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HARTFORD, MAY G..
JfWder at The state Prison, and ATTEMPT 10 escdpe on
The part IF Prisoners.-During the past week, here has
been a serious disturbance at the State Prison, which has
ended in the death Of one man at the hands of the rnian
convicts. None OF the prisoners escaped, though they
probably owe the defeat OF their plans 10 the cOolness and
perfect presence OF mind OF the maron and her daughter.
The latter, at The peril Of her life, got from one OF the
upper windows of the female apartment, which is at fhe
west end Of the prison, aud went round the wall TO the
east side, where there are steps TO descend, and gave tic
first alarm 10 The Warden and guard, OF the efforts making
by the criminals to escape. We copy from the Review a
statement Of facts, which we believe is generally correct.
IL is believed, however, that the plan has not been de.
viSlng for two years pastor that it would have happened
had the former rigid discipline Of The prison been continu.
ed. The employment OF Uoskins, who was deaf. as one
OF the guards, was unfortunate. OF all places, il was the
last Tor a deaf or \ blind man. IN short, the whole is an
unfortunate business; and this, we trust. is the closing act
in the series OF labors commenced some years since by Ire
principal actor in oil these scenes, They have agftated
this County and State Tor years, scattering disgust aud
trouble wherever he has moved The following Is from
the Review 80
"On the night OF Tuesday last Mr. Ho.kins. one oil
the Prison guards at Wcthefsheld, was murdered by foui
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May IL. 3,wsws
May

SPRINGS.-These valuable medicinal
- springs are situated in the county of Montgomery,
Virginia, about five miles from Chrisiansburg, through
which town the main South western stage line from Wash -.
ington City and Richmond passes. Thus situated, they
are easy oil access TO visiters from all parts of the country.
Ihey viii be kept the ensuing season, by the undersigned,
who VIII avoid no expense or trouble, TO give entire satis-
faction TO those who may favor him with a call. The
buildings and furniture will be found CONFERENCE.-The fare
as good as the country can supply, and charges moderate.
These Springs are in a most d~elightlal summer climate,
and deliciously shaded by a beautiful grove. Many will
remember them, as having been kept by Captain C. Tay-
Tor. GREED 'TAYIOR'
May g.. 3-srE
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5000 EE EVA ,.om ,Ss .swayo on The hest sh inst inst
living in Amelia county, a Negro Woman named BET.
SEf, who calls herself Betsey Smith. She is a stout,
heshy woman, about 23 or 81 years of age, with a round,
full face, and brown complexion. She took with her,
her two children-the eldest, a girl 4 or 5 years old, and
The youngest about 8 months old, with a bright compile xion.
IL is supposed that the husband of Betsey, a negro man
who calls himself RICHARD SMITH, belonging to the
subscriber, Joseph Allen, of the city OF Richmond, has &C
companied her. Richard has a pass from his master TO vi.
SIT his amiIy, with permission TO be absent 10 days. He
Is quite a small man, not five feet high perhaps, % or 80
years OF age, thick and we'll set, has a thin face, high fore
head, bushy hair, brown complexion, and as well rs re-
menbcred, has a scar OF his forehead. As two of the
brothers OF Richard have been successful in making
their escape 10 some of tie Northern States, it is pre-.
suined That these Runaways will attempt to follow them,
and they no doubt have have forged free papers. The
man was originally from Caroline, and the woman from
Loudonn, and their route may therefore lie through one OF
those couniies-but they will most probably attempt 10
get OF in some vessel.
The above reward will be given for experimenting and
delivering the said runaways to their owners in Richmond
or one'hali Tor securing them in any Jail IN the United
States, 80 that their owners get them.
ABNER NASH,
April 10 tll2-l21 JOSEPH ALLEN.
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NAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE.-S00 acres OF
- land in the county OF Alhemarlc, about two miles by
water above the fourishing little village OF Sco,tsvilIe.-
About 200 acres of the land are river low grounds, of very
hne quality. The highland is also of excellent quality
There is on This land a large dwelling house, nearly built,
but unfinished. VIM. Scott, living on the land, will shew
it TO any person disposed to purchase. c. A. SCOTT
buckingham, nth January, 1892. 76-2awtt
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FHNHE subscriber offer for sale two tracts of Land, call
n ed Edge Hill and Shadwcll, lying on the Rivanna
river, within 3 TO D miles of Charlottesville; each contain
ing $50 acres OF cleared and 500 of wood land. No part
oil the clared land is waste, all being either in wheat, corn
or clover. These farms are in fine condition MS TO fencing
ami heart, now producing heavy crops-the buildings
are permanent, new and in perfect repair. Indulgent Gre
dts with be given. More detailed Information will be
furnished TO those desiring 10 purchase, on application in
person, or by letter addressed 10 the Subscriber near Eve
relIsviile, A%lbemarIe. TIL. J.
