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HNCHANCERY-VIRG Cumberland Court,
II October 23d, 1892
SNorrel II. Robertson Hull G. HILL guardian for Aons
10 p. Robertson, Theophus w. Robertson and Madison
b. Robertson, infant children of Jeffrey Robertson r de-
ceased, Daniel c. Talley and Sally N his wife formerly
""'y ~. foper'soh ana "illeby Robertson, Comps.
Matthew w Robertson, Henry NJ Robertson Alonzo
r. Robertson, Theophius w. Robertson Madison b. Ro-
bertson jeffrey A. Taey, Thomas North and Rosan,ond
e. his wife, lately Rosamond c. Talley, VIM. C. r. Tai.
ley, APhus ID. Talley, MarcelIus g. Tacy and Susanna
A. Taley, children Of Daniel G. Taliey, aud Sally NJ his
vile, Louisa NJ Robertson, WIN. d. f. Robertson, Vrg.
mia r. A. Robertson, Alfred D. Robertson, r. r. Robert
son, children Of Norvel II. Robertson and Norve Ro
bertson brother of the SID Jeffrey Robertson Jr deceas
ed, Judith Wnelord, relct Of -- WincGord deceased
and lthodee Gannaway, reict OF ---- Gdnnaway, de
ceased, Defts.
Miller Woodson is appointed guardian, ad tem for the
infant defendants in this cause, and the defendants Nor
veil Robertson, Louisa NJ. Robertson, m. d. r. Robert
Virginia i. A. Robertson, Alfred b. Robertson r. T.
Robertson and Judeth Wineord having entered their
appearance and given security according the act Of As
semby and the rules Of this Court, and appearing 10 the
satisfaction OF the Court that they not inhabitants of
this Commonwealth is ordered, that they do appear here
the FIRST day Of January Court next to answer Inc plain
~ bill and give security for performing such decree as
the Court may make herein and that copy Of this order
be forthwith inserted IN newspaper published in the
city OF Richmond, and continued for two months success
yey and tat another copy be posted no at The front
door o the Courthouse Of this county on two Court davs
a COpy.--Ieste, j. IT. NUNNALIY, d. G.
NVcmOcI u 53--wSw
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HOIILEf < BALDWIN take this method Of saw.
I'VE ing 10 their friends, that they are now openiao
their supply OF FALL GOODS Having been induced
IN consequence OF the extremely low prices in the Nor
hern markets to lay IN unusually heavy stock and be.
ing determined TO have nothing unreasonable left on hand
next spring hey can and will present great inducements
to their friends and the public at large to patronse them
Az those VINO Ike to buy and desirable Goods pey1
cheap az low certainly, as they be had at retail ia
give a call
FaFinVihc' OcI ~ 43-w5w
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I'm CHANCERY- Powhatan Coun-
IL y Court, September 18Th, 1882:
Benjamin Bernard and George b. Moody and Ann II.
his wife, formerly Ann H. Scott, Plaintiffs
against
John Bernard David Bernard, Francis Bernard Jacob
Bernard, Judith Flournoy formerly Judith Bernard Re-
becca Porter formerly Rebecca Bernard Mary Ann Har-
rson, once Mary Ann Bernard, and VIM Crunp Sheriff
OF the county oil Powhatan aud admir-. de bons non OF
WIN berharh, deceased, Defendants.
