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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-08-05
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Mr.. Roiy S. POyter-iSf
E&vSE notice that shall on The 10Th day of Septcm-
forenoon aud O'Clock in fhe Aerloon Or the same day
at the tavern OF homas Merriman in the county of
Powhatan and State Of Virginia, proceed to take the
deposition of John j. Watkins TO he read evidence On
the trial of Injunction depending and undelermn
ed in the county court of Powhatan, in which am plain
Tiff, aud you defendant And that on the 20 day
OF the month"; between the hours aforesaid at the
tavern OF Capt Robert Scruggs in the county of Cap-
bell and state of Virginia aforesaid. shall take the de-
position of said Robert Scruggs to be read evidence
the trial of the aforesaid injunction, in which am
plaintiff and you defendant. At which times and
places, you may attend if you think proper.
l yours, Sc
July IL 1S-wswS ABNER SMITH
6STEAM BOAT RAPPAHANNOGK -Th- new
- aud elegant Steam boat Rappaha,mock, Csoisiu
Feirbank, continues IL ply bstw Baltimore aud Fred.
eficksb aving the "a ter place every Wednesdsy
at U'cosk, a. sni Bsiienore tbs same hour every
SuudAy, She IL B,a, of Vpwsrdp OF re huo5se :
and Is second o. ni uf neatncss roaf5r
and spsed. Her Boiler s OF copper, ADD her engine
and hull OF the bes, Workmanship The main cabin il
d ok, loI and airy, aud 6,ted up syls Of g,e4
esgarc. Her upper deck is very exiensive. ani a.
t1fds fine promenade. The scenery OF III R.ppaher-
mock Of exquisite beauty and vaietyihe banks pr
seniUg alternately old AMI woody promonicrss hy
cultivated 6slds, snl pleasrn, viIiss La her uips un
and down, the boat IL ia ,ht during toe day Tim
20 that he lou'i VIII always be enabled 10 he hold tho
sseasIy
Travellers from The Southern country, reaching
FrsdsTIcksburg, ~ stages private conveyenees will
mud ibis boat agreeable change in heir prog,sss 10
he N,r.h; whilst oersons from the Northern s Aies
vleitiDg tie Virginia S, rings, will, by tkiog the
Boat AT B'ii more, be eDsblsd 70 reach ederieks.
burg with nth fNgpe and lssb expense Than by any
other rouie.
THOMAS KNOX. .Agent. Frede,iek,bu,g.
A. FALLS St 60. Agenfs, Baltimore.
July 20. 23-mSw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-08-05

@M IVINGSTON'S ECLIPSE will stand Diamond
III Grove, tho season, the particulars of which
will be made in due time.
To ar enlightened people, like the American on
Blood Stock but little need be said of the benefit that
will arise om of Eclipse and particularly
when have been under the necessity of crossing
too repeatedly the Archer Stock not but that think
IL the best strain Of horses in Americas nevertheless,
all experience has long since taught u.s. that i'm and in
crosses serve TO detract from their strength.
Eclipse, to character for blood performances,
strength and figure is now fully before the public and
his friends 10 attempt new theme of praise, il
would be difficult ground for 4th OF July
Oraiion or 10 AXE the people of the United States be-
leve that General Jackson intended TO do wrong
Eclipse will be kept at Fair Field, (Which is within
mile of Richmond,) from the Ist of December
m the 1st February Kt, where hope TO embrace the
opportunity of exhibiting him TO a great many people
and where locate myself during the two mouths for
the purpose of making sale Of blood stock that may be
committed to my care.--Preparations are making
10 accommodate horses of every description Brood
Mares, Fiies, Colts and Stud Horses The conditions
will appear in the American Turf Register in time, and
other Of Information will be gven-These few
remarks deemed sufficient TO call the attention Of
the public to my object when upon full nvesdga-
ton OF my qualifications, such attention, industry,
kno Hedge Of blood stock and punctuaty TO all orders
drawn me- the many advantages to selling and pur-
chasing, TO know where they may be iouud, together
with certificates well aesed of blood aud the
nience of examining stock that is for sale induces the
hope that shall receive the support of liberal COM
munity, tat at all times has been willing 10 support
NY undertaking promoiive OF public interest," as this
must be acknowledged TO be.
JAS. j. HARRISON.
Aucustb s5-w4w
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which live, Po,tersville, containing about
four hundred and fifty cresA creek running through
1t nearly mile, with its branches, affords considera-
BILE proportion of fertile bottom land; and of the
high land that is 10 clear, equal TO any in this part OF
the Countrywide situation is remarkably healthy
The dwelling house OF brick, roomy convenient neat
iy finished and in good repair with necessary houses
stached-Beng at convenient distance from the
court-houses OF Louisa, Sposyvana, Hanover and
Goochlaud, ii would be desirable residence for law
yer practising in the courts of those countesi will
also sell tract of land in Hanover county, Thomp
sons Store, lying Little river, formerly the residence
of DR.. Honyman and containing about 900 acres good
deal of which is valuable and fertile bottom land the
rver.-Persons desiring TO purchase requested TO
view these lands The price will be low and the terms
accommodating Being anxious for speedy DISPOSE
ton OF these lands early applications requested.
CHARLES Y. KIMBROUGH.
Louisa, August 8. 25-wIw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-08-05

