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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-10-15

PsEssunE on wrSp.--It is ssccrtained d
by an accurate estimate, that the pressure
OF the wind upon thirteen sails when set.
comprising the suit OF the North Carolina,
"a, 's equal to the weight of20, 795 pounds
avcirdupois, nearly ten and half tons. The
number Of square yards Of camsss. upon
which this pressure operates, is 26Oe2.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-10-15

4 4 declared that he would follow up his
..ctories fov the purpose Of compelling him
"a lisscn TO the voice ofresson & humanity
Ifit bs true. ss tho aecounts in the French
papers tell us. that the Grand vizier had
Quilted Choumlo, and succeeded IN throw
mo himself into Adrianople, the reason
Why General Diebitsch remained station.
srv il nt oncc revealed.
Gon. Krassowsky on the 26th OF July,
met two dctachments Of Turks, who had
len Choum|a with 10,0GO men. and had Ia
kon Z position on the right bank Of the
Strashi. The Turks attacked Gen. krss-
sowskv's nanks. and were repulsed. when
thc Russian troops returned to lcnl Bazar
On the ?oth ofJuly, Major Gen. Schere-
ne,ieG who had IeN Karnabat 10 make
scconnoisanco towards Jambcl, cncoV-
tered Under the walls ofthat place, 1ff
''roskiah csysly and iufanlry. Th91rll u
r. rlssa. Tive rogimsnis snsf TO be
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

HDURSUANT to the provisions of the last will and
"a testament of the late Augustine Davis,I shall, as
his Executor; proceed TO sell, at public auction, on Sa-
turday the 3lst day Of October, 1929, the following va
liable real estate, viz.
The three-story brick house on Y and Ilth streets, at
present occupied by Mrs. Stanard.
The House adjoining the same occupied by Mr.. Samu-
ell Shepherd, and Messrs. Richie s. Cook as the office
of the Enquirer.
The House adjoining thereto, occupied bysDr. Clark,
and the ground from thence TO the Eastern boundary of
said Davis's lot, containing - feet, on which stands
a frame building, at present occupied by Mr. l.. Mon
tague.-Also, 800 Acres of Land, lying in the county OF
Henrico, about seven miles above town, a plat of which
may be seen at any time at the Coffee House, which
is divided into three different tracts, TO accommodate pur-
chasers; of l5i IL acres, 81 acres s. 81 1-2 acres each.
The sale of the whole will take place on that day, at
the Office OF the Enquirer, and the terms will be one
third in cash, one third in six months, and the remaining
third in twelve months from the day of sale. Bonds and
deeds of trust on the property will be required for the
two last payments. i. w. ROOTES, Executor.
oct. 2. J2-tJ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

I~LOUCESTER LANE FOR SALE.-In obedience
M to a decree Of Gloucester County Court, made at
the June session, of said Court, 1929, appointing me a
Trustee to carry into effect the provisions of a deed in
Trust, executed by John h. Seawell to Brazure w. Pry-
or as trustee for certain purposes therein set forth, will
be sold, at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the
End day of November next, being Gloucester Coun-
ty Court day, on the premises, that valuable plantation
lying in the County Of Gloucester, about ten miles be-
low the Courthouse, on which the said Seawcll now re-
sides, containing about seven hundred acres, of which
about four hundred and fifty acres are cleared. About
onc-half of this land is fine low grounds and the balance
level highland of fine quality. The situation is fine, and
the soil generally rich and well-adapted to the growth of
corn, wheat, barley, oats and cotton. The improvements
are extensive, and consist of an excellent dwelling house
of WOOD, sufficient for the accommodation of a large
family, with all necessary out-houses. There is also on
this estate a good store house, Immediately on the main
road, and is an excellent stand for business. The terms
of sale will be, for about $4,000, cash; for the balance a
credit will be given, payable in equal instruments, which
will be made known on the day of sale. The title is be-
lieved to be unquestionable, but selling as trustee l shall
convey only such title as l am invested with.
VIM. ROBINS, Trustee.
N. b. The sale Of the above property is postponed I'M
til Thursday the 9th oil November next, when il will
certainly take place. WM. ROBINS, Trustee.
sept. T.. S4-t2dNov.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17
Lands forfeited to the Literary F,nrds
AUDITORS OFFICE, 9th July, 1879.
the act passed 9Th Mare

