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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

We ASON'S RATHER This distinguished stallion
1VH will stand the ensuing season at my stable Tav-
lorsyle, Hanover and the Old Church. In the lower part
OF Hanover at the low price 25 tie scason which NAV
be discharged by the payment Of $780, or before the
2Oth OF July next, at which time the will expire
$4Oio insure with foa Good pasturage will be
furnished gratis, and fed grain al rs
and every attention paid prevent accidents but will
not be responsible Tor any 81 to the groom.
Rather IL beautiful chesnut Is q hands high of fine
bone and 10 point OF beauty and symmetry Of FORM not
surpassed By any horse. From the performance Of the
etc OF his colts that have been trained ami those etc cut
NJ unfried mares Rather ought to stand az hyI as av
horse breeder Of horses Pfmero tie frat beat
nearly all the favone colts in Virginia from TO mile
beats$3500 offered and refused for hnis second
MuiiHora, sold for $500 to VIM. H. TAYLOR ybobaJ
trained her before I've purchased; third Violet inc coli IN
Mr. Adams for 1920 after e had trained and run her
sold sister Of MulinOra before gave trial. tor 5000
These are oil that have been trained within my know
lodge From these fac ought he not 10 Stand as high
horse! Ills blood is equal TO the best, aud il the public
VIII give bin chance at few good mares, will prove
this is Puff.
Pedigree.--Ratler was got by that distinguished race
horse 1imoleon, his dam Constitution was by Dionred
on, OF the same Of Timoleon this mare was by the
old imported SaIIram, which by 0Kellcys English
Eclipse, his grand dam Old Wiidair, e. e. grand dam
Fearnough q. g. e. grand dam Diver, T. z. gig. grand
sc. &c. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON
March g. O01st
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28
ENresIe tSu1.iass. GOOeEs.

"E wish TO appnze customers and country
w merchants generally, that in the daily
expectation of the arrival OF Spring Assortment Of
BRITISH DRY GOODS, direct from England, which
will be much the larges, have made-lille less
probably than 100000 in valueaHd which will compre
bend greater variety articles and styles OF Goods Than
has been customary 10 import into this market. The
favorable terms which many OF these goods have been
bought in England and the still favorable rates at
which we have obtained Exchange pay for them Ia
ken in connection with the important reduction in the tu-
ty on many leading articles, enable us we think 10
give TO those who may obtain their supplies of u.s. I'm.
common advantages this When they arrive i'm.
messte notice VIII he given 10 all newspapers Of the
Time they viii be open and ready for sale
Our supply Of American, French, India German and
Swiss Goods, will be as full and complete during the
month OF March, as at eny time this Spring.
would also inform our customers, that shall pro.
badly receive by The ship which brings our Drv Goods
(bui Ibis is not certain 1000 sacks best LTVERP DOL
SALT, Factory filled, ten 10 the fon-sucl in all re-
spects as we have imported for several seasons past
+. s. j. s. JAMES & CO.
February %. [95-2awtg Market Square.
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MOTICE.-Wa committed 10 the Jail OF SPOTS vania
i V county on the lst January, 1884, as runaway,
Negro man, between 80 and 40 years of age, of dark
brownish complexion FIVE feet inches high and slen.
DERBY built, has film blemish the right eye and
severe marks OF the lash his back; calls himself james
aud says he is the property Of a William Coffin Nepto
trader, of Louisiana, and purchased of James
Wright OF the Borough OF Norfolk by the said Coffin from
whom he escaped some Tine in the month Of July last on
his way 10 the South. Had on when committed a coat
pantaoons and vest OF woolen and CLOTH very much
worn. The owner is requested 10 forward, prove
property pay charges and take him away otherwise he
will be dealt with according 10 law. TiOS. HICKS,
March Ia. I102-ifl Tailor of ,SDoffst IpaDia IN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28
by IRITCHIE & COOK.

