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ecuted, the following statements of few gentlemen.
Cierks Of Courts, and the -4uditor Of Virginia are
hereby annexed.
'r 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 Hcnrco County and l
must do him the justice to say that they well made
and OF good paper, and entirely TO my satisfaction
''Richmond, Dec. Ii, 1881. ]. ROBINSON
Extract cfa tetferfr Baptist, Esq leckie,J,rg c.
H. Oct 2Oth, 1881, to +. n. .Mdyo-I much pleas
ed with the books for my Office and truth that thew
are the best set have and the opinion is con-
CURED in by the Court and Bar, every person who
has seen them.-The faithful manner in which YOU have
executed this job will insure you my future ORDERS
Extract Of letter from ". c. Kinney, Esq, Stau-
tom Sept %, 1881 TO f. a. ndyo.-"Thc 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 old pattern
ling"
Extract Of letter from John Foster, Esq, JVythe
c. III. Oct. s, 1881, to f. n. .nayo-''I am extreme
ly sorry at not having received the Books for my office
before the sitting of Court was compelled TO
an inferior order book Your books good paper and
well bound 1 wish you send me complete Record
for the Chancery Court this book will make my set
complete"
Extract Of letter from Joh, d. Christian, Esq,
Netc Kent O. H. Sept. IL, 1881, to +. II. .Mdyo-
above you have order for the of your ac-
COUNT am much pleased with the books sent for nv
oihcc;as soon practicable forward those for the
County Court"
son6urg Rockingham Sept. %, 1881, to r. II. MAYO.
-''ihc books you sent safe to hand, and in
good orcr-all of which well pleased with. shall
want some books for which shall send you memo
randum.'
Extract Of letter from s. a. M Leland, ESQ North
,unberidnd G. H. Sept 20, 1881, TO f. II. .Hayo-" |
have received in good ORDER the books the Superior
Court of Law of Chancery of this County agreeable To
the execution of the books-heir materials excellent
style OF binding and ruling. Dec. 20, 1881 [66-5tl
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N ESUEUR'S LANYARD FOR SALE.-By virtue
OF deed of trust, bearing date the 18th day of May,
1922 by David Lesueur to the subscriber for purposes
therein mentioned, and duly recorded in the Clerks Office
of Powhatan county, will be sold to the highest bidder for
cash. on the 10th day of January next the premises,
two acres OF land lying in Powhatan county, the
thereon, known and called by the name OF Lesueur's
Tan Yard The subscriber, acting trustee, will
only such title is vested in him by said trust deed
JOHN w. NASH, Trustee.
N B-The sale of the above property is postponed I'M
I'll the 10Th day Of January next j. w. N. Trustee.
Dec. II. 66-w3w1
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AM at the Central Hotel, nearly opposite the Eagle
IL Tavern, in Richmond, and now entering ON the
sale of Blood Stock-Fareld could not be go, in sua
ton for my reception.
Fanny Le,cs for salc:-She il an elegant mare in eve
~ respect but few better opportunities will be offered
She Is large and commanding in every way Her history
can be had by application TO me.-In day two shall
offer some fine Bred young Stations They arc good
property know an individual who is making from s TO
ID thousand dollars season, and of them not bet
ter than those that will offer Stud business is the hest
business now done-I am constantly at the Hotel and
would be glad TO see all that may favor with call
think mares scaTec-and respecting studs there arc but
few of the first grade Q mean those that arc cstabisbedH
butw have them large and finely bred; they will improve
the sock.-Ecpsc is here. His services may be had
at S7o the payable with 800 if paid before the
iiTSt day of Fcby next, at which time his will com
nencc at Diamond Grove; but should his services prove
ineicctual, additional charge will be made his SER
vices at Diamond Grove. But few farms are equal TO n
good stud, and recommend the investment of money in
good stock. JAS J. HARRISON
Dec. %. fit
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HTDUCATGON.-T subscribers have united ,,ir,
M view Of conducting School, in which will be
taught the Geek Latin, French and English Languages
in the county of Albcmarlc in healthy situation about
seven miles from Charlottesville Board may be had i'm
me following families at the price of Eighty Dollars for
inc scholastic year vizJamos Minors, Achilles Broad
mead ;, Richard Dukes James d. Aliens DR.. John Mi
nors Daniel T. Cars, and in that of DIR. Cars The
pncc OF Tuition in all, or in any of the branches taught
I'm the School will be Thirty Dollars for the Scholastic
year hall OF which, well of the Board, will be paya-
ble IN advance the Pupil providing also his bed furniture
ne subscribers have had experience in teaching
and, with the aid of Mr. II. NJ r. Powers, recently Stu
dent at the University OF Virginia, and distinguished in all
ms classes while Member Of that Institution and ia
whom viii be particularly committed the departments OF
Mathematics and the Greek Language, hope merit
portion OF the public patronage. No scholar will be re-.
