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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

Very Valuable Back Riyer Lands for SAFE.
WE VIII SELL ON credi, Of one and three years
our tract OF land on Back river within two mill
OF hampton, containing 500 acres 200 OF which are en-
c.oseu ana IN fine condition for raising abundant crop,
oGofh aud wheat $50 acres covered with the finest
"hte oak, pine and gum timber-the residue is marsh
aha produces abundance of grass lit for cattle and for
raising manure The lands Back river are equal i'm
eiy and II Is believed that they will produc
not fuii as much corn and wheat any body of land
VI .ne same extent in Virginia aud we believe there
70 no tract on that river, taken all all more
hhh Tue one now offered for sale. We hope that any
VINO has desire to purchase very rich and vain
and IN the neebborbood of the markets for
ptodnct and timber, will view the premises We ar.
sure that he will fndt the land equato his wishes
,,.,,. JOHN c. PRYER,
osi-tBetween the 29ib TO 3ist ut.) three : 100
- BANK Notes, TO wit: c. No. 6s3, Farmers Rank
OF virginia at Norfolk, payable to Richard Blow dated
ioth February lsi3A. No. 1922 Bank OF Virginia a,
norfolk, payable 10 Richard L. Lee dated 9Th Fe6y
etU-C. Nc" HOS, Bank of Virginia Norfolk pa va BILE
10 kchard +. Lee, dated sih Feb. IsiO-Supposed 10
DC oropPed between the Compiler Office and the head
OF sIeet.-Any person who may have found or re.
ceNed tue above notes. will confer particular favsr
on the owner land shall he, il required, handsomely
feWarued,) by giving information at this ofice.
June II. y,
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among whom were general Brown aud suite,
col. Jones aud lady, col. Smith and family.
com. Decatur and family, aud IA pumLer OF la
dies aud gentlemen from various parts OF the
union.
The proprietois OF the boat have kept her
almost constantly in motion since the season
commenced, and perhaps no vessel in the
world has ever before performed The same
number of miles Within SO short Y period of
time il is now only 3S days since she COM
menced running, IL OF which She has lain at
anchor, and Notwithstanding the season has
besp unusually boisterous. and adverse winds
have prevailed, she has made five trips to
Detroit aud back, touching at Erie, Grand
River, Cleavelaud, Sandusky Bay and Maiden ;
sailing by tue log more than 1900 pautic al
miles. IPafriot
Orders from the Executive of Georgia
reached Savannah on the 2Ist inst. to de-
liver MORRIS Il. HUNTER, over to the
Governor Ot this State. Hunter il will he
| recollected by our readers, (says the Savan-
nah Republican was tried at the last ses-
sion OF the Superior Court for forgery; but
was brought IN not guilty. He was demanded
| by GoNernor GEDDEs. on an affidavit having
been made, that he had passed counterfeit
bills IN that state where he will be taken in a
rev days, tor triai. Charleston Patriot.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

STEAM 80 Vt.
NIAGARA. June ID On Saturday egcuing
last. the Walk -in-tig-W alter, stat. d fof Mac
h'udw. With = cargo OF merchandise vdlurd ~
: 100 90, ind viii upwards of7O pagssJ seIs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02
ny the L'eMte"dnt Governor 81 me Comm on
| trgiHtG-A PROCLAIM ZION.

ny t"e L'eMe"dHt Governor 81 me Commonwealth on
pbgiRia-A PROCLAMA rION.
NJHEREAS i has heen represented To The executive
" Oy Tue TAILOR OF Botetonrt county that certain
RANSOM HODGE, who had been committed "a ,he
ya OF SAID county charged with passing counterfeit
SANK Notes, did, on tie night of Ike 20.h April las,
bTeak The said jail and made his escape theTrom and
70 now gong al large have therefore thought ft nv
ana WIN The advice OF The council of state 10 issue
nus proclamation, hereby Offerin. a reward of ONE
HOkDfED DOLLARS III any person OF persons who
shaii app ehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the
sara Ransom Hodge; And do moreover reuuire All
officers, civil and military within their respective de
pailmehts, ana call upon the good citizens of The com
mon"eaih' 10 use their best endeavors TO apprehena
ana convey tn the said Jail the aforesaid Hanson,
hooge, tbat lie may be dealt with the law directs.
80 Given under my hand as Lieut. Governor and
(oeaD under the seal Of the commonn ealli an
Richmond this 10Th day Of June, 1919
PETER v. DANIEL.
Ransom Hodge is about ~ ~ years Of age darn
hair, uars or hazel eyes, full face, rather dark
scar over MS let eye, which he with his Lar
or hat about feet y or inches bigh-Had OH when
ne broke Jail deep blue coat, boiue made aud pair
OF snun coiored panialoons. June ~. TO- ,v4w
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NOrICE.-An persons Dav,ss ciaims against sne
estate OF the late WILLIAM FRIEND, dec. ate
requested to present them for adjustment and those
indebted to said estate rogue ake immedi.
ate payment OF snits will he indserimnPtey siiiut
ed. DAVID n. BRANCH
Adn'r. de bonis non, OF VIM. Freud, dec.
q. 80.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

