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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-04-14
Valuable Property.
The subscriber offers for sale, that valuable I'm.
improved
Lot Of Ground,

Situate on the main street in the city Of Richmond,
containing about sixty six feet in front and running
one hundred feet back, on the cross s,reetleadIng
to tie basin Of the canal, Immediately opposite
the corner stores now in the occupancy Ut Messrs
Picket, Pollard and Johnsion, and thsl of MIR.
Charles Spencer. The numerous advantages at
tending this property needs no comment, its sta.
alton reng in the centre of business renders it an
Object Tor pubic or private employment, and is
perhaps the most eligible in this city for either
Any person desirous Of purchasing will be treat.
ed with privately on application at any time be
tween this and the Grst day Of May nest, and f.
not sold previous to that day, the same will be OF
ferei for sale AZ public auction. on tic fh Gay of
that month, and the terms thereof made known.
JOHN M'ENERY.
Feb. 18th, 1904.
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edmond, January 81, 1904.

- TICKETS to be had OF II Robert Pollard,
Doe. John Btockenbrough, ir. VIM Price, Greg }
Samuel Peasants, jr. and William Pgchaid.
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$4,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 10000
N. q. Prizes snbjeel to deduction of Is per
ceut.
This lottery has been authorized ny the Legis-
lature OF Virginia, for the landab!e purpose Of e
retting seminary OF learning in or near the me.
tropois of this state. With this view it is con-
templatedto raise % o90 dollars, and 3 500 dollars
in addition, for defrayIng the expenses ertcndant
on drawing the lottery. Citizens Of the FIRST
speslabiliiy have been seIeCed as trustees, and
they have pledged themselves 10 use thsir utmost
exertiona 70 carry IL into effect The scheme has
the advantage Of giving 70 each advei.urer, a
Chance for some very large prizes, whilst the pro-
portion of prizes to bian"s, is great rs invite
SIC friends Of me ia'ended institution 20 par,ake
IN the lottery, with very little risk Of rheir becom
iug losers. The treasurer OF the sl;c is 10 bc ap-
pointed 70 receive the money faT tie tickets a.
they are sold, and TO pay the amount Of the pri.
zes 10 the fortunate adveniurers. x is believed
that the above considerations will induce rapid
sale Of tickets, and the drawing viii commence as
soon as sufficient number shall be sold 10 aG,ho-
riae (which it is believed will De on the second
Monday in December next.
| Richmond, January 81, 1904.
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= HE public are hereby Informed, that the sub
: scriber is prepared with an excellent seine,
which will be employed the whole of this season,
1t the well known SHAD & HERRING FISH.
cry at Varina. twelve miles below Richmond
Tbs road that leads to this fishery is palmer and
better, than the road leading to any other fishery
on James river below this city. His prices for
h'h viii be as follow Thirty.three shings and
four renee per hundred fer shad, or six pence
peace for smaller quantity. For herrings, TWEEN
tyshillings per thousand. lie viii keep a regular
supply Of salt and barrels FOR the accommodation
Of those that may be disposed 10 purchase fish by
the quantity. rtf7
MOSES BATES.
Henrico, March 20, 1884.
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LORENZO Dow. wishes

without delay, to inform the public, that through
the misunderstanding of his friends, his appoint.
me-1s5 as published in the Virginia Argus, clash
Win anoJhcr course Published by his direction.
He therefore gives notice, that lie viii follow the
rout appointed BY the Argus till he comes to
Richmond-But from Richmond he intends TO
make his way to Norfolk, and from Norfolk 90
Alexandria agyeeah,y to tie appointments made
by DIR Hal! and The other Methodist preache RS of
those parts. IF March D, 1904.
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BY Authority.
Scheme Of a Lottery.
To BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CRY or
RICHMOND.

Prize-!ass drawn ticket, having
blank TO its number, 20,(
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By tbe Governor Of tbe Commonwealth Of r;ysinia,
A PROCLAMATION.

