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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
FOR SIZE
In the county Of ALTERNATE, about one milk
North east Of the pleasant town of Milton.
A SMALL FARM


containing 16l acres Of land, about 30 Of VII eb
well set in clover, and 100 satisfactorily tmbered
Part OF this land lies along the North aide of
The tvanna. Tire buildings are new and up.
commonly good they consist Of 1. a commodi-
Gus substantial and neat dwelling house, with
5ezceient rooms, clOgets, cellars, kitchen a
garnet &c. 2. Of two other houses, one Of which
mas three very good rooms. 3. meat-house, DAIRY
house for servants &c. a. 2 very large barn. in
the Pennsylvania style, with an extensive stable
under i. The scite IS highly pcturesune, com.
manding diversified and immense view The
saiubricy OF the place, and the goodness of the
water, are proverbal in that part Of the country.
The facility of boat navigation, and the proxfri.
" OF Milton, where mails are received twice n
week from almos every direction, and where Sc.
yer1l good stores are kept, greatly add 10 the adj
vsnfages Of thet ituation.
This little farm would suit a professional oen.
ileman-a Minister Of The Gospel--a Iawyep--a
Physioian--or an Instructor of Youth.---It mich,
also be made an excellent stand for tavern. SIN
ply by mendipa an old road.
The terms vii be reasonable.~-For said terms
apply 70 Robert s Garnet, the proprietor Of said
farm in Essex county--to Martin Dawson NJ Mil.
ton ~ hitemagle county, or to l.. II. GirarCin, in
ii 0hmond
Gr Mr.. Thomas Y. Randolph Who lives in the
immediate vicinity Of the place. viii shew the
premises TO any person DESTROYS sf purchasing -
The buildings we're originallypladnei and erect
ed by that gentleman for the use Of bis own fzro.
iy--and are, Of course, unusually Convenient, 20.
ID ard neat.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
Attention Soldiers F!

a 1 length | have it in my power to in.
n form you that the MONEY which vor, az r;cb
" earned while under my command ard attach.
ed 70 General Porserfela's Brigade, has been. bv
ne received land, for your convenience. I shall
attend IN Richmond, at the Virginia Inn, on Sa-
turdsy the 10Th inst.----at Powhatan Courthouse
on Monday the lSth--and, AZ Cumberland Court.
mousse on Thursday 2lst.----Those who nave or.
ders on me are requested TO present them imme.
diately for payment.
JESSE WOODsON, Cobt.
March l6, 1916. ,. Wv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
MISCELLANY.
Fnon ruA posrox EYExlru posr.

Mr., Burdiok--TH> fai'osoing usrsfeation Of a 1seu
knoIrn joke is GtyO,rr disposal. J.
THE SMALL PoX:
TALE POUNDED OK FACT
TO sell bis sic feet load ofwood
For eight-and quiz the town,
A country pumpkin yOk'd his team
And brought his Walnut down.
AS chance or luekless fate did prove,
He soon espyd him game,
Twas NJ NJ bought the wood,
a wag OF noted fame.
We babe the fellow drive IL home,
Who quite rejoice obey'd,
And in the cellar stow'd the woed,
Then--waited to be psid.
Now come with me within the house.
Says NJ to the squire
Where win pay you TOR your load,
Whate'er you may require.
To gain the room where ~. dwelt,
An entry must be pass'd
Quite Iong--thro' which our honest squire
Was fastening quite fast.
But quickly soon his speed was checked,
When NJ calmly said,
The Small Por YOU have had, no doubt,
So need not be afraid.
ssNAIE Pox im--bawl'd out the trightsd clown
! With phiz OF Hogarth-rouch,
Small Pox 9 not in faith, egad,
Nor do IsGns it much
But why that question tell me, pray,
IT'S not near here, trow--
Yes, only six have died it,
And four are dying now.
Stood Lord exclaimed the brsathless clown,
Each hair erect in fright
Then-----swift as legs could carry him,
He quit our wicked wight:
Nor stopp'd his wood or cash to gain,
He gave them all leg-baii,
And sped with haste from whence he canre
To spread the horrid tale.
: Some months from thence, by courage led,
He fvow'd' he'd try agsin---.-
He came TO town, lac gain'd the house,
He kuock'd------5ut knock'd in vain
For NJ then had qui: the place,
Where gone no soul could say---r
SO book AGAIN our Sawney sped,
To curse the lucSless day.
Warns, the grammarian, has thus rung the chan.
ges upon the eoplousness of an English word.
When the twister twisting viii twist him
twist,
For the twisting his twist he three times doth in
twist;
But ifone of the twines of the twist do untwist.
The tw,ne that untwsteth untwisteth the twist.
Untwisting the twine that untwisteth between,
He twlris with his twster the two in twine;
Then twice having twisted tue twines Of the
Irvine
He twisteth the twine he hath twined in twain
The twain that in twining before in the Irvine,
AS twines were intwsted, he now doth untwine
'rwixt the twain interviewing twine more be-
tween
lie, twirling his twister. makes twist Of the
SyYine.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
Lynchburg. Jan. 1916.
CONDITIONS