AND FOR stlE.-31ti acres OF LAND IA GOoel,.
IL land county, formerly owned by Jesse CuId.-A
good quarry OF fee stone is open aud is supposed
TO contain COAL The buildings good. The propri.
etor wishesto remOve tothe west and will sell on
long credit Tor part OF the nouey-Application TO he
made TO John Crouch, near the hand, OF u Jordan
Flonrnoy Of rowhataR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02
YalaaJle Land for sole.

THE subscriber Intending remove TO the western
country, wishes to sell the al LAND ON which
be resides lying In the comfy OF fiuvsana and con
tanning eleven hundred and seven ACRES three hun
dred OF which open, aud row unecr CULTIVATION
This land lying extremely we'll and pecuhas. adapted
To clover aud plastt presents prospects advantage
TO the industrious farmer which tue heh rice Of lands
~ the same quality in the adjoining counties totally
debarS HIM Of he subscriber 10 sensible O the preju-
dice attached to its local situation yet he feels conf
dent that view Of the land will dssipate it.it lies
within four miles The cOur hesse has an excellent
ana conwodious dwelling house, barn. aud all neces
sary outnouses aud To- any wishing 10 purchaser
VIII DE solu very low, aud payments made easy by
eMNanha June J. S..wSw JOHN DYER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

PRESoi'RE or THE TINES.
Jacob Barker Exchange Bank Ncw York.
and TIC " ssllngt0U'and Naucn EalA t.,l50
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

ChANSthi- Ala eourI held for Prince Edward
l. county, March 10, 1870
samuel Williams and Iehn n. Wimkisb
COnil tanaats,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

NihDiNiA.--At a superior court OF chanceTy holden
at the Capitol, IN the city OF Richmond, the 9tb
DAY 81 January, isis
John M'Cfedie, aud George Wcredie, infants, by
VIM III. Dyer, their guardian....,...... Plaintiffs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

