September 18, 1746 - Lewis, Faulkes, Filbert, Hubbard, Hill, Norton

Last Tuesday arrived in York River, the Ship Virginian, Capt. Richard Lewis, from Bristol, in 9 Weeks: By whom we have the English Prints to the 12th of July; the Substance of which we collect, for this Paper, not having Room to insert it at large.

From Italy. That the King of Sardinia has had another bloody Battle near Placentia, with the Armies of France, Spain, Naples, and Genoa; in which it’s said 14,000 Men were killed on both Sides; but that the King of Sardinia obtained the Victory with great Advantage, and has totally ruined and routed the Armies of his Enemies. And ‘tis said the French will be oblig’d to draw off some of their Forces from Flanders, to go to their Assistance.

That the separate Army of the Piedmontese have entered the Republick of Genoa in several different Places, and exacted great Contributions; and have obliged the District of Novi to pay 200,000 Livres, and demanded a further Contribution of the same Value. A Detachment, which entered on the Side of Botero, have sack’d the Country all around.

From Flanders. That the French have taken Mons; and were besieging Charleroy.

That the Army of the Allies will speedily be reinforced with 20,000 Imperialists, who are daily expected to join M. Bathiani. That the 6000 Hessians are embarked from Scotland; and that 13,000 British Forces are going to Brabent, some of which were already embark’d. And that General Ligonier was gone over, to take the Command of them.

July 5. The Brest Fleet, consisting of 21 Men of War and Frigats, 20 other small Frigates and Privateers, with some Transports, with 3250 Marines, sail’d from Rochelle the 22d of June, N.S. but whither bound is unknown. ---- The Dutch Ships which were at Rochelle and other Places near it, were detain’d 2 Days, for Fear of their giving Intelligence to the English of the Fleet’s sailing.

Admiral Martin has wrote to inform the Lords of the Admiralty, that the Brest Squadron has given him the Slip; and that he does not know which way they are sail’d. It is since reported they are put into Ferrol.

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Just arriv’d, THE Snow Planter, Thomas Faulkes, Master, from Guinea, with 210 Choice Gold Coast Slaves; the Sale to be at York, on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of this Instant, and on Tuesday the 23rd, at West-Point; to continue ‘til the Sale be completed, by Hubbard, Hill, & Norton.

N.B. The said Snow will take Freight to Liverpool, at 14 Pounds per Ton, consign’d to Richard Gilbert, Esq; and Sons, Merchants there. Notes to be delivered to the Master, on board the said Vessel, Benjamin Hubbard, in King William, Humphry Hill, in King & Queen, or to John Norton, in York Town.

September 4, 1746 - Hamilton, Millar

A Bale of Goods mark’d RIT No 1, was shipped in the Annabella, Capt. Robert Hamilton, in York River, for which the Owner is not known. Whoever applies to Mr. William Millar, Mercht. in Hanover, and proves his Property shall have it of him, paying the Charge of this Advertisement.

July 31, 1746 - Lidderdale

Arrived in York River, THE Snow Two Brothers, with upwards of 200 fine healthy Slaves; the Sale of which will begin at West-Point, on Monday the 4th of August; where Attendance will be given ‘til completed.

The said Ship is not Two Years old, well fitted and mann’d, and will take in Tobacco, for Bristol, at 14 l. per Ton. Such Gentlemen as are inclinable to ship to Thomas Chamberlayne and Company, from York or James Rivers, are requested to send their Orders on board, or to John Lidderdale.

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We hear from Rappahannock, That the Ship Restoration, is arrived in that River, in 10 Weeks from London: By whom we hear, That the Brest Squadron, consisting of 30 Men of War, several Privateers, and a large Number of Transport Ships, were put out to Sea; but whither bound was not yet known; some guess they are designed for the West-Part of Ireland, others for Cape Breton, and others for some of our Sugar-Islands.

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The Ship Annabella, is arriv’d in York, from Glasgow.

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ARRIV’D from Gambia, the Ship Gildart, with 250 choice Gambia Slaves: The Sale whereof will begin at Hob’s Hole, on Rappahannock, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 5th, 6th, and 7th, Days of August; and at Bray’s Church the Monday following; where the Sale will continue till it’s completed.

The said Ship is a new Vessel, mounted with 20 Guns, navigated with 45 Men, and will take in Tobacco for Liverpool, at 14 Pounds per Ton. Such Gentlemen as are inclinable to ship, are desired to apply to John Lidderdale, Harmer & King.

