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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

NNGSS ANN f. TAYLOR will continue her School at
I'VE my house the ensuing year, commencing the 10Th
day OF January and terminating the second Friday in
December following with vacation Of one month in Sum
MGR In this School will be taughOrthography Read
ing, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography,
and History, plain Ncedlc-work and Thcoren Painting.
The price ofuiion will be $15, except orpantng, which
will be an addition of 50. The price Of board will be $50
for the scholastic year Of 10 months, boardcrs furnishing
their own beds and bedding addition Of 50 furnish
ed them by tho subscriber. My Post Office is Politics.
vile, Louisa county. Persons wishing to encourage this
School, would do well TO make early application, as the
School will be limited. JOHN IT, COLLINS
Oct. q. 4g--wIOf
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FAUauIEn Co., Va, Dec 10, 1881. 66-wI

n CONFESSIONS OF NAT RNER.-Thc Confess
" sons OF Nat Turner, the leader OF the late Insur-
roction in southampton, Virginia, fully and vo-
UNFAIRLY made to Thomas II. Gray, in the prison where
he was confined, and acknowledged by him be SUCH
when read before the Court of Southampton with the
Certificate under seal of the Court convened Jerusalem
November 5th 1881 for his Trial Aso an authentic ac-
count oil the whole instruction, with lists of the whites
who were murdered and of the negroes brought before
the Court OF Southampton, and their sentence, &c-Pce
70 cents each. liberal discount by the hundred For
sale by JNO. H. NASH Richmond
Dec 20. 66-f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20
BY RITCHIE n COOK.

70 The ENoURER published twice week. generally, and
~ umes w.ek during the session Of tho
INC same s' sc,soIo Five Dollars payable add
votes OF chartered banks only) will DO
ca IN paysn Tho Editors will safety of
maui the postage OF all letters being paid by the writer's
W NO will be discontinued,
Aaitors, until all auearsges hsvc been paid
" whoever wi nine papers
tho tenth Grais.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Ono First eor,;nu.
so No Advertisement either been
paid for, assumed by in city environ
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NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NNHIRTY-FIVE NEGROES-On Thursday the 10Th
inst, we will sell in front OF Office, at 10 o'clock,
30 likely negroes, consisting of boys and
girls among which several boys suitable for Tobac-
CO Factory one good blacksmith and good washerwo
man. They belong to a gentleman who has declined
farming and worth the attention of persons wishing
buy Tor their own use. j. s 5. COSBY s. CO.
Dec. ~. 66-,f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

SLAVES FOR SALE-On Thursday the ath of
~ January next at Surry Court house, will be sold for
cash. to the highest bidder between 80 and Slaves
families among them several house servants, and one first
rate male cook On Thursday the 18th the same month";
at Brunswick Courthouse, will be sold upon the same
terms, between 40 and so Slaves, all of the of the
late John T. Bowdon.n of bad weather these sales
will take place the next farday. JOHN III. COOKE
Dec. 10. 61-St" Ex'or of j. r. Bow,ioin
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

NV AIKEN ACADEMf.-This institution, under
w the direction of the subscriber, will be opened
after the winter vacation on the 10th day OF January 1882
Tho course OF instruction will remain unal.cred and it
extensive that of any similar literary institution in
tho country The terms of tuition WILL in like manner
continued, viz: in tho elementary departments of the En-
ghsh Language Geography and English Grammar, in
rnatic' necessarily including the practical parts Mensu-
ration Surveying, &C. &C. 800 and the Classic Languages
1888 l3 per annum, payable half yearly-The subscriber
would Accommodate in his family during the scholastic
year. iour or hive boardcrs 10 of age under,
whom parental attention will be paid at Sis, including
tuition washing &C. Payments hall yearly in ADVANCE
The local advantages OF the establishment and the
cessul and unwcared exerons of the subscriber ought to
attract The patronage of the public. No pupil will be re-
cevcd Tor term less than the scholastic year. Board may
be had in genteel private families or $50 per annun
JOHN LEARY
rAUQUIEN Co., ' a., Dec. TO- 1881. 66-wlw
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LAND AND NEGROES FOR SALE.


