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a LAND AND MILLS FOR SALE
EM- The subscriber is DESTROYS OF selling the farm on
which he resides; it is situated on the Rivanna River, lC
miles below Charlottesville, and two from the main Yves =
ern Stage Road. This farm contains eleven hundred
acres OF Land, about 500 OF which is cleared, and most Y
in a high state oil, improvement. On this farm are about
200 TO 2I5 acres OF low grounds, of very superior quality:
l this. plantation is so situated in a bend OF the river asi tC
require but little fencing 10 enclose ii; the improvements
are OF the very best kind; a very large and convenient
dwelling house but recently finished. kitchen, meathouse,
with a basement story, stables, &c.; also a threshing Ma
chine, nearly new; tobacco houses, negro quarters, and all
other necessary out houses. This is esteemed one of the
most beautiful and healthy situations in the county.
Also, another Farm, situated on the opposite side of the
river, containing about the same quantity of Land, 300
acres cleared, about 200 of which are fat Lands of the
best quality, a large portion OF which is admirably adapt
ed TO meadows; This place is also in n state OF rapid i'm.
provement; on this farm is an extensive bed OF Limestone
projecting above the surface, within 4 or 5 hundred yards
of the river, and may be rendered, valuable, either for i'm
provemen Of the land, or raising Lime for SALE; the i'm
provements on this place are also good.
The Mills are situated OIL the Rivanna River, which
separates the two plantations, has two pair OF Burr's 4 12
feet, and grinds annually from 20 TO 20 thousand bushels
OF wheat. This is Justly esteemed one OF the best wheat
sections in Virginis; the River has very recently been
improved, and promises a permanent navigation at all sea
sons. Adjoining the Manufacturing Mill is a Grist, Plas-
ter and Saw Mill building anew, and will be finished in a
few weeks. III this property is sold separately from the
Farm, there Will be 30 acres OF land attached 10 it. Per-
sons DESTROYS of purchasing can have it divided TO suit
their views,i. g. Either OF the Farms or Mill will be sold
separately from the other. Terms liberal. Unless sold
by the 10th September, this property will he out of market.
JOHN II. CAMPBELL,
June III. llO-wSwJ Boyd's Tavern, Alb. co.
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49, " 81 Jrrale2o EnWARn aaad 10 -

d seMn REwARD-Ran away from me OH the
pNAT9 EDsLySJ ~, ,ls299 EDWARD. aged Is wears
dark complexion, inclined 10 be round-sGouidercd when
spoken 10 has a down cast of the eyes, of common height
and size. lie has always lived in Richmond, and was
sold to me a few weeks ago, by Mr.. David Barclay of
Richmond, who has owned him for several years. His
ldlher Is named Solomon, who belongs to Mr.. William
Rowiett oil Richmond, and there is no doubt but Solomon
has been the cause OF his elopement: and as Mr.. X. has
employed his father as a dIayrnan in Richmond for several
years, he has acquired a considerable acquaintance with
the crews Of vessels sailing 10 this port, and from that ac-
quaintaDce, | have no doubt he will endeavor TO get him
oil TO the North on some vessel. IT is thought that he
may have got away on one of the following schooners that
sailed on that day from Richmond: the Effort, or George
Wheaton for New York; and, in case that he should get
away on any vessel, and not be returned 10 me by the owner,
master, or some person who may act as agent for the vessel
1 viii pay The above reward, $500, TO any person whose
evidence may be the means Of obtaining a verdict
Tor damages against the master or owner Of the vessel who
may be found guilty; but if he should get of without the
knowledge OF the master of The vessel, then, for his return
TO me, by him, or any person acting under his instruction,
the law as TO plead for damages, will be relinquished by
me. For the apprehension OF Edward, within the limits
oil this State, and his delivery to Inc, at Richmond, or Sc
cured in some Jail, so that | get HIM: will pay $50 re-
ward. III lie should &c, out OF the limits Of this State. 1
Will pay 5000 reward, TO any person who will. inform me-
where he is, provided ! get him, | am determined to be at
ing him., provided he should be taken out of the limits of
his State: therefore any person knowing where he is, will
please forward Inc the information by mail, TO Richmond.
