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& tANTON RACE COURSE-The subscriberdeter-
~ mined hereafter TO devote his attention exclusively
to his prolession offers for sale that valuable property
situate near the City of Baltimore. well known as
THE CANTON RACE COURSE. This property in
GLIDING the Race Course and improvements comprises
90 acres OF excellent land, small portion in Wood
The Improvements consist of large and cornmodous
dwelling house, occupied the Race Course Tavern
Eight Booths thirty feet front, by from forty to fifty feet
deep; large staad for spectators about seventy FIVE
feet front and wentyicet deep rooted over Judges and
Weighing Stand Sabes Spring house, with never
ialling Spring OF the best water; ce-house &C. The
Tavern House IS under rent at $500 per year. PAYABLE
hall yearly in advanccthc Booths at $50 per year
each, payable in advance. The Public Stand for spec
taors mas averaged, since its erection $3.50 per
year. This last together with the Booth rents and Gate
Receipts, are dependant upon the Races. The Race
Course has been by Spormen to be equal TO
any in the United States for the Sports Of the Turf
This Property is situated of the highest ground
of the City, and commands fine view of the h,r
bour and river far the Bodkin Point. II is also
Of the property Of The Canton Company whose i'm.
provemens will materially enhance its value indepen-
dent Of Race Course This property has been sur.
veycd, and laid off into streets squares and lots
ponding with the plat of The Canton Company and CON
tains nearly hundred lots, twenty FIVE feet front
and from hundred 10 one hundred and fifty feet deep
II not sold at Private Sale before Monday the S,h dav
Of February next it will then be offered al Public Sale
Persons disposed TO purchase, obtain any further in
formation by application 10 the subscriber.
j.. j.. FINLEY.
Feb. ol-2aw2w
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Nov. %.

virtue Of TWO Deeds OF Trust, exec To joan NJ
IL Armlstead and William cambridge, by William
Morris, aud Marcella his wife, the the eigh
DAY oil January, lS2S, and the other the eighteenth
day OF FEBRUARY, lS2Saud another Deed OF Trust,
cnied TO Herbert a. Claiborne and Charles 5. Cav by
the said William Morris the tenth dav of july
lsZS-ail oil which deeds are recorded in the Hastings
Court OF the city OF Richmond: hal proceed sell
on the premises on tile 10Th day of FEBRUARY next for
ready money, Tor the purpose therein mentioned two
Lots, pieces, parcels OF Land, in the city of Rich
mond known and distinguished in the plan of the said
city, by No (Si7) three hundred and forty SEVEN and
No. (S52) three hundred and hfY. two, which were
conveyed TO the said William L. Morris, by Thomas
Rutherford and Sarah his wife, by their deed, bear
ing dHte the 18Th day oJune 1925 ard admitted
cord in the clerks office OF the Court of Hastings Tor
said city,-and on which erected eXten.ive
brick buildings used warehouse and for other pur.
poses: also three other Lots, pieces parcels of Lend
known distinguished Ia the plan al said city by number
(3i2) three hundred forty two number three hIiujr.
and forty three (3I3) & number three hundred s. Erty-
four GID with thebudings commonly called Shocke
Warehouse and all other buildings and improvements
thereon which property conveyed TO the said Will
liam l. Norris 10y two several deeds, tor undivided
ietes thereotone made tho tenth day of June 1896
by Richard Gregory and Elizabeth his wife, and John
Pegran, and Wilson Gregory; the oth-r made on the
same day, by Joseph Dudley OF Chsster.eld county,
both admitted to record in th cleks oic OF the Hu--
ungs Court 81 said cliy also, other Lot, piece
parcel OF Land, known and distinguished in the plan OF
said city, by number three hundred and forty (3l6
which was conveyed TO said William l. Morris, bI
william A. Smith and Sarah Smith, by their deed,
bearing date the 18th day of Srptember 1926 and I'D.
United 10 record in the clerks office Of the Hastings
Court for the city aforesaid.
The Trustees have never known the title TO the
foregoing property TO be questioned but ihey will
Iy convey that which is vested in themselves.
JOHN NJ. ARMISTEAD,
w. cambridge, r
HERBERT a. CLAIBORNE trustees
CHARLES S. GAY.
