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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-08
'dste,n District Of Vrginid, to ,cit
EpE IL remembered, That on III
il y day of November. Ammo Dor
AL sand eight hundred and thirty.two. CoNwA,


lsEALl sand eight hundred and thiry-two, CONWAY
ROBINSON, of the said district, hath deposited
IN inns Office the title Of book the title of which is in the
words following, TO wit:
The practice in the Courts OF Law and Equity in Vir-
gina By CONWAY ROBINSON. Volume |. contain
ing practice in the Courts OF Law in Civil Cases.
he right whereof he claims author, in conformity
win an act OF Congress, entitled the
veral acts respecting copyrights"
RID. JEFFRIES, Clerk of the District.
The first volume OF RobinSon'S Practice commenc
WIN an introductory chapter the jurisdiction of the
several classes of courts established in Vrgnid; and
then treats OF the practice of the Courts of Law civil
cases. in 20 chapters, under the following es:-l Per-
sonaI actions given by statute 2 Limitation of personal
actions g. Process by which common personal actions
are commenced T. Proceedings at rules in personal
IONS D. Proceedings in personal ions required
be nj rules nor in court g. Proceedings court in per-
sonal actions before judgment T. Judgments personal
actions not on verdict s. Trial by jury in personal
lions 8. Verdict and judgment in personal actions. 10
IL Cases OF cduedt. 10. Eiectment II. Writs OF right
To- Dover 10. Suits relating to lands before men
Toned H. Taxing costs. 49, Executions 10. Scre
lacias upon Judgment recognzauce 30 Motions for
Judgment aud award of execution. 2l Attachments %
Civil causes affecting the public, cognzable in the
General Court % Correction of by the in
which the same committed 81 .bfdnddnus, prohi-
blon and hdbedS corpus 25. Writs error and SUPER
sededs.
The volume contains 674 pages exclusive of the table
Dt contents and table OF cited Ii printed good
paper, will be neatly bound in calf and sold SO 3d.
The binding will be finished early in December and the
book will then be for sale at the subscribers
Novenber
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Eagle Hotel.

TENHoMAS c. POWELL, late of the BoIIingbrook
n Hotel, Petersburg, respectfully informs his friends
and the public generally that he has leased the EAGLE
HOTEL and will take possession Tuesday, the 10th
inst, when he will be prepared 10 accommodate travel
make many alterations in this establishment which, he
thinks, will have tendency to add much TO the comfort
and convenience of those who may favor him with their
patronage.
Members of the Legislature will be provided with
Portable apartments and every exeron used TO give them
satisfaction Iii scarcely necessary say any thing Of
the advantages which this wellknown Hotel offers,
ated in the centre Of business and convenient all the
public Offices His experience in the business justiiies
him in saying, that nothing his part shall be wanting to
render this establishment worthy of the patronage of the
public. NOV. l9.l 57-lf
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SHALL offer for sale at public auction, at Goochand
u Court House, on Monday the nth day of December
next that being court day, tract of Land lying near the
upper end of that county, the waters OF the Big
lies in the range Of country which gold has been disco
vered and which, am informed has been found in consi-
derabe quantities on the adjoining land and some be-
believe, on this tract Mr.. 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 in
two annual payments bearing interest Bond with Sc
cury, and deed Of trust will be required Of the pur-
chaser. VIM. f. WICKHAM,
Trustee Of the estate Of Sdml Gist, decd.
Nov. lG. 55-tds
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- ALE Of aaDes, Corn, Stock, Sc-wu be sold pub.
- licy, On the 18th inst if fair Otherwise on the next
lair day. the lower halt OF Elk Island, about thirty
slaves most Of them young and valuable about FIVE hun
ded barrels Of corn; all the stock Of horses mules and
cattle, and all the plantation utensils, &c.
Terms.-For sums Of $50 anil upwards, one years
credit, on bonds with approved security; for smaller
amounts, cash. j. +. MAY
Dec. A. 60-2gw2w
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Oh EnREWARD. is offered for my negro man DA-
~ eJO VID, who ran away tom me on the 2Sih ulL
e y about 35 years Of age dark complexion, and about
hve feet six inches hgh, had on when ne went away,
suit OF grey cassinet tie has relations IN Petersburg,
and wi In North Carolina, where It s probable he may
ny 10 60 The above reward will be given tor the sppre-
henHon and delivery Of him 10 me in this city.