UbURSUANT 10 the last will and testament of James
4 Walker, decd and decree Of the County Court of
Buckingham, will be sold the premises to the highest
bidder Monday the 26th December next, the
land belonging the of the late COL James Waker
decd, containing about 1900 This land is situated
on the waters OF fisn POND ana Hoidey of
which is standing in woods-hve six hundred acres of
good high land for tobacco the balance good grain land
some excellent flats in fine for tobacco; with good
two story dwelling house, kitchen, garden granary and
other out-houseS There is also good mill lately built
The above land will be divided sold in entire tract
credit of one two and perhaps three years The ne,
groes very likely and valuable; they will be sold OH
credit of IL months together with the crop of all kinds
stock household and kitchen furniture plantation tools &C.
the purchasers giving bond with approved security Any
person wishing to view the premises will apply the
subscribers who lives convenient and will show the
1T any time. JOEL WATKINS,
Nov. |. [5O-tl Ex'or. of Jas. w aker, decd.
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NEGROES FOR HIRE.-On Monday, the I'd day of
~ January 1882 will be hired at the house of Mr..
William r. Cecil. on the main road leading from the
Bowling Green towards New Town, and about four miles
below COL Tods on the said road all the slaves belonging
TO the estate Col Edmund Pendleon deceased consist
ing of nearly hundred uncommonly likely men, wo-
men, boys and girls. EDMUND PENDLETON,
Dec. ~. 66-3tl Executor.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

THNuE celebrated SIR CHARLES will stand the
q next season at the stable Of my son George w.
Johnson, and under his immediate management, within
one mile oil Moodys Tavern in the county Of CheIer-
field, about 20 miles from Rcbnond and Petersburg
Terms. &C.. hereafter. " r. JOHNSON
Chesterfield Dec. g. 1881 6I-f
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IN EGKOES FOR SALE.--On the I'd of January next,
at the Central Hotel in Charlottesville shall offer
tor sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
dit oil twelve months with interest from the date with APP
proved security about forty negroes of the Estate of the
late Dabney Minor.-Thesc negroes considered
uable as any in Virginia. among them tradesmen,
house servants, SC. ALEXANDER GARRETT,
Dec. lo, 1881 stJan. Executor.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

Oh - REWARD.-Strayed from the subscriber, a
70 ep brown hay FLY, with blaze face, two years old
last Spring. Whoever will deliver said FLY TO me-
give such information will enable 70 get her again.
shall receive a reward OF five dollars
SAMUEL DRAKE.
Powhatan County, Dec J. G0--W4w'
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FHNHE WESTMORELAND SEMINARY Sub
Il scriber, feeling grateful for the patronage received
the past year, beg leave to the public that he has
consented supernend another School at his brick
ling, Wesnoreland Court House, Virginia. for the
ensuing year. Teachers of superior qualification will
tend the different classes. The School will open the LIST
February next and end 9Th December ensuing Two
the Ist September the School will reopen Scholars
musfbe punctual in their attendance, be
pccted that their desired progress satisfactorily be
tanned, unless steady dilgcnt and uDrecnng efforts be
practsed by both Teachers and Scholars The rules and
regulations of the School will be of the mde and most
sa!uary nature; and it is hoped that may have no
Scholar, ~hosc morals and good department will need
simuant from them.
My charges for board lodging candles, fuel and towels
for all over 10 years Of age $50 90
For all under that age 80 90
For Tuition foilotcs:
Greek and Latin Languages will be taught for % 90
Mathematics and Practical Surveying 20 90
Geography, with the of Maps and English
Grammar Is 90
Reading Writing and Arithmetic 10 90
No scholar will be taken for less than the scholastic
year oil 10 months; and if absent deduction for either
board tuition will be made. My number of boarders
must not exceed 40, unless early application be made
further preparations An examination preceding the va
cation in August will take place. which time Patrons
of the school, together with all who choose arc
y invited 10 attend.A Committee will be appointed TO
award presents, which will provide suitable TO the coca
on to the most deserving for their progress and we'll do
ing Books and Stationary will be furnished from my
store, at the lowest retail prices
6j-6w STEPHEN ID. PITTS.
Postmaster, Wesnorcland G.. H. Va. Dec. II, 1881.
IL p S. Letters from Parents and Wards must he adj
dressed TO possible in order that may know
il further Preparations be necessary. S ID II.
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MMR. JOHN g. NELSON will teach school at my
lVH house the ensuing year lie will teach the Greek,
Latin and English Languages. The school will commence
on the third Monday in January 1892 and terminate on
the second Friday in December following There will be
vacation Of one month in the summer commencing on
the second Friday in June will accommodate ten or
twelve boys with beard washing and lodging for 500 each
The price Of tuition will be $50 per scholar Ono half Of
the board and tuition fees will be required at the end OF
each session.-Verdon r. o., Hanover is my address
Nov. y. B6wSt JOHN r.. NOEL.
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D All-ROAD Books about to be clOsed-The books
IA q for receiving subscriptions the stock of the Lynch
burg and New River RAILROAD Company will be closed
Saturday next, at o'clock. Those persons who have
not yet subscribed, and DESTROYS Of doing call
at the Merchants Coffee House before that time, other
wi &c they may lose the opportunity.
Dec. 10. f6l-nl THE COMMISSIONERS
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MnOANOKE NAYIGATION COMPANY.-A i

