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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-30

A CARD-rhe citizens Of The counties Of Henrico,
IA Culpeper Fauquer, LoudouD, Frederick, SbeDan-
doah aud Rockingham, VrgiDa-aDd The citizens OF the
State Of Msrysnd-are hereby informed that William n.
Cummings Patent Family Washing Machine, will short
be exhibited in the said counties in Virginia, and in
the city Of Baltimore and other parts Of Mary land, for APP
proysI, according TO is true merits.
The public are advised, that from the experience Of
many Virgnsns II will be greatly their interest TO see
and examine this machine, and witness its operation be-
fore they boy sny other Washing machine. IL Is fully
conceded TO be far superior 10 the revolving Steam ash
ing machine, for 1t will wash every part Of any clothing,
bed other large pieces clean as the org
nal mode Of rubbing with the hands, and that TOO, with
much less friction The simplicity, durability, iscy
and despatch attending this machine is acknowledged ~
all, WIN have examined and witnessed its operation IL
will be exhibited in the city Of Richmond aud Baitimof.
IN few days, by the Proprietor for the above counties IN
Virginia and State OF Maryland. Han IS. U-w4w
~ The Baltimore Republican win pleas copy the above, end
s.fvr,d ii,eIr socount 10 ihs once for collection.
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IN ANCERY-vIRGINIA-At a Circuit Supe.
ror Court Of Law and Chancery for Henrieo county
held at the Capitol in the city Of Richmond, 18th Novem-
Der, 1888:
Finch Cross, John Cross Hugh Davis and Susanna his
wife, William L. hite and Elizabeth his wife, and John
H. Davis, infant of Elvra Davis, by the said Hugh
Davis his next friend, Plaintiffs.
Nancy b. Cross in her own right and as curatrix of the
estate of Fleming b. Cross deceased, John Enders Sam
ue s. Myers Tnsley Davis and Charles Starr infant.
by John Robinson, the Clerk of this Court his
assigned TO defend him in this suit, Defendants. :
This cause in which the plaintiffs appear 10 have pro-
ceeded against the defendant Tinsley Davis who
OF this country in the mode prescribed by law against
defendants he still failing appear and came
this day be heard the bill taken for confessed
the defendants, John Eoder and Samuel s. Myers, an
swers of the defendant Nancy b. Cross in her right
and as curarx Of the estate Of Fleming B. Cross, decd
and OF the infant defendant, Charles Starr. by his guar
dian assigned, exhibits and examinations Witnesses and
was argued by counsel On consideration whereof, the
Court doth adudge order and decree that the defendant
Nancy b. Cross do and shall deliver 10 the plaintiffs the
slaves, Major, Dce and Evy, admitted by the proceed.
ings in this cause TO have been derived by Fleming b.
Cross, by beques from his father, John Cross,
forthwith they have not been hired out for this year.
then that she deliver them the plaintiffs the end OF
this And the Court doth further aJudge order and
Decree that the said Nancy B. Cross do exhibit before
one OF the Commissioners OF this Court full and perfect
statement Of all property money! credits and evidences Of
debt belonging TO the estate OF her late husband, Flem-
ing b. Cross which have come 10 her or know.
ledge, or over which she hath any time since the
death of the said Fleming B. Cross had exercised any
CONTROL showing the value Of such property credits and
evuehces Oh ueo' eiher oy regular appraisement or
other valuation that she render of the sales Of
the peshabe property Of the said Fleming b. Cross de-
ceased, made by her. and account Of the hires in
crease and profits Of all the slaves of which the said Flem-
ing b. Cross died possessed, well OF all
her transactions curax OF the estate of the said Flem-
ing B Cross before the Commissioner who is direct.
ed to examine, state and settle the said several
and make report thereof TO the Court with any matters
specially stated deemed pertinent by himself which
may be required by the parties 10 be stated
Copy. Teste, J. ROBINSON, C. C.
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,
Richmond, January Z, 1884.
The parties interested will please take notice, that
have appointed 10 o'clock, A. NJ of the 25h day of Fe-
bruary next and this office, the time and place for
mencing the duties prescribed in the foregoing order Of
court, when and where they required to attend with
their accounts vouchers and ready for exam-
nation and settlement and with office copies the
sary court papers. HILARY BAKER, Comm'r.
January 49, 79-w4w
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VNH0LESALR STOCK. Shirt CS3ar and Bosom
w yMantyacioYy--The subscribers have on hand,
aud are daily receiving from their Mandatory
Stock, ol black and blue black elk velvet
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POLITICAL.
THE Oh


