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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26

EpUBL1C SALE-By virtue Of a Deed Of Trust exc.
n cutce by William Toney 10 Colin Clarke, and John
j. Dickinson and The sub, crbe bearing date on the 10th
day Of February 1920 and recorded in the County Court
Of Powhaian Tor purposes therein mentioned will be soId
70 The highest bidder, at public auction, for cash. N Pow
baan Court house, on the first Monday in October nex
being court day, negro woman named Nancy and her
son Frederick also two beds and furniture, one walnut
desk, one table, and one watch much Of the said
properly as viii be sufficient TO satisfy The purposes Of the
said Deedand such file as is vested in the subscriber
will be conveyed TO the purchasers.
Sept 70. B7-wtds
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GOLD MINES or THE UNITED STAT rs.-what were
considered tue dreams OF visioDsvs stimulated by grasp
ing cupidny at the early discovery OF the North Amer
can continent, turn out 10 be true predictions Ia all the
old Charters, aud in the FIRST especially OF The North and
SCUM virginia Companies, compfehrnding the entire
American continent from the Atlantic TO the Pacific
oceans these truly magnificent grants TO the then bold
vehtuers under Raleigh, Cabot, Soto, Sc, and which
were lot ked upon in pretty much the same light the
promises oil Don Quixoe TO Sanco Panza, the Janeses
ana the Chareses, on the thrones OF Eng
uously and scrupuouy reserved TO themselves the PRO
us .ha. might arise from any mines OF eold silver
other precious metals. Time has shown that these con-
lectures on the embowelled wealth our country have
proved true and that had continued in colonial de-
pendence, our mines would have become a lucf alive
source OF revenue TO those roy ersonsges 1t is esa
ted we perceive, In the transactions OF the Geological
Society OF pennsy an since the of
ue WORKING oil The gold mines, that run in mineral belt
u may be said, parallel 10 the the Blue Ridge
irom Georgia to Maryland, there has been obtained gold
10 the amount OF no less than sir millions of dollars The
mines are generally in iacose slate gness &c. scattered
snperhcilly in the gravely beds of small streams and
therefore easily worked Three deposite mines alone, in
Georg'a have yielded half million dollars. Those oil
North Carolina generally furnish million Of bullion an .
nuay TO the mint But itle however. OF the great pro-
portion gets into circulation Most of is worked up into
Jeweiry. or exPoited-N y Star.
MIR. McDUFrIE The annexed is copy OF the let
yer addressed by MIR McDuie 10 the Governor announ-
cling his resignation.
We understand that wri,s of Election will be forthwith
issued, TO supply the vacancy; and that the election will
take place the second Monday aud Tuesday in October
Charleston Mercury.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Sept. G.
Sir-I he stale OF my health, which, notwthsis nding
nave devoted myself exclusively its restoration for the
last Tour or i've months has experienced material i'm
povemeDt, obges me 10 abandon the idea OF completing
e term Tor which have been elected, the Congress OF
The United States That the vacancy which will be thus
created may be supplied The general election in Oc,o
ocr next now announce to you my resignation in order
mat you may officially communicate the fact 20 the cleo
tors OF Edgeheld and Abbeve Districts aud cause the
necessary arrangements 10 be made Tor holding separate
eecuon ior Representative, TO the remainder
me term Tor which have been elected
am, with great consideration and respect your obe-
dieni servant. GEO M'DIIFFIE
10 His Excellency, RoBERr Y. HAYNE, ChMleeton,
:. g.
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a 4 REAT BARGAINS OF ELEGANT AND FASH.
w lONABLE ARflCLES.--Tbe subscriber has made
arrangements ose his present stock OF elegant and gaua
b'e goods, on az moderate terms possble they
TO be surpassed by any merchant ia the State bsrg
Let II tie understood, that every thing OF the best Qua
y and univ eisaly allowed TO he the Bndsonest asso
ment IN Richmond IL is necessary that the stock Of
Fancy Go ds should be disposed OF before ether arrange.
men's entered into which under consideration.
The ladies' aud gentlemen Of Richmond, and It's vicinity
will TO wei call AID view the above extensive assortment
OF useful and ornamental articles.
CHARLES HORN, agcR.
September o. 3s2d
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HE above Springs arc situated in the Northern part OF
Boteourt coun y, within two and half miles Of James
River, 10 miles above Paonsburg and Buchanan OH the
road from, thence 10 the White Sulphur Springs from
which they distant ~ miles; from lie king on % miles
aud about the distance West Of the Natural Bridge
Having but recently become the OF th.
our best efforts have enabled complete its i'm
p'ovenens so lar desired. We have, however, made
such progress with the buildings and other preparations
as to authorize confident belief, that by the 10 the
july we shall be prepared Tor the accommodation OF
some 10 or so visiiers.
These Springs, though well known in tho adjacent
countless are om want Of preparation by their former
owners TO receive company comparatively unknown TO
the distant public; therefore deem il proper to saw for
the information OF such, that the is similar qusli
~ to that OF the White Sulphur Springs in Greenhrer
county and is heS in the highest estimation by those ho
have used H. They under the &c Mr.
Charles Dbrell, who is u-ng every effort 10 be ready
Tor the accommodation OF those who may visit him The
Eastern and Western Stages arriving every other night
Buchanan, Hack will he in readiness convey 10 the
Springs the next mornings such passengers disposed
to visit him. JOHN GARTH
Richmond, July 8. 1884. j. w. DIBRELL.
The public respectfully informed that the es-
Enlistment Will be orened Tor the reception company
on Monday the 20t inst. II is however, proper 10 saw
TO my lisnds, that they must prepared make many
Allowances rs, from the incomplete state OF things
shall be unable give them such ,cns de-
sire. CHARLES |. DIBRFIJ
July
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6SELECT SCHOOL.--To educate her sons, Tie sub.
~ scrber has employed gentleman, well qualified TO
Instruct IN the Creek and Latin Languages, Mathematics,
Geography, and all the branches OF gond English Elu-
Gallon The School will be limited 10 fifteen pupils
few boys under fifteen years OF age, will be received az
boardefs IN the subscribers fsiy They will be rcoui-
red TO observe gentccl ard respectful 10 my "a
mily and each other. Tie charge board and tui
ton will be hundred dollars, payable m-snDuay
the end Of sx months. Each boafder will he required
furnish his bed and bedding; II furnished by The
ubsciiber, additional charge OF six dollars viii be
made The School will be opened the first Of October
aud will be subject vacation Of six weeks The si,u.
alton Che residence Of the late Judge w Creen) s re-
Harkaby healthy aud sufficiently remote from the baunis
Of vice and dissipation. Application may be made
WIN. Green, Esq., 10 The subscriber near Copeper
Co0r-house, Va. NJ GREEN
September 9. 36-uO.
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NEW MUSIC. BOOKS. Sc.-Nsw Music. Is1g

