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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
SAI.E or I-ANHS

PURSUANT to decree othe Court Of Cancery for the
district OF Williamsburg, need July term
VIII be sold to the highest bidder public auction before
the door OF the Courthouse OfJames CITY county on the
second Monday IN November next being CITY county
court day. the following tracts Of land belonging the
estate OF daniel Jones Senr deceased and situated The
county OF James City, TO wit The ofland called Dun
bars, containing by old survey five hundred and thirty
acres, wing two and half miles above williamsburg has
comfortable dwelling and all necessary
on H. so or so acres of which is first swamp land and
has an abundance OF wood on H. conveniently situated
for Williamsburg msrket. Ase tract called Turner's
Neck, containing about $50 acres, situated naygabe
stream or creek of the same aud within miles of
ChickahOminy river. The Improvements on this tract are
;oeIaby good, aud abounds in good timber Also an
other tract called Mors containing acres on which
good buildings md is well timbered lying in miles
Of Williamsburg. And small of 100 acres called
Livelys adjoining the lands of william Ilauker and lies
within two miles Of York river which are no i'm
provemeuts credit Of one, two, three, and FIVE
years allowed the purchasers, upon giving bond
proved security, with deed of on the property.
VIM M'CANDLISH, VI. o. u. &. w.
q
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
WnRTnY 0F AT,rENT1nN

VALUABLE Stock Farm for sale, situated on the north
tork OF liostcin river IS mites from Abingdon w
Mules from The Boat Yard, aud miles below The bridge
lately erected by Mr. Frederick Ross The tract contains
eween 300 and 1000 Of first quality pa of
which : low grounds and is well adapted hemp rs " Iii
~ Al" Other Minds q produce and is said 10 I've
Nv move ~ that section ~ country and may be diyied "a
ui purchasers and would admit Of three four rich farms
There are kew se quantity % sugar the tract
" IS cultivation for the present year. The hsuses are
rs are merely The for stock on This
IS immense, being surrounded by Bays mountain which
7dOrds almost kind or The water is Of o,
xceen quality, and NJ limestone Thcsuscriier vii sel
excellent bargain ~ this eslsefhe purchaser having
ne part down, the balance paid IN annual insiaents or m
kny Young negroes Application be made to Mr. Fred
rck A. Ross ~ the north fork Of IOlstein or in his al
nee to Mr. Purley Fairbanks, who fi shey the prenie
the suscrii,er living in Cumberland county near Car
ersviiie Virginia. JOHN DIiFFIFI n
r. The above described land Is situated In SnIly.,
ceurfv, Esst Tennessee. 81
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
PUBLIC SALE

10y virtue OF deed Of trust executed by William Crale
- dec TO Francis ~ Povall anil the subscriber ON Inc
goth day OF May 1920 and recorded the clerks Office M
Powhaah, for purposes therein mentioned shall offer for
sale TO the hghe bidder, 1T public auction the premse
Tor cash, on the 4h day Of October next tract of land
lying ~ the county Of POwhatan, on AppomatioS river
Containing 1910 acres, less adjoining the lands
oi BENJAMIN L. Meade, William Elsm's estate and Tho
mas Truckers or much thereof satisfy the purpo
ses oil said deed The title IN the subscriber will he
conveyed To thepurchaser.
August g. VIM g. DANCE Trrs,c,
~ On the same day will be exposed 10 public sale for
cash. alt tue remaining personal Of the late William
CraHe deceased, consisting Of negroes horses Lug cattle
corn Ncs &c wtdsf By the dduin0rgfor
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
PAMUNKEY LANDS nor LEASE

TEtHE valuable estate called MANSKIN about % miles
from Ricbmond. in the county Of King William, will
be leased till the first Of January 1881 II contains An
Of which about $50 are cleared AMI cnnst ~
the most valuable fat binds. There on il
farmer. " " "
The rent required will be specified quantity Of corn and
wheat and the cultivation must be rotation of crns and
the tenant subjected the usual restrictions s n ,b mod
of cultivation and covenants pr preserving the buildings
enclosures Nc in repair. The privilege of seeding ,
ibis fall will be allowed. Ifno leased before IL will no o.
feTsd for lease the premises Monday 2gtb sent ~
GARRIT MINOR, Trustees Of w
August 26. 40 w., "T''y'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
TO THE EDITORS OF THE ENQUIRER.


