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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-17

HNDUCATION.-AIy school will be continued the en-
q n suing year, at my residence in Hanover County,
about % miles from Richmond and above Col Goodals
My course OF instruction viii comprise the Latin, French,
and English Languages; Geography with the of the
Maps and Globes; regular of History with Chro-
noogy, Arithmetic Mathematics and the of Surveying;
English Grammar and English Composition. My sor
scholastic year of ten months My school will commence
on the 10Th of JAN 1891 and terminate the 18th Dec.
"A vacation of four weeks will be given the summer
There will be examination at the close of the year,
the result OF which will be sent 10 the parents and guar
dams of children committed TO my Particular
ton will be paid 10 the moral conduct of my pupils and
good discipline maintained in school, have been engaged
in teaching for eight years past, and fully sensible of
the great responsibility which my profession imposes Ny
residence is unusually healthy and remote from places
vice and dissipation. In relation my character quail
hcaons authorised to refer TO the following gentle
men, viz:
Right Rer Richard Charming Moore, d. d. of Rich
niond.
Rer. William armstrong, Of Richmond.
+. s. T.. James, s. Co. of do.
Rer Wiihdn' Meade, ID. ID. Of Frederick County.
Hanover, Dew. 1929. HERMON DAVIS.
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I'm cfIANcERY
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IN CfIANCERY.---At Rules holden In the Clerks or
fee of the County Court OF Charlotte, the 9th day of
December, 1881:
Lewis Dunn, Pr
against
Edward Edge, Eiam Edge, Ascy Edge, Elizabeth Edge
Nancy Edge and Grief Barksdoc, late Sheof Charlotte
to whom was committed administration of the estate dc
bons non OF Edward Elam deceased with the will
ed. Dens
The defendants Edward Edge, Elan Edge, Asey
Edge, Elizabeth Edge, and Nancy EDGE not having
tered their appearance according 10 the Act of Assembly
and the Rules of this Court and il appearing the salts
faction OF the Court that they not inhabitants of this
State, on the motion of the Plaintiff by COUNSEL is order
ed That the said Defendants do appear here the first
Monday in March next. and their appearance and
answer the Plaintiffs BILL and give security for perform
ing the decrcc OF the Court and that copy of this order
DC inserted in the Richmond Enquirer, for two months
successfully, and posted the front door of the Court
house ofthe said county. A Copy. Teste,
WINSTON ROBINSON, Clerk.
Dec 10. 6i-wSwN
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !

J
NOTICE hereby given TO the proprcors the Four
v and half per cent. Stock, of FIVE MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS, created in pursuance of Act of Congress-
passed the 10th day of May 1924 thathe Certificates
OF the said Stock will be paid the t day of January
next TO the propretos thereof their legal representa-
vcs or attorneys duly constituted the presentation and
surrender the said Certificates the Treasury the
Loan Office, where the may stand credited.
Notice is further giren that no transfer of the Cert
Gates of said Stock from the books of the Treasury or any
loan Office will be allowed after the lst day of December
next
And also, that the interest all the Certificates of the
said Stock will and determine on the 3ls day of
December next LOUIS McLANE,
Oct. T. Il3-oafdl Secretary ofhe Treasury
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a NONCORD ACADEMY.-The exercises of this Sc
~ Ininary for the ensuing year will commence on the
18th of January and terminate the 18th of December
allowing August for vacation. The Classical Depart
mcnt viii comprise the Ancient and Modern Langnages
The Mathematical will be adapted to the vocation
which the Student may select, TO the College Unver-
sity where he may wish TO graduate, after leaving this
institution While due attention will be paid TO the adj
vancement OF the pupils in the higher branches pains
will be spared impartng to them thorough acquain
ance with such studies constitute a complete English
Education. The relations and friends of the Students arc
Invited tovisith at any time and Judge of their sua
ton and Improvement The terms for Board and Tuition
will be Sl10 each boaror finding his bed and candles or
SIG if they be furnished him. Some of the Students
will complete their Acadcrnic course this year. and will
leave vacancies for others Parents and Guardians who
may wish TO commit their children and wards the care of
the Subscriber requested TO write to him. and direct
their letters to THOS. -. COLEMAN
President Of the Concord acadcmy, near me
BOtCfng Green, Caroline County.
