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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-10
District VI Columbia,

County OF dter0ndrso, ccs.
MAY Tenn, 1888.
George Jacobs and Sarah bis wife;0
Augustine q. williams and Ann
L. his wife, Compliments,
william A. Childs, John p. La ''
truite and Elizabeth Ann his
wife; Samuel A. Childs, John
Wren & Mary Y. his wife; John
Wesley Chiids. and Benjamin
A. Childs, Defendants, }
TIME bill in this cause having been regularly taken
for confessed against the resident defendants, and
il appearing the satisfaction Of the Court that due
publication has been made against the resident de.
fendants the bill 10 taken for confessed against them
also, and set down for hearing; and the cause coming
on to be heard. is
ORpEnIp. ipyupaID And pEcnErD. that the Marshall
of the District Of Columbia do sell the tract OF land,
containing one hundred and fifteen .eres be the same
more or less mentioned in the bill Of the complainant
of which John Childs died seized lying in the County
Of Alexandra, District Of Columbia, to the highest
bidder, on the premises after advertising the same
sir weeks in some Newspaper printed in the District
of Columbis, upon the following TERMS One third OF
the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the ba'
lance thereof be paid in two equal instruments st d!
and twelve months. secured by bonds and deed OF
trust on the premises.
misses to the purchaser purchasers; and. after de-
Quoting for his own commission allowed by law, and
other ofthe sale and the costs OF this suit to
be paid to the persons respectively entitled thereto,
that he nav to each Of the compainants and defend
ants children of John Childs aforesaid In right a
their wives neeghth part Of the balance Of the psf
chase money, and that he do report his proceedings
under this Decree to the Court
A cupy-Te,t: EDN. !. LEE, G. c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-10

Wool.
VlHE highest market price win be paid fos WOOL
i either washed or in the dirt, by
.,,o 8. n. l. 8. II. JANNEY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-10
COMMERCIAL.

Pr,ce of Produce in ALEXANDRIA yesterday, from
wagons and Vessels.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-10

Another Eseape!-A display Of fire works was
made few evenings since at the Rip Raps.-
The President was standing near barrel OF
coabustibles. 10 which, by some means, fire was
accidentally communicatsd-when away went,
with an explosion, rockets stars, wheels, ser.
oents, &c.-one Of the missiles just grazing the
President. another striking one Of the ladies,
&C.. Fortunately no one was injured.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-10

Up In obedience to the above Decree, I shall
proceed to sell, on Friday. the 10th day Of August
next, at ~ O'Clock, on the premises,
aNs lI5 ACRES OF LIND,
lying in the County Of Alexandra, District
~ Of Columbia, with al the improvements
=. thereon, consisting Of comfortable Dwell.
LING HOUSE and other Out.Houses. The Land is
now in cultivation, has suiciency Of Wood and Tim
Der, and has some excellent Meadow Land. tits stu
ated between Hugh Minors land adjoining the land
Of Colonel Opie and 10 the resdence ofthe late Rev
John chlds.
The terms Of sale are One third Of the purchase
money to be paid in Cssh the day Of sale, the other
in two iusslments, in six aad twelve months Notes
to be given, and deed of trust the land for the
security of the balance Of the money.
G.. SCOTT, d. ~.
iy4-d1w&eotI6Adg For n. Ashton, Marshal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-10

It is currently reported through the city
Says the Philadelphia Gazstte) that the mission
Of Amos Kendall to the Philadelphia Banks. il
reference to the Government deposits, has beer
altogether unsuccessful. With solitary excep
,ion it is said, all the banks have refused the de
posi,es on any terms.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14
Bank Of Virginia,