THE OHIO STATE CONVENTION.
AT meeting Of delegates from the several counties OF
the State OF Ohio, convened in the Hall Of the House OF
Repre- sentaives in the town OF Columbus in General
Convention, Wednesday, the Sth day OF January 1884
The following presiding officers were chosens
Professionalism Kennon.
let Vice President-William Rayan.
81 do Isaac Humphreys
Sd do Samuel n. Goodin.
4h do George House.
Secretaries-Joseph s Lake.
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Debilitated Females!

yAVHE complaints peculiar to the female part of the
N community, have been long successfully treated
by the administration of the Aromatic Pills, originally
prescribed and compounded by DIR. Refe. They
cleanse the blood from those disorders of the female
constitutions for which the pills efecual spec
&c; they restore free crcuai on reform the irregular
operations of the sanguferous system and rectfy the
disordered habits The prcpretors confidence in the
superior excellence of this equally innocent and pow
erful preparation founded on the most decisive
timony from many restored patients. He can assure
this portion of the public, that when
DR.. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS FOR
FEMALES
are regularly taken, according to the directions ac
companyng theln they revive and establish the desir
ed healthy habits, and restore to the paid counte
nance the natural glow of health and good spirits.
Married ladies' will find the pills equally useful. ex
cept in cases of pregnancy, when they must not be
taken; neither must they be taken by persons of hec
tic or consumptve habits. They may be used success
fully by either men or women in all Hypochondriac,
Hysteric Vapoursh disorders. In all cases of this
description, the pills purify nvgorate and revive the
disordered system. Price $1 so box.
"a None genuine unless signed on the outside print
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor, I. Kdder, imme
date successor to the late DIR. w. L. Conway. For
sale with all the other Conway Medicines, at his
Counting ROOM No. SO, next door to j. kldders Drug
Store, of Court and Hanover streets near Con-
cert Hail. Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WA. STABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandra.
- Iaroe discounts TO those who buy to sell again.
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Albion Corn Plaster!

yENIiE Albion Corn Plaster softens the corn, however
old and tough, and extracts it to the very roots
The relief afforded is gentle, immediate, and tho
rough.
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case from Nr Stowei, who is we'll known to the In
habitants ofths city, especially at the South End and
South Boston, as very worthy and respectable ct'
Zen:--
CASE.
s1R-I do not hesitate to give my most unqualified
appreciation in favor of your valuable Albion Corn
Plaster. BY the use of less than box, Mrs Stowei
has been cured of each foot, which had been
exceedingly troublesome and painful for years, and
think it but uatice to your invaluable preparation to
add, (or the encouragement of those who, owing to
repeated dsappontments in the various remedies re-
sorted to- have finally despared of cure, that your
Plaster cured her corns after trying other highly re.
commended remedesto no purpose: and what IN
my confidence in the superiority of your Pas
the fact that it has been used by severa, OF my
neighbors with equally good success (Signeo)
SETH STowELL,
Keeper of the dollhouse, South Boston Bridge.
Mr. Z. K1DDER, Proprietor of the Conway Medicines.
Boston, June 18th, 1929
- Price so cents
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DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

YUVHE extensive sale and established reputation OF
i Dumfries' Itch Ointment encourages the proPri'
etor to recommend If with reviewed confidence TO the
public, most innocent as well as powerui aPPhca'
ton for this annoying disease The most nveterate
cases have been CURED IN ONE HoUR by this estee M
ed Ointment 1t contains mercury, or other noxi.
Gus ingredient, and may be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, OR to pregnant females
Price 37S cents.
=. None genuine un ess signed on the outside prin
ted wrapper by the sole proprietor. T. Kidder mme-
date successor to the late Or. r. Conway For ssie
with all the other Conway Medicines" at his Coun.
ting Room, No. 90, next door to j. Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets near Con-
cert Hall, Boston THOhPSoN kiDDEK.
And aso by his special appointment, by
WIN STABLER,
ian IS Fairfax street, Alexandra.
=. Large discounts to those who buy to sell again
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Consumption!
AsfE,laaa! &. Catarrh!

