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IN CHANCERY-Ata Court held for Prince Ed
IL ward County, October the 2lst 1929.
Thompson Baker, James Rice and Mary his wife for.
merry Mary Baker, and Sally Baker, Complts
against
Thomas Vernon and Nancy his wife, formerly Nan
cy Baker, Thomas Vernon admor. de bonis of Ca
leb Baker, decd. and Exor of Jane Baker, William
Thernton. and Nancy, Jane, Harriet and Betsy Thorn
ton, infant children of said William j. Thornton, Dcfls
Philip Adams is appointed guardian for the defendant.
Nancy, Jane Harriet and Betsy Thornton infants un-
der the age OF twenty years. for the special purpose
OF defending their interest in this suit and the def ndant
william j. Thornton, not having entered his appearance
and given security according TO Act of the General
Assembly, and the rules of this Court and il appearing
TO the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an nhabi-
tant OF this State, the motion Of the Complanans by
Counsel-lt is ordered, that the said defendant William
j. Thornton, do appear here the first day of January
Court nextand answer the Compartments bill aAd that
copy ofhis order be forthwith inserted in the
pubic newspapers printed in the city of Richmond
two months successfully and also posted at the from,
oor of the Courthouse of this County.
Copy. Teste,
b. WORSHAM, C. C.
oct. 81. 5f-wSw
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AHANSlON HOTEL, Pennsylvania .dpenue, near
I'VE the Presidents House and Public Offices; late
tiliidmsons and Strother's, Washington Cifv,
d. C-This establishment has recently undergone a
thorough repair, and is completely furnished
The proprietor, therefore, with confidence bespeaks for
1t the patronage of his friends and The public.
~ "Fuler's New Lines, Washington, Georgetown
and Baltimore, accommodation steel spring coaches
start from and come direct to this house. and in few
few days. will be intersected at this point by daily
line to Alexandria, and triweeky line to Lynchburg via
Charlottesville, Virginia.
Nov. 20. 65-tf
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AND & NEGROES FOR SALE-WilI be sold to
- the highest bidder, at the late residence Of Richard
Sandridge dec Tin the county of Louisa Tuesday the
18th Jan nexthe tract ofand whchthc said Sandridge
died, commonly called Smith H within three miles of
containing four hundred Also 10 or
10 likely negroes consisting chiefly of young women and
some children The property will be ssd credit till the
hrst day OF January, 1881 The payment Of the land
to be secured with deed of trust All those having
claims against the estate of r. Sandridgc, decd. will
please present themfor payment time during the
next year. In order that the negroes emancipaed by the
Will OF the decedent, may receive their free papers, if
entitled TO them. E. PENDLETON,
JOS. w. PENDLETON. TX ors'
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Lewis Green, administrators of Absoum Tatum,de "a.
Pllfs.
against
David Street, administrator of Merew Hurt dec "a
who was administrator with the will annexed of VIM
Taum, deed. Vim. Wood, administrator OF Christopher
Wood, who was surviving husband OF Sucky Wood for
mer'y Sucky Tatum, Benjamin Tatum and Charity his
wife; Matthew Ta,um, Nancy Griffin, Benjamin Ia
sum, Clement Nevils, administrator of John Nevis,
James Neal, aamnistraor of Allen Tatum, and Thomas
Fisher administrator Of Mary f. ,er decd, Dets
The Defendants, William Wood administrator of
Christopher Wood, decd, who was surviving husband
OF Sucky Wood, formerly Sucky Ta,un, BENJAMIN
Iatuin and Charity his wife, Matthew Taum, Nancy
Griffin Clement Nevils administrator OF John Nevis
and Thomas Fisher, administrator of Mary Fisher
not having entered their appearance aud given
security according TO the act of Assembly and
the rules OF this Court, and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that they not inhabitants
OF this country: On the motion Of the plaintiff
by his attorney, it is ordered-That the said de-
PENDANTS appear here before The second Monday
in March next, and file their answers TO the plaintiffs
bili-and that copy Of this order be forthwith inserted
in some newspaper published in the Town of Peters
burg or City OF Richmond, for two months
and posted at the front door of the Court house of the
said county. a Copy.-Teste.