HAOSrLER aud Carriage Driver wanied.--For one Of
~ good character, liberal p'ice will be paid En-
quire at this Office
August 8. 25-3r
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August g. 25-3r
VALUABLE PLANTATION for sale - Being aux.
ious 70 remove to the western country, am DESTROYS
Of dsrosing Of my tract Of land lying on the three not
ed roads in the county Of Goochland twenysone miles
above Richmond The tract contains between seven
and eight hundred Of land and has on Il large
and conmodous brick dwelling house, with al hecessa-
w out houses requisite for the comfort and convenience
OF large family, besides good grist and saw-m
both Of which will be OF profit to the owner
further description Of the property IS deemed unnes
cessary as ills presumed that will purchase with
first viewing the property TO which, those wishing TO
purchase are particularly invited. For the money a
great bargain will be sold.
RICHARD LEAKE.
July III 1S--2t wf
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M 1881:
Sterling Ford Emiron w. Shelton, and John Isle,
surviving partner OF himself and VIM. NeaIe, late
partners, trading under the firm Of William Neale 8,
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27
NOTICE.

TNHE subscribers for stock in the :" Manual A Labor High School of Litch field County" held a meeting in this village the 18th instant, chose the necessary officers, and organized under the Act of Incorporation which they obtained at the last session of the General As- senhbly of this State.
 The subscribers were appointed Commit tee to select, in any part of the County of Litch6eld, and to establish location for the Institution.
 1t is understood that a great proportion of the requisite funds have been subscribed, and that there is no doubt but the whole amount required will be speedily raised.
 The subscribers therefore hereby give pub- lie notice. that they will receive proposition. | and cters from any individuals, or towns, ir this county. respecting the location of this in sitntion and that they will personally, i they shall deem it expedient and necessary examine the different sites which may be pro posed and offered.
 As 1t is expected that preparations will b. l made the ensuing winter for the erection o the necessary buildings, 1t is desirable that tn, location of the institution be established a soon as practicable. The subscribers therefore request that sl propositions and offers which shall be mad. to them be transmitted within one month from this date. FREDERICK WoLcOTT, e LOT NORTON. s ORANGE MERwIN, }S
 TERrIUs D. POTTER, S
 SOLOMON ROCKWELL, S
 LitehfeId, Oct. S. 1881 lm2O
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27
CATTLE SHOW AND FAIR.

