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NJ OTICE-By virtue o. deed Of trust ex.
~ ecuted to us by Nichoits Durham, for the
purpose of securing the payment ofcertain debts
therein mentioned, will be sold, on Il e premises,
to the highest bidder, for cash, On he 18th day
of July, if fair. (if not) the next far day, 1.-TWO
tracts Of LAND-one on which the said Dur
ham now resides, king in The county OF Cumber-
land, cont aiming 1924 acres, more or less and
bounded by the lands Of George Holman, To-
seph Anglea and the lands Of John Macnn's es-
tate-the other also lying in the county of Cum.
bertrand, containing 21t acres and bounded by
the lands of the said Geo. Holman, Joseph An.
giea. Page r. Finny and the said Mscon's es.
tate.
TScHARNER wo0DsoN.l r.
GEORGE HOLMAN. "'''ee''
June II. w4uq
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rOMMITTED to the Jail of Halifax County,
~ on the gath ofthis Month, Negro Woman
by the name of Nancy, Runaway she says
she beiongsto Gentleman living in the state Of
North-C arolina by the name OF William Huse !:
her clothing consists nf an Ozenbrugs Shift, Cot
ton Habit Virginia Cloth} two pair Shoes, one
pair new, the other pair about half worn, black
fit Hat, several other Clothing in bundle, Cal
iioo Habit, a pair white.cotton Stockings &c
&c. Rhe owner the above Slave is requested
to come forward, prove his property, pay char
ges and take her away. ~
WIN. ROBERTS, Keeper 1n;,
June ID W.. "a
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Kay

u UNAW Az. from the Subscriber, living at
~ Scott's Ferry, Albemarle County,a negro
man. named DAVID, but has been in the habit
OF altering his n me, sometimes passing by the
name of Billy Logan. He is . small trim made
fellow. Of a dark complexion, about FIVE feet
three or four inches high, smsll sunken eyes, and
his forehead tolerably void of hair This fellow
has passed TO: free man in Augusta, but at this
time it is likely he may be in the neighborhood
OF Buckingham Court house, or Bent Creek, as
he has formerly lived with Mr.. Cheek in that
neiighborhood. Any person who may secure tie
said fellow so that may get him, shall receive
a reward of Fifteen Dollars. 't
RObERTL L. JEFFERSON
June H. w3wT
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FASHIONABLE sIL YER PLATE.

MI CRETTER, opposite CANDLES corner,
w. Main Street, respectfully informs the
Public, he has just received an elegant assort-
ment OF the most fashionable Silver Plste--to
gether with an extensive assortment of Pearl.
jet and Plated Goods, among which are, Brace.
lets with elastic bands, Breast Pins, Earrings b
Rings, Csndlesticks with or without branches.
Bread and Cake Baskets, Bottle Slides, Liquor
Stands, &c Gold, Silver and Plated EpsuIet,s.
Swords, Dirks, Plumes, Belts, &c.-He also
keeps constant supply of Spoons Of every de.
scriptIon, with variety of other articles too te.
dious to eDumerate.
N. %. Ore or two Boys Of good connections
will be taken as Apprentices 70 the above bus-
ness.
June ~ xSv
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TN CHANCERY VIRGINIA-in Rich
1 mond Hastings Court. 18th May, 1911.
John F. Price pj,,E

II N CHANCERY VIRGINIA: -tn Rich
1 mond Hastings Court. 18th May, 1911.
John F. Price, PltG
ACAtNsT,
John B. Walton & Edmond Webster and Ro-
bert Poore. cabinet makers and partners carry
ING on business under the firm of Webster and
roore Heff.
The defendant John B. Walton, not having
entered his appearance and given security, &C.
cording TO the act Of assembly, and the rules Of
this court and it appearing to the satisfaction
Of the court that he 10 not an inhabitant of this
Commonwealth, on the motion of the plaintiff
by bis counsel. II 10 ordered, that the said de-
PENDANT do appear here on the first day OF the
next quarterly court, and answer ,he bill Of the
plaintiff, and that copy Of this order be forth.
with inserted in some ne wspsper published in
the city Of Richmond for two months success
svely. and posted at the front door of the Court
house in the said City.
Copy-Tesfe,
CAL. HOWARD, d. C. r. H. C.
June y. w8w
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IN CHANcERY-Fluvaona County Court
i May 9th, 1911
James James, Co. Ph'f.


