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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-30
NOTICE.

~" Having been for several years in posses
sion of n concern in Mr., NATHAN SnrPPEnD's Ps!snt,
for making and vending his Ointment, known hy the
nam OF Br. " Jalkius Patent Specific O'ntmeat =
aud said Nathan Shepherd having obtained ANEW pat
ert thereon, and 1 having likewise renewed with
~ Shepherd he same interest held before, u is
deemed sar, thai public notice be given Of the
circumstance. Having devoted much time and care
during the above period, in preparing and making tins
Ointment, and been Instrumental IN g'vnB 1t he gene
rs character il has sustained, with whatever improve
ncnt III al this time, it has received. present IL to
pubic attention. As heretofore, the gcnulnoness OF
the Ointment may be known By The laoe around the
ointment pot. thus:
Made and sold, rhOlesule aidreinl ner Frederick,
lid by C. HerSioaS, concerned IN the patent right !"
AprIi s. CHARLES nrk~iD NS.
For sale by WILLIAM SrAB!.ER.
June druggist, FaiJar Street
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NEW SERIES WWho Vl1aaNUo ASA
This Day Received.

IN sale by WIN. u. MORRISON, Olney's School
" Geography and Atlas, 9TH edition
Fessenden's New American Gardener, 5tff edition
Iienshaw's Communicant's Guide
Tales Of Travels in the North Of Europe
Do do in Central Africa
DO do west ofthe Mississippi, with numer-
engrayngs, by Solomon Bell, late Keeper of the
Travelling library, Province House Court, BOSTON,
these volumes the first of series which are in.
tended to supply to the children Of the United States
entertaining abstract If the most popular books Of
Travels Which, have lately appeared.
WV. NJ ~ has also on sale,
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We, the undersigned, from own personal ohser.
walton Of the astonishing advancement OF some who
have prsctised upon Mr Bristow's System, do cheer
fly recommend tito the public as one possessing real
end intrinsic merit. by which the most detective Wi
ter may be taught 10 wtte All easy and rapid hand IL
the course of Twelve Lessons
Robert Gi'mar, Meredith,
J Smith tioins, Edmund Dlier,
Jas. a. Buchanan, RDBt. IayiDr.
Peter ''oilntH, David huffman,
\. Alexander. ", ID. WIN. lorhan y Son,
Robert Daw sDn, Nm. ID. slckin.
B.llm1re JMnl 9.
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LAR SYSTEM OF
WRf'g IN C

kfOR THE EASY ATrAINNEST OF FREE. ExPEDITIoUs,
and permanent CUnRINr iAsD.
Mr.. BRISTOW, (of Regent Street, London. J
Having been engaged teaching the most respectable
families. merchant. clerks and Others in the cities of
Boston, Philadelphia. Baltimore, and New York, re-
specially announces his arrivalin ALExASpRIA where
he intends for limited period) to practice his ngen
and unerrng process Of Graduating all bad habits
of wiring III
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Fur freight.
Fur Freight,

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>sa GsIrist master carries ab'H! ~. ,'a u,s,
r-sdy flr the reception Of cargo anu "' 'a
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For amsteraam

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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

IN ERY-yIRorNiA.--At rules held in the
Clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chanesry, for Chesterfield county, the fifth day fSepcm-
Der, 1881:
Robert Haskins and Martha F his wife, Gate Martha
Archery ~. pitts.
against
John A. Archer. William W. Archer Peter F. Archer,
Mary Archer Louisa Archer John Jones' and Sarah r.
his wife, atc Sarah r. Archery and Cncinnatus jones'
berius jones' Tcemachus Jones, and Ulysses Jones'
FAINT children OF Elizabeth T. jones' decd Formerly Eliza
beth L. Archery by Lawson Nunnally, their guardian
adj Item, dcrdts
The defendant, John Jones and Sarah r. his wife, no,
having entered their appearances and given security
cording the of Assembly and the rules of this court
and appearing that they nst inhabitants this Com
monwcah: II ordered that the said defendants do ap-
pear here rules to be held for the said court i'm the
Clerks Office thereof the first Monday in january
next, and answer the bill of tho plaintiffs and that copy
this order be forthwith inserted in newspaper publish
ed in the city Of Richmond, for months
and another copy posted the front door OF the Court
of this county. A Copy--Tcstc.
LAWSON NUNNALLY, ID. c.
NOV. L. 5O-wSws
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

