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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02


CHARACTERISTICS county, May
n Term, 1879.
Hal,iin Perkins and Price Perkins, executors of
Hardin Perkins, deed, who acting exe'or of
John Watkins, deed and Robert Watkins, one of
the children and Representatives of TIE said John
watkins, decd, plaintiffs.
Josas Chambers ,.nd Clopton Chambers,
Defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorneys
and appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
the delft Josias Chambers is an inhabant of this
state, ~ rs ordered and decreed, That unless the
sad ..osias shall appear here Or before August
fermsnext and answer the bill OF the plaintiffs the
court Will then proceed to take the same for conIes-
sed as to ', and decree the matter thereof cord
,ngly and that copy Of this order he forthwith pub
shed IN some public newspaper OF the city of Rich
mond tor two months successvely, and that another
copy be posted mp at the front door of the COURT
house of this county.
:. a copy. Teste,
May &c. vem
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May &c.

NJ EWPOST-This is among the most beautiful
~ situations on the Rappahannock, and is within
i've miles of frederick sburg; with regard TO good
health, none in the world can surpass 1.-THE
House is substantial, large and commodious well
built with brick and freeStone--kiteheu, Wash
house, and Sture-R Room, all connected and attached
to the main building and of the same materials (;
large and convenient Ce,rs, and brick Smoke.
House. There is 1880 acres in this tract Including
400 acres in rail timber and separate, short dis.
lance from the balance CT the and.---There
are many advantages attending this farm, viz; The
delivery OF grain---four hands can deliver
1900 bushels per day-a quantity of meadow land,
good Herring Fishery aud a-much better Shai--
tree-stone Quarries good Mil Seat with a Mill
House almost rew-Qysters, Fish, and Wild Fowls,
can be bad at q little trouble and expence. Indeed
to aian with family who wishes to settle himself
tor ite there rs no farm the river more desira-
bic that can be purchased. AS my object in sell
ling is to purchase few Negroes and smaller
farm, will take part of the purchase money in
young and likely Negro fellows at valuation
Terms OF saie--one fourth when deeds are made :;
the other three-fourths in equal and annual pay
ments--Bonds with approved security with interest
from the date if not paid punctually, will be requi-
red.
This farm will be offered publickly for sale nj the
Dwelling House. on the first Monday in June if not
sold before that day privately, and the subscriber (f
requested by those who wish to purchase) will en-
deavour to accommodate in dividing the tract tc
suit purchasers. Letters addressed to me i'm Fred
ericksburg will be attended to.
=, GEO. w. sPOTsWooD.
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LNOR sALE-.Nir PLANTATIoN ON Finni.

EyOR sALE-.My PLANTATION on Finnie
II Wood, upper eud Of Meckenburg, containing
by late survey, go acres, about 800 of which ha.
been cleared-the balance is finely tmbered, and j.
the best Tract OF Tobacco Land that is within my
knowledge.
This land was purchased Of tho Executrix of Tlat'
Jenes deceased, and adioips tho lHnic Of Mr. Stokes
(Iate Genl Kennon's,) VIM. Hunts, WagstdF's
Russes and Mrs. Hogan's, and will be shewn at an,
time by Mr. Hunt, and the terms made known BY
application to y. NELSON.
Mecklcnburg, March d. VT
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EIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD. Runaway

s<IFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD. Runaway
n from the subscriber in the City of Williams
burg Virginia. on the 1 5th day of January last q
likely giri named Polly about 6 years OF age, OF
middle side and delicately made, and some what
Of tawny colour, she speaks aud walks very quick,
and is endowed with an uncommon share OF good
sense the said girl has no particular marks by
which size may be distinguished or known, but gene.
rally wears her hair plated before and at the locks
and have reasons 20 believe calls herself Polly
LightfOot; and have been lately informed that some
time since, she went on board of boat ut Richmond
bound for Lyhchburg, where il is likely she may at
tempt TO pass as a free woman. The above reward
win be given to any who will apprclend the
said girl and secure her in Richmcnd Jail so that
can get her again
All persons are hereby forwarned from receiving
Oh board their vessels the said girl otherwise con
ycyng her away by water under the penalty Of the
law. RICHARD COKE
Williamsburg, May 18Th, 1919. Ct.
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~ OTICE.-I wiz sell bargain in 5000 acres of
" Military Land, lying on Big Barren River, in
the counties Of Warren and Barren, Kentucky, il
miles from New-Gasgow, Is from Russellyle, so
from Nashville Tennessee Its quality is to be rated
amongst tho first class of the Green River lands and
is exceedingly well watered, with great number of
fine springs-the improvements are, three or four
cabins, with small lots of cleared ground There are
considerable advantages attached to this land the
river affords good navigation, and it has public
road leading through it; and being only few miles
from the Barrens. am DESTROYS of selling, and will
sell at reduced price, for cash, short credit or
for good bonds; and satisfactory right will be made
to the purchaser. For further particulars apply to
the subscriber.
-, EDMUND BOOKER,
Jamestown, Prince Edward
April 81. wswp
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COLUMBIAN HOTEL-Peter Mose,ey, CRATE.
" fal rthe experienced patronage of his friends
and the public, has the pleasure to inform them,
that he has removed to Cary-street, in the large &
comInodious house lately occupied by Mrs. Randolph
and in which Thomas Wilson, esq has kept his of.
hee for several years, in the of business and
solioits a continuance of former favors He is de-
termned to use his best endeavors to give general
satisfaction. His Stables, which are near tile
house, shall always be provided with the best pro-
vender
The price for Man and horse per day, will be one
dollar, s. rs cents.
Richmond, May 10, 1912. If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02

