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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-05

HNDUCAIiON.-T The subscribers Classical and Ma
M thematcal School will be continued at his residence
In the county OF Hanover county-24 miles from Rich
mond, and from the stage road, leading from Richmond
to Louisa Court House.-Terns, 500 for 10 months =
My school will be opened the 18th of January 1881
and closed on the 18th OF December, following.
HERM0N DAVIS
hunueiu, Hanover county, NOV. 20 6I-wlt
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"A DVERTlSEMENT.-Will be sold at Blcnhcim the
residence OF the late Joseph Hobson, 10 the highest
bidder, Tuesday, the l7h December next if fir if
not the next fair day thereafter credit of IL months
all the peshabe property Of said estae consisting in part
household and kitchen furniture farming utensils of
ry kind riding carriage and single chair carpenters
backmiths and shoemakers tools the crops of corn
hay and fodder; together with many other articles Al
ter all is disposed OF at BIenheim the sale will be CONT
nued at the Markham estate till all is sold The terms of
sale VIII be, cash for all sums Of and under $40; and for
all over that amount bonds with approved security will
be required, 10 bear interest from date which will be re-
mited il the principal is punctuay paid.
THOMAS l.. HOBSON
.ddmr. Of Jos. Ho5son dec
Powhatan 18th November, 1888 56-tds
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81 AND AND NEGROES FOR SALE-Wil be ex.
"a posed TO public sale, Monday the 9th of Deem.
Der next at the residence Of the late Leonard Henderson
near WILLIAMSBURG, Granville county, North Carolina the
Tract of Land, wherein he resided containing about
700 dcres together with 35 30 NEGroEs between 250
ana $40 barrels OF corn, wheat OATS fodder aud the stock
oil all Kinds household and kitchen furniture plantation
utensils &C. &c The above Tract Of Land il Of fine qua
NY III ,ish state OF Improvement defensive manfred
Lots wen walereJ, and adapted 10 Tie cultivation Of To
commodious Dtceling House. various Offices and eveTv
necessary clubhouse, aud good tobacco hains situated one
me west Of "Iiamsborough in of The most healthy
ana rehned ncghboihoods in tie State and aosdng eve
ry convenience for tIc education Of children The Nc
groes consist Of men, women aud chillrcn young and ike
~ 'nd among them first rate boot and shoemaker aud
carriage driver The valuable Lar LbrGyg OF he deed
viii be sold at the same time.
October l. 40 ~,
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Prince Edward, Nov. 26. 5S-2aw4v

UBI.lC SALE Will be sold to the highes, bidder
n on Tuesday the 18th OF December next, if fair, if
not on the next fair day thereaer the late residence
John JONES' decd, in the county of Hanover all the
Persabe part oil his estate, consisting of household and
kuchen furniture, farming utensils single gig and har.
ness, about fifty thousand we'll burnt bricks stock Of
horses and mules cattle sheed hogs of which 5000 lbs
good pork VIII be made, two hundred and fiji v or three
hundred barrels OF corn crop Of fodder, oats hav &c
10 purchasers executing bonds with approved security
twelve months credit will be given for all sums over S5
lor sums oil 50 and under, cash will be required-Ali
persons having claims against the estate are n
onng them forward, properly authencaed and all those
indebted arc required to settle their accounts
EZEKIEL S. TALLY.
.4dn,'or. of John Jones' decd
Hanover, Nov. 30, 1888. 59a,-
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HlDWAY ACADEMY.-'The subscriber proposes 10
ITE orcn a BOARDING ScuooL At Midway, Caroline
county, ON the I5 day Of January 1884, The course of
instruction viii embrace all the branches usually taught
III The best private schools The undersigned has bt en-
long known and approved as an Instructor Of YOUTH and
hopes, by his exerions, merit continuance of The NIB
lie confidence The location Of the school IL miles be-
low Fredericksburg miles of Villekorough Oh the
sage road rom Richmond 10 Fredericksburg, and within
miles Of tie RAppahannock river Persons wishing TO
seni Their sons from below in the slcamtoat will please
direct item, on arriving at Port Royal report tcinselvs
TO Mr. William 5 Quescnbeuy who viii have them con.
yeycd Immediately with Their baggage The subscribers
residence The discipline Of the scODl will be parental
as the only proper basis OF sound morals the mild and be.
nevolent principles OF tie Gospel will be inculcaied on s
Ut occasions, Tree from sccaiian paraies Of any kind
whatever Tcfms-'oard and Tuition 800, zach boardcr
finding his bed, bedding towels and candies or an
additional charge Of SO, il hcse be furnished Persons
wishing TO place their wards this institutions are
requested TO make immediate application. Address
Nlcboiongh, or The Bowling Green ClFolne county Va
CHARLES 4. LEWIS, Jr.
