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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-08

II UZBOROUGH.-Tbs capital Racer and Stallion,
~ just imported will stand the ensuing at Hicks
ford Greensville County, Virginia. He is dark bay
without any white, very handsome, fully feet inches
high OF great substance, length and p0tCe. He was pur
chased at very high price, and selected expressly
prove our stock of horses, by good Judge any in
England and Cih this uieJo attention paid his FORM
blood, racing exploits, and reputation stallion which
are all of the first character.
He was got by Williamson's Ditto, the winner of the
Derby in lSO3 the sire OF Sultans DAM Sultan is now
covering at 90 sovereigns) and brother to Walton
VINO covered at f52 10; his dam by Dick Andrews the
best horse OF his days his grandam Eleanor the best
oil her day, the only winner of both the Derby and thu,
OAKS own sister TO Julia the dam of Phantom
ed at t52 TO- and Cressida the dam of Priam the best
horse the English turf by Whskey the best son of
Satram out OF Young Ganess the dam of Sorcerer Sc
aud the best brood mare her days. Gan:ess by Machem
&c. (See English Stud Book.)
Il. won Il races, beating of the best horses the
day. Iongwa afterwards sold for 600 guineas locke
Sgnorna Prosody Euphratcs, Pcton, Preseniment, &C.
&c. lie ran many heat races and all except one,
when he beat by horse that he had before beat and
beat afterwards, and was esteemed "perhaps the ganest
horse III the Kingdom" He generally handicapped
to carry rery high eights aud remained on the turf I'M
iii he was rising years old, perfectly sound.
He covered in England seasons at 10 gs and his colts
are remarkably fine.
The public now cross the daughters and grand
daughters oil Sir Archie and other mares, with
horse OF undoubed pedigree and character Ample ac-
conmodauonS will be provided for mares and under no cir
cunstances will more be taken than can have complete
justice done them. Refer to
j. AVERY, ESQ or
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FEMALE SEMINARY ovo

~ cses OF this Seminary, will commence on the second
Monday in January next and terminate on the second
Saturday IN December following, including vacation Of
month, during the summer instruction will lie given
in all the branches OF literary, scientific and polite edu
cation II will be the great object Of the Instructor to
lead his pupils to the formation Of correct habits and TO
prepare them for every period and every sphere Of action
The government OF the school will be entirely PARENTAL
Terms per session OF ten months, follows
Tuition in all the English branches, 500 90
Music 40 90
French and Latin, 10 90
Painting Velvet, no
Ten or twelve Young Ladiescan be accommodated with
board, 10 the iamy Of the subscribers $40 per scho
lastic year-Communications directed to Smiths Cross
Roads will be attended to, without delay.
Nov g. t5l-w0rJ JOHN b. T1NSLEY.
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n OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Cumberland Court
il October Odd, 1882:
Norrell H. Robertson, III u c. Hill guardian for Alon-
20 p Robertson. Theophilus w Robertson and Madison
b. Robertson infant children of Jeffrey Robertson Jr de-
ceased, Daniel e. Taey and Sally N. his wife, formerly
Sally NJ Robertson and Willeby Robertson, Comps
against
Matthew w. Robertson, Henry M. Robertson Alonzo
p. Robertson, Theophus w. Robertson, Madison b. Ro-
berson, jeffrey A. Taey, Thomas North and Rosamond
c. his wife, lately Rosamond c. Talley, VIM. c. r. Tai
ley Alphus d. Taley, Marcellus G. Talley and Susanna
A. Taey, children of Daniel G. Tafey, and Sally NJ his
wife, Louisa Nj. Robertson, VIM. d. F. Robertson Virgil
MIA +. A. Robertson Alfred b. Robertson, Il. T. Robert
son, children of Norve III. Robertson and Norvel Ro-
bertson, brother OF the said Jeffrey Robertson J decea
ed, Judith Wineford, relct OF - Wineford, deceased,
and Rhodee Gannaway, relct of - Gannaway de-
ceased, Defs.
Miller Woodson is appointed guardian, al ltem for the
infant defendants in this and the defendants Nor
veil Robertson, Louisa Nj. Robertson, VIM. d. f. Robert
son, Virginia l.. a. Robertson Alfred b. Robertson T. T.
Robertson and Judieh Wineord having entered their
appearance and given security according the act of As
semby and the rules of this Court and appearing TO the
satisfaction OF the Court that they inhabitants of
this Commonwealth, il ordered that they do appear here
on the first day OF January Court next the plain
tits bill and give security for performing such decree as
the Court may make herein, and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in newspaper published in the
city OF Richmond and continued for two months success
svey and that another copy be posted up at the front
door OF the Courthouse of this county two Court DAYS
Copy.-Tese, p. H. NUNNALLY, ID. C..
November y. 53-WSW
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HNDUCATl0N.-AIiss +. r. HUGHEs date Of the
M CITY OF Mchmond), respectfully informs the inhab-
tants OF Gloucester aud the adjacent countless that she in
tends opening Seminary for young Ladies' Benvenue
IN the above named county, the first Monday ia Janua
~, 1883 Her course OF instruction., will embrace the
following branches Orhography, Reading Writing
Practical Arithmetic, English Grammar Geography with
the use OF the Maps and Globes and an introduction 10
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry Those young Ladies'
qualhed to commence the higher branches will be in
struced in the best method Of reading History Bellies Let
tres Composition, Moral Philosophy and the Evidences of
the Christian Region.-Aiiss II. will diligently cndeavoug
70 nsul such principles and form such habits in her pu
pills. as may render them happy in themselves and useful
IN society her long experience in The art Of teaching,
joined with diligence. WILL she sincerely hopes produce
their correspondent eiectsthe improvem Of the Youth
lul mind Every requisite attention will be paid TO the
health and comfort Of the young Ladies committed TO her
care. Having formerly resided at BeDvenue and taught
large school she the public from past Experience
that the situation IS healthy teacher OF Music will be
procured after the school goes into operation Terms
SllO for board tuition and washing during the scholastic
year OF ten months payments quarterly n advance day
pupils SlS Each young Lady find her own bed and
bedding; towels spoon, knife and fork and three pounds
OF candles Music and tie Of the instrument, sepa-
rate charge. Nov. 10 J5-W6w
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Hcksfor, creonsville, Va, Oct. i6 D. 55MM4t