D OANOKE NAVIGATION COMPANY.--A divi-
n u dend of 81 per cent, has been declared the
capital stock of the Roanoke Navigation Company, paya-
bic by the Treasurer, demandWhcn application for
paymcn, is made by agent it be accompanied by
power of Attorney attescd by subscribing witness, and
acknowledged proved before Judge or Justice of the
Peace. A. JOINER, Treasurer.
Dec. Is. 65-3t
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"a ESUEURS LANYARD FOR SALE.-By virtue
NJ Of deed Of trust bearing date the 18th day of May,
1922 by David Lcsucur to the subscriber for purposes
therein mentioned and duly recorded in the Clerks Office
OF Powhatan county, will be sold to the highest bidder for
cash. on the 10th day of January next the promises,
Two acres Of land lying in Powhatan county, the
Courthouse, with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, known and called by the name OF Lcsucurs
Tan Yard. The subscriber acting trustee will con
vey only such title II vested in him nv said Trust deed
Dec 20. T66-w3w1 JOHN w. NASH, Trustee
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EpANK OF VIRGlNIA.-The annual meeting of
81 y the Stockholders of the Bank of Virginia, will be
held at the Bank the first Monday in january next
full meeting in person. by proxy, * desired, the
subject of establishing Office of Discount and Deposite
in kcnawha county, authorized by act of the last Gen
cral Assembly, is 10 be submitted and decided.
December 8, 1881. \. ROBINSON Jr. Cashier
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

ri EGROES FOR SALE-Will be sold to the highest
~ bidder ON Monday the 10th Of December inst. if
fair not the next fair day thereafter credit of twelve
months, between 80 and 10 negroes, consisting of
women boys and girls at the Farmers Hotel, in the town
OF Manche Ster-Bond with approved security will be
qurcd, SEDWD O. FRIEND.
Dec. 2. 59-u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

FE1WO JACKS FOR SALE:--Onc of them is Trum-
n peter, well known in this and the adjacent counties,
not only for his unusual size, but also for the size and
value OF his mules: he has stood several seasons and
be recommended sure o gcttcr. The other is only
three years Old-gotten by Trumpctcr-aso very large
and promising. Two Jcnncs of the same stock also for
sale Communications addressed TO this subject to
Percivafs Post-oiIice, Virginia, will be attended to.
ALEN'R BRODNAX.
Brunswick Co, Dec s. 1881. 2aw3Rg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

ENARMERS' BANK OF VIRGINIA.-The annual
a. meeting of the Stockholders, for the election of Di-
rector OF the Bank and of the Offices of Discount De-
pos will be held Wednesday, the ih day of January
next. VIM. NEKERVIS, Cash.
Dec. 2. 59-2awtd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

