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* ALE OF LANDS, &c.-In rursuance Of the last
~ will aud testament Of Christopher Hudson. decd
shall ofisr for sale to the highest bidder at public
lion on Thursday The 18th day Of August next fair
not the next fair day. the lands Sc belonging the
es'a,e OF said Hudson-among which are several very
valuable Tracts, especially the
MANSION TRACT
va Hardware river, IN the county Of Albemale which
confirms between 2 s. 3, 900 acres.
This land will be surveyed before the ay of sale az
az 10 ascertain the quantity IL will be sold en-
IRE, or, divided 10 suit purchasers There is large
and eommodious Dwelling House, this tract beau.
hfuly situated on commanding eminence i'm one of
the most heathu and agreeable neighborbso,is in Va
IL Is well provided with Barns Cabins for negroes and
all oohouses, good orchards, and of the best lime
quarries in Eastern Virginia The fencing is in good
repair Several hundred of this tact are River
and Creek low grounds, adapted the culture of any
crop which IL grown in climate. About one third
OF the tract IL cleared and the residue il covered
variety Of excellent, timhers.
also-A tract of abou, 66l acres, i'm the North Gar
den on the north fork OF Hardware, adjoining the lands
oil Mieajah Bowen Robert Harris, and others. A large
portion oil this tract Ia unceared and well.timbered-
much OF ii is very fertile.
Aso-A Tract of about 400 acres on thu waters Of
turkey Run Creek the Mansion tract This tract
Is altogether uncieared and abounds with good timber
Apart Of IL is also fertile.
Aso-one halt of several surveys and patents on
Buck Island and the waters Of Cunningham Creek,
which were owned jointly by the said CHRISTOPHER
Hudson and Benjamin Lacey. and contain about 500
acres. considerable quantity Of which is fine
BILE land, and but little of il cleared
Also-A Tract Of about 100 acres on the north side
OF Buck leland Creek, adjoining the lands ofValentne
Wood aud Charles Lewis
Aso-A Tract OF about 1911 acres, on the waters of
Buck l'land Creek, adjoining the lands of Elizabeth
McGeehee, Benjamin Lacey, decd, Pc. Burrus and
others.
Besides several other small tracts of wood land.
Also-An interest of sixth, in the Lime Stone
Surrey, OF 400 acres, or ihereabouts
Also-A valuable stock OF horses sheep cattle hogs
sc. aud an extensive supply of Farming Utensils Sc
credit oil one, two and three years will be given
on the sale OF lands the purchasers giving bonds with
security and lien the land secure the payments
The personal property will be sold on credit of six
mosS1s, for all sums above FIVE dollars, with bond and
approved security.
The sale will take place at Mount Air on Hardware
the late residence of the te stator
THOMAS w. GILMER, Alm'or
with the will annexed of Christopher Hudson decd.
July 49, 22-,ds
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I'VE. nhabiiant of the Commonwealth of Virginia, /
take this method of giving you notice. that intend
petition the General Assembly OF Virginia for divorce
from you rincuto mdfrimonii and that in conformi-
~ with the provisions of the act, passed the I7th
day OF February, 1927, entitled, TO prescribe
the method Of proceeding in suits, and petition for
divorces" l have filed, in the Clerks Office OF he
Superior Court of Law OF Lee County more than two
months before the next term OF the said Court, state
men, OF the causes of the sad application, for such
the term thereof in September next as the said act
prescribes-whcn and where you are required to at
tend. Yours, SC,
July 90. 2l-4w ALEXANDER w. MILLS
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HANOVER LAND FOR SALE.-Having deter
III 81 mined to remove TO the west, offer for sale my
tract OF land in the county of Hanover containing a.
bout $50 acres This land is about miles from the
CITY oil Richmond, on the road leading from Richmond
to Ffederioksburg and lying on Chickahominy SWAMP
II is useless TO cay any thing about the land as those
wishing TO purchase, will Of view the premises
The land will be shewn by Mr.. VIM. Winston Jr resid.
ing tnereon. FELIX WINSTON.
July 13. I6-U
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ERUFFALOE MINERAL SPRING, situated in
"A ~ the county OF Meckenburg, (Va) 20 miles from
the Courthouse, from Clarksve. at the junction Of
Dan and Sauuton Rivers % from Halifax Courthouse,
and 30 from Oxford The country, contiguous to this
Spring, Is high aud healthy the atmosphere pure aud
wholesome. As to the medicinal qualities of this wa
ter-its gentle and mild operatives, and sauary effects
is not surpassed by in the State In this opinion
am not alone.-Drs. VIM. ]. and w. III. Pa,iocs and
lie wis., whose certificates have hitherto accompanied
the advertisements, land which is deemed necessa.
ry TO insert agan) speak in the highest of this
Sprng.-As to accommodations, it is known il will be to
my interest and credit TO make them good can.