Nov. lS 55-w6t
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Certificate of Bishop .lfoore.

Mr.. III. Davis employed by Bishop .lieade pri-
vate tutor of his children for upwards of years. and
have every reason to believe approved by him. /,
therefore, can with proprety recommend Mr. Davis such
parents as may be disposed to employ him.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE.
letter addressed to me- must be directed to Montpelier
Hanover county, Va. IIERMON DAVIS.
Nov. 30 58-wtf
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a kHlO AND KENTUCKY LANDS-The Subscri-
W Der offers his services propetors of
lands in the States of Ohio and Kentucky, for the sale
thereof and payment of the taxes. All letters addressed
to him at Cincinnati John III. Price, Esq of Rich
mond POST PAID, will be duly attended He refers
those to whom he may be unknown, Chief Justice Mar
SHALL Chapman Johnson, Charles Copeland and Saml My
ers, Esqrs. JAMES SOUTHGATE
r. 81. $. will also attend Attorney at Law TO suits
in the Federal Courts Columbus and Frankfort
NOV 4. bI=M6m
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT., }
October 9th. 1871.

October 6th 1881. :
VH lei Notice was given BY hi, Department
w the LIST instant, TO the Propieors Of the -Four and
hGy per cent Stock of Hire Millions of Dollars created
in pursuance of Act of Congress of the Goth May 1921
and to the prOprctors ohe Fire per cent Stock created in
pursuance ola Act of the 18th of May 1920 that the Ger
icatcS of the said Stock will be redeemed on the s and I'd
OF January next and whereas of the Pro-
petor OF the said Stocks may desire the reimbursement
their Certificates previously the aforesaid or %
airy, NoT1cE is NOW GIVEN, That on the presentation
and surrender by the Proprietor of any Certificate or his
Attorney duly constituted the Treasury or at the Loan
Office where the may stand credited any time pre-
vou to the aforesaid LIST I'd of January next the case
may be- the principal OF the said Certificate will be rem-
burscd and the interest which shall have accrued thereon TO
the time of such surrender, will he paid.
LOUIS MCLANE, Secr'y Of the Treasury.
OCT. H. 4i-eowtlstJan.
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OTlCE-All persons having claims against the
OF James Henderson, dcc'd required present
them duly authenticated TO me- before the 10th De-
cember next as am about 10 close my administration and
deliver the estate to the Legatecs.
HANCOCK LEE, Exec'r Of Henderson, decd
Manchester, 18th Nov. 5S-WU
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FENHIRrY DOLLARS REWARD.-I will give the
d above reward for the apprehension and commitla to
Jail ofJoIN LOCUST, who having inflicted several blows
on one OF my Managers the 10th of August last which
is 6ehered to haze caused DEATH left the farm John is of
dark complexion about 27 years of age, rather under the
ordinary size, and is remarkable for his eyes, which
prominent and OF smoky color, and high forehead,
in the vicinity of clifton and Bluff Point in the county
OF Northumberland, LeeSbrg and JVinchester near
the iost-namcd place he hired for one or two wears
John may have reached free State; if So any in
formation given will be thankfully received steps ia
ken TO bring him TO trial.
ROBERT w. CARTER, Richmond Co. Va.
Sabine Hall, Oct. 20, 1881 5O-wSw
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IA HAVE farIncd Mai. John p. Whites celebrated Race
~ Horse CobLfER lie will stand the ensuing season at
Chesicreli MecSlenburg county Virginia. His reputa-
tton and character Race Horse, needs comment
he is 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 viii entlc him
TO rank Stallion he has done Racer lie is ta
ken from the turf without the least injury.
RICHARD G. PURYEAR.
