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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-02

NTALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-The sub
scber is DESTROYS 10 dispose Of the property Oh which
lac residcsying the North side OF the Turnpike
leading from charlottesville TO Mcrwehcrs Bridge being
the same formerly occupied by the Rev. +. w. Hatch.
1t consists OF very valuable and commoious brick house
house cehouse wood house, &c, all in perfect repair
and pump OF excellent water. Attached to the house
and Immediately contiguous, two lots, which have been
highly improved, containing together with the one on
which the house stands, than two Of land This
property lies on the Eastern extremity OF the Town, dis
tant only about two hundred yards the Court louise
and Public Square and has been generally considered
OF the most desirable residences the Town OF Charlotes.
Vile. 1t will be sold advantageous terms and posses
sion given Immediately. WILSON NJ. CARY
Sept. %. H-2w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-02

10 shew that Merchants generally Gas well those
who rely entirely the Northern Markets for supplies
as those who import dec afford to sell here fully
as low prices similar goods be obtained Phla
dePEa or New York, beg leave TO submit the follow
ing statement-which exhibits the great difference be-
tween the annual expense OF doing business in those pa
ces aud this
Inc Store we occupy, nearly four stories high,
WIN i've hoors, including the cellar and gar
ret, the two lower of which back near 10
ieet, would rent in Philadelphia for $4,000 TO
$4,000, and in New York for $500 to $1,000
put he rental $500
Two dwelling houses, Out-houses, gardens, SC,
such as we occupy, would rent for $3.50, to
800 annualy-put them at $3.50 each, 1900
The hive clerks and assistants we have would
cost, including board and salary, at least $500
each, $500
The expense OF our two families would, exclusive
OF rent exceed $4,000 each-put them at this,
however, 1000
The difference in contingent expenses would ex-
coed bOo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-02

A ASSISTANT TEACHER, as above alluded TO-
N Is wanted for the ensuing year lie be quail
fed 10 give instruction particularly in Mathematics and
the Greek Language. Address post pad) between the
LIST OF October and the LIST Of December tho Subscriber
in Portsmouth, Va. II r.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-02

VALUABLE SLAVES FOR SALE-In two fami-
hes; there are thirteen, young and very likely; rails
ed up the Country, little more than half days ride from
Richmond or Petersburg-Two men, the husbands first
rate crop handsome also gardener oser and carriage
driver-the other has the additional qualifications of
gardener oxdrver and excellent hand in taking of
stock Their wives, neat, likely They have oc
casonay worked in the CROP but best for
serrice-between them, nine very likely children; Sc
ven boys from ten TO two years old, and girls eleven
and eight-Any person wanting family negroes could
well dc better than by purchasing these The fair cash va
luc, and nothing less will be taken. Perhaps will be
sold at the time if adequate prices readily offered
For further information, apply the office of the Richmond
Enquirer. [Oct. 2 42-f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-02
NEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

u Decree OF the County Court of Hanover, Of the
10Th oil this month"; in suit in Chancery in said Court
between Robert w ade and others Plaintiffs Spowood
Lggon, Deiendantwl be Sold public auction, the
highest bidder, at the late residence of Mrs. Susanna
Wade deceased near the Old Church, in the lower end
the said county OF Hanover Thursday the first day of
November next the Tract of Land belonging the estate
OF Robert Wade decd, which the said Susanna resd-
ed al the Tune OF her DEATH containing 2SS acres the
same more or ess-and also negroes, consisting Of
men and women some of whom very valuable The
land Will be sold Tor the purchase money, bear
from the sale, and payable in and three equal an
nual payments--the purchaser TO give bonds with APP
proved security, TO those entitled 10 disrbuon-and also
Deed of Trust the land.-And the negroes on nine
months credlc purchasers to give bonds with APPROX
ed security p. STREET, Commissioner.
Sept. 80. 12-wtd4
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-02
P UMFoRD AcADEMY.-Thc Subscriber, having

