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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

I AND FOR SALE.-In pursuance of a decree Of the
~ Superior Court Of Chancery for the Richmond DIS
ict will be Sold the 2nd day of August next on the
premises, the TRACT OF LAND, which the late Mr.
Frederick Argyle resided upon credit of three annual
paymentsthe whole carrying interest from the 18th De
oember next at which time possession viii he given
with the privilege Of seeding crop of wheat FALL
deed OF trust will be required on the premiseS 10
cure the paymentof the purchase money.
This tract contains by estimation of land
large portion Of which is woads and good tobacco
land. 1t bounded on one side by Beayerdam Greek
which affords considerable quantity Of very valuable
sat land. II joins the tract OH which Gooehand court
house situated and is abont thirty miles from the City
Of Richmond in good neighbourhood and not more
than one and half miles from James R;isr. This land
Is OF very good quality and susceptible off high degree
OF Improvement. 1t will be sheWn by Mr. John Martin
residing on the premises or by myself, living in tile
neishbourhood. ISAAC CURD, Err.
Of Frederick Argyie, dec'd.
Goochland County, Jny .. i7.tds
The above sale is postponed until the 2st August
next in consequence Of the first notice having been
as long as the decree under which the land sold
requires should have heen on that day the sale will po
sitiyely take place on the premises.
I. cURD. Err. Of
r. 4TCfHr dcrid
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

(fLYMRRs COLUMBIAN PRINTING PRESs-The
~ Subscriber respectfully informs the Printers that
he has ade arrangements with Mr. George Clyncr tbs
Tginalnvenor Of the Columbian Printing Press for the
manufacture Of SAID Presses throughout the United States
All those that may favor him with their orders may de-
pend upon having them made in the best manner upon
reasonable terms with punctualitS and dispalch1t is
supeThnons to say any thing in favor Of the Columbian
Press, as those who have them acknowledge them
to ne far superior 10 any Presses yet invented
As many printesqre yet unacquaiuted with the priu
cg'e and composition Of said Press, twill be necessary
To yvea cursory description oft. FIRST the powers Of
said Press is combination OF levers which produce
power almost nd infRNH,H Secondly, II is composed
entirely Of cast and wrought iron the pztteH is Of iron
with complete surface. also the bed with these
surfaces which Hnchangeaile. it will produce i'm
pressOns far superior 10 that produced the
Presses, with labour to the Freshman and
sheet ofthe largest size is printed movement.
THOMAS BARNET.
T'HikadeLphia JtiHc "a. IL nm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

tT The ENQUIRER is published twice week, esne-
rally and three times week during the session Of the
SAFE Legsiatnre-Prce, the same as heretofore Five
Dollars per annum, payable advance. Notes OF Char
tered Banks (oaiyj will be received h payment. The
EDITOR will guarantee the safety of RENTING them by
mail the postage of all letters being paid by the wr-
tiers. . -
don Of the Editor until all arreaIages have been paid
r whoever will guarantee the payment OF nine papers
shaii receive tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
n One sqnare-firsf insertion, rs ceRts--e0ch
ffpadnce, so cents.
No advertisement inserted, until h has either been
paidJo assumed by person ia this city its
sHViYons.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

Treasury Department, June iIth, 1917.
NOTICE is hereby given-That at NEE
ting of the Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund. held on the 18th day of March, lSI7. it
entitlsd, an Act to provide for the r edo
ton Of the public debt" passed on the Sd day
of Mhrch, 1917, should be Carried into effect
as fT as the same might be practicable and
that I'm pursuance of the said resolution, Juli-
us Is cambridge, cashier Of the office Of dis
coust and deposit at Richmond. has been an.
Pohted agent under the superintendent of
The Secretary of the Treasury, TO make pur
chases of stock of the United States within the
limits, prescribed by law; and TO whom all per-
make application.
WILLIAM III. CRAWFORD.
Secretary offhe Treasury.
June 30. Iawt,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

yINHE subscriber has the pleasure announce 10 the
IL public that he has with q provided himself
with and strong carriages, and good gentle bor
SEES aud steady and experienced drivers for the Line
Stages 10 and from Richmond to HAMPTON.
He pledges himself that nothing shall at any time
wanting his part TO accommodate ladies and geatle
men, who may choose to travel on this route.
The Stage leaves Richmond every Monday, Wednesday
and Fridayarrves at Norfolk every Tuesday Thursday
and Saurday-leaves Norfolk every Monday, "wednesday
and Saurdayand arrives the first above named place
every Sunday, Tuesdsya and Thursday
RICHARD ALLEN.
williamsburg, JVIyll. 1896
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

