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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24
The best told and most plausible lie that has
appeared in the last SIX months, is the following:
- IL I,L.aa Z In,lrnnI

appeared IN the last siN Hohtnss - VIC 'o'U"i'S'
From, the Ithaca (.N ~ Journal
Messrs. Mack g. Andrus II you should think
the circumstspce avn about to relate sufficient
ly curious to deserve a place IN your paper, 1t is
at your service. On Saturday afternoon, was
engaged with two Of my sons and hired man,
Reuben Ravens. in clearing small piece tor a
summer crop. Ravens cut down dry stump "f
a tree about 25 feet high; as it was falling, per
ceiyed striped snake. about two ieet long cross
inv a stone about 5 feet from the foot OF the
tree. The tree fell on the snake. and owing TO
it's being little fiat on the lower side. or to the
shane of the stone, the snake was cut 10 three
pieces as smooth as il could have been done with
knife; the middle part remained mashed uhoer
the tree. II had not the evidence oi the Tact to
Drove il. would not dare to tell what follow ed.
The part Of the snake which had the head on, IN
abuut two minutes crawled under the tee to the
tail end, which had worked itself 10 about loot
from the stone in apparent agony. Inc head
part Immediately took the other part mo It's
mouth, and fairly carried it under the stone,
which was about three feet over. All this was
so singular, that had the curiosity to make oae
of the boys watch the stone until we quit work
at nisht. About three hours afterwards, when
we chopped up the tree. and With handsPlke
lifted the stone, we found the snake with Tie two
cut enhs joined together. snd fdble to attempt
making its escape-we however caught il. The
cut was not entirely healed, but we carried it
home. and I now have il well and sound in box
for anv body to see, at my house, about mile
from the village. The cuti entirely healed, and
leaves a ring around the snake; and what is Gu.
rious, the ends of the streaks the two parts do
not match MATTHEW SEELEY.
Ithaca, April so, 1888.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24

Majar Joel Crawford, of Hancock County,
was, on Tuesday evening last, unanimously no.
minated as a candidate for Governor at the en-
suing election, by large and respectable meet.
ing Of the members Of the Troup party, from all
parts Of the State.
One of the convicts in the Penitentiary, James
Stafford. of Camden county, was shot dead by
the guard last Monday night in attempting to Is.
-Miaedgevi4e Geo Recorder.
The Hon. Levi Woodbury., Secretary Of the
Navy, visited yesterday forenoon the different
Forts in our Harbor, on which occasion salutes
were fired, as mark Of respect to that officer,
BY Fort Moultrie and Castle Pinckney. He left
yesterday afternoon, in the Stage. for Norfolk.
Charlesfon Courier
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24

We understand that Col. Peter Albright, COM
mander Of the S4th Regiment, p N which on
Monday made a ian,astical parade, was yester'
day arrested BY his superior officers OF the d.
vision for permitting un>nIdier like conduct, upon
the part of his men, while under drill lie was
notified that he would he tried for the offence by
a Court Martial, shortly TO be organized.
Philadelphia Gazette.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24

.auery's Triat.-rhe trial Of Avery progresses
slowly. When it will terminate is, at the pres.
ent time, quite uncertain. The parties on both
sides have been very industrious in preparing the
case for trial. There were examined for the
prosecution about seventy witnesses, and il is
understood that there are over one hundred for
the prisoner. As we understand the case the
defence is to be rested principally OH the ground
that the deceased Sarah Maria Cornell commit.
ted suicide; and next, If she were murdered. the
prisoner at the bar was not the murderer. The
proof in relation to these two points We are not at
liberty to give,-Proridence Journal.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24

Singular Occurrence "A few days since we
noticed the falling IN of the house. corner of
Brnad and Stone streets. carrying with it five
~orkmen, who all escaped without serious inju.
ry. Yesterday afternoon. at the commencement
Of heavy shower, caItman who was loading in
the cellar, left his horse, and into adjoining
grocery. After the shower was over, he return.
ed to his work, but To bIs astonishment the water
had risen TO the horses neck, and it was with
difficulty be was saved from dow ming.
" y Gaz.f
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24

Proceeds of The Far.-The accounts of the
Treasurer OF The May Day Fair are so nearly
closed as to enable rs to announce that the nett
proceeds will erceed ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Boston Transcript.
The works upon the Dry Dock at the Navy
Yard iD CharIestown, have been brought to
close. "OId Ironsides"is to be taken into it
next week. Boston Alias.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24

