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In addition to those we can mention from good authority, that Mr. BLANCHELANDE, the commander of the forces in that island, having secured the fortifications in Cape Francois by strong guards, with a considerable corps went out of the city to endeavor to disperse the negro slaves assembled in a prodigious body, upwards of 200,000 within a small distance of the Cape. His troops fired three times, but without the least effect. Each negro had provided a kind of light matrass stuffed with cotton, through which the balls could not penetrate, and thus stood the fire, without shewing any signs of fear. They had no fire arms, but had procured daggers, knives, swords and other weapons.-- At a Special Court, held on Saturday last, for the examination of HUGH DOWDOLL and JAMES TINSLEY, charged with passing counterfeit money, a number of base Spanish dollars being found in their possession, and the evidences proving the fact, the Court, after a full hearing of the attornies, were of opinion, that the prisoners were guilty of the charge alleged against them. They were recommitted to take their final trial at the district court, in October next. On Tuesday night last, the store of Mr. JAMES SMITH, merchant, of this town was broken open by some villains unknown, and robbed of various articles of marchantize; as every step has been taken to discover the perpetrators, it is hoped they will be detected and brought to punishment. On Saturday the 17th inst. departed this life, in Fredericksburg, Mrs. ISABELLA MERCER, relict of the late Gen. HUGH MERCER, after a long and painful illness: She was a lady truly and deservedly respected, and her death is regretted, not only by her relations, but by all who knew her. * * * * Capt. GREENWAY’S, Alexandria Marine, List. ARRIVED. Schooner Harriot, Slacum, Philadelphia. Sloop Pomona, Caldwell. do. [Philadelphia] George, Moore, Norfolk. SAILED. Schooner Polly, Harriden, Salem. CUSTOMHOUSE, Dumfries. Inward Entries. Brig Democrate, JAQUES DARREMONDE, Bayne. * * * * JOHN O’CONNOR, Peruke-Maker and Hair Dresser. Almost opposite Messrs. HENDERSON, FERGUSON, and GIBSON’s Store. Respectfully returns his most grateful thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of this town and its vicinity, for the favors conferred on him since his residence among them. Begs leave to inform his customers and others, that he carries on his business as usual, and hopes to merit their further encouragement. Dumfries, Aug. 27, 1791 * * * * DENNIS CUSACK, Tobacconist, Begs leave to inform the Public, he has opened a Tobacco Manufactory, in this Town, where those who will favor him with their custom, may be supplied with different kinds of tobacco, on the most reasonable terms; gentlemen who purchase to retail, will find it their particular interest to deal with him. Dumfries, Sept. 29, 1791 ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! http://www.usgwarchives.org/va/princewi.htm VIRGINIA GAZETTE & AGRICULTURAL REPOSITORY Thursday, November 17, 1791 * * * * Office of Inspection 1791. The dealers in ardent spirits in this town will be pleased to take notice, that I shall, at convenient times, expect to be notified by those who have entered spirits under the denomination of OLD STOCK, at this Office when each cask, case, or vessel containing the same shall be emptied, in order that I may attend in person, to have the marks thereon taken off according to the law. RICHARD M. SCOTT, Inspector Dumfries, Nov. 3 * * * * NEGROE CHARLES Will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, before Mr. WILLIAM M. DANIELLS’ door, Tavernkeeper here, precisely at three o’clock in the afternoon of Monday the 5th day of December next, being the first day of Prince William Court. The above Negroe was sold under execution (at the time the property of Col. FRANCIS TRIPLETT) about eighteen months ago, when I paid the purchase money for him, and got a Bill of Sale, as well from the purchaser as from Col. TRIPLETT. I gave Col. TRIPLETT a promise of redeeming him at the course of two or three weeks, on the payment of the money advanced -- the money has not been refunded to this hour -- it is uncertain how far this promise might be construed to extend, and being unwilling to run the risque of this fellow’s life longer, it becomes necessary to dispose of him, of which Col TRIPLETT is advised. THOMAS MONTGOMERIE Dumfries, Nov. 9, 1791 * * * * JAMES JAMES, At his Store, near Mr. M’DANIELS’ Tavern, Hath just