EEALIFAX LAND FOR SALE.-On Monday the
n 10Th December inst. Court day) shall sell 10 Tie
highest bidder, at the Court House. tract Of Land adj
JOINING the village recently purchased Of Richard Ed
minston, containing 322 IL acres, about one third OF
which IS in wood 30 flat land well drained finely
watcred-thcrc being many fine springs upon IT, and a
creek passing through IT, There il beautiful situation
convenient TO the Court House Spring which TO build.
This land comes up TO the main street Of the town. and is
very fertile. An unexpected and ummportant change Of
circumstances since purchased tie land, makes il nc
cessary That should sell, which am resolved TO do even
II at considerable sacrifice. Lawyers physicians mcr
chants and mechanics would do we'll TO attend this sale as
such property, thus located, is seldom in markcTcrrns
one-toh cashc balance in three equal annual install
mcnts ROBERT HURT.
Halifax County, Va Nov. 81, 1891 50-oaw1w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

IN CHANCERY.-At Court held for Buckingham
n county, the Sth day of October, 1927:
Creed Taylor, an infant, by his father, SC Pltf
against
Thomas I. Bouldn, cxo'r of David Ross decd Robert
X. Dabncy Geo. NJ Payne and W. l.. Fontanc ors of
David Ross Jr decd Dcfs.
James Scott, exor of John Leslie decd who was or
Of Robert Craig, deed, who for Daniel Call trustee
SC. Benjamin johnson and others creditors Of David
Ross, Jr. decd Pitts.
against
Walter J.. Fonaine and Geo NJ Payne ex'ors of David
Koss Jr dec a, aud others. Dcfs.
On motion to the court, and by consent Of parties il is
ordered that these be referred the Master Com
missioner to state and ascertain the several liens and in
cumbrances the real estate OF David Ross r deceased
TO settle the account Of the state the nature
and true character Of each claim against the estate of the
said David Ross r. deceased; whether due by bend bind
ing the heirs not and TO state any special matter rcqur
ed by any Of the parties to be stated doomed pertinent
by the Commissioner, and make report to the court.
Copy Testc, II. ELDRIDGE, Jr. ID. G.
The parties interested will please take notice that have
appointed Monday, the 9th day of February next to com
mence the accounts directed in the foregoing order at my
Office in Maysve, which day, at nine o'clock in the
morning. they are requested TO attend with their papers
and vouchers ready for examination aud settlement.
Dec. 10. 62-wSw %. GUERRANT, Com.
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Tin n -,
THOMAS TURNER,
PATRICK HAMILTON,
CHAS. BASKERVILLE,
GEO. ID. BASK ERVILL,
VIM. II. BASK ERVIIL.


NOrICE.--Alrcady my object in locating myself at
J. Fairfield Richmond, in the months of Dccem-
Der and January next has been made known and the in
tcntion of this notice is for the purpose of saying will be
ready TO receive all stock sent to my by the appoint
cd time. My will betIe market price of grain for
iced board Of servants sent in charge of the stock gratis:
moderate commission all sales, which will be varied
as circumstances may justify j shall make no public
sales May expect the patronage of the public, when
declare the interest of the community will be consulted in
tins measure, inasmucb il brings together the stock
sale and the convenency Of purchasers in knowing where
TO lind iE That it will improve the stock throughout the
country by its distribution, object much be desired;
and as proof OF it, good effect have only look the
" est, and there sec the rapid improvement made ia few
years from the public spirit in procuring best Stations
and Brood Mares Were say my views were disnter-
esed, should be uncandid; but when I say the public
interest is combined speak the truth And now as nv
quill has become ardy and the subject understood viii
decline any farther remark, with the hope that we shall
meet in Convention at Fairfield and fix the Tariff
JAMES j. HARRISON
r. S--Eclipsc will remain at Fairfield during my stay
at that Pace-whcrc invite public attention.-My text
is-measures and not men. j. j. H.
oct TO- fS-wtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

AND FOR SALE.-Intending shortly to move to my
Ia plantation on the Matapony river, am disposed TO
sell that on which now reside long credit to
change il for negroes land the York river The
now offered contains GOT acres, lies within half mile of
the Pamunky river at the Ppingrec, and in ncighbor-
hood inferior to none known to the subscriber in the
country There aboutty OF rstras meadow land
on the tract and the high land of good quality and pc
cuay well adapted to the production Of clover and wheat
and has abundant supply of excellent mar The farm
ing and t-houses Including very large barn and vau
able machine houses with stationary wheat machne)
all in good oer and well located for agricultural purpo
scs-Thc orchards sufficiently large and consist Of
variety OF excellent fruit trees. The dwelling house is
somewhat ont OF repair, but is situated healthy emil
nencc, susceptible of the highest embellishments
mands very extensive prospect extending large por-
tons OF the counties Of Hanover and New Kent. Pos
session OF this land will be given at any time within a
month after it may be old the purchaser making
sonabe allowance for the growing crops and desirable
he can he amply supplied with stock and plantation
ss on the land. p AYLETT
Belmont, King w m. Co. Nov. Is. 55-wlw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