Mfr. Stevenson. The fact has not been oia
cially announced, but there seems Z" De 'ito,
doubt. that Mr. Stevenson has already receiver
the appointment of Ambassador to the Cour' ..
St. james. Why then has the announce1rn'
not been made? Have the Richmond parry oe
termin.d to keep dark until their cand'aa,e -
ready for the turf? We do not Pre'enn ~
charge them with the fact; but provided ','e 'o'
mor turns out to be true, we shall know what to
think.-Richmond Ukig.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24

Our Canal and is .7draatages.-lt IS VIII
real pleasure, We announce. that the Cana' anu
locks as far as the eve can reach from george
town towards Crummeiin is literally co'erct
with boats as close as they can stow. h!ied VIII
-four and other produce. Not less than lo'oo'
barrels passed through the locks into the pas''
yesterday-more than so boats It Is sa'u were
above the town coming down.
NV Georgetown. COL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-05-24

Police officer Gray arrested yesterday upon
the race course John Owens, the person who en-.
tered the stable Of the Mayor Of this town, and
,ouk therefrom, horse. saddle and bride.
The Officer recovered The horse IN Alexandra
preyious to the arrest of Ovens. Owens also
stule a horse in Washington city which has oeen
likewise covered-Gsorge,olcn Col.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

M oNSlEUR TONSON.-This distinguished and
I'VE beautiful Race Horse, will again stand my stable
the present season, twelve miles from BeIfied fifteen
from Jackson, fifteen from Halifax thirty FIVE from ar
renIon, NJ o. and hity-seven South of Petersburg va
ms season has commenced and will terminate the first of
July, and Us now ready ai his stand mares at iy
dollars The season. but may be discharged by the
OF iory dollars within The season; be insured
at sev@nty-fve dollars the insurance money will he
peced so soon as the mare is discovered be in foa or
the property cbangedone dollar the groom in every
instance Mares that failed to Monsieur Tonson last wear
by the season, will be insured this, the season price
Large and extensive pasturage sown in small grain ex
presy for LETT with the horse aud separate lots for
mares and colts and board of servants, gratis Those
sending from distance, IT convenient will please send
servants with their mares that they may be attended
to- agreeable to ns'ructonmares will be fed with grain
at % cents per dayno responsibility for accidents that
may happeD out every precauiion will be taken
them.
Description Of Monsieur Tonson il a beandfuI
blood bay, with black legs, and tall FIVE feet tire
inches high, and have hesitation saying that he is
one OF the most active and handsome horses ever exhibit
ed ~ tins or any other country; and lie The horse when
on The Iu hat beat all the Archie horses that ever
in contact with him, the Tmoeons the Ecpses the Vir-
ginAns the Sir HAS, the Directors and 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
him run will admit and persuaded that every gen.
eman that sees his performance is friend to such
perior Race Horse. His colts 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 Jeters; last
al his produce the stallion stake at Broad Rock Fair
field, Liberty and at Wythe Court House.
PedigTee.--Monseur Tonson got by Pacolet, he
by The imported Citizen he by Pacolc OF England he by
Blank and Blank by the Godopbin Arabian his dam Ma
don Tonson by Top Gallant he by Galiain and Gsatn
by imported Bedford, &c. his grandsm by Gray Medley
imported Oscar, imported Fearnough Monsieur Tonson
s ull brother 10 Sir Richard and Champion Sir Richard
and Champion have never been beaten.
Monsieur Tonson has made himself so we'll known by
his unhvslled achievements the Turf as 10 render ali
further notice unnecessary. Those that desire TO see
more detailed account Of his pedigree and performances
are referred 10 the American Farmer, vol o. page 300
and also the Turf Register aud Sporting Magazine.
WM. MOODY,
Mount Forest, Northampton County, N. G..
May 10. II7,om
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

NHARLES III. s. JOHN F. WHITES Upholstery
" and Cabinet Furniture Ware Rooms n os lO7 and
lo9 Walnut street, Phiadeipha.-A very extensive as
sormen OF Cabinet Furniture and Upholstery finished in
the best and most elegant manner, is kept on
hand al the above Ware Rooms. Ike Furniture is manu-
iacured by the most experienced ma
ea aud alter the latest and most approved designs Of
both Europe and America The proprieors feel confident
from their long experience in the of these
ticles, and the facilities always their command that
they can execute orders with at least equal
ana with greater speed than any other establishment in the
United States.
by visit to their Rooms, they trust that such an exh
blt'on can be made will afford ample guarantee of
this ability
Any articles in the range of their business ordered at
distance Will be packed with the greatest care so as
to preclude the possibility Of injury occurring by their
May 81. IS,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

