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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-31
Jan. 26.

a MERRY VALE NURSERY. The subscriber hay-
" ing devoted himself for the last six years TO the es-
Enlistment of Fruit Nursery between the Westham
Turnpike and Old River Road, about mile above the
Cy oil Richmond, is now enabled 10 offer to the public
selection OF Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, &c. embracing the
best varieties known to culture, with those of highest
reputation recently brought into notice, by distinguished
Horticuurals;s of other counties Among the Fruit
Trees are, Apples Peaches, Apco,s, Cherries, Pears
Piums Nectarines Ounces, SC. And he has up
wards OF fifty varieties of native and foreign Grape Vines
selected with particular regard 10 latitude, and en-
bacng as lie confidently believes, the very best kinds
both for wine and the table, which have been found TO suit
our climate. Among his native varieties are the Caawba
celebrated for winc Isabella Schuykll, Muscade Coo
pers wine Grape, &c-Cuings of the various descrp-
tons OF Grapes, will be furnished those who NAV prefer
them TO rooted vines, at So per hundred $l5 per thou
sand-lc has also regular supply of Asparagus Plants
all OF which will be sold at comparatively moderate prices
and so packed as TO reach the purchaser without the ha
zard OF injury Catalogues will be furnished to appica-
Giants at the Nursery, or by John NJ Symm the James
River Toll House, TO whom reference may be had.
L. - John Carter recommends the native Catatc5o
Grape as most suitable for making wine
Jan. II, 1882. T7I-wtfl JOHN CARTER
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FENHE subscriber, living at Whitehall, in the county
Il OF Hanover, having employed a young man, who
mas mad some experience teacher, and who can give
satisfactory evidence of his Abilities would take into his
family fouror five small boys boarders notexcecding in
age fourteen ycars-Ihc situation of my residence is i'm
healthy and agreeable neighbourhood and commands all
The advantages which can be desired by any who may wish
to conlde their children TO my careThe terms for board
and tuition during the space OF ten months will be $50
payable at the end OF the second session. The school will
open on the 9th day OF January and terminate on the
last day OF the ensuing November.There will be a va
cation OF one month, during the season. Instrc-
ton will be given in all the branches of an ordinary Enc
sh education, viz: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic Gram
mar, Geography, &c; and also in the Latin and Greek
anguages-Stct attention will be paid to the department
OF the boys both within and of School and every aid
afforded them, in the prosecution of their respective stu
dies which prompttude and steady application, the part
OF their teacher ensure.
Parents, living at distance, who may wish to engage
their cmdren will receive prompt attention. by addressing
letter TO me, and directing it to Verdon Pest Office or
Taylorsyille. THOMAS BOSWELL
Dec' Il 50-2twSt
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H AND FOR SALE-Pursuant TO a Deed of Trust
"a executed by William $. Overflow and duly recorded
in the Clerks Office of Chesterfield county, to secure the
payment of certain of money due William Dunna-
want, shall proceed TO sell for cash, the premises on
fnday, the 10Th day oil February next, certain
parcel oil Land, lying and being in Chesterfield county,
about one mile below Goodies Bridge, Immediately the
main road leading TO Richmond and Petersburg and
tending back to the Appomatox rycrThis contains
about eight or nine hundred OF land about hun
dred and fifty OF which low grounds of very good
quality: upwards OF two hundred bushels OF wheat have
been seeded the premises during the last season The
improvements large brick house erected within
few years past, and all ouhouses necessary for large
family such overseers house. negro quarters
barns, granaes, stables SC. Such title is vested in
me as Trustee will be conveyed the purchaser which
Is believed TO be good. s. WOODBRIDGE, Trustee.
Jan. 21, 1882 7g-Jawts
UTAs soon as William Dunnavant allows me my lust
credits which am entitled on the bond which he holds
OF mine, am prepared for settlement with him.
VIM. s. OVERTON.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ,
Jh Jan lSS2. {