July 6. 17-l2t JOHN SPEED.
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a NAUTION All persons are hereby caution.d n.
~ gainst purchasing or receiving promis sorry note
lor the payment of fifty dollars, executed by me tc
Chares Breach OF the City OF Richmond. The said
IN part payment for horse imposed upon me by him
sound when in fact he unsound and worthless and
so known to the said Breach at the time of sale to
me- Having discovered these facts since the sale of the
horse, am determined not TO pay the note.
RICHARD s. TAYLOR
King William, July I6. 2O-1t
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HNlFrY DOLLARS REWARD-Ranaway from
IL the subscriber living at the deep Coal Pits in
Henrico county on the 10th instant, negro
ed Nick, about forty years old, feet or inches
high, light complexion, thin vsage, and stammers a lit
tie when spoken TO. The dress he had when he
went off was grey casinet coat blue panaloons, and
white wool hat. He carried with him suit of coarse
grey casinett: the said Nick has a one of his
hands. not recoected he has also several knots his
ears will give reward Of twenty dollars for the APP
prehension OF the said slave if taken beyond the limits
OF the State and all reasonable expenses paid or ten
dollars ii taken within the State and delivered 10
the said ps, secureed in Jail so that get him
ed free papers and will attempt TO pass free man.
forewarn all persons from harboring carrying him
out of the State. FAC. McGRUDER.
April l6. lift
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VHNo THE PUBLIC.-Mr. Richard S. TAYLOR OF
IA King William County, has thought proper 10 eau
oh you from trading for note made payable me- for
the CT fifty dollars; and that the said note was oh
tanned by traud and that the horse sold him was un-
sound-all OF which assertions, do deny the truth Of
had no interest in the horse, and although the no.
was made payable me, il is the property of J. C. AL
len, Tor whom sold the horse, which can and will
prove. And if the horse unsound when sold him
TO Richard s. Taylor it unknown to me- and could
have had no interest in putting fraud on him.
July %. 22-4t CHARLES BROACH
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HNOR SALE--a close Carriage and Horses The
a Carriage has been but little used, aud the horses
six years old, are in fine condition for immediate use
having been regularly stabbed fed dry food aud ac.
cusomed to draw together fer the last six months Al
excellent young riding horse-The above proper
~, or any part thereof, may be purchased on time If
de.ired.-Apply TO the Editors Of the Compiler.
July %. 22-2t
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TENHE copartnershp existing between MIR. WIN. r.
n Ashton and myself, under the firm Of Ashton &
Moale dissolved on the IS.h Of May last shall
continue the Commission business, my own account,
at the Warehouse formerly. occupied by the late firm
No. % Boweys wharf, and lam prepared TO make The
most liberal GdUanees eo,isigngtenfs 20 my I'D.
dress. VIM. a. MOALE.
Baltimore, July ~. 1876
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n UST PUBLISHED.-Report of cases argued and
neral Court Of Virginia. BY Benjamin Watkins Leigh
Vol lsi--price So So This book, with Gilmer's re-
ports complete sets OF RaDdolph's Reports; Henings
Statutes at large; Journals of the House of Delegates
va from l776 to 1892 and of the Conventions of 1875
and I7Sl-and the new maps Of Virgins may be had
on application TO VIM H. Richarcson-at the Capitol in
the City of Richmond
July %. 22-6t
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
"a Nhe subscriber is DESTROYS of selling his plantation al
III Nelson Courthouse This of land contains an
three hundred acres, including ten lots in the
town OF Loyingston. The buildings large and
venent, and are well calculated either for public
private house, being situated the main street. pass
ing through the town. and is the public road leading
from Charlottesville to Lynchburg. The stables are
large, containing about one huDdredstalls. The land
is well supplied with timber, which is scarce in The
neighbourhooj, aud is very valuable. further de.
scrption Of the land is deemed unne cessary. 1 will
sell either Tor cash, or credit accommodating terms
the payments being secured.
Lovingston, May ri. At VIM. III. DIGGES.
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RICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY.-MRs-
H-@, CHEIsTIANNA G. BURKE, respectfully an
nounces her intenon to open ia this city, on the frs
day OF DC ober next, Seminary for the admission
Young Ladies' as Boarders and Scholars.