Tins day came the pllintns by their attorney, and
hled their bill against the defendants praying sale
tract OF Land in this county, late the property of VIM
Bernard, deceased, and for division of the proceeds
among his heirs, and the defendant William Crump She
rt OF Powhatan, and admir-. de bonis OF the said VIM
Bernard decd having filed his to the said bill
and the other defendants not having their
ance and given security according the of Assem-
bly, and the rules OF this Court and appearing to the
satisfaction Of the Court that they inhabitants of
tins Commonwealth, the motion of the plaintiffs by
their Attorney il is ordered that the said defendants do
pear here before the third Wednesday in Deem
Der next, and answer the Plaintiffs BILL and that copv
OF this order be forthwith inserted in some ne wspaper
published in the city of Richmond continued for two
months successfully and that another copy be posted p
at the dooro the Court-hOu OF this county
Copy. Teste, VIM. S. DANCE elk
OclOber & 42-wSw
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"A SITUATION wANTED.-A Young Gentleman
IA deemed well qualified instruct in the Latin Creek
and French Languages and the vaous branches OF English
Education, and who has had experience teaching
is desirous TO obtain situation in private family as
teacher TO few pupils for the ensuing year. He is
possessed OF unexceptonabe testimonials of capacity,
character, SC. Letters (pos pad) addressed X " H.
Union Mills Fluyanna, Virginia, will receive prompt at
tcntion. 1Noy Of 53-w1y
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STEAMED CURED TOBACCO

70 the Planters Of Virginid and North Carolina
BNHE very high price obtained last year and this for
n Jthe tonaGco cured by steam, may induce many of
you 70 cure IN that way again, unless you appraised
OF The Iact that tobacco has gone very much
out oil vogue Our manufacturers have been the chief
buyers OF IT, and they begin doubt whether il will keen
as we'll or improve by keeping much tobacco cured
IN the old fashion way by fire. Shippers have great OBJ
Jecon 10 IT. your tobacco should be well cured but with
as hue smoke as possible especially the better kinds
RT. s. T. GWATHMEY
Nov. G. T52-w4wl Com MercIan,s
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tFENANNER WANrED-The subscriber wishes TO
n employ young man, with small family
mat can come well recommended a Tanner, and man
oil sobrey and good morals Persons wishing to engage
can Apply IN person, write TO me, White House Post
once Mecklenburg county, Virginia, South side Roam
oke river miles above Clarkesvile
October 8. [ll-ul ROBERT Y ONERREX
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a TEACHER WANTED-I wish to employ for the
IA ensuing year, male Teacher well qualified TO in
sruct in the different branches of English Education;
to take charge of school in my family The situa-
uon IS an extremely healthy one Persons wishing make
application requested inform of their terms and
TO furnish evidences of their qualifications Address TO
at Boydton. JOHN w LEWIS
Mecklenburg, Oct. 20. 4S-wAw
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"A YOUNG Man who is qualified to give instruction in
n The Latin and English Languages, Arithmetic Geo
graPhy with Maps and Globes, Surveying, rudi-
ments OF Algebra and Natural Philosophy, and who has
Tor several years been engaged in teaching wishes
employment for the ensuing year Letters addressed 10
r. g., Abbeyvillc Post Office, Mecklcnburg County Va
will meet with prompt attention.
September H. ae VIM,
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lYUNHE Subscriber will be absent from the State OF Yir-
IL GINA for few weeks: persons who have business
with him. are hereby referred TO William C. Parker ESQ.,
Jerusalem. A. p PEETE.
Nov. ID. 50-2tS
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McnricO Nursery,

Within Three and a hdV miles Of Richmond, pa.
&S3ys TENHE subscriber offers for sale at his MUIR
SSl45fsS II sery, upwards OF 10000 budded fruit
NYS trees, consisting of 60 varieties of apple, 20
x-ssss, do. pear, II do. plum, Al do peach, &c do.
cherry, do. apricot, do. nectorine, and l do. al
mond nearly all propagated from trees in full bearing in
his orchard, and embraces perhaps selection of
fruit that have been surpassed for the climate Of vr
GINA The trees particularly the apple) large and
iiiIty, many OF them feet high and have fruit on
them at this time, though only years old With
pect TO appearance would challenge comparison with
the handsomest that have been brought from the North,
to the catalogue will shew which may be gratis of
the subscriber at his Nursery, the Bookstore of
ter Cotton, where any orders that may be eR will bo
punctually attended to- JOSEPH SINTON.
Grove, November LIST, 1892. 52-4t
NOrICE.-A Petition will be presented TO the. ne X
General Assembly, an increase of tolls at Mayos
Bridge. T5I-n Nov .
