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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-31
May ".
FOR SALE.
On Wednesday the 18th day Of June.
II not previously sold,
THAT ELEGANT LOT.

.on which the subscriber lives, containing two
acres OF ground, together with the Houses, &c.
on credit of 4, and 10 months, the purchaser
giving notes negotiable and payable at one of
the Banks IN this place, with good endorsers.
ana Deco of Trust on the property to secure
tne payment OF the monies. AT the same time.
wiz be sold, several articles Of valuable Houses
hold Furniture. THOS. UNDERWOOD.
Church Hill.
Richmond, 18th May, 1915. wse
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BRICK LAYING, re.

THE subscriber intends 10 become a r5si.
dent of this city about the first day of the uexl
month, after which period, he proposes 10 CARY
on extensively the business of
Bfisk-iayiHg, matchmaking, aaG
Plaistering.
Those who may favor him with their essrcv
age, may rest assured, that all work done -
him will be executed with neatness, dispatch
and fidelity
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NICHOLAS yoss,

Riejsnaenf,, dp,iI le, 1915. #
N, b. Six or eight apprentices, ofrcspectable
families, will be takrn; aud ten laborers aud
nVe boys hired, till the expiration OF the pre-
sent year. Apply to the subscriber. or in his
absence, to Samuel McCraw or Alex McRa.,
esgrs. NV.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-31
FOR SALE.
Twenty-Five Acres OF Land.

twenty-five Acres OF Land,
Six miles from this City, on the Turnpike road
leading to Deep Run Coal Pitts four acres OF
whlch are cleared, and two acres are planted ir
pc atoes, and manursd The situation is high
and healthy. here is on the land small ten-
ement Tor gardner, or overseer--For terms
oil sale, Apply to
THOMAS UNDERWOOD.
Richmond, May s. 1916. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-31
VIA INIA

YiRG MIA:
ar Reles holder in ne Clerk'. Office Of the Su-
Perior cOart Of Chancery for thr Riehmonx
Distr'ei, fhe 28th day Of March, 1915
joan harris IS. Pitt
against
EShert Harris, Wilson Harris, William w.
Harris. John Depp, aGir illustrator IF b MIA.
mi" Harris decd and Wiliiam "A Turin,
Deffs.
The Defendant Egbert Harris not having
entered his eppearmce and given security
according 20 the Act Assembly and the Rules
OF this Court, sod it appearing by satisfactory
evidence, tive, he is not sn inhabitart of this
country II &c orcereG, I'I.sl the SAID DEFENDANT
do appear mere ott. ire twentieth day of the nexn
term and ansT e. the Dill of he plaintiff; and
that copy of this order DE for hwilh Inserted
IN some Hewsp7per publisi.ed /, the CITY Of
Richmond, for two months sue, sssively and
posted a the front door of the Capitol in the
said Guy
A csPy-Teste,
WILLIAM w. uENNG, &C.
April IS w8w
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TNE SUMStiKllEK
April 81

Having declined business in the Mercantile
line, viii devote his attention exclusively to
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
lie has several good Yards on the Basin and
Canal. which he will let for the deposit of Goals.
Also, Lot enclosed, lying on both sides of the
Canal, near the upper Lock, for the reception of
Plank, Scantling, &c
He wIil receive proposals until the first day Of
June next for the building Of from twelve to
sixteen three story Brick Store and Lumber
Houses, at the waters edge, or the Basin and
Canal, on ground rent or lease The aivan,a-
ges those building sites possess, render them
worthy the attention Of mechiTlcs and others,
possessing capital.
ARCRELHJS HUGHES.
April IL. W6m
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Nos@oLK, May q.
STEAM BOAT.

We were last evening, tor the first time, era.
tined with the sight of Steam, Boat enter n !,
our harbor. This distinguished stranger Is
called the Washington, commanded by capt,
o'Neaie, and owned by a company of gentle.
men at Washington. We were in hopes that she
was intended to ply between this place and
Richmond, but understand she is destined Tor
the Potomack On her leaving New. York, ma.
ny were doubtful that she would not be able
to perform the voy ge, no vsssei of that des-
criq lotion having ever tried the sea, before.
but she has made the trip in perfect safety /;
without the smallest injury. and in period of
only so hours-her cabin is superbly fitted up
with every convenience for The comfort and &C
comodsuon of passengers, and she Is on the
Woe an object that cannot fail to delight the
eye and interest the understanding.
The United States gun brig Miami, of is
guns. vas launched on the Oh inst at MIDI
dirtown, Conn. Jim few days after, the
Saraaae, Of the same SIZE. was also TO be
launched from the same yard.
Two OF the British princes voted against
the corn law in the honse of peers, and
afterwards were among the signers of a
protest.
There are said to be in Algiers $50
slaves, belonging to different nations.
Mar. Inf, May 90.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-31