III is contemplated 10 offer institution, combining
the most solid requirements, with the most popular and
iashionable accomplish Without LAYING claim
to any extraordinary qualifications for dschargng the
arduous and highly responsible duties which will de-
volve on her as Principal Mrs feels confident that
an early attention 10 the subject Of Eiucation and an
experience OF many in its detals-unted to the
assistance OF so many able teachers will enable her 10
afford advantages equal 10 any in this State and not in
tefior to those Of any Northern Institution.
Mrs. Burke will receive daily assistance from Mr.
Burke at an hour not interfering with the duties of his
own Seminary; MIR. Macully, Teacher of ynathemat-
les in the Richmond Seminary, will also give daily in
suction in the branches connected with his depart
ment.
Mr.. Stephen Bernard, native of France, will teach
the modern languages.
Music, Drawing and Dancing, will be taught by the
most approved masters.
Boarders will receive that parental attention. which
whilst II avoids undue restraint will insist on the fulfil.
ment OF all moral and religious duties, and enion
strict regard for those obsevances beet calculated to
insure an easy and becoming department.:
The following table exhibits more extensive course
OF studies than is generally offered for the education OF
females They submitted in detail on account OF
the belief that many pare will consider them essen
tial 10 a 10 edu
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1- Tho Enquirer published twice WEAK ,ono,uv ma,
three tmcs week during the session State
Price, tho same rs heretofore, Five Dollars per anuun payable
Notes OF cha.cred spcccpayng banks toa will
received IN payment The Editors will
writer's. = r~' - Wv
No paper will be discretion OF tho
EdAorsl until all arrcarages have been paid ap
VI whoever will guarantee tho payment of nino shall
have tho tonth GRATIS.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Or Ono square, OR LESS-Ft insertion rs censeach
tinuancc, SO cents
$$No advertisement boon paid for
assumed by soMe persOn in this city. its
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ri EGROEs FOR SALE by virtue Of sundfy ex-
.cations. will be cold At Oxford, Granville Coun.
~, North Carolina on the first Monday in August
ne xt between 40 and 80 likely yoOng negroes. for
cash. without reserve. GILLIAN, sheriff
July 10. Ids
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NOIlCE TO MlLLERS.-The commodious Brick
u Merchant Mill, situated on the South side Of APP
pooaitox River, in Petersburg Formerly occupied by
Messrs Furt & Co., and at present by Mr. Hugh Mel
SOM is offered for rent for more years and pos-
session given the lat OF August next. The Mill has
been recently completely repaired and IL now in ex-
cellent ORDER aud worthy the attention Of those dispos-
ed to engage in the manufacturing Of flour For terms
apply to RIO. ID. BOILING.
July 16. 20-6ts
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FHNHE TREE-HILL RACES will commence the
n LIT Tuesday in October next and continue az nsu-
al full meeting Of the Club is desired at Tree Hill
the Monday evening preceding October f. to elect Of
hces for the ensuing Club, and Fix the future Spring
and Fall Meetings.
JAMES NJ. sELDEN, Proprietor.
July 23. 23-6t
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EAL ESTATE.-For Sale nv Tract of Land and
M Mills, in the county OF Hanover, on the South
anna River, hve miles from Goodalps Tavern and 90
from Richmond, containing 600 acres-3O0 Of which,
lies well Tor cultivation. agreeably level with good
proportion OF River Bottom, and that very rich-the
residue 300 acres is OF good quality, and we'll
with valuable timber.
TIE Buildings consist of large two story brick
dwelling house, with sufficient number Of eut-houses
together with large well-consructed Barn. The
orchards are in perfection, and of the best selected
iruts The plantation abounds with good Springs;
at the house, well OF as pure, good water, any in
the country. The situation is very healthy, and the
neighborhood good. The Mills are on the Soutbanna
Que mile from the dwelling house, together with good
Saw Mill bull, this year this place is also remarkably
healthy.
Also. 100 acres Of Land in Charles City county
about 20 miles below Richmond, on a Public Road
Ca this Tract there is large Dwelling House. Store
House, Bacon Houses, and sufficient number of other
out houses with large orchards of choice fruts-A-
so moiety Of valuable Manufacturing Mill, about
one mile from the Mansion House, on good stream of
water and good neghborhood for custom. John Bell
will shew the property in Charles Cyo those desrous
oil purchasing,he whole OF which will be sold on rea-
sonabe terms by application to the Subscriber the
premises, in Hanover. THOMAS HARRIS.
