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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14
Oct IT,.
Lands forfeited 10 the Literary Fund.

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HDUBLiC NOTICE-By the act passed 9th March.
~ 1877, entitled An act concerning lands returned
delinquent for the non-paymcnt of taxes" the operation
which was continued by subsequent passed 9th
Feb. lS2s,-al delinquent lands which were vested in
the Literary Fund.- and not redeemed Oh or before tho
first Of the present month by the original owners, have
become absolutely forfeited Provision is made however
by the first above mentioned act in favor such
OF persons who may have good legal equitable title
to such lands, held or derived under grant from the
Commonwealth, bearing date prior the time of the
said lands vcstng 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
thein 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 Of December one thousand
eight hundred and tUety nine, pay into the Treasury
on the proper warrant of the Auditor of Public Accounts
I'll taxes upon the lands camedby him either in his own
name or the name ohose under whom he may claim title
by the person. persons in whose or right the
sme was forfeited such portion thereof as the land SO
ought to be equaby and raaby charged there
wlh with 10 per cent per damages the amount
which shall be each year due from the LIST day of Noyem-
Dor Of the year in which it becomes DUE until paid
JAS. i. HEATH,
jury 10 lS-u Auditor OF Public Accounts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14
oct. 81

FH{HE subscribers proposed school will open on the
a LIST oil January next, and he will continue 10 re
ceive the offer OF Pupils, until the number reaches 30
That being his limit Lest the terms i'm his former aycr-
uscmen may not have been noticed he will repcat that
they are, $50 Tor the scholastic year of months
One vacation only, will be given from the Ist of August
to the LIST oil October, during which the board will be
$50 Tor those who chuse TO remain. Half yearly nav
nents viii he required in advance. These will dcfray
all cxpenccs. except for apparel, ending books and
stationary The two last will be furnished if desired
Tor cash. on as good terms they be procured else
wh1rc while the mcndng can be done a very tring
cost by sempsresses in the neghbourhood who will re-
ceive and deliver their coahes when required. The
various branches taught and the pursued will be
such as to give the Boys all the requisite preparation for
entering any of the Colleges Univcrsiic, in the Uni
ted States But their moral education will be made tbe
primary AMI paramount object Of attention.
NJ Direct letters (post Paio) to the subscriber at
Richmond, until the Convention RISES afterwards to Elm
Wood, Essex County, Virginia. The distances to this
place from the the following well known points are
90 miles north OF Richmond Is east of the Bowling and
81 south of Fredericksburg. The steamboat Patuxent
passes within l2 miles Of every Thursday from Dalt-
more, and returns from Frcdcrcksburg every Saturday
- JAMES M. GARNETT.
Tho Editors of the National InelIigencer and Freder-
icksburg Herald, will please insert the above.
Elm-Wood, Essex County, Va oct. 10. 45-w2m
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e RAND SOLAR N1CROSCOPE-'rhe public
2a arc respectfully informed, the Proprietor of Inc
Microscope, has obtained very eligible room in The RI
scum in this city, Formerly occupied MS the Statuarv
Room) and which is now fitted up for the purpose Of
better displaying thc great 1agnifyng powers Of the
astonishing instrument. The will he open for VIZ
sitors from Q, a.. M. to 8, T. NJ. orery fair dun
This surprising instrument discovers TO view the most
minute bodies in the animals vegetable and mineral parts
Of creation, magnifyng them than 5000 600 times
The apparent dust figs cheese, which living ami
malcua is scarcely pcrccpGblc 10 The naked ave- is
nhed 10 the enormous size Of from TO feet, end In
actual motion, fighting and concnjing in the most spirit
cd manner Many other objects prepared and will
he exhibited The Interesting process of C5rusfoIizn
lion is shown in most rcspcndcnt and magnificent CO.
'oursI needs but 10 bc 10 he most admired if he
ing impossible to give an adequate description of ts
brilliancy.
~ Admaancc 80 cents, chi!ircn half price.
Nov >. Eff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

