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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-08

RJEGROES AND PLANTATION STOCK FOR
~ SALE.-On the 2lst day of January inst, shall
sell at Dover in Goochand county, 20 miles above Rich
mond, 90 30 valuable Negroes the whole of such pro-
perty on the Estate of the late Thomas r. Harrison
More valuable slaves to be found in the State
AT the time will be sold likewise, about 500 bar
res of corn, all the fodder OATS stock of horses and
mules oxen, cattle of all sorts sheep, hogs, plantation
utensils, &c, &c. An old carriage and gig CARTS wag
CONS and all the plantation utensils the farm hand
some bay year old Stallion, by Tonsen out Of we'll
bred Bussorah mare Terms. cash
RANDOLPH HARRISON, Jr, Err.
Of Thomas X. Harrison deed
jan 3. 73-tds
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AfREYBEARD will stand The ensuing season nj the
NJ stable Of TIE subscriber on RockGsh Nelson
County, Virginia Particulars hereafter.
Dec. l6 l6G--w3wl JOHN y. COLES.
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n ABORERS WANTED.-Thc Subscriber wants to
n employ % or 30 laborers, and or good teams
On immediate application five six months constant
employ will be given TO industrious men. Such
accustomed to choppng and hcwing will be preferred
Apply at the Jewellery Store of Mr.. John Mcconnell,
Main Street. THOMAS A. MERA.
Nov. Z. 53-N
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NWERE is A ClIANCE-For all you that have
fine colt dropped last Spring, by Ilcdgcford Fyde
Lance, Silyeriecls, Star Tom Brown. A Sweep
stake mile heats, open till the Ist of June next; 500
entrance; 800 forfeit; to be the Piney Grove
Course, Charlotte county, Va in The Fall after Trey arc
years old Confined TO the get Of the above named
horses only-now eight subscrbcrs-and we expect 20
80 more. This Stake j. worth the attention Of any
gentleman that has colt only for the benefit Of the
purse, but the reputation of bis colt Any gentleman
make his entry by Addressing line to
HEZEEIAH HcCARGO, Proprietoy
Wyllicsburg, Charlotte Co, Va Dec. IL. GIFT
THNHE Subscribers School, limited to twelve scholars
~ will be opened on the 10th Of January 1885 and
closed on the 18th Of December following The course
Of mtrucon will embrace the Latin, French and Eng
hsh Languages; Geography with the Of the Maps
and Globes Arithmetic and Mathematics.-Tl terms
for Board, including washing, lodging and candles &c
arc $780, and Tuition SO My residence is situated Is
miles from Richmond above Col Goodall's and 2
from the Stage Road leading from Richmond to Louisa
CourtHousc Letters addressed the subscriber near
Montpelier o. Hanover, will be promptly attended
70. fIERMON DAVIS
December G. 622awlI5J
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IpowHATAN FEMALE sEMINARY.-Thc ex.

uDOWHATAN FEMALE SEA1INARY.-Thc cx-
n crcises of this Institution will be resumed Mon
day, the 18th of January next. Instruction will be
given in most of the branches of literary scientific
and polite education. The principal usual, will de-
vote his whole time to the interests of his pupils and by
system of sound, mental and moral culture will en-
deavour to prepare them for dscharging with
the important and responsible duties Of future life The
scholastic year will be divided into sessions of five
months each at the close of which, there will be public
examinations conducted fairly the procien-
cy and attanncnts of the pupils.
Attached to the school, and accessible to all the pupils
is welsclectcd library TO which, additions of such
works as are suited to the young will from time to time,
be made also laboratory wen furnished with neces-
sary chemical and philosophical apparatus.
Terms for the year of ten months, follows:
Board and Tuition in English branches, 800 90
French, 10 90
Music, including of the Piano, - 90
Drawing and Painting, 10 90
Pupils will be received at any time, and charged
agrccably to the above rates, which payable
close of each session. bat after admission deduction
will he made for loss of timc except only in of
sickness j. B. TINSLEY PRINCIPAL
December A. 6l-2aw12J
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~ EGROES FOR SALE.-ln obedience to n decree
OF the county Court of Caroline, pronounced on the
9Th day OF December, 1884, shall SELL for cash. at the
tavern Of Albert s. Hundley Called Ncedwood in the
fair, If not the next fair day likely young Negroes
Overton, aman, and Jenny girl Traders will do well
to attend the sale. LUCY HUNDLEY, 4dn'trir
Dec. 81 lIl-4tS] of I'm. X. Htndicu, deed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-11

