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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-11-07

Id oANOkE LAND FOR SALE BY virtue Of a
ma deed OF rast, executed to by Col. Robert H.
Jones, we shall, on Saturday the 9Th day of December
next on The premises proceed 10 sell 10 the highest bidder
Oh cred Of aud years, equal nsalmenis, bearing i'm
'efcs IRON the day o. sale, thai valuable Tract OF Land
now occupied by said Robi II. Jones, lying the North
sac OF Roanoke River, in the county OF Mecklenburg,
anu State oil Virginia, about 40 miles above Weldon con-
senient 10 several Manufacturing Ms and aijOuing
lands oil samuel H. Goode, JOS Arnold, and others. This
ae' contains ooO acres, or hereabons Of which 40 so
are river bottom of good qualy-the balance is strong
high land well adapted TO the production OF Corn Wheat
and Tobacco We would invite the attention of persons
desirous 10 make investments in Roanoke lands this
tate Timber is said 10 be abundant and Of good qua
my Tor building and fencing We sha convey such title
only as is vested in US by the deed aforesaid.
HENRY Fits,
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W ABORERS WAN rED.-The Sub,crber wants TO
n employ 25 or 30 laborers, aud or good leans.
Ga immediate apple alton five six months constant
ioy will be given 10 industrious men. Such
cusoed 10 choppng aud hewing will be preferred. APP
Py at tho Jewellery Store OF MIR John Nj Council, Mar
Street. THOMAS A. MERA.
Nov. 7. 53-tf
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II AW NOTlCE.-FoNTAINE Il. PErrIs, late OF
N Orange county, VirgniA having located in the city
oil New York, in The practice Of Law, respectfully
ders his professional services his old Virginia friends
aud fellow ci'zens generally Being generally known
through the State, he deems references unncc essary
All bu.ess communications him addressed postpaid
viii receive prompt and faithful attention.
N Is. Peisons in the South, who havs, or may here
alter have runaway slaves suspected he in either
York or philadelphia, may Ind IL their advantage to
send infinitely descriptive as
above September 80. 42-6m
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yEN0 THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OF VIR.
II GiNlA.-The lIention OF the School Commission
FRS OF the State respectfully invited the following
legations imposed OH them by law, viz:
L. IL therduy TO hold annual meetings al the Court
Houses OF their respective Counties corporations
the first day OF the Courts OF the said or corpora
tons, TO he holden in the month of October. majority
oil the whole number is requisite TO form a Board for the
transaction oil business.
AZ the meetings so TO be held, examine correct
and settle their IreasuTer the 30 OF
ember preceding; 10 prepare their annual poris aud
transmit 10 the Clerks of their Courts the said accounts
time Tor the trsnsmi.ion OF certified copies thereof to the
Second Auditor Ivy the LIST day the ensuing Session Of
the General Assembly.
A. said meeting, as thereafter possible
elect Treasurer aud Clerk for the ncug the
LIST OF January thereafter, and
A. To adopt such regulations, not inconsistent with law
as VIII enable them TO conduct their edngs
ensuing year, actively and Systematically
AS The oims prescribed Tor the the School Com
missoners together with abstract of the laws relating
10 The education OF poor children have been in the hands
oil the School Commissioners since the Spring 1929
uce Is given that strict compliance with diem will
he hereaitcr insisted upon. previous tho payment
quota OF tie year following that Tor which returns arc
due
~ Those boards OF School Commissioners, who have
Jailed TO prepare and transmit, according law to the
clerks CT their respective courts returns OF their
ngs during the year erna ing the 30h September 1893
are also notified, that unless that duty be performed with
out further delay necessarily he taken 10
recover The legal penalties imposed in such cases
J. BROWN, Jr. 2nd Aud'r,
And Sup. i.ty Fund.
September %. 4O-I6,
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TaSilE Trustees OF the Academy in Smhield, Isle of
Il Wight county, will, on the 81 Saturday in Novem-
Der next, elect Teacher for the The price of
tuition Tor the scholastic year is, $40 for Latin aud
Greek-ior the lover branches S25 There il no fixed
-alsry-but ie patronage generally such insure
gentlemAn OF qualifications, ample compensation. Per-
sons wishing the situation may address, postpaid, the
President OF the Trustees Of the Smi,hfeld Academy,
Smithfeld l.le OF Wight county, Va.
