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tanned by indvidualsbut it founded ON the meres,
sophisty was utterly inconsistent with the terms up.
on which the States had been admitted into the Union
lie would read some OF those terms which upon this
point Here Mr. Williams read IRON the acts es,abl sl,.
ing the States
IL appeared that this claim in direct repugnancc
WIN these positive spuations The compact by which
these States came into the Union the most solemn
and important they had entered into Ii was In fact
the very compact which gave them existence. He hop.
cd this compact would remain unitnpaired Why should
II be determined TO give this property the new Sta es
when we had received about 20 millions of dollars from
the State OF Ohio for the soil within her limits!
Here the hour expired and Mr. Williams suspended his
remarks, and the House proceeded to the
ORDERS OF THE
When the Speaker laid before the House letter from
the Post Master General transmitting statement of the
nett amount OF postage accruing each Post Office in
each State or Territory Of the United States for one year.
ending March 3lst 1882, and the nett amount in each
State or Territory, which letter read and laid on the
table. "
The following is the recapitulaion of the statement
above referred
-4rnounf OF Postage recered in each State and Terri.
rory Y the United States for the year ending 3lst
March. .
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Eagle HO1eA.

IHNHOMAS Z. POW ELL, late of the Bollingbrook
a Hotel, Petersburg respectfully informs his friends
and the public generally, that he has leased the EAGLE
HOTEL, and will take possession Tuesday, the 10th
ns when he viii be prepared accommodate travel
ers aud others in the best style IL is his intention TO
make many alteration in this establishment, which, he
thinks, will have tendency to add much to the comfort
and convenience OF those who may favor him with their
patronage.
Members OF the Legislature will be provided with com.
Portable apartments, and every exerton used give them
satisfaction It's scarcely necessary 10 say any thing
the advantages which this well-known Hotel offers stu
aed in the centre Of business and convenient to all the
public Offices His experience in the business ustfes
his" IN saying that nothing on his part shall he wanting
render this establishment worthy of the patronage of the
public. NOV. 10 57-T
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Williamsburg, Dec. 7, 1882. 6I-2awtds

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALEM obedi-
ence to the last will and testament of Thos Broken
Prough' dec offer for sale two story brick House and
Lot in the village of Noun, Sidney in the county of Au-
gusia If not previously disposed of by private SALE
snail oer The said property public auction the pre-
misses on Monday the 18th day of January next-TerBs
o. Sale: One fourth of the purchase money to be paid
IN cash. and the balance in two equal nstamens and
months, TO be secured by negotiable notes. with an
approved endorser and deed of on the property
Persons wishing purchase may communicate with me-
by letter, post paid, at this place.
JOHN w. BROKEN BROUGH
Acting Error Of ThOs. BrockenbrOugh, dec.
Richmond, Dec. I5 65-d
The saunon Spectator will publish tho above
once week. till tho day of SALE
for collection
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IHNRUST SALE.-BY virtue of deed of trust execnieh

FENRUST SALE.-By virtue OF deed Of trust executed
N TO the subscriber, by William Browne bearing date
court James City and Hastings Court OF William ,burg
shall proceed SELL Thursday the Sd ofJanuary 1881
lair otherwise the next fair day. the late residence OF
the said Browne in the city of Williamsburg the Houses
anu Lots known as the Palacea of Land in james
City known by the name OF Lombardy, estimated TO
tam eIo acre;s-aso the following slaves Evy, Lefty Kit
w Peggy, Davy and wife Sally, Molly, Nancy and her
TWO children, Julia and three children, Henry, Ben Win
ney Charles and Ned also, all the household and kitchen
furniture single gig and harness. and the said Brownies
Library, consisting Of several hundred volumes.
The terms Of sale will be cash the slaveshe real
property third cash. the balance six twelve months
credit with deed of trust secure the pavment-tho re-
mander OF the property will be sold on a credit of six
months, Tor all sums above ten dollars.
~ JESSE COLE, Trustee.