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By Order of the Vestry of Petsworth Parish in Gloucester County, there is to be a Dwelling-house built on the Glebe Land in the said Parish, 52 Feet long and 20 Feet wide. Any Person inclinable to undertake the same, is desired to meet the Vestry at the said Parish Church, on the first Wednesday in August next.

July 3, 1746 - Kelly

Since our last, arriv’d in York River, the ------ Everton, Capt. Kelly, from Liverpool, who brings the following Extraordinary News.

From the Supplement to the Belfast Courant, April 28. Just arriv’d, two Scotch Packets, which bring the following Particulars of the late glorious Victory obtain’d by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland over the Rebels … On Wednesday the 16th Inst. about 5 in the Morning, his Royal Higness march’d from Nairn, which is 12 Miles from Inverness … The Frazers and McDonalds, which composed their Right Wing, made an Attack on his Royal Highness’s Left, and endeavoured to come in Sword in Hand, but were so well received, and the Fire so close and regular, that on the second Discharge, they fell into the utmost Confusion, and fled over an adjacent Hill …

May 29, 1746 - Ward, Causier, Bayley, Dixon, Burwell, Berry, Booth, Jerman, Howard, Whiting, Johnson, Cocke

On Sunday last arrived in Rappahannock River, Capt. Ward from Liverpool, Capt. Causier, from Ireland, with Convicts; Capt Bayley, from Glasgow, and Capt. Dixon, from Whitehaven. The Ships from Liverpool, Ireland, and Glasgow, had no late public Papers, nor could the Masters tell any News; but Capt. Dixon reports, That he had read in the London Gazette, at Whitehaven, the following Article from Italy, dated the 26th of March last: “The King of Sardinia, having been joined by the Austrian Troops, had taken Asti and Alexandria, with about 7000 French and Spaniards Prisoners, and was pursuing them.”

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Last Thursday died the Lady of the Hon. Lewis Burwell, Esq; of Gloucester County, in the 28th Year of her age, after a tedious illness, under which she supported herself with great Firmness of Mind: She is justly esteemed by all that knew her, a height Example of Virtue and Prudence; whose Ornaments were those of a meek and quiet Spirit; she approv’d herself a true Patroness to the Orphans and Widows in her Neighbourhood, and is very sincerely lamented by all her Acquaintance.

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RAN away, about a Fortnight ago, from the Ship Maryland Merchant, lying at York Town, a Sailor, named John Berry, a Swede, but speaks very good English, about 30 Years of Age; he is tall and wears his own Hair, which is black and strait. Whoever brings the said Runaway to me on board the said Ship, or to Mr. Mordecai Booth, Merchant in York, shall have Four Pistoles Reward,

Stephen Jerman, Jun.

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RAN away, the 11th Instant, from the subscriber, in Williamsburg, a Servant Man, named John Howard, alias Johnson. He is a well-set, red-Faced Irishman, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, and about 30 Years of Age: He had a sore Leg, and generally wore a Pair of blue-grey Worsted Stockings, slack drawn up, a white Wig, a light colour’d Coat, and no Waistcoat, a Pair of Leather Breeches , and a white Shirt; He took with him a white Duffel Coat, a blue Cloth Jacket and Breeches, and a Wallet with several white Shirts. He is a Carpenter and Joiner by Trade; and formerly belonged to Mr. Thomas Whiting, of Gloucester County, and on his Death, ran away from the Widow of his said Master; and, till taken up, called himself John Johnson. It’s supposed he will conceal himself on Board some of the outward-bound Ships.

Whoever takes up and secures the said Servant, so that I may have him again, shall have a Pistole Reward, besides what the Law allows, paid by Joseph Cocke.

May 15, 1746 - Lewis, Tayloe

Since our last arriv’d in Rappohanock, the Ship Richmond, Capt. -------- from Whitehaven, in 7 Weeks, and brings News to the 4th of March, That the Rebellion was so far over in Scotland, that his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland had discharged the 6000 Hessians lately landed there; and also the Militia. That he had persued the Rebels and taken some of them Prisoners …

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Stolen or stray’d away from Anderson’s Race Ground, in Gloucester County, on the first of this Month, a Black Gelding, above Size, and a very genteel Nag, with a small Star in his Forehead, and a little white Ship on his upper Lip, not branded, is well gated, and high mottled. Whoever will bring the said Horse to Mr. Warner Lewis, in Gloucester, or to the Subscriber, in Richmond County, shall have a Moidore Reward, paid by John Tayloe, Jun.

