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Lottery q Exchange Office No. ia .Hortet street.
BALTIMORE.
"he{e IN The four last State Lotteries were sold III
eo ono IsPtais OF 100000 DoIas4OO00 Dolars2 81
@V'COV-I oi AOOOO, besides less than TEN cAp,rts
OF S'OOO dollars &c. Sc And WHERE soRE cnp,Tf1s
fave sA. BEEN SOLD THAN AT ANY oTHER orrIor ~
s.s nom any part OF the United States or Terri,o
ipos' Pald will meet our accustomed prompt attention ~
Baltimore, April z, 1925. g S-ts5EE'"
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WAsHrNaroN. Anril1A

- WASHINGTON, April n.
A Board OF Naval Surgeons will assemble at Phila
deiPha, tomorrow, TOR The examination of candidates
Tor promotion and appointment in the Medical Deo,rt
ment Of the Navy. The Board will consist of DR. I'd.
ward Cntbusb President, and Collectors Barton Harris
Hoffman, and Gordon.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22

The "PoToMAc MUsE, by ga Ladg," who is said
to be the niece of Mr.. Brent, formerly Senator in
the Congress of the United States, IS just published
aud for sale in the book of this city As yet
we have merely glanced at the productions We were,
however, much gratfed with the perusa of the ode
to Tirginia :" which contains very accurate delinea
tons OF the character of her most distinguished
The characters of Jefferson, Lee, and Madison, we
consider strikiDgiy correct and the fugitive piece,
''the Banks IF the Potomac" displays considerable
poetica talent, great deicacy of sentiment aud ten
derncss Of feeling. The style is chase, and in many
instances terse and graceful In our next if we have
ROOM we shall insert few extracts from the work
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
NEW YORK, April IS.

- NEW YORK, April 13.
Forgery.-Ths forenoon, decent looking Young
man. calling himself DAVIS called at Mr.. Secor's Lot
terry Othce IN Chatham-street, with ticket numbered
iO,Oo8, with Che combination 20 d, which is prize
OF u dollars BY prefxng figure, he made it IL 90
"a, which is prize Of $4,000, the ticket No. 81 O93
On Percelvng the difference in the NUMBER the man
was detained and information sent to Mr. Garfield who
sold the $4,000 prize, the alteration recognized and
the unlucky Spectator sent to the police and commit
ted for trial
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1ubnlsaaIs asrtres Gmrremt.
RICHMOND. APRIL q. 1926.
Staple .hrticies

Staple articles.
Cotton, per ID. % e5
Goals, bush. 10 a 70
Flour. City Mills, An
do. up country, 45r
Grain, Wheat, brsh. so a IS
Corn, do. 81 a SO
Oats, do. IS Il 81
Tobacco, fine, ID. - 191
do. good, 8 a IL
do. common, 4a7
do. manufactured, 10 a 40
poriouS other .4rticlcs.
Bacon, per ID. 7a8
BceSwax, do. 80
Butter, do. II a Id
Cigars, per 1000, 2OOaI5
Coffee, best Green, Id. 90 a 2I
do. common. do. 18 20
Cards No.l0, doz. 6 OOa 800
Candles, mould, 10. - Id
do. Sperm. do. 80 a 40
Cheese, do. 6a1O|
Chocolate, No. I, do. IL Is
Fish, Mack'l No. I, Dbl. 6 90
do. 2, do. S 90
do. 8, do. 3 so
Herrings, do. 2 SO 3 90
Shad, old, 8 DOL
Feathers, per Id. 81 a ~
Grindstones, per inch, 7 a 81
Glass, 50 fl. Sx1O. 300 a 8 so |
do. do. 10x12, 4 90 a q 50 |
Hides, b. Ayres. Id. 19a 30 |
do. Pernarnbucu, dry, Is a Is |
Hemp, 100 lbs. d. a 5
Iron, Swed. do. d. a S
do. Country, 4 AL
Indigo, per ID. 275 a 3 90 |
Lard, do. "a 81
Lea ther, best sole, ID. &c IA % |
do. inferior, do. 81 a "a |
do wax upper, ps. 9 Il p
Caliskins, doz. 49, 50
Lime, Thorn. cask. $50 |
Molasses, per gall. 80 a 81 |
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DIED.

