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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09
MILES SELDEN.
(,.4n.
Jan. 10, 1879.
c4m6syinna, Dece1s5er coart, 1910.

Cumberland, December comt, 1910.
Elijah II. Handrick, Pltf.
AGAINST
VIM. Gadborry x Miller Wood 4" ISsH'ery.
son, jun. Dehs.
L appearing 20 She satisfaction Of the Court
that the defendant Gadbcrry is not an inba-
bitant ct this state, on motion Of the plaintiff.
by his council, II IS ordered, thas uls,css he ap
pear here on or before the Isl day OF 3iay court
next, ard answer the bill Of the plaintiff.
the same as 10 him viii be taken as confessed
and the matter thereof cecrecd accordingly.
and that copy Of this order be forthwith in
serted IN some one Of Che newspapers pfin;ed IN
the City Of Richmond for two months success.
sively aud posted at the front door of tho court.
house Of this county
Copy--Aitcstc,
MILLER wooDsON. jr. y. c. c. c.
(w2m)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09

ENHE Sheriffs of the Counties of Fairfax
Il and Prince William, composing a sena-
to1al district; Of the counties of Hanover &
Caroline, composing another senatorial dis
tTict; OF the counties of Essex, King Will
am and King SC Queen, composing another
senatorial district; of the counties of SUSSEX,
Dmwiddfe and southampton, composing an
other senatorial district; of the counties of
Monongalia, Harrison, Ohio, Brooke, Ran
doiph and Wood, composing another sena-
tUriai district; and of the counties of Bote-
tourt, Montgomery, Giles, Grayson, Wythe,
ashington, Lee, Russell, TazewelI, Mon
roe, Greenbrier, Kenawha, Cabcll and Ma.
son, composing another senatorial district );
which several districts constitute the Third
Class ofthe Senate of Virginia are request
ed to take notice, that Elections, in rotation,
are to be held, ON the court days of their res
pectire counties in The month of April next,
ior the election OF Senators to represent their
respective districts, in the General Assem-
oiyi tor four years next ensuing.
THEO. HANSFORD, c. S.
Feb. 10th, 1872. (+w)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09
SUPERIOR,

- 81 4 Eh AOR,
ScssSstsSSZs EsEessF BEAUTIFUL BAY, nearly six
zen hands high, and we'll propcrtioned, rising
h'c years Old, wall stand the ensuing season at
| my stable III the lower end Of Louisa, about Is
H"HeS DcIoW The courthouse, on the road leading
TO hanover Town, and aJout SIX miles south OF
CaIT>S bridgc.-itc Will be let 20 mares at eight
dollars the leap, to be paid when the mare is
covered twenty dollars the season, payable at
Christmas, but 20 be discharged by the payment
OF fifteen at any tirle before the expiration of
the season; and forty dollars TO ensure mare
IN ioal. In either case so cents to the groom
ne season is TO commence the LIST of March &
VIII expire the 3lst of July. Good and extern
siye pasturage Cboth highland and meadow
VIII be furnished gratis, with separate nclo-
sures for mares with colts, and every attention
VIII be paid them, but will not be responsible
TOR escapes, or shy accidents which may hap
pen Grain viii be furnished If required al
the neighborhocd price, provided the money TO
purchase II IS sent with the mares.
owners at q distance who may put mares by
the season, or by the insurance, will send with
them, notes executed aGreeably to the terms of
this advert iseIncnt
FRED: HARRIS.
Feb. 10th, 1879.
PEpIGREE.--suPERI was got by old
Diomed out of Lady Bollingbroke, who was got
by F;tntaioon out of Cade, who got by King
herod, who wa: got by old Fearnought, out Of
NIFTY Fisher. Cadc's dam WAS Primrose, who
was Sot by Dove, who was got by Cade, who was
got by old Crab, who was got By the Godolphin
4rabian--Primrose's dam was stella, who was
got by Othelio, who was got by Crsb-Stelas
dam, was Selma, who was got by the Codol-
pinn Arabian-Lady Bollingbroke is the dam
OF Celia by Wildair, Dcsdemona by Daredevil,
Lavinia by Diomed, and Wrargler by Diomed,
al first rate runners, besides many other pro-
missing colts as yet untried.-The above pedi-
gree OF Lady Boilngbroke is taken from my IA
theirs Stud book.
MILES SELDEN.
Jan. 10, 1912. (w1gtnI
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09

