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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h5>Page 1</h5> VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR, NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, DO THOU GREAT LIBERTY! inspire our Souls.—And make our Lives, in THY Possession happy,—Or our Deaths GLORIOUS in THY just Defence! From THURSDAY August 25, to THURSDAY September 1——1774. (No. 13.) <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> A Friend to Truth, Liberty and Justice; sends the fol- lowing Reflections on CRITICISM. Should you think it proper to give it a place in your paper, you will oblige a Reader who wishes for its insertion, from his Love and Concern for the good of Mankind; he apprehend its intrinsic Worth; merits publication on every convenient Occasion. IN the world, and even in the church, we live among persons who have a strict eye upon the whole tenour of our conduct, and some from praise-worthy motives. Zealous pastors watch the steps of their flocks; affectionate relations or friends observe a mutual attention towards each other, in order to interfere, when necessary, with their advice or assistance; but laying aside all palliatives, the most common principles of the eager enquirers after the circumstances and behaviour of others, are of an inferior stamp. ’Tis an idle curiosity, ’tis envy and malice, which stuffs the brains of so many with the anecdotes of their town. Now, would these carping spectators see and relate things as they really are, would they in doubtful cases vouchsafe to put the most gentle construction or suspend their judgment; their prying into things (which after all do in no wise concern them) would be rather futile than criminal: but how misconstrued and exaggerated are our words, our actions, and even our gestures? our very silence does not escape animadversion. It is not a known truth, that the infections breath of slander tarnishes the purest lives, assigns evil motives to lawful actions, and, much more, puts a sinistrous turn on any, where there is the least equivocal appearance. This is the situation of every member of the church and commu- nity, and the more eminent his talents and virtues, the more is he exposed; the wicked being exceedingly indulgent to each other, but giving no quarters to the virtuous; they sift them without mercy; they cannot bear any should be thought better than themselves. Now this being the case, how shall an honest man or a good chris- tian behave? Shall he discompose himself to lend an ear to these in- cessant rumours, these buzzings of the multitude? Shall he put on a new behaviour, shall he alter the plan of his life upon every new censure of it? Experience tells him that this would be labour in vain,and that to please every body was never yet the lot of any one. We are under many duties to society; true; so are we to ourselves, and these must take the lead. Society forbids us to introduce disor- der and seducement, by a behaviour of an offensive apprearance: but society (herein I include the church, as with respect to us these two bodies make one) I say, treats us with an asperity to which it has no right, by giving an injurious turn to appearances. Must they then be given up to it? Here I think lies the stress, the pre- cise point of the question under hand; to the clearing up of which I offer the following distinctions. I distinguish three sorts of publics, or three classes of persons in the community and in the church, a judicious public, a weak public, and an unjust public. The judicious public, whose decisions are ever squared by equity, and which requires no further of us than the observance of our duty, has a right to our attention with all possible regard. Its voice being no other than that of religion and reason, there is no need of dwelling on proofs of its just claim to deference. If it pronounces certain steps to be inconsiderate, mis- becoming or dangerous, its decree will immediately take place, there’s no pleading any ideal innocence which might be at the bot- tom of those exceptionable procedures; the excuse is frivolous; whatever is really a stumbling block to our rational neighbour, and gives him a sensible offence, cannot be innocent; the precept of ab- staining from all appearance of evil admits of no exception. There is an unjust public, rancorous spies bent on injuring us, and who will be sure to work us continual trouble, whilst we submit our tranquillity to their notions. If master of a plentiful fortune, you make a decent use of it in the conveniencies and entertainments of life, this is exclaimed against as luxury and fastuousness, which you must immediately retrench; and had you at first set out in the strict economy which they require, then their cry would have been, Such stinginess! Is this being a steward of God? this is noting less than trampling the gifts of providence under foot. These, in fine, are a crew whom there is not satisfying, nor should it have any share of our thoughts. Let this public talk on, ’tis the best way to get rid of them; finding their clamours diregarded, they have the wisdom to be slilent; whereas any concern shewn at their tattle, any endea- vours to gratify it, are only so much more matter for giving it a quicker circulation. ’Tis even a kind of entertainment to a spe- culative man who can command his temper, to see and hear the machinations and bustles of these contemptible vermin; he is like one sitting on a lofty rock who sees the waves breaking at his feet. But there remains another public, still more vexatious, these are the weak public; actuated by prejudices and superstitions, they make salvation to depend on a thousand trifles, and are thrown into very painful agitations at meer nothings; with them a gnat is a camel. How are we to behave towards such? are we obliged to conform to their mistakes? In answer to this, which is properly the case of the question I would now clear up, I observe first, that it is the im- mediate end of our Saviour’s injunctions, not to offend any of these Little Ones. If they are real weaknesses in our neighbour, though of themselves they have not absolutely a claim to be humoured, yet re- ligion, and even natural equity teaches us, to condescend to them. To be convinced of this, only represent to yourself the consequences of a different behaviour, and recollect an instance in the apostolic times. All foods are certainly equal as to any inherent sacredness of pollution; meats sacrificed to idols are exposed to sale, which I can buy and eat of without any remorse; but my weaker brother conceits this to be downright idolatry; and if I do so in his pre- sence, he’ll conclude me guilty of that enormity; or even his faith, from his opinion of me, will be staggered, so that possibly he may </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> fall into a real idolatry. Is it a question how we are to act in such a case? Further, what we are pleased to call an insupportable constraint and a grievous sacrifice are not such weighty matters as we would have them pass for. Alas! upon any hint of a great man from whom we expect a lucrative post, we are ready to shew a much more troublesome deference to his humour. The public imagines that you frequent a house of ill repute: let it imagine so, say you, I am conscious of my purity. Not at all, let it not imagine so, this alone hinders all the good effects of your virtues, and weakens the force of example. Sure you can’t hesitate to break off a commerce which is an obstruction to so much good, and whereby your character, other- wise so excellent, becomes of no general use. Thus are many valu- able persons circumstanced towards the weak public, and ‘twould be really hard-heartedness, not to let ourselves down in some measure to its infirmities. Different conditions, tempers, age, and a thousand other circum- stances, may either increase or diminish this deference which is due to the weak public. There is not that person in the world who is or ought to think himself above the world’s tongue. But some there are whom it more especially concerns to keep fair with it; I mean those who stand high either in church or state. For such to say, what care I about the peoples thoughts: is little less than to say, what care I whether I discharge my office with honour to my- self or advantage to the public. They who take upon themselves important employments, are above any other’s called upon to pre- pare themselves for constraints, to forego certain entertainments and pleasures, which though in themselves innocent may be looked upon as of evil tendency. Lastly, an inducement, and a very important one, to this conde- scension to the weak, is the preservation of our own virtues. Yes, if any one be wanting in a sense of what he owes to others, and of the precipices to which his indiscretion