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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-13

81 oBn REWARD Runaway from the subscriber
R <5O living IN the county OF Madison, near the
Court House. on the 26th day OF September last negro
lad about Is years Of age. Be is OF dark xon
round ace when walking his toes little turned in when
spoken TO he has rather down look he is about ee
or 10 inches high When he away he bad on Iigh
mixed colored coat, linen pantaoons and wool hat II
presumed that ne has changed his Clothes and probably
his name before this time will pay the above re warl
10 any person who will deliver the said negro 10 me- OF
secure him in any jail so that get him again
JASPER SPARKS.
Madison county, Va. Dec l. so -2aw4w
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NOR RENT OR LEASE-That well known stand,
M the Western Inn, for many years kept by Claiborne
Thomas, and the last two years by the subscriber who in
tends removing to the Wesnow offers for sale his fur
nture and large stable, which may be had on accommo-
dating terms For further information, apply the
next II required Ii is unnecessary say any thing by
way of inducing any person lease the above esta-
blishmen the stand is well known to all drovers of
stock and the public large II may proper to say the
lots are under good fence and supplied by two springs
w. III. PLUMB
N. b. have for sale at my stable, twenty five head
OF horses including pair match horses and few fine
riding horses the balance good work horses any of which
may be bought at very low prices, being the remnant of
TWO or three droves w. III. p.
December l3. GIFT
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December 8.

CHARLOTTESVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY
" School Tor young Ladies, he conducted by Miss
III. StedTS, late of Boston, will be opened at Charlotes-
vile on the 10Th of January next This Ladys expert
ence in this avocation, well in Boston Edge Hill
III Albemare, her exemplary character and assduity i'm
her pursuits the inducements some of our citi-
Zens 10 invite her to Charlottesville. Her School will
embrace all the branches OF finished English Education
For these the charge will he ID dollars per session of five
months. The French and Italian languages will also he
taught for which there will be an additional charge of
five dollars and the extra charge for drawing
Music will be taught by Lady, whose qualifications for
this duty unquesonabe; for this there will be Sc
parate charge of $I5 per session.
This school will be taught the house of Mrs civ
And she is DESTROYS Of receiving her family Young
ladies' who pupils of Mss.sS. She is induced TO do
this by the deep interest she feels in the subject of eluca
ton. And she will exercise moral and religious nf
ence over those Entrusted TO her 1t will be her
pleasure, to train them in those habits and prnciples
which essential to well balanced female
The high character of this lady and the nj
her residence Tor such purpose leave little be desired
by parents and guardians who wish place their dauph
tiers wards at school, Her residence combines
apartments with healthful and retired situation
Her terms for board will be $50 per five months psva
bic one hall in advance. For this she will furnish dieting
washing, lodging, fuel and lights. Those wishing fur
Their information upon this subject may acquire il by re-
ference to DIR. Charles Cooke, +. w. GIlmer Tbomas
Randolph OPie Norris, John R.Jones A. Genet OF Rice
w. Wood, Esqrs. Dec. s sI-w4w
EdgehiH, Oct 3, 1892
Dear Sir Miss RI. Stesrns was member of nv
family Tor three years, and have every opporuni-
y OF estimating her qualifications az an ins,rc,ress nj
young Ladies, which | deem of the highest order I
know no lady TO whose should as cbeerCuy con-
hde the intellectual and moral instruction of my
She lett US TO return to her friends much to our car.
ryng with her the highest respect and womes attach
yours, THOS 7 RANDOt pr
To RICE w. woop, Esq
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a ALEo f Saues, Corn Stock, Sc.-wiII be sold pub
~ icy, on the 18th inst if fair, otherwise on the ne xt
lair day, the lower half OF Elk Island about thirty
slaves most OF them young and valuable about five hun
dred barrels of cor the stock OF horses mules and
cattle, and all the plantation utensils, &c.
Jerms.-For sums Of $50 and upwards, one years
credit, on bonds with approved securiy for smaller
amounts. cash J. Il. MAY.
Dec. 4. 6O-2aw2w
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1- The Enquirer is published twice week. generally, and
during
Price, Five Dollars per nnnu payable ad
Notes of chartered banks only will be
ecved The Editors will guarantee the safety of remit
p paper will be discontinued, but discretion
Editors, until all arrcarages have been paid up.