~ The ENQUIRER is published twice week, generally, ana
thoe times during State Legislatufe
Price, heretofore Five Dollars able 10 I'D
of chaered banks only will be re-
The Editors Viii guarantee the safety oil remit
mail; the of being paid by the
ar No paper the discretion OF the
Editors until all aftsurases have been paid up. .
or Whoever viii the of ninc papers, shall
have the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
nscrtion each
inserted until has either bccn paid Tor
ora sumed BY in this city its cnvrons
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Virginia & W. Carolina Almanac.

HUST PUBLISHED, and for sale by j. Warrock .
% the Virgiaia 0pd North Csrofua Hinanac for the
year Of Lord, 1886 by David Richardson of Louisa
county, Va, containing statement Of the Banking
Capital in the several States, and tie Representation In
Congress from the commencement Of the Government
TO The present time with the Electoral votes that each
State will have in the coming election Of President and
Vice President Of the United States tabular state.
ment OF the Penentiary establishment, from its com.
mencement IN 1900, 70 the 30th June 1885, showing
the number Of cOnvcs received for Ist 3D. 3D. and AR
Offences, psrdoned, died, &C. for each year-and va
rety Of other useful and entertaining matter.
Sept4. 35-H
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1EfA PACKAGES French, German, S,O,ss, TIA
IL eDNT Ian, and India Dry GooDs-In Il few days
French German, SWISS Italian, and India Dry GOODS,
,chch, fur kno,o LeIieUe, hare passed
through Abolition ha"ds-consistng, in part of the fol-
lowing articles and making probably the largest and
best assortment ever offered in this city;
Erenoh-Back Lustrings, Gro de Naples assorted
ours black, blue, pink, white and straw IA and Sd
Grapes; hat do; Lustrng Ribbons of every color from
No. 1-2 to 30; large assortment OF cap and bonnet
Ribbons, OF the newest styles; belt do; Gauze and Lus
tGing; fancy Handkerchiefs, a great variety; Thibet
Ilandkerchiefs and Shawls, from Sd to 3d. black and
fancy silk Vestings; black silk Veyets; 54 black Bonn
bazines gentlemens and ladies' black and white silk
Hosiery do. do Gloves gentlemens and ladies' horse
skin and beaver Gloves, of every color and price, black
white and straw Satins; style fancy Silks; Cd Me-
rno Cloths of every color Brads assorted linen Cam
brics, and linen cambria Handkerchief and gumelastc
Suspenders.
German oznaburgs and Burlaps; fancy yesings; sd
Merinos; linen Tapes, and cotton Hose,
S,oisS-44 and Cd plain and figured Musins of every
chiefs
Haian-Matteonis black Lustrin0s 36 and 80 in black
Cravats; blue, black, and assorted Sewing Silks.
Ladia-Flag and bandanna Handkerchicfs a great va
rety; white and printed Pongee do do; black Snshew
and Sarsenets blue, black and colored Sewing Silks
pearl Buttons; and lead and coored Pongees.
+. 81. J. S. JAMES & CO,
Aug 70. l5S-l2u Nqrhet Bridge, Riehmd
VIRGINIA UNION FACTORY AND FLOUR
MiLLS.-Horatio j. Magruder, BENJAMIN ii. Ma
gruder and Robert S. jones' having recently become the
purchasers of half of this well known establishment
WILL in conjunction with James Magrudcr Zone of the
propretors Of the late of Tmberake IL Magru-
dcr) conduct the business in all its various branches
under the style and firm of Magruders d Jones' who re-
specially solicit continuation Of business of the
friends OF the former concern and Of the public general
~ Since the late change this establishment has under
gone general Of repair--hiachinerv of The
most approved construction lately introduced into it, and
further Improvements in progress The operation
of tie Cotton Establishment will be conducted under
the personal superintendent Of Of the propetors
who experienced manufacturer. They feel The full
est assurance Of giving entire satisfaction all who
may call them for Yarn from No. TO 20 Of quality
equal to any made in the Virginia Northern Factories
In short time, they will be prepared furnish Cotton
Oznabug of superior quality All ordersw be prompt.
attended TO, and Yarns and Oznaburgs sert Scots
vile, or Merewether's bridge, Abenare, and other pa-
ces, at moderate charge for carriage They are pre-.
pared TO purchase Wheat at the highest market price and
intend 70 Keep constant supply Of Ground Plaster
August p 33-st
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-11