July TO- 2O-,f
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MWARSHAES sALE.-By virtue Of Decree of
I'VE the Superior Court OF Chancery, for the Rich
mond District, made the 9Th day of April 1880, in
the case of sake u.s. Tfce will be solj public
ton to the highest bidder, Tor cash. at Louisa Court
hause, on the second Monday in August next, being
Louisa Court Day, four or FIVE likely negroes, viz a
woman and her children.
JOHN GUERRANT, NJ. $. c. c n. d.
july 20. 2I-tds Or one Of his Deputies.
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Besides these appropriations there is large amount
also for the year. made by acts of former Con-
crosses; thus
For armiog and equiuping the Militia;
Act April 23i, lsOS 5000 900
raging puehc debt; Act, March 3, 1917 l0.OO0,O00
General improvement If Navy; Act
- March 3. 1927 500 1000
Revolutionary claims tamount indei-
nite) Act May 15 1S2S-amount
-, appropriated 5000
Chesapeake Ohio Canal stock; Act,
May "a, ;2s 100000
Indian annuies, sc. by multitude of
acts commencing in 1906 2l5,245
al oI -ni-
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INSTITUTION FOR YOUNG LADIES.
KH RS. COLONNA D'ORNANO will open on the
lVM LIST Monday Of October next in this city, Board
ing School for young adies, in which che will be assist
ed by competent English teachers In Mrs Cs insi,u-
ton will be taught the French, Italian and Spanish
Languages, together with all the branches OF edu.
cation Necessary for young ladies' The French will be
the language spoken in the institution.
Col Colona DOrnaho will render the necessary as
distance TO his lady.
Those parents or guardians who wish 10 enter their
children wards in her school, be furnished by
calling at the house of Col Colonna D'Ornauo, with a
prospectus exhibiting sketch OF the Of nsruc-
ton which will be pursued. few day scholars will
be admitted.
TERMS.
Boarders per $500
Day-scboldrs do. so
Payable semi annually in advance.-Extra charges
will be made for Music, Dancing, Painting and Draw
ing the same as in Other institutions,
Application msy be made either personally, In wri.
ting, until The let Of September next
M B.--No boarders received for less term than
one year, unless by special contract
July 90 Eft
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VVHE Subscribers offer heir services Commission
IL Merchants, and will attend to the sales of Tobacco
Flour, and other produce conded to their care and
make the customary advances produce in hand when
required. BAGWELL, SMITH g. HANNAH
Feb. H. 9S-6m
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NOTTON YARN Yirginia- Union Faetoru-

NOTTON YARN irginia- Union Factory
~ situated IL miles below Charlottesville, on the
mail stage road, leading from that place TO Richmond
The Proprietors have hitherto orborne to solicit pub
lie attention to this establishment owing the circum
stance OF the portion Of machinery in operation, being
SO limited as to be insufficient TO supply the orders Of
those, with whose casom it favored in the outset
The superior quality Of the Yarn, they conf
rience; and having procured such an additional stock
OF machinery, as TO justify the expectation that they
will 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 a more
extended share Of public patronage,-with assurance
that the article shalt at all times be furnished on the
most moderate and reasonable terms-All orders d.
rected to Union Mills Post OfFce, Fluvanna county,
(Ya) shall be promptly attended to-and the Yarn de-
ivered either at the in its
vicinity on the Three Chopt Road, for the purpose Of
being conveyed by Wagons, return from Richmond
or conveyed by water navg CATION, may suit its des-
tination.
TIMBERLAKE s. J. s. J. b. MAGRUDER.
Jan. 16. S6-u
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GhNE EIGHTH or THE COLUMBIAN MILLS
y FOR SALE.-Pursuant 10 decree OF the supe-
rior court of chancery for the Richmond District, pro-
nounced the 18th day Of April 1880, in the case OF
Moore, Bell, and otherI shall Saturday, the 7th
day of August $780, at Il O'clock, a. NJ, on the prem
auction 10 the highest bidder credit Of g. IL and
Is months undivided eighth part OF the Columbian
Mills with the appnftenances conveyed by John Gran.
berry and wife, TO William and Philip Hdxsl, by deed
bearing date the 22d August 1900 being the interest Of
John Bell therein.
Bonds with approved security required-snd the title
retained until all the bonds paid.
j. GUERRANr, NJ $ c. G r.. D.,
or ono Of his deputies.
