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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30

against ~
Laurence Muse, executor of Thomas Roane, Jun.
who was executor of Thomas Roane, who was
an ex'r. of Robert p. Warning, who was an
ex'r. OF Pittman Clements, William Latane,
admr with the will annexed, ofRobert p. War
ring, decd. which last named Thomas Roane
& RobertP. Warning We're surviving executors
ofPittman Clements, who was executor of
John Clements, decd William Rufin and
Horace Buckner, executors of Archibald
Richie, who, was ex'r. of the said John Gle
rnents, Susan Robinson, Robert Jennings,
admir- of Mary his late wife, Francis Smith,
ex'r. OF William Clements, and William New
bill, admir-. of Mace Clements, Deffs.
THE defendant William Ruffin not having en-
tered his appearance and given security accor-
ding to the Act of Assembly and the Rules of
this Coura, and it appearing to the satisfaction
of the Court, that he is not AN inhabtant of this
country: on motion of the plaintiff, by his Coun-
sci, ItiS ordered, That the said defendant do
appear here on the first day of the next term
and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a
copy of this order lie forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in the City of Rich
mond, for two months successfully, and posted
at the front door of the Capitol in the said
City.
A Copy--Teste
WIN. w. HENING, C. C.
March %. w8w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
IN cHANcERY Cumberland, March Court,

IN CHANCERY :-Cumberlsnd March Court,
4 1912:
George Carson, PltF.
Against
Samuel Clopton and Jarratt Rison, Defs.
1t appearing to the satisfaction OF the Court,
that Jarratt Rison, one of the defendants, is
not an inhabitant ofthis State, on motion of the
plaintiff, by his counsel-It is ordered, that the
said defendant Rison do appear here on the 18th
Monday in July next, and answer the bill ofthe
plaintiff, or the matter thereof will be decreed
against him, and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some one of the newspa-
pers printed in the City of Richmond for two
months successfully, and another copy posted
at the front door Of the courthouse of this ooun-
ty.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
March 26.

" IRGINlA :--At Superior Court of
Chancery, holden at the Capitol, in the CT.
ty of Richmond, the 9th day of February, 1912
Gideon Spencer, and the same Gideon Spencer,
admir- ofCatharine his late wife, which Ca
tharine was sister of Pittman Clements,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-30
VAIL < ROGERS.

VAIL < ROGERS,
Have received new supply Of Dagon or Con.
necticut PLoUGHS, at their Medical Store, Z.
Street.
April 9th w12w
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Tor RENT, by S. PIeasau;s, the ROOM o.
4 vet the Argus Bookstore
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-24
h,iscEL.LANIhs.

WAsHjncIoN, March IL.
Incur subsequent columns viii ie iound a I.os-
sage from the Pr, Sdeut 81 the ni;tG States, tra.,s-
miuhg to Congress letter from the Eri,lsh Mi: is
ter, so.enniy dsels,miis a,y knowledge, on his las
OF the internal pioJcot, just v.op.d Tor the des-
uucton ct this government We entertain no
doubt ot the "deep concern" With which MIR. fos-
ter mist have seen this disclosure, whether We con
slider him minister, feeling for the character VI
the government by wheel. he is employ cd; or, rs n
patriotic Briton, man oil honor, who views witt,
horror the ntleb!e stain which this transaction has
imprinted OH lis coui.try's fame Tie a,,is:on To
the character OF Mr.. Henry, however, we t!f,k
might have been spared; for, well observed
hy the patriotic MACON, no objection be made
by the British government to giving credit to tl,c
testimony OF man with whon her First Minister OF
State and her Goveruor-Gcnerai OF Canada have
held intimate aud official correspondence; to whom
las been confded by his government mission 81
confidential, it seems, that even Mr.. Foster not
trusted with knowledgc Of it.
The Supreme Court of the United States adjourn
ell on Saturday last, after deciding about forty OF
the cases referred 10 that Tribunal.
We learn that the examination of the foreigner,
whom we mentioned in last to have been sum-
moned before the committee OF Foreign Relations,
has not resulted in proving any thing material.
letter was received in this city yesterday from a
merchant in Boston, which states that the Council oi
New-Brunswick have imposed discriminating duty
OF per cent on all English goods, in that province,
not owned by British subjects. Nat. Int.
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Jan. %.
rkNMEN1.Y DOLLARS REWARD Runaway

