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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-02-08

Saturday, tie 18Th Jan. 1851. will stand Fo IN
memorable day In our annals. Never was such snow
storm before known here, nor does any person whom
we have seen remember {, have witnessed one more
severe else where"
There was an unusua, scarcity OF fuel in winches.
ter, at the time OF this stotm-owing to the bad
state Of the roads by the previous long continued wet
weather There was great suffering in consequence.
The approaches TO the town being rendered inpassa-
h'e, there was no getting supply Of wood from the
country. Ia this extremity, the Republican says -
" Our townsmsn commeucsd demolishinx their out
ngs-embracins stables, dsres, corr hous - pig
.tyss, Sc. Many ornamensal trees were cut dows
among others, part Of that beautiful OF large
popars ON Cork street, between Loudoun and Came.
ron An old oak tree, in the yard OF the Hon. Judge
White, which had stood there for nures attracting
the admiration OF every by for its majesty and
antiquity, also fell beneath the axe; and Tuesday,
the water logs, which were taken up during the las,
SUMNER aud replaced with iron pipes. were dis,rbut
ed among the poor and destitute. II is supposed ihe
amounted 10 or cords. We have been ,old OF he
poor who burned her table and bre tray 70
keen her children from f.mi. -
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" Mucu vgr REMAINS uNsuSo."
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cANIONEH