At Norfolk, Monday last, Lieut.. JOSEPH WRAce.
Of the U. S navy, in the 36fh year of his age.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
New YoRK, April 10.

We have frequently had occasion to call public atten
ton to the Importance of the trade this port not only
to the state but more especially the general govern
nent We are led to make this remark from the fact
twmch we learn from correct source that the amount
of duties imports secured at our Custom bouse
day. fully equal to the of seven hundred Gd IT.
~ thousand dollars. This is probably larger sum
than was ever before bonded in day.-[Gaz
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ccHEM,s oEErcm

BALTIMORE, .4prH7, 1928.
y We have the pleasure present to the public the
FOURTH Scheme If the
State Iotterp Of @arDIan0.
the mode OF drawing entirely plan-approved bv
the Co"'tonerso Of Lotteries appointed by the Governor
ana Council OF State and brought under special Act OF
the IegiS HIGHEST
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22

The Executive have appointed the following persons
Directors of the Western Lunatic Hospital of virgi-
MIA, at Stanton.
Jno. III. Peyton, Briscoe G. Baldwin,
WIN. Kinney, jr. VIM. Clarke,
Nicholas G. Kinney, Samuel Clarke,
VIM. S. Eskridge, Jas. Crawford
VIM. Bell, Joseph Brown,
Cha's A. Stuart, Lyt Teton Waddell,
John Wovt.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
DOMESTIC,
THE ALEXANDRIA DINNER.

The Dinner given by the Citizens of A1Ex,,na1.
TO the PaEsIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES and his dis
tnguished Predecessor in Office took place at aoet,,s
Hotel on Wednesday. The PREsIpENr was present.
The Ex-PREsIDENr declined attending because of the
unrestored health of his family, and his wish TO retire
from all public scenes The other invited guests pre
sent, were, Mr. MERCER, Mr.. SoUrHARp, Mr. w rnr
sir MCLEAN. The VICE PRESIDENT and Mr. Ban
BeUR were invited, but were both absent from the Dis
trict. MIR. CLAY had accepted the invitation but was
prevented by indisposi,ion from attending The Steam
boat Surprize rendered by Capt Taylor for heuse
of the President and accepted On nearing and reach
ing Alexandria, salutes fired, &c. OF what mas
sed ut the Dinner have other account than wh,,
IS furnished by the regular toastshe volunteers moi
having heen published. The regular Toass series
OF sound political axions, iollows.-G.Nat Int
l. The Constitution Of the United States-Based
upon the affections of the people, m the work of our
ioretathers" Let us unite to preserve, protect and
defend {.
Q. Talents integrity, and patr,otism-The only To-
gitiunate passports to public honors.
8. The ,oiU and tie happiness of the Deoolerbo
source and the end ofall Legitimate governments
a. Popular Etections-'rher purity and frequency
the best security for the beneficence and the be
guaranty against the abuse of power
5. The General and State Observation-Disclosures SCR
wants OF the same masters; nrocd aud uncop roll
liable within their respective spheres.
6: Preparation for defensive uoar-The firnest Sc
7. The United States-AIay their sense of us,ice
strengthen with their strength.
g. Public Economy-The means of Public Improve
9. The .uiiitqry-Subordinate to the Civil Power
TO- The Freedom Of The Press-The weapon of
Truth.
IL. Religious Freedom-May we be equally exemnt
from Civil and Ecclesiastical tyranny
10. Internal aprouement-Natlona objects reou;re
national means.
10. The Daughters Of .4mericn-good as thew are
fair, and honored they goodTheir smile the re-
ward OF virtue; their froVn, the punishment of vice
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22

