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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-09

At numerous meeting composed OF tho citizens OF
Mathews County, and of the Members of the Bar at
the Courthouse, Monday the 9th day of May, 1881
for the purpose of expressing the estimation in which
they hold the character and services of James Sempe
Sr. Esq the discharge of his official duties late
Judge of this Judicial Circuit
Col. Christopher Tompkins appointed Chairman,
and Thomus r. Ycatmaa, Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained by
VIM. H. Roy. Esq the following resolutions unani-
mously adopted
Resolved That we feel the strongest assurances and
antcpatons that the duties of the judicial trust will DO
satisfactorily discharged by our respected fellow citizen
VIM. Browne, Esq who has been appointed by the last
Legislature the successor of Judge Sempe in the
Judicial Circuit which this county has been arranged.
Resolred That 1T is due to own feelings and to
the merits of old and faithful public servant, who has
been thus displaced from office, give this public
preston OF them on this OCCASION, and to manifest
appreciation of the ability fathulness, and indefaga
BILE assdity with which he discharged the duties during
the whole period from his entering on them to their
close and to afford him his retirement tho assurance
OF the unabated esteem which she individuals of this
meeting and the people of this county, entertain for
his private virtues and their confidence in the purity and
fitness of his public character.
Resored, That the Editors of the Constitutional
Wing, and OF the Richmond Enquirer DO requested To
publish the proceedings of this meeting, aud that a
Committee be appointed to communicate copy of them
| to Judge Semple.
And in conformity with the Ia st resolution VIM III
Roy, John Daingerfeld, jr. VIM. Tod, Thomas X
featman, John d. Jarvis, Thomas Hudgins, Charles
Atkinson. and Thomas Edwards, Esqrs. were appoint
ed the Committce-And the meeting adjourned.
CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Char'm.
! III K. fEArnAN, Sec'ry.
! MATTHEW'S Counr- House, May 10th, 1881.
JAMES SEMPLE Sr. Esq.
Dear SIR: At numerous meeting of tho bar and ct
zens at Mathews county, We, the undersigned,
appointed Committee to communicate to you the
companying resolutions unanimously passed that
eccasion. We take great pleasure in performing the
duty assigned US, and gratfed favorable
opportunity of expressing publicly individual sent
respect esteem. those of he tee
who from their professional avocations have had the
most frequent opportunity of Judging, bear willing tcst
nony to your ththful discharge of Duties and the sbil
! ity and zeal which has marked your judicial
career.
With sentiments of the highest regard, remain,
! Very respectfully, yours,
I WIN. III ROY,
JNO. DAINGERFIELD, Jr.
WIN. TOD,
II. r. YEALMAN,
JOHN ID. JARVIS,
THO. HUDGINS,
/ CHARLES ATKINSON,
THO EDWARDS.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-09
MARRIAGES..

On yesterday afternoon, at half-past 8 O'CLOCK. al
the Monumental Church, by Bishop Moore, Doctor
DANIEL NoRBoRNE NoRroN to Miss Lucy MARSHALL.
daughter of George Fisher, Esq, all of this CITY,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-09
THE PRECIOUS METAL,

we saw yesterday evening lump of Gold in the
possession OF Mr. William Mitchell. icwelor in this
cry, which Mr. NJ had purchased for 1915. II weighs
nearly two pounds, and is esteemed so pure that no
mas allowed diacOrr: IF enly four pr ccn: crr tho
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-09
SOUND CURRENCY.

JIG sound currency is object Of Importance OF
solictude TO nation, and who can doubt the fact7l
'D Bark ofthe United E'cfes must 10 considered ono
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-09

20 Messrs.
I'm. n. Roy,
John DaHec5ieid, Jr.
WiIiinnt Tod,
Thomas n Ycntmrn,
John ID. Jarcis,
Th0mat Hudgins,
Charles atkinson,
Thomas Ediedris.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-09

The Poles yet again successful. Sicdlcc, th'
head quarters oftc Russian army by the former account
is possession the Poles s. the Russians have retreat
I'd across the River Dug. In England the Rcforner
carrying every thing before them. Gen. Gascoyn
has been defeated i'll Liverpool by immense majority
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

