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<p>THE<br />VIRGINIA GAZETTE,<br />MAY 5, 1774. NUMBER 1178</p>
<p>with the freshest ADVICES, FOREIGN and DOMESTICK.</p>
<p>In Civitate Libera Linguam Mentemque Libera Esse Debere.———<em>Suet</em> in <em>Tib.</em> S. 28.</p>
<p>Printed by ALEX. PURDIE, and JOHN DIXON, at the POST OFFICE.</p>
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<p>TREASURY OFFICE, April 10, 1774.<br /><em>T<sup>HE</sup>several</em> Inspectors <em>and</em> all other Per-<br />sons whatever, <em>who are in Arrear to the<br />Treasury, are desired to discharge their respective<br />Balances in the Course of the present General<br />Court</em> without Fail, <em>as no Indulgences can be<br />given.</em></p>
<p>RO. C. NICHOLAS, Treasurer.</p>
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<p>HAGUE, January 28.<br />A<sup>LL</sup> the Letters from Poland agree that the Russi-<br />ans have repassed the Danube, and are gone into<br />Winter Quarters. They likewise add, that though<br />they did not succeed in their Attempts upon Silis-<br />tria and Varna, they have nevertheless, in some<br />Measure, gained their Ends, by destroying the Ma-<br />gazines belonging to the Turks, and laying waste a<br />Tract of Land of upwards of twenty Leagues, upon<br />the right Shore of the Danube, in Order to prevent being molested in<br />their Winter Quarters.</p>
<p>LONDON, <em>January</em> 25.<br />IT is computed that the Provinces of Massachusetts Bay, New York,<br />Philadelphia, Carolina, and Rhode Island, are able to bring 100,000<br />fighting Men into the Field.</p>
<p>The Era is now arrived when the Ministry may very truly be said to<br />have their "Hands filled for Great Britain."</p>
<p>A certain noble Lord has given his Opinion, in Council, that the<br />American Tea Act ought to be repealed, in order to prevent any farther<br />Disturbances in the Colonies.</p>
<p>Orders were on Saturday given from the Ordnance Board to prevent<br />the Exportation of Small Arms to America, or the West Indies, except<br />on Government Account; and the Commissioners at all the out Ports<br />are enjoined to see this Order complied with. [They may be had else-<br />where we suppose.]</p>
<p>The following shocking Affair happened at Munich, the Beginning of<br />this Month. Baron Waldeck was stabbed by his Valet de Chambre in<br />his Bed; the Murderer was instantly detected, but he begged Leave of<br />the Guard to go with him into his Room, as he wished to take along<br />with him some Papers of Consequence. This was granted, and the<br />Guards posted themselves at the Doors and Windows; but not minding<br />farther what the Prisoner was about, he took a well charged Pistol and<br />shot himself. It since appears, by some Notes found upon him, that he<br />was promised 3000 Florins for that heinous Action; and the Hand Writ-<br />ing appears to be that of his young Master, the only Son of the Baron,<br />about seventeen Years of Age, who was immediately secured, upon Sus-<br />picion.</p>
<p><em>January</em> 28. Letters from Boston complain much of the Taste of their<br />Fish being altered. Four or five Hundred Chests of Tea may have so<br />contaminated the Water in the Harbour that the Fish may have con-<br />tracted a Disorder, not unlike the nervous Complaints of the human<br />Body. Should this Complaint extend itself as far as the Banks of New-<br />foundland, our Spanish and Portugal Fish Trade may be much affected<br />by it.</p>
<p>Council, last Week, oply voted two Regiments to America. His<br />Majesty has ordered five more from Ireland, The Bostonians are to be<br />chastised, and are to drink Tea, though ever so great an Emetick.</p>
<p>The Polly, Captain Ayres, is just arrived at Dover, returned from<br />North America with Tea. On her Arrival at Philadelphia, the Inhabi-<br />tants informed the Captain that they would not suffer him either to land<br />or enter his Cargo at the Customhouse.</p>
<p>It is said that the Tea thrown into the Sea at Boston is valued at<br />18.0001. at 1 s. 6d. a Pound. The Whole sent to America is said to<br />be worth about 300,000l. which is returning home, not being suffered to<br />be landed.</p>
<p><em>Extract of a Letter from an English Gentleman at </em>Copenhagen, <em>Dec</em>. 14.<br />"By some of the English Newspapers which have lately fallen into my<br />Hands, I find that you in England think the King of Denmark is in a<br />State of Imbecillity. Be that as it will; however, if he is so, his Subjects<br />are happy, and his Actions every Day prove that his Mind is less tainted<br />than the Minds of any neighbouring Princes. He has lately struck out a<br />Number of Pensions which were burthensome to his People, and has<br />found a Scheme himself to lessen several heavy Taxes very much. Are<br />these Actions that denote a weak Mind? If they are, I should not be<br />sorry to hear that your King was in a State of Imbecillity; you would<br />perhaps then be happier than you are."</p>
<p>We are told that a Gentleman of the Turf (C. B. Esq.) laid a Wager<br />of 1000 Guineas, play or pay, that he finds a Person who shall sink a<br />Vessel of forty Tuns Burthen in 1oo Feet Water, with a Man in the<br />Vessel, who shall remain in her twelve Hours under Water; after which<br />Time he is to cause the Vessel to come above Water, with the Man in her<br />alive and well, and all Pipes of whatsoever Construction communicating<br />with the free Air are barred. The Bets are six to four it will be done,<br />to any Amount.</p>
<p><em>January</em> 31. A short Time since, Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Agent to<br />the House of Assembly of New England, presented a Petition from the<br />House of Assembly to the King, assuring his Majesty that the People of<br />New England had no Confidence in their Governour; that they considered<br />him as an Enemy to the Province; that the Breach between them and<br />him was so open and avowed, and the Enmity between them so declared<br />and positive, the publick Business of the Province was thereby so essenti-<br />ally injured and impeded, that it was necessary, for the publick Service,<br />as well as their Happiness, to remove him; and concluded with a Re-<br />quest to remove him from that Government. The King gave no Answer<br />to the Petition, and it was imagined no Notice would be taken of it;<br />but upon reconsidering the Matter, it was thought most prudent to refer<br />it to the Privy Council. Administration were thus obliged to take it up;<br />a Sort of mock Trial was resolved upon, that the Truth of the Allegati-<br />ons might be affectedly inquired into, and upon which some Judgment<br />was to be formed and reported to the King. The Inquiry came on last<br />Saturday, before the Privy Council. Dr. Franklin attended according to<br />Order; and the Attorney and Solicitor General being, by Order of Ad-<br />ministration, Counsel for Governour Hutchinson, Dr. Franklin was al-<br />lowed Counsel likewise. He had Mr. Serjeant Glynn, and Mr. Dunning.<br />The Matter turned chiefly upon the extraordinary Letters (which have<br />been published) of the Governour and Lieutenant Governour to the late<br />Mr. Whateley. It was some Time doubted whether Copies of them<br />could be admitted as Evidence; but it being impossible to obtain the Ori-<br />ginals, they being before the House of Assembly, the Copies were at<br />length admitted. The Event of the Inquiry is not yet made publick.<br />The Fate of America, and in that of Great Britain, depends upon the<br />Advice, or rather Report, which the Privy Council shall make to the <br />King upon this occasion. The Situation of Affairs in America is become<br />more truly alarming than ever. The Union throughout that Continent,<br />to reject the Tea, while it is subject to a Duty to be paid there, shows<br />that the Ministers, or rather the Cabinet Juncto, in whom only the</p>
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<p>King thinks proper to confide, are as cordially despised in America as<br />they are detested in England.</p>
<p>On Saturday last the Privy Council met to hear the Arguments for and<br />against the Petition of the Assembly of Boston, praying that his Majesty<br />would be pleased to remove the Governour, &c. Serjeant Glynn, and<br />Mr. Dunning, were Counsel for the Petition, and urged very strongly<br />the Expedience and Necessity of granting the Prayer of it. Mr. Solicitor<br />General was employed on the other side, and instead of answering the<br />learned Arguments of his Brethren, or refuting the Allegations of the<br />Petition, contented himself with pronouncing a most severe <em>Pbilippick</em><br />on the celebrated American Philosopher, in which he loaded him with all<br />the licensed Scurrility of the Bar, and decked his Harangue with the<br />choicest Flowers of Billingsgate. The Doctor seemed to receive the<br />Thunder of his Eloquence with philosophick Tranquillity, and sovereign<br />Contempt, whilst the approving Smiles of those at the Board clearly<br />showed that the coarsest Language can be grateful to the politest Ears.</p>
<p>The King of Prussia, in one of his Epistles, calls Dr. Franklin “ <em>ce<br />nouveau Promethee.</em>" Our Correspondent says, that he could not help<br />wishing (while the Solicitor General was pouring forth his Tide of Scur-<br />rility) that the American <em>Prometheus</em> could have called Fire from Heaven<br />to blast the unmannered Railer.</p>
<p>The faithful Services of Dr. Benjamin Franklin to his American Con-<br />stituents have been most graciously requited, by the Ministers taking from<br />him the Office of Postmaster General of North America, which he held<br />jointly with John Foxcroft, Esq; who is to remain sole Postmaster<br />General of that Department; and a Bill in Chancery is ordered to be<br />commenced against the Doctor, to compel a Confession from whence he<br />derived the Letters to Mr. Whateley, that have occasioned the late<br />unhappy Distractions between Governour Hutchinson, the late Lieutenant<br />Governour Oliver, the Honourable the Council, and the House of<br />Representatives of the Massachusetts Bay.</p>
<p>The Place lately held by Dr. Franklin, of Postmaster General in<br />America, from which his Majesty was pleased to dismiss him on Saturday<br />last, is given to Hugh Finley, Esq; Surveyor of the Post there.</p>
<p>The Ships destined for America are ordered to be completely manned<br />and victualled, and out at Spithead by the 4th of March.</p>
<p>The Clerks in the Plantation Office are extremely busy at this Time in<br />regulating and adjusting the American Accounts, for the Inspection of<br />Parliament.</p>
<p>His Majesty having likewise given Orders for laying before the Lords<br />of the Council on Account of the Exports to America since the Conclu-<br />sion of the late Peace.</p>
<p>The following Notice has been sent by the Sheriffs of Middlesex to<br />Mr. WILKES.</p>
<p>SIR,<br />In Obedience to a Letter from the Right Honourable Sir Fletcher<br />Norton, Knight, Speaker of the House of Commons, we hereby<br />summon you to attend your Service in Parliament on Tuesday the 15th<br />of February next. We have the Honour to be, Sir,<br />Your most obedient humble Servants,<br />STEPHEN SAYRE, WILLIAM LEE SHERIFFS<br />JANUARY 28, 1774.<br />To which Mr. WILKES returned the following Answer the Day after.</p>
<p>GENTLEMEN,<br />I HAVE the Letter which you did me the Honour of writing to me<br />yesterday, in Pursuance of the Orders you rececived from the Right<br />Honourable Sir Fletcher Norton, Knight, Speaker of the House of<br />Commons, requiring you to summon all the Members in your Jurisdiction<br />to attend their Service in Parliament on Tuesday the 15th of February<br />next.</p>
<p>Conscious of the clearest Right to a Seat in the great Council of the<br />Nation, given me by the free Choice of mv noble Friends the Freeholders<br />of Middlesex, I have always been ready to attend their Service in Parlia-<br />ment. On that Day I will certainly make my personal Appearance at<br />the House of Commons, and again demand, as one of the Represen-<br />tatives of this Country, to be sworn in and admitted to the Exercise of<br />those Powers long usurped by a Gentleman whose sole Title is founded<br />in a desperate Act of enormous Wickedness, perpetrated without Re-<br />morse by a most abandoned Majority, against the solemn Trust reposed in<br />them by the People.</p>
<p>Before the Period of their political Dissolution, which to the great<br />Joy of all good Men approaches very fast, I should be happy to find<br />that a true sense of their deep Guilt produced in these hitherto hardened<br />Sinners a due Compunction. They will then not only render Justice to<br />the Nation at large but provide an effectual Security against so trocious<br />and alarming a Precedent as that gross Violation of the Right of Election.<br />May the Wisdom and Justice of Parliament embrace the Opportunity<br />which you, Gentlemen, have afforded of reconsidering and amending<br />the former Proceedings, and establish a firm and solid Barrier for the<br />future against every Inroad of courtly or ministerial Despotism, both for<br />ourselves and our Posterity!</p>
<p>I am, with great Regard, Gentlemen, your humble Servant,<br />JOHN WILKES.</p>
<p><em>February</em> 1. There is not the least Foundation for the Report of Sir<br />Basil Keith being to set out soon for America. On the contrary, it is<br />not even expected that he will go to Jamaica, but that another Gover-<br />nour will shortly be appointed, Sir Basil being to be employed on more<br />essential Service.</p>
<p>The Manner in which a celebrated Agent obtained the very extraor-<br />dinary Letters which have occasioned so much Noise is said to be from<br />the late Mr. Fitzherbert, who had them of Mr. Whateley, to whom<br />they were written. This is not given as the Fact but is the Report<br />that is current of that Matter.</p>
<p>Lord Effingham Howard, on the Matter respecting literary Property,<br />concluded his Speech with declaring that he was satisfied in himself that<br />the Liberty of the Press was of such infinite Consequence in this Country,<br />that if the Constitution was overturned, and the People enslaved, grant<br />him a free Press, and he would undertake to restore the one and redeem<br />the other.</p>
<p>Lord Camden, who spoke against the common Law Right of Authors<br />in Perpetuity, happening to mention Milton, observed, that " that<br />wonderful Man did indeed sell the Copy of his Paradise Lost for so small<br />a Sum as 15l. the Receipt of a Part of which was conditional; but,<br />a dded his Lordship, Milton did not look for pecuniary Reward, he pro-<br />posed Immortality as his Retribution, and Posterity have in that Respect<br />most liberally rewarded him."</p>
<p>The Honourable Charles Fox received a Letter from Lord North on<br />Thursday Night, acquainting him that a great personage had no farther<br />Occasion for his Services. When the Letter was given to him, he re-<br />turned for Answer, that the Minister had not behaved like a Man of<br />Spirit.” Sir William Meredith, it is said, will be appointed in his Room.</p>
<p>It is reported that all the Boroughs in the Kingdom are in an Uproar<br />at the Question being carried in favour of Mr. George Grenville's Bill<br />against Bribery and Corruption. Every Man now sees, that as the Com-<br />mittee of Elections is made perpetual, Bribery and Corruption in every<br />Shape, even that of a Treat, must be abolished. By these Means there<br />is an End of the Innholder, the Vintner, and the Brewer; and an Elec-<br />tion Day will be carried on as quietly, for the future, as the Debates in a<br />certain House about shortening the Duration of Parliament,</p>
<p>Mr. C. J. Fox was not turned out in the usual Way, which is by<br />Letter, saying the King has no farther Occasion for the Person. Mr.<br />Fox's Dismission, it is said, was by a laconick Epistle to this Effect:</p>
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<p>A new Commission is come out, and I do not see your Name in it,<br />North,”</p>
<p><em>February</em> 3. The Bishop of Gloucester, we hear, lies dangerously ill,<br />and it is thought cannot recover. This is the last literary Genius of the<br />last Crop of what is usually called the Augustan-Age, which flourished<br />in the latter End of the Reign of Queen Anne, and that of George I.</p>
America. Their Councils are discordant, their Penetration superficial,<br />and their Courage rank Cowardice. In a Word, America, like France<br />or Spain, is now a Match for them. They are unequal to the Business,<br />and therefore true Types of the Hand that made them; nor is it difficult<br />to guess for what Purpose they are continued in Office, since daily Expe-<br />rience convinces the whole world that the <em>British Empire is mouldering</em><br />away in their Hands.
