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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
Chickahominy Land for Sale.

FENIiE subscriber is empowered by deed of trust
q from Judge Hay and others OF record in the
office of the clerk of Henrco county, SELL and he
offers for sale. the estate called AshGeld,
tanning about nine hundred and thirty situated
on Chckahomlny. in the county of Henrico about
seven miles from the city of Richmond.
The estate consists of two parcels: the upper sep
arated from the lower by slip of land about four
hundred yards wide The upper parcel contains
about 43o, and the lower about 500 acres.
On the upper parcel their is an excellent brick
dwelling house. GO by 50 feet, having six large and
small rooms, and four large closets. The house
was buili about the year 1914 and is said to DO
good any in the county. The store-rocm and
gardeners house are also of brick The other hou-
SEES kitchen, servants apartments stables, and
house. &c are of wood. About one third of this
tract Is, as told. what is called mud land, 10
80 acres Of which cleared and in meadow. which
NAV, with little trouble, be kept constantly irrigated
On the lower tract, containing about 500 acres
there are barns stables, &c but no dwelling house
but that intended for the OvsTseer " has good
settle for dwelling house near an excellent spring
and most abundant supply Of fire wood. There is
also an orchard on u. IL is represented that Of this
tract. between one and two hundred acres are mud
land that NAV be easily cleared aud that arc equal
to any land ON Chckshominy.
The district OF country W which these lands cit
uatcd is SAID 20 be very healthy, and entirely exempt
from arnr and fever.
On having the purchase nor oy, snd the interest
thereof payable semi annually, satisfactorily secured,
liberal credit will be given to the purchaser.
The parcels will be sold cpsratcy. " the purchaA
ser should so desire. ROBERT STANARD.
The above property will be offered for sale at pub
lie auction before tho front door of the Eagle Hotel,
IN tho CITY of Richmond, on Saturday, December
nh at - o'clock NJ. ROBERT STANARD.
nov iq--tda
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
Land Wanted.

WANTED from 100 20 500 acres OF land on
w James river, or on some of the rivers creeks
falling into IT, at a distance OF not more than two
miles from navigable waters -
Pane timber being the chief object Of the advcIti-
ser, tie trees standing the land will be taken per
acre If the seller should prefer il, 1t is requested
that proposals viii particularly state. as nearly as
practicable, the quantity of pine t,niber fit for sawin
standing per acre, also the quality. dsta -f the
arthcst point OF the tract from creek or river des
crip,ion of the road which the timber would be
hauled, and The price.
Cash will be paid on completion of the bargain.
Address tn the subscriber residing in Richmond.
dee &C " WM. WILLIAMS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
Situation Wanted.

A Young man, who is n gradu:tc and has had con-
"a acknowledgements i'll teaching. wishes to oh
tain good public private schoul The most salts
factory testimonials of character be gwen, and
also OF ability instruct in the branches Of
Classical and English education. usu.lly taught in
our colleges. Reference may b. made to Col. Der
nard Poyon of Richmond City. INC Rev. DR.. Sem
pie of Fredericksburg Va. Letters addressed to ].
p, Somervillc, Fauquier County, Will receive atcn
ton. nov 12-1nw7tr
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EXECUTORS SALE

WILL be sold. on FRIDAY: The 18th Dec. 1880. at
w the late residence of Thomas Adkins. decd,
on Shockoe Hill. oil the household and kitchen fur
ni;ure, of tn" said Adkins consisting of the usual
rety necessary for family it is generally very su.
young horse, well broke 20 harness, and two very
superior mich cows.
For all sums under fifty dollars, cash will be re-
CURED; fifty dollars, and above that sum- notes at
Sky days negotiable and payable either of the
banks III this city, satisfactorily endorsed Sale
take place at lC o'clock, a. N By order of the Ex-
ecutor.
The sale to be conducted by Davenport, Allen &,
Co. dec 10
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
NOTICE.

