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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03
AN ACT

AIN ~
Making an appropriation to supply
deficiency in an appropriation for the
support of government during the
present year, and making an appro-
priation for defraying the expenses
incident to the valuation of houses
and lands, and the enumeration of
slaves within the United States.
Be II enacted By the Senate and House
Of REPRESENTATIVES Of the United States
Of .dnlericd, in Congress Assembled, That
to make good deficiency In the appro-
priatiou for the contingent expenses
OF both Houses of Congress, authorized
by the act of the tenth Of February last,
the further sum of seven thousand
dollars be, and the same hereby is
appropriated.
Sec. 2. Ind be IL further enacted, That
a sum not exceeding five thousand
four hundred and one dollars and TWEEN
ty-seven cents, the balance OF former
appropriation to that amount, for that
object, having been carried to the Gre
dit of the surplus fund, TO be paid out
of any monies in the treasury, not o.
therwise appropriated, be, and the
same is hereby appropriated, for de-
iraying the furthe expenses incident to
the valuation of houses and lands, and
the enumeration of slaves within the
United States.
]. B. VARNUN, Speaker
of the House of Representatives,
S. SMITH,
President of the Senate pro-tempore
April %. 1903.
Approved,
TIL: JEFFERSON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03
Land for Sale.

LAND FOR SALE. ---PuriRdnt to a deed Of
rust executed to the subscribers By Tohn C Miller,
for the purpose Of securing the payment Of suadyp
de6ts therein mentioned 7vW be old upon the 6rSe
Monday in January 1903, for cash upon tIe pre-
misses, tract If iaad mentioned in said deed ~
ig upon the zpGters Of Lockers and Harris creek
an tie county Of Frirce-EGward, and supposed IN
sontan betSseen SIX and seven hundred acres Ne
shall make such tide as is transferred TO us BY sat
Miller, sacinS all former maintenance. The
endorsements upon this iGua are such as are qsna
upon snug Plantations in this par o. the country,
but better fenced than usual.
Prime Edward, DC. is, 1907.
CHARLES IVOODSON,
JAMES BfdDLSON,
Trastccs.
- The above sale is postponed till Tues
day the 18th day of June next.
April 90. 1909 low
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03

Mr. William Warre7, administrator OF 30
seth Fuqna, deceased (:
a you not an inhabl,ant of the State Of
"A Virginia, and have no known agent therein.
1 take tins method of giving you notice that, on
the FIRST Monday in August next, between the
hours of nine in the morning and OF sunset of
that day shall. at Cha'loue court house. in the
state of Virginia, proceed to take the afidavits
of William Morton, Francis Scott, and others,
witnessesin my favor, IN support OF an iniuuct-
ION which 1 have ub;a ined from the Superior
Court of Chancery for the Richmond District,
to stay proceedings on a judgment of Prince Ed
ward DistTic' Coun entered IN your favor agains,
me as executor of William Price. decd.
1 am, Sir, yours, &c.
William Price.
Amelia county, Virginia, May 26, 1903. Nv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03
10 Dollars Reward.

y ANYWAY from the Subscriber in the latter
A. part of the year 1907. negro boy by the
name of lSHAM, he is of thin visage, and
pleasing counienance when spoken to- about IS
or IL years old. The last information that / had
of him he was crossing Mayo's bridge on his
way to Manchester. do suppose tina, he is ~
thi, time in Petersburg where his father lives,
free man by the name of Jesse Logan or at
his grand fathers Jacob Logan, of about twelve
miles below the CRY Richmond. will give a
reward of ten dollars ii delivered 20 me in Pow
hatan county nenr the couT house, or e.snt il
confined in jail and appraised of it; he is of SHARK
complexion.
Joseph Howard.
May %, 1903 2wp
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03
JEFFERSON.
AN ACT

AN ACT
To establish certain post-roads in the
states of Georgia and Ohio:
Be il enacted by me Senate and House
Of Rrfrescnf0tiUes of The United SfatcS o|
america in Congress assembled, That the
following post-roads be established,
viz. From Darien, by John Jones's
to Milledgeville, and from thence to
Athens. From Sparta to Milledge-
vile, and from thence by Jones Court
House to the Garrison on Oakmulgee.
From Milledgeville to Putnam Court
House, and From thence to Morgan
Court-House, and to Randolph Coart
House. From New Lisbon to Canton
in Ohio.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker
of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH,
President of the Senate pro-tempore.
April %, 1903.
Approved,
TIL: JEFFERSON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03
100 Acres Of Land.