SkSNENTY DOLLARS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
II from the subscriLer ON 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 nin,bly, his weight is
one hundred and sixty seventy, countenance cast
down when spoken to--the white of his eyes is uru-
snaiiy large, being apprehended is very sury, he
is rough Cooper. On examination his shins will be
found injured-sc has probably obtained Tree pass.
About twelve years ago, Gary was brought from,
brunswick county to Surry county in this state, by
MIR. Travis Harris, where said boy lived for eight
years, aud was in the year 1908, purchased by myself
of Thomas Edwards and Reuben Buffers ex'ors of
said Harris, decd of Surry, and brought 10 Buck
ingham, where said negro got wife, and lived with
me about two years James river, not far from
Scots ferry, and then brought by myself to AL
bemaIle county, near Milton, from whom said negro
eloped-said slave is probably harbored in Sury or
some OF the above places lido hereby forewarn all
persons from harboring said negro. Ass. do COM
nland all captains of vessels sea, grant said
slave his passage, ortake 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 confirming
him in any Jail in this state, so that get him n
gain. An additional rewNrl of ten dollars will be Civ
EN- to any person taking said slave of this state,
md FOR acting with him as above stated.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, jr.
Albemarle county, Vrgnm.
Feb. IL. w26p
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To cte,y friend qf uscjai knotole4iye.

4 o CSeIv /ficrG M HSe/H[ RHOi1leQPe.
The subscriber has, for several years, dev )ted his
leisure hours TO the collection OF materials FOR a
Natural History II Virginia. Labour ofa pleasing
nature is now more than ever necessary to his mind
and henceoth, he will prosecute, with activity
and regularity than his late sphere OF daty allowed
his researches interesting subject. With this
object in view, lac soleits auxiliary information from
the enlightened and the liberal throughout the state
Communications (postage paid) respecting any part
Of the Ioology, Botany, MineraIogy, Geology, Met
eorology, he. ct Virginia, directed to him, or for
him to yHr. Samuel pkensnrts, IN Richmond, shall
be received with respect and gratitude Natural
curOsities OF any sort, specimens of and valua
bic product ions, Young Plants, Seeds of Trees,
Shrubs & Herbs deemed either ornamental Or USE
Cul, would also, Transmitted free from all cxpen-
ees, greatly conduee to the accomplishment Of the
subscribers design.---Geutlemeu residing on or
near, the banks OF James river, and its principal
branches, might conveniently send such objects to
be deposited with Mr.. Peasants. From the consci
business OF promoting plan, which may eventually be-
neht society, s,ic gentleman would derive reward
worthy vt COOL hearts, and expanded minds.
10 expatiate on the advantages of natural know-
edge, were an Insult on the understanding Of those
to whom tIIs present appeal is made.-Nor is il ne
ecsssry To o1er Specific qucries--muc less to de-
scribe the method of taking up, and safely conveying
Plants, &c.-Suhcc il to observe, that all civilized
countries, and, in particular some Of our ster-sae
have warmly pntropizei similar pursuits and tI,at
botanic collections c.ninrntly spenlid, and ex-
tsn:ivsF rssfsl, have, FOR the most part, originated
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4 1BSERVE! That the following GENUINE
" .lfEOLCLNksS are sold by GEO E,TIEEIN

