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fOR SALE-A tract of Land in the county of Char
H. iotte, at the confluence of Little Roanoke and the
larger river oil the same naine somctimes called Saunton
iuver,) known generally as RANDoLPHs Lowe Err QUAR-
TER. 1t Is thought to be inferior plantation the
river contains about and not lessthan thousand three
hundred acres OF which, than six hundred river
low grounds. There is a considerable quantity also OF
low ground Oh Little Roanoke and Horsepen Creek plenty
oil plant patch ground and much of the high land very
line Ii has small convenient grist MILL and TIE pana-
ton is uncommonly compact and cultivate
being nearly as broad as il is long.
Also, BUsHr FOREST, containing nearly two thousand,
seven hundred both sides Of Little Roanoke This
tract approaches to Charlotte Court house, would
suit professional man. If not sold private SALE will
be offered at public sale the first Monday in December
next being Charlotte court day, the Courthouse This
tract can be- and will f required be divided pur
chasers, into two, even three parts.
For terms apply to John Marshall, Esq at Charlotte c.
Ii, or William Leigh, Esq. near Halifax c. ii.
Nov. 4, 1881. 5I-tds
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VHNHE subscriber living at whitehall, in the county
x OF Hanover, having employed young man, who
satisfactory evidence of his abilities, would take into his
family four or five small boys boarcrs not exceeding in
age fourteen yearsThe situation Of my residence is in
healthy and agreeable neighbouhood, and commands all
the advantages which can be desired by any who may wish
to condc their children to my carc.The for board
and tuition, during the space Of ten months will be $50
payable the end Of the second session The school will
open the oh day Of January next and terminate on the
last day OF the ensuing November.-Thcrc will be a va
cation Of month, during the summer season. Jnsruc-
lion will be given in all the branches Of an ordinary Eng
lish education, viz Reading Writing Arithmetic Gram
mar, Geography &c; and also in the Latin and Greek
languages-Sct attention will be paid to the department
OF the boys both within and out Of School and every aid
Afforded them in the prosecution Of their respective stu
dies which promptude and steady application on the part
Of their teacher ensure.
Parents, living at distance, who may wish 10 engage
their children, will receive prompt attention. by addressing
letter p me- and directing II TO Yerdon pe5-Ohce o.
Tsylorsville THOMAS boswell
Dec. T. b0-2twst
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NOR SALE, on the premises. tue highest bidder, on
thursday the 18th day OF December next the Estate
called RocKFIsH, whereon David r. Patterson
resided in cson county. And also, the same time and
place, thiryvc negroes, belonging the said decedent
horses hogs, cattle plantation utensils and corn fodder
&c on the estate. This estate contains about five hun
dred and sixty acres and lies in the fork of Rocksh and
James rversa good crop OF wheat has been seeded
and possession will be given ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS having
been repeatedly advertised for salo and lying the pub
lie road no other description Is deemed necessary at this
ume than merely to remark that both the low grounds
and high land have been generally esteemed first
The terms will be- for the land credit of one two hrce
and four years from Christmas next with Deed of Trust
on it, and satisfactory personal security for the several
stament as they fall due and the negroes part of them for
cash. and the Others together with the stock other ar
hcles on credit until Christmas, eighteen hundred and
thrytw with bond and approved security for
cceding ten dollars hut for that, all under cash
will be required. This sale will take place if bidders at
tend, and will be continued from day day until finished
REUBEN b. PATTESON,
Executor of David r. Paucson, dec.
Nov. %, 1881. 5s-tds
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ED UMFORD ACADEMY.-The first session of the
* q ensuing year will commence in this institution on
Monday the 10th January and terminate the 18th June
In the classical department. the Crock and Roman authors
will be taught, which recommended by the University
OF Virginia, preparatory for admission that
Institution Students however, who design entering other
Colleges receive such instruction viii comport with
their future arrangcments.Thc English and Mathcmat-
cal department. will continue be conducted by Mr. Thos
McMahon gentleman pre-eminently distinguished for
the extent and variety of his Mathematical requirements
and whose ZEAL fidelity, and ability in the discharge of his
duties have been manifested by the evident improvement
OF his pupils during the late session. To the
various branches OF Mathematics taught in this Semi
nary, would appear osenaous; let ii suffice say,
the necessity of College in that department of
science is entirely superseded Mr.. James Ryan, of New
York, the weknown and learned Editor of Legendre's
Geometry Gibson's Surveying, the Mathematical Diary
and author OF the derena and Integral Calculus, gor
ously examined by Mr.. Mcmahon and he has certified in
the most unqualified manner, that nc is profound Mahe
matcian Mr. Rs certificate is in the possession of the
observation-disclosures Board Washing, and Tuition leach
boardcr finding his own bed bedding towels, candles,
&c 500 per session of five months, payable in advance
Tuition alone, $I5 per session, payable also in advance
Students (whcther boarders day schola) who enter
at any time previous to the 18th February liable to the
cxpcnce of whole session. VIM. HAWKESWORTH.
