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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-29
FOR rHE ENourRrR.
Il. proper power To hurt each creature feeis

| us proper power tn sreafurr csex
ou'is ann their horns aud asses liz their heels,
Dr''eh 10 the unpleasant hut Indispensable
necess'iy oil correcting The misrepresentation
OF The gentleman who styles himself ga Ci;-
zen OF W-st;i1oreland," little Imagined eye.
sgatn to hear from him under the same sigma
! 'ure 10 Contend against HIM u,,I-r -~isiirp
circumstances, would be TO exhibit, the foI,v
OF the idpa,ic, who fought his own shadow.
ana perpleXt and fatigued himself without tIss
possihnhy OF woundug bis Antagonist If tl,e
CuiZrnD will step from behind the screen (
oy which he Is now concealed. or in otht "
words. will Independently and ,nanfuIly dis
close his real pame, will ,then satisfy fhc
community, that was neither precipiiate nor
unSuarde'l, whenl declare, he had not made
Il sbGie ststementH in relation to the West
l'noie!and meeting consistent with fact. Ii will
then appear who has, aud who has not at
tempted to deceive the pnhiic."-At rhe
, same time, consider it my duty to inform
TIE citizens, that have never been required.
nor "calrd upon 10 name the freeholders that
We're present" at the WestmoreIapd meeting :
Admitting, indeed that such reauisilon
were made OF me, can. any rational mao
suppose, that am endowed with the talent
~i determining freehuder by ocular de.
moDstration? Does he carry mark. an EN-
oie'p, or badge about him, by which he is
always characterised And although was
aware, that the meeting was constituted by
the citizens of Westnoreland, | did not as
before ohservcd) take the trouble to enquir.
oil each individual whether he had 25 acres az
land readily yield such an employment to
the citizen, and 10 those whose minds are not
engaged IN pursuits more rational or Interest,"
ING He is esregiously mistaken if he ina
S'nes, that my temper" can be ruesed hy any
tn'ng that has, or flow from his Sc hunb!e
pen and here declare, that entertain for
nm no other faeliDgs, but those which spring
rom the most unieignsd and sincere commits
'efa'ion | consider him some forward youth,
VINO has entered LIES rugged path" with
our either prudence 10 guide, or experience To
ueter: whose moral sense is not yet natured
ana that the hleInishes with which it is now.
marked, will be worn ofT by the friction of time
ana experience, and that he will in due sea-
son exhibit specimen of candour and sin
cefity worthy our example, admiration and
eu'ogy! That salutary impression. however,
may be made as soon as possible, must beg
that he will conscientiousiy ask himself, if he
has not done me- great injustice in pronounc-
ing me guilty of "base csIunny."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-29
NELSON.
.frch at the Government House.
a. RUTLEDGE
b. TRUMBULL. IT, LIVINGSTON
NELSON.

C. CLINTON. p. Rr.n
Below the name of Nelson, is painted the
Court of Arms Of the Stale below which
between two parallel circular lines is inscribed
the name of" Patrick Henry )" thus represent
Ing him as supporting the Arms of Virginia.
a. Governor of S. Carolina.
b. Governor Of Connecticut.
C. Governor of N. York.
d. Governor of N. Jersey.
e. Governor of Pennsylvania.
These were men, who, like Nelson, render
ed most Efficient, political, as well AS military
services, during the revolutionary war.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-29
westmoreland County, Oct. 1884.

"Two weeks previous the meeting, printed adver
tsemens we're stuck up in the counties OF King GEORGE
Westmoreland and Richniond,n =
few of the Adams party were early on the oroun5
and greater eIertons (~th less success inhuece the
uninteiligent, were never known been nladen
Abous IS or 1. IN ,stiv boys AMI Yankees. attended
Ten persons placed the Corresponding Commit.
tee, of whom we're present, ani OF those who were
present. have 'eaeny declared their preference for
ano, her candidate" -.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-29

HclCLAhkE' GAMBLE. HdAHANp.
III Major Posey, vide 4 volume Mar
shaips LIFE Of Washington, p. rs. "ColoneI
. Heory was the first TO enter the fort and
" strike the British standard -Maj. Posey,
mounted the works almost at The same in
" word, I" the forts our own.'
NclCoL George Rogers Clarke. who com.
manded the Illinois Regiment, state line Of
Virginia, and conquered the North Western
territory, which was the scene Of Wayne's
subsequent service.
HdHCol. Edward Hand---wbo, like WAYNE
was ofihs pennsylvania line, aud most ex.
ceheo. oihcRf-he was adlutant general Of the
main army under Gen. Washington.
MERCER,
The Gothic arch fronting The Capitol.
a. MONTGOMERY
o. LIE hALB. c. PoRTERnELp
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-29
The Presidential election comes on in Viz

