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XII. APRIL, 1904. NO. 4 "VIRGINIA GAZETTE". EXTRACTS. January 17, 1752. Just publish'd, and to be sold, at the Printing Office, in Williamsburg, Miscellaneous Poems, chiefly on divine Subjects. In two Books. Publish'd for the Religious Entertainment of Christians in general. By Samuel Davies, V.D.M., in Hanover, Virginia. January 30, 1752. Came to the late Dwelling House of John Wyatt, deceas'd, about 3 years ago, a large Brown Steer, about 6 Years old, mark'd with an underkeel in the right Ear, and a Crop and a Slit in the Left. The Owner may have him of me, on proving his Property, and paying the Charge of advertising, etc. Joseph Wyatt. To be sold, on the 28th Day of February, at the Subscriber's House, in Kingston Parish, Welve young Virginia-born Slaves. Credit will be allow'd until the 15th of August next, the Purchasers giving Bond and Security as usual to Robert Reade. February 6, 1752. To be sold, on the 13th Day of February, for ready Money, to the highest Bidder, The Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Corn, Fodder, Plate and other Household Goods, of the Estate of John Lightfoot, deceas'd, at his late Dwelling-House, in the County of Brunswick. There is likewise to be sold, a Parcel of new Store Goods, amounting to about 500 s. Sterline, an Invoice of Page 208. which may be seen, and the Terms known, by applying to the Administrator. All Persons indebted to the said Estate are desired to make speedy Payment, or they may depend on being sued without further Notice. And those who have any Demands against the Estate are likewise desired to send their Claims to Robert Ruffin, Administrator. February 13, 1752. The Advice, Capt. Woodrop, is arrived in James River, from Glasgow, after a Passage of four Months. We have received further Accounts of the following Election, viz.: For Stafford, Mr. William Fitzhugh, Mr. Peter Hedgman. For Fairfax, Mr. John West, Mr. Gerard Alexander. For Hanover, Mr. John Chiswell, Mr. John Syme. For Northampton, Mr. Littleton Eyre, Mr. John Kendall. For Accomack, Mr. Edmund Allen, Mr. George Douglass. February 20, 1752. Taken up by the Subscriber, a Four-oar'd Yaul, her upper Streak painted Red. The Owner may have her of me, at Jamestown, paying Charges. Robert Higginson. At the Subscribers Dwelling-House, in Isle of Wight County, on the second Day of March next, will be expos'd to sale to the highest Bidder, a beautiful Creature, called a Leopard. Twelve Months' Credit will be allow'd, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security to: Richard Hardy, Administrator. Any Gentleman, and others, that have Occasion of any Kind of Wigs, may be supplied, on applying to me in Williamsburg, Price of brown Wigs a Pistole and a Half by Their humble Servant, William Peake. N.B. - I shall keep shop at Mr. William Dunn's. February 27, 1752. A Cock-Match will be fought on the 7th Day of April next, at the Ordinary formerly Seayre's Ordinary, near Hobb's-Hole, in Essex County, for Sixty Pistoles. Page 209. Notice is hereby given to the Ladies and Gentlemen, That the Subscriber proposed to have a Ball, at the Appollo, in Williamsburg, once every week, during the Sitting of the General Assembly and Court. Alexander Finnie. If there are 600 Subscribers for my Abridgment of the new Laws by the last of the next General Court, the Copy shall be sent to the Press within a Month after the Acts of the approaching Session are printed, that I may add them, and make it complete. But as I shall wait no longer, if the Subscription is not by that Time filled up, those who have subscribed shall have their Money returned, which I should not have troubled myself with, if I could have thought of any other Expedient to secure myself against the base Usage I met with from the Subscribers to my former Abridgment, who left about 1200 of them on my Hands, tho' I had sent them, at a considerable Expense, to the several Counties where they lived. John Mercer. March 5, 1752. The Subscriber, Taylor, from Edinburgh, living at Mr. Wheatley's, opposite to the Church in Williamsburg. Makes all Sorts of Men's Wearing Apparel, after the Best and Newest Fashions; where all gentlemen, or others, that will favour him with their Custom, may depend on being faithfully and expeditiously ser'd by Their humble Servant, John Didip. To be sold very