ERY order OF number of Stockholders in the Banl
he OF Virginia, duly authorized by the Charter to cal
general meeting, the unde rsigned hereby gives notice
That general meeting of the Stockholders OF the said
Bank will be held Monday, the 9Th day OF May
at the Banking house in the city OF Richmond for the
purpose Of taking into consideration the suboined
the General Assembly; and OF deciding the expedien
cy oil subscribing TO the James River and Kanawha Com
pany on the conditions specified in the said acts For the
convenience OF such Stockholders per-
son, the form OF power OF attorney by proxy
annexed.
As the object of the meeting is of great Importance the
Institution well as the community at large ii is
y requested that those Stockholders who may attend
will appoint proxies to represent them.
A. ROBINSON, in.
March 81, 1888. Cashier Bank of Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE-By virtue
OF deed OF trust executed to the subscribers, by
George Vashon and Eliza ii. his wife, bearing date the
lith oil August 1924 to secure debt therein mentioned,
the subscribers as trustees will expose TO SALE auction
to the highest bidder at the front door of the Eagle Hotel
In the CITY oil Richmond, on Monday, the 9Th day OF May
next, the tract of land belonging said Vashon situated
on Beaverdam Creek in Goochland county, containing by
survey four hundred and ninety acres the
more or less and bounded by the lands OF Charles Rogers
Josiah Hatcher, Samuel n. Cragwel and John Martin,
Inc principal parts thereof said Vashon purchased John
r. Cooke and wife, and l.. X. Ronald, and the rest of
Charles Rogers and Amos l.. Moore The land is beiev.
ed 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 instamen to secure
the payment Of which, the title will be withheld until it be
made, the purchaser may give deed of trust on the
property, at his option. p. N. NICHOLAS,
VIM. NEKERYIS, i'uS'ees'
April IL. IIO-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

" ONSIEUR TONSON.-This distng rushed and
W. beautiful Race Horse will again stand at my stable
the present season, twelve miles from Beleld fifteen
from Jackson, hfteen from Halifax thiry-ve from War.
renton, NJ e. and hty-sevcn South of Petersburg, Va
Ills season has commenced and will terminate the first of
July, and is ready his serve mares at fifty
dollars the season. but may be discharged by the payment
oil orty dollars within the season; be insured
at seventy dollars; the insurance money will be ex
pected so soon as the is discovered be in oa or
the property changedone dollar the groom i'm every
instance Mares that failed to Monsieur Tonson year
by the season. will be insured this the season price
Large and extensive pasturage small grain ex.
pressy for mares left with the horse lots for
mares and colts, and board of servants, gratis Those
sending from distance il convenient will please send
servants with their Mares that they may be attended
to- agreeable to instruconmares will be fed with grain
at 20 cents per dayno responsibility for accidents that
may happcn but every precauton will be taken
them.
Description of Monsieur Tonson-He Is beautiful
blood bay, with black legs, and tall five feet three
inches high and have hesitation in saying that he is
one OF the most active and handsome horses ever exhibit
ed In this or any other couny and he is the horse when
on the Turf that beat all the Archie horses that
in contact with him, the Tmoleons the Eclpses the Yir-
ginians, the Sir HAS, the Directors 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
nm run will admit and persuaded that every gen.
uenan mat sees his performance is friend such
Peror race Horse His colts are Of great promise
agreeaby to the number that has been trained there has
been great many winners; his produce the stallion
stake last spring at Tree Hill, Norfolk and Jeter last
TALL his produce the stallion stake at Broad Rock Fair
held, Liberty and at w the Court House.
Observation-Disclosures Tonson was got by Pacolet be
by the imported Citizen he by Pacoct of England he by
Blank and Blank by the Godophin Arabian his dam Ma
don Tonson by Top Gallant, he by Gallan, and Gaatn
oy imported Bedford, SC. his grandam by Gray Medley
imported Oscar, imported Fearnought; Monsieur Tonson
is fu brother to Sir Richard and Champion Sir Richard
and Champion have never been beaten.
Monsieur Ionson has made himself so we'll known by
his unrvaed achievements on the Turf as 10 render ali
further notice unnecessary Those that desire TO see
more detailed account of his pedigree and performances
are referred to the American Farmer. vol g. page $780,
and also the Turf Register and Sporting Magazine.
WIN. MOODY,
=, Mount Forest, Northampton County, N. c.
May 10. II2 or
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14
& Onn REwARD-Ran away on the sth inst,
~ AOO at night from the subscriber. Ahner Nash.

1000 RE 4yL. away on The slh inst.
living In Amelia county, Negro Woman named BET.
SEf, who calls herself Betsey Smith. She is stout,
fe.hy woman, about % 81 years of age with round
full face, and brown complexion. She took with her
her two chdren-the eldest girl or years old, and
the youngest about months old with brig xion
1t supposed that the husband of Betsey negro man
who calls himself RICHARD SMITH, belonging TO the
subscriber Joseph Allen OF the city of Richmond has ac
companed her. Richard has pass from his
sit his family, with permission 10 be absent 10 days He
is quite small man. not five feet high perhaps 20 or 80
years oil age thick and well set has thin face high fore
head bushy hair, brown complexion and well re-
membered, has scar his forehead. AS two of the
brothers OF Richard have been successful in making
their escape to of the Northern States it is pre-
sumed that these Runaways will attempt follow them,
and they no doubt have have forged free papers The
man was originally from Caroline, the woman from
oudoun and their route may therefore lie through
those counues-but they will most probably attempt TO
get of in vessel.
The above reward will be given for experimenting and
delivering the said runaways to their in Richmond
or one-hat for securing them in any Jail in the United
States, so that their owners get them.
ABNER NASH,
Aprli ~. lll2-l2J JOSEPH ALLEN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14
by RITCMIE & COOK.

