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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
HARDWARE, CUTLERY AND
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

NHE subscribers would respectfully inform the
i citizens of Charles and the adjacent counties,
that they are receiving large and well selected
stock OF goods In their line embracing every article
requisite for Builders, of the very best quality, of
improved styles and at prices that cannot fail to
please. Their stock of ShoveIs, Spades, 1-prong
Forks, Hay Forks, &C., very desirable, being
made OF the finest cast steel and finished in the
best manner. They keep all sorts of Carpenters
Tools, such as
Planes; Saws, very superior; Bench Axes Hatchets:
Augers, best quality; Anger Bits; AIDES; Braces
& Bits; Bench Hammers, &c. &c.
Amongst their stock also will be found cast steel
mill and cross-cut Saws; American do do; Ame-
cican pitt and other do; Log, Cart Trace, Halter.
Dog and other Chains; ivory Knives with plated
Forks; Table, Pen and Pocket Cutlery of all
grades; Razors from 2 l-2 cts. to 81 each; Scis-
sors and Shears of all qualities; well and cistern
Pumps; Lead Pipe; Wove Wire of assorted
widths; Cast Steel in bars; American Blister
Steel; Files; shoe and horse Rasps; handsaw
Files; woot Rasps; wood Fies warding and 9th
er Fies Scales to weigh from l-2 ounce to 24O
pounds; patent Balances; Steelyards Counter
Scaes Shovels and longs, fine quality and COM
mon; Pots, Ovens, Sklets, Griddles and all 9TH
or castings; Plough Castings and Screws of as
sorted makes. with an extensive assortment of
llSnt SoouS Hot usually louIu III IIaluNale stores,
such as
Hair, dusting, tooth and shaving Brushes; Comb
Cleaners; fancy Soaps; metal, lasting, agate and
other Buttons; Combs; Pins; Needles; worsted
Cords and Tassels; Backing; Ink; Steel Pens;
Straw Whisps; Bird Cages and Nests; Ink
Stands; States; Slate and Lead Pencils, great
variety; Hooks and Eyes; Fishing Lines and
Hooks; Virginia Fish Hooks of superior quality;
Shaving Boxes; Shaving Cream; Fancy Boxes;
Sp,toons; Tea & Coffee Canisters; Sugar Boxes;
tin Dressing Boxes; Matches; Suspenders; cot
ton and Manila Rope; hemp and cotton Tvine;
Flutes and Violins; Violin Strings of the best
quality, and thousand other articles both fancy
and staple, which they offer at wholesale and re-
tail upon the best terms. Their motto u.s. "Smai
profits and quick sales"
CREIGHTON 3. McNAIR,
White Frame Store, King Street.
Alexandra, Va, May l, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
WASHING MADE EASY.
Ho,c to Wash Clothes acithout Machines,
WdShboards or Pounding Barrels.

Ho,c to WIash Clothes acithout Machines,
Washboards or Pounding Barrels.
GEND Me ONE DOLLAR, free Of POSTAGE
- and will send you by mail, printed circular,
giving plain directions for easing clothes, that will
enable one person 10 do all the Washing of large
family before breakfast, thus avoiding all the con-
fusion of washing day. This method requires no
machines, washhoardS pounding barres-no Tur-
pentlne, no CaInphene, or other offensive article
rubbing the skin Of your fngers-no tearing off
buttons, and wearing out clothes. This plan
the clothes, makes them whittier, and Injuries
the finest fabric. The articles used cost but few
cents, for large washing, and can be obtained any
where.
The circular also contains directions for clear
starchng ironing laces ,cashng and cleaning Silks
lid giores, removing stains, greese spots, mildew
from linen, raising the nap of velvet, sc. sc.
These the greatest chemical discoveries Of
the age. All the Hotels, Steamers, and LARGO
Laundry establishments my method of Washing.
To avoid limitations and countereits, be sure to
direct your letter to
MADAME BEAVELT,
Patent Laundress, Ann street. New York
ap l'-Sm" postage paid.)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
PUBLIC SALE.