cheap, for ready money, Olives, Anchovies, Capers, Sweet Oil, Raisins, Currans, Sweet Meats, Castile Soap, Seville Oranges, Lemmons, Red Port, Sherry, Tent, Madeira, Rum, French Brandy, Cyder, Vinegar, White Wine ditto, Garden Seeds, Scotch Herrings, Smoaking and Pigtail Tobacco, etc. Joseph Schrivener. To be sold, at Fredericksburg, on the 7th of April next, being Spotsylvania Court Day, a Parcel of choice Negroes. Roger Dixon. March 12, 1752. Stray'd or stolen from the Plantation of Mr. William Major, near Williamsburg, a large Sorrel Horse, a natural Pacer, his Brand unknown. Whoever brings him to the said Major, or to me in Williamsburg, shall have Half a Pistole Reward. Sarah Garland. Page 210. Ran away from the Ship Becky, now lying in James River, two Servant Men, viz., John Cosgrave, a large, well-set fellow; of a brown Complexion, and much pitted with the Small- Pox; he has been seen in Roanoke. Richard Staples, by Trade a Shipwright, of a middle Stature, brown Complexion, thin Visage, and much pitted with the Small-Pox; and has been seen in Gloucester. Whoever will secure the said Run-aways, or either of them, and give Notice thereof to the Subscriber on Board the said Ship, to Mr. Charles Stewart, or Mr. Robert Jones, Merchants, in Norfolk, or convey them on Board the said Ship, shall have Two Pistoles Reward, besides reasonable Charges. James Buchanan. To be sold by the Subscriber, near the Capitol, in Williamsburg, Genuine French Claret, at 40 s. per dozen, Samples whereof may be had at 4 s. a Bottle, net Barbadoes Rum at 5 x. per Gallon; also fine Madeira Wine, English Beer, and Hughe's Cyder, at the common Rates; also a Cask of fine Hogs-lard, at about 250 lb. Weight, with several Pots of Capers and Anchovies. Daniel Fisher. Notice is hereby given, that Symmes' Free School, in Elizabeth City County, will be vacant on the 25th of march Inst., a Tutor of a good Character, and properly qualified may meet with good Encouragement by applying to the Trustees of the said School. N. B. - The Land Rent of the said School is 31 s. per Ann. besides Perquisites. March 20, 1752. We are desired to acquaint the Public of a cheap and easy Remedy for curing the Dry- Gripes. Take a sufficient Quantity of May-Apple Roots, wash and boil them in clean Water, til the Quintessence of Virtue is received into the Water, then drain off the Water, and put Molasses with it; let the Proportion be one-third Part Molasses, and two-thirds Water, boil it over a gentle Fire, and stir it often, for about two Hours, then cool it and put it into a Bottle, and keep it for Use. Take care not to give too much; give about four Page 211. Spoonfuls to a Man or Woman, and if it does not work in four Hours, give a Spoonful or two more, and repeat it three Hours after, 'til it does work. The Sinfulness and pernicious Nature of Gaming. A Sermon preached before the General Assembly at Williamsburg, March 1, 1752. By William Stith, A.M., Rector of Henrico Parish. Publish'd at the Request of the House of Burgesses. The Subscriber who lodges at Mr. Finnie's, in Williamsburg, teaches the Art of Fencing, Dancing, and the French Tongue; and is ready to begin as soon as he can get a reasonable Number of Scholars. Le Chevalier de Peyronny. An Essay on the West India Dry-Gripes; with the Method of preeing and Curing that Cruel Distemper. To which is added, An Extraordinary Case in Physick. March 27, 1752. Capt. Meriwether, from Bristol, is arrived in York River. To be sold, at Auction, on the first Day of June next, on the Premises, pursuant to the last Will of James Bookings, for the Payment of his Debts, A Tract of Land, lying on James River, between the Mouths of Ward's and Flower de Hundred Creek, containing 150 Acres, more or less, a Dwelling-house, 4 Rooms below, a large Passage, and two Closets, 2 Rooms below and 2 Rooms above, Dorman Windows, Brick Chimney, and a Brick'd Cellar the whole length of the House; another House, 24 x 16, two Rooms below and two above, Sash and Dormant Windows, Brick Chimney, and two Closets, a Kitchen 24 x 16, underpin'd and Brick Chimney, a Quarter 20 x 16, Brick Chimney, a Stable 20 by 12, two Store-Houses, plank'd and shingled, one 20 by 12, the other 28 by 18; a Meat-House and Dairy, 20 by 12; a good Brick Oven, with many other Con- veniences, as Fruit Trees, etc., by the Executors. Any single Man, capable of