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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02
DIED..

Yesterday, Mr.. THoNAs BRoccHus, for ma :
ny years respectable aud useful citizen Of this
place, in the 59'h year Of his age.
W His friends and acquaintance are re-.
specially invited to attend his funeral This IF.
fernoon, at 3 O'Clock
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02
uats-Hats.

\ TSr received. two cases Splendid Beaver Hats
~ zoo the celebrated mandatory Of Bent Bush,
NJ, Me by .. s. MORSE. Agent.
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During the month, clear days.
NorE.-The weather, this month. has been.
generally, much like that Of October last year,
Nth the exception tina, frost occurred much ear.
Ter this season than II did the last.
Several very severe gales of wind have taken
pace this month, which have proved very disas.
NOa' to Navigation.
Va the morning Of the last day Of this month
me earth was frozen from one TO two inches in
''Plh, which is the first time that this occur.
,s0ce has taken place to such an extent. this
"isOn, IN our neishborhood.
Heohon VAS made the last month Of the srau-
u'e'' Of the Com harvest, this fall. Addition
e0ahrnation of that event has been received
"Gn various sections Of the country.
Inc second fall month has now closed, and
az ms city and the adjacent neighborhood in
re luu enjoymeat Of that bounteous health,
,ala has been SO happily realized throughout
Ne pas, season.
MUSEUM. Oct. 81, 1883.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02

rusteT dTIs' ITttdITJ PET tUu, UU %
Flour. The supply has not been equal to
the demand, in consequence Of which prices have
been forced up. Thursday, the wagon price
was IS 20; yesterday IS IS. From stores it is
held at IS S6i a Sc 90. Last sales s. s7a for
King street, and IS rs for Wharf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02
Notice.

] ma. snd Directors Of the Bank Of Po:o.
sr the ~. nave declared dividend Of Two per Cent.
81 Of y"-. nx months, payable on "Wednesday, the
Wy "oer' C.. PAGE, Cashier.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02

CaHeoes and Ginshoms.
Ahrge Quantity fashionable style. black grounded
calicoes
super French chints, oinghlms, black and sofd
Mourning calicoes
Aiarse quantity ninepenhy calieoes
Domesfics:
Penitentiary and other plaids and stripes
Bed ticks and apron checks
B'eached and unbleached Canton aanneIs
81, 81. 49, 81 bleached and unbiesched sheet
inss and shirtlngs
Linens:
Burlsps No. I, 2, 3 snd4
Scotch osnaburgs, raddings, Russia sheetinEs
With great variety Of other articles usually to be
met with in Dry Goods Store; sll OF which he win
sell at low prices, for cash to punetuai customers,
He has made such arrangements at the North a. win
enable him to furnish such articles in his line 40 may be
desired by his customers, which cannot be procureS
in town. upon leaving subscription Of the same With
him to be sent for. oct 5-3m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
Tsk,n at the .4lsrandria Museum, Oct., 1888.
By L. MoUNTFoRD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02
Fire insurance Go. Of AleY'a

Election for twelve Directors to serve in The In
"A stituton for the ensuing year. will be held on Non
day. the 9Th November next, at the Office Of the Com
pany The transfer books will be clused on the 30h
instant until aftor The election Poll omen Al 10 A. ~.
closes at 2P.M EATH. WAITE Ea
oct 8-2swt4thNov s.e,.t.sv.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02
IL r. A l. E 8 II A II r..
IIand for sale.

I.and for sale.
HNA< The subscriber offers for sale
s 1900 ACRES OF LAND,
w lying IN Wood County. on the Ohio River,
Gm. two miles below Middle Island Creek, and
about twenty miles from Psrkersburg, adjoining the
land Of A. II. CreeI. formerly owned by Stephen West
This land is Of good quality. and all heavily timbered,
excePta small portion Middle Island. where there
is small farm cleared All under cultivation. Exclu.
sive Of the richness of SOIL the land very valuable
for its nt growth Of Timber. suited either for build
ing or the supply Of steamboats, The land being i'm.
medately on the Ohio River. the Wood can be got of
with great facility. and for which ready sale can 81.
ways be had The Tract may be divided - to afford
several productive Farms. and If not sold In body.
will be divided into smaller Quantities Of from two to
four hundred acres suit and will be sold
very low. or given in exchange for Town property.
For terms apply to the subscriber. living in Loudoan
County. or to James n. Stephenson Esq Of Psrker.,
burg, Va n. BAYLY, Je.
oct 16--2w
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Farm for sale.