AGAINST,
William Cannon, Joseph Haden and Charles
M. bernard. De'ts.
On the Motion of the Plaintiff by his Counse
and It appearing to the satisfaction ofthe Court
that the defendant Cannon, is not an inhabitant
OF this Commonwealth, ii is therefore decreed
and ordered that the said defendant Cannon do
appear here on the first day Of August Court
next. ans wer the plaintiffs bill, and give secsri.
ty forperforming the future decree this Court,
and that the defendant Haden & Bernard do
not pay, convey away, secrete any debts by
them ewing to,oT effects in their handsof said de-
'endan, CannoI,but SO as to reserve sufhciency
thereof in their hands to pay the sum of thirty
nine pounds ten shings with interest &c and
costs of this suit ind ii ie further ordered, that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in the City Of Rich
mond and continued for two months successive
~ and posted a. the front door Of the Court.
house of this County.
A Copy este,
j. TfMBERLAKE, jr. d. C c.
JuBe7. w8wI
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Z. Courcr,.. Nfny "a. Ieli

p Convert, May Is. 1911.
FOR the purpose Of being eushlra to compij
i with arcsolution of the General Assembly
'dopted at its last session, requesting the En-.
ecutive" To cause statement to be prepared
and transmittedto the Senators aud Reprcsen-
tstives from this state in Congress, she wing Is
accurately as may be the amour, Of the unsatis-
lied claims for land belonging to the officers
md soldiers Of the Virginia line ON state estab-
'ishment--to those officers and soldiers who
were employed in the marine service Of this
rommonwealth-srd to these meritcrious per-
sons to whom special donations of land were in
ended to have been made" And in order to
ascertain also as nearl, possible the unsatis-
fled c''ms for land, of the officers and soldiers
of the Virginia line ON continental establishment.
NoTIcE is hereby given, that all persons have
ing such claims are required TO present them
TO the executive ofthis state before the goth
day OF November ext, authenticated BY such e
violence as the law now requires, and wbere
that cannot be had by the best evidence
which the nature Of the case will admit
And for the information Of those concerned, so
much Of the law as relates to auihenticstine
claims for services in the Virginia line; on con-
tihentai and on state establishment is hereuato
subjoined.
BY order Of the Executive,
VIM ROBERTSON, &C.
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IN CHANCERY~-In Chesterfield County
i court, March 18th, 1917
William Hstcbett, RaT.
Igdinsf,
Moses Baugh and jeremiah Baugh.
Der.
This day came the plaintiff by James Ro-
berison, r. bis Attorney, and il app,aringto the
satisfaction 9th court, that the defendant Mo
SEES Baugh is not an inhsbitsnt Of this Co,emon-
wealth, upon motion Of the plaintiff, II is ordered,
that the said defendant do enter his appearance
in this suit, on or before the first day Of Aug.
court ezt, and give security for performing sgch
decree as the court may hereafter make in the
premises Anda further ordered and deereed
that the defendant Jeremiah Baugh, out Of the
effects on husbands belonging to the def't Mo.
SEES Bsugh,doiretsin sufficient to.pay the pt'ffthe
sum OF 4 19s 81 with interest from the I'd day
of June 1803,till paid, Ct the costs Of this suit, &
that copy Of this order, be published IN one of
the Richmond newspapers for two months sue.
cessiyely, and posted at the front door OF the
courthouse Of this county.
a copy-Zesfe
G. PoINDgXTER, pc.
ksy ?. w5w
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NOTiCE.-Win be sold before the door Of
1 The Flour Inspector oft City, on the h
day of July, bbls. Flour, condemned for being
mkt with Corn Meal. for the benefit of the
Commonwea lth--Brsnded Nv KIN
~: JOHNSON,
Ansfeeror Of Flour.
June IL. sw
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FOR SALE

a HOUSE LOT of ground near the PeulA
n tentiary, by Abraham Douglass---S Who
has also np hand forty Thousand feet supe. or
quality white pine boards, and Pennsylvania
whiskey IN barrels, which he will dispose of on
reasonable terms.
June IL. xsw
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TO PRINTERS.

TO PRINTERS.
TOR SALE, the TYPE on which this pa
4 per is printed, BuRceo1s BaEv1ER.-
A great bargain may be had, by immediate ap-
Pile alton TO the Editor
June 2.
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BY order Of the Executive,
VIM. ROBERTSON, c. c.