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HNNGLlSH AND FRENCH Academy for Young
IA LGdieS.-PRosPEcTUs-1I HenTignes and M
Perslco, respectfully inform the public of Richmond of
he Intention opening on the ls Of October inst Gas
sicd Day and boarding School, for limited number of
young Ladies, embracing all the useful and ornamental
branches requisite for finished Education.
Mrs. HenIiques having for nine years been PRINCIPAL
OF houTisnng Institution OF the kind in the City Phi
adsphia, from whence she brings unexceptio1abIe re
connendalons faers herself that her association with so
esteemed Teacher Mr.. Fersico will enable them TO
uh the most sangnine expectations of those Parents who
may honor them with their confidence.
Course ~ InsfTuctiOR.-I Reading Orhoerap,y Trans
aon Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic and Compositions in the
English and French Languages; Arithmetic, Book Keep
ing PenmanshiP, Universal History, Mythology; Asro-
nomy Ancient aud Modern Geography, with the use of
the Maps and Globes Deineatof of Maps Natural His
and Botany.
Condtions-lst. AS regular systematic series of in.
sucons VIII be completed 10y each class in the term Of
one scholastic year. no pupil be received for less than
That time. The scholastic year. consisting of ten months
viz from LIST October LIST Of August divided with refer
ehce to paymensin ourcqua terms Of eleven weeks each
2dy The French Language being the language of the
school, none can he accepted but those who are willing 10
learn and speak that language.
Billy As the Teachers will devote an equal PORTION
Of time and attention to all scholars The charge will be the
same for all ages
Terms:--Day Scholars, both French
Day Boarders, DO. 1870 &
Borders. including tuition boarding,
washing, and bed. do. 800
Music, IL per ouar,es
Drawing and Painting, the Italian, Spanish and Latin
Languages as well as Dancing and Ornamental Needle
work. extra charges.
Those who DESTROYS Of learning French exclusively
may join the classes at $40 per quarter.
FOR further particulars inquire at the Boarding House Of
Mrs Nelson, at the House street. lately occupied
as a Boarding School by Mrs. Broome
REFERENCES-In Phiiadelphin
Rev Philip r. Mayer, DR.. Samuel Jackson,
Rev. Mr.. Cushman, Dr. J. Toeno
Steende Billie, Danish Charge Mr. A. Bornar,
dAHdires, f. Durand,
u Phillips, Esq. WIN. I,vbfand
J. Price Welhenl, ESQ. Thos sheweU
- Laws, Esq John McAIis,er
Henry Carey, Esq. IT. b. Rand
J. Diamond, Esq Robert brooke
Wm. Whitman, Esq G. Weber
Riehmond-Capt Nelson, Capt William H. Ricba, <
Charlottesville Professor Patterson, Of 'n on,vsr e.
W" 10 At
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NOTlCE is hereby given, That petition will be pre-
sented to the next Legislature Of Virginia prayno
for act, auhorising the sale Of the lands belonging to
tho Estate Of James II. Thurston, deceased living in The
county Of Prince Edward near the Town of FarmyilIe
October &C. fO-w4vy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-16

HAS received his Fall Supply and offers For Sales
5000 lbs. EPSON and glauber sails
$500 do roll sulphur, 500 HIS sal aeratus
600 do flos do. 1000 do. redwood
1900 do. dry white lead
700 do. chloride lime, 1 800 lbs. putty
10 cansters pure vcrdegris
10 kegs Lewis No. and white lead in oil
~ DO CHI green, 10 do. sp. brown do.
222O lbs, stick ogwOod, 800 DO. ground do
5000 do lamp black 1000 do. alum
10 terces lamp oil, barrels nseed do.