King William, Dec. 6. 6O-wtl7hJan
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I'm CHANCERY-VIRGINIA.- rules held in the
h Clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Chesterfield county the fifth day of Sepcm-
Der, 1881:
Robert Haskns and Martha + his wife, Cato Martha +.
Archery plPfs.
against
John A. Archer, William w. Archer, Peter r. Archer,
Mary Archer Louisa c. Archer, John Jones and Sarah r.
his wife, late Sarah r. Archery and Cncnnatus Jones, Ii
berus Jones, Tclcnachus Jones' and Ulysses Jones'
FAINT children of Elizabeth T. jones' decd formerly Eliza
beth r. Archery by Lawson Nunnaly, their guardian
al ifem, defds
The defendant, John Jones and Sarah r. his wife, not
having entered their appearance and given security
coring the act of Assembly and the rules of this court
and appearing that they nhabitants Of this Com
monweath 1t is ordered that the said defendants do APP
pear here. at rules TO he held for the said court in the
Clerks Office thereof, the first Monday in January
next, and the bill of the plaintiffs; and that copy OF
this order be forthwith inserted in newspaper publish
ed in the city Of Richmond for months SUCCESSFULLY
and another copy posted at the front door ofc
of this county. CoPy-Testc.
LAWSON NUNNALLY, ID. c.
Nov. j. b0--wSwT
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THNHE EAGLE HOTEL.-The undersigned has taken
III this Hotel The convenience off locality, with its
extensive accommodations surpassed by any ia
vern in the United States Professions of attempts to
please common, that it is useless make them
The Proprietor has taken this establishment short
notice, (ony two days previous to the meeting of the Le
gsaturo that he may not have opportunity OF manifest
ing early he would wish, his desire to please
generous public will excuse, in the beginning, the at
tempt OF one not much accustomed to the detail of such
concern. The Proprietor gives solemn that no
pains expense shall be spared to elicit appreciation and
bring custom The liquors shall he the best the country
Affords and table to conform.-Boalcrs requested
and every effort made for their suitable entertainments
The undersigned would be particularly indebted his
friends in Richmond for such cusom.A separate table
will be prepared for members of the Legislature.
ALEXANDER l.. Bolts.
Richmond City, Dec. 2, 1881 59-n
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VHNHE OAKRIDGE FEMALE SCHOOL will be con-
"a tinued the ensuing year, under the instruction of
Miss f. Jones' whose system Of teaching is the most
modern and approved plan The School will open on the
18th January next and close 10Th December following
with vacation OF one month during the In this
School the usual of instruction pursued afford
ing the best female English education including the rud
nents of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, and Rhetoric
Miss j. will also teach plain nccdlework Ten or twelve
boarders will be received at Oakridge 800 EACH ncud-
ing all expenses payable haycarly 1t is desirable that
Of the furnish their bed and bedding and
in such cases, So will be deducted.
Nov. 30. f5S-Iml WILSON ALLEN.
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a GOOD TAILOR WANTED.-Onc who can come
IN we'll recommended for industrious and sober habits
may hear OF good situation by personal application TO-
or communication addressed to Post Master Faber's
Mills, Nelson County, Va.
