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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27
HINSLOW ROBINSON, d. c. e.


VsO THE PUBLIC-Ir. Henry Butler. re-
4 Gently from New-Haven, Connecticut
twhere hekept Public House number of
years that was resorted to by strangers from
all parts OF the United States has lust opened
FpBLiC HOUSE in this city. on the cor
ner OF r. and 10th streets. in the New Bnildipr
lately erected by Dr. Adams and which Is
commonly called the Bank House: he intends
Keeping that untilthe Union Hotel is compile
ted, and respectfully informs the ladies and
gentlemen travelling to Richmond that they
can be elegantly accommodated with new fnr
nished rooms,a well stored larder, old fine fla
vored ana choice GquOrs-He. fiatters himself
from the reputation he has sustained I'm the bu
siness and the knowledge he possesses. gained
from actual experience, that those who f5fvor
nm with their custom, will meet with thatkind
OF attention that is necessary to make STRANGERS
and travellers pleased with their accommodate
ons; and nfdct, to produce feelings to CORES
pond with those experienced, while at their
own homes and in the bosom of their families
His attentions will be particularly directed TO
the accommodation of families that may be CO.
ming to the city; and ladies can ALWAYS calcu-
late upon receiving the personal attention of
Mrs. Is. who viii exert herself to make their
stay pleasant and agreeabe-Wait maids
are provided that perfectly well understand
how 10 make their attentions well accented
The establishment will be kept in superior
style; IN fact, any thngshort ofthat would not
be satiSfactoryto the occupant who homes his
eXertions to please. will only be eaualedby the
custom he shall obtain
y. Z. There are attached to his house. fine
Stabfes-and MIR y. is we'll provided with nor
thern oats first quality, hay, and good Ost-
leTs.
May 49, 6-2m.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27

TWENTY DOLLARS ReC0rd.-RunaWay from ths
Falls OF Roanoake, about the LIST inst plulaffo mar
called BILLBY ROSS, belonging TO the Roanoke Nayi
CATION Company, supposed to be twenty-five years old
I'VE feet ten inches hlgb thick lips whskefs and down
and has awe at Major Thomas starkes Of Hanover il,
whose neghbourhood tits probable he is lurking This
above reward with all reasonable expenses willie naid
for delivering the saidfelow Ia Major Cadwaader Jones
near she Fails Of R0anOake, the subscriber in The
owh oidaiax, v G OF ten dollars for securing him IN
jail 50 that lie caa be got again.
RI. JOHNSTON, Clerk
to the Roanoke Nav. Compaav.
AprI Is J2.ft
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Maya

M KS. ANN W. TURNER-As yor are not an inhab.
- ., .laht OF this State take this method of informing
3u sha take the depositionsof David Dickinson
se "ss on saturday, the 2Ist day of next mouth al
~ masningoh iavern, in the City ofRchmond between
.ne hours Of ten in the mernng and six in the evening
TO be read IN evidence In suit dependnr in The Suno,
Sout oI ChanceTy for the Richmond District wherein I
AM piaintlfl, and yourself and Others defendants.
HENRY POLLARD.
.t.,a
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April 25. ll5-wSw
INCHANCERY.--C HARLOTTE COURT
9th Dfry. 1917.
william Wra,he ford