VALUABLE STOCK, HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURE sc. for salc.-At the Wigwam, in the coun-
y OF Amelia the residence of the late William b. Giles
will be sold, apublic auction the goth day of Decem
Der, the Household and Kitchen Furniture belonging
his Estate with me stock OF Cattle and Sheep the plan
aon. Amongst other things there will be Tor sale very
fine pair of Carriage Horses, uncommonly powerful and
remarkably well broke. The terms of the sale will be-
cash for all sums of twenty dollars and under, six
months credit for all twenty dollars bonds be-
ing given with approved security At the time and
place. there will be offered for hire, rst-rac Carriage
Driver and Hoster, very excellent female Cook, two
rst-rae Seamstresses, good Dningroom Servant and
a good Chamber-maid. THOMAS II. GILES
Executor of William Is. Giles, dec
Wigwam, Nov. %, 1881. 59-tis
NJ B. If the day should be unfair, the sale and hiring
will take place on the first fair day thereafter T. T. c.
1.-THE Petersburg Inelligencer will please copy the
above, and send their account 10 T. T. G.
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Mill Grove Albcmarle Dec. H. '''" 'V ess a'e

n tLERKS OF COURTS arc respectfully informed that
" they can be supplied with Office Books of every
description ruled and bound in the particular and du-
rabe manner, and of such materials to render full
tsfacton The proper heading caption of every ruled
pattern is always furnished that mistake take
place, when- the arrives. ~ To prove sasfacto-
ry TO those at distance that their orders will be well
ecuted the following statements of few gentlemen
Clerks Of Courts, are hereby annexed.
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Richmond City, Dec. 2, 1881. 80

SITUATION WANTED.-A yousg gentleman who
~ has had some experience teacher, wishes
gage for the ensuing year in public private semi
nary, in private family He has been deemed Gual-
fled 10 instruct in the Greek Latin and French languages
and pure testimonials of qualification can
be produced.
Letters addressed TO A. b. Linsays Store Abe
marie, Va will he attended to- Information may also be
obtained by applying TO Benjamin f. Niche Esq of Rich
mond Dec l5 t6i-2awl1
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FEVHE EAGLE HOTEL.-The undersigned has taken
III this Hotel. The convenience ofits locality, with
extensive accommodations not surpassed by any
vem in the United States Professions of attempts
please common that is useless 10 make them.
The Proprietor has taken this establishment at so
notice. (only two days previous the meeting of the Lee
gslaure that he not have opportunity of manifest
ing early az he would wish, his desire please. A
generous public will excuse in the beginning, the at
tempt of much accustomed the detail of such
concern The Proprietor gives solemn that
pains expense shall be spared TO elicit appreciation
bring The liquors shall be the best country
affords, and table conformation are reae ste
and every effort made for their suitable entertainment.
The undersigned would be particularly indebted TO his
friends in Richmond for such custom.-A separate table
will be prepared for members of the Legislature.
ALEXANDER l.. Bolts.
Richmond City. Dec. 9 1871 ho-,f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

ENER SALE.--on Tuesday the goth of this month, by
H. the Subscriber a, Edge,cood, his residence in the
upper part of the Forks Of Hanover Is 20 Negroes in
families for cash They will BIO sold privately if be
eccted if not they will be put up the highest bidder
At the time and place. will be offered for sale, Tract
oil Land on Little River, OF 22I acres lying between the
lands of Lewis Bcrkely and the Rev. John Cooke And
Twenty or Twenty-Five Head of Cattle. The Land and
Cattle will be sold credit of IL months Particulars
will he made known the day. Ii the weather prevents
the sale on the Goth, il will be made the day.
Dec. g. Colds. c. BERKELEY.
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HDURSUANr TO deed of trust executed by Rich'd
n X Jones and wife, and of record in the Clerks Of
ce OF Amelia, to secure the payment of certain of
money, due to William X. Johnson, John II. Walk and
others, shall proceed to SELL for cash. Amelia Court
house, the 22d day of December next il bong Amelia
court day. one certain tract Of Land containing 305
or less and adjoining the lands of John Bland David
Mabin and others; also, negro woman, named Caro-
neThe title to the above property Is considered good
but acting Trustee, shall only convey such title as is
vested in me. VIM. L. EGGLESTON, Trustee
Nov. 30
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

