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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

Already my object in locating myself al
Fairfield, near Richmond, in the months of Dccen.
Der aud January next has been made KNOWN and the in
'cnon Of this notice Is for the purpose Of saying will be
ryy TO receive all stock sent to my by the appoint
Ell time My terms will bethe market price of grain for
eed board OF servants sent in charge of the stock gratis:
moderate commission oil sales, which will bc varied
as circumstances may justify. l shall make no public
Saes. May expect the patronage of the public when
declare the interest of the community will be consulted i'm
inns measure inasinuch il brings together the stock for
ae ana The convencncy of purchasers knowing where
20 ma me- That will improve the stock throughout the
country by ia distribution, object much TO be desired:
and as proof oi,s good effect have only to look TO the
est anu there see the rapid improvement made in few
and Brood Mares. We're say my views were dsntcr
ested should be uncandid but when | say the pubic
interest Is combined speak the truth. And now as INV
gum has become arJy and the subject understood will
decline any farther remark, with the hope that we shall
meet in Convention at Fairfield. and ix the Tariff
- JAMES j. HARRISON.
l.: S.-Echp5c will remain at Fairfield during nv STAY
at That pace--whcrc invite public attcnon-My tcx
Oinessures' ana not men, j. j. III.
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tDVCAIloN,--My school viii bo con,iaued the en-
- SUING year, at my residence in Hanover County,
about - miles from Richmond and above Col (ooialls
course OF instruction will comprise the Latin French
ana English Languages; Geography, with the use of the
maps ana Ciobes regular of History with Cho-
no'ogy, anhnec, Mathematics and the Of Survc wing;
1rammar ami English Composition. My term sfor
poan, u''on ashing Lodging, and Fuel 800 the
scholastic year OF ten months My school win commence
on ,he rom oil jan 1881 and tcrunate ohthe 10th Dee
"A vacation oil four weeks will be given in the summer
Ehcrc will be an examination at tho close of the wear
the result OF which win be the parents aud guar
dams oil children committed my care Particular atten
ton VIII be paid to the conduct Of nv pupils and
good discipline maintained iaschoo have been engaged
the great responsibility which my profession imposes nv
residence IS unusually healthy and from places OF
wee ana dissipation In relation my character and quail
ieaons, authorised to refer TO the following gentle
men, viz: % So
Highf Rec Richard Claiming Moore, d. d. of Rich
zee. uWdm ARMSTRONG, Of Richmond.
r. n. James, q 20. 81 do.
iser UHiiom Mecde, ID. ID. of Frederick Co,saty
hSioVer' Dev 1917 HERAiON DAVIS.
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4 hHio AND KENTUCKY LANDS.-Thc subscst-
" Der oilers his services TO resident propc,os .,
lands IN the States OF Ohio and kentucky for the sale
hereof and payment of the All letters addressed
TO MIN at Cincinnati, TO John III. Price, ESQ of Rich
mond POST PAID, will be duly attended TO- He refers
those to whom he may be unknown Ito Chief Justice Mar
shai Chapman Johnson, Charles COPELAND land Sanl NV
ers, Esqrs- LANES SorJTIJG ar Ey
+. 81 y win aso attend Attorney at Law 10 s,,;,s
In the Federal Courts at Columbus and Frankfort
NOV. =. 5l-w6m
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a GOOD TAILOR WANTEl).-Onc who osn COME
IA well recommended Coz industrious and sober habits
may hear OF good situations, by personal application to-
communication addressed TO Post Master Fa5cr's
Mills, Nelson County, Va.
Also, A Coon BLAcKsMITn-For whom liberal wa
ges will be given for the ensuing year, il early application
be made as above directed.