NCHANCERY.-- CHARLOTTECOUR
9Th My. 1877.
william Wea,herford, PiaintiF.
John Brown admir- o! the estate of Margaret Weather
iord also Sarah Brown wife of said Jehn Brown also
the children and representatives OF John weatherfoyd
dec who was son OF Margaret weaherford dec. and
whose names are unknown, Joseph weaherford Ste.
phen Weathcrfcrd, Daniel Weaherford John Robert
son aud Mary his wife, BENJAMIN Evans and Elizabeth
niswiie Benjamin Weatherford, also Jones weather
Iord, Coleman Chailu and Susannah his wife VIM
wallace and Prudence his wife, John Collins and Jana
ms vile. Anderson E'am and Lefty his wife VIM
Neatherofd. Burwell Weaheriord Elizabeth weather
iord, Moses Weatherford. Samuel weatberford III,
younger, John W~atherord, Sarah weatherford which
last mentioned Jones, Snsaunah, Prudence Jane Iet
D,Wuian, Burweli. Elizabeth Meses Samuel John
and Sarah, are children and dsrihntees of Samuel
Weatherford. sen. decd. also David Dunn and BidIa
pnnn his wife, Nancy weatherford, RAYMOND Blaukin
s.,'p , ano !nuItn ms WIFE, Defendants.
The Defendants Jones weatherford, Coleman Cha,fir
and Susannah his wife, and the heirs Of lohn weather
ford whose names are unknown having entered their
appearance according To the OF Assembly and The
rules oiis court and 1t appearing Subtraction of
Tue cont that they not inhabitants this state on
the motion OF the Plaintiff by his attorney is Order,
ca That the said defendants Jones wesherord Coleman
Chaln and Sussnnah his wife, do appear here on the
nrs day OF August Court next their appearance
and answerthe plaintiffs bill and that ccpy of This or
der be inserted in some newspaper published in The ci
wef richmond, tor two months SUCCESSFULLY and posted
at front door ofthe Court house the said county
Copy, Tcste.
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IN cH,NcERi.-chsrlo,ts Comfy Court, March 4,h
Iisi7.-
John Raine and Nancy Rane executor and execurix Of
John Raue, and Hugh wyllie, I'iainsi6s
against
Thomas blob, susannah Bib and Josiah Moseley,
Defendants.
The defendant Thomas Disb having entered hi, an
pearance according tothe Act of Assembly the rules
Of this court and appearing TO the satisfaction OF the
court that hcis not inbabtsnt of this snteon the
motion ofthe plaintiff (wye) by his attorney Is or
de'ed that he appear here the day Of June court
next and enter bis appearance and the bill OF the
plaintiff (W,e) and give security for performing the de-
cree of the eonrt aud that copy OF this order be
ted IN one of the newspapers printed in Richmond for two
months successfully aud posted the door of the
court house Of the said county
Copy. Teste,
Vinsiow Robinson, ID. c.
April5. loo.wsws
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a. PRlNG GOODS Br0ckonbrougI s. I!or.
, NE have received by the Scipio, from Lon.
aon, a eU Packages Of GOODS, consisting of Cling
rams Cotton cambrics, Jaconet and Null Null Muslins .
elegant nndrsed Prints and Bengal sripes GrsndarilIs
foIkstrpes, Cotton CassimeTes, Cuttings &c and ex-
May Is. s,,e,,
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ENtSH GOODS--EDwARD WILLIAMS respectfully
informs his customers ard the public that be has tax
en- the mouse formerly occupied by Mr.. Charles yff
ans, adjoining MeSSrS. Br0ra & TG5neys and has re.
ceived, and will receive, by the next arrivals general
assortment of well selected British J1dia ana F5egch
ping Goods, which he will sell by the package only al
the most reduced prices, liberal credit-Ciry and
Country Merchants invited call and examine them
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sfav93

! , Misa 10 employ single man. well acqnantcd witIg
puslness, TO examine, re.survey ami sell WESTERN
., henry BANRS,
hidf u. IF
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WILL BE SOLD, on FRIDAY the 9Th day OF June next
"a, ~ iar " not on the next fair day agreeable the
VIII 81 James Paeson, decd. at his late residence
%,s al ni all the Household and Kitchen FwrRtrYf
nearly new DTGy and 10 rs likely Young Negroes
mostly FEMALES several efwhch good seamsfresses
known the day of sse. For all other nurchases iCnot
exceeding thirty dollars, cash will be re1uiredif over
lrv 30 DAYS credit will be allowed. by giving endorsed
notes, negotiable at either Of the Banks in Richmond
w. a. PATTESON, ! <flaisisH
May 20. $50 I~syyS'
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DANIEL TRIPLETr.
80 ~

rENo IHE MEMBERs OF "THc BI5Is SccfcfC OF TiTsI
"fg"-In discharge Of duty which, by the 10Th arr
denofthe Bibe Society Of Virginia notice is hereby o.
VEN that general meeting oftbe Members is reauested
AZ the Capitol IN the City Of Richmond on the second
honddy ~ June next al O'Clock p ". for the pnrpose
OF receiving the Annual Report Of the managers ana
ansacng business Of importance the interest of the
Institution. By ordsrofhe BOard ofSIanagers
II M In
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27