April 10. nI-tIstJun
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NOTlCE.-All person having claims against the Is.
~ tate Of Archibald Campbell, deed. Of the city of
Richmond and State Of Virginia, are requested TO bring
them forward for payment, previous to the first day OF
August next; as I shall as soon thereafter as possible, pay
over to the representatives. Of said Campbell or their
agents, the balance that may then be in my hands, be-
longing to said estate. This notice will be plead IN bar
against all claims presented after that date.
VIM. %. WRENN, Sergeant Cfg Of Richmond.
and ddn'oT. of n Campbell, DECD.
Richmond, 29h March. 1888. IO7-wst
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UNRESH DRY GOODS The subscriber has roceiy.
d ed by the latest arrivals from New York and PhiIa-
delphia, a large and well selected assortment of Fancy and
staple Dry Goods, OF the newest styles, and al reduced
prices; 10 which be invites the attention Of his friends and
the public generally, as he is confident, they will be sold
on as good terms as can be had in this market, by
THOMAS LEE
nearly opposite Lewis Webb & Co, Main street.
April 16. n1--I2t
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BY A. COOK.

@ The ENQUIRER is published twice a week, generally, and
three times u week during the session of tho State Legislature
Price. the same as heretofore, Five Dollars per cnnum, payable in ad-
ceivcd in payment. The Editors will guarantee the safety of remit
ting them by mail; the postage all letters being paid by tho writer's.
RC No paper will DO discontinued, but at tho discretion of tho
Editors, until all arroarages have been paid up.
~ whoever viii guarantee tho payment OF nine papers, shall
havo the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Fy One square, OF less, fist insertion, IS cents; each continuance,
o. cents: No advertisement inserted, until it has either been paid for.
or assumed by some person in this city or its enyirons.
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= G Spencer, being DESTROYS to es-
IL tablish a Hospital in the Town Of Petersburg. taxes
this method Of inlorniug The public generally, that suitable
arrangements are making 10 receive III Patients afflicted
with Chronic Diseases, and particularly hose that may re-.
CURE surgical AID I2-3J May IL
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\ Monday the 18th February, the Stage Coach from
~ Richmond 10 Fredericksburg will commence run.
Mug daily, and arrive the same evening at Washington
City by the splendid Steam boat Sydney-From wash
ington, TO Baltimore and Philadelphia, the lines will com-
mence on the same day. Travellers from the North ard
South will find no delay. T.. PORTER & Co.
February 10 Oft
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NIRGINIA OIL SToNE.-Afe few moro boxes of this
invaluable article just received from the Quarry, and
Tor sale by q. V. Raymond. Planters and mechanics will
do well TO apply in time.
CoLMAN, RAYMOND, & KELLOGG.
Nav Ia. o-2t
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A L an Annual General Meeting of the Stockholders OF
IA the James River Steamboat Company, held in Rich
mond, on the seventh day of May, 1893, the following re-
solutions were unanimously adopted, 10 wit:
RESOLVED, That the Stockholders of The Company, who
have not deposited in Bank, the full amount Of their re-
spectve subscriptions, be, and they are hereby required
TO deposit the same, on or before the first day OF June
next, in the Farmers Bank OF Virginia in Richmond, or
its Branch at Norfolk, TO the credit of the Company, or
that they pay the same by that day, into the hands OF the
President, or some one OF the Directors thereof.
ReSolUed, That the President and Directors be author
lied TO receive further subscriptions to the Stock of the
Company. " CLARKE, President.
RoBERT ANDERSON, Secretary.
Nav ii. o-v,I
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4 SAA SACKS LIVERPOOL SALT We have
AOVV received by the brig Havre, direct from
Liverpool, 1900 sacks Of Salt, Of the best quality, filled at
The marks, ten to The ton.
We offer the above for sale in lots, to suit purchasers,
deliverable at the wharf as it comes up from the vessel.
+. & j. s. JAMES & CO., Mqrket Square.
April 26. H1-n
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VALUABLE SALE OF MISUNDERSTANDING DESTROYS
10 invest capital in some lucrative stock, and having
determined oil late TO devote myself exclusively to my
practice, will positively sell to the highest bidder, for
Gash' on the 9th day of June, 1888, at Nottoway Court
groes-consisung Of men, women, boys and girls.
JAMES IL.