Ss7 HSREAS /, is represented to the Execu-
~ tive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert
Person, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen
Demmory, confined for murder in the second de.
gree, have (the two former Cor the second time)
escaped from the peuitentiary. Ihave therefore
thought fit, with the advice of the council of state
TO issue this proclamation, hereby offering re.
ward OF one hundred dollars for each of the con-
vitis so escaped to any person or persons who
shall apprehend and convey them either ofthem
70 the penitentary. And do moreover require
all officers civil and military, and exhort the good
people of the commonwealth to use their best en-
dcavors TO spprehend and convey TO the peniten-
tiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert
Person and Cullen Demmory.
Given under my hand with the seal of the COM
! L. 5. monwcalth annexed At Richmond, this 31st
day of March, 1904.
Signe!, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at
the dis,ria court ut Washington, May 1902 born
in the county of Charlotte, feet IL inches high.
u years old. fair complexion, dark hair and blue
eyes, has a bad countenance, and when sE}bken to
canrotlooll YOU i'll the face.
Robert Person, convicted of the same offence
ut the disrie court of the Sweet Springs, October
1902 born IN the county of Boteonrt, feet high,
% years old, fair complexion, dark HAIR and blue
eyes, very thin visage, and has down look /; also
has the appearance of bad health.
Cullen Demmory. dark mulatto. convicted of
murder in the second degree, at the distri8 court
of Suffolk. May, 1891 born in the county of
Southampton, 5 feet - inches high, ~ years
old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin WIS.,
age.
Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from
the pen'tentiary the 10Th Of April last and were
reta'oh in the counties of Botetourt & Washing.
ton aud were both tried for escaping and Sent en-.
eel to two years additional confinement; the
J FORMER by the district court Of Wasi, agton in
Sept last, and the latter hy the dstrie court held
et the S'veer Springs IN Oa. following.
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BURR MILESTONE
AEgNUFEC7pRY

Niy9N F.G|[Rtf.
THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his
thanhs 10 his former patrons, and Informing the
public IN general. that he has (by dcs,re Of his
friends) re-coIn,nsncct the NThEUFRCrUR-
INC of BURR mTLI.-STOEES and having
IN nished himself with supply of the best ma,
tsrals, and having had sixteen years Speriencc
IN the business, IN baltimore. Petersburg and
Richmond, hopes 10 he able to give satisfaction
20 his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good IS a
ny in the United States.
Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM Pm
HocK, Norfolk; Capt WILLIAM CKAMBEas,
Siauntoni kir WlLLIAH HAY, Wythe couHty,
Or Mr.. RosEar GoopG, Petersburg, shallbe du.
ly attended 20, sid country produce received in
payment. n Inc customary prices.
eT- TWO APPRENTICES will be taken
to the above business and short time required.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON.
Richmond, Jan. 1Oth, 1855. (tf)
NIB. FOR SALE. PLHLSTER oy PARES,
in stone or ground, for ,he improvement oflsnj
with directions FOR ths use thereof
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SAINTS. ir. Richmond. cd
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Fairfield Races.

I'M Monday the goth of next month, will hc
~ run Tor over the Fairfield courfe, fweep.
take tor coils four years old. two mile heats Five
colts are entered at 900 dolls each, and the fu5-
icsiPHon si"ied weights sgrecably to the rules
of the Jockey Club.
On the fame day the " Fairfield Jockey Club
CUP will he run for, two mile heats, Tree for
all ages: The hor!es TO be bona .fde the property
OF members of the club.
On ireiday the fri Jay of May, the Jockey
Ciuh Furic OF 400 dolls will be run Tor, four mile
heats.
On Wednesday, the Purfe of the proprietor of
the eourte' three mile heats-weights as follow:
Aged horfes, l33 lbs % years old 1913 lbs--s
years old, lib lbs years old. los lbs--3 years
old, W ib'-Misres and gcldngs allowed lbs
Inc treaiafcr takes this opportunity of remind
ins Delinquent, members, of the neeeli,y OF for
warding the amount OF their fubfcrip,ions prcvi-
Gully 20 the eurlmencement OF che races.
March 2sd, 1204. tr
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Il Number of Lots,

