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V I E N N A, January 11.
THE last letters from Constantinople, dated December 17,
mention, that war was declared in the Divan against the
Persians on the 3d of that month, and that a Seraskier was
appointed to go immediately with an army of 50,000 men
against them.

By the latest advices the Persians have taken Bagdat, and put a strong
garrison into that place; and the same accounts add, that they are
besieging Aleppo.

BAEITH, Jan. 14. We have accounts from Vienna, that from
various proceedings there, it should seem as if they were at the eve of
a war, but with whom is not known; however, the imperial army is at
present so formidable, as to be able to make head against any enemy.

UTRECHT, Jan. 22. It is reported that a certain crowned head is
dangerously ill. This account is of such importance, that it wants con-
firmation. In the mean time we hear that the Elector of Bavaria, who
was ill, is much recoverd.

L O N D O N December 13.
THE following, however singular, is an undoubted fact: A press
gang having seized a young chimney sweeper, took him to the
rendezvous on the Surry side of London bridge. The lad appeared
cheerful, and said, " My fellow prentice is stouter than me; I wish
you would press him too." The Lieutenant offered a crown if the lad
would direct where to find him. The money was accepted, and the
prey was seized; but was no sooner conducted to the rendezvous house,
than he slipt up the chimney, which the Lieutenant not observing, cried,
“ Damn it, where is that fellow gone? Never mind that, Captain,
said the other boy, lend me your hanger, and I'll fetch him down in a
moment. A request apparently founded in such courage and reason,
was instantly complied with; and both the boys went over the tops of
the houses, and effected a total escape with the five shillings bounty
money and the Lieutenant's hanger.

A chymist at Hamburg, named Adolphus Cathusac, has lately disco-
vered a method of refining sugar without lime or bullock's blood, which
the members of the society for the encouragement of arts in that city
have approved of, and apprehend will turn out of great public utility.

The Captain of a transport arrived in town yesterday from Quebec,
says, that the day before he left that place he saw eighteen waggons
loaded with wounded soldiers, brought in there from the lakes, of which
he was ready to make an affidavit.

Extract of a letter from Paris, dated November 18.
" The squadron under Count Duchafault will sail on the 20th of this
month from Brest, to the French islands in America. This squadron
is composed of six men of war, viz. le Magnifique of 74 guns, l'Intre-
pide, le Prothe, of 70 guns each, l'Eveille, le Bizatre, of 68 guns each,
and le Roland of 66 guns. The frigates are l'Inconstant of 28 guns, le
Zephire and l'Oisea of 36 guns each.

Dec. 14. There is advice from Copenhagen, that after a council of
war held at that place, orders were given for fitting out twelve ships of
the line and frigates with the utmost expedition.

On Tuesday morning died, after a lingering illness, at his palace at
Bishopthorpe, his Grace the Honourable and most Reverend Dr. Robert
Drummond, Archbishop of York.

16. The stationery sending out to New York, for the use of the army
Paymasters, now loading on board a ship in the river, amounts to
upwards of 6oool.

"A compact is said to be signed between our court, and that of three
northern powers, by which, in case of a continental war, they have
stipulated to furnish Great Britain, between them, with 60,000 men; so
that there will be no necessity to send a man out of England.

This morning 6 large ships were taken up into Government service,
and ordered to be got ready to carry over some new clothing for the
army at New York.

Jan. 14. Letters from Rotterdam, by the last mail, declare, that orders
had been for some time despatched to all the Governors of the settlements
belonging to the States General, to act with the utmost caution with
respect to assisting such American vessels as might put into their ports,
their High Mightinesses being determined not to give the least cause of
complaint to their old allies the English.

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Friday died at his house in Queen Anne street. Thomas Hutchinson,
Esq; late Governor of Massachusetts Bay in New England.

Extract of a letter from General Sir William Howe, to Lord George
Germaine, dated New York, Dec. 3, 1776.

“ I have the honour to enclose to your Lordship a return of ordnance
and stores taken from the enemy since the landing his Majesty's troops at
Frog's Neck, in West Chester county, from the 12th of October to the
20th of November. Those in the commissary and quartermaster general's
branches are also very considerable; but as it has not been in their power
hitherto to ascertain them, the report must therefore be deferred to the
next opportunity. I also enclose a return of prisoners taken during the
campaign."