4. w. WYNN, ID. C.
ucc D. 69--wSw-
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ENDUCATION.-At very be,I,hv s,,..n,,..------
GoIandsyille Caroline, tie subscriber viii one
scho2I; on The 10Th Jan ensuing lie viii ieseh hs
sps't1 ,onsuf' 'ncufing Reading. Writing Gram.
various branches Of Mathematics, Geometry TIL
no s"asy., h1gsors, an numerical Arithmetic.
.oriS !. vSaoeis can be accommodated bv the sph
Gsn;.t, Ivy, ,or Board and Tuition: the Boarders
$40. '5 i", ,"s ,o' day Scholsrs,
Dec. g. WIN " MAN.
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a TEACHER.-A young man wine has had several
"a years experience in teaching the Greek and La
tin cldsscs, English Grammar, Geography, the Ele-
nents OF Mathematics, and the common minor ranches
Of English Literature, wishes TO engage Tutor in
private family, In healthy part Of visginia-Saisfac-
tory testimonials Of character and qualifications, can
be produced, II requrcd.Leuefs addressed TO a. y
near Yerdon Post Office, Hanover, will be attended To-.
| Dec. 10. 1l--w6ts
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fanatic Hospital, williamsburg.
NOTlCE is hereby given that all the cells in this
institution are occupied and that no more patients
WIN be received until some OF tie said cells arc vacant
due notice Of which will DC given By order Of Tic
Court OF Directors. l.. HENLEY.
May &C. 5l-u
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EINE.n.aLE EDUC.aTTON.-.dfis Elizabeth b.
a. con grateful for the patronage of a generous Du5
hc tenders her services at Laurel Meadow the resi-
dence Of the subscriber, in Chesterfield County about
me mites from Manchester The branches Of Tuition
are spefiing reading, ,cyitng arithmetic, grammar
snd geogTdpy, ,oi the use Of the globes. The terms
are $50 per scholar for tuition and $75 for board each
bod'dTJ furnishing her bed, SC. She soiH com
me,ce on the S Of January merit, and toiH give pa
cation Of tice ,ceehs ia Summer Payment to be made
half yearly SAMUEL P.4TT,ESOJN.
" b. Strict attention WiH be paid to young La
dies morality. Oct. 49, a6-T
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uNOUCATlON.-l shall open Boarding School the
AZ ensuing year, at my residence ia Hanover County
about % miles from Richmond, and about above Col
Goodalrs My course Of instruction will comprise the
Latin, French, and English Languages; Geography,
with the use Of the Maps and Globes; regular course
| OF History with Chronology, Arithmetic, Mathematics
and the art OF Surveying; English Grammar and Eng
lsh Composition.
My terms for Board and Tuition arc 500, the schola.
tic year OF ten months. My school will commence on
the 18th OF January, $780, and terminate tho 18th
December vacation OF four weeks will be given in
the summer.
and another at the close Of tie year-The result of
which will be sent TO the parents and guardians of
children committed TO my care.-Psricuiar attention
will he paid TO the moral condxct of my pupils and
good discipline n'ained in school, have been en-
gagged in teaching for eight years past and am fully
sensible OF the great responsibility which my profes.
SIGN imposes Ny residence is unusually heal nv and
remote from places Of vice and dispa ion. /, reIa-
ton TO my character and qualifications, am au horised
TO refer TO the following gentlemen, viz:
Right Req. Richard Claiming Moore d. d. of
Richmond
Reu. William armstrong, Of Richmond
+. y II. James, q Co. Of do.