NEW MUSIC, BOOKS. &c.-New Music, a large
IN supply
Stake OH Evidence, new Edition.
Waddingon's Church History, new Edition.
Notes OF Traveller through the Northern States.
Two OH Mems Tales.
The Christian Year.
Gale Middleton, 10y the author Of Bsmbletye house, SC.
Folchetto Malnspna.
The Mothers Friend, by Abbott
Christ the Mediator, a sermon by Rev. Daniel Baker
Alsoia reply, by J. b Prkin.
Almanscs for 1885, calculated by David Richardson Of
Loui-a containing table Of the Gold Coins, accurately
tested by the u. States Mint. X. ID. SANXAY Agt
September 3. 35--u
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A CARD. - Form0iRe Printing Office The public
IA IN this way informed, that lob Printing can he
executed 10 the neaes' msnner and at short notice, m
FsrmVie, Prince Edward. The proprietor homes lhst
those wanting such work in tie surrounding counties
will parcnize him. Pamphlets cards. bills blanks
SC, be printed the best terms The Office being
Of recent e,sbshmeni he asks and must look for sup.
port from the people for whose convenience II esta-
bished The Chronicle being situated In very wealthy
community, will be found useful medium Tor advertising
Orders by letter, will receive immediate attention.
Srif 3. 3J-w4w
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ETNlVERSlTY or pENNsyLyANiA--yM Medical
u DCparimentTbe Lectures will commence on Mon.
day, November tho 81. and be continued t the 1T Of
March, under the following arrangement Of the Chairs
lns uies and Practice Of Medicine, and Clinical prac-
lice, by Nathaniel Chapman, NJ d., and Samuel Jack.
son, NJ D..
Anatomy, by William T. Homer, Nj D.
Matsna Medics, by John Redtnsn Coke, M ID.
Chemistry, by Robert Hare NJ. ID.
Surgery, by William Gibson, NJ. d.
Obstetrics aud the Diseases Of women and children by
-, NJ. D.
w. e. HORNER, Dean,
s. w corner Of Spruce and OH streets
September ~. 37~-uON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26
September IL.