MU ONSIEUR TONSON--Will stand the next sea-
I'VE at my stable, on the main road leading from
Alsons Ferry to Petersburg; twelve miles from Bel
field, fifteen from Northampton Courthouse fifteen
from Halifax, forty from Warrenton, and Gfy-seven
South of Petersburg. His season will commence the
first Of February, and end the first of July. He will
be let TO Mares at so dollars the season, which may
be discharged by the payment OF 40 dollars within the
season. Mares can be insured at 75 dollars. The in
surance will be expected the is discov-
cred 10 be in loal the property changed One dollar
will be expected by the groom in every case.
Every desirable arrangement has been made for the
accommodation OF mares sent to this horse either with
without colts. They will be pastured gratis, well
fed with grain, If required, at % cents per day, and
stabbed IN all bad weather. that they may be return
ed to their owners in good condition. Every attention.
but cannot be liable for accidents that NAV bappen
Monsieur Tonson is beautiful bay fifteen hands n rec
inches high, with black legs, name and tail He is
finely proporiioned, exhibiting beauty and power
throughout his FORM His blood, appearance and per.
ormance is equal II not superior, any horse on the
continent.
His colts are likely, and in high estimation Mon
sieur Tonson is full brother Of Sir Richard and Cham
pon--all Of which, have never been beaten Mon.
sieur Tonson has made himself so we'll known bv bj
unrvaIlcd achievements the turf to render ali fur
Their notice unnecessary. Those who desire 10 see
detailed account Of his pedigree aud perormsn
ces, referred to the American Farmer, volume o
page 390-and also, TO the Turf Register and Sporin,
| Magazine, for January, 1881. WILLIAM MOODY
| Northampton CO., N. Carolina, Feb. 26 95-wl2w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

ISyH EDlCAL NOTICE.--DR. SAMUEL w. MooRE
lTH cifully tenders his professional services TO
the cilizsns OF Richmond, aud its vicinity, whom he
would MORN, that his mode Of treating diseases s
which lately discovered by the celebrated Dr. Baum
Of Louisville, Kentucky which mode has proved 10 he
lar Efficient in the cure OF diseases generally,
than any other heretofore devised and by which j.
enabled 10 any chronic affections that have been
heretofore considered neurable amongst which are
msreural diseases, heumasms, and affections OF the
liver the FIRST Of which diseases is certainly cured by
bic treatment in all cases.
His Office is on Main street, few doors below Il O
Bell Tavern, ard opposite the Mansion House, where
he may usually be found unless absent professional
businegs March II. 1871
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

HDY virtue OF the last Viii OF John Peuus, deed 81,
n y formerly Of Mecklsnburg. County, aud State Of
Virginia, he willed TO John F. Petus, (son Of his
brother Wiliam) then infant, the cum of $780, and
the ssid William Petus baviog removed 10 part
unknown to me, If the said John is q age and alive,
ne get the money on application. by paying the
cost Of this notice. j. NJ. JEFFRESS, Of Charlotte,
March 10. I0I-w4w aud he ADM
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

TO Daniel Gull and Daniel yNorbsrne Norton:
NENTLEMEN-Hsvng paid and satisfied TO you,
" as the Agents for Walter Dunn, Ex'or Of John
Graham. dec, nearly the entire debt, for which the
Land advertised by you, Daniel Norborne Norton, az
Trustee, TO be sold the 18th day OF April next, Is
LIABLE and having informed you, that in few days.
aud certainly before the day fixed fer the sale shall
have arrived that the entire residue OF the said debt
shall be paid with all proper costs for recording the
Deed Of Trust and inserting the said Advertisement
and, having been by you, Daniel Call, informed, on
the 18th day of The present month, that you should
forthwith send the Bonds executed by mo to Walter
Dunn, and for the payment OF the residue Of which,
the said sale to be made and that the said sale
would yet proceed to be made, for the residue OF the
debt due from me Now, therefore, as you, the said
Daniel Call and Daniel Norborne Norton, have under-
taken to act and have acted the Agents for the said
Dunn, hereby notify you that be fore the day OF sale,
shall be ready to pay the whole Of the residue OF the
said debts and the costs aforesaid and shall require the
delivery Of the Bonds aforesaid and that they
be by you removed so disposrd of, that they may
not be cancelled and delivered up to me.
Your obedient servant.
EDWARD ANDERSON.
- March %. LOST
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

A GREEABLY to order OF tho Directors Of The
IA Rivanna Navigation Company, notice is hereby
given that each stakeholder in said company, pay into
next twenty dollars each share Of stock in addition
to calls already made. DANL F. CARR, Sec'ry.
March 10. I0I-W4y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