" OANoKR NAvIGATION-on Saturday The 2sd d,y
Of August next the balance Of the Ors is The ,o
OF narssi.ies will DO sold at public auction.
Largely upwassof 100 bogsheads Of ODacce have been
Inspected at this pace-ss OF which have
oeen shipped and have arrived in perfect to smooth
water az the foot ofthe Great falls way,o Norfolk
Tot which have been ranpped from the Fails 10
ok aud arrived there safe and in GOOD order; the Ia
iantewi tahethe same direction in a very short time =
the Roanoke. 's'V VI
The terms ofsale win be made known on that day
- Jaiy ~. 5Ssss 20
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

AN AWAY from the subscriber, at Richmond, about
~ the LIST Of June last bright mulaito boy named
SAM (cals himself Sam Williams aged about years
about fleet or inches high. II is supposed he
obtained free papers and has game TO the North.
reward of One Hundred Dollars and all reasonable
expenses will be paidto any person, who spprehend
said negro ont OF the Stateor, Fifty Dollars f taken
within the State and deliver him to the subscriber in
New-Kent county, Va. or to Mr.. Benedict Crump, in
Richmond. EDWIN PARKE
July IL. 1880
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

A SNAIL PACKAGE OF PAPERS, confined in a piece
Ia Of an old newspaper with letter confined to it, di-
Tected to Huney Gayle Of Mathews county. lately
'deliveredto by Mr. Wm Wirt be conveyed Mr..
Gayle- have lost mslaid the papers. and will be
thankful to amy person who may find them,
them again 10 Mr. Wit. They can be Of 10 to any
person, except 10 Dir. Gayle.
JAMES II. ROY.
July 90 aI.2;s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01
Worthwhile. Jnlu IL.

TT,HIRTY DOLLARS REWARD Run away from the
IL Subscriber some time last summer, a negro man
named REUBEN, feet inches high--no particular
mark recoected, except his right hand, which
has been badly burnt
will give the above reward to person who will
deliver the said Negro me- him in Jail that
get him. JAMES WILLS, Sen.
Nelson June Is. n-3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

NOR SALE. That valuable farm about enc mile from
the Rowling Green in the county of Caroline ca led
HOMES QUARTER, containing between IL and
10000 acTesaboutI of cesredthose inclined TO pur
chase will give in their terms Col. A. Richie of Es
SEX by the LIST July stating the prices they are willing
to give and the terms Of paymenthey deseThese pro
positions will be acted on in July, by The subscriber
ARCH'D. X. RUFFIN,
HauSer-T otOn, Stokes
County, ~. c.
April 50 lOg-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

NIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Was stolen from the
subscriber, living Worthwhile Fauqmier county on
ned 10 be dappe grey ve years old this Spring. abou
10 hands inches HIGH in toleTable good ORDER fresh
shod PAGES trots aud oanters visible marx that
collected He was raised In Ohio, and rode by me as
saddle horse for about twelve months past The lock of
the stable door being broken and other circumstances
sale
will give the above reward to any person who will
apprehend the thief bring him toustice,
cure the Horse also, sothat get him again-or will
give 20 dollars If the Horses delivered to me alone
SAMUEL SHARP.
AInrrIsriLe LlI,, no.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01
june 90.
LANDS To LEASE on RENT.

LANDS To LEASE OR RENT.
VIE subscriber wishes to lease rent the following
u Tracts Of Land viz:
One tract IN the county of Amherst containing a6S a.
efes, orsery called the Mine, and laterIy the Folly
tract " IS within is miles Of Lynchburg and be;w cen
q and S OF James River
one other tract Tin the county, Of 400 acres
within one mile OF James River, and about Is from,
LyhchbuTg-on this land there is inexhaustible QUAR-
ny oil line stone, from which every Heretofore in
possession OF H. has derived handsome revenue.
And one other tract in the county of Albemarle within
miles OF Charlottesville, corta ming 500 acres
On each Of the above there sufficient quaint
Vof open land for the cultivation Of gran-nost Of thai
which 10 clear, is fine tobacco land.
The following tracts entirely in weeds and will he
49,
One Tract in the county Of Amherst within one mile
and hall ofJames River and 1s of LyncEburg conaine
ing 1000 acres on which intend to maketwo Settlements
The timber this land is Of great value and under
CERTAIN restrictions shall be the disposal of the ten
ant. - " 49,
One other tract in the county Of Amherst on the To-
baeco Row Mountain, containing 900 acres.
IwoTacfs in the county Of Bedford, within or miles
OF James yeT-one containing $780, and other sc a.
.res.
Az Of the above woodland, except that on the Tobac
co-ROW Mountain lays well the soil is rich and well a
disposed 20 rent any of the above land in Amhert will
applyt Mr.. Daniel Cheltwood, of that county.
Thomas w. Gosch, of AlbemaTe, will dispose Of the
and in that countyand AbneT Christian that Bed
iord-or, in reference TO any OF IT, application will be
mace to the subscriber in Richmond.
Juys. isst
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

