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THE IMPORTED HORSE
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~ WIS most splendid racc-horsc and stallion com
mcnced ms frs: season at my stable. at Charlotte
Sonrt' aousc Va, on the lst day of February 1895 nj
500 Inc season, payable the LIST day of July at which
une iie season exp.res-SiOO tie insurance. be paid
rs soon as 1t IS ascertained that the is with faal
ring with the before that fact asccrtaned for
clts the insurance Any gentleman becoming rcspon-
Die Tor or putting mares shall pay for only. In
very cNse - Will be required to the groom. Good and
extensive pastuagc will be furnished gratis and mares
wen led with grain at % cents per day If required
servants with mares will be boarded gratis All possible
PANS Will be akeh prevent accidents or escapes but
VIII not be liable Tor any that may occur.
Feb IL. l92-wul WYATT CALDWELL
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
CoMMIssIoNER's OFrIcE,
Richnlnnd Dec 10 1904

Richmond Dec. l3, 1884 (
pursuant to the foregoing order of Court, the ere
ditors of Robert Craig deceased or of his estate r.
any such creditors there be- who have not been paid
are hereby notified to in and prove their claims
before me- at my Office in this city before the 18th
day OF March next be forever barred prccuded
from all recourse against the estate monies and effects
ofihe said Robert Craig, decd under the control of the
said Court. HILARY BAKER Con'r
Dec. L. 67-3rn
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INVALUABLE PROPERTY For SALE.-Tle sub
scrlber, intending TO remove 10 the South offers
hs valuable LOT at Madison Court House, for sale
The buildings consist of Dwelling lonse, kitchen,
meat-house stable, and all other necessary outhouses
two store houses (Which, alone, for Tie interest Of
the amount asked for the whole establishments and two
Offices The storcsand Offices in the b. situations
IN Tie town Tor business and always in demand The
Lot contains one acre--half of which is in garden
which is very productive The yard is large and well
shaded with handsome trees and ornamcnted with shrub
berry. There some fine fruit trees on the Lott
Will also sell Of the purchaser should desire I'D my stock
of medicines, shop iurniture &c, at a very reduced
price Negroes will be taken in payment, If Il would
better suit the convenience OF tile purchaser For terms
apply 10 the subscriber Tie premises
WM. CT. THORNTON
February q 9d-2aw2w-w;jw
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l- enquirer published week, generally aid
tincs dufias the lsaufcs
Pece, the Pike Dollars able in adj
Notes ch terc paying backs (oaly) viii be
csivci IN rayuasa Tho EJ,o vii guarantee thu safety oil n
ting mail, pog. paid by the writer's
- piper discontinued, the discretion Of the
Eii.0ts, ultii all r,ar have been paid
90 Whoever viii guAranu the paynent Of nine papers, shall
have tho tent gras
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Oar less frat nsertion 1Jrent each connuancc
either
a..urol b. person in ih, city lis cnsirons
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EB OBINSON'S PRACTICE, Vol. 2d.--In reply 10
ES the numerous enquiries for this Work the subscri-
Der deems proper TO state that although the text of the
Second Nolnme has been for time printed month
or two will yet elapse before its publication This delay
IS necessary for the purpose of completing the Index
which tbs found will require time than was anci-
pated So soon rs the Volume is published notice will
be gwen r. SMITH.
February p. .5-tf
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EDiECE GOODS, cheap for eash--or short approved
81 cssda.--llESRY PAYsoS, No. Z, Hanover ST. near
tilc Post OtcS', NEW YORK, respectfully sociis the
patronage of those Natry Merchants who are making
their purchases of sHe Dry Goods with csi shot
eret III has made MS arrangements i',r dealing with
such and is determined offer them goods such prices
will make it AN object for them to potronse him
His stock comprises general assortment Of foreign
and domestic staple Dry Goods.
Feb 81 o5-on
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db GDM REWARD. Ran away on Saturday night
- 1sAI the 9th inst from the former rcsidcnce Of
Joseph Matthew's deceased late Of Nelson county Va
Negro nun named MosEs about tiirty-cghs years Of
age, FIVE feet six seven inches high ne defect in
his right eye il tocrably good shoemaker; had on and
took with 1iin considerable quantity Of clotne mot
particularly fcc0llecicd3 he read toicraby wcll and
II presumed he has procured free papers and viii en-
dcavor 70 get TO free state The above reward will be
given ior experimenting and securing said runaway IN
any jail 50 TINT get hi,u aaan-ond all reasonable
charges paid if brought home.
JOSEPH 3. MATTHEWS,
Feb 3 lsi-wSwl fr'or If Jos MQilhccs. aced.
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PEDIGREE.

