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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
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Ten millions of British pounds, or forty
millions OF dollars, is prodigious sum to be
slipped into the pockets or purses of the
German Princes Aud from what we
know OF the accommodating disposition of
these gentlemen, we may well have fears,
that peace is yet very predetermined event
in Europe.
With respect 10 the reserved million,
whether Vt is meant to work its way on this
or on t'other side Of the Atlantic, is a doubt
ful matter--whether IL be intended az a
golden bait" for the Blue Light men on our
coasts, or the Henryite men on our frontiers,
Whilst we depend on the integrity Of our
fellow Citizens, we advise them to be pre-
pared for the worst.--If they cannot obtain
their rights by their Mediators, let them be
reparedto obtain them by their swords.
Bali. Americcr.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
New Books,

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sS-y PLEAsAwTs, KfcHMoND.
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Jeak's Deyo,ious.
Davics's Sermons.
Guide to Christ, &c. complied Cor the help ct
Z Young Ministers, BY S. Stoddard.
Ainsworth's Dictionary,
Jshnson's Dictionary in Miniature
Advice to tile Oficers Of the Army, &C.
Roke by poem. BY Walter Scott.
Cl.ateaubriand's Travels in Greece, Pales.
tine, Egypt, and Barbary.
Sketches Of intellectual Education, & Hint
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influence of Literature upon Society--By
NJ dame DE stael-Holstein-with memoir Of
the Life and Writings Of the Author
Watts Scrmons--A new edition-2 volurnes
octave.
Isamsay'sfIistory of the American Revolution
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An Academy for Grown I!orsemen; contain
ing the completest instructions for Walking,
Trotting, Gathering, Galloping, Stumbling. s.
Tumbling--By Godfrey Gambado, ESQ. Ri.
ding Master, Master OF the Horse, and ,Grand
Equerry to the Dogc of Yenicc-Illus,rated
with 10 Caracatures
Marian, novel, in two volumes. e.
CaIamitics ol authors, including some enquiries
respecting their moral md literary characters.
Santo Sebastiano, or tile Young Protector.
Good Men OF Modern Date.
Things bV their right names.
Rejected Addresses, or the new Tcathrum Pc.
y etartrrt. :
Tie Highlanders, and other poems.
Fosters Essays.
Magdaltn, or the Pcnitent of Godstow,
The Loyalist, an Historical Novel. e'
Tbs Twin Sisters, or the advantages of Reli-
gion.
THE British System Of Education: being n
complete Eptome of the Improvements and
inventions practiced by Joseph Lancaster,
to which is added. n report of tile trustees of
the Lancaster School at George-Town, Col -
Price 81 l-2 cents.
Robertson's Works, in 8 vols containing the
Histories of Scotland Charles fifth; America
and India s 90
Agricultural Museum designed to be re-
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The Improvement Of the Mind containing
variety of remarks and rules for the attain.
ment and communication of useful knowlege
in Religion, the Sciences, and in common Law.
by Isaac Watts, ID. ID. 81.
Practical siety :or the influence Of the religi.
on of the heart on the conduct OF the life. by
Hannah Moore, 81
Brooks Gszetteer, new edition, with the last
Census, 8 o.
Johnson's Dictionary, new edition. So 20.
A Manual Of Parliamentary Practice for the
use OF the Senate of the u. States, by Thomas
Jefferson, 8 25.
Morse's Universal Geography, new edition.
Thinks l to myself.
June S, 1913.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
large quantity of Furniture
VIRGINIA:
Af a Superior Courtof Chancery,