WISH to sell FARM. containing ala ACRES,
.dl',n,ns my residence. !. !: heavily .irbefed.
may be had ifimmedately applied for.
Fairfax County, Va. D.,R. DuLANY
aug l4-eotf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02

Fire Insurance Company Of
ALEXANDRIA,.
4 DIVIDEND Of Four per Cent. on the Genital
"A. Stock paid in has been declared for the last six
months payable to the stockholders or their ersl r.
representatives. or after the 5lh instant.
NATHL. wATTLEs, ses,y.
nov i-d1w&2av3w
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Hurlaps +.

Mrs NattersAey
- EsPEcTFUILY informs the pubic that she has
L q removed to the House King Street. at the up
per end. next doorto Mr J C voweii's Flour Store,
opposite Capt. Jno. Harpers Store, where she keeps
constantly or hand q first rate assortment nf
LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BUCKSKIN
GLOVES,
made Of Washed Skins and OIL dressed in the neatest
aud best manner, and which can be had both by the
WHOI. ALE or RETAIL Persons in want Of these
articles are requested to call at her Store.
nov l-3t
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SALES AT AUCTION.
BY WILLIAM d MUTT.

an Thursday next, 9TH instant, will be sold on the
" premises an undivided noey Of the commodious
~kN1k Three Story Brick WAREHOUSE
GMHS SID On King street, two doors below Hessrs
WMsHiI A. e. Cazenove e Co 3 Store. lately &C.
@slkEx8 cupied by Messrs. Il. & w. Ramsay.
Terms at sale by order oct 3i-eols
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PNhNic SaAe.

fuOAlc sale.
RYvirtue Of writ of feri faeas, issued by william
- Minor, Justice of the Peace for the County Of
Alexandra, ID. C and to me directed, shall expose
to public sale. Tuesday the 5th November next at
O'clock on the premises to the highest bidder for
cash. all the tight. title. and interest Of Augustine b.
Williams in AMI to certain
LOT OF LAND
on which said Williams now lives, containing FORTY
ACRES, more or less, subject to his wfe's dover
taken, by execution, to satisfy . debt due Thomas
Tucker, Of said county.
WESLEY CARLIN, Constable.
oct 4-eot5thNov
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-02

DRAFTS THIS DIT
Union Canal Lottery Of Pennsy ltania,
Glass No. % for 1873.
VIII be dra,ca in Philadelphia on saturday, Nor.
&c Number Lottery-l0 Dra,cn Ballot:
SPLENDID CAPITAL PRIZE $40 900
/ prize of lO,000-S0 prizes Of 1000 Dollars.
Tickets $40; halves S; quarters so; eighths Is
Delaware & North Carolina Lottery,
Extra Class No Is for 1885,
To be drawn ut Wilmington, Delaware on Thurs day,
October 81
HIGHEST PRIZE % 600.
TicketsS2; halves l on; quarters $50.
To be had in a variety of numbers at
O. s. MORSES Lottery Office,
Corner King and ROYAL streets, AIexsndria, d. C.
or Seats taken for Vaahinsson and Baltimore IN tic
Nesc Linz OF GREEN COACHES
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-04-30
NEW ADVEEeTESERENTS.
CIRCULAR TO THE COUNTY AND CORPORA
TION COIJRTS