<p>By all Accounts from New England, the People are in such a Ferment<br />about the Tax upon Tea, and the East India Company's fending at this<br />Time such a Quantity of it there, as bids fair to disturb the Peace of all<br />our Colonies in America. The Conduct of Government, towards all<br />our Colonies, has been highly detrimental and injurious to the Trade<br />and Commerce of this Kingdom, The Ministry do not seem to know<br />that the principal Advantages which this Country can reap from its<br />Colonies are the Increase of its Trade and Commerce, and also of its<br />Navigation. But it is the Misfortune of this Nation to have Persons in<br />Power who turn all publick Advantages into private Jobs; and instead<br />of increasing the Trade, Commerce, and Navigation of this Kingdom,<br />by the Means and Intercourse of its Colonies, they study to impose Taxes<br />upon our Fellow Subjects in those Countries, in order to create Places<br />of Profit for their Creatures and Dependents. This is the Source and<br />Foundation of all the Uneasiness and Disturbances which have arisen,<br />and are now got to the greatest Height, in our American Colonies; and<br />this is the Cause that hath deprived this Nation of almost all its Trade and<br />Commerce with them. For the Taxes which the Ministry have in vain<br />endeavoured to saddle upon them were such as would have raised only<br />a trifling Sum, such as could have been of no publick Service or Benefit<br />whatsoever, but were calculated merely for promoting the Interest of the<br />Minister, by enabling him to provide for more of his Dependents; and<br />thus the Advantages of Trade, Commerce, and Navigation of this<br />Kingdom, with its Colonies, have been lost in endeavouring to create<br />Places of Profit for the Creatures of the Ministry.</p>
<p><em>February 4</em>. A Correspondent reading a Paragraph in our Paper res-<br />respecting an Intention of seizing the Committee Men of Boston, sending<br />them over here, and trying them on the Act of 35th of Henry VIII.<br />says, that not only himself, but every free Briton, will coincide in Opi-<br />nion with the Writer, viz, that such a Measure is most consistent with<br />the Genius of our Court, chiefly because it is evidently repugnant to the<br />Spirit of the Constitution, every Idea of British Liberty, and a palpable<br />Affront not only to common Sense, but to the Principles of the Revo-<br />lution, to try Men by an obsolete Act made in an arbitrary Reign; and<br />it is as apparent an Absurdity in civil Matters, as it would in spiritual<br />Concerns, to revive upon us Protestants the bloody Fire and Fagot Laws<br />of that inglorious Period.</p>
<p>By a ship just arrived in the River, we learn that the Bostonians,<br />Philadelphians, and inhabitants of New York, were in an open State of<br />Rebellion when she sailed from Boston; and that the Governour had<br />sent off an Express for more Troops to join the Welch Fusileers, who<br />were almost constantly under Arms, and greatly fatigued with such<br />harassing and disagreeable Duty.</p>
<p>Among the many illiberal Reproaches made Use of by the Solicitor<br />General against Dr. Franklin, which were so far upon the <em>Greek Model</em><br />(as the Scouts of Office boast of) that they highly partook of the<br /><em>Atbean Billingsgate</em>, he spoke of his being a Man of Letters with great<br />Contempt, by punningly saying he was so far a Man of Letters that he<br />was <em>Homo trium Literarum</em> (a Term of Reproach used by Plautus to the<br />worst of Characters) said he ought to be expelled the Royal Society, of<br />which the Doctor is a Member; and ignorantly, as wantonly, compared<br />his Conduct to that of Zanga, in Dr. Young's Revenge, which he con-<br />cluded by observing was in Favour of the African Prince, who was by<br />much the honefter Man. [<em>There is no Party Man so violent as an Apostate.</em>]</p>
<p>We hear that Mr. Wedderburne, by the late Exertion of his oratorical<br />Powers, has shown Government to what Lengths he is willing to serve<br />them, that nothing less than the Seals are talked of as a Recompense for<br />so industrious a Servant.</p>
<p>One of the vacant Blue Ribands is likewise talked for Governour<br />Hutchinson, as the proper Reward for the Man who, in the Court<br />Phrase, it is said, has faced every Danger for the Service of his Country.</p>
<p><em>February</em> 5 So vastly, beyond all Conception, have our American<br />Colonies increased within the last twenty Years, that a Gentleman lately<br />arrived from thence, who had the best Means of Information, and was<br />at the greatest Pains to obtain as accurate an Account of their Numbers<br />as possible, assures us that there is no less than 240,000 Men on the<br />Militia Roll of the seven Northern Provinces.</p>
<p>We hear that the Scheme of the Americans is to give Land to every<br />Soldier that is sent over against them, whether from England, Scotland,<br />or Ireland; by which Means, we shall furnish them with a sufficient<br />Force to beat ourselves.</p>
<p>Yesterday General Gage, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's<br />Forces in North America, was at Court, and had a long Conference<br />with his Majesty. The General will soon go again in that Station.</p>
<p>Upon Examination of a certain Agent at a certain Board, a great Law<br />Officer called the Agent <em>Homo trium Literarum Fur est</em>. The Agent bore<br />this terrible Accusation without the least Emotion, upon which the<br />Orator was provoked to make Use of the most bitter Sarcasms. It is<br />thought the Prudence of the Agent prevented such a Return to the<br />Lawyer's Attack as might have been expected.</p>
<p><em>February</em> 6. By certain Advices from New York, we learn that the<br />American Sons of Liberty, being fearful that their humble Petitions to<br />his Majesty and Council will be without Effect, are come to an unani-<br />mous Determination not to part with their Liberties but with their Lives,<br />and are accordingly preparing for either Peace or War.</p>
<p>By certain Advices from New England, of undoubted Authority, we<br />learn that the Ladies throughout the four Provinces have entered into a<br />solemn Agreement not to drink any Tea imported from Great Britain,<br />nor to wear any British Manufactures, until the Acts of Parliament<br />imposing a Duty upon Tea exported to America are totally repealed.</p>
<p><em>February</em> 14, The Place lately held by Dr. Franklin, of Postmaster in<br />America, from which his Majesty was pleased to dismiss him on Saturday<br />last, is given to Mr. J. Garnier, Lord Weymouth's Acquaintance; a<br />Gentleman well known at Arthur's, in St. James Street.</p>
<p>We hear that a great Number of the Freeholders of Middlesex intend<br />to wait on Mr. Wilkes, in Prince's Court, to-morrow, at 12 o 'Clock<br />at Noon, to escort him to the House of Commons.</p>
<p>To-morrow the Question relative to the shortening the Duration of<br />Parliaments, it is believed, will undergo a very full Discussion in the<br />House of Commons.</p>
<p>Daniel Chamier, Esq; of Baltimore Town, in Maryland, is appointed<br />Commissary of Stores and Provisions in America, in the Room of Robert<br />Leake, Esq, deceased.</p>
<p>The two grand Questions to be decided in Council, or in Parliament,<br />with Respect to America, are these: " Whether each of about thirty<br />"Assemblies are to he left to tax themselves, judging of the proporti-<br />"onate Sums each for themselves, without Stipulation of the British<br />" Legislature (which they contend for) or whether they are to co-operate<br />" by Representation, in the British Parliament, in assessing themselyes?"</p>
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<p><em>February</em> 15. Mr. Wedderburne, by using such opprobious Language<br />against Dr. Franklin, has really disgraced himself; but what renders his<br />Case particularly unfortunate is that his Abuse happens to fall upon a<br />Man who is by his Learning an Ornament to his Country (a Circumstance<br />of which the Solicitor was very possibly entirely ignorant) and whom all<br />Lovers of Science respect, however they may differ from him in their<br />said political Opinions. Dr. Franklin is perhaps the Person of the Age to<br />whom philosophical Knowledge is most indebied. All our capital and<br />found Notions on the interesting Subject of Electricity were hinted by him,<br />and, which is no small Increase of the Merit, he has himself improved<br />most of his Hints. He first had the grand and bold Thought of seeking <br />among his electrical Globes for the Cause and Manner of the Formation<br />of that awful Phenomenon, Lightning; and by discovering the Secret of<br />Nature, and showing us how to exhaust and dissipate her formidable<br />Shafts, he has provided for the Safety of Mankind, effected what was<br />deemed even impious for Man to attempt, and completed the greatest Dis-<br />covery of the Age. Ignorant Men may, to serve their petty Purposes, pour<br />Abuse against Dr. Franklin, and make a Merit to themselves of their<br />Gothick Zeal, but the Effect of their scurrilous Veciferation extends no<br />farther than the actual Compass of their Voice, while the Doctor's<br />Name continues to be mentioned with Respect over all Europe, and will<br />still continue so Centuries after the World shall have forgot that there<br />ever was was such a <em>Thing</em> as a Solicitor Wedderburne.</p>
<p>Should an Armament be sent against the Americans, it is not impro-<br />bable but it may meet with a similar Fate with the India Company's Tea,<br />M viz, some sunk, some burnt, and some sent back for a better Errand.</p>
<p>Mr. Wilkes attended yesterday at the Door of the House of Commons,<br />but was refused Admittance.</p>
<p><em>February</em> 18. As the following Paragraph comes from an anonymous<br />Correspondent, the Reader will give so much Credit to it as it may be<br />thought worthy of. We are told that Mr. Rotch, Owner, and Captain<br />Hall, Master, of the Dartmouth, one of the TeaShips lately arrived from<br />Boston, with several Gentlemen Passengers, chiefly Natives of New<br />England, also Dr. Williamson of Pbiladelphia, were on Wednesday<br />examined at Lord Dartmouth's Office concerning the Tea Riots. From<br />this Circumstance, it is probable that American Affairs will soon become<br />the Subject of serious Speculation, whence they may also become the<br />Subject of serious Action.</p>
<p><em>February</em> 28. Sir Robert Fletcher gave Notice that he would on Friday<br />fe'nnight move the House to go into a Committee to take into farther<br />Consideration the Affairs of the East India Company, and it was accord-<br />ingly made an Order of this Day.</p>
<p>Mr. <em>Attorney General.</em> I mean to offer a Petition to the House for<br />Leave to bring in a Bill for vesting the several Estates, Heritages, Fish-<br />eries, &c. of the late Simon Lord Lovat, which were justly forfeited,<br />about thirty Years since, in his Son Major General Simon Frazer, on<br />paying a reasonable Crown Rent. The Circumstances which distinguish<br />this Gentleman's Cafe from all others will, I trust, make that Impression<br />on the House so consonant with, and which may be so justly expected<br />from, their Candour and Humanity. His Lordship had made a Settle-<br />ment of such a Nature as was, at the Time, deemed out of the Power<br />of Forfeiture. The Matter came before the Lords of Session in Scotland,<br />and on the Decision the Petitioner lost it but by one Voice; and though I<br />do not mean to impeach that Judgment, yet I am free to declare that I<br />myself retain a different Opinion, and that several of the most eminent<br />Lawyers at that Time in this Country were of the fame. Besides this,<br />his consequent Conduct, his dutiful Acquiescence under a Judgment that<br />was even then thought severe, if not cruel, and above all, the very high<br />and important Services he rendered his Country during the succeeding<br />War, when properly considered, must, I believe, plead so fully in his<br />Favour as to render it totally unnecessary for me to take up the Time of<br />the House.</p>