NTOTEN from the subscr Der living in the lower
- end Of Louisa County on Saturday the 10th
lust. sorrel horse about fifteen hands HIGH ten or
eleven years old, has large blaze in his face, four
white legs and very much mixed with white hairs
on his body his right legs much dsfgured by losing
part 81 the eye lid. he in very good order and
PAGES exceedingly well also n very good Saddle and
hridle. viii give ten dollars for such information
Hat get tie Horse and twenty dollars if aceompa-
MED with conviction of the thief
JOHN B. ARMSTRONG.
May os. 4tp.
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May g..

GHOES-Joha Lreson, opposite Mr.. Samuel G.
~ Adams has lately received general assortment
of ladies, misses and childrens' Morocco and kid
Shoes, suitable for the season-Also on hand 10 600
par OF various kinds, which he will sell wholesale
or retail as low as can be purchased in this place
Ladies Morocco Shoes from IS Cd 10 Is Sd per
pair.
May 8. en4w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02

TNILLIAM ANDERs ON, has Just received from
w Boston aud Philadelphia, in addition to his
former stock of Groceries, the following articles
Prime Old Sherry, in 3 and la Pipes,
Ncw-Engai.d Rum, in barrels
German and Blistered Steel
Philadelphia Tyre ami assorted Sweedes Iron.
Plough Plates,
Nail Rods,
Scythe blades,
Prime Green Coffee,
Wrapping Paper, 40
May 10. wf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02

Z AND-OFFICE, April sth, 1sIe-In pursuance
OF an act of Assembly passed the 14th Of Febru-
airy, 1911, entitled I'm act to a7end the several
laws concerning eScheats," hereby make it known,
that the two following tracts of land situated in the
county of Prince Edward have eScheated the COM
cheator of said county, dated the 18th March last.
Viz one for so acres, OF which John Graham is said
to have died seized-the other for AlS acres more or
less, OF which John McMurray is said to have died
possessed of. -
CHARLES BLAGROYE, ReF'y.
May S. asw
The Editor Of the National Intelligencer will in
sert the above advertisement in his paper for six
weeks successfully, and transmit his account to this
department for payment. C.B.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02

NETILLAM COWAN, has Just received an as
w sortmcnt Of fashionable Patent Lever, Re.
peatng, Musical, Ladys', Fancy aud Plain Watches
in Gold and Silver Csses--wti variety Uf fsshiona
which he offers at the most reasonable prices.
May 10. wSw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02

GPRING GOODS-Robeyt .NeiLson and Co. have
y Just received per the Schooner Happy Return
and Young Carpenter; Thirty packages of Staple
aud Fancy goods of the newest fashions adapted Ia
the present season-whieh with one hundred pack.
ages preyiousyr eceived, forms very compieat aud
extensive assortment,--wbich they will SELL
wholesale and retail, at very reduced prices for cash
or acceptances in town.
May 8. tr
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02
(BY AUTHORITY OF TIE STATE OF
MARYLhND.)