April 24, 1746 - Jerman, Philpot, Whiting, Booth

THE Ship Maryland-Merchant, Capt. Jerman, now lying against York Town, is ready to take in Tobacco, on Freight, to Messrs. John Philpot and Company, Merchants in London, at the Rate of Fourteen Pounds per Ton; and will fetch Tobacco from any Part of Virginia, if speedy Notice be given. Any Persons inclinable to take Freight in the said Ship, may apply to the Subscriber in York Town, or to Mr. Beverley Whiting, in Gloucester.

Mordecai Booth.

April 17, 1746 - Mayes, Todd, Smith

Since our last, we have an Account of the Arrival of the Ship Byrd, Capt. Mayes, in Rappahanock, in about 8 Weeks from Glasgow; which brings an Account, That on the 17th of January, there was a smart Skirmish … between the King’s Forces … and the main Body of the Rebels … the Rebels have … fled precipitately towards the Highlands, leaving Stirling, and the Country thereabouts, in Possession of the King’s Forces. On the 31st of January, the Duke of Cumberland arrived at Edinburgh … 6000 Hessians are hourly expected to land in Scotland, there is no doubt but such Measures will be taken, as will effectually put a Stop to the unnatural Rebellion, and restore Peace to His Majesty’s Dominions again.

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Last Saturday the Business of the Session of the General Assembly of this Colony, being brought on a conclusion, his Honour the Governor was pleased to send for Mr. Speaker, and the House of Burgesses into the Council Chamber, and gave his Assent to the following Acts: …

29. An Act, to dock the Intail of certain Lands in the County of Gloucester, late the Estate of Thomas Todd, and vesting the same in Trustees, to be sold; and the Money arising therefrom to be laid out in Slaves, to be settled to the same Uses.

30. An Act, to dock the Intail of certain Lands in the County of Gloucester, late the Estate of John Smith, and vesting the same in Trustees, to be sold; and the Money arising therefrom, to be laid out in Slaves, to be settled to the same Uses.

April 10, 1746 - Merriwether

The Ship Lilly, Capt. Merriwether, arrived this Day in York River, in 23 Weeks from Bristol, and 10 from Milford Haven: But has brought no News later than we have already receiv’d

(Editor's note: The Bristol Channel is a major inlet in the island of Great Britain, separating South Wales from Devon and Somerset in South West England, and extending from the lower estuary of the River Severn to the North Atlantic Ocean. Milford Haven Waterway is a natural harbour at the western end of the Channel in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. The Haven is a ria or drowned valley flooded at the end of the last Ice Age, formed by the Pembroke River and the Daugleddau estuary. During the age of sail, trans-Atlantic shipping could be stalled at Milford Haven by unfavorable winds.)

April 3, 1746 - Lee, Huggins

Since our last, the Ship Christian, Capt. Lee, is arriv’d in Rappahanock, from London: by whom we have English Prints to the 18th of January; which contain the following material … Dantzick … Hambourg … Dresden … Frankfort … Rotterdam … Cork

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Ran away last June, from the Subscriber, in Glocester County, a short, well-set Negroe Fellow, named Pompey: He is about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, talks good English, and is of a yellow Complexion: Had on when he went away, a Cotton Waistcoat, dy’d yellow, a striped Virginia-Cloth Jacket and Breeches, a Virginia Cotton Shirt, an old Pair of Shoes and Stockings; but I am since informed he has changed his Apparel.

Whoever secures the said Negroe, so that I many have him again, shall have Two Pistoles Reward, besides what the Law allows, paid by

William Huggins.

January 23, 1746 - Malbone, James, Orr, Walker, Churchman

SINCE our last, the Ship Mermain, Capt. Malbone, and the Brig. Industry, Capt. James, arriv’d in Norfolk from London: The Ship May, Capt. Orr, in James River, from Glasgow: Also the Ship Prat, Capt. Walker; and the Ship Gooch, Capt. Churchman, in York River, from Bristol: But as they have all had long Passages, they bring little News more than we had before. . . The two Bristol Ships, above mention’d, about 100 Leagues off our Capes, spoke with His Majesty’s Ships Torrington and Dover, with 8 Transport Ships under their Convoy, having on Board 3 Regiments of Soldiers, and their Officers, from Gibralter, bound for Cape Breton: This Week one of the said Transport Ships, put into Hampton Road, having parted from the rest; which we hear intended to put into New-York, it being judg’d improper to attempt getting into Cape Breton in the middle of Winter, when they are generally frozen up.