<p>Lord <em>North.</em> I have it in Command from his Majesty to acquaint the<br />House that his Majesty consents to the Contents of the said Petition, as<br />far as his Interest is concerned therein.</p>
<p>Mr. <em>T. Townshend.</em> I rise to second the Motion of the learned<br />Gentleman over the Way, and think the peculiar Circumstances which<br />distinguish this Cafe from all others of a similar Nature recommend it<br />very strongly to our Attention. The imperious Commands of a Father,<br />the Gentleman's Youth and Inexperience, his tried Principles since, and<br />his offering his Services to a Government by which he had been stripped<br />(however justly) of every Thing that could be held dear by him, with<br />his raising, at a most critical Time, 1800 Men in a Month, whose<br />martial Feats and distinguished Valour are too well known to need<br />recounting, cannot fail of having an Effect on the House fully answerable<br />to the most sanguine Expectations of the Petitioner,</p>
Sir <em>William Meredith.</em> It is very plain this Gentleman's Principles<br />were always the same. He received his Education at Glasgow, from ten<br />Years of Age; and what he there learned has since, I think, been fully<br />testified to the World,
<p>Mr. <em>T. Townshend.</em> I by no Means meant, when I rose to second<br />this Motion, to say any Thing which might bear the most distant Con-<br />struction of a Reflection on the Honourable Petitioner. The Manner I<br />stated the Matter, I should have imagined, would have totally precluded<br />any such Imputation; nor would I have suggested a stronger Reason in<br />Proof of his real Principles than the Circumstance alluded to, as being<br />so strongly contradistinguished to the whole Tenour of his Conduct and<br />Sentiments both before and since.</p>
<p>Mr. <em>Dowdeswell.</em> I have a full Memory of the Case now so truly<br />stated to the House. I remember the peculiar Hardship of the Decision<br />of the Court of Session; and I likewise recollect, when the Act for<br />vesting the forfeited Estates unalienably in the Crown came under the<br />Consideration of Parliament, the Speakers of both Houses, Lord<br />Hardwicke and Mr. Onslow, expressed themselves in the warmet Terms<br />in Behalf of the Petitioner, and thought his Case exceedingly worthy of<br />Commisseration. But see what has been the Conduct of this Gentleman !<br />refusing the Offer of a Regiment in the Service of our Enemies, he<br />silently submits under such a Complication of Misfortunes as seldom unite<br />in one Man, and turns himself to the Study of a Profession ; yet he has no<br />sooner acquired a Proficiency in it, sufficient to render him easy and inde-<br />pendent, but he at once foregoes those Advantages, and offers his<br />Services to his Country in the very first Instant he imagined they were<br />wanted.</p>
<p>A Bill was ordered to be brought in pursuant to the Prayer of the above<br />Petition, without one dissenting Voice.</p>
<p>If a commeon Strumpet any Way gets a legal coverture, she calls<br />herself an honest Woman. Just so the late literary Pirates (not as yet<br />gone to the Devil) look on themselves as mighty honest Fellows, having<br />Impunity for former spurious Productions, and a Sanction for future<br />Ones.</p>
<p>A Copy Right Bookseller complaing that his Property, for which he<br />had transferred some good tangible Acres, was become Waste Paper,<br />was answered, “ Pho! all Paper will be so by and by; if Mr.______<br />becomes Chancellor, we may light Pipes with Exchequer Bills.</p>
<p>The late Great Commoner conquered America in Germany. Lord<br />knows how, where, or when, the present Minister will do it!</p>
<p>Cardinal Mazarine used to boast, that if he could get two Lines of any<br />Man's Writing he would be able to cut off the Writer's Head. It is<br />certain the House of Commons were in Possession of 200 Lines of Mr.<br />Horne's Writing, and yet durst not touch a Hair of his Head.</p>
<p>The Court carry Matters so swimmingly against a poor, insignificant,<br />and dispirited Minority, that they have no Occasion to have Recourse to<br />their old Trick of a Coalition of Parties, which is one of the greatest<br />Evils that the People of this Kingdom have to dread.</p>
<p>The Union of Parties (says a Writer) is nothing else but a Conspiracy<br />of all the great Scoundrels in the Nation to rob and plunder the People,<br />and deprive them of their Liberty, under the Pretence of uniting for the<br />Publick Good.</p>
<p>April 4<br /><em>The following are the heads of a subscription which was laid before the<br />Committee of Correspondence at Boston.</em><br />WHEREAS,in our present Struggles with the British Admini-<br />stration, it is of the last Importance to have a free and safe<br />Communication throughout the whole Extent of English America, a<br />Channel established by an Act of the British Parliament for the express<br />Purpose of raising a Revenue here, and under the absolute Controul<br />of the British Minister, being both in Principle and Operation highly<br />dangerous; and whereas we are certified from several of the southern<br />Colonies that a Post OFFICE has been erected in Maryland and Penn-<br />sylvania, on the Principles of a voluntary Subscription, and we have<br />good Reason to believe the salutary Institution will be generally adopted<br />by all the intermediate Colonies, as well as those on both Extremes;<br />and whereas the said Institution, if generally adopted, will defeat one<br />Revenue Act, and obviate all its pernicious Consequences, will unite<br />all the Friends of America in one common Bond of Alliance, and reduce<br />the <em>Postage of Letters</em> one Third, as well as ensure the Transmisson of<br />interesting Advice to the Place of Destination: We the Subscribers do<br />severally promise to pay to the Postmaster who shall be hereafter appointed<br />by a major Vote of our Body the several Sums annexed to our Names,</p>
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<p>or to the Successour in said Office, to be by him, or them, employed in<br />furnishing Post Riders to the several Stages we may agree upon, and<br />securing himself, or Deputies, from any Losses and Damages that <br />accrue unto him, or them, by Means of their Offices; meaning and<br />understanding this present Instrument to be a Deposit and Security to the<br />said Postmaster, to be recoverable by him, in whole, or in Proportion to<br />the Sums subscribed, and to make up the Deficiencies, if any there<br />appear, to a Committee of our Body chosen to inspect Accounts, after<br />the whole Amount of the Monies received for Postage shall have been<br />placed to our Credit. In Testimony, &c.</p>
<p>WILLIAMSBURG, <em>May 5.<br />The Speech of His Excellency the Right Honourable</em> JOHN EARL <em>of</em><br />DUNMORE, <em>his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governour General of the Colony<br />and Dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same, to the</em> GENERAL<br />ASSEMBLY, <em>convened at the Capitol, on Thursday the 5th of May,<br />1774.</em></p>
<p><em>Gentlemen of the COUNCIL, Mr.</em> SPEAKER, <em>and Gentlemen of the</em><br />HOUSE of BURGESSES,<br />HAVING had nothing in particular Charge from his Majesty to offer<br />to your Consideration, I have consulted only your own Ease in the<br />Time of assembling you for the necessary Business of the Colony, in<br />which I recommend to you to proceed with that Despatch which the<br />publick Convenience requires.<br /><em>Mr.</em> SPEAKER, <em>and Gentlemen of the</em> House <em>of</em> BURGESSES,<br />I have not, at this Time, any Thing to require of you, but I hope<br />that your Resolutions, on the various Matters which shall be the Subject<br />of your Deliberation, may be influenced by Prudence and Moderation.<br /><em>Gentlemen of the</em> COUNCIL, <em>Mr.</em> SPEAKER, <em>and Gentlemen of the</em><br />HOUSE <em>of</em> BURGESSES.</p>
<p>My ardent Desire faithfully to promote the Service of his Majesty,<br />who ever evinces the Good of his people to be the first Object of his<br />Thoughts, will make me heartily concur with you in all Measures, and<br />assent to all such Laws, as shall be for the Welfare and true Interest of<br />this Country.</p>
<p><em>Extract of a Letter from</em> Gibraltar, <em>dated August</em> 28, 1773<br />"Wheat Sold last Spring at Malaga, Cadiz, and Seville, from<br />12 to 14. s. Sterling per Bushel; and if it had not been for the Ame-<br />rican Wheat and Flower, and some Supplies from the Island of<br />Sicily and the Barbary Coast, there would certainly have been a Famine<br />in Spain, all their old Resources being expended. Notwithstand-<br />ing which, till the new Crop came in, they were in very distressed<br />Circumstances; and even that yielded very scantily, as well as in the<br />South of France, so that it is imagined the Price of Wheat, &c. will be<br />as high in those Countries, the ensuing Year, as it was the last. The<br />Spanish Ministry are so sensible of the great Scarcity that they have made<br />several Contracts with the Nothern Parts of Europe, and are now upon<br />Terms with the Emperour of Morocco for a Supply of 300,000 Bushels<br />of Wheat; but there Precautions, it is thought, will very little affect the<br />present high Price of Wheat and Flower, both in Spain and at Marseilles,<br />where American Flower is now in high Repute, and probably will be<br />in very great Demand.”</p>
<p>By Captain Foster, of the Ship Sally, arrived in Potowmack River<br />from Glasgow, we learn that he took up at Sea the Crew of a Ship loaded<br />with Tobacco from Baltimore in Maryland, one Wylie Commander,<br />who had been four Days in the Longboat, but had the good Fortune to<br />have fine Weather all the Time, and Plenty of Provisions. The violent<br />Fatigue of Pumping, while on Board, forced the Blood out at their<br />Mouth and Ears; and although they threw all but the lower Tier of the<br />Tobacco over, they were unable to discover the Leak, which made it<br />necessary for them to quit the Vessel, which they saw go down quickly <br />after.</p>
<p>Captain Moodie, arrived in York River from Glasgow, informs that<br />on the 9th of April, in Latitude 36:30, Longitude 56, he fell in with a<br />Snow lying on her Broadside, which appeared to be very clean, had a red<br />Bottom, and tarred Sides; her Trysail was new, made of No.4. Canvas,<br />and stamped William Johnson, Sailmaker in Annapolis. He hoisted out<br />his Boat, and went on Board the Vessel, but found no living Creature<br />except a Cat, which he took from the main Topmast Head, and carried<br />her to his Vessel. He cut away-her Trysail and fore Topsail, which were<br />very much damaged by lying in the Water; and it was impcssible to see<br />the Vessel's Stern, so that he could not tell whether she had a Head<br />or not, nor could it be discovered what she was loaded with.</p>
<p><em>Marriages.</em>] Dr. ANDREW ANDERSON, to Miss BETSEY BURNET,<br />of New Kent County; an agreeable young Lady, with a handsome<br />Fortune.</p>
<p>Mr. ISAAC QUARLES, of King William, to Miss SOUTHERLAND,<br />of the same County, a Lady of considerable Fortune.</p>
<p>Mr. WILLIAM COWNE, to Miss BETSEY QUARLES, of said<br />County, a Lady whose Accomplishments cannot fail of rendering the<br />Marriage State completely happy.</p>