$4,000 tickets at Ten Dollars each SSs0Ooo
CASH PRIZES
Subject to deduction of fifteen rer cent.
StGtiondTy pri3cs as follow:
First drawn ticket op,it.edt 20 5000
500 blanks SIC each
The next 1000 do. Is
do Ticket after Il &c 6O00 hIarks $500
First drawn ticket on the 18th ard until the 2sth
day $500 each
,t DO sSh to ss,h Excepting the 100 Tickets
The sad prizes to consist of the numbers from
TO 100 Inclusive each hundred of the said 1000 to
be one prize. the First drawn hundred or lowest NUM-
her for tn, 25th day, and SO regularly ascending
the S5th.
First drawn ticket on the s5,h $4,000
DO. Seth to &ist 500
De. 4Ist To 5oth inclusive 1000
Do. 55th day $4,000
The prize books to CONSTR Of Nos. I a 1000.
The object contemplated to lie accomplished by
the above scheme, is eminent entitled the favor
and patronage oil the citizens Of Baltimore. he
Enlistment of Medical College will unquestionaby
have beneficial influence the general literary
character OF our city-on it perhaps may be hereaf-
ter engraed the other Colleges, and thus an unver-
sity be constituted.
1t will promote spirit of investigation in the Ia
Guilty, IL will induce young of talents establish
themselves in our city, and thereby permanently
cure to this community the hes, aid that can be af-
forded by the medical profession. 1t may also be
proper to remark that il this school should prosper,
as is anticipated it will large be expend-
ed annually in this city, which would otherwi:e be
disbursed In other places.
We presume that those gentlemen who are anxi-
GUS for the advancement of the interests of Balti-
more will give their support the above consi
deratons.
To those who inclined to profit themselves at
the same time that they encourage us--we conf
IDENTITY say, that scheme of lottery splendid
promising as the above, has been offered in this
country.
o. The commissioners having already contracted
for the sale OF sufficient number of Tickets
thorize them in fixing the earliest day for drawing,
that tbs tme necessary for making preparations viii
admit,
GIVE NOTICE,
That the drawing of the Medical College Lottery
will commence on the 11th day of June nest.
TICKETS may be had by application to the Mar
nagers
.M.I.N.4GERS.
John ID: DaIidse MIidd'n y. Magruder
James Nosher Jsaac Punell
John COmcgys BENJAMIN Berry
Robert Cary Long George Winchester
B H. Muiikin John Crawford
d. "a Smith q. T.. Mitchell
Hall Harrison p II. Niekhn
w. III. Clendinen William M'Mechen
Fielding Lucas, jun. J: ]. III. Worthipgton
William Gwym William Jessop
David Hoffman Henry THOMPSON
Samuel Baker Charles a. Warfield
James Cooke Charles W;rgman
Jonathan Meredith William Lorman
jeremiah Sullivan
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4 AND FOR SALE.-57,195 Acres of Land for
a sale.-By virtue of decree pronounced in the
Stsunton District Court of Chancery, in the case Of
Samuel Noae, trustee of the estate of Robert s. Sa-
nuel Purvance against Henry Purvance, will pro-
coed as commissioner, the 2Sth day of June next
IN the City of Baltimore, sell all those lands lying in
the counties of kenawha, Wood, and Ohio, mentions
ed in mortgage deed given by said Henry Purviancc
to Samuel Moae, trustee, Ssche terms of sale will
be made known on that day. The above lands are
valuable, and situated the waters of the Ohio
and kenawha rivers; mary of them improved
and merit the attention on those persons who wish to-
reside in that part of Virginia. The lands will be di-
v'ded into suitable tracts parcels for the
daton of purchasers, and the sale continued FROM
day to day, until completed.
THOS. l.. PRESTON.
Lexington, Virginia.
April 81, 1919. ids
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02
VEvwENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Runaw,

lVENWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Runaway
H. from the subscriber, the fifteenth day of Sep
TENDER last, negro man slave, named GARY, aged
about twenty-six years, light black complexion,
height about six feet, stands quite erect and when
walking handles himself quite nimbIy, his weight is
one hundred and sixty seventy, countenance cast
down when spoken to-the white of his eyes is unu-
sualy large, on being unprecedented is very sury, he
is rough Cooper On examination his shius will be
found injured-he has probably obtained tree pass.
About twelve years ago, Gary brought from
Brunswick county to Surry county in this state by
Mr.. Travis Harris where said boy lived for eight
years and was in the year $685. purchased by myself
OF Thomas Edwards and Reuben Buffers ex'ors of
said Harris, decd out of Sury, and brought Buck
ngham, where said negro got wife, and lived with
me about two years on James river, not far from
Scots ferry, and was then brought by myself Al
bemarle county, near Milton, from whom said negro
eioped-sad slave is probably harbored in Surry or
some OF the above places. lido hereby forewarn all
persons from harboring said negro. Ass. do com
mand all captains of vessels sea- grant said
slave his passage, or take him on board.
The above reward, with all reasonable charges,
will be paid to any person taking said slave within this
state, and bringing him to me, else for combining
him in any Jail in this state, that get him a.
gain. An additional reward of ten dollars will be Civ
en- to any person taking said slave out of this state,
| and for acting with him above stated.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, jr.
Albemarle county, Virginia.
Feb. 13. w26p
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02

