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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-13

a b OANOKE LAND FOR SALE-Desgning 10
- move to the West, propose sell the fol-
the South side of Roanoke River, in the counties of
Meckenburg, Virginia. and Warren, North Carolina 80
miles above Weldon and l6 above wilkins Ferry, con-
tanning 300 acres of which, about 600 are bottom of
superior qualty100 in original wood and first.rae
plant and OF the high land about 100 only have
been cleared the balance is heavily tmbered and of
good quality for the production OF wheat and tobacco
The Improvements embrace every building necessary for
quarter plantation-mosty new, and in good order
The tobacco barns unusually good built chiefly with
In the three years last past and sufficient secure
crop Of &C. 600 pounds l can with confidence pro-
nounce this of the very best estates the Roanoke
of its extent, and few if any, are in so good situation
for immediate profitable planting 1t is very convenient
to the Petersburg and Richmond markets and will short
ly be equally to that of Norfolk by means Of the
Portsmouth Railroad, rapidly tending its compile
ton Excellent springs abound in all parts of the plan
tation-and know 1T to be remarkably healthy, having
resided on 1T, with my family, for two years. My Ply
sicians bills for attendance than GO negroes
have not exceeded 40 dollars for the last five years
bloomsbury, my place Of residence lying on the waters
OF SMITHS Creek Warren county, N. Carolina, miles
West OF the town of Warrenton, and 10 from Roanoke
River, containing 800 About one-half of this
tract in wood and fair proportion say 200 acres fine
obacco land There also go ofhghly
cotton lots and 40 to 80 of creek bottom The i'm
provemen,s are very extensve well arranged and slight
repairs being made, will put them good order
The situation is pleasant, and the neighborhood ogreea
BILE.
One other tract lying within half mile of the Court
House of that large and wealthy county, Mecklenburg
Va containing seven hundred and eiehty-eight acres
The greater portion ofths land standing in original
wood, and about onehaf is Of good quality well adapt
ed TO the production Of wheat and tobacco 1t would
furnish agreeable and convenient residence TO any
gentleman having children to educate being within a
few minutes walk of that hourishng Institution, Ran
doph Macon College, and female school of high stand
ing in Boydton-FuIher description Of these lands is
deemed unnecessary, it is presumed persons
disposed 10 purchase will view them. MIR. Daniel r.
Hicks will treat for the tract Boydon.-Bad health
obiges me 10 seek milder climate, and am therefore,
resolved sellngetters addressed to me at Warren
ton, N. Carolina, will receive prompt attention.
June l6. 1oNtf
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VBYo ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN Appii-
81 cation will be made to the next Congress of the
United States, to proong the term of my Patent fer
tain Improvements therein mentioned granted the 2Sh
day of January, 1885, but in consequence of defects in
the specifications cancelled returned the Patent
Office, and the seal broken and re-patented the
22d day Of October, 1893.
STEPHEN MCCORMICK
Auhu-n. Fnuouipr Va OFT mr.,
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By the G0rcrHOy Of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.


WST HEREAS it has been represented to INC that
w certain Thomas J. Best, who was confined in the
jail of Monroe county for counierfeiting Bank Notes
has made his escape, and is going at large
Now, therefore, /, Liitlcon Waller Tozewell Cover
nor Of The said Commonwealth have thought proper 10
offer reward of two hundred aud fy dollars 10 any
person or persons who will appchcnd the said Thomas
Best and deliver him TO the ailor Of Monroe county.
AND do, moreover, require oil officers both civil and
military, and request the good people of this Common
wealth to use their best exertons TO appreend the said
Thomas j. Best that he may be dealt with according 20
law.
Given under my hand, Governor, and under The
lesser Seal Of the Commonwealth, at Rich.
tsrALJ nond, this second day Of November. Is35
BIFTN w. TAZEWEII,
DFscnIPTfOs.
Best is about FIVE feet nine inches high dark com
pexion regular features round face saielt and tera
bly, large nose, dark brown eyes, large mouth dark
hair large hands and feet for man of his aize
thick round the chest, slim waist straight and well made
except little bow-legged-has n peculiar way Of cleor
ing his throat, which he does frequcnyspcaks abort
and gruR ana appears not 10 be fond Of takfDofoyns
when speaking the Of the eyebrows Increasing
towards each temple, the skin Of the forehead gathering
above and between the brows Ills voice Is clear and
rather hne than coarse whiskers bot shortly
may wear them He is about IS years Of sze."
Nov. g. r3 40,
Ng The Ie,gsbug Aleehaniop ana Kaoaois gaener ,e "a
qufti TO pfnis ile above, thee times.
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EPRlTISH DRY GOODS. per ship TALLY Ro from
"A . LieoTPOoL.-Our importation of Fall British Dru
Goods has arrived at City Point, amcs Rivera and win
be in store and opened in day two More will be
said of it anon. +. ~ J. S. JAMES IL CO.,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-13

