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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-20

VIRGINIA: Al Rules held in the
Clerks office Of The Circuit Superior
Court Of Laao and ChGncery for Iu-
gust1 county, April End, 1889.
Jacob Bumgardner plaintif---against
James Hays EXT. Of James Hays, decd.
and the said James Hays, David HAYS.
Thomas Hays, Nathaniel HAYS, Will
liam Hays. Robert Brooks, aud Eliza
beth his wife, Benjamin Wheeler and
Sarah Ann his wife, William Ham
mersly and Melinda his wife, --
-, the children and heirs of John
Hays dec'd.---,t the children
and heirs of Mary West, decd. all of
whom are heirs of the said James
Hays, decd. defendants.
The Defendants James Hays, Ex'r. of
James Hays, decd and the said James
Hays, as one of the heirs of the said
James Hays decd, and
the children of Mary
West, deceased, not having entered
his appearance and given sucurity &C.
cording TO the Act of Assembly and the
Rules of this Court, and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that he is not an
lnhabitant Of this Commonwealth -
1t is ordered that the said defendants do
appear here on the first NJ onday in June
Iext, o. answer the amended Bill of the
Plaintiff q that copy Of this order be-
forthwith inserted in some newspaper
published in the town Of Stanton, for
two months successfully, and posted at
the front door of the Courthouse. in the
town OF Stanton.
A cOpy---Teste,
NICHOLAS G. KINNEY, &C.
April 8.
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TAILORING.
~eAsE-


THE subscriber has taken the room
recently occupied by Mr.. William M.
Kitchen, opposite Mr.. M'Coy's Carri-
age shop where he will carry on the A.
bove business. He will receive Wards
Reports of the Fashions regularly; and
feels confident from his experience and
attention to business that he will be able
to render satisfaction to those who NAV
favor him with work. He respectfully
sollclts share ofpublic patronage.
ISAAC DUNN.
Stanton, Jan. 20.
@sSes1sSssSze p. S.-The subscriber is a
GkSEy legally authorized agent for
Wards Quarterly Reports Of the Fash
IONS, for which he solicits Subscribers
Also, to dispose OF rights to use Wards
system Of Cutting, for which he will
give the necessary Instructions. |. d.
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RAN AWAY

FROM the subscriber on the 24th oil
December last. co!ored woman named
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A LIST OF LETTERS.

REMAINING in the Post Office al Staun-
ton Va. on the lst day of April 1892.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-20

l. TREMPER, Post Master
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25
l37.700

ENDUCATlON.-Miss F. T. HUGHEs Date of the
M City OF Rchmon), respectfully informs the inhabi-
tans oil Gloucester and the dacent Counties that she in
tends opening Seminary for young Ladies' Benvenue
IN tie above named county, the first Monday i'm Janua-
ry, 1888 Her OF instruction will embrace the
following branches Orhograpby, Reading, Writing.
Practical Arithmetic, English Grammar Geography with
the OF the Maps and Globes and an Introduction 10
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. Those young Ladies
qualified 10 commence the higher branches Wilt be In.
s'ructed the best method Of reading History Bellies Let
tres, Composition, Moral Philosophy and the Evidences of
the Christian ReligonMss H. will diligently
to nsl such principles, and form habits in her p-
pills, may render them happy in themselves and useful
IN society her long experience in the art of teaching
joined with diligence, will she sincerely hopes produce
their correspondent ecctshe Of the voutb.
ful mind Every requisite attention will he paid 10 the
health and comfort OF the young Ladies committed TO her
Having formerly resided Benvenue aud taught
large school she assures the public from past
That the situation is healthy teacher Of Music will be
procured after the school goes into operation Terms
Sl0 for board, tuition and washing during the scholastic
year Of ten months; payments quarterly In advance day
pupils SS Each young Lady fnA her own bed and
beddng towels spoon, knife and fork and three pounds
Of candles Music and he use Of the insument sepa-
rate charge. NOV. IS. 55-w6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25
HbRIVATE EDUCATION.-MR. WILLIAM BURN

