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AATESTERN INN, RICHMOND, va.-The subscri-
w Der takes this opportunity of rendering to his
friends his grateful thanks, for the very liberal support he
has met with since taking the old stand kept so long by
Claiborne Thomas leased by the subscriber for eight
years continuance of the Western Traders in stock
particularly solicited as every endeayor will be made to
give entire satisfaction.
In addition to the establishment being newly furnished
and the lots being substantially enclosed for the accommo
daton Of every kind Of Stock two first rate Drivers and
Break Wagon at the command of his Western friends
which will be found desirable those having horses never
before broke w III. PLUMB
N. u. Any all that can be rendered. in my power TO
assist my old friends, aud all others calling at my old stand
20 dispose Of their Stock viii be cheerully rendered
also invite all my friends and others, give nv friend
PLUMB a call. CLAIBORNE l.. THOMAS
March TO- 10I--yy4wr
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oGIce o. the Board Of Commissioners.


WASHINGTON, February g. 1882.
n n the notice given the 18th of October last
IL announced that the Board would the 9th of Janu-
airy, 1892 proceed to decide upon the validity of the claims
filed and dockecd up to that day; and, accordingly
the present session, all the in which the parties in
terested prepared, have been acted upon:
cenve TO future attention the part oil claimants the
Board express their regret that, the part of OF
them as muchindustry in preparation has not been mani
tested there should have BEEN and their apprehension
that further neglect produce consequences which the
Board would deprecate 1t may be improper besides
TO say that the duty OF preparing and exhibiting evidence,
rests wholly on the claimants; and that it does become
the Commissioners TO designate what proofs should be
hlbed and that their obligations, evidence limit
ed TO careful and impartial consideration OF every
which the claimants themselves may think proper offer,
in support OF their respective preensions 1t is therefore,
Ordered, That all persons who have claims, 10 be de-
cided upon by this Commission be, and they hereby
notified TO present. before the first day of Nav next
verified in conformity with The rules prescribed by this
Board and accompanied by all the proofs which the claim
ants may consider material.
Ordered That when this Board ADJOURN it adjourn to
meet on the twenty day of Apnl next and that it
will then proceed TO decide upon the validity of all the
claims, filed at that date and previously acted upon
OTdered That after the first day of May next, no me-
mortal shall be received unless satisfactory shall be
shewn, why the claim claims offered after that period
had not been flied before. BY order of the Board of Com
missioncrs. ROBERT FULTON, Sec
Feb. l6. 80 -IawtlstMay
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By the Gouernoriof the Commonwealth Of Virginia
a PROCLAMATION.-Whc Whereas vacancy hath oc-
IN Cured in the representation in the Senate of this
State, by the resignation OF Charles S. Morgan Esq., l.
John Floyd, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
have thought proper 10 direct that the Sherls of Monon-
gala, Preston and Randolph election be held
Tor their respective counties, at the court day thereof in
the month OF April for suitable person to
the said District, in the Senate of Virginia.
Given under my hand as Governor and under the seal
[Sea] of the Commonwealth at Richmond this
10Th day of March, 1882.
March 81. [I05--wiw1 JOHN FLOYD
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~ eHANeERY--vIas AT circuit Sspou-
or Court Of Law and Chsncsry. holden at tho Capt.
,Sn the City OF Richmond. ON Tuesday the eighth day Of
Robert Poore, E. and A. Hubbard, Rankin and Fowie,
Jefferson and Mckinley. Thomas Cooksey, II. l.. Philip.
Robert Ewing, Thomas De sylver Mordecai Lewis and
Samue Lewis - Shipey and -----Batram, and
Read and Gray, spItff,
Against
John Hendree William ID. wren Sergeant of the City
of Richmond and Administrator OF William w Henine.
dec, Elijah Brown, George Hendree, Hamilton Potts.
William w Smith and Albert w, Sarah Ann, and viii
liam Smith, infants, John s. Myers and Robert G. Scott.
On motion Of the plaintiffs by Counsel John Robinson,
the Clerk Of this Court, is assigned guardian al e to
the infant defendants, Albert w. Smith, Sarah Ann Smith,
and William Smith, to defend them in this suit: And tho
Court doth order, that the defendants, Robert c. Scott
and John Myers render before OF the Commission
es oil tins Court OF their transactions tho
deed IN trust copy whereof is filed exhibit in tho
cause bearing date the twenty first day of June,
thousand eight hundred and twenty -hve made between
John endree oil the hrst part the said John s. Myers
and Robert c. Scott OF the second part and s. and NJ
Allen and Company, c. and q. Clarke, Henry Watkins
Baldwin and Ives, Anthony X. Thornton, BENJAMIN f.