Tho ENQUIRER published twice week, generally,
three times week tho Of the
Peo the same as eoo,c Five Dollars adj
ceived payment Tho Editors win guarantee remit
ag them by NALL the all letters being tho
Or No will BIO DISCONTINUED but
Editors, until all arroarages have been paid
Or Whoever will the of nine papers, shall
have tho tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
One first insertion
90 cents No advertisement
assumed bv n this or its
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14
DOSa ES'TIC.

We lind it represen ia the Richmond - as il states
ON the authority OF the Missouri Times .hat running
ortr INJURY tchich drOre Black Hd,ck to the
ilficfion ~ flee hundr ed iashes tpot his som"
The scandal OF the Opposition press has drained the
vention OF its conductors, TO the very dregs They
become perfectly reckless that in the
stories to impose upon the public ceduty probab-
~ Is sacrificed and the best authenticated facts contradict
ell, In the attempt TO produce effect by startling mpostures
Every body is aware, that the was Fought by
to the United States by treaty, and that his band COM
United murders upon the white settlers with Il view
TO prevent its occupation. He invaded the territory
IN question from the opposite side OF the
whites, and he told the President person the other
day to raise professions chere he thought he had right
TO RAISE them. Neither the Black Hawk nor the Prophet
IN their explanations (Which hear) pretended the
young man present he of Black Hawk any other
Indian warrior, had been subjected TO whippingnor did
either oil them intimate that personal outrage TO any
individual OF the tribe had provoked their hostility
The -, by way OF making up better story for Black
Hawk, than the warrior chose TO invent, says:
"They (the lndians) driven retaliation by insult
aud injury, sometimes their cattle driven Oft some
times their Squaws insuled, sometimes their people
dered M this, they haUing no newspapers, the tc0rid
neUer hears Qf.''
The world knows tina: the Indians have orators who
understand iull well, how 10 proclaim with Independent
anu powerful eloquence, the grounds which they
This has been done both before and since the war; by
Black Hawk and the Prophet who have shown that the
were very ready TO their cause both by words and
blows But if they able speak Tor themselves
where Is Mr.. Writ This gentleman, we are persuaded
would not suffer the Sacs and Foxes want an
TO defend their title TO the territory question more than
The Cherokees. But they want newspaper il seems!-
The honest orators of the Sacs and Foxes will not tell
tale about young chiefs receiving 500 ashes when no
such thing happened. They want the - the -
w. Globe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14
May ID, 1893.