~ Whoever will the payment Of papers, shall
nave the tenth gratis
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Ono first nseion rs each
assumed by person in this city its envions
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II AND, NEGROES, sc. FOR SALE-Bv virtue of
n two deeds OF trust executed by the late Smith PAYNE
of Buckingham and of record in the clerks office of said
county the trustees named in said Deeds will Wednes
day. the 10Th day December xt proceed on the
misses TO sell the following property wit land
containing by survey 229 acres Deing portion
OF the tract on which said Payne lived north of
road ALSO two negro This land is of very good
quaty-and under the second deed, the remainder of
said land supposed to be upwards of hundred
large portion OF the remainder excellent farming land
At the same time, or 10 slaves the stock OF every kind
crops oil corn tobacco &C. furniture plantation utensils &C.
On the first tract there is small dwelling house, on the
other capacous one, with other usual and necessary
Improvements.
IeTms-The property under the LIST Deed will be sold
for cash; under tho 3D. the land a credit of and
years. the slaves for cash. and other property on credit
OF IL months. Mr. b. NJ. Payne living on the premises
VIII shew the land to any person wishing it, the
day of sale should prove bad, it will take place the first
lar day thereafter. THE TRUSTEES.
November 20. 56-tds
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NDUCATlON.-The School Of the subscriber resid-
hL ing 10 the upper part Of the county Of King William
near ayors Ferry will be continued the year In
this School taught Reading Writing, Arithmetic Enc.
sh Grammar, Geography, the Elements Of Mathematics
me Latin Language, and the translation Of the French
language Commencement the 18th January next.
vacation Of four weeks i'm the summer-Tbe School
WIN close on the 18th December following The sub
scnber viii accommodate six eight pupils with board
Price Tor tuition, S20for board and tuition s9O-each
ooarder furnishing his bed, bedding and towels The
residence OF the subscriber IN point Of heshness is not
ne 1eieves, surpassed by any situation in Virginia.
c. W TALIAFERRO.
N. y. Letters addressed to the subscriber should he d.
November a. Bs-Ian,
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& 4 nREWARD.- Straye ed from the subsc, iber on
W n " the 18th ult two large Cattle, one black
with white face, and the other red Whoever will de
liver The said cattle to at number ~ at the Old Mar
ket shall receive the above reward any person giving
formation Of said cattle shall be literally rewarded
JOHN CULLINGWORTH.
Dec. 8 s2 2,
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& SDn REWARD.-Run away about the first OF An-
" <aO gust last, a negro named DANIEL,
about twenty five years DID, five feet and seven or eight
inches high, OF yellow complexion, has rather down
look he has blemish in eye, recolected which
and scar on the back Of the neck At the time Daniel
ran away he belonged TO Mr. Asa Hudgens OF this coun-
~ but has been purchased since that time by the sbscr-
Der IL IS probable that Daniel is trying make his way
TO free State as he made such an aempt some wears
ago The above reward will be given 10 any person who
will apprehcnd said negro secure him in some Jail
deliver him to me. THOMAS +. CHEATHAM
Cumberland, November 49, b7-st-
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Xxx NEGROES, TOBACCO FACTORY, SC. for
S0 sdie-Tho undersigned intending to close their
concern as soon practicable, will sell public auction
at their Tobacco Factory, in the Town OF Manchester on
Tuesday the 18th day of December next, commencing at
10 o'clock, if fair weather, (if not the next fair day
thereafter) hityve negroes viz: Two women and the
balance boys aud meu, all factory hands; coopes, strip
and keg prizers twisers and temmers, likely and as
valuable hands, can be found together nyirgina-Al
the Tobacco Factory, and all the fixtures in which
there 10 iron presses, and strip hhd pressesA
dray, wagon, and horsescoopers' TOOLS and quantity
of slaves and headng-A quantity of good bacon prnc
paly middlngs and from 10 TO 20 hogsheas good Rein
ed Tobacco. At same time, will be sold I42 acres of
Land, lying between the Manchester Turnpike Road and
Capt Francis Smiths through which the Rail Road
Terms of sdie.-The Factory Lot and the fixtures
where the amount of purchases exceed 800, and the
Land in Chesterfield, months credit for approved nego
table notes, with approved endorser-every thing else
will be sold for cash;-at the time, where il may be
convenience, to have 60 days the purchase of the
negroes by adding the interest," and giving satisfactory
endorer those that reside in town will be accommodated
The sale will be continued from day to day till completed
We also offer at private sale Brick House and Lot on
Church Hill, nearly opposite the Sugar-houso occupied
by Mrs. Allen GRAY s. PANKEY
November 81. 5S-,ds
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NOTlCE.-The subscriber will sell his good and well
known stand in the upper part of Gocehland county,
lying on the three chopped road so miles from Richmond
and containing 100 of land with very good improve
mens, good dwelling house with five rooms, all in ex
ceient repair for the reception of travellers tavern
stable, hrst-rae store house, with a counting room all
in good order for business; wagon yard with granary,
and house Tor wagoners to stay in aso fodder and hay
stable hrsrae garden and orchard all the best fruit
&c &C. This stand has many peculiar advantages over
almost any other the road has the advantage of
the road leading from Winchester, Culpeper Court House.
