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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-12-19

!tue. lie acknowledges fair beat. The
officers are satisfied with the skin of our ma
val tactics, and think they have another e.
nemy Khan French. Spanish or Danes TO
fight" Pos. Plot.
1he Navy !--oy--the Navy isthe thing,
To cafch the conscience Of tie King"
i he following paragraph. from the London
Times ministerial paper, shows ihe.r
mortihcation at the idea of the British
hay being struck to AN American erigat.
on the high seas. What will be the state os
"hieh and honorc5ie miDds" when thew
hear ct the loss of the sloops of war .4ierr
and EroKc and the fine frigate NdacrGo-
niu7, Bosf PA,
we have been accused of sentiments un-
worthy Englisl,men, because We described
what we saw and felt on the oct aston ut the
capture of the Guerriere. We 7vit.cssed
she gloom gvhich that event cast ooer high
and hoaora6fe minds we participated in
the veNation and regret aud it is the first
time that we have ever heard that the
sf'2king Of he English far on The hiyh
SECS to any thing like an equal force, should
be regarded by Englishmen with compla-
cency OF satisfaction. If it be fault to
chersh amongst our countrymen, that
chastity of hunor which feels stain like a
wound - if it be an error to consider the
reputation OF our navy as tendery and de-
!lCately alive TO reproach--that fault, that
error, we are likely often tn commit and
we cannot but consider the sophistry, which,
would render us insensib!e 10 the dishonor
Of our flag. as peculiarly noxious at the
present conjuncture. 1t is not merely that
an English frigate has been taken, after
what, VIC are frye TO confess, may be called
a brave resistance: but that it has been ta-
Ken by nezo enemy, an enemy unaccustom-
Ell to sfsch frfumfihS, & likely to be rendered
lnsolent and confident by them He must
be weak politician. who does not see how
important the first triumph is in giving q
tone and character to the war. .Never 6es
Tore an the history It the 7vorid did an En-
!ghsh Jrigotc strike 70 an american & tho
we cannot say that captain Dacres, unde
all circumstances, is punishable for thir
act; yet we do say, there are commanders
in the English navy, who would thou
sand times rather have gone down wit
their colors flying, than have set their broh
ther sailors so fatal an example,
We understand that the following gentle
men have been elected to congress in the
State of Ohio, viz.
First District-JcHN M'LEAN.
Second Disfrict-J. w. CAMpBELL.
Third Distfcf-DUNcAN M'ARrHuR.
Fourth Ofsf7ict-JAMEs CALDWELL.
Ftfth District-JAME K1LBoURN.
Sirth District-GEN. BEALL.
All Republicans
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er to the measures Of the Department whist
he remains il the city.
Arrived in this city last evening from
New York, Lieutenant ALExA CLAxroN,
WITH the crew OF heroes late ut the ship
Wasp. MAJ. Inc.
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81 FRANKFORT. Dec. S.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

L
On Wednesday last the Presidential E.
iectors met in the capitol and gave their
votes, in conformity to public expectation
for Madison and Gerry, for President and
Vice President of the United States. They
appointed Mr.. George Shannon to carry the
polls to the City of Washingtcn-MrS S. is
a young man of integrity, and unfortunate-
ly lost leg in the expedition of Lewis and
Clark.
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DIsGRACEfUL TREATMENT

