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SAA SAL ks LIV ERPOOL SALT.-W have
Il OVV received by the brig Havre, direct from
Liverpool 1900 sacks Of Salt of the best quality filled at
the toOrks, ten to the tom
We offer the above for sale in lots purchasers,
deliverable at the wharf il up from the vessel
F. s. j. S. JAMES s. Co, Market Square.
April 20. lift
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IN Monday the 18th February, the Stage Coach from
~ Richmond to Fredericksburg will commence run
ning daily, and arrive the evening at Washington
City by the splendid Steamboat Sydney-From wash.
ngton, TO Baltimore and Philadelphia, the lines will com
mence on the same day Travellers from the North and
South will find no delay. L. PORTER s. Co.
February 10. 92-u
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"A MEETING Of the Convention of the Protestant
"A Episcopal Church will be held in the City of Rich
mond, on Wednesday, the 18th May next
April 26. [l14-td] JOHN G.. WILLIAMS. SEC
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HNRESH DRY GOODS The subscriber has receiv-
ed blythe latest arrivals from New York and phila-
dephia large and well selected assortment of Fancy and
staple Dry Goods OF the newest styles, and at reduced
prices which he invites the attention of his friends and
the public generally as he is confident they will be sold
on as good terms as can BIO had in this market, by
THOMAS Lee
nearly opposite Lewis Webb s. Co., Main street.
April l6. ul-I2t
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that by taking receipts Tor money paid ON Mr. Tiube
lakes account as they had been paid before his
accounts were so blended that il almost impossible to
separate them, aud Tor this he is by the court;
besides various other matters Mr.. Randolph prctens to
JUSTIFY himself Tor his neglect in relation the taking OF
an inventory by asserting that the rules Of the Navy did
not require it, but gives from the rules which
clearly commands it 10 be DONE.
Notwithstanding all these circumstances, how ever the
accounts OF Randolph were allowed by the accounting
iicers under Mr.. Adams; and Mr. Tmberlake Major
Eaten There accused o. e dealcaon which appears
to have been the result OF the property left by
The ormer, having been appropriated by Randolph his
own
In the statement of Mr. Kendall we are informed that
the large amount OF the dealcaton which charged
TO an enquiry into the in which the money and
other property lett him at the time of his death had
u'sPoseu Oi' ana me amenn oil money which had been
celved anu expended by Mr.. Randolph as his
aud from the statement OF the accounts of the APP
peafed that he had received In Stops at Port Mahon 7i2 So
and $1,000, at Gibraltar, and credited with S2O729 9S
Tor money paid and stores returned being excess over
MS receipts oil near $4,000, which amount paid TO him
on the settlement OF his account, by the accounting oi
GERS under Mr.. Adams Being al a loss to conceive
where the funds received from which tis large ex
cess OF payments made Mr. Kendall requested of
Mr. Randolph an explanation. This however, he either
could or would not give but met the request with
lent display OF temper the ground of its indicating on
'he part oil the Auditor disposition 10 njure him. On this
subject the court OF enquiry remark that the large
OF THIS excess ought TO have suggested TO Mr. Randolph
De oPety oil asking Tor examination into the
OF his accounts without waiting be called upon for an
explanation; and Mr. Raniophs display OF temper SO far
IRON deterring Mr.. Kendall from pressing the subject,
seems only TO have had the opposite effect until the
nation was made; and the result is laid before the
public.
Without taking any of the excess of payments
over The amounts stated in his having
ceved by hin, amouning we have noticed, TO near
S9OOO the court decide that he is indebted the United
States in the sum of 1903 H. Since this examination
was ndde and this report has been given of the result
IT, he has presented new account 10 which the President
alude IN which is embraced charges for which he has
already been allowed, and others which admssa
Ole by which he attempts 10 show balance in his
oil $500 And this he calls decision In his favor by tho
10 him by the government.
The public may now Judge whether Mr.. Kendall is de.
serving OF the censure which has been literally cast
upon him by the Opposition for the he has pursued
in this NATTER whether, the contrary not en-
titled TO praise for his vigilance in watching the
buIsements OF the public lunds.-BaH Republican.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

