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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
In King William County
Court, Anil I'd, 1aoa.

Court, April 22d, 1908.
Daniel Ellett, Comnl,,o
AGAINST Tn
John n. Boswell and Judith Boswell, adj Sehan
ministratrix Of William Boswell deceas. ee,v.
e., Defendant.
HIS day came the Complainant by his attor.
reyJ and II appearing to the Satisfaction Of
the court that John Fl. Bowel is net an inSabi-
tant ofthis state on the motion of the complain.
ant IL IS ordered, that he appear here on the
iourth Monday in October next and answer the
bill of the complainant. and that a copy Of This
order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper
pubhst ed IN the city of Richmond for two months
successfully, and another copy posted az Inc from
door OF the courthouse Of this county and !, IL
further ordered, that The defendant Judith Bos-
wen do no, pay away or secrete any effects IN
her hands belonging to the said John II Roswell.
until the further oider or decree of this court.
a eopy-Tesie.
Ro. Pollard, Tr. d. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
By the Lisatenant Governor offhe Cons
nionweahh IF Virginia,
A PROCL AM ALTON.


WHEREAS it is Represented to the Execu-
w tive, tn; on the fourth day of The present
month, an a,rocious murder was committed IN
the county of Meck'enbsrg, by certain John
DAVIS, an inl;abilan, of tie said un,y of Neck
lenburg, on the body of Francis Ballard, ia,e of
the same county; and that the said John DAVIS
hath fed from justice have therefore though,
lit with the advice of the Council of stare, 10 is
sue this proclamation, hereby Offering reward
Of two hundred dollars to any person or persons,
who shall apprehend and conduct before some
justice of the peace for The said county of Meek
ienburg, the said John DAVIS, tina, he may be
5eat with as The law directs. And I do more.
over enjoin al officers, cvi! AMI military, ard ex
mort the good peo2l, of the common wealth, TO
Use ,heiT best endeavcrs to apprehend and carry
htfore some Justice OF the peace for the county
aforesa'd, the said John DAVIS. that such pro-
seedlings may he had thereapon as are prescribed
By law.
Gwen under my hand, with the Seal of the
L. s. Commonwealth anneSeA, i, Richmond,
This 18th day OF August, 1903.
Signed.
AIeyr SItRae
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
A tract Of Land,

Containing one hundred and seventy-nine and
three quarter acres-also the following PRO-
pERTY, viz three head of Horses, twenty
eight head of Hogs. seven head Of Cattle and
their increase since the conveyance, and one
Feather Bed and Furniture. The subscriber
being only trustee for the benefit of others, he
viii only warrant the title of the above mcnti-
oned land and property as to himself and those
claiming under him.
James Mnrhhy, Trustee.
Warm'r 21st Sept. 1903. Sw
The land is situated Oh Fuckers run and adj
Joins the lands of James Stevens, sen. Thomas
Joplng and Samuel Spencer.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
Hanover. Sep, IS. 1908

py virtue of deed of trust executed TO the
~ subscriber by Charles Thompson to secure
the payment of debt due to Bro vn, Riyes *
Company, as therein expressed, will be sold, to
the highest bidder, for ready money, on Satur-
day the eighth day of o c;obcr next, on the pre-.
misses, in the county of Nelson,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
Notice.

THE sub'csihcr vii petition the General As
sembly Of Virginia. a, its next session, 10
complete 20 him the commonwealth light in the
following half acre lots in the city of Richmond.
known and distinguished in the ancient pan OF
the ,ows of Richmond. by the numbers 6S 64,
65, GO, II, eS. i02.
John Sso6rook.
Harove-. Sept IS. 1908 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
100 Dollars Reward.

DUNAWAY from the subscriber the Sin No
II venber, 1906. Negro Man. named AN
DREW be is about 24 years OF age, about 6
feet high, wei msde, Of dark complexion :;
he has pleasing counlenance, and when spoken
to has s'oPpage in his speech. He was raised
by DIR John Shore, of Petersburg his father and
mother are living IN Manchester, where il is pro-
babe he IS nov iUTking. The above reward viii
be given TO any one who viii deliver the said ne
gro TO me near Petersburg, or secure him in any
jail, so that &c; him AGAIN Masters of vessels
and Others are forewamed Carrying him OF or
harboring HIM a, their peril.
Drury Birchett.
Richmond, August %, 1903. w3m'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07