YIN that long train of diseases which seem to grow
\ with the growth of civilized society, Consumption
TAX es the lead in its relentless nroads upon human
if vet this dreadful disorder easily in its
earlier stages 1t is only when neglected that ar
riyes at the terrific maturity which often battles the
saQacity Of professional science An obstinate cough
Is the customary forerunner Of the pulmonary con.
sumption Improper neglect IN the timely admins
tration of simple and sautary remedies. is sure to be
reproyed by dreadful succession OF consumPtve
symptoms oppression of the breasts greenish and
bloody spttle ucersted lungs and hectic teyer shri
yelled extremeties, and general emaclston of the
whole body; prostration of strengths flushed cheeks;
swollen feet and legs; and at last, in the full posses
sion of the mental faculties, and while hope still whis
pers her fattering tslecod extremities, and pre-
mature death.
For the various stages of this complaint OF the
most approved remedies ever yet discovereds
DR.. RELIES ASTHMATlC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful and yet equally safe and
innocent preparaton has effected thorough and rapid
cures upon patients supposed to have been far advanc
ed IN confirmed Consumption and who have exhibit
ed the appearances which usually Indicate fatal ter
minaton of the disorder.
AS the Pills require IN ordinary cases no cOnfne-
ment they may be administered with confidence and
safety to all ages and classes of people, Unexamped
success has hitherto attended their administration in
great variety cases; and the proprietor refer to
multitude which testify to their efficacy in reyving
the emaciated victim from the bed of disease, and
storing him the blessings oil accustomed health and
activity.
Price 81 for whole boxes of 30 pills. and so cents for
half do. OF II pills, with directions
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TUST received the following SEEDS in aG
- dtion to my stock on hand, viz:
Asparagus, II papers; Long Blood Beet 81
do; Mangold Wurtzel, 20 do; Scotch Kale, 9.
do; Early Battersea Drumhead Savoy and Cur
led Savoy Cabbage, l02 do Red and White.
Celery, "a do; Early Frame and Picking Gu.
cumber Al do; Early Cabbage and Early Curl
ed Lettuce, Al do; Silver Skin Onion, 40 do
Parsley 20 do; Parsnip 20 do; Pumpkin qts;
Long Scarlet, White Turnip, Red Turnip, and
White Spanish Radish, Sc papers; Salsafe,
Herb Seeds, Is do; and a few copies of Ian.
dreth's Catalogue and Treatise on the Culture
of Vegetables. WILLIAM STABLER.
9Th mo 3
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NOTICE.

YENHE subscriber, having taken the large three
IL story fire-proof Warehouse at the corner Of
Prince and Union streets, nearly opposite Ms
Grocery Store, (Which he intends occupying as as
Warehouses; respectfully informs his lrle ms
and country merchants generally that ne VIII
receive and forward GOODS Of all kinds; IT.
ceive FLOUR on storage; store CHAIN anu
other GOODS, on the usual terms. The sl'y y:l
ton being convenient to shipping, persons az
posed to STORE their FLOUR will Ind al du'
vantage arising therefrom. Any business 'u T be
trusted to his care in the above Agency will De
punctually and carefully attended to.
He continues to keep constantly on hand gS
neral assortment of GROCERIES, VINE
SALT, &C. &C.; and will at all times turns ="
PLASTER to those wishing to purchase ~,
of which he offers wholesale and retail, 'o'
low. WILLIAM N. McE Eluil'
feb % Prince street WLlnEI-
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WILLIAM STABLER

EEAS received the following articles, with
LII others, in addition to his stock viz:
Fresh Chamomile Flowers
Soda for Washing; superior Sal Kratus
Buffers Magnetism Aperient
Moxon's do do
Best Honduras Sarsaparilla
Best Jamaica Ginger, bleached, in race and
Best Turkey and India Rhubarb, III root
Washed Sponge; Evans's Lancets, genuine
White Mustard Seed, very superior andiresh,
for medical use
Camers Hair Pencils, long and short, superior
Pure English Mustard
Opium, Turkey and Egyptian
Bermuda Arrow Root
Griffiths Adhesive Plaster, spread
English do do do
Fine Flake Mamma Prepared Charcoal
Spanish Float Indigo
Pearl Tapioca, beautiful article
Salad Oil, fresh
Sheet Gum Elastice, for Rheumatism
Silver grain Cochineal
Calcined Magnesa, (English)
Do do do heavy
Do do Henry's
Acdulated Lemon Drops (Engish)
Ginger Peppermint, and Fruit LozengeS (dOl
DR.. Ambler's Tooth Powder
Lows Double Distilled Lavender Water,
very superior article, (English)
Au assortment of NEW CHEMICALS, viz:
Strychnine, Morphine, Quinine, Iodine, &c.
N. B. SODA WATER, carefully prepared
~ w. S. with apparatus Of the best conStruc-
ion, may now be had and will be kept running
throughout the season. Particular attention Is
,aid to the Syrups, which are formed of the DeS'
An mo y
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DR.. RELIES
" Botanical Drops!