NORFOLK, April ID.
Com Barron.-It affords us genuine pleasure TO
state as we do good authority, that our worthy and
esteemed fellow ctizen Com. James Barron has been
transferred by the Navy Department, from the COM
mand of the NavyYard at Philadelphia to that at Cos
port on this station and may be expected here to en-
Ter on the duties OF this new appointment about the LIST
of next month.
We learn from the same authority that James Biddle
will succeed Com. Barron in his late command of the
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
Bank Balls, corrected at CoHEN's O6iee.
AL EM ONE D.Ax-

AL I'm ONE Day,
TO be d'ncn on The 18Th dry IF .Uay--aad bv an
IMPROVED NODE OF DRAWING, secas''ed by Letters
Patent uulcr Tie Seal IF The United States
CcI3EN's OFFICE,
BALTIMORE .4pra z, 1925. {
J We have the pleasure to present 10 the nuhr the
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
COHERT'g

Fea'est variety Of Numbers. odd and
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22

The Baltimore Federal Gazette gives the following
description Of the person who is supposed to have e
mtedthe murder of ECelinn Cunningham near Charles
town. Cecil county, Maryland, on Monday week.
"Ihe murder was supposed to have been committed
by man who crossed the Susquebanpa ferry ,t CO.
ing about sunset.-Fron what we could learn no i
about thirty years ofagc, five feet ten inches birb bc
set dark hair and compexion--had Oh dark groom
surtout coat, and white knapsack supposed to have
oeen made OF tow inen about two feet long filled appa-
renty with clothes. As the stockings of the Ielesod
we're missing 1t supposed he has them From the best
information received, they we're black worqted stock
mgs The ferrymsn, and the son of Mr.. CsaJe cav
that hey could recognize the if they again saw
himn
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22

postscript to a letter ,eceved by mercantile
house in New York last week, dated Huntsville
lAiah March 23, says, Thirteen flats laden with
Cotton, have sunk crossing the shoals about fu,.
thousand bales Of Cohon.-A very great part of which
1t is supposed will be lost or,very much damaged All
the particulars have not reached town.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
From the Nashville Wing. !

From the Nashville Whigl
a singulcr stdke-CoRRECTEp-tye have seen
IN the Wing and Enquirer, of Richmond letter pur-
porting to have come from the Nashville Wing, a, be-
ing written by officer of the army in relation 10 con-
versations, &c with General Jackson This letter, as
puoished contains some things of strange and
Gus nature But matter what il contains we are NJ
the first of it-no such letter eue,. published in The
Nashville Vhig, believe and we would thank
those who have quoted il, coming from us TO either
produce the paper which contains it, publish this our
contradiction.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11

report prevails that in an action between the
NTorote- and Ibrahim Pacha, he lost $500 men
killed, wounded, and prisoners, and amongst the
latter was the famous Selhn Bey, the Greek rene
gado, since in the service of the Egyptian Pachs.
A sortie made by the garrison of Mlssolonghi on
the 3ist of July was supported by body of 600
sulotes from Salona. n boy IL years of age,
came armed into the camp of the Serasxer, where he
was taken, looking for opportunity shoot BIN.
The Seraskier had the youth brought before him,
and upon asking him, how he came 10 expose HIM
self TO much danger the boy replied, that it
the love of his counlry which urged him, and for
which he willing to die. Reiischid ordered
linn TO be taken OF, but the next day the youth
escaped.
LONDON, Sept. 90 We have received the
Paris papers OF Monday Doth. They contain little
political intelligence, except on the subject Of Spain,
where the arrests continue to be carried with
great activity. Your Capuchin-, Cordclier, and a
Canon OF the Chapter OF Ovedo, have been
rested; and on the person OF the Coidelier is said
have been found plan for simultaneous insor-
recticn OF all the provinces Great discomfort, almost
amounting to actual revolt prevails in some parts
al the country, fostered, it is said, by faction OF
the Clergy. The Government appears TO be open
ing its eyes little to its situation, Tor Junta,
take into consideration all the affairs OF the king
dom, aud 10 institute necessary reforms has been
commissioned. The decree which appoints it al
lege> sad reason for this measure. 40 The pro-
sressive decenson of the fortunes OF my subjects
SAYS Ferdinand, &c is the consequence of our civil
discords." 1t is meanchol, tn he obliged to con-
fess such cause and such elect
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coLoN1zqTIo.v SOCIETY.