Reu. WiHiam Meade, ID. ID. Of Frederick Co,.nfy
Hanover, Dec 1929 HERMON DAVIS
Certificate Of Bishop Moore.
MIR. III. Davis was employed by Bishop Meade as pri-
vatc tutor OF his children for upwards OF two years. and
have every reason TO believe was approved by him l.
therefore, can with propriey recommend Mr. Davis
TO such parents as may be disposed to employ him.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE
letter addressed TO me, must be directed to Mont
peiier, Hanover County, Va. IlERMoN DAVIS.
Dec. 10. 7r-6,wf
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a DMINISTRATORS SALE.--Wi be sold on fire
"a plantation Of George Harding decd. on the sOb
inst all the household and kitchen furniture, crops
stocks and farming utensils belonging TO the estate oi
Geo Harding, deed. The terms of sale will be cash
for oil vndcr fifty dollars, and credit of tbree
months for larger Bends with approved security
will be required. GEO. NJ HARDING
Adm'or. of Geo. Harding decd
Dec ~ 7S-2lt
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N oRBORNE L. SUTTON, sole Proprietor of the
Bowling Green Tavern, Caroline County J has for
borne from asknga portion of the public patronage be.
cause oihe uncomfortable condition the establishment
lie mas Tor nearly two years, been actively engaged i'm
repairing ane altering tue construction OF his house
during which time he has made many changes all of
which, he hopes, are calculated add TO the comfort
and quiet Of the travellers He begs leave to saw to
which so frequently annoyed the house: and now.
even on Courays, the traveller may go to rest with
out the lear oil disturbance He has also provided two
private houses apart from the Tavern for the use of
families travelling, neatly and comfortably arranged
lie pledges himself to the public to use cvery sxerton
to render fair equivalent to all who may favor him
with their company
Bowling Green, Sept. 25 a0-r
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Up UMFORD ACADEMY.-This Institution will,
La as usUa be opened for the reception of pupils on
the 10Th OF January next being the commencement of
the first session of the ensuing year. The character of
this Seminary and its proverbiay healthy location are
It is believed generally known in the lower part of the
State 10 those who are unacquanted with the nsttu-
on proper to observe that the surrounding neigh
bourhoed presents no inducements TO be disspated or
to contract irregular habits. Without protesting TO
teach more than is taught in other grammar schools let
suffice to say, that the classical department. the p
pills arc prepared to enter the senior classes of any
the Colleges Universities of the Union The Maihe
NAUTICAL department will continue under the direction of
Mr. Kenny, whose merits am Instructor are already
known to, and duly appreciated by, the public The
course of English and Mathematics such as TO qualify
youth not only for admission into College, but like
for the Counting house, the Military the Navy,
Academy at West Point
TERMS-Board, washing and tuition for the session
% months) each boarder finding his bed, towels
candles, &c. $780, payable in advance-Tuition alone
$l5, per session, payable also in advance.
VIM. HAWKESWORTH
The first session win terminate on the 18Th June
Students who enter at any time within the first month
prevous to the 18th February will be liable to the ex-
pcnse of the whole session.
Dec. 10. 7l-w5w
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JOHN CASTLEN .
69-wts
a VALUABLE ESTATE I'M HANOVER FOR

a VALUABLE ESTATE I'M HANOVER FOR
N SALE.-Pursuant to a decree Of the Superior
Court Of Chanccry for the Richmond district pronounce
ed the 2srd day of March, $780, in the case Of Owen
Nelson. will be offered for sale, at IL o'clock, A. NJ
Saturday the 10th day of January, $780, the pre-
the tract of land lying and being in the County of Han
over, called +" wingheld," and stated In the mortgage
from Peter Nelson to Thomas Nelson referred TO by
the bill in said cause, to contain five hundred acres and
bounded by the lands Of William Nelson David Daven.
port, William Thacker, Thomas ii. Fox and others.