Il. =
Az near Ssaunton, in Augusta, OF the 9th
instant,
Tom Harris, alias John Brown,
Who was in the Jail of Richmond about z
months; he is dark muatto man. about
81 or % years of age, feet or 10 inches
high, round shoulders very knock kneed,
his name on one OF his wrists. in red ink, and
when spoken to has a down look he was
raised in Bedford county; he will endea,
vor to pass under fictitious name he has
no other marks than above described 10 my
knowledge. Any person who Will deliver
him 10 me, or commit him to Staunton Jail,
shall receive the above reward, and all rea-
son4ble charges.
John Johnston.
September 27 1903 SIS
u B The abOvu man was liberated from
the jail of Richmond by me, his jail fees
were S 81 ~ cents, which paid; in con-
sheraton of which, he bound himself to
serve me. His indentures, (having been
previously bound to his step father) which
were IN my possession, were stolen from
me by him previous TO his elopement.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07

II virtue OF deed Of ira, executed to us by
~ josiah Cheaih4m 10 selu.e the oaymenr of
SUN OF rn0pey TO James Mur-h, & COMPANY
a expressed in the said deco will b. SOLD, 20 the
highest bidee., f9s The bes p,ice hat can be oh
famed IN monec, m the premises in the county
ct Nelson, on Friday the 23.h day Of October
next
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
Notice.


Al persons having claims against the estate
1t John Cunn, a-e requested to have .heyn ad-
ips'ed as the av' direc,s. and exhhi ed for set.
Element, on or bet"'e tie 'weuty hf,f day Of De.
eemher next, at which time dividend will axe
plsoe This advertisement will be ne ID IN bar
gainfs any claim which may come against said
estate after ,ha, dare. tf
IOFI TURpTN. Admir-.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
Mount Comfort,
FOR SALE.


SITUATED On Rappahannock in tho county
~ Of Essex. within fifteen miles &c Taprahan-
hock ard about the same distance from Urbarna
and King and Queen Courthouse ami very con-
ven,eut 10 he post Office al Mon,ague's Tavern
there ave upwa,ds OF one hundred and fifty
acres Of land attached 20 ifis seat. consijera
Ole part of which is wood land and hsagiv KIM
besed-The improvements are 4 dwelling hopes
fcT,y feet by eighteen Kitchen. Smoke ilousc.
Stable, Ice House &c on the Hill--Ard on he
river bank 4 store house. with a ocrnmodious
Store aid Counting Room aud M excellent Ora
naty-aii OF which---eXcept the Stable have
been recently butt Mount Comfort Commands
as good, if not the hes,vieH of tho river OF any
reat on the Rappahann7ok and the hess En- and
oysters may be had al the door with very lit,is
trouble lit is well calculated fpr 4 ne chan
being IN ponulous and wealthy neighborhood,
where il IS believed FIVE elk thousand pounds
worth of goods nigh, be RECALLED anEualy--i.
would also be couvcnient stand Coz protest.
onal cha acter---I would either sell on credit E
the payments can be agreed on. exchange 20,
other lands withou, improvements
For farther particulars, apply to Reuben NJ
Carnett, or 10
Garter Wood,
Mount Comfort.
June I. 1903 tr
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
| DO hereby request all

those purchasers of the estate oI egects of ,h.
IL fs'rick Tie nan, Of ,-is CRY decease J., and
those persons wh1 have on any o,hey accom-,
gwen bonds bills or noe s. payable to nvs elf and
lohn Punt'ey. IS executors. or To The said
lohn Punt ey alone. az executor of the said
faulok lernan. TO make M payment Of any
such bond bill or more, 10 ei,her he said Jnhn
P"n'rey or 10 his oder, be me Fsid John Pun
trey having suddenly departed from she usual
pace Q, MS 'a'e residence. and now conc aliny
n'n,eii so ss to furnish just grounds TO suspcc
and believe he inieuds grauduIent,y 70 corye,,
as Ia as h. may be able, the asbt. due 10 The said
fatuck Ee'n3n's e&ecu ors. to MS own private
use.
JANES TEVNNN one If the eye
oRt7fs Of Pa,ick Terngn deed.
Richmond, Sept IS, 1903 f3etsi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
Boots and Shoes.