" american CAPTAINS and other prisoners
q mar, by the British at Hahfar.
Captain WILLIAM Davidson, a worthy!
intelligent and respectable seafarine gen.
tleman of this port, returned from Haiiifar
on hursday last, and has favored us with
inc following particulars in relation to his
capture, the iliberal treatment he expert
ehceo from ms captors, and the scandaIcus
usage OF which the British are systemati-
caty guilty towards the unfortunate Amer.
leans whom the fate of W ar throws into them
power:
Captain Davidson, late master Of the shin
Melantho, OF the port of Baltimore. states
tnat on MS homeward passage from Valpa-
raso on the coast of Chill, he was captured.
on the 18th Of September last, bv the Bri.
hsh frigate Spartan, III company with seven
otber british vessels Of war, and carried in
to HaiitaX, where nc arrived on the 9th Of
October That he remained there "a pri-
soner OF war until the 18th Of November
that dnring his stay at Halifax. he had An
opportunity OF asccrta;ninG that the Ameri-
Can prisoners Of war were treated in a most
SnaHeiul manner by the British agents.
ne masters Of American vessels, taken in
20 haihaX, arc detained as prisoners of war
upon parole. Their parole, OF which n co..
py is III our possession, permits them to yealk
within the distance Of one mile from thc ex~
tremiiics oi Haiisax but they must net 90
into any field or cross road nor be alb
sent from their lodgings after o'clock in
the afternoon nor quit their lodgings in the
morning until the bell rings Co'ciock" OF
the American master and other prisoners,
the people Of Halifax take little notice :,
treating them with great degree of slight
and contempt. Captain Davidson suppo-
ses that this may arise from fear of Offend
ing his Majesty's servants. or Of being sus-
Pected OF dissflection. He himselfwas civilly
ftrsated while in Halifax by the oiscefs bv
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Nashville, .Nou. Is.

- .FuSNUNe, 1FOU. 25s
Two full companies of regulars under the
command OF captains Gray and Armstrong.
and company of light artillery under cant.
Philips, left here on Sunday and Monday.
The former are destined for Saint I.ouis
and the latter will be stationed at Fort
Massac.
polunteers Comfortably to the order.
OF General Jackson, the different officers
throughout his division, with very few ex-
ceptions) who had terdered their services
as volunteers, met in this place on Saturday
last, and selected the field officers, on the
expedition TO New Orleans
Commissions have been issued ACCORDING
iy. Commissions for IL captains have also
been issued. AS soon as they NAV he for
warded from the War Department, comm;s.
sionS for the subalterns will likewise he s.
sued. 10
The expedition will be commanded bv
gen. Jackson and will probably Move from
here in three weeks.
We experienced peculiar pleasure in wit.
Messing the unanimity and zeal which was
manifested on the occasion. The officers
expressed not only a Willingness but a sof-
cifnde to perform a tour. We believe a COR
responding disposition will he found amongst
their men. it augurs well and is a sure.
pledge that Tennessee, which has always
been amongst the foremost in hrofrssions
OF patriotism, will not be found wanting i'm
Performances.
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.Nae." He acknowledges fair beat. The
officers are satisfied with the skin of our ma
val tactics, and think they have another e.
nemy Khan French. Spanish or Danes 10
fight" Pos. P,lof.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

HE subscriber very gratefully returns his
4 sincere thasks to a generous public for the
liberal encouragement he has received in. the
Grocery line and more particularly in the Cordi-
al Business, and takes this method of informing,
his friends and the public in general that he
still continues the Grocery and Cordial Bust
ness at his former stand. and hopes by assidui-
Ky and attention, to merit share of public pa
tronage. He will keep constantly on hand, a
general assortment of Groceries, and a constant
supply OF Cordials of the best quality, by whole
sale and retail as he means to attend more par
ticuarly to the manufacturing of Cordial than
formerly, he will at all times be able to furnish
his former customers, & those who NAV please
to favor him with their commands. Cordials if
possible of better quality than formerly, at the
following prices, viz. As. Cd, 6s. Is. Cd, and 9s
per gallon. All orders and favours gratefully
acknowledged by the publc's obedient servant,
E. TALMAGE:
P.s. Hewill keep constant supply of rec
tilted Whiskey.
Richmond, Feb. 90, 1912. IT,
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THOMAS READ, c. c.