Nov. %. 5s-wd
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a GOOD TAILOR wANTED.--Ons who can como
N well recommended for industrious and sober habits
may hear OF good stuatioa, by personal application to-
or communication addressed Post Master Faber's
Mills, Nelson County, Va
ALSO, A Coon BLAcKsMIrH.-For whom liberal wa
ges will be given for the ensuing year, early application
DO made as above directed
Dec. I5. 6i-wtu-
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EDUCATI0N.-The subscriber. who resides ON tho
IL estate near the Bowling Green. in the county of
Caroline known the residence OF the late COL John
Hoomes, having engaged, a Teacher in his family,
young Lady, well qualified TO conduct female school,
would receive six eight girls boarder His residence
esteemed unusually healthy and is located in arcea
Bile neighborhood In this School the ordinary branches
OF an English Education will be taught-such Reading
Writing, Arithmetic Grammar, Geography, sc. The
terms for Tuition and Board including washing lodging
sc. will be eightyvc dollars for the scholastic year of
ten months, which will be divided into sessions The
School will open the 10th day of January. Parents
disposed to conde their children TO his care may
sured that every attention will be paid to their comfort
morals. THOMAS b. BEATTY.
Dec To- 1881. 6t-w3w
Miss Ann Maria MCoul, having resided in my family
during the present year, for the express purpose oqua
tying herself TO instruct youth has attended, with diligence
and success, of studies designed for the attain
men of that object and certify that, she is well quail
fled to take charge of School, and give profitable nstruc-
ton in all the ordinary branches of English Education.
tiernative endownments, combining aabity and affection
with unusual hrmnes and decision of character qualify
her. in an eminent degree for the aruous and responsible
employment which she has chosen, and render her
example yell precept, OF the greatest advantage
her pupils. NJ HERARD.
Frcd'g, Nov. 10Th 1881
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q 1881:
Howell l.. JeiIiics, Pitt


John ). Jeilfies admir-. of Sarah L. Bugg and in his
own right Swepson JciieS, Achilles Jcfliics Bracket
Barnes, the children of Jane Barnes decd whose
are unknown, William Burnett, the children Martha Bur
nett, decd whose names unknown, John Brown, and
Lucy his wife, Charles l.. Jefies Richard Jcles, John
Wincles admir- of Thomas Burnett, decd, Joseph Set
and Polly his wife, Robert Reynolds and Martha his wife,
Sally Burnett, Happy Burnett, Harriet Burnett, Mark A.
Burnett, Dabney Ill., and Isabella his wife John Burnett
Joseph Burnett, Charles Smith, and Nancy his wife, and
Miles L. Crowder, Deits
The defendants, Swepson Jeiliics Achilles Jeilfies,
Bracket Barnes, the children of Jane Barnes decd, Will
liam Burnett the children of Martha Burnett John
Brown, and Lucy his wife, Charles l.. Jeiies, Dabney
Ill., John Burnett Joseph Burnett, and Charles Smith, and
Nancy his wife having entered their appearance
cordng TO the Act of Assembly and the Rules of this Court
and appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that they
not inhabitants of this State, motion of the plaintiff,
by his Aorneylt is ordered, that the defendants do APP
pear here on the st day OF January Court next and
ter their appearance, and answer the plaintiffs BILL and
that copy of this order be inserted in of the
papers printed in the town of Petersburg city of Rich
mond for eight weeks successfully and posted the front
door of the Court house of said county.
Copy.-Tcste, JOHN G. BAPTIST, Clerk.
Nov. \. 5l-wSs
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Extract # n letter from Dr. VIM S,y1Fr. dqted 20H
.lorember, 1881, " states FJigafe constellation,
Gosporf, dddy cssed Ia H,c Secretary ~ The .NaU
Gin the beginning OF September tc return Of the ship
from Naples ard while q. anchor 100 thc baror Of Mabon
the Faoioid modified Small PoV very uncxp,ctcdl,
'a1dc ~ appearance ON board and Mdshpuau Brent
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NoIlCE-The undersigned is DESTROYS of adjusting the
affairs OF his inestatc speedily possible, and
therefore requests all indebted his ntesate
make payment as he cannot delay the performance of his
duties lie also takes this method of notifying all persons
having claims against his interstate, his individual ac
count or as security for person persons whatever
to make known 10 him all such claims without delay This
notice will be plead in bar of such claims shall not be
made known within q reasonable time.