ubUBLIC SALE.-Pur,uant TO an order made by
IL the Hon. VIM. Cranch, Chief Judge of the Cir
cult Court Of the District Of Columbia the matter OF
John Davis, an nsovcnt debtor, will be sod at public
auction, the LIST day OF March xt all the right title
and interest of the said Davis, i'm and tract OF land
in kanawha County, in the State Of Virginia lying on
Elk river, on the s. f. sdc above and below the mouth
OF Blue Creek, supposed TO contain about 5000 acres
Sale TO take place at the Indian Queen Hotel, in tho
City OF Washington kept by Jesse BrowR at 4 o'clock
p NJ.
Tcrms-A credit of twelve months, the purchase mo-
ney to be secured by the purchasers bonds with
curity to be approved by the Trustee.
TIIOS. HUGHES, Trustee.
j.. MAURO & SON,
sept Is. 37-wtds Auctionccrs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

gEiNG DESTROYS OF removing to the West, will
sill three Tracts of Land, lying in the upper
end oil buckingham county, one containing 3i2 acres
one hund cd and fifty acres cleared; hundred thou
sand tobacco hills, creek bottom, in fine order for 4
crop The upland Is in good condition Tor crop; the
greater proportion frcsh-70 OF tobacco land Ia
clear. he remainder uncleared, wcll-timbered with
Pine, Oak, sc. Five good roomy Tobacco. Hou-
ses, conveniently situated TO the bot,om-land.-
The Other Improvements ordinary Second tract in
hall mile oil the above, OF 1873 81 acres with good
improvements Dwelling house with rooms, four fire
places, and other convenient improvements for family
purposes lao acres cleared land, wel-ncosed and in
good order Tor crops The Third tract about one and a
nan miles from the last, contains II acre. 60
ed land in good heart for cultivation The unciearsd to-
bacco land OF superior quality: this rac is situated
on one OF tho best Griss Mills shot in This part of
The counfry-rVns two pair Of stones, never-ian,
stream The griss from the best information il good
Tor loo or $50 barrels grain annually There il good
water on all Of the above tracts and the slds we-wa
tered Any person wishing to capital in such pro-
Perty, would do well TO ex anime for themselves, am
determined TO SELL aud win sell TO suit and
give possession on or before Christmas next.
MACE T.. SPENCER, NJ. ID.
Oct 81. 5-waw
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NhE Proprictors of the Richmond and Baltimore
- Union Line OF Stages and Steamboats, by Tappa-
generally that this line has been in operation year;
mat the best OF coaches horses and and
careful drivers are, and will be constantly kept that the
route affords the best accommodations, good roads and
no night travelling by land The stages leave the Bell
tavern IN Richmond every Wednesday and Saturday
ner, returning, leave Tappahannock every Monday
morning at o'clock, and Thursday mornings ON the
rival OF the steamboat Patuxcnt from Baltimore and arr
rive in Richmond, in the evening. On Saturdays they
must meet the Ptuxen at Tappahannock, ready take
passengers to Baltimore, which arrives there The sue.
ceeding day by O'Clock, p. NJ. The boat leaves Bal
umorc every Wednesday morning and arrives at Tappa-
hammock on Thursday morning. The Proprictors will
spare no abour expense render this route
bic, and they have the pleasure stae
have uniformly expressed themselves delighted with
the line.
" Stage fare at the low Of 80 so; intermediate
stages, cents per mile.
The Charleston Gazette, Petersburg Intelligenccr,
Lynchburg Virgnian, will publish tho above for two
months. oct TO- A5-2m
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HBURSUANT. TO a Decree OF the County Court
"a Of Haover Of the 23j Of September last, in suit
in Chanccty depending in the said Court between Hen
ry Nj. Wade, and others, Plaintiff, against Hez .kab
Mantle and wife Defendants; shall proceed TO sell
on the premises thu goth day Of November next, on
credit OF one two and three years Except for much
as will pay the costs of the Decree and ssel the Trac,
OF land near Cold Harbour, on which Hampton Wade
Of the said County resided at the time Of his DEATH
tanning 26O acres be tho same Iess-1 he pur
will he required TO give bonds the cclive
Distributes, with good security, aud also Deed Of
Trust the lanl. The title is believed TO be unqnes-
tionab'e: But shall convey such title only rs ] am
IhoIsed by the said Deciee to convey.
p. STREET, Com'rs
Oct. ~. Ig--W5w
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n .NLS.f7LE EDUC.f7TO.v.-lfiss Elizabeth Ia
T. con grateful fer the patronage IF generous ,.,tJ-
nc, tenders her services at Laurel Meadow the resi-
dcnce Of the subscriber, in Chesterfield County about
me miles from Manchester. The braneheso Of Tuition
arc speihng reading, torifing, arithmetic grammar
and geography, toiM The use oihe globes The terms
are, $50 per schoidr for tion and SIS for board each
boorder Jtrnsbingh her o,cn bed, SC. She ,cH COM
mcncc on The Sfh Of January merit, and riH giro ra
cation Of fire tccehs in SUMMER Payment 10 be t,,de
hoD yeoriy. MANUEL P.aTY'ESON:
~. u. Strict attention ioiH be raid 10 young Ia
dies morality. Oct 10. 96-T ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