The Presidential election comes on in Vir-
gna on Monday next. We have neither
time nor space 10 say more on this subject,
at present, than to express wish that the
people generally should turn cut and express
their preferences: II is a subject 10 which
they are particularly interested, and we leave
il in their hands. That the great majority of
the people OF Virginia are in favor of MIR.
Craw ford. there can be no question. But
should they not attend the polls, and as free
men, exercise their franchise ? Our intrlli
gence from other parts of the Union, con-
firms our sanguine hopes of Mr.. Craw ford's
success. The contest will be over before our
next No. is published. The question is with
the people, TO whom il properly, and of right
belongs. Let them be true to themselves, and
their own great interest, and Mr.. Crawford's
success will be certain.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-29

In the lace ut notorious facts in the Crev-
ord's public discharge of his duties still hear insd
OF his Of health being objection TO
him as candidate for the Presidency. TIE uuReuerous
opposition Of his enemies Is without precedent without
prerf in ibi. respect The following extract OF letter
from skilia and Inexperienced Physician bis cores
poulen' inihis City, will show the of Mr. C's
health
zhrand'ia, Oct. 25,h.
81 take peculiar pleasure in assuring you
tina; | have this evening seen and converted
with Nr. Lraw ford and that the Interview
resulted to my entire satisfaction, that his in
trllect is as strong and vigorous az il ever
was, and that any report to the prejudice of
his misd o. body, flor his health appears. 10
me to he entirely restored as rendering him
unfit TO he President is entirely unfonnded. IL
yOn thipS It necessary to make a publication
IA The Enquirer with view to cuunteract
such report, and from what have beard
think IL Is necessary, beg sou to do so
under my authority aud oame il you think
il requisite"
with sentiments Of regard I remain in
great hns,e, your friend, &c.
r. G. MASON"
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SWEET SULPHUR SPkINGS

HAVING sold interest in these Springs In Ala nm
der Calder, Esq. OF the Planters Hotel, Charleston
the urn oil Vass Calder There been added IT, tLis
establishment since the last the following improve.
me"ts, 10 wit Warm Bath sulphur ater 30 arranc.
ell as 10 nave Uf temperature which may lie
handsome three story house, for rswIny
rooms lodging roonss &c-a lew brick Cai,lns Gn sbei
OH -, Inc 1eaiest manner well planned for the M
modati"n oi iamilies-a large aud stable
stalls much Wider than usi together several oilr
convenient and handsome imp The boil. s., ar
ranged as To render this the benu,iuI an,
healthy watering places ia Virginia These Srrup, an
Union the county town, - miles Sw spriu.
about the sainr distance from the White Sulphur IL n,is
east OF the Red Sulphur, aud joining III. Suhnr
The wafer :, composed Ut the following ing
Sulphur Of hiagnesia EPSON Salts, SULPHUR l soda
or Gaubef Saits-Murate Of SODA Salts. kc
IN such proportions produce sniuary ope ion an
ihe puweIs, aud has been found serviceEie
chronic affections L,ve', ucrs
stoned BY surisrge Of biit has ikewis lr,~d Ell
cacinus IN Breast complaints Chronic, DauLtra long
standing Ia correcting acci,y The stomach aud varon.
opened last SunHer has been be
warmer than The other. IL contains re quantity of
nepnc Cas- and is thought equally strong any Sui.
phur water IN the upper country An elegant ell TONED,
Piano, accompanied with variety has
been selected 18th peculiar in city Of
ana broug IN ON TO this place for tire ladies'
lars per week. half tel in The usual
day WILLIAM vAS,
~ Alexander Calder begs leave to INFORM his sou,irn
friends that has been To render iii,
place us agreeable possible we'll known
saubiy ut The waters QeiBg inferior noun.
ains0 tsgeher with tie LEGAL al, anapes of psc he
pusuaued more desirable Summer retreat -
found any where in the upper country The table III be
furnished with the choicest vands the country can
there will also be constantly hand supply Of The
wines and sprituous liquors, and real
Havana Cigars. ~
Monroe county, Va. June %. IS-w4w
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WIN. Fl. FTTZWHYLSONN,

