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6tLASslCAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL

HtLASSlCAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL.
~ The subscriber having purchased the residence OF
the late Oliver Ead, deceased in the county of Chaes
City, will open school the 18th OF October in which
will be taught, Reading, Writing, English Grammar His
tory Geography Ancient and MODERN with the use of the
Maps and Globes; Arithmetic, Algebra, Tigonomc,ry,
plane and SPHERICAL Surveying, the DelrreEiia and IN
tegral Cslcu; the Greek aud Latin, French and Spanish
languages For his he begs leave to refer
the the suboncd certificate. For himself he promises TO
his faithful eneavois in the discharge OF his d-
ties, and unreing attention, both the ctual and
situation is healthy asauy in Virginia, case OF bilious
or ague and lever having occurred there and
every respect well adapted to the purpose.
Terms per session OF 10 months:-Board and tuition in
all The above branches except French aud Spanish $40
"a deduction OF five dollars will be made those no
furnish their own bed and bedang; additional charge
IS will he made 10 those who French or Spanish
10 he paid semi annually in advance AS his number will
DC limited, the subscriber will thank his friends TO inform
nm oil their Intention, possible letters (post
aire to Charles City Court House. will meet
with prompt attention. HUGH NJ. NELSON
Mr. H. NJ Nelson has been student at this Universi-
sy for three successive sessions during which time his
demeanor and his to the
studies required OF him, such success.
Mr. Nelson graduated in five schools, aud thereby he.
came entitled 10 the degree OF Master of Arts As this il
TIE highest honor that can be given in the University OF
Virginia. the qualifications required 10 obtain il are place.
propor,onaly high, and such az demand constant as
sduiy aud considerable talent: the dploa,a itself will
mus render any further testimony OF Mr. Nelson's taeus
4 super nuous.
Ills correct conduct talents and application have us,l,
won Tor him the respect and the Officers of thu
Institution, all OF whom will have no doubt Join will
me IN wishes for his success c. BONNYCASTLE,
Chairman OF the Faculty and Professor of Mathematics
/ Cn'oersHy Of prginia, Sept. IT. 1898.
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"To Jame, siaort, Esq"

ALEXANDRIA, ID. c., October II.
Whilst writings the waters OF the Potomac above
HarpsFs Ferry silently flowing into the Chesapeake
ANA oio Canal Passing the long contested Point OF Rocks
the tide water Of this District the crlo region OF the
Shenandoah ana The upper pr, OF Virginia anu Maryland
waeted by the Potomac and it, tributary streams.
This part oi the Canal Is the most expensive of the
Eastern section. The difficulties have been surniounted
IN manner which reflects the highest degree OF credit
those who directed and those who have executed the
work Early in the ensuing season, than hun.
bred miles viii be completed passing Shephcrdslown and
Willamsport in its route.
The hopes OF the people of this District have been rails
ed to The expectation OF its continuance 10 the biuminous
coal region above Cumberland, and hope they will
be disappointed.
In the mean time, however have the extreme gra-
nhcauon OF feeling assurance, that the supply OF Coal
VIII not depend this event We have b., fore a IA
votaoie specimen OF Anthracite Coal, found about five
teet below the surface Of the ground the line
oerkey and Morgan counties, in Virginia, and about TIT
teen miles from the Potomac. There is
believe, that will be found much the Canal
and that the supply OF this article OF necessity will b,
abundant in quantity and excellent in quality.
Those who the believers in the Goddess Of Goo,
Fortune, may congratulate this luckily hit. As
could not arrive ct the Coal Banks wished
the Cool Banks hare kindly met halt ray We ,rus
nat the Canal this District, and the country large, Nii
reap tho benefit OF this important discovery. Gozette.
IL u sdid that the Contractors at the Potomac Brtg
nave discharged the hands in their employ and
the work We should be glad TO know something Of thi
-B.
MoNricELLois again for sale. Perhaps no propert
IN virginia VIII DO disposed of at lower than ti
splendid seat of Mr. Jeferson--Tbe beauty of
SITUATION The costly and chasc OF The dwelling
added 10 all its historical associations, would shout
THINK ensure il purchaser. Its present proprietor
Dr. Barclay, who bought IT oil the executor OF Mr. er
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I'm snANCKRY-v Charlotte Court. 9Th
Edmund Morgan. Executor OF Samuel Cobbs. decsss-
ed. Pltff
against
Mary Cobbs, the widow Of Samuel Cobbs deceased,
Richard Lipscomb, William Coleman John johnson, Sa
muel johnson, John Dobbs and John Cobbs, DTS.
