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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-17

NOR SALE, on the premises, the highest bidder on
n thursday the 29h day of December next, the Estate
called RocKFIsH, wheroon David r. Patterson deceased
resided in Nelson county And also same time and
place. thrty-ve negroes belonging the said decedent
and most OF them very likely, together with the stock of
horses, hogs, CATTLE plantation utensils and corn fodder,
&c on the estate This estate contains about five hun
dred and sixty acres and lies in the fork of Rocksh and
James vera good crop of wheat has been seeded on it,
and possession will be given mmcdiaely;-but having
been repeatedly advertised for SALE and lying the pub
lie road no other description deemed necessary at this
time than merely to remark that both the low grounds
and high land have been generally esteemed first rate
Inc terms Will be, for the land credit of one wo three
ana our years. from Christmas next, with Deed of rust
on It, and satisfactory personal security for the several
samen as they fall DUE and the part them for
cash. and the others together with the stock other
nces on credit until Christmas, eighteen hundred and
thrtytwo, with bond and approved security
ceeding 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 X. Pattcson, dec
Nov. %, 1881. 5S-tds
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a ILLUSTRATORS SALE.-Thc Subscriber as
IA administrator of Isaac Oliver Esq. dec, will sell by
public auction, to the highest bidder, Monday the 10Th
day OF December next G fair not otherwise the first fair
day aitc at the farm lately occupied ny Mr. Oliver in the
county of Hanover, all his Household and Kitchen Furn
ture and the entire stock of Horses Hogs Sheep and Cat
tie and the OF Corn and Fodder made upon the estate
this year. together with the Farming Utensils OF every kind
And on Thursday, the 22d day of the month"; the
farm owned by Mr. Oliver, in the same county, called
and the crop of Corn and Fodder there this year.
gether with the Farming Utensils of every kind Terms:
For all sums of Ten Dollars and under, cashor all
above Ten Dollars, credit of six months will be allowed.
All persons having claims against the estate, request
ed to present hem duly authenticated, for paymen and
all those indebted to the estate hereby required make
immediate payment the subscriber wishes settle his
account EDWIN SHELTON,
administrator of Isaac Olirer, deceased.
Oct. II. I5-tds
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I'D UMFoRD ACADEMY.--The first session of the
u n ensuing year will commence in this institution on
Monday the 10th January and terminate the 18th June
In the classical department. the Crock Roman authors
VIII be taught which recommended by the University
OF Virginia, preparatory for admission into that
Institution Students however, who design entering other
Colleges can receive such instruction will comport with
their future arrangcmens-The English and Mathema-
cal department. will continue TO be conducted by Mr. Thos
Mcmahon, gentleman prc-emnenuy distinguished for
the extent and variety of his Mathematical requirements
ana whose zeal fidelity and ability in the discharge of his
duties have been manifested by the evident Improvement
OF his pupils during the late session. To enumerae the
various branches of Mathematics taught in this Semi
nary, would appear osentatous LET il suffice to say that
the necessity OF College in that department of
science Is entirely superseded. Mr. James Ryan of New
ork the well-known and learned Editor Of Legcndrcs
Geometry, Gibson's Surveying the Mathematical Diary
and author OF the dcrenda and Integral Calculus rgor
ousy examined by Mr. McMahon and he has certified in
tho most unqualified manner that he is profound Mathe
matician MI KS certificate is in the possession Of the
subscnbcr--Ierms, Board Washing, and Tuition leach
boader finding his own bed, bedding, towels candles,
Sc $50 per session Of five months, payable in advance
Tuition alone, SO per session, payable also in advance
Students (whether borders day scholar who enter
at any time previous TO the 9Th February are liable to the
expencc Of whole session. WM. IIAWKESWORTH
hing William, Dec O. 60--wdThJan
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a NOR SALE OR TRADE.-Having turned my atten-
ton to other pursuits offer my fine blood Stallion,
called Murdoch beautiful bay l6 hands high, maj este
appearance, only years old He sired by the
celebrated Sir Charles whose reputation stands high
than any horse in America His dam full blooded
Bedford mare, akin TO old Bear and old Medley
unexamplcd value whose proncgy has commanded more
money than any other that have known, except
Mr.. VIM II. Johnson's old Reality and under present
circumstances they bid fair TO vie with her Several of
years of age.The half OF Murdoch sold for 5000 the
fall he three years of age The sister of Murdoch
which brought the renown, year old iiy, called
Trifc sold few days ago for sSJlOO, and have been
told that s 1000 offered for her Murdochs dam
owned and rode constantly for several years. by
a Sheriff of county, who weighed at least two hum
drcd weight without sustaining the least injury;
10 years old before she put horse and is still
alive, having had nine ten colts and is still breeding.
