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WILLIAMSBURG, Aunijl 18. BY an txpreis irgin inv fiunmu, we jcrn mat oionci M'Lronaici had jult arrived from Wahatomakie, a Shawanefe Town on the Mufkingham, which he has dertroyed, with all their Plantation roond ft, taken three Scalpi, kiiitd feveral of the Indians, and made one Pri foner, with the Loft of only two of his People, and fix wounded and that an Expedition is planned againrt fome of their other Towns, which, if fuccefsful, will probably put an End to the War. Several Parties of Indians are daily feen on this Side of the Allegheny Mountains, but they have done but little Mifchief of late, except icalping one Family on the Head of Cedar Creek, Extrafi cf a. Letter from Frederickfburg, dated the tori Inflant. On Saturday laft arrived in Town two Gentlemen from Halifax in Nova Scotia, which Place ihey left fome Time in July; who inform, that juft before their Departure 840 Cherts of Tea arrived there, which they onderrtood was to be Aored.

They wanted to procure a Freight for a Ship, which, they' fay, brought in Palatines to Halifax; and we learn, by Gentleman from Alexandria, that the Committee at Port Tobacco had wrote to the Gentlemen of that Town, acquainting them of 16 Cherts cf Tea being jme Where in Potowmack River, fo that it is not unlikely hut it may have berrr brought by the above Gentlemen from Halifax, aj a Venrere, to try the Temper of the Virginians. On the 16th twotJentlemen came here fromr Bofton, who trade from that to this Place; they bring the mod pleating Accounts from our Brethren there that can be expected, confidering their prefent Having fufUintd the full Sliock of a totaLStoppage to their Navigation, they now reft contented as to that, and have applied themfelves more to the Cultivation of iheir. Lands, improving their Stocks, the building and. repairing levelling and mending their Streets, Ship building, and are particularly attentive to military Difcipline, in fo much that the Officers of the Regulars acknowledge they have no Superiours. The tyeareft Harmony, fuhfifts between the King's.

Troops and the Country People and, to the Honour of the Officers be it fpoken, they feerh to vie with each oilier in fbowing Refpedt to the Inhabitants, allowing the Soldiers to take no Liberties with them, and punih alLwho offend agjiinft good Covcrninent.T The Provifions, kc, fent them from the different Colonies, tie ftoied, and regularly fcrved out to the labouring Poor, who are kept In confUnt Employ by the wealthy Part of the Province. Old Jenkins the Expref, carrie to Town laft Night from Lord Fairfsx's, where he left his Excellency the, Earl of Dunmore, waiting the Arrival fome Arms and A mmurtition from your City, that are hourly expected." The LonfdakCrayfoh, from Wnitehaven, is arrived in York River, and the Mary Jane, from London, at Norfolk, it is faid with a Quantity of TEA on Board bus as the Market for that Commodity is now pretty well over here, at lea ft for fome Time, it is more than probable that it wiil be carried back to London, vihere the fine Ftlkt there may do with it ar they fleafe. To i Mr. I E. I CERTAINLY agree your Correfpondent, the Englifhman, that Combinations enured into hy one Part of the Empire againft another are contradictory to the Principle of Government.

It pots me in Mind of the ancient Fable, which reprefentt the Mem fcers confpiring againft the Belly, to the Ruin of the whole Body. I beg Leave to reverfe the Table, as follows. My Plan is natural, my Moral is juft, and the Conclusion happy. In former Times, the Members were extremely induftrious to provide Neceffaries and Conveniences for themfelves, and efpecially Plenty of Victuals for the Belly; from whom, they were perfuaded," they all derived their Nourifhment. By this Means the whole Body, with a good Conftitution, and a florid Complexion, grew up to fuch Vigour and Statelinefs that it was the Admiration of all that faw it.