RICHMOND April 1ith, 1888.
Conference.-The undersigned, constituted a board OF
commissioners for the purpose carrying into effect the
provisions OF an act passed the nth March last entitled
making for the removal of free ne
OF COLOR, have deemed it expedeH transmit a copy
OF the said the several county corporation courts
within this commonwealth, together with tabular
ment, exhibiting the several or proportions OF the
fund appropriated by the legislature allotted each
~ corporation.
1t will be readily perceived that in order TO enable the
board to ulhl the purposes OF its creation information
various points will be required which only be conve-
nently obtained and communicated hroug 9Th your friendly
corporations we therefore respectfully request that
making the necessary enquiries, you will be pleased in
form us whether, within the limits of your Jurisdiction
sufficient number of free persons of color found
willing TO emgate 10 the of Africa whose
transportation would absorb the quota assigned your
county corporation Ii there are any such we should
be further obliged to you TO state their names ages
sex-how long they have resided within the limits your
county corporation and whether they free before
the 4h March, 1888.
BY aprovson in the existing laws it is made the duty of
every commissioners OF the to the court
OF his county corporation, at the time he returns list
oitaxable property complete list of all free negroes or
laoes within his district together with their names
places of abode and particular trades occupations call
ings copy OF this list according the form prescribed
by the revenue laws, ought to be transmitted annually by
the commissioners TO the Auditor OF Public Accounts but
the duty has not been regularly performed and
slider the information highly desirable we would thank
you to direct the attention of the revenue officers TO the
subject. In the list be returned 10 the Auditor we
should be glad il the free mulatoes distinguished
from the free blacks
Any other information which you NAV deem il exped
ent communicates in order enable eeetual-
ly the provisions OF the act above referred to-
we will also thank you TO transmit and shall be pleased
to receive your communications before the LIST day
of August next, as much sooner as practicable.
We are gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your obedient servants,
JOHN FLOYD, Governor
WYNDHAM ROBERTSON Lieut. Gop
JAMES Il. HEATH, First 4ttditor.
JAMES BROWN, JR. Second .auditor.
N. b. BE pleased to address your communications to
the Auditor oil fuohc Accounts ll5-w3w
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FRasrk OF Virginia.

BY order of number OF Stockholders in the Bank
E2 OF Virginia, duly authorized by the Charter call
general meetiug the undersigned hereby gives notice
That general meeting of the Stockholders of the said
Bank will be held Monday, the 9Th day Of May
At the clearinghouse in the city OF Richmond for the
purpose Of taking into consideration the suboined acts Of
the General Assembly; aud OF deciding the eXpeden-
ey OF subscribing to the james River aud Kanawha Com
pay on the conditions specified in the said For the
convenience OF such Stockholders attend in per-
SON. the form OF power OF attorney vote by proxy
annexed.
As the object OF the meeting Of great importance the
Institution, well as tile community large is
y requested that those Stockholders who may attend,
will appoint proxies TO represent them.
a. ROBINSON, in.
March 2l, 1888. CGSiier Bank Of ia.
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From the y, York american. J

In the French Cha0b1 of D7ltfies on 18th March
ihc report Of the Committee respe citing NJ CADET, de-
putty, who n The interim Oh to session had been accused
aud convicted by default Of having made sedious publ
cation, and who claimed hat tis sentence OF
conviction should be annulledbrnE under discussions
Geu, La F0yce took occasion to speak follows, amidst
profound silence
"Scveral Of my colleagues, professional men, having
especially 10 second the motion Of W. C0bet, is that
he is Of tho Deputies marked out for the Courts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-04-30
BY Ega,TCEnaE * COOK.

Tho ENQUIRER is published twice week, generally, and
week
Price the same heretofore Five Dollars payable adj
shacTcd
coivcd Tho Editors win
ting them by NALL the Of all being
will be discontinued but of
Editors, until all arrcarages have been paid
9 Whoever will tho papers,
have the tenth gratis
TERMS Or ADVERTISING.
assumed bv this city OF its
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-04-30

I'm dprH 1888.
AN ACT
Making appropriations for NE Removal Of Free Per-
NJ Gator.
Passed March 4th, 1891
I. BE il enacted By The General assembly, That
thc Of eighteen thousand dollars shall be, and the
is hereby appropriated, to be paid annually for the
period Of FIVE years out of any money in the Treasury no,
otherwise appropriated for the purposes and in the man.
per hereinafter prescribed.
q. BE IL further enacted, That the Governor, Lieue-
Governor First and Second Auditors for the time be-
ing shall be and they hereby constituted Board Of
Commissioners for the purpose Of carrying into effect The
provisions Of this act any two OF whom shall be quorum
for said purpose
3. Whenever satisfactory proof shall be produced to the
ad Board Of Commissioners that any number Of free per-
Of color shall have been actually transported the
colony at Liberia other place the western
Africa, that they shall have been embarked trans
pordton thther, from within the limits Of this Common
wealth, by the American Colonization Society shall be
lawful and the said Board Of Commissioners are hereby
required 70 issue their the Treasury Of this
Commonwealth for such Of money as may be
necessary TO delray the of Transporting aud ubsst-
ing such free persons Of color Tor limited time, on the
said coast Of Africa payable 10 the authorize and acce-
ded agent agents Of the said American Colonization So
ciety: PrODded, That the sum which may, from
time time. be thus expended, shall, in year. ox.
coed the hereby appropriated for such year. and
that tho free persons Of color who may DO removed,
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AECzGWO.VD VIRGINIA. TgESEp.gY. .ga,ssYE 30 isas
Fairfield sgaces

