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John Taliaferro (search for this): article 1
named Jim and Eden. Jim is nearly black, 22 years of age, of medium height, and spare, is smart and brisk in his movements, and polite, having been accustomed to waiting on officers in the army and management of horses, and is also a good hand on a farm. Ellen is 24 or 23 years of age, of bright brown color, well formed, but low is stature, full head of hair, good set of teeth, and has been accustomed to washing and ironing, and waiting on ladies. These slaves were purchased me from Mr John Taliaferro, near Oranges C H. Va, where they were raised, and may be attempting to get back in that direction, or are trying to make their escape to the lines of the Yankees in some other direction. I will give the above reward of $500 for both, or $250 for either of them if confined in any jail in the State, so that I get them, or delivered in this city to Lea & Bowmen or to Jos P Winston, near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va, where the above reward will be paid by Sir Winston, or if here by me.
William Winston Jones (search for this): article 1
ack, 22 years of age, of medium height, and spare, is smart and brisk in his movements, and polite, having been accustomed to waiting on officers in the army and management of horses, and is also a good hand on a farm. Ellen is 24 or 23 years of age, of bright brown color, well formed, but low is stature, full head of hair, good set of teeth, and has been accustomed to washing and ironing, and waiting on ladies. These slaves were purchased me from Mr John Taliaferro, near Oranges C H. Va, where they were raised, and may be attempting to get back in that direction, or are trying to make their escape to the lines of the Yankees in some other direction. I will give the above reward of $500 for both, or $250 for either of them if confined in any jail in the State, so that I get them, or delivered in this city to Lea & Bowmen or to Jos P Winston, near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va, where the above reward will be paid by Sir Winston, or if here by me. Wm. Winston Jones. my 4--W&54w*
H. Va (search for this): article 1
early black, 22 years of age, of medium height, and spare, is smart and brisk in his movements, and polite, having been accustomed to waiting on officers in the army and management of horses, and is also a good hand on a farm. Ellen is 24 or 23 years of age, of bright brown color, well formed, but low is stature, full head of hair, good set of teeth, and has been accustomed to washing and ironing, and waiting on ladies. These slaves were purchased me from Mr John Taliaferro, near Oranges C H. Va, where they were raised, and may be attempting to get back in that direction, or are trying to make their escape to the lines of the Yankees in some other direction. I will give the above reward of $500 for both, or $250 for either of them if confined in any jail in the State, so that I get them, or delivered in this city to Lea & Bowmen or to Jos P Winston, near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va, where the above reward will be paid by Sir Winston, or if here by me. Wm. Winston Jones. my 4-
Bedford County (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
Five hundred dollars reward. --Ran away from Mr Joseph P Winston, residing near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va, on the night of the fight, two slaves, named Jim and Eden. Jim is nearly black, 22 years of age, of medium height, and spare, is smart and brisk in his movements, and polite, having been accustomed to waiting on officers in the army and management of horses, and is also a good hand on a farm. Ellen is 24 or 23 years of age, of bright brown color, well formed, but low is staturee they were raised, and may be attempting to get back in that direction, or are trying to make their escape to the lines of the Yankees in some other direction. I will give the above reward of $500 for both, or $250 for either of them if confined in any jail in the State, so that I get them, or delivered in this city to Lea & Bowmen or to Jos P Winston, near Liberty, in Bedford county, Va, where the above reward will be paid by Sir Winston, or if here by me. Wm. Winston Jones. my 4--W&54w*
Tyler (search for this): article 10
lar notes, which was all that was asked for them. As he was walking off, Staples called to him and said, "There are only $16 here, you own me four more," Seeing Mr. Tyler, the clerk of the market, standing by, he (Davis) requested him to count the money, when that gentleman, as he thought, very reluctantly replied that there was $h the remark, "You have taken the advantage of me," at the same time tearing up the notes and throwing them under his feet.--For the defence, officer Griffin and Mr. Tyler, the clerk of the market, testified that Staples had proclaimed it in Davis's presence that he could received nothing for his fish but the new issue. Davis tookthen told him he could not take the fives for more than four dollars each. Upon D. Insisting that he had paid $20, S. remarked that he would be governed by what Mr. Tyler would say. Davis then asked Mr. T. to count it, and that gentleman decided that the face of the notes represented $20. Davis then took the notes and threw them t
