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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-03

I'm CERY-VIRGINIA-At rules held in the
iii Clerks Office Of the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chsncery Of Caroline, the 7h day of October 1885,
James Duval, Plaintiff
against
Reuben Gatewood and William A. Moncure, admins
traitor oil James Gatewood, Defendants.
The defendant, Reuben Gatewood, not having entered
bis appearance and given security according to the act Of
Assembly and the rules Of this Court and appearing by
satisfactory evidence, that he is not nhabiaDt Of this
Commonwealth IL is ordered, that the said defendant do
appear before the Judge of the said Court the first day
oil the next term, and the plaintiffs bill; and that
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in news
paper published in the City Of Richmond for two months
excessively and that another copy be posted at the front
door OF the Court House Of the said county.
A Copy. Teste. ROBT. HUDGIN, C.. G.
October 22. 4S-wSw
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I'm CHANCERY-VIRGINIA.-I Powbatan Cir.
II cult Court, September the IIth, 1888:
William w. Archer, Plaintiff
against
John II. Steger, late Sbernof Po,yhatan COUNTY and
adnor OF Peter f. Archer deceased, and also as
OF Elizabeth T. Jones, decd, John T. Moseley Peter F.
Archer, Robert Haskins, and Martha f. his wife, John
A. Archer, John Jones, and Sarah r. his wife, Louisa Ca
roliDe Archer, Mary Ann Archer, and Nancy Archer
widow OF the said Peter +. Archer, decd, Defs
This cause came on this day, 10 be heard upon the bill
taken for confessed as to all the defendants except Peter
f. Archer and John Jones and wife, 10 whom the or.
published, and upon the exhibits fled and was argued by
counsel whereupon the Court doth aduGge order and
decree, that the defendant John III. Steger, late Sheriff
OF Powbatan county and admor Of Peter +. Archer de.
ceased do state and settle the account of his sdnDsra
lion said estate, before of the Commissioners of
this Court, and that the said Commissioner be also direct
ell 10 take Of all the funds which have come
TO the hands OF the defendant John +. Moseey as rs
tee under the Deed Of Trust executed by the said Peter
f. Archer, deceased, to the said Moseley the 9Th day
OF May, 1S24-also, account of the paid bv
plaintiff for the benefit Of the estate Of the said Peter
Archer, deceased, since his deathaso an account all
the estate Of the said Peter +. Archer Including anv
debts due to the which likely 10 be available
ALSO account OF the claims outstanding and due
by the said estate and the Commissioner is directed IN
report the same TO Court, together with any other matters
deemed pertinent by himself required to be specially
stated by any Of the parties.
Copy. Teste. wM s. DANCEC
The parties interested desired TO take notice that
have appointed the 10Th day Of January next for
ing the duties required 10 be performed above
order, which day. by 10 o'clock, A. NJ they are re-
quesed TO attend at Powbatan Court house with their
pers, &c ready Tor eKamina,onand all persons having
claims against the estate OF the said Peter f. Archer, de-
ceased unsdsed desired 10 exhibit them before the
Commissioner, on or before that day.
JOHN w DANCE, Commissioner.
Scoitsvie, Nov 9th, 1893. 50 w4w
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From the CINCINNATI Keou1I,c,o.

From the Cincinnati Republican,
EXTRAORDINARY BIRTH.-On the morning of the
18Th instant, lady of Newport, Ky. the vile of Mir
H, aged about 81 years, and the mother of several
fine children, delivered OF female twins DR. BEN
nett, very respectable medical gentleman being the
family physician, was at the proper period, called in He
in the case and the situation Of the lady becomng con-
stanty and alarming, and he having wi,bou,
effect, resorted to such within his reach
requested the counsel Of Dr. Josiah Whitman OF our civ
Dr. W. crossed the river without delay; and in about hall
hour after his arrival, the children born by in.
srumenal assistance, without the least violence being
done 10 the mother The children dead, but we ire
of The usual size, and perfect in all respects except so far
as shall be described below, being plump handsome
and weighing about six pounds each.
