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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> T H U R S D A Y, August 22, 1771. NUMBER 274 THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE Open to ALL PARTIES but influenced by NONE. <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> DUMFRIES, July 28, 1771. Mr. RIND, ALTHOUGH it is not agreeable to me to appear in any public paper, yet I cannot, in justice to myself, or to Mess. Glassford and Henderson, whose factor, I am pass over in silence the chars la[worn, illegible] in an address to Peyton Randolph, Esq; Moderator, from Fauquier county published in your paper of[torn, illegible] and signed [torn,illegible] It is there charged that a[torn, illegible] in Dumfries and Falmouth have imported goods [worn, illegible] and contrary to the association, more largely than ever and a train of inferences are drawn, which sufficiently denote their disposition. I am to request of you, Mr. Rind, that you will give me an opportunity of refuting their charge in a manner equally public with that by which it has been intruded on your readers; I declare that I have not imported, directly or indirectly, one article contrary to the association of this colony, since the same was entered into in June, 1770. It follows, therefore, that the allegations of the said Gentlemen, in as far as they relate to me, as one of the merchants in Dumfries, are unjust, illiberal, and contrary to truth. I am, Sir, your most humble servant, JOHN RIDDELL. L O N D O N. ON the 17th of May last dies, at Stanmore, in Middlesex, the Right Honourable Lady TRYON, mother of his Excellency William Tryon, now Gover- nor of New York, and also mother of the Honourable Miss Tryon, one of the Maids of Honour to the Queen. [The deceased Lady Tryon was one of the daughters of Robert, Earl of Ferrers, who was the Master of the House, and Steward of the Household, to Catharine Queen con- sort to King Charles the Second; and who at his pri- late expense, raised the regiment called the King’s or<br<8th regiment, in 1685. He resigned it the very next, year, on discovering that King James the Second had de signs unfriendly to the protestant religion, and the laws liberties of England. The Duke of Berwick then [torn, illegible] the command and the Earl retired from business. He was afterwards called to the Privy Council, born by King William, and Queen Anne, but could not be per- shaded to accept of any public employment. La- dy Mary married Charles Tryon, Esq; of Bullwick, ia Northamptonshire, and being adorned with every amiable quality becoming her noble birth, and connexions, she acquired universal esteem, and died in an advanced age, after a life devoted to those tender and benevolent offices, which do honour to human nature.] P H I L A D E L P H I A, August 1. To the P U B L I C. EVERY inhabitant of Pennsylvania must observe, with pleasure, the progress we make in this pro- Vince towards perfection in useful arts, and the general encouragement that is given to genius and industry by all ranks of men. It will be recorded, to the honor of Pennsylvania, that an infant colony, scarcely risen on hundred years from the rude vestiges of nature, has pro- diced men who shine in the learned and polite arts amounts the first characters of the present age. The world is already indebted to this province for one of the most useful mathematical instruments that has ever been invented; for the most curious piece of astronomical<br<mechanism, and for discoveries in natural philosophy of singular importance to mankind. It would not be very to fix on the particular soil or climate, which is best fitted by nature for the cultivation of liberal arts; but it will never be disputed that liberty, in every region, is the genuine parent of industry and learning; under her wings they are always found to thrive. In all probili- ty the rapid progress of arts in this province, should be attributed to the falutary influence of our laws, and the perfect liberty which we enjoy, rather than to any acci- dental concurrence of favourable incidents. The friends of liberty are ever found to be the first persons who pro- mote works of genius by their countenance and fortunes. No affront can be intended to any particular province, when it is remarked that the Assembly of Pennsylvania was the only public body on the continent, that on a lat occasion, expended a considerable sum of money infor their accuracy and perfection, would have done are- dit to any state in Europe. The genteel encouragement they have since given to a rising genius for his elegant piece of philosophical mechanism, is another proof of their determination to support the growing reputation of this province. It is sincere to be lamented that the mechanic arts and manufactures cannot be encouraged by our legislature with the same propriety that they promote the liberal arts and sciences; but it happens somehow, that our Mother country apprehends she has a right to manufacture every article we consume, except bread and meat; our very drink is to come through her hands, or pay to her support; in these circumstances it cannot be doubted, that she would take great and insuperable at any colony legislatures that should attempt to encourage domestic manufactures; the smallest proof of her resentment that might be expected is the she would </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> disable them as she did the New York Assembly, on a different occasion, from doing any bushels[?] till they had reversed that vote. Were it not for this impediment, we might expect to see the mechanic arts soon arrive at great perfection in this province; they have already made a very promising appearance. Several persons have been found willing to risqué their fortune on the event, and the public, in general, has [worn, illegible]desire to promote their undertakings. Every person [worn, illegible] pleased with the [worn, illegible] Wtiegel, who has erected the first [worn, illegible] in America [?] for making [torn, illegible ] glass. [torn, illegible] have already seen that work brought to perfection. De- canters, wine glasses, & c. Are now manufactured in this province, equal in which [torn, illegible] transparency, and figure, to those which are [torn, illegible] pe. That many thousand pounds [torn, illegible]to Pennsylvania by this [torn, illegible] will read [torn, illegible] be granted. When we [torn, illegible] the extensive consumption of glass, and the great [torn, illegible]that commodity it will hardly be disputed that [torn, illegible] has some claim to a public reward, who had [torn,illegible] and fortitude to risqué his estate in erecting such a manufacture, by which the province will presently save twenty or thirty thousand pounds per annum. Ano- ther manufac [worn, illegible] has been erected of similar importance to the public, though, we are told that the work is more curious, more hazardous, and much more expensive. Glass has long been manufactured in Great-Britain and Ireland in the utmost perfection but china ware is the production of a foreign country, which the English have only attempted to imitate within these few years. It has been observed as characteristic of the English nation, that they take up the inventions of other people, generally bring them to greater perfection than the in- ventors were able to do. How far this may hold good in the article of china, must be reserved to the decision of time; but from the progress they have made, they bid fair to overtake their originals in a few years, if the factories, laborers, and all, should not be swallowed up in the vortex of an East-India company. The Manufacture of china ware in this province cer- tainly deserved the serious attention of every man who prays for the happiness of his fellow subjects, or that the very semblance of liberty may be handed down to poste- rity I would [torn, illegible] on this subject; I would not have it suppe [torn, illegible]that [torn, illegible] naturally connect- ed with chine ware, or even with tea, its gen [torn,illegible] at- tenant; I sincerely wish they were both, with all their concomitant plagues, in the bottom of the Red Sea; but we must consider matters as they are, and try to make the best of them, rather than hope for a perfect revoluti- on. The use of china is introduced, and well established. Custom has rendered it somehow necessary. We must and will have it, whatever be the consequence. No less than fifteen thousand pounds worth of china has been imported into this province since the first of April last. If this clay be paid for there are fifteen thousand pounds of gold and silver less in the province than we should have had, if the same ware had not been imported, but manufactured amongst us. Add to this annually, the immense sums that are sent away for every species of dry goods, & c and the amount will be very alarming. No man of common sense will venture to say that the pro-Vince can long endure such enormous taxes. Everythingthat is alienable must soon change its owner; the proper- ty will be transferred to the other [folded, illegible] the Atlantic. We must certainly investigate some method of saving cash> We must manufacture some things for ourselves. No manufactures are so ill fitted for exportation as glass and china. None can be made with more propriety at home. These we should make, and many things besides, else we shall soon be a ruined people. Our Mother country has left no measures untried, which may crush our ma- nufactures, check the spirit of patriotism, and keep us in the chains of subjection. Obsta princip is her maxim; she would nip us in the bud. The china manufactory has supplies us with a cogent proof of this melancholy fact. Every importer of china knows, and most retail purchasers have observed, with pleasure, that the price of china is fallen five shillings in the pound since the commencement of a china factory in this place; the natural consequence of this change should be a full stop to the American manufactory, and a full stop it must have made, had not the spirit of liberty taken a just alarm at this insidious scheme. Few men of large fortunes engage in new enterprises. These are commonly left to the young adventurer, who has not so much to lose. Such persons often, at the expense of all they possess, lay the foundation for improvements, which become a national advan- tase. They are sure of being praised by posterity, but have frequently the fate of being deserted by their co- temporaries. We are apt to discourage new inventions, and home manufactures, because they are not quite so cheap, or not yet quite so good, as ancient or foreign, provided they were equal in quality and price; until that time he counts it his duty to buy at the cheapest shop. This any often puts me in mind of a certain islander, who could never consent that his son should go into the water till he had learned to swim. If we do not encourage imperfect works, we shall never get per feet ones. Little do such persons consider that by per- chasing pretty and cheap foreign manufactures, we shall, </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> in a little time have nothing left where with to buy good of any kind. I should not commend the propriety and [torn, illegible] virtue of supporting the manufacture in question, through [torn, illegible] the contracted view of saving the sum of two or the [torn, illegible] pounds per annum. This very manufacture may [torn, illegible] become the means of saving the sum of two or the [torn, illegible] hundred thousand pounds per annum to ourselves, [torn, illegible] our neighbors. The success of one adventure [torn,illegible]>br>fails to give motion [worn, illegible] a number, and the [torn, illegible] [fold, illegible] enterprise, has [torn, illegible] [worn, illegible] the public ardor for a series of years, [torn, illegible] [worn, illegible] India company would avail themselves of the [torn, illegible] bles of humanity, if they could demolish one [torn, illegible] manufacture, they would certainly clip twenty [torn illegible] from the growth of American improvements, and [torn, illegible] they lost I the present and following year, by lo [torn, illegible] their prices, they would gain in succeeding years [torn, illegible] sufficient interest. We should then wish we had [torn, illegible] in the neighborhood, where we might, like [torn, illegible] tians, when our money was all gone, be able t [torn, illegible] the necessary articles in barter for our produce [torn, illegible] effects; but we should wish in vain. One ho [torn, illegible] lished in a fruitless enterprise, would be set [torn, illegible] mark to admonish the cautious passenger to [torn, illegible] of American manufactures, and we should fa [torn, illegible] in the ancient channel, till, deprived of ever[torn, illegible] is desirable to rational beings, we sunk do [torn, illegible] most wretched state of indigence and servitude [torn, illegible] I consider the plausible attempt that has[torn, illegible] lead us aside from our true interest, und [torn, illegible] of consulting our profit and pleasure, and w [torn, illegible] the general efforts that are made, notwithstanding [torn, illegible] these schemes, to support the spirit of us [torn, illegible] men’s in this province, I cannot help [torn, illegible] myself that I was born in a colony, which [torn, illegible] probability, be the best retreat of liberty. [torn, illegible] A PENNSYLVANIA PL [torn, illegible] L O N D O N. Ma [torn, illegible] Extract of a letter from Dublin, May IT was not long since prophecies that the session would prove a far greater national in [torn, illegible] the prorogation. It was then wisely foreseen [torn, illegible] chief Governor bad, if not too much wisdom [torn, illegible] cunning to all the Parliament, till he had [torn, illegible] majority, not only to justify [torn, illegible]duct by which had palp [torn, illegible]to applaud [torn, illegible] disgraced himself, insulted and abused the [torn, illegible] and beggared and undone [worn, illegible] completion of the fatal prophecy is come. [torn, illegible] and contrary to the agreement of the mini [torn, illegible] patriot members, the bills have been alto [torn, illegible] minations rendered possibly perpetual, by [torn, illegible] stand till a certain day, and to the end [torn, illegible] session of Parliament. So that if the [torn, illegible] without Parliament, these bills have per [torn, illegible] And though the previous conduct of the [torn, illegible] in influencing members, in misrepresent by his protest [torn, illegible] and redeeming the nation bankrupt and [torn, illegible] universally known and confessed, yet [torn, illegible] with having extorted addresses of [torn, illegible] dread of military force, surrounding b [torn, illegible] ligament, at the beginning of the ses [torn, illegible] was yesterday made by Governor J [torn, illegible] by his father in law, Counsellor [torn, illegible] present an address of thanks to his [torn, illegible] part of his administration. This [torn, illegible] appeared too absurd to be suppor [torn, illegible] upon the dictates of a more mod [torn, illegible] was made, that an humble add [torn, illegible] to his Excellency, for his just [torn, illegible] ministration. This was oppo [torn, illegible] and power of argument than [torn, illegible] was, however, carried in the [torn, illegible] is appointed to draw up the a [torn, illegible] the House, and to meet at [torn, illegible] rind, we are to kiss the feet [torn, illegible] uplifted hands of those who [torn, illegible] iron; and like tame flav [torn, illegible] forged for us, and our p [torn, illegible] never have fallen, but [torn, illegible] is come, when, like [torn, illegible] voured by their own [torn, illegible] less, when there [torn, illegible] either. [torn, illegible] Part of another ”Thou [torn, illegible] address [torn, illegible] with [torn, illegible] fo [rest of column is torn, illegible] </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> [torn, illegible] Thus undeserved thanks and praise became [torn, illegible] reproach and satire; and, what was intended [torn, illegible] smooth the rugged paths of administration served only to strew the with thorns, and make it disgrace and infamy appear more conspicuous.” Speech of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to both Houses on proroguing the Parliament. My Lords and Gentlemen, I CANNOT put an end to this session of Parliament without returning you my sincerest thanks for the great dispatch which you have given to the public business The many good laws which have now received the Royal assent, are the most honorable proofs of the faith- fun performance of your important duty, and of your successful solicitude for the happiness of your country. In the short interval between this and the next meet- ing of Parliament, you will consider what may be fur- ther done to promote the welfare and property of this kingdom. The laws for making out new writs for the choice of members to serve in Parliament, and for regulating the [torn, illegible] of controverted elections, have, I flatter myself, [torn, illegible] army completed the great improvement made in your [torn, illegible] situation but he bill for limiting the duration of Par- [torn, illegible]ments; and I had a particular satisfaction in giving [torn, illegible] Royal assent to that for the better performance of [torn, illegible] antine, the importance of which, towards securing [torn, illegible] of his Majesty’s subjects, is so great and visible, [torn, illegible]cannot doubt of its being duly and faithfully car- [torn, illegible]not execution. [torn, illegible] congratulate with you upon the prospect, which, [torn, illegible] Majesty’s wisdom and magnanimity, we now have [torn, illegible] general tranquility of Europe, in which this king- [torn, illegible] at all times, essentially interested. [torn, illegible] continuance of this great blessing you will be [torn, illegible] leisure to give your attention to the industry, [torn, illegible] observance and execution of the laws. [torn, illegible] Gard to those great objects, in your several situ- [torn, illegible] ll be the most acceptable return you can make [torn, illegible]jesty for his tenderness and humanity to his [torn, illegible] preserving them from he dreadful calamities [torn, illegible] d in continuing to them ever blessing of peace [torn, illegible] under the best laws, and the mildest govern- [torn, illegible] [torn, illegible] Gentlemen of the House of Commons, anding a considerable unforeseen deficiency [torn, illegible] es granted last session of Parliament, I have [torn, illegible] ny resolution of not calling upon you, at this [torn, illegible]further aid, being determined to shew that [torn, illegible]gracious intention in assembling you toge- [torn, illegible] ly in compliance with the wishes of his peo [torn, illegible] for the purpose of asking new supplies. I [torn, illegible]ave, at all times, the strongest dispositions [torn, illegible] his Majesty’s government; experience has [torn, illegible]he best grounded confidence in your duty and [torn, illegible] I am persuaded that in the next session, when [torn, illegible] ll be more time, and a betrayer opportunity, to [torn, illegible] per provision for his Majesty’s services nd for [torn, illegible] nal welfare and improvement of your country. [torn, illegible] Lords and Gentlemen, [torn, illegible] obliging approbations f my conduct, and the fa- [torn, illegible] you express [torn, illegible] residence amongst you, are [torn, illegible] eptable to me. I am happy in this circumstance, [torn, illegible] abled me, from my own knowledge, to de- [torn, illegible] shaken zeal of his Majesty’s faithful subjects [torn, illegible] for the honour and dignity of his Crown, [torn, illegible] label attachment to his person, family, and [torn, illegible] and their constant and affectionate regard [torn, illegible] ry; all which I shall continue to represent [torn, illegible] and most faithful manner. It is my duty to [torn, illegible] the most considerable intercourse between, [torn, illegible] Sovereign and his people of this kingdom; [torn, illegible] r’s on your return to your several counties, [torn, illegible] and defeat every attempt that may be [torn, illegible] the minds of the people with groundless [torn, illegible] distrust; and I earnestly recommend it to [torn, illegible] best endeavor to promote concord, har- [torn, illegible] firm trust in government, so essentially [torn, illegible] tranquility, happiness, and true interest, [torn, illegible]was a numerous meeting of the Con- [torn, illegible]at the Half Moon tavern, Cheapside, [torn, illegible] Esq; in Resolved, that before any [torn, illegible] lutions: Resolved, that before any [torn, illegible] itted a member of society, he [torn, illegible] following engagements, separately [torn, illegible] hat purpose: [torn, illegible]ly engage my word and honour, [torn, illegible] will faithfully and sincerely en- [torn, illegible] of my power, to promote and [torn, illegible] cured, to maintain and continue [torn, illegible] horten the duration of Parlia- [torn, illegible] preserve to the people their [torn, illegible] annual, or if that cannot be [torn, illegible] choice of representatives. [torn, illegible] House of Parliament, when [torn, illegible] be made, I will not fail to [torn, illegible] port to such motion. And [torn, illegible] Britain for represen- [torn, illegible] never, directly or [torn, illegible] candidate who [torn, illegible] art of the above [torn, illegible] honour, [torn, illegible] ely en- [torn, illegible] and [rest of column is torn, illegible] </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> county. And I do further engage that if I am a mem- per of either House of Parliament, when a motion of this purpose shall be made, I will not fail to attend, and give my utmost support to such motion. And as an elector in any part of Great Britain for representatives to serve in Parliament. I will never directly or Indi- rectly, give my vote or interest to any candidate who has not previously made this engagement.” It is said that a court roll is called over every morning at a certain house near St. James’s, to know how the list stands of those who are to be provided for according to their merit in the noble cause of venality. Greatly to the honour of government, we hear it has been intimated to all the foreign Ministers, that, as both Houses of Parliament has resigned the privilege of pro- testing their servants in cases of debt, their Excellences are no longer to expect that indulgence for their train, Secretary and all, must for the future, be open to the just demands of their creditors. Last Tuesday died Christopher Smart, M. A. of Pembroke college, Cambridge. This Gentleman was distinguished for his poetical abilities. The five poems which he was the succeeding candidate under the [torn, illegible] of Mr. Seaton, testify his powers as a writer. The very diligent and accurate calculator, Muret, an eminent physician [worn, illegible] an exact compari- son of 43 registers of [torn, illegible] ishes round him )in the Paid de [torn, illegible] computes [torn, illegible] more than one half of all that are born in those parts die it 41 years and 4 months. Mr. de Busson, in his natural history, affirms, that in Paris, and its [torn, illegible] one half of the children that are born are [torn, illegible] at the end of eight years. What an alarming difference ! How proper a subject for disqui- sition were this for then Royal academy of Sciences! But, alas! How frightfully are we, of this city, concerned to prevent the monstrous mismanagement of children, so ge- nearly, so fatally, prevailing here, that Simpson [torn, illegible] asserts, after a most exact and diligent examination, that not above half the children born in London ever arrive at the age of three years and six months! The death of General Wolfe, a picture at the exhibi- bition of the Royal Academy by Mr. West, is said to be purchased by Lord Grosvenor for 600 guineas, a circumstance highly honorable to the