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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
HIRGLNIq.

AT niles, holden in the Clerks Office Of the superior court
Ct ohancccy for the Richmond district, the 3rd day Of
Thomas Nealc, DU
against
Alexander Boyd john W. Lewis William o. GooIe Lewis
burweI' Peyton Il. Burwell, Howell Taylor, IT, Edmund
layior Richard H. walker, Lucy Burwe, executrix N
Arnsead Burwel, Alexander s. Field, cxor # Charles
=. Field John Davis Philip Baney, Daniel r. Hicks
T. :. mcCraw' John y. Hawkins, Spousvood BureeU
and VIM Robards Richard Boyd, and Thomas Goode
dfs.
Inc defendants, SpottswoUd Burwc, VIM Richards Reb-
ara boyd and john d. Hawkins having entered their
appearance and given security according IN the act Of as
scmoy ah The rules Of this court, md appearing by sa
usacuTy evidence that they not inhabitants Of this
country II rs ordered that the said defendants do appe
nero on the tenth day 0fe term and answer the Bin o
INC PaIhh; ana that copy Of this order be forthwith in
~ Soe newspaper published IN the city Of Richmond
Tor TWO months successfully, and posted al 'e front o
The capitol, in the said civ
q ccvy, Tcsc. I'm. Y. TENTNG
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12

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IIIftLNl.I:
At rules, holden the clerks Office of superior cor,
clancery oE the Richmond district, the Sd day of Apr
1896: P'"'
Elzabeh Smith wiz ofNiam II. Smith, by John Crouch
hvr rcx friend, ppc
against
Benjamin MrSby, cx or Of, and under this ax will
and testament, of Richard Crouch decd and William
Sterling Smith also trustee under the same will and
William W. Vaughan and Elizabeth y. his wife, Robcr,
~ smith, anu Jesse p Smith, aud Lucy Aun Smith ar
'"iah'' DIS.
The defendant Jesse P Smith, not having entered his
pearancc and given security according the assem-
bly, and the rules OF this appearing by satiac
tory evidence, that he is not an inhabtant of this country
II IS ordered that the said defendant do ppear here ON mn,
tenth day OF the next term the bill the PLAINTIFF
aud ht copy of this be forthwith inserted IN some
newspaper published in the city of sichmoud two
months successvcly and posted the front door of the
pitol i'll the said city.
copy. Tes,c,
u I'm ". HENI.NG,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
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ELbnci aCa l1Ycr 0.om min. .lfrrlh

If3y4ff nFG llIcr Ijom Bqii4, .1f7rlh -
The IT, States ship Cvanc. CAPTAIN Elliot = hero
aod las bcen foul Of ~ Brazilian Slave schooner
took away some Of tic Cyanes light spars. and Killed
one OF her men. lie bearing of from the Sims
nam yard aud by CONC got on the scbooner's
lc On decs, acturcd his skull and broke ,pe oT Lie
arms Tie C!ane took possession Of her. and deiain-
cd hcr three days. The Cnptan ard Mate abscondcJ
The President hc Province has made Can't. Elliot
ample satisfaction, ID lie vessel has sailed on her yo-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
EIRGLNLl.

At rules holden in the clerks office of the superior count
April, 1896:
Henry Wyche and Frederick Shelton pHG.
against
James F. Robinson, Martin Pucke Davis Robinson and
George Shelton, prs
The defendant James +. Robinson not having entered
MS appearance and given security according the act OF
assembly ana the rules OF this and appearing
tSiactory evidence. that he is n,abitant of this
country: as ordered, That said defendant do appear
here on the tenth day Of the and answer the bill
OF the plaintiffs and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted IN some newspaper published i'll the city of Rich
mond Tor two months successfully, and posted at the front
door OF the Capitol, in the said city.
copy. Testr.
81 lin. II. HE.VI.NG.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
TIRGLNLq.