.rs ~v.rv wear increasing their long established repu-
tat;on They have outlved many rival preparations
and are continually gaming upon puonc
stered for many years, thorough remedy Tor tna'
well known aud prevalent class of inveterate Diseases
which originate from ytated habit of body or an ne
reditsry predisposton in the patients and gene.aiy
annear under the various and distressing shapssoI
Scroflla. Salt Rheum Leprosy, ST. Anthony's FIRE.
Fever Sores White Swellings Scurgy, ron, anu 90
stinate Ulcers Sore Legs aud Eyes, sca'a neau' anu
venercsl faint. - .ha
ao.an;cal Drops will be found to eradicate the urk
mo noson where mercury has totally failed, and thus
reyent the patient from entaing the seeds OF an he
reditsry disease on his offspring.
Dr. Relies Botanical Drops are successfully used IN
cases of violent eruptions after the measles--red
botches-pmples on the face-festering eruptions on
the skin-and other diseases of the external surface;
and are one of the best Spring and Autumnal physics
known. to free the system from humors
physician of eminence. who had witnessed the ef'
cscy of this article, had the candor recently to ack
nowedge to the proprietor, that he considered 1t the
hest medicine known for the complaints for which 1t
is intended, and that it ought deservedy to stand at
the head Of the whole class of such remedies.
Price 81 bottle, o. 6 bottles for SIS.
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
yIyAosE who would retain or these desirable
III personal advantages, are assured that no compo
sition can be obtained superior &c the
BRITISH ANTISEPTIC DENTRlFlCE.
This is an elegant and pleasant preparation in every
respect and has for many years past gwen universal
satisfaction wherever il has been used
The Antiseptic Dentri6ce is exempt from acid sno
other tieIeterious ingredients. which too frequently
enter the composition of tooth powders in common
use. and il whtens the enamel of the teeth without
doing il the least injury. The regular use of this adj
mired powder by purifying the mouth and preventing
the accumulation of tartar, operates as the best pre-
Syentve ofthe Tooth Ache. The Dentrihce removes
discooratons and restores the beautiful native white
ness of the enamel. AS its application braces and
strengthens The Gums, it secures to them their healthy
denominations from the teeth, preserves the natural
sweetness of the breath. Price SO cents
-. None genuine unless signed on the outside pint
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor. t Kidder, imme
date successor to the late DR.. w. L. Conway For
sale with all the other Conway Medicine" at his
Counting Room, No SO. next door to Kldder's Drug
Store corner OF Court and Hanover Streets near ION
sert Hail. Boston THOMPSON hiDDEh'
And, by his special appointment, by
WM. STABLER, Fairfax street. Alexandria
Large discount to those who buy to sell sgsin.
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r. Dyspepsia ~