Hillard, Charles Z. Abrahams, Edward Halam Cullen
and Briggs John Winston, Hefiernan, Cook and RYAN
George Hendree, VIM. W. Smith for his three wards Albert
W. Smith, Sarah Ann Smith, and VIM. Smith and George
Hcndrce, for Hamilton Potts. Of the third part and Of tie
amount received by them under the said deed
and that they deposit whatever shall appear
due from them such settlement in the Bank Virginia
to the credit Of this cause subject to the future order of the
Court; and the said Commissioner is directed TO examine
state and settle the said account, report the same to.
the Court with any matters specially stated deemed per-
nent by himself, which may be required ly the par
ties TO be stated. And the Court doth further order
the said Robert c. Scott John S. MYERS do rcport TO.
the Court their proceedings under the order entered In
this cause the eleventh day Of February, thou
sand eight hundred and twenysix stating specially the
to whom loaned and the security taken by them for
repayment OF the and that they deposit such
r'y with the Clerk Of this Court
A Copy.--Teste, WILLIAM G.. SANDS, ID. C.
Feb. II, 1882.
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MoNpAY. .Wnrch 3d Is2e

MONDAY March 3D. 1928
On motion OF the plaintiffs by counsel, the doth or
der that the defendants John Hewlett and Peter F. Smith,
submit to an examination in solemn form, before the Conn
missioner who may perform the order, made in this cause
the first Instant touching the the accounts
directed by the said order
And at Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery
Tor Hcnrco county, held the Capitol the city afore
said, on Tuesday, October the 18th, 1881:
On motion OF the plaintiffs, by counsel, and for reasons
appearing the court doth order, that OF the Commits
soners OF this court proceed the order
In this cause the first day of March, thousand eight
hundred and wentyeght, and report court in tho
manner thereby rected. Copies. Teste,
March 6. WILLIAM G.. SANDS, ID. c.
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NWTAS committed to the Jail OF Norfolk Borough on
w the ID day of May, 1881, Negro Man. He
states his is Caesar James, and that he is free and
was born the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in Talbot
county He is about 81 % years of age, black COM
plexion, feet inches high. The owner OF the above
negro f any is requested to comply with the law in such
otherwise he will be dealt with the law directs
Feb. Is, 1892. N. CURRIER, Jalor,
9l-WI2t Norfolk Boron oh
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N CERY-VIRGINIA.-At Superior Court
IL of Chancery, holden at the Capitol in the city of Rich
mond, on Saturday, the LIST day OF March, 1928:
Peter J. Branch Ale xandcr r.. Branch, and Everett M
branch' pitts.
John Hewlett and Peter F. Smith, admrs of Obadiah
Smith, the said Peter +. Smith, Robert McTyre Lucy
Smith, John III. Smith, Jordan Smith, William ats and
Polly his wife, Henry Randolph and Thomas Wills and
Ridley his wife, defts
This cause, in which the plaintiffs appear to have pro-
ceeded in the mode prescribed by law against the deien
dans Robert McTyre and John III. Smith, who are out
OF this country and the other defendants except
Peter T. Smith, and Wills and wife, the several deere
tai orders taking the bill for confessed them which
appear to have been duly executed this day TO
be heard on the BILL the of the defendants
f. Smith, and Thoms Wills and Ridley his wife, and ex-
aminaions of Witnesses and argued by On
consideration whereof the doth order that the de-
PENDANTS, John Hewlett and Peter F. Smith, adm'rs OF
Obadiah Smith, render of their intesates ad
mnistraon OF the estate Of Martha Branch decd and an
account OF the administration OF Martha Branch decd on
the estate OF Peter Branch decd, and their
own administration OF the estate of the said Obadiah Smith,
dec,Aso, an account OF the property, real and person.
al, OF the said Obadiah Smith, Iced the debts duo
from his estate, which accounts the said Commissioner is
directed TO examine state and sette and court re-
port with any matters specially stated deemed pertinent
by himself or which may be required by the parties bo
stated.