a GENTLEMAN who has recently graduated at u
IA mon College, Ncw-York, and who has beer for
several years instructor is DESTROYS of procuring
situation in an Academy private family. He will in
sruct inthe Greek, Latin French and English languages
and i'm Mathematics.
For information respecting his qualifications and ge-
neral character, persons residing at distance arc re-
lcrred TO Eliphaet Mott, d. ID. L. l.. u. President of
Union Colcge-to Professors Proudct, Josn and Mott
Of the same college-to Mr. Michael O'Shannessly A.
~ teacher of Mathematics and Author of treatise on
analytic Geometry, No. 10, chamber near Chatham
Street, New York-to Mr.. James Ryan, Author of a
treatise on Algebra, Astronomy the Diarenal and In
cgral Calculus and Editor of the Mathematical Diary
published at No. 1922 Broadway New York To persons
not residing at considerable distance, other satisfactory
evidences can be exhibited
letter (post pad) directed 10 4. B. Urbanna, Mid
dlc5ez County, Va will meet with attention.
oct. 81. 5J-w3ts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

UNJUST SALE.-Pursuant to the provisions of a
4 Decd Of Trust, bearing date the 18Th day of
May, 1922 executed by John Willis and of record i'm
the office ef Henrco county court shall by the drec-
tons of the person for whom the said Deed Of Trust
now is proceed to sell at public auction, the highest
bidder for cash. on the premises, Saturday tho 2Sh
dny OF November next tract of land in the county of
Henrico, containing hundred five acres be the
same more less. This land adons the lands of Messrs
John A. Sheppard John Sheppard and David A. Shep-
pard, and lies Chickahominy Swamp Selling al
Trustee, shall convey only such tc as is vested in
ROBERT q. SCOTT .Tr,.teo
oct. 81. 52-,Js
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14
Circular to fhe Cisrhs Of Cour,s.

- AVDIrOkS UffICE, 9th July, 1929.
VIE Clerks Of the several County and Corporation
Courts will be pleased to transmit to this Office as
early as possible, the number Of white males above Is
years. and the number OF all blacks above sixteen
whn their respective Counes and corporations
DING to the return, OF the Commissioners OF the Reve-
nue. made TO them-whch intormaonis not contaned in
the tax books returned to this Office although required by
law This information has not been heretofore usually
furnished the Auditor py the Commissioners, doubtless
rox' belief that II was not ncccssaryand from that
convection the omission has been acquicsccd in is
highly probable, however, that in the course Of the
sent year, may be important to possess it, and il is
therefore, that the attention OF clerks to the subject is
earnestly requested. JAS. L. HEATH.
Juno 10. lS-N Auditor of Public Account
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"a Seminary, in the County of Hanover, 10 miles
from Richmond, the Mcchancksville Turnpike Road
gentleman qualified to teach the English and Latin
languages Geography and the minor branches of athe
mates for the next year. From % TO 30 scholars NAV
be obtained Those wishing to take charge of such
school, will make il known TO Col VIM. Starke living
near the school-house, before the 2Ist of next
month, when election for teacher will take place at
the school-house. THE DIRECTORS.
oct. "a 5I-w3wH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-14