10 barrels tanners do. do sp,s turpeniine
375 cases Cologne water
ZOO dozen castor oil-UdriouS sizes-BEsr
oo do olive do, part superior
90 boxes fancy soap
Window glass, assorted Sizes from 1910 is E24
from the Washington City, Ulster, and Jackson Glass
Works
Maccabau, Rappee, Scotch Nachi,oches sN11rrs
Copenhagen, Massalapatum aud Va No 9. '4'0'r''
Cloth hair hearth busting, white wash BRUsHEs
Superior chewing tobacco,-BrO,ons No
Fine cut do do
segars from 6 to $50 per 1000
Pearl ashes salt petre copperas indigo and madden
Hoid and SILVER leai Dutch metal Maccassar OIL lavender
and Florida
Teeth brushes chlorine tooth wash and Juube paste
Barclays compound of cubebs and sarsaparilla
Suph Quinine ctrated kali piperine, and oil of black
pepper iodine, solid. balls. copava, aspce mace nut
megs, cloves, mustard, and ground ginger, black,
red, and long pepper, lump and calcined magnesia
CamPhor, calomel rhubarb, and canharides
| Pearl barley, and cream tartar
| Dental instruments
/ Hulls patent and common russes
Govt and rheumatic Drops elixir health stomachic bit
! ters and nervous cordial
American cough dropa certain remedy for colds coughs
influenza, hopping cough, asthma consumptions, sc.
Anti-mercuria syrup, for purifying the blood
Anu-dyspeptc, and Anti bilious pills
SeidlitZ and soda powders
Black and red ink powder, and liquid ink
Paste backing, and snuff boxes, from 80 cts TO 50 per
! dozen
With great variety Of articles connected with his line OF
business, by Tar too numerous for the columns of a
newspapers all OF which have been selected with
and will be sold for small advance
merchants and Physicians who visit the city this Fall
for the purchase of such articles requested TO call be
evng they will be able TO lay in their supplies on as good
terms with the advertiser with any other house in the
place, that is doing systematic business.
/ Oct L. 45-6w
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WTANTED, az an Apprentice to the Printing bns
w ness, an active, intelligent youth Of respectable
connections, from IA to rs years Of age.
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III AND SCRlP.-Ohe dollar and fifteen cents per
il acre is and will be paid for Land Scrip by the
subscriber, at Washington City For his responsibility.
he refers to Of the officers in the United States Branch
Bank at that place. Any persons having Land Scrip
Washington, by forwarding power of Attorney duly au-
thentcated, to receive, sell and assign their Scrip may
draw on him at sight to the amount.
PHIL0 HALE.
November 2. 52-H
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INVEST CHESTER BOARDING SCHOOL. Top
Wv GIRIs. lncaIcd in the Rnrn,nn of W.. l,los

AAEST CHESTER BOARDING SCHOOL, roR-
Wv GIRLS is located in the Borough of West Cbes-
ter, Chester county Pennsylvania 24 miles of Pha-
depba, whence by the rail road, finished the means
oil access TO the school will be easy There present
by stages, daily communication with Phadelphia Lam
caster and Harrisburg and three times week with Bal
tmore,
The situation is elevated and healthy commanding an
extensive prospect of highly cultivated country The
buildings have been planned and completed expressly
WIN view 10 promote the comfort OF the pupils and il
believed the accommodations and are such as TO ena
Bile them to pursue their studies with satisfaction and adj
vantage.
The school year consists of 4S weeks divided into two
terms the first to commence the last Second day i'm the
10Th month"; October and continue "a weeks when there
VIII be vacation OF two weeks. The term wiz,
then commence and continue "a weeks, when there will
be another vacation OF two weeks
Pupils not admitted for less than term unless nm
der peculiar circumstances.
lfrequested scholars from distance may remain in the
family during the vacation.
The course OF instruction comprises Ortograpby Read
ing, writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Grammar, Plain
Needle Work, History, Astronomy, Chemistry Natural
imloophy, Botany, Book Keeping, Rhetoric, Compost
ton and the elementary branches of the Mathe macs
Lectures on Chemistry and Natural Philosophy are de-
vered during the winter, illustrated by appropriate ex-
permenis
The charge iortuon in the above branches with the
use OF Maps, Globes and Library: Board, Lodging and
Washing, $40 per erm-35 payable ia advance and
$50 at the close OF the term.