4 BSERVE! That the following GENUINE
" .HEDICLNES are sold by GEO E,TIFFIN,
corner OF r and 18th St. opposite the POST Office
Lees Misunderstanding Lozenges
Lees Anti-blious Pills;
Lees Ague and Fever Drops
Lees Elixer for Coughs, Colds, &c.
Lees Grand Restorative
Lees Essence and Extract of Mustard. for the
Rheumatism, &c.
Lees Ointment for the Itch
Lees Indian Vegetable Speciic1
Lees Eye-Watcr;
Lees Tooth-Ache Drops;
Lees Damask Lip-Salve
Lees Persian Lotion;
Lees Corn Plaster;
Lees Anodinc Elixir.
OF To detect counterfeits, observe each article
has on the outside wrapper, the signature of
MICHAEL LEE * Co.
Late MICHAEL LEE & SON.
Also, Just receired new and complete assert.
ment OF gentlemen's and chiidreu's HATS.
Feb. 8. #sw
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GNTY-FTyE DOLLARS RE7r.12r-,, .bc
NJ 1Zt Dec. last, young, calling himself JOHN
IRWIN, (thoush have sssce heard that u few miles
above my house he passed by the nan,c of Ciaik
came On foot, his horse lac sadly having: sou,itereti
I'm the road) To the mills OF MIR. Skipwth in Cunber-
land with two negro men, the one Tom black man,
the other Dick muistto man, which negroes lc Of
fered To sell. The said Irwin, or Clarke, sai that he
came from lynchbnrg, that the mulatto man belong
ed tn fnn, and that he carrying him to Rich
mond, having sold him to AIR. Taylor ct that place
that Tom belonged to his father, Mr. ir,in mcr-
chant a few miles above Campbell court house. The
sa iyin appeared tn be about five and tw enty wears
OF age, about five feet or eleven inchcs high with
black eyes and har-his right hand at that time was
tied mp and appeared to be much hurt--he also men,
toned that he expected To meet his wagon in Rich
mond, which had gone down with load of Hour fron,
Sleightstone creek in Ptsy county, On the Esd
december bought Tom oil said Irwin for four hum
dred and thirty dollars-i let him have bay horse
with bobbed tail, one hind foot white, a small star in
the forehead, and about five feet high, at SiSO-I
paid 500 and gave him my note for two hundred,
payable the first alt.
On the Esd January the above mentioned negro
man Tom absconded from my plantation & took with
hiin a sorrel mare, about years old, feet 8 or
inches high hind foot white, and small star in
the forehead For the delivery OF the mare will
give S15-Tom is very likely black man, abou,
twenty years of age, about FIVE feet nine inches high
OF very pleasant countenance, and polite when spoken
to-his clothing consisted of Jackets the one OF
blue cloth, the other white Virginia CLOTH two pair
panta'oons one of corduroy, the other of grey Kerr
sey-a white plains great coat, and some other art
cles not particularly recolected. will give fifty dol
lars for the delivery of said negro forty If secured
In Jail so that get him again. expect he viii at
tempt to pass as free man, and is probably employ
ed as a waterman on James River. l forewarn all
persons from trading for the executed to said
John Irwin
JERMAN BAKER.
Cumberland county, March 8. wiw
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TKVHIRI'Y DOLLARS REwARD-I,an away

|sENHiRTY DOLLARS REWARD.--Itan away
a from the Subscriber ia Sussex county, ON the
18th of February last, negro man named SIMON,
about six feet high, of dark compile xon, strong,
stout, and OF robust frame, about Sc years old but
from dissipation aud intenperanec looks rather old
er, had Jacket aud Trow sers of Virginia Cloth ;
his eyes generally infanied with ntoxication has
over Of his eyes, supposed TO he The right
eye; when spoken to makes quick answers, and is
fluent and plausible in conversation; hc will be found
extremely cunning in expedients to eyadc detection
he is first rate Cooper, aud understands something
og the Brick Laying business, has wife under the
management Of Mr.. Beverly Crump Of New-kent ;
IL isprobable therefore that he is lurking about
that county, it is also probable that he may endeavor
to get employment at some of the mills tobacco
warehouses.
II is believed that his intention is TO persuade his
wife to olope will! him to the northward. al mas
ters of vessels aud others arc hereby forcwarncd
FROM har'iouring carrying OF said slave under the
penalty OF the law.
The above reward, and all reasonable expenees,
viii he paid 10 any person who will linn in any
