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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19

IL persons Interested in military claims living west
immediate attention 10 them. The will ahbe compile
tea in short time and il returned registers Of
nee before the FIRST of March 1894 the land will forfeited
AS there Is much interference among those claims
which, are earliest returned will have decided advantage
All persons WHO claim heirs OF The persons i'm whose
names The entries stand, forward evidence of their
igh that the patents may issue tie proper persors-
ihete Is now duo two years upon all those
have not been listed FOR taxation, are liable
To 3rieureit not listed uimediatly and the paid
All persons who wish return their
registers office and pay their taxes requested to demo
=. Tue amount of tax and fees in the Farmers Vir
certificate of The deposit The whole amount of fees up
on surveys aud patents does dollars upon
d's' huu Tue FAX does not avesngo than dol
lar p cents upon each 1000 per annuul. commits
for each year Persons deposiiing money to my ere
u WI he furnished with detailed statement Of the
ana TAX pau upon their land. and balance will held
INJECT 10 their order or applied to payment Of here
very information concerning the Of any can
Wh3n, rharge. AN disputes between Interfering claims
DO n" assert their claims immediately will usan
~ Letters relating tiese claims must be- addressed 10
ColumtS Hi1' county. Kentucky. no letter upon which
va p%I'5ge Is no, paid win he attended 20.
Llnd, Negroes. and other P,Operfu for Sale.
~ virtue OF deed Of trust executed fe by New man
- D. Eoane, On the FIRST day "f December 1919 u,
therein mentionrdto John Roane King william coumty
sa ON me 5i day OF Septem'r ucYt hat being Essex
NY iHr'h not tn next iar day thereafter in the
town o. rapl@Rnnock and county Essex Offer for sale
e % ~ 'h (ahd olhcr proper ~ therein spcciicd) lying
an" eng IN the lower parish Of the aforesaid county
aing 10y estimation $50 acres, I've the more or less
also between 10 and so slaves STOCK Of every escrin
&c as intended To be conveyed 10y the Vili Newman
h"'henhroueh to the said Newman Is. I,oone the hole
:, S prspe'y Is hedby Lucy Drockrubroueh during her
posed Of 49, " " '
To capitalists the sale this ard offers s,rn, ,naoee
ms1i to invest their funds il is uncommculy leniy
within two or three miles OF the Rappalauuock rver
whence the most abundant supply OF fish, oysters and
crabs can be speedily and easily obtained An arm II the
Dragon swamp passes through the of tie tract
hning by estimate 20 80 of rich swamp which
may he at small expense converted into meadow of uDc
ri p"aY The whole body OF the land Is of tex lure
aua' 10 ihe cultivation of corn, wheat tobacco
ph the DAY OF sale particular description will he
gwen the properly will be offered cash
one! are offered they may be attended TO-
9ucu me only viii he conveyed .y the subscriber, rs
este IN n A. trustee, the validity which may be iuda-
ed by an exhibit on the day OF sale.
July 25. yot>-
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JAMES RIVER LAND FOR SAI-E-

- NlCo biF Et LAND For SA F.E.
fUHE subscribers are authorized o coll tbe sf,r or
= land "hereon John Couch now resides living In the
cohy Oh bue'ingh1m, on James river containing 1880
acresi lVo OF which is prime luR grounds The greater
part OF me he land is first tobacco land about 500
acres gu "hiah IS cleared, mostly fresh. This land lies
within miles of Falsburr Mills amt in a oooi rs;,,bt
mood ieTs OF sale, third in money the balance lin
uItr annual payments Those wishing purchase FIRST
f'e "nd Tor corn' wheat AID tobacco. would do well a.
loos az this such is seldom in the market The land
"Ube suown those DO wish ~ view ~ by Mr. John Couch
W eier of the subscribers all residing i'm te e,o,, ~
buckingham. JNo tops1FV W
huRust ". l3-wbw+ JNO. PATrEgOV
MOliCE D. hereby given chat 40 The cells I te T,,-
Hospital in The city Of WILLIAMSBURG are oecuoi4d m
pat no more patients male female vl be IND,
ibe said no, iti until soue of the said reIls are -
Due notice oi which will be given.
by order OF tie Court of Directors
July 21 20 - ~
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWAND

ANAN AH from tile subscriber living near Thopnson-s
'', ~ 'he county ct Hanover. the tGih inst a me-
90" i named HENRY about feet 10 II inches hicl,
very stout made round fail broaa face yellow CON-
eN'on about 50 years old Henry las for several wears
"cher' ana has been employed such the county
o. fFoqu'er where he viii prob1hy aim, on hi. way per-
iI, on 9i the state However he has many acquantnces
a"t i's'n"nd where lac NAV be- lurking. He can read
'u write plerahy well, and may furnish bin with
ee pass as ne has lately furnished Others. The above re-
ware VI" De gwen ioany person that will deliver the said
hesI" to me- or secure bin in jail that get him agan.
July It-w5w AGNES WALTON
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have congerscd 10 day with Mr. William Clark
sIr bt. been rug1ged this surpmer ~ SURVEYING q, y
lhr load waters Of Bob's Creek Ind the lulr Cone.
mtugh tie informed me that bis attention was
ftffried 20 the peCulWr situation Of the heads
" Toe two fountains, at Two different places. Nttbc
0'yIe DUuhcrly one (st the head sprng Of Bob's
Ctfck) The t"o head prines are about eighty percls
IPari-'ne elevations between them he does not
Know, bot suppO9rs u 90 be from forty 10 sixi,
!"et Ea,h areHp, he SAYS, is constant, and lirle
below flo heads eatb Sufficient 10 turn an over
shot mib mile or tvo souil OF this point are two
sp'uos much nearer 4h0ul two stones clst dparD
and TIE elevation nof more that h,l much bot The
sprngs are not so large Ihe hlll IS not rocky AZ
eififr riaff.
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FKESH GROCENlES-

VIE Subscribers having taken the formerly occa-
a pred nv alr Samuel Bigham and opposite 10 Bessrs
RAJ assortment oi groceries, comprising every article
cash or town accepiances.
Also, TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS selected with partic-
uiir care Tor retailing and warranted genuine.
Persons from the country will their interest 10
rz"m"e tie assortment; being Determined 20 sell NJ tie
lowest cash prices Goods purchased 10y be sent NJ
the river, viii he put board the hua> free ny charge
Ihcy hnue CnnligHnsut-
- Kegs Lard, ia small kegs FOR family nse;
bales superior Cotton
40 boxes Mustard, direct from the mnnulactorv and
warranted fresh.
II The dwelling part OF the hnue occupied them IS
oT rent II very moderate price 10 taken inmriaes and
wen calculated for The Of genieel family
August 9. G7-wGw u. r. HIITARD A 90.
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ENBiou county,s. Pursuant 10 tie above warrant 10 US
= directed we nave this day an esirav cow,
sewn 10 us 10y ANN tleicher Of said county and DO find
thc same 30 be as follows pale COW with bite under
her body aud star IN her forehead ma ked with on over
Keel crop ara hole ~ The right ear AMI smooth in The Jeff
snpPnsed TO be about eight wear, old and apraed
to ten dollars. JOIN BURrON TOuN sEW
BENJAMIN HILLIARD.
The above named freeholders qualified before me
TINS ON DAY ct Nav 1873 ~. DAVIS.
Acopy-Testc, J. b. WHTTLOCKE, enc.
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NOTICE TO CONTRADICTIONS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
TUE undersigned, having been appointed conln Ion
er' 20 contract Tor the building aJAIL Tor the
county Of Cumberland, will proposals. for III. e.
sution OF the work, until thc fourth Moiday in sernbcr
on which day, well the fourth mnHda, 10 August
they will attend az the courthouse Tor that purpose is
desirable 10 close contract, aud have The building
commenced and finished with al Convenient Dispatch A
liberal advance will he made upon the contradictions.
with the necessary specifications viii exhibited ON te
days above mentioned, amt may seen IL ;, mean time
with each Of the commissioners.
WILLIAM II. THORNTON
WILLIAM RANUuLpH 81
WILLIAM WILSON
DANIEL 3. ALLEN,
JOHN L. WILSON.
Cgmberlrnd. August =. 2s-w4v
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Iirglnin [lnllI ~ L,I,leG -