A S Mr.. .uarin Baker intends removing to the
IA upper country, will rent for one year,
ut public auction. The premises the 18th
day of December at ~ o'cnck. NJ. that well
known stand "a TAVERN. at Bacon Quar-
Ter Branch. with an excellent spring of water with
in fifteen feet Of the door.-Thefe is attached 10
the tavern, all the meadow which is We productive.
We believe we with confidence, that lie crop
of hay and OATS which can be raised on IT. is worth
not less than three hundred and fifty dollars year
there two houses, front and back which afinrd
plenty Of room-the meadow is enclosed with a
plank fence; with good stable. granary, &c.
CLEVEARS BAKER, Executors of
WIN BAKER, AND Martin Bn-
MARTIN BAKER. kcr, dec'd.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

.Hessrs. John ~. oht.HOrough Il augustus Carson.
~ ENrLENEN: Please take noiIc- that shall,
IA on Thursday, the 18th day oi January next, Ice
tween the hours of sunrise and The house
Of liczckirh Ford, III tho county of Cumberland pro
coed TO take the dispositions Of Ste phen Cook and
ihcrs. TO be read evidence certain suit now
prndiug ~ the Superior Court of Chancety, for The
Richmond District. " herein. am plaintiff. md Rich
ard Gordon sheriff of Cumberland county, and as
such. admor dc honis with the will annexed. of
George Carson Sr. decd. your elves and others
defendants; and ffrom any causc. the taking uf the
said deposltIons shall not DO completed that day
the taking oi the Will bn continued tho next
day, and from day to dsy thereafter, between the
hours oi sunrise and sunset cf each day, until the
shall he finished; when aud whrro YOU may attend VI
You think FL. RICHARD A RISON, by
dec 2-lawA% I.Ewts Learn. his arr IN Grct
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
City Gofce House.

FHvlIE Business her tufnrc conducted by IlENRY y.
Il TEmrtEMAN. AT the we'll known stand. i doors
below the Bc Tavern, will hereafter he carried nv
Ihe subscribers under the firm of TEMpLEMAN &
ALLEN. Great pains viii always be taken to select
OYsrFns, and all other decacies the affords
the best quality and they will bc served up at the
shortest notice, III any that may suit their
toners.
Tho Bar will at all times he supplied with the best
Liquors that be rrocirc in the market, cmbr cling
Wines of every fashionable variey.--Private Rooms
arranged and fitted Tor parties, and attentive and
obging Servants viii he IN constant waiting.
The rrorrciors trust that their unrcmiitug attcn
ton To business, will ensure them the liberal patro-
mage heretofore extended To the Establishment, for
whic II. y. TcmplCmnu would embrace the present
opportunity his sincere ackurw Judgements.
HENRY n TEMP1.EMAN
Gcy SJ~iois EDWARD y ALLEN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

MIR. CARPENTER Informs the Citizens OF
I'VE Richmond, that IN consequence of being COM
PEELED 10 stop some time longer III this city than
he anticipated, in order to carry Class in Book
keeping through in Foreign Business, he has conclu.
dcd, through the solicitations of number Of appl-
cants. 10 reopen his classes or the reception of La
dies and Gentlemen in Pcnmnnship. He has accord
ingly, arranged with Mr. Grant. 20 assist him in the
writing department. That gcn;lcmln's ability q
Pcnsman, is too well known to need comment
Mr.. G. will therefore continue to receive applicants
in both bookkeeping domestic business onyl and
Penmanship, until further notice.
Hours OF instruction for Book keeping. from g 20
~ y NJ. and from 10 =. NJ. For Penmanship,
from TO 10, - To- !. ? 10 !. TO g. For further
PARTICULARS apply nj the Office. dec Got
'sNliE annual meeting OF the S,ochholders of me
Il Bank OF Virginia. Will be held, according the
Charter on the ffst Monday in January next.
dec E-eow0t a. ROBINSON. Jr. Cashier.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
WHITE MULBERRY TREES.

'HNilE subscriber has for sale at his farm 4 miles
above Richmond the trees years old, any rea-
sonable quantity OF the genuine Morus Alba, or whre
Italian Mulberry Trees and as the is now an
preaching in which they may be transpnntcd, he is
desrsus of receiving orders from many persons ms
may be of the article; and as he is well salts
fed that the silk culture I've Of the most pro
tablc branches the agrcullurist turn his alton
ton 10, he hopes 20 be- the means of their extensive
distribution through the State. They will be sold on
reasonable terms, by tho hundred otherwise delr-
cradle in Richmond within any reasonable distance
thereof j. w. SMITH
B.-OrdcTs may be left at Scott Sc Smiths, y
street, Richmond. oct i-2awtf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

MFRS. THOMAS HATCHER will open her
I'VE House IA Frame Building south side of Capi.
to Square) for the reception of boarders. by the
week. month. or year-also. s or 10 Members Of the
ensuing Legislature can be accommodated. There
have been some repairs and improvements recently
made, which she trusts will render the situation
comfortable and desirable. She will likewise be
glad to board gentlemen who may wish 10 lodge else
where.-Terms in each case very moderate
IL Wanted 10 hire Man Servant. by the month.
nov soft
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
NOTICE.

