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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
100 DOLLARS
RE dRD.
RAN away from The Subscriber oG the
18th instant,
TWO NEGRO MEN. NAMED
Tom G. Jim.

HNOM is bright Niulatto about Is
3 years of age, and from having beeh
long accustomed to house service, IS bo'a
in his speech and manners above tie GI'
binary level of Negross.-iie has also
been in the habit for seine time past 0.
attending to Garden and Stable, ana
will most probably seek employment i'll
the capacity either of Dining Roolh
Servant, IIostIer, or Gardener. :,
JIM is rather black, 30yearS old: al"
about S feet 10 inches hish.--He Is en-
tirelv without a beard, aud has lost BY
disease his left big Toe. II is more t"a'l
probable these Negroes will endea'o' I"
get to Pennsylvania.--sboa they, &c
taken out of the State Of Virginia. Na-
|ryland and District Of Columbia, TIE y,
bove Reward, or Fifty Ho'icrs eacn N VIA
| be siven for them-if within either Of the
above mentioned places, i~ST'yJ''
Dollars each. .,
HIP Masters of Vessels and o'".', :.
are torewarned carrying of, harD"''a5
or secreting the SAID saves at 'ns' r.
80 WIZ. 9. STUART,
Oss1AS IilLL, FAIRFAX ~ d
] k,,or,t 10 u.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
Land for Sale.
q25 Acres,

In the county of Fairfax, four miles from
3 George Town and Washington Gity,
and ten from Alexandria, thro' which
the contemplated turnpike read iron
George Town to Leesbarg passes.
UT IS bounded more than mile by the
B Potomac, on which lies 50 or 90 acres
Of rich bottom and about 500 acres OF nne
timber, a dwelling house with 4 rooms,
a large barn and few out buildings
This land was originally of the first qua
litv, and experience has proven it to pc
perfectly susceptible OF Improvement ny
the use of gypsum.
A Mill Seat,
To which any part of the above land may
be attached. and from which flour may
be water-borne to George Town. AS the
water will be taken from the Potomac, it
will be capable of driving al the year any
machinery that may be erected: the ex-
pense in conveying the water to the wheel
will be less than in ordinary cases, and
"a trip day way be made by the boats
navigating the river.
$40 Acres,
In the county Of Lcudoun, 8 miles below
ILeesburg. lying on Broad Run-2so a
ores are heavily timbered, the balance is
fresh land ard produces we'll.
Mr.. Matthias, Of Leeshurg, or Mr..
Lua,seR Lee, OF Belmont, will shew the
land and make known the terms OF sale.
The whole of the above property will be
sold on long credit Gf required) with
interest from the date.
Richard III. Love.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
August 8.
Jefferson Land for Sale.

A BOUT S9s Acres in the county o
- jefferson and State of Virginia, on
the road leading from Winchester to
Baltimore, II miles from the former, II
frem ilarper's Ferry and from Charles
town-60 niles from Alexandria, George
town and the City of Washington. The
improvements are new brick house, Q
stories high, barn 40 feet square, sta
b!e.&
The soil is Of the very first quality,
well adapted to the growth of timothy,
cloyerand every species of grain--More
than half of tine land is covered with tim
Der of the best quality.
eiea Tc,, SyLo
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
A great Bargain.

] will Sell, for the benefit of nv Son, the
following valuable PROPERTY, viz.
397 acres valuable Land, on
the White Oak Swamp, being one-& half
miles from Charlotte Hall. This laud
has been found from experience as healthy
situation as any part of Maryland; it
has within so yards of the door remark
hlyGne springnoted by travellers 8'others
to be equal to any water In America, 1T
is well dmbeeed anu watered, some va
iuab!e swamp land, a good Dwelling
House, Kitchen, Barn, &c. &c.
= ALSO,
One hundred and ffty-ive Acres of va
iuable LAND, near Bryan Town.
Charles County, Md. There is on each
8 of these Plantations good Orchard, &c.
ALSO.
will sell or hire 81 valuable NEGROES.
a credit will be given for a greater pait
of the purchase money so as to suit pur-
chasefs, by giving bond and security
possession given at the end of tie year.
1.-THE above land is not sold BY the last
day Of September, it will be to remit
viii rent my plantation on Wecomica
River TO a good tenant, for term OF
years--A further description is deemed
unnecessary as purchasers can view the
premises.
]. A. NEALE.
August 8. 2aw6t.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
ga ), ebastian Races
August Is.

