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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
MRS. ANNE FIYxR.

. MRS. ANNE FITER.
No 10Y, Green-sfyeet. Ola town. Baltimore,
Being ever DESTROYS of rendering assistance 70
my fellow creatures. AZ far as my abilities will
Kermit, and also give additional credit to DIR
TlSSOTT'S COUT AND RHEUMATIC
DKOfS, which from their powerful efficacy I
have received such surpsising benefit are the on.
" motives for my Offering a statement of nv case
to the public, under the following attes,ed sfida
VT.
Upwards OF FIVE years had been afflicted with
Rheumatic paiEs, which were seated priucioal,v
IN my IONS, shoulders, and right arm which
at last lost the use OF, so Mat for consid.ra-
BILE time, i could not lift IL to my head AZ ore
period II consned me to my bed in which couId
not turn without assistance and Fl ON the yiolent
and sgonising pain in my ioiRs, my cries could Of.
ten be heard by the neighbors. Every rer edy tina,
Gould think Of, or prescribed by my friends were
tried also had medical assistance botu Freuct,
ana Englsh but they gave relief only Tor the
moment, so that despaTed of ever being cured
and had resigned myself 10 be a cripple during
ME, when was advised By friend 10 maize
trial OF DIR. TISSTT'S GOVT {s' RHEUMA-
IIC DROPS accordingly applied at Loves
Drug and Patent Medicine Store, NJ. IS sion
OF the Mortar. Centre Market-spaee. wners I
purchased bottle for two dollars from, which
do positively declare, received more h,nes,
tnan had f'om all the remedies ATTEMPTED foy
Yeas past but fearing relapse. | procured
another bottle and was perfectly .eGeved.
ANNE FIFER,
oworn oeiore me this I7th day Of Novem-
Der iooS. JAMES WILSON.
Witness, Jame' Norris. Jun.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
DR.. TABB's

Natures Restorative BaIsanic Cordial
Tse certificates attached to the bills which
inclose each bottle of the above medicine.
are from characters of respectability, On
whose testimony the fullest confidence NAV
be placed by those who labor under com
plants ct the Gout, rheumatism, &c, also
those OF consumptive habits, general debi-
ny OF the nerves aud VARIOUS other COM
plants incident to the hsman body,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
NOTICE.

HEREBY forewarn all persons from credit
4 ing my wife Ann clopton Lightfoot, on my
account, as an determined rot TO pay any
debts OF her oontractine-shc having left my
bed and board without any provocationi al
so fore warn Ill persons frun. harboring her, as
Shall prosecute such TO the utmost risor of
the law.
VIM. Lightfoot.
Chames City. May 6, 1909. 6tp
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
C. RIDcELY, of Hampton.
CERTIFICATE or

Mr.. THOMAS cAMPAgLL, Harness maker.
1t would be an aa of injustice to withhold nv
testimony of the salntary effects of DIR. Ti.so,t's
Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as have experca-
ced very unequivocal instance OF their virtue
and efficacy. wal affected with two severe at
tacks Of what is usually called dead palsy, from
which partially recovered but was obliged 10
use ofnlches TO aid me in walking when left
home, to this were joised violent Rheumatic
pans, the result Of the affection, and had fear-
ed the disorder would accompany me thse' life,
but provldentiaily was recon mended to apply at
@. Doboin and Murphy's for Dr. Tisso,t's Drops,
and alter using only one bottle. found myelf per-
fecty loeraie ed from my disorder, and am now,
thank God as free from pain as if sever had
been affected; finding this medicine operae SO
powerfully on myself, determined to apply it
internally to my child IA boy only eleven months
old who was then reduced almost to skeleton.
with the bowel complaint, after admini,erin
1t tour or i've times 10 hum, his complaint was
entirely renoved, and he is now recovering his
strength with great rapidity.
Signed,
THOMAS CAMPBELL.
Baltimore mly % 18f)6.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
FOR SALE.