NOTlCE.-Abscond,d IRON the subscriber, residing in
Lnnehhnrg county, State Of Virginia, the 9th
oAy OF july 1851 Negro Boy, by the name oil ISAAC,
aged about sixteen years have good believe
that the said boy scuced way lom my service nv
certain George Winn then of the county State aore
said under protence that he would carry him TO some fe
Stale; but have doubt the substantial re ason
with HIM. was 10 sell him. and him and his dccompce
TO enjoy, undisturbed, the proceeds OF the sale am
therefore, determined TO interrupt their yainy, by
all awiui means 10 regain the possession OF said slave
the prosecution OF The offender offenders. The said
George Ninn was lurking about my plantation i'm
company WIN sa'd boy, on several occasions, but a
days before lie ahscoDded and also but fc days before
the said George VIM left the county, stating that he was
going to Decaib county State of Georgia. tits there fore
very probable that he has in that dire thinking
that distance would protect him in his vlainous and
designs
l., therefore, appeal 10 all The good citizens of Decalb
county, State oil Georgia, elsewhere spy the said
with accordn 10 law.
snhjoin description Of the aforesaid George wnn to
wit; lie is about feet high, slim made, about I'll
years OF age, with little no beard stammer i'm HE
speech and has very plain scar ON his forehead lipb
complexion, black hair, uncomnonly large feet and hands
aud sys that lac is mill wright by trade will also an
the fdcts TO my right the negro aforesaid Miss
Priscilla Winn, the Of George Winn at her death
wied that the said negro should bound out TO the car
poners trade until lac should become 81 age; after
that period, he bo by her Executor TO tie colo.
ny oil Liberia The said slave accordingly bound TO
me by John p. Winn her Executor according TO the will
oil his fesairix and the laws OF the OF Viz
gina.
will give $40 reward for the apprehension of the said
slave, ii secured in jail either OF the States OF virginia
or Georgia, or else where will also give reward of
800 II tie said slave should be found in the possession of
tic sdid WInn, or for Information where he has disposed
HIM The negro boy is very much grown for his age Of
very black complexion, slow spoken aud about IL ec
high
Communications may be made TO me- residing near JEFF
rcs. Store Post Office, Noloway County. Va
os sst EGs ,s Of The G s !oa%a will publish tho
D. III.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26

FEV0 SOUTHERN MERCHANTS w hoIesaie and
ID Retail Hat Mandatory, No l6l, Chestnut Street
nearly opposite the u. s Bank Philadelpha.-The sub
scibers, constantly receiving from their Mandatory,
large aud general assortment OF Hats, suitable Tor the
southern Market and DESTROYS extend their business So
cit the attention OF Southern Merchants their establish
ment.
Situated in the most fashionable part of the city, and re-
ceving the European ishoSs quarterly they are able 10
furnish Hats Of every shape, from the latest Beau Monde
TO the plain or broad lin; all oil which,
OF the best materials and workmanship under ow i'm
mediate Inspection and exrrion shall he spared on our
part to m'ke II acceptable TO all who may avor with
their patronage. KENYON s. HARE
august IL. 2S-I6t
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n iablished ISl7A Mrs Lucy Y Gray, Principal Mis-
Lydia Booth OF N. Y, ASSET sppahsnnock
NfgniA-Ihe Sc'sion OF lhs Institution for i-35, will
commence The frat day of October next The course
Of instruction will embrace Rearing, Writing Arithmetic
Geography with he use Of The Globes AID Maps English
Grammar. Rhetoric. History, Natural and Moral phioso
ply. and Plain and Ornamental Needle Work.
u Dp@ing and Painting, and Embroidery, will be
taught at OK charges
TERMS:
Board Washing, &c. per annom, SIOO
TunSn, d
Fuel, .
Each scholar will furnish her own bed and bedding
Payment will be expected quarterly in advance.
Music Master Is engaged and win give insiructionin
that science AZ $40 per quarter.
Tappabannock, August8O. sf-tO
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YWyHE LAW SCHOOL AT FREDERICK SBUR1