leads them, let him mind himself, let him fear for his own salvation. Whatever stock of virtue he may have acquired, still it is possible, it is natural, that the ap- prearance of evil may betray him into the reality; the path is so slippery, that not a few have suddenly found themselves plunged in the mire of vice, who, once, in their calm hours would have startled at any step towards it. It is said of female pudicity, that it is a flower which fades ir- retrievably, and that a suspicion blasts it no less effectually than guilt itself: this is in no small measure applicable to christian vir- tue. A good christian should be accounted such; the natural effect of his amiable character being to diffuse a charming fragrancy, invi- ting others to imitation. Now wilfully to neglect such delightful, such beneficial consequences of his sanctity, is to deprive himself of one of the rewards which God has annexed to it; ’tis turning the back on the inestimable privilege of bringing others to righteousness, and ne- glecting a powerful means for the imrovement of his own. For though good works are not to be done merely with an eye to applause, yet it is certain, that a brilliant reputation, acquired by an exalted uniformity in virtue, is a treasure whose preservation is worthy of all our attention and delicacy. When once this reputa- tion comes to be laid open, there’s one, and often one of the strong- est sences, thrown down. Such and such things are talked of you, say some officious seducers; were you actually guilty, ‘twould be no more. Since the public thus wrongs you, would I make myself its slave, and lay a restraint upon myself, which they will still misinter- pret: since virtue can’t command their good word. I’ll e’en swim with the stream. Thus do the appearances of evil lead to actual evil. That’s far from being all and I affirm it to be a point of exceed- ing difficulty to trace the limits and indicate where appearances are no more than appearances, and where begins the combination with evil. They are like the extremities of shades on paintings, whose delicate gradations of light and shade hinder the eyes from discerning where the light terminates and the shade begins. How many things accounted no more than appearances, viewed in a just light, are very striking evils. For instance, those conversation-freedoms called jo- cularity and sport, if rightly named, are ribaldry and detraction, at least very idle words. Many amusements, used as, and called recrea- tions, are often a frivolous and destructive dissipation. In a word, as there is not exceeding in precaution and diligence where our ever- lasting happiness or misery lie at stake, it behoves every one who has his virtue and salvation at heart, to be very exact and rigid even as to the appearances of evil, and to spare no pains in totally eradi- cating them out of his disposition, that his practical system may be irreproachable. PHILANTHROPOS. To the DELEGATES appointed to represent this Colony, at the ensuing Congress. GENTLEMEN, THE early attention which has been paid to the unhappy situation of Boston, fully convinces me of the cordial attachment of each Colony to its suf- fering sister, and is a striking proof of that laudable zeal, which should on all emergencies animate and in- spire the whole Continent. As I have seen your gene- ral instructions, I mean to offer a few hints in the true and undisguised spirit of freedom, and if the grand line of duty you are directed to pursue, is founded up- on constitutional grounds, and in any degree tends to establish the liberties of America on a happier Base; none can deny your the tribute of applause: should this be the Result of your Assemblage, your names in con- junction with those of your Compatriots, will be entit- led to an honouorable distinction, and the wisdom and </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> propriety of your decisions, will be viewed by Posterity with every mark of respect and esteem. As the Phila- delphians have digested their ideas with the minutest attention, I would if possible advise you to exceed them in recommending moderate measures. Consider the distinguished repute which must attend your surpassing. Reflect on the dishonour which must result from dis- gracing so excellent a Model: and I am sure you will not hesitate a moment where to fix your choice. The extension of Parliamentary authority has founded a general Alarm; yet I am clearly of opinion, that it would have been more consistent with strict justice, and politican prudence, to have had recourse once more, to the customary method of petitioning themade an object of such general concern. Whoever seriously reflects on the critical aspect of public affairs, must discern a train of calamities hovering over the Bostonians; which they might have avoided by a timely compliance with the demands of the British Le- gislature. No attempt to enslave you has yet been adopted, when such foul dark Tyranny approaches, found Policy will evince the necessity of a legal re- sistance. Moderation is the surest road to political happiness. Lord Chatham the great Asserter of public liberty, in the severest terms of reproach, con- demned the destriction of the Tea, as contrary to all laws of humanity and justice; a full proof that how- ever he may disapprove the ministerial Manoeuvres, which have excited so general an attention here, his ideas are not dictated by the same spirit, rather com- prised in a less extent than the American opposition. Some transitory Bickerings arising from the passions incidental to human nature, must naturally be con- veyed into the new Senate House, nor can I well con- ceive how they can be adjusted, except some degrees of precedence are established; for tho’ the office of Dictator is unknown to our Constitution, some exalted dignity might be raised, supported by the general voice, and proved to be in every respect as consistent with the principles of a limited Monarchy, as your right of As- semblage: ———which who dares deny?———It can only be considered as an Innovation, which the Mas- sachusetts-Bay has experienced to a very considerable extent. I well know that the avowed intention of the honorable Delegates of this Province, was only to convince the Parliament of their errors, not to restrain them in their measures. This will I fear be an ardu- ous task: for the ostensible Minister has subdued an inveterate Party, composed of some of the greatest political Geniuses that ever figured in the British An- nals. He is without doubt, one of the ablest Finan- ciers in Europe; add to this a Man of consummate in- tegrity in private life, in high confidence with his So- vereign, now in the Zenith of Power, and if some of the first Commoners in Britain may be believed, has most of the nation on his side in the present American disputes. I do not mean to dishearten you Gentlemen, though I could with great ease point out a numerous tribe of real Hypocrites among your pretended friends in Britain, but only to recommend strict prudence, caution and deliberation in all you undertake. If the intention of the Congress, is only to confirm the Re- solves of the various Assemblies, I think they would have had as permanent an effect, without this general Combination. Now for the material point, if you con- ceive that the happiness, prosperity, and future hopes of yourselves, families, country, friends, are all at stake, I have sanguine hopes, that a general petition to the King, with whom your Contest lies, testifying your loyalty and zeal, which has already appeared in the strongest colours, and at the same time disclaiming all Connection with the Bostonians, and refusing fur- ther assistance till his Majesty is fully satisfied with their general conduct and demeanor, will if supported by the concurrent testimony of the whole Congress, and re- presented in a spirited, consistent, and just manner, be- coming the dignity of Senators, procure the desired re- dress, and secure your happiness as a free people thro’ many succeedinng ages. I am Gentlemen with profound Respect, Your most obedient servant. MODESTUS. Norfolk, August 30, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 2</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. * SMYRNA, April 6. The Russians have restored to the French the sum of 100,000 crowns, for effects that had been seized on board French vessels consigned to the Turks, and which had been declared as good prizes. The Venetians sent a vessel to Paros on a similar errand, but have not been able to obtain redress. Algiers, April 24. An English man of war and two frigates, commanded by commodore Dennis, arrived here the 22d of this month, having on board Mr. Frazer, the English Consul. This squadron was saluted by 21 guns, and returned the same. The same day an officer from the man of war landed, being charged with a letter from the King of England to the Dey, by which his Majesty requires his acquiescement to the three following articles, which has occasioned Mr. Frazer’s being sent back, viz. 1st. That neither the Consul, nor any subject of the King of England, who reside here, shall be obliged to kiss the Dey’s hand. 2dly, That the Consul and his Chancellor shall be allowed to wear a sword wherever they please. 