CANXONEf
From tho Literary Souvenir, for 1884.
Noihinks il sounds much sweetsr thar oy aay'
eilenee bestows such virtue on 1t. - SAakesPesrs.
Love dwells not in the sparkling blars,
when noon rests on the stenmi
tis tender dowerets dare not raiss
Their bosons to the beam
When g,eaius tho moon through Iaticco oows~
And stlr, are shining bright,
flo communes with the shsdowy hours,
And woes the silent night.
Tho dreamy perfume of tho rose,
The violets deeper SIGH,
The music OF tho till that lows
In liquid cadence by;
The sweet tones of some village chino
On sweeter echoes borne
These, these arc Joys of evening Tune,
Which scarcely wait the morn
Not in the rich and courtly hall
The hearts pure fifth Is gwen, ~,
But whero thy greenwood shadows ia'i
Beneath a twi isht heavou
LIES crowded pomp md pageant sho"
NAV darker passions move,
But solitude alone eau know
f'he incense thoughts OF love.
When worldly cares are hushed IN sleep,
Love wakes at such an hour,
Young hopes their angel visils keep
Aud Joy resumes its power;
Though night, in all its dusky state,
Athwatt tho skies be throNni
Yet Beauty's glance can then create
A noOutido all her own
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his residence in tho county of Hcnrco, Sunday
the oOh UT, after short and painful illness, which
great SIude and es,gnn,o9 MIR MosBr sHErrARo the
year OF ms Mr. Sheppard years Magistrate
eounty and the late High Sheriff lilo has Ie large family
numerous circle OF friends dopoe his phero of
great usefulness The writer and
acquainted with the deceased too much 10
gay no man lived generally more
iy regretted by all who knew him.
AT Kenyon College Ohio, uI in the 18th year
Of ms age JohN MERCER rSoR of tho late Dabney Minor
oil orange couny-A youth of promising talents most
gnsng dispositions Placed at that interesting institution for tho
completion OF his educaon his happy blessed with
that wisdom which cometh down above or three
months snce he made profession religion manifested
the beauty OF Holiness" life humble consistent and
youthful pey whilst his death bed presented striking instance
oil tho triumph OF Faith the of the grave
AZ meeting of the students College tho E,lon,
resolutions were passed, and ordered DO printed.
HeSoced That feeling acutoy the loss endenred TO
u.s. and IN token of for his memory woar
ON the e1 arm for thirty days. NfO
Also, R0Ud That committee of three he nnnoo,ed ,o al
dress letter OF condolences from the Of
to the relatives and friends o the deceased.
IN Tsahss'es, the Path nit,
H. D0oaman ,ncs,ter county Va. Dr. we'll kD,wu d
esuemsd by many "a this place, where he studied medicine He
visited FIoa und-r the expectation Of receiving benefit from
res dnee IN that Territory but his
seated TO Sd 10 the mild hehfu Of climate
wheh ha, III many nanees beneficial pulmonary
% Political
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EBUBLiC SALE-By virtue OF a deed OF trust, ex-
a ecuted by Jefferson Swami, on the 22I day Of
September 1929, and recorded in the clerks office OF
Powha'an, for purpo therein mentioned will be sold
to the highest bidder at public auction ready mo-
ney, al Powhatan Courthouse the third Wednesday
1870 acres lying in the county Of Powhatsn adjoining
the lands OF Richard Taylor and Samuel Drake and
others or so much thereof may be necessary to
sy the said deed Of rust-and such title as Is vested
in us will b. conveyed to the purchaser.
jan is. 1881. Twin THE TRUSTEES.
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ri EGROES FOR SALE Having bee IA diss appoint-
d ed in consequences Of bad aber and from other
causes in selling the that advertised 10 be
sold at Ayets warehouse the first, and like WHO at
the Bowling Green the 10Th Of the eresent month
shall again offer them for sale. for cash, at the Bow.
ling Green, on Monday the I4th day OF next month,
Cha, being court day0 if fair otherwise the next fair
day. viz: ten likely negroes -meo, women, boys and
girls, belonging TO the Legatees Of Gregory B,yor
deed. JNO. ROBINSON, Agent.
Jan. 20. S3-wSt
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SCH0OL NEAR LOUISA COURTHOUSE
- MIR. Lewis Duke will open School at my house,
within two miles OF Louisa Court House, on the 30h
OF January, 1885, his School will be limited not
eding fifteen scholars; he will teach the Latin aud
English languages, Arihme,is, sc. Mr.. Duke has
been teaching Tor three years past to the entire satis
fact len OF his employers As TO his qualifications ~
teacher, he refers to Mr. John Kidd, Mr.. VIM Cooper
Nelson, and Mr.. Thomas Owen.
Terms for Is ard and Tuition for ten months SlOO.
tuition alone. Latin $685. Eoglish $40.
Jan. 10. 76-wSw" GARRIT M. OUARIFS
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NOrICE.-Was committed TO the JsifoI Gssyson
" County on the Bed day Of October, 1880, negro
Tom. and says he belongs Elijah Cation Of Chester
District South Carolina. Tom 10 about feet or 10
inches high, supposed TO be of Of
age, toerably black color. Speaks quick when spo-
ken to- the owner is requested to CALI prove property
pay charges, and take him awsy-or be will be dealt
with according to law. JEREMIAH JENNINGS,
Jan. I6. 77-wl2w Tailor.
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niSSOLvTtON-Ths Co-psrtnsrship heretof "a
IL existing between the subscribers, under the 6rm
OF Blair & Anderson, s this day dissolved by mutual
will present them Beverley Blair and those indebted
10 the concern, will make payment to him-he. only.
being authorised TO receive aud discharges for the
came. BEVERLEY BLAIR
Richmond. Slst Dec. 1880. DAVID ANDERSON.
THE Subscriber will continue 20 transact commits
sion business at the stand Cary street. heretofore
cupied by Blair & Anderson. To the patrons Of that
concern, he tenders his and assures
aud the public generally that any business con-
hdsd TO his care, shall receive United attention
The books and papers Of Blair Anderson being left In
his custody he invites ali those having claims az aipst
them. TO call on him for payment; and those indebted,
to quidate their respective bsauces-he, only, being
authorised may be seen by the above
to receive and grant discharges Tor the same.
BEVERLEY BLAIR.
Richmond, LIST Jan. 1880 73-2aw2w-wu
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ICoMMUNIcArEp
MARRIED. On Thursday 23d ut. by the Rev MIR Clark
GouLoM.s L. sNiTHEr Esq to Miss Many BRoAppus all Of
King & Queen -
"Freo loves the gt which God has given
To man alone beneath the Heaven.
IL is tho secret sympathy
The silvor-link, the sikon.tie,
Which heart TO heart and mind Q mind
In body and in soul combined"
In tho county, by the same gentleman Mir M.uo.
to Miss EMILY EUBLNk.
On h' ilth u, by the Rev. Mr.. Hatchet, WM WASH
roS ESQ oil Caroline to Mrs ANS VAss eldest
decai Abrahams, Esq. of King William.
On Thursday the 18Th ut at the White Sulphur Springs,
oy e rev. John Mcthenny, Lieut. LEVIN VI.
United States Navy, of Alfred H. Powell,
TO Miss VRGiSA AUGurIN daughter of James Caldwell Esq
tho former place. "
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-02-08