Shall at the hour of eleven, 4. NJ, on ile 2Oth
day ofDcccmbcr next, for cash. offer for solc at
the De p Run-PTs, to the highest bidder, all he
JOINT stock, consisting of mules, machines, utensils.
&C. &c belonging the firm of Smith s. Gordon. ir
ROBERT ". GORDON, Surviving PsIt 9 4.
J.. - The business hitherto trausac' ID ~ ~.
of Smith g. Gordon Jr. wi!l, thereafter be
red on in the name, and for the sole interest OF
Sov @S-eo tSs 8ODERV 3. GQRpQS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
TANBARK HALL.

ER. TATIN'S first Bal! will take place on Sa-
lVA turday Evenin. next. Mr.. Il. respectfully IN
vites the Ladies Of Richmond and its vicinity. honor
him with their presence at his balls Tickets of ad
mission for gentlemen dollar each, to be had at NJ r
Nashs and MIR Sankey's Bookstores, and of Mr.. Il
at the Hall, on the evening Of the Ball.
dec 7-5t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

200 DOLLARS REWARD.
FENfiE subscriber Will pay the above reward of two
4 hundred dollars, to any person for the discovery
and conviction of the murderer of his brother the
late Mr. John Reid. ALEXANDER REID.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

Two SMOKERS.-Thc subscriber has hand
Spanish Segars Of very superior quality, par
taking of that pleasant favour peculiar 10 tho real
Spanish tobacco, md perfectly mild.
deoIo 2. y SiNXAY
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
" q II We YEXyS.
PORT OF RICHMOND

ARRIVED
Schr Henry, Hannah, from Portland, with Hay to
Fisher
Schr Columbus. Noble, from Salem. via Nor.
folk, with sundries TO master.
Sloop Fai' Fame, Somers from Philadelphia, via
tho Canal, via Norfolk. with sundries.
SAILED
Sloop Independence Osborn for New York coal
Schr Elizabeth g. Rcbecca, Williams for n York
coal.
Sehr Pluarch, Shorter, for Baltimore, Coal and to
bacco.
coal and tobacco.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10
dec -i-2;c AID

WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
NJ Office IL given for the lnto nation OF the can
Y dldatcs for the vacant Profrssorshp of Ma,he-
ma les in this Institution and OF the public general
that the visitors and governors have vet had q
meeting nor is it p oIaoie they viii aeei unil The
regSlar ANIMAL meeting on the Atr of ,Inlv.
The public has already been informed lay the Rev.
a. Empie. President of the College, that the duties of
the vacant ProtessorshIp will he discharged by the
Professor Of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, un-
q. the VACANCY Is filed.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

JOHN PAGE. Rector.
u The Editors who published the other adver
tiscmrnts, Will give the above two Insertions. ard
send their accounts TO the Editors Of the Richmond
Enquirer for settlement. dec 7-3t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

HNOR sale on board The Schr G.. Columbus. Capt.
II Noble lying in tho Dock,
o IIhds and 1 bbls Porto Rico sugars
GO nests measure, GO nests boxes
Mackcrcl in tubs. ripr in tubs
Salmon in kegs, haibut's fins N kegs
No. Q and 3 mackcrel, and bbis mess bee.
Apply to the Master, on board. or To
dec t0-et OTIS, DUNLOP s. Go.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

OPPOSITE THE EAGLE TAVERN DOOR.
II II. BLAMIRE, sign of the m r;ar. takes this
y. method of informing his friends and the public.
that he has on hand. very general assortmen, of
Drugs, Medicines and Dye Stuffs-also, Il few other
useful articles, viz:
French jujubc paste, refined quoricc
Fine hair powder tooth brushes, pocket lights
Aromatic tooth powder, red and black waters
Liquid ink, durable INK, paist backing
lip salvc, snuff boxes, Florida water
Fancy soaps. taprrS, lamp wicks
Tobacco and scgars, No. lead pencils, red scaling
nov 10
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

By D4pENPORT AZ. t..V " co.
SALE AT THE DOCK.
THIS MORNING, December 10Th, at 10 o'clock,
will be sold from on board Sch Daniel, IN the Duck,
FIVE hundred bushels Northern potatoes.
dec 10 d. a s. CO. Aucts.
DRY GOODS
On WEDNESDAY next, December 18th, at 10
o'clock, al our Auction Roums. general assortment
of seasonable foreign and domestic Drv Goods.
dec 10 D. A. 81 co Aucts.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-10