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HtHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL
u The canal open, and navgabe by vessels drawing
six feet water In q few weeks, oulver now making
will be Finished when vessels Of eight feet draft may pass
as usual. The Tolls and Regulations Of Passenger Bar
ges and vessels with merchandise, remain TIC same
they were last The facilities and despatch afford
ed on this route will he continued az heretofore.
r. NJ. LEWIS, President G. and DC. Co.
Feb. "a, 03-cs6t
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COMMISSIONS ER's orrrcE.

RtctDioud, 10Th Feb 1892.
The parties interested, hereby notified, that have
appointed The 10th day Of April next, 10 take the
directed by the above order Of court, at which time they
are hereby required TO attend before me- my office at
the Capitol in the city Of Richmond, with the necessary
accounts vouchers &c to enable perform the duty
required by said order.
VIM. g. PENDLEToN, Comr.
Feb. IS. gI-ve,vs
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WILLIAM G. SANDS, d. C.
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,

The parties concerned in the of the going
Orders are hereby notified, that have appointed Mon
day, the 2lst day Of May merit, 10 the same,
at which nc they hereby required 10 attend before
me- at my Office, at the CAPITOL in the city Of Richmond
with the accounts and proofs necessary enable per-
form the duties which, by said Orders, dcvolved on
one of the Commissioners Of the said Circuit Superior
Court and prepared TO do and submit 10 whatsoever may
be incumbent them in obedience TO the said Orders
or either OF them. And all creditors of the estate of Oba
diah Smith, Decd hereby notified and required, at
the same time and place. TO exhibit before their claims
against the said estate, with the proof support such
claims. VIM. G.. pENDLETON. (,,p,'y
March 20. IO3-,y4w
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NOR SALE.-My tract of land, Containing one thou
IL sand acres) situated in Prince Edward County, on
Sandy River, two miles from the bridge and five miles
from Farmvie,-a houshing little village, where ready
market may be had for all its products, and within three
miles oil superior manufacturing mill that deals largely
IN grain 1t is in agreeable, wealthy and healthy neigh
borhood:lt might be divided into three tracts
ing three good dwelling houses and orchards ii; it is
well watered having many fine springs and branches and
and fifty of bottom land, fine body of woods heavi-
ly tmbered and much the land fresh and well enclosed
with strong fences; and where reside good dwelling
house neatly painted inside and out, garden, 40
square, newly paled and every necessary clubhouse for the
accommodation OF family granary entirely new, with
hreshing machine, stables carriage house, and sufi-
cen number OF first rate Tobacco houses, with pses
sheds TO take OF thirty thousand pounds of Tobacco
all nearly new Iwould let several crop hands go with
the land first rate carriage driver, good Blacksmith
two three families of negroes In my absence my son
Henry Nj. Vaughan who resides the land will show it
TO any person wishing 10 purchase -Tcrms LIBERAL and
made known on application. J. VAUGHAN.
March 20. IO2-wIot
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TUywENTY DOLLARS REwARD.-Ran away, in

TUNWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran away, in
IL July, 1880, my Negro Woman Louisa about 20
years old, tawney complexion, and very likely. She
has small scar her forehead; when she looks any
mon She is very good weaver and knittcr-can spin
on the flax and cotton wheels She has acquantances
living at Judge Smiths and also at N1ler's Iron Works,
some negro wagner She has acquaintances in the
county Of Louisa, in the neighborhood of the Green
Springs and Pottysvle-aso in fredericksburg. have
no doubt she has procured free papers and free
woman will give the above reward for her apprehen
sion, and pay all reasonable charges for her delivery
me- i'll Orange county, five miles above the Court House.
March B. [96-wSt"1 GEORGE BRADLEY
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6S PRiNG SUPPLiES.-RAYMoND aud BRorHrRs
~ beg leave to notify country merchants and Others
That they constantly receiving from their mandatory
splendid assortment Of Hats Of al patterns usually called
ior-both black and dfab.They have also hand large
assortment OF Caps suited TO the season. together with
about one hundred dozen Of the noted Pam.lcai Hats
March H. t00-wAv
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I'm CHANCERY.--At rules holden in the Clerks Of
@ fee of the County Court of Charlotte, The 9th day Of
February 1892, Abraham s. Daniel John Lyon Nam
cy his wife, formerly Nancy Daniel, Charles w. jones'
and Elizabeth his wife, formerly Elizabeth Daniel Pfs
against
James o. Daniel, Robert Morton sdmor Of John c.