Return of prisoners taken during the campaign 1776.
August 27, LONG ISLAND.
Commissioned officers: 3 Generals, 3 Colonels, 4 Lieutenant Colonels,
3 Majors, 18 Captains, 43 Lieutenants, 11 Ensigns. Staff: 1 Ad-
jutant, 3 Surgeons, 2 volunteers. Privates, 1006,------including 9
wounded officers and 56 wounded privates.

September 15, 16, Island of New YORK.
Commissioned officers: 1 Colonel, 2 Lieutenant Colonels, 3 Majors,
4 Captains, 7 Lieutenants. Privates, 354.

October 12, WHITE PLAINS.
Commissioned officers: 1 Captain, 2 Lieutenants. Staff: Quarter-
master. Privates 35.

November 15, FORT WASHINGTON.
Commissioned officers: 4 Colonels, 4 Lieutenant Colonels, 5 Majors,
46 Captains, 107 Lieutenants, 31 Ensigns. Staff: 1 Chaplain, 2
Adjutants, 2 Quartermasters, 5 Surgeons, 2 Commissaries, 1 Engi-
neer, I Waggon-master. Privates 2607.

November 20, FORT LEE.
Commissioned officers: 1 Lieutenant, 1 Ensign. Staff: 1 Quarter-
master, 3 Surgeons. Privates, 99.

Total. Commissioned officers: 3 Generals, 8 Colonels, 10 Lieutenant
Colonels, 11 Majors, 69 Captains, 160 Lieutenants, 43 Ensigns.---
Staff: 1 Chaplain, 3 Adjutants, 4 Quartermasters, 11 Surgeons, 2
Commissaries, 1 Engineer, 1 Waggon-master, 2 Volunteers.-- Pri-
vates, 4101.
Officers, . . . . . . . 304
Staff, . . . . . . . 25
Privates,. . . . . 4101
Total, 4430.
Signed Jos. LORING, Commissary of Prisoners.

Return of ordnance and stores, taken by his Majesty's troops in the redoubts
and lines of the enemy, from their landing at Frog Neck, West Chester
county, from the 12th of October, to the 20th of November, 1776.

At fort Washington, now fort Knyphausen, and batteries depending.
Iron ordnance: 4 thirty two pounders, two 18 pounders, 7 twelve ditto,
5 9 ditto, 15 six ditto, 8 three ditto. 2 five and half inch brass howitzers.

Fort Independence. Iron ordnance, 12 four pounders.

Fort Valentine. Iron ordnance: 4 twelve pounders, ten 9 pounders,
10 six ditto, 37 four ditto.

Fort Lee. The rock, redoubt, and batteries, in the Jersies. Iron
ordnance: 5 thirty two pounders, 3 twenty four ditto, 2 six ditto, 2
three ditto, 1 thirteen inch brass mortar, 1 ten inch ditto. 2 thirteen inch
iron mortars, 1 ten inch ditto, 1 eight inch ditto.

On the road leading to Hackinsack, in the Jersies. Iron ordnance:
2 twenty four pounders, 2 eighteen ditto, 4 twelve ditto, mounted on
travelling carriages, 4 six pounders.

Total. Iron ordnance: 9 thirty two pounders, 5 24 pounders, 4
eighteen pounders, 15 twelve pounders, 15 nine pounders, 31 six poun-
ders, 49 four pounders, 10 three pounders, 2 five and half inch brass
howitzers, 1 thirteen inch brass mortar, 1 ten inch ditto, 2 thirteen inch
iron mortars, 1 ten inch ditto, 1 eight inch ditto.

SHOT. Round, loose, 1087 thirty two pounders, 272 eighteen
pounders, 2637 twelve pounders, 300 six pounders, 760 six pounders,
870 three pounders.

Case. 30 thirty two pounders, 40 eighteen pounders, 340 twelve
pounders, 230 nine pounders, 74 six pounders, 39 three pounders, 1159
double-headed of sorts, 4.2 boxes for grape.

SHELLS. 156 thirteen inch, 311 ten inch, 1140 eight inch, 1170
five and half inch, 1200 four two fifths inch

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B O S T O N, April 10.
FRIDAY last one of the Row Gallies, at Rhode Island, accidentally
blew up, whereby eight men were lost.