(or so much thereof shall or NAV be necessa-
ny satisfy the objects OF the said trust,) lying
in the county ct Henrico. and being pare Of the
tract of land whereon the said Williamson now
resides, and which part adjoius the lands of Ma
thauel Wilkinson, Charles Sneed and Thomas
Taylor, and is eoto be laid off.
Watson Patman, trustee.
Henrico 2sih May, 1908 ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03
ROBIN REDBREAST.

THE imported horse Robin
L Redbreast, will stand the
ensuing season at my stables,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03
office.
May %, 1903

THAT in virtue of deed of TRUST executed
to me by John Williamson, jr. and duly re-
corded in the Richruond district court, shall or
Thursday the 10th day of June next. upon the
premises proceed TO expose to sale by public
auction for ready money
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-03
Andrew Kerr

charleslon, S. carotina, Nay 10, 1908 8
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-12-15

MOTICE-In the year 1898, request was
i made by letter from gentlemen in Virginia,
Through Mir. Joseph Johnson, Consul in Lon
DOM TO Mr.. Thomas Digges, then ii. England, to
make enquiry for the heirs or the family OF a Mr.
Abraham Mines who, when youth, left Brigg.
house near Hudderslield in Yorkshire, for Anne
RIGA, and was clerk to a merchant in Virginia,
afterwards kept store of his own, had partner
in trade, & died unmarried, about the year 1883,
leaving landed md other property. Unfortunate
ly, by the loss at sea, Of the Ship Jane and Ra-
chcl, capt. Dade from London TO Alexandria, in
the year 1898, the letters of request and other
papers and memorandums were lost, and even
the writer's name. which is supposed TO be Far
'y CT Fareiy, we'll as his place of residence has
been forgotten, but guessed to be near Peters
burg in Virginia.
The ubscribers, or either of them, will be
much obliged to any one, informed of either of
the parties above alluded to, can give any trace
as to their residence, or informed Of any landed
or other property of said deceased Abraham Mil
mes, by letter directed to the subscribers as be-
low and they will thankfully pay any costs for
ascertainlng the names, places of residence, or
effects of said deceased, &c &c.
GEO: MILNES, I;eyciant Boston
THOS. DIGGES, Fort Waybwton, Potomac,
GEO: w. RIGGS, Gease-To,ua
Cstoocr IA. GSm1
His name was spelt Mills or Mines.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-12-15

MFR. lie TELLER, DENTIsT-in the
Iva house adjoining Mr.. Edmund Randolph's
near the Capitol, IS now practising in the various
branches OF his profession, t. e. cleansing and
restoring the teeth to their natural elegance, by
removing that corrosive substance called tartar
which adlieres to them in the form OF q black or
yellow crust, which is the cause Of many teeth
decayIng, an offensive breath, and the corroder
otthe gums and sockets. lie sets artificial ones
60 MS to stand firm, being useful as well rs orna-
mental, plug. the decayed cavities sf such as can
he preserved, and extracts such as are too far
gone 10 be saved, in which operation he makes
use o. BRUTF's PATENT ExrRAcTIvC tNsrRU.
HErTs, which takes tie teeth OF; witlNut anv
possibility OF fracturing the jaw or bruisng the
gums, ana with much less pain than the instru.
1nents ti$t are ~ general use FIR which opera
ton his pTice is one dollar, VIXEN done ut his own
house.
lie deems it unnecc8sary 10 say any thin. con
re"ning the advantage derived from the manner
ofsis performance o. lis atitics, leaving IL for
his former operations 20 speak.
-: Las NT1tt;ice prepared b. himself Of
superior qu5lry fir tie preservation Of the
guns and teeth, ,ai1 Of corrosive substance.
|ir. LIS TELLER wishes Tie pub.i; to have
ro;Icc tIat IS w. haf nov ma'e Rithm,iI his
permanent residence, ali his pI3cls arc con si,cra
h!y lower than whtn hc was only visitor OF the
place.
l'nc or servant directed 10 tie Aforesaid
place vii b. atter0,d 20.
Ct lie Keeps constant supply Of Teeth Ex
tracing Instruments, key kind, and best guaii,y
for sale.
Nov -. fIn1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-12-15
nj oTIcE-That in vi.tue of deed of trust,