~ ueS' "ocn ~ the clerk office Ct the superior court Of
Tarccy for the Richmond district the 5rd day of April.
O're' ". q a. 'ubbard, Rankin and
o~Ie partners, dining business under the lfn Of Rankin
& Fowic. Pstorso, o,d O11,;4 ,''
% Wc"nanis doing business under the style Of Peterson
Robert Ewing, 5,l, ,''
against
''1n 'e"dren, Wm. w. ueuin-, Elijah Brown, GEORGE
tP.o'cC' Hamilton Potts, VIM. W. Smith, Albert W
" 9'I'n Ann SmitiI and VIM. Smith, John s. Myers
"Scoo d1s.
NC defendants Jonu Heuirec, and Elijah Brown moi
t"'o''' 'ntfr appearance and given security ac
10 ne act Of assembly and the rules Of this csn,
o''us ny satisfactory evidence that they are not
%" appear mere on tho tenth day of the next term
%n' answer iGe bill Of the plaintiffs: and that co1v m
'e' ue forthwith inserted IN some newspaper publish
F'S'e al me from eoor OF the capitol in the said civ
. coy Ecs's, I'm. IT. JIENlYT. g.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
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Atrules holden in the clerks office of the superior court
of 'hameey for the Richmond district, the 3rd day of
April, 1896
Sampson a. ROBINSON pn
against
John r Robnson assignee of Elizabeth HARRISON the
SAID Elizabeth Harrison, Charles Harrison, Thomas
Iightfoot, S1s
ne deienuants except Elizabeth HARRISON having
tered their appearance given security according the act
oil Assembly aud the rules of this court, and it appearing
satisfactory evidence, that they not inhabitants of this
country IT is ordered, that the said defendants do appear
here on the tenth day of the answer the bill
OF the PLAINTIFF and that copy of this order forthwith
inserted IN some newspaper published in the city Rich
on for two months successfully and posted the front
door of the capitol, in the said city.
II capy. Teste, I'm. IT. ITErNTNGi r.
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from tie Prorj6encc Literary Gazsue.
HE BosroN BARD.-Fhis unfortunate child OF re-
Dls I'D Of song arrived in Providence on Sunday last
ana bas stopped among lis for few days, to restore
himself 10 cou( iiion that viii enable him to pursue
ms Journey. Afflicted with that dreadful disease the
consumption, lac gradually bIcatles bis life out and
bears his pains and angu'h Without mnrmnr or com
plant Anxious to deposit his body when I've shall ,bid
tne waxing world good night" with the ashes of his
fathers, lie is slowly vending ms way TO the place Of
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
FROM HAVANA.

CHARLESTON May A letter from friend at Ma,an
zas, dated 9th ult states that French Fleet had arrived
ZION Of that Is'andthe number and force net oen.ioe
twas expected that the failure of the house Of Com
scHNIDT"f London, would inure some establishments n,
Havana and Matanzas-rnany bills having been drawn
upon that house.
Business very dull at Maiahzas-the best Coffee worth
only 81 cents
The SAME friend has ant small sample of Cuba Cotton
which he gathered by the road side, country
wild-i, may be at the Office
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12

tIRGLNT.l:
a, rules holden in the clerk Office Of tue superior cour,
of chancery for the Richmond district, the Sd day of
April, 1896
John King, admir- of Rachael NIeClurg, PIT
0sciilst
tnirew Smith, Geoghe g>ran, David Barclay, John
c. Gamble, john Fierney, a. g. Smith, William Muirc
MckeaSc, and John Merriam, ms
The defendants, Andrew Smith and a. c. Smith, no,
having entered their appearance and given security ccur
ding the act of assembly and the rules of this court
aud il appearing by satisfactory evidence, that they are
inhabitants of this county; il is ordered that the said
defendants do appear here the tenth day OF The next
term and the bin of the plaintiff; and that conv
of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper pub
lised in the city of Richmond months stccessiy.Iv
and posted the front door of the capitol in the said city
81 Copy. Testc, I'm. ". HE.NYy1; e. C.
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The SMALLPOX has made its appearance among the Choc
Jaw Indians and has carried off great numbers 1t was in
'rouuced into that nation from New Orleans.
AT inc date OF the last advices from New Orleans April
~ report was in erculat ton in New Orleans that the
SMALLPOX was making dreadful ravages among the slaves in
the valley of the Mississippi
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
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VIRGINIA:
AtruIes holden in the clerks Office of the Superior Cour,
OF Chancey for 'e Richmond district, the 3rd day Of
zaciarah Rowleu Mary his wife, late Mary Iocke,t
against
thomas Woodbridge. and William Woodbridge ex'ors Of
Inc last viii and testament Of Thomas Woodbridge
deceased Hughes Owen, Jesse Owen, Page vadcu and
caroline NJ his wife, Zachaah Lockett, James Locketr
George w. Cole, and Caroline NJ. his wife, John Cole
and PAMELA r. his wife, Grandson 3. Woodbridge and
Beverley II. Woodbridge :qs
The defendants Jesse Owen and Zacharah Lociett no,
having entered tcr appearance and given security acco
Gins To the act OF assembly and the of this court and
appearing by satisfactory evidence they are not in
habitans Of this country; ii ordere that tie said decn
darts do appear here the tenth day of the next term nd
answer the bill Of the plaintiffs that COPY of this
order he forthwith inserted in newspaper published in
the city Of Richmond, for months srccessively ana
posted az the front door of the capitol, in the said civ
q copy. Tcste, I'm. ". IENLNC; r. r.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12

F'om he Lfri3giop, IN. Go-tNr, .7orHo1
ja yesterday morning Judge Gail was found dead in
aie room 10 Tic Lunatic ASYLUM, suspended by tie neck
10 enc OF 'e IRON sa'hes by means Of his handkerchief
ana tu7Pen"ers' suspicion had been entertained by
TIE keepers Of lis having any intention Of putting an
end 10 hi, cxislcrce
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
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FROM AFRICA.