II TTERARY-ThomasD obson of PHILADELPHIA in.
tends printing new Revised and Enlareed G.
ton Of the great universal History in about seven.
y octave volumes for which he means shortly In
ssuc proposals.
April ~. vgv.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02
THE MEDICAL. COLLEGE LOTTERY.
!, IN WHICH ARE

THE MEDICAL. COLLEGE LOTTERY.
IN WHICH ARE
TWO PRIZES OF FIFIY THOUSAND
DOLL.3RS, :
Whl commence drawing on the t1th of June nexto
VIXEN the FIRST drawn ticket will entite the holder
to FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
The subscribers have for sale a number Of the
IiCNETS, which they offer at present at the ORR
gnal price ct TEN DOLLARS; the opportunity thus
presented OF purchasing chance for fortune at the
forrest rate should not be neglectedas the price of
Tickets will certainly be raised the I'd Monday OF
next month Applications from distant places by let.
ter, post paid, &ne'osng the cash, win be immediate
~ attended to by either of the subscribers ut thea
Lottery Offices in baltimore,
KEARNY WHARTON,
PHILIP II. NICKLIN,
j. ]. COHEN, Jun'r.
Baltimore, March 81. 2awt1stOct.
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AALUABLE PROPERTY, ron S.3LE.-By
virtue oil a deed of trust, bearing date the it,
day OF January, 1910, executed to the subscriber by
William Edwards and Fanny G. Edwards, his wife,
to secure the payment of certain debts therein men.
toned to John III. Cooke, will he sold at auction, to
the highest bidder for ready money, at Surry court
house. on the seventeenth day Of month (June)
the IR.4CT or L.9.TD, (whereon the court
house stands called and known by the name Of tho
Cross Roads, containing by estimation, two hundred
acres--Hnd also one other parcel of L.4yND thereto
adjoining, called the Bower, containing one and
half; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to
discharge the balance which may then remain due
and unpaid of the debts aforesaid, and the and
ezpeaccs attending the execution Of the trust. Be-
sides the Tavern (Which is large and commodious)
and the buildings thereto appurtenant, there
veral tenements ON the first mentioned tract some
OF Which are on lease for term of years-ot the o.
Their there is a dwelling house lin which the Of
nee is at present kept with the necessary Offices
sufficient for the accommodation Of small family.
Information rs to the periods at which the leases will
expire, and other particulars, will be given tho
Gay Of sale.
further description Of The property is deemed
unnecessary, rs it is presumed that all who dis
posed IL purchase will view IL and Judge for them
selves The subscriber will only observe, that it is
believed there vgry few, il any, eligible sic
tuations IN the Lover Country, for publican Tie,
mercantile business, too, has been carried At tE
place for many years past, and IL is understood, tn
great advantage.
n. FAULCON, Trustee. =
surry county, May 10, 1912 ST. s
N u. IL the weather should be such rs N prevent
sale of the property the day appointed above.
It will take place the first fair day thereafter.
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XNI q E. t. a
w 'POTHECARIES Il DRUGGISTS, inform
their old customers, and the public that they have
opened an extensive assortment of MEDICINES,
PAINTS, &c. a few doors below the Bell Tavern,
and near the Market Bridge, where Dyers. Paint
tiers, Glazers, and Hatters may be furnished with
materials in their respective trades on moderate
terms.
Orders from Country Merchants and Families
also Receipts from Medical Gentlemen, will be
thankfully received, and executed with accuracy &
dispatch.
April II. wifi
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-02

GHELTON 81 FINNEY, are now receiving ana
- offer for sale
10 IIhds. prime New Orleans Sugar,
IS low priced Tuscovado do.
Is bales fire, quality Upland Cotton,
10 tierces fresh Rice.
May %. vim
PRINTING of every kind handsomely and expecS
ssvsly dsne at ts Office,
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John d. Daridge
James Nosher
John Comegys
Robert Cary Long
b. III. Muilikin
ID. a. Smith
Hall Harrison
w. III. Clentlinen
Fielding Lucas, jun.
William Gwynn
David Hoffman
Samuel Baker
James Cooke
Jonathan Meredith
jeremiah Sullivan
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Lexington, Virginia
April 81, 1919. ids
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-02
April Is
Valuable Property.

