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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-15

n HAVE farmcd Mai John p. Whites celebrated Race
~ Horse COLLIER He will stand the ensuing season at
chesterfield, Meckenburg county, Virginia His reputa-
ton and character Race Horse needs no comment az
he IL well known TO the racing world The season will
commence the first of March next; previous to which
time the terms OF the Pedigree Performances &C.
VIII be published, which have doubt will cntte him
TO rank Stallion he has done as Racer He is IA
ken from the turf without the least injury.
RICHARD c. PURYEAR
Nov. %. ss ,.,f
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" oIlCE.-Alrcady my object in locating myself al
Fairfield near Richmond, in the months of Dcccm-
Der and January next has been made known and the in
ehon oil this notice is for the purpose of saying will be
c'uy 10 receive all stock sent to my by the appoint
ed time. My terms will behc market price of grain for
eed board OF servants sent in charge Of the stock gratis
moderate commission all sales, which will be varied
as circumstances may justify. shall make no public
sales May expect the patronage OF the public when
declare the interest OF the community will be consulted in
ms measure nasmuch il brings together the stock for
SALE and the convcnency of purchasers knowing where
TO ind II! That will improve the stock throughout the
country by its distribution. object much to be desired:
and as proof of its good effect have only to look to tho
"es and there see the rapid improvement made in few
years. from the public spirit in procuring best Stations
and Brood Mares. Were say my views were disinter
estcd, should be uncandd; but when say the public
interest Is combined speak the truth And now as nv
quill has become tary, and the subject understood will
decline any farther remark with the hope that we shall
meet IN Convention at Fairfield, and fix the Tariff
- JAMES j. HARRISON
+. S-Echpsc will remain at Fairfield during nv stay
at that Place-where invite public attention2My x
o measures S' ana not men, J. J. III.
Oct. 20 49-yyn
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NDUCATION.-My school will be continued the en-
~ SUNG year, at my residence in Hanover County
about ~ miles from Richmond, and above Col Goodals
My course OF instruction will comprise the Latin French
and English Languages; Geography, with the use of the
Maps and Globes; regular Of History with Cbro-
noogy arithmetic, Mathematics and the Of Surve wing;
English Grammar and English Composition My term sor
board Tuition, Washing, Lodging and Fuel are 800 the
scholastic year of ten months My school will commence
on the 18th OF JAN 1881 and terminate the 18th Dec
A vacation OF four weeks will be given in the summer
lhere VIII be am examination at the close of the year
the result OF which will be TO the parents and guar
dams Of children committed to my Particular sen-
ton VIII be paid to the moral conduct of my pupils and
good discipline maintained in school, have been engaged
IN teaching Tor eight years past and am fully sensible of
the great responsibility which my profession imposes NV
residence IS unusually healthy and from places Of
vice and dissipation In relation my character and aua
hcaons am authorised to refer to the following gentle
men, viz:
nIOnd. ~
Rev. Wudm ARMSTRONG, Of Richmond
r. q n. James, q Go. Of do.
4 neo. ~ " nam Meade, d. d. Of frederick County
hanover Dev 1927. HERMON DAVIS.
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TMIHE INDIAN OTEEN uon,rI- -. m -

VIE INDIAN QUEEN HOTEL AND BAITtmopr
HOUSE, for rent.--This long established and
celebrated HOTEL will be leased for term of years com
mcncng on the FIRST Of Octoberncx The proprietor con
aers unnecessary TO enlarge upon the superior advan-
tages Of establishment so well known lie n.;siId
location IN me centre of trade and fashion, its DC f..
Vorable position for the Western and Eastern business nm
quesuonaby renders II OF the best stands i'm Baltimore
80 TO 40 rooms viii be added to this extensive cs-
tabnshnen 70 accommodate the evcrlowing business of
me mouse with other improvements tending greatly its
Internal and external establishment JA MIS- PIPER
NOV - 56-wfw
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DUBLIC SALE-By virtue of deed OF trust OK ecut-
IL ed by Jefferson Swami, the 22d day of Scptcm-
bcr 1929 for purposes therein mentioned and recorded
the Clerk Office OF Powhatan county Court, will be
ready money! at Powhatan Courthouse the third ed
nesday in December next bcing Powhaan county Court
day tract of land in the county Of Powhatan called and
known by the Of Woodland containing one hundred
and and adjoining the lands of Richard
Taylor, and Samuel Drake and others much thereof
as will be sufficient TO satisfy the purposes the said deed:
and such title only the Trustees have by the deed OF
trust aforesaid, will be conveyed the purchaser by
Oct. III. Gw2m1 THE TRUSTEES.