THNiiE LAW SCHOOL AT FREDERICKSBURG
N viii commence its Session, Monday the Sd oil
next November, and will terminate the latter end of
March, 1885 The exercises In this School las he etc.
iore) consist mainly in the study of The approved
books, With critical daily examinations, with
oral expo itions ana illustrations subjects under
nnalion by the Teacher Experience of several YEARS
has shown that these exercises much efficient
means oil legal instruction than the ransory mprer
made by course OF Lectures The hooks used will
be Blacksiohes fuckers and Keuts Commentaries and
Cruises Digest The Virginia Student should provide
himself with Tate's Digest The fee TO tie Instructor il.
800 10 be paid in cash before admission the School
Boarding may be had in town upon very reasonable
say from $40 10 $l2 so per month"; exclusive only of
fuel and washing; which may be procured for very
derate prices The whole expense and above the
oil about FIVE months. JNO TAYLOE LOMAX.
September 8. BIN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26

e. L. LEON ESTATE AND MlLLS.-This valuable
~ Estate ana NJ ills for Substituted on the
South side OF the Roanoke miles from the house.
IN the county OF Meekehburg. The Tract contains 1900
acres, OF which 225 excellent low ground: no
other estate on The river surpasses for health erIi-
y OF soil There will be $50 bushels Of wheat seeded on
Il this fall The Mills known "S Leon" are 40 by
40 feet, stories high, having nexhausible water
power and running six pair Of stones for grinding wheat
aud corn--6O barrels OF flour manufactured daily.
great bargain will be given, il application is made
dia'ely to the subscribers residing on lie pIem'cs
JAMES Y JONES
ST. Leon, September 10. $685.
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RECOUNT CLEMENT FOR SALE--That beautiful
I'VE and desirable farm tho late residence Of Major
l.. Barnes, decd, and known by the name Of Mount
Clement, IL now offered for sale The contains by
recent survey GIT acres, Than three ourihs of which
is RAPPahAnnock land equal in fertility TO any in The
yicni'y, aud IL situated about miles from the town Of
1aPpahanuock The farm sdyded into three fields zach
OF which VIII proiuce on an average, 400 barrels corn
ami 100 bushels wheat and is under good enclosure
The improvements large brick Dwelling house, with
nine rooms exclusive Of several closets and garrett aud
IN good repair, Smokehouse, Dairy, Kitchen, two Ora
Daries, Carriage house, &c.
The situation Of Mount Clement in point Of beauty snd
convenience TO market Is surpassed by Iono in the
comfy OF Essex. he terms of sale will be made ac-
comnodatlog 10 the purchasers tho privilege OF crop Of
whrai allowed aud full possesson with on indisputsble
title, given on LIST July next
Persons disposed TO purchase, invited TO vie the
premises which will he shesn by the Managef on the
farm, or by VIM A. Wright, Of Tappahannock. Should
this ifm not he sold privately, ii will be Offered at pubic
sale, Oh The premises Tic lsddy Of October ne OF on
The next lair day. For further particulars reference may
be had TO Col. g. w. GOoch, Richmond, Robert G.
Halle, Or VIM. a. Wright at Tsppahsnnock, or to Mai
Tbos. H. Barnes, Col. p. a. Bramhan, Of Richmond
county all 81 whom, authorized 10 treat with The pur.
chaser August IL 2S-wGw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26

WWIADSwORTH & WILLIAMS are now receiving
Wv large and general assortment Of goods, suitable
for the Fall trade.
Richmond, September 9, 1894 96-Iet
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NNTANTED, as Apprentice 70 the Printing Bnsi
w ness, Youth Of respectable connexions, from
IA to 10 years Of age possessing good English Education
Apply ~ Tho office Of his paper Msy 20
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26

TENHE school, which Is taught at my house in tho
n lower end OF Louisa aud az light miles north OF
Gooebaad courthouse, will he continued the ensuing
year, under the direction Of my son, Walter G. Shelton
lie lately graduated al iampden sydney College, and
Il recommended by the Faculty OF that institution 10
the patronage Of parents and guardians, cas- nsrue
Cor Of youth in al those branches Of education usu
ally pursued in Academies and classical Schools" His
phee Tor the lower branches Of English, will be $i5
snd for Tie higher branches and Latin and Greek 800
will take few b'srdefs nt sos for the scholssif
year 10 months, each boafder finding his own bed oc
paying 50 in addition, II furnished by me. The school
will commence The 10Th January next.
Sept. Q. f3f-a8p1 WIN. SHELTON
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NOIICE.-To the Legatees OF Jesse Hodges decd.
late of the county OF GoochAnd, State OF Virgnis
I'ke notice, that l. executor Of the lae Nicholas NJ
Vaughan deed, formerly Sheriff of the said comfy of
Goochahi. and SUCH committee of the estate OF said
Jesse Hodges, deceased, have settled The accounts of
the said Nieoas Nj. Vauehau's administration upon the
said estate, and am now ready and anxious pay
you what Is due from my esaior Since the settlement
OF The administration accounts, have been, now and
shall continue 10 he prepared pay eArh and all of you
The balance due, but will not hold myself bound 10 pay
you interest OH the money held for YOU
JOHN NJ VAUGHAN,
Executor Of " NJ VaughGn.
September. 3l-9t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26

