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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-08-10
BY RITCHHIE q COOK

1 The enquirer published twice week, generally
three times week during tho of the
Price, the same heretofore Five Dollars in
vance Noos Of shneed
eeived The Editors will safety remit
ting them by mall the postage all letters being paid
0 No paper will DO discontinued discretion of the
Editors, until all arrearages have been paid up.
@ Whoever will guarantee the Of nine papers,
Fave tho tenth gratis. $500
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AND FOR SALE.-By virtue Of Deed of Trust
executed to by George Claiborne for certain pur-
poses therein mentioned, bearing date the Goth March,
ana duly admitted 10 record i'm the county of King
william, shall proceed to sell, King William Court.
house. on Monday the 2d of August, at public auction
and for cash. the tract of land whereon the said George
on the road leading from King William court house to
west Point and containing about hundred and eighty
seven acres also the land which allotted said
George Claiborne in the division of the estate of William
cambridge Claiborne, deceased, lying the Pamunkey
nver In the county aforesaid and containing about
acres selling as trustee, such title only vrtued in
by said Deed will be conveyed.
RO. b. WALLER, Trustee.
August7 26~tJs
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August Z.

VALUABLE AMELIA LANDS FOR SALE--Pur-
suant to decree OF the Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for the County of Henrico pronounced on the
23d day OF June, 1882 in the of Scott u.s. Har-
iison ct AL the undersigned, Commissioners for that
purpose appointed will, Wednesday, the 9Th day Of
September, 1882, at the hour at III O'clock A. on the
premises offer for SALE public auction TO the highest
bidder the two following tracts of land belonging to the
estate OF Edmund Harrison, deceased, lying in Amelia
County, subject to the dover of his widow therein which
has been assigned, to wit: The called the Upper
Plantation, containing in the whole 1928 acres-and the
tract called the Oaks Plantation containing 1902 acres in
the whoeas per plats and surveys thereof which will
be exhibited at the sale. These will be sold entire
or in smaller parcels 10 suit purchasers be deemed
expedient.
Ierms-Cash will be required 10 the extent Of the ex
penses oil and commissions the salesand TO the ba
lance oil the purchase money credit OF one, two and
three years will be gwen in equal payments the pucas
ers executing bonds with approved security and the title
VIII be retained until the whole purchase money paid
The sale will commence the Upper Plantation at the
hour above named-and will be adjourned to, and CONT
nucd on the Oaks Plantation Immediately thereafter
HOLDEN RHODES
SAML. Il. PULLIAM.
August 2. 25-tds
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August 2.

"A MELlA LAND FOR SALE.-Pursuant to IA de-
"a cree OF the late Superior Court of Chancery for the
Richmond District pronounced the I'd day of Februa-
ry, 1881, in the case Of Taylors exors Robertson
and OF AN order amendatoy thereof made by the Circuit
Superior Court OF Law and Chancery for the county OF
denco on the Goth day of June, 1882, we, the under
signed, two of us commissioners for that purpose an
pointed by the last named order, will Monday, the 18th
day OF August 1882, at ii o'clock, A. NJ the premises
in the county of Amelia, offer for sale public auction
to the highest bidder for cash, the tract of land with the
houses and other improvements thereon, conveyed by
James Robertson, IT, on the llh May, 1872 by deed
mortgage, TO Richd Taylor Of the Borough of Norfolk
lying ia the county aforesaid, Gcno road about two
miles above the bridge, and bounded by the lands of Ed
mund Harrison James Robertson, and Edward Bass,
and being the land purchased Of John A. Robertson
and on which the said JAS Robertson, jr. then resided
containing $50 acres, more or less.
SAML r. PULLIAM,
JNO. w BAKER,
July 13. f19-M1 ROBT. SKIPWITH
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HNIILL BE SOLD, on Thursday the 10th day of Au-
w gust next, the premises, two tracts of Land
within six miles of Richmond; containing 1926 acres
being the tract OF land which reside; the other 22G
acres lying back Of the Brook tavern, and Joins the lands
OF Mr.. G.. Tdyler and others IL is thought unnecessa-
ry to say any thing about the lands, those disposed
purchase would first view them AZ the time will be
sold the growing crop Of corn and all the stock Of every
kind: cows hogs sheep, &c. together with the house
hold and Kitchen furniture. Should the weather prevent
sale that day, it will take place the next Terms
Of sale made known the day OF sale.
July II. f2O-tds1 j. WHITELAw.
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JnlY FL.

