Prince William County Virginia 1784 - 1860 Newspaper Transcripts Ronald Ray Turner Prince William County Virginia 1784 - 1860 Newspaper Transcripts Copyright 2000 by Ronald Ray Turner 9901 Greenview Lane Manassas, Virginia 20109 Printed in the United States of America The Prince William County Virginia Newspaper Transcripts 1784 -1860 were transcribed from microfilmed newspapers at the Bull Run Library, Manassas, VA, and the Warrenton Public Library, Warrenton VA. It was my hope to find as many varied articles as possible to show what was happening economically and socially in Prince William County. You will find articles focusing on ship news at Dumfries, horse racing at Hay Market, local trials, runaway slaves, farm auctions, new businesses, bankruptcy, election results, and a variety of other subjects. Ronald Ray Turner Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 11 Mar 1784 TO BE SOLD at public Sale in Dumfries, on Monday the 5th Day of April next, being Prince Wimam Courthouse Day. A TRACT OF LAND, on Occoquan River, containing about 150 acres, with a good Merchant Mill thereon, known by the name of Bland's MHI, now grinding and in good order, with two water-wheels and two pair of stones, bolters, &c. all in very good order for manufacturing; it is fourteen miles from Dumfries and about twenty-five from Alexandria, and on a never failing stream. Twelve months credit will be given for one half of the purchase money. Johnson Smith February 24, 1784 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Gazette 27 May 1784 RAN away from the subscriber last Easter Sunday, a Mulatto Man named ADAM, but sometimes calls himself RICH, about 21 years of age 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, a cunning artful fellow, and may probably pass for a freeman: Had on and took away with him a green coat and waistcoat, with yell-ow metal buttons, likewise a blue coat, a Negro cotton ditto, and sundry other clothes: He is a good house servant, hostler and slatman. Any person who will secure him in any jail, or bring him home to the subscriber in Dumfries, shall receive a Reward of Ten Dollars, if within thirty miles, if further Ten Pounds, and reasonable charges, paid by MARY GRAHAM Dumfries, Va. May 10, 1784 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 1O Jun 1784 A CHARTER WANTED for the Ship ANN, of about 360 hogshead burthen, to any Port in Europe or the West Indies: She is now at Quantico. Apply to HUIE, REID, and COMPANY. Dumfries, Va. May 24, 1784 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 1O Jun 1784 CONCORD ACADEMY - By Direction of the Trustees this public Notice is given, that the Masters from the University at Aberdeen, particularly recommended, being arrived, this Academy will be opened the 8th of June next, in which the Latin, Greek and French Languages, the Engtish Grammar, Book-Keeping, and every Branch of the Mathematics, natural Philosophy, Geography and Astronomy, will be taught. The Price of Tuition Five Guineas, and of Board in the Academy, including every necessary except Bedding (which the Students must provide) Fifteen Guineas per annum, one Half to be paid at Entrance and the other Half at the Expiration of Six Months. Jesse Ewell Prince William County, May 14, 1784 1 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 29 Jul 1784 THREE POUNDS REWARD - Ran away from the subscriber living near Dumfries, Prince William County, about two weeks ago, a Mulatto Boy, named ARCH, about 14 years of age, well grown of a fair complexion, white eyes, brown hair cut cross on the top of hts head, and has a small scar on his left cheek; Had on when he went away a pair of osnaburg trousers which extended only half way down his legs, and a shirt f the same linen. He went off in company with a very artful Wench belonging to a gentleman in this neighborhood, were seen together in Alexandria and gave out that they intended to Baltimore by water. Whoever apprehends htm so that I get him again, shall receive the above Reward, and reasonable charges if brought home. John Macrae July 11, 1784 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 02 Sep 1784 FOUR DOLLARS REWARD - Strayed in the beginning of May last, from the subscriber's Plantation near Bacon-Race, under the inspection of John Hobbey, in Prince William County, TWO STEERS, one a dark red, with a stump tail, the other a dark brindle, the tops of both their horns sawed off, and marked in both ears with a crop, under keel and over keel. The above Reward will be paid on giving information of them, so as they may be had again, or TWO DOLLARS for either of them, to said Hobbey, or to me. Thomas Lawson Neabsco, Va. August1, 1784 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 21 Oct 1784 FIVE