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Litchfield enquirer., 1832-12-06
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DURRTE a. PECK "a,
HAVE JUST PuBLIsHED, sse,..a
n History Of the United States,
.s.s a To which is preGxed
A Brief Historical Account of our English
Ancestors, from the Dispersion at Babel to
their Migration TO America.
BV Moan WEBSTER, LII. D.
The JolIo.Oing are from among the numerous
testimonials IN tavOr Of the cork ,Ohich haze al
ready appeared:
RECOMMENDATIONS.
We consider Dr.. Webster ne eminenIly qualified to
prepare a work Of this kind. His extensive acquaiuia
lance with the early history Of nations aud especially
own.he result Of fifty yenrs Of investigaiion--is
the best pledge for the accuracy Of his statements;
while the personal knowledge ofthe of
yolution and the establishment Of our government,
gives freshness and Interest HE narrative, which
are rarely f ever to be found in the pages Of
compiler. We therefore cordially recommend this
work, as adapted e general use 10 families & schools
JEREMIAH DAY,
BENJAMIN. SILLlMAN, -
Pref CGr",.sg Mnissefrrss.legy' Sc.
ter sq Prof. Rhe,. aud Ora,ory, do.
J.. /. KINGSLEY. ssas
nl rrqG 1f & LAW 1 SsYg and Lit do.
Prof. Dtactic Theology, do.
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purposes alike Of our public and private schools II
will not injure the reputation OF its usrious author
i shall Immediately recommend tito the Visiting Com
mittee or adoption into the higher classes ofthe Lam
casterian School. Yours respectfully, sss g,ss,af
JOHN u. LOWELL,
Fr"c'pa' OF the Lnncaster'an school.
The Committee ofthe School Society in New-Tla.
ven have concluded 10 introduce Websters History Of
the United States into the Ioncas,erian school, and 10
recommend lie use ia the other schools in the New.
Haven School Society, as useful and concises com
bend Of history well adapted Cor
Reoister,
The volume contains many facts moi contained in
any other HISTORY and rs school book has the ndyan
schonis "a knowi edye az onr conn,rv AM, i,s ;ns,m
,ions.wCcan. Herald. ~ - ''''"
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cep,ion whenever Il is seen.--N. Haven Pailadism.
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From the Rev, r. Narsh late Rector Of ST. Mchael's
7'17 5' Church, Litchield
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!. Gives a. i"i""e nd corree, Vie" 81 Ike most in
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GROCERIES,.

IN. ii GROCERIES. =.
"A GOOD surply received and for sale at
~ tes3 than usual prices. at the 4 'ae
.@ NORT9a STREET STORE.
Fresh TEAS, sDarTansed good Old Hyson
Si,04. Young Hyson %, Hyson Skin. best
quality, so, SC. stsrsq Saa hsa~sv-''eso
Brown SUGARS, fair quality. IS pounds for
dollar; Loaf Sugar, good at IL csnts--
COtee l5->and so on. a. d reseAs,st SEES
IS bushels Turks Island and Rock SALT, ut
less than the common price down, town.
Soai and Upper Leather-Nails, less than,
cents--G Hue Refined Iroa. ~ -
RYE FLOUR AZ S. &c l-2. sc. &c. i sz
SIS VI WlN.s BOLLES.
NeFth Street.. Non. Q ssi 81 G ae 90
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NigDlO's EgOtcI,

Mem York 112 Broadody befoeen Pines Cedar Streets
THNlIE subscriber returns grateful Acknowledgements
afforded him since his establishment in this city. Having
found, however, That the Of his Hotel which ne ORR
ginaly adopted Congress Hail." subjects him TO many
Inconvenience in consequence of the proprietor Of pub
lie establishment in lis immediate vicinity having assumed
the lille and being unwilling by continuance Of
tic present OF his house, 10 cmbarass his neghbor
well himself, lac has resolved changing the
TO that Of NtBLos HorEL lie central location, being
the pncpal places Of amusemcnts, and us vicinity 10
the public offices aud business part Of the town renders IL
most desirable families and gentlemen engaged
in commercial and other pursuits.
The experience which the subscriber has acquired as
proprietor o many years Of dat extensive establishment
the Exchange Hotel 4" in Pecrsburg Virginia, and sub
scquent az an associate with Mr. Hckc Of the City
HOTEL Pbiladephia will be trusts prove sufficient qua
TO of who may honor him with their patronage, that
employ, contribute in every respect eir
dation and comfort. JOHN NIBLO.
November 81 55-wU
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Eagle EgO6cg.