VIRGINIA OIL STONE-A few more boxes OF this
invaluable article just received from the Quarry, and
for sale by G. " Raymond. Planters and anics will
do well to apply in time
CoLMAN, RAYMOND, s. KELLOGG.
Nav IL. 2-3t
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VALUABLE JAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE.
The subscriber, wishing to to the South, Of
iers Tor sale his tract of land in Rock castle Neck on
James River, forty miles above Richmond, and four he
low Cartersye containing hundred and odd acres
OF which two hundred and twenty and half acres are OF
s.strae low grounds the high land (about two hundred
acres OF which is in imber is Of good quality The i'm.
provements consist of comfortable two story dwelling
house, having large passage and six rooms The barn
and stable large and substantial being both built of
rock. The barn is two story high and very capacous
having hrstrate threshing machine attached to it
There also every other necessary out-house such
tobacco houses, negro quarters &c &C. am authorised
to say by my family physician doctor Nash that this is
as healthy situation as any James River. lie has
been practising in my family for the last six years. and
his accounts have not amounted annually more than
five dollars Terms will be made accommodating and to
suit the purchaser.
L refer those who may wish TO obtain any information
respecting this valuable estate TO Randolph HARRISON Esq
Senr, OF Cumberland, TO James b. Ferguson William Sal
mon or VIM s. Fowler OF this county and to Peter Cot
TOM OF Richmond would also sell small tract of land
on the Gainesville road, and about mile from the
above tract containing two hundred and fifty acres hav-
ing also comfortable dwelling house, good barn stable
&c &C This place would suit professional gentleman
with family-parcuary physicisn as there is not one
IN the county nearer than twelve miles TO H.
TARLTON FLEMING.
Goochland, April 10Th, 1888. 1I2Eu
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AMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE.-SOO acres of
81 land in the county OF Albemare about two miles by
water above the fourishing little village OF Scottsvle-
About 200 acres of the land low grounds very
fine quality The highland is also of excellent quality
There is on this land large dwelling house, nearly built
but unfinished VIM Scott, living the land, will shew
II to any person disposed to purchase. G. A. SCOTT.
Buckingham, llth January, 1882 76-2awtt
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NORFOLK JOCKEY CLUB SPRING RACES, 1888.
The Races over the Norfolk will commence
on Wednesday the 18th day of May, and continue four
days.
First Doy-A sweepsake with colts and FLIES, 3 years
Old mile heats; entrance two hundred dollars half forfeit
Tour subscribers and closed: Mr. Arthur Taylor SEN
Gary Watson, Capt. Jesse Wilkinson, and DIR. Robert
Butts.
Second DAY. roprietor's purse 5000 two mile be,s
entrance heen dollars free for any horse, gedng
Third Day-Jockey Club purse $500, four mile heats;
entrance $50, subject TO the usual discounts free for any
horse, mare gediDg.
Fourth Ddy-A Sweepsake, with colts and FLIES. 9
years old, mile heats hundred dollars entrance half
forfeit, six subscribers and closed; Col VIM wynn viii
liam III. Minge, William Lacoste, James j. Harrison Jno
White of Jackson, and Col Jao. p. White.
JAMES S. GARRISON, Proprietor
April z3 1876
II At meeting OF the Norfolk Jockey Club held on
The ID May the above races postponed to the 22nd
OF The Petersburg Iucgoncor will please publish tho above
May7 lid
H YNCHBURG JOCKEY CLUB SPRING RACES
M Great aftrachonI!-A Match Race will be run
over this Friday the 2lth of May for $1,000
aside, between Mr.. Y N. divers Moses four years old
by Mons Tonson, and Mr. VIM. Garth's Lady Birdwood,
by Tonson; two mile heats, half forfeit.
On Tuesday following, being the 2Sth, the regular RAJ
ces will commence.
FIRST DAY.-A sweepsake for colts and FLIES, 3
years old this Spring; mile heats, 500 enrance-to be
closed the 1s Of April which there are the following
entries: a. Wblocke, Jno. :. Hurt, Jno r. White WIN.
McCargo, James Powell
SECOND DAY.-Proprietor's purse $3.50, 2 mile heats
-entrdnce SIS.
THIRD DAY.-Jockey Club purse S6OO-3 mile heats
entrance $50
FOURTH DAY.-A Handy Cap Race, purse worth
SlOO-mile heats best three in ive-entrance S15-to
be added 10 the purse.
The money Of each days race will be hung up without
discount by the proprietor who is prepared acconmo-
date from thirty TO fifty horses with fine stables and
inter gratis " N. OLIVER, Proprietor.
April 30. iI5-td
NOTICE Books for subscriptions to the Goochland
and Louisa Rail Road will be opened at the Dover
Mills, Goocband, on The goth Of May next
RICHARD SAMPSON,
THOS. II. HARRISON,
RICHD. w. ROYSTER,
THOMAS J. DEANE,
JOHN NJ TREVIIIAN,
| JOSEPH S. WATKINS.
J Dover Mills, April 80, 1888. lIs-wsw
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~ Notwithstanding that the time fixed in my adver-
isemen OF the 10th u for receiving proposals not
sufficient TO give general notice. do hereby enlarge as
Acknowledgements for doing the brick and work
will be received until the first day of June next and for
furnishing the tmbers until the first day OF July next.
G. s. MORGAN.
Nav I'd, 1888 lIe ID
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"A an Annual General Meeting of the Stockholders OF
IN the James River Steamboat Company, held in Rich
mond on the seventh day of May, 1885, the following
solutions were unanimously adopted 10 wit:
HesofUed, That the Stockholders of the Company, who
have not deposited in Bank the full Of their re-
sPecve subscriptions be, and they hereby required
to deposit the same, before the first day of June
next in the Farmers Bank of Virginia in Richmond or
Its Branch at Norfolk the credit of the Company or
that they pay the by that day. into the hands Of the
PRESIDENT, or some one OF the Directors thereof.
Resored, That the President and Directors be author
lied to receive further subscriptions the Stock of the
Company. HENRY CLARKE, President.
ROBERT ANDERSON, Secretary.
May IA. 2-wtJl
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VALUABLE SALE OF NEGROES Being DESTROYS
to invest capital in lucrative stock, having
determined Of late to devote myself exclusively to my
practice, will positively sell TO the highest bidder for
cash, on the 9th day Of June, 1885, Notoway Court
House, tit being Court day 20 likely and valuable Me-
groes-consis,ing Of men, women. boys and girls.
JAMES III. GREGORY.
holloway, LIST May, 1888. 2-Sts
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Nottowsay, LIST May, 1888.