'vsYHE subscribers arc now receiving, and
\. offer forsalc,
50 hhsls. n Orleans MCLASSES;
20 ditto n. Orleans SUGAR;
so ditto MU@COVhDO ditto;
20 ditto LOAF SUGAR;
20 ditto PENNSYLVANIA WTIISKEY;
100 Bags Prime GREEN COFFEE;
IS Ton SWEDISH q RUSSIA IRON;
so Boxes COTTON CARDS;
20 Bushels HERDS GRASS SEED;
SO ditto CLOVER SEED.
LUC&E, GLZER e. CO.
March 2. 2y
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09

pENtlE subscriber mas removed his Office to
4 the Market house, where he continues to
buy and sell on commission all kinds of Stock
also Tobacco, Flour, &c. And will be at
all times ready to sell at public auction be-
fore the Bell Tavern, or in the morning at
the Market House, Houses, Lands, Fu,ni-
ture, Slaves, Horses, Merchandise, Vessels
and Cargoes, or any species Of property that
may be offered. u" Advances Of cash made
if required.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09
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 a small mulatto man about 40 or so
years of age, his hair inclined to be straight /;
he is very sensible and an active good Gard
ncn Hostler and Carriage driver; Betty IS Q
large m1latto woman, inclined to be very
feshy and has pleasing conntenance when
spoken to; she is between so and 35 years of
age and Fanny, nlulatto girl, Ii OF Is
years OF age, very cross-eyed, has plea
sing countcnancc and apt to smile when
spoken to; she is low but stout and we'll
made.-Jack carried with him two blue
coats turned up with buff, one Of which was
nearly new, and n number of other clothes
betty and Fanny carried with them a
number of good clothes, not recollected.
They Will nc doubt attempt to pass as free,
and probably will be. lurking about Rich
mond, where Betty has Brother and her
mother living both of them as free her
brother calls himself John Hamblcton. All
masters OF vessels and others are cautioned
against conveying away. or in any way har-
bo,uIns said slaves ut their peril.
l will give the above reward il secured il,
any Jail so that | get them again, or SO
dollars for either ofthem. IT brought home
all reasonable charges will be paid in aiidi-
ton to the above reward.
JOHN WILSON,
Committee Of
JAMES a. GLENN.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09
RARTI-ETT STuI

He subscriber very gratefully returns his
sincere thaHks toa generous public for the
LIBERAL encouragement he has received in the
Grocery line and more particularly in tho Cordi
al Business. and takes this method OF informing
ms friends and the public in general that he
still continues tho Grocery and Cordial Busi
ness at his former stand. and hopes by assidu.
ty and attcntion, 10 merit share of public pa.
tronage. lie will keep constantly ON hand. a
general assortment Of Groceries, and a constant
''lPply OF Cordials Of the best quality, by whole.
.'le and retail as nc means to attend more par
iculariy to the manufacturing Of Cordial tl,an
ormerly, he will at ali times be able TO furni.l,
rs former customers, s, those who may please
o favor him with their commands. Cortiials Il
possible of better quality than formerly, at the
nlfo" ing prices, viz. 4s 6d Sc. 10. 81, and os.
per gallon All orders aud fjrvours gratefully
acknowledged by the public's obedicnt servant.
T. TALMAGE:
P.s. Tie viii keep a constant supply Of rec.
lied Whisky.
Richmond, Feb. 70, 1919. f.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09