HBRIVATE EDUCATION.--MR WILLIAM BURNs.
n who has for seven years past kept School at the
residence OF the subscriber, will continue the ensuing
year, and will be glad receive eight or ten Scholars in
addition TO the children Of the subscriber.
The celebrity Of MIR. Burns Teacher is so well
known, having taught School many years in Richmond
that needs but little TO be here said in commentator of
him; suffice 10 say that for the advancement Of the small
Ter class Of pupils, confident he has few equals and
superior.
His Of instruction will comprise the English
Language in its various branches also the French and
tin Languages, each Of which he well understands The
pupils will be boarded with the family Of the subscriber
and the and attention paid TO their morals and
comfortable accommodation by Mrs. Pollard as TO our
children w"
TeTms-For board, including bed and bedding wasbioo
and candles, 55; aud for tuition, including the dGern
languages above mentioned, either of them eco C
the scholastic year OF 10 months. The School TO com
mence the 10th Of January next, and end on The Is
Of December following vacation Of two weeks ,i h.
given in The month Of August. RO PoLLARD
King William Co, Nov. L. 67-wasSs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

Ply virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by John l..
England, bearing date on the 3Oh day of November
szl to Nah Cross and Finch Gross, and of record in
the county Of Hanover order TO secure to Sally
Cross the payment of certain debt therein described
shall on the 2Sth day Of this month"; il fair or the next
lar day thereafter, at the tavern occupied by nsey
Clark Formerly Tnsey') sell to the highest bidder for
ready money the tract of Land in the said Deed
containing one hundred and nineyeight acres together
SO much thereof will be sufficient satisfy the said
debt interest and attending the sale thereof Acting
as trustee shall convey the title vested in as such
NATH. CROSS, Acting Trustee.
December 3. 62-w4w#
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

EPENJAMIN GwATHMEY-Take notice that shall
NJ take the deposition of Hannah I. White and Others
the 18th January 1888 the late residence of joseph C.
Fox deceased between the hours Of o'clock in the morn
ing and sun set OF said day, and il taken and com
Peted on that day, to continue from day day, until the
same is taken and completed, the same place. and be-
tween the same hours 10 be read in evidence before the
Judge OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chance
r Tor hing Queen county, in suit therein depending
and undecided wherein you self both Plaintiffs
where you are requested TO attend il you choose.
Yours respectfully, THOMAS GARRETT
December H. 63-vAwT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

II mr.
M cult Superior Court of Law and Chsncery, continued
and held Tor Lunenburg County the 10th day OF October
1882:
Joel Neal and Henrietta, his wife, PltGs.
James Bagley, Thomas Keeton Robert Davis PasckiII
Davis, Sarah Anderson, lillian Davis Sterling Davis
Baxter Davis, jeremiah Burnett DIANA his Wife and
Martha Davis DcGs
The absent defendants, Robert Davis Sarah Anderson
and James Gee, against whom the plaintiffs appear to
have proceeded in the manner prescribed by the act of
Assembly aud tho rules of this Court having
cd and answered the bill Of the plaintiffs the Court doth
take the said bill for confessed them; and this cause
this day TO be heard the subpoena award
in the bill, of the defendants Thomas X ceon
James Bagley Sterling Davis, William Davis and Bax.
ter Davis aud exhibits and argued by counsel-on
consideration Whereof it appearing TO the satisfaction of
the Court that the subpoena awarded against the
ants Jeremiah Burnett aud Diana, his wife, and Thomas
Adams, administrator Of Daniel Williams deceased has
been executed them for than four months The
curt doth take the bill for confessed TO them and doth
adiudge order aud decree that the defendants Thomas
keeton and James Bagey do render account of their
administration OF the estate of their tesaor Zacharah Da
WIS., deceased before the Commissioner of the Court yyho
directed TO examine and state the same and make re
port heTeoi TO this Court with any matter specially stat
ed, deemed pertinent by HIMSELF required TO be so
ed by either OF the partiesand the Court doth further
order that the said Commissioner do ascertain the num-
Der and description Of the slaves conveyed by the deed
OF the 18th February 1894 in the proceedings
including the increase Of the females since the date of the
deed, how the same have been disposed Of the value
hereoi and IN whose possession they are also
~ the SAID Commissioner do ascertain the value Of the
ether personal property conveyed by the said deed Of the
18TH February, 1884, at the date Of the said deed aud
what has become Of them; and also that he ascertain the
aue OF the slave advanced by the testaor, TO the plain
iis, and the value Of the slaves bequeuhed by bin in
trust for the female psntiH, and the amount paid by the
defendants Thomas Keeton, and James Bagby, TO the
Pialnu and make report thereof TO this Court with any
matters specially stated deemed pertinent by himself
required 10 be so stated by either parry
opy. Teste, wM. II. TAYLOR, ok.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