R The ENQUiRER published twice week, generally,
three times during OF the
Price, tho hceoftc Five Dollars
Notes of Chartered banks (on) will bo
eeived The Eors viii the safety Of remit
hcm ma tho all being paid by the writer's
No will be the discretion OF the
Editors, until all arcaruges havo been paid up. A
% Whoever will the OF nine papers, shall
have the gratis ..fl
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
One frat insertion, rs each
so No
assumed bv person in this city or its environs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

YENO MISS NANCY MlNG-Ma adam: AZ YOU are
not an nhabitant Of this Common ealih, take this
method 81 informing you, that shall, OH Tuesday the
on day oil April 1884, proceed 10 take dispositions OF
Col John NJ Harris, and William S,eger and Others a, the
llama MINIS, In the county OF Buekingham aud continue
from day 10 day, urtil compee read as evidence in
m injunction case, depending in the Superior Court of
Law and Chsncery, for Buckingham county, wherein am
March Is, 1884 Io3,I
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28
EN RY--v1RGIN1A.--ln Chesterfield cout
Il ty court, March I0ih 1891:


N CHANCEKY- -VIRGINIA.-In Chesterfield cOun-
Il ty court, March IOih, 1891:
George SneIlings, Plaintiff
against
William Snellings, Alexander Sncllngs. John Smell.
hngs, William Roberts, Woodson W. Hancock admins.
traitor with the will annexed OF William Wallhall, ST.
decd, and John Snellings, Defendants
The defendants, William Snellings Alexander Shell
ings, William Roberts and John Snelngs of Georgia not
having entered their appearance snd gwen security ac
coding TO the act Of Assembly and the rules OF this court
aud II appearing to the satisfaction OF the that they
are moi inhabitants of this COmmouweath II is ordered
Chat ih' said defendants do appear here the second
Monday in May next, and the Plaintiffs bill, and
that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper printed in Inc city Of Richmond, for two months
successfully, and another copy posted at the front door
the Court House of this county A Copy--Tcsfc
LAWSON NUNNALLY D. c.
March If. IO2-wsw
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.nessss John II. Hall, b. W. j. CabeiI R06erf Car.
ter, Geo. Price, John Harrison, John Yiiams MI.
hdm Worshdm, John W. P0rton, and Sei5y Benson;
A NENTLEMEN--Take notice: that shall on the
NH 26ih Of April next, al the Courtbous Of Marin
county, Indiana between The hours OF 10 o'clock A. NJ
and T. M. said day, before Jutices, Thomas Cecil
and Rufus Brown Of said county and Sste proceed 10
take the deposition Of Caleb Reinhar he read az ev
dence in suit depending in be Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery Tor Piusy county, Va wherein
you are defendants aud I plaintiff You can attend
then aud there, il you choose Yours, &c.
E. w. REfNHART.
March 90 1884 IO6--g1w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

YE7o COUNTRY MERCHANTS.-I shall, as here.
"A toore he prepared to supply country merchan is
with HATS OF every descriptions the present ason. NV
hats are manufactured by Mr. Rankin and such other an.
P0csd Manufacturers as have thought proper select
have also on hand, stock OF SHOES, and few boxes
CARDs-ali of ST. ich will be scli on favorable iarms
March Fl. [l04-4l G. V. RAYMOND
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

.Nes1s John H. Hoil, Robert Carter, George Price,
John Harrison John Williams, TpiMdm UoTshdm,
John w Parton and Seby Bensons
A NENTLEMEN-Take notice: that shall. the
IN rs h Of April next, at the Court house Of Martin
county Indiana, between the hours Of 10 O'clock A. NJ
and p NJ said day, before Justices. Thomas Cecil
and Rufus Brown Of said county and State proceed 10
take The deposition Of Caleb Reinbar 10 be read as evil
dence in sui, dependngn the Circuit superior Court Of
Law anl Cbaneery or Pusylvania county Virginia,
wherein you defendants and I all painnG You can
attend ben and there, II you choose. Yours SC
T.. w. RElNHART.
March 20, 1891 i06-m1g
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~ away from the Eagle Tavern in place on Sunday
evening last, negro fellow named NAT he is car.
penter by rade is OF low aud souly made has an
intelligent counenance and is abou, 85 years of age had
white 6elI-crowned hat, with wide brim, and grew
kersey coat and panaoons. He is shrewd, sensible ne.
gro, and isno doubt attempting TO follow his wife, who
was lately sold TO Spectator named s'Redmond who
was lately in this city. The above will he paid by
Mrs. Lucy Nj. bowman, OF Sussex county, Va as soon
as is ascertand that the said negro is safely lodged in
any Jail in this State
N. b. The aNoye described negro brought % This
place on Sunday morning last, for sale, at his request
and gave the young gentleman under whose he was
the slip the same evening.
March IA lO2-n
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AfROCERY AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
M The subscriber has leased Of The tenement. i'm
ediaiey fronting the landing Of the Basin near the new
Mill Of Mr. Chevalle, for The transaction Of GroeirU
and Commission Business, where he is now receiving
fine asorimentof every article IN the Grocery line and 10
which he invites the attention Of purchascrs-snd will
give personal attention 81 congnens that are on
trusted 10 his care. THOMAS +. JOHNSON
March 2S LOG ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