lie was lnacd in 1890, and got by that capital racer
ana stallion Chateau Mnrgaux tire best ovr mile hofsc If
rs doy winner Of to7gicca fOiT mile y0ccs Gncludno
H. Z. faces) ouf Of tiffccH and who won twenty-five
times Oh She most fashionable courses in ENGLAND His
dam by Par,san Of the best runners and stations
OF bis day his grandam Svcrta By Gohanna ME hest
jor mile h0ysc ~ his dag and equally celebrated as
stallion; his or. grandan by Orvillc who covered al
- los out Of c dam Of The famous racers and stall.
lions itnbcns Casrcl Sclm &c By Aiexander- Tfi,h.
hycr-AlircJ-En gnccr-Bay Nations dam bv CaJc-
Lass OF the Mill BY Old Traveller Miss BIakeless bv
Young Greyhound Partner-Miss Doe IS dam l,y Wood
cock-Crots Bay HaIb-Desdamona' IS dam by Nlakelcss
ont # Old thornton by BrilnmcI- Dcky Pierson-Bnf.
tom Barb mare
Chateau Margaux was got by Whalebonc; bis dam
wasp by Gnhaniia--i lghhyer--C lnnticecr's dam by
Eclipsc-koscbud by Frap-hliss Belsea by Rceuus.
Bariletts dcrs-Honcy IS Arlbian-dln Of the
Two Jruc Blues lie was splendid racer, especially
at long distaaccs winning all his engagements over M
" Course AZ years old hc started son h,qcs and ,r5
n{nc rpces and at teags lac started eigh times iso
icsiNg It's coils rrmHing 4eik eyeaf sue
cess iR Eaglqd having ana bcjcr s,ia.scse ban
any young stallion.
IL would be- useless 70 extend Clarets pedigree fur.
tier1chcb Is the best # the good unrirafed IN efcs
fece oHd ~ snQWor richness 0Hd girtfy ID embraccs in
an eminent degree, in is various xons and by the
closest ahnity tho most dstngustod hOrscs both on me
aJ and ~ mc siyd, in ancient and modern times aud
combines and uncs the hest crosses Of the IIsfod
Matchcm and Snap blood and more especially the stout,
est strains Of The Eclipse blood from Eclipse himself
and bis sons, Posos, Mercury. King Fergus Alcxen.
der, and DunRannon. sirc If Bedford
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AficEk fo flnc Yaail.

