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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-22


Mr.. EDIroR:-It has often been remarked
that few of the human family are contented with
their situationss in life. A love of change. rest
less curiosity for novelty. and participation in
some of the attributes of weathercock. all COM
bine to give mans character this stamp. Under
all circumstances, of prosperity, or its opposite,
there is point in perspective to be gained-a
kind of underlined achme of felcity-an alchym-
ic essence that is to render life and its concomi-
tants golden. Whether it be owing to the means
by, or the manner in which it is sought; fatality.
or the DEGREES of destiny, that so few have attain
ed it, we will not pretend to say. Certain it is.
there are few men like him of Pope. who was
- content to breathe his native air, in his own
ground"
The question of the Poet,
''Q,i fit at memo, guam sibi sortem
Sen ratio dederit, sea fors oIjecerH, lila
COntentGs Uiuat ?''
we think will be very difficult one TO answer:
and We will see how liable he himself was to this
universal human infrmity, and how far practice
often differs from precept, when we read his sa-
tire commencing :" Hoe erat in uotis &C. At
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

HNFTY DOLLARS acknowledgements on
~ Tuesday the 10Th instant, from ON board Mr. p ]
Archers boat, Their lying at Cartersvle a negro man,
TOM, (who calls himself Tom Jeferson1 He is re.
maTkaby hkey man, about rs years old, feet or 10
inches high, we'll formed and very straight dark com
plexon though not very black, high cheek bones and
has lost Of his front teeth believe an upper tooth
on the LEFT side the loss Of which shows when he speaks;
his dress IS not known as he went to his we's house
(a Goochland courthouse the night after he absconded
and there changed his clothes: he has been carriage
driver several years consequently he is well acquainted
in Richmond, where il is probable ne may 20; he is
very artful fellow, and may try TO pass for free man
and attempt 10 leave the State will give liberal r.
ward for his apprehension in the State and $50 il taken
up out Of the State and secured in Jail so That get him
again. Any information respecting him, addressed Ia
me near Scttsville, Powhaian county Va will be thank.
ully received. ROBERT X. DABNEY.
Powhatan, Feb. Of-w0
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

MITHLAND, KENTUCKY, OR MOUTH or
~ CUMBERLAND RIYER.-AIi persons holding
lands in the south part OF this State lying the Ohio
tennessee or Cumberland rivers, and residing distance
thererom and being unapprsed of the value Of these
'ands and more particularly the timber thereon tho
great increase oil steamboats, and the quantity Of ash tim
Der consumed on all those rivers, will plainly shew that
Is important to the of land that they should
have agents residing convenient TO the lands SO as 10
enable them TO prevent depredaons and the destruction
OF the timber, which is more valuable at this time than
the soil. Any person by referring TO the map, may
see that could attend to their business without having
far TO travel Persons wishing business of this kind at
tended to- will direct their letters (post paid) TO
STANLY p. COVER.
Smithand, Ken. Feb. q 03--1 year
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23
NAAs committed 70 the Jail Of the Town Of Peier..

AN AS committed to the Jail OF the Town of Peters
w burg, as a runaway the 18th day of October
lS29, negro man who calls himself Robt Sellen and
aso says mat he is free man, and by trade tobacco.
MIST That he served his time with Mr.. John Finders of
Richmond fc appears 10 be about 81 or % years of
age iect Sinches high dark complexion has scar
on his lett eyebrow and one his right wrist His
eohng consists OF cassinch panaloons, round Jacket
black silk vest and fur hat The owner is rcouesteJ =,
CONS forward prove his property pay charges and take
him away or he will be dealt with the law direc's
ROGER MALLORY, Tailor.
roo a. 0i-w3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

~ OlICE--ln pursuance to order Of the county
1 court OF Chesterfield, will be sold for cash. TO nav
Jail fees, at Chesterfield courthouse on the second Mon
day in March next Chat being court day. negro man
VINO called himself Robert Bnord and said he was free
when committed to Jail and afterwards said his name
was William and that he belonged to trader by the
name OF Smith, but since says he is free man. and that
ne was raised IN the county OF Acco4ac and his natr4
is Robert Nedab. J. r. GOODE Jaiior
feb 10. 99--w3ws
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

q Seh REWARD Il have negro man, named
W ~ TOM, who went TO his wife in kim
Queen county, al Christmas last, and he has not 70.
'nrhed. He had pass from Mr.. Samuel Ryl.nd Of
that county, TO seek master at certain price; and IL
he could not lind one, TO return an early day
~ January suppose he IL lurking about Mrs. u
banks, in the neigbbourhsod OF the Court House,
where lie has wife; and am certain that he means
not to see me again unless he is taken by force-I will
therefore give twenty doIlar', for lis appreh. nsion
and delivery To NJ. George II. Carlton, or Mr. SAM
ue lsS'And oil King and Queen, 10 myse'! in Rich
mond, during the session Of the Assembly, in Pow
h"'an after It's termination Tom il stout black man.
about % years old rather low in stature but very
strong aud muscular. He had on the ordinary cloth
ing Tor negro men. All persons are cautioned against
harhoriog him, or Car ying him out OF the Common.
wealth. tn. MILLER nj Powha,,n
F-b. III. e7-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