AND AGENCY.-A. LATHAM, Of CbiIicotbe 10bio !
VIII transact any agency business respecting lands h,
W quarter OF the counryas purchasing entering sci.
s paying over taxes, giving information as to lis 81
tuattOn, quality, &C. " 81
ses PlsbuTy, Esq. Petersburg; Charles Mitehei pc
naIunore Charles Charncey, Esq Philadelphia D. W
1Lacke and Thomas pessenden Esqrs. New-York Geo
JRyy ~. ora.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01
TREASURY OFFICE, JULY alst, 1917,

u XIst,
conformity with the provisions Of an Act Of Assem-
by passed the LIST day Of February. 1914 entitled
An Act autbofisina loan for the NJ the Common
wealth Of not exceeding seven hundred and INV
Thousand also, Of orc other passed the
zn DAY February, 1910 entitled An Act appTopria
tat the undersigned Commissioners Of the Sinkiup
Fund win Friday the 2st day Of October next he
pared 70 redeem many Certificates Of he Public Debt
issued to the Bank Virginia and faners Bank Of Viz
gna, ageeaby the terms OF tie SCI frst above reel
I'D As will amount 10 the sum Of F9fsfvo Thousand
Dollars.
j. PRESTON, TreasRrcr.
). BURFOOT, HWdifOr.
InlY %. 2ataIO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

THE above Lue of Stages starts from and arrives at
the Union Hotel, in Richmond, kept by
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

b1NOR SALE-A very valuable TRACT OF LAND.
containing about 32l acres, within about mile and
hall of the Brook T6rerH aud handsomely situated, In
healthy and agreeable neghhprhood. part of this
Land is than half oft is in wood and
the greater part Of that, UGLndbie Timber. There is al
SO this Land, fine spring of excellent water. These
advantages with that ola good road TO the city Rich
moId) make this very desirable Tract Of Land and
worth the attention those DESTROYS of yestng money in
real estate.
For TERMS, which will be very accommodating, APP
ply TO Mr.. J. owen, at the Brooke Tavern. or to
Moncare, Robinson s. PLeasarts.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

TTNo JoURNEYMEN TAIL@RS.-The subscribers wish
u to employ five steady and good worknen, to whom
constant employment aud good accommodation will be
given. CAMPBELL & STEVENS,
Lyachburg, Jnly I. 1877
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

"A PETITION viii be prssentea % next General 10
senbly q Nrgiuis, f0fthe passage " Law author
sing the erection Of Dam, nine feet high from the com
moo saIace 9th water Dan River from my and
(opPosue The town Of Hasees) The laud Of samuel
IRVINE on toe opposite shore, With sufficient iock gatea for
me purpose Of navgaon and slopes for the passage II
hs-wbicb Dam Is intended for the purposeo OF wogsa
manufacturing ard Zria mills.
Iuly2o. 49,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

A DvERTISEMENT.-TheS Subscriber contempiates Al
~ present, that the close OF the General As.
sembly Of Virginia. settle himself either in the city
Richmond the borough Of Norfolk in consequence
which, he offers, at private SALE the following property
10 wit:
The situation at which beresdes, well known, and dis
hDgnshed by the name Of the Cross Keys in the county
OF southampton. This situation is very pleasant and
desirable one The improvements large two story
new brick dwelling house. with three and pas
sage below and four rooms above stairs all finished in
tie best manner brick store house sufficiently
pacious for any country business doing
business not surpassed by any in the lower country,
large coton-macbine house. wih excellent machine
therein Stables carriage house, and all other useful
hoses The tract contains about 400 acres and is equal
TO any land inthe neighborhood
Two LOTS in the town of Befeld, in the county Of
dreensviIs. On Of them, is large westory
house. at present 10 the occupancy of MeSsrs Hobbs &
Bailey ON the other Lot private dwelling house. with
rooms below stairs, Kitchen, &c.
And, Mondaythe Sd day Of November next, he will
SELL at public sale for ready money IL Is likely Vir
gina born SLAVES withthecTop then made, stock, &c.
&c.
The terms for the property in Beled and this situa
ton, shall be accommodating say liberal credit-and
possession given the LIST day of December next-Any
wishing view the Lots the Terms will
make application to Doct. Robert B. Stark
Robinson. Esq. i'll Beldeld the Subscriber at the
Cross Keys. BENJ. w. JOHNSTON.
IdU 6. llS-T
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

