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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-22

HNRUST SALE OF Landry virtue of Deed of
Trust executed by George Robertson (Pason) of the
county of Amelia TO the late Edmund HARRISON his le
gal representative the 9th day September, 1922 and
duly recorded in the Clerks Office of aforesaid county, for
certain purposes therein specified will be sold TO the high
parcel of Land, which the said George Robertson
Sides in the aforesaid county Of Amelia lying the river
Appomattox and half miles above the junction of
the said river and Flat Creek four miles below Genito;
containing by estimation $50 acres, less, with
suciency of wood land, dwelling house. and other out
houses, healthy and pleasant situation and agreeable
subscriber being the legal represens
tavc of the late Edmund Harrison, the Trustee will only
convey such title he the Trustee invested with tho
he believes il to be indisputable.
NATHANIEL HARRISON, Ex'or of
Dec. Is. f6i-tds1 Edmund Harrison, dec.
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81 AND FOR SALE will sell great bargain in my
- antation in King William County, containing about
hiteen hundred most Of which prime flat land inn
mediately on the Pamunky River This plantation Is
beautifully situated the dwelling house Commanding
view OF each shift; the buildings coinmodious with
every necessary house for farm well a family
The distance 70 Richmond % miesto Hanover Court
house miles--New Castle 7mes-and TO Hanover Town
nsilcsEach shift good for about fifteen hundred bush
els OF wheat and from eight hundred to thousand bar.
Tels OF corn This fall about I07 bushels Of wheat have
been seeded.The terms will be quite easy; only small
part will be required in hond. Application may be made
to Mrs. Lawrence Muse mysef-Posscsson may be had
on lst January next. JOHN ". HOOMES.
TaPpahonnock, Nov. 49, 55--w6w
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NEGROES 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 Of twelve months with interest from the date with APP
proved security about forty negroes Of the Estate of the
late Dabney Minor.Thcsc negroes considered
luabe any in Virginia; among them are tradcsnen
house servants &c. ALEXANDER GARRETT,
Dec 10, 1881. IuStJan. Executor.
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RIcumovD, Aug. OH, 1891,

KIcHaoND, Aug. 9th, 1881,
Slhave drawn up short report in which have Civ
en- opinions az to the various plans omPovement adapted
TO the valley ofJamcs river, and decided upon what tuk
best
have not gone into long arguments TO shew why
nal Is better adapted TO the peculiar location Of this valley
The simple fact that is that kind Of machine which In is
Is brought The capacity and understanding Of every
man in the community is ia my mind enough TO decide
the question.
As to the cost, have Gxed the maximum under good
management, and this VIII make permanent, excellent
work II the legislature choose make loss permanent
work. Of course the cost Of 1t will be considerably less.
have not touched upon, made any remarks as 70 the
improvement from polpt James river TO New 1yer.
!aii-road viii doubtbe the improvement which oush,
10 ~ sdeptsd and the FurvoyB nov Scng on will drssr
mine The best route probably.
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nor SALE, ON the premises, the highest bidder, on
called Roc whereon David r. Patterson deceased
resided in Nelson county. And aso the time and
place, irty-ve negroes, belonging to the said decedcn
and most of them very likely, together with the stock of
horses hogs, CATTLE plantation utensils and corn fodder
Sc on the estate This estate contains about five hun
dred and sixty acres, and lies in the fork of Rocksh
James rivera good crop of wheat has been seeded it,
and possession will be given immediatcy;-but having
been repeatedly advertised for SALE and lying the pub
lie road other description is deemed necessary this
tme than merely to remark that both the low grounds
and high land have been generally esteemed first rate.
The terms will be, for the land, credit of one, two three
and four years, from Christmas next, with Deed of Trust
on it, and satisfactory personal security for the several in
staments they fall DUE and the negroes part them for
cash. and the others, together with the stock and other
tcles credit until Christmas eighteen hundred and
thiry-wo with bond and approved security for
cecdng ten dollars, but for that and all UNDER cash
will be required This sale will take place. if bidders
tend and will be continued from day day until finished
REUBEN Ii. PATTESON,
Executor Of David II. Pateson, dec.
Nov. %, 1881. 5S--tds
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AM at the Central Hotel, nearly opposite the Eagle
IL Tavern, in Richmond, and am now entering on the
sale Of Blood StockFairield could not be got in sua
ton for my reception.
~ respect but few better opportunities will be offered
She Is large and commanding in every way Her history
can ee mad oy application to meIin day or two, shall
property know an individual who is making from to
ID thousand dollars per season, and Of he
ter than those that will Offer Stud business the best
business now done.-I constantly at the Hotel, and
would be glad to see all that may favor with CALL
think mares scarceand respecting studs there but
few of the first grade Il those that cstabshed
5utwe have them large and finely bred; they will Improve
che stock-Eclipse is here. His services may be had
at $75 the payable with $780, f paid before the
first day Feby next, which his season will COM
mence at Diamond Grove but should his services prove
Intellectual, additional charge will be made for his
vices at Diamond Grove. But few farms are equal to
good stud, and recommend the investment of money
good stock. JAS. ]. HARRISON.
N. Dec % 67-It
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n 1LERKS OF COURTS are respectfully informed that