Orange Court House, and Louisa Court House, thence
on to James River, through Buckingham, and Carers
ville Cumberland Court House, sc. sc. This is one of
the most healthy places in Virginia, being
supplied with good water at the edge of the yard as well as
every other convenience which makes inferior TO none
for business. Any person wanting such place. will do
well to come and view il, bargain can be had
for cash, part time Possession will be given inn
mediaely, il desired. For terms apply the subscriber
Sept. ii. [37-t] JOSEPH b. GLENN
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November %.

BID APPAHANNOCK ACADEMY-This institution
n u will open the ensuing year the 10Th January,
under the charge of Mr.. John G.. Lawrence Principal
and Mr. Oliver White, first Assistant Teacher; and as
soon as ty scholars entered second Assistant will
be procured The scholastic year will comprise ten
months, divided into two equal sessions The course of
instruction to embrace the Greek, Latin and French lam
guages together with Natural Philosophy Geometry and
the branches oil English instruction, in such In
situtiens.
TERMs-$ll0 so for board, washing, tuition and libra
ny lee III bed and bedding be furnished by the Stewards
Department., which is submitted to Mr.. Lawrence's 90
vernment, an additional charge of six dollars will be
made and, ii the Library ticket be TAKEN deduction
of 81 so.
The Board of Trustees in announcing new President
OF this Institution, deem il be due to Mr. Lawrence TO
ate mat from his estmabe private character
ton as teacher as well from the capacity of Mr.
White, evnced by the late public examination of his
classes in the Academy and the strong testimonial afford
cipal OF the Institutions combined with the salubry of the
place and comfortable Accommodations there can hardly be
found more eligible situation for youths prepare them
selves Tor College or to receive good English
JOHN III. BERNARD, President of the
Board. Trustees, Thy order of the Board)
N. b. All applications be made for entrances TO
Mr. Lawrence directed to Lloyds in Essex county until
Christmas after that time him at the Academy Post
Office. [50-1Ow1 October % 1890
RAPPAHANNocK ACADEMY, Oct g.
Mr. OLIVER WHITE has been associated with the sinh
scrber in the management of this institution for about
twelve months past During this time his exerons
been faithfully and industrouy directed to the improve
ment Of his scholars Mr. WIS conduct has been such az
to secure the affection and of all who have had the
pleasure OF his acquaintance. 1t affords me no small sa
usiacton to bear testimony to his amabIe and
gehenaniy experiment., since he has been member of
my family CHARLES A. LEWIS, r.
JOHN DICKERSON, Treasurer of the
Board OF Trustees, (by order of the Board.)
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81 ShREW ARD is offered tor my negro man DA
~ wv VlD, who away from me on the 2S;h ul,
he ~ about 30 years OF age, dark complexion and about
i've feet six inches high, had when he went away
suit OF grey cassine He has relations in Petersburg
and wife in North Carolina, where il probable he nay
try 10 CO. The above reward will be given for the appre
hepsion and delivery OF him me in this city.
Dec. 4-u JAMES LYONS Jr
W The Petersburg Iniellgencer will please copy the
bove 1 times. T. Jr
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~INDSOR SHADES FOR SALE-Will be sold
w on Friday the 18th day OF December next, on the
premises fair if not, the first fair day thereafter pub
ing one hundred ana e;gh,y oId acre. of land sae To-
ing and being in the county of New Kent, Immediately
on Cckahomny River which is navgable for vessels of
two or three thousand bushels, about thirty miles from
Richmond. The situation is a good one for mercantile
business, and has every convenient house, &C. TO carry
on TO advantage, besides comfortable Dwelling house
and other necessary houses for genteel family.
