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n CHANCERY-VIRGtNIA.-In Powhatan Coun.
~ ~ Court, March 23rd, 1888
William McGruder Plf

N CHANCERY-VIRGtNIA.-In Powhatan Coun-
IL ty Court, March 23rd, 1888
William McGruder Plf.
Against
William Crump, Sheriff of Powhatan County, and as
such, admir-. de bonis non OF Geo. Bailey, decd; Mack
Goode and Richard Goode, executorsof Ben. Goode, decd.
who was formerly admir-. of the said Geo. Bailey, decd,
Jno. w. Faudree and Nancy his wife, formerly Nancy
Bailey, widew of the said Geo. Bailey, decd, and Benz.
Bailey, Joseph A. Bailey, Martha Z. Bailey, and Albert A.
Bailey, children of the said George Bailey, dec. the three
last 6eing infants under the age of 81 years, by Richard
+. Graves their guardian ad litem, Dens.
The defendant, Benjamin Bailey, not having entered
ms appearance and given security according to the act of
Assembly and the Rules of this Court, and il appearing to
the sa 81 b,an Gf 81 Fl i; S1Sy om% nor. W. VAN i9 61 ), The Notion ci; Of
the plaintiff, by II. L. Hopkins, Esq, his attorney-itis Or
dered, that the said Benjamin Bailey, do appear here on
the first Monday in June next, (being court day) and an
swer the bill of the plaintiff, and give security for per-
forming such decree as the Court may make herein; and
that a copy of this Order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper, published in the City of Richmond, for two
months successfully, and that another copy be posted at
the front door of the Courthouse of this county.
A Copy. Teste. II. +. GRAVES, C..
April s. l0S-wSw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-04-05
BY RITCMHE * COOK.

1T The ENQUIRER is published twice a week, generally, and
three times a week during the session of the State Legislature-
Price, the same as heretofore, Five Dollars per ennum, payable in ad-
vance: Notes OF shattered, speciopaying banks (only) will be re-.
ce,ved in payment Tho Editors viii guarantee the safety of remit
ting them by mail; the postage of all letters being paid by the writers.
RT No papsr will BIO discontinued, but at the discretion of the
Editors, until all arrearages have been paid up.
RT Whoever will guarantee the payment of nine papers, shall
have the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
20 One square, or less, first insertion, rs cents; each continuance,
on cents. No advertisement inserted, until il has either been paid for,
or assumed by some person in this city or its environs.
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NIarch Is

GAMES RIVER LAND FOR ALE wish to
80 sell my farm situated near Cartersville, in Cumber-
land county, consisting Of nine hundred and thirteen
acres, one hundred and twenty. five Of which is river bot
tom Of the best quality. The high lands are much less
broken, than are generally found on the river, and are in
a rapid state Of improvement, from The application Of clio.
yer and plaster. Besides the advantages Of the Richmond
market, enjoyed by the farmers on James River generally,
Mills, at which, from 25 to 30, 900 bushels OF wheat are
manufactured annually-and not much brther from Car.
tersviile-the merchants Of which place. are large dealers
in wheat also. The terms will be accommodating, and
may be known by application to the subscriber.
March 20. uO6-w1wl FRANCIS r. JAMES.
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March 26
Spring Goods.

THNHE Subscribers have already in store, between
n 4 and 500 Packages Of desirable Day GooDs-
and they expect to receive very soon, large additional sup
plies-5Oh from their partner residing in Neto York,
By the regular Packets GriUing from that Cfty; and
from England direct, by the Ships Tally lilo and ymadi-
son, nOw due and daily expected.
BY the first Of April, we will probably have in store
from TWELVE TO FIFTEEN HUNDRED PACKAGES
comprehending 4 large and general assortment of goods in
their line; all which, they take leave to assure both Cffy
and Country Merchants, tcili be sold by the package on
piece, as low as similar goods can be bought any where in
this country, the terms and other things being equal
A more particular advertisement will appear in the course
Of a fortnight, perhaps sooner.
+. g. ]. S. JAMES & Co.
March 10. I02-f
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Y order OF a number OF Stockholders in the Farmers
HD Bank OF Virginia, duly authorised by the charter TO
call a general meeting, the undersigned hereby gives
notice,
That a General Meeting of the Stockholders of the said
Bank will be held on Monday the 9th day of May next,
at the Banking house in the city of Richmond, for the
purpose oil taking into consideration the suhjohned acts OF
the General Assembly, and of deciding on the expediencv
oil subscribing TO the James River and Kanawla Compa.
ny, on the conditions specified in the said acts. For the
convenience Of such Stockholders as cannot attend i'm per-
son, the form OF a power of attorney to vote by proxy is
annexed.
AS the object OF the meeting is OF great importance TO
the institution, as well as to the ommunity at large, il is
earnestly requested, that those Stockholders who may
not attend, will appoint proxies TO represent them.
VIM. NEKERVIS, Cashier of the
March Fl, 1888. Farmers Bank Of Virginia.
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a hN Monday the 18th February, the Stage Coach from
ming daily, and arrive the same evening at Washington
City by the splendid Steam boat S~ydney-From Wash.
ington, to Baltimore and Philadelphia, the lines will com
mence on the same day. Travellers from the North aud
South will ind no delay. Il. RTE g. Co.
February 10. OFT
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Buckingham, ilth January, 1882. 76-2aw,
imported horse "CLEVELAND," will stand III

