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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07
Healing Springs.
Mrs. ABERCROMBY.

- ESPECTFULLY notifies the pubic,
IN that having taken the HEALING
STRINGS for the present season, in the
lower end of Louisa County, thirty ihrss
miles above Richmond, ON the old mountain
road, is prepared to accommodate such
company as may wish to resort ,hi,her Ell
ther for health or pleasure, during the
summer aud autumn months. The very
recent proofs of the efficacy of those wa
tiers in removing the disorder, that has so
fatally prevailed about Richmond and ma
ny other parts of this and the adjacent
states, meaning the DIARRHOEA or
BOWEL COMPLAINT, win the sore
mouth, as also TETTER aud RING.
WORMS, SCURVEY, aid every kiad
of CnsEeous disorders, give them q
decided preference over any other mi.
neral water in this state, by sundry persons
OF experience, who have attended AL the
watering places of the upper country, ia
search OF health, and cure for most ofthe
complaints above mentioned. The water
oi this spring rs q strong chalybeate, and
never fails 10 strengthen and give a tone
to the stomach and restore los, appetite
in The shor,est time imaginable are vn.
il'ditSu W f9i
situation, being surrounded vi h G0e groves
and in plentiful and agreeable neighbour
hood.--The charge for board will be One
Guinea per week for Ladies and Gen;le.
men, and half price Tor children aud ser-
wants {; and extensive Pas;urage and s,a-
biss gratis, and nine pence a gallon for
grain.
Mrs. ABERcRoMBY pledges herself that
no exerilon on he's part shall be wanted to
render comfort and pleasure 10 her board-
ets, and relies on her own merits for their
patronage.
az Mr.. ABERcRoSfBY will himself con-
tinue to TEACH MUSIC in Richmond.
Healing Springs, June 10Th, 1909.
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The Two following TRACTS OF
LAND, lying on James river, in
the County OF Powhatan.
THAT LARGE ESTATE called FELL
Il MEAD, at present occupied by Mr..
James Tucker.
The plantation INN ediateiy 6eiow IL, now
In the occupancy OF Mr.. David Mead.
Also, The Tract of Land, called the old
Courthouse Tract, in the county of Powha-
tan, lying on Deep Creek, aud now occupi-
ed by Mr.. William WiIburn.
These Lands, will, without reserve, be
rented to the highest bidder, at Powhatan
Courthouse, or the 10Th of July next, tbeing
the first day of the court) unless before pri.
vately reuted.-Apply to
JAMES CARTER, Goochlmd,
NEIL M'COULL, or
JOHN St. JOHN, N''""'Oiu'
April S0th, 1909. wtdr
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07

General Assembly, begun and held q, the Capitol
in the city OF Richmond. on Monday the syeo"d
day of December, in thc year of our Losd, one
thousand eight hundred and five. and OF The
Commonwealth, the thir.eth
AN ACT giving further time 10 the propriesors
of certain lands. forfeited for the nOn-paymens
OF taxes. TO re ieem the same.
CPassed Febsuery lst, 1861
ID it enacted by the General Assembly, That
- theproprie,ors oflands forfeited to, and ves-
ted IN The commonwealth, BY the non payment eff
taxes, agreeably TO the act. entitled. " An act
more eifectually TO provide for the payment of
taxes upon lands within this commonwealth"
may redeem the same by paying into the treasury
of this commonwealth, on or before the FIRST day
of March, in the year eighteen hundred and sc
ven, all arrears OF taxes due thereon
This act shall commence and be in force from
and after the passing thereof
A Copy from the RolI.-Teste,
J.PLEASANTS, jr. Keeper
otthe Rolls.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07
LAND for Sale.
TNyIEL BE SOLD, to the highest bid.
w der, OH the 18th day of July next,
I he Tract of Land.


Wherein The laie David Owen, dec. Iiy.
ed containing as Acres, lying in Pow
haian Couniy, about four miles from the
courthouse. There are t~o settlements on
this land, on each OF which is good or
chard, from Which considerable quantity
OF excellent cyder is annually made. The
quality oil We land is such as usually 10 be
found In the neighboThood il will be divi.
ded into two los, or sold in one, as may
De mos' Conducive to The interest Of the es.
tate. The termswill be 500 dollars paid or
tie day Of sale, 500 dollars in six months
and the balance 10 two equal annual pay
rents. Bond with approved security, aud
a deed OF trust on the land will be reunir.
ed OF he purchaser, the bonds to carry in.
crest f'om the da'e If not punelually paid.
Possession given the first day of Decem
Der next, with the privilege of sowing small
grain the 6rst day of September next. Mr..
GEORGE OWEN, living on the land, will
shew 1t 10 those who wish to view il.
JOSEPH MAYO, Ez'r.
Of the las. Will and Testament o.
DAVID OWEN, decd.
Powhatan County, 5th June, 1909. VS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07
A Pair of Horses Stolen.
20 Dollars Reward.
CTOLEG from the commons of Manches-
- ter, on Thursday night sth inst.
A Pair Of Black Horses.