N pursuance OF a Decree of the Superior
Court OF Chancery for the Williamsburg Dis
trict, the Commissioners therein named, will
expose to public sale, on Thursday the 1st day
OF June mex, on the premises, for cash, all that
Trset OF Land and premises, situate, lying and
being IN the parish Of p ttsworth and the coun.
" OF Gloucester, containing, by estimation, one
hundred and two acres and half, more or less.
subject to the widows dover therein, to satisfy
John $. Stubs, administrator of Frsnois Stubs,
deceased, in the sum OF two hundred and ninety
three dollars aud eighty cents, with interest
from the 5lh day of November, 1911, ill paid,
and costs. VIZ SrUBBLEFIELD, -
JOHN DAVIS,
WILLIAM FIELD, p
THOMAS c. Ad0RY. J :
April 10. usy
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in the ceunty OF Chesterfield, known by the
name OF Shorts tavern, containing S2C acres b.,
an old survey-it lies withn halt a mile OF James
river and twelve miles from the city OF Rich
mond-the improvements consist OF good
dwelling house and tavesk, with the neces
sary out houses, stable, &c There is new.
line OF stages established also There i. on this
plsHtation valuable Orchard, of various kinds
OF the best fruits in Virginia This land lies
between Black KEITH Coal Mines and Ssley'a
Pitts, and is thought by good judges to contain
as valuable minss of cJsi as any land in the
neighborhoOd. The slack Heih Coal is highly
approved of AL over the United States. and in
fact, has the pr ference. This property Joins
it--therefore, 1t IS presun, ,bie to be equal in
quality to any in the neighbOrhood
SAMUEL WOODY.
CO The above sale is unavoidably posi- oned
until Saturday the Sd day of June, whsn i will
positively take place. b. STILL.
May ids
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Orders eff with Mr.. James Brown, iunis-
Messrs Moncure, Robinson & Pleasants Muir.
ply * scott; w j & Roscow Coe; Philip Du.
Va < Co. OF 1T The Manutactory, VIII be duly
attended 70, and the greatest attention paid 10
selecting and packing.
BENJAMIN DU-VAI..
Richmond, 1pyi, q, 1915. 3tGwtf
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Ten Dollars Rewar,i.
Ran awsy from The subscvibsr in Poyshstsn
county. the I'd day of April last,
"A Nero Man.

named WILL, Commonly called RiIy) about
IS years old, very black, and somewhat below
Z he common heIoht--wore away light coloured
home spun clothes, and carried with him doa.
BILE we've hon ~slun Surtout, 1f light colour
he Is very even spoken, has on his right leg,
sbont the CALI very deep scar, occasioned by
scythe. am spprehensive he will endeayour
10 pass as a Shoemaker as he can do little
at that business. lie has been lurking about
the city Of Richmond, and probably has gone
up James river, either to Lynchburg or Licking.
tor. Whoever viii deliver the said fellow to
ne or secure him in some jail so shat get hirn
again, shalt receive the above reward
WILLIAM STRATTOa.
M, oz -.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
Runway fron the plantation OF the subsc-iber.
On Chickahomony, or the Ilth instant,
e Nl.attO Woman
Hay 81.

NfNfAONJO W OlhdI
named CHARLOTTE, about IS yesys old, near
D feet high, inclined to be corpu!ent. Of very
smiling pleasant countenanoe when she ST sak s.
She took with her a variety Of clothing. which
cannot be described. She hag no n. rks .Soli;
her person by which she can be paFticui Iri2 4
She is very capable house servant, good
cook and washer Having resid seversi wears
IN the city Of ,tIchmoud, where ahe mas a nu .
resrcus Acquaintance; it IS suppoaed she Is now
lurking there, Or at Petersburg, and may at
TEMPT to pass as free womsH. rhe above re
ward viii be given for her delivery at ny resi-.
dence, or her safe Judgement in jail, with all,
legal expensespaid.
AIM L. MEREDITH.
Hanover, May 27, 1915 IF
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Valuable Property for Sale.