MOTICE shcreby given TO the propetors of the four
and half per cent stock, created IN pursuance of
1924, that the Certificates Of the said stock win be paid
on the first day Of April next 10 the propetors thereof
their legal representatives attorneys duly constituted
on the presentation and surrender OF the said Certificates
at the Treasury the Loan Office where the same NAV
stand credited.
NOTICE is further given that transfer Of the Ger
hcacs Of said stock from The books Of the Treasury or
any Loan Office will be allowed after the first day Of
March next
And also, That the interest all the Certificates of the
March next
LOUIS McIANE, scc'y Of the Treasury.
Jan ~ 1872. H-Iaf1Ap
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NI OIlCE-1his is to inform Charles and Griffin Carter
egaees OF Griffin Carter dec. their legal repre-
sentavcs, that Administrator of said Griffin Carter
who died in the County of Caroline, yirgina) do re-
specially solicit them 10 forward immediately pro-
perry authorized, and receive their respective portions of
said esateAs unless shortly receive such information
by letter or otherwise, stating where they live &c. the
money will be drawn out of my hands, and the said eg
tees Will in all probability lose their respective Shares
All communications TO should be directed Glowing
Green, Caroline County Virginia.
RICHARD SAUNDERS, Adm'or
Jan. IL. 77-3w
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Office Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Go. )


WAsHINGToN, Jan. 9, 1892
HDROPOSALS will be received at this office as fol.
q lows:
LIST For the construction OF Dam across the Potomac
River Harpers Ferry, and for the construction of
Stone Aqueduct Catocdn Creek, until the 3Ist
day of January instant.
I'd. For the excavation embankment, and walling of
twelve miles of Canal, extending from the Slh section of
the Canal near TO the "POnt of Rocks Harpers ferry
in sections OF about half mile EACH and for the construc-
ton OF four Stone lift Locks and one Guard Lock- and
raj Culverts the portion of Canal unti the 18th
day Of February next
Bird. For the excavation, embankmcnt, and wang of
forty miles of Canal extending from Harpers Ferry to
Wliamsp0r and for the construction of the necessary
Locks, Aqueducts Cvers and Dams, until the Both day
of March next
The plan and specification of the Dam and Aqueduct
will be exhibited after the 18th instant and the contracts
will be declared at the Canal Office in this City, on the Ist
day of February next
The plan and specification of the other work below
Hapers Ferry, will be exhibited al the Canal Office after
the 25h iAs and the contract will be declared at
Ferry, on the 23d day of February next.
The plan and Specification of the work between Uarpcrs
Ferry and Willamspor will be exhibited atthe Canal Office
aer;he 10Th day Of March next the contracts will be
declared at Shepherdsown, in Virginia. on the 4h day of
pril following.
Blank forms Of proposals will be furnished, on applca.
ton to this Office. JOHN r. INGLE
Jan IL. l1I-CotZof Clerk Ches & Ohio Canal.
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IN CHANCERY In Chesterfield County Court
n January 9th, 1892
Austin Spears, plaintiff

NJ Professionalism TO the Jail of Amherst county,
~ ON the 3D. of October last, runaway, Negro
MAN. who calls himself Ned and said he belonged TO the
heirs of Mary Sdh, of Prince William but now he saws
he is the property of Thomas Lewis, Guiliord county,
carolina The said fellow appears to be between 45 and
Do years OF feet 10 III inches high yellow
pleXion; wiha very thick head of hair somewhat grey
and small scar across his noSehad when committed
old pair of black cloth pantaloons and with him. The
owner OF said fellow will forward and prove his pro.
perry and take him away he will be dealt with as the
law directs. ROBERT l.. COLEMAN, Tailor
for Nelson e. Dawson Sheriff
Jan. o. S2-wI2w
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FENRACT OF LAND and a desirable Stand for a pbv
IL stefan for Saelntending remove to another State
the subscriber offers for SALE the of land ON which ne
resides This Tract lies in the county of Brunswick Va
on Sturgeon Creek in the neiehboroOd of the Ebenczer
Academy and contains about 800 acres third of which
IS in heavily mbered woods and of the balance due pro-
portion good low grounds which may be reclaimed at an
inconsiderabe expense. The residence holds out induce
ments not every day met with. Lying a much travel
led road 40 miles from Petersburg would suit any
son who might wish open House of Entertainment as
there no house othat description sufficiently near TO in
teriere 1t is without hesitation, the best stand for a
practitioner OF hedjcine within my kR0tcedge as there
Is no Physician nearer than miles in any direction
Rarely we think so large opening at this day be
found IL would also for Boarding house. being
within less than miles Of the Ebcnezer Academy. II IS
unnecessary TO say more persons disposed TO purchase
VIII call and examine for themselves If not previously
disposed Of, it will be offered at Auction on the 2sth day
o. next February, (bcing the next day after Brunswick
Cour) The conditions will be easy and made known on
the day of sale J. f. w MERRITT
Jan 2f. 40 Is,s,I
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,Fhc imported horse Elcyiatssan.