RICHARD C. SMITH,
Admir- of VIM Cunning CHAM, decd
Nov. IL. 56-law l2t Late of Hanover county
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a. ALE OF NEGROEs.-Will be sold at Stoney Point,
~ Cumberland county, on the Both December next, TO
the for cash. from fifteen to twenty Negroes,
belonging to the estate of George n Skpwith, all young
and likely. WM MURRAY
Agent for Admx. and Guardian of the heirs
NOV. ~. 5S-wtds
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ANLASSICAL 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 may undertake TO learn the method
OF instruction pursued at this School, is very different from
the superficial course of Education which has become
fashionable, the subscriber deems necessary 10 inform
the public, that every member of his school actually
required 10 understand and purse every NAV
read This method rarely fails to make good scholars but
requires abour and study than the fashionable plan
OF modern scOsts, and therefore very irksome TO the
ignorant and indoentIn this School, will be taught the
Greek and Latin Languages, English Grammar, English
Composition, Geography with the OF maps and globes
Mathematics and Arithmetic. The School will com-
mence on the 18th of january 1892 and terminate the
10th OF December following There will be a vacation of
weeks, commencing Oh the 10th day of June.-The
charge for board tuition, Washing lodging and fuel will
be $40, payable one half on the LIST day of june 1892
and the other half the LIST day of December following
Long Creek situated in part of Louisa County proven
bal for health and sterility 1t is 3S miles from Rich
mond. 81 from Fredericksburg and % from Gainesville
The stage from Fredericksburg to Carersve passes i'm
nedaely by the Schoohousc and that from Richmond To-
Orange Courth house, within short distance of -Letter
to the subscriber should be directed 'ong Creek p o.
Louisa WILLIAM NELSON
NOV ~. 5S-IafO
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ENDUCATION.-Thc subscriber for several wears past
n having abored much to regret underline very many
and serious lnconvencnces of dwelling not sufficient
ly 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
of Amelia, his excellent little farm containing ample house
Of every description all other convcnences ne
ceSSary for the comfort and accommodation of both Board
ing and Day School for children either SEX not exceed
ing hiteen years OF age las will be admitted in this
school that age unless personally known pro-
petor, and acknowledged TO possess such habits moral
y and industry, w2uld justly entle them amitancc
IN any institution, however ngidits discipline of either
religious moral nature AS the instruction of youth for
the last twelve years has been almost the exclusive
poyment OF the subscriber looking forward other pro-
iesSion Tor support but making this his settled and porma-
nent business for life it is natural suppose that he
spared neither labor expense qualify himself for the
discharge of the difficult and responsible of pleasing
both parent and child; task which, notwithstanding its
dihcuy, without vanity, he say from the patronage
invariably received, has been performed, he hopes the
entire satisfaction of all heretofore interested in his school
his Institution will be opened the 10Th of January and
terminate on the 10th Of December following making the
schoOl-erin OF ten months, allowing the month of June
vacation Instruction will be given in the Greek Latin
French and English Languages embracing in the last
Reading, Writing, Grammar, Arithmetic, and Geography
with the of the Maps and Globes very extensively
TERMS.-For Board and Tuition, including bed, bed
ding candles, &c. $50 For Tuition alone S25 in every
instance, and scholar received for shorter period than
session OF five monhsTo such may wish TO encourage
this school, tmay be proper TO remark that early appca
ton would be best, it is not designed be unusually
large having its limit which will not be exceeded. The
intention of the subscriber is devote his time and atten
on particularly TO his school, having employed
to take charge of his few agricultural engagementsThe
discipline OF this school will be humane; but offences will
invariably receive their due considerations not unfrc
quenty their deserved Observation-Disclosures directed TO
PalneSVle T. o. Amelia, Will be attended TO with prompt
ness and pleasure. JOHN II. DAY.