~ Story's Commentaries on the Constitution
do. do. do. the Law of Balments.
Edward Vaughan Williams, tho Law of Executors
and Adminsratorswith references to the Decisions
the Courts OF this country, by Francis l. Troubat
Hovenden, on the principles and practice by which
Courts OF Equity guided the prevention
dial correction Of Fraud; with incidental mott
ces OF collateral points, both of Law and Equity-with
notes and references to American Decisions, by Thomas
Huntington.
Edward Chttys Index to all tho Reported Cases. Sta
tutes and General Orders in relating to the principles
pleading and practice Of Equity aud Bankruptcy, from
the earliest period down 10 the year. 1881.
Rights Of an American Citizen; with commentary on
State Rights, and on the Constitution and Policy of the
United States by Benjamin L. Oliver.
Daniel Davis's Precedenis of Indictments which is
prehxed concise treatise upon the office duty of
Grand Jurors.
Which, with general assortment of Law Books, in.
Guiding all the Virginia Reports, are for sale by
May H. 12-21 r. T. SMITH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

"A TiOkNEY Al LAW. The subscriber, having oh.
"a tanned licence 10 practise Law in the Courts of Ibis
commonwealth, offers his servi Attorney in the in
leror and superior OF the counties
Hanover and King William. He will also attend the
courts in Fredericksburg corporation, and the inferior
courts OF Caroline His office till further notice. will be
bis residence, within three miles Of the Town of FIRE..
dericksburg.
10 those who know him. he naIters himself that an as
surance OF diligence and attention any business conded
to hIm is unnecessary; and those who do not he is sas
ed to refer TO any OF his acquantamces in the
range oil his practice or elsewhere.
GEORGE w. BASsETT
Lansdowne, March rs, 1888 IO7-2aws swift
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u AND FOR SALE wish TO sell the tract of land
NJ on which live, lying in the county Of Mecklen.
burg, about FIVE miles east OF Boydon and contains 5i2
acresabout half is cleared This land in good con.
dton to make crop the greater part low ground and
fresh high land The improvements sufficient for the
size OF the tract We made last year about $50 barrels
corn, $4,000 lbs. tobacco, wheat oats SC have lived
on this tract FIVE years, with about forty in family and
have not had single Of bilious ague and fever
this land Is not privately disposed Of before the month
OF September next (Which would greatly ~ efer0 will
then sell 10 the highest bidder This will he made
accommodating. JNO. COBBs
March IS. i02-vst
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NORFOLK JOCKEY CLUB SPRING RACES, 1893
~ The Races over the Norfolk will commence
on wednesday the 18th day of May, and continue
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u AZ meeting OF the Norfolk Jockey Club held or
the Sd May the above postponed to the 22nc
inst. las s. GARRISON
81 me Petersburg ntolgencof will please publish above
May Z. -iI7-td
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~ oIlCE-Being duly authorized by the Governor of
" the Commonwealth to make contracts for certain i'm
provemen in the buildings Of the Peniteniary and to
procure timber for fifty gun carriages, according laws
enacted at The last session OF the General Assembly, will
receive proposals under SEAL until the 18th day of Nav
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-04-20
NETWORK MARKET-ApR1L II