Zee. JAMES LYONS, Jr.
" The Petersburg Inellgcncer will please copy the
ABOVE 4 umes' j. L. Jr.
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BY RITCHIE A. COOK.

n The ENQUIRER is published twice n week. generally,
three times week
Ycc the heretofore Five Dollars payable ad
Notes OF ehacrcd spccepaying (on) will
seived payment. The Editors will tho safety
ong them by mall thepoage Of all letters being paid by the writer's
OF No will be discontinued, but
EJtors, until all arroaragcs have been paid up.
9 Whoever will the OF shall
keve the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
One
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assumed by person N this Is environs
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Amelia county, November 6.

* NEGROES, TOBACCO FACTORY, Sc for
OO sde.-The undersigned intending to close their
concern as 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 il fair weather, f not, the next fair day
thereaerD hftyhve negroes, viz: Two women; and the
balance boys and meu, all factory hands; coopers strip
and keg przer twisters and semmers likely and as
valuable hands, be found together in Vrginia-A
So the Tobacco Factory, and all the fixtures in which
there is IL iron presses and strip hid presses-A
dray' wagon, and horses-cOopers TOOLS and quantity
OF slaves and headng.A quantity of good bacon princi-
pay middngs, and from 10 to 20 hOgsheads good Rein
ed Tobacco. At time, will be sold I42 acres of
Land, lying between the Manchester Turnpike Road and
Capt Francis Smiths, through which the Rail Road runs
Terms of sGle.-The Factory Lot and the fixtures
where the amount of purchases exceed $780, and the
Land in Chesterfield, months credit for approved nego-
table notes with approved endorser-every thing else
viii be sold for cash;-at the time, where it may be
convenience, TO have 60 days the purchase of the
negrees by adding the interest," and giving satisfactory
sndoser those that reside in town will be accommodated
The sale will be continued from day day till completed
We also offer private sale Brick House and Lot on
Church Hill, nearly opposite the Sugar house, occupied
by Mrs Allen. GRAY s. PANKEY.
November 81. 5S-tds
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WRY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by John L..
England, bearing date the 30th day of November,
1924, Nath Cross and Finch Cross and of record in
the county court Of Hanover, in order Sally
Cross the payment Of certain debt therein described,
shall, the 2Sh day Of this month, if fair, the next
fair day thereafter, the occupied by Lnsey
Clark Formerly Tinsley sell to the highest bidder
ready money the tract Land conveyed in the said Deed
containing hundred and ninetye acres toge
with six likely negroes of them good bricklayer,
much thereof will be sufficient TO satisfy the said
debt interest and costs attending the sale thereof Acting
trustee shall convey the title vested in such
NATH. CROSS, Acting Trustee
December 8. 62-w1wt
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SURGEON DENTIST.

SURGEON DENTIST
X. H. BENSON, Dentist, respectfully informs the
EV citizens of Richmond aud the public generally that
he has returned to this city. Residence at the Eagle
Hotel.
All orders (post paid) for his anti Dyspepic pills and
Tooth-Ace drops, will receive immediate attention the
great demand for these invaluable pills. is the best proof
OF Their superiority [oct. 27] 5s-2aw2w
THNHE subscribers beg leave inform the public Shat
n they will open their MACHINE SHOP between this
aud Christmas, where they will be in readiness to serve
the public in manufacturing all of articles for
Agricultural purposes, among which will be WHEAT
IHREsHING MACHINES upon the best construction, up-
on the following terms, 10 wit -
Portable or Stationary Machines kept in repair
One year for s S.
Two years $l60,
Three years $40,
-Four years $3.50.
They will their Machines to hresh eouaI 10 auv
in the United States. They humbly solicit the public for
their patronage. All orders addressed to Dauis s. HoIns
in Fredericksburg, Va.,will be promptly attended TO.
DAVIS s HOLMS.