TIE Subscribers have rented that fine fire.
4 proof lumber House on the BASIN, built
by Mr.. James Brown, adjoining TO the Public
Ware house. They viii be ready 10 receive pro-
duce on storage, on Monday TIE 20th JANUARY.
and VIII charge as follows, ,iz.
Tobacco, rs ccnts per ibid. for IL months.
Hover, G 10 cents per month more
flour, @ cents per b5i. if taken in so DAYS.
10 cents per Dbl lift lays from so to go
DAYS
Il 10 cents per bbl. if it lays over CO
days
Wheat ccnts per bushel.
Whiskey IS cents per ticrcc.
Kemp dollars per ton, Iron dollars pei
ton, and other articles not enumerated, in pro
portion to the foregoing rates.
| And further, they will ENGAGE to take -four on
the i!s>d of the BASIN, provided notice is give,
NJ time, free OF expense, and charge only thc n
| iorcsaid aioragc.
| They viii also engage TO deliver the produc,
at Rockets. when the Locks arc in operation, n
| The following r.stcs-Fiour 8 cents per bill
| Iocacco SO cents per hogshead; and other ar
| ticles in proportions.
| We Will hold ourselves responsible for IN,
| re-dclivorinS articles put under eur care, excep
accidents by fire, siirinkage OF grain, spirit
and such articles as are subject to any waist.
Goods TO be subject TO anycxpcnses incurcc,
to put them in shipping order.
When the present expense Of t,,avaCe is con
sieered, which goods Will be exempt from, stor
Cd with us, it is presumed We may promise our
series share of The public patronage, to whom
we tender our services, as commission mer
chants, piedgins our utmost cxertions to Civ
general satisfaction.
! n. b. CASH for few hundred barrels n
UPLAND CORN.
yIBERT & PuRYEAR.
! January 10, 1872
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09
Valuable property for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale the HOUSE
and LOT occupied by him at Rockets, and
formerly by Mr. William Fenwick ,--eIso
that VALUABLE TE.NE MENI occun;cJ
by Mr.. William Farr, opposite the Court
House in this city--Two hundred and fifty
acres Land in Campbell county, and a Lot
in Port Mayo. deem it unnecessary to de
scribe the advantages attached to this proper
ty, as presume those that wish to purchase
Will view the same. Two thousand dollars
III cash will be required, the balance win be
made accommodating to purchasers. Apply
70 ff''
BRAXTON CRADDOCK.
Richmond, July 18th, 1911. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09


The subscriber begs leave to returN sis
sincere thanks to the citizens of Richmond
and the public in general, for their kind en-
enlargement, and hopes from his attention
to merit continuance of theirfayors, and al
the same time begs leave to inform them that
he has on hand and intends to keep a gene
raj assortment of the
Most Fashionable Mahogany
Furniture,
OF the best materials and workmanship, and
assures them that he will dispose Of them at
very reduced prices, either for cash OF town
acccptances.
dy~ lie will take few APPRENTICES
to the above business, who can come well re-
commended for industry aud good morals
Strict attention will be paid to their morals
and business.
- Any workman wanting MA1DGA-
NY may be supplied with every kind by all
plying % JOHN ALCOCK,
July %. CD Governors Hiil.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09
GOODS

ef ALMOST EVERY DESCRIPTION, chiefly
consisting of superfine, fine, & coarse Cloths
Casstneres, Swansdowns, Flannes, Blankets
herseys and Kendall Cottons--A variety o.
coarse and fine cotton and linen Gootls-to-
gether with large assortment Of Hardware
and Cutlery.
also keep constantly on hand, crates o.
Ware, Wrought and Cut Nails, Pants, Glass
Cd Rum, Sugar, Coffee, Salt, cotton & wool
Cards, cotton Yarn, country Wine, ApDle
and Peach Brandy, Whisky, prime Pork,
Fish, Tar, Lime, Lumber, &C. &c &c. which
am disposed to sell on the most reasonable
terms.
CHARLES WHITLOCK.
July IS, 1911. If.
ALSO, JUST RECEIVED,
500 Sacks Liverpool fll'd Salt,
500 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 -four.
Also Tor Rent House with Tenaments.
suitable for Groceries, at Rockets.
c. w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09

HViE subscriber has taken the house late
" occupied by MessTs. 5. z ]. Jacobs,
where he cFcrs for salc a well selected as
sortment q GROCERIES, which viii be dis
posed Of o. moderate terms for cash, or to
punctual customers.
JOHN FTNNEY.
~ H. he upper fart Of tie ! eHement oc-
sup'ed ~ the subscriber for Rent.
4sichmood Feb. "a, (st)
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1gST PUBLISHED.