On the motion Of Secar Torian who has
with the defendant, Mary Cobbs, the widow of Samuel
Cobbs, deceased and by the the plaintiff he
admitted defendant in this and the cause came
ODE heard the BILL The subpoena arded the Goth
day November 1879 which has been duly executed OH
the defendant, Mary Cobbshe OF the def
and repieaions thereto exhibits and examination of wit
ncsses, and was argued by counsei-on consder alton
whereof the Court doth adudgc, order aud Decree that
the Commissioners oil this Court do make up state and set
tie of the transaction Of the plaintiff Execu
tor OF Sauel Co6bs deceased and also that the said
Commissioner do take account of the received
money property, by the defendant, Mary late Mary
Cobbs now Mary rosn which properly cha able
against her claim under the contract referred
IN the bill OF the plaintiff and that he make report thereof
TO the Court with any matter specially stated deemed
uhen by himself required be stated by any Of the
parties. Copy Tcsie.
WINSLOw ROBINSON, Clerk.
The persons above named, and who are parties TO the
suit, hereby notified that have appointed Thursday
the 7h day OF November, 1888, commence the dur
required in said ORDER aud that they requested
tend at residence, in the county of Charlotte
tain I'm. NJ Watkins store, 10 o'clock in the morning
OF said day. with such accounts, vouchers and
as will enable 10 comply with the requi
thereby. Nj. J. WILLIAMS. Com On o.
| September l3 37-wSw
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n CHANCERY-Y mGINIA.-Hahlax County Jul
"a ly Court, 1928
Henry Elliott and Others plaintiffs,

against
aOlh bH1o't, administrator, &c, Defendant.
This cause came to be heard upon the bill answer.
examination oi Witnesses and exhibits, aud was argued b1
counsel; on consideration whereof, the Court doth all
Judge order and decree, that Commissioner Easley do sks
an account OF the administration of the estate of Joh m
Hot, dec, with William Penck the administrstor--tha,
he also take an account of The debts bidding The heir,
wch nave been pam ont Of The personal estate of the in
tcstitehat he also take an account of the d.h,s i -
The estate TO The plaintiffs respeciveIy-and ua he az:
certain he value OF the real estate which descended IN bs
heirs-and Nat he report tile several matters with anv
matter specially stated deemed pertinent bv himself mr.
CURED by the parties to be stated. A Copy-Teste
-, SAML. WILLIAMS, Clerk
me parties interested hereby notified that have
appointed Tuesday, The 26h November next, at Halifax
Cour' House Tor taking the accounts in the foregoing de-
cree directed, at which time snd place they Will please
attend with their evidence, for settlement.
THOS EASLEY, C0m. H. C. Court
September IL. ss-wd,v
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FEVHE FREDERICKSBURG LAW SCHOOL wiII 70.
-@ commence Its session Monday, the llh OF No.
venber next, and will continue ill the latter end Of
d"Icn me course OF instruction will lie heretofore
by daily Nominations in the text books which hav.
selec'ed, with appropriate references and explanations dur
ing lhe examinations, and sometimes by lectures The
'ext hooks employed IN the School Chny's Black.
stones Comm: Cruises Digest, fuckers Comm and
hents Comn Ii is also recommended 10 the Virgins
students That hey should provide themselves with Tste's
Dgesi the Supplement 10 the Revised Code and Robin.
sons Practice. The price Of instruction will be sixty
dollars te session. TO be paid in cash before admission to
e school he Students OF former sessions are invited
participate ~ The exercises Of the ensuing session Ex
GeHeh' accommodations may be had by the students in
rreuehcKshnrg, upon very reasonable terms say from,
PV W SiZ oo per month, exclusive only Of fuel and wash.
OF $40 he session Those intending become students
WIN please aPPrise me of their intention before the School
commences Ihey viii be supplied with text books at re-
duced prices, If IN due time AN informed of tcir L
that should procure them.
Aug D. [2T-1Nov1 JNO. TAY. OE LOMAX
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NANTED, as an Apprentice TO the Printing Busi.
w youth Of respectable connec tions possess
ing good English Education Apply At ,hs Once
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w VIRGINIA FARMERS s. MECHANICS
N Having purchased of w. q. BoRLANp his interest
IN me patent Tigh OF Fox BoRLAND's spring bed sta
PIE tooth Ihreshing Machines, hereby give notice that
have appointed Mr.. JABEz PARKER of Richmond
my Agent Tor making and vending said machines and mn
PUe morse PotcGs throughout the State OF Virginia. as
also my agent AMI lawful attorney for making sales of
county rights 10 said machines and horse powers through
OUT me STATE oil Virginia, except the counties OF Lou
doua, Jefferson, Berkeley and Fauquier.