y Oh IVY 1900
DUBLIC N~0TICE.-By the act passed 9th March,
N 1927, entitled I" An act concerning lands returned
delinquent for the non-payment of taxes the operation
of which was continued by a subsequent act passed 9th
Feb. lS2S,-all delinquent lands which were vested in
the Literary Fund.-, and not redeemed on or before the
first Of the present month by the original owners, have
become absolutely forfeited. Provision is made, however,
by the hrsc above mentioned act, in favor OF such person
or persons who may have a good legal or equitable title
to such lands, held or derived under a grant from the
Commonwealth, bearing date prior to the time of the
said lands vcsting in the President and Directors of the
Literary Fund, who, previous to the 9th of March, 1927,
may have settled and improved the lands claimed by
them, or who derive title under some person having
thus settled and improved said lands. But no person
shall be entitled to the benefit Of this. provision, who
shall not before the first day IF December, one thousand
eight hundred and ttcenty nine, pay into the Treasury,
on the proper warrant Of the Auditor of Public Accounts,
all taxes upon the lands claimedbyh him either in his own
name or the name ofthose under whomhe may claim title,
or by the person, or persons in whose name or right the
same was forfeited, or such portion thereof, as the land so
claimed ought TO be equitably and ratably charged there
with, with 10 per cent. per annum damages on the amount
which shall be each year due from the LIST day ofNovcm-
Der, of the year in which it becomes due, until paid.
JAS. e. HEATH,
July 10. 1S-f Auditor OF Public Account
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

FHNO STUDENTS OF MEDlCINE.-The subscri-
u Der intends TO deliver a course OF lectures on de-
monstrauve Anatomy and Surgery, during the ensuing
months of November, December january, February
and March. He pledges himself that no pains shall be
spared 10 render this course of Instruction practically
useful.
During a residence of9 years in this city, the subscriber
has been actively engaged in the instruction of Medical
Students. His experience justifies him in asserting that
no place affords more ample opportunities for the study
a Medical education. Situated central TO that region of
country, from which the northern schools derive their
principal support, possessing a population sufficiently
numerous for the purposes of surgical and classical in
struction. and enjoying, in an eminent degree, the adj
vantages of a healthy and suitable climate, the city of
Richmond presents to the cultivators of Medical science
almost every desideratum. JOHN CULLEN, M. ID.
oct. 10. 45-tf -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17
II .Veto Journal at the National Metropolis.
THE CENTRAL VEDETTE:

To be issued simultaneously, on the mornings Of publi-
cation in Alexandria, Washington and Georgetown.
TN assuming the helm of the Vedct,c, the ell tor
l. hopes it is sufficient. in a notice of this charac
ter,to remark that he has ever been the uneqnivocal
advocate of that detergent reform which the manifest
abuses Of the general government, during the past
four years, had rendered so indispensable, and
which has been SO judiciously enforced, by the pre-
sent administration. against the delinquent and the
sinccurist and, of his future course, 1t is necessary
only to further observe, that a calm and candid sup
port will be given to the measures of the present
executive while continued With the SAME vigor and
efficiency with which they commenced. lie is free
TO declare, also, that he views with an incxpressiblc
satisfaction the great certainty that gen. JACKSON
will not withhold his obedience to public sentiment
in taking 4 second poll for the presidency rs the
surest meaus of avcrting a recurrence of that angry
feeling which SO unfortunately distracted the ma ION
during the late canvas. To assist in the ann,hiiation
of that moHstrous incubus, wearing the specious APP
pellatiun of "The American SYSTEM under which
the ag-culturist and the merchant now labor, the
editor will ever open the columns of the Vedette.,
All the papers of the District OF Columbia, with a
solitary exception, virulcn,ly assaling every mea
sure of government, il is not supposed that in main
tanning a m IRE liberal and independent feeling. the
Vedettc will be without oh stac!e' in its operations.
This, however, only requires the greater exertion
of the Friends of the establisbment.
: In saying thus much Of the general compile xion of
the sheet, it is proper to premise, that what may be
considered important to the politician shall not in
fringe upon that which is essential 10 the farmer,
the merchant, the artist, and the casual reader. A
general aud succinct report of the b isiness of both
houses of congress viii, also, be promptly furnished.
Particular attention will. too, be gwen TO the mer.
camille transactions of the District, upon a system
never adopted The ire, by which much essential infor.
nation, To be obtained through no other source, will
be afforded to the local and the distant trader.
Himself preferring performance to a prolix plea
nasm Of promises, the editor tenders it as an excuse
for the brevity of this prospectus-and will. cheers
fully rest his claims to patronage upon the merits OF
the publication.
A sufticien, patronage being already obtained to
warrant a commencement, the paper will appear in
time to keep pace with the proceedings of congress
from the first day of the ensuing SESSION. 2
rxHxszfhe Vcdette will be. printed thrice a
week. upon a SHE of the largest class. at five dol
lars a year. Transient and year advertising will
be drne ut the usual rates.
or Editors who are not u nfricndly to'the prin-
ciPles ofthe paper are respectfully solicited to give
this advertisement Que or more insertions
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

