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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-27
PURLIC NUCIYO.N


EeY virtue of deed Of executed the Subscribers
the 10th day of November 1919 by Carter b. Page and
Rebecea his wife, aud Acknowledged by said Carer H.
Page, ia the Office Of the Count Of Hastings city Of
Ricimnnd, the 10Th day OF November, 1873 for pur
pose OF securing TO the F3mes Bank Of Virginia certain
Of money therein mentoned will sell at Public Auction
for ready money the premises, Thursday the 10th
Of June next at o'clock, 81 ii fair, if the fair
day, certain
ACRE LOT Or GROUND,
bounded on the North by street. the South by street
on the East by the lot OF Nathaniel Sheppard aud
West by the which passes the East of the house,
owaed by Col David Bullock and the late Thomas wion esq
i. N NICHOLAS, ,,
wM NEKsRVIs, trustees
Richmond April IS, 1925. iii-ids
T. s.. Aho by the Of the deed the ustcc, are
authorised sell for cash. credit six twelve aud eighteen
months will he allowed the purchaser, TO be by
with approved endorser and deed Of trust the property
lie sale will be conducted by Thomas Taylor.
.BffRSH.4L'S S.dLE.
Pgrsusnee Of decree Of the superior Court IF Chaaesy
held at the capitol IN the city Of Richmond the 25h
March, 1925, viii expose sale the 8t June next al
i o'clock fair not the next fair day, the premises,
completely finished
PAPER MILL,
IN Powte Creek about miles above Manchester and
half indie from james river This mill calculated for
working two engines, for sizing Of white pepper, with duser
lott and pipe Of pure prng water, with every necessary apa
fat, out houses Sc &c shall also sell along with ie Mill
and the aPpurenance', the tract vi land which the mill
built combining from 30 acres very we'll wooded &c
The sale will be made according the decree OF the count
VIZ on credit Of Que and two years. for bonds with good seeu
tiy, aud ken upon the property until paid
April s. tO5~td
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-27
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAY 81, 1895.

siormed under heavy fire of musketry and the
rock not high, but to appearance impractcabe, and
IN the opinion OF the enemy il was
" The encmy did not leave the fort until we were
within few PAGES of them, and they even threw
stones NJ us, when we were too much under the
fort for the fire to reach us 1t is due to Captain
burrows OF his Majesty's 4lst regiment, and Lieut.
heele' Royal Navy, to say they were in first. |
now felt secure of the place, and after wai!ing till
the men had recovered from the exertion, snd to
get them together, they marched down along the
works and cleared all before them. The Sd Light
Infantry hanking us IN the wood l proceeded to
the pagoda, near which they appeared disposed TO
stand, however they only suffered the more by it.
on entering the pagods Twas surprised not to find
1t FULL but on looking over the wall, they were in
hundreds, rushing down, taking the water, and eros
sing the jungle. There were about 100 muskets
bearing on them, and their loss was very severe.
& All opposition at an end, and on
marching through the town it was, usual desert
ed, except by great many women. The Woon-
ghee and six elephants ready and had escaped with
as am told, good deal ofproperty. The empi-
ness OF the houses showed every preparation had
been made If the place captured, to prevent
our getting any property enclose you return of
the guns taken, also the ordnance stores, and
the quantities OF the latter immense, kept in stock
ade about half mile up the hill, and a regular
mandatory to make the powder. l had it blown
up esterday.
:" Our loss has been comparatively small, seven
killed and fourteen wounded. Capt. Booth is not
badly Wounded. In this immense place, with such
facilities 20 escape, cannot guess what The enemy's
loss may have been, but, from the prisoners, of
whom we have great many, and other sources,
it must have been great, allowing that two-thrs
OF the numbers reported within this place at the at
tack, there must have been between three and four
thousand
Here follows list of the killed ard wounded
and an enumeration of those who distinguished
henseiy es
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-27
MOTInE

IL persons having claims against the estate Of W,n Gait
"a dec will bring them forward properly authenticated fof
payment end those indebted te estate the late concern
Of Gait johnson, will make payment to US without DELAY
JOIN 1LLAN. Executor. Of
-, WILLIAM GALT, 5 WmGalt, dec.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-27
CORN LAWS.