MD UMFORD ACADEMY.-The Subscriber havine
n u purchased this establishment proposes TO open for
the reception OF pupils, the 18th Of January next TO
close OH the 18th Of December following, with vacation
OF one month during the Summer. The course of instruc
ton will embrace the branches usually taught in Gram
mar Schools with Mathematics, and the Greek, Latin and
French Languages Terms, for the Scholastic wear of
months $llO, including board, washing and tuition
each pupil finding bed, bedding, and candles; or
with the addition OF so, should these articles be furnish
ed by the Subscriber Payments be made of the one
halt the LIST OF April, and Of the other on the LIT of Oc
tober The situation OF this Academy remote from scenes
Of vice and temptations crime has by long experience
been proved TO be equal in point OF health any in Lower
Virginia The convenient arrangement of the BUILDINGS
the premises, will enable the Subscriber to accommo
date adyanageousy, few female boarders ALSO Six or
eight Young Ladies' therefore, between the ages of cip
md fourteen, will be received inmates in his own ia
mily; while the Boys, with the Assistant Teacher will
lodge in the building of the Academy I'm thus present,
ing himself as candidate for public patronage the Sub
scriber trusts his acquaintance in this his native section
OF the State added to experience of twenty years as
Classical Teacher both of male and female department
may afford grounds for the hope 4 successful re-
suit OF his attempt For the attainment OF such result
he pledges in addition to the industrious application of his
own time and abilities, the cooperation of an Assistant
properly qualified to render efficient aid in esabshinr
for this institution, character worthy OF public confidence
Oh the engagement of such Teacher due notice will he
gwen. HENRY ROBINSON
OcIoOeT q 42-w6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-02

To THE MERCHANTS VIRGINIA.
beg to refer you TO the above and
inform you that the large supplies have received from
the North within few weeks, purchased principally
by our late partner, (who has been in New York during
the summer) and believe, better terms than usual
We daily expect important additional supplies and sun
pose SfOch tCH be at its best about The 25fh inst
Our styles OF Goods will be found well adapted TO hetradc
of Virginia and North Carolina and the assOrtmen of most
articles large and generacomprchcnd almost every
shade as 10 coiOT1he quality and patterns now most i'm
demand, with many neW styles sent cut this season Jor
The first time.
At great expenditure of labor and money we have
made such arrangements for carrying our business as
confidently believe will insure the purchase of our
Goods III Europe well as in this country on the best
tcrms-such, trust will enable us TO augment our
sales very considerably and at the time give increased
satisfaction TO customers. Besides resident Agents in
England Americans by birth, and who have been long in
the habit OF buying for the first houses in this country we
shall have in tic selection Of Goods for several coming
seasons the additional advantage ofan experienced partner
on the spot WHO is NOW n Europe, and who for Ills pur-
pose will visit England France and Germany Italy and
perhaps Switzerland, and OF the principal mauulac-
urng towns OF those countries, prepared with ample
TO buy where and when may be interest to do
So We are determined that effort make, hall
be wanting 10 put trade the best footing and 10
keep ourselves In condition 10 hold out TO all who may
come here to supply themselves with Goods great in
duccments as can be found any where n this Country.
That arrangements obtaining SUPPLIES of all the
Kinds OF goods in which deal, equal 10 those of the
Northern or Eastern Merchant, cannot we think be de-
med ~ what is stated above he credited And tlat our
supplies are thus obtained will doubt not be consider
90 as proved, by the fact known many that of all the
goods we have imported into New York 10 be sold there
and We have made imporaos for that purpose again and
again during the last three ycarsnOt single package
remains unsOld and all eNcepta very small parcel have
gone OIL generally to Jobbers and Importers Of the frs
! here.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-02
500 PACMAGE {!

Consisting principally OF the following articles viz WILL
SONS NAPT COTTONS, in bales, well assorted,
Point, duflc, whitney, and fancy BLANKETS,
in bales and trusses
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
DIR. w. JUDKINS'
Patent specific bintMent,
SOLD, Wholesale AND RETAIL, BY
WILLL.1M SI.aBLER. Agent, .4leraud,;A

'INHE above untneht , re- mardei to the nub;
l. safe and certain remedy for those obs,in.,s
diseases some Of which have long bsfaed the sL;
If medical science:
LIST White swe!lings Of every description;
I'd Sore legs and ulcers Of long standing;
Sd schirrus or glanduar tumors. particularly ,ho..
hardened tumors in womrn's breasts. which of cnms.
terminate in liberated cancers;
4th FeIons; or what some people know by the nam.
of catsrrhs, of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains OF the joints;
9th sprsns AID bruises OF every description, o, in
whatever part situate;
9TH letters OF all kinds. In this complaint tbs =,
tent in applying the ointment, must keep the mar,
out Of water; r"'
9th ChilbIains or parts Effected BY frost.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
Office Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company.
WAsHINGToN, January