FWNHlR1 NEGROES.-Om Thu rsd ~, the 9th inst
at 10 o'clock we will sell in front of Office, 80
valuable and likely Negroes all tom plantaton and
consisting principally of young men and young
J. s. COSBY ~ CO, Aucts
september .. }0-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-11

NNbh Subscriber IS DESTROYS to lease for five years
= the iari9 lsprlng Garden in Hanover, on which
ne no" resldcs 10 suitable tenant terms will be
maze very reasonable w. II. ROANE
"eP1 q 36-wtf
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

db n N REWARD.-Strayed from Nathaniel Il.
30 ~ Thompson, Friday, the 18th instant, a
small buy with white feet one before and one
behind and the other black, with black name and
tashe also has small white spot oil her rides
WE'LL PAGES aud trots The above reward will be given
for the delivery of the to in the forks of Hano
yer, or secured that get her again.
CHARLES Ii. MALLORY.
Septcmber H. 37-J~
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OTICE-- Coiiah will stand the next season-sprjno
lN 1s36-at Charlotte Courthouse Va. under the ma.
nogement Of Maj X. J Gains and Col 4 r. Rchsrd.
son. lsePt IL 3-4t
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Wilson's and Kendalls Cottons, No to o.
Rose, point Dull and Whitney Blankets of every size
and quality,
Blue aud mixed Kerscys and Palms,
LIST and I'd quality red Paddngs
Super and extra English white Flanncs,
Black and colored Bombazcttes,
Black, blue browns royal purple scarlet crimson, la
vender, olive, and dahlia, 81 and Ga Imitation Me-
rinos,
Splendid painted do
Black and assorted colors, heavy rolled Crcassians,
Mashalls black, blue all colors, and whited brown
patent Thread, No. 10 to 3d.
Do. Patent Seine No. % to 30, put up in or hanks,
Ladies' fawn habit gloves.
Gentlemens London Buck and Hexham tan Gloves,
6-J Cambrics, Jackonets and checked Musns,
a 4 plain and figured Bobinet,
Cotton and gimp Edgings and I.aces,
Al Grecian plain and figured Bobinets,
Do Footings,
Plain Bobnet do.
Thread Edgings and Laces,
Black and white worsted Womens Hose,
White and mixed lambs wool half do
Black and white worsted do. do
White worscd Shirts and Draws
large assortment new style London Prints,
Brown, olive and drab Flushings, &c. &c.
The above goods, also the balance of our large
stock and ,o be sold cheap by the piece pack
nge they be obtained in any market in this
try If any one, interested in this matter yet skept-
cal, from Ignorance (not having examined for himse
preudced because his customers and competitors
so,) respectfully invite such one, candidy ex-
anime and then Judge.
F. IL J. 8. JAMES 81 CO,
Sept. IL. T37-Stl Market Bridge.
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EAIHbR-The subscribers have hand. and will
N receive daily from their lanyard large SIMPLY of
Leather consisting Of 1000 sides hest oak tanned sole
light and heavy 1900 sides waxed and russet upper
Leather; a. dozen waxed Calf Skins 300 Kip skins
Skirng, Harness and Bride Leather sheep skins sc
all Of which will be sold on reasonable terms
JOHN POE g. CO.
September g. 36-Gt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-11

MALL SUPPLY Of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, &C.,
~ S'e-Thc subscriber solicits call from the Mer-
chants and Physicians generally, confident that he
sell Goods OF every kind, connected with the 4poecd-
rys business, low they be purchased in any
completed by the 10th September. M. H. DAY,
September :. [36-4t Market-SYuarc.
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pn6A PACKAGES BRITISH DRY GOODS

