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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05
August 8.

Cbsucery At rules held in the clerks Office of the con
~ court OF Amelia, the Sd July, 1926
Elizabeth Farrar, eXecutriK Of Samuel Fanar, Plaintiff
Against.
William Anderson and Richard Booker administrator Of
' sP VI 4b"ueIsoh, ueceased, Defendants.
The defendant William Anderson not having entered b;s
appearance and given security according the Act Of Assem-
hy and the rules Of this court and appearing that he +, not
an inhabant this commonwealth Therefore on the otio
OF plaintiff by her aorney ordered that the said
Wam Anderson do appear here the fourth Thursday az
september next and answer the plaintiffs bill and that n
Of his order be forthwith Inserted one of the
or Petersburg newspapers, for months scc and
tins county, on two successive court days.
a copy Te'te J. r. LEIGH, @. A. G.
August s. 9e no.
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lf,hcnL Erns fnr SnIe

r the Peuieuary or the Penentary Store, Of superior
"a quality, which are warranted by the Superintendent 10
operate well IN all tespetb.
Tuv o. 23-if
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TINE Tavern Newken courthouse. This valuable stand
4 u well known There is attached to Farm sufficient
supply portion Of the consumption OF the house The
Of lease may he three years, al the option Of the
renter. Is. BASSETr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05
MCORMICK PLOUGHS.

HF subscriber has hand aud offers for sale, the
n Richmond Plough Mandatory, opposite the Union Hotel
an assortment ofe celebrated Mccormick, aud
improved BAR-SHARE PLOUGHS.
WILLIAM PALMER.
Also on hand, few three-horse Sefshapener,.
Sent. l..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

-" After long cruize OF Ave month";, we have ar
rived where there some marks OF civilization'
having accomplished the object of cruize, in
taking the survivors of the crew of the whale ship
Globe, of Nantucket"
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FOR RENT,

FgyHE subscriber Ina, resumed the Practice Of Medicine.
4 JOHN r. ARCHER.
4nff in Sci I
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OF such only as are known 10 De ue'o'eu W
the administration. and which one OF its servie
mouth-pieces (The Democratic Press, Philadel-
phia } unblushingy advocates as correct and pro-
per, must contribute much toward building up and
promoting artful men.
Monday (August) is the day approximation holding
the general election in the states OF Kentucky, Mis-
sour, Illinois andI Indiana In all but the former,
Representative the 10th Congress will be chosen
In other states, the opposition TO the adminstra-
ton waiting for the result OF the election In
Illinois and Missouri with great solicitude. The
question is not, however in those states, presented
in manner 10 test the opinion of the people, Tor
or against the administration. Mr.. Bates, OF Mis-
souri, who alone opposes Mr.. Scott, has come for
forward as its avowed supporter, and nmates that
Gen. Jackson his last choice among the candi-
dates at the late presidential canvass. The election
will be close one, but the calculations on all sides,
are rather in favor of Mr.. Bates.
In Illinois Mr. Cook, for the first time. has two
competitors. But they both deny, most explicitly,
that they opposed TO the administration OF Mr.
Adams. The opposition to Mr.. Cook is strong.
though not very formidable. 1t is principally OF a
personal or local nature. Louisville X. Paper.
Some of the English Editors have INDUCED in
humorous speculations on the nice distinction which
Mr.. Clay attempted establish between his public
and private character, when he challenged Mr..
Randolph TO the field. The London New Month
Magazine contains he following face,ious re-
marks on the subject. Nat. Int.
We are sorry to among the Americans.
the adoption OF notion which, we thought, could
never have gained ground among free and think
ing people. We allude to the distinction which
| Mr.. Clay attempts to draw between his political
and private character. in his call on Mr.. Randolph
for explanation. Is it possible that political
scoundrel be good private man? very droll
illustration of this sort of feeling occurs In Rey
nolds amusing Memoirs. A sporting gentleman,
who had lately levanted at New market, passing
at this time proclaimed him aloud a cheat and a
blackless' Cheat and blacklegs' cried the in
dignant gamester'-' Sir, dare you::' Yes, Sir,
and under the same circumstances, would say the
same to any man in England = Oh? rejoined his
| alarmed opponent, If you would say the same
| TO any man in England, it IS not perSonat-and
SO, Sir, am satisfied -
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n Years Thirty-one thousand eight
hundred and twelve barrels OF flour msnufac-
tured at Mr.. II. Ey's Mills in this village, during
the IL months ending on the OH inst. Mr.. Z. at
our request has obligingly furnished US with this
statement, and we publish 1t for the information oil
those numerous yisiters to our extensive lourishing
establishments. We presume that the quantity OF
flour made at the several mills in the village the last
year, is not less than $50 900 barrels.
Rochester TclegrGph
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Lundtie Hospital, williamsburg.
NJ OFFICES hereby given that all the cells this institution
occupied, and that patents will be received
until Of The said cells vacant; due which will
he given. By order VI the Court Of Directors
May -. 5--f LEO HENLEY. e.. 4.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