DY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to US
- by Sherwood Fowler, of the county of Cum
berland, VIII be SOLD, to the highes, bidder,
on the premises, on Saturday the tenth of June
next,
100 Acres of LAND,
PART Of the tract whcreon the said Fowler now
resides, or so mu n thereof as will be sufficient
to pay debt das John Chafin, with cost and in.
tetsst.
SAYMUR WRIGHT aad
JOHN WOODSON, Trustees.
May 11sh, 1909 sw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
DIR. TISSOTT'S
CELEBRATED
Gouf ey Rheumatic Drops.

n CERTAIN cure for Govt, Rheumatism.
n LuHbago, weakness Of the joints. and ali
KINDS OF Sp,ams; for 3 se,S. be- sncy Of ever en-
long standing, and for The stone AMI gravel. i.
Is perhaps the most active, penetrating, and ef.
fectual remedy in the world IN ;hc cram, and
all kinds OF pains IN the head, face and bod,. !,
is without an equal.
Tbis medicine (which justly Gains pre- EN-.
nence over ali others. as being decidedly adam
ted for the speedy removal of these con,pla;nr:
above men'ioned] owes It's discovery to he ce.
!ebrated Tissott physician of mot exalted en-.
infnee IN his profession, and is chiefly the sx-
tract OF an herb, peculiar to Europe, to whose
powerful, healing, restorative and baisamic ca,
ittes, this great man, by the administering. ow.
ed auch of his fame.
ltis peculiarly excellent for most dis orders At
tending warm climates, and Keeps for any length
OF iimex Bottles, at two dclsrs each with CO.
pious direction. The following are 4 few. of
the many respectable certificates, which the pro-
prietor has in his possession.
CE ~T1FICATE OF
CENTRAL nIpS ELY. of Hamilton.
certify, thar having received a blow on nv
knee, which produced severe pain and swelling.
l was advised 20 apply DR.. TIssott's Gout and
Rheumatic Drops, and On bathing the part W IN
them only few times, agrceaby TO the direct.
tons, they effected perfect cure. AZ ano,h.r
time my wrist was affected with Rheumatism to
such degree as rendered ny hand 70 the ii ne
useless @hen on making application OF the sans
remedy IN like manner, the disorder in the course
of % hours was entirely removed.
Therefore from the experience have had
of the efficacy of said medicine, consider i, a,
benehcent act to recommend it in similar case, to
others.
signed,
C. RIDGELY. of Hampton.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
THOMAS CAMPBELL.
Baltimore July %, 1906.
CERTIFICATE OF

Nm. THOMAS KKLso, Butcher.
About three weeks since was mos, visIentiv
attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my
whole frame, in SO severe manner as not TO be
able to turn in my bed withour assistance, pro.
ceeding, suppose from severe cold ON being
advised by friend TO apply DIR. Tissott's Gout
ana Rheumatic Drops / accordingly Obtained
frem the agents, (Messrs. 6 DobbIn and Muir.
Phy) two bottles, The application of which (nu-
der God have perfectly restored my health /
am therefore induced with confidence to recon-.
mend this r1cdicine as a certain cure for the a.
ooys disorder.
Signed,
THOMAS KELs0.
Baltimore, July % 1906.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19