3dly, That all the Christian slaves who shall escape on board the boat of any English ship of war, shall be free, and not liable to be claimed; and that Mr. Frazer reside here again as Consul. But the Dey has refused to grant these three articles, and said, that if the Commandant thought proper to come on shore, he might; but that absolutely Mr. Frazer should not set foot on land; and that if these conditions did not please the Commandant, he was at liberty to set sail. We are curious to know what turn this affair will take. MADRID, May 17. The Court has received advice by an express, that the vessels which composed the fleet destined for the Mediter- ranean, had been dispersed by a furious tempest, without its being known as yet what is become of them, except the S. Raphael, and S. Domingo, which are entered into the Port of Algesire, the for- mer without masts, but the second in good condition. —— “The dis- ”persion of this fleet may be a most favourable circumstance for ”the repose of Europe.” PARIS, May 13. The new French King’s mode of dismissing his Granfather’s Ministers contained some degree of humour. He send word to the Duke D’Aiguillion and the chancellor, that they had been too near Louis the fifteenth to be admitted into the pre- sence of his successor, as he has not had yet the small-pox, and that it was to avoid an infection that he had confined their female friend (Madame Barre) to a Convent. WARSAW, May 24. Since the 15th inst. the Prussian troops greatly encrease in Great Poland, their commanding Officers, as in time of war, have sealed up orders, which they dare not open till they arrive at certain places; 600 men of the Lassaw regiment, and 500 of the Ingersleben regiment, and a train of artillery, are just arrive at Kujavia, which foretells a new violation which the King of Prussia intends to commit in that province. Another Prussian camp draws together near Graudnitz, at which the King himself is expected on the 5th of next month; and proper orders have been given to the Magistrates of Thorn to send a certain quantity of hay, oats, straw, and a certain number of large bag- gage waggons to that place, for the use of the camp. The Russian Minister here has received intelligence from the Russian Grand Army, that on the 15th ult. the whole army was be- tween Jalonza and Brailow, a few miles from the banks of the Da- nube; that Count Romanzow left Jassy of the 12th ult. in order to take the commands in chief of the army, and to pass the Danube. On the 18th 19th and 20th inst. we had a very severe frost that all the rivers were covered with ice, and several people on the road were frozen to death. HAGUE, June 1. The most Christian King Louis XVI, on his accession to the throne, having anounced that event to the King George III. of Great-Britain, and at the same time declaring that his desire was to live in peace with all the neighbouring Powers, and and that it would give him pleasure to cultivate the friendship and good understanding which at present subsisted between France and England, to the mutual advantage of both nations, &c. the King of Great-Britain, sensible of this politeness and testimony of friend- ship, hath wrote a letter with his own hand to his most Christian Majesty, wherein his Britannic Majesty presents his compliments of condolance on the death of the late King, and those of felicitation to the new Monarch upon his accession to the throne; and these compliments are accompanied with assurances from his Britannic Majesty, that he shall embrace every opportunity to render solid and lasting the union and friendship which happily subsists between the two kingdoms, &c. * SMYRNA is a City in the Province of NATOLIA, in lesser ASIA, subject to the Turks, 4 Miles in circumference, inhabited by different Nations, viz. Turks, Greek, Armenian, and Latin Christians: It lies in 27 d. 25 m. E. Long. 38. 28 N. Lat.; it is supposed to contain 50,000 People. It is the principal Mart in the Levant; most of the Maritime Powers in EUROPE, have Con- suls there, for the superintendance of their Trade. LONDON, May 23. PROCEEDINGS on the QUEBEC BILL YESTERDAY in the House of Commons, the order of the day for the House to go into a Committee of ways and means for raising a supply in his Majesty’s colony of Quebec being called for, Lord North arose, and set forth that he had been infor- med, that it would be highly beneficial to the Canadians, if they had a communication with the West-Indies, in preference to North America; but desired to call on Sir Thomas Mills, Receiver-Gene- ral,, who would give the House more information. Sir Thomas Mills being called in, Lord North asked him, ”Whether, if the Canadians had a commerce with the West In- dies, it would not be preferable to a commerce with North Ameri- ca?” He answered in the affirmative. “Whether a distillery being allowed in Quebec would not be highly beneficial to Canada?” Yes. ”Whether he knew if any disputes had arisen in Canada concern- ing the paying of duties; what methods have been used to make the inhabitants pay the duties; and what had been the result of those methods?” He said, there had been a trial at law in Cana- da to oblige persons to pay certain duties, and that the jury had gi- ven a verdict for the defendants. “Whether he knew there had been a trial in the court of Common Pleas here, concerning the right of paying the duties in Canada, in which a verdict was given for the Crown; and whether there had been a second trial in Ca- nada, since the trial in England; and whether the Canadians jury had altered their opinion on account of the verdict given here?” Sir Thomas said, he well knew a verdict had been obtained, here, and a second trial had at Quebec, but that the jury there again gave a verdict for the defendants. “Whether he thought a duty laid upon dry goods imported into Canada would answer any good ends?” No. “If he knew the amount of the revenue there?” 12,000£. “What was the amount of the French duties?” 3000£. ”If he did not think a duty on spirits would answer the purposes of raising a revenue, without injuring the subjects there?” Yes. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> He was asked several more questions, to which he gave ready ans- wers, and was then ordered to withdraw. Lord North, after a short preface, chiefly remarking on the in- formation the witness had given the House, proposed the following resolutions: That a duty of 3d. sterling per gallon be laid on all British spirits imported into Canada, the produce of the West Indies. That a duty of 1s. per Gallon be laid on all spirits imported into Canada, the produce of North America. That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all molasses or syrup, imported into Canada by in British ships. That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all mo- lasses or syrup imported into Canada in West-India bottoms. That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all molasses imported into Cana da in North America in foreign bottoms. That a duty of 1£. 16s. be paid for every license granted to any persons who shall sell liquors or spirtis of any kind, or keep any public house in Canada. Mr. Pultney, and Mr. W. Burke, desired to know if the duty of 1 £. 