against
George A. Wyc and Mary V. wylic i'm their own
rights, and as admir- and adm Of Hugh vile decd Ro-
bert Hurt, Allen S. Wylic, Philemon w Wylhe, VIM.
James Hall, and admir- of Elizabeth Hail. and Mary
III. Wyllie. 49,. Deils
This cause this day to be heard tho bill
swerso OF the defendants Hurt, Mary H. Wyllc, Geo. A.
Wyllie, Allen s. wyie, Mary V. wyllc and Philemon
w. Wylic, (Which answer of the said Allen s. Wylhc
this day flcd the decree ns the defendants Will
liam Allen and wife, and Mitchell Hail. which appear to
have been duly served, and exhibits; and was argued by
counsel consideration whereof the doth take the
bill for confessed, TO the said Allen and wife, and Hail.
and doth audge order and decree that of the commits
sioners OF the court do take account between the plain
tffS and defendants TO ascertain what portion of tho
properly chargcablc the defendants A. Wyl-
lie and Mary " Wyc, respectively, in their individual
characters also what portion of the same accounts FRO
pcrly chargeabe TO the estate of the said Hugh willie
dec d. that he ascertain whether the defendant Hurt has
administered the whole estate of the said Hugh Wyllic
decd and not, how much thereof his hands
to be administered that he also what portion
charScabc 10 the estate of the said Hugh Wyllie doc
shall be paid by the said Mary V. Wylc and the rb,-
tees of the said Hugh ylic decd taking consiIera-
ton the proper distribution between those who drew their
support from the estate and those who drew support
to make up the whole account upon principles equi-
y and justice, and that he report the TO the court
with any matter specially stated deemed pertinent by
himself required TO be stated by any of parties
Copy.-Tcstc, WIN. HOLT, ID. c.
HALIFAX COUNTY, Oct H. 1881:
The parties Interested in the i'm the above suit
directed TO be taken, hereby notified that have ap-
pointed Monday the Sth January the residence
Mary " Wyhc, for that purpose, when and where they
VIII please attend with thoir papers and vouchers ready
settlement. THOMAS EASLEY, Commissioner.
Oct. 81. 47-wSws
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

IN Observation-Disclosures county, Oct. Court,
u 1881:
Howell L. Jefrres, Pitt
against
John S. Jefries, admir- of Sarah F. Bugg, and in his
right Swcpson Jcfrics Achilles Jefries, Brackott
Barnes, the children of Jane Barnes Decd whose
arc unknown, William Burnett, the children of arha Bur
nett, decd, whose names unknown, John Brown
Lucy his wife, Charles l.. Jcfcs Richard Jefias, John
winces, admir- of Thomas Burnett, decd Joseph Sctt
and Polly his wife Robert Reynolds and Martha his wife,
Sally Burnett Happy Burnett, Harriet Burnett, Mark A.
Burnett Dabncy Hill, and Isabella his wife John Burnett
Joseph Burnett Charles Smith, and Nancy his wife, and
Miles L. Crowder, De6s
The defendants, Swcpson Jcffries, Achilles JcfIrics,
Bracket Barnes the children of Jane Barnes, dec Will
liam Burnett the children of Martha Burnett doc d. John
Brown, and Lucy his wife, Charles l.. Jeffies Dabney
Ii John Burnett, Joseph Burnett and Charles Smith, and
Nancy his wife, not having entered their appearance
cordng the Act of Assembly and the Rules this Court
and it appearing the satisfaction of Court that they
not Inhabitants of this State motion of the plaintiff
by his AorneyI is ordered, that the defendants do ap
here the LIST day of January Court next and en-
ter their appearance, and the plaintiffs BILL an,
that copy of this order be in the news
papers printed in the of Petersburg city of Rich
mond for eight weeks successfully, and posted the
door of the Courthouse of said county.
A Copy-Teso, JOHN G. BAPTIST, Clerk.
NOV. L. bI-wSN
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