PY an order of Charles County Court,
~ passed a. February Term, 1850, the I'M
dersigned Commissioners will offer at public
sale, to the highest bidder, on WEDNES-
DAY, the 18th day Of JUNE next, at Gal
liant Green, in Charles county,
A TRACT OF LAND,
called, A Part of .WardIe Clear containing
sbou, 1911 acres, roods and 20 perches,
more or less.
The said parcel Of Land is part Of the
Real Estate of the late RICHARD B. GARDI-
NER, and is designated in the division Of his
Real Estate as I.o, No. 2, and was hereto
fore sold by The undersigned Commission
ers TO certain Benjamin H. Goldsmith
who failed 10 comply with the terms Of SALE
The said parcel Of Land lies in Charles
county, near Gallant Green. 1t has on it a
small Dwelling douse, and good supply
tf Woodland. Any further description is
deemed unnecessary. Persons wishing to
purchase can examine for themselves.
THE TERMS OF SALE are as follows -
A credit of one, two and three years in equal
ins,almenls, bearing interest from the day Of
sale, to be secured by the bonds of the pur-
chaser or purchasers, with security to be
approved by the undersigned. On paymen,
Of the whole purchase money, the Commits
sioncrs are empowered to execute a deed
according to law.
SAMUEL G.. MORAN,
OSWELL GIBBONS,
JOHN L. LANCASTER.
May 20, 1S5O.-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
SPRING SUPPLY.
LANCASTER AND GARDINER,

LANCASTER AND GARDINER,
At the same old Stand on King Street,
ALEXANDRIA,, "a,
HAVING Just returned from the North with a
III general supply of Groceries, Liquors,
&c, would respectfully call the attention Of buy
ers in this Market to their stock, which consists,
in part, of the following articles, viz:
Java, Laguyra, Rio and ST. Domingo Coffee
Port Rico and New Orleans Sugar
Cuba and New Orleans Moasses
G. P, Imperial Black and Y H. Teas
Rush Run, Monongahela and Common Whiskey
Peach, French and Domestic Brandies
Port Maderie and Lisbon Wines
100 sacks fine and ground Alum Salt
900 lbs, double refined Loaf Sugar
10000 Principe and Havana Cigars.
Also, Flour Fish, Bacon, Lard, Candles, Soap,
Spices, Dye-Stuffs, Window Glass, Putty, Powder
and Shot, &c. &c, all of which they will sell at the
lowest cash prices, or to punctual customers on
time.
They also devote particular attention to Com
mission Business, and warrant to get the best prices
for all kinds of country Produce.
Alexandria, Va, April "a, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
LUCKY PEOPLE,!

IT1HE season has again brought within your reach
l. an additional chance of buying
CHEAP SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
which is now offered to all without reserve at
BUMPY OAK, Charles County, Nd, at prices
that fully sustain our we'll known reputation for
selling great bargains in merchandise.
Come one and all and let US give you little
more than the worth of your money in Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hardware, Cutlery, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes Hats and Caps, Saddtery, Medicines, Station
cry, Millinery, Confectionery, &c., and in fact any
and every thing in line we will furnish to meet
the wants of our customers.
Thankful for the liberal patronage hitherto given
us, we respectfully solicit continuance of the same,
pledging ourselves to every effort to give gene
raj satisfaction. MONROE & BRO.
Bunny Oak, May 8, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
CHARLES II. DRURY,

(HOllngsworth street, corner Pratt street, head of
the Basin,)
BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment, with
IL Foundry connected for making his own cast
ings, is prepared to furnish all varieties of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND
CASTINGS,
made to pattern of the best material
The following is list of PLOWS kept con-
stantly on hand Davis, of the different numbers
for cast and wrought shares S. & NJ, Chenowith,
Wiley 2 & furrow, No. O. No. l & 3 Hillside,
No. & Connecticut, Beach improved Cor Poseu)
with common Davis cast share, Self-sharpener or
Wrought Share.
CuHiuafors, Wheat Fans, Harrows, &c.
Corn Cultivators, plain and expanding; Tobac-
co do; Wheat Fans; Corn Shelter, with double
hopper; Old Vertical and Virginia Shelter; Har-
rows superior Pennsy lvania-made Grain Cradles;
Revolving Horse Rakes; Cylindrical Straw Cutters.
Horse Powers, Threshing Machine, and
Grist MIL
Horsepower Grist Mills very useful and saw
ing article and coming into general use Horse
Power and Threshing Machines-of these need
not say anything, as wherever they have been in
use any time they are preferred to all others.
Small SIG Poaoer and ThresAer.
G. H. DRURY will this year make a smaller
size Power and Thresher-price of Power, ST co.;
Thresher, $50; Band, $40; or, when purchased
together, Sl6O.
Persons in want of Implements made of the verv
best MATERIAL and put together in the strongest and
best manner, to answer the purpose for which they
are made, are invited to call on the subscriber
G.. H. DRURY.
Baltimore June 5, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.
COUNTY, 4RYL.A.N'D.