Dec. l5 73-tf
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eNTILL SELLING OFF Ar PRIME COST ond

sSTILL SELLING OFF AT PRIME COST, and in
~ many instances much below cost.-The proof that
the subscribers have been selling of their large gene
raj assortment of seasonabe Dry Goods, "prme COST
IS SO apparent that they would deem TO in
serf secondndversemen 10 that effect had not ungene-
rou' attempts been made to Leaf the public to believe the
contrary ihey therefore, again respectfully inform their
friends and customers that they still continue sell off
at prime cost and in order assist the sale of the re-
naming stock, they have added Mereto (per the Bold
Commander from n Y variety of such goods as thew
disposed OF III The early part OF their sale; among
many of the same description OF goods that were con-
sidersd extremely cheap, viz HIv,eiS, 35 and Ia do.
meshrs, Gro dc Naples, Gro DIES Ind, and Italian
hHsringS, superior iuSre cdcoeS, ioto price anil su
perior Sdtinet; and many other goods, all of which
viii he sold at ''Prine cost !" and in many instances
the goods that have been hand will be sold much
oeio,o prime cost. In announcing their intention To
close hetr business m this manner the Subscribers did
not expect 10 elicit Mberd! remark from any per.
son-nevertheess such remarks have been made: and
the public aware that they proceed from an interested
source, knoto how TO estimate their correctness.
KYLE s. COCHRAN.
Nov. 2s. 66-rf
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CAUTION-lt having come To our knowledge tba
orders sent to this town Tor Cotton Yarns have
been supplied by other Yarns: We compelled to
caution all who wish To purchase Yarns, to notice
particularly the label each bundle. Each bundle
's lab, with the name of our factory (AppOnuftor
cotton Fnef0'Y) aud our name printed white paper:
and no bundle IS ever TO he permitted TO he sold with.
out the label JOHN Il. WHY & CO
Petersburg, Feb. 6. g5-IOts
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Postmaster General.
ORGANIZING MILITIA

HOUSE, OF REPREs ENrATIvEs, Jan. 81, 1890
Ms. Thompson of Georgia from the Committee on the
Militia, made the following re port:
The Committee on the Militia TO whom was refer
red % much OF the Presidents Message "a relates to
tho organization and discipline Of the Militia of the
United States, have had the subject under Iaboriou.
investga ion; and. mature drlberation, adopting
the principal views and leading principles submitted
TO the House by The Committee on the Militia during
the second session Of the twentieth Congress, your
COMM tie ask leave 10 make that report, with some
alteration OF s details, part of this report with which
they report bill.
FEBRUARY, !, 1929
The Committee on The Militia, Ia Ohich 1ds referred
50 n'tCh NJ the Presidents Message as relates 10
the organization and discipline n the Militia II
the United States, respectfully submit the {oiio,C-
ing TepOTi:
Influenced by deep con, lotion that a veteran
lied and etIicen, National Militia is not only the mos
app ropratc and legitimate defence Of free high mind.
ed and enlightened people, but that il would therefore
oim he g-ea'est military ornament and safeguard o.
these United States. the Committee in The dschare
Of the dsty assigned Them, have, with unwesrigd dill.
gene, sought 10 avail themselves Of all The light he,
upon the import ant subject by he expressed opinions
experienced aud dstif guishrd military mem and re-
ports OF intelligent Committees of both Houses Of Con
gress IN the progress Of their investigation Of thi
very important subj c., tie Committee have had 10 on
counter much difficulty from the great variety an,
conorcly Of projects aud opinions reported upon an,
expressed in reference to lie subject. The division
constitutional powers, too, which made by the fra
mefs Of or great national compact, under The influ
ence Of poviden, jealousy Of the peoples rights wa
not vi bout s embracing effects. In The enurera
lion Of powers granted by The Constituion 10 tic Con
gres' OF The United States, in reference TO The Militia
With the power "io provide for calling forth the Mill
Tia TO execute tie laws Of the Union. suppress ins1r
iecou', and repe invasons," the power 'tto provide
for organizing, armng, and disciplnng the Militia an,
for governing such part Of them az may be emplo ye,
in the service Of lb- United States" az well az th
power 70 prescribe the sysen Of discipline TO be oh
served and pfscfsed by ne Mids IL clearly includ
ea resetyine 10 the States respectively, The right Il
govern tie Militia; (eHcepl such part Of them a. ns,
a. any time be in the service cf the United smtes) viii
the e'ecr 10 point tie officers, end 10 train e mill
III according 10 i've discipline prescribed by Congress
| siudously avoiding any innovation UPON The rights d
clearly reserved 10 he S'a,es by ibe Constitution IN
Conn i'ite hive anzously Iabortd 10 give effect to IN
rover UhcIar 90 Clearly granted 10 Congress by Tia
laarument The frs, important branch Of h' genera
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ssS Up THE TIilEF.-I will give ten dollars re-
~ ward for the delivery of mare that as taken
from my stable o. the night of he Grst instant. She
about live feet high and is about five or six wears old
She has particular marks about her 10 my recollection
more than that of harness | give the above reward
Tor the delivery OF her TO me, Cumberland c. III.
