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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
by the lieutenant Governor Of The Conn.,
nronweGifh Of Vu-giniq,
A PROCLAIM ALTON.

WHEREAS il is represented to the ESecu
w i've. ,hat N the fourth day of the pr sent
month, a'rocious murder was comrlited IN
the cosnty Of Mecklenbu 2, by a certain John
DAVIS, an inhabisan' of the said county of Meek
lenbnrg, on the body Of Francis Ballard, la,e of
the same county and thar the said John DAVIS
hath hzd from justice lave therefore thought
fit with the advice of The Council of Sta'e, TO is
sue this proc amaton, hereby Offering reward
OF ,wo hundred dollars to auy person or persons,
who shall apprehend and conduc' before SON e
Justice of ghe peace for he SAID county of NECK
lenburg, the said John DAVIS, that he may be
deat with he law directs. And do more.
over enjom all officers, civil and military, and ex
hort The good people of the commonwealth, 20
use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry
before some justice of the peace for the county
aforesaid, the said John DAVIS. that such pro-
ceedings may be had thereupon as are prescribed
by law.
Given under my hand, with the Seal OF the
l.. s. Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond,
this 18th day of August, 1903.
Signed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
William Lownes,

y ETURNS his thanks 10 his friends and the
~ public generally for their liberal encourage.
r0ent, and hopes lis assidui;y 20 business and
punctuality vii tniite him 20 n continuance Of
Their favors He has renewed to the corner i'm.
me lately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by
s Graniland, where ne intends carrying on the
Book-binding business in all les variety and in
the most modern & fashiouahle stile, with pune
tcalitY, ncat9ess and dispa,ch.
Pinned books hound in he most elegant man
ner in Morocco and Cslfskin, full gilt and letter
ed also in ,heep skin, gilt, Iettsred and plain
Blank Books OF every description rolled o any
pattern and bound with the latest improved spring
or ra'sn backs.
O,ders from the country will be thankfully re.
oeived and punetually attended TO. Old books
rebound.
NIB An srp'en ice vii be taken to the Book
Binding business. if immediate application be
made, wi n good recommendAtiousS
August %. f.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23

Mr.. John QUINN, in his lifetime, loaned
III the n volume oe the Life Of Frederick
,he I'd, King Of Prussia; translated from fhe
F-cnch by Thomas n oicroft-the person who has
i possession, viii please to leave il the book
store of Ne SaNuel Peasants and they Will CON.
f'r singular obligation on the owner.
Richmond Augus, 30 1908. n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
Mount Comfort,
FOR SALE.


STTUATED on Rsppahannock in ihe county
~ OF Essex, WITHIN fifteen miles Of Tapuaaan-
neck ard about RE sans dis, apce from Usbanra
ard King and Queen Courthouse and very con-
ycnient TO rhe post office at Nonaguc's Tavern
There are spwa lis Of one hundred and FIFTY
zcres of land attached TO this seat. considera
rie part of which IS wood land and heavily TIM
bered--The improvements are dwelling house.
forty feet by eighteen, Kitchen. Sinoke.Honse
Stable, Ice House SIC on the Hill--And on The
river bank, store house, with a oomnodious
Store and Counting Room and an excellent Ora
nary-all OF which--except the Stable-have
been recently britt. Mount Comfort commands
n, good, Is not the bes,'view OF the river Of anv
seat on the Rsppahsnno-k and the best hsh and
oysters r1ay he had at the dor with very little
trouble 1t is well calculated for a merchant.
beng IN q populous and wealthy neighborhood,
where i, is believed FIVE or six thousand pounds
worth OF goods might he retailed aunual'y-it
would also be convenient stand for protest.
onal charac,er---I would either sell On creiit if
the payments can be agreed on. or exchange for
other lands without Improvements
For farther particulars apply to Reuben NJ
Carnet5 or to
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
10 Aaron Burr, Esq.