Old AAAk PACkAGES BRIIISfI DRY GUODS-
OVV We have just in store our Fall Importation,
per Ship Tally Ho from Liverpool, which, with goods
previously received, makes
Three HUNDRED Packages British Dry Goods
The largest and best offered to the Mer
chants of this State, by ourselves or probably any
other house in this city--consisng in part OF
Super and extra blue, black, olive, green, invisible do,
Lnzn 1nl,la Rnsscu hrn1vn and Ox-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-11

lWaOUNT IDA FOR SALE Ar AUCTlON.-I
t1 VIII sell this valuable and beautiful Estate n dies.
cfipuon OF which has been given in a pre- Ous advcr-
usemcnO at public auction, Tuesday the 22d day Of
ingham county) if fair If the next fair day nness
privately sold, Of which notice will be piven-fbe prvi.
lege OF seeding crop of wheat will be pven Of which
thcre may be from two 10 three hundred bushels sowed
ana entire possession given at CbrismasTcrms made
known on The day Of sac.On the eome day will sell
an my STOCK OF boodcd horses, among them five brood
mares inferior to but few, if auyand in foal by
the hrst horses in our country-as Tronby, Chateau
margaux, Jrutiie, Washington Young Tonson &c
JAMES p. WILKINSON
August IL. 3Osi
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September 8. 36-tds
n. B-The farm above advertised Woodstock con-
sists of two adjoining plantations, viz: Woodstock pro-
per, containing 1887 acresand Forest Farm containing
1888 They will be sold either separately toge
Their. They bounded by the lends of the Messrs
Ftzhughs Jacob Weaver and Others among the best
rra firms in the Slnfe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-11

"a ICHMOND MEDICAL SCHOOL-Lecturesu up
LA the various branches of Medical Science will
be delivered in the city of Richmond, commencing the
last Monday in October, and ending the LIST of March
associated themselves together and will teach the SUBJ
jects affixed to their respective names:
til. JOHNSON, NJ. d., Anatomy, Physiology, and Sur
gerry.
JAMES BEALE, M. d., Practice of Physc, and the
Institutes of Medicine
ROBERT BRIGGS, M. D., Materia NIedica Thera-
peutics and Hygiene.
ROBERT w. HAXALL, M D., Midwifery and the
Diseases of Women and Children
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-22
S(E.NES 1T W.ISH{.NGTO.N.

- WASHINGTON, December 10.
"This has been the interesting day those men,
bers who represent the slavc-holding States that we
have yet had during the present session Of Congress-
Mr. Fairfield Of Maine, this morning, introduced petit
on PRAYING for the abolition of slavery in the District
of Columbia. The memorial hardly announced by
the Speaker, before Mr. Camcr Of New York axealous
supporter of the Administration and of the Baltimore
nominees, moved 10 lay the memorial the table, which
motion seconded by the gentleman who introduced
the memorial Mr. Mason of Virginia. in order to test
the Of the House, called for the yeas and
aud the motion carried by Of leo to 81. Up
on this question, however voted in the Affirmative
upon the ground that the member who introduced the
petition wns in favor Of its being laid upon the table
Mr. Sadc of Vermont, for the purpose evidently, Of
securing an occasion 10 evnce his strong affection for
the modern aboltonists moved that the memorial be
printed and supported his motion with speech, carac-
tcrized by the usual place defamation about
the ouL blot upon the national cseutehcon produced by
the liberation Of slavery in the District Of Columbia
The moment he had finished his trade Mr. FanderPoel
of New York, (who is tho intimate friend Of Mr. Van
Burcn, and resides in The village in which the Vice Pre-
sdent born in order arrest the debate and to Sc
cure carly exhibition of the of the House against
the mischevous Vaccinations of Northern aboonst5,
moved that the motion print the memorial be also laid
upon the table, and called for the yeas and upon this
notion which ordered by the House. The question
taken, and carried by vote of16S 10 So Some
doubt voted for printing who would vote against any
direct to interfere with slavery in the District
This day work must to convince every body who
becomes acquainted with it, how reckless those are
who persist in even nsnuang, that Mr. Van Buren, and
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-22
.JEDGE J{IHTE.

What will the Judge or his friends say now: He has
been taken up by the Wings Of Yirginia-excluslvey-
Then what must his friends in Tennessee think Of
his allies His friends in Mississippi the friends Of
Poindexter-and pressing his election to the Senate
of the U. S. Is he not of the most deadly enemies
which the President has in the whole word-Thep what
do the friends Jackson in Tennessee think of this
extraordinary combination;
The Baltimore Republican says truly, that &c II would
puzzle any to discover upon what political principle
MIR. White is supported for the Presidency. 1t cannot
be- that he is AnliJacson; because he supported the
present Administration in all its measures up to that
cvcntful PERIOD when Mr.. Jockey Bell prckcd up the
old gentleman, and set him on the course with ''head
and tail up 1t cannot be because he is Nullfer for
he was in favor Of the Proclamation the Force Bill and
all those measures which were so obnoxious to the selfish
policy Of the Calhoun party 1t cannot be because he
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-22
TIE FRENCH QUESTION.