II Nash FOR NEGROES.-I shall be absent two or
" three months from Richmond. During my absence
MIR. VIM H. Goodwin will attend TO my jail and the sur-
chase of slaves for me. Liberal prices will be paid
Nov 26. l5S-u1 LEWIS A. COLLIER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28
NEW ADVERTISENIEl
AUDITORS CIRCULAR TO THE COMMISSION.
.tift ERS OF THE REVENUE

n' Ne AUDIroRs OFFICE. 18th March. 1884
StR-You will receive herewith, the act imposing z
~ es for The year lS3iand ao passed 10y the late
Legislature reducing and consolidating into all the
laws respecting the taxes on licenses. This lat viii
claim your particular attentions as some alterations have
been made in that par, OF revenue SYSTEM aud the
whole simphed as to you the necessity oftedious
references to various and separate acts Of legislation
renew my request TO you, to return your books as
early possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
IN, JAS. Z. HEATH.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

FHNHE highest prices paid for -four barrel billsis and
- hoop poles, delivered at the Peniteniiary.
q Jan. %. Sill r. O. MONCuRE e. A. p
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

TESHE Spring Races The Tree Hill Course will take
n place OH the 4h Tuesday in April next the 22d in
sant and not as heretofore advertised on the 29h That
day was hxed on through mistake; until
MT Adamss advertisement appeared the extday that
the 29h was his usual and regular time with hich had
no disposition TO Interfere In ORDER therefore to con-
filct with him. have determined yield and have fixed
on the 22, as being an intervening between Broad
rock and Fairfield. Particulars hereafter.
BY THE PROPRIETOR
Feb 10. 94-N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

ri oIlCE.-Ail persons indebted TO William B. Hay
are hereby notified and required to make payment
to the charlottesville said Hay having by his Deed of
Trust, bearing date March l4th 1884, and OF record in
the Richmond Hastings Court Office, assigned trans
ierred TO them, for the purposes in said deed mentioned
all debts owing and belonging TO him, whether by bond
bill, no, e, open account, or otherwise.
JNo; Nj: SHEPPARD y,us,...
WILL. FRANKLIN, s A'"s'ees'
March 81, 1884. lO4-s,
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AND FOR SALE.-By virtue of decree pronounc.
ed al Circuit Superior Court OF Law and Chance.
ry held al the Courthouse in the Of Petersburg on
wednesday, the l4lh day Of November, 1882
Henry Nmmo, Vim. Houder. Benjamin Buckley, Ed.
ward Homer, VIM Coa'hupe, Ambrose Gilbert King,
anu hos Mutter, Pitts.
against 80 ftar
Elizabeth Gibson and Robert Preston, son Of - Pres
ton, and Hannah his wife, formerly Hannah Gibson both
OF whom are now deceased, and IN. Colquhoun, Dei,s
shall sell at public sale, TO the highest bidder for
ready money, on the 2Sth day OF June next, at the
hed sulphur Springs, two tracts Of land, lying within
about six miles OF the Springs aforesaid and situated
la the county Of Monroe, the Of Indian Creek
and Wolf Creek; one tract containing 1890 acres the
other ll25 (avng been appointed by the Court afore
s"li Commissioner The title is thought be indispu
table, Given under hand, this LIST day OF March, 1884
=, HUGH CAPER1ON, Commissioner.
"srch H. l0l-l6l- l..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28
Er'0rs Of Robert Johnston, dec.
Richmond, 18th March, 1884.