ENDUCAIlON.-The School at my residence in the
-HA county oil Caroline, the White Chmnics will
DC continued the ensuing year The Scholastic wear will
commence the 9Th OF January next and terminate the
1h day OF December following, deducting one of lie
summer months for vacation In this School will be
taught Reading, Writing Composition, Arithmetic Eng
Ilsh Grammar, Geography, with the of Maps and
GiObes Mathematics, Surveying, History, sacred and
PTolane together with the Latin Greek and French Lam
guages For board and tuition, the of eighty dollars
will be charged the boardcr finding his own bed bed
Ional charge OF five dollars will be made. In the family
OF the subscribers ten twelve boarders will be accom-
modated
The subscriber intending 10 abandon the practice of
Law, (shouid the School justify W will devote his person
al attention exclusively TO it, otherwise, under his mmc-
date superintendent il will be conducted by Mr. John
scott who has had the benefit of six years experience as
teacher, and who is highly recommended, by the late
Richard Morris Of Hanover, John Kidd, and Alexander
F. Rose, member OF the Convention in " hose family he
taught private School for five years with considerable
success.
The location Of this School, in point of health is infe
ror probably TO in the State; instances Of Bilious
disease rarely occurring The subscriber deeply sensi
BILE OF the necessity of early moral restraint will exercise
system OF discipline the School, al once firm mild
will be paid TO their literary advancement For admis-
sion into the School, is desired that early application be
made IN order that additional arrangements may be made
Tor The comfortable accommodation of lle boar1ers In
relation to the character of the School, reference is made
to the Rev. Lewis Skidmore Elder of NJ E. Church. Rev
VIM. Hammit, A. &. Coleman of Concord Academy and
Stafford H. Parker of the Senate. Address White Chin
Mes Caroline FRANCIS w. SCOTT.
october 30. 50-wSt
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MY DEPARTGENr, 22I Nov, 1892.
MIX NooDBURY feels highly honored by the invi-
tation OF the New York ommittee to the Democratic
Festival on the 10Th inst, but regrets that public bust
ness must prevent his attendance. He will be much
oDiged 10 Mr. jackson TO communicate this 10 the Com
mittee.
The following sentiment forwarded
The City OF New York.-Worthy in all respects TO he
at the head of the Empire State" whose democratic
principles she so nobly sustains.
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w ARLINGTON, Nov. D. 1882.
Gentlemen-I have had the honor TO receive vour Inv
taon 10 participate in dinner to be given at Tammanv
Hall the 26th inst, " in commemsration of the triumph
Obtained by the republican party in the recent elections
throughout the State"
While am compelled by the pressure of official duties
TO decline this invitation permit tender TO you nv
thanks Tor ITS oter and my congratulations upon sig
nal manifestation of public opinion which furnishes the
occasion for this celebration
Very respectfully, have the honor be- your obedient
servant, LEWIS CASS.
To the Committee of Invitation
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the Governor Of the Commonwealth Of p-iygi,,;o
A PROCLAMATION