Western Flour remains dull, sales are very
triAing at prices about as last quoted sos to OF
for best brands. There il none shipping East
from hence, purchasers are waiting to receive it
fresh from the West S"me sales have been
made, to deliver in May at ST a So. Richmond
Country 5,62; Petersburg $50 to 500; small
sales of Philadelphia at $50 but generally held
for higher rates; Baltimore Howard street 5,87
to Sc. A small parcel Of superior Virginia
Wheat sold at 1lS cts. Sales Of Jersey Corn at
76.
A moderate business doing in both Coffee and
Sugar-the aspect Of the market for bnth articles
Just the same as on Saturday The sales OF
Teas per Sabua, of which we published the pri.
ces given yesterday. went Oft with considerable
spirit: the quality Of the Teas was very good
Three more cargoes are to be sold this week.
W hiskey is on the decline; hhds. have sold at 81
and barrels at 55 cents.
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New Publications.

LILLH war; & co. PUBLISH
THE PEOPL E'S NJ AG AZ N E =.
PROSPECTUS. The pubic are here presented
10 with the first number of work, which certainly
has the claim of novelty upon their attention Its OBJ
ject is present the greatest amount Of useful in
formation and of solid instruction in the most pleasing
and convenient form, and at the lowest price
The publishers have it in view 10 furnish work for
families, one which shall not only satisfy the curio
sy and smuse the fancy, but which shall at the
time store the mind with useful knowledge, and prove
as attractive TO every reader as books Of 6cson To
effect this purpose. the pages OF the work will EN-
brace whatever is most interesting in books of modern
travels: entertaining memoirs and biographical anec.
dotes; curious geographical topcs historical events
and details, ancient and modern; remarkable adven
tares both by and land; valuable discoveries and
inventions, particularly in tn useful arts, notices OF
the progress Of improvement in all that relates to the
comforts and conveniences of life; Natural History,
with descriptions OF the most remarkable quadrupeds
BIRDS fishes reptiles insects, &c.; also trees, shrubs
and plants. together with minerals. including the arts
of mining and descriptions of the most celebrated
mines in all parts Of the world. The various pheno.
mena of nature likewise present sub ecs OF unfaing
interest, and to them due attention will be paid
In order to render this Magazine more useful and in
terestng to readers, large number OF highly finished
Eneravngs will be inserted
The editors will be particularly attentive. in the dis.
charge of their duties to subjects OF interest relating
to our own country; and will introduce into each mum.
Der brief view Of passing events, both domestic and
foreign.
On the whole, it is the desire Of the publishers to
produce work that, by its low price and obviously
useful and entertaining character shall secure the IA
vor Of the public. and become an inmate Of every
family.
C0NDITY0NS Peoples Magazine is publish.
ed every other Saturday, at One Dollar year. payable
in advance. The postage will be reefourtiis Of a
cent If under 100 miles and for the greatest distance
one cent and quarter only.
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They also publish

FARLEY NJ A G A 4 E.
PROSPEC1U&-rhe design uf the publishers, in
this Magazine, to offer to the public an entertaining
work for children ana youhi that may become
with them f.vori,e: hat will please and instruct
them, one that they will regard not as thing which
they MUST read q task. but which they will love to
consult a companies and triend one, short, the
reading of which be permitted to good children as
re ward but the denial of which may be felt pun.
isiment b, those who bad. 1t will consist chiefly
of matters of fact and the editors will endeavor to pre-
sent truth and knowledge in guise as attractive to
the youthful mind that in which fiction has general
ly been arrayed. ..
what it is intended shall be its character The style
which the author of Peter Parleys tales has chosen
vehicle Of instruction for youth, will be adopted in its
pages and Peter Parey in his proper character Of sto
~ teller and traveller, will often appear contribut.
or The work will comprise pieces adapted to all sta
ges of the youthful faculties from childhood upwards
The contents OF the work will be too various to be
in this place; but in order to convey some
idea of the intentions ofthe conductors, the following
may be mentioned rs forming portion VI the more
prominent subjec
Geographical descriptions OF manners, customs,
and countries
IL travels, voyages and adventures, in various parts
Of the world
III Interesting historical notices and anecdotes Of
each State and of the United States well as Of TO
reign countries
". Biography. particularly of young persons.
v. Natural History, as birds, beasts, fishes, &c' as
we'll as plants, trees, &c,
vi A familiar description Of the objects that daily
surround children in the psrlor. nursery garden, &C.
VII Original Tales consisting OF home acenes, sto.
res Of adventure &c calculated to stimulate the curl
osi.y, exercise the affections, anc improve the judg.
ment.
VIII. An Account of various trades and pursuits,
and some branches Of commerce.
TX Cheerful and pleasing Rhymes. adapted to the
feelings and comprehension of youth.
The publishers have made arrangements to have the
work abundantiy illustrated with spirited engravings,
and every effort will be made TO render it useful aux.
Hilary to the cause Of education.
CUNDiTYONS -Psrley's Magazine is published
every other Saturday, at One Dollar year. payable in
advance The postage win be three fourths Of cent.
if under 100 miles, and for the greatest distance one
cent and quarter, only
Subscriptions received for the above works by WIN.
MORRISON who is authorised Agent for the
same
All orders from the country postage paid) pune.
tually attended 10.
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NORFOLK, April II.

