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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28
DOMESTIC.

DEATH BY SUTFoCATIoN-.4 acdrniug TO Vel
Oggers.-On the 7th inst, Major Robert Harston (of
Henry County Voo lost two very valuable negroes by
suhocaon They had been engaged in digging w eli
and having progressed about 80 feet, reached rock
which required boring and blasting With this view and
upon his supposon that this object would be facilitated
thereby, one OF them built fire the rock The ne xt
morning he descended aud gave alarm first by his groans
and next by tumblng Of the bncket. The other ne
gro, supposng him accidentally hurt descending hurried
down TO his rescue, but returned more; another was
induced TO so down, with like purpose, but the pre-.
caution having been taken Of tying him TO the rope.
lie was drawn up in a short time almost Ifefess A
Physician tDr Wnston] Immediately sent for,
who with difficulty succeeded tn restoring this one TO life
lie then, to absorb the fixed air which had been OCCASION
ed by the fire, had lime poured into the well and
let down in the bucket and having thus eecually expe
led the gas; which tested by letting down lighted
candle which burnt freely and afterwards chicken
which which returned uDhur had the egroes taken out
Ihey were by This time entirely stiff aud beyond all hope
Of resuscitaIon
IL would be prudent in those engaged in excavstiog
wells, TO pour in always while before descending some
lime or even common water, and when the well becomes
very deep TO let down candle This is safe and pru
dent test For where CarboDic acid gas becomes 90 much
embodied as TO sufocate, IL will instantly extnguis the
light Of CANDLE DanriHe Rep.
ALtxANDRIA, May 2I--it is understood tla, the Dis
fct Attorney brought the Randolph affair before the
Grand Jury last Saturday. The business will be resumed
when lhc Court meets again on the 9Oh instant. After
the investigation IS orer leaders will probably hear
more Of it, GGzs.ss.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

2 I an Annual General Meeting OF the Stockholders OF
IA the James River Steamboat Company, held n Rich
moud the seventh day May, 1888 the following re
solutions unanimously adopted 10 wit:
Resolved That the Stockholders Of the Company, who
have not deposited in Bank the full emount OF their re-
spectve 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
its Branch at Norfolk TO the credit Of the Company
that they pay the by that day. into the hands OF the
President, or some OF the Directors thereof.
ResofUed That the President and Directors be author
lied receive further subscriptions The Stock Of the
Company. HENRY CLARKE, President.
RoBERT ANpERsos, Secretary.
May ~ 2--wJ1
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

HH ONSIEUR T0NSON-Tbs distinguished and
I'VE beautiful Race Horse, will again my stable
the present season, twelve miles from BeeId fifteen
from Jackson, fifteen from Halifax, thirty-ive from War
renton n. c. and fifty South of Petersburg Va
His season has commenced, and will terminate the first Of
July, and ready al his stand TO at fty
dollars the season. but may be discharged by the payment
OF forty dollars within the season; can be insured
at seventy five dollars the money will be *
peced the discovered 10 be in foal oy
The property changedone dollar to the groom in every
instance Mares that failed to Monsieur Tonson last year
by the season. will be insured this, the season price
Large and extensive pasturage small grain ex
pressy for left with the horse and separate lots for
mares and colts aud board of servants, gratis Those
sending from distance, il convenient will please send
servants with their Mares that they may he attended
to, agreeable TO acknowledgements will be fed with grain
at 20 cents per dayno responsibility for accidents that
may happcn but every precaiOn will be taken prevent
them
Description Of Monsieur Tdnson--He is beautiful
blood bay, with black legs, name and tall five feet three
inches high aud have hesitation in saying that he 10
OF the active and handsome horses ever exhibit
ed 70 tns or any oher country ana nc Is The horse when
on the Turf that beat all the Archie horses that
in contact with him, the TimoIeons. the Eclpses Vir-
ginAns, the Sir Halls the Directors and every other fine
horses colts in this section of the country that came on
the Turf against him. which all his friends that ever saw
him will a'mii and persuaded that every gem
ueman that sees his perornance friend 10 such
peTor Race Horse. Ills colts OF great promise
agreeabiy to the number that has been ained there has
been great many winners; his produce the stallion
stake last spring at Tree Hill, Norfolk and letters; last
fall his produce the stallion stake at Broad Rock Fair.
field, Liberty and at Wythc Court House.
Pedigree-- Monsieur Tonson got by Pacoei, he
by the imported Citizen, lie by Pacole Of England he by
Blank AMI Blank by the Godophin Arabian, his dam Ma
don Tonson by Top Gallant. he by Gsliaiu and Galan
by imported Bedford sc. his grandam by Gray Medley,
imported Oscar, imported Feafnought; Monsieur TonsoD
is iul brother 10 Sir Richard and Champion, Sir Richard
and Champion have never been beaten.
Monsieur Tonson has made himself SO well known by
his uDrycIled achievements the Turf as to render ali
further notice unnecessary. Those that desire TO see
detailed account Of his pedigree and performances
referred 10 the American Farmer, vol O. page 3O9
and also tic Turf Register aud Sporting Magazine.
WM. MOODY,
Mount Forest, Northampton County, NC.
May 10. Ii7-2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