teaching Greek, Latin, and the Mathematicks, who can be well recommended, may meet with good Encouragement, by applying to the Subscriber, in Prince George County. Theophilus Field. This is to give Notice, That Mr. Richard Bryan, living in Page 212. King George County is most excellent at curing the Iliach Passion, or the Dry-Gripes, the Cure of which he is dexterous in, to Admiration; for he can give Ease in a very little Time, and has often perform'd the Cure with one Dose, after the Patient had been given out as in- curable by some very eminent Physicians; and never has yet fail'd of any he took in Hand. April 3, 1752. A single Man, well recommended, and capable of teaching Children to read and write, may meet with Encouragement by applying to the Printer. April 10, 1752. By the Committee of the Ohio Company. The several Members of the said Company, in Virginia and Maryland, are desired to meet at Mr. Wetherburn's, in the City of Williamsburg, on Thursday, the 7th Day of May next. George Mason, James Scott, John Mercer. James Forbes, who is suppos'd to have liv'd somewhere on the South Side of James River, having an Estate left him in Britain, as 'its suppos'd, very considerable, is hereby ac- quainted therewith. If he, or, in the Case of his Death, any of his Family or Relations, will apply to the Printer, they shall be inform'd more particularly. Whoever can give In- telligence of him, will very much oblige his Friends, by informing the Printer what they know relating to him. April 17, 1752. To the Printer: Sir, Please to insert in your Paper my Reasons for voting against re- moving the Seat of Government from Williamsburg, and you will oblige, Sir, Your humble Servant, Edwin Conway. I have sat in the House of Burgesses, twenty-four Sessions of Assembly; and never was detain'd one Day, in the whole Time, from the Service of the House, by Sickness or Lameness; therefore, I reckon the Air in Williamsburg as healthy as it may be in Page 213. any Town in Virginia. It is situated on high Land, between two Creeks, so commodious for supplying Provisions to accommodate all People that have Occasion to attend the Seat of Government, that no Place in the Colony, in my opinion can equal, it affording the Con- venience of Water-Carriage from the two principal Rivers of Virginia, viz.: James and York Rivers; out which more than Half the Tobacco ever made in this Colony has been exported; it is nigher to salt Water, which is advantageous to the Stocks of Sheep and Cattle, and must be supposed to be more convenient for Lamb and Veal than the Place proposed. Tho' I never had much to spare, yet kind Providence always supply'd me with sufficient Necessaries of Life; and, for my Money, I always have had a plentiful Table at Williamsburg, when my Occasions required me to attend, which have been in more than forty years; and when I had a Wife, my Table at Home was not reckon'd inferior to any of my Neighbours. The main Grievance to be redressed, by the Bill now passed in the House of Burgesses, is to carry the Seat of Government about fifty Miles higher, by Land, to the Western Inhabitants, which imposes as great a grievance on the Eastern Inhabitants, by obliging them to go fifty Miles further; and 'tis reasonable to suppose the Grievance to one Man, in going fifty Miles, is as great as it is to any one of twenty Men. How, then, can it appear jsut to redress the Grievance of some People, by imposing as great a Grievance on others, who are altogether innocent? The Act of Assembly that passed in the eleventh Year of the late King William, and confirm'd by another Act, in the fourth Year of Queen Anne, encouraged the People to lay out their Money, to provide Buildings and other Conveniences, for the Reception and Accommodation of the People that should have Occasion to attend the Seat of Government; Can it be reasonable to ruin such People, and put the Country to so great a Charge, to redress the Grievance of some Poeple and impose a greater on others? For the People to the Eastward of Williamsburg will not only have the Addition to their Journey by Land, but the whole Country will have further by Water, except the Inhabitants on the small River of Pamunky. I can't think it any Advantage for the Seat of Government to be on a navigable River, as some have proposed, where Ships Page 214. may ride; for they may bring epidemick