Gentlemen living in. the Northern States, who are willing
10 support the rights of the Constitution Of the slave-hoId-
ing States, are respectfully requested to notice this adver-
tisement. LEWIS A. COLLIER.
June ii. I1-wtf
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eSCOTTSVILLE FOR SALE.-Wm be
~ sold, on Wednesday, the 7h August next, in the town
OF Scottsville, Albemarle, that large and coinmodious Brick
Building, belonging TO the estate Of DR.. Tandy Morris, de-
ceased. This house is situated in the business part of the
town, and is ~sixty-six feet front, and thirty deep-two
stories above the basement story, and is so constructed as
to accommodate a large family-furnishes one good store
room-well adapted to the sale Of Dry Goods-and a Lum-
Der or Storage House, twenty-sx by thirty feet-two sto-
built within the last three years, and Isl in good repair, with
the necessary out houses. II will be divided so as 10 suit
purchasers, il thought advisable on the day OF sale.
TERMs.-Three equal payments, at six, twelve, and
eighteen months;--the%p purchaser giving bond with APPROX
ed security, and a lien OH the property TO secure the pay.
ment Of the money.
ALsoe-Two other unimproved Lots in said town.
These lots will be sold on a credit OF six months, the pur.
chaser giving bond with approved security.
STAPLES, .Adm'or.
Nth the tciH annexed, NJ Or. Tandy Morris.
June -. l5-wtds
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NAEsSRS. George Jefferson, Ed,oard Eggieston,
lvA- John W. Baker, John T. Leigh IIViiliani EggIe.
ston, Ed,cdrd r. Eggieston, Alfred o. Eggiesfon,
WiLidm z. Eggleston, John To,ones, Ann Jefferson,
Berfhier Jones, John ChdGin, Er'or. of John Cha6fn,,
decd, Richard Eggleston, Richard Booker, John Book.
e, Francis Il. Wilson, John Webster, Sheriff of .4me-
Ia, and as such, admir-. Of Dabney Miller, decd, and
Thomas Pride
Gentlemen; Take notice, that | shall proceed TO take
the deposition OF Triplctt L. Estes and others, ON the LIST.
I'd and Sd days OF August next, in the BolIingbrook
Hotel, in the town Of Petersburg, State of Virginia;
and on the 18th, Goth and 9th days of july next.
shall proceed TO take the dispositions of Paschal l.. Townes.
William Walthan, Walthall Dunavent and others, in the
county oil Amelia, and in the courthouse OF said county.
and State OF Virginia; and OH the 10Th and 3Oth of the
OF Alexander w. Walthall, John A. Hiilsman, Alexander
1. Boatwright, and others, at Paineville, Amelia county,
state oil virginia, and in the tavern house of Paschal Ro-
berts; and on the 9th and 9th days of August next, / shall
proceed to take the dispositions of BENJAMIN III. Powell.
Nathaniel A. Chrenshaw, and others, at ScottsviIle, Pow
hatan county, Virginia, and in the courthouse of said
county oil Powhatan; and on the 9th and 10Th of August
next, L shall proceed TO take the dispositions of Field T..
Southali, Daniel Burton, and others, in the house of Hen
ry H.. Southall, Amelia county, Virginia; and on the 22d.