EBURSUANT TO an act OF the General Assembly Of
"A Virginia, passed the LIST March, 1888, sealed pro-
posals will be received by the Board OF Directors OF the
Luna,ic Hospital in the city Of Williamsburg, until The
18th Of June next for building brick addition the said
Hospital the contractor furnish all the materials Per-
wishing TO contract, will please call Mr. Dickis
Calf, Keeper OF the Institutions for all particulars The
addition will be required TO be finished by the first Of
January, 1891 will be at the discretion OF the Board
to reject al the proposals. II shall think proper so to do
This contract from its extent, merits the attention OF build
ers generally. tAphI I0l ii2-wl5June
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

A NEW LINE OF NAIL sThGES.-The public
IA are informed that the undersigned Poprieors o..
tablished on January LIST, Line oil Mail .taaes
from Lawrenccve via Boydion ard Clarksvlie to fla.
iay, Notwithstanding 10 connection with Line
OF Stages which was established by them ut the same
time from the Rail Road at Relhed to Lawrence
Vile The Stages leave Lawfenceyi'Ie and Haifax on
the same days on Tuesdays, Thu days and Saturdays.
resting at Boydon night ~ dis route the
ton i unbroken from the town OF Petersburg 10 Bssx
via the Rail Road Pel6ed, iawrenceyile, SC Stu
dents going aud from Boydon College will 6nd this the
most pleasant and direcf route.
AvEaY g. ToMPKINs, Proprieors
Feb. 2f. 93-ff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

PkTHAsBuRo, (vs.) May g. Something nsv ,--ya-
r'gatcn a. the voftotcoy Rrer-.A Boat fransporfed
on the RoiiRoadThere may still be seen al the Rail-
Road Depot on Washington sree-not un 6afea,.r ava-
peur, as the Louisiana Frenchmen say--but a Canal
bod which after having descended FROM the junction of
inc two Noitowaysto the Bridge the of that
kiver with the ail-Road, placed on ono Of the
Companys Transportation Cars attached to the Steam
Engine, and brought with her freight to Petorsburc! A
number Of gentlemen consisting OF Messrs Lew Jones'
Travis H. Epes, Hsynio Ratchet, John L. Morgan
william q, Overton, b. W. Fitzgerald, William b. Irby,
james akins, and four others, whose names we have
not heard having formed company for the purpose Of
exploring No,,oway River, commenced descending Il at
the point above mentioned, Monday the 10Th Apr i'm
Baeux about thirty -four teet long, the whole bur,hep
including baggage amounting about 5000 W.T. aud com
petel their voyage on the Friday following.
We understand that they met with no distractions ex-
ccpt Colemans Mill Dam, and such were bv
RATS and logs until they reached Hsrpers ormely Pryor
MILD distance Of about twenty one miles Immediately
below which the Falls commence and are afterwards oc
casionay met with, but for the part are
bc The company estimate the whole distance al about
sixty miles, and they state that the baeaux was not taken
out OF INC river except for the purpose getting it
the Mil Dams, (heie being seven, the ponds of which
include at least one-t third Of the il il their
united and decided opnion that the or although un
usually low Tor the season OF the year. affords suficency
OF water 10 render navigation perfectly practicable up TO
the Great Falls Big Nottoway or ten miles above the
Junction Alter this very satisfactory we en-
terrain no doubt that the steps preliminary the clearing
out and permanent improve of holloway River which
runs through so productive region of country will be
taken without delay; and thus another cham
oil trade be added 10 those already leading TO the Peters
burg market.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