16s. for every license was to be, as usual, a fee to the Go- vernor? Lord North said the following resolutions would explain it; That all the above duties be collected towards raising a revenue for paying the civil government, and for the better administration of justice in Canada. That all the above duties should be collected over and above any duties now in being there. Mr. Pultney desired to know what the former duties were. Lord North and Mr. Gray Cooper answered, the same as were paid in all the other colonies. He then rose, and said probably some objections might arise to having a distillery in Quebec, as it was a corn country, and that the Canadians, rather than pay the duties proposed, would distil all their own liquors, and thereby baulk government from receiving any revenue from the duties now mentioned; that in such a case, he said, he had another scheme to propose, which was, if govern- ment found the Canadians really did distil all their corn, which he believed would be impossible, then he should move for excise-officers to be appointed, in order to collect the inland duties, which would equally answer the same purpose. May 25, The Bishop of Cracow complaining to the Emperor, that by the disturbances in Poland, his losses amounted ot more than twelve millions of florins; the Emperor answered, he was con- cerned for his loss, but comfort yourself, nay good Lord Bishop, all the twelve Apostles never had so much to lose. Whenever a king of France dies, there is a model of him taken off in wax, which is deposited in great state in the chapel of St Dennis surrounded with lamps, which are constantly buring night and day, till the death of his successor; when the same ceremony is observed with him. Yesterday came on according to order in the Upper Assembly, the third reading of the Bill for providing Quarters for the Officers and troops in North America, the Bill was accordingly read a third time by the Clerk, and upon the question being put, whether the the bill should pass, Lord Chatham got up and spoke for upwards of an hour in a very nervous and sensible manner. During the course of his speech his Lordship highly condemned the refractory behaviour of the Americans, but at the same time disapproved of the measures taken by administration, looking upon them as harsh, oppressive and tyrannical. When he had concluded, Lord Suffolk spoke for a short time, and was answered by Lord Temple, who closed the debate. The question was again put, that this bill do now pass, and the House divided, contents 57, not contents 16. Lord Chatham was so infirm, that he was obliged to support himself with a crutch during the time he spoke yesterday in the House of Peers. Yesterday Lord North laid before the House of Commons several papers relative to Quebec. A letter from Leghorn gives an account, that four Russian and six Turkish men of war have had an engagement in the Archipela- go, and after a very obstinate contest, two of the latter were burnt and a third sunk; the other three after losing the greatest part of their crews, were obliged to yield to the Russians. May 30. The troops that are embarked for America, are pro- vided with ammunition equal to 64 rounds per man. By a letter from Elsineur we learn, that the King of Denmark has made some material alterations in the affairs of that Kingdom. The Duke of Holstein, his Majesty’s Uncle, is made Commander in chief of the army. Admiral Rayter presides over the naval af- fairs. The Queen Dowager is seldom seen at court, and Prince Frederick is entirely excluded in public affairs. However there is not the least prospect of an accommodation taking place with the Queen Matilda. By a private letter from Vienna we are informed, that the three criminals concerned in burning the Imperial Magazine at Diern- hrotte, upon April the 18th, were conducted thither upon the 29th at midnight, under a numerous escort of cavalry. The principle criminal, a French Abbe, was seized at the Inn, La cour de Baviere; the Spanish Officer, late in the regiment of ____, was seized in the suburb of Leopolstadt; and the Portuguese Jew, who paid the villains that provided the combustibles for this diabo- lical purpose, was yesterday seized at Enzerdoff. The French Abbe, upon being threatened with the torture, con- fessed he had received 12,000 livres, by remittances from Paris, for this horrid transaction, &c. &c. &c. The consequences of this dis- covery, it is apprehended, will cement in the strongest manner, our union with his Majesty of Prussia. Every circumstance relative to this melancholy transaction is observed in the strictest silence, for reasons too obvious to mention. June 4. A Gentleman officially connected with the proprietors of Pennsylvania assures us, that during the course of the last year, up- wards of twenty Thousand emigrants from Great Britain and Ire- land, arrived and settled in different parts of the province of Pen- sylvania. If any thing like a proportionable number have emigra- ted to the other colonies, the conceit of an AMERICAN EMPIRE in embryo will not appear quite so fanciful, so visionary, or utopian, as some men would persuade us to believe. Yesterday, by virtue of a commission from his Majesty, the Royal Assent was given to the following Bills, viz. The Bill for raising a certain sum by Loans on Exchequer Bills.< The Bill to provide commodious quarters for the Officers and Soldiers in America. The Bill to regulate the Prices of Corn imported and exported. The Bill for continuing an act for allowing the Exportation of Rice from Carolina and Georgia to the Southward of Cape Fini- sterre. The Bill relative to the residence of Persons elected Members to serve in Parliament. June 7. Orders were lately sent down from the Admiralty of France, to several of the sea ports, for opening houses of rendezvous for seamen. And it may be depended on, that a very formidable naval armament will soon by ready for sea. Four new ships of 74 guns each, are ordered to be laid on the stocks at Brest; and that they may be got ready for sea with the greatest expedition, an additional number of hands are ordered to be employed on them. June 9. The Lords of the Admiralty have issued commissions for buying up in Ireland 900 casks of beef and 500 barrels of pork, for the use of his Majesty’s navy. June 10. Letters from Venice say, “A very dangerous insur- rection, broke out lately at Grand Cairo, in which the Governor, with the other Turkish officers were murdered. June 11. They write from Lisbon, that the Lanseroon, a Dutch man of war, of 50 guns, is lost about fifteen leagues from that place, and all the crew, consisting of upwards of 460 souls, peri- shed. June 13. Yesterday a courier with dispatches, said to be respect- ing an armistice now negociating between the Russians and the Turks, arrived at St. James’s from Sir Robert Gunning, K. B. Ambassador to the court of Petersburgh. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> June 18. The Prussian Monarch, we hear, has greatly lowered in his demands and altered his tone since the demise of Louis XV. He now begins to fear that Great Britain will be at least neutral, while France and the Emperor join to confine him within the limits he possessed at the breaking out of the general war in 1741. The Dutch are now building at Flushing, Amsterdam, and other ports upwards of 20 ships of the line. June 21. Orders were yesterday given for his Majesty’s carriage and attendants to be ready at St. James’s at two o’clock for his Majesty to go to the House of Peers on Wednesday to give the royal assent to the bill for raising money by lottery: The Sinking Fund bill: The bill for laying several additional duties on liquors imported into the province of Quebec: The bill for regulating and ascertaining the weights to be made use of in weighing the gold and silver coin: The bill for applying a sum of money for recoining the gold: The bill for relief of insolvent debtors: The expiring laws bill: And the Laleham inclosure; and the bill for regulating the go- vernment of the province of Quebec; after which his Majesty will make a speech from the throne. And both Houses will prorogue for the summer. By the last letters received from abroad, it is certain the King of Prussia has raised 40,000 additional troops, so that he will again soon appear at the head of 250,000 men in the field. All reports about his misunderstanding with the Emperor are only calculated for private purposes, as are the many attacks upon Dantzic. That town has, and will have a better established trade than before, when once exactly agreed on their new form of government. The North America ships, which cannot procure a freight home, propose taking in emigrants from a sister kingdom. As soon as the intelligence arrived in America, that the Parlia- ment had laid a tax on the Colonists, the legislature of their pro- vinces immediately laid an embargo on all ships belonging to Eng- land and the West-India islands, and ordered their ports to be shut against all trade with Great-Britain. The province of New-York received the Boston-Port bill by Capt. Cooper, in 27 days from London, and some time before General Gage’s arrival; they that same evening called the inhabitants toge- ther, printed off the bill, with a copy of several letters from Eng- land, and dispersed ten thousand; they sent off some to Boston, some to Philadelphia, to Virginia, Carolina, and all round the dif- ferent colonies. Many of the most rich and trading men (one in particular who has five ships) desired to have an embargo laid on all shipping to the West-Indies; to store up all provisions, and stop all trade. The people approved of the scheme, and in less than 24 hours Philadelphia was alarmed, and came into the same resolution: the people think in America, that England is mad.