ww7ILL be run Tor ov"r tic >eD' >, '',i F.
race ground, on Friday, '' - -
.nsust, purse Of s!XTI D ;,;. ne
f; e for any horse, mare or gc!d'9s'--,-s.
distance will he Nv. miles ana 'FPs' ,->-
each horse will be entitled to gan . vi
ther. Tie entrance Tor eacn ho 5J.d 70
he ten dollars, which will be ao's0
the purse Of the same day. r,n E,r
On the following day Will oe ~ = frs
an Elegant SADDLE u bk! ~ r. ore
az above. The distance WI ~ or-
nile and repeat.--each Horse VIII %
titled to carry a teataer. . ,72cf
N.B.-The Horses TO be e0;: e, ~
day before at Mr. Ihsn'a' '''F's so s.
August Is.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
NOTICE

BY virtue of Deed Of Trust from Chas.
L. Count Neyitt to the subscriber, viii
be exposed to sale at public auction Tor
ready money, on Monday the sSth day
of August next,
A piece Of Ground lying
upon the north side Of Duke street and
TO the westward Of Fayetts street, 'front.'
inc 96 feet upon Duke street, and run
Mus; IN back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley
Upon this ground is erected convenient
two story brick dwelling house with back
|buiIdinps-the sale to be on tie premises
lat the same time and place will be sold
a small tract of land lying in Fairfax
county, containing about 10 acres known
Inv the name Of Bloomfield Farm. /.
ALSO,
at the same time and place
EIGHT Valuable Slaves
Also. at the same time md place by
v;rtue of a Deed of Trust from Charles
So. Count hewitt to the subscriber and
Robert Gray, will be sold a Iaact o
L.a.N.D in Morris Township, Washing
ton county, Pennsylvania, containing
nearly 500 Acres-ALsO, a Lot O
Ground and House in Nottingham, state
|of Maryland. ,,,.-e r,,-,,,
FL, 6S Is.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
Nippon Lodge,

Containing from 700 to 500 acres on Po-
tomac River, about 5 miles from Dun
fries and 20 from Alexandria. The soil
is good for corn. small grain and grass.
The improvements are dwelling house
in good repair containing SIX rooms, a
kitchens, laundry, stables and other ne
cessary house. The extensive marshes
now nearly dry) belonging to this estate
offer to the purchaser the most aattering
prospect Of rendering this valuable
farm by an incunsiderable devotion of Ia
bopr. For terms apply to the subscriber
or to sNs6lst Herbert, ESQ. of Alexandra.
John A Washington,
Near Gharlestown, Jefferson County, Va.
June II.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
London Broadcloths, &c.

GUST received by ROGERS & LEM
cd is, best saperfne London, black;
ilue, olive and fashionable celofeo
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and EmlSed
Brunswick Cords far faBtaaoops, *
August s.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
90 Dollars Reward

RUN AWAY from the subscribers on
the 10th instant, a negro nan. named
BEN FOSTER, formerly the prorcrtv
of Leonard Clements. Of Charles conn
ty, Maryland-he is about so wears If
age, S feet 8 Or 9 inches high and yellow
complexion, has rather down look. and
is quick of speech. He has various clotE
ing, such asst iped trousers, round lack.
ct and long blue coat, but il is presum.
ed he will change his dress. We will
give the above reward to any person who
Will take him and secure him SO that we
get him again, if taken in tie state Of
Maryland, and all reasonable expences
paid.
Cooke & Clare.
c% %
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
NOTICE

BY virtue of a deed of Trust from Chas-
T.. hewitt to the subscriber. will he ex-
posed to sale at public auction on sa,
turday the 2Gth day Of August next
for Cash,
A piece of Ground with
the buildings thereon, situated on the
south side of Queen street 1l2 feet 4 IN
ches to the eastward Of Fairfax street
One other Lot of Ground
lying upon the north side of Duke street
and to the westward Of Fayette street,
fronting 26 feet upon Duke street and
running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley,
upon this ground is erected convenient
two story brick dwelling house with back
buildings, the sale to be On the premises.
At the same time and last place mem
toned will be sold a small tract of Lard
living in Fairfax county, containing about
IL acres, known by the name of the
Bloomfield Farm---Tcrms will be made
known at the time of sale.
II. Herbert.
August / is
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
BOOK AUCTION.
Ry the .Mars|lcI,

BY the Marshal.
T1NDER the decree Of the Circuit
& Court of the United States. for tie
District of Columbia fer the County Of
Alexandria-in the case of Join JWIrer,
against Henry Hort and athers-Tle
Subscriber will offer at Public Sale at his
Office Oh Washington Street, on Satur-
day, the Goth instant.
3 Large and Valuable Collec,
ton Of BOOKS,
CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF
Common and Civil Law, Greek, Latin,
French and English Classicks, English,
History, Poetry, &c.-ADd quantity Of
MUSIC. &c.
The Sale will commence at ha.f past
9 O'Clock in the afternoon.
D. MINOR, D. NJ.
W. BOYD, Marshal.
AUG. Is.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
For Norfolk.
LUMBER.

