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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,
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Richmond, January Z, 1884.
The parties interested will please take notice, that
have appointed 10 o'clock, A. M Of the 25th day of Fee
bruary next, and this office, the time and place for
mencng the duties prescribed in the foregoing order Of
court when and where they required to attend, with
their accounts vouchers and documents ready for exam-
nation and settlement, and with Office copies OF the neces.
sary court papers. HILARY BAKER Comm'r.
January IL, w1v
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n AND FOR SALE.-I offer for sale my Plantation
"a called Cioreriand, lying in the county of Prince
William, 35 miles distant from Alexandra and Washing
ton 1t contains 1900 acres, has it large Dceing-
House. Barn and other improvements, and an excellent
Mill Site, which Saw Mill is erected The land has
been well led and for several years past the
Of clover and plaster; the effects Of which,
where visible, fully proven: II is divided
into fields Of equal and convenient ze and under the
best enclosures. This Plantation is justly considered
among the best in the upper country; its situation is
hcahfuI and beautiful.
As purchasers will view the premises before making
offer, further particulars deemed II de-
sired, immediate possession may be given. Letters adj
dressed TO (p.t paid) may be directed TO this place.
CHARLES SHIRLEY CARTER.
". b. In my absence, MIR. Edmund Newman, Agent
will attend to gentlemen wishing to view the premises
Richmond City, Dec. 9th, 1893. G60--tf1 G. 9. G.
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a TEACHER wANTED.--A gentleman qualified
IN TO instruct In Latin, French and the various English
Branches, can hear of desirable situation one Of the
heslihest counties 10 the State, by making an early spp.
cation TO GEO. ID. FISHER,
Cross 81. leading to Msyo's Bridge.
Jan, 81, Soft
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

YUyHE Annual General Meeting Of the Members OF
the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on build
ings Of the State Of Virginia, will be held al the Society,"
Office In Richmond, on the 3isi January, 1884, at the
hour OF ~ o'clock JAMES RAWLINGS,
Jan 2. I72-td1 y. a. Of The M II. Soev.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

I'M EGROES WANTED Persons who bring negroes
TO the Richmond market for sale, will fnd il their
advantage call the door above EIys livery stable
on street, the Bell Tavern; where have house
constructed for the safe keeping and boarding VI
and where will give sellers of Slaves any assistance tina,
may be necessary 10 selling. CHAS MILLS.
dec. "a. 69-f
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.ANDS END FOR SALE offer for sale this vaiua.
/ BILE Estate. situate between the mouths of Ware and
Severn Rivers, In Robins Neck, in the county of Glou.
eester, and Immediately upon Moback Bay, in fertile
and rich country the society OF which in
Virginia, Tor quality intelligence il contains by late
the best salt marshes in the lower country of two hun
dred acres 1t of the heshiest situations in the
state, beautifully situated upon the river which affords
the hnes oysters, FISH, and wild fowl i'm their seasons in
the greatest variety and of the choicest kind The land
fertile, in the production Of wheat and barley; but
II is considered that the soil Is peculiarly adapted to bar
ley. The buildings are, dwelling OF brick, with six
Iooms-kchen, laundry, barn, house, &c. &C.
Persons DESTROYS Of settling In lower Virginia. invited
20 examine Tor themselves as great bargain may be
Jan. z. [74-lO.'l CARY s. JONES
"A b. Wood, bearing date the 18th April 1915, and du
~ recorded in the clerks Office OF Mddlesex county, to
Robert Dobbns and John Wood Trustees order to .e
cure, first, to Benjamin Blake certain sum Of money
therein named, with the interest thereon-and secondly
to secure another with interest," the estate OF vii.
the provisions Of said Decd sell to the highest bidder for
cash. in Urbanna Monday, the 9Th of the present
month, (being court day) all the interest Of the said
Samuel b. WOOD in the real estate OF his father william
Wood, dec being ehali OF the OF land of which
the said William Wood died. possessed which tract con.
tans $50 acres and situated on the Kappa.
hammock river In the lower part OF the county ALSO the fol-
lowing slaves, which have BEEN by division of the said
m Gods estate just allotted TO the said Saml. b. Wood
TO Wit Phil, Hercules, Lewis, My and her children
SSekey and Ralph, Caty and jimmy, which slaves
on,be but we can only sOa1ssh i
in us by the deed. THOS. STREET,
.adn,'r of Robf. Dobbins, dec.
RICH nj. SEGAR, Sheriff of
iddleser, and Committee .Adm'r. of John Wood dec
Jan. H. 75-2awtds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