— What will they think when the Canada bill comes to hand, as it is gone off with all the other wise acts hurried through at this time of infatuation? The friends to mankind are all much alarmed; honesty is not fled, but surely sleeps. Extract of a letter from Madrid, April 17. ”it is now the absolute and avowed intention of this Court, to take part against the Russians in the Mediterranean; and for that purpose are the squadrons intended which have been fitted out at Cadiz and Seville, that which was fitted out at Ferrol having sailed for the West-Indies. Orders having been sent to the two first men- tioned places to raise 4000 seamen immediately to man the squad- rons. This resolution causes much amazement, as it was the opi- nion of most people, that if Spain should take up arms, it would be in favour of the Russians. Extract of a letter from LISBON, April 29. ”By all accounts from the coast of Africa, we learn, that the Emperor of Morrocco is fitting out 30 large ships of war, which are to be commanded by Renegadoes, and to have the best sailors in the kingdom.” EXTRACT of a letter from DOVER, May 17. The most authentic accounts from Paris, since the death of the King, are, that the Duke de Nivernois will be Prime Minister, and that the Duke de Choiseul will take a principal share in administra- tion. EXTRACT of a letter from HAMBURGH, May 17. ”They write from Berlin, that the King has ordered an army of 20,000 men to encamp near Oliva; and that he himself is going to review them; a circumstance which must greaty terrify the Dant- zickers.” May 28. A gentleman arrived from Madrid, assures us, that 11 capital ships of war are now building in different dock yards belong- ing to his Catholic Majesty. Extract of a letter from Dundee, May 20. ”At a numerous meeting of the Burghers and broad cloth mer- chants of this Burgh, they took under their consideration the vast sum of money sent from this place to England for broad cloths; and unanimously resolved to erect a broad cloth manufactory here, in which they are all to be concerned.” Extract of a letter from Madrid, May 30. ”Not withstanding the pacific smile, which apparently spreads itself over the affairs of this Court, there cannot be any thing more certain than the assurance intelligent people maintained here, that the Spanish ministry are afraid of being soon involved in a war; or why all the preparations by land and sea, which have ben for some time and are still carried on with unabated vigour at Cadiz, at Sevil- le, at Ferrol, at Carthagena and every where? Ships are fitting out, and at all those places, offices are opened for the registering of seamen; recruits for the army are raising, and the whole military of this kingdom is undergoing regulations which were planned by Gen. O’Reilly, Governor of this capital, and under his inspection carried into execution.” Extract of a letter from Petersburgh, June 1. ”Fresh advices have been just received, of the entire dispersion of the rebels, and that tranquility is entirely restored to the pro- vinces. After their late defeat, the rebels formed themselves into several little parties, but by the vigilance and activity of the Impe- rial troops have been entirely dispersed or taken prisoners. Pu- gatscheff himself has assuredly found means to escape into Arme- nia; but it will be made a particular article in any treaty of peace with the Turks, that he shall be delivered up. His Imperial high- ness the Grand Duke is preparing to set out to inspect the forts on the frontiers towards Sweden.” Exfract of a letter from MARLI, June 6. ”By a new arrangement, les petites Ecuries of the Queen are suppressed, and all changed into one. At Versailles there will be 30 coach sets of 8 horses each, furnished by the King’s hara in Brandenburgh and the provinces of France, 600 English horses for hunting, and 600 from the provinces, at Fontainbleau 20 coach sets, half English, half Brandenbourgh, of 8 horses each, 400 Eng- lish hunters, and 400 from the provinces of France, and the same number at Compeigne; the whole amounting to 3360 horses, of which the number formerly amounted to 6000, but never more than 5000 effective. A set of foreigners, as well as a set of natives, have offered to buy them, and renew them from time to time, bet ter than they now are, at the rate of forty-five louis d’ors per horse and to feed them for eight livres, or 7s. 6d. a week each, which makes another saving of 20 millons of livres yearly. It is not doub- ted, with such oeconomy, that France will be in a short time out of debt, and able to lay up a store of resources in time of need.” </div> <h5>Page 3</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> CHARLESTOWN, (SOUTH-CAROLINA,) July 29. The 6th ultimo, at Charlestown, South-Carolina, there was the largest meeting of the inhabitants ever known there, in order to obtain the sense of the Colony on the present alarming state of A- merican affairs; when they came into many spirited Resolves, and confirmed the choice of their Delegates, to meet at the congress at Philadelphia the first Monday in September next, viz. Henry Middle- ton, John Rutledge, Thomas Lynch, Christopher Gadsden, and Edward Rutledge, Esqrs. The general Meeting holden at Savannah in Georgia, on Wednesday last, was adjourned to Wednesday, August 10th, when it is expected resolutions similar to those of the other Provinces will be come into. There is no probability, at present, of the Creek Indians giving any further satisfaction for the late outrages and murders. It is said they have received assurances of aid from the Cherokees. This day a messenger arrived here express from his Excellency Governor Martin of North-Carolina, with dispatches to his Honour the Lieutenant Governor, and the Superintendant of Indian Affairs. Private letters by the said express inform us, that the Shawanese and other Indians have commenced hostilities, and penetrated a considerable way into the province of Virginia, where they have murdered a great many families, and reduced the western part of the country to great distress. The General Assembly of North-Carolina, which stood proro- gued to the 16th of this month, is further prorogued to the 26th of September next. The General Assembly of this Province is to meet here on Tuesday next. August 4. On Thursday last the general assembly of this pro- vince met here according to prorogation. The honourable the com- mons house recognized and agreed to the several resolutions which were come into at the general meeting of the Inhabitants holden at the exchange in this town on the 6th, 7th and 8th days of July last, and voted the sum of fifteen hundred pounds sterling for de- fraying the expence of the gentlemen then appointed deputies, in behalf of this province, to meet the deputies of the other provinces in a general congress. The house likewise prepared a messsage to the Lieutenant Governour, desiring, in case of any alarm on the frontiers from the Indians, that he would order the Inhabitants their to be supplied with arms and amunition, and that the house would defray the expence thereof; but before the said message could be engrossed, his honour sent for the speaker and member into the council-chamber, where he was pleased to prorogue the general assembly of this province to Tuesday the sixth day of September next. BOSTON, July 23. At a town meeting on Tuesday last, the methods proposed for employing such as are out of business by the operation of the Port- Bill were approved; a circular letter to the other towns, relative to the bills for vacating our charter, was reported, and accepted by the town. The meeting stands adjourned to Tuesday the 9th day of August. The following is the form of the notification for the above. NOTIFICATION. Agreeable to the order of the town at their last meeting— The freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston legally qualified, rateable at twenty pounds estate, to a single rate (besides the Poll) are hereby notified to meet at Faneuil-Hall, on Tuesday the 26th of July instant, at ten o’clock in the forenoon; then and there to determine on the expediency of appointing a Committee of seven by ballot, for the purpose of considering of pro- per measures to be adopted for the common safety during those ex- igencies of our public affairs, which may reasonably be expected, when the acts of the British parliament, altering the course of jus- tice, and annihilating our free constitution, shall be enforced in the province; —the Committee to make report :—to consider of what measures are right and proper for the town to adopt at this time re- lative to the building of one or more houses, building one or more vessels, repairing or paving the public streets, erecting or enlarging wharves on the town’s land, or any other public work (to be carri- ed on by monies arising from voluntary donations) for the employ- ment of the poor of the town of Boston, at this time of general ca- lamity: —to consider whether the town will sell any, and what part of the real estate belonging to the town, lying within