The Montreal papers announce the arrival in that
city of a party of men who had accompanied Cap
tain franklin as far as the Frozen Ocean, bring ing
letters from Bear Lake to the Goth January. -
Capt F. and his party were then in high spirits,
anxiously waiting the opening of the navigation, in
order to resume their expedition. The thermome-
ter had only been at Al below zero. We under
stand by this conveyance, that the returns of furs
are considered good throughout the whole OF the
Indian country. The settlement at Red River has
suffered severely by the OVERLOOKING of the River
last spring, the whole country being completely
inundated, and the buildings carried away.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

SCJS The Freebolders Of SpousJlva County,
are requested TO meet at the County Court House,
on Monday next for the purpose Of soliciting
Philip p. Barbo,tr. Esq 10 become alCandidate for
a sestin Congress, at the approaching Election.
FTedg. Heraid
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

7vHE wish purchase few thousand bushels
4 81 good WifEdT, deliverable The river below this
place. Apply q, JOSEPH MARX X SON
Sepi. T. 33-8
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

" lhuINiA AT Superior Court OF cnancery, holden at
the Capitol in the city Of Richmond, the 5st day of
January, 1926.
David G. Williams, Plaintiff
Against
David Ieenhll executor Of Pascha Greenh the younger,
Edmund Wills sheriff of Nooway, and administrator
Samuel Greenh dec, Nathaniel Jones exoi. Francis
Jones and Cshane Jones. widow, William Gaines admir-
Robert Lewis aud Martha Lewis widow Of said Robert,
Thomas Worham and Sarah his wife Philip Jones Mary
H. r. his wife, and David, Samuel Philip w. and Elizabeth
GIeenhil Benjamin johnson and Catharne has wife, Taomas
Gibbon admir- OF Richard Hall, and administrator de boni,
non OF William Codle dec and the heirs of the said Will
liam and Mary Jackson, aud Mary A Pr Francis L. o. Eliza
beth IL, Ro ID. P and WIN. J. Lewis. Dets.
This cause this day he heard The bill answers,
exhibits and examination Of witnesses, and gued by
counsel; On consideration Whereof the doth the
several accounts prayed for oy the hill of
soners, who directed examine state settle the said
accounts, Tor such of them the parties may
and report the To the with specially
stated deemed pertinent by HIMSELF which require
by the parties to We 50 stated.
a copy. Teste WM. w. HENING, &C.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05
VERMONT GOLD.

A Beautiful piece of native gold, weighing near
Iy ten ounces, lately found in the town oil
Newlane, Vermont. 1t was picked up by boy
near a small brook, and was studded with chrystas
of quartz 1t is considered worth eighty nine cents
the heavyweight. The inhabitants OF the village
are about turning out grand search for more
of the precious metal /; and every wiich-hazle
the abouts has been subsidized for mineral rod
They had much better turn out and till the earth
which would be to produce golden harvest.
Yankee discoveries and nrentionS.-it is
stated in the papers that an eastern man has dis
cred that .w eet OIL rubbed upon brass furniture
and upon horses, will effectuaily prevent flies
from soiling the one biting the other. The dis
coyeries of our eastern friends who are thinking
people, and always experimenting are oit times
of very beneficial nature, though sometimes they
relate to small and apparently uifilng matters
Any attempt, however, to relieve that noble ami
NAL, the horse. from any portion OF the torments
to which he is subjected among US, during the
warm season, must excite the plaudit 81 every hui
name and generous heart. albany Chronicle
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Rosror. August 10