o1- , :. lo"l - US ~ ~. %. idOO,dee a.
N OTlCE-The subscriber, being about leave the
lS State of Virginia, has authorised Mr. Philip M.
1abb by Power of Attorney rent out the houses be-
longing to the estate of Robert Johnston deceased and
to collect all claims due to said estate And further to
collect all debts due to james NJ. Johnston agent to
Robert Johnston q Son, and to VIM J. Cole q Co.
ANDREW JOHNSTON,
EIoc1tOT of Robert Johnston, deceassd
Richmond, November ., 1885. 52-w1w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-13

XXI EGROES * STOCK for saie--1hc subscriber will
sell TO the highest bidder his farm, (Spriig Gar
den in Hanover Tuesday the 10Th December fair,
IF not, the first fair day thereaner) his household and
kitchen furniture, and farming utensils together with
his entire stock OF horses mules cattle sheep hogs
also, FIFTY SLAVES, of different sexes, ages, aud
qualihcations-some of them very valuable Amongst
the horses, thoroughbred mares, colts and
stations; and amongst the cattle good milk COWS,
and ID 20 young of the best habreed
The negroes Will be sold for cash the other property
credit of nine months, for all dollars
and cash for all of that amount and under it, Bonds,
with approved security, will be required and interest
them from their date if they punc.ualIy paid
when due. WIN. H. ROANE.
Oct 30. 5l-w3w:2awtds.
UMPORTANT SALE-On Thursday, the goth of No
IL vember next will sell at public auction at my resi-
sdence in Halifax county, (the late residence of my ia
Their, Robert HuTt the following Blood Stock wit:
tie thorough bred race Lady Lancaster, years
Old by John Richards, dam by Sir Soomon the dstin
gushed race horse Steng four years old by Sir Charles,
five years old by Sir Richard ull brother Monsieur)
dam by Top Gallant; Will Watch four years old by
Sir Charles, dam by Wonder Alexander four years old
by Sir Charles dam Bedford mare; Cyrus four years
old by Sir Charles dam by BelIair, of Georgia. Black
Hawk, two years old by Lance dam by Old Sir Archy
thorough bred brood mare Sally Jefiies, by imported
Eagle dam by the imported Charlotte; the thorough
bred brood mare, Mary HILL by Randolphs Janus dam
By Raglands Diomedwith fine Jackson filley by her
side
Also my Crop Of every description, Stock of all
months credit will be given, by the purchaser giving
bond with approved security Ten per discount will
be made for cash
All persons indebted me- Will please make prompt
payment and those having claims win present them
Haifnx Co Va Ocf 40 ss,
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II AND FOR SALE.-We will sell to the highest
n bidder, on the premises Friday the 18th Of De-
cembei next, 759 Of Land lying in the county of
Mecklenburg one mile West of CRristiansyille with
good buildings, well watered, and about one half in
woods, and good tobacco land. Col A. Burwell is our
authorized agent-ADy person wanting information will
apply TO him Terms made known on the day of sale
JOHN TABB,
THOS. TABB,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-13