- EI'71 tFT"U V.DItti JII'Y 70, I6Z0.
conformity to an entitled an act "a reduce into
act the several acts concerning e.rhetor passed
ne ON DAY Of January aia, so hereby make known 10
an "h"m ma, c"nce th1i IL appears Nv certificate Of
the cSrhrfter Of The city Richmond herring afe the 25
9"F Z" The present ronih received ~ this Office nu this
ud! thII 10y rq>itnn 9rd Office found on tie said 25th
Gay OF The present month piece or IarceI OF land
situated IN this city the side Of r. between Goth
ma st streets containing ie front and running
80 feet belonging the Marcus Levy deceased
has eschedled 10 this commouw aaIth.
80, J.BOGERrsON Jr. Reg. l. OF.
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NANTED lMMEnIATrIY-

~ ~ Y additional Hands, 10 work James River
ATE application he made 10 WARNER A. MiSNi,N
.-,,,".,h ,'Ie'k' AUGUST .. 2G-wtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19

From Tilioch's Philosophical Magazine for niayl
Notion q Gases thrUn sh C,,iei, Pipo-From numerous
experiments made by MI Gerard i'm apparatus
AT the Hospital s.. Louis for lighting by coal gas
results: L. That carburetted hydrogen atmus
pherc AIR, brought 20 the OF
according to the same laws aud Xperience the
ance an the pipes and they independently
OF their specific graVes That the resistance to the
motion OF aeriiurm fluid in conduit pipes exactly pro-
pOriional 10 tue squares of their yco-tes aud
nSy that IN consequence of this law and The of
linear motion the expenditure of gas by given conduit,
uniform size, Is always in the direct ratio OF The
indicated In the reservoir which feeds the
e inverse ratio OF the Of the length
uGctihS pipe thro which IL passes JaI,aics dc Chirs
from innG's Of Sporting and FANCY Gazette far dIuyl
Al Tue beginning OF the month, tue Earl SETON dis
ungushed nfember of the D. ID. g. Sporied carriage n
hye Park which attracted great attention from novelty
81 ats form aud make. The invention Is Indebted 90 Mr.
Bnch, OF Great Queeustreet and he has cale IL mos m
popriately Proeaa. The original proteau
mat OF pheton, from which IL he transformed with
he trouble, Into vehicles having Eve different sbapes
each adapted TO It's respective puTp0s>. Its advan
lsi that the Is perfect driving phrton with sea,
Tor two servants behind 3D. eabyioet be driven by
coaehnan, the main body being behind the company
can always be sheltered from the also b
Iered crres with head bot in fine weather il NAV W
nghlened by Singe change, aud hy substituting shafts
Tor pole may become GIG with head bat ii preferred
without head, II forms most complete Gennet such i.
The ltghnesS and susceptibility OF the construction that Tin
tasnIanc transformations IL were, effected In
few minutes by two persons.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19

