Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12
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DOLLARS REWARD

NALL be gwen Tor the apprehension of Ne.
w groes, GEORGE and GILBERT, WHO alb.
seconded from me living in Prince William coua
~, Virginia, the former on the 27th of june
last, and the latter on the 5th of this present
month, February. George is from fifty to sixty
years old but looks very young for one of his
age, 10 of dark complexion, five feet eight or
Ten inches high, and somewhat bowlegged, no
particular mark recollected, except scar on
one of his shoulders, occasioned by a cut with
scythe some ten or fifteen years ago, He
carried with him full suit of imported blue
broad cloth, suit OF dr2b colored broad cloth
of home manufacture, and black fur hat with
broad brirn. Believing from some strong cir
-Sumstances that be is provided with free ps.
pers, beg leave to call the attention of the
public to any negro of the above description
who may cali himself JESSE JENNINGS and
produce = certificate of freedom with the ooun-
ty seal Of either Fairfax or Prince William coun-
y attached 10 it. have no kind Of doubt but
thst George hss obtained certi6eate Of free.
dom from free man Of color in this neighbor.
hood by the name of Jesse Jennings. and win
endeayo, to psss himself of by that name. One
hundred dollars reward will be given for the %
prehension of George, If apprehendcd out .
the state of Virginia and lodged in any jail 90
thss get him again, and si reasonssle charges
paid in addition to the above reward il brought
home. George ase protested to be a Baptist
preacher for some years past, and he may pos
sibly be officiating In that capacity.
Gilbert is IS years OF age, but looks rather
elder than he really is. Of black complexion, and
generally very remarkable for wearing dirty
shirt and long beard. Is about five feet ten
inches high.--Having owaed him oaly few
months, am not positive of any particular msrka
about hisn, but am inclined to believe he has a
small scar or two about his fsce.--fIe wore a.
way anew suit Of dark drab colored broad cloth
of homs manufacture. and black fur hat mach
worn, with . high crown and narrow brin. 7
have received positive information that he pass.
ed ANAL village in Loudoun county. at the
foot of the Ridge called Pumpkin town, on
"Wednesday the 9TH inst. and said that he was
making his way to Charlestown, in Jefferson
county, and from thcnce to Martinsbure. or
nagerstown, ct which latter place he expected
to be safe. He travelled across the Ridge to
Smokers Ferry, On the Shenandoah river. in
company with Major Castieman's and Mr.. War.
ner Washington's wagons. and wheo FIRST inter
rogated called himself Henry. but afterwards
acknowledged his real name. He is fellow OF
very kttle art, or cunning, and may be very
easily detected by close examination, One hum
dred dollars reward will be given-for the sppre.
nension OF Gilbert, If taken out of the state OF
Virginia and lodged in any jail 80 thxs get him
again, or forty dollars if taken in tue state OF
Virginia and lodged in any jail so that / get
nm AGAIN. and all Reasonable charges pail in
addition to the above reward, if brought home
10 me, living near Brentsville, Prince William
county vlrgiala. JOHN HooE, Jr.
Feb. %, March N-St