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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-14

Riiea Pie-The New Bedford Gazette states
. at one evening last week a lady IN that town
made up fine batch OF dough. IN trough, and
left il on the hearth before the embers, IN order
that it might rise before morning. when il was to
be transformed into plump" dough bats" On
going into the kitchen IN the morning. the lady
fnund a batch OF seven" young infant kittens.
all snugly bedded in the warm dough, and the
old cat sitting ~, watching, with Turk-lIke gra'-
tv, this uniouked tor addition to the morning
breakfast!
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-14

Mr.. Calhoun, while in Raleigh. on bis was to
Washington. according to Correspondent Of
the Oxford Examiner) "gave assurances tina:
g there should be no blood shed-that every pas
= sible question should be tried by the Courts
sand Jaries," &c. &c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-14

There was heavy fall Of snow in Richmond
on the 9th, and also at Lyncbburg.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-14
ADMINISTRATIONS.
The Richmond Compiler, saws

Kumors have reached US of an Express
which arrived last evening from Iha Governor o
Spnlh Carolina to the Governor Of Virsinia-bu
they require confirmation. It's impossible foru,
to attach any importance TO such flying eporls ="
The Petersburg lnteligencer. says
eth. Express which passed through Towr.
as we stated. about II A. VI Saturday last. re
turned on "Wednesday evening. between and
u'cIpck from Charleston: having travelled L
and ROM distance Of 80 mites IN about lou
days and five hours We are still IN the d4r
as TO the nature nf his GRAND: but probably Ii
Coarier was merely the bearer OF some ord,
fran the War Department to General Scott, cor
handing the Southern Military Division.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-14

all snugly bedded IN the warm dough, and the
old cat sitting ~, watching. with Turk-like graV.
tv, this unouked tor addition to the morning
breakfast.
Yawning Extraordinary Sunday after
noon. a Mrs Ntwtun.a after she had come from the
afternoon service, at path Chapel, IN the
city of Durham, was seized with lit OF yawning.
which continued considerable length of time, and
caused her to stretch her mouth so wide, that the
joints at the extremity of the jaw slipped. so that
she could not shut 1t again She remained in
this disagrepable and dangerous situation until
Mr. Shaw. surgeon, was sent for. who succeeded
in replacing i, IN its natural position.
Extraordinary Nerve "A shopkeeper had in
his cellar barrel Of gunpowder; IN the same
vault he had some meal, &c. His sister went.
one night last week. to get some Of the latter ar
tcle, and, not knowing which barrel it was in,
opened the gunpowder first, and did not re cover
it. She presently after re.ascended. "Where
is the cande?" said the brother. I" / have left
it sticking up in that black sand," was the reply
He instantly descended, and putting his hand.
together like funnel, he placed them round the
candle, and thus extracted il from the barrel of
sunpowder! When he came up stairs he tainted.
I'm Interesting German JMage There is
near Haioer.,ad', in Prussia, village nam,d
Stropbeck. where all the inhabitants. men and
children. are chess players They were con-
verted TO the game some centuries since by Dig
nrar, of the Cathedral of Halberstadt, who al
lvwed them exemption irum imposts as long as
they should b. winners in this game. and ever,
year person was sent down to try them. Since
the secularization of the Bishopric of HaIber-
stadt. and It's union with the kingdom of Prussia.
they lost Q game, and since that time their immu-
nifty ceased. but their prediction for this amuse
ment continues.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-14

The Kpmbles, it is announced, commence an
engagement at Washington to night.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-14

Do do. in January, 1888. 2.755,553 a.
So that. after paying ali the expenses OF the
establishment, and resrrv'ns ',ll5.0Gn. diN
dend of three and half per cent Is made u"
the stockholders, and a surplus 'emAin, at
$500 600. As to the general business OF the
Bank
IL. loans amount to 4s.626 $40 SO
Its put chase of domestic bills to lS.U69.0I3 o
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12