HtO.PARrNERSHIP.-The subscribers have as.o-
" ciated themselves in business, under the firm OF
Belt, Price, s. Co., and will open in few weeks, Cat
the obliquey opposite the Bell Tavern) gene
raj assortment Of Staple aud Fancy, Foreign aud Do
nestle, Dry Goods; to which they invite the attention
Of Country Merchants, their friends, and others, with
the assurance that nothing shall be wanting their
part, to deserve the public patronage.
BENJAMIN LLOYD BELT.
THOMAS H. PRICE.
JOHN MARSHALL SHEPPARD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29
NOTICE.

ENRANCiS ]. SMITH wishes to inform his eoun
~ try friends, as well as those Of the City, tina
from and after the FIRST OF April next, he may be found
in the House on Main Street, lately occupied by Mr.
A. w. Noting, next door above Messrs. l.. Webb s.
Co., fronting the Dry Good Stores Of nj. j. p. Tay
Tor, Lee & Cowles, aud Binford, Brooke & Co., pre-
pared TO offer them very general assortment OF prime
Groceries, TO the examination OF which, he respectful
y invites their attenon.Orders from his former
toners punctually regarded.-The present 6rm Of
Smith and Johnson, by mutual CONSENT will be dssolv
ed about that time. March %. 105-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

NJ OTICE to Undertakers.-The subscribers will
receive proposals until the 7ih day OF April next
for building Clerks Office at Nottoway Courthouse,
of the following dimensions and materials: The
House be 81 feet long, by 10 feet wide from outside
to outside of Brick the walls two feet thick from the
BASE (Which is 10 be sufficiently deep to ensure good
and sufficient foundaon,) up to the floor which is to
be two feet from the surface Of the ground-ihe wall
up this point may be either OF good brick or stone
the pitch OF the rooms III feet, the walls IL inches
thick partition wall Of brick dividing the House into
two rooms, and chimney at each end Of the HOUSE.
Slls within the walls which the seepers to rest
with studs reaching 10 the ceiling, the whole to be
lathed and pasered, leaving space of two inches be-
tween the laths and walls.-The floors to be tongued
and grooved, wash and char-boards An out door to
each room, and a partition door four windows, Is
lights, 10 by IL, with iron graes. The doors to be
furnished with good and sufficient locks and hinges.
The House TO be well sheeted and covered with slate
of good quality The whole Of the brick 20 be OF good
quality, hard and we'll burnt, and all the iimbers OF
good heart pine, and we'll seasoned. The work to be
finished within the present year; executed faithfully
and in workman-like style. The money will be paid
in November next, as the work is comple,-
ed and received. All letters addressed TO the under
signed, at Notoway Courthouse, (post paid will be
to. Should contract be made for the above
work. earlier than the 7h Of April next, it will then be
let to the lowest bidder il being Nottowsy Court day.
JOHN p. DUPUY,
JOHN II. KNIGHT,
SOL. b. JETER,
NATHAN WARD,
Feb 26 95-2awtd A. A. CAMPBELL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

NNAP OF VlRGlNIA.-Tbo copies remaIisg OH
lVH hand are directed be sold at the very low pri.
Both mounted upon rollers, and in portable form.
At these prices, /. is improbable that any copies will
long remain for sale. Complete sets OF the Virginia
Statutes at large Journal of the Convention of 7745,
and OF the House Of Delegates fom 1776 to 1890 in
elusive, may also be had upon the lowest terms the
Capitol, in the City Of Richmond, of
WM. H. RICHARDSON, Librarian.
March II. 1896
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29
March IT. 1896

KIARION will stand the ensuing season at my sta
1vl bles, two miles from the town OF Halifax, N. c.,
and will render service at Thirty Eve Dollars the
ed by Thirty Dollars cash-Fitty Dollars to ensure,
payable when the fact is aseeraned the property
changed One Dollar to the Groom In every instance.
The reason commenced the 18Th February last, and
will end the 10Th OF July Good pasturage gratis-spd
mares grain-f at Twenty-Five cents per day, when
required. Every attention shall be given to prevent
black and legs full Eve feet two and three quar-
ter inches high stands ell his feet aud for beauty
elegance. symmetry of form, and purity of blood be
is surpassed by none, and eqused by but few.
PEDIGR EE.-He was got by Sir Archie, his dam by
imported Citizen, bis grand dam by Alderman, his
grand dam by Roebuck, his &. q, grand dam by He
rod, his &. &. z. grand dam by Partner.
BENZ. s. LONG.
North Carolina, March IL. 1896
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29
NNIASHINGrON TAVERN, STAUNTON, VA.
WV Mrs CHAMBERS having declined keeping the