One BROWN BLACK, very thick set
and well made, his left hind foot white-The
other jet or deeh black, of rather slender
make, both nearly the same age, 8 or years,
and about FIVE feet high ;--they pace, trot
and gallop, aud run we'll in harness. i
will give Ten Dollars Reward, with rea-
sonable expences, to any person delivering
them to me, or five Dollars tor such infor.
nation that get them again--S Twenty
Dollars for the apprehension and conviction
OF the Thief
CORNELIUS BUCK.
Manchester, 18th June, 1909. (tf.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07
Valuable Property
FOR SALE,

PURSUANT to deed of trust executed
l. to Us, by John M. Syme, of the county
Of Hanover, for the purpose of satisfying all
debts for which he is bound for his father,
and his own debts; we shall, on Tuesday
the first day of August next, if fair, if not,
the next fair day, upon the premises, pro
coed to sell, four hundred and sixty three
acres, (by late survey of prime and va.
luable Land, adjoining the town of New
Castle, upon Pamunky River, and the ferry
across that river. Also, ELEVEN NE
IGROES, consisting Of men, women, bows
and girls, all the stock of Horses, Cattle.
Hogs. Sheep, and implements of Husband-
ry, &c. conveyed by the said instrument.
Such title as we hold as trustees will be made
the purchaser or purchasers, AID possessi-
on of the land given at Christmas, with the
privilege of seeding wheat this fall. The
terms OF sale will be one third cash, one
third in six months, ADD the balance in
IL months, from the day Of sale Interest
will be expected upon the distant payments.
Bonds with approved security win ae re-
quired of the purchasers of the. personal
property, aud bonds with deeds Of trust
upon the land and ferry of the respective
purchasers, The land, Sc. will be she wn
by Mr.. WIN CUFNIEGHhM, living in New
Castle, or either of the Mr.. SYKES. to a.
ny person wishing to view the prenj ses -
Creditors. viii be allowed to purchase. and
their claims discounted.
According to Mr.. John M. Syne's noti +.
hcatIon above, we or either of us, will re.
ceive the amount of any claim, and il is our
wish that they be made known prior to the
day of sale.
There are some previous liens upon this
property, or some of il, to secure certain
debts, which will be first paid, according
TO their several dates. Proposals for any
part of the above property will be received
by, either the trustees prior to the sale.
BENJAMIN OLIVER, ir.
WIN. CUNNINGHAM.
SAML. RICHARDSON'S.
New Castle, June 9Th, 1909. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07
Fluvanna County,
May Quarterly session, 1909
James Cole, Plaintiff ,
AcAruzT Ls

May Quarterly session, 1909.
James Cole, Plaintiff
AGAINST In
Joshua BARLEY and Gerry.
James Payne, Defendants,
TINE Defendant Barley, moi having en-
/ tered 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 Inhabitant of this Country On the
motion Of the Plaintiff by his counsel, IL IL
Ordered, that the said Defendant BARLEY
do appear here on OF before the first day
of the next Quarterly term and answer
the Plaintiffs bill aud that copy Of this
order be forthwith inserted in one of the
Richmond newspapers and continued fol
two months successfully, and another copy
posted at the front door OF the courthouse
Of this county.
a copy,)--Teste,
JOHN TIMBERLAKE, Jr. d. c
(stw.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07
II L MIN G'S
Nc7u Virginia Justice,

CONTAINING
The Duties of Justice of Peace, sc. toge.
iher with a variety of useful precedcnts
adapted 20 the laws now in force. A lso.
forms of cCnveyanciag, such as deeds of
bargain and sale, lease aud re.lease, inert.
gage, trust, SSs,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07