ccvcd Tor less term than year. The School will com
mencc on the second Monday in January, and with va
cation OF the month Of July, will terminate the goth
december FRANK CARR,
NOV ~. [5S-wUl0l JON. u. CARR.
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"AUpIroR's OrrIcr. D

''AUDIToR's OFFICE,
22d Dec, 1881. {
"Mr. Frederick A. Mayo has furnished many of the
books used in this Department for several years past
OF which, the Ledgcrs least equal if SUPERIOR
TO any have ever seen. JOS. JACKSON, c. Of A."
81 concur in the above. JAS. T.. HEATH,
.9tfdif0y of Public accounts
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ENARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA.-rhe annual
- meeting Of the Stockholders for the election of Di
Tcctors OF the Bank and Of the Offices of Discount and De-
post, will lie held Wednesday, the f day of January
next VIM. NEKERVIS, Cash
Dcc' x 50-2avfd
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ENOR SALE on the premises, TO the highest bidder,
resided in Nelson county And ALSO at the time and
place, thirtyivc negroes belonging the said deceden
and most of them very likely together with the stock of
horses hogs, cattle, plantation utensils corn fodder
&c on the estate This estate contains about five hun
drcd and sixty and lies in the fork of Rocksh and
James rvera good of wheat has been seeded it,
and possession will be given immediaey;-but having
been repeatedly advertised for sale, and lying the pub
lie road other description is deemed necessary this
time than merely remark that both the low grounds
and high land have been generally esteemed first
The terms will be- for the land credit of one, three
and four years from Christmas next with Deed of Trust
on it, and satisfactory personal security for the several in
salments they fall due and the negroes part of them
cash, and the others, together with the stock other
dces credit until Christmas, eighteen hundred and
thirtytwo, with bond and approved security for
ceedng 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 ID. PATTESON
Executor of David II. Pattcson dec.
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SALE OF NEGROES, &c.-Will be sold on Thurs
~ day the fifth day of January next, at the Tavern of
John Cooke, in the county of Albemarc, from forty
MY valuable Slaves consisting of Men, Women, Boys
ana Urls; among them several valuable mechanics
Immediately after the sale of the cgrocs, will be sold at
Blair Park, the crop of Corn, Plantation Utensils Sc
1eTsA part of the negroes will be sold for cash. the
remainder and the other articles, credit of twelve
mon' the purchaser giving bond with approved curtv
WIN. BROWNE. } Executors of
ALEN'R. BROWN Jas Henderson.
Dec. 10, 1881. Cts
SITUATION wANTED.-A youNg gentleman who
~ mas had some experience teacher wishes TO en-
gage Tor the ensuing in public private semi
nary or IN private family He has been deemed aua-
he'd to Instruct in the Greek Latin and French
and pure of qualification can
be produced.
Letters addressed to A. b. Lindsay's Store Abe
are "a will be attended TO. Information NAV also be
Obtained by applying to Benjamin f. Mchic Esq of Rich
mond. Dec. 10. C6l-2awltl
oISPUR will stand the season in the county of
n roucester-Sea TO commence the first OF March,
and end the first of July. Particulars be made known
hereaer-ospuris horse of the purcst blood, and OF
the most approved Virginia racing stock.
Dec. 22' l61-w6wl JOHN b. CHRISTIAN.
HID AND0LPH MACON COLLEGE-Thc prepare
E0 tory School OF this Institution will open the 18th
day oil January ncXtbcing ready for the reception
oil pups-Ihc committee appointed for bringing il into
operation, arc requested TO at Boydton the It'll
January, 1857 Dec. -. 6S-2t
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NRANK OF VIRGINfA.-Tbe annual meeting Of
n - the Stockholders of the Bank Of Virginia, will be
held at the Bank on the first Monday in Jaiuary next
full meeting in person. by proxy is desired, the
subject Of establishing Office of Discount and Depostc
In Kcnawha county, authorized by act Of the last Gem
eral Assembly, is to be submitted and decided
Dccembcr =. 1881. 4 ROBINSON. Ir (nshier
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NEGRoEs.-on

NEGROES.-On Thursday the Goth
inst, we will sell in front OF Office at 10 O'clock
30 likely negroes, consisting of men, women boys and
girls among which several boys suitable for Tobac-
co Factory, good blacksmith good waherwo-
man. They belong TO gentleman who has declined
farming, and worth the attention of persons wishing TO
buy Tor their own use j. s $. COSBY s. co.