ALSO, Coon BLACKsMITH.-For whom liberal wa
gos VIII be given Tor the ensuing year. ii early application
be made above directed
Dec. 10. 6tLwt,v
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~ ISIS ANN f. TAYLOR will continue her School at
lVH my house the ensuing year. commencingon the 10Th
day OF January, and terminating the second Friday in
December following, with vacation Of month in Sum
ner In this School will be taught--Orthography Read
ing, Writing English Grammar Arithmetic Geography
and History, plain Needlew and Theorem Painting
INC price oftuion will be Sl5 except orpaintng, which
VIII he an addition Of So. The price of board will be $50
Tor the scholastic year Of 10 months; boardcrs furnishing
their own beds and bedding addition Of 50 furnish
ed them by the subscriber My Post Office is Politics.
vile, Louisa county Persons wishing TO encourage this
SCHOOL, would do we'll TO make early application, as the
School will be limited JOHN l.. COLLINS
Oct Is. 49-wI0t
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HD OANOKE NAVIGATION COMPANY.-A dyi-
-l0 dend OF 3D. per cent, has been declared on the
capital stock Of the Roanoke Navigation Company paya-
ole by the Treasurer, demand-When application for
payment made by agent must be accompanied by
acknowledged proved before Judge Justice of the
Peace. A. JOINER Treasurer
Dec. Is. 6l-3t
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AM|OOL HATS, AND CAPS.-Thc subscribers beg
w leave TO remind planters, Golfers and Others that
The season for furnishing negroes with clothing is fast APP
proachng and that they have hand excellent
mcnt OF low priced wool hats and caps for the purpose
Dec 2. [59-6tl RAYMOND & BROTHERS
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"A BLE-BODIED HANDS WANTED.-The subscri-
IN Der wishes hire for the next next year. a number
OF bodied hands, work the Petersburg Rail Road
liberal prices will be given and the money paid
1y. Dec. Is. [6i-T&F TT JAMES MALONE.
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NOTICE.-A Teacher Wdnted.--A gentleman of
unexceptionablc character, experienced in School
Keeping well versed in the Latin and Greek Languages
and the elementary branches of Mathematics, will find
desirable situation in private family, by application
at Morgansville, Nottoway, Va.
Dec. 10, 1881 62-vtlstF
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Inc ENoUikER published twice wsel generally and
s"iee ncs week during of the sac
vance. N.s sssoo'e Five Dollar, payable adj
ss. The Editors will safety rem,ting
~ ". 'ns postage OF all !etters being pad By the writer's
NO paper will DO discontinued, discretion of tho
nu,tofs, until all nrrenfsgcs have been paid
whoever wi tho shall hav,
tho tenth Grais. " ''r'' '"1" "a'o
TERMS of ADVERTISING
uT Ono ess First
snce 50 ecns No Inserted until h,. sh., hs
paid for asssmed by person city or lie onyonS
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~ EGROES FOR SALE.-Wl be sold TO the highest
u bidder Monday the Goth of December inst, If
fair, il not the next fair day thereafter credit OF twelve
months, between 80 and 40 negroes consisting of men,
women, boys and girls, at the Farmers Hotel in the town
OF ManckesterBond, with approved security, will be
quircd, EDWD. o. FRIEND.
Dec. z. eff
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land AND NEGROES ron al


PURSUANT to the last will and testament of James
u Walker, decd and decree Of the County Court of
buckingham will be sold the premises, to the highest
bidder, Monday, the 26h December next the tract Of
land belonging to the estate Of the late Col James Walker
Decd containing about 1900 This land is situated
on the waters of Fish Pond and Holiday Creek-most Of
which is standing in woodsive six hundred acres of
good high land for tobacco the balance good grain land
some excellent flats in fine state for tobacco with good
two story dwelling house, kitchen, garden eranary, and
other out-houscs There is also good mill lately built
The above land will be divided sold in entire tract
ON credit Of one, two, and perhaps three years The
grocs are very likely and valuable; they will be sold
credit OF IL months together with the crop Of all kinds,
stock household and kitchen furniture, plantation Tools
the purchasers giving bond with approved security. Any
person wishing TO view the premises, will apply the
subscriber VINO lives convenient and will show the
AT any time. JOEL WATKINS
NOV. J. lOO-tJ Exor. Of Jas. Walker, decd.