A1HTILL commence his second season i'm America al
Wv his former stand, Galladn Tennessee OH the
10Th February which will continue TO the Ist july Pr-
ces the same last year. viZ:-G0 within the season;
SI5, by The LIST Jan and 500 to ensure payable when
the TACT OF being in oo Is asceriansd, or the ownership
changed and 81 10 the groom in every case Mares will
be taken care Of for 81 per week, but liability for acct
dents escapes.
LEyrATHAN went to l02 mares last season, and il is
confidently believed that from 50 100 are in oal II was
deemed prudent last season. 10 receive no mares after the
18th May that all might returned in oa if possible The
horse has entirely recovered from the effects Of his passage
and is now in first rate health and condition. For further
particulars, hand bills. number Of colts from fine
requested to call and Judge for themselves.
Jan 2s. S2-w3w GEO ELLIOTT
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- IO5i AtfE On NEWSPAPERS.
he following free article is from the pen Of distant
n@Lor' ~ IS written by an able man, aud is conscen-
"o I exponent Of his opinions on the subject:-
IosIAeE ON NEwsPAPERs.--Iti is generally admit
yea 'ha me safety OF our country, from religious inocr-
anee ana oeSPohsm conssin the rarefy and riroy Of
or profession, there IA none so desp6c 40 ond bc he
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6AHIO ND KENTUCKY LANns.-Thn s,,l,.ci

6hHI0 AND KENTUCKY LANDS-Tbe Snbscri.
" Der offers his services nonresident propretors 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, to John IT, Price, Esq of Rich
mond, POST PAID, will be duly attended to- lie refers
those to whom he may be unknown to Chief Justice Mar
SHALL Chapman Johnson Charles Copand and Sam'l NY
ers, Esqrs JAMES SOUTHGATE'
y, 81 s. will also attend as Attorney al Law TO suits
in the Federal Courts at Columbus and Frankfort
NOV, 4. 5I-w6rn
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HEVHOMAS l.. SHIELDS, of the County of James
Il City, is hereby notified that at Court held for the
County OF Sussex, on the 9th day of January inst the
bonds for his disbutable proportion of the of Tho
mas Cooper dec which he is entitled right OF his wife
Eliza Formerly Cooper by order of said Court placed
in the hands OF William Parham, $. late Sheriff OF
the County OF Sussex, and committee of the estate of said
CooperThe said Thomas L. Shields is therefore request
ed to forward and for advances made TO him
by the said Thomas Cooper in his ctime and TO receive
what may be due him a settlement
Sussex County, Jan. IL 1892 79-w2t
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FHNiE subscriber will be absent from Richmond until
"a April; during his absence Mr.. Lcthbrdge will at
tend 10 his professional business in whose SKILL as Den
list the public may with perfect safety place the
picit confidence. p. HOUSTON.
Jan. g. 1892 72-oowtf
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E'ishhOHeOEn

NTSIIl stand at Weynoke, in Charles City, the resi-
w dcnce OF the subscriber 80 miles from Richmond
and 20 from Petersburg $50 the season. 5 Insurance.
payable when the mare is acerancd be in oa or part
ed wl$I 10 the Groom. Pasturage and servants board
ga'i 70 cents day grain feeding 20 per dis
count for cash, during the season. JNO MINGE.
Jan ~. Sl-3ts
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j. ROBINSON, elk.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, }
y1feb,no,,I car H.. rn,n Z