the limits thereof :—to consider what further measures are proper to be ta- ken upon the present exigency of our public affairs more especially relative to the late edict of a British Parliament, for blocking up the harbour of Boston, and annihilating the trade of this town—and to act upon such other matters as may properly come before them. By order of the Select-Men, WILLIAM COOPER, Town-Clerk. Boston, July 23, 1774. N. B. Such tradesmen and others, inhabitants of this town, as are under necessity for want of employment in their several occupa- tions by the act of Parliament, called the Boston Port Bill, are de- sired to bring in their names to the Committee appointed to consi- der of ways and means for their employment or relief; who will attend for that purpose at Faneuil-Hall, on every day (Lord’s day excepted) between the first and tenth day of August next, from three to seven o’clock in the afternoon. Saturday last a vessel arrived here with 1000 bushels of grain, as a present for the distressed Poor of this town, from our truly wor- thy Friends and Brethren of Weathersfield, in the colony of Con- necticut. July 27. Friday last two companies of the 64th regiment went from the castle to encamp near his Excellency Governor Gage’s seat in Danvers. Tuesday last there was a meeting of the inhabitants of this town, to consider of ways and means for employing the poor, &c. The meeting was adjourned to a future day. Every part of this extensive continent so far as we have yet heard, appear to be deeply interested in the fate of this unhappy town. Many and great are the donations we have already received; and many more we have good reason to expect. The cry of hunger is not so great as was at first expected. Even our poorest people have not yet suffered for the want of bread.—May that Being who hath the hearts of all in his hands, and who turneth them as he plea- seth, still dispose our sympathising brethren to continue their be- nefactions, till we are happily relieved from our present difficulties.— The Governor of Connecticut has appointed the 31st of August next as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer throughout that colony. August 8. On the first of June last the brig Sally, of Lancas- ter, bound from Jamaica to that port, was cast away on Cape Co- rienties, the west end of Cuba: She was laden with Rum, Sugar, &c. and her crew, twelve in number, were taken off the wreck by Capt. Russel, of the ship King George of Boston, from Jamaica, for Bristol; who, being short of Provisions, put the people on board different vessels as he came across them. Since our last arrived here from the southward, General Lee, a </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> gentleman who has sustained several important military trusts, and is a great friend to American Liberty. Last Tuesday morning came to town from Marblehead, twelve cart load of good salt Fish, also a quantity of oyl, being the gene- rous donation of our sympathising brethren of that place.—The above provisions having been judged by the revenue officers not to be,, victuals” * (the word in the port-Bill) for the necessary use and sustenance of the inhabitants of the town of Boston,” it was there- fore not permitted to be brought into this port ‘Coastwise.’ — The benefaction of Rice from South-Carolina, has since its arrival, re- mained there in the same predicament; but, we hear, that it is allowed to be an article of food, and not solely of merchandise, and may be brought in by water; also that permission is given for launching the vessels that are now on the stocks here; which liberty, for some time past, has been refused. * Victuals signifies sustenance or things necessary to live upon, as meat and provisions. See Dict. Arts and Sciences, also Bailey Johnson, Dyche, Entick, &c. &c. &c. PHILADELPHIA, August 8. On the 1st inst. was spoke with by a Pilot, Capt. Morriss’s sloop from New-York for Maryland, out four days, who informed him that the evening before, he saw a ship bottom up, about 10 miles off Barnagat, but it blowing fresh and a heavy sea running, he could not stay by her. Extract of a letter from a Gentleman of the first character in Charlestown, South-Carolina, to his friend at Boston, dated July 12, 1774. ”Your situation at this time is truly hazardous and trying, but you will not fail for want of support, because all British America are your friends. For God’s Sake be firm and discreet at this time. The good people of this Colony have sent you one Sloop load of Rice, and we shall send you more.—I should suppose a Non-Im- and Non Exportation would bring us relief.—I think this seems to be the sense of almost all the colonies.———And such a measure would place America in such a consequential point of view, as would astonish all Europe. I think we have the Cards in our hands; but if we do not play them with caution, we shall be juggled out of the Game. ”Our fears are about you, that you may not despond, and give up; for I am sorry to see you have so many adders in your own bosoms, who may sting you to death.—Pity it is, that Hutchinson should have gone home with so many names of Addressers: It will do no good, but much Hurt, I fear. ”At this time of imminent danger Politics should be the theme of the day, and our dreams at night should of the situation of our country. However bad it is, if Boston does but persevere, and be prudent, her Sisters. and Neighbours will work out her salvation, without recourse to Arms.—Unanimity must be the great leading Star.” A correspondent observes, that Lord North is justly entitled to the thanks of America, for the firm and happy union of all her councils; an union which no other minister of the present reign has had the hardiness to effect. Since out last arrived here the ship Hannah, Capt. Mitchel, from Londonderry with 400 passengers:—On his passage the 4th inst. he had a severe gust, in which the lightening struck his main- mast, shivered the top mast and top-sail yard to pieces; when it came to the deck, it seemed to divide, so that a part went down the fore hatch way, and the other part down the steerage, and from thence out of one side where it started a plank and thirteen trunnels.—In its progress, it killed one of the passengers who was a-sleep in the steerage, and wounded several others, who are since recovered. Wednesday last arrived here the brig Charlestown Packet, Capt. Wright, from Charlestown, South-Carolina, with whom came pas- sengers, the Hon. Henry Middleton and Edward Rutledge, Esqrs. two of the Gentlemen who are nominated to represent that colony at the ensuing congress; the other three, viz, Thomas Lynch, John Rutledge, and Christopher Gadsden, Esqrs. we hear, are to come passengers in the brig Sea Nymph, Capt. Moore, who was to leave that port the 15th instant. August 17. Capt. Johnston from Liverpool, the 3d inst. in lat. 32 : 45, long. 69, spoke Capt. Spence, form New-York, for Liverpool. Captain Butterfield, from Hispaniola, on the 7th inst. in Lat. 37, Long. 74, spoke a brig, Cap. Hinshaw, from Gibraltar, for New-York 11 weeks out. Capt. Williams from London, on the 7th of June, in lat. 49 57, long. 5 : 14, spoke Capt. Lawrence from New-York, for Lon- don : On the 19th ult. in lat. 39 : 40, long. 49 : 39, spoke Capt. Shroudy, belonging to this port, from Virginia for Cadiz, out 11 days : And on the 5th instant, in lat. 38 : 2, long. 69 : 56, spoke a ship, Capt. Bensley, from Virginia for White-Haven, out 7 days, all well. A gentleman who came to town on Sunday, last, got a passage in one of our pilot-boats, which he met at sea, from on board the sloop Friendship, Capt. Bull, on board of which he was passenger, and informs, that the said sloop was bound from Wilmington, North-Carolina, for Salem, with 300 barrels of provisions, as a donation from said town, for the relief of the besieged Bostonians; and that there was another cargo of provisions ready, and would follow soon—that the sloop belonged to a Mr. Quince, who gene- rously furnished her for the voyage, without fee, freight, or reward, that the people seemed to have a just sense of the injury done them; that they were to have a meeting to chuse Delegates the 20th of August, as may be seen by their Resolves, &c. NORFOLK, September 1st, 1774. We are informed by a letter from North Carolina, dated August 27th, that the following persons have been taken up and carried to New-Bern gaol, by express orders from the Governor. They are charged with counterfeiting the paper currency of this Province. Viz. Timothy Green quack doctor, Cons. Cullonon school master, Charles Valentine Harvey engraver, and John Taylor, also several others, whose names are unknown. Extract of a Letter, from a Gentleman at York in England, to his friend in Norfolk, Virginia; dated June 24, 1774. ”This Tea affair is only in other words what you may