Iou anu Zlth days oil August next, / shall proce I'd 10 take
the dispositions OF John Farley, and others, in yhe CITY OF
Richmond, State of Virginia, and in the Col,lmbian Ia
vern In said town; and on the 9Th and 9th dayj of Sep.em-
per next, | shall proceed TO take the depositiCns of Willis
fhler.and others, at Nottoway Court house and i'm the
courthouse of said county of Nottoway, and State of vir-
gina, anu III then and there prevented, l shau proceed to
Take the deposition OF said Willis Piler, and Others, on the
loh and llth days of September, at the same place above
named;-the said dispositions TO beFead as evidence i'm a
SUIT now pending and undetermined in the Circuit Supe-
rior Court OF Law and Chancery in Amelia county, and
State OF Virginia, in which i am plaintiff, and YOU, and
each oi you are defendants, and where you may attend, il
you please. Yours. SC. JOHN T. JETER.j
May %. 6-w2m
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s GRG Ia lbs IS to inform my former acquaintance
~ Ma4as.iblic generally, that | yet continue in the
Ve Trade at Richmond, Virginia; and will at all times
hy, and give a fair market price for young Negroes. 1
Eive on ShockG Hill, near the POor-house, where appli-
cation is desired TO be made. Persons either in this State,
Maryland or North Caroline, wishing to sell lots OF Ne
groes are particularly requested TO forward their wishes
to me by mail 10 this place; and also, persons living near
Richmond, having one or more for sale, will please in
form me Of the same, which will be Immediately attend
ed TO. Persons wishing TO purchase lots of Negroes are
requested 10 give ne a call, as l keep constantly on hand
at this place a great many for sale, and have at this time
the rise of one hundred likely young Negroes, consisting
of boys young men and girls: among which are several
very valuable house servants OF both sexes; and will sell
at all times at a small advance on cost, in lots, TO suit pur-
chasers. Persons from the Southern States, wanting 10
buy a choice lot Of slaves wilLdo well to call on me, as |
shall be able TO furnish them at any time; and gentlemen
in the South or elsewhere, who may wish TO communi-
cate on this subject, are respectfully requested 10 forward
their letters TO me at Richmond, which will be duly at
tended TO-. ! have comfortable rooms with a Jail attach
ed for the reception of Negroes; and persons coming TO
this place. to sell slaves can be accommodated, and every
attention necessary will be given 10 have them well al.
tended to aud when il may be desired, the reception Of
the company Of gentlemen, dealing in slaves, will con-
veniently and attentively be received. My situation is
very healthy and suitable for the business.
April 10. [112-wt1 LEWIS A. COLLIER.
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:, muou vrr nyM,,N, uNsrNa."
from ME-. Balo'. Masszlno.l
fIsflE Summon HIpI

THE SWEDISH GIRL.
{" Previous TO tho departure OF Baron do Staci from swodon he
as enaDord Of his second cousin, a beautiful gil, whom no had
famiy, no wrote to Inform her of the peculiar circumstance.
which he was placed aud tina, his union with a lady whom no did
love, would be the means of raising hs family nom poverty and
bscurity. His cousin, withou, any other answer, returned him hi
"Eycn to pause on such a thought!
How could 1T cross his mind /?
with happiness resigned!
AT cold ambitions call.-
My heart, be calm why should I sigh!
Tho nH smsS tisa' sS Why :So %ili s see la', 10 stand
Tween him aud his adopted land.
For him what could | not have borne,
What wo or poverty.
When heortlcss wealth rolled by
I would have urged him up the steep,
Where hangs the noblcsi crown
Honor may gain, Q. virtue keep
soo,hcd him when yielding to his tolls,
And frightened each success with smiles.
Yet why thus lingor DER q dream
That, my fond spiri, bound,
To light tho darkness round!
Well, be II SOL may not speak
VIVA, s,irs within my hear,i
The fettered spirit soon will break
Through all things, and depart:
Yet 'twodld he sweet again to bles,
The object of past tenderness.
Ay, take thy bride, the gifted ono,
And glory IN her fame
And when peTv@dins in tho sun,
Forget, amid its dazzling rays,
How dim thine own appears;
Nor think upon the heartfelt praise
Was thine in former years,
When mingling love, aud hope, and p,ido,
With her now coldly thrown aside.
Ay, wed anothcr-wcd tho great!