The undersigned, with the view of winding up the late
concern oil Robert Johnston s. son. offer a, private SALE
eir stock In trade amounting upwards OF l5 000
wei selected HARDWARE, OF all descriptions. Mechan.
les and country merchants requested call and ex
anime The stock, which will be sold the favorable
terms.
N B--The doors will be closed for few days. for the
purpose OF taking stock. ANDREW JOHNSTON,
ANDREW WHITE.
March Is IO36t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

"A BEAoiitUL thoroughbred bay horse, by John
IN Richards his dam the celebrated ,nile racer and
bottom nag, Honesty, by old imported Expedition will
Stand al my stable in the county OF Halifax, Virginia al
Sao The season All the mares that failed TO Lance last
season will be insured TO Jackson this Spring. at the price
oil the season. For further particulars hand bills &C.
,,,, - WIN. w. HURT.
."'''N, W., req. U, 1884. TS7-2m1
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HBURSUANT to Decree OF the Circuit Superior
Court OF Law and Chancery, held the Capitol in
the City OF Richmond viii be sold the highest bidder
Tor cash. before the door Of the Bell Tavern City Of
Kchmond on Saturday the 18th day Of April next
the hours OF IL and O'clock, p NJ the Tract Of Land
on which James Andrew resides, lying near Cold
Harbour, in the lower end OF Hanover county: contain.
ing 81 acres be the same less which said sale
VIII be made according 10 the provisions of the Deed Of
Trust made by the said James Andrew TO Inc as Trustee
TO secure the payment Of money in the said Deed Trust
mentioned AS shall sell in my Character afoe said
viii convey only such title as authorized to make by
virtue OF the said Decree aud Deed of Trust
BOWLING STARKE, Trustee.
March D. e..-elr.fp 80 2awtds-
NoIlCE--Ihe co partnership OF Robert Johnston s.
" Son. is this day dissolved by consent All persons
having claims against the concern, will present them
Andrew Johnston and Andrew White, the agents OF the
concern, for payment.
Persons Indebted 10 the said firm, will make payment 10
the said agents ANDREW JOHNSTON,
ANDREW WHITE,
PETER JOHNSTON,
ErQr QE RnLeri Luhilstan de-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28

NOrICE.-Contracior TO supply the PeneodaFy In.
sli,uon with Plank and split 1imbers requested
TO commence delivering without further delay.
r. @. M0NCURE, Gen. .agent.
= FEBRUARY >. 9S-tf
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-01

end, and the time that should be devoted
To the agricultural and mechanic arts
is now fruitless.y wasted in teaching old
men of seventy to spell b alb aud
where one naturally looks for the out
ward signs OF industry, the spade the hoe,
,ha fishing net, &c. there is nothing hat
a vain and Idle exhibition Of the palapa-
la, or spellngbook, bought Of the mis-
sionaries at Il high price.
I" In fact, the whole system, with an
honorable exception Of two, is nothing
but money-making fraud, and iustead
Of tending to the benefit Of tie wretch
ed people, may be considered almost as
"a visitation of wrath, and direct cause
of the depopulhtion before spoken Of
First by lax on marriage much a.
bove the means of nine-tenths of the
people which tax is not received by the
king or government, such as i. is, to be
disbursed aud circulated again, but goes
directly into the pockets ofth missiona-
ries, to be boarded by them, and taken
out of the country when they have suG-
fciently feathered their nests, and by de-
nouucing eternal torments on those who
marry according to the ancient usages,
that is, without paying dollar to the re-
verend father.
Second. by starvation, employing
the natives four days out of the seven in
useless school learning, or otherwise Ia
king from the cultivation of the soil.
Third by disease, prohibiting bath
ing, which in that climate is as necessary
to exstance as fresh air the natives
from being fine healthy people they we're
in Cooks time, are now covered with
vernn and scorbulic cruptions.
Fourth, by prohibiting their inno-
cent sports, and by frullessly attempting
to bind human beings to a mode of life
which is contrary to their nature, their
spirit is broken, and they have now be-
come listless aud enervated and, should
the present system continue, there will
ere long be none but the white popula-
ton for the missionaries to preach to-"
James pamphlet.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-01
R In d Ell $ i a N Il IL epublic I'm.