Capt Mugrath has long resided in this place and
was highly respected lie has loft wf. and
raj children Faulkner also has left family here.
The only informa ION we have of this melancholy
event, Is found in the snnfxed letter communca
ted for pub lieaion TO the New York American, da-
ted. tr
SQUAM BEACH, Nov 30.
Dear Sr-I was this day called To wreck about
three miles south of my house. There was liv-
ing person to be found belonging TO her. When I
got on board, found in the cabin four dead bo
dies which | have held nqu"s, over, AMI shall
bury tomorrow. The of the vessel Is Mary
Trave.s, Of Fredericksburg. The vcssc is much
biged that 4 man can w-lk IN ., her s,arboard side
From every appearance the cargo was wheat, tor 1
end driven along the beach, and hsvo saved few
bags out ofths cabin in damaged sts,e and likewise
have saved the rigging, though a very injured
state; but tho sails are torn to pieces ! found in
the cabin tho papers from NhchI discovered that
the Captains name Michael Magrah
AUGUSTA. DEC. 9.
On Tuesday last, the first shad was caught this
season 1t taken in the falls just above the city,
and proved to be- IN too good condition TO be consi-
dered poor wandsrcr from the usual haun,s Of its
knd.-[Courier
MARRlED-On Thursday the 25th inst. by the
Rev John Woodvillc Doctor BanDIE IIERNpoN, to
Miss Lucy ELLEN, eldest daughter of Joseph S.
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IN SENATE

IHURsDAr, MAY g.
MIR. Dickerson from the Select Committee on the
Pre'drnrs Message at the commencement Of III Sss-
sion, reported bill TO provide for the distribution Of
a part OF the revenues OF the United States among
the several Sta'eA The bill was read and passed
to second reading, anil the report ordered to be
printed.
The bill " making appropriations for building light
houses, light boats, beacOns, aud monuments scing
baoys. and for improving hsrbor. aud directing sur.
veys," on Mr. Woodbury's motion, considered in
Committee Of The Whole, az amended; and IL being
further amended, motion Of Mr.. Smith offs. c. il was
laid on the table.
The hill to graduate the price Of hs public lands. &C.
was read the third lime and, motion Of Mr.. Barton
laid the table.
The following bills from the House Of Repre- nta.
tives, were considered in Committee Of the Whole aud
| seyeraly passed TO bird reading, viz.
can act for the relief of the legal representatives oil
Richard w Eppey."
can act 10 authorize the re.conveyance OF a LOT oil
land 10 the Corporation Of the City Of New. York;
| and
| can act for the relief Of James Abbot"
The bill entitled, "An act authorizing paymasters Ia
employ citizens, 10 aid item in the discharge Of theii
duties in certain cases." was considered in Committee
Of The whole. and on Mr.. Grundys motion ordered {,
be indefinitely postponed.
The bin for the relief Of Thos Cooper Of s, C. wal
considered in Committee Of the Whole, and on motion
Nlr Dicker'ou, laid on the table.
The bill requiring vessels in the bays and rivers o
the y. s. 10 di'play light In the night time, re az
the second time, considered in Committee Of tn.
Whsls, and on Mr.. WOoibury's motion laid on III,
table
! The bill entitled an act 10 alter the time Of hodin,
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cd to lay before No House Of Representatives ,sa,~
ment Of the sum due from Miles King, late Navy Aged
Norfolk TO the General Government a. reported be
the 4h Auditor together with copies Of all vouchers pre-
sented by him since his removal from ocs which have
been rejected suspended with the for such
rejection suspension. Also a statement of the man
ner 10 which he has kept his accounts and made hJ
quarterly and monthly while in the service Of the
Navy Department.; and what claims have been set up
against the Department by Others growing out of his
agency and Also copies Of all In his pos
sion subject his order, which may have passed be-
tween him and Mr. King, or between any other persons
In relation to said vouchers. =.
Mr. Whittlesey offered amendment, including thu
correspondence between the Fourth Auditor and the Sc
cretary OF the Navy Mr. King; also, the due from
Sonn D. undertake, and the vouchers corrcspond
ence in relation to the while Purser in the Navy:
and Also from Lieutenant Robert Randolph while acting
Mr. Ramsey moved that both tho resolution and q.
mendment be laid the table, On this motion the YEA,
and nays were called for by Mr.. Carson and they were
ordered and taken as follows Yeas Is, Nays l49 ~
So the House refused to lay the subject on the i.bls
anu .ne hour having elapsed, il was laid till To-
The bill for the settlement of the account. Of v,,;ou,
diplomatic functionares, WAC read third time. !,
Mr. wicklfe demanded the yeas and nays on the
question OF tho final passage Of the b they were or
dered; but previous to their being taken, rs ~
Mr. Polk moved to postpone the consideration OF he
Dill until Monday next; and the motion prevailed.
M Mallary moved to postpone the orders Of the day.
lot e purpose oil taking up the bill to amend The act IN
DUTIES ON IMPORTS.
me house then went into Committee Of the Whole
on me state OF the Unon-Mr. Polk in the Chair. I,
MT Young addressed the House in favor of the hin
and In opposition to the amendment offered by Mr. Me-
Dufie.
Mr. Cambreleng followed on the other side Of III.
question. = "''
Messrs. Bates and Everett also addressed tho Corr.
mttee at length In favor of the BILL The latter gentle
man spoke u the hour OF adjournment, when on motion
OF Mr.. Cambreeng the Committee rose and
The House adjourned. 80
WARRINGTON, May SIN the Senate, Yesterday.
the Oil providing for the location Of the remaining VII
Gn'a land warrants, was ordered to be engrossed-
me Dill Tor the reorganization of the Navy was dis.
cssed and laid on tho table. with the that
IL be taken up to-day. Bills from the House passed
through their various stages of which some were re-
ierred and others ordered to third reading.
t..rt ..t .utr rU s. Tel K
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the Committee passed, on motioa Of Mr.. Archer to
'ne OIL hxing the compensation Of Public Ministers,
no o. ocnsus on the Coast OF Bsrbary and for other
purposes" aud the bill provding for the ~
me accounts oil certain diplomatic functonar and
.er some time spent n maturing these bills the Com
mi tse rose, aud -
The House adjourned. tr
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PUBLIC LANDe