FEVHOMAS c. POW ELL late Of the Bolingbrook
"a Hotel Petersburg, respectfully informs his friends
aud the public generally that he has leased the EAGLE
HOTEL, and will take possession Tuesday, tie 2Odl
inst when he will lie prepared 10 accommodate travel
lcs and others in the best style. IL is his intention 10
make many alterations in this establishment, which he
thinks, will have tendency to add much 10 the comfort
and convenience ofhosc who may favor him with their
patronage.
Members Of the Legislature will he provided with com.
Portable apartments and every cxcron used TO give them
satisfaction Iii scarcely necessary 70 say any thing Of
the advantages which this wcknown Hotel offers stu.
aed IN tie centre Of business, and convenient TO All the
public Offices His experience in the business ushcs
him in saying that nothing his part shall be wanting 10
render this establishment worthy Of tie patronage Of the
public NOV. 10 SLIT
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d8 S1M REWARD .-Rnaway from the subscriber
~ Z5O Lying in the county OF Madison, near the
Court House, on tc 26h day OF September last, negro
lad about II years Of age. lie is OF dark cor pie x1n
round face when walking his !e turned in, when
spoken 10 he has rather down look I've is about
or 10 inches high When ho away he lad on igh'
mixed cnlored coit linen pdnaloons and wool hat It
IL presumed that he has changed his clothes and probably
his nan", before This tine will pay the above reward
10 any person Who will deliver the said negro TO me- or
secure him ia any JILL so that get him again.
JASPER SPARKS.
Madison county, Va. Dec. l. 60 2awlw
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a. IF Shares, Corn, H0ch, Sc.-will he sold pub.
~ lcly, On the ls'h INST, If iair Otherwise, The
isir day, the lower hall OF Elk Island about thirty
slaves most Of them young aud valuable about i've hun
drcd barrels Of corr all the stock Of horses mules and
catlc, and all the plantation utensils, &c.
Terms For sums OF $50 AMI upwards one years
credit, on bonds "h approved security; for smaller
amounts cash. j. 4 MAY.
d.. 0,w2v
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NOTICE.-The subscriber wishes 20 sell three or four
y likely aud valuable Negroes and they are sold for
no FAULT would prefer selling them 10 some person or
pcrons in this section Of country who may want them Tor
their ownusc Persons wishing 10 purchase viii please to
make carly application should they not be sold or be-
Tore The 10Th OF December next, that being Powhaton
Court day, they will then be sold at public suction, IN
front Of my door 10 the highest biddef, for zjsh.
Scottsyille, Nov. 6. [52-wtdsl RICHARD BASS.
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or The ENQUIRER published twice week. generally, and
thfoo times during tho Legislature
Price heretofore, Five Dollars nnnum, payable all
vance, spccicpaying banks (ouy) will be
payment The Editors will guarantee the safety of remit
all letters being paid by the writer's
will DISCONTINUED hut the discretion OF tho
Editors, until all arrcarages have been paid up.
will the OF ninc shall
the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
insertion each continuance,
er by person in this city its envrons.
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RI AND, NEGROES, &c. FOR SALE.-}y virtue of
II two deeds of trust executed by the late Smith Payne
of Buckingham and of record in the clerks Office of said
county, the trustees named in said Deeds will on Wednes
day. the 10Th day of December next proceed the pre-
misses 10 sell the following property, 10 Wit of land
containing by recent survey 220 acres bcimg the portion
Of the tract which said Payne lived, north the
road also, two negro men This land is of very good
qudly--anl under the second deed, the remainder Of
said land supposed 10 he upwards Of hundred
GO OF which is creek and branch botolns-a
large portion OF the remainder excellent frudng lard -
At the time, or 10 slaves, the stock OF every kind
crops OF corn, tobacco SC. furniture plantation utensils SC
On the first tract there is small dwelling house, on the
other, capacous one, with other usual and necessary
Improvements.
IeTBpsThc property under the 1t Decd, will be sold
for casli under tho I'd, the land credit of L. and 3
years. the slaves for cash; and other property credit
Of IL months. Mr. b. NJ Payne, living on the premises
will siew the land TO any person wishing IT, If the
day Of sale should prove bad, it will take place the first
fair day thereafter. TIE TRUSTEES.
November 20. 56--tds
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A BOLTON OF NEGRO SLAVERY" Review
"a Of the Debate in the Virginia Legislature of 1881
and on the Abolition OF Negro Slavery, by Citizen Of
Virginia" There will be but small edition Of the above
Review struck oil, and the larger portion Of it is intended
Tor distribution Perfons wishing TO copies, may
dot 10y applying TO II. ]. SMITH.
December T. 60-U
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AH0M REWARD.-i|un away abouttIe first of Au-
~ %A1F gust last, negro named DANIEL,
about twenty-five years old five feet aud seven or eight
inches high OF yellow complexion, and has rather down
look, lac has bemi-h in eye, rccollected which,
aud the back of the neck At the time Daniel
away, he belonged TO Mr. Asa Hugcns OF this coun-
ty but has been purchased since that time by the sIcr
Der. IT probable that Daniel is trying make his way
to free State, as lie made such attempt some years
ago The above reward will be given any person who
will apprchend said negro and him in Jail or
deliver him to THOMAS T. CHEATHAhf.
Cumberland, November 10 57-St-
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$39,o3s 66
S27,602 ~
Tile
1920 90