I'm CHNCERY-v1RGIN1A- Circuit superior
Court OF Law and Chancery. continued and held for
Northumberland County, at the Court House, on Thurs
day the 24th Of October 1888:
John Dickinson. Complainant.
xv;,,. -, 80. against
Ter. John A. Carter, Williamson b. Tomlin and Ann C. his
wife, Eliza w Carter Henry r. DuIaney and Fanny his
wl'e; fchard Savia and William H. Tayloe, admiDsra.
The subpoena awarded in this having been return.
ell executed on all the defendants, and than four
months having elapsed since the filing Of the original and
annexed bills OF the plaintiff the said defendants still
ing 10 appear and answer the said Bills the same are
taken Tor confessed; and this cause this day
oe heard upon The said bills Of the plaintiff, and an exhibit
(h) filed herewith, and were argued by counsel On
consideration whereof the Court doth adudge order and
decree that the defendant William H. TayIoe adur Of
Landon Carter decd, DO render before the
OF this Court Of his administration ON The estate
Of ne sdd Landon Carter, 10 be by him, the said Com.
missioner stated settled and reported this Court and the
Court doth moreover ORDER that the defendant Robert
Carter, do exhibit before the said Comnss ner the set
Element in the bill mentioned The same which il refer
req 70 IN the draft drawn by himself and Others on the
defendant, William A. Elason, the 18th NAV, 1926
together with any proofs IN his possession relating TO the
SAID alleged settlement And the said omunissioser Ia
directed TO take any proofs which may be offered in re
gard to any such seitemeDt-and upon such settlement
other proofs, to and ascertain what sun ,vss de-
from The defendant, EIason, 10 the parties culvano
Clifton and Bluff Point in the year 1921 for purchases
made at the sale alluded 10 in the draft aforesaid And
The Commissioner is also directed to examine on oath the
parties TO The said settlement, either OF them touching
The same IL he should be tereuno required by the plain
wv Ana The said Commissioner is ordered TO make fepor
Of his proceedings hcrein with any matter deemed merit
nent ny himself Or which he may be required 10 report
by any Of the parties
Copy s. A. NJ LELAND r. r.
The parties interested in the foregoing decrs,l orSr
Court WIZ please take Dotice, that 1 have appointed
uesday the 3lst December, 1885, TO commence The ac
counts dlrected on which day they will attend al nv Of
nee Northumberland Court House, with accounts yoycb
ers, &c ready for examination and settlement and viii
once copies Of the necessary Court papers.
THOMAS S. SYDNOR, CoDini, siouey
Dec 8. gi 49,
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RAPPAHANNocK AcADEMY.-Tbis institution

Ep APPAHANNoCK ACADEMY.-Tbis institution
n@ VIII open the ensuing year, heretofore on the
iz'h January next, under Tie charge Of John G. Law
renee az principal, and Oliver White as an assistant
teachers the same gentlemen who have during the pre-
sent year. gwen such general satisfaction and with whom
the Institution has ourisled TO such an exien, lie, H.
Board OF trustees, have unhcsdngly reelected them
Tor another year As fifty scholars are entered
thifu teSeher wiz be associated with tbein according
the established rules Of the Academy THE scboIssc
year VIII comprise ten months divided into two equal
sons The course Of instruction will embrace the Greek
Lan ana French Languages, together with Natural PHI
losoPby Geometry, and the branches Of English instruc
ton common in such Institutions
JERMs.-$ll5 for Board, w asbing, Tuition and Libra.
ny lee and room rent II bed and bedding be furnished by
the stewards Department. which is submitted as hereto
fore, 10 Mr. Lawrences government additional charge
Of SO per annum will be made.
JOHN VI. BERNARD
President Of the Board Of Trustees
Nov 10. t55-wu5Jl BY order Of the Board.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., ,
October o6 1922


MA HEREAS, notice has been given this dsy bv This
w Department, 10 the proprieors Of the residue of
tne Gerhcates oil the exchanged four aud hafper cent
STOCK created IN pursuance OF Act OF Congress
on the 10Th day OF May, 1924, that the certificates of said
Stock will be redeemed on the first day OF May next and
the reimbursement of their certificates IN The
aforesaid first day of May next, Notice now given TO the
Propneors oil said Stock, that transferring The cer-
Gates thereof to the United States, they will be paid the
amount thereof together with the interest which shall
have accrued thereon. TO the day OF payment.
Inc certificates are TO be transferred in the usual man.
ner at the Loan Office, where the may stand credit.
ed and on the transfer being certified to the Secretary Of
the Treasury, the amount will be forthwith transmitted in
Grai' payable TO the order Of The seller The interest
will be calculated TO the day on which in The regular
course OF mall the money might be received on the draft
OF The place where the transfer was made.
II. ID. fancy,
Secretary Of The Treasury.
November s. B2-1eowtIMav
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12