Or Friday the second day Of Jane nert.
" 'dR'. Jnot. The nert fair day. 7cM be
sold on the Premises, 10 tie highcef bid
der. that pleasant and Productive linie
Plantation, caUed
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-31

Notice is hereby given,
THAT at the next August Court of Russell
county, ct the courthouse thereof, shall sell
at Public Auction, for cash, SO much of all the
LANDS & LOTS,
in that csunty, returned delinquent for the non.
payment the taxes of the last year, and every
year prior thereto, as will be sufficient to dis
Charge the arrears of taxes which shall then
remain unpaid for those years, ani ten per C n.
tum damages thereon, together with the tsxes
OF the present year.
The saiss will commence on the first day Of
the Court and continue from day 10 day, until
they shall be completed
The subscriber IS authorised to receive ALI
such taxes and damages, at any time before.
the land shall be sold. list OF denquences
may be seen in the Clerks office OF tie county,
IN possession of the subscriber, o.. in the Of
hce OF the Auditor Of Public Accounts.
COLBIRD FUGATE, Deputy for
SAMUEL EWlSG,
May II. wsw
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AUCTION.

WILL be sold at public vendue, under the
w direction OF Bartlett Still, on Monday TIE
1st day of May, at g O'Clock, before the door
of the Bell Tavern, my
TRACT OF EANR
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-05-24
May 10.
SO Dollars Reward.

EE AN AWAY from the Subscriber,
ma, on the evening of Wednesday the
18th instant. a bright mulatto boy, named
JOSHUA, formerly the property of MIR.
VIM. Hodgspn, about 5 feet 6inches high,
from 90 to 81 years of age, stout made
and handy legged has swing in his
walk had on when he went Of pair of
blue pantaIoons and roundabout jacket,
but it is probable he may have changed
them. 1t is probable he will make for
Philadelphia or New-York, where he
will attempt TO get employment as Con-
fectioner, in which business he has been
employed for some time. l will give a
reward of Twenty Dollars for securing
him, if taken in Alexandria or the dis
trict of Columbia, Or the above reward if
taken any distance upwards of twenty
miles from Alexandria, and reasonable
charges il brought home.
LOUIS REELER.
sP Masters OF vessels AID others are
cautioned az aiast hardening or carrying
Off said fellow, as they viii be dealt with
according to Law for SO doing. L. 4.
Ma. l9. tt
The Editor of tie Baltimore Federal
Gazette wi please pup ism de above e.
very other three times.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-05-24
ROYAL-sTREET, ALEXANDRIA
U1EDNESDAY, MAY 24 1915.
PUBLIC BATHS.

NNHE Subscriber respectfully informs
the Ladies Il Gentlemen Of Alexan-
dria and its vicinity, that his BAIH
HOUSE Ton the alley adjoining the The
atre and opposite the City Hotel is now
open, and will be kept in complete order
till the first of October, where Warm &
Cold BATHS may be had at any time in
the day and until 9o'clock at night
His terms are s 10 each for subscribers
for the season, or fifty cents for a single
Bath.
Two separate baths are kept exclusive
ly for Ladies, who will please come in
at the alley adjoining Mr.. Fairiax's House
on Royal street-And Gentlemen are
particularly requested to come in at that
adjoining the Theatre.
Thomas Shields.
May 10. eotf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-05-24
Paper Hangings.
JOHN Il. STEWART,

" AS just received and sffer for sale,
Il IL 5000 pieces of Paper and Border
of the newest and most fashionable pat
terms, from the Manufactures of A.
Chardon and Virckaux & Co. of Philadel-
phia, equal in colors to tie English and
French papers, which with his former
stock, makes his assortment very COM
plete.- Blank Books, Writing, Letter
and Wrapping Paper, Playing and Blank
Cards of the Manufactures of Humphreys,
Coolidge and Ford. Spelling Books, BIZ
bles and Testaments plain and elegantly
large and small, States and Pencils,
Greek, Latin and English School Books,
with general assortment of Prayer,
Psalm and Hymn Books, History, Poe
try, Novels, Song Books, Chaps and
Primers.
May l8.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-05-24
William Laid.
Nav g.

A NNOJTNCES to his southern friends,
"a and the public at large, that he
continues in the execution of COMMis-
SION BUSINESS, being provided with
one OF the most eligible situations in Ros-
ton and with every facilir. His long
course of experience and extensive con-
nections in the Flour and grain trade es-
pecially, afford to his establishment the
greatest advantages, which with bis best
eyertions will avail to those who favor
him with their orders.
Boston, Mass May $50. 1aw2m
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-05-24
NoTICE.