QDce ~ me Boston PCtriOf, Man o
The British colonial possessions the African Coas, i
vii! appear om the following letter, arc not TO he ,
retained more than those in Asia. In the latter W.,
been carried by the Burmese for many months and in
the !orme hositics meditating. Before what
to local Affairs will be from correspondents let
ter that the British officers their old tricks in inn
pressing our seamen an6 that there is Captain Clererine
who has the honor nd II. Is. ~ shin Red,c;o. @
the African station, whose wings need clipping
Extract of @ letter 10 the edifors datsd Iivo M D e,
Jdgo, March 10.
IAN attack is anticipated Bathurst. river Gambia
from the King Of Bara, and the 9th inst all the er
chants and persons able 70 bear were enrolled AS mill;
liza men, 10 defend the island The cause o. This d,
harce do MOI know 1t not ever the first time thar
powerful Chief has medtatcd the destruction of the Bri,
settlements on the Gambia, and compelled them 10 from nm
favorable 1t is reported that he has 500 boats in
QUESTION &c embark his troops who are armed with n,skc,s
and well supplied with ammunition
''Whe the brig Pharos Capt. Merchant of Bo,tcp NJ,
TT anchor IN the harbor of Sierra Leone on the 9th De-
cember last, two of her were pressed ON board
H. Is, NJ ship Hedwing, Capt Cleverng' On Cant Mers
chant personal application for his he was treated
with much indigniiy, and thc men still detained C
days afterwards, Commodore Buen arrived 10 whom Cam
Merchant made another application for his men, who
missed to inquire INTO the circumstances who the next
morning returned of the men, alleging that the o,b
Engshman, because he could produte no urotec
ton
"WhiIe H. B. NJ. snip Redwing remains on Il coas, nm
der her present commander, it would be dcsrle and
highly necessary for the protection of the
commerce. that the United States EMPLOY national vas
sci of equal force check every abuse of hauqhtv and
mpudcn' British commanders towards the American fac
! and her citizens trading on the coast of Africa
captain c. is well known by his coniuc, At this ,,c
when passenger in the Iphgina, 1922 and ubseoucnt
when in command of the Pheasant at Sierra Leone The
same year and for his orcby taking from the Portuguese
authorities Punto SAL ST. Anthony the brio TIiZ, ~
their possession detained Tor Of parv conduc,inn her
over 20 ST. vincent, aud aer plunierug all her cargo md
stores, rs stated by e governor Of ST. Vincent Cant Gle
veFng delivered her up to him in July last He is the same
person who wanoniy fred into the brig RUBY. Of Rrct
port in the harbor Of ST. Nicholas under the guns of the
fort while the captain Shore and forcbIy searched
the vessel la July last.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12

AT rules, holden in tic clerks Office OF the superior cour,
of chanccry for the Richmond district, the ed day Of
April, 1926:
Smith B. stonard infant, by Archibald L, Woodrirse
hs next E'en'' gRN
Beverley Smith, aGo dc bous with the will annex
ed of William Smith, deed. aud adnor of Elizabeth
IunStaIl, deed, Daniel Wescscr aduor of Washington
Watts, the same Beverley Smith, Daniel Weiseccr and
Scignora his wife, Edward Smith, anu WIN. w Watts
DIS
The delondan, Beverley Smith, having entered his
appearance and given security according the act of as
sSuhy aud the rules o this and appearing by sa-
tsiac'oy evidence, that hc is habiiant OF this
country; 1t IS ordered hat the said defendant appear
here on the irnihday of the and the bill
OF the plaintiffs and that copy this order be forthwith
inserted IN some newspaper published in the city Rich
noni for two months successfully, posted the from,
door Of the Capitol, in the said city
copy. Teste,
q I'm. u. IENING,cr.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
EIRGLNI4:

F-IRGLNT.4:
AT rules holden in the clerks office of the superior cour,
of chancery for the Richmond district, tine SID iay of
April, 1926:
Lewis Webb and George T. Booker merchants and part
nofs, trading under the firm of Lewis Webb & Co.
against
Hugh and William Crawford, jr. a4d Elijah Weems.
dis
Tue defendants Hugh and William Crawford r. M.
having entered their appearance and given security accor
ding to the act OF assembly and the rules this court nd
pearng by satisfactory evidence, that they not in.
ha0itants vi this country is ordered, the said efen-
dantS do appear here the tenth day bext term
and answer the hill OF the plaintiffs; that copy of
s order be forthwith inserted in newspaper publish
ed in the city of Richmond for two months successiv
and posted at the front door Of the pol CITY
4 copy. Feste,
u HIM " HE.NINiG, C. &,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
EIRGLNI1.

