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Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-19

Cholera on the Mississippi. There is at
present much suffering by cholera and other
sickness, on the Mississippi river. Perhaps
less than Is rnmored 10 some places, but more
than Is generally known from the STEAMBOATS,.
The singular character OF this great Western
thoroughfare is ultimately connected withthe
origin and remedy for This dreadful malndy.
1t . fact that very few persons are taken
sick while descending the Mississippi river in
steamboats,. And it IS equally true, that there
Is sad reverse of mortality when ascending.
Macy Of the steamboats, which lately pas
erai passengers on their way up. Others have
died since they left the boats; and as the dis
lance from this TO Louisville or ST. Louis. IL
much greater, the deaths were, no doubt. ID
Ohio Monitor, jane 2. :.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
Fresh Spring Goods.

WIZ wish to apprze our customers and county
expectation OF the arrival OF our Spring Assortment o.
BRITISH DRY GOODS, direct from England which
Will be much the largest we have msde-lte les
probably than in vaue-aad which will comprs
bend greater variety oil articles and styles Of Goods thar
II mas been customary TO import into this market The
favorable terms which many OF those goods have been
bought in England and the still favorable rates
which we have obtained Exchange TO pay Tor them,
ken In connection with the important reduction in the
~ on many leading articles must enable think to
give to those who may obtain their supplies Of u.s. I'M
common advantages this season. When they arrive i'm.
notice will be given in all newspapers Of the
time they will be open, and ready Tor sale.
Our supply OF American, French, India, German and
Swiss Goods, will be full and complete during the
month OF March, as at any time this Spring
we would also inform that we shall pro
badly receive by the ship which brings our Dry Goods
lbut this is not cerain 1000 sacks best LIVERPOOL
SILT, Factory filled, ten to the fon-such in all re-
spects as we have imported for several seasons past
F. s. j. s. JAMES & CO.,
February 25 [95-2awtfl Market Square
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
aV0sssieexs' YO,asOsI

NA7ILL stand the ensuing season, my stable in the
w county Of CHESTERFIELD about 20 miles from both
Richmond and Petersburg, and winone mile OF Moody 8
Tavernhe Is at his stand ready 10 mares
$50 the season, payable LIST August next, when il
will expire-$1O0 insurance, payable the
mare known to be in foal parted whone dollar
the groom in every Large and very extensive pas
tuage in small grain, expressly for left with
the horse, separate lots for and colts, many
stables for them in bad weather. and board gratis
Those sending from distance il convenient, will send
servants with their that they may be attended to,
agreesbly TO their instructions. Mares fed il re qur.
ed at % cents day, responsibility for accidents or
cspes, but every precaution to prevent them.
GEORGE w. JOHNSON.
PEDIGREE.---Monsieur Tonson was by Pacolet, he
by the imported horse Citizen, he by Pacoet of England
he by Blank and Blank by Godophn Arabian, his dam by
Top Gallant, he by Gaan, Gsatn by imported Bedford
SC. &c., his graDdam by Grey Medley, imported Oscar
imported Fearnonght, &c.-Monseur Tonson is the full
brother OF Sir Richard, Henry and CHAMPIONSHIP Ri
cha and Champion proven be superior horses
and have never been beaten
Monsieur Tonson has made himself IceH kno,Dn by
his un,ioaued achievements the tut, render
Their notice unnecessary. Those who desire more
detailed account OF his pedigree and performances
ferred TO SINNERS Turf Register January No, 1881.
Monsieur TOnsons colts have sold very high prices
their improvement he having had last fall more win.
than the get OF any other horse In Amercathe be
evidence, however, OF my opinion Of him is that paid
last November ten thousand dollars cash tor him.
w. r. JOHNSON.
Chesterfield, 9th February, 1884. S9-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
AN DREW