One Hundred and Fifty Dollars Reipard.
IL hNhWAf from the subscriber on the 4ih Of April
VINO calls himself WAT MARTIN. He is a mulaIl0
eoW aoont 80 years of age, feet or inches high
10 remarkable on account of having red cnTig hair
ana grey eyes, which generally appear to be sore
OF MS legs somewhat shorter than the ether tbon.
10 be perceived without nice observation: when
anuhs vety apt 10 stand fast his right leg and
rather extend the left. In pTonounciup The wota bis
Ary which he is very fond Of and apto call for al
p"pnC mouse ne pfononncss IL whistey-also biscuit
Dlstet-Walstcoat, westO. Hell a very humble obedi
ent fellow, and when spoken to. has down look tits
not Improbable that he may obtain free papers 10 en-
aeavsI TO pass as free man. having from his
beat IN the basin al Richmond with about $40 in cash
will give tie above reward together win ali reason
dDie expenses,t TO any person who will deliver him TO me
on my farm IN AbemaTle county near Scoits andng
OF secure him IN any Jail so that get him again.
yuhe Z2, 1919. l3..wSw' ROBERT LEWIS.
'ENHIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. .RanaNay from the
EhbscTibeI, ON the 18th Of April, in The county Of
hioemarle, NEGRO MAN named JOHN who calls
himself John Starks. He is black fellow anon, Do ~
80 years old five feet eight inches high ren,arks
ole Tor bis large white teeth, and has small scar on his
george county, al oOe's Ferry, or twelve wears
ago-where il is pTesumabIe he is now lurking viii
give the above reward, together with all reasonable eX
pehses 10 any person who VIII deliver him to me on
my iarn near Sco,s,ille, Aibemarle or secure him
IN any jail SO that get him again.
l"ne ". la..esw. ROBERT LEWIS.
A FRAGMENT IN CHANeERY,,---- BnrtiIgI.n,
IN ouN.y-March court, 1870
"m' Le"is's Plaintiff,
Powhatan D. T,edalI, Robert Jones. Robert S. Gary.
Daniel Guerraut, SAMUEL Jones, Wm. H. MOseley M
". Perkins Zack b. r. vor Susan Pryor Edward Jones
and Arthur Hoseley, aud ym. Noseley exors Of Rob'
Moseey, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Dc)eRd0Rts.
on the plaintiffs motion, by counsel and appearing
70 The satisfaction Of the tbas the defendant
ua IS not an inbsbtan Of this state " Is Decreed and
Oraered That unless the said Tindal hall appear here
on OF before August court next and answer the bill of
tue plaintiff the court will then proceed to take the
same for confessed as to him, aud decree che matter
thereof accordingly aud that copy Of this order bs
fOrtbw published in of the public NJ Espa.
peTs OF The city Of Richmond for two months sus
siYey and that another copy Ne posted 40 al the to NJ
door Of the courthouse Of this county.
copy, Iette, X. ELDRIDGE, ir. u. C.
June y, S..Vsws
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lowing sta einrnt, under date Liverpool 10Th Maj
1obacc0 ~ TIC Kings UarChoUse Nay g.
III lnndon' .'.'...........lG,20 bids.
LiyerpoOl.....,..,.....G,l6
Tsiai...... ......22I5O hhds.
PTces "a London. ear Sd a gid Stenlned 81 Ttd
LYeTpoel......25d a7l ID %.
cotton imported INTO LfufrpoOi, from me lSf JaH TO
The 1T Uag, 1919.
from South Carolina. ........ 80, 3as bales,
Genfgia.- 1G3
New Oftedus.......,...iI32
Other poris.,..........iRO5
------s2 .Q1S
From The East indies..".s,.......3sfiT
South Amer ica,............dj,0 5J
Iotai............lG7G 600
Imported same period m ists.........i2o Iq7
Exce's this year........ ~ p8s tales.
Liverpool accounts to MAJ -, tate James river to-
baCco at 81 aei. tPCfersJsSf Int.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-26
OFthe board Of Directors of the Marine
Insurance Company Of Norfolk, 9th June,

" the board or directors OF the Marine
Insurance Company Of Norfolk, 9th June,
1919.
Resolved, that requisition of one dol
lar be made, and the same is hereby made
on each share of stock, held in this COM
pany. which the stockholders are called
upon TO pay to the Secretary of this COM
pany, on or before the second day of
august next.
RESOLVED, That the section of the act
as relates 10 acquisitions, be pubised for
the information of the stockholders.
&c Beat enacted By the General assembly,
That subscription be opened in the b.
rough of Norfolk under the direction of the
following persons, to wit Thomas New
ton, William Pennock, Richard E. Lee,
Thepdorick Armistead, Moses Myers, John
Granbery, and Richard Blow, gentlemen,
for raising a capital stock OF four hundred
thousand dollars, in shares of twenty dol
lars each, and that each person do upon
subscribing, pay to the person or persons re-
ceiving the same, under the authority ofthis
act, FIVE dollars upon each share so SUBJ
scribed for, and the remainder of the said
twenty dollars payable upon each share,
shall be thereafter called for by the Presi-
dent and Directors at such times and insuch
proportions as they shall find necessary
giving six weeks notice in one of the news
papers published in the borough of Norfolk,
City Of Richmond, and Towns of Alexan-
dria and Petersburg, of the sum required
upon each share, and the time Of making
such payment: and if any subscriber, his
executors, administrators, or assigns, shall
fail to pay the sum called for, upon each
share so held by him, her, or them, at the
time appointed for such payment, every
such share shall be forfeited and all the mo-
MES paid thereupon, for the use ofthe com
pany and the holder or holders of such
share or shares, shall moreover be liable for
the remaining sums of money payable upon
such share or shares, when the same shall!
he called for by the P esident and Direct
ors: to be recovered by them, where the
SUN called for shall amount to twenty dol
lars and upwards, by motion in any court
of record within this commonwealth, gil
wing the holder or holders of such share or
shares. their executors or administrators,
ten days notice of such motion; and where
the sum called for shall be less than TWEEN
ty dollars. by petition or warrant, as the
case may be"
Remittances made to the Secretary free
Of postage and at the risk of the stockhol-
ders. will be placed to their credit free Of
charge. and will make six dollars paid on
each share of stock.
JOHN COWPER, Sec'ry.
frThe editors of the Petersburgh In
telligencer, Virginia Patriot are requested
to publish the above in their respective
papers once a week for six weeks, and
to send their accounts to the office of the
Marine Insurance Company for payment.
June II NOV
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-26
Fairfax County.
June 2Ia, 1919.

