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One hundred Dollars reward.

--Runaway from the subscriber, in the city of Richmond on the night of the 15th instant, two Negro men;

John Brown--30 years old, black, one eyed, near 6 feet high, weighs 170 pounds, well formed; was purchased from Mrs. Hannah near Charlestown. Va. Had on drab coat and pants, new shoes. The other named

Joe love--18 years old, brown skin, about 5 feet 4 inches high. Had on dark cotton coat and pants, with stripes up the legs. Was raised in N. Carolina. No doubt they will try to get back to Charlestown.

I will give $50 for the apprehension of either, or $100 for both, confined in any jail so I can get them John B. Davis.

oc 17--6t* Richmond, Va.

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