Nottoway, LIST May, 1883. 2-S,s
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Goochland, April 10th, 1888. Ii2N,i

VALUABLE PROPERTY o SALE.-By virtue
y OF a deed of trust executed TO the subscribers, by
George Vashon and Eliza ii. his wife, bearing date the
18th of August, 1924, to secure a debt therein mentioned,
the subscribers az trustees, will expose TO sale, at auction,
TO the highest bidder. =. the front door of the Eagle Hotel,
next, the tract OF land belonging TO said Vashon, situated
on Beaverdam Creek in Goochland county, containing by
survey, four hundred and ninety-three acres, he the same
more or less, and bounded by the lands of Charles Rogers,
Josiah Hatcher, Samuel N. Cragwell and John Martin,
the principal parts thereof said Vashon purchased of John
f. Cooke, ana wife, am T.. X. Ronald, and the res, of
Charles Rogers and Amos l.. Moore. The land is believ.
ed TO be very fertile, and there is a dwelling house and
other Improvements thereon. The property will be sold
on a credit OF one, two, and three years, the purchaser
giving bond and security for each ipstalment, to secure
the payment Of which, the title will be withheld until it be
made, or the purchaser may give a deed of trust on the
property, at his option. p. N. NICHOLAS, ru
VIM. N~EKERViS, ifus'eeS'
April IL. flO-tds
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T0bacco Shet0 and Fair in CqarkesUHHe.
: HVHE Tobacco Shew aud Fair will take place at
p gainesville, on Wednesday The 22d OF May next,
at which time and place the subscribers who have enter.
ed their names for tie exhibition Of Tobacco are hereby
notified to attend. The prizes will be awarded by Judges
selected by The subscribers, who arc requested TO meet at
Clarkesville on Thursday the 81 Of May, to select the
Judges, according 10 the rules Of the company.
SAMUEL v. Watkins,
TUCKER CARR1NGTON,
a. v. W. VENABLE.
April 2. 1O7-Iu
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Notwithstanding that the time fixed in my adver-
~ tsement of the 10Th ut. for receiving proposals is not
sufficient TO give general notice, | do hereby enlarge il as
follows Proposals for doing the brick and stone work,
will be received until the first day Of June next; and for
furnishing the timbers, until the first day Of July next.
e. 5. ORG
May I'd, 1893. lIS-ld
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May I'd, 1893.

NOTICE-Bcing duly authorized by the Governor of
~ the Commonwealth to make contracts for certain inn
provements in the buildings OF the Pemitentiary, and TO
procure timber for fifty gun carriages, according 10 laws
enacted at the last session Of the General Assembly, | will
receive proposals under seal, until the 18th day of May
next.
FTrst.-For making a stone wall at the Penitentiary,
which will be particularly described 10 any person visit
ing the institutions, and wishing 10 undertake the work.
The materials are all to be furnished, excepting a part OF
the stoncO by the workman; and the value OF the work
TO be fixed by the perch.
Second.-For making a brick wall, which will also be
particularly described, 10 any person visiting the Peniten-
tiary and wishing TO undertake it. The materials are all
to be furnished, Excepting a part Of the bricks,) by the
workman; and the price OF ihe work to be fixed by the
Ihird.-For delivering al the Penitentiary the follow
ing timbers, TO wit:
100 pieces, 10 feet @ inches long, and 3 inches and 81
OF an inch by - inches wide
60 pieces, lee. o inches hong. aud q by I inehc,
100 pieces, 7 feet 6 inches long, and 3 l2 by z inches
DO pieces, 3 feet long, and 6 by 9 inches
90 pieces, IL feet long, and 4 l2 by 6 inches
90 pair of hound timbcrs, Z feet long, and 4 inches thick,
to be cut out by a pattern which will be furnished
SOOo pieces, one hall OF them to be 2 feet 6 inches long
the balance 2 feet, and 2 by 3 inches thick.-These
"a. are for wheel spokes, and must be split timber
1900 pieces, one half TO be 2 feet 6 inches long-the ba-
lance 2 feet 3 inches, and 4 inches thick, cut out by
a pattern, which will be iurnished.-These are fol
wheel felloes
so pieces, 4 feet 8 inches long, and 2 I-2 by 3 l-2 inch.
es thick.-These are for double trees, and must be
of spill, timber
100 pieces, 2 feet 10 inches long; 2 I.2 inches square.
These are for swingle trees, and must also be of split
200 hub blocks, II inches long, and one haH IL inches,
and tho balance il inches diameter. TO be of good
The fclloe timber 10 be of the best willow oak, and all
the other timbcrs, Except the hub blocks0 to be OF the
best white oak, clear OF cracks, knots and sap.
