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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-11
G1ANToN RACE coURsE.-The subseriberdeter.

ItANTON RACE COURSE.-The subscriberdcter
~ mined hereafter to devote his attention exclusively
his profession offers for sale that valuable property
situate the City of Baltimore. well known as
THE CANTON RACE COURSE. This property in
GLIDING the Race Course and improvements, comprises
10 of excellent land, small portion in Wood
The improvements consist of large and commodious
dwelling house. occupied the Race Course Tavern.
Eight Booths, thirty feet 'front.' by from forty fifty feet
deep; large stand for spectators, about seventy five
feet front and twenty deep rooted Judges and
Weighing Stand; Stables; Spring house, with a
failing Spring of the best water; Ice house. SC. The
Tavern House under rent at $500 per year, payable
half yearly in advance-the Booths at $50 per year
each, payable in advance. The Public Stand for spec
taors has averaged since its erection about $3.50 per
year. This last together with the Booth rents and Gate
Receipts, are dependant upon the Races. The Race
Course has been pronounced by Spormen TO be equal
any in the United States for the Sports Of the Turf
This Property is situated of the highest ground
east of the City, and commands fine view of the har-
bour and river far the 'Bodkn Point. Ii is also
situated nearly in the centre of the most valuable part
of the property of The Canton Company, whose i'm
provements will materially enhance its value, ndepen-
dent of Race Course. This property has been sur
veyed, and laid off into streets squares and lots
ponding with the plat Of The Canton Company, and
tans nearly hundred lots, twenty-five feet 'front.'
and from hundred to one hundred and fifty feet deep
If not sold Private Sale before Monday the Sh day
of February next, il will then be offered at Public Sale
Persons disposed to purchase obtain any further in
formation by application to the subscriber.
E. L. FINLEY.
Feb. 9I-2aw2w
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WEDNESDAY, February 3, 1880.
In SEN ATE


The Vice President laid before the Senate a letter
from the Commissioner OF the General Land Office,
transmitting report Of the Register and Receiver of
the Land Office for the District of Jdckson Court
House, Miss. the Claims 10 lands Of John J. Water.
house, Willis II. Arnold, William Collins, James How
ard, Hezekah Howard, aud William Wheat which
received too late 10 be incorporated in tn ir
port OF last year
The Vice President laid before he Senate letter
from Peter 5. Dnponceau OF Philadelphia, member
OF the American Philosophical Society, presenting to
the Senate copy Of work called -" Essays on Auer-
can Silk and the beet of rendering it source of
individual and national wealth" This letter was reid
Mr.. Hendricks, from the Committee Roads and
Canals reported the hill TO authorize subscripon far
and Portland Canal Company, without amendment.
Pursuant to notice given, MIR. Dickerson introduced
bill for the relief OF Thomas Cooper, Of South Caro-
lima; which read and passed to second reading
After time spent in Executive business,
The Senate resumed the consideration of the resou
ton offered on the 3Oh December, by Mr.. Foot, in
relation to future surveys and sales Of the Public
Lands
Mr. Sprague rose and concluded the remarks which
he commenced Yesterday
Mr.. Rowan then moved adjournment; and
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Wicklhs, from the Committee Of Reuenchment
made report in relation TO the proprety of extending
the practice OF specific appropriations the best
Of preventing an improper use Of the public money, by
the discussing agents OF the Governments which report
concludes with the following resolution:
Resolved, That the bill making appropriations for
the support Of the government for The year $780, be
amended by adding the following TO the end OF the
eighth line in the bret section being that provision OF
the bill which relates 10 the Contingent Expenses Of
the two Houses OF CODgress
To be applied TO The following purposes, and no
other, viz; 10 defray the expenses Of printing for the
two Houses Of Congress performed by the Public Pfn.
ter OF each House, agreeaby to his contfact; Staona
ry, Book binding, Fuel, Newspapers, Post office Car.
PentePs work, Furniture, Repairs, to the Senate Cham
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NOTICE-Edward M. Greenway & Co. 49, Pear
" Street, New York, continue to purchase manufac.
ured goods on commission, which affords great facilities
to dealers at dstance in keeping their supplies of goods
general without being extensive.
Their long experience in executing orders for every
description Of merchandise wanted in Virginia and the
Southern and Western States induce them TO believe
they can give general satisfaction TO those who will IA.
YOUR them with their business. II is their intention
hereafter TO transact 1general Commission Busne s. and
viii attend particularly 10 the sale of Cotton Flour To-
bacco, or any produce consigned to them
References.-Mr Chas. NJ. Mitchell, Richmond Va
Messrs Hancock and Brown, Lynchburg, Va.
New York, Feb. 4. 9i-2t-w8w
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HEUBLIC SALE.-Pursuant TO an order made by
& the Hon. VIM. Cranch, Chief Judge of the Cir
cult Court of the District of Columbia in the matter OF
John Davis, an nsolvent debtor, will be sold, at public
auction, the LIST day of March next all the right title
and interest of the said Davis in and tract OF aud
in kanawha County in the State of Virginia. lying on
Elk river, on the s. f. se above and below the mouth
OF Blue Creek, supposed TO contain about 30 acres
Sale to take place at the Indian Queen Hotel in the
City OF Washington, kept by Jesse Brown, 4 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
sept. 10. 37-wtds p. MAURO s. SON, uct'errs
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DEN IA T.
SURGERY