I eMsARDY FOR S4LE.--A Bc0aIif5i siIIalion in
the County Of James City, 7i8 AcTe5 Of Land gs,er
Old survey more or lees well adapted the culture of
Nheat, Corn, &c. aud allowed to be among the healthi
esq places In virginia grea Of the family talive
mere very early IN life, have arrived the age Of 10 so
80 audl0O-A remarkable distance an Old Man on the
place, now an bundsed an6 upwards ride 20 miles of
daJ with great convenience, make plenty of bread
wth his own hands for himself tends garden and makes
iooacco 10 buy him clothes and other necessaries for
smallest prints. A' '"e
Loa5arGy is well watered in every direction its i'm
prsveinens are good dwelling house with six rooms and
passage above and below, fve fire places closets and
an excellent brick cellar, has a very sound frame bur
wants some repair as to Paistering and windows &c
Onthouses but very ordinary bout 400 hest selected
truit trees, apple and peach, &cAbou 20 acres of un-
improved meadow land, If cleared, Will be high enough
forCoru or IobsccoAbOut 800 Of this land is IN
US maiden growth good part of which will produce To-
baCco, Corn or Whe7-An excellent millstredp sufci-
ent pair Of stones-it lies about II miles from
ChickahomiHy River, about miles to York River ~
miles TO Williamsburg, IL % Jamestown ~ to Yorktown
10 TO NewKent C. House, 10 to ChaesCity Courthouse
ana 70 toSury Courthouse, and would suit Profession
a. Gentleman Of the Bar # industrious which he ought
10 be- might make fortune he mghta attend ~ Courts
within p miles and only two at that distance the rest
from ~ 70 10 miles.
Ny price is IS 900, or will take Young Negroes q,
will take first payment, and The balance at
chfsmas az which time possession will be given ano an
indeieasable right at the FIRST payment.
Those who may wish to purchase, will apply to Dab
ny Brown, ION the place or william Brownie (of will
iansbwO Esqrs. or tbs swnsr in Charles City County.
Msrch2s lO7.tfs5.S
gAkDWARE & CUTLERY-(Partic4tqriy seIecfcd
Tor me southern Market. )-RsGrRs, WfNTaROF
Co. NO. go, Pearl street, NewYOrk invite the affeu
u9n ~ southern Merchants their extensive stock Of
HdRDUdRE and CUTLERY, imported by the latest
arrivals and comprising the complete assortment
70 ne found IN the City. The goods have been selected
expressly for the Southern trade, and will be sold in
quantities, TO suit purchasers, on liberal terms
~ orders for Hardware, accompanied with satisfac
toy references, executed and sent any part Of The
Southern states.
April -. Helm
H'OR SALE. That valuable farm, about one mile from
the Bowling Green in the county Of Caroline ca ed
tOdNE5 JClfRIER, containing between IL aud
1900 acresaboHt Of IL clesred-those inclined 10 MIR
chase will give ia their terms to Col A. Richie Of re
SEX By ihe Isl Of July, stating the brices they are willing
I" ave. and u terms Of paymeglthcy desireT me-
positions Vii be acted on IN July, by The subscriber.
ARCH'D. r.. RUFFIN,
Hapseg olcn, Stokes
County, ". &.
Aprh5l I09R
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27