But foon after the Belly began to fWell and as buf Defires increafe with our Aequifitions, the more he received the more he craved. He turned lb voracious and thirfty, and welled to fuch a Degree, that People apprehended a Dropfy. Having experienced the Affiduity and Indulgence cf the Members, he Infilled that the Face fheuld not look fo gay, nor the Tongue talk fo much that the Hands fhould work, and not write that the Back fhould pinch itfelf in Clothes; that the Head fhould go without a Hat; and that the Feet fhould have no Nails in their Shoes, or even go without Shoes altogether; and that all poffible Savings fhould be poured into his Gott. The Members began to grumble, and to remonftrate but in vain, fr the Belly had no Ears. At laft, by the Forefight of the Eyes, the Eloquence of the Tongue, and the Acivity of the Hands, together with the unanimous Concurrence cf all the other Members, the BELLY found it neceffary to fubmit to a whalefome Regimen, and to flirink to its natural Dimenfions.

The Confequence was, that the Body recovered its former Vigour, the Face fmikd with Cheerfulnefs, and the Cheeks were Covered with Rcfes. D. Mr. I SOME Time ago faw a little Manufcript, writ by a very ingenious Gentleman, upon the prefect Situation of our In it the Author has admitted this rsmarkable Sentiments The ikobmovs DlBT AMtatCA OWES TO FORIIG.NIRS IS THE ONLY TVR ANT WIICH XCXOS GIVX KIR At ARM. 1 ppffefs, Sir, a Vortune adequate to my Wifhes, enough to fupply Die with all ean reafonably dtfire; yet I live below my Level, have found a Want of a Thouand neceffary Things, and have felt, on many Occifions, my Benevolence retrained, to my own Mortification, and the Diftrefs of indigence, becaufe 1 owt.

This, however, Is private Matter; lot the following Circumflance, with many flmilar, involves great Con sequences. 1 wanted a Piece of Linen. An induftrious Iiifh Family had manufactured aa exceeding fine Piece, and offered me the Purchafe for its Value. I was reftrained from encouraging the Induftry of that Family by having pid away all my Money, and was compelled to run farther in Debt, upon very ill Terms, becaufe I could find Ci edit. The Linen remained long in the Hands of its Makers.

and they have determined, from well earned Experience, to make.no more fine Linen. It is in vain to with, to be either humane, publick or even igneahle and fociable, until our Eftates are unfettered. As for Encouragement to or any othef laudable Eruerprife, we can, in general, only to effect is next to irr.poffible. Let the great Gentlemen of the Land i. e.

the great Del ton, the great Savit, tie greet furriers tjujl Dtmandi) dare to appear fimply in pub fitk, and tiugally in private. Let their Ladies refign Finery to Mrs. Alice Duffing, and others of her Vocation. They will have willing lmiiators. The Dutch, in the Aurora of their berty, took the Garb of Beggars, Gumx and My Lords the States General could never effect any Thing until they could curry about them two or tbiec Days Provifion of Bread and Cheefe, in the Refectory of their Trunk Breeches.

is obvious, that the coarfe Cloth, and Bread and Cheefe, were jwtlua in' themfelves but the Dutch, when determined to be vain no longer, found the amazing Refourccs, they pofTeflid, in what, a Jitile before, va diffipated in the mere Gratification of Vanity. The total SuppuiT.o.i of that PafTion, fo evalent the human Mind, fhowed that a f.nccie to their Country had abforbed every other Affection. Until ioo.c fuch Syn.ptoms difclofe themfelves in Virginia, CttH'cnicn will only appear talkative, when talking Patriotiftn. Their and their private Affairs, however, give them every Rtafon tq he itnons. The Laws for robbing, or, in Default of qwiec Dslivtiyof the Spoil, for flat ving fome of the BoAonians, and cutting the ThroJts of the Remainder (Laws made in the true Spirit of Highwaymen) demcnlliate plain enough the abject Condition of cur Legislatures, fine: King has taken the Lords and Commons Into a Partner Uiip of his Sovereignty over us and as for Individuals, let every one con li Meanncfs tranfpius through all the Magnificence of the mofl fpkn dil Debtor.