The condition attached to tho gift ofCul. Perkins man
sion in Boston, for the of the Institution Of the blind
ha' Sooooo should be raised by individual
-promses 10 be speedily realized The sum Of 800 600
has been already subscribed in Boston, and the Fairs in
that City and Salem will produce il is estimated about
but Ii, 900 10 be raised. 80
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

HANOVER LAND FOR SAI.E.-By virtue Of a
n Il Deed Of Trust executed by Felix Winston 10 the
Subscriber and admitted to record i'm the Clerks Office Of
Hanover Couny-will be sold to the highest bidder for
9Th day oiJune next, the fair day Their after Sun
day excepied two hundred Of Land called ough
Neck, adjoining the Lands Of N athaniel c. Lipscon,b
Koscow lpscomb, the said Jas +. Huffman and others
The large quantity oil good heart Pine and White Oak ON
'hs Land and its contiguiy to the Richmond market
renuerst very valuable Those who may be disposed TO
purchase are requested 10 view the same which will be
shewn oy Mr. Rsscow Lipscomb, Mr. James F. Huffman,
or Mr. william Clark, each Of whom reside adjoining
me premises Such title only as is vested by
ed to be unquesiionable
CHARLES THOMPSON. Jr., Trustee.
May7 il7EwJ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28
May Isl, 1893.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.-The
subscriber, determined to retire from agricultural
pursuits will sell two valuable Farms lying in York
ty, and Immediately tho hanks Of York river and con-
tiguous 10 navigaion farm, is of fertile low lands
containing 72O about 800 open arabic
the balance fertile and heavily timber ed, with lofty, va
luablc pine and oak; the distance 10 NOT half
mile The other tarH is Of high land, adjoining the town
oil York extending 10 the margin OF the river, and CON
tanning 63O acres: OF these, 200 in woods
~ chestnut and pincupon this farm large bodies of ric
mari have been discovered aud quarry is now opening
from which the subscriber is extensively maDurng with
mari; these mari beds found paris of the
farm, contiguous TO each field The farms will be slewn
TO any persons wishing TO purchase. Personal property
now upon the farms, will be sold with iem aud the grow
ing crops, II desired Terms made known land conye-
Dent) upon application to THOS. GRIFFIN
May IT, f3-w4w1 OF York Town
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

fh OH REWARD will give the above reward
~ eJU for the delivery to me of one of nv Negro
Men named CHARLES PHiLIPS.-CharIes was bought
be lurking in the neighborhood of the Pits formerly
Cranes Pits, where think he was horn, and where
probably his father now lives. Charles left my Factory
on Monday evening last and has since been heard of
lie is an intelligent negro, about "a years one
or two inches high walks very erect, and is very like
~ negro He may possibly endeavor get on board one
oil the Packets going from Rockets. Masters of vessels
and others are warned against receiving or harbong the
said Charles, under the penalty OF the law
january III, 1888. llOS-wtfl DAVID BARCLAY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

81 WISH to sell the Land which reside II con-
n tains 100 acres-300 bottom, and 700 wood land
would prefer selling the land, negroes about 2O stock
highest bidder on Monday first July on credit There
shall be satisfactory title. r. MAY
Lunenburg, 9Th May, 1883 2-6t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

NHE subscriber offer for sale tracts OF Land call
III ed Edge Hill and Sbadwel lying on the Rivanna
river within 10 miles OF Charlottesville; each contain
ing $50 oil cleared and 500 OF wood land No part
OF the clared land waste all being either in wheat corn
or clover These farms in fine condition as TO fencing
and heart, pow producing heavy crops--the buildings
are permanent new and in perfect repair Indugen cre
dts with he given More detailed information will be
furnished TO those desiring to purchase application in
person, by letter addressed the subscriber near Eve
ret'sve, Albemaro. TIL. j. RANDOLPH
April is. Ill-tlstJuu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