Daniel, decd Elizabeth Daniel (widow of Campbell Da-
MEL decd) and Pleasant Harris and Sally his wife, Des-
The Deiendants, James c. Daniel and Pleasant Harris
and Sally his wife not having entered their appearance
according TO the Act Of Assembly and the Rules of this
Court, and il appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court
that they are not inhabitants OF this State, the motion
ot the plaintiffs by counselH is ordered That the said
Defendants do appear here the first Monday in MAY
next and enter their appearance and the PLAINTIFF
BILL and give security for performing the decree of the
Court and that copy Of this order be inserted in some
printed in the city of Richmond for two months sue
cessyey and ported at the front door OF the Court house
OF the said county. Copy Testc,
WINSLOW ROBINSON, C..
Feb. 21. 92-wSw~
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I'm CHANCERY.--In the Circuit Superior Court OF
IL Law and Chancery for Henrico county, the 10th
January 1882:
John Snellngs, George Snelings, Alexander Snclngg
William Snellngs, Josiah Sringer and his wife Polly,
John Laprade and Sally his wife, Elias Crump and Eliza
beth his wife, and Martin Brooks in right of his late wife
Nanny, Pitts
against
William G.. Eam admor with the will annexed OF Eli
zabeth Keen, Decd and John Blankenship, Defs.
This cause in which the plaintiffs appear have pro-
cecded against the defendant John Bankcnshp, who is
ont OF this country in the mode prescribed by law against
absent defendants, he still failing appear and answer
came on this day TO be heard the bill, of the
other defendant, exhibits and examinations of Witnesses
and was argued by COUNSEL On consideration whereof,
the court doth adudge order and Decree that the deen
dant William G. Elan, render account Of his
tons as administrator with the will annexed Of Elizabeth
Keen, deceased, before of the Commissioners Of this
court, who is directed to examine, state and settle the same
and to the court report with any matters specially stated
deemed pertinent by himself, which may be required
by the parties 10 be so stated. A Copy. Tcste,
j, ROBINSON. CPk
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TMNEN DOLLARS REWARD, win he given The
m sides what the law allows for the delivery to me-
near Thompsons Cross Roads, Louisa Of my Blacksmith
NELSON. He is 80 or IS years of age, feet or 10
tenance when spoken His clothing when he Jeff me-
was dark grey cassne coat blue cashmere waisicoat
and mixed panaloons and white fur at-fIc was hired
the last year the Petersburg Rail Road where he pro-
badly nov isand the year before on the Rappalannock
CANAL have 10 believe that he has obtained the
free papers Of ls father Jack John Overflow certified
to ~ Caroline Court LAUNCELOT MINOR
warren ~. wIw-104
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n N CERY-VIRGINIA.-In Powhatan Coun-
A ~ Court, February the 18th, 1892
Nathaniel Charter. PllG

Nathaniel Charter, Pin.
against
Peter r. Archer, Jr. William W. Archer and John III.
Seger, late Shcriof Powhatan and as SUCH ad'or of
Peter f. Archer SEN, decd. Defs
This day came The Plaintiff, by Richard W. Fournoy,
Esq his Attorney, and filed his bill, and the Defendant,
Peter F. Archer, Jr having entered his appearance
and given security according the of Assembly and
the rules OF this Court and it appearing TO the satisfaction
OF the Court that he is not inhabant OF this Common
wealth. On the motion Of the Plaintiff by his said Attor-
ncy il is ordered that the said Peter Archer J ap
pear here the third Wednesday in May next and an
swer the bill of the Plaintiff, and give security for perform
ing such decree the Court may make herein; and that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some news
paper published in the city Of Richmond for months
successyely and posted the front door Court house
OF this county. Copy. Tcste,
Feb 81 T93--wSw1 r. +. GRAVES d. C.
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GHADEiRA WINE-Fnc old Madeira Wine, i'm
I'VE ported by MS direct from Madeira in 1927, and
since then has had the benefit of a voyage to London
For sale by G.. s. A. WARWICK
Feb. IL. 9I--wSwr
6SALT-3,50O sacks recently imported per ships Rich
- mond and Tally Ho-hpply 10 J.. LUpLuM, at the
Dock, or TO JOHN GARTH
March ~ i05-3w
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The parties interested in the foregoing Order
formed, that have appointed the Path day of April 1882
Oce in the county Of James City, between the hours of
O'Clock A. NJ, and O'Clock p NJ, with copy OF the
court papers, and all things necessary in taking the
counts. EDWARD RICHARDSON Conn.,
March IT. IO2- 1awIm
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Plaintiff

EN ANCERY.-VIRGINIA-AtR Rules holden in
IL the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chanccry for Henrco county, the 9th day of Febru-
airy, 1882:
Ann Dent McRae, tho wife of Alexander McRao, by
James Mclsae, her next friend, pitf.
against
Alexander McRae and others, de1s.
