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The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-07-16
Gull TIV iTION OF HEMP.

CUL ~ hIlON Dt HEMP
AS Hemp is an article much wanted,
and but little attended to in this part of
the country, a Friend has furnished us
'Fitha COPY Of the following observations
and directions respecting it, for pabIica-
zion in the Repository. They were writ
ten by Mr.. Lang, Ropc-maker, Of Red
stone, and published in the Western Te-
!egraphe, four or Ave years ago.-We
hope these observations and directions
Viii receive attention from our farmers.
and that they will find them useful
HEMP, the most profitable article cul-
ITated IN Kentucky, sells there for three
pence per ID. while with US, although for
7years past, hemp, clean and merchanta-
bic, has not sold under sixpence, our
roPe-makcrs frequently advertising a
generous price for it, and this year pay
ing eight cents although 10 article cul-
tlvatcd IS so profitable, no soil nor eli.
mate more suitable for it's culture-still
our infant oPc-manufactorics are starv-
ed by Its scarcity Several thousand
dollars value in cordagc, imported over
rhe mountains and from Kentuckv, the
last year, could and would have been sup
piled by our ropc-makers, if we had du
~ estimated the culture Of hemp. That
drain OF money might have beer prevent
ed and both hemp and cordage would
have become articles Of export, instead
q import ID this country.
But, conceiving that this improy:dence
has arisen only from general lack Of
knowl-dg- # the modern methods of
c0ltivltin5 hemp, Of its extensive use.
superior val1c, and market forit, the fol-
loving directions are respectfully sub
Joined, that re.aons Of information and
experience may b. induced to publish
suitable corr ecions and amendments for
En5h; benefit, and industrious farmers
make experiments for h.ir own advon-
[age Tor this IS 10 cotton climate Aux
frequently fails hemp, though surest,
is neglected. Tie great demand and
high price for liner, ought surely 10 De
40 longer isrcgarIeI.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-07-16

neMp, III 10 Dc hidNulaCturcu INTO EOO1
linen, cordage, lines, and Irvine for fish
cries, SC. good soil, not shady careful
attention to modern methods of season.
able and suitable cultivation; to gather
ing and securingthe seed; and to the cut
ting, rotting, and cleaning the hemp, are
necessary.
The most approved mode Of raising
good seed is to plant in very rich soil,
dixie Indian CORN four or five grains of
seed in each hill; hoe it in the like man.
ner till the male hemp is distinguishable
from the female then cut the female
hemp, leaving the male growing till pro-
Pcrly ripe these will grow remarkably
large, branch and bear seed abundantlv
preserving it from fowls, birds, rats, &c.
requires continual attention and seed
gathered in the fall should be sowed the
ensuing spring. Older seed when sow
ed seldom thrives well, but sometimes
answers to plant for seed hemp.
To raise good hemp, prepare ground
inthc fall, by laying& spreading equally,
well rotted dung or lime upon it, suitable
to It's need ; & plough it down if possible
before winter carly the following spring
cross plough and harrow, so that no clod
larger than mans fist remain; and ga
Their, (or carry off the ground) all the
stones, logs, &c. that might o5struct the
growth and cutting. AS soon as a mode
rate dry bed can be given to the seed, not
later (weather permitting than the first
week in April, SOW ct Least two, and not
exceeding three bushels ofsuch seed, to
an acre, proportional to the richness Of
the soil, and harrow it in carefully q
boat the FIRST of June look for yellow
spots on the stalks, about an inch from
the roots, and leaves near these droppinr
oil and as soon as dust or blossoms AZ
from the crop Of the female hemp. the
whole should be cut Cbcing suAioienllv
ripe y pulling Is now totally coudenn-
cd and one man viii cradle as rouch as
ten can pull in the same day
The cutting is commonly best done
by a short Dutch scythc, and cradle pro-
Portioned to the height of the hemr,
which, when SO cut, is easily laid equal
1t the root end, ready for biadinr.
some now it with a common seville
more hands arc then wanted TO Law the
roots even others reap it with sironq
sharp sickle. When cut and c1uau.d
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-07-16