The French language, Drawing Painting arc taught
at an additional charge OF So per quarter each orna-
mental Work in Fancy Articles 81 per querter.
No charge is made for the class books for read
ng-o'her books and stationary furnished the usual
prices.
Each pupil must be provided with her own wash basin
and towels.
II is desired that parents guardians avoid furnishing
hcr daughters or wards with jewelry, expensive aces
any other needless articles OF apparel and that they do
not leave with them the control Of money. T5I-6t
Philip PRICE,
West Chester Oct. %. JOHN p. SMITH.
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VOUNG BEDFORD FOR SALE-He is a dark bay
II three years old last May, five feet inches high
aud hney proportioned gotten by Tariff of Bedford
mare raised by the late Capt George Dabney of Hano-
ver' Apply to MIR. VIM ID. Taylor, or Mr.. James Fon-
tame Mr. Taylor has satisfactory statement in relation
to the pedigree of the Dam of Young Bedford furnished
by Mr. Chswell Dabney, of Amherst
August -. [3I-ul EDM'D FONTAINE
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UNDUCATI0N.-The subscriber will continue his
n school the ensuing year. at his residence, miles
from fowhaan Court House, in which will be taught,
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar Geo
gaPhy with the of the Maps and Globes History and
me LAIN and Greek Languages Terms for board and tut
uon as follows: for Board Washing, Lodging, Sc 500,
Tor eleven months, to he paid half 10th January 1888
the balance the LIST July following. The price for
VIII be, Tor Reading Writing, and Arithmetic Sl6 for En-
giish Grammar, Geography, History $780, for Latin or
Greek $50 TO be paid half the LIST July 1888 the
lance at the end OF the term Strict attention will be paid
ooth 10 the morals and instruction OF all conided his
care and no scholar will be admitted into the school, for
shorter period than the whole term. The school will be
limited to twenty-five scholars, and will commence 10Th
January, 1888 and terminate 10Th OF December follow
ing Letters addressed the subscriber near Powhatan
Court House, will be promptly attended TO.
Nov. 9. [53-wIw1 FRANCIS c. LOWRY.
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General JPder Jones' otherwise called Udlfer Jones
Erecut0r Of Cdthdrine r. NC CaH deceased:
SSlR-Take notice that on Friday the 3Oth day of No
~ vember, (and TO be continued day TO day. il ne
cessary) athe Tavern of Thomas Matthews, in the Town
oil appahannock and county Essex between hours
oil lo O'Clock in the forenoon, and O'Clock in the after
noon OF the said day, | shall proceed TO take the de-
position OF William b. Brooke and others, be read
evidence in Chanccry Suit pending in the County Conf
oil ESSEX IN which am Plaintiff, aud yourself and Ro-
bert e. Blackley Defendants
our most obedient, JAMES DUNN
November 6. 52,yt,y
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Hair Work.

IFBNHE Subscriber begs leave inform the Ladies' and
n Gentlemen, that he has recently received from the
North, splendid assortment of ORNAMENrAI HAIR
WORK. composed of all the various fashions in use;
part of which the following:
FoR THE LADIES FoR THE GENrIrMRN
Puff and Wire puff Curls Wigs Toupets Scratches
Frizlett and Ringleu do Whiskers and Mustacbios
everlasting, do. OF superior neaness and
Sprg and Friz, do, workmanship.
With 81 aids of various sizes
and colours.
me Subscriber having imported very large assort-
zen sets, at very low rates
Gentlemen keeping stores in the country, in making
out their orders for goods in this place. will please not
forget TO order few dozen of this beautiful work. for
the convenience of the Ladies i'm their neiphbourhood
Nov. d. r52-6l w REYNOLDS
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NOIlCE.-The subscriber expecting leave the coun-
ty OF New Kent shortly, requests all persons ndebt
ed to him TO come forward and pay their bonds will be
left with an attorney for collection
EDWARD WATKINS.
