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IHH Il. WI. CON;-Take notice, that we shall pro.
tvH coed, on the leh day of January next, between
the hours oil A. Nj and p. NJ, at VIM. w. Weisigers
In the town OF Mancheser and county of Chester.
he 10 take the dispositions of Jesse Hx and oers and
on me same day. between the hours of and O'clock in
evening, at the store OF Henry Watkins, in the city
hichmond, 10 take the dispositions Of Henry Watkins and
Others and on the 18th day of the month, between
The hours Of 10 A. NJ and o'clock p NJ at the house
oil Macon lTabue in the county aforesaid, take the de-
POSITIONS oil the said Ibue and others; and the 10th day
oil the same month, between III A. Nj. and O'clock p M
at Mrs kerrs tavern at Powhatan Court house to take
he aeposons OF Thomas Porter and others DO read in
evluence IN SUIT in Chancery depending in the
Circuit Court OF Powhatan in which we as distributes
oil Paisey Cox deceased, plaintiffs, you, her
THOMAS G. BowLEs an MARY hi ,..n-,
ELIZA ANN SowELL, ahd
MARTHA Il. SowELL, infants by
GEORGE d. MOODY, their next friend
December s. 62-w1w
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EBROOK GROVE FOR SALE.-For sale, a small
u - Tract OF Land, in the county of Hennco, the
Brooke Turnpike, five miles from the city of Richmond
Immediately opposite Brookfed, the property formerly
owned by Benjamin Sheppard, Esq, now belonging to
Geo Taylor, Esq The land lies directly the Turn
pike, and contains 50 by actual survey in two par
ces one containing 20 acres with house, formerly kept
as tavern, with grove Of the largest oak the
house, and fine well of water-the other containing 81
acres separated from the former by 20 acres the proper
ty OF Mrs COpeandto be sold privately il purchaser
is obtained by the first of March, 1883 Otherwise at
ion that day. The land will be sbewn by the tenant,
now on the premises.
For terms and particulars, apply to
SELDEN s CLELAND, Aucts.
December 10. 65-w;s
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HpROAD ROCK SPRING RACES, lss3.-A sweep
stake open and will close the day of January
mile heats (or year old)-entrance $780, half forfeit
seven subscribers now: John Heth, William VIM Wm.
M West, William T. Egleston, James j. Harrison ir
John NJ Bolts and James l. Garison.-Subscribers will
please make their entries known by the LIST of jan 1888
Also post stake Tor years old, mile heats-entrance
800 p orp.-iour TO make race and to close by
the first OF April next There are now ) subscribers
JOHN BELchEn, }proprietors.
Dec. Is. 66 G,
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wv ANrED, to take charge OF six boys, Teacher ca
w pabe OF lnstucting them in the rudiments of Eng
lsh, Latin, and the other branches School Education
10 person thus qualified and bringing with him sa,sac
tory testimonials, as 10 character and ability situation
wli be Afforded in healthy part of tho country and in
desirable neighbourhood For further particulars apply
at uhS Once Dec. IL. 66--2iwtlJan
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A GENTLEMAN well calculated to manage a Farm
IA aud one that has had considerable experiences wishes
employment Oyerscer the ensuing year Satisfactory
testimonials OF his character and capaby be produc
ed. Any communication this subject directed 10 Ri
chrd Beasey, Snapsvle Post Office, Chesterfield county,
will be promptly attended to-
Dec. p. 6s-2t sat
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al EGROES FOR HlRE.-On Tuesday the Let day
" of January 1888, viii be offered for hire for the
year. at the tavern of Mr. Seth Saunders in the county
OF Caroline, Cao the residence of Col Charles Tod dec
all the slaves belonging the OF Edmund Pendle-
ton, dec consisting OF about hundred unusually likely
men, women, boys and girls
EDMUND PENDLETON, Executor
Dec. o. 6s8t
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~ EGROES WANTED.-The Subscribers wish 10 lire
number of Negroes to work at their c.
which they will pay the highest wages Satisfactory re-
erences given TO the treatment Of the negroes and the
payment oil their hire made to suit the owner Apply az
their Colliery in Goochand county, near Dover Mills or
at their Yard, on the South side of the Basin.
c. BROWN & CO.
Richmond, December 20. 6S-tlJon
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YHN0 OWNERS OF SLAYES.-Thc subscribers in
b want of four five boys apprentices learn the
backsmh's business Application may be made TO james
BOsher, or to JACOB +. BARNES & co.