NM7E beg leave to inform The public that our arrange
Wv ments for the transportation of the Mails and
the accommodation of the traveller that part of the
metropolitan Line, from Washington to Richmond are
finished and complete.
Those arrangements consist ofone line daily between
Washington and Richmond, and other daily line be-
tween Fredericksburg and Richmond.
On the water part of this route, have placed the
celebrated Steamboat Champion, so distinguished for
speed and equipment TO have been removed from tic
the theatre OF her celebrity on the North River by
contract.
On the residue Of The route we have provided sncb
coaches horses and drivers will faer ourselves
command the approval Of tlcpubic.
Without any interference with Mail Line whatever
we are enabled, by TIE agency Of other daily line
accommodate ourselves every day. during the
Steamboat navigation to the pleasure engagement Of
travellers.
We have undertaken this interesting and important
branch Of the public service, with determination to
command The public support, by deserving IL and we,
therefore, wish il distinctly understood that ge arc by
SioHr or by Day the pubic's ohcdient servants,
VIM. SMITH &. CO
~ For Seats. apply at the Eagle aud Bell Hotels.
Richmond Feb 10 g3-H
THNo RENT-1'he house on r. street lately occupied
A by AIcssrs. Hall & Moorc-Also the house called
the Council Chambcr-Also the Island called yauxhal
Garden Enquire Of Edward ~ Allen, at the Richmond
Coilec-honsc.
Any psIaon in possession of Jolnson's Lives Of
the Poets and the Alhambra, borrowed from the atc
Richmond Library Society, will confer a fagor on their
store MAYO
February IT, oI~2amfw
THVO OWNERS or sLAVES.--A planter from tfle
n South wishes to buy, Ter his ot e1ciusirc se,ricc
from 30 10 100 slaves, in families lie would prefer
purchasing iron more large slavc-hclders who
might be disposed to cell their entire stock at The
following rates, viz: third Cosb and the balance in
one tico OF byoe instruments, negotiable paper or acccp
tances ~ New Orleans or New York to be given and tic
security IA oil respects ample and satisfactory lie will
be prepared to treat for ench purchase in al the
months Of January or February; and will receive The
Negroes when the contract Is made, in the Summer
OF Fail, at tie option OF the vender
Letters, (p0t Pgml with description Of the Negroes,
may be addressed 10 his agent
Jan ~ l79-iD IT p. CAVENDfsH
N The Pectsbug Constellation, Dar,ie Observer cro.eer
1aeue liacgh slaadsfl, Fitete Obscser aid Bsfn ore
terubican "i publish oofo lo ca. theiy
accounts 70 this Office for col. elton.
FEIHE IMPORTED HORSE FyLDE viii make
his next season at he farm fllobt e. williamson.
Mules north Of Richmond ond immediately on tie
BROOKE lurnpisc leading to Ffedcfickstu5e - Parca-
iaF4in Future advcriiscmeni fisn. - 90. 2a~lf
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u AWRENCEyILLE RACES.--Thc races over the
u A Lawrenceville Course, for the Spring, 1885, will
commence The 18th day of April next and continue
four days
First Day.-Two sweepstakes, colt races; the first
$500 entrance half forfeit mile heats, six subscribers
and closed. The following the entries, to wit
o. p. Hare Tonson fly, out Of Maj. Thomas Riley's
by Vrgninn
WIN NJ. West, full sister to Sir Walter Scott.
John G.. Goodc.
Wm. r. Johnson, FLY by Charles, out of the dam of
Star.
John d. AIaclin, C. by Timoleon, dam by Hal
Second Swecpstake, 500 entrance half forfeit TO
close the first day of March next, several sub
scribers
Second Day--Proprietors Purse $780, Q mile heats,
entrance S15.
Thru Day.-Jockcy Club Purse, 800, without dis
count, 3 mile heats, entrance $50
Fourth Day.--A Handicap Purse. SlO0 mile heats
the best three in FIVE, entrance $25.
1t is necessary state, that the track has been re-
Gently very much improved it having been tanbarked
around Litter and stables furnished horses gratis
The Proprietor having also had the stables for the horses
thoroughly repaired will endeavor give general
faction THE PROPRIETOR.
February III. Off
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FENECUAlSEH-A great grand son of old Bedford and
a of old Doomed, will be let to mares the ensuing
season at price below the very low price of last sea-
son Tccumseh measures very nearly, if not fully 5
feet inches high and possesses power He
IS much improved since last He will probably
stand at the Bull Church and Chesterfield or Fall Mills
i, Caroline ard at Doct Iqyl,ers in Iasny:- add
in Louisa and Caroline. Particulars in handhills =
Feb 81 [95-4tJ r.. FONTAINE.
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III AW EOJ1CE.--FoNrAisE w. PKrrIs, leic Of
~ Orange county, having located in The city of New
cilzens generally. Being generally known through The
state he deems references unnecessary. All business
communications TO him addressed spaid viii receive
prompt and faithful attention.
~ - Persons an the South, who have or may iorcaf
ter nave, runaway slaves suspected 10 be in either New
York or Philadelphia, may find it ~ their advantage 10
send minuiely descriptive communication postpad as
above. September 30. 42-Gn
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EcEfnse

WWTIL stand this spring Qs35) at my sou, Edward
w johnson s, in the county of Dinwidde, 80 miles
south of Petersburg, and Is miles north of Brunswick
house, immediately the old stage road and
now at his stand, ready Mares hundred
dollars the season. payable the 10th day Of July next
when il will expire
MoSsmUR ToNsoS viii stand this spring at my SON.
George w. Johnsons, in the county of Chesterfield,
within one mile Of Moody tavern, il miles from Peters
burg, and % miles from Richmond, and is now there
ready to serve mares at sixty dollars the season. payable
OIL 10th July next when it will end 800 insure
mare IN ioal payable she is known be in foal
or parted with; dollar TO the groom for each mare
Pasurage at both places very excellent and very OK
ensiyc, gratis Every will be taken pre- cent ac-
cidcnts, but no liability for any that may happen Ser
wants sent with to either horse boarded without
charge, and mares will be fed at % cents day.
Both these horses in the finest health and yigor
and they remarkably foa getiers; they have
been both often advertised in the Turf Register and
elsewhere that their Characters the characters Of their
get the great performances Of their colts and the very
high prices indeed at which they selling are well
known, say, $4,000, 5000, G,00O, 00O 1900; and in
one instance $4,000 given for years old which
- The highest price have known horse TO com
msnd in America. ". II. JOHNSON
Feb u. Off
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w7ALUAnLE GLOUCESTER LAND for SaIe.-