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OCCASIONALLY presented &osh
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will
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and the probable
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The @as5 6 estimated
receipts
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a after eri of deposited under The sh
c"donb oi tho m" h
considerable lne .muetro
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believed Or bose
the be, q % Ps.S able form IA" subject
Custom; 9a@o@o
kinds,
expenditure, the
Debt arr" d"aei@ IS
Military pensions, "ndns ~
9$ 3 e @ u & , ss 1872 sses
o.
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oh EnREwARD. Is offered Tor my negro n'an DA-
I'd oOSP YID, who away ltom me on the 18th W.
Ne about IS years Of age dark complexion and about
I've feet six inches high, had on when he went sway
suit OF grey cdssine He has relations Nv Petersbufg
and wi Ia North Carolina, where is probable he may
Try 10 go The above reward will be given for the appre-
hension aud delivery Of lila 10 ~ this city.
Dec. 1T JAMES LYONS, Jr.
Ug The Petersburg In'elgcncer will please copy The
Dove times. J. l.. il.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-11

NOrlCE-The subscriber will sell his good and well
known stand in the upper part of Goochaud county
lying the three chopped road, so miles from Richmond
and containing 100 of land, with very good improve
mcns good dwelling house with five rooms, all in
celent repair for the reception OF travellers tavern
stable, hrstraie store house, with counting room, all
in good order for business awagon yard with ganary
and house for wagOner 10 stay also, fodder aud hay
house. all at the wagon yard also, grdndry the
stable rrae garden and orc ard all OF the best fruit,
SC. &C. This stand has many peculiar advantages
almost any other the road, has the advantage OF
the road leading from Winchester, Culpeper Court House,
Orange Court House, and Louisa Court House. from thence
TO James River through Buckingham, and TO Cartes-
vile, Cumberland Court House. sc. &C. This is Of
the most healthy places in Virginia being conveniently
supplied with good water al the edge OF the yard wc
every other convenience, which makes it inferior
for business Any person wanting such place, will do
well 10 and view il, bargain he had,
for cash, part time Possession will be given i'm
medatey, if desired. For terms, apply the subscriber.
Sept. -. [37-til JOSEPH Il. GLENN.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
John For, George Por, .aLred Foe, Albert For, an