0uHc <iS, 1913.
T large and respectable meeting Of
Y the citizens of Fairfax county, con-
ypned tor the purpose of forming an Aux
iliary Colonization Society, William II.
Fi'zhugh. esq. was called to the chair,
and Charles g. Broadwater appointed Sc.
cretary-when, after the adoption of con.
stitution and necessary rules for their GO
vernment, the following officers were e.
lected for the ensuing year,
VIM: H. Fitzhugh, esq. president; Ro.
bert T. Thompson, Alexander Waugh,
VIM. E Beckwith, Daniel F. Dulany and
John Reid, vice presidents George W.
Hunter, James Sangster, Richard c. Ma
son. John w. Ashton and VIM. Moss, ma
nagers; John Moore, treasurer and c. G.
Broadwater, secretary.
On motion, it was resolved, That the
board OF managers he requested to take as
early and as efficient measures as possible
for the attainment of the objects of the so.
ciety.
Resolved, that the thanks of this So.
ciety be presented to the chairman for the
able manner in which he has presided at
this meeting.
&C. BROADwATER, sec'y,
june 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-26
District of Columbia,
alexandria County to Wit, 1910
.aprI Term, WIZ
IN CH.f.NCERY.

IN CH.f.NCERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
against
Elizabeth Haskins, William L. Haskins,
John H. Laid, executor, and Sarah Ladd,
executrix, of John G. Laid, deceased.
NHE defendant Elizabeth Haskins, not
L having entered her appearance and gi-
ven security according to the statute and
the rules Of this court, aud il appearing to
the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant is not an inhsbitant
of this District-on motion of the said COM
plainant, by bis counsel, it is ordered, That
the said defendant does appearhere on the
first day Of November term next, and an
swer the bill of the complainant; and that
the other defendants, John H Laid. exc
cutor, and Sarah Laid, executrix, of John
II. Ladd, deceased, do not pay away, con-
rey or secrete the debts by them owing to,
or the estate or effects in their hands be-
longing to the said absent defendant until
the further order or decree of this court;
and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted for two months SUCCESSFULLY in one
ofthe public newspapers published in Alex
andr'a and that another copy be posted at
the front door Of the court house of said
county. A copy:
Teste. EDMUND. LEE, c. C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-26
8. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Removed from Fairfar- street to the corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
his prices falling
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but well assorted stock of goods,
which will be found on inspection to be of
the best quality, the whole of which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and rs further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, of the advantage ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given. thinks that distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as he price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad to be able to announce
to those customers who will feel disposed
TO pay him ready money for his work, that
he will reduce the price of making to them
according the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction On the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandria.
N B. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S. Drew has this day opened a tavern
in the same house. where he has laid in
supply of Philadelphia and the district
porter and ale, together with liquors of the
best quality. and he feels confident that he
shall be able to give satisfaction to all
who will please to favor him with CALL
He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation OF boarders, travellers, &c. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that it will be found a convent
ent establishment. may %
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District of Columbia.
alexandria Comfy, to Wit, 1919
.Aprii Term, 1917
IN CH.9NCERY.