THNHEi imported horse "CLEVELAND," will stand the
n present season at the South end of Trents Bridge,
near the town of Manchester, in the county OF Chester
held, at $40 the season., which will close OH the LIST day
of August, and twenty-five dollars to insure a mare with
foal-with fifty cents TO the groom in all cases.
Cleveland is a dark bay, with black name, legs and tail,
seventeen hands high, and is eight years old. His form
is very hne, and doubt ii there is any stallion in Virginia
possessing equal bone, muscle and sinew. He is said TO
be OF the best and most approved breed of horses, used in
England for harness. A cross of this horse with the mares
in this part of the State, is calculated to produce a valua-
BILE stock for the draft and the saddle. Cleveland was sent
to the United States in 1928 by his owner, Sir Isaac Cof-
I'm, TO improve the breed OF horses in Massachusetts, Sir
lsaac's native State, where he stood several seasons, and
where his colts are said to be of high promise.
grain-ted at 20 cents per day. The fencing is good--and
but the subscriber will not be responsible, should any oc-
cur. L. e. MAYO.
March ~. l04-St
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6dALE OF VALUABLE P~R0PERTY.-By virtue o.
- a Deed OF Trust executed to the subscribers, by John
M. Price and his wife, and recorded in the Clerks Office
OF Louisa, for the purpose Of securing to Charles Thomp-
son, jr certain sums Of money, in the said deed mentioned,
we shall on Monday the thirteenth day Of May, on the
premises, proceed TO sell to the highest bidder, for cash, one
undivided moiety OF the tract Of land and premises, includ.
ing the Tavern at Louisa Court House, containing three
hundred and n%inety-two acres and a half This is valua.
BILE piece Of property, but having been recently advertis.
ed, no further description il deemed necessary. Persons
inclined to purchase, are requested to examine and Judge
for themselves. Such title only as is vested in US as tfus.
tees, (believed 70 be good0 will be conveyed
CHARLES Y. KINBROUGH,
CHARLES DABNEY, H'"''0'
March 3. 0S-yIOt
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'.viD, VXRGAvZa, FRIDAY, .gPRIL 3, Issa.