III q superior t.0Irt OF CKlancery,
holden at the Capitol in Richmond, the Sch
day Of February, 1918.
GREExs Cray, P!aintiE..
Eleazar Clay, Charles Clay, Thomas Clay, Mat
thew Clay, Mary Locket, Elizabeth MURRAY.
William Thaxton and Lucy his wife, PrisciI.
la Clay, and Hopkins Lewis and Martha his
witc, Deftnddnfs
I HIS cause came on this day to be heard on
the papers formerly read, and the report
OF com missioner Parsons, pursuant to the order
OF the seventh day of March, one thousand eight
hundred and sever, with exceptions thereurto,
and was argued by counsel: On consideration
whereof the court, setting aside the said order
of the seventh day of March, one thousand
eight hundred and seven. and the proceedings
therein since that time, doth adjudge, order
and decree, that Thomas Miller, James Clarke
and Ludwcil Bracket, or any two ofthem, VINO
are appointed commissioners, do divide the re.
al estate OF which Charles Clay. the father of all
the parties Except William .rhaxton and Hop
kins Lswis) died seized, among such of the
parties as chose to come into the partition, and
will bring into hotchpot with the estate de-.
scende'i, such advancements as any of them have
received from the said Charles the father, in
his lite time, and make report of their proceed
ings TO the court, with any matters deemed per-
tinent by themselves, or required by the par
ties to be especially stated
. Il Copy--Teste, f4s
WIN. w. HENING, C. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
WAsA1seron Cry, March 5.

A bill has passed the Senate and has been
twice read in the Hruse of Representatives.
one object of which is to authorize the Exc.
cutive, in case of failure to fill the ranks of
any of the Regiments of the Army. to cause
the sa d Regiments TO be consolidated, and
the supernumerary officers to be disbanded,
with IN allowance of three months pay and
the usual mileage to such officers as shalt
be thus PUT out of service
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05

I ments was considsr red as mere worthless rags
which we're fit for any thing else but to rvpre
sent the real va tie Of property. The enemies
| OF this ju,t war may pirate rs much rs they
pie: sc about the eastern erpifaiisfs It is very
certain that the cities OF New York, Phiia,lei-
phia and Dait,nisre, can embody more genuine
capital than the whole Essex Junto with the
mass Of British factors at its back. "a
1ftt-
Mr. Grangers removal, after nearly thirteen
years ofpubiic life, completes the entire change
o, heads Of departments sirce Mr.. Madisou's'
accession to power. This rotation Of great ~;
fees i. vury proper. NE Grang<r's triensiseup'
understand, have commedced tie cry Of intoteP
ance, aud assert that be kss been dismissed Tor
acting independently. I'M We would ask, what
sort OF indcpe th&t is, which insults the
feelings of whole state to indulge his own
Mr.. Granger must not think the republicans
are so silly as to be persuaded that he was
made post-master- gencral tn do rs ne pleased.
Our government was ina,ituted for the benefit
OF the people, and its executive officers are the
mere organs OF tbose WI made them. At the
same time. however, it 10 only in cases OF the
creates, outrage that the people will seriously
interfere Yet, when they do, their intelier-
ence will be felt MIR. Granger has confessed
in his letter to Mr.. red, that he was admon-
ished; and IS he prefers his personal wishes to
the public voice, a>pFivatc station 10 the best
mud for the exercise of such affections
Extract of a letter from a respectable young gen4
ttenan IN Philadelphia to hjs friend fhis eity,
dared.
" February 81.
; most heartily wish with you that the pentl-
ing negotiation between this country and Great
Britain should produce peace: but what have
we to expect from the hands Of England GER
tainiv every thing save. Justice She has said
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;ADYERTISE.ME
ADVERTISEMENT. :,
For Sale or Rent,
For term of years. that invaluable property
The YELLOW SPRINGS,
In the county Of Montgomery,
State of Virginia,
With about 600 acres of Land,