TIR(iLNi.1:
At Iues holden in the clerks Office of the superior court of
GesGccfy for the Richmond district the 3D. day of April
Thomas Price, M,
against
Alexander Henry, James Henry, George Fisher and Mi
chae w. Hancock, dns
The defendants Alexander and James Henry not having
entered their appearance aud given security according to
the act OF assembly and the rules OF this court and it an
Icarng by satisfactory evidence that they are not ii-
nanans ct this country; IT ordered. that said de-
PENDANTS doappcar here the tenth av OF the next term
ana answer the bill of the plaintiff; and hat copy OF
This order be forthwith inserted in newspaper nub-
hef in the city of Richmond for months success
Sivey, aud posted the font door of the capitol in
the said city.
81 COPY. Tesie, I'm. u. HENINIr.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
TRGNI.1:

At rules holden ia the clerks Office Of the superior court
Of chancery FOR the Richmond district The Cd day OF
April, 1896:
lillian Dondrdse, sheriff Of Uenrico county, to lum
hath been committed for Administrations the uuaimnis-
tered estate Of ESne Smock, deed, lIe,te Smock
widow OF said Esmc, and sole heir of Maria FOX, who
was Maria Smock, Pms
against
William Wilde and Thomas Watson, r. DIS
The scireac2s awarded in this cause not being return
ed executed the defendant; Thomas Watson iT and he
NOT having entered his appearances and given security
cordnS to the act Of assembly and the of This court
and appearing hy satisfactory evidence that he is not an
,nhaoian OF this county, i, is ordered the said de-
enant do appear here the tenth day Of the next term
ana shew cause any he against the revival sought
by the sail pocess and that copy Of this order be forth
win inserted in newspaper published the CITY of
Richmond, for two months successfully, posted al the
front door OF the capitol, in the said city
81 Copy. Tese, I'm ". TF!NlNI;. g. g.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12

~ IS presumed this is the only mperfec,Iy measured
ne III the piece that an nadyeence in writing or printing
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12


known IN Europe by the name of Bengal occupying the
space oflG20 square British miles, contained in 500
thirty millions six hundred and seventy nine thousand
souls, exhibiting denser population than any equal
portion OF the globe, China lc excepted.
-aGe-
Exyac, Of etter from person in King George County,
10 his friend in Alexandria, dated Alcy 20.
sour neighbour, MIR. EbMoNsoS, hung himself on
Friday last with his handkerchief. He attempted it
several times before, but was always prevented. His
'cpe was looking at bin when lie did it, and would not
permit her negro 10 cut him down, although the
negro wished 10 do sop .ltcr. Gas.
ego
Quebec paper of the 18th nit mentions The arr-
val in that city Of two gentlemen from the L. States, in
search Of person who is supposed 10 have robbed the
rna, five six weeks since of large of money,
on the Philadelphia and Baltimore road lie has been,
traced 20 Quebec, and il is stated that lie is concealed
in the city.
The Brig Frederick Mt New York from Flo de la IIache
reports that on the 18th OF March the British schooner Eli
Anu trading the Indian Coast from jamaica was sei-
zed by the lndanS and the crew murdered. The captain
and mate saved themselves by Jumping overheard The In
dians afterwards burnt the vessel.
-aSe-
Sketch Of Charlottesville editor Of the National
Banner, published at Tennessee, has given sketch of
several distinguished persons in Europe. He says Sir
Walter Scott, in appearance, is large grey headed old
man. with blind eve. lame leg and an unmeanirg
phisiognomy. The Duke of Wellington is TALL war
worn looking man. with stnburnt complexio ion, and
large Roman nose. The Marquis OF Angesea who
lost leg at Waterloo is most interesting looking
man, with handsome face and commanding igurc.-
Thomas Moore, the poet. is squat, funny looking
short sighted little man. William Roscoe poet, ora
tor, historian, and bOanist, is tall, Tim cid man. and
good deal stopped in the shoulders. Miss Edgeworth
is very ugly little woman whose sGueakng voice is
the annoyance of every company she ionours with her
presence. Edward Irving, the Caiedonian preacher,
is tail and thin, squints excessively his hair and
beard long, which very black MIR. Brougham is
thin and dark complexione. Ills features are distur-
bed necessarily by paraytc motion which crosses his
face and draws up his He goes through the city
very neanly dressed, passing from Court Court with
his bag of briefs in his hand with quick and careless
stcn.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
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At rules holden in the clerks office OF the superior court
OF chancery for the Richmond district, the Sd day OF
April 1926:
john He'h, executor If Henry IIe,h decd, Pn.
against
Zacariah Susart, Richard saseen, Peter Perdue, and
Beverly hand"ph, eXor Of Harry Heth, deed, DTS.
The screfacias awarded in this cause not having been
returned executed the defis. Zacharah Surart and
Richard Sasseen and they having entered their an
pearance and given security according act OF
oily ana the rules OF this court and appearing sas-
factory evidence, that they inhabitants of this
try; 1t odered that the said defendants appear ere
on the tenth day of the next and hew cause if anv
they ca against the revival sought by the said
newspaper published in the city Of Richmond for two
months successvely and posted the front of the ca
pitol, in the said city.
81 Copy. Tes,e, IJll. ". IIE.N1NG. 6. c.
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TIRGLNT4.