" BE- virtue of decree Of the Circuit Superior
Court Of Law and Cnnccry f6- Gloucester county pro-
nounccd at October Term, Ie24, in therein de-
pending between George L F. lonnicr X Co.. plaintiff
aud Warner L. Oliver and others defendants; will be
exposed sale by auction for cash. at Gloucester
Courthouse the first Monday i'll March next, (being
Court day) that beautiful aud valuable Estate, called
Violet Bank, che residence of the late Thomas Is. Fox
decd This estate lies Immediately Poropotank
creek, and within mile of York River and OF it
* very convenient TO the oyster trade, which carried
TO great extent that Rivcr--i contains about
six hundred of Land, perfectly level and is belcv
ed to be well tmbcred the banks of the creek there
are inexhaustible beds OF mari and shells The i'm
proycments consist of spacious brick mansion, with
every other house necessary for the arn all of which
believed TO be in good repair This land will be sold
subject to the right of dover tercin of the widow of
Thomas j. Fox: with this exception the title is deemed
good, but deed with special warranty only, will be
made the purchaser.
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FE4HE IMPORTED HORSE FyLDE. viii make
- ms next season at hc farm Of ltobt g. williamson
Mules north Of Richmond, pnd immediately on The
brooke Iurnpikc leading to Fredericksburg - partico-
lars future advertisements fian. - 70. Qaa.ff
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EW ESSRS. james Saunders, James Hooper lillian
I'VE WinSton, Caiel Saunders Samuel Saunders Ste
Saunders, Thomas Saunders, J0lnes Saunders (son
Of JohR) John Saunders mt Hiss Eii=uLca Saulders
You not being Inhabitants OF this State, Wirgnia0
adopt this mode of notifying you, that shall on 1ues-
day The 18th day Of March next s35) the residence
OF MIR. Gam in the county of Buckingham between
the rising and setting of the sun, of the same day pro-
coed TO take the deposition of the said John Gillian
and others; also on the next day between the same
hours at the Tavern of MIR James F. Pateson of said
county, take the deposition of Mr. Caleb Hines and
othcrsand Friday, the 9th dag Of the same month";
between the hours at the Siore-h house of Ere.
derrick Johnson ~ Co, Big Lick. Botctourt county Va
take the deposition Of Gel. Elijah Mechanism and
othcrsall Of which, TO be read evidence in suit
depending and undetermined in the Circuit Supc-
rior Court of Law and Chancery for tho county of
Buckingham in which surviving obligee Of David
and Thomas Shanks, plaintiff and you aud others
arc defendants And it, from any cause the dispositions
should not be commenced and finished the FIRST day
at Mr. Patesons Tavern shall commence on the nc 1t
day, between te aforesaid hours and continue from day
to day until 6nished-when and where you may attend
If you please. THOMAS SflANKS
SURFING OJligee IF Ddrid md Thomas stanks
February "a. gl-w4w
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W uNAWA4.-Wasc committed 10 the Jail Of Mont
q ~ gomcry county ne runaway on the l5sh dew Of
October ile,, who broke Jail and was retained on the
9th Of December last, negro man, named GEouer
five feet nine inches high scar aboyhc icn eye with
blood wart ~ the losecr end of said -safs Ike be-
longs to Mr. David Garrett, trader who lives in Lac
bania, who purchased bin Of sir Po-el, in Fairfax
county. The Owner viii come for him. prove property
pay charges and take him away, he will be- dealt with
according to law. WM WADE, JaIor.
Montgomery county, Va. Jan. "a s2--wf2wF
INVALUABLE POWHA1hN LAND FOR SALE
10 be sold at private sale c tract Of land ia Pow.
hatan county formerly iic property Of Mr. Henry An
derso IL Is supposed to contain about twelve hundred
and thirty acres Is sitnacd on The noTth side Of the an
buckingham road and on the wacr8 Of Deep Creek -
Ihepropcriy viii be sold on nerol credit Itisin the
neigibolhood Of John w Mach, Esq. and Dr. William
CfgmP, both Of whom arc well acquainted with ie land
and give information 10 any person desroaa 70 pur
chase For crms apply ot the Farmers Bank Of Virginia
Ncy 2}th 1874 aessff
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ED ICH AND RARE, (,oeehiy!)-Wth the opening
Il e of navigation, the subscriber will commence
his regular receipt of Staple and Fancy Spring 0nd Sem
nter DRY GOODS; aud his arrangements are SUCH in
other markets, as TO keep him supplied weekly, with so
choice selection, to warrant his assuring families
and others visiting this city, that they be all times
furnished with whaiever is decidedly Gnd dcsiraJic
ar fancy, as well complete assortment of staple
housekeeping articles.
Great attention paid TO Linen Goods-say shiriing
shooting, and fable linen-sks ginghans, and other
newstyc wear for the season. Spring shawls and hand
kercheis, IN variety; extremely beautiful aud
Summer wear for gcntlemcn umbrellas, stocks, bo-
scms &c.
Country merchants will find it to their account in
giving me look. Orders promptly and carefully at
tended 10. THO. r. PRICE
Richmond Feb 10. 93-2awiw
81 hAK PLANK.-We are in want Of 10000 feet
W White Oak Plank at Tobacco Factory. on d
Cary street j. 81 s. COSBY
February ~. 93-Gt
MNATAWBA GRAPE--I am authorized to sell TO-
" coo Catawba Grape Vines, two and three years old
raised in this ncighborlood. Specimens of Wine made
from this justly celebrated Grape, may be my
store, opposite the Columbian Hotel Richmond
January ~ [53-tfl ID. ANDERSON, JR.
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AVG. AVG. L. DABNEY,} Commits.
THO. G. AMORY, eu'nn,is-
xtfAE N nov SlOntrS.