State of Virginia,
With about 600 acres of Land,
attached to them.
The improvement at the Springs is very consi-
derable, and it is deemed useless to say more
Of the medical quality Of the water, than it is
inferior to none in the state, andperhaps in the
world VS.
A large quantity of Furniture
will be disposed of with the Springs.
Any person inclining to embark in q business of
this kind, and calculated to perform the duties
to the satisfaction of visitors, cannot fail Of
successfully person disposed to lease the
above property, may obtain any information
required of Peter Rison, esq. of Amelia. b
The terms Of sale, &c will be made easy, on
application to tie subscriber. living near. the
Springs.
Montgomery, Feb. 90. lSl4. w8w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
Extract Of a letter from asre.pscfabe young gen
tieman IN Philadelphia to his friend in this eitJ
dared, y

1t is rumored, and we believe correctly,
that Gideon Granger is superseded in the
Office of Postmaster General. by the nomi
nation bv the Presiden' 10 the Senate. of
RETURN J. MEIGs. now Governor of Ohio.
to ell that Office.
- Mar. intel.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
THE ORDER OF THE DAY.


TIE House then went into committee ol
lie whole. Mr.. Breckenridge in the GUAR. on
the loan bill.
Mr.. Pickering Of Mass. took the floor, and
In speech of three hours. took general
view Of the conduct Of the European beltg
erents. as it affected this country, and the
course and p..licY Of the American govern
snent. during the republican administl atoms.
which he Condemned througouht in strong
terms. Before Mr.. Pickering had conclu
ded. he gave way f4r . motion to that effect.
and the committee rose, reported progress.
and sst 4-s
The. House adjourned.
MMday, Feb. %.
THE ORDER OF THE DAY.
The house again in committee Of the
whole. Mr.. breckenridge in the chair on
the loan bill. 80
Mr. Pickering Of Masa resumed he
speech against the bill, The commencement
OF which principally occupied Saturdays
sitting. He spoke today. sometimes vehe-
mently, and sometimes deliberately and ar
gunhentative'y. against the late and early
measures Of the present ADMINISTRATION, and
particularly directed the most pointed Of his
remarks against what he termed the "de>
mocracy" Of the country. His speech toe
day occspied three rhours. :
Mr.. Lowrdes Of 8. Gin his usual forci>
bic manner, and eloquent langusge, replied
70 a part OF Mr.. Pickerins's speech, and
gave his decided support to the bill under
discussion. He spoke till the usual hour Of
adjournment, without having concluded his
remarks on this subject, 80
The Com nittee rose, reported progress,
obtained leave 70 sit az ain and the Hnute,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
wAsHIsorox, Feb. Is.
R0DGERS'S CRUIZE. ~
Copy efa ietser from Commodore Rodgns 70 &

Coin ofd ietter from ComroIare Roope,,s "a fhe
Secretary offhr Narn. y
:, us. Frirate President. ~
Sandy Hook Bay. Feb. 10. 1914
SIR. ~
have 70 sc,,uaint Won that arrived AZ INV
,,r,,sert anchoraee last evening ~ 4 So,clocf
after cruise of75 DAYS. and now have the hon
or TO detail TO YOU III: particulars. 4SAf
In pursuance Of your directions, sailed from
Providence the S;h of December and altho' 4
expected TO have rum the raunlet through, the
.nemy,s squadron. that was repor, ed tn 81.
cruising between block island aad Cavhcad ~
the purpose OF in,erceptinr the President. Ihad
the good luck TO avoid them. The day after
ieavinf, Providence L recapt,,rcd the merican
schooner Comet, 81 and bound 10 New York.
with a cargo Of cotton. from Savannah. whicl,
had been captured by the Ram,lies and Loire.
and in their posse ssion about 48 hours. In a few
hours after re capturiutr the Comet n ,ai, was
discovered to the eastward, which felt inclined
10 avoid, from the circumstance of the weather
being hay, and know ing that was in the
neighhoshaod Of an enemy's squadron from
An advantage OF wind, she was enabled, howey-
err To gain our lee beam at a distance of3 or
miles, owing 10 which was induced to shor.
ten sail, with The intention of Offering her bat
tie in the morning, should nothing else be in
sight, aud she not be a ship of The line. The
weather becoming more obscure at O'Clock,
prevented our seeing her until day light, when
She stood from US to the N. T.. although the
President was hove too to let her come up.
From this date until the 25th, we did not see a
single sail. except the Recovery "a brig be.
longing and bound 20 Penobscct, from ST. Bar
tholon.ew IN ba',as,) until after reaching the
long. IS, and lat 19, being carried that Far east
by severe s. ". gale, accompanied by
such a heavy sea, as to render heaving to i'm
practicable without inanite risk, when twoilargc
sails were discovered standing to the norths
ward, and 10 which ! gave chace, believing, as
weili from the situation to which they were dis
covered. as The manifest disposition they after
wards showed 70 AVOID separation, that one
wasa trigate AMI the other an indiamsn under
Z Der eon'oy; ~ inns was mistaken, Tor on
rearfr spproaen , co''d discover the headmost
@As r'I:a'e WIN Pcr.s apart ner gang way'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
FOUR THOUSAND STATE TROOPS.

