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upon Macy Of their dead and dying COM
rades, that the light brigade established
itself on the opposite side Of the stream.
when once there, however, every
thing else appeared easy. Wheeling off
to the right and left of the road, they
dashedinto the thiclSet, and quickly clear
ed it of the American skirmishers, who
falling back with precipitation upon the
first line, threw it into disorder before it
had fired shot. The consequence was,
that our troops had scarcely shewn them
selves when the whole of that line gave
way and fled in the greatest confusion,
leaving the two guns upon the road in
possession of the victors.
"But here it must be confessed that
the light brigade was guilty of impru-
dence. Instead of pausing till the rest
OF the army came up, they lightened
themselves by throwing away their KNAPP
sacks and haversacks; and, extending
their ranks so as to show an equal front
with the enemy, pushed on to the attack
OF the second line The Americans.
however saw their weakness, and stood
flrm; and having the whole of their ar
tillery, with the exception Of those cap
tured on the road, and the greater part
of their infantry, in this line, they first
checked the ardeur of the assailants by
heavy fire, and then, in their turn, adj
vanced to recover the ground which was
lost. Against this charge the extended
line of the British troops would not per-
nit them to offer any eGeetual resist
ance, and they were accordingly borne
back to the very thicket upon the riv-
er's brink, where they maintained them
selves with determined obstinacy, repei-
ling all attempts to drive them through
it; and frequently following, to within
short distance of the cannon's mouth.
such parts of the enemy's line as gave
way.
6 In this state the acticn continued till
the second brigade had likewise crossed,
and formed upon the right bank of the
river, when the 44th regiment moving
to the right, driving in the skirmishers,
debouched upon the left flank of the A.
mericans, and completely turned it. In
that quarter, therefore. the battle was
won because the new miEtia-men, who
were stationed there as being the least
assailable point, when once broken, could
not be rallied. But on their right, the
enemy still kept their ground with
much resolution; nor was it till the arri-
vai of the 4th regiment, and the advance
of the British forces in firm array to the
charge, that they began to waver: Then
indeed, seeing their left in fall flight,
and the 44th getting in theiY rear, they
lost all order, and dispersed, leaving
clouds of rihemen to- cover their re-
treat, and fastened to conceal themselves
in the woods, where it would have been
in vain to follow them. The rout was
now general throughout the whole line.
The reserve, which ought to have sup
ported the main body, fled as soon as
those in its front began to give way and
the cavalry, instead of charging the
British troops, now scattered in pursuit,
turned their horses heads, and galloped
off, leaving them in undisputed posses
sion of the field, and of ten cut of the
twenty pieces Of artillery.
To be continated.I
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The following singular annunciation of a
marriage, which we copy from South-Caro-
Ina paperyis probably Intended as satire up
on the practice, so common in the southern pa
pers, OF afhxing the epithets {" amiable, . ac-
complished, J" beautiful, % :" elegant.n &c. tu
the names of ladies whose marriages are an
nounced. --salem Reg.
:, .dd'ried-ln Columbia, Is. c. by E. H.
maScy, Esq. the Hon. John r. Davis, late a.
drummer in the British army, TO the wof,tll,y
beautiful and distressingIy accomplished Miss
Hannah Loveitt, of the Rocky Branch Rept.b-
HEX.
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knot, his feelings caused hirA tc per-
form the ungrateful task rather awk-
wardly. Castillano directed him in
what manner to fix ii, so as to take
better effect, and then pointing to his
own neck, gave the same direction for
himself!
Expectation was somewhat disap-
pointed by the taciturnity Of the pris-
oners on the day of execution. 1t was
thought they would have made some con-
fession or publick declaration respect
ing the murder before they were turned
of. Castillano spoke few words,
which, however, in consequence of the
crowd, could only be heard by very
few, and but imperfectly understood by
those who did hear. A gentleman who
stood near him, took minute Of this
short address, the intention in deliver
ing which seems to have been to inn
press the spectators with a belief of
his being innocent of the murder of
Lagoardette-the following is the sub
stance of it -
+" wish to make declaration for
the publick--l know that am to die
! know that | cannot be pardoned here
know that although am now alive,
am dead | die innocent of this mans
death : put my trust in God, who can
pardon me. ! forgive every body-I
die in peace : Good bye, all TIP
Garcia, during the period of his con-
finement drew up voluminous state
ment in writing, to be published: after
his death, whichis now in the press, and
will speedily be published Of the ma
ture of it we know nOthing-but are
informed THAI it contains information of
considerable interest and Importance
Castillano has also left several MSS.
which will appear along with those Of
Garcia.
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Worcester, IS.
Probate-odice, May II, 1921.
10 the Heirs Of ELrzARErH STRATToN, late
ofAthol, IN said County, and to ali 9TH
ers concerned in the Estate of SAID
deceased, GREETING.
VOU are hereby cited to ap-
M pear (f you see fly at the Court OF
Probate to be holden at Worcester, in said
County, on the first Tuesday in July next. az
ten Of the clock, before noon, to show cause
why the instruments, which purport to be the.
last VIII and Codicil of said deceased, should
not be allowed and you will be heard there.
on. NATHL. PAINE, J. Probute.
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As the moving season is approaching, the
following information may not be uninteresting
to the farmer
1t is customary in many places to use thin
piece OF board, with sort of handle, the blade.
covered with sand or some other substance, for
the purpose of sharpening soythes in the field.
It is commonly called rife.---Take your ri-
fe, If you have one, and scrape off the sand.
grease it well, and then rub on it a small guam.
tity of the white oxyde of tin, commonly call
e q flour OF putty. An ounce of it may be had
at the druggists for as mall sum; and it is be-
lieVed to be the best substance for sharpening
scythes yet discovered. 1t is frequently made
from the dross of mixture of block tin and
lead, and may generally be had of the pewter
ers. 1t has been used in some parts Of the
country for forty orfifty years, for similar pur-
poses, but the fact is not generally known.
A FARMER.
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Worcester, IS.
Probate-ofice, June S, 1921.
TO the Heirs Of NATHAN HAMILTON. late of
Brooktield, IN said County, deceased.
and to all Others concerned "a The Estate
Of said deceased, GRrrrrNc
VOU are hereby cited to ap-.
Il pear Gf yours see fit) at the Court Of Pro-
bate to be holden at Worcester, in said Coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in July next. at one
OF the clock, after noon, to show cause whv
the Accounts of the Administration of said
Estate should not be allowed; !. and you will be
heard thereon.
NATHL. PAINE, J. Prob.
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LAVE FROM CnRRACnA