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a NLASSICAL SCHOOL.-The School at Long Creek
~ Louisa County, will be continued next year. under
the Immediate superintendent of the subscriber who will
take care that all his pupils shall be thoroughly instructed
IN whatever they undertake to learn. method
OF instruction pursued at this School, is very different from
the superficial of Education which has become
fashionable, the subscriber deems il necessary inform
the public that every member of his school is actually
required TO understand and purse every NAV
read This method rarely fails to make good scholars but
requires more labour and study than the fashionable plan
OF modern scolists, and therefore some TO the
Ignorant and indolent-ln this School, will be taught the
Greek and Latin Languages, English Grammar, English
Composition, Geography with the OF maps globes
Mathematics and Arithmetic. The School will com
mence on the 25h of January 1892 and terminate on the
10Th oil December following There will be vacation of
weeks commencing on the 10th day of Junc.-The
charge for board tuition, washing, lodging and fuel will
be $40 payable one half the lat day of June 1892
and tho other half the lst day of December following
Long Creek is situated in part of Louisa County proven
bal Tor health and steriity. 1t is 3S miles from Rich
nond, 81 from Fredericksburg, and 2s from Gainesville
The stage from Fredericksburg Carteryilc passes i'm
ncdatey by the Schoohou and that from Richmond TO
Orange Court house, within short distance of -Letcrs
to the subscriber should be directed to Long Creek p
LOUISA WILLIAM NELSON.
WOW. ~. 5S-lattf
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A RUNAWAE.-Was committed to the Jail of this
IA county, on the 18th day of September 1881, ne
gro boy who calls himself HENRY.-Hc had when
committed, suit of oznaburgs, and hat He is about
10 years odour feet five inches high, and very likely
The owner will come forward prove property pay charges
and take him away, he will be dealt with the law d
reefs. JAMES s. GILLIAN Tailor
Prince George, Nov. 20. 5s-wI2y
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Certificate of BishoD More

- go - tTtUcdfe 81 bishop Moore.
MI H. DAVIS was employed by Bishop Meade a pri-
a.e u.or o. MS children Tor upwards Of two years. and
have every reason to believe was approved bv him 7
therefore, can with pfopncty recommend Mr. Davis 10 such
parents as may be disposed TO employ him
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE
letter addressed to me, be directed to MontpeIier
hanover county, va. HERMON DAVIS.
WV TO-
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ENDUCATION.-Th subscriber, for several years past,
III having laboed much his regret under the very many
and serious Inconvenience of dwelling not sufficient
y spacious for the accommodation of his friends by the
cepon OF their children and wards in his Family and School,
now takes great pleasure in informing them that for the
succeeding year. he has obtained of Mr. CHRISTOPHER Ford
oil Amelia his excellent little farm containing ample house
room OF every description, and all other
ccssary for the comfort and accommodation of both Board
ing and Day School for children of either SEX not exceed
ing iteen years OF age (as will be admitted i'm this
school over that unless personally known to the pro
p1eor, and acknowledged TO possess such habits moral
NY and industry, would justly enc them admitance
IN any institution however rigid its discipline, of either
religious moral AS the instruction of youth for
The last twelve years has been almost the exclusive en-
ploymcn OF the subscriber looking orw ard other pr
iession for support but making this his settled and porma
ncnt business for ie ii is natural TO suppose that he
spared neither labor qualify himself for Tho
discharge ofhe difficult responsible task of PLEASING
both parent and child; task which, notwithstanding lis
dhcuty, without vanity, he saw from the patronage
invariably received has been performed he hopes TO tho
entire satisfaction of all heretofore in his school
his institution will be opened the 10Th OF January and
terminate on the 10Th of December following making tho
school-erm OF ten months allowing the month June Us
vacation Instruction will he given in the Greek Latin
French and English Languages embracing in the Iasr
reading, writing Grammar, Arithmetic, and Geography
with the o the Maps and Globes very extensively
lEkMS-For Board and Tuition, including bed bed
Ding candles, &c 500 For Tuition alone S25 in every
instance and scholar received shorter period than
session oil i've monthsTo such may wish encourage
this school, II may be proper remark that early appca
non would be BEST as II IL not designed to be unusually
large having its limit, which will be exceeded Tho
intention of the subscriber is devote his time and atten
ton particularly TO his school, having employed an oycrscer
To take charge of his few agricultural cnCaCcnentsTbe
discipline OF this school will be humane; offences will
invariably receive their due considerations and not nfrc
Guenty their deserved Observation-Disclosures directed to-
faihcs'lIc ~, Amelia VIII be attended to with prompt
ness ana pleasure. JOHN H. DAY.