received, and now opening, a general assortment of GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms, for cash or country produce. Dumfries, Oct. 13, 1791 * * * * The Editors request those Gentlemen who have favoured their establishment, to forward their subscription money, without delay, that they may be enabled to support their undertaking. * * * * FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. Ranaway, in January last, a Negro Man, named QUAMMINY, a short black fellow, between 40 and 50 years of age, speaks bad English and is very subject to get drunk; he was purchased by me of MATTHEW HARRISON, Esq. since his elopement -- he has been seen in and about the town of Alexandria, where it is supposed he now is. The above Reward will be paid for securing him in any gaol, and reasonable charges if brought home to RICHARD GAINES Dumfries, Nov. 3, 1791 * * * * TO BE SOLD By the Subscriber, several Lotts of Ground in the Town of Dumfries, to wit, Lott No. 21 on Cameron Street 67 Feet front an d123 Feet back, Lott No. 22 on Fairfax Street 67 feet front and 123 feet back; Lott No. 23, on Fairfax Street 40 feet front 123 feet back. Lott No. 59, on Princes Street joining the Court-House Lott, with good improvements, 42 front and 176 feet back. Likewise 90 Acres of Land well timbered within three and a half Miles of the said Town, to support the above Lotts with fire-wood, all in fee simple the above will be sold on credit, one third part payable in 6, one third in twelve, and one in eighteen Months, giving bonds with approved security. Negroes, Tobacco, Certificates, or Lands will be taken in payment at their Value, WILLIAM TYLER Dumfries, October 25, 1791 * * * * TAKE NOTICE. So many trespasses have lately been committed, and such inconveniences arise daily from the numbers who frequent my fields, that I am constrained thus publicly to forewarn all persons from hunting with either dog or gun, or coming within the inclosures. A recourse to law I should regret, but from many losses, must seek redress that way, without due notice is taken of this Advertisement. JOHN MACRAE Orange Field, Oct. 13, 1791 * * * * CUSTOM HOUSE. Arrived - Brig L. Eole, Hervieux, Dieppe. * * * * MARRIED -- On the 3rd inst., Mr. GEORGE G. TYLER to the amiable Miss CECELIA CAMPBELL, both of this county. Major VALENTINE PEARCE, of this county, to the amiable Miss ELENOR ORR, of Loudon. * * * * WARREN ACADEMY Fauquier Court-House. Notice is hereby given that upon the voluntary resignation of Mr. JOHN DYSON, who has for some time had the direction of the above-mentioned Seminary, and merited the approbation of the Trustees and visitors, JAMES CAMPBELL, A.B. lately from Princeton College, New Jersey, was appointed to take charge of the said Academy, and will enter upon the execution of his office about the beginning of January 1792. The branches of education, which he engages to each the ensuing year, are the Latin and Greek languages, together with the elementary and practical branches of the mathematics. The price of tuition will be six pounds current money of Virginia per annum for each Scholar; exclusive of which, the sum of eight shillings must be paid in advance for the purpose of procuring fuel to be appropriated to the use of the Academy. Convenient board has hitherto been, and probably may hereafter be procured in respectable houses, upon the moderate terms of ten or twelve pounds per annum. It is presumed that the eligible situation of Warren Academy is so well known, that it is unnecessary to say any thing here in recommendation thereof. Public examinations of the students and exhibitions of oratory will be held; the periods whereof shall be hereafter made known. By Order of the Trustees, WILLIAM EDMONDS, President Nov. 17, 1791 * * * * Taken up by the Subscriber, near the Red House, in Prince William County, some time about the first of October last, a BLACK HORSE, about 14 and an half hands high, his hind feet white, had two shoes behind and one before, a snip and flair in his forehead, some grey hairs on his back, a bob tail, and hanging mane, apprised at fifteen pounds. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away. JAMES CAMPBELL Broad Run, Nov. 15, 1791 * * * * TAKE NOTICE. The Co-Partnership of PERRY and MCDONNEL being dissolved since the 24th of June last, by mutual consent, those who are indebted to them are desired to call and pay their respective balances, in order to enable them to discharge such demands as may be against the said Partnership. ALEXANDER PERRY. ANTHONY MCDONNEL Dumfries, Nov. 17, 1791 * * * * TEN DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away, on Sunday last, from the Subscriber, living in Dumfries, an Apprentice Lad, named JOHN KAY, 18 years of age, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, dark complexion, strait dark hair, much pimpled in his face, hobbles in his walk and is well built; had on, when he went away, a blue sagathy lapelled summer coat, the buttons covered with the same, spotted jean waistcoat, sustian overalls, nankeen breeches under them, round wool hat half worn, grey wolen stockings and half-worn shoes; as the above Lad works tolerable well at the Black-smith’s trade, he may pass as a free man; he writes an indifferent hand, and spells badly, but may, perhaps forge a pass, and change his cloaths. Whoever apprehends said Apprentice and secures him so that I get him again, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid, if brought home, by WILLIAM MERCHANT. Nov. 11, 1791 * * * * The Post lately established between this Town and Winchester, has produced a connexion as far as Stanton in Augusta. Letters & e. delivered at this Office on Thursday evening will have a quick and safe conveyance. Dumfries, Nov. 10, 1791 ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! http://www.usgwarchives.org/va/princewi.htm VIRGINIA GAZETTE & AGRICULTURAL REPOSITORY Thursday, November 24, 1791 * * * * MARRIED -- November 3d -- Mr. JOHN SHAW, of Fauquier County, aged 19 to Mrs. MARY HITT, of the said County, aged 55. The following lines were wrote by a Gentleman, Extempore, on the above marriage, and handed us for Publication, PERPETUAL harmony their bed attend, And Venus still th’ unequal pair befriend. May she when time hath sunk him into years, Love her old man and cherish his grey hairs; Nor he, tho’ she is old, perceive her charms decay, But think each happy sun his bridal day. * * * * EXTRACT. FORWARD Men are the worst pests of society: when they get footing in your house, ‘tis harder to dislodge them than it is a colony of Rats, and they become more troublesome than mice in your pantry, and as familiar as fleas in your chamber: Give a man of this character his Christmas dinner, and you will have the pleasure of his company the year round: He declares himself an enemy to compliments and ceremony, but a friend to good fellowship: the former leads him into impertinence, and the latter renders him proof against affronts, so that it is impossible to get clear of him, unless, peradventure by introducing him to a more opulent acquaintance. * * * * JAMES D. SMITH. Hath just imported, in the Ship Rachel, Captain Affleck, from London, and is now opening at his Store, nearly opposite Mr. SHUTE’s Tavern. A Select Assortment of Goods, suitable for the seasons; which he is determined to sell on the most reasonable Terms, for CASH, Country Produce, or Public Securities, at their current Value. He has also, Madeira and Sherry wine of a superior Quality, and a few Quarter-Casks of OLD LISBON. Dumfries, Oct. 6, 1791 * * * * FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD, Ran away from the subscriber, living near the Wolf-run Shoals, in Fairfax county, on the 23d instant, a remarkably well- grown Negro Lad named WILL, 15 or 16 years of age, of a dull look, but is very smart and artful, and can read well; had on, when he went away, an old white cotton jacket, patched under the arms with new cloth, a white jean under ditto, old country linen shirt and trousers, and old shoes. He has a long thin head, and one of his large toes has been very sore. My house was broke open on the 25th Ult. and the following pieces of money taken out of it, viz. 1 hammered doubleloon, one milled, do. 2 guineas and 2 dollars; which I suppose was done by said Negro, and likely will change his apparel. The above reward, besides what the law allows, will be paid to any person who will apprehend the said Negro Lad, and secure him so that I get him again. HARGESS KING. All masters of vessels are cautioned against carrying off said Negro at their peril. Oct. 25, 1791 * * * * TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, A tract of valuable land, containing about two hundred acres, lying within six miles of Alexandria, three of George-Town, and two of the Little Falls of Patowmack. Good judges think this tract capable of being made a beautiful farm, the soil being rich and level, and abounding with fine timber and springs. There are some improvements made. Also, nine Lots in the town of Alexandria--one improved with a small two story brick house. I would sell a few acres of land on the river, adjoining where I live; and a tract of woodland, with in about three miles of Alexandria.