A
 At meeting of the inhabitants of tine Society of Nortaeld, the 24th of inst. Oct to take into con. sidera,ion the expediency of having a Cattle Show and Fair-Capt. Isaae Newton being called to the chair, and Col James Marsh appointed Secretary :- Resolred, That we deem it necessary and proper that there be meeting of,hs inhabitants of said So. ciey at some proper time and place iorhe exhibition of their Neat Cattle, Horses and Sheep.
 Voted, That acommiltee of be appoin.- cd, consisting of five persons -and the following gem tlemcn were appointed :-Eli Cur,iss. Samuel Garn. sey, Jacob Moss. Kirby Marsh, Ebenezer S.eemau. Voted. That Tuesday the eighth day of Novembs, next be appointed the day for exhibiting said Cat ,le. The exhibition to commence at o'clock A. M on the public green near tho Presbyterian Mee.ip, House in said Society.
 Voted, That copy ofthe proceedings of this meet ing be forwarded to each Ofibe adjoining towns (viz Li'ch6eId, Harwinton, Plymouth, Watertown, and South Farms Society, soliciting those towns and soci- ey, f they should think proper, acquiesce in join ing said society in bringing forward their cattle as above.
 JAMES MARSH, 2d, Secretary. NOrib6eld, Oct. 24,h, 1881.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27
JUVENILE eCHOOT.

A SCHOOL will be opened in the same LA building of the Infant School, for chiId- ren between the age of and lg years.
 The first term to commence on Monday the 94th inst. Instruction will ba given tn the fol- lowing branches :-Reading, Spelling, Driin- ing, Writing. Arithmetic. Geography, Gram mar, and Vocal Music. For further particu- lars, inquire at Mr. CLEAvER's.
 Litchfeid. Oct. f9 is
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27
lTEMS-sKLxcTKD.


 Legisiaturs of VermOnt.-Ths Vermont Legislature commenced their session the 18th inst. and in the House of Representatives Speaker and Clerk pro tenn chosen, and committee appointed who ex. amned and reported statement ofihs votes for Gov. ernor, &Lc. The result is been heretofore stated that there has been choice of Governor nor It. Governor and that the Anti Masonics have the Coun- ciI. Friday afternoon there were unsuccessful ba- oiings for Speaker oi the House. The Anti Masonic were for Mr. Smith, and ranged from 100 to lO5 the votes of,he National Republicans not Anti-Ma- sons were for Mr. Kellogg 67, and the Jackson votes Were for Mfr Neigh, 40. The Anti-Masons haye no, quite majority in the House, bui viii have in join. votes with the Council; and will posses power over all the appoinlments made by joint votes which are said to be numerous.
 | Gov. Miller, of Missouri, has appointed Monday, the 3lss of October, for the eleeion of member o Congress in the place Of the late Mr. Pes. The St. Louis Times states that there less than six can- ddatss in the field Mr. Thornton, Gov. Miller, Mr. Welles, Mr. J. c. Boggs, Mr. James H. Birch, and Gen. Ashley. b
 One Month's sOork by ths city thisDss-Ths daily Ad vsiser learns from authentic sOurees that darsg tn. month of September ass the people of this city, and strangers visiting it, have been robbed of eS9l8 is money l6 wtaches 272 silver spooms and anoet an O. ealcuIable amount of j0wory, clothes clOths hOuss hold furniture, 6Ec. &e.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27

Cov Peters has apPo!ated Thursaay she 9alh day Of November next sS day of PubliO Thanksgiving and Prayer throughout this State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27
Nortolk. Monday, Oct. a. 1881 %