Amelia, Oct H. 4i-wt25hD
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VALUABLE ROANOKE LAND FOR sALE.-Ths
subscribers being vested with full power sell the
land whcrcon Col. Robert H. Jones resides, offer
for sale This land lies Roanoke river, being the
road at St Tammany i'm the county of Meckenburg and
contains four hundred and four exactly half
OF which river bottom of first rate quality in good crop
ping order and unusually free from cshets The cleared
high land Is in good heart, much Of which has been
nured Tho buildings consist Of dwelling house, with
three rooms below and two above piazza and porch dali
ry smoke and Kitchen tobacco barns large gra
ed and very large stable This of land is Of
the most valuable of its size that 60 market any
WHERE and being sold from necessity persons DESTROYS
vesng money in this way will do well to view It, The
orchards extensive for this part Of the country with
varieties OF fruits and the situation high agreeable, and
healthy The terms will be made known to purchasers
on application. but will be made very accommodating par
ncuary by having portion Of the purchase money paid
down.
The land will be shewn by Col Jones' living on the
premises; and Charles and Wm II. Baskerville who live
not far off, will take pleasure i'm shelving said lands TO
purchasers, who invited TO call either of them.
HENRY Fits,
THOMAS TURNER,
PATRICK HAMILTON,
CHAS. BASKERVILLE, iruS'ces'
GEO. ID. BASKERVILLE,
VIM. II. BASKERVILLE
In addition to the inducements offered above,
horscd to that the tract Just below and adjoining and
reaching TO the Ferry road also for sale, containing
hundred and sixty whereabouts, eighty of which
is river bottom, that in olive hundred eighty
two hundred and ninety will he bottom Further;
the north side OF the river and Immediately opposite
are about six hundred and fifty for SALE large pro-
portion OF which is in woods with a private ferry comnu-
nicating with the two plantations G.. BASKERVILLE.
Nov. 8. 52-w6wN
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nHIO AND KENTUCKY LANDS-Thc Subscri-
" Der offers his services to non resident propctors of
lands in the States of Ohio Kentucky for the sale
thereof and payment Of the All letters addressed
to him at Cincinnati, to John H. Price, ESQ of Rich
mond, POST PAID, will be duly attended to- He refers
those to whom he may be unknown to Chief Justice Mar
SHALL Chapman johnson, Charles Copand and Sam'l My
ers, Esqrs. JAMES SOUTHGATE
81 S. will also attend Attorney at Law to suits
in the Federal Courts at Columbus and Frankfort.
NOV. \. 5l-w6m
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HNDUCATlON.-The subscribers have united with
~ a view of conducting School, in which will DO
taught the Geek Latin, French and English Languages.
topography, Arithmetic and Mathematics. Their residence
Is in the county OF Albcmarc in healthy situation about
seven miles from Charlottesville Board may be had in
the following families at the price of Eighty Dollars
the scholastic year. viz-James Minors, Achilles Broad
heads, Richard Dukes James d. Aliens Dr. John Mi
nors, Daniel +. Cars, and in that Of DR. Cars Tho
price OF Tuition in ALL in any of the branches taught
in the School. will be Thirty Dollars for the Scholastic
year. half OF which, well as of the Board, will be paya-
bic in advance, the Pupil providing also his bed furniture.
The subscribers have had experience in teaching
and with the aid of Mr.. Il. NJ p Powers, recently Stu
dent at the University Of Virginia, and distinguished in all
his classes, while Member of that Institution and
whom will be particularly committed the departments of
Mathematics and the Greek Language, hope to merit
portion OF the public patronage No scholar will be
ceived for loss term than year. The School will COM
the second Monday in January, and with va
cation of the month of July, will. the goth of
December. FRANK CARR,
Nov. 20. 15S-wtJl01 JON. b. CARR
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- Ak OF NkoRORs-wM bs sold at stoney Point
~ Cumberland county. on the s0th December next to
the bidder for cash from fifteen twenty Negroes
to the estate Of George N Skpwith, oil young
and likely. VIM MURRAY 70
:, 90 Agent for Adm'x. and Guardian of the heirs.