NKJHOLESALE STOCK, Shirt Collar and Bosom
w .Mdnufaetory.-The subscribers have on hand,
and are daily receiving from their Mandatory
Stocks Of black and blue black silk velvet
do. do. do. do. French bombazno
do. do. do. Englsh aud FRI silk vesiings
do. do do. Paris satin vestiDg
do. do do. and white satin.
The fore going made Brisile frames, in the very
best manner by experienced and first rate hands, plain
and trimmed, with bows, peas, apron fronts, &C. In
ny variety Of Style Also, large variety OF Socks, made
Patent frames, plain and trimmed before
together with black white and eoored hair cloth
white sod fancy col0red marseles, and white linen DO
Bosons OF every style OF nen linen csuibric, g,ass
cloth, imitation do, plain. pulled, herring BONE hem
estci,ed, &c.
Shirt collars, Of every pattern aud qusiy--sn extern
siye supply.
S9sPendersa large assortment Of their own importa-
ton and manufacture, consisting Of superior quality dou.
bic end worsted white and fancy stripes do dou Bile
end white and fancy striped and coored edges best Eng
ish silk DO aso extensive and various supply Of gum
elastic do which for and comfort TO the wearer
stands unrivslled.
The subscribers beg leave 10 return their thanks to
their old customers In Virginia for their liberal patrons e
heretofore and 10 invite their future favor also those no
have not yet favored them with call are
invited do The subscribers beg leave TO assure pur.
cbssers generally, that they will be supplied with every
article In their line the lowest possible raes Order,
promptly executed. EDGARS G. CARTER
Manufacturer and Venders late Warren Carrier
NO. 10, Hanover street, yvsp YORK
New York, Janusry2i. s0-wsm
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HtASH SALE OF NEGROES will be offered for
~ sale at Nelson Court House, the twenty seventh
day Of January, il being Court day. ten or twelve likely
Negroes. NELSON ANDERSON
For himself and Wns. Crawford.
q.
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SALE-Will be sold at public auction, on Thursday,
Capt Frs. Smith, dec. on Fork Creek in Louisa county
credit OF IL months all the Negroes belonging the
said esate and the estate farm ITSELF supposed to
tain 400 acres with all the horses, cattle and other stock
the premises also, the corn, OATS fodder &C. and farm
ing utensls-Bond and approved security will be
quired.
Also Thursday the 18th February will in like
be sold the late residence Of said Frs Smith, dec
the plantation which he lived in Chesterfield county,
near Manchester containing about $50 acres thought TO
be fertile any land in its and remaa
bly, health -several houses and lots Main street in
Manchester and about 40 among them very
likely young men, the horses cattle aud other stock, with
the corn, fodder, oats farming utensils, and house,
hold and kitchen furniture all credit OF IL months
Bond and approved security will be required.
FRANCIS SMITH, Executor.
Jan, %. Sl-S~
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SCHOOL, shall continue my school, in the county
- Of Albemarie, near EveretsvIe, the next year. IL
will the 18th day Of January, and eose
the 1st Of December, including months vacation.
In this school will be taught the Latin and English lam
gusges together with the most useful branches Of Mabe
MATES My price fer Latin and Mathematics will be $25;
English $40 Board may be obtained for $60--Address
Capt. Colin Johnson, the subscriber, Eyeretisve p.
o., Albemare county, Va R0BT ID. JOHNSON.
Dec. 31st, 1888. III -w4w
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FnNHE highest prices paid for -four barrel biets and
"A hoop poles delivered at the Penitsntiary.
jan 70. [Sl-fl T.G. MONCURE,G e. A. p.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

IN EW WAREHOUSE IN CLARKSVILLE-The
subscribers having qualified as Inspectors vena.
arehouse give notice to planters. and the public
in general that they ready to receive tobacco and
Will by prompt attention, well every exerton in
their power, endeavor to give satisfaction TO those who
may send tobacco TO their care.
GEORGE DARLINGTON,
JOHN CARDWELL,
january. T73-2aw6w1 In,peetor,.
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6pIAN0 FORTE MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS

HDIANO FORTE MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS
n r.. 1. Smith has received variety Of Musical in
struments, consisting OF
Claronets Flageolets vions, Trnmpes Flutes. Fifes
Guitars, Olos, of tohieh are very superior
Among the variety, Is an elegant ioory Flute, with
eight silver keys, highly finished and OF superior tome
Also. two OF those celebrated Fiano Forfes,
featured by Chckerng Of Boston; which, for sweetness Of
will is believed, surpassed by any other maker
either foreign or domestic.
Music for the Piano Of every variety and the latest
and most fashionable, Is received for the Northern pub
fishers every few days which renders the assortment very
extensive. Dec. II. T0-n
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nj OTlCE.--By a deed OF trust from Robert Patton de-
ceased 10 Robert Patton. ir. (now deceasedl and

M OTlCE.--By a deed OF trust from Robert Patton de-
IN ceased TO Robert Patton, jr.. (now deceased) and
John NJ Patton, bearing date the 18th day Of p 1921
is provided that after satisfying certain preferred and
specified debts and liabilities the residue of the funds
shall be applied to the payment OF The individual debts
OF said Robert Patton, wheher contracted by him in his
private capacity guardian, administrator
all debts, the original consideration for which
debts due by contracts made with the firm of James
Dykes & Co., where the said Robert Patton hath
given his individual note, bond for the same
hath in any way individually guaranteed contracted
for their payment by the express terms Of the said
deed excluded from any participation in the trust funds,
until all the individual creditors OF said Robert Patton,
above defined, shall be fully paid and saisied.The
creditors, however, required by the terms Of the
said deed, TO exhibit their claims TO the Trustees, with
in six months after they have been notified do so,
by advertisement in public newspapers and
OF their failure 10 do the trustees the survivor
OF them, is authorised distribute the funds among such
OF the individual creditors shall have exhibited their de-
mands, and then the residue in payment OF the debts due
by the firm OF James Dykes Co.-Now, therefore, be-
lieving that all the preferred debts have been satisfied
do hereby notify and require all the creditors OF the said
Robert Patton, whose demands within the above de-
seipoD of individual debts, Gas distinguished from debts
OF the firm Of James Dykes Coz to present their claims
duly authenticated TO me, in my absence from FIRE.
dercksburg TO Hugh NJ Patton, before the first day
Of October next. JOHN Nj. PATTON,
SURVIVING Trustee Of n. Patton, deed.
November8 8, 1888. 53-la4m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

NASH FOR NEGROES.--i shall be absent two OF
~ three months from Richmond During my absence
Mr.. VIM RI. Goodwin will attend 10 my Jail and the Pur-
chase OF slaves for me Liberal prices will be paid.
Nov. 26. t5s-ul LEWIS A. COLLIER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

ME Subscriber, having purchased that well. known
Tavern, called Hopkinsvle, in the lower end Of
Powhaan county, on the main stage road from Richmond
to Lynchburg, Offers his services 10 the public as Ia
vsn keeper and pledges himself use every exerion
10 give general satisfaction. For that purpose he has
been as considerable expense furnishing every depart
ment Of his establishment as to unite
plenty and comfort and he again assures the public that
nothing on his part shall he wanting to give
and respectfully invites them call and Judge for them.
selves III. w. MAUCK.
Jan. 49, s2-Io,#
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-.' - toA-"J ~. niONCONE, ". A. r.
HOLD LAND, NEGROES, &C. FOR SALE-Ou
~ Thursday the 9th Of February, 1884, we shall sell
to the highest bidder 2l5 Of Land lately the proper.
tyot Dudley Ware. deceased lying Contrary creek in
Louisa county, fully in the range Of Col that lately
proved rich, and within three miles the much
ed.of finders mine. This Land is Of middng quality,
bringing good tobacco when new and readily mprov
IL has comfortable house, convenient out. houses
premises. Then aud there will also be sold, likely
Negro woman and her three children the eldest IL
old: and also. all the deceden,s other personal estate
horses Stock TOOLS furniture &c. TERMS for the Slaves
and other personality years credit bond with good
security For the Land, credit Of one and two years
by equal instruments; the buyer giving lien upon the
Land, besides good personal security The Land and Ne
roes sold under late decrets order Of Louisa coun
~ Court. NATHAN AND EDWARD WARE,
C0mmissioners.
NATHAN WARE, Adm'r. of
January 49, [sl-w2wS] Dudley Ware.
ENOR SALE OR RENT-A Farm within nine miles
N OF this city, in Henrico county, situated the mail
stage road to Louisa Court House and half miles
above the termination of the Brook Turnpike II
three hundred and sixteen acres, Of which only eighty
are cleared; the balance being heavily covered with
wood The improvements consist Of large twostory
brick house, well finished. with six rooms and three good
cellar rooms aad all necessary out. buildings. OF tho
cleared land there be twelve meadow
which, with very little labour and expense might be made
valuable The wood cut and brought Market il 10 sup
posed, would pay what Is asked Tor the place.
For terms which will be male accomrnod ating, spply
to DIR. Joseph Trent, and MIR. Richard Crouch.
FRANCIS LEIPER.
Jan. %. 6l-2aw3w
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SANCHO FOR SALE-A fine young JACK, four
~ years old in June next descendant Of Roses cele
brated Sancho about four feet FIVE inches high we'll
made, will be calculated TO make fine season this Spring
he was foaled the property of Mr. Spencer Coleman Of
oPolsyvana and is OF the stock, of which he has
sold many fine Jacks of which readily brought him
thousand dollars, and considered cheap at that
price, Any wishing to purchase trade for him,
would do well to call the subscriber, any time before
the first day Of April lfnot sold, he will stand my
stable, in SpottsyIvania and Pole Cat plantation in Caro-
line. Terms hereafter. ELLIOTT DEyARNATTE
Spottsylv ania County. Jan. % SI-w3w~
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lslh, 1884. [79-tIl ALBERT q. BOWIE.