HAVlNG executed a deed of trust to
4 Benjamin Oliver, jr. William Cum
ningham, and Samuel Richardson, convey
ing certain property therein mentioned, to
them, for the purpose ofmaki.g sale there
of, in order to discharge all deets for which
am bound for my father, and my own
debts,-lt is therefore my wish that all such
creditors may as soon as possible, make
their respective claims known to the above
named gentlemen, thatthey may know how
far to carry the sales, which will take place
the 1st of August next.
JOHN M. SYME..
18th June, 1909. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07

dred b0nnds damages.
HE pluries capias awarded in this
cause having been returned that the
defendant is nor found: Ii is therefore
ordered. that the said defendant do appeai
aece on the second Monday in June next
And if he do not so appear judgment vii
be rendered againai him for the damage.
aforesaid and co,ts OF the suit And it is
further ordered that copy of this orde,
be Published al three successive court days
al the door of he court house ofthis couu.
~, and also three ,im=s III one of tbs
Richmond news papers.
"a copy,)
JOHN POINDEXTER, elk.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07
Land for Sale.

QY virtue of a deed of trust bearing date
- the 25th day of March, eighteen hun
dred and seven, executed by Carter Viii.
kerson and Sally his wife, to the subscri-
bers as trustees. for the purpose of securing
a sum of money therein mentioned, to be
due to William Bradley, Viii be Sold, at
Cumberland courthouse, on Mond Y, the
Oath day of July next, being court day, a
Tract ofLand,
In the deed conveyed, containing $50 acres,
lying in the said county of Cumberland,
near the courthouse, and adjoining Thomas
Ho5son's tract of land, on which the court
house stands. According to the provisions
of am act, entitled an act concerning execu-
lions and for other purposes the subscri-
pers will convey the title 10 the purchaser
or purchasers, as vested nthen as trustees
only.
John G. Daniel.
Thu mas III. Walton.
Cumberland, 10th June, 1909. tdsp
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07

GeHeral Assembly, begun and held At the Capitol
in the city of Richmond. on Monday the irst
day of December, in the year OF our Lord. one
thousand eigh, hundred and six, and of the
ormonwealfh, the thirty-hrss
AN ACT TO amend act. entitled, "An act
n.ure effeaually to provide for the payment of
taxes upon lands within this commonwealth.
Passed 20sh January, 1901
DE it enscted by the General Assembly, That
- when the taxes on any tract or parcel of land
shall have heretofore remained, or shall hereaf
ter remain unpaid for the space of two years. such
trac, parcel ofland shall be forfeited TO the COM
monweaith, and shall not be subject 10 location
Provided nevertheless, That The tract or parcel
OF land aforesaid forfeited, shall be subject 10
the redemption of the former rightful and pro.
per owner At any time within three years after
such forfeiture shall have accrued, upon pay ment
OF the taxes due thcreupon, according the fol.
lowing rules. TO wit That if the said taxes shall
be paid in the first year after such forfeiture shall
have accrued, there shall be paid an in,eres, Of
twenty. five per centum per annum on the amount
of the SAID sxes from the time they became due,
Till paid. IT the said taxes shall be paid in the
second year after such forfeiture shall have &C
crued, there shall be paid interest OF fifty per
centum per annum on the amour OF taxes due a.
foresaid If the said taxes shall be paid in The
third year after such forfeiture shall have accru.
ed, there shall be paid an interest of one hundred
per centum per annum, as aforesaid: Provided
also, Tina, nothing in eais shall be SO constru-
ed as TO affect the rights of infaps, femes covert.
or persons of uasound mind. until one year after
the disabilities shall have ceased, On their paying
al taxes due, with an interest thereupon Al the
ra'e of Ten per centum per annum On the amount
due as afore aid
All acts aud parts OF acts coming within the
purview Of thi, act, are hereby rep'aed
This act shall commence and be IN TO- &C from
and after the first day of March mex.
Copy from the Roll-Teste,
]. PLEASANfS, jr. Keeper
OF The Rolls.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-07-07
IN COUNCIL,

January 90, 1909.
PROPOSALS will be received by the Exc
cutive for manufacturing three hundred
and ninety Rifles during the present year. be-
ing the number directed by law TO be provided
annually, including the deficiency of last year.
Extract from the miputes.
DAM. l.. HYLTON,
Clerk OF the Council.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
LANDING