The defendant above named having entered his APP
pearance and given security according the Act of AS
sembly and the Rules OF this Court and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that he is inbaban of this
countyHis ordered That the said defendant do appear
before the Judge OF said Court the Capitol, in the
city OF Richmond the FIRST day of the May Term
TO be holden for the trial of civil causes and the
with inserted in newspaper published the city of
Richmond, for two months successfully, and posted the
front door OF the Capitol, in the said city.
Copy. Tes,e, ]. ROBINSON, C. c..
March 6. 97-wSw
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IN CHANCERY, Virginia AT Rules, holden in the
and Chancery for Hcnrco County the 9th day Of Fcbru-
airy, 1892
Robert Poorc, Plaintiff
against
Benjamin Sheppard, Sheriff of Henrico County, to
whom was committed the estate of Neil McCoul for adj
ministraton, John Parkhill and others, Defendants
The defendant, John Parkhl, having entered his
appearance and given security according the Act
semby and the Rules of this Court and appearing by
satisfactory evidence, that he is nhabtant OF this
Couny is ordered that the said defendant do appear
before the Judge of said Court The Capitol in the
City of Richmond, the first day of the May Term
bill of the plaintiff; and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in some newspaper published in the city of
Richmond tor two months SUCCESSFULLY and posted at the
front door of the Capitol in the said cityA Copy Tes
Feb 81. I92-wSwl ]. ROBINSON. C. C.
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Those propositions seemed to hin, perfectly reasonable.
The first particularly far IL related 10 the pro-
vision OF by the State tor the removal of all such
slaves might be voluntarily surrendered by their
TO the State II The means OF removal furnished
by tho State Mr. D. believed that many such surrenders
little, at the hands OF the Legislature. II the humanity,
public spirit and philanthropy of individuals prompted
them make such voluntary offerings for the public good
surely The State would have the iberaly TO furnish the
means Of removal the very small ptiancc that
sary Tor that purpose, which MIR. ID. understood TO be
sone,hug like $35. So far, said Mr.. D. in view Of the
memorial which he about present, he might be
willing TO go at present, in lcgisaing the subject He
oil means by the State 10. removing slaves as might
be voluntarily surrendered FART tregarded the pro-
hiSon by law OF the emancipation oil slaves, except
condition oiimWedatc removal. He hoped he believed
his constituents would expect of him wish him at
this time 10 so farther God grant said Mr.. D. that they
may no, have repent that they desired any egs.
ton the subject whatever this time and by this
legislature. He respectfully asked that the memorial
might be referred to the appropriate committee.
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COMMISSIONERS OrrIcE,
Rirb,nood OLE E.L 10

fttcnWoHd, zlSt REQ. 1857.
The parties concerned in the execution of the above
Order so Tar II relates to the of therein
referred are hereby notified, that have appointed Mon
day. the SUN day Of April next for their attendance be-
fore the matters REFEREED which time they arc
hereby required to attend my Office, the Capitol in
the City Of Richmond with their accounts vouchers and
other proofs touching the matter referred.
VIM. G. PENDLETON, Comr.
March j, 1882. 95-wSw
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I'm CHANCERY-In James City county court, Jan
II 9th 1882:
William Hawkins, administrator of Allen Richardson,
decd, P.f
against
Norborne Radcliffe, Thomas Radcliffe, Caroline Rat
cliffe, heirs of James Radcliffe, deed Dts
This cause, in which tho order of publication appear,
to have been duly published this day heard
on the bill and exhibits fled and argued by counsel;
consideration Whereof the doth audge order and
decree that account be taken before the COM
missioner oth court of the fee simple and probable annual
value OF the lands OF James Radcliffe, decessedand
that the plaintiff render before the commissioner
account showing the Of the debt due the plain
tif and demanded by his bill, together with any pay
ments which have been made to him OH that account
which accounts, the commission is directed to
anine state and settle, and make report thereof to tho
court with any matters specially stated deemed pertinent
by HIMSELF which may be required be stated by
the parties. a copy. Teste,
Feb 81 [92-w4w] TIL. o. COGBILL, C.