sh0ha hS hSAAAAe
ID season
JANUS at CHARLoTTE COURT House..
RINALDo with Major Rice, at FARMvILLE.
BLACK WARRIOR in the COUNTY OF CAMPBELL.
PEACOCK at MIR. TRAVIS BRoocK's, in the County
OF Charlotte, near MosELEY's FERRY.
WILDFIRE at Cor. VIM. MooDs's, in the COUNTY
OF ALBEMARLE,
And GAsCoiGNE near PETERSBURG.
Particulars in the bills.
Gascoigne will be let to any thoroughbred mare, or any
breeder OF a winner gratis. Unexceptionable testimony
will be required as to the blood of the mare in every in
stance and the expenses of any such mare from a dis
lance out of the State will be paid.
Janus also will be let on the same terms TO any of the
following mares:
Nlerino Ewe-Ariel-The dam OF Sir Charles-Reality
The dam OF Clara Fisher-The dam of Collier-Saily
Hope or her dam-Kate Kearney.
None OF these horses will cover higher than twenty five
dollars, dischargeable with twenty, if paid within the sea-
son, which will commence on Valentines day February
~ and end OH the same day of the month in July
Mares may be fed, if required, with corn, at twenty five
cents a day, and no charge will be made for servants sent
with them. The pasturage near Charlotte Court House
and Farmvile is of the first quality, very extensive and
well watered, and the public may be assured that no at
teniion will be spared on the part of Mr.. Cardwell or Ma
Jor Rice. The other agents named are believed TO be
equally responsible, but we shall not hold ourselves liable
for accidents or escapes. Mares insured if required-the
money to be paid in every instance when the mare is CO.
vered, to be returned III case she shall prove not in foal.
JOHN of Roanoke.
January 25. S2-tf
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EAMES NJ. JOHNSTON, Notary PubHc.-The sub
% scriber having qualified as a Notary Public for the
CITY OF Richmond and County OF Henrico, tenders his SER
vices 10 the public. lie will also undertake the balancing
and closing OF books, and making out and settling accounts.
During business hours he may always be found at the
Office oil Commissioner Shore, one door below the Post or.
hce, Immediately over the Office OF 10. g.. Scott, Esq.
JAMES M. JOHNSTON.
April 2. IO7-2t
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EAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE.-S00 acres of
o. land in the county of Albemarle, about two miles by
water above the fourishing little village OF Scottsville.-
About 200 acres OF the land are river low grounds, of very
hne quality. The highland is also of excellent quality
There is on this land a large dwelling house, nearly built,
but unfinished. WIN. Scott, living on the land, will shew
i TO any person disposed to purchase.
c. A. COTT.
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AN ESSRS. JACOB McGEHEE and MiIdred his wife,
I'VE Archibald Fuqua and Sally his wife, Silas Watkins
Nancy Lyon:
Take notice, that shall proceed 10 take the dispositions
of Chappell Love, at Boyd Town, in the county of Meek
lenburg, on Wednesday the 24th day OF April next, between
the hours Of 8 O'Clock, A. NJ. and o'clock, p. NJ of each
day, and TO be continued from day TO day until taken
And also, shall proceed on the 10Th day OF April next,
at Prince Edward Courthouse, to take the dispositions OF
Simeon Walton and others, between the hours above nam
ed, and TO continue from day to day until all are taken;
all of said dispositions, TO be read as evidence in an in
junction depending in the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for the county of Prince Edward, wherein
|, as Executor of Agness Clark, am plaintiff, and you and
each OF you are defendants, at which times and place:
you may attend if you think proper.
JOHN CLARK, Ex'or. Of
March 20. 1861 Agness Clark, decd
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VHNo TOBACC0NlSrS.-Th The subscriber offers Tor sale
street, ia the Borough OF Norfolk. The building is 60
ieet by 30, with three screws and fixtures complete, tor
putting up strips; in front is a spacious yard. and OH the
adjoining lot, which will be sold with it, is a Sweat House,
capable Of containing one hundred kegs Of Tobacco. II is
located in a healthy part OF the town, where there are few
temptations to enlce the labOrers employed Gom their
business. For terms apply to
March. 5. f9S 1871 JAS. II. NtMMO, N0rfik.
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Chesterfield, February 25

NOTICE Is hereby gicen, that application will be made
~ Tor the renewal Of a Certificate Of Ono Share Of
stock, standing IN the name OF John +. Holt, on the Books
Of the Bank Of Virginia, the same having been lost or mis-.
laid. March l01 I03-w6w
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NOTICE.-Wil be sold on Wednesday, the I7th day
IN Of April, if fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter, at
the late residence of William b. Chewing, dec, In the
upper end OF Hanover county, all the personal property OF
said Chewing consisting Of an assortment OF Dry Goods,
OF various kinds in the mercantile business, together with
Hardware and Groceries-aso, one Negro Girl, one Horse
and Saddle, one Cow, and all the Household and Kitchen
Furniture, on a credit OF twelve months, for all sums above
hve dollars, (under five, cash)-the purchasers giving
ponds with approved security, TO carry interest from the
date, II not punctualy paid. Also, all persons who have
claims against the said decedent, are earnestly required to
make them authenticity known on or before the day of
sale, in order for an adjustment.
SAMUEL X. JONES',
.ddnT. of William b. Chetoning.
April D. l08-w2ts
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Sale If Lots and ToJon Property IN Gainesville.
A&TILL BE SOLD to the highest bidder, on The pre-
w misses, on Thursday the 23d of May, ten Lots in
the town OF CIarksville, also Registers Warehouse. The
Lots will be sold for cash-many of them are improved.
The Warehouse will be sold on a credit Of twelve months.
The sale to be conducted under the direction of
A. v. w. VENABLE,
TUCKER DARLINGTON,
SAMUEL v. WATKINS.
April 2. 107-I4t
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"A are informed hat the Undersigned "Proprietors, es.
tablished OH January LIST, a new Line of Mail Stages
from LawrencevIle via Boydton and Clarksville to Ha-
litax, Virginia running in connection with a Line
of Stages which was established by them at the same
time from the Rail Road at Belfeld to Lawrence
vile. The Stages leave Lawrenceville and Halifax on
the same days on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
resting at Boydton over night. By this route The connec-
ton is unbroken from the town of Petersburg to Halifax
via the Rail Road to Belield, Lawrenceville, Sc Stu.
dents going to and from Boydton College will find this the
most pleasant and direct route.
AVERY s. TOMPKINS, Proprietors.
Feb 81. 9S-tf
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April 2.