Yesterday arrived at a safe port, a privateer schooner, commanded by
Captain Cunningham, in a short passage from the French West Indies,
where she has lately sent in several prizes. We learn that the French
ports are crowded with cruisers and merchantmen, belonging to these
States, and that all kinds of goods are sold at a moderate price.

Extract of a letter from Nova Scotia, dated Menis, February 20, 1775.
“ I embrace this opportunity of sending you a line or two, and not
so much to let you know that we are well, as to let you know that Fal-
mouth is to be taken this spring. Four ships with troops are to come
from Halifax early in the spring, and I believe some from the southward.
Their intention is to get possession of Casco Bay, and join it to this
government. I hope you will take care of yourself."

NEW HAVEN, March 26. We learn that on Saturday se'en night,
there was an engagement between a party of troops belonging to the
State of New York, and a party of the enemy, near William's tavern,
a little this side of Kingsbridge, in which we had eight men killed and
some wounded; the enemy had also eight men killed and several wounded,
among the former one Captain and two Lieutenants. The night follow-
ing the enemy surrounded the house, where our guard was stationed, and
made prisoners of 28 men, among whom is said to be Major Fish, the
officer who commanded the party in the action.

April 17. By a vessel in 45 days from Nantz in France we learn, that
the privateer which carried Dr. Franklin, since the two prizes formerly
mentioned, has taken and carried into some ports in France five others,
one of which we hear was a Lisbon packet.

The public are informed, that there have been born in the town of
Brookfield, in the three last months, four pair of boys, of four women,
who are all well; the three last within three weeks. A pleasing prospect
that a succession of American heroes will arise to defend their country,
when the present defenders being numbered with the dead, shall receive
the lasting plaudit of the brave.

F I S H - K I L L, April 24.
WE are informed, from good authority, that four regiments of the
enemy are embarked on board their ships at Staten Island, and
that General McDougal had orders to be in readiness to repel them,
should they attempt to come up the North river; though at the same
time it was apprehended they were bound elsewhere.

On Monday last two deserters were shot at Peck's Kill. A villain
apprehended with recruiting orders, from the enemy, was to have
been hanged yesterday, but his execution is deferred for some days.
Three men were taken up last week at Clarks Town, with their recruit-
ing orders; about 300l. were found on one of them in 40s. Connecti-
cut, and 30 dollar continental bills, and a little gold and silver. They
are properly secured, and no doubt will receive their deserts.

Extract of a letter from MORRIS TOWN, April 20.
" A few days ago a party of our men, brought off one of the enemy's
piquets, consisting of about 16 soldiers; at the same time we took three
more at another station, but unluckily missed the main piquet.â€

Under the New Haven head, in our last, was mentioned, that Major
Fish was taken. We can assure the public that he is neither taken nor
hurt by the enemy.

A paragraph in the Boston papers, taken from an English paper, con-
tradicts the report of Dr. Franklin's being demanded by the British Court.

P H I L A D E L P H I A, April 29.
WE learn, by an express arrived in town yesterday, that General
Carleton is within forty five miles of Ticonderoga. The gar-
rison at that place is commanded by General Wayne.

The enemy's ships still continue in our bay, where they have taken and
burnt several vessels bound in. The enemy make it a general practice to
burn all the vessels that they take belonging to this continent.

Extract of a letter from BOUND BROOK, April 15, 1777.
" Deserters all affirm, that the enemy have tin boats at Brunswick, to
be carried in waggons to the Delaware, as supports for bridges, on which
the army are to pass over."

Extract of a letter from an Officer at Camp, near BONHAM TOWN, dated
April 15, 1777.
" A detachment under the command of Capt. Alexander Pattersonk
of the Pennsylvania 12th regiment, commanded by Col. Cook, attacked
the piquet guard of the enemy at two o'clock this morning, about 400
yards from Bonham Town, and, after a short, but obstinate engage-
ment, the whole of the guard, 25 in number, were killed and taken pri-
soners. Lieutenant Frazier, of the 71st regiment, was killed on the

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spot. The enemy, though advantageously posted, did not attempt to
support their guard, but retired with precipitation to their works. Our
officers and soldiers behaved with the greatest coolness and courage on this
occasion; their conduct would do honour to the best disciplined troops.
We had Lieutenants Alhatton and Reily, of Col. Cook's regiment,
wounded, but not mortally."