NCERY-YIRGINIA-Ata Circuit Superior
Court OF Law and Chancery, continued and held for
the county of Cumberland, at the Court house of said
county, on Thursday, September 5rh, 1888:
Philip j. Buster, admir- Of Blake b. Woodson dec. who
sues tor the benefit Of John w. Nash, Plfs
against
Hezekiah Ford, admir- de bons non of George Carson
decd, John Marlborough and Elizabeth his wife, George
~ Carson, Matilda Carson, Theophilus II. Carson, AI-
gustus f. Carson, Egbert w. Carson, Sarah NJ Carson
Malvna W. Carson, and AIonzo Is. Carson, and Beverly
brown admir- oil Benajah Brown, dec. and Samuel CIop
ton, Dens
The defendant Samuel Clopton, having entered his
appearance and given security according the acts of
Assembly and the rules of this court il appearing by
satisfactory evidence, that he is not nhabant of this
countryit is ordered that the said Samuel
Copon, do appear here the first day of the next Apr
term, and answer the compliments bill and that copy
oil this order be forthwith inserted in newspaper
published In the city OF Richmond for two months sue
cesively, and also posted the front door of the Court
house oil this county for two successive court days
copy. Teste,
JOHN DANIEL, c. C. C. c.
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NEiLLFlELD AcADEMY-TM, School, recently

NE iLLFIELD ACADEMY.-This School, recently
1VA founded and located in Southampton county on the
main road leading from Jerusalem Smilhfcld (about
fourteen miles from the former, and twenty three from
the iatter) will be opened for the reception Of pupils of
both sexes, on the second Monday of January ensuing
AS Principal oil The institution the Trustees have plea
sure in stating that they have engaged the services Of Mr.
WIN. c. Clark This gentleman by his previous success
as teacher has afforded the satisfactory evidence of
his fitness 10 discharge the duties OF the station TO which
he has been invited He brings with him the highest tes
monials of his qualifications Scholar and his merits
as The Trustees deem sufficient, 10 add that
Mr. Clark stands pledged TO devote his entire time aad Ia
Tents TO the faithful discharge Of tile duties pertaining to
his station.
Should the number Of Pupils reoure H. a co,,ns,a,,
assistant will immediately he procured The discipline
Of The School will be that Of the best modern Insuiions
Sautary restrictions and corrective means sdopted and
resofed TO, in accordance with the plan which has been
emphatically termed the PARENTAL method of govern
en ana which all experience demonstrates TO be the
The course OF Instruction in this School will embrace
ihe various branches Of liberal English and Classical
Education. The terms Of Tuition will be follows;
For OrihOgraphy, Reading, Writing and Ailh-
metic, &12 90
For do. with Grammar, Geography,
History, Rhetoric and Composition, 20 90
For the Latin, Greek and French Languages, and
Mathematics, 80 90
There viii be two examinations Of the pupils attached
TO This School IN the course Of The year; the public
The other private OF the former (Which will be follow
Ell by vacation OF the customary lcngh9 due notice will
be gwen to parents, guardians, sc.
Good board may be obtained contiguous 10 the Academy
in genee aud respectable families on moderate terms
u Tolhis Dstitution-preseniing aopton rand Mac
ing Cifhin general reach the of plain and use
full the advantages OF more diversified and Classical
Education, located in healthy, pleasant and popuous
neghboIhood in the continuance and prosperity Of which,
lively interest Is cherished by those TO whose superin-
tending ts concerns eDtrusted-he attention of
discerning public is respectfully de-
sirous Of further information, in relation TO the School
may readily obtain it, on reference 10 either of the follow
Jog named individuals, trustees Of the same.
JOHN URQUHART, President NJ the Board.
Hon John Y. Mason, Col. Carr Bowers, Col. WIN. c.
Parker, Capt Edward Butts, Capt Benjamin Grinn Jc-
remish Cobb, James Rochelle, James g. Urquhsrt Sss
Summerel John Boykn, Ssm'l. NJ Pond, H. A. Kello,
Esqures, Dr. r. A. Urquhar, DR. a. s. n. Burgess or 10
GEORGE @. @. GRAY, Secretary -. Il.
Southampton, County, Va, Dec. 2, 1888. 62-w4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12

a MUTTON TO THE PUBLIC.-whereas Mary
~ BSily, my wife. having absented herself from nv
bed and board without proyocaon, therefore warn
a persons from harboring boarding the said Mary my
wie-and the public are hereby cautioned not TO make
any contract with her, on my account, will not pay
any contracted by her. REUBIN Rail -
Buckingham county, Nov. 2Ist, 1893. 6o-Msm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12
LIE CHANT DU cosAayE.1nr prrAsarH