THE ECHO will be printed with q new and
elegant type, on a demi sheet, (twice weekly at
= SO per annum; payable in advance
OF those who do not pay in advance, nor in the
course OF twelve months, four dollars win be re.
CURED.
Any person procuring ten subscribers. and be-
coming responsible for the psylnent, shall be en-
tiled to one paper gratis
this Office -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
Exchange s. Lottery Office.

A T the subscribers Once, Gentlemen may be
IA accommodated with BANK NOTES Of the
Different STATES, by allowing or receiving
premium, according TO the difference OF exchange.
or can have their NOTss soLD, on a very smsli
commission.
n PREMIUM
mn be giren for GOLD & SILVER Con-.
At this office, No 81 1872, the first drawn tick
ct on the l0'h days drawing Of the Masonic Hal
Lottery, a prize Of S s0OO,Sw sold. The fol.
lowing prizes in the above Lottery are still
REMAINING IN THE WHEEL.
prize of S 10000
10000
8; 10000
8 5000
10 1000
Letters enclosing orders for tickets, bsss baid
VIII be attended to. Companies and Clubs sup
piled with TIcKErs WABRANrxp USpnAwr, on
accommodating terms, on application at
J. B. KURSHEEDT's,
Nan Streef, RicIz,0nd
Macn z, 1910. (tf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
NAVAL COMMISSIONERS, OFFICE.
18th January, 1916.

18th January, 1916.
FENHE Board Of Naval Commissioners will r..
Il ceive, until the lst day of April next. pro.
posals Tor furnishing the following description Of
articles required for navy use, viz.
Cannon, carronades and cannon locks
Ball, round, grape, canister and lead,
Saltpetre, sulphur
Cannon and printing powder
Muskets, pistols, swords, boarding pixies and
battle axes
CopPer-sheathing assorted, say 1-e 10 ozs.
18th of d ozs. 18th of26 ozs 18th of 2S
ozs. 18th Of 80 ozs. and 1-sth Of 81 ozs.
Copper bolts spikes, sheathing nails--assort.
Lead in pigs and sheets
Anchors from 500 to 5000 lbs,
Iron Kentledge
Hemp, American
Twine-whipPing, sewing and seine
lroE for shipping
SStayes--leger'piPe, hogshead add gang-caSk
Seamen's clothinr-bats. sboes t,,orysers si;..s
and jackets
Flannel and Vild-bore for cartridges
Lignum vita and pants
or New-YUk.
Persons rendering supply of any of these ar.
Icies, VII be pleased to state particularly the
Kind1-the greatest and the least quantity of each
49, "a - nay NC ulaDOSe0 70 fufnisn--and
the envelope Of the leaders they will endorse the
substance Of their proposals in the following
Proposals 10 furnish .------------.---..
tor the use OF the Navy, made By --------.------
= -------- --------, in consequence of the Navy
Commssioners' advertisement Of 18th January.
with those whose proposals may be accepted,
me commissioners will enter into contract and
m case wbere the articles are not 90 be irfiDeJi-
ateiy delivered and paid for, the contractors viii
De required to give satisfactory security for the
performance Of their contracts, and Il will be
wen Tor them to accompany their tenders with
tne names Of the persons disposed to become
thelr suretles, and eyidence Of their competency.
On the first day Of April next, and not befoss.
ali the tenders will be ope.ed and acted upoT
JOHN RODGERS, President
Ofthe Board Of Navy Commissioners.
CT Ihe Printers Of the laws Of the United
states vii insert the above, once every week tiu
LIST April, and send their accounts to tie eomsnSs
sioners Office.
Jan. 20--wtA
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
BURR MIX STOVE -1L4NUF.4CTURY