ut OTICE.-That in virtue Of deed Of trust,
~ bearing date anterior to the act, entitled
" An act concerning the sale Of Property inter ex-
@ ecutions and membranes - shall, on Satur-
day, the 9TH day OF January next, upon the premi-
ses, expose to sale, by public auction, for ready
money, the BRICK TENEME MIS-, and the
Ground thereto belonging, as now occupied by
Mes5rs. Webster, Pore 4 FroS5rr, and .sfohn b.
Wnfton, opposite the City Hotel, in this city; or
so much thereof, as may be necessary to satisfy
Daril. Call, ESQ. acting Executor of Robt Means,
decd. the several sums OF money now due, and
unpaid under the said deed
SAMUEL BfcCRAH, Trustee.
December s. ids
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-12-15

IN SERTED.-from the service of tie Uni
- ted States, on the 9Th instant, Private in
the 5th regiment of infantry, named JOHN
TESGo y. 0iS-oU years age, rect IL M
ches high, swar;hy complexion, dark hair, blue
eyes, has sickly appearance lie was born in
Delaware county, state of Pepnsylvania-by
profession shoemaker. The said Ferguson
had on at the time of his deserton, round sal
lors jacket, slash sleeves, dark drab colour blu
striped Virginia cloth vest, and Corduroy Pan
falcons, torn on the knees-Virginia cloth shirt /;
and an old pal, OF half boots, bound with cord,
which he generally wore under his partsloons
ALSO deserted on the same day, G GABRIEL
JONES, 81 years of age, feet 1-2 inches
high, fair complexion, hazle eyes auburn hair
when spoken to has a down look-Born in Es-
sex county, Va.--bred Farmer.-He wore a
way round striped Virginia cloth coat, white
home spun pantalo0ncs, and vest OF the same.
Whoever will apprehend the said descrters,
and deliver them to nc, o. TO any officer in the
,rvicc of the United States, shall receive TWEEN
ty dollars reward, or ten dollars for either.
EDWARD DILLARD, Capt.
5th u. 5. Reg. infantry
Rendezvous, Petersburg.
Txcl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-12-15
IA T PRIVAyG So. at MYEns,s Auction

A T PRlVAy'E Stir, AT AYEns's Auction
4 n Store, Just received
4 Bale. Kendall Costons,
3 Bales biue and white mixed Kerseys,
5 Bales Huif-TJ;cks, assorted--white, blue,
green and mixed,
Bales WELSH piA;ns-whitc blue,
:, Bales Coatisg--hle and red,
S Cases London fashionable Beaver Hats,
And All additional supply OF the best Dutch
BOLTYNG CLOTHS. Also, in Store, Prime
Muscovado Sugars, in hhdS. and bbls. Loaf Su-
gar, Molasses, old Madeira Wine, quantity of
Gin Cases and Demijohns. Oct. IL. ITGl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-12-15

A HORSE. Was brought TO my stable,on the
L v 27th nit. Il Bay Horse about or 10 years
old, A feet 9 or 10 inches high, with Saddle
and Bride. The said Horse, was delivered by
a-Nesro, who said he had found HIN on the Com
mons of this town. The may get him by
applying at the Columbian Inn, and paying char
ges. Posted and appraised to eighteen pounds.
q. BROOKS.
Dec 8. 1Gl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-12-15
, CT PpBLIsuKD BY THOMAS RITcHIE, or
roSISE THE CLONE TAVERN, AT FIVE DOL
LARS TER ayNua, PAYABLR I'm ADVANCE.

j corner of The Brick Row and the Cross sire ct
leading to Mayo's Bridge, respectfully informs
the public and his former customers, that (hsving
returned to this city, and resumed his protcssion)
hc is ready and sviifag tn execute their commands,
on the shortest notice, in the 6rst manner, and on
the mas. rrGSsrd6ie terms. Nov. H.. Iul
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
July IS.
Public Sale.