mention this for the purpose of showing their durability,
not only the turi, Mr. VIM. r. Johnson's certificate
will show below but in the essential employment,
the cultivation the farm in the stage the troop In fact
such stock of horses strong bulwark in republic
Murochs progeny bid fair TO do honor his progentor,
from their present appearances being large of fine action
color sc. have three of his colts, years old
spring, and year old spring, of Sir Charles
of firsr blood only raise TO sell trade the
"A letter addressed TO the subscriber living Ches
fcricld Court house, will receive attention.
CHARLES C. GRAVES.
have known Capt Charles c. Graves hose Murdoch,
by Sir Charles ever since he colt-have seen him
several in good credit but him start
for race when considered him in good order, but
which was New Market the fall after he years old
when he made excellent rum and won the Sweepstakes
two mile heats at four heats, beating my horse Medley
and Col. Wynne's horse Merlin Given under my hand
this LIST day of Oct. 1880. w. II. JOHNSON.
Dec. II. 65-tf
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RHR. JOHN G. NELSON will teach school at my
I'VE. house the ensuing year. He 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 will be
vacation of one month in the summer, commencing
the second Friday in June.-I 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 the end
each session.-Verdon p o., Hanover is my address
Nov. %. 56-wSt JOHN II. NOEL.
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LAND AND NEGROES FOR SALE.


PURSUANT 10 the last will and testament of James
"a Walker, decd. and decree of the County Court OF
Buckingham will be sold the premises, to the highest
bidder Monday the Goth December next, the tract
land belonging to the estate of the late Col James Walker
decd, containing about 1900 This land is situated
on the waters of Fish Pond and Holiday Creeks-most Of
which is standing in woodsfve six hundred acres of
good high land for tobacco, the balance good grain land
excellent flats in fine state for tohacco with a 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 one two, and perhaps three years The
groes very likely and valuable; they will be sold
credit of IL months, together with the crop of all kinds,
stock, household andkchen furniture plantation TOOLS
the purchasers giving bond with approved security. Any
person wishing TO view the premises will apply the
subscriber, who lives convenient, and will show the same
at any time. JOEL WATKINS,
Nov i. lj0--tf1 EX or. of Jas. w alker decd.
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FHNHE OAKRIDGE FEMALE SCHOOL, will be con-
N hnued the ensuing year, under the instruction of
Miss E. Jones, whose system of teaching is the most
modern and approved plan The School will open
18th January next and close 18th December following
with vacation OF one month during the summer In this
School the usual on instruction is pursued for afford
ing the best female English education including the rudi-
ments of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, and Rhetoric
Miss j. will also teach plain needle-wor Ten or twelve
boarders will be received at Oardge 800 each incud-
ing all expenses payable half yearly II desirable that
of the boardes furnish their bed and bedding and
in such cases, S. will be deducted.