TENaE Spring Meeting The Fairfield Course will
IN commence on Tuesday, the Both April, and con,nu,
tour days.
FIRST DAY.
A Sweepsake for years old, mile heats entrance
500, h. T..
Richard Adams enters CHI C. Lunatc, by Frantic.
James D. Garrison enters bt by Monsieur 1onson dam
Zingaree's dam.
Robinson.
VIM. Wynn enters b. f. Monsieur Tonson, dam by
Hall.
SECOND DAY.
froprietors Purse $500, two nie heats, SIS
THIRD DAY.
Jockey Club Purse $780, without discount four mile
heats entrance $50.
FOURTH DAY.
Posstake for years Odds, 500 entrance, PIP
BY order of the Club,
X CHARD ADAMS, },.
WA. WILLIAMSON, r'Op'ie'Ors'
April 5. los tIR
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March 81, 1888.
Farsncrs' Fgank OF Virgi,;o.

Z order OF number OF Stockholders in the Farmers
y Bank OF Virginia, duly authorized by the charter
call general meeting, the undersigned hereby gives
notice,
Bank will he held Monday the 9th day oil May next,
at the Banking hcuse in the city OF Richmond Tor the
purpose OF taking into consideration the suboimed acts of
the General Assembly, and Of deciding the expedency
OF subscribing to the James River aud Kanawa Compa-
ny, the conditions specified in the said acts. For the
convenience of such Stockholders attend in
the orm OF power Of attorney by proxy is
annexed
As the object of the meeting is of great importance TO
the institution, well 10 the community large il is
earnestly requested, that those Stockholders who may
not attend, viii appoint proxies to represent them.
VIM. NEKERNIS, Cashier Of the
March 81, 1888. Farmers Bank Of Ylginia.
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RTE SPRING GOODS.-We are now receivine by
the brig Iavrc, direct from Liverpool, large and
general assortment of BRITISH DRY GOODS well
adapted to the season. and compromising the and
most desirable styes and patterns We shall probably have
all these goods opened and ready in the course of
few days, when more particular advertisement will ap-
pear Cty and country merchants. and merchant tai
iors, who may wish purchase by the piece or package
are assured that ne WH giadiy take PhiIadeIphia or
Men York prices, less for the chOIe If them
and This me CH do notwithstanding the great scal eth
NJ nelc and handsome goods nor crisfing here
II. & J. :. JAMES & CO., .lIarbet Square.
April 20. Iil-u
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4 EmO SA' KS LIVERPOOL SALT-We have
y epOO received by The brig Havre, direct from,
Liverpool 1900 sacks Of sat- OF The best quality fed at
the tCOTks, ten 10 the ton.
We offer the above for sale in lots, to suit purchasers
deliverable at the wharf as II comes up from the vessel.
f. & J. s. JAMES & CO., MARKET Square.
April 26. II4-u
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IForm Of The Power of .1ffoyuev. !

Know all men by these presents, that
DO hereby appoint my substitute or
proxy to represent me at general meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Bank OF Virginia, TO be held in the
cy oil Richmond Monday the 9Th day May next and
in my and behalf respecting the Subscription
on The part OF the said Bank the James River and Ka-
nawha Company under the provisions Of act auho-
rising the Bank OF Virginia and the Farmers Bank of
Virginia 10 subscribe 10 the stock OF the James River ami
hanawha Company; and, act ''authorsng the Bank
Of Virginia and Formers Bank OF Virginia. increase
their capital stock In witness whereof, have here
unto set my hand and seal, this day Of
in the year 1888.
Signed sealed and acknowledged [Seal]
IN presence Of
n. IS. whenever person means 10 vote Executor,
Administrator, Guardian, Trustee &c nc will express it
iB The Power
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EPELLEFONT RACES.-The Races over the Belle
ED iont course Formerly known by the name OF the
Nooway Course) will commence Wednesday the 29tl
day OF May next, and continue three days.
FHSt Ddy-Proprietor's purse OF 5000, without dis
count, mile heats, entrance Sl5.
Second DdyJockey Club purse $780, without discount,
mile heats, entrance 800.
Third Day-A Handy Cap purse for the balance of
the Jockey Club, S25 to added to the purse
which will make it quite an interesting one.
Gentlemen from distance may rely on being well ac.
commodaed, the proprietor having made ample arrange
ments for that purpose. Stable sc furnished race horses
gratis SAMUEL b. JETER P5oDriefor
Nooway, April 10. II2-6t-
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mLALUAnLE PROPERTY EnR sALE r. .i.,,