Fredericksburg, Nov. 23 57-w4w
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Oh Oh REWARD. --Rdnaway from the subscriber,
80 %V living in the county OF Madison, near the
Court House, the 10Th day OF September last negro
lad, about IL years of age. He is OF dark complexion,
round face, when walking his toes little turned in, when
spoken he has rather down look he is about feet
or 10 inches high When he away lie had ligh
mixed coOred coat, linen panaloons aud wool hat 1t
is presumed that he has changed his clothes, aud probably
his name, before this time | will pay the above reward
TO any person who will deliver the said negro me,
secure him in any Jail, so that get him again.
JASPER SPARKS.
Madison county, Va. Dec. |. 60 2dwlw
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DORTRAIT AND MINIATURE PAINTING by
~ Miss VALUE, residing at the Mansion House. He
friends and strangers respectfully invited call
see her specimens in those branches.
December s. 62-3t
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Oh nREWARD.- Strayed from the subscriber on
70 IL " the 18th ult two large Cattle, black
with white face and the other red. Whoever will de-
liver the said cattle TO me- number 24 at the Old Mar
et shall receive the above reward any person giving i'm
formation Of said cattle shall be literally rewarded
JOHN CULLINGWORTH
Dec 8 62 81
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III AND SCRlP.-The subscriber will purchase Land
Scrip, receivable in Ohio Indiana, and Illinois, and
pay Q15 cts )-one hundred and fifteen cents per acre
Cash, application at his Office, in Georgetown, Dis
trict of Columbia. w. s. NICHOLS.
Dis. Col. Georgetown, Nov d. 60-9t
NOTlCE-All persons indebted to the Estate of the
y late WIN. Cowan decd, will please make imme-
date payment to &. V. RAYMOND,
attorney JO' the AdDrinistT0irir.
NOV ~ SGT
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BURSUANT TO an order OF Chesterfield County Court,
n made on the 18th day Of November 1892 in the
suit OF Ford SHELTON and others, against Isaac d. Porter
representatives, shall offer Tor sale the highest bidder
at public auction on the premises, Saturday the 18th
day oil December next, that well known stand for a IA
yern, now occupied SUCH by Richard BeasIey called
SnaPsyie situated in the said county, about 90 miles
from Richmond, on the road leading from Richmond and
also from Chesterfield Court house TO Genito in Povbsan
with the land containing three four attached there
TO; and also at the time and place. under the same a
thereto Tavern has been kept at SnapsviIle for many
years; and is also good stand for Blacksmith and
WheeiwdghPs shop One eighth of the purchase money
will be required TO be paid in cash. and the balance in two
equal annual payments the purchaser giving bonds with
sufficient security, and the title being retained until the
purchase money be fully paid.
SILAS CHEATHAM,
November 10. l50-w4wI Commissioner.
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November 23.

VALUABLE Dan river Land for SdIe-In pursu-
of an order of the Court of Equity for Caswel
County, North Carolina we, the undersigned commission
will proceed SELL Tuesday the 18th day of De-
cember next, in the Town of Milton the highest bid.
knsons Quarter, belonging to the heirs of Roger Akin
SON. deceased This property is surpassed by any tract
ON Dan River etherfor the fertility of its soil the beau
~ and healthuness OF its situation. IL contains between
eighteen and nneteenhundred acres small proportion
only OF which is cleared The larger part of the wood
land Is rich creek bottom and first high land admra-
bly, adapted TO the culture of tobacco The low grounds
which extend nearly quite three miles along the
are very ch producing abundany any crop this
part OF the country. The buildings tolcrably good
Overseer house, negro houses crib and several ex
celent tobacco barns The Overseers house. situated
on beautiful emnence, with fine spring of water con-
venent, and commanding pleasing view of the town Of
Milton, about four miles below. Danve, rapidly
improving Town in Pisylvania, Virginia, is distant only
about seven miles above thus aordng the purchaser
two convenient markets for every article he may have to
dispose Of The condguty of this property to the above
named towns, and its situation large navigable
stream, render it well worthy the attention Of gentlemen
OF enterprise and capital particularly those who are
fond o! making tobacco of the finest quality Mr. Gosst
living on the plantation, Mr.. Gillespie near it. will no
doubt be good enough 10 show the premises any per-
wishing to view them
IermS-One two and three years credit bond and APP
proved security will be required, and the title withheld
until the last payment shall be made.