Among apIlfh are
caIintz and Callicoss Bumbazs,tes and Bum.
~ 4 90 Can.byics. bazeeDs.
ca figured do. Calimapcos & Duroys
60 p ~ Laced, do. Fine Baftas and other
O. * 4 vein'd, do. India Cottons,
4-4a7.8 colored, do. Cotton and Linnen
Ga & A. Figured Lee Checks.
no Muslin. Superhne Cloths and
a. plsir, do. do. Casimeres.
l0A 1854 & ALE Long, Square & Eagle
no Shaws. Top, Tortoise Combs
81 Mus,iu, do. Long. Square Top and
A. & Ga Null Null Dressing Horn, do.
Muslin Thread ard Cotton La
~ e O. Jaconet do. ees. Ribbons, Cotton
III g -4Book Muslin Balls in Boxes, Nuns
and hks. Thread.
Sinshams, assorted co 9-9 ~ u 7s8 Cotton
lcrs Shir,ings, Irish Ii
Rscl. Lgs'risgs. mems, Brown Hol-
Italian Silks land, Dowlas, Silk
Red. Yellow, Bynwn Umbrellas, Sewing
aud B.us Bandano Silks Of all coiors,
Hks. Pa'ent and Other Sus-
Madrass do. pcnders, Silver Wat
PYiu,gd e White Cam chss and other lew.
h,ic Shawls. eilry, silk z cotton
I)'ri les. Hosi' y, Srlit Straw
Yeow and Blue Nan Bonntts, Knives and
kms Cotton Casi- Forks PLACED and
netes. CUt Cay Buttons
PrinieA imiiss, do. do, Vest, DO.
Fsp.y Mcrsailles, Flo. Pins and Needles
,eut,nes.
AEd variety Of other articles too tedious 10
mention. al Of which we citr a. wholesale or
yetaI fo- essh or approved notes al a snort Gre
dn Country produoe taken in payment, and
wi allow good prices for j sbaceo
Ma an. 1909. "
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
HOUSES and LOrS

FOR SALE.
pY virtue of the LAST will and testament Of Ro-
- Der, Means. deceased, will be sold. to the
highest bidder, at public anc ion, on Tuesday the
23d instant, the following LANDS and TENE-
MEN rs, in the city Of Richmond, that is to
say:
Some wocd-n Houses and piece of Land op.
rosise 20 Crouch's Tavern, en- the street leading
M by the Governors
"A House and 10, upon The Basin.
A nioiety of another house upon the Basin,
and the third Of the Lot belonging OFT,
The Tenement where he testator lived, and a
naked Lot Of Land adjoining TO it.
Part OF naked Lot of Land !ying between
The dwelling house OF Augustine Davis and the
Basin.
The sale will commence at the house where
,he teseJtor lived and will be adjourned to the
other ,eneuents successfully. until The whole are
sold. Il months credit will be allowed S,e pur
ctasers to give bond and approved secu,i-y. to.
getheT with deed of tfus, upon the properly, to
ensure Pnnc.aal payment of the purchase mo :
ney.
DANIEL CALL. Ex'r of the
asst VIII and Testament Of
HossRr MEANS, decd
Richmond, May ilth. 1909. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
CAUTION

NO oout and Rheumatic Drops being known
excepting those invented by Dr Ti,,o, ill.,.
public arc requested to notice thar none are en,.
inc unless the names of DR.. Tisso,, and The nro.
prstor Henry Ward, are en- in The glass of the
bottle, and the outside cover Of each bottle sign
ed by the said proprietor himself wifi
~, Soldby II. WARD. sole proprietor, Phi.
ladeiPh:a, and at the Bookstore Of &. Pc
SAINTS, jr. Richmond.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
THOMAS KELSO.
AFFIDAVIT OF

Baltimore, July %. 1906.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-19
The Subscribers,
Take leave to inform their friends and the
pubic in general, ting, the
EAGLE TAVERN,

IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
N|lLL hereafter be conducted under the
w Immediate management of GEORGt
TURNER, they having formed III engagement
FOR this purpose. They entertain the most san
gume hopes that their unrcnitting cxertions
will entitle them to patronage aad favour.
Every comfort which necessity may require,
or which taste may suggest, viii! be procured
with ayidity and pleasure They are deter
mined, if possible, to render the BAcLg in e.
verydepartment ct their business agreeable to
their guests, and apleasant abode to the stran-
Ser.-Their solicitudc upon this score has i'm
duced them at considerable expence to make
some important changes i'll the arrangement of
the rooms. They feel great share of conf
dehce in assuring their friends that they will
meet with every convenience and attention that
house ofthis character is calculated to afford
Their Bed rooms are furnished with an entire
new set of beds and furniture, with a suit of
curtains to each, and the floors covered with
carpets.
Their stables are large and commodious
which will always be furnished with full sup.
rly OF the best Provender the country affords J
stands within twenty steps of the house. with
apump OF excellent water at the door, for the
purpose OF watering and washing the horses
They take leave further to state, that a
Co<FEt ROOM has lately been established
IN one of the rooms of the Eagle, in which the
news papers from all the principal towns on the
continent are to be seen.--With these aSlyan-
tages, and these determinations in which they
are resolved never to relax, they can bat hope
for the most hattering success.
George Turner.
James S. Smithers.
N B. The priaters throughout the United
States who now direct their papers to lanes
s Smhhers, are requested to insert the above
one week, and in future direct to TURNER and
SNITnERs.
G.. T..
J. S. s.
May LIST. 1909 (Sw)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
80 Dollars Reward.