Gain wealth, but with it odroi
Soon shalt thou feel tho CALLING weight,
And mourn each gltteTing snare
That wied thee from thy plighted vow
From first and unIeigned love;
And bade thee to a stranger how,
A strangers bounty proved
Madness, that one so loved by me,
Should ever so degraded be!
II may not be I cannot ak
Earth happiness for ono
Who hath imposed the bitterest task,
That woman's pride has done.
III curse not, though 1 may Rot bless
The idol of my youth,
But III my ureck of happiness,
I'll prove unfaltcTing truth,
Aud, blotted thus " Ih tears, return
The pledge 1 would, but caunot spun -
And such is woman's love, not even pride,
That OFT Guells passion in its aorcest tide,
This high soulod, injured Swedish girl could savo,
Far spring wove gaTlands DER her early gtavo.
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v VIE i"howuS Slakcs are now open, 10 be run for
IL over the Fairfield Course
A Sweepstakes for colts and fllies, 3 wears old. 10 RIM
next Fall Meeting, $500 entrance, h. f., two mile heats.
Jour or more to make a race, TO close LIST August, to WHICH
are several subscribers.
A Sweepstakes for colts and FLIES, 3 wears old, 70 run
next Fall Meeting, 800 entrance, h. f., nile heats, four
or more to make a race, 10 close LIST Septic mber, to which
are several subscribers.
A Post Sweepstakes, free for all ages, TO run next Fall
Meeting, $2oo entrance,p p, two mile heats, four or more
TO make a race, TO close LIST September.
"A Sweepstakes for colts and 6llies, then 3 years old. to
run Spring Meeting, 1885, 800 entrance, d. f., mile heats,
Jour or more 10 make a race, 10 close LIST January, 1884.
A Sweepstakes for colts and illies, then 3 wears old. TO
run Spring Meeting, 1886, 5000 entrance, h.. r., mile heats,
iour or more to make a race, TO close LIST January, 1884.
A Sweepstakes for colts and 6nies, then 3 wears old, 10
run Fall Meeting, 1885, 5000 entrance, h. T., two mile
heats, four or more 10 make a race, to close It January.
1884.
A Sweepstakes for colts and fllies, then 3 wears old, to
run Fall Meeting, 1886, $500 entrance, h. f., two mile
heats, Tour or more TO make,a race, to close lst JAM, 1884.
A Produce Sweepstakes for colts and fllies, to be drop
ped Spring OF 1884, TO run Spring Meeting 1887, 500 en-
trance, n. L., mile heats, four or more TO make a race, to
close LIST january, 1884, to which are several subscribers.
"A Produce Sweepstakes for colts and FLIES, to be drop
ped Spring OF 1854, to run Fall Meeting of 1887, 5000 en-
trance, Ia. T., two mile heats, four or more 10 make a race,
to close LIST January, 1884, to which are several subscribers.
"A sweepstakes for colts and flies, then 8 wears old. 10
run Spring Meeting, 1884, 800 entrance, h. f., mile
heats, four or more TO make a race, to close LIST January,
1884, to which are several subscribers.
Gentlemen wishing to subscribe 10 any of the above
Stakes, will please inform
RICHARD ADAMS, Proprietor.
June 4. 9-wSt
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WWTANTS a situation as Teacher, in a private family.
a Lady, who will undertake to teach English in
all its branches, French, Italian, German,-Pisno Forte
and Guitar, Drawing, Fancy work. The most respectable
references can be given. A line addressed f, and left al
the Office Of the Richmond Enquirer, will reach the Ad.
vertiser. MAY 311 7-wtf
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NOTlCEi is hereby given, that application will be made
IN for the renewal Of a certificate Of One Share Of Stock
standing in the name Of Tho's. Armistead, on the Books Of
the Bank Of Virginia, the same having been lost or mis-
laid. July 2. l6-w6w
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NDwARD b. WOOD, attorney at Lar, will attend
q ~ the Courts Of Westmoreland, Essex, and Richmond
Counties. His Office is at Westmoreland Court House.