1yST PUBLISHED,
Ard for salc Of &. Peasants Prints. Office and
Bookstore, few doors below ,,e
BeGIayc.u. Richmond,
RcA'ng's Fgg5Hia 1usfiee,
THE SIC, , ECITioN.
Revised, Correct g. greaay cFIsrgsAs hrouoL,
down 80 tv present t.-r- (iSio) w. au
tL.T.
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Union College Lottery,
No. III.
PRIZES

Commences Grq7sisg in Nev roykia 4l.prRnest.
The schere contains the following valuable
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09

About Ia blanks to Prize.
- Tickets for sale at the Argus Office. Rich
mUhd.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09

have received per the Briggs Diligence and
Il Unity and ship Rising States from London
and Liverpool, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
WELL SELECTED
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09
JOdN w ILoON,
Committee Of
JAMES a. GLENN

July ed, 1911. (tO
n. b. Jack Sormcrly belonged to Mr.. John
Bird and Betty was purschased of John Cor
bin.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09
gas nscH1r sxsD IND eELgDRA4Ep
ENGLISH STALLION
JACK ANDREWS,

wiz stand the ensuing sea-
son, at S;u)iy Point in Charles
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-09

III oTICE.-The co-partnership existing -
l Rockets under the firm of John Finnev.
4 Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent
All persons indebted to said firm are requested
to make payment to John Finney, who Is au-
tnorlsed to receive the same, and those having
claims against said firm are requested TO amt
TO him for payment.
JOHN FINNRY,
VIM. w. WEYMOUTH.
Richmond. 18th Feb. 1912. (60
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24
American Prize List, &c.

Providence, September l9.-Ycsterday afternoon,
the Packet Ann, arrived from New.York; left there
on rhursday afternoon; passed Ia the Sound prize
ship with seten Kindred heghsads sugar Wewerc
favored with New-ioFk psper Of that day II con-
tsns the follow ing articles
.fruved, the ". s. ship Alert, Lieutenant James r.
Wilmer, commander, rating l6 guns, carrying ~
carriage guns, with 232 Americ ~ prisoners. The
Alert Captured August IL, by the U. 8. frigae.
Essex, Capt. Porter, was dissrmed, and sent into
ST. Johns. with her late officers and crew, and other
prisoners of war.
Also arrived, tie British brig Ocean, captured
September Cd, by the Sch Saratoga, kker, after
an action Of three quarters OF an hour--carries
guns and 81 men. with cargo OF one hundred and
seventeen hhds. sugm, one hundred and sirty-fow
p.ebeon. rum eighty.Ihree casks eg6ee, and sundry
other articles She is new brig, first voyage, cop
pered to the bends.
II was reported at St Barts, when the Sasannab
sailed, that the Paul Jones, of this port, had cap
tared in the wost.Indics, IA prizes, one Of which
was valuable ship which surrendered after an en.
gsgemcnt Of four hours.
Porfsm,uih, on ~ September 14-Ar. British
ship Richmond, Of 800 tons, from Jamaica, for Lon
don. With rich cargo, taken Sept. 4, lat s2, 30,
long So, by the privateer sch. bomas, Of 10 guns
l4s and 6s) and 20 men, without resistance th,
Richmond HAS IA guns, (six 2+-pound csrronades,
six lsng IS and two ss) and 25m-n, bsGd-s officers.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24
FILL YOUR PURSES !!
10000 Dollars,
dnd no deduction.

Harvard Collo,e Lottery begins to draw
IN Boston, This day, at 8 O'Clock, r. M:
and affords rich harvest to all in pursuit
of Fortune.
Orders for Tickets, which are in very great
demand, received at the Trnly Fortunate Lot,
terry and Exchange Office OF
j. c. SHAW,
who will obtain, during the whole time Of
drawing, warranted undrawn Tickets for those
who apply for them.
N. b. Tickets will soon risc-present pric0
Woles, s 8s-So--Qusrters, s l-5o.
~" The Managers List Of the drawing
OF the Union College LOTTERY, No. 5, has becn
received, and may be examined gratis. PER-
sons holding Prize Tickets may obtain othcf
Tickets, in Exchange.
Cal ere IL be TOO late!
]. G. SHAW.
Newport sept %, 1912
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24
Vermont better and beiter !