- Extract from, the i0p d6ooc alluded TO.
: WHEREAS u certain bounty in Lands. hath
been engaged to the troops on continental es.
adjustment, raised BY the ordinances Of con.
vehtion, OF the hws of this commonwealth, and
to the troops upon Virginia establishment: Be
1T enacted, that the officers and soldiers of ths.
SAID troops ss we'll as the officers & soldiers t,
whom bounty in hands may, or shall be here
after allowed, by any law Of this common wealth
shall be entitled to the quantity of waste or un-
appropriated lands respectively engaged to them
by such 1aws,a commissioned officer or his heirs
upon certificate from any general officer Of the
Virginia line, or the commanding officer of the
troops on the Virginia establishment, as The case
may be, and ,ion-comnissioned officer or sol
der, or his heirs, upon certificate from the colo
mel or commanding officer ofthe Regiment or
corps to which they respectively belonged, thst
such officer or soldier hath serv ed the time re-
CURED by law, or hath been slain or died in thu
service, distinguishing particularly the time such
officer or soldier hath served, and in what regi.
ment or corps such service hath been performed,
or desth happened /; and upon making proof be-
tore any Court of Record within this common
wealth by the PERSONS own oath, or other salts.
factory evidence of the truth & autheDticity oe
the said certificate, and that the party had never
before proved or claimed his right to land for the
service therein mentioned, which proof the
clerk OF the court betore whom il hall be ma 5e.
is hereby uncovered s, required 70 endorse L
certify apon the original certificate, making an
entry or minute thereof in his order book & re-.
cordlng the same.
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N. The State Printers, in the States Of O.
bio, Kentucky & Tennessee. & the Editor of the
National Intelligencer, are requested 10 publish
the above advertisement and extract in their
papers once a week for months, & transHs
their accounts to the Executive of this state, fer
payment -
Richmond, virg- May31. wsm
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gentleman who LETT Bayonne on the 18th
ult. states, that the Spanisrds had occupied Fl.
guerra, strong and important fortress in Gaia.
lona, after an obstinate resistance the part of
the French and Italian troops who garrisoned it,
and who, to the amount of 5000. had been made
prisoners Of war.
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A cartel from Morlaix, arrived at Dartmouth
brought dispatches for Mr.. Pinkney, from the
American Charge d'Affaires, at Paris. Thev
were brought by Mr. Smith, who is TO remain in
London to transsc, the usual routine Of business
which had been delegated by NJ. Pinkney to
the American Consul General Lyman Mr..
smith sett OH yesterday for Portsmouth, where
he will ovsrtake Mr.. Pinkney, should not the
Essex have previously sailed for Amer,ca.
The contents OF the dispatches have not yet
transpired.
May 8
We are much concerned to find that the las,
nights intelligence from Windsor did not agree
with the Bulletin, which, without the ieas,
variation has Of late so repeatedly declare 4
ms majestyto be going on fayorably towards re-
coyery.
tits stated 10 letters from cadis.tba some VERY
important proceedings had lately taken place in
the Soytes, the particulars of which were but
imperIecty Known, as Strangers were excluded
curing the discussion. The dispatches bro,
w capt. Ceckburn, Of the navy, are SAID to re,
late to these transactions
The Gazette Of last night sufficiently refuies
the account circulated by the opposition. that
msssenz had advanced again, had crossed the
hgueda IN fuli force, and bad obliged our troops
70 re-cross The Goa. The first PARAGRAPH Of
Lord Wea'nstsa's dsPmrn fon Possiege.
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orr ncutra! commerce and rights---te repeste in.
'u'ung asgrcssions committed on our coasts aud C.
ven an our wa;er5--thc diplomatic fncssc praet,s
~ accredited ministers, aud the apologsts for such
utrogcs In our own country, have nh tended to make
your situation peculiarly embarrassing. But this
numerous society oil democratic republicans, have
seweu, with TIC snccrest pleasure, the pronptncss
with which you have met pacific ove,t,ircs-the firm
ness With which you have contendcd for the rights
oi your coontrymen. aud the forbcarsnee which the
Spi,,t and genius OF our government dictated.
judging from the past, they arc impel,cd to cx-
press heir entire confidence in, and reliance npon
your wisdom, brmness aud Patriotism rs executive
oi me United States, in this tryin season; and they
arc nriniy determined to support, with their ives
ana fortunes, such necessary a. Eoycrc-
ncht % their eonLtcy may adopt for the preserya-
ucn OK Their rights AID liberties, and the - omoton
OF the national welfare
Sigucd in behalf cf the society,
EDWARD TtTEIE,
r. GRAND SAcHEM.
Samuel Niliaats, aec'sg.
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NEW YORK, Iuly 25.
LATEST FROM POETUGA