Diseases to the Town. If good Accommodation can be had, the more private the Town is, the better to consult the Good of the Country, in Assembly, and determine Causes in the General Court. Our Country is happily furnish'd with navigable Rivers and Creeks for Trade, so dispersed, that I see no Reason to imagine that one Ship more would come into this Country on Account of the Seat of Government being removed from Williamsburg, to any other Place. By Permission of His Honour the Governor, At the New THEATRE in WILLIAMSBURG, For the Benefit of Mrs. BECCELY, On Friday, being the 24th of this Inst. Will be performed a COMEDY, called the CONSTANT COUPLE: or a TRIP to the JUBILEE. The Part of Sir Harry Wildair to be perform'd By Mr. KEAN. Colonel Standard, By Mr. MURRAY, And the Part of Angelica to be perform'd By Mrs. BECCELY. With Entertainment of SINGING between the Acts. Likewise a DANCE, called the DRUNKEN PEASANT, To which will be added, a Farce, called the LYING VALET. Tickets to be had at Mrs. Vobe's, and at Mr. Mitchel's, in York. To be let to Undertakers, at a Vestry in Dettingen Parish, on Whitsun Tuesday, the 20th of May next (or if bad Weather, the next fair Day), two Brick or Stone Churches, each to contain in the Clear 1800 Feet. Any Person or Persons inclinable to undertake one or both, may bring in their Plans and Proposals at that Time. William Tebbs, Lewis Renol, Churchwardens. N.B. - There is great Plenty of fine Stone in the said Parish. Page 215. April 24, 1752. A Meeting of the CAPE Company is desired at Mr. Wetherburn's, on Tuesday Evening next, at Five O'clock. To be LET the Building of a new Brich Church in Suffolk Parish, near the old one in Chuckatuck, on Wednesday, the 20th Day of May next. A Plan of hte same is to be produced to the Undertaker, by Anthony Holladay, Nathaniel Wright, Churchwardens. April 30, 1752. His Honour the Governor has been pleased to issue a Proclamation, adjourning the County Court of Henrico, to the Town of Richmond, at the Falls of James River! and the County Court of Fairfax to the Town of Alexandria, on Patowmack. Trial before the General Court: Hamill Moore, from Essex, for a Cheat, was found guilty; and stood in the Pillory one hour, having a Paper, on which was wrote FORGERY, fix'd on his Breast. Being prevented carrying on my Business as usual, by an Arrest for a Debt not justly my own. I hereby give Notice, That I have taken into Partnership with me Edward Charlton, late from London, who will carry on the Business, at my Shop, next Door to the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg. Gentlemen, who please to favour us with their Orders for Wigs, etc., may depend on being well and expeditiously serv'd, and oblige Their very humble Servant, Richard Gamble. The Company of COMEDIANS, from the new Theatre at Williamsburg, propose playing at Hobb's- Hole, from the 10th of May to the 24th; from thence they intend to proceed to Fredericksburg, to play during the Continuance of June Fair. We, therefore, hope, That all Gentlemen and Ladies, who are Lovers of Theatrical Entertainments, will favour us with their Company. All Persons who are indebted to Thomas Williamson and Company (which Concern now ceases by the Death of the said Williamson) are desired to settle their Accounts with his Executors, and discharge their respective Ballances, and those who Page 216. have any Demands against the Company, are desired to bring in their Accounts in Order to be discharged. Robert Tucker, Lewis Hansford, Executors. Taken up by the Subscriber, living near Elk Run Church, in Prince William County, a middle- siz'd, light-grey Horse, with a long Sprig Tail and hanging Mane, branded on the near Buttock IC. The Owner may have him of me, of proving his Property, and paying as the Law directs. John Crump. May 15, 1752. Whereas the General Assembly have, by a late Act, appointed certain of their Members, to contract with an Undertaker, for an Addition to be made to the East End of the Church here, to make that End of equal Length from the Wings as the West End; This is, therefore, to advertise all Persons, that may incline to undertake the same, to attend with their proposals here on Wednesday, the 10th of June, being the Day after the next Oyer and Terminer Court; at which Time the Gentlemen appointed will (it is hoped) be ready to make the Contract. An in the mean Time, by