1746 - Events from Around the World

January 8 – In the final battles of the Jacobite Rising, Bonnie Prince Charlie occupies Stirling. On January 17 at the Battle of Falkirk, British Government forces are defeated by Jacobite forces. On April 16, the Battle of Culloden brings an end to the Jacobite Rising. On August 1, the wearing of the kilt is banned in Scotland by the Dress Act. On August 18 – Two of the four rebellious Scottish lords, Earl of Kilmarnock and Lord Balmeniro, are beheaded in the Tower. On September 20, Bonnie Prince Charlie flees to the Isle of Skye.

October 22 - The College of New Jersey (Princeton University) is chartered.

October 28 – An earthquake demolishes Lima and Callao, Peru.

In 1746, Governor Gabriel Johnston of the Royal Colony of North Carolina moves to the province's largest and most prosperous city of New Bern, which replaces Edenton as the capital of North Carolina.

December 19, 1745 - Glass, Bradley, Matthews, Aiselby, Twentyman, Robinson, Wilcox

Ran away on Monday was Se’nnight from the Subscriber, at York Town, a Convict Servant Man, nam’d George Glass, aged about 30 Years, of a middle Stature, with strait brown Hair, and red Eyes. He talks broad West-Country and was transported from Liverpool lately, by the Snow John and Mary, Capt. Bradley, in York River. He had several Sorts of Wearing Apparel, some of which he stole, particularly a whitish Broad-cloth Coat, and a Pair of Blue Breeches. Whoever takes up and conveys the said Servant to me, in York Town, shall be rewarded according to Law, by me.

Patrick Matthews.

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Last Tuesday arriv’d in Hampton Road, the Ship Duke of Cumberland, Capt. Aiselby, in 6 Weeks from Bristol: And the same Day arriv’d in York River, the Monmouth, Capt. Twentyman, in 6 Weeks from Liverpool. By whom we have the printed Papers to the 24th of October; from which we collect as much of the most material News as we have Room for now, and purpose in our next to give more full and particular Accounts. Besides the Intelligences contained in those Papers, we are told the disagreeable News, That the Ship Expedition, Capt. Robert Robinson, from York River: and the Ship Restoration, Capt. John Wilcox, from James River, both loaden with Tobacco, for London, are taken and carried into France ...

Edinburgh is still in the Hands of the Rebels, the Castle still holds out, and ‘tis morally impossible they should take it without Treachery ...

(Editor's note: see April 19, 1745 World Events about the Jacobite Rising.)

December 5, 1745 - Seamus, Scarburgh

Last Monday a large Grampus, or young Whale, was taken and kill’d, in York River, near York Town.

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THERE was brought in the Ship commanded by Capt. Samuel Seamus, in Rappahanock, in September last, from London, a Packet of Papers directed, For Col. Edmund Scarburgh, in Accomack County, on the Eastern Shore, Virginia, which is not yet come to the Hands of the said Col. Scarburgh: And as the said Packet is of Consequence to him, he requests the Favour of any Person that has it, or know where it is, to contrive it to Col. Scarburgh in Accomack, or to Mrs. Scarburgh at Queen’s Creek, near Williamsburg, or to the Printer hereof; and the Person that brings it, or gives Notice where it is, shall have 7 s. 6 d. Reward.

November 21, 1745 - Kelsick, Thompson, Boher

By Capt. Kelsick, who is arriv’d in Rappahanock, from Whitehaven, we have Advice, That the Grand Duke of Tuscany is elected Emperor of Germany; and that there were great Rejoicings in many Parts of England, on that Occasion. Capt. Kelsick also says, the Dutch Forces, which were order’d over to England, were arriv’d, before he came away.

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TO be Sold, for ready Money, or Six Months Credit, a Plantation, lying on Pagan-Creek, in Isle of Wight County, containing 300 Acres of good Land, well situated, and is very convenient for Trade. Inquire of Capt. John Thompson, in Glocester, or Mr. Joseph Boher, at the Indian Queen, in the Isle of Wight.

November 7, 1745 - Dingley, Randolph, Spencer, Tenant, Allan, Glover, Ludlow, Crawford, Foot, Ebswertby

Enter’d in York River.
September 18. Ship New Hatley, of London, James Dingley, from London, with European Goods.
September 31. Ship Charles, of London, Edward Randolph, from London, with European Goods, and 1 Passenger.
September 31. Ship Success, of Ramsgate, Thomas Spencer, from London, with 2328 Bushels of Salt.
October 10. Schooner Sarah, of Virginia, Samuel Tenant, from Barbados, with 43 Hhds. 37 Tierces, and 20 Barrels of Rum, 23 Barrels of Sugar, 2 Hhds. of Melasses, and 4 Negroes.
October 27. Sloop Dolphin, of Virginia, Anthony Allan, from Maryland, with 24 Pipes of Madeira-Wnine, and 12 Hhds. of Rum.