--This tract may be purchased for less than the wood will sell for when cut. An indisputable title will be given the purchaser, and the terms made known by applying to the Subscriber, living adjoining the town of Alexandria. BALDWIN DADE Sept. 3, 1791 * * * * TO BE SOLD, Two Thousand Eight Hundred acres of land, in the county of Fauquier, near the Blue Ridge. This land is at present under low rents, having been leased out many years ago, but most of the leases are expiring. It is as well watered a tract of land as any whatever, and is remarkable for the fine Wheat it produces. Also, 175 Acres of land, near the Town of Dumfries, unincumbered and mostly in wood. Also, the House, in said Town, in which I now live, being a very convenient dwelling house, with all the necessary out-houses, and a large stable, carriage-house and granery on an adjoining Lot. Also, a large and convenient Lot and House on it, 36 by 26 feet, which will suit either for a store or private family. A more accurate description of the above property is thought unnecessary, as it is presumable any one inclinable to purchase, will first examine it. The terms may be known by applying to me. THOMAS LEE, Sen. Dumfries, Nov. 24, 1791 * * * * Was commited to the district gaol of Dumfries, on the 17th inst. by a warrant under the hand and seal of ALEXANDER LITHGOW, Gent. a young man, by the name of JOHN EVANS, on suspicion of being a Vagrant. He is about 22 or 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, black hair, has a down look and stammers when briskly spoken to, born in Acamack county, Virginia, had on, when committed, a crimion-coloured camlet coat, much worn, a pair of sustain breeches, an old hat, oznabrigs shirt, and a pair of shoes better than half worn. COLIN CAMPBELL, K.D.D. Gaol. Nov. 22, 1791 ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! http://www.usgwarchives.org/va/princewi.htm Some Notices from the REPUBLICAN JOURNAL & DUMFRIES WEEKLY ADVISOR May 22, 1795 * * * * If sufficient encouragement is given, Private Posts will be established, and the greatest punctuality observed in having subscribers early and regularly furnished with the paper. And it is hoped that the bad impressions, received from a former attempt, will be totally effaced by the persevering industry which shall accompany the proposed one. SUBSCRIPTIONS are received by Colonel MARTIN PICKETT, Mr. DANIEL GRAY, Doctor JAMES W. WALLACE, Mr. THORNTON BUCKNER, Mr. FRANCIS BROOKE, Major JAMES WRIGHT, Mr. WILLIAM GUNYON, Doctor GUSTAVUS HORNER, Mr. WILLIAM HORNER, Mr. AMBROSE BARNETT, Colonel TURNER MOOREHEAD, Mr. RICHARD H. FOOTE, and Major THOMAS DIGGS, in Fauquier County: --Colonel LANGHORNE DADE, Colonel WILLOUGHBY TEBBS, Messrs. EDMUND BROOKE, BERNARD HOOE, Sen. WILLIAM TYLER, JOHN LINTON, JAMES MCCLENACHAN, ALEXANDER BRUCE, CHARLES TYLER, GEORGE LANE, ENOCH LANE, ROBERT ALEXANDER, JOHN MCCREERY, JOHN LAWSON, JAMES GARDINER, JAMES WIGGINTON, CHARLES ATTWELL, and JOHN WILLIAMS, Prince William:--Colonel THOMAS MOUNTJOY, Captain ENOCH MASON, Doctor VALENTINE PEYTON, Messrs. BAILEY WASHINGTON, JOHN BRONAUGH, JOHN DUNBAR, SAMUEL PEYTON, GEORGE BURROUGHS, HANCOCK ESTAEE, JOHN MONCURE, Stafford Count:--Colonel LEVEN POWELL, Messrs. MATTHEW HARRISON, Sen. BURR POWELL, and HATTHEW HARRISON, inn. Loudoun:--Captain FRANCIS SPEAKE, and Mr. WILLIAM MILLSTEAD, Charles County, Maryland. Also by the editor, at the printing office. * * * * JOHN McCREERY, At his store behind Mr. SMOCK’s tavern, has just received a neat assortment of linens, muslins, nankeens, silks, teas, & c. which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash or produce. Dumfries, May 13, 1795 * * * * A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office, Dumfries, which, if not taken out by the 1st of July next, will be returned to the General Post Office. (A) ELIJA ATHA. (B) ARISS BUCKNER. (C) EDWARD CARTER, esq. JOHN CLARK, near the Red-House, Fauquier. (D) Dr. JOHN M. DANIEL, Charles County, Maryland. (G) JACOB GARDNER, Prince-William. WALTER GRAHAM. Mrs. McGLASY. (F) CHARLES FIERER. (H) BASIL HUNT. CHARLES HARDING, near Dumfries. (L) Mrs. MARY LEONARD, that formerly lived with THOMAS MONTGOMERY. (M) JOHN MONQUIR, Prince-William. (O) ELIZABETH OWENS. (P) Mrs. PRESCOTT, care of Mr. MUSCHETT, Dumfries. The