Yesterday arrived at this pert, the ship Ca
TO, Horn, in 81 DAYS from Lisbon, from whence
nc sailed en- the 10Th ofJune. Captain n. in
forms US. It was reported at Lisbon, that the
British army had raised tie siege Of Badajoz,
and wete marching towards Lisbon, icing in
great want of provisions.
Capt Il. further informs us, it was rumor-
ed at Lisbon, that tie French had raised the
siege OF Cadiz, and had joined the army CT
Marshal Soult near Seville, who were march
ing towards Badajoz. We do not learn that
any battle had recently been fought between
the contcndiEg armies.
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Thirty Dollars Rev ard.

RUNAWAY, from the subscriber in
Halifax county, Virginia, on the night Of
the 9Th inst. three slaves, viz. JACK, his
wife BETTY, and their daughter FANNY.
Jack is small mulatto man about IS or 40
years of age, his hair inclined to be straight ;
ne Is very sensible and an active good Gard
ner, Holster and Carriage driver; Betty is
ai6c mulatto woman, inclined TO be very
heshy and has pleasing countenance when
spoken to she is between so and IS years Of
tge; and Fanny, a mulatto girl, II or IS
Years of age. very cToss-eyed, has plea
sing counJenance and apt to smile when
spoken to; she is low but stout and well
made.-Jack carried with him No blue
coats turned up with buff, one Of Which was
nearly new, and number Of othf clothes.
--Betty and Fanny carried with them a
number Of good clothes, not recollected.
They will no doubt attempt to pass as free,
and probably will be lurking about Rich
mond, where Betty has a Brother and her
mother living both of them ass free her
brother calls himself John Hambleton. All
masters Of vessels and others are cautioned
against conveying away, or in any way har-
bouring said slaves al their peril.
VIII give the above reward if secured in
any Jail so that get them again, or ten
dollars Tor either ct them. If brought home
al reasonable charges will be paid in addi-
iion 10 the above reward.
JOHN WILSON,
Committee Of
JAMES A. GLENN.
July ed, 1911. QD
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FROM SOUTH AMERIC

y ItNIFL ~ 4 n IL4FII1It NFafs
Accounts from Monte Viedo are to MAY 90,
got the whole Province into their power, ex-
ocpt thc city Of Monte Niedc, and their troops
we're under the walls Of that place. They pro-
fcss attachment 20 King Ferdinand, but re-
fuse submission to the orders Of the Regency or
Cortes.
a letter from an American at 81. SalunG9r,
Iday 81, states, that the Portuguese are IL
ritaied against our government, from a be-
lief shat they arc partial 20 Trance and hos
tile to EugiaGd-and their respect for us
Was still further diminished by the arrival
of our Ambassador in a small trading vessel
instead Of a ship If war. The English have
made treaty 81 which they pay but haif
In, duty VIC do.
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JAMES MADISON.
Edward 7y6fn, -Esg. grand sachem.
NORFOLK, July q.
Brtract of a letter from, q gentkeiuc,, on board

NORFOLK, July 81
BTtract Of a iefter:fron q gentlemen, on board
the orig Ai0haVYk, cI Cahe Henry, dated
yesterday.
/" We sailed from Madeira, on the 9th Of June -
There were letters and papers from Lisbon to the
18th OF June--the French armies had received large
announcements, and he'd raised The siege Of Badaioz
the allies having fallen back-another battle was lai-
ly expected.
" There was report in Madeira, that Admiral
Cotton had fallen in with the ioulon feet with a
number OF transports bound to Barcelona, and had
captured nine sail of the line, and 10000 troops, Sc
but rs l could not trace the channel through which
the news came TO nay satisfaction, merely give you
the report without having much confidence in it my
self
:. We also had London papers to the 10th of June
the King had been taken suddenly ill again, and it
WAS believed could not live long,
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Presidents Answer.
WAsuINoroN, juno ecu, 1911.