LANDING
Fronthe sloop Ranger, Captain Campbell
and for sale by
Lawrafon and Fowle,
80 tons Plaster Paris
20 barrels Ncw-England Rum
100 kegs Salmon
4 chests Hyson Tea
80 coils Grass Rope
5000 yards Tow Cloth
SO casks Goshen Cheese, of a~superior
IN STORE,
900 weight Green Coffee
Is hcgsheads and % barrels Muscovado
Sugars
10 chests Young Hyson Tea, of supe-
rior quality.
so cases Florence Oil, L. bottles each
100 bolts Ravens Duck
100 reams Writing Paper.
30 barrels Tanners Oil y
casks Sperm Oil
pipes 18th proof Alicant Brandy
puncheons Jamaica Rum
200 barrels Mess No. & No. Beef
so barrels Prime Pork
$50 boxes Brown Soap
casks Timothy Seed
so boxes Cod Fish
so Do. No. l * Chocolate
10 barrels Salmon
10000 lbs. Soal Leather
80 packages Shoes different qualities
30 casks Bellona Cunpowder
case German Checks.
WANTED,
1000 bushels clean Rye, for which Cash
will be given.
Apply as above
Dec s.: - $50
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
MILITARY IMNDS.
FOR SALE,

Or VIII be trehangsd for Proi1erty IN 1lea'G's-
drie Or its y'ieinify,
A Warrant for SOS acres Of Land,
Grained by tho state of Virginia for Military
services during the revolutionary war; Inns
and lies in the state Of Ohio, and is said 10
be amongst the best IN the state. 1t will be
sold great bargain. Apply to
John Longden.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
Five Dollars kewGrds

RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living
in Alexandra, a negro boy, OF yellowlsh
complexion, called JOE PAIN, about l6 year.
&c are-had ON when he went away pair OF
home spun pantaloons, mixed With blue black
and white, and generally wore them without
on .nenders tied round his waist with string .
L kewise, had on blue cloth reuhdaoole
Jacket think it probable that ne may nave
Changed them. He is apt to be impudons
when spoken TO and speaks very quick It's
supposed he is at present lurking about the
nayy ward, though he is frequently In Alex
'As' : Catharine Dade.
psssgb.gr ~
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
GO DANCING.

MR.. GENERES will open hrs fsraetistng
Epenings on SATURDAY next, the 9Th In
slant, at six O'Clock, and invites his present
and former Pup1Ls to favor him with their
company.
November S. ~
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1909.

On THURSDAY next, at eleven O'Clock,
will be sold, for cash, on the premises,
A Lot. of Ground, together
with all the improvements thereon, situated
on the west side OF Royal street, between
King auds2rnce streets.
Hannah Adams,
Exccutrix of SamuelAdams.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
NOTICE.

mp S. Eyfnuch inconvenience anu u i'i'o
cessaw cxpence results from the present
mode of collecting the contributions OF the
rnsn,bers : which annually diverts consider
a aL mart 81 those contributions from the uses
las which they were Notwithstanding indi-
yiduals with heavy costs, and greatly oe-
laws the collections, to ti,c injury OF the cre-
tlit of the society, the general meeting al
their last annua, session, applied TO the legls-.
la,nre. 10. authorisc more certain expeditl-
,ious, and less expensive mode OF COLLECTION
Their application was rejected, under ,s s an lm
,n;ehe not approve this act of their proxies.
s Having been informed that, similar pro-
.nosi,;on will be submitted to the consideration
Of Of the next general meeting and be-
<l;ev;ny some amendment In that respect ne
esssary to the prosperity Of the institution, =
have thought i: proper 70 give this public no.
stice thereof.
S. GreelhloW, ?. a.
s November ~. osl tusI1e1:
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
N o T I c E.

THE. subscriber having experienced In
g;nrv and inconvenience from persons tres
passing on his land in Fairfax county, COM
monty known by the name of Mount Hy01a--
Notice is given and all persons are hereby
warned from hunting, shooting, or trespas-
s;nr on the sad tract of land, as offenders
viii be dealt with agreeable TO law.
John c. Vowel.
Fairfax County, Dec. rs.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
Notice is hereby given,

THAT petition viii be presented TO
the general assembly of Virginia at the'r
next session, by the President and Directors
gofthe Litt,e, Riuer Turnpike Company, to
PASS an ACT au.horising them 70 procure !:
wood, gravel and stone for the purpose OF
repairing the Turnpike Road, in the man
ncr in which they are authorised to procure
such materials for making said road by the
act CIR Incorporating the Little RIVER ! ufa =
pike Company. iNs.s -
Nov, %. CIV
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SAMUEL IEPSON