or hive dollars for the security of her. that get her a.
gain. CHARLES S. PALMORE
Stony Point, Feb O. e6-Iot
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cess and his failure mustbc attributed to the bad po
siion in which this question has been placed by the
former administration. We have no desire to revive
party feelings, to increase keep alive that indgna
ton and lssus, which the nation at large feel tow
he Ex-Presiden and some ofthe leading members OF
hs ADMINISTRATION, yet il il but lust that the in
convenience and sufferngs which the nation has
beer called upon 10 undergo from the reryersi-
ty OF MI Adams and h' minister's should not he
attributed To The men now in power. Il thea, w.
saw The West India trade is no, re aimed by Mr. M
Lone. must be charged to the errors Of the former
administration who refused il when offered and after
wards inced such hostile temper In their negocia.
tons with &. Britain, to induce, il not compel the
to place that trade Oh footing, which renders il diff
cult Tor them, without a violation Of their pledge
t. their own citizens and these of the colonie !.
WHO'D have Teen LED, in con sequence Of the existing
footing on which it is placed, to embark extensive
ly in concerns which would he greatly injured
1t not secured, by opening The trade TO us In
my nextl shalt go back to the conduct of our gov
eminent, while the egocaton for this trade was con.
Quoted by MIR. Adams and MIR. Rush.
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AOFICE.-Wanted at the Peniteniary. 100000 hoop
poles ard 10000 flour barrel blels; be deliver
ed by the Ist August hcxt
THOMAS NELSON, r. AP.
req. " g6--n
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N a fA6A REWARD will give the above re-
~ q WV ward for tlic sppreben ion. and delivery
o me oi my man, WILLIAM SAMPSON, who ran of
from Shirley last April William IL rather tall and
stout iawhy cooured nego, about ~ years old with
thick lips and foiefably white eeih he stuters IiuIs
when he speaks: had when be ran off plantation
no doubt has changed then before ihia.
HILL CARTER.
Shirley, ClaFlss Cry Co. Jaa. TO- 81 w4m
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NEM TARIEE-


New York Feb We have received letters from
Washington of the Sd instant stating that the Commit
tee Ways and Means would probably report tariff
bill on the next day. What are it, precise provisions
we are not Informed, but from the known opinions OF
the committee, there can he doubt that il will con
tain important and beneficial reductions of the present
oppressive impOsts
The indications Of decline in the tariff exci,ement
are pretty evident and these is the fact that the
present - the season OF plans for reducing the duties
the last ten years have been the of plans for in
creating them. Even the warmest advocates of a high
tariff dare not now recommend any open direct augnen
taon. They only W nure TO do II by stealth and cir
cumvenien, "a in the case of Mr.. Mallarys bill for
changing The mode Of appfasing imported woollens-
The recoil has already begun and in hopes that
the time is not lar distant when the only inquiry v |
he in what manner may the existing restrictions on
CONNER CO be most judiciously removed.
Ere Post.
The following article is from an intelligent cores
pendent in an Eastern city, whom we are hArpv TO G
again in our columns. He will perceive that we have
taken little liberty with the commencement Of hi.
article, for which he will excuse TIE, acco ut Of the
usIioOs terms in which the paragraph in the Wash.
ington paper was couchcd. The intelligence Of the
written proposition, communicated by our Minister to
Lord Aberdeen which first gave the public, IL Of
date nearlya week later than the letters mentioned
by Mercator. ID.