Intersetted by commod;ous streets, crossing at
right angles, running due North and South, by
East and West, agreeably to a plan deposited ar
Mr.. Samuel Pleasants' Office.
This land lies upon the margin of lanes river.
and adjacent to that part of Richmond called
Rockets
The advantages Of this property will present
theinselvesto any person who will view IT, The
channel runs very nsar the bank & that so high as
to be entirely safe from freshes. Valuable ware.
houses are already ereGlcd near this SPOT. and
there caa be no doubt that the rapid increase Of
population and commerce of Richmond will rem.
der It desirable, both as place Of residence, and
OF business.
iiis known that the canal which has been accom-.
phshedat aconSiderableexpcnse and must shortly
he communicated with tide water, & the irnprove
nents for land carriage, afford The means of CON-
veyinSto tiis place the produt ons of an extensive
4 fertile country heretofore Carried TO the northern
markets Tor want of these facilities; and if pyo.
per'y managed, must make it the important point
OF junction betwixt The Eastern and Western peo.
pie, as well depot as market for produce, coal
and foreign merchandise.
The legislature have latey incorporated 4 com.
Rany tor deepening the channel Of the river. so AZ
TO bring ships of 800 tone burthen, 70 Rockers.
And have also established bank on extensive prin
oipies' which must greatly increase commercial
enterprise.
These important considerations con,ribut, 70
render the property offered for sale an obieet
OF attention to the Landlord, Merchant and Me.
chanic.
The terms of sale will be one fourth for an.
proved notes. in 60 days. the residue on bond paw
able ihe Let Jan. next, to carry interest if no, paid
punttually, and no title made until the bond Shall
be discharged. A discount of per cent on the last
payment, viii be allowed for ready money.
WIZ. MAYO.
Powhatan, Feb 24Ih, 1907.
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Said tiikiuson is about "a years Of age, rtspa'd,
of six feet big5 and large in Proportion, bas dark
red hair. zpbic5 Be Commonly Keeps aeI t5oysb it is
nor ve'y Tong, aEdba' some Jew feekies in BIS tIee
be z9aS ciabeEn blue y0andabout Il 5!ue siutout.
nearl netG sApef panfa,oons q olive ceI~el veluet
fancv coy and thin sumuIer Spaistcoa., bat nor
bWticuld,iy Yec0L!ectef.
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Dec. 80.
Ehy Dollars Reward,

FOR experimenting two black men who hare
difappeared from M'Calps Nail Mandatory m
Alexandra, one named CHARLES aad the other
HARRY, both blaokfnitts4 Charles is .aboutso
years old, common fixed man, we'll made, not
very dark complexion, nor good countenance.
Harry is one or TWO years older, nearly the fans
fze, complexion and a'down lock, bad .countc-
nance, impeachment in his ipeeeh, and Goops
little in his walk. They arc brothers and both
write tolerable good hand. and will no doubr
have pailes. Their cloathing believe rot good,
nor can delcribe il, as their utual working
cloaths are left behind.
Ten Dollars will be given for them, il taken
in Alexandria and brought home, or Twenty
Five for either, if taken at further difance,
and lccured in jailfethat1 ger them.
Vim. Stewart, Jun.
N. B. All matters Of v.feIs ana others are
cautioned sgaiDa taking away or haE5olring the
above Negroes.
Dec. 20 d
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Wantedto Purchaie or Hire,
A NEGRO WOMAN from 10 to 81 years
Of age, capable of wafhipg and ironing, and who
an be well recommended. Apply to re Printer.
Dec. III co
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For Sale or Rent.
Ihuty Dollars Reward.

Runaway from rhe subscriber on the 10Th
Of October last, a negro nan slave named
B O B,
about 90 years of age, five feet nine inches high
straight llmbed and we'll formed said slave hath
an impeachment in his speech which prevents his,
readily replying to question. He commonly
wears earrings. He took with him a variety Of
good cloathing, description Of which is unneecs-
ssry, as it is probable he has changed them. He
has been frequently seen about town since he alb
seconded, and in all probability is now secreted by
his mother. Winney Brown, formerly the slave
Of Mr.. JcHN Muir, late Of this town, but now
said to be free. The above reward will be paid
tor securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, md
a further reward of TEN COLLARS for the dis
coveTy of those who have been accessory to his
eoncealnlent.
Captains Of vessels, &c. are forwarned at
their peril, not TO take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMESON.
Nov. E. d
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l3ubItr ueom.
On TUESDAY.