At Court ef Probate holden at Lischfeld.
 aOtthin and for the Probate District of Litck- teld, o" the 26th dag of October. 4. D. 1881.
 -Pesent, Frederick Wo!cott, Esq Judge.
 PON the petition of David Whittlesey, " Of Washington, in LitchReld county, showing to this Court that he is the guardian of Edgar Augustus Whittlesey and Joseph Adelphus Whittlesey. both of said Washing ton. m said Probate District both minors url- der the age oftwenty one years, tl.e said Ed gar Augustus being aged about twelve years. and the said Joseph Adolphus being aged e. bout ten years; and that said minors are joint owners in equal shares in lee-simple of two certain tracts of land. both situated in said Washington, and io said Probate District of Lltchtield, and both of which came to them by devise from their grandfather William Cogswell. Esq. late of said Washington. de- ceased. and were distributed to them jointly by the distributors of said estate of said Wili- lam, deceascd-for particular description of which reference is made to said devise and dlstr'but'on on the records Oi said Court oe Probate, and which are also particularly dcs- crloed tn said petitiOn-0ne of said tracts of land containing twenty eight acres and the oth- CT SIX and One-fOurth acres, tho first stated to be Of about the value of three hundred dollars, and the other of about the value of one hun- dollars; and therein also showing that said land is unproductive to said minors, and that said minors need the proceeds of said land for their support and education, and that it is for their interest that the same be sold and pray ing this Court to order the sale of said tracts of land. and to empower said guardian or some other ineet person to sell aud convey the same m due form oflaw. (bond being first giv- en with surety as is required by law }
 WhPreNnnaa # sa nx.In~.1 ak-A ~~s1 he continued to the fourth monday of Janua- ", AID. l8Sa, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, at tho Probate Office in said Litch6eld 1; and that notice of the pendency thereof be given ny publishing this order three weeks succes- slveiy in fhe newspaper printed in said Litch- field, the last of which publications shall be at ,east SIX weeks before said fourth Monday of January, 1882.
 | A true copy of Recors---At,ese. .
 FREDERICK WOLCOTT,
 2O Judge Of PTobate.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27

Omega"i is !" type, and will be inserted next week without fail.
 man sUith BibLe'' must write more IesibIy and integibly before he can be gralifed with a view of his production in print.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27
IOO Dollars Reward.

NHE subscribeF's store was broken oOen A between six and eight o'clock last even ing, and robbed of about Fifteen Hrndred DctGrs in money. There were four 9lOO Bank Notes and several S2O notes Of inc U. s. Bank. part payable in Hartford, and endar- sed J. F. Burnham, Cashier-about $500 in old Hartford and other bills. and the balance in Ph@nix Bank Notes. The above reward will be paid foF the apprehension of the thief and recovery of the money, or . liberal pro- portion for either.
 JOSEPH BATTELL.
 NOrtOlk, MonHay, Oct. Q4, 1881 %
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27
BROKE lNTO

- FEyHE enclosure 6f the suR-
 D .A seTibeF, on oF about eho W aed of September. light Red s2111 HeifeF CALF, . squaFe crop OfG the Iett ear. The owner is desired Co prove property, pay charges. and take it away.
 HARMON POTTER L1teAtetd. Milton Sec. Oct. Q4. 1881 %
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27

A ges1smas lsfi at our office on Monaay morning last raspberry bush with number of the berries, bOth rips and green. the second growth this year, The ripe ones nearly as large the earlier crop Ghaneh AOs quite as sweet and fine Aayored.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-10-27

The Governor of Louisiana has followed the exam pie oi the Governor of Kentucky, and convoked the Legislature of that make choice of Senator toCosgress in place of Mr. Lvngson, appointed Se- essiary of State. Asother alleged for this con. vocation s, tO make provision for the prevention o shegreatnnx of restless and discontentsd slaves from other satss-as i is believed that many suspected o beins essaged in the late dsturbasees in Virginia and North Caroiiaa would be immsdiaiely transported ts that seolioA Of eesnsry and soand thus put in jso pardy the iisss ef the people of tha, state.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-19
"COBBETTrs CORN.n

Cobbett's Register of September oath, as well
as several Of the proceeding numbers, contains
extracts from several papers in different parts of
Of sccessful attempts to cultivate Indian Corn in
Great Britain, on the recommendation of MIR.
Goblet, and according to his instructions. He
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-19
> Lately DECEASED.
TO the Editors of the n. Y. Com. .qdr.