nENTAL SURGERY, Greenhow's Building, Main
~ Street, nearly opposite the Virginia Banks. DR.
MUNRoE has located himself in this city, and will be
happy TO attend to all those who may require the pro-
tessional aid OF Dentst. He ha,ters himself that
thorough knowledge of the most approved principles oil
Dentistry and ample practical experience, aided by
great assduity and attention, will him the
hdence and patronage Of the public. His connexion
with many OF the most distinguished Dentists in the
Atlantic Cities ensures him the earliest information OF
the most recent improvements in the science.
r. ). Parents whohave proper regard for the beau
ty and symmetry of their childrens features regular-
ty, and soundnes' Of their TEETH, should the pre-
fusion Of the second consult an experienced Den
ts when every irregularity from natural presenta
ton o: the teeth may be corrected.
~ Hours Of attendance from 10 to p. NJ
Jan. %. S9-l2t
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HSRESH GARDEN SEEDS ID. s. @. Landreth, pro-
" preors of one of the most extensive Agricultural
Horticultural & botanical establishments in the Union
beg TO say to those who may be interested and unac-
quainted with the fact, that for forty years past they
have BEEN and still are cutvatng for SALE Fruit and
ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Greenhouse Plants, Ve.
getdbie and FiOtoer Seeds, &c. sc.
To the growth of Garden Seeds they devote very
particular attention. II may not be irrelevant TO the in
terest of purchasers of this article PREMISE that with
every change of hands, their character is unavoidably
rendered more and more dubious; hence great adva-
tage in dealing with first hands From the preparation
of the SOIL through the process of sowing cuItivang
maturing and harvesting, ID. C. Landreth have all
under their personal inspection, excepting the very
kinds that cannot be grown in this country0 thus they
become acquainted with their quality, and can obviate
errors which mere UenderS, who have to depend on
foreign growth transient purchasers for their stock
must ever be liable TO- Under these circumstances
they conceive that to pledge their reputation will be
sufficient guarantee TO purchasers Therefore each pack
age bears their label and warrantee.
Mr.. James Mchildoe, in Richmond, Va has con-
sany for sale general assortment Of Seeds fresh from
this establishment and orders for Trees, Shrubs Plants
etc. left with hm,will be promptly executed.
Feb. \. 0f-6f
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JOHN +. Willy.
NJ. ID. PANSON.

CAUTION-lt having come TO knowledge tina
orders sent TO This town for 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
has label with the name Of our factory (Appomdttor
Cotton Factory and our printed on white paper:
aud no bundle is ever TO be permitted TO be sold with.
out the label. JOHN +. Willy & co
Petersburg, Feb. 6. 95-IOE
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Nov. IS.