Fair tops, back straps, So
Ditto
Suwarrows, 7
Half Boots,
Plantation and light fine shoes, 1856 12s
Do. second & third qualities, 7s6 a os
Negro shoes (strong) 6s Is
Girls do. is is
Boys do. $50 q CSC
Childrens' sNoetees, 3s a 4s6
Fire Buckets S4f g s per pair
Brides, Surs;ngles, Whip thongs, Spur lea.
theirs, Hame strings, Back Bands, Lead
Ing, Garden, Hambro and Fishing lines
Any Of the above articles made 10 orders
left at the Penitentisry Store, second door
above the Eagle Tavern.
ID. J. BURR
April %, 1903. Gavin 1awtO
IL The Shoes are reduced much 6elow
the former hrice.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
ny 9Ht Ltt"FeHu'W UOVFfHDT u NC LOOI
monvealh Of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.

! M HEREASitisr presented 70 the executive,
! w that ths slaves Bill and Isaa~, under sen.
tence of dea IN fos felony bu, reprieved and sold
TO RIchat6 Teuell, Tor ran5poustion beyond the
limits Of The United S;ates accor, ing to The di
Tections of ;he &C Of IDLY in such case made
and provided, have esca cd from the said Rich.
ard Terrell ia ine county of Botetourt and con.
| traFy to law are now gong large, endeavoring
10 evAds the mid punishment which has been in-
hictet and is 50 usl due 10 their crimes have
therefore thought TT, with the aivice of The coun
ca 1T STATE, To issue this III ocama ION, hereby of
icing areward of twenty five dollars 10 any per.
son pers n vino shall appTenend ei,her of
the 'aii slaves, Bal & Isaac, e deliver hem az the
penitennary building in this city, in addition to
al reasonable expen,es which may be incurred in
conducting the sad slaves, or either of them. %
,ha' place Aud do moreover enjoin all officers
civil and military, an exhor, the good people Of
the commonwealth 10 use their best endeavoss 20
appreneni and convey 10 the said penitentiary
building, the slaves aforesaid.
Given under my hand, with the seal OF
q. So the commonwealth annexed, at Rich
mond, this 23d day of September 1908
Signed,
.Hier'r. M'Rae.
Bl ate the p operty Of Richard Smith Of the
county Of Norfolk, was condemned By The court
Of said county, for felony. He is about feet
high, raw, bony make, of yellowish black, a
down look avery sleepy, sullen coun,enance. one
Of his hands, believed 10 be his lefs and wrist
much scared from burn (the back Of his hand
his back very much soared from being often whip
| ped. and above his lief car several scars which
were made by strokes from stick.
| Isaac lac the properly Ct Samuel Fuqua If he
county Of Plus lvauia, was Condemned by The
court Of the said county for felony. He is about
| = fret 7 2 nrh he's h.rh a~iay tc ~
thick make. down. sly lock- mild speech, and
when spoken to, is apt 10 put his hand up 10 his
jaw. and 70 lean his head on one side while he
speaks. he also had, as well as is recollected n,
this time. scar on his riga, jaw & one aboui one
Of his eyes, his upper fore teeth out. sharp chin
and stood forward, and when standing. stood
much backin his knees and was somewhat knock
Need and his eyes inclined to be OF a reddish cast,
viz. the par. that is common to be white.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
4 tra@ of Land.

Containing one honlrcd and ten acres. also Eve
NEGROES, con isting Of two men and threc
women, an the increase of he said females If
any, since he Tut was executed ais, seven
head Of eorses and eighteen head Of Ca,,i. -
The aud IS situated on Hickey creek ard adj.
iy'ns The lands Of nanjamin Harris, Iofn 70.
beus, Samuel Perk.nS ard john Farrer. We
vi convey auc', ,it'e a, Is vested in US by the
SAID deed OF trus..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07
Pen,tentiary Store.

T'HE subscriber, Agent for the Peniten;iary,
u Offers For sale the following articles, the ma
nusacure of that institution at very low prices for
cash only al retail and at go days credi, at whole
sale, for approved endorsed negotiable notes
A
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-07

7 AM DESTROYS to exchange the following pro
i perry, any pa5J thereof as may be agreed
on for small traa of good Land, in healthy
situation, with e dwelling house and other me
Provemeuts, -rsood spring of water, and All a
greeable neg borhooa, alta distance of 30 20 100
miles ~ The counry-To say for Houses in ihi:
eity-Lands in Henrico county, joining the AGA.
deny lands, and near this citv---2 O90 ACRES on
Richlsnd creek, in Lincoln county Ken,uc XIV
1000 acres on the waters Of the Ohio, in Mason
roun,y- and two tracts Of Military Lands on the
river Tennessee, each $50 2.S acres
Robert Mitchell.
Richmond Feb f. 1903 #
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24
OFFERS FOR SALE,