applying to me, they may be informed of the Particulars of what is required to be done, so as to enable them to make their Estimates. John Blair. Just imported, and to be sold by the Subscriber, in Williamsburg. A Fresh Assortment of Medicines, chymical and galenical; as also Bateman's Drops, Stoughton's, Squire's, and Daffey's Elixirs, Turlington's Balsam of Life, Universal Balsam, Anderson's and Lockyer's Pills, French and Pearl Barleys, Oatmeal, white and brown Sugar candys, Cooperas, Salt-petre, Ginger, Black Petter, allspice, Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves, and Nutmegs, Hungary Water, Barley Sugar, Carraway Comfits, Scotch Snuffs, Annodyne Necklaces, preserv'd Citron, Smelling-Bottles with and without Cases, Phials, Gallipots, Corks, Crucibles, Spanish Liquorice, best white Wine Vinegar, in small Cags or jugs, etc. Peter Hay. May 22, 1752. If James Forbes, son of Alexander Forbes (who came into Page 217. this Colony many years ago), of the upper Isle of Wight Parish, be living, or if dead and has left any Sons, they may hear of something greatly to their Advantage by applying to me in York Town. William Montgomery. To be sold, at publick Sale, at Fredericksburg, June Fair next, Near Forty convenient Lots of Land, consisting of half an Acre each, adjoining and near the said Town of Fredericksburg, at the lower End, several of them are continguous to the River, where is deep Water, and convenient Places for Landings, and several others on the main Street ex- tended from the Town, and other convenient Streets, by Roger Dixon. To be SOLD, and Delivered, at the Subscriber's Warehouse and Bakehouse, on Ware River, Mobjack Bay. Any large Quantities of fine Flour, Ship and Midling Bisket, in well-season'd Casks fit for Exportation. Also finest Milk Bisket, in small Cags. From those whom it does not suit to pay Cash, Payment will be taken in Rum, Sugar, or Molasses, and Dispatch given to any Vessels that come to load. Terms may be known by applying to Mr. Pride in York Town, or from Francis Willis. May 29, 1752. To be Sold, on reasonable Terms, Eleven Hundred Acres of choice Land, in King William County, about a Mile from Pamunkey River, with a large Dwelling-House, underpin'd with Brick, and Brick Chimneys, and all other convenient Houses, most of them lately built. Any Person inclinable to purchase the Whole, or any Part, may know the Terms by applying to the Sub- scriber, who lives near the Premisses. Philip Claiborne. N.B. - The Plantation to be delivered up the middle of November next, and large Credit will be allowed for a great part of the Money. Philip Claiborne. James Craig, Jeweller, in Williamsburg, Has just imported a new Assortment of Silver Work: Likewise Diamonds, Amethists, etc., of great Value; and will supply Gentlemen with Diamonds, Mourning, and other Rings, very reasonably, with all Expedition, for ready Money only. Page 218. Stolen out of Ware Church, in Gloucester County, some time last Week, the Communion Table and Pulpit Cloths, of crimson Velvet, double lac'd with Gold; also the Surplice and Gown. Whoever will bring them whole to the Churchwarders of the said Parish, or discover the Thief, so that he be convicted thereof, shall receive Ten Pounds Reward, to be paid by the Church- wardens of the said Parish. June 5, 1752. Whereas a Person, pretending to be the Son of the late Reverend Dr. Trapp, and in Holy Orders, and taking upon himself the name of Joseph Trapp, hath obtained the Liberty of preaching in some of the Churches of this Colony: This is to give Notice to all Ministers and others, that the Person is an Impostor. He is a short, elderly, ill-looking Man, snuffles a little, and high right Name is thought to be Charles Cynit Wesly. And, to prevent the like shameful Impositions for the future, His Honour and Governor hereby requires all Ministers not to permit Strangers to officiate in their Churches or Chapels, without producing their Orders, and a License from the Lord Bishop of London. By Order of the Governor, N. Walthol. To be Sold (pursuant to the Will of Doctor John Payras, late of York Town), on Monday, the 15th Instant, A convenient Lot, whereon is a new, large, well-built Brick House, with three Rooms on a Floor, all finish'd, a Kitchen, Dairy, Meat-House, Stable, and other necessary Houses; also all Sorts of Household Furniture, together with