1 The Wing and Beacon will inert the above once
week ill day of sac and forward their
collection.
February 10. S9-tds
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81 OISPUR the Sire 1T Ma-epya, will stand the en-.
~ 81 suing season, AZ ST. Icgcr, (1r. John Heihs)
IN The county Of Chesterfield - niles from Petersburg
Is miles from Richmond and miles south Of the Coal
Pits Particulars viii be given hereafter.
Dec p. I7O-tfl JOHN y. CHRISTIAN.
q DMINiSTRATORS NOTTCE-hn persons IN.
IA debied 70 the estate Of Gariond IT. bGcbeH late
merchant Of Richmond deceased arc hereby notified and
required to mako immediate payment the UNDERSIGNED
And all persons having claims agans The same estate viii
present them, duly authenticated. for payment
JAMES RAWLINGS. .gi,ainis,raSoy
Of Garlqnd m dfickeu. dseoosed
Noyombcr25. 5s-sf
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AUGUSTINE l.. DABNEY,
THOMAS G. AMORY,
WILLIAM III. ROY,
January 20


W. Since tho date of the foregoing advertisement,
Mrs Fox. the widow of Thomas b. Fox dec d. hath de-
pnied this life consequently the purchaser of the land
above mentioned will get immediate and absolute
title to tile whole estate. W. requested state
that the place contains about &C., instead of GOO of
land and in addition 10 this there extensive Marshes
containing several hundred Purchasers are
invited 10 Wow the premises.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-28

ny PORTER & CO will take pleasure in accommo-
He dating their friends and the public, during the
winter, in their accommodation Coaches from Richmond
to fredericksburg and Washington City Seats taken
at The Stage Office Eagle Hotel.
Jan 10
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-11-19
WANTED.
In Press. and soill soon be published.
4 Practical Treatise ON the
Culture Of Silk. @ g

Adapted 10 the Soil and Climate Of the United States
ny F. g. COMSTOCK, Secretary of the Hartford
rist. illustrated by Engrayioga FL.
TIME interest in all parts The United States in the
IL Culture and Manufacture Of Silk, manifested by
the constant Gale for information on the subject has
induced the publisher to have prepared plain Prac
teal Treatise % the Cultivation Of tie Mulberry and
rearing Silk Worms, adapted the Sol: and Climate
Of this c"WOtry and 10 the Of plain pra men,
The Prari;cal C"i,urat in this country needs di.
rectory adapted TO the soil which he plants his
trees, and the climate in which he rears his worms
without reference 10 soils and climates ess congenial
10 their growth II has been therefore the obieo, Of
the author 10 make treatise strictly practical omit
ting nothing OF importance 10 the cuurs,, aud adding
nothing Of useless extraneOMs character. 't''
As making the raw material into Sewing Silk aud
T'0ist s very profitable !" the sik grower, all necss-
The work will he published II n iuodeeimo Of about
100 pnges in handsome bnding--price SO cts. A par
Of The edition will be put ~ in elastic be for
( Harfford, NOv. IA, 1885. = "a