NOiICE-WiI be sold IN front OF the Bell Tavern ON
the 2Sh instant, for cash, three likely young Ne.
Eroes belonging to the estate Of Susanna Edwards decd
The said slaves sold under order Of Court for i
vision among the legatees. JOHN b. COODE, C.
Jan. lS. 7o-At
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

DUBLlC SALE OF LANDRY virtue Of a decd Of
| H. trust, executed to tho subscribers by Thomas B.
Wakns Tor the benefit Of the Executors William Gait
and Of record in the Clerks Office Of tho County
Ios OIL Gooehland we, or one OF u.s. will the 18Th day
enHary iair II not the next fair day. Sunday ex-
cePted) proceed TO sell the premises publicly 10 the
highest bidder, Tract Of Land, lying 10 the county Of
ooochand on the head waters of Beaveram Creek con-
tanning about i've hundred and twen,y-six acres and
bounded by the lands Of John G. Gray, Lucy c. Mark
nam and others good portion Of this land Is woods
aRd mere supon comfortable dwelling house. with the
necessary out-houses.
Tho terms will be. third cash-the balance In two
equal nuainsalments carry interest from the day Of
sae'-he purchaser giving deed Of upon the pre-.
Muses. TO secure the payment OF the moneyThose who
wish TO purchase land, may do well to attend We will
convey such title only, as Is vested in as Trustees
Jan. II. [7s-2awtd,l G. Al nIIARiEs
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n ANDS FOR SALE-The subscr be int nding TO re-
II from the Commonwealth, will sell at public
auction (uness disposed OF privately before that day
the 18th January insi ii fair not the next fair day, at
his residence H Surry county, the Plantation which he
resides, called Elersie, eight miles below the Court
house, and three from creek making into James
River. Ii contains about 500 acres, adjoining Bacons Cas-
tie, we'll tmbered, and well adapted to tie growth Of
and cotton and possesses abundsnt supply Of
ceent mari. The dwelling house is Of wood built Of the
best materials, two stories high four each floor
with large passage running through the centre, all well
painted aud with client dry cellar underneath. There
Is every house, all good repair also
yera excellent springs Of water at convenient distances
from the house. The situation is as healthy any in the
county, and is in the desirable neghborhood in the
county.
And at the time and place, the subscriber will Of
fer for SALE his plantation called "Provdence lying up.
Lawns creek, navigabe stream, in said county, i'm
medatey below Hog Island containing about 1000
is well mbeTed, and well adapted TO the production OF
corn, wheat, cotton, clover, $3.50 Of IL is
seeded in wheat, and l6 in clover This farm possesse
what Is perhaps still better supply Of rotten oyster shells,
sufficient 10 make the whole plantation rich. There
is also attached, sufficient quantity Of meadow and
marsh TO sustain several hundred bead OF cattle. There Is
also IL, excellent dwelling house, four below
and two above-an overseers house, and all other
venient out housesand several springs Of excellent
ter. Oysters and fish may be obtained in abundance,
within short distance Will also be sold with this plan
taion, new Thresbing Machine, Of the approved
The subscriber will at the time, sell moot OF his
household and kitchen furniture his stock OF horses mules
hogs cattle, &C. and folder, and plania ion utensils
The terms may be ascertaned by application TO Mr..
Clarke living Ellerse, TO the subscriber in Norfolk
Jan. T. [4-2aw,ds] THOMAS SIMPSON.
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M Bushels Clover Seed,
lVO Herds Grass,
Orchard and Timothy Seed,
900 lbs Cotton Yarns, assorted, from No ID. For
sale by WORKMAN, McGRUDER& Co.
Jan 49, 79-4t
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ANCERY-VIRGINIA-Atr rules held In the
Clerks Office Of Chesterfield Circuit Superior Court
Elam Lockett, plaintiff
Robert Loeket. King Lockett, Nancy Akin, James
Lockett, Michael Locke Francis Iockett, Milton Lock-
omers' Defendants
The Defendants James, Michael, Francis, Milton, Ma.
ry Maria and Zachariah Lockeit having entered their
appearance and given security according the OF As
seoy and the rules OF this Court, and il appearing that
are no, INHABITANTS Of this Commonwealth, II is
DAY oil March term next, and the bill of the plain
u and that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in the city Of Rchmondf for
Two months excessively and another copy posted at the
front door Of the Court House Of this county.
Copy-Teste.
LAWSON NUNNALLY, ID. C.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

