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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02
August 10.

MJ Office TO CONTRACrORS.-W anied immediate.
ly at Boshers Dam James River, eight niles
above the city Of Richmond, 10, 900 Of three inch
pine plank Of IL, 10, 20 ieet Ieng hs and Of any
width ten inches 300 feet inch do, 600
running feet OF timber IL inches square, $50 white oak
posts Ter ties l6 feet long, and from six 10 eight @
meter at small end, and 200 perch OF stone The tim
ber all 10 be perfectly sound and of nerchaDate quail.
y Persons wishing TO contract Tor all, any part Of the
above materials, will please communicate TO tie subscf
Der their terms, &c az possible.
Also, proposals. will be received until tie st day Of Sep
TENDER for the Workmanship in rebuilding portion of said
dam lately washed away; the length OF which is about
$50 feet, IL ieet high aud 10 feet idle base. For
iurthe particulars 10 construction &C. reference must
DE had TO plan and specifications left with Mr.. John Nj.
Syme, al tie Toll-bouso, z, Tie foot Of the Basin
RICHARD REINS. dgent
JouaeS J;rsr C,tooo,,
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JESSE SNEAD.
RICHARD REiNS.
MADISON NAITfI

p. Son the premises, and not far iron, the dwelling
house, Isl Mineral Spring, which, formerly was very
much fesorted TO-, and doubt might be rendered vaua.
bic nov Il proper attention paid 10 10 there being
pie accommodation on the premises Tor city visitors.
Richmond, July 18th. is3l 24-n
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NNUANTED. By the subscriber, an Overseer for his
w James River farm, Little Dover) in Goochland
county single man, who i TEMPERATE industrious and
Trustworthy. only need s1piy 10 his In Richmond.
August 49, tSo-i1 Jos, TRENT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02

GUST PUBLISHED. "Rsndolpb's Letters to Young
81 Relative, embracing series OF years from early youth
to mature manhood, snd for sale by II. I. SMITH.
June ~. lt-0
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02

a CARD TO Inpai,ds at The Springs and elseoiere-
n DocToR A. MARTINS BATHS.--Hs Med:cated
Yspour. Sulphur Sulphur Yapowr, Sulphur ater, and
variety OF Mineral aud artificial Sea Bathing BATHS.
nov in readiness and constructed be put into
ration in lev hours, at any time, and he
spocully invites all who may he ound ncuabc at any
of the natural Springs. TO give hima call! He has auhen
tic evidence in abundance, of his in various dis
in this place Tor the last eight years during which
period, he has had msny hundreds Of Patients under his
care and is prepared he will with pleasure mpsr,, his
opinions Of the tried efficacy OF Steam Baths in almost all
diseases TO which the human system is liable
Every comfortable accommodation will be found his
extensive Establishment One half appropriated for la.
dies-the other for gentlemen
Staunton, Va, Sept 2, 1891. 3I-3i
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Chairman Of the Faculty, and Professor Of Maihemac
University OF Yirgtia, Sept. II, 1888.

1RIOTICE-To the Legalees OF Jesse Hodges decd
lV late of the county of Goocland, State OF Virginia
Take notice, that Of the late Nicholas 81
Vaughan, decd, formerly Sheriff OF The said county
Goochand, and SUCH committee Of The estate Of said
Jesse Hodges. deceased, have settled the Of
the said Nicholas M. Vaughans administration upon the
said estate, and ready and anxious pay each
Of you what is due from my estsor. Since the settlement
OF the administration accounts, have been. and
shall continue TO be- prepared pay each and all OF you
the balance due, but will not hold myself bound pay
you interest on the money held for you.
JOHN Nj VAUGHAN,
Executor Of W. NJ Voughdn
September 2. 3l-9
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02