a large Assortment of Drugs and Medicines. Six Months' Credit will be allow'd, the Purchaser giving Bond and good Secdurity to Samuel Price, Executor. N. B. - All Persons that have any Demands against the said Estate are desired to bring in their Accounts, and htose that are indebted, to make speedy Payment to S. P. One Acre of Land, containing two Lots, convenient to the Capitol, with a Dwelling--House and other buildings, a Well with good Water, a Garden, etc., all paled in. Enquire of the Printer. To be Sold, on Wednesday, the 10th Instant, to the highest Bidder, Page 219. A House, situate on the main Street in Wililamsburg, where the Subscriber now keeps Shop; also two Lots of Land near the Capitol, adjoining to Mr. John Coke's. Six months' Credit will be allowed, the Buyer giving Security, as usual, to Andrew Anderson. N. B. - As I intend for Great Britain in a short Time, I hope all Persons that are in- debted to me will be pleased speedily to settle their Accounts, in order to enabel me to pay my just Debts, which will very much oblige. Their humble Servant, Andrew Anderson. June 12, 1752. This is to inform the Public, That Mr. Hallam, from the New Theatre in Goodmansfield, London, is daily expected here iwth a select Company of Comedians; the Scenes, Cloaths, and Decorations are all entirely new, extremely rich, and finish'd in the highest Taste, the Scenes being painted by the best Hands in London, are excell'd by none in Beauty and Elegance, so that the Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being entertain'd in as polite a Manner as at the Threatres in London, the Company being perfect in all the best Plays, Operas, Farces and Pantomines, that have been exhibited in any of the Theatres for these ten years past. Mr. Singleton takes this Opportunity of informing Gentlemen and others, That he proposes to Teach the Violin in this City, and Places adjacent, at a Pistole each per Month, and a Pistole Entrance, provided a sufficient Number of Scholars can be engaged (not less than Six in any one Place). He will give attendance at York, Hampton, and Norfolk, on the aforesaid Terms. Imported in the Ruby, Capt. Talman, into James River: One Bundle of Spades mark'd B&A, one Cask of Earthen Ware, mark'd IB, No. 27, one Cask of Pipes, No. 13, and one Bundle of Sifters. Whoever has them in Possession are desired to ac- quaint, or contrive them to Mr. James Graham, at Hampton, and all Expenses upon them will be paid. Taken up by Robert Ellyson, in New Kent County, about the middle of April last, a dark grey Horse, about 13 Hands high, branded on the near Shoulder H, and on the off Buttock 8, Page 220. with some Saddle Spots. The Owner may have him on paying as the Law directs. Taken up by the Subscriber, in Hanover County, a middle-siz'd Roan Horse, branded on the near Buttock X, has a Star in his Forehead. The Owner may have him on paying as the Law directs. William Macon, Jun. June 18, 1752. On Wednesday, the 24th Instant, at York Town, will be sold, at publick Auction, the Dwelling-House of the Subscriber, with the Furniture, a Chariot, Harness, and four Horses. Six Months' Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and Security, as usual to William Montgomery. July 17, 1752. This Day the ingenious Mr. Thomas Bell, the famous American Traveller, made his public Appearance in this City . . . As his former Character and ramantick Life, have made a great Noise in every American Colony, 'twill doubtless be a satisfaction to all who have any Knowledge of him, to hear in what Manner he has lived, during his Retirement from the Public. He has resided in Hanover County, in this Colony, near two Years past, in the private Station of a Schoolmaster, and has, during that Time, behaved himself with Justice, Sobriety, and good Manners, of which he has produc'd a Certificate, sign'd by the principal Gentlemen of that County. By this his Behaviour, and his future Conduct, he hopes to wipe off the Odium that his former Manner of Lice had fix'd on him, and thereby to approve himself a useful Member of Society. Taken up by the subscriber, living on the Branch of Slate River, known by the Name of Arthur's Creek, a light grey Mare, about 4 Feet 3 Inches high, branded on the near Buttock IW. She has a large Bell on. The Owner may have her on proving his Property and paying as the Law directs. Thomas Blakey.