Printers, Dumfries. The Sheriff of Prince-William. TIMOTHY BRUNDIDGE, Post Master Dumfries, April 10, 1749. * * * * THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF McPHERSON, HESLOP, & CO. Will be dissolved, by mutual consent, on the 1st of June next: Those who have any demands against the said firm, are requested to render their accounts for settlement; and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN G. HESLOP, in Dumfries. JOHN McPHERSON, JOHN G. HESLOP, GEORGE LEE. Dumfries, May 10, 1795, I intend this Summer for Europe. JOHN G. HESLOP. * * * * FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, Lying directly on the Patowmac river, and Goose-Creek, in Loudoun county, about 4 miles from Leesburg and 41 from Alexandria. The said land is well situated for farming, and the soil peculiarly adapted to the cultivation of small grain. A more minute description is deemed superfluous, as those who are desirous of becoming purchasers, will undoubtedly view the premises. Mr. ROBERT HEREFORD, who lives about 6 or 7 miles from Leesburg, will shew them to any gentleman who is desirous of seeing them. The terms will be made known by Mr. JOHN W. BRONNAUGH, Merchant, Aquia, or the subscriber, living in Charles County, Maryland, near Port Tobacco; any letters, directed to either, will be attended to. JOHN BRONAUGH May 3. ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== Over 6,100 Discussion Lists and More Added Daily!!! USGenWeb and The USGenWeb Archives! Special thanks to go to RootsWeb, your generous donations to RootsWeb makes this all possible. Find out more! http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html RootsWeb Gen. Data Coop. Box 6798 Frazier Park, CA 93222 Some Notices from the REPUBLICAN JOURNAL & DUMFRIES WEEKLY ADVISOR June 12, 1795 * * * * The Subscriber begs leave to inform the public, and his friend sin particular, that he continues to keep the House which he occupied last season, together with the row of houses adjoining, which he has put in good repair; he has also furnished himself with good stables, sufficient for 50 horses -- and is determined to do every thing in his power to accommodate those Ladies and Gentlemen who may please to favour him with their company. TARPLY BAYLY Bath, Berkley County, June 1, 1795 * * * * A TRANSFER TOBACCO NOTE. Was lost, on the 10th inst. about Aquia warehouse, No. 51, 451 lb. nett, issued from said warehouse: Whoever finds said note, will oblige me by returning it. All persons are forewarned from purchasing said note, as due information has been lodged with the Inspector of this circumstance, and no person will be entitled to receive it without an assignment of said note from me. JOSEPH FRANKLIN Aquia, May 19, 1795 * * * * NOTICE. I hereby forewarn all persons from purchasing a NOTE of HAND, for the sum of Seven Pounds, given by the subscriber to a certain JOSEPH McCOLLOUGH, the same being dated the 1st of this present month. AARON READ June 5, 1795 * * * * WHEREAS several people that live adjoining me, in Aquia Neck, have lately made a constant practice of pulling down my fences, letting horses into my field and plantation, and making a public road through the same, I give this public notice, that if they, or any other person continue so doing, or of hunting on my shore without liberty, I will take every advantage which the law allows to make them sensible of their error. JAMES WARDER June 9, 1795 * * * * A STRAY HORSE. Came to the subscriber’s plantation about the 24th of April last, a bay horse, nearly 15 hands high, about 4 years old, branded W, on the near shoulder, and his two hind feet white. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take him away. PATRICK MACUEN Prince William county, near the head of Powel’s run, June 10, 1795. * * * * MANSFIELD AND McCREERY; Have this day received a complete assortment of Spring Goods. Also, loaf and brown sugar, London Porter, in hampers; Molasses, Coffee, Cotton, & c. Rum and Ginn, in barrels of 30 gallons; and Port Wine, in barrels of 20 gallons. Dumfries, June 4, 1795. * * * * MRS. SIMSON, Late of Richmond, Begs leave to inform the Ladies of Dumfries and the adjacent towns, that she has opened a Boarding School, for the reception of Young Ladies (AT the House of THOMAS LEE, Esquire, on the Hill). Where she intends teaching all kinds of needle-work, in silk and worsted; she also teaches the tambour and embroidery, with the art and elegance of shading, and taste in the arrangement of patterns. She designs the work