LG.W Ben.
JACKSON & RUMNEf,
Offer for sale the Cargo OF schr. Trenton,
George Clarke, master, from bath,
consisting OF 900 H.4
es,coo feet clear, and $4,000 ditto
understandable kennebec Pine Boards.
5000 feet Joist Scantling.
2o00 feet flushed Oars.
i august 5.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-08-19
C. e /. p. Thompson,

Hare receired per the Ocean, Capt. 4
dams from liverpool, a pert q TIER
Fall assortment, consisting Ct
Superfine & Second Cloths,
,auble MiIled Drabs, Molesdown arc
other fashionable Vestiogs, Wellington:
edford and Vigonia Cords, stocklnett&
"Fiushings,a FlanGeis, Bookings, flains.
,nd Rose and Dutfel Blankets.
August l4e
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-06-10
BRTCK.L9YLYG, &c.

Tgs Subscriber intends TO become a resident
Of this city about the first day Of the next month";
after which period he proposes to carry on OK
tcnsively the business Of
BricIc-inying, matchmaking & Fostering.
Those who may favor him with their patron.
age, may rest assured, that all work done by
him Will be executed with ncatncss, dispatch &
fidelity,
NICHOLAS Voss.
Richmond, April 10 t.
n. B. Six or eight apprentices, Of respectable
families, will be taken and ten laborcrs and five
boys hired, till the expiration OF the present year.
Apply 90 the subscriber, or in his absence, to
Samuel McCraw OF Alex McRae, Esqrs
n U
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NOTICE is HEREBY GfyEN:
L.l.N'Il.N .HN'n LO1iS.

That at The next August court ofGreenbrier coun-
ty, Mt the courthouse Thereof, Ishl sell at pub
lie auction, for cash, so much of all the
LANDS md LOTS,
In that county, returned delinquent for the
non-payment of the taxes of the years 1912, 1918
and 1914, will be sufficient to DISCHARGE the
arrears OF taxes which shall then remain unpaid
for those years, and ten per centum damages
thereon, together with the taxes of the present
year. The sales will commence on the first day
OF the court, and continue from day to day until
the sales be completed.
The subscriber is authorised 10 receive all such
taxes and damages at any time before the land
shall be sold A list of delnquences NAV be
seen in the clerks Office of the county, in posses,
sion of the subscriber, or in the auditors office
ofpubiic accounts.
JOSEPH MEZE, S. G. C.
May II. w8wF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-06-10
NOTICE rs HEREBY CJYE.0c

FH7HAT at the next August court Of Patrick
d county, at the courthouse thereof, shall sell
at public auction, for cash, so much of all the
L.3yNDS MN LOTS,
in that county, returned delinquent for the nom
payment of taxes, from the year 1871, until the
present year, including the taxes of the present
year, will be sufficient to discharge the arrears
oftaxes which shall remain unpaid, and ten per
centum damages thereon.
The sale Will commence on the first day of the
court, and continue from day 20 day until they
shall be completed The subscribers authorised
to receive all such taxes and damages at any time
before the land shall be sold.
list of deluquencies may he seen in the
Clerks office Of the county, in possession Of the
subscriber, or in the Office Of the Auditor of pub.
lie accounts.
CREENSVTL.IE PENN, D.
For MUEFORD SMITH, S. p. c.
June Z. w8wp
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NOTICE rs HEREBY CTYE.0.
May Of.


That ut the next August Court of Washington
county, at the courthouse thereof we shallsei
atpublc auction, for cash, so much OF ali the
LylyN,DS mn LOTS,
In that county, returned delinquent for the
non-Paynent of the taxes OF the last year, as will
be sufficient TO discharge the arrears of taxes
which shall then remain unpaid for that year,
and ten per centum damages thereon, together
with the taxes OF the present year. The sales
viii commence on the FIRST day of the court, and
continue from day TO day until they shall be
completed.
The subscribers arc authorised TO receive all
such taxes and damages at any time before the
land shall be sold A list of delnquences may
be seen in the clerks office of the county, in
possession of the subscribers, or in the Office Of
the auditor of public accounts.
WILLIAM POSITION and
CHARLES TATE, Dep's for
JAMES KEYS, S. w. e.
May q. w8w
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S T0&E WARE.
The svBsurya uAs OK HAND Ar uts rAECFAors-
r., LAEGE avANrrrY OF
s. ~ 81 ~ IY N n u.