GEoRGE THoNPsoy.-lt is very unfortunate TO say
the least for the Aboonsts that so many Of their fore
most menthose Of whom they have always TO
be proudturn out TO be persons Of dsrepulable cha
Tnccr. About year since not satisfied with the amount
Of American talent and cIoquencc which could be brought
bear upon Slavery and those directly concerned there
in, they imported a brazenac EDglishman named
Stewart. II thought among certain class that
the soutcst hearts could not withstand such nliph
orgumenis--such bewitchng eoquencc, az be could
command. And when 10 these qualifications were
added the virtues OF an humble christian" Il vac
thought that listen 60 him, 20 become convert 10
lis doctrincs However, Stewards arrival in America
not much in advance Of TIE reception Of inf,rma-
ton which proved him 70 be- a fellow Of at least doubtful
reputation, aud withal hypocrite. The anti. slavery
Journals cxiocd him TIE skies so long as his tric
character was unknown among US. What las since bo.
come Of him we know not.
The arrival Of Ge0rgc Thompson, in America was
deemed still greater acquisition to The abolition ranks
Of talents well oratory. lie considered by far
fore American audience. and such good man No
candid bearer coad resist his appeals in behalf the poor
Slaves AZ length his star has also set Instead Of help.
ing the Auii-SlavcTy cause. Thompson has actually
brought dishonor upon it and is honest supporters
Statements have recently reached here from England
substaniiaod By the best authority which fasten upon
him reputation which poorly supports the pretensons
he has himself made, and which bis friends have made
for him II appears from these statements which come
be remembered in the shape Of a0idavits that while
" The employ Of Messrs Marshall g. Dale merchants
~ London, this same Thompson was detected in steal
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PON,EEgCAE.

"a mantle worn by the natives.
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NOTICE TO CARPENTrRS.--T Richmond.
~ fredericksburg aud Potomac Rail Road Company
wish to employ workmen to execute the Carpenters
work of 10 miles Of Rail Road supersirucure. Tho
highest prcesby the day or job will be given.
Workmen also wanted for the construction oflial-
Road Cars
The building oftwo Lattice Bridges will likewise be
contracted for.
As the work soon be commenced aud vigorously
prosecuted, ilnlleda application sinvitcd.
J. II. HOPKINS,
Pria .3sst Enginsc
80 nd ,tl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-13

HSOR RENT OR SALE, the old and valuable Ia
Il stand, at New Kent Courthouse. The adj
vanages of this are that is the site of the Coun
ty and Superior COURTS just half way between Will
liamsburg and Richmond There is Land sufficient at
tached TO it work six hands The crop is about four
barrels of to the There is u snicency of
land of fine quality in wood, to make good Farm, indie
ndcnt of the Tavern parton this, suliicicncy of
tobacco cotton might he made TO pay for the land in
few years. There is this land fine shell mari, which
could be used 10 great advantage Any wishing
to rent purchase, will be pleased to apply 10 the SUBJ
scrber in Williamsburg or to MIR. G.. p. Crump of
Richmond, who is authorised to sell rent.
BURWELL BASSETT
Oct 9. 45-tf
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14

Among so many, that are excellent IN
various respects, it is not easy to distIn-
guish the more deserving productions.-
Celebs, as a novel, rich, not in Incl
dents, but in sentiments ingenious, not
in tho story, but in the dellneation OF the
character-is probably more universally
attractive than any other. 1t is II beau
tiful exhibition, in the heroine OF the
work, of all that is really excellent IN
the female character, as formed on the
model, and breathing the spirit Of the
gospel. Her Practical Piety and Chris
tian Morals, as grave, didactic works
on the most serious subjects-and de-
signed TO effect a reformation in the deep
source es of human feeling and action, are
Invaluable productions, and rank among
her best. Having been asked, by some
one, to express her opinion, respecting
the comparative merits OF these two
works, she gave the preference to the
latter. She was certainly less mistaken
than some other writer's have been, m
the judgments formed oftheir own works,
as compared with each other. Her Mo-
raj Sketches, which was n continuation
Of the design OF the two former works,
possesses the same general character
and by some, would even be preferred to
either Of the others, as livelier and
more criminating work. A good
Judge, DIR. Wilson, the present Bishop
of Calcutta, it Sc ems, considered neither
Of these works equal 10 her "Sirictures, !"
or to her "St Paul" The last two are +,
doubtless, grea. works, especially the
Structures, which exeels in originality
and in powerful, characteristic remark.
Every reader, nevertheless, will decide
according to his own taste, and there
fore, may decide differently. 1t is, on
the whole, more matter Of curiosity
than of usefulness, except for the sake OF
critical discrimination, to determine the
comparative excellence of works,-all
of which are of high order of merit, and
can be recommended, as among the SAT
est human guides, in respect to the sPIr-
itual interests Of men,"
We may add, that this splendid volume, by
an instance of very unusual condensation,
contains the whole of her published works
and Notwithstanding the great cost at which
1t must have been got up, is afforded at a
price so reasonable, that every one can afford
to buy who would relish its perusal. very
fine portrait of Hannah More, and vignette
title accompany the volume.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
FRESH GOODS.
READ s. OR nj S BE f,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN DRY GOODS.
NE AVE Just received from auctions in Boston,