Jail in this state, so that get him again.
GEORGE BLOW .
March 10. wi2wp
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TEN DOLLARS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES fran
the subscriber on the eth Dec last dark muIattn
Woman named PATTY about "a years of age She
formerly belonged to Mr.. Southall's estate of Charlie,
Cty-thence toMr. VIM. II. Colgin, of, the said
County, who at present owns her child and from him
was sold to Mr.. William Fulcher-who sold her IA,
Messrs Ftzwhysonn Potter, of this city, and after
a short time was resold again to the said Mr.. WIN.
She had on when she went away blue cloth habit Sc
a blue Handkerchief, with white spots; that She
wore round her head. She is about five feet 9 or
inches high, mild spoken, rather slender made.-
whoever will deliver her to me- shall receive the n
boye reward, or five dollars secure her in any iai!
that may get her again.
BENJAMIN WOLFE.
Richmond, Feb. 1. aaatf
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| SEATS FOR WATER NyORKS-On the falls Of
~ james River. The subscribers witnessing with
much pressure, the rapid progress and great pros
pcrty OF manufactures established ia their country;
oher for sale the following very valuable rca. estate
to w.t. tract of land containing about forty acres OF
land bordering on the South side of the river and ot-
toring excellent situations for the various kinds of
mills and other works operated by water, of which an
unlimited and inexaustible supply NAV al that pace
be drawn from the river all seasons OF the wear
Works established there would be secure from injury
by an invading naval force, while they woukl Dosse
| the benefit ola navigation extending through fine
wheat country, about three hundred miles above
Richmond, and TO the ocean-beow. The fertile and
wealthy country through which this river passes,
abounus IN Iron ore, and considerable number of
Iron works already erected convenient TO the
CATION OF the river wheh hish great quantities ofpr
and bar iron of superior quality and the coal mines
ana treestonc qunfIes In the vicinity Of Richmond and
convenient TO tins navigation copceived to be in
cXiaustbic This land is adjacent to the town of
Manchester, and separated from the city of Rich
nond (the metropolis of the State) only by the
breadth of the river considerable Dor,ion tlsrs,,
high, level beautifully situated for building lots and
will be the stopping place for boats from the western
country; rs their voyage must terminate here as
soon as distinctions removed so rs to make the
falls of the river navgabe ON the South a;c as ,lcv
now are on the North.
1t IS proven by the mills already erected that no
seats for water works in any part OF America offer
greater advantages than those the falls of James
River in the vicinity of Richmond and as such nro
perty is seldom offered for SALE it is deemed am oh
ject worthy the attention of manufacturers through
out the Unitei States
The above mentioned property will be sold at auc-
ton the premises the fourth day of MAY next.
ffar, If not, the fair day. on credit of six
twelve and eighteen months, payable in equal install
ments bonds with satisfactory security will be re-
CURED from the purchaser, title will be made until
| all the payments shall be completed; and then, an
ndisputable title shall be conveyed TO the purchaser
.8iexarder .ifcRGe
John Clarke
Villi0nl Bo1pden
Tjillian Uardla.p.
George UiaSfOn.
UT The editors of the Bait. American and Boston
Pariot are requested to insert the above once week
Office.
Feb. ~, 1879. wtds
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n Pursuance of Deed of Trust, executed bx
George Walker Clayton to me, for the n " pose
to Armistead Russell, Fx'r. oil Armis,ead l.s,ssejI
decd shall. the 9Th day of April next, proceed
to sell ut New-Kent CourtH to the highest bid
der for cash, A TRACT OF LAND, lying in New
DEAIER's or RUSSELLs OLD PLACE. A dc.
scrpon OF the Land is deemed unnecessary, as it is
presumed that those disposed to purchase will either
examine it, or make the necessary enquiries to form
an opinion OF the same, previous the ay of sale.
:, -, WIN. ARMlSTEAD, Trustee.
warren o. 3wp
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I" Published in the LAST Enquirer.