In eacosine you the following lines submit :aem en-
They attempt describe the Bunapare ant
the is ST. Helena. hope this explanation may pre-
vent all officially OF comprehendng it, There much alb
r"pneSs and too hasty transition from thought
but tue subject is simple the piece short little obscu
ray is better ihgn prolixi,y
Ri hnond, august so, 1928.
Not n breath disturbs the CLASSY wave
The sky is clear as n crystal cave,
and all IS hushed as the silent grave
Upon the land and
st. Helen has heard the solemn sound;
Her hills and vailics re echo round
That the weary-lEden rrst hath found,
Ard tue captive, liberty.
The hell ioled as the echo spread
The sounds oi mrth before il fed,
Aud the warrier ceased his measured tread
Fer he "ared not with the peaceful dead,
and he could not guard the grave.
Fired at thought OF the times gone ,ry,
us soul grew triumphant death drew nigh,
lie seized his sword and his iron crown
And in martial vesture laid him down
a hero and king
rher. heamed delight in his glazing eve
As he saw his gallant standard Iy
toI Tue sun OF Aus,erliiH" was there
Aud his untamed eagle through wastes Of cir
Was soaring in its beam
That huge black banner in silence borne,
Waved thrice on high, and the funeral hsrn
Thrice wiuded in the ear of morn,
Then suns again to
That sable flag Ike the brow OF night
1hckset with stars nd rich with light
Which had ao"'ed in terror bad awed tire world
% the hcro's coffin forever furled,
Lay sleeping an his breast.
While waved the melancholy sign
i;ach generous gen, ioe made haste to join;
From hill 10 hill ench briStl.d fort
Sent forth with grief the loud report,
deep and sullen sound.
On thousand masts the sable strcamers rose
Aud while the tear ia generous sorrow foNs
thousand guns with mingled din
Proclaim in thunder Ger the main
The sleep that neer shall wake again.
RouapGrts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
STOP THE VILLAIN

ID ANYWAY on the 81 inst. mulatto man named NED,
low but large breasted and strong made fellow
little bOwlegged, has high ul forehead dark eyes holes
IN his ears olerahly sharp chin and bold open
nance he wears his hair tied behind perhaps read and
write iue md IS keen artfu fellow lie was geneeIy
dreSsed.a doubtless hasa good silver watch with gold
or gilt chain plenty Il money boots, &c. file dark
grey mare about feet inches high good order and
shod before shoes much long and well formed
marked with the gears upon shoulders and has scar
shoulder, W is believed the rght) high M on the
shoulder badevery thick but long name aud iai
Is spirited, and rides we'll Ned well equpt for travelling
with bearskin big With large cape &c. lie is good
shoemaker hotse servant and miller and his hand
10 almost any thing Tie has probably altered his name
inined free papers, and will aiiempttO pas. free
some other state. will give reward of hundred dol
lars for Ned and twenty dollars Tor the mare II taken with
out the state and delivered me, secured obtain
them halt that amount, in either case, IL taken within
the state and returned or secured s aforesaid.
SAMUEL NORRIS.
buckingham county, w. Aug 10 9O-tf
TOURSUANr % deed Of executed to Us by John
Snuderson sen bearing date the 7th liay 1884, duly
recordeln the county Of Cumberland shall pr0.
coed 10 sell nr cssb, Wednesday the Dct0er
next e premises land containing ~ acres
which land lies Wiles creek and adjoining lands 81
Giley VI. Lewis md Doct Samuel wilson " 50 much cf
said land viii bs sufficient discharge the sum Of i2a
dollars with interest from the 9th of September 1922 and
costs attending said deed Sdch title ~ Is vested in Us
trustees will DC conveyed ~ The purchaser
ROBERT X. DABNEY.
GEORGE NJ PAYNE. trustees.
AnEul.5 33-sytds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

VIE subscriber, married with n snlall Iamy is
n IN want ola situation as Manager on plantaton-
ne mas heen accustomed to the
Tor several wears which he understands IN all lis branccs
Any gentleman in of such person will please direct
TO- or call on him. AT RoSin Petersburg they will
nave an opportunity Of ascerIaninC his knowledge Of Az
ricnlt"re' &c. EDWARD WATKINS
ne Undersigned, who have the directions of Rosn Plan
TALON where Mr. Watkins has resided tyo wears
WIZ give every necessary nformatiOn person en-
curing, as TO his sohrety, 81 ia and industry.
SHEPHERD 4 LESLIE, Petersburg
August %. SiEwsva .
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
HONOR no THE PRESS