- Commissioners O6ics, Richmond 7th MO iO,h 1925
me part interested are desired take notice that
appointed the sixth day OF the 10th Month (October)
next TOR commencing the accounts directed NV he sho
Greer OF the court on which day nine o'clock NJ their
attendance - required Mt office this CITY, " inn their
accounts and vouchers ready examination am, ses
ment and the creditors of the estate of Charles WborL
Qfanv) are requested TO exhibit their claim has,re
or before the day aforesaid N "'' '''
july 25. 23-t6O Tuo,rAc r,D, =, -
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II appears 10 ma imperative the ci,ies 81 BALI,
more and Philadelphia that they, beng so dc.pi,
Interested ~ the trade OF The Snsuehanna River aud
IA promoting the connection OF iis waters with those
of the Ohio should send the place jus, described
men of sriruce and skd Awaiting themselves Of the
local knowledge of MIR Clark. they would readily b.
able TO ascertain whether the laeiiies Tor uniting th
eastern aud western waters hy of these streams
ate AZ great IS they represented 10 he 1.-THE eK-
ANIMATION should confirm what has hsen related Ia
me, and that II Nil have little doubt, a junction
cannot fail TO zoe eiActed-naswuch as The value Of
the trade of Tie Susquehanua mast thereby be
increased beyond measure" Ball .3aer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-19

AltHlNlAi A. Superior Court OF CLanrery 6,,TJes--
OF june 1895 VIZ '"e Ao'h Jay
john u. Davis William Moore surviving ror,ne. &c
Edwards and Moore, Benjamin Cooke When, ,I.ur OF
Richard Il HanuOn, N'I ~ "nu
as.
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C'tited STATES Court, Fiji Circuit, Tirg;nio
District. June iOfh. 1888
IN CHANCEkY.-Ed ard Lewis and Francis Tonnes
Lewis Tones, Pr, ~
against
Richard H. Whitloek, William C. whitlock and James
u. !" ui"oCh, - Defendants
reasons appearing TO the court, Lewis Webb Is appointed
receiver OF the goods, effects Its aud the estate
OF Charles WhitOck deceased and he Is authorised and
directed To take possession OF the real property the s
whuoes WIN power TO lease out the same, any part
thereof for term not exceeding months and TO dis
train on the tenants where it shalt be necessary and
commissioner of the court directed months notice
published in newspaper In this take an account
OF the administration OF James X. Wheck, Richard m
Whitlock, ard William g. Whloch Of Charles
Whtock deceased of the real OF which he died nos
essed or entitled TO- and fall claims against his and
by consent ot the plaintiffs and of Richard H. Whioch one
q" h defendants, the said Lewis Webb is directed TO nav
out OF the money he shall receive from time as il
accrues, all interest the debts due from Charles Whit
lock estate to the BaDh OF the United States and the
BANK OF virginia. and the curtaments thereon together
WIN all reasonable costs incurred in the admins i
the further order Of the court. ''
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
SHOCKING CRIME

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. APRIL ga Cir
cumstance OF most atrocious character
TRANSFERRED in WelhersHeld, OF Friday
night of last. Two men in a one
horse waggon driving through Wetbers.
held street, met a young lady returning
from Deigbbor's immediately after dark.
they stopped the horse, seized the lady.
and drove off. After perpetrstipg a
crime OF the most borrid charscter,threw
her over bridge into ditch, little be-
tow Wethersfieid. She was found the
next morning, in meadow near the
bridge, 10 state Of mental arrangement.
she could give but an imperfect recital
OF the facts, s1d only recollects that one
them wore plaid cIosck. The officers
oil justice are IN pursui, of them, and
reward OF 500 dollars is offered for their
apprehension.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
STEAM BOAT LAUNCH.

Yesterday was appointed Tor the launch
OF the new steam boat, intended to be
connected with The line OF N. River
boats, and to complete passage from
New York to Albany in one day. About
10 O'Clock large party Of ladies' and
gentleman assembled on board the steam
boat Chancellor Livingston, commodore
Wiswall, and at the sound OF the bueIe
fioated down the North River, and pass.
ed round the battery, by the navy yard,
and in front Of the new boat. A crowd
OF spectators Witnessed The slow and ma
Jestlc passage Of the elegant vessel into
the smooth uDruffled current, smids. The
shouts OF the passengers iD both boats
The Chancellor Livingston took the new
vessel in tow, and carried her round the
Hudson river, near the North Battery,
where the machinery was ready for her.
The company partook OF cold COLA
ton, spread in handsome style, and our
worthy friend, Dr. Mitchell, deliyere ed
one of his best exiemporaDeous speeches
IN honor Of The invention, and compIi-
meDtary to the spirit and enterprise Of
the company, * tho worthy commodore.
- 10.
Sesmen are wanted 10 New York,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
IMPORTANT LAW CASE.