hAGGER'S SPRINGS, (JThite Sulphur. 1.-The
h y above Springs situated in the Northern part Of
Bo,etourt coUny, within two and half miles Of James
River i6 miles above Paponsbufg and Buchanan, on lilo
road lroni thence 10 the White Sulphur Springs, from
Which they distant 20 mes; from Lexington % miles
and about the distance West Of the Manual Bridge
Having but recently become the owners Of ibis properly
best efforts have not enabled complete Us i'm
pfovemen's 20 isr desired. We have however, made
such progress with The buildings and other preparations
az TO authorize confident belief hat by tie Let to tho
18th July we7hall be prepared Tor The accommodation Of
some 40 or 80 visitors
These Springs, though well known in the adjscenl
counties, are (om want oil preparation by their former
owners 10 receive company comparatively unknown to
the distant pubc therefore deem proper TO say for
the information OF SUCH that the water is similar IN quail
~ to that Of the White Sulphur Springs ia Greenbrier
county and IS held 10 the highest estimation BY those who
have used 10. They under tbs management Of Mr.
Charles Dibfell, who s using every effort be ready
for the accommodation Of those who may visit him. The
Eastern and Western Stages arriving syety other night AZ
Buchanan Hack will be IN readiness to convey 10 he
Springs The next morning. such passengers disposed
to visit him. JOHN GARTH,
Richmond, July 8, 1884 w. DIBREL.L.
The public respectfully informed that the above
Enlistment viii be opened lor the reception Of company
Monday the 20h inst IT il, however, proper cay
10 my friends, thai they must prepared 10 make many
allowonces a., from The incomplete state OF things
shall be unable give them such accommod lions az de-
sire. CHARLES J.. DfBRELL.
July f2
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Halifax, Va, Aug. IL.

a VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-Tho under
IN signed. Tor and in behalf OF the Virginia Dspii.t Edu
cation Society offer Tor sale the Farm which their Sc
ininay is at present located, called Spring Farm the
former residence Of Jacob Mofdeca Esq, lying the
Brook Turnpike, four miles from the city Of Richmond.
The Farm contains 2i land, well adapted to the
growth Of whea oats &c, and affords about 30
OF excellent grass land, which very valuable
OF It's contguiiy 10 the city. The buildings ample, and
ali in goOd repaii consisting Of Dwelling House, with
ak above the cellar, which j. .isc Finished Kitchen,
house, Barns, Corn house. Csrsg house. and
Hsyshed ogeler with nine small buildings fitted UP Tor
the accommodation Of the students, with Garden contain
ing eight Of land, well enclosed The Farm itself
well encosedhree hundred dollars having been paid
las, year Tor that purpose.
Persons wshing 10 view the premises, will please 10 call
Elder Robert Ryland, the Principal Of the Seminary,
who lives Oh the premises The purchaser can have the
privilege OF seeding small Erain &c. this fall, but full
possess will not be given until the rst day Of January
next when one third Of the purchase money must be
paid, and tie remainder in two equal insalnens on the
first days OF October 1885 and 1886 Application either
written verbs, 70 either Of the subscribers, price,
&c, will be attended to-
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Fresh Fall Il Winter Dry Goods.

81 WE ohiP rally no, just arrived from Liyerpool.
n mas brought (with the exception OF 10 IL
our entire importation Of FALL IND IVINrTER
SOODS, which is large and general will be landed
rery erenSire supply Of american Cotton and Jpooe,
G0Ods-many OF which being bought early in the Sum.
mer, are cheaper than such goods now had Our
supply oil Fdney Goods also, will be quite good by the
Ist oil September These receipts, added large sum-
ply oil staple and Fancy, European India and American
Goods bought imported during the past Spring for the
most par III original papers and packages and in fine or
DER aud as cheap similar Goods now be obtained
WIN constitute the largest supply have had at one
uine, AMI such an one think will he found worthy
Virginia The 0}ya aud country Merchants. hgo,,s
has been, have required about great efforts have
desire and determination of meeting any demand which
might be experienced here aud in the hope, the i'm
portaon Tor the Fall expected TO be light, that the
adventure would turn 10 good account. Our neg bore,
too we are glad 10 perceive land which take leave to
MENTION, now, aud will be in the receipt Of consdera
BILE supplies and WILL sure unite and all, 10
make the inducements 10 all who may here TO pur
chase great as they be made. We have said
This subject than should have done, because oil in
maions have received that from the very embarrass
ed state OF commercial affairs apprehension had arisen
in the country hat there would be few goods OF
consequence received here for the FallaDd for the pur
pose OF INFORMING those rho have generally gone 10 c
York. but who rcm the appearance Of the cholera there,
even in the slight degree in which IL exists ay be
deferred from going there this eason that they may
here, expecting 10 find, not only many goods they
will need. but at prices trust, that will give general
satisfaction. As soon have opened our Goods, a
fuller advertisement will appear
i. & j. S. JAMES & co.
Arr .EsfC On, UsrI,, o.J
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Aug. 1.