ZACHARY LEWIS, at the Corner of 10Th and E.
AZA street, North of the Virginia Banks, is prepared
10 accommodate several Members of the Convention
and Legislature, with board and lodging. Families vi.
sitting this place, will find his rooms airy and COM
To- abeEvery effort TO render satisfaction to those who
call on him will be made
Nov. D. 56-w1w
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oHN Y. SAVAGE, DENTIST, has removed
- 10 the middle tenement in the block Of buildings
cast and next TO Mr.. Tichenors carriage making shop)
where he may be found at all times unless otherwise
engaged He is prepared to execute all kinds Of work
In his line, in the neatest possible manner. He will
set teeth from one to full sett, the approved
pan-and where the front teeth much decay
ed, he VIII renew them in such defy de-
lection under the strctct scrutiny from Dentist
lie files, plugs, cleans and extracts teeth with as
much case TO the patient the of the case will
admit ef.-Tcrms moderate.
OCT Y. Soft
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ENOkTl DOLLARS REWARD will give TWEEN.
Il ~ dollars reward, iftaken i'm this State for tile an.
prehension and delivery Of my neg,o man JOB or the
same Tor securing him in any Jail in Virginia. so that
get him again; or will give forty dollars reward
ken out oil this State and secured in any JAIL 80 that
get hm job from 20 to 30 years Of age; he 10 about
feet or inches high, Of dark compile xion and of
pleasing counicnance when spoken to- he has two tee,
OUT one above and the other below; he has several
scars, one across the which Is very noted but not
very visible-anoher under Of his eyes, 10
be the right eye; lac has also, three scars on one
Of his wrists believed TO be the right wrist Job
from about the 10th Of May last and il appear. that
he wa' taken up in few days afterwards, and commit.
ted to Hanover Jail; he remained in Jail till about the
brs oil September. by saying that his name was Jim
and that he belonged negro trader by the name of
voolfolk; but am fully persuaded from the des ipton
gwen me, that he was my negro man Job. About Sc.
ven weeks ago, he succeeded break out of Jail with
The assistance OF two other negroes and a white man.
that was in Jail with him. aud made their escape IL IL
nails to work, very probable the Washington Canal or
the white man may make attemp, take Job off and
sell him. IL said, that the white man ed Job
WIN two passes or Tree papers; this might have been
uole WIN view oil going 10 some particular place
where they were 10 meet, Job may b. going al large
win me- Tree papers, Attempting TO pass a FREE man
have no doubt but that he will change his name again
and make every ell 1T TO make hi. entire escape pur
chased job in Richmond about twelve konihs ago. he
was rai'ed in Winchester, Frederick county, Va and
wastlc property OF Col. Smith, of that pare Job NAV
make an attempt 10 there and harbour among his ac
quainances oil tasi place its vicuty. will give the
ao"Ve reward delivered 10 me secured in any Jail
SO That get him again, with all reasonable charges mi
Any Information respecting him, will be dire ccd to me
atCoinmoa, Fluvana county, Virginia.
JOHN ii. JENNINGS.
oct. 81 51-w6w*
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II AND AND LOTS AT AUCTION.-By virtue
OF Deed OF Trust, executed to the subscriber by
Hays !. isaacs, ON the 10Th day Of December, 1874
and recorded according to law purposes therein ex
pressed will, on the 10Th day oi Decrn next at
the City Hell In the city Of Richmond proceed to sell
to the highest bidder, at public auction Tor cash. all
the right title and interest," owned by said lsaacs Ia the
following tracts oi land TO Wi: tract o land contain
ing 1886 acres, described, lying and being in the
county oil Norfolk. Va and patented by the Common.
wealth TO g. Calf, lsaacs, J. Mordecai, and others
being miles below Rockets aud containing 73
also all the right and interest held by said Isaacs in the
following lots in the city OF Richmond to witt lot on
ST., on the North side Of said strcet on which lot /,
wood building and temporary Black Smith shops said lot
being known ny the name Of Bird i'm the Hand also two
other lots near Endcrs Factory said street, each
which is wooden building aud of said lots in the
Jewish Duryink ground; also other lot the
Sou'h'sde oil said street, being the LIST lot below the
CouEty Court House On said lot is small wooden ten.
ement; the said lands and lots being divided by Isaiah
l:aacs TO the said Hays, isaacs and his sister Fran
cis, now Francis Block. Acting as trustee, such title
as i, vested in only will DO conveyed to the purcha
purcha'srs, which title, however 4. believed to
be good. J. KlMBROUGH.
Nov. 10. asa
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nISMAL SWAMP LAND CoMPANY.--Tbe
y members arc notified that the annual meeting Of the
Dismal Swamp Land Company, will behold in the town
fSuolk on the 18th day Of November nc 1t as prcscri
ed by law, and called meeting Of said company will
be held in the place on ,c lowing day the 9th
by order of ilc President snd Managers.
FIELDING LEWIS, Prcs'dt
Dismal Swamp Land Company.
Charles City, oct 20. 19-I2t
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Oct. 81.

