounting to 300 Barrels; and the Magazine in this Town belonging to the pro- vince taken possession of by the Soldiery; and all private powder prohibited; all cannon and shot they can lay hold on, secured; but we trust the neighbouring Colonies have full supply in case of need; WHICH GOD FORBID. To the INHABITANTS of the PROVINCE of MASSACHUSETTS - BAY. MY FRIENDS, TO undertake to convince a Person of his error, is the indis- pensible duty, the certain, though dangerous test of Friend- ship. He that could see his friend persevering in a fatal error with- out reminding him of it, and striving to reclaim him, through fear that he might thereby incur his displeasure, would little deserve the sacred name himself. Such delicacy is not only false, but criminal. Were I not fully convinced, upon the most mature deliberation that I am capable of that the temporal salvation of this province de- pends upon an entire and speedy change of measures, which must depend upon a change of sentiment, respecting our own conduct, and the justice of the British nation, I never should have obtruded myself on the public. I repeat my promise, to avoid personal re- flection as much as the nature of the task will admit of; but will continue faithfully to expose the wretched policy of the whigs, though I may be obliged to penetrate the areana, and discover such things as, were there not a necessity for it, I should be infinitely happier in drawing a veil over, or covering them with a mantle. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Should I be so unfortunate as to incur your displeasure, I shall ne- vertheless think myself happy if I can but snatch one of my fellow subjects as a brand out of the burning. Perhaps some may imagine that I have represented too many of my countrymen as well as the leading whigs in any unjust point of light, by supposing those to wicked as to mislead, or those so little circumspect as to be missed, in matters of the last importance. Whoever has been conversant with the history of man, must know that it abounds with such instances. The same game, and with the same success, has been played in all ages and all countries. The bulk of the people, are generally but little versed in matters of state. Want of inclination or opportunity to figure in public life, makes them content to rest the affairs of government in the hands where accident or merit has placed them. Their views and employments are confined to the humbler walks of business or re- tirement. There is a latent spark however in their breasts capable of being kindled into a flame; to do this has always been the em- ployment of the disaffected. They begin by reminding the people of the elevated rank they hold in the universe, as men; that all men by nature are equal; that Kings are but the ministers of the people; that their authority is delegated to them by the people, for their good, and they have a right to resume it, and place it in other hands, or keep it themselves, whenever it is made use of to oppress them. Doubtless there have been instances where these principles have been inculcated to obtain a redress of real grievences, but they have been much oftner perverted to the accuried purposes of treason and rebellion. No government, however perfect in theory, is administered in perfection, the frailty of man does not admit of it. A small mistake in point of policy, often furnishes a pretence to libel government, and persuade the people that their rules are tyrants, and the whole government a system of oppression. Thus the seeds of sedition are usally sown, and the people are led to sa- crifice real liberty to licentiousness, which gradually ripens into re- bellion and civil war. And what is still more to be lamented, the generality of the people, who are thus made the dupes of artifice and the mere stilts of ambition, are sure to be loosers in the end. The best they can expect is to be thrown neglected by, when they are no longer wanted; but they are seldom so happy; if they are subdued, confiscation of estate and ignominious death are their por- tion; if they conquer, their own army is often turned upon them. to subjugate them to a more tyrannical government than that they rebelled against. History is replete with instances of this kind. We can trace them in remote antiquity, we find them in modern times, and have a remarkable one in the very country from which we are derived. It is an universal truth, that he that would excite a rebel- lion, whatever professions of philanthropy he may make when he is insinuating and worming himself into the good graces of the people, is at heart as great a tyrant as ever weilded the iron rod of oppression. I shall have occasion hereafter to consider this mat- ter more fully, when I shall endeavour to convince you how little we can gain, and how much we may lose, by this unequal, unnatu- ral, and desperate contest. My present business is to trace the spi- rit of opposition to Great Britain through the general court, and the courts of common law. In moderate times, a representative that votes for an unpopular measure or opposes a popular one, is in danger of losing his election the next year, when party runs high, he is sure to do it. It was the policy of the whigs to have their questions upon high matters determined by yea and nay votes, which were puplished with the representatives names in the next Gazette. This was commonly followed by severe strictures and the most illi- beral invectives upon the dissentients, sometimes they were held up as objects of resentment and contempt, at others; the abuse was in proportion to the extravagance of the measure they opposed. This may seem not worth notice, but its consequences were import- ant. The scurrility made its way into the dissentient’s town, it fur- nished his competitor with means to supplant him, and took care to shun the rock his predecessors had split upon. In this temper of the times, it was enough to know who voted with Cassius and who with Lucious, to determine who was a friend and who an enemy to the country, without once adverting to the question before the House. The loss of a seat in the House was not of so much con- sequence, but when once he became stigmatized as an enemy to his country, he was exposed to insult, and if his profession or business was such, that his livelihood depended much on the good graces of his fellow citizens, he was in danger of losing his bread and in- volving his whole family in ruin. One particular set of members, in committee always prepared the resolves and other spirited measures: At first they were canvassed freely, at length would slide through the house without an obstacle: The lips of the dissentients were sealed up; they sat in silence, and beheld with infinite regret the measures they durst not oppose: Many were borne down against their wills by the violence of the current, upon no other principle can we reconcile their osten- sible conduct in the house to their declarations in private circles.—— The apparent unanimity in the house encouraged the opposition out of doors, and that in its turn strengthened the party in the house.—— Thus they went on mutually supporting and up-lifting each other.—— Assemblies and towns resolved alternately, some of them only omit- ed resolving to snatch the sceptre out of the hands of our Sovereing, and to strike the imperial crown from his sacred head. A master stroke in politics respecting the agent ought not to be neglected. Each colony has usually an agent residing at the court of Great-Britain. These agents are appointed by the three branches of their several assemblies, and indeed there cannot be a provincial a- gent without such appointment. The whigs soon found that they could not have such services rendered them from a provincial a- gent as would answer their purposes. The house therefore refused to join with the other two branches of the general court in the ap- pointment. The house chose an agent for themselves, and the Council appointed theirs. Thus we had two agents for the private purposes, and the expence of agency doubled, and with equal rea- son a third might have been added as agent for the Governor, and the charges been trebled. [To be continued] N. B. Not having Time to insert the INTELLIGENCE recieved by the Ship, Resolution, Capt. JEFFERIES, in 7. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR, THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. DO THOU GREAT LIBERTY! inspire our Souls.. ___And make our Lives, in THY Possession happy, ___Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Diefence! From THURSDAY JANURY 5, to THURSDAY JANUARY 12________1775. (No. 32.) <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To the PRINTER of the NORFOLK INTEL- LIGENCER. SIR, I HAVE always admired the Sagacity of the North Britons, in their Law against Leasing-making; by which they understood misrepresenting the whole People, or any one subject, to the King; or the King to the People. And these were separate crimes; for they did not imagine that any man could at the same time be guilty of both. Neither do I find any instances of this kind in their history, before the Union. We have nothing among our Laws so well contrived to prevent a breach between a King and his People. This lays the Ax to the root of all Treason, and by pu- nishing it in one secures thousands from the slander of it. But then it bears so very hard upon the Sheet-Anchor the Court Whisper, that I have often wonder’d how the Ministers in that country could carry on business with it. For altho’ Leasing-making be the source of all treason, it is frequently the foundation of a Minister’s autho- rity: since no Prince will place absolute confidence in one man, until he is brought to believe, that he can no longer confide in his People, There are few histories where we do not meet with frequent in- stances of Ministers raising themselves by Leasing-making; and we may therefore conclude, that the North British Ministers might prac- tice the same arts to serve the same purposes. But as few even of the greatest Statesmen can be supposed to arrive at that pitch of security, as to boast of their own Guilt; the Legislators in that country might obtain the King’s consent to this Law, for punish- ing an artifice which his Minister durst not avow, since it could be practiced only upon the weakest Princes. Nay, it is not impossible but, as the Law made it criminal to misrepresent any one subject, it might become an useful tool in the hands of a Minister to destroy those who should presume to express his artifices; and the Legisla- ture might be the less careful to provide against a thing of this na- ture, that the first subject in their country was above the reach of Ministerial Calumny. By their constitution which was Gothick, as ours once was, the Minister of Scotland enjoyed great Paerogatives, and an independent Revenue. As a Subject he shared the privileges and the grievances of the people; and as Prince he had a right to inform the King of them. No Minister could remove him from the King’s preference; nor no corruption induce him to abet the plundering a people, whose Riches were one day to constitute his power. As the nation might therefore think themselves safe in the constitutional security of such a subject, they had no reason to suppose that the most san- guine Whisperer could hope to succeed in an attempt of this nature. The Father must look upon him as his most determined enemy.____ To make a breach between him and his Son!____Lord have Mercy upon us!____A Victory to either must be a destruction to both,____ Neither could he expect any assistance from those who might other- wise support his power by their influence on the King. They must reject, with Detestation, the very thoughts of persecuting a Brother or a Son. A HATER OF SLAVERY. To the Printer of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. Sir, BEING formerly carried away by the Stream of vulgar error, with relation to the Etymology of the word WOMAN, I could not forbear being surpriz’d at the Ill nature of our Ancestors, for giving so harsh a name to the (FAIR SEX) especially when I con- sider that this Nation has for many ages been famous amongst fore- igners, even to a proverb, for their Love and tender Usage of them. The learned Languages were immediately consulted, wherein I could not find any word signifying the Fair, that intimated the least sus- picion of Guilt or Evil.____Upon this I concluded that the word must be modern, and of later date than the conversion of our Ancestors to Christianity; because they could have no notion of the Fall, and of the part transacted therein by the Woman, before they were ac- quainted with the Holy Scriptures.____The Hebrew, if not the first Language, is at least as old as the dispersion from Babel; and that very pertinently calls her Ithab, because she was taken out of Ith.____ She is also frequently term’d Nequebah from the distinction of Sex.____In the Greek, her most common appellation is Gyne, as if from Gone, the hearing of young ones; and Theleia from Thele, a Breast.____In Latin her name is Mulier, quasi Mollier; as if the softer Creature; and Foemina, a foetn, as from the young, which she conceives, bears, and nurses.____Scaliger indeed derives the word form the Greek, an offspring; others more justly from Femen, the distinction of the Sex.<p\> In these several Languages there is nothing harsh, nothing that offends the Ears in the names of the Fair, but to clal her Wo-Man, as if design’d for and actually imply’d in the ruin of man, has of- ten been not a little displeasing not only to the Fair ones themselves, but to all their Admirers. And tho’it must be confess’d, that she was employ’d by the grand enemy in the Seduction of her Husband, and stands in some measure chargeable, as an instrument of the misery consequent thereon; yet does not that strain seem sufficiently washed away, by her being the instrument of Health and Salvation to the Species, in producing the Saviour of the World without the assistance of man----It being the Seed of the Woman and not of the Man, which was to bruise the Serpent’s Head. Which Prophecy so perplexed the learned Jew Maimonides, that he has left it amongst his insuperable Difficulties. Our Ancestors very pertinently call’d the Fair one Wombman, from the distinction of Sex; and leaving out the –b--to soften the pronunciation, they in time wrote and term’d her Womman, and at last Woman.---This is the real Etymon of the word, which it may </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> not be improper to publish, in order to take from our sex their common handle of Abuse and Calumny; and give the Ladies this Piece of defensive Armour; to secure them against the injurious Tongues of old Bachelors, and other haters of the Fair. I am, Sir, Your constant Reader and humble Servant, PHILOGYNES. To the PRINTER of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. SIR, THE spirit of tyranny seems at this juncture, to have taken possession of the hearts of all the Princes of Europe. By their proceedings, we must conclude, they think they have a just claim to every territory that lies convenient for them, and an equi- table right to every kingdom they have force enough to conquer. Regardless of justice, and enemies to the natural rights of mankind, they look upon the people they rule over, as born only to pay them taxes and fight their battles. The northern tyrant led the way, and set the iniquitous example, and every dribbler of a Prince strives to make himself despotic, and to enslave his subjects. These inhuman tyrants seem determined to extirpate every footstep of freedom yet remaining in Europe. Poland hath been conquered and divided; the free and great commercial cities that have flou- rished for ages;, are forced to submit to their arbitrary commands; the dominions of the ancient republic of Venice are now attacked; Corsica hath been subdued, and its brave inhabitants have been massacred, and called a banditti, only for fighting in defence of their natural rights and freedom. British subjects yet call ourselves a free people, and, it is to be wished, we may be really so, and have no cause for reckoning ourselves amongst the enslaved nations of Europe. It must, however, be acknowledged that the establish- ment of the popish religion, and the proceedings against the colo- nies in America, do not carry an appearance, favourable either to their freedom or our own. It is indeed evident, that American fellow subjects look upon those measures as tyrannical, and subver-- sive of their charters, rights, and liberties, and are resolved not to submit to them; and by the general union and concord of all the colonies in defence of their natural rights and freedom, our ministry, however despotic their intentions may be, will find it beyond their power to enslave them Whilst such a glorious spirit exists in our co- lonies, American will continue free, thought every nation in Europe should be enslaved. A Lover of LIBERTY. A Prophecy of LORD KAIMES, concerning the North American Colonies. OUR North American Colonies are in a prosperous Condition, increasing rapidly in Population, in Commerce, and in Opu- lence. The Colonists have the Spirit of a free People, and are in- flamed with Patriotism. Their Population (will equal) that of Britain and Ireland in less than a Century, and they will then be a match for the Mother Country, if they choose to be independent. Every advantage will be on their Side, as the Attack must be by Sea, from a very great Distance. Being thus delivered from a for- eign Yoke, their first Care will be the Choice if a proper Govern- ment, and it is not difficult to foresee what Government will be chosen. A People animated with the new Blessing of Liberty, and Independence, will not incline to a kingly Government. The Swiss Cantons joined in a federal Union, for Protection against the Po- tent House of Austria; and the Dutch embraced the like Union, for Protection against the more potent King of Spain. But our Co- lonies will never join in such an Union; because they have no po- tent Neighbour, and because they have an Aversion to each other. We may pronounce then, with tolerable Certainty, that (each Colony will choose for itself a republican Government.) And their present Constitution prepares them for it; they have a Senate, and they have an Assembly representing the People. No Change will be necessary, but to drop the Governor who represents the King of Britain. And thus a Part of a great State (will be converted) into many small States.. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. VENICE, SEPTEMBER 10. We are every day more and more alarmed, at the encroachments of the Austrian troops, who in contravention of the most solemn treaties, have entered into our frontier provinces, particularly Morlachia, where their superior forces have already taken possession of our principal towns; have ravaged the adjoining provinces and spread dissolution around. The Council of ten have required a meeting of the General one, to attend immediately to consider that would be most proper to be done on this very extraordinary Manoeuvre. In the mean time, dispatches are sent to all the fo- reign powers, with whom we are in alliance, VIENNA, Sept. 10. The Grand Signior has seized on all the effects of the late Grand Vizir, amounting to eleven millions of flo- rins. His Highness has given the Seals to Izet Mohemed Bashaw, and the Aga of the Janitsaries has been appointed Caimaikan ad interim. The Divan has resolved to send three months pay to the army, which, it is said, is to remain at Adrianople until Russia shall have restored to the Porte the places stipulated. Dantzic, September 19. The Prussian troops are swarming about this city, and we are obliged to keep our gates shut to be upon our guard. The King of Prussia has published an edict, which was read from the pulpits of every parish church of West Prussia, and Pomerania, prohibiting the inhabitants to bring their provisions to market to Dantzic, or to bring any thing there. We are well pro- vided with every thing except in the article of wood, which is very </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> scarce here. We are still in hope of being delivered from our neigh- boring usurper by the intercessions of some foreign courts. GIBRALTER, Oct. 5. Algiers is said to be now actually besieged by the Emperor of Morocco’s troops, notwithstanding the terms of reconciliation so lately offered, and which were supposed to have been accepted. LONDON, September 23. It is conjectured that there are near 200 mem- bers in the present Parliament who will not be returned at the next election, even with the government interest on their side, if the freeholders continue firm. Of all our European neighbors, the Dutch, we are told, notice our proceedings against the Americans most. it seems they have long had a hankering after some of our settlements, which, if they could possess themselves of, would e a great service to them; and that they intend to use all private endeavours for that purpose, is Affairs in Ireland, we are informed, are beginning to take an un- expected turn: the Lord Lieutenant, by an unwearied attention to the duties of his office, it is estimated, has, within these six months, made converts of an amazing number of patriots. (Alas! poor Ireland) Oct. 29. A small squadron it is said wili shortly be [print distorted, illegible] out, to cruze in the Mediterranean, of which his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland will have the command, They write from Senegal, that the slaves on board a French ship on the African coast, had risen and murdered all the crew, except a white woman, a passenger on board, after which the vessel foun- dered in a gale of wind, when the savages were drowned, except three and the above woman, who were taken up by an English frigate. A correspondent says, accounts received from Boston by the Scar- borough man of war, intimate that General Gage who was sent upon the duty of her present disagreeable command, contrary to his own inclination, has desired to be recalled, which brings to mind the following passage by the Baron de Montesquieu: Charles the ninth having given orders to the Governors of the se- veral provinces for the Hugonots to be slaughtered, Viscount Dorte, who commanded at Bayonne, wrote thus to the King: ”Sire. ”Among your majesty’s troops I could not find so much as one executioner; they are brave soldiers, we jointly therefore entreat your Majesty to command our lives in things that are practicable.” It is said that the M____y previous to the dissolution of P____t has so shuffled out, and packed the cards as to have been sure of having all the trumps and court cards in their hands the very first deal; flushed with a secure hope of the games they were less atten- tive whether the Curse of Scotland was turned up at Brentford this deal than formerly, especially as it was looked on a loose cared. Charles the first lost his crown and life, and James the second his kingdom, both for himself and his heirs, by their attachment to measures which infringed upon the constitution, and threatened a perpetual slavery to the people of these realms. The nation for a long time bore with the most submissive zeal the persecutions which those Kings and their ministers brought upon them; till at last their feelings were roused, and they drove those two obstinate monarchs, the one to answer for his conduct before a more awful tribunal; the other to seek for shelter in foreign climes; whereas if they had but attended to the advice given them by their real friends, they might have reigned long over, and in the hearts of a free people. Nov. 6. As the dispute now subsisting between Spain and Great Britain, with respect to the new settlement made by the English East India Company on the island of Balambanca, in the Indian ocean, may probably be attended with ferocious consequences, the public will receive some satisfaction from a more authentic and particular ac- cont of that matter than has been hitherto laid before them. The first notion of such a settlement took its rise in the council at Ma drass, during the time Lord Pigot was Governor. A Gentleman was sent by him to make observations in the islands bordering on the Moluccas and Philippines, in order to find a place proper for a trading station in those parts. This Gentleman went to Suloo, an island near the Great Island of Borneo, the Sultan of which, be- sides the island of Suloo, held by conquest several other adjacent islands, and a considerable part of the island of Borneo itself. He had been engaged in a war with the Spaniards, who possess Luconia (of which Manilla is the capital) and the other Philippines. During this war the Sultan of Suloo had been taken prisoner in a sea en- gagement, and carried to Manilla, where he was detained prisoner for thirteen years, until the English took that place, who set him at liberty, and sent him back to his own country; he was therefore very willing to encourage a settlement of the English in his domi- nions, as they might afford him an aid against the future attempts of the Spaniards to subjugate him to their yoke. Balambanca, a small island, but not inhabited, and lying very near the coast of that part of Bornea, which the Sultan held as a part of his kingdom, was thought a proper place for this settlement, and a grant of it was made to the English Company, if they should think fit to carry their design of a settlement into execution. The matter was subse- quently taken under consideration by the court of Directors here, and remained in agitation before any thing final was concluded. During this period a proper report was made to administration, and laid before the Privy Council, and the matter being known both to the Spaniards and Dutch, who are greatly interested in preventing our making any establishment in that part of the world, they pre- ferred the warmest remonstrances against our proceeding in such a design. This was publicly given, in a general occur of the proprie- tors, by Sir George Colebrooke, then chairman, as a reason for the great delay in coming to any determination respecting a matter that appeared to be of so critical a nature. At length the directors de- termined to proceed in the affair, and Mr. Harbord, then one of the council of Bencollen, was appointed Governor, and was sent with a proper force and stores to make a settlement in Balambanca. The result has been, that the Spaniards have sent from the Manilla a great armament against the King of Suloo, and were actually be- sieging his capital when the last advices were received from thence. In the meant time the Governor of Manilla sent a peremptory requi- </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> sition to Governor Harbord, signing, ”that if he did not im- medidately, together will all the English with him, quite the island, he would find a force to bring him away, and destroy whatever erectons he might have made in that place.” Mr. Harbord re- fused to comply with this requisition, and has advised the court of Directors that he is fortifying himself in the best manner, in order to maintain his ground. It cannot, however, be doubted but that the Governor of Manilla will make good his word as soon as he has taken Sulloo, and that Governor Harbord will be very far from being in a condition to prevent his doing what he has threatened. We have therefore great reason to be in continual expectation of hearing such news, with respect to this event, as will throw us into the same dilemma with regard to Spain, as we lately found ourselves with regard to Falkland’s islands. A letter from America hints that had Government given longer time to the Bostonians to have considered on, and digested the act for shutting up their port, the inhabitants, dreading the consequen- ces, might have been induced to have made some concessions; but its coming on so suddenly before their first transports had subsided, it is to be expected they will now find out, and this the rather as supposing them ever so inclined to bow the neck, it would be many months before they could be reinstated in their trade as heretofore, and many individuals must be absolutely undone. Some very experienced persons are at this time making the most secret and particular enquiries into the state of the Arsenals, both of France and Spain; which, when collected, are to be delivered in- to the Commissioners of the Admiralty, to be by them laid before his Majesty and the Privy Council. Fresh disputes are likely to arise between the King of France, his Parliament, and Clergy; the Archbishop of Paris, who is but newly returned from his exile, being determined to oppose the authority of Parliament in all spiritual matters of which he has just given a fresh instance, by refusing to deliver up his paper on the expulsion of the Jesuits to the messengers who were sent for them, though they were officers of the Parliament of Paris and of the Crown. We are informed from very good authority, that the Court have offered the command of the troops in American to Sir William Dra- per, in consequence of his connections in New-York; but it is not yet determined whether he will be invested with the command or not: but all are now discontented with the conduct of General Gage. To such paltry and contemptible shifts are government reduced, that they have sent over proposals of advantageous contracts to some of the principal merchants of New-York, and hope to severe them from their attachments to the congress, to produce discontents and faction in the people. It is reported that if Sir W. Draper goes to America, he will take a letter of recommendation with him to the colonies from his inti- mate friend, Junius. TO the PRINTER of the LONDON PACKET. Sir, The state or importance of the American colonies is so little un- derstood or regarded by the cunning people of the West end of the town, that I am told they have universally agreed that if all our settlements there were at the bottom of the sea, it would be much better for England. These, to be sure are very pretty conclusions about those dominions which have brought in so many millions to England; about those dominations which have constantly employed an infinite number of shipping; about those dominions, which ren dered this nation so many services during the last war. From the conception of the importance of our colonies to England, we may guess how capable they are of managing the affairs of the nation; and we may also guess what will be the consequence of the exercise of such wonderful abilities. For my part, I think it behoves every Englisman to endeavour to promote the welfare of the Americans, since on that our own has such a great dependance. Extract of a Letter from St. Omer’s, Oct. 25. ”Smuggling between France and North America goes on apace at present. All the manufactures at Lyons, Nimes, and Nantz, work night and Day to load American ships. This you may de- pend on real truths. A French officer of my particular aquaint- ance, just come hither with his regiment from Brest and Port l’Ori- ent, assures me that French India Goods rose 10 per cent, in one day at Port l’Orient, by the arrival of some American ships in that port.” BOSTON, DEDEMBER 19. IN PROVINCIAL CONGRESS, CAMBRIDGE, December 8th, 1774. AS the happiness of particular families arises, in a great de- gree, from their being more or less depended upon others; and as the less occasion they have from any article belonging to o- thers, the more independent; and consequently, the happier they are: So, the happiness of every political body of men upon earth, is to be estimated in a great measure upon their greater or less de- pendance upon any other political bodies; and from hence arises a forcible argument, why every state ought to regulate their internal policy, in such a manner as to furnish themselves within their own body, every necessary article for subsistence and defence: O- therwise their political existence will depend upon others, who may take advantage of such weakness and reduce them to the lowest state of vassalage and slavery. For preventing so great an evil, more to be dreaded than death itself, it must be the wisdom of this colony, at all times, more especially at this time, when the hand of power is lashing us with the scorpions of despotism, to encourage agriculture, manufacturers, and economy, so as to render this state as independent of every other state as the nature of our country will admit; from the consideration thereof, and trusting that the virtue of the people of this colony is such, that the following reso- lutions of this Congress, which must be productive of the greatest good, will by them be effectually carried into execution. And it is therefore Resolved, 1st. That we do recommend to the people the improvement of their breed of sheep, and the greatest increase of the same; and also the preferable use of our own woolen manufacturers; and to the manufacturers, that they ask only reasonable prices for their goods; and especially a very careful sorting of the wool, so that it may be manufactured to the greatest advantage, and as much as may be into the best goods. 2d. We do also recommend to the people the raising of hemp, and flax; and large quantities of fax-seed, more than may be wanted for sowing, may be produced, we would also farther recom- mend the manufacturing the same into oil. 3d. We do likewise recommend the making of nails; which we apprehend must meet with the strongest encouragement from the public, and be of lasting benefit both to the manufacturer and the public. 4th. The making of steel, and the preferable use of the same, we do also recommend to the inhabitants of this colony. 5th. We do in like manner recommend the making tin plates, as an article well worth the attention of this people. 5th. As fire arms have been manufactures in several parts of this colony, we do recommend the use of such, in preference to any imported: And we do recommend the making gun locks, and fur- nature, and other locks, with other articles in the iron way. We do also earnestly recommend the making of salt petre, as an article of vast importance to be encouraged, as may be direc- ed hereafter. 8th. That gun powder is also an article of fresh importance, that every man amongst us who loves his country, must with the estab- lishment of manufacturers for that purpose, and, as there are some ruins of several powder mills, and sundry persons among us who are acquainted with that business, we do heartily recommend its en- </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> couragement, by repairing one or more of said mills, or erecting o- thers, and renewing said business as soon as possible. 9th. That as several paper mills are now usually employed, we do likewise recommend a preferable use of our own manufactures in this way; and a careful saving and collecting rags, & also that the manufacturers give a generous price for such rags, &c. 10th. That it will be the interest, as well as the duty of this bo- dy, or of such as may succeed us to make such effectual provision for the farther manufacturing of the several sorts of glass, as that the same may be carried on to the natural benefit of the undertaker and the public, and firmly establish it in this colony. 11th, That whereas buttons of excellent qualities and of vari- ous sorts are manufactured among us, we do earnestly recommend the general use of the same; so that the manufactories may be ex- teded to the advantage of the people and manufacturers. 12th. That whereas salt is an article of vast consumption with- in this colony, and it its fisheries, we do heartily recommend the same, in the several ways wherein it is made in several parts of Eu- rope; especially in the method used in that part of France where they make Bay salt. 13th, We do likewise recommend an encouragement of horn smiths in all their various branches as what will be of public uti- lity. 14th. We do likewise recommend the establishment of one or more manufactories for making wool-comber’s combs, as an article necessary in our woollen manufacture. 15th. We do in like manner heartily recommend the preferable use of stocking and other hosiery woven among ourselves, so as to enlarge the manufactories thereof, in such a manner as to encou- rage the manufacturers and serve their country. 16th. As madder is an article of great importance in the dyer’s business, and which may be easily raised and cured among ourselves, we do therefore earnestly recommend the raising and curing the same. 17th. In order the more effectually to carry these resolutions in- to effect, we do earnestly recommend, That a society or societies be established for the purposes of introducing and establishing such arts and manufactures as many be useful to this people, and are not yet introduced, and the more effectually establishing such as we have already among us. 18th. We do recommend to the inhabitants of this province to make use of our own manufactures, and those of our sister colonies, in preference to all other manufactures. Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, JOHN HANCOCK, President. A true Extract from the Minutes, BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Secetary, To the PRINTERS of the BOSTON NEWS-PAPERS. Boston, Dec. 22, 1774. ”AS Messieurs Edes and Gill, in their paper of Monday the ”twelfth instant, were pleased to acquaint the public, that ”the association sent by Brigadier Ruggles, &c. to the town of ”Hardwick, &amp:c. together with his son’s certificate thereof, and ”the resolves of the Provincial Congress thereon, must be referred ”till their next.” I was so credulous as to expect then to have ”seen their next paper adorned with the form of an Association, ”which would have done honor to it, and if attended to, and ”complied with, by the good people of this province, might have ”put it in the power of any one very easily to have distinguished ”such loyal subjects to the King, as dare to assert their right to ”freedom, in all respects confident with the laws of the land, from ”such rebellious ones, as under pretext of being friends to liberty are frequently committing the most enormous outrages upon the persons and properties of such of his Majesty’s peaceable subjects, who for want of knowing who to call upon ( in these distracted times) for assistance, fall into the hands of a banditti, whose cru- elties surpass those of savages; but finding my mistake, now take the liberty to send copies to our several offices to be published in your next papers, that so the public may be made more acquainted therewith, than at present, and be induced to associate for the a- bove purposes; and as many of the people for some time past have been arming themselves, it may not be amiss to let them know that their numbers will not appear in the field so large as was imagined, before it was known that independency was the object in contemp- lation, since which, many have associated in divers parts of the pro- vince, to preserve their freedom and support government: And as it may become necessary in a very short time to give convincing proof of our attachment to government, we shall be much wanting to ourselves if we longer trample upon that patience which has al- ready endured to long suffering, and may if this opportunity be ne- glected have a tendency to ripen many for destruction, who have not yet been guilty of an overt-act of rebellion; which would be an event diametrically opposite to the humane and benevolent inten- tion of him whose abused patience cannot endure for ever, and who hath already by his prudent conduct evinced the most tender regard for a deluded people. TIMOTHY RUGGLES THE ASSOCIATION. WE the subscribers being fully sensible of the blessings of good governments on the one hand, and convinced on the other hand of the evils and calamities attending no tyranny in all shapes, whether exercised by one or many; and having of late seen with great grief and concern the distressing efforts of a dissolution of all government, where by our lives, liberties and properties are render- ed precarious, and no longer under the protection of the law, and apprehending it to be our indispensable duty to use all lawful means in our power, for the defence of our persons and property, against all riotous and lawless violence, and to recover and secure the advan- tages which we are entitles to from the good and wholesome laws of the government, do hereby associate and mutually covenant and engage to and with each other as follows, viz. I. That we will, upon all occasions, with our lives and fortunes, stand by and assist each other in the defence of his life, liberty, and property whenever the same shall be attacked or endangered by any bodies of men, riotously assembled upon any pretence, or under any authority not warranted by the laws of the land. II, That we will, upon all occasions, mutually support each other, in the free exercise and enjoyment of our undoubted right to liberty, in eating, drinking, buying and selling, communing and acting what, with whom, and as we please, as consistent with the laws of God and the King. III. That we will not acknowledge or submit to the pretended authority of any congress, committee of correspondence or other unconditional assemblies of men, but will at the risqué of our lives, if need be, oppose the forceable exercise of all such au- thority. IV. That we will, to the utmost of our power, promote, en- courage, and when called to it, enforce obedience to the rightful authority of our most gracious Sovereign, King George the third, and of his laws. V. That when the persons or property of any one of us shall be invaded or threatened by any committees, mobs or unlawful as- semblies, the others of us will upon notice received forthwith re- pair properly armed to the person on whom, or place where such invasion or threatening shall be, and will to the utmost of our pow- er defend such person and his property, and if need be will oppose and repel force with force. VI. That if any one of us shall unjustly and unlawfully be inju- jured in his person or property, by any such assemblies as before- mentioned, the others of us will, unitedly demand, and if in our power, compel the offenders if known, to make full reparation and satisfaction for such injury, and if all other means of security fail we will have recourse to the natural law of retaliation. In Witness of all which, we hereunto subscribe our Names, this ____Day of____. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, dated December 16, 1774. ”We have been in [illegible] here for two days, on account of an express from Boston, informing that two regiments were coming to take possession of our fort;__by beat of drum 200 men immedi- ately assembled and went to the castle in two Gondolas, who on their way were joined by 150 more, and demanded the surrender of the fort, which Capt. Cochran refused; and fired three guns, but no lives were lost; upon which they immediately sealed the walls, disarmed the Captain and his men, took possession of 97 barrels of powder,___put on board the Gondolas, brought it up to town , and went off with it to some distance in the country. Yesterday the town was full of men, from the country, who marched in, in form; chose a Committee to wait on the Governor, who assured them he knew of no such deigns, sending troops, ships, &c. This morning I hear there is a thousand or fifteen hundred on their march to town. -The Governor and Council sat yesterday on the affair, and are now meeting again.___The men who came down, are those of the best property and note in the province.” Yesterday arrived here his Majesty’s ship Sommerset, of 64 guns, Capt. Le Cras, Commander, from England. We hear from Halifax, Nova-Scotia, that the General Assem- bly of that province have laid an additional duty of 5 pence per gallon upon all rums and spiritous liquors (except the produce or manufacturing of Great-Britain) that shall be imported into that pro- vince, after the first day of January 1775. Also a duty of five shillings upon every 112th lb. pound of brown sugar; and five pence upon every gallon of molasses that shall be imported into that province, after the said first day of January, 1775. Extract of a letter from New-London, dated December 26, 1774. ”We hear that the inhabitants of St. Croix are about to send 130 hogsheads of sugar as a present to the town of Boston.----One gentleman had offered to give ten hogsheads, and to send a vessel with the whole donation, free of charges.” SALEM NOVEMBER 15. We hear that a regiment of troops embarked last Sabbath at Boston, said to be destined for this place, for the purpose of “ar- resting, detaining, and securing gun-powder.” A Committee of sixty-three very respectable gentlemen were appointed, at a town-meeting in Boston last Wednesday, to carry into execution in that place the agreement and association of the Con- tinental Congress. PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 21 Committee Chamber, December 22, 1774. Ordered, that the committee of correspondence do transmit to the committee of the several counties in this province a copy of the Resolves passed this evening, with a letter. And the letter being prepared and read, was approved, and it as follows, viz GENTLEMEN, BY order of the committee of the city and liberties of Philadel- phia, we have the pleasure to transmit you the following re- solves, passed this day, with great unanimity, viz. ”Resolved, That this committee think it absolute necessary ”that the committees of the counties of this province, or such ”deputies as they may appoint for this purpose, be requested to ”meet together in provincial convention, as soon as convenient.” ”Resolved, That it be recommended to the county committees, ”to meet in said convention, on Monday, the 23rd day of Jan. ”next, in the city of Philadelphia.” From the view of the present situation of public affairs, the com- mittee have been induced to propose this convention, that the sense of the province may be obtained, and that the measures to be taken thereupon may be the result of the united wisdom of the colony. The obvious necessity of giving an immediate consideration to many matters of the greatest importance to the general welfare, will, we hope, sufficiently apologize to you, for naming so early a day as the 23rd of January. We are, Gentlemen, respectfully, Your very humble Servant, The Committee of Correspondence. Extract of a letter from a Gentlemen in England, to this Friend in America, dated London, Oct. 31, 1774. ”America must go through some changes; we cannot give way ”here; ___any considerations on your part will be accepted, and ”I hope you have some cool, temperate men, who think so too; ”sure I am, it will best promote their own happiness.—The knavish ”patriots on this side have undone you, and will undo themselves. ”The King has dissolved the Parliament, and writs are issued for ”a new one;___this is thought a wise and capital stroke to prevent ”expence, corruption and debauchery.—I very much approve of ”Delegates being sent over here, be assured government would re- ”ceive them very cordially.” ”4th Nov. We have received some disagreeable accounts ”from your side by the man of war, which those who are friends ”to moderation are sorry for, as they must operate against both ”yourselves and us.___It is a pity that no propositions come from you.” In one of the English papers is inserted, “Two battalions of Light Infantry are ordered to be in readiness to embark for New-York.” The last letters from London mention the deaths of Dr, Duncan, physician to the King, Captain Robert Herzler of the royal artillery and Colonel James Cunninghame. By a Gentleman arrived at Salem, in a Vessel from Cape Nicholas Mole, which he left the 17th of November. Just as he was leaving that place, a vessel arrived there from the Island of Cuba, which she left the 15th of November, the master of which informed him, that he was obliged to quit that island in the greatest hurry, and leave all his cargo behind, there being so many Spanish vessels cruising to intercept all provision vessels bound for the island of Jamaica, that it was hardly possible for any to escape; this may be depended on aa a fact, and all the French and Spaniards were employed night and day, in repairing and building fortifications with the greatest expedition, and furnishing all their garrisons with a large stock of provisions and ammunition.____Du- ring his stay at the Mole, transports were arriving daily with troops and provisions. The four Americans, who were most instrumental in bringing forth the late odious acts of Parliament, by the advice they gave to the Premier, who was glad to avail himself of their hints, are all promised very lucrative employs in England. NORFOLK, JANUARY 12, 1775. At at Meeting of the Committee of Princess Anne on Thursday, the 5th of January, 1775. THE Chairman having acquainted the Committee, that Mr. GEORGE LOGAN of this County, Merchant, had imported TWO Bales of EUROPEAN Goods, since the first Day of December last, contrary to, and under the Restrictions made by the Continen- tal Congress. It was Resolved that Edward Cannon, John Hancock, Frederick Boush, and William Hancock, Members of this Com- mittee, should wait upon Mr. GEORGE LOGAN, to be informed of the Truth of such Information:___Who readily appeared before the Committee, and acknowledged that he had received into his pos- session, since the first Day of December, four Casks of Nails, oneb Bale of Oznaburgs, one Box of Linen, and one Case of Sadlery; which said several Articles he very readily and cheerfully submitted should be disposed of at the Discretion of the Committee. Upon </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> which the Committee came to the following Resolutions:” Resolved, that the Thanks of this Committee be presented to Mr. LOGAN, for his candid and polite Behaviour on this Occasion. Resolved, that the several Articles above mentioned, after being advertised in one of the Virginia Gazettes, be sold; agreeable to the tenth Article of the Association, under the Direction of Captain, James Kempe, Mr. William Robinson, Mr. Anthony Walke, junr. Capt. Frederick Boush, and Capt. William Hancock, before the next Meeting of this Committee. Published by Order of the Committee. THOMAS ABBOTT, clerk. Pursuant to the above Resolution, we hereby give Notice that the Sale will be on Tuesday the 17th Instant, at the Store of Mr. LOGAN, at Kempe’s Landing; and will begin at 11 o’Clock at the Forenoon, precisely. JAMES KEMPE, WILLILAM ROBINSON, ANTHONY WALKE, Junior. GREDERICK BOUSH, WILLIAM HANCOCK. PORTSMOUTH. January 12, 1775. Last Week a Deputation from this Town waited on Captain Montague, and the other Gentlemen Officers on board his Maje- sty’s Ship the FOWEY; and delivered them a Card of Thanks for the important Aid they afforded at a late alarming Fire in that Town; and for the constant Readiness they have always shown to assist every trading Vessel in Distress.____The Address was po- litely received; And Capt. Montague having thanked them, was pleased to say, “He ever would be disposed to Grant every Assist- ance in his Power, when consistant with his Duty.” The Alexander, Capt. Kerr, from Liverpool, newly arrived here; in his passage, sprung his main Mast and varied away his main Boom; spoke with the Caesar of London, Jodn Dunn Ma- ster, from Philadelphia bound to Jamaica, in Lat. 23:50, Long- 67:30, ten Days out, 19th of December last; On the 24th spoke the Schooner Commerce, Capt. Harland, from Antigua for South Carolina, in Lat. 28, Long, 72:14, nine Days out. The PRINTER of this PAPER is desirous, and will esteem it a particular Favour done him; if Masters or Comman- ders of Vessels will be kind enough to send an ACCOUNT of what Ships, &c. they may have spoke with, on their respective Voyages. ENTERED INWARDS at PORT HAMPTON, JANUARY 3, 1775. Sloop Wren, William Smith from Rhode Island; with Fish, Cheese, Chocolate, Onions, Molasses, Iron Ware, and New-Eng- land Rum. Schooner Jenny, William Sears form Nevis; with 24 Hogsheads of Rum, 7 Barrels brown Sugar. Ship Tyger, John Hail from London, with Ballast only. Brig Peggy, Francis Haynes from Nevis, with Ballast only. Brig Dolphin, John Kelso from Antigua; with 17 Hogsheads of Rum. Sloop Susanna, Samuel Eastwood, with Ballast only. Snow Nancy, Charles Alexander from Teneriss, with Ballast only. Ship Sampson, Lewis Farquarson from Bristol; with 2388 Bushels of Salt. Sloop Betsey, James Avery from Maryland; with 200 Bushels of Bread. Brig Patty, John Barret from Barbados, with 12 Hogshead of Rum. CLEARED OUTWARD. Sloop Agatha, Thomas Edgar from Antigua; with 2000 Bushels of Corn, 60 Barrels of Flour, 10 barrels of Bread 200 Bushels of Pease, 5000 Shingles. Ship Virginia, William Arthur for London, with 28600 Staves, Ship Betsey, J. Dysart for Liverpool, with Tar, Turpentine, Staves, Square Timber, Indigo, and Tea. Schooner Samuel, John Shepherd for Jamaica; with Pork, Staves, and Shingles. Brig Bland, Michael Danby for London; with Tobacco, Tar, Turpentine, Bread, Bees-Wax, Snake-Root, British dry Goods, Pig-Iron, Staves, Hand-Spakes; and nine Chests of Tea. Schooner Peggy, Richard Basden for St. Christophers; with Staves, Hoops, Pease, Oars and Pork. Ship Juliana, Robert Montgomery for Cadiz; with 10,100 Bushels of Wheat, 200 Bushels of Beans, and 100 Barrels of Flour, 1000 of Staves. Ship Juno, John Windover for Liverpool; with Tobacco, Staves, Plank, Handspakes, Lock and Anchor Stocks; also Wheat, Oars, and Rum for Ship Stores. ENTERED INWARD at PORT HAMPTON January 10, 1775. Sloop Josiah, Francis Lennis from Antigua; with Ballast only. Lady Catherine, Capt. Wilkins from Antigua; with 52 Hhds. of Rum. Brig Venus, Capt. Peart from Liverpool; with European Goods, per three Cockets. The Falmouth packet, Capt. Holland from Antigua; with bal- last only. The Helena, Capt. Stewart from Hispaniola: with Foreign Mo- lasses. The Four Sisters, Capt. Brown from Maryland; with Bar-Iron, Cambooses, Hoops, Flour, and Butter. The Fanney, Capt. Mc’Kerrell from Grenadoes; with 45 Hhds of Rum. Schooner Newberry, John Rider from Plymouth, New-England; with Rum, Salt, Cheese, Fish, Chocolate, iron ware, Molasses, Linen and Spinning Wheels. Brig Betsey, Capt. Edey form Barbadoes; with Rum, Brown Sugar and Limes. Brig Alexander, William Kerr from Liverpool; with European Goods, per 6 Cockets. CLEARED OUTWARD. Sloop Friendship, Capt. James for Bermuda; with Corn, Pease; and Tallow. Schooner Little Dann, Capt. Sustees for Philadelphia; with Wheat and Pease. Sloop Phanin, Capt. Westcott for Antigua; with Corn, Pease, Scantling Staves, Heading, Shingles, Pork and Leather. Brig Liberty, Capt. Cook for Barbadoes; with Flour, Pork, Corn and Shingles. Brig George, Capt. Grymes for Leghorn; with Pease, Flour, and Wheat. Brig Francis, Richard Towle for Hispaniola; with Scantling, Shingles, Four and Bread. Sloop Relief, Capt. Gilbert for Jamaica; with Flour, Pork, Beef, Scantling, and Hoops. Brig Pallas, John Bowie for Falmouth, G. Britain; with Tar, Turpentine, Wheat and Staves. Ship John, Capt. Ayres for Grenadoes; with Staves, Heading, Shingles, Scantling, Plank and Hoops. Schooner Rebecca, Capt. Holden for Philadelphia, P. Post En- try, with Skins, Wheat, Hemp, and Flax-seed. Schooner Chatham, Capt. Fleetwood for Maryland; with Hemp, Rum, Pease, Corn, pork, Leather, a Saddle Sign board, and 39 Hhds of Rum. Sloop Porgey, Capt. Bassett for Antigua; with Corn, Pease, Staves, Heading and Hoops. Sloop Kitty, Capt. Williams for Jamaica; with Beef, Pork, Bread and Shingles. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> ADVERTISEMENTS TEN POUNDS REWARD. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber in STAFFORD County, Two indented Servants: the one a Scotchman named DAVID MATHESONS, a stout made Fellow, by Trade, a GAR- DENER, about 25 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high, has dark red Hair clubbed behind and curled at the sides; had on and took with him, an old blue Surtout Coat which as been turned, faced, and trimmed with the same Colour; a green Cloth Jacket with yellow Metal Buttons, a Pair of red Plush Breeches; fine mix- ed blue Country Stockings, a mixed blue Cloth Coat and Jacket, lined, and trimmed with black; a stripped VIRGINIA CLUB Jacket, one Shirt of brown Sheeting with several others of fine Linen, Nankeen Breeches; and many other Cloaths that cannot be par- ticularised. The other an Englishman named CHARLES BOOTH, and by Trade a Joiner, about 20 or 21 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high, slender made and of a fair Complexion, has white short curled Hair; had on and took with him, a violet or purple coloured Coat and Vest, a Pair of new Buckskin Breeches, a Pair of old ditto much worn and very dirty, an old blue Coat lined with white Shalloon, a new green Cotton Vest with Oznabrigs and Plaid Sleeves, a Pair of dark ribb’d Stockings, and several others of different Colours, a brown sheeting Shirt, one fine Irish Linen ditto much patched and several others; also a Silver Watch.___They took with them a Gun, a Pair of double Blankets, a spotted Rug, and went away in a Pettiaugey___All Matters of Vessels are fore- warned from carrying them off the Country. WILLIAM BRINT January 5, 1775. (3) 31 TEN POUNDS REWARD Whereas some malicious ill disposed person, or persons, did on Friday evening last, near Tanner Creek, cruelly Maim and cut the Hamstrings of a very valuable Dray-Horse, belonging to RICHARD JARVIS, dray-man, in this town; and whereas there is reason to suspect a design, to serve other Horses in the same man- ner; the FOX-HUNTERS Club, in order to discover the Perpetra- tors of such cruelty, offer the above reward of TEN POUNDS, to any person who will give such Information, so that the offender may be convicted. MATTHEW PHRIPP Treasurer. Norfolk, Dec. 10, 1774. 3 w. A BRIGANTINE for SALE. TO be Sold by the Subscribers, a DOUBLE-DECKED VESSEL now on the Stocks, about One Hundred and Twelve Tons burthen, well Moulded and of good Work, built of the best White Oak, and Heart of Old Pine; exceeding well calculated for the Eastern or West-India Trade.__Will be finished in two or three Months; Also all the Materials for Rigging said Vessel of the best Quality. We want likewise to sell a SLOOP almost ready for Launching; Burthen about Eighty Tons.___For Terms, apply to JOHN SHEDDEN, & Co. Norfolk, December 21, 1774. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nice penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark keen eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in NEW-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain JOHN F. PRUYM, for AL- BANY, and took with him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of clothes. Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THORP in any of his Ma- jesty’s goals on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds when convicted. Apply to CURSON and SETON of New-York; JOSEPH WHARTON, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT CHRISTIE, of Baltimore; JAMES GIBSON, and Co. Virginia; JOHN BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAR BOURNE, or JOHN ROWE of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this JOSEPH THORP, since the 19th of June last past, or know any thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MARSH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him of the Continent. WHEREAS a report has been propagated, that I am not duly authorized to act as a Notary Public, but that my sole warrant for so doing, is an assignment of a commission formerly granted to Mr. THOMAS BURKE, late of this Borough, and that in consequence thereof, no credit ought to be paid to the Seal of my Office: my own character and interest both call upon me, thus openly to contradict such report, by assuring the Public in general, and those in particular whom, it may concern, that I act under a Commission issuing from his grace, the Archbishop of Canterbury, granted to me, and to which I qualified before His Excellency, the EARL of DUNMORE, and that, being registered as a Notary Pub- lic, in His Majesty’s Office of Faculties in Chancery, all Faith and Honour is due to Certificates under the Seal of my Notarial Office; where business committed to my care, will be executed with accu- racy and dispatch.____As I continue to transport Business as Insu- rance Broker, orders from any part of the country for Insurance, will be properly attended to, and the greatest care taken to procure food men to the Policies. JAMES ARCHDEACON. N. B. I have for Sale a few Hogsheads of excellent Old Jamaica Spirits, Jamaica Coffee, Antigua Rum, Ginger, Loaf Sugar, &c. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. (4) 31 TO BE SOLD. NEWLY Imported, Garden Seeds, such as early Golden Hot. spur Pease, early Charlton, Marrow Fat Do; also every Kinds proper for the Season____Likewise a General Assortment of Seeds, Roots, Vegetables, &c. fit for this Country. ---These may be had by applying to the Subscriber; who will be greatly obliged to such Friends as shall apply for them. Peculiar care will be taken, that no Foul Seeds will be delivered. JOYCE EDWARDS. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> FOR SALE. A BRIGANTINE, about 170 Tuns Burthen, Exclusive of Rigging; properly-calculated for the North-Carolina Trade.____For Terms apply, to Cap. WILLES COWPER, in Suffolk, or to the Subscriber. BEN. BAKER. Nansemond, Dec. 20, 1774 BY Virtue of a Power of Attorney from the Heirs of Doctor JOHN DALGLIESH deceased, will be sold a valuable Plan- tation: Containing Two Hundred and Ten Acres, pleasantly situ- ated on Elisabeth River, about two Miles below Norfolk: For Terms, apply to the Subscriber.____Who has also a Power to dis- pose of a very valuable Water Lot in Portsmouth, belonging to Mr. WILLIAM HALL of Bermuda; and will receive Country-Pro- duce in Payment, for one half the Purchase-Money. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. THE Subscriber has for Sale, (at New Mill Creek) the following Horses, Geldings, and Mares, viz. HORSES, Rainbow, A Sorrel, 3 years old, 14 hands high, L.31 S. 10..D. 00 Blackbeard, Dark Bay, [illegible, creased] dirto. 14 ditto ___ L. 15 S. -- D. -- GELDINGS, Silver Eve,, Bright Bay, 5 years old, 13 hands 1 & an half inch high, - - - - L. 12 S. -10 D. -- Bosman, Black colour’d, 7 ditto 13 ditto -L. 6 S. -- D. -- Mink, ditto 5 ditto 13 ditto 2 inches - - L. 9 S. -- D. -- Tarborough, ditto 7 ditto 14 ditto - - L. 15 S. -- D. --- Black Jack ditto 4 ditto 13 three fourth’s - L. 15 S. -- D. -- Snow Bird, Dark Bay, 3 ditto 12 three fourth’s - L. 10 S. -- D. -- Derrick, ditto 4 ditto 13 ditto - - - L. 8 S. -- D. -- MARES. Ogle. Black, 8 years old, 13 hands 1 inch high, L. 6 S. -- D. -- Phillis, ditto 2 ditto 14 ditto 1 inch L. 22 S. 10 D. -- Jenny, a Sorrel, 4 ditto 14 ditto 3 inches L. 22 S. 10 D. -- Crooked Foot ditto 10 ditto 13 ditto 1 inch - L. 20 S. – D. -- Pigin, a Dark Sorrel, 7 ditto 13 ditto 2 inches L. 17 S. -- D. -- Long Tail, a bay 2 ditto 13 ditto - -- L. 7 S. -- D. -- Peg, ditto 12 ditto 13 ditto 1 inch - - L. 7 S. -- D. -- The above are the names, colours ages and sizes as also the sums they cost me, sometime ago. Some I find to have been good bargains, and for these, I shall ask something more than first [illegible, smudged], others, I will take less for;(and as the Winter is now on hand) the sooner applications are made, the better bargains may be had. MALACHI MAUND. N. B. I have also for sale, two Colts. December 22, 1774. THE Subscriber has engaged some able Hands, and carries on the Boot and Shoe-making Business, in all its Branches, in the neatest manner, and newest fashions, on moderate Terms, for Ready Money. He furnishes Ladies, with Shoes, either in Sattin, Silk or Lea- ther, and flatters himself he is able, to give them Satisfaction, in what he undertakes. JOHN MUIRHEAD. Portsmouth, January 7, 1775. NOTICE, The Subscriber has now determined to open SCHOOL, in the Area of the Church, Norfolk____He will exert himself to ca- pacitate his Pupils, in every branch of PSALMODY or Church Music; having been for a long time in the business___He flatters himself, his Employers will meet with the desired Satisfaction.____ Proper attendance, and regulations will at all times be taken no- tice of.___His Abilities are known, for that purpose. No care will be spared, in instructing those who come under his charge, and the expence wll be moderate; those who are so good, as to send their children to his care, may rest assured, his promises will be perform- ed. THOMAS MINTON. N. B. He will teach from Nine o’Clock forenoon, till Four afternoon___Begins Thursday, the 19th Instant. Norfolk, January 8, 1775. FOR SALE or CHARTER, to any Port in BRITAIN or the WEST-INDIES. THE BRIGANTINE Fanny, JOHN MCKERROL Master; Burthen seven thousand Bushels, twelve Months old, built for private USE, now ready to take on Board a Cargo.____For Terms, apply to the Master, or GAVIN HAMILTON, Mercht in Norfolk. January 9, 1775. (3) 32 JUST IMPORTED, BY BROWN & WARDROP; And opened, at their STORE, formerly oc- cupied by Messrs. JOHN GOODRICH, & Co. A NEAT ASSORTMENT of EUROPEAN GOODS, which they will dispose of, on reasonable Terms, for Cash or short Credit.____They have also for Sale, a SCHOONER, Burthen, 800 Bushels, of an easy Draught of Water; Likewise RUM, SU- GAR, MOLASSES, &c. Norfolk, January 11, 1775. (3) 32 FOR CHARTER, (To any Port in EUROPE.) THE Brigantine Alexander, William Ker Master; burthen a- bout 370 Hhds, or 9000 Bushels___For Terms apply to said Master on Board, or to JOHN ROWN, &amp. Co. N. B. Who have for Sale, a Quantity of Liverpool Salt, on Board said Vessel for READY MONEY. J.B. NORFOLK, January 12, 1775. (1) 32. WHEREAS by unjust Informations, and Informatiions, I was induced to believe, that Mr. THOMAS YOUNGHUS- BAND’S Negroes had destroyed my Cows, which were Two in Number; since which Time, One had returned Home alive, and well, and the other has been seen about three and four Months af ter the above Report, with other Cattle in the PECOWSON or the GREAT SWAMP, as Witness my Hand this 7th of December, 1774. In the County of CURRITUCE, NORTH CAROLINA. THOMAS PARKER. BUTLER COWELL, THOMAS SHERGOLD, WITNESSES. January 10, 1775. (6) 32 </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. TO A POETICAL LADY. FAIR one, in prudence drop the pen: Howe’r your fancy’s fir’d; We know you level at us men, And rhyme to be admir’d; We’ll not of double arms admit, And let you join to beauty, wit. You can’t with our own bait allure, With our own weapons foil; When you such onsets make, we’re sure Most wisely to recoil: In vain you try then our own arts, To make a conquest o’er our hearts. ’Tis when you lie in ambuscade, That you most dang’rous are; We’re safe when you appear array’d And your designs declare: VENUS when naked more alarm’d, Than she was when like Pallas arm’d. Wou’d ye your natural genius show, Your genuine charms display; No more the manly art avow, Some female talk essay: No more let Phoebus aid be try’d, But list Minerva on your side. If your bright pointed needle draws A stream of colours out, Ten thousand darts, tho’ wrought on gawze ! May put us to the rout: What equal art in rhyme is shewn To the embroid’ry of a gown? And, as ye hope imperial sway, In th’ heart of him you love; Be wise and fling the pen away Lest it shou’d fatal prove. Think, e’er in rhyme you take a pride, How Sappho wrote, and how she died. ADVERTISEMENTS. KEYSER’s FAMOUS PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, to be sold at the Printing- Office, (printed directions for using them, may be had gratis) _____Also the late American Editions of JULIET GRENVILLE; QUINCY’s OBSERVATIONS on the Boston Port-Bill; and a Variety of the newest and most approved Books, Pamphlets and Plays. N. B. Subscriptions are taken in there for a new Book, in 2 vols.; entitled, A Voyage round the World, performed by Capt. Cook, and Joseph Banks, Esq; F. R. S.; first published by the direction of the Lords of the Admiralty; wrote by John Hawkersworth, L. L. D. Ornamented with Cuts. Norfolk, October 7, 1774. WHOEVER is possessed of the Tickets No. 7533. and 7723. in Colonel BYRD’S Lottery, may hear of a purchaser by applying at the Printing Office. FOR SALE or CHARTER, THE BRIG NORFOLK, Burthen about 8000 Bushels; now lying in Norfolk Harbour, and many be Ready to take in, in a few Days.____ She is a Prime Sailer; Two Years old, Well fit- ted, and the principal part of her Timbers, Cedar, Mulberry and Locust. For Terms, apply to HARMANSON, & HARVEY. N. B. Who have also for Sale, West-India RUM, Jamaica SPIRITS, COFFEE, PIMENTO, Ma- deira and Lisbon WINE. Norfolk, December 14, 1774. tbetfb. RUN away, from the subscriber, a small Negroe fellow, named HARRY, about forty years of age; he speaks English but in- differently: went off very ragged in his clothes, (but may have been better provided since) he carried with him, two great-coats of cloath, coloured duffle. Am informed he went with a tall Negroe man, called Prince, belonging to Mr. Robert Donald, and that they intended for Norfolk. Both of the have been used to the crafting business._____A Reward of TWENTY SHILLINGS will be Paid to any person, who shall bring said Run away, to me, at Manchester, or to the Printer hereof. JAMES LYLE. December 20, 1774. 3 w. WILLIAM SIMPSON, requests all persons in- debted to him, to pay their respective accounts without delay, to JOHN JACOB, whom he has appoint- ed in the room of Mr. MINTON, to receive the same; said MINTON having declined the business. Norfolk, December 20, 1774. c t f. JUST PUBLISHED and to be SOLD, By the PRINTER Hereof, ECTRACTS from the Votes and Proceedings of the American Continental Congress; also a com- pleat Journal of their Proceedings. </div> <div> <h6>Column 2</h6> THE DISTILLERY AT AEXANDRIA, in VIRGINIA, WITH OTHER IMPROVEMENTS, To be let for a Term of Years; Enquire of Mr. WILLIAM HOLT, at Williamsburgh, WILLIAM DAVIES Esq; at Norfolk, Mr. GEORGE GILPIN, or Messrs. HARPER and HARTSHORNE at Alexandria, Mr. JOHN CORNTHWAIT at Baltimore, or of DANIEL ROBERDAU Esq; at Philadelphia. The DISTILLERY and Improvements CONSISTS OF: A DISTILLERY built of Stone, 71 Feet by 39. A STONE STORE, 50 by 50, with GRANARIES in two Stories above the Ground Floor, and a SAIL or RIGGING LOFT above them, the whole length of the building. A MOLASSES STORE framed that will contain 140 Hhds. A framed COOPER’s SHOP, 16 by 23, with a suitable Chimney. The DISTILLERY is furnished with TWO NEW STILLS about the same size, that will both hold to work 2500 Gallons; and the working CISTERNS, TWENTY in number, will contain the same quantity each. With a THIRD STILL that contains to work 600 Gallons for low Wines; each of these Stills have suitable worms and worm Tubs. Also a suitable low wine Cistern; and FIVE very ample re- turn Cisterns, out-side of the house and under cover. The WHOLE and every part of the improvements are entirely NEW, executed by workmen from Philadelphia, and the Distillery under the immediate eye and direction of a Gentleman of eminent capacity in distillations. The Works are supplied with good cool water from an ample spring by TWO PUMPS with brass chambers, 6 inches diameter and the cisterns are charged with two other pumps, with chambers of block tin of five inches diameter, through suction pipes of yellow poplar: all these pumps are worked by a HORSE in an adjoining MILL-HOUSE of large diameter, well constructed. A WOOD YARD boarded seven feet high, that will contain much more than necessary for the Distillery into which the wood may be thrown, from the water: the whole of these improvements are situated in ALEXANDRIA below the Bank. The DISTILLERY on fast ground and the CISTERNS fixed above the highest tide wa- ter. The STORES and YARD on a wharf which with the public wharf adjoining of 66 feet, makes an extent of more than 200 feet in width; 156 feet of which runs 300 feet into the Potowmack. As it does not suit the owner of these improvements to remove his residence from Philadelphia, he will let them at a moderate rent with a contract for 300 cords of ash wood yearly, for five years; cut into 4 feet lengths, and delivered in the Maryland shore, directly opposite to the Distillery, and so near the water as to render any carriage unnecessary; by the heirs of THOMAS ADDISON, Esq; deceased, at the rate of a dollar per cord. Any Person inclining to lease these Premises, may be furnished on a speedy Application, with about 160 Hogsheads of good well chosen Molasses; with Indulgence for Payment, enquire as above. c t f November 24th, 1774. TO BE SOLD FOR Ready Money, or Barter for Negroes a Sloop, Burthen 2800 Bushells, well calcu- lated for the Country Business, only draws 6 Feet 10 Inches when loaded----For Terms, apply to the Sub- scriber in Suffolk Town. WILLS COWPER. December 20, 1774. Run away, from the subscriber, the 22d. of December, an Ap- prentice Boy, named JOHN CARWICK, Eighteen years of Age, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, slim made, and of a pale com- plexion, blue eyes, black curl’d hari; has a scar of the tip of his nose.___Had on and took with him, a blue cloth coat and breeches, a black cloath coat, and black stocking breeches, a new fear- nought waistcoat, blue plain trowsers, some white and check shirts, plain square silver shoe-buckles, and carved knee-buckles; a good beaver hat, and sundry other sea cloath’s. I fore warn all masters of vessels to employ him, or carry him out of the country, at their peril; I will give FIVE POUNDS Reward, for him, if delivered to me in Norfolk, and if taken in Carolina, I will give SEVEN POUNDS Reward, NICOLAS B> SEABROOK. Norfolk, December 27, 1774. c. t f. WANTED. A Quantity of Linen Rags. The best Prices will be given by Applying at the Printing Office As these are intended for an American manufacture of Paper, it is to be hoped every Friend to this Country, will preserve their Rags, for so Valuable a Purpose. NORFOLK, November 3, 1774. BY direction of the Committee, for the county of Norfolk, on Monday the 23 instant, will be dis- posed off at Public Sale, for Ready Money, Seven Parcells of Goods, containing check-handkerchiefs, 7___8th check, stripped, holland, bed style, Irish linen, mens hose, thread, oznabrig, cutlery, and other hardware.___Snuff, and barley imported in the Rich- mond, Cap. Paterson, from Glasgow, by Mr. Thomas McCulloch, and by him dilvered to the Committee, to be disposed off, agreeable to the tenth article of the Continental Congress. By order of the Committee. BENJAMIN CROOKER, Clerk. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. 2 w. I Intend to leave this COLONY in a few Months. ISSAC HILDRICH Norfolk, January 1775. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> THE Subscriber will open a public School on Monday the Eight Instant, at the Room where JOHN SALISBURY, formerly resided, at Beech Spring._____His Friends and the Public, may depend on the greatest Attention in the dif- ferent Branches he proposes to Teach; and will at all times be Assi- duous to Merit their Favour, by Instilling into them the Proper Branches of Education their Parents would wish to have effectuated. No pains will be spared, to gain so Salutary an End.__He means this, as an Introduction to an undertaking which he Hopes will be attended with Satisfaction to both Parties. JOHN DUNCAN. Newtown, Princess Ann county, January 4, 1775. WE have lately imported, a well assorted Car- go of European Goods suitable for the Season, which we will dispose of on Reasonable Terms, either by Wholesale or Retail; for Ready Money, or Commodities, at such Prices as We think Them Worth._____We have Also for Sale, West-India and Northward RUM, Muscovado LOAF-SUGAR, Teneriff, Lisbon and Maderia WINES, MOLASSRS, COFFEE, BAR-IRON and a few very Likely NEGROES, Consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls; which We will Dispose of Cheap, for Ready Money, or To- bacco. CUMING WARWICK, & Co. Milener’s Warehouse, December 21 1774. 3 w. RUN away, from the Subscriber, in Nansemond county, the 25th of December 1774, a dark Mulatto Man named JACK, about 33 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, well made, bow legg’d, more so in the right leg than then the left; has a number of scars on his back, occasioned by the whip for his villainy; he is very artful and crafty, and will form many excuses, therefore whoever takes him up, must be very careful or else he will make his escape. He took with him several changes of apparel. Whoever delivers the said slave to me, or confines him in any of his Majesty’s Goals in this Colony, so as I may get him again, shall have TEN DOLLARS Reward, and if out thereof, TWENTY DOLLARS; it is well known he is lurking about Portsmouth, or Norfolk. SAM> BRADLY. N. R. I forewarn all persons from carrying him out of the Co- lony at their peril. S. B. January 4, 1775. ON Thursday the 20th Instant, being Court Day, will be hired out for one year at the Court-House door, 3 valuable NEGROES, (Saw- yers) belonging to the Estate of JOHN GIL- CHRIST, deceased; and on Monday the 24th will be rented out, at the Great-Bridge, for the Term of 3, 5, or 7 Years, to the highest bidder, 2 Plantations, lying in St. Brides Parish, belong- ing to said Estate. ARCHIBALD CAMBELL, Executor. January 4, 1775. JUST imported in the Sampson, Capt. Farquharson, from Bristol, and to be sold on the lowest terms, for Ready Money, or short Credit.____Sundry pack- ages of Goods, consisting of Irish linens, worsted stockings, dress buck, doe and sheep skins, felt hats, carpenters tools, and other articles of cutlery, also hardware. For terms, apply to ROBERT GRAY, & Co. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. WHEREAS we have given offense to the Public, in having SOLD TEA, since the date of the Continental Association, owing to our Misapprehensi- on of the third Article thereof. We do hereby, re- quest their forgiveness, for this our Misconduct, and beg the continuance of their Favours, as we are de- termined not to Infringe the Association in the smallest particular. WILLIAM & THOMAS FARRER. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. 2 w. THE Indentures of a few likely young Servants, amongst which are several Tradesmen: Also a Quantity of fine Salt now on board the ship Sampson, Lewis Farquarson Master, laying off the Town Point Wharf, to be sold by INGLIS & LONG. Norfolk, January 4, 1775. 31 NOTICE. THAT JAMES WELSH, (an IRISH-MAN ) now servant to the subscriber, has of late, been often absent from his work for whole days.___I am informed that he frequents certain houses, upon these occasions, about Town-Bridge. He is a tall slim man, about 5 feet nine-inches high; has at times, a wig, above his na- tural hair, tho’ long enough to wear without one. Every person or persons, are hereby fore-warned, not to harbour, sereen or en- tertain said servant, in any place whatever; and all masters of ves- sels are forbid to carry him off the country, at their peril, as the law directs. Likewise, all and other of my apprentices, or servants. WILLIAM FORSYTH. Norfolk December 20, 1774. c t f. FOR SALE, a LONDON made CABLE. LENGTH 122 Fathoms, Thickness 8 1-half Inches; Weight 20 h. 1 q. 11 p. now lying at Mr. ARCHDEACON’s Ware- House: Any intending to purchase; for particulars, may apply at his Store, or at THOMAS HUDSON’S in Portsmouth. Norfolk, December 2, 1774. TO BE RENTED, THE House and Lot, whereon the Subscriber lives, next Door to Mr ALEXANDER MOSELY. For Terms apply to, MARY ROTHERY. Norfolk December 20, 1774. </div> NORFOLK: Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN and Co. by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of NEWS from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.___Advertisements, ofa moderate Length, for 3s, the first time, and 2s. each time after.___Price of the PAPER, 12 s. 6d. per Annum. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1775 THE NUMBER 44. VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI ATQUE EJUS AMICIS.—HOR. <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> NORFOLK, APRIL 6, 1775. TO THE PUBLIC. BY the purchase of Mr. Brown’s share in the Printing-Office established in this borough, and by the dissolution of the late concern of William Duncan and Co. the subscriber has become a principal proprietor and sole manager of the press, and humbly solicits the favor of the pub- lic towards an undertaking which if pro- perly conducted may prove of general advantage. Many have been the difficul- ties with which the business of this press has hitherto been obstructed: The sub- scriber enters upon the office encumbered with the bad effects of those difficulties, which, however, he will make it his study to remove, and flatters himself with the prospect of success.——He need not men- tion the peculiar advantages his situation affords for an undertaking of this nature; in the first trading town in the colony, where the earliest intelligence can be pro- cured from abroad, and a constant com- munication maintained, by means of the rivers, with all parts of this well watered dominion, so that this most distant subscri- bers, he trusts, will never have cause to complain of any remissness in forwarding their papers. By a steady attention to variety and novelty he hopes to furnish amusement to his readers, while a careful collection of the useful and instructive adds profit to their pleasure.” An impartial detail of public transacti- ons, with such compositions as may be con- ducive to the welfare of my country, or throw any light on the important subjects that engross the attention of all ranks of people in these unhappy times, shall meet a ready publication.——Advertisements, articles of news, essays, and whatever else may be proper for a weekly paper will be thankfully received and duly inserted. The greatest care shall be taken to distri- bute the papers in the speediest method, and to give every satisfaction to the pub- lic.———The subscriber cannot conclude without again requesting the encourage- ment of a colony, always desirous to pro- mote every undertaking of general utility. With great respect, the publisher subscribes himself, the public’s devoted and most obedient servant, JOHN HUNTER HOLT. At a CONVENTION of DELEGATES for the coun- ties and corporations in the colony of VIRGINIA, at the town of RICHMOND, in the county of HENRICO, on Monday the 20th of March, 1775. PRESENT, 120 MEMBERS. The Honourable Peyton Randolph Esq; was unanimously elected President, and Mr. John Tazewell clerk. THE President recommended it to the Convention to proceed in the deliberation and discussion of the several important matters which should come before them with that prudence, decency, and order, which had di- stinguished their conduct on all former occasions; and laid before the Convention the proceedings of the Continental Congress, together with a letter from Benjamin Franklin, William Bollan, and Arthur Lee, Esqrs. advising that the petition to his Majesty had been presented and gra- ciously received. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Ordered, that the consideration of the proceedings of the Continental Congress be postponed till to-morrow. Resolved, that the Reverend Mr. Selden be desired to read prayers to the Convention, every morning at 9 o’clock. Resolved, that this Convention will observe, in their debates, the same rules and orders as are established in the House of Burgesses in this colony. Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o’clock. TUESDAY March 21, 1775. A LETTER from the inhabitants of that part of Augusta county which lies to the westward of the Allegheny mountain, desiring that John Nevel and John Harvie, Esqrs, may be admitted into this Convention as their delegates, being read; upon a motion, Resolved, that the said John Nevil, and John Harvie, be admitted as delegates for the county of Augusta. The Convention than took into their consideration the proceedings of the Continental Congress, agreeable to the order of yesterday; but not having time to go through the same, postponed the farther consideration thereof till to- morrow. Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o’clock. WEDNESDAY, March 22, 1775. THE Convention then pursuant to the order of yesterday, resumed the consideration of the pro- ceedings of the Continental Congress; and, after the ma- turest deliberation, came to the following resolutions: Resolved unanimously, that this Convention doth en- tirely and cordially approve the proceedings and resolu- tions of the American Continental Congress, and that they consider this whole continent as under the highest obligations to that very respectable body for the wisdom of their counsels, and their unremitted endeavours to maintain and preserve inviolate the just rights and liber- ties of his Majesty’s dutiful and loyal subjects in America. Resolved unanimously, that the warmest thanks of this Convention, and all the inhabitants of this colony, whom they represent, are particularly due, and that this just tribute of applause be presented to the Honourable Peyton Randolph, Esq; Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Jun. Richard Bland, Ben- jamin Harrison, and Edmund Pendleton, Esqrs. the wor- thy Delegates deputed by a former Convention to repre- sent this colony in General Congress, for their cheerful undertaking and faithful discharge of, the very important trust reposed in them. Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o’clock. THURSDAY, March 23, 1775. A COPY of the petition and memorial of the Assem- bly of Jamaica, to the King’s Most Excellent Ma- jesty, was laid before the Convention; and being read, and maturely considered, Resolved, that the unfeigned thanks, and most grateful acknowledgments, of this Convention, be presented to that very respectable Assembly, for the exceeding gene- rous and affectionate part they have so nobly taken in the unhappy contest between Great-Britain and her colonies, and for their truly patriotic endeavours to fix the just claims of the colonists upon the most permanent constitu- tional principles. That the Assembly be assured, that it is the most ar- dent wish of this colony (and we are persuaded of the whole continent of North-America) to see a speedy re- turn of those halcyon days when we lived a free and happy people. Resolved, that the President be desired to transmit these resolutions to the Speaker of the Jamaica Assembly, by the earliest opportunity. Resolved, that a well regulated militia, composed of Gentlemen and Yeomen, is the natural strength, and only security, of a free government; that such a militia in this colony would for ever render it unnecessary for the Mother-Country to keep among us, for the purpose of our defence, any standing army of mercenary forces, always subversive of the quiet and dangerous to the liber- ties of the people, and would obviate the pretext of tax- ing us for their support. That the establishment of such a militia is at this time peculiarly necessary, by the state of our laws, for the pro- tection and defence of this country, some of which are al- ready expired, and others will shortly do so; and that the known remissness of government, in calling us together in a legislative capacity, render it too insecure, in this time of danger and distress, to rely that opportunity will be given of renewing them in General Assembly, or ma- king any provision to secure our inestimable rights and li- berties from those farther violations with which they are threatened. Resolved therefore, that this colony be immediately put into a posture of defence, and that Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Robert Carter Nicholas, Benjamin Harrison, Lemuel Riddick, George Washington, Adam Stephen, Andrew Lewis, William Christian, Edmund Pendleton, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Zane, Esqrs, be a committee to prepare a plan for the embodying, arming, and disciplining such a number of men as may be sufficient for that purpose. Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o’clock. FRIDAY, March 24, 1775. THE committee appointed for that purpose reported a plan for embodying, arming, and disciplining the militia of this colony, the consideration whereof is post- poned till to-morrow. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Certain paragraphs in the public papers, said to be votes of the House of Representatives of New-York, being read, The Convention, taking into their consideration that the said province of New-York, did, by their delegates in General Congress, solemnly accede to the compact of association there formed for the preservation of American rights, that a defection from such their compact would be a perfidy too atrocious to be charged on a sister colony but on the most authentic information, and also doubt- ing whether from some radical defect in the constitution of that government, the sense of their House of Repre- sentatives, on questions of this nature, should be consi- dered as the sense of the people in general, came to the following resolutions. Resolved, that it be an instruction to the Committee of Correspondence for this colony that they procure au- thentic information from the committee of Correspon- dence in the province of New-York, or otherwise, whe- ther their House of Representatives, by any vote or votes whatsoever, have deserted the union with the other Ame- rican colonies, formed in General Congress, for the pre- servation of their just rights; whether the other colonies are to consider such vote or votes, as declaring truly the sense of the people of their province in general, and as forming a rule for their future conduct; and, if they are not to be so considered, that then they inform us, by their names, and other sufficient descriptions, of the in- dividuals who may have concurred in such vote or votes; and that the said committee lay such their information before the next Convention, or Assembly. Resolved unanimously, that the committees of the se- veral counties and corporations in this colony do exert themselves in procuring and continuing contributions for supplying the necessities and alleviating the distresses of our brave and worthy fellow subjects of Boston, now suf- fering in the common cause of American freedom, in such manner, and so long, as their occasions may require. Resolved unanimously, in compliance with the recom- mendation of the late Continental Congress, that Dele- gates ought to be appointed to represent this colony at the approaching Congress to be held in the city of Phila- delphia, the 10th day of May next. Resolved, that the Delegates from this colony do con- sist of seven members, and that they be chosen by ballot. Adjourned till to-morrow, 10 o’clock.</P. SATURDAY, March 25, 1775. RESOLVED, as the opinion of this convention, that on account of the unhappy disputes between Great-Britain and the colonies, and the unsettled state of this country, the lawyers, suitors, and witnesses, ought not to attend the prosecution or defence of civil suits at the next General Court; and it is recommended to the several courts of justice not to proceed to the hearing or determination of suits on their dockets, except attach- ments, nor to give judgments but in the case of sheriffs or other collectors for money or tobacco received by them; in other cases, where such judgement shall be voluntarily confessed, or upon such amicable proceedings as may be- come necessary for the settlement, division, or distribu- tion of estates. And during this suspension of the ad- ministration of justice, it is earnestly recommended to the people to observe a peaceable and orderly behaviour, to all creditors to be as indulgent to their debtors as may be, and to all debtors to pay as far as they are able; and where differences may arise which cannot be adjusted be- tween the parties, that they refer the decision thereof to judicious neighbours, and abide by their determination. The Convention then took into their consideration, ac- cording to the order of yesterday, the plan for embodying arming, and disciplining the militia; which being read, and amended, was unanimously agreed to, as follows: The committee propose, that it be strongly recom- mended to the colony diligently to put in execution the militia law passed in the year 1738, entitled “An Act for the better regulation of the militia,” which has be- come in force by the expiration of all subsequent militia laws. The committee are farther of opinion, that as, from the expiration of the above-mentioned latter laws, and various other causes, the legal and necessary disciplining the militia has been much neglected, and a proper provi- sion of arms and ammunition has not been made, to the evident danger of the community, in case of invasion or insurrection, that it be recommended to the inhabitants of the several counties in this colony that they form one or more volunteer companies of infantry and troops of horse in each county, and to be in constant training and readiness to act on any emergency. That it be recommended, particularly to the counties of Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hano- ver, Spotsylvania, King George and Stafford, and to all counties below these, that, out of such their volunteers, they form each of them one or more troops or Horse; and to all the counties above these, it is recommended that they pay a more particular attention to the forming a good infantry. That each company of infantry consist of sixty-eight rank and file, to be commanded by one captain, two Lieutenants, one Ensign, four Serjeants, and four Cor- porals; and that they have a Drummer, and be furnished with a drum and colours; That every man be provided with a good rifle, if to be had, or otherwise with a com- mon firelock, bayonet, and cartouch box, and also with a tomahawk, one pound of gunpowder, and four pounds of ball at least, fitted to the bore of his gun; that he be </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> clothed in a hunting shirt, by way of uniform; and that all endeavour, as soon as possible, to become acquainted with the military exercise for infantry appointed to be used by his Majesty in the year 1764. That each troop of horse consist of 30, exclusive of officers; that every horseman be provided with a good horse, bridle, saddle, with pistols and holsters, a carbine, or other short firelock, with a bucket, a cutting sword, or tomahawk, one pound of gunpowder, and four pounds of ball, at the least, and use the utmost dilligence in training and accustoming his horse to stand the discharge of fire-arms and in making himself acquainted with the military exercise for cavalry. That, in order to make a farther and more ample pro- vision of ammunition, it be recommended to the com- mittees of the several counties, that they collect from their constituents, in such manner as shall be most agree- able to them, so much money as will be sufficient to pur- chase half a pound of gunpowder, one pound of lead, necessary flints and cartridge paper, for every tithable per- son in their county; that they immediately take effectual measures for the procuring such gunpowder, lead, flints, and cartridge paper, and dispose thereof, when procured, in such place or places of safety as they may think best: And it is earnestly recommended to each individual, to pay such proportion of the money necessary for these pur- poses as by the respective committees shall be judged re- quisite. That as it may happen that some counties, from their situation, may not be apprized of the most certain and speedy method of procuring the articles before mention- ed one general committee should be appointed, whose bu- siness it should be to procure, for such counties as may make application to them, such articles, and so much thereof, as the monies wherewith they shall furnish the said committee will purchase, after deducting the charges of transportation, and other necessary expences. Resolved, that Robert Carter Nicholas, Thomas Nel- son, and Thomas Whiting, Esquires, or any two of them, be a committee, for the purpose afore-mentioned. Resolved unanimously, that the most cordial thanks of the people of this colony are a tribute justly due to our worthy Governor, Lord Dunmore, for his truly noble, wife, and spirited conduct, on the late expedition against our Indian enemy; a conduct which at once evinces his Excellency’s attention to the true interests of this colony, and a zeal in the executive department which no dangers can divert, or difficulties hinder, from atchieving the most important services to the people who have the hap- piness to live under his administration. Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this conven- tion be presented to the Gentlemen officers and soldiers who lately so nobly defended this colony from the savage enemy on our frontiers, and by their bravery not only procured success to our arms, but must have convinced the enemy it will be their true interest to preserve the peace on the terms stipulated by his Excellency Lord Dunmore; that we sincerely condole with the relations and acquaintance of those brave men who so nobly fell in battle on that mournful event, and assure all who have rendered such important services to this colony, that so soon as opportunity permits we will most cheerfully do every thing on our part to make them ample satisfaction. Resolved, that Robert Carter Nicholas, Richard Bland, James Mercer, Edmund Pendleton, Archibald Cary, Charles Carter of Stafford, Benjamin Harrison, Richard Henry Lee, Josias Clapham, George Washington, Pa- trick Henry, James Holt, and Thomas Newton, Esqrs. be a committee to prepare a plan for the encouragement of arts and manufacturers in this colony. The convention then proceeded to the election of De- legates by ballot, to represent this colony in General Con- gress, to be held at the city of Philadelphia, on the 10th day of May next; when the Honourable Peyton Ran- dolph, Esq; George Washington, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Edmund Pendleton, Benjamin Harrison, and Richard Bland, Esquires, were chosen for that pur- pose. Resolved, that Robert Carter Nicholas, Esq; be desir- ed to lay before the convention, on Monday next, an ac- count of the money received from the several counties and corporations in this colony, for the use of the Dele- gates sent to represent this colony in General Congress. Adjourned till Monday, 1 o’clock. MONDAY, March 27, 1775. The committee appointed to prepare a plan for the encouragement of arts and manufactures, reported the following resolutions; which, being severally read were unanimously agreed to. Whereas it hath been judged necessary, for the preser- vation of the just rights and liberties of America, firmly to associate against importations; and as the freedom, happiness, and prosperity of a state, greatly depend on providing within itself a supply of articles necessary for subsistence, clothing, and defence; and whereas it is judged essential, at this critical juncture, to form a pro- per plan for employing the different inhabitants of this colony, providing for the poor, and restraining vagrants and other disorderly persons, who are nuisances to every society, a regard for our country, as well as common pru- dence, call upon us to encourage agriculture, manufactures, oeconomy, and the utmost industry: Therefore, this Convention doth resolve as follows: Resolved unanimously, that it be earnestly recommend- ed to the different magistrates, vestries, and Churchwar- dens, throughout this colony, that they pay a proper at- tention and strict regard, to the several acts of Assembly made for the restraint of vagrants, and the better em- ploying and maintaining the poor. Resolved unanimously, that from and after the first day of may next no person or persons whatever ought to use, in his or their families, unless in case of necessity, and on no account sell to butchers, or kill for market, any sheep under four years old; and where there is a ne- cessity for using any mutton in his, her, or their families, it is recommended to kill such only as are least profitable to be kept. Resolved unanimously, that the setting up and promot- ing woolen, cotton, and linen manufactures, ought to be encouraged in as many different branches as possible, especially coating, flannel, blankets, rugs, or coverlids, hosiery, and coarse cloths, both broad and narrow. Resolved unanimously, that all persons, having proper lands for the purpose, ought to cultivate and raise a quan- tity of flax, hemp, and cotton, sufficient not only for </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> his or her own family, but also to spare to others on [torn, illegible] derate terms. Resolved unanimously, as salt is a daily and indispensible necessary of life, and the making of it amongst ourselves must be deemed a valuable acquisition, it is therefore re- commended that the utmost endeavours be used to esta- blish salt works, and that proper eucouragement be given to Mr. James Tait, who hath made proposals, and offer- ed a scheme to the public, for so desirable a purpose. Resolved unanimously, that saltpetre and sulphur, be- ing articles of great and necessary use, the making, col- lecting, and refining them to the utmost extent, be re- commended, the Convention being of opinion that it may be done to great advantage. Resolved unanimously, that the making of gunpowder be recommended. Resolved unanimously, that the manufacturing of iron into nails and wire, and other necessary articles, be recom- mended. Resolved unanimously, that the making of steel ought to be largely encouraged, as there will be great demand for this article. Resolved unanimously, that the making of different kinds of paper ought to be encouraged; and as the success of this branch depends on a supply of old linen and woolen rags, the inhabitants of this colony are desired, in their respective families, to preserve these articles. Resolved unanimously, that whereas wool combs, cotton and wool cards, hemp and flax heckles, have been for some time made to advantage in some of the neighbouring colo- nies, and are necessary for carrying on linen and woollen manufactures, the establishing such manufactures be re- commended. Resolved unanimously, that the erecting fulling mills, and mills for breaking, swingling, and softening hemp and flax, and also that the making grindstones, be recom- mended. Resolved unanimously, that the brewing malt liquors in this colony would tend to render the consumption of foreign liquors less necessary; it is therefore recommended that proper attention be given to the cultivation of hops and barley. Resolved unanimously, that it be recommended to all then inhabitants of this colony that they use, as the Con- vention engageth to do, our own manufactures, and those of other colonies, in preference to all others. Resolved unanimously, that for the more speedily and effectually carrying these resolutions into execution, it be earnestly recommended that societies be formed in different parts of this colony; and it is the opinion of this Conven- tion that proper premiums ought to be offered, in the se- veral counties and corporations, to such persons as shall excel in the several branches of manufactories, and it is re- commended to the several committees of the different coun- ties and corporations to promote and encourage the same to the utmost of their power. The members of the Convention then, in order to en- courage Mr. James Tait, who is about to erect salt works, undertook, for their respective counties, to pay the sum of ten pounds to Robert Carter Nicholas, Esq; for the use of the said James Tait, on or before the tenth day of May next. His Excellency the Governor having, by proclamation bearing date the 21st day of March, in the present year, declared that his Majesty hath given orders that all vacant lands within this colony shall be put up in lots at public sale, and that the highest bidder for such lots shall be the purchaser thereof, and shall hold the same subject to a re- servation of one half-penny sterling per acre, by way of an- naul quitrent, and all mines of gold, silver, and precious stones, which terms are an innovation on the established usage of granting lands within this colony : Resolved, that a committee be appointed to inquire whether his Majesty may, of right, advance the terms of granting lands in this colony, and make report thereof to the next General Assembly, or Convention; and that in the mean-time, it be recommended to all persons whatever to forbear purchasing or accepting grants of lands on the conditions before mentioned; and that Patrick Henry, Richard Bland, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Carter Nicho- las, and Edmund Pendleton, Esquires, be appointed of the said committee. Resolved, that the Delegates from the several counties in this colony, as also from the city of Williamsburg, and borough of Norfolk, do, without delay, apply to their re- spective counties and corporations for fifteen pounds current money, and transmit the same, so soon as collected, to Robert Carter Nicholas, Esq; for the use of the Deputies sent from this colony to the General Congress. On a motion made, Resolved, that Thomas Jefferson, Esq; be appointed a Deputy to represent this colony in General Congress in the room of the Hon. Peyton Randolph, Esq; in case of the non-attendance of the said Peyton Randolph, Esquire. Resolved, that the said Deputies, or any four of them, be a sufficient number to represent this colony in General Congress. Resolved, that the thanks of this Convention be present- ed to the Rev. Mr. Selden, for performing divine service, and for his feasonable and excellent sermon yesterday. Resolved, that the thanks of this Convention are just- ly due to the town of Richmond, and the neighbourhood, for their polite reception and entertainment of the Dele- gates. Mr. Alexander Purdie having offered to print the pro- ceedings of this Convention, for the use of the members thereof, it is ordered that the Clerk deliver him a copy of the said proceedings for that purpose. Resolved, that this Convention doth consider the dele- gation of its members as now at an end; and that it be recommended to the people of this colony to choose De- legates to represent them in Covention for one year, as soon as they conveniently can. PEYTON RANDOLPH, President. (A copy) John Tazewell, Clerk of the Convention. Governor BROWN’s REASONS, continued from our Last. Perhaps it may be remarked that our American colo- nization is already sufficiently extensive, and that there is no possibility of erecting new settlements without an essential injury to the old ones; it cannot on this account be too frequently enforced, that the establishment propos- ed, by no means interferes with the interest of the other Provinces; its cheif excellence consists in producing </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> what they are not at all calculated to produce, and in furnishing those silks, fruits, wines, and different delica- cies which we are now unavoidably compelled to purchase from strangers, to the incredible injury of our various manufacturers—For this reason, while the luxuries of life materially constitute the springs of commerce, it is doubt- less, good policy to procure them on the most profitable terms; it is doubtless good policy to convert them into the means of opulence for the colonist abroad, into the means of employment for the artizan at home.—On such a prinicple, extravagance itself is made a secondary virtue in the state; whereas when we suffer ready money to be taken form us by foreigners, for articles which our own dominions are able to supply, we sustain an accu- mulated loss — we lose not only the value of the com- modity bought, but the labour of a subject who could raise it; we undermine the pillars of our national strength, and build the greatness of a rival upon the ruin of our evident prosperity. But if the silk, the oil, the wines and the numberless other articles of luxurious consumption, which promise such a liberal reward to the hand of industry, in Louisia- na, are not sufficient to exalt the country in our esteem, let us turn to the growth of hemp, an object materially necessary for the use of the British navy, in which the chief strength of the British empire is universally allowed to consist.—Hemp is so indispensibly requisite for the purposes of trade and navigation, that foreign powers sell it to this kingdom at their own prices, and are con- sequently able at any time by an interdiction of the traf- fic, to prove very formidable enemies.—The interdiction, indeed, is no way likely, yet as posible; and a wise go- vernment should not depend upon strangers for any com- modity of consequence, which may be raised in its own territories, and by raising which, instead of relaxing, as is the present case, it must evidently invigorate the si- news of the body commercial.—On the Missisippi, there- fore, where the plenty of provision enables the colonist with his negroes, to work as cheap as in any part of Eu- rope, it would be highly adviseable to encourage the cul- tivation of hemp.—It cannot be a question whether a trading people should part with money or manufactures; whether they should employ the subjects of other nations, or increase the opulence of their own; nor can it be a question which is most eligible, a losing commerce with their neighbours, or a gaining one between themselves. AS Besides Mons. Durade’s Letter, Governor Brown re- ceived the following application from a body of the French, which quitted the western side of the Missisippi rather than be subject to Spain.—They are now at Pensacola, waiting with the utmost impatience for an opportunity of putting themselves under the protection of our government, and have already obtained lands on the British borders of the river, from a full persuasion, that we cannot long conti- nue insensible to the advantages of so valuable a territory. TO GOVERNOR BROWN. SIR, AS you are at the eve of leaving the province, and re- turning to England, we, possessors of lands on the borders of the river Missisippi, take the liberty to make you our representations, requesting, Sir, you would be pleased to submit them to the British government, and to take any steps in this affair you shall think convenient. The river Missisippi is now well known, the very great advantages which would result from a settlement on it are likewise so. A very extensive and beneficial fur trade would inevitably fall into our hands: This object alone deserves the highest consideration; besides which, the wholesomeness of the climate, and its natural richness, makes the planters certain of reaping very great benefit from their industry; and, notwithstanding all these ad- vantages, we dare not undertake any settlement. The want of a civil government, supported by the mi- litary, is the only obstacle to this settlement which would certainly be obviated by the assistance of a court of jus- tice and one regiment; which, if once granted, from that instant our unwearied zeal in settling on the borders of the river would manifest itself. And this is certainly an epoque which numbers of good subjects wish for with impatience, in order to come over to his British Majes- ty’s dominions; as well those who have lands, as those who want to purchase, of whom there is a great number, would soon by their industry and labours render this a flourishing province, and in time, of great importance to England. The greatest part of the French, Acadian, and German planters, are determined to free themselves from the Spanish Yoke; this makes them very desirous to see our settlements on the border of the river in a con- dition fit for them to settle there with safety, and where they would find a place of refuge to cover them from the oppressions and evil treatment they daily experience from their new masters; were it practicable for them to remove their effects, they would long since have fled to Mobile or Pensacola, but their flight would have been their inevi- table ruin; their taking refuge in this settlement is very different, as they can execute it without being perceived or molested by the jealousy and tyranny of the Spaniards. Certainly no like enterprize could ever meet with more favourable circumstances than these which offer: This settlement could not possibly be formed in a better time. For besides what has passed between the French and Spa- niards, which plainly proves with what reluctance the former bear to Yoke of the latter, which they endeavor to shake off; it is to be considered that the Spaniards are detested by the savages, who will always continue sincere and faithful allies to the French, to whatever place they retire; which must strengthen the English alliance with the savages. To all these considerations we shall add one, which does not seem to deserve less attention.—The settlement in question once formed, we could erect warehouses with goods of English manufactory, not only fit for the use of his British Majesty’s subjects, but likewise for that of the Spaniards themselves, or such inhabitanns as should re- main under their subjection (French ships are not longer admitted, they are forced to set off without unloading) who would certainly come to the supplied therewith. No dry goods are allowed but such as are brought from Spain, this circumstance enhances the prices about ninety per- Cent. We could supply them much cheaper. Your disposition to oblige and assist all those who re- quest it, joined to the personal interest you have in com- mon with us in this affair, assures us, Sir, that you will </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> do all that lies in your power to procure the success of this settlement. WE most sincerely, wish you a prosperous voyage, and a happy arrival at England: And we do assure you we should be rejoiced to see you once more among us, and vested with new honours. We have the honour to be, &c. SIGNED, <table><tbody><tr><td>Piere Rouchon, Pere,</td> <td>Jean Baptisete Cornilleu,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>H. Lagautrais, Fills,</td> <td>——Fourdas,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>Gerome Matulick,</td> <td>Charles Blanchard,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>Jaques Durade,</td> <td>Lagoutray, Pere,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>Jean Durade,</td> <td>Monfanto, Line,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>D’Oraioire,</td> <td>D. Milhet,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>E. Bernard,</td> <td>J. Vincent,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>——Timmermans,</td> <td>Locquet Delapomeraye,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>P. Rouchon, Fils,</td> <td>Vicenzo Corona,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>Lagoutray, Fils,</td> <td>P. Aostion, Pere,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>——Bichier,</td> <td>Baptist Olis,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>Vincent la Combe,</td> <td>P. Hochoit,</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>Dennis Du Faud,</td> <td>Ja. Monfanto. } Freres.</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>B. Boulomois,</td> <td>J. Monfanto, }</td> </tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>Joseph Milon,</td> </tr></tbody></table>To MOUNTFORT BROWN, Esq; Governor of West-Florida. [To be continued in our Next.] Anecdotes and Characteristic Sketches of emi- nent Persons, by the late Lord CHETERFIELD. [From his letters to his son lately published.] Lord ALBEMARLE. THIS Nobleman’s good fortune and pro- gress in the great world, are instanced as proofs of what may be done by address, manners, and graces only. ” What do you think (says Lord Chester- field) may our friend, lord Albemarle, a co- lonel of a regiment of guards, governor of Virginia, groom of the stool, and ambassador to Paris, amounting in all to sixteen or seven- teen thousand pounds a year?——Was it his birth ? no; a Dutch gentleman only. Was it his estate? no; he had none. Was it his learn- ing, his parts, his political abilities and ap- plication? You can answer these questions as easily, and as soon, as I can ask them. What was it then? Many people wondered, but I do not; for I know, and will tell you. It was his air, his address, his manners, and his gra- ces only. He pleased, and by pleasing became a favourite; and by becoming a favourite, be- came all that he has become since. Shew me any one instance where intrinsic worth and merit, unassisted by exterior accomplishments, have raised any man so high.” Duke of NEWCASTLE. In a letter addressed to Mr. Stanhope, then at Hanover, in 1752, lord Chesterfield thus advises his son to get into the good graces of the Duke, then at the same place: ”Direct your principal battery at Hano- ver, at the Duke of Newcastle’s; there are many weak places in that citadel; where, with a very little skill, you cannot fail making a great impression. Ask for his orders in every thing you do: talk Austrian and Antigallican to him; and as soon as you are upon a foot of talking easily to him, tell him en badinant, that his skill and success in thirty of forty elections in England, leave you no reason to doubt of his carrying his election for Franck- fort; and that you look upon the archduke as his member for the empire, in his hours of fes- tivity and compotation, drop, that he puts you in mind of what Sir William Temple says of the pensionry De Witt, who at that time go- verned half Europe; that he appeared at balls, assemblies, and public places, as if he had nothing else to do or to think of. When he talks to you upon foreign affairs, which he will often do, say, that you really cannot presume to give any opinion of your own upon those matters, looking upon yourself at present, only as a postscript to the corps diplomatique; but that if his grace will be pleased to make you an additional volume to it, though but in duo decimo, you will do your best, that he shall neither be ashamed nor repent of it. He loves to have a favourite, and to open himself to that favourite; he has now no such person with him; the place is vacant, and if you have dex- terity you may fill it. In one thing alone, do not humour him, I mean drinking: for as I believe you have never yet been drunk, you do not yourself know how you can bear your wine, and what a little too much of it may make you do or say: you might possibly kick down all you had done before.” In another place speaking of the duke’s want of order, coolness, and method in the dispatch of business, Lord Chesterfield ob- serves, that “the hurry and confusion of the duke of Newcastle, does not proceed from his business, but from his want of method in it.” ”Sir Robert Walpole (adds his Lordship) who had ten times the business to do, was ne- </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> ver seen in a hurry, because he always did it with method.” PULTNEY, Lord BATH. ”The whole subject of conversation, at present, is the death and will of Lord Bath: he has left about twelve hundred thousand pounds in land and money; four hundred thousand pounds in cash, stock, and mortga- ges; his own estate in land was improved to fifteen thousand pounds a year, and the Brad- ford estate, which he ***, is as much; both which at only five and twenty years purchase, almost to eight hundred thousand pounds; and all this he has left to his brother general Pultney, and in his own disposal, though he never loved him. The legacies he has left are trifling, for in truth he cared for nobody; the words give and bequeath were too shocking for him to repeat, and so he left all, in one word, to his brother.” From the PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL. An Account of the Manufactory of COMMON SALT. It will be unnecessary to introduce this sub- ject by saying any thing of the sources of this Salt. The methods of preparing it for oeconomical uses are the same, whether we ob- tain it in a solid form, from the bowels of the earth, or from salt springs, or the ocean. —It is always necessary to dissolve Rock Salt in water, before we attempt to purify it, There are four methods of separating salt from water.——The first is by means of what is called congelation. The salt water is expos- ed to an intense cold, by which means the water is frozen, and the salt is precipitated in a solid form.——This method of obtaining common salt is practised in the northern parts of Germany. A second method of obtaining common salt is by means of an artificial draught of air —The salt water is pumped up to a consider- able height, and suffered to fall upon six or seven rows of small twigs, which break and divide it in such a manner as to expose innu- merable surfaces to the action of the air, by which means the water is evaporated, and the salt falls in a solid form to the earth.—This method is likewise practised in many parts of Germany. A third method of obtaining common salt is by means of evaporation, by the ordinary heat of the sun. Large quantities of salt are obtain ed in this manner on the sea-coast of the Cape Verd Islands and of South America. In order to facilitate the preparation of common salt, by this process, the inhabitants dig large shal- low ponds, into which the sea-water flows: As soon as all the water is evaporated, the dry salt is taken out. A quantity sufficient to sup- ply the kingdom of France, for one year, is made in two weeks, by this simple process. The high price of salt, in that country, is owing to the duty that is laid upon it;—from this article alone, the treasury of France re- ceives near one million sterling a year. Salt, prepared in this manner, is called Bay Salt. A fourth method of preparing common salt is by evaporating the water, by means of fire. This is practised only in those countries, where there is plenty of fuel. All the common salt, used in England and Scotland, is made in this manner. The salt-houses are bult near the sea-shore, and are provided with a large pond, into which the salt water flows, where it stands long enough to deposit some of its impurities; after this, it is pumped into a large pan, un- der which there is a cavity for the fuel: Around this pan, there is a walk.—While the salt wa- ter is boiling, the whites of eggs, or what is more common oxen’s blood, is thrown into it to clarify it.—These substances first mix inti- mately with the salt; but, as soon as the wa- ter boils, they coagulate and float upon the surface, first entangling all the impure matters, which the salt water contained. After the water has been sufficiently evaporated the salt chrystalizes, and falls to the bottom of the pan. It is now put into baskets of a conycal figure, through which the water, which adheres to the chrystals of the salt, gradually drains away. This process is called clarification, and the salt, obtained in this manner, is called boiled salt. The same process may be used, when we want bay, rock or spring salt of an extraordinary degree of purity. I beg leave to recommend the two last me- thods of obtaining common salt chiefly to my countrymen, as being most practicable on the sea coast, and in those interior parts of the co- </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> lonies, which abound with salt springs. The success which hath ascended several manufac- tories of this salt, which have already been established in this country, give us reason to believe, that in a year or two the colonies might supply themselves wholly with that ar- ticle. A MANUFACTURER. NORFOLK, April 6, 1775. Last week sailed Captain Rymer with his cargo of salt, imported from Liverpool, which was not suffered to be landed here. Also, about the same time, Captain Watson, with the slaves he brought in from Jamaica, not being permitted to land them nor to take in any cargo here. Last Tuesday his Majesty’s ship the Fowey, fell down the river to Hampton Road, where she now lies. The same day arrived here the schooner Samuel, Captain Shepherd, in 30 days from Jamaica: In lat. 29:53. long. 78:20. he spoke the ship——-Captain Bell, from Jamaica, bound to Bristol, out 17 days, all well. *** Having understood that a publication in the last week’s paper, said to be “instruc- ”tions to the delegates in convention, from ”a certain county in Virginia,” has given general offence, the Printer takes this oppor- tunity to assure the public that he had no connexion with the press, nor is he answerable for any transaction in the office prior to this weeks paper. ADVERTISEMENTS. As the subscriber intends to leave the Colony soon, he must intreat the favour of all with whom he has had Dealings, to discharge their Accounts, which will enable him to settle with those to whom he is indebted. There are in my hands several Account, &c. which were sent me to receive payment of, which I expect will be ad- justed at the meeting of Merchants in April next. GEORGE RAE. Norfolk, March 23, 1775. (3) 42 FOR SALE, THE Brigantine Polly, William Irwin, Master; Rhode Island built; about two Years old, and Four Thousand Bushels Burthen; an Inventory of the materials may be seen, and the Terms of the Sale known, by applying to LOGAN, GILMOUR, & Co. Norfolk, March 23, 1775 (3) 42. ROSEGILL, APRIL 5, 1775. KING HEROD, WHOSE extraordinary qualities, and high pedigree have been frequently set forth in the other Virginia Papers; will stand at Rosegill the ensuing season, and co- ver Mares at 4£. each: Those who send Mares to him, are expected upon taking them away, to make payment for his services:— Should any be lost, I will not be answerable for them. (4) 44 RALPH WORMELEY, JUN. NORFOLK, April, 5, 1775. WANTS EMPLOYMENT: A YOUNG man who understands Bis- cuit baking in all its branches.— For terms apply to the Printer. (3) 44 NORFOLK, April 5, 1775. THOSE who have any demands against the estate of Mr. Robert Clark, are desired to bring them in properly proved, to (6) 44 SAMUEL INGLIS, Adminst. NORFOLK, April 5, 1775. THE subscriber has just opened the store which Mr. Harvey formerly oc- cupied, where he retails (for ready money only) an assortment of dry goods, consisting of ozna- burgs, linens, checks, superfine broad cloths with trimmings, casimirs, jeans, sagathys, printed callicoes and cottons, jewellery, porter in casks, powder and shot; with a variety of other articles. (3) 44 JOHN MACKAY. NOTICE is herby given, tha the Sub- scriber forewarns all Persons from Cut- ting or Carting on her Plantation, lying on the Southern Branch; Likewise the Procession Masters from processioning the Line now made; without giving Notice to her at Hampton. JUDITH HERBERT. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. On HOPE. SOFT smiling hope! thou anchor of the mind! The only resting-place the wretched find! How dost thou all our anxious cares beguile, And Make the orphan and the friendless smile! All fly to thee, thou gentle dawn of peace! The coward’s fortitude, the brave’s success, The lover’s ease, the captive’s liberty, The only flatt’rer of the poor and me. With thee, on pleasure’s wings, thro’ life we’re borne; Without thee, wretched, friendless, and forlorn. Possess’d of thee, the weary pilgrim strays Thro’ barren desarts and untrodden ways” Thirsty and faint, his nerves new vigour strings, And full of thee he quaffs immortal springs. The martyr’d faint, whom anguish and the rod Have prov’d thro’ thee walks worthy of his God. In vain are axes, flames, and tort’ring wheels’ He feels no torment, who no terror feels; Thro’ thee his well try’d spirit upward springs, And spurns at titles, sceptres, thrones, and kings. O full of thee! in quiet may I live, The few remaining moments Heav’n shall give! Come then, thou honest flutt’rer, to my breast! Friend of my health, and author of my rest! Thro’ thee, the future cloudless all appears, A short but smiling train of happy years. Pass but this instant, storms and tempests cease, And all beyond’s the promis’d land of peace. On the Death of a Child of an honourable young Couple; written by the Father. COME, patience! come to dry a parent’s tears; Come, bright-ey’d hope! to chear her future years: Teach her to bless the kind, tho’ chaft’ning rod, That made her mortal child the child of God: Teach her to praise that God with grateful mind, For babes that yet may come, for one left still behind. On WIT and RAILLERY. WHAT tho’ wit tickles; tickling is unsafe, If still ’tis painful while it makes us laugh. Who, for the poor renown of being smart, Would leave a sting within a brother’s heart? Parts may be prais’d good nature is ador’d; Then draw your wit as seldom as your sword; And never on the weak; or you’ll appear, As there no hero, no great genius here. As in smooth oil the razor best is whet, So wit is by politeness sharpest set: Their want of edge from their offence is seen; Both pain us least when exquisitely keen. The same men give, is for the joy they find; Dull is the jester when the joke’s unkind. THE Subscriber sells by Wholesale and Retail, all Sorts of DRUGS and ME- DICINES at a low Advance; for READY MONEY.——He wants a Quantity of VIRGI- NIA SNAKE ROOT well cured; for which he will give five Shillings current Money of VIRGINIA, per Pound.——He wants also a Quantity of BEES WAX, for which he will give eighteen Pence per Pound. ALEX. GORDON. NORFOLK, February 28, 1775. (3) 39. IF JOHN FOWLER, (son of JOHN FOWLER late of Wapping Street LON- DON, Sand-man) be alive, and see this Ad- vertisement, He is desired furthwith to apply, or write to Capt. David Ross, Commander of the Ship Betsey, now lying at Norfolk, who will thereupon inform him of matters greatly to his Advantage: Or if he will send a power of Attorney to Mr. Michael Henley of Wap- ping Merchant, constituting him Agent, or Trustee to Act for him, till he can come to England himself, and who will secure his inhe- ritance for him. Mr. Henley having been an intimate acquaintance of his late Fa- ther, will forward his Affairs. Any person who can give an account of said John Fowler, so as he may be found, or wrote to; or if dead, will transmit an attested ac- count of his death and burial, when, and where, properly certified.——All Charges and Ex- pences attending the same, besides a handsome Reward will be paid by applying to Capt. Ross or JOHN BROWN, & Co. N. B. The above John Fowler went from England as a Servant, about six or seven years ago, to some part of North-America. NORFOLK, February 23,1775. KEYSER’S celebrated PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, are to be sold at the Printing-Office. Printed directions for using them, may be had gratis. </div> <div> <h6>Column 2</h6> DECEMBER 7, 1774. I delivered to DANIEL COTTERAL, Skipper of a small Schooner; sundry Goods for Mr. JOHN MILLS, viz. Three Hogsheads Rum, a Barrel Broun Sugar, one Tierce Spi- rits, two Kegs Barley, and a bundle of Cut- lery: these ought to have been delivered at COLCHESTER. Also two hundred Bushels Wheat, and one Tierce Spirits; for Mr. RI- CHARD GRAHAM at DUMFRIES.———After the said Cotteral had taken on board the Goods above mentioned, he took in a Cask of Sadle- ry, two baskets Cheese, one Cask Loaf Sugar, and someother Goods, from Mr. JAMES MILLS, at Urbanna; which were also to have been de- livered to Mr. JOHN MILLS at Colchester; Mr. JOHN MILLLS informed me by letter dated the 16th instant, that the said Vessel or Goods have not yet appeared there. I therefore apprehend that the said Vessel is carried off by one Isaac Boston, who was a Sailor belonging to said Schooner: and went off while the Skipper COTTERAL was on shore. Mr. JOHN MILLS desires me to make this publication, and to offer a reward of Twen- ty POUNDS, for apprehending and securing said Vessel and Cargoe; or Five POUNDS, for the Man who carried her off.———Boston is a- bout 43 years of age, full six feet high, wears a cut wig. His hair of a sandy colour, he had a son in the Vessel with him, about 15 or 16 years of age. He has two Brothers and a Sister, liv- ing on Pocomoake river Maryland, and it is supposed he had gone that way: he resided there lately. The Vessel has been of late sheathed and cieled, her quarter deck is cove- red over with old canvass; she had no spring stay or shrouds, her frame is mulberry; the re- ward will be paid by applying either to Mr. JAMES MILLS at Urbanna, JOHN MILLS at Colchester; SAMUEL JONES at Cedar Point or JOHN CORRIE. TAPPAHANNOCK 20th January, 1775. SAMUEL BLEWES, From BIRMINGHAM. At his Shop, in Church-Street, NORFOLK. MAKES and Sells all sorts of Locks, Hinges, large Press Screws for Clothiers &c. He has lately en- gaged able Tradesmen from LONDON, whom he employs in finishing Cheaps and Tongues for Buckles, in the most elegant, fashionable and compleat manner; in general he performs every thing belonging to the White-Smiths bus- iness. The PUBLIC may be assured that what the Sub- scriber undertakes, he will be punctual in executing, and studious to give Satisfaction; and they may depend on being reasonably charged. SAMUEL BLEWES. NORFOLK March 8, 1775. 4 40 N. B. He makes Strong Locks for Prisons or Stores, that cannot be pick’d; from four Dollars, to five Pounds. Also marking Irons of any size or dimension, for bran- ding of Casks &c. The Imported HORSE, Young CARVER, FOUR years Old this Summer, stands at the Subscribers at the Great Bridge; Covers Mares, at 30 Shiliings the Leap, or three Pounds the Season.——-Good Pastu- rage, (but none warranted to return if Stolen or Srayed.) CARVER, was got by old CARVER, a Horse the property of his Majesty, by the famous York-Shire Lake Mare, Lady-Legs. For further Particulars,—See the Horse. CHARLES MAYLE. March 8th, 1775. (tf) 40 NORFOLK, March 23, 1775. TO BE SOLD, ONE share of the Thistle Distillery, be- longing to the estate of John Gilchrist, deceased; and another share belonging to the late copartnary of Campbell and Gilchrist.—— For terms apply to the subscriber. If they are not disposed of before the next meeting of the merchants at Williamsburg, they will then be set up at public sale before the Raleigh tavern. Credit will be given the Purchaser, giving bond with security, to bear interest from the date. ARCHD. CAMPBELL. NORFOLK, April 4, 1775. WE the subscribers intend to leave the Colony soon. nbsp; OLIN CAMPBELL (3) 44 DURRANT LONG. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> March 23, 1775. RUN away from the subscriber, on Tuesday the 3d, of January, 1775, a likely mulatto wench named Nan; she is very talkative and I imagine will pass for a free wench: Had on when she run away a Virginia strip’d coat and a jacket, a white Virginia coat, and a quilted callico ditto. I imagine she will pass by the name of Nancy Morris. Whoever takes up said wench, and secures her in any of his Majesty’s gaols shall be handsomely reward- ed by AZEL BENTHALL. BRUTUS, AN IMPORTED HORSE; WILL cover this Year at Three Pounds the Season, twenty shillings the leap, and Five Pounds Insurance. He stands from Monday to Thursday, (inclusive) in the Week at the Subscriber’s, and on Friday and Satur- day at Mr. John Hutching’s in Norfolk. Bru- tus was got by the late Duke of Cumber- land’s Horse, King Herod, upon a Lincolnshire draught Mare, was four Years old the 5th of this Month, and is a likely Stout Horse. ANTHONY LAWSON. Princes Anne, March 16, 1775. [tf] NORFOLK, March 30, 1775. THE subscriber born of free parents at Calcutta in the East-Indies, came over to England about seven years ago in the ship Kent, Mills master, and having been brought to this Colony and sold as a Slave, has a suit now depending in the General Court for the recovery of his freedom, which will be tried in April next. He therefore begs any person who knows him or his family would make themselves known to the Printer; the favour will be gratefully acknowledged by their humble servant, GEORGE HAMILTON. FOR SALE. A Tract of Land, consisting of about 280 Acres, ly- ing in St. Bride’s parish, near mount Pleasant, and 6 Miles from the Great Bridge. The Soil is of an ex- cellent quality, and will in most Parts produce four Bar- rels of corn to the thousand; also the whole Stock on the Plantation, viz. Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, there is ground cleared to raise 200 Barrels of Corn, and still im- proveable.——For particulars apply to the subscriber at said plantation, MATTHEW RANDOLPH. Norfolk, March 23, 1775. (3) 42. WANTED JOURNEYMEN WEAVERS, that are acquainted with any of the following Branches, viz. Weaving of Cotton Velvets, Velverets, Thicksets, Jeans, Fustians, Dimothy’s, Counterpanes, Linen, Damask, Diaper, Gauze, Lawn, or Woolens : Such will meet with good encouragement by applying to GARDINER FLEMING NORFOLK March 15, 1775. (tf) 41 N. B. The different pieces or patterns, when difficult, troublsome, or intricate; will be prepared and mounted for them. PATRICK BEECH, At his SHOP opposite Mr. JAMIESON’s, nigh the MARKET-PLACE, NORFOLK. BEGS Leave to inform the Public, that he makes all Sorts of Gold, Silver, and Jewellery Work, and furnishes them agreeable to the newest Fashions, and sells at the lowest Prices, for ready Money only. Those who are pleased to favour him with their Com- mands, may depend upon having their Work done in the neatest Manner, and on the shortest Notice; and their Favours will be most grate- fully acknowledged.——Commissions from the Country will be carefully observed, and punc- tually answered. *** He gives the highest Prices for old Gold, Silver, or Lace, either in Cash or Ex- change; and will be glad to take in an Ap- prentice well recommended. Norfolk March 23, 1775. (3) 42 FOR SALE about three Thousand Bu- shels of WHEAT; for Terms apply to ALEX. LOVE. Norfolk, March 1, 1775. (tf) 39 </div> NORFOLK: Printed by JOHN H. HOLT & Co. at the new Printing -Office near the Market-House; where Subscriptions for this Paper are taken in at 12s. 6d. per ANNIM: Advertisements (of a moderate Length) inserted at 3s. the first Week, and 2s. each Week after.——All Kinds of Printing-Work executed in the neatest Manner, with Care and Expedition. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR, THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. Do Thou Great Liberty ! inspire our Souls —— And make OUR Lives, in THY Possession happy, ——Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY JUST Defence! From THURSDAY DECEMBER 8, to THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 ——— 1774. (No. 28) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POLITICAL Wizards and Conjurers. WE find, that in the early ages of the world, those, who by the strength of their natural reason could fore- see the effects of public measures, who by offering wholesome advice, had been instrumental in prevent- ing public mischief, or giving suc- cess to some great undertaking, were reputed to have something in them more than natural. In short, those that had a more than ordinary speculative and practical knowledge in the great affair or governing mankind, were generally looked upon as conjurers and magicians. The ancients conceived so high a veneration for that occult kind of learning, so admired by the vulgar, commonly called conjuring, that Cadmus, Zoroaster, and many others, were raised to royalty, and made kings for being reputed wizards; or as I understand it, for being reputed wise men, or being thought knowing in the affairs of government; for I cannot conceive they were made kings for being able to tell who stole a thimble, or silver spoon, which is now the ordinary occupation of conjurers. In our times conjuring has been in such high reputation, that men in several professions, have endeavoured to impose themselves upon the world for conjurers. Physicians have passed for astrolo- gers, and poets for prophets; nay, the most ignorant have made pretences this way. Coblers and tinkers have called themselves astrologers and fortune-tellers. Every fellow with a brazen face, and nothing in his head, has attempted to impose upon mankind, by pretending to be a conjurer: but I hope it is no disgrace to the science itself, that impostors have sometimes meddled in it. I cannot help admiring at the ignorance and superstition of our ancestors, in enacting penal laws against witches and wizards, and making it criminal to consult them in any case. What was this but in a manner, excluding wise men from any share in the govern- ment? It is true, the law was in a great measure become obsolete; for which we may thank the wisdom, or, perhaps, the infidelity of the age; but while it continued unrepealed, it might still have been in the power of any malicious person to have prosecuted his neigh- bour for being a wiser man than himself. The enemies of our present most excellent M______s, did not fail to reproach them, as if the repealing of this act was calculated only for their private security, being conscious to themselves that they were conjurers. But suppose they were sensible that all the world took them for conjurers, as their enemies are vigilant and active, who can blame them for providing for their own safety, by repeal- ing a law, which might, one time or other, have put it in the power of their enemies to have destroyed them? The things that have been brought about for our glory and ad- vantage, within a few years, are of so surprizing a nature, and have something in them so like magic, that by a little law oratory they might certainly have been stretched to come within the construction of the act against witchcraft, had it not been repealed. Conjuring is commonly understood to be done by the help of the devil; and I remember very well, when men talked upon public af- fairs and asked, how came this fleet to be sent here, or that to be sent there? How came this treaty to be made, or that convention to be concluded? You never could hear any other answer but this____ Because the devil was in our——— While I am upon this subject, it comes into my head, that if mi- nisters turn witches, as witches are old women, it would be no im- proper expression to say, that a nation is sometimes HAG-RIDDEN. And indeed, whenever I mention witches or wizards, I cannot help turning my thoughts upon the greatest negotiator the world ever saw; he may be truly called, The wonderful Wonder of Won- ders; I cannot describe him better than in the words of the poet: Among the rest, a politician, With more heads than a beast in vision; And more intrigues in every one, Than all the whores of Babylon: So politic, as if one eye, Upon the other were a spy. Methinks I see him with all the business of Europe in his head, looking so much like a witch, that I should apprehend a supersti- tious English jury would hang him for his looks. Who can describe the archness of that leer, that circumvented a politic cardinal, a cardinal that was bred a Jesuit too! What shall I say of the intrigues and stratagems of that head, that drew the sub- til priest into a war, and made him content with so poor an acqui- sition, as the Dutchy of Lorrain! How can I give an idea of that wit that delights the men, as his beauty charms the women! In fine, how shall I paint that air, that mien, that address, or that fine hand, which is this minute employed in pulling up the breeches! If any body should assert, that the repealing the act was altoge- ther unnecessary, on account of the M——because, if they happen to be conjurers, they can baffle all the devices of their enemies by the power of their art—My answer is, that it was not safe to trust to that, because it is the custom of the devil to leave his best friends in the lurch upon a pinch. From the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET. I HAVE lately read a piece entitled “a friendly address to all reasonable Americans,” which appears to be the production of a pen extremely unfriendly to the liberties of America.——The argu- ments are uncandidly stated, and the author with much art has en- deavoured to alarm our fears with the horrors of a civil war on the one hand, and on the other, to excite our jealousies of the motives to the opposition in those who are at present the foremost in the struggle—The first I think we need not be much apprehensive of, whilst we remain united and good humoured with each other, for the power of Great-Britain will most assuredly never be employed to act offensively against us on shore; the last is too base and unge- nerous a suspicion to be harboured in any breast that is fraught with <div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> honourable and charitable sentiments, and the whole piece will, I doubt not, be deservedly despised; and however much I might de- test the writer if he was personally known, yet so great a veneration have I for that grand bulwark of liberty, the Freedom of the Press, that I earnestly with no compulsive steps may be taken to discover the author; let the wretch live like a serpent in his den, and though venom exhales with his breath, till he actually dares to appear and bites in the face of day, let him rest unnoticed and unsought for.—— Neglect, like a winter’s frost, will render him torpid—and for those who have been already hurt by his bite, let the skillful prepare their antidote and publish the cure.—When I see in the channel of every paper, the freedom with which the conduct of all ranks of people is boldly convassed, I rejoice in the priviledge, and though I sometimes find scurrility introduced instead of argument and personal invective substituted for found reasoning, yet I glory in the happy priviledge of giving kings their own, and knaves their due. The press waves all ceremony of introductory admission, and conveys by invisible ma- gic the daring intruder into the royal presence, and there forces him to bear in the face of his court, that he is a tyrant, a monster, and a hated prince—if such should be the opinion of his subjects.— A minister is told that the whole nation esteems him a designing scoundrel, a bishop that he is a sanctified villain, a peer that he is a venal sycophant tool, a judge that he is a more infamous wretch than the poor culprit condemned by his sentence from the bench, the commoner that he is the most abject of slaves, bought and sold by his own consent.—These and more may be told by the silent type, and thousands shall bear the secret.—Now if such are the fruits of this glorious plant, let us not cramp its growth; let it lux- uriantly spread its loaded branches and let each gather the sort that suits his palate, for it is of so wonderful a nature, that for every poison it can produce an antidote, for every acid it has its sacrific— I contend then that the press should be free as air, and he who pries into the retirement of an author commits an outrage on public li- berty—Consider, Gentlemen, when you begin to hunt us poor fel- lows who have an itch for writing, you cramp genius, you put us upon guarding our sentiments with such doubts and redoubts that you often get a limping decrepid volunteer for your service instead of a sturdy, boldhearted, free born, free spoken Englishman—I speak from my own feelings, for were I sure that I could safely snug myself behind the ramparts of the press and sally out unnoti- ced and unperceived—many a scout should I make amongst the great and the small, and ravage the quarters of the pretended patri- ots, the sly-boot saint and the snarling scribler—nor should the partial Printer escape my visit, if such there are to be found—I conjure you then, my countrymen, to beware of infringing this grand preserver of our liberties—if publications appear which are unfriendly to our cause or treasonable to the liberty of the land, let loose your writing blood hounds, drive the crafty fox, and convince these bold intruders that wherever they appear you are ready for the chase—thus will you force them from every huant, and preserve to yourselves a sound and healthy CONSTITUTION. NIMROD. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. ROME, September 23. THE afternoon of the day the Pope died, Cardinal Rezzonico Camerlingue went in great state to the Quirinal, where he performed the ceremony of breaking the ring of the deceased Pon- tiff in the presence of those who had a right to assist at that cere- mony. Then the body was embalmed and invested with the Pon- tifical habit, and shewn to the people. Yesterday evening it was carried to the Vatican, where service will be performed nine days successively for the repose of his soul. The Cardinal Camerlingue has since broke the seal of the late Pope, and taken upon him the functions of government. The Cardinals sit every day to regulate public affairs, and will continue so to do till they enter into the con- clave, which will be on the first of October. WARSAW, Sept. 24. We now flatter ourselves that this King- dom will, at last, begin to enjoy that tranquility and order, of which it has been deprived for many years. These hopes are found- ed upon Count Branicki having brought favourable news from Pe- tersburgh, and that several Magnates, who had declared themselves against the King, have been obliged to ask pardon. The grand affair of the Limitation of the Frontiers, it is thought, will soon be regulated; for we hear that the Courts of Vienna and Peters- burgh have declared, that they will keep strictly to the tenor of the treaty of partition. The greatest part of the Russian army has entered into winter quarters, Count Romanzow has obtained the Indigenate of Poland, and the ensigns of the different orders of that kingdom. Advice is said to be received of the loss of a Russian man of war, and two transports, in the Baltic Sea, and that their Crews per- rished. LEIFSICK, (in SAXONY) Sept. 25. The 6th of this month the upper gate of this city took fire, and was burnt down in an hour’s time, together with six barns full of the produce of the last harvest; a number of cattle perished likewise in the flames, and if the wind had not happily changed, probably the whole town would have been burnt down. It is thought this fire did not happen by mere accident. PETERSBURGH, Sept. 25. The Empress has wrote a letter to Prince Henry of Prussia, inviting his Royal Highness to come and pass part of the winter here, and afterwards go with the court to assist at the festivals, which are to be given at Moscow on account of the peace. PETERSBURGH, Sept. 26. It is certain that Prince Repnin is appointed to go as Ambassador from the Empress to Constantinople. His suite will be both numerous and brilliant, and it is to consist of 500 persons. LEGHORN, Oct. 1. A copy of the treaty of peace concluded between Russia and the Porte, authenticated by Count Orlow, has </div> <div class="“Column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> lately appeared in print, according to which, besides the articles which are already known, the Porte guarantees to Russia all the treaties of peace and commerce she may hereafter conclude with any Barbary Princes or States; that the peace betwixt Russia and the Porte be perpetual; that Christian churches be permitted to be built in the islands of the Archipelago, in the provinces of Moldavia and Walachia, as well as at Golgotha, Jerusalem, and Mecca. WARSAW, Oct. 1. There is a confirmation of the Austrians having passed the Dniester, to enter Moldavia. BOURDEAUX, Oct. 8. People here are in great apprehension of an epidemical distemper among the horned cattle making its way into this city: The magistrates have ordered all cattle to be kept out of the gates, till warranted found by persons of experience; and no milk is suffered to be brought into the town. The disorder makes great ravage all round us. BOLOGNA, Oct. 2. The last letters from Rome bring advice of the death of the officer who acted as Taster to the late Pope. The report of foreign troops having entered that city is not confirmed. BERLIN, Oct. 8. A train of artillery set out this week for New Prussia. BERLIN, Oct. 11 - The King has just formed one of the best establishments that could have been conceived by a Prince for the good of his subjects. Proper schoolmasters are, by his Majesty’s or- der, to be provided for all the villages, who are to be allowed a salary of 120 crowns, so that the peasants will be at no expence for the education of their children. The Supreme Consistory is to have the charge of examining the masters, to give them instructions in writing, and to point out the books which are to be used in their schools. LONDON, October 18. On Saturday night an express arrived from Hull, with an ac- count, that the Right Hon. Lord Robert Manners was returned by a great majority, being the first time his Lordship has had the hon- our to be elected for the respectable and loyal town and county of Kingston upon Hull.