RI
~ they can be supplied with Office Books of every
description, ruled and bound the particular
rabie manner and Of such materials render full
hsacuon The proper heading caption Of ruled
pattern, always furnished, that mistake take
place. when the arrives u, To prove sasfacto-
y to those at distance that their orders will be well
ecuted, the following statements of few gentlemen,
CLERKS o. Courts are hereby annexed.
"Mr Frederick A Mayo has furnished all the books Tex
cept one for my office Clerk of the Circuit Superior
Court OF Law and Chancery for Henrico County, and I
must do him the justice say that they arc well made
and of good paper and entirely to my satisfaction
"Richmond, Dec Id, 1881 J. ROBINSON"
Extract Of a letter from Baptist Esq fecke,iburg c.
H. Oct. 2Oth 1881, to f. n. .Mayo.-I much pleas
cd win the books Tor Office and in truth that they
are the best set have seem and the opinion
CURED In by the Court and Bar, and every person who
has seen them-The faithful in which you have
executes this job, will insure you my future ORDERS.
Extract Of letter from ". c. Kinney Esq, Staun-
ton, Sept. %, 1881, 10 f. a. 1fayo-'The books for my
office have at last arrived and well satisfied with
all, except the Common Law Execution Book, should
have preferred of larger paper and my old pattern oru
ling"
Extract Of letter from John Foster, Esq, W'ythe
G. H. Oct. 8, 1881, to +. II. Mayo" ann extreme
~ sorry at not having received the Books for my Office
before the sitting oil our Court as was compelled TO
an inferior order book Your books Of good paper
well bound wish you TO send me complete Record
for the Chanccry Court this book will make my
complete"
Extract Of letter from John ID. Christian Esq,
.fe,o Kent G. H. Sept. IL, 1881, to F. a. Mayo
hpo'e you nave an ORDER Tor the amount oil your
count am much pleased with the books sent for my
ohceas soon as practicable, forward me those for the
County Court"
Extract Of a letter from II. J. GambM, ESQ., Hari-
son6tng, Rockingham, Sept %, 1884, to f. Il. .hayo.
-"The books you sent me came safe TO hand, and in
good ortier-al of which am well pleased with. shall
want some more books for which shall send you
randum."
Extract of letter from s. n. NJ Leland, Esq Worth
tni6erldnd c. H. Sept. 26, 1881, to f. a. Mayo.sI
have received in good ORDER the books for the Superior
Court of Law OF Chancery Of this County, agreeable to
your account transmitted-I entirely satisfied with
the execution OF the booksthcr materials and style of
binding and ruling. Dec. 20, 1881. C66-3tl
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HHOTSPUR will stand the next season in the county of
n IL Glouceser.Seasont TO commence the first OF March,
and end the first of July. Particulars TO be made known
hereafter-Hotpurs horse Of the pures BLOOD and Of
the most approved Virginia racing stock.
Dec. % [67--w6w] JOHN ID. CHRISTIAN.
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d-NARNIERS. BANK or vi