N CHANCERY-ViRoINI rules to be holden
In the Clerks office of the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law anu Chancery Tor Cumberland county, from the 2d
deceased, pi.;n,Hg
against
James lsbell, James Allen Richard s. Eggeston, Rich.
ara b. Eggeson Edmund Eggleson and Alfred A. Allen
Edward =, N Allen Elizabeth X. Allen, Sally C, Allen,
heirs and infant children Of VIM Allen, decd Defts
Inc defendant James Allen, not having entered his ap.
PeAahce ana given security according TO the Act Of
satisfactory evidence that he is inhaban OF this
commonwealth: ii is ordered, that the said defe do
appear here on the first day OF April Term next and an
swer the bill of the plaint and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in ewspaper published in the
city OF Richmond, Tor two months uccessvely and post
ell up at the front door Of the Court house OF this county
Copy. Tesle, p. H. NUNNAIIY d. C
December II. 66'wew
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SALE OF NEGROES.-Inp pursuance of a decr.,ai or.
- der q the County Court Of Honover, pronounced In
the case Of Bowe vs Huffman, ct al, ON the 24,h Dee
HSS.n'ne undersigned, the commissioners, appointed by
the said decree, will sell two slaves male and fem.IeZ
me a..era very likely and valuable house servsntat
.ne 'front.' door OF the Bell Tavern in the City Of Rich.
the highest bidder, for cash
Jan. 18th, 1884. [79-ul ALBERT G.. BOWIE.
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M DOLLARS REwARD-R.u aw.v from Tho
INV subscriber In Goochland, on Saturday, the 18th
u negrom man James, about feet high and
oil rather dark complexion for mulsto with reddish ewes
and peculiar spot Of his cheeks IL Is supposed
that he has made of for Ohio by the Guysndoe road or
that he s lurking about Richmond. with the view Of get
tnE on bya vessel will give the above reward II taken
without the limits Of the State or $50 II he IL secured in
any jail 10 the State, that get him again. He usually
sails himself James Cook, and came originally from
servant, and can both read and vri,e
Jan. 4. 20 10.
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A MELIA ACADEMY.-The exercises Of this nsii-
- tuition will be resumed on the 18th Of January next
The Of studies will continue 10 be preparatory for
the University. Terms as heretofore.
Board including all expenses, per session oil 10 monns
S1O0--Tuon, $50
Board and tuition payable sem.annually in advance.
Gentlemen wishing engage pupils for the ensuing
sion, will direct to Gento Bridge, Powhstan.
WILLIAM ri. HARRISON
Noven,bef26. 56-wSw"
NM 81 C. CRANE offer for sale, 500 Richmond
w . slaughter hides
1900 Spanish hides, comprising general assortment
Also good supply OF leather Of all kinds, shoe thread,
tanners and curriers' TOOLS &C. &c.
January IS. 79-1aw3wH
Aw NOTICE.-HUeH A. GARLAND aud ARMIs-
n TEAD BURwELL, IT,. have united in the practice
OF Law; and pledge themselves to pay dgen attention
10 ell business entrusted TO their hsnds.Tber Office is In
Boydlon, Meeklenbnrg County, where the other
Of them may always be found.
December 30h, 1888. TS-wsw