"ILL stand the ensuing at my stable, In the
w county Of Dinwiddie, 80 miles South Of Peters
burg and Immediately the stage road from thence 10
Brunswick Court House. He will be let 10 mares at $50
the season. payable on LIST August next, when will end
$50 insurance, payable when the is known be in
oa or exchanged-with dollar cash the groom for
each mare Arrangements are made for the
horse having extensive and excellent pastures, well wa.
tered and dvidedbesdes plenty of stable room to pro-
ec them in bad weather; that with young colts
can be kept separate. They also be fed according to
order, without limit with grain, at 25 cents day-
care will be taken to prevent accidents but response.
bily for any that may happen.
Dinwiddie, 9Th February, 1884.
DESCRIPTION AND PERFoRMANCEs.-.fndre,p is a
beautiful dark chesnu full feet inches high most
splendid animal truly formidable racer with the bold
est aud most energetic action AS to sye beauty and
pearance, he is universally admired. There indie
while on the turf and in ORDER but opinion about him.
and that was andreD against the field purchased him
late In the fall Of 1881 and trained and him spring
fall OF 1882 In the spring Fairfield, he Pro.
heat in 3m 49,, beating Be,sey Hare, Gen. Brook and
others. The next week at Tree Hi he the Jockey
Club Purse, mile heats, $1,000 in heats beating, with
the greatest easc Sally Hornet, Molly Howell Spar
rowhawk Mohawk, and two others. The next week
at Baltimore, he won the great mile race, $25OO, in
two heats beating as hard the boy could pull him,
week he won at Norfolk, the Jockey Club Purse, 4
mile heats, 300, in two heats, beating Collier, HUI
go, Molly Howell, and two others, in m. so s. the
LIST heat and the unheardo OF time OF IN 40 the second
heat being the best second heat the u States
Fall 1882 at Broad Rock he the Jockey Club purse
mile heats, beating at heats, with the greatest
Sally Hornet, Eliza Wharton, Besey Graves, and two
others. AT New Market, he the Jockey Club purse,
mile heats beating in heats Red Rover ending
race in walk. The week alter he went 10 Baltimore,
and Won with the utmost the great stakes, mile
heats $4,000 in two heats beating Black Maria Jackson
and Malcolm. He immediately returned 10 Fairfield,
and started for the Jockey Club purse mile heats, 8
starting when he completely broke down, aud was not
able TO stand mp for 80 race was won al 4
heats by Goliah. w. r. JOHNSON
PEDIGREE.--.fndyetC harIe (,yh
sire was Sir Archy and whose dam by the import ed
horse czen) his dam by Herod, who was by old import
ed Domed his grandam Shepherdess by Phenomenon &.
grandam Rosna by Diomed, e. &. grandam Venus by
Shark, his e. &. &. grandam by Medley. Phenomena
was raised by Jos. H. Mayo Of Henrco and trained and
repeatedly by the late COL Miles SeldenWas by the
imported horse Wonder, dam by imported Dare Devil
grandam by Mark Anthony, &. granddm by Fearnougbt
his g. e. grandam by Fmnap, e. e. e. grandam by Aris-
ole-( Copy from Joseph II. dfayos fcafe Of Pc
digree.) RICHARD ADAMS
Richmond, 1ith November, 1892 S9-f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

FHyHE Spring Races the Tree Hill Course will take
"A place the Alb Tuesday in pril next, the 22d in
etant, and not heretofore advertised, the 29h That
day was hxed OF through mistake; IL not known until
Mr. Adamss advertisement appeared the next day, that
the 29h was his usual and regular time, with which had
no disposition 20 Interfere In order, therefore,
hct WIN h'm have determined to yield, and have fixed
the 22i, being intervening esk between Broad
rock and Fairfield. Particulars hereafter.
BY THE PROPRIETOR.
reo TO- Gift
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

III AND FOR SALE offer Tor sale my Plantation
- called CYoUerIand, lying in the county of Prince
william, 35 miles distant from Alexandra and Washing
ton IL contains 1900 acres, has OH IL large D,oeine.
House, Barn aud other improvements, and excellent
MN Site ON which Saw Mill is erected. The land has
been wen ued aud TOR several years past improved by the
use OF clover aud plaster; the effects Of which are no
where more visible, or more fully proyep II is divided
no heu o. an equal ana convenient size and under the
best enclosures This Plantation is justly considered
among the best in the upper country; is situation is
heathful and beautiful. - " "
offer, further particulars deemed unneoe.sa,"
sired, immediate possession May be given Le,,ers al
dressed 10 me (p st psd) may be directed 10 his ni,
CHARLES SHIRLEY CARTEp
N. b. In my absence, Mr.. Edmund Newman. Aesn,
VIII attend to gentlemen wishing 10 view the premises
Richmond City, Dec. 9Th, 1888 [60-tf1 SC
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
.FACM SSSN.