July0. lS-'ds
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IANUS.-This capital stallion and racer will stand
% on Mr. Randoph's Estate, in the County of Char
lotte, the ensuing season-[lS3I He is nine years
old and was got by Sir Archie-hs dam, Frenzy, by
Sans Culoes out of Minkin by President--Old Ceer-
Tristram Shandy-Janus-out of an imported Of
Mr.. Booth OF Gloucester, who also imported Janus.
Sans Culotes, was got by old Celer, dam by old Med
ley, grand dam by old Fearnought-He is we'll known
for his beautiful symmetry and fine stock, the South
side of James River. President, very fine and
stallion, was aso got by old Ceer, his dam by Mark
Anthony, out Of J.. Hardman's Benny Lass, which
by jolly Roger out of the imported benny Lass.
Trstram Shandy was got by Morton's Traveller, his
dam by Janus.
At the same place and on the terms,
GASCOlGNE:
Gascogne is fine bay, quite Is hands high, but
higher than old Medley, old Janus. He got by
Roanoke out OF my imported mare, Lady G. by Ham
bleoiap the best horse Of his day, and best grandson
Of O'Kelly's Eclipse. Lady G. dam of Magician
(see stud book.) Her dam Sir Thomas Gascoigne's
famous mare GOLDEN LOCKS, which dam OF Lord
ST. Leger stakes in lSlI and Doncaser stakes the
to RUSSIA at twenty-five guinsas mare. He stood
1922, both inclusve)-in 1928, he sent to Russia.
Golden Locks was got by the capital son of Highly.
and famous stallion, Delphin out OF Violet by Shark
She (VioeO was out OF Quick's Charlotte by Blank,
Zone of the best of old Goholphns sons) Crab Dyer,
Dimple, BethaPs Casiaway, Why not, Royal mare.
There cannot be higher bred horse, and he is of inn
mense power. His own sister, Camilla is 16 hands
high. June Is. 12-10Au
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"A VALUABLE ESTATE FOR SALE.-Pureu.
IA ant TO the provisions of the last Will and Tesla
ment OF VIM. Hill, deed shall offer for SALE TO the
highest bidder, at King William Courthouse, on Mon.
day the 22 Of August next, t being Court day) that
valuable plantation called
SPRINGFIELD,
containing by estimation 533 acres with houses and inn
thereon suitable for the gentee accommoda-
lion OF large family, and for agricultural purposes
with extensive orchards of the finest fruit This pro
pery is high and healthy stuaop is within one mile
oil King William Courthouse, and is desirable as resi-
dence, especially for professional gentleman The
enclosures bitches and meadows all good order
having for someyears been under the most udicous
aSenent The land abounds with marie Of the richie st
quality, convenient TO each field; and no can
boast OF greater number Of Springs Of the finest and
pures water Of them being amongst the most conf
Gus fountains in the lower country The terms of sale
VIII be one-hird OF the purchase money the It day
oil January next, when possession will be delivered
one-ihird on the LIST Of January, 1892 and the other
thIrd on the let OF January 1885, but the two last pay
mens to be secured with bonds with approved security
and Deed OF Trust on the and-Mrs. Hill Is entitled
to dover in this land, but will sell her and Join
In the conveyance to the purchaser, which will make
the title peTfect-berty will be given TO the purchas
err to sow small grain during this fall Mr.. Robert Hill
who lives adjoining: will show the land to any person
wishing TO see it, and will give any further
which may be required.
VIM b. BROWNE,
July 10 2O-tds EXor O VIM HILL decd.
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REARSHALS sALE.-By virtue OF decree OF the
I'VE Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond
District made on the 18th day OF January 1928, Ia the
of Brydie ps. Stokes, shall, Wednesday the
2sih day of July next, oior for SALE at public auction
land of $50 acres heretofore sold by the plaintiff Cbas.
Bride, 10 the defendant, German Stokes, in the bill,
mentioned" Terms-a credit Of IL, Is and "a months,
the purchaser executing bonds with approved security
for the purchase money, and the title retained as adj
doBal security for the
JOHN GUERRANT, NJ. S c. d.
June Is. 1i--tds Or of his deputies.
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MOTICE.-The Subscriber has formed Copartner.
~ ship in the HARDWARE BUSINESS, with
Mr. George A. Dwight, Of NetO. York; uader the Firm
Of ]. & G.. A. Dwight They have taken the Store
No. 23j, Pearl Street, corner OF John street The
former customers Of James Dtoighf, e. Co and James
Doight, respectfully invited to paronise the ne W
concern. JAMES DWIGHT
Petersburg, Va July s, 1880 I0-st