have had permissionto examine these children Thew
present OF the uncommon and intere sting s
iraons OF the which aure sometimes .no,s
errs, in her operations that have ever witne seed
These little interesting twin sisters preternaralIv
united in manner very much resembling the famed
Samese Twins The attachment, however is some what
more extensive commences at the superior portion of
the breast bone and extends down the umbcus That
oil the Samese Twins, if recolect right, commences at
the ensYoTm cartilage OF the sternum or breast hone
and extends only from that point the umblicus In
the case OF the Kentucky Twins the entire breast bone
and ribs OF child united by cartilage 10 the
bone and ribs OF the other, forming firm attachment of
at least eight inches, leaving, however, quite perfect
toracic aud abdominal cavity for eac which are divided
by thin membrane, reflection 81 the peroneum
Vine months ago, the Sianese Twins arrived in Gin.
cinnati, and remained here some time. Mrs H. altbo
she never saw them, heard much about them, and saw
their representation on paper frequently What influence
this Sianese curiosity may have had in the production of
the Lusus NdfH9 OF which now write, 1 leave for
the consideration of those who may think worthy of no.
uce No doubt many grave speculations might be made
on the OCCASION by the advocates OF the theories OF the
.NBui yhateTna. " VIZ
AT the request of Dr. Whitman, the children have been
carefully and deiicatey preserved in the private anstom
cal cabinet OF Prof Cobb, Of the Medical College of Ohio
have understood that full and scientific report of the
case, Is in preparation by of the professional gentle
men present, and will be published in Western ATedi
cal Journal. consider that such a report ably drawn
up, as have no doubt il will be, will not only be curious
and interesting, but highly to the medical profess
sion f'
The mother of the children, am pleased to have il in
my power 70 say Is doing well. j. M. MASON.
Cincinnati, Nov Is, 1888.
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NXECUToR'S SALE Of Valuable Pyoperty real
~ and persondl.-The subscriber will offer, at public
auction at the Boetour Springs, Wednesday the 18th
day Of December next W fair IL not, the next fair day
thereaer all the personal and real estate OF the late Mr.
Johnston. The personal estate consists of between 20
and 30 valuable Negroes, among them some first rate
house servants, cooks, &cs large stock of Horses Hogs
Sheep, and Cattle OF every description household and
Kitchen Furniture Plantation Utensils, crop Corn Fod-
der, OATS &C., &C.
Az the same time and place, the Botciour Springs will
be publicly offered at auction. The buildings are spa
cous aud in good ORDER equal to the comfortable accom-
mediation OF one hundred visitors The plan alta
containing about 300 acres Of good quality lie OF itself
iusbe ia, and the surrounding neghbobooJ Of the
wesltbies and most desirable in Virginia The COM
pany at the Springs during the last has great
y increased and doubt Is entertained by the subsc-
Der, that in the hands of active and encrprising own
err this property would be among the most valuable
In upper Virginia. Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing are
invited TO visit The subscriber before the sale or 10 COM
muncate with him by letter, directed TO CIoyerdaIe Boz
etourt county. He would prefer making a private sale,
but II not privately disposed Of before they will be offer
ed publicly as before stated.
viii be offered also, small tract Of Land lying about
four miles from the Springs containing about 220 acres
mostly In woods.
Terms will be accommodating and made known at The
day OF sale. JAMES T. ROYALL, Er'or. of
October 25. [l9-widsl Charles Johnston. deed
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UNRANKLIN HOTEL, LynehbWg, po-Tbe sub
scber has again taken charge OF this large and COM
modious establishments and respectfully socs of his
friends and the public that patronage with which he was
favored al former period. lie pledges himself that his
table and bar shall be supplied with The best that this mar
ke affords, that his stables sbab under the supcrnend
of careful osters, aud that the servants Of the es-
Enlistment shall be attentive 10 the comfort OF his guests
Paitesons line OF Stages stops al the Franklin, and the
subscriber pledges himself 10 every exeriion
rnodate passengers. ROBERT MORRISs
November IS. 55-w4w
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- PLENDlD SALE.-On the second Monday in De-
~ cembsr next the subscribers will offer auction at
the place. that highly valuable estate known Mayfed,
or "Shvers'" Mills late the property Of Jas. Shvers,
Esq IL comprises about 5000 Of land, lying both
sides Of the Ogurhee river where the great central mail
route from Washington City to New Orleans crosses the
river; hity miles from Augusta, and miles War.
renton, on the East; and twelve miles from Sparta and
thysx from Milcdge ville on the West Nearly seven
hundred OF these lands cleared and now in fine
condition Tor the production Of corn cotton, wheat or
oats; the residue In woods, Astounding excellent timber
The Improvements this estate believed to be of the
most valuable in Georgia Among them, are large mer.