I am, Sir, the Eaft Jlates mt in the Face 4 Debtor, A coNTiiiTi DEBTOR. America fhould be obliged (by her Deficiency in Virtue) to fubmit tc Britifh Taxation, it is evident that if the Powtr be ufed to aiy Porpofe it muft ccft Great Britain her Manufacturers. The Manu tKorers will not get the Money we pay in Taxes, at leart not thofe we now fupport, they muft come ever to America. It is eafy to deftroy e'd, ba: net fo eafy tq eftabhfh new, Cvinbinatuins. Let the prefent iiiufitturers ot Drit.in be ruined, and to fill their Place fhe will not have cihcis.

P. S. It is worth While to compare ihc different Spirit of a Britifh and a Provincial Taxation. Sutpofe a Provincial AfTcmbly to addrefs their Ctnitituents ahcut a. Tax it would fa fomething equivalent to Brctiren, cur common Jnterejl requires us to furr.ijh a Sum of Money! Ictux raife r.

Suppofe the ParJi ment to addrefs the Cobnies, Villains, the K'u vuuKU Mirny for tur Purges tberefortt and VH.t it, or murdered I I defy all the Logicians In the World to make the above appear a falfe Rcprtfentation of the Matter, or ki the leaft exaggerated. Britons are famous for Generofity," Sec. Let it never be faid that Slavery are countenanced by the braved and molt generous People on Earth, by a People who is animated with that heroick Paffion, the Love of Liberty, beyond all Nation ancient and modern," See Biattix, third Edition, P. 463, 464. There is more of fuch prepof terous Matter, which I have not Patience to copy.

In what Part of the Britifh Dominions has not this Reign prefented the Horrours of Defpotifm YORK Town, Auguft 17, 1774. AL Perfons indebted to the, Subfcribcr, whofe Accounts have beert upwards of twelve Months Handing, are defired to come and difcharge them, or give Bond and Security if required, and I fhall be obliged to thofe indebted by Bond to pay ttje Intereft due thereon. Thofe that tail complying with this Requeft may depend that I will put their Accounts and Bonds in Suit, immediately after the Courts of Juftice are opened. Mr. Tbmat Chamberlain Atmry who has kept my Books for fome Time part, will attend a Month at my Store from the Date hereof, in Order to fettle and clofe my Accounts.

SEYMGUR POWELL. Augvfi 18, 1774. THE Subfcribcr having opened a Shop at the Back of the Ralt'gb Tavern, intend carrying on the SHOE MAKING Bufinefs in all its Branches, as he has got fome good Hands, and will do every Thing in his Power to ferve Gentlemen and others, who may pleafe to employ him, upon the fherteit Notice, and on reasonable Terms; but, at the fame Time, he intends to work no Kind of Leather, or any Thing clfe, but what is within the Limits of the Aflb ciation, and he works for ready Money only. SKINNER. ILLIAM ASH BURN, Cutler from London, has opened Shop near the Capitol in WiUiamfburf, and makes and fells all Sorts of nives, Raton, ScifTois, Surgeons loftru ments, and Box and Spring Fleam on a new Conflruction, which are much approved by the molt eminent Farriers in Great Britain alfo grinds and repairs all Sorts of Edge Tools in the above Branch, cleans fire Arms, and makes Springs and Screws for Do.

All fuch at pleafe to favour him with their Cuftom may depend onf the utmoft Punctuality and reafonahle Charges, and Commifflons from the Country duly execute ed. Strops made and drefled. (a) FOR A THE noted and well accuftomed TAVERN in James City County, about fifteen Miles from WiUiamjbwg, on the main Road leading to New Kent Courthoufe and Ferry, with about 500.ACRES of LAND in good Order for Cropping, having fix Fields under, good Fencing. The Time of Payment will be made very eafy ro a Purchafer, and the Land, fhown by applying to the.Subfcriber, on the Premifei. (tf THOMAS DONCAJSTLE.