THE Subscribers respectfully inform the public,
that they have just recs;ved, direct, from France,
large quantity OF prime BURR BLOCKS, Of a SUI.
perior quality 10 any hitherto imported to this place.
and having been engaged In the business up ards
q fifteen years, they fsttcr themselves from their
long knowledge OF the trade. and the appreciation
which their work has hitherto met WITH that they
Will be able to manufacture Mill Stones, on as rea.
'onable terms as those imported from the North,
warrant them ond to perform well
They have opened shop on 10Th Street, nearly op-
poslte 70 the Old City Tavern, where gcntIemenare
invited TO call.
NATHANIEL WHITE Co.
February tS--tc
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
Unprecedented Good Fortune
Tico Treaty Thousands

Iico Ttcenty Thousands
In two drawings, both divided into halves, guar
tiers andeighths, AND ALL
Sold by G. 8 r. Waite.
Grand National Lottery.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
a IN The Celebrated Hsrss
A s" FLO IZEL,

IN sSN FLORIZEL,
Me{-Tg So famous for getting tfae INF
urG. saddle Horses,
MILL stand the ensuing season at Halifax
w courthouse, Va. four days in every " eek,
and four days in every week at Pearson court.
house, N. Carolina The season will commence
the middle of March and end the middle Of july
The terms and the pedigree will be made known
ut the commencement OF the season.
WA. BALL.
Broad Rock, january 81, 1916. 1t
or The Editor of the Raleigh Star will insert
the above to the amount of s ?, and send his ac-
count to the Editor of the Virginia Argus for pay
ment.
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
an away from the Subscriber at the Brooke
no Tavern, Henrico, negro man name TOM
between 81 and % years Of age, very black com,
plexon, he lmps little in one leg but scareely
observable he is about f. 6inches high The
clothes he had on when he went away do not
know, and he took quantity with him As he
has relations IN Richmond, ne is supposed to be
lurking about that place Whoever will bring
back said negro to me, or secure him in any Jail so
that can get him again, shall receive the above
reward Masters Of vessels and Others are fore,
as they win be prosecuted according 70 law.
SAMUEL OWEN Ero'r.
Of Joseph r. Ouea dec
Hsaries County, 17h REQ. 1916.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
l..qyLD s. EDArIvD .8wDERso ;.

l.qYLo g ED.NU.VD ANDERSON,
HAVE commenced the COMMISSION BU.
SlNlsSS, IN the City of Richmond and having
taken house near the BASIN, on the Cross Street
leading from thence TO or Main Street, they are
now ready 10 receive Consignments, and pledge
themselves to give strict attention to all business
conhded to them. They hope, from assiduity
and attention, to merit the patronage of their
friends and the public.
Jan,arv 1919
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27