Wayne Tavern in this place, the subscriber, late OF
Waynesborough, has been induced to lease this extern
sve Establishment, formerly kept by Mr. James Ed
mondsoH, for term of years, and takes pleasure in
nouncng TO his friends and the public, that it is now
open for the reception of company. The house is in
excellent repair-and having been furnished in supe-
rior syle provided with the best servants and
terals for genteel accommodation, the subscriber pedg
himself that by unremng attention to business,
tire satisfaction will be given TO all who may favor him
with their company.
Messrs. Porter & Bedens Line of Stages between
this place and Guyandote, will henceforth stop at this
house; which will afford to passengers bound to any Of
the Virginia Springs other points westward the most
speedy opportunity of entrance.-To which subject the
subscriber promises the most prompt attention.
Feb &C. 95-tf l.. HARTMAN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

HTNTIL the receipt of tho Goods mentioned above,
u Benjamin Lloyd Belt will continue las heretofore
advertised and at the placeD TO dispose of the
stock now on hand, (mos OF which Is OF recent pur-
ebases) at oery reduced rafespreparatory TO their
nal deposition, which will take place be fore the new
concern goes into oDeration. March s. 99-2w4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

NJEW AUCTION AND CORNERSTONE HOUSE,
" The undersigned have associated themselves, for
the purpose Of transactng general Auction and Com
business under the siyie and firm Of Lancaster,
DENLY s. Co They prepared to receive goods and
produce fevery description consignment, on which,
advances will be made, II required-They also ten
der their services the public for the sale Of real
tate &C. LANCASTER s. DENLY,
March Is l02-l2t EDWIN ROBINSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

MIARSHALL'S SALE OF CHESTERFIELD
IV1 LAND.-Pursua int to decree Of the Superior
Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, pro
nounced the IL day Of January, 1884, in the
OF Bay's Ex'or os Archer Sc; shall, on Saturday
the 81 day Of April 1881, at III O'Clock A. NJ. the
premises offer for sale at public auction TO the high
est bidder, for cash. the tract of land mentoned in the
proceedings in the said to wit: tract of land
lying in the County OF Chesterfield, near the court
house, and adjoining the lands of William winfree,
James Niece and Leonard Nunnally, containing 2si
acres, moro less-which was sold by Edwin w
Poindexter TO Robt. p. Archer in 1927.
]. GUERRANT, NJ s. 8. c. C. r.. d.
March 8 97-tds or one OF his deputies.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

RrThe ENQUIRER is published twice week generally and
htse limos week during the session of the
rice, tho heretofore Five Dollars
advance Notes of charored banks will be
feceivcd payment The Editors will guarantee safety of
nitsa them BY mailhc postage all being paid
~ No paper wbe (but at tho discretion OF the
kditors( until all arrcarages have been paid up.
3 Whoever will ninc shall
have the tenth GRATIS.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
" onesquarc, OR LESSFrs insertion 75conts-oach con-
tnuanco, so cents.
until has either paid
asssmed by person in this city, its cnvrons
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29
FoR sALE.1The Coal Pits formerly known by

xNOR SALE.-The Coal Pits formerly known by
IL the name of Grahan,s Coal Pits.-By virtue
Of Deed OF Trust made to Daniel Call, and the sub.
-scriber-by Edward Anderson and Ann, A. his wife
and recorded in the county Court OF Goochland, 10
the paymen Of debt due from the said Edmund
Anderson 10 oiter Dunn, Executor Of the last will
and testament Of John Graham, decd, will be sold on
the 18th day Of April next 10 the highest bidder for
ready money at Halsm's Hotel 10 the City Of Rich
nond, the tract Of land lying and being James
River in the county Of Goochand, and slate Of Virgil
nis, and described In the said Deed Of Trust,
tanning nine hundred and eighty two acres and one
quarter OF acre, be the more or less-The til
tie IL believed to be good; but selling trustee shall
only convey such right is vested 10 by the said
deed. DANIEL NORBORNE NORTON.
March IL. lOI-tds Trustee
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