RY virtue Of decree Of the High Court
~ of Chancery, passed the 2S'h of Februa-
nv, 1850. the undersigned, as trustee, will
offer a, public sale. a, "Marshal Hail." on
the 25th of JUNE, at II O'Clock, (ir fair, il
not, the first fair day lhereaf,er,) the real
estate of Harriet r. Marshall, minor, lying
in Charles county, Maryland, half mile
from the Potomac river, to which there is
free access, and twelve from Alexandria,
and contains, by recent survey,
772 ACRES,
1t was formerly part of the ''Marshal
Hall'' estate. The Improvements are not
very good. The soil is we'll adapted to the
growth of corn, wheat, and tobacco; about
one-half is heavily timbered with the best,
white and red oak. Persons disposed TO
purchase are requested to examine the pro-
perry before the day of sale, and for tina,
purpose will call on Mr.. w. II CIagelt, a,
"Marshall Hail." who will show the land
with pleasure. Persons from distance can
reach Marshall Hall daily by steamboat.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the de-
cree: One-four,h Of the purchase money to
be paid in cash on the day Of sale, or on
The final ratification thereof, and the residue
in three equal annual insialmen,s, on bonds
and security, bearing interest from the day
of sale. The trustee has power under the
decree to vary the terms Of sale, if i, is
deemed advantageous.
At the same time and place, and also I'M
der decree from the High Court of Chan
Gerry. will be sold the real estate of George
r. II. Marshall, minor. This estate lies
also in Charles county, Immediately on the
river, has ,hree-quar,ers Of mile Of beach,
and is also twelve miles from Alexandria,
This was also par, of the 'Marshall HalI'
estate, and contains, by recent survey,
75s ACRES.
n The improvements are new
1IlrHEa DWELLING and OUr-H HOUSES
.IiE1 .. a549 The soil is good, and adapted
Szz=zz=zs.zz1 10 the growth of corn, wheat,
tobacco, and melons. One-lhird Of this land
is in good timber, suitable for ship building.
Persons disposed to view the land will please
call on Mr.. VIM. H. Clagett, who will show
it with pleasure. Persons Can reach there
daily by steamboat.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the de-
cree One-four'h Of the purchase money TO
be paid in cash on the day of sale, or on
the final ratification thereof, and the residue
in three equal annual insalmens, on bonds
and security, bearing interest from day OF
sale. The trustee has power under the de-
cree to vary the terms of sale, if i. is deem
ed advantageous.
THOMAS MARSHALL, Trustee.
may 15-ts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
CASH FOR NEGROES.

TNlE subscriber wishes to purchase any
4 number of likely NEGROES for the
New Orleans and Georgia markets. Persons
having negroes for sale will find it to their
advantage to call on me before disposing
of them, as am al all times IN market, and
will give the highest prices. Communlca-
tons addressed TO me at Pisca.away, Nd,
or at Washington, D. c., will meet with
prompt attention. q. w. BRANDY,
Agent for VIM. H. WILLIAMS.
nav 22-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
In Charles County Court, as a Court of
Equity.
SAMUEL SMooT

BENJAMIN SMooT s. WILLIAM SMooT.
ORDERED by Charles County Court,
" as a Court Of Equity, this 7lh Of May,
Eighteen hundred and fifty. that the report
of sales, made this day by Robert S. Ree'ler,
as Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, I'M
less cause to the contrary be shewn on or
before the third Monday in July next :;
provided copy of this order be published
in the Port Tobacco Times, a paper pub
lished in Port Tobacco, once week for
each of three successive weeks, before the
said third Monday IN July next. The re-
port states that the land sold for the sum
Of seven hundred and ten dollars.
PETER w. GRAIN,
May 9Th 1850.
True Copy-Test
r. II. MITCHELL, Clerk
may 22-oi Charles County Court.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

THOMAS B. CREIGHTON. WASHINGTON l.. BoDKlN
CREIGHTON & BODKlN,
Wholesale and Retail
GRoc cry, Liquor AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Near the Ferry Slip,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
WOULD respectfully call the attention of pur-
w chasers to their large and we'll selected stock
that they have just received from the North. We
name, in part, the following articles:
5 alfpipes French Bandy, various brands
bbls Peach do
S Apple do
S Domestic do
10 quarter Wines; S bbls Cordial
10 bbls N. E. Rum
10 bbls Anchor Gin
pipe Holland Gin, warranted pure
20 bbls Gbson's celebrated old Whiskey
40 bbls old Monongahela
25 bbls double refined
so bbls Cincinnati &C
1000 Principe and Havana Segars
rs boxes Tobacco
20 hhds Porto Rico, Cardenas & N. O. Molasses
20 hhds N. o. and Porto Rico Sugar
10000 lbs side and shoulder Bacon
1900 lbs town cured Hams
80 gross Matches; 80 boxes Candles
20 boxes Soap; 800 sacks Salt, g. a. & fine
100 reams wrapping Paper
25 packages loaf, crushed and pulv. Sugar, also
Starch Indigo, Sal Soda, Buckets Brooms, Pow
der and Shot, Nutmegs, Alspce, Pepper, Mustard,
Tea, Coffee, Snuff, Stone-ware, WOODWARD Of va
rious kinds Paint and Oils, Fish, Flour and Meal,
Shoe Thread, Wrapping Irvine, Cordage of all
descriptions, Oakum, Tar and variety of articles
usually found in Grocery Store, all of which
have been purchased for CASH We can and will
sell on the most reasonable terms either for cash
to punctual customers Please give US a call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
March 20, 1850,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
PUBLIC SALE.