A full report is given OF the proceedings OF the
great City (Londo1.) Meeting for the purpose Of
pet ionng the Parliament to revise The Corn Laws
TIE Lord Mayor was called TO the Chair and the
meeting L. said to have been " crowded With ban
kers, merchants, traders, &c" Resolutions were
passed against the existing system OF Corn Laws,
and unanimously directed to be printed in the Lon
don uewsp pers. We annex them as likely TO be
read with interest in this country.
=" Resolved, with one dissentient voice, That
high price OF food, relatively 10 Other countries, is
an evil Of sreat magnitude, cntaiing privations on
the bulk Of the community, reducing the genera.
rate Of profit retardiDg the accumulation of wealth
and tending to drive capital abroad; and that ne
loss arising to he public from such high price is
nftTompensated b. corresponding advantage accru-
81 lNo any class Of society.
Moved by Thomas Toobe, Esq. seconded b,
w. Ward, Esq.
Resolved unanimously, That great fluctuations
the price Of the necessafes OF life are in al cas-
6 highly injurious; the extreme elevation inGictinc
severe zi9cring on the pltIIc as c0agnas, white
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25

IL The CoNsTrrUTIONAL WIG as p,biished
t'0ice ceek, (1uesdays and Frmays,) at fire dol
taTs per on'tum, payable IN adcdnce.
~ Precious TO a discontinuonce ofHe paper, al
6TfecrGses must he pajd mp. nut those ,Cho may
'oLdt 10 discontinue, miN noiiN Tie Editor 10 that
effect, at least thirty days before tie period erpires
for olich they subScribed.
u For Hdrert'sing-75 cents Il SQUARE (or iess)
for lie first insertions AMI 50 cey,is for each con-
filafsce.-1he number IF itseriions must be noted
on lie MS. oMercise E.ey rM be continued and
charged accordingiy.
- advertisements from tie country to be paid
for M ddUance, assumed by responsible midi
Oidudl IN u,is place Manchester.
IS an letters to the Editor must be postpaid,
or they ,cM receire no attention.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
TfRGLNIA:


AT rules holden ill the clerks office of the superior
court OF chaneery for the Williamsburg district,
the 9TH day Of March, 1895:
Reuben Meredith and William Meredith, adm'rs
de bons non Of Elisha Meredith and Ann l..
Mefcd''h' pHs
against
John b. Clopton, or of John Clopton deed, Will
liam Hill, Packe Street, William Clopton and
Samuel Clopton, sons of Reuben, aud Reuben
Ciopion' dts
The defendants William and Samuel Clopton,
sons OF Reuben, not having entered their appear
ancc and given security according to the act of
assembly and the rules of this court and it appear
ing by satisfactory evidence, that they are not in
habtants of this county, it is ordered, that the
SAID defendants do appear here on the first day of
the next term and answer the original and amended
bills of the planiits aud that a copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in some newspa per published
IN the city of Richmond for Two months successive
y and posted at the front door of the former ca pi-
tol in the city of Williamsburg.
"A copy. Testc,
mar 10 JAMES C.4BLNESS, d. C.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
mar 22-w3t
TAYLORSVHLE RACES.

A I "a meeting of the subscribers to the Hanover
/ q Jockey Club, convened by public notice, a
Taylorsville, on the Sd of Feb. 1S25:-The rules
and regulations of the club having been atopted
Hector Davis esq 4 as unanimously elected Presi-
dent; Thomas Maryhall, esq. Treasurer; and VIM
l.. White, Secretary.
The Races will commence on the Sd "Wednesday
i'll April next
lsi Day, free Tor colts 8 years old mile heats
I'd Day, mile heats, free for any horse. mare
or gelding.
Sd Day, the ProPrietor's purse, with the addition
OF an elegant saddle and bridle free for any horse
mare or geldng that has never won purse-mile
heats VIM. l.. WHITE,
March 13-w.3w Sec'v
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
E'sbr,,,,-,,iy 1GrS

rel Office is hereby given 10 the proprietors of
/ the per cent stock, commonly called the
treasury note per cent stock, issued in pursuance
of the act of Congress passed the 9th February,
1915, that the principal of the said stock and,
the interest which may be due thereon the time,
wllbe paid TO the said proprietorS to their at
torr,eys, duly authorised, on the st day of April
next, at the Treasury i'll Washington, or at such
loan Office on the books whereof any portion of
said stock may stand.
Information is further given that surrender of
the certificates of the said per stock will be
required at the time of redemption, and that the in
day OF March next
VIM. II. CRAWFORD,
Feb. ll-l3t. Secretary of Tie TreaSury.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25

