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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26
A BScONDED from the subscriber, on the

a BSCONDED from the Subscriber, on the
n night of the 9TH July last, Negro 'nan
named Stephen 20ycars old, FIVE feet, eight or
nine inches high, Of tawney complexion, will,
very remarkable scar, on the right side of his
forehead, occasioned by burn ! he carried with
him sundry clothes among them was black du-
rantz coat, constitution cord pantaloons and two
cotton shirts. The above negro was purchased
of Mr.. Joseph Deshield Of Northumberland
County, to which place suspect he will endea.
vor to get, as his parents live in that coun-
ty. will give twenty dollars to any person that
will spprehend or secure him in Jail, so get him
again, or forty dollars for his delivery to me living
in Brunswick County
PETERSON RAWLINGS.
August %. w3mT
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26
FRANCIS cooDE, 5Povaatan.
July Ii. wtIstO

a I the request of the legatees, and by virtue
n Ola deed of trust, executed to us by the
late col. Robert Goode, decd. for the purpose Of
satisfying debt therein mentioned, due to Mr.
James Lyle, the above mentioned Tract of Land
and Improvements, will be sold, to the highest
bidder, on the premises on the 23d day OF Octo-
rnext, ifnot previously disposed of by private
contract, in which event taking place, timely no
tee will be given. Terms of sale, one-third part
OF the purchase money will be required on the
day Of sale, ono third in twelve months, and the
remaining third in two years, the instalments to
carry interest from the day of sale, and the pur-
chaser giving such satisfactory security as may
be required.
JOHN WURCHIE, }
TARL7ON SAUNDERS,S ""S'ee'
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26

" lRClNIA.-At Superior Court of Chan
Gerry, holden at the Capital, in Richmond,
June the LIST, 1909.
Henry L. Biscoe Plt'F. against Peter Sallee,
D3't
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 APP
pearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he
isnot an inhabitant of this country On motion
OF the plaintiff, by counsel, 1t is ordered, That
the said defendant do appear here, on the first
day OF the next term, and answer the bill of the
plaintiff, and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted IN some news paper, published in
the city of Richmond, for two months success
iveiy and posted at the front door of the capital
in the said city.
d Co9y Teae,
PETER IINSLE1, C.. C.
August Is uR,y
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26

FORCE WATT has just received, and ,,9eys
" FOR SALE, Sicily, A4qdeiya, and Sherry
ZINE. ythe HID. and Or. eask, Green Co9ee,
Orleans Snga, BY the Hhd'; German Pyatiilas
Si'npie~ BY the piece or edse,'hdLEpin Glass Ian-
6Iers in cases If 1000 each, and Mem 1srk Soap c,
Candies.
ON HAND, JIadeird Wine, Orleans and Nus
covado Sugars, Green Co9ee, Moiasses, Prime
PORK, Liverpool and Stone Ware, .So4ch0ng, Hy
son, Shin, and Gmpovodey Tea, Spanish Segars,
Raisins, almonds, NHmtgs, Window Glass,
MEMS II Wonsca's SHOES, sohich he will dispose
Of BY sghoiesals on reasonable terms.
J'aI22, If.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26
August IS.

IN Chancery.- County, August Court,
l. 1909.
GrefTruly, bltf. Against Thomas Perkinsou
and Joseph Brown Deffs
This day came the plaintiff by John Lane his
Council, < it appearing to the court that the de-
PENDANT Joseph Brown is not an nhabitant of
this Court 1t is ordered on motion of the plain
tiff s Council, That said Brown do appear here
the 2nd day of next November term, and an
swer the bill of the pltH. and give security ac-
cording to the act of Assembly in such case made,
and 1t is ordered, that copy of this order be
forthwith published for two months successive
ly in some newspaper published in the City of
Richmond, and that another copy posted at
the front door of the Courthouse of this County.
Il Copy. Ieste
JAMES TONNES, c. X.
Semtember s. w8w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26