Persons putting in proposals TO do the work at the Peni-
Tertiary, as well as TO furnish the timber aforesaid, are re-
questei TO state the shortest time within which they will
respectively undertake TO execute contracts.
c. S. MORGAN, Superintendent.
Penitentiary OF Virginia, April 10, 1888. ll0-tI5M
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In CHANCERY-Y4RGINIA.-At rules holden in
IL the Clerks Office of the County Court of Charlotte,
on the 9th day of May, 1888:
Elizabeth FalliD, administrative Of William Fallin, de-
ceased, PluG
against
William Hames, and Samuel II. Hames I'm his own
night, and the same Samuel II. Hames as curator and ex-
ecutor OF william Hames, the elder, deceased, Delts.
The defendant, William Hames, not having entered his
appearance and given security according 10 The act of As
sembly and the rules of this Court, and il appearing 10 the
satisfaction OF the Court that he is not an ~:nhabitant OF this
state, on the motion OF the plaintiff by counsel, il is order
ed, that the said defendant, William Hames, do appear be-
fore the said Court on the first day OF August Court next,
and consider the plaintiffs bill, and give security for per.
forming the decree OF the Court; and that a copy OF this
richmond tor two months excessively, and posted at the
front door OF the Court House of the said county.
A Copy-Teste.
wINsLow ROBINSON, Clerk.
May IL. 3-wsys
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AW BOOKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.-Judgo
= Story's Commentaries on The Constitution.

- DN' o VII tG COIolIlullOus
DO. do. do. on the Law of Bailments.
Edward Vaughan Williams, on the Law Of Executors
and Administrators-with references TO the Decisions of
the Courts of this country, by Francis 1. Troubat.
Hovenden, on the principles and practice by which
Courts oil Equity are guided as 10 the prevention or reine-
dial correction of Fraud; with numerous incidental noti-
ces oil collateral points, both of Law and Equity-wiih
notes and references TO American Decisions, by Thomas
Huntington.
Edward Chiuy's Index to all The Reported Cases, STA.
mtes, and General Orders, in or relating to the principles,
pleading, and practice Of Equity and Bankruptcy, from
the earliest period down 10 the year, 1881.
Rights OF an American Citizen; with a commentary on
State. Rights, and on the Constitution and Policy of the
United states, by Benjamin J.. Oliver.
Daniel Ddvis's Precedents of Indictments; TO which is
Prehxed a concise treatise upon the Office and duty OF
Which, with a general assortment Of Law Books, 10.
GLIDING all the Virginia Reports, are for sale by
May IA PA r.. SMITH.
NORFOLK JoCKEY CLUB SPRING RACES, 1898.
IN The Races over the Norfolk course will commence
on wednesday the 18th day OF May, and continue four
days. ~
First Day-A Sweepstakc with colts and FLIES. 3 years
old, mile heats; entrance two hundred dollars half forfeit
four subscribers and closed: Mr.. Arthur Taylor, sen, MIR.
Cary Watson, Capt Jesse Wilkinson, aud DR.. Robert
Butts.
Second Day-ProprietOr's purse $500, two mile heal.;
entrance fifteen dollars, free for any horse, mare or peIdmg.
Third Day-Jockey Club purse $500, four mile heats:
entrance $50, subject 10 The usual discount; free for any
horse, mare or gelding.
F0urh Day-A Sweepstake, with colts and FLIES. 3
years old, mile heats; one hundred dollars entrance, hall
forfeit siy subscribers and closed: Col. WIN. Wynn, sit.
ham II. Minge, William Lacoste, james,. Harrison, Jno
White OF Jackson, and Col. Jao. p. White.
JAMES S. GARRISON, Proprietor.
APnl 10 1876
~ AZ a meeting Of the Norfolk Jockey Club, held or
inst. JAS s CARRIg0N
o. Ths Petersburg intelligence will please publish the sSo,e.
May Z 1l1-td
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Nottoway, LIST May, 1883.