- October LIST, 1881.
NOTICE hereby given TO the poprictors of the Five
per cent Stock, created in pursuance Of Act of
Congress, passed the 18th day OF May 1920 that the
Certificates of the said Stock amounting in the whole 10
NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE THOU
SAND NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE
DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS, will he paid
on the second day OF January next ohe propetors there
o. or thclr legal representatives attorneys duly
tuted ON the presentation and surrender of the said Cer,i
Gates at the Treasury, or at the Loan Office where the
same may stand credited.
Notice - further given, that transfer Of the Ccrtii-
Gates of said Stock, from the books othe Treasury or anv
Loan Office will be allowed after the LIST day of December
next.
And ALSO that the interest all the Certificates of the
said Stock will and determine the dav of Jan-
arynext LOUIS McLANE,
Oct. 4. ti3--oaftd1 Secretary Of The Treasury.
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DUBLIC SALE.-By virtue Of adeed Of trust sxscut-
III ed by Jefferson Swami the 22d day of Septem-
bcr for purposes therein mentioned and recorded in
the Clerks Office Of Powhatan county Court, will be
posed to SALE TO the highest bidder at public auction for
ready money! at Powhatan Courthouse the third
nesday in December next being Powhsan county Court
known by the of Woodland containing one hundred
aud ninety nine acres and adjoining the lands Of Richard
Taylor and Samuel Drake and others; much thereof
as will be sufficient TO s the purposes the said dced
and such title only the Trustees have by the deed Of
trust aforesaid, will be conveyed the purchaser by
Oct. IL. Ew2mr THE TRUSTEES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13
TREAsURy DEPARTMENT,

NOTICE is hereby given the proprietors OF the Four
Y and half per cent. Stock, of FIVE MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS created in pursuance Of Act of Congress-
passed the 26th day Of May 1924 that the Certificates
OF the said Stock, will be paid the I day of January
next to the propcors thereof their legal
lives attorneys duly constituted the presentation and
surrender Of the said Certificates, at the Treasury or al the
Loan Office, where the may stand credited.
Notice SiheT giren, that transfer Of the Certil-
Gates Of said Stock from the books Of the Treasury or any
loan ONCE, will be allowed after the LIST day of December
next.
And also, that the inercrt all the Certificates Of The
said Stock, will and determine on the 3sf day of
December next LOUIS McLANE.
Oct 7. [i3-oafdl secretary ofMe JrcosUyH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

AIOTlCETbc undersigned is DESTROYS of adjusting the
affairs Of his intostatc speedily possible and
therefore requests all persons indebted to his nicsae
make payment he delay the performance of his
duties. He also takes this method of notifying all persons
having Claims against his ntesatc his individual
count or az security for any persons whatever
to make known to him all such claims without delay This
notice will be plead in bar of such claims shall not be
made known within reasonable time.
RICHARD g. SMITH,
Admir- of VIM. Cunningham, deed.
Nov. IL. 56-law I2t Late of Hanover county
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

provision ha, been made for stage 800
miles Of post roads, which thu mail had before been
ried horseback, and which the annual transportation
in stages WILL from the LIST Of January to
90 ,365 miles On sos miles OF post roads, where the
mail is already carried in stages the frequency of trips
will also be increased TO the annual amount of 407 52i
miles by these arrangements, annual increase of
stage transportation is secured from the LIST Of January
xt Of 1859 $50 miles that section. The value OF
those improvements at the lowest estimate is as follows
469,sS9 miles Of stage transportation, at
nine cent. per mile, Si2,29o OIL
Deduct 62 sos miles of horse transpor-
,ation superseded by stages, at four cents
per mile, 2,i9i 90
Nett value of the improvements S39, 100 Al
The acccptances for the contracts,
besides the securing Of these improve
meats not great rs the amount now
paid for the transportation on that division,
by SOL $50 u.s. Tho renewal Of the
tracts, therefore, saves in money 10 the De-
partmcnt, tho sum Of 81 1857 Is
Which added to the value of the inn
prorcments, effects saving of 81 5s2 80
Other improvements, highly important in their charac-
ter proposed the decisions which have been defer
red for further consdcraonlt is however anticipated
from the saving which has been effected in renewing the
contracts that the Department will possess ability
make some further improvements in this division of mail
routes
There the lst of July last $3.50 post Offices
To the plan adopted for their supervision and tho vri-
lance with which ii is observed, together with the system
OF finance which is strictly adhered to- may he
butcd in small degree the increasing prosperity of the
Department have the honor TO be,
With high regard, your obedicnt servant,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