NOTlCE.-Being duly authorized by the Governor of
the Commonwealth to make contracts for certain
provements in the buildings Of the Penitenary and to
procure lumber for fifty gun carriages according laws
enacted at the last session of the General Assembly, will
receive proposals under SEAL until the 18th day of May
next
Frst-For making stone wall at the Pententarv.
which will be particularly described TO any person visit
ing the institution, and wishing TO undertake the work.
he materials are all 10 be furnished, excepting part of
The stoneD by the workman and the value OF the work
to be fixed by the perch
Second-For making brick wall, which will also be
particularly described, any person visiting the Peniten
tiary and wishing undertake it, The materials are all
to be furnished, excepting part OF the bcks by the
workman; and the price Of the work TO be fixed by the
Ihird-For delivering at the Pentcntary the follow
ing timbers TO wit:
100 pieces, 10 feet inches long, and inches and 3-4
Of an inch by IL inches wide
90 pieces, feet inches long, and by inches
lOO pieces, feet inches long, and IL by inches
% pieces, 3 feet long, and by inches
% pieces, IL feet long, and 4 IL by inches
on pair OF hound hmbers, feet long, and nches thick
80 TO be cut out by pattern which will be furnished
Sooo pieces one half Of them to be feet inches long
the balance feet, and by inches tbick-These
are Tor wheel spokes and must be split timber
iooV pieces one hall to be feet inches longihe ba-
lance 2 feet inches, aud inches thick cut out by
pattern, which will be furnshed-These are for
wheel felloes
80 pieces, feet inches long, and I-2 by q inch.
es thlck-Ihese are for double trees, and must be
of split timber
100 pieces, feet 10 inches long; 1.2 inches sqsare
These are for swngle trees and also be oil split
timber
200 hub blocks, II inches long, and one half IL inches
and the balance II inches diameter, to be of good
locust.
The leloe timber to be Of the best willow oak and all
the other timbers, Except the hub bIocks be Of the
best white oak, clear of cracks, knots and sap.
Persons putting in proposals TO do the work at the Peni
enay as well to furnish the timber aforesaid, re.
quesed TO state the shortest time within which they will
respectively undertake TO execute contracts
G. $. MORGAN, Superintendent.
Peni'entiary OF Virginia, April 10, 1883. IlO-u5M
ENFIf DOLLARS REWARD will be given by tho
subscriber, for the apprehension il found out of the
State or wentyDolarsi within the STATE of negro man
named Harry who eoped about last July from his estate
lie was purchased some years past from Fucher Of Rich
nond, where perhaps he may be now lurking His hei
is about FIVE feet eight inchesbis age thrty-be has
downcast look, and his right foot turns out little
WILLIAM MITCHELL,
For James Barbour, IT,
Hampstead, orange, Va, Jan 70, 1893 S6-st1sf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

sDn DOLLARS REwARD.--Ran away from the
~ subscriber about FIVE weeks since, two Negroes.
BON ana IABf Bob is about so years Of age, broad
black face head very grey, and speaks slow. Tabv 10
slender ana spare made, skin somewhat Of the muIatto
complexion; she s about 30 years OF age: they have
for delivering them to me or securing them In some I'll
80 snat cange' mem. RIO. u. SAUNDERS
Short Pump Hsnrico Co., April %, 1888 I15-wtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

Tobacco SheD and Fair in ClarkespiHe
FHNHE Tobacco Shew and Fair will take place at
IL Ciarkesville on Wednesday the 22d of May next,
at which time and place the subscribers who have enter
ed their names for the exhibition of Tobacco are hereby
notified to attend The prizes will he awarded by judges
- - .---'i"-- "h- iSquesen
Gainesville Thursday the Sd of May to select the
judges, according TO the rules of the company.
SAMUEL V. WATKINS
TUCKER CARRINGTON E.
A. V. w. VENABLE.
April 2. IO7-IA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

NTEw SPRING GOODS-We are now receiving bv
the brig Havre, direct from Liverpool largesand
general assortment of BRITISH DRY GOODS, well
adapted to the season. and comprehendng the and
all these goods opened and ready for sale in the course
few days. when more particular adv rtisemen will APP
pear Cuy and country merchants and merchant tai
lOrs who may wish TO purchase by the piece or package
are assured that zoe ,oW gladly take PhladeIphia or
Nep York prices, eren less for the ,chole Of them
and iS ciH do, notwithstanding the great sea, cit
Of ne,o and handsome goods no,o erisfing here
F. s. j. S. JAMES s. CO., Market Square.
April &c. it'd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

vNNHE subscriber offer for sale tracts of Land call
III ed Edge Hill and Shadwell, lying the Rvanna
river within TO miles OF Charottesvle each contain.
ing $50 OF cleared and 800 of wood land No part
oil the clared land is waste all being either in wheat corn
or clover These farms in fine condition as to fencing
and heart, now producing heavy crops-the buildings
are permanent, and in perfect repair Indulgent Gre
dts with be given. More detailed information will be
furnished those desiring TO purchase, application
person. or by letter addressed the subscriber near Eve
retisviie, Albemarle TIL. ]. RANDOLPH.
April l6. lIl-tIstJun
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14
May 10

a tHAlRS, PLASTER PARIS, Sc. c. READ
~ having made arrangements with two Baltimore ma
nuacturers, will keep always for sale in Farmve, ge-
neral assortment of Windsor and seat fancy Chairs
He also offers for sale, large supply of fresh family
groceries, fruits and wines; general of hard
ware building materials paints and oils; sets Liver
pool dining china, tea china &c.; variety of wooden
willow ware house, keenng articles &c Also
plaster, fresh ground
Farmville, april %, 1888. Il6-4t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