December %. 70-3t
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a NLOVER SEED, Sec. G. READ offers Tor sale the
" following articles, most of which have been very
lately received, and the others daily expected
so bushels clover seed
20 bbs. apples
20 do Newark cider
If do. beer and ale
do. Tanners oil
go gallons winter strained sperm. oil
hhds. ST. Croix and New Orleans sugars
20 bags old Java and green coffee
chests very fine Imperial and Gunpowder tea
Is drums and is boxes fresh figs and prunes
$50 bundles Richmond and Petersburg cotton yarn
80 boxes window glass
81 kegs cut nails, assorted
tons Swedes, English aud Country iron
do castings, assorted.
Farmville, Dec. IL, 1892 6S-9t
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ETARMERS' BANK OF YfRG1NiA.-Ths annual
a meeting Of the Stockholders for The election OF hi
recor Tor The Bank, and for tho Offices of Discount and
Deposit will be held Wednesday the OH day Of Janu-
cry next VIM. NEBERVIS, Cashier.
December 4, 60--2aWfdm
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N VIE Thorough Bred Race Horse LANCE tho
n iul brother Of the celebrated AreI and O'Kelv by
American Eclipse, will stand the ensuing season at nv
stable, within ten miles of Halifax Court House. Virginia
Particulars in time WM w HURT
Halifax, Dec 25. 69Z2a,yIy
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NJOTiCE.-The subscriber will sell his good and we'll

NOTiCE.-The subscriber will sell his good and well
known stand in the upper part Of Goochand county,
lying the three chopped road, 80 miles from Richmond
and containing 100 of land with very good improve
mens, good dwelling house with five rooms, all in ex-
ccent repair for the reception of travellers as tavern
stable, hrs-rae store house, with counting room all
in good order for business; wagon yard with granary
house, all at the wagon yard ALSO granary near the
stable Grsrac garden and orchard all OF 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, Cupepcr Court House.
Orange Court House, and Louisa Court House. from thence
on TO James River, through Buckingham and to Carriers
vile, Cumberland Court House, SC. SC. This one of
the most healthy places in Virginia, being conveniently
supplied with good water at the edge of the yard as well as
every other convenience which makes il inferior TO none
Tor 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
mediatey desired For terms apply 20 the subscriber
Sept H. l37-uJ JOSEPH ID. GLENN.
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HID APPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.-This institution
u T. will open the ensuing year the 18th January,
under the charge of Mr. John G. Lawrence, Principal
and Mr. Oliver White first Assistant Teacher; and
fifty scholars entered, second Assistant will
be procured. The scholastic year will comprise ten
months, divided into two equal sessions The course
instruction to embrace the Greek Latin and French Ian
guages together with Natural Philosophy Geometry and
the branches Of English instruction, in such In
stituh0ns
TERMs-S1lO so Tor board Washing tuition and libra
~ fee If bed and bedding be furnished by the Stewards
Department, which is submitted to Mr. Lawrcnces go
vernmen additional charge Of six dollars will he
made, and if the Library ticket be not taken, deduction
Of 81 80.
The Board of Trustees in announcing new President
of this Institution, deem it TO be due to MIR. Lawrence
stae that from his csmabe private character reputa
ton as teacher, well as from the capacity of Mr.
White evinced by the late public examination OF his
classes in the Academy, and the strong testimonial afford
ed by the suboined note of Mr. Lewis, the present Pru-
place and comfortable Accommodations, there hardly be
found eligible situation for youths to prepare them
selves for College, receive good English education
JOHN II. BERNARD, President Of the
Boardof Trustees, (by order Of the Board)
n. b. All applications must be made for entrances TO
Mr. Lawrence directed to Ioyds, in Essex county until
Christmas, after that time, him at the Academy Post
office. 5O-lOwl October %, 1892.
RAPPAHANNocK AcADEAfY, Oct 5.
Mr.. OLIVER WHITE has been associated with the sub
scbcr, in the management Of this Institution, for about
twelve months past During this time his cxerons have
faithfully and industouly directed the improve
Of his scholars. Mr. WIS. conduct has been such
to the affection and esteem Of all who have had the
tslactou TO bear testimony TO his anabe aud
genlcmanly department, since he has been member OF
my family CHARLES a. LEWIS, jr.
JOHN DGCKERsON, Treasurer OF the
Board Of Trustees, (by order Of the Board)
1SJoTlCE-Tho general meeting Of the Stakeholder.