Dec. 10. Civic,
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~ ollCE-All persons having claims against the Es-
tates oil " illiam Is. Morrison and Alexander f. Nor
nson are requested TO bring them forward properly a,,
thcnticated, and those indebted make Immediate nay
mcnt. NM EORD T. roy
Dec. s, 1881 T60-wiws1 Admir- of both Es,n,es
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A CLASSICAL SCHOOI.-The School at Long Creek,
~ Louisa County will be continued next year, under
the immediate superintendent of the subscribers who will
take that all his pupils shall be thoroughly instructed
in whatever they may undertake learn AS the method
OF instruction pursued at this School, is very different from
the superficial of Education which has become
fashionable, the subscriber deems il necessary 10 inform
the public, that every member of his school is actually
required TO understand and purse every he may
read This method rarely fails make good scholars but
requires abour and study than the fashionable plan
OF modern scoss, and is therefore very rksomc the
Ignorant and indocnIn 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
mcncc the 18th of January 1892, terminate on the
10th OF December following There will be vacation of
! weeks commencing the 10th day of June.-Thc
charge for board, tuition, washing, lodging and fuel will
he $40, payable ono half the LIST day of June 1892
and the other half the lst day of December following
Long Creek situated in part of Louisa County proven
bal for health and stery. 1t il 80 miles from Rich
mond, 81 from Fredericksburg and 2S from Gainesville
The stage from Fredericksburg to Cartcrsvc passes
ncdatcy by the Schoo!housc, and that from Richmond 10
Orange Courthouse, within short distance of itLcters
TO the subscriber should be directed 'Long Creek r.
Louisa" WILLIAM NELSON
Nov. 20. 5S-Ianf
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having aborcd much ohis regret under very many
and serious Inconvenience of n dwelling not sufficient
spacious Tor the accommodation of his friends nv the re-
cepon oil their children and wards in his Family and School;
now taxes great pleasure in informing them that for the
succeeding year, he has obtained of Mr. CHRISTOPHER Ford
oil Amelia his excellent little farm ample
room oil every description and all other convencnccs ne
ccssary for the comfort and accommodation of both Board
ing and Day School Tor children of either exceed
ing hccn years oil age, Gas will be admitted i'm this
school over that age unless personally known the pro-
pcor, and acknowledged 10 possess such habits of moral
NY and industry as would Justly enue them admit,ance
IN any institution, however rigid its discipline, either
religious or moral nature As the instruction youth for
the last twelve years has been almost the exclusive cm
Ploymcnt OF the subscribers looking no other pro-
ession for support but making this his settled and pera-
nent business Tor life, is natural suppose that he has
spared neither labor expense qualify himself for the
discharge of the difficult and responsible task of pleasing
both parent and child; task which, notwithstanding lis
difficulty, without vanity, he say, from the patronage
invariably received, has been performed homes TO the
entire satisfaction OF all heretofore interested i'm his school
rms institution will be opened the 10th OF January and
terminate ON the 10th of December following, making the
school term OF ten months allowing the month of June as
vacation instruction will be given in the Greek Latin
trench and English J.anguagca; embracing i'm the last
hcading, Writing, Grammar, Arithmetic, and Geography
with The use OF the Maps and Globes very extensively
IEKMS.-For Board and Tuition, including bed bed
Ding candles sc. 800. For Tuition alone SOS i'm every
instance, and no scholar received for shorter period Than
session oil live monsTo such may wish TO encourage
'ns SCHOOL, may be proper TO remark, that early appca
uon would be best, ii IL designed unusually
large, having its limit, which will be exceeded The
intention of the subscriber to devote his fine and
ton particularly TO his school, having employed an
10 take charge OF his few agricultural
discipline of this school will be humane; but offences will
invariably receive their due confederation, unc
queny their deserved Observation-Disclosures directed TO
gainesville p. o. Amelia, will be attended with prompt
ness and pleasure JOHN III. DAY.
Amelia, Oct Ill. 1i-wt25thD
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BTDUCATION.--Th scholastic year of p. Mayo's
H Seminary will end on the 10Th OF this month. This
school will be opened for the next year, on the first Mon
day ia January, and closed the ODD December There
viii be vacation of three weeks in August. The Terms
Tor the scholastic year III mon are for Tuition $25-
Board including lodging and washing TO- payable quar-
tcry; and dollar from each pupil for fuel No pupil
that has not been 10 the school, viii be received for short
&c time than the year The teacher syas himself Of this
occasion, u express his thanks 10 IBIS patrons for eiF con-
iicnce and support.