UNDUCATION.-NIy school will be contipucd the en-
II suing year, at my residence in Hanover County
about % miles from Richmond, and above Col Gooda's
My of instruction will comprise the Latin French
and English Languages; Geography, with the of the
Maps and Globes; regular of History with Chro-
noiogy, Arithmetic Mathematics and the Surve
English Grammar and English Composition My term sfor
board Tuition, Washing, Lodging, Fuel are 500 the
scholastic year of ten months. My school will commence
on the 18th Of jan 1891 and terminate 18th Dec
"A vacation of four weeks will be given in the summer
There will be examination at the close of the year
dams of children committed to my Particular atten-
good discipline maintained in school have been engaged
in teaching for eight years past and fully sensible
the great responsibility which my profession imposes My
residence is unusually healthy and from places
vice and dissipation In relation character and quail
hcatons, authorised to refer to the following gentle
men, viz:
Right Req Richard Claiming Moore, ID. d. Of Rich
mond.
Rec. HiHidnl armstrong, Of Richmond
r. y Il. James, 4 20. OF do
Rev. Wihidm yNeddc, ID. d. Of Frederick County.
Hanover, Dew. 1929. HERMON DAVIS.
Certificate IF Bishop Moore.
Mr. III. Davis employed by bishop Meade pr-
vatc tutor of his children for upwards of years. and
have every reason to believe approved by him. !,
therefore, with propety recommend Mr.. Davis such
parents may be disposed to employ him.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE
letter addressed to me, must be directed Montpelier
Hanover county, Va HERMON DAVIS
Nov. 20. 5S-wn
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POETRY,
From a late English Journal.
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LANES
written in blank leaf of Ia Fcrouses N"yrSos
by rhom.s cAnrnsL'-
Loved V"yae'r whose p's's has rr,,
More swee, than fiction To my wondering breast,
When. wrap, 10 fancy, r,any boysh day
u"ek'd his wand rings Ger tho mariy way,
Rvamd roUGd tho hicut'ao isles IN waking dreams,
Or riuckd the deprde-I,s by Jesse. streams
Or gladly leoPi on tha, far Tartar era d,
Where Europcs anchor ne er had bit the strand,
Where scarce a rowing vi tribe cfoss'd the PLAIN,
Or human voice bIoko natures siicot rr,gn;
Tut vas, aud grassy deserts iced tho bear.
Aud sweeping dcsr,he'ds dread hYas-r'. snass
such SUI yosas aeIsh, hiS 'ea rcooeis brought,
wv truth ." touch ton,aoiic spunIs Vi thonshs,
'fhst all my al.t life h,s fate auJ fsno,
Ent~in,d romance with La reIouso's name.
Fair were his ships, expert his gallant crews,
md md glorious was III empires Of la psrcnsc
Iumnn-y glorious Mem will weep Tor him,
when many guilty martial came is dim
lie ploughed the do.p to bind no captive chain -
Pursued no r.pno- s,tcw d 10 wreck with slain,
Aud, save that IN the deep themselves re low,
His heroes pluckd no wreath from human woo
Twas his the e0Iths romoicsi bounds to sc,n,
Concilising with gins baibaic man
En'ieA the worlds contcnip oraneous mind,
1pd emriiy the picture OF mankind.
Far on the vast PacIhc - midst ,hose Isles,
Der which the coTliest of Asia sn,iles,
lie sounded aud gave charts to many shore
hnd guiph OF Ocean now 10 naciic lore;
Yet no that led Discovery the wave,
Still fills himself an undiscovered grave.
He came not back.-Conjecture's cheek grew pale,
Year nher year IN no propitious gale,
His hod banner held its homcsurd way,
and Science saGlcn'd ut her martyrs ,tay.
An age elapsed wreck told where or whnn
The chief wen, down with all hi, gallant mon,
Or whether by the storm and wild ,ea-nood
tie perish d, or by wilder ofblood;
Tho shuddfpg Fancy on y guessed his doom,
md Doubt to Sorrow gave but deeper go n,
An ago elapsed when mon were dead or grey,
Whose hearts had mvurnd him in their youthful day;
Fame traced on Mannicolos ,h0te II last
The boiling surge had mounted Ger his mast
Tho isicmen tod Of some surviving mau,
Hut Christian eyes beheid them meier ngain
Sad bourne Of all his tot a. with all his band
To sleep, wrcckd, shroudloss, on II savage strand.
Yet WI al is all that fires u horo's scorn
oIdeu,h!-the hope TO live ia hearts unborn,
I.iio TO the brave is not its lccting breath,
but worth -fvretastDs fame that follows death.
That worth had La Perousc that mcod ho won
lilo sleeps his llo's long stormy watch is dono
Jn the greni deep, whose boundaries aud spse,
ITO measured, Fate ordan'd his resting place,
nut babe his tune, like the Ocean roAiag DER
liis relics visit every earthly shore.
Fair Science on that Oceans azure robe,
sun writes his name in piciuring the gobo,
And paints -twhat fnirer wreath could glory twine)
HIS wa,ry coursoi world encirclng line