ENDUCATlON.-My fchool will be continued the
az ensuing year, at my residence 10 Hanover Co,in.
y, about % miles from Richmond, and 6 above Col
GOodalPs. My course of instruction will comprise
the Latin, French, and English Languages; Geoera.
ply, with The Of the Maps and Globe; a regular
course OF History with Chronology Arithmetic Mstbe
mates and the art of surveying; English Grammar and
English Composition.
My terms for board Tuition, Washing, Lodging. and
Fuel, are 500 the scholastic year Of ten months nv
schonl will Commence the Is of January 1881 and
terminate The 18th December. A vacation of louy
weeks will be given in the sumner
There will be an examination at the close of the
year The result OF which will be sent to the paren,s
and guardians OF children committed to my care Par
ucular attention will be paid the moral conduct of
my pupils, and good discipline maintained 10 school I
have been engaged in teaching for eight years past
and am uy sensible OF the great sponsibity which nv
profession imposes My residence is unusually al
thy aud remote from places of vice and Dissipation In
relation to my character aud qualifications am au-
hopisea 70 refer 10 the following gentlemen, viz:
Right Req. Richard Claiming Moore, d. ID. of
Richmond
REQ Utlidni armstrong, OF Richmond.
II. & f.. James, & Co. of do
Req. Wiiiidm Meade, ID d Of Frederick Counfv
Hdneuer. Dec 1929, HERMON DAVIS
Certificate of Bishop Moore.
Mr. II Davis was employed by BisLop 5f,ad, as
private tutor OF his children TOR upwards OF two years
and have every reason TO believe was approved by
him. L. therefore, can with pfoprsty recommend M
Davis to such parents may be Opposed TO emplov
him. RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE
letter addressed tonne, must he directed 10 Mont
Pelisr' Hanover county, Va. HERMON DAVIS.
Nov 23 57-wtf
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BOOKS AND STATIONARY.

NIB OBI /. SMITH the public.
"a q he has purchased from Collins Co. their entire
stock Of Books, Stationary &c in the city of Rich
mond. and that he will continue in the Store formerly
occupied by them He hopes that the facilities here
toore experienced by the friends and customers of
the establishment (which he thinks will not be dmin-
shed] will induce them TO continue their favors The
present stock is large and well assor.d and he is sure
that the most strenuous exertons of the house will BIO
used to increase its value and give general satisfaction.
JAM b 7?-6.-w6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-02-08

The population Of Upper Canada, in March, $780,
was 2ll 49, Increa'e during he year 1929 10 2s4.
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Eef virtue OF deed of trus executed to me by
y George VIM Crump. on the 2S h of November,
1926, and recorded in the Cierk's Office OF Cumber.
and County, to secure to Edmond Eggle and 9TH
rs certain debt therein mentioned, I shall, on tie
70 u u February next, at Cumberland Court House.
sell at public auction, the highest bidder forjcash
Two Nagfo Men, Tom and Watt, conveyed TO me by
the said Decd to sa-fy the balance of the debt afore-
said, and the cost Of executing this trust.
Jan. 25. Sl-wtds DANIEL A. WILSON
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NOTlCE.-The cO-psrnershp heretofore existing
~ under the firm OF JOHN POE & co. was dis
solved on The FIRST January. Those having claims a.
gsnst the late firm will please make payment JOHN
Poe, who is alone authorized ceive the same and
settle the affairs of the late concern
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Richmond, LIST Jan. 1880.
Tuscai0osG Cdunty ( October Term 1880
Thomas II. Boiling, plaintiff,

Richard Dennis, Sem, deferdantI
HT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that
the defendant is Don-resident Of this State. Il 10
therefore ordered by the Court that all proceedings 10
this cause, be stayed until the expiration Of six months
from the return OF the writ in this cause and that
ce be published for six weeks successfully, from and
after the first day Of January next in the Richmond
Enquirer, newspaper printed In the State OF Virginia.
requiring the defendant TO appear and make his legal
defence within he time limited as Aforesaid, or pre-
ceedings will b. had according to law, Sc.
copy-Teste, JOHN NJ. JENKINS,
Jan. Is. 76 -w6w - Clerk.
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private letter from Paris states that the Methodiss
have, OF all other religious denominations gained the
most by the Revolution Of July last Awaiting them
dy opened in Paris three chapels, with the following
inscription in French protestant worship with no sa-
larry from the State, entire gratis'
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MEMOIRS OF JEFFEKsON.