OF SUPERIOR QUALITY AND WELL AssoRrEr.
Is carrying on the business very extensively,
and wil deliver the Ware in any part OF the city,
iree o. the eXpence OF carriage, and at the Neg
York prices; the freight from thence to this
place would average 20Per cent. at least. Under
these circumstances, he is induced to hope that
few, IT any, VIII send their orders abroad, when
they can be supplied at their doors, with better
Ware and on far better terms
The following We're the prices in New-Yor!1
previous 10 tho late war, and he is determined
that no Manufacturer in the United States shall
under-sell him at any time
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-06-10
NOTICE rs HEPEBy CTVE.1.

" OIICE 10 HEfES1 OItEDS
That ut the next August Court OF Washington
county, at the court house thereof, we shall sell
ut public aucton, for cash. so much of all the
LANDS .2.N.D LOTS,
In that county, returned delinquent for the
non-payment of taxes for the years 1892, 1888,
1884, l785, 1786, 1877, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1871,
1892, 1898, 1894, 1875, 1796, 1877, 1893, 1899,
1900, 1901, 1902, 1908, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907,
1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 < 1918, as viii be sufi-
Gent to discharge the arrears of taxes which
shall then remain unpaid for the said years, and
ten per centum damages thereon. The sales
Will commence on the FIRST day of the court, and
continue from day to day until the same shall be
completed
The subscribers are authorised to receive all
such taxes and damages at any time before the
land shall be sold. A list of delinquences NAV
be seen in the clerks Office Of the county, IN
possession of the subscribers, or in the office of
the auditor of public accounts.
WILLIAM POSITION and
CHARLES TATE, Dep's for
JAMES KEYS, S. w. c.
May OF. w8w
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LAND FOR SALE.
Z zgR seHthe L.4yN.D Ino1o Gue on in Chesterfield
comfy, combining, by eShmasioa,

7yiR seHhe L.4.N.D Ino1o GUe on in Chesterfield
comfy, combining, by eStimasioa,
SEVENTY-TWO ACRES,
.fore or less-Ihe situation is digh, healthy and
Ggreeobte, and Improvements good fer the acc ON
modafion Of q moderate sized family. Fran THE
tand, and IN the centre cftf TOO ThaUe raised ub-
loard3 9f 100000 GHshels Of CO.3L ut GI6srens
beriodgfor The last f1e geays ii has mt bee1 7voik-
ed IHatH coHtGiRs large bodies q erceRent Coal.
there can be title dois5tj being bounded IN Join
.ifurcldc, Cuni6e mi B1scl, on the North, ths
Falling Greek die East, and tie FaHtae. Creek
Coal ,lEines, o1vned 5y IT, Heth on the Sorfsh, aDe
by tie heirs If u. Uooidyidge, on tie East.
shaH require o6otd one. fo1rM Of tie purchase
money IN hand; Jor the balance time 4ei7 be sfUez
10 s,at he prrehaser, on tie amount bciag satgjdc-
torfty secured 10 sag any more as to the land,
prospect cf coal, &c. is deemed unnecessary, as
h'ose desirous to purchase 1ciH doubtiess uierp the
Propert--they sriH please obbiy - me on he PRE-
Dtises.
THO1fPSOyV BLUNT
Ciestcrfeld, .8Ey17. IT
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-06-10
IRON tie Lonaon Ereriaer Of oct. 2, 1914.
GRAND POIITICAJ,IIoAX

The public attention has been of late so much
occupied by those deceptive practices, TO which
The vulgar appellation of Hoax has been given.
that some people seem almost 70 imagine, that
every great event which occurs is meant 70 pro.
duce effects widely different from those which an.
pear to be the natural result Thus Cores
pondent, who is evidently decided Anti-IIons.
partean as well as an alalmist, has taken sorno
trouble to convince us that Che whole of the lar
7-cccecl.ngs IN France, tie re-. cmeit Of Iona.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-06-10
Ll.N,D FOR RaLE