NOV. -. 57-tiJa
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=, - =, JUN i. SCOTT.
r. D. Mr.. 3 has succeeded in engaging graduate {
Edinburgh, Scotland, whom, as a Mathematician IN
public may with confidence rely.
Dec.5 81 o,y,,I
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NEWINGrON ACADEMY, near Gloucester Comr,
IL House, pd-The usual exercises OF this institution
Tin which youth shall be carefully and expeiousy pre-.
pared Tor professional and other pursu will be
on the oil January next under the superintendent nee of
the subscriber, who, in addition his being graduate of
Trinity College, Dublin, has given, (he flaers lmself)
evidence oil his competency both before since his re-
sldence in this country.
As, however, the progress of pupils is Of more import,
ance to parents and guardians than the aanments of an
instructor which may not be impaired, friends of learn.
ing In this and the adjoining countless without yidious
osparagemeht 10 other Proiessors are respectfully in
ved to frequently visit, and examine the condition of this
Institution Processing that he has during his residence
IN this county, prepared some of his pupils for any Col
lege in this country, and hoping he is now srepared
to render Of his Stewardship he submits his IAN
examination OF his pupils being socited Iabour TO tbe
puoc Judgment; oil its candour; he has TO doubt
ana awaits Its decision with tranquility, but not with
out anxiety This Academy, beautifully and ADVANTAGE
ousy situated, having recently undergone horough
repair, (no situaion in country considered more
hsalthy retired from those which ordinarily dis,
tract the mind, and vate the heart affords an oppoftun
oil instruction home, and under the eye the pa rent
ne health anu morals oil the pupils will be objects of un
ceasng soictude, and vice prevented Gf possbIe bv
the domestic habits OF the principal and constant assoca
ton with his pupils these Advantages il is hopeJ will on
title the institution 10 share of public patronage
AS TO the zeal and asduty with which the duties of the
above Institution have been discharged the public
respectfully referred TO the inhabitants of this county and
more particularly TO those gentlemen whose names are
annexed TO the following certificate =
Being satisfied that the duties OF the above Institution
have been zeaously and successfully discharged we
therefore feel much pleasure in recommending il to the
public notice, believing that the principal will continue to
prove himself worthy OF the Importance of the charge CON
signed to his care.
JAMES DABNEY, A. L. DAnNev
CHRISTOPHER ToMPKINs JOHN FIrID
W. lALIAFERRo, ARTHUR L. DAVIES,
WILLIAM JONES' PHILIP TAIIArrppo
Ierms.-Board and tuition (requred quarterly in ad.
vance, per annun, containing 10 months SlO5
The necessary repairs and improvements on the Acade
my, OK
III expected that each pupil will furnish himself with
bed, bedding, sc. SC.
French, extra, $40
JOHN p. SCOTT
II. ). Mr. 5 ha; succeeded in engaging graduate Of
Edinburgh, Scotland, on whom Al ,r,.manc,n ,I,o
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MHoNTE PARVo, UaiuaJie Roanoke Estate fer
I'VE snie.-Resoved TO TO the west will sell TO
the highest bidder on the Sd Wednesday in December
next that beautiful and valuable estate Monte Pdrpo in
Tie county OF Mecklenburg, Roanoke, about midway
between GAINESVILLE and Boydton. The tract contains
eleven hundred acres four hundred of which are river
bottom, and taken in body inferior none on Roanoke
being oil dark rich loan, well adapted 10 the culture of
wheat corn, and tobacco The highland is rich choco-
late peculiarly suited TO the growth of wheat with about
TWO hundred cleared the residue i'm woods lying in
close, compact body, well mbered and easily enclosed
but, presuming that persons DESTROYS of purchasing
VIII avail themselves OF personal examination Of The pro-
Perty, and not wishing TO give false representation of
its character as often the case for the purpose of at
tracing purchasers from distance, will only add that
confidently believe the above description of the soil 10
be correc that the buildings ample in good repair
the situation healthy the neighborhood exceen that lis
vicinity to GAINESVILLE and Boydon, ready markets for
all the surplus on the farm, and the facilities and cheap.
ness afforded through the Petersburg and The contemplate
ed Portsmouth Rail road, OF sending produce TO market
render an estate desirable for the extent az asy in
Virginia. will also sell at the same place and on the
same day, few likely Negroes and all my stock of cattle
horses &C., and plantation utensils Of every kind
Terms-One hall cash, the balance in IL months
Persons disposed to purchase may be assured that the sale
will certainly take place.