Clear’d Outwards.
September 18 . Sloop Dolphin, of Virginia, Anthony Allan, for Maryland, with 25 Pipes of Madeira Wine, and 12 Hhds. of Rum.
September 23. Ship Bladen, of London, Thomas Glover, for London, with 302 Hhds. of Tobacco, 24 Tons of Iron, 4500 Staves, 2000 Pounds of Sasafras Root, and 165 Gallons of Rum.
October 1. Ship Duke of Argyle, of Bristol, Joseph Ludlow, for Bristol, with 511 Hhds. of Tobacco, 7358 Staves, a Hhds. of Deer-skins, and 75 Gallons of Rum.
October 7. Ship Buchanan, of London, Hugh Crawford, for London, with 643 Hhds. of Tobacco, 45 Tons of Iron, 5000 Staves, 5 Dozen of Oars, 3000 Feet of Plank, 365 Gallons of Rum, and 25 Elephants Teeth and Screvilloes.
October 8. Ship Dragon, of London, Malachi Foot, for London, with 440 Hhds. of Tobacco, 35 Tons of Iron, 7000 Staves, 50 Oars, 85 Undrest Deer-skins, and 300 Gallons of Rum.
October 19. Brig. Ranger, of Bristol, Thomas Ebswertby, for Bristol, with 205 Hhds. of Tobacco, 1100 Staves, 30 Elephants Teeth, 12 lb. Bees-Wax, 223 Gallons Rum.

October 31, 1745 - Amis, Tennant, Perrin, Moody

TO be Sold, 444 Acres of very good Land, lying in Glocester County, about a Mile from Old Dragon Bridge, with a very good Dwelling-house, Orchard, and other convenient Out-houses. Any Person inclinable to purchase, may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber, living on the Premises.

James Amis.

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THE Schooner Sarah, Samuel Tennant, Master, being well found, and a prime Sailer, belonging to Capt. John Perrin, and now lying in Sarah’s Creek, York River, will be ready to sail in about 3 Weeks, for Madeira: Any Gentleman that have Occasion of Freight, are desir’d to be speedy in their Orders: And those Gentlemen that want Freight for Wine from Madeira, are desir’d to send their Letters or Orders, to Capt. Perrin, in Glocester, Mr. Ishmail Moody at York, or the Printer of this Paper.

October 24, 1745 - Crawford

By the Ship George, Capt. Jordan Crawford, who is arriv’d in Rappahanock, in 6 Weeks from Glasgow, we have the Edinburgh Evening Courant, of the 22d, and 27th of August; which contain the following important News … Copenhagen … The Christianburg, a Ship belonging to the Asiatick Company of Denmark, arrived here Yesterday Morning from Canton, and the Officers report that our Cruizers in the East-Indies have lately made several very rich Captures upon the French …

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THE Inspectors at Poropotank Warehouse, in Glocester County, having been put to great Trouble and Inconvenience, by trading the Inspection-money for Tobacco; hereby give Notice, That they will not, for the future, deliver out any Tobacco until the Inspection-money is paid. And those who have not yet paid their Inspection-money, are desired to do it as soon as possible.

October 10, 1745 - Hamilton, Philpot, Booth

THE Ship York, Capt. Hamilton, now lying in York River, opposite to York Town, being charter’d by Messrs. Philpot, and Comp. Merchants in London, and by Charter-party is to be only 90 Days in the County, is ready to take in Tobacco. I therefore beg (in Behalf of the said Mr. Philpot and Comp.) that the Friends of those Gentlemen, who are willing to put their Tobacco on board the said Ship, would be pleas’d to give her what Dispatch they possibly can; and if any Person will ship on board her, and doth not chuse to consign to the Owners, they may have Liberty of Consignment. She is a fine large Ship, and every Way qualified, both as to Men and Guns, to carry her Cargoe fine. I shall attend to most of the neighbouring Courts, that my Business will admit of, where I shall be glad to receive such Orders for Tobacco as I may meet with; but in case I should not be at such Courts as Gentlemen may expect, if they will be pleas’d to send their Orders to Mordecai Booth, in York Town, or to the Captain, on board the said Ship, they will oblige, Their most humble Servant,

John Booth.

September 26, 1745 - Page

THE Lands which I was enabled to sell and disposs of, to raise Money for the Payment of my Fathers Debts, and Performance of his Will, by an Act passed at the last Assembly, will be expos’d to Sale at public Auction, in the City of Williamsburg, on Wednesday the thirteenth of October.

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