AL persons having claims against
q the estates Of Levi Scott and Nm.
TT7osadowp, deed. are requested to Pre-
sent them to The Court OF Prince Wit
lam County, duly Authenticated on OF
before the FIRST Monday In July next, at
which time the Court VIII proceed to dis
tribute the said estates amongst those
whose claims are then exhibited accord
W. Z. chapmtr. d. S.
FOR
: Edmund Brooke. Shelf.
April %. tistJ
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-05-24

Agreeable to an order OF
the Common Council, | will receive
on or before the ninth day of May,
written proposals for paving the following
streets say from Patrick to West on
Prince Street, and from King to Cameron
on Alfred Streets, also from King to
Qseen on Union Street.
J. LAWRAS0N,
Superintendent of Police.
April "a.
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For Sale or Rent,
]. Korn,
,,oscDh cpear.

=, rsprcrruLLy informs his Friends
"a ond the Public. that he continues
= " IN the CABINET BUSINESS
:; : al III Il, various branches, on Royal
Street. near the Market, and has on
s s~r we'll made FURNITURE
ln5 AS, ;nforms the Public that he las
g .sti = new HsARsE, and stock to make
S1TFISS il called for. he also makes
and reoaiys S0paAS and every KIND Oh
CHAIRS On the shortest notice.
Peb. 2j. -
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Public Notice is hereby give n

Public Notice is hereby give n
THAT the Assistant Assessor withir
this District will forthwith proceed
throughout the same, for the purpose Of
taking lists of the lands, lots Of ground,
,oih their Improvements, daUetting houses,
and slares, subject to the United States
direct tax, and for valuing and assessing
the same; and also lists of the value of
household furniture, and of the number
of gold md silrer matches, subject to du-
ty within the said district. All persons
owning, possessing, Or having the care or
management of property Of any of TIE "a
bove descriptions, are required by law to
deliver to the assistant assessors, written
lists, containinga true and accurate des-
criltion of the same; and are hereby no.
titled and warned to be prepared ON the
said first day of April, or Immediately
thereafter, to deliver the same, under the
penalty provided by law for neglect er
refusal in this respect.
JAMES MCGUIRE.
Principal assessor Of the District Of
Columbia.
Anril II. If.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-05-24
SALES AT VENDUE.

On eusty Tuesday and Friday
o' Will BE SOLD,
80 Yendne Store, corner OF Prince
~ ~ aad Water Streets,
A VARIETY OF
D,qy Goods, Groceries, &c.
o....s.,,ars Of which win be expressed IN
= the Ellis of the day.
- XII kind Of goods which are on
r..,;t.t;oa and tie prices of which are
ll,%,si;shel. can at any time be viewed
s ga n,rcaased at the lowest limitation
aau Pi' p G. WARS1ELLER.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-05-24
| he Subscriber,

HAS REMOVED his shop on Kirg
al one doorbelow WASHINGTON Steet
where he intends TO keep as usual a ge-
neral assortment of articles in his lire !;
and tenders his thanks TO his fiiends and
tie public in genera! for past fayols, ard
hopes to merit continuance of tie san e,
by strict attention to his business
Country Merchants and Others, can be
supplied at the shortest notice.
ROBERT F. DEGGE.
Saddle, Zap & Harness Mixer.
Arril 22. eof
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April 90,
Valuable Lands for Sale.

TN pursuance of decree ofthe United
8 States Circuit Court of the District
Of Columbia for the County of Alexan-
Ga. which decree hath been affirmed On
an appeal, from the said court by the Ho-
norabie the Supreme Court Of the United
States at the last February Term. The
subscribers Church N-ardens of the E
pisconal Church in Alexandria, by tie
consent and direction OF the Minister
and Vestry of the said Church-will ex-
pose to sale for ready money, or in lle'.
thereof. the Stock Of any Incorporated
Bank in Alexandra at the current mar
ket price of the day to be made .:nown
on the day of sale, that desirable tract
of Land in the County OF Alexandra,
commonl;. called the GLGIG Ls3ND
situate about 2 miles from Georgetown
Ferry and 7 miles from Alexandria,
containing $50 ACRES, one half ct
whichis well timbered with oak, hickory
and chesnut, it is handsomely situated,
good water and fine young orchard OF
the best selected apples ami cherrys; the
Land will be sold intire or divided into
smaller parcels if applications should be
made previous to the sale which will take
place on the premises on Thursday the
18th ofJune nezt, the title papers may be
seen atany time napplication to
GEORGE DENEALE
&.
JOHN MUNCASTER,
Church Warlehs.
Nav 9.
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TO RENT.