New YoRK, Dec 2i.-By the brig Hippo
menes, Bourne, from Curacao, we received
file of tho Curacao COursnt to- the LIST inst.
from which we have sketcbed the following
intelligence
The Curacao Courant of December LIST,
contains proclamation Of the Governor of
Curacao and its dependencies, Bonaire and
Arabia, which declares that hereafter no prI-
VaieeF, letter of Darque, or any such vessel
whatever belonging TO any power shall be
allowed within the waters and jurisdictions
of The islands under bis jurisdiction to modest
or take any vessel under neutral coors be-
longing 70 the inhabitants Of a power, or
coming from places with which the kingdom
Of the Netherlands is not at war, much less
with vessels under the Dutch dag, under the
sum of fifteen hundred pieces of Eight
Fhc captains of priyateers, SC. 30 be iupri
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Latest from the Spanish Main.


NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-,Fhe Brig Hippo
menes, Captain Bourne, arrived last evening
from Curracoa, whence she sailed on the Gin
INST. By this arrival we have accounts from
Forto CavelIo to the 23d ult which represent
the affairs al that place as in wretched con
dillon The Royalists were unable TO obtain
any fresh provisions from the interior. in con
sequence of the numerous scouting parties of
Patriots, which daily appeared in Sight of the
cny.-The numerous captures by privatecrs
fitted out there, had, however, so augmented
their stock of provisions, that they would pro-
badly be enabled TO hold out for six mouths.
The destruction of the outer Notifications had
Afforded them materials for terrifying the in.
ncr' All the privateers had been hauled up
IN consequence of report that an American
anu English squadron had arrived at StTho-
mas III pursuit of picaroOns.
The American schooner Union and English
cutter ArdeBt, bad been captured, seat into
Porto CavelIO and condemned, aud The crews
treated in a most shameful manncr The
Union was bound from ST. Barts, 10 Currd-
Goa.
The British frlgatc Falmouth, Capt Pur-
cell, had been oil the harbor, and demanded
all English property which had been captured
by privaleers. The demand was not com
pied with, and he sailed for JaDuica, TO OBJ
tain competent force, TO compel them to
restore such property. Previous TO sailing,
Capt. Pr.tel offered the American masters Of
vessels which had been captured, a passage
TO Jamaica, which they were unable to accept,
as the government would not grant them pass
ports.
French brig of 6 guns had put into Por.
to CavellO, with schooner under convoy,
with cargo ofcOhec and cocoa, from Lagni-
"a, for Martinique. The authorities ordered
the schooner to be taken possession OF, bat
the commander ofthe brig put 50 or 40 men
ON board of her. which induced the govern
ment to sefer him to depart without moIes-
! tatiOn.
The expedition which had appeared Of La.
g,nra, before meniioned,) returned 10 Porte
Csyeilo on the cad ult. with the loss Of fou
Killed and six wounded, having been into ;
small Patriot port, six leagues from Port,
Cayclio and plundeFed the inhabitants OF esc
I r. 'hlng hey could lay hsir bands on. Th
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nilI.IrFAnM sENILNARY-