Nov. 80 [5S-5F1 THOMAS PEMBERTON
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- . " WILMINGTON, Slh ApliI, 1883
To Mr.. AMOS KENDALL, An Auditor.
SIR: now have i'll my power to deliver into the De.
parmehl oil lth Auditor my with the estate OF
John Tmbsfakc, late Purser of the United Siates Fri.
gate Constitution, daily authenticated: with the account
are tour papers therein referred To, narked A. -
balance is struck upon This accounin my favor $40 10
faller myself thdi this business is fully conclud.
ed; having thereby fully complied with the acquisitions Of
the late Court Of inquiry.
Yours, Sc. r. b. RANDOLPH
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Executor Of IPuiiam Lpine, iced
he above sale will be conducted by John r. ID. PavRc
Auct. I6O-tds1 Doc !,
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-Hayino
made engagements TO move 10 the Western country
as soon as can settle all my business will on the Sc
cond Friday in December next sell at public auction
some IL to $4,000 dollars of real estate situated in the
oil Scottsvile, Albemare county, Virgina-comprisine
three oil The best stands for business in the town One
being The store rooms lately occupied by me- at the cor
ner OF Main and Valley streets % by 10 feet well finish
ed built oil brick Also the brick house lately occupet
by Messrs Rush s. Scott tavern, fronting on Vale,
street 20 and running back &C feet to which is
orick Kitchen, &c Also, adjoining, frame hou9c, 40 b.
30 !eet, lately occupied by Messrs. Snapp, Blair s. Co
with their respective lois Also, brick lumber house OF
the bank OF the river, % by GO feet and another house
suitable Tor any mechanical purpose small store Also
my dwelling house and lot by far the desirable ant
beautiful in town. the house is brick, Al feet 'front.' will
venetian windows and DOORS containing finished
IN best syle with two story brick kitchen, and smoke
house, covered with slate, which there also eood
frame stable carriage, ice and wood housewife hand
some Enclosure, about half the lot ornamened with rcl
variety OF shrubery and flowers, many fromIPrinces Gar
den, New York, with some first rate young fruit trees ant
the balance in high state of cultivation garde-h,
lot is 100 by 225 feet Also, wood lot of 81 2 acres
near town. AT The same time, will sell the whole
household and kitchen furniture part OF which va
uabie, made and purchased exclusively for my own use
including some first rate BEDS ard mahogany furniture
the whole worth from IL to IL hundred dollars-also
wagon, cart, and barouche two.
The terms will be liberal, and the usual security will
day The present prospect for of the James am
kanawha improvement, gives guarantee of Scousvllt
continuing TO be one OF the most nourshng i'm Vr
GINA. JOHN HARTMAN
Seosville, Abcmarle, Va, Nov. 22d, 1883. 59-td
T=-r SRI RI nv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-05

GGA NEGROES for sale at auction-l2 months
&NI credu.-On Friday, goth day OF December next,
The subscriber will sell, before the Union Hotel on the
Main Street, in the town Of Lynchburg to the hghes,
bidder, 40 NEGROES, consisting of men, women and
children boys and girls. He has hesitation saying
alkeieror more valuable parcel Of Negroes has
been offered Tor sale in that place. The terms are IL
months credit; bond with approved security. dscoun,
Ole per cent. viii be made on all cash payments
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-03-07
YOWmG Archibald.

YHNHlS celebrated Horse will this season in Spot
a sylvanih county, at the late residence of Daniel yde
dec SIX miles from Spotsylvania Court house and four
teen from Fredericksburg and probably stand OF which
due notice will be given
lie will be let mares at 80 the season. discharged by
the payment OF SO within the season. s the single leap
to be paid as soon as the mare is pu-Iusuranca BIG TO
be paid as it is known that the is in oa and
twenty-five cents to the groom ia all cases. Season to
commence the LIST OF April and expire on the 10Th of
June Pasturage may be had at 20 cents per head for
each week Board for servants at customary prices We
10 not pretend 10 be liable for accidents though great
will be taken to avoid hem
PEDIGREE.-Archba!d was got by young Dare Devil,
son OF the old imported horse Dare Devil his dam by old
Spread Eagle grand dam by the imported horse Star son
OF old Hghfyer and brother Sir Peter Teaze his great
grand dam by Obscuriiy, of Eclipse the most power
Ia" and speedy racer in England. Eclipse and Highnyer
were never beaten, drawn paid forfeit they each made
their owners an Independent fortune by racing
other 10y coverngirom these two Horses and the Godo-
phin Arabian have descended all best racers in the
world Archibald is beautiful dark bay, sixteen hands
thigh, possessing superior action, and is in high health and
condition; he is warranted oa gcter and his colts
are highly approved Of. WILLIAM SMALLEY
RICHARD S. HYDE.
rep z, 1858 55-wt1stA
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February 7.