NEf STRING GOODS.-We are receiving by
the brig Havre, direct from liverpool large and
general assortment of BRITISH DRY GOODS well
adapted TO me season. and compromising the
most desirable styles patterns We shall probably Ina
all these goods opened and ready for sale course of
lew days, when more particular advertisement will ap
pear Guy and country merchants and merchant tai
ios who may wish TO purchase by the piece or package
are assured that ce toW gladly take Philadelphia or
Veo YORK prices, or eUen less for the tchoie If them
and thus zoe DiH do, notwithstanding the great sea, cif
Of ne,o and handsome goods, no,o ersfing here.
f. & j. 5. JAMES 81 CO., Market Square
April 26. lid
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18
ostern District of Virginia, 10 ,oih

EosteTn DistTict Of Virginia, 10 t0iti
1t remembered, that the sixth day Of June ammo
nD Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty
three, BENJAM1N WATKINS LEIoH, Of the said Dis.
rct Tor and behalf Of the Commonwealth Of Virginia
hath deposited in this Office, the title Of Book for the
oeneht OF the said Commonwealth the title Of which is
10 the words following, TO wits
Reports Of Cases argued and determined in the Court
Of Appeals and In the General Court Of Virginia BY
Benjamin Watkins Leigh Volume ILL.,"
The right whereof he claims as author in conformilv
with act Of Congress. entitled can act 10 amend the
several acts respecting copy.hghts" X. JEFFRIES,
June II. l1l-w4wJ C7eyk of me District
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18
LAND FOR sALE.-By virtue of /,

u u Deed Of Trust executed by Felix Winston TO the
Subscriber and admitted to record in the Clerks Office Of
Hanover County-w be sold, 10 the highest bidder for
cash, at James f. Hufman's Tavern, Thursday the
Zh day Of June next the next fair day thereafter Sun-
Day exceped two hundred Of Land, called "Rougb
Week., adjoining the Lands Of Nathaniel C. Lipscomb,
Koscow LiPseomb the said Jas. +. Huffman and others
The large quantity OF good heart Pine and White Oak
this Land, and its contguity to the Richmond market
renders very valuable Those who may be disposed to
purchase requested view the same which will be
shewn by MIR Rsscow Lipscomb, Mr.. James r. Huffman
or Mr. William l. Clark, each Of whom reside adjoining
The premises. Such title only vested by said Trust
Deed will be made to the purchaser though that beIey
ed 10 be uDquesonable.
CHARLES THOMPSON, Jr, Trustee.
MayT iI7Ewtd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

1HOR RENT OR LEASE.-The subscriber has a farm
in Mush Island, which he would lease for FIVE years
mes OH Roanoke RIVER in Halifax county, North Caro-
lima, six miles above the Of Halifax and lust below
the town of Weldon.
It's very great fertility and advantageous locality for
ready transportation OF produce by land water Peters
1urg or Norfolk, render it most desirable property
ihere Is land enough cleared in the Island work TWEEN
hands More OF the first low grounds may be opened
The Tenant choose to employ larger force. Letters d
10 me subscriber in this city will be duly
lie would also lease 900 of land miles below
nus city, lying equally in Henrico and Charles City coun
TIES at the junction OF White Oak Swamp with the Chick
"h.-'''J, anu siA mites rV I.is
r'ch and heavily tmbered with the finest oak and pine
which may be conveyed by James River 10 Richmond
Inc clearing upon does more than I2O
farming. JOSEPH TRENT.
June H. ~ A,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST.-In pursuance
- Of Deed Of Trust, dated the 18th day Of septem-
Der, 1877 recorded in Henco County Court Office, exc
OF debt to John Parkhill, shall Monday the LIST
day Of july before the door of the Eagle Tavern in the
city OF Richmond, make sale OF track of land living in
said county, about or miles below Richmond on the
main road leading from the Seven Pines Richmond con-
tainng according to the said deed 226 IL acres the
boundaries whereof are therein forth We know of no
objection TO the title; but, acting Trustees, will convey
only such title as is vested in us.
JOHN ENDERS,
NATH. DUNLOP, trustees
Nav 2S. 6-,ds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