The parties interested in the referred by tho
above decreal order of the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for Henrco county, of the Commits
siones OF said Court are hereby notified that have APP
pointed Thursday, the fifteenth day of March next for
thelr attendance before the referred at
my office at the Capitol the City Of Richmond with their
accounts and proofs. And do, further in pursuance of
the said order, hereby notify all persons having claims
against the estate of William W. Thiman decd in said
order mentioned, to in before me- the said fifteenth
dny oil March next at my office aforesaid, and prove their
Claims in order that account of said claims NAV bo
reported TO the court in obedience TO the said order
Punctual attendance of the parties concerned will be cx
Pecteu' as me commissioner will proceed with all practical
bic despatch in the performance of his duties.
M q. PENDLET0N, Com'r of the
Or Sup CO. Of l.. s. Oh. for Henrico
JAM Ill 76-wSW
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ri n CHANCERS.- NIRGINIA--At rules holden i'm
IL the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court of Law and
Chancery for Powhaan County, from the 9th TO the 10th
day OF December, inclusive, in the year 1881
John Jordan, PHI
against
Jephha Lcct, Joseph b. Davis, Benjamin +. Davis
Edward Moseley, Amanda Leet, Lucy Ann Leet, and
Emeline Ice DcGlts
The Defendant Jephtha Lect, not having entered his
appearance and given security according the Act of
Assembly and the Rules of this Court and IL appearing
by satisfactory evidence that he is an nhabtant OF
THIS Commonwealth; the motion of the Plaintiff. bv
John W. Dance, Esq his Attorney-H is Ordered, That
the said Jephha Leet do appear before Judge of our
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery aforesaid
the Courthouse OF the said County, the first day of the
next April Term and the bill of the Plaintiff and
gave security for performing such decree the Court NAV
make heren and that copy Of this order be forthwith in
serted IN some newspaper published in the City Rich
nond Tor two months SUCCESSFULLY and that another Copy
DC posted at the front door of the Court house of this
County ACopy. Teste, II. +. GRAVES, ID. c.
Jan. I'll 79-WSws
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Fancy Goods.

HpUJAC & HENSLER, 176 Market street, between
ED 9th and 9th, South side Philadelphia offer for SALE
ON reasonable terms wholesale general assortment of
French, German, English aud India Fancy Articles. Also
French and English Pistols
Beads oil all sorts
Musical Boxes, 2, . and tunes
Mathematical Instruments
Bead Bags and Purses, Dolls of all descriptions
Snuff Boxes of all kinds
Thermometers
Perfumcry, Work-boxes
Nions and Violin strings Percussion caps, and gre
many other articles too extensive TO enumerate.
French ChinG-Dnner and desert sets, white and gold
and plain white.
Tea sets, English and Fscnch pattern, white and gold
gilt lowered, landscapes and painted flowers.
Breakfast sets, do do
Besides, full assortment of all descriptions of French
China. Jan. 2l SO-,yty
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NEW STORE in Lynehburg Eartten, China ana

NEW STORE in Lynchburg.- Earthen, China and
IN Glass Ifne.-ro country merchants and others
The Subscriber intends opening, about the 18th of Febru-
airy next in the house directly opposite the Post Office
ui and general assortment OF Earhcn China and Glass
Richmond prices. Having made arrangements with
Mr. William Allison of Richmond, the Earthen Ware,
&c will be ordered direct this place from the Poeres
IN Liverpool and neghborhood, which will enable him
only to keep fresh goods but oil of the newest patterns;
Intending to turn his attention principally the whole
sale business, will keep constantly hand general
sortment OF such articles will suit country merchants
be packed as they may Visible hopes by strict at
enon TO this business in which he has had long expert
ence, TO receive share of public patronage.
JOSEPH ID. EVANS.
JAN 2S. sI-w2w
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I'm cnANcERY.-M eeAlenburg oOunty-NOvember