The terms will be accommodating, and made known
the day of sale. THE PROPRIETORS
Nov. %. 5S-2aMIls
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SHALL offer for sale at public auction, Goochland
IL Court House. on Monday the 18th day OF December
next that being court day. tract of Land lying the
upper end Of that county, the waters OF the Big
lies in the OF country in which gold has been disco
vered; and which, am informed has been found i'm
derable quantities the adjoining land, and some be-
believe, on this tract. MIR. John Winston Payne and
Mr. Thomas Payne, living in the neighbourhood, will
shew the land to persons DESTROYS OF purchasing.
The terms will be, third in cash, and the residue
two annual payments bearing interest. Bond with Sc
curty and deed Of trust, will be required Of the pur
chaser. VIM. +. WICKHAM,
STrustee Of the estate Of Sdmi. Gist decd
NOV Ito. 55-tds
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JfNT 70 d. OLNIBOININT.
LawrenccviIle, Nov. 23d, 1892. 59-2aw6t

VALUABLE Dan rirer Land for Sdle--In pursu-
of order of the Court OF Equity for Caswell
County, North Carolina, the undersigned commission
will proceed TO SELL Tuesday the 18th day of De-
cember next in the Town of Milton, TO the highest bid
der that valuable plantation known by the name of At
kinsons Quarter belonging the heirs Of Roger Akin
on Dan River, either for the fertility of its soil the beau
eighteen and nineteen hundred acres, small proportion
only OF which is cleared. The larger part of the wood
land is rich creek bottom and first high land, admira-
bly, adapted to the culture OF tobacco The low grounds
which extend nearly quite three miles along the river
are very nch producing abundany any crop raised this
part OF the country. The buildings toerably good
Overseers house, negro houses crib several ex
cellen tobacco barns The Overseers house. is situated
on beautiful eminence, with fine spring water con-
venien and commanding pleasing view of the town of
Milton about four miles below. Danville, rapidly
Improving Town in Pnsyvania, Virginia, is distant only
about seven miles above thus aordng the purchaser
two convenient markets for every article he may have
dispose OIL The conuguy Of this property the above
named towns, and its situation a large navigable
stream render it well worthy the attention Of gentlemen
OF enterprise and capital particularly of those who are
fond oil making tobacco Of the finest quality. Mr. Gosst
living on the plantation, Mr. Gillespie near it, will no
doubt be good enough show the premises to any per-
son wishing to view them.
Ierms-One, two and three years credit bond aud ap
proved security will be required and tho title withheld
until the last payment shall be made
The land will be sold in one entire tract or divided as
may suit the views OF purchasers.
WILLIAM BAIRD
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AND SCRiP.-The subscriber will purchase Land
M Scrip, receivable in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, and
pay Qlo cts)-one hundred and fifteen cents per acre.
Cash, application at his office, in Georgetown Dis
trict Of Columbia w s. NICHOLAS
Dis. COL Georgetown, Nov. 81. Got
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE For sale,
v Big and Little Wesham Farms the frs, my pre-
sent residence, six and half miles above the city OF
Richmond-the latter adjoining the above both James
River. Big Wesiham Creek running through the for
mer, and Little westham Creek, a never failing stream,
running through the latter with eligible site for a grst
and saw mill and wheat machine. The site has already
been viewed by jury, and every expense incurred
erecting mills-many of the timbers already gotten.
Big Wesiham Farm is a most desirable and healthy
eidence $50 at least can be converted into
meadow with very little labor. On this farm is bed OF
sich marl the good effects of which be shown by
tua experiment. some Of the poorest OF the high land
which produce grasses equal il not BETTER than good fat
land without mari Every mole gall, by spreading mari
over will produce fine grasses. The dwelling house is
spacious and convenient has been lately erected is
vered with tin the wooden part oil the house
and sthed and plasered over the brick. The farm is
well waered, having five six fine springs il. Little
Wesham farm is also very valuable, having OF the
best springs on in the country large water meadow
can be laid out on ii with but little labor This latter farm
is leased for five years from the LIST of January 1888 for
one third OF the Wheat crop and fourth of all the
other crops the tenants bound keep up the
and plaster system with the four shift sys Big West
ham contains about 100 and little Westham $40
acres with ample quantity OF wood land, very conve-
nent is considered unnecessary TO give further des-
crpton as IL is presumed those who wish purchase
will view the lands, stuaon &C., which can be shown
by me at any time. will treat PRIVATELY with any per
wishing 10 purchase until Friday the 2Ist inst on
which day, it not previously sOld il will be Sold the
premises, public aucton should The day be fair the
next fair day. Immediately after the sale of tho Land
will commence the sales OF the stock Of Horses, Colts.