Richmond Fif Dec 9Th 1891 6l-w3t
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NOTICE. Teacher Vdnted-A gentleman Of
xccpionablc character, experienced in School
keeping well versed in the Latin and Greek Languages
and tho elementary branches of Mathematics, will find
desirable situation in private family by application at
at Morgansyille, Nottoway, va.
Dec. 10, 1881. 62-UtIstF
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POLITICAL.

Thursday Morning.

Proceedings of Wednesday, Dee H.
Al IL o'clock the Convention was called to order and
he Kew Dr. Wyatt having accepted tho for that
purpose addressed the Throne Of Grace in an eloquent
prayer
The President then took the Chair and solicited pcrmis
son oil the Convention TO invite Governor Coles of ILL
nois, 10 take seat within the bar. The same honor
alo extended 10 the Hon. Mr. Webster Senator of Mas
sachusctts, and the Hon. Mr. Chambers Senator of Mary
land 10y
Mr.. Holmes, of Maine, remarked that several delegate,
had arrived In this city yesterday afternoon, AMI he thought
IT would be proper 10 give 20 those gentlemen an opportu-
nifty OF expressing their sentiments upon the subject of the
nomination for the Candidate for the Presidency Ii was
therefore resolved that the Secretary should call over The
vote IN the the did on the pre-
ccdiDg day Accordingly each of the following DELEGATES
al otai OF the Clerk and expressed HIMSELF IA
vour OF Henry Clay.
prgnid-T. L. Cohen, A. u. Spooncr Jas Carr
Ohio.-Jercmiah Morrow, Ethan Stone, Robert A
Thurston, $. w. Davis.
Tennessce.-Boyd McNecry.
North Carolno.-John Hamilton
.NeD IOh.-Wm. J. Bacon, jeremiah IT. Pearson
The Secretary then read the proceedings of Yesterday
MIR. III. " Somervilc, Of Maryland from the Commit
tee appointed To invite Charles Carroll of Carroon to
take seat in the Convention stated that the committee
bad performed that duty and sorry to saw that the in
clemency OF the weather prevented NJ Carroll from ac
ecpnng the invitation He presented the following
from Mr.. carroll, which the Secretary read:
Wcdnc sday morning, Dec. II, 1881
Gcn'iemcn-The severity of the weather, and the APP
prehenslons OF my family that account admonish me 10
be cautious vcntuing abroad ut this season. I p,,st
apologize for not accompanying you this morning 10 the
Ahen@um, agreeable TO my promise of yesterday.
request Gentlemen that you will have the goodness,
10 convey apology the distingu individuals nv
whom you were dcputcd propose me so flattcrinr
compliment, and TO accept their behalf for YOUR
selves an assurance of tho regard and respect with which
/ am, Gentlemen
Respectfully yours.
Gil CARROLL, Of {
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT., !
lst October, 1881.


Office il hereby given the propretors OF the -Four
and half per cent. Stock, of FIVE MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS, created in pursuance of an Act of Congress
passed on the 10Th day OF May, 1924 that the Certificates
oil the said Stock, will be paid the day of January
newt the poprciors thereof their legal representa-
yves or attorneys duly constituted, the presentation and
the said Certificates at the Treasury the
ho, w oincc' where the same may stand credited.
Gates OF said Stock from the books Treasury or any
loan Occ will be allowed after the I,t ay OF December
next.
And also, that the interest all the Certificates of the
ssu Stock will cease and determine the day OF
December next LOUIS McLANE,
Oct. 4. lf3-oaftd] Secretary offhe TREASURY
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HTDUCAIION.-Thc subscribers have united with
M view of conducting School, in which will be
taught the Geek, Latin, French and English Languages
Geography, Arithmetic and Mathematics. Their residence
in the county of Albeniarc, in healthy situaon about
seven miles from Charlottesville Board be had in
the following families at the price Of Eighty Dollars for
the scholastic year. vizJames Minors Achilles Broad
heads Richard Dukes James d. Alen's. DIR. John Mi
nors Daniel r. Cars, and in that Of DIR. Cars. The
price of Tuition in all in any of the branches taught
in the School. will be Thirty Dollars for tire Scholastic
year, half Of which, wei as Of the Board will be paya-
bic in advances The Pupil providing also his bed furniture.