&orlcE.-on the 9Th May, TOOK nom on board of
L Peter r. Jeherson's boat, head man Arthur three
Dogs Oh wheat, supposed to he ten bushels This is TO
ncy the owner TO come, prove his property and oay
charges, or II will be sold according to law -
wv. PIGGOTT,
,,,,. Inspector or Boats, Lock Rdrbor:
Iuas io 2-WOw
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n kONAWAf.-Ran away from the subscriber living
- az Pouesve. In Louisa county, the night of the
NtM ult. Negro Nan named LEWIS, by trade black
smln his complexion very dark his height about feet
or inches thick, heavy and strong made he Is We
ed. ~ f"''''''
Any person who viii deliver the aidnegro Lewis the
subscriber shall receive ten dollars reward II TAKEN n
louisa andtwenty dollars IL taken on; ofIoua aud any
reasonable expcnces The reward will be uiyen 70
any person who will the said Negro in Jail SO
that get him.
NATHANIEL THOWPSOV ;r.
n ltis probable that the said Negro will MAKE Tor the
neIghhorhood Of Greenbrief courthouse.
May Is. 81
-
VIZ Subscribers having taken room on Cross street
near the Fafners' Bank % virginia Intend carving
on me SADDLE and HARNESS. AAKtNG BUSINESS
W mi us various branches respectfully inform the
inhabitants Of Richmond. and tie public generally that
ihey may be Supplied whh the frstrote pork, on the
shortest notice.
ROSS & SMALL.
II oFDtSs len silh MR. JorN cAErBsLL Boos
hasfr, viii be regularly attended to.
hS9f f--sr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27

DLANTERS-FAKE rs again offered for soTr-The
subscriber Is disposed 10 sell great bargain in This
handsome Farm, aud to divide Tie payments, for lie &C.
commodation of purchaser into twelve equal parts in
negotabie paper, well endorsed. made payable at either
OF the Richmond Banks the first ofwhch to he at 60 days
sgh ana Don IN succession every 90 DAYS nntiIth
purchase money be fully DISCHARGED which will ne "A
tue end oftwo years from the dae Of the f ST note
This farm has been before advertised and pretty fully
oescrbe-it 10 therefore deemed unnecessary AGAIN to
SO fully into description of it. lies in the county OF
Ioochand ten miles above the house on Icking-
hole Creek, and about forty miles from Richmond IN
contains about 720 acres lies well for farming and Is
wen weered, and in good neighboTsod sboHt thirty
scres " this tract lying Immediately fickinghoe
Creek rs considered equally rich the James River
LOW-dfoGHds th3 Sesidue produces good wheat corn
Tobacco ana clover Tile buildings are neat and conve
nent the orchards the farm are extensive and
of the best kinds of fruit
There are also two small farms Planters FIRE
belonging to the Subscriber which also offered for
SAFE Thetwo contain 355 acres, and nearly the same
sue one OF which is encumbeTed with the life estate of
an old lady very great bargain NAV also be had in the
purchase obese parcels OF land or either of them and
the payments made easy.
any person wishing to purchase. is invited to cali on
the subscriber and enquire Of him his price for this desi
fabe propeyit shall be made much below lis reaI,a
lue or the ordinary prices that such lands are selling
or. 's
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27

NToTICES hereby given at shall At the reyf II11e
i Court to be holden for the County Of Hanover apoy
10 the said court for the dscontnuance OF the two
Creek Ford 10 Goodall's Tavern.
Dqcid C,enshaw.
way 20. 6--gf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27


ALL Persons having demands against Mr. Charles Will
mans are requested to present them payment and an
who are indebted are hereby caledon TO make inmed
ATE payment to the subscriber who duly authorized 10
receive the same. "
EDWARD WILLIAFfS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27
Richinond. Man %,

FPobLIC huCIlON.--MilI be Sold an pubIir iurTio1
i,o9v the 9th of June next the nremises the
$500, MOUND, &c. upon Sd and between r and {;
;rhi s, d. present occupied nv Mr. Thomas Ritche-
= pIopefy IS situated in desirable nei.hborIood and
" GU ,en,ent 10 every partof Shockoe Hill
ed The anu eigheen monils credit will he allow
% puShsser executing Rotes, with approved endnr-
nunc,i OF .tnst upon the properly ensure the
P'"''ud' snent OF the purchase money.
ny order critic Pyopriefors
m,vo. THos. TAYLOR
I'd.
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A lost ,SoN,

lLye who took SO deep interest In tie loss Of kim
Pfather, and rcjoiced upon his restoration To his dis
sohsoia'e mother and to all good citizens espeeslIv
masters OF vessels, aud pt daily OF week,y
papers throughout the United States $40
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27