RoCERIEs.-Now landing from OF board
Hunter from New York, 10 Hogsheads New
Orleans Sugar; Il hhds. Muscovado Sugar 10
do. New England Rum; 5000 lbs. fine Northern
Cheese; so bags Coffee; % quarter chests I'm
perial Tea; 90 do Young Hyson do. 10 crates
assorted Stone Ware; 20 Faggots Crawley Steel
and 10 tons assorted Iron.-The above articles
will be sold at moderate advance, for cash, or
to punctual customers.-also 80 barrels Prime
Prok-30 Boxes Soap.
Shelton e Fmney.
Feb II, 1912 WOW.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

pY virtue of a deed of trust executed by
ND George Adams to the subscriber bearing
date the day of April, 1910, and duly adj
mitted to record in the county court of Han
over, for the purpose of securing the payment
of certain sums of money therein expressed
with interest and cost, will be sold for ready
money, on Friday the twenty-seventh day of
the inst. on the premises, the TRACT If
LAND dying in the lower end of Hanover)
whereon the said George Adams resides,
containing by estimation 80 acres, on which
land there are good dwelling house and
number Of very convenient cut houses, very
valuable young orchard of Apple and Peach
trees; there is a very valuable work horse
also, which will be sold.-The subscribers
will convey such title as they have.
JAMES MEREDITH, ! r
THOMAS AGREE, A'NS'eeS'
Hanover, March 6, 1912. (w3t)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

TNHE subscriber being DESTROYS of closing
n his BUSINESS, offers for sale at cost and
charges, a very large and general assortment
of well selected DRY GOODS, for cash or
town acceptances--All those having claims
against me are requested to bring them for
ward for settlement, and those indebted will
please come forward and discharge their
respective accounts
L. JOSEPH.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19
NgTILLlAM sHAPARD has Just received

EATILLIAM SHAPARD has just received
w lin addition to his late supplies) and for
sale on moderate terms,
90 Hhds Sugar,
100 W.T. best Spanish Indigo,
loo bags patent Shot assorted,
is boxes Roll Birthstone,
40 do. 8 by 10 Window Glass,
90 do. best Mould Candles,
6qr. casks old Sherry Wine bestq quality
200 pieces America. MandfaCtufed
GOODS, vi2.
Bedticks, Diapers, Stripes, Checks, Shir.
ting, Shecting, Chambrays, Plaids, Cotton
Yarn, or ready Spun Cotton, &c. w. S. begs
leave to call the attention Of the people re.
morally to the AMERICAN MANUFHC-
TURED GOODS, particularly they are
good, and cheap lie presumes it unnccessa-
~ 20 say that they ought tohave the prefer
.enee to any foreign goods, these times The
Bedticks particularly are far superior TO any
of foreign manufacture. A constant supply
of American Manufactured Goods, for which,
American produce will be received in pay
ment.
n. B. Cash or Goods given FOR Flour, as u
susi.
Richmond, Oct.7. 1911. (ep6twtf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

VaStiE Sheriffs of the Counties of Fairfax
n and Prince William, composing sena-
torial district; of the counties of Hanover &
Caroline, composing another senatorial dis
trict; OF the counties of Essex, King Will
am and King & Queen, composing another
senatorial district; of the counties of Sussex,
Dinwiddie and Southampton, composing an
other senatorial district; of the counties of
Monongalia, Harrison, Ohio, Brooke, Ran
dolph and Wood, composing another sena-
torial district; and of the counties of Bote-
tourt, Montgomery, Giles, Grayson, Wythe,
Washington, Lee, Russell, Tazewell, Mon
roe, Greenbrier, Kenawha, Cabell and Ma
son, composing another senatorial district !;
which several districts constitute the Third
Class of the Senate of Virginia; are request
ed to take notice, that Elections, in rotation,
are to be held, on the court days of their res
pective counties in the month of April next,
for the election of Senators to represent their
respective districts, in the General Assem-
blyf for four years next ensuing.
THEO. HANSFORD, c. S.
Feb. 10th, 1912. (4w)
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Charlotte Court, Sd Feb. 1912.