The very important bill TO graduate the price Of The
Public Lands and to make provision for the actual set.
Tiers, which has been for several years depending In
the senate OF the U. States, yesterday brought to
decisive issue In the Senate Several Of the lower ss
n'mH'ns were struck out and the TIVE prices Of ONE
DOLLAR per acre, and sEvENry-FrvE CENTS per
acre. were retained; the latter price confined actual
settlers, either present or future, and with Limitations
Of the application OF these prices to lands which have
been offered at one dollar twenty-five cents per acre,
TOT THREE YEARS and remain unsold at that price.
ms y gea event tor the Inhabitants of the States
and Territories The reduction Of fDenty.fve cent?
IN the acre to the general purchaser, and cents In
he acre TO the actual settler, will operate pow
erfu reIc and facilitate The acquisition Of lands 10
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pO4r@IsNS as
IN SENATE.


TUESDAY May 4, 1880.
The Vice President communicated report from tle
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


MIR. Butman, from the Committee Internal I'm
provements, reported the following resolution:
Resolced That the Committee Of the Whole House be
discharged from the consideration of the bill authorizing
subscription Of stock in the Pennington and Hamp-
shire Canal Companies and that the be committed
TO Committee Of the Whole House on the state of the
Union
Mr. Haynes objected to the resolution as giving an ,in-
due preference point Of priority, to particular bill
He was proceeding in his remarks, when
The Speaker observed that the question was not de.
bateable
The motion negatived without division.
After which, discussion ensued as TO the rule oil
the House, requiring vote oftwo thirds give priority
10 any particular measure.
Mr.. John S. Barbour submitted the following resold-
ton, which ordered to lie day on the table;
RESOLVED, That the Secretary at War be directed "a
report TO this House whether the act Of Congress passed
the Sd Of March, 1925, for the relief Of Richard Harris
and N. Faow, and their surees has been fully execu
ted, and what causes,f any, prevented s further
cution.
NAVIGATION LAWS
The bill reported by Mr. Cambreleng, to amend the
Navigation Laws, was then taken up.
Mr. Wayne concluded his remarks in favor Of the
bill lie addressed the House l near the expiration
the hour, when the discussion, by consent suspend
ed till tomorrow.
The resolution introduced by Mr. Overton, on the 3Od
ut directing the Secretary Of the Treasury to cause tc
next session Of Congress- considered and agreed
The following resolution which introduced by Mr.
Carson the 3rd inst and laid the table for one day
was taken up and considered:
! ResolUed That the Secretary OF the NavyJbc direct