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VIRGINIA HERALD 18s. per annum. FREDERICKSBURG: Printed by T.GREEN. 4 1/2d. single. Vol. XVIII. FRIDAY, November 30, 1804 No.1386. For Sale, The Tract of Land Whereon I now live, within about 5 miles of Madison Court House, directly on the main road, leading from Fredericksburg to the Mountains; it contains between 3 and 400 acres, one half ((of?)) which is cleared, and in high order for cultivation--it is remarkably well watered -- The fe((?))t is much admired for its elegance, commanding an extensive view in every direction. Nothing it is presumed, is necessary to be said more, as it is expected that no one will purchase, without a further knowledge of it. -- If it is not privately sold, it will be offered publickly to the highest bidder, at Mr. Joseph Brock's Tavern, on the first day of December. Ruben Fry. Madison, Nov,7th, 1804 P.S: Possession may be had at Christmas. A. WALKER, Cabinet and Windsor-Chair Maker, Respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he is now manufacturing in his SHOPS, at the most reduced prices, for Cash, country Produce, or good Paper. The number of his hands, and well selected materials for the above businesses enables him to sell on better terms, than can be procured elsewhere. HE, also, has a few Pieces of the ELEGANT FURNITURE, made on the newest construction, and will come low. I expect my HEARSE, in a few days in compleat order, to let with a gentle Horse on Funeral occasions. N.B. Fancy Stringing and Inlaying executed with neatness and dispatch. A.W. Fredericksburg. Nov.26,1804. FRANCIS S. JONES, Respectfully informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has opened TAVERN, In that large and commodious house, lately occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Camp, at Culpeper Courthouse, who flatters himself that it will be in his power to give entire satisfaction, to those who may call upon him. He will be constantly supplied with the most genuine Liquors, and a careful Hostler. November 5,1804. 2m, FOR SALE THE HOUSES & LOTS I now occupy.-The terms of payment will be made convenient to the purchaser. Benj'n Day. Fred'g, Nov.19th 1804. 3W. I Wish to sell all my PROPERTY on the main street.- The shop I will rent during my life and give a good price- I will take in payment, a small part in cash, the balance on long credit, or good bonds on demand.-I would also sell the lot I live on either for short payments or long credits. The Store above my shop is to rent on moderate terms.- I have just received, some good PALE & YELLOW BARK, at a reduced price. E. HALL. November 18,1804 By Virtue of a power of Attorney from Thomas Swan, Esq. Trustee of William Eve, deceased, I will sell at Culpeper Courthouse, on Monday the 17th day of December next, Two Tracts of Land Late the property of William Eve, deceased ONE lying on Crooked Run, in the county of Culpeper, containing 298 acres: The other on the same run in the county of Madison, containing 72 acres, more or less, Together with the valuable MILLS and appurtenance, belonging to the said two tracts of Land; the said land and premises will be sold at public sale, for ready money John Minor October 30, 1804 To be Sold, For ready money on the 10th day of December, 1804, the Tract of Land, Whereon Artimenus Robinson now lives, in Orange county, containing about 310 acres. Oliver Towles, jun. November 4th, 1804. For Sale, at Louisa Courthouse, on the first Wednesday in December Next, 182 Valuable Slaves, consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, dec. Among them is a valuable TANNER, regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately, & they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February, 1806, will be given, on the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is paid, the interest will be remitted. Charles Smith, Acting Executor of Christopher Smith, dec October 3 [[(??)]] A Great Bargain! THE Subscribers are authorised to sell by private Sale, on liberal terms, and if not disposed of by the second Monday in Decmber ensuing, will on that day, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, positively be sold, at public auction, without reserve for cash, the moiety of a Valuable Tract of Land, Containing 1080 acres, in Spotsylvania county, within twenty miles of Fredericksburg. The tract is commonly known by the name of Garnett's, and adjoins the lands of John Kenney, John Mitchell, Thomas Jones, and others. The moiety is that part nearest the town of Fredericksburg. Proser [[guess]] & Moncure, V. MS. Richmond, September 22. By Virtue of a deed of trust made to the Subscriber, by Alexander Gaddes and others, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to the subscriber, Will be Sold, for Cash, to the highest bidder on the 3d day of JANUARY 1805, at the Dwelling house of the said Gaddes in Stafford county, the following Property, to wit: THE Reversion in Fee simple of all that TRACT of LAND, containing 140 acres, whereon the said Gaddes lives, expectant on the death of his mother Ann Gaddes. One TRACT of LAND, situate in Stafford county, near the Courthouse, containing 126 acres, which the said Gaddes now holds in absolute fee simple; a Negro MAN and BOY, four HORSES, three FEATHER BEDS, two TABLES, and a SILVER WATCH. A good title will be made to the Purchaser, to all the above mentioned property, and immediate possession will be given of all the property above mentioned, except of the tract of 140 acres, in which Mrs. Ann Gaddes has a life estate. William Smith. Dumfries, November 8th, 1804 Run-Away From the Subscriber, in Culpeper county, on Sunday the 12th of this instant, A MULATTO GIRL, About 15 years of age, has on a Sprig Muslin Habit, dyed yellow, has hobb [[?]] holes in her ears, about four feet, ten or eleven inches high. Was seen in Fredericksburg last week, and I suppose she is still lurking thereabout. I will give ten Dollars Reward to any person that will secure her in any Goal so that I get her again, and if brought home, pay the above sum, and all reasonable charges. James Simms. August 10th, 1804. N.B. I forewarn any person from harboring, concealing, or transporting the said girl, as I am determined to inforce the law against any person that shall act contrary thereto. J.S. Twenty Dollars Reward Ran-away from the Subscriber, living in Rockingham county, near Swift-Run Gap, on the 28th of March last, a Negro fellow, named DANIEL. About 20 years old, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, stout made, of a dark complexion, has smiling countenance when spoken to; was formerly the property of Mr. Tavenor Jones of Madison county. The above reward will be given any person who will apprehend and deliver the said slave to me, or Ten Dollars if secured in any Goal so that I get him again. Conrad Harnsberger. July 25th, 1804. I wish to hire out for the ensuing year, about 25 like Slaves. Amongst them, are two excellent cooks, a Washerwoman, a Sempstress, several Dining room servants, and three Carpenters. T. Turner Oaken Brow, Oct. 30, 1804 By Virtue of a deed of trust, executed by John Latham, in which the Subscriber is named as Trustee, will be sold, on Saturday the 22d day of December next, on the premises, by way of public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money, a Tract of Land, Containing 160 acres more or less, with its appurtenances, situate within one mile of Falmouth, and known by the name of Preston, Stafford county, Virginia, being the land on which John Latham resides. This land will be sold as aforesaid for the purpose of satisfying a debt due from said John Latham to James Powers. William Carnegy, Trustee. November 20, 1804 3ws For Sale 1211 Acres of Land, Lying in Caroline county, 10 miles from Port Royal, and 6 from the Bowling Green. - There are 87 bushels of Wheat sown on the land - If this land is not sold before the 13th December next, it will then be offered for sale on the premises One third of the purchase money will be required on the 1st of January 1805, when possession will be given; a credit of twelve months, will be given for the remaining two thirds. At the same time and place will be offered at Public Sale, all the Stock, of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, with the Plantation Utensils - Twelve months credit will be given purchasers on bond and approved security to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. Reuben T. Taylor. November 17, 1804. Lands for Sale, On a credit of 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. One Tract containing 185 acres, adjoining the Lands Mr. John Walace and Mr. A. Marquis, in Stafford.- And one other Tract of 200 acres, adjoining the lands of Mr. James Adams whereon he resides.