Sarah For:
FHVAKE NOTICE-That shall take the deposition
"a of Hannah C. Szer and others. at the late residence
OF Joseph c. Fox, the 4h of January, 1885, and
II not taken that day, TO continue from day to day
iii the is taken aud complced aud the 9th of said
month, shall take the deposition of John Henshaw, in the
Bell Tavern, in the city OF Richmond, and if not taken
and completed that day, continue from day TO day
until the is taken completed: said deposons
he taken between the hours OF o'clock in the morning
and sunset of said daysto be read in evidence before
the Judge OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan
Gerry for King William county in suit therein depend
ing and undecided, wherein and others plaintiffs
aud and others defendants; when you request
Ell 10 attend If you choose. Yours, respectfully,
JOSEPH FOX,
Dec. IL. rG3-wlwT1 ELlZABETH FOX.
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SHATL oler Tor sale at public auction, at GOochland
IL Court House, on Monday the 18th day of December
next that being court day. tract Of Land lying the
upper end Of that county, the waters OF the Big
Bird Creek, containing about 537 2 acres This land
lies in the range of country in which gold has been disco
vercd and which, informed, has been found in cons
derable quantities the adjoining land, and some be-
believe, this tract. Mr.. John Winston Payne and
Mr. Thomas Payne, living in the negbbourhood, Will
shew the land to persons DESTROYS of purchasing.
The terms will he, third in cash, and the residue in
two annual payments bearing interest. Bond with Sc
curty, and deed of trust, will be required Of the pur
chaser WM. f. WiCKHAM,
Trustee Of the estate Of SGn,i. Gist deed.
Nov 10. 55-tls
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D,H UMANITY HALL ACADEMY.-Thc subscfi-
n her, grateful for the very liberal patronage lac has
received, during the present and many preceding years
respectfully informs b' friends aud tie public gcncr-
ally that the exercises of his school for the ensuing year,
will lhe 18Th Jinuary and bc continued
oil the 18th November, making term of ten months
without vacation. The utility Of this has been
tested by experience, aud must be obvious every re-
fleeing mind. In tis Seminary, will be taught every
thing necessary 10 prepare young for College, fit
them for the ordinary ayocaiions Of c-Tuon Board,
Washing Lodging, Sc, will he furnished the very re-
dueed price OF $s5 the crn $50 in advance and the ba
lance $500 at the end of the term. Those who engage
for shorter time than ten months, will pay $40 per month
Humanity Hall is situated in the lower end Of Bucking
ham, near Pbyc SPRING., in remarkably healthy, re-
tired and peaceful ncighbourood, entirely om the
hdunts oil vice aud dissipation. The discipline Of this
school j. mild and parental. aud the best testimony can
give OF its character, is reference the many young
men who ave, in part been educated at it under my
ar'.-Addfcss Puysic Springs, Buckingham
Dec. il. 68-wb1 ELIJAH G.. HANES.
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NELSON BERKELEY, .adaa'r
Of Tho. Nelson BcTkeiy, dec
Hanover county, Oct. 25lh, 1882 52-lds"