TyiUl5 Seminary conducted 10y the subscriber and one
u ss'ant tutor, Is 10 the upper eud Of stafford county about
two miles from the road leading ksburg to
Winchester The situaionis healthy, AND in every respect
ehgibenot 0ftery serious indipoSitiun having
cured for e last six years. and the number Of bOarders
averaged or that tne least forty FIVE Convincing and
satisfactory proofs have also been afforded, fthor cxempla
~ habits and general imp roycnen Tie Of nstrne
ton includes reading, penmauip, arithmetic, praciica
mathematics English grammar, geography With the MRJ
ana Globes and other inci dental studies The expenditure
for washing hoard mad tuition each boaTder finding h
own bed and beddng1 100 Cor the term commencing
the second Monday in January and Guiding the sh Dtccn
her ioiowingtLe month of August vacation 40 studcu,
be admitted for shorter period than froIa the tbs
may commence will the end q Gle vtar.
Bcctnser gi--wfNt NgSs ~ Fea
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irigate and brig were stripped and hauled up.
An expedition $500 stro igj under Col. Garcia
had marched for Caracas but on arriving att
Valencia they found the Patriots so strong
that they made q precipitate retreat and arriv-
ed at Porto CavClIo ON the 10th.
In consequence of the numerous piracies on
the Dutch flag, by vessels fitted out at Porto
Caveilo, the Governor of Curracoa had writ
ten to Surnam for. an additional naval force.
accordingly, the brig Swallow, (of 20 guns
Capt De Jonge, had been sent TO Curracoa,
aud was thence dispatched to Aruba. to CON
Voy vessels. Ten Dutch vessels had been
captured by Spanish privatcers.
T,N Z. Gaz.
Capt. Wieeler,arrivedye yesterday ia 10 days
rom Port iVn Prince, states, that just before
ne sailed, news had arrived That the Spanish
part of the Island OF ST. Domingo had been
taken 10y the Patriots, with vc.y little opposi-
ton. TU.
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or The ENQUIRER is published twice n week, general
y, and three times week during the session of the
gtafaeprice the same as heretofore Fius Dollars per
nn payable in advance MITES OF chaered specie paying
banks (s,dy) will be received in The Editors will
the safety Of remitins Them by mail the postage
Of all letters being paid by the writers.
No paper will be discontinued (but the discretion
ofthe Editors until all arcages have been paid up.
IL Whoever will guarantee the payment OF nns papers
shall have tenth gratis
~ TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
~ One square, ifss-Frst Insertion, cenis-each
continuance, so cents
NJ Advertisement inserted, until either EN- paid
for or assumed by some in this city, its envo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-12-28
MATTAPONY LAND FOR SALE

EEaViNG determined TO the south shall dis
Il Il pose of The tract OF land which live in Carp.
county On very reasonable terms. The lies within about
three miles Of Bowling Green and by
cent suryeyneary all fiat land quality enua t any
%" the 80 so acres OF The grounds
on ne river side of which bank las lately thrown
uo secure II from inundatiOn. No tract land i'm this
part oil HE country combines Neutrality-suspicious.
however disposed u purchase, will view ugr for them
selves If sale is made in time privilege will he river, The
purchaser 10 seed wheat this fall f subscriber will
SOW the ground prepared and sell IL with the land
Possession viii lie given FIRST OF january next perhaps
sooner, il required. ALIEN APPEIISOXf
Oct. 10. "
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TRUST SALE or LAND K NFGR0Es

E)ChSuANTo deed of trust hearing 9TH day of
"A august 1921, and duly recorded in the clerks Office of
ane county court of Essex which lbs Col John
nRerbed 10 the subscribers John and Tho
'" faunteroy, exors of Tho. Faunrerov licensed shalt
on rae faird Monday ~ January beng
proceed 10 sell TO the highest bidder for cash before the
1oor OF the Farmers Hotel ia the Tappaannock
very valuable tract of land in the couy OF Essex
the happabunnOck river know and called v the name Of
BAruuESf also the following NEGRO SLAVES, 10 wit /:
,ay aud her four children, Edmund, Marina Harriet and
young cd-lary and her three children Nelly Moses and
% ehild-Cbarotte and her two children mia Horace
Patty, wonIan-jeDry, Nelson, Tom, Andrew and John
or a. much Of tue said land many OF the said negroes
as w satisfy the purposes OF the said deed Suc tile only
as Is vested ~ the subscriber will be purchaser
GUSTAVUS A. JONES, trustee
Ur'wnna. 0s-' pher g. I2-i,is
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GORDONSVILLE FOR SAFE.