by he Governor ~ The Commonwealth Of p'yRinia
A PROCLAMATION.
"IHEREAS, II has been made known 10 the Execu.
w tive Authority that some time in the month OF
August last and during the present month"; three Barns at
Westham, in the county Of Henrco with large amount
oil valuable property belonging TO William Shapard, of tho
SAID county, were consumed by fire. under circumstances
indicating the most determined verng magnity
and calculated TO create the for the
y OF the said Shapa, his family and remaining property
aud is evident that the whole is the work OF base in
cendary or incendiaries Now, therefore, John Floyd,
Governor Of the said Commonwealth of Va have thought
INT to issue this proclamation, hereby Offering reward Of
tco hundred and MY dollars any person or persons
who will give such information may lead to the disco
very add apprehension OF the ncendiary or incendaes
aforesaid that they may be brought Justice And
do require all Officers, civil and military and
eXhort the good people OF this eal 10 use their
best exertons discover and bring justice the ncend
airy or incendiares Aforesaid
Given under my hand as Governor, and under
tSEAL.] the Lessen Seal of the Commonwea lh, at
Richmond this 18th day of November, 1882.
Nov. 16 [55-w4wl JOHN FLOYD.
Nm CHAN NIA-At Rules holden ia.
N the Clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court of,
Law and Chaneery for the county of Cumberland the
Court House OF said county from the 3D. the St DAYS
oil September inclusive, in the year 1892:
Maurice Langhorn, jr., Complt.
against
Doshia Hatcher, Martin II. Hatcher, Henry Hatcher,
ana beIJainin r.. Scruggs, Defs.
The defendant, Martin X. Hatcher not having entered
his appearance, and given security according the Act Of
Assembly, and the rules of this Court and arng v,
satisfactory evidence that he is inhabtan OF this
county, II Is ordered, that the said
Hatcher do appear here the day OF tho next April-
Term, and answer the amended bill of the Complainant
and that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted some
newspaper published in the city OF Richmond, for two
msnths SUCCESSFULLY and also posted at the front door of the
Court House of this county.
Copy. Teste, JOHN DANIEL, C. c. C..
November. 2. 5l-wSw-
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. Governor Lewis
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ALBANY, Nov. 81, 1892.
Genlemen-l regret hat shall be deprived, by en-
gagemenis beyond control of the pleasure of partic
pd'ng in the great festival Tamrnany Hail. on the 26h
Instant But beg you 10 believe ba I shall be cordial
WIN you IN the just appreciation of he OF con-
graduation which friends Of the democracy find in the
result OF the late election. They indeed cheering
Tor since $500, contest marked ia its political cha
racter and more I'M ordni in its quences the pre-
seTVaton OF our constitutional rights and safeguards and
The stability OF our Institutions has not called out so s,,c
cessy az his the energies Of that great and patriotic
party or which il is pride 10 manifest our attach
menL Allow me TO propose the enclosed toast and be
eve ne to be- with great respect gentlemen, your ODE
dicnt servant, T.. CROSWELI
10 VIM. James Macneven, Daniel Jackson, John l.
4 ahan, Isaac Townsend, Esqrs and others
Toast 1he spells" OF a victorious democracy biob
honor and prosperity home and abroad-the uneouivo
cal popular approval Of the policy and measures of the adj
minsration-he vindicstion OF upright and faithful ser
wants the reasserton Of the old constitutional docrnes
and the preservation Of the Union.
SirI bad the honor receive the card of Invitation
which you good to address 10 me- fer the Tam
many Hall dinner the 26th inst and regret ex ceeding
y that the necessity Of my leaving New York before that
Governor Lewis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-01-13

The Legislature of Alabama has adopt
ed resolutions, declaring the territory
within its boundaries is within its or
binary jurisdiction, and subject to all its
laws, civil and criminal-and that any
exercise ofjurisdiction ON the part of the
u. s., by their courts or otherwise, over
any portion of territory in the posses
sion of any Indian tribe, which could not
constitutionally and legally be exercised
over that portion ofterritory, which is
IN the possession OF the citizens of that
State, is an usurpation OF power on the
part Of the y S,
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q {; y R Az.