SPORIS OF THE PIT Al NEW-MARKET-A
~ Main OF Cocks will be fought at the New Market
Race Course, near Petersburg, commencing the 10Th
instant and continue three days. Thi Main is made by
the Dinwiddians and Prince Georgans for $500 the odd
and $50 on each fight Twenty Cocks will be shewn
each side.
Petersburg, May 7, 1888 II7--6t.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

HHXECUTOR'S SALE.-By virtue OF the last will and
M testament of Joseph Mosby, dec'd as executor
thereof will sell without the first day of June
next fair ii otherwise the fair day thereafter
the plantation whereon the decedent resided the
his DEATH lying in the county of Hanover Chckaho-
miny River, containing about three hundred and fifty
acres OF land and adjoining the lands of James Lyons Es-
qure Richard Anderson and Others distant the City
OF Richmond ten miles. This land has on it comforta-
BILE dwelling house, containing five rooms; also COM
Portable overseers house lately built and good
and Workmanship. Also at the time, the saw and
grist mill attached TO che hese will be sold separate
ly, unless the purchaser of the mills should want the
FARM with Is 20 of land attached These mills
are situated on the Chickahomny, in thcky settled
neghbourhood and convenient large tracks Of heavily
tmbered land: this with their contiguy to market rem
ders them OF much value; the gris mill gnds through
out the year, and the mill is i'm operation usually
about months The terms for both, will be e-thrd to
be paid on the day OF sale, and credit of one and two
years for the balance by the purchaser entering into bond
with approved security, and executing Deed OF Trust on
the property to the two last instaments shall
also sell at the me the stock of cattle among which
are two yoke OF good the stock of hogs &c. house
hold and kitchen urnure farming utensils: for these
all sums OF 50 and UNDER cash will be required over that
amount credit will be given until the first day of January
next Possession will be given the first day of August,
probably month SAML MOSBY.
All persons having claims against the Estate are re-
quesed TO hand them in, the property will all be re-
moved sometime in the month OF June or July S. NJ
April &C. Ii1-td
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

NOTlCE-Dr u. c. Spencer, being DESTROYS j.
tablish Hospital in the Town OF Petersburg takes
this method ofinformng the public generally that suitable
arrangements making TO receive all Patients afflicted
with Chronic Diseases, and particularly those that may
Quire Surgical aid. t2-3t1 Nav a.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14

UNOR sale at Public AUCTION The Dover Mils In the
- county OF Buckingham, belonging TO the estate of
josiah Allen, deceased, also mill and fifty acres of
land attached The manufacturing mill has all the appara
tus ready 10 60 with business and the saw mill wants
some tripg rePairsAt the time and place will be
hired out Tor the balance of this year. an excellent Miller
The property OF said Allen The aforesaid property will
be sold on the 18th day Of May nextTerms eight hun.
dred dollars to be paid in cash, TO satisfy debt due the
Bank Of NTglna---on the balance liberal credit will be
gwen, the payment tob secured by deed.
THOMAS a. MORTON, 49,
April 3d. 1i5-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-14
fFornl or Me po,rer nf attornen1
G nn REWARD.-Ran away from Thomas
VI ID WV Miles, in the CITY of Richmond State nj

& M REwARD-Ran away from Thomas
~ n wv Miles, in the city OF Richmond, State OF
Virginia, TO whom he was hired for the present year. on
the 10Th oil March last, negro by the OF TOM
calls himself Tom UHGmS, about % 30 years of age
rather large than otherwise five feet ten or eleven inches
high toleraby bright mulato has practice Of throw
ing ms head back lllte as we'll as his body when spo
ken to or in conversation with any person no unusual
marks recoiected about him, but informed that he
cut the little hnger on his right hand about the of Janu
airy last, which has left scar; he is tanner by trade
and was hired TO Mr.. George Metter for four or five
years, and for the last four five years he has been
hired to MIR. Thomas Miles; he had pass TOR fifteen
days. to visit his mothers at DIR. Wilknsons Charles
City county, who he said very sick; but since
1t has been asccrained that he went there have
every reason to believe he has got board some
sci for the Northern States intends do was in
formed he had made enquiry of Mr. Gentry day or
two before he Off if there were any carts in bs
yard from the neighborhood Ct Williamsburg Probably
he may have gone by that place for Norfolk. will give
the above reward for experimenting and delivering the
the said runaway TO me IN RchInorn il taken cut of This
State or one half for securing him any Jail in the United
States 80 that can get him. THOMAS COwLES
April 10. II2-n