For the Fleming Post
Negocimiontr me West hula Trdde-A para.
graph in Washington psper, expresses doubt whe-
ther the negotiation Of Mr.. McLane for the rscove.
cry OF the West India Trade, viii Ultimately prove
unsuccessful This corroborled by letters teoeiVed
at h port, by the last arrivals FROM England An A.
nerican gentleman, who has frequent intercourse with
minister, MIR McLane, writes thus his conf lant
under date Of the lG h ID c. " Our Minister, and the
President OF the Board Of Trade, (Mr. Fiizgerald)
appear TO be voraby disposed in the matter but much
opposition IL male 10 renewal Of that intercourse by
interested people from Liverpool Nova Scotia and Can.
ada II l. quite matter Of doebi, how the decision
will be. believe MIR. McLane il in as much doubt
about the issue Of The matter, as am"
" The negotiation for The renewal Of tbs very i'm.
porant branch Of commetcs does fsi IL will be for
want Of elJ'is The pni OF the administration or Of
skill prudSncc and exerion tie plrt Of our minister
who is uuqucsiondby ore Of the sblest men in the
county, not only - diPomatist but statesman
/ enieraiprg the sonndest and most comprehensive
views Upon our national coacerns in general We eau
not think, however ihercis much chance Of his cue
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PEN1TENTIARY, 2nd Mo LIST, 1890
a OTICE.-Wantcd at this institution an assistant
4 VINO understands weaving and is capable of in
srucng others in drawing and weaving various figures
Inc applicant must be Of regular habits strict in.
egriiy, prompt and active, Of which qualities respecta-
bic testimonials will required S lazy S5Oe-Con.
tnued dur good heh .viour.
feb. Oft SAMUEL PARSONS super'dent.
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a PPOMArTOX COTTON FACTORY The sub.
"a scriher. (unGer the of John +. Willy & Co
nave commenced operations at their Cotton Factory in
the Town OF Peter-hu md beg leave inform their
rends and The pulc generally, that they be sap
pied with Yarns Of very superior quality and 1T fair pfi-
ce', either at the Mill 1T the Store OF Messrs CUth-
bert & Smith. J. Y. STOCK DELL.
JOHN f. Willy
NJ ID PANSON
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81 7 MON HOTEL.-The subscriber having purcbas.
a. cd cc tavern formerly kcptby Major Samuel Hix,
in the town Of Cdrersville Va and having added TO-
and thoroughly repaired the same solics tie patronage
OF any VINO may favour him with their custom. Being
well provided in every department in his line he hopes
by perseveng attention TO merit share Of the public
patronage. THOMAS Mccoy
req q g3-6t
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Willis, the famous bugleman aud rade OF the West
ro'nt band died at that post on Monday and was bu-
rec with The honors of war
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treasury win the proposals. in preparing copies Of
racis, and proposals fr Congress; and in such cor.
respondence as relates 10 the middle section Of the
VI ion.
One clerk is wanted 10 be employed in such CORES.
pcnuence as oelaes TO the transportation OF the mali
Union ' Va "'e
One clerk is employed in collecting Information re
awe 10 the length of elch pos, route; he name: 10.
a'He lcsion ant respective distances. one nom sno-
er' OF each oice oU every route aud TO pref arc and
kccD a. SuliS route book
One clerk is employed in nc cor,ins all letters rela
'os 10 VA; business vi this branch
, CDIce u The CkiJ Clerk
ne1des me general duties OF supervision belonging
~ u'e Nhiel Cletk there employed,
One eierk TO audit and register oil accounts; 10 re-
s'''er AL check Tor moneys; TO keep account with
me several hanks aud registry of all money transac
uons' aud 10 assist him in Ibis general correspon.
dencc.
One clerk Is employed in preparing al statements
Tor the Executive Departments and ior Congress- and
To assist in such other atoms and duties as are
required
Thus, ii appears, that the whole number of clerk,
d'Eeu Tor are already employed aud that the prorosi-
u'h OF the Postmaster General, stated in his letter
Is only request that Cor gress will do wha, has ne
u'uanee. The labor viii h is necessary e.peci,ll
the session OF Congress guircs the greatest in
d"SUy win those WHO are employed, and il is believed
ha,ihe public interest calls for the measure.
ihe Committee, also, from a full investig alton of
me vigilance and responsibility required in The super
hendence oeach oil the three branches into which the
business OF the Department is divided are fully sails.
nd that another Assistant Postmaster Generals re-
qirsd,and entirely concur with the Postmaster General
IN the opinion That the easure will be prcnotve of
me interests and prosperity of the Department. The
Committee therefore. ask leave 10 report bill.