—The numbers were, Lord Robert Manners 1067; Mr. Hartley 645; Mr. Shirley 579. Sir William Meredith and Richard Pennant, Esq; are re-chosen for Liverpool. And Lord Stanley and Sir, Thomas Egerton are re-elected for the county of Lancaster. John Dunning Esq; and Col. Barre are chosen for Calne in Wilts. Sir John Barrington, and Harcourt Powell, Esq; are elected for Newtown, in the Isle of Wight. Sir Richard Worsley, and Hants Sloan, Esq; are elected mem- bers for Newport, in Isle of Wight. Sir Harbord Harbord, Bart, and Edward Bacon, Esq; are re- elected representatives for the city of Norwich. The following is Mr. Burke’s speech from the hustings at Bristol, on the first day of his arrival there: ” Gentlemen, I am come hither to sollicit in person that favour, which my friends have hitherto endeavoured to procure for me, by the most obliging, and to be the most honourable exertions. ” I have so high an opinion of the great trust which you have to confer on this occasion, and, by long experience, so just a dissidence in my abilities to fill it in a manner adequate even to my own ideas, that I should never had ventured of myself to intrude into that aw- ful situation. But since I am called upon by the desire of several respectable fellow-subjects, as I have done at other times, I give up my fears to their wishes. Whatever my other deficiencies may be, I do not know what it is to be wanting to my friends. ”I am not fond of attempting to raise public expectations by great promises. At this time there is much cause to consider, and very little to presume. We seem to be approaching to a great crisis in our affairs, which calls for the whole wisdom of the wisest among us, without being able to assure ourselves that any wisdom can pre- serve us from many and great inconveniencies, You know I speak of our unhappy contest with America.—I confess it is a matter on which I look down as from a precipice. It is difficult in itself, and it is rendered more intricate by a great variety of plans of conduct. I do not mean to enter into them. I will not suspect a want of good intention in framing them. But however pure the intentions of their authors may have been, we all know that the event has been unfortunate. ” The means of recovering our affairs are not obvious. So many great questions of commerce, of finance, of constitution, and of policy, are involved in this American deliberation, that I dare en- gage for nothing, but that I shall give it, without any predilection to former opinions, or any sinister bias whatsoever, the honest and impartial consideration of which I am capable. The public has a full right to it, and this great city, a main pillar in the commercial interest of Great-Britain, must totter on its base by the slightest mis- take with regard to our American measures. This much, however, I think it not amiss to lay it before you, that I am not, I hope, apt to take up or lay down my opinions slightly. I have held, and ever shall maintain, to the best of my power, unimpaired and un- diminished, the just, wise, and necessary constitutional superiority of Great-Britain. This is necessary for America, as well as for us. I never mean to depart from it: whatever may be lost by it, I a- vow it. The forfeiture even of your favour, if by such a declarati- on I could forfeit it, though the first object of my ambition, never will make me disguise my sentiments on this subject. But I have ever had a clear opinion, and have ever held a con- stant correspondent conduct, that this superiority is consistent with all the liberties a sober and spirited American ought to desire. I never mean to put any colonist, or any human creature in a situati- on, not becoming a free man. To reconcile British superiority with American liberty shall be my great object, as far as my little facul- ties extend. I am far from thinking that both, even yet, may not be preserved. ” When I first devoted myself to the public service, I considered how I should render myself fit for it; and this I did by endeavour- </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> ing to discover what it was that gave this country the rank it holds in the world; I found that our prosperity and dignity arose princi- pally, if not solely, from our sources; our constitution and com- merce. Both these I have spared no study to understand, and no endeavour to support. ”The distinguishing part of our constitution is its liberty. To preserve that liberty inviolate, seems the particular duty and pro- per trust of a member of the House of Commons. But the liberty, the only liberty I mean, is a liberty connected with order; that not only exists along with order and virtue, but which cannot exist at all without them. It inheres in good and steady government, and is the substance and vital principle. ”The other source of our power is commerce, of which you are so large a part, and which cannot exist, no more than your li- berty, without a connection with many virtues. It has ever been a very particular and a very favourite object of my study in its princi- ples and its details. I think many here are acquainted with the truth of what I say. This I know, that I have ever had my house open, and my poor services ready for traders and manufacturers of every denomination. My favourite ambition is to have those ser- vices acknowledged. I now appear before you to make trial, whe- ther my earnest endeavours have been so wholly oppressed by the weakness of my abilities, as to be rendered insignificant in the eyes of a great trading city; or whether you chuse to give a weight to humble abilities, for the sake of the honest exertions with which they are accompanied. This is my trial to day. My industry is not on trial; of my industry I am sure, as far as my constitution of mind and body admitted. ”When I was invited, by many respectable merchants, freehold- ers, and freemen of this city, to offer them my services, I had just received the honour of an election at an other place, at a very great distance from this. I immediately opened the matter to those of my worthy constituents, who were with me, and they unanimously advised me not to decline it; that they had elected me with a view to the public service; and that as great questions relative to our commerce and colonies were imminent, that in such matter I might derive authority and support from the representation of this great commercial city; they desired me therefore to set off without delay, very well persuaded that I never could forget my obligations to them, or to my friends for the choice they had made of me. From that time to this instant I have not slept, and if I should have the honour of being freely chosen by you, I hope I shall be as far from slumbering or sleeping when your service requires me to be awake, as I have been in coming to offer myself a candidate for your fa- vour.” The following is an exact copy of a letter from the celebrated An- thony Henley, to his constituents in a certain borough in Hamp- shire, who had wrote to him to oppose the Excise Bill.<.p> ”Gentlemen, ” I received yours, and am surprised at your insolence in troub- ling we about the Excise. You know, what I very well know, that I bought you—and by G— I am determined to sell you. ” And I know, what, perhaps, you think I don’t know. You are now selling yourselves to somebody else. ” And I know what you don’t know, that I am buying another borough. ” May God’s curse light on you all. ” May your houses be as open and common, all Excise officers as your wives and daughters were to me, when I stood for your scoun- drel corporation. “Yours, ” ANTHONY HENLEY.” October 21. On Wednesday Sir Edward Knowles, Admiral of the White, lately arrived from the court of Petersburgh, attended the Levee for the first time since his arrival in England, and had the honour of a private conference with his Majesty. Preparations are making in Great George-street for the reception of the French ambassador, who is expected in town very soon. It is said that Lord Mansfield’s business with the King is of so private a nature, that not one of the other great officers of State is admitted into the closet with them, They write from Brest, that dispatches had been just sent from thence to the governors of the French West-India Islands, contain- ning some fresh instructions, relative to a new regulation of trade between his Britannic Majesty’s subjects and those of his most Chri- stian Majesty in America. Orders are given for a draught to be made from the regiments in Ireland, to reinforce his Majesty’s garrisons on the coast of Africa. The last accounts from Nice report, that his Sardinian Majesty had given orders to recruit the several regiments of infantry from 34 to 50 men each. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex. Gentlemen, The honour unanimously conferred on us this day, by the im- portant trust which you have again committed to our charge, calls for the warmest acknowledgements. We beg leave to tender them to you with the affecting sensibility of grateful hearts. The strict and solemn engagment we have already entered into with you con- tains the most essential points of our duty, as well as the most sub- stantial matters which can be brought into the deliberation of Par- liament. We are determined to pursue those great national objects with unremitting diligence and ardour. Your violated rights in per- ticular, and those of the whole body of electors of this Kingdom, demand, and shall have our first attention. We will endeavour a full vindication of them, and an adequate security against such fla- gicious attempts hereafter. We intreat the favour of your instruc- tions and kind assistance in the discharge of the arduous business we now undertake as your representatives, and we assure you of the ut- most deference on all occasions to the sentiments of our worthy constituents. We are, Gentlemen, Under increasing obligations, Your faithful and obedient, humble servants, <table><tbody><tr><td>Brentford,</td> <td>John Wilkes.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct. 20,1774,</td> <td>John Glynn</td> </tr></tbody></table>Yesterday at five in the afternoon, the poll finally closed at Guild- ford for the election of members to serve as representatives of the county of Surry, when the numbers were, for Sir Francis Vincent 2019, Mr. Scawen 1656, Sir Joseph Mawbey 1390. Sir Joseph Mawbey made a genteel speech to the Electors. Mr. Onfloy turned pale, and disavowed having exerted any influence on the occasion; and the business ended with the Sheriffs agreeing that the poll should be printed. On Saturday last at four o’clock in the afternoon, the poll for the county of Northumberland was finally closed, and the numbers stood as follows: For Lord Algernoon Percy, 1225; Sir William Middle- ton Bart, 1099; Sir John Delaval Bart, 1083; Wm Fenwick, Esq; 763: When the two former were declared duly elected. The poll lasted ten days, and the legality of every vote was warmly contested. The number of freeholders polled was 2040, and the majority for Sir William Middleton, over Sir John Delaval, (the two contend- ing candidates) was 16, to the great satisfaction of all those who wished well to the independance of the county of Northumberland. Thursday last came on the election of a member of Parliament for Roxburghshire, when the right Hon. Sir Gilbert Elliot was re-elected. The late Pope, who died the 21st ult. was named Francis Lau- rentius Ganganelli, born at St. Angelo, in the Duchy of Urbino, Oct. 31, 1705, elected Pope, May 19, 1769, and took the name of Clement XIV. Extract of a letter from Quebeck, August 15. ”We have just heard of the bill for taxing this province, and that for regulating our government, and establishing the Roman Catholic religion, having passed both Houses of Parliament, and that they lay ready for, and in a few days would receive the Royal Assent. They will not meet with that acception here that is ex- pected in England; every part of the bill is obnoxious to the Bri- tish-born subjects here, and, in several articles, to the French, </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> particularly the taxing them without their consent, and which they complain puts them on a worse footing than his Majesty’s subjects in the other colonies; an objection is also made to that clause which restores to the Roman Catholic Priest the full right to their tythes for since the conquest they voluntarily paid to the Priests a suf- ficiency to make them live with comfort and ease; that they had been humble and meek, and had done their duty with diligence; but this law, that gives them the full tythes of the country, will make them indolent and proud, and set them above their parish- oners; for the country is so much improved in agriculture, since the English came among them, that in some parishes where the tythes formerly produced about 50£. sterling a year, they will now produce 500£. and the Priest, who was meant only to be the ser- vant of the people, by this act is placed in a degree of affluence su- perior to any of the Lords in the territory.—There is a great crop of corn in this country this year.” Extract of a letter from Warsaw, dated Sept. 5. The fate of the city of Dantzick is not yet decided. The innac- tivity of the King of Prussia concerning his disputes with that city, is far from being to their advantage; but is is supposed, that since the peace between Russia and the Porte has been concluded, and the affairs of Poland, as also the form of Government being settled, the affairs of Dantzick must of course be agreed upon very soon; and that the Danzickers had of late some hints, foretelling their total danger in case of their non-compliance with the King’s pre- tensions very soon; in consequence of which they caused their a- gents in London to deliver petitions to the ministry there, as also to a certain great Personage; but all their petitions proved ineffectual, as not the least answer was received.” Extract of a letter from Elsineur, dated Sept. 6. ”Several Captains of ships arrived from Riga, having brought ac- counts that at their departure from that place, orders were received from Petersburgh, not only to prevent the departure of two foreign vessels which were laden with masts for account of France; but to hinder any other vessels which might be there on the same purpose from executing their commisions. They write likewise from Peters- burgh, that the same orders were given with regard to five ships which were loading masts for the same nation, and that one of these ships, which was entirely loaded, was prevented from sailing.” Extract of a letter from Vienna, September 8. ”A courier has just arrived here with advices from Constanti- nople that a very dangerous insurrection has happened at Adria- nople, where a great number of people rose on acount of this peace concluded with Russia, and being joined by a number of the soldi- ery committed many outrages. The Cainaican of Adrianople, who at the first notice had marched with a detachment of Janissaries to quell the insurgents, was deserted by most of them, and unfortu- nately killed. A great party soon arrived from Constantinople, but the disaffected were not subdued when the courier came away.” Extract of a letter from Paris, Oct. 8. ”The clergy have presented a petition to the King, setting forth, with all their eloquence the fatal consequences that will ensue to the Church if his majesty should restore the Old Parliament, which always opposed their interest, and consequently, say they, that of our Holy religion. But not withstanding the specious representations of the clergy, it is thought his Majesty will abide by the plan he has adopted. Extract of a letter from the Hauge, Sept. 12. ”We may judge of the importance to the Russians of the peace lately concluded between them and the Turks, by what Mr. Swart our minister at Petersburgh, writers upon that subject, importing, that in a conversation he had with the Count de Panin, that mini- ster said he never expected to see a peace concluded so truely glorious and advantageous for Russia, as the present peace is. ”The last letters from Paris advise, that the Public is impatient to see what the Bed of Justice, which the King is going to hold there will produce; and whether, upon this occasion, his Majesty will restore the Old Parliament, or any part of it: Many people think themselves authorised to entertain that opinion, from the frequent conferences that have lately passed between the Prince de Conde and Mr. d’Aligre, first President of the said Parliament; and from the latter’s paying a visit to Mr. de Maurepas, who received him with great attention and respect. Great Preparations are making at Versailles for the reception of the Queen’s youngest brother, Prince Maximillian of Austria, who proposes, after a short stay at Paris, to accompany the court to Fountanbleau, and go from thence to Italy.” Extract of a letter from Petersburgh, dated September 16. ”The new Grand Vizir, immediately after his installation, wrote a letter to Marshal Romanzow, the substance of which was, to as- sure him, that he would take all possible care to have all the arti- cles of the peace strictly complied with and hoped the same fidelity and exactness would be observed on our side. We are the more in- clined to believe these assurances, as the Turks are absolutely una- ble to begin the war afresh, even if they were ever so well inclined so to do, all their army being returned to Constantinople, to carry the standard of Mahomet thither; and they are, besides so much out of spirits, that they have no relish for fighting us again at pre- sent.” Extract of a letter from Fountainbleau, Oct. 10. ”The negotiations of Prince Masserano at the Court of France have met with so much approbation, that he will be sent again to the Court of London, to endeavour to amuse them, while the two Courts, in conjunction with the empire and Sardinia, are prepar- ing the coup d’eclat they have projected against the republics and fee countries, which they want to reduce to slavery. The Prince set out yesterday for his destination; he must be preparing his bat- eries till he is assisted by the Ambassador from France, who, it is generally thought, will be the Count de Guignes; his affairs brings forth fresh difficulties every day, which retarded the judgment upon it; and though he is indefatigable in endeavouring to make his pre- tensions ballance with those of his adversaries, who depend only on the justness of their cause, the judges dare not hazard a sentence, which will no doubt be reversed by the parliament that is going to be re-established, if they decree against the party which has justice on its side. Extract of a letter from Paris, Oct. 12. ”Mr. d’Aligre, first president of the ancient parliament of Paris, accompanied by the ten vice presidents, with six of the oldest coun- sellors, were admitted the 10th instant to the Privy Council, where his Majesty presided, assisted only by the Duke d’Orleans, and Mr. de Miromen Vice Chancellor. They received his Majesty’s instructi- on for the re-establishment of their body, and returned him thanks, but as his Majesty is desirous of re-uniting some members who have deserted their party to countinue in the new parliament, they have obtained permission of his Majesty to take the opinion of the whole body, which will be assembled for that purpose, that they may ac- quiece conjointly to his majesty’s will, to the end that unity may be preserved among them. We are in expectation of seeing on St. Martin’s day the grandest ceremony that ever was in France; the Princes of the blood, the Dukes, Archbishops and Bishops, and Honorary members will attend, and public rejoicings will conclude the festival. People are very inquisitive to know if the Duke of Aiguillon will be there, though we are informed that he is making great interest to keep his seat there. Some persons assert, that his Majesty will attend to open the assembly, but others doubt it. It is certain he will go there on his return from Fountanbleau to hold a bed of justice; all the regulation she has made for the re-establish- ment of the finances tend to it.” ”The Charge d’Affaires from the Court at London is much blamed by the public, as well as at court, for not having prevented the publication of the deposition in articula mortis, which may, in the common opinion, throw a slur upon the manes of a respectable family; but sensible people render the justice that is due to the flagitiousness of the testator, who would not belie at his death the infamy of his life.” Extract of a letter from Poole, Oct. 12. The election for this town and county came on this day. Mr. </div> <div class="“Column”">Column 3 Mauger and Sir Eyre Coote offered themselves candidates, Mr. Wil- liams then addressed the electors, and was seconded by the Hon. Mr. Charles Fox. Every voter was then called for and asked for whom he voted, and his name taken down in the presence of the returning officer. The numbers were as follow: For the Hon. Mr. Charles Fox 141; Mr. Williams 138; Sir Eyre Coote 59; Mr. Mauger 56. Notwithstanding to great a majority in favour of the Hon. Mr. Charles Fox and Mr. Williams, the return was made against them. Mr. Fox and Mr. Williams pledged them- selves to petition to the House for that justice which was this day with-holden from them.” Extract of a letter from Gosport, Oct. 18. ”Orders are come down here, for the Hind sloop of war of 20 guns to be fitted out with the greatest expedition for America; and she is getting her guns, &c. in. “We seem to be in a great hurry in fitting ships, &c. The ar- tificers in the dock-yard are very hard at work in compleating the Magnificence, of 74 guns, and the Phoenix of 44, which are both un- der a thorough repair, after which we shall have two docks to repair large ships, and one for frigates, &c. till the bason is repaired, which, it is said, will not be till the spring. ”We are daily in expectation of the Gaspee schooner’s arrival from Boston, after which, it is said, the ships, &c. are to proceed from hence.” NEWCASTLE, October 8. Monday came on the election here of officers for this corporation for the ensuing year, when Sir M. W., Ridley, Bart. was chosen Mayor; Francis Johnson, Esqr. Sheriff; James Wilkinson and Thomas Johnson, Esqrs. coroners. The common-councilmen were all re-elected, except Mr. Ja. Rudman, who is succeeded by Mr. Rich. Chambers. Wednesday Capt. Phipps arrived here from his feat near Whitby. He was met near Gateshead turnpike by a great number of freemen, who took the horses from his carriage, and drew him from thence into the Fleshmarket, amidst the greatest acclamations of the people. Yesterday the Hon. Capt. Phipps and Mr. Tho. Delaval were presented with the freedom of the coopers company; and at the same time a silver hammer and adze, with the arms of the company cut thereon, were delivered to each of them. Yesterday a number of the heads of the Canadian associations en- tered into a subscription (some twenty guineas a man) at a deserted, though haunted house in Pilgrimstreet. This subscription, we are told, is to ease the consciences of the principals, and to be applied to the old mode of corruption. To prevent the ringing of Gateshead bells when Capt. Phipps arrived here, one of their church-wardens, a Green disciple of the Orphan-house, cut the tenor rope: But his evil spirit was not gra- tified: the act was discovered time enough to be repaired.</P. EDINBURGH, October 26, 1774. This day’s Gazette contains the following Order of council, da- ted at St. Jame’s the 19th inst. Whereas an act of parliament was passed in the 29th year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the Second, intituled, “An act to impower his Majesty to prohibit the exportation of salt-petre, and to enforce the law for impowering his Majesty to prohibit the exportation of gunpowder, or any sort of arms and ammunition; and also to impower his Majesty to restrain the carrying coastwise salt-petre, gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammunition:” And his Majesty, judging it necessary to prohibit the exportation of gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammunition, out of this king- dom, or carrying the same coastwise, for some time, doth therefore, with the advice of his Privy Council, hereby order, require, prohi- bit and command, That no person or persons whatsoever (except the Master-General of the ordinance, for his Majesty’s service) do, at any time, during the space of six months from the date of this or- der in Council, presume to transport into any parts out of this kingdom, or carry coastwise, any gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammunition, or ship or lade any gunpowder, or any sort of arms or ammunition, on board any ship or vessel, in order to transport the same into any parts beyond the seas, or carrying the same coastwise, without leave or permision on that behalf first obtained from his Majesty or his Privy council, upon pain of incurring and suffering the respective forfeitures and penalties inflicted by the a- formentioned act. Extract of a letter from Turin. ”The dispute which subsisted betweeen the Court of Sardinia and that of Great-Britain, on account of Mr. M’Namara’s daughter, who was intrusted to the care of the Countess of Lozelli, or Nice, is at last terminated. This is the proselyte whom the Bishop of Nice abjured, confessed, and administered the sacrament to at the age of nine years three months; which conduct, approved by the Casuists of Turin, though contrary to the canons of the church of Rome, has been condemned by the Pope, and all the excommunications and anathema’s de ipio facto pronounced by this Court against those who favoured the restitution of the child to her parents, have been declared nll by the court of Rome; the episcopal functions of the Bishop of Nice are suspended during two years, and the Casuists and Theological Doctors of Turin are forbidden to support and countenance such doctrine for the future, under the pain of excom- munication. The King of Sardinia entirely disapproved of the the pro- ceedings of his Clergy, but he would not take upon him to decide the question without the authority of the Court of Rome, that he might give his subjects a proof of his submission to the decision of that Court. His conduct in this respect has so well satisfied the Court of Great-Britain, that it has given him time to make satis- faction without any disputes with his Clergy. The girl is retuned to Ireland with her mother and sister, and her father remains at Villa Franca by consent of the British Court, to execute his engage- ments. ”The King of Sardinia purposes to set out the 20th of April next for Chamberry, the capital of Savoy, with all his court, to stay there till the 12th of September. During his sojourn, he will visit the frontier parts of Switzerland, which gives great uneasiness to the 13 Cantons, more especially as all the Swiss troops that were in garrison in Savoy, are withdrawn and sent into Piedmont, and the Piedmoutese troops are quartered in the towns of Savoy. It is also said, that if the Swiss troops should desire to withdraw them- selves from the service of Sardinia, their request would be refused, therefore they keep them in the interior parts of the kingdom, and that this refusal has been concerted among all the powers who have Swiss troops in their service.” Extract of a letter from Gosport, October 9. ”Orders are come down for his Majesty’s ship Asia, of 64 guns, Capt. Vandeput, to sail the first wind with expresses to Boston, in the room of the Scarborough frigate, Capt. Chada, who is to go to his station on the coast of Ireland.” Peregrine Cust and William Innes, Esqrs. are elected representa- tives for Ilchester, in Somersetshire. Wednesday Sir Thomas Clavering and Sir John Eden, Barts. were elected members for the county of Durham, without oppo- sition. On Saturday the poll ended for the city of Carlisle: The numbers were, for Mr. Norton 319; Mr. Storer 310; Mr. Musgrave 153; and for Mr. Milbourne 133. The two latter declining, the for- mer were then returned. On Monday last the poll began at York, for two members to re present that city; and on Wednesday evening the numbers stood thus: Cavendish. 452; Turner. 462; Hawke. 399. Thursday night the poll ended at Morpeth, when the numbers stood thus: For Mr. Eyre 192; Mr. Melme 150; Mr. Bryon 140; and for Mr. Bigge 132. </div> <h5>Page3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Thursday the election for Northumberland began at Alnwick and at the close of the poll that night, the numbers stood as follow: For Lord A. Percy 107, Sir, H. Delaval 98, Sir W. Middleton 92, and for Mr. Fenwick 72. Friday at the close of the poll for Newcastle, the numbers stood thus: For the Hon. Capt. Phipps 495; Sir M. W. Ridley 483; Sir W. Blackett 481; and for T. Delaval, Esq; 465. BOSTON, NOVEMBER 21. Extract of a Letter from Quebec, dated October 24, 1774. ”At the request of the Gentlemen of a Committee from Mon- treal, I send the inclosed, with an assurance that it is a true transla- tion from the French original, and beg you would insert it in your useful paper, if the sentiments of a very (if not most) considerable number of our Canadian brethren and fellow subjects in this province, may appear in a just light to our Brethren in the province of the Massachusetts. Your, &c. INSTRUCTIONS to the English Gentlemen of the Committee at Montreal, from the Canadian Farmers, &c. WE the Canadian Farmers and others, being greatly alarmed at a late Act of Parliament, which re-establishes the ancient laws of this country, the bad effects of which we too severely felt during the French Government, and being entirely satisfied under the English laws as administerd in this province, beg leave to acquaint the Gentlemen of the Committee for Montreal, that any legal steps they shall take for for the repeal of the said act will be approved by us, and we sincerely hope and pray, that they will use all means in their power, for the same, by petitioning his Majesty, and represen- ting to the Merchants of London the flourishing state of the trade and agriculture of this province, since the conquest thereof, which we attribute to that freedom which every one has enjoyed under the English laws, and we hereby declare that we never had any hand in a certain petition, said to be sent to his Majesty in the name and in the behalf of all the Canadians, for obtaining said Act, nor have we, nor any part of the country where we reside, been in any wise consulted thereupon; therefore we verily believe the said petition was contrived and obtained in a clandestine and fraudulent manner, by a few designing men, in order to get themselves into placesof and honour. Monday next the GENERAL ASSEMBLY of this Pro- vince meets here. Died at Danvers Mr. THOMAS NELSON, in the 104th Year of his Age. He was born at Norwich, in England, June 1671, in the Reign of King Charles the II. At the Revolution he was an Ap- prentice to a Weaver in that City when he inlisted as a soldier un- der King William, to go over to Ireland to drive out James II. He served also in Queen Ann’s Wars; was a Sailor in the Fleet under Sir Cloud sley Shovel, at the Siege and taking of Barcelona, and was in the Expedition to Canada, 1711, at which Time he settled at Danvers, and till within this Year or two, was able to walk Miles. He had but one Eye, and his Hair white like the driven Snow, but retained his Reason and walked remarkably erect.—“ At length the weary Wheels of Life stood still.” Extract of a letter from New-London, November 11. The Committee of Correspondence for the Town of New-Lon- don, hereby notify all concerned, That they think it their duty to inforce the observance of the 7th Article of the Association against the Exportation of SHEEP, recommended by the General Con- gress; until another Committee is appointed for that purpose: And all vessels sailing from this Port will be strictly inspected, that a due Observance may be paid to every Article of said Association. in such Manner as by the Congress is directed. Extract of a letter from Neport, November 14. The Rose man of war, lately arrived here, and haled into winter quarters, is now preparing to sail again, and ’tis said she is bound to New-London: but some think she is ordered home, with very af- flicting news to Lord North, viz. That the Canadians will not join Gen. Gage in the ministerial plan of enslaving or massacreing their Protestant Neighbours. PHILADELPHIA, November 16. AGREEABLE to public notice given in this paper and the Gazette of last week, the within Gentlemen were duly elec- ted on Saturday the 12th of November, 1774, to be a Committee for the city of Philadelphia, the Northern Liberties and South- wark; and they are herby requested to meet at the State-House in the said city, on Thursday the 17th instant, at three o’clock in the afternoon and proceed on the duty for which they are elected. </div> <table><tbody><tr><td>JOHN BAYARD, }</td> <td>Judges appointed</td> </tr><tr><td>ISAAC HOWELL, }</td> <td>to superintend</td> </tr><tr><td>BLATHWAITE JONES. }</td> <td>the election.</td> </tr></tbody></table>COMMITTEE. <table><tbody><tr><td>1 John Dickinson.</td> <td>31 John Shee.</td> </tr><tr><td>2 Thomas Mifflin.</td> <td>32 Owen Biddle.</td> </tr><tr><td>3 Charles Thomson.</td> <td>33 William Heysham.</td> </tr><tr><td>4 John Cadwaladar.</td> <td>34 James Milligan.</td> </tr><tr><td>5 Robert Morris.</td> <td>55 Johu Wilcox.</td> </tr><tr><td>6 Samuel Howell.</td> <td>36 Sharp Delany.</td> </tr><tr><td>7 George Clymer.</td> <td>37 Francis Gurneyr</td> </tr><tr><td>8 Joseph Read.</td> <td>38 John Purviance.</td> </tr><tr><td>9 Samuel Meredith.</td> <td>39 Robert Knox.</td> </tr><tr><td>10 John Allen.</td> <td>40 Francis Haffenclever.</td> </tr><tr><td>11 William Rush.</td> <td>41 Thomas Cuthbert, senior.</td> </tr><tr><td>12 James Mease.</td> <td>42 William Jackson.</td> </tr><tr><td>13 John Nixon.</td> <td>43 Icaac Melcher.</td> </tr><tr><td>14 John Cox,</td> <td>44 Samuel Penrose</td> </tr><tr><td>15 John Bayard.</td> <td>45 Isaac Coates.</td> </tr><tr><td>16 Christopher Ludwig.</td> <td>46 William Coates.</td> </tr><tr><td>17 Tbomas Barclay.</td> <td>47 Blathwaite Jones.</td> </tr><tr><td>18 George Schlaffer.</td> <td>48 Thomas Pryor.</td> </tr><tr><td>19Jonathan B. Smith.</td> <td>49 Samuel Massey.</td> </tr><tr><td>20 Francis Wade</td> <td>50 Robert Towers.</td> </tr><tr><td>21Benjamin Marshall.</td> <td>51 Henry Jones.</td> </tr><tr><td>22 Lambert Cadwaladar.</td> <td>52 Joseph Wetherill.</td> </tr><tr><td>23 Reynold Keen.</td> <td>53 Joseph Copperthwaite</td> </tr><tr><td>24 Richard Bache.</td> <td>54 Joseph Dean.</td> </tr><tr><td>25 John Benezet.</td> <td>55 Benjamin Harbeson.</td> </tr><tr><td>26 Henry Keppele, Junior.</td> <td>56 James Ash.</td> </tr><tr><td>27 Jacob Winey.</td> <td>57 Benjamin Loxley</td> </tr><tr><td>28 Jacob Rush..</td> <td>58 William Robinson, joiner.</td> </tr><tr><td>29 Joseph Falconer.</td> <td>59 Ricloff Albertson.</td> </tr><tr><td>30 William Bradford.</td> <td>60 James Irvine.</td> </tr></tbody></table>At the particular request of a number of the Freeholders of the district of Southwark, the following persons are desired to be added to the Committee, viz. Abraham Jones,Thomas Robinson. <table><tbody><tr><td>Elias Boys,</td> <td>Joseph Turner.</td> </tr></tbody></table>Committee Chamber, NOVEMBER 30, 1774. TO the PUBLIC WHEREAS the Congress, among other resolves for the preservation of American Liberty, did, on behalf of them- sleves, and the inhabitants of the several Colonies they represented, firmly agree and associate, to “use their most earnest endeavours to improve the breed of sheep, and increase their number to the great- est extent, and to that end to kill them as sparingly as may be sepecially those of the most profitable kind; ”the Committee for the city and liberties of Philadelphia having taken into considerati- on the said resolve, do most earnestly recommend to the inhabitants, as the best method of carrying the same into execution, neither to purchase, for themselves or others, nor to use in their families or elsewhere, any Ewe mutton or Lamb, from and after the first day </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> of January next; until the first day of May following: and to dis- courage from henceforth the killing and sale of Ewe Mutton and Lamb as far as they possibly can. They do likewise most earnestly recommend to all butchers and others, concerned in bringing meat to this market and suburbs, not to kill any Ewe Mutton or Lamb, on any pretence whatsoever, from the said first day of January until the first day of May following: nor any Ewe Lamb whatever from the said first day of May until the first day of October following. And in order the more effectually to discourage the destruction of of sheep, the respective County Committees are hereby particularly requested henceforth to use their utmost influence with the farmers and others through the country, to prevent the sale of any Ewe Mut- ton or Lamb to the butchers as well as their bringing any to mar- ket themselves, from this day until the said first day of May. Several of the city butchers having at this time a stock of sheep on hand, induces the Committee to fix upon the first day of January, that in the mean time they may dispose of them; but as the country butchers and farmers, it is expected they will neither kill nor sell any Ewe Mutton or Lamb, or bring any to market from this day until the said first day of May, or kill or sell any Ewe Lamb after the first day of May until the first day of October following. The Committee having been informed that a few persons have un- guardedly raised the prices of sundry articles of trade, think it high- ly necessary to recommend to the public a due observation of the 9th article of the association of the Congress, viz. That such as are ven- ders of goods or merchandise will not take advantage of the scarcity of goods, that may be occasioned by this association, but will sell the same at the rates we have respectively been accustomed to do for twelve months last past. And if any vender of goods or merchan- dize shall sell any such goods on higher terms, or shall in any man- ner, or by any device whatsoever, violate or depart from this agree- ment, no person ought, nor will any of us deal with any such per- son, or his or her factor or agent, at any time thereafter, for any commodity whatever. By order of the Committee, JOHN BENEZET, assistant Secretary. Extract of a letter from Charlestown (in South-Carolina) Nov. 11. THE Hon. John Stuart, Superintendant of India affairs, ha- ving, in consequence of an application from his Excellency the Earl of Dunmore, directed his Deputy, Mr. Cameron, to go, to the Over-hill Cherokee towns, and to make requisition of Sa- tisfaction for the murder of Mr. Russel and his party on the Fron- tiers of Virginia; Mr. Cameron proceeded accordingly to Chote, where he arrived the beginning of September last, and, after repea- ted Consultations with the Chiefs and much opposition from the young people, succeeded in having the Chief principally concerned in this murder, named Nottawagui, put to death. The persons at first appointed to execute the sentence wounded the Indian in se- veral places and thought they killed him, but he was recovering and almost out of Danger from his wounds when Mr. Cameron renewed his requisition and, with much difficulty and Danger to himself, prevailed on the principal Chiefs, to go thermselves and finish him, which they executed with much resolution, maugre all the Threats and opposition of his numerous relations and followers; and upon that occasion made several spirited Harangues to their people, war- ning them not to follow the example of the deceased, least they should meet with the same fate, and reprimanding them in sharp terms for their bad behaviour on that and other occasions, which brought the young people to a submission to their Chiefs, and as a Token thereof, they presented several strings of white Beads, Another chief concerned in several murders was also condemned but found means to make his escape to the Chicesaws, he is howe- ver proscribed and will certainly suffer when and wherever found by his countrymen. These two were the only Cherokees concerned in the said murder; the rest were Shawanese. The Talks from the Cherokees to the Superintendant are expressive of the most pacific disposition and earnest desire to esteemed Friends. ADVERTISEMENTS. SALES of sundry Goods, imported in the Brig MOLLY, Samuel Mitchenson, Master, from Whitehaven, and expose to Public Vendue, un- der the Direction of the Committee of Norfolk Borough. ><td <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>L.</td> <td>S.</td> <td>P.</td> </tr><tr><td>N GER.</td> <td>EILBECK ROSS, & Co. 1 Bale No. 3, containing Irish Linens &c. - - - -</td> <td> 90</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, - 1 Bale, No. 4 containing Irish Linens, & Ct, - - - -</td> <td> 120</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, - 1 Hhd. No. 1 containing Felt Hats, - - - - -</td> <td> 20</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, No. 2 containing - ditto, -</td> <td> 30</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, No. 3 containing - ditto, -</td> <td> 35</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, - 1 Truss, containing Checks and Stockings - - - -</td> <td> 20</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, 16 Cask’s of Nails, sorted, -</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>HARMANSON, & HARVEY, 500 Bushels of Coals, at 8d. halfpenny per B. - -</td> <td> 17</td> <td> 14</td> <td> 2</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, 500 Bushels ditto, at 9d. ditto,</td> <td> 18</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>GREENWOOD RITSON, & MARSH, 500 Bushels ditto, at 8d. halpenny per ditto</td> <td> 17</td> <td> 14</td> <td> 2</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>NIEL JAMIESON, 500 Bushels ditto, at 8d. halfpenny per ditto - - -</td> <td> 17</td> <td> 14</td> <td> 2</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>EILBECK ROSS, & Co. 500 Bushels ditto. at 8d. per ditto - - - -</td> <td> 16</td> <td> 13</td> <td> 4</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, 500 Bushels ditto at ditto, -</td> <td> 16</td> <td>13</td> <td> 4</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, 10 dozen Grind Stones -</td> <td> 20</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, 1 sett of Stone Steps - -</td> <td> 10</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>RALPH ELLIOT, 35 yards of Flag Stone,</td> <td> 6</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>SAMUEL MITCHENSON, 4 Hhds. of Potatoes, - - - -</td> <td> 10</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>SM.</td> <td>Ditto, 1 Case, No. 2 containing Irish Linens,</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, 1 Bundle No. 1 containing 10 Pieces of Oznabrigs - - -</td> <td> 12</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>CH.</td> <td>CALCOT HAYWOOD, 1 Bale containing Irish and printed Linens - - -</td> <td> 20</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>SAMUEL MITCHENSON, 1 Tierce of Beef,</td> <td> 3</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>GH.</td> <td>GREENWOOD RITSON, & MARSH, 8 Casks of Nails, 1 Box of sorted Poplins,</td> <td> 60</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>RE,</td> <td>RALPH ELLICOTT, 1 Box containing, Womens Apparel, - - -</td> <td> &npsp; 6</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>IB.</td> <td>JOHN BOWNESS, 1 Chest, No. 1 contain- ing Irish Linens, - - -</td> <td> 70</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>IB.</td> <td>Ditto, 1 Chest No. 2 containing Irish Linens - - - - -</td> <td> 115</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>IB.</td> <td>Ditto, 1 Bundle containing Sheeting Linen,</td> <td> 30</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>N GER.</td> <td>EILBECK ROSS, & CO. 164 Free Stone Flags, containing 52 Yds. 2 Feet, -</td> <td> 6</td> <td> 00</td> <td> 00</td> </tr><tr><td>ditto</td> <td>Ditto, 2 Small.Casks of Shot, - -</td> <td> 6</td> <td>00</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Commissions at 1s. 6d. Each Lot £. 2 02 00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>- - Nett Proceeds- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 991 02 02</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>£. 994 04 02 |</td> <td>£. 994</td> <td>04</td> <td>01.</td> </tr></tbody></table>Errors excepted, per GEORGE KELLY. V. M. NORFOLK, (VIRGINIA) DECEMBER 9,1774. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> For SALE or CHARTER, THE BRIG NORFOLK, Burthen about 8000 Bushels; now lying in Norfolk Harbour, and may be Ready to take in, in a few Days.——— She is a Prime Sailer; Two Years old, Well fit- ted, and the principal part of her Timbers Cedar, Mulberry and Locust. For Terms, apply to HARMANSON, & HARVEY. Norfolk, December 14, 1774. t b c t f b. RUN away, from the Subscriber, the first week in June last, a BLACK WENCH named AGGY; well set, about twenty three years of age: she has a scar, two or three inches long, between her breast and throat; she has relations at Col. Barnard Moor’s, in King-william county, of whom I bought her. She perhaps will in- deavour to get a passage there. I therefore, forewarn all masters of vessels, and others, from entering, or carrying her any where by water, &c. Whoever, conveys her to Messrs. Hamilton, & Don- aldson, in Suffolk, shall have FIVE POUNDS Reward, including what the law allows. WILLIAM ALLEGRE. Norfolk, December 14, 1774. t c t f b. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nine penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark keen eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in BOSTON, from whence he removed to QUEBEC, assuming the cha- racter of a merchant in both places; he was also once in trade in NEW-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain JOHN F. PRUYM, for AL- BANY, and took with him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of cloaths. Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THORP in any of his Ma- jesty’s gaols on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds when convicted. Apply to CURSON and SETON of New-York; JOSHEPH WHARTON, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT CURISTIE, of Baltimore; JAMES GIBSON, and Co. Virginia; JOHN BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAH BOURNE, or JOHN ROWE of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this JOSEPH THORP, since the 19th of June last past, or know any thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MARSH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. *** All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him of the Continent. RUN AWAY from the subscriber the 26th July last, a Negro Man, named LONDON, five Feet six Inches high: He is a well built likely Fellow, Part of his Ear cut off for the same Transgression, formerly committed when the Property of Mr. WOODHOUSE at the Narrows of Currituck County.——Any Person who shall take up the said Negro and bring him to me, or deliver him to Mr. NEIL SNODGRASS, in Nixonton, Pesquotank County, North-Carolina, shall have THREE POUNDS Proclamation Mo- ney Reward, besides what the Law directs. SAMUEL WARNER. Nixonton, November 11th, 1774. THE Subscriber, intending to decline the Retail Business in April next; will dispose of his remaining Stock of GOODS which is extremely well assorted, of the best qualities, and most useful kinds, at moderate prices (precluding any particular indul- gences) for Ready Money only; or, the whole will be sold at a reasonable advance on 6 and 9 months credit; bond with approved security being given.———He has for sale also, Northward and West India RUM, SPIRIT, Red and White WINES, Brown SUGAR, &c. &c. on the usual credit. JAMES INGRAM Norfolk, December 5, 1774. Born in this COUNTRY, I Glory in the name of an AMERICAN. THE SUBSCRIBER intending to continue his Dancing School in NORFOLK, every Friday and Saturday; solicits the par- ticular favour of such Gentlemen and Ladies that have Children to be educated in that Branch, and would be pleased to favour Him with them, may be assured on the greatest Care taken to qualify them. He returns his most sincere and hearty thanks to those that have been kind enough to indulge him with their Children, and hopes that he gave them full satisfaction for the time they continued with him. NORFOLK December 5th, 1774. JOHN N. COOK. RUN AWAY FROM the Subscriber, a dark coloured Mullato Man, who goes by the name of TONEY; about Twenty eighth years of age, born at Perquimons, and sold there at public sale, where he was purchased by Samuel Smith, living about two miles from the Great Bridge, has taken and car- ried away a light coloured serge coat half wore a white linen jacket without buttons, a pair of Russia duck breeches, the property of his master; likewise an old felt hat paired very small round the edge,; he has got a wen upon the fore-part of his forehead, and another about one of his wrists; also a sore upon his right shin about the breadth of a Dollar. N. B. Whoever apprehends and secures the said Mullatto, so that his Master may get him again shall receive FIVE POUNDS Re- ward. PATRICK ROBERTSON. N.B. I have for sale, a good working Horse. P. R. NORFOLK, April 24, 1774. JUST PUBLISHED and to be SOLD By the PRINTER Hereof, EXTRACTS from the Votes and Proceedings of the American Continental Congress. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. The friendly CAUTION; and modest REPLY. WHEN you muse, write, and print, See, no sense, Sir, be in’t, Lest the critics shou’d snarling sneer: If, with wit, you lash at vice, They’re so pettish, and so nice; Each cries,—O! what rhyming is here! Then, dear publisher take heed Of this hard bitter bread; Or, your lines, Sir, will all go to pot: For, who scarce or read, or write, Yet can make a shift to bite, And say,—Lord! what sad stuff have we got! ’ Bite!—(good Sir, did you say?)— ’ How can that be, I pray? ’ Such old women I neer shall dread: ’ The most damnable shrew ’ No great mischief can do, That has hardly a tooth in her head.’ Upon seeing SYLVIA’S Picture. IN vain, in vain, they pencil strives To paint the fairest face that lives; Too weak they skill confess. Spread, spread diviner graces more; ’Tis all too languid, all too poor, Her image to express. When Venus for her picture sits, A mortal hand, and paint, ill fits, Colestial lines to trace. The god of painting, and of verse, Alone should draw, alone rehearse, The beauties of that face. ADVERTISEMENTS KEYSER’s FAMOUS PILLS. FOR removing and eradicating the most confirmed Venereal Disorders, to be sold at the Printing-Office, (printed directions for using them, may be had gratis) ———Also the late American Editions of JULIET GRENVILLE; QUINCY’s OBSERVATIONS on the Boston Port-Bill; and a Variety of the newest and most approved Books, Pamphlets and Plays. N. B. Subscriptions are taken in there for a new Book, in 2 vol.; entitled, A Voyage round the World, performed by Capt. Cook, and Joseph Banks, Esq; F. R. S.; first published by the direction of the Lords of the Admiralty; wrote by John Hawkesworth, L. L. D. Ornamented with Cuts. Norfolk, October 7, 1774. NOTICE. THAT WILLIAM SIMPSON, Butcher in NORFOLK, has put his Books and Accounts into the hands of Mr. THOMAS MINTON, Clerk of the Church there——whom he has impowered, to Settle the Same, Also to Collect, Receive and give Discharges. He hopes his Customers will be Good enough, to Pay their sever- al Ballances on demand, having always given the utmost Indul- gence to his Friends.———He would not have insisted so Pressingly, had not his present Situation, rendered it absolutely Necessary.—— In Future he proposes Dealing for Ready Money only. NORFOLK, November, 30, 1774. TO BE SOLD. (At the Printing-Office, Norfolk.) HANCOCKS Oration.——New-York Almanac, for the year 1775.———Maxims for playing the Game of Whist. November 24, 1774. TO THE PUBLIC. THE Subscriber, proposes immediately to begin teaching PSALMODY or CHURCH MUSICK, he intends to instruct his pupils in that Sublime branch of Science upon the most approved Taste, with all the vari- ations as are presently practised where it is best performed. He will attend at his house in Cumberland-street, Norfolk, from ten o’clock in the forenoon, till five o’clock afternoon, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, price per month five shillings, those who engage for a quarter, only twelve shillings and six pence.———The greatest attention will be bestowed on those intrusted to his care. THOMAS MINTON, Clerk to the Church, NORFOLK. November 24, 1774. ANY Person wanting a Clerk or Book-keeper may hear of one properly qualified, by ap- plying to the Printer hereof. He is willing to engage by the year, or will undertake any Wri- ting or other Business upon reasonable Terms. NORFOLK, December 8. 1774. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> PROPOSALS For Printing by Subscription the PENNSYLVANIA MAGAZINE or the AMERICAN Repository of useful Knowledge. PLAN of the WORK. I. A Proportion of nearly the same number of pages in each Ma- gazine will be set apart for original American productions, and the greatest attention given that none be admitted by such as are of real merit. As to the subjects of these dissertations, they may extend to the whole circle of science, including politics and religion as objects of philosophical disquisition, but excluding con- troversy in both. Lest this should offend any, all the political con- troversy proper for this periodical publication will fall under the article of news; and as for religious controversy, particularly be- tween the different denominations of Christians, it is supposed all judicious persons will approve its being wholly excluded. II. The next department shall contain select essays from the British Magazines and other modern publications. In the choice of these, regard will be had not only to the merit of the piece in itself, but to the importance, seasonableness, and popularity of the subject. The Publisher has ordered all the English and Scots Ma- gazines to be regularly sent him, and by comparing one with an- other, and private intelligence with all, he will have the advantage of public opinion to assist in the choice. III. In the third place shall be inserted a list of new books, with remarks and extracts taken from the Magazines, Reviews, &c. &c. Care will be taken to render this part as complete and concise as possible and the difficulty will not be great, since it is chiefly to select and copy so for as regards British or other European productions. If however any friend here can add a judicious remark or correction of other criticisms in time for the publication of our Magazine, we shall willingly subjoin it. Whatever writings are published in America, shall be taken notice of in the list; but to avoid the suspicion of party or prejudice, no remarks shall be made on them, but the subject, title, and place of publication shall be inserted, perhaps sometimes a short extract given. IV. The fourth section shall be devoted to the muses. And as mediocrity is more supportable in any thing than in poetry, pains will be taken to procure the best and newest essays in this way, al- ways giving a preference to the productions of our own country. V. The fifth place is to be allotted to news, and it is hoped that these may be inserted with great advantage. The interval of a month will enable the publisher, especially with the assistance he has already, and further intends to procure, to distinguish between eports or conjectures, or even intended impositions on the public, and real incidents and transactions. This advantage is clearly to be seen in the monthly publications at home, where the news are much more to the depended on, than the hasty and confused ac- count contained in the weekly papers. In these last, one paragraph sometimes tells us that another in a preceeding paper was altogether without foundation. The reader will also please to observe, that as the news depend upon the arrival of ships from abroad, one of which often brings what must supply the news-papers for several weeks, a monthly Magazine in America has not only the advantage of conciseness and certainty in common with European Magazines, but may in many instances have the news as soon in point of time as the weekly papers. To all this may be added, that it will be more permanent, and recourse easily had to it for the time and cir- cumstances of past transactions. Fresh pieces of news, with some particulars not necessary to be put in the body of the book, will be sometimes printed on the blue paper cover. VI. 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The publisher will be obliged to any gentleman in the mercantile way, to suggest upon what plan some account of the departure and and arrival of vessels, that would come within the compass of this Magazine should be conducted; as also whether an account of the annual imports and exports at different places would be acceptable, and how it may be obtained. Bills of mortality from different places of America will be inserted annually, if they can possibly be obtained so as to be depended up- on. Hints and assistance on this subject will be acceptable. A supplement and general Index will be published at the close of every year. CONDITIONS. FIRST, This work will contain six half sheets, of the same size and fineness with the present proposals, stitched in blue paper, as nearly as possible on the proceeding plan, leaving to our- selves the liberty of improving or amending it as occasion may re- cquire. Secondly, A copper-plate will be given with every number, or on particular occasions as encouragement offers. Thirdly, Subscribers will be furnished at the reasonable price of one shilling Virginia currency, for each month, exclusive of the supplement, which will be one shilling more, and will contain the same number of pages with the proceeding numbers. Such is the plan, and such are the conditions, upon which the publisher intends to give the first number of this Magazine to the town; on the first Wednesday in January next, should only a suf- ficient list of subscribers appear to defray the bare expence of the Press :——But it is their future encouragement that must determine him to proceed,——which, if he should be so fortunate as to obtain, he shall Punctually, on the first Wednesday of every succeeding month, endeavour to furnish the public with an AMUSING and INSTRUCTIVE MISCELLANY. He therefore earnestly requests all persons who are generous enough to encourage a literary undertaking in their own country, to transmit their names by the first day of December next, to R. AITKEN, opposite the London Coffee-House, Front-Street. *** The first number will be ornamented with an engraved head of the great founder of this province. SUBSCRIPTIONS are likewise taken in by all the Printers,, Book-sellers, and Country Store-keepers in America. PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER 20, 1774. 2 m. PROPOSALS may be seen, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, NORFOLK. WANTED A Quantity of Linen Rags. The best Prices will be given, by Applying at the Printing-Office. As these are intended for an American Manufacture of Paper, it is to be hoped every Friend to this Country, will preserve their Rags, for so Valuable a Purpose. NORFOLK, November 3, 1774. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> THE DISTILLERY At AEXANDRIA, in VIRGINIA, WITH OTHER IMPROVEMENTS, To be let for a Term of Years; Enquire of Mr. WILLIAM HOLT, at Williamsburgh, WILLIAM DAVIES Esq; at Norfolk, Mr. GEORGE GILPIN, or Messrs. HARPER and HARTSHORNE at Alexandria, Mr. JOHN CORNTHWAIT at Baltimore, or of DANIEL ROBERDEAU Esq; at Philadelphia. The DISTILLERY and Improvements, CONSISTS OF: A DISTILLERY built of Stone, 71 Feet by 39. A STONE STORE, 50 by 50, with GRANARIES in two Stories about the Ground Floor, and a SAIL or RIGGING LOFT above them, the whole length of the building. A MOLASSES STORE framed that will contain 140 Hhds. A framed COOPER’s SHOP, 16 by 23, with a suitable Chimney. The DISTILLERY is furnished with TWO NEW STILLS about the same size, that will both hold to work 2500 Gallons; and the working CISTERNS, TWENTY in number, will contain the same quantity each. With a THIRD STILL that contains to work 600 Gallons for low Wines; each of these Stills have suitable worms and worm Tubs. Also a suitable low wine Cistern; and FIVE very ample re- turn Cisterns, out-side of the house and under cover. The WHOLE and every part of the improvements are entirely NEW, executed by workmen from Philadelphia, and the Distillery under the immediate eye and direction of a Gentleman of eminent capacity in distillations. The Works are supplied with a good cool water from an ample spring by TWO PUMPS with brass chambers, 6 inches diameter and the cisterns are charged with two other pumps, with chambers of block tin of five inches diameter, through suction pipes of yellow poplar: all these pumps are worked by a HORSE in an adjoining MILL-HOUSE of large diameter, well constructed. A WOOD YARD boarded seven feet high, that will contain much more than necessary for the Distillery into which the wood may be thrown, from the water: the whole of these improvements are situated in ALEXANDRIA below the Bank. The DISTILLERY on fast ground and the CISTERNS fixed above the highest tide wa- ter. The STORES and YARD on a wharf which with the public wharf adjoining of 66 feet, makes an extent of more than 200 feet in width; 156 feet of which runs 300 feet into Potowmack. As it does not suit the owner of these improvements to remove his residence from Philadelphia, he will let them at a moderate rent with a contract for 300 cords of ash wood yearly, for five years; cut into 4 feet lengths, and delivered in the Maryland shore, directly opposite to the Distillery, and so near the water as to render any carriage unnecessary; by the heirs of THOMAS ADDISON, Esq; deceased, at the rate of a dollar per cord. *** Any Person inclining to lease these Premises may be furnished on a speedy Application, with about 160 Hogsheads of good well chosen Molasses; with Indulgence for Payment, enquire as above. c t f November 24th, 1774. ALL Persons are hereby desired from the date of this, not to employ any of my negroes, with- out authority from me for so doing, nor to have any dealings with them for Charcoal, or any Goods what- ever, as they may depend the Law will be put in full force against them by PHILIP CARBERY. NORFOLK, December 4th, 1774. FOR LIVERPOOL, The Ship BETSEY, JAMES DYSART Master.———For Freight or Passage, apply to JOHN LAWRENCE, & Co. NORFOLK, Nov. 30, 1774 3 W. THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN AWAY from the Subscribers, on Monday evening the 23rd ult. the following indented servants, viz. JAMES DOUGLAS born in Scotland, about five feet nine inches high, and about thirty-two years of age, a stout well set fellow, dark hair and black complexion, a little pock marked with a surly vis- age, speaks thick, and much on the Scotch dialect, by trade a Brass-Founder. Had on when he went away, a light coloured rib- bed thickset coat, wilton jacket and brown breeches, a small round brim’d hat. The above is nearly a description of his dress, though he may probably alter it. JOHN WARDROPE, about forty years of age, five feet nine inches high, thin visage, dark complexion, born in Scotland, which may be known by his speech, by trade a taylor, and had on a dark brown coat, with silver plated buttons. ARCHIBALD SCOT, about twenty two years of age, five fet nine inches high, dark complexion, short black hair, like- wise born in Scotland, and a taylor by trade, had on a black coat. They may perhaps all have changed their dress, they are supposed to be still in company, and to be gone towards Philadelphia, as they all crossed Powles-Hook Ferry together. Whoever apprehends said servants and lodges them in any of his Majesty’s gaols, so that their masters may have them again, shall, if secured in this province, receive FIVE DOLLARS Reward; and if in any other province, TEN DOLLARS Reward for each, paid by SAMUEL KEMPTON. HERCULES MULLIGAN. N. B. The above James Douglas, if he goes past Philadelphia its thought will go to an Uncle’s which he said lived between Nor- folk and Williamsburg.———For the above Reward, apply to Messrs. Aitchison and Parker, in Norfolk, Mr. Samuel Wigfall, in Philadelphia; or Messrs. Nicholson and Kennedy in Baltimore, Maryland. New York, October 26, 1774. WHOEVER is possessed of the Tickets No. 7533. and 7723. in Colonel BYRD’S Lottery, may hear of a purchaser by applying at the Printing Office. </div> NORFOLK: Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN and Co. by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News from VIRGINIA, NORTH-CAROLINA, and MARYLAND, will be gratefully Received, and duly Inserted.——Advertisements, of a moderate Length, for 3 s. the first time, and 2 s. each time after.——Price of the PAPER, 12s. 6d. per Annum. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR, NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, June, 9. 1774. (No. I) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> TO THE PUBLIC. THIS PAPER has been long ex- pected and waited for, by the FRIENDS of the PUBLISHER. HE can now acquaint THEM, That it will be carried on agreable to the PROPOSAL. AT this alarming Crisis, when GREAT- BRITAIN and the COLONIES have differed upon Matters so very Interesting to both; He means to act a Part entirely Neutral: Having nothing farther in View than communicating from every Channel he knows, or can Procure. A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE of the Measures taken, so far as he may be enabled, with a particular Detail of what happens, this he looks on as his peculiar Business. HE can assure his Friends, that every con- venient Method for their Service, will be used to get the Papers regularly and timeously for- warded.——The Method will soon be known by many. A general SOLICITATION for encou- ragement to any Business is COMMON, and fre- quently Profitable.———The Publisher confor- mable to that Practice, takes the Liberty of begging the Favour of the Public, who may depend that their Advertisements, Essays, or Ar- ticles of News, will be duly inserted and transmit- ted to every Place where this Paper is circulated. The PUBLISHER has now to apologize for himself! Will only say, that an infant Paper probably attempted under many Disadvantages, might lay Claim to a Relaxation from Criticisms; When a little ripened it will probably leave less Room for them. An Apology of this Kind to the generality of Mankind must seem weak, however well founded; not only trifling, but disgusting.———When the Mind is Elated, the Imagination raised, and Ex- pectation in Wait, it seldom happens to meet with the desired Satisfaction. HE has already promised to the PUBLIC, and hopes he will shortly effectuate an end so de- sirable, as it may prove beneficial to himself, as well as fulfill the Wishes of his Friends. To the PRINTER of the NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. SIR, THE Liberties of America and the danger which threatens them being now the subject of general discussion, it must be needless to offer any reasons for solliciting a place in your paper for disclosing the sentiments of an Individual. Although no honest man justifies the conduct of the Bostonians in destroying the India Company’s Tea, yet most men applaud the motive which induced it; and from this distinction, will arise our censure or approbation of the late Act of Parliament generally denominated the BOSTON PORT BILL. To express any suprise at the demeanour either of Great Britain or America on the present critical occasion, would argue the grossest ignorance of Human Nature, wherein we find, that Power will always aim at Pre-eminence and Ambition will struggle for Superiority, while Great Britain has strength she will strain every Nerve to maintain her original Supremacy; and while America’s Sons retain the Spriit of Freedom, they will be emulous to equal their British Ancestors in Independance. As Power is the natural consequence of Riches, the most effectual way to keep America weak is to drain her of her wealth; which we may conjecture is one reason why Great Britain wishes to establish Taxation in the Colonies; and without consulting her right, she will exert her Ability. On the topic of Right and Legality much has been judiciously urged on both sides but with- all due deference to these Casuists, the foundation of the con- test, is Interest, Power and a love of Independance. Legislation and Taxation we are told by the British Parliament are synanimous terms, and this admitted, they must relinquish the claim they have usurped; for us each Colony has its respective Legislation abstracted from that of Great Britain, an abstract right of Tax- ation must be annexed to it, and those who maintain the super- intending authority of the British Parliament over the Colony Assemblies, therein assert that it has a right to abrogate all bye Laws made in those Assemblies, and confirmed by the Royal assent, <div> <div class="“Column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> which would be saying in other words, that one Legislative Body is superior to another Legislative Body vested with equal powers, and both derived from common Consent. It must be observed, that hereby is meant, that the Jurisdictions of the Colony Assemblies is as extensive over the different Objects of their Government, as that of the British Parliament is over the united Kingdoms, which cannot be the case if they are under con- troul. And a dependant Legislation would be solecism in Politics, irreconcileable to reason, and repugnant to facts. All the writers on Law agree, that when the subject of any thing leaves his native Country, and removes to any other under the Government of the same Prince. He carries along with him all his original privileges; the most essential of which is, to be governed by Laws made with his own immediate assent. And according to this maxim the Inhabitants of this Country owe obedience to such Laws as are made with their own joint concurrence; for MR. BLACKSTONE admits that even the Common law of England, has no force as such in the Colonies, but only so far as the Colonists have by con- sent adopted it. Upon this principle the British Parliament cannot justify their ma- king laws for the internal regulation of the Colonies, as they are fre- quently past before the people here know they are in contemplation; and to this principle the Colony Assemblies owe their origin and existence. And as no man can be tried twice for the same of- fence, neither ought any body of men to be subjected to two dif- ferent Jurisdictions vested with the same unlimited Power. One general privilege granted to all the Provinces of British America whether Royal or Proprietary; and indeed inherent in the constitu- tion, was that of enacting Laws for their own government, not repugnant to the Laws of Great Britain; which was in express terms exempting them from controul when regulated agreeable to the original and natural rights of British Subjects. We may therefore wonder that Great Britain should assert a right to espouse that very repugnancy which she had proscribed to the American Colonists. The politi- cal Liberty of a British Subject consists in being taxed by his own Representative; and I apprehend no authority or precedent can be produced which confines this Liberty to the Island of Great Britain. But we are told that, the power of a British Parliament extends equally over all the Kings Dominions; and admitting this to be true (tho’ the fact is otherwise) those who from hence would deduce the right of Parliament to Tax the Colonies, must fail; because unless the authority of Parliament be greater over us than it is over the inhabitants of Britain, we cannot by the Law of Parliament be Taxed unrepresented, when they cannot be Taxed unless they are represented. And to prove that the modern doctrine of a virtual representa- tion is an Idea which has been only introduced to give a shew of legality to the efforts of Power, let us attend to the opinion of the Judges so early as 20th, Henry the 6th, “ A Tax granted by ” the Parliament of England, shall not bind those of Ireland, be- ” cause they are not summoned to our Parliament.” And this opinion was recognized by the Judges in 2d. of Richard the 3d. “ Ireland hath a Parliament of its own, and maketh ” and altereth Laws, and our Statutes do not bind them, be- ” cause they do not send Knights to our Parliament.” Surely this argument is equally applicable to the Colonies, who are not allowed to send Members to the British Senate, and who from their situation cannot do it, as the distance they are removed from the Parent State would on many occasions prevent their giving their Representatives the instructions adapted to their different Emergencies; and as human nature is much the same e- very where, we might reasonably apprehend that, when so re- mote from their constituents, a British minister would find the way to render their Patriotism subservient to his wishes. Under these circumstances the Colonists certainly merit the highest ap- plause for the vindication of their most invaluable rights; and the people of Boston however reprehensible from the mode of op- position, are, from the generous Love of Freedom which inspired it, entitled to our warmest and most strenuous assistance. Yet we should only assist them while they act on legal Principles; wherefore, untill they have repaired the Injuries which they have committed, they ought not to be countenanced by a free and ho- nest People, whose Respect for their Sovereign, and those Laws which are designed to secure the Right of Property inviolate, is e- qual to their Regard for Civil and Political Liberty. No one can be a greater Enemy to the usurped Power of Taxation than I am, yet so far as the BOSTONIANS have acted criminally, so far must I approve the Mode of Punishment; at the same Time however it must be allowed that the Act of Parliament has extended that Pu- nishment beyond the necessary Limits. Many instances have occur- red where arbitrary violations of Law, have only admmitted of an arbitrary mode of redress; to enumerate these would be needless, this may be reckoned among them; and if any person will point out a method, whereby the damage might have been levied in a more legal way, I will readily assent to the Proposition; but as the actual aggressors could not have been discovered, neither could the money have been obtained by a judiciary process. And as every person who is amenable to a legal tribunal is compelled to indemni- fy the Complainant, so ought the Bostonians to discharge the ex- pences of the armament untill the time of their paying for the tea; and when this is done, as they will then have satisfied the demands of Justice, they will have a better claim to it from Great Britain, and a right to the protection and support of their American Brethren in every constitutional opposition to the illegal strides of British Des- potism. For it will hardly be denied that, the Boston port-bill is the highest act of despotism that his or any former age can produce, and is diametrically repugnant to the British System, which has been particularly careful to separate the Legislative and Executive powers; as in this instance these and the judiciary are all united in the self same hands, in which case there can be no liberty; for as Monte- sqieu observes very justly, there would be an end of every thing, were the same body of Men to exercise those three powers that of enacting laws, that of executing the public resolutions and that of trying individuals; and this Act of Parliament has fully rea- lized the supposition by putting an end to every thing at Boston. Yet though an act of despotism it has in a great degree necessity to justify it, as the only means of compelling a turbulent people to re- pair the injuries of the East India Company through them had sus- tained, who are equally with themselves under the protection of <div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> the Laws, and from them must derive a security for their property, and those who will not submit to the Law ought not to be protected by it. But this Act, it is said, deeply affects all BRITISH AMERICA. This however is not easy to discover, unless we should on some fu- ture occasion be madly guilty of a similar offence: then indeed, upon the like principle of necessity, we may meet a similar chastisement. For this law, however violent and arbitrary, or the Armament how- ever formidable, is not intended to compell a payment of taxes; no such intention is avowed, nor can it ever produce that effect. It cannot therefore affect us farther, the punishment of the same crime by a Court of Justice would do, were that practicable; because were we equally culpable we would be equally amenable to the same Law. From what has been already urged no one it is hoped will do me such Injustice as to suppose me an Advocate or a British taxa- tion over these Colonies; it is most certainly a duty with which we ought never to dispense, that of transmitting to our Posterity, the same sacred Rights which have been handed down to us by our An- cestors; and we ought to sacrifice our Property rather than relin- quish our Freedom. But if we must in defence of this glorious In- heritance sacrifice our Wealth, let us reserve it for such occasions as may render the benefits resulting from it, essentially and permanent- ly serviceable. The scheme of a Non-Commercial Association, car- (The remainder in our next) ADVERTISEMENTS. For Sale, by the Subscribers in NORFOLK. SADLERY, Oznabrigs, Kendal Cottons, Hats Checks, Nails of all Sorts; Hoes in assorted, packages, Barbadoes Rum and Spirit, choice Lisbon Wine, in Quarter Casks; Madeira Wine, in Pipes Hdd’s. and Quarter Casks; of Sterling, New York, and Virginia Qualities; Liverpool bottled Beer, Lon- don Porter, in Barrels, and half Barrels; Anchors, Cordage, &c. They have also lately imported a Cargoe of Goods, they would sell together, to the amount of about fifteen hundred pounds Sterling, at a low Advance, for present Produce, or Cash, in October, next; Consisting of the following Articles. viz. Muslins, printed Linens and printed Cottons, Calicoes, Cambricks, London pins, Cinamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Black Pepper, Sagathys, Duroys, Durants, Tammies, Calimancoes, Fashionable Ribbons, Sattin Hats, Capuchines, sewing Silk, three fourths, seven eight’s and yard wide Manchester Checks, Printed Handkerchiefs, Jeans, Jennettes, Sattinetts, Corderoys, Dimittys, Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Bed Bunts, Ging- hams, Tobines, Damascus, Armonzeen, Rich Corded Tabby; Thread Hose, Black Silk Breetches Patterns, Felt and Castor Hats, Broad Cloaths, Hardware of most Sorts, Mens Shoes, Womens Callimancoe ditto, Delph Bowls, writing Paper, brown Paper, Ink, pow- der, Wafers, Hair Brooms, Sewing and Seine Twine, Lanthorns, Candlesticks, Tea Kettles, Coffee Pots, Shot, 4d. 6d. 8d. 16d. and 20d. Nails, Sheathing and Deck Nails, Pipes, Saws, Grindstones Iron Potts, and Ovens; Hempen and Flaxen Russia Linens, German and blister’d Steel, Garden Spades, Frying Pans, Sprigs of all Sorts, Queens China, Toys, Glassware, Earthen ware, of various, Sorts. &c. &c. GREENWOOD, RITSON, and MARSH. Stolen out of the House of Mr. Andrew Stevenson, in ChurchStreet, NORFOLK, A Silver Punch Ladle, with a Mohogany handle, and a Dollar in the bottom marked I C M. Whoever brings it to the Printer of this Paper shall be well Rewarded. If offered for sale, or pawn, please to stop it. NORFOLK, 8th June, 1774 THE Debts due to the Estate of Andrew M’Cree & Co. are now put into the Hands of the Subscriber, who requests the favour of all those who know Themselves to be Indebted to the Company, to Pay their respective Ballances immediately to Him, who is the only Person that can properly give them a discharge: The Accounts of those who fail so to do, will be put into the Hands of Mr. Thomas Claiborne, Attorney at Law, Norfolk. Any Person having Demands against the Concern, or against Andrew M’Cree (now deceased) are desired to make them known to WILLIAM M’CREE The above Advertisement is agreeable to JAMES AGNEW. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> From Sketches of the History of Man, written by LORD KAMES. THE sense of property, weak among savages, ripens gradually till it arrives at maturity in polished nations. In every stage of the progress, some new power is added to property; and now for centu- ries, men have enjoyed every power over their own goods, that a rational mind can desire: they have the free disposal during life; and even after death by naming an heir. These powers are suffici- ent for accomplishing every rational purpose. They are sufficient for commerce, and they are sufficient for benevolence. But the ar- tificial wants of men are boundless: not content with the full en- joyment of their property during life, nor with the prospect of its being enjoyed by a favourite heir, they are anxiously bent to pre- serve it to themselves forever. A man who has amassed a great estate in land, is miserable at the prospect of being obliged to quit his hold: to sooth his diseased fancy, he makes a deed securing it for ever to certain heirs, who must without end bear his name and pre- serve his estate entire. Death, it is true, must at last separate him from his idol; it is some consolation, however, that his will go- verns and gives law to every subsequent proprietor. How repug- nant to the frail state of man are such swollen conceptions! Upon these however are founded entails which have prevailed in many parts of the world, and unhappily at this day infest Scotland. Did entails produce no other harm but the gratification of a distempered appetite for property, they might be endured, though far from deser- ving approbation; but like other transgressions of nature and rea- son, they are productive of much mischief, not only to commerce, but to the very heirs for whose benefit it is pretended they are made. Considering that the law of nature has bestowed on man, every power of property that is necessary either for commerce or for be- nevolence, how blind was it in the English legislature to add a most irrational power, that of making an entail! But men will al- ways be mending; and when a lawgiver ventures to tamper with the laws of nature, he hazards much mischief. We have a pregnant instance above, of an attempt to mend the laws of God, in many absurd regulations for the poor; and that the law author of entails is another instance of the same kind, will be evident from what follows. The mischievous effects of English entails were soon discovered: they occasioned such injustice and oppression, that even the judges ventured to relieve the nation from them by an artificial form, term- ed fine and recovery. And yet, though no man would desire more power over his estate than he has by common law, the legislature of of Scotland enabled every man to fetter his estate forever; to tyrannize over his heirs; and to reduce their property to a shadow, by prohibi- ting alienation; and by prohibiting the contracting debt, were it ever to redeem the proprietor from death or slavery. Thus many a man, fonder of his estate than of his wife and children, grudges the use of it to his natural heirs, reducing them to the state of life- renters. Behold the consequences. A number of noblemen and gentlemen among us, lie in wait for every parcel of land that comes to market. Intent upon aggrandizing their family, or rather their estates, which is the favourite object, they secure every purchase by an entail; and the same course will be followed, till no land be left to be purchased. Thus every entailed estate in Scotland becomes in effect a mortmain, admitting additions without end, but absolutely barring any alienation; and if the legislature interpose not, the pe- riod is not distant, when all the land will be locked up by entails, and withdrawn from commerce. The purpose of the present essay, is to set before our legisla- ture, cooly and impartially, the distructive effects of a Scotch en- tail. I am not so sanguine as to hope, that men, who convert means into an end, and avaritiously covet land for its own sake, will be prevailed upon to regard, either the interest of their country, or of their posterity; but I would gladly hope, that the legislature may be roused to give attention to a natural object of no slight im- portance. I begin with effects of a private or domestic nature. To the posses- sor, an entail is a constant source of discontent, by subverting that liberty and independance, which all men covet with respect to their goods as well as their persons. What can be more vexatious to a proprietor of a great land estate, than to be barred from the most laudable acts, suitable provisions, for example, to a wife and child- ren, not to mention numberless acts of benevolence, that endear individuals to each other, and make society comfortable. Were he ever so industrious, his fields must lie waste, for what man will lay out his money upon an estate that is not his own. A great proportion of the land in Scotland, is in such a state, that by laying out a thou- sand pounds or so, an intelligent proprietor may add a hundred pounds a year to his rent roll. But an entail effectually bars that improvement: it affords the proprietor no credit; and supposing him to have the command of money independent of the estate, he will be ill-fated if he have not means to employ it more profita- bly for his own interest. An entail, at the same time, is no better than a trap for an improvident possessor; to avoid altogether the contracting debt is impracticable; and if a young man be guided more by pleasure than by prudence, which commonly is the case of young men; a vigilant and rapacious substitute, taking advan- tage of a forfeiting clause, turns him out of possession, and delivers him over to want and misery. But an entail is productive of consequences still more dismal, even with respect to heirs. A young man, upon whom the family estate is entailed, without any power reserved to the father, is not commonly obsequious to advice, nor patiently submissive to the fa- tigues of education: he abandons himself to pleasure, and indulges his passion without controul. In one word, there is no situation more subversive of morals, than that of a young man bred up from infancy in the certainty of inheriting an opulent fortune. The condition of the other children, daughters especially, is com- monly deplorable. The proprietor of a large entailed estate, leaves at his death children who have acquired a taste for sumptuous living. The sons drop of one by one and a number of daughters remain, with a scanty provision, or perhaps with none at all. A collateral male heir succeeds, who, after a painful search, is discovered in some remote corner, qualified to procure bread by the spade or the plough, but entirely unqualified for behaving as master of an opulent fortune. By such a metamorphosis, the poor man makes a ludicrous figure, while the daughters, reduced to indigence, are in a situation much more lamentable than are the brats of beggars. Our entails produce another domestic evil, for which no proper re- medy is provided, The sums permitted in most entails to younger chil- dren, however adequate when the entail is made, become in time too scanty, by a fall in the value of money, and by an increase of luxury, which is peculiarly hard upon daughters of great families; the provisions destined for them will not afford them bread, and they cannot hope to be suitably matched, without a decent fortune. If we adhere to entails, nunneries ought to be provided. The remainder of this excellent essay, shewing the public evils of entails, will be inserted in a future paper. EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. LETTERS from Madrid, of very good authority, mention, that orders have been issued to complete all their Regiments, and to build twenty new Men of War. The Court of Lisbon has just entered into a treaty with the Em- peror of Morocco; and the Portuguese Ambassador has obtained leave to reside at Morocco, and to export corn to Portugal. They write from Parma, that in the beginning of this month, many terrible shocks of an earthquake had been felt there, by which the bulwarks of several fortresses have been greatly damaged. By dispatches arrived here form our Grand Bailiff at Constanti- nople, we learn that on the 17th ult. the new Sultan had sent two Chatti Cheriffs to the Divan, which was read before the full Divan; that his Sublime Highness is immoveably resolved to carry on the war with Russia at any expence, and to give ear to no proposals of peace whatever. </div> <div class="”column”"> <h6>Clolumn2</h6> The Senate of VENICE, received dispatches from the Governor of the Isle of Zante; and since that time they assemble every day, and continue sitting till very late in the evening; and although their debates are a profound secret, yet, as the Admirals of our fleet are present at all the assemblies, we can be almost certain, that the measures which are to be taken against the Russian fleet, are the subject of their deliberations; and it is confidently asserted, that something very extraordinary happened between some of our armed vessels and those of the Russians near the Island Corfu, to the ad- vantage of the latter; but it is not properly authenticated. By the same channel we are informed, that the Sultan has noti- fied to all the foreign ministers his ascension to the throne; and that he is inclined to keep the strictest friendship with all the Christian powers that shall remain neuter in the present war; but those who do interfere, shall feel the resentment of the offended Porte. They write from Rome, that his Holiness has send private orders to the Chevalier Stuart, (commonly called the Pretender) that he shall not appear in public during the time that the Duke of Cum- berland shall stay there. We learn from Morocco, that it is expected the disputes between the Emperor and the States of Holland will, at last, come to a rup- ture. They add, that the Dutch Consul there, has delivered a let- ter from the States-General to the Emperor, in which they commu- nicated to him their ultimate resolution; but nothing farther is made known. LONDON. They write from Marseilles, that four large East Indiamen, viz. the Superbe and Broglio, of 1200 tons each; the Duras and Pen- thievre, of 1000 tons each, sailed off from L’Orient for the East Indies. Yesterday an express arrived at the India House, with an account of the plague which rages at Persia, by which one million of people have died; as likewise, two hundred thousand at Bossora. Yesterday a patent, confirming the appointment of General Gage to be Governor of the Province of Massachusett’s Bay, in North America, passed the Seal. At a sociable masquerade a few days ago, in a public house near Soho-square, an unknown mask appeared in the character of Filch, and accordingly filled it so well, as to fill his pockets with almost all, the pocket handkerchiefs in company, and rolled out of doors with his booty, singing. Thursday night a woman was perceived floating in the New Ri- ver; she was taken out quite dead and carried to the Thatched House, where she was discovered to be Mrs. Holles, of Islington. It is supposed she fell into the water by accident, the causeway along the side of the river having been rendered extremely slippery by the late rains. Thursday in the afternoon about three o’clock, three men dressed like sailors, entered the house of Mr. Reydon, brandy merchant, near Deptford, and after securing the family, plundered the house of notes and cash to a very considerable amount, with which they got clear off. Yesterday the wife of one Aaron Brethwin, a barber, in Oxford- street, was apprehended and committed to prison, for wounding an officer, (who came to arrest her husband, in so terrible a manner in the belly) with a carving knife, that it is thought impossible for him to recover. They write from Constantinople, that 500 French Engineers ar- rived there lately, and were immediately sent to the army of the Grand Vizir. We are likewise informed, that the new Sultan, in a speech to the Divan, encouraged them to continue the war, and and concluded by observing, “That they might be assured of suc- cess from the greatness of their treasures and the number of their forces, and still more so from the envy and jealousy of the Christian powers and their dissention, which has always been the strongest bulwark of the Turkish Empire; and that he is sure enough there are many Christian powers that have more interest in the triumph of the Turks than in that of the Russians, and who, in case of ne- cessity, would be ready to join the arms of the sublime Porte.” Advice was received by Admiral Spiritow, at the rendezvous at Pa- ros, that the Captain Bassa had dispatched a squadron of three large ships, a frigate, and four gallies, to surprize the garrisons at Sciros, and retake that island. On the receipt of this intelligence, the Ad- miral dispatched four frigates, and a ship of 50 guns, to oppose their design. This small squadron came up with the Turks within half a league of the island, and an engagement began, in which one of the Russian frigates was burnt, one taken, and the 50 gun ship ran ashore. Advices from Petersburgh mention that accounts frequently ar- rive there of the defeat of parties of the rebels of Orenbourgh and Casan. A letter from Warsaw, dated March 19. says, “By a Courier who has this morning arrived here with dispatches to the Russian Minister, we learn that the main body of the Rebels under Pugatsi- cheffe received a considerable defeat on the 3d instant at Samara by Gen. Bibicow. The General had invested the city of Samara, which was garrisoned by a large party of the Rebels, and was on the point of being carried by him, when Pugatscheffe with a body of men came from Casan to its relief. The Russians were advantage- ously posted, and had a fine train of artillery, which did much exe- cution. Pugatscheffe was routed, and obliged to return to Casan with the loss of near 5000 men killed and taken prisoners.” A letter from a Gentleman at Scarborough, to his friend in York, dated March 31, says, “We have got a town almost full of emigrants, waiting for a fair wind to transport themselves they know not where. There are some people of good fortune amongst them; but the greater number seem to want that ingredient, and expect to find it in the wilds of Nova-Scotia. I am afraid they will be mi- serably mistaken.” We hear from Stockton, that preparations are making there by many respectable families, in order to emigrate to America. The commerce of the Baltic is like to be entirely ruined; for be- sides its being greatly harrassed by the King of Prussia, it has just received a check from the King of Denmark, who has prohibited the importation of corn to Norway, unless it be for Danish, Sles- wick or Holstein accounts. Yesterday a boy flying his kite in St. James’s Park, the tail fixed on a tree, and a carpenter going by, seeing the lad weeping, got up the tree, and in endeavouring to get the kite, the limb broke, and he fell on his head and died in a few minutes. A Gentleman proposes the following, as a plan for American taxation: ”First, Let the special taxes be removed, and no more laid on the goods exported from hence, and imported in our American co- lonies: Instead thereof, let it be enacted, That ”Second, A yearly tax be imposed in a general indefinite way on each of the Colonies: To be every year proportioned and raised by themselves, as follows: Third, Let the fundamental ruling principle of such propor- tion be the sum total of whatever money we yearly raised at home among ourselves.———From this principle, it will undeniably follow, that they Americans can never be taxed for any thing but for what we shall first have taxed ourselves. Fourth, Let the respective Colonies, as soon as they find it convenient, (after they are apprised of the quantum of such sum total) proceed in their respective General Assemblies, with the ap- probation of their Governor, to raise each of them such a further to the said sum total as the ability of such Colony may be adjudged able to bear, to the ability of Great Britain; such proportion to be estimated by them according to the circumstances of the case, and the state of exports, imports, the number of their people, the pro- duce of the country, &c.” * A large port town in Asiatic, Turkey, on the river Euphrates. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> A great quantity of tents and camp equipage are ordered to be embarked for NORTH AMERICA. We hear that the bill for regulating the government of the pro- vince of Massachusett’s Bay, is the last that will be brought in re- lative to American affairs this session. The many bankruptcies which have of late happened at the prin- cipal trading towns of France are attributed to the obstruction of their African trade, which is occasioned by the Russians; and we are informed that their Court has informed the Russian Ambassador there, that the behaviour of the Russians towards the French flag was inconsistent with neutrality; but whatever the cause may be, it seems as if the credit of the nation and of the subjects of that king- dom were entirely at an end. That prince of men Lord Sandwich, has lately sowed the seeds of his virtue in Leadenhall-street, where they thrive so fast that a fine plant is already raised, and because it is not well out of the womb of time, his Lordship calls it Wombwell. The said correspondent observes, that a partnership account will soon be opened between the Naval Premier, and George Wombwell, who are to join a very large stock of modesty and virtue. My Lord has pledged his credit (and his word is as good as the security of the Bank) that Wombwell shall have a seat for Huntingdon, and be one of the Directors of the East-India Company, for which the mer- chant will give a very valuable consideration. This happy con- nexion has already ruined the credit of poor George, who is now known upon change as a man of as much honesty, modesty, and virtue, as Lord Sandwich. The Duke d’Aguillon, the present prime minister of France, is not a little uneasy at the approaching dissolution of his ministry and interest; nature being exhausted in the King, it cannot be much longer supplied by the warmth of a female favourite. Whenever his dissolution arrives, there will be an end to Madame de Barre, and to the interest of the Duke d’Auguillon, who will have the mortification to yield to the Duke de Choiseuil’s party, who are now in disgrace, through the intrigues of a woman. The same correspondent observes, that the Dauphin is a Prince of great merit, who detests the arts and tricks of Barre and her party, and that on the death of the King, there is no doubt but Choiseuil and his friends will be restored, and in greater power than ever. Madame de Barre is a very extraordinary character, by means of a little tenement, she has industriously raised herself to such a de- gree of power as to govern France. That great empire is now led by an ambitious woman, of no birth; but when the Dauphin reigns. and Choiseuil is again at the helm, France will be again governed by a man of great abilities and great virtues. The disgrace which has long attended the admininistration of France, like a cloud, will then disappear, and manly sense will shine with greater splendor. An American Merchant says, that the most easy and natural me- thod to reconcile the differences between Great Britain and her Co- lonies, and to preserve the dependency of America and the digni- ty of the mother country is, by granting the Colonies the liberty to have manufactures of their own, and a foreign trade in British ves- sels, under the sanction of their own representation and taxation; this, he says, is on the principle of the Americans, and consistent with the true interest and dignity of Great-Britain. The same gentleman says, that if the ministry will hear truth and reason, and let virtue and justice hold the scale, the differences might, soon be settled to the satisfaction of the colonies and the mother country. The late act regarding the Bostonians, says an Americans, seem to be well calculated both for chastising and soothing those people to a future observance of that duty which the mother-country de- mands from them; whilst the other colonists of that continent es- cape the rigour of that art, by an apparent disapprobation of their conduct. But believe it who will, that they only disapproved of a part of it, as they themselves now do; and that every other part demonstrative of oppositlon to every ministerial measure, supposed to be an infringement upon their liberties, will turn out so far pre- cedental to them, that their similar oppositions to the like real or imaginary grievances, must a length impel our government to de- stroy the trade of every sea-port there, and Great-Britain also with these people, which already seems irrecoverable. The Americans, says a correspondent, never murmured at the na- vigation-act, but the stamp-act stirred up such resentment in them, as to only dissemble a slight kind of commerce with us from that period, until it entirely dwindled away into a more profitable fair, or illicit trade with other nations; which is at this time found ra- ther too endearing to be relinquished. We learn from good authority, that General Barker, at the head of the Company’s forces, has drove the Marratas from the country of the Rohilla’s, and has preserved the valuable and rich possessions of our allies and neighbours the Rohilla’s, and the Visier Sujah Dowlah from the depredation of those powers, and with one brigade forded the River Ganges at Ramgant, and obliged the Mo- rattas to retire to the Decan, after having ravaged, with uninter- rupted sway, for four years, the countries of the King, Rohillas’ and Jauts, and Patans. Perfect peace and tranquillity being restored in those parts, it is said the General is returning to Europe, having ended this short campaign much to his own honour, and the great emolument of the Company. The master of a Dutch vessel arrived in the river from Cadiz in- forms us that while he was in the bay four Spanish ships of the line, and five transports sailed for the West Indies, with troops for the reinforcement of their garrisons; that the Spaniards had besides in the bay one ship of the line, and two frigates, and that three more of the line were expected to come out of the harbour in a few days. The Dog Star rages very much at this time among the ladies of quality. The lady of a celebrated nobleman has been discovered at a Bagnio with her gallant; and another amour is detected between an Irish Lord and a Noble Countess. A report prevails here, that the French are fitting out a large fleet at Toulon, intended for the Mediterranean, to assist the Turks against the Russians. April 6th, One David Ingoe, a Black, went to the lodgings of Judith Monk, a prostitute, near Old Street, and cut her throat in so shocking a manner with a large clasp knife, that she expired in a few minutes. It seems the girl, who had lain in about five weeks, had swore he was the father of the child, which, it is said, occa- sioned his committing the horrid deed. The delinquent made his escape. Every night this week several persons have been found lying in the streets of this metropolis dead——drunk. The Prussians have begun to fix up new eagles. The first is in Cujavia, a league from Thorn, on the Vistula; and the other is be- hind Zadrose. It is said that, they will extend the frontiers to Lowlezeck, three miles from Thorn, and from thence towards Lu- braniec and Colo. Seven waggons laden with boundary posts and eagles are arrived at the estate of M. Niewieszinski at Branic. Extract oif a Letter from Berlin, March 20. ”Our Monarch is highly exasperated at the behaviour of the Dantzic magistrates, who have refused to own his sovereignty over that city, or to deliver up to him all the inhabitants there of what is called New Prussia. The King has therefore dispatched his ulti- matum to M. Reichard his agent there, whom he has ordered to inform the magistrates, that they shall immediately submit in eve- ry respect to his authority, or should they make any resistance, the city shall be treated as a conquered one in the time of war. This ultimatum his Majesty has taken proper means to enforce, by or- dering several detachments of troops to block up the city.” They write from the Hague that Prince Gallitzin has just recei- ved advices of the taking of Casan by General Bibikow’s troops. Letters from Cadiz, advise, that the greatest naval preparations are now making in the Spanish ports. We learn, by Letters from Bucharest, the capital city of Wal- lachia, of the 10th March, that the whole Grand Russian Army was in Motion, and hourly expected to march. We are in hopes they will be able to pass the Danube. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> April 21. Lord North presented to the Speaker several extracts of letters, and the third Boston Bill, “ for the impartial admini- stration of justice in the cases of persons questioned for any acts done by them in the execution of the law, or for the suppression of riots and tumults, in the province of Massachusett’s Bay.” The Bill was read a first time; upon which Mr. Sawbridge arose, and observed, that it breathed nothing but a spirit of despotism throughout; that it was but a part of that tyrannic system which accompanied the whole of our conduct towards the Americans; that they deserved every act of injustice Administration had hitherto devised to inflict on them, if they were such creatures, such mean, abject wretches, such tame, willing slaves, to submit to the present bill; that the proposed mode of trial was the most extraordinary that was ever heard of; for who were the persons who could be prevailed on to come to England to give evidence of a fact which was committed at Boston; and sure to force them to make such a voyage, would be cruelty in the extreme. All the material parliamentary business it is expected will be fini- shed by Thursday, the 12th of May. Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, April 4. :The East India Judges, and other passengers, embarked on Sa- turday on board the India ships, but they cannot proceed on their voyage as the wind is changed to the westward.” Orders are sent to the Commanders of the men of war appointed for the protection of the Newfoundland Fishery, to be in the Downs on or before the 1st of next month. Extract of a Letter from Venice, March 14. ”An action has just happened between two small squadrons. of the Russian and Turkish fleets, in which the latter were overcome. We have a number of ships fitting out in this port, which are or dered for Spithead with all expedition; but their destination is not yet known, but is thought for America. From the LONDON GAZETTE. April 5. PETERSBURGH, March 11. By the last accounts received from General Bibikow, we have great reason to believe that he will soon be able to disperse the rebels. A caravan arrived here yesterday with a large quantity of silver, and some gold, from Cathrineburg. A report prevails at the West end of the town, that Governor Pownall is shorty to be appointed to a North American government. America, at the lowest computation, is supposed to contain three millions of souls, which, at an average tax of 6s- 8d. for each per- son, would produce a revenue of one million sterling. The King was attended yesterday to the House of Peers by the Duke of Ancaster and the Earl of Oxford; when his Majesty gave the royal assent to 29 public and private bills, including those men- tioned yesterday, and also to the following, viz. The bill for continuing an act for establishing certain free ports in Jamaica. The House of Peers yesterday adjourned to the 14th instant, and the Commons to the 12th. The bill to allow further time for the inrolment of deeds and wills made by Papists, &c. The bill to dissolve the marriage of Richard Heatly, and to enable him to marry again. An act for regulating the width and length of wheel-carriages, and for mending and explaining an act of the 13th of his present Majesty, and for indemnifying persons offending against the said act. The bill to enable the Duke of Buccleugh, the Duke of Queens- bury, &c. to reduce certain annuities granted by the Company of the Bank of Ayr in Scotland. Of the five flaming patriots that figured away in the year 1770, Cornwall and Meridith have fallen, Germaine and Barre are totter- ing, and Burke alone keeps his former position. Advice is said to have just been received, that a French ship of force from Brest, bound for the West Indies, in her passage has plun- dered several trading vessels and schooners. It is added, that she sunk a ship belonging to New York, because they did not immedi- ately bring too when they were ordered. Trade is the body politic as blood to the body-corporate; if it has its free circulation, it is apt to relieve the wounded, or most needy part of society (the meanest); but if obstructed by limitations, restrictions, and confinement, or otherways disordered in motion, it will probably weaken one part and over-nourish another. These effects shew the injury which monopolies do to society, and the ne- cessity of making trade free and open to all. Great riches in private men is dangerous in all states, and great poverty in the rest produ- ces equal mischief in a free government. They are evils which re- quire serious attention, and a more equal distribution. In their present state they both make too violent an alteration in property, and must necessarily produce violent convulsions in government. We hear from a person whose veracity we can depend on, that L—— N—— has a design of suppressing the East India and all other Companies, to lay the trade open and free. This sensible and spiri- ted p——m——r very judiciously observes, that monopolies are e- qually dangerous in trade, in politics, and religion: A free trade, a free government, and a free liberty of conscience, are the undeni able rights and the blessings of mankind. The East India Company have thought on a mode of legislature at a period when their dissolution approaches, and at a time when they will have no power to carry it into execution. The Ministry are concerting measures for AMERICA, but do not consider how dif- ficult it will be at this distance to carry them into execution by force against the Sense and Interest of the People. The Ministry deceive themselves if they think of executing measures in the Colonies with as much facilitation as they propose them and carry them through the House of Commons. Lord Chatham is silent, Capt. Phipps is a convert to the doc- trine of Administration, and the able Lord Germaine is steering due NORTH; so that the ablest advocates in opposition to the Ministry have received their price, and deserted the colours of Fame to fight under the more lucrative banners of Administration. Lord North has certainly proved himself the ablest FINANCIER and the greatest STATESMAN that we have had for many years: with regard to the former, the happy condition to which he has brought the affairs of the East-India Company, our Gold Coin, and the re- venue of the State, is a proof which nobody can deny: and with respect to the latter, his abilities and address have defeated the op- posite party, and brought over the ablest members of opposition to his interest. Administration, it is said, have relaxed in their proposed mea- sures towards the Bostonians; and it is now whispered, that the re- gulating Bill will be withdrawn, if they pay obedience to the Boston Port Bill, and the latter be likewise never enforced on certain im- plied conditions. A correspondent assures us that the famed Dr. Goldsmith took James’s Powder contrary to the earnest entreaties of his apothecary, which produced such disagreable consequences as in the end proved fatal. When so great a man has been lost to society by taking a fashionable Medecine, it is hoped that it will be a lesson to all our Readers not to take any noted nostrum whatever without consulting a Physician. It has been estimated that during the unhappy disagreements with the Colonies, Great Britain, exclusive of the Government duties, sustained a loss of more than 500 Guineas per day. When a certain Great Personage reviewed the 43d regiment on Saturday last, he told one of the officers, to march the men, and quarter them at Halifax; about an hour afterwards, counter orders were sent, desiring the Men, to hold themselves in readiness, to em- bark for abroad at an hours notice. The above Regiment, it is said, is the Regiment fixed upon to go to Boston. Captain Phipps expatiated largely on the merits of General Gage. He urged many powerful reasons against bringing the offen- ders to be tried in Great-Britain; dealt pretty freely with the cha- racter of Governor Hutchinson, as a Governor, a Politician, and a Man; and said, the public were little indebted to him at either side of the Atlantic. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The Bostonians have declared, that rather than submit to the tyranny of the Mother Country, they will abandon the Sea Coast, and associate with the native Indians in the back country. There is no extraordinary supply of military stores or camp equi- page ordered to America, nor is it the intention of the Ministey to act with severity, if it can possibly be avoided. A correspondent desires to be informed, whither it would not be adviseable to establish a Parliament in America for the Colonies, and choose the centrical place for that purpose. The workmen are repairing the Proof House on Tower wharf; as it is imagined there will soon be plenty of work for the persons em- ployed here. We are informed, the inhabitants of Canada have sent over to England a petition, praying for the establishment of a Legislature in that Province. BRISTOL, April 2. Last Saturday Wm. Brown a Journeyman Woolcomber at Wells, cut his throat and soon expired.——The eve- ning before, the father of a young woman that he courted, forbade him his house: enraged at this treatment, he went to the Serjeant of a Regiment that lies in that City to enlist; they sat up very late, and it was then agreed for them to sleep together. The Serjeant got up early in the morning to write a letter, and left his penknife on the table, with which this young man committed the rash deed. The young woman he courted is almost distracted, and his parents are inconsolable. Wednesday Sir John Dalrymple, at the bar of the House of Com- mons, as an instance of the loyalty of the town of Glasgow, told the following story, and desired the House would attend to him: ” When the Pretender was to pass through Glasgow, he sent notice to the Inhabitants a day before, in order that they might pre- pare to receive him; but the Inhabitants detesting the man, and knowing the unjustness of the cause he was engaged in, instead of appearing joyful of the honour intended to be conferred upon them, all shut up their shops and windows, and the whole town seemed to be in mourning; this (added Sir John) had such an effect on Charly, that it struck more dampness on his and his followers spirits, than if they had seen 100,000 English soldiers and cannon before them; and, as a further proof of the loyalty of Glasgow, there was but one person in the whole town that joined the Pretender; this person (ad- ded Sir John) had the good luck not the be taken by the English, but the town of Glasgow would not suffer such a rebel to escape pu- nishment; for on his return to Glasgow they hung him up in the pu- blic market, as a disapprobation of his conduct.” HOUSE of COMMONS May 24th. At a quarter past three o’clock Lord North came, and the order of the day, for the whole House going into a Committee on the Boston bill, was read. The Speaker left the chair, and the House resolved itself into a Committee, Mr. Grey Cowper, Chairman. Lord North spake for a considerable time in support of the bill, and the clauses were all agreed to, and the blanks filled up. The Committee broke up immediately, and made their report, when the bill was ordered to be read a second time immediately and ingrossed. Mr. R. Fuller made a motion, that instead of the Boston bill, a fine of 20,000£. be inflicted on the Bostonians for their demolishing the tea belonging to the East India Company. The motion occasi oned a debate of upwards of four hours, the principal speakers in which were Lord North, Mr. Jenkinson, Mr. Herbert, General Conway, Mr. Gascoigne, Mr. Ward, Colonel Barre, and Mr. Mon- tague. On the opposite side, Mr. Byng, Mr. Dempster, Mr. Fuller, Mr. C. Fox, Mr. Oliver. EXTRACT of a Letter from Jassy, Feb. 22. ”Advices have arrived here that several detachments of the Russi- an army which were posted on some islands of the Danube near to Silistria have been attacked and drove from thence by the Turks, who have become possessed of all the cannon, ammunition, &c. and two large magazines of corn. This unexpected stroke has much em- barrassed the Russians, as the troops were placed on those islands to to favour the crossing of the army, in order to make a fresh attack on Silistria. The Turkish posts are full of men, and well supplied with provisions, ammunition, &c. especially at Widdin, Caranson, Bazardie, and Varna.” IRELAND. Yesterday arrived a mail from Ireland, by which we received the first Faulkners Dublin Journal, with the stamp. In this paper Mr. Faulkner tells us, “ In consequence of the heavy Stamp Tax being laid on all news papers, the coffee house people have, in consequence thereof, without an Act of Parliament laid an additional duty of a halfpenny on each cup of tea and coffee, and three halfpence on every breakfast eat at their houses in the morning, by raising the price from six-pence halfpenny to eightpence, Such are the good and blessed effects of the Stamp Act.” We hear from Dublin, that most of the soldiers of the regiments expecting orders from Ireland to America, who know and know not that country, openly bespeak themselves the happiness of handsome wives, comfortable lots of land, and habitations on that Continent, by a full exercise of their industry, and a removal of their present stations, first caused by a decay of its encouragement in their native country, by the oppressions of their masters and landlords. PHILADELPHIA. EXTRACT of a letter from a Gentleman near Glasgow to his Friend in this City March 14, 1774. ” The distress of the common people here is deeper and more gene- ral than you imagine. There is an almost total stagnation in our manufactures, and grain is dear; many hundreds of labourers and mechanics, especially weavers in this neighbourhood have lately in- dented and gone to America, to be employed in the work of that country for full four years. If any of your colonies desire to set up manufactures of linen, of stamping, &c. they have now an oppor- tunity as favourable they could wish for; they may immediately get from this country plenty of workmen as well skilled in these manu- actures as any they will leave behind. But I hear it is affirmed by- smany, that poor people in general are like to be as unhappy in Ame- rica as at home. ” Some of our half politicians were so far left to themselves, that they wrote lately to a Secretary of State with the view of stopping emigrations to America by some coercive acts. Letters were wrote by Sheriffs to Highland ministers desiring them to make up lists of all who had emigrated from their respective parishes, for two years past. The Highand clergy, some of them at least, were alarmed, imagining there was some design to make them tools of oppression and tyranny. The aim is silly beyond measure, for if such an act was made, it would have just the contrary effect of what was inten- ded by it.” To the INHABITANTS of the CITY and COUNTY of PHILADELPHIA. THIS DAY being the first of June, when the inhabitants of the town of Boston, our brethren and fellow subjects, suffering in the common cause of liberty, are to have their port and harbour shut up——and to be excluded from all commercial intercourse, ex- cept an allowance of wood and provisions just necessary to keep them from perishing with want and cold, in consequence of an act of Parliament lately passed for that purpose. Many of the inhabi- tants of this city, of most denominations propose to express their sympathy and concern, for their distressed brethren, by suspending business on this day: and will be glad of the concurrence of such of their fellow citizens, as approve of the measure. To the PRINTERS of the PENSILVANIA JOURNAL. OBSERVING in the Pensilvania packet of this day, a Notifi- cation “ that a number of persons composed of the members </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ” of all the Societies in this city met, and unanimously agreed, that it ” would be proper to express their sympathy, for their brethren ” at Boston, by suspending all business on the first day of next ” month.”—The people called Quakers, tho’ tenderly sympathising with the distressed, and justly sensible of the value of our religious and civil rights and that it is our duty to assert them in a christian spirit; yet, in order to obviate any misapprehensions, which may be concerning us, think it necessary to declare, that no person or persons were authorized to represent us on this occasion, and if any of our community have counteranced or encouraged this proposal they have manifested great inattention to our religious principles and profession, and acted contrary to the rules of christian discipline esta- blished for the preservation of order and good government among us. Signed on behalf, and at the desire of the Elders and Overseers of the several meetings of our religious society in Philadelphia and other Friends met on the occasion, the 30th of the 5th month, 1774. JOHN REYNELL. JAMES PEMBERTON. SAMUEL NOBLE. To all the ENGLISH COLONIES of NORTH-AMERICA. Laws, that shocks Equity, is Reason’s Murder. Hills Merope. REMEMBER the fable of the bundle of sticks given by the fa- ther to his sons; it could not be broken, until it was divided.— We must stand or fall together: for the Boston port act carries in it principle and effects the certain, if not immediate destruction of all the liberties in America, the ruin of all our property, and greatly endangers the safety of our persons; its nature is so malignant, and its operation will be so fatal to our whole temporal happiness, that it cannot fail to awaken the attention of all America. The most deliberate widom, the steady council, and firm resolution of Ame- rica, never was, and it is hardly conceivable, ever can be more ne- cessary than in this dreadful crisis. I don’t pretend to be able to comprehend all the evils, or to point out all the consequences of that affirming Statute: but a few, that occur, appear to me, to deserve great consideration. 1. The Legislative power, by which it was enacted, is founded in a direct violation of the most essential and fundamental principle of the English constitution, viz. that no Englishman shall be bound by any law, to which he has not consented. 2. The ordinary object of human laws is either the attainment of some benefit, resulting therefrom or the remedy of a mischief. But this is a mere statute of Vengeance, wreaked on the Bostonians, for opposing the Parliamentary Duty on Tea, and is therefore a practical proof, as well as dreadful sample of a disposition in the British Parliament to hurl mighty destruction against all who oppose their impositions, whenever it is in their power to cause their resent- ment to be felt. 3. The interest ruined by this Act of Parliamentary Vengeance is immense, ’tis the trade and navigation of an antient metropolis of one of the richest and oldest provinces of English America, whose dignity and merit are second to none on this continent, whose inha- bitants are almost wholly of English descent whose affection for the English nation, and attachment to the Hanoverian succession have been rapturously warm, whose patience and perseverance, whose ex- pence of lives and treasure in commencing and extending the con- quests and settlements of English America, all far exceed the utmost claim or boast of any other English Colony: But they oppose the Tea Duty; therefore their merit is forgotten, their honour is laid in the dust; their interest obtrained by long painful industry, to the a- mount of hundreds of thousands, is ruined, their traitors are cheri- shed and encouraged, their humble and dutiful Petitions are rejec- ted, their claims of right, founded in nature, in the English consti- tution, and in their Charter, under the sacred sanction of the public faith, are spurned out of sight, with anger and contempt. 4. The extent and operation of this baneful Act is mostly con- fined to the harbour of Boston, and its appendages, but its prin- ciple extends to every inch of English America. The Bostonians have as good a right to their harbour, their shipping, their wharves, and landing places, as they have to their houses, gardens, streets, commons, country seats, and plantations; and as good a right as the Philadelphians have to theirs, and therefore, nothing can be more manifest, than this, viz. That the same principle, the same power, that can seize on and wrest the one, can, with equal right and authority seize on and wrest all the others, out of the hands and use of their present proprietors, and therefore it follows by a consequence, which I dare say, the British Parliament don’t mean to deny, that if we presume to oppose any Act they may make, however oppressive and tyrannical we may deem it, or even to af- front any peevish officer they may appoint over us, or without any of these, if they should even conceit we affront them, or if without even such conceit, they should take it into their heads to exercise the ab- surd plenitude of their power over us; I say, in any of these cases, the same Parliamentary Power which has deprived the Bostonians of their harbour, wharves, landing-places, &c. can, with equal au- thority, deprive any and every English Colony on the continent of theirs, and accordingly send a sufficient force of ships and soldiers, to stop every port in them, and put an end to all their navigation and trade, and not that only, but drive them all from their houses, streets, cities and plantations. I appeal to the Public, if these are strained consequences, and if the power, that can do the one, can- not, with equal right do all the rest. 5. This fatal Act, as far as it relates to personal convenants and contracts only makes void all bills of lading, charter parties, &c. relating to vessels and cargoes destined to the port of Boston, and which may arrive there after the first day of June next; but the principle of this, manifestly extends to all written contracts and co- venants whatever sealed or unsealed; to all deeds of lands, mortga- ges, indentures, covenants, bonds, bills, notes, receipts, &c. for there can be no doubt that the same power which is able to vacate, by sovereign authority, convenants and contracts relative to naviga- tion, made by private persons on reasonable and lawful considera- tions, can vacate also all covenants and contracts relating to inland affairs so that if we should happen to disapprove of the Tea-duty, the Boston Port Act, or any other law the British Parliament may see fit to make, we may expect soon to be visited with a law from them, vacating all our deeds of land, indentures of servants, bonds, &c. empowering all our servants to run away, and every rascal that pleases to enter on our estates and turn us out of our houses, &c. 6. This dreadful extent of power is claimed by the British Parlia- ment on whom we have not the least check, and whose natural pre- judices will ever induce them to oppress us,—they are not of our appointment, they do not hope for our votes, or fear the loss of them at future elections, they have no natural affection for us, they don’t feel for us, they never expect to see us, and therefore do not court our smiles, or dread meeting our angry countenances.—When they vote away our money, the dont at the same time give that of their own and their best friends with it, but on the contrary they ease themselves and their friends of the whole burden they lay on us, and therefore will always have strong inducements to make our burdens as heavy as possible, that they may lighten their own. In- deed in every view of this Act, it appears replete with horror, ruin and woe: to all America, it matters not where it begins to operate, no colony on the continent is exempt from its dreadful principle, nor can any one that has a seaport avoid its execution.—But how- ever ghostly, grinning and death-like, this awful threatening power lowers over us, I doubt not there are means left to America to avoid its effects and virtue enough to induce every individual to throw a- side every little consideration, and unite with unmoveable firmness in the important business of self preservation. We have reason to think this is the last effort of the power that would oppress us; if it takes place, we are undone, undone, with our posterity. If we oppose and avoid it, we may still continue to enjoy our liberties, and posterity will look back to this alarming period, and will ad- mire and boast the virtue of their ancestors that saved them from slavery and ruin. A YOUNG BROTHER. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The INHABITANTS of the BRITISH COLONIES in AMERICA. BRETHREN, IT is not my design to travel through all the ministerial manoeu- vers respecting us, since the commencement of this Reign. It is not necessary. Sufficient, I trust, it will prove to lay before you such a series of correspondent facts, as will thoroughly convince you, —that a plan has been deliberately framed, and pertinaciously ad- hered to, unchanged even by frequent changes of Ministers, un- checked by any intervening gleam of humanity, to sacrifice to a passion for arbitrary dominion the universal property, liberty, safe- ty, honour, happiness and prosperity of us, unoffending, yet devoted Americans——And that every man of us is deeply interested in the fate of our brethren of Boston. If such a series is not laid before you, the combined force of which shall tear up by the roots, and throw out of your bosoms, every lurking doubt, censure me as an enthusiast too violently warm- ed by a sense of the injustice practised against my beloved country. The danger or a father’s life once racked words from a dumb son. Worse than death, in my view, threatens our common mother. Pardon, therefore, a brother’s imperfections. Amidst a volume of institutions called Regulations——wrong at first ——corrected into other errors——again corrected——still requiring Re- gulation——and remaining after all their editions, if not like Draco’s codes of blood, yet codes of plunder——confounding by the intricacy and multiplicity of their inventions——and confiscating for having confounded*—appears the fourth of George the Third, chap. 15th, stiled “ An Act for granting certain duties in the British Colonies and Plantations in America, &c.” This was the first comet of this kind, that glared over these Colonies since their existence. Here first we find the Commons of Great-Britain “ giving and granting” our money, for the express purpose of “ raising a Revenue in America.” We, busy in guiding our ploughs, selling our timber, or failing in the circuits of traffic prescribed us, and still veering like Bees to their hive with millions of our gains, to Great-Britain, the center of our toils by land and sea, poor harmless Husbandmen and Traders! scarce observed the blow given us. Our hearts filled with confidence by con- templating the pleasing images of her generous distinguished virtues, from the splendor of which, in our judgment, those of ancient Greece and Rome hid in their diminished heads—suspicion could find no entrance. We saw, in the preamble, something of the usual forms,” for extending and securing navigation and commerce, were lulled into security, nor could suppose the stroke was aimed at our vitals. An infant that had tottered along a directed walk in a gar- den, and loaded with flowers had presented them to a mother, would as soon have expected to be knocked down by her.—— Not long were we suffered to enjoy our tranquility. The 5th of George the Third, Chapter the 12 th, the ever memorable Stamp- Act, quickly followed. By this, reciting the former act, the Com- mons of Great-Britain, gave and granted,” duties, so called, of our money on almost every piece of parchment, vellum or paper to be used in these Colonies, and declared every instrument of writing without a stamp to be void. Tax gatherers of a new kind were appointed to collect these duties. The petitions of our Assemblies previous to its passing, on notice received of the design, asserting our rights, and supplicating a respect for them, were treated with contempt. * “ Omitting the immense increase of people, by natural popula- ” tion, in the more northern Colonies, and the migration from every ” part of Europe, I am convinced the whole commercial system of ” America may be altered to advantage. You have prohibited ” where you ought to have encouraged; and you have encouraged, ” where you ought to have prohibited. Improper restraints have ” been laid on the continent in favour of the islands. You have but ” two nations to trade with in America. Would you had twenty. ” Let acts of Parliament in consequence of treaties remain, but let ” not an English minister become aCustom-house officer for Spain, ”or any foreign power. Much is wrong, much may be amend- ” ed for the general good of the whole. Mr. PITT’s Speech LONDON. VIENNA, March 31. All the accounts from the Ottoman empire mention the vast preparations making by the Turks to continue the war against Russia with vigour. The Grand Vizar’s army is prepa- ring to approach the Danube, to support several detachments which are to cross that river, to intercept all the supplies of provisions, which the Russians expect to receive by water, by cutting off all communication with their fleet. LEGHORN, March 23. According to authentic advices from the isle of Paros, the Russian Commander there has received particular orders from Petersburgh to sail immediately with the whole fleet to- wards the Dardanelles, so that the enemy may be attacked by sea and land with the greatest vigour, at one time. PARIS, April 15. The following ships have actually received or- ders to be fitted out with the utmost expedition at Toulon, viz. The Tonant of 84 guns, the Languedoc of 74 guns, the Province of 64 guns, the Intrepid of 54 guns, the Thetis of 32 guns, the Topaz of 24 guns, and the Serene of 18 guns. This fleet is to be command- ed by Admiral Count Estaing, who is appointed Governor General and Commander in Chief of his Majesty’s colonies in the East-In- dies; and we have the greatest reason to think that this fleet is de- stined for that part of the world. Lord North said, that the proposed bill was meant no other than as a temporary one to be solely dependent on its operation on the eventual conduct of the Bostonians; for he wished and hoped, there would be no occasion for enforcing it; that tho’ it was asserted, with some degree of confidence, that there were letters received from Bo- ston of good credit, which said that the town was ready to make reparation to the East-India Company for the losses they had su- stained; he was sorry to inform the House, that there was authen- tic information received yesterday, that on the last day of February, or in the month of March, the Fortune had arrived in the port of Boston with tea on board, and that the mob had assembled in a tumultuous manner, gone on board this ship, and destroyed the cargo. Lord Beauchamp said, that without some such law as the present, the soldiery would be rendered entirely useless, and their situation must be terrible indeed; if they refuse to perform their duty or obey their superiors on one hand, or execute them on the other, they would be, in all probability, equally liable to suffer. Previous to the question being delivered to the Chairman Lord North explained the intentions of the bill, traced its several out- lines, and obviated many of the probable objections that might be made to it; said, in particular, that he proposed that offenders should be removed for trial to other colonies, or, if government thought that justice could not be had there, that in case they should foe brought to Great-Britain, the expence to be paid by the public. He informed the Committee, that it was intended to send four re- giments of foot to Boston; that General Gage was to be invested with the civil and military command of the Province; and in con- formity to this arrangement, Governor Hutchinson had already taken his passage for Europe. Colonel Barre spoke very strongly against the motion, condemning with all imaginable freedom, spirit, and ability. He said he well new the temper of the people there; that they would not be drove </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> but might be easily led; that they were tenacious of their Liberty woul not be dragooned out of them, and scorned to be slaves; the if the General must go, he should carry the sword in one hand, and the olive branch in the other; but for his part he thought it ex- tremely improper to remove the present Governor, who, in his o- pinion was a very capable and experienced man. Mr. Sollicitor General observed, that the objection raised to the mode of trial would come to nothing when properly considered; that it was an established ancient mode of proceeding, well warran- ted in reason, policy and justice; that in a recent instance, the case of the Sussex smugglers it had been found necessary; and that their crimes and that of the Bostonians were in a a great manner similar. Mr. T. Townshend agreed with Captain Phipps in all he advan- ced, except relative to the personal character of Governor Hutchin- son, on whom he bestowed very high encomiums. Mr Dowdeswell contended warmly against the motion, and took it in several lights, with great ability, and evinced, if words could e- vince, its pernicious tendency. He by no means thought with the Captain relative to either the integrity or abilities of Hutchinson. He meant not, he said, to reflect on Gen. Gage, whom he looked upon to be an experienced officer; but since he was to go, he wished he had been sent with the fleet, not before it. Hon. Mr. Montagu was violent in favour of the bill, and was by no means sparing of similies suited to an university education, but whether on the banks of the Cam, the Isis, or the neighbourhood of Leith, we will not pretend to determine. General Conway was not totally against the bill, but wished that tender conciliating measures might be adopted, and said, that al- though the noble Lord had given notice of his intentions, he was still far from being sufficiently prepared to decide with certainty up- on a question of so much delicacy, and so great a magnitude, and concluded by hoping that further time might be given. Mr. Van contended, that to adopt ilenient measures would be summit of folly, if not pusillanimity; that the inhabitants of Boston were in a state of actual rebellion, and deserved punishment suited to the enormity of their crimes. The bill is to be read a second time on Monday next, and to be printed for the use of the members. At four o’clock the order for the second reading of the bill for re- gulating the government of Massachusett’s Bay came on, which pro- duced a warm debate that continued till almost seven o’clock; when a motion being made to, committing the said bill, it passed in the affirmative without a division. EXTRACT of a Letter from COPENHAGEN, March 27. ”Baron Saldern, who has been in disgrace at the court of Pe- tersburgh, we hear, fled to Switzerland: he was discovered to have kept up a private and treacherous correspondence with the court of France during the whole time of his having been uncommonly great at the court of Petersburgh, and disclosed every thing that passed in the cabinet to France; he is likewise deprived of all his places and pensions at our court, and it is suspected that his intimate friend baron Sch———n will share the same fate.” CHARLES TOWN. HIS Honour the Lieutenant-Governor has been pleased to pro- rogue the General Assembly of this Province to Tuesday the seventh Day of June next. Thomas Fee, who murdered the Creek Indian named the Mad Turkey, at Augusta, for the apprehending of whom considerable Rewards were offered by the Governour of Georgia, the Lieute- nant-Governour of this Province, and the Superintendant of Indian Affairs, was taken up and committed to the Goal at Ninety Six; and on Saturday: April 30th, a Number of armed men came to the said Goal and demanded the Keys of the Goal, threatening him with Death if he did not immediately comply with their Com- mands, but he absolutely refusing to give up the Keys, they broke open the Doors of the Goal, took out Thomas Fee, freed him from his Irons, mounted him on a Horse, and carried him clear off. We are sorry to learn, that this daring Breach of the Laws meet with the approbation of many people in that Part of the Country, not- withstanding the very fatal Consequences which in all probability will result from it. ON Sunday last arrived here from Georgia David Taitt, Esq; Commissary of Indian Affairs for the Creek Nation appoin- ted by the Honourable John Stuart, Superintendant, &c. Mr. Taitt brought the Deputies from that Nation formerly mentioned, to Savannah and informs us. “ That the said Deputies, named E- mist signo and Neathlacco, Chiefs of the Creek Indians, upon their Arrival seemed much disappointed that the Superintendant was not there. His Excellency Sir James Wright, Baronet, wrote immedi- ately to Mr. Stuart, giving him Notice of their Arrival; but the Governour’s Letter, being sent by a Gentleman who had some busi- ness to transact at Beaufort, did not reach Mr. Stuart’s hands till April 15th, six Days after its Date. The Superintendant immediately dispatched an Express to Georgia, set out himself on the 17th, and arrived at Savannah on the 19th, before which, Sir James Wright had finished his Conferences with the Indians, who were impatient to return home, in order to prevent any evil consequences that might balaproly arise from the Murder of their countryman, named the Mad Turkey, by Thomas Fee at Augusta and which they had not heard of till their coming to Savanah; they determined, neverthe- less, to wait for the Superintendant, who met them at Sir James Wright’s House on wednesday, April 20th, when he confirmed the Governour’s Talks to them in every Respect; having fully conferred with them respecting the late Murders, and Messages sent them by this Cherokee Indians, dismissed them, after the Conference had lasted about three hours, in all Appearance very well satisfied. The same Day the Deputies set out on their Return to the Nation, and escorted beyond Ogcechie by a detachment of the Grenadier and light Infantry Companies ofMilitia.” NEW HAMPSIRE. EXTRACT of a Letter from the Committee of Correspondence for Portsmouth, dated May 19, 1774. to the Committee of Corre- sponucede for the Town of Boston. ” We think the late Act Parliament to shut up the Port of Boston of a most extraordinary Nature and fatal Tenden- cy; administration are taking every Method to disunite the Colo- nies, thereby so render the noble opposition to their arbitrary and destructive Measures abortive: We hope a firm Union of all the Co- lonies will still subsist, and that such a Plan may be devised and re- solutely pursued by all, as may prevent the cruel Effects of this Act. A New SONG, In Spring, my dear Shepherds, your Flow’rets are gay ; They breath all their Sweets in the Sun-shine of May; But hang down their Heads when December draws near, The Winter of Life is like that of the Year. The Larks and the Linnets that chant o’er the Plains, All, all are in Love, while this Summer remains, Their Sweethearts in Autumn no longer are dear, This Winter of Life is like that of the Year. The Season for Love is when Youth’s in its Prime; Ye Lads and ye Lasses make use of your Time; Tge frost of old Age will too quickly appear, The Winter of Life is like that of the Year. </div> <div class="“column”">Column 3 ADVERTISEMENTS. PORTSMOUTH, June 7, 1774. THE SUBSCRIBERS have for SALE, WEST INDIA and CONTINENT Rum, MUS- COVADO and Loaf Sugar, TENERIFF Wine, Molasses and Coffee. JOHN MITCHELL, & Co NORFOLK, June 7, 1774. I INTEND leaving this COLONY soon THOMAS HUDSON. NORFOLK, June 7, 1774. The SUBSCRIBERS have for SALE, GENUINE MADEIRA Wine, Six Years Old, WEST INDIA Rum, MUCOVADO Sugar, Coffee, Pimenta, Indigo, Geneva, in Cases and Casks; Hard Soap, Barrels of Mackrell, PHILADELPHIA Beer in Barrells, and a Quan- tity of neat MAHOGONY Furniture; Also Flour, and Ship Bread. HARMANSON & HARVEY. NORFOLK, June 6, 1774. For CHARTER to any Part of Europe. THE Sloop GRACE and SALLY, CHRISTOPHER WILSON, Master: Will carry a- bout Six Thousand Bushels of Grain, in her LOWER HOLD, and 300 or 350 Barrels between Decks.———For Terms, Ap- ply to GILCHRIST & TAYLOR. N. B. She has, two Decks laid Fore and Aft. NORFOLK, June 6, 1774. JOURNEYMEN SHOEMAKERS well Recommen- ded, by applying to the SUBSCRIBER, will meet with the best Encouragement, WILLIAM FORSYTH. TO BE LET ON CHARTER TO any PART of EUROPE, or the WEST-INDIES, The BRIGANTINE, HAMILTON, A New Vessel, now on the Stocks, and will be ready to take on Board by the 20th, Instant. ROBERT GRAY, & Co. N.B. We have for Sale Barrelled Pork, Beef, and Herrings; Also, Salt Butter in Firkins; Hogs Lard in small Kegs, and a quan- tity of JAMAICA Coffee. NORFOLK, June 2d. 1774. AS the SUBSCRIBER intends leaving the COLONY soon, those who have any Demands against him, are de- sired to give in their Claims, that they may be adjusted, WILLIAM GLEN NORFOLK, June 6, 1774. I INTEND to leave this COLONY soon. ISHMAEL MARYCHURCH RUN away last Night, from on board the Sloop Grace and Sally, Chiristopher Wilson Master, lying in this Harbour; A Yellow negro fellow named Caeser, about five feet seven or eight Inches high, 26 or 27 years old, much pitted with the small Pox, has a wild stare in his Eyes, which is observable at first sight, he is an artful specious fellow, and may pass himself for a free Man: We cannot describe his dress, as he carried off with him all the Sailors Cloaths he could lay his hands on. He was formerly the property of Mr. Charles Yates, on Rappahanock River, and lately sold in Antigua; whoever secures him in any Goal, and informs the sub- scribers so that they may get him again, shall receive forty Shillings Reward. GILCHRIST and TAYLOR. N. B. It is supposed he went up Rappahanock in a Craft that left this place last Night. NORFOLK, June 9th, 1774. </div> NORFOLK, Printed by WILLIAM DUNCAN, and Co. by whom Advertisements, Essays, and Articles of News, will be gratefully Received and duly Inserted.——Advertisements of a moderate Length, for 3 s. the first time, and 2 s. each time after. Price of the Paper is 12s. 6d. per Annum. </div> </div> </div> </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, OR THE NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1775. NUMBER UNI AEQUUS VIRTUTI ATQUE EJUS AMICIS. - HOR. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Committee chamber, New-York, April 6, 1775. The following letter was received from the general committee of South-Carolina, and by this committee ordered to be printed. Edward Fleming, chairman, pro. tem. Charles-Town, South-Carolina, March 1, 1775. Gentlemen, IT was with equal surprize and concern that we read, in the public prints, what passed in your house of assembly on the 26th of January, with respect to the proceedings of the general congress. It is impossible for us at this distance to conjecture the reasons which induced the assembly to refuse their formal as- sent to the solemn agreement of all these colo- nies. We are obliged to suspend our judg- ment until we hear from you ; and will not even permit ourselves to conclude, that it is owing either to a neglect of the united voice of America, or to want of spirit in the cause of freedom. - In the midst of the pain that we feel at this singular instance of provincial policy, we console ourselves with the appre- hension that it was intended, not as a decla- ration of their real inclinations, but only as a prudential measure : That they having been chosen antecedent to the present dispute, and therefore not with a particular view to it, might suppose the necessity of their interfering, superceded by a posterior choice. We console ourselves with the thought, that the legal re- presentatives of your respectable colony, by re- fusing to act, did not mean to hold up to the world the opinion of their constituents, but have only left it to another representation, not so much according to the letter of the law, but equally respectable, and as much to be de- pended on. We beg leave to make this remark up- on their policy ; that they have therein singled themselves out from the rest of the colonies, who, as far as they have had the opportunity, have come unanimously into the measures of the general congress : And we cannot but think, it would have been much more happy for the whole, had there been no exceptions. - Indeed, although the house of assembly in this colony hath nobly and unanimously adopt- ed the proceedings of the general congress, yet have they not had it in idea to take the matter wholly into their own hands, indepen- dent of the provincial congress? but even now, while that assembly is sitting, the gene- ral committee of the colony also sits and does business, independent of the house. A measure this, necessary in the royal governments, where the liableness in the assembly to suddne proro- gations and dissolutions, renders their proceed- ing in business wholly dependent on the crea- tures of the crown. - Much, therefore, as we are surprized at the conduct of your assembly, we are not so ignorant as to imagine, it is the definitive voice of the colony. And indeed, we do not allow ourselves to entertain a suspicion, that your resolutions would not be the same with those of the rest of the colonies, if you only had a full and free representation of the whole co- lony, elected on the present occasion: Such a re- presentation we hope to hear of in due time. We are not insensible of the consequence of your colony, in the great chain of American union: Nor do we imagine the ministry insen- sible of it; - we are well aware of your un- happy situation, and of the many artful mea- sures that have been and now are taking, if possible, to throw you into confusion. We are well aware of the poison that is daily distilling from soem of your pesioned presses, and the hireling writers that have crept in among you. We are not ignorant of that crowd of place- men, of contractors, of officers, and needy de- pendents upon the crown, who are constantly employed to frustrate your measures. We know the dangerous tendency of being made the head quarters of America for many years. All these things, though they necessarily tend to </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> clog the wheels of public spirit, yet to not cause us to doubt of your public virtue, as a colony: Nay, we assure ourselves, that your love to constitutional liberty, to justice, and your posterity, however depressed for a little while, will at last surmount all obstacles, and do honour to New-York. The present struggle seems to us most glo- rious and critical. We seem to ourselves to stand upon the very division line, between all the blessings of freedom, and the most abject vassalage. The very idea of an earthly power, which shall bind the present, and future mil- lions of America, in all cases whatsoever - in the direction of which we are to have no more voice than our oxen, and over which we can have no constitutional controul, fills us with horror. To hold not only our liberty and pro- perty at will, but our lives also : as well as the lives of all our posterity! To be absolutely dependent for the air in which we breathe, and the water which we drink, upon a set of men at distance of three thousand miles from us; who, even when they abuse that power are out of the reach of our vengeance, is a proposal which this colony hears with in- dignation, and can only submit to when there is no possible remedy. By the late detestable acts of the British parliament respecting Ame- rica, - all mankind will judge whether that body may be safely entrusted with such a power. We have now appealed to the remaining jus- tice of the nation; we have endeavoured to arouse them to a sense of their own dangers; we have appealed to their mercantile interests for our defence. Our hopes of success are not yet damped by any thing but the possibility of disunion among ourselves. We have the plea- sure to inform you, that in this colony the as- sociation takes place, as effectually as law itself. Sundry vessels from England have already been obliged to return with their merchandize, or have it thrown overboard as common ballast. We may assure you of our fixed determina- tion to adhere to the resolutions at all hazards, and that ministerial opposition is here obliged to be silent: We may wish for the day when it shall be silence among you likewise. And what- ever noise is mad by the friends of arbitary rule, about the design of those proceedings in your house of assembly, - we cannot and will not believe that you intend to desert the cause. Three things, however, oblige us to write to you. - First. The general alarm which the proceed- ings above-mentioned have given - that we may obtain from you certain intelligence of the disposition of your colony, whether those proceedings are to be understood as the gene- ral sense of the good people of New-York, or only of a bare majority of the house. Secondly, That we may learn from you, whether the association of the general congress has actually been adopted by you, and is now put into execution. On these two points we beg you will give us the earliest intelligence possible, that we may be able (as we have not the least doubt that we shall be) thereby to quiet the anxiety of the people of this pro- vine, and prevent the tools of ministry from exulting at any appearance of disunion. - And lastly, that we may suggest to you an ex- pedient, which with great success has been tried in this province, viz. that of a provicial congress, in which every corner of the colony is fully and largely represented. - As yet we have not had the pleasure of hearing that you have adopted this or any similar measure. And although we would not be understood as presuming to dictate to our brethren, yet we would take the liberty to inform them, that this measure has given the greatest satisifaction here, and so firmly united the town and coun- try, that we are thereby become one compact regularly organized body. The enemies of American freedom are aware of the cementing </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> tendency of such a step, and wherever they have influence, endeavour to prevent it, well knowing, that while the different districts of a colony are kept apart, they do not all recieve the same information, and are exposed to the baneful effects of jealousy and division, espe- cially when any considerable part supposes it- self neglected by not being called in to give its voice. - And we find that the larger this representation is, the less the danger of cor- ruption and influence; the more is sly deceit deterred from venturing its efforts; and the more weight goes with every determination. - The congress of this colony consists of one hundred and eighty four members, and is by far the fullest representation of it that ever has been together before. We, therefore, as brethren, united in the same cause, do only beg leave to recommend the above measure already found by experience of such utility in sundry of the royal govern- ments, especially in this. - The necessity of electing delegates to the congress in May, we are assured will shew the expediency of such a provincial meeting. We feel ourselves bound to you by the clo- sest of ties of interest and affection. -We consider this season as big with American glory, or with American infamy. We, therefore, most ardently wish you the direction and aid of that Almighty Being, who presides over all. - We confidently expect to meet you in general congress, at Philadelphia, with hearts full of zeal in our country's cause, and full of mutual confidence in the integrity of each other. We are, gentlemen, Your friends and fellow-countrymen. By order of the general committee, Charles Pinckney, chairman. Florence, February 18. ON Tuesday last Cardinal Braschi was unanimously elected Pope. He was born at Cesena near Ravenna, in the Romagna : is 58 years of age; was created cardinal by the late Pope in the year 1774; and soon after appointed treasurer of the apostolic cham- ber; he now assumes the name of Pius VI LONDON, MARCH 10. DEPUTATIONS are sent from hence to Boston, to try several persons in Ame- rica. Extract of a letter from CORK, March 1. "Most of the troops destined for America are arrived here. Both officers and men never went upon an expedition with greater reluc- tance than on the present intended one. I shudder at the consequences of being obliged to fight against our fellow-subjects." This morning upwards of 1200 drums were sent down the river, to be carried to the Downs, in order to be put on board the transports bound to America. It is assured as a fact in the city, that the ministry have lately received some accounts from France and Spain, which have thrown them into great confusion, not knowing what steps are proper to be taken in so critical an affair: for that France has a large body of forces ready to make a descent upon Ireland, as soon as the forces are sent from thence to America, and that the Spaniards have a large fleet ready to attack some of the western islands, but it is generally believed that Jamaica is their principal object. The sending off troops from Ireland, and< making that long oppressed nation involuntari- ly accessaries to the ruin of their fellow-subjects in America, reminds us of that similar detest- able policy of Charles I. who privately encou- raged a horrid massacre in Ireland for the bet- ter purpose of carrying on his despotic mea- sures at hom - "but even-handed justice re- turned the poisoned chalice to his own lips." </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [torn, illegible] es just received from Holland mention, [torn, illegible] the Dutch stockholders are so much alarm- [torn, illegible] at the incertitude of events which the Ame- rican measures may occasion in our national credit, that they are about to give orders for selling out of English funds. Private let- ters from Switzerland convey information of a similar nature. MARCH 11. On Thursday the order of the day was read in the House of Commons, for the House to be put into a committee on the American papers; the Speaker then left the chair, and Lord North having spoke some time on the refractory behaviour of the Colo- nies, move, "that leave be given to bring in a bill to restrain the trade and commerce of the colonies, of New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mary- land, Virginia, and South-Carolina, to Great- Britain, Ireland, and the British islands in the West-Indies, for a time to be limited." Sir Charles Whitworth, who was the chairman, then left the chair, and reported the same to the House, and a bill was ordered accordingly. A Common Council is ordered for Tuesday next, and the Lord Mayor has inserted in the printed summons, "to consider of a petition to the House of Lords against an unjust and inhuman bill which has passed the H- of C-, entitled, A bill to restrain the trade and com- merce of the province of the Massachusetts- Bay, &c." EDINBURGH, March 3. We mentioned last week that an express had arrived, ordering the 3d, 11th, and 30th regiments now in England and Scotland, to march immediately for Ire- land to supply the place of the eight regiments ordered for America : On Friday last a second express arrived, countermanding these orders, as no regiments were to go to America : On Wednesday a third express arrived, again or- dering the three regiments to march for Ire- land, as it was once more determined to send the troops to America. Part of the 30th re- giment has already marched. NEW YORK, MAY 1. We hear there are letters in this town from Connecti- cut, which say, that the number of men lately assembled at Boston, including those from Connecticut and Rhode- Island, amounted to 60,000; that they are mostly return- ed to their respective homes, leaving an army of about 15,000 to watch General Gage's motions. We still seem seem to be in great suspense about our ac- counts from Boston, the authenticity of part of them being doubtful; however we make not the least doubt there has been a smart engagement between the King's troops and the provincials, in which we hear the former has lost 302 men, killed, wounded, and taken prisoners, and the latter 37 ; but we do not learn there was any ge- neral officer lost on either side ; and the regular post being now stopped between this place and Boston, it is probable we wil remain somewhat in the dark concerning this very disagreeable, unahppy and melancholy transaction. A letter from Boston, dated last Monday, and received since writing the above paragraphs, says, "The com- munication between this town and country is entirely stopped up, and not a soul permitted to go in or out without a pass. This day the Governor has disarmed all the inhabitants, after giving them his word and honour that the soldiers should not molest nor plunder them. Cambridge is the head quarters of the provincials, and they are commanded by General --- : They are en- trenching themselves at Roxbury, and erecting batteries to play on our lines." The following association was set on foot here last Sa- turday, and on that day it was signed by above 1000 of our principal inhabitants. It is to be transmitted to all the counties in the province, where we make no doubt it will be signed by all ranks of people. PERSWADED that the salvation of the rights and li- berties of America depends, under God, on the firm union of its inhabitants, in a vigorous prosecution of the measures necessary for its safety, and convinced of the necessity of preventing the anarchy and confusion which attend a dissolution of the powers of government ; WE, the freemen, freeholders, and inhabitants of the city and county of New-York, being greatly alarmed at the avow- ed design of the Ministry to raise a revenue in America, and shocked by the bloody scene now acting in the Mas- sachusetts-Bay, DO, in the most solemn manner, resolve never to become slaves ; and do associate under all the ties of religion, honour and love to our country, to a- dopt and endeavour to carrry into execution, whatever measures may be recommended by the continental congress, or resolved upon by our provincial convention, for the purpose of preserving our constitution, and opposing the execution of the several arbitrary and oppresive acts of the British parliament, until a reconciliation between Great-Britain and America, on constitutional principles, (which we most ardently desire) can be obtained ; - and that we will, in all things, follow the advice of our gene- ral committee, respecting the purposes aforesaid, the pre- servation of peace and good order, and the safety of in- dividuals and private property. PHILADELPHIA, May 3. Extract of a letter from Boston, dated April 22 and 23. "We have been closely besieged, and no provisions brought to market for sevearl days, which has reduced us to an allowance. Lieutenant Knight was the only offi- cer killed in the engagement ; 14 officers wounded, two of whom dangerously, 62 privates killed and missing, and 105 wounded (part of every regiment, except that at </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> the castle) exclusive of marines, who suffered more than any regiment. "The Governor and Gentlemen of Boston have agreed to open the town, on condition of the inhabitants delivering up their arms to the selectmen. - The Governor engages to protect the lives and property of such as choose to stay ; those who choose to quit the town, to go where they please, and the boats of the fleet to assist in convey- ing such persons with their effects, as choose to go to any part of the harbour. - The town was besieged by 20,000 men who it was expected would attack the fortifications. "The wounded officers and soldiers were treated with great humanity by the inhabitants of Charlestown, on their return." Extract of a letter from New-York, May 1. "This morning a vessel arrived here from Boston, by which we learn, that the loss on the side of the King's troops is 67 killed and missing ; Lieutenant Knight of the the 4th, and Lieutenant Hull of the 43d regiments, are among the slain, - 120 wounded, 12 of which in dan- ger, and 5 or 6 officers slightly ; the loss of the provinci- als said to be considerable : They are now entrenched be- fore Boston, to the amount of 12 or 15,000 ; all the in- habitants in Boston are disarmed. - The Otter sloop of war is arrived there ; it is said she brings the act of parliament for restraining the trade of all the colonies, except Nantucket, Nova-Scotia, St. Lawrence, New- York, North-Carolina and Georgia. "Last evening a detachment of the Connecticut troops marched into town, and are to be followed by several more." Last Wednesday arrived here the schooner Polly, Capt. Buck, from North-Carolina, in whom came passenger, William Hooper, Esq; one of the delegates for that pro- vince in the continental congress to be holden in this city." On Saturday last we had a meeting in this city of the military associators ; when it was determined that each ward should be formed into one or more companies ; the officers to be chosen in the respective wards. Two troops of light horse are now raising. Two companies of ex- pert Rifle-men, and two companies of artillery are form- ing. We have 6 pieces of brass artillery, and several light iron ones. Our provincial arms, powder, &c. are all secured. Three provincial magazines are forming. In short, MARS has established his empire in this popu- lous city ; and it is not doubted but we shall have in a few weeks from this date, 4000 men, well equipped, for our own defence or for the assistance of our neighbours. Sunday last Captain Anthony arrived here in a short passage from Rhode-Island, by whom we learn, that ge- neral Gage had dispatched a frigate to England a few hours after the defeat of his troops. That the British officers and soldiers have done ample justice to the bra- very and conduct of the Massachusetts militia - they say that no troops ever behaved with more resolutio. - A soldier who had been in the action, being congratulated by a fellow soldier on his safe return to Boston, declared, "that the milita had fought like bears, and that he would as soon attempt to storm hell, as to fight against them a second time." We are likewise further informed that two brigades consisting of 1800 men, commanded by Earl Piercy were attacked and routed by only 500 of the militia. By a gentleman who left Boston in the evening of the 19th ult. (the day of the engagement) we learn, that the first stand made by the country was with only 200 men at Concord bridge, which the soldiers were endea- vouring to pull up. The soldkers gave the first fire, and killed 3 or 4. It was returned with vigour by the coun- try, and the regulars began soon to retire. The country people immediately lined the roads, which are secured with stone walls, and their numbers hourly increasing, they annoyed the regulars exceedingly, who halted but two or three times, and then in open plains for a few minutes. A considerable body of the provincials had formed an ambuscade near Cambridge for the troops in their re- turn ; but the bridge having been destroyed by the first brigade in their march out, the troops took their rout through Charlestown, and by that means avoided a total overthrow. The number of the regulars which the two brigades joined is said to have been at least 1800. It does not appear that they were attacked by more than 600 provincials, till they got near to Charlestown, when a very strong reinforcement from the inhabitants of Mar- blehead and Salem fell in with them, and gave them two severe fires ; this quickened their pace to Bunker's hill, where they took refuge, formed in order, and remained until reinforced by the third brigade sent over from Bos- ton to secure their retreat, which was effected without further loss. Extract of a letter from HARTFORD, in Connecticut da- ted Wednesday last, three o'clock. "I send this by express to inform you that by ad- vice this instant received, General Gage has ordered all the vessels that may be found on the coast of New-Eng- land, to be immediately secured for the King's use, pray communicate this intelligence that all concerned may take the necessary precaution." To the FARMERS throughout this and the neighbouring Governments. As the time for sheering of sheep is come, every one who has any wool to spare, and wishes well to Ame- rica, is earnestly solicited to bring it to the American manufactory of woollens, cottons and linens, in Market street near ninth-street, where they may be sure of ready money and the best prices. Extract of a letter from New-York, May 1. "This morning a vessel arrived here from Boston, by whom we have the following ac- count of the unhappy affair which happened there. "On Wednesday morning (the 19th ult.) the grenadiers and light infantry, under the command of Lieut. Col. Smith, of the 10th regiment, were ordered to Concord to destroy the magazine there, which they effected ; when they arrived within three or four miles of that place, a body of the provincials was drawn up in the road ; Major Pitcairn, who command- ed the advanced guard, desired they would give room for the King's troops to pass ; they </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> refused and kept their station. The Major pressed on, the provincials observing their mo- tions, quited the road, took post behind a hedge or fence and fired on the detachment, killed one man and wounded another, on which the troops returned fire, and killed eight of the provincials the alarm was given, and the country was soon in arms, and came down in great bodies ; this detachment was soon sup- ported by the first brigade, commanded by Lord Percy, which was ordered out on purpose; the fire became general, and the skirmish con- tinued till evening, when the King's troops made good their retreat, but would have been in a very disagreeable situation, had not the second brigade come up; for they had expend- ed all their ammunition but two rounds out of cart- ridges. Further INTELLIGENCE from BOSTON. The party under Colonel Smith consisted of 800 men. At Lexington they met with a par- ty of 30 or 40 men exercising ; Major Petcairn who commanded the light infantry, ordered them to disperse, and after some little dispute, they were going off, when a party of the light infantry shouted, ran up to them, and killed eight on the spot, without any orders from their commander. The accounts of the be- ginning of this affair are various: The officers say a gun was fired after the light infantry shouted and run up to the minute-men ; but it is not probable that a man would be so foolish as to fire on a body of troops in an open plain. When Lord Percy with his brigade joined the party under Colonel Smith, it is said they had only two rounds left, and must have sur- rendered, or been cut off, if they had not join- ed : The wounded of the army were treated with great humanity on their return at Charles- town. Extract of a letter from New-York. forward- ed by the different committees. "Fourteen regiments are ordered to New- York ; that city to be the place of arms, and fortified. All communication between that city and the southern and eastern provinces to be cut off, so as to prevent any junction. The people are now united to a man, and concert- ing means to prevent the above schemes being executed ; but write they need immediate assist- ance from the southward, ere the arrival of the above troops. The are embodying them- selves. WILLIAMSBURG, May 6. At a COUNCIL held at the Palace May 2, 1775. Present his Excellency the Governor, Tho- mas Nelson, Richard Corbin, William Byrd, Ralph Wormeley junior, Esquires, John Camm, Clerk, and John Page, Esquire. The Governor was pleased to address himself to the BOARD in the following manner : GENTLEMEN, COMMOTIONS and insurrections have been suddenly excited among the people. which threaten the very existence of his Majes- ty's government in this colony ; and not other cause is assigned for such dangerous measures than that the gunpowder which had, some time past, been brought from on board one of the King's ships to which it belonged and was deposited in the magazine of this city, hath been removed, which, it is known, was done by my order, to whom, under the constitutio- nal right of the Crown which I represent, the custody and disposal of all public stores of arms and ammunition alone belong; and, whe- ther I acted in this manner (as my indispensi- ble duty required) to anticipate the malevolent designs of the enemies of order and govern- ment, or to prevent the attempts of any en- terprising negroes ;(the powder being still as ready and convenient for being distributed for the defence of the country upon any emegen- cy as it was before, which I have publicly en- gaged to do) the expediency of the step I have taken is equally manifest, and therefore it must be evident that the same head-strong and de- signing people, who have already but too suc- cessfully employed their artifices in deluding his Majesty's faithful subjects, and in seducing them from their duty and allegiance, have seized this entirely groundless subject of com plaint, only to enflame afresh, and to precipi- tate as many as possible of the unwary into acts, which involving them in the same guilt their corruptors think may bind them to the same plans and schemes which are unquestion- ably meditated in this colony, for subverting </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> the present, and erecting a new form of go- vernment. Incuded by an unaffected regard for the ge- neral welfare of the people, whom I have had the honour of governing, as well as actuated by duty and zeal in the service of his Majesty, I call upon you, his council in this colony, for your advice upon this pressing occasion, and I submit to you, whether a proclamation should not issue conformable to what I have now suggested, and, before our fellow subjects abandon themselves totally to extremities, which must inevitably draw down an accumulation of every human misery upon their unhappy coun- try, to warn them of their danger, to remind them of the sacred oaths of allegiance which they have taken, and to call up in their breasts that loyalty and affection, which upon so ma- ny occasions have been professed by them to their King, their lawful sovereign ; and further, to urge and exhort, in particular, those whose cri- minal proceedings on this occasion have been, and are still, so alarming, to return to their duty, and a due obedience to the laws; and, in general, all persons whatsoever to rely upon the goodness and tenderness of our most gra- cious sovereign to all his subjects, equally and upon the wisdom of his councils, for a redress of all their real grievances, which redress can only be obtained by constitutional applications; and, lastly, to enjoin all orders of people to submit, as becomes good subjects, to the legal authority of their government, in the protec- tion of which their own happiness is most in- terested. The Council thereupon acquainted his Ex- cellency, that as the matters he had been pleas- ed to communicate to them were of the great- est consequence, they desire time to deliberate thereon till the next day. NORTH-CAROLINA At a meeting of the freeholders of Currituck county, held at the court-house, on the 28th day of April 1775, William Ferebee Esq; was chosen chairman, and Jo. Slack was appointed clerk of the meeting. THE deputies chosen to represent this county in the convention lately held at Newbern, having acquant- ed the meeting with the proceedings of that body, and the reasons which induced them to withdraw from it ; and having also laid before the meeting the journal of the convention, which was read, and being duly considered, the sense of the meeting was unanimous and declared by the chairman as follows: "Whereas from the journal of the convention it ap- pears that no instructions have been given to the dele- gates appointed to attend the congress, nor any plan pro- posed for settling the unhappy dispute between Great- Britain and her colonies and for preventing future dif- ferences, instead whereof measures have been adopted which are diametrically opposite to our sentiments, and in which we can take no part consistently with our ideas of justice ; we do therefore in the most public manner testify our entire approbation of the conduct of our depu- ties, Messrs. Macknight, Jarves, Perkins and Poyner, in withdrawing from the convention. And though we mean not to arraign the conduct of others, yet concious of our freedom, we are determined to maintain the liberty of thinking and judging for our- selves in all matters relative to our own conduct; nor shall that be regulated contrary to our sentiments, by any authority less than the laws of our country. In conse- quence whereof we declare to the world our opinion that in all representative bodies, deliberating on the propriety of measures to promote the welfare of their constituents, it is the essential right of each individual, to express his sentiments thereon with the utmost freedom ; and every attempt to deprive him of that liberty, is a violation of his right and a gross insult to his constituents; but when such bodies carry the matter further, and attempt to force an individual to subscribe a declaration contrary to his conscience and avowed sentiments; when they endea- vour to inflict severe and tyrannical punishments on ac- count of his refusal, they manifest their intentions to be inimical to the liberties of mankind ; they lose their autho- rity, their decisions are no longer respected, and they rend- der themselves odious to every humane and liberal mind. For these reasons we detest and hold in the utmost con- tempt, the censure and sentence of civil excommunication passed on Mr. Thomas Macknight, by the late conven- tion ; and this we are the better warranted to do, as there is an evident want of candour in the state of the case pub- lished by them, as they have given no instance of his disin- genous or equivocal behaviour, as they accuse him only with inimical intentions, and yet have condemned him to a punishment, as severe as was in their power to inflict, had he been actually guilty of the most atrocious crime against the cause of American liberty ; but we know Mr. Macknight, he hath resided amongst us and in our neighbourhood for a series of years, he hath acquired our confidence and esteem, by a behaviour not at all disinge- nuos or equivocal; and his public conduct on all occa- sions, and more particularly in the late unhappy disputes between Great-Britain and her colonies, hath demonstra- ted his affection to the cause of liberty. And in these our sentiments of him we are further confirmed, by the very action on account of which the convention hath con- demned him; for the non-exportation agreement is a measure, which we are sorry the congress hath recom- mended, because in our opinion it is disgraceful to our creditors abroad, and when ever it is carried into execution, will be productive of ruin to thousands innocent of any crime against America; it will render us absolutely incapable of doing justice to our creditors in this country, and deprive </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> us almost wholly, of every benefit arising from our labour and industry. We also declare our opinion, that no representative body hath any right to claim obedience from free men not represented in it, and therefore such a declaration, as is contained in the fifth resolve of the late convention, is a claim of and delegation of power, which the convention was not possessed of, except in behalf of the real constitu- ents of the members composing that body, and conse- quently neither the acts of the convention, nor those to be done by the delegates appointed to attend the con- gress, are obligatory in honour upon any inhabitant of this province, who refused or neglected to take any share in the election of the deputies to the convention, and much less upon those whose deputies withdrew from the convention, in consequence of measures being adopted contrary to their sentiments and instructions; and the world will think this usurpation of power more flagrantly daring and unreasonable, when the journal of this con- vention shows, that no less than nine counties and two towns within the province, were unrepresented in it from the beginning to the end of its sessions. For these rea- sons we declare that we do not consider the acts of the convention, nor those to be done by the delegates, in the continental congress obligatory in honour upon us. Notwithstanding which, as far as they shall be reasonable, just, and in our opinion, not inconsistent with the real interest of American and Great-Britain, we shall pay them that respect and obedience, which is justly due to the opi- nions and advice of so respectable a body as the conten- tal congress. The thanks of the meeting being then delivered to the deputies, by the chairman, these gentlemen expressed their happiness in finding their conduct had given so much satisfaction to the freeholders, who directed the above account to be published in the Gazettes of this and the neighbouring colonies. WILLIAM FEREBEE, Chairman. JO. SLACK, Clerk. Pasquotank, 29th April, 1775. WHEREAS, we the committee of observation for the county of Pasquotank, hae seen in the jour- nal of the convention lately held at Newbern, a most severe censure on Mr. Thomas Macknight, founded on his refusing "to sign with the other members of this con- vention the association approved of by the continental congress:" But on examining the journals of this conven- tion we do not find that the association was signed by the other members as insinuated, and whereas Mr. Joseph Jones a member of the convention who concurred in pas- sing the censure on Mr. Macknight, confessed to us, at our last meeting, on the 19th of April, that he heard Mr. Macknight offer in the convention to subscribe the asso- ciation contained in a book; and as not instance of any disingenuous or equivocal fact or crime appears in the jour- nals specified against Mr. Macknight, and whereas we have been fully informed of the reasons assigned by him for refusing to sign with the other members of the con- vention the resolve actually subscribed by them, "highly approving and promising to recommend the continental association;" and as these reasons are perfectly satisfactory to us and serve to confirm the good opinion which we have hitherto entertained of him, on account of his beha- viour and public spirit, during a long residence amongst us. We therefore in discharge of our duty as a com- mittee of observation, bound in honour to protect the in- nocent from unmerited reproach, have ordered this to be published and do declare that, in our opinion, Mr. Mack- night hath been used severely by the convention, and therefore we think ourselves in duty bound to pay every regard to him as a man of honour and a lover of his coun- try; and recommend our expample in this respect to every other person, and doubt not but it will be followed by all true friends to American liberty. True Copy. JOHN LOWRY, Chairman. ROBERT JORDAN, Clerk. NORFOLK, MAY 11, 1775. The merchants of London, we hear, are greatly dissa- tisfied with the reception their petition met with from the house of commons, and have drawn largely on the bank, with an intention probably, to embarrass the mi- nistry. A gentleman arrive from London informs that letters were shewn him from some persons in this town, contain- ing most exaggerated and false accounts of the conduct of the people here, alledging that the committees seize the property of the merchants, dispose of them at pleasure, and send the proceeds to the REBELS at Boston, and many more aspersions of the like nature. Captain Oliffe, arrived here from London, fell down the river with the transports destined for America. He brought a few papers, but some person pretending to be- long to the printing-office, went on board and took them off. By letters received we learn, that a bill of attainder against several gentlemen on this continent, was to pass immediately after the sailing of the forces; that the troops were to land at New-York, under the command of five e- neral officers; and that a considerable number of chests of arms &c. were to come in with them. Last Tuesday evening arrived dispatches from Connecti- cut, forwarded by the intermediate committees, with in- formation that General Gage has given orders that all ves- sels found on the coast of New England be immediately seized for the King's use. At a meeting of the committee of the county of Norfolk, at the court-house of said county, on Thursday the 4th May, 1775. THE resolves of the convention held at Rich- mond on the 20th March last, were read and unani- mously approved. RESOLVED, that the thanks of this committee be presentd to Thomas Newton, Junior and James Holt, Esquires, our worthy delegates, for their faithful discharge of the important trust reposed in them. Having heretofore placed the highest degree of confi- dence in the good intentions of our chief magistrate to- wards his Majesty's most loyal and faithful subjects, the good people of this dominion, over whom he presides, which we can safely affirm had gained him their universal esteem and respect, with equal surprize and sorrow, we have seen in our public Gazettes, extracts of a letter said </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> to be wrote by our said chief magistrate, on the 14th [of Dec-] cember last to the Earl of Dartmouth, one of his Maj[e-] sty's principal secretaries of state, most grossly mismisrepr[e-] senting all the good people of this colony, particula[ly] the magistrates, and those whom the people have elected as committees to be the guardians of their inestimable rights and liberties; and as his Excellency has not thought proper to disavow being the author of such letter, we must take it for granted that the extract published is a faithful copy; we therefore think it our indispensable duty in justice to our own reptutations and that of our constitu- ents, who have honoured us with such marks of their con- fidence and esteem, to refute so unjust and unmerited, so defamatory and atrocious a charge. First then we declare, that we know of no instance wherein any committee in this or the neighbouring counties has assumed an autho- rity to inspect the books or any other secrets of the trade of merchants; we admit to have known some instances, where some merchants being suspected of a breach of the association, have voluntarily offered some private letters and books to be inspected, in order to acquit themselves of such charge. He next says, we stigmatize those we discover to have transgressed what we hardly call the laws of the congress, which stigmatizing to use the words in the said extract, "is no other than inviting the vengeance of an outrage- "ous and lawless mob, to be exercised on the unhappy "victims." Several in this borough and county have been held up for public censure for breaches of the asso- ciation ; but no vengeance of any mob or individual has been inflicted on them, not even that fashionable one lately introduced by the troops under the command of General Gage, and we could call upon sundry persons here who were thus stigmatized to justify this assertion. We with his Excellency had deign'd to name the coun- ty, where the committee had proceeded so fart as to swear the men of their independant company to execute all or- ders which they should give them, as it is a piece of in- formation entirely new to us, as well as that of every other county forming an indepen[da]nt company for the avowed purpose, as he says, of protecting their commit- tees, and to be employed against government, if occasion require. We hope all the dark plots of our most secret or declared enemies will prove Ineffectual in bringing mat- ters to that most unhappy issue; and we h[a]ve so high an opinion of the virtue of our countrymen, that we look up- on the solemnity of an oath altogether unnecessary to stimulate them to stand forth firm and intrepid upon all just occasions, in support of their civil and religious rights and liberties. Whilst we were thus fondly flattering our- selves that we had in his Excellency a most powerful ad- vocate in order to accomodate the unhappy disputes subsisting between Great-Britain and her Colonies, we leave the world to judge what pognant sorrow we must feel on the discovery that it was a vain delusion, and that instead of those offices we expected, he was all the time widening the breach by misrepresenting so greatly our conduct to those in power ; and we now discover from his Excellency's said letter, that his gentle and lenient con- duct, which we were too ready to attribute to the regard he professed, and which we flattered ourselves he had for his government, proceeded only from his fears of the dis- grace of a disappointmen, and we find as soon as it was known that letter would be made public, the mask was thrown off, and the first step taken to open the eyes of the people was, the seizing of the gunpowder in the public magazine, in the most secret manner ; how far such a manoeuvre is justifiable is not our intention at present to enquire into, that being a point on which the public will undoubtedly undertake to judge for themselves, but we cannot help giving it as our opinion, that his Excellency's answer to the address of the respectable corporaton of the city of WIlliamsburg on that occasion, is highly disrespect- ful and evasive. And now fellow-countrymen, let us by our steady perseverance in virtue and unanimity convince his Excellency, when he says, that every step we take must inevitably defeat its own purpose, that he (to use the phrase of our late truly worthy and noble Governor) has not augur'd right. We thought ourselves under the indispensable necessity of making the foregoing strictures on the above-mention- ed letter, lest our silence might be construed by our coun- trymen or others, into a tacit confession of our guilt : And now we submit to the public how far his Excellency merits the continuance of that unlimited confidence here- tofore placed in him ; the tribute of our respect we are still willing to pay him as our chief magistrate and the re- presentative of our most gracious Sovereign, to whom we shall always pay all due obedience. Ordered that the clerk send a copy of these proceedings to Messrs. Dixon and Hunter, and Mr. John Hunter Holt, to be published ; and they are desired to publish them in their next Gazettes. BENJAMIN CROOKER, Clerk. NORFOLK May 11, 1775 THE usual time of the meeting of the merchants of this colony having been postponed and rendered very uncertain, to the great detriment and inconvenience of trade ; - The merchants in this town and of Portsmouth at a meeting duly called taking the same into considerati- on, determined, by a considerable majority, to propose to the gentlemen with whom they have business in the different parts of the country, to hold a meeting at this place on the first day of June next, which they now beg leave to do by this public notice. If the gentlemen to whom this proposition is made, should object either to the time or place, they will acquiesce with them, upon time- ly notice being given ; - or if it shall be anticipated by an earlier meeting at Williamsburg, they will not fail in a due attendance there. Signed in behalf of the meeting, WILLIAM ATCHISON, Chairman. ALL persons interested in the estate of George Blisard (a Virginian) lately drowned on his passge from Calais, are desired to apply to Charles Perry at New-York. NORFOLK, MAY 11, 1775. TO BE SOLD, A very likely NEGRO LAD, a complete barber and hair-dresser, and has been used to waiting on a gen- tleman. For terms apply to the Printer. 49-51. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [Th]e following HINTS are submitted to the Pub- lic, by a person who has had a good deal of experience in the management of FLAX. IN the first place, a deep soil is properest for Flax-seed, if it be a little inclined to clay, it is nothing the worse ; it should have two or three ploughings, but as the cultivation of po- tatoes is yearly much practised, the ground which is well dunged for the potatoes will sel- dom fail of producting a good crop of flax next season ; it should be twice ploughed, and all the weeds carefully raked off ; let it be har- rowed before the seed is sowed, and if the ground be rich, sow at least two bushels per acre; harrow it exceeding well after sowing, and if the soil be light, roll it with a wooden roller. Farmers are in general too late in sow- ing their seed, for before the the flax is ripe the heat and drought are so great, that flax is very subject to be fired. The seed has hither- to been too much the object of attention, which occasions them to let the flax become too ripe before pulling. But the greatest error they run into is, not water-rotting the flax, instead whereof they expose it too much to the weather, in order to get it fit for threshing out the feed; for by laying it on the grass, and receiving the night dews, and afterwards the hot sun, it dis- charges too much of the oils, which renders the flax hard and stubborn. They would do well to get what is called a rippeling comb (it is a little larger than a coarse hemp-heckle) and immediately after the flax is pulled up, make it up in small handfuls, and pull the top of the flax through it, and it will take off the seed; let the seed be well dried in the sun, and then take it into the barn and thresh it. The flax, immediately after rippeling, should be bound up in small beets, and have a pond prepared, where a small supply of water should constant- ly run in ; the softer the water the better ; but if the water is hard, get a parcel of Brackin (they are sometimes called fearns) and lay a quantity in the bottom of the pond ; lay the flax slant-ways, with the roots at the bottom, as the top end requires a longer time to rot, and the water is warmer at the top of the pond than at the bottom, which of course will rot sooner ; there can be no fixed time allowed for its continuing in the pond, as the warmth or coldness of the weather, and hardness or soft- ness of the water, will make a material odds in the time of the flax being fully rotted. After it has remained some time, examine it frequently, and take a little out, and after it is dried, if the reed comes easily from the boon by rubbing, it is then time to take it out ; then lay it on the bank of the pond till it is well drained, afterwards slide the band neart the top, and set it upon the end, with the roots spread out, in order that the air may pass through it, as well as to prevent its falling down ; after it is perfectly dry, take it in. But as break- ing and swingling it by manual labour is very expensive, and besides not done to perfection, I would earnestly recommend the erecting of flax-mills, in different parts of the conntry ; they will not take more water than fulling- mills. I.H. NORFOLK, APRIL 6, 1775. TO THE PUBLIC. BY the purchase of Mr. Brown's share in the Printing-Office established in this borough, and by the dissolution of the late concern of William Duncan and Co. the subscriber has become a principal proprietor and sole manager of the press, and humbly solicits the favor of the pub- lic towards an undertaking which if pro- perly conducted may prove of general advantage. Many have been the difficul- ties with which the business of this press has hitherto been obstructed : The sub- scriber enters upon the office encumbered with the bad effects of those difficulties, which, however, he will make it his study to remove, and flatters himself with the prospect of success. - He need not men- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> tion the peculiar advantages his situation affords for an undertaking of this nature ; in the first trading town in the colony, where the earliest intelligence can be pro- cured from abroad, and a constant com- munication maintained, by means of the rivers, with all parts of this well watered dominion, so that his most distant subscri- bers, he trusts, will never have cause to complain of any remissness in forwarding their papers. By a steady attention to variety and novelty he hopes to furnish amusement to his readers, while a careful collection of the useful and instructive adds profit to their pleasure." An impartial detail of public transacti- ons, with such compositions as may be con- ducive to the welfare of his country, or throw any light on the important subjects that engross the attention of all ranks of people in these unhappy times, shall meet a ready publication. - Advertisements, articles of news, essays, and whatever else may be proper for a weekly paper will be thankfully received and duly inserted. The greatest care shall be taken to distri- bute the papers in the speediest method, and to give every satisfaction to the pub- lic. - The subscriber cannot conclude without again requesting the encourage- ment of a colony, always desirous to pro- mote every undertaking of general utility. With great respect, the publisher subscribes himself, the public's devoted and most obedient servant, JOHN HUNTER HOLT. ADVERTISEMENTS. NORFOLK, April 27, 1775. BOOK-BINDING In all its branches carried on at the PRINTING-OFFICE, Where may be had all sorts of STATIONARY. NORFOLK, APRIL 27, 1775. ANTHONY PEASLEY, STAY-MAKER, At Mr. REYNOLDS'S near the corner of Church-Street, BEGS leave to acquaint the Ladies who may be pleased to favor him with their com- mands, that they may depend on being serve'd in the best manner, with care and diligence, and at the most reason- able rates. NONPAREIL WILL stand this season at Mr. PHRIPP's on Mondays, and Fridays at Kemp's landing, and the rest of his time at the subscri- ber's on the bay side. His pedigree and qualities are too well known to require a description. He will cover -at the same rates as last year. 47-49. JOHN THOROWGOOD. The Imported HORSE, Young CARVER, FOUR years Old this Summer, stands at the Subscribers at the Great Bridge ; Covers Mares, at 30 Shillings the Leap, or three Pounds the Season. - Good Pastu- rages, (but none warranted to return if Stolen or Strayed.) CARVER, was got by old CARVER, a Horse the property of his Majesty, by the famous York-Shire Lake Mare, Lady-Legs. For further Particulars,th, - See the Horse. CHARLES MAYLE. March 8th, 1775. (tf) 40 NORFOLK, April 11, 1775. FOR SALE, for CASH only : BETWEEN four and five ton British made Cordage, and a quantity of Sail-cloth. - for terms apply to WILLIAM CHISHOLM. (3) 45 </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> EDENTON, APRIL 3, 1775 TO be sold on Monday the first day of May next, at public Vendue at Edenton, the perishable estate of John Hodgson, Esq. deceased ; constit- ing of a quantity of Jamaica and Windward island Rum, and other valuable articles. - Twelve months credit will be allowed ... to the commodities, and money insisted on in discharge of all such contracts. (3) 46 W. FERGUSON, Adminst. North-Carolina, Currituck County, April 3, 1775. FOR SALE, A VALUABLE tract of Land, near Currituck Court-house, held for one hundred acres (but appears to be more) with one hundred and eight bearing apple trees, and three hundred peach trees, a- bout half a mile from the water or sound. - For particulars apply to the Sheriff, JO. NICHOLSON. NORFOLK, March 23, 1775. TO BE SOLD, ONE share of the Thistle Distillery, be- longing to the estate of John Gilchrist, deceased ; and another share belonging to the late copartnary of Campbell and Gilchrist. - For terms apply to the subscriber. If they are not disposed of before the next meeting of the merchants at Williamsburg, they will then be set up at public sale before the Raleigh tavern. Credit will be given the Purchaser, giving bond with security, to bear interest from the date. ARCHD. CAMPBELL. FALMOUTH, April 5, 1775. RUN away from the sloop Susannah, Capt. John Dow, about the 5th ultimo, a negro man named NED, about 40 years of age, 5 feet ten inches high, much pitted with the small-pox, has a remarkable sore on his right leg, is fond of liquour, and when intoxi- cated has an impediment in his speech, is very deceitful, and will no doubt endeavour to pass for a free man. Had on when he went away, a gray kersey short coat, almost new, with metal buttons, and breeches of the same cloth, a spotted cotton jacket, a pair of yarn hose, and an old fine hat. - Any person, delivering said negro to receive a reward of FIVE POUNDS if apprehended in this colony, and TEN POUNDS if in any other. - I forewarn all masters of vessels and others, from har- bouring, employing, or carrying off said negro, at their peril. (3) 46 GEORGE HAMILTON NORFOLK, April 4, 1775. WE the subscribers intend to leave the Colony soon. COLIN CAMPBELL, (tf) 44 DURRANT LONG. NORFOLK, April 5, 1775. THOSE who have any demands against the estate of Mr. Robert Clark, are desired to bring them in properly proved, to SAMUEL INGLIS. Adminst. (6) 44 NORFOLK, MAY 4, 1775 THE partnership of HARMANSON and HARVEY being dissolved, all person indebted to said partnership are requested to be speedy in payment, and those that have any accounts against the partnership are desired to bring them in to WILLIAM HARVEY. Who has for sale ,Jamaica Spirits, Madeira Wine of the New-York Quality, Coffee, Chocolate, Bar Iron, and Wheat Fans, also, a pair of Lead Pumps for a Vessel. NORFOLK, May 1, 1775. FOR LIVERPOOL. THE ship Greenwood, Mackey Reed master, will sail in a fortnight, can take in (be- sides what is engag'd) about 120 hogsheads or 600 barrels, on liberty of consignment ; she has also excellent accom- modations for passengers. - For terms apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH. </div> NORFOLK: Printed by JOHN H. HOLT & Co. at the Printing-Office near the Market-House; where Subscriptions for this Paper are taken in at 12s. 6d. per ANNUM: Advertisements (of a moderate Length) inserted at 3s. the first Week and 2s. each Week after. - All Kinds of Printing-Work executed in the neateast Manner, with Care and Expedition ; and BOOKS bound in a neat Manner, on the most reasonable Terms. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John H. Holt & Co., publisher. Title A name given to the resource The Virginia Gazette, or, The Norfolk Intelligencer Number 49. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Page [4] Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> p>THURSDAY, November 7, 1771. Number 287. THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE. Open to ALL PARTIES, but influenced by NONE. <div class="column"> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Mr. RIND, ABOUT ninety years after Bacon's rebellion we had an impartial and circumstantial account of its rise, progress, and termination. That precious little morsel of our history deserves to be preserved. Ninety years hence posterity may have as valuable a history of the late proceedings in Carolina. It is scarce to be expected at this time, when both the Regulators and their enemies deny, with all asseveration, every charge exhibited by one against the other; probably with very little candour on both sides. Should the inclosed find a place in your Gazette, I should be pleased to see it contribute to extort histories of the Carolina troubles, carefully exhibiting its causes, &c. Though I question not but they would be partial, we might, however, from the two best pieces, on different sides, attain something like truth. I am, Sir, your, &c. ARISTIDES. ADDRESS TO PHOCION. On voyait alors des scenes bien disserentes. D'un cotè le désespoir et la suite d'une partie de la nation: De l' autre de nouvelles sêtes à Versailles-Trianon bati, &c. &c. A COMPLETE detail of those facts which preceded the slaughter at Almance would, no doubt, give particular pleasure to public curiosity. It is very difficult for a stranger to combine the detached relations of parti- cular incidents, so as to form a complete idea of the whole transaction. Indeed the Pennsylvania Gazette, of Au- gust 15, contains almost the only connected account we have. It appears to have been digested from the papers, and verbal informations, of Herman Husbands, when he was in that city. That paper has every appearance of truth that can be desired, and this, among others, that it remains unrefuted; and, as to the principles which governed the Regulators, it is authority, than which there can be no better. You will observe in that account, that the Regulators did not [illegible] too ready to return, [illegible] if [illegible] piece abovementioned be [illegible] men of North Carolina [illegible] seems as though [illegible] because [illegible] [illegible] Besides that paper we have only such facts as appear in various vindications of the Anti-regulators, some of which are difficult to excuse. A publication in our Gazette gave an account of Col. Cornell's frolic at Newbern, when Leonidas was honour- ed with the faggot. To that account was subjoined a defence of the conduct, held toward the Regulators. I imagined, from a perusal of those matters, that corporal correction was not confined to the soldiers for the mere purposes of discipline. Read that paper. You say that Col. Tryon wished, and endeavoured, to promote universal and impartial justice. That is very difficult for the head of a party. Consult the Penn- sylvania Gazette above mentioned. It is good to hear both parties. The universality and impartiality of his justice may there appear. However, to drop the subject of a character, for which I have not the smallest vene- ration, can it be averred that, in your courts, universal and impartial justice prevailed--prevailed free from il- legal shackles and incumbrances? Was there neither actual nor virtual combination among the limbs of the law to extort unwarranted, and often enormous, fees? Was there any law, when the troubles began, to restrain their rapacity? Did not the expençes to a plaintiff, for a small debt recovered, frequently equal, nay exceed the debt? To answer in the negative would evince great- er hardiness than sincerity. Col. Fanning and others were found guilty of extortions upon several indictments: But the extortions, you say, were so trivial that very lenient fines were imposed; a circumstance, which with you (lawyers perhaps) evinces the futility of the obnoxi- ous grievances. Those, I suppose, were extortions of office: If so, it is very probable, they were trivial, each in particular. But will not an accumulation of any, say the smallest extortions, amount to an intolerable grievance? Ought not the fine imposed by the Judge, to have been sufficient to deter the guilty from repetitions ? Was it not evident that the prosecutors acted in behalf of others, as well as themselves? Could they promise themselves any other benefit from the imposition of high fines, than a cessation of those extortions? People prove their com- plaints to be grounded in reason, and the Judge, as a patron to delinquents, dismisses them unredressed, and covered with shame and confusion. (Amazing con- nivance! which, lege ruentis acervi, may be extended at discretion.) It is not in the human heart to brook that situation. The Judge may therefore be considered, next to Col. Fanning, as a principal incendiary of the late sedition. Redress under injury is recommended by even Machiavel, that preceptor to tyrants; otherwise private revenge will operate in either a public or private manner. The following query is not to be understood as [illegible]: I ask, for information, if no part of the [illegible] a proportion to the profits of certain </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> officers, over whom his guardianship of the laws gives him controul? If not, he may be an imprudent Judge, and ignorant politician; but, if yes, he is open to suspicion. To countenance, to connive, at the smallest extortion of public officers, is inexcusable in a Judge; but if those extortions be, in any respect, to his own benefit, his de- merit exceeds all censure. The causes assigned, for so general a spirit of licenti- ousness, are not grounded in probability or experience. What a crude suggestion (usually demonstrative of the badness of the heart and head of the author) that the Regulators intended to have usurped the province ! Such is a charge brought in a late paper against them. The propagation of a lie neither did nor could cause the Ca- rolina sedition. Men feel a distress before they hazard their lives and fortunes for relief; neither do they put them to hazard, but, when other methods have failed, it becomes their last remedy. You say Governor Tryon gave orders to the Attorney General to prepare indict- ments for every accusation which should be presented to him, in the very breath in which you speak of the vigour of his exertions to redress grievances. Then there were grievances, to redress which those vigorous exertions were necessary; and those orders to the Attorney Gene- ral must, it would seem, have been necessary (being numbered among the Governor's vigorous exertions) be- fore the injured could prefer indictments. Indictments preferred, the grievances made manifest, and redress denied, to what were the people to recur? Whoever is tame in that situation, is tame through coercion, and want of power. You have given a lesson to every go- vernment in America, and, I believe, yours the first government in a condition to give that lesson. There were grievances: Every Regulator, secret and avowed, will give that testimony. Your Assembly acknowledged their reality, when the number of complaints extorted a remedy, last autumn, to some of those grievances. The law was probably passed with great reluctance, and a spirit of resentment, against the principal persons who put [illegible] necessary. They followed [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] I am certain it would have been ho- nester. Nothing could be less likely to restore tranqui- lity than the measures pursued. Indeed, the restoration of tranquility was not intended. An injured people were not likely to deliver up their arms, and the objects of their love and reverence, into the hands of their enemies. Their refusal was foreseen, and, of course, their de- struction (the pretended consequence of their refusal) predetermined. It is odious to justify ill proceedings by partial laws and proclamations, framed on purpose to support those proceedings. They may have weight in the courts of Carolina, but not with the consciences of men, not with their understandings. You are severe on Leonidas for saying the Governor fired before the hour; as though it were not repeatedly published in the Gazettes, by persons, who seemed to be Anti regulators, present in the skirmish. The first ac- count in our Gazette most ridiculously trumpeted forth the glorious victory of Almance ! and was full of barba- rous exultation over the dead countrymen of the writer. That, or the next, account expressly asserted that the Governor fired a few minutes before the two hours (there said to be allowed) were expired. The reason was given; for all must be justified. Certain movements of the Regulators alarmed the Governor, and he thought fit to begin the engagement. Who could doubt the fact (seeing it came from Anti regulators ) that can rely upon Gazette authority. Do your assertions come with great- er? I believed it, and still give it entire credit. Whether true or false, your countrymen have been attacked with success, and that success you say, has happily fancified the measure. Yes, Phocion and you may add the de- vastation of their fields, the arbitrary confiscation of their estates, and the rewards held out to murders (which, if committed in this country, would have shewn the mer- cenary bravoes rewarded at the * gallows.) You may add the extortions and denial of justice, which involved the Regulators, their wives and children, in such com- plicated destruction. Phocion, upon the faith and ho- nour of a person, without a temptation to falshood, I heard, from unquestionable authority a frequent witness of what he advanced, such a relation of the lawyers fancified exorbitances in your country (antecedent to the late troubles) that I thought it no presumption to charge the representatives of Carolina with the utmost deficien- cy of duty. My surprise soon yanished: I was told the As- sembly, the abler, the more active, part consisted of law- yers and officers. Men, capable of the most unjustifiable exactions, were no less capable of leaving their constituents exposed to such exactions. When that authority, is con- firmed by the repeated testimony of persons in this colony; connected with yours, and the uniform testimony of thou- sands, whom you stile renegadoes, what are we to think * I have just thought of Collier, and the Surry venire; so retract that assertion. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> of the passing compliment Leonidas paid to the members of the law in your country, but that (however coarse his expression) it is not destitute of foundation ? Renega- do signifies a renouncer ; banditti, banished men. Those who are expelled their country by illegal exactions, un- constitutional laws, inhuman violences; those who are expelled their country despoiled of the means of sub- sistence, and against whose bosoms the sword of the assassin is invited by promise of recompence, they indeed may be called banditti; but renegadoes are rather those who have driven them to such horrid extremities, renouncers of their brethren, and of all that is amiable in humanity. Are we to close our ears to the complaints of the injured and undone? Are we to regard, as fallacious, their de- clarations, and believe none but their enemies, however preposterous their accusations ? Remain such justice to the southward of Moratue. Consciences, galled and sore, labour to compose their own agitations; but it is a pleasure to observe with what inscrutable magic supreme wisdom has coupled crime and remorse. The real crimes of the Regulators not deserving so rigid a treatment as they have met with, you labour to persuade yourselves they had views the most criminal, the most improbable. Indeed, Phocion, your colony appears terrible. With what a small exaltation of the same spirit might it soar to any enormity! Men, who have none of your party passions, whose minds are warmed with benevolence, la- ment those dreadful deeds, the consequence of oppressions, armed with public authority. Pennsylvania and Virgi- nia might have had their tragedies also. But another spirit animates those governments. I know, in adopting the sentiments I entertain, they would wear a face of absurdity, if applied to almost any other colony. But yours is not, generally speaking, upon a footing with the other colonies. Few of your consi- derable men bave seen their fathers considerable there before them. A great proportion of inhabitants [torn, illegible] of a concourse of emigrants from other countries,[torn, illegible] thither by mercenary motives, whose interests [torn, illegible] who have not as yet, had either time sufficient, [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible]to form that coalition which [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] brethren; but to multitudes in Carolina whose terms are less endearing than elsewhere. The [illegible] is circumscribed, and few can pronounce, with glowing, heartfelt assent, that omnes charitates [illegible] una com- plectuntur. Such being the case, the Anti-regulators, no less than the Regulators, are open to a suspicion of mis- conduct; and facts alone, stated by impartiality, and good information, can determine which have been the most heinous offenders. May a wiser policy, and milder spirit, guide your fu- ture counsels, and prevail with you to restore (it may be a compliment to your new Governor) the unhappy exiles to the cultivation of their farms, and prosecution of their domestic duties. May the more than widowed wives, and orphan children, be re united to their husbands and fathers, and cease, in fine, to eat the bread of bitterness and sorrow. May the memory, and, as far as possible, the consequences of the late feuds, be forever abolished; and may wise, equal, and conscientiously executed, laws give your country greater happiness than she has yet ex- perienced. Vis consili expers mole ruit sua. Vim temperatam dii quoque provehunt In majus. Idem odêre vires Omne nesas animo moventes. As for the rest I have received no impressions, but such as my notions of justice have inspired, from relati- ons on which my judgment relied. Men of no principles eagerly seek to lull the attention of those who might de- tect their practices. I am in guard against their- artifice, and have not always believed their insinuations. I desire no man to be convinced by what has convinced me, or to adopt my opinions, of which, I can only say, that they are expressed with candour. Your writings, like those of Leonidas, are adorned with flowers of a certain rhetoric, rather too common in our American publications: A proof that we are not, as yet, sufficiently removed from barbarity. I shall receive a chaplet of those flowers from Phocion, or a sentence to the faggot from Col. Cornell, and his companions, with all imaginable satisfaction. The treatment my performance may receive, will not alter the principle by which it is dictated. If it has errors (as nothing is more common) let them be corrected. To acquire a truth, and lose an error, is a double advantage, to which no person is more sensible than ARISTIDES. Petersburg, October 20, 1771. P.S. A government has rarely been overturned by a first sedition. Happy the government which examines into, and carefully corrects the causes of the first. Ano- ther is sure to arise, the causes of the first subsisting. The same causes produce the same effects. The terror which benumbs the audacity of the turbulent, is insensibly dissi- pated The government grows secure : They with re- venge to gratify, become more deliberate, more deter- mined, and therefore more dangerous. However successful </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> an insurrection may be in the colony where it originates, I know for a long time to come) it must yield to the united efforts of the other colonies, that is, it must give place. The insurgents will retire to the frontiers, and re- vive the days of the Italian banditti, when almost every city had banished one half of its inhabitants. In the mean time what must be the distress of that colony ! It was wise and prudent in the colonies adjoining to Carolina, to allow the fugitive Regulators an asylum. Men should never be driven to desperation; the desperate never com- pelled together. Our President's proclamation was a mere compliment to Carolina. The federal governments owe a civility to each other, but no Regulator was mo- lested in this colony. Governed by men of honour we see our laws in Virginia carried easily into execution. The authority our Magistrates derive from the law, ren- dered venerable by the influence of their private virtues, answer all the purposes of standing armies, and levies of troops. There is little occasion to arm against a people whose happiness is the aim of its government. WILLIAMSBURG, Nov. 7. To his Excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of DUNMORE, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Gover- nor General of the colony and dominion of VIRGINIA, and Vice Admiral of the same. May it please your EXCELLENCY, We his Majesty's dutiful and affectionate subjects, the merchants and traders of this colony, beg leave to approach your Lordship with our very sincere congratulations upon your safe arrival to your govern- ment and to assure you that we feel ourselves impressed with the most lively sentiments of gratitude to his Ma- jesty for his gracious attention to the welfare of this colony, in appointing a Nobleman of your distinguished rank and abilities to govern and reside among us, at a time when oar minds were deeply affected by the loss of the much lamented Lord BOTETOURT, your Lord- ship's noble predecessor. A tear is justly due to the memory of that amiable man, and most excellent Governor; but we felicitate ourselves in the pleasing prospect of happiness, from the upright- ness and wisdom of an administration, which, from a fitter colony, has received the most cordial thanks and universal applause. My Lord, the commerce of this country being cer- tainly an object of no small consequence to the British empire, we entertain no doubt of its meeting with your Excellency's warmest patronage and encouragement. We take this opportunity of declaring our inviolable fidelity to his Majesty's sacred person and government, and of our resolution to contribute every thing in our power to render your Lordship's administration agreea- ble and happy. His Lordship's A N S W E R. GENTLEMEN, [torn, illegible] with infinite satisfaction this address, ex- [torn, illegible] of your fidelity to his Majesty's person and [torn, illegible] and of your obliging [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] commerce of this country, it shall always be an object of my greater care and attention; and it shall be my; constant study to deserve the high honour conferred on me by being appointed to succeed a Governor who had made himself so universally approved, and whose death is now so justly lamented. On Tuesday last died, in the 83d Year of his Age, the Honourable JOHN BLAIR, Esq; a Gentleman who, in the Course of his long Life, discharged the Offices of Representative, Auditor, Judge, Privy Counsellor, and President of the Colony, with unblemished Integrity. The Virtues of his private Character have been but rarely equalled and, perhaps, never yet excelled. Captain FOY is appointed Auditor, in the Room of the Honourable JOHN BLAIR, Esq; deceased. Last Tuesday, at the General Court, George Dalton, and George Gray, for horsestealing, and John King, for burglary, received sentence of death; and Colin Campbell, for maiming, was burnt in the hand. VIRGINIA, sc. By his Excellency JOHN Earl of DUNMORE, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS complaint has been made to me, upon oath, by Benjamin Clark of the county of Lu- nenburg, that Daniel Mackey, of the said county, did, some time in the year 1770, maliciously bite off one of the ears of the said Benjamin, and otherwise barba- rously maim him, for which offence he was examined be- fore a Magistrate, and while a recognizance of bail was making out for his appearance at court, to undergo an examination for the said offence, he found means to make his escape, appeared not at the court appointed for the purpose, nor has yet surrendered himself, but goes armed against all legal authority, and in defiance of an escape warrant, which has been granted for apprehend- ing him: I have therefore thought fit, by and with the consent and advice of his Majesty's Council, to issue this proclamation, in his Majesty's name, hereby offering a reward of TEN POUNDS to any person, who shall ap- prehend and bring to justice the said Daniel Mackey. And I do also require all officers, both civil and military, and all other his Majesty's subjects, within this dominion, to be aiding and assisting herein, as they shall answer the contrary at their peril. Given under my hand, at Williamsburg, this 6th day of November, 1771, and in the twelfth year of his Majesty's reign. DUNMORE. GOD SAVE THE KING. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> FOUND, by the Printer hereof, a BAG con- taining GOLD. The Owner may have it on Application to him. THE young man who advertises himself in this gazette, No. 284, as coming from Nassau Hall college, New Jersey, and as wanting a tutor's birth in a family, is de- sired to apply to W. Rind, in order to be acquainted with the proposals of a person who wants such. BEING very desirous to settle all my affairs, and to release the Gentlemen who at my request became trustees from their engagements for me, I propose to sell at Rocky Ridge, on Monday the 2d of December next, to the highest bidders, 2500 acres of exceeding rich and valuable L A N D, lying just below the falls of James river, in the county of Chesterfield, on which is an ex- ceeding good dwelling house, and all conveniences for cropping, There will be land enough sown in wheat to produce 5000 bushels. A stream of water runs through it sufficient for a mill. I likewise intend to sell the ware- houses and many lots in Rocky Ridge, the valuable fer- ries on each side the river, the fishery known by the name of Sandy Bar, with several hundred acre lots in Hen- rico, and many lots in Shockoe. At the same time will be sold 200 Negroes, and stocks of all sorts. The time of payment will be agreed on at the day of sale. Those who have an inclination to purchase may be shown the premises by applying to Mr. David Pattison. - W. BYRD. N B. The land will be sold altogether, or in parcels, as on the day of sale shall appear most adviseable. At the RALEIGH On Wednesday next, being the 13th instant, Will be performed A CONCERT OF VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: The vocal parts by Miss HALLAM, Miss STORER, and Mr. WOOLLS. With select pieces on the MUSICAL GLASSES, and PIANO-FORTE. To begin exactly at 6 o'clock. Tickets to be had at the bar of the Raleigh, and at the post office, at five shillings each. There will be music provided for such of the Ladies and Gentlemen as chuse to dance after the con- cert. ESSEX, October 25, 1771. To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on the last Thurs- day in November, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, ALL that tract or parcel of LAND lying in Pet- worth parish and Gloucester county, known by the name of Paradise. The quantity for which quit rents have been paid is 1140 acres, but it will be ascertained by survey before the day of sale; and it is expected it will measure about 1300 acres. It lies very convenient to Portopotank inspection of tobacco on a creek of York river, and [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] of which is exceedingly good, and well [torn, illegible] William Pollard, who lives near the land, will be kind enough to shew it to any person who may chuse to look over it. The proprietors of this land live in the pro- vince of Maryland, who have authorized me to dispose of it, and have possessed me with their title papers, for the inspection of those who chuse to purchase. I will make a private bargain for the land between this and the day of sale, but if I do not, the terms will be then made known by JOHN LEE. To be SOLD, at Dumfries, in Prince William county, the 2d day of December, Thirty choice S L A V E S , Part of them for cash, and part for twelve months credit. Their titles will be warranted, for which undoubted se- curity will be given if required. To be SOLD, at Loudoun court-house, the 9th of December, Twenty-five choice Virginia born SLAVES, Part for cash, and part for twelve months credit. Their titles will be warranted, for which undoubted security will be given if required. WHEREAS the estate of Benjamin Grymes cannot be got in order for sale by the 25th instant, there will, on that day, be sold, at the place where the said Grymes lives, for ready money, as many Negroes and horses as will raise about 1500l, and the residue of his estate, con- sisting of about 120 Negroes, several horses, oxen, wag- gons, carts, houshold furniture, and books; also about 2000 acres of land, upon Mattapony river, in Spotsylvania county, which will be laid off in lots and put under in- closures, will be sold on the first Monday in February, at the said plantation where the said Grymes now lives, which is about 6 miles from Fredericksburg, on credit till the 25th day of April, 1773, the purchasers giving bond and security to the trustees, who will attend the sale and make a good title. Five per cent discount will be allowed for ready money; and all bonds not discharged at the time they become due, to bear interest from their date. The two vessels before advertised, being a brig and a schooner, about 100 tons burthen each, will be sold by the subscriber, at any time between this and the day of sale. ANTHONY THORNTON, jun, Agent to the trustees. N. B. There are among the Negroes some good col- liers, carters, forgemen, watermen, and a very good furnace keeper. November 1, 1771. FREDERICKSBURG, November 4, 1771. ALL persons having any demands against the estate of the late Dr. John Sutherland, are desired to make them known to the subscribers, or one of them, on or before the next April General Court, that they may be settled and discharged. Those indebted are re- quested to make payment by the above time, as no longer indulgence will be granted, FIELDING LEWIS, JOSEPH JONES. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> To be SOLD, pursuant to the will of John Morton Jordan, Esq; deceased, His tract of LAND in Richmond county, lying on Rap- pahannock river, containing upwards of 3000 acres; the land is well timbered, and great part thereof very good. Also to be sold, his lots, store house, warehouses, and wharf, in the town of Leeds. The terms may be known by applying to THOMAS JETT, Executor, *** All persons indebted to Mr., Jordan, and Mess. John Morton Jordan and company, are desired to be speedy in their payments. AGREEABLE to an order of Chesterfield court will be let to the lowest undertaker, the moving and repairing two large warehouses at Rocky Ridge, in the town of Manchester, on Friday the 15th of November ARCHIBALD CARY, ROBERT GOODE, BERNARD MARKHAM. AS I have removed from my seat, I am willing to rent it to any Gentleman for a term of years: It is plea- santly situated on Gray's creek, in Surry county, about two and a half miles from the river, opposite James Town, and hath thereon the following improvements: A brick dwelling house, with two rooms and a passage be- low stairs, and the same above, a large kitchen, dairy, and all other convenient houses, together with a garden and yard, all built within these four years. As I propose con- tinuing my Negroes on the said plantation, I would not chuse to rent any of the land with the houses, except a sufficient quantity for pasturage. There appears to be a very extensive opening for one in the practice of physic: Any Gentleman of that profession would be very conveni- ently settled. For further particulars apply. to me in Cobham, near the said plantation. JACOB FAULCON. To be SOLD to the biggest bidder, on Thursday the 19th of December, at Sussex court house, being court day, A VALUABLE tract of LAND, on Nottaway river, containing 1200 acres, or thereabouts, well situated for making corn, wheat, and tobacco. Credit will be given, I2 or 18 months, it required, for the greatest part of the purchase money, giving bond, with good security, to JOHN SYME. NORFOLK, November 4, 1771. To be SOLD by the subscriber, on the most reasonable terms for ready money, at their store opposite Mr. Maximilian Calvert's house A VARIETY of white and coloured THREADS, with sundry other European and West India GOODS. JOHN CARMONT. & Co. To be SOLD by the subscriber, living in Pittsylvania county, on six months credit, ONE thousand two hundred acres of LAND, lying in the said county, on the branches of Elkhorn creek, about two miles from Peytonbsurg, which said tract of land I purchased from the executor of Robert Wade, jun. deceased. Any person inclinable to purchase the same may know the terms by applying to JOHN COX. To be SOLD by the subscriber, the following tracts of LAND and LOTS: NINE hundred acres in the county of Orange, part of the Brookesby tract, the soil well adapted for corn, wheat, and tobacco and as good a range as [illegible] colony, [illegible, torn] county of [illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] Queen county plea- santly situated upon [torn, illegible] house land, subject to the dower of Mrs. Catherine Leigh. 10 lots in the borough of Norfolk, on Smith’s creek, most of them water lots. 5 lots in the most flourishing town of Beaufort, on Rappahannock river. Three years credit will be given for the land in King and Queen, and the rest as can be agreed on with the purchasers. For terms for the lots in Norfolk apply to Mr. Philip Car- brough, and the rest to the subscriber in Fredericksburg. EDWARD VOSS. To be SOLD by the subscriber, A VERY pretty and convenient situation, agreeable either for public or private life, with good buildings thereon, such as are fit for the reception of a Gentleman; the dwelling house almost new, with 5 rooms below stairs and 3 above, with the stairs passage, brick chimnies, a brick cellar the whole length of the house, and all other out houses, kitchen, quarter, smokehouse, dairy, corn- house, stable, a barn now on the stocks, and many other convenient houses, with a paled garden I20 feet square, both apple and peach orchards, and several good springs. Great part of the land is very level and well timbered, and is a very fine soil for tobacco, with manure none better, also good for corn, wheat, or any other grain. It is likewise convenient to churches, mills, and warehouse, and not more than 4 miles from York and Chickabomony rivers, where is always to be got fish, fowl, and oysters, very plentifully in their season. There is nothing but the great and many disappointments I have met with in the way I have lived (by trusting too many villains, who have greedily swallowed down my effects, without giving the least thanks for it, much less the notion of ever paying what they justly owe, which is one reason, and by being fond and very desirous to pay my debts, is another) which could have prevailed upon me to part with this place, so conveniently situated in the very heart of the country. There will be a good title made to the purchaser, and possession given at Christmas. Whoever inclines to pur- chase may know the terms by applying to me on the premises. JAMES DILLARD. N. B. The purchaser shall have a bargain in the above land. SOUTHAMPTON, October 7, 1771. Pursuant to the last will and testament of Mr. Lewis Davis, deceased, will be exposed to public sale, on Fri- day the 13th of December next, on the premises, A TRACT of good LAND, containing, by estimation, 200 acres, lying on Nottaway river, joining the land of Mr. Richard Williams, in Nansemond county, about 4 miles from the mouth of said river, and about half a mile from a landing. It is well wooded, watered, and timbered with oak and cypress. A good herring fishery may be cleared thereon. There is on the premises a small dwelling house and some out houses, apple and peach orchards. The time of payment will be agreed on at the sale. Bond with approved security will be required by NICHOLAS MAGET, executor. TAKEN up in Botetourt, on Catawba creek, a small black horse, 5 years old, branded PK. Posted, and appraised to 4l, 10s. GEORGE [torn, illegible] </div> <h5>Page 3</h5</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> RUN away from the subscriber, living in Amherst county, near the Tobacco Row mountains, about the middle of September last, a middle sized outlandish Negro man, he can speak English to be understood, has a remarkable flesh mould between his eyes, about the size of a small walnut, his right leg has a large scar on it, and his left knee appears to have been put out of joint when small; his cloathing is oznabrig and cotton. Whoever apprehends the said slave, and secures him so that I get him again, shall receive a reward of TWEN- TY SHILLINGS, besides what the law allows. HENRY FRANKLIN. JAMES CITY, November 7, 1771. RUN away on the 2d of this instant, a Negro man named JAMES, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, 24 years old, is a good sawyer; had on blue stock- ings, and a pair of old shoes, the rest of his cloathing the same as other plantation Negroes generally wear, has a remarkable down look, and two large knots, occasioned, I suppose, by a whip. He formerly belonged to Mr. Ezekiel Lane, on the Eastern Shore, Whoever takes up the said Negro, and delivers him to me at Green Spring, or secures him in any gaol, shall receive FOR- TY SHILLINGS, and if out of the colony FIVE POUNDS, and all reasonable charges, paid by EDMUND BACON. N. B. I forewarn all masters of vessels to employ or take him off at their peril. STOLEN from the subscriber's waggon, in Frede- ricksburg, on the 26th of September at night, a black mare, about 14 hands high, well made, and paces, one eye out, but cannot say which, branded I R on one of her shoulders, and shod before. They took off with her the waggon saddle. Any person bringing her to me in Augusta, or to Mr. Benjamin Johnston in Fredericksburg, shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS reward, and on conviction of the thief FIVE POUNDS, besides what the law allows. THOMAS SLAUGHTER. STOLEN in the night of the 7th instant, out of the stable of Mr. Matthew Moody, in Williamsburg, a small black horse, bought of John Carlyle, Esq; in Alexandria, branded on the near shoulder and buttock I C. and has a notch cut in the top of his left ear. Whoever will apprehend the thief, or give notice to the subscriber, so that the offender may be brought to justice, shall, upon conviction, receive FIVE POUNDS re- ward, or if offered to be sold, the person or persons who secures the horse and party, shall be entitled to the same reward. THOMAS WALL.M TAKEN up at the neck of land in Chesterfield, a small black horse, about 4 feet high, with a dull star in his forehead, saddle spots on his back, bis near hind foot white, and branded on the near buttock G, It's tail appears to have been bobbed some time ago, and considerably grown out. [torn, illegible] ODSON. TAKEN up [torn, illegible] Lancaster [torn, illegible] eye, switch tail and hang[torn,illegible] hands and a half high. Appraised [torn, illegible] OBERTS TAKEN up in Charlotte, a black horse colt, branded →. Appraised to 2l. ROBERT SMITH. TAKEN up in Mecklenburg, near Capt. Cox's, a chestnut sorrel horse, about 4 feet and a half high, 6 years old, paces naturally, with two white feet, a hanging mane and switch tail, branded on the near but- tock S, a small star in his forehead, and a saddlespot on his off shoulder. Posted, and appraised to 81. THOMAS NETHEREY. TAKEN up, a bay mare colt, supposed to be a year old early last spring, or 2 this fall, about 4 feet 4 inches high, has no white about her, is neither docked or branded. Posted, and appraised to 41. DAVID COSBY. TAKEN up in Buckingham, near the head of Ap- pamattox, a dark bay horse, about 8 years old, about 4 feet 8 inches high, branded on the near shoulder N A, with a small sprig tail, one of his upper fore teeth out, and has but one eye. Posted, and appraised to 61. 10s. THOMAS PATTESON. TAKEN up inBedford, a dark bay horse, about 5 or 6 years old, about 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, branded on the near shoulder something resembling an R, and on the near buttock I M, a star in his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, trots and paces flow, had on a large bell, with a small piece broke out of the edge of it. Posted, and appraised to 51. 2s. 6d. OBADIAH PATTISON. TAKEN up on Buck Mountain creek, in Albemarle, a dark bay mare and yearling colt, both near of a colour, the mare is about 4 feet 5 or 6 inches high, and each of their hind feet white; the colt is branded T; the mare's brand is not perceivable. THOMAS SNOW. TAKEN up in Botetourt, on the south side of James river, a bay mare, branded on the near shoulder something resembling an H, and on the near buttock 0, with a small star in her forehead, and a saddle spot on the near side of her back, trots naturally, about 12 and a half hands high, and about 9 years old. Posted, and appraised to 1l. 17s. JOHN TAYLOR. TAKEN up at the Tinkling Spring, in Augusta, a bay mare, about 13 hands high, 6 years old, neither docked or branded. Posted, and appraised to 41. ROBERT THOMPSON. TAKEN up in Amherst, on Stovall's creek, a dark bay horse, about 4 feet 6 inches high, branded on the near shoulder M, paces naturally, with a small star in his forehead, half his mane roached, his tail bobbed [torn, illegible] is about 6 years old. Posted, and ap- praised [torn, illegible] EDMUND HODGES. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> DUMFRIES, October 22, 1771. THE subscriber intending for Britain next spring, begs the favour of those who have open accounts, standing on his books, to make a settlement as soon as con- venient, which he hopes will be before he is obliged to leave the colony, By this means any dispute will be pre- vented, that otherwise might possibly arise after his de- parture, and he would willingly chuse to leave every matter clear to his successor. The store will be continued, as usual, under the directi- on of Mr. Alexander Campbell. CUMBERLAND WILSON. To be SOLD, pursuant to a decree of the county court of Gloucester, on the 11th day of November, if fair, if not the next fair day. THIRTEEN likely Virginia born SLAVES belonging to the estate of the Rev. Robert Yates, deceased. The sale will be at the plantation of Mrs. Mary Fates, within 3 miles of Capahosiek ferry. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on giving bond and security to THE GUARDIAN. WILLIAM HOLT, of Amelia county, intends to leave the colony for a few months. For S A L E , THE NOTED HORSE M A R K A N T H ON Y. The subscriber may be treated with for him at his house in Westmoreland. RICHARD LEE. NORFOLK, October 28, 1771. I INTEND for England early in the spring, and request those indebted to me to make payment before the 1st of January, or they may expect no longer indulgence; and those to whom I am indebted to bring in their ac- ounts. I have several convenient dwelling houses for sale, situated upon the main street leading to Princess Anne county. For terms apply to JOSHUA WRIGHT. Just imported from London, in the Betsy, Capt. Hatch, and to be sold cheap for ready money, at Richmond town, by Eliza Strachan and Sisters, A GENTEEL assortment of MILLENERY and other articles, viz, a variety of fashionable lustrings, per- sians, purple and white calicoes, bumhums, and long lawns; fine book muslin, apron wide and common ditto, striped and thick muslin, plain ditto; striped book muslin hand- kerchiefs, lawn and thick ditto, worked lawn aprons, figured gauze ditto ; full suits of fashionable blond lace, plain gauze ditto ; great variety of caps and fillets in the newest taste; blond and Italian stomachers and knots; Ladies casting handkerchiefs, laced and flowered, mode plain and figured silk, and plading satin cardinals, plain and trimmed bonnets; boys satin caps and feathers; russell and silk quilts; mens best Didsbury's shoes and pumps, womens satin and calimanco ditro; mens buckskin and lamb gloves; womens best white kid gloves and mits, co- loured lamb ditto, black and white ditto, silk ditto ; tab- by and ticking stays;, mens and womens fine silk and cot- ton hose, raw silk ditto ; genteel wedding, mourning, and other fans ; marquiset and paste pins ; plain and paste tortoishell combs; neat oval stone stock and knee buckles; plain gold, and garnet shirt buckles ; stone rings; best double gilt stock, shoe, and knee buckles ; fine penknives, womens scissars; silver thimbles ; morocco pocket books, awith instruments compleat ; getiteel fancy bordered pocket [torn, illegible] white [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] fashionable gown trimmings, great [torn, illegible] of ribband; India pearl falling necklaces, and earrings; wax pearl ditto, bloom dicto; French fancy collars, jet and common necklaces; egrets and Italian nosegays; fine and coarse cap wire, skeleton ditto ; nuns thread: best London pins, Whitechapel needles; diaper and holland tape; dressed dolls, with a great variety of toys. ***They make up all kinds of millenary; and as they hope always to have an early supply of the newest fashions in that way, those Ladies who chose to favour them with orders, may depend on being served in the newest taste, and most expeditious manner. To be RENTED or LEASED for a term of years, THE well knowo ordinary called Westham, whereon Mr. Lewis Ball now lives, with the smith's and tailor's shop, and may be entered on at Christmas next; or, I will give good encouragement for a person that is capable and comes well recommended for a tavernkeeper. SAMUEL DU VAL. COMMITTED to the gaol of Westmoreland, on Mon- day the 21st of October, two Negro men, the one a yellow fellow, with a remarkable flat nose, the other black, with filed teeth, about 4 feet 8 or 9 inches higheac They are both Africans, and speak very little English so that they are not able to tell their master's name. They had with them two muskets, and two small books, in one of which is wrote Elijah Worden. They are supposed to have run from Maryland, as there was a strange canoe found near the place they were taken. The owner is de- sired to take them away and pay charges as the law directs. EDWARD RANSDELL, jun. D. S. RUN away from the subscriber, living in Bedford coun- ty, a Negro man named J A CK, about 25 years old, well built, about 5 feet 8 inches high, speaks plain, is fond of liquor, much pock marked about his nose, and the joints of his great toes stick out in knots. The said run- away was seen, between Rocky Ridge and Warwick, mak- ing down the river, with a view, it is thought, of getting on board some vessel. I hereby inform all masters of vessels and others from employing or entertaining the said Negro. I suspect he will endeavour to pass for a free man and get to Norfolk. Whoever apprehends the said Negro, and brings him to New London town, shall have FOUR POUNDS reward; and if secured in the gaol of the county where the takerup lives, TWENTY SHILLINGS, besides what the law allows. The said Negro is outlawed. +4 WILLIAM TRIGG junior. ALL persons indebted to the deceased Col. Francis Wering, of Essex county, are requested to pay im- mediately; and those who have any demands against the estate are desired to make them known to THE EXECUTORS. N. B. A tract of land in King & Queen county, con- taining, by estimation, twelve hundred acres, is for sale. For terms apply to the said executors TAKEN up in Caroline, near Chesterfield, a red heifer, about 2 years old, with a white streak under her belly, marked with a crop in her right ear, and a crop and under keel in her left. Also a white ewe, marked with a crop, under keel, and hole in the right ear, and a crop, three slits, and underkeel in the left. Posted, and appraised, the heifer to 35s, and the ewe to 6s. WILLIAM TYLER. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ONE HUNDRED VIRGINIA BORN S L A V E S WILL be sold at Albemarle court house, on Thursday the 12th of December next, on credit till the 1st of May, 1773, with interest from the date if the money is not paid by the 10th of June, 1773. Their titles will be warranted, for which undoubted security will be given if required; and the public may be assured that the above number will be exposed to sale that day, let the weather be ever so bad, by JOHN HAWKINS. N. B. Very good bargains will be sold for ready mo- ney or short credit. Just imported in the Chatnaman Frigate, Capt./em>, Anderson, and to be sold reasonably, for ready cash,/em> A LARGE assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES: among which are the following articles : Peruvian bark, ipecacuana, jalap, rhubarb, manna, sena,cremor tartar, quicksilver, Russian and Hudson's Bay castor, saf- fron, cochineal, pot ash, essence of lemons and burgamot, magnesia alba, castor oil, femarouba, cascarilla, Indian pink, borax, calomel, aqua fortis, China and sarsaparilla roots, sperma cæta, Spanish liquorice, verdigrease, cop- peras, Canadian balsam, balsams of tolu, capivi, and peru, Glauber's, Epsom's, and Lymington salts, æther, white wax, calcined mercury, white, red, and black lead, French chalk for taking grease out of silks, and fine cloths, spa and pyrmont waters, shavings of hartshorn, isinglass, vermacelli, fago, falop, pearl barley, gruts, currants, fine candied ginger, candied eringo and angelica, mace, cloves, cinnamon, nutmegs, allspice, black, white, and long pepper, best sallad oil, linseed oil for painting, al- mond powder, beaume de vie, capilaire, Jesuit's drops, Anderson's, Hooper's, and Lockyer's pills, Squire's, Daf- fy's, Bostock's, and Stoughton's elixirs, Freeman's and Godfrey's cordial, Greenough's tincture, British oil, Bateman's drops, anodyne necklaces, eau de luce, elixir bardana, lavender and hungary water, orange flower wa- ter, court plaister, lip salve, gold, silver, and Dutch leaf, best lancets, fine lint, tow, twine, pill boxes, white skins, vials, gally pots, glister pipes, glass funnels, vial corks, ivory and pewter syringes, Prussian blue, vermili- on, logwood, saltpetre, &c. JOHN MINSON GALT. SURRY county, October 18, 1771. RUN away from the subscriber's plantation, in North- Carolina, on Tar river, last May, a Negro man named EMANUEL, he is a spare made fellow, of a yellowish complexion, Virginia born, twenty odd years of age, and speaks remarkably hoarse. He formerly belonging to Mr. Simon Holier of Elizabeth City, I suspect he is lurking about Williamburg, as I heard of him there last August. Whoever apprehends the said fellow and brings him to me, or secures him so that I get him again, shall have THIRTY SHILLINGS reward. CHARLES REEKS. Just imported from London, and to be SOLD for ready money only, at the cheapest rates, by the subscriber, at her shop, where Mr. AYSCOUGH la[torn, illegible] lived, opposite the south side of [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [illegible] CERY, MILLINERY, JEWELLER,[illegible] of which consists of the under named articles) of the newest fashion, being chosen by herself, and purchased since July last, from the most eminent shops, and on the best terms. CATHARINE RATHELL - White sattins and lustrings with trimmings to suit, satin cloaks and bonnets, wove in imitation of lace, plain and trimmed silk cloaks and hats, the greatest variety of caps, egrets, plumes, and sillets, Dresden ruffles, Rane- lagh ruffs, Italian flowers, stomachers and knots, tupees and curls, childrens sashes, bonnets and whisks, gilted puddings, black silk aprons (much wore in London) white and coloured sattin quilted coats, silk breeches patterns, white and black, patent, net and other hoods, from 5s, to 125, 6d. do, aprons, patent net in the piece for ruffles and handkerchiefs, minionet lace, white and coloured head and breast flowers, cambricks, narrow edgings for trim- mings, a great variety of velvet, silver and other ribbands, wires, Didsbury's leather coloured sattin and stuff shoes, white sattin and Queen's silk do. black, white, and co- loured silk hose for Ladies and Gentlemen, cotton ditto, Gentlemen and boys fine newest fashion hats, wig cauls, silk purses, thin bone and pack thread stays for children of three months old, and upwards, Gentlemens under flannel waistcoats faced with sattin, single and double night caps, furr'd gloves, plain do. for Ladies and Gentlemen, paste, garnet, and bead ear-rings, gold wires, paste, mock, and garnet necklaces and roses, silver and pinchbeck shoe and knee buckles, do. garnet and silver stock buckles, paste, tortoise, and horn crooked combs, plain and set lockets, paste, garnet, and gold broaches, paste stay hooks do. and chains, silver tea spoons, sugar tongs, nutmeg graters, and thimbles, neat etwee cases and pocket books with instruments compleat, tocth pick cases, ivory and tor- toise tooth picks, pocket books, with instruments, asses skin do. travelling shaving cases compleat, with rasors, glass, &c. jubilee knives and forks, silver cork screws, decanter corks, with lables, corals and bells, silver pap boats, silver shoe clasps for children, ivory pocket rules, childrens toys of all sorts, gold and silver hat bands, tooth brushes, ivory and box combs, black pins, walking sticks, and sword canes, riding wbips a very great varie- ty, paste combs from 12s. 6d. upwards. Also several pa- tent medicines, particularly Hemet's (Dentist to her Ma- jesty) essence of pearl, and pearl dentrifice for preserving and cleansing both teeth and gems, an ointment for the itch, and all scorbutic disorders of ever so long standing, without confinement or regimen. Also fine ivory blacking cakes for shoes, in universal repute, shaving powder, and many other articles too numerous to mention. As it was imposible to get a house on the main street, the subscriber hopes the little distance will make no difference to her for- mer customers. TAKEN up in Fauquier, sometime in May last, a black mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high, a small blaze in her face, one white foot, branded on the near shoulder A, and has an underkeel in her right ear. When she came she was heavy with foal, and has since brought a colt. Posted, and appraised to 121. JAMES SCOTT, jun. TAKEN up in Dinwiddie a grey horse, about 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, branded on the near buttock ... Posted, and appraised to 10l. HANNAH GOODWYN. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> WANTED immediately, a young man qualified for an assistant in a store, and understands book keeping. Such a one, well recommended, may have good encouragement by applying to the printer hereof. THE subscriber having given a bond for sixty pounds current money to the late Honourable Peter Ran- dolph, Esq; and one to Colonel Philip Johnson for twenty pounds, both which bonds have long since been discharged, but never delivered to him; he therefore requests the favour of that Gentleman, and the executors of Mr. Randolph's estate, to lodge the said bonds with the printer hereof. NATHANIEL TERRY. COMMITTED to the gaol of Norfolk borough, two Negro men, one named Anthony, the other Goan, who say they belong to Mr. James Farley of the county of Prince George. Anthony formerly belonged to Capt. Lasorey, is a slim fellow, about 24 years of age, and 5 feet 8 inches high. Goan formerly belonged to Peter Robin- son, about 36 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches high, and has an old look. Goan was committed the 11th of September, and Anthony the 5th of 0ctober. The owner may have them on paying charges, and applying to PAUL HURRETER, K. G. COMMITTED to the county gaol of Norfolk on the 19th of September last, a likely stout Negro man, who says nis name is Isaac, and that he belongs to one Mr. John Page, jun. in Gloucester county. SAMUEL PORTLOCK, G. K. ALBEMARLE, September 12, 1771. RUN away from the subscriber, on Saturday the 31st of August, a likely Negro man, who calls himself John Cellars, 25 years old, and about 5 feet 8 or 9 in- ches high; he is a good carpenter and cooper, reads and writes tolerably well; and I doubt not but he will en- deavour to pass for a free man. He took with him a likely bay mare, 5 years old, about 5 feet high, paces well, shod before, and not branded that I remember. The said fellow is of a yellowish complexion. What kind of cloaths he might take with him I cannot say. Whoever brings the said Negro to me shall have a reward of 3l if taken in this colony, 10l, if out of it, and for the mare 2l. EDWARD CARTER. STOLEN from the subscriber on the 6th of September, out of Mr. James Allen's pasture, near Acquia, in Stafford county, a bright bay mare, branded on the near buttock M, has lost her light eye, she trots and paces. Whoever conveys the said mare to me, near the place where she was lost, shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS reward, and FIVE POUNDS for the thief. WILLIAM MOUNTJOY. TAKEN up in Fairfax, a light bay mare, about 14 hands high, about 7 or 8 years old, paces pretty well, branded on the near shoulder I, and on the near buttock W, she has some saddle spots, a long swob tail, and a hanging mane, one half roached. Posted, and ap- [torn, illegible,] to 81.FRANCIS/COFFER. TAKEN up in King George, a middle sized black [torn, illegible] mare, branded on the left shoulder and buttock GERARD [torn, illegible] M. B R O D I E, Just arrived from L O N D ON, MAKES, in the newest taste, sacks and coats, [torn, illegible] and petticoats, all sorts of Ladies new Bruns[illegible] and jesuit dresses, sultana robes, robedecores, &c. She served her time, and was successor, to the original makers at their warehouses in Pall Mall. Her partner still con- tinues to carry on the business in London, by whose assist- ance, and that of the Queen's mantuamaker, she is every three months to be supplied with the fashions. This, added to great diligence, and a strong desire to please, the hopes will be a sufficient recommendation to the Ladies to favour her with their commands; which she will most thankfully acknowledge, by shewing a punctual observance to their time and orders, Ladies who it may not suit to come to town, may be fitted by sending a sack or gown for a pat- tern. She lodges, till she can get a convenient house, at Mrs. Rathell's, where Mr. Ayscough formerly lived, near the capitol. THE subscriber, in Amelia, intends to offer his land in Gloucester county, about 4 miles from Gloucester town, for sale, on the 19th of November. Long credit will be given for great part of the purchase money if required, and Negroes will be taken in part of pay if agreeable to the purchaser. GEORGE BOOKER. ESSEX, October 1, 1771. RUN away from the subscriber, the 28th of last month, an apprentice lad named William Hudson, by trade a tailor, about 19 years of age, of a small size, wears his own light hair; had on a Virginia cloth coat of a light colour, bearskin jacket, lead coloured duroy breeches, some oznabrig shirts, Virginia shoes and cotton stockings, can play tolerable well on the violin. He has been seen on his way to Lunenburg court house. He went away in company with one Francis Thompson, of a smaller size, and mean appearance, an arch fellow, and pretends to know the slight of hand. Whoever apprehends the said Hud- son, and secures him so that I get him again, shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS, and reasonable charges paid, if brought home, near Bowler's ferry. RICHARD PHILLIPS. GOOCHLAND, October 14, 1771. COMMITTED to the gaol of this county, on the 27th of last month, a Negro man, who calls himself SAM, but cannot or will not tell his master’s name, he is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, cloathed in the usual manner of labouring slaves, has lost some of his fore teeth; and from some circumstances have reason to believe he belongs to David Stone, either in Henrico or Charles City county. The owner may have him, on proving his property and paying charges as the law directs, from the gaoler of the said county. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> COMMITTED to the gaol of Prince George county, the 14th of October, an outlandish Negro fellow, of a yellowish complexion, 6 feet high, pitted with the small pox, and a scar on the left side of his face; has on a cro- cus shirt and trowsers, a cotton waistcoat, and a worsted cap. His name is John, and says he belongs to John Brown. The owner is desired to fetch him away, and pay charges to HENRY BATTE, gaoler. To be SOLD, by virtue of a trust deed from Peter Fairar to Robert Donald and company, on the fourth Thursday in November next, at Amelia court house, A TRACT of extraordinary good LAND, in said county, containing about 350 acres, being the same purchased of James Cheatham, too well known to need further description. To be sold, on the same day and place, another tract, in said county, containing about 200 acres, being the same purchased of John Roberts. On the third Monday in December, at Prince Edward court, will be sold the remainder of the said estate, consisting of about 400 acres of LAND, on Sailor's creek, and 6 or 7 fine likely SLAVES. Merchants notes, payable in De- cember and April courts, will be received in payment. MILLER WOODSON. To be SOLD, on the fourth Thursday in November next at Orange court house, being court day, to the highest bidder, Two tracts of LAND, in said county, one containing 1000 acres, about 9 miles above said court house, lying between and joining a tract of land belonging to Col. James Madison, known by the name of the Black Level, and a tract whereon Mr. Richard Beale, lately deceased, lived, whereon are good orchards of various kinds; it is well watered and to timbered, with a large quantity of ground convenient for making meadow, that may be water- ed, and a sufficient quantity of good land cleared, that has not been worked these two years, and some hundred acres of good tobacco land, not cleared. The whole lies level and convenient for planting or farming. Also a tract of 400 acres, about 3 miles from the aforesaid tract, well watered and timbered, but unimproved. Good titles will be made the purchaser or purchasers, and immediate possession given on paying one third of the purchase money down, with bond and security for the balance, to be paid in two equal yearly payments, to TAVERNER BEALE. N.B. The subscriber will attend on the land for three days before the sale, in order to shew the same to any person inclinable to purchase. October 22, 1771. To be S O L D, on Monday the 11th of next month, at the late dwelling house of Col. James Quarles, in King William county, and on the Wednesday following, at his plantation, about 4 miles above Aylett's warehouse, in said county, ALL the personal estate of said Quarles, consisting of a great variety of household and kitchen furniture, large stocks of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, the crops of corn, fodder, wheat, pease, and cyder, plantation utensils, and many other articles; also will be sold, at the last mentioned time and place, the said last mentioned plantation and land thereunto belonging, containing 609 acres, with exceeding good orchards, and the plantation in good order for cropping. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and security; the bonds to carry interest from [torn, illegible] discharged as [torn,illegible] [torn, illegible] JOHN QUARLES, jun. [torn, illegible] WHEREAS my wife, Martha Clay, has for some time past behaved in a very imprudent manner to myself and family, from which she has absconded, this is there- fore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my ac- count, as I will pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. October 18, 1771. CHARLES CLAY. COMMITTED to the gaol of Augusta county, an Irish servant man named William Morris, alias Wil- liam Morrison, he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, of a dark swarthy complexion, and is lame of his left leg and arm; has on a black callimanco jacket, check shirt, coarse tow trowsers, a pair of new shoes, and an old castor hat. Likewise one Peter Kinchler, an Irish servant, who ac- knowledges he belongs to Robert Beedles of Orange coun- ty; he is about 5 feet 5 inches high, of a dark complexi- on; has on a blue jacket, brown linen shirt and trowsers, old hat and shoes. Had in his custody, when taken, a roan horse, which he says belongs to his master. Also one Thomas Hansfield, an Englishman, who will not ac- nowledge his master; he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a dark complexion, black hair ; has on a grey frize fur- tout coat, a snuff coloured tight bodied ditto, red plush jacket, buckskin breeches, coarse shirt, yarn stockings, a pair of boots, and a castor hat about half worn. Had in his custody, when taken, a sorrel horse, the marks or brands, it any, not known. The masters of said servants and horses are desired to come and take them away, and pay charges according to law. GEORGE MATHEWS, Sheriff. To be SOLD, on Monday the 18th of November next, if fair, otherwise next fair day, at the plantation of John Russell, deceased, in King William county, ALL the estate of the said Russell consisting of 14 valuable Virginia born SLAVES, one of them a very good young carpenter, stocks of all kinds, the crops of corn, fodder, wheat and pease, a great variety of household and kitchen furniture, a nine hogshead flat, and many other articles, Also about 400 acres of LAND, beautifully situated on Mattapony river; there is an ex- ceeding good dwelling house thereon, with every conve- nient out house, garden, &c. all in good repair, with valuable apple and peach orchards. The mortgagees and other creditors are desired to attend the sale, in order to agree on the time of payment. It is hoped they will make known their demands, whether by mortgage, bill, bond or open account, immediately, to. WILLIAM AYLETT, JAMES RUSSELL, administrators. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to Mr. William Aylett, who is to collect the debts. The estate is so unhappily circum- stanced that no indulgence can be allowed. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> TAKEN up in Fairfax, a large red steer, about 7 years old, with a crop and two slits in the right ear, and a crop in the left. Posted, and appraised to 4l. JOHN HARTSHORN. TO BE S O L D, EIGHT hundred and forty acres of LAND (part of a tract called Brookesby) situate in the county of Orange, which is well wooded and watered, is esteemed an excellent place for stocks of all kinds, and the soil suitable for either tobacco or grain. Any person inclinable to purchase may apply to Zacha- riah Burnley, who lives in the neighbourhood thereof, and will direct to whom a convenient application may be made for an indisputable title. KING and QUEEN, October 1, 1771. To be SOLD, on the premises, in the county of Bute, in North Carolina, on Monday the 25th of November next, A VERY valuable tract of purchase patent land, formerly the property of the late Go- vernor Johnson, and known by the name of Oppossum Quarter. It is generally allowed to be among the best high land either in this colony or that province, and the soil remarkable for producing the best tobacco. Two or more years credit will be given without interest, as may be a- greed on at the day of sale, and tobacco taken in discount of payment. Col. William Johnston, who lives near, will show the land, and has power to treat with any pur- chasers. WILLIAM BLACK. N. B. The land is distant from the several inspections on Appomattox about 75 miles, from that of Halifax town, in North-Carolina, about 35 ; and is subject to a quit rent of only 6d. proclamation money, per 100 acres. GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. To the sheriff of Fau- quier county, greeting: We command you that you sum- mon Henry Holtzclaw, son of John, to appear before the Justices of our said county court, in chancery, at the court house, on the fourth Monday in this month, to an- swer a bill in chancery exhibited against him by Martin Pickett and company. And this he shall in no wise omit under the penalty of 100l. And have then there this writ. Witness Humphrey Brooke, clerk of our said court, at the court house, the 5th day of January, in the eleventh year of our reign, 1771. H. BROOKE. [illegible] NORFOLK, Sept 11, 1771. I INTEND for England early in the spring, and request all those who have open accounts, on my books, to settle them. Bonds, or cash, will be re- quired from all indebted, and payments made to those that have balances in their favour. I expect all persons concerned will pay due regard to this advertisement, as all accounts unsettled after the first day of January next, will then be put in suit. My business here, after that time, will be transacted by William Marsh and Richard Marshall. JOHN GREENWOOD. CULPEPER, August [illegible], 1771. [torn,illegible] [torn, illegible] L A N D, [torn, illegible], Castle, whereon are [torn, illegible] for cropping, great- est part [torn, illegible] tain, very valuable, is also in fine order for cropping. Likewise about 400 acres, whereon Col. Green lately lived, a pleasant, delightful situation, whereon is a large dwelling house, two stories high, all convenient out houses, part low grounds, several orchards, and is within 3 miles of the lower church in Culpeper, 2 miles of a mer- chant mill, 10 miles of the court house, and about 30 miles of Fredericksburg. Those inclinable to purchase, may see the land, and know the terms, by applying to JOHN GREFN and others, executors. ROCKY RIDGE, August 1, 1771. For SALE, or to be rented for a term of years, and en- tered on immediately, THE capital prize drawn in Col. Bird's lottery, consisting of a double forge, and va- luable grist mill, with two acres and a half of land adjoin- ing. Also two thousand acres of exceeding good land, the farthest part of which is not more than three miles from the works, The land will be fold or rented with or with- out the forge and mill, and laid off in small parcels suita- ble to the purchasers. Long credit will be given, if re- quired, for the greatest part of the money, on giving bond, with approved security. The subscriber has no objection to dispose of one moiety of the whole, or the stream without the land. It is capa- ble of great improvement, as it is situated in the heart of a wheat country. The forge may be converted to a good merchant mill at a small expense, and will manufacture one hundred thousand bushels of wheat in a season, besides the profits among from the grist mill, which is worth, at least, two hundred pounds per annum, The terms will be made agreeable; and the land and works may be viewed at any time, by applying to Mr. Richard Crump, mer- chant at Rocky Ridge. HENRY MORSE. N. B. The utensils and old iron belonging to the forge will he sold on sensible terms. General Post Office, New-York, Jan. 22, 1771. HIS Majesty's POST MASTER GENERAL baving (for the better facilitating of Correspondence between Great-Britain and Ameri- ca) been pleased to add a 5th PACKET BOAT to the Station between Falmouth and New York, Notice is hereby given, that the MAIL, for the future, will be closed at the Post Office in New York, at 12 of the Clock at Night, on the 1st Tuesday in every Month, and dispatched by a Packet the next Day for Falmouth. By Command< of the DEPUTY POST MASTER GENERAL, ALEXANDER COLDEN, SECRETARY. WILLIAMSBURG: Printed by WILLIAM RIND, at the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, on the Main Street. All Persons may be supplied with this GAZETTE at 12s6 per Year. ADVERTISEMENTS of a moderate Length are inserted for 3s the First Week, and 2s. each Time after: and long ones in Proportion. </div> </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> T H U R S D A Y, August 22, 1771. NUMBER 274 THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE Open to ALL PARTIES but influenced by NONE. <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> DUMFRIES, July 28, 1771. Mr. RIND, ALTHOUGH it is not agreeable to me to appear in any public paper, yet I cannot, in justice to myself, or to Mess. Glassford and Henderson, whose factor, I am pass over in silence the chars la[worn, illegible] in an address to Peyton Randolph, Esq; Moderator, from Fauquier county published in your paper of[torn, illegible] and signed [torn,illegible] It is there charged that a[torn, illegible] in Dumfries and Falmouth have imported goods [worn, illegible] and contrary to the association, more largely than ever and a train of inferences are drawn, which sufficiently denote their disposition. I am to request of you, Mr. Rind, that you will give me an opportunity of refuting their charge in a manner equally public with that by which it has been intruded on your readers; I declare that I have not imported, directly or indirectly, one article contrary to the association of this colony, since the same was entered into in June, 1770. It follows, therefore, that the allegations of the said Gentlemen, in as far as they relate to me, as one of the merchants in Dumfries, are unjust, illiberal, and contrary to truth. I am, Sir, your most humble servant, JOHN RIDDELL. L O N D O N. ON the 17th of May last dies, at Stanmore, in Middlesex, the Right Honourable Lady TRYON, mother of his Excellency William Tryon, now Gover- nor of New York, and also mother of the Honourable Miss Tryon, one of the Maids of Honour to the Queen. [The deceased Lady Tryon was one of the daughters of Robert, Earl of Ferrers, who was the Master of the House, and Steward of the Household, to Catharine Queen con- sort to King Charles the Second; and who at his pri- late expense, raised the regiment called the King’s or<br<8th regiment, in 1685. He resigned it the very next, year, on discovering that King James the Second had de signs unfriendly to the protestant religion, and the laws liberties of England. The Duke of Berwick then [torn, illegible] the command and the Earl retired from business. He was afterwards called to the Privy Council, born by King William, and Queen Anne, but could not be per- shaded to accept of any public employment. La- dy Mary married Charles Tryon, Esq; of Bullwick, ia Northamptonshire, and being adorned with every amiable quality becoming her noble birth, and connexions, she acquired universal esteem, and died in an advanced age, after a life devoted to those tender and benevolent offices, which do honour to human nature.] P H I L A D E L P H I A, August 1. To the P U B L I C. EVERY inhabitant of Pennsylvania must observe, with pleasure, the progress we make in this pro- Vince towards perfection in useful arts, and the general encouragement that is given to genius and industry by all ranks of men. It will be recorded, to the honor of Pennsylvania, that an infant colony, scarcely risen on hundred years from the rude vestiges of nature, has pro- diced men who shine in the learned and polite arts amounts the first characters of the present age. The world is already indebted to this province for one of the most useful mathematical instruments that has ever been invented; for the most curious piece of astronomical<br<mechanism, and for discoveries in natural philosophy of singular importance to mankind. It would not be very to fix on the particular soil or climate, which is best fitted by nature for the cultivation of liberal arts; but it will never be disputed that liberty, in every region, is the genuine parent of industry and learning; under her wings they are always found to thrive. In all probili- ty the rapid progress of arts in this province, should be attributed to the falutary influence of our laws, and the perfect liberty which we enjoy, rather than to any acci- dental concurrence of favourable incidents. The friends of liberty are ever found to be the first persons who pro- mote works of genius by their countenance and fortunes. No affront can be intended to any particular province, when it is remarked that the Assembly of Pennsylvania was the only public body on the continent, that on a lat occasion, expended a considerable sum of money infor their accuracy and perfection, would have done are- dit to any state in Europe. The genteel encouragement they have since given to a rising genius for his elegant piece of philosophical mechanism, is another proof of their determination to support the growing reputation of this province. It is sincere to be lamented that the mechanic arts and manufactures cannot be encouraged by our legislature with the same propriety that they promote the liberal arts and sciences; but it happens somehow, that our Mother country apprehends she has a right to manufacture every article we consume, except bread and meat; our very drink is to come through her hands, or pay to her support; in these circumstances it cannot be doubted, that she would take great and insuperable at any colony legislatures that should attempt to encourage domestic manufactures; the smallest proof of her resentment that might be expected is the she would </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> disable them as she did the New York Assembly, on a different occasion, from doing any bushels[?] till they had reversed that vote. Were it not for this impediment, we might expect to see the mechanic arts soon arrive at great perfection in this province; they have already made a very promising appearance. Several persons have been found willing to risqué their fortune on the event, and the public, in general, has [worn, illegible]desire to promote their undertakings. Every person [worn, illegible] pleased with the [worn, illegible] Wtiegel, who has erected the first [worn, illegible] in America [?] for making [torn, illegible ] glass. [torn, illegible] have already seen that work brought to perfection. De- canters, wine glasses, & c. Are now manufactured in this province, equal in which [torn, illegible] transparency, and figure, to those which are [torn, illegible] pe. That many thousand pounds [torn, illegible]to Pennsylvania by this [torn, illegible] will read [torn, illegible] be granted. When we [torn, illegible] the extensive consumption of glass, and the great [torn, illegible]that commodity it will hardly be disputed that [torn, illegible] has some claim to a public reward, who had [torn,illegible] and fortitude to risqué his estate in erecting such a manufacture, by which the province will presently save twenty or thirty thousand pounds per annum. Ano- ther manufac [worn, illegible] has been erected of similar importance to the public, though, we are told that the work is more curious, more hazardous, and much more expensive. Glass has long been manufactured in Great-Britain and Ireland in the utmost perfection but china ware is the production of a foreign country, which the English have only attempted to imitate within these few years. It has been observed as characteristic of the English nation, that they take up the inventions of other people, generally bring them to greater perfection than the in- ventors were able to do. How far this may hold good in the article of china, must be reserved to the decision of time; but from the progress they have made, they bid fair to overtake their originals in a few years, if the factories, laborers, and all, should not be swallowed up in the vortex of an East-India company. The Manufacture of china ware in this province cer- tainly deserved the serious attention of every man who prays for the happiness of his fellow subjects, or that the very semblance of liberty may be handed down to poste- rity I would [torn, illegible] on this subject; I would not have it suppe [torn, illegible]that [torn, illegible] naturally connect- ed with chine ware, or even with tea, its gen [torn,illegible] at- tenant; I sincerely wish they were both, with all their concomitant plagues, in the bottom of the Red Sea; but we must consider matters as they are, and try to make the best of them, rather than hope for a perfect revoluti- on. The use of china is introduced, and well established. Custom has rendered it somehow necessary. We must and will have it, whatever be the consequence. No less than fifteen thousand pounds worth of china has been imported into this province since the first of April last. If this clay be paid for there are fifteen thousand pounds of gold and silver less in the province than we should have had, if the same ware had not been imported, but manufactured amongst us. Add to this annually, the immense sums that are sent away for every species of dry goods, & c and the amount will be very alarming. No man of common sense will venture to say that the pro-Vince can long endure such enormous taxes. Everythingthat is alienable must soon change its owner; the proper- ty will be transferred to the other [folded, illegible] the Atlantic. We must certainly investigate some method of saving cash> We must manufacture some things for ourselves. No manufactures are so ill fitted for exportation as glass and china. None can be made with more propriety at home. These we should make, and many things besides, else we shall soon be a ruined people. Our Mother country has left no measures untried, which may crush our ma- nufactures, check the spirit of patriotism, and keep us in the chains of subjection. Obsta princip is her maxim; she would nip us in the bud. The china manufactory has supplies us with a cogent proof of this melancholy fact. Every importer of china knows, and most retail purchasers have observed, with pleasure, that the price of china is fallen five shillings in the pound since the commencement of a china factory in this place; the natural consequence of this change should be a full stop to the American manufactory, and a full stop it must have made, had not the spirit of liberty taken a just alarm at this insidious scheme. Few men of large fortunes engage in new enterprises. These are commonly left to the young adventurer, who has not so much to lose. Such persons often, at the expense of all they possess, lay the foundation for improvements, which become a national advan- tase. They are sure of being praised by posterity, but have frequently the fate of being deserted by their co- temporaries. We are apt to discourage new inventions, and home manufactures, because they are not quite so cheap, or not yet quite so good, as ancient or foreign, provided they were equal in quality and price; until that time he counts it his duty to buy at the cheapest shop. This any often puts me in mind of a certain islander, who could never consent that his son should go into the water till he had learned to swim. If we do not encourage imperfect works, we shall never get per feet ones. Little do such persons consider that by per- chasing pretty and cheap foreign manufactures, we shall, </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> in a little time have nothing left where with to buy good of any kind. I should not commend the propriety and [torn, illegible] virtue of supporting the manufacture in question, through [torn, illegible] the contracted view of saving the sum of two or the [torn, illegible] pounds per annum. This very manufacture may [torn, illegible] become the means of saving the sum of two or the [torn, illegible] hundred thousand pounds per annum to ourselves, [torn, illegible] our neighbors. The success of one adventure [torn,illegible]>br>fails to give motion [worn, illegible] a number, and the [torn, illegible] [fold, illegible] enterprise, has [torn, illegible] [worn, illegible] the public ardor for a series of years, [torn, illegible] [worn, illegible] India company would avail themselves of the [torn, illegible] bles of humanity, if they could demolish one [torn, illegible] manufacture, they would certainly clip twenty [torn illegible] from the growth of American improvements, and [torn, illegible] they lost I the present and following year, by lo [torn, illegible] their prices, they would gain in succeeding years [torn, illegible] sufficient interest. We should then wish we had [torn, illegible] in the neighborhood, where we might, like [torn, illegible] tians, when our money was all gone, be able t [torn, illegible] the necessary articles in barter for our produce [torn, illegible] effects; but we should wish in vain. One ho [torn, illegible] lished in a fruitless enterprise, would be set [torn, illegible] mark to admonish the cautious passenger to [torn, illegible] of American manufactures, and we should fa [torn, illegible] in the ancient channel, till, deprived of ever[torn, illegible] is desirable to rational beings, we sunk do [torn, illegible] most wretched state of indigence and servitude [torn, illegible] I consider the plausible attempt that has[torn, illegible] lead us aside from our true interest, und [torn, illegible] of consulting our profit and pleasure, and w [torn, illegible] the general efforts that are made, notwithstanding [torn, illegible] these schemes, to support the spirit of us [torn, illegible] men’s in this province, I cannot help [torn, illegible] myself that I was born in a colony, which [torn, illegible] probability, be the best retreat of liberty. [torn, illegible] A PENNSYLVANIA PL [torn, illegible] L O N D O N. Ma [torn, illegible] Extract of a letter from Dublin, May IT was not long since prophecies that the session would prove a far greater national in [torn, illegible] the prorogation. It was then wisely foreseen [torn, illegible] chief Governor bad, if not too much wisdom [torn, illegible] cunning to all the Parliament, till he had [torn, illegible] majority, not only to justify [torn, illegible]duct by which had palp [torn, illegible]to applaud [torn, illegible] disgraced himself, insulted and abused the [torn, illegible] and beggared and undone [worn, illegible] completion of the fatal prophecy is come. [torn, illegible] and contrary to the agreement of the mini [torn, illegible] patriot members, the bills have been alto [torn, illegible] minations rendered possibly perpetual, by [torn, illegible] stand till a certain day, and to the end [torn, illegible] session of Parliament. So that if the [torn, illegible] without Parliament, these bills have per [torn, illegible] And though the previous conduct of the [torn, illegible] in influencing members, in misrepresent by his protest [torn, illegible] and redeeming the nation bankrupt and [torn, illegible] universally known and confessed, yet [torn, illegible] with having extorted addresses of [torn, illegible] dread of military force, surrounding b [torn, illegible] ligament, at the beginning of the ses [torn, illegible] was yesterday made by Governor J [torn, illegible] by his father in law, Counsellor [torn, illegible] present an address of thanks to his [torn, illegible] part of his administration. This [torn, illegible] appeared too absurd to be suppor [torn, illegible] upon the dictates of a more mod [torn, illegible] was made, that an humble add [torn, illegible] to his Excellency, for his just [torn, illegible] ministration. This was oppo [torn, illegible] and power of argument than [torn, illegible] was, however, carried in the [torn, illegible] is appointed to draw up the a [torn, illegible] the House, and to meet at [torn, illegible] rind, we are to kiss the feet [torn, illegible] uplifted hands of those who [torn, illegible] iron; and like tame flav [torn, illegible] forged for us, and our p [torn, illegible] never have fallen, but [torn, illegible] is come, when, like [torn, illegible] voured by their own [torn, illegible] less, when there [torn, illegible] either. [torn, illegible] Part of another ”Thou [torn, illegible] address [torn, illegible] with [torn, illegible] fo [rest of column is torn, illegible] </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [torn, illegible] Thus undeserved thanks and praise became [torn, illegible] reproach and satire; and, what was intended [torn, illegible] smooth the rugged paths of administration served only to strew the with thorns, and make it disgrace and infamy appear more conspicuous.” Speech of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to both Houses on proroguing the Parliament. My Lords and Gentlemen, I CANNOT put an end to this session of Parliament without returning you my sincerest thanks for the great dispatch which you have given to the public business The many good laws which have now received the Royal assent, are the most honorable proofs of the faith- fun performance of your important duty, and of your successful solicitude for the happiness of your country. In the short interval between this and the next meet- ing of Parliament, you will consider what may be fur- ther done to promote the welfare and property of this kingdom. The laws for making out new writs for the choice of members to serve in Parliament, and for regulating the [torn, illegible] of controverted elections, have, I flatter myself, [torn, illegible] army completed the great improvement made in your [torn, illegible] situation but he bill for limiting the duration of Par- [torn, illegible]ments; and I had a particular satisfaction in giving [torn, illegible] Royal assent to that for the better performance of [torn, illegible] antine, the importance of which, towards securing [torn, illegible] of his Majesty’s subjects, is so great and visible, [torn, illegible]cannot doubt of its being duly and faithfully car- [torn, illegible]not execution. [torn, illegible] congratulate with you upon the prospect, which, [torn, illegible] Majesty’s wisdom and magnanimity, we now have [torn, illegible] general tranquility of Europe, in which this king- [torn, illegible] at all times, essentially interested. [torn, illegible] continuance of this great blessing you will be [torn, illegible] leisure to give your attention to the industry, [torn, illegible] observance and execution of the laws. [torn, illegible] Gard to those great objects, in your several situ- [torn, illegible] ll be the most acceptable return you can make [torn, illegible]jesty for his tenderness and humanity to his [torn, illegible] preserving them from he dreadful calamities [torn, illegible] d in continuing to them ever blessing of peace [torn, illegible] under the best laws, and the mildest govern- [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] Gentlemen of the House of Commons, anding a considerable unforeseen deficiency [torn, illegible] es granted last session of Parliament, I have [torn, illegible] ny resolution of not calling upon you, at this [torn, illegible]further aid, being determined to shew that [torn, illegible]gracious intention in assembling you toge- [torn, illegible] ly in compliance with the wishes of his peo [torn, illegible] for the purpose of asking new supplies. I [torn, illegible]ave, at all times, the strongest dispositions [torn, illegible] his Majesty’s government; experience has [torn, illegible]he best grounded confidence in your duty and [torn, illegible] I am persuaded that in the next session, when [torn, illegible] ll be more time, and a betrayer opportunity, to [torn, illegible] per provision for his Majesty’s services nd for [torn, illegible] nal welfare and improvement of your country. [torn, illegible] Lords and Gentlemen, [torn, illegible] obliging approbations f my conduct, and the fa- [torn, illegible] you express [torn, illegible] residence amongst you, are [torn, illegible] eptable to me. I am happy in this circumstance, [torn, illegible] abled me, from my own knowledge, to de- [torn, illegible] shaken zeal of his Majesty’s faithful subjects [torn, illegible] for the honour and dignity of his Crown, [torn, illegible] label attachment to his person, family, and [torn, illegible] and their constant and affectionate regard [torn, illegible] ry; all which I shall continue to represent [torn, illegible] and most faithful manner. It is my duty to [torn, illegible] the most considerable intercourse between, [torn, illegible] Sovereign and his people of this kingdom; [torn, illegible] r’s on your return to your several counties, [torn, illegible] and defeat every attempt that may be [torn, illegible] the minds of the people with groundless [torn, illegible] distrust; and I earnestly recommend it to [torn, illegible] best endeavor to promote concord, har- [torn, illegible] firm trust in government, so essentially [torn, illegible] tranquility, happiness, and true interest, [torn, illegible]was a numerous meeting of the Con- [torn, illegible]at the Half Moon tavern, Cheapside, [torn, illegible] Esq; in Resolved, that before any [torn, illegible] lutions: Resolved, that before any [torn, illegible] itted a member of society, he [torn, illegible] following engagements, separately [torn, illegible] hat purpose: [torn, illegible]ly engage my word and honour, [torn, illegible] will faithfully and sincerely en- [torn, illegible] of my power, to promote and [torn, illegible] cured, to maintain and continue [torn, illegible] horten the duration of Parlia- [torn, illegible] preserve to the people their [torn, illegible] annual, or if that cannot be [torn, illegible] choice of representatives. [torn, illegible] House of Parliament, when [torn, illegible] be made, I will not fail to [torn, illegible] port to such motion. And [torn, illegible] Britain for represen- [torn, illegible] never, directly or [torn, illegible] candidate who [torn, illegible] art of the above [torn, illegible] honour, [torn, illegible] ely en- [torn, illegible] and [rest of column is torn, illegible] </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> county. And I do further engage that if I am a mem- per of either House of Parliament, when a motion of this purpose shall be made, I will not fail to attend, and give my utmost support to such motion. And as an elector in any part of Great Britain for representatives to serve in Parliament. I will never directly or Indi- rectly, give my vote or interest to any candidate who has not previously made this engagement.” It is said that a court roll is called over every morning at a certain house near St. James’s, to know how the list stands of those who are to be provided for according to their merit in the noble cause of venality. Greatly to the honour of government, we hear it has been intimated to all the foreign Ministers, that, as both Houses of Parliament has resigned the privilege of pro- testing their servants in cases of debt, their Excellences are no longer to expect that indulgence for their train, Secretary and all, must for the future, be open to the just demands of their creditors. Last Tuesday died Christopher Smart, M. A. of Pembroke college, Cambridge. This Gentleman was distinguished for his poetical abilities. The five poems which he was the succeeding candidate under the [torn, illegible] of Mr. Seaton, testify his powers as a writer. The very diligent and accurate calculator, Muret, an eminent physician [worn, illegible] an exact compari- son of 43 registers of [torn, illegible] ishes round him )in the Paid de [torn, illegible] computes [torn, illegible] more than one half of all that are born in those parts die it 41 years and 4 months. Mr. de Busson, in his natural history, affirms, that in Paris, and its [torn, illegible] one half of the children that are born are [torn, illegible] at the end of eight years. What an alarming difference ! How proper a subject for disqui- sition were this for then Royal academy of Sciences! But, alas! How frightfully are we, of this city, concerned to prevent the monstrous mismanagement of children, so ge- nearly, so fatally, prevailing here, that Simpson [torn, illegible] asserts, after a most exact and diligent examination, that not above half the children born in London ever arrive at the age of three years and six months! The death of General Wolfe, a picture at the exhibi- bition of the Royal Academy by Mr. West, is said to be purchased by Lord Grosvenor for 600 guineas, a circumstance highly honorable to the British artists. [Mr. West is a native of Pennsylvania] Lord Chatham lately went to the exhibition of pictures, at the Royal Academy in Pall-Mall, on purpose to see Mr. West’s celebrated picture of General Wolfe’s death; his Lordship placed himself before the piece for a considerable time, and examined it with great atten- sion; upon retiring, he pronounced it well executed upon the whole, but thought there was too much deject- sion not only in the dying hero’s face, but in the faces of the surrounding officers, who he said [torn, illegible] Englishmen, should forget all traces of private misfortunes, when they had so gloriously conquered for the country. Many conjectures are formed among the seafaring part of the community, of the most probably cause of the loss of the Aurora; the major part of whom seem to think she must have been det [torn, illegible] by taking fire at sea. [torn, illegible] was passenger on boa [torn, illegible] the Aurora was [torn, illegible], Esq son of late Swedish Counsel at Algiers; he was secretary to Mr. Scraston, one of the Supervisors. This Gentleman had such a facility in acquiring languages, that he could converse in all the European; read and wrote several of them; understood the Turkish, and spoke Arabic linguist to this court, to which he had been appointed some little time before his departure on that voyage. Her Majesty’s delivery was so sudden, that there was not time to provide any of the great officers of state usually present on such occasions. Dr. Hunter and some German Ladies only were present. When some of the Livery met at the Paul’s Head, the first objection made by Mr. Oliver’s friends to the election of Alderman Wilkes to the office of sheriff was, that he would be burthensome to his colleague. To remove this objection Mr. Manning cleared, that he had authority to say that security to say that security equal to Mr. Oliver’s fortune would be given, if required. The next objection was, tat nobody would stand with him. Mr. Man- Ning declared, that Mr. Bull would accept the office, if he was pitched upon by the Livery. The last ob section was, that such a step would prove injurious to the Electors of Middlesex, and to the great constituti onal cause, which has so long engaged the attention of the nation. But it was soon given up. Laughlin M’Lean, Esq; is appointed to superintend the Lazarettos for quarantine at the different ports, with a salary of 1000l. Per ann. And an allowance of 2.l per day for traveling expenses. It is said Mr. M’Lean, late member for Arundel, will shortly far off for America, to officiate personally in the place he enjoys under government there. Dublin, May 21. From Ballington bay, in the county of Wicklow, we learn that a most fatal accident lately happened there through the carelessness of a boy: A woman and her daughter being unwell, the boy was dispatched to an apothecary’s at some distance off, for some flour of brimstone, at the same time a neighbor desired him to bring him some ratsbane; these ingredients were carefully delivered by the apothecary to the boy, who by mistake, gave the ratsbane to the woman instead of the brimstone; the consequence of which was, that the mother and daughter shortly after expired by the effects of this poison and another daughter, who was big with child, miscarried at seeing her mother and sister dying so untimely, and is not expected to survive many days CHARLESTOWNE, (S. Carolina) June 10. Extract of letter from London, April 2 ”The account of the famine in India is greatly ex- aggregated. The Gentoos will eat nothing but rich and vegetables, which are scarce; there is another cast that east nothing but what dies of itself, so they feed on the dead Gentoos: the Europeans are not sickly, nor have more of them died, than usual. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> B O S T O N, July 25. Saturday last arrived here, the Diamond, a transport ship, Capt. Adamson, from England, having on board several officers, and upwards of 150 recruits for his Ma- jests 14th, 64th and 65th regiments: Those for the former are landed at Castle-William; and those for the two latter are sailed for Halifax. N E W-Y O R K, August 1. We hear that one Hopkins, *a Colonel in the French service, has lately been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, and has obtained the government of the Cayes, on the southern part of Hispaniola, in the room of the Chevalier d’Argousse, who is gone to Europe. *He is a native of Maryland, well known in this city, and formerly was one of the Queen’s rangers in America, soon after which he went into the French service, where he has continued to since. We have advice from Stratfield in Connecticut, that on Sunday last the 28th of July, in time of Divine service the steeple of the meeting house in that place, was struck and much shattered with lightening, which at the same time gave a great shock to most of the Congre- gation and struck many of them down; but they all recovered, except [torn, illegible] Burr, [torn, illegible] and Mr. Da[torn, illegible] Shearman , who were instantaneously killed. It is said Mrs Wright, with the assistance of her sister, Mrs. Wells, of Philadelphia, has been so assiduous in repairing the damage done to the wax work by the late fire in her house, that the defect is not only supplied by new pieces, the subjects of which are interesting and well chosen, but they are executed with superior skill and judgment, as the performers have improved by practice and experience: To both these extraordinary geniuses, may, without impropriety, be applied what Addison says of Kneller, a little varied, By Heav’n and nature, not a master taught, They give to nature, passion, life and thought. The murder by Cain, and the treachery of Delilah to Sampson, are two principal subjects of their last performance. P H I L A D E L P H I A, July 25. The following letter, on the method of preserving PEACH TREES from the damage done them by the WORM, was communicated to the last meeting of the American Philosophical Society, by a Gentleman of West Jersey. I have included a brief account of my observations on the worm and fly, so destructive to the peach trees. For several years, my peach trees having been destroy- ed, as I apprehended, by these insects, I determined, if possible, to find out their time and manner of breeding. I therefore in in the month of June, 1767, took one of the these worms out of peach tree, and put it into a phial stopping it, so as to keep it without stifling, but this one died in a few days—I continued putting them them in for se-Vera weeks; at length one of them spun itself [torn, illegible] the manner of a silk worm; I then put in two more, which did in like manner. They remained thus until the latter end of July, or beginning of August, when they came out flies, something resembling a blue wasp ; this I concluded was the time of their copulating and laying their eggs in the trees, to prevent which, I tried tarring such tress as were almost dying, their leaves being turned yellow, the fruit ripening, and falling off, at not a third part of the usual size. It was about the first of August when I tarred the trees in the following manner; I took raw tar, and with a small brush payed the tree to about a foot high from the ground, and on the ground about three inches from he tree all round, taking care to leave no spot uncovered in that space. This method I found answered the purpose beyond ex- peculation; for the next summer my trees flourished, and grew luxuriantly; I have repeated the experiment every year since, and my trees have flourished, grown and pro- diced fruit as plentifully as if those insects had never been in the country. W I L L I A M S B U R G, August22. Captain Necks, from London, is arrived in James tier, after a long passage. NOTICE is hereby given to all Per- sons who have any Demands against the Public for Tobacco lost and destroyed by the late Fresh at Shockoe’s, Byrds, Rocky Ridge, and Warwick Ware- houses, that the Commissioners appointed by Act of Assembly to settle the Accounts of the Tobacco so lost and destroyed, will meet at Richmond, in the County of Henrico, upon Tuesday the third Day of September next for that Purpose concerned are desired to attend. THE tobacco saved at Shockoe, Byrds, Rocky Ridge, and Warwick warehouses will be sold publicly at Richmond, on Wednesday the 4th of Sep- tember. And to prevent suits being brought against those who have possessed themselves of tobacco floated from the said warehouses, they are desired to account for the same by that day, otherwise suits will be commended immedi- ately against them by the commissioner, according to the directions of the act of Assembly. GOOCHLAND, August 8, 1771. T O B E S O L D, A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Pittsylvania county, lying on the Mayo & Smith’s rives, containing ten thousand and fifty five acres. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms boy applying to Col. Samuel Jordan, in Buckingham county, who is pro- perly authorized to sell it. He will attend on the pre- mises from the roth of October til the 20th of November. Twelve months credit, or longer, is desired, will be given the purchaser, giving bond and good security, to my said attorney. THOMAS M. RANDOLPH </div> <5>Page 3 <div>class=“column”> <h6>Column 1</h6> ONE HUNDRED VALUABLE S L A V E S will be SOLD at Rocky Ridge, for READY MONEY, or MERCHANTS NOTES payable at the ensuing General Court, on Thursday the 26th of September, if fair, other- wise the next fair day. Just imported in the TWO SISTERS, Captain TAYLOR, A NEAT and gentle assortment of MILLINERY, consisting of caps; suits of worked muslin, blond lace ditto, paste and other kind of neck- laces paste ear rings, paste combs, bags, and roses for Gentlemen’s hair, a variety of ribbonds, and many other articles. SARAH PITT. N. B. She expects a full and large assortment by the October court. WILLIAMSBURG, August 22, 1771. J U S T I M P O R T E D, A LARGE quantity of coarse wool- lens, consisting of Kendall and Welch cottons, blue and green plains, bearskins, dussils, fearnoughts, Dutch blankets of all sorts, a find assortment of bed blankets, worsted and yarn stockings, a variety of stuffs for women’s gowns, & c. With other articles suitable to the season. They are al well bought, being immediately from the makers. The public may be assured they will be sold on reasonable terms. A parcel of Ladies flowered silk gauze, and stockings at 15 s per pair. A pair of course white Scotch linens. Also Scotch threads of all sorts, as usual, wholesale and retail, by JACOB ALLAN, and JOHN TURNER. To dispose of, a book for teaching the way of writing, the universal English short hand in the most easy, concise, regular, and beautiful manner. It cost one guinea sterling. 