copy signed FREEMAN FOX
The subscriber has just received six more of the above
Ihreshng Hdch,nes, which believed TO be far pre.
erabe TO all other tooth machines as they are believed 10
tash i'ser, cleaner and with less power. He has also
Tor sale two OF Woods patent thresng machines with
steel spng heaters which in point OF strength perform
ance, aud durability thought surpas. all other
ing machines, all OF which are warranted. He has also
constantly Tor sale patent srdc cutters and Shelters
wheh ne mas greatly improved, and which believed TO
De gieahy superior TO all others in the United States
these who may be in want OF any of those valuable
Union Hotel, and examine for themselves -
oept. 8. l3l-wtJ JABEZ PARKER
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r. ELDRIDGE, C. b. C.
I'm ANCERY-yIRGINIA.-In Amelia Countv
n Court, September 26ih 1898:


IN Court September 26ih 1888:
hy'and Miller, C!emonds Crue and Sally his wife, for
merry sally Miller, Dabncy p. Miller and Mattlia his
VIE Martha NJ Miller, Charlton Miller and Armstead
Miller The four last oil whom by Ry land Miller their
next friend they being infants Of tender years Nathan
Womack Virginia Wonack and Judith Womack, infant
children OF Charles Wonack aud Elizabeth j. his wife
formerly Elizabeth J. Miller who sue by Charles Wo-
"'eh' ueir ia'her and next lFiend Compldinants.
against
Thomas Miller, William Miller aud Virginia Miller In.
'dnt children of William Miller, dee Defendants
nc defendants hot having entered their Appearance
ana appearing to The satisfaction OF the Court that they
are NOT inhabitants OF this Commonwe slth on motion Of
The plaintiffs by John w Baker, their counsel il is ORDER
ed that the said defendants appear here on the fourth
thursday in December next aud answer the bill of tho
pahtiis ami IiIa copy OF this order be forthwith pub
iSe' III some newspapers printed ia the city Richmond
Tor TWO months successfully and posted the door of the
'u', Rouse OF Tins county on two successive Court days
Copy-Teste. JNO T. LEIGH C. A. C.
October 4. "a,
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE-In pursu.
ance oil three several Deeds of Trust, executed
by john d. boswell and Lilly Ann his wife, Thomas
boswell and Lucen b. Price, bearing date the 18th day
OF March, 1881, duly acknowledged and recorded i'm the
Clerks Office oil Hanover county and conveying the
lowing property, 10 witt Land in the county OF
Hanover, adjoining the lands Of Pleasant Terrell and Pa
trick H. Price, containing by estimation hundred and
twenty nine acres; one other tract Little River said
county, containing by survey sxynine acres OH which
the Mills and lanyard belonging to said DoswelD are
sl'uated and one other tract adjoining the last
tract lying on both sides OF Little River, known New
Market supposed TO contain upwards OF fourteen hundred
acres being the same land which The late James Dos
well resided, and the following slaves wit: William Ga
tanner,) Lewis, Matt, Nick Charlotte Temple and two
children, Armisiead and Mary, Venus and three children
John, Dick and Grace Randolph and Isaac, son Of Miy
Patterson, and the future of the females Another
executed by said Dosw on the 22d ,lay Feb 1892 n
Glen b. Price and Jno d. Andrews duly and
recorded in the Clerks Office of the county, and con.
veyng the following property, to witt bright skin boy
io' one hundred barrels corn, twenty head of cattle
(eers inc'uded twenty head of sheep FIVE feather bed,
and two road Wagons. And other Deed, bearing
date the 4h day OF March, 1888 executed by said Dos
well to Lucien Is. Price and Charles w. Dabney duly
acknowledged and recorded in the Clerks office of the
same county, and conveying the following property THAT
u 10 say) hve horses six mules, two colts twenty sheep
y hogs all cattle no, heretofore conveyed carts and
farming utensils, some machinery for spinning, carpen.
ers Tools, crops and provisions household kitchen
furniture, backsmhs tools, two shot guns and riac
and all said Doswels dues and credits The Trustees in
me SAID several Deeds named will proceed on TUESDAY
the Z9h day oil October next il fair if the next fair
day. al New Market, the residence Of said boswell to
sell to the highest bidder, for cash. the aiore
property conveyed TO them aforesaid. The propery
mentioned III The hrst named Deed, being only bound Tor
the payment OF seven thousand dollars with interest and
'o-Is-so much oil said property will be sold may be
suihcien to satisfy the said amount. The real property
WI" DC SOFA III lois 10 SUIT purchasers. Besides the well
known value of the New Market e.tae for agricultural
ana commercial PURPOSES there is on il cotton fac
'ory, III successful operation, under a lease for fifteen
years, from the LIT January next, handsome annual
rent Many considerations might make The property now
advertised worthy OF the attention of of clpi,a and
Such are invited TO examine Tor themselves. Tie lille il
considered "hhpedchabe, but only such lille will be con.