KNR. JOHN G. NELSON will teach school al nv
I'VE house the ensuing year. lie will teach the Greek,
Latin and English Languages The school will commence
the third Monday in January, 1892 and terminate on
the second Friday In December following There will be
vacation Of one month in the summer, commencing on
the second Friday in June-I will accommodate ten OF
twelve boys with board wishing and lodging for 500 each
The price Of tuition will be $40 per scholar One half OIL
the board and tuition fees will be required AZ the end o
each sesslon.Yerdon =. o., Hanover, Is nv address
Nov r. b6-wst JOHN n NOEL
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HDURSUANT to deed of trust executed by Rich'd
n Jones and wife, and of record in the Clerks Of
lice OF Amelia to secure the payment of certain of
money, due to William II. Johnson, John II. Walk and
others, shall proceed to SELL for cash. at Amelia Court
house, on the 22d day of December next being Amelia
court day. certain tract of Land containing S05 acres
less and adjoining the lands of John Bland David
Mabin, and others also, negro woman, named Caro-
ne-Ihe title to the above property Is considered good
but acting Trustee, shall only convey such title as is
vested in me- VIM. T. EGGLESTON, Trustee
Nov. 20. 5S-tds
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SITUATION WANTED-A youxg gentleman who
~ has had some experience teacher, wishes to en-
gage for the ensuing year public or private semi
nary in private family He has been deemed quail
fed to instruct in the Greek, Latin, and French languages
and pure of qualification can
be produced.
Letters addressed to A. B. Lindsay Store Abe
MARIE Va, will be attended to. Information may be
obtained by applying to Benjamin f. Niche, Esq of Rich
mond Dec. I5 T6i-2awatl
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HTDUCAfION-Th scholastic year of p. Mayo's
~ Seminary, will end on the 10th Of this month. This
school will be opened for the next year. the first Mon
day in January and closed the 23d December There
Will be vacation of three weeks in August The Terms
for the scholastic year on monhs for Tuition S25
terly and dollar from each pupil fuel No pupil
that has not been the school, will be received short
or time than the year The teacher avals himself this
OCCASION to express his thanks his patrons for their
fIdcnce and support
Richmond Hill Dec. 9th 1881 6t-w3t
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a NEUTRAL HOrEL-Thc subscribers have associat
~ ed themselves under the firm ofPucKETT s. BALL,
and will keep the above establishments which has been
improved and added to- enable them accommodate
their friends and acquaintances in and style
to comfort and convenience equal at least any in this
city, and terms moderate and reasonable pro-
fit and the Richmond market will aod;a they ask. is
fair trial. and fair share OF encouragement and they
then fear not giving satisfaction to generous public Their
bar table, and stable well lodging shall not be
passed-A few boarders by the month, quarter or
year not only desirable but wished for by the pubcs
obedient servants. ISHAM PUCKETT,
THOMAS BALL.
Richmond, Dec. 9th 1911. 6l-6t
u The Petersburg lntellgencer will insert the above
four times, and send their this Office for coec
ton.
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q lash SALE OF VALUABLE NEGROES-Win
" be sold for cash, at KING William Court house. on
Monday, the goth inst that being court day. negroes
belonging TO the estate of George Dabney, decd, all Of
whom very likely about 25 years of age except
that is first female and washer and would
be disposed of privately by b. f. Dabney at the Eagle
Hotel. G. III. DABNEY
b. +. DABNEY,
Dec 10. t63-w2(S2tl Errors Geo. Ddbney dec.
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a GENTLEMAN residing above Richmond, in a
Z M- healthy ncighborhood, wishes 20 employ Female
Teacher for the ensuing year Inquire Of the Editors Of
his paper Nov. 4. 51-6
HALLEGO MfLLS--FANJLY FLouR.--I have Gor
M sale further supply Of Family Flour, made at my
MILF, out Of pure White Wheat
Dec. 3. 6t--6t 2. r CHEVAILIE
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EXAMINERS BANK OF yIRGINIA.--The annual
ID meeting Of the Stockholders, for the election Of D
rectos of the Bank and Of the Offices Of Discount and De-
post, will be held Wednesday, the 4h day of January
next. VIM NEKERVIS Cash.
Dec. z. 50-2awtd
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FDUCATION.-Th subscriber, who resides on the
-nL estate near the Bowling Green, in the county of
Caroline, known the residence Of the late Col John
Hoomcs having engaged, a Teacher in his family,
young Lady, well qualified to conduct female school,
would receive six or eight girls boardcrs. His residence
~ esteemed unusually healthy and located agreca-
bic neighborhood In this School the ordinary branches
Of an English Education will be aught-such as Reading
Writing, Arithmetic Grammar, Geography, &C. The
terms for Tuition and Board, including washing lodging
&c will be eightyhvc dollars for the scholastic year of
ten months which will be divided into two sessions The
School will open the 10th day of January. Parents
disposed TO conde their children his care may rest as
surcd that every attention will be paid their and
morals THOMAS B. BEATTY
Dec. 10, 1881. 64-w3w
Miss Ann Maria M'Coull, having resided in my family
during the present year, for the express purpose of quail
flying herself to instruct youth has attended with
and course Of studies designed for the auan
mcnt Of that object and certify that she is well quail
fed to take charge Of School and give profitable instruc
ton in all the ordinary branches of English Education
Hcrnativc cndownmens, combining affiby and affection
with unusual rmness and decision of character qualify
her. in eminent degree, for the aruous and responsible
employment which she has chosen and render her
example as well preeepts Of the greatest advantage
her pupils. NJ HERARD
Fred'g, Nov 10Th 1891
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I'm Observation-Disclosures County July Court 1881
IL Stephen Cook and William $. Reid, surviving part
ners OF Stephen Cook & Co. Pitts.