~ c. : ; i
NY virtue Of deed Of trust from Aleranae'
- Smith to the subscribers, to secure the
payment Of sum Of money to the bank Of
Alexandra, will be exposed to sale, on the
premises, on Wednesday the 18th day OF Au-
gust next, piece Of ground with the houses
and improvements appertaining tkereto, lying
on the south side of Duke street and west side
Of Water street, being at the intersection OF
the streets. extending on Duke street forty
feet, on Water street ninety one feet SIX inches
TO ten feet alley-upon credit OF 8, -, ana &c
! IS months, tie purchaser giving notes for the
, i yeral payments negotiable at the bank OF
Alexandria, with an approved indorser, and a
deed Of trust upon the property to secure the
payment eff the notes.
James Keith, sen.
James Keith. I'm.
July AZ ~
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
Marsh0l's Sale.

IL =
IN pursuance of a decree of the honorable
the United States Circuit Court of the dis
trict of Columbia, sitting in Alexandria. on,
an appeal from the District Court OF the SAID
district, in case of seizure and libel, between
the United States and forty boxes of White
Clayed Sugar, ten boxes of Brown Sugar, and
ten tons Of Logwood, and Matthew Keene,
! laimant will be sold, at public sale, for
ready money, on Monday, the 2sth day OF
this month, at the warehouse Of George Sla-
.um, in the town Of Alexandria, between the
hours Of eleven and twelve o'clock OF the tore
noon of that day, the said forty boxes of White
Claycd Sugar ten boxes OF Brown Sugar, and
ten tons Of Logwood.
Daniel Minor, p, N.
for Washington Boyd.
August IL. dts.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15

vie8 ffxes-aYnonnsls's IN LUIS 1oiAa' 1870
isS! naank - lsIls raised 1000
including xpenee.
From the above Scheme, it appears that
|ehere are less tslaa two blanks toa prlze, and
That ihe prizes are to be paid without dedue-
|kox. 81
The drawing will positively commence en-
ne 94th Of next month, and will be complet-
~ ten weeks TIcKErs at SIS SO cents
g ssle at r. GRAY Book SToRE, where
= drawins 81 all tickets sold by him VIII be
anlned free Of expencc. Prizes in the last
9. zssk Lottery taken in payment tor TICK
san dis.
Vcsn for tickets from the country, enelos-
~ ,ne cash ipost-paid, will be punctually
! 70, and early Information given OF
luiyl
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
Jn,ily
Washington and Alexandria Turn
pike Company.

~ He Stockholders Of the Washington
and Alexandria Turnpike Company are
aereby notiaed, that the second iRstalment OF
Ten Dollar. on each share, is called Tor by
the Prcsiden: and Directors of tho said Com
pany, and is required to be paid to eAa,ts
Page, Treasurer, in Alexandria Oh or before
lie 2sth, day of August next, agreeable to an
act of Congress, entitled /" An act for the e
establishments Of Turnpike Company IN the
county of Alexandria, in the district OF Coz
lunlbia
By order Of the Directors,
C.. Deneale, President.
July %.
WRITER'S g SANGSTER,
Intform their friends, that they have Just re-
eetved from, Ner2. York and PAisdelbsa,
SUPPLY OF
Fancy g Sunspsey Goods.
Which, with their former stock, renders
their assortment complete.
They request those who have made me.
morandums, to call and settle them, ~ they
are determined to sell for cash only.
July "a.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against me are
requested to bring them forward for settle
rnent; and all persons indebted are desired
to make immediate payment, as no longer
indulgence can be given, my intended remov'
ell rendering it necessary that atuil ADJUST
ment of all accounts should take place.
JOHN GADSBY.
Iolv OK q
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
August 9.
Patent Shot, &c.

. F. Z a5 I
ens Patent Shot, assorted, B to no.7.
nogsheads brown Sugars.
81, lbs. green Coffee.
imperial Tea, of very superior quail
ty, in quarter chests, boxes and CAM
nisters.
so barrels choice Whiskey.
Jamaica Spirits, flor family use)--war-
ranted seven years old.
40 boxes Muscatel Raisins.
With general assortment of Wines, ~
uors, and Groceries as usual
xsR SALE By
Jofeph Vaudeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax streets.
JUST RECEIVED
ind for Sale,
A quantity Of nice Smith6eld BACON, s:
500 casks Rhode-Island LINE, fresh.
Also,
IS boxes Of vary good Philadelphia DIPT !
CANDLES
a. .1JvD 80 III
Some VINEGAR Of an excellent quality,
for Pickles.
llaac Entwi1e.
August $. cost
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
I Tavern Z far sal