HEANoYER COURTHOUSE RACES.-The Joe
N n key Club at Hanover Court House will commence
Their annual races the Hanover Court house Course
on " ednesd"y, the l7lh day OF September next
FIRST DAY-A Sweep stakes Tor colts and fles three
years OLD, mile heats. three make race. En-.
trance $lOO. half forfeit; entries close The evening be-
fore the race
SECOND DAY-Proprieor's purse $3.50 (cssh up) two
mile heats; entrance $40.
THIRD DAy-post stake 5000, (cash upl two mile
heats; entrance SIS
FOURTH DAY-Jockey Club purse $500, (money hung
up; tour mile heats; entrance $40.
ihe f'opretor having made very extensive improve
menis To his large Tavern establishment will be able 10
accommodate very large number persons-snd thinks
he can pledge himself with condolences TO strangers
al distance, that they need be under the least an.
pehension oil not being able to obtain comfortable
notation His best efforts WILL heretofore be used TO give
enure satisfaction He hopes that gentlemen OF the ada
cent country, well those distance will favor
nm YIN their company especially the different members
OF Tie Club Fine sport is expected the number Of
horses now about 10 be put in training and from the re-
spectaoy OF the which the proprietor has
TO put up, and will be paid the fortunate winners as
soon az The races We may expect an interest.
ing coit-Tace, as several gentlemen have pledged Them
selves 10 bring their colts The proprietor having pedg-
ed himself Tor the purses requests that the members of
e Jockey Club who have heretofore paid wi please
forward on their subscriptions for the as as well as the
present year. Respectfully,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02

6SALE OE NINETY FIVE THOUSAND DOL
~ LARS VIRGINIA STATE STOCK-Irredeena.
DIE for tCeity yeGs.Seaed proposals, endorsed Estate
Loans will be received at the Office OF the Second Au
ditor until the l7th September next For the whole,
any part Of loan 10 the Commonwealth of Virginia, Of
NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, 10 bear an
interest OF or 6Per cent per annum Cat the option Of the
bidders) under authority of can increase the Capt.
tai stock Of the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road Com
pSny. and TO authorize subscription thereto behalf Of
the State passed January goth, 1884; and OF "An
amend the charter OF the Winchester and Potomac Rail
Road Company, and for other purposes, passed March
10h, 1881.
the Treasury of the ConDonw a,h the 18th January,
and 18th July, on the OF the Second Auditor.
The proposals will be opened at l O'clock, OF the day
mentioned
By order of the President and Directors OF the Board
of Public Works, J. BROWN, Jr, I'd Auditor.
August %. 31--tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-02
POLITICAL.
FOR 7HE Eve gyRER.

~ HE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA
fELLow-CrrIzENs; IL is fundamental principle in
poca science, that all power emanates from the People
'ha' every dispute about the character and extent of
power delegated government and about the sistribu
uo snohg us various organs must be finally de ernined
al The bar Of public opnion-From that tribunal there can
We no apPeai-b o. PoPaii, Por Del. From this radical
ppepc we deuuce also another cardinal maxim; that
NE people should have clear and distinct coheen,ion Of
me principles OF which their Constitution is lounded tina,
hey should thoroughly understand the nature and extent
" mar power which they themselves have decreed shall
DC me supreme law over them aud their children forever
anu maj they shall be fully acquainted with the prn-
cipes "hich lie at tie foundation OF those political
parues which seeking administer and 10 in.
te'pfet this fundamental law We are governed moi
uy men, out by political maxms. According TO
the principles The party in power will ,h Coyernt
pe administered. IL 10 important also 10 hear in mind
ha' mere cannot be political party without princi.
p'e-sone fundamental kim, for its guide There NAV
ne political acon whose solo object is the interest and
promotion oil mep but when assumes the die nily of
party mere mist be radical principle al the ounda.
, y "neh me character OF the party must be judged
SINCE The formation Of Constitution there have always
M'ee parties, each struggling for the ascendancy.
ISL he party that made it, alone lis
true character being of mixed nature both national
ana federal, neither wholly the nor The other. 3D.
mat patty which wished make IL entirely national
Withdrawing all political pow or from the States l That
parry WHEN regarded II merely League or covenant
between independent States. who had given up no part of
ihelr powe? or sovereignty The first named parties
are wen known 10 you by the OF Federal and Re-
publican The latter existed first as an irregular fac
uoh showing Its opposition the restraints OF govern
.nen' anu iaw al various periods OF our history. IL
was not until lately that settled upon fixed prin-
'P'e ana assumed the consistent and uniform action Of
an organised party. For the last 6heen years there
mas been complete confusion, an entire alnaleama.
uon OF all parties; and hence our present troubles
ana the dark prospect before us.-The Auhor Of ia.
following Essay deems of vital that the lines
OF dieence shall be again distinctly And TO aid
III ms work The following Aphorsms presented the
public Many of them are taken from source oC The hib
est authority; others the the Authors own
reading and rehecoD-The Author begs his fellow ci-
zes 10 read each paragraph separately as containing an
important truth within itseIhen to read in connection
hose under the division until he has completed the
whoie' as system BY the time that labor il completed
ne hopes 10 present something condensed and point
ed, on the same important, subjects
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT

800 sssaas o% re sy ".%s sps.
the 2iih inst He is light yellow. straight and well
snade, very handsome appearance, good ensnce-
about 20 81 years OF rge is he has pro.
cured free papers, and is making his way
States. the north The above re ward IN
be given II taken out of the State rs doilsr If taken
out oil The county sud reasonable charge taken viii,
IN tho county; and expenses paid, in the latter cases II
Is probable that he has taken boat on his wsy to Rich
nond preparatory to going to the North or may Yet be
C. r.. FoNTAINE
sep. Z. 1872 &~5w
REoNrPELiEa CLASSICAL AND MATHEaA
1aA iiCAL SCHOoL.-The next session Of my School
wa commence on the lst of October and close on the
LIST oil August. AS IL IL my object prepare those com.
ted 10 my care TO enter The higher classes of the Uni.
versly OF Virginia, or OF any Of Colleges will teac,
me Greek Latin, French, and Spanish all the
branches of pure Mathematics History Grogrsp,v An
cent and Modern. with the use OF the Maps and Gobss
anu Natural Philosophy would observe that i'm teach.
mig the Ancient Languages do adopt that mechanical
system Zoo often used of making boys learn rules the
application OF which they do not understand. But ne
GrAnmars are made from Languages and languages from
1rannars endeavor TO make them observe and CLASSIFY
or themselves the various constructions that in the
pest writer's BY this method they learn much faster
and become much more. accurate scholars
AS to the health of my residence. believe can saw
with Safely that there is not healthy situation
East oil The Blue Ridge This fairly tested in the
iast session my School, bad SCHOLARS from the other
side OF the Mountains Tho remained here M, to 2Ot NJ
August, without being ndisposed
ne most particular attention will be paid both the in
teiectuai aud moral improvement OF those committed to my
Terms.-For session of 10 months board, including
every thing. $780, Tniton in all the above branches
cedt Fienc aud Spanish, $40 For French or Spanish
So w. HUGH M. NELSON
SePemDer q 3i-s6w
Letters addressed TO me- Charles City C. H., will
meet with pronp, attention.
Mr. III Nj. Nelson hos been student at this Univer.i-
" Tor three successive sessions during which time his
demesnor unexceponabe, and his application TO the
studies required Of him, such 10 ensure success
Mr. Nelson graduated ia FIVE schools and thereby be-
came entitled 10 the degree OF Master OF Arts As this
Il the highest honor that be given in the University Of
virginia, the qualifications required to obtain are placed
proporionably high, and such demand constant ASST
duty, and considerable al-nl The pions itself will thus
perluous
his correct conduct talents and application. have Justly
won Tor him the respect and OF tile officers OF the
institution; all Of whom WILL have no doubt Join with
me in wishes for las
e. BoNNvoAsTLE,
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ProprietQE and Treasurer + O.
a. The Jockey Club Purse will be for on ,ne gu
day Instead OF the 4 advertised, unless otherwise d-
eced by the Club The rules oil the Club requiring it,
August 49,
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Louisa, August 26.