By The Governor Of the Commonwealth of Vnginia
A PROCLAMATION.
a NACANCf having occurred in the Senatorial Dis
IA trct composed OF the counties OF Kanawba Jackson
Mason, Cabel Logan, Fayette and Nicholas by the re
gnaion Of william McComas, Esq, late the representa-
tive thereof have therefore thought proper in pursuance
Of the law 10 direct the SherHs Of the several counties
composing this District, to election to be held in
their respective counties, on the Court days thereof
month Of August next, for suitable person to supp
said vacancy.
Given under nay hand as Governor, and
lSeal1 the lesser seal Of the Comnonwe altb al =.
inond, this goth day Of May, 1888.
May a. [5-w4w1 JOHN FLOYD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

ME late excessive rains, the consequent high waters
anu the circumstances he the control of the SUBJ
scnoer having interviewed to defeat the sale by
MN 10 have taken place the third Monday in last month,
lMay,) induce him offer for sale that vsua
BILE property, called the James River Slate Quarres to
which is attached fertile and valuable small Farm with
one oil the strongest mineral springs of sulphur chay
beate below the mountains These Quarries, containing
an inexhausble fund of conessedy the best quality Of
slate ever brought TO the Richmond market and living i'm
medatey Oh navigation sixty miles above that mark
e with many other advantages all others that will
hereafter be pointed odt) well opened and been in
prosperous operation for many back II sold p
vaey before they will be offered to the highest bidder on
the premises the 9th Of July next subject to one lien
mat must then be provided for And all other persons
having just claims against the subscriber requested TO
bring them forward at that time place final settle
men or at any rate the most distant and unable to at
tend at that time and place. before his death brought
forward alter that time, will be considered held back
win improper designs and this bar
against them The subscriber has doubt of making
such arrangements with all holding Just claims against
hm as to enable him 10 give very extensive the
purchase Besides which, to encourage enerprizng
TO engage in the purchase and make favorable
men two hundred dollars for every thousand given for
the property, will be loaned such purchaser But more
on the score of particulars, at that time and place
JOHN NICHOLAS.
June H. 10-wti
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

SAMUEL CLARK g. CO, have received a full and
- splendid Of fashionable Hats and Caps
suitable for The summer which, having been carefully
lected by Of the concern they confidently recon-
to any the City affords fIuns IL e-w5t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

& Oh. REwARD-Tsken from the dwelling Of
~ ~ William Carter, living near the Hospital on the
LIST June, bay HORSE tender in his feet about twelve
years old and an excellent GIG, made in Baltimore II
any Information is received by the subscriber, concerning
the above property, the above reward will he given.
VIM BLACKLAR, Trustee Of Nm Carter.
Baltimore, June II. IL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

& Oh REWARD.-A middle sized BLAcK LEA.
- ~ THEIR ENGLISH TRUNK with the name Of
L. Cadwalader, Philadelphia, the plate-was taken by
mistake from board the Steamboat Richmond on Sun
day the I'd instant, containing genemsn's wearing an
Pare Itoenty Dollars reward shall be paid to the per-
..nts, to Mr.. Csdwal
JOHN BRocKENBRoUGH.
..ond, June 49, II-4t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18
Tavern Furniture and Negroes at AUCTION.

1acern furniture and Negroes at AUCTION.
subscriber, having rented out the Columbian Ho
tel viii sell on Wednesday, the Goth instant, com.
menc'ng az o'clock a. M, all Of the BEDS bedding and
o.ner furniture, belonging to the northumberland on
the day following, at the hour and place. 10 va.
uaoe negroes consisting Of dining servants cooks
anu osers also, or milch cows raised in Sale
by u Il s. Cosby s. Co., Auct.
June 2! (9-td] s. ID. CRENSHAW.
W All persons having claims against him will present
Wem Defore the hrst oil July. s. ID. C..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

Enn SACKS LIVERPOOL SALT We have
oVV received by the brig Havre, direct from
Liverpool 1900 sacks Of Salt Of the best quality filled at
the UOrks, ten to the ten.
We offer the above for sale in lots TO suit
deliverable at The wharf as II up from tho vessel
+. & j. s. JAMES g. Co, Market Square
April rs. III-n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