Charlotte Court, Sd FEB. 1912.
Commonwealth
AGAINST
James Middleton, and Peter Mason, DTS.
I'm hltGr5,ation ia Chancery
VENiE defendant Middleton not having enter
u ed his appearance according to the act
of Assembly and the rules of this court, and
it appearing to the satisfaction of the court
that he is net an inhabitant of this state, on
the motion of the Attorney prosecuting for
the Commonwealth in this court, it is order
ed, that he appear here on the first day Of
May courtnext and enter his appearance and
answer the information and give security for
performing the decree of the court; and that
a copy of this order be inserted in one of the
newspapers printed in Richmond for two
months successfully and posted at the front
door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy-Testc
THOMAS READ r
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

WILLIAM SHAPARD has ,ust rcce,y-
W cd II Hhds. Sugar. Crates Stone
ware; II Bales Cotton; and an addition
al supply of AMERICAN MANUFAC-
TURES-among which are go dozen fine
Ivory Combs, assorted sizes, equal if not SUI
perior to any imported.
$50 Resms SUFER ROYAL PRINTING PA
PER, which he viii sell considerably below the
usual prices Cby the quantity to close sales of
deceased PERSONS estate limo, sold in a few
weeks,it VIII be offered at Public Vendue with
not reserve.
Just reed. so Uhds prime Mof ASSES also
an additional supply OF American Manufac ar.
ed GOODS, which will be sold low.
Nov. goth, 1911. (w4w,
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FOE SALE.

ANY Property in the City of Richmond, on
I'VE Cary's Street, Immediately opposite the
Rock Landing and adjoining Shockoe creek.
Commencing in, and including 10 feet of
Pivot Alley, running back 1873 feet-thence
TO Shockoe creek 1877 feet-thence parallel
with the creek 100 feet-thence up Cary's
street 202 feet to the beginning.
Onthis LOT are several valuableimprove-
ments the local situation of this ground, rem
ders 1t a desirable object TO those, who wish
to vest money in such property-its conve
nince to navigation makes it capable of being
improved to great advantage.-Merchant
may here be furnished with valuable and
convenient situations for lumber-houses, &c.
&c.
ROBERT CAMPBELL.
Richmond, 4th November, 1871. (tij
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Domestic Medicines
TO BE HAD GENUINE, AT THE BOOK
STORE OF mr.. S. p LEAsANTs

TO BE HAD GENUINE, AT THE BOOK
STORE OF Mr.. S. p LEAsANTs
A large supply Of DR.. Church's Couch
Drops, medicine unequalled by any other in
the world, for the cure of Coughs, Colds,
Asthmas, ConsuDptions. and the Whooping
Cough, price rs cents.-Also, his Chemical
Essence and Extract of Mustard, for she
cure OF Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Pal
sey, &c. price rs cents each bottle or bcx.
Andoyne essence for the head ache, fifty
cents.
Volatile Tincturc for the tooth ache, 81 1-a
cents.
Antiscorbutic Tincture for curing tile sour
Wy IN the Gums, whitening the teeth and
Sweetening the breath, price S 1. Church's
Virmifpge Lozengcs, for DESTROYING wcrus
In grown persons or children, SO cents the
box.
Eye Salve for all diseases of the eyes. 7s
cents per box.
The celebrated BotanicalTea, dollar the
canister.
Cordial Restorative Balsam, for nervous
disorders. Debility, inward weaknesses. &c.
price one dollar fifty cents.
Church's Ambitious Pills fo- malicpane
and bilious fevers and all disorders of tbs
head, so cents the box.
(Windham) Lees bilious Pills for similar
complaints. The patent Antispasmodic F.
iiXir, an intalblc cure for Convulsion. Hvs.
teric, Failing. and all kinds of Fits. Vereta-
bic Lotion an Incompatible wash for the face
and skin, IS cents.
German Corn Plaster, or Corns. so cents
the packet.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19
EDWIN TURPIN. Trustee.
10th March, 1912.