2 A. and T. THE vestry of Cople parish in the county of Westmoreland, having determined to make an addition of brick work 28 feet in length, with the width of the present glebe house, and other repairs on the said glebe, such undertakers as are willing to engage in the said business, are desired to meet the church wardens of the parish, at Cople glebe, on the second Tuesday in October next. Bond and good security for performance of covenants being given by the undertaker, the church war- dens will pay such undertaker immediately 120l. the ba- lance to be paid by the parish as quickly after the work is received as parish collections are may by law. Churchwardens: RICHARD HENRY LEE, GEROGE TURBERVILLE. F O R S A L E The following TRACTS OF LAND: TWO thousand acres in Mecklenburg county on the branches of Mumford, and Mr. Ste- phen Evans ; and 300 acres in Bedford county, on Staunton river and the branches of Seneca creed. Any person inclining to purchase the above lands will be shew- ed the same, by applying to Samuel Mangam, of Meck- lenburg county and Mr Richard Stitch, of Bedford county. The terms will be made known, by applying to John Murray, living in Prince George county, TAKEN up in James river, at the City Point, in the late great fresh, five hogsheads of tobacco, marked as follows: 1st hogsheads, LH, No. 11. 2d, No x1 m N1, marked upon the head, and the same upon the bilge. 3d ROES 0N—14, with an S in the middle of the O, on one head, and ROE, with an S in the middle of the O as before, on the other. 4 th, DEDMA NS. 5th GMS, No.—3, with a heart marked on each head. The owner or owners, on proving their property, may have them, by paying all reasonable charges, and applying to the subscriber, at City Point. WILLIAM BROWN CABIN POINT, August 16, 1771. STOLEN out of the subscriber’s desk, between the 1st and 7th instant about 18 lVirginia paper money; among which were 2 bills of 5 l. and, I think, only 1 less than 40s. I shall esteem it a favor if such money is offered to be passed by a Negro, or any sus- pected person, to have it stopped, and advise me of it, as I expect to have it in my power to prove some of the bills. JOHN HEATH TAKEN up about two miles from Yorktown, a bright bay mare, about 13 hands and a half high, appears to be about 6 years old, with a small star in her forehead, not branded, as a scar on her left fore leg, with a switch tail and mane, trots and gallops, her two hind feet white. Posted, and appraised to 10 l. EDWARD POTTER. TAKEN up in Nansemond county, a dark bay mare, about 6 or 7 years old, branded on the near buttock, but with what cannot remade out, 4 feet 6 inches high, has a hanging mane, and spring tail. Appraised to 6 1. JOSIAH RIDDICK. TO be SOLD, at Benjamin Johnston’s, in Frederik- burg, September fair next, sundry valuable SLAVES, the estate of Captain William Johnston, deceased, to fa- tisfy Mr. Andrew Leckie; the overplus for other cre- editors. Those sold for balance of Leckie’s debt will be for ready cash ; the others will be for credit till April General Court following. Bond and approved security to given to ROBERT and BENJAMIN JOHNSTON, Executors. KING WILLIAM, August 5, 1771. I HEREBY beg leave to inform my old clients, as well as the public in general, that I shall again attend Louisa county court to practice the law. Those who please to favor me with their business, may depend on the utmost expedition and punctuality. HARRY ROBINSON. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Lately published an AMERICAN EDI- TION complete in three volumes octavo, and now be published from R O B E R T. B E L L, BOOKSELLER, At the late UNION LIBRARY in THIRD Street, Philadelphia, Neatly bound in calf and lettered, price only one pound twelve shillings and six pence,— Or the three volumes sewed in blue boards at the small price of one pound two shillings and six pence, although the British edition is sold at five pounds twelve shillings and six pence, ROBERTSON’s exalted HISTORY, of CHARLES the FIFTH, EMPEROR of GER- MANY; and of all the kingdoms and states in Europe during his age.—To which is prefixed a view of the pro- guess of society in Europe to the beginning of the six- teeth century.--- Confirmed by historical proofs and il- lustrations. +++Nobleness of sentiment, perspicuity of reasoning, sublimity of style, and elegance of composition; with il- lustrous instruction; judiciously disused throughout this literary performance, hath established its reputation, equal, if not superior, to the most celebrated modern productions in the historical world.—— Printed PROPOSALS with SPECIMENS, and condi- ons annexed, for re-printing the following books by sub- scripting, may be seen at all the great towns in America HUME’s elegant HISTORY OF ENGLAND, in eight volumes octavo, at seven shillings and six pence each volume, which is only three poundsfor the whole set, although the quarto edition is sold at eleven pounds five shillings. BLACKSTONE’s splendid COMMENTARIES on the LAWS of ENGLAND, in four volumes royal octavo, page for page with the British edition, at fifteen shillings each volume, which is only three poundsfor the whole set, although the British edition is sold at nine pounds fifteen shillings. ALSO FERGUSON’s celebrated ESSAY on the HISTORY of CIVIL SOCIETY, in one volume octavo, at seven shillings and six pence, although the British edition is sold at one pound two shillings. TO THE AMERICAN WORLD THE inhabitants of this continent have now an easy and advantageous opportunity of essentially establish- ing livery manufactures int eh British colonies, at mode- rate prices, calculated for the meridian, the establishment of which will absolutely and eventually produce mental improvement and commercial expansion, with the additional recommendation of positively saving thousands of pounds to and [torn,illegible] the inhabitants of the British empire in America. This—the importation of one thou- sand sets of Blackstone’s Commentaries manufactured in Europe at ten pounds per set is sending very near ten thousand pounds across the great Atlantic Ocean. Where- as—One thousand sets, manufactured in America, and sold at the small price of three pounds per set, is an actual saving of seven thousand pounds to the purchasers, and the identical three thousand pounds, which is laid out for our own manufactures, is still retained in the country, being distributed among manufacturers and traders, whose residence upon the continent of course causeth the money to circulate from neighbor to neighbor, and by circla- sion in America there is a great probability of its revolv- ing to the very hands from which it originally migrated. AmericanGentlemen or Ladies who at this juncture, retain any degrees of that ancient and noble, but now al- most exploded affection, denominated patriotism, and are now pleased to exemplify it by extending with celerity and alacrity their auspicious patronage through the cheap mode of reporting their names and residences (no money expected till the delivery of an equivalent) with any book- seller or printer on the continent, as intentional purchasers of any of the literary works now in contemplation to be reprinted by subscription in America—will render an es- sential service to the community by encouraging native manufactures—and therefore deserves o be had in grateful remembrance—by their country—by posterity—and by their much obliged, humble servant, the publisher— ROBERT BELL. SUBSCRIPTIONS for Hume, Blackstone, and Fergu- son, are received by said Bell. at the late Union Library, in Third street, Philadelphia; and by the booksellers and printers in America. Just imported from London, in the Virginia, Capt. Roberson, and to be SOLD at the subscriber’s shop in Williamsburg, A LARGE and complete assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, chymical and galeni- cal. Also spices of all sorts, jar raisins, currants, prunes, figs, plain and colored comfits, white and brown sugar candies, barley sugar, orange chips, candied ginger and eringo, capers, best sallad and barber’s oil, best Durham flower of mustard, fago, vermicelli, saloon, pearly barley, fine rich old sack and Rhenish wines, salt Peter, red and white lead, verdigrease, Prussian blue and vermillion, Ander- son’s, Lockyer’s and Ward’s pills, Godfrey’s and Free- man’s cordial, eau de Luce, Turlington’s balsam, and balsam of honey, Dassy’s, Squire’s, and Stoughton’s elixir, Eaton’s styptic, Hill’s tincture of valerian, Mrs. Rednap’s red fit drops, Greenhow’s tincture for the gums and teeth, ditto for the tooth ache, British rock oil, Bate- man’s and Jesuit’s drops, essence of water dock and lemons, elixir bandana, Dr. Jame’s fever powders, Blackrie’s famous lixiviim for the stone and gravel, very neat smelling bottles, anodyne necklaces, breast pipes and nipple glasses, ivory and pewter syringes, best and second lancets, with or without cafes, gold and silver leaf, court plaister, small glass funnels, vials, gallipots, lint, town & c. & c. & c. WILLIAM PASTEUR. N.B. I would willingly dispose of my shop bottles, pots, & c. at a reasonable price. W.P. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> DUMFRIES, August 6, 1771. Mr. Rind, OBSERVING a publication in your papers from Fauquier, addressed to Peyton Randolph, Esq; moderator, and signed by the committee cho- sen by the associators of that county, I think it incumbent upon me, in justification of my own character to answer it so far as regards myself. It is with great concern I observe those Gentlemen cast- ing so general and severe a reflection, to insure the reputa- tions of the merchants in which they view the trading people in this colony. Why the merchants should be regarded in so different a light in this country from other states, is a matter which those Gentlemen have not thought proper to declare, and would do well to consider. I am however far from imagining that their opinion in this [torn,illegible]ct till be the sentiments of the people of this colony [torn,illegible] general, and must think the warmth they have shown on this occasion will not add much to the credit of their performance. It is not my intention to examine here into he conduct of other associators, or of committees. I only mean to exculpate myself from so violent, and, give me leave to say, so unjust an attack, by assuring the public that there are only 16 dozen of gloves, value 12|. 14[torn,illegible] 3d. In my last importation (an oversight when I ordered my goods) contrary to the association, and that it was my resolution to adhere in every particular to the intention and spirit of that general engagement. I shall on all occasions, be ready to evince my inno- cence to the public of the charge so wantonly laid against me, though I confess I shall, in future, be more cautious in entering into such engagements. . THOMAS MONTGOMERIE NEW KENT, August 10, 1771. To be SOLD, on Monday the 2d of Sep- member next, at the plantation of Mr. Richmond Terrell, deceased, in New- Kent county, THE personal estate of the said Ter- tell, consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, house- hold and kitchen furniture, about 100 barrels of corn, some brandy and cider, hoes, nails, oznabrigs, rolls, Dutch blankets and stockings, with sundry other things too tedious to mention. Twelve months credit will be al- lowed for all sums exceeding thirty shillings, the purcha- sets giving bond, with approved security, to Executors: WILLIAM CLAYTON, RICHMOND ALLEN, and RICHARD ALLEN To be SOLD, for ready money, to the highest bidder on Saturday the 31st of August, before the Raleigh door, in Williamsburg, ONE hundred and twenty acres of LAND [torn,illegible] in York county on Queen’s creek about a mile from Williamsburgin the possession of Mr. Peter Powell. There are [torn,illegible] the said land, a good dwelling house, kitchen, barn, orchard, & c. Mrs. Ma- ry Cobbs has her dower in it. JAMES ANDERSON I INTEND for England soon. WILLIAM FARMER. RUN away from he subscriber about the 1st of June, an Irish convict servant man named CHRISTOPHER DOLTON; he is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a clear and fresh com- complexion, has a down look, clumsy made, stoop shoulder- ed, has short black hair, pitted with the small pox, and has a lump on one of his fingers next to his thumb. Had with himpiece set in the brim, not altogether of the same color with the rest of the hat, 3 home made shirts, 1 pair of trousers, and 1 pair of drawers, both of coarse home made linen, an old hunting shirt, and a pair of old shoes. It is imagined he will change his name and apparel. Who- ever apprehends and secures the said servant, so that I may get again, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS reward, and reasonable charges allowed, if brought home. ANDREW HAMILTON, Calf Pasture, Augusta. To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 24th of October, on the premises, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, A VALUABLE tract of LAND, containing 400 acres, be paid down, the other part in two equal payments, one in twelve months, the other in two equal payments, one in twelve months, the other in two years. Bond and se- purity will be required. Any person inclinable to pur- chase privately, may know the terms by applying to John Balard, jun. deputy sheriff of the above country. WILLIAM LUCAS. RAN away from the subscriber an apprentice boy, named JAMES CURTIS; he is of a yellow complexion, has a sharp nose, and wear his own short light colored hair; he went off bare footed, and has got several scars on his legs. He took with him a coarse felt hat, two brown linens shirts, both patched with cotton, 2 pair of crocus trousers, one light colored dussil jackets, and a double breasted striped Virginia cloth waist- coat. I hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from em- ploying him, or any person whatever from entertaining him. Whoever will convey the said boy to me, shall re- chive FORTY SHILLINGS reward. WILLIAM ROW. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> COMMITTED to Frederick county gaol, for felony, a Negro man named Charles, be longing to Brett Randolph, Esq; deceased. JOHN NEVILL. BEING very desirous to settle all my affairs, and to release the Gentlemen (who at my request became trustees) from their engagements for me, I propose to sell at the Rocky Ridge, on Monday the 2d of December next to the highest bidder, 2500 acres of exceeding rich and valuable lands, lying just below the falls of James river, in the county of Chesterfield, on which is an exceeding good dwelling house, and all con- leniencies for cropping. There will be land enough sown in wheat to produce 5000 bushels. A stream of water runs through it sufficient for a mill. I like- wise intend to sell the warehouses and many lots in Rocky Ridge, the valuable ferries on each side the river, the fishery (?) on each side the river, the fishery,(?) known by the name of Sandy Barr with several hundred acre lots in Henrico, and many lots in Shockoe. At the same time will be sold 250 Negoroes, and stocks of all sorts. The time of payment will be agreed on the day of sale. Those who have an inclination to purchase may view the premises, by applying to Mr. David Pa [torn, illegible] person, who will shew them the same. W. BYRD. ROCKY RIDGE, July 26, 1771. THE subscribers store at this place, will be, from the first day of September next, under the management of Mr. John Scott, by whom customers will be supplied as formerly; we therefore hope they will continue their dealings. ALEXANDER & PETERFIELD TRENT. For S A L E, the following tracts of L A N D, THREE thousand three hundred acres, 1100 of which is low grounds, on Dan river, Halifax county, Virginia. 1540 acres on Grassy creek, Granville county, North Carolina. 640 acres on Fishing creek Halifax county, North Carolina. 200 acres on Governor’s Branch, Halifax county, North Carolina. Long credit will be given if required, and the terms made known by the subscriber, who resides near Suffolk, in Nansemond county. DAVID MEADE. RUN away from the subscriber, the 1st of April last a Negroe woman named Jenny, she is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, has a small scar on one of her cheeks, which seems to have been occasioned by the stroke of a whip. I am informed that she has been seen lately in Williamsburg in the habit of a man. She lived with Mr. James Anderson, Black- smith, last year, and since, some time, with Mr. Robert Hyland.whoever takes up the said servant, and se- cures her so that I get her again, or delivers her to me, at Green Spring, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS re- ward and if outside the colony, FIVE POUNDS. I hereby forward all [torn, illegible] era of vessel from taking her out of the colony, and an [torn, illegible] determined to prosecute any per son whatever who shall harbor or entertain her. || EDMOND BACON. ROCKY RIDGE, August 1, 1771. For SALE, or to be rented for a term of years, and entered on immediately. THE capital prize drawn in Col. Byrds’s lottery, consisting of a double forge, and va- liable grist mill, with two acres, and a half of land adjoin- ing. Also two thousand acres of exceeding good land, the farthest part of which is not more than three miles from the works. The land will be sold or rented with or with- out the forge and mill, and laid off in small parcels suit- able to the purchasers. Long credit will be given, if re- queried, for the greatest part of the money, on giving bon, with approved security. The subscriber has no objection to dispose of one moiety, or the whole, or the stream without the land. It is capa- blue of great improvement, as it is situated in the heart of a wheat country. The forge may be converted to a good merchant mill at a small expense, and will manufacture one hundred thousand bushels of wheat in a season, besides the profits arising from he grist mill, which is worth, at least, two hundred pounds per annum. The terms will be made agreeable; and the land and works may be viewed at any time, by applying to Mr. Richard Crump, mer- chant at Rocky Ridge. HENRY MORSE. N. B. The utensils and old iron belonging to the forge will be sold on reasonable terms. NORFOLK, July 1, 1771. AT our RUM DISTILLERY here may be had a constant supply of that article, and MOLASSES, WHICH WE WILL SELL ONTHE LOWEST TERMS. Those who favor us with their orders may depend up- on being well used; and they will please to address them to Mr. William Calderhead, who conducts the business of the distillery, or to JAMIESON, CAMPBELL, CALVERT & Company J A M E S Q U I N, S T A Y M A K E R, in WILLIAMSBURG, TAKES this method to inform the Ladies in general that he carries on the said business in all its branches; and as he is well versed in said business,,br> by particular care and punctuality hopes to merit the fa- vour and kind recommendation of those ladies that please to honour him with their commands, which shall be exe- luted in the neatest and genteelest manner. N. B. Enquire at Mr. Jonathan Proffer’s, tailor. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column2</h6> TAKEN up in Louisa (?) , near Hunter’s Ford, a flea bitten mare about 4 feet 4 inches high, paces slow, about 9 years old, branded on the near buttock some- thing resembling a dog, has a white spot in her forehead, has the sign of a fistula, which has been cured some time, a black spot on the point of each shoulder, which appears to have been occasioned by a collar. Posted and ap praised to 4 |. JOSEPH ISBELL. COMMITTED to Essex county gaol, a Negro man who calls himself LYHE; he has passed several years in this neighbourhood as a free man, and understands the carpenter’s business. Since he was apprehended he says be belongs to one Moses Allman, of Isle of Wight county. The owner may have him, on paying charges of imprisonment, and what the laws al- lows. RICHARD BANKS RUN away from he subscriber on the 16t day of July a convict servant man named SA MUEL BAILEY, by trade a house joiner, about 30 years of age, is a stout well set fellow, of a ruddy complexion, about 5 feet 7 inches high, one of his legs sore, and swelled, his hair is remarkably grey, occasioned by the small-pox, has a cast in his eyes, and been int he country 2 years; he was clothed, when he went away, in an oznabrig shirt and trousers, an old light brown jacket, old felt hat, country made shoes tied, and commonly wear a green worsted cap. All masters of vessels are forewarned from harboring or employing him. I will give a reward of FORTY SHILLINGS to any person who will take up and deliver to the subscriber, in Richmond county, the said servant, besides what the law allows. WILLIAM BUCKLAND. NOTICE is hereby given to all Per- sons who have any Demands against the Public of Tobacco lost and destroyed by the late Fresh at Quantico Warehouse, that the Commissioners appointed by Act of assembly to settle the Accounts of the To- back so lost and destroyed, will meet at Dumfries,in the County of Prince William, upon the 16th Day of September next for that Purpose, when all Persons con- corned are desired to attend. To be SOLD at Fredericksburg, on Mon- day the 23rd of September next, being fair day (the sale formerly advertised being prevented by the badness of weather) ABOUT fifty choice SLAVES, used to cropping and farming. Twelve months credit will be allowed, on bond with security, bearing interest from the date. I have also some other slaves to dispose of at private sale, among whom are two carpenters, and a few house servants. I will also sell the plantation whereon I now live, in King George county, opposite to Frede ricksburg with or without the ferry. Credit, if required, will be extended to one, two, or three years, to suit the purchaser. JAMES HUNTER. FOUR thousand acres of LAND, belong to James Burwell lying in the county of Isle of Wight, on James river, 11 miles below Smith- field, will be exposed to public sale on the 10th day of November next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day. It is very level, and extraordinary good for grain and stock, having firm marshes belonging to it, and so convenient to Norfolk, that whatever is made thereon may easily be carried there by the water; there is also a very find merchant mill in the neighbourhood thereof, the proprietor of which, will, no doubt, readily take all the wheat that can be made upon it. Oysters and fish are to be had in plenty, and extremely good. The land will be laid off in lots to suit purchasers, and may be entered on the 1st of January next. Six months credit will be allowed from he day of entry on bond and approved security being given to TRUSTEES: LEWIS BURWELL DUDLEY DIGGS THOMAS NELSON, jun RICHARD BAKER, NATHANIEL BURWELL, RUNaway from the subscriber, in Frederick, the 19th of May last, a Negro man named JASPER lately purchased of George Bowness, tanner, in Portsmouth, and formerly the property of William Simpson butcher, in Norfolk, and Francis Clarke, in Princess Anne. The said slave is about 27 years of age, remarkably strong built, about 5 feet 9 inches high, speaks good English,wears much hair on his cheeks, the first joint of the fore finger of his right hand rendered useless by a wound, has a down cast aspect, a large scar on one of his knees from a burn, has worked at the carpenter’s and cooper’s trades, but more accustomed to work on board vessels, and has much the air of a sailor: had on when he went away, a new pair of buckskin breeches, and good shoes and stockings. Whoever will apprehend the said slave, and convey him to me, or to Mr. William Allason, merchant in Falmouth shall receive THREE PISTOLES reward, and if taken out of this co- lony FIVE PISTOLES. As I have reason to suspect that he will endeavor to get on board a vessel, in order to make his escape, I forewarn all masters and commanders of vessels from taking him on board. THOMAS BRYAN MARTIN. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> STRAYED away the 26th of April last a blooded bay mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high with a star in her forehead, and snip on her nose, switch tail and hanging mane, branded on the near buttock RB. Whoever will bring the said mare to the subscriber, living in Spotsylvania shall receive 20s reward. RICHARD BROOKE. GEORGE the THIRD, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, & c. To the Sheriff of Fairfax, greeting: We command you that you summon John Pound, son and heir of Morris Pound, deceased, late of the county aforesaid, to appear out Justices of our county aforesaid, to appear before our Justices of our county court of Fairfax, at Alexandria, on the third Monday in next month, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him by William Savage, and Margarethis wife, executrix of the last will and testament of Charles Green,deceased, and Spence Grayson, administrator of all the singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, of Benjamin Grayson, deceased. And this he shall in wise omit, under the penalty of 100 |. sterling. And have then there this writ. Witness Peter Wagener, clerk of our said court, this 20th day of December,in the 11th year of our reign. P. WAGENER. MAY 23, 1771 I HAVE for sale ten LOTS or half acres of LAND, in the city of Williamsburg near Dr. James Carter’s being the lots whereon the late Col. Hollaway lived. There is a dwelling house Theron in good repair, with a kitchen under it, and two large brick vaults. I would also sell the brick WINDMILL I lately purchased of Major Taliaferro, which very late experi- once has proved may be made with very little alteration, ex- cheeringly convenient and profitable. Any person inclina- blue to become a purchaser of the above may know the terms by applying to Mr. Tazewell in Williamsburg, or the subscriber in Middlesex county. . Tf HUGH WALKER. General Post Office, New York, Jan. 22, 1771. HIS Majesty’s POST MASTER GENERAL having (for the better facilitating of Correspondence between Great-Britain and Ameri- ca) been pleased to add a 5th PACKET-BOAT to the Station between Falmouth and New-York Notice is hereby given, that the MAIL, for the future, will be closed at the Post Office in New-York at 12 of the Clock at Night, on the 1st Tuesday in every Month, and dispatched by a Packet the next Day for Falmouth. By Command of the DEPUTY POST MASTER GENERAL. ALEXANDER COLDEN, Secretary. GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, & c. To the sheriff of Lou- doun county, greeting. We command you that you sum- mon Thomas Patterson, brother and heir of John Petter- son late of Leesburg, in the said county, merchant deceased, to appear before the Justices of our said county court, at the court-house thereof, on the 2d Monday in December next to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited, against him and Fleming Patterson of Leesburg, mer- chant, by Henry M’Cabe of Alexandria, mer- chant, by Henry M’Cable of Alexandria, merchant, William Craufurd, jun, and company merchants, Willia- am Craufurd, Thomas Dunmore, and company of Great- Britain, merchants. And this he shall unwise omit, under the penalty of 100 |. And have then there this writ. Witness Charles Bings, clerk of our said court, the 15th day of November, in the 11th year of our reign, 1770. . 6m. CHARLES BINNS. FREDERICK, July 2, 1770. THE subscriber proper to in- form the public, that he purposes beginning to inoculate the SMALL-POX on the 12th day of Septem- ber next, and to continue the same until July following, at his house, six miles from Winchester:. The situation healthful and agreeable. The terms for each patient TWO PISTOLES for inoculation, and 20s a week for board. He flatters himself that his experience in Europe, and his repeated success in inoculating in this county, will render any account of his being regularly qualified, un- necessary. To these he chooses to appear, rather than speak confidently of himself. Patients may depend upon every necessary accommoda- sion; likewise the greatest care and tenderness; Nd need not be under any apprehension of confinement. JOHN M’DONALD. Maryland, August 15, 1770. THE subscriber, who has been regu- early bred to the practice of PHYSIC and SUR- GERY, gives this public information that begins to inoculate on the 5th of September, and continues till the last of June 1771, at his house when stands about half a mile from Baltimore Town, on a healthy situa- sion, with a very agreeable prospect. The price (as before) TWO PISTOLES, and twenty-five shillings per week for board. The sickness is really trifling, and the confinement none. They may safely return to their homes in 21 days. Those that choose to come, are re- quested not to alter their diet, and to give timely notice, that necessary care may be taken to prevent their being disappointed. NEGROES will be insured at five per- centcent. The subscribe declared he has inoculated upwards of eight thousand, and has lost but seventeen, and they died more from obstinacy and a too great indulgence, than from the small-pox. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THURSDAY, June 8, 1769. NUMBER 161. THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Open to ALL PARTIES, but Influenced By NONE. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> MONITOR XII. My dear Countrymen, I HAVE said before you a faithful account of the state of our affairs in Great-Britain; and of the temper of the present Ministry. We see it too glaringly displayed in the King's speech, and the addresses in answer to it, in the resolu- tions of both Houses concerning Boston, with the address and answer. They are too expressive to re- quire any comment; they are written in blood, and cannot be misunderstood. It is true they aim at one colony, only, but this artifice surely cannot deceive you, nor withhold you from considering every colony interested in the sufferings of one for a common cause. Divide and tyrannize is the maxim; to subdue one at a time is the surest and most facile way to crush all. With such pregnant proofs before you, of a perma- nent and complete subversion of your liberties, you cannot, without infatuation, listen to those who would persuade you, that if you demean yourselves into acquiescence and quiet, this oppressive duty-act will be repealed, and every grievance redressed. But to be convinced how futile this expectation is, look only upon the despotic circle with which they have already encompassed our liberties, The Par- liament are to raise a revenue upon us without our consent; the Commissioners are to see it collected; the Admiralty Courts are to try all revenue causes; whoever a Governor shall accuse of treason is to be sent to Britain for his trial, or rather, as his Majesty's most gracious answer has it, “ to be brought to con- dign punishment;” the Governors, Counsellors and Judges, are appointed by the King, and exist during his pleasure; and to render them all rigorus in [torn, illegible] the British Parliament, over which we have no earth- ly restraint, with which, no possible connection. Is trial by jury an essential privilege; of freemen, ne- cessary to a due dispensation of justice, and the secu- rity of the subject? This is absolutely wrested from us by the Admiralty Courts, in which one Judge, ap- pointed by the Crown during pleasure, and paid out of the condemnation money, if it be sufficient, de- termines between the King and the subject. Are our lives dear to us? Every Governor may devote whom he pleases, by charging him with treason, and send- ing him to England, where he will be tried, if hap- pily this farce be deemed necessary to precede the tragedy of execution, by a jury of strangers infected with the most violent prejudice. The Commissioners of the Customs only, are vested with the alarming powers of excise, in forcing open, or ordering to be forced, any man's locks. Deprived thus of the privilege of giving or keeping our money, the executive and judicial powers, as in- dependent of the people as they are absolutely de- pendent on the King; the trial by jury, that great bulwark of safety in life and estate, taken from us; our houses, closets, cabinets, &c. laid open to the will and pleasure of the Commissioners, or the lowest servant belonging to the revenue; and all these main- tained by us without our consent; what remains to make our slavery compleat? Nothing but our acqui- escence and submission. What can save us from this dreadful bondage? Nothing but an unanimous, de- termined, permanent opposition. How this is to be conducted is the next question, and it may be very shortly discussed. We have peti- tioned, reasoned and remonstrated in vain ; let us try the next gentle method of admonishing Great-Bri- tain, and recalling her to reason and justice, that is, to desist from the consumption of her manufactures, and supplying her with those raw materials, from which her trade, manufacturers, merchants and revenue, receive great profits, such as tobacco, tar, pitch, hemp, flax seed, potash, &c. Instead of ex- pending our labour on these, let us raise grain, pro- visions, and all materials for manufactures; in the manufacturing of which, the rest of our labour may be employed. Some temporary loss and inconveni- ence will arise from so great a change; but the bene- fits which will flow from it are manifold, great, and lasting. It will save us from a slavery otherwise ine- vitable; the yoke is before us, the chains are prepa- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> red, there is no alternative but tamely to put them on, or vigorously endeavour to make them drop from the enervated hands of our oppressors. He who would expose himself and his posterity to the hateful insults of petty authority, he who would devote his life and fortunes to the arbitrary will of Governors, Com- missioners, Judges, Custom-house Officers, Minions and Parasites, he who would see the whole people of this continent governed without exception by laws to which they give no consent, and their once honoura- ble and respected Assemblies humiliated to mere cor- porations; let him patiently resign himself to the shackles which are forged for him, and wonderfully calculated to secure these fatal consequences. But when the galling chain sits heavy on him, when the calamities of which slavery is banefully prolific, press hard and sore upon him, in that miserable state fleeced, despised, injured and insulted, let him perse- vere in his virtue of resignation, nor be tempted to execrate his miserable existence, or accelerate, in wish, the slave's and wretch's last resource, the hand of death. To render opposition effectual, unanimity is greatly requisite. How necessary an union and harmony among ourselves are to the maintenance of our most valuable rights, may be drawn not only from reason, but from the great apprehension entertained of it by those who would subvert them, 'Twas therefore that the congress at New-York, was so loudly ex- claimed against by the Grenvillian party, and that the circular letter at Boston, was such an alarming measure at home, that every art of soothing, every influence of threats, were used by my Lord Hillsbo- rough to render it abortive. In pursuance of the old [torn, illegible] to fear from [torn, illegible], nothing to expect but insult, injury and oppression. And from these, nothing can relieve us, but a determined, unanimous, permanent opposition. Q U E B E C, April 27. M O N D A Y night the ice in the great river St. Lawrence broke up before this city, &c. Charlestown, S. Carolina, April 10. We learn from North-Carolina, that the people in that province who stile themselves Regulators have again committed sundry outrages. They tied the sheriff of Orange county to a tree, and gave him five hundred lashes, which almost made an end of him ; they likewise obliged him to eat the writ they found in his possession, and have given notice, that whoe- ver attempts to serve any process civil or criminal will meet with the same treatment; they denounce double vengeance against any person who shall pre- sume to collect or demand taxes of any kind, being determined to pay none. His Excellency Governor Tryon, who was just setting out on a visit to this pro- vince, as formerly mentioned, with several other Gentlemen, on Friday last received an account of those disturbances, which determined his Excellency to put off his journey, and take the most vigorous and effectual measures for repressing and bringing to reason such daring and turbulent spirits. PHILADELPHIA, May 18. Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in London, February 6, 1769. " How long we may be permitted to carry on a friendly communication, will become a question, as the sword of civil war seems ready to start from the scabbard, and eager to be imbrued in brother's blood. Our Ministry, who, by the power of giving places and pensions, have secured a majority in both Houses of Parliament, are determined to carry their point against the freedom of America, and by that means to pave the way for an attack on our constitution ; and will spare no blood or treasure (except their own) to effect this infamous purpose; nor do I see, at present, any thing to prevent it, but a popular commotion, which, indeed, our people seem ripe for, and want only a few able leaders; whether Wilkes will prove one, I cannot determine, but thus far I can assure you, that, setting aside all prejudices and popular clamour against his former irregularities, </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> we must acknowledge, that he has done and suffered more for the cause of liberty, than any patriot in our time; and in all his latter conduct, he has been so steady, and so consistent, that it has gained him uni- versal applause. I say universal, for he is not only idolized by the mob, but caressed and supported by a great majority of sensible thinking men in this city, and the counties around it. “Your memorial from Philadelphia will come to nothing, at least I fear so. I attended the meeting of the merchants and manufacturers, and we chose a respectable committee to wait on the Ministry; but that could be expected from men who had already taken their party; and who have not the least idea of justice or liberty.” Extract of another letter from the same Gentleman, March 4, 1769. " Since the account I gave you in my last, of your Philadelphia memorial, I find that all my suggesti- ons are confirmed, and that no relief is to be expected for our colonies. I understand that your province will, immediately on this news, follow the example of Boston, and New-York, and stop the importation of European goods; this plan, if universal, might have some effect, but if partial, will only tend to your own prejudice, and inflame measures still more. In a letter from London, of March 6, there is the following paragraph. I am persuaded that I shewed some judgment in my last letter, when I ventured to pronounce, that this country would know too well the value of the colonies, to suffer these unhappy differences that have [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] list, to their [torn, illegible] far as I can learn, they are however likely to continue in power, and perhaps for this reason, that, in the present embroil- ed state of affairs, no other set are found desperate enough to undertake it after them.” Extract of a letter from London, March 9. “ Nothing has transpired respecting public affairs since the letter to your committee; should any favour- able opportunity present, you may depend on our ut- most endeavours for the good of America; and should the merchants in your province withhold having goods from us, we hope they will avoid any tumultuous proceedings, and then it cannot be construed in your disfavour, as in the other provinces.” Extract of a letter from London, March 11. " I am apt to imagine, that the present session of Parliament will wear away, without being marked by any material event ; for they are expected to break up soon after the Easter holidays. They have alrea- dy settled with the East-India Company; they have voted their supremacy over the colonies, and there I fancy this matter will stick till next year ; they have given the King 513,5001. to pay his civil list debts; and as for Wilkes, nothing remains but to reject him when he is re-chosen, and so the county must be con- tent with one member for the rest of this Parliament. It may happen, however, that if any person is put up against him, that person, whoever he is, and howe- ver great his minority upon the poll, will be received by the House for the sitting member. But, disre- garding every thing relating to Wilkes, and every thing else, I consider our difference with North- America, as the most material affair now depending. No steps are yet taken, or even talked of, to heal the breach, though it be every day growing wider. Much will depend upon the effect this will have on our manufacturers during the course of next summer. You seem determined to be frugal, and to cease from the further importation of English goods, as much as possible; and here they seem at a loss how to recede from the plan of conduct already adopted I am really sorry I cannot give you some more material intelligence; but things are so oddly circumstanced, that there is no writing satisfactorily upon the subject just now. Lord Chatham, it was expected, would have stept forward this session, but it seems his time is not yet come. He is now in pretty good health. George Grenville, though he hath, upon some occasions, en- deavoured to thwart the Ministry, in the House has been, upon the whole, very quiet; and as the ad </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> ministration have a considerable majority on their side, I do not imagine there is much reason to expect any change soon. Indeed we have hardly any to choose, unless those who have already been tried to little pur- pose.” Capt. Rollins, in 38 days from the Muskito shore, informs that three days after he sailed he came a- cross the wreck of a ship overset, about 300 tons burthen, which he supposed bad been ashore on some of the keys, and drifted off again, as her bottom was much damaged. She had a figure head and large quarter galleries, appeared to be American built, and bad staves between decks; but the sea running very high, he could not learn farther particulars. Extract from the Grenada Gazette, Feb. 25. “On the 17th instant a French smuggling schooner from Martinico, commanded by Capt. Leblane, and mounting 10 swivel guns, with 18 men, was taken and brought into this port by Capt. Campbell, in the customhouse schooner the Burke, of 8 swivel guns and 12 men, 5 of whom were Negroes, after a desperate, engagement, in which the French lost their Captain, gunner, and one man, and had se- veral wounded, one of whom is since dead. Captain Campbell's mate, and two men were wounded; the former died on the Sunday following, but the other two, it is expected, will recover. The bravery and good conduct of Capt. Campbell, in this little though well fought combat, as well as his great humanity to the vanquished, deserve the highest applause; and in justice to Mr. Macdonald, who happened to be on board, we cannot omit mentioning that he gallantly seconded the efforts of the Captain and crew, and contributed, in no small measure, to the success of the day.” Charlestown, S. Carolina, May 2. Within the course of a year upwards of 20,000l. has been paid, out of the treasury here, as bounty money on hemp. ANNAPOLIS, May 25. Tuesday the 20th of June next is appointed for a meeting here of Gentlemen, from the several coun- ties, to consider of resolutions against the future im- portation of goods; and each county in the province is entreated to send four of its inhabitants, by which it is hoped an agreement may be formed on mutual confidence, and with entire unanimity. WILLIAMSBURG, June 8. RICHMOND county, May 26, 1769. On Wednesday last, the 24th of this instant, about four in the morning, died, at his house in this county, JOHN WOODBRIDGE, Esq; in the 63d year of his age, after a most painful illness, which he bore with truly christian fortitude and re- [torn, illegible] was nigh at hand, yet would he not forsake the cause in which he had been forced to embark, but like a valiant soldier, gallantly fell in support of his country's liberty. He was taken with convul- sive symptoms in the House on that memorable day when the last resolves, so important to all Ame- rica, were entered into. It was with the greatest difficulty he could (after he left the House) get to his lodgings. However, his great resolution, for which he was ever remarkable, did enable him, with the assistance of his friends, to get into his own house the Sunday evening before he departed; where, amidst a crowd of weeping friends, he stea- dily and undauntedly changed his mortality for im- mortality. He was a christian, and as such was truly chari- table. His door stood always open, willing to re- ceive the poor and needy. His ears were always open to their complaints, and his generous heart ever ready to relieve their wants. His neighbours have lost in him a true friend and trusty servant. He was to them both counsellor and physician. He was a man, (and what every one who knew him can testify) an honest good man. His enemies (if such a man could have any) must acknowledge, his virtues were many and very great. His friends must allow he had some failings, just enough to shew we need not expect perfection in man, for if such a thing could have been, it would have been found in him. RICHMOND county, May 26, 1769. On Wednesday last, died in an advanced age, JOHN WOODBRIDGE, Esq; who has had the honour to represent the county of Richmond, in Gene- ral Assembly, for upwards of thirty years successively. So much did the people rely on his integrity and a- bilities, that, during this period, be has been twice compelled by the unanimous voice of the electors to take upon him that important trust, though absent on the occasion, To do justice to his memory might defy the most extravagant epitaph. As a christian, he was chari- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> tabie ;* as a man, he was humane, beneficent, affa- ble; a counsellor and physician to the poor, and to others who asked his advice; as a Representative, he was ever watchful of the interest of his constitu- ents. In him, alas ! has every virtue lost a zealous friend. * Doctor Sherlock tells us, that charity is the only word ibat can express the character, the temper, or the duty of a disciple of the gospel. In short, it is the fulfilling of the law. We are informed from North-Carolina, that the Assembly of that province is dissolved. The Baltimore, Capt. Mitchell, from London, ar- rived at Annapolis on Monday last. In her came his Excellency Governor EDEN, with his Lady and family. ARRIVALS The Friendship, Lilly, and the Betty, Peterson, from London, in York river. The Spiers, Lusk, from Glasgow, in James river. The Captains Sweat and Swan from Boston, and Young, Penistone, and Mitchell, from Bermuda, at Norfolk. FREDERICKSBURG, May 29, 1769. THE Bonds to ANTHONY BACON and Company, for the Sale of the Estate of the late GEORGE BRAXTON, Esq, de- ceased, being payable the 4th of next Month, the Subscriber gives this Notice, that he will attend at WILLIAMSBURG, at the next Oyer Court, expecting to receive the Mo- ney for the said Bonds. As the Sub- scriber has already given such great Indulgences, he flatters himself that common Gratitude, and the Justice due to his Word, pledged to his Principals, on the Credit of the Debtors, will make it the Duty of such Debtors to pay off their Bonds without further Trouble. And as he would choose to remit his Money as soon as possible, he would be glad to have the Offer of [torn, illegible] July next, THE LAND whereon John Pas- teur now lives, near the Great-Bridge, in the county of Norfolk. Also one hun- dred acres of land, joining the land of Simon Portlock, in the said county, to satisfy a debt due to Neil Snodgrass and Richard Templeman. The sale to be at Nicholas Powell's. Six months credit is allowed the purchaser, on giving bond, with sufficient security. ABRAM WORMINGTON, S. Sheriff. MAY 29, 1769. To be SOLD at public auction, on Friday the 30th day of next month, on the premises, A VALUABLE tract of LAND, containing about 700 acres, in King and Queen county, about three miles below the Court- house, and within one mile of Mattapony river, belonging to Mrs. Mary Whiting, of Gloucester town, and known by the name of Heartquake Quarter Credit will be allowed till the 1st day of June, 1770, the purchaser giving bond and approved security to the administrators of John Robinson, Esq; deceased. GEORGE RROOKE. WILLIAMSBURG, June 6, 1769. STRAYED some time ago, from Mr. James Bray Johnson, from Mr. Little- bury Hardyman's, a light roan mare, about 8 years old, 14 hands high, or near it, has sundry saddle spots, a large scar under her near shoulder, and another on her back, done by the saddle, is branded on the near buttock E N, paces slow, and trots and gallops well. Whoever brings the said mare to me, near Burwell's ferry, shall receive three pounds reward. CHARLES SIMS. 3 </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> JUNE 6, 1769. To be SOLD at public auction, on Tuesday the 20th day of this month, before Mr. Hay's door, pur- suant to a decree of the Court of Hustings, THE LOTS and HOUSES of the late Dr. Peter Hay, deceased, in the city of Williamsburg. The very convenient and beautiful situation of these lots, is well known to every person the least acquainted with the city of Williamsburg, and therefore needs no particular description. Nine months credit will be allowed the purchaser, giving bond and approved security to PHILIP WHITEHEAD CLAIBORNE. N. B. Mrs. Hay has her dower in the above. THE Rev. WILLIAM DUNLAP, of Stratton Major parish, King and Queen county, Virginia, having/engaged a tutor for his own sons, properly qualified to teach the learned languages, as well as writing and arithmetick, would have no objection to take in two or three boys to board and educate with them :----Mr. Dunlap is possessed of a library of several thousand volumes, in most arts and sciences, which shall be free to the inspection of such youth as may be under his care. FREDERICKSBURG, May 29, 1769. A SCHEME of a LOTTERY, for rais- ing Four Hundred and Fifty Pounds, to be laid out by the managers, or any six of them, towards building a new church in the town of Fredericksburg, and in the purchase of an organ for the said church. 1 Prize of - £.500 is .500 2 - - - - 250 each - 500 4 - - - - 100 - - 400 8 - - - - 50 - - 400 8 - - - - 25 - - 200 10 - - - -1O - - 100 180 - - - - 5 - - 900 ____ ____ 213 Prizes. - - - - - - 3000 2787 Blanks. 3000 Tickets, at 20 s. each, - - 3000 [torn, illegible] be deducted [torn, illegible] so large a number of tickets as may be taken on hand, it is thought best to promote the sale of them, during the drawing, by making the following altera- tions in the scheme, to wit---One of the prizes for 2501. is to belong to the proprietor of the ticket whose number shall be drawn the one thousandth--- the other 250l. to belong to the proprietor of the ticket whose number shall be drawn the two thou- sandth ---and the 500l. to belong to the pro- prietor of the ticket whose number shall be last drawn. It is evident, that this alteration cannot affect the chance of any of the adventurers; but to avoid all possible objections from any who have become adventurers upon the faith of the present scheme, it is intended that any such who shall disapprove of the alteration, may be at liberty to return their tickets to the person they had them of, at any time before the first day of September next. The managers hope, that the Gentlemen who have been kind enough to take tickets to dispose of, will please to account for them by the first day of September next, at the latest; and those who have had tickets on credit, are requested to pay for them by that time, as the numbers and prizes are to be then rolled up and prepared for drawing. The managers are, as formerly; they have given bond for the due discharge of their duty, and are to act upon oath; the money is to be de- posited with a treasurer on the day of drawing, and any fortunate adventurer may then have his money upon producing his ticket to such treasurer, who will attend to pay off the prizes. TAKEN up in Buckingham county, upon James river, a black mare, about 12 years old, 4 feet 6 inches high, has on a small bell, and is branded on the near buttock W, her left hind foot and her right fore foot are white, and she has a small star in her forehead. Posted, and appraised to 1l. 15s. BENJAMIN HOWARD. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> I INTEND to leave the colony soon. JOHN EDLOE. RICHMOND county, May 27, 1769. RUN away from the subscriber, on Monday the 15th of May, a convict ser- vant man, named John Erwin, a joiner by trade, is about 5 feet 8 inches high, wears his own hair, which is dark and bushy, is pitted with the small- pox, has light grey eyes, looks remarkably dull and stupid; had on when he went away a light brown cloth jacket and breeches, old oznabrigs shirt, and carried with him an old light coloured great coat. Whoever takes up the said servant, and delivers him to the subscriber, shall receive forty shillings reward, besides what the law allows. WILLIAM BUCKLAND. TAKEN up in King William, a red heifer, marked with a crop and slit in the right ear, and over keel in the left. Posted and appraised to 1l 5s. WILLIAL FRAZIER, Senr. TAKEN up in York county, near Williamsburg, a small bay horse, about 13 hands high, with a blaze in his face, and branded on the shoulder H, with a branch over it. Posted, and appraised to 41. WILLIAM GRAVES. TAKEN up in Buckingham coun- ty, upon James river, a grey horse, about 4 feet 7 inches high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, he paces naturally, and has no brand perceiva- ble. Posted, and appraised to 41. BENJAMIN HOWARD. To be SOLD at public auction, on Wednesday the 21st instant, before Mr. Hay's door, pursuant to a de- cree of York court, THE LAND, late the property of Major Alexander Finnie, called PORTO BELLO, situate on Queen's creek in York county, with two dwelling houses, and convenient buildings to each, and separated by a little marsh, and, as formerly advertised, its situation beautiful, the land good; there are fine meadows, plenty of fish, and no end to oysters close at the door, and the [illegible] accounted one of the finest on the cortinent. Six months credit will be allowed the purchaser, [illegible] bond and security. N. B.. Mrs. Finnie has her dower in the land. BOSTON, April [illegible] 1769. THE Honourable Commissioners of his Majesty’s customs observing [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] vessels frequently incur forfeitures, [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible]become subject to heavy penalties [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] misconduct or negligence of the [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible], and [torn, llegible] by the [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [illegible]they are not able to do, from the manner that they take in their loading at foreign ports, and at other times they pretend that the seamen take on board private ventures, and secrete the same from their knowledge, so as to be landed clandestinely upon their arrival, without payment of duty; and several ships and vessels seized for the commission of offences of this kind having been released in consequence of such representations from the owners, the Commis- sioners think it necessary to advertise, for the infor- mation of all persons whom it may concern, that up- on the detection and discovery of any such offences in future the same will be prosecuted as the law di- rects, so that it behooves the owners to suppress the custom of suffering the seamen to take in private ventures, and also to admonish the masters to be punctual in taking an account of their cargoes, and to pay a strict regard to their oaths in reporting the same, as well at the ports of their first arrival as the ports of entry in North-America. By order of the Commissions. RICHARD REEVE, Secretary. WESTOVER, May 24, 1769. THE Governor and Council hav- ing been pleased to promise me that the officers and soldiers of the Virginia regiments should have their choice of the lands ceded by the Indians, at the late treaty at Fort Stanwix, as soon as his Ma- jesty’s consent is obtained; this is to give notice, that I shall advertise a meeting at Fredericksburg imme- diately on his Excellency's receiving instructions upon that subject, where all persons concerned are defined to attend, in order to settle a method of procuring their proportion, agreeable to his Majesty's Royal proclamation. I desire such as are unable to attend themselves, to impower some body to act in their be- half; and I give this early notice that none may be disappointed. WILLIAM BYRD. So small a part of the money due for the tickets in Col. BYRD's lottery has been yet received, that the trustees will be under necessi- ty of putting the bonds in suit, if they are not dis- charged at the Oyer and Terminer court. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> To be SOLD on the 2d Monday of June next, being the 12th of the month, at Northumberland court, A parcel of Virginia born NEGROES, Of different ages, for ready money. LEEDS town, May 16, 1769. I INTEND to leave the colony soon. JOHN CATESBY COCKE. TAPPAHANNOCK, May 7, 1769. To be SOLD, by private sale, at the town of Tappahannock, Essex county, TWO Lots of ground, with convenient improvements for a publick or private family, pleasantly situated in said town. Also three and a half lots in the town aforesaid, lying on the river, with a new warehouse thereon, which will, with safety, house six thousand bushels of grain, besides the advantage of a cellar under the whole, to- gether with the conveniency of a wharf, running from the door of said warehouse to ten and a half feet water in the river, at the end of which any West India vessel may load with ease, I have also for sale a schooner, burthen 98 tons, fifteen months off the stocks, built by Mr. Walter Keeble. She sails fast, and I believe her as well built as any vessel in Virginia. The time of credit for the whole, or any part, may be agreed on when any Gentleman treats for the same with JOHN CORRIE. The vessel is now at sea, but expected to arrive in three weeks. WILLIAMSBURG, May4, 1769. THE subscribers having engaged a person from England, well acquainted with the usual branches of PLUMBING, GLAZING, and PAINTING, hereby inform all Gentlemen who please to employ them, that they may depend upon having their work executed in such a manner as cannot fail of giving satisfaction, and upon most reasonable terms. KIDD & KENDALL. N. B. GILDING, and CIPHERS put on coaches, by the same hand. MAY 21, 1769. RUN away from the subscriber, the 11th of this instant, a Negro man, na- med DICK about feet 10 [torn, illegible] yellow complection, had on [torn, illegible] common clothing of labouring [torn, illegible] gined that he is in Charles City [torn, illegible] hominy, at James Eppes's, [torn, illegible] Whoever brings the said slave to [torn, illegible] shall receive 40 [torn, illegible] GRIEF [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] lying at Bermuda [torn, illegible] five seamen, belonging to [torn, illegible] Griffith, boatswain, [torn, illegible] of middle age. Patrick [torn, illegible] feet 8 inches high, [torn, illegible] red hair. Richard [torn, illegible] high, about 30 years [torn, illegible] Joseph Wilson, about 5 [torn, illegible] years of age, his head [torn, illegible] trade a taylor, about 5 feet [torn, illegible] of age, and wears his hair [torn, illegible] left the ship, had on the [torn, illegible] offer the reward of TEN [torn, illegible] that will apprehend and [torn, illegible] and deliver them at the said [torn, illegible] LINGS for each of them; [torn, illegible] masters of vessels against [torn, illegible] the said seamen, as they [torn, illegible] same. [torn, illegible] TO BE SOLD, TWO Tracts of LAND, lately belonging to Col. JOHN Fry; one of them about 1000 acres, on the branches of Hard- ware river, a branch of James river, in the county of Albemarle; the other about 1200 acres, on the branches of Willis's river, in the county of Buckingham. The above tracks of land were taken up and surveyed in small parcels; but are now included in two patents. For terms apply to the subscribers, who have deeds for the same, and will dispose of them either according to the in- clusive patents, or in separate parcels, according to the first surveys, HENRY FRY, JOBN SCOTT, ts. JOHN NICHOLAS. TAKEN up in Bermuda Hundred, in Chesterfield, a bright bay horse, about 4 feet 3 inches high, with a bob tail, branded on the near buttock IC, had a beil on, and is about 6 or 8 years old. Posted, and appraised to 21. 15s. JOHN KNIBB. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> WILLIAMSBURG, May 25, 1769. Just imported in the Jenny, Capt. Fearon, a very genteel assortment of MILLINERY and other goods, which she proposes to [illegible] at a very low advance, for ready money only. IVORY thimbles, ditto bodkins, plain smelling bottles, engraved ditto, different sorts of studs and sleeve buttons, ivory tooth pick cases, ditto tooth picks, bone tooth pick cases, ivory eggs, tea cups and saucers, Napkeen sprig- ged with blue, coffee ditto, steel watch chains, scissars, japanned waiters, bunch wire, bows ditto, net hoods, purple collars and earrings, coloured hair pins, a new assortment of fashionable ribbands, glossy gauze, ell wide ditto, dressed figured ditto, horn pole combs, tortoise shell ditto, fine box ditto, toupee ditto, paste ditto, milliner's needles, darning ditto, common ditto, black and white [illegible], green and blue ditto, bugled collars, a large assortment of necklaces and earrings, in the newest fashion and taste, a great variety of head and breast flowers, Italian fillets, plume dit- to, suits of gauze, laced and plain, plain gauze caps, ruffs, tuckers, and ruffles compleat, ditto lappet caps, Denmark ditto, ribbed stomachers, blond lace, ditto with flowers, silver ditto, silver egrets, snail trimmings, French ditto, women's and girl's callimanco pumps and shoes, girl’s Morocco ditto, India fans, white and coloured, mens and boys gloves, womens kid and glazed lamb ditto, women's worsted and cotton hose, one ounce and two ounce glass tea canisters, threads, tapes, silk laces, plain stocks, figured ditto, Bath thimbles, brass ditto, pearl and shell penknives, tortoise shell ditto, marbles, alleys, pinchbeck buckles, Bath and steel ditto, very genteel pocket books, dressed and undressed dolls, a great variety of paste pins, silver thimbles, cambricks, muslins, pistol lawn, long lawn, Persians, sewing silks, Chinese and knetting ditto, worsteds, black and white Barce- lona handkerchiefs, women's hats and bonnets, toys, a great variety of pocket handkerchiefs, hair lines for cloaths, powder boxes and puffs, umbrel- loes, and many other articles too tedious to menti- on. As the goods are new, and well chosen, I flatter myself that the Ladies will favour me with their custom, which will be gratefully ac- knowledged by their humble servant, SARAH PITT. [torn, illegible] TREASURY OFFICE, May 24, 1769. ALL those, who are possess'd of the old, tatter'd or defaced Treasury Notes, are desired to bring them to my Office, that they may be exchanged either for Gold, Silver, or Bills of a later Emission. RO. C. NICHOLAS, TREASURER. RUN away from the subscriber, in Charles City county, on the 17th day of last August, a Virginia born Negro man named DUBLIN, about thirty-five years old; he is a large fellow, has a grim look, a scar over one eyebrow, and one hand much drawn up with a burn when young, though he has good use of it, has lost the nail of his right great toe, and was cloathed as usual. I have heard of him several times in Hanover and Henrico counties. I will give FIVE POUNDS to any person that will de- liver him to me, at Capt. William Acrill's, in Charles City. ts. MOSES FONTAINE. N. B. He has been outlawed since he run way. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Just arrived in James river, from Africa, the ship Amelia, THOMAS DUNCOMB, Master, With about 230 fine healthy S L A V ES, consisting of MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN, the sale of which will begin at Bermuda Hundred, on Tuesday the 6th of June next. JOHN WAYLES, THOMAS TABB. TO BE SOLD, A FARM of 200 acres, situate in York county, about a mile below Williamsburg; the soil of this land is capable of great improvements, produces fine wheat, and has most excellent marleon it; there are good orchards on it, some timber, and plenty of fire wood. Also a choice tract of 15 hun- dred acres, in the county of King George, about 6 miles below Fredericksburg. For terms apply to the subscriber in Williamsburg. Whereas the subscriber has a conveyance from Mr. Samuel Cobbs of Charlotte, for 1100 acres of land, situate in Prince Edward: Be it known that he has empowered Mr. Paul Carrington, to sell and dispose of the same as he shall think most proper, and here- by will ratify and confirm any agreement that he shall make concerning the same. JAMES HUBARD. BEING possessed of an over pro- portion of lands, with slaves, and in want of money to prosecute my trade with more credit and reputation than at present I am capable of doing, I therefore propose selling the following tracts, viz. in Mecklenburg county one of 490, and another of 375 acres, both high ground, excellent soil for tobacco, and improved sufficient for five hands each. In Char- lotte county one of 800, a second of 655, and a third of 400 acres; the first chiefly high ground, with a large plantation, and a sufficient number of convenient houses, in good order for seven or eight hands, and in quality equal to the Finny woodland, so universal- ly remarkable for tobacco; the second upon the river Roanoke, both high and low grounds, each kind ex- ceeding fine, and improved with fresh cleared ground, under good fences, sufficient for six hands; barns, &c. new and in good order, sufficient for the same number of hands also ; and the third upon a large creek, which affords low grounds about one quarter of the tract, the other three quarters high lands, and both in general very fine, has no improvements, ex- cept a small house and plantation newly made. Any person inclinable to purchase all, or either of the aforesaid lands, may be shewn the same, and [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] Baltimore iron works, near Baltimore town, a convict servant man, named PHILIP VAUGHAN, 27 years of age, about 5 feet 9 inches high, well set, fair complection, his face pretty rough with pimples, light coloured hair, tied behind, has a limp in his walk, owing to one of his hips being something high- er than the other; had on when he went away a white shirt, black neckcloth, Wilton coat and jacket, drugget breeches, worsted stockings, and turned pumps, with white metal buckles; he says he has a brother in Virginia, and it is like he will make for that colony. Whoever secures the said servant so that he may be had again, shall receive, if taken ten miles from home, twenty shillings, if twenty miles, forty shillings, if forty miles, four pounds, and if out of the province six pounds, and reasonable travelling charges if brought home, paid by 6 CLEMENT BROOKE. N. B. He has a toy watch in his pocket. TAKEN up in Sussex county, a large red cow, which appears to be very old, has a small white spot in her face, and is marked with an under half crop and an over keel in the right ear. WILLIAM MASON. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> A SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For disposing of certain LANDS, SLAVES, and STOCKS, belonging to the subscriber. Prize.___Value. CONTENTS OF PRIZES. 1 of £.5000 TO consist of a forge and geared grist-mill, both well fixed, and situate on a plentiful and constant stream, with 1800 acres of good land, in King & Queen county, near Todd's Bridge ; which cost 6oool. 1 of 1375 To consist of 550 acres of very good land, lying in King William county, on Pa- munkey river, called Gooch's, part of 1686 acres, purchased of William Claiborne, deceased; the line to extend from said river to the back line across towards Mattapony. 1 of 1925 To consist of 550 acres of very good land, adjoining and below the said tract, lying on Pamunkey river, whereon is a good dwelling-house, 70 feet long and 20 feet wide, with three rooms below and three above ; also all other good and convenient out-houses ; 1000 fine peach trees thereon, with many apple trees and other sorts of fruit, a fine high and pleasant situation, and the plantation in exceeding good order for cropping; the line to extend from said river to the back line towards Mattapony. 1 of 1750 To consist of 586 acres, below the aforesaid two tracts; whereon is a fine peach or- chard, and many fine apple trees; the plantation is in exceeding good order for crop- ping, and very fine for corn and tobacco, and abounds with a great quantity of white oak, which will afford, it is thought, a thousand pounds worth of plank and £. staves. 65 of 50 3250 To consist of 6500 acres of good land, in Caroline county to be laid off in lots of 100 acres each. 4 of 75 300 To consist of 812 acres of good land, in Spotsylvania county, in the fork between Northanna and the North Fork, with a large quantity of low grounds, and mea- dow land; to be laid off in lots of 203 acres each. 1 of 280 A Negro man named Billy, about 22 years old, an exceeding trusty good forgeman, as well at the finery as under the hammer, and understands putting up his sire: Also his wife named Lucy, a young wench, who works exceeding well both in the house and field. 1 of 200 A Negro man named Joe, about 27 years old, a very trusty good forgeman, as well at the finery as under the hammer, and understands putting up his sire. 1 of 200 A Negro man named Mingo, about 24 years old, a very trusty good finer and ham- merman, and understands putting up his sire. 1 of 180 A Negro man named Ralph, about 22 years old, an exceeding good finer. 1 of 220 A Negro man named Isaac, about 20 years old, an exceeding good hammerman and finer. 1 of 250 A Negro man named Sam, about 26 years old, a fine chaseryman; also his wife Daphne, a very good hand at the hoe, or in the house. 1 of 200 A Negro man named Abraham, about 26 years old, an exceeding good forge carpen- ter, cooper, and clapboard carpenter. 1 of 150 A Negro man named Bob, about 27 years old, a very fine master collier. 1 of 90 A Negro man named Dublin, about 30 years old, a very good collier. 1 of 90 A Negro man named London, about 25 years old, a very good collier. 1 of 90 A Negro man named Cambridge, about 24 years old, a good collier. 1 of 90 A Negro man named Harry, a very good collier. 1 of 100 A Negro man named Toby, a very fine master collier. 1 of 120 A Negro man named Peter, about 18 years old, an exceeding good trusty waggoner. 1 of 190 A Negro man named Dick, about 24 years old, a very fine blacksmith; also his smith's tools. [torn, illegible] A Negro man named Sampson, about 32 years old, the skipper of the slat. [torn, illegible] A Negro man named Dundee, about 38 years old, a good planter. [torn, illegible] A Negro man named Caroline Joe, about 35 years old, a very fine planter. [torn, illegible] A Negro woman named Rachel, about 32 years old, and her children Daniel and [torn, illegible] Thompson, both very fine. [torn, illegible] A Negro woman named Hannal [torn, illegible]15 years old. [torn, illegible] A Negro man named Jack, a [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] A Negro man named Ben, [torn, illegible] a good house servant, and a [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] &c. [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] a Negro girl named Sukey, about 12 years old, and another named Betty, about 7 [torn, illegible] old, children of Robin and Bella. [torn, illegible] Negro man named York, a good sawyer. [torn, illegible] Negro woman named Kate, and a young child, Judy. [torn, illegible] Negro girl, Aggy, and boy, Nat; children of Kaie. [torn, illegible] Negro named Pompey, a young fellow. [torn, illegible] breeding woman named Pat, lame of one side, with child, and her three chil- [torn, illegible] Lat, Milley, and Charlotte. [torn, illegible] boy, Phill, son of Patty, about 14 years old. [torn, illegible] Negro man named Tom, an outlandish fellow. [torn, illegible] Negro man named Casar, about 30 years old, a very good blacksmith, and his [torn, illegible] wife named Nanny, with two children, Tab and Jane. [torn, illegible] Negro man named Edom, about 23 years old, a blacksmith, who has served four [torn, illegible]years to the trade. [torn, illegible] Negro man named Moses, about 23 years old, a very good planter, and his wife Phoebe, a fine young wench, with her child Nell. [torn, illegible] Negro woman, Dorah, wife of carpenter Jemmy. [torn, illegible] Negro named Venus, daughter of Tab. 1 of 25 A Negro named Judy, wife of Sambo. 1 of 20 A Negro named Lucy, outlandish. 1 of 25 A Negro man named Toby, a good miller. 1 of 100 A team of exceeding fine horses, consisting of four, and their gear; also a good waggon. 1 of 80 A team of four horses, and their gear, with two coal waggons. 10 of 20 200 To consist of 100 head of cattle, to be laid off in 10 lots. 124 Prizes 18,400l 1716 Blanks 1840 Tickets at 10l. each, is 18,4001. Managers are John Randolph, John Baylor, George Washington, Fielding Lewis, Archibald Cary, Carter Braxton, Benjamin Harrison, Ralph Wormeley, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Walker, Thomas Tabb, Edmund Pendleton, Peter Lyons, Patrick Coutts, Neil Jamieson, Alexander Donald, David Jamieson, and John Madison, Gentlemen. The above LOTTERY will be drawn at Mr. Anthony Hay's, on Friday the 16th of June. The ticket whose number is last drawn is to carry the forge. If any adventurer in the said lottery intends to object to this regulation, he is desired to do it before the drawing. BERNARD MOORE. N. B. Not any of the cattle mentioned in this lottery, are to be under the age of two years, nor none to exceed four or five years old. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page1</h5> DECEMBER 31, 1767. NUMBER 867. THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE With the latest ADVICES, FOREIGN and DOMESTICK. IN CIVITATE LIBERA LINGUAM MENTEMQUE LIBERAS ESSE DEBERE. ----- Suet. in Tib. S. 28. Printed by ALEX. PURDIE, and JOHN DIXON, at the POST OFFICE. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To Mess. PURDIE & DIXON. GENTLEMEN, AS the following piece has never, that I know of, appeared in either your or Mr. Rind's gazette, and may be of general use, if attended to, I give you an opportunity, which I know you will cheerfully embrace, of publising it in your very useful paper. It is an extract of a letter from Dr. HUBER, an eminent French physician, to the Secretary of the Royal Society, London. I have made no other alte- ration in it than by rendering some hard words, and terms of art, intelligible, I think, to the meanest capacity. If the publick receives any benefit by this extract, I shall think myself amply rewarded for my trouble in transmitting it to you. I am, Gentlemen, Your constant reader, And humble servant, P.H. DOCTOR Huber, on dissecting a child of eight months old, tells us its death was owing to accident and bad management, not to any thing in nature. He says he has observed something like it in many children, but this was in so singular a degree that he could not but think it deserved particular notice. The breast stood very much out, and was sharp before, and pressed in at the sides. Besides [crease/tear, illegible] of the breast that appeared outwardly, several of the ribs, especially on the left side, were, upon dissection, found to be forced in, and the gristly parts hollowed, the hollow appear- ing upwards, or on the outside, and bending in on the lower or inside. All this had tended to render the hollow of the breast still smaller, and consequently to give less room than nature had intended to that part of the bowels contained therein. In consequence, this child had perished miserably; and many others, who escape the fortune of so easy a death, live miserably, and grown under diseases acknowledged to be incurable, and said to arise from an ill conformation of the breast; which conformation, this author very justly observes, is often not owing to nature, but to servants and nurses intrusted with the care of the children, while very young. These people, ignorant of the tender structure and delicate frame of these young creatures, are not at all upon their guard as to their method of handling them. It is common to please or quiet a child by setting its buttocks on the left hand, and inclining the body forward, so as to receive the breast in the right hand open. In this situation they hoist the child up into the air, and poise it on the right hand only as it comes down again. They do this commonly, perhaps fifty times together, the child crying all the time, and they tossing it the more violently, not discovering that the first cause of the distress is over, and that the crying now is from the pain they give, by the very means by which they attempt to ease it. It is not uncommon to see the marks of a thumb on the right side of the infant's breast, and those of the four fingers on the left, deeply impressed, when the child is let down again. But this is not all: Dr. Huber absolutely attributes the narrow and sharp form of the breast wholly to this pressure and squeezing of it; and, what is much more to be attended to, he found the ribs displaced in the dissection, just as they would, and must be, by the pressure of an open hand, many on the left side, and fewer on the right, where the thumb only comes, in this method of holding the child. And as to the hollow places in the gristles, he found them exactly correspond to the places where the four fingers and thumb of the nurse had pressed, in these exploits, as above. And on applying his own hand, with the fingers open, to the breast, the ends of his fingers exactly fitted those depressed parts. That this infant, therefore, perished by this way of holding is certainly out of dispute; nor does it appear much less certain that numbers of others, whose deaths have been attributed to very different causes, have died in the same unhappy manner. The Doctor wishes that his observations on this head may fall into the hands of those good women who [torn, illegible] of infants. He adds that many deaths [torn, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> After what the Doctor says on the subject, I hope I need not caution the mothers in this colony not to trust their children in the hands of young giddy Negro girls (as is too commonly done) but to employ the most sensible careful Negro woman they have to look after those tender young creatures. By this method they will preserve many lives, and prevent deformities in those who may possibly survive the treatment men- tioned and exposed by the Doctor. Mess. PURDIE and DIXON, AS the following verses mean well to the publick, they are sent to be inserted, if you think proper, in your next week's paper. I am, Gentlemen, Your constant reader. THEOPHILUS BEZA. JOYFUL CHRISTMAS smiling comes, Welcom'd by ten thousand tongues; Waking all the sleepy powers, By its cheerful merry hours. Lovely youths assume the air Pleasing to the lovely fair, While the fair their charms display, Far exceeding blooming May. Care and sorrow now myst end, Even for a dying friend; And the business be to please, With the most obliging ease. Balls, assemblies, now appear, Greeting the approaching year; While a loud [torn, illegible] Sounds applause [torn, illegible] more: Time flies forward on the wing, When the thoughtless laugh and sing; Followed by the months and years, Joys distributing, and tears! Pleasure gives the hours the chase, Pleasure man pursues apace; Death disguis'd the man pursues, Stops his breath, and ends his views! Think of this, nor once complain, Matron, maid, old man, or swain, Of the graveness of the lines, As ill fitting Christmas times; 'Midst life's ever shifting scenes, You may need the gravest themes, Pointing to your shunless fate, And the dark succeeding state. If some questions ask'd is rhyme, Free from every ill design Can't offend, pray let me hear How you can with conscience clear, Or, without a heart-felt dread, Eat the sacramental bread, Drink the consecrated cup, Then go swear, and dance, and sot? This resembles Corinth's shame, Loaded with a blacker blame; But can these be honours done To the GREAT INCARNATE SON? Or what likeness can there be In such sports to Calvary? Will the Eucharist alone, These high-viced crimes atone? Friends, this life, and piety, Ever widely disagree; And demands a quick redress, Lest it prove remediless. Take the path which wisdom says Leads, with ease, to happy days; Trodden by the prudent few, Differing much from most of you. Pitying GOD! forgive, I humbly pray, Those guilty wanderers from the peaceful way Ascending gradual to the blissful plains, Far mov'd from trouble, where Emmanuel reigns; Ador'd and lov'd by all the happy throngs, Who shout his honours in the softest songs. Thou GOD incarnate! save poor sinning man, And show his ransome in thy bleeding hand; Make him, though ruthless, in obedience move, And own the pleasing energy of love! Thou Holy Spirit! lend thy aid divine, And every power of the foul refine, That when the fretted thread of life gives way It may possess a happy endless day; Where deathless joys, unmix'd with pain or fear, Fill the wide circle of th' eternal year! On CHRISTMAS DAY. ASSIST me, muse divine, to sing the morn On which the Saviour of mankind was born; But oh! what numbers [torn, illegible] can rise, Unless kind angels aid me from the skies? Methinks I see the tuneful [torn, illegible] descend, And with officious [torn, illegible] attend; [torn, illegible] the road, </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> For when th' important era first drew near In which the great Messiah should appear, And to accomplish his redeeming love Resign a while his glorious throne above, Beneath our form should every wo sustain, And by triumphant suffering fix his reign, Should for lost man in tortures yield his breath. Dying to save us from eternal death; Oh mystick union! salutary grace, Incarnate God our nature should embrace! That Deity should stoop to our disguise, That men recovered should regain the skies! Dejected Adam! from thy grave ascend, And view the serpent's deadly malice end; Adoring, bless th' Almighty's boundless grace, That gave his Son a ransome for thy race! Oh never let my soul this day forget, But pay in grateful praise her annual debt To him whom, 'tis my trust, I shall adore, When time, and sin, and death, shall be no more. ISLE of WIGHT, Dec. 21, 1767. On WINTER. I. NOW WINTER comes with hasty pace, And strips the fields of every grace; The trees lament their glories past, And bend before the rushing blast. From the fair flower the colour flies; Drooping, it hangs the head and dies. But why should I this theme pursue, Or why this desolation view? I quit the gloom and turn my eyes To see what beauties yet can rise: Come on [torn, illegible] Winter, with thy sable train, Thy [torn, illegible] pass, and Spring return again. II. Instead of green, the fields shall boast A curious robe of glittering frost, Wildly magnificent, and show, In curled heaps so pure and bright, Our eyes are dazzled with the sight, And crystal icicles shall please, In varied forms on rocks and trees: Then welcome, Winter, with thy chilling train, These have their charms, and Spring shall smile again. III. Now all the glories of the sky, The moon, and rolling orbs on high, With burnish'd beam shall clothe the night, In all the luxury of light; The sparkling worlds above shall show The glittering of the earth below; In strongest characters shall shine, Almighty power and art divine: Then welcome, Winter, with thy sable train, Thee I'll admire 'til Spring return again. IV. Although the smooth meand'ring rill No more with gentle murmurings fill The listening ear, now swell'd with rain, Redd'ning it rushes o'er the plain, Scorning its low and narrow shores, Down the rough rock in thunder roars, Then foaming falls; in this we find A grandeur that exalts the mind: Then welcome, Winter, with thy sable train, Thou hast thy charms, and Spring shall smile again. V. When lowring clouds obscure the day, And rattling tempests round me play; When raging winds drive on the rain, O'erturn the trees and flood the plain; When the storm howls with hideous din, How blest am I to be within, With social friends and cheerful fire! What should I wish, what more desire? Then welcome, Winter, with thy sable train, Thou hast thy joys, and Spring shall smile again. VI. Then shall the poet's varied strain Give pleasing artificial pain, Or with heroick ardour fire, Or soft beneficience inspire. From the divine and moral page, I'll lay up treasures for my age, Nor think the task too grave for youth To seek and trace eternal truth: Then welcome, Winter, with thy sable train, Thou hast thy joys, and Spring shall smile again. VII. Oft to relieve the pleasing toil, With jocund mirth the hours shall smile, And all those joys that noise and show, Crowds, dress, and dancing, can bestow, Shall shift the scene, and with the gay The frolick hours shall glide away; To minds [torn, illegible] season brings </div> <h5>Page2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> CORTE, August 4. PAOLI is making great preparations for war. He hath already obtained possession of Algagliola; and as the French troops have now evacuated Calvi and Ajaccio, he is actually laying siege to both these garrisons. The spirit with which our General con- ducts his enterprises is only equalled by the wisdom and steadiness with which he secures every advantage ac- quired by our arms. GENOA, Sept. 5. The French commissary who was sent from Bastia to Hiace has concluded a suspen- sion of hostilities between the Republick's troops and the Corsicans. Another commissary has been sent to Calvi, for the like purpose. This convention is to subsist until the epocha of time expires that the French were to keep garrisons in those towns. The Spanish frigates and transports, with the expulsed Jesuits, are still in port, waiting for orders from the Court of Madrid. There was a violent storm of rain and hail the 1st instant, accompanied with the loudest thunder, and flashes of lightning, known in the memory of man. Seven persons were killed, and much damage done to several churches and houses. The foremast and top- mast of one of the Spanish frigates were so much shivered that they must be changed; one man was killed, and two others wounded, by the lightning on board the frigat. LONDON, Sept. 3. Extract of a letter from Warsaw, August 19. "Prince Radzivil has never seen the King since he had an audience of his Majesty. His highness's reti- nue, when he goes abroad, is little inferiour to that of the King. He has caused several of the Grandees to raise small bodies of troops; and the Starost Danja- dinski, among others, has levied a company of 150 horse grenadiers, for the service of that Prince." Sept. 12. They write from Campeachy that the General of the Jesuits, with 48 of those Fathers, had been taken into custody, in consequence of orders of the Court, and were preparing to be sent home in a man of war. Sept. 15. A letter from Warsaw, dated August 22d, says: "The King continues to enjoy a perfect state of health, notwithstanding his constant application to the affairs of state at this [torn, illegible] juncture. On the 26th the Prussian Minister [torn, illegible] of his Ma- jesty, which lasted near two hours. A sum, not less than 80,000 l. is monthly remitted, by two houses in the city of London, for the use of the English Nobility and Gentry at Paris. Extract of a letter from Leghorn, August 29. "The Jesuits disembarked at Calvi, in the island of Corsica, amount to 800; and the Corsicans in- trenched in the convent of the Capuchins, a musket shot distant from them, consist of 400 men. On the other hand, the Genoese garrison, which succeeded the French there, is composed only of 150 soldiers. Ajaccio is already in the power of the Corsicans, the inhabitants having taken arms and opened the gates to them immediately after the departure of his Most Christian Majesty's troops." By a letter from Barbados there is advice of an English schooner, belonging to Bridgetown, having been carried into Cuba by a Spanish frigat, under pretence of illicit trade with the subjects of the Catholick King. We hear that orders are given from the War Office for raising a number of recruits for completing the regiments lately arrived from North America and the West Indies. A letter from Dunkirk, dated August 27th, says: "The French are repairing their fortifications, and building a bridge over the harbour. The general talk is of an approaching war." It is said that a Gentleman who lately belonged to the Royal Navy has invented a cannon shell, of a new construction, for naval service, to answer the purpose of a bomb, proof of which has lately been made with a 40 pounder; and it has been found, in every respect, to answer. The late behaviour of the Spaniards to the British ships in the West Indies occasions strang rumours, which in all probability will bring on much altercation between the two Courts, if not an open rupture. Sept. 17. James Brownrigg, and John his son, were arraigned for assaulting, stripping, and whipping, Mary Mitchell, their late servant, and will be tried at Guildhall next sessions. Sept. 22. Yesterday Mr. Durant, charged with the affairs of France in the absence of the Ambassadour, received a packet with despatches from his Court, and this morning he had a long conference with Mr. Secretary Conway. On Monday last the remains of the Right Hon. Charles Townshend were interred at Ramham, in Norfolk. On a plate, on a crimson velvet coffin, was the following inscription: CHARLES TOWNSHEND, CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, aged 42. The pall was supported by the Earl of Oxford, Earl [torn, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Miles Branthwayt, Henry Lee [torn, illegible]rner, and Thomas Beever, squires. Sixteen of Lord Townshend's tenants attended as under bearers. Within these few days several Noblemen and Gentlemen, whose servants had thicksets, and fustian clothes, with buttons on them covered with the same stuff, ordered they should be carried to their tailors to have proper buttons set on on their room. The penalty inflicted by act of Parliament on the wearers of clothes, with buttons covered with the same stuff, is 40s. per dozen, and the like penalty on the tailors who make, or cause them to be made; one half to the informer, the other half to the poor of the parish. His Majesty's marine forces are to be formed into five battalions of 800 men each, the command of which is to be given to his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, with the rank of Major General, and an appointment of 6l. a day. His Royal Highness is also to have other advantages; which is imagined will amount to near 6000l. per annum. Extract of a letter from Paris, Sept. 12. "The greatest attention is paid by the French Ministry to the increase of their African trade, for which purpose four frigates are now fitting out at Brest, with a view, it is thought, to establish a new factory somewhere on that coast." We are assured, by the last letters from Hanover, that orders have been received to keep up an army of 25,000 men in that electorate, to be in readiness to act as the emergencies of affairs may require. A Corsican ship, commanded by Count Peri, has taken in the Levant two Barbary xebecks, and carried them into Malta. A Tunisian corsair is taken by two Neapolitan gal- liots, after an obstinate engagement, in which 25 of the corsair's people were killed. They write from Cagliari, in Sardinia, that 14 xebecks and armed gallies, with 2 English built frigates of 30 guns, are now fitting out there, to cruise against the Algerine corsairs and other Barbary pirates in the Mediterranean. We are now well informed that Lord North will be appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in the room of the Right Hon. Charles Townshend, deceased. On Friday there was a great Board of Admiralty, when it is said several small ships were put into com- mission; the command of which, he hear, was given to Lieutenants on half pay. Letters from Lausanne, dated August 5th, say: "According to the last advices from Geneva, the unhappy dissensions which have long embroiled the Republick still subsist, the two parties being, to all appearance, [torn, illegible] any thing of their respective pretensions." Some letters lately received at the Hague from Poland advise that since the Dietines have been held in the respective Waywodies great animosity prevails among the Grandees, occasioned by the instructions given to the Nuncios sent to the Diet. These letters add that it is much to be feared that the national assembly will break up without doing any business. Last week died the wife of one Godwin, a labouring man, at Little Shelford in Glamorganshire. THe sor- rowful widower, unable to bear the thought of a single state, set off the next morning, and was married to a woman at Linton. At their return, in the evening, to Shelford, the dead wife was removed from his bed into a coffin, to give way to the new married couple to celebrate their nuptials. The coffin remained in the room all night. At last Chester assizes a cause came on between a young Lady of Stockport, in that county, and a Gentleman of Penwortham, near Preston (an Ensign in the Lancashire militia) for refusing to marry the young lady agreeable to promise; when in the course of the trial it was fully proved, both by his own hand writing, and some credible witnesses, that he was guilty of a breach of promise with her: The court adjudged him to pay 500l. damages, and all costs of suit. DUBLIN, Sept. 15. In digging for a foundation near St. John's well, by the Hospital Fields, the bones of a man were found of a gigantick stature, and a sword lying by his side. It is imagined he has lain there near 400 years. It is said the sword was silver mounted. EDINBURGH, Sept. 18. We hear that Sir Laurence Dundass, Bart. has presented the merchant company of this place, for the use of their poor, with 300l. sterling; 200l. to the Merchants Maiden Hos- pital; and also 500l. to the Trades Maiden Hospital. ROSEAU (Dominica) October 10. We are credibly informed that there are now in this island upwards of 3000 white inhabitants, and 15,000 Negroes, which must appear a very amazing number to any one who considers the uncultivated state in which the greatest part of this valuable island at present is; and it certainly must give pleasure to all its well- wishers to observe the daily increase of settlers, the high advanced price for which lands sell, and the great spirit that buildings are now carried on with in the several towns; as it fully evinces its great importance as a trading colony, and the value it will soon be of to the Crown. There are now upwards of 20 houses building in the town of Roseau only. A man of war is [torn, illegible] from France at Martinico and Guadaloupe, by [torn, illegible] Royal edict is come out directed to the [torn, illegible] West India [torn, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> English vessels from entering any of their ports after the 31st day of December next, either to bring in, or carry off, any commodity whatever, lumber and mo- losses not excepted. CHARLESTOWN, October 30. They write from West Florida, of the 10th instant that Governoir Browne had issued writs for calling a new Assembly; the members were elected accordingly, and the assembly prorogued, by proclamation, to the 30th of November next. A small party of Chickesaw Indians, going to the Ilinois, fell in with a hunting party of French people; the Indians made a man, a woman, and two children, prisoners, whom they car- ried to their nation, and delivered them to Mr. Com- missary Mackintosh. Three of the French party made their escape. General Haloiman, and Charles Stuart, Esq; Deputy Superintendent, have ordered the pri- soners to be sent down to Pensacola. The Indians offered no violence to them, only told them "that "the ground they were on was not French, and "therefore they had nothing to do there." About the beginning of September the Creeks killed ten Choctaws, four near Lake Pnchartrain, and six at the village of Youanie, the nearest to Mobille; they lost only one man. A number of small parties were gone out to revenge the loss; and a very large body, commanded by the Red Captain, was almost ready to go on the same errand. The Choctaws appear sick of the war, and it is thought a pacification between them and the Creeks will soon take place. The Creek Indians complain much of encroachments made on their lands; and when they were told of the outrage committed by some of their people at St. Mary's river, the Headmen answered, "If the Go- "vernour cannot prevent the Virginia people (Crack- "ers) from taking our lands, how does he think we "can restrain our mad young men?" The disturbances in the back settlements of this province are not yet entirely at an end; the horsestealers and robbers, we are told, are almost quite driven away, but the reforming gentry are not altogether satisfied. We hope soon to hear that peace and good order are restored. The brigantine Fenn, James Williamson master, of and from Cape Fear, for Bristol, on the 11th inst. struch on a rock about five leagues N.W. of Bermuda. The vessel is entirely lost; the people are saved, and about 100 barrels of tar, part of her cargo. Nov. 6. Capt. Mark Robinson, of his Majesty's ship Fowey, of 28 guns, who arrived here last week from Britain, is commanding officer, or Commodore, of all his Majesty's ships from Virginia to Cape Florida, including the Bahama islands. Commodore Hood, stationed at Halifax, commands as far south as New York; and it is said a third Commodore will be stati- oned at Virginia. They write from Georgia that the Creek Indians who had their houses burnt by the Crackers are satis- fied, compensation having been made them for their losses by Governour Wright. Those who took pos- session of Lemmon's store, on his abandoning it, re- turned most of the goods, and have left that part of the country. Nov. 13. A letter from Dominica to a Gentleman here, on the 22d ult. confirms the account of a Royal edict being received from France at Guadaloupe and Martinico, for preventing all English vessels from en- tering any port in the said islands after the 31st of next month. A proclamation was likewise issued, ordering all British subjects to depart those islands by the day above mentioned. THe letter concludes: "We shall not be able to get any of your new crop to that market, supposing it could arrive before the edict takes place, as the French would take advantage of the edict, and order away your vessels without your effects." On Wednesday last Alexander Cameron, Esq; Commissary for the Cherokee nation, with Oucon- nostota, or the Great Warriour, Attakullakulla, or the Little Carpenter, the Prince of Chote, Tifftoe of Keeowee, and the Raven of Toogoloo, formerly of Nookasee, all principal Headmen and Chiefs of that nation, arrived here, in consequence of directions for that purpose given by the Hon. John Stuart, Esq; Su- perintendent of the southern district; and this day they had an audience of his Excellency the Right Hon. Lord Charles Greville Montagu, GOvernour in Chief, &c. of this province, to congratulate him on his arrival here, this being the first opportunity they have had of waiting on his Lordship. They sung the peace song, and danced the eagle tail dance, in honour of his Ex- cellency. We hear that as soon as his Honour the Superintendent returns from the southward, whence he is daily expected, so many of the principal Chero- kees, now here, as he shall direct, will embark for New York, to treat of, and endeavour to conclude a peace with the Northern Indians. Nov. 20. They write from West Florida, of the 29th past, that the whole number of Choctaws that mustered to go out against the Creeks was upwards of 800; but they all returned without seeing the enemy, except the Red Captain, one of our fastest friends in that nation: He, with a party of 42 men, were set upon near the Cahaba river by the Creeks, who killed </div> <h5>Page3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> a white man, a trader, for betraying them to the Creeks. Letters from the country of the Creeks say that they were 100 in number, that they killed 30 out of 40 Choctaws, and brought a prisoner home, whom they burnt. They declare the Choctaws behaved with great bravery, for when they had fought until all their ammunition was expended, they rushed in among the thickest of their enemies, knocking them down with their tomahawks, and the but ends of their muskets. The Creeks own the loss of 12 men, among whom were Molton, another good friend of ours, his son, and the Oaksuskee King. The victors delivered the gorget, medal, and commission of the Red Captain, who was a Great Medal Chief, to Mr. Hewitt, a trader, in order to be transmitted to the Commissary, or the Superintendent, who appointed him. We hear his Excellency Governour Grant, and the Superintendent's deputy, are now holding a meeting with a great number of Creek Indians at Picolata, in East Florida. We are assured that every bad impression is removed that might have been apprehended would have occasi- oned mischief to the southern provinces, from the outrages committed by the Crackers at Okonee and elsewhere, and by the Creeks at St. Mary's river. Nov. 23. The two last, and all future West India packetboats, called, and are to call, at Madeira and Dominica; so that their route is from Falmouth to Madeira, Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua, St. Christopher's, Jamaica, Pensacola, and South Carolina (with mails also for Georgia and East Florida) and from thence back to Falmouth. It is reported that Ouconnostota, Attakullakulla, and other Cherokee Headmen, are on their way to Charlestown, under the care of Alexander Cameron, Esq; Commissary for their nation, being appointed deputies to proceed to New York to treat of and con- clude a peace with the Six Nations, and other Northern Indians. Captain Savery, just arrived from St. Augustine, in the brigantine Augustine Packet, carried there 70 Ne- groes from Africa, the first ever imported directly from thence to that province. He informs us that Doctor Stork, and a great many other settlers, were arrived there from England, in the Aurora, Captain Fuller; and that upwards of 2000 Negroes were contracted for, by the Noblemen and Gentlemen in Great Britain concerned in that province, to be imported there from Africa the ensuing summer; and that Dr. Turnbull was soon expected, with about 300 Greeks, from Scanderoon and Smyrna, skilled in the culture of silk, cotton, olives, vones, and other articles proper for the climate of East Florida. BOSTON, Nov. 30. Last Sunday we had here a very violent storm, at- tended with snow, which it is feared has been destruc- tive to the vessels which might then be on the coast. We hear that Captain McFarland, in a sloop belonging to John Hancock, Esq; which sailed from hence for London the day before, was cast away at a place called Welfleet, on Cape Cod; and that the vessel, and most of her cargo, would be lost, but the people saved. We also hear that a snow from Jamaica for Marblehead, and a schooner from Louisbourg, were ashore near the same place, but would be got off again; also that a sloop from the West Indies, bound to Casco Bay, was lost on the back of the Cape, and the Captain and three of the people drowned. We are informed that a child of a merchant of this town, was carried out the last week for christen- ing, was wholly dressed in the manufactures of this province; ann that the use of ribands is almost out of fashion. A Clergyman from the country lately appeared in town with a black cloak, made of fine cloth, manu- factured in his family, and finely died and dressed by a clothier in this town. A number of Gentlemen in a country town in this province have agreed that no more bohea tea shall come into their families than can be purchased with the rags saved for our paper manufactory. We hear the town of Newton, at their meeting last week, voted unanimously to adopt the same measures with Boston, respecting economy and home manufac- tures; and that warrants are issued for calling meetings in a number of other towns, this and the next week. The great demand for Labradore or Hyperian tea has raised the price above that of bohea, a full supply of which is expected in the spring from our Eastern Shores. Bohea tea is now wholly laid aside, or used but very sparingly, in many of the best families in this town. PROVIDENCE, Nov. 28. On Wednesday last there was a town meeting held here, called by a special warrant, to deliberate and agree upon some effectual measures for promoting in- dustry, economy, and manufactures, for the prevention of misery and ruin, as a consequence of the unnecessary imports of European goods. The meeting was very full, and consisted of the principal merchants and persons of interest and fortune, as well as other free- men, of the town. The general voice was for entering upon some measures to extend our own manufactures, and to lessen the imports from Europe, especially of superfluous articles; and it was unanimously voted by the town that they would take all prudent and lawful [torn, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> ries. A committee was appointed to draw up a form of subscription, and what else they should think neces- sary for the purposes aforesaid, who are to report to the town meeting on Wednesday next, to which time the same was adjourned. It is with great pleasure we can inform the neighbour- ing colonies that a spirit of industry and manufacturing hath sprung up here, in a surprising degree. There is the most hopeful prospect of being able, in a short time, to manufacture all our necessaries; and that superflui- ties will be wholly given up. We hear that sundry manufactures from abroad will be very soon introduced here, if it may be done, as several Gentlemen are exerting themselves for bringing about this great and good design. The late noble proposal and example from Boston, for "saving a sinking injured country," is highly applauded here, by all ranks of people. To the PRINTER. A NUMBER of the households in this town will engage to supply the publick with the article of cat skins, of American breed, not inferiour to British ones, for making muffs and tippets. There are at this time a large number of his Majesty's American cats, finely coloured and spotted, who are bad mousers, and now ready to be sacrificed for the grand purpose of muffs and tippets; and it is hoped that all persons who wish well to America will give the preference to his Ma- jesty's American cat skins, before those of foreign growth. As muffs and tippets are of the last import- ance, it would be well worth the consideration of all lovers of this country whether we ought not to en- courage the use and consumption of our own cat skins, in preference of all others. The learned assure us that the American cat skins are vastly superiour to those of Europe, being of a finer fur, and more beautifully vari- egated with spots and streaks. N.B. A cat lately kittened in this town thirteen kittens, the most beautiful, in colour and spots, ever seen in any part of the world. NEW YORK, Dec. 3. By a vessel from Albany, we learn that the snow fell in such large quantities, the 22d and 29th of last month, that there was good sledding; and it lay above 9 inches on a level, quite down to the Highlands. We hear a small sloop belonging to Amboy, John Hamton, master, was overset in the storm on the 17th of October last, off Chincoteague in Virginia; the masts, sails, and rigging, all carried away, and one man drowned. The rest continued on the wreck a considerable tinme, until she drove ashore, in Accomack county; the master has since returned [torn, illegible] and it is doubtful whether the vessel will [crease/tear, illegible] We hear from Elizabethtown that the Hon. Col. Sir John St. Clair, Bart. died there last Thursday, and was buried on Saturday evening, with all military ho- nours. Two lands being left together at a house in the town, during the time of the funeral, one of them got a gun which was loaded, and shot the other dead. Tuesday night one Leisner was committed to gaol in this city, for an assault on a soldier of the Royal Train of Artillery, and wounding him in so dangerous a manner that his life is despaired of. The same night some rogues attempted to rob the Post Office and Surveyor General's office, in Stone street. The back door was broke open, and both offices rummaged; but no money being ever left in those places, the rogues were doubtless much disappointed. They cut and damaged a fine table, and broke some drawers. Dec. 7. The brig Diana, Captain Wilson, arrived here from Antigua, in lat. 39:49, lon. 72, spoke with a ship from Virginia for Bristol; and the next day, in the same latitude, with Captain Bashford, from Dublin for Maryland, with some passengers. Extract of a letter from a merchant in London. "Mr. Townshend, late Chancellor of the Exchequer, is dead. He was the finest speaker I ever heard, had withal a great turn for satire, which he dealt out pro- fusely, but without any malignancy. Lord Bute has lost a friend, and the King a greater one. To many private men he had much private friendship and personal attach- ment, but was intoxicated at times with his own genius and power; by which vanity got possession of him, and left him unsteady in himself. Lord Chatham is better" PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10. Captain Lockton, from the Grenades, on the 22d ult. in lat. 28:29, lon. 70:4, sple a brig, Capt. Morgan, from Antigua for Virginia, out 18 days, all well. By Captain Guitton, in 30 days from Pensacola, we learn that the sickness which prevailed there some time ago was much abated, and that the place was very healthy when he came away; that Governour Elliot was daily expected there, to take the command of that government. Capt. Singleton, from St. Christopher's, informs us that on the 21st ult. he met with a very hard gale of wind, which last three days, and obliged him to lie to part of the time, but luckily he received no damage. Two days after the gale, in lat. 37:7, lon. 70, he fell in with a double decked sloop, loaded with logwood (supposed to be Capt. RObinson, from the Bay for this port) without any body on board. He imagines she had been in the above gale, as her boom and quarter deck rails were carried away, and her hold almost full of water, the sea making [torn, illegible] the people, he thinks, had [torn, illegible] vessel, as the bnoat was left [torn, illegible] together with chests, [torn, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> in with him, being of opinion she could not long keep above water. We hear from Princetown that yesterday se'nnight, as the New York stage waggon was crossing at Waters's ferry at Staten Island, the flat not having a sail set, and the wind and tide being against each other, the sea raised the side of the flat so that the wind took her bottom and overset het, by which accident Mrs. Morris, wife to Mr. Morris the player, with her maid servant, were drowned; the other passengers, together with the driver and boatman, were with great difficulty saved. Two horses were also lost. Last week was brought to town from New Jersey a live hog which weighed upwards of 850 pounds, thought to be the largest ever raised in America. Dec. 17. Friday last Captain McKenzie arrived here from Liverpool, by whom we are informed that his Royal Highness the Duke of York died in Italy, of a fever, on the 15th of September last; and that orders were issued for a general mourning. Captain McKenzie, in lat. 27, lon. 58, spoke a snow, Captain Walker, from Whitehaven for Virginia, 6 weeks out. Captain Cox, from St. Martin's, advises that a little before he sailed a quantity of shingles and apples, several empty water casks, some barrels, oars, &c. had drove ashore there, by which it was imagined some vessel had been lost on the island of Barbuda. That Captain Dunbar, in a schooner, sailed from thense the 15th of last month, bound to Virginia; and that on the 4th instant, a little to the northward of Cape Hatteras, he saw the brig Prince of Wales, Captain Mason, bound to South Caro- lina from this port, but did not speak her. On his out- ward bound passage, on the 15th of October, about 25 leagues to the westward of Bermuda, he took an Indian, and a Negro man, out of a fishing boat, that had been blown off from that island 4 days before, and were with- out provisions during that time. ARRIVALS from VIRGINIA. Captain Breakbill, at Liverpool; Captains Utilso, and Thompson, at Jamaica; Captains Cooper, Keeble, Peebles, Morgan, Sturdivant, and Gregory, at Antigua; and Captain Smellie, at South Carolina. WILLIAMSBURG, Jan. 1, 1768. We have advice that Captain PEEBLES, in a schooner from Antigua, bound to Accomack, was unfortunately lost on the passage, having been knocked overboard at night by the boom. A young man was found dead in the road one morning this week, having been thrown from his horse the night before, and dragged about, his foot hanging in the stirrup. And Mr. JAMES BURWELL had the misfortune to have a Negro boy of his shot this week, by accident. We wish our CUSTOMERS a happy NEW YEAR. TICKETS in the Hon. WILLIAM BYRD'S LOTTERY to be had at the Post Office. Advertisements. Petersburg, Dec. 22, 1767. THE subscriber hath got a quantity of fine TIMOTHY SEED to dispose of, which he will sell at 1s. 3d. per quart. EDWARD STABLER. THIS is to give notice that the sale of Capt. Mordecai Throckmorton's NEGROES, advertised to be sold on the 7th of January next at Hanover court-house, is further postponed until the 18th of the same month, when they will be sold ot the plantation of the said Capt. Mordecai Throck- morton, in Caroline county. Credit will be allowed for part of them until the 29th of April next, and for the remainder until the 29th of April 1769. Likewise will be sold, at the same time and place, stocks of horses, cattle, and hogs, together with a quantity of corn and fodder. Bond, with approved security, will be required by GABRIEL THROCKMORTON. ROBINSON DANGERFIELD. N.B. All persons are desired to bring in their respective claims against the estate, that they may be adjusted. To be LET on CHARTER to any part of Europe, or the West Indies, THE brigantine ORANGE, Ralph Elliot master, now at Norfolk, burthen about 300 hhds. and ready to take in a load immediately. For terms apply to WILLIAM ORANGE at Norfolk, or the Captain on board. N.B. I have a quantity of rum, sugar, and molasses, to dispose of for ready money, or credit until April, or barter for corn, pork, or pease. || WILLIAM ORANGE. TAKEN up, in Mecklenburg, a dark bay mare, about 4 feet 1 inch high, with a small star in her forehead, trots, has on a small bell, dockt, and branded on the near buttock resembling B. THOMAS STOVALL. TAKEN up, in Charlotte, a sorrel horse, about 4 feet 7 inches high, with a blaze face, has a large scar on his hip, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock C; posted, and appraised to 3l. 20s. JAMES WATKINS. IMPORTED in the LEEDS, Captain ANDERSON, a bale of GOODS, No. 2, marked W C H, with a crow's [torn, illegible] which has never yet come to hand. Any person who [torn, illegible] by contriving it to Jamestown, or Bur- well's ferry [torn, illegible] </div> <h5>Page4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To beSOLD, and entered on immediately, A CLEAR see simple estate in a plantation and 250 acres of land, lying on the western branch of Elizabeth River, in the county of Norfolk, whereon is a good dwel- ling-house, kitchen, barn, stables, and other out-houses, all new and in good order; a good apple orchard, and a good garden well paled in. This cleared land, in a good fence, is sufficient to work six hands; and the uncleared land is very good, and well furnished with white oak and pine timber. For terms inquire of Mr. NEIL JAMIESON, merchant in Norfolk, Mess. Gibson and Cranbery, merchants in Suffolk, or the subscriber, living on the premises. 6 JOHN BRICKELL. To be SOLD at Albemarle court-house, on Thursday the 11th of February next, A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND in the said county, upon Hardwire river, adjoining the lands of John Hudson and William Moon, containing about 500 acres, great part of which is valuable low grounds, equal to the best upon that river. The plantation, with the necessary houses thereon, are in good order for cropping. One third of the money to be paid in April next, one third in December, and the other third in April following. Any person inclining to see the land, or to purchase at private sale, may apply to Mr. David Ross, merchant in Goochland, who constantly attends Albemarle court, and is authorized to act for JOHN RICHARDS. To be SOLD for ready money, on Monday the 25th of next month, at the plantation of the late Mr. William Waters, deceased, in Halifax county, whereon Mr. Benjamin Boxley now lives, About fifteen valuable SLAVES, WITH large STOCKS of HORSES, CATTLE< SHEEP, and HOGS, and many other articles too numerous to be particularly mentioned. All persons who have any claims against the estate of Mr. Waters are requested to make them known, as soon as possible, to JOHN TAZEWELL, Executor. Dec. 20, 1767. STOLEN out of the sub- scriber's pasture, on Thursday the 10th of this instant (Dec.) in Hanover county, at the Meadow Bridges, a three quarter blooded likely dark bay (almost black) mare, with a hanging mane and long switch tail, one of her hind feet white, and the inside of both her fore feet, large blaze [crease, illegible] her hind feet a little, trots and gallops pretty well, but not branded. Who- ever secures the said mare, so that I may get her again, shall have 20s. reward, if taken above 50 miles from home 40s. and on conviction of the thief, so that he may be brought to justice, 5l. DANIEL TRUEHEART. TAKEN up, in Bedford, a bay horse, about 4 years old, with a star in his forehead, not dockt, and branded on the buttock V; posted, and appraised to 3l. 10s. || CHARLES TALBOT. TAKEN up, on Tie river, a sorrel mare, about three years old, about 4 feet 6 inches high, with a white mane and tail, but neither dockt nor branded. || GEORGE GLASBY. YORK, December 10, 1767. IMPORTED last summer, in the ship Madeira Packet, a pipe of Madeira WINE, marked FF, with a crow's foot between the letters, which hath not been de- livered to the owner, and is supposed to have been sent by mistake with other winses to James river or Rappahannock. Whoever will give intelligence of the said pipe of wine to the subscriber, so that it may be conveyed to him at York, will extremely oblige him; and any expense shall be thankfully repaid by W. NELSON. AS I have made an absolute conveyance of my whole estate for the benefit of my creditors as shall within three months signify to the trustees named therein their approbation thereof, I must request the favour of all those who have not yet had an opportunity of informing themselves of the nature of this trust that they will, without delay, make appli- cation to Mr. Jerman Baker in Williamsburg, with whom the original conveyance is lodged, or Mr. James Belsches at Cabin Point, and Mr. David Jameson in York, who have copies thereof, and likewise copies of the certificate granted me, and signed by all such of my creditors as I have had an opportunity of seeing, which is by far the greater part. I must request their most speedy application to the Gentlemen above mentioned, as the trustees are to carry on the copper mine, and dispose of the profits arising therefrom, and from every other part of the estate, among the creditors, in the most advantageous manner. The trustees named in the deed are Mess. Warner Lewis, Fielding Lewis, George Riddell, Richard Randolph, James Belsches, Jerman Baker, and David Jameson, who are empowered to appoint any three of their number to act for the whole. 8 WILLIAM KENNON. NORFOLK, Dec. 12, 1767. THE subscriber, intending to leave the colony soon, but now on hand a large assortment of garden and grass SEEDS, and implements, of the best kinds, which he will sell on very low terms for ready money. + JOHN EDWARDS, Gardener. NANSEMOND, Dec. 11, 1767. I INTEND to leave the colony soon. JOHN CUMING.</div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> To be SOLD, and entered upon immediately, FIVE hundred acres of LAND, on Nottoway river, in Amelia county, whereon Hampton Wade formerly lived, and carried on a considerable trade. There is a good dwelling-house 36 feet by 20, with two rooms below and two above, two brick chimnies, and a flush cellar, with a kitchen, stable, and three barns. The land is good, and enough of it cleared to work six hands. Twelve months credit will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security. For terms apply to Mr. JOHN BAIRD in Blandford, or to me in Halifax county. WILLIAM WADE. TAKEN up, in Beford, a gray mare, about 4 feet 3 inches high, about 7 years old, branded on the buttock M; posted, and appraised to 50s. || ROBERT RUSSEL. To be SOLD, and entered upon immediately, A TRACT of LAND, lying in King William county, plea- santly situated on Mattapony river, whereon Col. Thomas Moore now lives, containing 500 acres, to which is added about 40 or 50 acres of marsh, which produces good hay, and is capable of great improvements. On the plantation is a commodious brick house two stories high, handsomely wainscotted, with four rooms on a floor, two of them with a large passage, four large cellars and cellar passage, with brick partitions to the top; the out-houses are good and large, are fit for every convenience, and in perfect repair. There is also on the said plantation an orchard of about 2 or 300 bearing crab trees, and a large garden in good order. The land is good for either grain or tobacco, is well timbered, and is a very convenient situation for carrying on a West India trade, living in the hear of a grain country, where a vessel of 250 tuns burthen may load opposite to the house, and has also the advantage of fine fishing and fowling. Five hundred pounds of the purchase money to be paid in April next, for the remainder one, two, or three years credit will be allowed, as may be agreed upon, by aplying to either of the subscribers, in Hanover county. Tf GEORGE THOMAS. JOHN SMITH. The death of Captain MORDECAI THROCKMORTON having prevented the sale of the Ne- groes advertised to be sold at Hanover court-house in November, we purpose now to sell 30 likely Virginia born SLAVES, at the aforesaid place, on the 7th of JANUARY next. Credit will be allowed until the 25th of April, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to 7 GABRIEL THROCKMORTON. ROBINSON DAINGERFIELD. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> RUN away from the subscriber a Mulatto fellow named AARON, about 5 feet 10 inches high, about 19 years old, and marked on each cheek IR. Who- ever brings the said fellow to the subscriber, in Chesterfield, shall have Forty Shillings reward, besides what the law al- lows. HENRY RANDOLPH. To be SOLD, on twelve months credit, ABOUT 20,000 acres of LAND, in Amherst county, to which an indusputable title will be maid, and lad off in lots as may best suit the purchasers. Ap- play to Col. William Cabell (who is Attorney for the executors of Philip Grymes, Esq; de- ceased, and lives in Amherst county) or to Tf LUNSFORD LOMAX, Jun. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, FOR disposing of 146 LOTS of LAND, in the town of Hanover, yet remaining unsold. The least valuable of the lots, according to the prices of those most remote from the river, which have been sold, not being less than 20l. which is far below what was given for several near the river. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>Lots.</td> <td>Val.</td> <td>Rents.</td> </tr><tr><td>Inspection at Page's, five lots, at 12 years} purchase,- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -}</td> <td></td> <td>L.840</td> <td>L.70</td> </tr><tr><td>Do. at Crutchfield's, six lots, at do. - - -</td> <td></td> <td>710</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>------</td> <td>----</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>L.1560</td> <td>130</td> </tr><tr><td>Lots unimproved, each half an acre, at 20l.</td> <td>135</td> <td>2700</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>---</td> <td>------</td> <td>----</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>L.4260</td> <td>130</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>------</td> <td>----</td> </tr><tr><td>137 Prizes, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>137</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>263 Blanks. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>400 tickets, at 10l. each, - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>L.4000</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table>The said lottery will be drawn at Mr. ANTHONY HAY'S, in Williamsburg, on the 4th Thursday in April, 1765. Those who do not pay for their tickets on the day of drawing may give bond, to carry interest from that time. Robert Carter Nicholas, George Wythe, Thomas Everard, John Thompson, and Jerman Baker, Esquires, managers, or any three, of whom tickets may be had, and of the subscriber. Tf MANN PAGE. </div> A SCHEME, For disposing of, by way of LOTTERY, the LAND and TENEMENTS under mentioned, being the entire towns of Rocky Ridge and Shockoe, lying at the Falls of James river, and [torn, illegible] thereunto adjoining. THE advantageous situation of this estate is too well known to require a particular description, though it may be necessary to inform the publick that the obstructions through the Falls, and in other parts of the river above, will shortly be removed, and the river made navigable to the said towns: The navigation will thereby be extended, and made both safe and easy for upwards of two hundred miles above the said Falls, and a communication opened to the western frontier of the middle colonies, whereby there will not be more than sixty or seventy miles portage from James river to the Ohio; so that the immense treasure of that valuable country must necessarily be brought to market to one or other of the abovesaid towns, which will occasionally raise the rents, and enhance the value, of the lands and tenements under mentioned, beyond the powers of conception. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>LOTS.</td> <td>VALUE.</td> <td>RENTS.</td> </tr><tr><td>A double forge, a mill, with two acres and a half of land adjoining, the use of the} landing, the canal, with ten feet on each side, and 2000 acres of back land, the } furthest part of which is not more than five miles from the forge, - - - - - - - - }</td> <td></td> <td>L.8000</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Inspection at Rocky Ridge, at 12 years purchase, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>780</td> <td>L.65</td> </tr><tr><td>James Lyle, his tenement, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>540</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>Archibald Buchanan, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>540</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>Alexander Stewart, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>510</td> <td>42</td> </tr><tr><td>Elizabeth Todd, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>480</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>Robert Gordon, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>90</td> <td>7</td> </tr><tr><td>Joseph Hopkins, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>60</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>John Shackleton, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td>3</td> </tr><tr><td>James Gunn, formerly rented to Thomas Yuille, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>540</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>Ferry on the south side, at 20 years do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>2000</td> <td>100</td> </tr><tr><td>A fishery on the south side, at 20 years do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>600</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>--------</td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td>Number of improved lots, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>12</td> <td>L.14,176</td> <td>L.428</td> </tr><tr><td>Lots unimproved, each half an acre, to be laid off in a town convenient to the river} with publick landings, at 25l. each, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -}</td> <td>300</td> <td>7500</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>-----</td> <td>--------</td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td>The amount of lots on the south side of James river, in Chesterfield county, - - - -</td> <td>312</td> <td>L.21,676</td> <td>L.428</td> </tr><tr><td>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</td> <td>-----</td> <td>--------</td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td>Shockoe inspection, at 12 years purchase, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>L.780</td> <td>L.65</td> </tr><tr><td>Byrd's do. at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>780</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>Watson's, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>720</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>James Buchanan, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>720</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>Patrick Coutts, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>420</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>George Ellis, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>120</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>James McDowell, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>480</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>David Ross, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>480</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>Thomas Younghusband, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>540</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>James Rozer, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>60</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>James Howling, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>60</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>John McKeind, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>144</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>McPherson & Menzies, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>420</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>James Daley, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td>3</td> </tr><tr><td>Lewis Warwick, at do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>60</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>Ferry, at 20 years do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>2000</td> <td>100</td> </tr><tr><td>Fishery, at 20 years do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>2000</td> <td>100</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>-----</td> <td>--------</td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td>Number of improved lots, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>17</td> <td>L.9820</td> <td>L.685</td> </tr><tr><td>10,000 acres of land, to be laid off in lots of 100 acres each, valued at 30s. per acre,</td> <td>100</td> <td>15,000</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10 islands, on some of which are very valuable fisheries, - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>10</td> <td>300</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Lots unimproved, valued at 25l. each, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>400</td> <td>10,000</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>-----</td> <td>--------</td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td>The amount of lots on the north side of James river, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>527</td> <td>L.35,120</td> <td>L.685</td> <td>The amount of lots on the south side of do. as above, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>312</td> <td>21,676</td> <td>428</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>-----</td> <td>--------</td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td>839 Prizes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>839</td> <td>L.56,796</td> <td>L.1113</td> </tr><tr><td>9161 Blanks. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td>-----</td> <td>--------</td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td>------</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10,000 Tickets, at 5l. each, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</td> <td></td> <td>L.50,000</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table>The said lottery will be drawn at SHOCKOE's in June 1768, under the management and direction of the Hon. PRESLEY THORNTON, Esq; PEYTON RANDOLPH, JOHN PAGE, CHARLES CARTER, and CHARLES TURNBULL, Esquires, trustees for the same, who will execute conveyances for the prizes drawn by the fortunate adventurers in this lottery. Tickets to be had of the trustees, also of Col. ARCHIBALD CARY, JOHN WAYLES, and the subscriber. W. BYRD. ALL Persons may be supplied with this PAPER at 12s. 6d. a Year, [torn, illegible] of a moderate Length) inserted in it for 3s. the [torn, illegible] Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> SUPPLEMENT TO THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> From the BRITISH CHRONICLE, to the PRINTER. SIR, IT is a just observation of a very celebrated au- thor, that in proportion at every country is barbarous, it is addicted to inebriety. Were the people of England to be judged of by this standard, it is much to be feared that our nat- tional character would be nine of the most amiable. Notwithstanding few people can lay down better rules for behaviour than ourselves, there are none more unaccountably preposterous in their conduct. When we visit at one another’s houses, and propose to pass a few hours in an agreeable manner, how absurdly do we set out! Instead of endeavouring to enjoy what Mr. Pope finely calls the feast of reason, and the flow of soul, we think every entertainment insipid until reason is totally kicked out of company; and imagine, through some monstrous depravity of imagination, that a so- cial emanation of soul is never to be obtained but where politeness and propriety are apparently sacri- ficed, and the roar of under-bred excess circulated round the room, at expense of bothe sense and morality. To the indelible disgrace of this country, there is scarcely a vice or a folly of our meighbours but what we sedulously copy, at the very moment we affect to mention the people whose manners we thus ridicu- lously imbibe with the most insuperable disregard. Their good qualitiesare in fact the only things which we scorn to adopt, as if it was derogation either from our spirit or our understanding to owe a single instance of prudence or virtue to the force of example. France in Particuler has kindly supplied us with an abundance of follies; but there is not, to my recol- lection, any one circumstance wherein she has given the smallest improvement to our understandings; not that France is destitute in sense, or deficient in virtue. It is we who want wisdom of imitating her, where she is really praise worthy; and are infatuated, to follow those which ought to be the objects of our highest aversion and contempt. In the present case, I mean their convivial enter- tainments, the French are particularly sensible and well bred; they are all vivacity, without running into the least indelicacy, and can keep up the necessary life of a social meeting without borrowing the smallest assistance from immorality. In the most elevated flow of spirits they never think of sending the woman out of company, merely to give an unbounded loose to ribaldry and licentiousness. On the contrary, they estimate the pleasure of the entertainment by the number of the Ladies; and look upon an evening to be the most wretchedly trifled away where a party of men make an appointment for a tavern. This their politeness prevents them from deviating ei_ ther into folly or vice; and in the most intimate intercourse of families, nothing scarcely ever passes but a round of sensible freedom and unconstrained civility. With us, however, the case is widely different: If half a dozen friends meet at the house of a valuable acquaintance, instead of treating his wife, his sister, or his daughter, with a proper degree of respect, we all manifest an absolute disinclination for their com- pany; the instant the cloth is taken away we expect they shall retire, and look upon it as a piece of ill breeding if they accidently stay a moment longer than ordinary. And for what are we so impatient to be left to ourselves? Why, for the mighty satisfaction of drinking an obscene toast, and the pleasure of in- discriminately filling a bumper to a woman of honour and a strumpet; the friend of our bosom, and a fel- low whom we consider perhaps as the greatest scoun- drel in the universe. [obscured, illegible]the country where the women are so generally [obscured, illegible]rkable for good sense and delicate vivacity, where they also enjoy in other respects an ample share of liberty, and in a manner regulate the laws of propriety, it is not a little surprising that in in the moments of con- vivial festivity we should treat them with so palpable a contempt. The hour in which we strive to be most happy, one would naturally imagine, should be the time in which we ought most earnestly to solicit the </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> favour of their company: But no, it is impossible to make an Englishman happy without allowing him to run into the grossest illiberalities. The conversation of an amiable woman he thinks by no means equal to the roar of a dissolute companion; and it is abso_ lutely necessary to make him gloriously drunk, as the fashionable phrase is, before he can reach the envied pinnacle of a bon vivant felicity. The pleasantest excuse which all our Choice Spirits give fot this extraordinary attachment to toasting is, that without a toast there would be no possibility of finding a sufficient fund of conversation for the com- pany. Why then are the Ladies excluded, who could add so agreeably to the conversation? “O, because their presence would be an invincible restraint; we could not say what we please, nor push the toast about;”r>that is, in plain English, “we could not indulge our- selves in a thousand scandalous excesses, which would disgrace the lowest plebian of the community; we could neither destroy our constitution, nor our prin- ciples; neither give loose to obscenity, intemperance, and execration; ridicule the laws of our country, nor fly out against the ordinances of our God.” Alas! civilized as we think ourselves, is it an impossibility for a nation of savages to be more barbarous or ab_ surd? The general consequence of our convivial meetings is the severest reflection which they can un- dergo; for, with all our boasted understanding, is it not rather and uncommon circumstance for the most intimate acquaintance to break up without some broil highly prejudicial to their friendship, if not even dan- gerous to their lives? To remedy so great and so universal an evil, to rescue our national character from the imputation of barbarism, and to establish some little claim to the reputation of a civilized people, there are but two ways left; these however are both short and effectual ones: To abolish toasting in all taverns, and at all private houses never to make the Ladies withdraw from company. By this means, in the first place, there will be no emulation amaong giddy headed young fellows to swallow another bumper, nor any obliga- tion for a man with a weak constitution to drink as hard as a seasoned fox hunter; and in the second in stance, the meetings at private families, by being conducted agreeable to the principles of politeness will never swerve from the sentiments either of reason or virtue; but be, as they always ought, productive of social mirth and real happiness. Some account of Mr. Quin, the celebrated actor, who lately died atBath. Mr. Quin was the son of an English Gentleman of a moderate fortune, of about 600 l. a year. His father, in order to improve his fortune, in the early part of his life went over to America, where he married a Lady with whom he continued to live for some years; but having no children, he grew weary of her, and returned to England, from whence he went over to Ireland, where he married another Lady, his former wife still living, and by her he had our celebrated actor. As his father kept his new family entirely ig- norant of his former alliance, his son was educated in all that elegance which was supposed necessary for the heir apparent to a pretty estate. He was sent to a grammar school, and afterwards to the university of Dublin, where he continued until his father died; who leaving no will, young Quin came into the possession of the estate, without any opposition at first; but he was soon alarmed with a claim from America, the heirs at law to his father grounding their rights upon Quin’s being a bastard. This claim was too well supported, and proved, not to succeed; so that the unfortunate Quin, fortunately for the publick, being disinherited, was obliged to go upon the Irish Stage. Very little was expected from his first Attempts; and for want of encouragement, or perhaps desirous of improvement, he came to England. His reception here was not much superior to that he had met with in Ireland; he was put on in the meanest characters, such as the Lieutenant of the Tower in Richard III. and Banquo in Macbeth. This he continued for some years, until Booth died; when Cato, which was then a favourite character with the publick, being in danger of falling for want of an actor to support it, </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Mr. Quin was put into it, merely as a case of nece- sity. The part was therefore printed in the bills of the day, to be attempted by Mr. Quin. The modesty of this invitation produced a full house, and favour- able audience; but the actor’s own peculiar merit effected more. When he came to that part of the play where the dead son is brought in upon the bier, Quin, in speaking these words “Thanks to the gods, my boy has done his duty,” so affected the whole house that they cried out, with a continued acclama- tion, Booth outdone, Booth outdone. From that time Mr. Quin became a favourite of the publick, and rose through the gradations of his employment until he was made manager of Drury Lane playhouse. His skill, or his address as a ma- nager, are not much applauded; but his merit as an actor outbalanced that defect, and still kept him in his station. What gave him the severest blow in his profession was the extreme popularity into which Mr. Garrick came, about the time in which he was de- clining in his profession. It was vain that Quin cracked his jokes upon his antagonist, that he called his act- ing Sir John Brute, merely enacting Master Jack Brute: Garrick was followed, and Quin forsaken; fo that what Quin called a heresy in taste was at last universally allowed to be a reformation. With these disappointments, therefore, he retired from the stage sooner than he would otherwise have done, and went to reside at Bath. He bought an annuity of two hundred a year from the Duke of Bedford; and this, added to about 7000l, more, which his friend Samp- son Gideon had amassed in Change Alley for him, contributed to make the latter part of his life easy and independent. He was always addicted to epicu- rism, and at last became notorious for his fondness of good eating; the fish called John Dory, everybody knows, was first introduced by him to the tables of the delicate. He was at the same time an agreeable facetious companion, and as much a wit in company as an ill natured man could be. His jests have been in circulation nor for more than twenty years, but they are in general more remarkable for their inde- cency or maliguity than their humour. Some of them, however, are such as deserve our real applause. We will mention a few of them, and of such as have not made their way into the jest books. When Lord T------ showed him his beautiful gar- dens at Stowe, and the charming variety and ta[illegible]of the grottoes and buildings, Ah! My Lord, cried Quin, all this makes death terrible! When Quin was one day lamenting his growing old, a pert young fellow asked him what he would now give to be young as he: I would be con- tent, cried Quin, to be as foolish. Quin, when manager, had kept a poet’s tragedy too long. The poet calling often, and being angry, Quin sent him to the bureau, and desired him to take it. After searching for some time among several others, and not finding his own Well, said Quin, take two comedies and a farce for it. Quin was one day coming in a chair from having dined at the sign of the Three Tuns in Bath. Lord Chesterfield, meeting him, said that if Quin came from thence there were but two tuns left. He died aged 73, of a mortification in his arm occasioned by a slight scratch on his fore finger. PHILADELPHIA Mr. BRADFORD SIR Please to insert the following in your next, and request the Sons of Liberty in the several American provinces to sing it with all the spirit of patriotism. I am, &c, S.P.R. Sure never was picture drawn more to the life, Or affectionate husband more fond of his wife, Than America copies and loves Britains sons, Who, conscious of freedom, are bold as great guns Hearts of Oak are we still, for we’re sons of those men Who always are ready, steady, boys, steady, To fight for their freedom again and again. Tho’ we feast, and grow fat, on America’s soil yet we own ourselves subjects of Britain’s fair isle And who’s so absurd to deny us the name? Since true British blood flows in every vein. Hearts, &c. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The number of land forces to be kept on foot for the service of the present year is to consist of 17,306 effective men, which os less than what was kept on foot for last year’s service Yesterday[illegible]re was [illegible]a prodigious[illegible]ull House of Commons; a[illegible]ral feats were ta[illegible] early in the morning; a[illegible]ebate[illegible]running hi[illegible] they sat late. Feb. 18 [illegible]hea[illegible]that a petition, signed by a very considerable numb{illegible}of merchants and principal traders in the city, will shortly be presented to Par- liament, humbly to request, for the benefit pf trade, that the late Stamp Act so disagreeable to the traders and inhabitants of all the British colonies and settle ments abroad, may therefore be totally repealed. Several complaints have been received on account of merchandise [illegible]shipping having been seized by the men of war on [illegible] American stations, some of which are preparing[illegible]be laid before a superior Board. A memorial from the merchants and traders of Philadelphia, addressed to the merchants and manu- facturers of Great Britain, has been received by a merchant at Newcastle, earnestly requesting that he, and the manufacturers and traders in and about that town, would unite with all those who are in any way interested in the trade of Philadelphia, and in general with every well wisher of the American colonies, particularly with merchants of London, Bristol, and Liverpool, in endeavouring to obtain a repeal of the Stamp Act, and a redress of other grievances,Br>This memorial is signed by above 330 colonists. We are informed that one manufacturer, in the shoe way, in this city, since the resolution of the Americans to wear their own manufactures, has been obliged to reduce the number of his workmen from about 350 to less than 50; and that another in the stocking trade has been obliged to discharge as large a proportion of his workmen, on the same account. The inhabitants of Jamaica have caused a petition to be presented, by their Agent, complaining of the distresses they labour under by a late unpopular act. We hear high encomiums are paid to a certain great Commoner for his assiduity, and great judgement, in an affair so interesting to the merchants and tradesmen both at home and abroad. Yesterday near 100 of the principal merchants, interested in the trade to North America, dined at the King’s Arms tavern in Palace Yard, Westminster, and afterwards attended an august Assembly. It is said one million, four hundred and ninety two thousand, seven hundred and eighty eight pounds, nine shillings, and eight pence, will be granted for the service of the present year. A Gentleman has lately taken an accurate survey of the country round Dunkirk, which it is said will be laid before a great Assembly. Podore fort and settlement, lately deserted by the English on the coast of Africa, has again been taken possession of by a detachment from Gambia; and they only waited the arrival of the troops and stores from England, to repair the damage which had been done by Cidy Hamet, a Prince of the country, said to be greatly in the interest of the French. The Thames frigate, Captain Elliot, is arrived ex press at Plymouth from Gibraltar, with an account that they had lately there a most violent storm of hail; that the torrent was so strong that several houses were washed away, and many persons perished; it washed the hill quite bare of all the loose stones, earth, and every thing but the bare rocks; and the great quan tity of stuff that came down from the hill filled the town so full that many of the houses were almost bu- ried under it, so that the inhabitants were obliged, after it was over, to get out of their upper windows; the magazines and storehouses were all safe, and the fortifications but little hurt. The damage sustained by the late storm at Gilbral- tar, as mentioned in some letters from thence, is com- puted to a very considerable sum; many of the Ge- noese vinyards and gardens were entirely destroyed. Some letters in town mention that considerable da mage has been done by the dreadful hurricane at the Portuguese island of Azores. The treaty between our Court and Russia is not yet concluded. Some articles, it is said, relative to tim- ber for building, flax, and military stores, brought into the ports of this kingdom from Russia, are to undergo a change, on account of the same articles being imported from America. On the arrival of a new Minister on our part in Russia, it is expected the last hand will be put to this negotiation. Letters received at Bristol from Senegal inform that the French have lately landed a large quantity of ordnance stores at Buisso, on the continent of Africa, and that they had concluded an advantageous treaty with the natives. They write from Leghorn that a Tunisian xebeck of 18 guns, was taken by a Maltese galley near Ci vita Viecchia, after an engagement of near two hours, in which two thirds of the xebeck’s crew were killed. Admiral Palliser will sail from Newfoundland by the 15th of March next, and several store ships are now loading to go under his convoy. A worthy merchant of this city, willing to learn what was doing at a certain tavern in westminister, got into an apartment over the great club room, where he could hear every thing that was said. Some of the members, his acquaintance, a few days after, </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> asked him how he got into that room: Why, by the same method, replied he, that you got into the other; a proper distribution. About half an hour after three, as Mr. Pitt, in a chair, was passing through the Lobby of the House, he was huzzaed by almost all the persons there, con- sisting of the principal American merchants; but he very prudently showed his disapprobation of such an unbecoming procedure, by desiring them to be silent. Feb. 22 It is now said the stay of their Serene Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Brunswick in England will be longer, by some months, than was expected. It is said a Board of Ordnance will soon be held, to estimate the expense necessary for carrying on the intended new works this summer at Milford Haven, in order to be laid before an august Assembly. The ball that was given at St James’s on Thursday night was most brilliant and numerous that has been for many years. Their Majesties entered the ball room about nine o’clock, when the ball was opened by his royal Highness the Duke of York and Princess Louisa Anne. Minuets were danced alter- nately until eleven, when their Majesties withdrew; and country dances commenced, which continued until two o’clock, when the Nobility withdrew. To the honoour of our Nobility, not a Nobleman or Gen tleman appeared on Thursday at Court (except fo reigners)in any other dress than the manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland. The very elegant suits of clothes worn by his Royal Highness the Duke of York, and his Serene Highness the Prince of Bruns wick, were manufactured in Spitalfields, being the first gold velvet shapes ever made in England, and for which a premium is now, or shortly will be ad- judged, by patriotick Society of Arts and Sciences. A few days since two reputable tradesmen near Lincoln’s Inn Fields, being intoxicated with liquour, agreed to exchange wives; when one of them, whose wife was reckoned the most personable woman of the two, received a 20l. note, a gold watch, and one guinea in exchange, and delivered his wife at the other’s house accordingly, who was entirely ignorant of her husband’s design in carrying her there. The women refused to abide by their husbands foolish bar- gain; however, the man who received the money, &c is determined to keep the same, by way of pun- ishment for the folly and stupidity of the other. Feb. 25. It was determined early on Saturday morning, in an august Assembly, to bring in a bill for the repeal of the American Stamp Act. It is said the act passed for restraining paper bills of credit in the American colonies will be repealed, and their domestick currency regulated upon a new plan, ectremely beneficial to credit and commerce. Every ship in the river, employed in the American and West India trades, have now their complete suit of colours ready prepared for display, against an ex- pected event; and severalgrand entertainments will be given on ship board on that occasion. It is reported that upwards of 3000 letters were dispatched from the General Post Office in Lombard street, last Saturday night, from the merchants and tradesmen of this metropolis, to their correspondents in Great Britain and Ireland, to inform them of the bill to be brought in for a repeal of the Stamp Act. Friday evening there were upwards of 20 men booted and spurred in the lobby of the Hon. House of Commons, ready to be dispatched express by the Merchants, to the different parts of Great Britain and Ireland, upon this important affair. It is said likewise that several light ships are con- tracted for by the merchants, to sail forthwith in bal- last to America, to inform their correspondents in that part of the world of the same news. Extract if a letter from St. Kitt’s ”The inhabitants of St. Kitts’s have followed the spirit of the North Americans, by burning and totally destroying the Stamps/ You never saw people more spirited than they were on that occasion; the North American sailors that belonged to sloops and school ners in the road behaved like young lions. The peo ple in the Island of Nevis followed their example, and were so enraged that they burnt two houses, and went so far as to burn the King’s boat that was lying in the Bay.” His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is to be inoculated by Caesar Hawkins, Esq; and apartments are fitting up in the nursery of St. James’s for the reception of Prince William Henry, his Majesty’s youngest son. Friday Colonel Monro was introduced to his Ma- jesty, and most graciously received. He has brought over a horse from the East Indies, for which he was offered one thousand guineas in the country, as a present to his Majesty His Majesty has been pleased to appoint his Grace the Duke of Devonshire Lord High Treasurer of Ireland, which place has been vacant some time. Letters from Rome say that Cardinal York is mak- ing great movements at that Court, in order to pro- cure his brother the same titles and honours which their father enjoyed. On Thursday the day set apart for the celebration, of her Majesty’s birth, we hear that a person very richly drest was turned out of the drawing room, on account of his hand being found in a Gentleman’s pocket, by accident. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> They write from France that the very large levy of militia no making in that kingdom occasions abundance of conjectures there. We are informed there is now a scheme on foot, planned by a patriotick Nobleman, to take off the late additional duty on porter. A lady of distinction, at the well end of the town, took the following odd method of testifying her sor- row for the loss of her late husband: She dressed her-self-entirely in black crape, had two black servants to wait on her, eat nothing but black pudding, and drank nothing but black cherry brandy, for one whole year. They write from Marbucca that an uncommon scarcity of provisions had occasioned an epidemical distemper to break out among the Negroes which daily continued to carry off numbers of their slaves, and greatly retarded their sugar works and manufac- tares of molasses, in much demand on the coast of Guinea. The late Dr. Pococke, Bishop of Meath in Ireland, hath bequeathed his curious collection of manuscripts to the British Museum, a legacy to the Rev. Mr. Archdale his chaplain, for seeing his curiosities proper- ly packed up, which are to be sold; and the remain- ing part of his fortune, real and personal, after paying some legacies, is left to the Incorporated Society, for founding and endowing Protestant schools, wherein none but the children of Popish parents are to be re- ceived. Last week some custom house officers seized a box, which they thought contained some French lace, and carried it to the custom-house; but on opening it, there jumped out upwards of 100 rats, for it con- tained nothing else. Feb.27. Letters from Birmingham by yester- day’s post, say that as soon as the news of the intended repeal of the Stamp Act arrived there on Sunday, the bells were directly ser a ringing, other demonstrations of joy showed in the different parts of the town, and some hundreds of journeymen artificers, who had been long unemployed, were immediately engaged again for the different manufactures carried on at that place. This day a full Board of Treasury was held at the Cockpit, Whitehall. Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, Feb. 11. After returning God thanks that I am yet in the land of the living, I shall give you a concise account of the dreadful calamity that the garrison has been lately threateded with. On the 30th ult. At half past seven at night, came on a most dreadful storm of hail, rain, thunder, and lightning, which continued near two hours; in which time it brought down such immense quantities of stone and gravel from the hill, that was equal with the tiles of the houses in the greatest part of the town. Many houses tumbled down, and the inhabitants buried in the ruins; those who were en- deavouring to escape, were carried away by the torrent. Never was such a dreadful scene seen, in this part of the world; to hear the shrieks and cries of the distressed, and none able to give them relief, was most shocking. The snow or hail, all over the garrison, was from 7 to 14 feet deep, the damage it has done cannot be yet ascertained, though num- bers perished; even of whole families none escaped. ”It is said there are already to the amount of 150 persons, that perished in their houses, dug out of the snow. The works have suffered greatly, and the aqueduct is damaged; and it may suffice when I tell you that 18 and 24 pounders were washed out of the carriages at the Prince of Wales’s lines, and the plat- forms set a floating. The trading people have suffer_ ed greatly; and had the hail, &c continued one hour longer, the place must have been utterly ruined. By the confusion werein in town, we did not perceive it; but the ships in the Bay felt the shock of an earth- quake, and imagined they were all a-ground, some of them having struck on the new mole; and, by a flash of lightning, one ship lost her foremast. There are upwards of 600 men clearing the streets, but it will be a long tome before it can be effected.” We hear upwards of 30 vessels have been engaged since last Monday in the river, to sail for America. It is said his Grace the Duke of Richmond does not return to Paris until after the breaking up of the present session of Parliament. We hear Lord How will soon be appointed to relieve Admiral Tyrrel, for Barbados. They write from Senegal that the French had again reassumed their project of last year, to establish a fort and settlement on the island of Arguin, on the coast of Africa. Two transports were arrived at Govee, from Brest, with stores. Yesterday a trial came on in the Common Pleas at Guildhall, before Lord Camden, wherein a Gentle- man was plaintiff, and a noble Earl defendant for criminal conversation with the former’s wife; which lasted about 12 hours, when a verdict was given by a special jury for 5000l. damage for the plaintiff. The Hon. House of Commons sat until c o’clock yesterday morning, and meet again this day. We hear a very spirited memorial is preparing to be sent off to the Court of Madrid, on the subject of some advices lately transmitted home from Gibraltar. It is said all the ships of war in the kingdom are ordered to undergo a thorough repair, and afterwards be sweetened with fumigations of tar and vinegar. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> We are told from Colchestester, in Essex, that on receiving the news concerning the Stamp Act, there were the greatest rejoicings ever known at that place, and orders given for baize (the manufactory of that town) to the value of 11,000l. Yesterday a vessel was cleared for Charlestown, South Carolina, being the first for upwards of two months. Her cargo consists only of expresses relative to the Stamp Act, and she is to load with the homeward bound crop. Letters from Paris mention that some disturbances were apprehended on account of the manner of mustering the new milita. Private letters from Hamburg mention that a treaty of marriage was reported to be on the carpet between one of the Princesses of Denmark, sister to his present Majesty, and one of the branches of the House of Mecklenburg. It is generally talked the Government will borrow one million and a half, to discharge the debt of the navy, and other expences. It is reported that all the turnpike and publick roads in this kingdom will shortly be taken into the hands of the Government. It is said his Excellency Governour Irwin, of Gibraltar, has requested that the proper attention may be paid towards supplying the garrison with provi- sions and stores from England; in case the commu- nication should, as was much to be apprehended, be shut up on the side of Barbary, as has lately been done on that of Spain. They write from Gilbraltar that great devastation has been made on the Barbary coast, near Ceura, by the late dreadful hurricane. South Hickham, Lincoln, Feb. 16. A few days since was married here, a woman to her 7th husband. What is remarkable, this woman and 7 husbands have been 23 times married. WESTMINSTER, Feb. 19. This day his Ma- jesty came to the House of Peers, and being in his Royal robes seated on the throne with the usual so- lemnity, Sir Francis Molineaux, Knight Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, was sent with a message from his Majesty to the House of Commons, commanding their attendance in the House of Peers. The Com- mons being come thither accordingly, his Majesty was pleased to give the Royal assent to An act for continuing and granting to his Majesty certain duties upon malt, mum, coder, and perry, for the service of the year 1766. An act to continue an act made in the last session of Parliament, entitled an act for importation of slated beef, pork, bacon, and butter, from Ireland, for a limited time. An act to prohibit the exportation of corn, and grain, malt, meal, flower, bread, biscuit, and starch, for a limited time. An act for allowing the importation of corn and grain from his Majesty’s colonies in America into this kingdom for a limited time, free of duty. An act for allowing the importation of oats and oatmeal into this kingdom, for a limited time, duty free. And to three publick, and two private bills. BRISTOL, March 1. On Sunday night William Reeve and Jospeph Far- rel, Esquires, deputies appointed by the merchants of this city to attend the Hon. House of Commons on the American affairs, arrived from London with the agreeable news that the grand question, Whether the American Stamp Act should be totally repealed, had undergone long and warm debates in a committee of the whole House, and was carried last Saturday morn- ing, at two o’clock, in the affirmative, by a majority of one hundred and eight. Monday the inhabotants expressed their joy, on this important occasion, by ringing of bells, firing cannon, bonfires, illumina- tions, &c, &c ANNAPOLIS, April 10. To Mr. Jonas Green. SIR, LAST evening, on receiving the most agreeable news here of the repeal of the Stamp Act, a few Gentlemen, that met on that interesting occasion, opened a subscription for the purpose of erecting a monument at the city of Annapolis, in Maryland (being the seat of government, and the most publick place in the province) to the honour of Mr. Pitt, to stand to the latest time, in grateful remembrance of his patriotick defence and support of the rights, liber- ties, and privileges, of British Americans. Thirty guineas were presently subscribed, and we doubt not a vast sum will be raised in our country, and that every county in the province will do the like. We would propose that some one Gentleman in each county should be appointed to receive the subscription money, and that a day should be set for those Gentlemen to meet at Annapolis, and agree upon a plan for exe<->cutting the work in the best and most respectable man- ner the sum of money raised will afford. We hope the same grateful sense of that worthy Gentleman’s very extraordinary merit will be shown in every colony on this continent. Yours, &c, </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> PHILADELPHIA. To the PRINTER. Your inserting the following will oblige a well wisher to the rising generation. AS it pleased the Almighty to give Liberty to our forefathers as their birthright, and they by the protection of Heaven have handed the same down from one generation to another, even to us, though at the expence of blood; and since it is now our birth- right, shall we sell it, as Esau did his of old, for a mess of pottage, or content ourselves to have it taken from us without any opposition? I hope every man in North America will say No; for to say Yes would be slighting the inestimable gift of the Almighty. And since the Stamp Act imposed upon us is uncon- stitutional, and is meant to deprive us of our religious privileges, shall we not then all as one man join in opposing it, and spill the last drop of our blood (if necessity should require) rather than live to see it take place in America. If we lose our liberty, we must of consequence lose our property, for riches and planty are the natu_ ral fruits of liberty; and where these abound, learn- ing, and all the liberal arts will immediately lift up their heads and flourish: But, if deprived of these, learning and religion will immediately sink into obli vion, and our children after us must certainly be brought up in the most gross and brutal ignorance. Nothing but ignorance will hinder them from cursing us after we are dead and gone; and when walking over our grave, will they not say, Here lies the last remains of our forefathers, who resigned Liberty, their birthright, without any consideration or oppo- sition, which might have been handed down to us, and posterity yet unborn? Will they not for their wretched slavery curse the hour that their fathers be- gat them, and the instant that their mother brought them forth? He who after considering these, and thousands of other dreadful circumstances that will of consequence attend the stamps taking place, and still remain a friend to the Stamp Act, is an enemy to his country, and deserves, justly deserves, the curse of God, and the detestable abhorence of his countrymen. But any one, after a thorough search and serious con- sideration, would, rather than lose his liberty, be be bored through the center of life with the fatal lead; nay, would rather be sacrificed to the ungodly ap petite of the savage Indians than live to see that woful day. The cause he fights for animates him high; M+Namely, religion and dear liberty: For these he conquers, or more bravely dies, And yields himself a willing sacrifice. The LYE. By SirWALTER RALIEGH. From PIERCY”S reliques of Ancient English Poetry. GOE, soule, the bodies guest, Upon a thankelesse arrant; Feare not to touch the best, The truth shall be thy warrant: Goe, since I needs must dye, And give the world the lye. Goe tell the Court it glowes, And shines like rotten wood; Goe tell the Church is shows What’s good, and doth no good: If Church and Court reply, Then give them both the lye. Tell Potentates they live Acting by other actions, Not lov’d unlesse they give, Not strong but by their factions: If Potentates reply, Give Potentates the lye. Tell men of high condition, That rule affairs of state, Their purpose is ambition, Their practice onely hate: And if they once reply, Then give them all the lye. Tell them that brave it most, They beg for more by spending. Who in their greatest cost Seek nothing but commending; And if the make reply, Spare not to give the lye. Tell zeale, it lacks devotion; Tell love, it is but lust; Tell time, it is but motion; Tell flesh, it is but dust; And wish them not reply. For thou must give the lye. Tell age, it daily wasteth; Tell honour, how it alters; Tell beauty, how she blasteth; Tell favour, how she falters; And as they shall reply, Give each of them the lye. Tell wit. How much it wrangles In tickle points of nicenesse; Tell wisedome she entangles Herselfe in over-wisenesse; And if they doe reply, Straight give them both the lye. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> Tell physicke of her boldnesse; Tell skill, it is pretension; Tell charity of coldness Tell law, it is conte[illegible]tions; And as they yield[illegible]rly. So give them still the lye. Tell Fortune of her blindnesse: tell nature of decay; Tell friendship of unkindness; Tell justice of delay: And if they dare reply, Then give them all the lie. Tell arts, they have no foundnesse, But vary by esteeming;s, Tell schools, they want profoundnesse, And stand to much on seeming: If arts and schools reply, Give arts and schools the lye. Tell faith, it’s fled the citie; Tell how the country e[illegible]eth; Tell, manhood shakes off pitie; Tell, virtue least preferreth: And if the doe reply, Spare not to give the lye. So when thou hast, as I Commanded thee, done blabbing, Although to give the lye Deserves no less than stabbing; Yet stab at thee who will, No stab the soule can kill. MARRIAGE A-LA-MODE. MARRIAGE, that makes two bodies one, Will soon their minds disjoint; The magnet’s power is lost and gone, The needle turns its point. When contradictions come apace, The inclinations tack; And love, that brought them face to dace, Soon leaves them back to back, For ever different hours they keep, And different ways they take; When spouse is much dispos’d to sleep, Then Madam’s wide awake. The wedding pair their fate deplore, No joys their union bless; She ever sighs for something more, And he for something less. On the DEATH of >/em>WILLIAM CASLON, Esq; ON letter-founding Caslon’s fame, Though death has shut the portal, The groaning press will stamp his name, With his own typed immortal. WILLIAMSBURG, May2. Mr. Purdie, I AM glad to find that our Press in Virginia is now conducted with spirit, and I doubt not but your conduct hitherto, if you still persevere, will procure you the esteem, favour, and good wishes, of all who have it in their power to serve you. I have sent you a small piece, which I the other day picked out of a News Paper lately set up in Liverpool. It is an advice to the publisher, and please accept of it in the same light from one of your constant readers and well- wishers. AT Athens, where Demosthenes declaim’d, (For arts and sciences a city fam’d) Newsmaking, and tale-telling, were in fashion, And love of novelty the reigning passion; The orator his eloquence display’d Against the dealers in the tatling trade; Summon’d attention, in the common cause, The Macedonian monarch to oppose. News-writers! Learn such matters to retail, As may your readers palates well regale, In politicks be cautious, without fear Of telling proper truth, when facts are clear; But be not fond of spreading vague reports, Credulity an author’s credit hurts. To your dear country’s interests ever true, Render to God and Ceaser both their due. From factious libels on the church or state All extracts, doubtless, will disgust create. That universal favour you may merit, Be sure to guard against a party spirit: The generous cause of Liberty epouse; Let Freedom’s voice all sleepy readers rouse The profitable with the pleasant join, If all competitors you would outshine. By a greater increase of news and advertisements this week than was at first expected, the pages are not properly placed. Our readers, therefore, after perusing the first page of this supplement, will please turn to the last. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The cheer up, my lads, to your country be firm: Like King’s of the ocean, we’ll weather each storm; Integrity calls out; fair liberty, see, Waves her flag o’er our heads, and her words are be free Hearts, &c. To King George, as true subjects, we loyal bow down, But hope we may call Magna Charta our own: Let the rest of the world slavish worship decree, Great Britain has order’d her sons should be free. Hearts, &c. Poor Esau his birthright gave up for a bribe, Americans scorn the mean soul selling tribe: Beyond life our freedom we choose to possess, Which thro’ life we defend, and abjure a broad S. Hearts of Oak are we still, and we’re sons of those men Who fear not the ocean, brave roarings of cannon, To stop our oppression, again and again. On our brows while we laurel crown’d liberty wear, What Englishmen ought we Americans dare; Tho’ tempests and terrours around us we see, Bribes nor fears can prevail o’er the hearts that are free. Hearts of Oak are we still, for we’re sons of those men Who always are ready, steady, boys, steady, To fight for their freedom again and again; With loyalty, liberty let us entwine; Our blood shall for both flow as free as our wine: Let us set an example, what all men should be. And a toast give the world, “Here’s to those dare be free.” Hearts, &c WILLIAMSBURG, May 2. Mr. Printer, April24, 1766. Should you invariably conform to your re- peated declarations of keeping a free Press, you will undoubtedly procure the esteem, good wishes, and assistance, of every honest man in the colony; for upon the freedom of the press depend, in a great measure, not only the civil liberties of a country, but also the propriety of many of the customs, habits, general notions, and of most of the relations and ac- tions of individuals, known by the name of morals, or manners. The place you hold therefore is of the highest importance, and when executed with the bold liberty and honest integrity it requires, you may not be improperly said to unite the high offices of censor and dictator; for in our moral police, as well as inour civil government, it is your official duty to take care Ne quid republica capiat detrimenti. The following piece was wrote with no other view but that of benefiting my countrymen, and to answer this purpose it demands a place in your paper. By granting this indulgence, you will at least oblige one of your constant readers and well wishers. To thePRINTER. SIR, I AM by birth a Virginian, and as it becomes a native, nothing scandalizes me more than to hear malicious and evil disposed persons speak disrespect- fully of my country. This sort of declaimers, it is observable, make a great noise about truth and reason, as if these alone were sufficient to authorize their impertinency. To appeal to these, Mr. Printer, sometimes, and upon important occasions, at a gaming table or a horse race, may be excusable enough; but to be always introducing them, as the custom is, in every trifling debate, about the depravity of our morals, our extravagances, and our debts, is alto- gether unpardonable, and shows the height of igno- rance and ill breeding. To have answered these cavillers, by inquiring whether all their ill natured assertions are really sup- ported by truth and reason, as they pretend, would be a tedious and endless piece of business; because their censures are not confined to a few objects, but extend to the greater part of our transactions, in our private as well as publick conduct. This difficulty, I must confess, has a good deal embarrassed me; but as the honour of my country was concerned, I have been indefatigable in my speculations, and have the plea- sure to think that I am now able to demonstrate the futility of our adversaries arguments, and that what they advance about truth and reason is not a single straw to the purpose. It was the boast of Sparta, Mr. Printer, that all its inhabitants were warriours. But pray what was their glory to ours? We are, I do assure you, a whole colony of Gentlemen. No matter from whence we sprung, or from what climate we originally came; as soon as we arrive here, such is the alteration that is made. This perhaps may appear to strangers no better than a fiction, but among ourselves it is a fact well known, and of which some of the learned have given us a very natural and easy solution. In the days of antiquity, if Homer and Ovid can be depended on, there were vast numbers of persons changed into beasts of various kinds; some into swine, and other into bears and asses. From this circumstance, there- fore, is derived the opinion of the learned, that in the revolutions of time there will be a re-metamor- phosis; and to make some satisfaction fo the indig- nity those persons have suffered, their posterity will nor only be changed into men, but also into Gentle- men. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> But notwithstanding, Mr Printer, the reason why, and the manner how, we became Gentlemen, may be made by the over inquisisitive a subject of contro- versy; yet that we are so is a fact, as I have said, universally acknowledged. As Gentlemen then, what have we to do with truth and reason? Is it not evident that our gentility ought to be the only rule of our actions? Or rather, does it not entitle us to act in any manner we please? As the proof of this will for ever silence our adversaries, I shall produce in support of it, the unexceptionable authority of the learned writer of the Spirit of Laws. “In some states (says the author) they have little or no virtue; ”in the room of which they substitute honour, which ”is the only rule of action.” If others therefore can banish virtue, which is the only truth and reason improved, surely we have a right to banish truth and reason themselves. And if honour can supply the place of virtue in other countries, without doubt our gentility will answer all the purposes of truth and reason in this. This, Mr Printer, I presume I have defended, by an invincible argument, the reputation of my country from the black aspersions of busy slanderers, who have hitherto urged, as a sufficient reproach, that we always behave and act like Gentlemen, with- out the least regard to truth and reason, justice, and equity. And as I have added very much, by this method of defence, to the stock of credit belonging to my country, so I cannot help placing a good deal of merit to my own private account. Not am I al together without example, in this way proceeding;for if the much talked about Mr. Hume could so far forego his usual modesty as to assure the world, in his Essay on Miracles, that it was under infinite obliga- gations to him for having very ingeniously demonstrated there never was a miracle, because he had never seen me,and of consequence that there was no such thing as a revealed religion, so I hope I am excusable in flattering myself that the service I have now done will be taken into consideration; and if, after settling with Mr. Hume, the world should have any favours left upon its hands, it will be grateful enough to bestow them upon me. Indeed I am the bolder in making this request, as I am confident my labours will be thought, by proper judges, very little inferior to those of that Gentleman, in point of real merit and usefulness; in as much as I have treated truth and reason in the same manner as he had treated religion, in proving them utterly unqualified for the society and company of any Gentlemen whatever. This, Mr. Printer, I esteem myself happy that my labours should contribute, with those of other great and learned men, to facilitate the improvement of mankind; and I have the laudable vanity to think that in a very little time we shall be so accomplished as not only to excel in knowledge and manners those Gentlemen like people who are settled near the Cape of Good Hope, but even to get rid of all those qua- lities and faculties which distinguish the rational from the brute part of the creation. I am, Mr. Printer, your most obedient humble servant. A GENTLEMAN. To the Printer of the VIRGINIA GAZETTE. Mr. Printer, April 7, 1766. ONE would be apt to imagine, from the great anxiety which some people appear to the under, on account of the stagnation of the business of the law, that they are influenced by the desire of pro- ducing some real advantage to this community; but that, before they proceed to decide any thing upon the important question Whether the courts of law in this colony shall be opened or not,a question which re- gards the whole community, they would at least show some reason why it should be carried in the affirma- tive, as well as point out the authority by which they determine it. I conceive that whenever any matter relating to publick affairs requires a discussion, the event of which must bind the community, the representatives of the people are the only persons who may constitutionally decide the controversy. How county magistrates have become vested with legislative authority, I am alto gether ignorant; but I must dispute the validity of their acts, untilI shall be better informed of their power. The British Parliament enacted a law which, it had been received in this colony, would have deprived us of our liberty and property. In conse- quence of that law, the courts of justice in this colony were shut up;, but the effect seems to have been attributed to very different causes, viz. the fear of incurring the penalties to be inflicted from that act, and to a principle of policy; the former seems to have influenced the conduct of these magistrates, who now think it consistent with duty to their country to pay no regard to the Stamp Act, and to proceed with the business of the law in the usual course. The only argument which can favour this sudden change of opinion is founded on a reason contradicted by all our actions, and therefore cannot have the force which at first it may seem to carry with it. A tacit submission can only be implied from non-resistance; and surely our words and actions fully envince the fallacy of that supposition, and prove how inconsist- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ent the reasoning is: But when we deduce our reasons from political principles, the argument coin- cides with our actions, and shows the advantages that may result from our present conduct. Our liberty and property being attacked, nature puts us upon our defence; and that preventative against the success of such attempts is ever most eligible which is most safe, and easy to be found. Hence the basis of this affirmation, that we should act an inconsistent part to give the only means out of our hands which promise us any support in this controversy; and if publick liberty can only be preserved, by withholding pro- perty from those who attempt to deprive us of it (and this can only be done by inattention to the laws of this colony respecting that matter) the good effects arising to the community from such a procedure will sufficiently argue our justification, If it is the opinion of this colony that the courts of justice should be immediately opened, their meaning cannot be so well expressed as by their representatives; but as we have great reason to expect we shall, after a few weeks, have the resolution of the British Par- liament communicated to us, their resolution perhaps may render a meeting unnecessary, and therefore I cannot foresee the necessary for their being called toge- ther, nor can I find any reason to support the impatience of these few of my countrymen. The oppression which must follow such an irregular proceeding is too obvious to be pointed out; and these Gentlemen can- not assure themselves of the concurrence of the pub- lick, for whom however they seem inclined to de- termine. A FRIEND to LIBERTY. HAGUE, February 4. THE Council of State has delivered to the As- sembly of the States General the annual me- morial, relative to the plan of government for the en- suing year; in which, among other things, it is ad- vanced that it were to be wished the republic had an army of 50,000 men on foot for its protection, and recommends the building of 25 men of war, Feb. 10. It is assured that the States of Holland lately took into consideration what present they should make to the Prince Stadtholder on his coming of age, and that theu agreed to give him a discharge of the 700,000 florins which the late Princess Gouvernante his mother borrowed of the province of Holland some years ago, to enable her to purchase some estates be- longing to the King of Prussia in this country. They likewise took in consideration the presentto be made to the Prince of Wolfenbuttle for his care in the edu- cation of the young Stadtholder, which it is thought will be 140,000 florins. PARIS, Feb. 7. About the end of this month, or the beginning of March, an ordinance will be pub- lished by the King for raising 72,000 militia through- out this kingdom, and most of the persons who have heretofore been exempted will be no longer entitled to that privilege. VIENNA, Feb. 5. This day died, greatly la- mented, Field Marshal Count Dhann, Commander in Chief of all the Imperial forces. LONDON, Feb. 11. An extraordinary express, we hear, arrived late on Thursday night at Mr. Secretary Conway’s office, from the Court of Portugal. They write from Lisbon that the reigning Count La Lippe was soon expected in that capital, in con- sequence of an express despatched to his Excellency. It is added, that a camp of a considerable number of men would be formed early in the summer. Several British officers now on furlough from the Portuguese service have received orders to re-embark for Lisbon by the 1st of March next. the King of Spain has just made a promotion of one hundred and forty officers in his marine. It was yesterday reported that several more ships of war would in a few days be put into commission, in consequence of some recent advices received from Madrid. If credit may be given to some foreign advices, there is at present a system adopted by three Protes- tant Powers for establishing the independency of Cor- sica on a lasting foundation. It is said that what the late Captain Glass unfor- tunately miscarried in, as to effecting s settlement be- tween Cape Verd and the river Senegal, on the coast of Africa, has been successfully carried in to execu- tion by the French at Govee, of which intelligence has been transmitted to England. It is reported that a pretty warm remonstrance has been received from the Court of Versailles, relative to the late proceedings of the English at Turk Island. It is confidently asserted that the French have ac- tually at this time in commission sixty men of war, two thirds of which are of the line. They write from Guernsey that orders had just been received from London to put the several fortifications on that island in a proper state of defence. All the troops in the province of Britany are in motion, and a strong detachment of the Marechausea is ordered to St. Malo, where it will be under the orders of the commission. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> July 6, 1764 No. 703 THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, With the freshest ADVICES, FOREIGN and DOMESTICK <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> From the PUBLICK LEDGER. To the PRINTER. SIR, AMONG the variety of lesser abuses which have crept into our constitution there is hardly one which is so disgusting to a thinking mind as the shameful manner in which an oath is generally administer- ed, nor any thing more culpable than the very little attention which is paid to the impressing a proper sense of so great an obligation on the conscience of the receiver. When we come to consider the vast importance of an oath, and reflect that it is the great axis upon which every wheel of our constitution may be said immedi- ately to turn, we must naturally lament the indifference with which it is treated, and wish â more suitable idea of its dignity was planted on the minds of the people; this the more particularly too as it is chiefly adminis- tered to the lower classes, who from their situation in life, and the usual course of their education, have little or no opportunity of placing it in a proper light, and stand in need of every assistance that can possibly excite a veneration proportioned to the awfulness of the circumstance. Ceremonials and forms I am apt in general to look upon as idle and ridiculous, yet where they can have the smallest tendency to the reformation of our man- ners I think it would be extremely beneficial to the community if they were introduced. In religious affairs we know very well what an effect they have upon every disposition, especially how deep an im- pression they make upon the imagination of the vul- gar. If therefore the administration of oaths in ju- dicial cases was accompanied with something of a religious appearance, I am strongly persuaded that it [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] happy [torn, illegible] machination [torn, illegible] from [torn, illegible] their crime [torn, illegible] I was [torn, illegible] novel lately, en- titled, the [illegible] and adventures of Jack Conner, where I met a story directly in point, which I shall take the liberty of mentioning to my readers. A poor servant wench at a country inn, having admitted a happy lover to the heaven of her arms, in a little time began to show some visible marks of her good nature and condescension; or, in other words, grew pretty pro- minent about the waist. The constable of the parish, who was a vigilant officer, fearful that the child might become a burthen to the inhabitants, after some pri- vate advice to the girl, carried her before a worthy clergyman who was in the commission, that she might swear it to the proper father, whom she declared to be one Murphy, an Irish young fellow who officiated as ostler in the same house. The moment the matter was announced to the justice, who happened to be in company with a few friends, the girl was called in, and the constable, in a very elaborate manner, began to open the case; the justice then asked the girl if she had properly considered the nature and importance of an oath; she told him that she had. He then bid her "take care; for if she swore to a falsehood the con- "sequences might not only be very fatal to her in "this world, but would probably endanger her ever- "lasting happiness in the next." He told her, “she "was that minute in the presence of an all-powerful "and an all-avenging God, who would certainly "deal with her in proportion to the regard that she "had to her veracity, and that nothing was so de- "testable as a falsehood in the eye of a being all "righteousness and truth. That perjury was in itself "a crime of the most atrocious die, but that when "the effects were likely to ruin an innocent person "if there was a more expeditious road to perdition "than common it most be that." During this admonition, which was delivered with an air and an accent adapted to the importance of the occasion, the young woman's face underwent a va- riety of alteration; shame reddened one moment on her cheek, terrour whitened it all over in another; until at last, unable to stand the conflict, she burst into a flood of tears. The sensible clergy man beheld the tumult in her bosom, and taking a proper advan- tage of so favourable a moment, took off his hat, and ordering all the company to follow his example, knelt </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> down, and offered to administer the oath. This was a stroke which the girl was not prepared for; it over- came her resolution in an instant, and she declared and had over-persuaded her to lay it to the poor ostler. I shall leave your readers to make their own ani- madversions upon this story, submitting it to their consideration, however, whether an imitation of this example would not be highly necessary in the ma- gistracy, and particularly in the courts of justice, where an oath not only terminates our property, but disposes of our existence too. A dialogue between a GENTLEMAN and his Dog. MASTER. WHAT, thoughtful sirrah, you do not pretend to low spirits, sure! OTHELLO. A little, Sir, at present. It is im- possible to think of this damned world without grow- ing melancholy. MASTER. And, pray, what quarrel have you with the world, Mr. Othello? I can allow a philoso- pher, or a religious man, to complain of it, because I then conclude the world has been unfavourable to his interest or ambition. OTHELLO. Will you give me leave to speak freely, master, and not be angry with me? MASTER Do my little fellow: I will not be angry. OTHELLO. Then my opinion is, that mankind has no right to complain of the world. If the world is bad, consider, dear Sir, who makes it so. MASTER. Hum! there may be something in that insinuation. OTHELLO. I wonder you never complain of the world like others; you are not much indebted to its bounty. MASTER. [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn illegible] [torn, illegible] Ha, ha, ha! excuse me, Sir, you [torn illegible] man. MASTER. Well; but will you be pleased to in- form me whence your melancholy arises ? OTHELLO. From publick spirit, master; a dis- case common to all the barbers, tailors, &c. in Great Britain. MASTER. Indeed! OTHELLO. Indeed; for as to my private cir- cumstances, your bounty and affection make me as happy as any of my kind; and you will believe me when I tell you my heart overflows with love and gra- titude to my benefactor. MASTER. I know it. Proceed. OTHELLO, I am mortified, Sir, when I think what my {species suffers from the injustice of mankind. As if it were not enough to be despised and kicked about by every unfeeling blockhead, glorying in the dignity of human nature, to be hanged by the neck in our old age by those ungrateful wretches we had served through life with care and fidelity, to be cut up alive by the damned merciless doctors in the bloom of youth, as if all there, I say, were not enough, we are daily loaded with a thousand unmerited reproaches, and the imputation of vices of which we are entirely ignorant. MASTER. I do not understand you. OTHELLO. Have you never observed that when one would express an extraordinary degree of baseness with the greatest energy, he compliments his neigh- bours with the names of worthless dog, sad dog, wicked dog, &c as if our specieș could pretend to excel mankind in any thing that is bad? MASTER. I confess that custom seems to me un- reasonable. OTHELLO. Then how often do you hear the epithet of a stupid dog? Give me leave to tell you, Sir, however meanly you may think of us, we are en- dowed by nature with sense, reason, instinct, or what- ever you please to call it, sufficient to direct us in the pursuit of our proper happiness, and to accomplish the ends of that station allotted us in the scale of being. Can mankind boast of more? MASTER. Not so much, I am afraid. OTHELLO, Then, Sir; I have heard a man so very shameless as to call another an ungrateful dog. I am sure you must be convinced ingratitude is what I and all my kind perfectly abhor; it is a vice entirely human, with your leave, master. MASTER. I am sorry for it. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> OTHELLO. Again, Sir, a fawning dog is become a proverbial expression, to the great scandal of truth and common sense. I challenge all mankind to adduce a single instance of a dog fawning upon one whom in his heart he despised. No; to show complaisance, to neglect, or look strange on merit out of fashion, is the prerogative of the lords of the world. Nay, master, I think I have seen you yourself look complaisantly on one whom I am sure you despised in your heart. MASTER. Not often, I believe; at least, as seldom as any one. But to convince you that merit is with me the only plea, I assure you I love and esteem my dear little honest Othello more than two thirds of mankind. The FARMER’s DREAM. Notwithstanding the singularity of the following story, it is said to be matter of fact. At a little village about 50 miles from London lived an honest, but very poor farmer; he with much ado kept his wife and three children from starv- ing; thus content, and even happy in poverty, they lived; until the cruel avarice of their hard-hearted landlord was going to turn them out of their little cot for a quarter's rent, though he well knew the season had been very unfavourable for the industrious husband- man. During this perplexity, he dreamed, if he would go to a certain place in London, he would hear of something to his advantage. He told his wife this, but she looked on it as the cause of an uneasy mind, and persuaded him from it until having [torn, illegible] it twice again, he determined to go, [torn, illegible] all the remonstrances of his wife; [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn illegible] [torn, illegible] his long journey. The length of the way was beguiled [torn, illegible]the sur- prising success he should meet with on his arrival in the great merropolis, and though clothed in rags, and only 12s. in his pocket, cheerfully prosecured his march for two days, at the expiration of which he found himself on that magnificent building, called Westminster bridge. He then inquired for the street that was to make his fortune for ever, and easily found it. Now was he greatly surprised, to think in so narrow a place, and so mean inhabitants, that it would be possible for him to attain his wished-for ends. However, he continued his walk, backwards and forwards, for the space of two days and a half, resolving; if possible, not to go back without his errand, nor quit the spot he had so often visited in his sleep. About the close of the second day, a young fellow, from a little hard-ware shop, asked him, if he wanted any body in that neighbourhood, for he had observed him walking about a considerable time; he long he- sitated, at last told him it was in consequence of a particular dream, that he should on that spot hear of something to his advantage; the man listened very attentively, and at length smiling assured him there was nothing worth minding in dreams; for, continued he, if I had not known better, I might by this time have been digging in farmer Dent's ground at a little village in Bucks, for a considerable sum of money that lies under a pear tree in the middle of the garden. This my friend, says he, I have dreamt 3 times over, but as I have no faith in dreams, I shall never trouble myself to go in search of it. Scarce able to contain his joy at hearing his own name and place of abode mentioned, he thanked him kindly, and promised to seek no longer the vain pur- suits of an idle dream, but would return to his anxious family, whom he supposed by this time missed his daily labours. Fully possessed that this was the grand advantage he was to meet with, you may readily imagine he lost no time to gain his little cot, but so great was his prudence, that when he arrived there, he did not, as many poor people would do, directly divulge the secret, but seemed quite composed and easy, rather tired than otherwise, as may be imagined after so long a walk. However, the children were no sooner in bed, and the neighbourhood quiet, than he told his wife the success of his journey, and his determination to try whether it was so or not. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Accordingly they sallied forth with pick axe and spade, in search of this inestimable treasure; long time they dug in vain, until the spade seemed to be stopped in its progress by something hard ; this presently re- vived their almost dying hopes, and they with diffi- culty raised a large pot, with a copper plate over it, and an inscription in Latin, which you may depend on they did not understand; however, they preserved it for the inspection of some scholars, who frequently came there to taste the farmer’s good ale. A second pot of the same kind finished their search, and now rejoicing in their riches, they both agreed there was something in dreams is that should be preserved. The good woman spent the best part of the next day in cleaning the money they found, which consisted of old pieces of gold and silver, they then discharged their inhuman lanlord, and purchased a farm well stocked, in which I will defy the greatest nobleman to enjoy more solid happiness. One of the scholars came soon after, and explained the meaning of the words on the plate, which was this: When this is found, if you so will, Dig on, you'll find one better still. I know no better moral to apply to the above, whether true or false, but that an honest industrious man may always find a pot of gold, whether from a pear tree, or the open field, is no matter. CHARLESTOWN, May 9. WE hear several planters in this province have gone this year upon raising hemp; and as experience has shown that no place in the world is more proper for it, there is good reason to hope it will soon become a valuable and important article in our exports. The bounty given by this government is upwards of 10s. sterling the hundred weight. The last letters from the country of the Upper and Lower Creek Indians are dated April 20th, and inform us that those Indians have behaved remarkably well to the traders this spring; they had received some stalks from the commanding officers at Pensacola and Mobille, which agreeing with those from the Superin- tendent had been received very cordially. The fa- mous Mortar, headman of the Oakchoys, was returned [illegible] the nation, and seemed very well disposed; and [illegible] his people to hold fast by the English, as the only persons that are able to supply their wants, so that our affairs in those parts seem to carry a better appearance than they have done for some time. A wise incendiary, nick-named Boatswain, a half-breed [illegible], and a trader himself, had, by the [illegible] impudent falshoods, attempted to create [torn, illegible] and to let them [illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible]Choctaws and Chicasah countries we learn those [torn, illegible] are upon very good terms with each other. The Chicasahs, agreeable to their constant and tried attachment to the British interest, are very willing to make war on the Creeks, if desired; and our new allies the Choctaws make the same professions, perhaps to convince us of the reality of their friendship. The Creeks are very sensible of all this, whence we may safely credit the accounts of their apparently good dispositions towards us, and at the same time promise ourselves that a steady adherence to the late measures regarding Indian affairs will continue to pro- duce some good effects already experienced. Advices from the Cherokee country, of the 22d past, say that some of the stories raised by the above mentioned Boatswain had reached that country, and had occasioned great uneasiness, in so much that the Lower and Middle towns people were on the point of aban- doning their settlements; but happily the falshood of those reports was discovered. Tuskegetche had a few days before carried a Creek scalp into Setciquo, and the Chicasah of Toquo was gone out with a party against the Creeks, to revenge the death of a relation. All the Cherokee headmen continue to give the strongest assurances of their attachment to the British nation and interest. They have heard nothing from the parties which, at the request of Capt. Stuart, the Superintendent, went against the Northern tribes now at open war with us, since they set out; but hope they will do something worthy of that gentleman's thanks and approbation, as well as their own coun- trymen. The Cherokees still continue to solicit strongly for an open trade; their Northern enemies are fre- quently among them; and they complain much of the hardship of being obliged to travel 150 miles to purchase a pound of powder or shot to defend them- selves, or kill deer for their subsistence. A number of our faithful friends the Chicasahs were lately at Mobille, who, besides what was given them by the commanding officer, received some very hand- some presents from the British traders settled there. Yesterday John Stuart, Esq; his Majesty's agent for, and Superintendent of Indian affairs in the southern district of North America, set out for East and West Florida, in order to visit the several Indian nations in those countries, &c. By letters from London, we are informed that the duties collected at the Havannah, while it was in the possession of the English, being for his Majesty's use, are actually paid into the Exchequer, to be applied to the publick service. The whole sum amounted to about 180,000 dollars. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Both English and Spanish Governours in the West- Indies seem resolved to prevent all contraband trade between the subjects of their respective sovereigns; we hear of great strictness, seizures, &c. at Cuba, and of a Spanish vessel being seized in one of the English islands. Extract of a letter from JAMAICA, March 17. "On Monday evening last, about 10 o'clock, as Mr. Francis Smart, at Passage fort, was washing him- self, he was suddenly seized by an aligator, about 10 feet long, [illegible] fastened upon his thigh, and endea- voured to drag him into deep water; but he, through a quick presence of mind, running his hand down the aligator's throat, and fastening upon some of the en- trails, saved himself from being destroyed until assis- tance was brought him, and he got into a wherry; notwithstanding which, so voracious was this creature become by tasting his blood, that he endeavoured to seize him again in the wherry, and even got his fore feet upon the side of the same; however, Mr. Smart, with some assistance, escaped from him, very much hurt in his thigh and arm, but is now in a fine way of doing well." PHILADELPHIA, June 21. Our advice from Carlisle, of the 11th instant, are that the distress in the upper parts of that county in- creased daily, the Indians being often heard yelling and hallooing in their frightful manner, among the hills, and through the settlements, dispersed in small parties of two or three together; that they had fired at several of our people, and some of them were seen not far from fort Loudoun. That the country was evacuated entirely, excepting 2 or 3 families, from Shippensburgh to Loudoun; and that from the fron- tiers of Virginia all their accounts were most melan- choly, respecting the miserable situation of the inha- bitants there, from the barbarity of the enemy. And by a gentleman from Cumberland county, since the above date, we are informed that Captain Lewis, with a party, pursued and came up with the enemy who lately did so much mischief in Augusta county, .Virginia, when he engaged them, killed a Frenchman and two Indians, and retook some of our people they had prisoners; who told him that the Frenchman slain commanded the party, that there was another Frenchman with them, and that from the 22d of last month there had been 100 people killed or carried off by the Indians, belonging to the govern- ment of Virginia. He also informed us that Crow's wife, lately taken by the enemy, had escaped from the Indians, and was returned; and said the Indians that took her and children were only three, though their party did consist of five, but they imagined the other two to be killed, as they has not seen them for some time. That two of our soldiers, Shearman's [torn, illegible] with [torn, illegible] them seeing our people [torn, illegible] other not perceiving the soldiers one of [torn, illegible] shot at him, and imagined he shot him through [torn, illegible] body; upon which they went to their officer, and told him what had happened, who sent a party to the place, where they found a great deal of blood, and a bit of fat, supposed to come out with the ball. June 28. By a letter from fort Bedford, dated the 15th instant, there is advice that a party of ours had been out after the enemy, whom they came in sight of, and fired at, but could not come up with; and that as the Indians were flying from our people, a white boy they had prisoner fell from his horse, upon which they killed and scalped him, cut off his head, and left it in the road. Extract of a letter from BARBADOS, May 23. "Mr. Harrison, who, for his advances towards the discovery of the longitude, has obtained an order upon the treasury for 5000l. is now here. His time piece, as he calls it, or watch, has succeeded as well on his voyage to this island as it did to Jamaica; nay I believe nearer, as he brought it within a minute. He hit the island of Porto Santo exactly. And from the certificate that Sir John Lindsay (the Captain of the ship he came in) gave him, as well as the corres- pondence of the observations the two gentlemen have made that were sent out by the commissioners for the longitude, it is judged that he will certainly be entit- led to the whole premium on his return to England.” WILLIAMSBURG, July 6. Entered in the lower district of James river. June 23. Hannah, Dougal Shannon, from Bourdeaux, in ballast. 26. Nancy, Richard Wallace, from New-York, with 12 hhds, of rum, 13 hhds, and 20 tierces of sugar, 1 tierce and 3 bags of coffee. 27. Neptune, John Eilbeck, from Whitehaven, with European goods. 28. Patty, James Barron, from Antigua, with 70 hhds. of rum, 8 tierces and 51 barrels of sugar. 29. Hope, Francis Peart, from Nevis, with 1 tierce and 95 sirķins of sugar, 93 hhds. of rum, and 35 hhds. of molosses. Cleared. June 23. Charming Peggy, John Adams, for North- Carolina, with 5 hhds. of rum, and 1 tierce of sugar. 26. Fanny, James Archdeacon, for Jamaica, with 13 barrels of bread, and 354,000 shingles. 27. Fanny, Abraham Dickinson, for Pensacola, with 35 barrels of tar, 25 barrels of turpentine, 1 barrel of hams, 14 barrels of oil, 25 barrels of flower, and 16,000 feet of plank. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> 27. Molly, John Bryce, for North-Carolina, with 2 hhds. of rum, 2 barrels of sugar, and 4 parcels of dry goods. 29. Hawk, George Taylor, for Madeira, with 2100 bushels of corn, 180 barrels of flower, 50 barrels and 10 kegs of bread, 1 barrel of bees wax, and 400 feet of plank. 29. Susannah, Wright Westcott, for Antigua, with 2100 bushels of corn, 15 barrels of bread, 6 hides, 19,000 lumber, and 1 Negro. 29. Peggy, Andrew Lindsey, for Madeira, with [illegible] barrels of flower, 2350 bushels of corn, 5350 slaves, 32 barrels of bread, and 1494 feet of plank. ADVERSISEMENTS. YORK town, JULY 5, 1764. ON Monday the 16th instant will be exposed to sale, to the highest bidders, at my house in this place, sundry HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN furniture, also a genteel new CHARIOT, with harness for four horses, several valuable NEGROES, HORSES, CATTLE, &c. The purchasers will have 12 months credit, upon giving bond and security; and a discount of 5 per cent. will be allowed for all sums exceeding 5l. The sale to continue until all is sold. As but few persons have taken any notice of that part of a former advertisement I put in this Gazette, desiring all persons indebted to me to settle their accounts before my departure for England, I am obliged to make a second application, hoping they will not put me to the disagree- able necessity of taking methods which I am much averse to. JOHN NORTON. WILLIAMSBURG, July 6, 1764. THE subscribers intending to finish their concern in this city by the month of October, once more re- quest all persons indebted to their store to make immediate payment, to prevent suits. They have still on hand GOODS to a considerable value, which they will sell at a very low advance; and they propose retailing for ready money at 100 per cent. for any thing above 10s sterling. ROBERT MILLER, and CO Six Pistoles Reward. RUN away from Mr. Arnold Livers's, in St. Mary's county, Maryland, the 23d of May last, an indented servant man, named PETER ROSE, by trade a painter, was born in Guernsey, speaks French, very bad English, is of a middle stature, and dark complexion; had on a suit of blue German serge clothes, almost new. It is thought he will endeavour to get to Philadelphia, or into Virginia. Whoever apprehends the said servant, and delivers him to Mr. William Ramsay, merchant in Alexandria, or secures him in any of his Majesty's gaols, will be paid the above reward by him, or BENJAMIN DAWSON. VIRGINIA, sc. The Honble FRANCIS FAUQUIER, Esq: [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] and [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] Magesty’s [torn, illegible] WHEREAS complaint hath been made to me by John Bell, that Augustine BROWN, his apprentice, did on the 25th of June last run away from the shop of his said master, in the city of Williamsburg, and take with him, from the pasture of Colonel Philip Johnson, in the said city, a gray mare, about 5 years old, and branded on the near buttock IB, the property of the said Colonel Johnson. He is about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, of a ruddy complexion, sturdy and very talkative; knows a good deal of his business, which is a blacksmith, and industrious in making it known. He had on a pretty good claret coloured broad cloth coat and waistcoat, with metal but- tons, leather breeches, and a dark brown cut wig. THESE are therefore, in his Majesty's name, to require and command you, and every of you, in your respective counties and precincts, to make diligent search and pursuit, by way of hue and cry, after the said AU- GUSTINE BROWN; and him having taken, to carry before the next Justice of the Peace, to be dealt with as the law directs. GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 4th day of July, 1764. FRANCIS FAUQUIER. Whoever apprehends the said AUGUSTINE BROWN, and conveys him to me, shall have 40s. reward. JOHN BELL. JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD at the PRINTING OFFICE, WILLIAMSBURG, Buckner Stith's OPINION On the Cultivation of Tobacco. Offering directions to a young BEGINNER, from the clearing and preparing Ground, to prizing into the Cask. *** It is not the sound, clean, good qualified tobacco, that has glutted the market at home. Is it not the over- topt, house-burnt, trashy, mouldy, stinking stuff that has done the mischief? [Price 2 f. 6d.) </div> <h5>Page 3</h5</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> RICHMOND, June 26, 1764. JUST imported from London, in the PLANTER, Capt. McTAGGART, a fine ASSORTMENT of MEDICINES of all KINDS, GROCERY GOODS, &c. 4 ROBERT BROWN. SUSAN GLOVER, From LONDON, At Mr. KINCAID's, Joiner, In CHURCH street, NORFOLK, MAKES all sorts of Dresses for Ladies, Court Robes, suits of Close Gowns and Coats, Sacks and Coats, Negligees, and Night Gowns. Those who are pleased to employ her may depend upon being served at the most reasonable rates, as also with the newest fashions from London every six months. *** PINKING done at 4d. a yard. ∥ To be SOLD at the house of Robert HYLAND, fronting the south side of the Capitol, on Friday the 13th of this instant, SEVERAL valuable pieces of house furniture, consisting of walnut tables, chairs, desks, beds, table linen, and sheeting, mostly new; a new pole chair, and harness, com- plete ; several horses, and cattle; claret, strong beer, and above 300 gallons of fine vinegar; also, kitchen furni- ture of all sorts. Credit will be allowed for all sums above 40 s. until the 10th day of December next, upon the pur- chasers giving bond and security. The said Robert Hyland hath assigned over all his effects to trustees, to be disposed of as above for the benefit of his creditors, who are desired to send in their accounts proved to Mr. George Davenport, attorney for the trustees, by the 25th of October next, otherwise they will lose the benefit of the said assignment; and it is further requested of all persons indebted to the said Hyland that they pay their res- pective balances to the said George Davenport, who for that purpose hath his books in his hands, and is required to be expeditious in collecting. To be SOLD, AN excellent tract of LAND, lying in the county of Norfolk, and well known by the name of Sewell's Point. To avoid prolixity in the description of its fertility, timber, convenience to navigation, and the extraordinary advantage which will accrue to the purchaser from the fisheries in their several species, it is desired that whoever has an inclination to purchase such a tract, would apply to me at Mr. Daniel Moore's, in York county, to be acquainted therewith. Tf DANIEL SWENY. To be SOLD, pursuant to a decree of the Hon. the General Court, to the highest bidder, at Cumberland court-house, on the 4th Monday [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] A very valuable tract of [torn, illegible] Court house whereon [torn illegible] lived, containing about 406 acres [torn, illegible] tation well fitted for cropping, [torn, illegible] ings thereon. Twelve months [torn, illegible] the purchaser, on giving bond and [torn, illegible] to the subscriber, who will show the land at any [illegible] the sale to any person desirous to view the same. The premises may be entered on by the 25th of December next. JACOB MOSBY. GEORGE III. by the grace of God. of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, &c. to the sheriff of Frederick county, greeting: We command you that you summon Godfrey Humbert and An- drew Weaver to appear before our justices of our General Court, at the Capitol in Williamsburg, on the 1st day of the next court, to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited against them by Peter How, Esq; of the city of Whitehaven, in Great Britain, merchant, and Mess. Lenox and Scott, merchants and partners; and this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of each of them s.100. And have then there this writ. Witness Francis Fauquier, Esq; our Lieutenant Governour, at Williamsburg, the 5th day of May, in the 4th year of our reign. • BENJAMIN WALLER RUN away from the subscriber in Dinwiddie county, about the middle of July last, a Virginia born Negro man, named SCIPIO, about 38 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, has a large bump on the top of one of his feet, a scar on one of his legs, a great many scars on his back occasioned by whipping, and a very down look. Had on when he went away, an old check shirt, crocus breeches, but neither hat nor shoes. Whoever conveys the said run- away to me, shall have 3l reward. ∥ SELATHIEL VAUGHAN. STRAYED from South Wales, in Hanover county, some time last April, a large bay mare, and a bay colt; the mare has a blaze in her face, one or both of her hind feet white, near 15 hands high, and branded on the near buttock Φ, with a figure of 4 on the top; the colt is about a year old, has a blaze down his face, his hind legs bend in, but neither cut, dockt, nor branded. The mare be- longs to Ralph Wormeley, Esq; of Middlesex county, and I suppose she is gone towards Fleet's ferry in King William, or towards Todd's bridge, in her way to Mr. Wormeley's, where she was bred. Any person that will acquaint Mr. Wormeley where the may be had, Mr. Benjamin Herdon in King William, or me, shall be satisfied for their trouble. JAMES LITTLEPAGE. AT the subscriber's plantations, in Fairfax county, there are two strays, about 12 hands and a half high each, both light grays, almost white. One of them a horse, with a bob tail, and branded on the near buttock WO in a piece. The other a mare, branded on the near buttock X; posted and appraised, the horse to 4l. and the mare to 5l. GEORGE WASHINGTON. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> TAKEN up, in Augusta, a small black horse, about 4 years old, and branded on the near shoulder G; posted, and appraised to 2l 10s. ∥ THỌMAS McSPADIN. TAKEN up, in Halifax, a bay mare, about 4 feet 4 inches high, trots, has a small white spot on the inside of her fore leg, a small slit and a piece cut off the top of her left ear, and branded on the rear, buttock C; posted, and appraised to 41. 10s. ∥ ADAM WİNDERS. JUNE 23, 1764. PURSUANT to the terms of a subscription for erecting a Stone Ford from the town of Falmouth, in the county of King George, to the land of Mr. Francis Thornton, on the opposite shore, we appoint a meeting of the subscribers at JULIAN's ordinary, in Fredericksburg, on the 21st day of July next, in order to choose a collector to receive the subscriptions, and a committee to direct the carrying on the work. FIELDING LEWIS. CHARLES DICK. To be LET, to the lowest bidder, pursuant to an order of the county court of STAFFORD, on the 3d Saturday in July next, at Stafford court- house, THE building of the county GAOL, to be of brick, 32 feet long, and 20 feet wide; the wall 3 feet thick, and 8 feet pitch, between the first and second floor; to be arched over with brick, to prevent being set on fire, and well covered with stucco; to keep out the weather; the first and second floor to be laid with 4 inch oak plank, the sleepers and joists 4 inches only asunder, the walls to be lined with 4 inch oak plank, and a partition of the same to divide the criminals from the debtors; one chimney in the middle well secured with iron bars, also the doors and windows of the same. SAMUEL SELDEN. WILLIAM BRONAUGH. To be SOLD, and entered on at CHRISTMAS next, A TRACT of LAND in WARWICK county, containing about 150 acres, on which is a quantity of oak and poplar timber. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. DAVID JAMESON, merchant in YORK. JOHN HARWOOD. To be SOLD, FOUR hundred acres of Land in Spotsylvania county, about 20 miles from Fredericksburg ; for terms apply to Benjamin Holladay, inspector at Fredericksburg. Also 400 acres in Amherst county, within 10 miles of the court- house. And 200 in Halifax county, near Capt. Benjamin Clements's. The terms may be known by applying to me, at Amherst court-house. JOHN LOVING. RUN away from the subscriber, in Charles City, 2 new [torn, illegible] children [torn, illegible] me, [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] according to their trouble. WILIAM KENNON. HANOVER county, June 19, 1764 STOLEN out of the subscriber’s pasture, on Thursday night, the 14th instant, three horses. One of them is white, about 14 hands high, has a roached mane and bob tail, branded on the near buttock D, paces and gal- lops well, is a horse of great spirit, and in good order. A dark bay, about 14 hands and a half high, with some saddle spots, a hanging mane and bob tail, branded on the near buttock ʘ, paces flow, trots and gallops, is in very good order, but slack of courage. The other a large sorrel, about 15 hands high, with a white face, white legs, roached mane and bob tail, trots hard, is a colt of Silver Eye's, and was in a thriving condition. The said horses were stolen by Hezekiah Bridgeman, and Thomas Dean, who lately broke out of Henrico prison, and are gone to- wards Carolina. Bridgeman is a lusty fellow, and has a roguish countenance. Dean is remarkable by the loss of great part of one of his ears, and is a very impudent fel- low. Any person that brings me my horses shall have a reward of 40s. for each; and the gentlemen at Richmond have engaged to pay 20l on their conviction, besides the allowance by law, which is 10l. for convicting of horse- stealers. ∥ THOMAS WILD. STRAYED from the subscriber, at Newcastle, the 25th of April, a bright bay half-blooded mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high, with a roached mane and bob tail, and branded on the near buttock T; she was bred by Major Thomas Johnson, near Louisa court-house, and seen on the road to that place a few days after the strayed away. Whoever conveys the said mare to me, in the upper end of New-Ként, shall receive a reward of 41. Ts WILLIAM MASSIE. STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, on the 23d of April, a small dark iron gray horse, with a roached mane and bob tail, trots and gallops well, has a remarkable rising in his forehead, and branded on the near buttock X. Whoever brings the said horse to me, in Williamsburg, or inform me where I can get him again, shall receive 15s. reward. DANIEL HOYE. TAKEN up, in Lunenburg, a red and white steer, about 3 years old this grass, and marked with a crop in each ear. ∥ DANIEL WINN. TAKEN up, in Amherst, a dark bay mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high, and branded on the near shoulder AN. ∥ JOHN LEACKEY. TAKEN up, in Fairfax, a dark bay horse, about 13 hands high, 14 or 15 years old, has a slit in his left ear, and branded on the near buttock I, and on the off buttock W; posted and appraised to 3l. TOWNSHEND DADE. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> TAKEN up, in Goochland, a bright bay mare, about 3 years old, 4 feet 3 or 4 inches high, paces natu- rally, is dockt, but neither broke nor branded; also a black horse colt, about two years old, not well grown, has a small star in his forehead and a snip on his nose, neither docked nor cut, and there appears to be some mark on his near buttock, but uncertain whether it be a brand or acci- dental, as his hair is very long; posted and appraised, the mare to 35s. and the colt to 20s. ∥ JOHN PLEASANTS. TAKEN up, in Lunenburg, a black mare, about 4 feet 7 inches high, with a small star in her forehead, a hanging mane and sprig tail, but no brand perceivable; also a yearling colt, with a star in his forehead, neither cut, dockt, nor branded; posted and appraised, the mare to 5l. and the colt to 50s. ∥ ROBERT CHAPPELL. TAKEN up, in Amherst, a black mare, about 4 feet 5 inches high, about 10 years old, has some saddle spots, branded on the near shoulder C, and on the buttock B; also a bay horse, 6 or 7 years old, about 4 feet 2 inches high, with a star in his forehead, his hind feet white, paces well, and branded on the near buttock RS; posted and appraised, the mare to 4l. and the horse to 3l. ∥ HENRY GUFFEY. TAKEN up, in Amherst, a dark bay stallion, 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, about 4 years old, with a star in his forehead, some saddle spots, and branded on the near buttock IIʌ; posted, and appraised to 4l. ∥ HENRY GUFFEY. TAKEN up, in Hanover, a middle sized black horse, with a star in his forehead, some saddle spots, shod before, and branded on the near buttock HC. ∥ BENJAMIN ANDERSON. TAKEN up, in Chesterfield, a gray horse, with many dark spots on his shoulders, his mane close cut, and branded on the near shoulder TC; posted, and appraised to 50s. ES ∥ ISHAM BLANKENSHIP. TAKEN up, in Augusta, a small white mare, with a hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near shoulder IH; posted, and appraised to 4l. ∥ JOHN MADISON. TAKEN up, in King-George, a white mare, about 4 feet 8 inches high, and branded on the near buttock FT; posted, and appraised to 6l. JOHN [torn, illegible] TAKEN up, in Hanover, a bright bay mare, [torn, illegible] 4 feet and a half high, with a hanging [torn, illegible] long switch tail, two saddle spots, and branded on the [torn, illegible] shoulder and buttock ʌI; posted, and appraised to [torn, illegible] ∥ JOHN [torn, illegible] TAKIN up, in Bedford, a gray mare, [torn, illegible] inches high, and branded on the [torn, illegible] posted and appraised to [torn, illegible] ∥ [torn, illegible] TAKEN up, in Suffex, a red steer, about 6 or 7 years old, marked with a crop in the right ear, and a nick in he under side of the left; posted, and appraised to 35s. ∥ JOHN STEWART. TAKEN up, in Dinwiddie, a mouse coloured horse, about 4 feet 6 inches high, with a star in his fore- head, a roached mane and bob tail, his hind feet white, and some part of his right fore foot, and branded on the near buttock resembling a blotched B; also a bright bay mare, 4 feet 4 or 5 inches high, with some white in her forehead, a hanging mane and switch tail, and branded on the near buttock H. ∥ ANDREW YEARGAIN. TAKEN up, in King and Queen, a yellowish bay mare, somewhat inclinable to a roan, about 4 feet 7 inches high, 4 years old, with a blaze in her face, a hanging mane and switch tail, and appears to be branded on the near buttock IB; she has foaled since first posted, and is appraised to 6l. FRANCIS GAINES. TAKEN up, in Augusta, a black mare, about 13 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, and branded on the near thigh AB; posted, and appraised to 4l. 12s. ∥ ROBERT FRAZER. TAKEN up, in Buckingham, a bright bay mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high, with a star in her forehead, a hanging mane and switch tail, but no brand perceivable; posted, and appraised to 4l. 10s. ∥ JOHN NOWLING. TAKEN up, in Amelia, a middle sized black horse, with a star in his forehead, had on a bell, and branded on the near shoulder I, and on the near buttock C; posted, and appraised to 3l. ∥ JOHN WILSON, Jun. TAKEN up, in Orange, a light bay horse, about 4 years old, 14 hands and a half high, is a natural pacer, and branded on the near buttock Ɑ; posted, and appraised to 7l. 15s. ∥ ALEXANDER WAUGH. TAKEN up, in Caroline, a sorrel mare, about 4 feet 3 inches high, branded on the off shoulder DI in a piece, and on the off buttock D; she has had a foal since taken up, and is appraised to 5l. HENRY BURK TAKEN up, in Augusta, a bay mare, about 13 hands high, about 5 years old, with a star and snip, has had her mane trimmed, and a short piece cut off her tail, a natural pacer, branded on the near shoulder a T, and on the near thigh F; also a bay filly, 2 years old, near 13 hands high, a natural pacer, branded on the near shoulder P, and on the near thigh F; posted and appraised, the mare to 4l. 10s, and the filly to 4l. ∥ MARGARET RAMSEY. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> NORFOLK, June 5, 1764. THE subscriber requests that all persons indebted to him would pay off their respective balances, and those he is indebted to would apply for payment, this Oyer court, as a new co-partnership will commence in October next. JOHN HUNTER. WILLIAMSBURG, June 22, 1764. BROKE gaol yesterday morning, a small Mundingo Negro fellow, named JACK, about 30 years of age, who has been guilty of some robberies, and cannot speak English; he is outlawed, and is supposed to be lurking about this city. Whoever apprehends the said slave, and secures him, shall have 40s. reward. WILLIAM HOLT RICHMOND, June 21, 1764. INTEND for Scotland soon. PATRICK COUTTS. ANY vessel intending from this colony for TENERIF, or any other of the Canary islands, will meet with part of a freight by applying to the subscribers in Norfolk. AITCHESON and PARKER. JULY 20, 1764. JUST arrived in James river, from the Gold Coast of Africa, the ship True Blue, Capt. Joshua Hatton, with 370 choice healthy SLAVES; the sale of which will begin at BERMUDA HUNDRED on Monday the 2d of July, and continue until all are sold. JAMES HUNTER. JOHN TABB. THERE are now in Totuskey warehouse, Rappabannock river, the following hhds. of TOBACCO, which have remained there upwards of 3 years. GF No---1169---1070---99 2---1233---1156---77 3---1208---1131---77 4---1212---1134---78 If the owner does not claim the said tobacco in due time, it will be sold, according to law, by ∥ CHRISTOPHER LAWSON. DANIEL LAWSON. VIRGINIA, sc At a GENERAL Court held at the CAPITOL the 5th of May, 1764. [torn, illegible], surviving partner of THOMAS [torn, illegible] deceased, plaintiff, Against [torn, illegible,illegible]DUNLOP, and JOHN WODDROP, defendants, In Chancery. [torn, illegible] defendant James being beyond sea, and not [torn, illegible] entered his appearance according to the rule [torn, illegible] the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, [torn, illegible] the other defendant, who hath effects of [torn, illegible] convey away, or secrete such effects, until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same; but that he deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the demand of the plaintiff, unto the said plaintiff, upon his giving security to the clerk of this court for the return of the said effects, in such manner, and to such persons, as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is further ordered that the said JAMES do appear here on the first day of the next court, to answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be, within 15 days, inserted in the Virginia gazette, for two months successively; and published, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of Suffolk, in the county of Nansemond; and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BENJAMIN WALLER, C. G. C. JUST imported in the last ships from Britain, and to be sold by the subscriber, near the Capitol, Williamsburg, a neat assortment of Goods suitable for the season, which I will sell, either wholesale or retail, on very reasonable terms, for ready money, or short credit. ROBERT LYON. I have hairs, and all sorts of materials of the best kinds for peruke-makers, which I will dispose of at a very low advance. VIRGINIA, June 15, 1764. INTEND to leave this colony soon. ∥ JAMES ROBB. WILLIAMSBURG, June 22, 1764. I INTEND for England soon. THOMAS HOPKINS. To be SOLD, on Monday the 9th of July, in Caroline county, ABOUT 300 acres of land, being the plantation where George Wily now lives, adjoining Mattapony river and Polecat creek, upon which is a good dwelling-house, and all other convenient houses, with a good apple orchard; the plantation is in good order for 5 or 6 hands, and the land is very level, and suitable for grain, hemp, tobacco, or flax, being of different soils, and first and second low grounds. It will be sold for ready money or short credit, which will be agreed on at the sale. ∥ JOHN WILY. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> FALMOUTH, June 13, 1764. THE subscriber has just imported in the Cuningbame, from Glasgow, a quantity of British OSNABRUGS, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d, and 20d. NAILS, which he will dispose of by the package on reasonable terms. ALEXANDER CUNINGHAME. To be SOLD on three years credit, A TRACT of land in Chesterfield county, containing 300 acres, with dwelling and other out-houses on it, also apple and peach orchards; the land lies very conveni- ent to church, court, mills, and warehouse, being about a mile and a half from Osborne’s warehouse. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, on the pre- mises. 4 WILLIAM ROBERTSON. To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 2d of August next, at Hanover court-house, being court day, pursuant to the last will of Patrick Belsches, of Louisa county, deceased, A TRACT of land, containing 900 acres, more or less; lying on Chickahominy swamp, in Hanover county, well known by the name of Half Sink, great part thereof being fine low grounds, very suitable either for hemp or tobacco, is exceedingly well timbered with white oaks, and has a plantation on it in good order for 8 or 10 hands, being only 12 miles from Richmond town, and 16 miles from Page's warehouse, and affords a fine range for cattle, hogs, &c. The land to be entered upon the 1st of January next. One year's credit will be allowed the purchaser, or longer, as can be agreed on at the day of sale, on giving bond and security agreeable to JUDY BELSCHES, 6∥ JAMES BELSCHES, FRANCIS JERDONE, Executors. JUST IMPORTED, A VERY elegant CHARIOT, with HARNESS for four horses. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms by applying to Mr. Andrew Sprowle at Norfolk, where it may be seen; or to the subscriber at Boyd's Hole, Potowmack. ∥ ANDREW GRANT, Jun. JUNE 19, 1764. LOST yesterday morning from behind a chariot, in my way from Williamsburg to Burwell's ferry, a pretty large portmanteau seal skin trunk, containing ten pieces of printed paper for a room, two yards and a half of satin, two pair of kid mitts, a pair of black silk mitts, two yards and a half of persian, six yards of narrow black lace, one yard of broad do, three pair of cotton stockings, six linen handkerchiefs, three pair of silver shoe buckles, and several other things. Whoever has found the same, and will bring it to the Printing Office, shall have a pistole reward. ROBERT JONES, Jun. To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 4th of October next, on the premises, if fair, otherwise next fair day, and to be entered [torn, illegible] A PLANTATION and tract of [torn, illegible] of Amelia county, containing 200 acres [torn, illegible] the name of the Butterwood Spring. As the [torn, illegible] tion of the place makes most people acquainted with it, I shall not condescend to a particular description, but only say that it is so well situated and accustomed for a tavern that it will rent at upwards of 30l a year, and has an orchard of about 150 young bearing apple trees, and sundry other kinds of fruit trees. At the same time will be sold several good feather beds and furniture, with other kinds of house and kitchen furniture, a small stock of cattle, and 5 likely young Virginia born slaves. Twelve months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and satisfactory secu- rity to Mr. James Hunter, surviving partner of Mess. Champe and Hunter, for as much of the money arising from the sale of the land and slaves as shall be sufficient to dis- charge the balance due on a mortgage to those gentlemen, and then to Mr. George Davis for as much as shall satisfy a debt and cost due Godfrey Young of Essex county; and for the balance, if any remains, to 5 LE ROY HAMMOND. RUN away from the subscriber, in Northumberland a stout large Negro fellow, named ISAAC, about 50 years old, with remarkable hollow eyes, knock kneed, but very nimble and active; he is cunning, smooth tongued, very dexterous at making evasions and excuses, and giv- ing plausible reasons for his elopement. He is outlawed. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and secures him for me, shall have 40s reward, besides what the law allows. JOSEPH MACADAM. STOLEN or STRAYED, on Saturday the 5th instant, from the subscriber in Williamsburg, two horses, one a rusty coloured black, with a hanging mane and sprig tail, the other almost white, with a roached mane and bob tail: their brands, if any, forgot. Whoever brings them to me shall have 20s. reward. ROBERT ANDERSON. N. B. As I have lately observed that many horses ad- vertised have no further description than their colour, and very often the taker up neglects to mention the county he lives, I should be much obliged to any person who may take any horses near the above description that they would be particular in describing them. And as it is customary with many people, when they take up stray horses, to work them until they become poor, and then appraise them to half value, I hereby offer a reward of 5l. to any person that can give me certain information of my horses being used in that manner.ROBERT ANDERSON. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> LOST out of my pocket, on Sunday the 10th instant, between Williamsburg and Burwell's ferry, a black leather pocket book, containing a note of hand of James Swaine's, sundry other papers, and about 40s. of paper currency. Whoever brings the said pocket book to me, with the contents, shall have 40s. reward. RICHARD BASSETT. To be SOLD, at Caroline court, in November next ABOUT forty Virginia born SLAVES, consisting of men, women, and children. A good title will be made the purchaser, who will be al- lowed credit until the 20th of April, 1765, on giving bond and security to Ts CHARLES CARTER. To be SOLD, TWELVE hundred acres of good LAND, lying near Falmouth in King-George county. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms by applying to Mr. Catesby Woodford, or the subscriber. Ts CHARLES CARTER. For London, THE good ship TRITON, Captain George Wilkinson, a Prime sailer, British built, and about 280 tuns burthen, now lying at Holt's, on Pamunkey river, will take in tobacco at 8l. sterling a tun, with liberty of consignment. Gentlemen inclining to ship are de- sired to send their orders to the Hon. William Nelson, Esq; at York, or to the Captain on board, who will attend all convenient courts. Ts VIRGINIA, sc. At a GENERAL-COURT held at the CAPITOL the 5th of May, 1764. John Ballentine, Ebenezer McHarg, and Anthony McKittrick, merchants, and partners, Carter Braxton, Philip Whitehead Claiborne, Robert Brooke, George Brooke, Laurence Battail, David Cochran, merchant, Edward Pye Chamberlayne, Thomas Pannell, Benjamin Grymes, Thomas Ste- vens, Ferdinando Leigh, John Baird, merchant, Samuel Morris, William Craighead, John Robinson, Esq; Charles Yates, merchant, Alexander Wright, and Peter Strachan, plaintiffs, Against Thomas Usher, and Joseph Donaldson, late of London, merchants, Thomas Moore, William Ramsay, Robert Rutherford, Bryan Bruin, Nathaniel Welt Dan- dridge, Thomas Claiborne, William Langborne, Philip Johnson, Joseph Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt, and James Gordon, gentlemen, defendants, In Chancery. THE defendants Usher and Donaldson being beyond sea, and not having entered their appearance, ac- cording to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their [illegible] it is ordered that the other de- [torn, illegible] [torn illegible]do not pay [illegible] away, [torn, illegible] the further order [illegible] decree of [torn, illegible] same; but that they deliver up [torn, illegible] thereof as will be of value suffi- cient to [torn, illegible] of the plaintiffs, [illegible] the said plaintiffs, upon [torn, illegible] security to the clerk of this court for the return of the said effects, in such manner; and to such persons, as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is further ordered that the said Thomas Usher, and Jo- seph Donaldson, do appear here on the 1st day of the next court, to answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be, within 15 days, inserted in the Virginia gazette, for two months successively; and published, im- mediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. John's, in the county of King-William; and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BENJAMIN WALLER, C. G. C. VIRGINIA, sc. At a GENERAL Court held at the CAPITOL the 28th of April, 1764. David Briggs, plaintiff, Against Jonathan Sydenhamn, and Thomas Hodgson, of the city of London, merchants, and em>Peter Maurie, defendants, In Chancery. THE defendants Jonathan and Thomas being beyond sea, and not having entered their appearance, ac- cording to the rule of this court, on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is ordered that the other de- fendant, who hath effects of the said Jonathan and Thomas in his hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same; but that he deliver up such effects, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to sa- tisfy the demand of the plaintiff, unto the said plaintiff, upon his giving security to the clerk of this court for the return of the said effects, in such manner, and to such per- son, as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And it is fur- ther ordered that the said Jonathan Sydenban, and Thomas Hodgson, do appear here on the 1st day of the next court, to answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be, within 15 days, inserted in the Virginia gazette, for two months successively; and published, immediately after divine service, in the church of the parish of St. George, in the county of Spotsylvania; and be also posted up at the front door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. BENJAMIN WALLER, C. G. C. WILLIAMSBURG: Printed by J. ROYLE, and Company, at the POST-OFFICE; by whom Persons may be supplied with this PAPER. Advertisements, of a moderate Length, are inserted for Three Shillings the first Week, and Two each Week after. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> SUPPLEMENT to the Virginia Gazette. APRIL 16, 1762. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> NEW-YORK, April 1. Saturday Evening last the Ship Amherst Firgat, Capt. Nicholson, arrived here an Express Vessell from General Monckton, at Port St. Pierre, in Mar- tinico, which Place she left the 23d of February last, and has had 32 Days Passage, three Weeks of which Time she was beating on the Coast, between this Port and Bermudas, occasioned by the late hard Gales. On Board this Ship came Capt. Clarke, of the 77th, and Lieutenant Monro, of the 4th Battalion of Royal Americans, with Despatches to his Excellency Ge- neral Amherst, and to his Honour the Lieutenant-Governor Colden, from which, and from private Letters, we have been favoured with the following Particulars of the Attack, Siege and Surrender, of that very important Island Martinico, to his Britannick Majesty's Arms, on Tuesday the 16th of February last: THAT on the Ist of January, 1762, the Fleet of Men of War and Transports sailed from Carlisle Bay, at Barbados, for Martinico. 6th. At Evening they made the Windward Side of Martinico, and lay to all Night. 7th. Came to an Anchor in St. Anne's Bay. 8th. Lay at Anchor all Day ; several Boats sounding the Bay. 9th. The second Brigade landed without Opposition, and took Possession of some Batteries. 10th. First and third Brigade, with Col. Scot's Light Infantry, sailed for Grande et Petite Ance, and landed except the third Brigade, which on the 11th. Early arr'ved, with four Royals and intrenching Tools, and joined the first Brigade and Light Infantry, before Pigeon Island. 12th. Remained before Ditto. In the Evening the advanced Posts were attacked by a large Body of French and Negroes; but they were repulsed, with considerable Loss. 13th. Four French Grenadiers were taken Prisoners by only one of Montgomery's Regiment, for which he was hamdsomely rewarded. The General reembarked, and the Rest of the Army joined. 14th and 15th. Nothing extraordinary. 16th. Sailed, and landed in Case des Navires Bay, without Opposition, the Ships of War having previously silenced may Batteries along Shore. The Enemy, with their whole Strength collected, had Possession of the two remarkable strong HIlls, called Montes Tortueson and Garnir, with many [torn, illegible]doubts [torn, illegible]ted with Cannon, Batteries, Breastwork, &c. [torn, illegible]d 23d, erecting Batteries, and skir- [torn, illegible]h[torn, illegible] mithing with th[torn, illegible] That on the 24[torn, illegible]very deep and almost impassable Ravin, or Gully, and [torn, illegible]e Enemy, to the Attack of their Works on the Mont Tortueson: [torn, illegible]regnably posted as the Enemy [torn, illegible]med to be, it was really amazing to[torn, illegible]or with which our Tro[torn, illegible] [torn, illegible]ed; they drove them out of [torn, illegible]d then another, and in a [torn, illegible]rs we were in Possession of [torn, illegible]rks, consisting of not less [torn, illegible]doubts, with Canno[torn, illegible] advantageously situated. T[torn, illegible] in [torn, illegible] to the Mont Garnir, which co[torn, illegible]ot Possession of, [torn, illegible]nd where they had also R[torn, illegible] with Cannon, and a deep Ravin, or Gully, between us. [torn, illegible]25th and 26th we were annoyed a good Deal with Cannon and [torn, illegible]s from Fort Royal and Mont Garnir. [torn, illegible]The 27th, in the Afternoon, the Enemy had the Temerity (inspired with [torn, illegible] good Quantity of l'Eau de Vie, alias strong Liquor) to attack, with about 5000 Men, under cover of a new erected Battery, the Brigade of the Army on the Left: They were received properly, and instantly repulsed ; and the happy Conference was, that our Troops pursuing them, passed the Riviere, and got Possession of Mont Garnir, where two Brigades, the Light Infantry and Grenadiers, took Post that Night, in Order to attack their strong Works on the Morrow ; but the Trouble was saved, by the Enemy evacuating them in the Night. 28th. Turned their own Guns on Mont Garnir, against the Citadel. 29th. The Cannon and Bomb Batteries on Mont Tortueson opened. 30th. Continued battering. 31st. Leland's Light Infantry took Possession of some Batteries mounting 21 Guns, and large Magazines. February 1st. Bombarding and cannonading. Seven 32-Pounders brought from the Ships of War. 2d. The 32-Pounders began to batter. The Fire from the Fort slack- ened. 3d. At Six in the Evening the Enemy beat a Parley. 4th. The Fort surrendered, and the first Division of Grenadiers took Possession of it. 5th. The French Regular Garrison marched out with the Honours of War, but those of the Island had none allowed them. 6th. Nothing extraordinary. 7th. In the Evening Pigeon Island surrendered. 8th. Nothing remarkable from this Day until the 13th, when Mons. de la Touche, the French Governor, sent Proposals of Capitulation ; which having been agreed on, General Monckton embarked on the 15th for St. Pierre's, and took Possession of that Place, and the whole Island on the 16th. The Citadel of Fort Royal (as was said before) surrendered by Capitu- lation, the Garrison becoming Prisoners of War, on the 4th of February, in Consequence of two Defeats the Army received on the 24th and 27th of January in the strong Post on the Montes Tortueson and Garnir, in which they had not less than 1000 killed and wounded, and many taken Prisoners: The Enemy had every Advantage of Situation they could wish for; but our Troops, with the most irresistable Impetuosity, carried every Thing before them. Immediately on the Surrender of Fort Royal, Deputies from a Ma- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> jority of the Quarters of the Island came in, and submitted to Terms of Capitulation, whereby they became Subjects of Great-Britain. What adds greatly to this Conquest is, that it has been accomplished with the Loss of only seven Officers, and about 97 Privates killed, and 400 wounded. The Names of the Officers killed are: Capt. Stamper, of the Artillery; Capt. Coburn, Lieutenants Barclay and Hugh Gordon of the Royal Highlanders; Lieutenant German of the 22d; Lieutenant Hume of the 4th, or King's Regiment; and an Officer belonging to Ogden's Rangers. Lieutenant Edmindon of the 48th is shot through the Body, but in a fair Way of Recovery. Camp at MARTINICO, February 7, 1762. I HAVE the Pleasure to advise you of our safe Arrival here on the 3d Instant, and found the Army healthy, engaged on the different Hills, around the strong well fortified Place, Fort Royal. These Heights were gained the 24th of January, since which they kept a constant Fire until the Evening of the 4th Instant; when by Accident, a Soldier who was drunk strolled into their Town, under the Castle, and was apprehended by the Sentry : All that could be learned from him was, that our Men would storm them the next Day (a lucky Gasconade) for they immediately sent out a Truce and proposed Terms of Capitulation; which being agreed on, the Day following, had the high Satisfaction to accompany the British Colours to the Gates of the Castle, and saw the Keys delivered by a French Officer to our brave Troops. None were suffered to enter but the Soldiery, who soon displayed his Majesty's Standard of Glory. Yesterday I had an Op- portunity of going into the Fort, with our Friend, who, as Commissary of Artillery, surveyed the different Lines, and found the following Ordnance: 14 forty-two Pounders, 9 thirty-two Ditto, 23 twenty six Ditto, 4 twenty four Ditto, 26 eighteen Ditto, and one Twelve Pounder; in all 76 [torn, illegible] Mortars, 3 of 13 Inches, and 1 of 7 Inches. We found in the Harbour of Fort Royal 3 Ships, 3 Snows[torn, illegible] and 8 Sloops, afloat; sunk 9 Ships, 3 Brigs, 1 Schooner, [torn, illegible] also 6 Sloops at a Bay above the Harbour. The Number of Men said to have marched out of the Fort [torn, illegible] be about 800, of which 270 were Privateer's Men, sick and wounded, and [torn, illegible] remain in the Garrison. As to the Number of Men killed, it is not known [torn, illegible] nor are the Terms of Capitulation. The French Regulars and Milit[torn, illegible] marched out with their Arms, two Brass Six Pounders, Colours flying,[torn, illegible] The private Men grounded their Arms, but carried off their Baggage. [torn, illegible] Terms, at present, bespeak the Honour and Humanity of the British Tro[torn, illegible] The Capitulation is only for the Castle of Fort Royal, and not for Pig[torn, illegible] Island, or even any Part of this Island. Their General Mons. L[torn, illegible] retired some Time since; whether gone to Pigeon Island or St[torn, illegible] uncertain and had not sent any Orders to the Fort for[torn, illegible] the Disposition of the French was to give up, this added [torn, illegible] sustained very little Loss. [torn, illegible] FORT R[torn, illegible] Since writing the above a Flag of Truce came [torn, illegible]rom St[torn, illegible]Pierre,[torn, illegible] is reported that they have surrendered, together with a great Nu[torn, illegible] other Inhabitants of the Island, who are hourly coming into the Ca[torn, illegible] that in all Probability the Island will be ours in a few Days. Yeste[torn, illegible] Flag returned from Pigeon Island, opposite Fort Royal, about three L[torn, illegible] Distance, having demanded a Surrender, to which the Commanding-O[torn, illegible] replied, he must have four Days Time to send to M. Latouche, in [torn, illegible] Mountain, with a Body of Men, to consider of it, &c. The Flag told [torn,illegible] he would give him 15 Minutes; whereon he returned, as the Commander of the Island observed to him that Batteries had been erected against Fort Royal, Guns fired at it, but none having yet been fired at him he must re- fuse until they could hear from their General, and make their Defence." We hear four Regiments are soon expected here from Martinico. A large Spanish Ship, mounting 24 Guns, and laden with Artillery, for the Havannah, from Cadiz, is taken by one of our Frigats, and car- ried into Barbados: She fired first into the Frigat, and killed her nine Men ; but she soon got such a Dose, as obliged her to Strike. The Captain of the Spanish Ship said he had Orders not to suffer himself to be stopped or searched by any Vessel whatsoever. Extract of a Letter from MONTREAL, dated March 3, to a Gentleman in this City. "This Town is in the greatest Tibulation on Account of the Loss of a Cartel Ship that sailed from hence the Beginning of November, and was soon after cast away ; and out of 120 Souls, that were on Board, only six were saved: Among them is the Captain, four others, and Mons. St Luke; the latter arrived here a few Days ago, after suffering much with Cold, Hunger, and immense Fatigue. He has lost a Brother, two Sons, two Nephews, and several Relations and Friends. There were on Board the Ship 14 Officers, 10 Ladies, and 14 young Men, all of Fashion; in short, scarce any Body here but what has lost some Relation, Friend, Child, Hus- band or Wife." April 3. By a Gentleman just came to Town from Montreal, we hear they enjoy Health, Peace and Plenty, at that Place. They are well sup- plied with Goods of all Sorts, and Provision is good and cheap. On Friday last, near 300 Sleighs came to that Town. The following unfortunate Accident happened there a few Days ago: One M. St. Luke Lycorn, (who was lately cas away in the River St. Lawrence) having with his Wife and Sister drank some Coffee, they were suddenly taken ill, his Wife died in five Hours, and his Sister's Life was despaired of. It is imagined this Accident was occasioned by Ratsbane, which has been used in poisoning Rats. We hear that in Capt. Nicholson from Martinico came Passenger Mrs. Shute, a Woman of this Place, the Widow of Sergeant Shute, of the 3d </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> battalion of Royal Americans, in Colonel Haviland's Regiment. When our Forces landed at Martinico, the Women not being allowed to go on Shore, she dressed in Mens Clothes, and accompanied her Husband, who was killed by her Side. From Antigua we learn that the Report of the French General's giving a Reward for Legs, Arms, &c. and of our Indians having scalped some French Negroes, is entirely without Foundation; and ought, therefore, to be contradicted. Last Week was committed to Gaol a Negro Chimney-Sweeper, known by the Name of Cyrus, on Suspicion of having lately, and several Times last Winter, robbed the Post-Office of several Sums of Money. It is sup- posed he used to conceal himself in some Part of the House until the Fa- mily were in Bed, and then ascending some other Funnel of the Chimney let himself down into the Post Office. Most Houses in Town are exposed to this kind of Villainy, especially those that are contiguous to several others; and probably many of the Robberies in Town have been effected by this Way. At Two o'Clock last Thursday Afternoon John Holton, Esq; Comman- der of his Majesty's Ship the Enterprise, of 40 Guns, came up in his Barge from the Watering-Place, where he left the said Ship: He sailed from Spit- head the 24th of January, and has brought Despatches for his Excellency General Amherst, as also for Lieutenant-Governor Colden, and for all the English Governors on the Continent: And this Day, at the usual Places, War was solemnly declared here against the King of Spain with all the customary Formalities. We are told that nine Millions was the Sum to be raised in Great-Britain for the Service of the present Year, against the French only; but that as soon as War was declared in England against Spain, it was augmented to no less than 21 Millions, and 25,000 l. of that Sum was to be sent to this Province, for the Service of the last Campaign. By an Express that came to Town Tuesday Evening from Philadelphia, which Place he left the Day before, we have certain Intelligence that the Spanish Governor of Monte-Christo had received a Packet the 1st Day of last Month, and at the Head of 3 or 400 Men declared War against the English: That immediately thereon the Fort began to fire at the Shipping, on which they all got away as fast as possible out of the Reach of their Guns. What English Merchants were ashore are said to be imprisoned, and [torn, illegible] Effects seized. A Man of War had been off the Mount, who had ta- [torn, illegible]the Craft along Shore with Sugars; and the Captain assured that all [torn, illegible]s were seized at Jamaica, and that they all had Orders to take [torn, illegible] of that Nation they met with. [torn, illegible]om Antigua, dated January 31st, mentions the Admiral's [torn, illegible]ed two Frigats for the Spanish Main, in Order to seize all [torn, illegible]s. Extract of a Letter from LONDON, January 16. "There has been much talk for some Days, of a Change in the Mini- [torn, illegible] but the Differences are now settled. It is certain that a great Man [torn, illegible] refused an Annuity of 7000 l. per Annum, to retire." Advertisements. APRIL 9, 1762. [torn, illegible] give Notice to the Soldiers of Colonel BYRD'S Company, that were on [torn, illegible][creased, illegible] [discarded?], if they apply to me in Essex County [torn, illegible] will receive their full Pay, and on [obscured by tape, illegible] allowed William [obscured by tape, illegible]erfield. [torn, illegible]ERT s[torn, illegible]ng the sum of 1000l for [torn, illegible] bridge over Staunton River, at or near Cock's Quarter, [torn, illegible] County of Halifax. <table><tbody><tr><td> 1 Prize of</td> <td>[F.?]1000</td> <td>£. 1000</td> </tr><tr><td> 2</td> <td> 100</td> <td> 200</td> </tr><tr><td> 4</td> <td> 50</td> <td> 200</td> </tr><tr><td> 8</td> <td> 25</td> <td> 200</td> </tr><tr><td> 10</td> <td> 10</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td> 50</td> <td> 5</td> <td> 250</td> </tr><tr><td> 125</td> <td> 2</td> <td> 250</td> </tr><tr><td> 800</td> <td> 1</td> <td> 800</td> </tr><tr><td>_____</td> <td></td> <td>_____</td> </tr><tr><td>1000 Prizes</td> <td></td> <td>3000 Blanks</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>_____</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>4000 Tickets at 20 s. each</td> <td></td> <td>£.4000</td> </tr></tbody></table>As this Scheme is intended solely for the Benefit of the Publick, particularly the south- west Part of this Colony, it is hoped it will meet with general Approbation; the Drawing of which is to be at the Town of Patensburg, in Halifax County, on Wednesday the 17th of November, 1762 (or sooner, if full.) A List of Prizes to be published in the Virginia Gazette. All Prizes not demanded in six Months after the Publication will be deemed as generously given, to be applied to the aforesaid Purpose. The following Gentlemen are appointed Managers: Nathaniel Terry, Robert Wooding, Matthew Marable, Paul Car- vington, Clement Read, Jun. James Robert, John Coleman, Armistead Watlington, Tho- mas Green and William Satterwhite; who are to give Bond, and be on Oath, for their faithful Performance of their Trust. Tickets to be had of the Managers, and at the Printing-Office, Williamsburg. SCHEME of a LOTTERY for raising the Sum of 100 l. for building and keeping a Bridge over Appamattox River, near to Clement's Mill. <table><tbody><tr><td> 1 Prize of</td> <td>£.200</td> <td> £.200</td> </tr><tr><td> 1</td> <td> 100</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td> 2</td> <td> 50</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td> 4</td> <td> 25</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td> 10</td> <td> 10</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td> 20</td> <td> 5</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td> 100</td> <td> 2</td> <td> 200</td> </tr><tr><td>_____</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td> 138 Prizes.</td> <td>Sum to be raised,</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td> 862 Blanks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>_____</td> <td></td> <td>_____</td> </tr><tr><td>1000 Tickets at 20 s. each,</td> <td></td> <td>£.1000</td> </tr></tbody></table>The Drawing to be at Amelia Court-House, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which Notice will be given in the Virginia Gazette; also a List of the Prizes when drawn. The following Gentlemen are appointed Managers: Thomas Swann, John Mayo, Rhoderick Easley, Henry Ward, David Greenbill, Edmund Booker, John Winn, James Henderson, John Scott, John Booker and Thomas Tabb, who are to be on Oath for their faithful Dis- charge of the Trust reposed in them. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> A LOTTERY for disposing of Effects to the full Value of 2000 l. Virginia Currency, without any Deduction. THE Subscriber intending for England as soon as he can possibly accomplish it, his Affairs suffering greatly there on Account of his Absence, proposes this Method as the most expeditious to dispose of his Effects. It is with great Diffidence that he ad- dresses the Publick, as he is sensible that their Patience nnd Generosity must be almost wearied out with so many Repetitions of Things of this Nature; and Nothing but the pre- sant Situation of his Affairs, both here and at home, could have prevailed on him to do it, which he would gladly flatter himself that to his Friends and Well-wishers, to those who feel a secret Pleasure in assisting such as labour under Difficulties, will afford Motives sufficient to remove any Prejudices they may have entertained against Lotteries of this Sort. To the Publick in general very powerful Inducements to adventure will not be wanting: This Lottery is beyond Dispute as well calculated for the the Advantage of Adventurers as any yet offered to the Publick, as every Article in the Collection will be valued at the lowest Rate, and the Prizes paid off without any deduction. Almost all the Schemes hi- therto presented to the Publick propose a Deduction of 15 per Cent. at least, to raise (as it is called) a Sum in that Proportion, which in the present Lottery would amount to 300l. which the Adventurers will have the Benefit of, as the Subscriber does not want to make any Advantage by Deductions, but only to dispose of what Effects he has on Hand as soon as possible, at a reasonable Rate. In the first Place, the Lottery will consist of eight Tracts of Land, great Part of them on, and none of them ten Miles distant from, Potowmack; which, for Richness of Soil, are exceeded by very few Lands in America; and that Lands, particularly such as are situated in the back Counties, daily increase in [Value?], is a Circumstance too well known to be insisted on. No 1. Arcadia, lying on a Branch of Patterson's Creek, containing 750 Acres, 300 Acres of which are as good Meadow Ground as any in Virginia. The greatest Part of the Rest is so rich as to produce Corn in great Abundance, without the Trouble of attending after it is put in the Ground. A delightful Stream runs through it, with which, at any Season of the Year, the Whole may be watered. No 2. Wigton, lying on the north Fork of Patterson's Creek, containing 418 Acres of extremely rich and valuable Land, and possessed of every Advantage that Land unim- proved can boast of. No 3. Tirzah, lying on the south Branch of Potowmack, containing 400 Acres, about 30 Acres cleared, ten of which as rich Meadow Ground as any in America; a Tenant lives on it. No 4. Kelsick, lying on the south Branch of Potowmack, containing 230 Acres, between 30 and 40 Acres cleared, was planted with Corn last Year, and produced a prodigious Crop. There runs through it an excellent Stream for a Mill, called Turn-Mill Run, which preserves nearly an equal Height all Seasons of the Year. No 5. Paphos, lying on the Waters of Patterson's Creek, about seven or eight Miles from Potowmack, containing 221 Acres, which for Richness of Soil may vie with any Land on the Face of the Earth. The Stream which waters it abounds with Trout, and a Variety of other Fish. It is situated most advantageously for a Range of Cattle. No 6. Abbey-Holme, situated on one of the Waters of the south Branch of Potowmack, called Hickory-Bottom Run, containing 400 Acres, 150 of which are extremely rich Bot- tom, and may be watered at Pleasure; the Rest is well adapted for Grain of every Kind, [obscured by tape, illegible] Situation also convenient to an extensive Range. No [7?] Mamre, lying on the Waters of Patterson's Creek, containing 400 Acres, very rich land, watered with a beautiful Stream. No [8?] Cumberland, lying on Stony-Lick Run, about seven or eight Miles from Potow- mack, containing 220 Acres of very rich Land, and an extensive Range for Cattle round it. A very neat Assortment of dry Goods, fresh, and only now opening, consisting of a Va- riety of fashonable Silks, newest fashioned Millinery, and all Sorts of Womens Ware; Broadclothe, Jeans, Sagathies and Duroys, Stuffs of sundry Kinds, Hats laced and plain; together with all Kinds of Mens Apparrel, and a Number of other Articles, too tedious to mention. A large and very valuable Collection of Books, in History, Divinity, Natural Philo- sophy, Commerce, and on almost every Art and Science; amongst which are Postlethwaite's Commercial Dictionary, [torn]hamber's Cyclopedia, 20 Volumes [torn] Universal [torn, illegible] all Nations, Lode's, [Andison's?], Pope's, Swift's [torn, illegible] taire's, Muralt's [torn] Marquis D' Argo[torn, illegible]de's ano[torn, illegible Natural Philosophy [torn] [Newintye's?] Reli[torn, illegible]ography, Pliny's and Cicero's Letters translated by Melmoth, [torn, illegible] and Officers, Harris on the Globes, with a Variety of the be[torn,illegible] branch of the Mathematicks. The Reviews; Gentleman's, London [torn, illegible]ial, Magazines; and a Number of Plays, [torn, illegible]vels, Tristram Shandey, [torn, illegible] Entertainment. A great Variety of the late[torn, illegible] coloured and executed in the mo[torn, illegible] Manner; a considerable Colle[torn, illegible]ctive Views of the most magnificen[torn, illegible] and private Edifices, Bridges, [torn, illegible] Ruins, in Rome, Venice, France[torn, illegible] and China, with a curious [torn, illegible] Mirror; a Collection of[torn, illegible] Pictures done by Hogarth and other [torn, illegible]rion [torn,illegible]m. The Prizes will be classed [torn, illegible] such Order that [torn, illegible]a- riety as the Value of the Prize Will admit of. [torn, illegible] The whole Collection to be examined by disinterested Persons who are [torn, illegible]ed with the Worth of each Article, and the intrinsick Value to be ascertained by [torn, illegible] the Publick may be satisfied ther can be no Fraud in the Undertaking; and to preven[torn, illegible] least appearance of Confusion, particular Mention will be made on each fortunate Num[torn, illegible] on the Wheel what the Prize consists of. After the Drawing is finished, Care will be taken to forward the Prizes of the fortunate, that are moveable, to any Part of the Continen[torn] in such Manner as they may please to order. The SCHEME. <table><tbody><tr><td> 1 Collection, including Arcadia, &c.</td> <td>£.250</td> <td> £250</td> </tr><tr><td> 1 Do. including Wigton, &c.</td> <td> 150</td> <td> 150</td> </tr><tr><td> 1 Do. including Tirzah</td> <td> 125</td> <td> 125</td> </tr><tr><td> 2</td> <td> 100</td> <td> 200</td> </tr><tr><td> 1</td> <td> 75</td> <td> 75</td> </tr><tr><td> 1</td> <td> 65</td> <td> 65</td> </tr><tr><td> 1</td> <td> 55</td> <td> 55</td> </tr><tr><td> 5</td> <td> 20</td> <td> 100</td> </tr><tr><td> 5</td> <td> 10</td> <td> 50</td> </tr><tr><td> 6</td> <td> 7-10</td> <td> 45</td> </tr><tr><td> 10</td> <td> 5</td> <td> 50</td> </tr><tr><td> 20</td> <td> 2</td> <td> 40</td> </tr><tr><td> 530</td> <td> 1-10</td> <td> 795</td> </tr><tr><td> 584 Prizes</td> <td></td> <td>£.2000</td> </tr><tr><td>1416 Blanks</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>2000 Tickets at 20 s. each</td> <td></td> <td>£.2000</td> </tr></tbody></table>By this Scheme, it appears there is but little more than two Blanks to a Prize; which considering the Number of large Prizes, and that the Whole is without Deduction, evi- dently brings it on a Level with the best concerted Scheme yet offered to the Publick. The Drawing to commence the 10th of June next (or sooner, if full) in the Town of Alexandria. Tickets may be had of John Carlyle and George Johnston, Esquires, Mess. William Ramsay, Robert Adam, John Hunter, Charles Digges and John Kirkpatrick, who are appointed Managers, and have given Bond for the faithful Discharge of their Trust; as also by Mr. Dekar Thompson, Merchant in Falmouth; Colonel John Champe, Mess. Robert Jackson, James Hunter, William Scott, Charles Yeats, Charles Dick and Joseph Donaldson, Merchants in Fredericksburg; Mr. Edward Dixon, Merchant in Port-Royal; Mr. Neil Jamieson, Merchant in Norfolk; Mr. James Clark, Merchant in Williamsburg; Mess. Allan Macrae, James Douglass, William Carr and Daniel Payne, Merchants in Dumfries; Mess. Hector Ross and Alexander Henderson, Merchants in Colchester; Mess. Robert and Thomas Rutherfords, Doctor James Craik and Capt. John Greenfield, in Win- chester; Mess. Alexander and Andrew Symmores, Daniel Carrol and David Crawford, Mer- chants in upper Marlborough; Capt. Thomas Francis, Merchant at Chaptico; Mr. John Semple, Merchant in Port-Tobacco; Mr. John Baynes, Merchant in Piscataway; and by the Subscriber. Joseph Watson. N. B. Maryland or Pennsylvania Currency will be taken at 12 and a Half per Cent. Advance to Virginia Currency, which is 22s. 6d. for 20s. Virginia Currency; and also 140lb. of Tobacco will be received for a Ticket. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE. JANUARY 30, 1756. No[torn, illegible] With the freshest ADVICES, FOREIGN and DOMESTIC. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> VERSAILLES, November 9. WE wait with great Impatience, for the Opening of the British Parliament, in order to see what Judgement that respectable Assembly, (in whom the principal and legisla- tive Authority is vetted,) will form of the Situation of Affairs, which is submitted to their Examination, and of the Nature of the Dispute which endangers the Repose of Europe.- The Court of Versailles may probably by this Time be satisfied on this Head, and perhaps greatly staggered by the Firmness and Resolution apparent in the Addresses of both Houses. LONDON, October 16. Letters from France To-day mention their being greatly exasperated against the English, and Letters of Marque and Reprizal would soon be granted, Last Thursday his Majesty sent an Order to the War-Office to make out Commissions for twelve Independent Companies, to consist of an 100 Men each, which are now raising with all possible Expedition; and we hear they will be immediately sent to do Duty, and guard the Coast of Essex and Suffolk, as an Invasion from the French is daily expected on those Parts. We don't find in any late Advices from Paris, that they pretend to guess at the Destinations of the Squadron fitting out at Toulon, which is to consist of 16 Ships of the Line, including the four Men of War purchased at Genoa: But some Letters from Genoa seem to hint, that the Squadron may be suddenly employed, by Way of Reprizals, without a Declara- tion of War, against a certain Island in the Mediterranean. But then there must be a good Number of Land Forces on Board the Fleet: and we have not yet heard of any Preparations made at Toulon for an Em- barkation. October 21. The following Ships have been taken and sent into Ply- mouth since last Post. La Marguerite, from Newfoundland, for Granville, taken by the Experiment. Le Jacob and Marie, from Ditto, for Ditto, in Ballast, with 112 Men on Board, taken by the Rochester. Le Heu- reux, of and from Honfleur, for Martinico, taken by the Lyme. La Tri- omphe, from Newfoundland, taken by the Peregrine. Le Jeune Henri, from Ditto, taken by the King William Tender. November 4. On Friday a French Frigate arrived at Plymouth, with a Lieutenant and thirty Men, who had been taken out of the Blandford Man of War, and were left behind. November 5. The Success of General Johnson in North-America, is a clear proof that Britons do not degenerate in that Part of the World, and that the French regular Troops are no more invincible than ours. It affords us an happy Omen of Success on that Side, and will convince the Court of Versailles, that she has no Cause to plume herself on the martial Disposition of her Subjects in Canada, as if there was no Comparison be- tween loobily Planters, and Gentlemen Hunters. But we are all too prone to entertain such Prejudices, and if they could have been brought to think beating them was a Thing possible, it may be neither General Braddock or Baron Dieskau had been beat. It may seem a little paradoxical, but it will be found true, that a con- temptible Enemy is always a formidable Enemy. The strange Advantage gained over our Troops on the Ohio, produced probably our Advantage near Crown Point. Whatever Omissions or Mistakes our General might fall into, they never came up to attacking Intrenchments without Artil- lery, and persisting in that Attack 'til the Enemey sallied out, and became the Aggressors. The General and the Baron both behaved like very gal- lant Men, but as to their military Capacities, no shining Instances have been transmitted to support those sanguine Expectations that had been formed here in Europe of either. We see from hence, that in Regard to this War, at least the Country and the Cause will furnish Forces sufficient. Our Countenance, with the Assistance of proper Supplies of Arms and military Stores, will enable our Countrymen to do themselves Justice on that Side, and leave us at Liberty to act with the more Vigor on any other. It furnishes also ano- ther favorable Circumstance. When we come next to negotiate, we may very reasonably insist, that no regular Troops shall be sent to these Parts, as in Time of Peace we have good Grounds to believe, that either Side will be able to defend themselves, and not very willing to break with each other. Nov. 13. At the Court End of the Town, People long to know what will be done with the French Ships; and are full of it, that the Parlia- ment will go directly on Ways and Means for raising the necessary Sup- plies, and to distress our Enemies; building much on the great Harmony subsisting betwixt the King and them at this Juncture. Merchants and Agents in the City are for selling Ships and Cargoes forthwith. Brokers for entering, weighing, valuing, and disposing of the Sugars, Indigos, &c. &c. with all possible Speed. The Sailore are impatient to break Bulk, that they may know and dispose of their Shares. Some Coffee-Houses are at Times in great Joy, at other Times all a mort, according as War or Peace prevails in Change Alley. But they hope in all Cases that the Goods will be sold here, either by us or the French. The Amiable Rose, from Canada for Rochelle, and the Colombe, from Oporto, for Bolurdeaux, are sent into Portsmouth. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The Humble ADDRESS of the House of Commons to the KING. Most Gracious Sovereign, WE Your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Commons of Great-Britain, in Parliament assembled, beg Leave to return Your Majesty our humble Thanks for Your most gracious Speech from the Throne; and to congratulate Your Majesty upon Your safe and happy Return into these Kingdoms. With Hearts full of Gratitude we offer to Your Majesty our duitful Acknowledgments for Your paternal Care and Endeavours to preserve to Your People, the Blessings of Peace; and when Terms consistent with the true Interest of this Kingdom could not be obtained, for the great Expe- dition, with which Your Majesty caused Your Naval Force to be got ready; and the Magnanimity and Resolution Your Majesty has shewn, at the Hazard of all Events, to defend the British Dominions in America, not only encroached upon, but openly attacked, by the French, in a Time of full Peace, and further threatned and endangered by a large Embarka- tion of Troops from Europe. We are truly sensible of Your Majesty's great Wisdom and Mode- ration, in being desirous, though so highly provoked, to listen to a reasonable Accommodation; and in endeavouring to avoid the Cala- mities of a general War, by confining Your Operations to Measures ne- cessary for Defence; a Conduct, which must demonstrate to the other Powers of Europe, the Uprightness of Your Majesty's Intentions, and convince them, that Your Majesty is not the Aggressor. The King of Spain's generous Concern for the common Welfare of Europe, and the Assurances he has given your Majesty of his Desire to preserve the public Tranquillity, give us the greatest Satisfaction. We beg Leave to assure Your Majesty, that Your duitful and faithful Commons will vigorously and chearfully support Your Majesty, in all such wise and necessary Measures and Engagements, as Your Majesty may have taken, to vindicate the just Rights and Possessions of the Crown, and to guard against any Attempts which France may make, on Account of Your Majesty's not having submitted to her unjustifiable Encroachments; and that we think ourselves bound in Justice and Gratitude to assist Your Majesty against Insults and Attacks, that may be made upon any of Your Majesty's Dominions, though not belonging to the Crown of Great-Britain, in Resentment of the Part Your Majesty has taken in a Cause, wherein the Interests of this Kingdom are immediately, and so essentially, con- cerned. We are humbly thankful to Your Majesty, for Your tender Care, in di- recting the necessary Augmentation of Your Land Forces to be made in the Manner the least burthensome to Your People. We assure Your Majesty, that Your faithful Commons will grant Your Majesty such Supplies as shall be found necessary in this great Conjunc- ture; and that we will, in all our Deliberations, manifest to the World, that we have sincerely at Heart the Honor of our King, the Support of His Government, and the true Interest of this Country. Nov. 15. The House of Peers sat 'til Seven o'Clock on Thursday, and the House of Commons 'til Five o'Clock Yesterday Morning. There were 400 Members in the House of Commons that Day. This Day a Court of Aldermen was held at Guild-hall, in Conse- quence of a Letter which the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor has received from one of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. A Court of Common Council is to be called next Tuesday, in Order to consider of a Petition to Parliament for putting the Militia throughout the Kingdom on a proper Footing. The several Marching Regiments, and Regiments of Horse, quartered in the inland Northern Counties, have received Orders for marching to the Coasts of Essex, Kent and Sussex. The Bontems, from Gaspie for Bourdeaux, and the Jeune Pierre, from Gaspie for St. Malo's, are sent into Portsmouth by the Colchester Man of War. November 18. We are credibly informed that the Merchants of France have presented to their Monarch a Petition, setting forth that the great Number of their Ships taken by the English had reduced them to the Brink of a general Bankruptcy; and humbly praying such Reli[illegible, faded] as to his Majesty in his great Goodness should seem most meet: That i[illegible, faded] in other Words, begging Peace for God's Sake, To which the King made Answer, That he was extremely sensible of their Hardships, but [illegible, blurry] them to have Patience a little longer till the Meeting of the British Parlia- ment, for that there were such Dissensions among the Members thereof, as would enable him to make them (the Merchants) a [illegible, torn] Amends. Voltaire tells us (siecle de Louis xiv. cap. 17[illegible, torn] King sent over to England 250,000 l. Sterling, in Ord[illegible, torn] to oppose King William's engaging in a War against [illegibel, torn] of Charles the II of Spain, to procure sufficient [illegible, torn] England and the States General for the Nav[illegible, torn] their Subjects, and to prevent an Union of the [illegible, torn] and Spain; and that even after the Quadrup[illegible, torn] Most Christian Majesty, trusting to the Divisio[illegibel, torn] raise in England, despised his Enemies.-[illegible, torn] perhaps been tried now, what Satisfaction [illegible, torn] Houses give to every honest Briton [illegible, torn] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [illegible, torn]Majesty's Ship the Orford, Capt. Stevens, of 70 Gns, (one of Admiral West's Squadron) fell in with the L' Esperance, a French Man of War {illegible, torn]4 Guns in the Bay of Biscay, and fought fairly Ship to Ship for nigh three Hours, when Capt. Stevens finding his Rigging so mangled as to be unable to tack about, he laid by to repair, and then begun a second Attack, which lasted near two Hours, when he found the Frenchman very tardy in firing, and expected them to strike every moment. However, finding his Rigging in the same or worse Condition than before, oc- casioned by their Double Chain Shot, he lay by a second Time to mend it. In the mean Time Admiral West came up, when the French, proud when an Opportunity offers of striking to a Flag, immediately paid him the Compliment. Capt. Stevens does them the Justice to say, they fought the Ship very well. The L' Esperance was the last Ship the French had in North-America, which they had really sanguine Hopes, as she was quite in fighting Order, in thorough Repair, and had 500 picked Men on Board. The Numbers killed were 12 on Board the Orford, and 26 on Board the L' Esperance. Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, November 17. "The Royal William of 100 Guns is ordererd to be fitted for Sea, and when her Upper Deck is taken off, 'tis thought she will be the finest Ship in the Navy, as she will carry 85 Guns on two Decks. This Ship is 36 Years old and was never out of this Port. "The Royal George and Duke, both fitted to receive pressed Men, are also ordered to be fitted for Channel Service. "Friday ended the Court Martial on Board the Prince George, Admi- ral Osborn, President, on the Lieutenant who fired into the Merchant- man, and killed three Men; when he was acquitted. "Seven French Prisoners seized a Boat at Gosport, and went to Sea in the Night, but have not been heard of; it is thought they are all drowned. "Friday Evening arrived at St. Helen's the Monarch, Admiral Moystn, and the Somerset, Capt. Geary; and on Saturday arrived Admirals Bosca- wen and Holbourn, in the Torbay and Terrible, with the Ly's, Capt. Suckling; the Yarmouth, Capt. Norris; the Chichester, Capt. John Brett; Grafton, Capt. Holmes; Nottingham, Capt. Marshall; Dunkirk, Capt. How; Augutta, Capt. Willett. - The Alcide is left at Halifaz. Extract of a Letter from Kinsale, Nov.[illegible, faded] "Yesterday in the Afternoon, when the Tide had ebb'd some Time, it suddenly returned with a Violence and Impetuosity, impossible to describe. A Sloop of 60 Tons, which lay at an Anchor in a Creek, secure, even if a Hurricane blew, was torn away from her Moorings, and two new Cables broke like two Threads, by Force of the Current (for a Breath of Wind did not blow) and drove ashore in a Moment: The Fishing Boats were whirled about like so many Corks, and with a Motion quick as the Fly of a Jack. By special Providence the Boats were just returned from Sea, with the Sailors on Board, or they would have all been dashed to Pieces against each other; those that were empty, and had no People to manage them, sunk directly in the Eddy Waters as in a Whirlpool. Some others were drove with great Violence on the Land, where they must re- main until got off by great Labor. These sudden and suprizing Fluxes and Refluxes of the Sea continued from Three in the Afternoon till Ten at Night, seldom more than a Quarter of an Hour between each Return, to the infinite Amazement and Terror of the Inhabitants, who feared Doomsday was at Hand. The Waters did not rise gradually, but, with a hollow and horrid Noise, rushed in like a Deludge, and rose six or seven Feet in a Minute and as suddenly subsided. It was as thick as Puddle, very black, and stuck insupportably. We hear that some Shocks of an Earthquake were felt yesterday at Cork, and possibly this suprizing Phae- nomenon may proceed from such Cause at the Bottom of the Sea." Extract of a private Letter from Leyden, November 4. "On Saturday last, in the Forenoon, a most extraordinary and appa- rently inexplicable Phrenomenon alarmed the several Cities in this Pro- vince: The Water in the several Rivers, Canals, Lakes, &c. being agi- tated to such a violent Degree, that in different Places, as at Woubrugge, Alphen, Boshoop, and Rotterdam, Buoys were broken from their Chains, large Vessels snapped their Cables, and smaller ones were thrown out of the Water on the Land, and others lying on the Land were, by the sudden Inundations, set afloat; and in the Lake of Harlem particularly, the Course of a Vessel on full Sail was suddenly suspended, and the Rudder unhung. Several Conjectures have since arisen concerning the Cause of these very peculiar Circumstances which appear the more extraordinary, as no Motions on Land of Houses or other Buildings was any where sen- sibly felt by the People therein; so that the vulgar Opinion of these Cir- cumstances being the Consequence of an Earthquake is highly improbable, especially as the pretended Appearance of the Motion of several Weather- cocks on the Churches was peculiar to the Spectators on the Water, which, with the following Particulars, is judged by the Curious in Physicks ex- tremely remarkable: During the Time of this Agitation, which continued near four Minutes, not only the Water in the Rivers and Lakes, but also all manner of Fluids, in smaller Quantities, as in Coolers, Tubs, Backs, &c. equally agitated, dashed over the Sides, notwithstanding no Motion was perceptible in their containing Vessels. In such small Quantities also the Surface of the Water had apparently a direct Ascent, prior to its turbulent Motion, and in many Places, even the Rivers and Canals, rose twelve Inches perpendicularly. It is asserted also from Amsterdam, that during this interval the Mercury in the Barometer, which about this Time was uncommonly high, descended instantly near two Inches, and made several consequent Vibrations, to the great Astonishment of the Observers." Extract of a private Letter from Amsterdam, Nov. 7 "The late very extraordinary Agitation of the Water felt in this Pro- vince, we are informed, extended beyond Utrecht, and also Southward [illegible, torn], where, in the District of Hertogenbosch, in particular, it lasted [illegible, torn] occasioning Wrecks of Vessels long since sunk, to [illegible, torn]e, and float for several Minutes, notwithstanding there [illegible, torn]ind, nor any Motion discovered in the Land, in all or [illegible, torn]re this Phaenomenon was seen." [illegible, torn]Letter from Portsmouth, dated Oct. 22. [illegible, torn]ng Admiral Osborn changed his Flag from on [illegible, torn] at Spithead, to the Prince George, in the Har- [illegible, torn] a Court-martial on Lord Harry Pawlet; which [illegible, torn] same Morning, and is not yet finished. There [illegible, torn]ce to pass; whether it is to be in his Lordship's [illegible, torn]dy can roll this Post." </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Extract of a Letter from the Island of Jersey, dated Oct. 12. "Our Neighbours the French still continue to come here from Time to Time, but are closesly watched, and obliged to keep within the Towns. General Huske, our worthy Governor's Orders, (forbidding their being allowed to go near any of the Fortifications, or any of the Hills from whence they might have a Sight of the Country) being strictly put in Exe- cution. All our Accounts from Granville, St. Malo, and other Ports on the Coast, inform us of the Aversion the Monsieurs have to a War, many Merchants being already knocked up by the captures of their Ships; and those who come here shake their Noddles at the Armament they see this little Spot fitting out against them. I here send you a List of such Priva- teers as are ready to sail: <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>Carriage-Guns.</td> <td>Men.</td> </tr><tr><td>The Molly, of</td> <td>20</td> <td>200</td> </tr><tr><td>Charming Nancy,</td> <td>18</td> <td>150</td> </tr><tr><td>Phoenix,</td> <td>16</td> <td>120</td> </tr><tr><td>Success,</td> <td>10</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>Cumberland,</td> <td>4 8 Swivels</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>Boscawen,</td> <td>2 8 Swivels</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>Revenge Row-Boat,</td> <td>2 8 Swivels</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table>"All these have their Crews ready, and can put to Sea at a Day's Notice; and there are eight or nine more that will be ready in a Week. We only wait for a Declaration of War to send our Fleet to Sea." Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, Nov. 3. 'Saturday sailed the Lancaster and Essex, to join Admiral Byng, and 'will be followed by the Elizabeth Tomorrow. 'Yesterday sailed into Harbour to be docked, the Falmouth, Capt. 'Brett. 'To-day is to be an Entry of as many Ship-wrights as can be procured; 'several Caulkers, Bricklayers, and House Carpenters. Several extra- 'ordinary Clerks are entered in the Victualling, and every Thing here has 'the Aspect of a War. 'It is strongly insisted on by the Men in the Dock-yard, that they felt 'an Earthquake there on Saturday last, about Twelve o'Clock at Noon. 'Remain at Spithead, Admiral Osborn, in the Royal George, with the 'Chesterfield, Lynn, Tillbury, and a large Dutch Convoy. 'Remain in the Harbour Admiral Hawk in the St. George, with the 'Prince, Prince George, Barfleur, Duke, Nassau, Medway, Newcastle, 'Falmouth, Gosport, Firebrand, Hornet, Peggy, and a Dutch Man of 'War that wants a Foremast. Yesterday it was said, that the Toulon Squadron, consisting of twelve Ships of the Line, sailed from that Harbour on the 22d of October; but this is doubted by those who seem to know the true State of the Fleet there. The following is the Substance of a Letter from Cherbourgh in Normandy, dated September 22. "Last Monday Morning, about Seven a Clock, sixteen Merchantmen which were returning from Rouen, Honfleur, Caen, and other Ports of Normandy, met off Cape Barfleur with an English Man of War of 50 Guns, which discharged several Vollies of Shot at them, and pursued them into the Bay of Bretteville, about a League and a Half from this Place, where several of them were forced to run a ground. Captain Blandin, of Peners in Britanny, was obliged to abandon his Ship, after loosing some of his Men by the Shot of the Enemy, who kept a constant Fire. A- bout Three in the Afternoon, the English Captain sent his Boat to bring her off. This Capture, being made in Sight of Shore, spread a general Alarm. All ran to their Arms; but the Cannon not being mounted, the Musket Shot could not hinder the English from getting off the Vessel. The rest escaped by steering between the Island of Pele and the Land, and got safe in here, where they found a secure Asylum. On Thursday Evening six large Men of War, supposed to be Admiral Byng's Squadron, were seen off Torbay, standing to the Westward. Oct. 23. The Men work Night and Day to complete the Royal Sovereign and Princess Royal, first and second Rate Men of War, put into Commission to guard the Mouth of the Thames and Medway; and the Ships at Sheerness are taking in their Guns, being to be employed in the same Service. The following is said to be the present State of the British Navy. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Ships.</td> <td>Men.</td> </tr><tr><td>In the Plantations</td> <td>30</td> <td>5725</td> </tr><tr><td>With Admiral Boscawen</td> <td>30</td> <td>7775</td> </tr><tr><td>In the Mediterranean</td> <td>5</td> <td>750</td> </tr><tr><td>In the East-Indies</td> <td>6</td> <td>1865</td> </tr><tr><td>Cruizing in the Channel</td> <td>63</td> <td>14890</td> </tr><tr><td>At Home</td> <td>45</td> <td>14506</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>166</td> <td>45511</td> </tr></tbody></table>From the LONDON GAZETTE. The King has been pleased to grant unto William Johnson, of the Co- lony of New York, in America, Esq; and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great- Britain. St. James's, November 20. His Majesty has been pleased to appoint the Right Hon. Henry Fox, Esq; to be one of his Principal Secretaries of State, the Oath of Secretary of State was this Day administred to him in Council. Whitehall, November 22. The King haing been pleased to appoint his Grace Thomas Holles, Duke of Newcastle, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, the Right Hon. Henry Earl of Darlington, the Right Hon. Sir George Lyttleton, Bart. Thomas Hay, Esq; commonly called Lord Viscount Dupplin, and Robert Nugent, Esq; to be Commis- sioners for executing the Office of Treasurer of his Majesty's Exchequer. The King has been pleased to grant unto the Right Hon. Sir George Lyttleton, Bart. the Office of Chancellor of his Majesty's Exchequer and also to grant unto the said Sir George Lyttleton, the Office of Under Treasurer of his Majesty's Exchequer, in the Room of the Right Hon. Henry Logg, Esq; William Viscount Barrington, to be Secretary at War to all his Majesty's Forces raised, or to be raised, in the Kingdom of Great-Britain and Do- minion of Wales, in the Room of the Right Hon. Henry Fox, Esq; The King has been pleased to grant unto the Right Hon. Sir Thomas Rob[illegible, faded] </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Virginia Gazette no. 263, January 30, 1756 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1756-01-30 Description An account of the resource Pages 1 and 2 of this copy are all that remain. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page1</h5> JANUARY 16, 1756. THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE With the freshest ADVICES, [page cut, illegible] <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The KRAKEN. From the Monthly Review for July 1755. PONTOPPIDON, Bishop of Bergen in Norway, in his natural History of that Country, lately published, gives us an Account of the most enormous Animal that ever has been mentioned with Expectation of gaining a serious Assent. This is the KRAKEN as we are told it is named by Way of Eminence, whence it probably signifies the Creature. By others it is called Krabben from its supposed Resemblance to a Crab, being roung, flat, and full of Arms or Branches. As this immane Monstier is likely to exercise the Rea- der's Faith and Imagination, we could wish the Evidence of it had been more particular and cogent, since the most rare and astonishing Productions of Nature, seem to require the most authentic and irresistable At- testation. Now as a full grouwn Kraken has never been seen in all its Parts and Di- mensions, an accurate Survey of which must employ some Time, and not a little Motion, it is impossible to give a compleat Description of one. Ne- vertheless we shall submit the Probability of its Existence on the best Infor- mation our Author could collect, which seems to have fixed his own Be- lief of it; tho', at the same Time, he acknowledges the Account is very de- fective, and supposes a farther Information concerning the Creature may be reserved for Posterity. 'Our Fishermen' says the Author, 'unanimously and invariably affirm, that when they are several Miles from the Land, particularly in the hot Summer Days, and by their Distance, and the Bearing of some Points of Land, expect from eighty to an hundred Fathoms Depth, and do not find but from twenty to thirty; and more especially if they find a more than usual Plenty of Cod and Ling, they judge that the Kraken is at the Bot- tom; but if they find by their Lines, that if the Water in the same Place still shallows on them, they know he is rising to the Surface, and row off with the greatest Expedition, till they come into the usual Soundings of the Place; when lying on their Oars, in a few Minutes the Monster emerges, and shews himself manifestly, tho' his whole Body does not appear. Its Back and upper Part, which seems an English Mile and an Half in Cir- cumference, (some gave affirmed more) looks like a Number of small Islands, surrounded with something that floats like Sea-Weeds. At last several bright Points or Horns appear, which grow thicker the higher they emerge, and sometimes stand up as high and large as the Masts of middle sized Vessels. In a short Time it sinks, which is thought as dangerous as its rising, as it causes such a Swell and Whirlpool, as draws every Thing down with it.' The Bishop justly regrets the Omission of, probably, the only Opportunity, that ever has, or may be presented of surveying it alive, or seeing it entire when dead. This, he informs us, once did present, on the Credit of the Reverent Mr. Friis, Minister at Nordland, and Vicar of the College for promoting Christian Knowledge; who informed him, that in 1680, a Kraken (perhaps a young and careless one, as they generally keep several Leagues from Land) came into the Waters that run between the Rocks and Cliffs near Alstahoug; where, in turning about, some of its long Horns caught hold of some adjoining Trees, which it might have easily torn up, but that it also was entangled in some Cliffs of the Rocks, whence it could not extricate itself, but putrified on the Spot. Our Author has heard of no Person destroyed by the Monster, but relates a Report of the Danger of two Fishermen, who came upon a Part of the Water full of the Creature's thick slimy Excrements (which he voids for some Months, as he feeds for some others): They immediately strove to row off, but were not quick enough in turning to save the Boat from one of the Kraken's Horns which so crushed the Head of it, that it was with Difficulty they saved their Lives on the Wreck; tho' the Weather was perfectly calm, the Monster never appearing at other Times. His Excrement is said to be at- tractive of other Fish, on which he feeds; which Expedient was probably necessary, by Reason of his slow unwieldy Motion, to his Subsistence: As this slow Motion may again be necessary to the Security of Ships of the greatest Force and Burthen who must be overwhelmed on rencountring such an immense Animal, if his Velocity was equal to his Weight; the Norwe- gians supposing, that if his Arms, (on which he moves, and with which he takes his Food) were to lay hold of the largest Man of War they would pull it down to the Bottom. In Confirmation of the Reality of this Animal, our learned Author cites Debe's description of Faroe, for the Existence of certain Islands which sud- denly appear, and as suddenly vanish. Many Sea faring People, he adds, give Accounts of such, particularly in the North Sea, which their Supersti- tion has either attributed to the Delusion of the Devil, or considered as in- habited by evil Spirits. But our honest Historian, who is not for wronging the Devil himself, not unreasonably supposes such mistaken Islands to be nothing but the Kraken, called bu some the Sea trolden, or Sea-mischief; in which Opinion he was greatly confirmed by the following Quotation of Dr. Hierue, a learned Swede, from Baron Grippenhielm; and which is cer- tainly a very remarkable Passage, viz. 'Among the Rocks about Stock- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> [page cut, illegible] a competent Enquirer will determine of every surprising Relation, by the Force and Consistence of the Evidence; by the Harmany or Discordance of the va- rious Circumstances respecting it; and by the Analogy of the Object related with less rare and astonishing Appearances in Nature. In the present In- stances, and particularly that of the Kraken (not the most digestible of them) after paying but a just Respect to the moral Character, the reverent Func- tion, and diligent Investigations of our Author, we must admit the Possi- bility of his Existence, as it imples no Contradiction; tho' it seems to en- counter a general Prepossession of the Whale's being the largest Animal on, or in our Globe; and the Eradication of any long Prepossession is attended with something irksome to us. But were we to suppose a Salmon, or a Sturgeon, the largest Fish any Number of Persons had seen or heard of, and the Whale had discovered himself as seldom, and but in Part, as the Kraken, it is easy to conceive, that the Evidence of the Whale had been as indigestable to such Persons then, as that of the Kraken may be to some others now. Some may incline to think, such an extensive Monster would encroach on the Symmetry of Nature, and be over proportionate to the Size of the Globe itself: As a little Retrospection will inform us, that the Breadth of what is seen of him, supposing him nearly round, must be full 2600 Feet (if more oval or Crab like full 2000) and his Thickness, which may rather be called Altitude, at least 300; our Author declaring he has chosen the least Circumference mentioned of the Animal, for the greater Certainty. These immane Dimensions, nevertheless we apprehend, will not argue conclusively against the Existence of the Animal, tho' considera- bly against a numerous increase or Propagation of it. In Fact, the great Scarcity of the Kraken, his Confinement to the North Sea, and perhaps to equal Latitudes of the South; the small Number propagated by the Whale, who is vivavaparous; and by the largest Land Animals, of whom the Elephant is said to go near two Years with young, all induces us to conclude from Analogy, that this Creature is not numerous; which coincides with a Passage in a Manuscript ascribed to Svare King of Norway, as it is cited by Ol. Wormius, in his Musacum, P. 280, in Latin, which we shall exactly translate.