July .. IS-3t
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wise have fallen upon her citizens. BY being paid into
the general treasury after the debt shall be discharged,
and by being applied to the current expenses of govern
ment, the proceeds Of the land sales would diminish the
amount Of the general charge and continue TO benefit
the several slates in the same way.
Let US now see whether Mr.. Claws Bill is in conformi-
ty with the conditions on which the United States became
the owner OF the coded lands. The first section Of that
Bill is as follows, viz:
+" Be Il enacted, That from and aher the 3Ist dsy of
December, ia the year Of our Lord, 1892, there shall be
allowed and paid to each OF the States OF Ohio, Indiana, n.
linois, Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana. over
the terms Of the compacis entered into between them, re-
specGvCly, upon Their admission into the Union, and the
United States, the sum Of twelve and a half per centuul
upon the nett amount Of the sales OF the public lands,
which, subsequent 10 The day aforesaid, shall be made with.
in the several limits OF the said States which snd sum Of
twelve aud a halt per ceutum shall be applied TO some OBJ
ject or objects Of internal improvement or education, with
IN the said States, under The direction OF heir several
Legislatures Propidsd, That said dividend and disribu.
ton, or the proportion Of each State therein, shall be H. no.
wise Affected or diminished on account OF any sums which
have been heretofore, or hall be hereafter, applied 10 The
construction or continuance Of the Cumberland Road; but
that the same shall remain ~ heretofore, chareeshle OH the
two per cen'um fund provided Wy the compacts with the
new States"
Does it require one word Of comment to show that this
section Is in direct cioidhon Of tpery one Of the grants
by tie several States ?. The compacfs OF cessiou declare
that these Ionds shall he disposed Of for tie common
benefit Of The United States; this section gives one-eiphtI,
OF The whole proceeds 10 Stites in which the lands are
situated: The compacts declare, tlat the proceeds shall
be appofioned according TO the usual charge and expcndi.
lure; this section gives one eighth Of those proceeds TO ,he
States in which the lands lie, over and above their due
proportion: The compacis declare that their proceeds
shall be applied TO reduce the general charge upon ibc
several States IN The ratio according 10 which these gene.
raj charges are made, and to no ether pUrpOSe UhGisOe.
ger; Ibis section provides that one. eighth Of lie whole pro-
ceeds shall be appiitd IL oIjfefs If internal ilapyoye.
Htent or education W he &aits named.
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~ The Instance OF several breeders Of the blood horse,
a Sweepstake has been opened on the following
terms.
BREEDERS SrAKEs.-We, the Subscribers, agree to
run a sweepstakes over the Fairfield Course, Sprine Meet
ing, 1886, for colts and 6ilies then 3 years old, mile heats,
500 entrance, h. f., unless forfeit is declared by LIST Nav,
1888, in that case $25 only. To name at the time of sub.
scribing, and TO close 2st May, lS34.-There are now Ave
subscribers. ICHARD ADAMS, Proprietor.
July 2. nc q.
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By The Lieutenant Gouerno, Of The Commonwealth of
Pirginio.
A PROCLAMATION.

a PKUCLAMATIUN.
a having occurred in The Representation,
IA of this State, in the Congress Of the U. States, bx
the death OF John Randolph, Esq--ThereOre, l, Wynds
ham Robertson, Lieut.. Governor, acting in The absence.
ofthe Governor from the Seat of Government, have thought
proper pursuant TO the provision Of the Constitution Of the
United States, in such case made and provided, 10 direct
the Sberids Of The several counties composing the 9Th
Congressional District, TO wit: Prince Edward, -. sotte.
buckingham. I'D CgfsJefidrd, 10 cause an election 10 be
held in their respective counties, on the Court days there-
OF, in the month of August next, for a suitable person To-
represent the said District in the Esd Congress Of tho
United States.
Given under my hand as Lieut.. Governor, and
ISeall under the Lesser Seal OF the Commonwealth.
at Richmond, this 22d June, 1893.
WYNDHAM ROBERTSON.