Xxx NEGROES, TOBACCO FACTORY, Sc. for
e0e1 Sdle.-fhe undersigned intending 10 close their
concern practicable, will sell public auction,
at their Tobacco Factory in the Town OF Manchester, on
Tuesday the 18th day OF December next, commencing
10 O'clock, if fair weather, Of not the next fair day
thereafter) ffyve negroes, viz: Two women; and the
balance boys aud all factory hands, coopcrs, strip
and key pzers, twisters and stemers, likely and
valuable hands, can be found together in Virgina.A
the Tobacco Factory, and all the fixtures, in which
there is ID iron presses and strip hid presses-A
dray, wagon and horses-coopcrs tools, and quantity
of slaves aud headng-A quantity of good bacon, prnci
pally mdngs, and from 10 20 hogsheads good Rein
ed Tobacco. At time, will be sold 1i2 of
Land, lying between the Manchester Turnpike Road and
Capt. Francis Smiths through which the Rail Road
Terms Of Sde.-Thc Factory Lot and the fixtures,
where the amount of purchases exceed 800, and the
Land in Ches,ered months credit for approved nego-
table notes, with approved endorser-every thing else
will be sold for cash-at the time, where il may be
convenience, TO have 60 days the purchase Of the
negroes, by adding the interest and giving satisfactory
endorer those that reside in town will be accommodated
The sale will be continued from day TO day till completed.
We also offer at private sale Brick House and Lot
Church Hill, nearly opposite the Sugarh house. occupied
by Mrs. Allen. GRAY s. PANKEY.
November 81. 5S-ids
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a. IRA Ed or stolen from my wagon in Richmond Oh
~ the night Of tie 22d OF November, BLACK HORSE
three four years old, about five feet and the rise high
with little white in his face very bushy main hc has
been locked ocrdby short and very heavy bush TAIL and
very heavy chunk made-was slod all round when Inc
left the wIgonicro were some bumps on his mouth and
supposed TO be poisoned with poisonous
Any person that w deliver The said hose John Talnan
at the Washington Tavern in Richmond, shall receive ten
dollars, and al reasonable expenses paid.
Dec. II. fG3-w1ts1 ELISHA JACKSON
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"A TEACHER WANTED.-One that understands the
IA English branches, Latin, &c il wanted at Law.
rencevie, Brunswick county, and would not expect
large salary for The next year Apply TO s. d. Watkins,
Dr. Henry Lewis, OF Ro. Tufob1n
Dec. H. 0S-co3t
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A DMINIsTRATRIX's SALE.-will be sold at the
IA plantation of the late Thomas Stagg, deed Charles
City county, Wednesday the 18th day Of December,
all his Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting OF the
usual variety together with all the stock OF every kind
consisting of horses cattle, sheep and hogs with all the
crop of corn, fodder, shucks &C. Terms of sale will be
credit OF six months all dollars, under
that sum, cash. bonds with approved security will be
quredAl persons having claims against said estate will
please bring them forward, duly authenticated, in order
that they may be settled; aud all those that indebted
TO the estate will please make payment.
ELIZABETH Z. stage, Adm'x. of
November 81. [5S-tdsl Thos. Stage, decd.
A DSIlNlSTRATOR'S SALE.-Will be soidat Bust. !;
IA Parke, the Rappahannock river, between II aud
10 miles below Urbanna, in the county of Aiddlesex,
Thursday, the 10th OF December next il fair if not the
first day thereafter between 20 and 80 valuable Negroes,
consisting of men, and Children considerable
portion of whom young and likely. Also at the
time and place, the crops OF Corn Fodder, Sc made
the farm the present yearthe stock of Horses, Mules,
Cattle, Sheep aud Hogs, Farming Utensils, &C.
Terms Of sdie-A credit of twelve months will be al
lowed for all sums above ten dollars the purchaser
ing bond with approved security, 10 carry interest from the
date-for ten dollars, and all sums under that amount,
cash will be required.
NELSON ERKELEY, .giia'r
Of Tho. Nelson Berkeiy, decd.
Hanover county, Oct. 18th, 1882 52-tls"
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$6,962,6GO IS

$47sb, 296 30
$2,227,s6 0s
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REPORT ON TME FINANCES.

N cpp tho Treasury pnmen,h
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Or % y gpaym son % Of no bile t,wep. s
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loEAb'J SAND eiSht huhureu anu uir'y't"o NoN" n 4
ROBINSON, of the said district hath deposited
in this Office the title of book the title OF which is in the
words following, TO wit:
Thc practice in the Courts OF Law and Equity in Vir-
ginia. BY Conway ROBINSON. Volume |. contain
ing practice in the Courts of Law in Civil Cases"
The right whereof he claims author, in conformity
with act of Congress- entitled can act TO amend the
vera acts respecting copyrights"
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z $6,7I4 ,l99 81 on account Of the
the respective Departments, 1T $lO742, 774 %
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Consisting the five per issued
March, 1921, and redceimabo after the LIST January, 1885,
And the residue Of the exchanged four and half
the the 10Th Of May 1924 rcdeenabe
of December 1888,
I'd. The ununded debt amounting
Consisting Of the registered debit being claims registered prior
1893 for services and supplies during the Revolutionary
Treasury notes, issued during the late
And Mississippi Stock,