n FOR SALE.-A most valuable tract Of land IS
M for sale, containing 37 IL acres, upon Big Cub
Creek, in Charlotte county, lying on the public road lead
ing from Prince Edward Court House to Campbell Court
House, and near McKinney's old store, FIVE miles below
the Red House. The, land lies well, and about one third
IS excellent low ~grounds-and the soil is well adapted to
ihe culture OF tobacco and all kinds Of grain common in
this section Of the country. About one third Is yet TO clear.
The owner resides on the land and is anxious. TO sell. The
payments will be, one half cash, and a credit Of twelve
months will be given for the balance, on the purchasers
giving bond with approved security. II is deenned unne.
cessary to give a further description Of the land, as those
wishing to purchase, will first wish to view H., which will
be shewn them at any time by the subscriber.
HARVEY PAULETT.
charlotte, March 20, 1888. lO7-St
NOTICE.-Was committed to the Jail OF Prince vii.
~ liam county, on the 9Th day Of December last, a mu-
Iatto man, as runaway, who calls himself William Hyden.
lie Is about 70 or Fl years Of age, bright mulatto, about 8
feet 7 or 8 inches high. lie had on an old black fur hat.
and an old blue cloth coat and pantaloons. lie denies that
he has any master, but contends that he is free, and was
travelling from Ohio 10 New York. He has no papers
whatever. II there be any owner, he is requested to come
forward as the law requires and take him away.
Is. BRAWNER,
Ja'toJ Prince WHidm County, TtrQfnia.
MaFch T. O9-wI2t
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March 10.

Sale Of S25O,O0O Of Virginia State Stock, at AUCTION
NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of the autho
bly,, passed the goth day of February, 1888, authorising
subscription by the State Of Virginia to the Stock Of the
chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, l shall sell at pub.
lie auction, on Thursday the 25th day OF April next, at IL
o'clock, in front of the Virginia Banks, to the highest bid.
der, Tor cash, certificates OF State Stock, amounting 10 tive
hundred and fifty thousand dollars, in certificates OF one
hundred dollars each, bearing interest from the date there
oil, at the rate OF five per cent. per annum, payable quar-
ter'y, at the Treasury of the Commonwealth; the princi-
pal sum whereof will be irredeemable prior to the wear
ioo0. L.. BURFOOT, Urea. Of the Com'th.
N. Is. As the act requires the certificates to be issued
IN sums oil SlOO each, as many will be printed on one
sheet as a small, but distinct type will admit of.
March II. llOl-td] l.. BURFooT, T. C.
EoHN N. GORDON s. co. are now receiving from
- the Northern cities, "a part of their Spring supply o.
and carefully selected by John N. Gordon. They would
particularly invite the attention of country merchants 10
their stock-and now offer for sale,
300 bags Porto Rico, Cuba and Havana coffee
81 tierces do. do. do.
30 hhds. w. L. and Orleans molasses
200 whole, half and quarter boxes raisins
80 bbls. and boxes loaf and lump sugar
"a trails soft shell almonds
30 tons round, square and fat Swedes and English iron
so chests and boxes G%unpowder, Imperial and black
teas
3 ceroons indigo
SO hhds. st. Croix and Orleans sugar
80 bags pepper
10 tons American, blistered, cast, shear, German and
other steel
lis boxes tin plate
$50 do. S. 10 and lO< IL window glass
26O bags shot, assorted sizes
300 sacks Liverpool filled salt
10000 lbs. cotton yarn, Petersburg factory, from Number
TO 10
IL tierces rice;
With their usual assortment of articles.
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Tobacco Shelo and Fair in C2arkeSpiHe.
TENHE Tobacco Shew and Fair will take place at
III Gainesville, on Wednesday the 22d of May next,
az 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 be awarded by judges
selected by the subscribers, who are requested to meet at
Gainesville on Thursday the Sd of May, TO select the
Judges, according to the rules of the company.
SAMUEL v. WATKINS,
FUCKER CARRINGTON,
A.. V. w, YENABLE.
April 2. 1O7-14t
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A TTORNEY AT LAW.-Thes subscriber, having OBJ
"a tanned licence TO practise Law in the Courts OF this
Commonwealth, offers his services as Attorney, in the in
ferior and superior courts of the counties of Spottsylv ania,
Hanover and King William. He will also attend the
courts in Fredericksburg corporation, and the inferior
courts of Caroline. His Office, till further notice, will be
at bis residence, within three miles of the Town of Free
dericksburg.
To those who know him, he hatters himself that an as
surance OF diligence and attention to any business confiled
TO him, is unnecessary; and those who 10 not, he is saUsfi-
ed to refer to any OF his numerous acquaintance in the
range OF his practice or elsewhere.
o W.. BASSETT.
L~ansdowne,M March &c, 1888. %I07-2awS Swift
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