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE-By virtue
v OF deed Of trust executed TO the subscribers by
George Nashon and Eliza H. his wife, bearing date the
ll Of August 1924, TO secure debt therein mentioned
the subscribers trustees, will expose 10 sale at auction
10 the highest bidder at The front door Of The Eagle Hotel
in the City OF Richmond on Monday, tie 27h day Of May
next the tract OF land belonging TO said Vashon situated
on Beayerdam Creek in Goochand county containing by
survey, Tour hundred and ninety acres be the
more or less and bounded by the lands Of Charles Rogers
Josiah Hatcher, Samuel N Cragwcl and John Martin.
The principal parts thereof said Vasbon purchased Of John
n. Cooke, and vile, and +. x. Ronald and the rest Of
Charles Rogers and Amos l. Moore. The land is belicv-
cd to be very fertile, and there is dwelling house and
other improvements thereon The property will be sold
on credit oil one, two, and three years, the purchaser
giving bond and security for each nsalmen 10 secure
tbo payment OF which, the tile will be withheld until il be
made, OF tie purchaser may give deed Of trust on the
property, at bis option. r. N. NICHOLAS, (r
VIM NEKERY,s, : i'"''e'S'
April ~ Holds
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GLOUCESTER CAMPFIELD RACES.-WilI com
w mence Tuesday ihe 3Olh day of nril and cor.

GLOUCESTER CAMPFIELD RACES-Will com
AZ mence Tuesday the 3Oth day of April, and con.
tinue four days:
First Day-A produce sweepsake for colts and FLIES
mile heats, 800 entrance half forfeit nineteen subscr-
bers and closed viz John b. Peachy enters the produce
OF Eliza Bansier by Rockingham; Mann Page the pro-
duce OF Lady Spectator, by ROckingham James s. Car
rson the produce OF Aalanta, by Monsieur Tonson John
T. White the produce OF Lady Greensvilc, 10y Monsieur
Ionson; Hector Davis the produce of Forizei mare by
Monsieur onson c. s. Morriss the produce of Handle ton
mare, by Monsieur Tonson; w. G.. Hudgins the produce
OF Nancy Warren, by Medley; e. a. Hodges tie pro
duce OF Virago, by Monsieur TonsOn; Tom Watson the
produce OF Polly Hopkins, dam by Monsieur Tonson;
Richard Adams the produce OF Virginia Heath by Mon
seur Tonon; VIM. r. Johnson the produce of ShyloclS
mare, by Medley William VIM the produce of Isabella
by Monsieur Tonson; George Booker the produce of Har.
ret, by Medley john NJ Bolts the produce of Sister 10
Lafayette, by Medley; William Minge the produce of
Merino Eve, by Medley; John G. Whiting the produce
of Betsey Baker, by Monsieur Tonson; Thomas Walker
the produce OF Doctor mare, by Monsieur Tonson Wat,
H. Tyler the produce of Jack andrews mare by Monsieur
Ionson; George B. PonleXter the produce of Mol
Brown by Rockingha Same Day. the annual sweep
stake Tor colts and hie not exceeding four years DID,
that never won race any established course mile
heats entrance $50, to close the evening previous
Second D0y-Post stake two mile heats; entrance
SlO0 half iorieit free for ALL 500 10 be added bv he
PROPRIETOR 10 close the 10Th of April three or more TO
make race; entries TO be made with the Proprietor
Third DGy-~Jockey Club Purse 300, without dis.
$40.
Fourth Ddy-A sweepstake, play or pay, mile heats:
entrance $50 TO this stake there are seven subscribers
by order Of the Club, TOM CARY Propriefor.
March D. 0S-WGw
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A TABLE.


Showing the proportion of the SsOoO applicable the
ton passed by Assembly Virginia.
the 18th OF March, 1885, entitled, An making appropriations
the removal Free Persons prepared
adopted by Board of Commissioner
unde The said act the Goth March 1879.