! GENTLEMEN
| 1ly dlentIon hal but just been called by friend
to the numbers of Caius Gracclus on the subject o
tie colonization Society, published in August last
when your paper of The 18th inst. brought me the
very uncourteous appeal OF the same writer TO the
don. Bushrod Washington, Presi1en, OF the Soci-
ETY.. In undertaking to reply the specious arg,l-
meats, and TO correct tie numerous errors winch
mark The essays OF your correspondent, | rely on
the excellence of me cause wish to serve, ratl-
er than on any false opinion OF my own ability 10
compete witha writer, distinguished, not less, by
the ingenuity of his deduc ions, than by the CLASH
cal purity OF his style could have wished in
deed, that the yindication of the views, and the
operations of the Society, had fallen into other
hands. | shouts then have been graliRed with an
Other insiaLce OF The supremacy of truth, withcut
being Obliged myself 10 engage in controversy as
foreign tony disposition as 1t is Inconsistent with
the ordinary avocations of my life.
The correct result, at which your correspondent
has arrived, TO the iDteBon Of the colonization
Society ultimately to rely on the powers aud the
resources OF the national government, for the ac-
complishment OF the great purposes, for which It's
humble efforts have been Designed only to prepare
the way, supercedes the necessity eli any reply TO
that part OF his argument, intended TO sbew the to
idl Ihddequacy oil private charity TO scheme 20
vast and so magnificent. Private charibyhas alrea-
dy accomplished nearly all thai was expected from
H. 10 has enabled a lew disiDteTe~ted but not I'M
disn, dividuIs 10 demonstrate, tl,ai with
the most limited iesoufces, colony might be plant
ed and successfully maintained on the cast oil Al
rica. And, what is OF sill more importance it has
uLgished abundant means for awakening the public
mind 10 the Necessity Of early attention 10 q
subject, that, or later must fore e itself mos
painfully perhaps, on tie attention VI very large
proportion oil OH community. BY the faithful and
the successful use OF the means that have been thus
furnished, the Society feels itself justified IN making
immediate application to the government OF the
country Tor AID and protection snd It rests its hopes
OF success, IN an honest conviction, not only that
'be Object TO be accomplished, IS intimately con.
hecled with the common defence and the general
welfare OF the nation, but that the Tor It's
accomplishment have been sbundauily supplied IN
the delegated powers Of the gov ernment, aud that
teir exercise on the present occasion, will be H.
suict accordance with The Uniform practice Of
~ administration IN sustaining these several pro-
positions, trust shall be able 10 furnish suIIs-
bic reply to The multiplied and sometimes irrecon-
cileabe arguments of Caius Gracious.
Whoever is at all convcrsant " it'll the character
oil the free coloured population OF our country,
must be satisfied ths;t IS source Of evil rather than
oil gooltO vs. The very limited addition, which II
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FairJar county, Oct 1925.