call a Stamp-Act, and the only grand question or dispute lies in this whether the Americans (of right) can be taxed here or not? This is easily solved with you, and you will find the Americans have many friends here; (how powerful they may be, time only will shew); one thing I am sorry for, that this affair has broke out this year; had it been the next, you would have had a new Parlia- ment, as there will be a general election in May or June 1775, the people of Boston and the Massachusetts Bay Province, are the only Victims threatened with vengeance, but what their fate may be, will in the end, be the fate of all the Colonies. The emigration of people from all parts of England is very ama- zing indeed, and if no stop is put to it, England will really be drained of multitudes of Mechanics of all sorts, also people of con- siderable property; ships are daily taken up for this purpose, and the spirit of emigration daily encreases; — America that land of promise is their cry.” </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> ENTERED INWARD. Brig Douglass, from Antigua & Nevis, with Rum and Sugar, Sloop Porgey, from Antigua, with Rum and brown Sugar. Schooner Necessity, from barbadoes, with Rum, Port Wine, Butter and Hams. Schooner Rebecca, from Philadelphia, with Rum, Molasses, Wheat, Fans, Hay, Oyl, Soap, and Clover seed. Sloop Euphan, from Anstruther, with European Goods. Ship Sparling, from Liverpool, with European Goods. Sloop Francis, from Bermuda, with Ballast. Brig Francis, from Bermuda with Rum. CLEARED OUTWARD. Brig Peggy, for Surinam, with Flour, Bread, Pork, Beef, Plank, Hoops, Staves, Rum, and Wine. Brig Liberty, for Barbadoes, with Corn Flour, Staves, & Shingles. Sloop Lady Catherine, for New-York, with Hemp and Rice, Brig Dolphin, for New-York, with Hemp. Brig Hamilton, for London, with Turpentine, Staves, and Snakeroot. TO BE SOLD. To the highest bidder, on Saturday the 3d, of September next, THE Brigantine May, of which James Conyers, at present is master; with her boat and all other materials. She is a double decked, square stern vessel, Virginia built; between four and five years old, burthen 6000 bushels; and remarked for having made quick passages. She now lays at Portsmouth, where she may be viewed, by applying to said master, or to JOHN HEFFERNAN, and Co. Credit will be allowed to the 25th April 1775, giving bond and security to GEORGE KELLY. V. M. *** We desire all those who have accounts with us, to send them in that they may be settled and discharged. And do request of those indebted to us, to make immediate payment, as we are o- bliged to close our business in this country without delay. JOHN HEFFERMAN & Co. Portsmouth, August 13, 1774. THE subscriber having sold on commission, for John Sym Esq; a quantity of Flour payable in April last, for which he has not received one shilling. And since, has disposed of another quan- tity payable at the ensuing October court; begs leave to acquaint those, who are not punctual at the next meeting, that he will either deliver up their notes and accounts to the above Gentleman, or bring suit for the same immediately, as he shall direct. I have for sale, a genteel Post Chaise, very little made use of, which may be had at first cost, by applying to MATTHEW PHRIP. Norfolk, August 28, 1774. For Charter to any Part of EUROPE. THE Ship SPARLING, William Priestman Master, Burthen about 500 Hogsheads, 13000 Bushels, or 2500 Barrels.———For Terms, apply to JOHN LAWRENCE & Co. WHO have just imported in said vessel from Liverpool, Irish Linens, Oznaburgs, Kendal Cottons, Felt Hats, Sail Canvas, Mold and Dipt Candles, Hard Soap, Nails, Loaf Sugar, fine Salt, Coals, Queen’s China Plates in small Crates, Seine Twine, bottled Beer, Cheese, &c. &c. &c. They have also for Sale West India Rum, Old Spirits, Muscova- do Sugar, Coffee, Ginger, Pimento, Molasses, Madeira Wine, &c. Norfolk, August 30, 1774. HAVING taken Mr. Foushee into Partnership the 20th of April last; we are very desirous to settle our old Concern. We therefore beg, that those indebted will either discharge their Accounts or give bond.——Mr. Andrew Martin will call on them for that purpose; and as we have already given great Indul- gence, we hope our friends will comply with this reasonable Re- quest. RAMSAY & TAYLOR. Norfolk, August 30th, 1774. TO THE PUBLIC. WHEREAS a certain Samuel Calvert, has lately published an Advertisement in the Norfolk Intelligencer, importing that the Subscriber has trumpt up an unreasonable account against him; but as both he and she are well known in this town; the confiding in her general character, the justice of her cause, and the candour of those worthy Gentlemen who are pleased to frequent her house; chearfully submits the whole affair to their impartial judgment. She however begs leave to observe that the warning he thinks fit to give those Gentlemen who choose, (as he expresses it) to go upon Credit at her house, may possibly with much greater pro- priety be applied to himself, as few she believes will choose to per- mit him to go greatly upon Credit on their Books, whether incli- nation or necessity may prompt him to desire it: But the said Samuel Calvert’s propensity to scandal, is notorious; and it can be proved that he has frequently been heard without the least pre- vious provocation, but purely from a certain malevolence of heart which seems indeed peculiar to himself, to traduce the most re- spectable characters of Gentlemen whose greatest praise is to be his very reverse in all respects. Callous and insensible as he is to all manner of Reproof, and steeled against every suggestion of remorse for his calumniating disposition, she knows it is in vain to remind him of these words of a celebrated Poet. ”Who steals my purse steals trash, steals nothing; ”’Twas mine, ’tis his, and may be slave to thousands: But he that filches from me my good name, Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed. But as my friends may be of opinion I do his vile Advertisement too much honour in taking any notice of it; I therefore desist, and shall in future with respect to him observe the salutary advice Solo- mon gives us in Proverbs, chap. xxvl. v. 4. W. Nesbit. Norfolk, August 29, 1774. COFFEE to be Sold Cheap for Cash or on short Credit, by HARMANSON, & HARVEY. NORFOLK, September 1, 1774. </div> <h5>Page 4</h5> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 1</h6> POETRY. WHILE beauty and pleasure are now in their prime, And folly and fashion expect our whole time, Ah let not those phantoms our wishes engage, Let us live so in youth that we blush not in age. Tho’ the vain and the gay may attend us a while, Yet let not their flattery our prudence beguile, Let us covet those charms that will never decay, Nor listen to all that deceivers can say. ”How the teints of the rose, and the jess’min’s perfume, ”The eglantine’s fragrance, the lilac’s gay bloom, ”Tho’ fair and tho’ fragrant unheeded may lie, ”For that neither is sweet when FLORELLA is by.” I sigh not for beauty, nor languish for wealth, But grant me, kind Providence, virtue and health, Then richer than Kings, and as happy as they, My days shall pass sweetly and swiftly away. When age shall steal on me and youth is no more, And the moralist Time, shakes his glass at my door, What charm in lost beauty or wealth shou’d I find? My treasure, my wealth, is a sweet peace of mind. That peace I’ll preserve then, as pure as ’twas giv’n, And taste in my bosom an earnest of Heav’n, For virtue and wisdom can warm the cold scene, And sixty may flourish as gay as sixteen. And, when long I the burthen of life shall have borne, And Death with his sickle shall cut the ripe corn, Resign’d to my fate, without murmur or sigh, I’ll bless the kind summons and lie down and die. ADVERTISEMENTS. RUN AWAY. FROM the subscriber on Friday the 12th instant, a Negro Boy named FELIX, about nineteen years of age; he is a na- tive of St. Michael’s one of the Western Islands, talks Portugueze fluently, but has bad English; he is five feet eight inches high, very black, smart, and of an insinuating disposition; he stuffers a- little in his speech. It is probable he may attempt to get on board some vessel; therefore all Masters of vessels are hereby forewarned from receiving or harbouring him.