FENRUST SALE.-Pursuaht 10 the provisions of a
n Deed Of Trust, bearing date on the 18Th day Of
May, 1929, executed by John Willis, and ofrccord m
the Office oil Hcnrico county court, shall by the direc.
tons OF the person for whom the said Deed Of Trust
now is, proceed TO sell at public auction, 10 the highest
bidder. Tor ca-h, on the premises, ON Monday the 18th
day OF October next, a tract of land in the county OF
Henrico, containing one hundred and five acres, he the
came more or less. This land adjoins the lands of Messrs.
John A!rSh-ppard, John Sheppard and David a. Shep-
pard, and les on Chickahominy Swamp. Selling as
Trustee, | shall convey only such tile, as is vested ia
me. b G.. SCOTT. Trustee.
Sept. rs. '38-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

IMPORTANT SALE OF LOTS AT WELDON.
IA On Tuesday the 3rd day Of Novcmber next, the sub
scribers will sell at public auction, 20 or 80 lots, in the
town of Weldon, eligibly situated, some Immediately on
the basin and canal, and all possessing such advantages
Weldon is situated on an elevated plane, the south side
OF Roanoke River at the foot of the great falls and basin
of the Roanoke Canal. 1t is the place of deposit for
batteaux navigation, from whence produce is shipped 10
Norfolk and Richmond, and the point of intersection by
the Petersburg transportation with the Roanoke naviga-
ton.
Terms-Six months credit for bonds with satisfactory
security; title 10 be conveyed upon the payment of the
purchase money and a discount of six per cent will he
allowed for cash. J0iiN G.. CLAIBORNE,
JAMES Ii. CLAIBORNE.
oct. 13. 16-Stf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17
sept. rs. s7-ds BURR wM. HARRISON.

HORD0NSVILLE FOR SALE-The subscriber
NH oilers for sale his tavern at Gordonsvi.le, in Orange
County, with tco hundred and ffy acres IF land at
tachcd to 1t, or 10 exchange il for property in the City
oi Richmond. Gordonsville is situated at he foot of the
South West Mountains, u miles from the University of
Virginia, 90 from Fredericksburg, 80 from Harrison
puurg, and 20 miles from this place. The stages from
Charlottesville to Fredericksburg, pass three times a week
aud since the late arrangement Of the mails between
sStaunton and GuyIndotte, the number Of passengers has
greatly Increased. The mail stage from Richmond to
Harrisonburg passes twice a week. For terms and far
tacr particulars apply TO the SUBSCRIBER.
sept 25. 4O-tf JOHN N. GORDON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

THNO THE PUBLIC-The Managers Of the Fair,
"a have the pleasure TO announce that the arrange
ments have been at length completed 10 their entire sa-
tisfaction The decorations of The room, the variety and
elegance Of the articles TO he exhibited, cannot fail. il is
confidently believed, TO meet public appreciation. All
that zeal, taste and a determination TO please could accom-
plsb, has been accomplished TO render this Fair alike
acceptable TO the lover of rational amusement, and TO
the promoter Of benevolent objects.
For the liberal contributions whchhave been received
from both the town and country, the Managers take this
occasion TO offer %unfeigned tianks-nor are they less in
debted 10 those ladies' and gentlemen, who have, with a
generosity rejecting the highest credit on them, be.
slowed so much pains in decorating the room.
The doors will be open at III o'clock, on Thursday
morning the 18th instant-be closed at 3 in the afternoon,
and reopen at 4e-on Friday and Saturday the same
hours.
~ For particulars, sec handbills.
oct. Is. 47-2t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17
RNARsHALs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