THNO JEPHTHA LEET.-Take notice that shall on
IA The Sis day Of August next, at Chnquepin Church.
the county Of Amelia and State Of Virginia. proceed to
take the dispositions Of Joel Morris and others to be read as
evidence IN suit pending in the Circuit Superior
court OF Law and Chancery for the county Of Powhatan
~ winch avn plaintiff and yourself and others deen.
aahs The said depositions will be taken the day be.
ore mentioned, between the hours Of nine O'Clock IL the
forenoon and six o'clock in the afternoon Of the same day.
ana should they not be completed that day the same
WIN De taken on the succeeding day between the same
ho1rs' Yours, &c. JOHN JORDAN.
august o. 25-wiws
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A RUNAWAY--was committed to the Jail of Eliza
N beth City County, the 18th day Of May, 1882,
negro who calls himself SAM aud says he was sold
by Samuel Sous Of Rockbdge TO Mr.. Anderson Of Ala
bama lie IS five feet ten inches high tawney complex
ION, aud has scar over his left eyebrow and the
neck Just above his left collar bonc large full eyes and
very likely The will forward prove proper.
ty, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt
win according TO law. WILLIAM f.. MOORE,
July IL 23-20Oct. Sheriff T.. c. G..
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TREASURY DErARrSrENT,

July 10, 1882
NOTICE is hereby given to tie holders Of the THREE
" PER CENT. SrooK of the United States that tico-
thirds oil each certificate of said stock will be paid OH the
first day Of October nert, and the remaining third on the
first day Of January merit 10 the proprioors thereof or
their legal representatives., Attorneys duly constituted
on the presentation OF the said certificates the Treasury
or at the Loan Office, where the same may stand Gre
dited.
Notice is further given that transfer Of the said Ger.
hcaes from the books Of the Treasury any Loan OF
flee, will be allowed during the months Of September and
December next.
And ALSO that the interest twotbrds Of each of the
sad certificates will cease and determine on the 30h day
OF september next, and the remaining third the 3ls
day Of December next. LOUIS McLANE,
Secretary Of the Treasury
July IL 2S-IawnO
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THNHE isitors Of William and Mary College ear
a nesy requested to in Convocaion on tho third
Monday IN October next, there being vacancy in the
Proessorsbps and other matters claiming their attention.
This notice IS at the instance Of al the Visitors attending
the 9TH Of July. BURwELL BASSETT, Rector.
July 81. 2f-w2wG2wOct.
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HOHN GARTH has removed TO the house recently
% occupied by Mr.. George L. Sampson on Carey
street. nearly opposite his late residence lie will trans.
act business on commission. lie has hand and will
continue to keep, COTTON YARNS, from the Virginia,
Union and Powhaan Factories, which he will sell at
Factory prices by the package. r2i-sti1 July 81.
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August 10.