TIIGLNI.4-
At rules holden in the CLERKS Office of the superior cour.
ct chancery for the Richmond district, the Cd day of
Mary Harrison, Pr
OsGiHSt
William H. Perkins, Samuel Perkins, and Thomas NJ
"'hd''a"'' DIS.
The defendant Samuel Perkins having entered his
appearance and gwen security according the of as
sembly and the rules of this court, ard il appearnp nv
tisiactoy evidence, thai he not an infabitan of this
country IT IS ordced that the said defendant do appear
here on the tenth day of the md answer the bill
OF the plaintiff; and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted in some newspaper published in city of Rich
n'nd for two months successfully aud posted the front
door of the capitol, in the said city.
Il Copy. Teste, I'm. ". HENIN'Cf. &C.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12

The East India Company old territory, commonly
known in Europe by the ofBengal occupying the
space oflG2o00 square British miles, contained in $50
thirty millions hundred and seventy nine thousand
souls, exhibiting denser population than any equal
portion OF the globe, China Lot excepted.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12
&9@GsGsWA

We have frequently noticed with satisfaction the
Poetry in The Recorder and Telegraph under the sig
nature of "RoY,nihc productions it is understood of
Young gentlemen at Boston. The following, which
appeared in that paper of Friday last would not dis
credit the pens of older and proctccd writer's
But this is too cold compliment. There are beau
ties in tue thoughts wnch every pOeiical reader viii
feel there is moral sentiment the touch OF which
every patents heart will trob ntellgcncer and there
eNac;ness ia he vcrsi!icat0n, which writers of
newspaper and magaIue poetry, may initiate with adj
vantage TO their own proluctions.- Boston Courier
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-12

Distressing 4ccidei.!t is with sincere regret we
learn the serious injury caused board the Susque.
hannah OF Baltimore, which is communicated in tie
following letter from J. w. Patterson, esq.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-19
Charles County Court,
March Term, 1926.

lliGFch Term, 1926.
an application to the Judge of Charles County Court
- by petitionin writing of Jouy WINTER, Of Charles
County, for the benefit of the Act of Assembly for the
relief of sunry insolvent Debtors passed at November
session. 1906 and the several supplements thereto
the terms mentioned therein schedule of his proper
" and list of his creditors, oath, far as he
ascertain them being annexed 10 his petitions and the
Court being satisfied by competent testimony that the
said John Winter has resided two years Immediately
preceding the time ofapplcatou in the State of Mary
land and being also satisfied that the said john Winter
is in actual confinement for BIT and for other cause
and the said John Winter having entered into bond with
sufficient security for his personal in Charles
Comfy Court, to such allegations as his credi
tors may make against hin-It is thereupon ordered
and adjudged that the said John Winter be discharged
from imprisonment and that by causing copy of this
order to be inserted in one of the newspapers
dted in the district Of Columbia, week for two
months successfully before the third Monday in August
next he give notice to his creditors appear before
the said County Court at Port Tobacco in said County
on the third Monday in August next, for the purpose
of recommending Trustee for their benefit, and to
sbew cause If any they have, why the said John Wnser
.hod not have the benefit of the several laws
Of the State as prayed,
Test, 'o1N oahNEs, CIk'
june 90 I'm