-----'There remains one Kind, which they call Hafguse,whose Magnitude is unknown, as it is seldom seen. Those who affirm they have seen its Body, declare, it is more like an Island than a Beast, and that its Carcase was never found; whence some imagine, there are but to of the King in Nature.' Whether the vanishing Island, Lemair, of which Capt. Rodney went in Search, was a Kraken we submit to the Fancy of our Readers. In fine, if the Existence of the Creature is admitted, [torn, illegible] seem a fair Inference, that he is the scarcest as well as the [torn, illegible] World; and that if there are larger in the Universe, they [torn, illegible] some Sphere or Planet more extended than our own.[torn, illegible] Pretence to limit: and that Fiction can devise a much [torn, illegible] evident, from the Cock of Mahomet, and the Whale [torn, illegible] pf the Talmud, which were intended to be credited [torn, illegible] our Kraken is a very Shrimp in Dimensions. </div> <h5>Page2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [page cut, illegible] Extract from the Unfortunate Officer; or, the History of Mons. Bertin, Marquis de Fratteaux, Knight of the mi- litary Order of St. Louis, and Captain of Horse, who was March 27, 1752, forced away from London to France. THE Particulars of his Story, so far as relates to his being seized, and, in a clandestine Manner, conveyed out of England, is yet fresh in the Memory of every one who looks into the News Papers; but the Author of these Memoirs acquaints us with many Circumstances re- lating to the Marquis, that were not publickly known before. The Father of the Marquis de Fratteaux was Mr. John Bertin de St. Geyran, honorary Master of the Requests, and Counsellor of the Parliament of Bordeaux. This unnatural Father is, it seems, the voluntary Author of all the Misfortunes that have befallen his son; and these Misfortunes appear to have been neither few nor trivial. At sixteen Years of Age, the Marquis began to feel the Effects of paternal Cruelty. His Father intend- ed him for the Law, that being the Profession by which himself had amass- ed a great Fortune; but young Bertin's Inclinations were towards the Army. The Father violently opposed the military Scheme, but in vain; the Son's Resolution, or Obstinacy, prevailed, and into the Army he went, behaved well, grew into Favor with his Prince, and met with Preferment. However, old Bertin was not to be satisfied, or reconciled. He prosecuted his Son with unceasing Malice. He was all Fury and Vengeance; the Marquis all Duty and Submission; the Father was an unnatural Tyrant, the Son a weak, illjudging Slave, the Dupe of Custom, and blind Obedience to an Authority that had forfeited its Right to Power, by a wild and wicked Exertion of it. Counsellor Bertin endeavoured to distress his Son, by every Method he could devise; and even added Ingratitude to Malice. A Knight of Malta took it into his Head to make free with the Counsellor's Character. His Son, his injured, hated Son, resented the Indignity, and came to an honorable Eclaircissement with the Knight; but was soon afterwards rewarded with a Lettre de Cachet, of that very Father's procuring, whose Reputation he was so zealous to defend, by Virtue of which he was imprisoned several Months. The strange Pretence for this was, that the Marquis had harboured a De- sign of poisoning his Father; but when his Innocence was made known, the Letre de Cachet was repealed. The true Cause of this detestable Pro- [torn, illegible] told, was this; The Counsellor had a younger Son, a Fa- [torn, illegible] he was desirous of leaving that great Fortune to which [torn, illegible] Heir; and therefore he resolved to cut off the Marquis [torn, illegible] false Witness, and the Scaffold, rather than not re- [torn, illegible] Way.-----Such transcendent, supernatural Wicked- [torn, illegible] here averred for Truth, and the whole Story seems [torn, illegible] no where the Marks of Romance. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> After this, we are told, the Counsellor hired Bravoes to dispatch his Son in a private Manner; but this, and several other Schemes of the like Kind, failing, he again had Recourse to a Lettre de Cachet, and once more threw him into Prison, on a fresh Charge of Parricide; to support which he had suborned Evidence, that promised fair to go through with their Work; some of them having lived Servants with the Marquis, and had been dis- charged for Misbehaviour. By the most artful Representations to the Mi- nistry, old Bertin now found Means to prejudice them against his Son; whom they were at Length induced to regard as a Madman, an Atheist, and a Parricide in Intention. In short, had not the few faithful Friends that remained true to the Marquis procured his Liberty by Violence, (break- ing open the Place of his Confinement in the Night Time) it is probable a Period had then been put to his Sufferings. He now fled for Refuge to a Relation at Madrid, who protected him for some Time; but when it was no longer possible for him to remain in Safety there, he found Means to convey himself into England, and arrived at London in the Beginning of the Year 1750. He at first lay concealed for some Time in private Lodgings, first at Paddington, and afterwards at Marybone, under the assumed Name of Mr. de St. Etienne. His Father, however did not drop the Prosecution; he left no Means untried to get the unhappy Fugitive again into his Power; and at last succeeded, through the Treachery of those whom the Marquis took into his Confidence, after his Arrival in this Kingdom. One Dages de Souchard, a Frenchman, was recommended to the Marquis as his Secretary, to manage his Correspon- dence in France, and assist him in drawing up Memorials, &c. relating to his Case, to send to the French Court. This Fellow betrayed him to his Father, and having received Assurances of an ample Reward, engaged to spirit him out of the Kingdom. To this Purpose he agreed with one Blazdell, a Bailiff, for Thirty Guineas, to take out a Writ, arrest the Marquis as a Debtor, and then carry him over to Calais. Other Persons were concerned in this Scheme, which was executed in the following Manner. "Blazdell knew his Time;----------he takes Coach with his Follower, an Italian, thorough-paced in his Profession; and about nine o'Clock in the Evening, on Friday, March 27, 1752, he arrives at the Marquis's Lodgings, where-----they were not only let in, but, without any Questions, contrary to the Marquis's repeated Desire, shewn into his Chamber. The Marquis seeing them come in, immediately concluded, that they came upon no good Design, and cried out, "I am a dead Man, help." But Blazdell cut him short, saying, "No Noise, Sir, you are the King's Prisoner, and I must have you along with me; but the Marquis still kept out crying for Help, and in a Posture to oppose any Violence. Several Persons now came in, and asked Blazdell what all this Bustle meant, who acquainted them with his Business; they advised the Marquis to sub- mit. One of them in particular, exhorted him 'not to oppose the Officers of Justice,' promising that, by some Means or other, he would find Bail for him.----------Overcome by such Persuasions, he walked to the Coach, and Blazdell carried him to his House.---------- The Marquis had not been long there, before five Gentlemn came from Marybone; one of them, 'whose Mein and Dress spoke him a Person of Note, said to the Bailif, with a very discontented Accent, "Mind, Blazdell, if that be your Name, you shall be answerable for that Man, Body for Body.' (pointing to the Marquis) "and if any Thing amiss befalls him; I will call you to an Account for it. In the mean Time, I insist that a Man whom I have here, stay with him all Night, to attend upon him till Tomor- row, when we shall canvass this Affair, and terminate it one Way or other." The Bailiff made no Objection to this Proposal; and the Gentlemen there- upon took Leave of the Marquis; but about Midnight, Blazdell, with his Italian Attendant, 'bolting into the Marquis's Room, and taking hold of his Safe-guard, said to him, "Friend, you'll be pleased to take yourself away, no Company-keepers are allowed of here; who knows what you two may attempt? Come walk away." 'The Marquis flew into an inexpressible Rage upon being thus depriv- ed of a Man, whom he looked upon as the Pledge of his Liberty; the Bailiff artfully took Advantage of his Ferment. "I'll have no such Noise in my House, Sir! It will be best to carry you to the County-Goal, and there you will be safe without any Keeper; and when the Gentlemen call To-morrow, I will let them know how I have disposed of you." the Marquis swallowed the Bait, imagining he would be secure from any other Attempt in a Prison, and made no Objection against going, which they immediately set about. 'When the Coach came to the Water-side, the Marquis was not so ig- norant of London, but he began to apprehend that something extraordi- nary was designed against him: The People, indeed, got about the Coach, but as the Marquis knew very little English, and Blazdell told them, that it was a French Fellow, who designed to give his Creditors the Slip, and that he was carrying him to the Marshalsea, they began to drop away. This Impediment being now over,-----when they came to the proper Place, the Bailiff and his Company alighted, and took the Marquis thro' a narrow Passage which led to the River, where a Boat was ready to receive him. The Marquis drawing back with some Violence, the Italian Follower drew a Pistol, and swore he would blow his Brains out, if he rode resty, and did not sit down in the Boat, which accordingly carried him on Board the Ves- sel a little below the Tower. When they were seated in the Cabbin, the Bailiff's first Salutation was, that every good Son was glad to see his Father, and that he was in a fair Way of having that Pleasure.----- They continued falling down to Gravesend, and the Marquis being now and then in extreme Transports of Passion, and crying out, the Bailiff told the Men in the Vessel, that the Gentleman had been bit by a mad Dog, and that they were going to try the Salt-Water with him, The Seamen deposed at the Secretary's Office, that this was what the Bailiff said to them over and over, and that it was not till they were very near Gravesend, that he had spoke a Word of going over to Calais. Being landed in France, and delivered into the Hands of his Father's Agents, who conveyed him to the Place of his Destination in Paris, we shall here take Leave of our unhappy Marquis, who is now supposed to be languishing in Prison, possibly for the Remainder of his Days. From </div> <h5>Page3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> From the Boston Gazette, November 10, 1755. HISTORY gives us an Account of a General of an Army who was of mean Birth and Parentage. and his father was a Potter.-----This General having once beseiged a Town was addrest by some People on the Walls in this contemptuous Manner.-----"Potter where will you get Money to pay your Troops?" To which he bravely answered, "I will tell you when I have taken your City."-----It is very like, this honest Warrior, had he been asked, where he would get Provisions, to feed his Soldiers, would have answered in much the same Manner. I can tell you a story of another General, who undertook a March of about one Hundred and ten Miles----------His March was very cauti- ous and very slow-----for in five Months he advanced about sixty Miles, and in that Time his Army consumed as much Bread and Meat as al- most caused a Famine, and then decamped for want of Provisions----- ----------Indeed I never heard who or what this General's Father was, or whether ever he had one, but from Circumstances I have heard of touching him, shreudly guess he was of Dutch Extract, or some Way related to that People. It is said of John Duke of Marlborough, that he spent the Nation vast Sums of Money, but then he had always something to show for it,-----He seldom or ever waited for the Enemy to attack him, but followed them to their own Quarters, and in every Battle was victorious-----Some Generals have expended or occasioned the Expence of as great Sums in Proportion, and had nothing to show-----'twas thought indeed they would have been hanged or broke, but they took their Flight-----Some to France, some to the Highlands of Scotland, and others among the wild Indians of America.---------- Very like you have heard of Oliver Cromwell,-----they tell us his Ghost appeared lately in England-----He came to offer his sage Advice and appeared very mild-----I am apt to think, if he should appear to some other Folks, he would "grin horribly-----a ghastly Smile"----------This great General we are told, once shot two or three of his Men for refusing upon some Pretence about Pay, to obey Orders to march, after which Things went on well.-----I suppose the Parliament alway supplied him with Provisions enough-----at least he knew there was enough where he was going, and the Men ought to have trusted for their Pay till they had done their Work-----however, this General differed much from another I have some where read of many Years ago, who tho' a Pagan Chief and so much Christian Love even to his Enemies, that he threatened to shoot the first of his own Men that offered to pursue, tho' by that Means they might have put them all to the Sword. A General of an Army may be compared to a Servant in Trust, sent on a very important Errand-----if he does his Business well, he shall have the Reward of a good and faithful Servant; but if he stops by the Way, and spends his Money idly, he shall be beaten with many Stripes. I would never chuse to have a Servant, whose Father or intimate Friend would be my Rival in Business, for I should think there would be the greatest Hazard of his betraying my Interest: And whoever depends on a General whose Friends and Countrymen are in an Interest diametrically opposite to theirs, will depend on a broken Reed.----- To speak a little of America----- When New-England Men took Cape Breton, they had a New-England General-----they went upon they most daring Enterprize and succeeded well, for they were all hearty in the Cause-----that General (I mean the true-hearted Pepperrell) never called a Council of War to know whether it was proper to proceed or not, for he knew his Orders; he pushed on under great Disadvantages, for he was both brave and true-----he knew the Salvation of his Country was at Stake, and he chose rather to die than be- tray his Country. General Pepperrell took Louisbourg in a few Weeks, with about three Thousand New-England Men-----I have heard of another General who some Centuries ago was as many Months on a March to a Fort of not half the Distance, nor half the Strength, and never saw it-----'tis true, he was no New-England Man, but he had at least an Hundred Thousand Men as brave as New-England Men-----The first of these Generals met with the greatest Reward, viz. the Euge of his Sovereign and the Applause of his Country: If you ask what Sort of a Reward the other had, I cannot tell you-----whether he was applauded or disgraced upon his Return, or what became of him finally, History is silent.----- LONDON Vulneris id genus est quod cum sanabile non sit Non contestari tutius esse patem. OVID. A War with France is certainly not to be wished for by England. But if France is resolved to destroy England, then it is better to begin War than to be destroyed without a Chance. War then is to be gone in- to as the least of two Evils. Now France, by fitting out such a Fleet as could make her Mistress of the Seas, was taking into her Hands the Power of destroying us at her Will: and our Liberties and Independency, if once they had the Superiority at Sea, must depend on her pleasure. She shew- ed her Will by her Attempts on our Trade in all Parts of the Earth, from the Line to the Polar Circles: The Empire of America she projected, and pursued the Project for many Years, by peopling the most Northern Part as a Nursery of warlike Men, and then the Southern Mouths of the Missisippi. Next she strove to join thesr two; which would give her the absolute Power of America. By making a Chain of Garrisons from Canada to the Mouths of the Missisippi, she backed all our Settlements, and might at Pleasyre destroy them by drawing over the Indians West of that River, who are infinitely more numerous, and less effeminated by Luxury, than the Eastern ones. But if she did not do that, she must destroy us, as soon as this Communication quietly takes Place, by Trade and Planting. For as those Settlements and Lands on Missisippi back all our Plantations, she will have Corn and Flour in the same Latitudes as New-York and Philadelphia; Tobacco in the same Latitudes as Virginia; Rice in the same as Carolina; and Cattle and Lumber; or Timber, in all. She will have Men to carry on these by the Outlaws, Renegado's, and Discontented of the Several Colinies, since the French receive the Negroes, indented Ser- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> vants, and Bankrupts who run away to them, and carry them the Know- ledge of the different Branches of the Planting in which they were em- ployed in the English America. They have an easy Carriage by Boats down the Missisippi to the Balleries below New Orleans, and at the Mouth of that River, and from thense can supply their Sugar Colonies, where they will have a Market for Provisions and Lumber, as in Old France for Tobacco. Now that we have waked France, it is necessary to prevent her from being able to execute those Schemes, which must be our Ruin; So we for our own Safety must either break their Communication down the Missisippi, by taking Canada, or we must lose North-America and the Sugar Trade. If they have a Fleet superior to ours, we hold our All at their Discre- tion: Therefore we must prevent their having a Fleet. If we do not, or cannot do these Things effectually, it would have been better, with my Motto, not to have tampered. WILLIAMSBURG We have received further Accounts of the following Elections vis. For Prince William, Mr. Henry Lee, Mr.----------Bell. Fairfax, Mr. John West, Mr. George William Fairfax. Hampshire, Mr. Thomas Bryan Martin, Mr. Thomas Walker. ADVERTISEMENTS. RAN away, about six Weeks ago, from the Subscriber, in Lunenburg, a Negroe Fel- low named Dick about 18 Years of Age, Virginia born with a yellowish Complexion, had on an old Hat, a Virginia Cloth Jacket, filled with white Yarn, a VirginiaCloth Shirt, a Pair of Leather Breeches, without Seams between the Thighs, Plaid Stockings, a Pair of double stitched Shoes, has a remarkable large Foot, and the Bite of a Dog up- on his Ham. Whoever takes up the said Runaway, shall have a Pistole Reward if taken up in the County, two if out of the County, and in Virginia; or out of the Colony Five. John Bruton. Annapolis, January 10th, 1756. EIGHTEEN POUNDS REWARD. RAN away from the Subscribers last Night, the following Servants, viz. Robert Pearce, a Convict, belonging to Patrick Creagh, by Trade a Ship Carpenter, about 30 Years of Age, a tall thin Man, with a large Scar down his left Leg, another on one Side of his Face; had on when he went away a brown Wig, Country Cloth Waste- coat, Cotton Breeches, Country Stockings and Shoes, and Oznabrig Shirts. Henry Dellamore, an indented Servant, belonging to said Creagh, by Trade a Caulker, a short well made Man, fresh Complexion, and black Beard, had on when he went away a brown Wig, a greay Coat with white Mettal Buttons, a black Wastecoat and Breeches a dark Watch Coat, Oznabrig and white Shirt, and Oznabrig Trowsers. William Aiton, a COnvict, belonging to Gamaliel Butler, by Trade a Joiner, about five Feet, 3 or 4 Inches high, about twenty eight Years of Age, has a Scar in his Lip and lost some of his fore Teeth; and born in England; had on when he went away a green Wastecoat without Sleeves, a dark color'd Frock, Country Shoes and Stockings, a Pair of Leather Breeches, a Felt Hat, and short brown Hair: They have with them several other Cloaths, and a Chest of Carpenter's and Caulker's Tools, and likewise took a Yaul with them belonging to the saif Creagh, with a white Bottom, and her upper Works painted red, two Pair of Oars, two Spirit Sails, Rudder and Tiller. Whoever takes up the said Servants and Boat, or any of them, and secures them so that their Ma- sters may have them again, shall have Five Pounds Current Money, Reward, for each of the Servants, and three Pounds like Money for the Yaul, &c. and reasonable Charges allowed, if either of them be brought home, to Patrick Creagh, Gamaliel Butler. N.B. There are two Servants that are supposed to have gone with them, viz. Thomas Griffin,belonging to Stephen Bradley, Esq.; by Trade a Bricklayer, a young thin Man: the other belonging to Dr. George Stewart, a tall thin Fellow, who calls himself a Vint- ner and Cook. CAME to my Plantation in King-William County, a light grey Mare, four Feet, four Inches high, branded on the near Buttock ∞ has a dark Spot on one of her Shoulders. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. || Thomas Fox, VIRGINIA, ss. By the Hon. ROBERT DINWIDDIE, Esq; his Majes- ty's Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia: A PROCLAMATION. For taking off the Prohibition against the Exportation of Wheat, Bread, and Flour. WHEREAS upon Consideration formerly had of the violent Drought, which was likely to occasion a short Crop, and the great Scarcity of all Grain, it was found necessary to prohibit the Ex- portation of the same; and whereas it has been since represented to me, that there is no Occasion to continue the said Prohibition in Re- gard to Wheat, Bread and Flour, and that it will tend greatly to the Benefit and Advantage of this Colony, to have a free Exporta- tion of the same. I have thereofre thought fit, by and with the Advice of his Majesty's Council, to issue this Proclamation, hereby taking off the said Prohibition; upon giving Bond and Security be- fore taking any of the said Articles on Board to return Certificates, in four Months of their being landed in some of the British Colonies in Madeira from the Consul in six Months. And I do hereby re- quire the Officers of his Majesty's Customs, to take Notice, that the same is made void and of no Effect, with Regard to so much thereof, as respects the above Articles. Given under my Hand at the Coucnil-Chamber in [torn, illegible] this 11th Day of in the Twenty N[torn, illegible] Majesty's Reign, Anno Domini 1755. ROBERT DINWIDDIE GOD SAVE THE KING. <div> <h5>Page4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on Meherrin River, in Southampton County, a middle siz'd gray Horse, undocked, branded on the near Buttock with something resembling this Mark ♀. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. ¶ Joshua Dawson. To be SOLD by the Subscriber living in Spotsylvania County, A TRACT of Land lying in Caroline County, containing about five hundred Acres, with two good Orchards, a convenient Dwelling-House, and a new build Water Mill thereon, most Part of it is good and fit for Cropping, and convenient to the Ware- houses on Pamunkey River. Also to be sold by the Subscriber, several other Tracts of Land, with or without Plantations thereon, for Cash, Bills of Exchange, or Tobacco, William Waller. To be SOLD for Ready Money on Wednesday the 21st of this Instant, TWENTY choice Virginia born SLAVES, and all the Rest of the personal Estate belonging to Nathaniel Crawley, junior, at his Plantation in York County, taken by Execution obtained in the County of York, by Hannah Crawley against the said Crawley. Samuel Reade, Sheriff of York County. STRAYED or stolen from the Subscriber living in James-City County, about the End of September last, a light grey Mare, branded on the Buttock with a Dot, has an hanging Mane and Switch Tail and marked with a Slit in the Right Ear, and a Crop in the Left. Also a gray Mare Colt, two Years old next Spring, neither docked nor branded. Whoever brings the said Mare and Colt to me, living near Glass's Ordinary, or gives Intelligence of them so that I may have them again, shall have Half a Pistole Reward, by || William Harrison. TAKEN up by the Subscriber living in Augusta County, near the Court-house, a Bay Horse, about thirteen Hands high, has a Star in his Forehead, and branded on the near Buttock T. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. || John Colter. [JUST PUBLISHED;] And to be Sold at the Printing-Office, (Price 3s.) THE METHOD and Plain PROCESS FOR MAKING POT-ASH; EQUAL, if not SUPERIOR, To the best Foreign POT-ASH. PUBLISHED, In Consequence of the late Encouragement granted by PARLIAMENT for that Purpose. By THOMAS STEPHENS. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Amelia County, a black Horse, branded on the near Buttock thus C- and dock'd. The Owner may have him of me, pay- ing as the Law directs. ¶ Robert Cowsins. To be SOLD. A Valuable Tract of Land in Hanover County, about ten Miles above the Court-house situate on [smudge, illegible] main Road that leads up the middle Fork from the Southanna Bridge, to the Fork Church, from which it is distant about two Miles. The Land is good for Cropping, lies quite level, is well wooded and watered, and is very convenient to several good Mills; there is good Ground, well fenced sufficient to work four Hands; there is on it a good Dwelling-house with two Brick Chimnies, sash'd above and below, and well under pinn'd; a well built Store with Compters, Shelves, Glass-Press and Drawers; also another Store plank'd above and below; a Kitchen; a Dairy with a Cellar under it; a Smoak-Hoose, Hen-House, Barn. large Tobacco House, framed and double teir'd; an exceeding good well fixt Stable and Chair Shed; a large Garden and Yard neatly pailed in; the Garden is well stored with all Sorts of Garden Stuffs, Flowers, &c. a young Or- chard, and several Fruit Trees. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may see the Land, and know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber living on the Premisses. James Mills. WHEREAS Lawrence Dully, Pedlar owes to the Subscribers the Sum of One Thou- sand Pounds Current Money of Virginia, and has given us a Bill of Sale for his whole Effects and Debts of every Kind, 'til the said Sum is paid. These are therefore to give Notice to all Persons indebted to the said Lawrence Dully, not to pay him any Money or other Effects for the Payment of any Debts due to him, but to make the Payments to us who will indemnify them from any Claim that the said Dully may bring against them. ||10|| Andrew Anderson, Henry Ritchie, John Gilchrist, John Deans, James Young. Norfolk, December 19th, 1755. WHEREAS Capt John Stewart, who advertised in the Gazette of the 12th Instant, a Quantity of fine Indico Seed, of the Guatamala Kind, fresh imported from South- Carolina, has put the greatest Part thereof into my Hands. I do hereby give Notice, that I will supply any Gentlemen therewith, at Six Pistoles per Bushel; or if any Person will take a Barrel, which contains about five Bushels, I will supply them at five Pistoles per Bushel, the Money to be paid on the Delivery of the Seed, at Norfolk, or without fail, at next April General Court, between the 20th and 30th of the said Month. No less Quantity than a Bushel will be sold to any Person. Robert Tucker. To be SOLD on the first Thursday in February next, at the Court-house Door in Smithfield Town; [torn, illegible] Houses belonging to the Subscriber in the said Town; also a choice [torn, illegible] European Goods; the said Goods will be set up in Lots of about 20 £. [torn, illegible] will be given 'til the 10th of April next; the Purchaser giving [torn, illegible] Miles Wills. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> To be SOLD at King-William Court-House, the 15th Instant, pursuant to the Will of Mr. Armistead Burwell, deceased, THE Remainder of his Lands in King-William County, being 1600 Acres, within five Miles of Aylet's Warehouse. For Conveniency of the Purchasers, the Whole will be laid off in Lots. Credit will be given 'til the 10th of June next, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, as usual to Lewis Burwell, Nathaniel Burwell, } Executors. To be SOLD, by the Subscriber, at the College, A VERY good Coachman, and many other valuable Negroes, belonging to the Estate of the late Dr. William Dawson, deceased. Six Months Credit will be allowed. For further Particulars enquire of Thomas Dawson, Administrator. THE Subscriber intending to leave the Raleigh Tavern, about the 25th of July next, desires the Favor of all Persons indebted to settle their Accounts before that Time which will oblige their Very humble Servant, Alexander Finnie. To be SOLD, the 2d Tuesday in February next, by Virtue of an Execution is- sued out of the General Court; A Brick House and Lot in the Town of Hampton, lately belonging to Alexander Ha- milton, deceased. Twelve Months Credit is allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security as usual. 9 Cary Selden, Sheriff of Elizabeth-City County. THIS is to give Notice to all Persons indebted to James Gray and John Gilchrist, Merchants of Tappahannock, on Account of John Elphinston and Company, Mer- chants of Aberdeen, to come and settle with James Elphinston at Tappahannock, without further Delay, otherways must expect to be proceeded against as the Law directs, with all convenient Dispatch. 10|| James Elphinston. Williamsburg, October 28, 1755. NOW in the Public Goal of this City, a Negroe Man, named James, who says he belongs to Adam Porter, in North-Carolina: He hath been in Warwick Goal two Months, according to Law. The Owner may have him of me, on paying Charges. t.f. Thomas Penman, K.F.G. To be LET and ENTERED on immediately, A VERY commodious Dwelling-House, with a Well of very good Water, Out- Houses, Garden pailed in, and other Conveniences, in perfect good Order, and very convenient for a private Family, or Lodgers, and situated in one of the most agree- able Parts of the Town: Also one other very good Dwelling-House, well accoutrements with Out-Houses, Garden, Well, fine large Stable and Coach-Hourse, &c. situate on the main Street, the lower Side of the Market Place. t.f. Philip Ludwell. Just PUBLISHED, THE Virginia ALMANACK, for the Year of our LORD GOD, 1756. Being [smudge, illegible]SENTILE, or LEAP-YEAR. Wherein are contained, the Locations, Conjunctions, Eclipses; the Sun and Moon's Rising anf Setting; the Rising, Setting; and Southing of the Heavenly Bodies; Weather; Court Days; an exact List of the English Navy; a List of the Council, and House of Burgesses, of Virginia; a Summary of the whole House of Commons; several useful Tables; Description of the Route through the Continent; Description of the Road to the Ohio; Poetry; Prudential Ad- vice, &c. &c. Calculated according to Art; and referred to the Horizon of 38 Degrees of North Latitude, and a Meridian of Five Hours West from the City of London; fitting Virginia, Maryland, North-Carolina,</em? &c. By THEOPHILUS WREG, Philoman. [Price Seven Oence Half-penny each, or, Five Shillings per Dozen.] SCHEME of a LOTTERY, FOR raising the Sum of £. 6875, for the further Protection of his Majesty's Sub- jects against the Insults and Incroachments of the French, Pursuance of an Act of Assembly, passed the 9th Day of July last. This LOTTERY consists of 25,000 Tickets at 21s. 6d. each, 2050 of which are Prizes, of the following Value: <table><tbody><tr><td>Number of Prizes.</td> <td>Value in Current Money.</td> <td>Total Value.</td> </tr><tr><td>1 of</td> <td>£. 2000</td> <td>£. 2000</td> </tr><tr><td>2 of</td> <td>1000</td> <td>2000</td> </tr><tr><td>4 of</td> <td>500</td> <td>2000</td> </tr><tr><td>5 of</td> <td>200</td> <td>1000</td> </tr><tr><td>6 of</td> <td>150</td> <td>900</td> </tr><tr><td>8 of</td> <td>100</td> <td>800</td> </tr><tr><td>15 of</td> <td>50</td> <td>750</td> </tr><tr><td>50 of</td> <td>20</td> <td>2000</td> </tr><tr><td>150 of</td> <td>10</td> <td>1500</td> </tr><tr><td>1810 of</td> <td>5</td> <td>9050</td> </tr><tr><td>------</td> <td></td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td>2050 Prizes,</td> <td>amounting to</td> <td>£. 20000 Total Value.</td> </tr><tr><td>22950 Blanks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25000 Pistoles,</td> <td>at 21 s. 6 d. each is</td> <td>£. 26875</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>To be paid in Prizes,</td> <td>20000</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>------</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>£. 6875 to be applied to the particular Purposes by the said Act, directed, for the Protection of the Country.</td> </tr></tbody></table>If 20,000 Tickets are disposed of by the 11th Day of Decembernext, the drawing of the Lottery will then begin at the Capitol in Williamsburg; and the Tickets remaining unsold will be drawn on Account, and for the Benefit, of the Country; but if there should be more than 5000 Tickets remaining unsold on that Day, then the drawing of the said Lottery is to be put off 'til the 6th Day of May next. As soon as the Drawing is finished, the Prizes will be published in the Gazette, and the Money paid to the Possessors of fortunate Tickets, if demanded in Six Months after. But the Prizes, not demanded in that Time, will be deemed as generously given for the Use of the Country, and be applied accordingly. The Persons following are appointed Managers of this Lottery, viz. John Robinson, Charles Carter, Peyton Randolph, Esqrs. and Landon Carter, Carter Burwell, Benjamin Waller, and James Power, Gentlemen, who have given Bond and Security, and are on Oath, for the faithful Performance of their Trust. TICKETS are to be sold by the said Managers, at their respective Dwellings. </div> WILLIAMSBURG: Printed by WILLIAM HUNTER; at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE; by [torn, illegible] may be supplied with this Paper. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> January 9, 1756 No. 260 THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, With the freshest ADVICES, FOREIGN and DOMESTICK. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The two remaining Letters of the Reverend Mr. George< Whitefield's, promised in Gazette, No 256. LETTER III. Lisbon, March 1754. My dear Friend, PROVIDENCE still detains us at Lisbon, and therefore I know you will be enquiring what more News from thence?------ Truly as extraordinary as ever.------For I have now seen the Solemnities of an Holy Thursday, which is a very high Day in this Metropolis, and particularly remarkable for the grand Illuminations of the Churches, and the King's washing twelve poor Men's Feet------Through the Interest of a Friend I got Ad- mittance into the Gallery where the Ceremony was performed.------ It was large and hung with Tapestry; one Piece of which represented the humble Jesus washing the feet of his Disciples.------Before this, upon a small Eminence, sat twelve Men in black.------At the upper End, and several other Parts of the Gallery, were Sideboards of Gold and Silver Basons and Ewers molt curiously wrought; and near these a large Table covered with a Variety of Dishes, all Gold, set off and garnished after the Portuguese Fashion.------Public high Mass being over, his Majesty came in, attended with his Nobles [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] [damaged,illegible] made a most glittering and splendid Blaze.------The great Altars also of the other Churches were illuminated most profusely, and Silver Pots of artifi- cial Flowers, with a large Wax Taper between each, were fixed all round several of them.------Between these were large Paintings, in black and white representing the different Parts of our Savior’s Passion.------And, in short, all was so magnificently, so superstitiously grand, that I am persuaded seve- ral Thousand Pounds would not defray the Expences of that one Day.------ Go which Way you would, nothing was to be seen but Illuminations with- in, and Hurry without.------For all Persons, the crowned Heads themselves not excepted, are obliged on this Day to visit seven Churches or Altars, in Imitation of our Lord's being hurried from one Tribunal to another, before he was condemned to be hung upon the Cross.------I saw the Queen pass by in great State to visit three of them.------Velvet Cushions were carried be- fore her Majesty, and Boards laid along the Streets for herself and Retinue to walk on.------Guards attended before and behind, and Thousands of Spectators stood on each side to gaze at them as they passed along.------ Being desirous of seeing the Manner of their Entrance, we got into the last Church before they came.------It was that of St. Domingo, where was the Gold Altar before mentioned, and at which her Majesty and her Train knelt about a Quarter of an Hour.------All the while the Dominican Friars sung most surprisingly sweet.------But as I stood near the Altar, over against the great Door, I must confess my very inmost Soul was struck with secret Hor- ror, when looking up, I saw over the Front of the great Window of the Church, the Heads of many Hundred Jews, painted on Canvas, who had been condemned (by what they call the Holy Inquisition) and carried out from that Church to be burnt.------Strange Way this, of compelling People to come in ! Such was not thy Method, O meek and compassionate Lamb of God! Thou camest not to destroy Men's Lives but to save them. ------But Bigotry is as cruel as the Grave.------It knows no Remorse.------ From all its bitter and dire Effects, good Lord deliver us.------But to return to the Queen.------Having performed her Devotions, the departed, and went in a Coach of State, I believe, directly from the Church to her Palace, and I believe sufficiently fatigued. For, besides walking thro' the Streets to the several Churches, her Majesty also, and the Princesses, had been engaged in waiting upon and washing the Feet of twelve poor Women, in as pub- lic a Manner as the King.------In our Walk home we met his Majesty with his Brother and two Uncles, attended only with a few Noblemen in black </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Velvet, and a few Guards without Halberts.------I suppose he was returning from his last Church, and as one may well imagine, equally fatigued with his royal Consort and Daughters.------When Church and State thus com- bine to be nursing. Fathers and nursing Mothers to Superstition, is it any Wonder that its Credit and Influence is so diffusive among the Populace?------ O Britain, Britain, hadst thou but Zeal proportionable to thy Knowledge, and inward Purity adequate to the Simplicity of thy external Worship, in what an happy and god-like Situation wouldst thou be! LETTER IV. Lisbon, April 13, 1754. My dear friend, AFTER the News sent you in my last, I thought our Lisbon Corres- pondence would entirely have been put a Stop to.------For up- on returning to my Lodging (as weary I believe as others that had been running from Church to Church all Day) Word was sent to me, that our Ship would certainly sail next Morning. This News I own, was not al- together agreeable to me, because I wanted to see the Conclusion of the Lent Solemnities.------However I made ready; and having dispatched my private Affairs over Night, was conducted very early in the Morning, by my kind Host, down to Bellem, where the Ship lay. We parted, the Wind promised to be fair ; but dying away, I very eagerly went ashore once more.--But how was the Scene changed! Before all tied to be Noise and Hurry------Now, all was hushed and shut up in the most awful and profound Silence. No Clock or Bell had been heard since Yesterday Noon, and scarce a Person was to be seen in the Street all the way to Lisbon.------ About Two in the Afternoon we got to the Place where (I had heard some Days ago) an extraordinary Scene was to be exhibited.------Can you guess what it was? Perhaps not; why then I'll tell you; " It was the Crucifixi- 'on of the Son of God, represented partly by dumb Images, and partly 'by “living Persons in a large Church belonging to the Convent of St. De 'Beat.'------Several Thousands crouded into it; some of which, as I was told, had been waiting there ever since Six in the Morning.------Through the kind Interposition and Assistance of a Protestant or two, I was not only admitted into the Church, but was very commodiously situated to view the whole Performance.------We waited not long before the Curtain was drawn up. Immediately, upon a high Scaffold, hung in the Front with black Bays, and behind with Silk purple Damask laced with Gold, was exhibited to our View an image of the Lord Jesus at full Length, crowned with Thorns, and nailed on a Cross, between two Figures of like Dimensions, repre- senting the two Thieves. At a little Distance on the right Hand was placed an Image of the Virgin Mary, in plain long Ruffles, and a kind of Widow- Weeds. Her Veil was Purple Silk, and she had a Wire Glory round her Head.------At the foot of the Cross lay, in a mournful pensive Posture, a living Man, dressed in Woman's Cloaths, who personated Mary Magdalen; and not far off stood a young Man in Imitation of the beloved Disciple: He was dressed in a loose green Silk Vesture, and bob Wig. His Eyes were fixed on the Cross, and his two Hands a little extended. On each Side, near the Front of the Stage, stood two Centinels in Buff, with formidable Caps and long Beards; and directly in the Front stood another yet more formidable, with a large Target in his Hand, We may suppose him to be the Roman Centarion.------To compleat the Scene, from behind the purple Hangings came out about twenty little purple vested winged Boys, two by two, each bearing a lighted Wax Taper in his Hand, and a Crimson and Gold Cap on his Head. At their Entrance upon the Stage they all gently bowed their Heads to the Spectators, then kneeled and made Obeysance, first to the Image on the Cross, and then to that of the Virgin Mary,------ When risen, they bowed to each other, and then took their respective Places over again it one another, on Steps assigned for them at the Front of the Stage. Opposite to this, at a few Yards Distance, stood a black Friar, in a Pulpit hung with Mourning. For a while he paused, and then, breaking Silence, gradually lifted up his voice 'till it was extended to a pretty high Pitch, though I think scarce high enough for so large an Au- ditory. After he had proceeded in his Discourse about a Quarter of an Hour, a confused Noise was heard near the Front great Door; and, upon turning my Head, I saw four long bearded Men; two of which carried a Ladder on their Shoulders, and after them followed two more with large gilt Dishes in their Hands, full of Linnen, Spices, &c. These, as I ima- gined( were the Representatives of Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea. On a Signal given from the Pulpit, they advanced towards the Steps of the Scaffold: But upon their first attempting to mount it at the watchful Cen- turion’s Nod, the observant Soldiers made a Pass at them, and [damaged, illegible] the Points of their Javelins directly to their Breasts.------[damaged, illegible] Upon this a Letter from Pilate is produced. The [damaged, illegible] his Head, and with Looks that bespoke a forced [damaged, illegible] the Centinels to withdraw their Arms. Leave being [damaged, illegible] ascend and having paid their Homage by kneeling [damaged, illegible] the Cross, and then to the Virgin Mary, they [damaged, illegible] Stage. Still the Preacher continued declaiming, [damaged, illegible} explaining the mournful Scene. Magdalen [damaged, illegible] and variously expressing her personated Sorrow; [damaged, illegible] regardless of all besides) stood gazing on the [damaged, illegible] </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Time it was near Three o Clock, and therefore proper for the Scene to be- gin to close. The Ladders are ascended, the Superscription and the Crown of Thorns are taken off, long white Rollers put round the Arms of the Image, and then the Nails knocked out which fastened the Hands and Feet. Here Mary Magdalen looks most languishing, and John, if possible, stands more Thunder struck than before. The Orator lifts up his Voice, and almost all the Hearers expressed Concern by weeping, beating their Breasts, and smiting their Cheeks. At length the Body is gently let down. Magdalen eyes it, and gradually rising, receives the feet into her widespread Handkerchief; whilst John (who hitherto stood motionless like a Statue) as the Body came nearer the Ground, with an Eagerness that be- spoke the intense Affection of a sympathizing Friend, runs towards the Cross, seizes the upper part of it into his clasping Arms, and with his dis- guised Fellow-Mourner , helps to bear it away. And here the Play should end, was I not afraid you would be angry with me if I did not give you an Account of the last Act, by telling you what became of the Corps after it was taken down. Great Preparations were made for the Interment. It was wrapped in Linnen and Spices, &c. and being laid upon a Bier richly hung, was afterwards carried round the Church Yard in grand Procession. The Image of the Virgin Mary was chief Mourner, and John and Magdalen with a large Troop of [illegible] followed after. Determined to see the whole I waited its Return, and in about a Quarter of an Hour the Corps was brought in and deposited in an open Sepulchre prepared for that Purpose; but not before a Priest, accompanied by several of the same Order, in splendid Vestments had perfumed it with Incense, sung to and kneeled before it. John and Magdalen attended the Obsequies; but the Image of the Virgin Mary was carried away and placed upon the front of the Stage, in order to be kissed, adored and worshipped by the People. This I saw them do with the utmost Eagerness and Reverence. And thus ended this Good Friday's Tragi-comical, superstitious, idolatrous Droll. ------A Droll, which, whilst I saw, as well as now when I am descri- bing it, excited in me a high Indignation.------Surely thought I, whilst attending on such a Scene of mock Devotion, if ever, now is the dear Lord crucified afresh; and I could then, and even now, think of no other Plea for the poor beguiled Devotees, than that which suffering Innocence put up himself for his Enemies, when actually hanging upon the Cross, viz. Father, forgive then, for they know not what they do.------There was but one Thing wanting to raise one's Resentment to the highest Pitch, and that was for one of the Soldiers to have pierced the Side of the Image upon the Cross.------This in all Probability you have heard hath actually been done in other Places, and with a little more Art, might, I think, have been performed here. Doubtless it would have afforded the Preacher as good, if not a better Opportunity of working upon the Passions of his Auditory, than the taking down the Superscription and Crown of Thorns, and wiping the Head with a blooded Cloth, and afterwards exposing it to the View of the People ; all which I saw done before the Body was let down. But alas! my dear Friend, how mean is that Eloguence, and how entirely destitute of the Demonstration of the Spirit, and of a divine Power, must that Oratory necessarily be, that stands in Need of such a Train of superstitious Pageantry to render it impressive!------Think you, my dear Friend that the Apostle Paul used or needed any such Artifices to excite the Passions of the People of Galatia, among whom, as he himself informs us, Jesus Christ was crucified, and evidently set forth? But thus it is, and thus it will be, when Simplicity and Spirituality are banished from our re- ligious Offices, and Arifice aud Idolatry seated in their Room. I am well aware that the Romaniffs deny the Charge of Idolatry; but after having seen what I have seen this Day, as well as at fundry other Time, since my Arrival here, I cannot help thinking but a Person must be capable of mak- ing more than metaphysical Distinctions, and deal in very abstract Ideas indeed, fairly to evade the Charge. If weighed in the Ballance of the Sanctuary, I am positive the Scale must turn on the Protestant Side. ------But such a Ballance these poor People are not permitted to make Use of! Doth not your Heart bleed for them? Mine doth I am sure, and I believe would do so more and more, was I to stay longer and see what they call their Hallelujah and grand Devotions on Easter Day.--- But that Scene is denied me.---The Wind is fair, and I must away. From the London Daily Advertiser. THE greatest Navy France ever had consisted of 115 Capital Ships, carrying 7080 Guns. In the last War we had in Commission above 10,000 Guns, and our Navy at present is near double of that of the French. Surely, if this naval Superiority of Power and Strength be well conducted, and honesty exerted, it is sufficient to destroy all the foreign Commerce of France, and to drive those Sons of Violence out of the com- mercial World, who refuse to live peaceably in it. What Sovereign Power in Christendom would be sorry to see this turbulent, restless, ambitious, thievish Power, overwhelm'd, and so crush'd as to be unable to disturb the Repose of Mankind for the future? Within about half a Century, [illegible] Am- bition cost Europe above a Million of Men's Lives, and above 5oo Mil- lions of Money. But this is not the only Evil its Pride and Ambition has introduced, it has also laid all Europe under a Necessity of keeping up a stand- ing military Force, by its continuing constantly armed, and erecting For- tresses on its Frontiers, always replete with the Sons of Rapine. But this answers no End, as by other Powers continuing armed likewise, the rela- tive Power of France is no greater, than it would be if it did not keep in Pay 10,000 Troops in Time of Peace For once let us exert our whole naval Strength, and leave Holland and the Empire to take Care of themselves, France must sink with the Destruc- tion of her Commerce, which our Fleets are able to compleat. If the Au- strian Netherlands are over-run, France will soon be glad to restore them, [damaged, illegible]the Pais Conque an Equivalent for her Ravages, when the [damaged, illegible]destroyed her Shipping, cut off her foreign Trade, and [damaged, illegible] When the Support and Supplies the French Com- [damaged, illegible] intercepted, the national Funds arising from Taxes [damaged, illegible] Army must dwindle, together with their Navigation [damaged, illegible] [damaged illegible] seen what it did in the Year 1672, when several [damaged, illegible] French King, and the King of England, had [damaged, illegible]Confederacy against it, we need not therefore be un- [damaged, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Let us not, then, suffer a Ship to rest in our Harbors, nor a Gun to ly in our Arsenals, till the French are entirely driven out of North America, and we have recovered our ancient Possessions. The Cod Fisheries, and the Furr Trade, &c. will then be all our own; the French will be deprived of the principal Seminary of their Sailors ; and the English recover the sole Possession of a Fishery worth more than Mines of Gold. This is our indubitable Right, this, 'tis our Duty to resume, and this we should have had in our Possession long ago, had we not been betrayed by a Faction. It is apparent that we have a Navy able to carry Conquest wherever it extends its Wings; a public Credit [illegible], unshaken; and resources in a rich People; whilst the French are most cruelly burdened already with Taxes on Trade, Industry, and all the Necessaries of Life ; and each pays four Times the Sum the English Commerce and Populace bear. Let us then lay our Hands on the Altar, and swear never to sheath the Sword, never to close the Gates of Janas, till we have reduced this restless, this proud, this persidious Nation to Reason, to Justice, to Peace; a Nation that has hitherto held for Honor what pleaseth, and for honest what pro- siteth; a People whose most candid Politicians teach, that no Treaty is to be observed, if the Interest of the Public requires that it should be broken: A Maxim held by them as just, for which they ought to be de- clared Enemies to the Human Race, and to be extirpated from the Face of the Earth, or at least to be so humbled as to be obliged to live peace- ably with their neighbouring Powers. This we might easily compass, if we would exert our antient Spirit, tread in the Steps of our Predecessors, and employ the Thunder God has put into our Hands. The restless Power, that, like the Devil " goes about amongst its Neighbours seeking whom it may devour," might soon be confined to its own Kingdom of Chains and Darkness if we would continue to exert our Naval Force, regardless of fallacious Terms of Peace, which will only be proposed to gain Breath for War. Whilst France has a large Fleet the World will never be at Peace. Her Navy must be ruined, or the Repose of Christendom renounced. No Treaty of Peace ought to be made with her till her Ships of War are de- stroyed, and she is limited never to build or buy above such a Number, as may render her unable to disturb the Peace of Mankind without the Dread of having all her Commerce ruined. By the good Conduct of the present Administration, to their immortal Praise be it spoken, the British Fleet is able at this present Juncture to back such Demands, and exact such Conditions which would be equally glo- rious to the Nation and salutary to Europe. ANTIGALLICUS. 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And similar to this, perhaps, if our most gracious Sovereign Lord and Master, can have a voluntary Promise, and most solemn Engagement from Mr. Monsieur, the Grand Monarch, of his making full Restitution, being forever hereafter a good Boy, and doing so, (I mean Wrong and Robbe- ry) no more, and will, and can believe, or give Credit to him, or at all confide in him, it may, perhaps, I say, be both gracious and Christian Condescension, and also not bad Policy, upon such Conditions, not to whip, but forgive him this Time; but I say, not without paying for the Rods which are held over him; and with which he doubtless might be severely whipt; but not to talk much about most Catholic or most Christian, it may upon these Conditions, be real Christian Condescension, Charity, and Humanity, to omit it at this time, and forgive him ; and more e- specially, as this is all that we can with any Reason possibly expect or hope for from the most severe Whipping and Correction. Our most gracious King seems averse, and far from even desiring to make any Acquisitions on any part of his Dominions, his whole Care and Concern has been to preserve and maintain the undoubted Rights and Pri- vileges of his people; and to that great and glorious End his Measures are preventive and defensive: But if such Endeavours fail of Success, the most vigorous Resolutions, and a speedy Execution of them, will certainly be justifiable, and doubtless soon follow from Compulsion, and that Ne- cessity, which has no Law, in order to confound, resist, and defeat our most persidious Enemies. I am, worthy Sir, Your humble Servant, Sept. 30, 1755. MATT. MODERATE. To Thomas Touchit, Esq; SIR, THE French still bite the Ends of their Fingers, and gnaw the Tips of their Thumbs at the Liberty taken by the English Press; espe- cially, your preaching to the Irish Brigades : For, you must know, their unhappy Wretches (perverted by French Jesuitism) notwithstanding all Orders </div> <h5>Page 3</h5</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Orders to the contrary, find Ways and Means slily to come at your Paper. Many of whom have began to reassme their Reason, and make nice En- quiries into the Truth of the Doctrine, which you have of late born very hard upon, viz " That the Love of our Country, which includes that of our Brethren, is Virtue in its most exalted State." And I can assure you, few who have honestly entered upon this Enquiry, but have come to the Resolution; that, that Religion which teaches the Hatred of our Country, and to slaughter at any Rate every one who differs from us in the Way of thinking, must itself proceed from Regions of Darkness; and cannot raise or be productive of any Merits in its Adherents, unless it be the Merits of holding a Post in the doleful Apartments of Death and Hell, and standing Centinel, in the hideous Receptacles of the damned. LONDON. Extract of a Letter from Gibraltar, Sept, 12. " The Prince of Morocco has made himself Master of the two Towns of Sallee, and laid a Fine of 70.000 Ducats on the Inhabitants; and 10,000 Ducats on each Christian Merchant's House ; robbed and plunde- red entirely that of Mr. Montenay, and afterwards ordered him to be bastinadoed to Death, being an English Subject, declaring the same Treat- ment to [illegible] Pettigrew, if he got him into his Custody (which it is hoped will not happen, as Commodore Edgecomb and another Man of War sailed Yesterday for Tetuan, to demand him). The Prince has or- dered his two Cruizers at Sallee to be immediately sent to Sea, and to take all the English they can meet with. "Tis said he intends marching to- wards Arzilla, Tangier, and Tetuan, with an Army of near 40000 Men, which has greatly alarmed the whole Coast." The present Spirit shewn by Great Britain in supporting her Colonies and Commerce, is such as raises the Attention, and at the same Time the Respect of all Europe; they see that however pacific in our Disposition, however void of Ambition, however tender of breaking Peace with our Neighbours, we are, when roused, capable of defending ourselves and exacting a just Satisfaction for any Injuries or Insults that may be offered us. We have now shewn the World, that the Dominion of the Sea is not an empty Claim; but such a one we can and dare assert whenever it becomes absolutely necessary. We never disturb our Neighbours with our Intrigues, we never encroach on their Territories, we never exert our Power to distress those who are weaker. But when we are threatened. de- ceived and encroached upon ourselves, then it appears to do ourselves Justice. In this State we stand at present. What the great Event will be, is in the Hand of Providence. But if we must plunge into a War, in Order to obtain what was secured to us by the most solemn Treaties of Peace, we have just Grounds to hope the Decision will be in our Favor. A good Cause, a fine Fleet, and intrepid Seamen, who have their Country's Honor at Heart, are, blessed be God, on the side of Britain. BOSTON, Sept. 12. By Capt. Hibbert, arrived at Marblehead from Cadiz, (which Place he left the 1lth of November last) we have the following Account, viz. That on the first Day of November, he was on Shore in the City, and as the Clock was striking 11 in the Forenoon, he felt a Shock of an Earthquake, which lasted about 3 Minutes ; That being sensible what it was, he imme- diately retired to the Mole, which was about a Quarter of a Mile from the House where he was when the Shock happened, where he met three other Masters of Vessels belonging to New England, and consulting with each other, whether it was best to go off on Board their Vessels, or to re- turn into the City again, three of their resolved to go off, and according- ly slept into one of their Boats; and after they had put off from the Mole, they saw a heavy Sea (about half a Mile distance) coming towards the Shore, that with Difficulty they got on Board the first Vessel, before the Sea came; that it immediately put the Shipping into great Disorder, and did some considerable Damage to them.------That as soon as the Sea came into shoal Water, it broke in a heavy Manner and very high, de- stroyed every Thing without the Walls, carried before it a great Length of the Town-Wall, dismounted several Batteries, and ran over a good deal of the lower part of the City------that all the Carriages and Passengers that were passing at that Time to and fro on the Neck that joins the City to the Continent, and many Hundreds, and some say Thousands, of People were lost, and particularly four eminent Merchants in Coaches were destroyed.------That about a Quarter of an Hour after the first Sea came, there came a second as awful, and about the same Space after came a third more awful, and beat on the Shipping and Shore in the same Man- ner; and that prodigious Damage is done to the Buildings.------That they had received Accounts from several Places adjacent where they had suffered much Damage:------That a Vessel from Bilboa bound to Cadiz, laden with Iron, was off Lisbon at the Time of the Shock, and there was such a Con- cussion as shook his Iron very much in the Hold :------That they had not had any Accounts from Lisbon when he came away, and that the People at Cadiz dreaded what Accounts they might receive from the Northern Parts of the Country. Extract of a Letter from Cadiz, November 4, 1755 ------"A great Earthquake happened the first Instant, and has occasi- oned great Confusion : This Day News came from Seville, that that Place has received Damage to the Amount of two Millions of Dollars:------That the Town of Algezire is entirely sunk; and that many little Villages are swallowed up, and great Damage done to the Shipping." By Capr. Collins, arrived at Cape Ann from Lisbon, we have the fol- lowing short and imperfect, but surprizing and melancholy Account, viz. That on the first of November past, at 11 o'Clock in the Forenoon, that fair, large, rich and noble City, was entirely shaken down by the Earth- quake which did so much Damage at Cadiz the same Day and Hour, as declared above, not a Building being left standing, but two Churches and the Mint-House; and that the Rubbish taking Fire, the whole of it was soon consumed to Ashes.------That the King being in the Country at the Time of the Shock, saved his Life, as did likewise Sir Henry Frankland, late of this Town, Knight, but it is said his Family perished. 'Tis also said, that the Shipping suffered very much, and that St. Ubes, a few </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Leagues below the City, was sunk, and all the People destroyed. It is said the City of Lisbon contained Two Hundred Thousand Inhabitants, and some pretend that One Hundred and Ten Thousand have now perished; but this we have no Authority to affirm. We may expect a more circum- stantial Account by the next Vessel. Capt Collins left Lisbon the 5th of November. Friday last Capt. Foss arrived here in 6 Days from Chignecio, in Nova- Scotia, who informs, that about a Week before he sailed, 7 of his Ma- jesty’s regular Troops being about some Business in the Woods at some Dis- tance from the Fort, without Arms, they were surprized and taken Pri- soners by the French and Indians; and that a little before, 3 or 4 other Soldiers had been captivated the Enemy, who are seen almost daily lurk- in the Woods near the Fort, and vastly exceed our People in Point of Sa- gacity and Stratagem. Last Tuesday Evening there were several hard Claps of Thunder, with sharp Lightning, a Thing uncommon at this season of the Year. And last Friday Evening, between nine and ten o'Clock, were some sharp Flashes of Lightning, but without Thunder, the Moon shining bright, and the Sky serene; and about a Quarter of an Hour after Ten, a con- siderable Shock of an Earthquake was felt by many People both in Town and Country, accompanied by a Noise, as usual, though not so very loud. WILLLIAMSBURG. We have received further Accounts of the following Elections, viz. For Albemarle, Mr. John Nicholas, Mr. William Cabell. Amelia, Mr. Thomas Tabb, Mr. Richard Booker. Goochland, Mr. John Payne, Mr. John Smith. Halifax, Mr. Samuel Harris, Mr. John Bates. Prince Edward, Mr. John Nash, Mr. Charles Anderson. Lonisa, Mr. Robert Anderson, Mr. Charles Barrett. A D V E R T I S E M E N T S. [JUST PUBLISHED;] And to be sold at the Printing-Office, (Price 3s.) Τ Η Ε METHOD and Plain PROCESS FOR MAKING POT-ASH; EQUAL, if not SUPERIOR, To the best Foreign POT-ASH. PUBLISHED, In Consequence of the late Encouragement granted by PARLIAMENT for that Purpose. By THOMAS STEPHENS. STRAYED or stolen from the Subscriber living in James-City County, about the End of September last, a light grey Mare, branded on the Buttock with a Dot, has an hanging Mane and Switch Tail and marked with a Slit in the right Ear, and a Crop in the Left. Also a gray Mare Colt, two Years old next Spring, either docked nor branded. Whoever brings the said Mare and Colt to me, living near Glass's Ordinary, or gives Intelligence of them so that I may have them again, shall have Half a Pistole Reward, by || William Harrison. TAKEN up by the Subscriber living in Augusta County, near the Court-house, a Bay Horse, about thirteen Hands high, has a Star in his Forehead, and branded on the near Buttock T. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. || Jebs Colter. To be SOLD, Two Lots in the Town of Fredericksburg, fronting the main Street, opposite to Fredericksburg Warehouse, whereon there is a convenient Dwelling-House, with seven Rooms in it, three of which are Fire Rooms, as also a Kitchen, Stable, Meat- House, Garden, Store-House, and a large commodious Warehouse, the Whole pailed in. Any Person intending to purchase may apply to William Cunningham, in Falmouth, or to John Sewars, in Fredericksburg. || VIRGINIA, ss. By the Hon. ROBERT DINWIDDIE, Esq; his Majes- ty's Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia: A P R O C L A M A T IO N. For taking off the Prohibition against the Exportation of Wheat, Bread, and Flour. WHEREAS upon Consideration formerly had of the violent Drought, which was likely to occasion a short Crop, and the great Scarcity of all Grain, it was found necessary to prohibit the Ex- portation of the same ; and whereas it has been since represented to me, that there is no Occasion to continue the said Prohibition in Re- gard to Wheat, Bread and Flour, and that it will tend greatly to- the Benefit and Advantage of this Colony, to have a free Exporta tion of the same. I have therefore thought fit, by and with the Advice of his Majesty's Council, to issue this Proclamation, hereby taking off the said Prohibition; upon giving Bond and Security be- fore taking any of the said Articles on Board to return Certificates, in four Months of their being landed in some of the British Colonies in Madeira from the Consul in six Months. And I do [damaged, illegible] quire the Officers of his Majesty's Customs, to [damaged, illegible] the same is made void and of no Effect, with [damaged, illegible] thereof, as respects the above Articles. Given under my Hand at the Council-[damaged, illegible] this 11th Day of December in the [damaged, illegible] Majesty's Reign, Anne Domini 1755 ROBERT [damaged, illegible] [damaged, illegible] </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> TAKEN up by the Subscriber living in King-William County, a Steer about Six Years old, of a red and white Color, mark'd with a Crop in each Ear, and the Ends of his Horns saw'd. He has been posted and appraised according to Law. The Owner may have him of me paying as the Law directs. Henry Gutbry. THESE are to acquaint the Freinds and Employers of the Subscriber, that he has re moved to Flower de Hundred, where he is to be found at the House of Mr. John Head at which Place an Apothecary's Shop will be kept by Robert Arbuthnot, where Drugs and Medicines of all Kinds are to be sold at reasonable Rates ; The House in Williamsburg where he formerly lived is to be sold; any person inclinable to purchase it may know the Terms, by applying to Mr. John Palmer, Attorney at Law, in Williams- burg, or to the Subscriber. Alexander Jameson. To be SOLD at public Sale, at Prince-George Court-House, on Tuesday the 13th of January ; FOUR valuable SLAVES for ready Money or Tobacco, or on a short Credit; the Money to be paid, or Bonds given to John Hood, for the Discharge of my debts. Henry Harvey. VIRGINIA, ss. By the Honorable Robert DINWIDDIE, Esq; His Majesty's Lieutenant Governor, and Commander in Chief of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia: To all to whom these Presents shall come. Greeting. WHEREAS Complaint hath this Day been made to me, by Captain Carter Harrison, That the following Persons have deserted from his Company, viz. Richard Wood, a Virginian, of a fair Complexion, well made, five Feet nine Inches high, and twenty Years of age. Charles Carter, a Virginian, of a fair Complexion, well made, twenty three Years of Age, and five Feet nine Inches high. Francis Roberts, a Virginian, of a swarthy Complexion, five Feet nine Inches high well set, twenty three Years of Age. Thomas Hensley, a Virginian, of a fair Complexion, well set, twenty Years of Age, five Feet nine Inches high. James Thomson, a Virginian, of a swarthy Complexion, five Feet ten Inches high, and twenty three Years of Age. THESE are therefore in His Majesty's Name, to require and command all Sheriffs, Constables, and other His Majesty's [illegible] People within this Colony, to make diligent Search and Pursuit, by Way of [illegible] and Cry, after the said Deserters, and them being found, to apprebend and carry before any one of bis Majesty's Justices of the Peace, within this Colony, to be dealt with according to Law. GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony, at Williamsburg, the Fifth Day of December One Tbousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-five, in the Twenty-ninth year of his Majesty's Reign. ROBERT DINWIDDIE To be SOLD, A Valuable Tract of Land in Hanover County, about ten Miles above the Court-house [illegible] on the main Road that leads up the middle Fork from theSouthanne Bridge, to the Fork Church, from which it is distant, about two Miles. The Land is good for Cropping, lies quite level, is well wooded and watered, and is very convenient to several good Mills; there is goed Ground, well fenced sufficient to work four Hands ; there is on it a good Dwelling house with two Brick Chimnies, sash'd above and below, and well under [illegible] a well built Store with [illegible] Shelves, [illegible]; also another Store plank'd above and below; a kitchen; a Dairy with a Cellar under it; a Smoak House, Hen House, Barn, large Tobacco House, framed and double teir'd an exceeding good well fixt Stable and Chair Shed; a large Garden and Yard neatly [illegible] in; the Garden is well stored with all sorts of Garden Stuffs, Fiowers, &c. a young Or- chard and several Fruit Trees. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may see the Land, and know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber living on the Premises. WHEREAS Lawrence Dully, Pedlar, owes to the Subscribers the sum of One Thou- sand Pounds Current Moncy of Virginia, and has given as a Bill of Sale for his whole Effects and Debts of every kind, 'til the said Sum is paid. These are therefore to give Notice to all Persons indebted to the said Lawrence Dully, not to pay him any Money or other Effects for the Payment of any Debts due to him, but to make the Payments to us who will indemnify them from any Claim that the sald Dully may bring against them. l0|| Andrew Anderson. Henry Ritchie. John Gilchrist. John Deans. James Young. Norfolk, December 19th, 1755. WHEREAS Capt. John Stewart, who advertised in the Gazette of the 12th Instant a Quantity of fine Indico Seed, of the Guatamala Kind, fresh imported from South Carolina, has put the greatest Part thereof into my Hands. I do hereby give Notice, that I will supply any Gentlemen therewith, at Six Pistoles per Bushel; or if any Person will take a Barrel, which contains about five Bushels, I will supply them at five Pistoles per Bushel, the Money to be paid on the Delivery of the Seed at Norfolk, or without fail, at next April General Court, between the 20th and 30th of the said Month. No less Quantity than a Bushel will be sold to any Person. Robert Tucker. To be SOLD on the first Thursday in February next, at the Court-House Door in Smithfield Town ; THE Lot and Houses belonging to the Subscriber in the said Town; also a [illegible] Parcel of European Goods; the said Goods will be set up in Lots of about 20s Sterl. per Lot. Credit will be given 'til the 10th of April next; the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, to Miles Wills. To be S O L D at King-William Court-house, the 15th Instant, pursuant to the Will of Mr. Armistead Burwell, deceased; THE Remainder of his Lands in King-William County, being 1600 Acres, within five Miles of Aylet's Warehouse. For Conveniency of the Purchasers, the Whole will [damaged, illegible]. Credit will be given 'til the 10th of June next, the Purchaser giving [damaged, illegible] to Lewis Burwell, Nathanial Burwell, Executors </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Amelia County, a black Horse, branded on the near Buttock, thus C- and dock'd. The Owner may have him of me, pay- ing as the Law directs. ¶ Robert Cowsens. To be LETT on easy Terms, THE Raleigh Tavern, with a fine Piece of Pasture Ground just behind it, and all its Improvements. Enquire of the Subscriber, George Gilmer. To be SOLD, by the Subscriber, at the College, A VERY good Coachman, and other valuable Negroes belonging to the Estate of the late Dr. William Dawson, deceased. Six Months Credit will be allowed. For further Particulars enquire of Thomas Dawson, Administrator. THE Subscriber intending to leave the Raleigh Tavern, about the 25th of July next desires the Favor of all Persons indebted to settle their Accounts before that Time which will oblige their Very humble Servant, Alexander Finnie To be SOLD, the 2d Tuesday in February next, by Virtue of an Execution is- sued out of the General Court ; A Brick House and Lot in the Town of Hampton, lately belonging to Alexander Ha- milton, deceased. Twelve Months Credit is allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security as usual. Cary Seiden, 9 Sheriff of Elizabeth-City County. THIS is to give Notice to all Persons indebted to James Gray and John Gilchrist, Merchants of Tappahannock, on Account of John Elpbinston and Company, Mer- chants of Aberdeen, to come and settle with James Elpbinston at Tappahannock, without further Delay, otherways must expect to be proceeded against as the Law directs, with all convenient Dispatch. 10|| James Elpbinston. Williamsburg, October 18, 1755. NOW in the Public Goal of this City, a Negroe Man, named James, who says he belongs to Adam Porter, in North-Carolina : He hath been in Warwick Goal two Months, according to law. The Owner may have him of me, on paying Charges. t.f. Thomas Perman, K. P. G. To be LET, and ENTERED on immediately, A VERY commodious Dwelling-House, with a Well of very good Water, Out- Houses, Garden pailed in, and other Conveniences, in perfect good Order, and very convenient for a private Family, or Lodgers, and situated in one of the most agree- able Parts of the Town: Also one other very good Dwelling-House, well accommodated with Out-Houses, Garden, Well, fine large Stable and Coach-House, &c. situate on the main Street, the lower Side of the Market Place. t.f. Philip Ludwell Just PUBLISHED, THE Virginia ALMANACK, for the Year of our LORD GOD, 1756 Being BISSEXTILK, or LEAP-YEAR. Wherein are contained, the Lunations Conjunctions, Eclipses; the Sun and Moon's Rising and Setting; the Rising, Setting and Southing of the Heavenly Bodies ; Weather ; Court Days on exact List of the English Navy; a Lift of the Council, and House of Burgesses, of Virginia; a Summary of the whole House of Commons; several useful Tables; Description of the Roads through the Continent; Description of the Road to the Ohio ; Poetry ; Prudential Ad- vice, &c. &c. Calculated according to Art; and referred to the Horizon of 38 Degrees of North Latitude, and a Meridian of Five Hours West from the City of London ; fitting Virginia, Maryland, North-Carolina, &c. By THEOPHILUS WREG, Philomat. [Price Seven Pence Half-penny each, or, Five Shillings per Dozen] SCHEME of a LOTTERY, FOR raising the Sum of £.6875, for the further Protection of his Majesty’s Sub- jects against the Insults and Incroachments of the French, in Pursuance of an Act of Assembly, posted the 9th Day of July laat. This LOTTERY consists of 25,000 Tickets at 21s, 6d. each, 2050 of which are Prizes, of the following Value: Number of Prizes. Value in Current Money. Total Value. 1 of £.2000 £.2000 1 of 1000 1000 4 of 500 2000 5 of 200 1000 6 of 150 900 8 of 100 800 15 of 50 750 50 of 20 1000 150 of 10 1500 1810 of 5 9050 2050 Prizes, amounting to L 20000 Total Value 22950 Blanks. 25000 Pistoes, at 21s. 6d. each, is £. 26875 To be paid in Prizes, 20000 £. 6875 to be appllied to the particular Purposes by the said Act directed, for the Protection of the Country. If 20,000 Tickets are disposed of by the 11th Day of December next, the drawing of the Lottery will then begin at the Capitol, in Williamsburg; and the Tickets remaining unsold will be drawn on Account, and for the Benefit of the Country but if there could be more than 5000 Tickets remaining unsold on that Day, then the drawing of the said Lottery is to be put off 'til the 6th Day of May next. As soon as the Drawing is finished, the Prize will be published in the Gazette, and the Money paid to the Possessors of fortunate Tickets, if demanded in Six Months after. But the Prizes, not demanded in that Time, will be deemed as generously given for the Use of the Country, and be applied accordingly. The Persons following are appointed Managers of this Lottery, viz. John Robinson Charles Carter, Peyton Randolph, Esqrs. and London Carter, Carter Burwell, Benjamin Waller, and James Power, Gentlemen, who have given Bend and Security, and are on Oath, for the faithful Performance of their Trust. TICKETS are to be sold by the said Managers, at their respective Dwellings. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> January 2, 1756 THE VIRGINIA[torn, illegible] With the freshest Advices,[torn, illegible] <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> ABSTRACT from a late AUTHOR I CANNOT, however, conclude this Topic without ob- serving, that as nothing but the great Reputation of his late Majesty King George in foreign Countries, and of his fixed Purposes to pursue the real Good and Happi- ness of his Kingdoms, could bring about Treaties so be- neficial to our Commerce, in so few Years as he did; so it is impossible, to reflect with Patience and Ingratitude of those Men who wickedly labored to disturb him, int the Midst of these his royal care, and to misrepresent, at that Time, his glorious Endeavours for the Good of his People. And if this great Prince did so much for us, even within the first two or three Years of his Reign, and still greater Things during every Year of his Reign afterwards, as I shall shew in it proper place: If this wise Monarch did so much for these Kingdoms, altho’ his whole Reign was dis- turbed with the Storms of Rebellion and Invasion, and domestic Ferments of another Kind too, what would he not have done for Commerce, if his Reign had been a Scene of desirable Quiet and Tranquility? Instead of undervaluing the important Things he did in this Respect, we ought rather to admire that he was able to do so much, when we could not reasonably ex- pect that he should have been able to do any Thing. And it may be further said with great Truth, that, as well during the Reign of his present Majesty, as of that of his Royal Predecessor, they have never made the least Attempt to invade the Rights of Trade, or Posses- sions of any State or Empire whatsoever; they never discovered and Glim- mering of low Artifice, Chicanery, or Perfidy in their Treaties or Negocia- tions with foreign Powers, nor the Shadow of an Intention to injure any in Relation of their territorial or commercial interest. On the contrary, the Royal house of Hanover have supported the Interest and Glory of this Nation by Measures of the most just, and most equitable, and the most hono- rable towards all Countries; and I wish I could say the like for some neigh- bouring Nations; but their present, as well as their past Conduct, would give the lie to it: For at this Time, without the least Cause or Provoca- tion on the Side of his most Britannic Majesty, his Dominions are most igno miniously attacked in the Face of the whole World; and what add to the Aggravation of the Baseness and Treachery is, that these very designs have been chiefly and most effectually mediating, ever since the last Treaty of Peace and Friendship and under the Disguise of the Sincerest Amity, and most honorable Intentions to preserve the Tranquility of Europe. Ought not such conduct as this to rouse all true Friends to the Trade and Interest of great Britain, to unite their zealous Endeavour to make the Remainder of his Majesty’s Reign as great and glorious as it has hitherto been, and not suffer it to be sullied with the Loss of any Part of his Domi- nions, especially those. Which are inestimable to the Kingdom, and which are, therefore, so shamefully invaded at present? If the Wise and Good have any Thing of Moment to offer at this Critical Time, either within Doors or without, for the true Interest and Honor of the Nation, let it be offered with Moderation and Strength of Argument, not with Rancour and Animosity, for this destroys the Splendor of Truth and right Reason. Let Britons not widen our Breaches, it is their Duty to heal them; Let us not debate, but act, when the Enemy is at the Door: let us demonstrate to the whole World that we are a united People, that we have all imaginable Rea- son to love and revere our most gracious Monarch, and to be warmly at- tached to the Support of his Royal House, and to the Trade and Glory of the Kingdom; that we are determined to be unanimous ti enable his Ma- jesty effectually to resent the Indignity which is now offered to the Nation; and to chastise and humble those who are the common Disturbers of the Peace and Tranquility of the whole World. And as the chief Expence du- ring the Reign of his late, as well as his present Majesty, has been, (as I hope to make appear at a proper Time) laid out upon the Royal Navy of this Kingdom, and our Magazines are at present plentifully filled with na- val and military Stores: As the naval Power of this Nation is much grea- ter now than it was before in any Period of Time, even compared with that of any other, or many Nations: And as we are in a Capacity to increase our naval Power to such a Degree as will soon make our Enemies tremble: As this is the real Situation of our public Affairs: we need no[missing, illegible] be intimidated by the Bullies of the World. Every true Friend to the Protestant Cause will cheerfully lend this helping Hand to scourge those whose Insolence and Treachery deserve it; and certain I am that thos[missing illegible] who shall do otherwise, and endeavour to distract his Majesty’s Counci[missing, illegible] at this Crisis, or to perplex the great Representative of the Nation, or th[missing, illegible] Public in general, with ill-timed Disputes and Controversies, can be as little[missing, illegible] Friends to the Protestant Interest, as to the Trade and Liberties of thes[missing, illegible] kingdoms: And such who shall attempt, in any Shape, to embroil ou[missing, illegible] public Affairs, at so important a Conjecture, deserve to be stigmatized, a[missing, illegible] unworthy to live under so mild, so gracious, and so free a Government [missing, illegible] they ought to be branded on the Forehead with a hot Iron; that they may [missing, illegible] be forever shunn’d and avoided, as Pestisential to Society, and fitte[missing, illegible] to live under a Popish Tyranny than a Government like this; of all des[missing, illegible] table Liberty and Freedom. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> [torn, illegible] </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [torn, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> an Abbe, and the Sprightliness of a Poet will do more Good in this Country than the Vivacity of a Duke who presumed, to speak of the Rights of the elder Branch over the younger, and alledge that the latter ought to enter into all Views or the former. But whatsoever may be the Abilities of the Abbe Bernis, Sir Benjamin Keene is under no Apprehension that he will make the Catholic King and his Ministry alter their Resolution not to de- prive his Subjects of the Advantages they derive from the Peace, or change their Opinion that they may hope for its Continuation; whilst the Object of the War between the French and the English is no other than the finding the antient Limits of Acadia and Nova-Scotia, which Lord Bolingbroke forgot to fix in the Treaty of Utrecht. Those Countries are so distant from the Spanish Possessions that they can give no just Ground of Umbrage to that Crown. the Duke Duras hath kept his Bed for ten Days, and receives no Company. Hence the Crowd at his Gate is not so great as formerly. Most of his Friends are afraid of making themselves Enemies by making their Court to him. Even the Swedish Minister hath, to be excused visiting him, thought proper to pretend Indisposition.” NEW-YORK, Extract of a Letter from Trenton, dated the 18th ult. ”A young Gentleman belonging to this Place, Williams Pidgeon, Esq; being lately back in the Country, near the Forks of Delaware, the In- habitants where he was, were alarmed, that the Indians were, on Monday Night last, to burn a small Town belonging to the Moravians, about 30 Miles from Eastan; that he with about 40 Men, went up there, and came to the Town just before Day, on Tuesday Morning, where the found is partly consumed with Fire, and still a Burning, and the Inhabitants all, except a few, that fled for their Lives, were killed.” Saturday Evening last an Express arrived here from Goshen, in Orange County, in this Province, by whom we are informed, that the People of that Place having received Advice that two Men were scalped by the Indians at Minisink, they dispatched our Informant in Order to know the Truth of the Matter; that he had not proceeded far before we was met by a Man on Horseback, who acquainted him, that the Day before, which was Thursday, the French Indians had set Fire to a small Village at Minisinks, about 30 Miles from Goshen; that he heard many Guns go off and several bitter Cries; and that he was of Opinion, he alone was the only Inhabitant that escaped, the Rest being either put to the Sword or carried into Captivity. EDINBURGH, Sept.1. They write from Fifeshire, that at St. Fort (a Gentleman’s Estate in the North Part of that Shire) on the Summit of a sandy Hill, that rises somewhat conical, there are a Number of round Heaps of Stones laid to- gether in a regular and uniform Manner, contiguous to each other, which, as they are evidently artificial, have always been taken for sepulchral Mo- numents or Tombs; upon opening one of them lately, there was the en- tire Skeleton of an human Body, inclosed in a Coffin of Slate Stones, the Bottom was composed of a large smooth Slate, the Sides were Slates set e- rect, the Head and Foot were two thick Ones; and the Whole covered with three Tire of Slates above each other, and all so exactly laid, as ne- ver to have admitted the smallest Quantity of Sand or Dust into the Cavity: The Bones measured from seven Feet in Length and are certainly the Remains of a very large Man: His Teeth were intirely fresh, and not one of them wanting; the most remarkable Thing about him was his Beard, of a red Color, and betwixt two and three Inches long, was found lying upon his Chin, so fresh and strong as to take a pretty sharp Pull to break it. A Physician from Edinburg’s coming there accidently after the Skeleton was interred, made them open another of these T umali; and after digging about six Feet, came up another Stone Coffin like the former but more re- gular and larger. The Remains of some Inscription plainly appeared, but could not be made legible by Cleaning. When the upper Part of the Coffin was removed, there appeared a Skeleton lying in Order with the Head to the East, as the other had been found. All the Bones were in their proper Order, and of an Ivory Color, firm and no Ways porous. The Length of this Skeleton measured seven Feet five Inches. It does not appear from any Records, that the Natives ever used this Manner of burying, or any People that ever invaded this Island except of the Danes against Scotland, was in the Year 1035, these Bones must have lain in the Ground 720 Years To what Cause will Naturalists assign the Preservation of these Skeletons and the long Beard thro’ such a long Tract of Time. BOSTON November 30. By the Honorable SPENCER PHIPS. Esq; Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief, in and over His Majesty’s Province of the Massachusetts- Bay in New-England S PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS in the Proclamation by me issued on the third Instant (wherein the Tribe Penobscot Indians are declared to be Ene- mies, Rebels and Traitors to his Majesty King George the Second) Men- tion is made of the Bounty or Encouragement granted by this Government to the marching Forces employed for the Defence of the Frontiers, to cap- tivate and destroy the Indians of that Tribe; but it is not therein set forth the Bounty allowed (for Prisoners and Scalps) to Volunteers who have or shall inlist and form themselves into Companies (under the Regulations mad by the Government in June last) and shall penetrate into the Indian Country, in Order to captivate or kill any of thesaid tribe: And whereas the Great and General Court, in their last Session, have agreed and voted to give the same Premiums to such Companies and particular Persons for killing and captivating the Penobscot Indians, as had before been allowed to such Companies and private Persons for Prisoners and Scalps of the Indians of the other Tribes with whom we are at War. I have therefore thought fit hereby to publish and declare the same; and in the Name, and on Behalf of this Government, to promise and engage, until further Order. That there shall be paid out of the public Treasury for every Penobscot Indian Captive that shall be taken by such Company, or any Part or De- tachment </div> <div class="column"> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> tachment thereof, and brought to Boston, The Sum of Two Hundred an Twenty Pounds; and for every Scapl of such Penobscot Indian, Two Hundred Pounds. And I do likewise promise to every private Person (being an Inhabitant of this Province; and not in the Pay of the Government) who shall capti- vate or kill any of the said Tribe, and shall produce such Captive, or Scalp (of the Indian so killed) at Boston, in Evidence thereof, to the Satis- faction of the Governor (or Commander in Chief) and the Council, there shall be paid for every such Captive One Hundred and Ten Pounds; and for every such Scalp One Hundred Pounds. Given at the Council-Chamber in Boston, the 13th Day of November 1755, and in the 29th Year of the reign of our Sovering Lord George II by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, De- fender of the Faith & c. By his Honor’s Command. J. Willard, Secretary. S. Phips. GOD Save the KING. PHILADELPHIA. Nov.6. Our Intelligence from the Frontiers since our last is as follow viz. That Mr. John Harris, who was thought to be missing, is returned and all his Party but eight, four of whom were killed by the Enemy, and four drowned in the Susqehanna on their Retreat: that is was supposed the Indians that attacked our People were chiefly Delawares, several of them being heard to talk that Language during the Skirmish: That a Party of our Indians, some about Shamokin, hearing the Engagement, went to Penn’s Creek, where they found, besides the dead Bodies of our Men a fresh Grave, in which lay a French Mohawk Indian, well dresses, that had been shot, whom they stripped and scalped: That the Night after the At- tack, the Indians burnt the House, Grain, &c, of one George Gabriel: That on the first Instant, Andrew Montour and Scarroyady, alias Monoca- tootha, came down to Harris’s Ferry from Shamokin, and being examined by several Persons of Credit, they related the following Particulars, viz., ”That about twelve Days ago some Delawares sent for said Montour, and Scarroyady, to come to them at Big Island, on which they with three more Indians, went up immediately and found six of the Delawares, and four of the Shawanese, who informed them that they had received a Hatchet from the French, on Purpose to kill what Game they could meet with, and to be used against the English, if they proved troublesome to them. This Account was particularly given from the Delawares; and they far- ther informed them, that they had received the Hatchet from the French, and they were determined to use it against the English while any of them were alive. They likewise said, that about Twenty one Days ago, a considerable Body of Indians, with about a Hundred French, amount- ing in all to about one Thousand five Hundred set out from Fort Du Quesne, to be divided, when they approached the Frontiers, into certain Di- visions, viz. Forty against Shamokin, Forty to come down to Juniata and Forty to Harris’s Ferry, and so on quite over the Province; and Andrew Montour said further, that there scouting Parities set out from Du Quesne, about 8 Days before the main Body mentioned above, and he supposed that some of these Parties, were those who engaged our People on Penn’s Creek, on their Return from Shamokin. The French design, it is said, to build a Fort at Shamokin. WILLIAMSBURG by a Vessel just arrived from Barbadoes we are informed, That on the 9th of November, Capt. Fortingham in a Sloop of War from Antigua, ar- rived at Barbadoes, and brought an Account that the Warrwick and Advice, two 60 Gun Ships, cruising off Martinico, had taken and sent inito An- tigua four French Ships, two of which were from Guinea, with about 7 or 800 Slaves, one from Bourdeaux, and one Homeward-bound, with Sugar. ----That the Day after they sailed, they were brought to by the War- wick, and the Officer that came on Board confirmed the above Account: Four Days after spoke a large French Ship from Canada, for Mantinico, who, in all Probability, would fall in with the above Ships cruising in that Latitude. We wish our Customers and happy New-Year. ADVERTISEMENTS. to be SOLD, A Valuable Tract of Land in Hanover County, about ten Miles above the Court-house situate on the main road that leads up the middle Fork from the Southanna Bridge, to the Fork Church, from which it is distant about two Miles. The Land is good for Cropping, lies quite level, is well wooded and watered, and is very convenient to several good mills; there is good Ground, well fenced sufficient to work four Hands; there is on it a good Dwelling-house with two Brick Chimnies, sash’d above and below, and well under pinn’d; a well built Store with Compters, Shelves, Glass-Press and Drawers; also another Store plank’d above and below; a Kitchen; a Dairy with a Cellar under it; a Smoak-house, Hen-House, Barn, large Tobacco House, framed and double teir’d; an exceeding good well fixt Stable and Chair Shed; a large Garden and Yard neatly pailed in; the Garden is well stored with all Sorts of Garden Stuffs, Flowers, &c. a young Or chard, and several Fruit Trees. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may see the Land, and know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber living on the Premisses. Jems Mills. Whereas Lawrence Daily,Pedlar, owes to the Subscribers the Sum of One Thou- sand Pounds Current Money of Virgina, and has given us a Bill of Sale for his whole effects and Debts of every Kind, ‘til the said Sum is paid. These are therefore to give Notice to all Persons indebted to the said Lawrence Dully,not to pay him any Money or other Effects for the Payment of any Debts due to him, but to make the Payments to us who will indemnify them from any Claim that the said Dully may bring against them. Andrew Anderson, Henry Ritchie, John Gilchrist, Johns Deans, James Young. Norfolk, December 19th, 1755. Whereas Capt. John Stewart, who advertised in the Gazette of the 12th Instant, a Quantity of fine Indico Seed, of the Guatemala Kind, fresh imported from South- Carolina, has put the greatest Part thereof into my Hands. I do hereby give Notice, that I will supply any Gentlemen therewith, at Six Pistoles per Bushel; or if any Person will take a Barrel, which contains about five Bushels, I will supply them at five Pistoles per Bushel, the Money to be paid on the Delivery of the Seed, at Norfolk, or without fail, at next April General Court, between the 20th and 30th of the said Month. No less Quantity than a Bushel will be sold to any Person. Robert Tucker. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> To be Sold [torn, illegible] Court-house Door in Smithfield Town; The Lot and Houses belonging to the Subscriber in the said Town; also a choice Parcel of European Goods; the said Goods will be set up in Lots of about 20&pound. Srerl. Per Lot. Credit will be given ‘til the 10th of April next; the Purchaser giving Bond and decurity, to Miles Wills. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Amelia County, a black Horse, branded on the near Buttock thus C- and cock’d. The Owner may have him of me, pay- ing as the Law directs. Robert Cowsens. To be SOLD at King-Williams Court-house, the 15th Instant, pursuant to the Will of Mr. Armistead Burwell, deceased; THE Remainder of his Lands in King-William County, being 1600 Acres, within five Miles of Ayler’s Warehouse. For Conveniency of the Purchasers, the Whole will be laid off in Lots. Credit will be given’til the 10th of June next, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, as usual to Lewis Burwell, Nathaniel Burwell,} Executors. To be LETT on easy Terms, THE Raleigh Tavern, with a fine Piece of Pasture Ground just behind it, and all its Improvements. Enquire of the Subscriber, George Gilmer To be SOLD, by the Subscriber, at the College, A VERY good Coachman, and other valuable Negroes, belonging to the Estate of the late Dr. William Dawson, deceased. Six Months Credit will be allowed. For further Particulars enquire of Thomas Dawson, Administrator. THE Subscriber intending to leave the Raliegh Tavern, about the 25th of July next, desires the Favor of all Persons indebted to settle their Accounts before that Time which will oblige their Very humble Servant, Alexander Finnie. THIS is to acquaint the Public, that the Subscriber intends to open a School, to teach Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, at the Free School near this City, where all Persons incline to send their Children may depend on having them well taken Care of, by Benjamin Welden N.B. The School will be opened the third Monday after Christmas. THESE are to acquaint the Friends and Employers of the Subscriber, that he has re moved to Flower de Hundred, where he is to be found at the House of Mr. Jobe Hood, at which Place an Apothecary’s Shop will be kept by Robert Arbuthnot, where Drugs and Medicines of all Kinds are to be sold at reasonable Rates: The House in Williamsburg where he formerly lived is to be sold; any Person inclinable to purchase it may know the Terms, by applying to Mr. John Palmer, Attorney at Law, in Williams- burg, or to the Subscriber. Alexander Jameson. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Freeman’s Bridge, in Sussex County, a red Steer, mark’d with a smooth Crop in the right Ear, and half Crop in the Left, he is about 12 Years old, and has been posted and appraised. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. John Mason. STOLEN from the Subscriber, living in Culpeper County, on the 9th of September last, a large well made Bay Gelding, with a black short Sprigg Tail and hanging Mane, no visible Brand; he paces very well, and was bred by Mr.Beverley Whiting in Gloucester: He is supposed to be taken by one of the Deserters from Fort Cumberland,on his Way Southward. Whoever brings him to moe shall have two Pistoles Reward; or whoever ap- prehends the Thief, fo that he be convicted, shall have five Pistoles Reward, paid by John Thompson. TAKEN up by the Subscriber living upon the Three notched Mountain inroad, Albemarle County, a gray Mare, about 4 Feet 4 Inches, a switch Tail, no Brand discoverable, supposed about 10 Years old, she has been here these 10 Months. She has been appraised at two Pounds ten Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, paying what the Law directs. George Robinson. Virginia, ss. By the Honorable ROBERT DINWIDDIE, Esq; His Majesty’s Lieutenant Governor, and Commander in Chief, of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia: To all to whom thesePresents shall come. Greeting. WHEREAS Complaint hath this Day been made to me, by Captain Carter Harrison, That the following Persons have deserted from his Company, viz. Richard Wood, a Virgnian,high, and twenty Years of Age, Charles Carter, a Virginian, of a fair Complexion, well made, twenty three Years of Age, and five Feet nine Inches high. Francis Roberts, a Virginian, of a swarthy Complexion, five Feetnine Inches high well set, twenty three Years of Age. Thomas Hensley, a Virginian, of a fair Complexion, well set, twenty Years of Age, five Feet nine Inches high. James Thomson, a Virginian, of a swarthy Complexion, five Feet ten Inches high, and twenty three Years of Age. THESE are therefore in His Majesty’s Name, to require and command all Sheriffs, Constables, and other His Majesty’s Liege People within this Colony, to make diligent Search and Pursuit, by Way of Hue and Cry, after the said De[torn, illegible] having found, to apprehend and carry before any one of his M[torn, illegible] Peace, with this Colony, to be dealt with according to Law, [torn, illegible] GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony, a[torn, illegible] Day of December, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty [torn, illegible] Year of his Majesty’s Reign. ROBERT [torn illegible] </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To be SOLD at public Sale, at Prince-George Court-House, on Tuesday the 13th of January; FOUR valuable SLAVES for ready money or Tobacco, or on a short Credit; the Money to be paid, or Bonds given to John Hood, for the Discharge of my Debts. Jenry Harvey. For BRISTOL, THE Snow Fanny, Charles Thomas Master, lying in James Ri- ver, will take in Tobacco at 8£ per Ton, with Liberty of Consignment. Gentlemen that are inclined to ship, are desired to send their Notes or Orders to Mr. James Tarpley, Merchant in Williamsburg, or to the Captain in Board. TAKEN up by the Subscriber living in King-William County, a Steer about Six Years old, of a red and white Color, mark’d with a Crop in each Ear, and the Ends of his Horns saw’d. He has been posted and appraised according to Law. The Owner may have him if me paying as the Law directs. Henry Guthry. VIRGINIA,ss By the Hon. ROBERT DINWIDDIE, Esq; his Majes- ty’s Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia: A PROCLAMATION. For taking off the Prohibitions against the Exportation of Wheat, Bread, and Flour. WHEREAS upon Consideration formerly had of the violeht Drought, which was likely to occasion a short Crop, and the great Scarcity of all Grain, it was found necessary to prohibit the Ex- portation of the same; and whereas it has been since represented to me, that there is no Occasion to continue the said Prohibition in Re- gard to Wheat, Bread, and Flour, and that it will tend greatly to the Benefit and Advantage of this Colony, to have a free Exporta- tion of the same. I have therefore thought fit, by and with the Advice of his Majesty’s Council, to issue this Proclamation, hereby taking off the said Prohibition; upon giving Bond and Security be- fore taking any of thesaid Articles on Board to return Certificates, in four Months of their being landed in some of the British Colonies in Madeira from the Consul in Six Months. And I do hereby re- quire the Officers of his Majesty’s Customs, to take Notice, that the Same is made void and of no Effect, with Regard to so much thereof, as respects the above Articles. Given under my Hand at the Council-Chamber in Williamsburg, this 11th Day of December in the Twenty Ninth Year of His Majesty’s reign, Anno Domini 1755. ROBERT DINWIDDIE. GOD Save the King. VIRGINIA,ss. By the Honorable Robert Dinwiddie, Esq. His Majesty’s Lieutenant Governor, and Commander in Chief, of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia: A PROCLAMATION, For the Proroguing of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY. WHEREAS the GENERAL ASSEMBLY was summoned to meet on Monday the 22nd December; And whereas I find nor urgent Occasion for the said Assembly’s meeting at that Time, I have therefore thought fit, by and with the Advice of His Majesty’s Council, by this Proclamation, in His Majesty’s Name, to prorogue the said Assembly to the last Thursday in February next: and the said Assembly is accordingly prorogued. Given under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony, at the Council Chamber, in Williamsburg,this Tenth Day of Decem- ber, 1755, in the Twenty Ninth Year if His Majesty’s Reign. ROBERT DINWIDDIE. GOD Save the KING. DESERTED from the Virginia Regiment at Fort Cumberland, the following Persons, viz. Matthew Anderson, a Virginian, 5 Feet 5 inches high, 21 Years of Age, of a fair com- plexion, well made, and inlisted by Capt: Lewis: William Bishop, 5 Feet 4 Inches high, 21 Years of Age, of a fair Complexion, and in- listed by Capt. Bell. Francis Hill, 5 Feet 9 Inches high, 36 Years of Age, of a dark Complexion, and in- listed by Capt. Bell, James Turner, a Virginian, 5 Feet nine Inches high, 26 Years of Age, of a fair Com- plexion, and inlisted by Capt. Bell. Charles Lewis, a Virginian,6 Feet high, 25 Years of Age, of a fair Complexion and inlisted by Capt. Bell. James Ferguson, a Virginian, 6 Feet high, 44 Years of Age, of a dark Complexion, and inlisted by Capt. Bell. James Smith, 5 Feet 6 Inches high, of a brown Complexion, and inlisted by Capt. Peachey. Jacob Lewis, 5 Feet 10 Inches high, of a dark Complexion, round Shoulders, and inlisted by Lieut. Williams. William Robinson, 5 Feet 11 Inches high, of a fair Complexion, and inlisted by Capt. Peachey, Benjamin Head, Inlisted by Capt. Spotswood. [torn, illegible] Deserters had on when they went away their Regimentals, and carried with [torn,illegible]Whosever will apprehend the above Deserters, or either of them, shall [torn,illegible] each, on Delivery of them at Winchester or Fort Cumberland. By [torn,illegible] ter is not apprehended in that Time, he is to serve in their Room [torn, illegible] Adam Stephens </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> New-Kent, December 16th, 1755. To be SOLD at Cumberland Town. FINE Indigo and Indigo Seed, just imported from George Town on WinyawSouth-Caro- lina, , by their most humble servant, Robert Stepheson, N.B. They will likewise be delivered at York Town. THERE is running on Subscriber’s Plantation a Roan grey Horse, not branded, and has a small Bell on. The Owner may have him of me proving his Property and paying as the Law directs. Edmund Browder To be SOLD, the 2d Tuesday in February next, by Virtue of an Execution is- sued out of the General Court; A Brick House and Lot in the Town of Hampton,, lately belonging to Alexander Ha- Milton, deceased. Twelve Months Credit is allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security as usual. Cary Seiden Sheriff of Elizabeth-City County. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in York County, a middle siz’d Bay Horse, no Brand perceivable. He has been posted and appraised according to Law. The Owner may have him of me, Rickens Dobbins, THIS is to give Notice to all Persons indebted to James Gray and John Gilchrist, Merchants of Tappahannock, on Account of John Elphinston and Company, Mer- chants of Aberdeen, to come and settle with James Elphinston at Tappahannock, without further Delay, otherways must expect to be proceeded against as the Law directs, with all convenient Dispatch. 10 James Elphinston, Williamsburg, October 28, 1755. NOW in the Public Goal of this City, a Negroe Man, named Ja,es,wjo says he belongs to Adam Porter, in North-Carolina: He hath been in Warwick Goal two Months, according to Law. The Owner may have him of me, on paying Charges. t.f. Thomas Penman, K.P.G. To be LET, and ENTERED on immediately, A VERY commodious Dwelling-House, with a Well of very good Water, Out- houses, Garden palled in, and other Conveniences, in perfect good Order, and very convenient for a private Family, or Lodgers, and situated in one of the most agree- able Parts of the Town: Also one other very good Dwelling-House, well accommodated with Out-Houses, Garden, well, fine large Stable an Coach-House, & c. situate on the main Street, the lower Side of the Market Place. t.f. Philip Ludwell. To be SOLD, TWO Lots in the Town of Fredericksburg, fronting the main Street, opposite to Fredericksburg Warehouse, whereon there is a convenient Dwelling-House, with seven Rooms in it, three of which are Fire Rooms, as also a Kitchen, Stable, Meat- House, Garden, Store-House, and a large commodious Warehouse, the Whole pailed in. Any Person intending to purchase may apply to William Cunningham, in Falmouth, or John Sewart, in Fredericksburg. 11 Just PUBLISHED, THE Virginia ALMANACK, fpr the Year of our LORD GOD 1756 Being Bissextile, or Leap-Year. Wherein are contained, the Lunations Conjunctions, Eclipses; the Sun and Moon’s Rising and Setting; an exact List of the English Navy; a List of the Council, and House of Burgesses, of Virginia; a Summary of the whole House of Commons; several useful Tables; Description of the roads through the Continent; Description of the Road to the Ohio; Poetry; Prudential Ad- vice, &c, &c. Calculated according to Art; and referred to the Horizon of 38 Degrees of North Latitude, and a Meridian of Five Hours West from the City of London; fitting Virginia, Maryland, North-Carolina, &c. By THEOPHILUS WREG, Philomat, [Price Seven Pence Half-penny each, or, Five Shillings per Dozen.] SCHEME of a LOTTERY, FOR raising a Sum of £. 6875, for the further Protection of his Majesty’s Sub jects against the Insults and Incroachments of the French, in Pursuance of an ACT of Assembly, passed the 9th Day of July last. This LOTTERY consists of 25,000 Tickets at 21s. 6d. each, 2050 of which are Prizes, of the following Value: <table><tbody><tr><td>Number of Prizes.</td> <td></td> <td>Value in Current Money.</td> <td>Total Value.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>of</td> <td>£. 2000</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>of</td> <td>1000</td> <td>1000</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>of</td> <td>500</td> <td>2000</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>of</td> <td>200</td> <td>1000</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>of</td> <td>150</td> <td>900</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>of</td> <td>100</td> <td>800</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>of</td> <td>50</td> <td>750</td> </tr><tr><td>50</td> <td>of</td> <td>20</td> <td>1000</td> </tr><tr><td>150</td> <td>of</td> <td>10</td> <td>1500</td> </tr><tr><td>1810</td> <td>of</td> <td>5</td> <td>9050</td> </tr><tr><td>2050 Prizes,</td> <td></td> <td>amounting to</td> <td>£ Total Value.</td> </tr><tr><td>22950 Blanks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25000 Pistoles, at 21 s. 6d. each, is >£ . 26375 To be paid in Prizes, 20000</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table>£. 6875 to be applied to the particular Purposes by the said Act directed, for the Protection of the Country. If 10,000 Tickets are disposed of by the 11th Day of December next, the drawing of the Lottery will then begin at the Capitol, in Williamsburg; and the Tickets remaining unsold will be drawn on Account, and for the Benefit, of the Country; but if there should be more than 5000 Tickets remaining unsold on that Day, then the drawing of the said Lottery is to be put off ‘til the 6th Day of May next. As soon as the Drawing is finished, the Prizes will be published in the Gazette, and the Money paid to the Possessors of fortunate Tickets, if demanded in Six Months after: But the Prizes, not demanded in that Time, will be deemed as generously given for the Use of the Country, and applied accordingly. The Persons following are appointed Managers of the Lottery, viz. John Robinson, Charles Carter, Peyton Randolph, Esqrs. And Landon Carter, Carter Burwell, Benjamin Waller, and James Power, Gentlemen, who have given Bond and Security, and are on Oath, for the faithful Performance of their Trust. TICKETS are to be sold by the said Managers, at their respective Dwellings. < <h6>Column 3</h6> </div> [torn, illegible ] URG: Printed by WILLIAM HUNTER, at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE; by [torn, illegible]ay be supplied with this Paper. Advertisements of a moderate Length are inserted for Three [torn, illegible] Week, and Two Shillings each Week after. </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> DECEMBER 5, 1755.NUMBER.256 THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> With the freshest ADVICES, FOREIGNand DOMESTIC. Four Letters have been lately published, written by the Reverend, Mr.George Whitefieldfrom Lisbon, to an English friend,which we are desired to insert, for the Entertainment of our Readers. Mr.White- field introduces them with the following Preface; "------ If an infinitely condescending God shall vouchsafe to bless the Pe- rusal in them to excite any, either at Home or Abroad, a more "obediental and zealous Thankfulness for the Civil and Religious Liberies "we enjoy; or make them any Way instrumental in stirring up my fellow "Prodestants, and dear Countrymen to exert themselves more vigorously at "this critical Juncture against those who, if Conquerors, would quickly "rob us of those invaluable Blessings, I shall not repent that I have con- "sented to the Publication of them." LETTER I. Lisbon, March 1754. My dear Friend, By this time I suppose you have heard of my being at Lisbon, and are wondering what led me thither, especially since my last informed you of my intention of going to Georgia by Way of New-York. This was really my design at the Time of my Writing ; but being afterward called by Providence to take with me several Orphan Children, I thought it most adviseable to go and settle them, and my other domestic Affairs at the Orphan-House first ; that I might visit the Northern Parts of America with more Ease and Free- dom in my own Mind.--------It happened that the Success, Capt. Thomson bound for Port Royal, South Carolina, (which is not very far from Georgia) was then almost ready to sail. ----------I sent for the Owner, and finding that the ship was to touch at Lisbon to unload some Wheat, it occasioned a little Demurr ; but upon second Thoughts, believing that it might be Ser- viceable to me, as a Preacher and Prodestant, to see something of the Su- perstitions of the Church of RomeI took my Passage and embarked in the Success, on the 7th of March. On the 14th we reached Cape Finnister.------On the 15th came in sight of the Burlings;and on the 16th anchored safe before Bellem, about four miles from Lisbon City, the Me- tropolis of Portugal.------------ As I knew Nobody there, and had formed but an Indifferent Idea of the Inhabitants, from the Account that had been given me of them, I purposed within myself to keep on Board, and go ashore only now and then in the Day-time.--------- But Providence order- ed it so, that a Gentleman of the Factory, who had heard me himself, and whose Brother had been awakened under my Ministry some Years ago, immediately, upon hearing of my Arrival, sent me an Offer of his House during my Stay.------ I thankfully accepted it; and special Leave being procured for my going ashore, I was carried in a Chaise and Pair from Bellemto Lisbon.------- A New Scene, both in respect to the Situation of the Place, the Fashion of the Buildings, and the Dress of the Inhabitants pre- sented itself all the Way.----- But what engaged my Attention most, was the Frequency of Crucifixes and the little Images of the Virgin Mary,and other real or reputed Saints, which were placed almost in every Street, or fixed against the Walls of the Houses almost at every Turning, with Lamps hanging before them.----- To these I observed the People bow as they passed along; and near some of them stood several little Companies, singing with great Earnestness.---------- This seemed to me very odd, and gave me an Idea of what further ecclesiastical Curio- sities would probably fall in my Way, if I should be detained any Time here.----- These Expectations were quickly raised ;--------- For, not long after my Arrival at my new Lodgings, (where I was received and enter- tained with great Gentility, Hospitality and Friendliness) upon looking out of the Window, I saw a company of Priests and Friars bearing lighted wax tapers, and attended by various Sorts of People, some of which had Bags and Baskets of Victuals in their Hands, and others carried Provisions on their Shoulders upon Sticks betwen two. After these followed a mixed Multitude, singing with a very audible Noice, and addressing the the Virgin Mary in their usual Strain, "Ora Pro noblis." In this Manner they pro ceeded to the Prison, where all was deposited for the Use of the poor Per- sons contained therein.----- But a far more pompous Procession of the like Nature (as a Stander-by informed me) passed by a few Days after.----- In this there were near three hundred Franciscan Friars, many of which (be- sides Porters hired for that Purpose) were loaded with a Variety of Food; and those who bore no Burden carried either Ladles or Spoons in their Hands.----- Sights of this Nature being quite a Novelty to me, I was fond of attending as many of them as I could. Two Things concurred to make them more frequent at this Juncture via the Season of Lent, and an ex- cessive Drought, which threatened the total Destruction of the Fruits of the Earth.-----For the averting so a great a Judgement, and for the imploring the much longed-for Blessing of Rain, daily Processions had been made from one Convent or another for considerable Time.---- One of these I saw. It was looked upon as a pretty grand one, being made up of the Carmelite Friars, the Parish Priests, and a great Number of what they call Brothers of the order, who walked two by two in divers Habits, holding a long and </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> very large lighted Wax Taper in their right Hands.----Admist these wa carried upon eight or ten Men's Shoulders, a tall image of the Virgin Mary in a Kind of Men's Attire ; for I think she had a very fine white Wig on her Head, (a Dress she often appears in) and was very much adorned with Jewels and glittering stones.------At some Distance from the Lady, under a Canopy of State, and supported likewise by six or eight Persons came a Priest, holding in his Hand some noted Relick.----After him followed se- veral Thousands of People, joining with the Friars in singing, Eandem cantilenam, "Ora pro noblis," all the Way.-------Still Rain was denied, and and still Processions were continued.------At length the Clouds began to gather, and the Mercury in the Barometer fell very much.-----Then was brought out a wooden Image, which they say never failed.-----It was the Figure of our blessed Lord, clothed with Purple Robes, and crown'd with Thorns. I think they call him the Lord of the Passion.-----Upon his Shoulders he bore a large cross, under the Weight of which he was represented as stooping till his Body bent almost double.----He was brought from the Le Grais Convent in very great Pomp, and placed in a large Cathedral Church ----Being on Board at the Time, I lost Sight ; but the subse- quent Evening I beheld the Seigneur fixed on an Eminence in a larve Cathe- dral Church, near the Alter, surrounded with Wax-Tapers of a prodigious Size.----He was attended by many Noblemen, and Thousands of Spec- tators of all Ranks and Stations, who crowded from every Quarter, and, in their Turns, were admitted by the Guards to come within the Rails and perform their Devotions.-----This they expressed by kneeling, and kis- sing the Seigneur's Heel, by putting their left and right Eye to it, and then touching it with their Beads, which a Gentleman in waiting received from them and returned again.-----This Scene was repeated three Days successively : and during all this Time the Church and Space before it was so thronged with Carraiges and People, that there was scarce any passing. -----The Music on this Occasion was extremely soft, and the Church was illuminated in a very striking Manner.-----The third Day in the Forenoon it rained, and soon after the Seigneur was conducted home in as great Splen- dour, and much greater Rejoicing than when he was brought forth.----- As my Situation was very commodious I saw the whole ; and afterwards went and heard Part of the Sermon, which was delivered before him in the Church to which the Seigneur belonged.-----The Preacher was full of Action ; and in some Part of his Discourse, (as one who understood Por- tugeseinformed me)pointing to the Image he said, "Now he is at Rest. -----He went out in Justice, but is returned in Mercy."-----And towards the Conclusion he called upon the People to join with him in an extempore Prayer. This they did with great Fervency, which was expressed not only by repeating it aloud, but by beating their Breasts, and clapping their Cheeks and weeping heartily.----To complete the Solemnity, immediately after the delivery of the Briefing, all on a Sudden, from the Place near which the Image stood, there was heard a most soft and soothing Symphony of Music, which being ended the Assembly broke up, and I retired to my Lodgings, not a little affected to see so many Thousands led away from the Simplicity of the Gospel, but such a mixture of Artiface and blind Supersti- ion, of which indeed I could have formed no Idea, had I not been an Eye- Witness of it myself.-------This concern still encreased by what I heard from some of my Fellow Passengers, who informed me that about Eleven one Night, after I came on Board, they not only heard a Fryar preaching most fervently before the Seigneur, but also saw several Compa- nies of Penitents brought in, lashing and whipping themselves fervently.---- How unlike this to those that cut themselves with Knives and Lancets and cried out from Morning til Night,"O Baal hear us"------Methinks I hear you say, and had I been present, I should have wished for the Spi- rit of an Elijiah to------Hush, My Friend----I am content to guess at the rest til we meet.----In the mean while let us comfort ourselves with this Thought that there is a season approaching, when the Lord God of Elijiah will himself come, and destroy this and every other species of Antichrist By the Breath of his Mouth, and the Brightness of his Appearing, even by the all-conquering Manifestations of his eternal Spirit.----Whether as men Christians and Protestants, we have not more and more Reason to pray Night and Day for the hastening on that glorious and long wished for Pe- riod, you will be better able to judge, when I send you, (as I purpose to do, if I have Time) a further account of a Lent Procession or two, of which I was also a Spectator.------At present, I can only beg a continual Remembrance at a Throne of Grace, as being, my dear Friend, Yours Etc. LETTER II Lisbon, March1754. My dear Friend THO' some other Business demands my Attention, yet I must get to the Promise made you of a further Account of the Lisbon. Some of those already mentioned were extraordinar thier great Drought ; but that which is to be the Subject ter was an annual one ; it being always customary at Procession or another every Friday in Lent------And who stood near me, was so good as to be my Interpr as it passed along.----I say Dumb Shrew----Fo Chiefly made up of waxen and wooden Images, and </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> ders through the Streets, intending to represent the Life and Death of St. Francis, the Founder of one of their religious Orders.----They were brought out from the Franciscan Convent, and were preceeded by three Persons in Scarlett Habits with Baskets in their Hands, in which they received the Alms of the Spectators, for the Benefit of the poor Prisoners.----After these, came two little Boys in Party color'd Cloaths, with Wings fixed on their Shoulders, in imitation of little Angels.-----Then appeared the Figure of St. Francis, very gay and Beau-like, as he used to be before his Conversion.----In the next he was introduced under Conviction, and con- sequently stript of his Finery.-----------Soon after this was exhibited an Image of our Blessed Lord himself, in a Purple Gown, with long black Hair, with St. Francis lying before him to receive his immediate Orders.---- Then came the Virgin Mother, (borreseo referens) with Christ her Son at her left Hand, and St. Francis making his Obeysance to Both.------Here if I remember aright, he made his first Appearance in a Friar's Habit with his Hair cut short, but not as yet shaved in the Crown of his Head.---- After a little Space followed a mitred Cardinal gaudily attired, and before him lay St. Francis almost prostrate, in Order to be confirmed in his Of- fice.----Soon after this he appears quite metamorphosed into a Monk, his Crown shorn, his Habit black, and his loins girt with knotted Cord.---- Here he prays to our Savior hanging on a Cross, that the Marks of the Wounds in his Hands, Feet and Side, might be impressed on the same Parts of his Body.------The Prayer is granted ; Blood comes from the Hands, Feet and Sides ; and the Saint with great Devotion receive the Impressions. -----This was represented by red waxen Strings, reaching from those Parts of the Image to the corresponding Parts of St. Francis's Body.---------- Upon this he begins to do Wonders ; and therefore in a little While he was carried along, holding up a House which was just falling.---------This Miracle they say was performed (if my Information be true) at Madrid, but the Particulars of its History I have forgotten. ----At length the Father dies, and is brought forth lying in the Grave.---------But lo ! the Briars and nettles under which he lay, are turned into fine and fragrant Flowers. After this he is born along upon a Bier covered with a Silver Pall, and four Friars lamenting over him.----He then appears for the last Time, but with an Increase of Power ; for he was represented as drawing tormented People out of Purgatory with his knotted Cord, which you may well imagine, the poor Souls catched at, and took Hold of very eagerly.---- At length came a gorgeous Friar under a splendid Canopy, bearing in his Hand a Piece of the Holy Cross. After him followed two more little winged Boys, and the a long Train of fat and well-favored Franciscans with their CalceisFenestratis, as Erasmus calls them ; and so the Procession ended. Methinks you say it is full Time.-----And so say I---- For as the Sight itself disgusted me, so I am persuaded the bare Narration of it, though ever so short, cannot be very pleasant to you, who I know ab- hor every Thing that favors Superstition and Idolatry. We will there- fore take our Leave of St. Francis whose Procession was in the Day-Time: but I must tell you it is only to inform you of another of a much more aw- ful and shocking Nature, which I saw afterwards by Night. It was about Ten O'Clock, when being in deep conversation with my kind Host, in came an Englishman and told me in all Haste he has seen a Train on nearlt two hundred Pentitents passing along, and that in all Probability I might be gratified with the same Sight, if I hastened to a Place whither he would conduct me. I very readily obey'd the Summons, and as Curiosity quickened my Pace, we soon came up with some of these poor Creatures who were making a Halt, and kneeling in the Street, whilst a Friar from a high Cross with and image of our Lord crucified in his Hand, was preaching to them, and the Populace, with great Vehemence. Sermon being ended, the Pentitents, who had already been preached to, went for- wards, and several Companies followed after with their respective preaching Friars at theor Head bearing Crucifixes, These they pointed to and bran- dished frequently, and the Hearers as frequestly beat their Breasts and clapped their Cheeks. At proper Pauses they flopp'dand prayed ; and one of them, more zealous than the rest, before the the King's Palace, sounded out the Word Penitentia through a speaking Trumpet. The Pentitents them- selves were clothed and covered all over with white Linen Vestments, only holes were made foe their Eyes to peep out at. All were barefooted and all had long very heavy Chains fastened to their Ancles, which when dragged along the street, made a dismal Rattling : But tho' alike in Dress yet in other Respects there was a great Variety amongst them. For some carried great Stones on their Backs, and others dead Men's Bones and Sculls in their Hands. Some bore large and seemingly very heavy Crosses upon their shoulders, whilst others had their arms extended quite wide or carried a Bow fullof Swords, with the Points downwards. Most of them whipped and lashed themselves, some with Cords, and others with flat Bitts of Iron. It being a Moon-shine Night, I could see them quite well ; and indeed some of them struck so hard that I perceived that their Backs (left bare on Purpose to be slash'd) were quite red, and swoln very very much by the Violence and Repetition of the Blows. Had my dear Friend been there, he would have joined me in saying the whole Scene was horrible. So horrible, that being it was to be continued till Morning. I was glad to return from whence I came about Midnight. Had you been with me, I know you would have joined me in praising and grateful- ly adoring the Lord of all Lords, not only for the great Wonder of the Re- formation but also for the glorious Deliverance wrought out for us, in stopping of our late unnatural Rebellion. O with what mighty Spirit and Power from on high, must Luther, Calvin, Melacthon,Zuigluis, and those glorious Reformers, be necessarily endued with, who dared first open- ly to oppose and stem such a Torrent of Superstition and spiritual Tyranny ! And what Gratitude we owe to Him, who under God was instrumental in saving us from the Return of such spiritual Slavery, and such blind Obe- dience to a papal Power ! To have had a Cardinal for our King.----A Car- dinal if not born, yet from his Infancy, nursed up at Rome.-----A Cardinal, Sons is advanced to the same ecclesiastical Dignity, and both Obligations to support the Interests of that Church, whose as political State Principles,they have suck'd in and eir Infancy.---- But, blessed be GOD, whose Snare is livered. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The great Advantages of the Colonies to Great Britain. (From a late English Pamplet.) Our M----s, like private Men, begin to see, that the surest Way of livingin Peace, is to preserve the Character of being ready upon any just Provocation, to hazard the Fate of a Combat. Indeed, it is the true Method of Reparation and Security by fair Means, to show we are resolved to have it by foul, if it cannot be other wise obtained. The Pre- tentions our Neighbors have lately set up, so inconsistent with Justice and the Laws of Nations, declare that once their ambitious Views, and a Notion they seem to entertain that coming to a Declara- tion of War, we will submit to any Terms ; but I am in Hopes, that our Success in America, as well as the late Skirmish in Newfoundland, will check their Ambition, and show the Vanity of their Notions, In National Affairs as well as in private Life, even the Pandilio's of of Honor are to be regarded, when we have to do with those, who stand so much upon the Dignity of their Grand Monarch. How much it is in the Interest of this Nation to keep a strict Watch on all their Motions, and to prevent every least Encroachment upon our Colonies, I need not say ; for to the wonderful Growth of these, we owe the Strength and Populousness of this Island. To a Circulation of our Commerce indeed it is owing that our Lands are so much more valuable, and our intrinsic Wealth to much encreased, since the Acquisition of the American Plantations ; which,however paradoxical it may appear, has been demonstrated by some of our best Writers, and confirmed by a long Experience. The natural Produce and Manufactures of every Country have a certain limited Extent, which, without a Change of Circumstan- ces, they cannot exceed, and when these are improved to a certain Pitch, the Carreer of domestic Industry must cease, unless new Markets are opened. In this Light will the American Colonies always appear one of the brightest Jewels in the British Crown ; since the Inhabitantsof these take off greater Quantities of our Commodities and Manufactures, than if they resided among us. Thus will one of our Countrymen, settled in America, furnish Employment for many hands in this Kingdom ; and the Encrease of Labor producing and Encrease of Laborers, it follows that in this Proportion the whole Nation will be multiplied. It would be need- less to insist upon the manifold Advantages resulting to this Nation from her Plantations. The great Men who have the Honor of supplying his Majesty's Absence, seem fully apprized of them and are, in Consequence, determined to preserve, in the full Advantages derived from our happy Constitution, those valuable Parts of the British Dominions. The great Lord Bacon calls it, " Impious and wicked to abandon a Plantation once " in Forwardness ; for, besides the Dishonor, it is meer Treachery, and " being guilty of Blood of so many miserable Men." Indeed, as Obe- dience is required of those who are most remote, as well as those who are nearest the Center of Government, so, whether we view it in a moral or political Light, they are entitled to the same Protection and Encouragement. The pacific Measures hitherto pursued by our Court, as they were doubtless for good Reasons, and will now Justify them in using rougher Expedients, so we may reasonably suppose that the late vi- gorous and secret Steps were the Result of a Train of shrewd and politic Schemes ; for I cannot imagine but they lie deeper than fitting out a Fleet or two, or taking a few Ships, and then supposing that it will fright our enemies into Submission : No, a general Resentment seems to prevail, and we have Reason to to conclude, that our Looks will be followed by Blows, and one Blow follow another, till they are reduced to the Neces- ity of regarding their Word. It is with Pleasure, therefore, I suppose the Strength and Weakness of the Enemy is fully considered, and the Temper and Ability of this Nation to support War thoroughly weighed, and the whole ministerial Projects, many of them perhaps at some Distance as to the Execution, but all depending on and contributing to the Success of the whole. It is with Pleasure, I say, I observe a steady Resolution of preserving, in all its Parts, the British Empire, as of old among the Greeks and Romans : Like theirs, our Constitution is of a mixed Nature, though it may without Partiality be affirmed to be more happily com- pounded, since Majesty and Liberty trespass not on each other, the Pre- rogative of the Prince being without Restraint where it is exerted for the Good of his Subjects ; and the equivalent Prerogative being this, That the Prince can do no Hurt. Z.Z. NAPLES, August 1 We have received from Sicily an Account of the following extraordinary Affair. A Merchant of Valermo, to whom the Prince de Ventimiglia owed 1000 Ducats, not having been able to obtain the Payment of them, though repeated Application had been made for that Purpose, at length applied to the Marquis de Fogliani, Viceroy, who sent for the Prince, and enjoined him to satisfy his Creditor, which was immediately done at the Prince's Palace ; but upon the Merchant's De- parture, he was insulted and beaten by the Prince's Servants ; he thereupon returned to complain to the Prince, who, without hearkening to his Com- plaints caused him to be thrown out of one of the Windows of his Apart- ment into the Street ; the Merchant was so bruised by the Fall that he dies in a few Days after. The Viceroy, upon the first Notice of the Violence caused a Party of Soldiers to invest the Palace of the Prince, who at the Head of his Domestics, fired upon them from his Windows and killed se- ven. To prevent more People being sacrificed by such a determined Per- son, the Viceroy gave Orders to Fire on the Palace, which was immedi- ately executed : This obliged the Prince to surrender, with his Domestics. who confessed before the Judges, that it was by Order of the Prince that they had mistreated the Merchant. The Marquis de Fogliani thereupon, in twenty four Hours, caused the Prince to be tried, who was sentenced to be tried, which was accordingly executed. Several of his Domestics were hanged and others sent to the Gallies. In Consideration of the Prince's Birth several of the Noblesse, applied to the Viceroy to respite his Execu- tion till the King ahd been informed of the Fact ; but the Marquis answer- ed The King has sent me to do Justice in his Name, I should blush to demand fresh Orders concerning the Punishment of an atrocious Crime. The Conduct of the Viceroy has been approved by all Men of Honor. LONDON. Sept. 1 We have long been conjoled and flattered by the French, but not redressed, they may amuse and divert us with Congresses and Negotiations </div> <div class="column"> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> but the Nature of their Government as well as their Politics will not admit of a long Peace, any more than a long War. They may differable their Views for a Time in Favor of their Trade, the only Means they have of repairing the Losses of the last War ; but a long Quiet world would create Fac- tions at Court, relax the Discipline of the Army, and give their Neighbors Leisure to provide for their Defence against Ambition. We have little Reason to imagine that France will relinquish the Measures she has so steadily pursued for a century past. Circumstances will oblige her to dis- semble, I say; but the Grandeur of the Monarch appears the ultimate Aim of her Politicians, which is serviceable to the Crown and Court, as it is ruinous to the Kingdom, and burdensome to all of Europe. To expect therefore that Lewis will adhere to Treaties, and abandon his Ambition, is to expect what wise men wish for, but fools never hope to see. As the engrossing, subduing or subjecting several Countries under one Potentate, is attended with numerous Inconveniencies, we are certainly to watch with a jealous Eye over the Independency of the Powers of Europe; but when any infringement upon our Commerce or Plantations becomes the Question, this Nation is to hold it in peculiar Regard. Trade is that Tye by which the several and most distant Parts of our Dominions are connected and kept together ; by it, they all become Parts of the same Whole, and re- ceive not only Countenance and Protection, but Warmth and Nourishment from the vital Organs of our Constitution, of which the words of an ele gant Writer, our Monarchy is the Head, and our Liberty the Soul. Whatever therefore assists, promotes, and extends our Trade and Plantations, is consist- ent with our Interest ; and every Infringement, Clog or Encroachment on these, is repugnant thereto. But our M----stry gives us the strongest Demon- strations of being determined to do the Nation Justice by the vigorous Pre- parations they are now making ; and I doubt it will appear, that their paci- fic Conduct hitherto was neither owing to Want of Skill or Courage, but to a noble Contempt of Glory ; and that they can manage the Helm in a Storm as well as in fair Weather. Extract of a Letter from Dunkirk " On the Morning of the next Day I took a Walk through the Town to the entrance of the Harbor ; and made such Observations as I could with Safety, which I send you as under. On the right Side going into the Harbor there is a very strong Battery called the Ris-Bank, which was for- merly destroyed by the Treaties of Utrecht and Aix-la-Chapelle ; this Bat- tery, in Breach of these Treaties, they have now built a-new, in Form of a Half-Moon, on which there are mounted twenty two heavy Cannon fac- ing the Harbor's Mouth, with Embrasseurs for several more ; and on that Part of the Fortification they have a great many Men at Work ; to me it appears formerly to have been a Redoubt. On the other Side of the Har- bor, about two or three Furloughs from its Entrance, they are raising a large Rampart on which is to be erected a Battery, which will mount 50 or 60 Pieces of cannon, facing the Sea ; they form this Rampart by driving with heavy Mauls large Stakes of Wood into the Ground in Rows, which they bind with Fascines, and fill up the open Space betwixt the Rows with large Stones and Earth, which will make it excessively strong. This Battery is pretty far advanced, and will be soon finished, as I think from what I saw that they cannot have less than 2000 Men employed on it, with 3 or 400 Wheel-Carraiges. The Name it goes by is the Bavarian Battery. A little to the eastward of it they have begun to errect another in the same Manner, the Name of which I have heard, but can't now recollect it, they have a- bout 1000 Men employed on it with Carraiges, and it is said it will soon be finished. They are also repairing the Sluices, in Order to form a back Water for cleaning and deepening the Harbor ; and I am credibly informed there is a Plan laid down for making wet and dry Docks for Shipping, and and Estimate of the Expence it will cost is made, which has been sent up to Versailles, and that they only wait to King's Approbation for beginning the Work. They have now in the Town Eight Battalions of Foot, and one Regiment of Horse, with one of the Artillery ; the greatest Part of which the Troops are employed in the different Works carrying on. Here were two Regiments of Foot more, but a Day or two before our Ar- rival they marched out of Town to join the camp, which they call Camp of Pleasure, formed in Flanders, under the Command of the Prince de Sou- bize Governor of that Country. I have given you a Description so far as I have seen or heard, concerning the Matters going forward at Dunkirk, and hope it will not be unacceptable ; for my own Part I cannot see how a War with them can be avoided, for what they are doing here is a downright Breach of the most solemn Treaties, and if Nations are not to be bound by Treaties, in what Manner are they to be bound? We are to go to War, I wish it may be soon ; for we can lie here and take every Thing that comes into this Port, nor can they hurt us from the Shore with their Cannon ; so it is to me a Surprize that during the last War there were not two or three Ships of 20 Guns entered here, which would have quite blocked up the Port, and prevented any going either in or out; I mean only during the the Summer Season,for the Road would not answer it in Winter." WILLIAMSBURG. Sunday last being the Day appointed by the Charter of this City,for e- lecting a Mayor, John Randolph, Esq; was chosen into that Office for the ensuing year. We have received an Account of the following Gentlemen being elected Burgesses, to serve in the next General Assembly, viz. For New Kent, Mr.James Power, Mr. Richard Adams. For York Mr. Dudley Digges, Mr. Robert Carter Nicholas. As we intend to inform the Public of the Several Elections, Shall take it as a Favor, if the Sheriffs will send us the Names of the Gentlemen elected for each County, as soon as possible. ADVERTISEMENTS. To be SOLD, the Third Day of January next ; Fifty Eight SLAVES on Three Months Credit, at a place called Joseph's Swamp, in Sussex County : Also several Horses, Stock of Cattle and Sheep. Benjamin Harrison, Wakefield. October 3 1755. Taken up by the Subscriber, living in Chesterfield County, a Bay Mare, with an hanging Mane and Sprig Tail, one hind foot white, and branded X. She has been posted and appraised, at Three Pounds. The owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. Henry Bates </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The Governors of [?] long standing upon the College Books, have given it their Opinion that a proper Person ought to be employed to collect the same, and likewise recommended for that Purpose, John Palmer, Attorney at Law in Williamsburg ; Accordingly the President and Masters have employed the said John Palmer to collect the same,and all Persons are de- sired to make speedy Payment. The Surveyors also, who have not lately settled their Accounts with the Bursar are req- uired immediately to do so, and all of them are to take Notice, that unless they are regular in settling for the future, their Bonds will be sued, and their Commissions super- seded. Thomas Dawson, President VIRGINIA, ss. By the Honorable Robert Dinwiddie, Esq; His Majesty's Lieutentant Governor, and Commander in Chief, of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia : To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. Whereas Complaint hath this day been made to me, by Captain Carter Harrison, That the following Persons have deserted from his Company, Richard Wood, a Virginian of a fair Complexion, well made, five Feet nine Inches high and twenty Years of Age. Charles Carter, a Virginian, of a fair Complexion, well made, twenty three Years of Age,and five Feet nine Inches high. Frances Roberts a Virginian, of a swarthy Complexion, five Feet nine Inches high well set, twenty three Years of Age. Thomas Hensley, a Virginian, of a fair Complexion, well set, twenty Years of Age, five Feet nine inches high. James Thomson, a Virginian, of a swarthy Complexion, five Feet ten Inches high, and twenty three Years of Age. THESE are therefore in His Majesty's Name, to require and command all Sheriffs, Constables, and other His Majesty's large People, within this Colony, to make diligent Search and Pursuit, by Way of Hue and Cry, after said Deserters, and them having found, to apprehend and carry before any one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace within this Colony, to be dealt with according to Law. GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the Colony at Williamsburg, the Fifth Day of December,One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-Five, in the Twenty-ninth Year of His Majesty's Reign. ROBERT DINWIDDIE. To Be SOLD at York-Town, next York Court-Day, being the 14th Instant ; The SLOOP Stephen and John with all her Rigging, Tackle and Apparel, now lying at West-Point. Three Months Credit giving Bond and Security to Stephen Bingham. DESERTED from Capt. David Bell's Company of the VirginiaRegiment, the following recruits,viz. Bryan Raleigh, an Irishman born, 23 Years of Age, 5 feet 5 Inches high, of a dark Complexion, with black Hair, has a down Look, and slow of Speech, He is a Laborer or Planter. John Brownan Irishman born, 33 Years old, 5 Feet 8 Inches high, of a fair Complexion, and brown hair, has very much of the Irish Brogue, had on a green Coat with a red Cape, by Trade a Taylor. Peter Brinkley, born in Nansemond, 5 Feet 7 Inches high, of a fair Complexion, has brown Hair, 25 Years of Age, he had on the Virginia Regimentals, and may endeavour to pass for a Recruiting Officer. John Peritt, born in Nansemond County, 6 Feet high, about 23 Years of Age, he is of a black Complexion, and straight black Hair, and had on a light blue Camblett coat, by Trade a Hatter. Dennis Dowlin, an Irishman, 6 Feet 2 Inches high, about 27 Years old, of a black Complexion, and black Hair, bred a Sailor, and had on a Pea Jacket and Trowsers without either Stockings or Shoes, has a remarkable hoarse voice. They went of the 10th Instant together, and it is supposed intend to the upper Parts of North Carolina, as they were seen on the 14th and 15th Instant, near StauntonRiver in Lunenburg County. Whoever apprehends any of the above Deserters, (or either of those formerly advertised) and delivers them to any Officer of the Virginia Regiment, or to Archibald Cary, Esq; at Warwick in Chesterfield County ; Mr. John Lewis at Albemarle Court-house, or, the said Capt. Bell shall receive two Pistoles Reward for each. David Bell THERE has been concealed by the Overseer at one of my Plantations, for some Time as I am informed, a Steer which the owner on ascertaining his Property may have of me ; he has the following Marks, viz. All of his Feet are white, and Ancle of the left Leg is black, and a black Spot opposite near the Flank ; cross the Shoulder is white, and a Streak of white cross the joining of the Fillet ; his Back is black, and the under Part of his Belly white ; has a Crop and Underkeel in the right Ear, and two Underkeels in the Left. Phillip Ludwell TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Gloucester County, a light colored grey Mare, about 23 Hands and a Half high, she has a hanging Mane and Switch tail, and branded on the near Buttock K. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. Joseph Eggleston. TO BE SOLD. A TRACT of Land, containing six Hundred Acres, lying in the Forks of Mechumpion Creek, in Hanover County within two Miles of the Court-house, a Plantation [?] it, in good Order for Cropping, a good Apple Orchard, a large Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Store-house, with a Brick Cellar under it, and several convenient Out-houses. Any Person inclined to purchase may know the Terms by applying to me living on the Pre- mises. Nicholas Meriwether RAN away about the 8th of August, from the Subscriber in Westmoreland County, a Negro Wench named Patience about 30 Years of Age, had on when she went away, a Virginia Cloth Wastecoat and Petticoat, and carried with her a chequer'd Waste- coat turned up with stripp'd Persian. Whoever brings her to me, shall have Two Pi stoles Reward, besides what the Law allows. William Booth IMPORTED in the Charming A[?], Capt. Baker, last Februarya small marked MT, No.1, for which no Bill of Lading was given, The Own to Capt. Baker, at York, may hear of it. A MAN well recommended, who can teach Reading, Wri will meet with good Encouragement, by applying to ericksburg. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> TAKEN up by the Subscriber living in the City of Williamsburg, a brindled Cow mark's with a Crop in her Right Ear, and an Underkeel in the Left ; she has a black young Bull Calf. The Owner may have her of me paying as the Law directs. Elizabeth Wyatt. TAKEN up by the Subscriber living in Neck of Land in Chesterfield County, two Stray Mares, the one a small Sorrel, with a hanging Mane and Sprig tail, a small white Snip in her Forehead, and branded on the off Buttock MC in a Piece. The other an Iron grey, with a hanging Mane and Sprig tail, and branded on the near Buttock thus '.' they have both been posted and appraised, the Sorrel to thirty Shillings, and the Iron grey to forty five Shillings current Money. The Owner may have them of me, paying as the Law directs. Tarleton Woodfin. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Freeman's Bridge in SussexCounty, a red Steer, marked with a smooth Crop in the right Ear, and a half Crop in the Left, he is about 12 Years old, and has been posted and appraised. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. John Mason.. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in Culpeper County two Steers, one a large dark Brindle, unmark'd, with a white Spot on each hind Thigh, a white Spot at the Root of his Horns, and some white Spots about his Belly, has been posted and appraised at Three Pounds. The other is of a red Color, with a white Face, red round his Eyes, and several white Spots on his Body ; he has been posted and appraised to Two Pounds Ten Shillings Current Money. The Owner may have them of me, on paying as the Law directs. Richard Vausler. RAN away from the Subscriber, the latter End of April last, a small, neat, well made AngolaNegro Fellow named London, about five Feet 5 or 6 inches high, as he was imported very young, he speaks very good English, about thirty Years old, has a very round Visage, and a full Beard, he is of middling dark Complexion. Also run away from the Subscriber's Plantation in King WilliamCounty, the latter end of last September another Fellow named Sam Drysdale, about forty Years old, about five Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, has lost some of his under fore Teeth, he is Virginia born, and formerly belonged to the late Commissary Blair. Whoever will apprehend the said Runaways, and bring them to the Subscriber in New Kent, shall have three Pistoles Reward for each if taken in this Government, and five Pistoles for each, if taken in any other. Daniel Parke Custis. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Spotsylvania County, a small bright Bay mare with a black Mane and Tail, a small white Spot in her Forehead, and sundry Sad dle Spots on each Side of her Back, branded near the Buttock W. She has been posted and appraised at Three Pounds. The Owner may have her, on proving his Pro- perty, and paying as the Law directs. John Waller. TAKEN away from the Subscriber, in Henrico County, by a Man who called him- self Thomas Buckner, he is a small Man of a black Complexion, who 'tis believed lives in Culpeper County, a Bay Horse, about 14 Hands and an Inch high, a natural Pacer, branded on the Shoulder and Buttock S within a Heart. Whoever brings the said Horse to me, shall have a Pistole Reward, and two Pistoles for the Man. William Harding. Just Imported, by the Subscriber, in the Montgomery Capt.Patterson, and to be Sold at his Shop, near the Market-Place, Williamsburg, ACHOICE and Large Parcel of Drugs and Medicines, faithfully prepared by the best Hands in London ; consisting of Sarfa and China Roots, best Rhubarb, Cam- phire, Opium, Aloes, Borax, Mercury, Antimony, and Jesuits Bark, Ipecacuana, Sperma Ceti, Oil of Turpentine, Hartsthorn Shavings, French and Pearl Barley, Verdigrease, Manna, flaky ditto, Balsam Capivi, Spanish Flies, etc., etc. Also ,em>Andersonand Lockyer'sPills, Squire'sand Stoughton's Elixirs, Bateman's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, choice Eating Oil, best Lancets, Annodyne Necklaces, Eaton'sStyptic, Lavender and Hungary Waters,James Powders, Spanish Liquorice, Castile Soap, Ivory and Pewter Syringes, Glyster Pipes, Vial and Vial Corks, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Black Pepper, Allspice, Ginger,Turlington'sBalsam, Sage, Copperass, Saltpetre, Allum and all Sorts of Garden Seeds. Peter Hay. N.B. Any Person inclinable to purchase the whole with the Shop Utensils, may have a Pennysworth for ready Money, or Credit giving Security. P.H. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Lunenburg County, near the Court-House, a Sorrel Horse, his Mane and Tail resemble a Flaxen Color, several Saddle Spots, and branded thus X. The Owner may have him, on paying as the Law directs. William Lidderdale To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at the Door of the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg, on the Second Tuesday in Decembernext, A Valuable Tract of Land, formerly belonging to John Stewart,containing 650 Acres, luing on Cob Creek, in Lunenburg County ; it is all very fine rich Land, and a great Part of it very fine large Meadow; there are several good Houses and other Improvements on the said Land. The Purchaser will be allowed Six Months Credit, and may enter upon the Premises immediately ; Five per Cent. will be allowed for ready Money. Charles Turnbull. To be LET, and ENTERED on immediately, A VERY commodius Dwelling-House, with a Well of very good Water, Out- Houses, Garden pailed in, and other Conveniences, in perfect good Order, and yrev convenient for a private Family, or Lodgers, and situated in one of the most agree- able Parts of Town: Also one other very good Dwelling -House, well-accomodated with Out-Houses, Garden, Well, fine large Stable and Coach-House, etc. situate on the main Street, the lower side of the Market Place. Phillip Ludwell To be SOLD, TWO Lots in the Town of Fredericksburg, fronting the main Street, opposite to Warehouse, whereon there is a convenient Dwelling-House, with three of which are Fire Rooms, as also a Kitchen, Stable, Meat House, and large commodious Warehouse, the whole pailed in. purchase may apply to William Cunningham in Falmouth or cksburg. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> TAKEN up by the Subscriber in Surry County, a middle siz'd Sorrel Mare, branded on the near Buttock H, all her feet white, has been appraised at [illegible] Pound ten Shillings. The owner may have him of me paying what the Law directs. Henry Watkins. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on Appomattox River, in AmeliaCounty, two Hogs, one a white Sow, the other a black Barrow, marked with a Crop on each Ear ; the Sow has had Pigs since taken up. The owner may have them of me, paying as the Law directs. David Greenbill. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Amelia Court-house, a large bay Horse, about Five Feet Eight Inched high, neither branded or mark'd to be observed. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. Thomas Wren TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Albemarle County, a Bay Mare, branded on the near Shoulder H, and one the near Buttock M. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. John Allen. THERE is in the Subscriber's Plantation, in Fairfax County, a large red and white Steer his hind parts white, marked with a Crop and Slit in the Right Ear. The Owner may have him again of me, paying as the Law directs. James King TAKEN up by the Subscriber living near Culpeper County, one red Steer, about two Years old, has a little white on one of his Flanks,and was appraised at one Pound five Shillings. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. Benjamin Case. TAKEN up by the Subscriber living in Goldwine-Creek, in Louisa County, a Bay Horse, about 4 Feet 4 Inches high, and branded on the near Buttock 1M, very [illegible] The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. Richard Efler. NOW in the Public Gaol of this City, a Negro Man, names James, who says he belongs to Adam Porter, in North Carolina ; He hath been in WarwickGaol two Months, according to Law. The Owner may have him of me, on paying Charges. Thomas Penman, K.P.G. To be Sold,at Public Auction, Pursuant to the Will of Issac Bates,deceas'd FOUR Hundred and Eighty seven Acres of Land, lying in YorkCounty, about seven Miles from Williamsburg, near Fleming Bates's,on both Sides of the Road that leads from Glass's Ordinary to York River, well wooded and watered; The Sale to be on the second Tuesday in December next, before Mr. Duncastle's Door, in Williamsburg. Credit will be allowed 'til the 10th day of April next, on giving Bond and Security as usual. Any Person that hath a Mind to purchase, and is willing to view the land, may be shewed any Part of it, by applying to Fleming Bates, who has already promised to do that Fa- vor, for George Carrington, Executor. Just PUBLISHED, THEVirginiaALMANACK, for the Year of our LORD GOD, 1756 Being BISSEXTILE or LEAP-YEAR. Wherein are contained, the Lunations Conjunctions, Eclipses ; the Sun and Moon's Rising and Setting ; the Rising, Setting. and Soothing of the Heavenly Bodies ; Weather ; Court days ; an exact List of the English Navy ; a List of the Council and House of Burgesses, of Virginia ; a Summary of the whole House of Commons ; several useful Tables ; Description of the Roads through the Continent ; Description of the Road to the Ohio ; Poetry ; Prudential Ad- vice, etc. etc. Calculated according to Art ; and referred to the Horizon of the 38 Degrees North Latitude, and a Meridian of Five Hours West from the City of London ; fitting Virginia, Maryland, North-Carolina, &amp. By THEOPHILUS WREG, Philomax. [Price Seven Pence Half-penny each, or, Five Shillings per Dozen.] SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising the Sum of &pound.6875, for the further Protection of his Majesty's Sub- jects against the Insults and Incroachments of the French, in Pursuance of an Act of Assembly, passed the 9th Day of July last. This LOTTERY consists of 25,000 tickets at 21 s. 6 d. each, 2050 of which are Prizes, of the following Value : Number of Prizes. Value in Current Money. Total Value. 1 of &pound.2000 &pound.2000 1 of 1000 1000 4 of 500 2000 5 of 200 1000 6 of 150 900 8 of 100 200 15 of 50 750 50 of 20 1000 150 of 10 1500 1810 of 5 9050 2030 Prizes amounting to &pound.20000 Total Value. 22950 Blanks. 25000 pistoles, at 21 s. 6 d. each is &pound.26375 To be paid in Prizes, 20000 &pound.6875 to be applied to the particular Purposes by the said Act directed, for the Protection of the Country. If 20,000 Tickets are disposed of by the 11th Day of December next, the drawing of the Lottery will then begin at the Capitol, in Williamsburg ; and the Tickets remaining unsold will be drawn on Account, and for the Benefit, of the Country ; but if there should be more than 5000 Tickets remaining unsold on that Day, then the drawing of the said Lottery is to be put off 'til the 6th day of [illegible] next. As soon as the Drawing is finished, the Prizes will be published in the Gazette, and the Money paid to the Possessors of the fortunate Tickets, if demanded in Six Months after : But the Prizes, not Demanded in that Time, will be deemed as generously given for the Use of the Country, and be applied accordingly. The Persons following are appointed Managers of the Lottery, ,em>viz. John Robinson, Charles Carter, Peyton Randolph Esqrs. and Landon Carter, Carter Burwell, Benjamin Waller, and James Power, Gentlemen, who have given Bond and Security, and are on Oath, for the faithful Performance of their Truth. TICKETS are to be sold by the said Managers, at their respective Dwellings. </div> RG: Printed by William Hunter, at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE ; by ay be supplied with this Paper. Advertisements of a moderate Length are inserted for Three st Week, and Two Shillings each Week after. </div> Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> November 21, 1755. THE No. 254. VIRGINIA GAZETTE With the freshest ADVICES, FOREIGN and DOMESTIC. <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> From the London Gazetteer or Daily Advertiser. Consideration upon the present State of the Commerce, Taxes, Armaments, Nary and Cash; also upon the National Debts, public Credit, National Faith, and other Affairs of Great-Britain and France. To the PRINTER, &c. Oblector bac Specula. SIR, IN all Probability the Temple of Janus will be soon opened, the im- prisoned God roused, and the Furies let out. A triple Alliance has been formed; the Spear, the Shield, and the Trident, are united; Man, Minerva and Neptune have ascended our Fleet to attend the Genius of Britain and roll its Thunder, its Terror, its Vengeance, through the Orb; to recover its long ravished Territories, and chastise Gallic Perfidy. At such a Juncture it may be some Amusement, afford some Instruction, and be of some Use to your Readers and my Country, to take a short Sur- vey of the present Posture of the English and French Affairs: This may tend to rouze our Indignation, animate our Endeavours, spirit our Reso- lutions, support our public Credit, reel in our apostate Sons, and to open our Hearts and Purses freely and chearfully to assist our Administration in the glorious Plan they have formed to recover our Rights, extend our Commerce, and to scourge the pragmatical Insolence and barbarous Ra- pine of the common Plagues of Mankind, and Disturbers of the Peace of the Universe. The Ghosts of slaughtered Britons and their mangled Babes, murdered in cold Blood, wandering on the Shores of the Ohio and Kenne- bec, call out for Vengeance on their barbarous Assassins: Justice, Honor, Interest, a noble Revenge, all claim our most strenuous Efforts and chear- ful Contributions towards the Execution of our Judicious Plans, and driv- ing the Plagues of Mankind out of the American World, as they have shewn no Inclination to live at Peace in it. These are the Sentiments which arise in my Breast; thus, Sir, I feel my- self warmed with Zeal for the public Good, and fired by public Resent- ment. But when I reflect that France has twenty Millions of People, frugal, industrious, and ingenious; a fertile Country of 120 Millions of Acres, abounding in Corn, Wool, Silk, Iron, Hemp Flax, Cattle, Salt, and Fruits; and enjoying a Monopoly of the finest Wines and Brandies in the World, coveted by all the Gentry in Europe: When I consider that it has a splendid and pompuous Court of an elegant Taste, that gives the lead in Fashions to all its Neighbours, and the consequent Advantages it has in Manufactures: When I consider that it employs near 40,000 Sailors in the Cod, Herring and other Fisheries, at the Isle of Cape Breton and else- where; as likewise the vast Trade it has in Indigo and Sugars; and its prodigious Export of Cloth to Turkey, (and Spain, Italy &c.) and what ours is dwindled to, in the Levant especially: When I consider that the Price of Labor in France, even in the Neighbourhood of the Capital, is but 6d. a Day, Sterling; in the Provinces but from 3d. to 4d in general; and that the Price of Wheat, in Paris has been lately on an Average, for Ten Years together, at 2d. a Bushel (b); that Flesh in the Provinces is cheap; and that upon the whole, a Manufacturer in France can earn but 6d. a Day, and yet live as well on that Six-Pence, exclusive of Taxes, as a Manufac- turer in England for a Shilling a Day: When I reflect on the great Su- periority the French must acquire over the English in all the Markets in the World, both with Regard to their Produce and Manufactures, by this Cheapness of Labor and Commodities: When I consider the Family Con- nection, &c. between France and Spain, how much it is the Interest of the last to traffick with the first, and that of about five Millions Sterling which the Spaniards annually import in Plate from the West-Indies, the greatest Part centers in France: When I reflect that France, in the Year 1727, was possessed of 42 Millions Sterling in Cash, and has coined 54 Millions Sterling since that Time, which it is probable is all at present in the King- dom (c): I say when I consider all these Things, I almost tremble for the Fate of my Country, its Religion, its Liberty, its Trade, its Manufac- tures, its Commerce. Let any reasonable Merchant reflect how it is possible for a Nation to cope with a Country in Trade, when its Labor and Produce are double the Price of what they are in the Country, that is in Competition with it in all the Ports in the World. This is a Matter that merits the highest Regard and the most speedy Remedy: And this is the true State of Commerce with Respect to England and France at this present Time. The Case, then, is come to a Crisis, England must either destroy the Commerce of France, or France will ruin the Commerce of England, monopolize the Trade of Europe, and aim, at least, to extend its its Dominions and Tyranny from the Pillars of Hercules to the Baltic Sea; which the President of the Parlia- ment of Paris, in 1662, told Lewis the XIV, they expected soon under his Auspices, and from his Wisdom and the Specimens they had received of the Success of his Arms. (d) a See Hanway’s Travels. b Voyeu Ouvrages Politiques de Mr. l’Abbe de St. Pierre, Tom. x. c Voyeu les Elemens da commerce par Mr. Debonaire. d Voyeu lettres et negotiations entre Jean de Wit, &c. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Thus far we have seen the melancholy Side of the Question, let us next contemplate the brighter. Nothwithstanding France has all these Advantages, all this Trade, Com- merce and Treasure; yet from her former Conduct and bad Policy, and the Nature of her Government, her natural Strength and Vigor are cramp- ed and spackled. What Man is such a Fool as to lend his Money to a Go- vernment, where a Dash of a Minister’s Pen shall annihilate Millions, ruin Thousands of Families, and sink all National Debts in an Instant? Their Courts of Liquidation, their Chambers of Justice, or rather of Iniquity, their Visas in the Years 1715 and 16, are not easily to be forgotten. Then Commissioners, chosen on Purpose, the supple Tools of Iniquity and ar- bitrary Power, cancelled State Debts at Pleasure, obliged the Proprietors to take one fifth of their just Dues, or loose all. And to such a Height of Cruelty and Injustice Things were carried, and so little Care was taken to pay the Interest of the Monies borrowed by the State, that the Securities on the Hotel de Ville fell fifty per Cent and the Utencils Bills 90 per Cent. (e); from whence the Proprietors of 1000£. due from the Govern- ment received but 100£. at four per Cent. for 1000£. lent to the State at a high Interest: Such inormous Oppressions and Frauds did the Creditors of the Public suffer! As this has been the Case, who but Mad-men would trust such a Government again! I have been informed, that the French themselves, at this present Junc- ture, have so bad an Opinion of the present Posture of their Affairs, and so little Faith and Confidence in their Government Securities, that they offer them every where at a high Discount: But as the French Ministry has lately made such Dupes and Bubbles of the public Creditors; and as Go- vernment Securities are so very precarious in France, one would imagine that no one would (at least that no Man in his Senses would) run the Hazard of purchasing their Securities even at 50 per Cent. Discount. If we have any such apostate Sons, and ignorant Fools, I have one Consola- tion attending the Reflection, which is “that they will meet with the ”deserved Fate of such a Visa and Chamber of Justice as were erected in ”the Year 1715.” What hath been may be again; and we have seen the Time when a 100£. of French Government Securities have been worth but 10£. A Man must then be infatuated, to trust such a perfidious Government again; a Government, that has no more Regard to Justice towards its own Subjects and Creditors, than it has to its Treaties and solemn Stipulations with its neighbouring States. Thus, tho’ France has great natural Advantages, a considerable and pro- fitable Commerce, and a great Stock of Money, yet its faithless, its per- fidious Government, cramp its natural Force and Vigor; and, like a Tropedo, benumbs its Power and Faculties, when the greatest Necessity calls for their Exertion. It is impossible that their national Cash should have all the Influence it is capable of, as the State has given such recent Examples of Cruelty to its public Creditors. If a burnt Child dreads the Fire, surely sad Experience must make Men diffident and cautious. But as our Fleets will obstruct their Commerce, in all Probabilty their Money will be transported to other States for Security, and in Order to make a Profit of it by Interest; and tis very probable, that through the Hands of neutral Powers, large Sums of French Property may be lent to us, by which we may be enabled more vigorously to carry on our Naval Armaments; and extend our Foreign Commerce. But the Want of public Credit is not the only Misfortune and Im- becilty France labors under: Its Debts are great, its national Interest high, its Revenues anticipated, its Expences large, its Resources exhaust- ed, its Taxes oppressive, and its Stock of Commodities small. What Re- sources can be expected in a State where an Artizan, who earns 20£. per Annum by his Labor, in Time of Peace, pays 5£. or 6£. per Annum in Taxes and Gabellies to defray the common Expences of the State: Its Commerce can afford no Assistance, since a Trader who has but a 1000£. in Commerce, pays not less than 200£. a Year to the State in Times of Peace. (f) On the other Hand, the English Peasant does not pay above 14s. or 15s. in Taxes, where the French pays four or five Pounds; the English Ar- tizan does not pay above 20s. or 30s. where the French pays seven or eight Pounds; nor in common does an English Trader with 4 or 5000£. in Stock, pay above 10s. where a Frenchman would be obliged to pay 200£. It is easy, from hence, to perceive the different Resources of the two Nations, exclusive of the Consideration, that 3-4ths of all the E- states in this Kingdom are not assessed 1-4th of their Value to the Land- Tax. The Gabelle of Salt only in France lies as heavy on the common people as all the Excises and Customs do in England, unless the E [damaged, illegible] Poor throw away their Money in purchasing infernal Liquor [damaged, illegible] to Health. ANT [damaged, illegible] e Voyez Reflections politique, par Mr. Dutor, tam.[damaged, illegible] Things are not the Representative of Money: Tyranny [damaged, illegible] one bury their Money, L’Espirit des Leix, tom. II. P. [damaged, illegible] f Voyez Dexcine Royale, par Mr. Vauban. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> LONDON July 21. At this important Conjuncture, the Paris Gazette (a Paper published by Authority) gives the World the following interesting Advices, dated from Compiegene July 10. ”The 6th Instant, the Queen, accompanied by Madam Adelaide and Misdames Victoire, Sophia and Louisa, heard high Mass at St. James’s Church.” ”In the Afternoon the King and Queen assisted at the Salut (the last Part of the Evening Service) in the same Church.” “Their Majesties supped the 4th, 6th, and 9th, at the Grand Cover.” “Yesterday the Dauphin arrived from Versailles, and is to stay here till the 15th.” ”Madam Victoire took a Purge the 7th, by Way of Precaution.” Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, July 18. ”Mons. Hocquart, who commanded the Aicide, taken off the Banks of Newfoundland, is a Knight of the Military Order of St. Lewis: This is the third Time he has fallen into the Hands of the English; having been taken in the Meda the 22nd of April, 1744, which was the first Ship of War belonging to the French that was taken after the Decla- ration. He was taken a second Time on the third of May, 1748, in the Diamond, of 50 Guns (now called the Isis) and both Times brought into this Port.” August 30. Private Letters by Yesterday’s Dutch Mail, advise, That a Plot for blowing up the Powder Magazine in the important Fortress of Luxemburgh hath been seasonably discovered. August 2. It is certain Fact that the Court of France has borrowed of English Subjects, since the Close of the last War, Four Millions of Pounds Sterling; and every one may hence see, that without Assistance from the Unnatural and Persidious amongst ourselves, they could have been in no Condition to give us Trouble at present. The Expence therefore of the Blood and Treasure a War may occasion us, is all fairly to be imputed to these degenerate Sons of our own Mother. The Night before the Duke de Mirepoix left London he expressed himself to the following Effect, to the Grandees at White’s Chocolate House Gentlemen, The high Civilities I have had the Honor to receive from you, having laid me under great Obligations, I should behave beneath the Character of a Gentleman, were I to depart this Kingdom without making those acknowledgements which you are intitled to, and which I glory in. It is with great Regret, Gentlemen, that I leave a Nation with Animosity which I could have made my Exit in. The noble generous Spirit of Freedom which reigns among you would make every wise Man wish to be a Briton, did not that Liberty degenerate into Licentiousness. You have the Happiness of a brave and wise King to rule over you; a Gentle- man worthy of the Race of Heroes from which he descends, and you ought to make it your Glory to demonstrate you deserve him. I will not impeach the Conduct of your Ministry any farther than to observe, their being influenced by the Multitude obscures those great Talents, which in France would make a Blaze that would astonish not only Europe but the Universe. It is your Misfortune to be a divided People, and yet you are to the Surprize of the World a great and powerful Nation; and if you are not happy, pardon my sayng, it is your own Fault. WILLIAMSBURG, November 21. This Week arrived at Hampton, from Nova-Scotia, about 1000 Neu- tral French, Men, Women, and Children. The Council sat Yesterday, and an Express was immediately dispatched to Hampton, but how they are to be disposed of, we have not yet heard. The Seaforth Man of War, Capt, Rawlings, is arrived at Hampton, from England, but last from Boston. In his Passage he took Three Prizes, Two of which were sent to England, and the other ransomed for 2000£. On Wednesday, George M’Swaine, an Inhabitant of Cumberland County in Pennsylvania, came to Town from Fort Cumberland, with Two Scalps, and gives us the following Account. That on the 19th of last Month, he with another, were taken Prisoners, by 10 Shawnese Indians, the next Day they took a Dutchman Prisoner, and a few Days after Joined 43 De- lawares,with King Shingiss at their Head. On the 30th they took an old Dutchman Prisoner at Rays Town, whom they would have put to Death (the general Fate oif their aged Prisoners) but were prevailed on to spare him, as he was a Carpenter, and might be of Service to them. The same Day M’Swaine and the old Dutchman were ordered to be carried to the Delaware Town, and for that Purpose were committed to the Care of Shingiss’s Cousin, called Connistobe Will, and one Jackson, (who deserted from our Forces last Year, and had joined himself with the Indians) while the rest with the other Prisoners, proceeded to do further Mischief.———They lodged that Night in an Indian Cabbin, and M’Swaine being ordered to rise to mend the Fire, took a favorable Opportunity, and with a Broad- Ax killed the Indian, and then seizing his Gun shot Jackson dead on the Spot: After scalping them, and setting Fire to the Cabbin, he and the Dutchman made the best of their Way to Fort Cumberland, where they arrived early next Morning.———M’Swaine has received Twenty Pounds for the two Scalps. This Day John Nicholas, for Murder, was executed at the Gallows, near this City. David Say and Richard Chapman, for Felony, pardoned, and John Hart, for Felony reprieved. To the PRINTER, &c. SIR, As the Public may be desirous of knowing the Contents of the Acts passed last Session, before they possibly can be published, you are desired to insert the fol- lowing Extracts from them in your next Paper; Yours, &c. G. D. [damaged, illegible] amend an Act, intituled. An Act for amending an Act, intituled, [damaged, illegible] making Provisions against Invasions and Insurrections. [damaged, illegible] it is Enacted, 1. That if any Person who is or shall be [damaged, illegible] in Pay as an Officer, or who is or shall be inlisted, or in [damaged, illegible] shall remain in the Service, or shall, during the Con- [damaged, illegible] untarily enter himself in the said Service, as a Soldier, [damaged, illegible] concerned in any Mutiny or Sedition in the Army, or [damaged, illegible] ice; or being a Soldier voluntarily inlisted in any Re- [damaged, illegible] Company, shall inlist in any other, without producing </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> a discharge in Writing from the commanding Officer of the Regiment, Troop, or Company in which he last served; and if any Officer refused to obey the lawful Commands of his superior Officer, or shall strike or raise any Violence against his superior Officer in the Execution of his Office; all such Offenders shall suffer Death, or such other Punishment as a Court- Martial shall inflict on them. 2. The Governor is impowered to grant a Commission under the Seal of the Colony, to any Officer not under the Degree of a Field-Officer, for holding a general Court-Martial, for Trial of the above Offences. 3. No general Court-Martial to consist of a less Number than Nine, whereof none under a Commission Officer———Authorised to administer an Oath to Witnesses. 4. Oaths prescribed to be taken by all Officers present at a Court Martial before they proceed to Trial.—Court Martial directed to appoint a Clerk to keep a Register of their Proceedings———His Oath———No Sentence of Death shall be given against any Offender, unless six Officers concur therein; and if there be more than nine Officers present, then Judgment shall pass by the Concurrence of two Thirds of them———All Trials to be between Eight o’Clock in the Morning, and Three in the Afternoon, ex- cept in Cases which require an immediate Example. 5. Party tried entitled to a Copy of the Sentence and Proceedings, upon Demand, (paying reasonably for the same) not sooner than five Days after the Sentence, whether it be approved or not. 6. Members of a Court Martial to send a Copy of their Proceedings and Sentence, under their Hands and Seals, to the Governor, as soon as con- venient, and Execution to be suspended until his Pleasure be known, who, if he thinks proper, is desired to issue his Warrant under the Seal of the Colony, for putting the Sentence into Execution. 7. Power given to Justices of the Peace, and others, to apprehend Per- sons suspected of being Deserters, and upon Conviction before a Justice, he is to issue his Warrant to the next Constable to receive him, and so to be conveyed from Constable to Constable, till delivered to his commanding Officer.——Constable receiving such Warrant to execute the same, and give a Receipt upon Delivery of a Deserter to him, under Penalty of 500 lb. of Tobacco to the Informer. 8. Constable impowered to impress Men and Horses for conveying Deserters, and if he suffers a Deserter to escape, forfeits 500 lb. Tobacco to the In- former. 9. Taker up intituled to 200 lb. Tobacco, upon Certificate from the Justice. 10. Penalty of 20£. on any Person harboring, concealing or assisting any Deserter, or buying Cloaths or Arms of any Soldier or Deserter; and upon Conviction before a Justice, Penalty to be levied by his Warrant, to be paid to the Informer. 11. Persons sued for any Thing done pursuant to this Act may plead the general Issue, and give the special Matter in Evidence. 12. Repealing Clause. 13. This Act to continue one Year. II. An Act to amend an Act, intituled, An Act for preventing and repelling the hostile Incursions of the Indians at Enmity with the Inhabitants of this Colony. BY this Act, 1. The sum of 10£. to be paid by the Treasurer to any Indian in Amity with the Inhabitants of this Colony, for every Male Indian Enemy above 12 Years old, taken Prisoner, killed or destroyed within this Colony, within one Year aftrer the End of this Session of Assembly. 2. If the present Hostilities cease within that Time, the Reward dis- continued. 3. To entitle our friendly Indians to the Reward, their Prisoners are to be delivered into the Country Goal, and there kept till discharged by the Go- vernor, and the Scalps to be produced by the Indian killing the Enemy, to the Governor, who, upon receiving sufficient Satisfaction of the Time and Place of their taking Prisoner or destroying suchIndianEnemy, is desired to issue his Warrant to the treasurer for paying the said Reward; and is also desired to notify this Act to our neighbouring friendly Indians, as soon as convenient. III. An Act for the better collecting the Land and Poll-Tax. PReamble. Whereas some Sheriffs have refused or been unable to give Security for collecting the Taxes imposed by the Act of the 28th of his present Majesty, for raising 20,000£. &amp.c. and the Act to explain that Act, (Passed last May, both now published) and no other Collectors have been appointed in their Stead, as is directed by those Laws, to prevent any In- convenience thereby, it is Enacted; 1. That when any Sheriff hath not given Security, and shall neglect or refuse to give Security for the collecting the said Taxes, within three Months after the passing of this Act, he shall forfeit 100£. and be prose- cuted by the King’s Attorney, by Order of the respective Courts, and when recovered to be paid to the Treasurer, for the same Uses as the taxes are directed to be applied. 2. Provided, If the Sheriff will, in open Court, swear that he has en- deavoured and cannot get such Security, he shall not be liable to the Penalty. 3. And where any Sheriff shall refuse, or is unable to give Security for Collection, and no other Person will undertake the same, the Court of the County where this shall happen, shall certify it to the Governor, who is thereupon impowered to appoint another Sheriff in his Stead, who shall at the next Court after the Date of his Commission, give Security for the Collection and Payment of the said Taxes, and is subject to the same Pe- nalty in Case of Neglect or Refusal. IV. An Act for settling the Rents of the public Warehouses, and Inspectors Sa- laries for this present Year. 1. IT is Enacted, That the Salaries of the Inspectors of Tobacco be dis- continued for this present Year, and in Lieu thereof they are entitled to retain to their own Use, 3s. for every Crop Hogshead, and 5s. for every Hogshead of Transfer Tobacco, delivered by them between the 20th of October last, and the 20th of October next, besides the Sixpence al- lowed for Nails for every Hogshead of Transfer Tobacco, out of which they are to pay to the Proprietors of the Warehouses, 8d. for every Hogs- head delivered in that Time. 2. The Proprietors of all Warehouses, having an established Rent by Law, shall instead thereof receive 8d. per Hogshead delivered as aforesaid, and no more. </div> <h5>Page3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> 3. Provided, That the Inspectors shall pay the Treasurer all the Money arising by the said 3s. and 5s. per Hogshead, over and above their Sala- ries established by Law, and the 8d. per Hogshed to the Proprietor. V. An Act to enable the Inhabitants of this Colony to discharge their Tobacco Debts in Money for this present Year. PReamble. By Reason of the small Quantity of Tobacco made this pre- sent Year, the Inhabitants of this Colony are rendered unable to pay their Levies, Officers Fees and Tobacco Debts, in Tobacco, therefore to prevent the Sheriffs and other Collectors from taking Advantage of the Necessities of the People, by exacting exorbitant Prices, it is Enacted; 1. That it shall be lawful for all Persons from whom Tobacco is due by Judgement, for Rent, by Bond, or upon any Contract, or for Public, County, and Parish Levies, or Secretary’s, Clerks, Sheriffs, Surveyors, or other Officer’s Fees, or by any other Ways or Means, to pay the same either in Tobacco or in Money, at the Rate of sixteen Shillings and Eight Pence per Hundred, at the Option of the Payer, and the Sheriffs are re- quired to receive the same in Discharge of any such Levies and Fees, and to account with, and pay to the Persons intitled to the same, in Proportion to their several Demands, all Money and Tobacco which they shall re- ceive in Payment of such Levies and Fees, which shall discharge the Sheriffs from any other Demand. 2. This Act not to extend to the Counties of which the Inhabitants are already impowered to discharge their Levies and Fees in Money. 3. This Act to continue ten Months. VI. An Act for paying the Burgesses Wages out of the Treasury for this Session of Assembly. THE Burgesses Wages to be paid by the Treasurer on the First of No- vember 1756, out of the public Money then in his Hands, accor- ding to the Dirctions of the Act of the 3rd and 4th of his present Ma- jesty, intituled An Act for the better regulating the Payment of the Burgesses Wages. ADVERTISEMENTS. To be SOLD on January Court-Day, being the fourth Thursday in the Month, at Gloucester Court- house, A Valuable Tract of Land, containing 404 Acress, 67 of which consists in good Dra- gon Swamp, well timbered with Cypress and Oak; the high Land with Oak, &c. a good Dwelling-House, with Brick Chimnies, and under pinn’d, with all other necessa- ry Out-houses all in good Repair; a new Plantation in good Order for Cropping, with Orchards of Peach and Apple Trees. The Land lies in Gloucester County, about 3 Miles above the old Dragon Bridge. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may view the same and know the Terms of Payment, by applying to the Subscriber on the Premisses. 1|| John Stubbs, Junior. STRAY’D or Stolen from Mrs. Tarplay’s in Williamsburg, on Monday the 10th of November, a young Bay Horse, five Years old next Summer, not branded, thin black Mane, and Sprig Tail, without any white on him, about fifteen Hands high, trots and gallops with great Life, has a large plain Feather on each Side of his Neck, from the Middle to the Ears, with a Dimple in the middle of his Neck, about the Bigness of a Musket-Ball. Whoever brings the said Horse to the said Mrs. Tarplay’s shall receive Half a Pistole Reward if taken within Eight Miles of Williamsburg; if above, one Pistole, from Travers Tarplay. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Lunenburg County, near the Court-house, a Sorrel Horse, his Main and Tail resemble a Flaxen Color, several Saddle Spots, and branded thus X. The Owner may have him, on paying as the Law directs. || William Lidderdale. NOTICE is hereby given, That the President and one of the Masters of William and Mary College, will be at Newcastle, on Wednesday the third of December, to exa- mine into the State of the Lands in King-William County, and to grant new Leases where wanted, Just Imported, by the Subscriber, in the MONTGOMERY, Capt. Patterson, and to be Sold at his Shop, near the Market-Place, Williamsburg, A CHOICE and Large Parcel of Drugs and Medicines, faithfully prepared by the best Hands in London; consisting of Sarsa and China Roots, best Rhubarb, Cam- phire, Opium, Aloes, Borax, Mercury, Antimony and Jesuits Bark, Ipecacuans, Sperma Ceti, Oil of Turpentine, Harthorn Shavings, French and Pearl Barley, Verdigrease, Manna, flakey ditto, Balsam Capivi, Spanish Flies, &c. %amp;c. Also Anderson and Lackyer’s Pills, Squire’s and Stougbron’s Elixirs, Bateman’s Drops, Godfrey’s Cordial, choice Eating Oil, best Lancets, Annodyne Necklaces, Eaton’s Styptic, Lavender and Hungary Waters, James’s Powders, Spanish Liqubrice, Castile Soap, Ivory and Pewter Syrenges, Glyster Pipes, Vial and Vial Corks, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, black Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Turlington’s Balsam, Sago, Copperass, Saltpetre, Allum and all Sorts of Garden Seeds. 2 Peter Hay. To be Lett, next Warwick Court-Day, to the highest Bidder, ONE Thousand Three Hundred Acres of Land, lying in Warwick County, with se- veral Tenements thereon, belonging to the Estate of William Colt, deceased. The whole will be rented by Philip Edmondson, Guardian to the Heir at Law. To be SOLD, on Thursday the first Day of January next, (for Cash or Tobacco) at the Dwelling- Place of the Subscriber, living in Isle of Wight County, near Col. James Baker’s; THREE Hundred Acres of Land, with a Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Quarter, Shop, Store-house, Smoak-house, Barn and Crib, with about 250 young Apple Trees, mostly of the choicest Fruits. Also, 400 Acres, adjoining to the above, about 200 young Apple Trees, and about 200 young Peach Trees, Also, 150 Acres, with a Dwelling-house thereon, &c. Also 270 Acres, lying in Surry County: a Dwelling-house thereon, with about 50 of Hughes’s Crab Apple Trees. Also 100 Acres, lying in Southhampton County, adjoining Proctor’s Bridge, all well timbered, and within about 8, 10, and 12 Miles of Warwicksqueak Bay-Warehouse. Any Person inclinable to purchase before the Day of Sale, may know the Terms by ap- plying to Jordan Thomas. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Spotsylvania County, a small bright Bay Mare with a black Mane and Tail, a small white Spot in her Forehead, andsundry Sad- dle Spots on each Side of her Back, branded on the near Buttock W. she has been posted and appraised at Three Pounds. The Owner may have her on proving his Pro- perty, and paying as the Law directs. John Waller. DESERTED from Capt. David Bell’s Company of the Virginia Regiment, the following Recruits, viz. Peter Carrie, Virginia born, 22 Years of Age, 5 Feet 10 Inches high, well-made, of a fair Complexion, with brown Hair, and is supposed now to be lurking in Albermarle County, within 20 Miles of the Court-House. Nathaniel Hall, Virginia born, 23 Years old 4 Feet 10 Inches high, round shoulder’d of a fair Complexion, and light brown Hair, he has been for some Time past lurking in Chesterfield County, and it is supposed is now removed into Granville County, near Col. Eaton’s in North Carolina. Robert Milton, born in Nansemond, 5 Feet 6 Inches high, of a black Complexion, his Hair cut, had on a Bob or Que Wig, and pretends to be a Doctor. James Hatton, an Englishman, well made, 5 Feet 2 Inches high, his Eye-Lids red, as if he had fore Eyes, he is of a fair Complexion, his Hair cut off, and has been an Over- seer several Years, he has much the Air of a Sailor. It is supposed Hatton and Milton, who deserted the 22nd Instant, will go to Nansemond, or the lower Parts of North Carolina. Whoever apprehends any of the above Deserters, and delivers them to any Officer of the Virginia Regiment, or to Archebald Cary, Esq; at Warwick in Chesterfield County; Mr. John Lewis at Albermarle Court-house, or the said Capt. Bell, shall receive two Pistoles Reward for each. David Bell. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near this Court-House, a Soirrel Roan colored Mare, about three Years old, and about four Feet and an Half high, with a Blaze in her Face, her right hind Leg white near the Ham, full of Sorrel Spots, and branded on the near Buttock [upside down W]. She has been appraised at Three Pounds Ten Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. Mackuess Goode. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Cumberland County, a Dun colored grey Mare, about 14 Hands high, with some white Hairs in her Forehead, and branded on the near Buttock S. She has been appraised at Six Pounds Nine Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs, || Bartholomew Stovall. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Bull-Run, in Prince William County, a large black Steer, mark’d with a Crop and Overkeel in the right Ear, and a Crop and Slit in the Left, and very much scarrified on the Back. The Owner may have him at my Plantation, paying as the Law directs. Bridgar Haynie. NOTICE is hereby given, That there are in Nominy Warehouose 4 Hogsheads of Tobacco, which appear to have been taken in above three Years ago, vix. <table><tbody><tr><td>Marks.</td> <td>No.</td> <td>Gross.</td> <td>Nett.</td> <td>Tare.</td> </tr><tr><td>GH</td> <td>11</td> <td>1319</td> <td>1221</td> <td> 98</td> </tr><tr><td>IN</td> <td> 1</td> <td>1137</td> <td>1035</td> <td>102</td> </tr><tr><td>AW</td> <td> 9</td> <td> 998</td> <td> 889</td> <td>109</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>18</td> <td> 964</td> <td> 857</td> <td>107</td> </tr></tbody></table> William Pierce, and Fox Sturman, Inspectors. TAKEN up by the subscriber, living near Sherwood Harris’s, on Tuckabee Creek, in Goochland County, a small Sorrel Mare, about 4 Feet 2 Inches high, with two Stars in her Face, one above the Break, the other below, a small Switch Tail, and her near hind Hoof white, but no Brand to be perceived; she trots and gallops only; and has been posted and appraised. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. David Causbey. TAKEN up by the subscriber, living on Turnup Creek, Lunenburg County, a dark Bay Horse, ten Years old, with a large Star in his Face, and branded on the near Buttock JR. He has been posted and appraised at Six Pounds. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. || James Mitchell. TAKEN away from the subscriber, in Henrico County, by a Man who called him- self Thomas Buckner, he is a small Man of a black Complexion, who ’tis believed lives in Culpeper County, a Bay Horse, about 14 Hands and an Inch high, a natural Pacer, branded on the Shoulder and Buttock S within a Heart. Whoever brings the said Horse to me, shall have a Pistole Reward, and Two Pistoles for the Man. || William Harding. TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the 9th Day of July, last, a middle-fited dark Bay Horse, with a Star in his Forehead, a long Switch Tail, and paces naturally, but not branded. He has run many Months at Mr. Walter King’s Plantation, at Nassau. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. N. B. He has been appraised at Six Pistoles. || Martin Key. Just PUBLISHED, THE Virginia ALMANACK, for the Year of our LORD GOD, 1756 Being BISSEXTILE, or LEAP YEAR. Wherein are contained, the Lunations Conjunctions, Eclipses; the Sun and Moon’s Rising and Setting; the Rising, Setting, and Southing of the Heavenly Bodies; Weather; Court Days; an exact List of the English Navy; a List of the Council, and House of Burgesses, of Virginia;a Summary of the whole House of Commons; several useful Tables; Description of the Roads through the Continent; Description of the Road to the Ohio; Poetry; Prudential Ad- vice, &c. &c. Calculated according to Art; and referred to the Horizon of 328 Degrees of North Latitude, and a Meridian of Five Hours West from the City of London; fitting Virginia, Maryland, North-Carolina, &c. By THEOPHILUS WREG, Philomat. [Price Seven Pence Half-penny each, or, Five Shillings per Dozen.] To be SOLD the Day after Hanover Court, in De- cember next, at the Subscriber’s House, in Hanover County, Twelve Lots of Land, containing 300 Acres each, with many Improvements thereon; also One Hundred choice Slaves, with all the Stock [damage, illegible] Things.[damage, illegible] NOTICE is hereby given, That there are remaining in [damaged, illegible] Three Hogsheads of Tobacco, viz. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>Marks.</td> <td>No.</td> <td>Gross.</td> <td>Nett.</td> <td>Tar [damaged illegible]</td> </tr><tr><td>December 4, 1751.</td> <td>ER</td> <td>1</td> <td>1283</td> <td>1180</td> <td>107 [damaged, illegible]</td> </tr><tr><td>February 6, 1748.</td> <td>WT</td> <td>1</td> <td>1046</td> <td> 944</td> <td>10 [damaged, illegible]</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>MD</td> <td>2</td> <td>1089</td> <td> 994</td> <td>95 [damaged, illegible]</td> </tr></tbody></table> John Hasseman, and B [damaged, illegible] </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> To be SOLD to the highest Bidder, at the Door of the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg, on the second Tuesday in December next, A Valuable Tract of Land, formerly belonging to John Steuart, coutaining 650 Acres, lying on Cob Creek, in Lunenburg County; it is all very fine rich Land, and a great Part of it very fine large Meadows; there are several good Houses and other Improvements on the said Land. The Purchaser will be allowed Six Months Credit, and may enter upon the Premisses immediately; Five per Cent. will be allowed for ready Money. t. f. Charles Turnbull. ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber by Bond or otherwise, are desired to make im- mediate Payment, or else they may expect to be sued immediately. I shall atrend at Mr. Franie’s, in Williamsburg all the following Week. John James Hulett. STRAY’D or stolen from the Quarter of the Hon. William Beverley, Esq; near the old Park, in King & Queen County, on the 29th of August-last, a large black Horse, near 15 Hands high, and branded on the near Buttock WB in a Piece, with a Diamond at Top. Whoever delivers him at my House in Essex County, shall have a Pistole Reward. TAKEN up the Subscriber living in James-City County, a small black Horse, about four Feet Four Inches high, a dull Brand on the near Buttock like a W, The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. John James Hulett. TAKEN up by the Subscriber in Surry County, a middle fix’d Sorrel Mare, branded on the near Buttock H, all her Feet white, has been appraised at Four Pounds tenh illings. The Owner may have him of me paying what the Law directs. || Henry Watkins. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on Appomattox River, in Amelia County, two Hogs, one a white Sow, the other a black Barrow, marked with a Crop on each Ear; the Sow has had Pigs since taken up. The Owner may them of me, paying as the Law directs. David Greenbill. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Amelia Court-house, a large Bay Horse, about Five Feet Eight Inches high, neither branded or mark’d to be observed. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. || Thomas Wren. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Albermarle County, a Bay Mare, branded on the near Shouldor H, and on the near Buttock M. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. || John Allen. THERE is in the Subscriber’s Plantation, in Fairfax County, a large red and white Steer his hind Parts white, marked with a Crop and Slit in the Right Ear. The Owner may have him again of me, paying as the Law directs. || James King. TAKEN up by the Subscriber living near Culpeper County, one red Steer, about two Years old, has a little white on one of his Flanks, and was appraised at one Pound five Shilings. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. Benjamin Case. TAKEN up by the Subscriber living on Goldmine-Creek, in Louisa County, a Bay Horse, about 4 Feet 4 Inches high, and branded on the near Buttock IM, very dulll The Owner may have him of me on paying as the Law directs. || Richard Esles. To be SOLD by the Subscriber on Nottoway River in Amelia County, about forty Miles from Bolling’s Point A TRACT of Land containing 650 Acres, all very rich, both high and low Ground, three Plantations thereon, a Grist Mill, Six new Tobacco Houses, Barns and other convenient Houses, with a sufficient Quantity of fresh Ground to work about Twelve Hands. Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, to John Winn. RAN away about the 8th of August, from the Subscriber in Westmoreland County, a Negroe Wench named Patience, about 30 Years of Age, had on when she went away, a Virginia Cloth Wastecoat and Petticoat, and carried with her a chequer’d Waste- coat turned up with stripp’d Persian. Whoever brings her to me, shall have Two Pi- stoles Reward, besides what the Law allows. William Booth. IMPORTED in the Charming Ann, Capt. Baker, last February, a small Parcel marked MT, No. 1, for which no Bill of Lading was given, The Owner on applying to Capt. Baker, at York, may hear of it. A MAN, well recommended, who can teach Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, will meet with good Encouragement, by applying to the Subscribers at Fre- dericksbourg. || Robert Jackson, Freiding Lewis FOUND by a Negroe Man, on the Road near Col. Ludwell’s Mill, a Pocket-Book bound in Parchment, with Bonds and Accounts in it, any Person describing the same, and paying the Charge of this Advertisement may have it again. Enquire of Mr. John Brown below the Capitol. THIS is to give Notice that there are several choice Slaves to be sold for ready Money by the Subscriber at Hog Island, &c. John Holt. To be SOLD, on the Premisses, on Wednesday the 26th of November, 1755. [damaged, illegible] and, lying in Glocester County, containing 350 Acres, with a goop [damaged, illegible] and all other convenient Houses for Cropping: Also Thirteen [damaged, illegible] head of Cattle, for Cash or Bills of Exchange. Thomas Boswell. [damaged, illegible] at the Plantation of William Marlow, deceas’d. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> TAKEN up on the 24th Day of July last, by the Subscriber, living in Amelia County, on Deep-Creek, a middle-sized black Horse, branded on the near Shoul- der II., has a Star on his Forehead, and been appraised at five Pounds The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs, || George Forrest TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Augusta County, a bright Bay Horse about 13 Hands high, a large hanging Main, a Piece cut out of his left Ear, and branded on the off Buttock EE He has been posted and appraised to three Pounds. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. John Trimble. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living at Clifton’s Neck, on Potowmack River, in Fair- fax County, two large barrow Cows, one a Brindle, with a grey Face, and mark’d with a Swallow-Fork in the right Ear, a Crop and Hole, the Hole slit-cut, in the left Ear: The other Brown, mark’d with a Swallow-Fork in the left Ear, and an half Spade in the Right, and her Tail white up to the Small of her Back. They have been posted and appraised at Two Pounds Seventeen Shillings. The Owner may have them of me, on paying as the Law directs. Thomas Smith. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Louisa County, a middle-siz’d white Mare, with a Switch Tail, a hanging Mane, and branded on the near Buttock CB, tho’ since she has been posted the Brand appears more like AG than a C. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. Henry Basdale. Williamsburg, October 28, 1755. NOW in the Public Goal of this City, a Negroe Man, named James, who says he belongs to Adam Porter, in North-Carolina : He hath been in Warwick Goal two Months, according to Law. The Owner may have him of me, on paying Charges. t. f. Thomas Penman, K. P. G. To be SOLD, at Public Auction, pursuant to the Will of Isaac Bates, deceas’d, FOUR Hundred and Eighty seven Acres of Land, lying in York County, about seven Miles from Williamsburg, near Fleming Bates’s, on both Sides the Road that leads from Glass’s Ordinary to York River, well wooded and watered: The Sale to be on the second Tuesday in December next, before Mr. Doncastle’s Door, in Williamsburg. Credit will be allowed ’til the 10th Day of April next, on giving Bond and Security as usual. Any Person that hath a Mind to puchase, and is willing to view the Land, may be shewed any Part of it, by applying to Fleming Bates, who has already promised to do that Fa- vor, for t.f. George Carrington, Executor.<,/p> To be LET, and ENTERED on immediately, A VERY commodious Dwelling-House, with a Well of very good Water, Out- Houses, Garden pailed in, and other Conveniences, in perfect good Order, and very convenient for a private Family, or Lodgers, and situated in one of the most agree- able Parts of the Town: Also one other very good Dwelling-House, well accommodated with Out-Houses, Garden, Well, fine large Stable and Coach-House, &c. situate on the main Street, the lower Side of the Market Place. t.f. Philip Ludwell. To be SOLD, TWO Lots in the Town ofFredericksburg, fronting the main Street, opposite to Fredericksburg Warehouse, whereon there is a convenient Dwelling-House, with seven Rooms in it, three of which are Fire Rooms, as also a Kitchen, Stable, Meat- House, Garden, Store-House, and a large commodious Warehouse, the Whole pailed in. Any Person intending to purchase may apply to William Cunningham, in Falmouth, or to John Sewart, in Fredericksburg. II To be SOLD on the 24th Day of March next, A TRACT of Land, containing 1500 Acres, lying on Ware River, in Glocester County. Any Person inclinable to purchse, may know the Terms, on applying to 6 Ludwell Grymes. SCHEME of a LOTTERY, FOR raising the Sum of £. 6875, for the further Protection of his Majesty’s Sub- jects against the Insults and Incroachments of the French, in Pursuance of an Act of Assembly, passed the 9th Day of July last. This LOTTERY consists of 25,000 Tickets at 21s. 6d. each, 2050 of which are Prizes, of the following Value: < <table><tbody><tr><td>Number of Prizes.</td> <td></td> <td>Value in Current Money.</td> <td>Total Value.</td> </tr><tr><td> 1</td> <td>of</td> <td>£.2000</td> <td>£.2000</td> </tr><tr><td> 1</td> <td>of</td> <td> 1000</td> <td> 1000</td> </tr><tr><td> 4</td> <td>of</td> <td> 500</td> <td> 2000</td> </tr><tr><td> 5</td> <td>of</td> <td> 200</td> <td> 1000</td> </tr><tr><td> 6</td> <td>of</td> <td> 150</td> <td> 900</td> </tr><tr><td> 8</td> <td>of</td> <td> 100</td> <td> 800</td> </tr><tr><td> 15</td> <td>of</td> <td> 50</td> <td> 750</td> </tr><tr><td> 50</td> <td>of</td> <td> 20</td> <td> 1000</td> </tr><tr><td> 150</td> <td>of</td> <td> 10</td> <td> 1500</td> </tr><tr><td> 1810</td> <td>of</td> <td> 5</td> <td> 9050</td> </tr><tr><td>———</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>———</td> </tr><tr><td> 2050 Prizes</td> <td></td> <td>amounting to</td> <td>£20000 Total Value</td> </tr><tr><td>22050 Blanks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>———</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25000 Pistoles,</td> <td>at 21s. 6d.</td> <td>each, is £. 26875</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td> To be paid in Prizes, 20000</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> £. 6875 to be applied to the particular Purposes by the said Act directed, for the Protection of the Country. If 20,000 Tickets are disposed of by the 11th Day of December next, the drawing of the Lottery will then begin at the Capitol, in Williamsburg; and the Tickets remaining unsold will be drawn on Account, and for the Benefit, of the Country; but if there should be more than 5000 Tickets remaining unsold on that Day, then the drawing of the said Lottery is to be put off ’til the 6th Day of May next. As soon as the Drawing is finished, the Prizes will be published in the Gazette, and the Money paid to the Possessors of the fortunate Tickets, if demanded in Six Months after: But the Prizes, not demanded in that Time, will be demed as generously given for the Use of the Country, and be applied accordingly. The Persons following are appointed Managers of this Lottery, viz. John Robinson, Charles Carter, Peyton Randolph, Esqrs. and Landon Carter, Carter Burwell, Benjamin Waller, and James Power, Gentlemen, who have given Bond and Security, and are on Oath, for the faithful Performance of their Trust. TICKETS are to be sold by the said Managers, at their respective Dwellings. </div> [damaged, illegible] BURG: Printed by WILLIAM HUNTER, at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE; by [damaged, illegible] may be supplied with this Paper. Advertisements of a moderate Length are inserted for Three [damaged, illegible] first Week, and Two Shillings each Week after. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> July 17, 1755. THE No.236. VIRGINIA GAZETTE. With the freshest Advices, FOREIGN and Domestic. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> From the Supplement to the Pennsylvania Gazette, July 7th, 1755. Last Night an Express arrived here from Halifax (via Boston) in Fourteen Days, and proceeded this Morning to General Braddock. By him we have the following important Intelligence, the immediate Publication of which we hope will be agreeable to our Readers. BOSTON, June 30. ON Tuesday last arrived in Town, Major Bourne, who left the English Camp near Chignecto the 18th Instant, charged with Dispatches from the hon. Col. Monckton, to his Excellency Governor Shirley, and brings us the agreeable News, That on the first Day of this Instant, in the Evening, his Excel- lency Governor Shirley's two New-England Regiments ar- rived at Chignecto, in the Bay of Fundi, and on the second landed and joined his Majesty's regular Forces there, near Fort Lawrence, that the English Troops marched the fourth, and invested the French Fort of Beau-Sejour (now called Fort Cumberland) in the Evening, and in their Way took Pos- session of Pont du Buott, where the French had a Battery of four small Pieces of Cannon and a Block-house, and had posted 400 Men to oppose their Passage, who soon retired when closely attacked, and left their Block-house, and the sundry adjacent Houses in Flames. Our Forces began to bombard the French Fort from Batteries advanced within 500 Yards of it, on the 13th, which, by a constant Fire, obliged the French to surrender before our Gun Batteries were finished, onthe 16th Instant. The Fort is a regular built Pentagon, with 26 Pieces of Cannon mounted, chiefly of 12, 9 and 6 Pounders, and one 10 Inch Mortar, was garrison'd with 150 regular Troops, and 400 Peasants, commanded by Monsieur Du Chambon, was plentifully furnished with Provisions, as well as all other Kinds of Stores. The regular Troops are to be transported to Louisbourg, and under a Pro- hibition of bearing Arms in North-America for Six Months: The Fort the French had on the Side of the Bay Verte had accepted the same Terms of Capitulation, and Colonel Winslow marched with 500 Men, the same Morning that Major Bourne came away, in order to take Possession of it: And that the Forces were soon to sail for St. John's River, where it was not doubted they would have the like Success. Extract of a Letter from an Officer in our Army in Nova Scotia. From the Camp before Beau-Sejour, June 11, 1755. We had a very pleasant Passage of four Days from Boston to Annapo- lis, where we all arrived safe on Monday the 26th of May; we re- mained ther till Sunday the first of June, when we all sail'd and got up here the same Night, but did not land till Monday. We were not a little pleased to learn on our Arrival, that the French had received no Reinforce- ment from Louisbourg, as we heard at Boston, nor were they apprized of our Design, till we got here. The Troops were quartered the Night we arrived upon the Settlers and Inhabitants, and Tuesday encamped near our Fort, which Day was employed in preparing to march to the French Side on the next Day : Accordingly on the 4th of June, (being the Prince of Wale's Birth-Day) at Break of Day, the Troops were under Arms, and joined by all the Regulars of our Garrison, both Officers and Soldiers, ex- cept Captain Hamilton, who was left to command Fort Lawrence, with whom we left Capt. Brintnal, and about 80 New-England Troops. At 7 o'Clock, the whole Army being about 2450 Men, march with four Field Pieces in the Front : As soon as they arrived at the Carrying Place, where was a Log-House, with some Swivel Guns, and a Detachment of French Troops, they fired upon us, which was soon returned, and they driven from their Post, which they set Fire to, as they did in their Re- treat to all the Houses between them and the French Fort; and before Night almost every House at Beau-Sejour, together with their large new Mass House, the Priest's House, Hospital, Barns, &c. to the Number of about 60, were burnt down to the Ground. This Step they took, that we might not be sheltered by them in our Approach, or benefited thereby in Case they were obliged to surrender, as they undoubtedly expected they must. We had only one Man killed, (a Serjeant of our Garrison) and ele- ven wounded, one of which is since dead, the French had five or six kill'd, and we suppose more, how many wounded we can't tell. Our Troops traversed the Ground on their Side, and reconnoitred the Fort pretty near, without being fired on; their People were employed in strengthening their Fort by a Glacis and covered Way, as if they did not intend to surrender without a Dispute, but turned their Defencce chiefly against an Assault,Sword in Hand, expecting we should storm the Garrison, as they did not apprehend we had any Artillery, except our Field Pieces and some Cohorns. They have since taken off the the Roofs from their Houses, and pulled down the Chim- nies, to prevent the ill Consequences of our Cannonading, as they are now satisfied we have battering Cannon, and 13 Inch Shells. We have landed our Cannon and Mortars, and the Troops have been employed in clearing a Road for transporting them to the Place where we design to open our Battery (which we hope will be effected this Night) within 300 Yards of their Ramparts. We had reconnoitering Parties fre- </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> quently out within Half Musket Shot of the Fort, which they frequently fire at, but have not as yet hurt us a Man. They have in the Fort about 150 Regulars, and as many of the Inhabitants, the Remainder, with the Wo- men and Children are gone off to the Bay Verte, and other distant Places: We have not lost one of the Men we brought from New-England, either by the Enemy or Sickness ; and have only three slightly wounded. An Officer of our Garrison was surprised by a Party of Indians, who were lurking in a Copse of Wood on our Side, and taken Prisoner, as he was returning (alone) from our Garrison to the Camp, early in the Morning a few Day s ago. A Flag of Truce was sent to Colonel Monckton from the French Com- mandant the same Day with Letters from the Officer to acquaint the Colonel of his Misfortune, and that he was well dealt by. The same Day we took one of their Garrison Prisoner, by whom we learnt, that they ex- pect a Reinforcement from St. John's and Louisbourg ; but I am in Hopes they will arrive too late. Our Men are in Health, and high Spirits, and perform their Fatigues (which are not a few) with great Chearfulness. Fort-Cumberland, June 18, 1755. I HAVE now the Pleasure to congratulate you upon the Surrender of the French Fort, which we have named above. I have not Time to write you the Particulars. The Forts at Bay Verte and Gaspereau have surrendered upon Terms, and Colonel Winslow is gone there this Morning to take Possession ; we have lost but one of our New-England Troops, killed in opening the Trenches, and about a Dozen wounded, who are like to do well: We began to fire some small Shells the 13th, some larger Ones the 14th, the 15th with a few 13 Inch, and the 16th they de- sired to capitulate; the Terms being agreed upon, Colonel Scot, who commanded in the Trenches, marched in the same Evening, took Possession and struck the Colors Yesterday, the memorable 17th of June, the same Day that Louisbourg surrendered to us. The English Flag was hoisted, and saluted by all the Guns in the Fort. We found 24 Cannon, the largest 12 Pounders, and one 10 Inch Mortar, Plenty of Ammunition, and Provisions enough to have held out a long Siege. I heartily wish our Army at the Southward may meet with the same Success as we have. I doubt not but our Acquisition will give them great Spirits, as well as give you all in Boston a sensible Pleasure. I believe there never was so considerable a Conquest with so little Loss. We had not a Man hurt by all their Cannon and Shells, and I suppose at a moderate Computation they fired 500 Shot, and 60 or 80 Shells. Extract from another Letter. We did not expect, by their Preparations, they would have surrendered so soon, and it was chiefly occasioned by a Shell, which broke through one of their Casements, whereby four Officers were killed and several woun- ded ; among those killed was Mr. Hay, an Ensign of ours in Warbuton's Regiment, who had been taked a Week before by some sculking Indians, as he was passing from our Fort to the Camp. - And we learn by other Letters, that the New-England Troops behaved to the Satisfaction of ever Body. - That the only New-England Man killed, was Joseph Pike, whose Friends belong to Newbury. - That Col. Prebble received a slight Wound in the Thigh. - That the French have lost in all eight Officers and fifty one private Men. - As also, That three Indians were killed, one of which was a Sachem of the Mickmacs, a stout Fellow, Six Feet and an Half high, about Forty Years old. BOSTON. June 26, 1755. In the House of REPRESENTATIVES. Resolved, THAT his Excellency the Captain General be desired to commis- sion proper Officers for raising by Enlistment, not exceeding Five Hundred Men to march to Crown-Point, to reinforce the Army des- tined there, if upon Advice from the Army had in the Recess of this Court, it shall be adjudged by the Commander in Chief for the Time being with the Advice of the Council, that it be necessary the Army should be so reinforced. That each Man be paid a Dollar upon his Enlistment, and in Case of their being actually engaged in the Service, that they be allowed the same Bounty, including the Dollar mentioned, Pay and Subsistance, as the Forces already destined there have, they finding their own good and sufficient Fire Arms. The Pay and Subsistance to commence from the Time of their march- ing, and that they be discharged as soon as the Place is reduced, or the Na- ture of the Case will admit of, or not exceeding the Time the other Forces are enlisted for. That the enlisting Officer be allowed Half a Dollar for [illegible, torn] so enlisted, and that his Excellency the Governor be desir[illegible, torn] the other Governments of this Resolve. Sent up for Concurrence, T. Hub[illegible, torn] In Council, June 26, 1755. Read and concurred. J. Wi[illegible, torn] Consented to, W.[illegible, torn] Besides what is said of the Bravery of our New-Englan[illegible, torn] their late Encounters with the French in Nova-Scotia ( as[illegible, torn] </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> the forgoing Letters ) we have a more full and express Testimo- ny in their Favor, from several Officers of Note in the Army. One writes, - The Behavior of your New-Englandmen, has fully an- swered the Character I had often heard of them. - Another, - They behaved to the entire Satisfaction of every Body. - And another - Our People have gained double Honor, by their gallant Behavior. - It would be almost endless to mention all that is said in their Favor; yet we cannot forbear informing our Readers, that our People were as- sisted by only two Hundred and Fifty of his Majesty's regular Troops, who; tis said, also behaved extremely well, About Nine o'Clock last Saturday Morning, his Excellency set out for Providence, where he will embark on Board Capt. Saunders, for New- York. His Excellency was escorted by his own Troop of Guards, and attended by a great Number of Gentlemen. Yesterday Capt. Jones arrived here Express from Halifax, by whom we have the following short Article from a public Print, viz. Halifax, June 21. Yesterday arrived Captain Spry, in his Majesty's Ship Fougeux, who brought in with him here, the [Alcide?], a French Ship of War of 64 Guns, taken by Admiral Boscawen's Squadron cruizing off Louisbourg: The English Fleet have also taken the Lys, a French 74 Gun Ship, with eight Companies of French Troops on Board, several Officers and Engineers, and the Military Chest. It is hoped by this Time the Admiral has fallen in with the rest of that Squadron. Captain Spry also brought in with him a French Brigantine and a Schooner. Besides the above Account, we are inform'd by Letters and Passengers, that the French were design'd for Louisbourg, there to refit, and put them- selves in a Condition to come and attack Halifax, and reduce all Nova- Scotia. - That the Lys was hourly expected at Halifax, Captain Spry having left her but a few Hours before he came in - That the Lys had 1100 Men on Board, and a General who was to command all the French Troops on the Ohio, and elsewhere in those Parts. That the French Fleet had a very large Train of Artillery on Board, and 30 Engineers, the Chief of whom was kill'd by the first Broadside of our Ships - That Admiral Boscawen had wrote to Governor Lawrence, that he should cruize between Cape Sable and the Gulph of St. Lawrence, and also keep 3 or 4 Ships close in with Louisbourg. - That Admiral Boscawen has lent Or- ders by Captain Jones, for Expresses to be sent to the Commanders of all his Majesty's Ships in North-America, to come forthwith and join him, --- That the Lys lost 70 Men in the Engagement, and the Ship that took her, 30. - And, that Captain Taggart was arrived at Halifax from England, with Cannon and other Military Stores, and that another Store Ship was daily expected. Our Readers must be content with these short and confused Hints, 'til we are able to procure a more particular Account, which probably will be by the next Vessel from Halifax. PHILADELPHIA, July 7. To confirm the above Accounts, we have Permission to insert the fol- lowing Extract of a Letter from Admiral Boscawen. Torbay, June 17, 1755, off Cape-Breton. "The French have sent into these Parts a strong Detachment of Troops, "conisisting of six Battalions of old Troops, under the Convoy " of three large Men of War, and some Frigates. In pursuance of His " Majesty's Instructions to me, I have seized the Alcide, a Man of War " of Sixty-four Guns; and the Lys, pierced for Seventy-four Guns, her " lower Battery not mounted, having on Board eight Companies of Foot, " several Engineers, and the Military Chest, or Part of it. Monsieur De " Bostange, who was to have commanded the Troops in the second Post, " was killed on Board the Alcide." We hear from Mount Johnson, in the Mohocks Country, that Major General Johnson had, on the Twenty-fourth past, a Grand Assembly of Indians at that Place, consisting of 1100 of 9 different Nations, who were consulting on the proper Measures to be taken on the present Con- juncture of Affairs; and there was great Hopes that their Deliberations would end favorably for the British Interest. We hear that the English Fleet now cruising between Cape-Sable and the Gulph of St. Lawrence, consists of 30 Sail of the Line, under Ad- mirals Boscawen and Mostyn, and Commodore Osburn; and that they daily expected to meet more of the French Fleet, who it is said were 24 Sail when they left Brest. LONDON. April 18. The new Grand Signior applies with such Assiduity to the Study of the Finances of his Empire, that in a little Time they will be put on a better Footing than they were ever known to be. His Sub- lime Highness expressed himself in such Terms in a late Divan, that there is Reason to think that it will not be long before the Porte marches a powerful Army towards Persia, to recover the Provinces which the late Thamas Kouli Kan took from the Ottomans. Letters from Madrid of the 25th of March, that may be depended on, advise that the Catholic King has ordered all the Officers of the Army and Navy to get their Equipage in Readiness. His Majesty has also ordered several Men of War to be fitted out with all Dilegence, to be sent to America, to maintain the Rights of the Crown against any who shall attempt to encroach upon them, his Majesty being every Day more and more determined to hinder any foriegn Nation from entering the Bay of Honduras, where the Spaniards are now erecting several Forts with that View. The following is a Part of some Advices from Paris, dated April 4. " They write from Brest, that M. Macnamara has caused himself to be carried thither from Nantes, notwithstanding the violent Fit of the Gout [torn, illegible]which he was seized in that City, being desirous of giving Orders in [torn, illegible]concerning the Embarkation of the Forces. There are thirteen [torn, illegible]in the Road, and others will be ready in a short Time. The [torn, illegible]expected there Yesterday: His Majesty is very generous to [torn, illegible]the common Men five Sols each per Day without De- [torn, illegible]their Maintenance from the Time of their going on Board [torn, illegible]to France ; the Captains are to have each 230 Livres [torn, illegible]hout any Deduction for Recruiting; and the Lieutenants [torn, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> BOSTON, June 9. Extract of a private Letter, by one of the late Ships from London, dated the 14th of April, 1755. - " The Reason of the expeditious Armament here, it is said our Court was moved to, in Revenge of a hellish Plot discovered at the Court of France by Lord Al-le before he died. The Plot was no less than a Design of invading Great- Britain and Ireland in several Places as near the same Time as possible : And to destroy with Fire and Sword, wherever they came; and to burn our Fleet that were laid up in our Harbours. When his Lordship's Discovery was known at Paris, it is said he was soon after seized with his Illness, but most providentially (before he was taken sick) he had dispatched a Courier to our Court with his Information. With how much Detestation ought every Subject of Great-Britain, and every other honest Man of all other Nations, to look upon such a treacherous, perfidious, and Blood-thirsty People! The Gun-powder Plot was nothing to this, had Providence permitted them to put it in Execution." This Morning several Companies of his Excellency's Regiment marched from this Town for Providence, where they are to take Shipping for New-York, &c, By a Vessel that arrived here in 11 Days from Halifax, on Saturday last, we have Ad- vice, that just before she left that Place, a Vessel came in from Louisburg, the Master of which informed, that no Forces had arrived there from France this Year: - That they were in Want of Provisions, and wonder'd greatly why no English Vessels had been there for a long Time: - That they had no Advice of the Loss of their Schooner laden with Provisions, &c. bound to St. John's, as mentioned in this Paper some Weeks ago, they had no Advice of our Armaments against their Countrymen in Nova-Scotia. By Letters from Rhode-Island we are inform'd, that the Collector of his Majesty's Customs for the Port of Newport, having had Advice, that a large French Schooner was hovering upon that Coast, endeavouring to get [Prattick?], sent out a Vessel in Quest of her, which found her in a Creek or Cove, on the Back of Cape Cod, in Company with a Sloop belonging to New-York. She came from Porto Prince, in Hispaniola, and had 150 Hogsheads of Melasses on Board, with which she was to purchase a Load of Prov- sion; (especially Flour) of which 'tis said the French are in great Want in the West- Indies. The Yorker had taken 50 Hogsheads of Melasses on Board, for which, and the Remainder of the Cargo, Monsieur was to have Flour from New-York ; but the Rhode- Island Man came upon them so abruptly, that he utterly made void the Bargain, and carried both the Vessels into Newport last Friday Morning. June 16. On Monday last the two first Companies of his Excellency's Regiment, began to march from this Place for Providence, and two more each Day till Friday, for the same Place, where they are to take Shipping for New-York, &c. The above Regiment we hear consists of 960 Men, exclusive of Officers. ---- We hear that a Ser- jeant of one of the Companies which marched on Wednesday, being very warm, drank so much cold Water, that it immediately put an End to his Life. By an Express last Saturday from the Westward, we learn, that on Wednesday last, at a Place called Charlemont, two Men were killed; and Capt. Rice, his Son, and Grandson, were taken Prisoners there by Indians. By a Letter from St. George's at the Eastward, dated the 6th Instant, we are informed, that the Day before, two Lads (Brothers) being in a Canoe, not far from the Shore, they were fired upon by some Indians, and either killed or taken, but supposed the for- mer, 15 Guns being distinctly heard to be fired off. Three other Men were in a Gon- dola at a small Distance from the Canoe, who happily escaped the Indians, and got home. Saturday last was passed and published here, An Act, intuled, " An Act for the " more effectual Prevention of Supplies of Provisions and warlike Stores to the French, " from any Parts of this Province." NEW-HAVEN; June 14. This Week the Provincial Troops raised in the Colony of Connecticut, for removing Encroachments at Crown Point, began their March to Albany, being [1000?] Men. About 1000 Men more are raised in this Colony, some in his Majesty's immediate Pay, and some in the Pay of the neighbouring Governments. NEW-YORK. June 23. His Excellency the Hon. James De Lancey, Esq; our Lieutenant Governor, has been pleased to appoint Mr. William Cockcroft, of this City (a Gentleman well skilled in military Affairs) to be Colonel of our Provincial Forces, who are to act in Con- junction with others from the neighbouring Colonies, on the present Expedition against Crown-Point, the whole to be commanded by Major General Johnson. A Letter from St. Kitts, dated June 14th, says, that Governor Purcell, of Tortola, arrived there the Day before from Portsmouth, which Place he left the 22d of April last, in Company with Thirteen Ships of the Line, and two Admirals ; but whither bound was left to the general Conjecture. A Sloop from Barbados in 14 Days touched here on Tuesday last in her Way to New-England. By her we learn, that a Vessel from Guernsey-Isle, arrived at Bridge- town a few Days before she sailed; the Captain of which reported, that to the East- ward of the Western Islands, he saw a large Fleet of Ships standing, as he thought, to the Westward ; and not being any ways inclined to speak with them could not tell whether they were English or French. Several Transport Vessels arrived here since our last from the Eastward, having the Boston, Rhode-Island, &c. Forces on Board, and are since sailed for Albany. Others from the same Quarter are hourly looked for. Governor Shirley is expected in Town this Week. We have the following News from Rhode-Island, dated the 7th Instant, viz. " About a Week ago a French Sloop with 20 Men, 14 Carriage Guns, 16 Swivels, 40 small Arms, and other warlike Stores proportionable, was taken in this Harbour, loaded with Melasses and Bale-Goods. There is a Gentleman on Board who says he was Resident for the French Court in London in 1752, during the French Ambassador's Ab- sence, and affects the Nobleman, and has a great many Wash Bills, Combs, and other, Trinkets, suitable for the Ladies, or Valet de Chambres, together with valuable Clothes; and gives out that he expected to be taken, and the Vessel and Cargo confiscated, other- wise it would not answer his Designs. This Man and other Frenchmen are permitted to go about our Streets, and sail in our Harbours without a Guard ; --- an Indulgence, which if justifiable at a Time when our Armaments are just going upon Action (and for any Thing we know a War may be declared already betwixt England and France) then our Armies and Expences are only Amusements." The Indians at Norridgewock, Arresaguntacock, Weweenock, and St. John's Tribes, and the Indians of the other Tribes inhabiting in the Eastern and Northern Parts of his Majesty's Territories of New-England, the Penobscot Tribe only excepted, having contrary to their solemn Submission to his Majesty, long since made, and frequently re- newed, been guilty of the most persidious, barbarous and inhuman Murders of [divers?] of his Majesty's English Subjects, and have abstained from all Commerce and Corespon- dence with his Majesty's said Subjects for many Months past ; and the said Indians have fully discovered an inimical, traiterous and rebellious Intention and Disposition : His Ex- cellency Governor Shirley has therefore issued a Proclamation, bearing date the 12th In- stant, declaring the above recited Tribes, the Penobscots only excepted, to be Enemies, Rebels and Traitors to his most sacred Majesty. And had likewise thought fit to pulish the Premiums or Bounties following, offered by the General Court of that Province, for the Bodies or Scalps of any of the aforementioned Indians, viz. For every Male Indian Prisoner above the Age of twelve Years, that shall be taken and brought to Boston, Fifty Pounds. For every Male Indian Scalp, brought in as Evidence of their being killed, Forty Pounds. For every Female Indian Prisoner, taken and brought in as aforesaid, and for every Male Indian Prisoner under the Age of twelve Years, taken and brought in as aforesaid, Twenty-five Pounds. For every Scalp of such Female Indian, or Male Indian, under twelve Years, brought as Evidence of their being killed, as aforesaid, Twenty Pounds. PHILADELPHIA. June 26. Tuesday last being the grand Anniversary or Feast of St. John the Baptist, the Brethren of that most ancient and worshipful Society, the Free and Accepted Masons went in a regular Procession from the Lodge-Room, to attend Divine Service at Christ- Church, in this City. The Order in which they proceeded, was as follows : I. The </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> I. The Sword-Bearer, carrying a drawn Sword. II. Six Stewards, with white Rods, walking two and two. III. The Grand Secretary, and Grand Treasurer, who bore each a Crimson Damask Cushion, on one of which was laid the Bible, and on the other the Book of Constitu- tions. IV. A Reverand Brother. V. The Grand Master, supported by two Brethren of Rank and Distinction. VI. The Deputy Grand Master, supported in like Manner. VII. The two Grand Wardens. VIII. Two Members of the Grand Lodge. IX. The Three Orders, Dorick, Ionick, and Corinthian, carried by three Tylers. X. The three Masters of the three regular Lodges in this City. XI.The two Wardens of the First Lodge. XII. The two Wardens of the Second Lodge. XIII. The two Wardens of the Third Lodge. XIV. The three Secretaries of the three Lodges. XV. The three Treasurers of the three Lodges. XVI. The Visiting Brethren, walking two and two. XVII. The Members of the First, Second, and Third Lodges, two and two. XVIII. Six Stewards, with their Rods, two and two. XIX. The Grand Master's, Governor Morris's, Governor Tinker's, and others of the Brethrens Coaches and Chariots, empty. The whole Number of Masons amounted to 127, who being all new cloathed with Aprons, white Gloves and Stockings, and the Officers in the proper Cloathing and Jewels of their respective Lodges, with their other Badges of Dignity, made an handsome and gen- teel Appearance. When the Procession came into Market-Street, both in going to, and coming from Church, they were saluted by a Discharge of nine Cannon from a Brother's Vessel, hand- somely ornamented with Colors, which lay opposite the said Street, for that Purpose. The Procession enter'd the Church in the Order of their March, and the Brethren seated themselves in the Pews of the Middle Isle, which were purposely kept empty for them. After which, Prayers were read by the Rector, the Rev. Dr. Jenny, and a most excellent and well-adapted Sermon was preached by our reverend and worth Brother William Smith, A.M. The Words of the Text were, Love the Brotherhood, fear God, honor the King, I. Pet. ii. 17. And the Scope of the Discourse was to shew that the Observance of these three Grand Duties is not only the Foundation, of the ancient So- ciety of Free Masons, but of Societies of every Kind. The Preacher therefore first de- duced the Obligation to these Duties in a clear and philosophical Manner, from undeni- able Principles. He then added many engaging Motives to a correspondent Practice, and concluded with an earnest and pathetick Exhortation, first to the Audience in general, and then to the Fraternity of Masons in particular, to consider that in our present critical Si- tuation, our Success and future Glory, as a People, depend on our Regard to Religion, Unanimity among ourselves, and a firm Attachment to our civil Privileges and to our gracious King, who is the just Guardian of them. - Both before and after Sermon, Psalms were sung suitable to the Occasion. After Divine Service was over, the Procession returned in the same Order to the Lodge Room to Dinner ; the musical Bells belonging to the Church, and a Band of Musick before them, at the same Time playing the Tune of the Enter'd Apprentice's Song. The whole Ceremony was conducted with the utmost Decorum and Solemnity, and, as we hear, afforded great Satisfaction to the Inhabitants in general. After Dinner, the following Toasts were drank in the Masonic Manner, under re- peated Discharges of Cannon, planted in the Square adjoining the Lodge Room. 1. The King and the Craft. 2. The Grand Master of England. 3. Our Brother Francis, Emperor of Germany. 4. The Grand Master of Pennsylvania. 5. Our Brother, His Honor the Governor of Pennsylvania. 6. Our Brother, His Excellency John Tinker, Esq; Governor of Providence, returning him Thanks for this his kind Visit. 7. The Grand Master of Scotland. 8. The Grand Master of Ireland. 9. The several Provincial Grand Masters of North-America and the West-India Islands. 10. All charitable Masons. 11. All true and faithful Masons, wheresoever dispersed or distressed, throughout the Globe. 12. The Arts and Sciences. 13. General Braddock, and Success to His Majesty's Forces. 14. Prosperity to Pennsylvania, and on an happy Union to his Majesty's Colonies. The greatest Order and Regularity was observed, Chearfulness, Harmony, and good Fellowship abounded, during the whole Time of Meeting ; and at Five a Clock in the Afternoon, the Grand Master having closed the Lodge, the Brethren return'd to their respective Homes. N. B. Before the Lodge was closed, the Grand Master, at the Desire, and in the Name and Behalf of the Grand Lodge, and the Masters and Brethren of the three regular Lodges, return'd the Thanks of the Society to the Reverend Mr. Smith for his Sermon, and requested that a Copy thereof might be immediately sent to the Press, which is accordingly done. Tuesday last His Majesty's Snow of War the Jamaica, Capt. Hood, arrived here from Virginia. The same Day Capt. Condy arriv'd in ten Days from Halifax, and advises, that the New-England Forces were got safe to the Bay of Fundi, and had disarm'd the Neutral French : And that the Day before he sail'd, a Flag of Truce arriv'd there from Cape- Breton, to demand the Schooner, seiz'd lately by Capt. Cobb ; the Master of which re- ported, that Six French Men of War had got to Louisburgh, one of which was a 64 Gun Ship. WILLIAMSBURG, Last Monday about Three o'Clock in the Morning, an Express arrived from Fort Cumberland, with a Letter from Col. Innes, dated July 11, to his Honor the Governor, informing him, That our Army was defeated, the General killed, and Numbers of our Officers, and all our Artillery taken ; but as three Days are elapsed since, and further Account of it, to confirm the above, we are in Hopes, that Col. Innes has been impos- ed upon by some Runaway, and that the Account is false. ADVERTISEMENTS. Just Imported by the Subscriber in Williamsburg, A CHOICE Assortment of very fine Hairs, and other Materials, from London, for making all Kinds of Wigs, viz. Tie Wigs, Brigadier Wigs, Bag Wigs, Bags, Al- bermarle Wigs with Roses, Que Wigs, with Ribbon, Bobs, Scratches, Cuts, &c. &c. Gentlemen may depend on being expeditiously served, after the neatest Manner, and good Allowance made for ready Money, by Their humble Servant, Robert Lyon. N.B. As I intend to settle my Affairs in October next, I desire all Persons indebted to me to make immediate Payment, that I may be enabled to fulfil my Promises to the Gentlemen I am indebted to. - I now keep Tavern at the Sign of the Edinburgh- Castle, near the Capitol; where Gentlemen may depend on very good Pasturage and Sta- blage for Horses ; also the best Accommodations in my Power. Robert Lyon. Williamsburg, July 11, 1755. WHEREAS several Sheriffs have not yet accounted with the Trea- sury, for the Poll-Tax due the 25th of April last, and many others have paid only Part thereof; I do hereby give them Notice, That unless they come to my House in the County of King & Queen, or to Williams- burg, on or before the 11th Day of August next, and pay the Ballance due, Process will be immediately issued against all such who shall then be in Arrear. John Robinson, Treasurer. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Henrico County, a small black Horse, about 13 Hands high, branded on the off Buttock resembling two Fish-hooks in a Piece. The Owner may have him of me on proving his Property. Peter Randolph. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> To be SOLD, IN Orange County, Eight Hundred Acres of Land, at the Little Mountain, with good Peach and Apple Orchards, very large, convenient to Church and Mill, near Todd's Thoroughfair; to be sold with seven Negroes, and Stock, or without : For the Price enquire of the Subscriber in Caroline County, or to Richard Willson, Overseer, at the Place. Seventeen Hundred and Thirty-seven Acres of Land, in Louisa County, about 4 Miles from the Court-house, convenient to Church and Mill ; it's laid off in five Lots : For the Price enquire of Mr. Champness Terry, who lives joining to the said Land, or the Subscriber. Three Hundred and Forty Acres of Land in Spotsylvania County, about 12 Miles from Fredricksburg, convenient to Church and Mill, and five Lots in Fredericksburg, Lot No. 53, and one joining to it : For the Price enquire if Mr. Humphrey Wallis, Mercht. in Fredericksburg, or the Subscriber. Credit will be allowed for the above 'til the fifth Day of April next, on giving Bond and Security, as usual, and if ready Money, 5 per Cent. Discount shall be allowed, by Benjamin Hubbard. TAKEN up in February last, by the Subscriber, living in Cumberland County, a small grey Fleabitten natural-pacing Mare, neither dock'd nor branded; also a Yearling Sorril Mare Colt, a natural Pacer, with a Star on her Forehead, a small Blaze and Snip on her Nose, and both hind Feet white, but neither dock'd nor branded. They have been posted and appraised at Six Pounds. The Owner may have them of me, paying as the Law directs. Robert Hudgens. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Cumberland County, a small black Mare, branded on the near Buttock EB. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. Samuel Allen RAN away from the Subscriber, on Beaverdam, in Goochland County, about the Middle of May last, Two Virginia-born Negroe Men, One named Will, about 30 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 Inches high ; had on when he went away, a Cotton Wastecoat and Breeches, an Oznabrig Shirt, a Felt Hat, Shoes and Stockings; he is a little lame, occasioned by Splits in his Feet. The other named Don, about 25 Years of Age, 5 Feet 9 Inches high, of a bold Look and Speech ; had on a blue Coat and Breeches with white Metal Buttons, an Oznabrig Shirt, an old fine Hat, Shoes and Stockings; he is of the blackest Complexion. Whoever apprehends the said Slaves, or either of them, so that they may be had again, shall receive a Pistole Reward, besides what the Law allows. Thomas Pleasants. RAN away from the Schooner Warwick, near the Mouth of Potomack, a Mulat- toe Man, named Peter, about 35 Years of Age, near Six Feet high and very slim ; had on when he went away, a light colored Pea Jacket, lined with striped Flan- nel, striped Flannel Trousers, and a Straw Hat covered with a Tarpawlin. Whoever apprehends the said Fellow, and conveys him to me, shall have Two Pistoles Reward. John Jones To be SOLD, at public Sale, AT King-William Court House, on the Court Day, in September next, a Tract of Land, containing One Thousand Acres, lying within two Miles of Aylett's Ware- house, in the said County : Also another Tract of Land, containing two Hundred Acres, within one Mile of Todd's Warehouse, in King and Queen County. Any Per- son inclinable to purchase the said Tracts, or either of them, may view the same, at any Time before the Day of Sale, by applying to Benjamin Hubbard one of the Sub- scribers, or Mr. Todd, living near the Warehouse. Benjamin Hubbard, John Robinson. To be SOLD, at public Sale, AT the Dwelling House of the Subscriber, in Glocester County on Tuesday the 25th of November next, several Tracts of valuable Land, lying in the said County, and upwards of one Hundred choice Slaves. Six Months Credit will be given, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security. John [Symmer?]. June 18, 1755. RAN away from the Subscriber, a Convict Servant Man, named Thomas Hudly, a Ploughman, about 40 Years of Age, and about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, of a fresh Complexion, with his own dark-brown Hair; had on when he went away, a dark color'd Pea Jacket lined through with Oznabrigs, a Pair of Hempen Roles Trousers, an Ozna- brig Shirt, and Country-made Shoes; he also took with him a light color'd Cloth Coat, with Metal Buttons, patched at each Elbow. Whoever apprehends and conveys him to me, shall have Two Pistoles Reward, besides what the Law allows. A. [Churchbill?]. To be SOLD, by the Subscriber, in York Town, on Monday the 21st instant, being York Court Day, A complete Sett of Black-smiths Tools, some Bar-Iron andn Steel, Lead, Pots, Crucibles, Brass Pump Chambers, Mounting for Harness, &c. &c. Six Month's Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security, as usual, to [2?] Martha Goosley. N. B. To be hired at the same Time, a Negroe Fellow who strikes very well to a Blacksmith. M.G. To be LEASED or RENTED, A Plantation, consisting of Sixty Acres of Land, lying in New-Kent County, very commodious for a Merchant, being pleasantly situated on Pamunkey River, whereon is a good Dwelling-House 28 by 16, with two Brick Chimneys, convenient Out-houses, and a very good Garden. Any Person inclinable to lease or rent the same, may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber, in Hanover County. Likewise to be sold, a Tract of very good Land, lying on Ivy Creek, in Louisa County, containing 400 Acres. The Terms may be known by applying to [2?] John Waddy. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Louisa County, a Bay Mare, about Feet 6 Inches high, branded on the near Buttock neatly thus [O?]. She has been appraised at Forty Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. March 25, 1755. [Woddy?] Thomson. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Merchant's-Hundred, James-City County [torn, illegible] light-grey Gelding, almost white, about 14 hands high, with a Switch T[torn, illegible] very full Mane, but no Brand to be perceiv'd; he is a natural Pacer, and h[torn, illegible] and appraised at Four Pounds. The Owner may have hime of me, pa[torn, illegible] directs. [torn, illegible] THERE is a the Subscriber's Plantation, near Rocky-Run Church,[torn, illegible] a Steer, mark'd with a Half Crop and Slit in the right E[torn, illegible] Moons under the Left. The Owner may have him of me paying as[torn, illegible] </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> THIS is to give Notice, That I shall leave the Colony about the Middle of August next, in the Ship Speedwell, Capt. John Gaitskill, bound for London. All Persons that have any Demands against me are desired to bring in thier Accounts, in Order to have them adjusted ; and all Persons that are indebted to me are desired, if they can't make Payment before that Time, to apply to Mr. Fielding Lewis, who is impowered to receive and pay on my Account. B. Grymes. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, near Cumberland Court-House, a small black Mare, 4 Feet 4 Inches high, with Saddle Spots, branded on the near Buttock AN in a Piece ; and has been appraised at Thirty Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. Henry Stratton. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Green-Spring, in Louisa County, a middle- siz'd light-grey Horse, about 4 Feet 6 Inches high, supposed to be 18 or 19 Years old ; has a Switch Tail, a hanging Mane, and branded on the near Buttock [M?] ; paces a little ; and has been posted and appraised at Four Pounds. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. The 26th of the 11th Month 1754. Thomas Moremen. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in Albermarle County, a small black Gelding, about 4 Feet 3 Inches high, branded on the near Buttock IB ; and has been appraised at Three Pounds Ten Shillings. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. George Anderson ANY Person of a good Character, capable of teaching Children Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, may meet with Encouragement by applying to the Vestry of Bruton Parish, who meet at the Church on Tuesday the 15th Instant, and, in the mean Time, on Application to the Minister of the Parish, the Rev. Mr. Commissary Dawson, they may be acquainted with the Terms. MR. John Irons, You are to take Notice, That in the Suit now depending in the General Court, Sydenbam and Hodgson, of London, Merchants, against you, the Plaintiffs intend to examine their Witnesses next Essex Court Day, at Emerson's Ordinary, in the County of Essex. John Mercer, Attorney for Plaintiffs. ON Tuesday Night, the 24th of June last, coming from Williamsburg, got away from William Bickham, a bright Bay Horse, branded on the near Buttock RD in a Piece, one of his fore Leggs has been hurt, and looks as if it had been broke; he had on a Saddle and Bridle. Whoever will bring the Horse and Saddle to the Brick-House, shall be handsomely rewarded, by Robert Dudley. To be SOLD, by the Subscriber, on reasonable Terms, A TRACT of Land, containing 6 or 700 Acres, lying in the County of Cumberland, on both Sides Willis's River, great Part thereof low Ground, with two Plantations thereon ; one of them in very good Order for Cropping, having an Overseer's House, Negroe Quarter, two Barns, &c. also a good Peach and Apple Orchard, all very conve- nient to a Church, Court-house and Mill, and within about 50 Miles of several Ware- houses, to where Tobacco is frequently convey'd from the said Plantation, by Water, with very little Expence. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may know the Terms by ap- plying to George Carrington, who lives near the Premisses, or to the Subscriber in Lunen- burg County. t. f. Paul Carrington. STRAYED or stolen from the Subscriber, about the Middle of May last, a middle- siz'd bright Bay Horse, branded on the near Buttock A ; he has a small white Spot on his near Buttock, and paces very well. Whoever brings him to me, near Col. John Baylor's, in Caroline County, shall have a Pistole Reward, paid by Jasper Haynes. STRAY'D from the Subscriber, living in King-William County, on the 23d Day of May last, a dark Bay Horse Colt, two Years old, 13 Hands and an Half high, docked, and branded on the near Buttock NB. Whoever brings him to me, shall have half a Pistole Reward. Nathaniel Burwell. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Lunenburg County, about twelve Months ago, a bright Bay Horse, about 4 Feet 9 Inches high, with a Star in his Forehead, branded on both shoulders SB, only on one Shoulder the Brand is wrong End upwards; and on the near Buttock S. He has been appraised. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. John Ashworth. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on Cedar Run, near Brentown, Prince-William County, on the 5th Day of March last, a dark Roan Mare, neither dock'd nor branded, about two Years old, and about twelve Hands high, a natural Pacer, with her Mane hanging on the near Side. She has been posted and appraised at Forty Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. George Foote. Amelia County, June 20, 1755. THERE has been in these Woods, and at the Subscriber's House, near Wynne's Or- dinary, since early last Fall, Nine Hogs, mark'd as follows, viz. a large sandy black and white Barrow, and five Shoats, with a Crop a Hole and Underkeel in the right Ear, and the left Ear long ; also two reddish color'd Sows of the same Mark, only one has a Crop in the left Ear ; the other a black Shoat, with a Crop a Hole and Underkeel in the left Ear, and the right Ear long. They have been posted and appraised at Forty Shillings. The Owner may have them of me, paying as the Law directs. Patrick McQuaid. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Southern's Ferry, in Essex County, a middle-sized grey Flea-bitten Mare, with a raw Nose, a Slit in each Ear ; and hath been appraised at Three Pounds. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. Daniel Thomas. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Otter River, in Bedford County, a bright Bay Horse, about 4 Years old, with a Star in his Forehead, and branded on the off Shoulder K and Flower de Lys. He has been appraised at Five Pounds Ten Shillings. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. John Currey. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Northumberland County, a small Rone Mare, about four Years old, neither dock'd nor branded. She has been posted and ap- praised. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. Spencer [Mottrem?] Ball. [torn, illegible]KEN up by the Subscriber, living in Fairfax County, near the Town of Alexan- [torn, illegible] large bright Bay Mare, with a Stare in her Forehead, has been hurt in her [torn, illegible] and branded on the off Buttock with a Horse Shoe. The Owner may [torn, illegible] paying as the Law directs. [torn, illegible] Jeremiah Hampton. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> IMported by the Virginia-Merchant, Benjamin Wright, Commander, a Cask mark'd IW, containing 3 Dozen Broad-Axes. The Owner may have them, by applying to the Subscriber, in Blandford. Thomas Knox. To be SOLD, A TRACT of Land, containing 3121 Acres, lying in Prince-Edward County, being the Land whereon the Court-House now stands, together with a Dwelling-House where the Ordinary is now kept, a Store House, and several convenient Out-Houses, with an Orchard belonging to it, and five Slaves ; the Land will be sold either in the Whole or in Parcels. The Sale to be on the Premisses, on the 20th Day of September next, and Credit will be allowed, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security, 'til the 10th Day of April following. Charles Anderson. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in Surry County, a bright Bay Mare, about 4 Feet 8 Inches high, and branded on the near Buttock I'B. She has been appraised at Seven Pounds. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. Henry Browne. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Albermarle County, two Stray Steers, which came to my Plantation in Goochland County, last Fall ; one of them is Black and White, with some white in his Face; the other is Red, with a white Face, and some White under his Belly. They are both marked with a Crop and an Underkeel in the right Ear, and have been posted. The Owner may have them of me, paying as the Law directs. Allen Howard. Just PUBLISHED, Price Is. 3d. A TREATISE on BAPTISM ; in which the Quaker-Doctrine of Water Baptism is considered ; their Objections answered ; and the Doctrine of our Church of Eng- land upon this important Point, stated and vindicated. By a Layman. The Truth endureth, and is always strong, it liveth and conquereth for ever. I Esdras iv. 38. TAKEN up at the Subscriber's Plantation, in Cumberland County, an old grey Gelding, about 14 Hands high, with a black Mane and Tail, and branded on the near Buttock ooo ; also a white Mare, somewhat Fleabitten, and White about the Mouth, branded on the off Shoulder G, and the off Butock H. The Horse has been appraised at Forty Shillings, and the Mare at Five Pounds. They have been at my House these twelve Months. The Owner may have them of me, on paying as the Law directs. Daniel Stoner. To be SOLD, (for want of Employment) A NEGROE GIRL, about 13 Years of Age, that has been used to serving in a Family. Enquire of the Printer. To be SOLD, A VERY good Windmill, and all other Houses fit for carrying on the Business of a Baker, being Part of the Estate of Robert Todd, late of Norfolk, Merchant, de- ceased ; the said Houses are build upon the Glebe, within Half a Mile of Norfolk, and the Terms of Sale may be known by applying to Capt. Edward Pugh, of the said Town, or the Subscriber. All Persons indebted to the said Estate, are, to prevent Trouble, desired immediately to pay their respective Ballances to Messieurs James Holt, and William Young, Attornies at Law in Norfolk, or to the Subscriber living in Suffolk ; and such as have in their Posses- sion any Notes, Bonds, or other Papers of Consequence belonging to the said Estate, are equested to give Information thereof to 9 John Watson, Administrator. To be SOLD in Hanover County, SIX Thousand Acres of good Land, whereon are eight good Plantations ; the Manor Plantation is well situated, with a very good Dwelling-house, and all other necessary Out-Houses, a good Water-mill, and a fine Meadow. Any Person inclinable to purchase the Whole, or any Part, may know the Terms by applying to the Printer. t. f. To be SOLD, A Valuable Tract of Land, consisting of 500 Acres, all plantable, pleasantly situated on the River, within two Miles of Norfolk Town, and one of Portsmouth, a suffi- cient Quantity of which is cleared and fenced either for Pasture or Cropping, the rest well wooded and timber'd, with a good Dwelling-house, Kitchen, Barns, Outhouses, Orchards, and all other Necessaries, good Landings, Fish and Oysters at the Door : The Land to be Sold, with or without the Negroes, Stock of Cattle, &c. Whoever is willing to purchase the same, may apply to Anthony Walke, in Norfolk. 6 To be SOLD, by the Subscribers, by Virtue of Powers of Attorney, from William McRedie, Brother and Heir at Law to Thomas McRedie of Fredericks- burg, Merchant, deceas'd, and Thomas McRedie, Father of the said Thomas, A Plantation in Augusta County, on [Shenandoe?] River, containing 450 Acres more or less, 100 of which are extaordinary rich low Grounds ; as also, Ten choice working Slaves, with Hogs, Horses, and Cattle. The Premisses may be entered upon, and enjoyed, at any Time after the Sale. Whoever has a Mind to purchase, may ap- ply to us and know the Terms. John Mitchell, t. f. William Cuningham. To be SOLD, in Prince-George County, FOURTEEN Hundred Acres of Land, containing both valuable high and low Grounds, affords good Water, good Pasturage, and is well tiber'd with large Oak, Pine and Poplar, whereon are three good Plantations, in good Order for Cropping; and the Manor Plantation is a very handsome Situation, with the following Conveniencies, viz. One Dwelling-House 32 by 25, containing 4 Rooms and 4 Closets, with 2 Brick Chim- neys, plaister'd and white-wash'd ; also another Dwelling-House 38 by 18, with a Stack of Chimneys in the Middle, 2 Rooms on a Floor, and a large Closet, plaister'd and white- wash'd, a good Dairy, Meat-House, Smoke-House, Kitchen, Quarter, Spinning-House with a Brick Chimney, one 40 and one 32 Feet Tobacco Houses, a large well-fixed Store, with several other convenient Houses and Orchards ; and on each of the other Plantations are two 32 Feet Tobacco-Houses, an Overseer's-House, and Negroe Quarters, likewise Orchards, and good Water. Any Person inclinable to purchase may know the Terms, by applying to Charles Turnbull at Petersburg, John Hyndman at Smithfield, or William Stevenson at York. t.f. [torn, illegible]AMSBURG : Printed by WILLIAM HUNTER, at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE ; by [torn, illegible]Persons may be supplied with this Paper. Advertisements of a moderate Length are inserted for Three [torn, illegible] the first Week, and Two Shillings each Week after. </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> SUPPLEMENT to the VIRGINIA GAZETTE. NUMB. 235. The two following ACTS were passed the last Session of ASSEMBLY. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> An Act to amend an Act intitlued, An Act declaring the Law concerning Executions, and for the Relief of insolvent Debtors, and for other Purposes therein mentioned. Whereas by an Act of General Assembly; made in the Twenty Second Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, intituled, An Act declaring the Law concerninbg Executions, and for the Relief of insolvent Debtors, it is amongst other Things enacted, that where any Writ of Execution is sued out upon a Judgement, in any Action for Sterling Money, the Sheriff, or other Officer, to whom such Writ is directed, shall levy the same in Current Money, at the rate of Twenty Five per Centum Advance upon the Sterling, for a Difference of Exchange, which is often Times found not to be a full satisfaction for the Damage sustained by Occasion of the Non-Accep- tance or Non-Payment of Bills of Exchange, or sufficient to eanable Merchants to remit the Money due to them in this Colony, without great Loss; II. BE it therefore Enacted by the Lieutenant Governor, Council and Burgesses of this present General Assembly, and it is hereby Enacted by the Authority of the same, That in any Action which hath been, or shall be commenced, and it is or shall be depending for the Recovery of any Sterling Money, in any Court record in this Dominion, wherein the Plaintiff or plaintiffs shall recover; such Court shall have Power, and are hereby directed by Rule to be entered at the Foot of their Judgment in such Action, to order such Judgment to be discharged or levied in Current Money, at such a Difference of Exchange, as they shall think just; any Law, Usage, or Custom, to the contrary thereof, in anywise notwithstanding. III. AND be it further Enacted, That if any Person shall, in any Suit here- after to be brought, declare for Sterling Money, except where the Debt or Duty is payable in Sterling, the Plaintiff, in every such Suit, shall be non-suited; and if any Person shall, after the passing of this Act, take a Bond, Obligation or Note, payable in Sterling, for any Current Money Debt, and shall bring any Suit there- on, the Court before whom such Suit shall be tried, upon Proof being made thereof, shall order the Judgement to be discharged, or levied in Current Money, at the Rate of Twenty Five per Centum. IV. AND be it further Enacted, by the Authority aforesaid, That in all Bills of Exchange, given after the first Day of October next, for any Debt due in Cur- rent Money of this Colony, or for Current Money advanced, and paid for such Bills, it shall be mentioned and expressed in such Bills, the Sum in Current Mo- ney that was paid or allowed for the same, and in Default thereof, in Case such Bill shall be protected, and a Suit brought for the Recovery of the Money, due thereby, the Sum of Money expressed in such Bill, shall be held and taken as Current Money, and Judgement shall be entered accordingly. And if any Per- son so receieving or purchasing a Bill of Exchange, shall express or cause to be expressed therein, any other than the true Sum in Current Money, allowed for the same, every such Person so offending, shall forfeit and pay to the Person draw- ing such Bill, the whole Sum of Money for which such Bill shall be drawn; to be recovered with Costs, by Action of Debt, in any Court of Record within this Co- lony, wherein the same shall be cognizable. V. AND to the End People may not be injured for Want of due Proof of the Rate of Exchange so given or allowed for such Bills when the same is not truly expressed therein, such Bills being usually negotiated in Secret, and with such Caution that it can seldom be detected in the ordinary Court of Evidence; Be it further Enacted, That it shall and may be lawful for any Drawer of such Bill of Exchange, to exhibit a Bill in Chancery, in any Court of Record in this Colony, against the Person to whom such Bill shall be payable, to compel him to discover upon his corporal Oath, the true Difference of Exchange given or allow- ed for such Bill, and in that Case if it shall appear that a less Rate of Exchange was given or allowed, that is expressed, the Drawee of such Bill shall be dis- charged from the Penalty herein before inflicted for the same, but shall be decreed to pay to the Drawer, so much Money as the Rate of Exchange allowed, shall be less than the Rate of Exchange expressed, together with the Damage of Ten per Centum per Annum thereon, to the Time of Such Decree, and Costs of Suit. VI. AND whereas many Persons come from beyond Sea, and here settle and trade with the Subects of this Colony, who become indebted to them on Account of such Dealings ; and the persons so trading, in order to entitle themselves to many Advantages allowed to the Merchants residing in Great-Britain, and bring- ing Suits here for the Recovery of Debts contracted there, do pretend that they are Factors for some persons beyond the Sea, and do accordingly commence Suits in the Names of Such pretended Principals, altho' it is reasonable that the Debts so contracted should be considered in all Respects as other Debts between Persons residing in this Colony, for Remedy whereof; Be it Enacted by the Authority a- foresaid, That where any Suit shall hereafter be brought in the Name or Names of any Person or Persons residing in Great-Britain, or Ireland, for the Recovery of any debt due for Goods actually sold, and delivered here by his or their Factor or Factors, it shall be mentioned and expressed in the Declaration or Petition in such Suit, by what Factor or Factors the Goods and Merchandizes for which the Debt sued for became due, were sold and delivered, or in default thereof such Suit shall be dismissed with Costs; and the Factor or factors, so to be named, shall be allowed to take the same Oath to his Book of Accounts, or to a Copy thereof, in Case his Book shall not be required to be produced, which shall be allowed as Evidence in the same Manner, and under the like Limitations and Restrictions, as if this Suit was brought in the Name of such Factor: And that such Factor or Factors shall not further, or otherwise be admitted as a Witness in such Suits, or be entitled to any Allowance for his Attendance as a Witness. VII. AND be it further Enacted, That all such Suits shall be commenced and prosecuted within the Time appointed and limited for the bringing the like Suits, by an Act of Assembly made in the Fourth Year of the Reign of her late Majesty Queen Anne, intituled, An Act for the Limitation of Actions, and avoiding of Suits, and not after, notwithstanding the Saving in the said Act to Persons beyond the Sea, at the Time their Causes of Action accrue. VIII. PROVIDED nevertheless, That if any factor shall happen to die before the Expiration of the Time in which such Suit should have been brought, </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> such Principal shall be allowed two years from the Death of such Factor, to com- mence and prosecute his, her or their Action, for any Debt due to him, her or them, on Account of any Contract or dealing with such Factor. IX. AND be it further Enacted, by the Authority aforesaid, That in all Peti- tions brought for the Recovery of such Debts, if the Plaintiff shall recover, a Lawyer's Fee shall be taxed in the Bill of Costs, in Case the Factor so to be named in the Petition, shall be unable to attend the Court in Person, or the De- fendant resides in another County than where the Debt is contracted, and not otherwise. X. AND whereas by an Act of Assembly made the Twenty Second Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, intituled, An Act prescribing the Method of appointing Sheriff, and for limitting the Time of their Continuance in Office, and directing their Duty therein, it is amongst other Things directed, that every Sheriff shall, before his being sworn into, and executing his Office, enter into Bond with sufficient Sureties in the Sum of One Thousand Pounds Current Money, for his true and faithful Performance of his Office; but such Bonds being payable to his Majesty, it hath been doubted whether the Securities of a Sheriff can be made liable on such Bond, for any Money or Tobacco levied and receiv- ed by such Sheriff, upon any Writ of Execution, or for Officers Fees and Dues, put into his Hands to collect; for explaining whereof; XI. Be it Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That every Person accepting a Sheriff's Commission, shall, before being sworn into, or executing his Of- fice, enter into one Bond before the Justices of his County Court, with two good and sufficient Sureties, at the least, in the Sum of Five Hundred Pounds, with a Condition in the following Form, to wit, THE Condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas the above bound A B, is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of during Pleasure, by a Commission from the Governor, under the Seal of the Colony, dated the Day of last past, if therefore the said A B, shall well and truly collect all Quit-Rents, Fines, Forfietures, and Americaments acruing or becoming due to his Majesty in the said County, and shall duly account for, and pay the same to the Officers of his Majesty's Revenue for the Time being, on or before the Second Tuesday in June annually; and shall in all other Things truly and faithfully execute the said Office of Sheriff, during his Continuance therein, then the above Obliga- tion to be void, otherwise to remain in full Force and Virtue. And shall also enter into one other Bond before such Court, and with the like Sureties in the Sum of One Thousand Pounds, with a Condition in the following Form, to wit, THE Condition of the above Obligation is such, That whereas the above bound A B, is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of during Pleasure, by Commission from the Governor under the Seal of the Colony, dated the Day of last past; if therefore the said A B, shall well and truly collect all Officers Fees and Dues put into his Hands to collect, and duly account for, and pay the same to the Officers to whom such Fees are due respectively, at such Times as are prescribed and limitted by Law, and shall well and truly execute, and due Re- turn make, of all Process and Precepts to him directed, and pay and satisfy all Sums of Money and Tobacco by him received by Virtue of any such Process, to the Person or Persons to whom the same are due, his or their Executors, Ad- ministrators or Assigns, and in all other Things shall truly and faithfully exe- cute and preform the said Office of Sheriff, during the Time of his Continu- ance therein, then the above Obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full Force and Virtue. Both which Bonds shall be made payable to his Majesty, his Heirs and Succes- sors, and that in the Name of his Majesty, and his Successors, any Person or Per- sons injured, may and shall, at his, her or their Costs and Charges, commence and prosecute Suits on such last mentioned Bond, against the Parties therein bound, their Executors or Administrators, and shall and may recover all Damages which he, she or they may have sustained by Reason of the Breach of the Condition of such Bond, and such Bond shall not become void upon the first Recovery, or if Judgement shall be given against any Plaintiff or Plaintiffs who shall sue on such Bond, but may be put in Suit and prosecuted, from Time to Time, for the Be- nefit and at the proper Cost and charges of any Party injured, until the whole Sum of One Thousand Pounds, the Penalty expressed in such Bond shall be re- covered. XII. PROVIDED always, That if any Verdict or Judgement shall pass for such Sheriff or his Security, the Person at whose Instance such Suit shall be brought or prosecuted, shall pay such Sheriff, or his Securities their Costs. An Act to explain an Act, intituled, An Act for rai- sing the Sum of Twenty Thousand Pounds for Protection of his Majesty's Subjects against the Insults and Encroach- ments of the French, and for other Purposes therein men- tioned, I. WHEREAS by an Act, passed at a former Session of this present Ge- neral Assembly, intituled, An Act for raising the Sum of Twenty Thousand Pounds, for the Protection of His Majesty's Subjects, against the Insults and Encroach- ment of the French; it is among other Things enacted, That the Sum of Two Shillings and Six-pence, or Thirty Pounds of Tobacco, at the Option of the Payer, should be paid by every tithable Person within this Dominion, on or be- fore the tenth Day of April, now last past, to the Sheriff of each County; and the further Sum of Two Shillings and Six-pence, or thirty Pounds of Tobacco, at the Option of the Payer, should also be paid to every such Sheriff, by every such tithable Person,on or before the tenth Day of October now next [torn, illegible] To be collected, levied, accounted for, and applied, as in the said [torn, illegible] sembly is directed. And whereas, it hath been doubted waether[torn, illegible] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> this Colony are to collect the last-mentioned Duty, or Tax, from the tithable Persons, according to the Lists taken before, and subsisting at the Time of passing the said Act, or according to the Lists to be taken this present Year; for explaining whereof. II. Be it Enacted, by the Lieutenant-Governor, Council, and Burgesses of this present General Assembly, and it is hereby Enacted, by the Authority of the same, That the last mentioned Tax, or Duty, of Two Shillings and Six-pence, or thirty Pounds of Tobacco, shall be paid to, and receieved by, the Sheriff of each County, according to the Lists of Tithables taken and returned for this present Year; and that the Clerks of the several County Courts shall, as soon as such Lists be taken and returned to them respectively, make out, and deliver to the Sheriff of the County, fair Copies of such Lists, for such Sheriff's Direction in collecting the said Duty. III. AND be it further Enacted, That where the Sheriffs shall discover any Tithables not inlisted, such Sheriff shall be, and is hereby impowered and re- quired, to collect and levy the said Duty of Two Shillings and Six-pence, or thirty Pounds of Tobacco, upon the Persons so discovered; and account for upon Oath, and pay the same, in the same Manner as if such Tithables had been inlisted. And where any Sheriff dies, or is removed from his Office, before he hath collected all the said Duties respectively, it shall and may be lawful for the succeeding Sheriff or Sheriffs to make Distress for the same, upon the Slaves, Goods, or Chattles, of the Person or Persons so chargeable, and to make Safe thereof, in the Manner by Law directed in the Case of other Distresses. IV. AND whereas may Persons, chargeable with the Tax or Duty afore- said, have (imagining that they were obliged to pay the whole Tax ordered to be levied in the said Act, according to the List of Tithables taken before the passing the said Act) to avoid any further Trouble, paid the whole Tax into the Hands of the Sheriff of their respective Counties, Be it further Enacted, by the Authority aforesaid, That in every such Case where the person paying the same can make it appear, either by the Receipt of the Sheriff or other legal Proof, that he or she has already paid the last-mentioned Tax, in the Act before-men- tioned; that then so much of the Money that shall appear to have been paid, as aforesaid, shall be allowed by the Sheriff in collecting the last-mentioned Tax, according to the Explanation given by this Act. V. AND whereas it has been represented, That it is necessary in this Time of Danger, that Fort Cumberland, in Maryland, should be immediately garri- soned. Be it further Enacted, That the Sum of Six hundred Pounds be paid by the Treasurer of this Colony, out of the Money raised or to be raised, by the Taxes imposed by the said Act, to the Honourable Robert Dinwiddie, Esquire, His Majesty's Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief, of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, to be applied towards garrisoning the said Fort. VI. AND whereas it is necessary, That the further Sum of Ten Thousand Pounds, current Money, should be raised for the Purposes mentioned in the said Act, Be it further Enacted, by the Authority aforesaid, That the Sum of Two Shillings shall be paid for every tithable Negroe, Mulatto, or Indian Slave, within this Colony, by the Owner or Proprietor thereof, to the Sheriff of the County wherein such Tithables are inlisted, on or before the tenth Day of April next ensuing; and that the Sum of One Shilling and Three-pence, for every hundred Acres of Land, and so proportionably for a greater or lesser Quantity, shall be paid by the Owner and Proprietor thereof, on the same tenth Day of April, to the Sheriff of the County where such Lands lie, and to be collected by and according to the Rent-Rolls delivered to the Sheriffs respective- ly, for the Collection of His Majesty's Quit-Rents; and for enabling the She- riffs to collect the said Land-Tax, from the Proprietors of Land within the Ter- ritory of the Right Honorable Thomas Lord Fairfax, VII. Be it further Enacted, That every such Proprietor shall, on or before the first Day of January next, deliver to the Sheriff of the County wherein he or she shall reside, a just and true Account of the Quantity of Land by him or her held, within the Territory aforesaid, according to the Quantity for which they usually held the same; and every Person failing or refusing so to do, shall for- feit and pay the Sum of Ten Pounds, to our Sovereign Lord the King, to the same Uses as the Tax hereby laid is appropriated; and to be recovered with Costs, by Action of Debt or Information, in any Court of Record within this Dominion; and the Sheriffs of the several Counties within the said Territory are hereby required to collect the said Tax, from the said Proprietors, according to the Accounts so to be delieverd to them; and in Case of Failure in Payment of the said respective Duties or Taxes at the Time aforesaid, it shall be lawful for the Sheriff of each County to levy the same, by Distress and sale of the Slaves, Goods, or Chattels, of the Person so failing, in like Manner as is pro- vided in case of other Distresses: And where there are no Effects to be found upon the Lands hereby chargeable with the said Tax, it shall be lawful for the Sheriff of the County where such Lands lie, or the Sheriff of the County where the Proprietor of such Land lives, to levy the said Tax upon the Estate of such Proprietor wherever the same can be found; which Sums of Money, so to be collected, shall be by the Sheriffs respectively accounted for, upon Oath, and paid to John Robinson, Esquire, Treasurer of this Colony, or to the Treasurer for the Time being, appointed by, or pursuant to, an Act of Assembly, on or before the tenth Day of June next ensuing, after deducting Four per Centum for his Salary in collecting the same; and to be accounted for, by the said Trea- surer, to the General Assembly, after deducting Five per Centum for his Salary, in receiving and paying the same. VIII. AND be it further Enacted, That the Sheriff of every County shall, at the first or second Court to be held for his County, after the passing this Act, give Bond and Security for the due Collection and Payment of the Money laid and assessed by this Act, and if such Sheriff shall die, or be removed from his Office before the Collection is made, the succeeding Sheriff shall in like Manner give Bond and Security, at the Time he shall be sworn into his Office: And if any Sheriff shall refuse or fail to give Security, according to this or the herein before recited Act, the County Courts are hereby impowered and required to appoint some other Person to collect the Duties imposed by this and the said re- cited Act, who shall give Bond and Security in like Manner, and shall have Power and Authority, and are hereby required to collect, levy, and account for the said Duties, in the same Manner as is directed in the Case of the Sheriff. [torn, illegible]if any Sheriff or Collector shall neglect or refuse to account for, and pay [torn, illegible]accordingly, after deducting the several Sums chargeable to Persons [torn, illegible]visible Estate in his County, it shall and may be lawful for the [torn, illegible]or the Court of the County whereof he is Sheriff or Collector, [torn, illegible]to them made by the Treasurer, to give Judgment against such </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Sheriff or Collector, and his Security, for all the Money wherewith he shall be chargeable by Virtue of this Act, and thereupon to award Execution. IX. PROVIDED, That such Sheriff or Collector have ten Days previ- ous Notice of such Motion. X. AND be it further Enacted by Authority aforesaid, That the said Trea- surer shall, out of the Money raised, or to be raised for the Protection of his Ma- jesty's Subjects against the Insults and Encroachments of the French, pay to the Honorable Robert Dinwiddie, Esquire, Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief of this Dominion, a Sum of Money not exceeding Two Thousand Pounds, to be laid out for, and in the raising and maintaining three Companies of Men, consisting of Fifty Men each, with their Officers, to be employed as Rangers for the Protection of the Subjects in the Frontiers of this Colony, as the Governor shall direct, from Time to Time, and shall not be sent out of this Colony, nor incorporated with the Soldiers now in his Majesty's Service, or made subject to martial Law. And in Case the said Number of Men cannot soon be raised by such as will voluntarily inlist in the said Service it shall and may be lawful for [torn, illegible] County Lieutenant, or chief Officer of the Militia of each of the Coun[torn, illegible] Frederic, Hampshire, and Augusta, by Direction from the Governor to draft [torn, illegible] the Militia of the said Counties respectively, such, and so many of the young Men of their Militia, who have not Wives or Children, as will make up the said Number, to be employed in the said Service; and if any Person so drafted shall refuse to serve accordingly, every Person so refusing shall forfeit and pay the Sum of Ten Pounds, to our Sovereign Lord the King, to the same Uses as the Tax hereby laid is appropriated, and in Case of Failure in paying down the same to such Officer (to be by him paid to the Sheriff of the County, and accounted for and paid by the Sheriff to the Treasurer, with the Tax aforesaid) or giving suf- ficient Security for the Payment of the same, on the tenth Day of April next, then such Person shall, by Warrant from any Justice of the Peace of the Co[smear, illegible]y, be committed to Goal, there to remain until he shall agree to enter into the said Service, or pay the said Penalty, or give Security for the same as aforesaid. XI. AND be it further Enacted, by the Authority aforesaid, That from and after the passing of this Act, there shall be levied and paid to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors for all Slaves imported or brought into this Colony and Dominion for Sale, either by Land or Water, from any Part or Place whatsoever, by the Buyer or Purchaser, after the Rate of Ten per Centum, on the Amount of each respective Purchase, over and above the several Duties already laid on Slaves imported as aforesaid, by any Act or Acts of Assembly now subsist- ing; and also over and above the Duty laid by an Act intituled, An Act for the Encouragement and Protection of the Settlers upon the Waters of the Missisippi, made in the Twenty Seventh Year of his present Majesty's Reign, and continued this present Session of Assembly, for the further Term of three Years; which said additional Duty shall be paid, collected and accounted for in such Manner and Form, and according to such Rules, and under such Penalties and Forfeitures as are mentioned, prescribed, and appointed for the paying, collecting and ac- counting for the Duties already raised and imposed upon Slaves imported, by the several Acts of Assembly now in Force; and that every Article, Rule, and Clause contained in the said Acts concerning the paying, collecting and account- ing for the said former Duties shall be used, exercised and put in Practice for pay- ing, collecting, and accounting for the said Duty hereby imposed, as if the same Articles, Rules and Clauses were inserted in this Act. XII. AND it be further Enacted, That this Act as to so much thereof as relates to the levying and paying the said Duty of Ten per Centum, as aforesaid, shall continue and be in Force, for and during the Term of three Years, and no longer. XIII. AND be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That the Sum of Ten Thousand Pounds out of the Money to be raised in Pursuance of this Act and paid to the Treasurer as aforesaid, shall be applied and disposed of in like Manner, and to and for the same Uses as the Money raised by the herein before recited Act, is by the said Act directed and appointed to be applied. XIV. AND whereas by Reason of the great Scarcity of Gold and Silver in this Colony, the Tax imposed by the said Act cannot be collected in Time to an- swer the Purposes thereby intended, BE it Enacted by the Authority afore- said, That it shall and may be lawful for John Robinson Esquire, or the Treasurer for the Time being, appointed by, or pursuant to an Act of Assembly, to issue or emit at any Time or Times before the Tenth Day of June next ensuing, and not after, in such Proportions as he shall find necessary to answer the Demands that shall be made upon him for the Purposes aforesaid, any Number of Treasury Notes, so as the whole Sum of such Notes so to be issued, shall not exceed the Sum of Twenty Thousand Pounds, Current Money, which Notes shall be pre- pared, printed or engraved, and numbered and signed in such Form and after such Method, as he the said John Robinson, or the Treasurer for the Time being appointed as aforesaid, shall judge most convenient for circulating in Payments, and safe from Counterfeits and Forgeries. XV. AND be it further Enacted, That all such Notes so issued, shall be re- deemable on the last Day of June next, and shall then be paid by the said Trea- surer, with Interest at the Rate of Five per Centum, per Annum, from the Date thereof: And further, that all such Notes shall be received and pass as a lawful Tender, in any Payment for Debt, Demand, or Duty, whatsoever, except for the Payment of his Majesty's Quitrents from and after the Issuing of the same, for and during the Time before specified for their Redemption at the Treasury as afore- said. XVI. AND be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That if any Person or Persons shall forge or counterfeit, alter or erase any Treasury Note issued by Virtue of this Act, or shall tender in Payment by Way of Barter or otherwise, to any Person whatsoever, or shall demand a Redemption of any such Note at the Treasury, knowing the same to be forged or counterfeited, altered or erased, every such Person or Persons, so offending, if lawfully convicted, shall be adjudged a Felon, and shall suffer as in Cases of Felony, without Benefit of Clergy. XVII. And be it further Enacted, by the Authority aforesaid, That so much of the Money arising or accruing by Virtue of the said Act, as shall not be issued or applied for the Purposes, and in the Manner by the said Act directed, and the Money to be raised by Virtue of this Act, shall stand, be, and remain as a Secu- rity for the Redemption of the said Treasury Notes so to be issued. And the said John Robinson, or the Treasurer for the Time being, to be appointed as aforesaid is hereby required to apply all such Money as shall come to his Hands by Virtue of this and the said recited Act, for and towards the Redemption of such Trea- sury Notes, and to no other Purpose. </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> JUNE 20, 1755. THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE. With the freshest ADVICES FOREIGN and DOMESTIC <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> P H I L A D E L P H I A, May 22. PROCEEDINGS of ASSEMBLY relating to the EXPEDITION. The third Day of the first Month, called January 17 1755 Resolved, N. C. D. That Isaac Norris Esq; Speaker, and Evan Morgan, Joseph Fox, James Pemberton, James Wright, Joseph Armstrong, and John Smith, Gentlemen, Members of this House, be, and they are here- by nominated and empowered to take up and borrow, on the Credit of this House, any Sum not exceeding Five Thousand Pounds, Law- fun Money of this Province: to be by them laid out for purchasing fresh Victual, and such other Necessaries as they, or a Majority of them, shall think, expedient, for the Use of the King’s Troops at their Arrival: For all which Money, borrows as aforesaid, they, the above-named Gentlemen, or any four of them, shall give a Certificate or Certificates, as the Case may require, under their Hands to the Person or Persons lending the fame, certifying that such Money was taken up and borrowed for the King’s Use, in the Manner, and for the Purpose, directed by this Re- solve. And this House will repay or take effectual{?} Care to secure the Re-payment of of all and every Sum or Sums of Money, so as aforesaid borrowed, with Interest, if necessary. A MESSAGE from the Governor to the assembly. Gentlemen, I HAVE the Pleasure to acquaint you, that Major General Braddock, who is ap appointed, by his Majesty to command the Forces employed in North-America, is ap- arrived in Virginia ; and as the Season for Action is approaching, I thought it necessary to summon you together, that any Thing the General had to propose, might be considered without Delay,; and that the Men, Provisions and Money, expected by his Majesty from this Province towards carrying into Execution the Measures concerted for the general Ser- vice of America, might be provided in Time. Sir John St. Clair, Quarter-master General of his Majesty’s Forces in America, has represented to nse{?} the Necessity of having Roads opened, from the inhabited Parts of this Province Westward towards the Ohio, not only for the March of Troops, but to fa- militate the supply of Provisions to such Forces as may be employed on the Frontiers of this or the Neighboring Governments,- - - -I have therefore issued a Commission to a Num- ber of Men acquainted with that Country, to reconnoiter and examine the fame, and to mark out where such Roads may most conveniently be made, and to make Report to me or their Proceedings, with an Estimate of their Expenses that will attend the Opening and Clearing them ; and I recommend it to you to make a suitable Provision for this nec- essary Service. It is said, the Large Supply of Provisions that the French have received from these Colonies, has enabled them to support the Forces employed in building Forts in his Ma- jesty’s Territories, and will enable them, for some Time at least, to maintain the Troops they have drawn together to defend them. - - - -And tho’ this Province has been hitherto Very little concerned in that Supply, yet as it is necessary to prevent it for the future, I have issued Orders to the Officers of the Customs for that Purpose, and make no Doubt you will join with me in a Law effectually to hinder such an unnatural Trade. The Eastern Governments, ever active in the Defense of their Country, and in main- taining his Majesty’s just Rights and Dominions in America are exerting themselves at this Juncture, and are desirous that this Province should join in the Operations intended, to frustrate Encroachments; I therefore hope you will enable me to take such Part in the Measures proposed, as becomes the Honor and Interest of a Province circumstances as we are. General Braddock, by his Letter of the 28th of last Month, which will be laid be fore you, desires me to establish a Post between Philadelphia and Winchester, for the forwarding his Dispatches; this he thinks may be of great Importance, during the Operations of the Campaign, and you will be pleased to empower me to comply with his Request. His Majesty having, by one of his principal Secretaries of State, recommended it to the several Provinces, to establish a command Fund for the Benefit of all the Colonies col- electively, General Braddock now desires, that the Quota’s of the several Provinces, to- wards that common Fund, may be lodged in the Hands of a Treasurer, who may have Orders to answer his Demands ; as this is intended to expedite Business, and the General is perfectly disinterested, and declares himself willing to give an Account of his Dis- bursements, I hope you will put it in my Power to return a satisfactory Answer to his Letter in that Particular. I heartily recommend to you Vigor, Unanimity and Dispatch; in the Matters you will have under you Consideration, that the happy Opportunity the Colonies, now have, by, Means of his Majesty’s paternal Care, and generous Assurance of securing themselves for ever against the Attempts of the French, may not be lost. March 18, 1775. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. Gentlemen, I OBSERVE by the printed Minutes of your Proceedings that you have inserted at large Sir Thomas Robinson’s Letters to me of July the fifth, and October the twenty-sixth last, without my Knowledge or Consent. The King’s commands signified by a Secretary of State may be very proper for the [torn, illegible] Consideration of the different Parts of the Legislature, but no always to be commu[torn, illegible] scatted to the Public; I think it therefore necessary, Gentlemen to caution you against [torn, illegible] the like Practice for the future, and expect that no Letters or Papers communicated by [torn, illegible] shall be printed without my previous Approbation; and as it may be of dangerous C [torn, illegible] quince to publish those Letters, I desire a stop may be put to the Publication [torn, illegible] Part of your Minutes which contains them. I have Letters and other Papers, that relate to His Majesty’s Service, which [torn, illegible] willingly communicate to you, but I do not think it safe to do it, till I [torn, illegible] Assurance from you, that the Contents of them shall remain secret. March 18, 1775. ROBERT HUNTER. A MESSAGE from the Governor to the Assembly Gentlemen On the tenth of January last I demanded by the Secretary, a [torn, illegible] of your Proceedings which you promised to send me, but not [torn, illegible] on the twenty-ninth of the same Month, by Letter to the Speaker [torn, illegible] and have frequently, by the Secretary, reiterated my Request, [torn, illegible] Sight of them till the twelfth Instant, about two Months after [torn, illegible] only a Part of them were sent to me in Print, and I have no [torn, illegible] them.[torn] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The keeping your Proceedings thus a Secret from me, I take to be a very unconsti- tuitional and extraordinary Measure, liable to a Constitution that I do not choose at present to put upon it; but only to acquaint you, that I expect you will order your Clerk to attend me every Night with the Minutes of the Day, that I may know what is done and doing in your House, and be able in Time to lay the same before his Majesty and his Ministers, who expect to be regularly informed of the Measures taking by the Legisla- tures of the Colonies. March 18, 1755. Robert Hunter Morris. L O N D O N. Jan. 6. The Scheme of a Lottery has been given to the House of Commons to raise the Government 50,000 £ in which Scheme are 54 Prizes of 10,000 £ each. The whole Lottery to consist of a Million of Tickets at one Guinea each. April 9. On Monday the Duke of Mirepoix, Ambassador from France, took his Leave of His Majesty in Order to return Home. April 11. Yesterday Morning Walkinshaw, who was taken up in Scotland for trea- sonable Practices, was brought to Town under a Guard of six Dragoons, and commit- ted to the Car of Mr. Carrington, one of his Majesty’s Messengers. April 12. We hear that twelve ships of the Line are sailed from Portsmouth under the Command of Admiral Hawlac. And that 25 more Men of War of the Line, are to be completely fitted up, to be ready on any Emergency. ’Tis reported that some Regiments of Dragoons, & c. Will encamp on Blackheath this Summer. The Regiment of Scotch Grey Dragoons, who were on their March to Scotland, are countermanded, and are on their March from Lancashire, to Suffex and Kent. We hear that his Majesty intends to make a considerable Augmentation to his Troops in his Electoral Dominions. We hear from Carmarthen in South Wales that the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons in that Place, have ordered their Treasurer to give twenty Shillings (over and above his Majesty’s Bounty) to every able-bodies Seaman within the Port of Armarthen, who shall voluntarily enter to serve in his Majesty’s Navy on or before the 25th Instant. All the Officers of the Guards, & c. Have received Orders to get their Field Equi- pages, ready with all possible Expedition. The Report of his Excellency the Duke de Mirepoix’s having taken Leave of this Court, as was mentioned in the daily Papers; is void of all Foundation. For On Monday Morning at four o’clock one of his Excellency’s Domestics was dispatched express for Versailles, who is expected would arrive there on Thursday Night. Thursday, the 24 Inst. his Majesty was pleased to appoint the Right Hon. James Lord Tyrawley to be Col. of the Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, and at the same Time to appoint the Right Hon. George Earl of Albemarle to be Colonel of his Majesty’s own Regiment of Dragoons late commanded by Lord Tyrawley. His Majesty’s 20th Regiment of Foot (late Lord Albemarle’s) is disposed of; but the King’s Aid-de-camps are not yet filled up, which are expected before his Majesty goes abroad, which he certainly does this Month, notwithstanding it has been at certainly af- forted to the contrary. April 14. Advice has been received that fix Men of War are failed from Brest, with a Number of Land Forces on Board; and it supported by some that they are destined for America. Others suppose that they are gone to make an Attempt our defenseless Sugar-Islands; for the author of the Miscellaneous Essay on the Courses pursued by Great-Britain in Regard to her Colonies (whose Knowledge of our American Affairs appears to be greatly superior to that of most Writers) says that the French have been for some time providing Stores of Arms and Ammunition at Martinico, with a View to attack our Islands in the West-Indies, in Case of a War breaking out. Six Men of War, from 50 to 90 Guns; are to sail directly for Jamaica, under the Command of Commodore Stevens. The London Gazette confirms the Appointment of Lord Tyrawley to be Colonel of the late Lord Albemarles’s Regiment of Foot; of Capt. G. L. Hall, of Ancram’s Dra- goons, to be Major of Sir J. Cope’s Dragoons; and of Capt. Lieut. Bell, of Mordaunt’s, to succeed Capt. Hall. Plymouth, April 4. The Otter Sloop, Capt. Graves, arrived this Day from a Cruise of about ten Day: and is reported that she hath been off the Harbour of Brest, where been [illegible, worn off] been, two French Men of War weighed Anchor and pursued the Otter, who thereupon made Sail. An Extract of a Letter from The Hague, dated March 4. ”By all Accounts we receive from our Correspondents in England [illegible, rest of column is torn] </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> [ineligible, worn], that the King of Sardinia is a Party in the Treaty said to be concluded between our Court and that of Spain; and what gives Foundation for such a Conjecture is, the particular Respect that has been shewn of late to the Minister from the Court of Turin.” Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, April 9. ”Last Night arrived Admiral Boscawen, and this Morning hoisted his Flag on Board the Nottingham, till the Torbay arrives, Crowds of Nobility and Gentry daily come to this town to view the Fleet at Spithead, which consists of twenty-six Men of War.” B O S T O N May12. Yesterday Capt. Kirkwood arrived here in about nine Weeks from London, and has brought with him Arms and other Accoutrements for the Provincial Troops, lately raised, who have impatiently waited here several Weeks for their Arrival He has also brought a large Quantity of Powder. Capt. Trout for this port came out with Capt. Kirkland, and hourly expected. By a Vessel from Halifax we are informed, that the Commander of his Majesty’s Sloop of War the Vulture, stationed there, lately died very suddenly, in his Cabin. And that Capt. Cobb, in a Sloop in the Governments Service, had taken a French Schooner going to Louisburg to St. John’s, with 1100 Barrels of Flour, a Number of Cannon and other warlike Stores on Board, all which were condemned at Halifax. Also, that Capt. Cobb had taken a Vessel belonging to (our) Plymouth, laden with Provisions, which was going to trade with the French ; but as both Vessel and Cargo have been condemned and sold, ’tis tho’t the Owner will make but an indifferent Voyage on’t - - - - May all such Traders meet with the same Fate. May 15. We hear from New-Hopkington, in the Government of New-Hampshire, that on Monday last a Man and a Boy were taken Prisoners there, by five Indians : But it happen’d, that in about 2 Hours after they were met with by nine Men, who were out on a Scout : One of the Indians discovering the English near them, held up two of his Fingers and whistled, which was a Signal to the rest ; whereupon they rose from their Ambush, and fir’d on the English, but did no Execution.——The English pursed them, retold the Captives, and the Indians made off Capt. Kirkwood has brought Two Thousand Stand of Arms, and other Accoutre- cents for the Provincial Regiments which have been raised here. He has also brought a large Quantity of Powder. May 19. Saturday last Capt. Trout arrived here from London but has brought no later News than we had by Capt. Kirkwood. He has brought several hundred Barrels of Gunpowder, and a Gentleman is come Passenger with him who is Paymaster General of the Forces now on Foot in America, who has brought Fourteen Thousand Pounds Sterling in Cash for their Use. Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Cadiz, to his Friend in Boston, dated March 29 1755 The remaining Effects of the Spanish Ship so unjustly detained at New-London, arrived here lately under the Convoy of his Brittanick Majesty’s Ship the Tryton ; which Event has been very satisfactory to this Commerce in general, has been well re- ceived by the King of Spain, and accordingly signified to the Commander Matthew Whit- well, Esq; by Sir Benjamin Keene, his Majesty’s Minister at Madrid ; and we are as- sured, that those there, who are concerned in the Pillage, will be obliged to pay the last Farthing, to the entire Satisfaction of the Proprietors, which we dare say, as you interest yourself in the Honor of our Colonies, you will be pleased to hear, as it may prevent for the future such barbarous Proceedings, which tend to justify the Depreda- tons which we complain of from Time to Time. We hear by a Person which left Fort Halifax the 4 th Instant, that said Day two of the Norridgewalke Tribe of Indians (who were concerned in the Murder of some of our Men last Fall) came there were very desirous of making Peace. This Morning set sail under the Convoy of three Men of War, 35 Sail of Transports, having on Board upwards of 2000 Forces, which have been raised here, bound to the Eastward. W I L L I A M S B U R G Extract of a Letter from a Merchant in London, dated April 19. ”The Preparations for War continue, and the Opinion prevails that a Rupture is now inevitable.—We have about 30 Sail of Men of War fit for Sea, and more compleating every Day.—His Majesty sent a Message the other Day to the Parliament for a Supply of every Day.—-His Majesty sent a Message the other Day to the Parliament for Supply of 800,000 to defray the extraordinary Expenses—The House immediately and unani- mousy voted him a Million, to be raised by Way of Lottery, and promise to defend him with their Lives and Fortunes in Support of the Nations’ undoubted Rights—-’Tis now said, with Assurance, that the King is going Abroad, the Yachts being ready at the Nore .——The House of Commons have agreed, early next Session, to take into Considera- ion the Affair of the Drawbacks on foreign Linens ; and very strong Parties are already formed to obtain an Act, that they shall be no longer payable.—-If timely Application is not made from the Colonies in Opposition thereto, it will probably pass into a Law—— The Drawback on Oz(?)nabrigs, and most other Sorts of narrow German Linens, is Three Half-Pence per Ell, on Yard wide, and other broad Sorts very near Four-Pence, and on Holland and Flanders Linen Nine-pence Half-penny per Ell ; and the not allowing them for the future would consequently occasion those Linens to come so much dearer from England than they now do.—-Our home Manufactures are so far from being depended on for supplying our own Consumption, and the Plantations, that 32 Millions of Yards are still annually wanted and imported from foreign Parts ; 16 Millions whereof are con- sured in England, and near 6 Millions exported to the Colonies—-From 1749 to 1753 the Prices of Linens abroad were excessively dear, and during all that Time, the Scotch and Irish had a Bounty of Three Half pence per Yard on Exportation, which is since ceased : Had they been able to make a sufficient Quantity, here was the most favorable Opportunity they could possibly expect, to exert themselves in supplying our Colonies ; but, notwithstanding all these Advantages, they could not, during that Time, furnish more than 1-8th Part of their Consumption of white and brown Linens ; How then can they be supported to be able to do it, now the Bounty is no longer payable, and when an extraordinary Demand would greatly enhance the Prices ?——If such a Law should pass the heavy Duties here payable on Linens would be extended to the West-Indies ; which will not only prove a heavy additional Burthen on the necessary Article of Clothing to the Poor as well as the Rich, but must also tend to the Prejudice of the fair Trader, by the great Encouragement given to the Smuggling in of these Goods, which will not think themselves so far interested in this Affair, that proper Instructions will, with all Expedition, be given to their respective Agents, and Representations made to the Lords Commissioners of Trade, in Order to prevent the ill Consequences of its being enforced by Law. The Merchants here will think it their Duty, to co-operate with them, in Order to prevent so heavy an Imposition and am in hopes that our united Endeavors may be able to prevent this Innovation.” The Lydia, Capt. Teage, is arrived in York River, from London; she spoke with his Majesty’s Ship Triton, Capt. Whitwell, going up the English Channel, all well on board.[Illegible, rest of column torn] </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 4</h6> 17. Lilly, David Blair, from the Isle of May, with 8000 Bushels of Salt. 18. Catharina & Mary, Stephen Righton, from Montserrat, with 17 Hhds, and 8 Tierces Rum & 27 Barrels of Sugar. 19. Providence, Samuel Baron, from North-Carolina, with 3 Hhds. Rice, and 209 Barrels of Pork. 21. Nancy, John Mourhouse, from St. Christophers, with 29 Hhds, and 4 Tierces of Rum. 22. Industry, Samuel Tennant, from Jamaica, in Ballast. 23. Rebecca, Edward Blake, from St. Christophers, in Ballast. 26. Dinniston, Patrick Carnegy, from Barbados, with 60 Hhds. Rum, and 59 Barrels Sugar. 26. Peggy, James Taylor, from St. Christophers, with 16 Hhds. Rum, and 8 dittos Sugar 26. Buckskin, James Beall, from Maryland, with 2300 Pounds of Cordage. 29. William, Alexander Chisholm from Providence, with 800 Feet of Maderia Plank. 29. Fanny, Francis Peart, from Antigua, with 89 Hhds, and 9 Tierces Rum 30. Frances, Henry Tucker, from Bermuda, in Ballast. Cleared Outwards May. 3. George, William Foster, for Hull 144 Hhds. of Tobacco, 1050 Barrels Tar, 350 ditto Turpentine, 28 Pipes, 1 Hhds, & 3 Quarter Casts of Madeira Wine, 21,575 Staves, 196 raw Deerskins, 150 Feet Walnut & 1 Bag of Snakeroot. 5. Prince Frederick, John Burton, for South-Carolina, with 30,000 Shingles, 4414 Feet Boards, 15,000 Slaves, 5000 Hoops, 2550 Feet Joists, and 40 Barrels Beef, 20 ditto Pork, 12 ditto Tar, & ditto Pitch. 5. Earl of Halifax, George Terry, for South-Carolina, with 37,319 Staves, 48,000 Shingles, 272 Boards, 29 Barrels Beef, 250 ditto Port, 4000 Hoops, 1000 Bushels /Corn, and 504 Pieces of Scantling. 5. Terrible, Joseph Wright, for South-Carolina, with 23300 Staves, 7000 Shingles, 358 Boards, 431 Pieces Scantling, 29 Barrels Beef, 150 dittos Pork, 4000 Hoops, and 1000 Bushels of Corn, 6. Providence, Archibald M’Call for Bermuda, with 2500 Bushels Corn, 8 Boxes Candles, 2 Barrels Tallow, 20,000 Shingles 2000 Staves, 1000Feet Scantling, & 38 Bushels Pease. 6. Molly and Hannah, James Campbell, for Boston, Ballast. 8. Rebecca, Pasco Curle, for Bermuda, 10,000 Feet Scantling, 90,000 Shingles, and 38 Barrels of Pork. 8. Allethea, Joseph Laborn, for Bermuda, with 83 Barrels Pork, 2240 Bushels Corn, 24,700 Shingles, 12 Boxes Soap, and 12 Spars. 9. Martha, Robert Griffith, for New-York, in Ballast. 10. Sally, William Thomson, for Barbados, with 50 Barrels Pork, 2100 Bushels Corn, 24,700 Shingles, 12 Boxes Soap, and 12 Spars. 17. George, William Tabb, for Bermuda, with 1300 Bushels Corn, 15,000 Shingles, and 4000 Staves and Heading. 27. Industry, Matthias Miller, for Corn, 113,000 Staves, 300 Boards, and [illegible, worn off] Hhds. Rum. 28. Owner’s Goodwill, Samuel Fish, for Hull, with 2954 Barrels Tar, 46 dittos Turpentine, 194 raw Beer-Skins, 64 Feet Plank, 10,280 Staves, and [illegible, worn off] Bale Coaths. 29. Beckie, Robert Boyd, for Bermuda, with 53 Barrels Pork, 200 Bushels of Corn 254 ditto Pease; 3 Barrels Train Oil, 4 ditto Lard, 8 Kegs Tallow, 3200 Staves, and 92,000 Shingles. 31. Speedwell, Thomas Godfrey, for Bermuda, with 1605 Bushels Corn, 50 Barrels Pork,150 Bushels Pease, and 15,000 Shingles. 31. Polly and Helena, Joseph Ivy, for Bermuda, with 1600 Bushels Corn, 55 Bar- rels Pork, 40,000 Shingles, and 100 Bushels of Pease. Virginia, ss By His Majesty’s Lieutenant Governor, and Com- mander in Chief, of this Dominion. WHEREAS it is apprehended, that if his Excellency General Braddock succeeds in re-taking the Fort on the River Ohio, the French and their Indians will fall upon the such an Attempt may occasion I have thought fit to order all the County Lieu- tenants, and they are hereby strictly ordered and required to muster, and keep their Mi- lit, in proper Order, so that they may be in Readiness to resist and repel any such In- vasion, and that they appoint proper Places for their Rendezvous, I having already sent my Orders to the commanding Officers of the Frontier Counties, to keep a strict Look- out, and have a Number of their Militia on the Watch, by Way of Patrollers, and immediately to send me Advice if any Number of Men shall appear in Arms on our Fron- tiers, and to give a proper Alarm to the neighboring Counties, the we may be in a Condition of defending our country from any Insults. GIVEN under my Hand, this 16th of June, 1755, in the 28th Year of His Majesty’s Reign. ROBERT DINWIDDIE A D V E R T I S E M E N T S Just Imported in the LYDIA, Capt. TEAGE, by the Subscriber, in WILLIAMSBURG, A Fresh Assortment of Drugs, viz. Bark, Ipecacuana, Jalap, Rhubarb, Camphire, Epsom Salt, Verdigrease, Myrrh,& c. Alfo Bell-Metal Mortars, Glyster Syringes, Paste-board, Gold-leaf, Gold-beater’s Skin, Nipple-Glasses, Flower,= of Mustard, Mace, Cloves, Nuts, Cinnamon Black-pepper, candied Eringo, best candied Ginger, Arderen’s and Lockyer’s Pills, Almonds in the Shell and out, Annodyne Necklaces, Ambergrease, fresh Currans and Raisins, Copperas, Crucibles, Capers, Eaton’s Styptic, Burgamot, Freeman’s Cordial, Galls, Ginger, French and Pearl Barley, Red and White Lead, Spanish Brown, Musk, Prussian Blue, Pearls, and both Bezoard fresh China Root, black and white Rozin, black Soap, Sponge, Stoughton, salt-peter, Sulphur, Sago, Sandiver, Squire’s Elixir, white and brown Sugar Candy, Spirit of Wine, Bailey Sugar, Eating Oil, Barbers ditto, Phials, Gallipots, Corks, Tow, & c. George Gilmer. June 8, 1755. [torn, illegible]from the Subscriber, living in Hampton, a Servant Man named James [torn, illegible]5 Feet 5 Inches high; had on when he went away, a blue Coat with [torn, illegible]a black Waistcoat, blue Breeches, blue Stockings, a brown cut [torn, illegible]may have changed his Cloths, he having another Suit with him. [torn, illegible]Cheek. Whoever apprehends, and conveys him to me, shall have [torn, illegible],besides what the Law allows. John Jameson, Taylor. JUST. [torn, illegible]</div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div>class=“column”> <h6>Column 1</h6> JUST imported, and to be sold reasonably , by the Subscriber at the Unicorn’s Horn, near the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg, a choice and fresh Assort- meant of Drugs and Medicines, & c. James Carter. To be SOLD, in James-City County, near Col. Chiswell’s Ordinary. A TRACT of Land containing near 400 Acres, with a Dwelling-house, 20 by 16, shedded with a 10 Feet Shed, hipp’d round one End, which afford 3 Rooms and a Closet on the lower Floor, and 1 above, 2 Fire-places, a Kitchen, Quarter, To- back, and other convenient Houses, and a Garden lately bailed in ; likewise and Apple- Orchard, containing upwards of 200 Trees, chief of thievery choice Fruit, just cometo bear ; also a young Peach Orchard : There is a Crop of Corn, and Tobacco Ground sufficient for 7 or 8 Hands, and a Pasture, all enclosed with good Fences. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may know the Terms, which will be reasonable, by applying to the Subscriber, living on the Premises. 4|| Jeremiah Taylor. JAMES WILSON, Carver, Makes all Kinds of Ornaments in Stucco, human Figures and Flowers & c. & Stucco Cornices in Plaster, carved or plain, after the best Manner ; likewise Stone finishing on Walls ; he likewise carves in Wood, cuts Seals in Gold or Silver ; and is to be spoke with at Mr. Anthony Hay’s Cabinet-Maker, in Williamsburg. To be SOLD in Hanover County, Six Thousand acres of good Land, whereon are eight good Plantations ; the Manor Plantation is well situated, with a very good Dwelling-house, and all other necessary Out-Houses, a good Watermill, and a fine Meadow. Any Person inclinable to purchase the Whole, or any Part, may know the Terms by applying to the Printer t.f. To be SOLD A very good Windmill, and all other Houses fit for carrying on the Business of a Baker, being Part of the Estate of Robert Todd, late of Norfolk, and the Terms of sale may be known by applying to Capt. Edward Pugh of the said Town, or the Subscriber. All Persons indebted to the said Estate, are, to prevent Trouble, desired immediately to pay their respective Balances to Messieurs James Holt and William Young, Attorneys at Law in Norfolk, or to the Subscriber living in Suffolk ; and such as have in their Posses- sion any Notes, Bonds, or other Papers of consequence belonging to the said Estate, are requested to give Information thereof to 9. John Watson, Administrator. To be S O L D A Valuable Tract of Land, consisting of 500 Acres, all plant able, pleasantly situated on the River, within two miles of Norfolk town, and one of Portsmouth, a suff- icient Quantity of which is cleared and fenced either for Pasture or Cropping, the rest well wooded and timber’d with a good Dwelling-house, Kitchen, Barns, Outhouses, Orchards, and all other Necessaries, good Landngs, Fish and Oysters at the Door : The Land to be Sold, with or without the Negroes, Stock of Cattle,& c. Whoever is willing to purchase the fame, may apply to Anthony Walke, in Norfolk. 6 Whereas the Co-partnership between Boyd and Aitchisan of the Borough of Norfolk, Merchants, will end and be dissolved on the first Day of July next they therefore (to prevent Disputes) hope that all Persons indebted to them will, some Time before the first of August next, settle their respective Accounts ; as Robert Mackie, their Assistant, departs for Britain about that Time ; and, for the same Reason, all Persons that have any Demands against them are requested speedily to present their Accounts for Settlement, the better to enable William Aitchison, the acting Partner, to settle with John Boyd, the other Partner, now removed to Britain. || Boyd and Aitchison. Ran away from the Subscriber, living in Hanover County, an Irish Servant Man named John Briant ; he is a short well set Fellow, speaks much upon the Brogue, and had on when he went away, a Pair of Leather Breeches, a brown Linen Shirt, and a Felt Hat ; he is supposed to have gone towards North-Carolina, having got a forged Pass, signed by one Charles Waggoner. Any Person that will apprehend and convey the said Servant to me shall have two Pistoles Reward, besides what the Law allows. James Littlepage. To be S O L D, at Mr. Mitchels’s Door, in York Town, On Tuesday the first of July next to the highest Bidder, by Virtue of a Power of Attorney from John Irwin, Brother and Heir at Law of Jones Irwin, deceased, all the real Estate of the said Jones to wit. A Tract of 887 Acres in King George County, one in Warwick County, of between 4 and 500 Acres, one in York county, between 1 and 200 Acres, and several Lots of Land in and near the said Town of York, on Credit ’til the 24th Day of October next, Bond and Security being given, by the Pur- chaser, to John Martin. STRAY’D from the Subscriber, living in Prince-George County, the Beginning of April last, a black Horse, about 14 Hands high, with a white Face, and white feet,and branded on the near Buttock 4, he was raised in Bertie County, North-Carolina and is supposed to be gone that Way. Whoever brings him to me shall have a Pistole Reward if taken in this Government, and Two Pistoles if taken in North-Carolina Robert Watson. STRAYED from the Subscriber, in April 1754, a small bay Horse, about 4 Feet 1 inch high, branded on the near Buttock H, trots well, and is very hard to catch, he was bred on Musb(?) Island, in Roanoke. Whoever brings him to me in Isle of Wight County shall have a Pistole Reward. || Horatio Durley. TAKEN up by a Subscriber, in Chesterfield County, on the 5th Day of December last, a reddish color’d Bull, with a Crop and two Slits in the right ear, and a Crop and either slit or resembling a Slip. He has been at my Plantation about five years, and seemed to be a Yearling when he came there. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. || Edmond Logwood TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on the Middle of Maberin River, in Lunen- burg County, a young middle-sized yellowish colored grey Mare, with a large Star in her Forehead, and without either Dock or Brand ; she has been posted and appraised at fifty Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. . || Joseph Johnson Sen. JUST Imported, a choice Parcel of Hairs and Trimmings, to be sold cheap for ready Money : they are mostly brown. James Speirt. <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on the Middle of Maherin River, in Lunen- burg County, a small grey Horse, with some Saddle Spots, branded on the near Buttock, and a Scar on the off Cheedk ; he has been posted and appraised at Three Pounds. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. || Isaac Johnson, Jun. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Bremfield Parish Culpeper County ; a middle sized bright Bay Mare, with a crop in the right Ear and an Underkeel in the Left, one white Foot, and branded on the near Buttock Mh ; she has been appraised at forty Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. || Michael Smith. TAKEN up at the Subscriber’s Plantation, in King & Queen County a small grey Mare, branded on the near Buttock IM, and on the near Shoulder something like a bunch of Grapes ; both Brands are very blind and hardly perceivable. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. R. Tunftall. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on the Head of the Appomattox River in Prince- Edward County, Three Mares, six one white, with a hanging Mane, a long Tail, and branded on the near Buttock thus ; another two Years old, of a Roan Colour, with a long Tail, and branded on the near Buttock with two Figures of 7 one at the Top of the other, but not dock’d ; the other about a Year old, neither dock’d nor branded. THE Owner may have them of me, on paying as the Law directs. || George Nix. Just Imported from London by Messieurs Dickison and Company, at their Store next Door to the Printing-Office in Williamsburg, and to be sold cheap for ready Money, the following Goods,viz. SUPERFINE, Middling, and coarse Broad Cloths, narrow ditto, German Serge, Dugget, Sagathy, Duroy, Durant, Shallons, Tammies, black Velmet, figured and plain, Hair Plush, Barragon, double Allopeen, Everlasting, Sarge Denim, black Russet Camblets, Callimancoes, Irish Stuffs, Fuftian, Cotton, Thickesetts, Granduvell, Jeans, colored, spotted and Rorrington Ruggs, 8 and 9-4th Blankets, Duffel, Fearnought, Half- thick, Negroe Cotton, all Sorts of Trimmings, Silk Knee Garters, Yard wide 7-8th and 3-4th Irish Linen, Irish Linen, Irish Sheeting, Garlic, Oznabrig, Yard wide, 7-8th and 3-4ths Checks strip’d and brown Holland, fine Dutch and Irish Holland printed Linen and Callicoe, blue and white Cotton, Bed Furniture, Cambric, Muslin, broad and flower’d Lawn, spotted and bordered Bandanas, Longee and Silk romale Handkerchiefs, Cotton, Romale and Scotch check’d Handkerchiefs, Bed-Ticking, Diaper Table Cloths, Men and Wo- men’s Silk, Thread and Worsted Stockings, Yarn Hose, Cotton and Corseted Caps, John Hose single channeled and turn’d Pumps, Shoes and Morocco Slippers, Women’s Calli- mango Shoes, Men’s fine and coarse Hats, Men and Boys Felt Hats, Whalebone Hoops, Dresden Minenett Lace, Black Silk Lace and Fringe, white knotted Fringe, Ribbons, Silk Laces, Ferretting, broad and narrow Quality Binding, Garters, Tape, Thread of all Sorts, sewing Silk, Pins, Needles, Men and Women’s Kid, white and colored Gloves, Black Shamoy and wash Leather ditto, China, Glass, Delft, and Liverpool Ware, white Stone Tea Pots, Tea Cups, and Saucers, single refined Sugar, Bohea Tea, Muscovado Sugar, Rum, Pepper, Nutmegs, Raisins, Fig Blue, Indico, Prussian Blue, Dutch Pink, Flanders Yellow, Yellow Ocher, white Lead, Gun Powder, Shot, Gun Flints, Gun Hammers, Copper Saucepans, Stew Pans, and Coffee pots, Pewter Dishes, Plates and Spoons, Razors, Scissors, Knives, Buckles, Buttons, Seals, Rings, Shirt and jacket Wire and Horn mold Buttons, Snuff Boxes, fine Scotch Snuff, Grown Glass, 8 by 10, and 9 by 11; 4, 6, 8, 10, and 20 d. Nails, 8 d. Brads, Flat Irons 2 Foot Rules, London Hoes Frying Pans, Cross cut and Whip Saws, H, HL, Dovetail and cross Gar- nett Hinges, Plate Stock Locks, Chamber Spring-Locks, Padlocks, Chest Locks, Iron rimm’d Locks, Staples, drawing Knives, Axes, Claw Hammers, Glimbletts, Pipes, Corks, Horn Combs, Ivory Combs, Inkhorns, Wool Cards, Bed Cords, Whalebone, Switch Whips, & c. t. f. GENTLEMEN inclinable to take the Journals of the House of for the present Session, are desired to signify the same to the Printer, as soon as possible, that they may be supplied with them. GEORGE the Second, by the Grace of GOD, of. Great-Britain, France and Ire- land, King, Defender of the Faith & c. To James Roach, Greeting. For cer- tain Causes, moved our Justices of our General Court, chancery, to you. We com- and, and firmly enjoin, that all other Matters and Excuses whatsoever set aside in your proper Person, you be before our Justices of our said Court, at the Capitol in Williamsburg on the first Day of the next Court, to answer a Bill in Chancery, exhibited against you by James Power Executor & c. of William Morris, deceased, and this you shall in no wise omit, under the Penalty of One Hundred Pounds and have then there this Writ. Witness Robert Dinwiddie Esq, our Lieutenant Governor, at Williamsburg, the sixth Day of May, in the Twenty-eighth Year of Our Reign. 3 Benjamin Waller, Cl. Gen Court To be S O L D, (for want of Employment) A NEGROE GIRL, about 13 Years of Age, that has been used to serving in a Family. Enquire of the Printer. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in Orange County, a dark grey Mare, lighter co- bored in the Face than any other Part, with some Saddle Spots, a bob Tail, and branded on the near Buttock. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. || John Haskew. Just Imported, and to be sold by the Subscriber, very cheap ; FRESH Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Sweet Oil, pickled Walnuts, Citron, Sweet meats, Sugar-Candy, double and single refined Sugar, Coffee, Almonds in the Shell, Rice, Pearl Barley, Flour of mustard, Scotch Snuff, fine old Cheshire Cheese, Castile Soap, Red Port, Claret, Lisbon, Tent, Sack, Arrack, French Brandy, Vine- gar, Wine ditto, Citron Water, Cordials of all Sorts, smoking Tobacco, Balsam Tolu, Liquorish Bail, Bark, and Corks. As I intend for Britain soon, I desire all Persons who are indebted to me to pay off their respective Debts, or give Bond immediately, otherwise I shall put them into a Lawyer’s Hands to bring Suit against them directly. Joseph Scrivener. TO be SOLD, in Norfolk County, about 7 Miles from the Great Bridge, 2092 Acres of Land, well timbered with White-Oak and Cyprus, and a good Place for Stock. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may know the Terms by applying to Thompson Segann. RAN away from the Subscriber, living at Norfolk Glebe on Tuesday [torn, illegible] May last a Negroe Man named Dick; he is a very likely Fello[torn, illegible] of Age, speaks goodEnglish,plays on the Violin, will endeavor to [torn, illegible] and Freeman, being very cunning and artful ; had on when w [torn, illegible] worn grey Suit, a brown Wig, a Pair of large Trousers, with Shoes [torn, illegible] is supposed to have crossed the Bay to the Eastern Shore. Whoever [torn, illegible] cures him, so that I may have him again, shall have Two Pistoles [torn, illegible]the Law allows. </div> <h5>page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> IMPORTED, in the Sambourne, Capt. Smith in October, 1755 Bale of Goods marked WCC, No 1. Which it is supposed was landed at some Place on James River, but is not yet come to Hand. Whoever has got it in their Possession, it is hoped, will be pleased to give Notice to me, in Caroline County, or to Mr. James Mills in Hobbs’s- Hole || Peter Copeland THERE is at the Plantation of Mr. George Currie, on Roanoak, a middle siz’d grey Horse, branded on the near Buttock S ; he has been there ever since last Winter. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. || John Hayes, Overseer. THE Subscribers for LOTS, in the Town laid off at White-Hall, Appomattox River, are desired to meet at the said Place on Monday the 7th Day of July next, to draw their respective Lots for which Conveyances will be made at Prince-George Court in October following, at which Time it is hoped the Purchase Money will be paid. 6 George Currie STRAY’D or stolen from Mrs. Tarpley’s in Williamsburg, on Tuesday the 13th of May last, a black Gelding, about 4 Feet 7 Inches high, paces and gallops well. He has a small white Spot behind his right Ear, has no Brand that can be discover’d ; his Mane hangs on the near Side of his Neck. Whoever delivers him to Mrs. Tarpley, or to the Subscriber in Culpepper County, shall have a Pistole Reward. William Green TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living at Col. Lewis Burwells’s, on James River, a light-grey Horse, about 12 Hands and an Half high, with a bob’d Tail and hanging Mane ; has Marks on his Withers resembling 2 HH, or else he has been cut for a Fistula ; supposed to be very old, and has been posted and appraised at Twenty Shillings. The Owner may have hi of me, on paying as the Law directs. ||. Francis Lester. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in King-William County, a small Iron-grey Mare, branded on the near Buttock AP in a Piece. She has been posted and appraised, The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. || William Temple To be S O L D Five Hundred Acres of valuable Land saturate in Brunswick County, on the South side of Maberrin River adjoining Hix’s Ford, with a new Dwelling-House thereon, 32 by 16, a Kitchen, Stable, Quarter, Dairy, a new Barn, 40 by 20, a 10 Feet Shed, and all convenient Out-Houses, a good Orchard, with about 60 Acres of cleared Ground, and the Plantation in good Order for Cropping. It is a very commodious Situation for an Ordinary. There are also to be sold, on the Premises, about 70 Head of fine Cattle. Any Per- son inclinable to purchase, may apply to the Subscriber, living on the Premises, and know the Terms. t.f. Michael Wall In the P R E S S, and Speedily will be Published; Price 1s. 3d. A TREASISE on BAPTISM ; in which the Quaker-Doctrine of Water Baptism is considered ; their Objections answered ; and the Doctrine of the Church of Eng- land upon this important Point, stated and vindicated. By a layman. The Truth endureth, and is always strong, it liveth and conquereth forever. 1 Esdras iv. 38. To be SOLD, on the Premises, to the highest Bidder, on Thursday the 26 Day of June 1755, A TRACT of Land, containing 250 Acres, in EssexCounty, on Rappahannock River, about two Miles below Bowler’s Warehouse, with good Improvements, such as a large Dwelling-House, plank’d above and below, three Rooms on the lower Floor and two above, four Dormers two on each Side two Brick Chimnies with three Fire Places, two Closets, and a small private Brick Teller under one of the Closets, together with all other necessary Out-Houses; as also good Orchards both Apple and Peach, and several other large bearing Trees. The Place is also very convenient for Fishing and Oystering, being joining to the River. Some considerable Time of Credit will al- lowed for Part thereof, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, as usual to 7 Philip Vincent Vass. N.B. Any Person inclinable to purchase sooner, may apply to the Subscriber, living in Spotsylvania County, near Mr. Zachary-Lewis’s, or to Major Rice Curtis, on the Assembly, and know the Terms. To be S O L D, by the Subscribers, by Virtue of Powers of Attorney, from William M’Redie, Brother and Heir at Law to Thomas M’Redie of Fredericks burg, Merchant, deceas’d, and Thomas M’Redie, Father of the said Thomas, A Plantation in Augusta county, on Shenandoe River, containing 450 Acres more or less, 100 of which are extraordinary rich low Grounds ; as also, Ten choice working Slaves, with Hogs, Horses, and Cattle. The Premises may be entered upon, and enjoyed, at any Time after the Sale. Whoever has a Mind to Purchase may ap- ply to us and know the Terms. t.f. John Mitchell, William Cunningham. To be S O L D, in Prince-George County, FOURTEEN Hundred Acres of Land, containing both valuable high and low Grounds, affords good Water, good Pasturage, and is well timber’d with large Oak, Pine and Poplar, whereon are three good Plantations in good Order for Cropping ; and the Manor Plantation is a very handsome Situation, with the following Conveniences, viz, One Dwelling House 32 by 25, containing 4 Rooms and 4 Closets, with a Brick Chem- news, plaster’d and white-wash’d ; also another Dwelling-House 38 by 18 with a Stack of Chimneys in the Middle, 2 Rooms on a Floor, and a large Closet, plaster’d and white- wash’d, a good Dairy, Meat-House, Smoak-House, Kitchen, Quarter, Spinning-House with a brick Chimneys, one 40 and one 32 Feet tobacco-Houses, a large well-fixed Store, [torn, illegible]several other convenient Houses and Orchards ; and on each of the other Plantations [torn, illegible] 2 Feet Tobacco-Houses, an Overseer’s-House and Negroe Quarters, Likewise [torn, illegible] good Water, Any Person inclinable to purchase may know the Terms, [torn, illegible] Charles Turnbull at Petersburg, John Hyndman at Smithfield, or William [torn, illegible] t.f. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column2<h/6></h6> VIRGINIA, SS. At a General Court, held at the Capitol, in Williams- Burg, April 14, 1755. Richard Dobson, and Frances his wife, Plaintiffs, Against William Taylor Gentleman Defendant. UPON an Appeal from a Decree of the Court of Hanover County, obtained by the Defendant against the Plaintiffs and Matthew Anderson, John Goodwin and Mary his Wife, John Anderson and Lucy Anderson infants, and John Scott, Bartlett Anderson, and John Anderson, Executors, &amp c. Of Matthew Anderson, deceased, the third Day of October last past, whereby It was Ordered, Adjudged, and Decreed, That the Plaintiffs, had not any Right to Dower of and in the Houses and Lots in the Bill mentioned, that James Littlepage, John Somme, and Reuben Skelton, Gentlemen, or any two of them, should sell the said Houses and Lots at public Auction, on six Months Cred, they first giving public Notice of the Time and Place of such Sale, by advertising the same in the Virginia Gazette, for two Months successively ; that the Defendant make a good and sufficient Conveyance of the said Houses and Lots to the Purchaser thereof, that the said Commis- sinners shall thereupon pay to the Defendant, out of the Money arising by such Sale, the Sum of Five hundred and Ninety-two Pounds, sixteen Shillings and a Penny current Money, being the Balance then due to him on the Bond given by the saidMatthew Ar- person, deceased, for the Payment of the Money he agreed to give for the said Houses and Lots, together with the Interest of Five per C. Per An. or Three hundred and Forty-two Pounds, sixteen Shillings and a Penny, Part of the said Sum of Money, from the first Day of June1751, and on Two Hundred and Fifty Pounds the Remainder thereof, from the 30th Day of June 1752, and the Costs of Suit, and that they deliver the Overplus, if any, to the Executors of the said deceased. This Cause was this Day heard, upon the Transcript of the Record of the Decree aforesaid, and the Arguments of the Council on both Sides, on Consideration whereof, it is the Opinion of the Court that the said Decree is erroneous ; Therefore, It is Decree and Ordered, That the same be reversed and annulled, and on the Prayer of the Plaintiff, that this Court would make such Decree as the said Country Court ought to have made. It is further Decreed and Ordered, That the said James Littlepage, John Symme, and Reu- ben Skelton, or any two of them do sell the Houses and Lots aforesaid, in the Manner mentioned in the said Decree, and pay one sixth Part of the Money arising from such Sale to the Plaintiffs, in Lieu and satisfaction of the Plaintiff Frances her Dower in the said Houses and Lots ; this Court being of Opinion that she is entitled thereto, That the DefendantWilliam Taylormake a good and sufficient Conveyance of the said Houses and Lots to the Purchaser thereof in Fee-Simple, and that the said Commissioners do thereupon pay to him the Residue of the Money arising from such Sale, towards Dis charging the Money mentioned in the said Decree to be due to him on the Bond given by the Matthew Anderson, deceas’d, and the Interest thereof, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the same, and deliver the Overplus, if any, to the Execu- tors of the said Matthew, and that the said Defendant pay to the Plaintiffs their Costs by them expended, as well in the said County Court as in this Court. Benjamin Waller, Cl. Gen. Court. VIRGINIA, ss At a General Court, held at the Capitol, in Williams- burg, the 12th Day of April, 1755. }In Chancery. William Caverhill, Thomas Caverhill, Merchants, and William Com- mon, Gardiner, all of Jedburgh in Great-Britain, Plaintiffs, Against Thomas Caverhill, late of the city of Glasgow, Merchant, Francis Jerdone and Walter Douglas, Defendants, THE Defendant Thomas Caverhill, being beyond Sea, and not having entered his Appearance according to the Rules of this Court, on the Motion of the Plain- tiffs, by their counsel, It is Ordered, That the other Defendants, who have Effects of the said Thomas in their Hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such Effects, until the further Order or Decree of this Court, but that they deliver up such Effects, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the Plaintiff’s De- and unto the said Plaintiffs, upon their giving Security to the Clerk of this Court for the Return of the said Effects, in such Manner and to such Persons as the Court shall hereafter adjudge. And, It is further Ordered, That the said Defendant Thomas appear here, on the first Day of the Next Court, to answer the Plaintiff’s Bill ; and that a Copy of this Order be, within fifteen Days inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two Months suc- cestively, and published on some Lord’s Day, immediately after Divine Service in the Churches of Fredericksville Parish, in the County of Louisa, and be also posted up at the Front Door of the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. Benjamin Waller, Cl. Gen. Court. Anna Hamilton, Plaintiff, Against Thomas Douglass, and Company, late of Montrose, Merchants, Alexander Thain and William Black, Defendants, }In Chancery THE Defendants Thomas Douglass and Company, and Alexander Thain being beyond Sea, and not having entered their Appearance according to the Rules of the Court; on the Motion of the Plaintiff by her Counsel, It is Ordered, That the other Defendant, who hath Effects of the said Thomas Douglas and Company, and Alexander Thain in his Hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away or secrete such Effects, until the further Order or Decree of this Court, but that he deliver up such Effects, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the Plaintiff’s Demands until the said Plaintiff, upon her giving Security to the Clerk of this Court for the Return of the said Effects, in such Manner and to such Persons as the Court shall hereafter adjudge. And, It is further Ordered, That the said Defendants Thomas Douglas and Company, and Alexander Thain do appear here, on the first Day of the next Court, to answer the Plaintiff’s Bill ; and that a Copy of this Order be, within fifteen days, interred in the Virginia Gazette, for two Months successively, and Published on some Lord’s Day, Im- mediately after Divine Service, in the Churches of Cople in the County of West- moreland, and be also posted up at the Front Door of the Capitol, in the City of Will- liamsburg. Benjamin Waller Cl. Gen. Court. David Moffin, Clerk, Francis Timerland, David Maitland, John Timberlake, Henry Timberlake, and William Macon, Merchants and Partners in Dum fries, Bartlett Anderson and William Moore, Defendants, {In Chancery THE Defendants Robert Ferguson and Adam Smart, being beyond Sea, and not having entered their Appearance according to the Rules of this Court, on the Motion of the Plaintiffs, by their Counsel, It is Ordered, That the other Defendants, who have Effects of the said Ferguson and Adam Smart in their Hands, as is suggested, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such Effects, until the further Order or Decree of this Court, but that they deliver up such Effects, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the Plaintiff’s Demand unto the said Plaintiffs, upon his giving Security to the Clerk of this Court for the Return of the said Effects, in such Manner and to such Persons as the court shall hereafter adjudge. And, It is further Ordered, That the said Defendants Ferguson and Smart do appear here, on the first Day of the next Court, to answer the Plaintiff’s Bill ; and that a Copy of this Order be, within fifteen Days, inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two Months successively, and published on some Lord’s Day, immediately after Divine Service, in the Front Door of the Capitol in the City of Williamsburg. Benjamin Waller, Cl. Gen. Court. <div> WILLIAMSBURG: Printed by WILLIAM HUNTER, at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE: by [torn, illegible]ons may be supplied with this Paper. Advertisements of a moderate Length are interred for Three [torn, illegible] first Week, and Two Shillings each Week after. </div> </div> </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspapers Description An account of the resource This collection consists of issues of The Virginia Gazette printed in 18th-century Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. None of the Norfolk issues are digitally available through the <a href="https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/va-gazettes/">Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Virginia Gazette site</a> nor are they indexed there. Some of the Williamsburg issues are also only available on this site. Those issues have been tagged as being "unique" to this site. All issues are held by Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and are the best copy available there. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE JUNE 27, 1755 No. 233 With the freshest ADVICES, FOREIGN and DOMESTIC <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> PHILADELPHIA, May 22, A CONTINUATION of the PROCEEDINGS of ASSEMBLY relating to the EXPEDITION. A MESSAGE to the Governor from the Assembly. May it please the Governor, We have considered the two last Messages sent down by the Gover- nor to the House, and beg Leave to say, That we are humbly of Opinion, Letters from the Secretary of State, laid before the House by the Governor, and containing the Commands of the Crown, ought generally to be inserted in the Minutes of Assem- bly ; as such Letters are the Foundation of the Proceedings of the House, and may be necessary for their Justification. Sir Thomas Robinson's Letters of July 5, and October 26, were sent down to the House without the least Caution to keep the Contents a Secret. The latter, which is the most material, is a circular Letter ; one to the same Effect being sent by the same Conveyance to all the Provinces and Colonies in North-America, and, as we are infor- med, the Substance of it has been already printed in the Speeches of several Governors to their Assemblies. The Design therein mentioned, of sending two Regiments to A- merica, and raising tow more in the colonies, to join them in repelling the French Inva- sions, was no Secret, being avowed in the English Prints, particularly in the London Gazette, published by Authority. And our Governor himself made very full and par- ticular Abstracts of those Letters in his Messages to the House, which were printed in the Gazettes here, during our last Session, long before the House Adjourned, and no Ob- jection was made to such Publication at that Time that we have heard of. We are therefore surprized, that the Governor should now take Exceptions at the Insertion of those Letters in our Minutes : And as he has not been pleased to point out a single In- convenience or dangerous Consequence that may attend it, the House is not inclined to expunge them. We know not what Assurances of Secrecy the Governor expects from us, or what would be satisfactory ; and therefore can only say, that whenever it shall appear to the House to be necessary for the King's Service, or the public Good, to keep secret any Matters laid before them by the Governor, we doubt not but that proper Measures will be taken for that Purpose. When the Governor was pleased (on the tenth of January) to demand a Copy of the Minutes of that Sitting, the House ordered them to be printed with all convenient Speed, and that a Copy should be delivered to the Governor when finished. They were accor- dingly put to the Press, as soon as they could well be transcribed and revised by the Com- mittee for that Purpose appointed ; and it seems the Governor has had a Copy of the greatest Part of them even before they were finished. Ever since the Votes were first printed in this Province, now upwards of thirty Years, it has been the constant Practice to appoint a Committee to revise the Minutes, which has been done after the Rising of the House ; and before they were sent to the Press. And till this was done, Copies were never delivered out, unless of particular Votes, on special Occasions. The princi- pal Matters they contain are generally to be found in the Governor's Speeches or Messages, and the Answers of the House ; and these, with such Votes, as are material, are for the most Part immediately printed in the News-Papers, and thereby made more public than otherwise they would ever be. The rest is chiefly Matter of mere Form, Abstracts of Petitions, and Things of small Import, which very few, even of the People of this Province, think worth perusing or enquiring after, much less are they worthy the At- tention of his Majesty or his Ministers. Therefore, and as it would be inconvenient to the House to make up and perfect their Minutes daily, so as to send a Copy of them to the Governor ; and as we see no public Service in such a Practice, nor know of any Right in the Governor so preremptorily to demand it, we are not inclined to alter our ancient Custom. It has been frequent not to print the Votes till the End of the Year, and that without the least Design of keeping the Proceedings of the House a Secret from our Governors. And we suppose scarce any Votes of the same Bulk and Quantity have ever been published much sooner than these are like to be. When they appear, we conceive nothingwill be found in them, that can give the least Reason to suppose, they were affec- tedly delayed ; or that the Governor's Charge against us, of taking a very extraordinary and unconstitutional Measure to keep them a Secret from him, has any real Foundation. What the Construction is, that the Governor thinks our Conduct in this Respect is liable to, we can neither know nor guess ; but whatever it be, we had rather it had been spoken plainly than insinuated ; for we might have had an Opportunity of saying what should be proper in our Justification. However, as we are conscious of the firmest Loyalty to the Crown, and most upright Intentions towards the People we represent, we are not very apprehensive of any great Prejudice from such Insinuations. And when we reflect on the Weight and Importance of the Matters laid before us in the Gover- nor's Message of the Morning, in which he so earnestly presses us to Unanimity and Dis- patch, we cannot but be surprised at receiving Messages of so different a Kind in the After- noon, such as can only tend to produce Division and Delay, and to waste our Time in Disputes on Things of little or no Moment, when there is such Danger of losing the happy Op- portunity mentioned by the Governor, and Unanimity between him and the House, on this Occasion, is so necessary to the Public Welfare. We would therefore humbly intreat the Governor to suspend these irritating Accusations, and novel Demands, till a Season of more Leisure, and permit us to proceed, without any further Interruption of that Kind, on the Business for which he has been pleased to call us together, and the very important Matters he has recommended to our Consideration. The 19th of the Third Month, called March, 1755, A.M. Signed by Order of the House, ISAAC NORRIS, Speaker. A MESSAGE to the Governor from the Assembly. May it please the Governor, THOUGH the Season of the Year and the Badness of the Roads, have made it difficult for many of us to attend the Governor's Call of the House at this Time, yet considering the present Circumstances of Affairs, and the Matters of Importance he has been pleased to lay before us, we return him our Thanks for giving us this Opportunity of continuing to demonstrate our Loyalty to our King, our Regard to the British Interest in America, and our Care of the People we represent. As we are resolved to contribute such Sums of Money as may be consistent with our Circumstances on the present Occasion, we shall immediately proceed to consider the best Methods of raising and discharging the same, and shall forthwith prepare a Bill for that Purpose to be laid before the Governor for his Assent. The other Parts of his Message will also come under our Deliberation with all possible Dispatch, that nothing may be wanting on our Part which may contribute to the Prosperity or Honor of this Colony ; and if the Governor has received any further In- telligence which may be of Service to us in the Course of Business, we make no Doubt he will be pleased to communicate it to us for our Consideration. The 20th of the Third Month, called March 1755, A. M. Signed by Order of the House, ISAAC NORRIS, Speaker. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The 24th Day of the Third Month, called March, 1755, P. M. The Secretary (after having delivered a Message from the Governor, recommending a Grant of Provisions for the New England Forces) informed the House, that he had the Governor's Orders to inspect the Journals of this Sitting ; and desired the House would give an Answer in Writing to this Demand. A MESSAGE to the Governor from the Assembly. May it please the Governor, WHEN the present Sitting is ended, the Minutes will be revised by the committee appointed for that Purpose, and immediately printed ; and, when printed, a fair Copy will be presented to the Governor, according to our long continued Custom. ‘Til then, we hope the Governor will excuse us, if we do not permit any Person to inspect them, or any Copy of them to be taken. The 25th of the Third month, called March, 1755. A. M. Signed by Order of the House, Isaac Norris, Speaker. Appropriating Clause of the Bill for striking Twenty-five Thousand Pounds. AND be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That when the said Bills are signed and perfected, the Trustees of the Loan-Office aforesaid, shall pay Five Thousand Pounds, Part of the said Twenty-five Thousand Pounds, into the Hands of Isaac Norris, Evan Moran, Joseph Fox, James Pemberton, James Wright, Joseph Armstrong, and John Smith, Gentlemen, to enable them to discharge the Sums they have borrowed, or may borrow, for the King's Service, in Pursuance of an Order of as- sembly, made on the 3d Day of the Month called January, last past. And the said Trus- tees shall pay the farther Sum of Ten Thousand Pounds, Part of the said Twenty-five Thousand Pounds, into the Hands of Isaac Norris, Evan Morgan, Joseph Fox, Benjamin Franklin, John Mifflin, and Samuel Smith, Gentleman, to be by them laid out in the Purchase of Provisions, now requested by the Government of the Massachusetts-Bay, to victual the Forces about to march for securing his Majesty's Territories. And the said Trustees shall pay the farther Sum of Five Thousand Pounds, Part of the said twenty- five Thousand Pounds, in Discharge of such Orders as may be drawn on them for the King's Use, by the Honorable Edward Braddock, Esq; General of his Majesty's Forces in North-America, And Five Thousand Pounds, the Residue of the said Twenty-five Thousand Pounds, shall remain in the Hands of the said Trustees, until drawn out by Orders of the Assembly for the Subsistence of such Indians as have taken, or may take, Refuge in this Province; Payment of Posts or Expresses, Hire of Carriages, Clearing of Roads, and other necessary contingent Expenses for the King's Service, as may be in- cumbent on this Government to discharge. And the Receipts of the said Isaac Norris, Evan Morgan, Joseph Fox, James Pemberton, James Wright, Joseph Armstrong, and John Smith, Gentlemen, or of a Majority of them ; and of the said Isaac Norris, Evan Morgan, Joseph Fox, Benjamin Franklin, John Mifflin, and Samuel Smith, Gentlemen, or a Majority of them ; and the Orders of General Braddock, or of the Assembly as aforesaid, shall be sufficient to discharge the said Trustees, their Executors, Administrators and Assigns, of and from so much of the said Twenty-five Thousand Pounds, as shall be specified in such Receipts or Orders. A MESSAGE from the Governor to the Assembly. Gentlemen, YOUR Bill for striking Twenty-five Thousand Pounds, being contrary to his Majesty's Instructions relating to Paper Money, and of the Same Nature with the Bill I refused my Assent to the last Sitting of Assembly, I cannot pass it into a Law, without a Breach of Duty to the Crown ; and I am concerned that you should offer such a Bill to me when you had agreed to submit the Dispute between us, upon one of the like Kind, to his Majesty. As this is a Time of imminent Danger, and the Forces raised and destined for the Ser- vice of the Colonies must wait the Supplies from this Province, I again intreat you to fall upon some other Method of raising Money, that we may not lose this happy Op- portunity of recovering his Majesty's Dominions, now invaded by the Subjects of the French King, and preventing their unjust Encroachments for the future. But if their repeated Recommendations of so reasonable a Supply, shall fail of the desired Effect, and any ill Consequences should attend it, his Majesty and his Ministers, a British Parliament, your own Constituents, and the neighbouring Governments, will be at no Loss on whom to lay the Blame. April 15 1755. ROBERT HUNTER MORRIS. In Assembly the second Day of the Fourth Month, called April, 1755. A. M. Resolved, THAT the Sum of Fifteen Thousand Pounds be now given to his Majesty's Use ; Five Thousand Pounds thereof to repay the Money borrowed for victualling the King's Troops in Virginia ; and that Isaac Norris, Evan Morgan, Joseph Fox, and Benjamin Franklin, Members of this House, and Reese Meredith, John Mifflin and Samuel Smith, Gentlemen, be a Committee to lay out the remaining Ten Thousand Pounds, in purchasing and transporting Provisions, now requested by the Government of the Massachusetts Bay, to victual the Forces about to march for securing his Majesty's Territories. Ordered, That the said Committe draw Bills, or Orders, on the Treasurer and Trustees of the General Loan-Office, for the said Fifteen Thousand Pounds, and that the Bills, or Orders, so drawn by the Committee, be made payable to the Bearer after Twelve Months, with Interest at Five per Cent,[?] per Annum, until paid. Ordered, That the Treasurer and collectors of the Excise do readily receive the Bills, or Orders, of the said Committee in all Payments for Excise, or in Exchange for any Public Money in their Hands, and allow the Interest due thereon at the Time of Tender, whether before or after the Expiration of the Twelve Months. Ordered, That the Trustees of the General Loan-Office do readily receive the Bills, or Orders, of the said Committee, in Discharge of any principal Sums or Interest due to that Office ; and allow the Interest due on such Bills, or Orders at the Time of Pay- ment, whether before or after the Expiration of the Twelve Months. Ordered, that the Treasurer urge the Collectors of the Excise to more Diligence and Punctuality in collecting and paying the same ; and that he remove such as [damaged] ligent and delinquent. Ordered, That the Trustees of the General Loan-Office use the utmost [damaged] and Diligence to collect the outstanding Quota's and Interest now [damaged] that the Money may be in Readiness to discharge the Bill, or ord[Damaged] when tendered for Payment. Ordered, That the Trustees of the General Loan-Office, Tre[damaged] the Excise, do, when they receive any of the aforesaid Bills, o[damaged] lie, endorse on the Back thereof, the Time of Receiving the sam[damaged] them allowed. Copy from the Minutes, WILLIAM FRANKLIN </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Eodem Die, P. M. Ordered, that Evan Morgan, and Joseph Stretch, wait upon the Governor, and ac- quaint him, that the House desire he will be pleased to return them their Bill for striking Twenty-five Thousand Pounds, and giving the same to the King's Use, &c. To which he had refused his Assent. The Third Day of the Fourth Month, called April 1755, A. M. The Gentlemen appointed to wait on the Governor with the Message of Yester- night, report, that they had delivered the same according to Order ; and that the Governor was pleased to say, the Bill for granting Twenty-five Thousand Pounds, is of so extraordinary a Nature, that he thinks it his Duty to lay it before his Majesty, and he keeps it for that Purpose. From the LONDON GAZETTE. Tripoly, in Barbary, August 17. ON the 24th past, departed this Life, after a tedious and painful Illness, the late Bashaw ; he died about Six in the Evening, and at Seven his eldest Son Sidi Ali was installed, and sat in the Chair of State ; at Ten the same Evening he was proclaim- ed through the City, and early next Morning, the Divan, Officers of State, and all Ranks of People within 20 Miles of this Capital, paid him their respective Congratula- tions ; as did likewise all the European Consuls ; and, according to the Eastern Stile, every one carried with him a Present. This Prince is possessed of the universal Affection and Esteem of all Degrees of People. He is now about 23 Years of Age, of a very affable Presence and Behavior, Temperate, Just, and an utter Enemy to all Manner of Vice. Tripoly, in Barbary, January 25. On the 7th of October last, the Bashaw renewed and confirmed all former Treaties subsisting between His Britannic Majesty and this State. LONDON March 22. The insolent Answer, which is currently reported to have been received from the Court of France, in Regard to the Commencement of a War, is this ; that upon the Condition Nova-Scotia is given up immediately, the French King will oblige himself to keep Peace for the Space of two Years to come ; at the End of which Term his French Majesty will declare definitively what other Concessions he shall think it proper for the English to make. March 29. Britain must not expect to be free from Commotions at Home, or Attacks on her Trade, Navigation, and Settlements Abroad, so long as she suffers such a Num- ber of Romish Priests to be imported : Religion is their Pretext, but their Mission is more extensive. Treason, Fraud, and Hypocrisy are they licensed to practice ; they create Dissatisfaction, they insinuate and instil bad Principles into the Minds of the Vulgar, they corrupt their Morals with Disloyalty, and solve their Treasons by Absolution ; they are the Stem of many Evils, and should be cut down e'er the Sap put forth Branches : And if we will but look round us, we shall find in every Port or Town of any Consi- deration throughout the whole Island, one or two of these religious Spies, who watch our Actions narrowly, improve on our Folly, transmit their Intelligence, and are vigi- lant and active while we sleep in Security. And are they not quite incorrigible, so avowedly and openly to assemble together ? Is not this a manifest Breach of the Law ? Is any of their Chapels licensed but those for Ambassadors ? Why then do we suffer our Laws to be violated by a Set of Miscreants, who condemn us to Perdition, and damn us in the Lump ; and who so arrogantly presume on the Clemency of a good King, and the known Christian Tenderness of a Protestant Administration ? But let them know, that if the British Lion be generous, he may be roused : and when thoroughly provoked, not easily appeased. Ah ! my dear Countrymen ! let us not be idle Spectators, and shamefully look on, when our Honor, our Interest, and (what is still more dear) our Liberties are at Stake : Let us for once despise the Rodomontades of France : Let the English Flag spurn the Gallic Insolence ; and let Lewis know that our Sailors are brave, and dare be honest ; and that every true Briton is ready to oppose French Knavery, Popish Priestcraft, and all their Sophistry of Home made Goods. March 30 To encourage Sailors to enter into his Majesty's Service by removing the Difficulties which they labor under in getting their Wages, it is proposed, That every Sailor shall have his Ticket made out for his Pay every six Months, signed by his Captain and Officers ; which Ticket shall bear Interest at the Rate of three per Cent. per Annum, to commence three Months after the Date. By this Means a Sailor would have it in his Power to dispose of it at Par, or, perhaps, at a Premium, in any of his Majesty's Dominions, and have his Money to send to his Wife, Children, or Relations. And in Order to secure the Sailors good Treatment from their Officers, he might have it in his Power, to change from the Ship whenever he thinks himself ill used, to any other of his Majesty's Ships that want Men, at the Expiration of the Year. In Aid of this Plan, a Penalty might be laid on all Merchants in the Time of War, if they exceed 229. 6d. per Month to the Seaman. It is said a Scheme is to be laid before the Legislature, for the more expedi- tious manning the Fleet, and raising Recruits for the Army, by obliging the Magistrates, Church Wardens, Headboroughs, &c. In all Cities, Towns and Villages, to furnish Men in Proportion to the Populousness of the Parish, or Place ; which it is imagined will rid them of a Multitude of Vagabonds, who are a Burthen wherever they reside. April 1. A brave and honest English Sailor declared the other Day in a certain As- sembly, that if he had the Command of thirty Men of War only, officered and man- ned by his Approbation, that he would undertake to put a Period to the War in six Months, or forfeit his Head. A certain Sailor, who is a considerable Freeholder at Deptford, publicly declares, that if the Parliament would ascertain the Payment of the Men six Months after their being discharged the Service, he would produce Two Hundred that should enter Volunteers directly. The Magistrates of Edinburgh have promised a Bounty of one Guinea and an Half to every able Seaman, and one Guinea to every ordinary Seaman, over and above his Ma- jesty's Bounty, who shall appear before any of the Magistrates, and voluntarily enter themselves to serve his Majesty's on Board the Fleet. And they have farther promised a Reward of Twenty Shillings to every Person that shall discover to them where a Sea- man is concealed within that City or Liberties, so that such Seaman be secured for his Majesty's Service. The Magistrates of Glasgow have offered an additional Bounty of 30 s. Over and above his Majesty's Bounty, to every able-bodied Seaman, who shall voluntarily enter himself to serve in his Majesty's Fleet, in the River or Firth of Clyde, within the Time mentioned in his Majesty's Proclamation. A Bounty of two Guineas is given by the Corporation of Liverpool to every able Seaman of Twenty, and not above Fifty Years old, that enters into his Majesty's Navy on or before the 30th Day of April Instant, before a Committee for that Purpose. According to our Accounts from France by this Day's Mail, most of the Ships which compose the Brest Fleet are got into the Road, but M. De M'Namara, who was to command them, was fallen sick at Nantes. These Letters assert, that the Naval Force of that Kingdom consist of Seventy Ships of the Line, and Thirty Frigates. These Letters add, that Eighteen Men of War are assembled at Carthagena, to act as Circumstances may require ; and that they are exercising their Troops in many Pro- vinces of Spain, that they may be in a Condition to take the Field in Case there should be an Occasion for it. Letters from Plymouth mention the great Expedition they are making in getting the Ships ready, by working till nine at Night, and Admiral Moysin is along side the Ships as soon as Day breaks. Several Tenders are going to Hamburgh, to raise Men for his Majesty's Service. April 3. In the last Haerlem Courant we find an Account from Petersburg, that there has been presented to the Czarina, a laboring Man, who has had two Wives ; the first [damaged]ch brought him four Times four Children at a Birth, seven Times three, and [damaged] two at each Birth. The Second Wife has lain in seven Times, the first of [damaged]ht forth three Children, and the other six Times two at a Birth. The [damaged] Children by the two Wives amounts to 72. [damaged]day Morning his Excellency the Duke de Mirepoix, the French Am- [damaged] Conference with the Earl of Holdernesse, at his House in Arling- [damaged]er which a French Courier was dispatched for Versailles. [damaged] Messenger is arrived from the Court of France with a Notification, [damaged] just as we please ; a bold Defiance, which, we hope, that insolent [damaged] are at present, will hereafter find Leisure to repent. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Our Advices from Spain gives us to understand, that nothing less than a War is Ex- pected ; and that whatever Notions at present prevail in Respect of Neutrality on the Part of Spain, â€™tis beyond a Doubt that France will be powerfully assisted by Spain, if Spain does not become a Principal in the Affair. April 8. By Advice from Algiers, dated Dec. 19, and published by Authority, we learn that the Dey has confirmed and put his Seal to the Peace, and to the additional Article made by Commodore Keppel concerning the English Packet-Boats. The French Indiaman arrived at Port l'Orient from Pondicherry brings an Account that the new French Governor of that Place had sent Propositions of Peace to -------- Saunderson Esq; the English Governor of Fort St. George. The Magistrates of Innerkeithing have unanimously agreed to give Twenty Shillings Sterling, over and above his Majesty's Bounty, for all able-bodied Seamen within that Town and Liberties, who shall voluntarily enter themselves, and Ten Shillings Sterling for all ordinary Seamen. They have likewise promised and obliged themselves to cause to be paid by their Town Treasurer to the Wife or Family of every able-bodied mar- ried Sailor, inlisting, the Sum of Three Pounds Sterling yearly, so long as they continue aboard any of his Majesty's Ships ; these Sums to be repaid to the Treasurer, when such Sailors shall have received Payment from his Majesty. Also, The Magistrates of Dundee have agreed to give to every able-bodied Sailor, who enters voluntarily to serve on Board any of his Majesty's Ships, Thirty Shillings Sterling. Glasgow, January 20, 1755. This Day the Degree of Doctor of Laws was unanimously conferr'd upon the Hon. Robert Dinwiddie, Esq; Governor of Virginia : And the Diplo- ma, constituting him such, ordered to be immediately transmitted to his Honor in Virginia. CHARLES-TOWN, April 17. We are informed, that about 23,000lb. of Indico has been exported from George- Town and Beaufort, since the first of November last, which, with what has been ship- ped here, makes near 200,000lb. May 22. On Tuesday last his Excellency the Governor was pleased to give his Assent to the following Act, viz. An Act for raising and granting to his Majesty the Sum of Sixty-two Thousand One Hun- dred and Thirty-four Pounds, Sixteen Shillings, and Ten-pence Halfpenny ; and for ap- plying the Sum of Three Thousand and Twenty-one Pounds, Three Shillings and Eight-pence (being the Balance in the General Duty Fund) making together Sixty-five Thousand One Hundred and Fifty-six Pounds, and Six-pence Halfpenny : For defraying the Charges of this Government for one Year, ending the Twenty-fourth Day of March last ; for repairing the old and building new Fortifications in this Province, and for other Services mentioned in the Schedule to this Act annexed. And also to enable the Pub- lic Treasurer for the time being, to issue Certificates payable out of the Fortification Fund, for the more immediate repairing and building the said fortifications. And for raising and granting to his Majesty, the further Sum of Thirty-three Thousand and Six Hundred Pounds Current Money (which, with the Sum of Eight Thousand and Four Hundred Pounds, provided for this Service in the Schedule aforesaid, is equal to Six Thousand Pounds Sterling) as the Contribution of this Province, to a common Fund to be employed provisionally for the general Service, in defending his Majesty's just Rights and Dominions in North-America : And appointing Commissioners for stamping and signing Public Orders, for the more immediate and expeditious Issuing of the said Sum of Thirty-three Thousand and Six Hundred Pounds : And providing a Fund for sinking the said Public Orders in five Years, by a General Tax and Assessment on the Estates, real and personal, of the Inhabitants of, and others interested in this Province. After which the General Assembly was adjourned to the second Tuesday in November next. BOSTON June 2. By a Letter from on of our Captives in Canada, we are informed, that a Number of French Soldiers, have lately marched from thence for Ohio. We have Advice from Sheepscut, that on the 23d of last Month, Mr. Ross, with two of his Sons, and an elderly Man and a Lad, were fired upon by a Number of Indi- ans, as they were at Work in a Field, who afterwards took them all Prisoners and carried them off. Saturday last came Advice from North-Yarmouth, in Casco-Bay, that the Indians had killed one Mr. Stone, on the Back of that Town, and cut him to Pieces, and taken another Man Captive, who had been out a Hunting with him. We have a Report in Town, that thirteen large Ships have lately been seen on the Banks of Newfoundland, supposed to be French Men of War. This is Fishermen's News. NEW-YORK June 2. We hear that the New-Jersey Provincial Forces, are to set out for Albany the latter End of this Week, or the Beginning of the next, under the Command of Col. Peter Schuyler. And, Yesterday a Sloop arrived here from Virginia, with Arms for our Provincial Forces, which are now raising in this City, and in the Towns adjacent ; and we hope we shall soon be able to acquaint the Public of their being compleat. June 9. By Letters from London, (via Boston) dated the 26th of April, we learn, that Admiral Boscawen was sailed from England, for Halifax, in Nova-Scotia, with 7 Ships of the Line ; and that there was the greatest Reason to believe War was unavoidable. We hear that Capt. James Kennier is appointed Aid de Camp to Major General Shirley, whose Regiment is soon expected here from Boston. PHILADELPHIA, May 29. Yesterday morning the first Stone of the Pennsylvania Hospital was laid by Mr. Joshua Crosby, President, assisted by the rest of the Managers, and the Physicians of the Hos- pital. The Stone is of Pennsylvania Marble, with the following Inscription : IN THE YEAR OF CHRIST MDCCLV, GEORGE THE SECOND HAPPILY REIGNING, (FOR HE SOUGHT THE HAPPINESS OF HIS PEOPLE) PHILADELPHIA FLOURISHING (FOR IT'S INHABITANTS WERE PUBLICK-SPIRITED) THIS BUILDING, BY THE BOUNTY OF THE GOVERNMENT, AND OF MANY PRIVATE PERSONS, WAS PIOUSLY FOUNDED, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE SICK AND MISERABLE. MAY THE GOD OF MERCIES BLESS THE UNDERTAKING! ADVERTISEMENTS. RAN away about 13 Months ago, from the Subscriber's Plantation, in King & Queen County, a Negroe Man, named Prince, bought of the Estate of Col. Waring, de- ceas'd, in Essex County, and has been seen often and very lately in that Neighbourhood. Whoever brings him to me, shall have a Five Pistoles Reward. Philip Johnson. York, June 26, 1755. STRAY'D from Urbanna, about a Fortnight ago, a brown Bay Mare, with a long Tail and Mane, without any white Hairs about her ; she is 14 Hands high, and branded on the near Buttock TN in a Piece. Whoever brings her to me, shall have a Pistole Reward. Thomas Nelson. THOMAS CRAIG, Taylor, just arrived from LONDON, AT which City he has wrought for several Years, and is now settled in Williamsburg, opposite to the Printing-Office ; where he should be glad to serve any Gentlemen that please to favour him with their Custom, and they may depend on having their Work done with the greatest Care, Elegance and Dispatch. Virginia </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Virginia, ss. By His Majesty's Lieutenant Governor, and Com- mander in Chief, of this Dominion. Whereas it is apprehended, that, if his Excellency General Braddock succeeds in re-taking the Fort on the River Ohio, the French and their Indians will fall upon the Frontier Settlements of this Colony. For the better preventing the Dangers which such an Attempt may occasions, I have thought fit to order all the County Lieu- tenants, and they are hereby strictly ordered and required to muster, and keep their Mi- litia in proper Order, so that they may be in Readiness to resist and repel any such In- vasion, and that they appoint proper Places for their Rendezvous, I having already sent my Orders to the commanding Officers of the Frontier Counties, to keep a strict Look- out, and have a Number of their Militia on the Watch, by Way of Patrolers, and immediately to send me Advice if any Number of Men shall appear in Arms on our Fron- tiers, and to give a proper Alarm to the neighboring Counties, that we may be in a Condition of defending our Country from any Insults. GIVEN under my Hand, this 16th Day of June, 1755, in the 28th Year of His Majesty's Reign. ROBERT DINWIDDIE NOTICE is hereby given to those who have Lands to survey in the County of Halifax, That Attendance for that p\Purpose will, God willing, be given the en- suing Fall, as follows, From the 10th to the 20th of September, on the Branches of Dan and Hico Rivers, and Aaron's Creek. To meet the first of October at the Mountains, to finish Mr. Bell's Grant with Mr. Watkinson's, Chile's, &c. thence to the Branches of New and Dan Rivers, to survey Messrs. Willis's, Maclin's and Company's Grant, thence downward on Mayo, Dan and Irwin Rivers, with their Waters as low as Leatherwood Creek, 'til the 15th of the said Month. From the 15th to the last of October, of Pig and Black-water Rivers, with their Wa- ters, from the Mountains as low as the Mouth of Turkey-Cock Creek. From the 15th of November, on Leatherwood Creek, Sandy, Dan, and Irwin Rivers, with their Waters and the upper Waters of Banister River. From the 15th to the last of November, on Turkey-Cock Creek, Pi's, Stanton and Ba- mister Rivers, as low as the Mouth of Straitstone Creek, on Stanton and Stinking River, on Banister, including the adjacent Waters of each. From the 1st to the 15th of December, from the Mouth of Sandy River Down Dan River, and on Birch's and Sandy Creeks, with the adjacent Branches of Banister. From the 15th of December to the End of the Season, from the Mouth of Staitstone on Stanton, and of Stinking River on Banister, down said Banister and Stanton Rivers, with their respective Branches to the Fork of Dan and Stanton Rivers, with their respective Branches to the Fork of Dan and Stanton Rivers. They that fail giving their Attendance, may depend on having their Entries made void. Peter Fontaine, Jun. Surv. Hal. Just Imported in the Lydia, Capt. Teage, from London, and to be sold by JAMES CARTER, at the Unicorn's Horn, near the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg, A fresh Assortment of Drugs and Medicines, viz. Cochineal, Jesuits Bark, Balsam Capivi, Balsam Peru, Balsam Tohu, Cam- phire, Jallip, Ipecacuana, Isinglass, flakey Manna, common Manna, China Root, Sarsaparilla, Turkey Rhubarb, Spanish Flies, Shavings of Hartshorn, Epsom Salts, Glau ber's Salts, Sperma-Ceti, Tartar Emetic, Musk, &c. Also Doctor JAMES's Fever Powders, Annodyne Necklaces, Anderson's Pills, Lockyer's Pills, Crude Antimony, Brimstone in Rolls, Flower of Brimstone, Bateman's and Stoughton's Drops, Turlington's Balsam of Life, British Rock Oil, Rostock's and Godfrey's Cordials, Daffy's and Squire's Elixirs, Universal Balsam, Eaton's and Helvetius's Styptick, Allom, Borax, Copperas, Oil of Turpentine, Verdigrease, Vermillion, Gold Leaf, Dutch Metal, Smelling-Bottles, with and without Cases, Hungary Water, Pumice Stone, Sponge, Clyster Pipes, Crucibles, Nipple Classes, Breast Pipes, Ivory and Pewter Syringes, Almonds in the Shells, Fresh Currans, fine Jar Raisins, Capers, fine Eating Oil, Barbers Oil, Almond Sugar Plumbs, Carraway Comfits, Barley Sugar, brown and white Sugar Candy, Spanish Li- quorice, preserv'd Ginger, candied Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, fresh Prunes, Sago, Salt-petre, &c. To be SOLD, on the Premisses, the 17th Day of July next, A TRACT of Land, lying in Caroline County, containing 400Acres, with an ex- traordinary good Dwelling-House, and all other convenient Houses ; well situated for a merchant, a public House, or for Cropping : Also several choice Slaves, among which are sundry Tradesmen, viz. Smiths, Collies, Carpenters, and Coopers. Some Credit will be allowed, on giving Bond and Security, as usual. James Martin TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on Sappony Creek, in Dinwiddie County, a small Sorrel Mare, unbranded, with a small white Spot in her Forehead, a Sprig Tail, and has with her a Year old Cold of the said Color : They have been posted, and appraised at Forty Shillings. The Owner may have them of me, on paying as the Law directs. Star key Robinson. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in Spotsylvania County, a small Milk and Cyder Roan Horse, with a Blaze in his Face, Branded on the near Buttock with three Dots, and trots altogether The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. John Talbert. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, near Lunenburg Court-House, a small black Horse, about 4 Feet 3 Inches high, with both his hind Feet white to the Footlocks, and branded on the near Buttock C. He has been posted and appraised at Forty-five Shillings, The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. John Roberts TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living is Louise Count, near Capt. Abraham Venable's, a Sorrel Mare, about 4 Feet 5 Inches high, with a Blaze in her Face, and branded on the near Buttock resembling VD in a Piece. She has been posted and appraised. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the Law directs. James Nuckols. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in Caroline County, in February last, a middle-[illegible] Bay Horse, branded on the near Buttock P : He has been posted and appraised at Three Pounds current Money. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. William Madison. To be SOLD, (for want of Employment) A NEGROE GIRL, about 13 Years of Age, that has been used to serving in a Family, Enquire of the Printer. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> STOLEN or stray'd, on the first Day of June, a small Bay Horse, about 5 Years old, with a Star on his Forehead, a white Snip on his Nose, his two Hind ever are whitish as high as the Footlocks, and branded on the near Shoulder and Buttock. I, but but not docked. Whoever delivers him to the Subscriber, in Williamsburg, shall have Half a Pistole Reward. Catherine Blaikley. To be SOLD, or RENTED, TWO Lots, in Newcastle Town, well situated either for a Store or an Ordinary, with good Buildings there on, a good Brick Well, and a large Garden, all well paled in, with all other Conveniencies : For Terms enquire of the Subscriber, living on the Pre- misses. Just Imported in the LYDIA, Capt. TEAGE, by the Subscriber, in WILLIAMSBURG, A FRESH Assortment of Drugs, vix. Bark, Ipecacuans, Jallap Rhubarb, Camphire, Epsom Salt, Verdigrease, Myrrh, &c. Also Bell-Metal Mortars, Glyster Syringes, Paste-board, Gold Leaf, Gold-beater's Skin, Nipple-Glasses, Flower of Mustard, Mace, Close, Nuts, Cinnamon, Black-pepper, candied Eringo, best candied Ginger, Anderson's and Lockyer's Pills, Almonds in the Shell and out, Annodyne Necklaces, Ambergrease, Bateman's Drops, British Rock Oil, Universal Balsam, and Turlington's Balsam of Life, fresh Currans and Raisins, Co[[eras, Crucibles, Capers, Eaton's Styptic, Burgamot, Freeman's Cordial, Galls, Ginger, French and Pearl Barley, Red and White Lead, Spanish Brown, Musk, Prussian Blue, Pearls, and both Bezoars, fresh China Root, black and white Rozin, black Soap, Sponge, Staughton, Salt-petre, Sulphuric, Sago, Sandiver, Squire's Elixir, white and brown Sugar Candy, Spirit of Wine, Barley Sugar, Eating Oil, Barbers ditto, Phials, Gallipots, Corks, Tow, &c. George Gilmer ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, living at James-Town Ferry, are desired to come and pay their respective Accounts, and those Gentlemen that send their Boys, Horses, Carriages, &c. Are desired to send Money to pay their Ferriages, or they need not expect to be set over the Ferry, by 2|| Robert Higginson June 8, 1755 RAN away from the Subscriber, living in Hampton, a Servant Man named James Lewis, about 5 Feet 5 Inches high ; had on when he went away, a blue Coat with white Metal Buttons, a black Wastecoat, but Breeches, blue Stockings, a brown cut Wig, and perhaps may have changed his Cloaths, he having another Suit with him. Has a Mole on his right Cheek. Whoever apprehended and conveys him to me, shall have Two Pistoles Reward, besides what the Law allows. John Jameson, Taylor. To be SOLD, in James-City County, near Col. Chiswell's Ordinary, A TRACT of Land, containing near 400 Acres, with a Dwelling-house, 20 by 16, shedded with a 10 Feet Shed, hipp'd round one End, which affords 3 Rooms and a Closet on the lower Floor, and 1 above, 2 Fire-places, a Kitchen, Quarter, To- back, and other convenient Houses, and a Garden lately paisley in ; likewise an Apple- Orchard, containing upwards of 200 Trees, chief of them very choice Fruit, just come to bear ; also a young Peach-Orchard ; There is a Crop of Corn, and Tobacco Ground sufficient for 7 or 8 Hands, and a Pasture, all inclosed with good Fences. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may know the Terms, which will be reasonable, by applying to the Subscriber, living on the Premisses. 4|| Jeremiah Taylor. JAMES WILSON Carver, from LONDON, MAKES all Kinds of Ornaments in Stuco, human Figures and Flowers, &c. &c. Stuco Cornishes in Plaster, carved or plain, after the best Manner ; likewise Stone Finishing on Walls ; he carves in Wood, cuts Seals in Gold or Silver ; likewise Landskip and Herald Painting ; and is to be spoke with at Mr. Anthony Hay's, Cabinet-Maker, in Williamsburg. To be SOLD in Hanover county, SIX Thousand Acres of good Land, where on are eight good Plantations ; the Manor Plantation is well situated, with a very good Dwelling-house, and all other necessary Out-Houses, a good Water-mill, and a fine Meadow. Any Person inclinable to purchase the Whole, or any Part, may know the Terms by applying to the Printer. t.f. To be SOLD, A Valuable Tract of Land, consisting of 500 Acres, all plantable, pleasantly situated on the River, within two Miles of Norfolk Town. And one of Portsmouth, a suffi- cient Quantity of which is cleared and fenced either for Pasture or Cropping, the rest well wooded and timber'd, with a good Dwelling-house, Kitchen, Barns, Outhouses, Orchards, and all other Necessaries, good Landings, Fish and Oyster at the Door : The Land to be Sold, with or without the Negroes, Stock of Cattle, &c. Whoever is willing to purchase the same, may apply to Anthony Walker, in Norfolk, 6 WHEREAS the Co-partnership between Boyd and Aitchison, of the Borough of Norfolk, Merchants, will end and be dissolved on the first Day of July next, they therefore (to prevent Disputes) hope, that all Persons indebted to them will, some Time before the first of August nest, settle their respective Accounts ; as Robert Mackie, their Assistant, departs for Britain about that Time ; and, for the same Reason, all Persons that have any Demands against them are requested speedily to present their Accounts for Settlement, the better to enable William Aitchison, the acting Partner, to settle with John Boyd, the other Partner, now removed to Britain, Boyd and Aitchison. To be SOLD, at Mr. Mitchel's Door, in Y[damaged] Town, On Tuesday the first of July next, to the highest Bidder, by Virtu[damaged] Attorney from John Irwin, Brother and Heir at Law of [damaged] all the real Estate of the said Jones, to wit. A Tract of 887 [damaged] ounty, one in Warwick County, of between 4 and 500 Acres, one [damaged] between 3 and 200 Acres, and several Lots of Land in and near the said T[damaged] Credit ’til the 24th Day of October next, Bond and Security being given,[damaged] chaser, to Jo[damaged] <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> RAN away from the Subscriber, living in Hanover County, an Irish Servant Man, named John Briant ; he is a short well set Fellow, speaks much upon the Brogue, and had on when he went away, a Pair of Leather Breeches, a brown Linen Shirt, and a Felt hat ; he is supposed to have gone towards North-Carolina, having got a forged pass, signed by on Charles Waggoner. Ny Person that will apprehend and convey the said Servant to me shall have two Pistoles Reward, besides what the Law allows. James Littlepage. STRAY'D from the Subscriber, living in Prince-George County, the Beginning of April last, a black Horse, about 14 Hands high, with a white Face and white Feet, and branded on the near Button 4, he was raised in Bertie County, North-Carolina, and is supposed to be gone that Way. Whoever brings him to me shall have a Pistole Reward if taken in this Government, and Two Pistoles if taken in North-Carolina. Robert Watson. STRAYED from the Subscriber, in April 1754, a small bay Horse, about 4 Feet 1 Inch high, branded on the near Buttock H, trots well, and is very hard to catch, he was bred on Mush Island, in Roanoke. Whoever brings him to me, in the Isle of Wight County, shall have a Pistole Reward. Horatio Durly. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in Chesterfield County, a small grey Horse, branded on the. near Buttock with a single Dot. He has been posted and appraised at Three Pounds Ten Shillings. The Owner may have him of me, on paying as the Law directs. Archibald Cary. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, in Chesterfield County, on the 5th Day of December last, A reddish color'd Bull, with a Crop and two Slits in the right Ear, and a Crop and either slit of resembling a Slit. He has been at my Plantation about five Years, and seemed to be a Yearling when he came there. The Owner may have him of me, paying as the Law directs. Edmond Logwood. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on the Middle of Maherin River, in Lunen- burg County, a young middle-sized yellowish colored grey Mare, with a large Star in her Forehead, and without either Dock or Brand ; she has been posted and appraised at fifty Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. Joseph Johnson Sen. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on the Middle of Maherin River, in Lunen- burg county, a small grey Horse, with some Saddle Spots, branded on the near Buttoch FT and a Scar on the off Cheek ; he has been posted and appraised at Three Pounds. The Owner may have him of [illegible], on paying as the Law directs. Isaac Johnson, Jun. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living in Bromfield Parish Culpeper County ; a middle sized bright Bay are, with a Crop in the right Ear and am Underkeel in the Left, one white Foot, and branded on the near Buttock Mh ; she has been appraised at forty Shillings. The Owner may have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. Michael Smith. TAKEN up at the Subscriber's Plantation, in Kind & Queen County, a small grey Mare, branded on the near Buttock IM, and on the near Shoulder something like a Bunch of Grapes ; both Brands are very blind and hardly perceivable. The Owner may have her of me, paying as the law directs. R. Turns tall. TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living on the Head of Appamattox River, in Prince- Edward County, Three Mares, vix. one white, with a hanging Mane, a long Tail, and branded on the near Buttock thus [; another two Years old, of a Roan Colour, with a long Tail, and branded on the near Buttock with two Figures of 7 one at the Top of the other, but not dock'd ; the other about a Year old, neither dock'd nor branded. The Owner may have them of me on Paying as the Law directs. George Nix. Just Imported from London, my Messieurs Dickinson and Company, at their Store next Door to the Printing-Office, in Williamsburg, and to be sold cheap for ready Money, the following Goods, vix. SUPERFINE, Middling, and. coarse Broad Cloaths, narrow ditto, German Serge, Drugget, Sagathy, Duroy, Durant, Shalloons, Tammies, black Velvet, figured and plain, Hair Plush, Barragon, double Allopeen, Everlasting, Sarge Denim, black Russet Camblets, Callimancoes, Irish Stuffs, Fustian, Cotton, Thicketts, Granduvell, Jeans, colored, spotted and Torrington Ruggs, 8 and 9-4th Blankets, Dussel, Fearnought, Half- thicks, Negroe Cotton, all Sorts of Trimmings, Silk Knee Garters, yard wide 7-8th and 3-4th Irish Linen, IrishSheeting, Garlix, Oxnabrig, Yard Wide, 7-8th and 3-4ths Checks strip'd and brown Holland, fine Dutch and Irish Holland, printed Linnen and Callicoe, blue and white Cotton, Bed Furniture, Cambrick, Muslin, broad and flower'd Lawn, spotted and bordered Bandanoes, Longee and Silk Romale Handkerchiefs, Cotton, Romale and Scotch check'd Handkerchiefs, Bed-Ticking, Diaper Table Cloths, Men and Wo- men's Sil, Thead and Worsted Stockings, Yarn Hose, Cotton and Worsted Caps, John Hose single channell'd and turn'd Pumps, Shoes and Morocco Slippers, WOmen's Calli- manco Shoes, Men's fine and coarse Hats, Men and Boys Felt Hats, Whalebone Hoops, Dresden Minenett Lave, Black Silk Lace and Fringe, white knotted Fringe, Ribbons, Silk Laces, Ferretting, broad and narrow Quality Binding, Garters, Tape, Thread of all Sorts, sewing Silk, Pins, Needles, men and Women's Kid, white and colored Gloves, Black Shamoy and wash Leather ditto, China, Glass, Delf, and Liverpool Ware, white Stone Tea Pots, Tea cups and Saucers, single refined Sugar, Bohea Tea, Muscovado Sugar, Rum, Pepper, Nutmegs, Raisins, Fig Blue, Indico, Prussian Blue, Dutch Pink, Flanders Yellow, Yellow Ofer, white Lead, Gun Powder, Shot, Gun Flints, Gun Hammers, Copper Saucepans, Stew-Pans, and Coffee Pots, Pewter Dishes, Plates and Spoons, Razors, Scissars, Knives, Buckles, Buttons, Seals, Rings, Shirt and Jacket Wire and Horn mold Buttons, Snuff Boxes, fine Scotch Snuff, Crown Glass, 8 by 10, and 9 by 11 ; 4, 6, 8, 10 and 20 d. Nails, 8 d. Brads, Flat Irons, 2 Foot Rules, London Hoes, Frying Pans, Cross cut and Whip Saws, H, HL, Dovetail and cross Gar- nett Hinges, Plate Stock Locks, Chamber Spring-Locks, Padlocks, Chest Locks, Iron rimm'd Locks, Staples, drawing Knives, Axes, Claw Hammers, Gimbletts, Pipes, Corks, Horn Combs, Ivory Combs, Inkhorns, Wool Cards, Bed Cords, Whalebone, Switch Whips, &c. &c. t.f. GENTLEMEN inclinable to take the Journals of the House of Burgesses for the present Session, are desired to signify the same to the Printer, as soon as possible, that they may be supplied with them. [damaged]EN up by the Subscriber, in King-William County, a small Iron-grey Mare. [damaged] on the near Buttock AP in a Piece. She has been posted and Appraised, [damaged] have her of me, on paying as the Law directs. William Temple. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> IMPORTED, in the Sambourne, Capt. Smith, in October, 1753, Bale of Goods marked WCC, No 1. Which it is supposed was landed at some Place on James River, but is not yet come to Hand. Whoever has got it in their Possession, it is hoped, will be pleased to give Notice to me, in Caroline County, or to Mr. James Mills in Hobbs a- Hole. Peter Copland. The Subscribers for LOTS, in the Town laid off at White-Hall, Appomattox River, are desired to meet at the said Place on Monday the 7th Day of July next, to draw their respective Lots, for which Conveyances will be made at Prince-George Court in October Following, at which Time it is hoped the Purchase Money will be Paid George Currie. To be SOLD, FIVE Hundred Acres of valuable Land, situate in Brunswick County, on the South Side of Maherin River, adjoining Hix's Ford, with a new Dwelling-House thereon, 32 by 16, a Kitchen, Stable, Quarter, Dairy, a new Barn, 40 by 20, a 10 Feet Shed, and all convenient Out-Houses, a good Orchard, with about 60 Acres of cleared Ground, and the Plantation in good Order for Cropping. It is a very commodious Situation for an Ordinary. There are also to be sold, on the Premisses, about 70 Head of Fine Cattle. Any Per- son inclinable to purchase, may apply to the Subscriber, living of the Premisses, and know the Terms. t. f. Michael Wall. In the PRESS, and will be Published on Tuesday next ; Price 1s. 3d. A TREATISE on BAPTISM ; in which the Quaker-Doctrine of Water Baptism is considered ; their Objections answered ; and the Doctrine of the Church of Eng- land upon this important Point, stated and vindicated. By a Layman. The Truth endureth, and is always strong, it liveth and conquereth for ever. I Esdras iv. 38. To be SOLD, by the Subscribers, by Virtue of Powers of Attorney, from William M'Redie, Brother and Heir at Law to Thomas M'Redie of Fredericks- burg, Merchant, deceas'd, and Thomas M'Redie, Father of the said Thomas, A Plantation in Augusta County, on Shemandre River, containing 450 Acres more or less, 100 of which are extraordinary rich low Grounds ; as also, Ten choice working Slaves, with Hogs, horses, and Cattle. The Premisses may be entered upon, and enjoyed, at any Time after the Sale. Whoever has Mind to purchase, may ap- ply to us and know the Terms. John Mitchell, t. f. William Cuningham To be SOLD, in Prince-George County, FOURTEEN Hundred Acres of Land, containing both valuable high and low Grounds, affords good Water, good Pasturage, and is well timber'd with large Oak, Pine and Poplar, whereon are three good Plantations, in good Order for Cropping ; and the Manor Plantation is a very handsome Situation, with the following Conveniencies, viz. One Dwelling-House 32 by 25, containing 4 Rooms and 4 Closets, with a Brick Chim- neys, plaister'd and white-wash'd ; also another Dwelling-House 38 by 18, with a Stack of Chimneys in the Middle, 2 Rooms on a Floor, and a large Closet, plaister'd and white- wash'd, a good Dairy, Meat-House, Smoak-House, Kitchen, Quarter, Spinning-House with a Brick Chimney, one 40 and one 32 Feet Tobacco-Houses, a large well-fixed Store, with several other convenient Houses and Orchards ; and on each of the other Plantations are two 32 Feet Tobacco-Houses, an Overseer's House, and Negroe Quarters, likewise Orchards, and good Water. Any Person inclinable to purchase may know the Terms, by applying to Charles Turnhall att Pertersburg, John Hyndman and Smithfield, or William Stevenson at York. t. f. Virginia, ss. At a General Court, held at the Capitol, in Williams- burg, April 14, 1755. Richard Dobson, and Frances his Wife, Plaintiff, against William Taylor, Gentleman, Defendant, UPON an Appeal form a Decree of the court of Hanover County, obtained by the Defendant against the Plaintiffs and Matthew Anderson, John Goodwin, and Mary his Wife, John Anderson and Lucy Anderson, Infants, and John Scott, Bartlett Anderson, and John Anderson, Executors, &c. Of Matthew Anderson, deceased, the third Day of October last past, whereby It was Ordered, Adjudged, and Decreed, That the Plaintiffs had not any Right to Dower of and in the Houses and Lots in the Bill mentions, that James Littlepage, John Symme, and Reuben Skelton, Gentlemen, or any two of them, should felt the said Houses and Lots, at public Auction, on Six Months credits, they first giving public Notice of the Time and Place of such Sale, by advertising the same in the Virginia Gazette, for two month successively ; that the Defendant make a good and sufficient Conveyance of the aid Houses and Lots to the Purchaser thereof, that the said Commis- sioners shell thereupon pay to the Defendant, out of the Money arising by such Sale, the Sum of Five hundred and Ninety-two Pounds, sixteen Shillings and a Penny current Money, being the Ballance then due to him on the Bond given by the said Matthew An- derson, deceased, for the Payment of the Money he agreed to give for the said House and Lots, Roger with the Interest of Five per C. Per An. Or Three hundred and Forty-two Pounds, sixteen Shillings and a Penny, Part of the said Sum of Money, from the first Day of June 1751, and on Two hundred and Fifty Pounds the Remainder thereof, form the 30th Day of June 1752, and the Costs of Suit, and that they deliver the Overplus, if any to the Executors of the said deceased. This Cause was this Day heard, upon the Transcript of the Record of the. Decree aforesaid, and the Arguments of the Council on both Sides, on Consideration whereof, it is the Opinion of the Court that the said Decree is erroneous : Therefore, It is Decreed and Ordered, That the same be reversed and annulled, and on the Prayer of the Plaintiff, that this Court would make such Decree as the Said County Court out to have made, It is further Decreed and Ordered, That the said James Littlepage, John Symme, and Reu- ben Skelton, or any two of them, do sell the Houses and Lots, aforesaid, in the Manner mentioned in the said Decree, and pay one sixth Part of the Money arising from such Sale Houses and Lots ; this Court being of Opinion that she is entitled thereto, That the Defendant William Taylor make a good and sufficient Conveyance of the Said Houses and Lots to the Purchaser thereof in Fee-Simple, and that the said Commissioners do thereupon pay to him the Residue of the Money arising from such Sale, towards dis- charging the Money mentioned in the said Decree, to be due to him on the Bond given by the said Matthew Anderson, decease'd, and the Interest Thereof, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the same, and deliver the Overplus, if any, to the Execu tors of the said Matthew, and that the said Defendant pay to the Plaintiffs their Costs by them expended, as well in the said County Court as in this Court. Benjamin Waller, Col. Gen. Court. </div> WILLIAMSBURG ; Printed by WILLIAM HUNTER, at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE ; by [damaged]Persons may be supplied with this Paper. Advertisements of a moderate Length are inserted for Three [damaged]gs the first Week, and Two Shillings each Week after. </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE. MARCH 16, 1764. NO 687. With the freshest ADVICES, FOREIGN and DOMESTICK. <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> CONSTANTINOPLE, October 1. THE disturbances in Georgia, and the other frontiers of Persia, are daily increasing. It is thought the Porte will soon march a body of forces that way. We learn from Egypt that the Arabs have again begun their incursions into that pro vince, and advanced as far as Alexandria, which was forced to open its gates to them; the consequence was that they carried away a great deal of plunder. MADRID, October 21. Mr. Wall, late minister and secretary of state for foreign affairs, retired from hence the 15th instant, and is gone to reside at an old castle called Sorta di Rome, about four leagues from Grenada. When he had his audience of leave of the King, his Majesty expressed, in the most gracious terms, how much he was pleased with the service he had done the state; and all the Royal family expressed their regret at his departure. PETERSBURG, October 21.. As soon as the plan of a foundling hospital was settled here, the Empress gave 100,000 rubles towards that foundation out of her private purse, and at the same time declared that she would subscribe annually towards its support the sum of 50,000 rubles; and the Grand Duke will sub- scribe 25,000. RENNES, October 30. On the 27th instant one Mary Offret, of the borough of Querfeuntum, near Quimper was delivered of a daughter at the full time, with two perfect and distinct heads; it had two arms and two legs, in the natural state, and a third leg, less perfect, at the top of the os sacrum. Upon being opened by the surgeons of Quimper, they found two stomachs, only one canalis intestinalis, two sets of lights, three kidneys, two bladders, one uterus and a heart with four ventricles and four auricles. It showed signs of life, and was baptized before the end of the labour. The mother is in perfect health, is aged about 30, was married at 18, and has had six perfect children. HANOVER, Nov. 4. Persons of credit, who are come from Warsaw, say that great dissentions have already openly broke out among the nobility of Poland and Lithuania, but that it was hoped the interposition of the foreign ministers would prevent them from pro- ceeding immediately to acts of violence; mean while, it is thought the election cannot come on sooner than next September. RATISBON, Nov. 10. M. de Plotho, the Prus- sign Electoral minister, arrived here the 7th instant; he is named first ambassadour for Brandenburg at the congress to be held at Augsburg, to deliberate upon the necessity, and utility, of electing a King of the Romans, and which is intended to be opened on the 15th of next month. Paris, Nov. 10. A Society of Agriculture is forming here, on the plan of the Society of Arts, &c. at London. An Englishman, being informed of this project said: “If it actually took place in Paris, ”France, before 14 years were expired, would be ”astonished at the brilliancy of her situation.” The Sieur de Fouchy, perpetual secretary of our Royal Academy of Sciences, opened the sitting the day before yesterday with an historical eulogium on Dr. Stephen Hales, the celebrated English philosopher. BERLIN, Nov. 10. The King came the day before yesterday from Potsdam to this capital, with his Most Serene Highness the Hereditary Prince of Brunswick; and was followed by his Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia, with Major-General Count de Borck, his Governour; and also that of Prince Fer- dinand the King’s brother, with the Princes Frederick Augustus and William Adolphus of Brunswick, who likewise came from Potsdam. Achmet Effendi Bassa, the Grand Seignior’s inter- nuncio, made his public entry yesterday. He set out in a coach from Weissensee about IX o’clock in the morning. Upon his arrival at the gates of Berlin he alighted, and entered a tent, where they presented him some coffee. After he had drank it he mounted a fine horse, which was brought to him out of the King’s stables; and moving forwards he entered from the King’s suburbs into the Street-Royal, passed over the Great Bridge by the magnificent equestrian statue of the great Elector Frederick William, then turning to the right, through the street called the Maisons Franches, went over the bridge which leads to the </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> arsenal, and the palace of the Prince Royal of Prussia; then crossing a third bridge, passed along the avenues of the Lime Trees of the New City, to the corner of the street called Wilhelm-Strass, which he entered turning to the left, and kept on until he came to the gate of the grand and noble [illegible] intended for him. Here follows the order of his march: 1. One of the King’s Equerries on horseback. 2. A Riding Master, followed by two Grooms, all three on horseback, bringing the led horses of Major de Pirch, who had conducted the Internuncio from the frontiers. 3. Thirteen Grooms, holding the led horses of the three Gentlemen of the Electoral Marche hereaf- ter mentioned. 4. Six Helpers of the King’s stables. 5. Two servants of his Excellency Count Fincken- stein, First Minister of State in the department for foreign affairs. 6. Two Trumpeters. 7. The three Gentlemen on horseback, who were Mess. d’Arnim, de Ludecke, and de Marschall. 8. A Captain at the head of 50 Carabiniers on horseback, with their swords drawn. 9. The Master of the Horse to the Internuncio on horseback 10. Six Arabian horses, of very great value, each richly caparisoned. 11. Two Huntsmen of the Grand Seignior on horseback. 12. Two Chiaouxs, or Vergers, on horseback, their cimeters at their sides, and holding in their hands their silver verge or staff, with a knob at the top. 13. The Capigilar, or Introductor, alone, on horseback. 14. The Governour, or Intendant, with the Imar Effendi, on horseback. 15. The Hainadar, or Treasurer, with the Divan Effendi, or Secretary of the Embassy, on horseback, with three Janizaries on each side, on horseback. 16. A coach with six horses, in which were the Internuncio’s letters of credence. 17. The Chiodras, or Servants. 18. Two Chatirs, or Footmen. 19. The Internuncio Achmet Effendi, with two Grooms holding the reins of his horse’s bridle; hav- ing on his right Major de Pirch, and on his left the King’s Interpreter. 20. The Internuncio’s pages on horseback. 21. The musick of the Janizaries. 22. The Internuncio’s baggage, in a great number of covered waggons. 23. A Corporal, with his halbert in his hand, closed the march. The same day there was a great court in the King’s apartments, and in the evening a French comedy. LONDON, November 25. The Elector of Saxony has sent the following circular letter to all the Nobles of Poland. SIR, YESTERDAY it pleased the Almighty to afflict me with a blow no less terrible than unexpected. He has taken to himself the King my father, by a death easy to him, but very cruel for me, who had no time to prepare myself for it. The grief with which I am justly oppressed cannot make me forget a kingdom which was so dear to the Kings my father and grandfather, or those faithful servants who gave them so many proofs of a sincere attachment. I feel the irreparable loss you have suffered, and it would give me the highest consolation to be able to mitigate it. I propose to make the republick an offer of my services, and of all the assistance that is in my power to give her, if, by conferring the crown on me, she will intrust me with the reins of government; and I have all reason to hope that if the Polish nation be disposed to give me this mark of their affection and confidence, all the neighbouring powers will cheer- fully acquiesce it. You gave the late King, my father, so many proofs of your attachment, that I flatter myself you will show the same affection to me; and I am very sensible how much it is in your power to contribute to procure me the satisfaction I aspire after of governing an illustrious nation, which will ever be distinguished by its fidelity and attachment to their Kings. Be persuaded that my gratitude shall be in proportion to the greatness of the service done </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> me; of this you can have no doubt if you do me the justice to believe me animated with the same [illegible] as my ancestors. I pray God to direct the delibera- tions of the republick, and to keep you, Sir, in his holy protection. I am your affectionate friend, FREDERICK. Extract of a letter from Maybole, in Scotland, dated November 17 ”On Tuesday night a young man on his return from this place towards the water of Girvan, in his way home, had to pass by some coal-pits about two miles from this, where there has been a coal burning under ground these several years past, and near that burning there is an old pit full of water, which by the force of the fire under ground continually boils like a cauldron. The unfortunate man missing his way, by the darkness of the night, dropped into that boiling pit; next day his friends and neighbours went in quest of him, and after much search at last found his body floating upon the water in the pit, but so boiled that when taken out the whole flesh came off the bones, except what was kept together by the clothes, and the substance of the body was so exhausted by the boiling that when interred it had not the weight of a child.” Extract of a letter from Mr. Henderson, merchant in Shetland, to his friend in Edinburgh. ”There has not been known a more tempestuous summer than our last for many years, but this has not hindered the Dutch from pouring in upon our inhos- pitable and desolate coasts upwards of 2200 busses. The whole time of the fishery, which commences about the middle of June, and lasts until far in the year, is but one continued fair, where you would really be surprised to find, in so northern a climate, every thing that is necessary for the convenience, and even elegance, of life. At this juncture, we drink French wines astonishingly cheap, and are supplied with spirituous liquors, and other foreign manufactures, in such abundance as is almost incredible; and even furnish, not only the Orkneys, but also the North of Scotland with goods, which I am afraid is of no little prejudice to his Majesty’s revenues. In return for them they receive cattle, sheep, fish, butter, cheese, knit hose, and large sums of money. You will be astonished when I tell you that there has been caught, in Bassa Sound only, by these people, 100,000 lasts of herrings, which at 10 l. the last makes a million sterling. What then must they do in a season favour- able for the fishing, considering they generally make three returns in a season; whereas they have only made two this last summer, on account of tempestuous weather. A rare fund this for the Dutch! ”I know not what may be made of the Newfound- land fishery, but sure I am this of Shetland is miser- ably neglected. ”We have had several cutters here this summer, which have made considerable seizures; but little in comparison to what is contained in the numberless cavities of the rocks, each of which is a magazine for brandies, teas, &c. and which, as the stormy season advances, all the cutters in the service could not, in the midst of our long dark nights, hinder from being run upon the main land of Scotland.” Extract of a letter from Barnstable, Nov. 7 ”On the 1st instant we had prodigious blowing weather, and amidst it, hearing 15 guns fired off at sea, we concluded some vessels were in danger of be- ing lost, which proved too true; for soon after, we learned that 4 ships were off the Isle of Lundy, and so near together that they were within call of each other, but in the greatest distress, expecting every moment to be swallowed up; but providentially only one was lost, which was Captain Hancock’s, whose ballast shifting she went down; and all the crew, 11 in number, perished. The sea ran so extremely high, and it was so boisterous, that no boat could go off to their assistance. ”The 4th instant Mrs. Incleton, a widow lady of this town suddenly fell from her chair to the ground, and was taken up blind, deaf, and dumb; she has continued ever since in that deplorable situation and her death is expected every moment.” We hear from St. Edmonds Bury, in Suffolk, that Mr. Frost, a butcher there, last week killed an ox the fat about the kidneys of which weighed 220 lbs. and the lean of it only 3lbs. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> The Duke de Choiseul has written a circular letter to all the Archbishops and Bishops of France, to give them notice that the King having accepted the offer of several German families to settle at Cayenne, it was his Majesty’s pleasure that they should write to all the secular and regular abbeys in their respective dio- cesses to receive those strangers, and their families, with all hospitality; and that it should remain in France, they would be no burthen to the nation, as they would be useful in agriculture. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Nismes in Lan- guedoc, a province of France. ”A gardener’s ass having brought some ware to market, and being unloaded, while the master was busy in disposing of his goods, the beast went into the church, which was hard by the stand, and meeting with the bason of holy water took a hearty draught of it; but the poor creature being unfortunately de- tected, and seized in the very act, was tried by a formal process for heresy and sacrilege. Council was allowed for the ass; but the evidence of the inquisition being plain, judgement was pronounced against the grave animal that he should first be hanged, and then burnt; the gardener being at the same time condemned to pay the whole expense of the process. Yesterday, and not before, Fletcher Norton, Esq; Solicitor General, kissed his Majesty’s hand on being promoted to be Attorney General. Nov. 29. They write from Hanover, of the 15th instant, the the Hereditary Prince of Hesse-Cassel arrived there the 11th in the evening from Hanau, and supped that night with the Countess of Yarmouth, and set out the day following for Copenhagen, where he is soon to be married to the eldest Princess of Den- mark. Yesterday advice was received at the Post Office that the boy with the Edinburgh mail was stopped by a highwayman between that city and Aberdeen, who took from him the mail. The boy went to the house of a nobleman just by, who sent his servants in pur- suit of the highwayman, and in a plowed field they found the letters, many of them opened, and a horse standing by; on searching the field, the highwayman was found lying on his face in a furrow; they secured and sent him to prison. The French King has given the government of St. Domingo, vacant by the death of M. de Belsunce, to the famous Count d’Estain, who served in the East- Indies. By the Lisbon mail, which arrived yesterday, a letter was received from Mr. Tidmas, secretary to the ex- pedition under Captain M’Namara of the Lord-Clive privateer, dated Rio de Janeiro, May 26th, 1763, advising, that after the unfortunate blowing up of that ship, Captain Roberts, in the Ambuscade steered for the river of Plate. “In the attack of Nova Colonia (says Mr. Tidmas) the Ambuscade had 13 men killed, and 12 more dangerously wounded, most of them with the loss of limbs, and the greatest part since dead; 13 others wounded, incapable of duty, and many more slightly hurt. Our main-mast shot through in 3 differ- ent places, and quite unserviceable; the fore-mast shot through about a third mast down; both top masts wounded, as well as all our booms and boats; and was obliged to cut away one boat a stern, being shot through and sunk; at the same time we cut our cable, to get clear of the Lord-Clive’s stern when she was burning. Most of our lower shrouds, stays, lists, braces, and sheets, are shot through; in short, scarce any of the rigging has escaped. We have also two quarter-deck guns disabled, and 3 carriages, besides 12 pound carriages. During the engagement, we fired upwards of 600 shot, and 28 barrels of pow- der. ”We made shift to stop our leaks in the river of Plate, so as to proceed to this place, where we ar- rived the 2d of March, and have now had a thorough repair by the Portuguese. We received the news some time past, by private letters, of a general peace; but as the particulars are not come from the court of Portugal, the war still continues here between them and the Spaniards; and they have solicited Captain Roberts to convoy some of their vessels and troops to the island of St. Catherine’s, which he has consented to, and agreed to stay there one month, if occasion, and then he proposes to return here, and so proceed to Lisbon, where we hope to arrive on or about No- vember, and I shall take a passage from thence to England the first opportunity.” Yesterday a butcher tied up in a sack, with his head only out, undertook to hop round the Fleet- Market, which is near half a mile, in 15 minutes; which he performed in 13, though he fell down once by the way. Dec. 3. Yesterday the Hon. House of Commons, preceded by Sir John Cust, Bart their Speaker, waited on the King at St. James’s, with their address of thanks. on his Majesty’s communicating to them the intended marriage of his sister the Princess Augusta, with the Hereditary Prince of Brunswick, which was most graciously received. We hear that Mr. Ellis, who lately resigned the government of Nova Scotia, has got a patent for life of the places of secretary, clerk of the council, regis- ter, and commissary of all Canada, and of provost- marshal of the 4 new islands. We hear there are now upwards of 40 sail of ships sitting out in the rivers for the African trade. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> The wind yesterday morning drove the tide with such violence that it ran into the streets at Milbank, Westminster, by which the cellars were all filled, and the inhabitants suffered a great deal of damage; con- siderable damage was also done to the gardens towards Chelsea. The Mary, Reed, an empty ship, lying at King’s-Stair’s, was forced from her mooring, and drove to Princes Stairs, where her boltsprit entered into the back part of a publick house, and stuck fast without receiving much damage; several other ships were also drove from their moorings, and received some damage. Two boats laden with oysters, coming from Billings- gate to Hungerford-market, were overset, and 5 per- sons were drowned. They write from Ostend, of the 3d instant, that a great many wrecks were seen along the Flemish coast, amongst which were several English vessels, laden with grain; but the particulars were not then known. Letters from Hamburg, by the way of Holland, say that the Dutch are diligently enlisting sailors at that place, but chiefly underhand, A letter from Scarborough, of the 2nd instant, says: ”We have had such a hurricane last night as the oldest men in this town declare they do not remember the like. Many of the houses stript, chimnies blown down, and the ships in the harbour broke loose; 10 ships drove ashore between Bland’s Cliff and the White Nab, and several persons were drowned.” A letter from Yam, of the same date, says: “We have this day had a prodigious flood of water. In many places of the street, and also in several houses, it is about 6 feet high; much damage is sustained by many of the inhabitants.” The money computed to be on board the Hanover packet from Lisbon, lost off Padstow in the late storm is about 16 or 17,000 l. A number of persons were employed to watch the wreck. Extract of a letter from Yarum, in Cleveland, Dec. 4. ”On Thursday the 1st of this instant a prodigious quantity of rain fell here, accompanied with a violent tempestuous wind. The river Tees rose so fast that about IV o’clock on Friday morning it was in every house of the town, and at half past VIII was 4 feet deep in most houses, in few less, and in many near two yards. The damage is not very considerable, as the major part of the inhabitants had fortunately se- cured their goods. Some indeed, who were not ap prehensive of the water’s rising, did not perceive their danger until break of day, and others slept securely for some time after their beds floated in the water. The current ran so forcibly that scarce a wall is left standing about the town; but thank God, no houses were thrown down, nor any lives lost. Happy it is for this town that the wind was easterly; had it been in the west, our case, we have reason to fear, would have been deplorable to the last degree. From ac- counts out of the neighborhood, we may venture to affirm that no less than 1000 sheep have been lost along the banks of the river, exclusive of other cattle.” We have accounts from Lincolnshire of great da- mage being done by the late dreadful storm; that near Spalding the banks were broken in several places, and the cattle carried away or drowned; so that it is computed upwards of 3000 sheep were lost, besides horses, &c. One person lost 200 sheep. And at the same time a mill was set on fire by the violence of the wind, and was burnt down, at Sutton in the isle of Ely. They write from Amsterdam, of the 14th instant, that by letters from Roan they were informed that a ship was arrived there from Cayenne, a French settle- ment in the West Indies, the Captain of which re- ported that a vessel put in there, with 9 men on board, and full of merchandise, which they offered for sale, by which they were suspected to be pirates, and were confined; and soon after it was found that those pirates belonged to Neyenburg, a Dutch East India ship, Captain Ketel, outward bound for Batavia. It ap- peared that in the beginning of August a mutiny happened on board the ship by a number of Germans, who were going for soldiers in the Dutch service, who first threw the Captain and second Mate overboard, and murdered the chief Mate and the rest of the officers, and made a common sailor master of the ship. It is added, that a few days before the Captain came from thence those pirates with that ship were riding at anchor between Du Nord and Cape Orange, on the south coast of Cayenne; but that a great many of the mutineers had left her, and had taken with them a great quantity of silver, and other valuable effects. The entry of the Turkish ambassadour into Berlin, on the 9th instant, was extremely magnificent, which drew great numbers of persons from most parts of Germany to see it; 130 musicians, playing in various sorts of instruments, were placed in several parts of the streets through which the cavalcade passed; and whilst the procession was passing, 100 pieces of cannon were discharged 3 different times. The minister had his first audience of the Count de Finckenstein, the Prime Minister; 24 servants, in new uniforms, are to wait on his Excellency; a Captain’s guard of 100 men is appointed to do duty at his palace, and all sorts of provisions, such as the Turks use, are to be fur- nished him and his retinue, gratis, all the time they reside there, in the same manner as is customary on the same occasion at the court of Vienna. The last letters from Quebec give the greatest assurance that there cannot be a better understanding </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> between the British subjects at Montreal and that place, and the Indians who bring their furs, &c. to those towns, and trade with the inhabitants with the greatest friendship imaginable. We hear commissions are gone down to Leith, and other parts of Scotland, for several chaldrons of Scotch coal to be imported into the river; and, it is said, the importation of that article will shortly meet with great encouragement. The number of Blacks imported for slaves into our sugar colonies has become formidable by the death of white servants, so that it is now thought necessary that a premium should be allowed to the commander of any vessel who shall bring white servants to our colo- nies, and that the planters of each island and province shall be obliged to take them off his hands at a certain price. New regulations will be made for better main- tenance and employment of the poor; and such of either sex as come under the denomination of young, vigorous, and sturdy beggars, will be shipped off for the plantations. NEWCASTLE, December 3. Thursday morning early it began to rain here, with the wind at S.E. which continued that day with the wind very high, and veering between E. and N.E. At night it blew in a most tempestuous manner, when great damage was done to several houses by the fall of the chimnies, &c. and by the prodigious swell of the river, which was at last 3 feet higher than ever known; the shops, cellars, and warehouses, in the Close, Sandhill, Key- side, and Gateshead, were many of them so filled with water that the damage is computed at upwards of 4000 l. The water, about II o’clock yesterday morn- ing, was full 3 feet deep in the streets, between the walls and the houses on the key; a quantity of timber floated half way up the Broad Chair, and a sloop lying opposite the custom-house was drove on the key, where she was left by the fall of the water, but in the afternoon was safely lanched, as were also several keels and boats. Extract of a letter from South Carolina. ”They have already erected 15 saw-mills on Pen- sacola bay; several brick kilns are already employed in constructing materials for building a range of ware- houses along the strand, in imitation of Charlestown bay.” Its is said that such persons, either from Europe or America, who have already erected houses, wharfs, or magazines, for the benefit of trade in the provinces of Florida, will not only have grants made out to them for the lands now occupied for such laudable purposes, but also be entitiled to the first choice in the proposed partition of lands now under consideration. NEW - YORK, January 30. We have it from the very best authority that Sir William Johnson was lately visited by above 300 friend- ly Indians of the Five Nations; as also by some de- puties from the Senecas, who are accompanied by one Hans Eise, a German, formerly taken near Fort Cum- berland, and delivered up, with several other priso- ners, to Sir William about two years ago; but, being a profligate person, immediately made his escape to the Senecas, whom he has since accompanied, by his own confession, to war against the English, and com- mitted several acts of cruelty, by the report of others. On this information Sir William caused him to be ap- prehended, and committed to Albany gaol. And has also obtained from a village of friendly Senecas one Gabriel Ellison, an Englishman, who says he has re- lations in Bucks county, in the province of Pennsyl- vania, and was taken in November 1762, and carried to Kanawagan, a castle of enemy Senecas, from whence he made his escape to Kanadasego, a castle of friendly Indians of that nation (next to Cayuga) which Indians having remained neuter during the late hostilities have now delivered up at Sir William John- son’s request. Tuesday last Messrs. Joseph and Richardson Cornell, of this city, shop keepers, absconded, having first taken up goods, from different merchants of this place, to the amount of 7000 l. and converted the greatest part of them into ready cash. They went to Cow- Neck, on Long Island, and there shut themselves up in a room, in the house of Mr. Henry Sands, of that place; and as some of the creditors were endeavoring to get in upon them, last Friday morning, they fired two shot, the last of which killed Mr. Timothy M’Carthy of this place, on the spot; and the same day escaped, and it was supposed were conveyed on board a schooner in the Sound. The coroner’s inquest being summoned, brought in their verdict wilful murder. Mr. M’Cathy’s body was brought to town on Saturday night, and decently interred yesterday evening. We are credibly informed that very lately the Chenussies (Upper Castles of the Seneca Indians) have offered to make peace with the English; and that the Five Nations are ready to declare war against the per- fidious Delawares, Shawanese, or any other Indian tribes who have offensively acted against us. The Canada Indians have all declared in our favour; but more especially the Cahgnawagas, who with the other nations will commence hostilities against all the savages in enmity with us. This interesting news must be very agreeable to our exposed colonies. </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> Two companies of New York Provincials marched for Albany on the 24th of last month, and a third company on the 8th of this month; all raised in this city, and the places adjacent. They are picked men, fit for the most alert service, and are clothed in a suitable manner. We are likewise informed that two other companies, raising in Albany and Dutchess county, were lately so near being filled that there is no doubt they are by this time completed, and will make a fine battalion. Head quarters, New-York, January 5. ”His Majesty has been graciously pleased to signify to the Commander in Chief his Royal approbation of the conduct and bravery of Colonel Boquet, and his officers, and the troops under his command, in the two attacks on the 5th and 6th of August; in which, notwithstanding the many circumstances of difficulty and distress they laboured under, they repelled and defeated the repeated attacks of Indians, and conducted their convoy safe to Fort Pitt.” ELIZABETH-TOWN, (New-Jersey) January 23. Last Friday departed this life Miss Mary Eldrington, an old virgin, in the 109th year of her age; she was of an ancient family, born at Eldrington Hall, in Northumberland, Old-England; and next day she was decently interred in St. John’s church-yard, at Elizabeth-Town. It is remarkable that, notwith- standing her great age, she was desirous of getting a husband before she died; and, not two years since, nothing would offend her so highly as to tell her she was too old to be married. PHILADELPHIA, February 2. We hear from East Jersey that last Friday evening Robert Hunter Morris, Esq; Chief Justice of that province, and formerly Governour of Pennsylvania, died suddenly there. His death is justly looked upon as a publick loss in that government, where he has long maintained the character of an able and upright judge. Extract of a letter from Burlington, January 25. ”Lieutenant Shaw, who commanded our detach- ment at Niagara, after the death of Captain Johnston, is come down from thence; and says that the very warriours who were at the attack of our people at the north end of Lake Erie were at Sir William Johnson’s, making their submission, as he passed by.” WILLIAMSBURG, March 16. Entered in the lower district of JAMES river. March 5. Endeavor, Samuel Knowlton, from Salem, with 2 hhds. and 2 barrels of rum, 1 barrel of wine, 2 riding-chairs, 2 horses, 30 bushels of potatoes, 3 barrels and 12 hhds. of molasses, and sundry wooden ware. 7. George, Nathaniel Blenthen, from Rhode-Isalnd, with 1 hhd. of rum, 4 tables, [illegible] 100 bushels of potatoes, 10 barrels of apples, and 40 pair of shoes. Cleared. Feb. 20. Port-Glasgow, Archibald Zuille, for Glas- gow, with 1410 barrels of tar, 100 barrels of turpentine, and 13,000 staves. 20. Polly, Robert Young, for Antigua, with 2339 bushels of corn, 180 bushels of pease, 18 barrels of pork, 8 barrels of cider, and 16,600 lumber. 22. Fanny, John Barrett, for Jamaica, with 60 bar- rels of pork, 17,000 feet of scantling, and 105,180 pieces of lumber. 22. William, Simon Hunt, for Barbados, with 1000 bushels of corn, and 3200 staves and heading. 22. Sea-Flower, Benjamin Gardiner, for Antigua, with 2000 bushels of corn, and 50 bushels of pease. 22. Nancy, John Maclellan, for Grenada, with 518 bushels of corn, 3000 bricks, 22,285 pieces of lumber, 25,000 feet of plank, and 120 shaken casks. 23. Friendship, Nicholas Tucker, for Barbados, with 10,000 feet of scantling, 1400 hoops, 4 masts, and 51,000 pieces of lumber. 24. Bell, Richard Hunter, for Jamaica, with 106,000 pieces of lumber, 29,000 feet of scantling and plank, 80 feet of square logs, 35 barrels of tar, 20 barrels of pork, and 40 bushels of pease. 24. Providence, Christopher Herbert, for Barbados, with 2000 bushels of corn, 114 barrels of pork, 20 barrels of flower, 51 barrels of bread, 41,000 pieces of lumber, and 4 hhds. of hams. 24. Friendship-Success, Alexander Allen, for Hull, with 500 hhds. of tobacco, 1800 barrels of tar, 26 pieces of oak plank, and 14,884 staves. 25. Esther and Anne, Joseph Gilbert, for Antigua, with 50 barrels of pork, 12 barrels of flower, 1500 bushels of corn, and 90 bushels of pease. 25. Nancy, Christopher Calvert, for Antigua, with 1521 bushels of corn, 12 barrels of beef, 48 bushels of pease, 14 barrels of bread, 14 barrels of pork, 12 barrels of beef, 22,500 shingles, 870 staves, 37,000 feet of plank, and 640 feet of oars. 27. Dolphin, Abraham Cooper, for Antigua, with 2 hhds. of tobacco, 68 barrels of tar, 10 barrels of pitch, 20 barrels of cider, 15 barrels of herrings, 307 bushels of corn, 111 bushels of pease, 7 nests of wooden ware, 500 feet of plank, and 17,000 pieces of lumber. 28. Hannah, Samuel Wise, for Barbados, with 660 bushels of pease, 60 bushels of corn, 120 bushels of oats, 45 barrels of pork, 48 barrels of flower, 32 barrels of bread, 46,000 feet of scantling and plank, 44 pieces of timber, and 109,000 pieces of lumber. 28. Hope, Francis Peart, for Antigua, with 40 barrels of pork, 92 barrels of flower, 31 barrels of bread, 2100 bushels of corn, 6 boxes of candles, 249 pieces of scant- ling, 36 bundles of hoops, and 65,000 pieces of lumber. 28. Good-Intent, David M’Cutcheon, for St. Kitt’s, with 50 barrels of pork, 1500 bushels of corn, 30 barrels of flower, 2 barrels of bread, and 20,000 pieces of lumber. 29. Archer, John Hudson, for Dublin, with 12,798 bushels of wheat, 458 barrels of flower, and 600 staves. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> March 2. Blessing, Joseph Nash, for Jamaica, with 120 barrels of pork, 1000 bushels of corn, 2000 feet of plank, and 20,000 shingles. 2. Tobago-Packet, John Jones, for Grenada, with 560 bushels of corn, 210 bushels of oats, 20 bushels of pease, 30 barrels of pork, 5 hhds. of tobacco, 8 barrels of turpentine, 20 barrels of tar, and 3000 lumber. 2. Charlotte, James Esdale, for St. Kitt’s, with 1500 bushels of corn, 100 barrels of bread, 10,000 feet of scant- ling, and 3000 lumber. 2. Sea-Flower, Abraham Trefethen, for Piscataway, with 720 bushels of corn, 58 barrels of pork, 20 bushels of beans, and 30 feet of walnut. 8. Peggy and Nancy, James Duncan, for Antigua, with 1970 bushels of corn, 80 barrels of pork, and 24,700 lumber. 8. Industry, Pelleg Remington, for Rhode-Island, with 15 barrels of pork, 396 bushels of corn, 11 bushels of pease, and 19 barrels of cider returned. Entered in the upper district of James river. Feb. 25. Charming-Sally, David Tilden, from Boston, with 5 barrels of rum, 1 tierce of loaf sugar, and 1 box of chocolate. 29. Patience, Daniel Willcocks, from Rhode-Island, with 20 hhds. of molosses, 10 barrels of muscovado sugar, and 200 dollars. March 2. Beverly, Peter Copland, from Madeira, with 14 pipes, 1 hhd. and 2 quarter-casks of wine. Cleared. Feb. 22. Mary, Daniel Caron, for Bermuda, with 3000 bushels of corn, 5 bushels of pease and beans, 46 barrels of pork, 400 wt. of tallow, 2 hhds. of tobacco, and 20 shotes. 24. Industry, Samuel Witham, for Salem, with 1300 bushels of corn, 10 bushels of pease, 5 bushels of beans, and 11 walnut stocks. 25. Charlotte, John Mackie, for London, with 510 hhds. of tobacco, and 14,084 staves. 27. Fame, Peter Woodall, for Whitehaven, with 263 hhds. of tobacco, 2 hhds. of skins, and 3000 staves. 29. Donald, William Morrison, for Glasgow, with 427 hhds. of tobacco, 3 pipes of Madeira wine, 18,000 staves, 300 hhd. hoops, 5 hhds. of skins, 400 feet of ash oars, and 400 feet of plank. March 2. Hawk, George Taylor, for Antigua, with 3183 bushels of corn, 212 bushels of pease, 2760 staves, 6000 shingles, 4 barrels and tierces of tallow, 12 hhds. of tobacco, and 2 Negro passengers. 8. Polly, William Brett, for Antigua, with 2970 bushels of corn, 4000 shingles, 25 barrels of flower, and 1 chest of medicines. Advertisements. VIRGINIA, sc. FRANCIS FAUQUIER, Esq; his Majesty’s Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief of the said Colony and Dominion: To all SHERIFFS of Accomack and Northampton counties, and all others whom it may concern: WHEREAS complaint hath been made to me by John Manby, Esq; Collector of his Majesty’s Customs of the Eastern Shore of this colony, that on the 23rd day of January last he the said John Manby, in behalf of his Majesty, made seizure of a WHALE, found dead on a small island near the sea shore of this colony, and that some persons have since taken away the blubber of the said whale, and refused to restore the same to the said Manby for the benefit of his Majesty: These are therefore, in his Majesty’s name, to require you to make diligent search, in all suspected places within your counties, after the blubber, or oil, of the said WHALE; and the same being found to cause it to be restored to the said John Manby, to be disposed of for the benefit of his Majesty. Herein fail not, as you will answer the contrary at your peril. GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 11th day of March, 1764, and in the 4th year of his Majesty’s reign. FRANCIS FAUQUIER. NORFOLK, February 29, 1764. KNOW all men, by these presents, that we the subscribers have this day received of Mr. Daniel Sweny, heir at law of Mr. Charles Sweny, deceased, full satisfaction for the principal sums of money and interest mentioned in a certain deed in trust from the said, Charles Sweny to us, and do hereby release all right, title, and interest, to the lands and slaves mentioned in the said deed. Witness our hands, JOHN WILLOUGHBY, Guardian to John Taylor. JAMES HOLT. SAMUEL BOUSH. EIGHT valuable SLAVES will be sold at HANOVER court-house, next court day, for ready money. The title indisputable. MARCH 16, 1764. WILLIAMSBURG, March 16, 1764. GOOD stables to be let, close by the Race-Ground near this city, and provender of all sorts to be had at them, by applying to ROBERT HYLAND. Lately imported, and to be sold by the Subscriber, in Williamsburg, A COMPLETE assortment of MILLINERY, such as suits of lace, gauze, blond and minionet lace, thread and blond trolley catgur, thread gimp and flos, white garland egrets, breast flowers, fans, gloves, ribands, necklaces, silk hats and cloaks, white sergedusoy, &c. &c. JOANNA MACKENZIE. N.B. FANS mounted in the neatest manner. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> NORFOLK, March 12, 1764. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Alexander Bruce, late of this borough, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts, in order to be settled; and those indebted to the same to make speedy payment, to prevent trouble. RICHARD SCOTT, PHILIP CARBERY, Executors. WILLIAMSBURG, March 16, 1764. THE subscriber, who kept private lodgings near the College last October court, has now obtained li- cense for keeping ordinary, and shall be obliged to all gentlemen for their custom, where they may depend on good usage, and handsome entertainment. EDWARD HANSFORD. YORK town, March 16, 1764. ALL persons indebted to me are to make speedy payment, that I may be enabled to make good my own engagements; otherwise must be under the dis- agreeable necessity of bringing suits, without any further notice. JOHN M’CLARY. RUN away from the subscriber, in King-William, a mulatto fellow called BACCHUS; he is a stout well made fellow, about 5 feet 9 inches high; had on when he went away a bearskin coat and waistcoat, and leather breeches, also a blue cloth great coat with metal buttons; he understands the management of horses very well, and has served me as a coachman for several years. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and convey him to me, shall be well rewarded. CARTER BRAXTON. SMITHFIELD, March 1, 1764. AN old BOAT was taken up the 27th of last month about a mile below Crane island, which the owner may have again on proving his property, and paying the charge of this advertisement. SAMUEL WENTWORTH. TAKEN up, in Cumberland, a bay horse, about 4 feet 2 inches high, with a small star in his forehead, a little piece of his left ear cut off, and branded on the off shoulder and buttock; posted, and appraised to 50s. THOMAS BROWN. TAKEN up, in New-Kent, a bay mare, about 14 hands high, with a small star in her forehead, and branded on the near buttock T, with the form of a triangle under it; posted, and appraised to 6 l. RICHMOND ALLEN. TAKEN up, in Sussex, a very likely bay horse, about 14 hands high, with a hanging mane and swob tail, some saddle spots, but no brand perceivable; posted, and appraised to 6 l. ANSELM GILLIAM. TAKEN up, in Albermarle, a gray horse, about 4 feet 8 inches high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, some very large saddle spots, paces and gallops, branded on the near shoulder R; and upon his neck, on the same side, hath a long gash, like a cut; posted, nnd appraised to 8 l. THOMAS DERARD. MARCH 7th, 1764. TWENTY choice SLAVES, consisting of MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN, will be sold at Henry Purcell’s, in Gloucester county, on Monday the 2nd of April, for ready money. WILLIAM STUBBS. Just imported from LONDON, in the Charming- Nelly, Captain Fearon, and to be sold by the subscriber in Williamsburg, A COMPLETE assortment of drugs and medicines, consisting of antimony, flower of brimstone, alum, aloes, ipecacuanha, jallap, bark, fine Turkey and East-India rhubarb, China and sarsaparilla roots, cremor tartar, tartar emetick, magnesia alba, musk, oil of cinna- mon, and a variety of other chymical oils, volatile, and purging, salts of all sorts, senna leaves, common and flakey manna, juice and powder of licorice, almond, Venice and Castile soap; also currants, figs, prunes, candied citron, ginger, angelica, and eringo roots, orange chips, carra- way, almond, and coriander comfits, barley sugar, white and brown sugar-candy, sago, pearl barley, isinglass, salop, shavings of hartshorn, vermicelli, groats, cinnamon, cloves, mace, nutmegs, allspice, and ginger, best Durham flower of mustard, capers, olives, anchovies, pickled walnuts, best sallad oil, Hungary, honey, lavender, and Pyrmont waters, gold and silver leaf, Dutch metal, essence of bur- gamont and lemons, court plaister, corn salve, gold beaters skin, Hooper’s female strengthening pills, Jesuits drops, Greenough’s tincture for the gums, teeth, and toothache, tooth powder and brushes, Anderson’s and Lockyer’s pills, British oil, Turlington’s balsam, Hill’s tincture of valerian, pectoral balsam of honey, essence of water-dock, elixir bardana for the gout and rheumatism, Squire’s, Daffy’s, and Stoughton’s elixirs, Godfrey’s and Freeman’s cordials, James’s fever powders, anodyne necklaces, eau de luce, Mrs. Redknap’s red fit drops for children, best lancets, and cases, saltpetre, pumice stone, potash, ivory and pewter syringes, smelling-bottles, red and white lead, vermilion, verdigrease, and Prussian blue, white skins, crucibles, black lead pots, spelter, nipple-glasses and pipes, lint, tow, pill boxes, vials, gallipots, &c. &c. &c. WILLIAM PASTEUR. N.B. The house and lot whereon the subscriber now lives is to be sold on reasonable terms, and to be delivered in September next. As I am under an indispensable necessity of making a very considerable remittance to LONDON, in the ensuing April General Court, to support my credit there, I hope nothing more need be said to induce my good friends and customers to lend me their assistance, by preparing them- selves to settle their accounts at that time, without which I must unavoidably be a very considerable sufferer. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 1</h6> THE persons indebted to the estate of BEVERLEY RANDOLPH, Esq; late of Gloucester, deceased, are desired to make their payments to PEYTON RANDOLPH in Williamsburg, on or before the 25th of April next. RALPH WORMELEY. WILLIAMSBURG, March 9, 1764. THIS is to require those who have any demands against the estate of the REV. WILLIAM STITH, deceased, to send in their accounts properly certi- fied to the subscriber, that they may receive payment; and those who are indebted to the estate, either by bond, or otherwise, are desired to make payment in the ensuing April General Court, that the estate may be settled. WILLIAM PASTEUR. To be SOLD, on Wednesday the 2d of April, on the premises, A TRACT of LAND, known by the name of New Flanders, containing about 500 acres, about 100 of which is good meadow ground, and 15 acres of that cleared, and some of it now sown with Timothy seed. It is a pleasant situation, with all convenient buildings, just finished, fit for the reception of a gentleman; there is a very fine young orchard, containing 214 trees, all of the best grafted fruit. The plantation is in good order, for 6 or 8 hands. At the same time will be sold, among other things, stock, household and kitchen furniture, &c. &c. The time of payment to be agreed on at the sale. WILLIAM DUDLEY. N.B. As I intend residing in the town of Hanover, and expect to be there by the 10th instant, I embrace this opportunity of acquainting all gentlemen travelers, &c. that they may depend on good usage, and the best enter- tainment, at my house there. STRAYED or STOLEN from my plantation, near Williamsburg, the beginning of August last, a bright bay mare, about 14 hands high, 5 years old, with a hanging mane and bob tail, her hind feet white under the footlocks, is branded on the near shoulder S, and on the near buttock ϽC. Whoever conveys the said mare to me shall have 40s. reward; and if stolen, or kept up by any person, 5l. upon conviction of the offender. ROBERT HYLAND. TAKEN up, in Henrico, a bright bay horse, about 14 hands high, with a star in his forehead, two white feet, some saddle spots, and branded on the near buttock with a heart; posted, and appraised to 10 l. ELIZABETH KENDALL. TAKEN up, in Lunenburg, a small sorrel horse colt, about two years old, a trotter, dockt, and branded on the near buttock, but not plain enough to be made out what it is; posted, and appraised to 50s. EDWARD ELAM. TAKEN up, in Buckingham, 10 hogs, some of which are black, with white lifts round them, one black, with a white face, another red and grizzled, and spotted; one of them is not marked, but the others have a crop and hole in the right ear, and a crop and overkeel in the left; posted, and appraised to 8l. 10s. WILLIAM JOHNS. JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD at the PRINTING-OFFICE, WILLIAMSBURG, [Price 1s. 3d.] THE RECTOR DETECTED: BEING A just Defence of the TWOPENNY ACT, AGAINST THE Artful Misrepresentations of the Rev. JOHN CAMM, Rector of YORK-HAMPTON, In his Single and Distinct VIEW. Containing also a plain confutation of his several HINTS as a specimen of the JUSTICE and CHARITY of Colonel LANDON CARTER. By LANDON CARTER, of SABINE-HALL. Seiz’d and ty’d down to judge, how wretched I! Who can’t be silent, and who will not lie. To laugh were want of goodness and of grace, And to be grave exceeds all power of face. I sit with sad civility and read, With honest anguish, and an aching head. POPE’s Epistle to Dr. ARBUTHNOT. To be RENTED, and entered upon immediately, THE late Dwelling-House of WILLIAM NEWSUM, deceased, with a very good Garden, Pasture, and all convenient Out-houses. For term inquire of the subscriber, in Petersburg. HENRY WALKER. To be RENTED or SOLD, and entered upon immediately,THE new storehouse at Moore’s ordinary, in Sussex county, with a lumber house, out-houses, and 3 or 4 acres of land; the houses all new. For terms inquire of HENRY WALKER, and Co PETERSBURG, March 1, 1764. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 2</h6> LATELY IMPORTED And to be SOLD by the SUBSCRIBER, in YORK town, A FRESH assortment of drugs and MEDICINES, where private families or practitioners may be supplied on the lowest terms. I take this opportunity of acquainting the publick that during my attendance at the hospital in London I gave particular attention to the study of MIDWIFERY, a certificate of which, from under the hand of one of the most eminent for that art in London, is now my possession; and shall always be ready to give attendance to those who may have occasion for assistance in that way, or any other branch of surgery. BENJAMIN CATTON, Surgeon and Man-Midwife. ISHAM RANDOLPH intends for ENGLAND soon. A BOX marked RB, which came in the Randolph, Capt. Walker, and landed at Burwell’s ferry, it is supposed was taken from thence by mistake. It would be considered as a favour if any person will send intelligence of it to the Printer. COMMITTED to the publick gaol, in Williamsburg, a Mundingo Negro man, named GEORGE, 5 feet 8 inches and 3 quarters high, and says his master’s name is Slate; he came from Norfolk, and was committed the 16th of last month. Also an Ibo yellow Negro, well made, 5 feet 3 inches high, and has a smiling countenance; he was a committed the 1st of this instant, and came from Amelia. They have no clothes. JAMES GALT, K.P.G. ROCKY-RIDGE, February 23, 1764. STRAYED, or stolen out of Mr. Alex. M’Caul’s stable, in Richmond town, the 21st of this instant, at night, a middle-sized well made gray HORSE, almost white, with a bob tail, and branded TS upon the near buttock; he paces slow, gallops easy, and trots out of hand. Whoever brings the said horse to Mr. M’Caul, at Richmond, or to me at Rocky-Ridge, shall have 20s. reward, and if stolen 5l. on conviction of the thief. As there is great cause to suspect that one Benj. Burton, who some time ago broke Henrico gaol, and since that has stood in defiance of the law, has either himself, or by means of some ill designing person, carried off a Negro fellow named PRINCE belonging to me, who is about 25 years of age, well made, speaks pretty good English, though not Virginia born, and was formerly the property of the said Burton, I do hereby offer a reward of 5l. to any person that will bring the said Negro to me, and a further reward of 5l. on conviction of the person that carried him away. I shall be obliged to any gentleman that will give me any information of seeing such a Negro pass their way. It is supposed he would be carried towards Carolina. JAMES LYLE. TAKEN up, in Augusta, a sorrel mare, about 12 hands high, with a small star in her forehead, is a trotter, but not branded; posted, and appraised to 3l. WILLIAM BROWN. TAKEN up, in Hanover, a dark bay mare, about 13 hands high, with a hanging mane and switch tail, but no brand perceivable; posted, and appraised to 10l. AARON TRUEHEART. TAKEN up, in Brunswick, a dark bay horse colt, mixed with white hairs, neither cut, branded, nor dockt; posted, and appraised to 4l. EXUM WILLIAMSON. TAKEN up, in Halifax, a bay horse, about 13 hands high, 7 or 8 years old, with a star in his forehead, branded on the near shoulder IA, on the off shoulder O, on the near buttock IA, and H had a bell on; posted, and appraised to 6. WILLIAM DOUGLASS. WILLIAM and MARY college, Feb. 17, 1764. WANTED in the Grammar School, an USHER. A person well recom- mended for his diligence and sobriety, and thoroughly acquainted with GREEK and LATIN upon an early application, will meet with great encouragement. The salary is 75l. sterling a year, besides the usual perquisites, which are pretty considerable. For London, THE ship LORETTA, about 500 hogsheads burthen, every way completely fitted, and a prime sailer, now lies off York town to take in tobacco, on liberty of con- signment, at 8l. a tun, and will cer- tainly sail very early in May. Any gentlemen inclinable to ship are requested to send their orders either to Mr. Pride at Petersburg, Mr. Adams at Richmond, Colonel Snelson in Hanover, Captain Thomas Whiting in Gloucester, or to myself on board. I will also attend all convenient county courts. MATTHEW JOHNSON. </div> <div class="column"> <h6>Column 3</h6> JUST IMPORTED, And to be SOLD at the PRINTING-OFFICE, Williamsburg, A collection of the most esteemed Modern Books, IN History and Politicks, Biography, Voyages and Travels, Agriculture, trade and Commerce, Law, Physick and Surgery, Religion and Morality, Philo- sophy and the Sciences, Antiquities, Poetry and Criticism; and of Amusement and Diversion; with a general assort ment of Classicks, and School Books; and variety of the finest Copper-Plate Books. Likewise Bibles and Prayer Books for the use of Churches, and of all other sizes, in the most elegant bindings. A complete assortment of all kinds of Stationary, viz. THE very best Writing Paper, of all sorts and sizes, gilt or plain. Parchment. Ink Powder. Best large Dutch Quills and Pens. Sealing Wax and Wafers, red and black. Red Ink. Pounce, and Pounce Boxes. Black Lead Pencils, with or without Cases. All sizes of very neat Pocket-Books, Common or Morocco, red or blue. Pewter Inkstands, of all sorts and sizes. Best Edinburgh Leather Inkpots, for the Pocket. Best Harry VIII. Playing Cards. Legers, Journals,Day-Books, and all sorts and sizes of Blank Books for Merchants Accounts, or Records. BLANKS of all kinds for Merchants, County-Court Clerks, &c. &c. &c. GLOUCESTER county, January 15, 1764. A SINGLE man, capable of teaching GREEK and LATIN, the FRENCH language, and the MATHEMATICKS, will have 100l. a year to act as private tutor in my family, upon bringing with him a good recommendation. WARNER LEWIS. To be SOLD, for 3 months credit, upon giving bond, with good security, on Thursday the 5th of April (if fair, otherwise the next fair day) at the town of COLCHESTER, in Fairfax county, EIGHTEEN valuable Slaves, country born, amongst which is a BLACKSMITH, completely master of his trade, also a JOINER; together with five TRACTS of LAND, with the improvements; likewise seven LOTS and HOUSES in the town of COLCHESTER, as follow, viz. One tract of land in the county of Fair- fax, upon Occoquan river, called Belmont, containing 1000 acres, lying within two miles of Colchester, and near five saw-mills, two forges and a furnace, and the best grist-mill upon the continent; the situation healthy and agreeable, vast plenty of fish and fowl, an excellent orchard of choice grafted fruit, fine water from a well, the improvements valuable, such as a brick house 24 by 18, with two rooms below stairs and 2 above, a wooden house 26 by 18, with three rooms below stairs, a closet, and a good cellar, a new barn 40 by 20, well framed, and covered with tar- red shingles, a kitchen, dairy, meat-house, and fish-house, the soil tolerable good, it abounds in timber, in so plenti- ful a manner that there might be got at least 10,000 pines fit for sawing into plank and scantling, the fish have been caught in such quantities there that 140 l. has been made, in one season, by selling them at 2s. 6d. a hundred. The second tract of land lies also in the county of Fairfax, and contains 940 acres, within five miles of the town of Alex- andria, upon which are two plantations fit for cropping, the soil very good, with a considerable quantity of white oak; it has been judged that there might be got upon the land 200,000 barrel staves, at least. The third tract of land lies in the county of Loudoun, and contains 2050 acres, where land at this time sells at as high prices, and judged as valuable, as in any county on the Northern-Neck; the soil extremely good. There is on the land every house necessary for cropping, and sufficient for 20 hands, besides ground that is good to clear, to settle two quarters more; an excellent place for stock, of every kind. The fourth tract of land contains 290 acres, 30 of which are meadow with a stream running through that will overflow it at any time when wanted, and lies in Prince-William county, within a mile ofColchester. The fifth tract of land con- tains 260 acres, lies also in the county of Prince-William, about five miles from Mr. John Semple’s mills and forges, on Occoquan run; it is stored with timber very plentifully, which may easily be conveyed down the stream to the mills. The land is exceeding good. With regards to the lots and improvements, it is needless to say more than that they are very valuable, having houses upon them of every kind fit for a private gentleman, and for tavern or store-keeping. There will be sold at the same time a variety of household furniture, upwards of 300 l. sterling worth of store goods, about 40 horses, mares, and colts (some blooded) two waggons and teams, with proper gear, a considerable quan- tity of hogs, cattle, and sheep, with about 200 barrels of corn, a 25 and 15 hhd. flat, also a handsome new pole- chair, a set of blacksmiths tools, with sundry other things too tedious to mention. The sale to continue until all is sold. A good title will be made to the purchasers. BENJAMIN GRAYSON. SPENCE GRAYSON. </div> WILLIAMSBURG: Printed by J. ROYLE, and COMPANY, at POST-OFFICE; by whom Persons may be supplied with this PAPER. ADVERTISEMENTS, of a moderate Length, are inserted for Three Shillings the first Week, and Two each Week after. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Virginia Gazette no. 687, March 16, 1764 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1764-03-16 Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers--Virginia--Williamsburg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SCNP1983.1.2 Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royle, Joseph, -1766 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Royle, Joseph, -1766, printer unique