WILLIAMSBURG, May 9.
THE Rutledge privateer, of Charlestown, has carried into port a
brig of 10 guns, from the coast of Guinea, with 42 slaves, a large
quantity of elephants teeth, &c. which she took almost under the guns
of a fort at Barbados, and in sight of several vessels at anchor, one of
which (supposed a man of war) weighed and gave him chace.

A brig from Bristol, bound to Dominico, with bread, flour, oil,
paint, &c. and a bark of 180 tons, laden with stores, bound to Jamaica,
are taken and carried into a safe port in New England.

Lately died at Wilmington, North Carolina, Brigadier Gen. Moore,
and his brother Maurice Moore, Esq; two Gentlemen eminently distin-
guished by their attachment to the American cause, and whose deaths are
esteemed a public loss.

We learn by some late South Carolina papers, that an English cruiser
on the West India station has made prize of a French ship bound from
France to the French West Indies, with a cargo of military stores; also,
that an armed brigantine belonging to Charlestown, from Cape Francois,
with a number of volunteers on board for the first regiment of foot in
the service of the State of South Carolina, was taken the 2d of March
last by the Hound sloop of war, and lost a few days after on an island,
about 10 leagues west of the Cape; the vessel, cargo, and all the people,
except four, lost. That the prisoners had been removed to the man of
war immediately after the capture; and that the British cruisers were so
numerous and vigilant at Hispaniola, that scarce any thing could escape
them: Eight masters of captured vessels, out of thirteen, had been put
ashore within the space of one week. That the important bridge of com-
munication between Sullivan's Island and the main (an immense work)
is so far completed, by the indefatigable attention and constant atten-
dance of General Gadsden, that it only requires ballast in some parts to
fill up and make it solid.

The General Assembly of this state met at the capitol last Monday,
and George Wythe, Esq; was yesterday elected to the chair of the House
of Delegates.

By a private letter from Eustatia, to a Gentleman in this city, we
learn, that English prints of the 8th of February had been received
there, advising that bills had passed the House of Commons granting let-
ters of marque to private ships to take all vessels belonging to the States
of America, and for suspending the habeas corpus act for a limited time.

Capt. John Sinclair, on his passage from St. Eustatia, took a schooner
with 123 hogsheads of rum, 2 ditto of sugar, and 2 ditto of coffee, and
sent her into North Carolina.

Last week the Raleigh privateer, Captain Edward Travis, mounting
12 four pounders, was unfortunately taken by one of the enemy's ships
in our bay.

RUN away from the Subscriber, in Goochland County the 17th of
October 1775, a Negro Man named ARTHUR, a thin, raw boned,
artful, Virginia born Fellow, of a yellowish Complexion, about 5 Feet
7 or 8 Inches high, 35 or 40 Years of Age, streight limbed, walks
quick, smiles when spoken to, has lost several of his upper Teeth, has a
thin hollow Foot, and carried with him a Variety of Clothes, which he
stole. Whoever delivers him to me in Goochland shall have FIVE
POUNDS Reward, or FIFTY SHILLINGS if secured so that I get him
again. (4∥) WILLIAM POWELL.

DESERTED from Capt. Turner's Company of the 3d Regiment of
North Carolina continental Troops, DARLING MADREY, a tall
young Man, about 21 Years of Age, of a dark Complexion; WILLIAM
MADREY, a short well made Man, of a dark Complexion; RICHARD
JONES, short, well made, of a dark Complexion; DUGLESS CAR-
RELL, a slender young Man, with reddish Hair, and blue Eyes;
THEOPHILUS DINKINS, about 40 Years of Age, a tall Man, with
lightish coloured Hair. The above Soldiers were enlisted in Bute Coun-
ty, North Carolina, and it is expected they will be harboured in said
County. Whoever will apprehend the said Deserters, and deliver them
to any continental Officer, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS Reward
for each. (2∥) WILLIAM LINTON, Lieut.