The splendid C. femony Al New York has passed
away: lut the Work. which II celebrated, viii
remain perpetual M0nune,t of tic genius which
conceived and the emerpgze which achieved IT, ---
We honor the State, which completed w. W.
honor the nv n, who persevered through every op.
position TO this glorious result Ignorance rebuked
him; party spirit rallied sl her force against HIM;
but he bad the ssgscIy to pierce through al tie
nsis OF prejudice S.ich rolled around and 10 dis
Germ The extensive benefits which were sketclied il,
the distant perspective lie had the firnness ia
persevere through the false IRE Of the moment
70 the splendid scene which az length bursts upon
his native state. lie now resps bis reward Had
he failed, his reputation would have been forever
blasted. As be has succeeded, DE Witt Clinton Is
entitled, IN common ms.Ice, TO the thanks Of his
Fe,iow-Cfizens. The 4ih Of November mus,
lave been delicious to ltm, beyond on descrip,ion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11

Earthquake al Trinidad. -Cap,aia Arnold
arrived at Newpor,, reports that a violent Earth
quake was experienced n; Trinidad, the 18th
September a, O'Clock at night, and that scarcely
a house escaped without some damage. The hoas-
es are of stone, aud though none of them were
demolished, yei OF them were rent and split
that It would be necessary To pull them down.
The Earthquake said TO be as violent as that
experienced a; tCarracss several years since. Capt.
A. thaks one more shock would have demolished
the town. Happily 10 lives were lost, although
several accidents occurred No damage happered
TO the shipping; Market dull for American produce,
generally. Flour was in demand at IS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11
VOHUUTN'g EfOTTCE5

h1Rs' SAMUEL V.ADAhS h'srenioeadt 4, Ire boo.. = .
Esge Hotel, wees 5hs Prspa,ei to ~ We 'se
rrh BoARD & LODGING by the dAy. ~ssE s asso' e
Nss, rs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11
80 - Q E'AsnToIrs

49,. f<-As7A - ~ 4, .1CTctnNt IuUfOg
pEStth az tlLl ini Ht. i, c.t.yn.r, and 49,, ~, lt.
Ia se"-'ss, that ~ has rcr'atiy opened s.syg ,,
''"rwe" ~ tnc most l,siohsbi, GOODS On Ia. he 10
have en- te ted by hiHsci T. thc Nofh. on will lie t
90 arrttrn no 90 bc in,ior any fhi, OF at, fit ~
So w vac T. ofie euhcr 90 poiu n quality variety t.
Wi receive reg"lty htoIthoW Ire sutei, Jny neo , H.
which arrive 90 tn couuGy iod De Oheu ofae least
ln The la.ht.us. '"ts
lie assures those who may favor bun with bert-de,. H. %
ihcy sd hc executed 10 tie veg best rnsuncr aud al e
rate prices.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11
LATEST FROM SPAIN.

The ship Canton, arrived at New. York from
Marseilles, Malaga and Gibraltar, left tie latter
The 2Slh of September. The Spanish peninsula
was in a OF complete anarchy, and sunk 10 the
lowest degree of political, moral and commercial
degradation. The Canton enable TO procure
any fruit of good quality at Malaga, two-,hirds OF
the crop having been destroyed alter it was cut and
while drying Malaga and the neishborhood were
quiet.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11

piEDl- Saturday mmnus a.t, Of the Group Ellen M
fi' On daughter cd ffeEg Jaes, nerchan. Of tns cat,
aged - month. sui 10 dl,s.
---- "a bo,l"n, on FRIDAY morning, WILLIAM GRAY,
Esq l"r w'aithl, and hI7b, re'ec sbir metchsnt
go a.. -. =.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11

Mr. Walsh speaks in deseryedly high terms, of
pr Boye'S JNaP Of PHgjnia. He says ihd the
eng''sins OF II . Is 'aPidy advaneiag to,0ayds
completion, under the direction of MIR. II. s. IAN.
ner Of this city" (Phadephia.)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11

d5---lt
IN ibPhOIED COITO.V PRESS.
jtHE uecri oiths cit, md Me s. je.,. ,ai II.
u o'Fc't'i"fs wIl shoflb have P.wes {, seintnf,rr
u'''S 49, irf "ed Cotton j e. na ~ the couiies ~ this
800 U''
WI he Si,'" TO one pfson 30 a., power il
rt'c'ed' o. he VII tI uP TIE FEES n,rirdD,lc tb I'll, -
pie may .ee L., aud he s''.,,eu Of III, ui,.'y. i'7
N.., LEWIS wLB5 Go.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11