HALLIPOLIS s. CHlLLICOTHE MAIL STAGE.
- The undersigned very respectfully inform the pub
nc mat the mai stage between Galpos and Chillicothe
ONO, regularly leaves Galpos every Monday, Wednes-
Day and Friday mornings; arrives Chico,he same
turdays aud arrives Gapos same evenings distance
Of sixty two miles AT Chilcohe this line meets the
Northern and Western stages well the regular line
boats on the Ohio Canal at alpos Passengers from the
West have an opportunity of taking passage on steamboat
Tor kanawha' va, as well up down the Ohio River
travellers from Virginia to Ohio, will find but little diff.
Guilty getting from Charleston, Kanawha county, TO Gal.
lipols-irom there 10 Chillcohe they may have very
pleasant trip On this route the stages and horses are Of
me pest quay the drivers skilfu and attentive and
fare through only three dollars On this line stage ha,
been run Tor hive years, without accident having
Pened TO the injury of passenger or his baggage
GRlFFlS & HILL, for the Propriefor
Gallipolis, April, 1888 b-S,r
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

Lancaster, DENLY & Co..
aUCIJONEERS 4 co MMfSSTONr MERCHANTS
HFFER for sale, now landing from brig Ajax and shin
~ Majestic from New Orleans
lzO hhds. sugar-part prime
90 do. prime western bacon
Hnd tofH receiue per ship Richmond from Lirerpooi
daily erpected-
oO uerces porter-quarts and pints
oO Coz. old port wine, from under custom kew
ana per schooners Reue'iue, Mary, fremont and
FTiendship-
ioo hnds ST. Crox and Porto Rico sugars part strictly
prime
100 boxes and bbls. steam refined do
20 sacks old Mocha coffee
80 coils Manila cordage
90 bbs. tanners oil
30 do. fall lamp do.
QUO bags and bis Rio and Lagura coffee
I0O packages Gunpowder and Imperial teas
ao0 hhds molasses, part very superior
300 sides sole leather
oO0 boxes soap and candles
100 bags pepper
30 do. pmento
70 do. race ginger
1000 do. shot, assorted
ceroons indigo
10 Puncheons w. L. rum
90 half pipes Cognac brandy
20 or. casks do. do.
zoo hampers champagne, part most approved brands
Madeira, in pipes. Or and half or. casks
Old Hook, French Madeira, Claret, Port and Malaga
wines
North Carolina shad and herrings
Racks segars; axes OF approved patterns.
May 2S. q O,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

AND AND NEGROES FOR SALE.-By virtue OF
~ Deed Trust executed by the late Smith Payne Of
buckingham, aud recorded in the Clerks office Of said
county and pursuant TO decree Of the Circuit Superior
Court OF Law aud Chancery holden the county siore.
saa' the undersigned trustees Of hein WILL Fri
day The 9th day Of July next sell the premises to the
bidder seven hundred AMI
ha'Poron oiile tract on which said Smith Payne lived ly
ing west OF the New Canton and Gainesville road This
land Of which about sixty creek aud branch
toms, upter poPefystem OF husbandry would be soon
very proshseyc The Dwelling house is large one :
The other buildings are ordinary. Mr.. b. NJ Payne or
the Executor la ing on The premises will shew the land
or impait promptly any information those DESTROYS to
purchase.
TERMs-A credit Of one, two, and three years. the
purchaser executing bonds with personal for the
rs payment, will be ao edte trustees retaining title
mll the whole OF the purchase money be paid, or taking
lien OH the land.
GEO. wOoDSON PAYNE
WALTER l.. FONTAiNE. trustees
At The same time and place shall SELL for cash, to the
highest bidder, the remaining Negroes of said
estate-seven in number-of which three, a man, boy,
and GIRL are unusually likely.
the day OF sale above advertised be bad, said sale
VIII take place on the first fair day Afterwards.
GEO. NJ. PAYNE, Error. Of s. Payne dec.
May 81. 2-w;d
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

NAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE--sOO acres OF
- land in the county OF Abemarle about two miles by
water above the foursbng little village Of Scotisve-
About 200 Of the land river grounds of very
',Sne quality The highland is also of excellent quality
There this land large dwelling house, nearly built
but unfinished. VIM Scott, living on the land will sbew
II to any person disposed TO purchase. c. A. SCOTT.
buckingham, 18th January, 1892 76-2awt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

SALE OF LOTS IN FARMVILLE-On the 22d day
~ OF August next, if fair if the next fair day
will be sold to the highest bidder credit of one and
two years. equal insalments) fifty lots adjoining the
town OF Farmville; the said lots generally contain half
acre EACH and are laid of on streets corresponding with
the plan OF said town. There many of the lots well
suited for building situations for families the whole
are well situated and desirable property The sale is made
IN pursuance OF decree OF the County Court OF Prince
Edward. plat of the land seen by application to
the Subscriber, and the lots will be shewn to any person
wishing to see them before the sale.
NATHL. VENABLE
Guardian Of Nm. G.. Venabie
June ii. lids