——A genteel Reward will be given any Person, who shall bring him to me, or secure him so as I may have him again. SAMUAEL KER. Portsmouth, August 15, 1774. JAMES HALDANE, COPPER-SMITH, and BRASS FOUNDER, in CHURCH STREET near the CHURCH, NORFOLK. Continues to carry on his BUSINESS as Usual MAKES and Sells all sorts of Copper Work, viz. Stills, Brewing Coppers, Sugar Boilers, Ful- lers, and Hatters Coppers, Brass MILL Work, Capu- chin Plate-Warmers, Tea-Kitchins, all sorts of Ship, Fish, and Wash Kettles, Stew Pans, Dutch Ovens, Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans, Coffee and Chocolate Pots, &c. at the most Reasonable Rates; He gives the best Pri- ces, for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter or Lead. Those who are so obliging as favour me with their employ in the mending or tinning Old Work, may depend on having them soon done, and in the neatest and compleatest manner. JAMES HALDANE. Norfolk, August 16, 1774. All persons indebted to the subscribers, are de- sired to make speed payments; and prevent trouble to WILLIAM AYLES, and Co. N. B. I observe that Mr. LOVE, has taken the liberty to inform the public; that I have no authority to receive payments: am much surprised at the Gentle- man, and hope no person will pay any regard to him, as I have the books in my possession, and will give proper receipts, for whatever I may receive for that concern WILLIAM AYLES. NORFOLK, AUGUST 18, 1774. LATELY IMPORTED From LONDON. A Variety of the last published Books, Pamphlets, Poems and Plays; Also a neat Assortment of Stationary Wares, as Paper of all Sorts, Dutch Quills, Was and Wafers, fine Asses Skin memo- randum Books, Pocket Books, Letter-Cases, Morroco Etwees with Instruments, Maps, black and red Ink-Powder, Pencils, Standishes, of the neatest Construction; Sea Books, blank Forms of Seamen’s Articles, Policies of Insurance, Bills of Lading, Indentures, Bonds of different Kinds, Bills of Exchange, Deeds of Lease and Release, Prices Current, Ink Glasses of different Shapes, Laycock’s appro- ved Leather Ink Pots, &c. &c. &c. To be Sold at the Printing Office by WILLIAM DUNCAN & Co. N. B. Orders for Blank Books plain or ruled, bound in any Size, Form, or Taste, will be finished with Expedition, and Care taken that they be duly forwarded. *** Printing Work done in all its Branches at moderate Prices </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 2</h6> Norfolk, August 18, 1774. THE Subscribers have for Sale on Consignment, for Ready Money or Short Credit: Madeira Wine of the Sterling and Virginia quality, three years old, Teneriff Wine, Brown Rolls by the Bale; a large Assortment of Worsted Stockings, Coarse and Fine Seine Twine, White Rope from six to twelve threads. Also the best bottled Port and Claret Wines; Rum, Sugar, Coffee, Pimento, Ginger, &c. LOGAN, GILMOUR, & Co Norfolk, August 17, 1774. JUST PUBLISHED , and to be SOLD, at the PRINTING-OFFICE HERE. AMERICAN EDITIONS of Juliet Grenville, or the History of the Human Heart, in two Volumes, by the celebrated Mr. Brooke. Domestic Medecine, or the family Physician, be- ing an attempt to render the Medical art more gene- rally useful, by shewing People what is in their own power, both with respect to the prevention and Cure of Diseases, by regimen and simple Medecine; by Dr. Buchan of the Royal College of Physicians EDIN- BURGH. Essay’s on the Character, Manners and Genius of Women in different Ages. Quincy’s Observations on the Act of Parliament commonly called the Boston Port-Bill, with thoughts on civil society and standing Armies. New Sermons to Asses; by the author of Sermons to Asses. Norfolk, August 18, 1774. ALL GENTLEMEN holding Subscription Papers for to PORTSMOUTH RACES, are requested to give them in- to the Printer hereof as soon as they can. The Subscribers to said Races may pay the Sums they have subscribed for, to Mr. JOHN SHEDDEN in Norfolk; to Mr. RICHARD NESTER in Portsmouth, or to either of the Trustees, who expect to have the whole of the Subscription Money collected by the first of next month. GEORGE VEAL. JOHN GOODRICH senr. HENRY BROWN. } Trustees. SAMUEL KER. JOHN MITCHELL. Portsmouth, August 10, 1774. WANTED A PAIR of Young BAY GELDINGS, not under fourteen hands and an half high, half blooded and well match’d: A good price will be given for such, if brought to the Portsmouth Races, by AITCHISON & PARKER. Norfolk, August 11, 1774. 3 JUST IMPORTED. IN the Mary and Jane, Capt. Chapman, from London, and to be sold, at the subscriber’s shop, on Doct. Campbells wharf, at a low advance, for ready money, an assortment of drugs——Also, cinnamon, mace, cloves, nutmegs, James Powders, balsam of honey, Turlington’s balsam, essence for the head-ach, Norris’s drops, Anderson’s pills and sundry other patent medicines. JAMES Mc</sup)Caw. Norfolk, August 22. PAINTING, CARVING, and GIL- DING, of SHIPPING in the LON- DON TASTE, executed in the neatest Manner by the Subscriber: SUCH as Ships Heads, Taffarells, quarter-pieces and Badges.——Gentlemen who are pleased to Favour him with their Commands, may depend on the greatest Punctuality and Dispatch.——All sorts of ornamental Embellishments in Painting, will be done in the most approved Taste. Colonel VEAL’S Wharf, } THOMAS MASON Portsmouth, July, 27, 1774. } from London. THE Subscriber has lately opened Store at Petersburg, where he has for Sale, West India and other Articles, and would be glad to execute any Orders upon Commission.——Any Letters from Norfolk or Portsmouth, will be for- warded by Mr. WILLIAM DAVIES, at Norfolk. SAMUEL DAVIES. August 9th, 1774. 4w. </div> <div class="“column”"> <h6>Column 3</h6> FOR CHARTER The BRIG MOLLY, JOHN COLLINS, Burthen 7000 Bushels. Apply to GREENWOOD, RITSON, & MARSH Norfolk, August 9, 1774. FOR SALE or CHARTER, the SCHOONER SAMUEL, JOHN SHEPHERD, MASTER. BURTHEN about 4000 Bushels, Built for Private Use, is strong and well fitted; has made only three Voyages to the West Indies. — For Terms apply to said Master, or to JOHN BROWN & Co. We have for Sale, a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Coffee, on reasonable Terms, I. B. THE SLOOP POLLY, JACOB FOX, Master; ESTABLISHED as a PACKET, to go constantly between this Place and NEW-YORK; has exceeding good Accom- modation for PASSENGERS, and will car- ry them upon very moderate Terms. Any Gentlemen having GOODS to ship, by directing them to the Subscriber, may depend on the greatest Care being taken of them; and should the Vessel not be here when they arrive, they will be landed with- out any Expence to the Proprietor (Grain excepted;) He proposes taking a very low Freight. THOMAS HEPBURN. NORFOLK JUNE 30, 1774. PORTSMOUTH, June 25, 1774. A PURSE of 100 GUINES to be run so by any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, over the Two Mile Course at this Place, the best two Heats in three, on Tuesday the 20th of September, carrying Weight for Age, agreeable to the Articles of the said Purse, which are to be seen in the Hands of Mr. RICHARD NESTER Merchant there, with whom all Horses starting for said Purse are to be entered, the Day before the Race at farthest. The Money to be paid to the Winner immediately after the Race.——It is also proposed to have two more races, one on the Wednesday following, for 50£. the other on Thursday, for 30£. which will be advertised particularly, as soon as the Subscriptions are full. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THORP was entrusted with a considerable sum, of Half Johannes, of nine penny weight, to be delivered by him at QUEBEC; and as he has not yet made his appearance there, with other suspicious circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the money. He is a native of ENGLAND, about six feet high, swarthy complexion, very dark keen eyes, and pitted with the small pox; of a slender make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech. He lived some time in BOSTON, from whence he removed to QUEBEC, assuming the char- racter of a merchant, in both places; he was also once in trade in NEW-CASTLE, VIRGINIA, and has a brother settled there. It is believed he went on board Captain JOHN F. PRUYM, for AL- BANY, and took with him a blue casimir, and a dark brown cloth suit of cloaths. Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THORP in any of his Ma- jesty’s gaols on this continent, shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds, when convicted. APPLY to CURSON and SETON of NEW-YORK; JOSEPH Wharton, junr. of Philadelphia; ROBERT CHRISTIE, of Baltimore; JAMES GIBSON and CO. Virginia; JOHN BOND- FIELD of Quebec; MELATIAH BOURNE, or JOHN ROWE of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this JOSEPH THORP, since the 10th of June last past, or know any thing of the rout he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons; or GREEN- WOOD, RITSON, & MARSH, in Norfolk; the Favor will be gratefully acknowledged. ***All Masters of vessels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent. HAMPTON, August 8, 1774. AS I intend to go to sea soon for the recovery of my health, and return in the same vessel; the King’s-Arms Tavern, will be carried on in my absence to its usual extent. I hope for the continuance of the favours of my friends, thay may depend on attention, and being genteely accomodated, as my only wishes are to recommend myself to public notice by such a Practice. 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