lVHL In pursuance of two DEGREES of the Superior
Court OF Chancery for the Richmond District, pronounce
ed, one on the Bird day of March, 1928, in the case of
Joseph Cabell and VIM. Lewis, exors. of Joseph Ca
bell, decd. against Robert Horseley, adm'or. and Sarah
Megginson, widow and adm'rx. OF Joseph c. Meggin-
son, decd. and others, heirs and legatees OF said Jo-
seph; and the other on the lst of April, 1929, in the cases
OF Joseph Cabell, surviving exor. OF Joseph Cabcl,
decd. pitts. against the same,defts. Robert Horseley,
admir-. and Sarah Megginson, widow and ad'mrx. of Jo-
scph c.. Megginson, deed. and others, heirs and distri-
butees of said Joseph, pitts. against Joseph Cabell in
his own right, and as surviving exor. of Joseph Cabcl
IT. jelder, decd. and the same last named pitts. against
Joseph Cabell surviving ex'or. of Joseph CabelI, deed.
j shall, on Wednesday the 4dh day of November next,
at the house of James Faris, in the town Of Bent Creek,
in the Country of Buckingham, offer for sale, to the
highest bidder, at public auction, for cash the shares of
tue following persons in the real estate of the late Joseph
G. Megginson, lying in said county, to wit: the shares of
Sarah, William and Joseph Megginson, and William
Berkeley s Elizabeth his wife, formerly Elizabeth Meg
ginson, and of Mary j. Mcgginson, now Mary j. Pow
ell, wife of N II. Powell, also the share of John II. Meg
ginson heretofore sold under the decree first nnincd
above TO VIM. Megginson, he having failed to pay the
purchase money. Should the above named day, prove
10 he unfair, the sale will be made the first fair day
thereafter.
j. GUERRANT, NJ. s. C. q. r.. D..
oct. 10. 45-tds or one Of his deputies.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17
NOLEs POINT O SqLE-win be sold

HOLES POINT % S4LE.-wil be sold at
" public auction, on Monday the Goth day of Octo-
Der next, being the first day of October County Court, at
WestInoreland Courthouse, in the county of Westmore-
land, State OF Virginia, a tract of land known by tho
name of Coles Point Dying near, or being a part of
Ragged Point0 on the Potomac River and Machodock
Creek, in said County, containing about four hundred
and seventy-iour acres, about ITO Of which is cleared
and in cultivation and the residue in timber. BY the
fertility. of the soil, its convenience of situation, as to
markets for the sale of the produce of the farm, or pur-
chase oil any article OF luxury or necessity, the album
dance Of wild fowl and fish afforded by the neighbour
Ing waters, this tract Of land is rendered particularly
desirable. The timber on it, much of which may be
spared, maybe transported to the District of Columbia,
or Baltimore at a moderate price, and would more than
pay Tor the land AMI expenses of transportation. The i'm
p~royements are limited, consisting principally of frame
dweHing-house somewhat out of repair. From twenty
five hundred TO three thousand dollars of the purchase
money will be rcquredin hand, and he balance in three
equal annual instalmcnts, secured by deed of trust on
the premises. The ttieis believed TO be unque stionable,
but only such will he conveyed as is vestedin the sub
scribers by virtue of a deed Of trust to them from Tas-
ker Z. Quinlaw, late proprietor, Of a deed from the same
party to the high sheriff Of Loudoun, and of a deed from
said sheriff TO one of the subscribers. The sale will
take place before the Courthouse door, about ~ o'clock.
Mr.. John A. Parker at Wcstmoreland Courthouse, will,
ut any time, sbew the premises.
JESSE TIMMS
sept. rs. 37-tds BURR WI. HARRISON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

NAT & L. TONNES s. Co. Commission MIR
Wv . CHANTS, Norfolk, Va.-Thc subscribers re-
specially announce TO their friends and the public.
that they have opened a house of Commission and &C.
neral agency in Norfolk, under the above firm, and
pledge themselves TO give their unceasir z attentions to
every branch of the business which may be confded TO
their charge. They have taken the three story brick
tenement on Maxwcll's wharf, next door to Mr.. Robert
Soutter, where all orders in their line shall be promptly
obeyed. WILLIAM TONNES,
EDMUND TONNES,
sept.A 3f-2m PEYTON MASON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

4T The ENQUIRER is Published twice n week generally and
throo times a week during tho session of the State Legislature
Price, tho same as heretofore, Five Dollars per anuum, payable in
edvsnce. Notes OF chartered, spociepaying banks, (only) will be
received In payment. The Editors will guarantee tho safety Of re-
mitting them by mail; the postage of all letters being paid, by the
writer's.
OF No paper will be discontinued Out at tho discretion Of the
Editors) until all aucaragcs have been paid up
or Whoever will guarantee the payment of nino papers shall
have tho tenth GRATIS.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
0r One square, OR LESS-First insertion rs ccnts-cach con-
tnuance, so cents.
s.tNo advertisement inserted, until il has either been paid for, or
assumed bv some person in this city, or its environs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER II, 1sa:

ii AAVID ANDERSON, Jr. Cary ST., offers at whole
~ sale and retail, the following assortment Of Gro.
ceries, Domestic Goods, Cotton Yarns, SC.
700 Sacks bcstLiverpool. filled Salt
81 hhds. st Croix, Porto Rico and N. q. Sugars
40 bbls. and l3 boxes loaf and lump do.
30 hhds. prime retailing Moasscs
2So Bags Green Coffee, part very prime
~ do. old white do. of superior quality
IL Cases 2 & Alb. canisters& ! Gunpowder s. Inn
20 - Id. boxes perial Teas.
3 Pipes Cognac Brandy, part very old and fine
2 Puncheons Antigua Rum, do. do.
do. st Croix, do. do. do.
2 half Pipes superior l.. p Madeira
L Pipe and 4 or. casks =. Nj.
10 ar. casks Sourings Malaga SWINES
Old Port indcmjohns OF superior
IL bbls. fine Old Rye whiskey, high proof
8 do. N. +. Rum
100 Casks cut nails and brads assorted
2S Tons Sweeds, Country and English Iron
" Hoop do.
A." Plough Plates
" American blistered steel
l-2 " English do. do.
German and Crawly's do.
400 Bags Youle's shot assorted
2 kegs bar lead
100 Kcg, Beaty's superior Gunpowdcr FF s. FIFE
ITO Reams Cap and letter paper
10 do. wrapping do.
75 Boxes so feet 8 by 10 glass
20 do. 100 do. 10 by IL do.
so do. Tallow Candles
Ceroon Spanish Eliot, Indigo
40 boxes old Havana cigars
Allspice, pepper, ginger and nutmegs
Nader. copperas, and birthstone
Alum and Saltpctre
Bed cords, leading lines and wrapping Irvine
London Mustard in Ii lib. bottles
Stone Ware and Demijobns
8 Bales, 81, % and 81 in brown shectings.
assortment of Cotton Oznaburgs and 81
in sheetings of Cunningham & Anderson's mandatory.
of Maryland, IL, 900 Id. Cotton Yarns from no.
8 TO 20. sept. Is. 3S-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

GEASONABLE DRY GOODS-The subscribers
~ have the pleasure to inform their friends and the
public, that they have received by the late arrival from
New-York and Philadelphia, and are now opening a
large and general assortment of goods, comprising al
most every article in their line, suitable for the present
and approaching season, and as they are determined to
sell at such prices as cannot fail TO please, they only So
lcit their friends TO call and examine their assortment.
BlNFIRD & BROOKS.
oct. 10. tiff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

GNDUCATION.-The subscribers school, for the in
HI struction of boys under II years of age will be
open on the 18th. OF January, 1880.
Terms,-For the usual Classical course of in
struction, and Reading, Grammar, Writing, Arith-
metic, Geography and Mathematics, for two ses-
sions of five months each, $25 90
For board (tbe pupils finding bedding and tow
els) for the 2 sessions IS 90
If the subscriber furnish these articles 95 90
CARTER
Edge-Wood, Hanover, oct. 8. a4~l-2awustJan
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

I'm of a deer. &c of The County Court
IA of Hanover, bearing date 2d July, 1929, will be
sold TO the highest bidcer, ON the premises, upon a ere
dit OF one and two years, a Tract of Land in the said
county OF Hanover, containing 270 acres, lying on Little
River, and adjoining the Oniey Mills tract. Bonds
with approved security, will be required from the pur-
chaser, and a dc ed of trust upon the property, to secure
the payment of the purchase money. The sale will
take place on the 9th day of November next.
CARTER BERKELEY, Com'r.
oct. y. Ii-eoptds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17
oct. -.

HNARAlVILLE TAVERN for rent or iease.-The
~ subscriber will rent or lease that well known stand
for a tavern, in the town of Farmviile, in Prince Ed
ward county, now in the possession OF William Penick.
The lot and improvements are all in good repair, for car
rying on extensively, public entertainment, and siiuat-
ed in . hourishing Village, where there is a considera-
bic Tobacco inspection, and market; il not only affords a
good number OF %boarders, but a considerable travelling
custom. Any person DESTROYS Of renting or leasing, will
communicate with the subscriber, or to Pugh w. Price,
by mail or otherwise, at Farmville. Possession will be
given on the 25tb December next.
Sept. Is. 37-2m ROBERT p. PRICE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-10-17

NOTICE.--By virtue of a deed Of trust, executed to
Ia the subscriber by Jefferson Swami, dated the 9Th
day OF October, 1923, and recorded in Powhatan County
Clerks Oihce, Tor the purposes therein mentioned, will
be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, at public
auction, at Powhatan Courthouse, on the third Wednes-
day in October next, (bcing Powhatan Court day. three
slaves, named Dennis, Aaron and Violet with the in
crease OF said Violet, If any, since the date of the deed)
Acting as trustee, l shall convey such title only, as is
vested IN me by the deed aforesaid.
sept. 3. 35-tds WIN. 8. DANCE Trustce