OllCE.- Was committed to the Jail OF Powhatan
county o. The 10Th OF September last negro man
calling himself George five feet and half an inch high
dark complexion, about - 40 years old with black
marx extending from his hair down between his eyes
ana was described III the commitment the property OF
Mr. Smith OF Georgia he however, now SAYS that he
belongs to Mr. oier, Of he city Of Richmond and was
purchased by him OF Mrs. Burke the county OF an.
over The owner OF said negro requested to come for
ward prove his properly pay charges ard take him away
or he will be dealt with according 10 law.
X NJ. LAYNE, -. S. Tor WIN. Crump, Sheriff
becehDef D. 90 -wI2wF
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EDWARDS Of 10 years ago, William Thomson so
" Of Robert Thompson, Of the county Of Amelia Virri
ma, removed TO the western States and il is said had
we ana children ihe said WIN Thompson or any of
his hmily are living, they are requested TO sppIv ~ W
WIN we proper evidence Of their connection, rs there I.
~ my hands small legacy to which they are entitled
NY residence IS Farmve, Virginia Editors in the wes
will confer favor by giving his a few insertions
JAMES MADISON
- .. Adm'or. NJ Robert Thompson dee'd
fVO' co. 0i-wSw
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.-Was committed to the Jail of Prince Will
liam county, on the 9th day of December last, mu-
at'o man. as runaway, who calls himself William Hyden
ne about 20 or Il years of bright muato, about
feet or inches high He had old black fur hat
and an old blue cloth coat and panaloons denies thai
he has any master, but contends that he Free and was
travelling from Ohio to New York He has no papers
whatever Ii there be any owner he to come
forward as the law requires and take him away.
B BRAWNER,
:, Tailor Prince ViHiam County VTrginia
4. If
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BY RITChHsE a. COOK.

~ The ENQUIRER is published week, generally and
three tunes week during the Of tho
Pco the same hoc,ofoc Five Dollars payable
stuco Notes OF sh1ored banks (ony) will
esivcd in paymont The Editors will the safety
ting them by NALL the postage OF all letters being the Writers
Qy No will BIO discontinued, of
Editors, until all arrcaragcs have been paid up
2 Whoever will tho papers, shall
bave the tenth
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
OHo oss rst insertion
tO cents No advertisement
or assumed by some in this or its
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Feb 2, 1888.

81 OlICE--ln pursuance of Decree of the County
" Court OF Cumberland, rendered the 2Sh day Of
January, 1888, in the of Mner and wife, against
Rucker Co, we shall offer for sale the premises on
tuesday me "a OF April next il fair if not the first fair
day thereafter about hundred and eighty acres of
land lying IN The lower end OF Cumberland and adjoining
the lands OF Robert Straton, James Miner aud others
and belonging to the estate OF James Bootrig decd
Terms, three equal annual payments all crsdit-Grst
payment bond with approved personal security will be
reqnlred and Trust Deed on the Land 10 secure the
TWO last payments ROBERT STRATTON,O
JOHN HUDGINS,
LEONARD DANIEL, e
PETER FOE, g
February 7. $40
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SHOCKG WAREHOUSE-To TOBACCO Planters
FHNHE subscriber begs leave respectfully to inform the
IL Planters and others shipping tobacco 10 this market
that he has completed fre-prOof building on the
settle where 5hOcKG warehouse stoOu, me
increased and improved plan OF the house,
been added 10 the facilities of despatchng business the
establishment He will remind the Planters, that from its
situation in the midst OF the Counting Houses the
Dealers, this Warehouse will always have full attendance
even in the worst weather
RANDOLPH HARRISON, Jr.
In consequence of the death of Mr.. William Young
one OF the former Inspectors at this Warehouse BENJAMIN
Sheppard one OF the subscribers, has been appointed fill
his place, who will continue receive tobacco belonging
which will be generally attended to by Mr. Robert c.
Wilamson-Mr. Williamson has been long in the obac-
co business and is gentleman that can recommend
with confidence competent salesman. Tobacco com
ing down the Canal and intended for Shocu Warehouse
VIII he taken from the Basin free of drAyage; we
sure the Planters and others who may send
Warehouse that pains shall be spared by us consistent
with duty to give general satisfaction and despatch TO
their business.
M0SBY s. SHEPPARD, Inspectors
The subscriber having located himself Shockn Ware
house. tenders his services the Planters and Farmers
Virginia, Agent, for the sale of country produce
lie hopes that experience for of years in the
tobacco trade, general acquaintance with the tobacco
persons who may conide their business to his care will
enite him TO share of public patronage. His charges
Tor the sale OF tobacco will he the same that ofore
made by Capt. b. Sheppard.
ROBERT c. WILLIAMSON
Proceeds Of sale of produce will receive such drec-
ton as consigners may order. r. c. w
January ~ S3-wSt
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dh n Al REWARD.-Ran away from the subscriber
y n W about the LIST OF November last, my man
klTr He is about 80 years of age, feet or inches
high dark complexion, small head eyes aud ears his ears
stand erec has limp in his walk with his feet turned
ont and one of his fore upper teeth Said gro has
been accustomed TO work i'm the farm aud is quite igno
rant have no doubt, but he seduced off by some
villain, and sent of the State and so or else kept Sc
creIcd-l will give the above reward if taken in the
countyheen dollars if taken in any other county in this
Sdte thirty dollars if taken any other State and Sc
cured so that get him again, living in Notoway county,
State of Virginia. THOS E. CLARKE
February 20. 95-wtf
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MOTlCE-Was committed 10 tie i,il Of this county ON
the 18Th inst negro man, who calls himself
CHARLES says he belongs to t1ii0m Dick0sou of Ba-
tan Rouge Missssppi about twentysix years Of age five
feet i've and halfnches high his right shoulder
said to be occasioned by dirk two toes his right foot
mashed The owner is requested 10 come and take him
away or he will be dealt with the law directs
MiCHAEi, MOVERS, Tailor Wytbe County,
January IS 76-ty12Vy
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q tURE FOR SCARLET FEVER-Dr. YENABLE
u takes this method Of informing his friends and the
public ia general that lac has discovered and has in pos
session, specific for Scarlet Fever, aud that he designs
placing in the hands Of one Of the principal
~ Phiadep ha for dlstbutOnand until such arrange
mens made he will furnish all applicants at his own
residence, Finny Wood, Charlotte Virginia lie
wl only add, that the remedy may be confidently re-
lied upon as mercury in Syphilis.
March 8. gs-u
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TaylOrsVIllc Races.

SPRlNG MEETING will commence on the second
~ wednesday IN April next, aud continue four days
r"st Ddy-a sweepstake for colts aud fies one mile
and repeat, III entries and closed.
two miles and repeat.
Third Day-Jockey Club Purse, $780, entrance SI5
three miles and repeat.
Fourth Ddy-A sweepstake for Tariff colts to close the
trance $50.
hiso The same day, an elegant saddle and bride for
saddle horses, one mile and repeat.
The Proprietor has excellent stables Sc
=, w. ID. TAYLOR, PRoPRIEroR.
hi''Cn T. 99-w3w
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EW GROCERY STORE.-The subscribers have
Powell Atkinson, and offer for sale at their store in the
new part OF the Columbian Hotel nearly fronting Shoe
N~ warehouse, and directly opposite Mr. David Ander-
son. Jr genuine and well selected assortment of Groce-
RES which thay prepared to sell low either by whole
sale or retail; they will at all times keep good assort-
heh' tno very best Groceries for family use, which
ey invite the attention and solicit the patronage OF their
friends aud the public at large, assuring them that they
wi use every means in their power give genuine and
' satisfaction 10 their country friends generally they
offer their services, general Commission Agents and
ee assured from their long experience and knowedg in
business and living directly in the business part OF the
ey convenient to all of the Warehouses; Manufacturing
MINIS and the Basin they will be enabled dispose Of
sdvanageousy, all kind of produce that may be sent to
men, ana pledge themselves TO use their utmost exerons
10 promote the interest of all those who may enrust TO
Them the transaction of any business
EDMUND POWELL,
GEORGE w. ATKINSON
March Z. 90 o,,ua
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NOTlCE-The undersigned Executors of the late
q Mrs. John Swami, OF Powhaan, and as agents OF
the egatees will offer for sale the May for the
county OF Isle OF Wight of Land said coun-
~, containing from six to eight hundred This land
is understood is mostly in woods and well mbcred.
The terms will be accommodating, and made known
the sale The subscribers expect to be in the neghbor
hood several days before the sale.
WILLIAM WALTHALL,
TIL. MILLER, IN OTIS
March g. 97-wIOtT