Griffin (search for this): article 10
Staples called to him and said, "There are only $16 here, you own me four more," Seeing Mr. Tyler, the clerk of the market, standing by, he (Davis) requested him to count the money, when that gentleman, as he thought, very reluctantly replied that there was $20. On again starting off with the fish in his possession, Staples accosted him (Davis) with the remark, "You have taken the advantage of me," at the same time tearing up the notes and throwing them under his feet.--For the defence, officer Griffin and Mr. Tyler, the clerk of the market, testified that Staples had proclaimed it in Davis's presence that he could received nothing for his fish but the new issue. Davis took a bunch of fish from his (S.'s) cart and inquired the price. "Twenty dollars," was the reply, whereupon D. put down four $5 bills. Staples then told him he could not take the fives for more than four dollars each. Upon D. Insisting that he had paid $20, S. remarked that he would be governed by what Mr. Tyler wou
Gary (search for this): article 10
ed by what Mr. Tyler would say. Davis then asked Mr. T. to count it, and that gentleman decided that the face of the notes represented $20. Davis then took the notes and threw them towards Staples, whereupon he picked them up and tore them to pieces, remarking at the same time that if Mr. D. desired to take advantage of him, he (S) could not help himself. The Mayor dismissed the accused, not deeming the evidence sufficient to justify his punishment. Solomon D. Jackson, a free negro, was charged with assaulting and attempting to kill Patrick Tierney with an axe. The complainant falling to appear, the case was continued. The charge against Jordan, slave of R. O. Gary, of stealing two pairs of shoes, not being sustained, he was discharged. The charge against Robert C. Wyatt, of buying shad in the Second Market to sell again, not being proven, the accused was discharged. Vincent Lucas was fined $5 for permitting his son to engage in a rock battle in the street.
Jordan (search for this): article 10
ed by what Mr. Tyler would say. Davis then asked Mr. T. to count it, and that gentleman decided that the face of the notes represented $20. Davis then took the notes and threw them towards Staples, whereupon he picked them up and tore them to pieces, remarking at the same time that if Mr. D. desired to take advantage of him, he (S) could not help himself. The Mayor dismissed the accused, not deeming the evidence sufficient to justify his punishment. Solomon D. Jackson, a free negro, was charged with assaulting and attempting to kill Patrick Tierney with an axe. The complainant falling to appear, the case was continued. The charge against Jordan, slave of R. O. Gary, of stealing two pairs of shoes, not being sustained, he was discharged. The charge against Robert C. Wyatt, of buying shad in the Second Market to sell again, not being proven, the accused was discharged. Vincent Lucas was fined $5 for permitting his son to engage in a rock battle in the street.
Lyons (search for this): article 10
fice and presented the claim. While he was counting out the money, Irvin signed the name of George W. Finley to the receipt for the amount which the order called for. The accused was sent on for further trial, and remanded to prison till such time as his case will be taken up.--[This charge was heard by the Mayor some time ago, and Irvin was remanded thereon for examination before the Hustings Court, on the ground of obtaining money under false pretences. When the party was taken before Judge Lyons for final trial, however, that learned functionary differed with the Mayor as to the nature of the offence which the prisoner had committed, and referred it back to His Honor for re-examination. The Mayor's decision yesterday agrees with what Judge L. thought should be the charge against the prisoner.] Augustus Staples, a free negro fishmonger in the Second Market, was charged with using insolent language, on Monday morning, towards Benjamin Davis. The complainant testified that he
November 26th, 1863 AD (search for this): article 10
Mayor's Court. --The following is a summary of the business transacted in this Court yesterday: James M. D. Irvin was charged with feloniously forging the name of George W. Finley, on the 26th November, 1863, and thereby obtaining $103.20 from Capt. John H. Wayt, paymaster at the C. S. commutation office. Capt. Wayt testified that on the day above mentioned the prisoner called at his office and presented the claim. While he was counting out the money, Irvin signed the name of George W. Finley to the receipt for the amount which the order called for. The accused was sent on for further trial, and remanded to prison till such time as his case will be taken up.--[This charge was heard by the Mayor some time ago, and Irvin was remanded thereon for examination before the Hustings Court, on the ground of obtaining money under false pretences. When the party was taken before Judge Lyons for final trial, however, that learned functionary differed with the Mayor as to the nature o
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