necessary to the manufacture OF the finest flour saw
MILL cotton gin, and wool carng machine all driven by
water, new and erected by the best mechanics, the
most approved plans; a large and commodious mansion
house, used as tavern, brick still house furnished,
house, backsmhs shop, barns stables, and every other
description OF farm houses Of the best quality. The
ter at this place, the salubry Of the cmaie the density
and responsibility Of the ghbourng
with the probability of the recently projected rail- way
IRON Ea'onton to Augusta passing this
particularly recommends to the attention OF those who
design to make investments in factories Of or wool
Al the same time, will be offered for sae all the plan.
a'on stock, consisting of horses mules oxen cows hogs
pounds OF fodder, SC. &C. Also, II slaves unusually
likely and valuable, among whom three black
smiths, wagoners, osters, walters and carpenters
Terms Of sdte.-Cash for all the personal property for
the real esate efourth Of the price cash the residue
payable three equal annual nstaments secured by
proved paper due at Bank in the State and bearing
interest from date. Unquestionable titles.
JOEL CRAWFORD,
r. s. SAYRE,
THOS. l.. LATIMERE,
VIM HILL,
Oct. 4. (43-laitds1 .assgnees of Jas Shivers.
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~ mnary for the next year, viii commence the 10
OF January, and terminate on the 10Th Of December
The month OF August will be given Tor vacation Terms
as heretofore. Address ATWELL G. COLEMAN,
Bowling Green, Caroline Co.
November 20. 50-wtI6hJsn
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HI Mr. Allan. Cockburn, (the of John aud Mary
a Ccckburn, deceased, formerly of the of New
Castle in Hanover county, Virginia. and which said Adam
was brother TO Robert and Nicholas Cockburn, deceas
edo is now living, aud will apply to Col Paike Street,
Hanover county, near the city OF Richmond Virginia.
or before the Goth Of January next the said Street will give
him information of interest to which he his heirs
entitled in the left by his said brothers, Robert
and Nicholas Cockburn. Any Editor Editors North
Carolina, will lay Mr.. Adam Cockburn under great obi
cations for having inserted this notice. The account
OF Mr. Adam Cockburn was, that he resident of the
State of Nor'h Carolina, and quite poor
November 26. 58--w4
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TO TOBACCO PLANTERS.


Ldto regulating the size Of Hogsheads.
PEH enacted, That no hogshead in which Tobacco is
H. packed for inspection, shall exceed fifty four inches
in the length OF the stave, and thirty inches the
head within the making allowance for prizing
exceeding two inches above the guage in the pricing
head shall be passed received But the such
tobacco packed in casks Of greater dimensions than before
expressed shall be obliged re-pack the sizeable
casks, at his CHARGE before the shall be recev
ed or stamped by the Inspectors and if any Inspector
shall tobacco packed in casks Of dime
than before expressed with the reasonable allowance
przing before expressed, he shall every such offence
be fined five dollars to he recovered and applied other
fines herein imposed on Inspectors.
The above Is transcript from the Acts Of Assembly,
gua,ng the size of hogsheads in which tobacco packed
for inspections; and in consequence of having recev
ed from the Commissioner oil the Warehouses at which
Inspectors the following notice. shall be COM
PEELED to require tina, the law shall be complied with.
MOSBY & SHEPPARD,
Inspectors at Shocke Vdrehouse
w. s. T. BURTON,
Inspectors at Sedbrooks' Warehouse
NJ. c. LAKELAND,
Inspector Public Wdrehouse
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HDUBLlC SALE AND HIRING.-Willb be sold at the
n late residence OF Joseph Perkins, Senr in
the county OF Louisa Tuesday, the 17h day Decem
Der next fair, the fair day thereafter Ito CONT
from day day. till completed all the perishabe pro-
pety OF which the sail Perkins died possessed consisting
OF valuable horses mules CATTLE sheep, hogs good
order for pork many valuable articles of household and
kitchen furniture plantation utensils &c.aso the crop
Of and fodder and about thirty thousand weight nice
sheaf oats. AT the time and place. will be hired out
in the usual way, all the slaves which belonged to the de-
ceased among them valuable fellows several stout
plough boys and good female house servants The
slaves will be hired out regularly for six years For all
under ten dollars cash will be requiredfor all over
ten dollars bonds with COOL security, payable in twelve
months will be required Of the purchaser BY the Execu.
tors. FRS. s. SAMPSON
PETER GUERRANT.