Williamsburg, Dec. 4, 1882. 6I-2awtds
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RxCMMO.vD, VIRGINIA. TUESDAY; DEcE.VnER %, 1882

SA NEGROES AT AUCTION.-On Thursday. the
NV 9th Instant at 10 O'Clock, will be sold in front Of
Our auction STORE fifty valuable Negroes any in yr-
gina; consisting OF blacksmhs, carpenters, sawyers
sedmstresses, cook one dairy plantation hands
among them, some of the best seeds and ploughmen-
All are from one estate, belonging TO gentleman who
intends TO move from this quarter
J. S s. COSBY s. CO., .4uetioneers
DEFENDERS SO os,,,d
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John STRATTO
CHAS +. WOODsON,
Hatchersville p. o lI,h Dec. 1882 67-tds

ANAWHA LAND.-rhe proprietor of a valuable
M tract OF land lying on the Kanawha River near its
Junction with the Ohio and contiguous TO the village Of
Point Pleasant is DESTROYS OF exchanging il for
fair valuation. The tract consists oil GOT acres mostly
bottom land, and portion OF in cultivation 1t has been
pronounced by gentlemen who have recently inspected it,
one oil the most valuable tracts on the Kanawha ANY
person who may he disposed make the proposed ex-
change, requested to address Major Lawrence Lewis
at Woodlawn, near Alexandra, ID. c. giving a descrip-
ton of his negroes and their prices
December 10. 65-2awtIstMa
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vENo BROOKLYN C. GRIFFIN, formerly of Hal

VHNo BRooKIN C. GRIFFIN, formerly of Halifax
u Court House, Virginid :-Sr,-Not knowing to
what place to direct letter YOU take this method of
informing you, that by writing to me, Halifax Court
House, you may receive information greatly to your adj
vantage. JOHN c. NICHE
N. B.-Any who is acquainted with the place of re-
sidence OF Mr. Griffin, would confer favor by informing
BIN OF this noce il is supposed that he in
the western part of the State
Dec. 20. 67-3t
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@IOIlCE-By virtue OF a Deed of Trust executed to
me by Edward III. Boisseau and of record in Ches-
tereld County Court Clerks Ofce,-I will sell for cash
at Chesterfield Courth house, the second Monday in
belonging said Boisseau for the purpose of SATISFYING
some OF the objects mentioned in said Deed
JOHN b. GOODE, Trustee
December 90. 67-ytds
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BY RITCEIIE 4 COOK.

1 The ENoUIRER published twice week, generally
hrec times week during session Of
Price, the heretofore, Five Dollars
vance Notes of shattered banks ony will be
eved payment The Editors win tho safety of remit
mail;
No will be DISCONTINUED discretion of tho
Edtoss until all arrearages have been paid up.
9 Whoever will guarantee tho payment OF papers, shall
have the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
9 One CENTS
10 eerss No advertisement paid
o. assumed by in this city environs.
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NUCKLAND.-Fo Sale, that valuable Plantation
-nD on James River, commonly called auckland, adj
joining MISSIONER, containing 1860 The land said
to be equal to any the river below the falls Posses
sion to be given the LIST January Should it
be previously disposed of at private sale, will be offered
at auction. at Petersburg, Thursday the 9th instant
Further information respecting will be afforded by John
Allison, ESQ., OF Petersburg; John r. Tplett, Esq, OF
Richmond, or the undersigned at Norfolk.
Dec. 22 [6S-tdsl WILLIAM GRAY.
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VOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY next term of
IL this Institution, will commence on the first of Janua-
ny next, and close the first of May
f +. ROOT ROOT. '' Principals
Mrs. T.. M Todd, Assistant Teacher in the English
Department.
Miss L.. Mansfield Teacher of Music, Painting and
Drawing.-Another Assistant Teacher will be EMPLOYED
for the next session.
ExPENsEs.-Board and Tuition, in all branches,
for year of ten months, $3.50 90
Board and Tuition in English branches only, 100 90
Ten Dollars will cover all contingent expenses
To Day Scholars for Tuition in Music, 25 90
In Languages, 90 90
In Painting and Drawing, Is 90
In English branches, 25 90
Board in genteel families in the neighboood can be
had for seven dollars per month.
Scholars enter the school period in the term
and will be charged from such time according to the above
rates But no deduction will be made after entrance for
absence ior that term, except in Of sickness il
desirable that the pay for The term should be in advance
Recommendations Gushing, Saml. c. Anderson
Esq, Rev b. +. Stouton OF Prince Edward, and Dr. VIM
Dupuy of Nottoway.
Prince Edward Court House Va, Dec. s. 46-4t
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HBUBLIC SALE.-The Subscriber, acting under and
u by virtue OF Decree ofthe Superior Court of Spott-
sylvani. will SELL by public auction Monday the 18th
day OF January next at the Bowling Green, in the county
OF Caroline all the negroes belonging the estate Of the
late Mrs. Lucy Talaterro.