RICHMoND, 7ih March, 1881.
NJOTICE.-Wanted the Penitentiary, Ten Thou
Ia sand Pounds OF WOOL, for the purpose Of max
ing outside clothing for Negroes.
March 8. OFT THOMAS NELSON, p. A P.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

House, Sign, Chairs, and Ornamental Painting, Gild-
ing, sc.
YuNHE subscriber truly grateful for the patronage he
IL has received during the last ten years, respect
fully informs the citizens Of Richmond, and the public
generally that he has taken great deal Of pains 10 per-
feet himself in his profession, and invites them to call
his old stand, next door to- the Compiler office, and
examine his limitations Of wood and marble
Orders from the country in his line attended TO.
Dec. IA. Gift G.. w. McGIN NESS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

lyH Pursuant to a decree OF the Superior Court OF
Chancery, for the Richmond district, pronounced on
the IA day Of February 1881 in the OF Peers
Vaughan s. Co shall on Tuesday the 18th day Of pri
1881, at IL o'clock, A. NJ offer for sae al public
ton,] the Premises, . The highest bidder, for cash
all the right, title and interest Of Jesse G. Vaughan
bered $50; This lot 10 situated on second street, on
shocko Hi, in the city Of Richmond, and has im-
IL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

ED ICHMOND COTTON FACTORY.-The Sub
Nh scribers offer for sale at their Office, SboekG
Warehouse the following goods made at their Factory:
A Cotton Sheeings
"a do Shirtings
Stout Cotton Oznaburgs, 20 inches trtde
find a general assortment of Cotton Yarns
These goods believed to be equal in quality to
any made in the United S,aes and will be sold as low
goods Of similar quality be purchased in the Nor
thern Markets.
The highest price will he given for prime Cotton.
CUNNINGHAM s. ANDERSON.
Sent "a 40--u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

DRIMMER, beautiful bay, Of good size, and grea,
power, will stand the present season at the SUBJ
scriber's Farm, on Fine Creek, in Powbatan County
and will until the 10Th of July next, a,
fifteen dollars mare; three Of which will be remit
ted, II paid by the LIST October next, and $25 for
insurance; twenty Ave cents to the Groom in all
cases. Good pasturage will be furnished gratis, great
care will be taken to prevent accidents; but will not
be responsible for any which may happen.
John COODE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29
PEDIGREE.


BRIMMER was gotten by Herod, bis dam by Robin
Redbreas, his grand dam by Shark, great grand dam
by Give, & e grand dam by Lath, z grand dam
janus, gggg grand by Whittiog,on. e &
ggg grand dam by Old Janus. JOHN GOODE.
BRIMMER's Pedigree explained. Hered was got
ten by Thomas C. Burbury's Diomed, Diomed by Flo
rizel, in England, FIorzsl by Herod, Herod by Mr..
Crots celebrated horse Partner; Robin Redbreas was
gotten by the Earl Of Derbys horse Sir Peter Teozel
Sir Peter Teszel by HighAyher, Highhygher by He
rod, Herod by Mr.. Ciofl's Partner; Shark was got
ten by Marsh, Marsh by Lord Godolphns Arabian
Horse, who was called the Godolphin Arabian;
Give was gotten by BAylors Fearnoughi, Fearnonshi
Luih was gotten by the Godolphin Arabian; Whiting
ton gotten by Lord I.owiher's Barb Horse, who
was called the White legged Lawthsr Barb.
+. March 8. 99-10.N
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n UNArIC HOSPITAL, WILLIAMSBURG
IA Notice IL hereby given that sllhe cesn this In
titu,on are occupied, and that no more patients will
be received until some of the said ees are vacant
due notice Of which will be given. by order OF the
Court Of Directors. l. HENLEY.
May 20. 4--U
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-29

MOTlCE-Toe Anbscriber, formerly Of Petersburg,
IL Va having connected himself with Mr. Henry
Butler Of New York. will hereafter transact the whole
ssIe dry goods business 10 that City, at No g. Cedar
near Pearl street, under the irm OF BowERs G Bur-
LEH where he inves hi, old friends and customers 10
call and him Their facilities are such, that they
will be able 10 sustain fair competition with the
neighbours HENRY g, BOWERS.
New York, March 49, 1926
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GUERRANr, NJ. $. c c r. u.
March ~. Holds or one If his Deputies