MIR FIELDING BELL AS you are not an inhabi.
IvA tant of this Commonwealth, notify you in this
mode that have flied in the Clerks Office OF the Circuit
Superior Court OF Law and Chancery for the county of
Sussex, statement of the for which shall pc
hton the General Assembly of Virginia at its next
session, to be divorced from you, Uir,cuo maYinO-
ma This statement of facts is filed, for the purpose OF
having them established by the verdict of Jury in the
SAID Court agreeaby to statute in such provided
preliminary to the application TO the Legislature.
Yours, &C. SUSAN w. BELL.
August 10. 27-9ts
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FHNHE School at my house will he continued the next
n year under the instruction Of Miss Caroline l.. w
clayton Lady highly recommended by Miss Hughes Mr.
Curtis Mr. and Mrs Burke. Every English branch usual
taught IN Female Seminares, Miss Clayton will instruct
her pupils IN and great care and attention be paid 10 their
accommodated Board and tuition $50-The situation is
healthy and pleasant, in the county Of Heurco about
miles from Richmond. MARY G.. SHEPPARD.
August y. 25-SP
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Az ANIED, as an Apprentice to the Printing busi-
w ness, an active, intelligent youth Of respectable
connections from II to 10 years Of aye Apply al The Of
fee Of this paper
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HpAlNIERS WANTED. The Subscriber wants 10
n employ several Journoymon House Pointers. 70
good workmen, constant employment and the highest
ges VIII be given. e. w. McGINNESS,
aug. 2. 1851 House Painter, &c
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| U EMEDY FOR DROPSY.-Tbe subscribers feel :
N u pleasure in announcing the public that they
in their possesson and for sale ut their Apothecay Store
King street, Alexandria, tried and invaluable remedy
Tor The above named distressing and too often fatal disease
AS safe and convenient ydragogue, its effects are
most immediate, discharging the from the system
copiousy; Alternative restores the equal action
the vessels, and establishes the tone o the SYSTEM
merely secures The patient from recurrence of attacks
The undersigned feel confident that i'm all where the
disease is not caused by actual dsorganzaon the
will be sure.
are recommended Is founded experience in al
ready tried and upon the fact of their being the result
genius founded upon science, and not Of empiricsn.
lweny-our OF the pills, in most cases, effect cure.
Applications irons distance must be post paid. Appli-
eants will be furnished with the medicine five dollars
box, on their forwarding the money and paying the
pense OF It's conveyance.
WILLIAM LANPHIER s. co.
Alexandria, July Is. 2I-I2t
IN ANCERY-VIRGINIA.-At Rules holden in
Il the Clerks office OF the county OF Charlotte, the
I'd day OF July 1892: Mary Crawey, who sues by John
Buchanan her next friend, Pltf.
Against
Basdale Crawey, Moseley and Jeress, Robert Moseley
AMI Travis Brooks, Deits.
The defendant, Basdale Crawey, not having entered
his appearance according TO the Act of Assembly and
Rules oil this court, and it appearing TO the satisfaction
OF the court that he is not nhabitant of this Sate
the motion OF the plaintiff by COUNSEL is ordered, that
The said defendant do appear here the first Monday i'll
October next and enter his appearance and answer the
plaintiffs bill, and give security for performing the decree
OF The court and that copy of this order be inserted IN
newspaper printed in the City of Richmond, for
months SUCCESSFULLY and posted front door OF the
Court house oil the SAID county. copy,
WINSLOW ROBINSON, T..
Jay2 2l-wSwS
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w -hI.O -hIJIsI1 ThNIUN h Y LAND FOK SALE
The subscriber again offers for sale, that valuable
farm lying ON both sides of the Pamunky river in the
counties oil King William and Hanover, and containing
from 1000 to 1900 In point of locality and fertility
oil SOIL this farm exceed by but few Eastern Vir-
gina IL lies miles from Hanover Town, from s to
from Hanover CONTIGUOUS IL from Richmond and in
neghborhood of the respectable genee society
The soil Is well adapted TO the culture OF the staple com
modities, such corn, wheat, cotton &c-The fields
well arranged, and well supplied with abundance of
lumber and water and the whole tract almost unbroken
King William side, consist of a commodious dwelling
house, sufficient for the accommodation of large family
with all the necessary ouhouses necessary for extern
sve armThe subscriber invites those disposed to pur-
chase, to view the farm and make their to
him by letter or otherwise at Tappahannock Essex
ty, Va, and they will meet with prompt attention.
Should not this farm be privately disposed of sooner it
will without reserve, the 30h day of August next or
ON the next fair day thereafter be offered public sale on
the premises. JOHN w HOOMFS
Tappahannock, May 9th. 2-w3OthAug
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q CUMBERLAND LAND FOR SALE.-Wil be sold
" on the 9th day OF September next, by order of the
county court OF Cumberland, made the 26th July,
1887 on the premises the highest bidder by the u-
dersgned commissioners appointed by the said court or
any ree OF them, tract OF land lying in the county
Cumberland, part OF the left by the late Geo NJ
SkPwh, containing about 625 acres, about fifth of the
land is well tmbered The dwelling house is large
and commodious, and has adjacent every office ne
cessary for the accommodation of large family The
terms are one third cash. the balance in equal annual
payments with interest from the day of sae be
ed by bond and security, with deed of trust ON the pre-
misses Possession will be given the first of January
next the purchaser will be allowed crop of wheat
ALLEN WILSON,
JAS HOBSON,
TIL. r. SWAMI kG
EDMUND EGGLESTON,
JOHN HUGHES,
August Z. 26Ztds
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NoTICE.-Having purchased Land in North Carolina
and intending to move there, now offer for sale my
Tract Of Land on Tunip Creek, (about two thousand
acres in the upper end of Charlotte county one mile from
the Fork OF Big Falling Staunon Rivers adjoining the
lands OF the heirs OF Governor Patrick Henry and Mr..
VIM Taey Sons, who said, by shippers of tobacco
TO be the best tobacco makers in Virginia This land is
well adapted to fine Fancy Tobacco Corn and Wheat,
large proportion of it now to clear heavily timbered,
with about two hundred Of soft rich bottom land
with the Turnip Greek running through it for three miles
winch has been reclaimed by large canal with conside
rable expense which renders large proportion this
tom land safe in the largest eshet more good springs
on IT than any other tract of the ever seen
IN Virginia. The improvements consist of large and
convenient two story Dwelling House, with other
convenient out houses, and good set of Tobacco
as any between the Blue Ridge and the Atlantic. As
to the Society of the neighborhood, it is not excell-
ed by any, principally composed of religious, moral
miles of Manufacturing Mill Big Falling, at Brook
neal very ourshing Village where capital will be kept
at all times purchase wheat within cents of the LYNCH
burg current price, and will increase in price wheat
the Roanoke navigation improves, which is in great
state OF Improvement This Land will be sold the pre-
misses on Thursday the 9th day Of September, 1892,
the highest bidder and three years credit the
purchaser giving bond and approved security 1t will be
DIVIDED, III required, into three or four Tobacco Pana-
tons. In my absence, Mr.. John Cage who lives in the
neighborhood, will shew the Land. invite all who wish
purchase Land to make the fine fancy tobacco
and view this, as it is seldom such Land is in market
will also sell two other tracts of Land privately at
and years credit; lying Staunton River, mile
above Brooknea in Campbell county containing two hun
ded acres. This Land well adapted corn wheat and
tobacco with most valuable mill site Oh the River with
fall sufficient aud quantity to erect Manufac-
turing Mills, Spinning Factories any other establish
ment that enterpng of capital may wish engage
in.
The other Tract of Land, lying Great Creek, in
Mecken6urg county, mile from Roanoke River and
thirty miles from the town of Weldon This tract contains
y9 acres third OF which is first rate Low Grounds.
This land is well adapted the culture of tobacco corn
wheat and cotton; well watered with good Springs and
Great Creek running through it, For for these two
last mentioned tracts, apply the subscribers or Mr. Ro-
pert Morton OF Charlotte, who duly authorized to con-
hrm any contract. THOMAS PALMER
Wear BTOoknedL, Campbell county, va.
August 10. 27D6t
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N B.-Being necessarily obliged to be from home for
some months TO the above sale will be postponed un
I'll the LIST of November next, which day VIII be posi-
lively sold at public auction In the meantime the usual
crop of wheat will be seeded on the farm
July IL. 20-tds JNO. w. HOOMES
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NOTlCE.-A Virginia Planter wishes TO sell from 80
TO 40 slaves, accustomed to field labour Their cha.
racers are good any slaves in the State Apply TO
DAVID G.. POTTS.
Sussex Court House, July 3Ist, 1882. 26-wT
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THNO SLAVE HOI.DERS.-A gentleman owning es-
tates in Louisiana and Mississippi, is willing pur-
chase from 20 to 100 negroes, in families to be paid for
IN three instruments, commencing from the day
oil delivery, with 10 per cent interest on the purchase
money, and payments secured ia the most satisfactory
manner, by mortgages, accepances, sc. Or he would
purchase for cash, so prince effective hands Address
ELLIOTT HAMPTON,
August 3. T25-t0 Richmond Va
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NoilCE to the creditors of N X Thomas, deceased;
have small sum of money in my hands TO be d-
vlded among the judgment creditors of n. X. Thomas
deceased persons having such, other claims against
said estate will do well 10 present them mmedately as
wish TO pay away the funds in hand possible
July 10. Is~2m
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b ID ECEIYING and for sale by the subscribers four
d. hundred terces Thomaston LIME.
WORKMAN s. McG2UDER
August 3. 25-3t
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PROCEEDINGS IN ESSEX