WM. LAMBERT, Jr. .4Horney-af- Lar,
w offers his services to those who are en-
gagged in law suits in tue Courts held in the
city Of Richmond to prepare their suits for trial.
lie will pay particular attention 10 getting the
parties speedily before the Court, the IL, glect
of which causes great delay. lie will also at
tend to the suits at rules TO the taking ofdeposi-
lions; and before the commissioner he propo-
ses to do what the parties themselves now
have to perfom, and whatever else NAV be ne
cessary to hasten final decision OF their cause
For the utility OF such council he refers TO every
member of the Bar.
January 25--tf.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25

DURSUANT TO the above order of the Coun-
q ty Court of lIenrlco, will be sold on JVed-
ncsday the Both of March, to the highest bidder,
Tor cash, before the store of Richard Baker near
Fairfield, between the hours of and o'clock,
two acres of land in the County of Henrico,
whereof George Flora died seized and possess
ed, adjoining the lands OF Francis Lewis and
Others on the road leading to Streets Mill.-By
the commissioners.
March lh--wDw
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
SIR ALFRED

By TIE Lmhorted Horse SIR HARRr.
WHAT truly celebrated Horse SIR ALFRED,
4 equally remarkable for beauty, speed and
bottom will stand again at my Plantation in
Charles City county, seven miles from the Court
Rouse, and let to mares upon the same terms as
formerly. HENRY Il. CHRISTIAN
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
Cut Nails, Ground Plaster, and
Family Flour, for Sale.

pINIVE Hundred to Thousand kegs Of Cut
a Nails, weighing so to 100 lbs. assorted, from
Sd. to sod.
Also, Cut Nails for tobacco kegs and hhds. war
rantcd to cinch.
with despatch.
40 Tons of Ground Plaster of Paris packed into
barrels OF hhds. according to order,
100 Barrels of Family Flour, that is proved to
be good.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
Fruit and Ornamental Trees,

l. F. MILLS & co. (L0to Prince s Mills, }
9AFFER for sale at the old American Nursery
W very large assortment of Apples. Pears,
Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Ncctarnes, AL
monds, Ounces, MulbeTries, Figs, Currans, Grapes,
Gooseberries, RaspberricS, Strawberries, and other
fruits, including the very choicest kinds. Also,
very large collection of evergreen and other
mental trees, shrubs and plants including above 100
kinds of Roses. Also, about 80 varieties of the
finest Grapes, large assortment of Orange, Lemon
and Citron trees, Cameas Japan Roses, and
other greenhouse plants. Catalogues of which may
be obtained gratis of Messrs. ELLIS & ALLAN, ana
orders through whom will meet prompt attention.
March II 1t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
ROBERT MOTT,
House Painter, Glazier, sc.

EsPEcTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
a lie generally, that he continues his business of
HOUSE PAINTING, GLAZING, &c. at the well
known stand, corner of Harris's building and m-
mcdiately under the Office of the Constitutional
Wing. He has OH hand general assortment of
the best materials from New York, which will ena-
oe him to execute any commands entrusted to him
satisfactorily ON the most reaSona BILE terms. He in
tends attending To the most particular part of the
work personally, and will employ but the best
workmen.
N. b. Ceilings Whitened, aud Walls Stain ed
IN distemper colours.
March I5-tf
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Ward Election.

PENEIE election Of Cominon-council-m in the
T. several wards, will be held on the first Vetlncs-
Gay i'll April next, viz Tn Jefferson ward, No. l. at
the Union Hotel-In Madison ward, No. Q, at the
Eagle Hotel-and in Monroe ward, No 9, at the
Shochoe Hill tavern. Polls will0pcn i'll each ward
al 10 O'Clock, a NJ. "The freehoders of lots with
In said city, whether improved not, and whether
such freehoder resides therein not nd the house
keepers and inhabitants of the said city, who shall
have resided therein, at any time. for the space OF
three months without the intefmssou Of one twelve
months, and possess i'll their right, within the
same, movable and imnoveab.e property to the
value of one hundred pounds" are entitled to vote
w. d. WREN, Scrgt. G. Il.
March LIST, 1925. lit
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25

~ Office is hereby given that the following
v Certificate oi the United States Stock, in the
name of John Mason, bearing date the 10Th of
March, 1871, has been lost nslaid, and due APP
pcaton will be made at the Loan Office of the
United States for its renewal: Deferred per cent
Stock, No. 100, amount $50 oil.
JOHN r. MASON, SENR.
Jan. II wISt
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
Bussorah Arabian.