<p><em>Deaths</em>.] Reverend ROBERT YANCEY, Rector of Trinity Parish,<br />in Louisa County, after many. Years labouring under a tedious Illness.<br />His Candour, and exemplary Piety, render his Loss much regretted by<br />all who had the pleasure of his Acquaintance.</p>
<p><em>Entered in the Upper District of</em> JAMES <em>River.</em></p>
<p><em>May</em> 3. Ship Watt, William Bewsher, from Liverpool, with Euro-<br />pean Goods.</p>
<p>FRIDAY, <em>May</em> 6. This Day the two following Criminals received<br />Sentence of Death, at the Bar of the General Court, namely; Catharine<br />Peppers, from Bedford, for Murder, and John M'Clure, from Orange,<br />for Horsestealing. And John Conner, from New Kent, for Manslaugh-<br />ter, Henry Bullard, from Isle of Wight, for Manslaughter, and Michael<br />Wheatley, from Williamsburg, for Grand Larceny, were burnt in the<br />Hand.</p>
<p>This Day JOHN RANDOLPH, Esq; his Majesty's Attorney Ge-<br />neral, was chosen to represent the College of William & Mary in General<br />Assembly.</p>
<p>By the Northward Post, just arrived, we learn that the long expected<br />Tea Ship, Captain Lockyer, arrived at New York the 18th ult, who be-<br />ing informed that it was the sense of the Citizens that he should not pre-<br />sume to go near the Customhouse, and to make the utmost Despatch in<br />procuring the necessary Articles for his Voyage, very readily answered,<br />" That as the Consignees would not receive his Cargo, he would not go<br />" to the Customhouse, and would make all the Despatch he could to<br />" leave the City; upon which a Committee of Observation was imme-<br />diately appointed to go down in a Sloop to the Hook, there to remain<br />near the Tea Ship till she departed for London.___And that Advice being<br />received from Philadelphia that Captain Chambers, of the Ship London,<br />of New York, had taken on Board at London eighteen Boxes of fine<br />Tea, which were regularly cleared, and the Mark and Numbers taken<br />from the Cocket by Captain All of Philadelphia, the Committee and In-<br />habitants, upon that Information, determined to examine into the Mat-<br />ter with great Vigilance. As soon, therefore, as the Ship came into<br />the Hook, the Pilot asked the Captain if he had any Tea on Board,<br />who declared he had none. Upon this, two of the Committee of<br />Observation went on Board Captain Chambers, and informed him<br />of the Advices received of his having Tea, and demanded a Sight<br />of all his Cockets, which were accordingly given up; but the Cocket<br />for the Tea was not found among them, nor was the Mark or Number<br />on his Manifest. About four o'clock the Ship came to the Wharf,<br />when she was boarded by a Number of the Citizens. Captain Cham-<br />bers was interrogated relative to his having the Tea on Board, but<br />he still denied it. He was then told it was vain to deny it, for there was<br />good Proof of its being on Board, for it would be found, as there were<br />Committees appointed to open every Package, and that he had better be<br />open and candid about it, and demanded the Cocket for the Tea; upon<br />which he confessed it was on Board, and delivered the Cocket. The<br />Owners and the Committee immediately met at Mr. Francis's, where<br />Captain Chambers was ordered to attend. Upon examining him who<br />was the Shipper and Owner of the Tea, he declared that he was sole<br />Owner of it. After the most mature Deliberation, it was determined<br />to communicate the whole State of the Matter to the People, who<br />were convened near the Ship, which was accordingly done. The<br />Mohawks were prepared to do their Duty at a proper Hour, but<br />the Body of the People were so impatient, that, before it arrived, a<br />Number of them entered the Ship, about eight o'clock, took out the<br />Tea, which was at Hand, broke the Cases, and started their Contents<br />in the River, without doing any Damage to the Ship or Cargo. Several<br />Persons of Reputation were placed below, to keep Tally; and about<br />the Companion, to prevent ill disposed Persons from going below the<br />Deck. At ten, the People all dispersed in good Order, but in great<br />Wrath against the Captain ; and it was not without some Risk of his Life<br />that he escaped. Saturday, at eight in the Morning, all the Bells of the<br />City rang, pursuant to the Notice published on Thursday; and, about<br />nine, the greatest Number of People were collected, at and near the<br />Coffeehouse, that was ever known in the City. At a Quarter past</p>
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<p>nine the Committee came out of the Coffeehouse, with Captain<br />Lockyer; upon which, the Band of Musick attending, played <em>God<br />save she King.</em> Immediately there was a Call for Captain Chambers,<br />Where is he? Where is he? Captain Lockyer must not go till we<br />find Captain Chambers, to send him with the Teea Ship. This produced<br />Marks of Fear in Captain Lockyer, who imagined some Mischief<br />was intended him ; but, upon Assurances being given him to the<br />contrary, he appeared composed. The Committee, with the Musick,<br />conducted him, through the Multitude, to the End of Murray's Wharf<br />where he was put on Board the Pilot Boat, and wished a safe Passage;<br />upon which the Multitude gave loud Huzzas, and many Guns were fired,<br />expressive of their Joy at his Departure. Thus, to the great Mortifica-<br />tion of the secret and open Enemies of America, and the Joy of all the<br />Friends of Liberty and human Nature, the Union of these Colonies is<br />maintained in a Contest of the utmost Importance to their Safety and<br />Felicity.</p>
<p>Advertisements.</p>
<p><em>To the</em> CLERGY <em>of </em> VIRGINIA.<br />Reverend SIRS,<br />THINKING this a very proper Season for taking into Consideration<br />certain Matters in which the Clergy are most immediately and<br />deeply concerned, and finding several of my Brethren, whose Opinions<br />have great Weight with me, to be very confident that, if our whole Body<br />should be desired to meet, they would not at this Time show a general<br />Backwardness to honour the Request, I have come to a Resolution of<br />appointing, and do accordingly appoint, the <em>Thursday</em> after <em>Whitsunday</em><br />for the Clergy to convene upon at the College of <em>William</em> and <em>Mary.</em><br />When the Day appointed comes, I hope those who advised me to this<br />Measure will, with me, enjoy the Satisfaction of finding their Expectati-<br />ons fully answered, by being able to assemble with a very respectable<br />Number of their Fraternity, on an Occasion which they, as well as I<br />deem important. I am, with ardent Prayers for your real Welfare, and<br />the true Good of the Community, Reverend Gentlemen, your loving<br />and affectionate Brother, JOHN CAMM.<br />COLLEGE, <em>May</em> 5, 1774.</p>
<p>THE Treasurer, Trustees, and Subscribers<br />to the Fund for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of Cler-<br />gymen, collected last <em>Sunday,</em> from the two Audiences, 25l, 14.s. 5d.<br />for which they beg Leave to return their Thanks to the generous Contri-<br />butors. On the Day following they ordered 80l. to be distributed among<br />six Widows and the Orphans of four Clergymen, and appointed Officers<br />for the ensuing Year, namely, the Reverend Mess. <em>Jobn Camm</em>, Trea-<br />surer, <em>Price Davis, Devereux Jarratt, William Bland, Jon Bracken,<br />Thomas Price,</em> and <em>Thomas Lundie,</em> Trustees, <em>William Harrison,</em> Morning,<br />and <em>Robert Andrews,</em> Evening Preacher. The Clergy have a most grate-<br />ful Sense of the Presents of 20l. and 3l. 28. 6d. from two unknown<br />Persons, by the Hands of the Reverend Mr. <em>Henley.</em> This Acknowledg-<br />ment would have been made last year, had not the said charitable Con-<br />tributions come some Days too late to be inserted in our last Year's Ad-<br />vertisement.</p>
<p>WILLIAM THACKSTON, of <em>Lunen-<br />burg</em> County, takes this Method to forewarn all Persons from<br />taking an Assignment of a Bond, bearing Date <em>July</em> 1772, given by him<br />to one <em>John Chiles</em>, late of the said County, as he is determined not to pay<br />any Part of said Bond, the said <em>Chiles</em> not performing the Conditions for<br />which the said Bond was given. (2∥)</p>
<p>GLOUCESTER, <em>April</em> 27, 1774.<br />THE Subscriber has for Sale a few. Hogs-<br />heads of good old RUM, also a few Pipes and Hogsheads of<br />old <em>Madeira</em> WINE of the <em>London</em> and <em>New York</em> Qualities.<br />(2) JOHN SEAWELL.</p>
<p><em>To be</em> S O L D,<br />THE HOUSE and LOT in the back Street in<br /><em>Williamsburg</em>, now in the Possession of <em>Robert<br />Highland<br /></em>. The Terms may be known by applying<br />to <em>James Shield</em> in <em>York</em> County, or to the Subscriber<br />in <em>Charles City</em>.<br />2) JUDITH B. ARMISTEAD.</p>
<p>GLOUCESTER, <em>May</em> 4, 1774.<br />INTEND for England shortly.<br />JOSEPH DAVENPORT.</p>
<p>LAMB's Creek, <em>May</em> 2, 1774.<br />INTEND to leave the Colony immediately,<br />and shall return in a few Months.<br />(2∥) ANDREW WODROW.</p>
<p>AMELIA, <em>May</em> 2, 1774.<br />I INTEND to leave the Colony immediately.<br />(∥) HEZEKIAH FORD.</p>
<p>NORFOLK, MAY 3, 1774.<br />I INTEND to leave this Colony very soon.<br />JAMES WARDROP.</p>
<p>KING WILLIAM, <em>May</em> 1, 1774.<br />I INTEND to leave the Colony in a few<br />Weeks. JAMES BROWN.</p>
<p><em>To be</em> SOLD, <em>the first</em> Thursday <em>in</em> June, at Gloucester<br /><em>Courthouse</em>,<br />A TRACT of fine LAND lying on <em>Gwyn's</em> Island,<br />containing about 420 Acres. Twelve Months<br />Credit will be allowed, upon the Purchaser giving<br />Bond and good Security to<br />THOMAS NELSON, Junior.</p>
<p>MOST of the Bonds due to the Estate of <em>George<br />Christopher White</em>, of <em>Amelia</em> County, deceased,<br />having been due a considerable Time, it is expected<br />that Payment will be made the ensuing Meeting of<br />the Merchants in <em>Williamsburg</em>, after which Time<br />no Indulgence can be given.<br />BALFOUR & BARRAUD.</p>
<p>CAROLINE, <em>April<em> 30, 1774.<br />AS I intend soon to remove to <em>North Caro-<br />lina</em>, I shall be glad that every Person who thinks he has a Claim<br />against me would make it known. Those that are indebted to me, by<br />Account, are desired to settle the same. Mr. <em>John Taylor</em>, of this<br />County, will finish the Suits that I am engaged in; and any Payments<br />made to him for me will be allowed.<br />(∥) JOHN PENN.</em></em></p>
<p><em>Just Imported, and to be Sold by the Subscriber, on<br />very reasonable Terms, in</em> Williamsburg,<br />A GENTEEL Assortment of MILLINERY in the newest Taste,<br /><em>Mecklin, Brussels</em>, and Minionet Lace, Blond Ditto, a Variety of<br />White and Coloured Silks, Plain, Striped, and Sprigged Muslins,<br />Jewellery, Childbed Linen, Robes, Ladies and Gentlemens Silk and<br />Cotton Hose, <em>Didsbury's</em> Shoes, <em>Gresham's</em> Satin and Calimanco Ditto,<br />Ladies Black and White Riding Hats, and many other Articles.<br />JANE CHARLTON.</p>
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<p>ANY Person who has a good Negro COOK<br />WENCH to dispose of may be informed of a<br />Purchaser, by applying at the Post Office.</p>
<p><em>To be</em> SOLD at King William <em>Courthouse</em>, on Wed-<br />nesday <em>the</em> 11<em>th Instant</em> (May) <em>for ready Money,<br />by Virtue of a Writ of</em> Fieri Facias <em>and four Writs<br />of</em> Venditioni Exponas,<br />TWENTY valuable <em>Virginia</em> born SLAVES, belonging to Colonel<br /><em>John Quarles</em>, and <em>James Richeson</em>; to satisfy <em>Thomas Archer,<br />George Clarke, David Cocbran</em> & Co. <em>Andrew Cocbran</em> & Co. and <em>Tho-<br />mas Mallory</em>, by THOMAS ROSE,Sheriff.<br /><em>N. B</em>. The above will certainly be sold on the Day mentioned.</p>