FOUR THOUSAND STATE TROOfS.
8 A bill is before the Senate Of New York for
raising 1000 volunteers, state troops, to serve
for one year. The bill has been printed, and
the Senate have had it once or twice under dis
cussion-very liberal wages are proposed, and
the men, as further induCement to enter the
service, are authorised to chuse and select
their own officers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
THE LAST CAMPAIGN.

We have heretofore expressed the regret
we felt at our inability TO lay before our
RAIDERS. IN erfenso, as a diplomat would
say Tin plain English, at full Lengthy the Re-
port OF she Secretary Of War, on the subject
of the last campaign. That regret has been
much increased by subsequent perusal of
many Of the papers comprised In that report.
They are, whether we view them in rela-
tion TO the result of the campaign, to the
merits of the Secretary of War, of the gene
raj officers having command, or as indica-
ting a remedy for past evils. of high inn
portance. Their great length, however,
preclndcs the possibility Of cur copying
them for the present. though we certainly
intend to de SO at a future day and an alb
breyiation or SUMMARY of their contents
would afford but a partial view ofthe whole
ground. 1t is not improbable, VIC think.
that some military enquiry wtisbe instituted
into the conduct of one or more of the prin-
cipai commanders on the northern frontier
during the months Of October ard Noyem-
Der last. 1t appears to be the general i'm
preston. since the promHIgation of this re
port, that there was misconduct somewhere,
but for which different result might attend
ed the termination Of the campaign.--If so,
the result Of such an enquiry. Az it is rumor-
ed is about to be held, will determine where
the blame oughtto attach.
10.
BY the last accounts from New York, we
learn, that our Ministers had gone ON board
the corvette John Adams, and would immc.
diately sail for Gottenburgb. We may
allow them a passage of six weeks add, six
weeks of negotiation. and six weeks voy-
age back again, and our readers may from
an idea Of the time that must eIapse before
they can hear of the final issue of this new
attempt at peace.
Meanwhile, we must turn an anxious eye
towards the proceedings of France and the
Allied P0wers.-It is indeed an awful and
most important crisis.-Our friends look
for peace in Europe, such as will cur, the
ambition both OF France and England--our
enemies. with malignant desire, that such
peace may be concluded, as will enable
England to turn her whole force against the
United States. and crush them into subjec.
ton.
When we recollect, that Lord Castle
reagh has gone to tempt the Allies with ter
millions Of British pounds, we have reason
to fear, that powerful bar may be throwr
in the way of speedy and equitable recon.
Citation, upon the issue of which, hinges eli.
Their peace or war.
-'y late report Of the British Chancellor
OF the Exchequer, we find that the following
sums have been voted to be distributed
mong the Allied Powers, In the present year
1914, viz.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05