LIE CHANT DU COSAQUE.-Br DraANcrI
"Thou steed, the Cossack's noble hieni,
Eound to the trumpet OF tho Norm
Once more tho winds their pinions innu
TO that wild wBr-n"te issuing iorth:
Como bathc thy secihing TANKS again
In tho red streams Of rebel Seine!
Snort, my proud couiser for wc 20
10 tanipls kings aud nations low.
Thou fret'st not vi yer with thy foam,
Gold decks not now thy saddlc-bow;
But where our squadrons make their home,
Ours arc bo treasures of the foo!
And thou ere Ion; shall find stall
In atchsd dome of royal hall.
"Kings, preiatcs, mobiles, ferceiy pressed
BY vassa's struggling TO be frec,
Have cried, Approach, ,hou Tartar guest!
To reign DER them, We'll ctouch to thee!
seize my lands, aud Cross and crown
Before that signal bow them down.
"a giant phantom met my view,
With biood-shot eye aud regal vest:
Ho cried, My reign begins anew!
And shook his war-axc DER the West.
Kings of the Hans our uibes inherit
Thine ancient realm, thy tameloss spirit.
"All Euiope's dover of ancient fame,
A,ts, temples, learning, laws and Iitss;
Shull vanish hence in duet and flame,
Whete'er thy burning hoof aiights:
For where tho Co. sacks foot hath gone,
The Deserts peace most g. ign alone
On, my proud courser! Tor we go
To tranpIe kings and nations low.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12

HNXECUTORS Sale Of Uol4abie Land, Negroes &c
~ VIII be sold to the highest bidder on Thursday the
18th day OF December next, the premises all Of that
valuable Tract oil Land Of which Captain Richard D,yen
port died possessed, lying ia the upper end OF Charlotte
county Virginia, the Red House, on The North and
south forks OF Long Creek containing between I6 and
iIoo acres The greater part OF this is wood land
and abounds In the very finest timber of various
tons and on II are several eligible mill SITES with good
water power for gris and mills either or both of which
would be very profitable. The fertility of this tract NAV
De considered perhaps superior TO any upland tract in
virginia. being hrsrae tobacco land and is remarkably
well watered having on il abundance of fine springs Of
the purest water, and several streams passing through H.
Ii lies in very healthy section Of country 90 miles from
Lynchburg. 33 from FarmviIe, Is from Charlotte Court
House, aud 100 from Richmond. This tract will be d.
vded and sold 10 lots Of from 200 500 each Per-
sons wishing to view the land will call j. s. Davenport
residing on the premises, who will sbew the same.
Also, at the same time and place, will be sold 10 the
highest bidder 10 or 20 valuable Negroes consisting of
men, women and cbildren-togeher with the stock Of
horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, plantation utensils &C.,
Ihe land will be sold on IL, Is and "a months credit pur
chrsers giving bonds with security, and deeds of
The negroes and other part Of the property will be sold
ON credit of six moDthsbonds with approved secutv
will be required Of the purchasers
MARTIN w. DAVENPORT
PUTNAM NORTH
Executors Of Richard Ddvenport deceased
November 10. 552wMs
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POETRY.
Mres vxr RrnAiSs ussrSe."
FOR 7'IfE ENQUIRER

TO LENA.
y4gneua ttisie r icai hnadrngddd
Oh, when H. boy hoods happy hour.
picdg'd M, hove to thee;
little deemed that earth AL Pow'r,
TO tear that love from mo.
And now the liz he that mcm'ty throws,
Ger each well remembered scene,
But sbew- how dark my present lot,
How bright it night have been!
! thought that time, with speed Of light,
Would every blessing bring,
Add every year in rapid flight,
Shske pleasure ftom its wing;
For then thought that Love would twinc,
chapel that would wither never;
And With that tito, would mako thee mine,
To live and love forever
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12