<p><em>Just imported from</em> London, <em>and sold by the Subscriber,<br />at her Store opposite the</em> Raleigh <em>in</em> Williamsburg,<br /><em>on reasonable Terms, for ready Money only</em>,<br />A WELL chosen Assortment of the neatest Goods, consisting of fine<br />Thread and Blond Lace, white Satin and Lustring, blue Satin<br />and Sarcenet Petticoats, white Do. for Weddings, Satin and Queen Silk<br />Shoes, Muslin, Gauze, Catgut, and Wire, worked Linen, Ribands,<br />plain and ribbed Silk, Cotton and Thread Stockings, small Do. for<br />Children, Patent Net Aprons, equal in Beauty to Joining Lace, Silk<br />Gloves and Mits, Rolls and Curls, Tambour Sword Knots, Boys Bea-<br />ver and Hussar Caps, Ladies Riding Hats, Feathers, and Whips, Childrens<br />Sashes and Stays, a large Quantity of <em>Didsbury'</em>s Shoes, Sheneal, fine<br />Chip and Cane Hats, Fans, Cloaks, Gauze Handkerchiefs, Purses,<br />Bags and Puffs, Pearl for Work, Tureen, Punch, and Pap Ladles, Stone,<br />Silver, Gilt, and Pinchbeck Buckles, both Shoe and Knee, Paste, Gar-<br />net, Gold, and Black Stock Do. <em>India</em> Plate Salts, Do. Snuffers and<br />Snuff Pans, Silver Tea Spoons, Tea Tongs, Salt Shovels, Do. Coral and <br />Bells, Paste, Marcasite, Pearl, and Bead Necklaces and Earrings, Gold<br />Wires, Silver bowed Scissors and Silver tipped Sheaths, Lancet Cases,<br />Watch Chains and Keys, Combs, Pocket Books and Etwee Cases, Free-<br />mason and other Brooches, Paste Sprigs and Pins, Tooth Brushes, fine<br />Irish Wafers, Sword Canes and Pen Knives, black Bags and Roses, black<br />Pins, Stay Hooks, Thimbles, Silver Shoe Clasps, Fruit Knives, Dolls<br />and other Toys, with many other Articles too numerous to insert.<br />C. RATHELL.<br /><em>N. B.</em> At the same Place may be had an exceeding fine SILVER<br />WATCH, capped, and runs on Diamonds; also a beautiful GOLD<br />WATCH, with Gold Hands, and an engraved Case.</p>
<p>YORK TOWN, <em>May</em> 2, 1774.<br />THE Ship PLANTER, bound for London,<br />which now lies off York Town, has on Board 500 Hhds. of<br />Tobacco, and Craft out for 100 Hhds. more, will take in that Quantity,<br />on Liberty of Consignment, at 81. Sterling a Tun. I shall be much<br />obliged to Gentlemen, who may incline to ship, to send their Orders<br />immediately to me here; the Reason for my now wanting such a Num-<br />ber of Hogsheads being occasioned by fair Promises, and the Tobacco<br />afterwards given to other Ships.____There is exceeding good Accommo-<br />dation for Passengers on Board, and I shall certainly sail directly after the<br />ensuing Merchants Meeting. THOMAS LILLY</p>
<p>By SUBSCRIPTION.<br />A PURSE of SEVENTY FIVE POUNDS. To be run for at<br /><em>Cabin Point</em> on the fourth <em>Thursday</em> of this Instant (<em>May)</em> by any<br />Horse, Mare, or Gelding, carrying Weight for Age, according to the<br />Rules of Racing; two Mile Heats, the best two in three. A Non-Sub-<br />scriber to pay 11l. before he has a Right to start, as Entrance Money.<br />All Subscribers, starting a Horse, are to enter the Horse, the Day before<br />the Race, with <em>Francis Moreland</em>, and to pay 20s. Entrance Money, also<br />to bring proper Certificates of the Horses Age. The Entrance Money<br />to be run for the next Day, by the losing Horses of the preceding Day;<br />the same Distance, and carrying the same Weight. The above Purse to<br />be run for annually, during the Term of four Years. Any Person may<br />become a Subscriber, by applying to <em>Francis Moreland</em>, who wants a<br />Man as a WAITER that understands Accounts. Such a One coming<br />recommended will meet with Encouragement, for about eight Days.<br />(2)</p>
<p>THE Subscriber intending to settle over the<br /><em>Mountains</em>, makes him offer his Land in <em>Amelia</em> for Sale. There<br />are near 800 Acres (a little more than 1oo thereof subject to a Widow's<br />Dower) with a very good Dwelling-House, and all necessary Houses,<br />lately repaired, an extraordinary fine Apple and Peach Orchard of the<br />best kinds of Fruit, and Cherries of all Sorts. There are near 100 Acres<br />of Low Ground very suitable for a Meadow, on which is great Abun-<br />dance of fine Timber. The Purchaser may know the Terms by applying<br />to <em>Joseph Eggleston</em> in <em>Amelia</em>, adjoining the Land, <em>Richard Eggleston</em> in<br /><em>Cumberland</em>, or the Subscriber in <em>Frederick.</em><br />WILLIAM EGGLESTON.</p>
<p>JUST arrived in <em>Rappahannock</em> from <em>London</em>,<br />the <em>Planter</em>, Captain <em>Bowers</em>, with 76 healthy indented SERVANTS,<br />most of whom are very useful Tradesmen, Farmers, Husbandmen, &c.<br />The Sale will commence in <em>Fredericksburg</em>, on <em>Monday</em> the 16th of this<br />Instant <em>(May)</em> and continue until all are sold.____ The <em>Planter</em> is to load<br />with Tobacco at <em>Port Royal</em>, in the Interest of Mr. <em>Samuel Gist</em>. Those<br />Gentlemen who please to favour him with Consignments are requested to<br />send their Orders to <em>Edward Carter</em>, Esq; in F<em>redericksburg, Thomas Fett,<br />Esq; in <em>Leeds</em> Town, the Captain on Board, or the Subscriber in <em>Hanover</em>.<br />(2) WILLIAM ANDERSON.<br /><em>N. B.</em> The <em>Brilliant</em>, Captain <em>Miller</em>, in the same Employ, is expected <br />into York River within a few Days.</em></p>
<p>F O R S A L E,<br />One Thousand six Hundred and sixteen Acres of LAND, lying in<br />the lower End of Pittsylvania County, on <em>Banister</em> River; the Land<br />is good for either Tobacco or Grain, but particularly Grain, it being<br />very level. It lies convenient to two Water Mills, not above three Miles<br />from either, and within the same Distance of a Church, and is thought<br />by good Judges to be one of the best Situations in the County for raising<br />a Stock of Cattle, Horses, &amp:c. being within a Mile of <em>Lightfoot'</em>s Mea-<br />dows, where grows such a vast Quantity of Forage that the under Grass<br />continues green the whole Winter, there being a constant Verdure, so<br />that there is no Occasion to lay up much Winter Provision for your<br />Cattle, &c. There is also Plenty of Fish to be caught at the smallest<br />Expense and Trouble, by Means of a small Stone Dam across <em>Banister</em><br />River. I will sell it altogether or in Parcels, and give long Credit for the<br />best part of the Money. The Land will be shown by Mr. <em>William Todd</em>,<br />or Mr. <em>John Cox,</em> living near the Premises, and the Terms known of the<br />Subscriber, in King William County,<br />(∥) WILL. PETERS MARTIN.</p>
<p>To be S O L D,<br />A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, lying in the lower End of <em>Amberst</em><br />County, on <em>James</em> River, containing upwards of 1000 Acres.<br />nearly adjoining the Land of Dr. <em>William Cabbell</em>, running near three<br />Miles on the River, with an Island adjacent, containing between thirty<br />and forty Acres, to be sold with or without the said Tract. There is a<br />Plantation thereon in good Order for Cropping, sufficient for ten or<br />twelve Hands, a White Shad Fishery, and Plenty of Lime Stone for<br />building. Any Person inclinable to purchase may know the Terms by<br />applying to the Subscriber in <em>Henrico</em>, who is one of the Trustees of Mr.<br /><em>John Howard.</em> THOMAS PROSSER.</p>
<p>To be S O L D,<br />A TRACT of LAND on <em>Mayo</em> Creek, <em>Halifax</em> County, containing<br />364 Acres, about 150 of which are rich Low Grounds. One Half<br />of the Money to be paid at Christmas, the other Half twelve Months<br />after. JOHN SULLENS.</p>
<p>To be SOLD, on Friday the <em>27th Instant</em>(May)<br /><em>before the Raleigh <em>Tavern</em>,<br />EIGHT Hundred Acres of very valuable LAND lying in <em>Kingston</em><br />Parish, <em>Gloucester</em> County, near <em>New Point Comfort</em>, which is well<br />timbered with Pine and White Oak. Upon it there is a Dwelling House<br />with two Brick Chimnies, all convenient Houses, one Peach, and three<br />Apple Orchards.____ At the same Time will be sold thirty likely <em>Virginia</em><br />born SLAVES. GEORGE W. PLUMMER.</em></p>
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<p>Wants Employment,<br />ONE who understands keeping a COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,<br />and can be well recommended. Any Person in Want of such a<br />One may know the Terms, and the Advertiser's Name, by Application<br />to Mr. John Tunsall<br />, Clerk of <em>King & Queen</em>. (∥)</p>
<p>On the 3oth of March made her Escape<br />out of the Jail of <em>Prince George</em> (in Company with a Wench be-<br />longing to Mrs. <em>Posey</em>) a Negro Woman named BETTY, about five<br />Feet three Inches high, twenty one Years old, of a yellow Complexion ;<br />had on a <em>Virginia</em> Cloth Gown, white Dimity and striped <em>Virginia</em> Cloth<br />Petticoat, and Osnabrug Shirt. She had a Pass when committed, and<br />was endeavouring to pass for a free Woman. I will give 20s. Reward,<br />besides the Allowance by Law, to any person who brings her to me in<br />New Kent, near <em>Bottom</em>'s Bridge. JOHN MOSS.</p>
<p>MAY 3, 1774.<br />RUN away from the Subscriber, living at<br />Cabin Point in <em>Surry</em> County, on the 27th ult. a Negro Fellow<br />named TOM, about 33 Years of Age, has something of an impediment<br />in his Speech, has followed the Sea for about eight or nine Years, and<br />is well known by many of the Gentlemen in <em>Norfolk</em> and <em>Portsmouth</em>. I<br />will give 5l. Reward to any Person who shall apprehend and convey him<br />to me, or 31. to have him secured in any of his Majesty's Jails and Notice<br />given me thereof, or 151. if apprehended out of the Colony and conveyed<br />to me; and as I imagine he will endeavour to make out of the Country,<br />I forewarn all Masters of Vessels from carrying him out, as they must<br />answer the contrary at their Peril.<br />JOHN AUSTIN FINNIE.</p>
<p>WILLIAMSBURG, <em>May</em> 4, 1774.<br />STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the Sub-<br />scriber, on the 18th of last Month, a BAY MARE about thirteen<br />or fourteen Hands high, with a hanging Mane, short and very thick, a<br />Star in her Forehead, about five Years old, if any Brand unknown, trots<br />and gallops, and has good Spirit. Whoever brings her to me that have<br />TWENTY SHILLINGS. SARAFINO FORMICOLA.</p>
<p>TAKEN up, in <em>Isle of Wight</em>, a RED STEER marked with a Crop,<br />Slit, and Nick, in the left Ear, and a Crop in the right, and ap-<br />pears to be about six Years old. Posted, and appraised to 31. 10s.<br />(∥) JEREMIAH GODWIN.</p>
<p><em>Wanted Immediately</em>,<br />A SOBER JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER who<br />understands Mens and Womens Work. Such a<br />One will meet with good Encouragement by applying<br />to me, in <em>Williamsburg</em>.<br />(2) JOHN SCLATER.</p>
<p>FOR SALE<br />A VALUABLE Tract of LAND in <em>Kingston Parish, Gloucester</em> County,<br />containing 500 Acres, lying on a large Creek which makes out of<br /><em>East</em> River, a fine Place for Fish and Oysters. There is Land cleared<br />sufficient for six Hands, an Overseer’s House, and other out Buildings.<br />The uncleared Land abounds with a great Quantity of White Oak and<br />Pine Timber; the Timber supposed, by good Judges, to be worth 1000l.<br />WILLIAM PLUMMER.</p>
<p>STOLEN from the PALACE, about four<br />Months ago, a BULL DOG of a dark brown Colour, with some<br />White on his Neck and Breast, had an Iron Collar, and answers to the<br />Name of <em>Glasgow</em>___Stolen likewise, about six Weeks ago, two brown<br />and white Puppies of the POINTER BREED, a Dog and Bitch, with<br />long Tails.___A Reward of 20s. will be given for each, upon their<br />being brought to the Post Office, <em>Williamsburg</em>.</p>