Ese9U The subscribers have determined sell this
lH valuable estate, containing about 900 acres
OF land lying in the county Of Orange the stage road
leading from Charlottesville FredtyicksJuTg which in
cTsected by the stage read from Richmond Haronbtg
within 20 miles of the University Of Hbgiaia.
The land is handsomely situated under the Southwest
9ountains, III wealthy neighohood and has the pre-
nses three comnodious dwelling houses stables other
necessary ouibuildag, well ofexceiegt filling
ter good garden, large APPLE ORCHARD Of choice uit
and an abundance VI limestone, which easily be raised
This establishment has long been known the
Die Tor TAVERN Of any in the upper country and
count oi Its healthy situation is pleasant in the
suunier for people from the lower part state
We have rented the Tavern for the ensuing year should
sarb effected the rent e purchaser
have the liberty Of seeding in the fall.
For terms apply 10 Doctor Beie Nathaniel Gordon
e place. 10 james Gordon BCetOUr county, John ".
Gordon, ot the house Of Williams (is1don, Richmond
iAMEs GORDON, Hs.s At tass JoiIN n. GORDON,
CHARLES BEALE, Gordon, dee. sASIL II. G9RD0N,
nj le. Drccl a On L.
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DISSOLUTION
,O-PARTNERSHIP
NEW FASHIONS.

lust received inl now opening the Store Of MARY
- SOU IifAtE an extensive assortment Ha,s d Bon
'stS o the nc'est fasions he surpassed neaneS
or elegance among them are black and white Legliorn
veivet ana straw bone chincha and beaver great
coiorS plaid rhbons baids cur white wreats and other
mead ornaments wading ard trimming peisses; hair
nets and zetcs caps, cpcs, coilaret and cor..ts: Ma
CAESAR, Russia and antique OIL which greatly contribute to
ihe elegance OF the head we'll the color of the hair
uirs essence OF Tyre for changing light or red colon red
n TO dark brownor black; and many other intc
Millinery line 100 numerous cnumerate.
On hand, few ready made PELISS ES-h OF which she
determined TO dispose of the reasonable terms for
cash. -
Leghorn x Straw Bonnets cleaned, died and trimmed
~ hANIUA-NAKiNGdo done in the fashions and
at the shortest notice. 1855
November t6 55-,s
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no TEACiIEIIG

THE trustees OF the Boydcn academy give notice tia.
they desrCi,s oi employing person take charge
Of the male department Of that institution ior ie ensuing
year lie mast be qualified teach tue Lata r0d Greek
languages with the elementary branches &c the
ally required In such semnares. Application 10 be made
Beverly sydnor, Low ell Iefos, VIM GOOde, OF DoyC
too, MeekenOurg county, Virginia.
OCT. 30 5D-MwI6t JOHN Vs. LEWIS sec'rv
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TO SPORTSMEN OF THE FIELD

v<hrth - ANSANA VII 0UN IuAkEH,
- ESPECTFULtY informs the citizens of Richmond,
Manchester, and the surrounding country to any ex-
tent that he is prepared with superb of
every article which constitutes the delight ornament
the sportsman Of the field. by uuremed attention 10 eve
branch OF his profession he will merit that
continued encouragement he has been favored literally
with, since LIS coInmencement The he has on
hand consists principally Of Fowng Pieces Pistols and ri;
he Win or without hair triggers patent bTeecheJ double
and single twisted Siubb and Damascus Barrels Of
Lengths and sizes Dueng Pistols, Locks Mount,nes
ready for completing orders1ILfTABY and MARINE.
YlitkS and HANGERS Shot Belts and FIesks Bugles,
Blowing Horns Dog Collars and Cells; Wash Rods with
apparatus complete, Sc--epars done guns, pistols or
niles according 70 The most accepted European improve
menfs.
- can furnish ono or f~o well broke DOGS Tor the
hsldt to one Who u'a. o. INCLINED 70 psisbase
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VaiudbIe Lond far SHE.