against
George A. Wylle and Mary V. wylhe, in their own
rights, and as admr and adm of Hugh Vile decd Ro
bert Hurt, Allen s. Wyllie, Philemon W. WylIe, VIM
Allen and Martha his wife, Mitchell Hail. adm'or of
James Hall, and as admir- of Elizabeth Hail. and Mary
H. Wylhe. Defts.
This this day be heard on the BILL an
swers of tho defendants, Hurt, Mary III. Wyie, Geo A.
w. Wylic, (Which answer Of the said Allen s. Wyllic
is this day fled the decree 1Si the defendants Will
liam Allen and wife, and Mitchell Hall; which appear TO
have been duly served, and exhibits and was argued by
COUNSEL consideration Whereof the doth take the
bill for confessed, the said Allen and wife and HALL
and doth adudge order and decree that of the commits
oners of the court do take between the plain
lifts and defendants to ascertain what portion the
same is properly chargcabe to the defendants A. Wyl-
lie and Mary V. Wylle, respectively, in their individual
characters also what portion of the accounts pro-
perly chargcablc TO the of the said Hugh Willie
dec d. that he ascertain whether the defendant Hurt has
administered the whole estate of the said Hugh Wyie
decd and if not how much thereof remains in his hands
part of the said which may be found to be properly
chargeabe TO the estate of the said Hugh Wylc dec
shallbe paid by the said Mary Wyle and the dstrbu
tees OF the said Hugh yle, decd taking into consdcra
ton the proper distribution between those who drew their
support from the estate, and those who drew support
as to make up the whole account upon principles equ-
~ and justice, and that he report the court
with any matter specially stated, deemed pertinent by
himself required to be stated by any of the parties
Copy.-Teste, NM HOLT, ID. c.
HALIFAX COUNTY, Oct. IL, 1891
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HNOR SALE.-On Tuesday the goth of this month"; by
ID the Subscriber, at Edge,cood his residence in the
upper part OF the Forks of Hanover Is 20 Negroes
amhcs Tor cash. They will be sold privately if it can be
effected; if not they viii be put up the highest bidder
At the same time and place. will be offered sale Tract
OF Land on Little River, of 227 acres, lying between the
lands oil Lewis Bcrkely and the Rev. John Cooke And
Twenty or Twenty-Five Head of Cattle. The Land and
Cattle will be sold credit of IL months Particulars
Will be made known the day If the weather prevents
the sale on the 2Oth il will be made the day.
Dec 6. Colds. G.. BERK ELEY
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The parties Interested in the accounts in the above suit
directed TO be taken, hereby notified that have APP
pointed Monday the 9Th January next, the residence
Mary v Wylic, for that purpose, when and where they
will please attend with their papers and vouchers ready
settlement. THOMAS EASLEY, Commissioner.
Oct 2l. 17-yySwe
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LNOR SALE,-That well-known Establishment the
Il Swan Tavern, in the town of York formerly occu-
pied by Lawrence Gibbons, and latterly by Matthew Wills
deed. Its advantageous situation Is eminent as
Public House: Ii being spacious building i'm good con-
dhon Immediately opposite the Court with all
the necessary Offices Also, large stable and lot This
tenement VIII be sold privately, advantageous TERMS
posed oil before York December day. will then be
sold publicly ON the premises Terms made known on the
day oil sale. WILLIAM NELSON.
Dec. 10. 6I-,IaD
TUNHE celebrated SIR CHARLES will stand the
~ next season at the stable of my son George w
Johnson, and under his immediate management within
one mile OF Moodys Tavern in the county of Chester
held, about 20 miles from Richmond and Petersburg
Terms, &C., hereafter. w r. Johnson
Chesterfield, Dec. 8, 1881 Gift