October 81. 5I-4t
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

6SALE OF VALUABLE SERVANTS, &c.--I will
~ sell, the highest bidder, Tor cash. Tuesday the
lith day OF November, il lair. IL not, the fair lay
at the late residence OF Matthew Anderson deed in
Louisa county, iour very valuable Ssvesone male and
three females The females have all been brought up in
the house, aud good and chAmbernai
At the time and place. shall aiso sell. the stock
cattle, sheep, Sc DAVID ANDERSON, Jr,
Executor IF .Afdtiheto anderson, deed
November T. 53-td
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MIOriCE-AlI persons having claims assin.t the
1v of Marcus Eicap, Jun deceased Wi, pies,e present
them properly authenticated, for payment, All persons
indebted the said estate will he expected 10 make i'm
mediate payncni-ss longer indulgence cannot he given
shall leave this State Tor the West OH or before The 25
o the present month. In my absence, my brother, Dr.
p. III Ecan, will be duly authorized settle all accounts
relating TO the estate GEORGE II. ELCAN,
Nov z. [hS-4'] Executor If M Elcon, deed
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Id oANoKE NAvIGArIoN STOCK FOR sALN.-

NIB OAN0KE NAVIGATION STOCK FOR SALE
q Ns,h Robards, Esecuor OF John Washington. decd
u.s. James L.. WORKMAN aud wiieBy virtue Of order Of
thu Supreme Court oil North Carolina, made in tho above
suit, vii sell at public Auction, upon credit Of six
months, in the town OF Clafksve, Friday, the 18th
day OF November next, twenty Eve Shares oil Roanoke
Navigation Stock, belonging the estate of John ASH
ington. deceased. THOS. b. LIrrLEJOHN, Com.
October 81. 5i-25N
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M WILLIAMSBURG LADIES' SEAiINARY-The
w Misses BALLANTINE, grateful for the liberal en-
conragement they have received beg leave inform their
ens and the pablo, that the duties OF their Seminary
will be resumed on the first Monday in November, and
terminate the las, OF July.
The OF instruction in this institutions s carried
on according 10 the plan OF the first Northern Seminares
and every nion paid the mannefa and
nj iIlen mill,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-11-07

THNO HOTEL KEErERS.-The undersigned illus.
IA tees for the Stockhodrr) offer lease for
term Of years, the establishment in e town OF Peters
burg, Va, known as The BoLLrNGBRooK HorEL.
The building s spacious being 100 ieet front aud 10
fret deep-ree stories high, exclusive Of basement is
convenient well arranged and svorahly situated supplied
with Spring Water, and has cominodious stables &C. at
dched 10 the Establishments
The great increase OF travelling through Petersburg in
-quence OF The facility presented by the Rail Road TO
Nor'h Carolina, in connection with Mil Coaches in every
direction, aud Steamboats, from the Northern cities insure
an extensive custom. exclusive OF many ,,,ors the
ne'gbong country. aud as large a number OF regular
boardets could he desired
There are few situations establishments which pre-
sent as many advantages this person disposed 10
keep large Hotel Possession may be had OH the lst
January, 1885. For terms apply to
JOHN v. WILCOX
HARTWELL p. HEATH.
NATHANIEL FRIEND.
Ott IL 47-l3t
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~ WE Itoeyh Session Of my Seminary for Youths
ID will commence the l5h October, 1884, at Sully
IN the county OF Fairfax and close the 18th OF the fol-
lowing August. There Will be no vacation except from
the 10Th Of August 10 the 18Th of October. The course
OF instruction comprsrs, Eng-h, Latin, French, Compo-
-i'ion, Civil History the Elements Of Natural and Moral
Philosophy, Arithmetic, Algebra, the Elements OF Geo
metry, the Globes, Bookkeeping AMI the Evidences oil
Christianity few hours oil each day will be employed
in tile kitchen and flower garden nursery aud vineyard
these valuable and useful enploymen have from ex-
peiience ornd highly beneficial and delightful 10 my pu-
pills. aud TO have superseded ondness for games
aud nmusemenis, winch lay the foundation OF many bad
habits In after life. The discipline is strict and parental
The most seduous attention paid TO the aud an-
nefs OF my pupils, who all reside in my family and form
part OF it, The number is limited, enabling me TO nav
proper attention 10 EACH and TO study, and adapt my in
stIucon TO their respective characters and capacitep at
the same time, that is sufficiently numerous form an
agreeable and welordered community within ourselves
The charge Tor the scholastic year ten months is one
hundred and fifty dollars payable half yearly in advance
Tor board, wasng fire, Candles and tuition. No dedmc
tou Is made Tor absence; aud admitted lor
shorter period than the scholastic year for which they
have entered. Each pupil fTrn-hes his own matrass
bedding aud towels such desire it, be furnished
sSi,h marass and bedding six dollars per session.