The dwelling house and other building OH this land
are said to be excellent.
j. GUERRANT, NJ. $. C. C. r.. d.
or one Of his deputies.
Zee. H. E-wtds
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NOTICE-Tbe Executive will receive nrono..J- .;
conformity with the provisions of the I'D section ~
,he act concerning the Armory, hereto annexed~"And
be II further enacted, that the Executive be
and required 10 ascertain upon what terms the as.1
Buidngs a'id Land attached thereto can be sold. ex
changed or leased for term of years and commm;cas
ry.' By order of ,ho Fuas' y, uueir ehqui
VIM. H. RICHARDSON, c. C.
ioh march, 1872. March H. 10I-H
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n NEMALE EDUCATI0N.-Thc School at my house
n will be continued the ensuing wear. under the in.
sructon OF Miss Susan EiParrot young lady, who
mas, been highly recommended by the Rev. Samuel b.
isoh Mrs Herard and Judge Brooke, IN whose fami-
~ she now resides as Tutoress In this school, will be
taught kea ling, Writing, Arithmetic, English Gram
mar, topography with the of the Globes and Maps
History, Composition and the elements of Natural and
Moral philosophy, Chemistry and Rhetoric.
IEkMS-For board and tuition $50, payable half
yearly in ADVANCE boarders finding their own beds and
Deddng or II furnished by me, additional sum of IS
VIII be charged. The school will commence on the
10th January, and terminate the 18th December with
vacation OF one month"; in the summer. 1t would be
agreeable to receive early applications from those who
may wish to board their daughters or wards with the
subscriber, living the Bowling Green, Caroline
County. PICHEGRU WOOL. FOLK
, +. 3. Miss p. would also give instruction in tire
r'chch language III required. Nov. Ii. Govt
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DUBLlC SALE.-Pursuant to an order made by
Il the Hon. VIM. Cranch, Chief Judge of the Cir
the Court OF the District Of Columbia in the natcrvot
John Davis, an insolvent debtor will be sold, at public
auction on the lst day of March next all the right title
and interest of the said Davis in and OF laud
IN kanawha County. in the State of Virginia, lying on
Elk river, ON the s. T.. side above and below the mouth
OF Blue Creek supposed to contain about 900 acres
Sale to take place at the Indian Queen Hotel in the
City oil Washington. kept by Jesse Brown, o'clock
p NJ.
Terms-A credit Of twelve months, the purchase mo-
ney to be secured by the purchasers bonds with Sc
curity to be approved by the Trustee.
THOS. HUGHES, Trustee.
y. MAURO s. SON,
sept. Is. 37-wtds Auctio = ecrs
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EOHN Y. SAVAGE, DENTIST, has removed
81 TO the middle tenement in the block of buildings
cast (nd next 10 Mr. 1ichenors carriage-making shop
where nc may be found at all times unless otherwise
engaged lie is preparedto execute all kinds of work
IN his line in the neatcst possible manner. He will
SCI teeth from one TO full sctt, the approved
panand where the front teeth not too much decay
cd nc will renew them lin such as to defy de-
lection under the strctet scrutiny from Dentist
lie files, plugs, cleans and extracts teeth with as
much case to the patient the nature of the case will
admit 0i--Icrms mOderale. oct. q 50--M
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N virtue OF two Deeds ofTrust, executed to John M
Armistsad and William cambridge, by William !.