Nov. %. 59-w2w#
" The above sale is postponed to the goth December
instant. Dec. 3.
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N CHA CERY-VIRGINIA-In Cumbe Ri md coun-
II ty Court, 23d September, 1888:
William G. Haskins, Thomas Dowdy and Martha his
wife, formerly Martha Haskjns, Plaintiffs
against
Creed T. Hsskins, John T. Hsskins James Cooper and
Jane his wife, Thomas Ballow, and Polly Balow Des
The defendants, James Cooper and Jane his wife, Tho
appearance and given security according to the acts of
Assembly and the rules Of this court, and IL appearing
by satisfactory evidence that they inhabitants OF
this country: is ordered that the said defendants do ap
pear here the first day of December Court next and
answer the bill Of the plaintiffs and that copy this
order be forthwith inserted in newspaper
in the city Of Richmond for months and
posted at the front door of the house this COUNTY
Copy. Tese. b. b. wOODSON d. C.
October 25. A9-wsw
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To the Inspectors at Sed6rooks Shock9 and the Public
Warehouses, in the City Of Richmond.
Finding that number Of the hogsbeads brought the
above Warehouses in which Tobacco packed Inspec
ton above the lawful guage shall in future, Com
missioner at those Warehouses enforce the penalty
posed on you by the Act OF Assembly, for passing any
hogshead oil tobacco above the lawful guage
WILLIAM STREET, Commissioner
November 10. 56-w5w
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NOTlCE.-There will be a Petition before the mex
General Assembly OF Virginia for the purpose Of re-
ducing The Tolls the Falling creek and Manchester
Turnpike road. FREEHoLDgRs OF CHEsTERrfEFD.
Angus, 30. 33--wizc
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nHIO LAND AGENCY-Ar CoLUMBUs-The
" Subscribers respectfully inform their numerous
friends in different sections OF the United Sates and the
public generally, that they have opened office in the
town OF Columbus, the capital Of Ohio for the purpose
OF attending to the purchase and sale of ands the pay
ment OF taxes redeeming lands sold for taxes and furnish
ing any and all information which may be required
corning Ohio lands
One OF the undersigned has filed the Office of Auditor
OF the State for eighteen successive years, and the other
that OF Chief Clerk in the office for considerable
period they therefore aer themselves that their pre-
sent acquired knowledge OF the business, and the ia
cilies for extending il, will render the Of those
who may avail themselves Of their services least as sc.
cure it could be n any other hands.
Letters addressed to either Of will receive prompt
attention. RALPH OSBORN,
May %. f6-w6m"1 DEMAS ADAMS
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OSr from tho mail stage between Mr. Powelrs Ia.
IL vern and Goochand Court House, the morning OF
the 2st handsome double barrel Percussion Gun. worth
from 20 to 800. The finder will be literally reward
ed oy Leaving either at Mr. Powelfs, In Goochand, or
al MIR. Iyfers, Gun. smith, In Richmond.
GEO. b. POINDEXTER.
november 20. 6S-W
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;EHNO VIRGINIA FARMERS g. MECHANICS
n Having purchased of w. q. BoRLAND his interest
In the patent right OF Fox BoRLAND's spring bed sta
pie tooth Threshing Machines hereby give aoce that
l have appointed Mr.. JABEz PARKER of Richmond
my Agent for making and vending said machines and mn
patent horse pocers throughout the State of Virginia; az
also my agent and lawful attorney for making sales Of
county rights 10 said machines and horse powers through
out the State OF Virginia. except The counties Of Lou
doua. Jefferson, Berkeley and Fsuquier.
copy signed FREEMAN FOX.
The subscriber has ust received six of the above
Threshng Machines which believed to be far pre-.
erabe TO all other tooth machines they believed to
thrash faster, cleaner and with less power He has also
for sale two OF Woods patent hreshing machines with
steel spring beaers, which in point OF strength perform
and durability thought TO surpass all other beat
ing machines all Of which warranted. He has also
constantly for sale patent sd cutters and Shelters
which he has greatly improved, and which believed to
be greatly superior to all others in the United States
Those who may be in want OF any of those valuable
machines, invited TO call at his shop, opposite the
Union Hotel, and examine for themselves.