The negroes, amounting to "a consist OF men, wo-
boys aud girls and will be sold on credit of IL
months The purchaser give bond with approved secu.
rty. MARY b. STEPHENS
admr. Of Lucy Idiiafero
Dec. ~. 6S-wtd
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NEGROES FOR HIRE.-On Tuesday, the LIST day
LIZ Of January, 1888 will be offered for hire for the
year, at the tavern of Mr. Seth Saunders in the county
of Caroline, ats the residence of COL Charles Tod dec
all the slaves belonging to the estate of Edmund Pendle
ton dec consisting about hundred unusually likely
men, women, boys and girls.
EDMUND PEN DLETON, Executor
Dec. az. 6s-3t
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ANLOvER SEED, &C. C. READ offers for sale tn
~ following articles, most of which have been yer.
lately received, and the others daily expected:
so bushels clover seed
20 bbls. apples
20 do Newark cider
Ia do beer and ale
do Tanners oil
60 gallons winter strained sperm. oil
hhds. ST. CroiX and New Orleans sugars
20 bags old Java and green coffee
2 chests very fine Imperial and Gunpowder tea
16 drums and l6 boxes fresh figs and prunes
$50 bundles Richmond and Petersburg Gotten yarn
SO boxes window glass
81 kegs cut nails, assorted
8 tons Swedes English and Country iron
2 do castings assorted
Farmville Dec. H. 1882. 6S-9t
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A GENTLEMAN well calculated TO manage a Farm,
IA and that has had considerable experience wishes
employment Overseer the ensuing year. Satisfactory
testimonials OF his character and capaby be produce
ed. Any communication this subject directed TO Ri
chad Beasey, Snapsville Post Office Chesterfield county,
will be promptly attended TO.
Dec. %. 6S-2t S T
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I'D APPAHANNOCK ACADEMY-Ths institution
n a will open the ensuing year the 18th January
under the charge OF Mr. John G. Lawrence as Principal
and Mr. Oliver White first Assistant Teacher: and az
fifty scholars entered a second Assistant will
be procured The scholastic year will comprise ten
months divided into two equal sessions The course of
instruction TO embrace the Greek Latin and French lam
guages, together with Natural Philosophy Geometry and
the branches OF English instruction. in such In
sttuons.
TERMs-$1l0 so for board, washing, tuition and libro
ry fee IL bed and bedding be furnished by the Stewards
Department, which is submitted TO Mr.. f.awrence's 90
vernment, additional charge Of six dollars will be
made, and, the Library ticket be not TAKEN deduction
Of 81 30.
The Board Of Trustees in announcing new President
OF this Institution, deem 10 be due to Mr. Lawrence TO
state, that from his estimsbe private character aud repua-
ton as teacher, as well as from the capacity of Mr..
White, eviuced by the late public examination of his
classes in the Academy, and the strong testimonial afford
ed by the uboined Of Mr. Lewis the present Prn-
cpa Of the Institution, combined with the saluby Of the
place and comfortable Accommodations there can hardly be
lOund eligible situation for youths TO prepare bem-
selves for College. orecevc good English education.
JOHN III. BERNARD, President of the
Board Of Trustees, 10y order Of the Board)
N. Is. All applications must be made for entrances 10
Mr.. Lawrence directed 10 Loyds in Essex county until
Christmas, after that time, to him at tie Academy Post
Office. r5O-IOw1 October 49, 1892
RAPPAHANNocK ACADEMY, Oct. 5.
MIR. OLIVER WHITE has been associated with the sub.
scnber, in the management Of this Institution, for about
Twelve months past During lls time, his exertions have
been faithfully and industrouy directed the improve
men Of his scholars. Mr.. VS. conduct has been such as
TO secure the affection and esteem Of all WHO have had the
pleasure OF his acquaintance II affords small sa
usacon TO bear testimony to his amiablc anC
gentlemanly department. since he has been member
my family. CFARLEs a. Lewis, ir.
JOHN DICKERSON, Treasurer OF tht
! Board Of Trustees, (by order Of The Bosfd)
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I ANpIN cHEsrERrlEl ID For sALE-pu viz !.

AND IN CHESTERFIELD FOR SALE-Py vir
NJ tue OF deed OF trust executed by Christopher
Cook, bearing date tue lh day OF December, 1926
John Straon and Charles f. Woodson and OF record il
the County Court OF Chesterfield for the purpose OF
curing to John Archer the payment ofcertan OF
ney therein specified, shall the 10Th day of Janua-
ry 1883 upon the premises, sell TO The highest bidder
Tor ready money the Tract OF Land conveyed in said deed
or 70 much thereof shall be sufficient satisfy the ba-
lance still due, together with interest and costs. The
tract contains l2o acres, less lies upon James
RIVER, and joins the lands OF John Archer, arley C.
alhall and George Cox. and is known Edsons Boat
ard he land will be shewn by DIR J. A. Archer, or
Marley C. Waltha living near. dcting as Trustees, we
viii convey such title is vested in us as SUCH which
we believe 10 be unquesuonable.