BRUSSELS, July I3-The secular feast OF tho in
venlon OF Printing, was celebrated on the lOth Of
this month AZ Harlem, with The greatest solemniiy
All the houses and streets decorated the great
church was opened At O'Clock, and more than 5000
persons took seats in The greatest 0rder--The reii-
nue arrived At half past ten, when the ceremony
commenced by y symphony and chaunfs Professor
Palm afterwards delivered DISCOURSE in which he
Showed lhd llargm had been The cradle Of ~ hitting
and developed al the advantages wich had resulfed
from this important discovery. Tie poet Tolns
succeeded him. after With the retinue proceeded to
the town house. which they left ~ half past two Tor
the Houi, where they consecraied ibo monument
erected 10 the memory Of LaureBs Coser This
monument hears two Inscriptions, the objects or
which were stated one IN B1tin and the other IT,
The national language The arms offhe city Of fIa-
lgm, rs well as those of the family Of Custer were
also placed IN il. Tbe poet Arnizenius recitrd
heauliful poem on the inaugural feasi The Govern
or Of Northern Holland invited the principal persons
engaged IN The ceremonies TO superb royal ban
qup medals and narratives Of this important evrnt
bad already been sent there by the regency Differ
enl games aud beautiful fireworks succeeded the
hanquei the bOuquet Of The latter heing ihe repre-
sentaiiou Of p temple dedicated 10 COstet was par-
'cularly admired. New fear were celebrated tho
next day, which terminated by general illumination.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

We IRE highly grtiiGed 10 stare, tiai by the las
arrival Gom Spain county is put w possession oi
an original and celebrated likeness Of Columbus.
lis moro particular history has been forwarded ~
Washington, where the picture * destined 10 add To-
those already in the Capitol. By cerbdcals from
Inc President Of fhs National Museum Of seville
-rerNi,l iifhc Office OF Inc poiiics Chief rf tia'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

1husus. =. oo-wiw Trice, deed.
COMMITTED the jal of IIenrcO counIy ON The 90L
- oil September last, negro who calls himself no.
MAN and states that he is the property John Thompson
OF Matthew's county, Virginia, and thai started with said
thompson TO move TO the that when in
chesterfield county, his master gave him pass to 20 Ia
ichHond in which place he apprehended Tor going Al
large contrary TO law. The said negro carried before
the musings court Of said CITY, who decided was
runaway and that he should he committed as such. The
Sad negro is about % years old inches hg
OF dark complexion and very made. lie no vs
PIE scar or mark, except his left elbow occasone
by burn.
Was also committed to said jail 2sth of March
as Runaway, negro man who calls himself JIM RUSH
ana states himself TO he the properly of Richardson Henley
ot James CITY county, and that he hired
yehr 10 Samuel Cullen, To work the coal pits The said
negro is about so years old feet inches high OF
dark complexion, visible scar except what no
mas received from severe chaSsemPn his back lie
on when committed grey colOred cloth coat and blue Vir
GINA cloth pantaleons.
Was also committed TO said Jail the 18th of April last
negro man no calls himself NELSON he states him
self 10 be the property Of Dr. Robert Burton of
and that he sold said Burton by Cabe Of the CITY
OF Richmond lie IS remarkably likely boy, about 10 OF
lsyear Oil, feet OF inches high, visible mark or
scar on him He had on when committed a white fur hat
striped pantaloons, and OF ienns.
ihe owners of said hereby 10 come
onward, prove property charges take them
or they will be dealt with as the law directs.
REUBEN TANKERSLEY, u. S.
jury q. Twill For VIM. PRICE. 8. II. O..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
August %.
A Valuable James Rirer faIm for SaIe


fgIdE subscriber offers salo Farm on which he
resides lying in the county of Powhatan and imme-
diately on the river The six hundred and
ten acres of hch fifty are first rate low pronpjs
and meadow land Ii is distant twenty-five miles fron,
Richmond About onehalf of the cleared is s,
prrior quality an lies remarkably we'll There arpe
barn on the tract, to which wheat machine is attaches
ihe dwelling and ouhouses sufficient the accom-
modaiion of a genieelifamily.
1entemsn wishing 10 purchase beautiful and valuable
iarm are invited 10 call and view the premises.
IL VIII be sold on terms highly
chaser one NTH only of the purchase money will he re-
qued IN manu. the balance in one two and three years
August 80 33-w3w1 FRANCIS HARRIS
VoHN CAVIrr and Ann Dickenson his wife late Ann
DiekenSon Trce, William Anderson Trice John Irad-
icy anu Pasey Dabney his wife, late PaSey Dahney Tre
Dolly Anderson Avent widow and rect of Harris Ayent
and aie. Dolly Anderson rce Nicholas DarnaI and Eni
~ Ann his wife, lately Emily Ann Trice William obnTne
ana Aueiina his wife, late Adena Tricr which said Ann
uickenson, William Anderson, Patsey DaIuev Dolly An
derSon Emily Arm and Adelina children of Jop yrs
deceased, aud iegaees and distributes OF the said John
Frice estate ~
You not being Inhabitants of this stale take notice that
we sha, on the 9Th day "f September next M Iou,
Courthouse between sunrise ri the same d.
proceed to take the dispositions of William Fluman and
others, TO be read as evidence behalf in snit in
chancery now depending in the county court of louisa
wherein you compainans and we and Others are de
lendan is and should he able complete the
OF the said dispositions the first day, shall continue
from dav to day (wihn the hours aoresr engaged In the
same business until we shall have completed IL al which
time and place you may, if you choose, attend
Yours, &c. ANDERSON TRICE
JEFFERSON r. TRICE Surviving
executor of James Trice, dec.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