Miller Woodson 1r. D. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
Gerard Banks,

HERETOFORE the Editor of the Virgin
L ian, has opened SCR1VTNER'S OF
FICE in the house Immediately opposite the
Market. Writing of every description will be
executed With correctness. Besides the usual
instruments which may be required, he OF
ierS 90 draw Bills Of Injunction. &C, At 4 mode
rat price.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
80 Dollars Reward.

- AN AWAY from Benjamin Mnore's in
~ buckingham County near he Cours-house,
about the ll.n of August, 1867, a NEGRO
MAN, nan'ea TOM /; h is about tweuty-nine
or th''ty years old, FIVE fee seven or eight in.
ohos high, ratfc- OF yeiowi;h complexion, has
= sca- on his light cheek, occasianed by the tooth
ache; he hu1 rather down coun,cnance when
spoken TO; and was purchased from Edward G..
1.h' of Spousylvan Counsv by Benz. NJ core
who gave him to his son William Moo-s. IF
wnom | purchased him. i is vesy p!obzb!e he
mas obtained free pass. and is Al this time in
Sio't5yivania. where l eSpcc, his relation; md
1cquaintances are. or lui king abous Richmond
'ieIan away about twelve months before his last
etopement and crossed the Blue Ritse, and was
ApPrehended in Berkeley County, 8. put in Mar.
tinsburg Jail. He may have aimed for that
course again but think il most probable fr, n,
one circumstances that he has gone below wh.re
ne was r'ised. ANY person hat viii deliver the
sad negro TO the subscriber living in Warmn-
s5e.J Nelson County, or Capt. Bcniarin NJ o e,
wing IN Buckingham Caunty, near The Court
hou:c. shal receive the absvc rewarJ. o. will
give ;weniy ID 1ilars TO any rcrson who will ap-
prehend and secure him in any jail, and give ME
such information SO that ges him again Al
masters OF vesseis are forewa:ned from CARRYING
ann GU OF the stare a. their pc.il
Robert Moore.
"''son conntr, Iaruarv ~ =, 1909 wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
Virginia {:

Virginia
At Court held for Halifax county, on Mon.
day the Goth day of December, 1908.
John Wimbish, PlainSif.0 $.
AGAINST .
Gardner Mayes and Isaac Medley, de. 20
putty sheriff for Thomas Watkins, :
sheriff of Halifax, Defendants. -
1rRE defendant Gardner Mayes, not nav.
entered his appearance and gwen Sc
carity according to the act Of assembly and
the rules OF this court, and it appearing to
the satisfa OF the court that he is nor
an inha6itant Of this state on the motion
of the plaintiff by his counsel, Ills ordered,
that the said defendant, Mayes, do appear
here on the fourth Monday in March next,
and answer the plaintiffs bill that a CO.
by of this order be forthwith inserted in
some one of the newspapers published IA
the city of Richmond for two months sue.
cessively, and posted at the front door Of
the courthouse nj this county.
a copy-Testc
SAMUEL WILLIAMS. D. c. H. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
&nd may be had at Jacob Johnson's book
store, adjoining the Markel Bio .,
P.dRT 3, or YOL. l, or
HENlNG AID MUNFORFPS
X E p O r. I S,