N Observation-Disclosures Amelia Circuit
n Superior Court Law and Chancery, April Term 1893
John L. Jeter Pitt.
Against
George Jefferson, Edward Eggleston, John w. Baker
John Leigh, William EggIeston, Edward F. Eggleson
Alfred u Eggieson William T. Eggleson John Tonnes
Ann Jefferson Berthisr Jones' John Chain, Richard Egg
geston Richard Booker John Booker, Francis A. Wilson
John Webster, Sheriff of Amelia, and such admnstra
tor oil Dabney Miller, decd, and Thomas Pride, DTS
MS cause this day came TO be heard upon the Bill
and answers oil the Defendants Jefferson Edward Egges
Ton, Pride, Baker, Leigh and Edward Eggeston and ex
bits hied whereupon the Court doth adudgc order and
decree, hat one OF the commissioners this Court do take
trust from the Defendant, George Jefferson to Edward
Eggles,on, John W. Baker and John T. Leigh dated Ilb
oil December, 1880; and in said Distinguish be.
tween Tile amount OF the trust funds which have actually
been delivered to the said Trustees by said Jefferson
and tie amount OF bonds accounts aud other evidences of
debt which remained in the hands of said Jefferson for
settlement and collection, and the collected y
hn: also to state and settle the Trustees
Tor all disbursements made by them and of them i'm
execution of the provisions of said Trust Deed and report
the same TO the Court together with any other matter
deemed pertinent by him required by either party to be
specially stated.
Copy-Teste. JOHN TONNES LEIGH, elk.
The parties interested hereby notified that have
appointed Friday, the 18th day of Jny next 10 com.
the settlement OF the accounts directed by the
ceding order OF Court which day they are requested to
attic nd at my Office at Dennsve, Amelia county at o.
clock, A. M, with such bonds, accounts and other evil
dences OF debt will enable carry the said order
into full effect FABIUS LAWSON Conn
May TO- 1-waw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

IN CHANcDRT-viasaxIA. rulss holden "a
on the 9th day Of May, 1888: S.. -
Elizabeth Falin. administrative Of William Fallin dc.
ceased, Pna
against
William Hames. and Samuel r. Hames IN his own
right and the same Samuel r. Haas curator and ex
ecutor OF William Hames, tho elder, deceased Defs
The defendant, lillian Hames not having entered his
appearance aud given security according the act Of
sembiy and the rules Of this Court and appearing to the
satisfaction Of the Court that c Is inahan Of this
ed that the said defendant, William Haes do appear be-
lore the said Court on the first day of August
ana consider the plaintiffs BILL and give security for per-
forming the decree Of the Court aud that COPY of this
order be inserted in some newspaper printed the City
Richmond for two months SUCCESSFULLY and posted at the
front door Of the Cour, House Of the said county.
Copy-Teste.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

Monday the 18th February, the Stage Coach from
" Richmond to Fredericksburg will commence run
mng daiy and arrive the same evening Washington
City by the splendid Steam boat Sydney.-Fro Wash.
ngton, TO Baltimore and Phadelpha the lines will com
mence on the day. Travellers from the North and
South will find delay. +. PORTER & Co
FEBRUARY IL OFF
VOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY.-The next Term
II Of this Institution will commence on the first Mon
day OF June next, and close the first Of October
H Il, RPHoi r." ROOT, Principals.
Mrs. Z. Nj. Todd, assistant Teacher in the English Ds-
partment
Miss l.. Mansfield, Teacher of Music.
Mrs +. F. Smith, Teacher of French, Painting and
Drawing.
Other assistants employed in Botany Chemistry and
Vocal Music.
Board and Tuition, In all branches, for year of ten
months, : SI80 nm
Board and Tuition in English branches only, 100 90
Ten doriars will cover all contingent expenses.
To Day Scholars for Tuition in Music, 25 90
In Languages, 90 m
In Painting and Drawing, I5 on
In English Branches, 26 90
Scholars may enter the school any period the term
ana WIZ be charged from such time according above
rates. But deduction will be made after entrance for
desirable that the pay for the should be in advance
Board in genteel families in the neiglborhood can be-
had on the same terms as with the Principals.
Prince Edtcard c. II. May 2d, 1888
hJeTences-Presdent Gushing, SamI. c. Anderson.
Esq, Rev. B r. Stanton OF Prince Edward and Dr. w M
). Dupny OF Notioway. Psi May IA.
e,.l, ;h..~ e.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

. EARLf CgcUdBEns--C Cut from The garlcnof John
T. Norton Esq, in ths city, on tho 9th May insf, one
brace Of lpn grown eiisumbsIs--.7ibdny .grggs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28
April 26.