The subscribers have had experience in teaching
and with the aid OF Mr.. u. NJ. p Powers. recently Stu
dent at the University Of Virginia, and distinguished all
his classes. while Member of that Institutions and TO
whom will be particularly committed The departments Of
Mathematics and the Greek Language, hope to merit a
portion Of the public patronage. No scholar will be re-
ccived for less term than year The School will COM
mcncc on the second Monday January and with va
cation Of the month of July, will terminate on The 2O Of
December. FRANK CARR
Nov. 20. I5S--wtJ10l JON. B. CARR
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Certificate OF Bisbon ltoorc

Certificate Of Bishop Moore.
mr. H. DAVIS was employed by Bishop Meade a pr-
a'e 'uo: oil his children for upwards of two wears and
have every reason TO believe was approved by him |
therefore, can with proprcty recommend Mr. Davis to such
parents as may be disposed 10 employ him.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE
letter addressed TO me, directed To Mon,pccr
hanover county, va. HERMON DAVIS. r
Nov. 20. "a ,,,r
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VALUABLE ROANOKE LAND FOR SALE.-Thc
subscribers being vested with full power TO sell the
land whcrcon Col Robert H. Jones resides now offer il
for sale. This land lies Roanoke river being the Sc
cond plantation the south side above Bcntons Ferry
road, ST. Tammany in the county of Mccklenburg and
contains four hundred and four acres exactly one half
OF which is river bottom, Of first quality, good crop
ping order and unusually free from fresets. The cleared
high land is III good heart much of which has been ma
nurcd The buildings consist of dwelling house. with
three below and two above piazza, and porch dali
ry smokehousc and Kitchen tobacco barns large cra-
with wheat thrcshng nscne and horse mill attach
cd and very large stable This tract of land is ono of
the valuable of its size that go into market any
where, and being sold from necessity persons DESTROYS
vestng money in this way will do well 10 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 purchasers
application hut will be made very accommodating par
cuary by having portion Of the purchase money paid
down
The land will be shewn by Col. Jones' living on The
premises; and Charles and VIM r. Baskcrvill who live
not far of, will take pleasure in showing said lands TO
purchasers who are invited TO call on either of them
HENRY Fits,
THOMAS TURNER,
PATRICK HAMILTON, ~
CHAS. BASKERVILLE, 'us'ceS'
GEO ID. BASKERVILL,
VIM. II. BASKERVILLE,
I'm addition TO the inducements offered above, am n
thorscd TO say that the tract just beow and adjoining and
reaching the Ferry road is also for SALE containing ono
hundred and sixty acres thercahouS, eighty of which
river bottom, that in tract Olive hundred and eighty
acres, hundred and ninety will be bottom Further on
the north silC Of the river and Immediately opposite there
are about six hundred and fifty for SALE large pro-
portion Of which is in woods, with private ferry commu
nica'ng with the two plantations. G. BASKERVILLE
Nov. y. 52-w6wr
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He UMF0RD ACADEMY-The first session Of tho
ensuing year will commence in this institution or
nonuay the 10Th January, and terminate the 18th June
In me classical department. the Greek and Roman authors,
wiz ne "ugh which are recommended by the Uniye rsit
virginia. as preparatory for admission into tba
Institution Students, however, who design encrp oibe
Colleges, can receive such instruction win comport iii
their future arrangements-The English and Mathcma
cal department. will continue be conducted by Mr. TLos
cMahon, gentleman prc-eminenty distinguished for
me extent and variety Of his Mathematical acauircmcns
ana whose ZEAL fidelity, and ability in the discharge of his
nave been manifested by the evident mprovcmcn
MS pupils during the late session. To cnumerate t
various branches Mathematics taught in this Semi
nary would appear ocntatous; let il suffice 10 say that
the necessity OF College in that department of
science Is entirely superseded Mr. James Ryan of New
DIRK, the well-known and learned Editor of Iepcndrcs
Geometry Gbsons Surveying, the Mathematical Diary
