STOP SYPHAX! RUNAWAY, on the 11th inst. from my plantation on Banister River, in the county of Pittsylvania, SYPHAX , a likely negro man slave, about 28 years of age; he is a low well set fellow, has a very noted scar on one of his cheeks ; he is a very sensible, artful slave. I purchased him in the city of Richmond, at about 14 years old; he was raised in Black's estate, near Manchester, until I purchased him. I am informed by the said fellow Syphax, that his mother is living in Richmond, and lives to herself, as she hath hired herself from the person that she belongs to, which I suspect is to the said estate of Black, or some of that family. I have made use of him frequently as a travelling servant--has waited on me sundry times to Richmond, and it is to be supposed, has formed some connections there, which hath occasioned his elopement; he continued with me last winter a considerable time in that place, and no doubt will endeavor to get in the neighborhood or city as soon as he can. I will give a generous reward to any person delivering him to me, or securing him so that I get him. All masters of vessels are forewarned at their peril from carrying said fellow out of the state. WILLIAM CLARK. July 15th, 1799.