British artists. [Mr. West is a native of Pennsylvania] Lord Chatham lately went to the exhibition of pictures, at the Royal Academy in Pall-Mall, on purpose to see Mr. West’s celebrated picture of General Wolfe’s death; his Lordship placed himself before the piece for a considerable time, and examined it with great atten- sion; upon retiring, he pronounced it well executed upon the whole, but thought there was too much deject- sion not only in the dying hero’s face, but in the faces of the surrounding officers, who he said [torn, illegible] Englishmen, should forget all traces of private misfortunes, when they had so gloriously conquered for the country. Many conjectures are formed among the seafaring part of the community, of the most probably cause of the loss of the Aurora; the major part of whom seem to think she must have been det [torn, illegible] by taking fire at sea. [torn, illegible] was passenger on boa [torn, illegible] the Aurora was [torn, illegible], Esq son of late Swedish Counsel at Algiers; he was secretary to Mr. Scraston, one of the Supervisors. This Gentleman had such a facility in acquiring languages, that he could converse in all the European; read and wrote several of them; understood the Turkish, and spoke Arabic linguist to this court, to which he had been appointed some little time before his departure on that voyage. Her Majesty’s delivery was so sudden, that there was not time to provide any of the great officers of state usually present on such occasions. Dr. Hunter and some German Ladies only were present. When some of the Livery met at the Paul’s Head, the first objection made by Mr. Oliver’s friends to the election of Alderman Wilkes to the office of sheriff was, that he would be burthensome to his colleague. To remove this objection Mr. Manning cleared, that he had authority to say that security to say that security equal to Mr. Oliver’s fortune would be given, if required. The next objection was, tat nobody would stand with him. Mr. Man- Ning declared, that Mr. Bull would accept the office, if he was pitched upon by the Livery. The last ob section was, that such a step would prove injurious to the Electors of Middlesex, and to the great constituti onal cause, which has so long engaged the attention of the nation. But it was soon given up. Laughlin M’Lean, Esq; is appointed to superintend the Lazarettos for quarantine at the different ports, with a salary of 1000l. Per ann. And an allowance of 2.l per day for traveling expenses. It is said Mr. M’Lean, late member for Arundel, will shortly far off for America, to officiate personally in the place he enjoys under government there. Dublin, May 21. From Ballington bay, in the county of Wicklow, we learn that a most fatal accident lately happened there through the carelessness of a boy: A woman and her daughter being unwell, the boy was dispatched to an apothecary’s at some distance off, for some flour of brimstone, at the same time a neighbor desired him to bring him some ratsbane; these ingredients were carefully delivered by the apothecary to the boy, who by mistake, gave the ratsbane to the woman instead of the brimstone; the consequence of which was, that the mother and daughter shortly after expired by the effects of this poison and another daughter, who was big with child, miscarried at seeing her mother and sister dying so untimely, and is not expected to survive many days CHARLESTOWNE, (S. Carolina) June 10. Extract of letter from London, April 2 ”The account of the famine in India is greatly ex- aggregated. The Gentoos will eat nothing but rich and vegetables, which are scarce; there is another cast that east nothing but what dies of itself, so they feed on the dead Gentoos: the Europeans are not sickly, nor have more of them died, than usual. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> B O S T O N, July 25. Saturday last arrived here, the Diamond, a transport ship, Capt. Adamson, from England, having on board several officers, and upwards of 150 recruits for his Ma- jests 14th, 64th and 65th regiments: Those for the former are landed at Castle-William; and those for the two latter are sailed for Halifax. N E W-Y O R K, August 1. We hear that one Hopkins, *a Colonel in the French service, has lately been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, and has obtained the government of the Cayes, on the southern part of Hispaniola, in the room of the Chevalier d’Argousse, who is gone to Europe. *He is a native of Maryland, well known in this city, and formerly was one of the Queen’s rangers in America, soon after which he went into the French service, where he has continued to since. We have advice from Stratfield in Connecticut, that on Sunday last the 28th of July, in time of Divine service the steeple of the meeting house in that place, was struck and much shattered with lightening, which at the same time gave a great shock to most of the Congre- gation and struck many of them down; but they all recovered, except [torn, illegible] Burr, [torn, illegible] and Mr. Da[torn, illegible] Shearman , who were instantaneously killed. It is said Mrs Wright, with the assistance of her sister, Mrs. Wells, of Philadelphia, has been so assiduous in repairing the damage done to the wax work by the late fire in her house, that the defect is not only supplied by new pieces, the subjects of which are interesting and well chosen, but they are executed with superior skill and judgment, as the performers have improved by practice and experience: To both these extraordinary geniuses, may, without impropriety, be applied what Addison says of Kneller, a little varied, By Heav’n and nature, not a master taught, They give to nature, passion, life and thought. The murder by Cain, and the treachery of Delilah to Sampson, are two principal subjects of their last performance. P H I L A D E L P H I A, July 25. The following letter, on the method of preserving PEACH TREES from the damage done them by the WORM, was communicated to the last meeting of the American Philosophical Society, by a Gentleman of West Jersey. I have included a brief account of my observations on the worm and fly, so destructive to the peach trees. For several years, my peach trees having been destroy- ed, as I apprehended, by these insects, I determined, if possible, to find out their time and manner of breeding. I therefore in in the month of June, 1767, took one of the these worms out of peach tree, and put it into a phial stopping it, so as to keep it without stifling, but this one died in a few days—I continued putting them them in for se-Vera weeks; at length one of them spun itself [torn, illegible] the manner of a silk worm; I then put in two more, which did in like manner. They remained thus until the latter end of July, or beginning of August, when they came out flies, something resembling a blue wasp ; this I concluded was the time of their copulating and laying their eggs in the trees, to prevent which, I tried tarring such tress as were almost dying, their leaves being turned yellow, the fruit ripening, and falling off, at not a third part of the usual size. It was about the first of August when I tarred the trees in the following manner; I took raw tar, and with a small brush payed the tree to about a foot high from the ground, and on the ground about three inches from he tree all round, taking care to leave no spot uncovered in that space. This method I found answered the purpose beyond ex- peculation; for the next summer my trees flourished, and grew luxuriantly; I have repeated the experiment every year since, and my trees have flourished, grown and pro- diced fruit as plentifully as if those insects had never been in the country. W I L L I A M S B U R G, August22. Captain Necks, from London, is arrived in James tier, after a long passage. NOTICE is hereby given to all Per- sons who have any Demands against the Public for Tobacco lost and destroyed by the late Fresh at Shockoe’s, Byrds, Rocky Ridge, and Warwick Ware- houses, that the Commissioners appointed by Act of Assembly to settle the Accounts of the Tobacco so lost and destroyed, will meet at Richmond, in the County of Henrico, upon Tuesday the third Day of September next for that Purpose concerned are desired to attend. THE tobacco saved at Shockoe, Byrds, Rocky Ridge, and Warwick warehouses will be sold publicly at Richmond, on Wednesday the 4th of Sep- tember. And to prevent suits being brought against those who have possessed themselves of tobacco floated from the said warehouses, they are desired to account for the same by that day, otherwise suits will be commended immedi- ately against them by the commissioner, according to the directions of the act of Assembly. GOOCHLAND, August 8, 1771. T O B E S O L D, A VALUABLE tract of LAND in Pittsylvania county, lying on the Mayo & Smith’s rives, containing ten thousand and fifty five acres. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms boy applying to Col. Samuel Jordan, in Buckingham county, who is pro- perly authorized to sell it. He will attend on the pre- mises from the roth of October til the 20th of November. Twelve months credit, or longer, is desired, will be given the purchaser, giving bond and good security, to my said attorney. THOMAS M. RANDOLPH </div> <5>Page 3 <div>class=“column”> <h6>Column 1</h6> ONE HUNDRED VALUABLE S L A V E S will be SOLD at Rocky Ridge, for READY MONEY, or MERCHANTS NOTES payable at the ensuing General Court, on Thursday the 26th of September, if fair, other- wise the next fair day. Just imported in the TWO SISTERS, Captain TAYLOR, A NEAT and gentle assortment of MILLINERY, consisting of caps; suits of worked muslin, blond lace ditto, paste and other kind of neck- laces paste ear rings, paste combs, bags, and roses for Gentlemen’s hair, a variety of ribbonds, and many other articles. SARAH PITT. N. B. She expects a full and large assortment by the October court. WILLIAMSBURG, August 22, 1771. J U S T I M P O R T E D, A LARGE quantity of coarse wool- lens, consisting of Kendall and Welch cottons, blue and green plains, bearskins, dussils, fearnoughts, Dutch blankets of all sorts, a find assortment of bed blankets, worsted and yarn stockings, a variety of stuffs for women’s gowns, & c. With other articles suitable to the season. They are al well bought, being immediately from the makers. The public may be assured they will be sold on reasonable terms. A parcel of Ladies flowered silk gauze, and stockings at 15 s per pair. A pair of course white Scotch linens. Also Scotch threads of all sorts, as usual, wholesale and retail, by JACOB ALLAN, and JOHN TURNER. To dispose of, a book for teaching the way of writing, the universal English short hand in the most easy, concise, regular, and beautiful manner. It cost one guinea sterling. 2 A. and T. THE vestry of Cople parish in the county of Westmoreland, having determined to make an addition of brick work 28 feet in length, with the width of the present glebe house, and other repairs on the said glebe, such undertakers as are willing to engage in the said business, are desired to meet the church wardens of the parish, at Cople glebe, on the second Tuesday in October next. Bond and good security for performance of covenants being given by the undertaker, the church war- dens will pay such undertaker immediately 120l. the ba- lance to be paid by the parish as quickly after the work is received as parish collections are may by law. Churchwardens: RICHARD HENRY LEE, GEROGE TURBERVILLE. F O R S A L E The following TRACTS OF LAND: TWO thousand acres in Mecklenburg county on the branches of Mumford, and Mr. Ste- phen Evans ; and 300 acres in Bedford county, on Staunton river and the branches of Seneca creed. Any person inclining to purchase the above lands will be shew- ed the same, by applying to Samuel Mangam, of Meck- lenburg county and Mr Richard Stitch, of Bedford county. The terms will be made known, by applying to John Murray, living in Prince George county, TAKEN up in James river, at the City Point, in the late great fresh, five hogsheads of tobacco, marked as follows: 1st hogsheads, LH, No. 11. 2d, No x1 m N1, marked upon the head, and the same upon the bilge. 3d ROES 0N—14, with an S in the middle of the O, on one head, and ROE, with an S in the middle of the O as before, on the other. 4 th, DEDMA NS. 5th GMS, No.—3, with a heart marked on each head. The owner or owners, on proving their property, may have them, by paying all reasonable charges, and applying to the subscriber, at City Point. WILLIAM BROWN CABIN POINT, August 16, 1771. STOLEN out of the subscriber’s desk, between the 1st and 7th instant about 18 lVirginia paper money; among which were 2 bills of 5 l. and, I think, only 1 less than 40s. I shall esteem it a favor if such money is offered to be passed by a Negro, or any sus- pected person, to have it stopped, and advise me of it, as I expect to have it in my power to prove some of the bills. JOHN HEATH TAKEN up about two miles from Yorktown, a bright bay mare, about 13 hands and a half high, appears to be about 6 years old, with a small star in her forehead, not branded, as a scar on her left fore leg, with a switch tail and mane, trots and gallops, her two hind feet white. Posted, and appraised to 10 l. EDWARD POTTER. TAKEN up in Nansemond county, a dark bay mare, about 6 or 7 years old, branded on the near buttock, but with what cannot remade out, 4 feet 6 inches high, has a hanging mane, and spring tail. Appraised to 6 1. JOSIAH RIDDICK. TO be SOLD, at Benjamin Johnston’s, in Frederik- burg, September fair next, sundry valuable SLAVES, the estate of Captain William Johnston, deceased, to fa- tisfy Mr. Andrew Leckie; the overplus for other cre- editors. Those sold for balance of Leckie’s debt will be for ready cash ; the others will be for credit till April General Court following. Bond and approved security to given to ROBERT and BENJAMIN JOHNSTON, Executors. KING WILLIAM, August 5, 1771. I HEREBY beg leave to inform my old clients, as well as the public in general, that I shall again attend Louisa county court to practice the law. Those who please to favor me with their business, may depend on the utmost expedition and punctuality. HARRY ROBINSON. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Lately published an AMERICAN EDI- TION complete in three volumes octavo, and now be published from R O B E R T. B E L L, BOOKSELLER, At the late UNION LIBRARY in THIRD Street, Philadelphia, Neatly bound in calf and lettered, price only one pound twelve shillings and six pence,— Or the three volumes sewed in blue boards at the small price of one pound two shillings and six pence, although the British edition is sold at five pounds twelve shillings and six pence, ROBERTSON’s exalted HISTORY, of CHARLES the FIFTH, EMPEROR of GER- MANY; and of all the kingdoms and states in Europe during his age.—To which is prefixed a view of the pro- guess of society in Europe to the beginning of the six- teeth century.--- Confirmed by historical proofs and il- lustrations. +++Nobleness of sentiment, perspicuity of reasoning, sublimity of style, and elegance of composition; with il- lustrous instruction; judiciously disused throughout this literary performance, hath established its reputation, equal, if not superior, to the most celebrated modern productions in the historical world.