NORFOLK, April II.
A happy eonuersion.-Ths Methodist Pro-
testant Congregation being unable to procure
more eligible situation for house Of worship
without ,neurriug greater expense than their
means would justify, have purchased the Nor
folk Theatre, and intend to erect 10 its place a
neat, commodous temple dedicated to the SER
vice Of the Almighty. Though clearly mea-
sure Of necessity with them, aud not Of design,
they have thus effected most important con.
version.
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alexandria academy

VUlHE Trustees of the Alexandra Academy announce
l. to the public that they have elected Mr. H ]
Cnos,ls Principal of said Academy; and that this In.
sttuton Is now open for the reception of students
The course of instruction will embrace the Greek and
Latin Classics, the french Language. and all the
branches Of % compile te English Education
TRUSTEES:
Rev ELIAS HARRISON, President.
Rev: E. Lippett / T. Thompson,
Robert ]. Taylor, VIM C Gardner,
Edmund l. Lee, Charles A Alexander,
Hugh Smith. VIM. L. Hodgson.
John Lloyd,
apr 20-tf WIN. l.. HODGSON, Sec'y!
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ALEXANDRIA, Cd. CO.
SATURDAY M0RNLNG, APRIL 20. 1888.
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

JErFERsoN.-For Congress-Col. Edward Lu.
cas-. $50; Col. A. C. Smith. 1879. House Of
Deiegates-John 8. Gallaber. 4ls; Gerard Wa
ger, SOS; DR.. John Quisley. 266; JOS. I. Daugh-
ertv. zoe. (Gailaher. and Wager. elected.i
Col Lucas present majority over his compe-
titor is s6s votes. Hampshire and Morgan have
yet to vote; but Col L.'s election may be regard
ed as certain.
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VTNHE subscribers have just received very general
i assortment Of
SE.dSONABLE GOODS-ydmong y1iieh are:
London aud Partisan ginghams, new style
Rxinted muAlinsy csiieoes, check csmbrics
Miianese gauze, palmyreaas
81 and ~ black Italian lustrings; French do
Rich green and white blonde gauze wells
Blonde gauge, twisted silk, Grape, Tagioni, and
other fancy aha,rb and handkerchief q
GAUGE, cap aud bonnet ribbons
Greeian net and footings, bobbinet do
Summer cloths, princettas, crcassans
Brown and white drills, striped satteens
Rouen csssimeres; domestic stripes and plaids
Stocks, gloves, cotton and silk hosiery
Umbrellas. parasols Russia sheetngs
Scots brown and bleaehed linens. burIaps
Which, with almost every article in their line. they
offer for sale on very moderate terms.
abr 20-3t WV. GREGORY 6 Co.
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New Goods.

New GOO0S.
TAI .ACK bombazines ard b0moAzettes
ID Princetts, brow and striped driilinSs
Rouen Cashmere, Ransom jeans
White do, Zephyrine muslins
Calicoes, csmbrics; corded skirts
White and co!ored silk hdkfs; flag do
Valencia AMI other vestings
VI hite and colored cottan hose
DO do half do
Brown and beached cottons and sheetlngs
Checks, Pins, needles, metal and bone buttons
Irish linens, bear duck, foundation musilns
Cotton tape Q; black and cold sewing silk
Black silk and lustrngs
Colored fringe; cotton balls. threads
Brown linen, burlsps, figured silk hdtfs
CaRPETYNG; linen and cotton dn'llngs
Cotton and silk umbrellas, flag hdkfs. sc. &C.
J,,, onened and for sale at reduced prices.
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