IHNHlS celebrated Horse will stand the ensuing
II season at O6rles, in the lower eud Of this
county.-For particulars see bapdbills.
Feb 18--1
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MARCH o5. 1895

IN Henr'co County Court, February 8h, [
Ann, Mary, and Selma Flora, infants un- !
der the age of twenty one years, and
heiresses OF Geo. Flora, deceased, who
sue by James Hooper, their next
friend, pits =
AGAINST
James Hooper and Lucy his wife,
Dpttc
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
marI8 JAMES C4BLvEss, d. C.
HRGENT4:


AT rules, holden in the clerks Office of the superior
court of chancery for the Richmond district, the
18th day of March, 1925:
Joel Allison Post and Waldron q. Post, Pts
against
Benjamin Duvall and James Whitlock, ~Dns.
The defendant James Whtlock not having en-
tered his appearance and given security according
to the act OF assembly and the rules of this court,
and 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that he
not an inhabitan of this country, it is ordered
that the said defendant do appear here on the first
day of the next term and answer the bill of the
plaintiffs; and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted IN some newspaper published in the
city of Richmond for two months successfully, and
posted at the front door of the capitol in the said
city. copy. Teste,
mar Is I'm. ". HENTJNG, c. C.
VIRGINIA.:
IN Superior Court of Chqnccry hol1en at he
Capitol tortbe ely Of Richmond, the 25M day OF
January, 1922:
William II. Campbell, Mary Campbell and Eliza
beth Campbell, infants by John Brown Cutting
their next friend, PHGs.
AGAINST
Cornelius Buck, administrator OF Archibald Camp
bell, decd; Rhrda Burnett, exccutfix of Edward
Burnett, decd and Samuel Woody, Dsfls
YENHlS cause came OF this day to he heard on the
a bill, answer, and exhibits and was argued bv
counsel on consideration whereof, the court doth
order, That the defendant, Cornelius Buck do rem
der an account of his administration of the estate
of his intcstate before commissioner of the court
who is directed To examine state aud settle the said
account, aud report the the court, with any
matters specially stated deemed pertinent by him
self, OF which may be required by the parties to be
so stated.
A copy-teste,
VIM. w HFNINC r Z,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
Whiskey, Sugars, MoIasses, sc.

NSJE are receiving by different vessels from
w Philadelphia, New-York, &c.
J IL Hhds. Philadelphia Whisky,
l3l bbls. do. part old and superior quality,
so hhdS dry New Orleans Sugar,
81 do. st. CroiX Sugar, portion prime,
so do. Alolasses, OF unusually prime quality,
30 bags prime green coffee,
$50 sacks Liverpool blown Salt,
800 heavy Spanish dry Hides,
For sale, on accommodate terms, by
RALST9N & PEASANTS.
March II 15t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25

Wis cause came on this day to be heard on
A the bill, answer, exhibits and arguments
OF Counsel, whereupon the court doth admdre,
order aud decree, that John New. George Kee-
see Urlah johnson and Daniel p. Harwood, or
any three OF them, do proceed as Commissioners
OF this Court, 10 sell two acres OF land in the
'ouny oi ilcnrico adjoining where
OF George Flora died seized and possessed, TO
the highest bidder for cash, after having adver-
Used the time and place of sale for two weeks in
some newspaper published in the CITY of Rich
mond and made report of their proceedings to
tins court, ON order for further decree.
A Copy. Teste,
j. Ii. WHIT ,OCEE r. m :,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
For Rent.

The handsome SUIT or ROOMS over our
Store, any and convenient, and very neat OF
fICE, fronting on 10Th or Gloss street. Possess
sion may be had Immediately.
Z. HAXALI. & co.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25