Dec ~. 66-tds
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TEyHE WESTMORELAND SEMINARY. Tho Sub

IL scribcr feeling grateful for the patronage received
the past year, begs leave to to the public that he has
consented to supcrncnd another School at his brick Dwell
ling, Wesmoreland Court House, Virginia, the
ensuing Teachers of superior qualification will
tend the different classes. The School will open the LIST
February next and end 18th December ensuing. Two
weeks vacation will be given the August On
the LIST September the School will reopen Scholars
must be puncual in their attendance,
pected that their desired progress satisfactorily at
tanned, unless steady, dgcnt and unrclcning efforts
pracscd by both Teachers and Scholars. The rules
regulations OF the School will be of the mldes and most
salutary nature; and it is hoped that may have no
Scholar, whose morals and good department will need
s,imulant from them
My charges for board lodgings candles fuel ard towels
Tor all over 10 years OF age $50 90
For all under that age 80 90
For Tuition JoIlo,cs:
Greek and Latin Languages will be taught for 25 90
Mathematics, and Practical Surveying 20 90
Geography, with the use of Maps and English
Grammar 10 90
Heading, Writing and Arithmetic 10 90
No scholar will be taken for less than the scholastic
year oil 10 months and if absent deduction for either
board or tuition will be made My number of boardcrs
must not exceed 40, unless early application be made for
further preparations. An examination preceding the
cation In August will take place. at which time the Patrons
OF the school, together with all who choose, respectful
ly invited to atcnd-A Committee will be appointed To
award presents, which will provide suitable the
sion to the most deserving for their progress and well
ing Books and Stationary will be furnished from my
store at the lowest retail prices.
6j-6w STEPHEN ID. PITTS.
Postmasters Wcstmorcand G. H. Va. Dec. II, 1881.
IL p 8 Letters from Parents and Wards must adj
dressed 10 possible, in order that know
II further preparations be necessary. ID u.
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a GENTLEMAN residing above Richmond in a
IA healthy ncighborhooj, wishes TO employ Female
Teacher for the ensuing year Inquire of the Editors Of
this paper. Nov. 4. 5I-G
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tLEKkS OF Courts are respectfully informed that they
~ can be supplied with Office Books of every descrip
durable and of such materials as to render full s
sacton The proper heading caption of every ruled
pattern Is always furnished that mistake can take
place, when the same arrives. ~ To prove sasfac;o
oily to those at distance, that their orders will be well
C1erks Of Courts, and the Auditor of Y;rginia are
hereby annexed.
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HREY BEARD-This wc-bred Horse bred by
AK Richard Singleton, Esq. Of S. G., by Kosoiusko,
his dam the imported Psyche the dam Of the distin-
guised racers Blank and Mark Time scc Turf Register
vol End, page ISL will stand tho ensuing season AT nv
stable in Nelson county, Va. Further particulars in time
Dec. D. 67-IstF JNO II COLES
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NOR SALE OR TRADE.-IIaving turned my atten-
Il ton TO other pursuits, offer my fine blood Stallion
called Murdoch, beautiful bay, 10 hands high majestic
appearance, only years old He was sired by the
celebrated Sir Charles, whose reputation stands high
er than any horse in America. His dam full blooded
Bedford mare akin 10 old Bear and old Medley of
uncxampled value, whose proncgy has commanded more
money than any other mare that have known, except
Mr. VIM. II. Johnsons old Reality and under present
circumstances, they bid fair vie with her. Several of
her colts have sold for from $500 $780, two and three
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, old illy, called
Trlc, sold few days ago for $I100, and have been
told that $1,000 was offered for Trifle. Murdochs dam
owned and rode constantly for several years, by
dred weight, without sustaining the least injury; was
10 years old before she put horse, is still
alive having had nine ten colts, and is breeding
mention this for the purpose OF showing their durability
not only the turf cir. VIM. r. Johnsons certificate
will show below, but in the essential employment,
the the farm in the stage the troop In fact
such stock of horses strong buwark in republic
Murdocs progeny bid fair TO do honor his progenitor
from their present appearance being large of fine action
COLOR Sc have three of his colts, years old
spring, and one year old next spring. of Sir Charles
mares OF rsratc blood only raise TO sell trade the
A letter addressed the subscriber living near Chcs-
tcriicld Courthouse, will receive attention.