II The Editors of the National ntelligenceT wash.
iugton land Beacon Norfolk will insert twice
week for four weeks and forward their
| this Office for payment.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

TWENTY DOLLARS REwARD.-Ran away fIom the
subscriber, about the 18th Of April last. negro man.
NED, 10 90 years about feet 6inches high stont
made, yellow complexion, (hough mulatto with
scar on one side Of his face, produced by burn which
nasa small bunch of hair grown it, speaks SOFT and
had on when he left home oznaburgs shirt and
nowsers, the other part of his apparel known. is
believed, that he is working in boat James Riv-
er, or lurking about the City of Richmond he
Ken mp at the Locks few weeks ago. from whence he
capped.
Any person that will deliver him to me- in Climber
land, Robert K. Dabney, in Richmond secure him
in JAIL so that get him. shall receive the above reward
with all reasonable charges.
CHARLES wooDsoN.
x
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

NOfICR.--The Assignees Of Wight Y Harris having
been furnished with Funds, ready 10 pay The re-
naming three bs Of The balance Of the debts which
mainsd unpaid afer the 6ua dividend u said Estate.
they are also furnished with funds Tor the payment 81 lie
BALANCE Of the debts proved against ez. L. wight indvd
nally Apply az the countng-fiouse " JOSEPH
MARK. Jane 6. 9-G
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

(fITY or RiCHMoND-ln pursuance OF a Resolution
~ passed Ivy the Common Hall the said City on the
goth July, 1917, NOTICE is hereby given that the said
Comnon-iIall will proceed. at their meeting in Septcn-
Der next which will he the 80 Monday in that month
TO appointa Principal Engineer for the said City.
Juy25. ast9Ms
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

To tHf HdHilrerS Of NnfUTrI Turi0fiIV.
TIVE informs the public that on
the 22d OF August next he will illuminate U9er Iaue
in Augusta county, Va from the hour Of ten O'Clock I'LL
the honr oftbree the sfternoou-and particularly re.
quests those who wish 10 take good view Of the
greatest Natural Curosites IN this country to attend
u will he attended with considerable expcnse and
mott often repeated. The Cave has upwards of 20 diff
feren apartments, ~ vaous sizes. frsm 90 10 300 feet
in length, hney varegated with spars Of different de-
scrpons-some hanging like curtains with folds others
formed in nassy pillars reaching 20 the ceilngtO
Immense heights others, hanging like cices Of various
sizes and shapes
The subscriber fsters himself that those who will he
al the trouble 10 view that day win be generally well
vlrssedand assures them that every thing bis power
shall be done to accommodate them.
HENRY v. BINGHAM.
Juy % o9os
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

ENOR SALE.-Iwii sell on very accommodating terms
the TR1CT or L4ND whereeu nov reside
containing three thousand living in the lower end
~ Nelson County, about three miles from James River.
u IS particularly adapted to the culture Of Tobacco and
vrain-is uncotnmouly weiltmbercd and watercd. and
has twoexcelentmiN seats omit It win be sold entire
oIdiydcdto suit purchasers. Persons inclined pUr
chase, are Invited 70 call aud examine t.
kORBORNE THOMAS.
Juneio. IO-sm.
& me CENT BBWARD-foY JoScph TYLER. an an
prentice boy, who away from the Subscriber IN
H!r last He 10 ahOu seventeen yeaIs old Of dark
psNion, DARK hair and dark eyes.
WIZ pay the above reward to any person, who viii de-
'"e'sa'd boy at NJ farm, in rluyanna county.
JAMES cURRiN.
guy 70 23-st
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

I ANDs AND LOTS FOR s.LE.-Ihe subscTibrr H. au-
thorisedby william c. Williams Esq to dispose Of
the following property, vi, -
LOT No. aso In the City of Richmond, with the dwell
hnghonse and Improvements thereon.
Part OF Lot No. 57i, in the City of Richmond with the
dweng house and Improvements thereon lately occupi
cd by Mr.. Burwell.
-Four acres ofmeadow Land on the Rum the Poor
house, In Richmond adjoining Fasbcnder.
Four Lots in Duvals Addition to the CITY of Rich
mond-Nos. 1885, PSI 20i and 265-
And the Estate on James River in the county of Gooc-
Iand about two miles above the court house. commonly
known fy the name af Little Creek
The terms may be known upon application the sub.
scirbef, vir in Fredericksburg, Thomas Taylor
ESQ. IL Rc. .nond. JOHN W. GREEN
JuiJ IS. ar,f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