NoTlCE,-All persOnsihaviag claims against The Es-
tate oil tobt Johnston deed. against the Agency
lately carried on Tor him by James NJ Johnston, desr
cd TO present them to the undergned aud those indebted
to the same are requested TO make speedy payment.
Peter JOHNSTON Is authorised receive and grant
leases, Tor any money paid Of said debts.
ANDREW WHITE,
ANDREW JOHNSTON,
Executors OF Robert Johnston, deed.
NOV oV. 59-wiw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25
December 20.

HTN1ON SCHOOL, ALBEmARLE-The s,,bscri6er.
q will continue their school the ensuing year In Il
will be taught the Greek Latin French and English lam
gnages, Geography and Arithmetic The Mathematics
will be taught should they be able procure an assistant
glalhed to teach them, OF which notice will be gwen
Their terms are for tuition, thirty dollars the scholastic
year. and board may be had with either of the subscbers
or IN respectable families in the neighborhood at eighty
dollars Tor the same term, every thing furnished-The
school VIII be opened onMonday the 18th January and
with vacation Of the month Of July will terminals OF,
the Goth December.
a GENTLEMAN well qualified to teach Mathematics
and the Greek and Latin Languages or Mathematics
alone, will be egiby situated by taking an interest in
one establishment Application TO be made TO either of
the subscribers early possible, by letter directed To-
charlottesville, va FRANK CARR.
JNO y. CARR
December22 81 s,tu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25
Dec. II. T6s-w4wTl ELIZABETH FOX.

HNhOSi SALE. BY virtue ct deed oil trust, exc
Il cuted on the 3oh OF September, 1925 by Edward
STRAIT on and Jane Is. his wife, VIM r. Randolph and
myself Tor certain purposes heI Elm mentioned shall
me 1t DAY OF January next, sell in the OF Carriers
ve 10 The highest bidder, at public auction for cash.
touse and Lot in said deed conveyed known in the plan
OF me Town AZ Lot NO Is Tho title OF the property
Aforesaid, Is unquesionae, but acting as trustee sh
only cell such as yed TO by the deed
NELSON PAGE, Acting Trustee.
December A. fN1 VIC,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25
December IL.
RICHMOND AND LYNCHBURG STAGES.

"SG" that s!' by y''GHs ese'io5. a Of
edys9 ps g the Posofice Department, this
line is changed from three to six
times a week.
The Stage will leave Richmond and Lynchburg every
day. Saturdays excepted and arrive in each place
day. Sundays excepted AS this arrangement extends no
farther than Lynchburg passengers for the South either
by Peeks & Welterd's line via Farnvle, Hampton Syd
ney College, &C., or by Smiths line through Danvic to
the Carolinas, Georgia &C., to the Southwest through
Alabama and Tennessee and TO the West via the Water
ing places in Virginia. and Guyandote on the Ohio RI
should, unless they wish spend day in Lynch
burg, leave Richmond Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days. The Coaches on this line and not ex-
ceiled in beauty strength comfort by any now in use;
the horses good and the drivers accommodating skill
FIJI and steady In consequence of the great improve
nens recently effected, and those now in contemplation
in the Steam Boats navigating between Richmond and
Baltimore, with which this line three times
week, going and returnng0 facilitating the intercourse
between those points beyond all previous example, can
confidently recommend my line TO travellers from the
West Southwest and South, in their trips to and from the
NoTth--the time required 10 accomplish them, and the
cxPsnces varying but little from any other line and in
point OF comfort exceeded by none, If equaed by any
A. PATTESON, Proprietor.
~ b. All baggage, packages, sc. at the risk of the
owners thereof.
December %. 69-vtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25
John For, George For. .aVred Foe .al5ert For. and

John For, George For. .aVred Eor, Albert For and
Sarah For:
IHNAkE NoilCE-That we shall take the deposition
II OF Hannah C. Sizer and Others at the late residence
OF Joseph u Fox dec OH the 4h of January, $685. and
il not taken that day. TO continue from day TO day un
til the same is taken and completely and 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
aud completed ON that day, continue from day to day
until the same taken aud competed said dcposious
be taken between the hours OF o'clock in the morning
and sunset oil said daysto be read in evidence before
The Judge the Circuit Superior Court of Law aud Chan
Gerry Tor King William county, in suit therein depend
ing and Undecided wherein and others plaintiffs,
aud you and others deendents when YOU are
ed to attend IL you choose Yours. respectfully,
JOSEPH FOX,
Dec. IL. T63-w4wT1 ELIZABETH FOX
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25
By the Gopernor Of the Commonwealth of Virgiyia
PROCLAMATION

MA HEREAS a vacancy hath occurred in the Repre-
wv senation from this State, in the Congress of the
United States, by the death of Philip Doddrdge, Esq., a
member oil the House of Representatives of the United
States Tor the District composed of the counties of Mo-
mongolia, Brooke, Ohio, HARRISON Tyler and Preston:
have thought proper to issue this Proclamation directing
tne ohenfs oil the counties OF Monongaa, Brooke Ohio
HARRISON Tyler and Preston TO cause an Election TO be
held for their respective counties composing the said Dis
'nct on the first Monday in January, 1885, for Repre-
sentative OF the said District in the Congress of the Uni
ted States.
Given under my hand Governor, and under
loEALI the lesser seal OF the Commonwealth Rich
mond, this 10th day of December, 1882
JOHN FLOYD.
December IL. 62 VT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

"ANTED, to take charge Of six boys, a Teacher ca
w psbie Of inshucting them In the rudiuen Of Eng
lish, Latin, and the other branches Of School Eucao9
To person thus qualified and bringing with him satisfsc
tory testimonials, 10 character and ability situation
WI DC Afforded 10 healthy part Of the country and in
desirable neigbbourhood For further particulars ann
AZ tnH ONCE Dee, -. 66--2awtiJan
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CoMMfssroNER's OFFICE,

"t'f '''FV " sFUUtWVtTg IoJH }
me parties Interested in any way, in the foregoing de-
creta order, are hereby notified, that have appointed
the 18th day Of January, 1885, at Lunenburg Court
House. at my Office by 10 o'clock in the forenoon Of that
day. to begin the said accounts all persons desired to
tend on that day, with all evidence vouchers and papers
that may be required in making up the said report
Nov 90. 56-wsg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25
December %

q, 81 - RBWARO.-Hun away from tie subscribe
~ ZaeI o" the 10Th Of November 1881 rnulaito fell.
low by the name OF LOUIS about 40 years Of age and a.
oou ee inches high he has g8p between his fore
teeth, and scar OF his ancles. lie is Trim made
ana acute and is humble and submissive in his port
ment can make coarse shoes and s fond Of making Them
bought said fellow, many years ago, OF Eliza Robinson
Cupeper county, Va He ran away IOm Inc IL or n
years sgo, and reached his native county and vac ske
up and put m Cslpeper Jail, where ! Obtained him Ha
may attempt 10 90 back Virginia agein or NAV De en-
deavorDg 10 make 10 State where slavery i not 10.
lera'cd will give the above reward any person who
W apPreheud hin, and put him IN JAIL 50 that get him
70 me- directed TO exington Ogletbo pc county Georgia
Any incrnaton about said negro man will be banknlIv
receyen' HENRY WRIGHT.
Lexington, Ca, 9th Nov. 1892 6s-wsw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

"a W ED OF stolen from my wagon in Richmond ON
~ the night of the 22d of November BIAcK Iopsr
ree or four years old, about five feet and the rise high
WIN e white in his face, very bushy main he has
oeeh cooked oieaby short and very heavy bush tail and
very heaVy chunk made-was shod all round when he
Ie' INC wagon-here were some bumps his mouth and
ose supposed 10 be poisoned with poisonous weed
me "ashington Tavern, in Richmond shall receive tan
dollars, and all reasonable expenses paid
Dec. III. L63-w4t'1 ELISHA JACKSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

N CHANCERY- -VIRGlNIA.-InC Che 10 IN C,oun-
Il ty Court November I4th 1882
Robert Belcher and Sarah his wife, Thomas Belcher ina
ms own iigh, ana as administrator OF Archibald c. Fer
gusson, deceased, and his wife Elizabeth John d. B,nc
and Frances L. his wife, John Roberts and his wife Nan
cy b., and Mary Hatcher, late Mary Ferguson, Pitts.
against
gusson, Dar.
The defendants, not having entered their appearance
aud given security according the Act Of ami
the rules Of this Court and appearing the satisfaction
oil the Cour mat they are not inhabitants Of Com
sell 1t ordered that the defendants do appear here on
the second Monday in February next, and answer the
companans BILL and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in some OF the public printed
I'm the city OF Richmond for months successiyey and
also posted at the front door of the Court House Of bs
county. Copy. Teste,
LAWSON NUNNALLY, d. e.
NOV Zo 57-wSw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