NoTlCE.-By virtue Of an order of the County Court
of Cumberland made at the last term thereof Feb
., $500 the commissioners thereby appointed will for
the purposes therein mentioned the 10th day of next
month, March, $780, at Stony Point Mills, in Cun,ber-
land County, make sale of certain Of land living
in Amelia County called Morven coDgng to the heirs
OF Geo N. SkipwiS,, decd containing between 4 and
800 acresa large proportion whereof is in woods tho
balance good farming land. Attached TO this land arc
small dwelling house, barn and thrcshing ma
chine, tobacco houses, &c. The terms will be ono
third cash-balance in one and two years.
reb TO- 99-2awtds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

HNlNAL ADVERTiSEMENT.-Ky & Cochran.
"a teing about TO close their sales and business In
the course Of few weeks respectfully request those
indebted TO them 10 come forward and make payment
they have still on hand variety of desirable DRY.
GOODS; which, in order TO avoid an auction SALE they
will sell much below cost Purchasers are i'm tied IN
call, as goods will be offered at such prices as will in
sure sdcs reD. 10 00--ts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

EDLASTER OF PARIS FOR SALE.--Igs tons Of
~ Plaster Of Paris, just imported, which will he
ground at our MIL and disposed Of in quantities 10 suit
purchasers. The public assured that II Is perfectly
pure-and 20S French Burr Blocks Of excellent suaIity
for Mill Stones. Aso-At our Rolling and Sitting
Mill and Nail Factory, 1000 to I200k kegs cut and cnch
l's brads and spikes Of all sizes, made entirely from
Swedes Iron. in Kegs from 100 10 200 lbs box hoop
nail rods and horse shoe Iron, in small bundles and ali
orders for rolling executed with dispatch.
FEB. 4. 0I-Ssw IT.. lIAXALL s. Co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

EatTocf Of Tetfcr dafed Tea Cruz, on Jan
Nv. have great pleasure in announcing that the af-
lars OF General Busanebte il entirely cuncude the
Plan formed by the Vice President, (Busanentr) ha.
'omplrtey succeeded aid the whole country ba. de-
cared IN his avour, after an insighc oppo- ion in
the capital lie has taken the ri I'm il a ne w Fre,.
uen n' sh'l be appointed We now hope every thing
will 90 well for time; those at The head of The
governn mt inspire god deal If confidence. Guer-
zero ana Santa Anna have 10 retired to their hacien
das I s.ars) they have been compIeteIy iorsaken -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23
Feb. l6.


NEMALE EDUCATl0N.-The subscriber having
d consented again to take IL Is young ladies', as
members OF his family, informs parents who are desi-
rous OF giving their" daughters good education that
the lady whom he has engaged for the ensuing year
(having taught in his family for Is months he can re-
commend as being highly qualified to mpart to young
minds, knowledge Of every useful branch of English
Education, OF French, of Music the Harp and ri.
ano OF Painting, and Of various kinds Of elegant needle.
work. Her knowledge Of French and Music, is proba-
bly, not surpassed by any native American. Every at
tcntion will be paid TO the health, morals and manners
OF young ladies' Particular attention will also be paid
TO their clothng-such as repairs, washing, &C. for
which there will be no charge.-The School will open
ON the hst Monday in January: two months vacation
will he given during the year.
TERMS.
For Board and English tuition 500
III French or Painting both be taught In addition 100
II Music only in addition 10 the English $50
For all the above branches l60
ORCHARD X. MEADE, SR
Brunswick, Dec. IT, 14-2awSiO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

TEWENTY DOLLARS REwARD.-Ranawav from
+. Devereaux Of the city OF Richmond about the
9th dayof November 1929, gro man slave, named
Israel land styles himself Israel Harris) about 81 years
oil age, hive feet high, thin visaged, with large nose
and generally well-dressed in blue cloth clothes and
wears watch in his pocket, and has acted for several
years as servant in the Eagle Tavern. The above
siave IL IS supposed has obtained free papers, and
tempting to pass as free man, and may attempt to get
OIL to some free State. II he is apprehendcd near Rich
mond, the above reward will be paid if making or ex
ira reasonable expences will also be paiS for his safe
delivery in the Jail of the City Any information that
can be given to Mr. Devereoux Of the City, with re-
gard to tho way in which he go off, will be literally re
warded and all persons forewarned from harboIrng
the said slave, and all captains Of steamboats, and other
captains or masters Of vessels from carrying OF the said
slave, under penalty Of the rigour of the law
JOHN WARRINGTON, Adm'or
Of Rodwcll Delk, deed.
James CITY Cnnnfv Dnc IL ., ,.Inls
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23
THE DROWNING DUCKs.