E - Queen dated the 18th of October 1922 will be
Sold to the highest bidder, the premises on tho goth
oil next month, II fair if not the fair day (Senays
exceptcd) the tract Of land Of which John HeInngwa
died seized and possessed and which he resided al
the time oil his death, lying in the County of King &
Quecn' near CARTONS Store and containing about 500
acres-A credit of one year. will be allowed 10 tbe pur.
chaser Tor one half OF the purchase money after deduct
ing sum which shall be sufficient pay the cost of
SUIT and TO deiay the cxpcnces of carrying the decree
INTO erect which will be required in cash. and of tw
years Tor the other half from the day of SALE Eight
veral bonds, with good and approved security for one
eghth OF each OF the credit payments will be required
copy, however, of the decree will be exhibited on
the day of SALE which will shcw the terms more ex
plici,y. BY THE COMMISSIONERS
OCT OIL bi-w3ws
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a LBEMARiE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.-The first
IA session Of this school will end OH the goth Of No
vember next: the second will commence the 2I,t
OF the month. In this school will be taught the
Greek Latin, French and Spanish a,he
matic, The subscribers pledge themselves TO ,pare
no pains or time In mParng TO those who may he en-.
trusted 10 their care correct knowledge of what they
profess to teach. They have engaged the services Of
MI Antonio. Spanish gentleman, who will attend the
school aud give lessons in the spanish language.
Terms Of admission $50 per se..ien FIVE months.
Fer those at ending Spanish, additional fec OF SIS
will be required. V. J. FERRON
S. II. ROYALI.
lie subscriber will accommodate in his family two
or three boarders. v. j FERRoN.
Oct. 81. 5i-w3w
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HDUBLfC AUCTlON.--By virtue of !. deed II
- trust, executed to the subscribers, by Randolph
NoSs Of the County Of White, In the State VI Tenres.
See on The iZth day OF August, lS20 and recorded IN
the Husings Court. Tor the City Of Richmond, ON the
1va uay OF June, 1921; and ordered to be certified
"n,eh sa.d deed oil trust was registered in the Regs.
ier's Office, in White County, state Of Tennessse.
on the 9Th day Of August 1921 was also In
the Registers Office, in Warren County, State of Ten.
nessee, the 9th day ofAugus 1921 for the purpo,e
OF securing the payment OF sundry sums Of money,
mentioned in the said deed: will be sold by Public
front door of the Eagle Hotel, the City Of Rchmond
on Wednesday. the 10th day OF December next at IA
o'clock If fair, otherwise the first lair day there .er
'he following property TO wit: certain piece or par
eelof land in The comfy Of Warren State Of Tsnnss
SEQ, containing 81 acres including the Arch Cave
Sundry other pieces or parcels OF land. purchased by
ders Jacob Deake, Beverly Harp, John officer, Will
liam Eaves Alexander McNurray Charles and william,
Gies'um' Thomas Ray, and Elijah Deakc, aud sundry
pieces or parcels oil land in the said County and State
granted ny the said State TO the said Randolph Ross
supposed TO contain about twelve hundred acres
Also certain piece or parcel of land in the county Of
"he, In the said state OF Tennessee, containing one
hundred and fifteen including the Big Bone cavo
and sundry other pieces parcels ci land in the said
county and state purchased by the said Randolph Ross
OF Anthony Dcbruce, John McLemore, Geo Saunders,
i:luah Saunders, Eihu Saunders, Jacob Drake Isaac
Drake and John Wilson-and sundry pieces or parcels
OF land IN The county and sate granedby the said state
10 mo SAID randolph Ross, supposed TO contain about
eleven hundred acrcs-lso third part of certain
tract or parcel OF land in the said county of Warren
W ichnessee when th SAID Randolph Ross, holds
jointly with Elijah Drake and Daniel Pain containing
three thousand including the Salt Wells on Rocky
Ryer-Also Is negroes whose arc '.not now ro-
collected nine of which in the possession Of eu-
ben Ross, aid six IN the possession OF William Ross
Jr; also ali the stock in trade al stores cling
10 the said Randolph Ross, in Tennessee one of ws,h
is kept al Sparta the other at Arch Caves the first case
OF which stock amounted to SsSO00 And also the mer-
ohandse in the hands OF Reuben Ross Of Licking ton i'm
Virgins belonging TO the said Ross valued at 900.
The sale will be conducted by Thomas Taylor.
W. cambridge,
W. NEKERYIS, ! trustees.
Oct IT, as-td.