SIR,
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue Of
commissions from the court of Hem
rico county. in three suits depending in that
court, in which ] am plaintiff and Won are
defendant. shall proceed on the third Mon
day in October next, between the hours of
eight in the forenoon and six In the after
noon, and between the same hours Of each
succeeding dav. until the whole testimony
is taken, at Wilson's tavern, in the town of
Lexington, Keutucky, to take dispositions
of Alexander Parker, James Morrison,
Sans Trotter. John Bradford, Henry Clay,
Abraham s. Barton, John Jordan, jr. Rn-
bert c, Nicholas, and William Todd, to be
read in evidence in said suits
Your eb't. serv't.
ROBERT MILLER.
Sept. s, 1908. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23

SIR,
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of
y commission from the county court
ofHenrico, shall proceed on the third Mon
day in October next, between the hours of
eight in the forenoon and six in the alter
noon, and between the same hours Of each
succeeding dav, until the whole testimony
is taken, at Gwathmey's tavern, in the town
Of Louisville, Kentucky, TO take the deposi-
tons of Richard Cuff Anderson, William
Croghan, James Breckenridge, Nerborne
Beale, and Stephen Smith, to be read in
evidence in suit depending in said court,
in which am plaintiff and you are defen-
dant.
Your ob't. serv't.
HENRY SCHROEDER.
- Sent 1903 Au
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
BY the Goocrnor orfhe Commonwealth of
Virginia,
A PROCL AM ALTON.

WHERE as it appears to the executive by an
inquisi'i"u held in The County Of Northum-
berland, he 2ls, day of September. in The year
1906. before John Fl Faliin Esq coroner for the
said county that the I'd day of said month of
September, in the year aforesaid. certain George
Gordon, late of The county aforesaid. stands
charged with me murder of a certain negro slave
named Barley, and 1t appearing that afer the
preparation of the said murder, the said George
Gordon did immediately, and doth still fly from
ustiee have therefore thought ht, with the adj
vice of the council of state to issue this procia-
nation. hereby ogering reward Of one hundred
dollars to any person or persons who shall appre-
hend and convey before some justice of the peace
far The said comfy OF Northumberland. the said
George Gordon tina, he may be dealt with as the
law dress. And I do moreover hereby erjcin
a.! officers civil and military and exho the good
people Of the commonwealth, to use their hes,
endeavors to apprehend and convey as aforesaid
the said Gso,gc Gordon. tina, he ray he dea,
with in The manner which the law in such cases
prescrbes,
Given under my hand. with the seal Oft the
| a. commonwealth annexed, st Richmond
this 5h day of August, 1903.
\ Signed
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
Boots and Shoes.

Fair tops, back straps, 50
Ditto
Suwarrows,
Half Bouts,
Plantation and light fine shoes, 1oss ,sx
Do. second & third qualities, 7s6 o..
Negro shoes (strong) IS -.
Girls do. A.
Bows do. 90
Childrens' shoetees, % $50
Fire Buckets S41,
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 TO orders
left at the Penitentiary Store, second door
above the Eagle Tavern.
,o. 49, D. J. BURR
u The Shoes are reduced D,uc6 beLozr
The FORMER f'rice.
TO all whom it may concern. A PeiIIo1 wi,
be preferred to the next General Asscmbiv
paying release of all rights of the Common.
wealth. to the lands lying in Gloucester end Mid.
d'esex Counties, 10 the subscribers, of which DR..
Robert B. Spratt and Dr. George d. Snrstt died
seized, the subscriber Charlotte Gwathmey. be.-
ing nearest of kin to the deceased.
Richard Gwa.hmev &
Charlotte Gwathmev.
King VIM, County, Aug 90 1919 x6,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
NOTICE.
FOR SAL,

n Likely Tonng Negro Man,
WHO has been regularly bred to the Tanning
w and CurTyipg Business, and is an excellent
Workman, and Of good qualities For terms ap.
ply to the subscriber liviSg near Louisa Court
house.
John Edwards.
AvguN15, 1909. wit
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
Alexr. MeRae.
NOTICE.