by order of the Orphans Court of Charles
- County, will sell at public sale, at the
late residence of Aloysius Bowling, dcceas-
ed, near Bryantown, on THURSDAY, 9Th
of JUNE instant, if fair, if not, the next fair
day, all the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE:
SC. of said deceased. Sale without reserve.
Terms, cash. F. STONE, Admir-
June 5, 1850. of A. Bowling.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

"The best family newspaper in the world."-
Evening Star.
"Rather get in coal than 60 without it.'-Bos-
ton Post.
Published Week1y.-S2 per .annum.
In consequence of the great and continually in
creasing demand for this eegantly-prnted, widely
circulated and universally popular Family News
paper, we have, heretofore, been unable to furnish
the back numbers to only very limited extent
To avoid this disappointment in future, we shall,
on the first Of July neat, commence the publication
of a NEW SERIES, and print such increased edi-
ton as will enable us to supply NEW SUBSCRIBERS
from that date. Besides the original productions
of the Edtors-thc foreign and Domestic Cores
pondencc of large list of contributorsthe spice of
the European Magazines-the selections ofthe most
interesting publications Of the day-the brief novels
the piquant sories-the sparkling wit and anus
ing anecdoe-the news and gossip of the Partisan
papers-the personal sketches of public characters
the stirring scenes of the world we live in-the
chronicle of the news for lades-the fashions and
fashionable GOSSIP -the fact and outlines OF news
the pick Of English information-the wit, humor
and pathos of the timesthe essays on life litera-
ture, society and morals, and the usual variety of
careful choosings from the wilderness of English
periodical literature, criticism, poetry, ETC. Several
NEW FEATURES of remarkable interest will enrich
and give value to the NEW SERIES.
TERMs.-For one copy, 50; for three copies, SIS,
one copy for three years, S5-alwaysin advance.
SUBSCRIBE WITHOUT DELAY. Address
MORRIS & WILLIS,
Editors and Proprietors, lot Fltonst., Ne,c- York..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
SHERIFFALTY.

T>HE undersigned respectfully offers himselfto
Il the Voters of Charles County, as candidate
for the next Shcrlfialtv and solicits their support
oct 1T ARTHUR u. SMOOT.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

DLOUGHS & CASTIN GS.-S. s. M. and
Il stocked Ploughs Davis do do, Hillside do,
together with general assortment of Mould Boards,
Heels, Points, Nose Irons and Screws, and stock
of Alexandria 9-inch Davis Plough Points always
on hand, and for sale by
NAV l5 T.. w. DAY e. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
ALEXANDER GADDESS,

NJ A r Bile Gu T. E r,
CORNER OF SHARP s. GERMAN STREETS,
No. II 1-2 LIGHT ST.. NEAR MARKET,
Opposite Thurston's Fountain Hotel, and next
door to Light street Methodist Ep. Church,
BALTIMORE,
Is prepared to execute all orders in his line such as
Marble Monuments, TOmbs,
HeadstOnes, &c.
In the neates style, of the best materials, at the
shortest notice, and on terms to suit the times.
O5All orders, by post or otherwise, punctually
attended to. lap 24-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

IL Just received supply of Spades, ShoveIs,
Forks wedding and killing Hoes, grain, grass and
bramble Scythe Blades, Grass Snaths, Garden
Rakes and Hoes, Scythe Stones, halt-bushel and
of painted Buckets Brooms, &c. For sale by
may Is. F.. w. DAY e. CO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

T AMP OIL.--Just received prime article of
- Lamp Oil--also, Train Oil. For sale by
may Is L. w. DAY & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
A CARD.