'Tezo"dr'a Comfy; TO Wit, 1873,
.AprI Term, 1917
IN CH.ANCERY.
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
against
Charles Tyler, Robert S Blackjack and
Christopher Neale. Defendants.
THE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
l. wing entered his appearance, and gi.
ven security according to the statute and
the rules OF this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction Of the court, upon affidavit,
that the said Charles Tyler is not an inha:
bitant of this District: on motion of the
complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered,
that the said defendant do appear here on
the first day in November term next, AMI
enter his appearance to the SUIT, and give
security for performing the DEGREES of the
court; and that the other defendants, Ro-
bert S. Blackjack and Christopher Neale,
10 not pay away, convey or secrete the
debts by them owing to, or the estate or
effects in their hands belonging to the said
absent defendant, until the further order or
decree of this court and that a copy of
this order he forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the public
newspapers published in Alexandria and
that another copy be posted at the front
door Of the court house of said county.
Tes,e e'p' EDMUNDI.LEE C. C..
tune 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-26
Shoes and Hats

S. {. d. REED
HAVE just received fresh supply,
Ill consisting of the following kinds
Ladies' morocco bootees [coIored
Do walking shoes, black &
Do leather do
Do cork sole do
Do morocco slips with military heels
Do black and colored
Do kid slips do
Misses and chifdren's morocco ard lea.
Mems calf skin shoes [tber shoes
Do thick do; boys thick and bound do
Mems and boys ow priced hats
Boys white wool low priced do
boxes ladies' fine straw bonnets
All Of the above articles are offered for
sale at low prices for cash, or at the usual
time to punctual dealers that purchase by
the quantity. We take this method to in
form country merchants that we have made
arrangements for large supply of shoes
for the ensuing spring, and shall be able to
furnish them at the lowest Baltimore and
Philadelphia pncss. II February IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-26

The drawing Of 500 tickets is called 2
days drawing, and will regulate that OF
the above prizes.
The drawing will commence at the city
Of Washington in the month of October
next, positively, unless the sale of tickets
will allow it TO be done sooner.
Cash will be promptly advanced for pr.
zes, at either OLD. GlLLESPIE'S United
States Lottery Offices. No. lO4, Broad.
way, opposite the City Hotel, New York;
No. IL, South Third, between Chesnut
and Market streets, Philadelphia; & Penn.
sylyania Avenue, City Of Washington.
This splendid Lottery being under the
authority Of the United States, and the pri'
yes all floating, as specified. Offers the great.
est inducements to vendors and adventu'
rers. As the tickets can be sold in any
part Of the United States, orders (post-
paid) forwarded to the subscriber at either
Of the above Offices, from vendors, ssso'
ciates, or individuals, for tickets or chan
ces, will receive thankful and punctual at
tendance, from
june 20 din d. GILLESPIE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-26
John IL. Ladd & Co.

John IL. Ladd 8 Co.
OFFER for sale at reduced prices, for
" approved paper at long dates
So hhds Vest India rum
SO N. E. rum
80 bis do do
Is hhds and 10 bis India Point and
common gin
l hid and Dbl cherry bounce
10 bbls coloring
"a boxes white Havana sugar
90 brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
26 bags green Havana coffee
20 chests young hyson tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
25 do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown soap
SO do fancy soap
81 tons Russia old sable iron
200 pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales and cases English, India.
German and domestic goods
IL boxes mems and boy coarse and
fine hats
3 cases large and small combs
90 trails Arabian dates
12 boxes Turkey figs
40 do Muscatel raisins
3 casks lemon juice
Cass.a mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes and quarter casks
Scots and other Madeira and Sicily Madei.
"a wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap
ping and sheathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
/ Dbl indigo
Is casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand merchantable boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
200 bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
GOO do Lisbon do
Is casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
Is bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. g behring's
So casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
S cases mems and boys shoes
SO boxes double rein Italian brim.
stone
25 Connecticut ploughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavcrs' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 gnndstones
Yawl boats
no kegs large andsmall twist manu-
featured tobacco
bales hops
Is tons fustic
IS crates and hhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, of various
sizes
Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &c. &c.
March
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-26
Houses for Sale.

~ The premises on the South east
E#i corner of King and Henry streets,
Ess:I containing good dwelling houses,
EG with stores ready fitted up for bu-
siness.
ST. Also, the brick dwelling house
M# and store near to the former, lately
Hsss:l in possession of Dennis VI. Lyles,
esq. for whose time therein, the
18th OF Feb. next, it may be rented.
ts-All the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. inquire of
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
September % dtf