TAKEN up by David Branaman on
the 18th Of December, 1881, a HEIF-
Err, without brands, marked with a
crop Oft the right ear, and square piece
cut ont from under the left ear, her CO.
Tor a pale red, white face, back, belly
and tail supposed to be two years old
last spring, and appraised to So 90
A copy--Teste,
J. X. STRIBLING, D. c.
January 10.
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L. TREMPER, P. Nj.
r. Office.

l hereby forewarn any person or per-
sons against trading for, or taking an as
signment on note executed By me to
John ID. Shirley, and assigned by said
Shirley to Robert Guy Of Waynesbo.
rough, for the sum Of forty-five dollars ;
which note | am determined not to paw
unless compelled by law. Said note was
executed for the rent ola plantation, and
has been since paid by me It was Civ
en- on the 18th Of Moy, aud due the Iss
of April next.
JACOB LEONARD.
January 6, 1882.
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Fem Poulson's 1f3periiser.

We ara indebted TO highly esteemed
friend for the following Abstract from the
Will of the late STEPHEN GIRARD, Esq.
There is not perhaps, an instance recorded
in the history of the world, of one human be-
ing devoting such an immense amount of
wealth, for the benefit OF his fellow man, as
the venerable deceased has given to the CITY
ofhis adoption, for the laudable purpose of
It's improvement, and for the Moderation OF
the condition Of its inhabitants.
STEPHEN GIRARD'S WILL.
Gives TO the Pennsylvania Hospi-
tai, subject, TO the payment fan
annuity ofS200to female slave,
whom he sets free, $4,000
To the the Asylum for the Deaf and
Dumb, 10000
To the Orphans Asylum, 10000
To the Controllers of the Public
Schools, 10000
To the City Corporation, to be in
vested, and the interest to be APP
piled annually in the purchase Of
Wood for the Poor, 10000
To the Society of Ship Masters, 10000
To the Free Mason's Lodge, 10000
For School to be erected in the
township of Passyunk, for the
poor white Children, 5000
Sundry Legacies TO individuals a
mounting to 10000
Several Annuities amounting to a.
bout 1000
To the City Of New Orleans, 1000
acres OF improved Land in the
territory of Mississippi, and
One-third of207, 900 acres ofunim-
proved Land in the same terrific
To the City philadelphia the re-
naming two-thirds OF the said
upimproved Lands
[This land is said to DO now
worth 500 900 dollars
To the City of Philadelphia, Stock
in the Schuylkill Navigation
Company, 100
Worth in the market considera-
bly, more than this sum-
For College for poor white male
children and its proper endow-
ments, the sumof 100000
TIE the City of Philadelphia, for
certain City improvements, to
be invested, and the interest to be
annually applied, 10000
All his remaining estate, real and
personal, Ono part of the real es-
tato to be sold) is to bo applied
as iollows-in further aid of the
said College-improvements of
the City and in relief ofthe Tax
es.-This estate isvery large but
not yet valued.
To the Commonwealth fPennsyl-
vania, to be applied 10 Internal
Improvements by canals, provid-
ed the Legislature shall, within
one year from Stephen Girasd's
doCease, pass laws authorlzingthe
City OF Philadelphia TO mako
the intended IMPROVEMENTS
therwise TO the United States for
the same object 100000
The Gentlemen hereafter named arc the
Executors OF his will.
TIMOTHY PAXSON,
THOMAS P. COPE,
JOSEPH ROBERTS,
WILLIAM J. DUANE,
JOHN A. BARCLAY.
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TAILORING.

THE undersigned takes this method
OF informing his friends and the public
that he has employed Mr.. WILLIAM NJ.
KITCHEN TO superintend his business
Mr.. Kitchen is first rate Tailor, land
well experienced in cutting, and will no
doubt give general satisfaction to Gus
toners. JAMES POINTS.
NGunton, Jan. II, 1882.
Z. S.-About the Ist of October lest,
William s. John Oaks, who were bound
to the subscriber as apprentices to the
Tailoring business, left him. One dol
lar will be given to any person who will
bring them back, but no charges paid.
JAMES PoINTs.
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TIM Boston papers ofSaturday last CON
tain AN address to the public, signed by
twelve hundred members of the masonic
irate rnity in that city and yrcinity, denying
that in the degrees of freemasonry, as
they are conferred in the United States, the
candidate on his initiation and subsequent
advancement binds himself, by oath, to sus-
lain tho masonic brethren in acts which arc
at variance with the fundamental principles
Of morality, and incompatible with his duty
asa good and faithful citizen"
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y Srgsaig Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.
YMesdun. I'm. 3