CONTAINING
The Decisions of the Supreme Court of APP
peals of Virginia, at the October Term,
1907, and completing the first volume.
At the same place may be had the said
volume (of Csc pages) elegantly bound, in
calf
Price to subscribers 8 5--to uon-subscri-
bers 9 6.
AZ The size Of the volsme having far
exceeded the limits at first contemplated,
(Which were 500 pages only the authors
have been induced to furnish 1t o subscri-
bers at the above price, which is consider
ably less, in proportion, than that mention
ed IN the PROSPECTUS.
GeuNcmrn VINO take these Reports in
nua.1crs. W: 3c Lermitted to return them
a. aty tin,~ withi six months, and receive
volume. ~ ,.h'ch numbers they will be
allowed The original cost in part payment
for the volu
Richmoai, Oct %, 1908. wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
Boarding for Youth.

THE. subscriber having rented a large
Il and convenient portion'of the tenement
in which the youth, composing Mr.. Gerar-
din's academy are instructed, intends boar
ding young gentlemen IN very moderate
terms. No exertion hat can be reasonably
expected, shall be omitted to render the
accommodations satisfactory. The morals
of the young boarders shall be under the
peculiar care of Mr.. Doyle, who is himself
to board with the subscriber, and Mr.. &C.
rardin likewise promises TO extend his at
tention 20 point so trg!y important.
Application to be made either at the
school, or with the subscriber.
PAUL G. Or. JONES.
anuary 10, 1909.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17

Z OST. a red Morocco Pocket Book
IL near Bysd's Ware house, containing
a Tobacco note, No. 725 .-i620- So
l47oib. OF By'd's IN pectiou, with IS dol
IN Vng ia bank mites. aud sundry other
PAPERS. boDds &c--Wboever will deliver
The Pocke, Boil with lis contents, a
Z ~. Davis's tavero, or at Byrd's Ware.
house, shall receive The stos fc@3.j
JAMES SATTERsis.. J..
i, bruafY 10. 1909. IS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
Penlfenftary Store.

'HE subscriber, Agent for the Pcnitentiary,
4 Oilers for sale the following articles, =: ma
nufacture that institution, at very low p,ces ar
whole sale and retail
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17

CONTAINING
A compilation of the several laws for the
establishment of the James river, Potow-
mac, Appomattoxa and Dismal Swamp Ca
nal Companies,
Laws concerning he Northern Neck,
Titles of acts authorizing the establishment
of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of
Toll Bridges,
A compilation of the several acts concern
ing the Mutual Assurance Society against
Fire on Buildings,
Acts and resolutions OF a general nature,
which were omitted in the revisals OF
1794, and 1908,
Laws concerning waste and unappropriated
lands on the eastern and western waters,
Laws establishing ferries,
Laws concerning the public guard,
Titles OF private and local aCls---And
A table OF fines, forfeitures, penalties and
anercenents designating such as arc 70
the use OF the commonwealth /; such as go
towards lessening the county levy such
asbelong't to individuals; and such IS are
appropriated 90 any particular obj ct.
=.=-=
WiM comhlete Hdcr TO Me Wholc.
Published pursuant to an act of the General
Assembly of Virginia, passed the seventh
day OF January, one thousand c ghi hun
drcd and seven.
last received from Philadelphia, and for
Sale at this Office few copies
rs 81, 4 "
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
Boots and Shoes.

Fair tops, back straps, SO
Ditto
Suwarrows,
Half Boots,
Plantation and light fine shoes, 1855 12s
Do. second * third qualities, 786 q 90
Negro shoes (strong) 6s q IS
Girls do. Is 4s
Boys do. $50 Csc
Childrcns' sl'oetees, So $50
Fire Buckets S42 a s 5 per pair
Brides, Sursingles, Whip thongs, Spur lea
theirs, Hame strings, Back Bands, Lead
ing, Garden, Hdmbro and Fishing lines.
ADy-of the above articles ma de TO orders
left at the Penitentiary Store, second door
above the Eagle Tavern.
ID. J. BURR
April %, 1908. Gavin 1awtf)
~ The Shoes are reduced much beioso
Tie former /trice.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17