TO the Editors Of the ". Y. Com. .4dr.
The hardihood add enterprise Of the citizens
Of The United States, are. believe, withon, pa
rallel Last month, two smacks left New Lon
don; and in the course of this two others are to
follow from Stoningtou, for the Pacific Ocean.
They are from 80 to SO tons; no more, Mr.. Edi-
tor; and for what purpose, think you? 10 catch
Cod and other Fish at Juan Fernandez! to car
ry them in their wells alive and sell them at Val.
paraiso. and all along shore wherever a market
may be found! TO 60 from Connecticut round
Cape Horn, (Which by the bye ought TO he spell
ed Il0oren, after Van HOoren, Dutch Navigat-
or.) or through the Straits of Magellan, with
cock -boats, to catch Cod Fish in the South Seas,
and afterwards to find places TO places TO sell
them is. indeed, a novel undertaking; and with
Yankee industry, clear.s ghtedncss and econo-
my, will undoubtedly succeed.
IL fish won't bite, il being caught the Dons
won't buy, why, they (the three men and a boy
of each smack) will catch seals along the shores
Of the Falkland Islands, or 60 farther south. /
should not be astonishcd to hear they Fad pene
trated through Ice Islands to Southern CONT
nent-at any rate, by their wit and persevcr-
ance, by hook or by crook. they will return rich
er than they went. ship, belonging to New
London, last season brought home man. whn,
with another had been wrecked on small rocky
island, near the Falkland Isles. He had remain
ed on the miserable rock for two years; made a
hut to sleep IN with sedge, there being no weed
Or brush: shared wild geese. ate their eggs; kill
ed Penguins: made clothing. and catched Seals.
the skins of which, when he got homeito New
London, sold for S5l2.
You know the history Of the Albany sluep Of 20
tons, built aud commanded by Stewart Dean, of
that city. which went from thence 10 Cam on and
back. with teas, silks, &c. to the wondcrment of
of, all who saw her there or here. forget The
name of the brave fellow who bought small
vessel at Canton-beat up against the North
East Monsoon, through tina rocks aud shoals Of
Japan, made his trade from the North West
Coast Of America. returned to Canton and sold the
furs which he had collected for 100000. The
Russian commander reported this fine fellow as
an Eny!ishman-but no Englishman has hitherto
been up to this. lie was an American. In one
of the lale numbers of the North American Re
view YOU will find all about it, and which think
would make pretty paragraph in your paper.
The Confrast.-During the last two years of
Mr.A's administration, there were in both Hous.
es Of Congress, a decided majority of members
opposed to him. yet, his propositions were regard
cd and the general policy OF his administration
sustained; his appointments were satisfactory,
and ratified by Senate opposed to him.
| During the two years Of General Jackson's ad-
.I...j, oxp;rad ho h.s had O m. "a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-19
IN Observation-Disclosures "a.

Leave was granted to Mr. Ma.o,,
bill, entitled IAN act concernino :, " w
the Banks e Alexandria Of the I s lay
ThQasand Dollars, on account Of ,lo a No
Canals" which was read i. frs, AMI al't
and upon motion, the 9Th rule b, M ''soa
it vas then rcail third tine and na sI'ps
Resaleed:.F That the Mayor be ,..e
continue die correspondence with 49,
tue United States. and the proper AMI
the Computations Of Washington and G.
upon the subject Of the ascn, y ol the Ri
United States in Transmitting the in,er,
payments Of principal on The Holl,,d
Messrs. CrommelIn 4 Sons, aud to .nd'
procure permanent arrangement On ,h,s
embracing lie whole loan as made BY A.
Corporations.
a. The Committee appointed to enon;,p
terai,0ns and amendments are neces.,rr
exis,in. laws and regulations for the .oys,
Of the Market. made u report, accom,,n;.
bill entitled AN act amending an A,, ,,I
an act. reducing into one and amen,lirs Il. !
raj acts regulating the Market" which vcn'
| and laid Oh i'r table
He9oiged. i'ba. Mrssrs. Lee. Ma,oD T..
William Fow'e s'l'i Grorse Brent be !, r. ~
tee on the part OF this Corr .ralinn. ula..
it shall be, during tho next session Of Cn,N
10 pay special attention TO such rar,c-, =
from time to time come before that h,J.
which the fown Of Alexandria mas no ~.
ed. and especially such a. may relate IA Il
risprudence Of the District, and to The 4.
dria Canal.
Resoired. That Mcssrs. FendaI. Ga,
Smoot aud Davis be Committee 70 rnou;,
to the cxpediency nf repairing, and cunvea.
to a Tobacco Warehouse, The Stone Ia,
the lower end IF Duke,siree,. Z; prcsen, O,r
by Thomas Vowel; ard also the lots Iva,
and adjoining the SAID house, belonging ,
Corporatlnn; and that the said CommI;,ee
the probable expense Of the same.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-19
AN ACT concerning the Loan from he h.,
of Alexandria, OF the sum Of Fifty lasg
Dollars. OH accnnnt az the Alnxnnir, 1 .