Nov. 30 t5S-Iml WILSON ALLEN
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l ADVERTISEMENTS

A DNERTlSEMENT.-Toth the surviving Officers and
IA Soldiers of the Revolution, and the legal Heirs and
Representatives of the decd:-The subscriber supposed
be the last surviving Colonel the Revolution but
ttco has been for several years past and still frequently
appealed TO from various quarters niormaon testimony
and advice on revolutionary rank and serycesinsomuch
that the postage of such applications has become
burhensome. He has therefore determined to take his
stand this winter Washington for the purpose of receiv-
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 TO be just
and preventing the imposition of those the public he
believes TO be otherwise. For his time trouble and ac
,aL expenses, he will require reasonable remuneration
IN proportion TO the claims received and also in proportion
to the conditions of those receiving. He requires and
will receive nothing from the extreme needy--par
hcuarly OF widows orphans neither in de-
pending entirely his testimony. The Tepu-
ed hard-grndngs oil persons, calling themselves agents.
on those war-won veterans and their heirs whether
true or dlscJ II - well known, have operated much TO
the prejudice and injury 81 the best of these claims
"A general agency therefore, founded the above prin-
plies and the most cndearng brothery affections that
were formed among men, II is hoped, will have happy
rcdceUng influence the merits OF the
memories of tic deceased of those heroes their descend
ants and all their Just claims; aud the subscriber this
head bcgs leave in humble and thankful Difference the
able and kind endeavos of others here to add the happy
apnsoaton Of the fact that he has cleared up diff
cues and doubts that have existed among the de.sh
branches OF the State and General Governments, and
abshed thereby several leading principles, important TO
those claims the recorded evidences and proceedings
some of his will testify. gyThose able TO pay
postage, will be so good TO do Those who are not
arc douby solicited communicate freely, and the
scricr will look with inherited eyes, to different
from themselves and the public Treasury, for reimburse
ment. 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 or three insertions
in heir papers. John NICHOLAS.
Dec. 8. Late Colonel X. n.
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obedience to a Decree of Hanover County Court,
pronounced the 9th day of October last in a GER
tain suit in the said Court between Sarah Crensaw and
others Plaintiffs against Hamilton A. Crenshaw and Others
Defendansthe Commissioners appointed by the said De-
WILL On the 10th day of January next sell upon the
premises, Tract of land beloneng the Heirs of Joel
Crenshaw, dec, lying both sides of Cedar Creek and
adjoining the lands of Joseph Vaughan Henry Pollard
and othersand supposed contain about eighty acres
And the next day, they win sell upon premises
other Tract of Land belonging TO the said estate
ing hundred and fifty It adons the lands OF
Col. VIM L. White and others.-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
curity and Deed OF Trust land secure the nav
ment. THE COMMISSIONERS.
Dec. H. 65-tds
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SITUATION WANTED.-A youag gentleman who
~ has had some experience as teacher wisheso en-
gage for the ensuing year in public private semi
nary, or in private family He has been deemed quail
lied TO instruct in the Greek Latin and French languages
and pure Mathematics of qualification can
be produced.
Letters addressed to A. b. Indsay's Store, Abe
marie, Va, will be attended to. Information may also be
obtained by applying TO Benam f. Michie Esq of Rich
mond. Dec. 10. T6i-2aw1t1
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NOR SALE,-That we-known Establishments the
IL Swan Tavern, in the town of York, formerly occu-
pied oy Lawrence Gibbons, and aterly by Matthew Wills
dec d. Its advantageous situation is prc-eminent as "A
Public House: being spacious building good con-
diuon, Immediately opposite the Court house, with all
the necessary offices. Also, large stable and lot This
tenement will be sold privately, advantageous terms
to applicants desiring to purchase Should it be dis
posed oil before York December court day. it will then be
sold publicly on the premises Terms made known on the
day OF sale WILLIAM NELSON
Dec. ~. 6l-tlSD
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5000 Dollars.