lsNOl Vi JONI Leslie, deceased, VINO
was executor of Robert Craig, dec. and .
otbers-DeftS. :
IN the motion Of the plaintiffs by their council,
" it is ordered, that all the creditors of the late
Robert Craig, dec. be permitted at any time before
the twenty~sccond day Of May next to come in and
prove before Commissioner Amos Laid, theis claims
by proper evidence; aud IN default of their so doing,
the court will then proceed to decree payment to the
plaintiffs George Rutherford, Robert Montgomcrie,
Robert Spier, Robert Fauld, Alexander Kerr, Tho
mas White and Daniel Wark, who are assienccs Of
the plaintiff Thomas Craig, Of the funds of the es-
tate Of the said Robert Craig, deceased: and it is
directed that copy Of this order be published in
some newspaper, printed in the city of Richmond,
for two months successfully.
a copy--testc, RD.JEFFRIES, elk.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Richmond, 2nd Month, IS, 1926.
The credit0rs NJ Hc lote RoJerf Craje. dc. are
hcreby noticd 10 come m anu prone heir claims be-
fore me, at ny o6ice IN his clt, at am time before
he 22d day Of May ne1t, in conformity ,cih The
qioCcgotog order NE courL
AMOS LADD,
Mar. S--WSW Master Commissioner.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONER OFucE,l
Ric,moHd Ft6 23d. 1925
The parties interested will please take notice,
that have appointed the 18th day Of April next to
commence the accounts directed in the foregoing or
der OF the court; ON which day, o'clock, a. NJ.
they are requested to attend at my office in this
city, with their accounts and vouchers ready for
examination and settlement.
AMOS LADD, NJ {.
March v4v
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University of Virginia.

M Hotel is open for Boarders. l will very
Iva willingly aid students in procuring lodging,
and attend to letters directed to me.
March lit JAS. BYARS.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25
PUBLIC SALE.

J. b. WHTTLOCKE, c. IL. c.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-27
TO be Sold at Public Sale,
Dec. q, 1925.

an Second day the 9th Of the 1si mo, 1926 valuable
County Pennsylvania, miles from Wilmington IL miles
from the upper end of the Wilmington and Kennett
pike road, and from Kenne Square; bounded by lands
tanning ia &C, es There are on said premises large
houses adjoining each other, of stone, the other Of
wood hed and rastered. with large piazza in front.
the door with pump in it, good spring with house
over it the barn IS feet wide by 20 lung two thesng
aoors all cellarcd under, with stabng sufficient and ol
er ont bulldnps. The land is divided into number Of
lots with good fence. is strongly lined and in high state
of cultivation with in every lot: large assortment
of well selected fruit, and large portion OF timber
further description is deemed unnecessary Persons
wishing 10 purchase are invited to view the premises pre-
vous to the day of sale.
Sale to commence o'clock, when attendance will be
given and conditions made known by
So "'> SAMUEL CARLTON.
,o,h Month oLtt 1895. tl-$<
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-27

Neither we're they less open Is anacirn, 10 III ess
pressing their disapproba,op Of the conduct of :. =
managers and in fact all the consequences Of lhs
RIOT with scarcely dissenting voice. are thrown
upon the shoulders Of these gentlemen. Ther
could not but have been aware that the public would
not support them in attempts 10 bring Kean upon
our boards. The civil authorities, .oo had watced
them again and again Of The Consequences. They
therefore stand without The shadow Of an excuse,
entirely and exclusively responsible Tor every ,hin.
that occurred. If our placesof amusement csnpo,
be conducted in proper manner without endan-
gerlng the peace and safety oil our city, let us havs
none; and, in conclusion, we cannot but Join in the
general wish, that our vigilant Mayor will st
this business" to the bottom, and cite the pro-
per persons before the proper tribunal to show
cause, If any they have, why their license should
not be taken from them"
FL After what has been said, il is perhaps IN.
necessary to add that no, a female was present.
I'rareiler.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-27
ron THE wATcHMAN.
A HINT IN TIME.

Those who hold Prize Tickets in the late Dsla4
ware State Lottery Sd Class Hope & Co., Acting
Managers, are respectfully informed that it is ne.
cessary to present them for payment before the LIST
of January next; and on refusal of the Manager
or Managers to pay them, they are advised to pro-
test them, as case of their not being PAID or
protested by the LIST Of January nex., the Managers
will be exempted by Law from paying them
Dec. 81, 1925. M.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-27
.Np,c Orleans, November [.

COTTON.--Thr al rming situation of this place
in consequence Of the immense losses experienced
by commerce, put stop to transactions, and an al
mos, total s,agna,icn prevails in our mari et Spec
ulaors are afraid Of dealing in an article much
deprecated in foreign markets. and prudence indu
ces them TO wait tina, prices be settled in Europe,
that they may be determined here with less unoer.
tanty.
The sales of the week consist OF about $50 bales,
~! ol which rs bales of Red River cotton we're sold
at Is and the balance at Is cents.-Arrived in the
wesk, about $50 bales.