6ot, Days Drawing.
No. 36,2s4
Came out of the wheel capital prize of
10000 Dollars.
This ticket was divided and sold in half, guar.
ter and two eighth parts by
G.. Sc r. WAITE.
And extraordinary to relate, on the following day
in the same lottery,
No. 1881
Came out also another capital prize of
10000 Dollars,
Which ticket was also divided and sold in half,
and TWO quarter parts by
G. & r. WAITE.
II is worthy Of remark, that four Of the carital
prizes of 10000 dollars in the same lottery was
obtained at their Offices. Three of which are
lodged by C. K WAITE, in the Manhattan
Bank for safe keeping, Till they become PAYABLE.
and the other one (Which they have already paiij
IS in the Bank of Baltimore.
In Southern lottery, last season, they sold in
quarters OF tickets, capital prize Of
$4,000 Dollars,
And in lottery sniecedent, they sold the high.
estprize ever drawn byon number in the United
States, viz.
10000 Dollars,
And IN the New-york Lottery all three of the cs.
pitsl prizes, viz
10000 Dolls. 10000 Dolls. 10, 900 IDOLS.
This is a full confirmation of the superior good
fortune attending tickets purchased of G. &. r.
WAITE as in nearly all lotteries in which thew
nave taken an active interest, they have disposed
OF most OF 'he capital prizes and trust, that in an
ensuing lottery, when thsy will re-commence IN .,
sale of tickets, their shares as well as whole ones
VIII be attended with the same good fortune.
January 81, 1916
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-03-27
m D. nj TC T.

TUE partnership of Joseph r. & Samuel Owen
beng dissolved by the death of Joseph P.
owen, all persons having claims against the firm
OF Joseph r Owen, Individuality will make
'nein known to me for settlement, as soon as pos
si0e and such as are owing the firm, or joseph
r Owen, as aforesaid, viii make immediate psv
P'eAti as no longer indulgence can be given.
SAMUEL OWEN, Surviving part
ner of the firm Of Joseph z. G
Samuel Owen; and Ex'or Of
Jos. p Owen deed
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-09-25

Warming to all overseers Of highways. /
shows clearly that the lac holds them res
pgnsi5te for al losses accru;ng from thei,
negligence in Me performance of oGcia
aattes. II pathmasters generally, know
| this, the traveller would not find, as now
IN every part of the state, so many crazy
bridges, which are not crossed but at haz-
ard Of life or limb, both to man and beast.
In the case we refer to, William Crozier
brought an action against Moses Bartlett.
an overseer Of highways of the town of Sa-
lem, to recover the value of horse. that in
February 1914. broke his leg and died, in
consequences OF falling through bridge, in
the district oi which the defendant twas o.
verseer. 1t was proved, OH the trial, that
the bridge had been out OF repair and dan.
gerous I"r several weeks, that the defen-
dant had notice Of its CO .ditinn, and had
himself crossed it few days before the ac-
cident: that its repair was practicable, for
it was actually well repaired directly after
the accident, that the accident was to be
absorbed solely to the condition of the
bridge, and not to any carelessness of the
driver; and that the horse died il, conse-
quence of the accident. The Jury return
ed verdict tor the plaintiff, sirty-four
dollars, the full value of the horse. To
many, doubtless, this will seem ahard case,
but the principle upon which it was decid-
ed IS certainly correct. Justice approves
the decision, and public safety renders it
expedient. Sc Morals come in the cold
abstract from pulpits, but men smart un.
der them particularly when lawyers are
the preachers"
Eaation.to torers..-A verdict of three
hundred dollars was last week obtained in
the court OF commnn pleas of this county,
by young woman against her lover, for
breach Of promise of marriage.
Wtres, bride your tongues! Mr.. Wal
ter beattie also received in the same court,
during the same term, two hundred and
twenty i've dollars on AN action Of SANDER
brought by Lin against Mr.. John Beattie,
Jun: for words spoken by the wife of the
said defendant.
Horse thieves, 5eware !---One DR.. Hun
ter: was last week convicted, at court
held IN this town of stealing horse; aud
therefore sentenced to fourteen years con-
finement at hard labor in the state prison
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-09-25