NARMERS' BANK OF VIRGINIA.--The annual
meeting of the Stockholders, for the election of D-
recors of the Bank and Of the Offices Of Discount De-
post will be held Wednesday, the 4h day of January
next VIM. NEKERVIS, Cash.
Dec. 2. 6o-2awtd
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COMMISSIONS OF NAT TURNER.-'The Confess
" sions Of Nat Turner, the leader of the late Ins,r-
rection in Southampton, Virginia, as fully and vo-
UNFAIRLY made to Thomas r. Gray, in the prison where
he was confined, and acknowledged by him to be SUCH
when read before the Court OF Southampton, with the
certificate under seal Of the Court convened at Jerusalem,
November 9TH 1891 for his Trial. Also, authentic
count OF the whole Instruction. with lists of the whites
who murdered and Of the negroes brought before
the Court Of Southampton, and their sentence, &cPnce
25 cents each liberal discount by the hundred. For
sale by JNO. II. NASH Richmond.
Dec. 20. 66-G
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HNOR RENT.-The subscriber, intending to retire from
public life, offers for rent privately, for the term of
year. that desirable stand for Tavern private En-
terainment called Mill Grove, in the North Garden, AL
bemarle county, situated the Stanton and ScOttsvie
Turnpike Road and the junction of the Lynchburg
and Charlottesville Road with said Turnpike Road and
20 miles from Saunon 10 from Scotsville IL from Char
lottesvc, and about 20 from Lovingston.The dwelling
house is roomy and well arranged for entertainment the
stables very large and unusual number of outhouscs
calculated for every for such establishment
large icehouse will be filled with icea convenient,
COOL and unang spring in the yardThere is about
four five of good meadow land, from which is
pected good crop of hay year. and if is Desirable
the plantation attached the premises will also be rented
on which there is about fortyfive bushels OF wheat and
there is ground already falowed to make good crop of
part Of the Plantation is well taken with clover
Sometime in July next, a Manufacturing Mill, in about
$50 yards of the house, will be offered also for rentI
considered excellent stand for store and blacksmith
shop, sc. The aforesaid property in all probability, will
be rented from year year, for many years Those
who may be DESTROYS TO rent had better apply early and
see the property, and know the tcrms.-If the property
named except the milD is not rented before the 9Th Of
January next will be offered that day, TO the highest
bidder, on the premises, for rent.
ANN ID. MORRIS, Adm'x of
UiHidnt Morris, deed.
Mill Grove, Albemarle, Dec. H. 66-3t
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SITUATION WANTED.--A yousg gentleman who
- has had some experience teacher wishes 10
gage for the ensuing year In public private semi
nary, in private family He has been deemed quail
fed 10 instruct in the Greek Latin, and French languages
and pure Mathematics testimonials Of qualification
be produced.
Letters addressed to A. r. near Lndsay's Store Abe
marle Va will be attended 10. Information may also be
obtained by applying 10 benjamin Michie Esq ofRioh
mond. Dec. is, t54-2aw4O
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VINHIRTY-FIVE NEGROES.-On Thursday the 29th
inst, we will sell IN front of office 10 o'clock
80 likely negroes, consisting of men, women boys and
girls among which several boys suitable Tobac-
co Factory good blacksmith and good
man. They belong to gentleman who has declined
farming, and worth the attention Of persons wishing
buy for their own j. s s. COSBY s. CO.
Dec. 20. 66-H
NEGROES FOR HIRE.--On Monday, the I'd day OF
IN January, 1892 will be hired the house of Mr..
William p. Cecil, the main road leading from the
Bowling Green towards New Town. and about four miles
below COL Tods the said road all the slaves belonging
to the estate oCo Edmund Pendeton deceased consist
ing OF nearly hundred uncommonly likely men, wo-
men, boys and girls EDMUND PENDLETON,
Dec ~ t66-3tl Executor.
SLAVES FOR SALE.-On Thursday, the 4th Of
~ January next, at Surry Court house, will be sold for
cash. to the highest bidder between 80 and 40 Slaves in
families among them several house servants first
rate male cook On Thursday the 18th of the same month";
at Brunswick Courthouse, will be sold upon the
late John T. Bowdon.In of bad these sales
will take place the next fairday. JOHN III. COOKE,
Dec. Is. 6i-St" Exor of j. T. Bowdoin
SALE OF NEGROES, &c.-Will be sold on Thurs
- day the fifth day Of January next the Tavern of
John s. Cooke, in the county of Abemarc, 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, &c.
Ie'ns part of the negroes will be sold for cash,
remainder and the other articles, credit of twelve
months the purchaser giving bond with approve
VIM BROWN, ! Executors of
ALEX'R. BROWN, Jas. Henderson
Dec. 10, 1881. Cts
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HNOR SALE, Five valuable Lots in the Town of Farm
IL ville-three Of them adjoining Randolphs Ware
House-he other two the south eastern side of the
main street, fronting that street They will be divided
to suit purchasers.
Also all my reversionary and contingent interests
der the last will and testament of the late Mrs. MARTHA
Common, Of CAwsoN's, and the late Mrs. JUDITH
of BIZARRE.
For terms of sale of the FARMvILLE and BIZARRE
property apply to THos. A. MORTON, Esquire, of Farm
vile-and for the CAwsoN's property, to DIR. Ryland
Randolph, near City Point, Prince George county.
Also for sale, upwards of one hundred prime Virginia
born slaves reared land their parents aso) the subscr
bers estate, and accustomed to erdc discipline, under
oyerseers. They will be sold in families No bad
need apply, sale will be made any such charac-
ter If not privately sod they will be exposed sale
Richmond about the first of January.
All person. hereby warned not to deal with any of
the subscribers slaves without express permission in
writing, from himself the of such slave, spe-
cifying the article which he has for sale, which he
wishes to buy Prosecution will be instituted in all cases.
without respect 10 persons of Infringement Of this notice
All persons whatsoever also forbidden to hunt shoot
fish, the subscribers lands, to pass through the
cleared cultivated parts of the pain of poecu
ton for trespass. JOHN RAN DOLPH, of Roanoke.
Charlotte County, Nov. %, 1881. 59--t25D
* ALE OF NEGROES.-Wil be sold at Stoncy Point,
- Cumberland county, on the Both December next, TO
the highest bidder for cash, from fifteen twenty Negroes,
belonging to the estate of George N Skpwh, all young
and likely. VIM MURRAY,
Agent for Adm'x. and Guardian of the heirs
Nov 30. 5S-wtds
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Richmond City, Dec. 2, 1881. 59-tf