day oil January, 1928, and the other on the
day oil FEBRUARY, lS2S-and another Deed of Trust ere-
cued to Herbert A. Claiborne and Charles s. Cav. bv
,ne sa'u william Morris, on the tenth day of July,
Court the city of Richmond: we shall to sell
on the premises, the 18th day Of FEBRUARY next for
ready money Tor the purpose therein mentioned two
LOIS, pieces or Of Land, in the city of Rich
mona known and distinguished in the plan Of the said
city, by No GID tai ee hundred and forty. seyc n and
NO. too2) three hundred and ffty.two, which vera
conveyed TO the said William |. Norris by Thomas
hu'herioord and Sarah bis wife, by their deed, bear
ing GATE Tue 18Th day OF june 1926 and admitted TO re-
cord In the clerks office OF the Court of Hastings for
said city,-and on which now erected extensive
orick buildings, used as warehouse and for other pur-
poses; aio three other Lots pieces parcels of Land
known dsing ushed in the plan said city by number
(3l2 three hundred forty two number three hundred
and iory three (3i3) number three hundred s. for,v
Jour GID with tlebIildngs commonly called Sbocko
aIehouse and all other buildings and improvements
nam Morris, by two several deeds Tor undivided mo.
iees thereof--one made tho tenth day of June 1926
sy hichard Gregory and Elizabeth his wife, and John
eg.am, ana wilson Gregory; the other, made tho
same gay, ny joseph Dudley Of Chesterfield county. and
both admitted to record 10 the clerks Office of the Hus
ungs Court 81 said city: also. one other Lot piece or
parcel oil Land, known and dng ushed in the plan Of
SAID city, by number three hundred and orty-sx (346
William A. Smith and Sarah Smith, BY tn cir deed
bearing date the 18th day Of September 1926 and ,fi
mted TO record in the clerks Office of the HustnS.
Court for the city Aforesaid.
The Trustees have never known the s;,,s ,o IN.
foregoing property 10 be questioned but they will on
ly convey that which is vested in themselves.
JOHN NJ. ARMISTEAD,
w. cambridge,
HERBERT A. CLAIBORNE Z trustees.
CHARLES s. GAY.
Dec. 10. "a ar
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NMucn Yrr nrMAlN, vNsvNe''- Cocpe


ffrom HOODS Comic Aunual.l
"ft's very hard. aud SO Il is,
To live in such a row,
And witness this that every miss
But me has got a beau.
For love goes calling up and down,
But here he seems to shun:
I'm sure he has been asked enough
To call ut Number Ono:
Pm sick OF all the double knocks
That come 10 Number Four!
AZ Number Three ofteu
lover at tho door,
And ono In blue, ut Number Two.
Calls daily like dun,-
It's very hard they come near,
Add not at Number One.
Miss Dell, hear, has got dear
Exactly TO her mind,
ny sitting at tho window pano.
Without bit of blind;
But 90 in the balcony.
which she has never douc,
Yet arts that thrive at Number Five
Don't take at Number Ono!
'ris hnrd with plenty in tho street,
,r, And plenty passing BY
There's nice young mon at Number ToD,,
hut only rather shy;
And Mrs. Smith across the way
Has got grown-up son,
But Ia. he hardly seems to know
There Is a Number One.
There's Mr. Wick at Number Nine,
But he's intent on pclf,
And he's pious, will not love
His ncighbor himself
AZ Number Seven there was a sale
Tho goods had quito a rum!
And here Five rot my single lot
, On hand at Number Ono.
My mother o.len sits at work
And talks Of props aud stars,
Aud what comfort shalt be
In her declining days!
TheivcTy maids about tho house.
Have set me down nun,
Tho swoetLcarts all belong to t,esn
That call at Number Ono!
Once only when tho nuo took FIRE,
One Friday afternoon,
fouoy MIR. Long came kindly in,
And told ms not to swoon. n...
Why can't he como again without
Tho Ph@nix and the Sun!
We cannot always have a hue
On fire at Number One.
I am not old I am not plain,
Nor awkward in my gait
am not crooked like the bride
That went from Number Fight.
I'm suro white satin mado her look
as brown as any bun
But evon beauty has chance
think at Number One.
AT Number Six they say Miss Roso
Has slain score of hearts,
Aud Cupid, for her sake, has been ...
Quite prodigal of darts.
The imp they show with bendcd bow
I wish he had gun!
But ~ he had, he'd never doign
To shoot with Number Ono.