E5 ISIS a. f.. TAYLOR, will continue her school
1s the next year, commencing The 1911, January and
terminating the 18th December with vacation Of one
nonn IN the summer She teaches Orthogrsphy, Read
ing, Writing, English Grammar Arithmetic. Gcosrsnhv
and History, plain Needle Work, and Theorem PsjninS
Board and tuition seventy dollars for all except Painting
wch WIZ De an addition OF FIVE dollars. My residence
is in a very healthy and agreeable negbborhood
Post oifce Pottiesville, Louisa county, Va.
JOHN j.. COLLINS, Beech HiH
December 20. 6S-w1o,s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

HNAkHEkS IA TX OF VIRGINIA.. \ he annual
meeting OF the Stockholders for The election OF hi
rec'ors for the Bank and for the Offices of Discount and
Deposit will be held OH Wednesday, the dsy of Janu-
airy next WA NEKERVIs Tash;a"
December A. "a 1,,ati'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

NEGROES FOR SALE-will be sold to the highest
bidder, Tor cash. at McCoy's Tavern in the Town of
Gainesville, Cumberland County0 ON the Let Of January
next iar not the first fair day thereafter about thr-
~ likely Virginia born slaves. There are among them
number OF hst rate house Servants-both male and fe-
naetwo Seamstresses, good Ostlers and an excel.
lent female Cook-Persons wishing purchase for their
own use, would do well TO attend this sale.
JOHN TANDY.
Goochland, November 30 59-wtJan
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Nov. %

HN ERY-VIRGINIA Thomas Purdje in
Il his own right, and as executor of Aaron Purdie de-
ceased, and as late administrator of Edmund PurJe do
ceased, pa;nig
against
John Purdie Jeremiah Baugh and Polly his wife late
Polly Purdie Sally Wilkinson late Purdie Aaron Purde
Robertson, - Gahnaway and Polly w. his wife lao
robertson, Lawson Forsee, Seth w. Flournoy and SALLY
his vile, late Forsee, Charles Forsee and Thomas Fin
ncy late Sheriff OF Chesterfield County and as such ad
minisrator Of Elizabeth Purdie, decd, Defts.
The Circuit Superior Court OF Law and Chancery for
Chesterfield county, the 29h day of August last bay
ing among other things ordered and decreed that the I'M
dersigned Commissioners should examine state and settle
accounts OF Thomas Pudie and Edmund Purdic as exc
cuors oil Aaron Purdie deceased-the accounts of Tho
mas Purdie as administrator OF Edmund Purdie deceas
edy-and the accounts of Thomas Finney late Sberd If
Chesterfield county, and as such administrator of Elizabeth
Purie deceased The parties Interested are therefore
nouhed that have appointed the 18Th day of December
1857 at o'clock, A. NJ, TO the settlement of
the said accounts at which me they hereby reouir
ed to attend before me- at my Office Chesterfield Court
House. with the several accounts and proofs necessary TO
enable me 10 perform the said duties
LAWSON NUNNALLY, NJ c.
WV To- 64-wtlSD
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FHNHE subscribers have entered into u co-partnersbip
n under the firm of II. & w. MORTON Tor Tie
transaction OF Grocery, Shipping and Commission Busi.
ness and hope by Of strict integrity and perse
Verance to enhte themselves to merited and full share
OF public patronage. HENRY MORTON,
WILLIAM MORTON.
-Four doors above the Columbian Hotel, Cary street
December 8. 60 1wA,v
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-25

"A TEACHER WANTED.-The subscribers wish to
EM employ person Of correct, moral, habits and who
Is well qualified TO teach the English Latin Languages
to take charge OF their school for the year. The
situation healthy, and the duties very aborious-ap-
pication by letter. directed MELVILLE Sussex coanty
addressed TO either OF the subscribers will be promptly at
tended to- VIM. HARRISON, Sen.
BENZ. HARRISON
Sussex. December