u
). : ,,elcrk, aUal be iosi at The Vraaa< Stare,
: Ramin hogihcads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bis. :.
Whikey sad Apple Brandy IN bio.
spcar in hhds. ticrces and bis.
cotI.. in ,icrces and bags,
White and brown Soap in boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles
Raifins in kegs, boxes and JaE''
Figs in kegs and trails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
4 variety Of DRY GOODS,
Among whichare
Cloths, Coatlngs,
Kcricymercs, Dufils,
Plains and Keheys,
Negro Cottcns, Serges,
Elaaicks, blue FREEZES,
CaIimancoes and RuGels,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Iriih Linens, Sleha do.
Ofhaburgs and Ticklcnburg:,
Mullins and Muffin Hand'fs,
India Mullins and Table Cloths
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Coloured Threads, Hats,
And fundry other Articles.
PIG. MARSTELLER.
January q
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THIRD NOTICE.
In the Case Of JAMES SMITH, Baakrntt.
WHEREAS

Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon tie
aa Of Congress passed on the 18th day Of April,
1900, entitled " An att TO establish an t'niform
system Of Rankruptcy throughout the United
States hath been awarded and issued forth a.
gainst lanes Smith, of Danfiies, in The state OF
Virginia, Merchant, and H. having been decar-
ed a Bankrup'e--he is hereby required 70 surrender
himself TO TIE Commissioners, in the said Com.
mission named, or a major part Of them, on Fri-
day the 9th, aud Saturday the r7.h days CT this
present month, December, and Monday, the N
day Of January next, al loso'clock in the fore.
noon on each day, at the Commissioners Office,
lthe house of Benjamin Partel in tie town Of
fredericksburg land make full disclosure of
his estate and efse Cts wien ard where his Gre.
ditors may attend TO grove their debts at tic
second meeting 10 chuse assignees; ard at tie
last sitting, the said Banksupt is required to
finish bis examination.
All persons Indebted to the said Bankrupt, Or
who have any Of his Effects are not to pay or de-
liver the same, but TO whom the Commissioners
shall dlrea. BENJAMIN PARKE,
Secretary to the Commissioners.
Commissioners Office,
fredericksburg Dc !, rSos.5
o. (1jI g2Dep or CLeU5l linen
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Three Cents Reuard.
NOTICE.

WAS left in the Coulritoufe, fame lime in
Augua lat, aHgbt coleured UMBRELLA; ar
the lait court SWORD in a cane, with gilr
head. The owners by applying to the fuhfuiber
and paying the colt Of this advertisement, may
have them again.
James Campbell.
Dec 70. eo3t.
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This Is to gre Notice,

That the fubfcriber hath obtained
from the Orphans Court of the county Of Alex
andria, in the Difra Of Columbia, Letters Of
Administration on the perfonal property Of Mar
gayef L04u, late Of Alexandria, deceafed: all per
lons having claims againf the faid deceaied are
hereby warned to exhibif theiame, with vouchers
thereof, to the fubfefiber at OF before the I4th
day of June next they may otherwife by law be
excluded from all benefit ofthe faid efate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Dec.
1909.
Thomas Vowel, Jun.
Administrator.
N. B. All petfons indebted TO the faid eaate.
will pltafe make inInedia'c.payment to the ad !.
niniarator.
DEC. 40. iavof
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aale5 bp auatOa.
On WEDNESDAY.

On WEDNESDAY,
no a'elcek, sy;H be Joldattbe gts4pe Store, III.
eorner of King and Uuion fttets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels,
Whikey in barrels,
Apple Brandy in barrels,
Gin in calSs
Vino in pipes and quatter caG<ss
Mola!ies in hhas.
Sugar in hhds. and barrels,
White and brown Soap in boxes,
Coffee in caiks and bags,
Raiins in kegs and boxes,
Queens Ware, aad
ALSO,
Av1rasty Of DRY GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE
Broad Cloths, Irilh Linens,
Cafimeres, Calieoes,
Kerfeys, Threads,
Coatings, Chintzcs,
fialsthicks, Betlticks,
Fcarnaughs, Oznahurgs,
Blankets, Sewing Silks,
Planes, Muffin and M1lin
Negro Cottons, Handksrchisfs,
Worried and Other India Co.tons, &c
Stoekiset &C.
7'H0S. FATTEN, AaaiossSr.
Isnu2ry z.
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PARIS. August 10.