Veyed as may hc vested III The Trustees hy said Deeds
- BY TIE TRUSTEES.
Hanover, Va, July 3D. 1888 23-w,Is
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SFDUCATlON.-Mss ANNA +. TAYLOR, a lady Of
M several years experience in teaching, and who has
gwen general satisfaction 10 her patrons will open
school at this place the ensuing year The reception of
young Ladies' In This School will be taught all the use
nl branches OF an English education, viz. Orthography
Reading Writing, English Grammar Arithmetic Gco
graphy and fisiory-PIain Needle Work and Theorem
ainng viii also be taught The subscriber will receive
ree or Tour yonng ladies' boarlers at sixty five dol
lars Che scholastic year, for board and tuition in all the
above branches, except Paning for which additional
charge OF hve dollars will be made No pupil will be nc.
& 'oI s'orter ime man i've mouths. Day scholars
VIII be admitted at sl2 to $l5 the OF 10 nonhs-
Lhe school will commence the 18Th January and terni
h"ie h'he 10Th December, with OF one month
in The summer Every attention will be paid bv the f.,
oress aud myself to the morals of the yonup
ladies' committed to our MY address. i. Mansfield
LOUIS" county MARY b. MANSFIELD
October A.. ~
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-
"a SierKs once di the county Court OF Prince Edward,
the ri day OF September 1893:
William X. Geers, pI,inIe
against
Hezekah Ellington and Sally his wife, Eheldred OLE
man, husband OF Nancy llolen4n, decd formerly NJ
"eerS, and his infant children Thomas Hoeman and Pa
heia Hoieman Robert Fdpey aud Jane his wife and Ro.
bent Iapley as admir-. OF Thomas Geers Polly Hawkins,
"a-N"esS "eers anu John Oeers, Defendants
The defendants, Hezckiah Ellington and Sally his wife
Eiseidrd Holemau, husband OF Nancy Hole,nap decd
Formerly N Geers aud his infant children Thomas Hole
man and Pamela Hoemau, Polly Hawkins and Nj sck-
ness Heers, not having entered their appearance and a
ven security according ofthe General Assemble
al" e rules OF TINS court, and appearing that they ae
ho ihhdh'ahs OF this State: the motion Of the pan-
MI is entered at rules aioresalu and acconav order
e0, that The said defendants Hszekai Ellington and silly
his wife, Eiheldred Holeman Thomas Holen,an PameI,
lloleman, Polly Hawkins, and Mackness Geers do Ar
pear mere on the first day Of November term next and
answer ,e p''lhs b and that copy OF this order he
iorhwih inserted III OF the public ncwspapers
printed IN The CITY OF Richmond for two months success.
svey ahd nlo posted al the front door Of the Court house
OF ms county. Copy. Teste, b J. WORSHAM c.
SeP'eWoe' 81 40--wSw-
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re UBLiC SAlE.-Tbe subscriber intending re-
move TO Richmond will offer for sale, 10 the highest
bidder on Thursday 2Ih OctoberneX If ar, otherwise,
the next lair day. his entire stock OF horses CATTLE sheep
and hogs; comprising head OF horses-among them d
very valuable and high blooded stallion, years DID,
likely stud colt, rising DID, of good blood whose
pedigree VIII be exhibited on the day OF sale, also
OF hne b,0od-6 or mich cows, oxen, &c.,, 90 60
head oil sheep, nast OF them good muons, good
wagons, plantation TOOLS household and kitchen furniture
crop oil corI folder, hay &C., large still nearly new,
good OK cart, and many other articles tedious
tion Terms made known on the day OF sale. Twenty.
five Negroes will also be hired out il hired priv
before The day OF sae.An those having claims ag ans
either the late hrm OF James III s VIM Ellis the sub
scnber, VIII please present them before the
sale, and those indebted to The above firm the sub
scriber, are requested TO make payment
JAMES ii. ELLIS
| Ellisville. Louisa Sent aow2,y
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Leather.


NIX subscribers have on hand aud for sale. very
IL extensive assortment Of Leather suitable for Shoe
and Bootmskes Sadders Harness makers and Farmer.
which they will sell low. JOHN POE & CO.
OAK BARK.
N B-Cash will be given for Oak Bark: those who have
it, will do well TO send Il in. as soon as possible.
October IL. J45-6u J. p. & Co.