I'm virtue of two Deeds of Trust, executed to John Nj
IL Armistead and William cambridge, by William
Morris, and Marcella his wife, the the eighth
day Of January 1928, and the other the eighteen
day OF FEBRUARY, lS2S-and another Deed of Trust
cuted to Herbert A. Claiborne and Charles S. Gay, by
the said William Morris, on the tenth day Of July,
lS2S-all Of which deeds recorded in the Hastings
Court of the city of Richmond sha to sell
the premises the 10th day of FEBRUARY ne 1t for
ready money, for 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 (3i7) three hundred and forty seven and
No. (352) three hundred and hfty.two, which were
conveyed TO the said William 1. Morris, by Thomas
Rutherford and Sarah his WIFE, by their deed, bear
ing date the 18th day OF june 1925, aud admitted
cord in the clerks Office OF the Court of Hastings
said city,-and on which erected extensive
brick buildings used warehouse and for other pur-
also, three other Lots pieces parcels of Land,
known listing in the plan Of said city by number
(342) three hundred & forty two number three hundred
and forty three (3i3) number three hundred s. forty
four (3i4O with thebuildings commonly called Shocko
Warehouse, and all other buildings and improv Is
thereon; which property conveyed to the said Will
liam Morris by two several deeds for undivided
eties thereofone made tho tenth day of June 1926,
by Richard Gregory and Elizabeth his wife, and John
Pegram and Wilson Gregory; the other, made on the
same day, by Joseph Dudley of Chesterfield county,
both admitted to record in the clerks office the Hus-
tings Court Of said city: also. other Lot piece
parcel OF Land known and distinguished in the plan of
said city, by number three hundred and lorysix GAG
which was conveyed TO said William /. Morris, by
William A. Smith and Sarah Smith, by their deed,
bearing date the 18th day OF September 1926, and adj
mitted to record in the clerks office of the Hastings
Court for the city Aforesaid.
The Trustees have known the title to the
foregoing property TO be questioned, but they will
ly convey that which is vested in themselves.
JOHN NJ. ARMISTEAD, !
w. cambridge, NJ,
HERBERT a. CLAIBORNE. irus'ee''
CHARLES s. GAY.
Dec. Is. 73-tf
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NMIAS committed to the Jail Of the Town of Peters
Wv burg, as runaway on the 18th day of October,
1879, negro man who calls himself Robt Seldom and
also says that he is free man. and by trade tobacco
mist, that he served his time with Mr.. John Finders Of
Richmond. He appears to be about ~ or % years of
age, feet Sinches high, dark complexion, has scar
ON his left eyebrow and his right wrist. His
clothing consists of cassinet pantaoons, round Jacket
black silk vest and fur hat The owner is requested TO
come forward prove his property pay charges and take
him away, or he will be dealt with the law directs
ROGER MALLORY, Tailor.
Feb 4. 9i-w8m
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IDUBLIC SALE.-By virtue OF a Deed OF Trust

EBUBLlC SALE.-By virtue OF a Deed OF Trust
n executed by Albin G. Saunders, to the subscri-
her, the 18th day of February 1899 for purposes
therein mentioned and recorded in the Clerks Office
oil Powhaan, will be sod to The highest bidder at pub
lie auction tor ready money, at the Town of Jefferson,
in the county OF Powhatan the 20h day Of Febru.
airy next the property conveyed by the said Deed con-
ssting Of the said Albin G. Saunders whole interest in
his father Chancellor III. Saunders estate except one
house in the town OF Jefferson, known by the name Of
the Red-honse, lately occupied by Roderck Payne,
and one lot No. - and such title asis vested in
the subscriber, will be conveyed to the purchaser.
JAMES V. HASKINS, Trustee.
Jan. 20 S0-wlws
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AAAS committed to the Jail OF Powhatan county,
Wv Va.,) on the 25h Oct. lat, as ? Runaway,
negro man, who says his name is Rya-tha, he was
carried from Buckingham county by Richard Bailey,
TO So.,h Carolina, and sold to James Oway of Sump-
ter district, from whom he absconded The raid ne
is OF dark complexion, five feet inches high-spare
nade-'o appearance, about 20 or Fl years old. Had
on, when committed to Jail, short roundabout coat
home-spun, dove misunderstanding shirt-and sack
ing pantaoons The of said negro, ia requested
10 come forward, prove his property pay charges, and
take him away, he will be dealt with as the law ,
reefs RICHARD BASS Ja;lor
Jan. 10 S6-wl2W-
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Nessrs. John y. Hudson, Robert Hudson, Tpilliam r.
Hudson, Nancy Robins, Judieh Heigh, Mary
ChedthGm Robert Hudson (SOn Of Ned MARI
FOtoik'S, Nathan F0,clkes, dd,nor of Eaten H,td-
son, dec'd Thomas DOEtreH and Hby Hudson.
a you are not all citizens of Virginia, you will
kA take notice that shall, by attorney on the
End Monday in April next, between and
of the day, at Sandy River Church. in the county
of PRINCE Edward, State of Virginia, proceed to take
the deposition of Robert Knight and others, TO be read
evidence in the suit depending in the county court of
Prince Edward, wherein you plaintiffs, and myself
and others defendants. Attend if you please.
JOSEPH NJ. ROWLETT, and others.
Bryder's Store, Feb. 4. 9I-wSw
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STILL SELLING OFF AT PRIME COST, and

