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Runaways. --The following named slaves left the Piedmont Railroad, at Danville, and are now at large. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, if taken in the State, or $500 taken in another State, or a liberal reward if delivered in any jail where they can be secured: Isaiah left on August 1stDanville, if taken in the State, or $500 taken in another State, or a liberal reward if delivered in any jail where they can be secured: Isaiah left on August 1st; calls himself Isaiah Fanton. Anderson left on August 3d. Willis left on the 6th of August; calls himself Willis Hunter; is light brown, spare made, and speaks quick when spoken to. George left on the 6th of August; calls himself George Taylor. Richard left on the 24th of August; calls himself Richard Tw an; rge Selden, recently owned by Wm. Warwark, Macon P. O., Powhatan; navel slightly enlarged. The above slaves having been recently purchased in Richmond, a more particular description will be given as soon as their original owners can be heard from. E. D. Wilburn, Sup't Section Piedmont Railroad, au 26--ts At Danville.
Runaways. --The following named Slaves left the Piedmont Railroad at Danville, on the 28th August: Davy--5 feet 2½ inches high, yellow, hazel eyes right arm has been broken, about 30 years old.--Bought of Wm. Borahan, of Southampton county, Va. Tom--5 feet 6 inches high, yellow, black eyes, scar over the right eye, Hired of Jesse Brown, Griffin co., N. C. A reward of $25 each for Davy and Tom will be paid, if taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, and delivered to me at Danville; and the legal reward for Thacker. E. B. Welburn, Superintendent First Division Piedmont se 2--ts Railroad at Danville. Hired of Jesse Brown, Griffin co., N. C. A reward of $25 each for Davy and Tom will be paid, if taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, and delivered to me at Danville; and the legal reward for Thacker. E. B. Welburn, Superintendent First Division Piedmont se 2--ts Railroad at Danville.
Small pox in Danville. --The small pox has made its appearance in the military hospitals in Danville. Four cases have occurred there, of which only one has died. Prompt and energetic measures have been taken to prevent the further spread of the loathsome disease. Small pox in Danville. --The small pox has made its appearance in the military hospitals in Danville. Four cases have occurred there, of which only one has died. Prompt and energetic measures have been taken to prevent the further spread of the loathsome disease.
Twenty five dollars reward. --Ranaway from the Piedmont Railroad Company, on Sunday night, October 5th, a Negro man named Wilson Hill, 5 feet 7 inches high, black, with black eyes, has a scar on the left elbow, large mouth, low forehead, about 35 years old, and formerly belonged to Mr. A. Thweatt, of Dinwiddie county. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me, if taken within the State, and $50 if taken in another State. E. D. Wilburn, Supt. 1st Division Piedmont R. R. Co., oc 7--ts Danville, Va.
5 feet 2½ inches high, dark brown color, eyes black, aged 18, scar across the right arm, below the elbow. Bought of William Allen, Surrey county, Va. The above mentioned negroes ranaway from the service of the Piedmont Railroad Company, at Danville, between the 4th and 24th of September. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, Va., it taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, or a liberal reward if placed in any jail where they can be securee right arm, below the elbow. Bought of William Allen, Surrey county, Va. The above mentioned negroes ranaway from the service of the Piedmont Railroad Company, at Danville, between the 4th and 24th of September. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, Va., it taken within the State, and $50 each if taken in another State, or a liberal reward if placed in any jail where they can be secured. E. D. Wilburn, Sup't 1st Division Piedmont Railroad. oc 2--ts
The Legislature. In the Senate, yesterday, the bill to amend the charter of the town of Danville was taken up and passed. A communication was received from the Governor, transmitting a letter from the President, relative to the arrest by the enemy of Messrs. Small and Harrison, members of the General Assembly. The letter expressed the hope of obtaining their release at an early day. The bill authorizing the Governor to dismiss militia officers, in certain cases, was taken up and hem, it would appear invidious to pass the resolution under consideration. The Senate then adjourned to the first Wednesday in January, 1863. In the House, the following bills were passed:--House bill amending the charter of the town of Danville; Senate bill amending an act requiring any person taking out a license to take an oath not to pass small notes; (It absolves the applicant for a license from taking the oath, when the commissioner assesses him at four times the amount of his ass
Runaways. --The following slaves ran away from the Piedmont Railroad, at Danville, on the 3rd inst.: Henry; black, about 35 years old, has several whip marks — was recently bought of John King, of North Carolina. Spencer — hired of David Hotly, Chowan county, North Carolina. Joe and Tom — hired of Mr. Roberts, Joe and Tom — hired of Mr. Roberts, Gates county, North Carolina. A reward of $25 will be paid for Henry if taken within the State, or $50 if taken in another State, and the legal reward for the hirelings upon delivery to me at Danville. E. D. Wilburn; Sup't first section Piedmont R. R., se 8--ts Danville, Va. Joe and Tom — hired of Mr. Roberts, Gates county, North Carolina. A reward of $25 will be paid for Henry if taken within the State, or $50 if taken in another State, and the legal reward for the hirelings upon delivery to me at Danville. E. D. Wilburn; Sup't first section Piedmont R. R., se 8--ts Danville, Va