JAMES RIVER LAND FOR sALE-The subscriber
~ having concluded to sell his Tract Of Land to
bic nm To go more extensively into the mercantile line
the ensuing FAIL will offer for sale his land in the county
OF POwhataii conta lining acres by survey made in
lslI--situaed Immediately James River, mile be-
low Fine Mills two above Jude's Ferry two from Wood
berry Mills and eight from Powhatan Courthouse-hav
ing the necessary houses for small family and many
springs of excellent water.
The above property be sold privately by applying
the subscriberif not, will be offered public
Friday the 9Th day Of August next before the front
door of the Bell Tavern, in the City of Richmond.
Terms made known by the subscriber, living at Fine
creek Mills, powbsan county, or In the City of Rich
Those wishing to view the land. will apply the SUBJ
scrlber ROBERT PLEASANTS.
VANCEY's MILLS, Sc.-Ths valuable estate lies in
Albemarle County, ON the main road from Char
loesville to Stannton about miles from Rock fish Gap
and 10 from James Rver-the situation beautiful and
healthy.The Tract al Land contains acres equal in
quality TO any tue county, part of which is wen
IN Glover. The Improvements are, brick Dwelling
House, stories high, 40 by 49, with Cellar the whole
size Of the house, MiiLouse, three high (the
INST, s,one) 50 by 34two pair stones well fxed with
GatiIess and Evans improvements on stream that ns
yer fails Ii Is well known this Mill equal 10 any in
tne state for making good Flour Dtilery, with three
stns, nashtnbs, &C. MaltHouse which is attached
Store and Counting House, two Stables weIIfnished
with 81 stalls eyerseers Honse, Kitchen Smoke House
MIXERS House, Coopers House and Shop Backsmith's
House aud Shop, Ice House, Barns, &C. &c The most
OF these Houses ATE and built of the best erals
lhere IS an excellent little Farm adjoining that can be
purchased. And the purchaser may he Recommended
win an excellent Dstiler, Shoemaker and Blacksmith
upon reasonable terms.
Gentlemen at distance are referred TO James Hen
derson, Esq. of Williamsburg, Charles whtock ESQ
ana EDMUND Anderson, ofthe house Of ID. & z. Ander
son. Richmond, Capt. Wm n. SpiilSr of King william
Capt Benz. Oliver, OF Hanover, and Thomas Taylor of
Richmond, who are fully authorized SELL and by whom
the terms will be made known.
CHARLES YANcEY.
H' The Editors of the Virginia Patriot Norfolk Her
aid Fredericksburg Herald and National InteiVencer
WIZ please publish the above six times, and transmit
May 30. Tiff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

EI .tS,, sPiNGS, Montgomery County, Ta.-Ihe
e. ~, lenders his grateful thanks his rieads
c hntIai announcement offered i'm during the ti,ns
ne AMENDED to this establishment and afoTs them tha,
ns "l enihgthe approaching season again take mo-,
ne management and directi thereof and pcd0
that ne viii do all in his power 10 render The
tS OF tAoe who may visit him agreeable asossibje
ioWose whohav made Of this valuable water r. IL
deemed useless to say any thinr-to Others n ~ n
thoush necessary THAI they should make fair trial ~
IT, TO be pleased with Its effects wa "
fits, CHARLES TAYLOR
10y his IQtIfAa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

NIFTY DOLLARS REwARD.-Ran away from the
subscriber At Williamsburg, about the first of the
present month young negro man by the of DICK
sometimes calls himself Richard PreSton-he is taw-
ny copiected fellow. with remarkable black spot
one side Of his face bow eggedone of his legs
more crooked than the other short hair which keeps
well coinbed he had caret eoloured aud panta
looms the coat made long aud fashionable pair new
boots ne had sundry other clothing not recollected
Tins fellow Is generally own, as lac has been
toned to waiting in public bouse in this place and
Richmond in the Eage.Tavern when kept by Mr. Mosby
to whom hired him. He has father living in Rich.
mond, who calls himself Billy Preston, who formerly
belonged TO Col. VIM. Fnney.
will give the above reward IL apprebended fths
state, or Is dollars II taken within this and
IN jan, SO that get him agan-And hereby forwarn all
owners and masters of vessels receiving employ
ing on board of their vessels the said fellow Dick under
the penalty ofthe law. JOHN COKE
July rs. 23st.