iXTHEREAS Mr.. James Fisher, by deed
w executed on the first day Of July 1903, aud
recorded III the county court OF Henrico, has
assigned 10 the subscriber trustee for certain
of his creditors therein named, the whole If has
estate of every description, (except his household
furniture, and some few debts transferred by
him as trustee, subsequent to the execution e
said trust, as viii more folly appear by refe
renee to the schedule annexed TO said deed y con.
ssstiug of some lots in the city of Richmond to-
gether with all his bonds, notes and accoEnts -
Tins IS therefore to give notice TO the de Of
the said James Fisher, that all judgments OBJ
tained whore the money has not been paid, all
suits now depending in the courts of this COM
monRea!ih or elsewhere. all monies iH the hands
OF attonies, sheriffs or Others, which may
have been collected by virtue of any suit debt or
demand of tie said James Fisher; that he is the
only person authorized TO receive such debts ard
demands and grant such acquiitances and make
such compromises as he may deem most advisa-
bic for the interest of said creditors.
a hope is therefore cherishcd, that every ef-
fort on The part of said debto's, will be made -,
IN order TO Settlement oi their ba ances, ana
every indulgence will be given by him TO those
who mauifes, such disposition.
And whereas il is stipulated by the con'rac-
ting ra'tIes T. said deed, thar certain editors
of sid James Fisher, who from absence or other
courses, could not signify their wish of becoming
parties thereto; now, he IL understood. that if
they do within sixty days. from the said first
'day Of Juiy 1903, sgn The said deed, that in hat
case, hey are 30 he consideref emit led to their
rar@sb'e proportion of such money as shall be
eoisaed from the sale of property and collection
% debts otherwise, # they do nor, within the
tine specified. make known their dee n1inaton
by subscribing TO he terms agreed upon in the
said trust thar ne the said trustee shall pay o.
yer such sums as they would have beep entitled
to if they had acoeeded 10 the said James Fisher.
Edw'd. w. Trent.
2S,h July, 1903. (tf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
.Pen,.enfiary Store.

'HE subscriber, Agent for the Peniten'iarv.
l. offers for SAFE the following ARTICLES, the ma
nutacture oftha institutions at very low prices Iof
cash only at retail. and al 90 DAYS credit at whoei
sale, Tor approved endorsed negotiable notes.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23

WIN II. CABELL.
~ George Cordonis about FIVE feet sight O,
ten inches high is stout made. has light coioreo
hair, b ue eyes and down look when spoken 70
tits believed that he is frequently lurking IN
the county nj Saint Mary's Mary land: The edi
tor of the National Inselligencer is therefore re.
quested to insert this proclamation in that paper
for two weeks.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23

-T-7EE '"bscriber wishes TO RENT Cor The IN
4 SUNG year, that we'll known s'au5 for pcb
lie bu7iness. called the Piping Tree together with
the FERRY, wnich for custom, is equai 10 any in
,he lower pars of this state. On the premises
there is a very convenient house, calculated tor 4
tavern. with an excellent dry cellar underneath.
and all suitable out houses, fertile and well i'm
closed garden, stable, coech house and graine
w under one roof. stove house with cellar al.
so, aiunber house al the water edge, where VS.
sells from a 10 500 bushels buthen. can load and
unload. Also. from to 500 acres of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
GOOD LAND,

About $50 acres of which are arabic, laid Off in
convenient fields and ali under sufficient fencing.
and on which is very good barn. To those who
are no acquainted with said place, it is necessary
10 observe hat il is in healthy and oppuYent
neighborhood, and there is no tolerable assorted
store within several miles of it. If said premi-
ses are not rented privately on or before the LIST
day of Oaober next, it viii, on tina, day, be ren-
led publicly by
Mary King.
Septerrber s. 1909. tor
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
JESSE MIcptUX ! Trln-
SAMUEL HOBSpN Srees.

Cumberland COUNTY, August Is, 1903. wtds.
s7s Should the above day of sale he SO unfair
10 prevent the sale, the fair lay is inten-
ded TO carry the intent Of the deed into effeci.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
Tract Of Land,

containing 7IS Acres and eight liiSely NE
CROES, consisting Of men, women and children e,
Theiand is situated Wiiliss rive not far from
its confluence with James River in the neighbor.
hood OF Gainesville; the Improvements consist
of good dwelling house and o her necessary ou,
houses and one half of good girls, mill pc ses.
sion as to $50 acres Of said land can be given the
day of sale and a title made for the whole a.
greeable e. the powers vested in us by the said
deed OF Trust.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
MAT TRESSES
Noun Comfort.

IN DESTROYS to Exchange The foowI,g pro-
i perty, or any parI thereof, as ma " agreed
or for email traa of good Land. in a ,heal'hy
situation, with dwelling house and other irn-
proremenJs. & cd spring of water, and an a
a.esable neighbornood at d's'snc of 30 to 100
miles 10 the country-To say for V0uses IN this
city-I.ands in Henrieo county, ioining the AGA,
DENY lands and near this ciry-~5, 600 acres on
RichlsnJ creek, in Lincoln eosny Kentucky--
I GOO acres on the waters of me Ohio, "a Mason
ooun,y--ant Two tra6s oe Mili,ssy Lands on the
liver Tennessee, each 800 2. acres.
Robert Mitchell.
u:eL-.,,d F.h 1904 If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
Anna Byrd.

Nichmond, Angus, s, 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-23
To Aaron Burr, Esq.