To be SOLD'," to the highejl Bidder, at Amelia Court boue, on the loth of January next, TWENTY very likely SLAVES, to fatisfy a Debt due to James and Robert Donald, tc Co. Credit will be allowed till the 10th of 08der 1775. Bond and Security to be given to the faid Company and if Payment is not made to the Day, the Bond to carry Intereit from the Date. (7) WILLIAM WATSON. 0 July a), 1774.

I A HERE on the 19th of June laft part, a certain JOSEPH THORP was intruded with a conflderable bum in Half Tohanneffes, of nine Pennyweight, to be delivered by him at Quebec, and as he has not yet made his, Appearance there, with other furpicious Cir cumftances, it is apprehended he ks gone off with the Money, He is a Native of England, about fix Feet high, fwarthy Complexion, very dark keen Eyes, and pitted with the Smallpox, of a flender Make, 'ftocps as he walks, talks rather flow, with fome fmall Impediment in his Speech. He lived fome Time in Bojion, from whence he removed to Quebec, affuming the Character of a Merchant in both Places he was alfo once in Trade in Nrwcajlle, Virginia, and has a Brother fettled there. It is believed he went on Board Captain John F. Pruym, for Aihany, and took with him a blue Cafimir and a dark brown Cloth Suit of Clothes. Whoever fecurcs the faid Jojtfb 7borpt in any of bis Malefty't Jails on this Continent, fhall be entitled to ten per Cent, cn the Sum recovered, and the above Reward of 50 1.

when convicted. Apply to Cnrfon and Set on of New Tori, Jofefb Wharton, Junior, of Philadelphia, Robert Cbriftit of Baltimore, James Gibftn and Co. Virginia, John Bond field of Quebec, Melatth Boumt of John Rovit of often. It is requefted of thofe who may have teen this Jofefb Tborf, 15 nee the 19th of June laft paft, or know any Thing of the Route be has taken, that they convey the mod early Intelligence thereof to any of the above Perfons, or Greenwood, Ritfon, and Marp, in Ntrftlk, or to Robert Pjeajontt and Co. at Four Milt Creek, Henrico County; the Favour will be gratefully acknow.

I edged. All Mailers of Vcffels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent. (tf) 1 1 11 11 1 Tf INTEND to leave the Colony immediately, I THOMAS SHEARER. A GENERAL MEETING of the Subfcribers, for opening a Navigation through the Falls of Jame? River, is defired at the Houfe of Mr. James Gunn in the Town of Richmond, on Monday the 5th of Sep tember next.

ARCHIBALD CARY. RO. C. NICHOLAS. WILLIAM CABELL.

JOHN BANISTER. RICHARD ADAMS. J774. JOSEPH CABELL. JOHN WOODSON.

JOHN TABB. WILLIAM FLEM1NC. JOHN MAYO. CARTER BRAXTON. RUN away on the Night of the 9th Inftant (Augujl) from the Subfcribcr, near Hanover Town, two indented Servants, viz.

WILLIAM MATTOX, a tall thin Man, about five' Feet ten Inches high, wears his own'fhort Hair which curls behind, and is of a dark brown Colour, is much pitted with the Smallpox, and commonly has fore Eyes. I fome Time aco gave him a Pafs to go to Williamjburg, or Pettrjluig. AR MATTOX, Wife to the above, a fmall (lender Woman, with light coloured Hair, and pitted with the Smallpox i had on, when fhe went away, a Check Gown and an old black Silk Hat, but what'other Clothes I do not remember. I will give 5 1. Reward to any Perfon who conveys them to mc, or 50 s.

for either of them, and I hereby forewarn all Matters of VefTels from harbouring or carrying them out of the Colony. (J) WILLIAM T1NSLEY. RUN away, on Sunday the 14th of this Inftant (Augufi) from the Plantation of James Pride, Efq; two indented Englijh SERVANTS, ias. EDWARD CRYMES, by Trade a Bricklayer, about 24 Years old, five Feet fix or feven Inches high, wears his own dark brown Hair, and is much pitted with the Smallpox; bad on a white Plaid Jacket, blue Breeches, and a new Felt Hat. WILLIAM BALDING, by Trade a Carpenter and Joiner, about 2a or a 3 Years old, a fmall fired Man, with fhort light coloured Hair 5 had on an Ofnabrug Jacket and Troufcrs, and coarfe white Shirt.

