Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-05-13
Delinquent Lands.
AupIroR's OFFICE OF vIRGINIA

IL the time for redeeming delinquent lands from the
LIST dpyH 10 the LIST of October, 1884 As the latter
period will arrive two months beor the session OF the
Legislature, ii may be considered the final period Of
redemption.
The following abstract of the laws on this subject now
In force is published for the information of all persons
concerned.
In the counties East Of the Allegheny Mountains (see
note ID all arrearages whatsoever prior TO 1881. inclusive,
whether due lands heretofore forfeited the Literary
Fund.- lands sold in 1916 and redeemed by the State;
on lands annually returned delinquent since that time,
Joreuer reiinqoished. The in arrear town
lots are in like manner released.
In respect TO the counties West OF the Allegheny (see
note % the regulations and enacments materially
different.
l. The lands and lots which were heretofore forfeited
to The President and Directors OF the Literary Fund, are
exoneraed from all arrears. in where the and
damages together due the time OF Ioeiiure Sl5 and
1850 do not exceed toenfy dollars. II the and
damages exceed that the lands in the Lite
rary Fund may be redeemed any time before the lst
October 1854 by paying the due the period of for
lecture, with six centum per thereon up the
time OF redemption. But these provisions Of the law,
have this important qualification, TO witt that neither the
REIMBURSEMENT OF taxes and damages, when less than
twenty dollars nor the right OF redemption, where that
sum Is exceeded can operate TO deprive any actual bona
fde occupant, claiming under the Common ealhs grant
and having paid his taxes of any Of the rights and prv
eges secured TO him by the OF LIST April, 1881, and
the acts Of 10Th and 19Ih March, 1892
These several acts 10 in fact transfer the actual
pan, all the claim of the Commonwealth Literary Fund,
previously acquired by forfeiture. IL will therefore he
expedieDt for all persons whose lands vested in
the Literary Fund, make strict inquiry all interer
Claims, they O rede
2 The lands and lots which were sold in 1916 and af
forwards redeemed by the State, excneraed from all
arrears in cases where the and damages for which
they sold do not together exceed ttcenfy dollars
on each tract or lott and where they exceed that sum-
the proprietor may nevertheless, redeem any time be-
fore the 1st October, 1884
g. The lands and lots embraced in either of the two
preceding classes, but which have been annually
ed as delinquent, up to the year 1881 nclusve are
seated from all arrears in where the taxes erciu
sue Of damages, shall not exceed ten dollars on each
tract or lot III the exceed that SUN, they may in
like be paid aud the lands and lots
delinquent be redeemed any time before the It October
1884 So, likewise. may the lands and lots lying OF
the Allegheny, which may be returned delinquent for
the years 1892 and 1888 be redeemed by payment at the
Treasury at any time before the said LIST day October
1854 In all cases OF redemption, the damages have been
reduced from ten 10 six per centum per annum.
Besides the REIMBURSEMENT OF all and damages,
when amounting 10 less than the above stated,
aud besides also the privilege OF redemption which is
given until the LIST October 1884, there other remedial
provisions in force, by which the proprietors may
ieved on application TO the courts OF the counties where
the lands situated 1. Upon proof by the applicant that
he bona de purchaser by deed OF record
ed before the lst APRIL 1881, under decree in
Gerry; that he derives title from such purchaser the
purchase money having all been paid 2. That 10 the
premises liable TO dstress; or 3. That the taxes have
either been paid person authorized collect them
that they were enormously charged. Proof OF pay
mcn', OF erroneous CHARGE may be submitted the
Auditor, without the Intervention OF the court
The for 1884, and all other arrearages whatsoever
prior 1884, and lots lying East OF the Alerha
NY having been released by the Legislature, the coec
tors haze been required since that period and are still
required 10 make sale of much Of cay delinquent tract
current year
The system of selling lands for the current years
tax will also go into operation the present year, in the
information is particularly interesting Ron-resdens
whose lands for the most part situated ia that section
OF the State. For their convenience the Legislature has
authorized them TO pay their taxes annually into the
Treasury at any time before the first day of August of
which payment the Auditor will advise the collectors
The attention OF all persons interested cannot be too
earnestly invited the several important provisions of
which the foregoing is designed summary. IL is be-
eyed that the Legislature has indicated the permanent
policy OF the state upon this difficult subject, and
acknowledged that liberal anxiety has been manifested
TO the rights Of residents, far consistent
with the just and paramount claims of actual and bona de
holders who have settled their lands under grants from the
Commonwealth, and have regularly paid their taxes.
JAMES f. HEATH, .Audifor of pa
Note 1.-The following counties and towns are situa-
ed East OF the Allegheny mountains, viz: Accomack
Albemar'e, Allegheny, Amelia Amherst, Augusta Bath,
Bedford Berkeley. Boetourt, Brunswick, Buckingham
Campbell, Carone, Charles City, Charlotte CHESTERFIELD
CupePer Cumberland, Dinwiddie Elizabeth City, Essex
Fairfax, Fsuquier Fuvanns, Franklin Frederick Glou-
ces,er, Gooehsnd, Greensvie, Halifax Hampshire, Han
over, Hardy, Hendco Henry Isle Of Wight, James City,
Jefferson, King George, King and Queen King William,
Lancaster, Loudoun, Louisa, Lunenburg Msdison Mat
tbews, Meckienhurg, MiddIesex, Morgan, Nansemond,
Nelson, New Kent, Norfolk county, Norfolk borough
Northampton, Northumberland, Nottowsy, Orange Page
Patrick, Pendeton, Pttsylvania, PowhataD, Princess
Anne, Prince Edward, Prince George, Prince William,
Richmond county, Richmond city, Rockbrdge, Rocking.
ham, RappahaDuock Shenandoah Southampton, SpotsyI-
wanna, Stafford, Sury, Sussex, Warwick, Wesnorelsnd
and York.
Note - The following counties situated West Of
the Allegheny mountains, viz Brooke, Csbel, Fayete,
Floyd Giles, Gfayson, Gieenbrier, HARRISON Jackson
Ksnawha, Lee, Lewis, Logan, Mason Monopgaia Mon
roe, Montgomery Nicholas Ohio, Preston, Pocahontas,
Randolph, Russell, Scott Smyh, Tazewell, Tyler wash
ing,oD, Wyihe and Wood.
~ The counties OF Fayette, Floyd, Jackson, Smyib,
Page aud RapPahannock, have been recently created
May " l-3t