Y virtue of deed Of trust executed by
As Thomas Smith, bearing date the 9th Of
October, 1910, and of record in the Superior
Court of Powhatan, for the purpose of secur-
ing to Francis ]. James, a sum of money
therein expressed, will be sold to the highest
bidder, upon the premises, on Thursday the
I'd day of April next, a certain tract or
parcei Of land lying in the said county of
PowhataD, containing so acres, more or less &
bounded as follow, viz. on the East by Sallee's
Creek, North by John Hyde SAMPLERS land
& the old Glebe laud, South and West bv the
lands Of Mrs Fitzsimmons and the old Court
House road. The sale will be forcash.
EDWIN TURPIN, Trustee
10th March, 1912. (2p)
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c. GODS

OF ALMOST EVERY DESCRIPTION, chiefly
consisting of superfne, fine, & coarse Cloths,
Cassimeres, Swansdowns, Flannels, Blankets,
Kerseys and Kendall Cottons-A variety of
coarse and fine cotton and linen Goods-to-
gether with large assortment of Hardware,
and Cutlery.
| also keep constantly on hand, crates of
Ware, Wrought and Cut Nails, Pants, Glass,
old Rum, Sugar, Coffee, Salt, cotton & wool
Cards, cotton Yarn, country Wine, Apple
and Peach Brandy, Whiskey, prime Pork,
Fish, Tar, Lime, Lumber, &c. &c. &c. which
am disposed to sell Oh the most reasonable
terms.
CHARLES WHITLOCK.
July IS, 1911. If
ALSO, JUST RECEIVED,
500 Sacks Liverpool filld Salt,
600 Porto Rico Hydes,
81 Hogsheads New Rum,
IL Bales Cotton,
5000 Barrels Naval Stores.
IS Tons Swedish Iron,
10 Tons neat Casting assorted,
100 Hogsheads Lampblack.
100 Sacks Alum Salt
Cash given for flour.
Also Just received a quantity of excellent
Butter and Nenison Hams, suitable FOR families
G. w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

a Ia meeting of the Commissioners, appo.n,-
n ed 10 open Books in he City of Richmc. Il.
for the Farmers 3 NIX of Virginia, held at q
Bell-Tavern, on fhurs'ay evening, the letsi
VIM. Marshall, Beni. Hatcho, IN Amb.cr,
John C. Gamble, Jos. IT,, Colin McRac,
Charles Whnlock, Jolp L 'i.rrs, John Il. Oee.
r. n. Mic olas, RO Pollard, Nat: s,lden and
Andrew Stevenson.
On motion, Resoluei, That books Of subscrip-
ton for the Farmers Bank b. opened under tie
superintendent of the Commissioners, apr,oir.-
ed by the Act Of Incorpoi to.i, an the first Nor
day IN April next, 1T 10 O'clock, A. NJ ilf the
Hall of the Legislature
ResofVed, That notes of the present Bank of
Virginia will be received by the Comm ssioners
IN payment of the shares subscribed Tor.
Signed and published by ortier of the meet
ing.
AND'w. STEVENSON, Chairman.
March 16. 41HIA
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

NJ OilCt--F The NI%iII drawing Of the VIII
~ LIAM & MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY OF
NINETY NUMBERS took place in the City of
Williamsburg, March 4ih, 1912, when the MUM
bcrs came out follow, 10 wit:
IL 10. GO. 81. g.
amongst ,shich numbers there are three Te1eys
and ti,ekve AmbeJs.
All persons that have drawn the fortunate
numbers viii be 50 good as apply to Simon
Bioct Of WILLIAMSBURG, or Simon BlocE ofRicb-
mond, either of whom will discharge the a-
mounts without discount. The TENTH draw
ingwAi take place in the Cityof Richmond, on
on the 2lA OF The Present month (March).
SIMON BLOCK
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ITO ARTISTS AND AMArrURs-T'fe 10