and executes the drawing herself, without any additional expense to the ladies--Painting and drawing are also taught by her. The parents or guardians may rely on the highest attention being paid to their conduct by her, who wishes to cultivate their young minds, as well as form their manners, and who shall spare no pains to effect it. She flatters herself that she has given satisfaction to the parents of those whom she has already had the honour to instruct--and gained the love of her pupils. Reading, spelling, and writing taught with propriety. Terms of tuition-- Ladies at all kind of work, painting, and drawing, one guinea entrance, and six guineas per ann. Children at plain-work and reading, four guineas per ann. and a half a guinea entrance. Ladies boarded at 20 (pounds) per year, finding their bed, bedding, and washing. Dumfries, June 4. * * * * LOST, Between this place and Mr. JOHN DUNBAR’s Quary, a small Silver Watch--the number and maker’s name supposed to be D. Edmond’s Liverpool -- No. 778, without chain or ring. Any person delivering it to the printer hereof shall be handsomely rewarded. Dumfries, June 2d, 1795. * * * * All persons who have claims against the Estate of ELIZABETH GRAHAM, late of Prince William county, are requested to bring them in immediately; and all those who are indebted to the said Estate are desired to make immediate payment to the Subscriber. WILLIAM GRAHAM, Executor of ELIZABETH GRAHAM, deceased. May 29, 1795. * * * * COMMITTED to my gaol custody, this instant a Negro Woman, who calls herself BETSEY BUTLER, supposed to be a runaway. She says she was raised on the Eastern-Branch, in Maryland, near the Federal City, and appears to be about 5 feet two or three inches high, of dark complexion, a little inclined to yellow, says she was 16 years of age last February; had on, when committed, an Oznaburg shirt, a green stuff jacket and petticoat striped with black, an old hat much worn, with a white ribbon tied round it, and a check handkerchief about her head, without shoes or stockings. She says she was born free. The owner (if any) is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take her away, or otherwise I shall proceed as the law directs. GEORGE LANE, D.S. & Gaoler Dumfries, Virginia, May 23, 1795. ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! http://www.usgwarchives.org/va/princewi.htm Some Notices from the REPUBLICAN JOURNAL & DUMFRIES WEEKLY ADVISOR August 14, 1795 * * * * TO BE SOLD At the Plantation of HENRY ROUSSAU, deceased, on Popeshead Run, in Fairfax County, on Tuesday, the 29th of September, All the Personal Estate of the said deceased; Consisting of Two Negro Men, with stocks of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs; also, houshold furniture, plantation utensils, and a stack of hay--The Sale to begin at Eleven o’clock. Ready money will be expected for all sums under one hundred dollars; for others Bonds with security, or notes at 90 days negotiable at the bank of Alexandria with such indorsers as shall be approved. All persons having claims against the estate, are desired to make them known to the subscriber before the day of Sale, that they may be so arranged as to give preference to such as are by law thereto entitled--They are also requested to attend the Sale, with their claims duly authenticated, and receive Money, Bonds, or Notes, so far as the state shall be sufficient, that the subscriber may be enabled to close his administration at the next District Court. ALEX HENDERSON, Adm’r, Dumfries, August 8, ‘95 * * * * TEN POUNDS REWARD. Early in the month of March last, ELECK a Negro man, of about twenty-two years age, Ran away from the subscriber, living in Prince William County;--He had on, when he went off, a green over jacket and breeches, and a red under jacket--but as there is reason to believe that he had a variety of clothes, it is probable that his dress cannot be described so as to afford any means of detection. He is about six feet high, of a lean habit, and of a very dark Mulatto, complexion. Some years ago he was attached with a rupture under the jaws, very much in its appearance like the King’s evil, and notwithstanding the disorder seems entirely to have left him, the remains of former ulcers are, on examination, easily discovered. Whoever will deliver the said slave to the subscriber, or his overseer, shall receive the above Reward. RICHARD BRENT July 24, 1795 ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! http://www.usgwarchives.org/va/princewi.htm