WASHINGTON, January 9, 1882.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office as fol
l. lows
LIST For the construction Of Dam across the Poto
mac River near d" Harper's Ferry" and for the CON
struction of Stone Aqueduct Cstoctn Greek,
| until the 31st day of January instant
End For the excavation, ernbankment. and wallng
of twelve miles of Canal extending from the 84th sec
ton of the Canal near to the Point Of Rocks" to
Hsrper's Ferry, in sections of about half mile each.
and for the construction Of four Stone Lift Locks and
Guard Lock, and several Culvers on the same por
ton Of Canal until the 18th day of February next
Sd For the excavation embankment and wsiling OF
forty miles of Canal extending from Harpers Ferry to
vismsport and for the construction of the necessary
Locks Aqueducs, Culverts, and Dams, until the 30th
day of March next.
The plan and specification Of the Dam and Aqeduct
will be exhibited afer the 18th instant. and the
tracts will be declared at the Canal Office in this City,
on the LIST day of February next
The plan aud specification of the other work below
Harpers Ferry, will be exhibited at the Canal Office
after the 18th instant and the contract will be declared
It iiarpers Ferry the 23d day of February next.
The plan and specification of the work between
Harpers Ferry and Willismsport will be exhibited at
the Canal Office after the 10Th day Of March next and
the contracts will be declared at Shepherdstown, in
Virginia, on the 9Th day Of April following.
Blank forms of proposals will be furnished, appG
cation to this Office. JOHN p. lNGLE,
Clerk ofthe Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co.
ian 12-eot2SthFcb
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
CERIIEnA1E.

The following c, mnin'cation slr. ssed 10 N. mr.
prietor Of Judkin.' Ointment from the Hon Lh. IT,
aferro. Member of Congress. is highly inter, Sing -
The gratuitOus manner in which il is msde EXHIBIT.
feelings of no ordinary character towards suf.rn, br
mainly: and iscertainly well deserving of public n,
tention:
WAsHISeTos, Janua'y o. 1899
SIR-lt has been my wish tort considerable tim.
to communicate to YOU the good effect with which
have used the Ointment invented by q Hr. Judtn,
and which now understand 10 made and sol by
agents appointed bv yourself I have applied mi,
Ointment during the last three years to every ~ ee,
Of umor and wound, without failure to produce G.
in every instance Iconsider il the most de- ided and
efficient remedy in all cases of tumor, be the cane.
whatit may3 and have found nothing So good "a.
wounds OF any description It may be proper to
add, that the cure Of tumor called white swelling
given over BY the most distinguished ply Is H.
durable and which they decide would. wihnu, snpu.
taon. prove fatslto the patient, was under nv mme
date notice, effected by the use of Judkins Ointment
and the patient is in fine health His limb aff.ctsdby
the tumor being restored to perfect state of sound
ness. so that the leg Of aged man which had been
wounded, and exhibited one drsadfuly ulce.,fd ,ur
face from the knee to the foot, and which. for NOR.
than tw" yesrs had been considered incurabe, wsef
tectually cured by the application OF JuIkins' Un,
ment I mention these two cases. which {, under my
| immediate notice and management rs q decided ,,f.
dence Of the efficacy ofths remedy in cases ofmnw
| and ofulcerss have expe ienced, as dec.ledh he
good effect Of this remedy in the cure of Felon, sd
Ut every species Of fresh wound II seems to me- th,t
any one who will observe the operation Of this TINT
ment must be satisfied as to its beneficial effect lean
with the utmost confidence recommend the use of,hI
| valuable remedy.
am sir, very respectfully,
JOHN TALIAFERRo
To Mr. GHARLEs iIBRsrnNs. Proprietary
ofJudkrs' Ointme mt. near Frede
ricktown, Md.
NOTICE.
" Having been for several years in poseA
sion Ola concern in Mr.. NATHAN Sep Ems p,,h
for making and vending his IMMINENT know +, III.
nam Of IN. w Judhas' Patent >peei6e Linfm,ni =
and said Nathan Shepherd having OBJ, in. al pat.
ent thereon, and | having likewise renewed With
N. Shepherd the same interest held before, 10
deemed necessary that public notice be given The
circumstance. Having devoted much time and an.
daring the above period, in preparing and msk n Tho
Ointment, and been instrumental in giving il he Csc
RAJ character II has sustained with whsteytr improve.
ment n all this time, it has received present il 10
public attention As heretofore, the genuinenes Of
the Ointment may be known BY the label around the
ointment pot bus:
" Made and sold whoksalc and retail near F,sdnA,
ND by Z Herstons, eoneernedin the patent righ"
For sale by WILLIAM STABLER.
jun. hrugei0 Fairfar W.s
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
District Of ColuMbia,
dec 10-2m