Nih6iNIA AT ules held in tie Cierk's Office of The
oouTi OF The United States, for the fh Circuit and
virginia District in The month of June. 1928 -
chthhrine Siegai widow OF John Potter SfegalI James
wright ana Martha his wife, Formerly Martha Stegall)
aHn JORDAN H. Sherrod (yhuSe also former
stegal bur has been changed Sherrod bv an act oil
assembly OF The state Of North CarOlina) which Martha
virgin and Jordan X. SherrOd are children heirs and
distributes ofthe said John Potter stega deceased,
Plaintiff,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

beverly Borum, administrator OF John Potter SiegaI,
neCtaseh susanna Porwood, alias SegaH william Smith
"n hncy ms wife, John Jinne and Elizabeth his wife
and Elisha Hodge. JJsC,nJ,,n,s
me ueiendan VIM. Smith, having entered his APP
peArdnce and given security according 10 rule Of the
ana appearing he is not inbabitant Of this dis
' IN oe motion Of the plaintiffs 10y their counsel.
~ tu lnht he aid defendant appear the first day Of
he next term and answer the bill Of the plaintiff and that
COPY olnS order he forthwith inserted in some
syi ana posted at the front door OF the capitol in the
s"I1 cry. copy-Tesie,
August T. 25-Nsw mn IFFFptFe cy,L
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

ToeyJ w III be Fise9 'gE agPls6.sasi0g no I'D
Dollars curing in any jail SO that ge, bin again,
Re,,orJ Negro man CHARLES, who is yefy
iictOUU arch fellow, good waggoner, and may
N-----J attempt to pass for n free man, he ono .
before has done Charles IS square built well set black
fellow feet or inches high Is bow-ieTged about
y % years old lie csrries NJ several suits Of clohe
aud expect Is lurking about Richmond Charlottesville 81
sartersvle JOHN NJ IaUGHJIN.
Caru ife cr',rfv. Arg~sf e5-uF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
ehY.-In PoMhatan cnnnfY cnnrf Jolly TIC

Wliiam H. Giles, Pr Nathan Adams, Daniel Strins
M ger and Alfred o. Eggieston, Deffs
tbs uay came the plaintiff By bis attorney, md Il APP
ang 10 the satisfaction the the defendants
SHihan Adams and Daniel Sirneer pot inhabitants Of
h siHe' on The motion Of the plaintiff is decreed ant
mere ON ~ hipre The third Thursday October next and
answer the plaintiffs bill and give security nr performing
-uch decree rs the may herein md that copy
~ ths order be forthwith inserted IN newspaper pub
sheu m the city Il kichmond and continued for two
months successfully and thai another copy posted ny
me door Of be courthouse Of this COUNTY successive
court days previous the said sd Thursday October nez
copy-Teste, TIL. o. COGB1LI, u. o.
August o. 97-wsw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

James Palmer, William Gaines, sheriff OF Charlotte
"onert smith, Thomas Oliver and John Mason. Dsns.
The defendant James l. Palmer having entered his
appearance according 10 the OF Assembly tue rules
l tis court and II appearing 10 the satisfaction the
court mat ne IS not an nhabant of this state motion
~ Tue planh 10y counsel is ordered that said de-
next and enter his appearance and answer the nInin
pm, and give security for performing the Of the
court anu mat copy of this order he inserted the
hond Enquirer for two moHtl> succesvey and pose a,
'he Hont Cncr OF the courthouse nf the said COUNTY.
August i9. sn 80 ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

Revolutionary Aneodote-Ii said the following humor-
Gus occurrence happened the DAY signing he
ton ot Independence. Mr. Harrison, delegate from
Virginia, was large porty Mr. Gerry of Massachu-
sets, was slender and spare. little after the solemn
transaction OF signing the Instrument Mr. Harrison said
smilinelyto Mr. Gerry When the hanging scene comes
10 he exhibited shall have the advantage over YOU on
count oi my size. All will be with me, in moment
but YOU will be kicking in the air half hour after a
gone.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