OF this important work the Weslmustsr Review
for the present month observes: " Our limits do no
Init OF doing justice TO the invaluable content. oil
these volume; but we most earnestly conmeud the IN
TO H. readers who have not yet perussd them ne
containing numerous and rich materials of authentic
history: approaching, almost all truly Important
questions. views sometimes new, most frequently just,
and always worthy of paiiea considerso as abound
ing in Indictments to moral courage aud political hon.
.sy: as confirming rational hopes OF the progress OF
knowledge and liberty: as elevaDg opinion of hui
man nature u. erson was undoubtedly the greatest
public beDefactor that has appeared in the nineteenth
century, whatever may be his station the hteen h.,
in which /, is difficult to sly that he second even
to Washington. London paper.
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JOHN POE. $

CASWELI. POE.
The busine,s will be continued by the undersigned
in all its branches and unremitied attention bestowed
30 as to ensure entire satisfaction to their friends aud
customers. JOHN POE & CO..
February ]. S4-2.w2w
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IL IL understood that Henry Ashton was yesterday
nominated by the President Maraha of the District
OF Columbia to supsrse EIDE Tench Rmgod.
|, is also nd-rstood that the nomns lion Of Thomas
Mussey, as Collector Of the port of New London in
Connecticut, in the place of the venerable Richard
Law, was yesterday rejected by the Senate, by very
close vote. MAT Int
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EARrHQU Montreal Gazette OF last
Monday says-"Yesterday morning. about six o'clock,
the very and unusual ofan earthquake
distinctly felt in all parts of the city, aud toeraby
smart Many attribute this event to volcanic origin,
and imagine that the appearance of extinct Volcano
which our mountain presents, proves that the is
not lar distan-others inclined TO the ellous
suppose that the comet towards the morning
in the N. N. f. has given this earth blow with its fe
ry tail during one Of its friskey movements.
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soe Niles Register, Vol 70, Page 36J &C. Pago5O
fIn article Of three columns,
o. 1921 combating this doctrine internal or direct taxation
M Gales concludes thus "Isstly
DO discharged for ere solicit Of Tint
change policy with his pan
drs hqzaton Of oeRy millions of dollars annually N his se6
dis Of surprise himself IL will certainly mako boe
people rub taken his essays their horn
book az wo perceive that gentlemen have done
u which al this be Tho
couragemen manufactures prohibiting imports support
Jog government by direct svsop and with great deofencoro
pondnnt o. the Register Dom with that nag bch noats in
cnoj call IN ships from them tho Chess-
prake that robest estuary all
r conhagfatOnconvert hardy
drawers Of waiothen proclaim tho every
citizen Of America But this will DO enough Build
the mouths Of all your dams
Aeghany the nature sod defes.
hor will Then may sssbsT with The possibility OF he ere
eftion non -trterooVyss nth al DsBoyH
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Courier des Flats Unis
Algerine civilization has been opened by a bal An
enchanting bal! ball with chandeliers aud
and lemonade, and ice creams served by eunuch On
the right may be leard the merry sound Of the vions;
on the left, cow rsaon carried 10 rabic the dog
bark in the street, the sacred stork upon mo-
arei; and the champagne flies up to the arabosque
ceiling. Z" God s Great ="
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-24
gTnpnI9E.

a EvyILL stand sie ensuing
NswFa~ w season, at the subscyib
sE5 sr's stable, on Mil Greek, and
sxAeSz.lE,, some other convenient place,
il BsrkeleY or jefferson county. SURPRISE
is a beautiful Scrrel, five feet four inches
high, only six years old, Of fine blood, and
was siredby Hal, remarkable for speed, beau
~, aad blsod; bsing by Hal, WAC was by
the imported horse Sir Harry, cut OF a we'll
bred Diomsd mare. His dam was get by the
imported horse Spread Eagle, cut OF Do
med mare. Surprise was bred by Mr.. John
Young, in Warwick county, Virginia, altao'
be has never been trained for the turf, his
blsad, form, activity, AID strength justify
the opinion that trial only was necessary 10
have insured bis success as racer.
The season will commence the 1st of April
and end the lst Of July. Terms: Twelve dol
lars the season, which may be discharged by
ten dollars paid any time within the season;
eight dollars the single leap, and twenty dol
lars for insurance. The secsnd staad, &c.
will be made known in due time.
LEVI HENSIIAW.
February II, 1s31-tf
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-24
ILAPAWlHgsYI3