sou WdtCl, (Or PIaCeS not very liable to
be fooded) by clearing and cleaning the
sides and bottoms, and building tipbt
dams across, OF stones and clay or any
suitable materials, in size or number
proportional to the quantity of hemp
intended for that operation, and so plan.
ned that the running water may be turn
ed from the pond at pleasure.
When the hemp is to be put into the
pond, some wheat or oat straw should
be laid first in the bottom, under the
hemp, and at the sides, to keep the
hemp from the earth, and overt the hemp,
to keep 1t as clean as possible and
something weighty should be laid over
the whole, sufficient to keep all under
| the water; then Let the water fill the pond.
and cover the whole until it runs over
the dam. In three days, and usually no.
exceeding six, (weather and water suit
lng) the cores or sllives will be suffici-
emily rottcd; bat this, after the first three
days, is known by taking a sheaf eacl,
morning, drying and breaking it; and
must rest principally on the Judgment
" the experienced farmer.
he hemp is better if somewhat too
much rather than too little rotted thus
1t breaks and cleans easily; otherwise it
IS dlthcult to clean: if too much rotted,
| keeping III stack or house, one year or
more, will restore its proper strength.
When rotted, take the sheaves out of
the pond, drawing the bands Of each to-
wards the top; set it upright on its root
end, spread circularly wide, on any field
adjoining the pond. Let women and
children attend and keep these sheavcs
upright and open; in two days they viii
become dry: to complete this, turn the
sheavcs inside ont, and set them up a.
gam n the same manner as before the
third day VIII perfect the drying, SO that
the shcave5 may be finally bound up,
ready, tcr stacking, housing, or break.
ing and cleaning.
As yet, there are no mills in this coun-
try suitable for breaking and cleaning
tn hemp advert, therefore, to modes
OF cleaning hitherto practiscd with hemp
and flax. Some use two breaks, a coarse
and a fine others use one break only,
but that made long, wide and coarse at
'he hinge end, and tapcring to the upper
END, TIL 1t - as fine or as close as fine
!.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
r. ELDR1Dcr. y. D. c.
VTRGTNTE

1T Suherior Court Of Chancery, holden
az tie Cuftitot IN the Cify Of Richmond,
The 11ti dan Of March, 1907.
William Duguid and Lucy his wife, john
NJ. Walker, admir-. with the VIII an
nexed of John Christian, deceased, and
Joyce Christian widow of the said John
Christian and Jane Patteson, pits.
AGAINST
Elizabeth Patteson, cXecutriX, and Mar
tina Patteson, Elizabeth MReynolds,
Che. les Paterson, Peggy Patteson, Poi :
ly Patteson, Peter Patteson, Jenny Pat
teson, Henry Patteson, Amy Pate
son and Patteson, and Charles
Bacon son and heir Of Nancy Bacon,
late Nancy Paterson, children and /,
heirs at law of Charles Pattcson, de-
ceased, John Patteson and Peter Pat
teson, defts.
HIS suit abates as to the defendants
4 John Patteson and Peter Patteson by
their deaths, and on motion of the plaintiffs
by counsel, scire facias's to revive against
George Christian executor of the said Pc
ter Patteson, deceased. and the aforenam-
ed representatives of Charles Pattesen, de-
ceased, except his widow, as devisees OF
the said Peter Patteson, deceased, and a.
gaihst Mary Anne Patteson, widow of the
/ said John Pattcson, deceased, Charles Phi
| lips and Molly his wife, Lewis Dawson and
! Lucy his wife, Samuel p. Christian and
! Nancy his wife, Samuel Patteson and John
| Patteson, infants, by John p. Christian now
| assigned their guardian, heirs of the said
! John Patteson, deceased, are awarded re-
I turnable here, &C.; and the said defend
! ants Elizabeth Patteson executrix, and
! Martha Patteson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds
Charles Patteson, Peggy Pattescn, Polly
! Patteson, Peter Patteson, Jenny Patteson
Henry Patteson, Fanny Patteson,
Pattcson, and Charles Bacon, heirs Of the
! said Charles Patteson, deceased and devi.
sees Of the said Peter Pattcson, deceased
not having entered their appearance ana
given security according to the act Of as
sembly and the rules of this court, and il
appearing to the satisfaction of the court
that they are not inhabitants of this coun.
try On motion of the plaintiffs by coun.
sci, II is ordered, that the saiddefendant'
do appear here on the seventeenth day o
the next term and answer the bill Of the
plaintiffs and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in the City of Richmond for tive
months successfully, and posted on the from
door Of the capitol in the said city.
A copy, Teste,
PETER TINSIEY, G.. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
MEcxLESSURc CoyNTr, JAFUARr cOvRT
1907