YUyHE wESTMORELAND SEMINARY.-The Sub
scrber feeling grateful for the patronage received
the past year. begs leave say the public that he has
consented 10 superntcnd another School his brick Dwell
ling near Westmoreland Court House, Virginia, for the
ensuing year Teachers of superior qualification will at
tend the different classes The School will open the LIST
February next, and end 18th December ensuing. Two
weeks vacation will be given to end the 3ls August On
the LIST September the School will reopen. Scholars
must be punctual in their attendance cannot be ex
Pccted that their desired progress satisfactorily be
taned unless steady dgent unrelentinc efforts be
practised by both Teachers Scholars The rules and
regulations of the School will be of the mildest and most
saiutary nature and it is hoped, that may have no
stmulant 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 as foito,cs:
Greek and Latin Languages will be taught for rs 90
Mathematics and Practical Surveying 20 90
Geography, with the use of Maps and English
Grammar Is 90
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic 10 90
No scholar will be taken for less than the scholastic
year OF 10 months and if absent deduction for either
board or tuition will be made My number Of boarders
must not exceed 80, unless early application be made fer
further preparations. An examination preceding the
cation in August will take place. which time the Patrons
OF the school together with all who choose respectful
iyinvitcd to aend.A Committee will be appointed TO
award presents which will provide suitable TO the occa-
SION the most deserving, for their progress and well do
ing. Books and Stationary will be furnished from my
65-6w STEPHEN d. PITTS,
Postmaster, Westmoreand G. H. Va. Dec. III, 1891.
~ % bctVc'S NUN ana w arus Uust NC 1u~
dressed to me rs soon as possible order that may know
II further preparations be necessary. S ID p
NE X. JOHN @. NELSON will teach school at my
FM house the ensuing year. .Ie will teach the Greek
Latin and English Languages. The school will commence
ON The third Monday in January, 1892, and terminate
the second Friday in December following. There wiHbe
avacahon OF ono month in the summer commencing on
INC second Friday in JuncI will accommodate ten or
twelve boys with board washing and lodging for $50 each
The price Of tuition will be $50 per scholar One half Of
the board and tuition fees will be required at the end Of
each sesson-Verdon y o., Hanover, is my address.
Eov d. 56-wet JOHN n. NOEL.
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YUyHE EAGLE HOTEL.-The undersigned has taken

HNHE EAGLE HOTEL.--The undersigned has taken
H this Hotel The convenience of locality, with its
extensive accommodations not surpassed by any ia
in the United States. Professions of attempts
please common that it is useless TO make them.
The Proprietor has taken this establishment short
notice. (ony two days previous the meeting of the Lc
gisature) that he may have opportunity manifest
ing carly as he would wish, his desire to please.
generous public will excuse, in the beginning, the
tempt of much accustomed the detail of such
concern The Proprietor gives solemn that
pains expense shall be spared to elicit appreciation and
bring custom The liquors shall be the best the country
affords, and table conform-Boardcrs are requested
and every effort made for their suitable entertainment
The undersigned would be particularly indebted to his
friends in Richmond for such cusom.A separate table
will be prepared for members of the Legislature.
ALEXANDER l.. Bolts.
Richmond City, Dec. 2, 1881. 59-f
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TUNHE celebrated SIR CHARLES will stand the
n next season at the stable Of my son George w
Johnson, and under his immediate management, within
mile OF Moody's Tavern, in the county Of Chester
field, about 20 miles from Richmond and Petersburg
Terms, Sc, hereafter. w II. JOHNSON.
Chcsterfield, Dec. 3. 1921. Gift
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nANK OF vIRGINIA.-Thc annual meeting Of