NE AVE Just received from auctions in Boston,
n \ aud other sources, large and valuable as
sortment of seasonabe GOODS, which they Of
fer for sale at as low prices as they can be oh
iained in this. or other markets They would re-
spectiully invite CASH customers, and such rs
make good notes, and pay them at maturity, TO
give their Goods an examination before conlplet-
ing their purchases elsewhere.
Among the Goods dre super, and exirl snper
London and French broadcloths; colors blk, blue,
olive and invisible green, claret, mulberry and adj
elade. Also, cases Of American cloths Of all kinds
and qualities. comprising very large assortment
from v IS, to S6 per yard-also, cnses fsuper-
fine cassimeres, colors blk, blue, lavender, stone,
peach. salmon aud cinnamon drab, blue, slate
also, assortment Of printed cassimeres, Of dcsi-
rable patterns; Itso, Of sattnets, consisting
Of mixed, drab, lavender, adams, mixed, plain 4
printed-also, complete assortment of silk, va
lenca, velvet, & Marseilles vcsiings; also Amos
keag and Dorchester ticks, Suffolk drills, black,
blue and olive velveteens, printed jeans, blue do
Mexicans, stormants, Peruvian iancies, stripe
shifting, super blue black, and assorted sewing
silk and twist, silk velvets, brown and white lin
ems, paddings, canvns, buckrams, plain and twill
led sesas, Russia sheeing ravens duck, super
Posacky bandannas, 3-4 and A black and col
ored cambrics, brown and bleached shirlngs, &c.
Providence. March l9, 1885.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
ITEMS.

Small BiHs.-Thc New York Legislature
has passed the bill prohibiting the circulation
of small bank notes with amendments. 1t pro.
hibts the circulation Of the notes of the
banks within or out of the State after the frs,
day of Sept. next, of less denomination than
go, after March next less than SO, and after
Sept. 1886, less than S5, or of any dcnomina.
ton between ) and so.
The steamer Memphis, at New Orleans on
the 18th ult. reported seven inches snow at
Nashville on the 4th, and the thermometer
seven degrees below zero.
| The late winter has been felt with severity
in Louisiana. The St.Clairsvile Journal
says, "The injury done to the State by the
severity Of the frost, is incalculable. The su.
gar cane, plants and rattoons, are nearly, il
not entirely destroyed, and it is questionable
whether the culture Of the cane will not be
entirely abandoned The orange, lime and
citron groves are doubtless cut down. The
fig tree and all delicate shrubbery, we fear,
are greatly injured, while our vegetable gar
dens are utterly laid waste-catte are dying
every where around us. Such are the effects
Of this frightful winter"
At Nashville, (TeDn.( on che 4th March,
there were seven inches of snow on the
ground, with the mercury at seven below cy-
pher.
On Saturday night, 4th inst. Mr.. RI. Weak
I ly came as passenger down the Hudson in
the steamboat Constitution, and retiring TO
his birth at night, slept soundly with $3.50
in his pantaloons pocket, sewed up. Early in
the morning he discovered that his pocket
had been cut open, and all his money taken
out, Of which he could obtain no trace what
ever.-[.M K.4dr.
It is stated that Gov. Runncls has appoint
ed r. J. Walker, to fill the vacancy in the
Senate Of the U. s. in place of Mr.. Poindcx-
ter, whose term has expired.
Mr.. Burden, the noted steamboat construc-
tor, has invented n machine to make patent
horse shoes; the iron is put into ono end oi
the machine, and comes out at the Other
end a complete horse shoe, after the rate ol
thirty a minute.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
From the N. Y. Com. ADV.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF
HANNAH MORE.