Travellers from Boulogne say, thafnt
first division of the troops th4re IS alrrt4'
embarked. No person can be absent ten
his corps an Instant. All the troops have
orders 10 be ready to embark in p hoaS'
Since the Emperor has arrived at 8oa.o5'
four couriers have beer dispatched to d.:
North. It is said, that the Emperor
not leave the coast before the whoee1?'-'
ton has sailed. Tie genera! opinion Is
that it will be Immediately undertaken
It's said, that General Caliocoort "o
took the Duke Of Enghein, az EuenG'~'
died suddenly at Pouiogne. :,
The troops on the coast are reS'4
eighteen hours IN the twenty.toar l'',.
ANS: and the Ee1peror often comn'a'
them in person, for SIX or eight hours 9,
gether. Those on board the AoaI! @'
na1vre from four o'cIocb in the ni1Tn"5"
eight O'Clock in the evening. ~
Thefo!lowing particulars are to Dc "" ~.
t. what we have heard CT the EhgSo l'.
bar lment Of fIavre: g Il is 10 th=t&o s"
b ja,s, and eight Other vessels, when S''. y.
oat, carrying 24poundsrs, that we C " ~, y
salvation Of The town. A bomb lei u =.
the house Of Mr.. Ferret, d relative % . W.
Marine Prefect, Foreair, and pehe'',',, ~
through each story Of the ba'ldIng' 2' !,
therebamb made dreadful explosion ;"
house appropriated Tor boarding young
dies, all Of whom was happily aossn'. Jn|
sdIdier also received a dangerous ~0a., ,.s
the head, from the falling Of Tie ''o'J ~
roof of the PRISON, loosened by }o "a ,,.s
During the three hours, the perloa; o rel
the troops patFoi,':;u i:
streets with buckets Of water, "ill''
engines were kept in readiness to PIa ~. %
!" The emigration from HaTre S ,5,p,
great, IN consequence ofthe iatc o '1,r r,.
rnent. and the expectation OF anotHs,
tas1tioh, that the Protect Fortalt' I0o ~ ii.
necessary to prohibit the depa,r,tul' ,,oDy
iphabitants, lest the place should DS 80
deserted by them"
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4ttembt 70 b0is0n Lo"iS ATIIkh.

A long process verbal Of the whole
transaction was received By Monsieur, and
transmitted Immediately by him to the
British government Our readers may de-
pend upon the accuracy of the following a.
bridged statement of the case which is.
signed by the Archbishop of Rheims the
Duke dc Pienne, the Dake D'Havre de
Crov, the Marquis de Bonnay, the Counte
4 la Chapele, The Comte de Damas, Cruise
and the Able Edgewor-h de Feymont.
"On the 22d. July the Baron dc Nellie
vile Equerry tothe Queen Of France dis
closed to the S. Pisnne, the plotas it had
been announced TO lin by a person Of the
name of Couion, a Frenchaan, native 81
LYONS. who after having been in tn s%r-
vice Of tire sail Barn dc Melville, had
married Polish woman and settled a
Warsaw, where he kept billiard table
This man stated, that on the proceeding
Friday, the ;20th two persons came TO bis
billiard room, and made p1any enquiries.
of him relative to the king, a,.d his owe
sit1atlosi thai the following day they re-
turned and made fresh enquiries respect
ing Louis XVIII. They wished the,
saidto know whether hrs Majesty went.
out n-----t,y what number,of n1en hr
was USUALLY accompanied aud whether
his attendants were armed or not? They
tkcn asked Coulon whether he himself was
in debt, and wheiherhe would not BE glad
to find an opportunity to obtain immediate
Iva considerable sum of money.fur parti-
eular service. Being answered in the az
,hrmative, they observed to him that he was
known to the persons belonging to the
household of the king he might easily OBJ
tain admission intothe kitchen and if he
consented to throw unperceived in the boi-
i.r Ga marmits,) q little parcel wiz h
would be given to him, his fortune would
81 made; four hundred Louis d'ors would
be given him in the first intance, and one
hundred more for every Individual of the
royal family who might die in the course of
a tweivemonsh. They added, that he was
not TO trouble himself about his wife for