AloIlCE-We shall petition the next General ASser,.
bly, OF virginia, for leave lay off town and for an
Inspection OF Tobacco the Lands of the subscrbers
The head of Willis's River Navigation. "'
EDIYsRD CJRD
WILLIAM EY.fN.S
o a,ra
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HELPl HELP!! HELpltt


HELP! HELP!! HELpyty
GEORGE LAriMER cATficsRr- inst ,,,ns, =.
years OF aye, left my house on the 10Th of ocioh, L.,
ana 10 avoid the painful Circumstance of his
Dehg made known 10 his parents al cadi1 where he g.
'e, resides as Consul of the United States n was ra,
IN he hrst instance not To publish bis coins w,v
so ,ons as there WAS hope o. his return Amer . "r
weeks uhavang Search (cnly BEARING of his bvsn he.
cw uaysin alexandria, IL found at snble n, male
inc circumstance OF his going off more generally kpa.
IN the following manner: ""'
on saturday the 10th OF October last yonth whose
Leod ms Instructor, not keeping School that day heinz
ees upon an GRAND to Georgetown he did nor ret,rn
az" upon enquiry, IL was found that on the orp;n, az
.V,i ne wento Alexandria in the small steam boat
i., an Nesss wharf, since which he has not been
neao oiaiter much unavailing search.
ANY person bringing the truant youth to the six bu;,d
az; sa ne paid all reasonable expenccs and may en-
J we satisfaction resulting from having an agency in r
ing an inconsderae youth to his nearest connett;ora
,h u" ,e means OF alleviang the distress under which
they are now laboring ~
lie Is near IL years ofage rather Short In s,,,,. ,,
well set, fair skin, soew hat freckled dark
' piue eyes-Had on his corsnnon sctooLtf.ss viz
@ cIotn coat, light colored panaloons fo Denn.ts
one w vests (ihe under one blue stripe the INNER
n bun aud brown his shirt and socL;ngs
marked c. l. C. He took no other clothes with lin, e
M hoh'ns naVingeapsed. and by letters received from
parents, dated OGdiz II, January ard
"ay iast, we lind that fond hope Of rs having
go, y, ,et Is nos realized ii is at the ee,pest re.
Who c. % p.n.s 'natthe present call is upon all
81. .' syihpainse with parents and other connections
WI" cifcnnstanced, snd who would be hopnv in ,iaya
us ue poisuancy of the distress 10 which they ,e rdu
''I ~ assisting IN the discovery Of the lost y.utb
,,y. s ean give any account OF the youth from mo-
OF Deheyoience, their communications will no ,bsnk
@ received and to such as look for pecupary reva,d
y Wili net he disappointed ii they expec no Thar
"hatf reasonable. ~ $50 W
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.(oh SALE-A valuable and highly improved F;gym
abcnt sixty miles above Richmond containing one
thousand acres oland, in healthy and agreeable neigh
For further particulars, apply to Mr.. Geo. Perkins
rs.tuulpiH. hdlSh 2t l05.w3lD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27
John MOnDc1nr

II day Information orfhe eiore wo,,tS o - ccn,
he ~ mg mas tdteiy ia the employ Of mr. Lecke at
is M drsenai, soo IS expected tobe the same
Teceised. - s''''''' uses oe f"0"vRtsy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27

tSlAGE5, from C5dri0ftesUiIe 10 Sf0u7f01--Ie cave
- charlottesville every Sunday and Thursday at o.
z. II. W i"' W
rue Phbhc are respectfully informed, that the above
route is ia complete order tn &c being new sfares win
good horses and careful drivers besides the advantage
OF hayight 70 peEormthe rOnteThe subscriber intends
Keeping good hack and horses for the accommodation
OF those who may think proper come as far as Saunto
IN the stage ontheir way the Springs and pledges
OF convey &c.
JOHN G.. W1GET.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-05-27