<p>WILLIAMSBURG, <em>April</em> 28, 1774.<br />AS I intend leaving the Colony about the<br />last of next Month, and to return some Time in <em>October,</em> I think<br />it necessary to acquaint my Customers that the Business in the Meanwhile<br />will be carried on by my Son <em>William Nicolson</em>, whom I flatter myself<br />will use his best Endeavours to give general Satisfaction.<br />ROBERT NICOLSON.</p>
<p><em>This Day was published, and to be</em> SOLD <em>at both<br />Printing Offices, Price 2s. 6d.<br />A CANDID REFUTATION of the HERESY imputed by Ro. C. NICHOLAS, Esq; to the<br />Reverend S. HENLEY.</em></p>
<p>NORFOLK, <em>April</em> 21, 1774.<br />NOTICE is hereby given, that a Number<br />of Vessels will be wanted this summer to bring about 6000 Tuns<br />of STONE from Mr. <em>Brooke</em>'s Quarry on <em>Rappahannock</em>, and land the<br />same on <em>Cape Henry</em>, for the Lighthouse. Any Person, or Persons, in-<br />clinable to engage in such Work, are desired to treat with <em>Matthew<br />Pbripp, Paul Loyall</em>, and <em>Thomas Newton</em>, Esqrs. The Directors of the<br />Lighthouse will also be glad to purchase one or two FLAT BOT-<br />TOMED VESSELS, from 80 to 120 Tuns Burthen.<br />(tf) BASSETT MOSELEY.</p>
<p>THE Subscriber begs Leave to inform the<br />Publick, that he still continues to keep TAVERN a little below<br />the College, and can entertain ten or twelve Gentlemen genteelly, with<br />good Stabling, &c. for their Horses. All those who please to favour<br />him with their custom may depend upon being used in the best Manner,<br />by their humble Servant,<br />(2) CUTHBERT HUBARD.</p>
<p>HANOVER, <em>March</em> 24, 1774.<br />I SOME Time ago purchased a Tract of<br />Land in <em>Spotsylvania</em> County of one <em>Joseph Herndon</em>, and have paid<br />him all the Consideration Money, except 100l, which becomes due in<br /><em>April</em> next, for which the said <em>Herndon</em> has my Bond with Mr. <em>Garrett<br />Minor</em> Security, this is therefore to forewarn any Person from taking<br />an Assignment of the said Bond, as I am assured he cannot make me a<br />good Title to the Land. AARON FONTANE.</p>
<p>ALL Persons who have any Demands<br />against the Estate of <em>Joseph Royall</em>, deceased, either by Deeds of<br />Trust, Mortgages, Bonds, &c. are desired to make them known imme-<br />diately; and those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate<br />Payment, as no Indulgence can be granted.<br />( 2∥) PETER EPES, Sheriff.</p>
<p>YORK Town, <em>April</em> 25.<br />WILLIAM DAVIS, Tailor, begs Leave<br />to inform the Publick that he carries on his Business in this<br />Place, and will be much obliged to those who may please to favour him<br />with their Custom (especially such as he is indebted to) as he will ever<br />make it his Study to pay a strict Attention to their commands___He<br />will furnish the following Articles complete, for ready Money, <em>viz</em>.<br />A Suit of best superfine Cloth, middle Size, 71. 10s. Do. of Casimir, 81.<br />Do. of Duroy, lined through, 41. 5s. Do. of Sagathy, lined, 41. 15s.<br />A best Bath Coating Surtout Coat, 21. 18s. A Barb Coating Coat and<br />Waistcoat, 31. IOS.___He will likewise wait upon any Gentlemen, within<br />twenty or thirty Miles, to serve them; and he makes LADIES RIDING<br />DRESSES, in the genteelest Manner.( 2∥)</p>
<p>HANOVER Town, <em>April</em> 20, 1774.<br />GERMAN OSNABRUGS, ROLLS, and several<br />Bales of RUSSIA DRILLINGS, to be sold at<br />a low Advance, for ready Money or short Credit, by<br />THOMAS SIMPSON.</p>
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<p>TREASURY OFFICE, <em>April</em> 26, 1774<br /><em>IT having been represented to me that Doubts are<br />entertained in several Parts of the Country of the<br />Goodness of some of the Treasury Notes of the<br />last Emission, because there are found double Numbers<br />of some of the Bills, I think it necessary to inform<br />the Publick that the upper Number of each Bill only<br />denotes the Number of the Book out of which it was<br />taken, and that the lower Number shows the Series of<br />the Bill; both of which are of singular Use to the<br />Treasury, where the original Books, with their Counter<br />Checks, are carefully preserved. The paper on which<br />the Money was impressed consisted of single Slips,<br />each containing two Bills; fifty of those Slips were bound<br />in separate Books, which were numbered from Book 1<br />to 78 inclusive; so that, of the Notes in Circulation,<br />there may be found one Hundred, whose upper Numbers<br />are the same, though the lower Numbers are all<br />different. The Manner in which it was proposed to<br />fill up these Bills was explained, and universally<br />approved, at the last Session of Assembly, and I did<br />not suppose the smallest Doubts could arise in any<br />Part of the Country. I have endeavoured to trace<br />every Report that has been circulated to the Prejudice<br />of the new Money, and can truly declare that I have<br />not the least Reason to suspect that any of it has been<br />counterfeited. I will not presume to say it is impossible<br />to be done ; but am hopeful that the great Difficulties,<br />which must attend it, have discouraged even an At-<br />tempt. These Bills, however, will be very speedily<br />called in, and I am persuaded that all Doubts and <br />Scruples will be effectually removed.<br />(2) RO. C. NICHOLAS, Treasurer.</em></p>
<p>TAKEN up, in <em>Dinwiddie</em>, a SORREL HORSE about four Feet<br />ten Inches high, four Years old this Spring, has some white Hairs<br />in bis Forehead, paces slow, but has no Brand perceivable. Posted,<br />and appraised to 151. (∥) JOHN WILLIAMSON.</p>
<p>THE Subscriber has for Sale on the most<br />reasonable Terms, and to be entered upon immediately, a<br />valuable Tract of LAND lying on both sides of <em>Turable</em> Creek in<br /><em>Halifax</em> County, within two Miles of the Courthouse, containing 702<br />Acres, about 100 of which are cleared Land, under a good Fence; there<br />is on the said Land a good Dwelling House completely finished, a Dairy,<br />Kitchen, Quarter, and sundry Tobacco Houses, all new. I have also<br />for Sale 402 Acres of WOODLAND, lying on both sides of <em>Straight<br />Stone</em> Creek, in the lower End of <em>Pittsylvania</em> County, For Terms<br />apply to the Subscriber, on the first Plantation.<br />(∥) NATHANIEL HUNT.</p>
<p>WILLIAMSBURG, <em>April 28</em>, 1774.<br />THE Subscribers beg Leave to inform the<br />Publick that they have lately opened Shop next Door below<br />Mr. <em>Anderson</em>'s Tavern, where they make and sell all kinds of JEWEL-<br />LERY, GOLD and SILVER WORK, MOURNING RINGS, &c.<br />on the most reasonable Terms. those who please to favour them with their<br />Business may rely on its being faithfully discharged, by their humble<br />Servants, JOHN & WILLIAM ROWSAY.</p>
<p>VIRGINIA, fc.<br /><em>At a General Court held at the</em> CAPITOL <em>the</em><br />23<em>d</em> of April, 1774.<br /><em>George Riddell</em> and <em>Jaquelin Ambler</em>, Plaintiffs,<br />against<br /><em>Perkins, Buchanan</em>, and <em>Brown</em>, late of <em>London</em>, Merchants,<br /><em>William Goosley, Thomas Adams, Sampson & George<br />Matthews, Patrick Coutts, Amos & James Ladd, William<br />Acrill, Ryland Randolph, Major Wilcox, & Co. Thomas<br />Stewart, James Watt, Meriwether Smith, William Smith,<br />Carter Braxton, Corbin Griffin, Samuel Griffin</em>, and<br /><em>William Grifin</em>, Defendants,<br />In Chancery.</p>
<p>THE Defendants, <em>Perkins, Buchanan</em>, and <em>Brown</em>, being beyond Sea,<br />on the Motion of the plaintiffs, by their Counsel, it is ordered that<br />the other Defendants, who have Effects of the said <em>Perkins, Bucbanan</em>,<br />and <em>Brown</em>, in their Hands, as is suggested, do not pay the said Effects<br />to the Defendant <em>Goosley</em>, or any other person, nor convey away or secrete<br />the same, until the farther Order or Decree of this Court concerning such Ef-<br />fects; that the said Defendants, <em>Perkins, Buchanan</em>, and <em>Brown</em>, do appear<br />here on the first Day of the next Court, to answer the Bill of the Plaintiffs,<br />and that a Copy of this Order be, within fifteen Days, inserted in the<br /><em>Virgina</em> Gazette for two Months successively, and published on some <br />Lords Day, immediately after divine Service, in the Church of the Parish<br />of <em>Henrico</em>, in the County of <em>Henrico</em>, and be also posted up at the front<br />Door of the Capitol, in the City of <em>Williamsburg</em>. BEN. WALLER.</p>
<p><em>To be</em> SOLD <em>to the highest Bidder at</em> Henrico <em>Court<br />house, in</em> Richmond, <em>on</em> Monday <em>the</em> 6<em>th of</em> June,<br />THE TENEMENT lately occupied by Mr. <em>James Buchanan</em>, on<br />Part of which <em>Byrd</em>'s Warehouses now stand. It may, with Con-<br />venience, be divided into three separate Tenements, one of which will<br />include a very good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Smokehouse, Dairy, and<br />a Garden under good Paling. The second will include a very good Brick<br />Store, a large commodious Lumberhouse, and the Reversion of <em>Byrd</em>'s<br />Warehouses. The third joins the Lands of Colonel <em>Thomas Turpin</em>,<br />whereon are the Houses now in the Tenancy of Mess. <em>Trents</em> and Mr.<br /><em>Powell</em>. There is a good Stable on this Lot, and a large new House that<br />may, at a small Expense, be converted into a Dwelling-House, or Store.<br />The Situation of these Lots, and Convenience of the Houses, will suffici-<br />ently recommend them to those who view them. They will be sold<br />altogether or separately, which ever shall appear most advisable. Half of<br />the Money to be paid at, or before, the Meeting in <em>November </em> next, and<br />the Remainder by the first of <em>May</em> 1775. The Bonds to bear Interest<br />from the Date, unless the Agents of Mess. <em>James</em> and <em>Robert Donald</em>, and<br />Co. should agree upon other Terms on the Day of Sale. Any Person in-<br />clining to purchase may be shown the Premises, and know the Terms at<br />large, by applying to Mr. <em>James Buchanan</em>.<br />JAMES MILLER.<br />** All those indebted to the said Mess. <em>James and Robert Donald</em><br />and Co. for Dealings with Mr. <em>James Buchanan</em>, at their Stores in <em>Rich-<br />mond, Albemarle</em>, and <em>Amberst</em>, are once more requested to make speedy<br />Payment; and as many Accounts are yet standing open, particularly at<br />their Store in <em>Richmond</em>, those concerned are desired to close the same im-<br />mediately, otherwise longer Indulgence cannot be given.</p>
<p><em>To be</em> SOLD <em>by the Subscriber, at</em> Stafford <em>Courthouse,<br />on the second Monday in</em> June, <em>if fair, otherwise<br />first fair Day</em>,<br />THREE TRACTS of LAND adjoining each other, and lying in<br /><em>Stafford</em> County, on <em>Potowmack</em> Creek, on one of which is a very<br />commodious Tavern, and other necessary Houses, Garden, &c. within<br />a few Yards of the Courthouse. The Situation is very advantageous for<br />the Publican Business, and remarkable for Fish and Fowl. Fifteen<br />Acres of the Land were laid down in Timothy about four Years ago, and<br />there are very near forty Acres of Marsh, which might be early reclaimed,<br />at a asmall Expense. The Terms will be made known on the Day of Sale,<br />(5) GEORGE DENT, Junior.</p>