NEW YORK, APRIL 29.-On Saturday
last, sun against Col. Robert +, Maniey,
president OF the court martial for the fir ST
brigade OF y. Y. >. artil!ery,was brouph,
10 tilai IN the marine court OF this CITY
The circumstances attending this case.
we understand, were these Under the
ACT 10 organize the militia of this state,
passed April 81, 1918, and the amend.
ments passed In the years 1919 and 1921,
AN opinion prevailed that no courts mar.
uai could be legally organized. The
supreme court on case made, deter
miBed otherwise. On this decision A
court martial was institute 4. The de.
iinquenls oil that brigade, composed of
cons derable portion oil our citizens, feei-
ing themselves aggrieved, pc,i;!oueU the
legislature Tor relei, wbic,, vas .srcnted
them, both senate and asse n,u y susucnd.
ing their rules to facilitate the relief
prayed tor. But before the passage of
The law, considerable sum of money
had been collected by he court martial.
which the president refused TO return 10
the individuals, alledging that the same
had been expended and paid out by him,
On the other side, il was commended ana
proved, that IT any moneys had been paid
out, II vas not done III good faith, nor &C
cordiag to former usage in such cases,
and that lhe same was done with a view
10 defeat the law which bad been passed
and therefore fraudulent. Much learn
ing and ingenuity was displayed by the
counsel on each side and after patient
and attentive investigation, which lasted
nearly nine hours, the jury under charge
oil the court, alter beng absent few mi
nu'es, returned wnh verdict of S45,
the amount claimed by the piainliff.-
Counsel for the plaintiff, Messrs. Niven
ard Anthon-Forl the defendant, Messrs
haincs, Roberts, and Stevens. FNat. .Adu.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
A NEW Article OF IMPORT.

a NEW ARTICLE OF IMPORT.
Amongst other intelligence furnished
by the recent arrivals from Europe, we
are supplied with one article peculiarly
interesting to Americans, which we has
ten TO communicate for the benefit Of all
the parties concerned. twenty six pas.
sengers have landed in New York, all of
whoni had previous TO their arrival, been
ibe inmates ofan English poor house.
we are further grat6ed with the inror-
nation, that the managers Of the poor
houses, bad adopted new plan for the
,nslp'ainance of their poor, and that
-, by paying their passage to this
country, and giving them a few extra
shiiiings Tor their support, until they
procure tickets OF regular admission into
our aims houses. American philarthro.
Py will now have large and generous
range for it's indulgence. Thesc worthy
Characters, On their arrival, will un.
ooubtedly be Doiiced-for The claim of
idleness, our benevolence is streng and
oVerpowering. We shall have pr,yi-
lodged order of vagabontis, beset,iny eve
ry angle and corner of our streets, re-.
Peating the ten thousand times told lie,
and demanding Charity Now is il not
| both just and gcnerous that these fruges
consumers matt gentlemen, should be
PamPered and fcndled, and fed, and dan,
died, and caresscd by the tender sympa.
thy OF Americans Shall they not be
| allowed TO share our tables, our beds,
our confidence when they come over 20
eaf, drink, SLEEP and die CT our erhense 2
These men are no trif1ihg Characters
they understand the AIT OF soliciting our
watches from our fobs, in Case their nch.
ing fingers feel a propensity 10 amuse
themselves IN that way, and they would
ieei no hesitation in reducing TO a heap
OF ashes, house where they had taken
their evening meal. Our sea ports are 10
be made The repositories Of these rich
materials robbery and theft, and swell
OF the Criminal record, and an overstock
ing our Jalls, penitentiaries and aims hon.
ses, viii be tie result. rbey will be
maintained IN the double character of
Paupers and Criminals. New York il
seems, presents rather front OF hospia.
bic welcome She points to the treading
mill, and gives employment 10 the feet Of
those, whose hands are above such ser.
vile labor There is In this mode of be.
slowing charity, rather too much exer-
else Tor such dainty aud delicate speci.
mems OF humanity. Nem may look there.
lore Tor larger and more extensive i'm.
portations from that quarter.
BaH. 6ioYn. Chron.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
FIRES.