URBANNA, May 5, 1777.
ALL Persons who have any just Claims against John McDowell, Esq;
and Company, of Glasgow, are requested to make them known
without loss of Time, and they shall be paid, as I purpose declining their
Business immediately. BENNETT BROWNE.

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DESERTED from the 3d Regiment of North Carolina continental
Troops, the following Soldiers, viz. NATHANIEL BILBERY,
JACOB FORT, HENRY HOWELL, HENRY SPEAR, and MATTHEW
JOINER, all of Edgecumbe County; also WILLIAM GLOVER of North-
ampton. Bilbery is about 20 Years of Age, 5 Feet 9 Inches high, and
of a light Complexion. Fort, about 6 Feet 2 Inches high, 21 Years
old, dark Complexion. Howell, about 20 Years of Age, 5 Feet 7 Inches
high, Complexion ruddy. Joiner is a stout well set Man, bow-legged,
about 10 Years old, Feet 8 Inches high, complexion dark. Glover,
about 6 Feet 4. Inches high, of a dark Complexion, and wears his Hair
tied.----Whoever delivers them to their Company shall have TWENTY
DOLLASR Reward. (1∥) JAMES BRADBY, Capt.

CABIN POINT, May 8, 1777.
I intend to leave the Commonwealth in a short
Time. ROBERT KENNAN.

RUN away, the 10th of April last, BEN, a Negro Fellow belonging
to the Estate of Adam Fleming, Esq; deceased. He is 25 or 30
Years of Age, 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, rather slim made, and wears
his Hair much down on his Cheeks, like Whiskers. He has been lurk-
ing about Williamsburg and York, and plays the Fiddle. His Clothes I
cannot describe.--Whoever will bring the said Negro to me at Cabin Point,
Surry County, shall be entitled to 40s, besides what the Law allows.
JAMES WILLISON.
→ Any Person to whom Adam Fleming, Esq; deceased, is indebted,
by Bond or Account, will please to apply to James Willison for Payment,

WILLIAMSBURG, May 7, 1777.
WHEREAS the Tanyard near this City, the Property of the late
Mr. William Pearson, deceased, is now occupied by the Sub-
scriber and Company, and they intending to carry on that Business to
the greatest Extent they possibly can, will give ready Money, and the
highest Price, for Hides and Skins; and, as an Inducement to those
that have either to dispose of, and should want Leather, they may depend
on being first supplied with what they have Occasion for, as good, and
on as reasonable Terms, as by any other Person in this State. And as
this Business carried on here may be of great Service to this Neighbour-
hood, they hope to have the Preference of all Skins and Hides sold near
this City. They flatter themselves they will be able to give general Sa-
tisfaction, the Subscriber being well acquainted with the Business, and
particularly the Currying Part, which is so very necessary.
(∥) WILLIAM PLUME, & Co.

TO BE LET, at Buckingham Courthouse, the second Monday in June
next, being Court Day, the Building a Brick Courthouse 50 Feet
in Length, and 32 Feet from the Front to the Back of the Building; the
Court Room to be 20 Feet wide, with a Wing on each side 20 Feet by
15; the Wall to the Water Table to be three Bricks thick and three
Feet high, and from the Water Table to the Top two Bricks thick and
twelve Feet high; a Chimney, with a Fire-Place to each of the small
Rooms; the Roof to be hipt, and covered with Plank and Shingles of
Heart Pine; a Modillion Cornice to the Eaves; the inner Walls to be
plaistered and white washed; the Bench, Bar, and other inside Work,
to be finished in a genteel Manner; the Particulars of which will be
agreed on at the Time of letting the Work. One Third Part of the
Money to be paid when a sufficient Number of Bricks for the Building
are made and burnt, one other Third when the Walls shall be raised,
and the Remainder when the whole shall be completely finished; for
the Performance of which, by the last Day of October 1778, Bond and
Security will be required of the Undertaker, by
JOHN BERNARD
4 JOHN COX, Trustees.

TO BE SOLD for ready Money, on the third Monday in May, a
stout NEGRO MAN belonging to the Estate of Croxton Pryor, de-
ceased. All Persons who have any Demands against the said Estate,
either by Bill or Bond, are desired to bring in their Claims by the last
Day of July, to receive their proportionable Part as Payment, as ima-
gine there will not be enough to satisfy every One fully.
(2∥) JOHN GIBBS, Executor.
N. B. If any person has any Claims against the Negro, by Mort-
gage or Bill of Sale, they are desired to make it known by the Day of
Sale.