OFFERS For SALE,
80 chests frefh Teas, prime quail
ty, consisting of Imperial, Hyson, Young n.y.
son and Tyson Skin
Is puncheons Jamaica and Windward Isl
and Spirits
Is hogsheads Trinidad Molasses
pipes Ash proof French Brandy
Holland Gin
Lisbon and Malaga Wines
10 bags Pepper
s barrels ground Ginger
Cotton in bales
Green Coffee in barrels and bags
Sugar in hogsheads and barrels
Loaf Sugar
Alum, Copperas, Nader, Iadige, Fig
B'ue
Powder, Shot and Lead
Nutmegs, Cloves and Cinnamon, &c. &c.
Apr, IS. laWow
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24
This is to give Notice, !

THAT the subscriber, of Charles county,
in the state of Maryland, hath obtained from
the Orphans Court Of said county. letters OF
administration on the personal estate OF John
Boswell, late Of said county, deceased All
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased. are hereby warned to exhibit them,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
on or before the 9th day of October next ;
they may otherwise 10y law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Given under nay
hand, this 10th day of May, 1903.
Ioieph Semmes, Adw'r.
May 20. law3W*
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viii gradually destroy all tendency to d.sesse

viii gradually destroy all tendency to dssesse
in the human frame, and preserve health and
yigor. Although a great variety of prescrip.
tons have beer published to cure the dlsor-
tders enumerated above, none has yet equailed
the GOVT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of
sDR. TISSOT, which are celebrated through
out the European continent, and whose I'M
bounded benefits are fully authenticated by
certificates already published Of geaAlemen SO
well tnewn In America, being of the first con-
sequence in the state of Maryland: General
Charles Ridgely, of Hampton John Gibson,
Esq. one ofthe directors of the Farmers Bank
of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Ma
cubbin, his wife and Mrs. Ryan, of Cation.
Certificate Of Mr.. Thomas Kelso, butcher.
About three weeks since 1 was mo ST violent
ly attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout
my whole frame, in SO severe a manner as not
to be able to turn in nay bed without assistance,
proceeding as suppose from a severe cold
on being advised by friend to apply DR.. lis
sot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, accord
ingly obtained from the agents Messrs. George
Dobbin and Murphy, two bottles, the applica-
ton of which, under God, have perfectly re-
stored me to health. / am therefore induced
with confidence to recommend this medicine
as certain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS XELSO.
Baltimore, July 22d, 1906.
Certificate Of ar. Thomas Csmf6eA, Harness
maker
1t would be an act of mi justice to withhold
my testimony of the salutary effects Of Doctor
Tissot's Govt and Rheumatic Drops, as have
experienced very unequivocal instance Of
their virtues and efficacy. I was afflicted with
two severe attacks of what is usually called
Dead Palsy, from which partially recovered,
but was obliged to use clutches to aid mo IN
walking when left home to this were joined
violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the at
fiction, and had feared the disorder would
accompany me through life but providentialy
ly was recommended to apply at George Dob
bin and Murphy's for DR.. Tissot's Drops, and
after using only one bottle, found myself per-
lectly liberated from my disorder, and am now,
thank Gcd, as free fromrpain as if ! never had
been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate
so powerfully on myself, determined to APP
ply it internally to nay child, boy only eleven
months old, WHO was then reduced almost to
a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint; after
it four times to him, his com |
plant was entirely removed, and heis now re |
covering his strength with great rapidity
Til. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July %, 1905.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24
VALUABLE MEDICINES.

The following Valuable Medicines, Justly &C.
Iehrated through the United States Tor the sl,
superior efhcacs In the cure OF the several
disorders for whied they are rsconanehaea'
from 4Iasaah Lee's Patent Family Nea-
sine Store, New-York, are sold only by the
subscriber, st his store in King
Hypstton,s Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine
o, the speedy and permanenteure OF nervous
5 disorders or such as arise from the intnode-
rate use of ten, strong liquors, long residence
war,a climates excessive weakness, and se-
eral relaxation of the yssem.
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Eaihangton Tavern.
ALEXANDER GORDON,

Rcshccyu!ly intorme his FRIENDS and me Pub
Lie IN general,
THAT he has taken the house lately occu-
MED by RANDOLPH MoTr, ank known by the
name Of the Washington Tavern, and has sfo-
vided himself with choice liquors, good beds,
Sd is prepared to accommodate customers
the best manner, and has ascareful ana at
entive hostlcr, he solicits portIen OF puoiie
patronage.
Marsh 70. SO
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Also,
The following new andvaluablc Medicine, just