I'm -viRcINIA.-CumberlAnd Court.
September 23d, 1888:
Catharine Hendick, administrative Of Elijah II. Hen
dick, Plaintiff
against
William Gadbury, Miller woodson sr. N ancy Russell.
and Alexander oodson, Defendants.
The defendant, Ale xander woodson not having entered
his appearance and given security, according to tho
of the General Assembly and the rules Of this Court, aud
appearing the satisfaction Of the Court that he Is
nhabitant OF this State, the motion Of the complain
ants by counsel il is ordered that the said defendant,
ander Woodson appear here the first day OF De-
cember Court next and answer the compliments BILL and
that copy of this order be forthwith inserted one
OF the public newspapers printed in the city Of Richmond
Tor two months excessively aud also posted at the front
door oil the Court House OF vs county. Copy-Teste
Oct. 4. [43-wSwrl b b. WOODSON, ID. G.
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Appellant
PLEASANT DAWSON,
ppellces.


~ against : Appeal
NJ . hlIrLEbfRRY mooN,J Appellees
consent OF parties the ud gment of the County Is
y affirmed aul by further consent leave il granted 10
The Appclees 10 erect their dam the height Of nine feet
from rock IN the river OF Hardware whose top is nearly
nearly lever with the surface OF the in ordp ,ry
uhe which rock is about three feet below the said dam
Anu by further consent the within bonds aud
are TO DC entered oil record in this case.
PLEASANT DAWSON,
WILLIAM MOON
for WMiGm s. LiHIebeyru AIoor
copy. les'e ALEX. GARRETT, c. G. ). c. a.
VA me s'le1n The above order mentioned, tie mills
edhed the ALTERNATE mills erected, halfoi which
Is advertised, TO be the sold Both of this month The
""" 70 me SAID mills Is above the height in the above
order mentioned The parties concerned have been mott
ne' 10 lower said dam TO the proper heght.A persons
thd are or may he concerned, hereby notified that
steps will be taken reduce dam TO it, prooer hpig
&c; MART N DAWSON. Er'oy
oept. I'm 1853 l4l-w4~1 of Pleasant Darson.
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al ~ %. - 9H'J'' UVUs ItUydT MI.
g - fAHK Row, kNtGHTsBRIDGE Aug "a 1879
SIR; yesterday had the honor in rcceSo CO.,. III,
VI 'oh A"gu' ncl0ng most satisfactory evidence i'm
renla'ion OF Tie statement kat the British Con,nanJor
"-Ch'i bad, previously TO ue battle Of New OrIoans
promised ii'e plumber OF the city 10 his army That s,,s
he" - mentioned III The 2G'h chapter Of the second yo
i"me - my late book on North America and is founded
o" n9cnmenis' 10 which have there referred
Ne ,"ra edition OF my book having been some tim.
published, have no other ysv Of n,akf,, ,I i, 'Ie
information contained in your commune zion generlIv
known, NON by sending it Tor insertion in the public Jour
to have 1t Inserted in newspapers published cro s >,
a-hl"gon You may depend on my taking the nsces.
S'ty, steps Tor those purposes without delay
5on "h am persuaded, do me the iu.ice IN hot;.o
va petused your letter with great pleasure nm III
w ,e statement made 70 me al New Or cans az vou gill
r. o 49,, p,mbg TO the passage in the book where II IL
so,a because appeared TO that the statemcn1
ei 'ow concerns the honor Of the British name bein
o"''e" o." 10 night authority IL could no, have Sscsis
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JOHN LAMBERT, It. General.
JoHN KEANE, Lieut.. General.
W. IHoRNToN, Maj. General.
EDw. BLAKENEY, Mai. Gen.
ALEX. DICKSON, Colonel.
DrpmiY Ahil Cen RnrnI Al
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-29
AnforMation wanted.

WHEREAs Be"jamin Brown, young man be-
w tween twenty FIVE and thirty years of age, com
size, rather spare, having left Winchester Frede.
rick County. Virginia, about the first Of August 1882,
with the intention to traverse the western country,
principally along the 0hio and Mississippi rivers, and
probsbly to New Orleans = His friends not having
had any information of him since his pariure, ap
prehensve he might have fallen victim to the late
scourge which has visited our Country.
Cap aims Of steanhous, innk ecpers, and stage of
GERS look your records for sca person. that in
fofmstion may be given to his &scusoate friends in
Virginia.
~ Editors of newspapers will commit an act of hu.
mainly by Inserting III. above r. their respective pa.
pers through the western country TO New or!eVns--
information returned the Winchester Republican
win be thankfully received
Winchester, Aay lS, 1853.