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n AND IN CHESTERFIELD FOR SALE.--By vir
u A tue Of deed Of trust executed by Christopher b.
Cook bearing date the 1Iih day Of December 1926
John Slraon and Charles f. Woodson and Of record in
the County Court OF Chesterfield, for the purpose OF
curing to John Archer the payment ofcerain OF
ney therein specified, shalt the 1Gh day OF Janua-
ry, 1898, upon the premises, sell TO he highest bidder,
for ready money! the Tract OF Land conveyed in said
much thereof shalt be sufficient satisfy the ba-
lance sill due, together with interest and costs The
.ract contains 10 less lies upon James
River, and joins he lands Of John Archer, Marley C..
Walhall, and George Cox, and known Edsons Boat
Yard 1hq land will he shewn by DR. }. A. Archer, or
Marley c. Wal,hall, living Acting Trustees,
will convey such title as is vested in such, which
believe 10 be unquesionabe.
JOHN STRATTON,
CHAS +. WOODSON,
Hachersvlle P o 1lIi Dec 1892 81 tbs
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III RUCKLAND.-FOr Sale, that valuable Plantation
n y on James River commonly called BucLIond, adj
joining Wcslover, containing 1860 The land said
TO be equal TO any the river below the falls Posses
sion TO be given the LIST JdnUary Should il not
be previously disposed of private sale, will be offered
at auction, at Petersburg on Thursday the 9Th instant.
Further information respecting will be afforded by JOHN
Allison, Esq, Of Petersburg John II. Trpleu, Esq OF
Richmond, or the undersigned at Norfolk.
Dec. % IGS-tdsl WILLIAM GRAY.
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CONCORD ACADEMY.-1bo first session Of this
" Institution for the ensuing year, will commence on
The 18th OF January and expire the 3st Of July The
course Of instruction win comprise the languages aad
sciences generality The will be $li0, each Stu
dent finding bis own bed and candles; SIG, f they be
furnished him. Letters addressed to the Bowling Green
Caroline County, will be attended IN.
ATWEfL {. COLEMAN, President.
December 20 67-wfw
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YHVRUST SALE Of ualuaGle property in Richmond
n BY virtue and in pursuance of Deed of Trust ex-
ecued to us by George w. Truehear bearing date the
llth day OF july 1873, and admitted record in the Of
ice OF the Hastings court for the city of Richmond the
l7h day of December, 1928, made to secure the paw
ment OF debt therein mentioned: we the subscribers
Or one OF us, on the 18th day of March, 1885, if fair,
not on the next lawful fair day. upon the land and
tenement aforementioned, will sell at public auction for
ready money all the property and conveyed 10 us
by the said deed, that is TO say, all the right title,
est and estate OF what kind nature, degree or quality
soever TO- in and OF certain three sored brick enemen
and the land thereof and thereto adjoining lying and be-
ing situate the South Eastern side of lith street. and
between and streets, in the city of Richmond and
particularly between the house formerly occupied the
office OF Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the
United States in the said city, and the Tobacco Ware.
house. on the said 18th day of july 1925 in the occu-
patton of Garland H. Mitchell, with all and singular
the appurenances TO the said land and tenement be-
longing, all as conveyed to us by the said Decd
Acting as trustees will convey the purchaser only
such title as we have by virtue of the said Decd and with
out warranty by us; although by such conveyance we
believe the purchaser will acquire perfect and complete
title TO the premises in fee simple, subject to Mrs True
hearts claim oil DOVER, which she has not yet renquish
ed. FLEMING LANES
JOHN FORBES
Richmond, Dec 13, 1882. 6I-3m
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Eagle EVOteg.

FESHOMAS c. POWELL, late of the Bollingbroolt
a Hotel, Petersburg, respectfully informs his friends
and the public generally, that he has leased the EAGLE
HOTEL, and will take possession Tuesday, the goth
nst when he will be prepared accommodate travel
ers and others in the best style. 1t is his intention
make many alteration in this establishments which, he
thinks, will have tendency TO add much to the comfort
and convenience Those who may favor him with their
patronage.