Rain ! Rain Rain = Since Thursday nearly
one quarter part Of the quantity Of rain which u
sually descends in year, has drenched this region
Of the country. We have no information Of any
damage sustained ny the crops from it, nor Of its
effect on tie mill and other streams. But gentle
men from Newport mention that tho injury il had
occasioned The Streets ia that place, had induced
The call of town meeting, al which $1,000 were
vo'ed torep.ir them. The embahkment around
the Sta'e House ia Ibis city, has given way in con-
sequence Of it., 20 an extent which will require a
large expenditure o replace.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

ANANfED Al The Pepteniiary large quantity Of Flour
w Barrel BOOPPOLES Tor which The highest price will
be pad N Cssh,hy TuOS. NELSON, PAP.
June ~. fc--tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

a letter was received at Boston, on Tuesday,
from IN Office Of the u. $. schooner Dolphin
dated WoaAooI January II. 1926, whica says,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

On Saturday evening one Of our deputy Mar
shals went on board the Ship Jane, Captain
Holmes, about to sell for Liverpool, TO serve a
civil process upon person then on board, and
who, it was understood, going passenger in
the ship. The captain being absent, and the
mate NOT knowing the marshal to be an officer,
ordered him ~ leave the ship, on his perceiving a
dispute had ai-en between him and the passenger
The Marshal neglected TO show his authority and
refused to leave the vessel hen force was ap-
plleh by the mate 10 compel him to DO so. The
Marshal then applied at the Office of the police
snd obtained armed force, and returned on board
the ship TO take the passenger who be claimed as
prisoner. Here fracas ensued between the ships
crew and the armed force brought sgans, them
But we believe no injury sustained. The mate
and crew, on the arrival of the mayor, were taken
into custody where they remained until yesterday
morning about 10 o'clock, when they had hear
ing before his honor. The mate and three seamen
were bound over to appear before The Criminal
Court, At the next term. The mate gave bail for
his appearance and will sail in the ship, whilst the
poor seamen who were unable 10 procure bail were
sent to jail, where they will be forced to remain
until November next. " y. Paper.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

Another murder has been committed in Ken
lucky. On Wednesday night, the 9th instant, a
young man was shot dead in the streets of Lexng
ton. After the close of the election. number If
young men engaged in mischevous irolc OF dis
placing and derangin5 signs and other articles
throughout the streets One OF them was armed
with a loaded pistol. An officer of the guard took
them to account Some angry words ensued,
when the man with the pistol, discharged it, he
supposed, at the guard. But, by mistake, its con-
tents were received By one OF his companions, who
instantly expired. The perpeiraior escaped, and
effort mas made 10 secure HRS
Her. Phenir.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

The ST. Augustine Herald of the 25th ultimo
states that the Engineers appointed by the Co
vernment OF the United States to survey the route
of Canal across the Isthmus of Florida, have as
cended the ST. Johns high up Black Creek,
have taken a survey Of the Creek to the forks, and
are on their return to the mouth of the rivers and
after taking the soundings and survey OF the Bar,
will proceed through the Nsrrows to St. Mays.
Their industry eyinces determination to accom-
plish their object in time for the next meeting of
Congress.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