The large woollen factory in the East
VIiIage' IN Bennington, Vermont, owned
by the, Messrss Saffords, was consumed
81 hire on the night Of the l7th ult with
ali liz machinery and s,ock--damages
estimated at about 5000 dollars. On the
18th The dwelling house of Mr.. Thomas
Harrison, of Amsterdam, took fire
from an oven which was healing, and
bur0ed to tie ground. Ouly part of
OF the furniture was saved
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

Extract OF letter from respectable
house al Belfast, (!rele nd) March 18th. -
"For some time past manufacture has
been carrying on here and in England to
an amazing exteut, in an article Initiating
iriSh linens, lawns, Gc. the warp OF cot
tpu, and ihG weii or filling, linen thread !;
when bitlched, go great is the deception
that IT can Only te detected by trying the
strength Of the article from selvsye to
sewage, when il would be found to tear
with ease, viii Ia is exactly the reverse
OF cloth composed entirely of FAX. As
the character OF our staple may suffer by
goods ofihe above description, think it
would be Just to put dealers in the arii.
Gle OF Irish linens on your side OF the
Atlantic on their guard 70 prevent their
being imposed on"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

A MIR. Aaron Wheeler, Jr. OF Madison,
Ohio, was drowned last Wednesday week
while sPearing fish He was found soon
after he fell into the water, and i, is sup.
posed that the vital spark of life was not
totally extinct when he was first discover
ed, but no immediate means were used TO
resussitate hin,on account Of a supposed
law which PROHIBITS the removing of any
person found dead OF dying.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

a late london Morning Chronicle in
forms tbs that NJ Manuel has again been
TO tne chamber of deputies, and that a.
gain il had exhibited scene OF the most
lively and passionate character. NJ. Hyde
dc Neville moved that NJ. Manuel
should be expelled the chamber, for the
remainder Of the session. After many
imprisoned declarations and much ex>
element, the debate was on motion Of a
member in the centre, adjourned. What
the result has been We are yet to learn.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

Extrsst OF letter from Matanzas,
April IA, "Tiie steam vessel Sea Gull,
with com. Porter's broad pendant, came
IN to day in great style against wind and
tide. ! this day saw the chief of the
gang ot pirates, who we're on board the
Pil :, Cat the ti"'e she was captured by
the boats OF the Peacook,) parsdIng the
streets Of ibis place with The greatest i'm
purity. But since the Commodore has
established convoy al this port, the pi.
rates are moi so often seen as formerly.
ave are sbuDdsoily supplied with
produce, with The exception Of the article
Of -four, which al this moment will com.
maud 20 10 o. dollars per barrei,"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
ERIE HARBOR.

The legislature of Pennsylvania has
appropriated $4,000 for improving The
harbor OF Erie, upon the lake of the
same maine. Congress has authorised a
survey OF this harbor, by Typographical
engineer Of the United States.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

An attempt has been made to destroy
the parish church OF vi. Johns, L. c.
The fire vas discovered accidentally, the
clergyman and some Of his people having
repaired 10 the church in the morning,
to baptisc some children.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
INCENDIARiES.

An attempt has been made to set fire
to part ofthe village of Geneva but a
shower fortunately prevented the execu
ton OF the nefarious design.