Nj OTlCE.-On Monday the 23rd day 81. Octo.
Y tober next, will be sold at WHIT8l. ii,
ehe County OF Chesterfield, upon a credit of IL
months the personal estate OF The late Col. 10.
bert Goode, consisting of the present crop of
Corn. Wheat, Oats. Fodder aud Hay; the stock
OF Horses. Cows, Sheep and Hogs the plarta.
ton Utensils and Household and Kitchen furni-
ture. Bonds and approved security will be re-
CURED OF the purchasers to carry interest from
the date if punctually paid
It's particularly requested that all those who
may have claims against the Estate, will make
them known Immediately, TO either of the sub
scribers, in order that provision may be made for
payment.
RIcRARD B. GOODE,2 Ad,,.'rs ofthe
FRAMCYS GOODE. s VIII annexed
THAT valuable aud well known Estate called
Whtby, On James River, about three miles from
the town of Manchester, will also be soil by pri-
vate contract it contains 1862 Acres ofLand,
about 22O acres of which are of the first rate
low-grounds, and more than ohe half Of the re.
sidue thereof is heavily timbered. To this Es.
tate there is attached one of the best Fisheries
on James River, and every convenient and ne.
cessary House for the accommodation ola FAM.
ly. An indisputable title will be made and pos
session given on the first day of December next,
with the liberty of sowing small Grain at am
time, agreeable to the purchaser. The terms
may be known on application to
RfCHARD b. GoODE,) Manchester
:, FRANc1s eooDE, 5rsvaa.an.
July IA. wt1stO
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26
A PIONEERING HEDGE.

Different kinds Of shrubs are possessed Of va
rious properties, recommending them to be used
ior forming enclosures. 1'he towering Akbea,
ngg " Ais0m. IS y :..,y Of experiment The
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26

a GREAT BARGA IE-For Sale, that wen
4 - known & valuable Farm, on Chickahommi-
ny river, formerly the property ofMr. T. Watkins,
decd about IA miles from Richmond, obtaining
o4o acres very considerable part is VAL
liable swamp land, part of which is reclaim
ed, and now in meadow, from which Ihave
been credibly informed, that Mr.. Watkins in his
Lifetime, cut upwards of 100 ton of hay in the
year there is about 100 acres of swamp Land
no" III timber; and could be reclaimed at a very
inconsiderable expence, to make at least double
the quantity of hay, that has formerly been cut.
There is considerable quantity of Cedar ON the
high land, and believe, full sufficient to fence
tle greater part of the plantation in. On this
plantation, is a tolerable good dwelling house,
kitchen and a very good barn, with several out
houses for Negroes Also, An excellent young
apple orchard, of about 300 bearing trees, in
dependent OF the Old orchard oil 100 more of the
best fruit, and about 300 peach trees, selected
tgoJ the best kind, with avar,ety of pears and
cher'ies, all OF which are choice fruit. There
IS also on this plantation very valuable mill seat,
OH which there was formerly good grist-mill,
and from information, used to receive from SO
20 oo barrels OF toll-con per annum. Last year
erected ne W mili-house on it, with consIde-
raole part ot the running year finished, and for
about 100 dollars expence, the mill could be
completed Few plantations in this country,
possess more natural adv antages, as the whole
o! the meadow can be watered from tie mill
''@a'"' ms arm Is worthy the attention OF a
ny person who is fond of farming, and can be
made as productive as any in the state, for the
NUMBER OF acres It contains. am satisfied, to any
mans who would turn his .t,ention to mixing Of
hay, the product of that article alone, would be
from 3to 400 pounds annually, independent of
corn and wheat
Aisoi about 100 acres of Woodland, in the
county of New Kent, adjoining The plantation on
which MIR. John Hyiton resides To any person
inrinable to purchase this farm, / will give
credit o. one am two years, on paying one third
OF the purchase money down., on securing the ba-
lance, by deed oftrust, on the premises. The
crop OF corn, fodder, stock and farming utensils,
may be had with without the plantation. APP
ply to MIR James Brown, Vendue Master, in
Richmond, or to the subscriber i'he purchasers
may have the privilege Of sowing any small
grain they may think proper this fall
DAN'L. L. HILTON
September S. w4w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26
'I>H:xTY DOLLARS REwARD.-Runa.