EN CHANCERY. -Meeklenburg oounty-November
n Court, 1881.
Thomas b. Wall, PltT.
against
Hiram p. Rofle, Den
The defendant not having entered his appearance ac-
ccng to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court
and appearing TO the satisfaction OF the Court that he is
not inhab,ant of this Commonwealth On motion OF
the Plaintiff by his Attorney, il is ordered that the said De-
PENDANT do appear here the third Monday i'm March
next and enter his appearance and the Plaintiffs
BILL and that copy of this order be inserted one of the
newspapers printed in the town of Petersburg City
Richmond, Tor eight weeks successfully, and posted al
the front door OF the Court House of said county.
A Copy. TcSte. J. J. DAILY, ID. G.
JAN 81. 7q-vSvys
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ri OIICEIhe undersigned is DESTROYS adjusting the
Affairs of his intssate speedily possible, and
therefore requests all persons indebted to his ntcstac
make payment as he cannot delay the performance his
duties lie also takes this method of notifying all persons
having claims against his nteStae, his individual ac-
count or as security Tor any person persons whatever,
to make known to him all such claims without DELAY This
notice will be plead in bar of such claims as shall not be
made known within a reasonable timo.
RICHARD G. SMITH,
Admir- of VIM. Cunningham deed.
Nov H. 56-Iaw LIT Late of Hanover county
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q Court, 1881:
William Il. Foster, Elizabeth Webster, widow of Will
nam webster, decd, formerly Elizabeth Foster Polly c.
Devl widow OF Archer Beyill, deed, formerly Polly c.
Foster, Philip Adams and Matilda his wife, formerly Ma
nda Foster Joshua Foster, Marson Foster Ann his
WE, Granville Williamson and Catherine his wife, for
merry Foster Iilman Foster and Maria his wife Maria
Foster widow of Booker Foster Decd Ann Foster Sell
ma Foster Matilda Foster anu Richard Foster infant chill
dren of Booker Foster decd, and Matilda who sue by
u'eF moher, as next Irland, Pitts.
against
Thomas w. Webster, cx'or of Booker Foster. decd
'o mi o. Il OS'er ana JOSIAH Foster, Defs.
The defendants, John $. Foster and Josiah Foster not
having entered their appearance and given security
according TO the Act of Assembly the rules of this
court, and 1t appearing TO the satisfaction of the court
that they not inhabitants of this Commonwealth on
e motion oil the plaintiffs by their counsel; it is order,
CO. that the said defendants do appear here on the fourth
thursday in February, next and the bill of tho
pin; and that copy OF this order be forthwith insert
ed IN some newspaper published in the city of Richmond
Tor two months successfully and that another copy be post
cd at the front door of the Courthouse of this county on
two successive court days A copy. Tcste,
Dec.2 b9--wSw JOHN r. LEIGH, G.
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IN CHANCERY.-At Rules holden in the Clerks or.
"a nee oil the County Court OF Charlotte, the 9Th day Of
December, 1881:
Lewis Dunn, PAT
against
Edward Edge, Elan Edgc, Ascy Edge, Elizabeth EDGE
Nancy Edge and Grief Barksdac, late Sheriff of Charotfe
to whom was committed administration of the estate do
bons non OF Edward Eam deceased with the will annex
ed M"
The defendants, Edward Edge Elan Edge Asev
Edge, Elizabeth Edge, and Nancy Edge not having en-.
and the Rules of this Court and appearing to the salts
faction OF thc Court That they inhabitants of this
state on the motion OF the Plaintiff COUNSEL is order
a That me said Defendants do appear here on The first
Monday IN March next, and enter their appearance and
answer the Plaintiffs BILL and give security for perform
ing the decree OF the Court and ha copy of this order
be inserted in the Richmond Enquirer, for two months
successfully and posted at the front door of the Court.
mouse oil the said county. A Copy. Teste,
WINSLOW ROBINSON, C7erk
Dec Is 6I,,sss
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EHDUCATION.A School for the ensuing year, will
"a be opened at the residence of Francis W. Scott in
the county OF Caroline, about thirty miles from the City of
Richmond and the distance from Fredericksburg
In this School will be taught, Reading Writing, Arih
metic, English Grammar Geography with the use of
Maps History, and the Latin and Greek Languages togc-
Their with the Translation of the French The exercises
OF the SCHOOL, under the immediate Superintendent of
the subscriber, will be conducted by Mr. John Scott who
for ability to teach the above branches with the excep
uon OF the Frencb) is recommended by Mr.. John Kidd
of King and Queen, Richard Morris, decd of Hanover
and A. f. Rose, Of Stafford in whose family he has taught
for the last four years.
TERMs.-For board, washing, lodging, &c. $50
Tuition in the Dead Languages 20
English, Is
The School will commence its session on the Odd of Ja
nuaTy, and terminate the 23d of December following, de-
Quoting one month for vacation Six boarders can be
accommodated in the family Of the subscnbcr-Letters
directed to the subscriber, the White Chimneys Ca
rolnc, will be promptly attended 10.
FRANCIS w. SCOTT
Zee. ~, 1851 [70--1awSw1
NOTICE Teacher TVanted.--A gentleman of
unexcePtionable character, experienced in School
keeping, well verscd in The Latin and Creek Languages
and the elementary branches of Mathematics will find
desirable situation in private family, by application at
at Morgansville Nottoway, Va.
Dec. 10. 1881. 62-wtIsF