HAS just received, No. LXXViII Edinburg Review,
and No. % Museum OF Foreign Literature.
The sbsebsr to these and other periodical Works. are
queaedfo send for their numbers.
Finley's new GENERAL ATLAS, an elegant and che 10
work, continuing GO colored maps just published. The
VOCAL STANDARD, or STAR SFANGLED BANNER
Life OF General ~ Green, Of the Revolutionary Any by
Judge Johnson. Remarks, historical and critcaI on
J0hnsons Lite Of Green, by II. Lee. Rocca French War
ia SPAIN Study of Medicine, by John Mason Wood M.
D-F. x. S. vols svo. Payiaif and Brande msn9,l or
Chemistry ny Brande. Thatcber's Dispensatory.
and American Writing Papers, Dank Post, Copyng and
Tissue Paper and general assortment Of other articles
Of Stationary.
Dlauk'Book Tor County Court Offices and Merchants,
ruled and made to any PATTERN Of approved Materials and
in the hest manner. ~
Old Books rebound ADD the Binding business carried on
in all its branches.
June IN. t5-vq,v
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-06

FTSIE Medical Lecture in Boston, will commence the
i third Wednesday in November.
Anatomy and Surgery, by DIR. Warren.
Chemistry, by DR.. Gorham.
Midwifery and Medical Jurisprudence, by DR. Claiming.
Maeria Medca, by DR.. Bgelow.
Theory and Practice of Phrsic, 10y DIR. Jackson.
The Massachusetts General Hospital OF the most
tive and furnishing institutions IN the United States has
received within lev years than three hundred thou
sand dollars In private Donations in addition its prev
Gus very liberal endowTents from the State Legislature
The number OF Surgical operations ofmagniiude perform
ell IN this Hospital within the last years and nine
months amounts 10 hundred aud fosnfy Gentle men
attending the medical lectures admitted gratntouiy TO
the surgical operations and clinical practice OF this i6st
tion class Of Students exceeding one hundred, from
different parts ofe United States attended the last
pamphlet containing particular account Of the Bos-
ION Medical School and Hospitals Is published for gratui
toas distribution, and will be forwarded to any person.
bis addressing letter. post paid TO Mr. Leonard Holmes, Of
the Post Office, Boston.
July q
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-06
.JAU.OR,S NOTICE.

WAS committed to the Jail Of Nansemond County, on
w the 22d day OF February last as runaway negro
man who calls himself BILL SHAVERS; but since he has
been confined in Jail says his right is JACK, and
that he free born in the state Of Nortb-Caroin
said Jack is about five feet eight inches high dark
complexion, about wenty-four FIVE years Of and
has apparent mark or scar The owner OF slave
any he ba is requested Tor ward prove property
pay charges and take him away he will be dealt with
as the law directs
NATH. BECK, Tailor Nansemond County.
Suffolk, July q. 1924. t6-f2w
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THOMAS Fl. BRADLEY. TAILOR

ID ETURNS his most grateful thanks for The unprece-
h denied patronage conferred him since his com
mencemen, of business in this city he begs TO inform
his customers and the public generally that the business
will in future he conducted under the firm OF BRADLEY,
McCREERY Co. Being anxious TO extend the business
and to excel both to materials workmanship, and f,-
shions he proposes the mercantile part The
Northern cities, and occasionally in Europe, while
Tailoring department will I've nnder the
Of WIN. McCrcery This late forenIan)
N. B. All persons in respectfully invited to
call and settle their accounts Ube firm authorized
receive the samc) and all having claims ill please pre-
sent them for payment.
July 2. tiff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-06
EXECUTORS SALE

virtue Of the vested in by the will OF John
Harris deceased will offer for sale the highest bid
pier, on credit Of three years. before the
roni door Of the Eagle iloeln the city Of Richmond
Wednesday the 2d day of June next, at u o'clock half
acre iot OF ground lying in The said city, street, mme
lots Locust street, convey ed 10 IL. said John L. Harris
By job" o. Gamble each having of thirty feeton
security and deed Of property will be requr-
ed. EKED'K IIAREIS Ex'or
MAY q. OF John L. Harris dec
III The above sale postponed till vedne day The 18th
day OF August next ffar not, the fair day there
nner. June 4. 8-wtds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-06