Two young ladies Of Brooklyn, the one aged
sixteen, the other twenty, were drowned at Ho-
boken on Thursday last, at about noon. They had
been walking at that place with party of pleasure,
composed of ladies' and some small children, when
they determined to battle in the river They wad-
ed out some distance, and meeting large rock,
climbed upon it; being covered with grass and
weeds its sipperiEess rendered their foothold pre-
cafious, and ultimately, of them slid from the
outside of il where the water was deep. Her COM
panon tried get hold OF her. but her terror, and
The ubrcity OF the rock, precititated her likewise
into the stream. The shrieks and outcries of the
remainder of the party on the shore drew the at
tention of the persons in a boat, near by. They
Immediately rowed 10 the place whence the ladies
had disappeared, and after short search, they
succeeded in recovering the bodies. but all attempts
to recall life proved unavailing. The bodies were
Immediately conveyed to their friends at Brooklyn,
in whom their reception excitei inefabie anguish
and distress
The names of the young ladies were Miss Sin
clair, daughter of Mr.. John Sinclair, merchant, Of
Brooklyn, and Miss Mcintosh, sister OF Mr.. Me-
Intosh, of the same place ". Y. Paper.
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august 3.
VIRGINIA: AT Rules holden the clerks office of the
w eonT, OF ehaoeety for the Richmond district the
john Robertson, Esq Attorney General Of the common
wealth Of Virgins, PhG
Against
William A. Rogers Reuben Days,on admir- of Daniel pa
Pindal dec Mary S. Jackson aJmx Of John e. Jsekson
dec Nathan Coil whian L. Jackson, Jobn Wilson, r.
The defendant Isaac Heiskel Dot having entered hi, an
Pe9ranee and given security according the Of Assembly
deuee that not inhabsn q chi, eSnatry II !, oys
ed That the defendant do appear here the first day Of the
Of th, order be forthwith published some newspaper in he
ely Of Richmond for two months sueee''ve, and posted at
AcOPy Te.ie, VIM w HENING, &C.
aug. Q. 26-wet
N Ghsoeery: vngints-At court holden for Csr,I,ns
1875. ''' '"l u'y oi 4uAy'
Richard Ship PILE
Thomas d Blackburn b S. Sale, aud Gorge and William
The defendant, Thomas D. Blackburn and n g 81 No.,
having entered their appearance and given seenv ssso+
to the act Of Assembly and the rules of this court and so
pearng ny satisfactory evidence that they are NOT
OF this commonwealth ordered that The sad defendsnt,
DO appear here before the first day Of October Term s1f
to answer the bill Of the plaintiff sud that copy Of this ore
be forthwith inserted IN the Enquirer printed IN The ev II
hiehnond io two mouths suceeivey, aud posted the
,.As,gPy. Teie wG. A PESDLEroN, DC.
-2--.---- 1J-wBtf
Chaneery AT RUE holden he clefEs Office Of KInr
and Queen county the courthouse thereof on the 9Th dV
Of June, 1926. J
Thomas 'skn Executor Of the last will and esamen, Of
Larkiu Deshszo, dec. Pl.,nf5a
against
Nathaniel Crane aud Pevion Crane. Ue65fs
hn day came the Plaintiff by Charles HILL Tsq his srne
and appearing that the defendants Nathaniel crane Ptvo
are noi inhabitants Of the State fVngna the ordDs
process Of the law cauno be served Upon them II tbereoo
decfeed and ordered, that they appear here On or bs The
1T day Of September fern nest aud enter their appearance
snd give security for The performance Of future decree or
th courts according 10 The rules ofthe court that eop
OF ihn order he forthwith published newspaper pt5.
tel IN the city ofRichuond Tor months scceelv AMI
that another copy be posted the dour Of tie courthouse Of
this county, for twOsuccessiee conrtdays
copy Tcsic, GEO. q. POINDEXTER. d. e.
August Z. LIDO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

Col. Thomas Gray, OF Cooke county, Tennes-
see, has been practising Attorney for si1ty-five
years. few weeks ago, at the County Court, in
Newport, he delivered a speech in case which
he had been engaged to attend TO, with much ami
nation and perfect recollection of facts.
A caravan OF 90 persons has set out from Mis-
souri, on mercantile speculation to New Mexico
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

place, than TO avoid the evil TO be dreaded IN iu-
ture Another subject, is the astonishing infiu-
ence that is exercised under the name OF Executive
Patronage. The appointment TO important Offices
OF such only as are known to be devoted to
the administration, and which one OF its servile
mouth-pieces (The Democratic Press, Philade-
phia } unblushingy advocates as correct and pro-
per, must contribute much toward building up and
promoting artful men.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05
( Ftom me Harfford TimesO