S"NXECUTOR'S SALE.-By virtue OF the last will and
IA testament of Joseph Mosby, decd, l, as executor
thereof, will sell without reserve, on the first day of June
next, IL lair, ii otherwise, on the next fair day thereafter,
the plantation whereon the decedent resided at the time OF
his death, lying in the county of Hanover, on Chickaho-
mlny River, containing about three hundred and fifty
acres oil land, and adjoining the lands of James Lyons, Es-
qulre, Richard Anderson and Others, distant from the City
oil Richmond ten miles. This land has on il a comforta-
BILE dwelling house, containing five rooms; also a COM
Portable overseer's house lately built, and of good materials
and workmanship. Also at the same time, the saw and
grst mill attached 10 the same, Ohese will be sold separate.
ly, unless the purchaser of the mills should want the
iarm0 with 10 or 20 acres OF land attached. These mills
are situated on the Chickahominy, in a thickly settled
neighbourhood, and convenient to large tracks of heavily
lmbered land; this, with their contiguity to market, rem
ders them OF much value; the grist mill grinds through.
out the year, and the saw mill is in operation usually
about . months. The terms for both, will be one. third TO
be paid on the day OF sale, and a credit of one and two
years Tor the balance, by the purchaser entering into bond
with approved security, and executing a Deed of Trust ON
the property, to secure the two last instalments.-I shall
also sell at the same time, the stock of cattle, among which
are two yoke OF good oxen, the stock OF hogs, &C., house.
hold and kitchen furniture, and farming utensils: for these,
all sums of So and under, cash will be required, over that
amount a credit will be given until the first day Of January
next. Possession will be given on the first day Of August,
probably a month sooner. ANIL MOSBY.
All persons having claims against the Estate, are re-
quested TO hand them in, as the property will all be re-
moved sometime in the month of June or July. S. NJ.
April 26. I4-td
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WOUN AIDES SEMINARY.-The next Term
u OF this Institution will commence on the first Mon
day oil June next, and close on the first of October.
Il DnnI

w OONG LADlES ~EhINARY.-Th next Term
q OF this Institution will commence on the first Mon
day OF June next, aud close on The first of October.
HA ERGpi IN" ROOT. Principals.
Mrs. j.. NJ. Todd, assistant Teacher in the English De-
partment.
Miss l.. Mansfield, Teacher of Music.
Mrs. Il. +. Smith, Teacher OF French, Painting and
Drawing.
Other assistants are employed in Botany. Chemistry and
Vocal Music.
EXPENSES.
Board and Tuition, in all branches, for year of ten
months, SI30 90
Board and Tuition in English branches only, 100 90
Ten dollars will cover all contingent expenses.
To Day Scholars for Tuition in Music, 25 90
In Languages, 20 90
IN raining ana Drawing, IS 90
III hnghSh branches, % 90
Scholis may enter the school a, any period in the term,
and will be charged from such time according TO the above
rates. But no deduction will be made after entrance, for
absence for that term, except in case of sickness: and is
desirable that the pay for the term should be i'm advance.
Board 10 genteel families in the neighborhood ran be
had on the same terms as with The Principals.
Prince EdcGrd e. H.. Nay I'd, 1893.
R9eonces.-President Gushing, Saml. c. Anderson,
Esq Rev. u. j. Stanton oil Prince Edward, and DR.. VIM
}. Dupuy Of Nottoway. [2-S0 May H.
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VALUABLE JAMES RIVER LAND o SALE.
v The subscriber, wishing TO remove to the South, of.
iers for sale his tract of land in Rock.castle Neck, on
James River, forty miles above Richmond, and four be-.
low Gainesville, containing seven hundred and odd acres;
OF which two hundred and twenty aud a half acres are of
hrst-rate low grounds the high land, (about two hundred
acres OF whichis in ,imber) is of good quality. The i'm.
provements consist of a comfortable two story dwelling
house, having a large passage and six rooms. The barn
and stable are large and substantial, being both built of
rock. The barn is two story high and very capacious,
having a hrst-rate t~hreshing machine attached to it
There are also every other necessary clubhouse, such as
tobacco houses, negro quarters, SC. SC. 1 am authorised
to say by my family physician, doctor Nash that this is
as healthy a situation as any on James River. He has
been practising in my family for the last six years, and
his accounts have not amounted annually TO more than
five dollars. Terms viii 30 mNde accommodating and 10
suit the purchaser.
i 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. l would also sell a small tract of land
on the Cartersvile road, and about one mile from the
above tract, containing two hundred and fifty acres, hay.
ing also a comfortable dwelling house, good barn, stable,
&c; &c: This place would suit a professional gentleman,
with a ENTHUSIASTICALLY a physician, as there is not one
in the county nearer than twelve miles TO il.
FLEMING.
GoOchlond Anril 10Th 1879 no az
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SSPORTS OF THE PIT Al NEW,MARKEr.-A
- Main OF Cocks will be fought at tho
Race Course, near Petersburg, commencing on the Goth
instant, and continue three days. This Main is made by
the Dinwiddians and Prince Georgians for $500 the odd,
and $50 on each fight. twenty one Cocks will be shewn
on each side.
Petersburg, May Z, 1889. ll7-6r"