tSOl.
Richard Russell Feolfee of Henry Wall1
and Alice his wife, of John Seagall
and Susanna his wife, OF John Dupree
and Nancy his wife, of Sally House
and of Mcrr'iott House and Polly his
wife (Which said Alice, Susanna,
Nancy, Sally and Polly are daugh-
tiers of Jacob Short, decd. also by
Lucy Coleman Short an infant under
the age of twenty years who sues G
by John Sims her guardian, which | !.
said Lucy Coleman Short is another
daughter of said Jacob Short, de-
ceased, petitioners
against :,
Freeman Short and Laban Short sons
of Jacob Short, decd. James Bing ? :
and Patsy his wife, Battey Short, L =
saac Short, Benjamin Short, John :
Short, Thomas Short. Freeman Short / =
William Short and Sally Short chill \
dren of John Short, decd. who was , =
one of the children of the said ia c
cob Short, decd Asea Carrill and /, ;,
Dennis Carrill children of Caty Car
rill, deed. late wife of John Carrill,
which said Caty Carrill was daugh-
ter of the said John Short, deed. who
as aforesaid was one of the children
of Jacob Short, decd. also George
Fiuch who us it is said claims under
the said first mentioned Freeman
Short, defts
Ror the sale of tract of land of one hun
drcd and one acres and half acre, o.
which the said Jacob Short died seized il
fee simple intestate, lying and being j,
the county of Mcchlenburg, to be sold
and the money arising from the .saIt
thereof be divided according TO law.
TIE defts. Isaac Short, Thomas Shor
and Freeman Short son of John Short
not having catered rheir appearance anC
given security according to the act of as
sembly aud the rules of this court, and it ap
pearing to the satisfaction OF the court tina
they are not inhabitants of this common
wealth On the motion of the petitioner
by their counsel, II as ordered, that tn.
said defts. do appear here on the secont
Monday III May next and answer the pc
tition of the petitioners and that a cop,
Of this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper in Richmond or Petersburg fo
two months successfully, and posted at tn,
front door Of the courthouse of this county
A copy, Teste,
III. BHSEEPyILL. elk. ct.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
VIRGINIA, TO WIZ:

ut Chancery District Court, held az
former Cahitot, tn tie city Of JTIiiiamS-
burg, TIE 25th day qf October, 1906.
Robert Clark Jacob, William Hathaway
and Molly his wife, late the widow of
Robert Currell, deceased, and Eliza
beth Currell, daughter of the said Ro-
bert Currell, deceased, plaintiffs. ,
against Z
Elisha Hall, Richard Hall, and Mary
his wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child Of
the said Richard and Mary, and Peter
Conway, defendants.
TINE defendant Peter Conway, not hav-
l. ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the act Of assembly
and the rules Of this court, and it appearing
to the satisfaction of the court thar he is not
an inhabtant of this country Or the mo-
ton of the pits. by their counsel, IL is or
dered, that the said defendant do appear
here on the first day of the next term and
answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper of the city of Richmond
for two months excessively, and posted al
the front door of the former capitol in this
city.
A Copy,
AMY. ROBINSON, G. G.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
VIRGINIA. TO WIT:

.dt Chmcery District Court, held at the
former Cdtifoi, IN the city Of Williams
burg, the 25th day Of October, 1906.
Robert Clark Jacob, and Timothy M'c0
Namara, plaintiffs.
against
Elisha Hall, Richard Hall and Mary his =
wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child Of the
said Richard and Mary, and Peter !,
Conway, defendants. }
THE defendant Peter Conway, not having
entered his appearance and given secu-
rity according to the act Of assembly and
the rules of this court, and 1t appearing to
the satisfaction Of the court that he is not
an inhabtant of this country: On the mo-
ton OF the plaintiffs by their counsel, IL is
ordered, that the said;defendant do ap-
pear here on the first day of the next term
and answer the bill of the pits. and that u
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper of the city CT Richmond
for two months successfully, and posted at
the front door of the former capitol in this
city.
A Copy,
ANTY. ROBINSON, c. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
NOTICE is HEREBY OWEN,
7RAT TIE PRINCIPAL BUILDING OF q,RK
NcW-GldSgow Academy,