Whcevtr. brings them to their faid Matter, or the Subfcribcr, or fccuresthem in' any of his Majefty's Jails fo that they may be got again, fhall have xo t. Reward for each, befides what the Law allows, and all Matters of VeCcls are forewarned not to cany them out of the Colony. (J) WILLIAM' CHANCE Y. COMMITTED to CfofirfolJJ3.il, a Negro Man who fays his Name is JOHN EMANUEL, he has paired fbf.

a Number of Years as a Freeman, and fays he was brought into thie Colony by a which was taft way on our Biy, the Ma ter' Name John Lhiy, that they were taken from the Wrecki and carried Into Norfolk, where he ferved fome Time with Colonel HutabtAgi tf Sailor, on Board one of hi VefTels that went up and down the River. He has a little Negro Boy with him named JACK CAWN, who he fay a is free, and the Sen ot one Fanny Cdvn, now living in Ntrftlk. The Owners, if they are SlaTes, are defired to prove their Property, pay Charges, and take them away; or if any Perfon knows of their beiny free, they will oblige them by giving Information thereof. JAMES BALL, Jailer. to the Jail ot Henrico County, a Negro Man who calls himftlf 0 and fays ho belongs to Mr.

Churchill Andtrjon of 'King and Sure County. The Owner is defired to take him away, and pay Charges the Jailer, living iaRicbmond. () tl TAKEN up, in Amelia, a BAY ROAN' MARE four Feet two Inches high, and branded on the hear' Buttock D. Ported, and appraifed to 5 1. THOMAS PAYNI, I WILLIAM LEADAM, who came to America fome Years ato.

fromthe Town otBrvtrlei in Kmrfand. A uvea lomewnere arcut veraac in yve mrciita, be living, andwii apply to the Poftmafter in Willlamfimrg, he may hear of fomething to hit Advantage. 1 A.A and left nv 1 it will he tbn lrti4 1 x. ifi One to inform him, that he may communicate the fame to his Relations in England. (J To ie RENTED annually or for a Term of Years, SWAN'S POINT FERRY and BOATS with two good Dwelling Houfes, all neceffary Outhoufes, an exceeding fine Pafture, and Land fufhcient'to work four Hands, under a good "For Term apply to the (tf) JOHN HARTWELL COCKE.

WrtN 'a Ol Auguft 3, ,,1774. A GR EE ABLE to the Wifli of manv A Gentlemen (my Friends) I have rented the Houfes, at Coll Mill, in Prince George, and intend (God willing) to open Tavern there the firft of January next. I have contracted that the Houfes fhalj be in good Repair, and furnifhed with a good Stable, (Jc. As I have an extenflve Acquaintance with Gentlemen who travel that Way, fhall hope for fmall Favours when convenient, and will endeavour to defervo them. Many fmall Debts are due to me for Ferriage, at this Place, which would be of infinite Service in my prefent Circumflances, and I hope they will be difcharged before my Departure, nor fhall I have any ir 1 4..

1 incnnauon 10 Keep iucn Account in ruiurc. (a). THOMAS WE will. (Jifpole of the Lots and Improver ments in Frederickjburg, where the Brewery now ftanos. There are three Lota and a Half.

On the Lot and Half fituate on the River art the Brewhoufe, Malthoufe, Comptinghoufe, Cooper's Shop, (Je. all new, and in good Order for carrying on the Brewing Bufinefs. We would alfo fell the Implements and Stock belonging to the Brewery. othef Lots are contiguous and paled in, having thereon a fmall Dwelling Houfe and Stable, with Stalls (or eight Hones. The Terms may be known by applying to IVtfiam Woodford, (il) JONES WOODFORD.