"ILL be set up at public auction Tuesday the
w 18th January next on the premises, at six thou
sand dollars 1865 IL of land lying in the upper
end OF Mecklenburg county, Va, about half of which is
yet to clcara large proportion of which fine tobacco
land and the cleared is still valuable well adapted to
the wheat crop, and lies within less than three miles of
two manufacturing Mills, Staunton River. There is
sowed on the plantation about 10 bushels of wheat the
proceeds OF which the purchaser would be entitled to- and
about 80 bushels sowed which he would receive
The improvements valuable and the situation heal
thy one. Those who might wish purchase, must view
and Judge for themselves would say that as vaua-
BILE an Estate any of its size in this section of country
and know of none susceptible of improvement There
is also Cotton Gin fixed, the toll of which has been
more than sufficient for family use; and attached to that
small Thrcshing Machine. Half of the purchase money
to be paid by the middle of April next-;he payment for
the balance would be made accommodating the purcha
SER Possession will be given by the first of May next
oil the dwelling house, Sci but the purchaser would have
the privilege oil making any preparation for crop that he
might think necessary The public assured that this
sale will take place. if but bid made on the price
above fixed Bond and approved security be given
by the purchaser, and Deed of Trust pay
ment, if required w. BOYD
If the weather permits, good part of the land intended
for the next crop of Corn will be faowed up by the day
OF sale. Dec. IL, 1881. [65-w4w*1 w. b.
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pOANOKE NAVIGATION COMPANY.-A divi-
Il U dend of 81 per cent, has been declared on the
capital stock of the Roanoke Navigation Company paya-
bic by the Treasurer, demand.-When application for
payment is made by agent it must be accompanied by
power OF attorney, atested by subscribing witness, and
acknowledged provca before Judge Justice of the
Peace. a. JOINER, Treasurer.
Dec 10. 64-3t
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TENHE EAGLE HOTEL-The undersigned has taken
~ this Hotel The convenience ofts locality, with its
extensive accommodations, surpassed by any ia
vern in the United States. Professions of attempts to
please common, that it is useless to make them
The Proprietor has taken this establishment short
notice. only two days previous to the meeting of the Lee
gsature that he may not have opportunity of manifest
ing as early as he would wish, his desire please.
generous public will excuse in the beginning, the
tempt OF one not much accustomed to the detail of such
concern The Proprietor gives solemn that
pains expense shall be spared TO elicit appreciation
bring custom The liquors shall be the best the country
affords, and table to contorm-Boarders are requested
and every effort made for their suitable entertainment
The undersigned would be particularly indebted to his
friends in Richmond for such customA separate table
will be prepared for members of the Legislature
ALEXANDER l.. Bolts
Richmond City, Dec. g 1881 5g-tf
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HDURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by Ricb'd
Il X. Jones and wife, and of record in the Clerks Of
cc OF Amelia, to the payment Of certain sums of
money, due TO William II. johnson, John II. Walk and
others, shall proceed to SELL for cash, at Amelia Court
house. on the 22d day OF December next being Amelia
day. one certain tract of Land containing 305
more or less and adjoining the lands of John Bland David
Mabin and others; also, negro woman, named Caro-
ine-The title to the above property is considered good
but acting as Trustee, shall only convey such title as is
vested in VIM. L. EGGLESTON Trustee
Nov. 20. re al,
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HINARMERS' BANK OF VIRGINIA.-The annual
n meeting of the Stockholders, for the election of Di
ccors of the Bank and of the Offices of Discount and De-
pos will be held on Wednesday, the 4th day of January
next VIM. NEKERVIS, CASH
Dec. 2. 59-2awtd
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KNlSS ANN f. TAYLOR will continue her School at
lV4 myhouse the ensuing year, commencngon the 10th
day of january, and terminating the second Friday in
December following with vacation of one month in Sum
mer In this School will be taught photography Read
ing, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography,
and History, plain Needlework and Theorcm Painting.
The price OF tuition will be SIS, except painting which
will be an addition of So The price of board will he $50
for the scholastic year of 10 months; boaders furnishing
their own beds and bcding addition of So iffurns-
ed them by the subscriber My Post Office is Politics.
vile, Louisa county. Persons wishing encourage this
School, would do well to make early application as the
School will be limited. JOHN J.. COLLINS
Oct. %. 1O-wIOt
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-Will be sold, at
public auction, on Monday the 10Th December next,
at Southampton courthouse, tit being day) the tract
OF Land belonging to the heirs of Thomas ID. Price dec
containing 1896 acres, lying Nottoway river in the
county oil Southampton two miles below the house
adjoining the lands of Col James Trezvan al Thos
Ridley about one-hird of which is cleared and in fine
and considered superior TO any land in the countyThe
above land will be sold credit of one two and three
om the nGoccassg giving bond with approved security.