ming, which descended TIE chimney. and
occasIonedthe bursting of one OF the Boilers
Ten persons, who were below at the time.
drying themselves at the FIRE, were most
dreadfully scalded. They had previously
been drenched IN severe shower. Two ol
them Messrs. ID. Tories and j. Roberts,
were so severely scaided that they died in
{; few hours after. Two others, Mess.
JOHN Bobbs, of this city, and Joha G,itbens,
Of Savannah were very materially injured
the former is supposed to be dangerous.
Six blacks were also more or less injured
by this unfortunate accident 5 some of
them very badly.
Since the above was in type, we learnt
that MIR. Bobbs died about Six o'clock last
evening.
When the explosion took place, the boat
was about 200 yards from the shore aud
several Ut the passengers, surprising that
she would be Immediately enveloped in
flames. jumped overheard aud attempted to
gain the shore byswimming--3ome of them
unable to elect that object, got into the
yawl boat, towing astern, and others were
ta.scn upby boats which put off from the
shore.
As many and various reports have been
IN circulation respecting this melancholy
ALTAR, we have been at soue pains to ascer-
tainits real cause and do not hesitate in
expressing our belief that it was OCCASION
ed by lightning--and by lightning only.
at the time is0ccurred, there was scarce
iY sufficient force on the engine to move
the boat-very considerably less than on
ordinary occasions wheuunder way. The e.
lectric huid was supposed in its course to
have struck down one of the unfortunate
men at the fire, as he was not heard to
speak after the explosion--and was found
below lying down dead in the hot water,
after the first scene of confusion had lit
tie subsidized. The others succeeded in
gaining the deck by their eSertions. The
Shaft is supposed to have passed out of the
isrbcard bow port, as it was burst out, lea
wing the hinges and Nails hanging to the
hooks.
The chimmey which probably served as
conductor to the lightning was separated
in the middle and the upper half carried
some distance overheard. 1t is compos-
ed OF thick sheet iron, and surmounted at
top with sharp-puinted vane.
1t is worthy of remark, that none of the
bDat's crew were injured by the explosion.
Four of the sufferers were white pasSsn-
gers, aud the negroes belonged to canoe,
and had requested to be lowed to town
after getting alongside, they went on board
to dry themselves, and met tue unfortu
nate fate above related.
On the same evening, Mr.. CAMPBELL
DOUGLAS was stnuck down by lightning
near Hotel oil Mr.. Haxwell, just above the
lines as he about entering the house. He
shortly recovered, however, without mate
rial Injury. A black boy, going from the
same house to the kitchen, was also pros
trated by the electric auid, and ali iron
teakettle which he held in his hand shat
tered to pieces. The boy was senseless
tuy a considerable time, but is recovering
from the shock.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-09-25
From The aarora.