EHOUND-some LOTTERY TJCRETS.-For farther
particulars, apply at this once.
Nay %. SGT
E7OR s4LB-iusl arrived from PhIIadcphig Two eJ-
CANT Carriages, and new pannelled Cfg with 4
i back leather Top with lamps aud harnesses to drto
built IN that city Of the best materials atone of the ffst
shops manufactures in that place aud Of the best
workmanship. The Carriages may be seen At nr Hcri
rates lan-yad 5th q. near he Market where due At
tendance viii be paid show Them from to II ociotk
10 thciofenoon and from u Z IN the evening
N. y. ALsO two bghi secondhand Carriages, which
WILDE sold cheap Tor cash. fimmedately applied for
Also, GIG Harnesses ard Coach tamPe.
May Is. y-2fs
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IN CHI ANCERY.--.AtR Rules held in fEe
4 Clerks Office of Surry County Court on
Monday, the Sd day Of March, Isl7
James Nhits and Archibald Dsvis,
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
By the President ofthe United
States.

WHEREAS, BY the first section Of an act u
Congress, passed on the 3ist day Of March, 1903,
entitled" in act concerning The sale Of the lands Of
the United Stakes and for othey pwposss,' the Pre-
siicm Of the United States is authorised to cause
certain public lands to Be offered, for safe:
WHEREFORE, / JAMES MONROE, President
Of the United States. IN conformity zrith the said
act and other arts Of Congress, providing for the sale
and disposal Of The lands Of the United States south
ief Tennessee, do henby declare and make known
thar public safes for the disposal, agreeobt to isp,
Iof the Public Lands n The district east Of Pearl
riuer, bounded the By Chickasa1uhay yiver,
the south BY the parallel ethe Dist degree onorth
latitude, on the east BY the Mobile and 7onlbigby
lrivers, and on the north tythr Greeks, Santabosue
and Bogae Homo, (the one falling into the Ioni-
lMigby and the other into the Ghiekasatohay NJ
zeys) qphich base been surveyed and returned TO the
Register Of the Land Office at ST. Sfeifhens, and
jsvhich have not been disposed Of, excepted from
sale BY iazu, shall be held ar 81. Stephens, the
first Monday Of 7ai2 nest, and continue till the saI
lands hare been altered for sale.
Giren under nv hand tie eighth dayef March,
one thousand eight hundred and seventeen.
James Monroe.
BY The President.
Josiah MEIcs, Commissioner
Of the General Land Office.
March 22--fasntl s1une
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-05-24
By the President Of the u
States.

WHEREAS by an act entitled san act pro-
vdng for the sale Of the tract of land at the
lower rapids of Sandusky river" passed on the
9th day of April, 1916, twas enacted that all
the lands in the said tract, except the reserva-
tons made in the said act, should be offered for
sale to the highest bidder, at Wooster, in the
state of Ohio, under the direction of the Register
of the Land Office, and the receiver of public
monies al Wooster, and on such day or days, as
shall, by public proclamation Of the President
Of The United States, be designated for that pur
pose and whereas by an act entitled san act
providing for the sale Of the tract of land at the
British fort at the Miami of the Lake, at the
foot of the rapids, and for other purposes
passed the 9th day of April, 1916, it was enact
ed that all the lands contained in the said tract,
except the reservations and exceptions made in
the said act, should be offered for sale TO the
highest bidder, at Wooster, in the state of Ohio,
under the direction OF the Register of the Land
Office, and the Receiver of public monies at
Wooster, and on such day or days as shall by
public proclamation of the President of the
United States be designated for that purpose.
WHEREFORE, |, JAMES MONROE, President
of the United States. in conformity with the
provisions of the acts before recited. do hereby
declare and make known that the lands authori.
tu 10 DC Oe 3ulu Oy thc irSl iiShioieu Az, 5lt"i
be Offered for sale to the highest bidder, at Woos
.er in the state of Ohio, on the first Monday III
July next, and continue open for seven days and
no longer and that the lands authorised to be
sold by the last mentioned act, shu be offered
for sale to the highest bidder at the same place,
% the third Tuesday in July next, and continue
open for seven days and no longer.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of April,
1917, (Signed)
James Monroe.
BY the President,
]. MElCS,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
April 26--