NOIlCE EXrENDED.-An persons having claims
against The Estate OF the late John Spencer, decd,
OF King William County, State of Virginia, requested
10 bring them forward 10 the subscriber adjustment on
or before the 10th day OF November ensuing All
claims brought forward after that time will be rejected,
snd this notice pleaded in bar
JAMES THOMSON
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JAMES THOMSON,
Sept. l6. 37-st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-24
NaNv s.Hsagas VOL * 40. $3.50.
Splendid Furniture.
CHARLES KOONES

CHARLES KOONES,
Calumet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, meet door
to the corner of .alfred street.
sIAS on hand, and constantly manufactures gene
II ratassortment of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE
Which, for elegance and durability ,defes competition
Hsstock, generally consists OF
Grecsn and plain sofas, cuuchesa and lounges
Mahogany and all kinds ofdrawing room chairs
Grecian, winged aud single wardrobes
Pedestal end sdeboards with tops and mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Piller and block dining, card and breakfasttables
do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
Centric or loo 90
Frenchand vsrou other bureaus, with anu without
Ladies iressing tables, with and without mirrors
Ditto workstands and music stools
Dittoand gentlemen's abnet, secretaries and book
WasAstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany, bird eye, and curl
maple and common beadsteads
Cribs, cradles, candestands shaving dos
and every other article in the cabinetline.
LIKEW1SE,
Mahogany ofyarious kinds, steam sawed, curl and
shaded veneers, copalyans, sackng bottoms, cords,
BEDS, MATrRA ASSES, 60.
The above articles will be disposed ofor cash to
punctual persons on the most liberalterms.
Avery extensive patronage from Washington indu
to say, that gI furniture to any pur
chaserin that city free ofexpence.
Turning & Carving executed IN tAebestnsanaer'
may 20
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HATS, CAPS. &c. &c. y!

ia >, CAFS. &C. &C.!.'
EOHN L. EVANS respectfully informs his
81 old customers and the public generally, that
he mas on hand splendid assortment Of superior
BLACK HATS, of all shapes and qualities,
manufactured by journeymen of long and wei!
tried experience. As he keeps no apprentices,
he can therefore, with confidence, recommend
any work which may leave his shop.
He has just received, by the last arrivals from
Boston and elsewhere, GAPS OF latest fashions
aud of best work manship and materials; among
them will be found YOUTHS and Mems Cloth
Caps, of variety Of patterns. Also, few do
zen Ladies' Cloth Riding Caps, a new and beau.
tifuI article He continues to keep LADIES
FURS of every kind. such as Fur Stocks, Boa
Constructors, &c. &c.
And For Skins for gentlemen's cloak collars.
He is now manufacturing LADIES' BEAVER
BONNETS of the latest fashion, which are
thought handsomer than any thing OF the KIND
ever before offered to the public. All of which
he will dispose of, on accommodating terms.
nov 2S-d5m
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DuMFRIEs, TrCH OINTMENT.

FESifE extensive sale and established reputation of
L Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the propr
etor to recommend it with renewed confidence TO the
public, Us mos, innocent well as powerful appica
ton for this ANNOYING disease The most nyeietate
cases have been ONE HOUR! by this estee m
ed Ointment II contains mercury, or other noxl
Gus Ingredient and my be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, to pregnant females
Price 375 cents,
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. T. Kidder. mme
date successor to the late DR. L. Conway For SALE
with all the other Conway Medicines" at his Coun
ting Room, No. go, next door to j. Kid1er's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets near Con
cert Hall. Boston; and also by his special appoint
ment, by WM. siA"LhI'
Fairfax street, Alexandra.
=. Large discounts to those who buy to sell again
ian Is