- 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,is desired the
subject of establishing Office Of Discount and Depose
in kenawha county, authorized by act OF the last Cen
eral Assembly, is to be submitted and decided.
December 8, 1881. a. ROBINSON, Jr. Cashier.
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"A GENTLEMAN residing above Richmond in
IA healthy neghborhood wishes TO employ Female
Teacher icT The ensuing year Inquire Of the Editors of
III, paper Nov. 4. SI---M
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NEGROES FOR SALE-Will be sold to the highest
bidder, on Monday the 26th of December inst, if
fair If not the next fair day thereafter credit twelve
months, between 80 and 40 negroes, consisting of men,
women boys and girls, at the Farmers Hotel in the
OF Manchester-Bond, with approved security, will be
quired, EDWD. o. FRIEND.
Dec. 2. 5Q--if
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

a TEACHER WANTED-Thc Trustees ofthc AGA
IA deny In Woodstock, Shenandoah county, Virginia
are anxious obtain teacher to take charge Of tho
deny about the Ist Of April next teacher who is also
minister Of the Gospel would be preferred The teacher
must be competent TO teach the Latin and Greek Lam
guages Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, and the usual
branches Of an English education None need apply UNI
less they well qualified.
Application may be made to the undersigned, or either
o. them; and letters addressed TO them will with inn
mediate attention JOS. H. SAMUELs,
ROBERT TURNER,
JAMES ALLEN,
PHILIP MILLER,
Dec. ~. T67--w4w1 PHILIP WILLIAMS, Jr.
II EIGHS REPORTS-VoL. II.--Just published
IL Reports Of in the Court of Appeals Of Virgil
mia, from February, 1880 March, 1881 and IN the &C.
neral Court, at June and November Terms, ls3o-By
Benz Watkins Leigh.-Price SS.Copies may be had at
the Capitol of VIM. H. Richardson, Librarian of the
Sate-Also, Gmers Reports complete SETS separate
volumes, Except the 6t) of Randophs Reports; the
large and small Map, of Virginia Journal Va Convon-
ton lIIS-6 and 1888; Journals Of the Senate, i77S9
and 1855 to $780, and Of the House Delegates fro,
i716 to 1870 inclusive. Dec %, 1881. [67-3wl
YUNHE undersigned, having, sometime in the sum
- mer OF 1922 authorised (by power of Attorney }
Ira bite and BENJAMIN Marshall the County of Caro-
line and State OF Virginia, to survey and divide equally
FFee Tracts Of Land in the county of Randolph and State
aforesaid Whereas they the said White and Marshall
having acted either legally Justly in division of said
attorneys and do hereby caution the public against pur-
chasing all or any part Of said lands OF both either
men, as they have no interest claim whatever in said
iands JOHN p WALDEN
For the Heirs of VIM. Walden, dec.
Dec. 22 67-2aw2w-
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RICANOvD, IzRGLvI9 THLRSDgY; DECEMBEH az 1881

MASH SALE OF VALUABLE NEGROEs-Will
~ be sold for cash, at King William Court house, on
Monday the goth inst that being day. or negroes,
belonging to the estate of George Dabney Decd all of
whom are very likely about 20 years Of age except
one that first rate female cook and washer and would
be disposed OF privately by Is. f. Dabney, the Eagle
Hotel. G. H. DABNEY
Is. +. DABNEY,
Dec. TO- T63-w2t&2tl Errors Geo Doboev dee
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V0tWo JACkS FOX SALE:-One Of them is Trum-
peter, well known in this and the adjacent counties,
not only for his sze but also for the size and
value OF his mule he has stood several and
be recommended lgettcr The other is only
three years od-gottcn by Trumpeter-aso very large
and promising Two Jcnnies, of the stock also for
sale Communications addressed to this subject
Percivals Office, Virginia, will be attended to.
ALEX'R. BRODNAX.
Brunswick Co., Dec. g. 1881.