No RACERS.-Will be sold before the front door OF
the Eagle Hotel, at public auction, for cash, on We'd
nesday the Oath April, at 10 o'clock, JESSIE, an excel
lent Trainer and Groom.
RO. c. WILLIAMSON,
April D. [10S-wtds] for John Goode, sen.
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SSFhINu AND SUMMIT DRY GOODS.-BIN-
~ FORD, Brooks & Co. are now receiving and OPEN
Ing their Spring supply of Staple and Fancy Goods, which
wiii be very large and desirable, embracing every article
In the Dry Goods line; the most of which have been re-
Gently purchased at the New York package sales at auc-
ton, for cash. They invite country merchants, as well
as retail dealers TO call and examine their assortment be-
fore purchasing, as they pledge themselves TO sell at very
small advances on prime cost.
April o. I0S-6t
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GForm of The Power of Anornev.

in presence of
N. B. Whenever a person means to vote as Executor.
Administrator, Guardian, Trustee, sc. he will express il
in the Power.
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Farmers' Bank of Yjrainio.

March 81, Is3s. Cashier Bank Of =
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An act, Z" authorizing the Bank of Virginia and tho Farmers, Bank
OF Virginia, to subscribe to the stock of the James River and Ka-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-07-15
POE'F1CAI1.

ODE TO AN INDIAN GOLD COIN,
By Or. Jaan Lsydcn, tcritcn al ihalabar.
Slave of the dark and dirty mine
What vanity has brought thee here
Ilnw can love TO see thee shine
So bright. whom have bought SO dear 2
The ten,-ropcs llapping lone | hear,
For twilight converse, arm IA ARM
The ,achars shrek bursts on mine ear,
Wien mrth and nlllsie wont to charm.
Hy Chericas dark wandering streams,
Where cane.tuls shadow all the wild,
sweet visions ha mt my waking dreams,
OF Teyiot, loved while still child
Orcas,cd ro ks stlpeni"us piled
sBy Fs's OF Eden elass'e wave,
Where loves OF youth and friendship smiled,
Uhcurscd by thee, vic Yellow slave
Fad,, day dreams sweet from memory fade
Tn, pcrished bliss of YOUTHS first PRIME,
Tha, once SO bright On fancy played
REEVES no more N stter-tiiae.
Far from my sacred iataI c.iine
| haste 10 an aatlneiy grave
The daring thoughts III 1t soWed sublime,
Arc sunk IA occafi $ southern wave.
Slave OF the mine thy vcltIw light
CLEANS 5aeiul us Ia to.nh-.!fe tlfear.--
a gentle vision comes by nl.ht,
My lonely wulownd h.;ut to cheer;
lier eyes urc dim with 'ntny !, "ar,
That o,.ce were guiding s!ars 10 inlne
Her fond heart throb' wtth many lear
i cannot oaab 10 sec ,hca shiae.
For thee, for thee sile veiloA slare
left d heart that lowell ms ttaa
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TERMS,

1-Ffor 81 per nnnnn H. ptsi'ic IN a1sanee1 No sub
s,t,n will received for les thhH six month.
i no piIas Nll ii-e1htinnei ih the discretion al
fbe p l,tors) nHtil all arrearaces are paid.
- AVER TisEHGyIs viii BE inserted at 30 cent.
,1,re or boss drst TIM, au = cent, for eoe,
a,3au,nce II, Diet paid for pre g
Va. 30 tie n tae pyuent assumed by some
s. nan .l,le pnrs,n Ia f.yne'ibnrS.
rAn letters al ire..nitp the Editors post paid
n they will ant bn attended to-