Members of the Legislature will be provided with COM
Portable apartments, and every exeron used to give them
satisfaction It's scarcely necessary say any thing OF
the advantages which this welknown Hotel offers stu
aed in the centre Of business and convenient all the
public offices. His experience in the business ushes
him in saying, that nothing his part shall be wanting to
render this establishment worthy of the patronage of the
public Nov 10 57-u
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SIR CHARLES, The si,e of the following DINNERS:
- Sussex Havoc Murdoch, Pioneer, Slender, Dover,
Fidelity Sally Drake Malcolm, Mercury, Bonnets o. Blue
Nqd, Sally hornet, Flag, Froic, Archers Fey Trine
iloly Dixon, Sally White, Annette, Clinton, Davss Fill
ley, Gloster, limoeon Fiadlay, Calks Colt, Clifford,
Sparrow Hawk, Red Rover, Malnda, Kitty Glover, Ball
Hornet Marietta, SC. SC. will stand the ensuing season.
where he has for the last years. the residence OF
my son, Gsorge W. Johnson, within mile OF Moody's
Tavern, in the county OF Chesterfield Is miles from Pc
tersburg and p from Richmond Terms in time
VIM. r.. JOHNSON
December 2S 10 2AwIw
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CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL.
VIE subscriber having leased for iie his mothers
u residence in the county Of Anelia in commenced
h's school on the 6tI OF January Ills of insruc-
on VIII be prepare DRY Tor the University and his text
DOCKS generally such "a are used in hat nsd uiion.
For his qualifications teacher, ho refers to the
nJ)incd Ger ifcaes Fer himself promises unre-
hitting exertons TO discharge faithfully arh fully the
ties oil his profession. Having always i'm view The moral
as ven as mental Improvement of his pupils, as
board with him will be required attend family devo-
IONS whilst part OF each Sabbath " i'll he devoted to
INC study the bible text book of duty and morality
IeSt hooks In Mathematics, La CroiS's arithmetic
tamhridge mathematics, with Bonnycasle's ALGEBRA
and Boucharlat's Calculus
In Greek-Vapys and Butmann's grammars, New
Testament, Anabasis, Herodous Eu ipides md Thuci-
dides
Ia Latin Ruddimans and zumpt's Grammars, Cesar.
iceIo al FanliIares, Virgil, Horace, Iuvena aud Ia
citus.
Terms, per session of 10 monhs-Board 500; TUT
u0n' so. Board aud tuition payable semi-annually in
advance. ~ "
As the number OF pupils whom he can accommodate as
Doaiuers Is limited TO twenty, the subscriber would thank
ms friends as soon as possible intimate their intention
sending To him. Letters (post paid directed Genito
Bridge Powhaan, will be duly attended 10.
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HTIRGINIA.-IN CHANcERY:-At rules held i'm tho
clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court OF Law
and Chancory for the county of Gloucester on the 81 day
of December, 1882:
Henry J.. Nultall, late sheriff Of Gloucester county
and Thoms S. Dabney present sheriff Of said county,
who sue for the benefit and at the of VIM w jones'
Pits
against
Betsy Lively, Judith Lively and Charles Lively heirs
and distributes OF Charles Lively, dec. Dens
The defendants, Judith Lively and Charles Lively not
having entered their appearance aud given security ac-
cordng TO the Act Of Assembly and the rules of this court
and appearing by satisfactory evidence that they arc
no, Inhabitants of this commonwealth; Or the motion Of
the plaintiffs, by Thomas G. Amory their attorney il il
ordered, that the said defendants, Judith and Charles
Lively, do appear here the first day of the next term
and answer the plaintiffs BILL and dat copy OF this or
der be forthwith inserted IN newspaper published in
the city Of Richmond, Tor months succesivey and
courthouse Of this county on two successive court d,vs
copy. Teste, ARTHUR l.. DAVIES, c. c,
Dec. 49, 6G-wSw
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~ " CONGRATULATIONS rules held in the
d Clerks Office Of the Circgt Superior Court Of Law
aud Chancery for Lunenburg county, the first Mon
day in November, 1892
N. VI. Martin s Co., Plaintiff
against
Thomas Adams and SicphenJ. Blackwell, Dens.
Tie defendant, Stephen j. Blackwell, not having en-
tered his appearance according 10 the Of Assembly,
and the rules Of this Court and il appearing satisfactorily
that be is an nhabitant Of this Staeordcrod that
The said defendant do appear here the FIRST Monday in
February next and his appearance and the
bill OF the PLAINTIFF and that copy oil this order be forth
with inserted in Of the newspapers published in the
city OF Richmond for tso months successfully and post
ed al, the front door OF The courthouse OF this county
Copy. Testc VIM. G.. BAPTIST. -. G.