RtpuBLicAN gain in the Legislature, ffr-
TEEN, instead OF sirteeh jederdi, as they have
reported.
A letter from Montpelier, Vermont, Sept.
beyond the expectation of Republicans the
House OF Representatives will undoubtedly
be fifteen more: Republican majority thai last
year-and Gov. Galusha, j, is agreed on both
sides, will have IN increase OF two TO three
thousend votes - Roston Chronicle.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24

Bak:s,rs. Ssssen5sr lo-Ar. British ship Hope
well, Qate AAderson,) Hooper prize master. from
surinsm, for London, with cargo Of 7l0 hhds.
moasses, Ill baes cotton, 260 bags and casks cofs
lee and cocoa, captured 10Th August, in lat 80 %;
'on ~, BY the privateer Comet Boyle, Of this port
after an engagement OF an hour and 25 minutes.
The ship mounts Ii guns, 25 men had one man kilz
led and six Wounded two men Wounded ON board
the Comet She sailed in CO. from Sninsm with two
other ships, parted with them two DAYS before.
The Comet, after manning her, crowded all sail in
quest Of thu others.
Savannah, September S,--Ar. prvateer sarah-Anns
Moon, OF Baltimore, carrying Long Tom Ga So
pounder) and 40 men. with the British ship Eliza.
beth, from Jamaica bound TO Belfast, prize, with
the following cargo--S23 hhds. tercts and 50 bbls.
sugar; hhds. and puncheons rum 90 bbls. gin.
gcri 81 t!erces coift,. AMI SO tons logwood.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24
VuluaM Farm for safe

To be so,d at PrJbc .9ucton. on THURSDAY, October
l5M, 1912 az 10 O'clock. II NJ on the Premises, If
fair, II not, the first fair day after. should il noa
be preoioasy oGsposedo Of at private sad,
T.E Farm formerly occupied by
Il EDWARD EAsJoN, deceased it lies contigu-
to The Land Of Mrs GiBps, on the west and
on the north; by the Land of NICHOLAS EAsToNs
deceased.
Said Land 10 pleasantly situated sufficiently eevat.
ed for good prospect and wholesome air. II pre-
sents far.vew Of ,he Ocean, which affords fishing.
fovlihg and manure.
The natural quality of the soil is equal il no, SUI
pcrior To any n the State. good supply OF excel-
lent water, good orchard, a dwelln1 n1houss, barn
ard crib Between 60 aud 70 acres of Land. Nears
ly tie whole can be improved to every advantage
For further particulars, enquire Of JOHN EAsroM
in Newport, or PELEo EAsToS, on the premisesI
MddIetown, (R ID september -. 1872
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24

Efficient .sfeasmss--On the 1lth inst Mr. Bedford,
sh,p;csrpcner, with gang Of 70 - hands, left
this city, in the steamboat, for the lakes where
they are, by contract TO complete force in given
number OF days. adequate TO the command of that
important section Of our fionter--N y. Columbian
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24

Reports are in circulation that Mr. Monroe is
be appointed Secretary of War, and that Mr.. Jefe
son, late President OF The " s. 10 TO DC invited to I,
Office of Secretary of State--this is good news,
it should prove true.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24

1t appears there are now two British squadr,
on our coast one consisting of the BelvideIc, Eo
and Maidsionethe other, the Ststrs, Acasts a
Nynph. We lu~e it will not he long before Co
modore Rodgers will give some account OF these &
conading buccaneers.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-09-24

The southern papers contain an account that u
frigate Essex capt Porter, has been challenged |
the British f;igaie Southampton capt. Yeo. and tn.
the gallant American has accepted the challengo-
Both vessels said to be of equal force, therefor
there cannot be much doubt as to the result.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-30
CHARLESTON THEATRE.
TO THE Public.

Our duty, our interest and inclination dc
tate the present address to you on the sub
ject Of the Theatre, before we present our
imitation. The recent and dreadful Gala
nifty which has befallen US in sister state,
has too fatally demonstrated that the ope-
rations Of Theatre cannot he effected with
a positive exclusion from the effects of acct
dent and danger, and what was intended
for amusement may suddenly become the
means of destruction. Human wisdom can
not prevent accident, or change the fixed
and immutable laws of nature-Prudence
cannot foresee all circumstances in perspcc-
tive nor vigilance prevent their concur
renee, which frequently produce the most
unexpected effects, overwhelming us with
results as ruinous as singular, which at once
expose the weakness Of our foresight and the