AN ACT concerning the Loan from he B.,
of Alexandria, OF the sum Of Fifty na.
Dollars, on account o! the Alexander, &.
Whereas " the President, Directors .pic
pany of the Bank of Potomac" have a.r,-j
loan TO the Corporation Of Alexandra Il, Il;
twenty-five thousand dollars. as par; 4
aforesaid sum of fifty thousand doIlAIs. req.,
to pay the subscription Of the Corporation !.
said to the stock Of the Alexandria Catal G
pany, upon The following tcrms, 10 VT: lie
ney to be- dawn as wanted for lie parDOse
rowed. and at NE end Of every three mun'h.
tiicatcs of stockio be issued by the proper
thorities OF the Corporation. bearing an inter,s
the rate Of five pr cent. per annum. payable
yearly at the Bank Of Potomac, and the piac
to be redeemed on rbe first day Of JDly, Ia
year one thousand eight hundred and iortyq
(thc interest due on the advance at The tine
issuing The certificate of stock 10 be then pad
the rate OF five rer cent. per annum,: And w
as :. the President, Directors and Compan
the Bank Of Alexandria" have loaned to the
Corporation of Alexandria ten thousand doh
part of the aforesaid ifiv thousand dolan;&-
Mechanics Bank Of AlexanJria." the sum d
thousand dollars. part Of the said fifty thoua
dollars; and ;. the Farmers' Bank Of aleu-
dria' the sum of five thousand dollars, The !
lance Of the said fifty thousand dollars upon l
same terms agreed upon by the Common COg|
eli with " the President, Directors and Comp
ny Of the Bank Of Potomac" the interest on q
said loans to be paid at the respective Banks mI
tt., lame. x.hi, L. nGl Loan have hal
accepted by the Common Council:
SECTION 1. BE IL therefore enacted By u
Common Couaciof Rieroadria, That the Nay|
be, and he Is hereby. authorized to draw for nI
receive, FROM all OF either Of the said Bank..@d
time to time, such PORTIONS Of the sum borrowed
aforesaid as maybewanted for thepurpose onyla
the instruments on the subscriptions to the Stoke
the Alexandria Canal, upon the terms hcreas
fore stated and place the same to the credit
+" the Alexandria Canal Company, in the BAH
making the loan'as aforesaid; and that, Tor 81
sums as may be received from either OF the 4
Banks. certificates of stock, bearing an In'''
at five per cent. per annum. payable senral-
ally, and the principal redremabe on The IL
day of July. one thousand eight hundred y
forty -one, be issued as are customary 10 s.
cases, to be signed by the President Of The ca
mon Council and Mayor, and coan!ersgnsed
the Auditor OF the Corporation; which ce',';a
shall be registered in separate book, to be A'
for that purpose by the Auditor. -,
SEC. .. int be ii further enacted. That
act shall be in force, from and after the pass
thereof. F.gnr -,
Passed IN Council. tits thirteenth DAY y
vember, eighteen hundred and thirly-ons r.
EDM. |. LEE,
President Of the Common CounC'
Approved: 49,.
JOHN ROBERTS, Mayo.
Test: I. p. THOMPSON, C.t'