A BEAUTIFUL thoroughbred bay horse, by John
IA Richards, his dam the celebrated inle racer and
bottom nag, Honesty, by old imported Expedifion will
stand at my stable in the county Of Halifax, Virginia. al
$40 the All the mares that failed Lance last
will be insured TO jackson this Spring. at the price
oibe season For further particular. hand bills
WIN. W. HURT.
Halifax, Va, Feb. 6, 1884 TS7-2m1
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

NOR NORFOLK.-Thc Steamer Columbia, Captain
II James MITCHELL will leave the District Of Coium.
o'a Tor Norfolk, on Wednesday, the 9th of March at 4
O'clock NJ, and returning will leave Norfolk on Friday
the 7th at 4 O'Clock, p. NJ
Passage and Fare 81. 1871 March l.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

ND EMOVAL.-The patrons OF the VIRGINIA HAT
@o STORE respectfully notified that the subscribers
have removed 10 the New Store, front tenement lately
occupied by Mrs. Mcconnell as fancy goods and mil
nery store, directly opposite the u s. Bank and second
door above Mr. Jno. N Gordons, where they conte
by keeping full assortment of the best and most FASH
Ionabe Hats Caps, &c. that the Northern market Affords
to insure continuance Of their former custom.
SAMUEL CLARK,
WILLIAM CUNLIFFE.
Feb. 22. 9i-2,w6,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

NOriCE.-Contraciofs 10 supply the PeniieDiiary In.
siution with Plank aud split 1imbers are requested
TO commence delivering, without further delay.
L. G. M0NCURE, Gen. Agent.
Felsuary 8. sson
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
Feb. %

SADDLES, sADDLERY, &c.-The subscribers keep
~ constantly on hand for SALE Of Philadelphia msDuac
lure mems superior and common saddles; side do. do
bride feathers; msringaes gig cart and wagon collars
wagon and cart whips; worsed and cotton girhs com
mon snaile and curb bridles wagon do leather trunks
&C. &c TO which they invite the attention Of country
merchants and dealers. The prices will be found suit
the times. J. s. s. COSBY s CO.
February 25. 05-2su6y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
O'KEaIY.

FHNHE full brother to Lance and driei will stand this
III Spring. 1884, at my stable in the county of Bedford
30 miles above Lyncbburg the main stage road. Fur.
Their and other particulars in time. See what Mr. John
G. Stevens, who sold him TO MIR. William r. Johnson
says below. JOHN S. HURT
New York, Jan. 10, 1884
DEAR SIR: AS regards my opinion of O'Reiiy as a
race horse, have great pleasure in stating think him
rst-rate one his speed and endurance were both of the
first order and his constitution an iron one or he could
not have stood the work you saw him sustain
Spring, while in the hands and under tie of
Mr. Buckley. With the belief that he will realize your
most sanguine expectations,
remain your obedient servant
JOHN c. STEVENS.
To w. X. JOHNSON, Esq.
February g. S7-2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

NEASON'S RATLER.-Ths be au,ifuI and highly ce
IYA LIBERATED stallion viii be for sale until the first of
March if sold by that me he will he let mares in
Hanover for this season. He may be at my stable,
aud particulars made known.
VIM. WILLIAMSON.
TayiOrsve, 18th February, 1884. 05-3t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
BY RarCMIE a COOK.

The enquirer Is published twice a week. generally,
during session
Price, the hcotoi Five Dollars adj
Notes Of charsrcd specie banks ony will be
eeved payment, Tho Editors win tho safety OF remit
thcm mai the all paid by the writer's
No will be dcoutauc but the discretion Of tho
Editors, until all arrearagcs have been paid
@ Whoever will tho Of nine papers, shall
havo the teuth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
nscrtion
80 until
assumed bv in this city envirous
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

An DOLLARS REwARD.-Run away some time
EkV In June last, my Negro woman, MIBLY, aboat
"a years old middle size dark complexion with good fea.
lures, soft voice, and humble appearances with perpen
deular side OF her face, II caused by the
scratch Of pin. will give The above reward for Mly,
" taken out Of the Stale $50 If 10 the State or II she
be secured In any Jail so that get her again
LEWIS NJ. ISBELL.
Cumberland county, Va, Feb 49, 92--w6t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

lash FOR NEGROES.-l shall be absent two or
~ three months from Richmond. During MY absence
Mr.. VIM H. Goodwin will attend my Jail and the rur-
chase Of slaves for Liberal prizes will be paid
Nov. 70. I5S-tiJ LEWIS a. COLLIER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