William West,
vs Amicable Action arising
The President, Di- upon contract, not ex-
fectors and comPa- ceedmg one hundred
ny Of the Bank Of dollars.
It is agreed the above action be institut-
ed before Michael KepPele, an alderman CT
the city ofphiladel phia.
sc: WILLIAM WEST,
o's"su JOSEPH p. MORRIS,
P. Il, Penn.
Parties appeared. Plaiptiff's demand is
upon promissary note, Gale i a bank note
signed by Joseph P. Norris, president, and
Jonathan Smith cashier, by which 'the Pre-
sident, directors aud companyof the bank
: Of Pennsylvania, promise to pay A Small
s or bearer, on demand, i've dDlIars- PHI
e %iadelphio Mtuch 8, 1915.
The note being shewn to Mr. Norris, he
admitted * to be genuine and one issued
by the bank. Plaintiff stated his having
presented the note for payment in specie,
Mr. Norris admitted The TACT and stated
the circumstances which led all the banks
TO suspend specie payments resumatiOn
ofwhich will take place on the first Mon
day ofJuly, 1877.
OPINION.
The candid conduct displayed hy the
defendants in this cause, through their Pre-.
sident and representative Mr.. Norris, de-
serve COMMUNICATION.
No unnecessary trouble has been impos-
cd on the Plaintiff 10 SECURING proof of the
authenticity of the bank note. Its genu-
ineness was readily admitted.
30 technical objections have been made
10 tie exercise Of Jurisdiction by justices
If the peace in cases Of this kind and the
Stability Of The bank to pay all its engage
ments in the legal coin Of the United States
viz specie, has been distinctly avowed.
Under these admissions, further obserya-
ton is superfuous.
The Judgment rendered in this case is
for the plaiRtiff' five dollars.
lido hereby certify the foregoingto be true
copy ofthe proceedings had before inc in the
above cause, IS they remain Of record Wit.
ness my hand and seal, this 10Th, September
1916.
MICHAEL KFPPELE,
An Alderman Of the city OF Philadelphia.
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vIRGINIAi

1T Rules holden IN he ciert's office cfthe Sase.
rfor court Of ehqncepyfor the RjcIn5nd Ijis,
triet the 2fth aa.y efyigust 1916.
Joseph G. Peters, z Jonas Harrison, merchant
trading undeE The firm ofFetezs and HARRISON
Plf's
john Coe, and John g Marsh merchants Of tbA
city Of New York, and John c. walker. ana
60. trading under the firm Of Walker & Co
oftle city of Richmond De6s.
The DESCENDANTS Aaron Coo, and John @. MsrsF,
not having entered their Appearance and k,ysn
security according 70 the Act Of Assed,bly, shS
the Rules OF this Court and il appearnr b. sstisi
factory evidence, that they arc not inhsll tsr,t4
IF this cointFy II q ordered, That the saii De-
PENDANTS do appear here on the first dav oF tbs
ext term and answer the bill Of tbe Plaiht;F,
md that copy of this order be forthwith ,nsc-.
ed IN some newspaper published id the CIV 6e
Richmond, for two months successiTely and oos-
'ed at the ffon' door Of the Capitol, III the ssl
ny.
A Copy--Teste.
August 21--wsw,
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Notice is hereby civ, n. thar

on the fourth Monday in OctoGe, next III,
proceed to sell on the premises for read r,o S
agr eeabie 70 deed OF trust execu,cd h., I"I3
Ma,thewS, te me as trustee, da,ed the nm
seen'h Gay OF De em5er, one thousand eisJ, a,,',
urea ana twelve, recorded in Goocbi,n3 con,,'.-
CURT IN order 70 SECURE a sum of money du. =,
., u'n~or' II one tract OF land lying and i.
oe 10 ~ Sne Aforesaid couny, BOUNDED as follows
wit; by the land of Geo Sou,hwor,b %s
hass g James Alien. decd. Robert Perce Tns
mas mst'hewa' also the following personal pro
Psrty, 10 Wit: Two horses, eight head nf - pro
nine head Of cattle and we've head - t sneep'
ana also' al ms the sad Johs w Matthew'S mo-
portion OF The Dover staie, in The possess,op
ms mother, Jenny Barnett, which NAV t,n ~ ~
? 'in al her deatf, who, the sad jenny asrne,, 20
M si"oe u. GATE Of the SAID deed, with The an.
,e'iai'ces oei"ngnS to SAID tract of la,d and
ne t"eh future increa.e of the sad $50 ""r
s,tep ca'tie and hogs, ard all the estae 80 OF
ti',e, ana interest OF the said John w Mat bews'
- ana TO the premises aforesaid. mr. 80 80,
thereof as sha be sufficient 20 nav and .o, nIn
TIE Calls and purposes of said deed
Wa S0UfHWCRrH T.
Sept. 25--1t o.. trustee