BY virtuenfthe foregoing decree, We, the
undersigned commissioners therein named, will
meet at Hugh Trcnch's tavern. in the county o.
Powatan, on the 10th day of May next, tor the
purpose OF dividing the estate of Charles Clay,
deceased, among such of the parties as chose
to come into the partition, according to the
terms Of the said decree.
THOMAS MILLER.
LUDWELL BRACKETT.
= JAS. CLARKE.
Powhatan, Feb Is, 1914 w8w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05

Cumberland December Courf, 1918.
William Meredith, sen. Plaintiff
Acsrssr In Chaneeyy.
James Jackson, Defendant, y
IT appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court
that the plaintiff has departed this life since
the warding the Injunction, and that Samuel
Mer dith has qualified as executor of said VIM.
Meredith, but is not resident of this State, ON
motion Of the defendant, by his counsel 1t is
ordered, thatuHless the said s Meridith ex or as
aforesaid, shall renew the injunction on or be
fore next June court, that this cause will stand
dismissed as an act Of this day,--nnd copy Of
this order is directed to be published, for two
months, in some newspaper printed in the CITY
OF Richmond, and one other copy posted at the
front door Of the Courthouse ofthis county.
A Copy--Teste,
MILLER WOODsON, ia. c..
March 2, 1914. w8w
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Journals.
A FEW COMPLETE SETS Or THE
JaO u Il N A is

OF The House Of delegates of Virginia of the
last session. Tor sale at this Office.
Feb. IS. &C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05
Hon. Wa. Jones,
Secretary ofthe Navy. :
WARRINGTON CITY, Marc
THE YAZOO CLAIMS.

WARRINGTON CITY, march,.
THE YAZOO CLAIMS.
A bill has passed the Senate, and 10 now
before the House Of Representatives. for carry
ing into effect compromise with the YAzoo
claimants. Although it passed the Senate by
vote OF three to one, We expect it will meet
with very strong though it may not be sues
cessfuI opposition in the House lift do pass
into law. we shall at least have to congratu.
late ourselves that it no longer be, as It has for
years been, the apple or discord in the National
Legislature. It is impossible % think without
the utmost abhorrence on the corruption in
which this transaction was engendercd. I'VE
find, however, among the supporters of this bill
in the Senate many names of those who have in
time past been decidedly averse to the measure
which it cSn,emplates, viz. composition of
certain number of acres Of the land, in lieu Of
the vast body which is claimed by those who
purchased ofthe Yazoo spectators On their
votes the decision in the Supreme Court, some
time ago, in favor of the claimants, has proba-
bly, had considerable effect.
Nat. Inf.
JONATHAN RoBERTs, now Representative
in Congress from Pennsylvania, has been cho-
sen Senator in Congress from that state, vice
MICHAEL LEIs, resigned.
The Mammoth Banking bill of Pennsylvania,
which we informed our readers few days ago
had received its quietusin the Senate Of that
State, has risen from the dead. vote Of re-
it had lain dormant for two or three days and
an accession Of friends lin the shape Of add-
tional banks) having given it strengthto pros.
trate all opposifionit will become . law, unless
the Governor interpose his vote, which, we
learn, he is not expected to do.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-03-05

JONATHAN RoBERTs, now Representative
in Congress from Pennsylvania, has been cho-
sen Senator in Congress from that state, vice
MICHAEL LEIs, resigned.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-15
PUBLIC NOTICE.

"
nv AS committed to Fairfax Conn.
w ty Jail on the 18Th day Of An.
gust 1918, muiatto man, who was
committed as runaway, calls himself
JOHN SIMPSON. ard says he is freo
corn he is about feet 9 inches high,
his cloathing, one roundabout Jacket,
striped with blue and white, three pair
OF breeche., one of duckMg, and two
of blue, two shirts, one oil check linhen
the other of India cotton, one swans
down waistcoat one pair OF old shoes,
and black fur hat, and says he came
from Providence, r. !. Gilbert County,
and that he was taken by the British
and carried into Norfolk. The owner,
if any, is requested to prove his pro-
perry, pay charges and take him away,
or he will be disposed Of as the law di.
reefs. + :,
FIR. Radcliffe,
ESherB Of Fairfax.
Nov. s. eptf:
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-15
PUBLIC SALE.