As elections approach in the several States, we
observe the preparations and mansuvres of the DIFF
ferent parties. and can in all an interest taken
in National as well as State politics. The choice
of members to the next Congress, in particular, is
made with reference to past proceedings, or with
design 10 future operations in the National coun-
ellis In our own State on the contrary, there is
a sluggish apathy an Indifference manifested on
all national questions, and few, very few there
to watch over the proceedings Of our public Off
GERS, and investigate their conduct. There are,
however individuals who interest themselves in
these things who know and have marked well the
motives and conduct of in Office, and with the
feelings and sentiments Of American citizens, have
seen and lamented the course pursued by leading
men. They have regretted that with the name Of
republicans, they had 20 little of the principle, and
that by artful preteusions, they should have is
guided others The amendment OF the Constitu-
ton Of the United States, so as to prevent the
choice Of President from deVolving on pre-exist-
ing body, and of all others the House Of Represen-
tstives should be attended to-, and is subject to
which the iretmen should turn their attention The
danger TO be appreheudeJ from that is meal
culsbls-and even at the last election hal Mr.. Clay
come before that body, who tell the consequent
ces, With an influence in the house far greater
than that Of any other individual can it be doubted
he voud have obtained seat 10 which his polii-
cal and moral character little entitled him? Look
ing these things and tie bearings they may have
on our future tranquility, csn u be doubled that
public policy end the prosperity and welfare ol
our country reqnire this alteration?
These remarks are made, less Tor what has taken
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

I'm ehsneery. United States court. Fifth circuit and Ess
tern district of vrgns Jun. ist Thom,s Muudel
aud John Fergusson smr with the will annexed of Robert
Ferguson, deceased and admnsors OF Alexander Law OF
Henry Riddei ofJsmes GOldou of John Campbell and of
Archibald Henderson Plaintiffs.
John Spence surviving of John Gibson deceased
and Richard H. Henderson, only executor Of Alexander Hen
derson deceased resident Virginia AMI his acting EXECUTOR
Defendants.
The defendant Spence having filed his which the
plaintiff reply generally, this by OF
parties be heard the hill and exhibits
and argued by COUNSEL consideration Whereof the coart
doth refer the and of the respective
partners with the partnership the bill mentioned TO o
the commissioners Of the court who directed to examine
state and settle the and make thereof. the court
with matter specially stated, deemed pertinent by himself
OF required by any OF the parties to be 80 stated
copy. Teste. RID. JEFFRIES, elk.
Con,nissio',,rs Office, Richmond, LIST Aug. 1926.
The parties Interested the execution of the above order
hereby notified that have appointed Monday the 9th day
of October next o the this office; at which
time aud place they hereby required before
duly prepared with all necessary books. of accounts state
men documents and proofs enable perform the du
e by said order required of the OF the
said court. WIN. u. PENDLETON Conan.
August 8. 26-wsw
A John Holt, compp
Against
Richard Y. Bland sheriff Of Holloway, and
de bon of John Bracket, dec Peter j. Grigg admir-
John Hurt, dee Phoebe Bracket, John b. Davidson and
Martha his wife, John Harper and Beey his wife, James
Dennat aud Frances hts wife, John NJ B racket and Signal
M lore Defts
The defendants Phoebe Draoke John Harper and Betsey
his wife, jaime. Bennatt and Frances his wife, and John NJ
Bracke not having entered their appearance. given
cuy, according TO the act of Assembly and the rules Of this
Oourt aud appearing TO the satisfaction Of the court that
they not inhabitants of this commonwealth, the motion
oil The complainant by his COUNSEL ordered, that the said
defendants the first Thursday in November
next aud BILL that copy of this order he n-
serted the Richmond Enquirer for
and posted at the front door of the courthouse county
A copy. Te,te. T. w. POWELL, D. c.
August n. 27-wsw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-05

Mr.. j. II r,aush, OF this county, states in the
Examiner of Wednesday, "that daughter OF his
being bit in the ancle by copper head snake, the
poison was extracted by applying the mouth OF a
bottle filled with whiskey TO The wound Alter con-
tinung the application for about three quarters of
hour it was taken off, and the poison was found
to he nearly all extracted the part sweled but lit
tie. Had the application been continued for an hour,
it is supposed that the poison would have been en-
tirely extracted ii was distinctly passing from
the wound into tie bottle" Maryland Paper.