Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-04-23

There is this land large dwelling house, nearly built
but unfinished VIM Scott living on the land will shew
it 10 any person disposed to purchase. c. A. SCOTT.
Buckingham, 18th january, 1882. 76-2awU
NsaSOm's Rather.
TENNIS thoroughbred and beautiful horse, will stand
< the ensuing season at White Hall, the residence
OF James Govan, Esq. in King and Queen--and the
residence OF Mr. Burke, in King William county, Va.
(ony four miles apat at the reduced price OF $25 the
season. which may be discharged at any time before the
LIST oil July, wheni expires, by the payment OF 800 Fiji
teen dollars the leap TO be paid when the service
dered, and $50 10 be with foal with 80
cents to the groom every case Parting from the mare
will forfeit the insurance. Extensive pastures well en-.
closed will be furnished gratis at both sands-and mares
required fed with grain at 25 cts per day The high
character OF the gentlemen under whose
Rather is placed, is of ITSELF sufficient warran,ee that
every possible will be taken to prevent accidents and
escapes, bn there will be no responsibility for either
Ratler, is beautiful chesnut, with a remarkably fine
short, and glossy coat of hair, full 10 hands IL inches
high with strong clean bone, great muscular power and
interior in action TO no horse in Virginia He bears
stronger resemblance TO his noble sire than any colt Of
his get Rauer has had the advantage of serving but
few blooded mares, and but of his colts have yet
appeared on the turf Ii may be allowed to Judge of
these as Indicative OF his future renown the geter
winners the list though short, will not think suffer by
comparison with the long ones attached to Sir Charles
nohahha, Monster lonson, &c, &c frequently running
brother brother brother sister, and vs. sisters
one mast beat Primero, the only of Rather that has
been trained Broad Rock the Spring of 1892
against Mr. Winlree's Tobacconis Col Johnsons Herr
Cline, and Mr. Bottss Gohanna out OF Phills In this
he second in the first heat drawn in the ID but
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Tobaccons by GOhanna, Mr.. Bots CHI {. by Gohanna
MIR. Longs b. C. by Sir Archy MIR Wat>on's CHI C. by
Contention and diStdnced all except Tobacconist which
he beat with
Primero again the fall of 1892, at New Market
against Col Johnsoos iavorte colt Her Cline by Archy
Black Hawk, by Hotspur Sir Erin by Archv: Sir W, Al
ter, by Monsieur Tonson: Damon, by Johanna He won
the first heat with great easein starting the second
he was run against the railing, sustained am injury
from which ii Is probable he will never recover and
thrown so far back only to be able TO fall With
in his distance. He was, however,, started thus dis
abled, Tor the third heat, dstanced under pull the
three last named colts aud | told by a gentleman
who the q did noO it pressed could have placed
the contendng horse behind the distance stand. So it
will be that the only colt of Rater ever trained
these has beaten the choice OF the get Ar
chey Johanna, Monster Tonson, Contention and Hot
spur oil the same age, when they had the advantage of
choosing from 100 TO l4O mares, mostly thorough bred
/ Multiora the property OF e. b. PoindeXter Esq., the
only daughter OF Rather that has trained ran
over Tue asmngton Course Spring meeting 1882 against
Jumping Jemmy aged by Virglnan Helan, years, old
by Maryander, Maria, years old by Arab, dam by AR
chy She won the first heat with great deal ease by
several lengths. Though very lame, she started for the
second, and came within half length OF winning it, and
was obliged to be drawn up the third $500 offer
ed and refused for her the spoand few days since,
saw $500 refused for one half of her.
have many of Ratlers colts, the get OF his two
hrst seasons IN the upper country and sure hazard
nothing in saying that they will bear comparison, in f.
CURE, size and action with those of any other in Vr-
gnla Ratler now in higher condition than have
seen him.
Rather trained at 3 years of age and exhibited
great promise racer but before final trial he became
disabled by the disocaton of of his ANGLES, and
taken from the turf.
RATHER was sired by the celebrated horse TOeOn Uhe
best OF 4rchy) his dam Constitution by Dioed out
OF the same mare OF lmeleon, his g. dam by old VIII
dar, g. g dam Fearnaught, g. 3. <. dam by Driver e.
& e: g dam by imported Vampire, G. e. g. 9. G. dam
by Faow, SC. &c Sec-Mr. Harrison adds in his let
ter after giving the pedigree Of Raer All this stock
raised by Mr.. BENZ Jones OF Greensyille RattIer
h. - ','O 0fonede blood in him any horse in the
United States, and believe parakes of more crosses
Constitution by Domede, the sire of his Tinoieon
by drchy, by Diomede, his sire. All Mr. Jones's stock
run 'hey stand NO l. in the Calender of America
ilmoleon Kate, Aratus, Maid of Lodi, Snow Storm Sal
Iy alker Sally Niece and many other fine racers are
oil this stock Your horse deserves do WELL for he is
doubled and twisted in the same stock
req 20 EST e. MASON.
( 6SPRING AND SUMMER DRY GOODS-BlN.
! ~ FORD, Brooks s Co. receiving and open
ing Iher Spring supply of Staple and Fancy Goods which
viii be very large and desiable embracing every article
in the Dry Goods ine the most of which have been
Gently purchased the New York package sales at auc-
lion, or cash. They invite country merchants as well
as retail dealers 10 call and their assortment be-
fore purchasing they pledge themselves sell at very
small advances prime
April 5. 1886
NTs7AS committed to the jail of Augusta County Vir-
w GINA, The 2Sh day of September last as Runa-
way Negro Man, who calls himself Uiliidm Jackson
He five feet six and afnches high about 20 years
OF age, between yellow and black, has wart little
above his left ance, and complains of his left eve He
had on when committed, mixed woolen coat and pair
OF tow aud cotton Panaloons light calico striped vest
cOUOn slrl--aU very much worn. He talks slow
sometimes says he is free and sometimes SAYS he
TO william Munlord, of Norfolk
January 8. [7i-wI2w'l JACOB KURTZ, Taller
NOTICE.Was committed to the Jail of this county on
Ia he 18Th inst. negro man, who calls himself
CHARLES, says he belongs TO Wilan Dickqson of Ba.
tan Rouge Mssssippi about wenty-six years Of age FIVE
feet five and alfnches high, his ght shoulder
said to be occasioned by dirk his right foot
mashed The owner is requested to come and take him
away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs
MICHAEL MOVERS, Jaii0r, TVyfhe Coitaty
January 10. 76-wI2w
tai OTICE.-The undersigned 10 Executors of the late
IN Mrs. John Swami OF Powhatan, and as agents of
the egatees, will offer for sale the May court for the
county OF Isle OF Wight two Land in said coun-
ty containing from six to eghthunded acres: This land
tits understood, is mostly in woods aud ell timbered
The terms will be accommodating, and made known at
the sale The subscribers expect be i'm the Beighbor
hood several days before the sale
WILLIAM WALTHALL,
TIL. MILLER, In OTIS
/ March 2. 9T-,gI0,,
TANlE subscriber offers for sale, once more hat valu-
z able property called the James River Slate Quarries
to which is attachedsa fertile and valuable small Farm
with one OF the strongest mineral springs Of sulphur and
cbaybeaie below the mountains These Qulrres contain
ing an neShausble fund Of coniessedly the best quail
ty Of slate brought the Richmond market and wing
Immediately on navigation just sixty miles above that
Market (with many other advantages all others that
will hereafter be pointed out) well opened and len
inprosperons operation for many years back If not sold
L. NT