To be I rn 0 likely young Virwinia born NEGRO WOMEN about feven teen Years of Age each; they are good Spinners, and underftand moft Sorts of Houfehold Work, though of late they have been employed in Plantation Bufinefs, and are reputed very good Hands. A reafonablo Credit will be given to a punctual Purchafer, on giving Bond with good Security. ELIZABETH Kino William, Augujl 1774. To be RENTED for a Terms of Years, A VALUABLE PLANTATION in Prince George County about four Miles from Blandford, containing 500 Acres, upon which it a good Dwelling Houfe, all neceffary Outhoufts, Barns, Orchards, ff. being the Place whereon William Poytbreft, deceafed, lately livedi For Terms apply to Major Peter Ptytbrefs, near the Premifei.

(J). To be SOLD, or LEASED for a Term of Years, TH AN whereon Sujftx Courthoufe now ftarids containlnj between 5 and 600 Acres, exceeding good for Grain, well water ed, and a tolerable Place for Stock. It will be neediefi to defcribe, the Improvements thereon, as any Perfon inclinable to or leafe would choofe to take a View of it before making any Any One inclinable to purchafe may have long Credit, for three Fourths of the Money; and any Perfon inclinable to rent it for a Term of Yeara may have it with all Neceffaries for carrying on a Tavern, together with tinliiaklM Q1if a. Plftm An 1u ftft m.u hjA t.i Tli I "Il'l .111. u.iix v.

.1. 1 IllSJr be known, either for Sale, or leafing by applying to Colonel David Mafon, or thp Subfcriber, on the Pi emifes, JOHN BERRYMAN. I IIH HANOVER Town, Auguft 1774, 1 INTEND for Britain immediately, and I in my Abfence do appoint Mt. George Braikenridge my Attorney. HARDIN BURNLEY, Junior.

For SALE by the Subfcriber, for CaJJ), at a reafon able Advance, UPWARDS of fifty Pounds Sterling Value of LINEN DRAPERY, lately imported in the Arnold, Captain Waterman, containing hifb Linen from 9c). to is. per Yard, German Ofnabrugs, Hempen Rolls, White and Brown Sheeting, Brown Holland, Any Perfon in Want of fuch a Package of Goods may know the Terms by applying to the Subfcriber, in Glouctfier County. THOMAS CHAMBERLIN AMORY. To be SOLD, A THOUSAND Acres of rich well timbered LAND, lying on Littlt Roanoke Creek, abou two Miles above trie Bridtre, 400 Acres of which are low Grounds, equal in Value to any in the Neighbourhood I have alfo for Sale 300 Acres of good high Land, about four Miles above the afore mentioned Tract.

Any Perfon defirous of purchafing may be fhown the Land, or be made acquainted with the Terms, by applying to Mr. Jojipb Morton, who lives near the Premifes, or to the Subfcriber at Cbatftttortb. The Land will be fold altogether or in Parcels, as may be molt agreeable to the Purchafers. Bond with good Security will be expected, and the Money is to be paid in twelve Months. BEVERLEY RANDOLPH.

To. be. HO or RENTED, A COMMODIOUS STOREHOUSE on the Beach, adjoining to Mr. Rkbard Breton Store, with a Compting Room, a Loft above for Grain or Sail making, and a good Stone Cellar. For Terms, which fhall be made eafy to the Purchafer, apply to the Subfcriber in tori Town.

GEORGE RIDDELL. PETERSBURG, Auguft 8, 1774. RUN away from the Subfcriber, the Beginning of laft Month, a Negro Slave named JOE, who has gone for fome Time as Skipper of one of my Flats. He is a remaikable flout well made Fellow, about five Feet ten Inches high, was imported Come Years ago from the Sfanijb Main, but flill fpeaks very indiftinctly Ms Drcfa, when he went off, cor.fifh'd of a dark coloured DufiU Coat, Plaiding Jacket, and Ofnabrug Shirt and Troufcrs. Whoever will ap prehend the faid Slave and convey him to me, or fee ore him In any Jail and advife me thereof, fhall be tJiUUed to a Reward of 40 s.

befides the Allawar.ee granted by Law, EDWARD BRISBANE..