ana author oil the diterena and Integral Calculus
cusiy examined Mr. McMahon and has certified In The
most unqualified MANNER that he is profound Matho
mafcian> Mr. Rs certificate Is the possession of the
Terms Board Washing, and Tuition (each
boarder fnding his bed, bedding, towels candles
&c 500 per session of five months payable in advance
tuition alone SIS per session, payable also in advance
students (whcher boardcrs day schoars) who enter
at any time previous TO the 18th February are liable to the
expcnce oi q whole session. WM. HAWKESWORTH
King William, Dec. 6. 6O--wtI7tbJap
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a RUNAWAf.-Was committed to the Jail of this
IA county on the IIth day of September, 1881 ne
gro boy who calls himself HENRY.-IIe nad GU wnen
committed, suit of oZnaburgs, and hat. He about
10 years old-iour feet five inches high, and very likely
The owner will forward prove property pay charges
and take him away lac will be dealt with as the awi
reefs. JAMES y GILLIAN Ja;Ior
Prince George Nov 20. 5S-wI2w
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N oIlCE-The undersigned is DESTROYS of adjusting tho
Affairs OF his interstate speedily possible and
therefore requests all persons indebted TO his
make payment he cannot delay the performance of his
duties lie also takes this method of notifying all persons
having claims against his ntcsatc, his individual ac
count or as security Tor any persons whatever
to make known to him all such claims without delay This
notice will be plead III bar of such claims as shall not DO
made known within reasonable iimc.
RICHARD G.. SMITH,
Admir- OF WIN. Cunningham, decd
NOV II. 10-law l2t Late OF Hanover county.
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NHALIFAX land FOR SALE.-On MonJav ,hc

Allan LAND FOR SALE-On Monday the
zoh December inst (Court day,) shall sell 10 the
joining the village recently purchased of Richard Ed
munston containing 1872 l2 acres, about one third of
winch IS In wood 30 flat land, well drained finely
watercd-therc being many fine springs upon it, and a
creek passing through it, There is beautiful situation
convenient TO the Court House Spring on which TO build
ms land comes up to the main street Of the town. and is
very fertile An unexpected and uniportant change OF
circumstances since l purchased the land makes il ne
cessary mat should SELL which resolved do even
II at considerable sacrifice Lawyers, physicians NOR
chants and mechanics would 10 well attend this sale
such property thus located is seldom in markct-erms
ohc-iourth caS-the balance iii three equal annual install
mcnts. RO9ERT UIlRT
Halifax County, va. Nov. q, 1881. 50-oawiw
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~ bE OF NECROES.--wnI be so,d a, s,onsx p,.r,
~ cumberland county, on the s0th December naxt ~,
highest bidder, for cash, from fifteen to twenty Negroo.
and likely. VIM MiIt,,ps an young
Agent for Adm'x. and Guardian of the bc;rs
800 80 5S-wtds
VIE subscriber, living at whitc-H Hall, in the countv
n. " nanover, having employed young man, who
as nau sop" esPsnencc teacher, and who can Give
satisfactory evsence of his Abilities would take into his
amy iour or hvc small boys, boarcrs not In
age fourteen ycas-Thc situation of nv residence In
healthy and agreeable ncighbourhood and commands an
the advantages which can desired by anv Who NAV ,v
10 conide their children tony careThe terms G,r boa
and tuition, during the space of months will be $50
payable at the end OF the second session The school will
open ON the 9th day OF January teina,c ON tho
last DAY oil the ensuing Novembcr.There will be va
sauoh OF one month, during the season. Instrc
oh VIII DC given in all the branches of an ordinary Eng
nsn education, viz Reading. Writing, Arithmetic Gram
mar geography, &C.; and also in the Latin and Greek
~ III attention will be paid to the department
inc ooys both within and SCHOOL, and every aid
ordod them in the prosecution of their respective stu
W Which promp'ude and steady application ON the part
taren., h'ing at distance, who may wish TO engage
meir children, viii receive prompt attention by adr ssi5o
letter to me-, and directing it TO yerlon Pos, Oice or
Taylorsvc. THOMAS DOSWETI w
80. Z. 59-2twSt