nN Monday the 18th ef May next, will
~ be sold, at Public Sale, on the premises
at IL o'clock, A. M.-those two spacious Go
legant BRICK HOUSES in the City Of
Washington, late the property OF General
Washington, situated on North Capitol
Street, and running back to New Jersey A.
venue, containing the whole of Lot No Is
and parts of s and 2 square 634--More desis
rable property is not within the city--In1-
mediatcly after tho sale of said Lots and
Houses, will be exposed to sale Lot No. s
in square 6e7, and those highly valuable wac
ter Lots No. II, Is. IA, in square 667 with
the liberty of improving in front of them
into bold deep water in the Eastern Branch.
This property is sold under decree of the
Court, and will be sold on credit of twelve
months-the purchaser to give bond with
approved security carrying interest from the
day of sale--3oo dollars will be required in
cash or an approved indorsed note at so days
NO title to be made until the purchase mo-
ney is fully paid.
Apri l8. 4W
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inquire into the propriety and expedieney OF
suspending the payment of all such bonds IN
the custom houses of the u. States on goods
as are or shall become due during the exls-
tence Of the Embargo, and also of extending
the time of issuing dcbentures during the.
same period with leave to report BY bill
Mr.. Breckenridge took the chair, III COM
mittee ofthe whole, on the act TO amend the
act for establishing quarter masters de-
.par,nent, and for other purposes.
No decision past s---The house adjourned
till Monday.
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T. BRUTE. Dentist,

FROM FLASHING TON CITY,
"AVING come to Alexandria for the
II purpose of finishing the Subscription
to his Pressed Shot Factory. about to be es-
tahlished in Washington City, will practice in
the DENTIST LINE during the short term
of his continuance here.
The price of SHARES is one hundred dol
lars, tenth part in advance, and the residue
in instalments. Several persons have SUBJ
scribed thi. day, few more are offered-and
on his return to the City, they Will be raised
to Sl2o, as there is no doubt of its being the
most productive Stock in the United States.
N. Those who have been so unfortunate
as to lose part of the roof of their Mouths, are
informed that T. BRUFF has been uniformly
successful in remedying that defect, and re-
storing the Speech. He has few Boxes OF
BEST TOOTH.POWDER, at One Dollar
each.
May Is.
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Congress Of the United States.
oUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
FaIpAr, Mag |, 1912.

.
REPoRrED FOR THIS GAZETTE.
Mr., Newton, from the. committee of com.
nerce and manufactures, reported bill for
asrsiisf Of the sufferers by the earthquakes
Venezuela Referred to a committee OF
swhole to-day.
MI, Morrow, from the committee on pub
Z lands, reported bill designating the SUR
Fys Of military Bounty lands, which was
stthree times and passed.
Mr., Poindexter reported a bill to annex
0'uoR OF West Florida to the Mississippi
'rftory, which was ordered to be read a
ard time tomorrow.
HE billto appoint two assistant secretaries
: War was read a third time.
MI. Randolph spoke against its passage
= expressed his establishment that 1t should
'@now have been discovered that such Off
W. we're necessary. AT this rate, we might
'Mo assistant secretaries "a TIC navy, Mo
S4s'art attornies- general, SIC.
: Tsilmadge also opposed the ball, and
plKim supported it. After which the
sgSiOn was taken, and the bill passed, ayes
snoes Is.
IN motion of Mr.. Stow, Resolved, Tia
Committee on military affairs be instruct
% inquire whether any and what rcgula-
.''S ave necessary to prevent abuses growing
! y The employment Of persons as walters
pesrs in the army, with leave to report
' vi Or otherwise.
:. % motion Of Mr. Reed, Resolved, that the
~""''ee Ofwai. aud means be directed to
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!, them to his lodgings, and fed them
0ss Nee DAYS, while his ship was blown out
! is''s de when the ship returned, he took
lhs hoard and brought them with him.
sD ,v|o9,TJSTS were so Numerous on the
Be - s 10 darken the sky, deyouring every
l'O' sssDrc them. For want of rain last sea-
ipSS =. - crops Of vino were very short; the
p :, mart Of whichwas shipped to England
f' Sfs"sS,,,pal; the price had risen from s25
z Z l0 Ssr nipe-Indian corn had sold at 5 dol
. = bushel, and -four 90 per barrel-none
sr1rtet.--C. r. Books.