nN Wednesday the 2nd day of June next O'Clock
~ we viii offer tor sale TO the highest bidder, credit
OF two and three before The the Ia
gle Hotel in the city OF Richmond following pfopertv
lying and being in the said city, viz
fronting p feet on t. street. occupied 10y Mr.. Forbes one
door below the Merchants Coffee House an improved Io
fronting 100 feet OH street, in the Of the jail:
proved lot on the last menosed No 639 formerly
owned by Thomas Underwood and in OF
w. Leigh also eleven half lots handsomely suat-
ed IN Duvars Addition, and known by the numbers H.
7a-5i, 81 u.s. 76,7s So 49, 100. Personal urty and
deed Of trust tue property will be required Of the pur
chasers. JOHN SHELTON.
FRED. HARRIS Ex'or
May 8. ofJohn l. Nrrris dee.
~ The above sale is postponed Till Wednesday e5h
day of August next, f fair, IL the fair day
June 4 3-wfds
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
June %.

ON Friday the 9th nit my servant LEWIS abscondedI;
~ he Is bright muIatto about twentythree four
years Of age and FIVE feet three or four inches high
hadon blue aud pauaoops woistco"t not reeoected
white cotton shirt blue coat and new glazed hat he
took with him, Also black for hat about haif-woru.
will give 50 Dollars for his delivery ~ caught in town,
and increase IL taken beyond the Iia, OF
the city aud secured 10 asy jail that
get him again. bought him Of Mr.. HOLIDAY, agent
Mr.. Cary Of the county Of Gloucester to which place
will probably attempt TO get. lie ran nway about two
years ago, and was sppreEended in Williamsburg hi
way TO Gloucester being furnished with forged pass
Richmond, March 2. eft JERMAS HAKER.
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Nav IA.

,OMMirTED the Jail OF The town OF Petersburg,
~ runaways, the 18th day of February las ne
Suite in the county OF Nouoway, who was on his way
the south with negroes SALE One Of them calls
GLEN ADAMS; he is feet inches high, dark complex
ion about rs years old, thick lips particular mark
scar TO be observed about him the other calls NED
he is feet inches high, dark complex small whisker
about 80 years old, no particular mark or TO he OBJ
served about him. The Of the above
9uesied To forward his property pay charges
and take them away, they i'll be dealt with the
directs ROGER MALLORY, Tailor.
April 81 II5-wi2w
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NO'rIl,E.

ON Monday the 50ih day Of August next, will be sold
on the premises TO the highest bidder for cash. tract
OF and IN Mug William county the Paunkey river,
adjoining the Piping Tree containing land
was conveyed in trust the subscribers by deed OF record
IN the court OF said county by Thomas N Grymes and Re
hecca r his wife purposes therein specified This
has on II we'll finished two-story house with all conye
nent out houses &c. aud well situated for any descrip
ton Of business Such tide alone Is In vested win
GARTER BRAXTON.
JOHN CHEW.
June 20. f5-wsw
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TO FARMERS-

rvHE subscriber is DESTROYS of obtaining suaiion as
superintendent Of Farm, having pursued that Of
business for some years past The. satisfactory re-
communications be sLrwn. letter addressed TO me-
directed 10 Scosville, Powhatan county, will be attended
EDWARD WATKINS, Jr.
Tulv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-06

NOIiOE.-An persons Indebted TO the estate Of Henry
Patterson. deceased late OF Hanover County, will
please make immediate payment the subscriber and all
10 whom said estate indebted requested 70 present
their claims duly authenticated for settlement.
Jane Is, is2k ft-1tt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-06

IN CifANCERY-In Amelia County--Aprii Cont ~ .,
L Peter T. Philips, Phis..
Against 90
Peter Ellington and Emily his wife, late Emily CIarl.
daughter OF Turner Clarke, decd and Field r. Soubn
administrator OF Moses Mitchell, dec. Defendsn,.,
On the motion sf the plaintiff by his attorney tenvs
given him amend his bill and Is ordered that odii,
Meade me present adminis,rsto be made party aeiep
WIFE, not having entered their appearance given see
rity according the Act of the General and ~
rules OF this Court, and appearing the satisfaction OF
IN. Court That the said defendants Peter Eiingtou ana
nily his wife Inhabitants this the mn
ion OF th. PLAINTIFF by John w. NASH Esq his counsel
Oruered, that tue said defendants, Peter Ellington sS
Emily his wife, do appear here the fourth In
August next, and the planau,s bill and ia,
copy OF this order be forthwith Inserted In some nuti
printed In the city Richmond two uon,
successfully and also posted tue front door Of lie
Courthouse Of this country two successive Court day
Acopy-reste,
J.TLEIGn, c. A. G.
June y 1S-wgNs
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NOVICE

WAS committed to Fairfax county Jail, a runaway,
w ON the 9th day ofJune last, negro who calls
himself Jacob and says he belongs MIR. Mudd OF
Georgeown, d. G. The said negrs about 10 age,
about feet high has been crippled in his left thigh,
black, bad on when committed blue cloth coat, dark
grey pair OF pana'oons, cotton shirt and wool hat The
owner OF the above named negro, any, requested
come forward property, charges and take him
AWAY, Otherwise he will be disposed Of according
T.. Is. BRADLEY, Jailor,
for ]. G. Hunter, Sheriff Of Fairfax Co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-06
ELK ISLAND ron SALE.