The land will be sold in entire tract or divided as
may suit the views of purchasers.
WILLIAM BAIRD, l.;
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N0TICE.-The general meeting of the Stockholders
IL of the Bank Of Pirginid, will be held according to
the Charter, the Bank the first Monday in January
next A. ROBINSON, in. Cashier.
December 8, 1892 62-n
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- iLE IF Lands SGUeS, and other Personal estate.-
~ Will be sold the highest bidder, Gardeners Cross
Roads, in the county OF Louisa Thursday the 20 OF
December next II far, not, the next iar day thereaf
ter, the following Lands, TO wit-The Tavern said
Cross Roads, with about Que hundred and fifty of
land attached heTetoAlso two other Tracts of Land in
the neighhorho)d; contains about hundred and
seventy ave acres, the other about sixty
Slaves, three men, one aud three girs all the
horses, hogs and sheep the crop OF corn, fodder
shucks &c, the plantation utensils, and the household
and kitchen furniture of which Elbridge Gardner died
seized and possessed.
TeTnlS.-The Lands will b. sold a credit Of one
two and three years the purchasers giving bonds with APP
proved security and lien the land TO the pur
chase money The slaves and her estate will be sold
credit OF twelve months, for all sums above ten dol
lars the purchaser giving bond with approx ed security
For all OF dollars and under cash will be requ
cd MILES II. GARDNER, .Agent
For the Legatees and Distributes OF
Elbrdge Gardner, deceased.
p. S.-Tbose persons having claims, those indebted
said estate, will bring forward their claims and mike
settlement. NJ. G..
December 4. BIS
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FNHE subscribers have entered into co-partnership,
n under the firm of III. s. w. MORTON, for the
transaction of Grocery Shipping and Commission Bust
ness, and hope by OF strict integrity and perse
verance TO entite themselves merited full share
OF public patronage. HENRY MORTON,
WILLIAM MORTON,
Four doors above the Columbian Hotel, Cary street
December 8. eft
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u AND, NEGROES, &C. FOR SALE-By virtue Of
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 on Wednes
day. the 10Th day of December next, proceed on the pre-
misses TO sell the following property wit tract of land
containing by recent survey 229 acres being the portion
Of the tract on which said Payne lived, east or north of the
road also, two negro This land is of very good
qudliy-and under the second deed, the remainder of
said land supposed TO be upwards Of hundred
some go OF which is creek and branch bottoms-a
large portion OF the remainder excellent farming land
At the same time or 10 slaves, the stock Of every kind
crops corn tobacco, &c furniture plantation utensils
On the FIRST tract there is small dwelling house; on the
other capacious with other usual and necessary
improvements.
TeTms--The property under the 1s Deed will be sold
for cash; under the 3D. the land on credit of l. and
years. the slaves for cash; and other property on credit
Of IL months Mr.. u. NJ Payne, living on the premises
will shew the land to any person wishing see IT, II the
day Of sale should prove bad will take place the FIRST
fair day thereafter. THE TRUSTEES.
November 20. 56-tds
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A SITUATION WANTED.--A Young Gentleman
IN deemed wellqual6ed oinstruc in the Latin Greek
and French Languages and the various branches OF English
Education, and who has had experience in teaching
IS DESTROYS TO obtain situation in private family as
teacher to few pupils for the ensuing year RE is
possessed OF unexcepuonabe testimonials Of capacity,
character, sc. Letters (post pad addressed to v H.
Union Mills, Fluvanns, Virginia. will receive prompt at
tenton. TNov. Oh 53-w4w
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NOTICE.-1he 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
ments, good dwelling house with five rooms all in ex-
cellent repair for the reception of travellers as tavern
stable, rst-rae store house, with counting room all
in good order for business; wagon yard with granary
and house for wagoners stay also fodder and hav
house, all at the wagon yard also, granary near the
stable rstrae garden and orchard all of the 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
to James River through buckingham and to Carriers
vile, Cumberland Court House, Sc &C. This is one of
the most healthy places in Virginia being conveniently
supplied with good water at the edge of the yard well
every other convenience, which makes ii 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
medatcy II desired For terms, apply 20 the subscriber
Sept H. 37--tl JOSEPH b. GLENN.