~ many instances much below cost.-The proof that
the subscribers have been selling their large gene
raj assortment Of seasonabc Dry Goods prime cost
- 80 apparent that they would deem
ssr second advertisement TO that effect, had
Teus attempts been made to lead the public TO believe the
contrary They therefore, again respectfully inform their
friends and customers that they still continue to sell off
at prime cost and i'm order TO assist the sale of the
naming stock, they have added thereto (per the Bold
Commander from N. W variety of such goods they
disposed OF in the early part OF their sales among these
many OF the same description OF goods, that
sdered extremely cheap, viz fannels 35 and A do
niestics, Gro de Naples Gro DIES Ind and Italian
sfrings, superior iusre cdic0es, ioD price and
pertOr sdhinets; and many other goods all of (which
the goods that have been on hand will be sold much
beioto prime cost. In announcing their intention to
close their business in this manner the subscribers did
not expect TO elicit ii6erds remark from any per
son-nevertheiess such remarks have been made: and
the public aware that they proceed from interested
source, knoto how to estimate their correctness.
KYLE s. COCHRAN.
Nov. IS. 66-tf
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HnLAsTER OF PARIS FOR sALE.-19s tons Of

HRLASTER OF PARIS FOR SALE.-196 tons of
n Plaster Of Paris, just imported, which will be
ground Mill and disposed Of in quantities TO suit
purchasers The public assured that il is perfectly
pureand 20S French Burr Blocks Of excellent auaty
for Mill Stones. Also--At our Rolling and Sitting
MILL and Nail Factory 1000 to 1200kegs and cllnch
nails bTads and spikes Of al Sizes made entirely from
Tweeds Iron in Kegs from 100 to 200 lbs box, hoop,
nail rods and horse shoe Iron, in small bundles and all
orders for rolling executed with dispatch.
Feb T. 94-wsw p. HAXALL & &c,
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"a OTlCE.-Agreeably to the provisions of two seve-
raj Deeds OF Trust executed to the subscribers
by Daniel a. Wilson, and for the purposes therein men
toned, we shall proceed to sell, Thursday the 25h
day OF February next, at the residence OF the said Dam
iel A. Wilson, in this county, all the Household and
Kitchen Furniture, belonging to the said Wilson, and
any other personal property, which may be couaine
in said Deed, and remaining unsoldThe sale will be
made at public auction, to the highe. bidder for cash
SAMUEL c. ANDERSON,
WM. NJ. TT ORNTON.
Trustees.
Cumberland, Dec. 10. T-wds
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PEN1rENr1ARy. 2nd Mo; 1st. 1890

PENITENTIARY, End Mo; LIST, 1880.
NOTlCE.-Waneda at this Institution an assistant
i who understands weaving and is capable of in
structing others in drawing and weaving various figures
The applicant must be of regular habits strict in
tegry prompt and active, of which qualities respecta
BILE testimonials will I've required -Sslay S50o-Con
tinued during good behaviour.
feb 4. Gift SAMUEL PPARSONS Super'dent
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A CHICKAHOMINY ESTATE FOR SALE
IA The subscriber offers for sale tract of land
tanning 667 lying the above river and bounded
by it for mile. IL is part of the tract known by the
name Of Dangerfeds, in New Kent, about 30 miles
below Richmond and four above tide water. This tract
is inferior TO few in the country and is about equally
divided in low grounds, flats and high land. Its
venence TO navigation and quantity OF timber for plank,
scanng, shingles and slaves independent OF the fertili-
y Of the soil, renders OF the valuable tracts
ofand on the river. IL is believed that marie abounds
it. shells are to BE- in several banks. The
terms will be accommodating 10 the purchaser, and
bargain may be had by application in person TO the SUBJ
scrber at Moons Mount, near Rappahannock Academy,
Caroline, by letter directed TO the Academy
fee, to Mr.. VIM. Brumley by letter, addressed to
New Kent court house. JNO DICKERSON,
For himself and as agent and attorney for the dis
tributes of the late Col. VIM. DdingerfielG
dec. 81 79-f
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Pf THE GOVERNOR OF THE CoMMoNw EA
- OF VIRGINIA.-A PROCL.A.N4TIO.N.-
Whereas IL has been represented to the Executive by
the superintendent OF Quarantine, enclosing the opinion
OF Doc McCaw, relative to the state of the schoone
Armada heretofore declared under Quarantine on
count Of being infected with the Smallpox, that it
still PREVAILS have thought proper with the advice OF
The Council OF State, and i'm Pursuance of the Act OF
Assembly, to declare the said schooner Armada under
Quarantine fer the further term Of twenty days from
the 20h instant.
Given under my hand Governor and un-
(SEALJ der the seal Of the Commonwealt at
Richmond, this 18th day OF January,
1889. VIM. b. GILES.
Jan. 10. S7-wAw
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NOTlCE.-The Directors of the Brook Turnpike
Company, have this day declared dividend of five
per cent for the last six months past payable after
the 18th January next at the counting house of Joseph
Marx. In consequence of the non-attendance of a sui
cien number OF Stockholders the election of Directors
for the ensuing year, postponed to the 1lth day of
January next-on which day the Stockholders are re-
quested to attend at the Office of Samuel Myers Esq
III D clock, A. M. Dec 81 81 If
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NOTTON YARN Virginia-U Union Factory
VI siiuaied IL ,.ilas hela.s,