It's very hard! and so II is,
To live in such row.
And hero's ballad-siugcr como
To aggravato my wo:
. take away your foolish song
And tones enough to stun
there Is mae luck about tho house,
know ut Number Ouo!'
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NDCCATiON- Winter Session of the subscri.
~ ber's School, will commence January llth 1880
Terms for Session of foe months.
Board, $40
tuition, Is
Fees for board and tuition payable in advance Each
bodrder will furnish his bed and bedding or there will
be an extra charge Of So per session. No boarder will
be received who is past the age of l6.
w. ii. HARRISON.
Gee. TO- 7l-2aw2w-w2w
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HNEMALE SEMINARY Mrs. MiraA. Southgate' S
School for the instruction of young ladies', will be
resumed the LIST Monday in February, $780, which will
be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic Grammar Geo
graPhy with the Of the Maps and Globes History,
Bellies Lettres, Composition the elements of Chemistry
and Natural Philosophy and the French Language.
IERMS-Board and Tuition at $l00,payable quarter
~ in advance, each young lady furnishing bed bedding
towels and candles Day scholars will be received at
30 the term Mrs ). assures the public that every
effort shall be made TO promote the moral and ntecc-
tua adyancementof her pupils and every requisite ac
commodatlon. provided for their comfort. The School
shall be furnished with Maps, Globes, &C. and she has
engaged Mise Turner assistant, young lady
every way qualified for the undertaking. The term
will expire the 18th Of December, with vacation OF
one month in the Summer. Parents are particularly
requested to enter their children at the commencement
Of the termbeing greatly to their interest be arranged
In their respec tive classes at early PERIOD as It's
generally some time, before they acquire habit of stu
dying, which is necessarily considerable loss of time
Books and stationary shall be furnished if required
Edge Hill, Gloucester, Nov. I6. 6O-IstNDI
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NOTICE.-Know all men by these presents, that /,
lV Nathaniel S Shepard, Of Belmount County, Ohio,
do authorize and appoint Francis +. Mitchell of Vir.
gnis, TO make, and vend Z" DIR. VIM. Jndkins' Pa.
tent SnecGc Ointment throughout the Counties of
Essex, Mddlesex, Gloucester, Matthews, York, Eliza
beth City, Warwick, Norfolk and Princess Anne, in.
GLIDING all towns and cities in ihe same, as fully
could, were present myself
Given from under my hand and seal this day, dated
Richmond, December OH, 1929
[SealJ NATHAN s. SHEPARD
Tese,
GEo w. SHELTON.
Dc. III 52-v6s
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STILL SELLING OFF AT PRIME COST, and /,
~ many instances much below cost.-The proof that
the subscribers have been selling off their large rene-
raj assortment of seasonabe Dry Goods sprime
so apparent that they would deem to- in
sert second advertisement othat effect had not
Tos attempts been made to lead the public TO believe tho
contrary They therefore, again respectfully inform theis
FRIENDS ana customers that they still continue to seJ off
az prime cost, and in order assist the sale of the r.
mdning Stock they have added thereto (per the Bold
Commander from N. " variet of such goods as they
disposed oil in the early oer sale among these are
many OF the same description of goods that were con-
sidered extremely cheap. viz: fdneis 35 and 4.4 do
mest,cs, Gro de Naples, Gro DIES Ind. and Nalies
tfstngs, superior iusre, cdiicoes loo price and s
peror sdttitets; and many other goods oil of which
will be sold at "primc cost" and in many ins,snees
the goods that have been hand will be sold ssuc
oeio,o prime cost In announcing their intention "a
close thar business an this manner the subscribers aid
not expect 10 elicit Hhbeya. remark from anv p,r
son-neyertheless such remarks have been made any
the public aware that ;hey proceed from an Interested
source, knoto how to estimate their correctness.
KYLE s. COCHRAN
Nov. %. 66-,f