vEvILL stand again at Clifton, the subssri-
w bcr's farm In Frederick county, four
miles frsm Battletown and eight from Charles
town He is new in iine order, and ready to
serve mares en- the following serns sl5 the
single leap, $50 the season, and $50 insurance,
to be paid when the marc 10 known TO be IN
(ssi. The season will terminate the LIST July.
LAFAYETTE is a remarkable horse, and, In
the estimation Of the best Judges, combines,
in dcgres that has rarely been surpassed, a
pedigree sf the pursst blsod and best cross
es with unusual size ssd stsutness, great sym
mstry of form, and especially excelling in
those essential racing points which denote
the greatest strength and action. He has
been moreover very distinguished racer ON
many we'll tried field.
RE is years cid, full l6 hands high, and
powerfully nada in proportisa to his height;
in color rich blood bay with blackless, ssd
no white except snail star on the right hind
foot. PEDlSREE.
LAFAynr1s was get by the celebrated Vir.
ginian. tho best son Of cid Sir Arcky); La
fayette's dam was also by Sir Afchy, lis
grand dam by the imported horse Sir Harry;
I grand dam by Chanticleer; { grand dam
by Meade's Old Celer; ggS grand dam by
Lees cid Marx Anthony; gggg granddaIn
By the imported horse Fhpilsp; { & 6 e g
grand dam b. old Mark Aa.heny; gggg g
grand dam by the old imported Jolly Ro-
ger out of the imported mare Mary Gray.
For his performances on the turf, ali &C
coust Of which would be too long for news,
paper publication, see American Turf Regis
ter, vol /, Nos Q, 10, IL, racing iaemeraa-
de, and for his pedigree. see also page SEQ.
DAVID Ii. ALLEN.
Clifton, March II, 1891.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-24

ELUBLIC SALE.--Will be sold, bypub-
Il lie sale, at the residence OF the suscri-
Der, adjoining Teter Myers, jr aud lster
Riner, near .Neunt Zien Church, on 1ueaay
the 29th inst. the following property, to vii:
Horses, Cows, Hogs und Sheep; farming
Utensils of every description, together wth
nHmbcr Of articles not necessary 10 partiai-
larize. Nine months credit viii be gwen "a
all svms over five dollars, upon giyiug bond
with approved security. Al the same tint
and place, viii rent for one or mere years
the Farm on which new live; il Is 10
good state of cultivation. GEO: EVANS.
March II, 1881
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-24

EEUBLIC SALE-Wil be sold. by pub
r lie auction, at the l,te residence of VII
Lem Horn, decd. in Writings Neck, on
Tuesday. tbs 29th inst. ali Of thp personal
property belonging to ssi4 deesa'sd, consist
ng Of valuable Work Horses, Bfood Mares
aud Colts, Mich Cows and Young Cattle,
Hogs and Sheep; Farming Implements ofali
kinds. such IS Ploughs. Harrows, Wheat
Fen, Cutting bsx, Read Wagon, Plantation
de-. Horse gears; Corn and Rye by the bush
81; Household snd KitcheR Furniture Of c.
very description, amons which are good Fea-
Their Beds, Bedding, Bedstcads, Tables,
Chairs, Bureau, Desk, &e. together with a
number of articles net necessary to particu-
larise Nine months credit will be given the
purchaser On all sums over five dollars, upon
giving bond with approved security; under
that sum, cash. Sale to begin early in the
day, and continue iresa day to day until all
is seld. DAVID CLINE, .fdmr.
March s, 1881.
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.Marsk II, 1881.

E9UBLlC SALE.-Wil be sold at public
il vendae, at the subscribers residence on
Tuscarsra Greek, one mile from Martinsbmg,
on .HSnday the 4tb Of .9pyii ncgt, the follow
ing property, to wit: Cows and Hogs; Farm
ing implements Of all kinds, such as ploughss
harrows, double shovel Pougbs, Wheat Fan,
Patent Cutting Bex, Cart, set Of Black
smiths Tools; quantity OF Bacon; two PAIR
OF gram ladders; quantity Of IL inch plank,
two Flax Brakes, Wheat and Rye in the
ground, with a variety Of Household & Kit
chen furniture. such as Bedsteads, Chairs,
Fables, Bureaus, Desk and Book case; one
Cupboard, one eight Gay Clock, three stoves
and pipe. two Weol Wheels, three Flax
Wheels, Ovens, Pots and Kettles. with
nuaber CT articles not aocessary to enume-
rate. Six months credit will be given upon
ali aums above FIVE dollars, the purchaser Civ
ing Bond with approved security, under thai
sam cash. Sale win commence early in tha
day. CHRISTIAN SILBER.
March 10. 1891.