AT large and respectable meeting of the citizens Of s
SEX held at their Court House, the day their cleo
ton OF a member TO the Assembly, (Which meeting was
advertised at March COurt TO take into consideration the
proceedings Of last Legislature in regard to Slaves
and Free Negroes, well the pursued by seve
raj OF our Public Journals in relation TO the same Doct
Austin Brockenbrough being called to the Chair and Geo
wright appointed Secretary, melton the following gem
temen were appointed by the Chair, prepare prcam-
BILE and resolutions expressing the Of the meeting in
reference TO the objects for which ned TO wit
James NJ Garnett, David Pitts, John IT. Upshaw James
Sempc, Charles G. Layton, Arthur l.. Barnes and John
NJ. Garnet who having retired, after time returned
and presented the following which we're unanimously
adopted except tho 9Th and 7th Resolutions from which
there were only two dissenen voices, to each the
first dsscntcnt declared in conversation with the Chairman
OF the Committee, that he dsapproved much rs any
one, the course pursued by the abolition newspapers but
deemed it best that each person should manifest his
dsapprobaon for HIMSELF not in concert with others the
other said that he equally opposed TO the circulation
OF such Pamphlets as the resolution condemned, but did
not think them quite perncious those which had
been sent among us from other States.
Whereas, deem II both the right and c duty OF tho
people in Government like ours, publicly TO denouuce
all such abuses OF the liberty Of speech, and of the
Press appear either injurious to the characters and
rights Of individuals dangerous 10 the peace, safety
and happiness Of The community and whereas IN on
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by RITCuIIE Il COOK.