First American Edition. Large vol. royal
vo.-Hnper s; Brotl.ers.-This active pub
fishing house could not have done more es-
sential service to the community, than in thus
following up the late popular Life of Hannah
More, by Mr.. Roberts, with a full and perfect
edition of her writings. That work, and her
recent death, has caused Hannah More's
name and publications to be in every ones
mouth; and her most excellent and admirable
writings, which had been, in a manner push
ed from circulation, by more ambitious and
transitory works of every description, have
had their excellence recalled to the public
mind-and will now again, we trust, take
their rank as new-like sterling gold undete-
riorated by length of use, and recoined for
circulation.
On the merits Of Hannah More's works, it
would be quite presumptuous in newspa-
per to descant. They have exerted a saluta-
ry influence upon minds Of every grade,
from the cultivated to the most rude, ever
since their publication. She was in literature
BISdt inoidl fSlOIlhSI VI ucT aye.
Of her works was prepared with the express
purpose of beneftting her kind. In her early
years they we're more purely literury-as in
the after period of her life they were more
purely religious. But alike they bear the
stamp of the same clear, vigorous and bril-
liant intellect-and whether literary or reli-
gious, they will be source of equal pleasure
to the mind During her long career she tri-
ed almost every species of composition, and
succeeded almost equally with all. Poetry,
satire, tragedy, didactics, moral, philosophical
and critical: the stately novel and the simple
tract; and yet in all the multitude, it may be
said with better truth, almost, of her, than
any late writer, she never wrote
zone line which dying she could wish to blot"
The following extract from late article in
the Quarterly Christian Spectator, gives a
brief and correct estimate of her writings:
"Nlrs. More's prose publications have
laid the surest foundation Of her claim to
the sdmiration and gratitude Of posterity,
as they have already made her precious,
wherever g"''' - and virtue are revered
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
THE MUFFLED KNOCKER.
BY MRS. srGoyRNEY.

BY MRS srGoyRNEY.
Grief! Grief! 'Tis thine emblem so mute and dear,
Yet it hath voice to the listening ear.
OF the nurses care, and the curtain'd bed,
And the bafiled healer's cautious tread.
And the midnight lamp with its ackering light,
Half screen'd from the restless sufferers sight;
Yes,-many a sable scene Of woe,
Doth that mufiled Knockers tablet show.
Pain!-Ar thou wrestling here with man,
For the broken gold Of his wasted span'
Art thou straining thy rack on his tortur'd nerve,
Till his frInest hopes from their anchor swerve!
Till burning tears from his eyebas flow,
And his manhood melts in cry Of woe!
Methnks thy scorpion arts trace,
Through the mist Of that suen Knockers face.
Death! Death! Do see thee with weapon dread'
Art thou laying thy hand on yon cradle-bed!
The Mother is there with slecpless eye
To dispute each step Of thy victory!
She doth fold the child in her souls embrace,
Her prayer is to be in her daring's place;
She hath baled her breast to thine arrows sway,
But thou wilt not be brib'd from her babe away.
EARTH -Earth-Thou dost stamp on thy scroll Of
bliss,
The faithless seal OF traitors kiss;
Where the bridal lamp slione clear and bright,
And the dancers foot through The maze was light,
Thou biddest the black-rob'd weeper kneeI,
And the heavy hearse roll its numbering wheel;
And still to the heart that will heed its lore,
True " isdom doth speak from the muflled door.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-14
NEW TYPE AND. STEREOTYPE
FOUNDRY, LVBOSI'O.E

TuNIlE Type and Stereotype Foundry, formerly
IL located in Lancaster, is removed 10 No. 3,
Water-street, Boston, where the subscribers are
prepared Ia furnish new and second hand PRINT
ING TYPE, Brass and link RULES, Heads,
&c. SC.
Having made an arrangement with Mr.. Jesse
Holmes, for the manufacture of Type and other
articles usually furnished by Type Founders, and
as he is well experienced and Interested in this
department, customers are assured that particular
pains will be taken to answer all orders in II
prompt aud faithful manner.
They have on hand large quantity Of Plea
Small Plea, Long Primer, bourgeois, BREWER,
Minion, NonpareIl, aud Pearl Type, of various
faces, which has been used for Slereolyping, and
is but very little worn, which is offered at II large
discount.
An assortment of Newspaper and Toy Book
Cuts, Stage Cuts, sc.
METAL RULE, II good article for advertise
ment rules TO Newspapers, tables, &c. which can
be afforded for half the price of brass.
All orders for the above, will be thankfully re-
ceived.
iLjs' A large discount will be made for cash
STEREoTYPING in all its branches, executed
with accuracy and despatch, in the most perfect
manner. Particular attention Is paid to StereO-
typng Works illustrated with Wood Cuts.
Publishers requested to examine works re-
Gently Stereotyped at this Foundry, as it is be-
eved no works have been out Of it, but such us
would do credit to any Foundry in the country
Orders executed on the most liberal terms as
to price and payment.
SHEPARD, OLIVER, & co.
No. 3, Water-street, I'd door
From Washington street.
Boston, Feb 18th lS35-f6W