Books aud Stationery, requested will be furnished at
the booksellers prices, cash Such Of my friends as
may this advertisement, will confer favor by
recommending my Institution TO these who have sons 10
educate i here repeat that shall not again return to
my former residence OH the Tide water.
Letters postpaid, directed 10 gully ION the Stage
road from the District 10 Wncheser) Chanuly POST
Office, FAi'fax county, Virgins, will he promptly aueud-
ed TO. VIM BRENT Jr
September I6 3s-u5,hN
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSiLVANIA-.liedc
u Dtpdrfment.-1he Lectures will commenc on Mon
day, November the 81, and be continued till the Isl OF
March, under the following arrangement OF the Chairs
Institutes and Practice OF Medicine, aud Clinical prac
ice, by Nathaniel Chapman, NJ d., and Samuel Jack
son, NJ. d.
Anatomy, Ivy William +. Horner, M. d.
Marria Medica, by John Redman Coke, NJ. D.
Chemistry, by Robert Hare, NJ. ID.
Surgery, by William Gib,on, NJ. ID.
Obstetrics and the Diseases OF women and children by
-, NJ ID.
w. +. HORNER Dean,
s. W. corner OF Spruce and Oh streets
SeDtcunher ,,nN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-11-07

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE II offer
for sale the whole Of the real Of Samuel VIII
iains, decd, consulting OF the Tavern Halifax Court
honse al present occupied by Jackson s. Medley The
contains IL acre., the buildings whch consist of the
Tavern house and necessary ouhouses Office iables Sc
"ie largo and couIHandious; they all
Tue beSt oil coU maieiais, large gacn
well eAclosed IL is az present under lease, (o which
there are 'ee years TO from the frs, day OF January
nex) at the annual rent OF $500 This is very valuable
property, and well worhy The attention OF capitalists aud
persons disposed 10 in the business OF keeping
vern Tract Of III I-2 acres conIg 10 the layefn
which will be laid oil into lots suitable Tor the reside
OF persons whose occupations may render il esabie
be the Court house and form part of the village
portion Of this Land from 20 80 acres, may be had
Win The Tavern II desired by the purchaser.
Tract OF 3o4 is acres, within quarter of a mile Of
tie Courthouse, which was ie residence oil Mr.. Will
Hams. THIS Tract is well improved having comfortable
dwelling house, large gancry, stable ice house, &C.
- veiy desirable situation lor proie sional gentle man
Tract OF lO2 acres, Banisier aud Dry creek adj
Joining the lands OF Stephen Kent, John H. WimLsh and
others and within two miles OF the Court house.
Tact OF 23l about three miles Nortlwcst from
The Courthouse, the road leading Meaisvi.lr This
land Is OF good quality; the plantation csh il
having been recently cleared, aud is sufficient Tor or
hands,; the Improvements oversqeI's house, Negro
quarters aud live new built aud very fine
Tract OF III IL acres, on Banister river, and TO
The tract last described.
Tract OF 296 acres. the head waters of Terrible
creek The greater part Of this land is in forest aud Of
good quality.
The terms will be, credit Of g. ID and IS months the
purchasers giving bonds with good security aud the title
Ut the Lands retained until the money is paid
will receive proposals in whiting Tor the purchase Of
any part OF the above property until Nth day Novem
Der next, which DAY or previously disposed OF if
will be Oferedat Halifax Courthouse, public auction
RICHARD LOGAN,
Er'or Of Samuel IVHoms, deceased.
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10000 hoop poles
The whole, save the bIlels and hoop poe, to be deli
yered At The Pcnitentiay by the .t day OF March
(lsSo) Proposals will be made either 10 Col Morgan,
(Supefintendent) or tic subscriber
THOS. c. MONCCRE
october IL. III-t0 General agent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-11-07

UHAViNG strong inclination 10 go 10 the West,
N n will sell privately, very accommodating terms
The tract OF land which reside 1t contains about
2i0 large proportion OF which is in woods, aud
lies immediately he Stage Road from Richmond TO
Williamsburg, abont miles from the ormcr place. Ii is
now kept Tavern and combines many advantages
make II OF considerable no,oety, and profit person
whose taste and nrins,ion lead that line oil busness
IT has on II house 81 feet in length aud wide
with every necessary sppendage. deem il eces.sry
10 say more, a' persons wishing purchase will Of course
view the premises beiore commencing treaty for H.