~ Tho ENQUIRER published twice week. generally, and
three OF the State Legislature
price, the same heretofore Five Dollars annrm payable ed-
Notes Of chartered banks on will be
cd in The Editors will the safety Of emng
she by mall tho Of all letters being paid By the writer's
Q No will DO discontinued hut the discretion Of tho
Ei,ors until all have been paid up.
Whoever wi guarantee the Of nine shall have
ske tenth Gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Ono First Insertion IS caneach contnu
No advertisement
said assumed this
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TO Thomas Taylor. Guardian and nert friend


TO Thomas Taylor, Guardian and nert friend nj
Creed Taylor, m infant
a. iR-Takc notice that shall, Thursday the 21st
~ day OF June, 1892, between the hours of sunrise
and sunset Of that day. the house Of Thomas May i'm
the county OF Buckingham in the State Of Virginia pro-
coed to take the deposition of George G. Walton land
otherH necessarily TO be read evidence in certain
suit now depending in the Chancery Court Of Buckne-
ham county wherein Creed Taylor, by you his guar.
dian and next friend is plaintiff and myself and Others
deendaus-( any thing should prevent the dispositions
being taken on the day above mentioned shall con-
nue from day to day till completely when and where
you may attend if you please.
ROBERT K DABNEY.
May I5-vAw
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AoiiCE.--ln Intending to visit some of the watering
~ places 10 Virginia, the season, for my health
nave determined to bring all my transactions az well
PVdle as III my hducary character, speedy and final
agustmenJ must therefore earnestly request all those
indebted to inc in either capacity make immediate
,Ion' ana nose having claims against requested
to present them, properly authenticated as arm ready to
uscharge them. THOMAS r. BARNES
lHch mond County, Virginia, April rs. 1lG-wlOt
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May l.

a tULPEPER LAND FOR SALE.-The subscriber
" DESTROYS TO change his residence offers for sale his
lands In the Little Fork of Culpeper tract of up
wards oil six hundred good farming land divided
INTO ve helds, with abundance of timber in healthy
neighborhood any in the Commonwealth comfortable
dwelling Tor small family, and addition in progress
which is intended to be put up the present year. good
barn. and negro-houses, ce-house, and well
of excellent water in the yard and without fear of mis-
take the best apple orchard for family use ever saw
Also other tract within four miles, of three hundred
and sixty OF good land the buildings with little
expense of repairs be made comortabe this trac, is
also divided into five fields with plenty of timber and
both well enclosed, in state of improvements being well
taken in clover and well watered with spring field
will receive in payment young negroes for any portion
OF the purchase or Western Lands for part, either i'm
OHIO or Tennessee Any address to Amssve, will be
puncuaiiy attended to- THO. SPINDLE
Culpcper, April 10. lI.-3,s