—— Printed PROPOSALS with SPECIMENS, and condi- ons annexed, for re-printing the following books by sub- scripting, may be seen at all the great towns in America HUME’s elegant HISTORY OF ENGLAND, in eight volumes octavo, at seven shillings and six pence each volume, which is only three poundsfor the whole set, although the quarto edition is sold at eleven pounds five shillings. BLACKSTONE’s splendid COMMENTARIES on the LAWS of ENGLAND, in four volumes royal octavo, page for page with the British edition, at fifteen shillings each volume, which is only three poundsfor the whole set, although the British edition is sold at nine pounds fifteen shillings. ALSO FERGUSON’s celebrated ESSAY on the HISTORY of CIVIL SOCIETY, in one volume octavo, at seven shillings and six pence, although the British edition is sold at one pound two shillings. TO THE AMERICAN WORLD THE inhabitants of this continent have now an easy and advantageous opportunity of essentially establish- ing livery manufactures int eh British colonies, at mode- rate prices, calculated for the meridian, the establishment of which will absolutely and eventually produce mental improvement and commercial expansion, with the additional recommendation of positively saving thousands of pounds to and [torn,illegible] the inhabitants of the British empire in America. This—the importation of one thou- sand sets of Blackstone’s Commentaries manufactured in Europe at ten pounds per set is sending very near ten thousand pounds across the great Atlantic Ocean. Where- as—One thousand sets, manufactured in America, and sold at the small price of three pounds per set, is an actual saving of seven thousand pounds to the purchasers, and the identical three thousand pounds, which is laid out for our own manufactures, is still retained in the country, being distributed among manufacturers and traders, whose residence upon the continent of course causeth the money to circulate from neighbor to neighbor, and by circla- sion in America there is a great probability of its revolv- ing to the very hands from which it originally migrated. AmericanGentlemen or Ladies who at this juncture, retain any degrees of that ancient and noble, but now al- most exploded affection, denominated patriotism, and are now pleased to exemplify it by extending with celerity and alacrity their auspicious patronage through the cheap mode of reporting their names and residences (no money expected till the delivery of an equivalent) with any book- seller or printer on the continent, as intentional purchasers of any of the literary works now in contemplation to be reprinted by subscription in America—will render an es- sential service to the community by encouraging native manufactures—and therefore deserves o be had in grateful remembrance—by their country—by posterity—and by their much obliged, humble servant, the publisher— ROBERT BELL. SUBSCRIPTIONS for Hume, Blackstone, and Fergu- son, are received by said Bell. at the late Union Library, in Third street, Philadelphia; and by the booksellers and printers in America. Just imported from London, in the Virginia, Capt. Roberson, and to be SOLD at the subscriber’s shop in Williamsburg, A LARGE and complete assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, chymical and galeni- cal. Also spices of all sorts, jar raisins, currants, prunes, figs, plain and colored comfits, white and brown sugar candies, barley sugar, orange chips, candied ginger and eringo, capers, best sallad and barber’s oil, best Durham flower of mustard, fago, vermicelli, saloon, pearly barley, fine rich old sack and Rhenish wines, salt Peter, red and white lead, verdigrease, Prussian blue and vermillion, Ander- son’s, Lockyer’s and Ward’s pills, Godfrey’s and Free- man’s cordial, eau de Luce, Turlington’s balsam, and balsam of honey, Dassy’s, Squire’s, and Stoughton’s elixir, Eaton’s styptic, Hill’s tincture of valerian, Mrs. Rednap’s red fit drops, Greenhow’s tincture for the gums and teeth, ditto for the tooth ache, British rock oil, Bate- man’s and Jesuit’s drops, essence of water dock and lemons, elixir bandana, Dr. Jame’s fever powders, Blackrie’s famous lixiviim for the stone and gravel, very neat smelling bottles, anodyne necklaces, breast pipes and nipple glasses, ivory and pewter syringes, best and second lancets, with or without cafes, gold and silver leaf, court plaister, small glass funnels, vials, gallipots, lint, town & c. & c. & c. WILLIAM PASTEUR. N.B. I would willingly dispose of my shop bottles, pots, & c. at a reasonable price. W.P. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> DUMFRIES, August 6, 1771. Mr. Rind, OBSERVING a publication in your papers from Fauquier, addressed to Peyton Randolph, Esq; moderator, and signed by the committee cho- sen by the associators of that county, I think it incumbent upon me, in justification of my own character to answer it so far as regards myself. It is with great concern I observe those Gentlemen cast- ing so general and severe a reflection, to insure the reputa- tions of the merchants in which they view the trading people in this colony. Why the merchants should be regarded in so different a light in this country from other states, is a matter which those Gentlemen have not thought proper to declare, and would do well to consider. I am however far from imagining that their opinion in this [torn,illegible]ct till be the sentiments of the people of this colony [torn,illegible] general, and must think the warmth they have shown on this occasion will not add much to the credit of their performance. It is not my intention to examine here into he conduct of other associators, or of committees. I only mean to exculpate myself from so violent, and, give me leave to say, so unjust an attack, by assuring the public that there are only 16 dozen of gloves, value 12|. 14[torn,illegible] 3d. In my last importation (an oversight when I ordered my goods) contrary to the association, and that it was my resolution to adhere in every particular to the intention and spirit of that general engagement. I shall on all occasions, be ready to evince my inno- cence to the public of the charge so wantonly laid against me, though I confess I shall, in future, be more cautious in entering into such engagements. . THOMAS MONTGOMERIE NEW KENT, August 10, 1771. To be SOLD, on Monday the 2d of Sep- member next, at the plantation of Mr. Richmond Terrell, deceased, in New- Kent county, THE personal estate of the said Ter- tell, consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, house- hold and kitchen furniture, about 100 barrels of corn, some brandy and cider, hoes, nails, oznabrigs, rolls, Dutch blankets and stockings, with sundry other things too tedious to mention. Twelve months credit will be al- lowed for all sums exceeding thirty shillings, the purcha- sets giving bond, with approved security, to Executors: WILLIAM CLAYTON, RICHMOND ALLEN, and RICHARD ALLEN To be SOLD, for ready money, to the highest bidder on Saturday the 31st of August, before the Raleigh door, in Williamsburg, ONE hundred and twenty acres of LAND [torn,illegible] in York county on Queen’s creek about a mile from Williamsburgin the possession of Mr. Peter Powell. There are [torn,illegible] the said land, a good dwelling house, kitchen, barn, orchard, & c. Mrs. Ma- ry Cobbs has her dower in it. JAMES ANDERSON I INTEND for England soon. WILLIAM FARMER. RUN away from he subscriber about the 1st of June, an Irish convict servant man named CHRISTOPHER DOLTON; he is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a clear and fresh com- complexion, has a down look, clumsy made, stoop shoulder- ed, has short black hair, pitted with the small pox, and has a lump on one of his fingers next to his thumb. Had with himpiece set in the brim, not altogether of the same color with the rest of the hat, 3 home made shirts, 1 pair of trousers, and 1 pair of drawers, both of coarse home made linen, an old hunting shirt, and a pair of old shoes. It is imagined he will change his name and apparel. Who- ever apprehends and secures the said servant, so that I may get again, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS reward, and reasonable charges allowed, if brought home. ANDREW HAMILTON, Calf Pasture, Augusta. To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 24th of October, on the premises, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, A VALUABLE tract of LAND, containing 400 acres, be paid down, the other part in two equal payments, one in twelve months, the other in two equal payments, one in twelve months, the other in two years. Bond and se- purity will be required. Any person inclinable to pur- chase privately, may know the terms by applying to John Balard, jun. deputy sheriff of the above country. WILLIAM LUCAS. RAN away from the subscriber an apprentice boy, named JAMES CURTIS; he is of a yellow complexion, has a sharp nose, and wear his own short light colored hair; he went off bare footed, and has got several scars on his legs. He took with him a coarse felt hat, two brown linens shirts, both patched with cotton, 2 pair of crocus trousers, one light colored dussil jackets, and a double breasted striped Virginia cloth waist- coat. I hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from em- ploying him, or any person whatever from entertaining him. Whoever will convey the said boy to me, shall re- chive FORTY SHILLINGS reward. WILLIAM ROW. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> COMMITTED to Frederick county gaol, for felony, a Negro man named Charles, be longing to Brett Randolph, Esq; deceased. JOHN NEVILL. BEING very desirous to settle all my affairs, and to release the Gentlemen (who at my request became trustees) from their engagements for me, I propose to sell at the Rocky Ridge, on Monday the 2d of December next to the highest bidder, 2500 acres of exceeding rich and valuable lands, lying just below the falls of James river, in the county of Chesterfield, on which is an exceeding good dwelling house, and all con- leniencies for cropping. There will be land enough sown in wheat to produce 5000 bushels. A stream of water runs through it sufficient for a mill. I like- wise intend to sell the warehouses and many lots in Rocky Ridge, the valuable ferries on each side the river, the fishery (?) on each side the river, the fishery,(?) known by the name of Sandy Barr with several hundred acre lots in Henrico, and many lots in Shockoe. At the same time will be sold 250 Negoroes, and stocks of all sorts. The time of payment will be agreed on the day of sale. Those who have an inclination to purchase may view the premises, by applying to Mr. David Pa [torn, illegible] person, who will shew them the same. W. BYRD. ROCKY RIDGE, July 26, 1771. THE subscribers store at this place, will be, from the first day of September next, under the management of Mr. John Scott, by whom customers will be supplied as formerly; we therefore hope they will continue their dealings. ALEXANDER & PETERFIELD TRENT. For S A L E, the following tracts of L A N D, THREE thousand three hundred acres, 1100 of which is low grounds, on Dan river, Halifax county, Virginia. 1540 acres on Grassy creek, Granville county, North Carolina. 640 acres on Fishing creek Halifax county, North Carolina. 200 acres on Governor’s Branch, Halifax county, North Carolina. Long credit will be given if required, and the terms made known by the subscriber, who resides near Suffolk, in Nansemond county. DAVID MEADE. RUN away from the subscriber, the 1st of April last a Negroe woman named Jenny, she is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, has a small scar on one of her cheeks, which seems to have been occasioned by the stroke of a whip. I am informed that she has been seen lately in Williamsburg in the habit of a man. She lived with Mr. James Anderson, Black- smith, last year, and since, some time, with Mr. Robert Hyland.whoever takes up the said servant, and se- cures her so that I get her again, or delivers her to me, at Green Spring, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS re- ward and if outside the colony, FIVE POUNDS. I hereby forward all [torn, illegible] era of vessel from taking her out of the colony, and an [torn, illegible] determined to prosecute any per son whatever who shall harbor or entertain her. || EDMOND BACON. ROCKY RIDGE, August 1, 1771. For SALE, or to be rented for a term of years, and entered on immediately. THE capital prize drawn in Col. Byrds’s lottery, consisting of a double forge, and va- liable grist mill, with two acres, and a half of land adjoin- ing. Also two thousand acres of exceeding good land, the farthest part of which is not more than three miles from the works. The land will be sold or rented with or with- out the forge and mill, and laid off in small parcels suit- able to the purchasers. Long credit will be given, if re- queried, for the greatest part of the money, on giving bon, with approved security. The subscriber has no objection to dispose of one moiety, or the whole, or the stream without the land. It is capa- blue of great improvement, as it is situated in the heart of a wheat country. The forge may be converted to a good merchant mill at a small expense, and will manufacture one hundred thousand bushels of wheat in a season, besides the profits arising from he grist mill, which is worth, at least, two hundred pounds per annum. The terms will be made agreeable; and the land and works may be viewed at any time, by applying to Mr. Richard Crump, mer- chant at Rocky Ridge. HENRY MORSE. N. B. The utensils and old iron belonging to the forge will be sold on reasonable terms. NORFOLK, July 1, 1771. AT our RUM DISTILLERY here may be had a constant supply of that article, and MOLASSES, WHICH WE WILL SELL ONTHE LOWEST TERMS. Those who favor us with their orders may depend up- on being well used; and they will please to address them to Mr. William Calderhead, who conducts the business of the distillery, or to JAMIESON, CAMPBELL, CALVERT & Company J A M E S Q U I N, S T A Y M A K E R, in WILLIAMSBURG, TAKES this method to inform the Ladies in general that he carries on the said business in all its branches; and as he is well versed in said business,,br> by particular care and punctuality hopes to merit the fa- vour and kind recommendation of those ladies that please to honour him with their commands, which shall be exe- luted in the neatest and genteelest manner. N. B. Enquire at Mr. Jonathan Proffer’s, tailor. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column2</h6> TAKEN up in Louisa (?) , near Hunter’s Ford, a flea bitten mare about 4 feet 4 inches high, paces slow, about 9 years old, branded on the near buttock some- thing resembling a dog, has a white spot in her forehead, has the sign of a fistula, which has been cured some time, a black spot on the point of each shoulder, which appears to have been occasioned by a collar. Posted and ap praised to 4 |. JOSEPH ISBELL. COMMITTED to Essex county gaol, a Negro man who calls himself LYHE; he has passed several years in this neighbourhood as a free man, and understands the carpenter’s business. Since he was apprehended he says be belongs to one Moses Allman, of Isle of Wight county. The owner may have him, on paying charges of imprisonment, and what the laws al- lows. RICHARD BANKS RUN away from he subscriber on the 16t day of July a convict servant man named SA MUEL BAILEY, by trade a house joiner, about 30 years of age, is a stout well set fellow, of a ruddy complexion, about 5 feet 7 inches high, one of his legs sore, and swelled, his hair is remarkably grey, occasioned by the small-pox, has a cast in his eyes, and been int he country 2 years; he was clothed, when he went away, in an oznabrig shirt and trousers, an old light brown jacket, old felt hat, country made shoes tied, and commonly wear a green worsted cap. All masters of vessels are forewarned from harboring or employing him. I will give a reward of FORTY SHILLINGS to any person who will take up and deliver to the subscriber, in Richmond county, the said servant, besides what the law allows. WILLIAM BUCKLAND. NOTICE is hereby given to all Per- sons who have any Demands against the Public of Tobacco lost and destroyed by the late Fresh at Quantico Warehouse, that the Commissioners appointed by Act of assembly to settle the Accounts of the To- back so lost and destroyed, will meet at Dumfries,in the County of Prince William, upon the 16th Day of September next for that Purpose, when all Persons con- corned are desired to attend. To be SOLD at Fredericksburg, on Mon- day the 23rd of September next, being fair day (the sale formerly advertised being prevented by the badness of weather) ABOUT fifty choice SLAVES, used to cropping and farming. Twelve months credit will be allowed, on bond with security, bearing interest from the date. I have also some other slaves to dispose of at private sale, among whom