Henrico Nov. z. [53--4tl w. HALEY.
will also sell my house and lot Church Hill. The
house il large aud comnolious aud in very healthy
situation For luther pSrcuass enquire of the sub-cr
Der, eight miles brow Richmond, Mr.. George Roper
living on the premises. W HALEY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-11-07

a VALUABLE ROANOKE ESTATE FOR SALE
IN own both sides OF Roanoke River generally on
pose 10 the Ferry commonly called Eaton, Ferry in lie
State OF North Carolina, between aud 5000 acres OF
Land about 5000 OF which low grounds upon tie RI
yer, aud is equal il not superior in quality TO any with
in tic ownership OF any Individual above the alis within
my knowledge The high lands of fine quality and
highly productive IN tobacco wheat aud cotton NV
residence on the North eide OF the river, aud ,yuhin a
nile OF ~ isheshy; aud situation Ia the State is bet
Ter Improved, sgtceaby provided Tor la ce Ia
nifty OF whites and blacks On the North aud South side
Of tie river there Mile which carry each iwo pair of
mileloaes, aud command ample in wheat and
will sell The above Lsnds, under all the ADVANTAGES
and Disadvantages II there lie any, upon reasonable terms
should greatly prefer 10 sell lie Lands have briefly de-
scfbed 10 ono purchasers hut II s cannot be foue con-
venieny, viii divide ia parts 10 suit purchasers
SELL or will sell my Lands, with view 10 = removal
10 the Western county. Those who disposed 10 pur.
chase Lands valuable ia themselves, aud convenient TO e
markets Of Petersburg and Richmond and will soon be SO
to Norfolk, will apply 10 Tue on the premi.ea
WILLIAM EATON.
arren county, October Fl. 4S-w0
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VALUABLE TAVERN AND PLANTATIONS
FOR SALE.-Being disposed to re ire [. ON the busy
aud troublesome employment Of Tavern-keepng, | will
sell on reasonable terms that valuable Tavern Beed
together with the Plantation attached thereto containing
i25 by survey. The is considered one OF the
most profitable establishments in the Stae the
ences are gr-aL-The Railroad Depot is within two
hundred yards Of the house. There is also Race course
q, which there regular Spring races, yielding
$4,000. The plantation is in high of improve
meni as any TO be found, adapted the culture OF
corn, wheat, oats and COTTON about I20 acres Of
the very richest cotton lots. will also sell the
Plantation formerly owned by the late Person Tur-
ner. decd, situated about four miles below Beeld im-
meiiaely Meheriu river, containing 400 acres; the
greater part valuable low grounds any thai
being less liable to overflow and at the same time, in
high state OF cultivation, having been lately by
Que oil the neatesi and best farmers in the stale
But enough.--lhe owner, expecting that any gentle
man disposed purchase, will call him for further iu-
formation, orbens to mention many additional ay
attendant this property Possession OF the Tavern may
be had immediately together with the furniture OF every
description, mostly and the purchaser will be allow
cd TO seed his crop this TALL Possession will be given OF
the Plantations at Christmas, earlier il possible; when
the purchasers be accommodated with isions of
almost every description For terms, apply in Bel
Geld. John B(JT1S
September .. 56--w2m
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z INNEN GARDEN AND NURSERIES, FLUsn.
INC, MAN NEW YoRK.- Nm Prince s. Sons
have just published their catalogue with greatly re.
dHced prices Every department OF tls establishment il
~ ic most peirct condition. gad 10 the accuracy and
superiority Of s poduciions aud strangers are solicited 10
visit q, and Judge tor themselves The Fut Trees are Of,
largeze, andin tie most vgoons state suitable orc hands
where pronp Tearing is dcsifed. Amorg tese afe the
hne new Fiennsh Pears Ornamental Trees and Flower
ing Shrubs can be lurnshed of the largest size worth
treble The price Of small ones .evtrs years ate thus
gainedin cmhelh'hmeut Tie collections OF Green. louise
Flsns and llofdy FlOwefng Plants, particularly Itch
and niefcsnng the assofnnenis Of Roses and Double
Dsha comprise all the new, splendid varieties anl each
cOneenon occupies above srre 81 grounds Splendid
D'''i's VIII Low be supplied at SO. IL aud Sc per
Johsni Zach root dsinct named variety, selected by Us
O dubious Flower Roofs TIC stock il greatly ineieas
ed ihai they viii be sold st very low rates.
Whets large number u Trees, &c. IS ordered dis
eouul viii be made, aud credit gwen, 80 desired
The o"ners Of Nurseiies aud other vendors Of Trees
aud seods, viii be supplied liberal discount and con.
renient credit
All invoices oinanang from w. have our printed head.
ing sud signature aud others arc guaranteed Or
ders lett With ho subscriber will have immediate aen-
ion Of whom catalogues may be had
Oc'. "a l49-w8J JAMES WINSTON.
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VHNHE CdmijieM Jockey Club Fail Meeting Of 1881,
n VIII commence on TUESDAY, the llih OF Novcu-
Der next
FIRST DAY. ropricior's Purse $50, mile heats; en-
trance $40.