a NOTION YARN Yiginid-U Union Factory
~ situated If miles below Charlottesville, on tn e
mail stage road leading from that place TO Richmond
The proprietors have hitherto forborne solicit pub
lie attention TO this establishment owing to the circum
stance OF the portion Of machinery in operation, being
so limited, to be insufficient supply the orders Of
those, with whose Custom il favored i'm the outset.
The superior quality of the Yarn, they conf
IDENTIFY say has been fully tested and proven by expe
Renee; and having procured such additional stock
oil machinery TO justify the expectation, that they
viii be enabled to keep stock hand, sufficient to
supply all orders which they may in future be favored
with, they are induced respectfully TO solicit more
extended share OF public patronagewith
that the article shalt at all times be furnished the
most moderate and reasonable term..-All orders d.
rected to Union Mills Post Office, Fluvanna county,
Va.) shall be promptly attended io-and the Yarn de-
livered either at the establishments deposited in its
vicinity on the Three Chopt Road for the purpose Of
being conveyed by Wagons, return from Richmond
or conveyed by water navigation as may suit its des
tinaon.
TIMBERLAKE s J. & J. b, MAGRUDER
Jan. l6. SG-f
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a PPOMATTOX COTTON FACTORY.-T sub.
IA scribers (under the of John f. Willy s. Co J
have commenced operations at their Cotton Factory in
the Town OF Petersburg, and beg leave to inform their
friends and the public generally, that they he sup
piled with Yarns Of very superior quality and at fair p-
ces either at the Mill at the Store OF Messrs Cuh
bert & Smith. j. Y. STOCK DELL.
JOHN +. Willy.
NJ. d. PANSON.
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IT MON HOTEL.-The subscriber having purchas-
a. ed the tavern formerly kept by Major Samuel Hix
in the town of Gainesville, Va and having added to-
and thoroughly repaired the same socts the patronage
OF any who may favour him with their custom. Being
well provided in every department in his line he hopes
by perseveIing attention TO merit share of the public
patronage. THOMAS Mccoy.
Feb. q g3-Gt
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Ok a hn REV will give the above re-
- n WV ward for the apprehen ion, and delivery
to me ot my man, WILLIAM SAMPSON, who ran of
from Shirley last April William is rather tall and
stout, tawny cooured nego about "a years old with
thick lips and olerably white teeth; he ters little
when he speaks: had when he ran off plantation
clothes-but no doubt has changed them before this
HILL CARTER.
Shirley, Charles City Co. Jan. TO- Swim
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EDUBLlC SALE.-By virtue of a deed OF trust exc
n cued by Abner Kerr, to The subscribers, on
the 18th day OF June 1927, and recorded in the Clerks
Once oil Powhatan, for purposes therein mentioned,
will be sold to the highest bidder public auction for
ready money, at Mrs. Elizabeth Woodsons, on the
buckingham X adj, above Powhatan Courthou.e, on
the 10Th day OF March next, tract OF land of sixty
four acres, more or less lying the said Mrs Wood
sons, adjoining the lands of John Moore and Others
and such title is vested i'm the subscribers will be
conveyed to the purchaser.
JOSEPH DAVIS, 2r
VIM. s. DANCE, trustees
Jan. IL. S4-wSvs