The Court at Albany has after long argument
rejected 'he application oil tie counsel Of young
Iayloe, to have him discharged on bail.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-11

urr. tN''0S
=. UpOims OF every description made 10 order i 49,
he's, stys. 80 we very
i.tJourueymen Tailors, who good work,oe, CO, -.
plgyment and t"c 'ery highest wages BY applying - ea
Eog.ti. sV,e'
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COETInI1S

Lottery and. Esti'""-e o"., ,prc.ic ,he Eagle Htei
Whore tii Ticaei. wil be e. mined q an g. ''''''
"a CASH paid iOrPfles pre- Ga st,oH.
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DNA UI.N'G NXpNC1ED.

iNiE o' 'a lit o. ibc dfawin ct tie stale L,t., ol
/ ti, ~ TIE obi s,d even . stem, Is rAre,ied lin,
noon al ~
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22

the common walks of life. In the two preceding
tales, Mrs. H. had developed the great importance
and beneficial tendency of the virtues of Integrity
and Patience, as influencing both the character and
happiness of two young persons under trials.
She here presents. us with similar example of
young lady, called upon to exercise degree of De-
cslon of Character not often required in her sex,
and which displays itself in what we should have
deemed most improbable line Of conduct. had we
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22

Witness As far as her black dress permitted her
shape to be seen, it was Of perfect symmetry
Her whole appearance was highly striking, though
she was dressed in the simplest style. The only
thing approaching to an ornament which she wore,
was a broad black band round her neck, caspcd by
diamonds.
The pcrpcxitv now commenced with the student,
how to dispose of the helpless being thus thrown
,l,0n his protection He thOupht of ABANDONING his
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-01-22

THE LADIES' GARLAND.
"Do you know any thing about her ?" said Wolf
gang eagerly.
"DoI ," exclaimed the police officer: "she was
guillotined yesterday !"
He stepped forward, undd the black collar
round the neck of the corpse, and the head rolled
on the floor!
The student burst into phrenzy "The fend
the fcnd has gained possession of me % shrieked
he uI am Lost for ever
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-07-16
$1OO Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber living
i L near Port Tobacco, in Charles County,
Maryland, negro man NED. Ned is about
81 years of age, bright mulatto, about FIVE
feet ten inches high, stout and well made;
has sharp nose, rather keen eyes, which are
generally inhamed and a little sore; his hair
long and bushy, his beard soft and not yet
matured, has down look and sullen manner
when spoken to authoritatively; had on, when
he left home, an Oznaburg shirt and trowsers
and a coarse wool hat. This fellow may have
gone to St. Mary's County, where he has ma
nv acquaintance and relations, or he may be
in Georgetown, where he has some relations,
or it is equally probable he may endeavor to
make his way to the neighborhood Of Lees
burg, Virginia, where he has some connexions
among the negroes of Thompson Mason, esq.
of that vicinity, or he may endeayor to escape
to Pennsylvania, through Washington Coun-
ty, where he worked some years since, at
Hughes Iron-works. 1 will give the above
reward of One Hundred Dollars for him if Ia
ken out of the state of Maryland or Virginia
or District of Columbia and secured in any
Jail so that get him again, or will give
FIFTY DOLLARS if taken in Virginia, the
District of Columbia or any part Of Maryland,
except Charles and st. Mary's Counties, and
similarly secured, and if taken in Charles or
St. Mary's County, will give reward OF
Thirty Dollars for securing him in Jail, or
thirty dollars and pay all reasonable charges
if brought home to me.
WILLIAM D. MERR1CK.
;ulv Is 1awtf