AF most obstinate character, after having baffled
" the skill of the most eminent physicians, and
wlthstood the most highly recommended medical pre-
parations has been checked, relieved, and cured, in
number of instances in and about this city, by using
for short time, DR.. RELIES
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANTI b.
LIOUS PILLS,
in connexion, according to the directions accompany
ing the Specific 1t is also one OF the best medicines
known for sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea and Flatulences.
Price of the Specific and Pills. SO cents each.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside prn
ted wrapper by tie sole proprietor, Z Kiddder, I'M
meda,e successor to the late DR.. w 7. Conway. For
sale with all the other IS Conway Medicines at his
Counting Room, No. 49, next door to Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover Streets near Con
cert Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WM. STABLER,
jan "a Fairfax street, Alexandra.
- Large discount to those who buy to sell again
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The following extract is published by Dr. Lees au.
thority, viz:-
Extract of letter, written by very respectable gen
teman. residing in Baltimore, to the subscriber, vino
deems it his duty though Unauthorized, lay it be-
fore the public, Withholding the writer's name, for
particular reference, should any require it person.
ally. SAM II. 2. LEE.
BALTIMORE, August 1928.
DoctorS. III. p. LEE, New London Conn.
DEkR SIR-It is upwards of twenty years that
have used your New London Bilious Pills in my fami
ly, and always found them efficient purgative in al
every description of disease and believe they So.
we'd many long doctors bill by their early and timely
use never found their accustomed certainty to vary
in their operation and effects until few months past
and having. since them been sadly disappointed in eve
ry instance of using them, began to conclude that you
had made your fortune and abandoned their manufac
to mercenary and unfaithful hands. Under this
impression, l accidentally advertisement of
yours in New York newspaper designating spurious
limitations from your manufacture, by having your
WRITTEN SIGNATURE to each bill of directions,
and that in no instance the limitations signed with
pen and ink, althougha perfect copy in every other
respect Finding those had without this test | be.
gan to suspect that all not fair in medicine as
well as in politics. and called at several Of our apothe
carries for your pills. with your written signature
found many without this test, but with it. until
came to the Nessrs Keers, who assured me they had
them direct from you. Iprocured box, and on using
them, found the same effects from them had always
experienced, and am SO much rejoiced finding my
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authority granted to HMM his letters patent now TO-
call the Ointment after his own name, Henceforth 1t
will be knownby the name OF
SHEPHERDS PATENT SPECIFIC ONT.
MEN,T. ,(fornaeylu Judkins'1

wb.,I first made and prepared this Ointment and
had in several instances experienced Its good efects
sent it to several with instructions IN what
cases to apply it, who were of opinion that the ONT
ment would be valuable public benefit. | concluded
that the Ointment would occasionally fall into many
hands, some of whom would probably undertake to
make it. and knowing the difficulty OF the processIne
yertheless it might be progated in this aduera'ed 81
tuaon, might in some degree resem1e .ne G.ss
nal-and in this way it's good effects would be obtera'
ted Under these considerations, secnredthe orlgi
nal and certain remedy for those obstinate diseases
some of which have so long baffied the skill OF me-
dical science:
1st White swe!lings Of every descriptions
I'd Sore legs and ulcers ofong standing,
Sd Schrrus or glandular tumors, psrtcularlythose
hardenedtumoss in women's breasts which oftentImes
terminate in liberated cancers;
4th Felons; what some people know by thename
of catarrhs, of every description.
5th Rheumatic pains ofthe joints;
9Th Sprains and bruises ofevery description, or N
whatever part situate;
9TH letters of all kinds. In this complaint the pa
tent, in applying the ointment must keep the part
out of waters
9th Chilblains or parts affected by frost
II is also one of the best remedies for burns and
scalds. 1t eases the pain and draws the fire out I'm
short time.
For nlamed women's breasts and glandulsr swell
ngs it is superior to any medicine yet known to the
medical faculty 1t is much safer than mercuraI ap.
pications Gas it does not contain the smallest atom OF
any preparation of the minera) because it does not
Law the patient liable to jury from exposure to cold
This Ointment has cured sores of many years stand
ing Where it impossible or imprudent to heal thu
external Sore in consequence of the bones becoming
carious Oh rotten will stop the progress of the carries
increase the quantity of discharge, remove the often
sive smell, and ease the pains.
1t cures the worst Fesods and Whtows, on applica'
ton of forty eight hours.
CERTIFICATES
From!he Hon John Cocke, Member Of the House Of Re.
personalities In Congress.
WASHINGTON, Marc h %, 1926
Sir My son having been afflicted for five years
with white swelling. and having applied every RENE.
dy recommended by the most eminent physicians
ghin my reach without success, at length procured
one jug of DR. Judkins Patent Specific Ointment, and
made the application according to the directions &C
companying the Ointment, and state for the benefit
of the afflicted that before one jug used, perfect
cure was effected. hy son has enjoyed good health
ever since have doubt that to the Ointment alone
| he is indebted, for nothing else used for more
thsn nine months before the application of the Oint.
ment Respectfully, JoHs COOKE
DR.. VIM Gunton, Washington City.