NOV ~ 5S-wtds
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ri AND FOR SALE will sell great bargain in nv
plantation in King William County, containing about
fifteen hundred acres most of which prime flat land
mediatcly on the Pamunky River. This plantation is
beautifully situated; the dwelling house commanding
every necessary house for farm well a family.
The distance to Richmond % miles-to Hanover Court
house 7mies-New Castle milcs-and to Hanover Town
miles-Each shift good for about fifteen hundred BUSH
els OF wheat and from eight hundred to thousand
rels of corn This fall about 107 bushels of wheat have
been seedcd-The terms will be quite easy only small
part will be required in hand. Application may be made
TO Mr.. Lawrence Muse rmyself-Posseson may be had
on lst January next. JOHN w. HOOMES
Tappahannock, Nov. Is 55-w6w
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Halifax LAND FOR SALE.-On Monday the
III 26ih Deccmbcr inst. lCourt day shall sell

UALIFAX LAND FOR SALE.-On Monday the
IL Goth December inst. Court day shall sell to the
highest bidder at the Court House, tract of Land adj
joining the village, recently purchased of Richard Ed
munson containing 322 l2 acres, about third Of
which il in wood 30 fiat land, well drained finely
watcrcd-there being many fine springs upon it, and
creek passing through it. There is beautiful situation
convenient to the Court House Spring which build
his land comes TO the main street of the town,
very fertile An unexpected and unimporant change
circumstances since purchased the land, makes il ne
ccssary that should SELL which resolved TO do even
If at considerable sacrifice Lawyers physicians MGR
chants and mechanics would do well attend this sale
such property, thus located is seldom i'm marctTerms
onc-fourh cashhe balance in three equal annual install
ments. ROBEET HURT
Halifax County, Va Nov. 81, 1881. 59-oawiw
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pension fund the past is disclosed in the annexed
port. (N.)
The large supply Of lead in the hands Of the Govern
ment as rents from the public mines, being three four
millions OF pounds beyond what has been used by tho
War Department and the great quantity needed in the ma
Wy being annually for ten past about fifty thousand
quantity equal 10 naval wants be yearly set apart and
placed at the disposal Of this Department.
The deaths, dsmisons, and designations the past YEAR
arc detailed in the lists annexed 20, No. to b.
The general estimates for the ensuing year arc present.
ed the document before referred and marked &C. No
to l5) In these attempt has been made in confor-
nifty TO what is believed to be the spirit of our ins
tuons and in the repeated wishes Of Congress- TO enable
the legislative authorities TO render the appropriations
specific, and 10 place the enumerated contingent fund in
condition 10 meet more nearly and promptly those de-
mands upon IL so indispensable 10 the efficient operations
of the navy. Although the whole expenses of last wear
may not equal the whole appropriations and balances on
hand for the naval services yet the con
gent in former years. has proved insufficient The re-
medy hereafter suggested to supply all past deficiencies
considered preferable to any former practice of rcsortng
to other specific appropriations.
In the mode Of keeping with persons responsible
10 this Department great latitude time induI
ged in the transfer appropriations from object to ano
Their that the dsbursng officers stand charged with large
and almost equal sums under other heads but which ba
lances cannot be legally settled without the authority Of
Congress As this difficulty has generally originated
from carclcssness than dishonesty, and though cen
surabe in principle has probably caused essential n;
guards against imposition and loss, the privilege of an adj
usment to the persons interested No other course is
perceived which will enable the accounting officers con-
nected with th Departen TO close these
their books and Introduce with full effect an acc,
rate and improved system These unsettled balances now
exceed seven millions Of dollars. Again by carving the
balances not expended from the contingent appropriations
70 Tie sbfus fund, instead Of reserying them in the
case OF pay provisions, &c, 10 meet future claims aod in
indemnity for that barbarous and piratcal injury She
ho' also been ordered, ser leaving sIaa, 70 touch AZ
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Olney's school Geography
AND ATLAS.
w d-1awt1st Nov

a PRACTICAL system of Modern Geographiyi
N or a view ofthe present state OF the world, SIM
rlifed and adapted to the capacity OF youth Con
tanning numerous tables. exhibiting the DIVISIONS set
dement's. population extent, akes. canals. and the
various institutions Of the United States and Europe;
the different forms of government, prevailing religions
and the latitude and longitude of the principle places
on the globe. Embellished with numerous engra''nBs
of manners customs, &c. by j Olney.