"a n obedience 10 Decree of Hanover County Court,
IL pronounced on the 9th day of October last in
tain suit in the said Court between Sarah Crenshaw and
others Plaintiffs against Hamilton A. Crenshaw and Others
Deiendans-he Commissioners appointed by the said De-
WILL the 10th day of January next sell upon the
premises, Tract of land belonging TO the Heirs Of Joel
Crenshaw, dec lying both sides of Cedar Creek and
adjoining the lands of Joseph Vaughan, Henry Pollard
and othersand supposed to contain about eighty
And the next day they will sell upon the premises
other Tract of Land belonging the said estate contain
ing hundred and fifty acres. 1t adoins the lands of
Col. VIM L. White and ohers-Terms of SALE so much
cash will pay the costs of suit, &c.-or the balance
twelve months credit will be allowed upon the purchaser
purchasers executing bond bonds with approved
cuity and Decd of Trust the TO secure the paw
mcnt. THE COMMISSIONERS
Dec. IL 65-tls
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& DVERTISEMENT.-T the surviving Officers and
IA Soldiers of the Revolution and the legal Heirs and
Representatives OF the decd:-he subscriber supposed
to be the last surviving Colonel of the Revolution but
co has been for several years past, and is still frequently
appealed To from quarters information testimony
and advice, revolutionary rank and services-insomuc
that the postage OF such applications has become
Furthermore. He has therefore determined to take his
stand this wntcrn Washington for the purpose of receiy-
ing and attending TO such applications, giving advice and
instructions upon all points essential TO sustaining and aid
ing all such claims he knows and believes be Just
and preventing the imposition of those the public nc
tuai expenses, he will require reasonable
in proportion 10 the claims received and also in proportion
TO the conditions Of those receiving. He requires and
will receive nothing from the extreme ncedy-par-
ticuarly OF widows orphans neither in de-
pending entirely his testimony. The repu-
ted gndngs of persons, calling themselves agents.
ON those war-won veterans and their heirs whether
true falsc il is well known, have operated much
A general agency therefore, founded on the above pri-
pies and the most endeang broherly affections that ever
were formed among men, il is hoped, will have happy
redeeming influence the merits of the survivors, aud
memories Of the deceased Of those heroes their descend
ants and all their just claims and the subscriber on this
head bcgs leave in humble and thankful Difference To the
able and kind endeayOs of others here add the happy
consolation Of the fact that nc has cleared up diff
branches of the State and General Governments and
tablished thereby several leading principles important
those claims the recorded evidences and proceedings
some OF his will testify II Those able pay
postage will be good TO do Those who not
doubly solicited communicate freely and the sub
scriber will look with inherited eyes, different source
from themselves and the public Treasury for reimburse
mcnt. Such Journalists feel themselves benefited by
the privileges bestowed upon the Press by the Revolution,
will render patriotic well benevolent act Of kind
ness, by giving this advertisement two three Insertions
IN their papers. JOHN NICHOLAS,
Dec. 8. Late Colonel n. n.
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&SALES OF CROP, STOCK, &c-Having disposed Of
~ my land, SHALL on Wednesday, the 2Ist day of this
month, i fair if not the next fair day thereaer sell
public auction all my crop of corn, fodder hay shucks,
straw, cattle, among them very good milch cows
three yoke oil very good six likely well broke mules,
TWO good Wagons, two carts, two tumbr CARTS a
very good ice cart nearly new, upwards of fifty fattenng
hogs which very good pork, and plantation TOOLS
OF backsmits TOOLS plank and scantlng, and
dry articles OF household and kitchen furniture
For all under dollars cash will be rcquired for
all sums OF and above ten dollars credit of six months
will be gven the purchaser giving bond with approved
security or notes negotiable and payable at the Bank Of
Virginia, with approved cndorsers.
Dec. IL. G65-tdsl BEN. SHEPPARD.
SSALE OF NEGROES, &c.-Will be sold on Thurs
- day the fifth day of January next at the Tavern of
John b Cooke, in the county of Abemarle from forty
fifty valuable Slaves, consisting of Men, Women, Boys
and Girls among them several valuable mechanics
Immediately after the sale of the negroes, will be sold
Blair Park, the crop of Corn, Plantation Utensils Sc
Ters:A part of the negroes will be sold for cash. the
remainder and the other articles, credit of twelve
months the purchaser giving bond with approved security
VIM; BROWN, Executors of
ALEX'R. BROWN, Jas. Henderson.
Dec. l5 1881. Cts