alexandria County, to ,oit:
November Term, l831-l0th Day.
John Page, Executor of wiz
liam B. Page, deceased, who was
Executor Of Matthew Page, de-
ceased, Complainant,
against
Daniel Graham, Administrator Of PIN CHaNCERl
John Mclver, dec ased, the Pre-.
sident, Directors and Company
of the Bank Of Alexandra, and
the President and Directors of
the Bank of Potomac, Def'ts,
'lNHE Defendant. Daniel Graham, Administrator Of
L John McIver, deceased, not having entered hi,
appearance, and gwen security, according to the sta
tute and the rules ofhs Court; and II appearing to the
satisa ton ofthe Court upon affidavit filed, that the
said Daniel Graham is not nhsbitant of the District
Of Columbia; on the motion Of the Complainant by his
counsel, It's
Ordered, That the said Daniel Graham do appear
here on or before he first day ofnext April Term. and
answer the CompIainans bill, and that the said Presi-
dent, Directors and Compan Of the Bank of Aexandrs
and the President Directors of the Bark of Potomac
do not convey, pay secrete the debts by them
owing to- the money estate, effects in their hands
belonging to, the said absent defendant, until the fur
Their decree Of this Court; and that copy of th,
Order be published in the AleIsndrs Phenx Gisette
for two months SUCCESSFULLY and that another copy be
posted at the front door Of the Courthouse Of said
County
A copy-Test
dec lO--2m EDM. l. LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
District If Columbia,
Conaty Of alexandria, to D'f:
November Term, lS5l-l0th Day.
dec lS-2m


Mordecal Mi'hr Complainant,
against lINcHsNCERY
Wise, Defendants.
VlHE defendant Humphrey Peake, not having entered
l. his appearance, and given security according tOthe
statute the rules Of his Court; and it appearing to
the satisfaction Of the Court upon affidavit fled that
the said Humphrey Peake is not inhs6itsnt of the
District Of Columbia; the motion Of the Complain.
ant, b, his counsel, tits
Ordered, That the said Humphrey Peake do appear
here on before the first da, Of next april term, and
answer the Complanants b and that the said George
Wise do not convey, pay away secrete the debts
hands belonging to- the said absent defendant, until
the further order or decree of this Courts and that
copy of this Order be published in the Alexandra Phe
nix Gazette for two months successfully, and that
ther copy be posted at the front door of the Court.
house of said County.
copy-Tes
dec 10-2m EDA. I LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
Female Academy,
Brooke Lodge. on 81. .asaph Street. 6ef'ose'
king and Cameron.

kWg ana CoHseTW''
TIME increased patronage of this Institution has de
,.rm;red m. subscriber to endesvor to engage the
services Of lady. in every respect qualified to assist In
his important duties
che Ancient and Modern languages. Music Draw
.s,.ht in the hest Female Semnaries, will comprise
the course Of Instruction.
rhe great OBJECT kept constantly in view IS 70 e.e
v.,e the standard Of Female Education' oy imPsrne
sounl and useful knowledge. such AS Will quaIy tae
possessor TO fiji useful and dsn.Iea sV ~ f,u,e
. -taSe. .s..J hy ,,r.c
a, the knowledge ofall thngsi' best tested prae
t;caI experience be respectfully invites those VINO ,es
Interested to visit his School at any Gme mo iaS;ss
~. .dv.neemsnt proficiency. &C OF the young isoes
tuition, thatthey may sndudge tor them
selves 900. ~, the first Monday
In September.
Alexandria, sngS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
The Virginia Free press

r weekly ae~spsp r, published at Charlestown'
L letters count Virginia at 81 per annum, pay
the Potomac country and will be found valuable ad
vertsing medium for City Mercha Is and others. who
n ay wish to communicate with their ,try frienns
rhe improvements now in progress, whic" will con
meet more Intimately the trade Of the rich Valley Of Viz
pina with Baltimore and the cities of the District Of
Columbia. will suggest to those concerned add
tonaI tive for awaiting themselves Of the columns Of
the Free Press IF sept IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
Cabinet Chair, and Sofa Manufac-
tOrV.