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a NoAL PITS TO RENT-The lease of the sub
" scnber's Coal Pits TO Mr.. Chubb ending with the
present year, he is DESTROYS of leasing them for further
period They in good order for raising COAL and are
provided with all necessary machinery and fixtures
there is reason TO believe that in their present state
years work can be carried with advantages and that by
further exploring, he expenca of which he willing to
ncu large body OF coal may he found accessible from
the present shafts Persons disposed lease may exam
inc the Pts and inspect survey and plat of the and of
the ground above.
Should he not lease them before the LIST January next
which he would prefer, he intends work them himself
and IN that event, will be DESTROYS of hiring from to 40
good hands, OF which due notice will be given.
Dec Id. l65-5tl JNO. WICKHAM
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TENRUST SALE ef UdIuaJIe property in Richmond
- BY virtue and in pursuance Of Deed of Trust, ex-
ecuted TO us by George W. Truehear bearing date the
11h day of july 1928 and admitted record in the Of
fee of the Hastings for the city Of Richmond the
I7th day Of December, 1928, made TO the pay
ment of debt therein mentioned we, the subscribers
Of on the 18th day of March, 1888, il fair if
not the next lawful fair day, at upon the land and
tenement aforementioned, will sell public auction for
ready money, all the property and conveyed 10 us
by the said deed that is to say, all the right title inter
est, and estate of what kind, nature, degree quality
to, in and OF certain three stoed brick tenement
and the land thereof and thereto adjoining lying and be-
ing situate the South Eastern side of Iih street. and
between and + Streets in the city Of Richmond and
particularly between the house formerly occupied the
office Of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the
United States in the said city, and the Tobacco Ware
house. the said 18th day of July 1925 in the occu-
patton OF Garland ri. Mitchell, with all and singular
the appurtenances TO the said land and tenement be-
longing, all as conveyed to US by the said Deed
Acting as trustees, will convey to the purchaser only
such title have by virtue Of the said deed, and with
out warranty by U.S. although by such conveyance, we
believe the purchaser will acquire perfect and complete
title TO the premises in fee simple subject to Mrs. True.
hearts Claim Of dover, which she has not relinquish
ed FLEMING JAMES
JOHN FORBES.
Richmond Dec. 49, 1892. 6i-3m
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NoIlCE.-The general meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Bank Of Vrginia, will be held according to
the Charter at the Bank the first Monday in January
next A. ROBINSON In Cashier
DeceIaber ., 1882. eff
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HRRoAD ROCK SPRING RACES, Is3S.-A sweep
I'D stake open aud will close the let day Of January
nile heats Qor year od)entrance 500, bali forfeit
subscribers now John Heth, William VIM, VIM.
NJ. West. William r. Eglcson, James J. Harrison, ir,
John NJ. Bolts, and James !. Garrison. Subscribers will
Also post stake for years old mile heatsenirance
500 p or Pour TO make and to close by
the FIRST Of al nl next. There are now subscribers.
joH RSo BSEhLlcalIER, Proprietor.
Dec. IS. 66-st
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE For sale,
Big and Little Westham Farms the first, my pre-
sent residence, six and half miles above the city of
Rchmond-the latter adjoining the above, both ames
River. Big Wesihsm Creek running through the for
mer and Iii tie Westham Creek, a never falling stream
running through the latter with eligible for gris
and saw mill and wheat machine. The site has are
been viewed by jury, and every expense incurred for
erecting mils-many oil the tmbers already gotten
Big Wesiham Farm is most desirable and healthy re-
sdence; 100 acres at least can be converted into water
meadow with very little labor. On this farm bed OF
rich mail, The good effects OF which be shown by ac
ua experiment. Of the poorest OF the high land
which produce grasses, equal, il BETTER than good Hal
land without mari Every mole gall by spreading mari
over will produce fine grasses. The dwelling house
spacious and convenient; has been lately erected is
vered with TIM the wooden part OF the house
and lahed and pastered the brick The farm is
well watered, having five six fine springs it, Little
Wesham farm is also very valuable, having one OF the
best springs on in the country large meadow
can be aid out on II with but little labor his latter farm
is leased for FIVE years from the LIST of January 1888 for
one third OF the Wheat crop and fourth of all the
oher crops; the tenants bound TO keep up the clover
and plaster system with the four shift sys Big
ham contains about 700 and little Westham 62O
acres, with ample quantity of wood land, and very
nient 1t is considered unnecessary give further
cripon il is presumed those who wish purchase
will view the lands, situation, &C., which be shown
by at any time. will treat privately, with any per-
wishing TO urchase, until Friday the 21st inst, on
which day, II not previously sOld it will be sOd the
premises, at public aucton should the day be fair the
next fair day Immediately after the sale of the Land
will commence the sales OF The stock of Horses, Colts
Mules, Cattle Sheep Hogs, &c. &C.; with all the Corn
Fodder, Hay, Farming Utensils, Carts, Wagons Black
smiths Tools Sc, &C. lost OF Horses and Mules
valuable; the stock OF cattle is very nesome of
short horn, with Other fine breedsa ne short no Pull
there are number OF fine Cows and Calves-severa
yoke OF oxen. The sale will coniHue from day day
till every thing is sold. Terms made known at sale.