TO ARTISTS AND AMATEURS.-Tbe 90.
4 ciety of Artists of the United Sta -, in
conjunction with the Pennsylvania Acade.av of
trne Arts. VIII open tbcTsecond annual exh,bi-
ton, on Monday, the 4th of Maynext, those AR.
lists and Amateurs who are desirous of ex!,,bit-
ing their productions with Tire members Of the
society, are respectfully informed that ,hc pie
ces intended for exhibition, must be forwarded
TO John Valance, at the Academy in Chestnut
street Philadelphia, or or before tie 18Th of A.
il.----By order of TIE Society,
J. VALANCE, T. BIRcH, G. MURRAY.
j. j. BARRALET, r.. Mills,
COMMITTEE Of arrangement
o. Printers in the different states. friendly
to the promotion of the Fine Arts WI confer a
particular obligation on the Society, by GIVING
the above a few insertions.
March 3. 9
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19
100 Dollars Reward.

RUN AWAY 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 40 or so
years Of aye, his hair inclined to be straight |;
ne is very sensible and an active good Gard
ner, Hostler and Carriage driver; Betty is a
large mHiatto woman, inclined to be very
iieshy and has pleasing countensnce when
spoken to; she is between SO and SIS years OF
age; and Fanny, mulatto girl, IL or Is
years of age, very croSs-eyed, has a plea
sing countenance and apt to smile when
spoken to she is low but stout and well
made.-Jack carried with him two blue
coats turned up with buff, one OF which was
nearly new, and number of other clothes
Betty and Fanny carried with them a
number of good clothes, not rccollected
They will no doubt attempt TO pass as free
and probably will be lurking about Rich
nond, where Betty has Brother and hel
mother living both of them as free heI
brother calls himself John Hambleton All
masters Of vessels and others are cautioned
against conveying away, OF in any way har-
bouring said slaves at their peril.
/ will give the above reward if secured il
any Jail so that l get them again, or 81
dollars for either of them. If brought home
all reasonable charges VIII be paid in addi-
ton to the above reward.
JOHN WILSON,
Committee IF
JAMES A. GLENN.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

NOTICE.-By virtue of deed Of trust
IN from VIM. Miller, bearing date the Sd
day Of July, eighteen hundred and twelve
and recorded in the county court of Goocn-
land the 10Th of Jolly, 1902, will be sold, for
ready money, on the premises. the 4,h day Of
May next, that valuable, and well known
TRACT Of LAND called Elk Hill, in the
county of Goochland, lying On lanes River,
containing SO7 acres, more or less, or so much
thereof as will be sufficient 20 pay the ar
rearrages now due.
THE TRUSTEES.
February II, 1912. Ods)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19
A PROCLAMATION.

HNHEREAS it hath been represented to
w the Executive by the Jailer of Botetourt
county, that certain William Crush, who
had been remanded to the Jail of the said
county by an examining cour, thereof for the
murder of a certain Elias Hewa, hath bro
ken said Jail and made his escape ther0from:
do therefore, with the advice of the Coun-
Gil of State, hereby ofiera reward of one hun
dred dollars to any person or persons who
shall apprehend and safely lodge within any
JAN ot this commonwealth, the said William
Crush, SO that he may be dealt with as the
law directs; and, do moreover require all
the magistrates, shcriffs, sergeants and con-
stables, and exhort the good people Of this
commonwealth to use their best endeavours
TO arrest the said William Crush, so that he
may be brought to justice.
Given under my hand as Lieutenant Co.
vernon, III the absence of the Cover
nor, and under the seal of the common.
L. S. wealth, at Richmond, this Cd day of
March, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and twelve,
and Of tue commonwealth the thirty
sixth.
CHAS. K. MALLORY.
N B. The said William Crush was raised
near Fincastle in Botetourt county, is . small
well set man, of a fair complexion and thin
visage, has light, short hair grey eyes, gene
rally Il little sore, and a down look. He is
boot and shoe maker by occupation, and per-
haps has some knowledge of the house car
penters trade, is illiterate, speaks fast, va
lues himself on his speed in running, and has
holes in his ears, as if made for hobs, in which
he generally wears strings-his apparel was
commonly home spun. of a mixed color, and
he always wore a short coat and panta-
looms. (4w)