Amongst the sights that Mrs. Bond
Enioy'd yet gricved at more than Others,
Was little ducklngs IN pond,
Swimming about beside their mothers,
Small things like living water lilies,
But yellow daiIv- d,iiss.
"lts very hard" she used to moan,
"rhat other people have their ducklings
10 grace their watefs-mino alou-
Have never any pretty chuckIin:s
For wby!-cach little yellow navy
Went DOWNFALL downy-'o old Davy.
She had a lake-a pond mean
Its wave rather thick than pcoriy--
She hud two ducks, their napcs were groom
She had drake, his tail was curly,-
Yet spite of drake, aud ducks, aud pond,
No little ducks had Mrs. Bond.
The birds were both the best of mo,hcrs-
The nests had cggs-ihe eggs had luck
The infant D's came forth like others
hut there, alas. the matter stuck.
They might as we'll have all Iii Il addlc,
ASIDE when they began to paddle!
FoIwhen, as native instinct taught hcr,
The mother SGT her brood afost,
They sank Gro long right under water,
Like rny over loaded boat;
Thoy were web footed too to see,
A ducks and spiders ought 10 be-
No poccant humour in a gandcr
Brought havoc her httle folks
No poaching cook-a flying pander
10 appetiie,--dcstroy'd the yolks,-
Beneath her very eyes, ODD rot 'em.--
They went, like pummcts, to the bottom.
Tho thing was strange--a contradiction
nseemd Of nature and her works.
For liule ducks, beyond conviction,
Should float without the help OF corks,
Great Johnson IL bcwidercd ham.
To hear Of ducks that could not swim.
Poor Mrs. Bond, what could sbe do
But change the broed-and she tried divers,
Which Owed as all seemed born to do;
No little ones were e'er survivors
Like those that copy gems, Pm thinking,
lSicy all were given TO die sinking!
In vain their downy coats wero shorn;
They houndcr'd still--Batch after batch went.
The little fools seem'd only born
And hatch'd for nothing but n hatchmcnt!
When'er they launch'd-O sight of wonder,-
Like fires the water 'got them under"
No woman ever gave their lucks
A better chance than Mrs. Bond did;
At last quite out Of heart and ducks,
She gave her pons Up, aud despondod-
For Death among the watcr-lilics,
Cried 'dge al me" 10 all her dillies!
But though resolved to breed no moro,
Sho brooded often on this riddle
Alas! twas darker than bcioro
At last about the summers middle,
What Johnson, Mrs. Bond none did,
To clear the matter Sun did.
The thirsty Sirius, dog-lik drank
SO deep, his furious tongue 10 cool,
Tho shallow waters sank aud sank,
Aud 10, from out the wasted pool,
Too hot to hold them any longer,
There crawld some cells Us big as congcr!
I wish all folks would look hit,
In such below tho surface;
But when the eols were caught aud split
by Mrs. Bond, just think of her face,
in each inside at once to spy
duckling tumd to giblet-pic!
The sight ut once explained the cnse,
Making the Dame look rather silly,
The tenants Of that Eeeiy Place
Had found tho way to Pick a dhiv.
And so by underwater suction,
Had wrought the little ducks abduction.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

CAUTION-N having come to our knowledge tina
orders sent to this town for Cotton Yarns have
been supplied by other Yarns: We arc compelled TO
caution all who wish to purchase Yarns, TO notice
particularly the label OH each bundle Each bundle
has label with the name OF factory (appomaffor
Cotton FACTORY and our printed white paper:
and no bundle 10 ever TO be permitted be sold with.
out the label. JOHN +. Willy s. co.
Petersburg. Feb. G. g5-IO,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

STOP THE THIEF will give ten dollars re-
~ ward for the delivery of mare that was taken
from my stable on the night OF The first instant She
Is about i've feet high and is about five six wears old
She has particular marks about her TO my con
more than that of harness l give the above reward
Tor the delivery OF her TO me, Cumberland c. H.
or hve dollars for the security of her, that get her
gain. CHARLES S. PAIMORE
stony Point, Feb .. 96-l2t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