NORFOLK, May 5, 1777.
THE Subscribers have for Sale, at this Place, a Quantity of MO-
HOGANY and SARSAPARELLA.
(∥) PHRIPP & BOWDOIN.

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IN COUNCIL, MAY 3, 1777.
IT appearing to the Board, that unavoidable Accidents have hindered
the Ship ALBION from sailing to Great Britain with the Passengers
who have engaged to depart this State in her, it is ordered that a further
Allowance of twenty Days be made for her sailing, and that, during
that Space of Time, the Passengers be and remain unmolested in this
State. (A Copy) ARCHIBALD BLAIR, Clk.

TAKEN up, in Spotsylvania, a dark brown STEER about 3 Years
old, marked with a Crop and Hole in the left Ear, and a Crop and
Nick in the under Side of the right. Posted, and appraised to 25s.
(∥) THOMAS COLSON.

TAKEN up, near the Head of Sailor's Creek, in Prince Edward,
a two Year old dark brindled Steer, unmarked when he came into
this Neighbourhood, now marked with a Crop in the right Ear, and a
Swallowfork in the left. Posted, and appraised to 25s.
(∥) THOMAS JACKSON.

TEN POUNDS REWARD
RUN away from the Subscribers, two indented Servants, both Shoe-
makers, one named WILLIAM HANAN, the other CLOWD
MORRISON. Hanan is an Englishman, about 25 Years of Age,
about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, has a down Look, his Eyes are remarkably
red, appear to be very sore and watery, has fair Hair, and wears it
short, and is fresh coloured; had on, and took with him, an old blue
Cloth Coat tore on the Shoulders, a white Kersey Jacket, a new Check
Shirt of Virginia Cotton, a small brimmed Hat, old Leather Breeches,
and old Shoes and Worsted Stockings. It is likely they will change
their Clothes and Names. Clowd Morrison is a Scotchman, nearly the
same Height, but stout made, has thick Legs, his Hair is of a light
Brown, and curls pretty much, speaks broad, and is much pitted with
the Smallpox; had on green Clothes when he went away, is a good
Scholar, and perhaps may forge Passes for both himself and Hanan. It
is thought they will make for North Carolina. Whoever will take up the
said Servants, and will lodge them in any Gaol, so as their Masters may
get them again, shall receive the above Reward, or 51. for each, and if
brought Home to Mr. James French's Shop in Petersburg, reasonable
Charges shall be paid, by
ELIAS BARNABY.
(2∥) ARCHIBALD MIDLIMIST.

APRIL 21, 1777.
FOUR of the Negroes belonging to the Estate
of the late Col. Francis Eppes, deceased, lately advertised by me,
ran away, and have not therefore been exposed to Sale; among there is
the Shoemaker. I intend now to set them up to the highest Bidder, at the
late Dwelling-House of the said Eppes, on the second Monday in May
next, to be sold at twelve Months Credit, the Purchasers giving Bond
and approved Security, to carry Interest from the Date.
(2∥) THOMAS SCOTT.

W A N T E D,
A MINISTER for the Parish of RALEIGH, in the County of Amelia.
Any Clergyman applying to the Churchwardens and Vestrymen
of the said Parish, if approved of, may expect the usual Salary.

FOR SALE, for ready Money, at Petersburg, on Thursday the 22d
Instant (May) all the HOUSE and KITCHEN FURNITURE,
HORSES, COWS, &c. belonging to the Estate of William Skinner, de-
ceased.--.Those Persons who are indebted to the said Estate it is expected
will make immediate Payment, that all Debts due from the Deceased
may be discharged as soon as possible.
2∥ ELIZABETH SKINNER, Administratrix.
→ ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber are requested to discharge
their respective Balances, to enable him to satisfy the Demands of his
Creditors. THOMAS SKINNER.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 2, 1777.

MANCHESTER, April 10, 1777.
AS I intend immediately to give up the Business of. Mess. Alexander
Speirs, John Bowman, and Company, in Glasgow, if any Person
have just Claims for Dealings with me on their Accounts, I desire they
will immediately apply and receive Payment.
(∥) ALEXANDER BANKS.