SECOND DAY-Jockey Club Purse $780, two mile
heats; eni. ance $l5, 10 be added TO the purse.
RICHARD NJ. THORNTON, Proprietor.
September 10. 39-tdr
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NOflCE.--Ail persons having cisn,s against fhe late
~ Charles Pegfow are hereby requested 10 make Them
known, az provision may be made ior IT, payments and
those indebted 10 tbe estate requested 10 make lnne
daie payment ED. w SIMS
adm'r 10Th The JViH annered Of Charles Pe,gor. s,
Virginia Mills, Oclobef2f 40-wfNs
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EAQUELiN r. TAYLOR has received BY the .bi.s
- Caledonia Bfsnler and Hark Away an additional
mppy Of Goods suitable, Tor tho Fall trade which he Offers
Tor SALE aud will be happy any orders with
which Merchants, Planters or Farmers mey enrust him.
OcioDcfHl 40-Cf
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nAKRIDGE FEMALE sCHooL.-Ths school, ST
" tnated near Bowling Green, YHgina, will be con.
unned the ensuing year by its present teacher Miss
JONES The u'u'l branches Of tlc best Engl,h Educa.
ton are taught Ivy Miss j., including Grammar, History
Arithmetic and Geography with tie OF the GIobes al
SO the Elements OF Natural and Moral Philosophy, Che
Estry and Astronomy She will also teach plain and
namenta needle work, for small additional
required The terms for Board and Tui'on, embracing
every expense but books will be ninety dollars third
in advance
len or twelve Boarders can be accommodated al Osk-
ridge on the above termsand il may not he siss say
That thus far this has proved he Of the heaies
spots In Virginia. WILSON ALIEN
October 81 t5l-nDl agent Jor The School
FHNlMhERS WANTED AT THE PENITENTIARY
N 1000 feet inch yellow pine plank
1000 feet 81 inch yellow pine plank
1Oo do 3-S do DO DO 10 crooked edge, for
500 do do do poplar plank. clear of knots and
shakes
500 do So do do do do clear of knot.
500 do birch scanIIng, inches square, II feet long,
clear stuff
500 do do do do do do do
100 hickory axlerees
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HzcMn0sD, VzRGGsX4 rAzD.sI y, eo s.E.wYE1s > Isaa

OST, Between the Capitol and The Farmers Bank.
N the following Warrants, nth the Treasurets Checks,
on The f'rners Bank annexed them all under this date
under the names OF
Charles James Packe, for $500
Penelope Packe, 50 90
Revd. Aug Pscke, 80
Edmund Packe, 27O
james PAcke, SO 25
George Acton & Ro Scott, 537 so
GCwsn s. Max, 81 %
Payments oi the above Checks being stopped the find
err viii please return them 10 the Farmers Bank where
u required . suitable, ward will be paid.
Application will be made 10 the next Legislature 10
grant Duplicate Warrants aud Checks as above by
JOSEPH MARX & SON.
Richmond, let Octobrr, 1884 41-n
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VALUABLE CH1CKAtIOMINY LAND 4 MILL
FOX SALE-Pufsusnt 70 decree Of The Sppsfiof
Court Of Law snd Chsnctry for the county OF Hanovrr
pronounced At the Last session. The undersigned Commits.
soner therein appointed will Monday Tie 10b Of No.
yem1er next OF lair not, the next air dsy) sell he
highest bidder upon fhe prcses that well known piece
parcel Of land called Kidds belonging TO tie children
Of John jones, deed adjoining the lands VI Hugh Watt
John Paul and others, aud containing by survey
and plat, nearly three lundted and sixty scTe The i'm
provciDebls arc, dwelling house lately repaired wish
four rooms and cellar, kitchen, cofn-house, &c The
open land s divided into three felds each Of which will
produce hundred barrels OF con; hall OF the ac
" low grounds, ihe~gfeaicT part uheclsiined, bat well
tmbefed aud 90 rich any mud land on tie sw.mp On
tie same day, will also sell pursuant said decree the
mill and forty Vt land attached thereto aed
about two miles IRON said tract The sale oi tie n.i
&C. will take place ~ and the plsulson at O'Clock
IermsSo much cash III the expense Of the
sale he belsnce upon credit Of and years. viii.
ont Interest, to be paid IN equal annual nsalmeD The
purchaser giving bonds with sufficient and approved secu.
riiy aud Tie title retained Until the hole OF tho purchase
money be psiJ. EZEKIEL s. TAILEY. Co,i
Hanover, Oct. %. 4o-Iuy2f