HNH!KTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Runa.
4 way from the Subscriber, on the 2oth day
OF March 1907, anegro man named JAMES-he
is about fifty years of age, feet or inches
high, spare made, has lost several of his fore
teeth, has down look, and stammers much
when spoken to, in an authoritative tone, seeming
70 make iaborious attempts with his mouth and
tongue, to answer you, and with difficulty sue
ceeds, at last, in AN evasve manner: He former.
~ belonged to the estate of Mr.. Parens of Glou-
css'er, where IT is probable he may now be lurk-
mg-or in Richmond & its neighborhood, where
the subscriber has been informed he has been
seen he rs a coarse Shoe Maker, and may per-
haps follow that trade. The above reward will
oe paid, for apprehendine and delivering him to
the subscriber, living near Aylctts ware house,
m Kong William county, with travelling expen-
ccs or for securing him, in Jail, so that get him
again. THOMAS BOSHER.
September H. w6wN
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26
Semtember S
IN CHANCERY. AT Court held for Buck,
i ingham County, the 10th IulY, 1909.

i inghan County, the 10th July, 1909.
Thomas HiggiRbotham and Company, Prs.
against Zacharias Tallaicrro and Charles Patte-'
son, Def'fs.
On the motion ofthe plaintiffs by counsel and
it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
the defendants are not Inhabitants of this State
II is ordered aud decreed, That unless they shall
appear here on or before October Court next,
and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, the Court
will then proceed TO take the same for confes-
sed, and decree the matter thereof accordingly,
and that copy oftbis order be forth with pub.
lisbed in some public news paper OF the City of
Richmond for two months successfully, aud am
other copy be posted up at the font door OF the
Courthouse of this County.
d Copy. TeSte,
X. ELDRIDGE, jr. d. C.
August 90. w8w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26

PROSPERITY
OF THE WESTERN COUNTRY.

4 cORsoRY VIEW OF THE PRINCIPAL MA
NUFAcroRiEs IN, AND ADJACENT TO
FIrTsBuRSH.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-26

n ELEGANT REIMBURSEMENT FOX
n SALE--The House and Tenement where
the subscriber lately resided.
This tenement Justly ranks amongst the first
in this place, combining elegance, convenience,
contig,tity TO the Capitol, and in the centre ofs
most agreeable neighborhood
For terms apply TO Mr.. VIM, Long who Is full.
y authorised to contract for the same.
]. PENN.
June % #.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
"A GREAT BARGAIN.

THE subscriber wishing to remove to the
western country, will sell the FARM on
which he resides in Fairfax county, miles
from Alexandria, 9 from George Town Ter
ry, and about the same from the Potomac
bridge crossing to the city of Washington
in healthy, agreeable neighborhood, con-
tanning about 40 acres, on which Is conve-
nient dwelling house, large enough for gen
teel family, together with all the outhouses
suitable, all new or nearly so an orchard OF
apple trees of selected fruit, together with
different other fruit trees, proportion OF I'M
proved meadow for the scythe, and large
portion more may easily be made. Any per-
son inclined to purchase. may know the terms
by applcationto Mr.. Joan DULIN, adjoining
the said farm, or the subscriber on the pre-
misses.
E. Dulin.
IuneS Qu
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
Thomas Swami,
Edmund |. Lee,
COMMISSIONERS
dts
PUBLIC AUCTION.

To be sold, at public auction, at Northum-
berland court house, in the county OF Nor
cumberland, and state of Virginia, on
TUESD AZ, the fifth day OF September
next, at eleven O'Clock, In the forenoon,
Five contiguous Plantations.
Amouutinp foselher TO about 27oO .Acres,
rITUATE, on the river Potomac, and
y within about three miles OF the court
house. These estates formerly belonged 10
Presley Thornton, Esq. and arc the same on
which he lived. They have never been seen
by either of the subscribers but it is under
stood. that about 100 acres OF them are as
valuable low grounds as any on the nVer' ana
considerable part thereof heavily tlmDered,
The uplands consist OF about lOOc acres, and
tbc whole is we'll calculated for the production
of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and slnail
grain of all kinds, in great abundance. be
waters are said to abound with excellent
6sb. oysters. and wild fowl The water CARL
riape is easy and convenient to Norfolk, Ba-
t;more. Alexandria, and the city OF wash
inpton: and. as these estates possess sevefai
rood mill seats, with an abundance OF water,
and plentiful supply of timber, they must
be very valuable.
The premises will be shewp to persons IN
Ginning to purchase, by Col. James moore,
who lives on them, orr Samuel Blaekzue4,
ESQ. who lives near to them; and nc the terms
of payment may be known sufficient time
before the sale, by applying TO either OF them,
or to the subscriber in thecity OF PhIladel-
phia. rr,,o
VIM. LEWIS.
I,ne ~, dts
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
PUBLIC SALE.

