The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-02-26


at the corner of the Cross Street leading to Mayo's
Bridge where they intend to keep general assort-
snent Of groceries.
WALTER SHELTON.
N. d. Cash given for country Producs.
Feb. IS. At
PROPOSALS. BY Js Webster OF Philadelphia, &
}. Warrsil, of Richmond, tor publishing by sub
scripdon print Representing Peter Fransiseos gal
liant action with nine OF Tareton's Cavalry, in sight
OF the whole Troop Of 400 men, from original
pistare
BYJAMES FARRELL
Associate Of the society of artists of the United
States.-FrOin the details gs len by
FRANCISCO HIMSELF.
The scene represented took place in Amelia
County, Va 1881. Francisco had been reeonnoitring
aud whilst stopping at a Mr.. Wards, there came up
nine Of Tarleton's Cavalry and two or three Ne
groesf being told he q prisoner, and seeing
himself overpowered By numbers, he consented to it
and, surprising him very pcaeeabe they all went
10 the house leaving the pay-master and Francisco
together-He demanded his Watch &c. which hav-
h,g received, he, in order TO his plumber put
bis sword nuder his arm with the lilt behind him.
While ~ the act OF putting away silver buckle, Ind
ing he had favorable AN opportunity, Francisco
stepped one pace IN his rear, drew the sword with
force from under the pay masters arm with success-
4 gave him Instantly blow across the skull. "'hy
enemy observes Francisco &c was brave, u though
severely wounded drew a pistol & at the same mo-
Ment he pulled the trigger his hand nearly off
--Ihebui.et grazed my side-Ben. Ward the man
OF the house) very anonymously brought out mus
ket gave 1T to one of the British told him make
i'' He haunted the only horse they could get and
Presented 1t at my breast-It mis- sed fire. rushed
on the mnzze of the gun---a short struggle ensu0a
--(the Painter has copied this 71oylent)--I dis.
armed and wounded him Oietons troob of 400
Men were in sight All was hurry and confusion,
which increased by repeatedly hollowing, rs loud
as could: Come on,,'sy brace Royss ROWS yo,.v
RS1f1S. 7nHS ~. LsL. .
the main bodr'' The wounded man Gew to the
froo2-the seven were panic struck and led. Il sci.
zed ward and would have dispatched him, bus the
poor wretch begged for his ife-he not only an
obJect oil my contempt but pity. The eight horses
that were ieit behind, gave him to conceal for m
Discovering that Tarleton had dispatched ten more
~ pursuit OF me, I'rnade off, eyaded their vigi-
lance. They stopped TO refresh themselves T.
Ike an old Fox doubled and fell on their repr. I
went the next day to Ward tor my horses-he de.
Insnde two for his trouble and generous intentions
findin. my situation dangerous, and surrounded by
sneinies where ought have found friends, +
went oil with my six horses. l intended to have a.
yenged myself of Ward Mt future day ;but Prov-
dence ordained should be his executioHer, FOX.
ses." .t'
r. CONDITIONS ~, r"
GT The propOsea print shall DC engraved IN the
Ieststyie, BY ONE OF THE FIRST ARTISTS m
THE q. s.
,rhe plate shall be twenty-eisht by twenty two
inches.
Price to Subscsibers will be 10 dolIars-To
non.Subscribcrs IL dollars &
:. Publishers respectfully inform the Pub
lie that they viii spare no e.pencc to make the
WORT worthy OF their attention. Most probably :he
rr'nt will be ready for delivery early in the ensu
ing fall.
-. The original picture may be seen at .Ir,
WarreiPs Exhibition rooEl opposite the Engle Tay.
Feb.ie. - .~ te
VALUABLE Seats Cor Mills orr Manufactories
that require a force Of water.--T!Ie Upper A d.
pomattoS Company have from their cana, in and
near petersburg, Virginia, upwards of hundred
ieet taii Of water divided into 19 u and 20 feet
Falls. They have also the necessary land tor the
site OF Mills and Manufacturing houses, which they
wish to let or dispose of. The subscribers who are
managers FOR the company propose to meet at Pc
sersburg on the second Monday in Apri, next, for
she purpose OF dsposiDg of the water Ii is EXPECT.
ed that on the day following at 12 O'clock, the ma.
Dagers will meet at the basin and let some situation,
20 the highest bidder. Tie terms on which the m a.
hssers wish TO dispose of the sites may be more PAR
teularly known after the first Of March next by al.
pheationto Daniel T.. Allen, clerk for the COMPANY
1esiding in Petersburg.
The subscribers are disposed TO give every epcou.
tagement in their power to manuiact tories Of Cotton
and Wool, and particularly the csrdng and SPINNING
OF Wool, and the fulins OF Wooden Cloths.
There 10 already erected al the Locks Say.NIill.
aud small Grist-Mill, which propose to lease for
one or more years; and whc4 will be very convent.
ent to those who may be about erect Buildings Al
The Locks or on the Canal.
10 those who are unacquained with this situation
the subscribers believe they may say t!s there il
none more eligible in this country.
Situated ut the head Of tide water--at the mark &.
tor an extensive back country, well on the river
Appomattox as on tIie South AID West If Peters
burg aud sfording to This country market 90 miles
nearer than Richmond, its Only rival
The subscribers further state .l,at for the wan
Of sufficient number OF Wills mt Petersburg large
quantity OF Wheat is carried from .he south of An
pomattox to Richmond, although the roads RI. niue
worse. and the distance further than to Petersburg
hnd as to the convenience in making shipments q
Flour II is believed that Petersburg has every adj
vantage which is possessed by Rehmonf.
EDWtRD DILLON,
JOHN GRAM MAR
EDWARD MUNFORD,
RICHARD ". VENABLE,
TIIOs. a. NORTON.
February 10. oawF&,1
M VER 7ISE AfE.Nr2'
FENlE Subscriber finding the state of his health IN,
u delicate to undergo the fatjgues 1T Tayep
keeping. vii EIyc IN apv ,v,et