InttITtNCtT S
Telegraph is doubling lis tracks. No Statesman cares
for the opinions Of the r. Wing. So far for the game
of that portion Of the Wing Presses which have dis
gracrd themselves by consulting what they conceived 10
be the interests OF their pa1 instead Of those Of the
try. But never was faction gross y mistaken to
tile interests Of their party Never Mr. Walsh
correct than when he said that nothing ,cant
ing to eomplae the ruin Of the Wigs. but taking ground
in favor Of France, against ourselves
The Administration has done for the present all that
it ought to do.-Eycn it Mr.. Barton returns, and Mr.
Pageot rcres from the U. States let srah calmly till
hear agan from France The following from the AL
bany Argus satisfies us Of the which tho Prcs
dent intends to take
4 letter from Washington Correspondent Of recent
date says:
sin the event of the return Of Mr. Barton, or the re-
cept Of dispatches announcing the refusal of the French
Government 10 pay the instamcnt without further ex
planaton, the special message will state the facts, and
leave the whole matter to tie wisdom of Congress- AS
10 further negotiation, that beyond all question, is at
cnd and the adoption of other must course,
depend on Congress- have doubt that it was the
energetic language of the former message that produced
the action OF the French Chambers after long delay
and if the Senate had voted the appropriations proposed
BY the House at the close Of the last session. AIN per.
suaded that the amount stipulated BY the treaty. would,
before this time, have been paid"
The last Courier lies EatS nS expresses its decided
opinion that all ,cW be 'c at last Ii saies that from
the French journals it has received, and the many prl-
letters it has by the Utica Mr. Barton has made
his demand for paymcnt-that it has been positively
Jeccd but in such terms allow the fullest latitude for
easy far these conditions have
been atready fulfilled by the Presidents last Message
TO leave every hope of an amcable arrangement Tho
Courier hints that perhaps the question may not be set
tied until the Message arrives in France, rather the
second, subsequent communication which has been
nounccd by the President ...
WE would therefore, wait quietiy-but with the distinct
understanding that if France does pay the money
before Congress adjouns shall be taken by
them to vndicatc the rights end honor Of their country
Congress will be long in session If we do not re-
ceye justice from France, they will have every opportu-
nifty ofacting with decision, before they adjourn. We
recommend orbearancc therefore, for the present. with
the express understanding, that if necessary, immc-
diatcly adopt igorous and efficient measures
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The House then adjourned ill tomorrow
triday. Dctcmber Is.
49,.

The Senate did not SIT this day
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. McKennan appeared, was qualified, and took his
seat
Petitions and memorials presented by Mcssrs.
Evans, and Parks of Maine; and Phillips, Gcnnc and
Briggs, of Massachusetts.
Mr. Jackson, Of massachusetts, presented the petition
Of sundy citizens NJ the town OF Wrentham, in Msssa-
chuse.ls praying Congress 10 provide for the abolition
Of slavery within the District Of Columbia, and moved
its reference TO Select COMMITTEE.
Mr. Hammond moved that the petition be not received.
A debate of three four hours, involving many points
o. order and running occasionally into The merits of
the question. cnsucd in which Mcssrs Hammond, Will
lISms, OF n. C.. Gascock, Peyton, Beardsey, Wise,
Thomas, Hopkins, Mason, of Virginia. Bouldn Ripley
vanderpocl, Harper Pierce, OF New Hampshire and
Pickens, took part an account Of which we defer
other day.
motion to lay the petition On the table was moved
and decided by the Speaker have over the
motion to reject
The question being taken; the motion lay on the Ia
BILE was reiected-Yeas 95, nays l2l
MIR. HamInonds motion that The petition be rejected,
being then in ORDER the debate resumed and con.
tinued by Mcssrs Hunt Glascock, and Sutherland.
MIR. Sutherland, without concluding, yielded the floor,
aud,
On motion of Mr.. Everett,
The House adjourned to meet on Monday.