FCH TIE gESR l6JJ.
n ONTAil,t ~; 900 ai'n-u'k, rWel page ior
~ memo rnci.'13 AVID cash az CUNTS. 81 '"rn-
oent OF ,l.- Un,frI States. cTecn'i,c. lcG.sia-
i've and irlir:uv, fclerl courts ofiay, de
partmeuts % i.a !. l.ral governments, terrific
RAJ government OF t'r q ptrJs, inter.
course with e eis~' n<.iI p'"raIc fr7.ft-
ment, ministers, cn3cls, Sc. iroW iotei.,h pow
~ Washington. uas,-otIcr. c...HlaniacNt,
coins duties On imo.H,dons drewbaci.s, boun-
t,es. custom hoJsc oi Philadelphia, warden OF
the port oRicera Of the Customs Vt t"e y. 5.
lighthouse, tables, Hc'Nc.
Thc Lades' P0cFcf- Pooh
Contains view and description Of che natural
bridge in Virginia an amwack, ruled pages
Coz roemoraudarcs sud cDl accDaids, select
p,cccs ir pra,. ti:l pJctry, nrw and celebrated
sons sd sVy"g,. ugefd r,bicS.
The above bo,,..s arc nc,ty bound in red lea
Their with Poc@t,s.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-02-17
1880 Acres Of Land
FOR SALE,

ON ENEcA CREEK, IN THE COUNTY OF
PGrDLE-oN.
y = 7ytuc of 7 seed ia trust executed b. Robert
~ ;. la. to Aicharl Gaines 20 secure the pay
aco' 80! The sum ,herciu nen'ioncd shall, on
ne seventeenth day Of M'rch neAs, before he
door Il tHe Eagle T4vc-a IN the c,9 of Rich
mo"d sen 10 the higiies, bidder, for cash the
aicFessio land, heing in one entire tract. An
objectionable title vii. oe maze TO the pa, cha
ser
HARRY GAINES, Trustee.
Jannarv I'D, 1859 IDS
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-07-11
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, from George Town fer
ry, and about the same from the Potomac
bridge crossing to the city of Washington
in healthy, agreeable neighborhood, Coz
tanning about 40 acres, ON whictlis conve-
nient dwelling house, large enough for gen.
teel family, together with all the .outhouses
suitable, all new ornearly SO an orchard of
apple trees of selected fruit, together with
different other fruit trees, proportion finn
proved meadow for the scythe, and a large
portion more may easily be made. Any per-
son inclined to purchase may know the terms
bv application to Mr. JOHN DuL1N, adjoining
the said farm, or the subscriber on the pre-
raises.
s4 4 N,,1;,,
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-07-11
Public Notice.
have by a warrant from
wv the general land office for the state OF

VK7HEREAS ! have by a warrant from
wv the general land office Tor the state o.
Virginia, located piece or parcel OF land, ly'
iny on the rorth side of Great Hunting Creek
and binding on the waters of said Greek, in;
GLIDING the place commonly known by the
name of Jones's Point, as well as other settle-
ments on said Greek, above the said Jones's
Point, which by survey that was made on
the 9TH March last, by the surveyorot ralr7
fax county, for the. state of Virginia, does
clearly prove to have been waste or vacant
land, that lay to the south of Robert Hous-
sons tract (of, 5000 acresl or In other words
Law to the south of R. Houssons n. Why w .
line or course s which said 5000 acres OF land
was conveyed to Alexander or Alexander:
MANY years ago. Therefore give public no
tice 70 all whom it may concern, that as tho
survey has been made. for some time past,and
that have compounded thereon, agreeable to
law made and provided in that case ior, the
state oesVirginia, shall in aeshort time pro.
csed to take & make use ofali the said piece.
or parcel of land which has been surveyed &
laid QUITO me agreeable to my warrants un-
less it is prcyedthat the above land was or IS
not vacant.
dot :
July 8.