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WILLIAMSBURG, May 5, 1777.
I intend to leave the Country im-
mediately. JOSHUA HARDCASTLE.

MECKLENBURG, April 26, 1777.
THE Subscriber has for Sale, 770 Acres of LAND on Beaver Creek,
540 Acres on Sandy Creek, and 380 on Leatherwood, all in Pitt-
sylvania County; also three valuable LOTS in the Town of Blandford,
one of which is on the main Street, and has all necessary Houses for a
Family; likewise 1100 Acres of exceeding fine TOBACCO LAND in
Amherst County, whereon is a Plantation, with Land enough cleared to
work 7 or 8 Hands. The Terms will be made easy to the Purchasers,
and may be known by applying to Mr. Thomas Gordon near Blandford,
or (∥) ALEXANDER GORDON.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, April 18, 1777.
I intend to leave Virginia im-
mediately. (2∥) WILLIAM MANSON.

FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from Rappahannock Forge, about the 12th Instant (April)
a Negro Fellow named MOSES, the Property of Mr. Robert Gil-
mour, late of Northumberland County. He is about 45 Years of Age,
near six Feet high, has a Lisp in his Speech, and for some Months past
has had a Swelling in one of his Feet, which occasions him to walk lame;
he had on a light coloured Cloth Coat and a pair of brown Linen Trou-
sers. The above Reward, beside reasonable Expences, will be paid on
his being delivered to Mr. David Galloway, Senior, in Northumberland,
or to me in Falmouth. (2∥) WILLIAM LAWSON.

PRINCE GEORGE, April 29, 1777.
THE Subscriber has for Sale between 7 and 8000 Acres of exceeding
fine high LAND, lying in the lower End of Bedford County, on
the Branches of Whipping and Hill's Creeks; also 1400 Acres in Meck-
lenburg County, lying on Finnywood and the Branches of Blue Stone,
whereon is a good Plantation with Land enough to work 10 or 12 Hands
to Advantage. The Terms will be made easy to the Purchaser, and
may be known by applying to Mr. Thomas Gordon near Blandford, or to
(6∥) WILLIAM MURRAY.

MORATTICO POINT, April 10, 1777.
SINCE opening the Naval Office for the District of Rappahannock Ri-
ver at this Place, I have had an Opportunity of conversing with
Numbers of the trading Gentlemen, as well as Owners and Masters of
Vessels, and find that Hobb's Hole would be the most agreeable Place on
the River, I therefore propose opening the said Office at Hobb's Hole on
the 10th Day of next Month, and by this timely Notice, I expect in
future that Masters of Vessels will not give me any unnecessary Trouble
in executing the Duty of the said Office.
HUDSON MUSE, Naval Officer.

KING & QUEEN, April 28, 1777.
To be sold, at Aylett's Warehouse, King
William County, on Friday the 16th of May, to the highest Bid-
ders, for ready Money, in small Quantities, the Cargo of the Schooner
FANNY, consisting of Sheeting, White Linens, Brown Sugar, Pepper,
Nutmegs, Horn and Ivory Combs, Penknives, Writing Paper, Pins,
Needles, Sewing Silks, sorted Threads, and Gunpowder.
(2) EDWARD HILL.
RICHARDS, HALL, & Co.

To be sold, at public Sale, on Thursday the
15th Day of May, at Burwell's Ferry, near Williamsburg, the
Sloop WASHINGTON, with all her Tackle and Apparel, agreeable
to Inventory, to be seen on the Day of Sale. She is about 4500 Bushels
Burthen, 3 Years old, and her Frame of Mulberry and Cedar. At the
same Time and Place will be sold a few Quarter Casks of WINE.
JOHN HOLLOWAY.

TAKEN up, in Mecklenburg, a BRINDLED STEER
with a few white Spots on him, marked with a Crop in the right
Ear, and a Crop, Underkeel, and Slit in the left; also two BRIND-
LED COWS with white Faces, and a little White on each of their
Backs, with the same Mark of the Steer. Posted, and appraised to
eight Pounds. (∥) THOMAS ANDERSON.