ftE subscriber being about to reunve Il.
he Indian Queen Tavern, in Baltimore, 81
ers for sale, on advantage terms, thr Least
OF TIE House he now occupies, having cigts
years. from the first Of December next, t.
run which for convenience, it is believe,
i is cxeellcd by none In the United Statet
and from the proximity to the seat OF govern
ment, and the direct communication whici
will be opened between the city and Alexal.
Sria by the bridge across the Potomac and TIN
Turnpike Road, bids fair to become one .
the best stands for business in the coul
try, as the distance to the Capitol over tn,
bridge will be only about 7miles. With tn
Lease will be sold, if wanted, the Tvhole of ths
FURNITURE, as it nov stands, togethe
with large stock of WINES & LIQUORS
There is vacant Lot on the corner OF Came
ron and Pitt-streets, adjoining the stables, at,
tached to the House, (which renders it palti-
cularly comm oeiious, as by that means the
property fronts on three streets) which will
be sold in fec simple, or leased for the re-
mainder of the time.
"A handsome LOT of GROUND, in the
centre of the square between King and Ca
meron streets, and fronting on Washington
and Columbus streets, lo7 Feet. with pub
lie alley ON one side, and an open space that
cannot be built on on the other. For pub
lie situation ii is uneqaa,led by any property
in Alexandria.
A LOT OF GROUND. at the west end,
about half mile from town and fronting on
the Little River Turnpike Road, IS feet. run
ming back ESQ feet, more or less. There are
on the property adjoining It,
on each side. stss
A handsome LOT OF GROUND, on the
George Town road, about half mile from
town, in very beautiful situation, containing
w0 acres.
A handsome SQUARE OF GROUND, on.
Washington and Columbus streets, within
one quarter of mile of town, we'll enclosed
with post and rail fence, containing SONS
thing less than two acres.
A half acre LOT on the commons. about
the same distance as the last mentioned.
ALSO,
NV interest in the lease Of a FARM, con-
tanning between one and two hundred acres,
adjoining the town of Alexandria, ina high
state of cultivation, and enclosed with new
post and rail- fence, III Que ol tiiO Shelo 80 ~
is the Alexandria Jockey Club Race Coursel
with large crop of OATS and HAY, which
will be sold in the stack or otherwise; $500
two Wagons, four carts, eight ploughs, two
double barrows large and elegant roller, all
of the best construction, six good farm horses,
and every other article that can be wanted Tor
a well managed farm, together with Il choiec
mich COWS. a fine bnffaloe BULL, forty
head of SHEEP, about Fifty head OF HOGS.
Of the very best breed that could be procured.
Also, some very VALUABLE SLAVES, 4
they should be wanted for the farm.
Also,
The two Anes of STAGES between George
Town and Alexandria, with Iigh, HACK q
four HORSES.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
FOR SALE, RY
LEWIS DEBLOIS

~ rs Store, near Col. Ramssy's suaa,3, :.
french Brandy, in pipes
~. ...sa'oasa Wine, in half pipes and quarter
|,.l ssv,Ensland Rum, in hossheads and bar.
nolasses, in heg.heads
Sod. Fish, in boxes
n barrels ''' s''u ~ mgr rear =
Cheese
sAssas. IN hossheads and pipes
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
CLAREl, &C..

10 Cases Fine Ok Ne:loc Claret,
London Particular Mslsira,
MarsaIs or .Sr'isy do.
A few Bags Hes, Soft Shelled Almonds
spanish Segars lst and Cd quality,
EoR SALE BY
Joseph Vaudeville,
Corner Qj Kass 1,sa fas.fa Streets.
June 81,
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
Scheme of a Lottery,

! the purpose 81 raising a sum OF money to
n aid the funds Of the charitable Marlne 90
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15

3 st. Andrew's Society.
a stated quarterly meeting of the St. An
dicw's Society, will be held at John Macleod 8,
on Tuesday evening next, at O'Clock.
BY order Of the President,
Donald Macleod, Secy.
August u. It
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-15
N o T C +.

Pursuant to an order of the hon. the Cir
cult Court ofthe district of Columbia, for he
county of Alexandra, an Election will be held
at the Centre Mills, in the said county OF
Alexandra, ON the second Saturday in this
month, for three discreet and tit persons to
serve as Overscers Of the Poor for that part OF
the said county as IS not included within the
limits Of the corporation ofthe town Of Alex
andria. st which time and place, those per-
sons qualified by law to vots, are notified y
attend.
r. Mols, D. n.