Accomp aned by an IMPROVED ATLAS, beauti'
fully colofed; containing.
/. map of the World. 2 chart of the World
8. A map Of North America A map of the United
states. S. A map of New England 6 map OF the
Middle and part Of the Southern States T. map OF
Ohio and Indiana 8. A map of South America g. A
map of Europe 10. map of Asia IL. map OF
| Africa r. 4 chart Exhibiting, OH new plan, the
comparative size of the present empires, kingdoms
states, with their forms of government. and number
of square miles, the population OF the principal cities
and towns, the width of the oceans the length OF RI
yers, seas lakes, guIfs bays sounds. &C. the length
| and height Of mountains, the length OF days and
nights in the different attitudes and embracing the re
cent discoveries of Parry, Franklin. Clapperton and
| others.
Received and for sale by ~
| june Idiot DAVID MAXI In. =
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DIR. w. JUDKINS'
Patent Specific Ointment,
SOLD, Wholesale AND RETAIL, BY
WILLIAM ST.ABLER, .4gent, .4ierandr,s

VNHE above Ointment is recommended to the puble
l. as safe and certain remedy for those obstinate
diseases, of which have SO long baticd the ski
Of medical science:
LIST White sweIIings Of every description
I'd Sore legs and ulcers of long standing;
Sd Schirrus or glanduiar tumors. particularly those
hardened tumors in women's Breasts which oftentne
terminate in uIceisted cancers;
4th Felons; or wha, some people know by thcnsne
Of cstsrrhs, Of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains Of the joints;
9th Sprains and bruises Of every description, 0, II
whatever part situate;
9TH letters Of all kinds. In this complaint the 4,
tent. in applying the ointment, must keep the r.r
out Of water;
9Th Chilblaias or parts affected by frost.
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SplenAid Furniture.

CHARLES KOONES,
Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, merit dor
to the corner Of .4Lfred street.
HAS on hand, and constantly manufactures 3 get'
III raj assortment Of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE,
Which, for elegance and durability, defies compett'
His stock, generally consists Of
Grecau and plain sofas, cuuches and lounges
Mahogany and all kinds of drawing room chairs
Grecian, winged and single wsrdrObes
Pedestal end sideboards with marble tops and mIroh
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Piller and block dining, card and breakfast tables
do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
Centric or loo do
French and various other bureaus, with and wIf'r
mirrors
Ladiesdrcssing tables, with and without mirror;
Ditto workstands and music stools
Dittosn gentlemen's cabinet secretaries ard pO'
cases
Wristbands with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany, bird eye, snc CT
maple and common beadstesds
Cribs cradles, candlestands, shaving dos portable d
and every other article in the cabinet line.
LIKEWISE, :,
Mahogany ofysrious kinds, steam sawed, cur y.
shaded yeneers, copal nsh, sacking bottoms, cO''
BEDS, MATTRESSES so.
The above articles will be disposed oifor cash"
punctual persons on the most libersiterms =.
Avery extensive patronage from Washington 'nc.
ces me to say, that will deliver furniture 10 any ?"
chaser in that city free ofexpence.
Iurntng& CARING executed in hebfStnlanN
may 20
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osee Of The Chesapeake &. Ohio Canal Company

WASHINGTON, June "a, 1881.
NOTICE hereby given, that an instament OF Two
~ dollars and fifty cents per share (being the 2ist
nstament on every share of stock in the
Ohio be paId Of
doilsrs and fty cents per share (beng the 22d install
day Of S ns1 Il. wh'en
me- OH csna omnanv. to the Cashier or other Off
Ger of either of the folio wig Banks, viz
The Branch Bank of the United States az ASH
ingtoni .:,
The Patriotic Bank of washington, do
The Bank ofthe Metropolis, 90
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank, at 1eo'Se'o""
The Bank of Alexandra, at Alexandra;
The Bank of Potomac, DO
The Farmers Bank of Alexandria, do
The Mechanics Bank of Alexandra, do
The Haeerstown Bank, in Hagerstown, Md. =,
The Branch of the Valley Bank, in Char'estown' va
and
The Branch of the Valley Bank, in LeesbHrg, va.
BY order of the President and Directors:
JOHN r. INGLE,
Clerk Ches, & Ohio Canal Company.
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