POYDTON FEMALE ACADEMY-The ANIMAL
HD session of this School will commence the first Mon
day in February next and close the last Wednesday in
November.
All the departments filled with competent in.
sruccrs and the subscriber pledges himself that each
pupil shall be thoroughly disc plined in mind manners
and morols.
Expenses for the Session Otter, months:
Tuition in all the branches OF English education
including course of Mathematics and Sci.
eDce, with experiments $40 90
r.enc" OF i'a',an' 10 20
Music on the Piano, 70 M
p pul.'oh IN all 'he ABOVE branches, 50 90
Board, lodging. washing 6rewood, and lights in
ciuded, $S per month, al OO
Painting and drawing, in all cases, a separate
charge, 10 90
yne1's are 10 De MADE nan IN advance, the balance
Mrs Kingman will give private lessons on the Guitar
ORR ntal Tinting and Introducing.
II. A. GARLAND
BoydtOn, Mecklenburg County.
Dec. Z. 62-wuJ-oo,1E
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12

A DMiNIsTRAToR'sS ALE.-wnlbo sold. on Wed.
IA Desdsy. the 18th day OF December next, fair II
not, the fair day at the late residence OF Capt Daniel
r. Hdr,cood, deceased. in the County of Henco about
four miles from the City Of Richmond, the road aiding
over the bridges variety OF household and kitchen
furniture, among which two maog any sdeboards and
several first rate feather beds. bedding Sc; four valuable
horses aud two colts, Zone OF which is by the celebrated
horse Cleveand3 stock Of cattle. sheep. hogs, Sc;
farming utensils about 100 barrels OF corn fodder shucks
wheat straw, &C.; one carriage and harness. top gig
AMI harness. sukey aud harness. wagons aud three
tumbi CARTS large assortment Of chanics oels such
as wheewiighrs aud blacksmiths; quantity oil well
seasoned spokes and ieIoe very article ALSO
quantity OF plank, and oher lumber
Terns.-All sums under ten dollars cash On all sums
OF ten collars and that amount credit OF nine months
will be given upon the purchasers executing bond wi b
approved security The terms OF sae TO be complied with
before the articles taken away. Sale commence
10 o'clock A. NJ.
All persons having claims agai the estate OF the late
Daniel p Hsrwood deceased requested TO ing them
forward duly in order that may
be made for their final adjustment And all those inleb.
ed will please pay their respective dues imm diatey as
further indulgence cannot be given.
SMITH b. NEW, administrator.
Dec. 10. 63--ids
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

October goth, 1883.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN to the proprietofs of
the residue Of the Certificates OF the exchanged four
and hall per cent Stock created in Pursuance Of an Act of
Congress- passed the 26h day Of May, 1924 that tho
Certificates OF said Stock will be paid Oh the LIST of MAJ
next to the propretors thereof their legal
lives or Attorneys duly constituted, OIL lie presentation
and surrender Of the said Certificates at the Treasrv
at the Loan Office wher the same may stand credited
Notice further giUen, that transfer of the Ce6
Gates Of said Stock from the books of the Treasury or
Loan Olhee will be allowed after the LIST day Of Apd
next And also, that the interest on all the Certificates Of
the said Stock wi" cease and determine on Tive sOt day
April next r. r. fancy
A. Secretary efMe Treasury.
NOV % b2-eowtIMsv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-12

M EGROES FOR sALE-By virtue Of a Deed ~
Trust executed by Felix Winston the subscriber
winch Deed has been recorded in the Clerks Offices OF
Hanover and Henrco will be Sold for cash, on Tue,dav
the 9Th day Of January 1884, in front Of The Aucon s,
Of 4 s. Cosby, Co.. fourteen Negroes consisting NJ
men, woman, boys, and girls most Of them are young and
likely, aud ono Of the men Is considered good Black
smith Such title only asis vested by the Aforesaid Deed Of
Trust will be made 10 the purchasers but that is believed
TO be indisPuabe Persons wishing purchase may see
any all Of said negroes after The 25th inst by sppca
ton TO Messfs. j. & g. Cosby & Co., who ,sili conduct
said sale CHARLES THOMPSON, Jr., Trustee
DEC o. 6i-wfds
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4 NONCORD ACADEMY.-The exercises OF this Sc.
~ minary Ter the next year, will commence the Is h
OF January, and terminate on the 18th Of December
The month oil August will be given for acation. Terms
as heretofore. Address ATWELL G. COLEMAN,
- Bowling Green, Caroline Co.
november ~ 5g-wtl6thJan