are two carpenters, and a few house servants. I will also sell the plantation whereon I now live, in King George county, opposite to Frede ricksburg with or without the ferry. Credit, if required, will be extended to one, two, or three years, to suit the purchaser. JAMES HUNTER. FOUR thousand acres of LAND, belong to James Burwell lying in the county of Isle of Wight, on James river, 11 miles below Smith- field, will be exposed to public sale on the 10th day of November next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day. It is very level, and extraordinary good for grain and stock, having firm marshes belonging to it, and so convenient to Norfolk, that whatever is made thereon may easily be carried there by the water; there is also a very find merchant mill in the neighbourhood thereof, the proprietor of which, will, no doubt, readily take all the wheat that can be made upon it. Oysters and fish are to be had in plenty, and extremely good. The land will be laid off in lots to suit purchasers, and may be entered on the 1st of January next. Six months credit will be allowed from he day of entry on bond and approved security being given to TRUSTEES: LEWIS BURWELL DUDLEY DIGGS THOMAS NELSON, jun RICHARD BAKER, NATHANIEL BURWELL, RUNaway from the subscriber, in Frederick, the 19th of May last, a Negro man named JASPER lately purchased of George Bowness, tanner, in Portsmouth, and formerly the property of William Simpson butcher, in Norfolk, and Francis Clarke, in Princess Anne. The said slave is about 27 years of age, remarkably strong built, about 5 feet 9 inches high, speaks good English,wears much hair on his cheeks, the first joint of the fore finger of his right hand rendered useless by a wound, has a down cast aspect, a large scar on one of his knees from a burn, has worked at the carpenter’s and cooper’s trades, but more accustomed to work on board vessels, and has much the air of a sailor: had on when he went away, a new pair of buckskin breeches, and good shoes and stockings. Whoever will apprehend the said slave, and convey him to me, or to Mr. William Allason, merchant in Falmouth shall receive THREE PISTOLES reward, and if taken out of this co- lony FIVE PISTOLES. As I have reason to suspect that he will endeavor to get on board a vessel, in order to make his escape, I forewarn all masters and commanders of vessels from taking him on board. THOMAS BRYAN MARTIN. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> STRAYED away the 26th of April last a blooded bay mare, about 4 feet 6 inches high with a star in her forehead, and snip on her nose, switch tail and hanging mane, branded on the near buttock RB. Whoever will bring the said mare to the subscriber, living in Spotsylvania shall receive 20s reward. RICHARD BROOKE. GEORGE the THIRD, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, & c. To the Sheriff of Fairfax, greeting: We command you that you summon John Pound, son and heir of Morris Pound, deceased, late of the county aforesaid, to appear out Justices of our county aforesaid, to appear before our Justices of our county court of Fairfax, at Alexandria, on the third Monday in next month, to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him by William Savage, and Margarethis wife, executrix of the last will and testament of Charles Green,deceased, and Spence Grayson, administrator of all the singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, of Benjamin Grayson, deceased. And this he shall in wise omit, under the penalty of 100 |. sterling. And have then there this writ. Witness Peter Wagener, clerk of our said court, this 20th day of December,in the 11th year of our reign. P. WAGENER. MAY 23, 1771 I HAVE for sale ten LOTS or half acres of LAND, in the city of Williamsburg near Dr. James Carter’s being the lots whereon the late Col. Hollaway lived. There is a dwelling house Theron in good repair, with a kitchen under it, and two large brick vaults. I would also sell the brick WINDMILL I lately purchased of Major Taliaferro, which very late experi- once has proved may be made with very little alteration, ex- cheeringly convenient and profitable. Any person inclina- blue to become a purchaser of the above may know the terms by applying to Mr. Tazewell in Williamsburg, or the subscriber in Middlesex county. . Tf HUGH WALKER. General Post Office, New York, Jan. 22, 1771. HIS Majesty’s POST MASTER GENERAL having (for the better facilitating of Correspondence between Great-Britain and Ameri- ca) been pleased to add a 5th PACKET-BOAT to the Station between Falmouth and New-York Notice is hereby given, that the MAIL, for the future, will be closed at the Post Office in New-York at 12 of the Clock at Night, on the 1st Tuesday in every Month, and dispatched by a Packet the next Day for Falmouth. By Command of the DEPUTY POST MASTER GENERAL. ALEXANDER COLDEN, Secretary. GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, & c. To the sheriff of Lou- doun county, greeting. We command you that you sum- mon Thomas Patterson, brother and heir of John Petter- son late of Leesburg, in the said county, merchant deceased, to appear before the Justices of our said county court, at the court-house thereof, on the 2d Monday in December next to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited, against him and Fleming Patterson of Leesburg, mer- chant, by Henry M’Cabe of Alexandria, mer- chant, by Henry M’Cable of Alexandria, merchant, William Craufurd, jun, and company merchants, Willia- am Craufurd, Thomas Dunmore, and company of Great- Britain, merchants. And this he shall unwise omit, under the penalty of 100 |. And have then there this writ. Witness Charles Bings, clerk of our said court, the 15th day of November, in the 11th year of our reign, 1770. . 6m. CHARLES BINNS. FREDERICK, July 2, 1770. THE subscriber proper to in- form the public, that he purposes beginning to inoculate the SMALL-POX on the 12th day of Septem- ber next, and to continue the same until July following, at his house, six miles from Winchester:. The situation healthful and agreeable. The terms for each patient TWO PISTOLES for inoculation, and 20s a week for board. He flatters himself that his experience in Europe, and his repeated success in inoculating in this county, will render any account of his being regularly qualified, un- necessary. To these he chooses to appear, rather than speak confidently of himself. Patients may depend upon every necessary accommoda- sion; likewise the greatest care and tenderness; Nd need not be under any apprehension of confinement. JOHN M’DONALD. Maryland, August 15, 1770. THE subscriber, who has been regu- early bred to the practice of PHYSIC and SUR- GERY, gives this public information that begins to inoculate on the 5th of September, and continues till the last of June 1771, at his house when stands about half a mile from Baltimore Town, on a healthy situa- sion, with a very agreeable prospect. The price (as before) TWO PISTOLES, and twenty-five shillings per week for board. The sickness is really trifling, and the confinement none. They may safely return to their homes in 21 days. Those that choose to come, are re- quested not to alter their diet, and to give timely notice, that necessary care may be taken to prevent their being disappointed. NEGROES will be insured at five per- centcent. The subscribe declared he has inoculated upwards of eight thousand, and has lost but seventeen, and they died more from obstinacy and a too great indulgence, than from the small-pox. 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Title A name given to the resource The Virginia Gazette no. 274, Thursday, August 22, 1771 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1771-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SCNP1981.1 Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers--Virginia--Williamsburg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rind, William, 1733-1773 Language A language of the resource English Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rind, William, 1733-1773, printer unique