CHARLES c. GRAVES
have known Capt. Charles c. Graves horse Murdoch
by Sir Charles since he a cot-havc seen him
several i'll good credit, but him start
Tor when considered him in good order once,
which al New Market, the fall after wears old
when nc excellent rum and won the Sweepstakes
two mile heats at four heats beating my horse Medley
and Col. Wynnc's horse Merlin. Given under my hand
this LIST day of Oct. 1880. w. II. JOHNSON.
Dec. IL. 65-itwT
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HNXECUT0RS SALE.-Will be sold on "Wednesday
n the llth oil January next at Montyc the re-
sidencc of Philip Ayctt deceased all the perishable pro-
pcrty belonging to the of the said dcceden which
by his last will not devised 10 his widow Mrs Eliza
beth Aylc The property to be sold consists of large
stock OF horses CATTLE sheep and hogs about barrels
OF corn 10 or $4,000 weight of seed cotton or 5000
weight oil pork and great variety of other valuable ari-
Giles OF property, including excellent second hand car
raSeA credit of six months will be allowed on all pur-
chascs at the sale, exceeding the of ten dollars
p AYLETT, 'Ex'or of p. Ay!ou dec
King William, Dec. %. Tj7-tJsl
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u EIGHS REPORTS-VoL. Il.--Just publ she'd
NJ Reports of in the Court of Appeals Of Yirgi.
ma from February, 1880 TO March, 1881 and in the &c
Benz Watkins Leigh.--Phcc $6.-Copies may be had at
The Capitol OF WIN. ~. Richardson Librarian Of the
Statc-Aso, Gilmcrs Reports complete SETS or separate
large and small Maps of Virginia Journal va. Convcn-
uon' III5-6 aud l7Ss; Journals of the Senate 177s0
ana 1850 to 100, and Of the House of Delegates from
,,,o 20 IIoO inclusive. Dec. %, 1881. I67-3w1
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- ALE OF NEGR0ES.-Will be sold at Soney Point
- Cumberland county on the 3Oth December next TO
ne mghcS bidder for cash. from fifteen twenty Negroes
DeonSns 10 the estate OF George ~ Skipwitb all Young
and likely. VIM WJJRRNV
Nov. 90 5sv,J"
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A TEACHER wANTED.--A gentleman well quail
n fed TO teach tie English and Latin Languages cor
rccty, may find employment for the ensuing year by
applying 70 r. T.. JETER.
JctcrviHe, Amelia Co. Dec. 1881 B6--wfwt
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NATARREN ACADEMY.-Ths institution, under
w the direction of the subscriber, will be opened
after the winter vacation the 10Th day January 1892
The course of instruction will remain unaercd and il is
as extensive that of any similar literary institution
the country. The of tuition WILL in like manner be
continued, viz: in the elementary departments of the
gs Language, Geography and English Grammar, in con
ncxion with Arithmetic $l5 dollars per annum; Mathe
mates, necessarily including the practical parts Mcns-
ration, Surveying, SC &C. $50 and the Classic Languages
1913 l-3 per annum, payable half ycariyThc subscriber
would accommodate in his family, during the scholastic
year, four five boarcrs years of age or under to
whom parental attention will be paid, s. 10, including
tuition, washing sc. Payments hall yearly in advance
The local advantages of the establishments and the
ccssu and unwearcd exerions of the subscriber ought
attract the patronage of the public. No pupil will be re-
ccivcd for term less than the scholastic year. Board may
be had in gcnteel private families 20 $50 per
JOHN LEARY.