~. 7 . =. ~ f.
BY virtue Of a deed of trust from Mr.,
lillian Hodgson to the subscriber
to secure the payment Of debt to
tine Bank OF Alexandria, viii be ex-
posed to Auction On the premises
on the 10th day of February.
One Lot situate on Prince
Street, in the Town of Alexandra,
fronting thereon thirty feet, running
thence westwardly about SS feet, thehce
eastwa,dly ~ feet, thence southwardly
"a feet, thence westwardly about IA
feet, thence soathwardly to the begin
ming about Cd feet, On this LOTS an
excellent three story brick house. with
extensive and commodious brick back
buildings, latein the occupation Of John
Hopkins, Esq. The lower part con-
taink & large store, compiling house s.
cellars. This property is well suited
10 the accommodation OF a family and
the carrying OH of an extensive busi-
ness.
One other Lot adjoining
the above, fronting ON Prince Street a.
bout thirty-four feet, and exit nding
northwardly sixty -four feet. On this
lot is an excellent frame warehouse,
with back buildings, and cellar under
the whole. This property is well suit
ed TO an extensive Wet goods business.
One other Lot on Water
Street 10 the north Of and adjoining 3
4 feet alley, at the end Of Msssrs: Fax
on and Co.'S store; fronting thereon
d feet and extending westwardly to
the rear of'the two before mentioned
los sixty feet On this lot, in front,
IS a. shed Warehouse 90 by 30 feet, and
on the back Stable about Is by %.
A credit OF g, IS and 81 months
will be given for notes negotiable at the
Bank ofAlexandria with approved en-
'orsers. carrying interest from the date.
A lien VII be required on the property
to secure the payment of the purchase
money.
Thomas Swami,
Trustee.
Jan: 6 dts
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-15
P. c.. Marsteller.

Joseph Vaudeville,
Corner Of King and Fairtar Street
OFFERS FOR SALE,
$50 quarter chests aud boxes TEAS
OF best quality,
n hhds, Muscovado & Orleans SUI
gars
81 barrels Do.
$4,000 lbs, refined Sugars,
10000 b. Coffee
4,O00 10 Pepper
4Oboxes fresh Philadelphia Choco-
late No. and 3
Is pipes Cogniac Brandy
10 puncheons w. India Rum
S hhds and 90 b5ls Northern do.
40 casks Smyrna Wine
ST hbds Molasses
$50 boxes Raisins,
900 lbs Fresh Currents
900 reams Wrapping Paper.
md general ASSORTMENT as usual,
OEthe best WINES, LIQUORS and
GROCERIES.
December l8.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-15

LNo,s4ll3
LOTs AND LANDS.

RUlLDING Lots in every section
II this city, and about eighteen hun.
dred acres Of Land on the eastern branch,
OF the Potomac. immediately opposite
the City, are offered for sale, for cash, or
on credit with scurity-Also, Landsin
the states of New York, Pennsylvania,
Maryland. Virginia, North. and South
Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky Ape
ply to the subscriber. al Tonlinson's
Hotel, Washington, if before 10th Juno
next, and afterwards at his residence in
Allentown, Lehigb county, Pennsylvania,
or at his effice in Philadelphia.
James Greenleaf.
City of Washington, Msr28 3,awtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-15

SATURDAY, JANUARY Is. 1914.
To Rent Lease or Sell.

THE subscriber will rent for the en-.
suing year, leasedor term of years
or sell fer cash or on long credit, thai
NOTED TAVERN, &c.
In Port Tobacco, Charles County state
OF Maryland, at present occupied by
Mr.. Horatio Clagett
Samuel Chapman.
New Town, Cpas. Co Zee. II