Providence Forge, New Kent, Oct 80 ba-4t
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Monsieur IsIOmdcI.

.iettode Moderne FEnSeignemem an The .qrt of DIR
cling, Waltzing, &C..
NU0NSIEUR BLONDEL, according TO his promise,
I'VE to be in this city during the winter season. and
grateful Tor the liberal encouragement he received last
winter, respectfully informs his former patrons and the
inhabitants of Richmond and its vicinity, that his Acade
my Tor the instruction in the beautiful accomplishment Of
Dancing commenced the LIST Of November, and
will he continued until the LIST OF May.
Mr. Bondel convinced that his strict attention TO bu.i-
ness aud as iduy 10 please will obtain for him continue
y oil public favor, when he proves by better evidence
than words, to those who have honored him with their
confidence his ability perform the devoving upon
him. 1Nov. 81 52-st
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sep 6-1ot o
KBIOO6EeG Horses for. sale.

AA/ ILL be ssld, publicly, to the highest bid
w der, in front of tho New Market House,
at 10 o'clock on Thursday, the 9th October, il be-
ing the day Of the four mile that course the
following MARES g. COLTS:
Sorrel Mare, heavy with foal by Sir Charles
she was by thecelebraed Sir Hal, the sire of Bo.
livar, John Stan.ey, Yanlromp, Peggy Madee,
JOhnson's Medley, and several o.her good racers
her dam by imported DiomcGe, imported Shark, a
thorough bred janus raised and owned by Col.
EthertOn, of Northampton County, N. c., Haines'
King Herod, horse ofthe purcst blood-see Turf
Register.
A Bay Filly by Marion, Is months old, produce
Of the above Mare.
a sorrel Filly by Sir Charles. from sa,no Mare,
now by her side.
BY reference to the books, il will be found this
Stock unites of the very best crosses in this
country:-hIedley, Oomede, Shark, Citizen, and
double cross of King Herod.
One other Marc by Sir Hal, out Of the dam OF
Red Rover, which was by Centinel-Centinol was
by imported Diotnode, ont of one of col Seldcn's
old Brood Msres-ber grand dam By Play or Pay,
imported her gr. gr dam by imported Citizen.
A Colt by Union, from the last Mare--Union
was by Arab, out of Mare by Virginiau-his great
dam was Wynn's running mare Ririty, by old Sill
Archy--Rarty from Citizon-the Citizen from 4
Sterling. WILLIAM p. WYCHE.
Sept. 23d, 1892.
~ Tho Editors Of the National Intelljrencei
are requested to give the above three Insertions
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DIED,

In this City yesterday, of the prevailing Epidem
nc, Tho H., WHITE. only son of Tho w. White
Esq IN the goth year of his age. He was youth OF
fine understanding, sterling principles and exem.
Plary conduct, and his untimely fate has excited
general and warm sympathy He met death
with the most manly composure, conscious of his
approach, and submitting firmly to the most pain
ful remedies, although that they would be
unavailiDg. To his befeaved parents and family,
this will prove hope, as it ought TO prove, a
source of early and effectual consolation.
On Thursday night last, Mrs. ELIzABErH FRANZ
LIN in the 35th year of her age, leaving a husband
and four children to mourn their irrepa rabIe loss
The deceased was member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and died in the full triumph oil
faith in the merits of a cruci6ed ReedemerI
Another Revolutionary Patriot gone!-Dfed, al
his residence in Norfolk, Wednesday even
ing last, in the 18th year of his age Capt THoxAs
Jennings He was native of Hampton, and ser
we'd with great credit in the Navy of Virginia du
ring the Revolution, under the gallant and
onterPrising Commodore Samuel Barron.--.Ha
wing thus aided in the achievement of tho II
berries OF his country, he was subsequently re-
warded with the Office Of inspect or of the Port o
Norfolk, which he filled with exemplary fdelit,
and devotedness TO its duties, down TO tho time
his death, a period of S6 years.