MJOTIC E.-Agrcesbly 10 the provisions of two seye-
" raj Deeds OF Trust, executed To the subsctibers
by Daniel WILSON, ard for the purposes therein n,an
toned. we shall pocesi to SELL on Thursday, the % =
day oi February NEXT ~ The sidrncc OF the said Da
iel A. Wilson, in this county, all The Household aud
Kitchen Furniture, belonging to the said Wilson, and
any Other personal propVrfy, which may be contained
~ said Deed, and remaining UNFOLD The sale ~ he
made at public auction, 10 tive highc.t bidder Ter cash.
SAMUEL e. ANDERSON,
wM. NJ. RI ORNTON,
Trustees.
Cumberland, Dec, 10. 7I-wds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23
James City County, Dec. II. 7IwwI2ts

THNWENTY OR THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD
"a Runaway from the sub@c iber living in Camp
bell county last May, my negro man Jim I will give
Y2o reward for experimenting him and combining him in
Jail so get him again, $50 IL taken oat Of this State
jim Is an attiul fellow, between forty aud forty five
tall, OF yellow complexion, with bushy head 0f hair,
his movements are quick, he IL good soeina.
ker and can do almost any kind OF carpenters
work. ] have doubt he has obtained free pspers
and l. passing free man by another name ANY
information OF jim, line directed 10 Falling B,idge
will be- thankfully received. JOHN HOBSON
Campbell county, Va. Jan. ~ St-wAn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

HROOKS n SrATIONARY.-G. Mcdowell aud
.H-D Son, Booksellers, Staiionsrs, and Blank Book
Manufacturers, No 2i2, Market Street, BALTIMORE
have constantly on hand, large and extensive stock
OF School and Miscellaneous Books, Paper, Blank Ac-
count Books and Stationary, winch III ~ will d.po.e Of
10 country ierchdnts on as low terms they be
procured for in any ciy.
-'Iho'e who purchase at this establishment NAV
depend upon having the best articles and well packed
W Orders thankfully received, ard personally at
tended TO.
Feb. Is. I0O-,x1w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

Il NoTrON YARN F6 shia- U,sion Factory
~ situated IL miles below Charlottesville. on the
mail stage road leading from that place TO Richmond
The propreors have hitherto forborne TO solicit p,b.
nc attention to this establishments owing the circcm-
stance Of the portion Of machinery In operation being
so limited a. to be insufficient to supply the orders OF
those, with whose custom Il favored in the outset
The superior quality Of the Yarn, they can now conf
deny say has been fully tested ami proven by expe-
rience and having procured such an additional stock
OF machinery, as to justify the expectation that they
w' De enabled TO keep stock on hand sufficient to
SUPPLY all orders which they may in future be favored
with, they are Induced ectfuy to solicit a mora
extended share OF public an assurance
that the article shalt az all times be furnished on the
most moderate and reasonable terns-An orders sii.
rected 10 Union Mills Post Office, Fiuvanna county,
lVs) shall be promptly attended to-anJ the Yarn de-
hvsred either at the establishment deposed In its
vci"y on the Three Chopt Road, for the purpose Of
being conveyed by Wagons on return from Richmond
conveyed by water navigation, may sui, it, dss-
tination.
TlMBERLAKE J. s. J. b. MAGRUDER.
JAM 49, S6-U
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

Bg UNAWAY IN JAIL-was committed 10 the
"a n Jail OF Montgomery County, in the state Of yir-
gnia on the 10Th day Of October last. one gro man.
named Tom, alias Thomas Brooks who states that he
Tree man, but was sold slave in Alexandria 10
Benjamin Lewis, Rice Ballard, and - Mos.
VINO TOOK MN 10 tle STATE OF Mi'ssppi, and there sold
him to George Davis Of Burk County Tom is sum
posed to be twenty-six years old dark com.
PleAon, about hve feet six eight inch.s hyh olera
oy STOUT o"I', very Intelligent, can read had when
committed very good drab big coat and blsck hi
IA, scar on the right side of his face and one on his
right arm. The owner is requested 10 come forward.
rove properly, pay charges, and take him away or he
will be dealt with according law.
VIM. WADE, Tailor,
Dec 20. U-wl2t' Montgomery County.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

Dumiries from Cadx inform. the editor of the Patriot
That on the 18th Of January, ten piraer Frenchmen
AMI Spanard', were executed at Cadiz. they having
captured the long missing shp Topaz of Boston ami
murdered every soul on hoard or this horrI deed thew
made full confesson az also Of euormii.s eauaIly
great, committed upon English vessel. The captain
and English frga,e had proceeded to bring him to
Cadiz for trial Captain ii. states that more daring
and hardened set Of villains never appeared in huma
difference. gm.r
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