WILL Ne Sold Monday the 18th day Of July next
ihe premises Mt public auction The lower half the
isand ~ tue county of Goochand, called Elk Islands be-
ing the property oftbe estate of the late Dr. James S. Gil
sm rus properly Is about so miles above The city Of
hicbmond, and within "a mie Of Cnrersvic. The fer-
ny ofib soil Of this land its conguity to market the
ready carriage for produce which AT all offered
the farmer ard planter, contribute render Of the
most desirable farms in the The lower half which
viii he offered for SALE contains by old oc
perfectly level low grounds, well adapted the cultivation
OF tobaccs, wheat and the produce Of which low
grounds Nv point ofquaity and quantity, surpassed
by the produce of Iaod In the ANY farther
scrpiion OF the land IL deemed unnecessary rs pre-
sumeh that persons wishing purchase such valuable
bacco, wheat and land, viii visit previous the
day OF sale Possession will be given the Of January
ISo-aowing to The purchaser the privilege Of sowing
crop Of wheat In the fall.
u AZ the same time and place will be offered for
sale zOo acres Of nigh laod, called Tuggle dire IS oppo
ste 70 the island being mostly wood land and chiefly
Ter nc purpose OF supplying the island With wood, &c
nr WIN ~ Nay who resides nj rugges, will take pleasure
10 showing both the island the land 10 any per-
son who may wish , purchase.
terms OF sale; 2, years, the purchaser giving
oono WIN approved security, aud paying interest one-
thu part OF the whole from the time Of delivery
Of possession, snd giving deed Of the island
JOHN GILLIAN, I Ex'ors Of
-. THO. r. GILLIAN, ST. s. S.deo.
Asy ~. 1-tns
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Ninety SLAVES FOR SALE.

virtue Of deed Of subscribers BY
- Alexander Boyd for the purpose of securing n deL
due to Blair Burw.l, shall Wednesday the 18th day
Of August next at Meckenbure Courthouse offer for .ale
10 the highest bidder tor cash. about ninety valuable
embracing every descrption-among them there nre Two
good wagoners three blacksmbs, Two shoemakers and
brckayer The sale will be continued until all the slaves
shall be sold So favorable opportunity TO purchase
sIovesis seldom presented purchasers TO attend
JOHN ". LEWIS l.r
June Is. Lids WIN TOWNEs. ir"s'ees'
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$ IN chANOEaY.-ln GoUchiand county court is,s
March, 1924
George W. Parrish, ex'or Of Booker Parrish dec. PHI

i March, 1924 ''a
George w. Parrish, ex'or Of Booker Parrish dec. PHI
Against 80
David M Parrish, William S. Bates Hudah his VIII
and James Booker, Eza Cons,nui, Louisa Ann and n,
Bates children OF the ssid William s.. Bates and Hvi
his wife, Joel TbomRs opd Susanna his Wife, mue na
eriord and Ann his wife, Archibald Rutherford aud Mss
ret his wife, LipscomI Crank ana Polly his wife Tsa
Eds and Cstharue his wife, James Parrish and %
stani his wife and kobsri c. Parrish, Susanna g. Parrish
and george 8. Parrish children OF Booker Parrish The
ycrrnseI, "eeeaseu, DTS.
Archibald Rutherford and Margaret M his wife nor haS
ing entered their appearance given security
the act OF Assembly and the rules Of this court and
appearing TO the satisfaction court TINT thew ire s
Inhabitants Of this state the motion The pIsnt h,
his attorney is ordered that the said defendants
Rutherford and wife and Archibald nd w;1s d.
appear here the third Monday in next and
the plaintiffs bill and that copy order be for,b
With ret In public newspaper published In lie
city Of Richmond, for eight weeks and ,a,
another copy be posted the from, the
Of this county on two successive court days.
Aeopy-Tes,e, w. MILLER, G. g. c.
NAV G. y1swevs -: