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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

NollCE-Thc undersigned is DESTROYS Of adjusting tho
affairs OF his interstate speedily possible, and
therefore requests all persons indebted TO his incsae TO
make payment he cannot delay the performance Of his
duties lie also takes this method of notifying all persons
having claims against his intestac, his individual ac
count or as security for any person persons whatever
to make known 10 him all such claims without delay This
notice will be plead in bar of such claims shall not be
made known within a reasonable time.
RICHARD G.. SMITH
Admir- Of VIM. Cunning ham decd
Nov. II. 56-Iaw 12t Late of Hanover county
n HAVE larmcd Mai. John r. Whites &c lcbratcd Race
d Horse COLLIER He will stand the ensuing season az
Chesterfield, Mcckenburg county Virginia fills reputa-
ton and character Race Horse needs comment, as
he is well known to the racing world. The season win
commence on the first Of March next previous TO which
time the terms OF the season, Pedigree Performances &c
will be published, which have doubt will entc him
to rank as Stallion ne has done Race. lie is la
ken from the turf without the least injury
RICHARD G. PURYEAR. q
Nov. %. 5S--,vtf
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WAsn1YGroN. 9th Dec. 1881

WASHISGToN, 9th Dec. 1881.
Sir: received few moments ago by the hands OF
Col Drayton, your note referring publication Of mine
which appeared in the Camden and Lancaster Beacon of the
10Th Nov last, and desiring TO know whether certain ex
Pressons, which you quo.c intended TO "charge
with any act the commission OF which would derogae
from your character of honor and honestly
In reply TO this inquiry must remark that the words
sive in their character and proics3edly in answer TO
certain expressions contained in publication of yours
personal in their bearings me, and certainly Of nature
requiring exploration much any thing in my publ
cation As preliminary to answering your incrrogatory
therefore, haze TO request that you will inform wle-
hcr, in that part Of your publication in which YOU make
very significant quotation from Shakespeare YOU meant 10
mPItc 10 amy thing which would 'dcrogatc from my
character as o man Of honor and" vcrdcity
Whcn this inquiry shall be answered on your part
shall have no difficulty In answering yours
Your ob't seryt STEPHEN d. MILLER
Hon. JAMES BLAIR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

NoMNEY, Dec. 2f
Ffre'-About hallpast o'clock, Monday night
sst we were aroused by that dreadful cry FIRE FIRE,
FIRE! 1t broke out in the house of Mr. PETER PETERS
through the negligence of who had sent in
10 an upper room for some purpose with candle There
Is no doubt ii altogether accidental The house was
entirely destroyed and but few articles of furniture saved
part OF the family had gone TO bed, and fierce ra
pa were the flames that they were forced into the
almost naked They were, however instantly provided
for The night extremely cold, but humanity is al
ways alive in Romney The houses of the citizens were
all opened to receive this naked and distressed family
Mr. Peters loss is estimated about Sl000yet the next
morning sum was subscribed by citizens and some
gentlemen from the country and adjoining county, which,
we suppose will enable the sufferer build his dwell
ing
Ought we not to prepare ourselves in way for u-
turc occurrences of the kind!-IpfeLigencer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

A GENTLEMAN residing above Richmond, IN a
"A healthy neighborliood, wishes to employ Female
Teacher for the ensuing year Inquire Of The Editors OF
this paper Nov d. H-u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

aAiliO AND KENTUCKY LANDS.--rhe Subscri-
W Der offers his services TO NONRESIDENT propetos of
lands in the States of Ohio and Kentucky for the sale
thereof and payment of the All letters addressed
TO him at Cincinnati, John H. Price, Esq. Of Rich
mond, POST PAID, will be duly attended 10. He refers
those to whom inc may be unknown Chief Justice Mar
shall; Chapman Johnson Charles Copeland and Sam'l NV
crs, Esqrs. JAMES SOUTHGATE
p 81 5. will also attend Attorney at Law TO suits
in the Federal Courts at Columbus and Frankfort
Nov. 4. 5l-w6m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

. UMFORD ACADEMY The first session of the
ID u ensuing year will commence in this institution OH
Monday the 10Th January and terminate the 10Th June
In the classical department. the Greek and Roman authors
will be taught which recommended by the University
oil Virginia, preparatory for admission into that
Institution Students, however, who design entering other
Colleges, receive such instruction will compor with
their future arrangcmcntsThe English and Mathemati-
cal department. will continue 10 be conducted by Mr. Thos
McMahon, gentleman prc-cmncnty distinguished for
the extent and variety of his Mathematical requirements
and whose ZEAL fidelity and ability in the discharge Of his
duties have been manifested by the evident improvement
oil his pupils during the late session To the
various branches OF Mathematics taught in this Semi
nary, would appear osentatous let il suffice saw that
the necessity of College i'm that department of
science is entirely superseded Mr. James Ryan, of New
fork, the wellknown and learned Editor of Lcgendrcs
Geometry, Gbson's Surveying the Mathematical Diary
and author OF the derenia and Integral Calculus rigcr-
ously examined Mr. McMahon and has certified in the
most unqualified manner, that he is profound Mathe-
matcian. Mr. Rs certificate is in the possession of the
s"Asariher Terms BOARD. Washing, Tuition (each
boarder hnding his bed, bedding towels candles
Sc 500 per session of five months payable in advance
Tuition alone, SIS per session, payable also in advance
Students (whcher boarders day schoars0 who enter
at time previous TO the 18th February are liable to the
eNpence OF a whole session WIN. HAWKESWORTH.
King William, Dec 9. 60-wtI7thJan
= a TEACHER wANTED.-The Trustees ofthc Aca-
IA deny in Woodstock Shenandoah county, Virginia
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Certificate of B;sbop .sJoorc.

frto'"I "tVNffr
Mr.. VI. Davis employed BY Bishop Meade pr-
yatc tutor Of his children for upwards of two wears and
have every reason TO believe was approved by him T.
therefore, can with propncy recommend Mr. Davis such
parents as may be disposed 10 employ him.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE.
letter addressed nc, must be directed to Montpelier
Hanover county, Va IIERhiON DAVIS.
NOV ~ 5S-wtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

TO narrac the ravages OF most devastating conagraon
which occurred in this village last evening The fire
commenced in the ioiner's shop of Mr. S. X Garrison
near the of block of wooden buildings usually
known as the Kremlin Corner, upon Main street The
block bounded by MAN, Eagle Pearl and Niagara
comprising twenty-threc wooden buildings was entirely
consumed except one barn and two small houses both of
V hch were partially pulled down and rendered vaucess
The total loss OF property cannot lea but tits very
heavy The main street front of the block, was princi
pay stores and shops OF various descriptions the Niagara
front included the very extensive Cabinet Mandatory
and Ware house Of Mrs Stats the extensive Chair fac
tory OF MIR. Wadsworth and several dwellings The re-
naming fronts are mostly mechanic shops and build
ingS.
The lire occurred at o'clock in the evening during
perfect gale with from the South West and so rapid
was the conagation, that the last building down by
D NJ the commencement The most lively fears were en-
crtdned that The flames would cross Eagle street only
rods in width, in which nothing could have saved the
Eagle Tavern, and the wooden buildings upon each side Of
il, extending half milc.-JOurnaL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

- ERVANT WANTED wish TO hire woman
~ without incumbancc) for the ensuing year. to cook
wash and iron for my small family
Dec %, 1881. eff WIN McCRERY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

ENDUCATlON.--A School for the ensuing year, will
Hz be opened at the residence of Francis W. Scott in
the county OF Caroine about thirty miles from the City of
itc hmond, and the distance from Fredericksburp
In this School will be taught, Reading, Writing, Ariti.
mctic, English Grammar, Geography with the use of
Maps History and the Latin and Greek Languages toge-
Their with the Translation of the French The exercises
oil the School, under the immediate superintendent of
the subscribers will be conducted by Mr. John Scott who
for ability to teach the above branches with the excep
ton OF the french0 is recommended by Mr. John Kidd
OF King and Queen, Richard Norris Decd of Hanover
and a. r. Rose OF Stafford in whose family he has taught
for the last four years
TERMs-For board, washing, lodging, Sc $50
Tuition in the Dead Languages, 20
English, is
The School will commence session ON the 23d of Ia
nuary, and terminate the 23d of December following de-
Quoting month for vacation. Six boar.ers can be
accommodated in the family of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
directed to the subscribers the White Chimneys Ca
rolne, will be promptly attended to-
FRANCIS w. SCOTT
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(from the twgct No sat-
CHRISTMAS MUSINGS.

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Mr. Editor: In the proceedings of the Legislature,
motion has been made by worthy delegate, Sam H.
titzhugb, Esq 10 accept the transfer OF much Of the
Cumberland road as is within the jurisdiction of the COM
monwcah, the conditions as the road has been
transferred 10 the State of Ohio. Our somewhat
different from theirs they have the necessary bridges
ready erected. If accept the road from Government
without requiring bridge at their cXpence Ohio
as SINE qua non we may be deprived of that great and
indispensable Improvement until the wealth and prospcr-
~ oil ONO county should increase enable build il
with our own resources 1t is apparent by expe-
rience that with the aid of the State of Ohio we
cannot effect that object therefore every person interested
in the increasing prosperity of Wheeling will perceive the
necessity of adopting such will that
lect III the road should be transferred and accepted with
out that Improvement annexed a condition. il will
be absolute folly TO apply TO Congress for any further
>-s--~r----- -. 49, - ale nj
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

have known Capt Charles c. Graves horse Murdoch
by Sir Charles, ever since he co-have seen him
run several races in good credit but saw him start
Tor race, when considered him in good order but once
whichwa at New Market the fall after he was years old
when ne made an excellent run, and the Sweepstakes
TWO lc heats at four heats, beating my horse Medley
and Col. Wynnc's horse Merlin. Given under my hand
this LIST day of Oct 1880 w r. Johnson
Dec. II. 65-tfw0
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

a TEACHER WANTED.-The Trustees ofthc Aca-
IA denny in Woodstock, Shenandoah county, Virginia
are anxious to obtain teacher TO take charge of the
denny about the ls of April next. teacher who IS also a
minister OF the Gospel would be preferred. The teacher
must be competent to teach the Latin and Greek Ian
guages, Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, and the usual
branches of an English education None need apply UNI
less they well qualified
Application may be made to the undersigned, or either
oil en and letters addressed TO them will meet with inn
medlate attention. Jos. H. SAAIUELs,
RoBERr TURNER,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18
LANn AGFN1 "

.VHNhE subscribers being practical Surveyors and
" having access 10 every Of iniorns ion n
Ie,son 70 lands surveyed in Monongsis Harrison Ran.
dolPh, Lewis, Wood, Tyler, Preston Mason and enh
W. counties, Virginia oTer their services in every re.
as agents of non-resdens and others owning lands
~ ,nese counties They will transact ali kinds Of hnsne
snu give any Information. concerning lsndg hat may be
oesed' promP " aud upon such reasonable terms Is
Isuhsd's as VIII be great saving OF expcnce 10 those
information 's W" '' ''''' ~
:, Address tpost psId1 j. GIL Raymond, clark.burr
"" JOHN &. Hay MOND.
LUTHER RAYMOND.
N'o'heOWBt Voi J5i, 1883 6O--Wfss
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IMPORTANT I

Settlement Of the Naples Clain,-:;e have the bi.b
sa isacuon oil announcing Iders the mportsn,
ews oil the .djusimen OF the American claims upon Ma.
pies.
Mr. NELSON, the dip omsic agent employed by the Co
ver"hehi 70 negotiate settlement with the N.spoii:sn
oovsrnment arrived at Portsmouth Tuesday in The u
sup oncod, aud passed through t,s on Thurs.
day afternoon.
we learn from an authentic source, that The amour,
opained rom Naples 10 equal TO Sl,75O 900, payable in
annual 'nssaheh's Tor nine years. ~ our per lutte
rest two-hi'hs OF this sum will be paid TO eiz-us b..
longing to Sacm aud about three i,s oil the hole SUI
will come TO Massachusetts,
he energetic and persevering manner with which
our Charge d'Aarcs prose uted The claims of our ci,
lens together with the high rcpue which our pre- sent
Executive Is held in Naples, may be considered ss the
lowed F''
Mr. Nelson Is justly entitled to the praise Of his coun-
Hymcn IN general, aud TO the lasting gratitude of those
VINO wi be iaorc Immediately benefited by the
ful results OF his negotiation.
WIN such proofs of ability promp,i,ue in the dis
charge oil public duties and regard for the interests of
WHOLE COUNTRY, az are constantly evnced by our
excellent rulers, will Massachusetts, sill hold out In her
h.-.fdr., Dec s.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18

lhs Committee Of n were closely enjoyed ves,cr IN
~ we relations between tie Government Of the
~ q s',a me stsie Of South CarOlno. They were u
'O" 's'' p'gn' Wien this PsPcr ven, 10 press They
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18
WAsutNcrox D.....t,

WARRINGTON. December Is
hNALIsis OF PRocEKDINGs-The Senate did not
ait yesterday. 49,
On the House Of Representatives., Mr. Appleton of Mas,
sachuseus took his seat-After several petitions me
iis anu resolutions were presented and several bills re-
ported from Standing Committees, the House went into
ns @ Ter the resolutions referring the varons
'opcs oil me rresidenls Message reported from the Com
mee of the Whole. Mr. Mercer having withJr,,yn H.;
opposition to Mr.. Folks motion amend the 9Th re.oIu
ton, was carried and the resolution as amended was
eohcurred IN. The resolution offered by Mr. Daniel came
mp On the question Of concurrence, Mr. Speght moved
20 insert an amendment, referring the subject of the
Amenumeh, OF the Constitution in relation TO internal inn
exercise oil doubtful powers by Congress-" which, after
otisI discussion was agreed to. Mr. Polk then moved TO
strike o the resolution, that part relating 10 doubtfuI
powers, on which animated debate arose In ,xIii
es'rA Peik Mercer, Daniel. Foster, Stewsrt took
par. Mr. stewart concluded his Speech by moving 10 Law
,ne resolution on the table, which was Iost-Ayes SO
Noes lis Mr.. Polk then withdrew his melton 10 .rik.
ou,. Alter some further observations Mcssrs Daniel
adjourned = w Globe. ~ ~
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TO READERS AND CORRFSpOND rNrs

Sevaiios P'etts Lo.s,s teIn isSh have called nm
many speakers, aud much deLaebut A. is nnossbls r
us 10 say tcheit or Uhat they will report.
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BTGGER'S
ERCH.F.NGE 4 LOTTERY OFFICE
RICHMOND. VI

Draoing Of the .Ne,o Yoyk Loftery. Number As
az % 90 SO u SO 81 %.
Whole ticket SO so 6I capirui pri<s. ~, u,,,n.ro,
oher snug prizes, sold and paid at sight as usual by
- BIGGER.
DecemOer Ia. Gift
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18

~ -. DEiNS AND COKkESPONDENTS.
Ou' anxiety 10 lay before readers the whole OF the
mastery Repor, OF the Secretary At War the
congress and the Legislature ec &c, has compelled
Us 70 omit several communications to-day The Proceed
s' VI he niiua Convention, and the two commune
nons about Mr. Tyler aud Mi Randolph will app Ar ON
Thursday. " 'FF " VI"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18

ne Kew Z. Constantine Pse, ID. D.. Clergyman OF
the Roman Catholic persuasion was Yesterday elcc,aI
Chaplain to Congress on the part OF the Senate for the
present Session.--Not Int
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18

THE "STUPENDoUs FRApo. The editor Of IN.
Standard pronounces each and every one OF the
oil the Courier and Enquirer against the Pre- dent and
others, utterly and absolutely false. lie adds
When the people Of this Union can believe that the
Executiss has lent or can lend himself such base pur
poses as III Courier Pretends, then, but not until then
VIII DC necessary Tor the editor Of this paper to
pose detailed answer to the specific allegations Until
then. we shall rest our character and tina,
oil the President and let the caiunaor pursue his
ward course TO ntsny aud ruin"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18

FHNtUS1 SALE bV V1I no oI = al, ri -
n Gu ed on The 30ih Of September, 1928 by ElNar1
Fd on snd Jane Is. his wife, TO WIN y R.oS, Nh so5
ySs'' iOr certain purposes he Gin mentioned sha on
se' 70 he highest idder, az public on for cash ba
house aud 10 IN said deed conveyed k own In lie pls
o. nc to"n as Lot No w. 1h- lille Of the props,tv
Aforesaid Is unqes,ionshle but acting AZ tru,tee sbR
"Oy 'e' Sueh a. conveyed 10 by the deed aorssad
NJ, NELSON PAGE, Acting Trustee.
"V' 60--E4y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18

Iy IA lavor OF Ststs Rights and Free Trade our oire
was literally cranmed with persons whose anxiety 10
eeive copies was difficult for the pressmsn to work fast
enough to crafty.
We have had but little time for com,nen, on the
Message Il, has been received with much pleasure
disappointment by the Union men Az il i, he
lore our readers. II will doubtless command more attention
nan would any remarks by which might at present
accompany H. III Is adocnment which reects his honor
on the Executive Its doctrines the relative power
OF e Federal ami State Governments genuine Caro-
""s D0e'unes-ahd II recommends such rangenlent
oouh carolina Notification il will be that the Prcsi.
dent WIN d:appoint those who hoped that he would pre-.
ciP'e Crisis ny rash lie makes no RECON-
'enison the subject-and gives il to be understood
That should It hereafter he pressed upon his attention he
WIN leave the responsibility upon Congress. We have
gwen ou. hursu persal TO those portions Of tho Mes
sage not bearing directly these important points We
nope hereafter TO notice IL as
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-18

bis a, H. which was unfortunately adopted the Pres
leads 70 abopt tho
o ~ & 9oets Soyefnnont. Patrick Henry tho 6rst 10
H., IT. WIZ hat sagacity and eloquence disnpubei
was not ,ss 10 1.s so express the fact isoc Tho
All ~ ~ ~ me People Of the UpSd States" peo6s
are tie ~ o. NE States satosasd this capacity they
rsd esrsi, compact In this capacity they transfer
spooloed aud limited consjJe,od
~ ~ p1es-and each Stne right 10 Judge vbetber
government within the
Pedeai 70 take the proper means Of recalling tho
- 70 tho Path which has daserod
,a a. ~ ~ ~ 2rcqpos its right deiersino whether aor an
sTeoats a. remedies aer oHhousng all snnc sbs
70 oonfereooe and
bo upSfo9 ~ the
hrt Nlihofs"ing Ton the Caion --y-Hisr, ~ W. '''"V
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-19
For THE VINO.
ROB'T D. 81
IL. III. CErMp, Sec'ry.

bray fosl in a mortar 10Th pestls, yet tcU
nor mas folly depart from him"--PRov. SoLoMoN.
Mcssrs. Editors: In your paper of Friday, |
noticed piece addressed to the Ladies, and signcd
Hm'cns--but from such Jrie"ds, good Lord deli
yer us"
The attompt throughout, is so frausht with
FOLLY, and the author plainly evinces that he
is suffering from the sting OF recently wounded
PRIDE us not to deserve AN ons,cer. lie was evil
"chtiy wrtbins under the 'withcrimg scurn" Of
some talented fair one. But az the gentleman
seems fond of giciRg ddricc, perhaps he may be
benefited by taking little. l would therefore
recommend to him. that before he next undertakes
TO satirzo "thc Ladies" and '.thc Classicks," Inc
VIII be good enough 10 do il in correct English;
and If the undertaking should DO too arduous for
ms own capacity, any ordinary school grl will be
fuiiy competent TO assist him. No wonder Anxious
shrinks from the idea of an educated woman. How
$ 1t possible for HIM to admire what he cannot
comprehend! have also word Of consolation
Tor him; he seems TO have $50 holy an horror" for
the nserics attendant the life Of all old maid,
that am sure hc will be glad to learn thoro arc
some conditions even more pitia5c. The follow
ing lines are from old poet
Lead Apes in Hell! There's no such thing
hcSs tales are made 10 fool us;
Yet better there to hold the string,
Than here let Monkeys rule us.
am always surprised 10 any thing emana-
ting from the pen of q nlnn calculated To wound
The feelings Of that portion of the community,
VINO, from the very circumstances he affects to
pity, are rendered more pecul arly defonccess
But that such should be ioupd in Richmond,
surprises me still more, it is we'll known that
among the class denominatcd old maids, our city
can boast soIue of the fairest specimens of female
exccllcncc--w omen, who for their virtues talents
and usefulness, Justly held in the highest csi-
nation: whose places in society thousand such as
ANXIOUS could not supply, and to whose excellen.
cies this passing tribute of respect is drservedly
PAID by MARRIED Woman.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-19

ID " Hs9sIcc3, Thut, in com; hlnac with that
~ '"es'' We VIII, "a early as practicable furnish
. =, counties OF stafford, Wcs,morcamd. Richmond.
Lancaster, MddIoscN. Essex, and
Spots, vana, with many tickets as may be mood
ID by the voters.
ne " hesoIsed, Tha, Supervisors be appointed
70 attend the polls OH the day OF Election, at the
several precincts i'll this county and that they be
earnestly requested to attend and their efforts
guard the rights, sust'in the interests and bring
i"r(h the strength OF the party. Whereupon Dir.
WIN. Browne, Allen W. Morton and Robert Ellis,
were selected 10 superin,cmd at fredericksburg;
Capt. John Browne, George Turner and Robert b.
oemplc, at the Court house: and BcnJn Rawlings
and Ira l.. Lipscpmb. at Mrs. And cws's
On motion, il was ResolfeJ, That the committees
OF those counties 10 which tickets are directed to
DC sent, he requested TO meet before the election
and appoint supervisors in their respective coun.
oa', ai(er the mode adopted by this committee.
By order OF the committee.
ROB'T y. SEMPLE, Chairman
IL III. CRrMp, Sec'ry.