Mules, Cattle Sheep, Hogs, SC. &c.. with all the Corn
Fodder, Hay Farming Utensils, Carts, Wagons Black.
smiths Tools, &c., &c. Most of the Horses and Mules
vauabe the stock OF cattle very ne-.ome of the
short horn, with oher fine breedsa fine short horn Pull
there are number OF fine Cows and Caves-seyeral
yoke OF Oxen. The sale will continue from day TO day
I'LL every Thing is sold. Terms made known at sale
The Negroes belonging to the Farms, will be sold in
the City OF Richmond on the 9Th Inst Among them, a
first rate boot and shoe maker. VIM. SHAPARD.
Nov l8 64-tds
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N DEMONSTRATORS sALE.-wi he solid Al Rusby

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-will be sold at Bushy
IA Parke on the Rappaannock river, between IL and
10 miles below Urbanna, in the county of NIddesex on
Thursday, the 10th OF December next il fair il not the
first day thereaier between 20 and 30 valuable Negroes
consisting of men, women and chdren-a considerable
portion OF whom young and likely Also the same
time and place, the crops Corn, Fodder &c. made on
the farm the yearthe stock of Horses, Mules
Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Farming Utensils, sc.
Terms Of sdie-A credit of twelve months will be al
lowed Tor all sums above ten dollars the purchaser
ing bond with approved security carry from the
date-or ten dollars, and all under that amount
cash will be required
NELSON BERKELEY, Admir-
Of Tho Nelson Berkeiv, deed
Hanover county, Oct 25th, 1882. 52-idss
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The first volume of RObinson's Practice commences
with an introductory chapter the jurisdiction of the
several classes of courts established in Vrginio; and
then treats OF the practice OF the Courts of Law in civil
cases, in 20 chapters under the following ues- Per-
sonai actions given by statute g Limitation personal
actions B. Process by which personal actions
are commenced Proceedings rules in personal &C
tons o. Proceedings in personal actions required
be at rules nor in court g. Proceedings in per-
sonal actions before judgment T. Judgments personal
actions not on verdict g. Trial by jury in personal
tons g. Verdict and judgment in personal actions.
Proceedings peculiar TO replevn. H. Suits for freedom
L. Cases OF eauedt. 49, Ejectment H. Wrts OF right.
To- Dover TO- Suits relating to lands before men
toned II. Taxing costs Is. Executions. 10. Scire
acias upon Judgment recognizance. 20. Motions
Judgment and award OF execution. 81. Attachments o.
Civil causes affecting the public cognizabe in the
General Court 23 Correction of errors by the court in
which the same committed. "a .hdndam,is prohi-
bition and hdbeds corpus 25. Wrts Of super
sededs.
The volume contains GA pages, exclusive of the table
oil contents and table OF cited 1t printed
paper, will be neatly bound in calf and sold at Sc So
The binding will be finished early in December; and the
book will then be for sale at the subscribers store
r. |. SMITH.
November o.
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NOTlCE.-The subscriber offers for sale valuable
small plantation (about 800 acres) in the county OF
Brunswick, upon Sturgeon creek, Ebenezcr Acae-
my whereon DR.. John f. w. Merritt present resides.
The dwelling house, which is commodous, is the
public road leading TO Petersburg (called Brchcs road
and would suit well for house of entertainments being
an easy days drive from Petersburg: would also
person having family of children to educate, or who
might be disposed to keep boarding house. as there is
good school kept Ebenezer society of the neigh
bourood is excellent The situation considered healthy
AMI the land good portion OF which is well tmbered
with original forest growth is well calculated for agrcu
ural purposes. is considered good situation pro-
essonal Persons DESTROYS of purchasing such pro-
perry would do well to look Mt this The will be made
accommodating, and ample time given for the payments,
application be made between this and the twenty fifth
oil December next but satisfactory security will be
quired as usual Ii is thought unnecessary be more
particular as persons wishing to purchase will of
examine for themselves.
JAMES b. CLAIBORNE.