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE-The subscriber
being determined to remove this fall offers for sale,
OH The 3Oh day OF September next, the premises if
fair, II not. the fair day, HE tract OF land in tho
county oil Fiuudnnd on which he pesen, resides con-
tanning i57 situated mme diaey on the main stage
road leading from Richmond Charlottesville and about
liver, and within one nile o manuisek gsS add
mills There is sufficient guam ity OF land seed
eighty ninety bushels OF wheat this fsl If sold the
privilege OF seeding will be Immediately given and the
crop of and other things suitable for the purchaser
will be Tor SALE II the land sold that day, will
be offered for rent on the day There about $50
acres cleared the balance well mbered OF which is
good tobacco land The Improvements ioerably good
deem il unnecessary TO give minute description
the land as those wishing to purchase will call and ex-
anime for themselves before the day Of sale. Terms Of
sale will be made known on the day of SALE
August 20 [s2-tds'] DANIEL p. LEWIS.
INVALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-The subscriber
offers for sale his Tract OF Land, in Halifax county,
containing, by survey 400 acres, situated upon
the OF Birch Creek and Dan River in the heart OF
district oil country justlx eebraed for its fertility and
health The tract consists oil 25O acres OF rich creek and
river bottom, between $50 aud 400 of wood land,
and the balance cleared highland OF the bestkind-a con-
siderable portion OF which is meadow land, equal il not
SUPERIOR the best river boomall OF well adapted
the cultivation of tobacco, and rye and par
cuIary 10 the production OF wheat and clover. The soil
is Of tina, best suited for the OF plaster These
lands lie beautifully for farmiDg and wateed by
number Of excellent springs The improvements consist
OF comfortable dwelling houses office, stables,
granary good tobacco BARNS and other out houses There
is fine peach orchard, well selected, with number OF
other fruit trees such apples plum OF various descrp
tons, uectarnes, Sc carefully selected There is also
another tract OF good highland adjoining, OF 326
which may be had At reduced price The tract will be
divided TO suit purchasers, there two beautiful
sidences One third fourth, Of the purchase
money will be required in cash, and the balance, ii well
secured can be arranged oil the most accommodating
terms he subscriber is anxious TO effect sale at
early day. he is desrous OF removing to the
Purchasers invited to examine Tor themselves, and
apply 90 the subscriber, who is confident that he sell
any person really DESTROYS OF purchasing such propety
An opportunity which rarely presents itself
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.I-3t

FENAPPAHANNOCK FEMALE SEMINARY .-Es.
n tablished 1871 Mrs Lucy Y Gray, Principal, Miss
Lydia Booth OF NJ Y, Assist Tu,oress-Tappahsnno
VTginA1e Session OF this Institution Tor lS3l-35, will
commence on the first day OF October The
OF instruction will embrace Reading, Writing, Arithmetic,
Geography with he Of the Globes and Maps English
Grammar Rhetoric. History, Natural and Moral Plioso
ply, and Plain and Ornsmen,Al Needle Work.
u Drawing and Painting, and Embroidery, will be
taught at extra charges
TERMS
Board, Washing sc. per .nnum, 800
Tuition, rs
Fuel, 2
Each scholar will furnish her bed and bedding.
Paymen, will be expected quarterly in advance
Music Nj sster is engaged, and will give insruciionin
chat science at $40 per quarter.
Tsppshsnnock, August 30 8l-uO
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His correct conduct talents and application have Justly
won for him the respect aud OF the officers OF the
Institution; all Of whom WILL have doubt join with
in wishes for l,is snceeos.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-07-17

the shot, when the Indians. With loud
yell. abandoned the chase. Fleethsrt.
a little out Of wind, made q wide cir
cut IN the hills, anI into the river near
where he had fastened his canoe and
finding ell safe, he lightly jumped on
board and pushed vigorously through
the day; at night he laid down in his
canoe, and when he awoke in the NOR
ming. was just entering the Ohio; eros
sing over the southern shore. he coast.
cd along its calm waters and reached
Farmers Castle in safety, laden with
the SPOTS Of his foes, and grati6ed
with the admiration Of his former CON-
panions. After the peace, as tho tide
OF emigration rolled westward. Fleet.
hart still kept on the borders. and was
finally killed in some quarrel with his
natural. foes, the red men Of the forest.