Green vyav. Sept. 6, 1903.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-28
OUR FUTURE CONDUCT.

Since 1t IS In vain st present to attempt
checking the power Of France on the CONT
nent OF Europe, the country shcrld turn it's
whole thoughts and exerticns to- The creati-
on qf the new connexions new poi, is Of COM
merce, and new sources of wealth, with
which to supply the place of those we are
daily losing, and to Counterpoise the iDcreas-
ing preponderancc ofthe enemy. If France
has acquired dominion over the continent of
Europe, England possesses the undisputed
sovereignty of the seas in all parts of the
world; and ifthis country can estab ISL her.
self in security against invasion, this state
OF things, SO far from circumscribing her enc
pre- may be the means of extending it and ex-
alting her in greatness under a wise and
vigorous government, alone fit TO guide her
IN those times. Net government depen-
ding on speech -makers, borough -mongers,
and faction-coupiers, but one which, by the
bpiduess and utility of its measures, shalt
strike the world with awe ard secure the
confidence Of the English people. Within
these few days we have seen, by the Official
notes of the Swedish government. with ~hat
terror our proceedings at Copenhagen has
struck the North of Europe, how Russia e.
ven trembeS; we have seen the king of
Spain DESTROYS OF following the advice we
so happily gave to the ROYAL family Of
Portugal; and the effects of the orders in
Council, asserting practically our maritime
supremacy, will continue raising this natl
on to q height which but few have ioreseen
she is capable f attaining The shores Of
the ocean have been at I'll times the birth
place Of civilization and the arts, Of wealth
and of power With these under our do
minion, il may truly be SAID, -" the Trident
Of Neptune is The Sceptre of the world -
Within year, should this country continue
to stand in its present position, we Shall be-
| gin to discover and wonder at our strength,
. our capabilities, and our resources. Com
handing the seas, nations must become our
tributaries, or fall into ;loth, poverty and
barbarism. The Jaw of nations must ba
made binding on France & her vassals, if En-
| gland is TO be bound by it, but while France
| trampes it under foot as convenience re-
quires, we must do the same, or the law Of
| nations will become orr most dangerous en-
! envy. If some changes take place in the
! channels Of commerce, and the demands for
our manufactures, it will soon be found thas
| the aggregate amount OF both will not be di-
n,inisksd, though the changes may have fall
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-28
NOT1CE TO CLAIMANTS UNDER THE CON-
IN vENTIoNwITH GREAT BRITAINorT THEIR

M Office TO CLAIMANTS UNDER THE CON-
Il vENTIoNwITH GREAT BRITAINorT THEIR
AoENTs.-Such persons as propose, in pursuance
of the Order of the Board of Commissioners of
18th October, 1906, to lay before the subscriber,
during his residence in this city, any evidence in
support OF their claims, and have not yet given
him notice of their intentions, requested to
do so without delay iii order that he NAV make
the necessary arrangements for the business of
this station And it is further expected, that all
concerned will after this public intimatisn, be
readiness to present their books and documents
for examination at any time when required, 40 as
30 prevent delay and loss of time
IF there are any persons in this country who
have charge of the claims under enumerated,
they will please to communicate immediately the
necessary informat1sh regarding them, to the a.
gent of the board, viz:
VIRoIxIA CLAIMS.
Gavin Aston for the Greenock saddle and shoe
factory,
Garstang Bradstock in right of John Breakhill
of Liverpool, mariner,
Henry Clay, representative Of Clay and Niidg-
ley of Liverpool,
Dreghorn, Murdoch and Co.
Mary Doyle and Margt Mallory, legatces of J..
Malloy,
Representatives of William Duncan,
James Hunter & Co
John Glassel,
Richard Hanson,
VIM. X Lidderdale, executor of John Lidder-
dale,
Saml. Lyde, for Lyoncl and Saml Lydc,
Colin Ross, administrator of X. Jardne,
George Russell, for Smith, son, and Russell,
Joseph Stanfeld, assignee of Syne,
Robert Sheldon < Co.
John Tyndale Ware, executor of VIM. Jones',
John Tate, executor of Vikings,
Wakeiin WEIGH, for Carey Moore and Wech,
Pearks and Others, executors Of Waterman.
NoRTH-CARoLINA CLAIMS.
Edmund Tanning,
Wn Hannay, assignee of John Cruden Sc Co.
JOS and Cath. Martyr, representatives Of Tho
Gotham.
Henry Eustace McCulloh,
John Macdonell,
Joseph Rutherford for VIM. Rome & Co. Eden.
ton
ALEXR. DICK, Agent Of the Board.
Richmond, June IL. 3w]
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IN CHANCERY-At q court continued by adj.
journment and held for James City county, the
18th day Of June, 1903
John p. Shields, surviving acting executor; &c.
Of James Shields, deceased, Piaiatif-Ag ainst
Joseph Hornsby, Defendant.
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act of
Assembly and the rules Of this court, and it ap
peaiing to the satisfaction Of the ccart, Chat the
said defendant is not an inhabitant Of this Com
monwealtli, ON nOtloR o the plaintiff by his coun-
sci, Ii is ordeysd, that unless the said defendant
shall appear here on or before the second Mon
day in November next and answer the plaintiffs
bill, that this court will then proceed - take the
same for confessed, and decree the matter there
of accordingly Ana 1t is further ordered, that
a copy o. thus order be Inserted in ono Of the
newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for
two months successfully, and posted at tile front
door Of the courthouse Of tins county.
Copy. Teste, SAML SHIELD, C. O.
June a. l1awSw1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-28