November u 5S-wSws
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HNDUCATlON.-The subscriber having located him
HZ self ut Mangohick Church, will Oh the I4h Janua
devoted nearly twenty years to the instruction of YOUTH
the subscriber cannot but suppose the public fully pprs
edo his literary aainments well any peculiar quail
hcaIion for the management OF youth which he may pos
ses and viii therefore merely observe that the of
Instruction will embrace with but little exception and he
hopes In short time without exception) all the branches
usually taught in the besAcadonies Price for board and
tuition, (bedding included) 500. The situation rer
ed and remarkably healthy, Post Office in sight, and
experienced Physician the premises; distance from
Richmond "a miles, from Hanover Court House miles
In closing the connexion which has existed for the last
IL years between the subscriber and the citizens of Rich
mond he cannot refrain from expressing to Them the deep
sense oil the obligation he them for their kindness
always eXtepded to him, and assuring those patrons
whose influence and continued confidence, than to
his own merit he is indebted for patronage all times
beyond his most sanguine expectations that their high APP
probation OF his professional qualifications their be-
nevoent department towards MN, VIII be gratefully
remembered. THOMAS Ii, FOX,
King William, Dec. %, 1892. 70-W5t
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=, w University OF DUgMtd July lIM 1892.
Mr.. William H. Harrison has been a student OF this
University TOR two sessions has attended the schools OF
ancient anSnages mathematics, natural philosophy, aud
moral philosophy and graduated last year in ,he school
ancient languages, and i'll this year graduate in una
themaIcs aud natural philosophy Ii is in every re-
a PJe' au excellent student, and most exemplary man,
a1aiG, a"sShool, or to fill professional chair
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" WI n 7 7. ItIlOlN,
Chairman and Prot Nat. Philosophy.

University Of TWglnla, Jug IlM, 1S32
hereby certify, that Dir. w H. Harrison, S,uit mt
in the University OF Virginia. aud Graduate in three of
its Schools, was Tor two sessions member of my class
throughout which period, his conduct only
from blame, but uniformly such deserve the wanes
appreciation To this certificate of application and moral
conddci, vii b. unnecessary sdd testimony pro-
Geiency-t'e Diploma glancd by tle Faculty to Mr.
arri on, being certificate 20 that effect greater
welght 1t may not however, be improper 10 remark
that degree in he University, is not granted in conse
qence OF any stated residence in that institution, but
gwen as les moGia OF merit and implies in my school
an Intimate acquaintance with all the elemeI arv and
most OF The higher branches of pure Mathematics
may add my belief, founded both private acquaintance
aud on Mr. u S answers in the Lecture Room tina This
mind and habits render him well qualified to implIt with
accuracy aud facility, his requirements 10 others
c. BONNfCASTLE,
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iNOTlCE.-The general meeting Of the Stockholders
Of the Bank nj PUginia VIII be held according to
the Charter, at the Bank the first Monday in January
next A. ROBINSON, JR, Cashier.
December 8, 1882 EFF
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WNDUCATION.-Mss +. r. HUGuEs Oate of The
IA City OF Richmond), respectfully informs the inhab
ants OF Gloucester and the adjacent Counties that she in
tends opening Seminary for young Ladies, at 8cnvenue
in the above named county, the first Monday in Jauua
ry 1888. Her course OF instruction, will embrace the
following branches Orhography, Reading, Writing
Practical Arithmetic, English Grammar Geography with
The OF iho Maps and Globes, and Introduction 10
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. Those young Ladies
qualified TO the higher branches, will be in
srcied in the best method Of reading History Bellies Let
tres Composition, Moral Philosophy, and the Evidences OF
the Christian RegiOnMiss III. will diligently cndeavOur
inst such principles, and form such habits in her pu
pills may render them happy n themselves, and useful
n society her long experience in The art Of teaching
joined with diligence, will, she sincerely hopes produce
their repondent cccsthe improvement Of The youth
fh mind Every requisite attention will be paid TO the
health and comfort OF the young Ladies committed TO her
care Having formerly resided az Bcnvenue, and taught
large school, she tie public from past experience,
that the situation is healthy teacher Of NJ ieic will be
procured aer the school goes into operation. Terms
Sll0 Tor board tuition and washing during thc scholastic
year Of ten months; payments quarterly To- advance day
pupl $l5 Each young Lady must find her own bed and
bedding; towels spoon, knife ana fork, and three pounds
Of candes Music and tie Of Inc inHumcnt sepa-
rate charge. Nov. I6. 5j-w6w