{. Our readers, when they peruse the follow
ing extract from leading paper in New
York (the Columbian) will, as they happen
to be in gay or serious mood. smile or sigh
at the lofty tone in which it affects to spe ak
the determination of Virginia's !" superior,
both in point of population and wealth.
IL.
" The time we think is very near, Gift be not al
ready arriyed) when that section OF the United States
Virginia will learn her PROPER PLACE in the
Sc ale of the Union, be satisfied with share and
tur, probably think her sister state consistcnts
they GRANT THUS MUcHp'
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Feb. 49,.
DvERTIsEMENT.-fo, sac, mp PL.a.N:

DVERTlSEMENT.--Foy sale, mr. PLAN.
IA T.lIYON, in the county Of Lancaster, corr
tanning 500 acres Of Land, beautifully situated.-
Go'n'nanaing an esfensive vieSv Of the Chesateake
fsh, oysters, and wild fovi-Ihe improvements
consist q good t!po story isveHiRg-hou good
kitchen stable and other houseS----.a conSiae-
ra6le part o,this Land is SseH covercd quith good
sohife oak ti'1ber-1he SOILS fertile and qpe a.
dapted to the culture Of Corn, Hheat and Oats--
The purchaser may haze the priUiiege Of seeding
small grain the ensuing faii-Paynae,,fs will be
mace easy, and Possession giver the frst Of lanua-
~, 1873; For frther Particaiars apply TO the SID
scri6er iiUing on the Premises.
RICHARD BERRK.M9N.
Lancaster County,
January %, 1879. sul2ub
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MOTICE-Ths subscriber is ready to receive
IN proposals TO lease his plantation from the COM
meneing OF the ensuing year, known by the name OF
Rsppahannock River, adjoining the lands of Messrs.
John Tayloe and Landon Carter, and directly opp0s
site the Town of Tappahannock.
Bond with approved security will BE required
!. 0I A Letter directed to the subscriber living in
the City of Richmond, will be strictly attended to-
JOHN MURPHY, in.
March 6. re
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RI OTICE.--5y virtue OF tieed OF trust, executed
"a to the subscriber by William Watkins, of King
William county, the twenty fifth day OF February
1871, ia the payment of debt due TO Will
am +. Oionne, and recorded In the county court Of
King William, viii be sold at King William court
house, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on
Monday tie eth day of PriI next, that being court
day, Tract Of Land lying Mattapony river, con-
tanning by estimation hundred and thirty five a.
ores, be the or less; to satisfy the debt
aforesaid, with interest and cost attending the said
sale The subscriber will convey to the purchaser,
the title vested in him Us trustee.
BERNARD LPsCONIB, Trustee.
King-William county, March 8. wSw
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3 AND FOR SALE-Wili be sold to The h.ghest
a bidder, ON Tuesday the i2th day of Mey, being
the day after Buckingham court, my Tyac. of Land
lying in said county, the waters of Slate river.
miles irota Bent Greek and IL l-2 miles from War,
ren, continuing 14i acres, about 100 acres of which
Is cleared, wit, three Dwelling Houses AZ! some
convenient out houses the residue of which well finn.
beret, and handsomely situated, with good SOIL staps
ted to the culture Of corn, wheat and tobacco Be-
sides the many other advantages attached to this
tract oil land, II has nevcr-iang App.e and Pear
Orchard, and well watercd. will sell great bar.
gam Tor cash, or ON short credit, should application
be made before the day os sa.c-othcrwise will dis,
pose OF it then AS above stated.
buckingham, janis. Ills
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NROCERlES-NowIa landing from on board schoo-
~ ners American Eagle and Indian Hunter, from
New-York-
10 Hhds. Ncw-Orleans Sugar
is Muscovado do
10 N. f. Rum
5000 lbs. prime Northern Cheese
60 Bags Coffee
20 or. chests Imperial Tea
90 Young Tyson
10 Crates assorted Stone Ware
90 Faggots Crawlcy Steel, and
10 Tons assorted Iron.
The above articles will be sold at moderate adj
vance for cash, or to punctual customers.
SHELTON s. FINNEY.
February 81. y:4 WOW
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A N pursuance Of deed of trust, executed to ma
ID by Braxton Craddock, of the city Of Richmond.
bearing date the trtieth day Of July, 1911, shall,
on Thursday the twenty-sxtb day Of next month";
March 1870 sell at public auetion for ready mo-
ney, on the premises, House and Let of Ground in
the said city Of Richmond, occupied by VIM. FaIr,
at the time OF the date of said deed, opposite the
to the lot adjoining Mrs Aliens which lot is denoted
IN the plan - said city, by the number for
the purposes OF paying sum of money in the said
deed OF trust mentioned and the expenses attending
the drawing, recording and execution Of the said
deed of trust.
NATHL. SHEPPARD.
Feb. 25. eptds
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JOHN FOX,
THOMAS RICHARDSON.
Richmond, Jan. rs. wifi

HE subscriber conscious, that with the aid of an
n active and experienced partner the interest of
his friends will be better attended than il could be
b, AN individual, has formed partnership with Mr..
'rhomas Richardson under the firm of Fox & Rich
ar'isOu. W it'll Judgements to those who have
heretofore favored him with their confidence he as
sres them he vii! continue his best exertions
to deserve it, and hopes for continuance OF their
favorS JOHN FOX.
Jan. %. wifi
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March IL.

hE AP OF VIRGINIA The public are respect
" fully informed that the Propretors Of tie NAP
OF VIRGINIA have placed the management and
sue OF that WORK IN the hands Of j. X Jones, oppo
site the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond !;
where they may be supplied with MAPS at the ORR
giaa prices.
John r. Jones also Offers a general assortment of
Books and Stationary which lac will sell on liberal
terms.
NIB Orders from the country faithfully attended to.
March ~. 1ow6f
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-24

N Cumberland January court, Isie.---John Gill
Il am and Catherine James, plaintiffs.
.agGinst
Sherwood w. Cooke, an absent Defendant, in
Chancery.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
the defendant Cooke, is not nlablant OF this
state, on motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel
ordered, that the defendant Cooke, 90 appear here
on the first of next April court to be held fer this
county, and give security for performing the decree
OF this court and that copy of this order lie inserted
Tor two months successfully in some spaper prin-
ted in the city of Richmond, and another copy be
posted at the front door OF this court house.
copy. Attest,
MILLER wooDSoN, jr. D. c. c.
February 81. wswp