IN Y-VIRGINfA-Tn the Circuit SINE
Il rior Court OF Law and Chanccry for the County Of
New Kent. Spring Term, 1888
John Fl. Christian, Prf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

May IT, a'ws.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-28

Observation-Disclosures Amelia Circuit
n Superior Court Law and Chancery, April Term 1893
John L. Jeter pn
A,raiDe
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-10-24

One fast tro,tng bay Horse, G years old, war
ranted sound, and is said TO rot his mile in 3 min
utes.
One bay Mare. Z years old, warranted kind in
any harness, perfectly sound, and fit for farmer,
or family USE
One Bay Mare, sired by the European horse
"Be Founder'---a fast runner and perfectly
sound, tos fast, is six years old, clean mbed and
handsomely shaped.
One small Grey Mare, lately owned by Mr.. $.
Sisson, Of Portsmouth, well known for her kind
ness and docity--is a very fast trofter, six years
Old s. fit for lady's or families use.
One splendid Boston built Gig, has been run
but 8 months, and cost Ss275 last May.
One gentce Chaise.
One gen,eel pleasure Wagon, built by Mix s.
Sons, New-York.
One genteel pleasure Wagon, set on elliptic
springs, and built by Isaac Stall, of Newport.
Also, several good saddles, brides, horse blan-
kets, whips, &c. Conditions of sale cash or libe-
raj credit. VIM. GOFF.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-10-24

Great alterations and improve ments are "beins
made" in the Hall Of the House Of Representa-
tives They will all be completed in time for the
meeting of Congress. The floor is considerably
raised; the Speakers chair is now placed nt the
north entrance, and the position Of the members
seats thus reversed from their old order. A hand
some gallery has been erected over the lobby that
was formerly behind the Speaker Besides this,
the Hall is re-painted, the floor covered with new
carpetng, etc. ETC. Improvements have also been
made in the Offices attached 10 the House, A.
erandria Gaz.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-10-24

The sum of ECO, 900 has been voted by the
House of Commons for the promotion Of Educa-
ton throughout England the first Parliamenta-
ry assistance,if not the first Parliamentary encour-
agement, which has been given to Education in
England for great number Of years. The mo-
ney is to be placed at the disposal Of the National
and Lancasterian School Societies, to assist the
establishment Of Schools in those places where,
with little aid at the commencement, they may
be maintained by tho voluntary contributions of
the inhabitants.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-10-24
To THE PUBLIC.
S3ateMt Specific.

/ a Preventive and cure for the Cmo-
ia LERA, bilious or cramp Cholic, and
Wind on the Stomach or Bowels-
DiarrhG, Dysentary, or FIux, Spasns
or Fits, rheumatism, Gout, Ague nlnl
Fever, Cholera-morbus, Nigh mare, Tet-
anus, cramp or lock jaw, Madness or
Derangemcnt Of mind, Palsy, Indigo
ton, obstructed g. painful Menstruntioi'-
This medicine is prepared solely from
vegetable matter, by Jacob IIouck, Bal
timorc. 1t is perfectly safe, and can be
taken without the least possible danger,
and is put up in vials with directions for
Using.
Price per vial, 80 cents. Wholesale
price $3.50 cts. per dozen, and can be
forwarded to any part Of the u. States
This medicine has succeeded in all cs-
scs where il has been used, not only as
a preventive or cure for the Cholera, but
in all cases Of diseases in which II has
been used. deem it unnecessary re'
enter into long detail of cures, wh'c.
this medicine has effected, as the Publt,-
Judge for themselves, when they may IL.
in need Of Using il, which will Ire thFs
best recommendation.
AS proof how highly this me d'c,ne ia
approved of in Baltimore, upwards *
three thousand vials we've Sold there du.-
ing the space Of ten days in Septemb'r
last.
a number Of certificates has been OF
tained from those who have used it. Ihe
following is among them
We, the undersigned, being desiron<
of certifying to what we have seen Of s:'-
effects produced in Cholera case, 7
the use of medicine prepared by L-y
Jacob Houck, beg leave to state TO ti's
public, that we saw the medicine adm"-
istered-nlter the remedies used by tN =.
respectable Physicians of this city ha 4
failed to produce any nlleviating effec !.
md we believe that death would kT'"s
almost Immediately ensued, had not Ne
I Houck, lby consent of the attendi" :.
Physicians administered his medicine, +,
which gave relief in a very short time
restoring the patient from the most as'--
nizing spasms 10 an easy and quiet sta'e =
| Jno. Mallonee,
G. +. Smith
J. b. Bennett,
Allied Crawford.
Thos. Sandersofr,,
1 To be had wholesai and retail. NJ the
residence OF Otis Chafee, Agent, Ne. :
port, IL. l. may lst, 1898.