The Committee of Courts Of Justice,
reported unjdrora6ty on providing by
Law for the payment of jurymen. On
motion Of Mr.. Mccoy, laid on the table
also against providing for the payment
of justices u compensation while sitting
in Court. Agreed to. Also, against
empowering single justices of the peace
to take the acknowledgment of deeds.
Mr.. McIlhaney moved to reverse the de-
cision of the committee; whichswas op-
posed by Messrs. Miller and Jones, sup
ported by Mr.. Fitzhugh, and rejected !;
when the report was adopted.
Friday Jan. 6.
a message was received from the Senate,
stating that they had passed acts-For the
publication OF the laws concerning overseers
ofthe poor and the poor ofthis Commonwealth
Changing the time of holding the County
Courts of Lunenburg and Mecklenburg-
Authorizing the raising by lottery of sum
oil money for the construction of a road from
Covington to the Red Supher Springs.
That they had also passed with amend
n,entS the bill-Making further provisions
for the relief of insolvent debtors-Remov-
ing the limitation TO prosecutions for petit
larceny.
The amendments to the first bill were a
dopted mem. con. Those to the latter bill,
make limitation OF. JiUe gears Agreed to-
Jan. IA message was received from
the Senate stating that they haG passed the
blll-to authorize the erection of Il bridge
across the Shenandoah River between Port
Republic & New Haven.
The memorial of the Convention of Clerks
was presented and referred to Committee
of the House. 1t was signed by 60 Clerks.
@GH@S-
Lightning. The Ulster Plebian states,
that during the late severe snow storm, ma
ny ofthe Inhabitants ofk ingston, New York,
witnessed vivid and repeated flashes of light
apparently not many feet from the earth.
So brilliant were some OF these corruscations
that in some instances the hand was applied
to the eyes for few seconds, to enable them
TO recover from their momentary blind
ness.
-a%eE-
Great Fire at Raleigh, n. C.-The
Postmaster at Raleigh wrote the follow
ing note on the margin of the Post Bill
received last night = Wing.
'The most business part Of our town
has been consumed by fre--about fifty
houses burnt including the p. Office. L
however, saved aH+the 2. o. property"
--'SSs---
-1nother LuSus Nature in the Corn-fod !
The editor has been presented with
an ear of Corn, which grew on the farm
Of Mr.. Peter Heiskell the past season, of
very singular description. 1t shot out
at the top of the stock, where the tassel
usually grows, and is closely surrounded
by ten small ears.
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NOTICE..

ALL those who have claims against
John Andreo0s, as Constable, are request
ed to take the legal steps to recover
them the subscriber as administrator Of
Thomas Nelson, decd, finds it neces.
sary to bring this matter to a settlement
JOSEPH BROWN.
January H. 1882.
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MARNIED, On the 22d ult. at the house
OF VIM. Slavens, esq. by col. Benjamin
Tallman, authorized to solemnize mar
riages by the County Court of Pocahon-
tas, Mr.. ISAAC ID. GREGORY to Miss
NANCY c. DYsARD, daughter of Ste
phen A. Dysard, dec'd.-all of Poca-
hontas county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-01-13
SIX CENTE RElY1RD

RAN AWAY from the subscriber in
middlebrook Va. on the 23d day ofAu-
gust last, an indented apprentice to the
Blacksmith business by the name Of
James Thomson. All persons are for
hidden from harbouring or employing
the said apprentice. The above reward
will be given on delivery, but neither
thanks or charges paid.
JAMES MENUS.
January l3, 1882.
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NOTICE.

: q HOSE indebted to the late JOHN
y WAYT, of Staunton, by bond.
note, OF open account, are requested 10
call on the subscriber and Discharge
their respective dcbts.-Those holding
claims against the estate, are desired to
notify the subscriber that provision NAV
be made for their payment.
SlLAS II. SMITH, Admir-.
van The HiHannered, Of John Wou, DID.
December 6, 1881.
Spss, The subscriber may generally
Esys be found at Col. CrawCord's
Office, where the Books are kept.
$. Ii SMITH.
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0u-On looking into "The Tattler," we
are at d loss to discover the design of it,
VIII the author give US hint If amuse-
ment be his object, we invite him into our
columns, trusting that he will present him
self IN some more available form.
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HI BROOK 8,
Portrait Painter,
(FRoM PHILADELPHIA,

(FRoM PHILADBLPHIA,)
RESPECTFULLY tenders his pro-
fessional services to the citizens of Staun-
ton, and its vicinity. He has a room in
the lower story of the house formerly
known as Round Hill Academy where
Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call
and see specimens of his work.
Rss55s He will give instructions
gfS in Drawing, and Painting in
oil, II desired. Jan. l6.