2 WILL sell theTHACr or LAM now live OF.
d in Chesterfield County, containing one hundred
end serenity acres, be the same more or less, lying
on the Genito road, about nine miles below &C.
INTO bridge, and about twenty miles above the
town OF Manchester, situation high. healthy and
agreeable, with every necessary improvement for
he accommodatlon Of family, with an apple ard
peach-oschnd, ofas good f,uh asanyi counter
deem It unnecessary 70 say any thing more about
the above tract as those DESTROYS TO purchase VIII
doubtless view the premises before tlicy make
the puTchase.-For terms apply to nc.
ROBERV EL.9.B
June !. w4tp
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NOTICE rs HEREBY GIYEN;
That at the next August Court of Russell count

",
atthe courthouse thereof, shall sell at public
auction, for cash, so much OF all the
LANDS md LOTS,
In that county, returned delinquent for the
non-payment of the taxes for the last year, and
every year prior thereto, rs viii be sufficient to
discharge the arrears of taxes which shall then
remain unpaid for those years, and ten per cen
tum damages thereon, together with the taxes
OF the present year.
The sales will commence on the first dav of
the Court and continue from day TO day, until
they shall be completed.
The subscriber is authorised to receive all
such taxes and damages, at any time before the
land shall be sold. A list OF delinquences may
be seen in the clerks office os the county, in
possession of the subscriber, or in the Office of
the auditor of public accounts
C0LBIRD FUGATE, Deputy for
SAMUEL EWING, Sheriff of
Russell county.
May IL. wSw
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SALES or DELINQUENT LANDS.
.N,OrLC,E LS r,sprnr = mrn.

NV,
That ut thc next August court OS Giles county,
u the courthouse thereof, Shall sell az public
auction, for cash, so much OF all the
Lands md LOTS,
In that county, returned delinquent FOR the
non-payment Of taxes OF The last year as VIII be
sufficient to discharge the arrears of taxes which
shall then remain unpaid for that year, and ten
per centum damages thereon, together with the
taxes OF the present year. The sales viii com
mence on the first day of the court and continue
from day TO day until they shall be completed
The subscriber is authorised to receive al such
taxes and damages at any time before the Land
is sold. A list of delinquents may be seen in the
clerks office of the county, in possession of the
subscriber, or "a the Office ofthe Auditor of pub
lie accounts.
THOMAS KIRK, u. S.
For JOHN KIRK, S. C. C.
June g. w8w
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Orders left with MIR. James Brown, Junior
Messrs. Moncure, Robinson & Peasants Z; MUIR
ply & Scots w ]. & Roscow Cole; Philip Du-
Val s. Co. or at the Mandatory, win be duly
attended to, and the greatest attention paid TO
selecting aud packing
BENJAMIN DU-VAL.
April22. 3tSswtf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-06-10
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Runaway from the plantation of the subscriber,
on Chickahomony, ON the 18th instant,
"A .MIJJ,ATrTO IYO.LaAs

Named CH4RLOTTE, aJou 25 years old nca,,
5 feet high, iHciaed 10 be corbulent Of veyy smi-
Ing, pleasant cOitntey,dnce 7Vhen she speaks She
took zrdM her a variety IF clothing, 7vhich cannot
be described She has marks a6oir her berso1.
by 7yhich she can be barhculayfsed She is a very
capable house servanf a good cook and 7vcshe,'--
AaUing resided several gears IN tie city Of Rich
mond, .Vhere she ha8 hUmerouS acquaintance, is
IS Sabp0Sed she IS nO7p lurking there, Or at Peters
6H;s, and may attempt n pass a free 7yoman.--
The ADORE re7Oard 1giR be given far her styery az
my residence, or her sgts Judgement in jail, zsiM
an legal eTpences paid
.4,N.W Il. .sfEREDTTH
HanoUer, .jEoy o. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-06-10
THE SUBSCRIBER

THE SUBSCRIBER
Eh AVING declined business in the Mercantile
Z d line, will devote his attention exclusively TO
COJl1.uISSi0.N' u USIyN.iISS.
He has several good Yards on the Basin and Canal,
Lot enclosed, lying on both sides of the Canal.
near the upper Lock, for the reception of Plank,
ScantlinS, &c.
tie will receive proposals until the first day of
June next, for tie building of from twelve TO six
teen three story Brick Store and Lumber Houses,
at the waters edge, on the Basin and Canal, on
ground rent or lease. The advantages those
building sites possess, render them worthy the.
attention OF merchants and others, possessing
capital. ARCHELAUS HUGHES.
April 10. WON