The Negroes belonging to the Farms, will be sold in
the City OF Richmond lie 9th lost. Among them
first rate boot and shoe maker. WIN. SHAPARD.
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NOTlCE.-The subscriber will sell his good and we'll
known stand in the upper part of Goochland county,
lying the three chopped road so miles from Richmond
and containing 100 acres OF land, with very good improve
ments, good dwelling house with five rooms all in ex
ceilent repair Tor the reception of travellers as tavern
stable, rst-rate store house, with counting ROOM ali
in good order for business; wagon yard with granary
and house Tor wagoners to stay in also fodder and hay
stable rst-rate garden and orchard all the best fruit
&c. SC. This stand has many peculiar advantages over
almost any other the road, il has the advantage of
the road leading from Winchester Cupeper Court House.
Orange Court House, and Louisa Court House. thence
on TO James River through Buckingham, and Carers-
vile, Cumberland Court House, &c. Sc This is one of
the most healthy places in Virginia being conveniently
supplied with good water at the edge of the yard as well as
every other convenience which makes inferior TO none
for business Any person wanting such place will do
well to and view it, a bargain can be had
for cash. part time. Possession will be given inn
medatey, if desired For TERMS apply the subscriber
Sept. II. [37-ul JOSEPH b. GLENN.
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made by the very men who acknowledge that they
hold tho,u in the most un ust and unnatural bond
aye. Yes, sir, submit this question to the poo
pie, and you open the door for a discussion which
can not he otherwise than dang erous. Then indeed
might northern pamphlctccrs pour forth their in
condary Publications unrcstrained, aud tho mis-
guided fanatics Influence these slaves with
rcci,als of thor wrongs. Sir, we havo al
ready gone farther than prudence dictated. We
have already struck chord which u,ay vibra,o
with most fearful discord throughout this Com.
mon wealth for some time TO come. We much fear
that the Historian of atlcr days will record the
commencement of this discussion as yad dsy in
the annals of the Republic. Why then shall We 90
| farthorl Sir. lot dismiss the subject, and PRO
cccd To the performance of the dutios which have
been properly assigned 10 by the people. Thoy
had right to expect that we would he engaged
in such discussions when they elected us. We
have Just Witnessed OF those revolutions in a
government which in other countries loss happy
than our own, arc effected only b. wars and
b,oodshod We have just exhibited 10 tho world
the submc moral spectacle of now government,
planned and organized, without loss of peaco or
life Let us not even before we have had the le ast
opportunity Of witnessing its objects, throw our
selves Mithout means and without information
into revolution far more important, difficult, and
poriious
Gentlemen have told us that public sentiment il
on the marcll-lf wo proceed too rashlv in this
subject, that march, il is much To be feared, will
soon be turned to Il mournihl procession. II thoy
will openly discuss this question: thov will obtain
triumph but i. will DO after the massacre Of those
whom they propose 10 benefit, of those whom,
they hold still more dcav-thc shout victory will be
heard, after the shricks of their wives and chill
drcn. The gentleman just up, the gentleman from
Spottsylvon,a, made beautiful ausisn to that
trco of liberty, whose branches arc extended over
our happy land. Let him pursue tho course which
he has advocated, and VIC shall not long reposc in
its shadc-,ho buds Of happiness which now
blooming forth beautifully will soon 10 blasted,
and tho songs of joy which issue from its boush
ill DO no longer heard.
!DsnATg TO nix corTNuED.l