New-Gldsgow Academy,
In The county OF Amherst. is now ready FOR the
reception Of Students, ard the trustees have
ls'eiy engaged with Mr JoHN HEXpREW to
superintend ard Direct the studies OF me said in
s,i,ution, in teaching the L,tin and Greek ian.
gu4ges elasticity, and such branches of the Ma.
thematics. Of natural and moral ph1sophy as
ave Usually taught IN Schools upon the most mo-
dcrn and approved plan There is also engag
ed S,ewsro who IS 10 furnish hoard 70 the pro-
feSsors, aud such Of the students as may chu.e
10 live wIh lim, in a neat and comn,diou
house very convenient 70 The academy and sci
apart for hi. purpose The students are to re-
side and lodge ia the academy, so that they will
be under the immediate eye Of the presiden, or
,eacheTs.
The trustees Rltter themselves that from the
qualifications and usual diligence Of Mr. HtN
prEH in the hne &c MS profs ,sion and their own
promised attention 20 he mOsiiy and vistuous
education Of the students, this seminary will
shortly afford such samples cfvuue !Slearr.ug, as
will not dsappont the hope ofth- future welfare
prosperity and usefulness of this infant ins,itu
lion. The fees Of tuition will lie az the rave OF
Ten Dollars per session for each scholar, paya.
bic enc half in advance and the balance at the
close Of The session, and board 90 dollars per
session, payable as aforesaid, and the students 10
! fuTnish ,hei, own washing, and their 6TewOOd.
lodging and candles in the academy with thei
teachers excepting only those who may at pre-
sent Chuse 20 boavd in the neighborhood. Tire
trustees expect shortly to receive collection of
necessary school books for the use and accom-.
mediation Of the students; in the mean line it is
expected they will furnish themselves with such
as they may want and can conveniently procure
/ The FIRST session viii commence on ,he 18Th Of
May next ensuing.
By order Of The board,
S OAKLAND, Clerk
April I0ih. 1857 CIV
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24

CHARLoT7E CoURT, an DTARcH, 1907.
John Harvey, Plaintiff y r.
against Cham
Richard Adams and Charles Ne ee,y.
Kinney, Defts. }
THE defendant Adams not having enter
4 ed his appearance according to the act
Of assembly and the rules of this court, and
it appearing to the satisfaction Of the court
that he is not an inhabitant of this state /:
On the motion Of the plaintiff by his aftor-
ney, II Is ordered, that he appear here on
the first day of June court next and answer
the plaintiffs bill, and rive security to the
satisfaction of the court ior performing the
decree Of the said court, that "A copy Of this
order be inserted in one Of the Virginia pa
zettcs for two months successfully, and
posted at the front door of the courthouse
If the said county.
a copy-Teste,
THOMAS READ, elk
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
HNTY.RoBTNsoN, c. c.
! BUCKINGHAM CoUSYI, JANUARr CsuRT;


the plaintiff, the court viii then proceed
to take the same for confessed as to him,
and decree the matter thereof accordingly !;
and that copy Of this order be forthwith
published in some public newspaper Of the
city of Richmond, for two months success
sivcly, and another copy be posted up az the
front door of the courthouse of this county
A copy, Teste,
Roi.FE ELpRIDGE, Jr. D. c..
BUCKINGHAM CoUNT1-, PERRUARr CoURq'
1907.
Abraham Chandler, COMPLAINANT
Us.
John Clarke and Nancy his wife, late
Nancy Williamson, Doctor Lenton
B,rd and Susanna his wife, late SUI
sauna Williamson, John Grifi;n and
Sally his wife, late Ss,ly Williamson, =
Peterson fheat and Elizabeth his -
wife. late Elizabeth Williamson, Pc =.
ter Williamson, Patsey Williamson, : :.
William Williamson. Polly Will &
amson, and William Williamson son :
of Charles Williamson, decd. who -
was the son of Micaiah Williamson,
decd. which said Nancy. Susanna,
Sally, Elizabeth, Peter, Patsey, Will
liam and Polly, are the children and
legal representatives Of Micajah
Williamson, decd. defendants
GN hearing the compliments bill, and
~ it appearing to the satisfaction OF the
court that the defendants are not inhabit-
ants of this commonwealth IL rs ordered
and decreed, that unless the said defend
ants shall appear here on or before May
term next and answer the bill of the COM
piainant, the same will then be taken for
confessed, end the matter thereof decreed
acc ordingiy; and that a copy of this order
be forthwith published in some newspaper
, ofthe city of Richmond for two months sue
cessively, and another copy be posted at the
front door of the courthouse of this county
] A copy, Teste,
x. ELDRTDGE, Jr. +. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
HNTY. ROBINSON, &C.
BUckIEcRAM CoUNq'T, FsBRUART CoUR9
1GO7


John Wesley Green, Elizabeth Green
and Henry Green an infant, by John
Wesley Green his next friend, chill
drcn and legal representatives of -
Greenberry Green, deceased,
IgainSS comp,ainants, .
Caronhappock Chandler, widow and !, 2
relict of Isaac Chandler, decd. Ag- , :
ness Chandler, Susanna Chandler, ?
Isaac Chandler, Thomas Chandler, r
Patsey Chandler and Caronhappock :!
Chandler, children and legal repre-
sentatives of Isaac Chandler, de-
ceased, defendants.
HN hearing the compiailants' bill, and
- II appearing to the satisfaction of the
court that the defendants are not inhabi-
tants of this commonwealth II is ordered
ana decreed, that unless they do appear
here on or before May term next and an
swer the bin of the complainants, the same
will then be taken for confessed, and the
matter thereof decreed accordingly and
that copy of this order be forthwith pub
{ lished in some newspaper of the city Of
Richmond for two months successfully, and
another copy be posted up at the front
door of the courthouse of this county.
copy, Teste,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
BUcKINCHAM COUNTY, JANVART CoURq,