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<p>P O E T S CO R N E R.<br />S I M P L I C I T Y.<br />THE King (God bless him! ) is an honest Man;<br />To the Queen's Virtues Envy's Self is just;<br />I'll praise him sometimes, as I sometimes can,<br />And praise her always, as I always must.<br />Look, Jessy, what a busy bustling World !<br />What India Scenes of Plunder and Debate!<br />What Realms and States in dire Confusion hurled,<br />Impelled by savage Pride, and more than savage Hate!<br />Here the stern Russian raves with horrid Speed,<br />See there the Turks advancing Half the Way;<br />Grim Death applauds the Scene, and takes his Meed<br />By Thousands and ten Thousands in a Day.<br />Was it for this, vain Man, that God design'd<br />His fair Creation with such wondrous Art!<br />Was it for this he gave th' immortal Mind,<br />And stamp'd the heavenly Form and feeling Heart!<br />Oh! if War's horrid Storm its Rage must pour,<br />Far may it howl from this our humble Shed;<br />At Distance may we hear the savage Roar<br />Of human Tigers, that with Blood are fed!<br />Tir'd of the Scene, with Pleasure I return,<br />Dear peaceful Home! to rest my Mind on thee;<br />For thee, with Gratitude to Heaven I burn,<br />Which gave me all, for thou art all to me.<br />Bless'd be that gracious Power who kindly laid,<br />From the World's Sea, my little Bark ashore;<br />Gave me Content in still Retirement's Shade,<br />And bade my Heart be happy and be poor.<br />That gave me thee, my Jessy, thee, my Wife!<br />Well pleas'd I dwell upon that tender Name,<br />Which speaks th' endearing Ties of social Life,<br />In Titles nobler than the Rolls of Fame.<br />You smile, my Jessy, at my full fond Heart;<br />Love forms these Smiles, but Business of the Day<br />Demands my Care, then kiss me ere we part.<br />Here, Hannah, take these Breakfast Things away.</p>
<p><em>To be</em> SOLD <em>to the highest Bidder, before the</em> Raleigh<br />T<em>avern, at the Meeting of the Merchants in</em> Wil-<br />liamsburg,<br />A TRACT of LAND on <em>Chickahominy</em> River, in <em>James City</em> County,<br />containing upwards of 650 Acres, just above <em>Barrett</em>'s Ferry, and<br />about twelve Miles from <em>Williamsburg</em>. It is good for Grain or Tobacco,<br />a fine Place for Stock, Fishing, and Fowling. The Terms of Payment<br />will be published a few Days before the Day of Sale, and a Plan of the<br />Land shown by GOODRICH BOUSH.<br />NORFOLK, <em>April</em> 25, 1774.</p>
<p>RICHMOND Town, HENRICO County.<br />RUN away, on <em>Thursday</em> the 21st of <em>April</em>,<br />two indented Servants, one named CHARLES BUTLER, an<br /><em>Englishman</em>, by Trade a Saddler and Harness Maker, five Feet nine Inches<br />high, well made, has very black Hair, and a remarkable black Beard; had<br />on, when he went away, a dark coloured <em>Bath</em> Coating Waistcoat, a<br />Pair of <em>Russia</em> Drab Breeches, a pair of Black Do. white Thread and<br />Worsted Stockings. The other named THOMAS FARRILL, an <em>Irish-<br />man</em>, by Trade a Tanner, five Feet seven or eight Inches high, stout<br />made; had on, and took with him, an old green Coat, a Pair of old<br />white Breeches, white Shirt, old Worsted Stockings, and old Shoes.<br />Whoever takes up the said Servants, and secures them in any Jail so that<br />I get them again, thall have 31. for the Saddler, and 40s. for the Tanner,<br />besides what the Law allows; and if brought to <em>Richmond</em>, all reasonable<br />Charges will be paid by. MILES TAYLOR.</p>
<p>T'AKEN up, in <em>Dorcester</em> County, <em>Mary-<br />land</em>, a likely <em>Virginia</em> born NEGRO WOMAN named DOLL<br />has a Scar under her left Eye, the Toes which ought to be largest are<br />smaller than the others, and they ride over one another. She was taken<br />up the 17th of <em>January</em> last, and says she ran away from <em>Gloscow Neck</em>,<br />in <em>Virginia</em>. She has been advertised in the <em>Maryland</em> Gazette. The<br />Owner may have her of the Subscriber, on the Mouth of <em>Hungar</em> River,<br />on proving his Property, and paying as the Law directs.<br />(∥) WILLIAM TRAVISS.</p>
<p>TAKEN up, in <em>Halifax</em>, two WHITE SOWS, with some black<br />Spots, marked with a smooth Crop in the left Ear, and a Crop<br />and a Slit in the right; also five SHOATS unmarked, spotted black and<br />white, and about a Year old. Posted, and appraised to 30S.<br />(∥) WILLIAM WILEY.</p>
<p>TAKEN up, in <em>Prince Edward</em>, a GRAY HORSE about ten Years<br />old, four Feet five or fix Inches high, a hanging Mane and Switch<br />Tail, and branded on the near Buttock, as near as can be made out, CM<br />in a Piece. Posted, and appraised to 71. 10s.<br />(∥) JOHN WILBOWIN.</p>
<p>TAKEN up, in <em>Amelia</em>, a DARK GRAY MARE about thirteen<br />Hands high, two Years old, a Star in her Forehead, and branded<br />on the near Buttock Φ. Posted, and appraised to 5l.<br />CHRLES IRBY.</p>
<p>TAKEN up, in <em>Prince Edward</em>, a DARK BROWN STEER about<br />three Years old, marked with a Crop and Half Crop in the left<br />Ear, and a Crop, Hole, and Slit, in the right. Posted, and appraised<br />to 30s. (∥) WILLIAM PURNALL</p>
<p>TAKEN up, in <em>Bedford</em>, a BLACK HORSE about six Years old,<br />about four Feet five Inches high, a Star in his Forehead, hanging<br />Mane and Switch Tail, paces, trots, and gallops very well, and branded<br />on the near Buttock K. Posted, and appraised to 61.<br />(∥) ABRILL MEAD.</p>
<p>THE Fair in <em>Richmond</em> Town begins the<br />second <em>Thursday</em> in May (being the 12th) the Purse will be<br />run for the first Day of the Fair, by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, car-<br />rying Weight for Age, according to the Rules of Racing. Certificates<br />will be expected for the Age of the Horses, &c. Any Horse under Size,<br />will be allowed Weight for Size. All Horses, &c. to be entered with<br /><em>James Gunn,</em> the Day before.<br /><em>N. B.</em> Any Person that is inclined to start a Horse may become a<br />Subscriber, by sending a Line to <em>James Gunn</em>.</p>
<p>(<em>For</em> SALE, <em>and to be seen in</em> Williamsburg, <em>from the<br />first of</em> May, <em>and for some Time after, the high<br />blooded Horse</em><br />M A S T E R S T E P H E N.<br />He is young, strong, and large; has a good<br />Bottom, and runs fast. Whoever may be inclinable to<br />know his Pedigree, or to see him, may be satisfied by<br />applying to <em>Phil: L. Lee</em>, at his House in <em>Williams-<br />burg.</em></p>
<p>NORFOLK, <em>April</em> 18, 1774.<br />TAKEN up, and stored by the Subscriber,<br />after lying two Days and Nights on the Wharf without Doors,<br />a Hogshead of RUM. The Owner may have it on proving his Property<br />and paying Charges. JOHN SCHAW.</p>
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<p>F O R S A L E,<br />FOUR Half Acre LOTS in the Town of <em>Richmond</em>, lying near the<br />Middle of that part of the Town as present inhabited. These Lots<br />are very level, and form a Square fronting a Street each Way. For Terms<br />apply to <em>Thomas Stegar</em> in <em>Cumberland</em>, or the Subscriber in <em>Manchester</em>.<br />JAMES LYLE.</p>
<p><em>To be</em> SOLD <em>to the highest Bidder, at</em> Goochland<br /><em>Courthouse, on</em> Monday the 20<em>th</em> of June, <em>being<br />Court Day</em>,<br />A TRACT of rich well timbered Land lying opposite to <em>Elk Isand</em>,<br />in the said County, belonging to the Estate of Mr. <em>John Smith</em>,<br />deceased, containing 2000 Acres, which will be put up in four separate<br />Lots Likewise a Tract containing between 3 and 400 Acres, lying<br />on both sides the <em>Little Bird</em> Creek, near the Head thereof, in said<br />County. Those Lands having been fully described in a former Adver-<br />tisement, renders it unnecessary here. The Time of Payment will be<br />made known on the Day of Sale, and Bonds with good Security required<br />of the Purchasers, by<br />(tf ) WILLIAM ANDERSON, Executor.<br /><sup>*</sup>*<sup>*</sup> The Purchasers at the different Sales of the Negroes and personal<br />Estate of <em>Joseph</em> and <em>Jobn Smith</em>, deceased, are desired to take Notice<br />that their Bonds will, in a very short Time, become payable, and that<br />no Indulgence can, or will, be allowed to any Person. I thall constantly<br />attend at the County Courts of <em>Henrico</em> and <em>Hanover</em>, and the Meeting of<br />Merchants in <em>Williamsburg</em>, in order to receive Payment. Those who<br />have open Accounts on the Books of <em>John Smitb</em>, deceased, are once<br />more requested to come and settle.</p>
<p>F I V E P O U N D S REWARD.<br />RUN away from the Subscriber, in <em>Fairfax</em> County, the 4th Instant<br />(<em>April</em>) near the little Falls of <em>Potowmack</em>, a likely Country born<br />Negro Fellow, named GEORGE, straight made; had on, when he<br />went away, an old Cotton Jacket pretty much wore on the left Shoul-<br />der, a Pair of old gray Broadcloth Breeches with some Silver Twist But-<br />tons on them, a middling fine old white Shirt, a Pair of old white Cotton<br />Stockings, a Pair of <em>British</em> made Shoes about Half wore, with a Pair of<br />plain Iron Buckles in them, and a Boy's Leather Cap. He is a slow<br />spoken Fellow, was formerly the Property of one <em>John Higbtower</em> in<br /><em>Carolina</em>, whose firm Bill of Sale I have in my Possession, and he is sup-<br />posed to have gone that Way. Any Person who will apprehend the said<br />Fellow and commit him to Jail, or bring him to me, shall have the above<br />Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid.<br />(∥) JOHN HUNTER.</p>
<p>ROCKY MILL, HANOVER County, <em>April</em> 14, 1774.<br />RUN away from the Subscribers, on the<br />27th of <em>March</em>, two indented Servant Men, namely, JOSEPH<br />GOTHARD, by Trade a Cooper, has a Scar over one of his Eyes and<br />Ankles; had on a Drab coloured Frieze Tacket, with Metal Buttons, old<br />Leather Breeches, a Half worn Har, a Pair of Sale Hose, and a pair of<br />coarse Shoes. THOMAS JACKSON, by Trade a Coachman, about<br />thirty Years of Age, of a ruddy Countenance, about five Feet eight<br />Inches high, with light Hair; had on an old Hat, dark Broadcloth Coat<br />much patched, an old <em>Virginia</em> Cloth blue twilled Jacket, with Pewter<br />Buttons, without Sleeves, a Pair of very narrow Duck Trousers patched<br />on each Knee with new Osnabrugs, a pair of Country Shoes, and black<br />Hose. Whoever will deliver both the above mentioned Servants at <em>New-<br />castle</em>, or the above mentioned Place, shall receive 5l. or 50s. for either,<br />if taken in the Colony; and if in any other, reasonable Satisfaction willbe<br />made by the Subscribers. JOHN SYME.<br />(tf) JOHN CHRENSHAW.</p>
<p>WILLIAM ASHBURN, Cutler from<br /><em>London,</em> has opened Shop near the Capitol in <em>Williamsburg,</em> and<br />makes and sells all sorts of Knives, Razors, Scissors, Surgeons Instru-<br />ments, and Box and Spring Fleams on a new Construction, which are<br />much approved by the most eminent Farriers in <em>Great Britain</em>; also<br />grinds and repairs all sorts of Edge Tools in the above Branch, cleans<br />Fire Arms, and makes Springs and Screws for Do. All such as please<br />to favour him with their Custom may depend on the utmost Punctuality<br />and reasonable Charges, and Commissions from the Country duly<br />executed.___Razor Strops made and dressed.___Direct to the Care<br />of Mr. <em>George Simmons</em>, Peruke Maker.</p>
<p>CAMPBELL T H O M S O N,<br />HERALD AND COACH PAINTER,<br />TAKES this Method to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen that he<br />has opened Shop opposite the new <em>Hospital</em>, in <em>Williamsburg</em>, where<br />he carries on the Painting Business; he likewise paints all kinds of Land-<br />scapes with Accuracy, and repairs all kinds of Painting and Gilding in<br />the most elegant Manner. Those who please to employ him may de-<br />pend on a full Exertion of his Abilities to give general Satisfaction.<br /><em>N. B.</em> He will take a Negro Boy as an Apprentice.</p>