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HNRUST SALE OF Landry virtue of

HNRUST SALE OF LANDRY virtue of a Decd Of
a Trust by George Robertson (Parson) of the
county OF Amelia, TO the late Edmund Harrison, his
gal representative the 9th day of September 1922 and
duly recorded in the Clerks Office of aforesaid county, for
certain purposes therein specified will be sold to the high
est bidder on the 23d day OF January next, if fair if not,
parcel of Land which the said George Robertson re-
sides III the Aforesaid county of Amelia lying liver
Appomattox and half miles above the junction of
the said river and Flat Creek, four miles below Geno;
containing by estimation $50 acres, less, with
suilciency OF wood land, dwelling house, and other
houses, healthy and pleasant situation agreeable
eghbourhood-Thc subscriber being the legal represen-
tave of the late Edmund HARRISON the Trustee will only
convey such title he the Trustee invested with tho
he believes il TO be indispu,ablc.
NATHANIEL HARRISON, Ex'or of
Dec. 10. l6l-tdS Edmund Harrison, dec
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HsSLAV rs FOR SALE.-On Thursday the lth of
~ January next at Surry Court house, will be sold for
cash, to the highest bidder, between 30 and Slaves
famies among them several house servants and one first
rate male cook On Thursday the l2hof the same month";
at Brunswick Courthouse, will be sold upon same
TERMS between 40 and 90 Slaves, all Of the estate of the
late John T. BowdoinIn of bad these sales
will take place the next fairday. JOHN H. COOKE,
Dec. - Ex,o Of
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ger JOHN G.. NELSON will teach school at my
lVN house the ensuing year lie will teach the Greek,
Latin and English Languages. The school will
on the third Monday in January 1892, and terminate
the second Friday in December following There will be
a vacation OF ono month in the summer, commencing on
the second Friday in june will accommodate ten or
twelve boys with board washing and lodging, for $50 each
The price Of tuition will be 800 per scholar One half Of
tho board and tuition fees will he required tho end Of
each scssion.-Nerdon T. o., Hanover is my address.
Nov. p. 5e-w5t JOHN r. NOEL.
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JANIS, AND GAscoIGNE, AND wILDFIRE.

u.
- der the care of Mr.. Wyatt Cardwcll. He will be
suffered to cover no inferior bed need
not be sent, for they will be sent back The pasrayc
both on my Bushy Forest Estate adjoining the c. H. and
on Mr. CariwcPs near it, Of itself object persons
having Mares Any winner OF plate Of
or the breeder of such winner will be covered gratis
feel confident that If JANUS had been the property of
my friend VIM X johnson, Esquire he would at this day
have been worthmorc money than any horse in America
ever sold for-unlcss perhaps his sire Sir Archy
He Is placed with Mr.. Cardwcll, because never mean
farm out stallion beyond the control of myself and an
agent In whom can implicitly coniide. / have totally
lost Sansculottes Hyperion and Roanoke the first year
that they left my stablc-by death.
VI all the persons whom have farmcd stations MI
merous as they are, Mr. Cardwcll and Mr. John c. Dick
inson OF Louisa the only persons have honest
settled and padand Mr.. d. still owes Tor the last sea-
viously sold, under Mr.. Cardwclls direction.
Gascoignc will stand somewhere near the main mail
stage road between James River and Roanoke on mn ocn
account lie shall cover any mares the of Janus
and will give the owners of Reality Ariel fifty dollars
apiece TO send those TO him Janus He shall moi,
cover over sixty mares, except gratuitous ones
Peacock or Phenomenon will cover my own house
not exceeding ten besides my (uness previous
]y sold.) Particulars hereafter
TO any one capable of enduring the monotonous misery
oil country life in Virginia. viii sell great bargain in
this placcgeneraly considered desirable as il
most healthy residence. Ii and the ferry quarter con-
tain upwards of 600 Of Low Grounds that are nat
raiy very nc but much harasscd by bad cultivation
ana about 1000 of high land shall not require the pr
chascrs to take more OF the high land than thew want
would sell them separately, if could find purchasers
Tor Doth parcels, but otherwise would divide them
great bargain may be had in them or any other land
cd property that have, negroes.
The slaves advertised by me for sale about the LIST of
January will be sent TO the South West as the
Their shall permit. JOHN RANDOLPH of Roanoke.
ROANOKE, Charlotte county, Dec. 20. [6S-ul
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M EGROES FOX SALE-On the I'd of January next,
at the Central Hotel, in Charlottesville shall offer
Tor sale, at public aucon to the highest bidder
Tit oil twelve months with interest from the date, with
proved securty about forty negroes Of c Estate of The
late Dabney Minor-These negroes considered
iuablc as any in Virginia; among them tadesmen,
house servants, &c. ALEXANDER GARRETT,
Dec. 10, 1881. [tIstJan1 Executor