BUcKINCHAM CoUET1, JANUART CoURT,
1907.
James Walker, plaintiff ! =
U8. =
Thomas Conner s. Thomas Wright, jr 7 8
defendants. \ s
ON the motion of the plaintsF by lis
~ counsel, and it appearing to the salts
faction of the court, that the defendant
Conner is not an inhabitant of this state,
H is ordered anil decreed, that unless he
shall appear here on or before May court
next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff,
the court will then proceed to take the same
for confessed as to him, and decree the mat
ter thereof accordingly; and that a copy
Of this order he forthwith published in some
newspaper of the city of Richmond for two
months successfully, and another copy be
posted at the front door Of the courthouse
OF this county. A copy, Ieste,
r. ELDR1DGE, Jr. D. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24
VIRGINIA. TO WIT:


III Chancery District Court, held at the
former Caflitoi, n, the city Of Williams
burg, the 25fh ciay Of October, 1906.
Robert c. Jacob, Mary Ann Haggamon,0
widow of John Haggamon, deceased,
and Elizabeth, Nancy, Sarah, John and
Mary Haggamon, infant children of
the said John Haggamon, deceased, by !
the said Mary Ann, their mother and |
next friend, plaintiffs. ?
against
Elisha Hall, Richard Hall and Nary his
wife, Elizabeth Hall, only child of the
said Richard aud Mary, and Peter !
Conway, defendants.
THE defendant Peter Conway not having
entered his appearance and given secu-
rity according to the act of assembly and the
rules of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court that he is not an in
habitant of this country On the motion of
the plaintiffs by their counsel, Nis ordered,
that the said defendant do appear here on
the first day of the next term and answer
the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper of the city of Richmond for two
months successfully, and posted at the front
door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy,
ANTY. ROBINSON, {. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-04-24

blank BONDS
Fer sale at this OGee.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-03-24
LhND-FOR S6LE.

4 HI lubierber offers for fale,a Traa of LAND,
\ wing on Tye river, in the county of AmherN
oe''g part OF the eita,co :he h,e col. John Ro(e
containing b. actual furvey 1905 acres Ii is three
mhes dittans from rhe Court-houf-, and twenty miles
from WarminiseS-There from so to 200 acres
oil this tract cleared the refiue ;s heavily tinbersI
with Oak Hickey, Chcfnu,, &c. The foil of the
,ane which is nterio. tonons in it, vicinity is adnra-
bly, adapted tothe culture Of Tobacco, Corn Wheat,
&e-its eontguity to Major Maffey' manufatl uring
Man, viii be a eireumQanee oil great conitsr acnto
aPurchaier-Poieiliou will be given on the fri day
OF the eniung year, with liberty To 70 flr,a grain
t2s next Fall--One third of the purehafe money will
10 required IN hsnd--fo the other payments a libe
raj indulgence viii be gven--The lanI will be
ihewn BY Mr. Alexander D. Rofe or Capt. A. Nor
gan, reiiding 20 ,he aeeiborhood- -Thofe wilhing
TO purehaie may know the sf fa!s by applying
to the iubioribe..
THOMAS FITzHUGH.
Ho S1 Stafford s0an'y,2 ep ms
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-03-24
WILL BE SOLD,
NTsroh II.

On tie byemts, 7ob,ns rsSyve, 10 ne birB,G biht-,
bf7.een Ns5orrI If II and 2 o'sioet, Nondoy HE
sob inf. ne J5Lo,yiag PROPERTf,, m.
ANE two-Gory BPIClH HOUSE, a. by 20 f..
~ do. Jingle do. Wood do. 50 - Is-
-Four do. do. do. do.
All neatly fnleI and calculated for dwelling fea-
ted on handlome well ineofed Lots on Shockr. Hi,
IN the City of Richmond known in Nuvals plan, as
NJ. l0I u No. IO2, iurveyed by VIM G.. Paine
TERMS or PAYMENT:
400 Dolls in eafb-IO5O dols on the o5th #
June, i9o7-IIa'f Of the reGdur the Iqth Avgpit--
AID the balance ;he I4;h AScua, 1903.
Satisfactory tti.s will BE mad, to the purchafer, on
the receipt ct tie mouey.
ARCHISALD pLE.;S.tV7S,jr.
'"~r'h =. eP'dl