The following new andvaluablc Medicine, just
received and for sale as above.
price, 14vo Dollars fer 6ort!e.)
Dir. Tlofs celebrated Gos4 and RSIsn-
matte Drops.
+. NOTHING is of more Importance han
the preservation of health-this common lacep
remark however is TOO OFTEN FORGOTTEN,
whilst we are active and strong-and pre-
vention OF pain, which is superior to its cure,
is not sufficiently attended to by any descrlph-
ON of persons. Among those disorders which
REQUIRE the most early and unremlttng efforts
70 eradicate and overcome, none have strong
er claim upon our notice than the Govt, Rheu-
rnatisnl, Lumbago, Weakness OF the Joints,
Spgains, elects, the Stone and Gravel, the
Cramp and every species Of Rheumatic Pains
from whatever cause they may have original
cd--and hence every relief which can be ad-
ministered is too valuable to be forgotten
Those persons whose aYocations peculiarly ex-
pose them to colds, sc. cannot De too arxious
ways to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring
persons, travellers, &s. ought constantly to
carry with them that msdiclne which will
counteract the unpleasans effects of their peri.
lous duties, and especially these pains to which
their situation must expose them. To those
whe reside III or visit the st-lndies, and
Their warm climates, theywill be found upon
trial to convey The most lasting service, sal
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE

oF the great efficacy of the Patent and Pa .
min Medicines, preparedby the late Rich
ard Lee, Jun. which for near eight years pas
Nave acquired throughout the UniteS btates
celebrity hitherto unequalled.
PlaLzssezjaIsG, August 9, 1000.
Re;nsr desirous-to make public for the good
~ nthers, the excellent quality of HAMl11-
goN,S ELIXIR, prepared by the late Mr..
Lee. y have sent you the following account OF
The bs,Ye6t / have received from 1t, which L
, hone will induce others tssgive it a trial. la
consequence. of bruise onthe breast received
frs.n afas, my health grew bad, my breathing
became very difficult, and frequently have
had suddenly to rise up In my bed with sll the
.herrors OF immediate suffoCaten. Add to
these constant pain in my breast and cough,
a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may
SonCeiYe that my symptoms evidently ,ssdrcatea
an.approat hing consumption: The advice of
most eminent physician was resertedto, and
afterwards :. second was calledin, without CIV
ING me any relief. Another physician whc
knew me and the circumstances OF my case,
ndvised me TO grDe Hannlss's Eacir t,Tal, say
sg, he had ttses it IN hss ftrGetice, ard atssags
aund it do mach good. A bottle was procured
from Mr.. Bricks, and found relief before
had tukien one half Of IL. continued to use
II and was soon strong enough to attend to brl-
xiness. On taking sold, same of my formel
symptonas return, but are always rrAovca by 9
asss OF two of the elixir.
GEO. BENNER, Jun.
No III, Budd-strset, PhilaaslpAls
Mr. II Lee.
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A sovereign remedy Iof eoiua, o7stI.S
sonrhs, asthInas, sore throsts anu approaS0sns
eonsumptions. ~
Hahns Aq.ti-55Isous Pills.
Are Justly esteemed for carrying OH tho sa-
eerauous bile from the stomach and prevent
no morbid secretioas and their consequences
billions and malignant feyers, SC. These pills
are perfectly mild in their operation, ana may
be used with safety by persons OF every age
and In every situation. -
The Souereagn Ointment ter 5Ae
Itch.
Aspeedy and effectaal remedy, generally
removing the complaint at one application. 1t
may be safely used by persons ofeesfy %ss'
The Anodyns Elaxsr.
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
Hahn,s ygenasise Eye-WGter.
An excellent remedy for all disorders OF the
eyes, many persons having been cured OF 1t
when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-ache Drobs.
Give immediate relief in the most violent
attacks. :,
The Restorative Powder for Tho
Teeth and Gums. =
Cleanses and strengthens them, anu pre-.
serves the enamel Of the teeth from eecay.
Gowlsnd's Lotion, and the genuine
Persian Lotion.
Both celebrated in the acknowledgements as
most excellent cosmetics and perfectly safe.
Hahn's true and genuine Corn
P}nftter.
4eertain remedy for corns, speedily sra;a-
eating them without giving pam.
Ague and Fevsr DROPS.
Justly esteemed for their great efhcscy In
-. cure of agues and intermittent feyers.
Danask La5 Salue, and Indian
Vegetable Specific.
James Kennedy, fen.
Alexandria, October is. IS