NOriCE.--The subscriber having resigned his former
IN business in favour OF his eldest son. Chas A. Mayo
hereby tenders each and all his friends and customers
most respectfully his sincere thanks for the very liberal
encouragement and avors received for than twenty
years 10 his former line of business In resigning bu.
siderable satisfaction in his having within his power to
recommend to his old friends his former customers
generous public, his and successor, mechanic fully
capable TO execute any order belonging
with the Book binding business he being the one that
for years has executed the best work done in his old
Enlistment. FREDERICK A. MAYO
ED ICHMOND BLANK BOOK MANDATORY
A0 Charles A. Mayo, to Frederick A. Msyo
respectfully Informs the citizens of Richmond the friends
and former customers Of his father throughout Virginia.
and the public generally, that he has commenced the
Blank Book Manufacturing aud Book Binding bust
in all their varieties, his account, in This his
native city, with the determination to every exertion
within his power, render his establishment equal to
any OF the kind in the Union. So
industry aud punctuaty, neat and faithful execution
oil all orders entrusted to him. and strict attention to his
business, Will merit encouragement such he pledges
ell his friends and patrons Having served regular and
long apprenticeship at the business had
practical experience in all its different branches
IL unnecessary to say more at present, tried
OF his workmanship in every department., may seen
and referred TO in the city and throughout Virginia.
His Mdn,ydcfury and Bindery is on Main street, in
the corner tenement lately occupied Nashs book store
two doors below the Merchants Coffee House, and di.
city opposite the late Central Hotel where all in
his line will meet with prompt attention. and executed in
a manner warranted 10 give satisfaction.
aged from Ii TO IL yearshose from the country would
be preferred Sa siactory will be re-
Huired, without which none need apply.
February Is. 92-9t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04
E01theissUMre, China q Glass

FHNHOMAS BARROW s. Co., IMPORTERS, SO TVa-
Il ter ST, Wsto York, offer for sale most extensive
s'ock OF Ear,henware, China. Glass and fancy goods
ceved by late arrivals from Liverpool, embracing every
article sold in the nc and Of the shapes pat
terms selected expressly with view the Virginia
North Carolina markets From their facilities in England
they enabled TO offer every inducement the way Of
low prices and best qualities Of goods.--The extensive
business which they have hitherto transacted with the
merchants Of Virginia. induces the hope for
of their favors he very best packers be found in the
country are employsd and every exeron will be made
to give satisfaction 10 their custoners. =
THOS. j. BARROW & Co.,
Importers, IS Wdter ST., " York.
Feb. IL. S9-lOt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

gEVHE highest prices paid for flour barrel bilIets and
n hoop poles, delivered al the Pentenfiary
Jan %. tsl-GJ 7. G.. MONCURE q. Ap
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

NEGROES.-As Attorney in fact for Lt,lebury IL
Jones, Esq Of the Territory OF Florida shall offer
for SALE at public auction, to the highest bidder cash.
Notoway Courtt House, OH the sixth day Of March next,
court dsy about thirty valuable Negroes (men
and children9 that being his entire portion Of the dover
slaves Of the late Mrs. CathsIine Fitzgerald senr In the
estate OF his deceased father The title these slaves
eeemed unqucsionabe, but responsibility therefor
will be assumed by me. +. FITZGERALD.
February 7th, 1854 $3.50 80 90. TO- tf-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

SOMETHING NEW.--Beiog the authorized sgen, for
- the State OF Virginia Of Nessrs. Webb s. Weight.
man OF Washington City, for The sale Of Keers highly
improved horse power Tor Wheat macncs, Horse Mills
Cotton Picking Machines, &c. offer 10 the public
wha has been so long desired and sought for viz horse
Powero constructed combine chespness simpl city,
shc duraoihty, and so susceptible OF enlargement as 10
apply any power which may be required I say cheap,
because It's cost will not exceed 40 doas simply
there Is but one wheel (besides the band whee and that
only fory-ree inches in diameter and vet there il mo-
zion enough got UP for the purposes reqned durable he
cause lie gearing Is OF cast ron and OF such proportion aud
construction az TO render u Is 60 portable tbaf 6vs
men can lit II on Wagon, and gains such an sdvansoe
that two horses will do the work Of four am M ~ LaS
ing constructed which will be put in operation 10
next week in This place, where farmers and necbaaic
from the country may have opportunity Of seeing and
Judging for themselves The day upon which II viii he
put In operation will be made known through This
az which time the members Of the Legislature, together
with all others, invited TO view It's operation Nv
quarters are at the Washington, where may be eenersv
found and shall take pleasure in msking any
which may be Desired. My stay here viii be until the
10Th OF March Any communication by mail will be
promptly attended to. After that, ell communicated
will be pleased addressed TO Madison Court House. Va
REUBEN NJ. STROTBER
Richmond, Feb. 20, 1891. fe7-2swU
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1834-08-23