Takes this method to acquaint the citizens
of Alexandria that he has Just opened MAJ
Store ana fanutaetery, in the shop formerly
occupied by MIR. M'Muns, at the corner OF
Prince and Fairfax street, where he intends
keeping general assortment OF ladies, gen.
t!emen, and childrens fashionable Hats, made
of the best materials. The strictest attention
will be paid to those who wish to purchase.
November %. f'ee
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
The Subscriber

The SubSCrlDer
Has received the following articles:
New Orleans and St. Croix Sugars ct the
FIRST quality $50
Mississippi Cotton Of the first quality :.
Cogniac Brandy, St. Croix Rum, Holland
Gin
s E;:;:; Particular Madeira VINE,
y Superior Claret in ease.
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson, TEAS.
Tyson Skin,
Souchong,&
Bohea
Res, Green Coffee in bags and barrels
Gunpowder
P.B. Patent Shot, from B. B. to No. ,
{ Mould Shot, l.. and S S. g.
Salt Pere, double refined
Spanish FIotant Indigo
i Copperas of the lst quality 49,
Fresh Nutmcgs
Pimento and black Pepper,
Demi johns,
With general assortment OF GROCE-
RIES, and as usual, old Jamaica Spirits,
Peach Brandy, and old Port wine in bottles.
The above articles will be sold very low ~
the wholesale or retail.
TO RENT,
A convenient and we'll finished BRICK
HOUSE, at the upper end of King street.
James Sanderson.
Nov 3, 81.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
December I. -
ROSE HYL { FOR SALE.

This healthy, beautiful, and well improved
SEAT is now offered for sale.
1t contains 100 acres, $50 of which are IN
wood. No land is better adapted to the use OF
PLASTER Of Paris, and there is some very yalu-
able meadow land uponit.
For terms apply to w. H., Foote, esq. upon
the premises, or to the subscriber IN Charles
county, Maryland.
Benjamin Dulany, Jun.
RSenfeuier a. u
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-07
Sales at Kendas.

onvcryT Tuesday and Friday,
MIL BE SOLD
A the Vendue Store, corner OF Prince and
Water streets.
A Ksrisi7 Of Dry Goods, croesr'ts, &C.
Particulars ofwhich will be expressed IN
the bills Of the day---All kinds OF goods
which arc on limitation and the prices OF
which are established, can at any time De
viewed and purchased at thclowest Limitation
ana prices.
p G.. Matstellcr. ". NJ.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-08-03
PUBLIC AUCTION


To be sold, at public auction, at Northum-
berland court house, in the county OF Nor
cumberland, and state of Virginia, on
TUESDAY, the fifth day of September
next, at eleven O'Clock, in the forenoon,
Five contiguous Plantations,
dmoxntine together to about 27oo .Acres,
IN ITUATE on the river Potomac, and
~ within about three miles OF the court
house. These estates formerly belonged 10
Pre:lev Thornton, Esq. and are the same on
which he lived. They have never been seen
bv either of the subscribers but 1t is under,
stood. that about 1900 acres OF them are as
valuable low grounds as any on the river, and
a considerable part thereof heavily umbered
The uplands consist OF about looC acres, ana
the whole is well calculated for the production
of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy. and small
grain of all kinds, in great abundance. ne
waters are said to abound with excellent
fish, oysters, and wild fowl. The water Carl
riaee is easy and convenient to Norfolk, ba-
tiniore, Alexandria, and the city OF wash
ineton and as these estates possess several
good mill seats, with an abundance of water,
and plentiful supply Of timber, they must
be very valuable.
The premises will be shewD to persons in
cliniDg to purchase, by Col. James Moore,
who lives on them, or by Samuel Blackwell,
ESQ. who lives near to them; and the terms
of payment may be known sufficient time
before The sale, by applying to either OF them,
or to the subscriber in the city OF Philadel-
phia. ,r.u,c
June .-ls) a's
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-08-03
A GREAr BARGAIN.

THE subscriber wishing to remove to the
western country, will sell the FARM on
which he resides in Fairfax county, II miles
from Alexandria, from George Town fer
ny, sand about the same from the Potomac
bridge crossing to the city Of Washington
in healthy, agreeable neighborhood, con-
tanning about 47oacrcs, on whichis 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, togethe, with
different other fruit trees, a 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 application to Mr. john DuLIN, adjoining
the said farm, or the subscriber on the pre-
misses.
E. Dulin.
June 9. diff