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WDROPOSALS for a design Of a Bridge ocrogs 161

HDROPOSALS for design of a Bridge across the
"a Potomac, at the City Of Observation-Disclosures
having by an act passed at the last Session. authorized
e President to cause to be erected, upon the site of
me present Bridge, good and sufficient Bridge across
the riUer Potomac, of such materials and upon such
plan OF construction he shall approve and direct Pro
PosALs are now invited for a suitable DESIGN for the
same.
The width Of the river the site referred to is about
II22 yards The bank the side, adjoining the
CITY, rises gradually above the level of the river AT hgh
water that the western side is low and fiat The
tern channel is the bank and is 222 wards wde the
western channel is the bank and is $50
yards wide; the distance between these channels ia
1000 yards oil which, for distance of $50 yards the depth
oil water at low water does not exceed I2 feet and for
distance OF 300 yards, the depth in what is called the
middle or blind channel does not exceed feet The
greatest depth of water in the channel is about
feet, and in the western about IS feet at low water The
greatest rise OF tide may be about feet The shallow
part of the river flows bottom of mud and sand of
various depths. The bottom of the western channel is
gravel and that of the eastern channel mud and sand
The Bridge must not be less than feet wde for road
and footways The law requires that shall be so con-
sructed to have at each channe draw suitable for the
safe passage OF vessels of the largest dimensions NAVIGATING
the Potomac river above the Bridge and on each side of
the draw; and at suitable distance hereom an arch of
sufficient elevation to admit the passage under the same of
ordinary steamboat The draw at the eastern channel
to be not less than 30 feet and at the channel not
less than Sc feet
and in the construction of the Bridge draws and arches
all practicable attention shall be had the preservation of
the navigation OF the river
For particular information application NAV be made
to Lit Col kearney, the U D. Engineer in charge of the
work. and by post, under the Secretary of the
Treasury.
premium of two hundred dollars will be paid for the
design which shall be approved. tits requested that any
designs which may be offered be transmitted to the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury, before the 10th of October
next. LOUIS McLANE,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 2lst August 1882.
Septembcr z. 35-6t
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HNIFTY DoLLARs REwARp.-Ran awav from IN

UN1FTY DOLLARS REWARD Ran away from the
n subscriber in May last, stout dark muato man, as
years Of age, named Lewis re large whskers at
the time he went of Lewis is afflicted with a rupture;
the truss may probably lead to his detection purchased
Lewis at Mr. Benz shepherds sale. II is likely lie is
either IN the neighbourhood Of Brook6ed Judge Mar
shaPs plantation, the Chickahominy! at the last
toned place he has a wife.
VIII give the above reward IL taken out Of the State,
or twenty dollars II unprecedented within H. He must how
eyer be delivered 10 me, At Mill Wood in the county Of
fowhaan DAVID McCAW
August 81 30-st-wu
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

tha s,,t.yyirtue of deed of trust, executed 70
ing date the aoh John Britain and wife, bear
cn1ded in The Stot September, 1922, and duly re.
sold On ,ha eroaii ice of Hanover county, will be
Seeh 70 the paJses (for purposes mentioned in said
IS,b do, of S, odtHr, for cash, Wednesday the
,h sa;J Instant, the tract of land ON which
over o o soad resides lying in the county of Han
house. aho, 80, ;i from Richmond to Louisa court
three hio CooJa lis above CAickahominy Swamp and
acres The ILL o. 81, avern, and supposed to contain So
questionable but actntas Tr,s, ,houghl 10 oe I'M
uuc ohiy as Is vested niue 1850
September7. o"N' trustee
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VBNO PHYSICIANS AND OTHER Tho s,hscr;
u Der offers for sale, the farm wht he reside. r.
Powhatan county, where Doctors WhartontJo ,ooh oI
Chambers successfully engaged for many w. ~ anu
sive and profitable practice Located nearly Gu
two points of Bull Neck, large curve of JNss Rver
and nersected by the public roads leading an R;ch
mond to Cartersvle, and from Powhatan couf, ,. =.
Michaux Ferry, in popuous and wealthy E"hbor
hood; it has always been considered convenient "a
vanageons stand for Physician The tract Contain
ded into fields, three of which are well set with
clover The land produces respectable crops of co.
wheat, &c. The improvements are, commodous dive
ling house, with rooms yard and garden enclosed me
dical shop house, carriage house, barn. stables SC
an orchard of various and select fruit The many com
forts and conveniences oil this place render il desirable
residence for a family. CHASTAIN COOKE
p. s. About 80 or 40 bushels of wheat may be sccde,
corn land this fall.
September Z. 35-u=
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A RUNAWAY.-Wa committed TO the Jail of f. |
IA beth City County, on the 18th day of May, 1855 |
negro man who calls himself SAM, and says he was So
by Samuel Sous of Rockbridge Mr.. Anderson of ALL
bama. He is five feet ten inches high tawney complex
ion, and has his left eye-brow and one on h
neck just above his left collar bone large full eyes, am
very likely The owner will come forward, prove proper
ty, pay charges and take him away, he will be deal
with according TO law. WILLIAM l.. MOORE,
July ~. 23-20Oct. Sheriff T. G. G.
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W Tho ENQUIRER is published twice week, generally and
three times week during tho of tho Legisature
Price, the same as heretofore Five Dollars payable
Notes shattered, be
eeived payment The Editors will tho safety
ting them by ma the postage all letters being paid by
No will be discontinued, but
Editors, until all arrearages have been paid up.
1 Whoever will guarantee the payment of papers,
Rave the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
One
80 No
assumed by person in this Is environs.
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NOTICE.-Those Stockholders in the Rvanna Navi-
y CATION Company, who have not paid the calls here
oiore made amounting to thirty dollars each share are
hereby notified that the shares of stock held by such de-
hnquents will certainly be sold, the first Monday in DC.
tober next unless the balance paid TO the undersigned
on or before that day BY Of the Board Of Direc
tors, DANIEL r. CARR, Treas
RiUanun Navigation Conpany
August % 32-wuM0cl
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" 60, o on .o 10 .n.Ja of the city of Richmond
himself JACOB JACKSON;,.,t.es' ~ man, VINO cars
of A. McGlockin of Georgia ~ I IS .ne properly
Blake OF Buncombe county, Ste of Georgia. Said man
rs ABOUT 80 years Old and abou6ve feet inches high:
some scars in his face, and on s Ief kns Tb ,
ner requested to come and pro, the property nav
charges and take him away, he y he deaJ, With P 10y
e " "" DA'iDWHITE, Tailor,
September Z. Fe"' 3e'g l. {. r.
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A NONDENSEDENGLISHC HANCERY REPORTS
~ GRIGG & ELLIOT will publish early in December
next the 4th VOL OF their series of Condensed English
Chancery Reports, which will include VOL LIST of Reports
of cases argued and determined in the High Court Chan
Gerry during the time OF Lord Chancellor Lyndhurst and
Sir John Leach, Master of the Rolls by James Russell
j. W. Mylne Esqrs. Barristers at Law; and the Sd Vol
oil Reports OF Cases argued and determined in the Vice
Chancellor's Court, by n. Smons Esq.
The distinguished Chancellor Kent speakingo this work.
observes-"This is work that much wanted it was
indeed indispensable to the circulation in this country
English Equity Law 1.-THE best the world OF Ethical
Principles justly and truly applied the administration
justice for who conld buy or be willing wade through
all the vouminous pages of English Chancery decisions
when half Of the number is cumbersome and useless
with us [3i-2tJ September 4.
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EIr, ~ 0GArIoS. aies SUSAN r. MTcoU's School at
z-Z Poplar View, in the upper end of Essex VIII De
opened again the LIST day OF October when she will no
prepared TO accommodate fifteen twenty Boarders
Having Tor some time past been engaged in mparting in
sructon to the young, she aers herself that She will be
able TO give satisfaction to those who may trust their
daughters or wards to her The situation is aby
ana wil afford many advantages for the improvement OF
youth. Every eXerion will be made 10 Undue their mind
WIN an abiding sense OF the excellence of virtue and pety
Inc course oil instruction will comprise Reading w ri
ing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography Hisorv
me Elements oil Chemistry and Natural Philosophy; also
Needle work, Drawing and Painting. Particular atten
ton will be paid to definition.
he terms session Of ten months for board is e6O
the scholars furnishing their bed and bedding or if
these be furnished, additional charge Of $40 will be
made. "
Tuition in all the above branches $50; except Draw,
ing and Painting for which there is charge of
$40 Payment IN each case, quarterly in advance The
vacation will be in August and September
Letters directed TO Loreo Post Office, Essex Co. will
be attended to. 49, "
For information respe citing the School appIy m al
c olowng gentleman. ir'
d Workman s. McCruder of Richmond
r James *. Micou of Tappahannock
IL rom the fact that Miss Susan b. Micou tauqht in nv
tnary Tor one year. the majority of the branches men
H. above, consider her well qualified to give nstruc
J. H youth--and from her diligence and fai,hfuncss in
n liz oymen have no doubt she will give reasona-
h p sd, action to her future patrons. A. CURTIS
Isl ienInd, August 10, 1881
ceasure in stating that the impression have re-
ID ~ VI 'ss Mcou's pety and ability to teach enables
* "nouhestation recomme nd her as an ins,rcrcss
l. u'' trust that she will be literally patronized
e Rb JAS. u. TAYLOR
iiifhmond August II, 1881.
,, I'VE attelded an Examination or tbe School ,
IS SIRE Ky cuon Miss Susan b. Mcou and feel pea.
Of Stlng that her Pupils gave evidence bv their
Al them oEht and the good order which reigns among
fence IN Ne attention OF their Teacher and her conpe
n porso,s profession in which she is engaged
sruc,io If uniting their daughters TO the care and i'm
So their confide McOu, will find, persuaded that
Augnst 6,hs has not been misplaced.
= august o'h'V32 A RpO,DDuS
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eB s.oa in trad ne SUBSCRIBE, having purchased the
the bus;ness in sIlt MIR. g. p. Adance, will continue
nost ,ho Rom T branches at the Od stand nearly op
the old cusomers where he will be pleased to serve
enectr,IIY iNv,o5 ., the public geaeroly, who are re-
iii h go ~, Re him call. Particular attention
P"'I no 70 ne reiFng of all kinds of Clocks and
weeks "'" ''k may be expected in few
silver. CD &c GENGdI goIu and
August 2S. 'R
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ETNlVERSITY OF PENNsYLVANIA.- 1fedcJ
~ OepGTtment-The Lectures for the course lS3233I
on The various branches Of Medicine, will begin Mon
day. November 5ih and terminate abou, the first day of
March ensuing.
s. Physick, NJ. ID.
Anatomy by w. f.. Homer, Nj. D.
Institutes and Practice Of Medicine and Chemical
Medicine by Nath'l Chapman and Sam. Jackson M. d.
Coke, NJ. ID.
Chemistry by Robert Hare, NJ ID.
surgery by William Gibson, NJ ID.
obstetrics and The disedses NJ Women and Children by
Thomas G. James and William p. Devices, NJ. ID.
w. T.. HORNER
Dean NJ the Medical FoeVlfy, 263 Chestnut Stree,
Philadelphis, August ~ 27-t5Nov
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NOTlCE.-The subscriber ving disposed OH. .,o.,
in trade to Mr. Charles Guuet, jr, requess those
have left watches other proper at his store VINO
and take them away They will b1Ien with Mr. Gn %
at the old stand, he being authorsed close his unseIS
business C. \ nDI 81 '\
August %. 90 =,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

to the highest bidder, the premises on Monday,
tSe 9Th of October next ii fair otherwise the fair
day. Tract OF Land lying in the county OF Abemarle
James River about two miles above the of Scots
vie containing 500 acresabou 200 Of which suppos-
ed to be lew grounds-This is perhaps the desirable
Tract OF Land for its size in the third of the
purchase money will be required in hand and the balance
In two equal annual nstamens to be by Deed
Trust on the Land. TSept. ~ 35-9tH
DoANOKE LAND FOR SALE.-The subscriber
- offer for sale his valuable Tract of Land lying on
Roanoke River and Nutbush Creek in the county
ienburg-containng by recent survey 1000 and odd
acres, OF which 165 river low grounds-the
lance creek low grounds and good highlands well adapted
TO the growth of cotton, tobacco and wheat-The
above Tract OF Land lies in the neghborhood of Manu-
featuring Mills, and may be purchased reasonable
terms II will be shewn by the subscriber, who resides
the premises. GEORGE TARRY
Sept. z. 35-St~
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WINUK RENT OR LEASE-My TavSn In Moysyillc
n at buckingham Courthouse; the bu,dm9s are spa.
cious and well calculated for public house TSere is at
tacheu 10 the Tavern convenient family hse and the
oher necessary out buildings well of excellent
ana an extensive garden the stables contain ubwrds
nifty stalls situated at convenient distance from t TIA
vern' on lot OF one and half acres Of ground wult
rent or lease the property for one or more wears a.
best sur tenant, and give possession the first day
January next DANIEL GUERRANT.
Maysvlle, August 81. 3s-w6w'
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CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,

ItICHOIUIIU, sIUgUSF, }
The parties concerned in the execution of the foregoing
order, hereby notified, that have appointed Thursday
the first day of November next at o'clock, A. Nj. to
commence the execution of the above order, which
they hereby required attend before my
Office in the City of Richmond, with the and
proofs necessary enable TO perform the said order
JOHN SHORE, Commissioner
Circuit Superior Court Of Lar and Chancery, Henrico
Sent 7. 35-w4w
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AND, Sc FOR SALE-By virtue of a deed Of
trust executed by Smith Payne, deed. and recorded
IN me CLERKS othce OF Buckingham, debt due
the Exors. of the late Samuel Irvine the UNDERSIGNED
or one OF them WILL Saturday, the 29th day of Sep
ember, In New Canton, sell to the highest bidder, for
sh, tract OF land called Peach Grove containing by
lent survey 229 acres-his land is well adapted to the
II usual IN this REGION viz tobacco corn, Sc and on
is an ordinary dwelling house. Also two or three
ton, on the same terms Title believed to be unques
amN-the trustees only will be conveyed.
II tvs. I32-tds1 THE TRUSTEES
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In Observation-Disclosures the Circuit Supe-
rior Court of Law and Chancery for Henrico County
November 4th, 1881
Henry Clarke and William ]. Clarke, executors of
John Clarke, deceased, Pitts
against
John S. Stubbs adn'or of John S. Stubs, decd the
same John s. Stubs in his right, George Hoskns
and Catherine NJ his wife, VIM. G.. Wyatt and Louisa c.
his wife, Hubert Stubbs William Holmes, Randolph
Stubs, r., and Francis Nelson, free of colour.
Defts
This cause in which the bill hath been taken for con-
fessed the defendants, John S. Stubs, administrator
OF John s. Stubbs decd, and in his right; George
Hoskins and Catherine M. his wife, William Holmes and
Francis Nelson the decrea orders for that purpose appear
ing TO have been duly executed and in which the plain
fs appear to have proceeded against the defendants
Hubert Stubs Randolph Stub6s who are out of this
county, in the mode prescribed by law against absent
defendants they still falling to appear and answer,
this day TO be heard the BILL of the other de-
PENDANTS and exhibits and argued by counsel
sderaon Whereof the Court doth adudge, order and de-
cree that the defendant John s. Stubb render before
Of the Commissioners of this Court account of his
transactions the estate his ntestate John s. Subbs
and that the said defendant John s. Subbs and the defend
ants, George Hoskns and Catharne NJ his wife, VIM. c.
Wyatt and Louisa G. his wife and Hubert Stubs, render
before the Commissioner account of all the real
estate ohem descended devised heirs devisees
of the said John s. Stubs, decd, which the
said Commissioner is directed to examine state and settle
and make report thereof TO the Court with any
specially stated, deemed pertinent by HIMSELF which
may be required by the parties TO be so stated
Copy-Teste, j. ROBINSON, C. c.
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soSAHOMINY LAND FOR SALE-The sub
on CbicL being DESTROYS to remove, will sell his farm
lies On Inc spiny on accommodating terms This land
the resdencsm at the New Bridges, adjoining Powhite
ct, IF R;ohnoo Mr.. Edward Govan-the road from the
not more ,h to the lower end of Hanover passing bv
distance v;Il he miles from the former place. which
road now in to i2 miles, by change of the
of which ara ISS The tract contains 400 acres; 200
half of which IL nounds; 10 being meadow land one
we'll timhred and ~; set in herds grass The land is
proyements are sufficiS mile of a mill. The i'm
not privately effected oG%d cb s% m nn smy II sale is
MonSav The I'm auction, on the premises on
purchase will in ,be ipte,im next. Those disposed to
Jon being made 10 Miles Mac nc sc premises, aPPlca
the subscriber, the spot. SIDEW e premises, or 10
August 81. ~ ~ 4"AooN;
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Nm CHANCERY-VIReINIA.- rules held in the
ri Clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for Essex county, the 10Th day of Au
gust 1882.
Austin peterborough Joseph Pollard and Edwin Up
shaw, Plaintiffs
against
Richard L. Bohannan, John Bohannan, and the said
Richard L. Bobannan aia'r. Of Thomas Bohannan,
decd, and also admir-. of Alexander s. Bohannan,
decd, William Bohannan Sarah Evans, William A.
Royser and Mary G. his wife, Richard CovingtoD, Jo-
seph p. Hopkins, James Allen William b. Matthews Jo
seph p. Covingon Christopher b. Fleet exor. Of BAIL
Brown, decd, Moses Crow and Catharine his wife, eu
ben Brooks and Elizabeth his wife, James Sodgill Samu-
ell Doggns and Sally his wife, Depha Croxton, John
Cox and Joanna his wife, Carter Croxon and Elizabeth
Croxon infants, and Moses Crow, admir-. of William
Croxton, deceased Defendants
The defendants, John Bohannan and James Stodg not
having entered their appearance and given security
cordng the act Of Assembly and the rules of this COURT
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
not inhabitants of this country odered that the said
defendants do appear here the first Monday in Novem
Der next and answer the plaintiffs bill; and that copy
of this order be forthwith inserted in newspaper
published in the city of Richmond for months success
svey, and posted the front door of the court house
this county Copy. Teste,
JAMES ROY MICoU, in. C. f. c. S. c. l.. & C..
September 7. 35-wSw
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ENW and TEVmter G,oy.

ana are dairy expecting considerable add6otI ,r,o.
which they expect TO arrive be in SIRE
instant, when more particular notice viii at ~
the mean time, they will be glad 10 stcR,, III
merchants, and others may now be ready 20 H ~,
oil whom are assured that great eXertons will be A. W.
give satisfaction. Sept A. T34-l0ue 10
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NoIICE.-Wm. q. Pendieton, Esq having resign
ed as one OF the Commissioners of the Circuit Supe-
ror Court of Law and Chancery for the county of Hen
Hco the parties interested in pending before him.
are hereby notified that such transferred to the
undersigned, who will proceed them as one OF the Com
nisoners Of said Court in the manner as if the
proceedings already had in them had commenced before
him. The Office OF the undersigned is door below
the Post Office. JNO. SHORE, Com'r.
August 2S 226,
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THNHE Hdi9dr (Virginid) Jockey Club Races will
- commence on the first Tuesday in October, 1892.
LIST Day-PTopretor's Purse $2OO-two mile heats
entrance $15.
End Day.-Jockey Club Purse $4OO--three mile heats
entrance $50.
ord Ddy'-Colt Race-mile heats-entrance SIOO-
three TO make race TO close the evening pre-
cedDg the hrst days race-money hung up without dis
count by the proprietor who pledges himself have the
course IN good ORDER and TO his best exerons TO give
satisfaction. NATHI, H. POINDEXTER
court House, va. Aug %, 1892. 3I-1t
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KxCA.MOvD, IIRGLvL1 ERHD.gY: SEPTEMBER q Is32

NoTiCE.-By virtue Of deed of trust executed by
the 10th day November $780, and of record i'm The County
Court of Amelia, and to accomplish certain purposes in
sad deed expressed, shall the LIST day of October
on the premises sell by way Of public auction for ready
money certain tract parcel Of land with its appurte
nanees' lying and being in the county Amelia aud adj
joining the lands oil David Mann, James Pritcheu and
others, containing hundred and forty five more
or less or such portion thereof may be necessary to an
swer the unsased purposes of said deed and eiav the
to said land is believed TO be good but acting as trustee
VIII only convey TO the purchaser the title vested i'm me
by said deed. RICHARD e ZONES T,ostno
August 2S 20 q,
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FHNO DEALERS IN LIME.-The subscriber keeps
n constantly on hand large supply Of best Thomas
ton Lime, which he will sell in quantities to suit purchs-
sers, at the lowest prices Orders from any part of the
country, strictly attended 10. M a. TRICE
Near mayo's Bridge, who will attend the sales of any
country produce entrusted to his
August IS. 32-st
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MN CHANCERY- Court Of Quar-
terly Session, continued and held for Essex County,
the Court House in Tappahannock, the 22d day of Au
gust, 1882:
William Mullins, PltE
against
Susan Mullins and Braxton Mullins, Deits.
This day the plaintiff by his Attorney, and filed
his BILL and the defendant Susan Mullins fled her
which the plaintiff replied generaly and the defendant
Braxon Mullins not having entered his appearance and g
security according the act Of Assembly and the rules
OF this Court and appearing othe Courtby satisfactory evil
dence, that the said BraxOn Mullins is not nhabant
of this Commonwealth: On the motion OF the plaintiff by
Horace Dunn his Attorney, it is ordered that the said de-
fendan Braxton Mullins do appear here the third Mon
day in November next and the plaintiffs bill; and
that copy of this order he forthwith inserted in
newspaper published in the city Of Richmond town
Fredericksburg for two months successfully and another
copy be posted the front door Of the Court House Of this
county. Copy Teste,
JAMES ROY MTCOU, ir.
q