Of all the blessings which past ages have be-
qucasbed to Us.
PERM US, therefore, in our humble way,
to impress upon the minds of the farmers
.lo very great usefulness of education 10
their children: Give your sons and datigfi-
tiers not the less education because you de-
sign them for rural life End agricultural
pursuits. lfyou arc alsie, educate them.
they will find abundant employment Tor al.
their science though their farms be located
in the deep wilderness Of the west, lb2u--h
ihey be cast amid barren rocks and sterile
sand plains, science viii aid them there.
MOI blade of grass nor spear of grain but
will grow better under the cultivation OF IN
tteilec.ual care MOI d flower but will show
beauties to the eye Of science which the
vulgar world knows not Of Not vine but
rears finer g. producesmore where educated
hands supcrintend It's growth. In short, all
nature is beaufified, improved and beitered
where the culfisafor is no stranger to Its
properties and the science of its develop
ments.
Farmers, give your children education.
tits the only earthly Inheritance YOU can
bequeath them that ls beyond the reach Of
accident. Allotlier human property is con
stan,ly changing and transtofy. Science is
not transferrable-n like the mutabilify OF
other goods, negotiable; il is firm and un-
shaken by human yicissitude. u viii be
the enduring companion of your children
through life--it will support them IN all the
affections of Proyidental chastisement, and
prepare them for an Inheritance in that TN,
discovered country beyond the land OF
death.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1834-08-23

the subject having. by communication 81
the 18th January OF that year. been ssihEnA
tied 10 the President, through the depart.
nent, and approved.
The Eagle of the former issues weighs
30 grains. the Half Eagle l3o grains. and
the Quarter Eagle GA grains The Eagle
under the present law will weiei, 2.s grains
the Half Eagle leo grains, and the Quarter
54A grams. These weights are recitei be-
lcausc desirable to be kept III mind, rather
than as atIording farther criterion of dis
IrlIE..en between the two classes Of coins
since an inspection, much more cuTsoFy
than that OF weighing, viii distinguish them
! by the preceding characteristics.
The Eagle and Half Eagle OF the new
lco:nage will be less in diameter than those
of the former emissions, and that in grea-
ter proportion than the diminutio1 ct weight
would Indicate This, however. though a
decided amendment Of our coinage, IS OF
less value as distinctive marx. since the
comparison would require the presence Of
coin OF both classes
/ have the honor to be, with great res
pect, your obedieni servant,
SAML. MOORE.
Director of the Mint.
Hon. Levi Woodbury.,
Secretary of the Treasury
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1834-08-23

sey can trace the gehealogy Of their ami
.AlIs almost al far back, from sire 10 sire, as
The arisiocratic sportsman his stud ofrscers.
or a sprig of nobility would recount the
names and geuealogy Of tho ancestry OF
which be i,oss,ed.
The two bstl!s which arrived here were
three years old, and were By Gar the nohlest
animals OF the species ,h-t we s.w. They
were ten Or twelve feel lons-noi n,easur-
ing the tail5-and fourteen or fiflcen hsnds
high-vcry urge, and ofbcautiful form and
proportion. One Of them weighed 2,li
lbs. and the other upwards Of 1000 lbs
The beifers were also all Of very remarkable
size for their ages The two year olds
were larger than our common full grown
COWS. Ohio has already become distinguish
ed Cor the enterprise Of her hcrdsncn, and
her dairics are producing rich returns. Bu'
If she fills her luxuriant praires and hel
rich valleys with cattle Ike these, the agri
cuIturaIists Of other states must needs sooa
bcs,ir themselves, or they viii be left far in
the rear by the noble spirit Of Western com
petition.
Mr.. Renick being anxious to proceed
with his valuable charge, remained but q
few days in this city. Many repaired, how
ever, to see his fine cattle, and liberal ad.
vanccs were offered on cost. Five hun
dred dollars were profiered for bull calf Or
Iy few months old; but the company, IaT-
ing higher objects in view than immediate
gain, were not disposed to sell them. We
wish Mr.. r. safe arrival to the Great Val
lev Of the Sciofo Ii has been said that he
who makes two blades ofgrass grow Oh the
spot that had only produced one, is greater
benefactor of the human race than the whole
herd Of politicians put together. With equal
Justice may the compliment be paid by the
people Of the West to the authors OF this
enterprise.