<p>NEABSCO FURNACE, <em>April</em> 1, 1774.<br />RUN away from the <em>Neabsco Furnace</em>, on<br />the 16th of last Month, a light coloured Mulatto Man named<br />BILLY or WILL, the Property of the Honourable <em>John Taylor, Esquire.<br />When I tell the Publick that he is the same Boy, who, for many Years,<br />used to wait on me in my Travels through this and the neighbouring<br />Province, and, by his Pertness, or rather Impudence, was well known<br />to almost all my Acquaintances, there is the less Occasion for a particular<br />Description of him. However, as he is now grown to the size of a Man,<br />and has not attended me for some Time past, I think it not amiss to say<br />that he is a very likely young Fellow, about twenty Years old, five Feet<br />nine Inches high, stout and strong made, has a remarkable Swing in his<br />Walk, but is much more so by a surprising Knack he has of gaining the good<br />Graces of almost every Body who will listen to his bewitching and<br />deceitful Tongue, which seldom or ever speaks the Truth; has a small<br />Scar on the right side of his Forehead, and the little Finger of his right<br />Hand is quite straight by a Hurt he got when a Child. He had on when<br />he went away a blue Fearnought and an under Jacket of green Baize,<br />Cotton Breeches, Osnabrug Shirt, a mixed blue Pair of Stockings, a Pair<br />of Country made Shoes, and yellow Buckles. From his Ingenuity, he<br />is capable of doing almost any Sort of Business, and for some Years past<br />has been chiefly employed as a Founder, a Stone Mason, and a Miller, as<br />Occasion required; one of which Trades, I imagine, he will, in the Cha-<br />racter of a Freeman, profess. I have some Reason to suspect his tra-<br />velling towards <em>James</em> River, under the Pretense of being sent by me on<br />Business. Whoever apprehends the said Mulatto Slave, and brings him<br />to me, or to his Master, the Honourable <em>Jobn Taylor</em> of <em>Mount Airy</em>, or<br />secures him so as to be had again, shall have double what the Law allows,<br />and all reasonable Charges paid by<br />(tf) THOMAS LAWSON.</em></p>
<p>NORFOLK, <em>March</em> 26, 1774.<br />THE Subscribers have lately received from<br />the CARRON MANUFACTORY, in <em>Scotland</em>, a small Con-<br />signment of NAILS, from 4d. to 3od. which they will sell on short<br />Credit, at a very moderate Advance; and as they have Directions from<br />the Proprietors of this Manufactory to receive Orders on them for either<br />NAILS or STEEL, they would be much obliged to their Friends who<br />deal in those Articles for their Orders, which, from the Assurances given<br />them, they make no Doubt will be executed on as good Terms as from<br />any Part of <em>Britain</em>.<br />(6) INGLIS & LONG.<br /><sup>*</sup>*<sup>*</sup> Who will be in Want of a very large Quantity of the WHITE<br />HOMINY BEANS next Year, and will give good Encouragement for<br />the Cultivation of them.___They have to Charter, to any part of <em>Britain</em>,<br />a NEW SHIP now lying at <em>Baltimore</em> in <em>Maryland</em>, which will carry<br />7 or 8oo Hogsheads of Tobacco, and can be in <em>Virginia</em> the Beginning of<br /><em>May</em>. Two ANCHORS, of 1400 Weight each, are wanted for this<br />Ship.</p>
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<p>ESSEX County, <em>April</em> 2, 1774.<br />IN Consequence of the Death of Mr. <em>James<br />Campbell</em> of <em>Essex</em>, who was acting Attorney for Mess. <em>John, William</em>,<br />and <em>James M<sup>c</sup>Call, MC<sup>c</sup>all & Eliott</em>, and <em>MC<sup>c</sup>all, Elliot, & Snodgrass</em>,<br />in the Business formerly under the Management of Mr. <em>Wlliam Snodgrass</em>,<br />we have received from his Executors the Books and Papers of said Com-<br />pany, and have put them into the Hands of Mr. <em>James Gordon</em> to collect.<br />We therefore earnestly request all indebted to those Concerns to pay off<br />immediately, as no farther Indulgence can be given. Mr. <em>James Gordon</em><br />will reside in <em>Tappahannock</em>, and attend <em>Essex, Middlesex, Gloucester</em>, and<br /><em>King</em> and <em>Queen</em> Courts.<br />ARCHIBALD M<sup>c</sup>CALL.<br />(6) JOHN SNODGRASS.</p>
<p>KING WILLIAM, <em>March</em> 31, 1774.<br />PLANK and SCANTLING to be sold<br />by the Subscriber at his Saw Mill near <em>Aylett'</em>s Warehouse, <em>Mat-<br />tapony</em> River, upon the most reasonable Terms, and of the following<br />Kinds, <em>viz</em>. White Oak, Black Walnut, Sweet Gum, Ash, Poplar.<br />Birch (which makes elegant Furniture) best Yellow Heart Pine for<br />Flooring, and clear of Heart and Sap if required, common high Land <br />and Slash Pine for other Uses. A reasonable Credit will be allowed,<br />and <em>European</em> or <em>West India</em> Goods received in Payment. I shall prepare<br />several Sets of Plank and Scantling for executing <em>Hobday</em>'s Wheat Ma-<br />chines, which, or any other Kind of Plank or Scantling, I can send to<br /><em>Norfolk</em>, or any Part of <em>York</em> River. Orders, which may come by the<br />Port to the Post Office at <em>Aylett</em>'s, will be duly complied with. I have<br />also for Sale a Quantity of excellent <em>Madeira</em> WINE, of the <em>London</em><br />and <em>New York</em> Qualities, in Hogtheads and Quarter Casks, on twelve<br />Months Credit, and will receive Corn or Wheat in Payment.<br />(tf) WILLIAM AYLETT.</p>
<p><em>To be</em> SOLD, <em>together or in Parcels</em>,<br />THAT fertile and well timbered Tract of Land lying in <em>Princess Anne</em><br />County, known by the Name of GIBBS'S WOODS, whereon<br />are several Settlements, and whereof <em>Jeremiah Tinker</em>, Esq; Grandson<br />of the late Governour <em>Gibbs</em> now stands seized, under the Deed of Gift of<br />his Mother, the Daughter and Heiress of the said Governour <em>Gibbs</em>. Per-<br />sons inclining to purchase may be informed of the Terms by applying to<br />Mr. <em>James Parker</em>, Merchant in <em>Norfolk</em>, or to <em>Edward Foy</em>, in <em>Williams-<br />burg</em>, who will give an undoubted Title (tf)</p>
<p><em>To be</em> SOLD, <em>on</em> Tuesday <em>the 14<em>th</em> of</em> June <em>next; to<br />the highest Bidder, on the Premises,</em><br />ALL the LOTS in <em>Suffolk</em> Town belonging to the late Partnership of<br /><em>Gibson, Granbery</em>, and Co. upon which are several good and con-<br />venient Warehouses, a Tar House, a Dwelling-House and Storehouse,<br />and all necessary Outhouses. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed,<br />the Purchasers giving Bond and Security. (6)</p>
<p>A SOBER Man that is well acquainted with Hair<br />Dressing and Wig Making, may meet with good<br />Encouragement by applying to the Subscriber.<br />ts) GEORGE LAFONG.<br /><sup>*</sup>*<sup>*</sup> Any Person who has a Servant's Time to dis-<br />pose of that understands the above Business, may<br />apply as above.</p>
<p>FOR SALE,<br />A TRACT of LAND in <em>Amelia</em> County, containing 500 Acres, about<br />four Miles below the Courthouse, it is remarkable fine Land for<br />Grain, and will bring good Tobacco. The Plantation is in good Order<br />for Cropping, sufficient to work six or eight Hands, with all necessary<br />Houses. Any Person inclinable to purchase may depend on having a<br />Bargain, and know The Terms by applying to<br />(tf) WILLIAM MARSHALL</p>
<p>FOR SALE,<br />A VALUABLE FARM of 1500 Acres, within<br />fifteen Miles of <em>Petersburg</em>. The Terms may<br />be known on Application to the Subscriber.<br />(tf) HENRY SKIPWITH.</p>
<p>NEWMARKET <em>(Caroline) December</em> 1, 1773.<br />RUN away from the Subscriber, the latter<br />End of <em>October</em> 1772, a likely Mulatto Man named RANDOLPH,<br />about thirty Years of Age, and five Feet eight or nine Inches high; he<br />had on, when he went away, a Suit of Green, with red Livery. As he<br />has many Acquaintances about <em>Williamsburg</em>, it is probable he is lurking<br />about that Place. Whoever delivers the said Slave to me shall have<br />THREE POUNDS Reward.<br />(tf) ROBERT BAYLOR</p>
<p>For SALE,<br />ABOUT twelve Thousand Acres of exceeding rich TOBACCO<br />LAND, in <em>Amherst</em> County, whereon are several Plantations and<br />Improvements sufficient to work forty or fifty Hands. There is on the<br />said Land for Sale a very valuable GRIST MILL, lately built, with a<br />Stone Dam and a pair of good <em>Cologne</em> Millstones, which Mill has for two<br />Years past got upwards of 100 Barrels of Toll Corn, and is situated on a<br />never failing Stream. The Land will be shown by <em>William Womack</em>, who<br />lives at one of the Plantations, and the Prices of the Land made<br />known by him. One or two Years Credit will be allowed, Interest being<br />paid for the second Year, and also for the first, if the Money is not paid<br />agreeable to contract. The Land is to be laid off and surveyed by<br />Colonel <em>William Cabell</em>, at the Expense of the Purchaser. Deeds will be<br />made upon Bond and approved Security being given, either to Colonel<br /><em>William Cabell</em>, or the Subscriber. Six per Cent. Discount will be allowed<br />for ready Money, or good Merchants Notes. If any person will choose<br />to exchange Lands in the lower part of the Country, on or near some<br />navigable River, that are good, it is more than probable we should agree.<br />(tf) CARTER BRAXTON.</p>
<p>To be SOLD, SEPARATELY <em>or</em> TOGETHER<br />TWO TRACTS of LAND. One lies in <em>Albemarle</em> County, on<br /><em>Hardware</em> River, about five Miles from the great River, contain-<br />ing 370 Acres, 100 of which are the best Kind of low Grounds, and<br />situated so as always to have the best Range for Stock of any Land be-<br />tween the Capes and Little Mountains.<br />The other Tract lies in <em>Goochland</em> County, on <em>Lickinghole</em> Creek, near<br />the <em>Three Notebed</em> Road, and contains 700 Acres. The high Land is<br />equal to any in these Parts, fine for Tobacco and Wheat, or any Kind<br />of Grain or Meadow. About 200 Acres are cleared, now under good<br />Fences, laid off in three Fields, and in fine Order to work about ten<br />Hands to great Advantage. The Improvements are a good Dwelling-<br />house, Kitchen, Smokehouse, a Dairy, four good Tobacco Houses, with<br />Negro Quarters, and other convenient Buildings, also a fine Apple and<br />Peach Orchard. The Place is pleasantly situated, has fine Water, is as<br />healthy as any part of the Colony, and is convenient to Church or <em>Pro-<br />vidence</em> Meetinghouse, and several Mills, besides one on the Land turned<br />by a Spring Branch to grind for three or four Families the whole Year,<br />and is not in the least unhealthy, as the Water may be ground off every<br />Day. Credit will be given for Part of both Tracts. Any Person inclin-<br />able to purchase may know the Terms by applying to Mr. <em>William Mit-<br />chell</em>, Merchant in <em>Richmond</em>, or to the Subscriber, who will show<br />the Land, (tf) WILLIAM PRYOR.<br />GOOCHLAND, <em>November</em> 3, 1773.</p>
<p>ALL persons may be supplied with this PAPER at 12s. 6d. a Year, and have ADVERTISEMENTS (of a moderate Length) inserted in it for<br />3s. the first Week and 2s.each Week after.___<sup>*</sup>*<sup>*</sup>All Sorts of PRINTING WORK done at this Office in the neatest Manner, with<br />Care and Expedition.</p>
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The Virginia Gazette. Number 1178, Thursday May 5, 1774
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