POUNDS REWARD - Ran away from the subscriber in Prince William County, two likely Mulatto Slaves, viz CATE, a light Mulatto, about 22 years of age, about 5 feet high, full faced, expressive eyes, of a pleasant countenance, an high forehead, fine teeth, bushy long hair, is wetl set and broad shouldered; She took with her two striped waistcoats and petticoats, one blue and white and the other red and white, a white linen shift and apron, a straw hat, covered and lined with black silk and trimmed with black gauze; and her common wearing apparel was a white waistcoat and an oinaburg petticoat. I suppose she will endeavor for Fredericksburg or Alexandria, as she made an attempt to get off about 18 months ago, was taken up on the road to Alexandria, and said she intended for Philadelphia. She is very handy, spins well, and has been used to both house and plantation work. SINAH, about 20 years of age, rather of a darker completion than Cate, has a sunken bumpy face, a very unbidding look, has a decay and holes in two of her upper foreteeth, a sulky ill natured countenance, well shaped, of the middle size, low forehead, and very bushy long hair; She took with her a pair of silk cuffs, some pieces of gauze, a white linen petticoat, a fine white shift, white linen enough for a shift and waistcoat, a black Virginia cloth petticoat, striped with white, a straw hat, covered and ltned with black silk and trimmed with black gauze; had on a black striped Virginia cloth ditto, which she wore under the other. She has been brought up in the house, is 2 a good seamstress, and spins watt. Whoever wm deHver them to me at my house, or secure them in any jail so that I get them again shall receive the above reward of fifty shillings for either, paid by Henry Lee Prince William County October 15, 1784 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 25 Oct 1784 TEN POUNDS REWARD - Ran away from the subscriber last spring two Slaves, viz. DICK (who sometimes catts himself Richard MervHe) a stout lofty Mulatto Fellow, of about 22 years of age, has large features and eyes, roguish down look, is artful and plausible and well acquainted in most parts of Virginia and Maryland, having formerly waited upon me. CLEM, a well set black Negro Lad, of about 19 years of age, has a remarkable large scar of a burn, which covers the whole of one of his knees. It is impossible to describe their dress, as I am told they have stolen a variety of clothes since their elopement. They were carried to the Eastern Shore by a bay craft, where Dick was employed stowing of vessels, and Clem sawing of shinge butts. I suspect they are still on the Eastern Shore, or on board some bay craft. The above reward wilt be given to any person who will deliver them to me, in Fairfax County, on Potomack River, or secure them in any goal, and give me notice of it so that I get them again, or Five pounds for either of them. George Mason, jun. Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 24 Nov 1784 TO BE SOLD - On Monday, the 27th of December next, at Westwood, in Prince William County the remainder of the personal estate of the late James Scott consisting of 13 or 14 Slaves, a quantity of corn and long forage, several articles of household furniture such as chairs, tables, bedsteads, and a large and neatpier glass. And on Thursday, the 30th of the same month, will be sold, at the plantation where Herman Utterback lives, in Fauquier County, a quantity of corn and long forage. Twelve months credit wilt be allowed for all sums above forty Shillings, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. T. Blackburn - Administrator November 24, 1784 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 9 Dec 1784 LANDED AT DUMFRIES - About 40 tons of PLASTER OF PARIS. As few people in the State are acquainted with its nature and qualities it may be necessary to inform such, that nothing is equal to it for plastering or covering houses, as also for stucco work, but of late more particularly valuable for manure, two bushels being found sufficient for an acre of land, and it serves to enrich the meanest soil; The effects of it in some parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland last year, are sufficient proofs of its value. - Apply to Mr. William Wilson, in Alexandria, or to the subscriber, in Dumfries. Alexander Campbell December 2, 1784 3 Virginia Journal & Alexandria Advertiser 9 Dec 1784 DUMFRIES ACADEMY - By order of the trustees for the Dumfries Academy this public notice is given, that the academy is opened by matters from the University of Great Britain, amply recommended, who propose to teach the Latin, Greek, and French Languages, Arithmetic, land surveying, bookkeeping, every other branch of Mathematics, and Natural Philosophy.