A TWO story frame House, with g
"a large Garden, situated on the west
side of " ashington street. between Duke
and Woif-streets, lately occupied by Cap
tain Stephen Moore. For terms apply te
Mrs. PH9BE moore.
April 6. IF
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-04-21

PUBLIC SALE.

IN pursuance of an order from the Cd
phanss Court Of Charles County, Mr.
will be sold lat Public Sale at the late
residence of the deceased, at Mattawo-
man, Charles County, Md. on Mon
day the first day Of May next,
All the personal estate of
Mrs. PresciIe III Courts, late of said
county deceased, consisting of sixty-one
Negroes; many Of them young men and
women; a n,,nnl.r of Horses the stock
Of Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; Farming U
tensils, Of different descriptions some
Household and Kitchen Furniture--in
the former is included two neat Mahoga-
ny Side Boards, one containing full set
Of plate large collection Of Glass of
superior quality and of every descrip-
ton; Beds, &c. a large imported family
Coach, handsomely fnished.-Will be
sold at the same time one or two hundred
barrels Of Corn; some Bacon, and many
other articles which it would be tedious
to enumerate. Terms Of the sale are, that
for all sums under forty dollars cash will
be required; above chat sum a credit Of
six months will be allowed the purchaser
on his giving Pond with approved securi-
ty for the payment of the purchase mo-
ney, with legal interest at the end Of
that time.
JOHN T.. sToDDERT,
administrator.
" q. All persons indebted to the es-
tate cf Mrs. Priscilla II. Courts, are
requested to ,,,alEe immediate pes' eat, &
those haring Claims against 1t, to en-
hibit item aeith The proper rouckers, to
the Subscriber at Port Tobacco.
J. 4. s.
! Pert Tobacco, Apr. Is. 2awts.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-04-21
Forty Dollars Re1oard.

ID ANYWAY from the Farm of the
M, late OpIE LINDSAY. of Fairfax Co.
Virginia, on the 18th day of September,
1915, NEGRO JANE, SO or 81 years
old, of tawny color, remarkable scar
scross her nose, occasioned by wound
received when young, of pleasant coun-
tenance and common stature; her clothes
not recollected. She was frequently
seen and heard of through the neighbor-
hood for the first eight months after she
went away. 1t is expected she has
child, as she was pregnant when seen
asst spring, at 4 free negroes near Alex
landria, and | presume she is still lark
ing about Alexandria, Georgetown or
the City of Washington, where she has
number ofacquaintances and some rela-
tons. / will give tie above reward for
apprehending Jane and Child (if she las
one and securing her in Jail go that / get
her, and all reasonable charges if out Of
the State; fin the State twenty dollars,
and all reasonable CHARGES.
SALLY LINDSAY.
Erecutrir Of Opie Lindsey, deceased.
N. B.-Jsne has Husband in this
neighborhood, and have reason to believe
he frequently sees her.
S. L..
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Effy Dollars REGARD.

DESERTED from this rendezvous
on the 10th instant, Tonnes u. Hother-
leg, a sergeant belonging to. the seth re-
siment United States infantry. He was
born il. Baltimore, aged 90 years, feet
S inches high, fair complexion, hale
eyes, dark hair, and by profession a
sailor. Whoever will take up said de-
serter and bring him to me or any other
officer of the Emitted States army, shall
receive the above reward.
BENJAMIN SMITH,
1st 1t. Goth reg. u. S.. Inf.
Fredericksburg, March 17-sl.
2awSw
Sugar & Irish Whiskey.
90 hhds. Muscovado Sugar,
9 pipes genuine old Irish Whiskey,
viii be landed from the Baltimore Pack
ct, and for sale by
JOSEPH VAUDEVILLE.
Apnl6. Il.
Soap and Candies.
THE Subscribers have on hand at their
.Manufactory on Water Street, lately oc-
cupied by VIM. Dunlap quantity of
Soap, Mould & Dipt Candles,
y Which they offer for Sale.
a% A generous price Will be gwen
for raw and rendered TAj.LOW.
Henry Nicholson &Co.
Feb. Id. diff.
JACKSON & RUMNEY,
HAVE FOR SALE.
Received per Brig Wanderer. Captain
.Nercomb. from Boston.
1900 bushels st. Ubes Salt,
80 pieces Ravens Duck,
100 boxes Mould Candles,
a small invoice of Crockery & Glass
Ware.
A small invoice of Hard Ware and
Brushes.
IN STORE.
Cor1age, coarse and domestic Salt,
Cotton, sc.
March IS. Sw.