Amelia, Oct. IL. I4-wt25hD
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NOTlCE-Already my object in locating myself at
Fairfield near Richmond, in the months of Deem
Der and January next has been made known and the in
tenton OF this notice for the purpose of saying will be
ready to receive all stock sent my by the appoint
ed time. My terms will bethe market price of grain for
iecd 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
this measure, nasmuc il brings together the stock for
sale, and the c0nvencncy ofpurchaser in Knowing where
TO find it, That it will improve the stock throughout the
country by It's distributions object much 10 he desired.
and proof Of its good effect have only to look 10 tho
West 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
csted should be uncandd; but when I say the public
interest is combined speak the truth. Ard now as NV
quill has become ary and the subject understood viii
decline any farther remark with the hope that We shall
meet in Convention at Fairfield, and fix the Tariff
JAMES !. HARRISON
p. S.-Eclipse will remain at Fairfield during nv STAY
at that pace-wherc invite public attcnGon-My text
is--mcasurcs, and not men, J. J. n.
Oct. 70. 4S--wu
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I'm CHANCERY--In Amelia County, November
III Court. 1881

n court, 1881
William -. Foster, Elizabeth Webster. widow of Will
liam cbscr, decd, formerly Elizabeth Foster Polly G
Bevil, widow of Archer Bevil dec d. formerly Polly G.
Foster Philip Adams aud Matilda his wife formerly Ma
hlda Foster, Joshua Foster, Marson Foster and Ann his
wife, Granville Williamson and Catharine his wife for
morly Foster Tman Foster and Maria his wife Maria
Foster widow of Booker Foster, decd, Ann Foster Sell
ma Foster Matilda Foster and Richard Foster, infant chill
dren Of Booker Foster. decd, and Matilda who sue by
their mother, as next friend, pnE
against
Thomas W. Webster, ex'or Of Booker Foster decd
John ). Foster and Josiah Foster, DcGs
The defendants, John S. Foster and Josiah Foster not
having entered their appearance and given security
according 70 the Act Of Assembly and the rules Of this
court and it appearing to the satisfaction Of the court
That they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth on
the motion Of the plaintiffs, by their COUNSEL t is order
ed that the said defendants do appear here the fourth
Thursday In February next, and answer The bill of tie
plaintiffs aud that copy Of this order be forthwith insert
ed M some newspaper published in the city Of Richmond
Tor two months successfully and at another copy be post
cd at hc lonl door Of the Court house Of this county on
two succo a.yc court dave. a copy. Tcste
Dec ?. 50--wSw JOHN r. LEIGH C..
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Ok x REWARD.-Strayed from the subscriber, a
~ eDs brown bay Fy, with blaze face, two years old
last Spring Whoever will deliver said Fily 10 me- or
give such information as will enable to get her again,
shall receive a reward of five dollars.
SAMUEL DRAKE.
Powhatan County, Dec. /. 60-W4w+
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EDUBlIC SALE.-By virtue of deed of trust execut--
a. ed by Jefferson Swami, the 22d day of Septem-
ber is29 for purposes therein mentioned and recorded in
the clerk $ once OF Powhatan county Court will be ex-
posed To SALE TO the highest bidder AT publc auction for
ready money! at Powhatdn Courthouse on the third We'd
ncsday in December next (being Powhaan county Court
day tract of land in the county of Powhaan called and
known by the name of Woodland, containing one hundred
and ninetyn and adjoining the lands of Richard
Taylor and Samuel Drake and others much thereof
will be sufficient to satisfy the purposes the said deed
and such title only as the Trustees have by the deed of
trust aforesaid, will be conveyed to the purchaser by
oct H. lw2m] THE TRUSTEES.