June ~ 14-w4w
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July %.
Mr.. WEBsTER's VIsIr.-On Saturday last, iniorma.
ton being received here that Mr.. Webster had arrived in
Steubenville, a meeting of our citizens was imnediateIv
held in the Court House, the proceedings of which will
be found below. The committee appointed for that pur-
pose, repaired to Steubenvilie, TO invite Mr.. Webster to
VISIT our place and partake OF a public dinner, at any time
that mig hit suit his convenience. The public dinner he
declined, but consented TO visit us and spend a short time
win our citizens: On Monday afternoon he left Steu.
benville, in the Mail Boat, accompanied by the commit.
Tee from this place and several gentlemen Of Steuben.
viile.-Ihis boat was met about nine miles above This
place by the Steam Boat Lady Washington, having OH
hoard about loo OF our citizens, with the Mozart Band
The whole company were received on board the LADY
Washington which returned 10 our wharf before sun
down-wherc MI. Webster was met by the cordial greet.
ed to the Indian Queen Hotel. Yesterday he received
me visits oil our citizens generally, and at 8 O'Clock, p. M,
dlned with a large company at the Indian Queen. The
dinner and all The arrangements were in a plain. republi-
can style, the toasts were in good taste-the speech was
PLAIN clear, comprehensive. and such as became the &C.
casion, and the character of Daniel Webster. He leaves
here this morning for Pittsburgh by way OF Washington.
Pennsylvania.-ITmes
AT a meeting of the citizens of Wheeling at the Court
House, on Saturday the 10Th June, for the purpose of
making such arrangements as should be deemed propm
TO express the sense OF this community, in relation
Hon. Daniel Webster, who has arrived in this nei
nood when Gsn Arssss ~ CG5Prine was called 10 the
and John J.. Newly appointed Secretary.
ResoLged, That we hail, with great pleasure, The visit
OF the Hon. Daniel Webster to the Western Slates-we
consider him a citizen of Virginiu, as well as of Massa-
chusetts. We claim him as the public and common pro-
periy of tho United States.
ResOlved, That Daniel Webster, the peerless advocate
oil the Constitution OF the Union, is entitled to every de-
monstration OF respect which can be shewn him by the
American people, and the friends OF liberty and social or
der throughout the world; therefore,
ResolUed, That a committee OF 80 be appointed by the
Chairman to wait oil Mr.. Webster, at Steubenyille, and
invite him to visi, Wheeling and partske OF a public din
nor on any day convenient 10 him.
The following compose the Committee in pursuance of
the last resolution
Hon. Alexander Caldwell, John NJ. Clarke,
Gen. NJ. W. ChapIine, ID. Hadden,
DIR. j. w. Clemens, +. G.. Campbell.
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DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE ROANOKE
- LAND.-Ths Subscriber having positively deter
mined TO move to the Southwest next Fall, will sell on the
premises, to the highest bidder on Monday the 18th day OF
August next, II fair, 1t not the next fair day, his Tract OF
Land, situated In Mecklcnbsrg county, on the south side
OF Roanoke river, six miles south Of Boydton and twelve
miles below Clarksville containing Eight hundred and
thirteen Acres-Eighty acres Of which are creek and river
bottom. The upland is Of excellent quality-weil adapted
to the produce Of the country 100 bushels Of Wheat may
be sown to advantage tho ensuing season on this estate;
which Is within one mile OF an excellent Manufacturing
Flour mill. On the tract is a comfortable, convenient
Dwelling House, and necessary out houses. Many other
great advantages might be enumerated, but it is deemed
for Negroes or Cash, if early application be made. Other.
wise 1t will be sold or the day above mentioned, to the
highest bidder. Terms. One third Of the purchase money,
cash, the balance in two equal, annual payments. Tie
land will be shewn by my brother, John Y. Taylor, living
within three miles OF the premises or myself. .
GEORGE L. TAYLOR.
Mecklenburg, May 81. 7-wtds