4 18th, 1928 ~ ' ~
Ann IL Haskins, widow and reic Aaron Haskins dec
I'D he own right and as the friend infant chill
nen Mary Page lsskins, Thomas ID. Iaskins Martha r.
nasSns, Edward NJ llakins Sarah A. Haskins William A.
''"s"'',, anu r-ULaoe'h M ilaSkins, Pms.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

Virginia district, in the month Of June Is25-
John Brown jun. Pr
dgaiut
James Durell adm'or Of David BOYD. and John D. Hav
Rms and Richard Bullock, exors Of James Boyd Dsfs.
lhe defendants John d. Hawkins aud Richard Bullock
executors Of James Boyd having entered their appear
anGe and given security according TO rule Of the
n"u appearing they not inhabitants Of this district
we motion Of the plaintiff by his COUNSEL il is ordered lint
me ad defendants appear the fs day Of the nexterm
anu answer the bill Of the plaintiff and that copy Of this
nruer be forthwith inserted IN some newspaper printed m
he CITY ~ Richmond for months sncc essvey, and
Posteu AZ The front door Of the Capitol said city.
Aeopy-Teste, RID. JEFFRIES. OK.
guY = 22-w8w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

NlRGlNIA: Alta Superior Court ChancrTy boI,Ien =,
tive Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 18Th ,la
! Of June, 1875 ~ va!
John &. Davis, William Moore surviving partner nj
Edwards and Moore Benjamin Cooke William ia1al and
niouaru r hahhoh, Pts.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

Waller
wood Walker Richard Walker, Martha Walker and Wal
ter Walker, ~ c,,',
ms cay came the plaintiff by hei attorney and il an
peaFng TO the satisfaction OF the court that the
sherwood walker not an inhaban state on the
olon OF the plaintiff il is decreed and ordered by the
s nio thursday IN october next and plain
III I "nu give security for pertaining such decree
oe ornwih inserted III newspaper published in III
F 9" richmond and continued for months successive
~ and that another copy posted up at the door or the
courthouse 81 this county successive court DAYS
previous 10 the said third Thursday in October rext
copy-Tesle THO. 0. COGBIII ID. @.
AugnS' D. q, r.s,s -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

NlkGtNiA, To witt At rules holden in cIerkS office
oil The county court of Charlotte the 9Th day August
%aekar'ah Cauviles, Plaintiff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

Cncommon-Samuel Rockafsllow-fsays the Trenton E.d
The township OF Alexandria in this county has
from three pints half gallon OF milk per day and
mas been MIXED from three to four months She has
had calf nor is she with calf was first MIXED nv
The children and fine lamb has raised this
with the milk. $3.50 1'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

Commandments Office, Richmond, 7th No. I0th 1928
The parties interested desired take notice. that
have appointed the sixth day The
next Tor commencing the accounts directed by the
order ct the court which dnv o'clock A. NJ their
attendance Is required AT office in this CITY, with their
accounts and vouchers ready for examination and settle
ment ana the creditors of the OF Charles Whock
f ANU requested exhibit their claims before mo on
or.before the day aforesaid.
july IS. 23-t6O THOMAS IADD NJ n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

COMMISSIONERS oFFICE,1 The parties INTEREST,",
R'rnond I'm NO lith 1929 aIe desired TO take potice
thN nave appointed tue 9Th day of The 10th month octo
ber next Tor commencing the directed by the
aho'e order ct Che court which day O'clock A. NJ
ueir aueniance required my Office in This cy with
her accounts and the necessary documents upnor the
same and those who have claims against the late firm of
John ana Williams Bell will exhibit the before me- on
or before the day aforesaid. '
July %. 92-tgO THOMAS JApD n, ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05

NIR6lNl ~ Rules holden u CIeTl Mice of The
superior Court of Chnncery the Richmond dis
trict. the 23d day of June 1923 Vs.
GaliiO Wilkinson and William Causbv PLa;nt;Es
against
lnraiin Turpin and John Shepherd, DrCsnSau,,
deienuart oraiio Turpin having entered his
pearance aud given security according the OF Assem-
NY anu the rules a" this court, and IL appearing sat fr-
oy evidence Tint he is not ishaban Of this counrye
IS 1rherrd that the said defendant appear the
hIt day OF the Term and hill the pain
s and that copy OF this forthwith inserted in
some newSpaperpubiShed in the city of Richmond for Two
months SUCCESSFULLY aud posted the front door OF the
Capitol in the said city.
copy-Teste, WM. w. HENING. O. c..
August "