DR. ROBERT DIGGES having located in
- Port Tobacco, respectfully offers his profess
sional services to the citizens of the village and vi
cinity Office, opposite DR.. F. H. Wills resi-
dence. may At.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

CHOVELS & MANURE FORKS.-Just
y received and for sale lot of long handle Shov-
els and Manure Forks.
NH 6. WIN. + EhOUSSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
SPRINGFIELD FOR SALE.

I'm THE FIRST TUESDAY (the l6,h)
~ in JULY COURT (if fair, if not, The
next fair day thereafter,) | will sell a, Pub
lie Sale, at the Court House door, in the
town Of Port Tobacco, to the highes. bid
der, If not previously disposed Of at private
sale,) the above-named FARM, lying in
Piccawaxen and bordering Immediately on
the Wicomico river. The above property
is very desirable on account Of its beautiful
location and its superior water advantages
1t is very healthy, and is abundanty wood
ed. Fish, Oysters, Crabs, &c, and every
description of Wild Fowl, can be taken with
little trouble in their season in almost any
abundance. Its convenience to the different
markets; and indeed with little improve
ment, i, would make one among the finest
Farms in that section Of country. Its adj
vantsges also are such that it would make
first-rate grazing farm. It's soil is also
peculiarly adapted to the growth Of the
three great staples of our county, Corn,
Whea, and Tobacco This Farm contains
500 .Acres, more or less.
TERMs.-$250 cash, to be paid on the
day of sale; upon the residue of the pur-
chase money will give credit of one, two,
three, four and FIVE years, for which bonds
and security Ito be approved by the sub
scriber) for each inslalmen,, will be requir-
ed, to bear interest from the lst day of
January next, at which time possession will
be given to the purchaser or purchasers :;
and upon paymen, of the last ins,almen,,
the subscriber will execute good and suf-
ficent deed for the land. Tile indisputable.
45-Any person wishing 10 purchase the
above property at private sale, will please
call on the subscriber; or communications
addressed to me, at Port Tobacco, (post
paid,) will meet with prompt attention.
II. A. NEALE.
May 90, 1S50.-ts.
The st. Mary's Beacon will insert the above 4
times and send bill to this office.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

TRUIT & CONFECTIONERY Just re-
IL ceived and for sale supply of fresh Oranges,
Figs Pruens, Rasins, Almonds, Pcan and Palm
Nuts, Currants, Citron, Candy and Kisses; also
fine article of French Candies.
may Is. f. w. DAY & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

ing about the neighborhood Of Aliens Fresh
He is about twen,y-eight years of age {; five
feet, eigh. inches high, stout built; COM
plexion tawny.
VIM. II. WILLIAMS.
Charles Co. May 8, 1S50-lf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12

A SUPERIOR lot of genuine Havana CIGARS
n Just received and for sale by
mays. WIN. FEAGUSSON.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
$3.50 REWARD

THE subscriber will give the above men
u toned reward for the apprehension Of
gs slave MOSES, so that get him
I'M again. Moses was purchased of
tx WILSON DENT about July last,
W and runaway shortly after that
- time. Heis supposed to be Turk
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
A PAPER FOR YOUR FAMILY.
L H E H @ M f. 20 u Z n A l.
New SERIES.
MORRIS & WILLIS, EDIToRs.

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ton Post.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-09-24
IMPORTANT 10 LAND OWNERS

We call the attention of the puoc 10 the fact. tha, in n
short Time sales of delinquent lands will take place
throughout the State The law directs these sales occur
once in every five yea and the present the year sae-
List of delinquent required to be posted the
vea courthouses time before the day of SALE but there
many small landhoders who rarely visit their county
seat except when exciting election is in progress
important business demands their attendance Il may
not be generally known that the failure pay the
gle year subjects this species of property To The risk o SALE
Very frequently the Sheriff fails call upon the small land
living in part the county cocc:
few cents OF annual tax due upon the little spot which, with
constant labor, scarcely yields support himself and ia
miiy The man Is SO occupied BY the incident his
humble POSITION that The fact escapes him. and his ig
in this way often endangers his rights The Sheriff
returns the land delinquent, auditor is bound 10
send it out the proper time, Tor sale The land sene-
ally bought BY some hangeron "f these sales for the mere
tan The still remains in ignorance this lien upon
his propcry,-the period allowed for lis redemption two
years by and provided the purchaser complied
with the requirements of the law, there are no rregu
artes upon the face of the proceedings the title becomes
vested in him. We have known instances where poor
mans tract of land worth $780, has been sold for one or
two dollars, and his title irrevocaby lost The which
auhorises these sales is syrace 10 statute book
Prior the day of SALE every delinquent has the priv.
ege of redeeming his land either the Auditors office
paying tbs the Sheriff of the county where the land
Iies