, [5z5A TaludbIe Lond Tor Sue.
Isesa1 VIII be sold auction, on fGe ION dan IF
J15ll- January merit, the premises lately occupied Nv
Col richard Jones' between 500 acres of valuable
lad wing both sides O Molly creek, in Campbell coat-
~ $50 Of hieb valuable low grounds on this
land there valuable dwellingouse with good put houses
and fits bushels OF wheat havc been sO,su
At The time viii be sold, the plantation horses farm.
ing utensils the crop OF fodder &c on ELEGANT as
sortnient OF house hold and kitchen lafoiturr.
will hire at the same time, pnc likely negroes
Of whom are valuable
Terms--One fourth in casi--tlrce annual pavments for
the baiancc-satislactory security required.
The above IS the property OF Col Richard jones' am
legally authorized to sell
December %. 68--ft JAMES JONEg
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FARMERS BANK Or VIRGINIA.
TENlE annual meeting of the Stockholders the election
u Of Directors for the Bank aud tlc several Offices Die
count aud Deposits will be held Wedncaday the 9Th day
OF January neat.
lee. 4. 60-2awtd VIM NEKERvTs, Cashier.
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AT the ckHee ofS.S M. Allen & Co, E stre.t,)
* ESfECTEULLY informs the public and the Members
oi the Legislature, that he has made up good assort-
S OF BLANk BOOKS, OF sizes and descriptions
VIII De sold ON the very lowest which,
. rogers Journals day. cash. hill invoice, account current
,r ana receipt books also, RECORDS such ms order
VIII ana deed books rule and dochets Fee memo-
lanoum and pocket bookschecks and sotiable notes
Somo) on each OF the banksblank music well ruled either
ioio post paper ~
ILDooh-BNIDtNG Of all kinds executed with neatnees
D, any other s'nic. Having an extensive complete
bns establishment, provided with some of the bcst m
teals which be found in this country and ie;n him
sen Workman he hopes and trusts he will meet with ta,
prices deserve. '"'p ''''
a,.ens for ruling particular blank books for counting
ses anu pubic Offices, with pleasure taken ON app-
Gallon either IN the city Manchester and II reoired re-
turned executed 10 the same SPOT. i' -
December %. 60 o.,.,o,
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BY the President of the Court,
FRANCISCO JAVIER YANES.
MANUEL QUINTERo, Sec'ry

BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-By the schooner
\ Dung Brutus, from Laguyra, arrived at An
napois on Friday, we learn that the crew of
sch. Sally, capturedin August last on her pas
sage from Laguyra for Baltimore, who had
been long imprisoned in Porto Cavello. effect
ed their escape esd November in an open boat.
and arrived at Laguyra s8th, where they
were protected by Robt. X. Lowry Esq. the
American consul-when they left Porto Ca
velio, the Royal forces not exceeding 5000
elective men, had all retired to the batteries
OF the city, which were closely invested by
the Republicans under Gen. PaeZ-4OO sick
and many idle officers had been sent TO Cuba
and Porto Rico, and all the useless population
had been ordered away TO enable the Spaniards
to prolong the siege which must probably
soon eventuate in the capituIatien or evacua-
ton of that place.
tie. Morales having been unsuccessful in
his late expedition against Laguyra, landed his
troops on 9Th Nov. and plundered the little
village Ocumane, a few miles to windward of
Porto Cavello, with the loss of a captain and
privates killed and 8 wounded. I.4merican.
The Republic of Colombia, from the excel
lent seit has adopted since the commence
ment OF its existence as an independent go
vernmeBt, continues daily 90 excite the admi-
ration and enlist the warm interest of the pco-
pie of the United States in its favor. I'm adj
dItioD to the information furnished on Satur-
day by capt. King from Santa Martha, we fur
ther learn that at the request of his exceency
President Bolivar, the Congress of Colon
bia had passed law prohibiting the importa-
tiou ofslaves. This law also provides that a.
ny person entering upon the territory Of Co.
loinba shall not bring more than one slave
servant and shall he obliged 10 enter into
bond not to sell or dispose of said slave in the
country and in the event Of his leaving The
country again to take the SLAVES with him. ( 10.
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FOR RENT,
5zA The Broad Rock Farm aud Race
iss. Field, containing $50 Of Land, situated in
!alaei. chesterfield county, about q miles from Mau-
chester there are two excellent dw elinghouses upon
arm, 10 one which there is attached ne garden with
Every requisite for the eHicDcc aud comfort family
inc other hosc was originally intended is st-
ted immediately upon The an road very
tnc race COURSE and might lie used either
.awelliSg -house.
Persons wishing TO sewhe premises requested call
,OH JAMES LYLE.
Richmond. December 20. G7-ff