SIR. - y = - 'O'l0 '-''''' '''i
have received tic letter oS the i4th i-sta,t,
which you have addressed 10 NC. in the nac of the
amnany society OF Wigwani No. !, in the state Of
Clio
Inc circumstances in our hatonaI situation TO
wh.eh yon refer, could rot but render it peculiar,
embarrassing to those entrusted with the national
rights and Interests. Whilst justice, however, con-
tnues to be the bFsls OF our policy, and the Great
body oil oar fellow ctZcns remain firm. IL, sentiments
ana detci'minatoEs, SUCH AS ARE EXPRESSLY BY
THE SOCIETY OF which YOU are the organ. our.
country will be found adequate to every trial to
which Il may be exposed. The appreciation which
the society bestcws the share have had in the
public transactions, and its confidence in my further
ciorts Tor the public good entitled to ny thai k
ful Acknowledgements, TO which add a tender OF my
respects aud ny friendly wishes.
(Signed)
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C9by man a9dreaq from III 7Gwmany So
fictg, or Columbian oTder Of Ctficof6e, 20
his erccHencgJ AMES 6TADIsoY, president
ofthc UHncd Suites.
e-A CH1L1coTHE, 18th June, 1911.
SIR
The TAMMANY SOCIETY,", or CoLUNBIAT
ORDER, Of wiEwam No I, whence the ether four
branches N th5 state have originated Unanimously
leave to address you, at this momcntous crisis
ofour public afails.
They have not been Indifferent spectators os the
trying ard liacult which YOU have had TO
pass through, rs executive 10 the national govern
mc't The unjust and destructive cdicts passed ly
the two great bedSercnt powers OF Europe, against
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BY THE LAST MAILS.

Extract ofa letter from WasAington Cfty,
10 fhc Edisor eftie .drgus, dated Jrzly
27th, 1911
Mr.. Barlow will leave town tomorrow or
next day for Annapolis, where he viii embark
on board the Constitution for France Mr.
warden, American Consul at Paris, and Mr.
Lee, Consul at bordeaux, go out with him.
MIR. Monroe will leave town this afternoon.
Our political horizon appears to be clearing
up, and the federaiists have been thrown out
OF battle order. At what point they will raj
ly, it is difficult to say"
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FREpyPIcKsnupc J,,v 81

hEDERICkSBUHC, july II.
The president OF the United States, with
ms Lady, arrived at the Columbian Inn last
evening, on their way to Montpelier, his seat
IN Orange. We are happy to say that he
has consented to tarry in town to day, ana
VIZ attend Public Dinner, at the solicita-
ton OF number OF our citizens.
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By !Ae Lieutenant GoUernor ottke Comrre..-
zvealth Of Fhgi7ia.
A PROCLAMATION.
WI II Il,

Whereas from the Copy of an
Inquest, taken on the 18th July. 1911. before
David Lambert, Esq. Coroner for the CITY of
Richmond, upon the body of an infant Male
Child, late Of the said City, it appears that
the said Child had been conveyed in a bag
& put into James River, where the said Child
was found dead and that the said Child had
been fclociously killed and murderedby some
person or persons to the Jurors in the said
Inquest unknown. i do therefore, with the
advice and consent OF the Council OF State.
hereby offer reward of one hundred dcllar4
to any person or persons, who shall disCot
yer and make known to the Attorney prose-
cutting for the Commonwealth In the Hus-
tings Court of the said City, or to the Attor-
ney General, or to any Magistrate OK the
said City, the person or persons by whom the
said murder was perpetrated, so that anT
person be prosecuted therefor 10 conviction
And do moreover require all Magistrates,
Scrgeants and Constables of the said CITY,
and exhort all the good citizens thereof to
use their best endeavOrs to discover the per-
petrator or perpetrators of crime so shock
ing to humanity, and so injurious TO the mo-
rails of society, and TO cause such perpetra-
tor or perpetrators to be duly prosecuted
for the said crime.
Given under my hand as Lieutenant Go.
vernon, and under the seal If the
Commonwealth, at Richmond, this
(L.s.) 9th day of July, in the year of cur
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and
eleven, and of the Commonwealth the
thirty sixth.
4w. GEO: WIN. SMITH.
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days from Lisbon, s,a.e-, IN. the French
troops in Badajoz had received strong rein
iorcenaents, and that the British had raised
inc siege of that place. lie adds, that the
british Armies had retrcated so or 40 leagues
towards Lisbon, and that Wellington and
bcrcsiord were about to unite their forces.
Saptan w. further states, that another
great battle was shortly expected.
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Ertract Qt'a letter, dated Lisbon, June 10.
From the armies we have but little news
/ saw letter from an officer two DAYS ago
stating, that 40 pieces of cannon were en-
ployed in battering Badajoz, and that two
breaches had been made, but not sufficiently
large to admit the passage of troops Soult
was collecting his force, and part of the troops
before Cadis were said to DE on their march
to Join Soult"