Sept. 3. [34-wm JABEZ PARKER
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POETRY.
" suca WV srmA,r. "S."~'

From the New In. iund ta''nof.I ,
WINTER sent his card but "rnys n .cua WIS.,
that c thu Farmers. keepers, aud n hold
10 tho prepared hs wo'sh'r N"w al
though, he Is rough yster and ue az " WI" ne
eSpcden nevertheless give him warm u not we come
ception mako house hut
about premises, too hot
to bod him.
And whom he horu aosctt bowling,
Aud tit to pasture owl ia,
Leave n a him
In which could n
Let nocks ant herds 10 shelter lack
Against his uaercicss attack;
For, picchcd with cold AID half alive,
The richest fool won't mako them thrive,
hut they will just he 6t anon,
To starvc flock OF
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"ARwOOD SCHOOL-The exercscs OF this insii.
'niion, Tor the ensuing year, will commence the
second Monday In January, and terminate the 18th Of De-
semeer iSlo~inE Tho course OF instruction will com
Practical Mathematics, English Grammar. Biography
with the use Of the Maps and Globes, BIairs Rhetoric
Composition and History; together with the Latin Ian
will be Si05.one half to be paid in advance Having
determined to limit the number Of boarders TO can
not therefore receive any student for shorter period
faithful attention will be paid the morals aud habits OF
the students, and none 6 years OF age admitted who
cahnot produce satisfactory testimonials OF good
Letters addressed to either of US, Somerville Eau
quicr county, will receive prompt attention.
C. TACKETT,
Nov. Is. T55-wSw1 J. SPIN DIE.
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VUNHE distinguished Race Horse and Stallion PR.
IL NERO, will stand at my Farm, (PampaIike, King
illain the ensaing season-and then il is, hope to
sbew horse OF the first oer-ln blood form action
he has superior THOS CARTER
November Is. 55-6t
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EXECUToRs Sale Of valuable Land. Negroes, &c.
~ Will be sold TO the highest bidder Thursday the
18th day Of December next the premises all OF that
valuable Tract Of Land Of which Captain Richard Daven-
port died possessed, lying in the upper end Charlotte
county, Virginia, The Red House, the North and
South forks Of Long Creek, containing between I6 and
100 The greater part Of this wood land
and abounds ia the very finest timber of various descrp
oDs and ere several eligible mill Sites with good
water power for grst and mills either both of which
would be very profitable. The fertility of this tract may
be considered, perhaps superior TO any upland tract in
Virginia. being firsrae tobacco land and is remarkably
well watered having abundance Of fine springs of
the purest water, and several streams passing through it,
lies in very healthy section Of country, 20 miles from
Lynchburg, 33 from Famvie, Is from Charlotte Court
House, and 100 from Richmond This tract will be di-
vided and sold in lots Of from 200 500 each Per.
wishing to view the land will call s.
residing OH the premises, who will shew the same.
Also at the same time and place, will be sold 10 the
highest bidder, Is 20 valuable Negroes consisting of
men, women and children-togeber with the stock of
horses cattle, hogs, Sheep plantation utensils &c. Sc
The land will be sold H. Is and "a months credit pur
clrses giving bonds with security, and deeds OF trust
The negroes and other part of the property, will be sold
on credit of six months-bonds with approved SECURITY
will be required Of the purchasers
MARTIN w. DAVENPORT,
PUTNAM NORTH,
Executors of Richard Davenport deceased.
November l5. 55-wtds
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PEARs-Second gro,cth-The late season has be en- re.
markabls for second growth pears many parts of the
United States. We were favored, this eek with cou.
pie from cluster Of five, which OF second growth
on pear tree OF Doct III. w. BachIy of Pennington ia,
the adjoining township OF Hopewel They are nearly as
large as hens eggs. The cluster weighed five ounces
aPolhecaries weight-Tfenton Gasefte.
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THNO PLANTERS, GOLFERS AND MAN UFAC-
IL TURERS.-t have on hand a large assortment Of
caps wool bats and shoes for negroes which will
sell low To p. rsons wanting quantity, deduction will
be made. have as usual elegant assortment Of hats
aud caps of good quality, wholesale or retail.
Nov. 29. (59-2aw2w1 G w. RAYMOND
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I'm CERY-YIRGINIA.-In Powhaan Cir
n cult Court, September the IIth, 1885,
William w. Archer, Plaintiff