TAMES GREEN Cabinet maker, -haso n hand, and
% will constantly keep at his old stand on Royal
ST., Alexandra, u at the corner ofl0th st., Pennsyi
vania, Avenue Washington-a general assortment y
the fashionable and durable Furniture, which ne
will warrant equal, ifnot superior in quality, to any
ever offeredin the Dstrict:-Consisting part, Of
Grecian, wingedand plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedestal endand plainsidebosrds
Ditto, with eellarettsand marb leslabs
French and plain bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies and G ntlemens' secretariesan book-easei
Per,able swith marble aud mahogany tops
Pillerandc law dining, breakfasts and card tables
Plain do do do do DO
Ladies work stand
Shaving andcandl do
Wash,tandswith and mshogsnytops
Grecan Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music 81 tools, bidetts cribs, radles
Portable writing desks&c
With agenera hssortmentof bedsteads ofrichly
carved mahogany, maple and stained woods, all OF
which will be soldsslow for cash as they can be pur
chased ofthesamequalitya tany 1ther mandatory
n the Union. ALSO,
An AZ sortmen electromagnetic Bay Of Honduras
Mahogany, partof which is suitable for handrails
steam sawed curl and shaded veneers, copal var.
nish ofasuperior quality, sacking bottoms, cords,a
TURNING AND CARVING.
Handsomely executed MAYS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
SplenAid Furniture
CHARLES KOONES.

Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, meet doc
to the corner Of .dlfred street.
III AS on hand, and constantly manufactures gene
4 raj assortment ut
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE
Which, for lance and durability, lefies competition
His stock, generally consists of
Grecian and plain SOFAS couches andlounges
Mahogany and all kinds ofdrawing. room chairs
Grecian, winged and single wardrobes
Pedestal.end with marble tops and mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Piller and block lining, card and breakfasttables
do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
French and variou other bureaus, with and without
mirrors
Lsdesdressing tables, with and without mirrors
Ditto workstands and music stools
Ditto and gentemen's cabinet secretaries and book
washstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany bird eye, and curl
maple and common besdsteads
Cribs cradles caIdesands shaving do, table desks
and every other article in the cabinet line.
LLKEW WISE,
Mahogany ofvarious kinds, steam sawed, curl and
shaded veneers acking bottoms, Cords
BEDS. MATrR ASSES. so.
The above articles will be disposed offor cash or to
punctual persons on the most iberalterms.
Aver, extensive patronage from washington 'ndu
ces me to say, that Ivi enrer furniture toany pur
chaser in that city free ofexpence
Turning g. Carving executed in the best manner.
ma, 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09
Cash for Negroes

NTE wish to purchase one hundred and fifty likely
w Negroes, of both sexes, from IL to Is years OF
age, field hands; also mechanics Of every description
Persons wishing to sch would do we'll to give u:
call, As we are determined to give higher price foT
slaves than any purchasers who are or may hereafter
be in this mapket, and no certificates required.
Any Communications promptly attendedto. We can
at all times be found ourresidence west end Duke
street, Alexandra, u C.
ian rs FRANKLIN & ARNFiELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-09

From the late Hon Dc VIZ Clinton Esq Governor Of
The ,tate IF Ysw Hrk, to H. Daniel Steet Booksel.
kr. dgei far the sale ofthe PoLadelphs, or India Er
tract. at albany
Dear sir-A female relative Of my family, who has
resided with for years had been long afhict'
ed with rackng palms, sometimes in one joint and some
times in another but most frequently in the wrists
shoulders knees, and ANGLES, and sometimes in the
breast frequently shifting from one to another, each
da bringing with it an additional weight Of misery de-.
prving her ofr.st day and night, attended with loss OF
appetite lowness of spirits &c which her physician
termed inveterate rheumatism, without being able to
give the least relief Under these circumstances We
were determined try the Poadelphis, or India Ex
tract which YOU advertised agent for the proprietor,
the effects Of which far exceeded my most sanguine
expectations Before she used one box. her pains in
great measure left her. her appetite returned and by
using three boxes according to the direct on, she is
under the smiles Of Divine Providence estored to her
usual state Of good health. This being remarkable
cure, under the distressing circumstances plainly
proves the vast importance ofthat most valuable medl
cine Since the above cure has been performed, my
physician informed me he had himself recommended
it and used many obstinate chronic and infismms.
tory umstic affections with the hsppiest effects
therefore can, with confidence, rer ommend it to all
who laboring under the rheumatism III every Stage
of the disease; and IT, nv opinion. this medicine was
introduced into the arm, and navy, 1t would be last
ing benefit suffering humanity and promote tn nte'
r, 81 ut the service DE " re- CT ron.
For sale by WILLIAM HARPER,
Druggist, FarfaA street. enandria.
nov l1-eo6m