.I.c i'll
any person wishing to purchase ~ " IN
SAM'L III. GOODE,)
Nov. %. w b. PRICE, Lcratees
56-2awts f. A. PRICE
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~ EGROES FOR SALE-Will be sold to the highest
Y bidder, Monday the 26th of December inst, if
fair fno the next fair day thereafter credit twelve
months between 30 and 40 negroes consisting of men,
women boys and girls at the Farmers Hotel in the
of ManchcsterBond, with approved security, will be
qurcd, EDWD. o. FRIEND.
Dec. 2. eff
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HNHE celebrated SIR CHARLES will stand the
- next season at the stable of my George w
Johnson and under his immediate management, within
one mile oil Moodys Tavern in the county of Chester
field, about 20 miles from Richmond and Petersburg
Terms, &C., hereafter. W. r. JOHNSON
Chesterfield, Dec. s, 1881. Gift
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VAAhITTAABLE STOCK, HOUSEHOLD FURNI.

VALUABLE STOCK, HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
IUkE, &e for salo.-At the Wigwam, in the coun-
~ oil Amelia, the residence of the late William B. Giles
VIII be Sold public auction, the goth day of Deem
oer the Household and Kitchen Furniture belonging
ms hs'ate with the stock OF Cattle and Sheep the plan
taon Amongst other things there will be for sale very
line pair oil Carriage Horses, uncommonly powerful and
remarkably well broke. The terms of the sale will be-
cash Tor all sums OF twenty dollars and under, and
months credit for all sums twenty dollars bonds be-
ing gwen with approved security. At the
place. there VIII be offered for hire, rstrate Carriage
hrstrate Seamstresses good Dnng-room Servant, and
good Chamber-maid THOMAS T. GILES
Executor of William B. Giles, dec
Wgwam, Nov. 2S, 1881. 59-tds
n b. If the day should be unfair, the sale hiring
VIII take place on the first fair day thereafter. T. T. G.
THE Petersburg Intellgencer will please copy the
above, and send their account TO T. 7. G.
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81 NEUTRAL HOTEL-Thc subscribers have associat-
~ edthemselves under the firm of Puck EFT s. BALL
and will keep the above establishment which has been so
improved and added to, enable them accommodate
their friends and acquainances in and style as
10 comfort and convenience, equal at least any this
city, and on terms moderate and reasonable as pro-
Int and the Richmond market will aord-al they ask is
fair trial, and fair share of encouragement, they
men lear not giving satisfaction to public Their
bar table, and stable, well lodging shall not be sur
passed-A few boarders by the month"; quarter or
year. not only desirable but wished for by the pubcs
obodient servants. ISHAM PUCKETT,
THOMAS BALL.
Richmond, Dec. 9th 1911. GIFT
" The Petersburg Inteigencer will insert the above
four tines and send their account to this office for coec
ton.
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a GENTLEMAN residing above Richmond, in a
"a healthy neighborhood wishes TO employ a Female
Teacher for the ensuing year Inquire Of the Editors OF
this paper. Nov. 4. 5l-G
TH7WO JACKS FOR SALE:--One of them is Trum-
n peter, well known in this and the ad accent counties,
not only for his unusual size but also for the size and
value of his mules he has stood several seasons and can
De recommended ioa-geter. The other is only
three years old-gottcn by Trumpeer-aso very large
and promising. Two Jennics, of the stock also for
sale. Communications addressed 10 this subject to
Perciva's Post-oiice, Virginia will be attended 10.
ALEX'R. BRODNAX.
brunswick Co, Dec. 8, 1881 2aw3wS
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A BLE-BODIED HANDS WANTED The subscri-
IN Der wishes to hire for the year. a numebr
bodied hands, to work the Petersburg Rail- Road;
'h"ral prices will be given, and raid
~. Dec. 10. [6i-T&T III JAMES MALONE.