me, hope God will forgive me and that
you willard that shall have my re-
ward in futurity. If they will justify
such a set Of beings as Jeremiah Law,
Wheaton. Avery and Gibbs, they will do
any thing for money, and are welcome
to their companions. They are all of
piece, if they condemn man on the
testimony of two such unprincipled ruff
fians as Law and Wheaton, that have no
fear of God before their eyes and are
under no restraint, and justify such con"
duct ms they have and turn the testimony
of SD many of my family aside, not even
suffering some of them 10 come into
Court, and for no other reason only we
were poor. look upon them all, Judge
and juror and The whole, combined set
and one as bad as another. | have heard
that the officer said lie did not hinder
you from coming INTO Court to hear the
trial, but on the contrary asked you to
60 in aud hear it, and you said you did
not want to. If the government would
allow me to decide the case with them
two unprincipled Iufians, Law and
Wheaton, who caused the death Of a
worthy man, with onr swords to- morrow
morning, or at any time, Notwithstanding
my having been here so long and my be-
ing so wenk, should think lhere was
some honour in my treatment; and
would gladly embrace the opportunity
and leave it TO the Lord TO decide who
was to blame. But if they take my life
in the way they have sentenced me to
lose it, thare is no more honour nor JUS
lice in it than to draw any man up and
bchead him bee nuse they are the strong
est party and have him in their power
and will ever pray that the Vengeance
of Almighty God may come on all them
that are the means of taking my life, ~
require my blood at their hands-for it
is no better than murder. / have dream
ed of seeing you every night except for
ty-eight since here, aud remain youI
afflicted but ever affectionnte husband,
AMOS MINER.
To CLARIssA Ill. MINER
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driven into the sand al sufficient distance
'Iom The shore. Here they fas,en them 10
the stakes, and small skifs which. owing To
surf they are compelled 10 wade BY the side
OF and steady, TO prevent their upsettinp
'hey discharge their crews and ca-go.s hv
small portions at time This mode of
landing is sufficiently troublesome in tho
warm season of the year, in winter is iptol.
cradle, and it is really surprising that Cow
eminent has so long suffered from one thou.
sand to fourteen hundred Of its citizens 10
be exposed TO such inconyeniences, when
the trifling appropriation CT $4,000 would
have removed them. Besides the difficulty
of landing, there are other serious evils to
contend with. During the easterly winds.
and at all times when there is considerable
swell of the ocean, they dare not approach
the shore with their boats lest the surf Of the
beach should dash them upon the rocks, bea,
them in and damage or ruin their carcoes.
Owing to this circumstance, it almost daily
happens that vessels that have been en-
ployed oil day in the fishery instead of re-.
turning home at night, are compelled to
come into the bay or pass round to the west.
ern side of the Island and lay TO for the night.
constantly shifting their course, and expos.
ing their crews to sleep in open boats in
stead of returning to their homes and enjoy.
ing those refreshments and rest which the
fatigue ofthe day so loudly calls for. Ira.
ding boats that pass to and from the dif-
ferent cities Of the main beach are almost
constantly put to the same Inconvenience,
and 1t not unfrequently happens when the
wind is high from almost any direction, that
they have to return 10 Newport harbour for
shelter, notwithstanding they had arrived
within two OF three miles Of their home, and
could have landed with safety if the contem-
plated Break Water were erected. In the
fisheries, the inhabitants Of this island meet
upwards Of four thousand bushels Of imror
ed salt annually, but owing 10 the want Of
proper landing place. they are compelled to
use crafts so small as not to come within the
law regulating the Bounties on hshng--and
therefore lose annually, large sun 10 which
they would be. brl for the want of proper
harbour, legally and Justly entitled. Ii is
time iha, the proper authorities for remedy.
ing these iuconveuiences, turned their at,en.
ton 10 the harbour Of Block Island, snd here
they will find that small amount Of the 20.
ve'nment's money will save great deal Of
suffering, and msny losses 10 fourteen hun.
dred Of lis citizens. Besides the inc con,eni.
ences shove mentioned, it should be remark.
ed-iha, in order to save their boats from be.
ing dashed 10 pieces, these people are COM
pclled, Whenever the wind blows hesyiy
from the eastward whether BY day or
nigh,' to sssctDblc is large numbers frcn,