r TNDER the authority of aided of trust
from Lewis Summers, for the security
of Robert Moss, the subscriber will offer at
public sale, on Tuesday, the Soth day OF May
next, on the premises, near William Pad
gets tavern, in Fairfax county, Tract
OFL,dND, situated on the new and old turn
pike roads, about miles from Alexandria,
containing Sc and quarter acres. A credit OF
of sixty and ninety days will be allowed.
R. I. Taylor, 71yF.
a. Thefale Of the above pro-
perty is poitponed until Mon
dav the Goth June next.
May 80,
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
USEFUL PROPERTIES
VA K w D O DIS
Patent Wafhlng Machine.
THIS highly useful Machine is found By
i ,,;anca RI excel anv hithertOt IN

THLS highly useful Machine is found by
j. experience to excel any hitherto IN
use. 1t will wash as many cloaths {by the
assistance Of one person) in an hour as can
be washed in whole day, without the pos
sibility Of injuring, fretting or tearing the
most delicate article, and with less than half
the quantity of soap. 1t occupies very little
more space than the common wash-tub, and
with the least care will not create any slopor
wet-the construction is very simple and at
tended with little expence.s A further de-
scription of its qualities is now deemed UNI
necessary, as it, presumed none will pur-
chase witho out Examining il.
We the subscribersadc hereby certify that
we have found, on trial. the above named
Machine to answer fully the above descrip-
ton. Given under our hands this sth day OF
Mayx A. D. 1909.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
! ROBERT GRAY,
HAS JusT RECEIVED
The following new Song.

ser re MUSIC
The Layof Love, written by ]. 3. LEWIS.
d. The music composed BY Pr. ] Clarke
[ce25 cents,
he Home of my Heart, a Ballad, sung
NJ. lpsledan, and composed by Mr. =.
elps. FFice IS cents.
Twice Forward, fayorite Cotillion, a
pied TO the new song of No, no, no, II
t.be 50. Price 25cents.
The Days that arc gone, Ballad, with an
Compartment for the plane forte, compo-
! by Dr.. Clarke. Price 81 10 cents.
On beautiful Butterfly, burnt in bal
pm. Price IL 10 cnts.
Euna e.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
June Is.
Iohn Gardner Laid,

Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Palncestreet
IVharf-
Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads
MoIasses, West-India, and New-Englan
Rum in do.
Hollands Gin and French Brandy in pipes.
Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines.
Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-
sh,,lan. and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half,
andquartcr chests.
case black Perslans.
9 barrels Caroline Indigo.
90 crates liverpool cream-colored & blue
edged Ware assorted.
Best Black Pepper in Bags:
Snar,nacat, Mould, and Mould and Dlpt
Tallow Candles in boxes.
Brown Soap in boxes-Cod-tlsh IN CO.
Reef. Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrlngs
"a barrels. 4:4.. E
Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides,a quantity
Soal .eather, Mems, Womens' ana Chlidrehs1s
shoes of various descriptions, a few packages
&c White Rolls and German Checks, Russia
sbeetinps and Diapers, Russia and Ravens
TncL India Cotton Of different kinds. Nan
Leens. so pieces coarse Irish Linens, writ
nr and Wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse
Salt, Cordage. Flax, Glue, quahtity OF -
negar. 900 tons Plaster Paris, ana ~ ions
Russian Hemp, &c. &c.
January ------
FOR SALE,
Mrs. La1u's FARM, near thaS toyn.
o,rJ.N f.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
VOL Ix.l
Sal<s At Nsndas.
Dn cSSiy mr. 1RE SOLD

~ = wILLBE SOLD ,nd
he Vcndue Store, coiiio1 = A-''S
~ Water streets. q,
|. u,x;<t, q Dry r, Gods. Groceries, &c.
e vs.ss 49, of which will be expressed IN
r ;i',s e the day--All kinds OF goouss
HE Di''a o.. 81 limitation and the prices Oh
|s' -, re established, can at any tine %
Ehlea Il nd : purchased at the lowest limitation
|icwce a'o ~ S M
|na pl'ssS' r. MarStcller. ". M.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
MILITARY LANDS.
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
On sviH be exchanged for PROPERTY in Aleaan--
dria.orits vicimty,
a Warrant for 600 acres OF Land,
Granted by the state Of Virginia for Military
services during tho revolutionary war. This
land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to
be amongst the best in the state. 1t Will be
sold great bargain. Apply to
John Longden.
May Is.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
Ten Dollars Reward.

RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, about
six weeks since, anegro woman named LID
by. ABOUT S feet 4 or 5 inches high, she la
a black likely woman, has remarkable thin
lips and her nose is not fiat, has lost most OF
her fore teeth, she had variety OF cloathlng
not recollected. 1t is supposed she IS TURK
ing about. Alexandria as her husband hves
with Mr.. Robert Anderson. She is very
noted woman In this town having llVea WIN
il few years in several families before
bought her. The above reward VIII be PAID
for apprehending and securing her IN jail SO
that / get her again. and reasonable charges
Ii brought home.
Peter Sherron.
June lS d2W
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
E. Dulin.
diff
June g..
NOTICE.

TN pursuance of the decree OF the non. the
/ circuit court of the district OF Columbia
forthe county Of Alexandria, the subscribers
viii proceed to sell at public sale on the pre-
misses on Saturday the first day OF July next,
for ready money, that three story BRiCh
HOUSE situate on the south side OF Prince
street, between Fairfax & Water streets, ior-
,nerly occupied by Adam S. Swoope, deceas-
ed.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-06-22
THURSDAY, JUNE %, 1909.
MOLASSES..

20 hogsheads RETAILING MoLAS-
SEES, for sale by
Joseph Vaudeville,
Corner Of King and Fairfax streets
June 10.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31

! The Coiam6.a& Dttst;sf, well conducted
and excellent paper, printed at Bossoa, has
lately very vigorously paragyaphized the
"far,asrs Erehaggs Bank," and the infamous
circumstances attending the same. The Re-
port OF the committee on the subject TO the
Legislature OF this state is now publishing in
that psper. From their paper Of May lowe
extract the following paragraph:
The letter in our FIRST page, dated Boston, Dec. 10,
1903" stated to be written by Dexter Ia the Pgisi-
dent, &o9 ct Farmers Exchange Bank, is worthy of
particular notice lie says "Iny persons efbre,ersv
and resseiatidiy hare e6ered "a any sog pss-
si6c 10 defea me sscnoas esn5notisn ef men, sho ave
considered 10 be contemplate si naa6er and charae-
ter" This observation is made in allusion to men, Who
though consulting only their interest have aided
in rendering an essential service to the publick, by
forcing runs, and thereby putting period to the ex-
is,crce of this Institution OF vleness Again, UAen
ssas a at fhe bank could preecire ho.s could
use on additional sam ef ov bills 10 De safe and
beaefciGi 10 the bark Consequently said nofhiy to
you me subject nos nd Mey may only bc beSefc
io ba moy b. The means Of restoring the bank 10 entire
cred and placing a safe foundation. ffkesejirs
Deg yent fH up tie blank bis noy send roh sishou
ce Ro,ne's delay" Here is complete picture Of nice
Gitfce on the side and Of consunmate ignoraars
OF human nature on the other. When Dexter was at
the bank, he avoided SAYING any thing concerning an
additionable supply bills fearing no doubt that he
should be too closely questioned relative tn his ntcn
tons brt, Immediately makes a most pressing de-
demand, BY letter. stufng the President with an idea,
that drinking more vine would make him sobcr--that
is stosay-by circusting few hundred thousand dols
more Of their bills without resources, would place the
bank on firm, ueyy .Era foundation The President
believed IL.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31
TAKE NOTICE.

VX1E the Subscribers, being by the Hon.
Wv Court of Probate for the town or
Soufh-Kinysfown, appointed Commissioners
TO receive, cx.minc and adjust the claims of
the creditors against the estate of JONA-
THAN CARPENTER, late Of South-Kings-
fosvn, Yeoman, deceased, represented insol-
vent--hcrcby give notice, that six months
from tho date hereof arc allowed to the cred
itors Of said Estate to bring in and prove
their respective claims and that we will att
tend at our respective dwellings for that pur-
pose. NICHOLAS NORTHUP.
DANIEL STANTON.
All persons indebted 10 said Estate, are re-
qucsted to make immediate payment to
TIMOTHY CARPENTER, .ddministrdtor.
-kingsfonfh, Aerff 10, 1909. TMaL1