II TreasM.g Dcbn t,nsas. azaY 2sth. 1903
1t has recently been made kn ,vn IL this depart
ment, t,at on the first DIV a. Janc, 1857, the
first moeties Of the md v-m,entiopcd notes OF
the bank Of the United States, were encl - by
William Keats, Esq Collector of the Customs
at. Washington, North Carolina, III a letter All
dressed to Thomas TuGor fucker, Esq Trea-
surer of the United States, and mt into the Post
OGice at that place and or the 81, day Of june.
1907, the second nloeties ofthc said Bank notes
were enclosed, addressed and put into tire Posi-
Office aforesaid neither of which l2ttcrs
with the notes enclosed, have bece received.
On the back OF each n,oiety of ever, note was
written the nsn,e of William Keats, and on one
part Of the back of all or Of most of the notes.
was written tie name of Lewis Leroy; from
which circumstance tie notes may with certainty
be Traced AMI detected pIyment of the notes
has,bcen stoTpcd the Bank pfthe United States
and its several Offices Of Discount and DEPOSIT :;
and reward OF Five HuNDRED DOLLARS will
be paid to any person who snail rive such infor-
nation to this department, rs snall produce the
conviction Of the offender by whom the letters
containing the said notes were purloined or sto-
len. - ALBERT GALLATIN
Secretary Of the Treasury
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-28

VALUABLE BIWUFAGTUPTNC Mill
& UZ6T}LLEEr--The subscriber viii
sell or lease for term Of years, with or without
distiiIery, containing FIVE stills Of near IJC0
gallons, the valuable MILL on Apponattox river,
IN Cumberland, lately owned by William Skip.
with The house is 60 i,et long, % wide, and
three stories high, containing 2 pair best bun
and pair corn stones, with Eyans's patent ma
chlnery and a Saw Mill in complete order. BONts
pass under the Mil through one of the beat locks
ON the river--the neighborhood affords an album.
dant supply Of wheat, ard on the spot are two
comm, dious houses calculated for a store and re-
sidencs. ~ SOLD, the purchaser may be accom-
modated with or 500 acres Of Land, ono half in
wood. Terms may he known on application TO
Mr. letters at the Mil or 10 me near Genito
Bridge
DEI0ND Yl2RISOW
hr:slia, aprI 80 (1GwD)
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TOR SALE-The subscriber offers at private
Ut sale all his Stock in Trade, consisting of
Groceries, Glass, China and Liverpool Ware:
AS the assortments large, it will suit any person
or persons willing to follow the trade with
.dvantage-the terms will be liberal and the
inventory may be seen on the fourth of Ju-
ly next, and continue, if not previously sold, till
the 1st of October.
Also, for sale, the lower Tenement of that
large brick house in which Mrs. Harris has in
terest during her life, and three valuable House
Servants, who are sold for no fault but want of
employnent-Fsr terms apply to
AUBIN LAF0REST.
June a. Iep1m1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-28

ID edmond TURNPIKE COMPANY
IN At meeting of the directors of the said
company on Tuesday evening the 18th of June,
1908;
Pesok0ed. That n call of two dollars and Gft;
cents he made on each share held by the stock
holders in The said company, and that they pay
the same into the hands of their treasurer ON or
before the st day of next mo,tb.
A Copy. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk.
June II. Tt1stJuly1