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"a hUPONT'S GUN-POWDER.-The Subscribers.
81 agents for The sales of Duponts Gun Powder Of
Ter Tor sao at the manufacturers wholesale prices
kegs comprising complete assortment viz + Eff FFF
cannon, blasting, Eagle in canisters and papers.
WORKMAN & M'GRUDER.
req. 93--2aw3w
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N|ERY VALUABLE ESTATE The Subscribers
wish TO selkl595 acres OF land on Banistcr River
IN the County OF Halifax, 995 of which are first rate
low grounds belonging the estate of Edmund Irhy dec
said to be the most valuable plantation the river We
VIII sell the entire tract in PARCELS one fourth in
cash he other hree-iourlhs IN one and years credit
with approved security. The title shall be perfectly sa
tsactory Application TO either of us will be attended
TO punctually.
WY M JONES, Administrations of
JAN 26. on az
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D"gihd Bank Pdper.-lt il stated In The last Sa
lsbYry and Marlborough papers, that the State Bank Of
CaIoIna had determined not to receive the paper
OF The Virginia Binks-and the Salisbury Editor asks
what will Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina and
so 'orh whohave so unnaurally proscribed our Bank
PIPER say TO this:" Say, MANI We can answer az
lar as This that certain persons here abouts would be
very glad oreceve some OF the prescribed paper OF
account Of old scores. ~ Y d. adp
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NOTICE.-The Executive will receive proposals in
conformity with the provisions of the 3D. section of
the act concerning the Armory, hereto annexed--"And
be II further enacted, that the Executive be authorised
and required TO ascertain upon what the .4rorv
Buildings and Land attached thereto can be Sold ex,
changed or leased for term of years. and communicate
to the next General Assembly the result of their enqu
ry" BY order of the Executive.
VIM. III. RICHARDSON, c. C.
Executive Department.
18th March, 1929. { March H. IoJ-tr
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tate of Vincent Jones, decd, late of Richmond
County, Va are earnestly requested bring them TO-
ward, properly authenticated, TO me, residing in said
county, for payment before the Ist iay of Nav
next This notice will be plead in bar, of all such as
may be presented after that period, intend 10 settle
up the sid estate on or about the day above mentioned
Persons indebted the said estate are desired to mako
immediate payment TO me, no indulgence can be al
lowed. JOSHUA REANY Adm,or
FEB y. 96-5t
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N b ANDOLPH'S REPORTS vol t6th Of cases ar
& q, gued and determined in the Court of Appeals Of
Virginia-just published
Complete Sets of the Va. Reports
Journals OF the Conventions of 1876 and 1883
Journals oil the Senate and House of DeIcgatos OF
Virginia, from l776 to 1890 inclusive
Henings Statutes at Large and
The New Maps of VIRGINIA
All appropriated TO increase the Public Library of tho
State may be had of the SUBSCRIBER at the Capitol in
the city of Richmond, upon the lowest terms
WM. III. RICHARDSON
oct. 8. 44-tf Clerk ofthe Council and Librarian.
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NIERCATOR,

Since our last, we have been favored with the fol-
lowing extract OF letter from Harpers Ferry confirm
ing win some variation Of circumstance, the ac-
count Of the murder oil THOMAS DUNN, E,q SUI
perintendant OF the U. s. Armory at that place. Mr.
DUNN, thus cruelty slain. had been but recently APP
pointed 10 The important station OF OF
the Arnory; but his short service hail. we understand
eivea abundant eviLenc IS of his ability to discharge
his iuties with credit to himself and benefit to the
country. He has left young family, who were, at
der: "
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NOTlCE -Ari-t Works having conve yed TO me ali
debts de e to him hy book accounts or Otherwise
og' 80 vi other property nv deed ed on The
10Th January 1880 and record in the Clerks Office
II the Hastings Court of Richmond, TO me a. trustee
Tor the benefit OF eertsn creditors therein mentioned
all persons indebted 10 said Ari-l Works are hereby
required TO pay the same to me, to nv agent Mr.
Henry hnson, Attn Theological Book Store Rich
monl JAMES H. GARDNER Trrstea
rep V Off
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e cotton fARNS.-The subscribers agents for the
" Petersburg Manufacturing Company, have on hand
asuPPyo cotton yarns, which they offer wholesale