- These Lands were formerly a part of the Forge Wood cutting, but at this time are covered with a thriving young growth of timber; the soil no ways inferior to any part of the adjoining lands, that have bee sold of James Hunter's Estate- No part of these tracts have ever been injured by injudicious tillage, and from its contiguity to the neighbouring towns of Falmouth and Fredericksburg, is well worth the attention of the industrious Farmer. J. Ennever, for Hunter's Adm'rs. June 27, 1804. Public Sale. Agreeable to law, on the 24th day of next October, Will be Sold in this place, to the highest bidder, for ready money, a likely Negro Fellow, calling himself Jack or John Richards, or Jerry, Five feet, 4 inches high, about 20 years of age, dark complexioned, has very small hands and feet for a Negroe; with a scar on the back part of his neck - no other particular mark to describe him by. This fellow was sometime past taken up as a runaway, committed to my custody as Jailor for this Corporation, and on the 24th day of last month, hired to Mr. Benjamin Hazlegrove of this place, at Public auction for one year and ten months, to discharge the jail dues, &c. against him. At the time before mentioned, he will be sold, unless previously thereto, claimed by an owner, Death or escape. Adam Darby, J.C.F. Fred'g, Nov. 12th, 1804. caw 3ms. Orange County Court, 22d October, 1804, Churchill Gordon, John Gordon, and William Gordon, sons of John Gordon deceased, and William Beale, and Hannah his wife, which said Hannah is daughter of the said John Gordon deceased, and Kendall Lee, who intermarried with Sally Gordon, now deceased, also daughter of the said John Gordon, deceased. Plt'ffs. against, Mary Gordon, and Nathaniel Gordon her husband, Armstead Gordon, Lucy Waddell and James G. Waddell, her husband, Edmund Edrington, Samuel Gordon, Nathaniel Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon, widow of James Gordon, deceased, Lucy Harrison Gordon. John Churchill Gordon, Mary Gordon, William Fitzhugh Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon, Armstead Gordon, and Thomas Churchill Gordon, Def'ts. In Chancery. By Consent of parties, this cause came on to be heard on the bill, answers and exhibits filed, and by their consent: It is ordered and decreed that, William Gray, William Lovell, Churchill Jones, and John ?potswood, or any three of them be appointed Commissioners to sell as much of the Estate of John Gordon, deceased, as will be sufficient to pay the legacies, due by virtue of the Will of James Gordon, deceased, uncle of the Plaintiffs, and pay the same to those those entitled thereto, and that they divide the balance of the said Estate, according to law, and make report thereof to the Court, in order to a final decree. Liberty being reserved to the defendants who are infants to shew [[?]] cause against this decree at aay time within six months after they respectively attain the age of twenty-one years. A copy, teste [[?}} Reynolds Chapman, Clerk. By Virtue of the above Decree, we the Subscribers will, on the first day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, Offer for Sale, for ready Cash, at Germanna, in Orange county, between 30 & 40 Slaves, Consisting of Men, Women and Children. William Gray, William Lovell, John Spotswood. November 19, 1804. Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. The Stockholders of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, are hereby requested to take notice: That the President and Directors of the said Insurance Company, have this day unanimously ordered, that the said Stockholders pay on the sixth day of December next, at their office in Alexandria three dollars on each share of stock held by them in the stock of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. A reference to the following extract of the law of incorporation will shew the necessity of a punctual attention to this call. By order of the President and Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. James B. Nickolls, Secretary Extract from the Act of Incorporation "And if any subscriber, his executors, administrators, or assigns, shall fail to pay the sum called for by him, her, or them, at the time appointed for such payment, every such share shall be forfeited, and all the monies paid thereupon for the use of the Company, and the holder or holders of such share or shares, shall moreover be liable for remaining sums of money, when the same shall be called for by the President and Directors; to be recovered by them where the sum shall amount to twenty dollars and upwards, by motion in any Court of Record within this Commonwealth, giving the holder or holders of such shares, their executors or administrators, ten days notice of such motion, and where the sum called for be less than twenty dollars, by petition or warrant as the case may be." Alexandria, Oct. 18. 2aW6W [[?]] 2011.51.1a
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