1NOk SALE-A tract Of land containing 500 acre.
u lying in the county of Nottoway, and partly on
Little Nottoway River. Also 1910 acres i'm the count v
oil Cumberland 300 OF which consists Of Appomattox
low grounds Terms accommodating.
JAS III. FITZGERALD.
req. To- 99-w3w~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

HDURSUANT TO order of the Directors of the RI
a wanna Navigation Company, each stakeholder is
hereby requested to pay to the undersigned Treasurer
oil said Company dollar each share of stock held
by him, on or before the first Monday in March, 1890
DAN'L. +. CARR, Treasurer
Dec ~ 7S-w2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

NuONsIEUR TONsON Will stand the ensuing ,oa.
WI son at Tree Hill, Richmond, Va. Iis se
son to commence ls February and terminate LIST July
next He will be let to al So doilsrs the season.
which may be discharged by the payment of 40 dollars
wl'h'n me season Mares can be insured at IS dol
lars. One dollar to the groom i'm every case
Every desirable arrangement has been made for the
accommodate" OF marc. cent to this horse. They will
be pasured gratis well fed with grain required at 20
cents per day, and stabbed in all bad weather.
One II the subscribers will give his constant prr.
sona' attention TO mares in orier that they NAV be
turned to their owners in good condition We cannot
be responsible Tor accidents or ccapes but will
every exertion to prevent both.
Monsieur Ion'on |. a beautiful bay, fifteen hands
three inches high, with black legs, main and TAIL II.
rs hney proportioned, exhibiting beauty and power
throughout his form. His blood, appearance aud per.
iornance Is equal, not superior, any horse on the
continent His colts are likely, and in high es,ima-
ton. THOMAS WATSON
ABNER ROBINSON.
Tree Hill, Jan. 23. ss-2aw3m
Country Wing and Petersburg Inteliigen cer TO in.
ser the above twice week for three months and s.n
their accounts to T. w. and A. r.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

n NONTENTION will stand at Warrenton FauauieI
~ County, Virginia, VIII ere he made hi. last SEASON
Particulars hereafter. THOMAS ID WATSON
Dec. IL. S4-wtlsM THOMAS - HARE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

WE EDLEY will 'tand the ensuing Spring at my
IVn stable, in the county of Chesterfield being the
same place he made his last season, within one
mile OF Moody's Tavern, Is from Petersburg and
- from Richmond, and is ready serve mares at
$50 the leap, $50 the season, payable the 18th July
nex,, when IT VIII expire$5o to insure mare pays-
bic as she is known 10 be in foaI and one dollar
to the groom.
;Mediey is handsome grey,6 years old this Spring,
Iu 10 hands high-ior form, sengh beauty, appear
ance, performance and blood, admired and approved
lie has made but one season, when he had ia mares
besides my own. Mr. John ID. Kirby's mare Coquette
was, however, put to him before he made season. and
produced very promising grey fey, which i, the on
~ one oil his get that has yet appeared 800 in cash
was offered Tor IT at months old, and $0OO asked-and
as additional evidence Of the value Of his family sold
as aI the hall OF two FLIES by Sir Charles out of Ne
dam, Old Reality, four and the other two
Old Tor $4,000 in money. My overscer Mr. Bauph
my son George, and Arthur Taylor all residing near the
stable will attend particularly to all orders in my alb
sence' w. II. JOHNSON.
Chesterfield, Feb. 9l-w2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23

HpANAWAf, or Otherwise disappeared, from the
n a Plantation Of Mrs Jane Johnson, in fairfield
D,.tict, South Carolina, negro named ANTHO-
N Y belonging 10 he Subscriber living in said Dis
trict Anthony disappeared about the last Of Decem.
ber 1929. He is about feet, 9 or 10 inches high,
complexion 'om"what light, well made, smart and ac.
i've He was brought from Vry ina, or North Caro-
lima, about four years ago. by Mr. James Vaughn who
sold him TO Mr. Sill Of this District. He owned a
very small bay Poney. nearly blind, and in low order
which he rode ell, and il is supposed he had 20 or
SO dollars In money Ii /. also supposed that he
read, and may, perhaps endeavor to pass himself AZ
Tree liberal reward VIII be given by the Subscri-
Der Tor the appreht n'ion of said slave, and notice
,ne'eoi oy letter addressed to him at Winnsbor0ugh,
Fairfield District, South Carolina.
WIN. AIKEN.
Vim FL