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A BOLTON OF NEGRO SLAVERY Review
N OF the Debate Ia the Virginia Legislature Of 1881
and on the abolition Of Negro Slavery, by Citizen Of
Virginia" There will be but small edition Of the above
Review struck off, and the larger portion Of 1t is intended
tor distribution Persons wishing to copies, may
dot by applying 10 r. T. SMITH.
December 4. 6O--0
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a SITUATION WANTED.--A young Gentleman
IN who has had several years experience teacher,
wishes to procure situation for the ensuing year, in
private family, public private seminary. He
has been deemed qualified to teach the Greek, Latin and
French languages, together with several branches of Ma
thematics.
min F. Niche of Richmond, will be attended to-
Dec 8. S62-w3w
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By The Governor Qf The Commonwealth of VirgiHiq
A PROCLAMATION.

~
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, vacancy hath occurred in the repre-.
w senlston 10 the Senate This State by The death
OF William G. Holt, Esq have thought proper 10 issue
this proclamation, requiring The shehs Of Norolk county
Phucess Anne, NsusemOnd, and the Mayor OF the 30.
rough Of Norfolk, election be held for their
respective counes, and the Borough OF Norfolk on the
lOlh day OF December 1892 for suitable person TO re-
present ihe said District In the Senate OF this State
Given under my hand Governor, and under
lseal the lesser seal Of the commonwealth, al Rich
nond this 1t day Of December, 1892.
JOHN FLOYD
The editor Of The Norfolk Herald will publish the above
twice. December 4 6o-td
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A DMINISTRATRIX,s sALE.-wiu he sold =, tho

A DMINISTRATRIX's SALE.-will be sold at the
"A plantation Of the late Thomas Stage decd Charles
City county, on Wednesday the 18th day of December
all his Household and Kitchen Furniture consisting of the
usual variety, together with all the stock of every kind
consisting OF horses cattle, sheep and hogs, with all the
crop OF corn fodder, shucks SC Terms of sale will he
credit oil six months all ten dollars. under
at sum- cash. bonds with approved security will be re-
qured-A persons having claims against said will
that they may be settled; and all those that are indebted
to the estate will please make payment.
ELIZABETH e. stage, Adm'x. of
november "a. loo-dsJ Ihos Stage, decd.
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.-win be sold at Bushy
IA Parke on the Rappahannock river, between IL and
10 miles below Urbanna, in the county OF Middesex on
Thursday the 10th OF December next il fair if not the
hrs day thereafter between 20 and 80 valuable Negroes
consisting OF men, and children considerable
portion OF whom young and likely Also at the same
me ana place, the crops OF Corn, Fodder &C. made on
ne farm the present yearthe stock of Horses, Mules
cattle, sheep and Hogs, Farming Utensils, SC.
Terms Of Sdfe.-A credit of twelve months will be al
lowed Tor all sums above ten dollars purchaser execu
ing oond with approved security to carry interest from the
cash will be required.
NELSON BERKELEY, .qdnrr.
Of Tho. Nelson Berkeiy, deed.
Hanover county, Oct. 25th, 1882. 52-idss
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.-wiII be sold on Tues.
IA day the eleventh day of December next, at
Obsio, in the county of Amelia if fair, otherwise
the next fair day, and continue from day to day I'M
I'll hnished all OF the stock of horses cattle sheen and
hogs, several prime yoke of work oxen between 20 and
$1,000 pounds OF pork (Which promises TO be prime all
The plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture
also between ~ or 1900 barrels OF corn, the crop of od
der shucks and straw belonging the estate of the late
Mrs Mary Randolph deceased. Terms of sale-For all
sums not exceeding twenty dollars, cash. and for all sums
exceeding that amount, IL months credit will be given:
carry interest from the date; but if puncuay paid the
nieres; will be RENTED.
WILLIAM EGGLEsToN, Admir-
of Mary Randolph, decd
Amelia county, November 6. 52-tds