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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22

SuPERFINE ROTTEN BROAD CLoTH.-A writer in
the Philadelphia Commercial Herald states, that
in England old wooden clothes are manufactur'
ed into new broad cloths and that they are fin
ished so neatly, as not to be distinguishable in
appearance from the best quality OF broad cloths.
He thinks that large portion Of the cloths i'm
ported into this country from Great Britain are
of this description.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22

A letter from New Orleans dated Dec goth,
states that Mr. Parker preached twice on the
previous Sabbath, to crowded audiences, and
that no breach ofthe peace had been perpetrated.
On Monday, the 10Th instant, an election was
held at the Bank Of Alexandria Tor ten Directors
for that institution for the present year, when
the following persons were chosen, viz:
John Roberts, J. w. Massie,
A. G. Cazenove, John Mills,
iona. Butcher Benjamin Waters,
Orlando Fairfax, Robert Fl. Miller,
James Irwin, Jonathan Janney,
And on Tuesday the Goth instant, the Directors
made the following appointments
John Roberts, President
Peter Edmonds Hoffman, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22
DRAUS TO-MORROW
Literature Lottery of the State OF Delaware,

DRAWS TOMORROW
Literature Lottery of the State of Delaware,
Glass No. 3, for 1885,
To be drawn in Wilmington, Del. on Thursday,
January 90,
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000
Tickets So OO-shares in proportion.
On sale in great variety by
j. LAPHEN, Ag't.
Drawn Numbers in the Delaware and South
Carolina Lottery, Glass 3:
SO ls Sc 81 rs 10 SO II Al
Drawn Numbers in the Grand Consolidated
Lottery, Class 9:
10 &c Is 10 3S AZ 80 IL 20
DRAWS THIS DAY
Literature Lottery of the State of Delaware,
Glass No. 3, for 1885.
TO be drawn in Wilmington, Del. Thursday
January 90.
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000.
Tickets SO 90; halves so quarters 10.
To behad in variety of numbers Of
j. CORSE,
Lottery& Exchange Broker. Alexandria.
Drawn numbers in the delaware and South Ca
rolina Lottery, Class No 3:
So lS Sc 81 25 10 SO IL Al 7
Drawn numbers in the Grand Consolidated Lot
terry, Glass No 2,
6 10 &c Is 10 80 AZ 80 II 25
uPNumbers II 26 80, prize of $lG0, was
sold at CORSE'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22

We learn from the Boston Traveller that an
Anti-Slavery Convention was held in fremont
Hall in that city on Wednesday. The Travel
Ter states that it was composed Of large mum.
Der OF gentlemen from that city and its vicinity
and of representation from all the New En-
gland States. Hon. William Reed of Marble
head, was appointed President, and Rev. }. ".
Chickering Of Bolton, and Charles Tappan
Esq. Of Boston, Secretaries. Before the Con
vention separated, a Society was formed, one
of the objects of which is, "to endeavor to per-
suade every American citizen, that the system
of Slavery in this country is ,erong, and ought 10
be abandoned" We suppose the Society do not
expect to make converts of such men as Gov.
McDuffie, who thinks that the Constitution Of
domestic slavery is an indispensable element in
an unmixed representative republic" and ought
to be sustained, if need be. at the point Of the
bayonet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22

It's understood that the Senate have rejected
the nomination of H. D. Gilpin (ast year reject.
ed as Bank Directer) to the office of Governor
Of the Territory of Michigan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22

ORA US THIS DA)
Literature Lottery of the State of Delaware,
Glass No. 3, for 1885,
To be drawn at Wilmington Del on Thursday,
January 22,
HIGHEST PRIZE 10000 DOLLARS!
Tickets SO 90, halves so, quarters rs.
For sale, as usual, in great variety, by
JOS. Nj. CLARKE,
(Sign of the Flag Of Scarlet and Gold, King ST
Alexandria, ID. G.
Drawn Numbers of the Delaware and South Ca
rolina Lottery, Class No. 3. for 1885
80 Is Sc 81 So 10 SO IL al
Drawn Numbers Of the Grand Consolidated
Lottery, Glass, 2:
6 10 26 ID 10 80 AZ 80 II IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-22

The Annual Meeting Of the American Coloni.
cation Society was held in the Hall ofthe House
of Representatives, on Monday evening last
The Hon. Henry Clay, and the Hon. CharlesF.
Mercer presided. The attendance OF Delegates
from various parts of the Union was large, and
the crowd of auditors, both male and female,
was unusually great, filling not only the hall and
Hobbies, but the galleries. Several eloquent ad,
dresses were delivered, Of a most judicious, tenn.
nerate. and encouraging character.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

AND FOR SALE.-The subscriber offers for sale
B A his Tract of Land, containing about 25o acres
more or less The soil very rcl and wen aaap's ca
10 the growth of and wheat There are about oo
acres cleared and 200 in woods There is great guam
., 81 FOOD timber on itwhe-oak, redoak, hickory
uo1]ar and some very large pne-About Is acres Of
rsate meadow &C. This Land lies mt, the , county tbs
IN in the fork of two public roads, and about
o DavgaSe for vessels There is very
on S1 sS vew 5e
1yeg The water is good, and the situation healthy
Terms of safe, slo per aeresl5oo in cash-a credit of
two years will be given for the balance Of the maney
one half payable in twelve months the othes na
months aftes If any person should wish to purchase
tbey will APPLY to Mr. John Pollard who lives near there
and he will saow them the land
October g. [43-w4wl ELLIS CARLTON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

FEYHE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OF VIRGIL
FL MA are particularly requested to be pnnclual in
attending the annual meetings. on the first day OF the DC
tober Courts of their respective counties and corpora
ons and to be careful the preparation Of their annual
returns, 10 comply strictly with the forms prescribed in
pursuance of Law, for their Departures
from these FORMS however trivial they may appear Will
probably delay in the payment of the quotas when
applied for particular reference to the abstract OF the
Laws-to the remarks of the Superintendent nccomPa-
nying The same-und to the Superintendent Circular
OF le:e will be attended with much advantage to the
children whose instruction one important object OF
the institution Of the Literary Fund, and will relieve
both the Commissioners themselves and the Supcrln!e
dent, from disappointment and unnecessary lahoer
!. BROWN, Jr.. Superintendent
.... of the Literary Sfa,ad
Ccinber i3-4t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09
October :.

RECOUNT CLEMENT JOCKEY CLUB RACES
VH will commence on Wednesday: 18th October, and
continue four days.
FIRST DAY-A Swcepsake for colts and FLIES three
wears old-entrance Sl6O, half forfeit and closed.
ExrnlEs.-Wm. n. Tayloe, James Z. Corbin, VIM.
Williamson, John P. White
SECOND DAY-Proprietor's Purse, $3.50, two mile
Tnlsn DAY-Jockey Club Purse, $500, three mile
heats, entrance $50.
FOURTH DAY-A swecpstake, mile and repeat.
for three year old colts and flcs entrance $50, half
forfeit, five subscribers and closed
EYrRlrS-Thoinas HoskIns, Jefferson Nlihor Nhi.
williamson J. Govan, Orlando Jones.
Same dsy Silver Plate, worth 800, two mile iea's'
A olancc at the above programme will it is presumed,
he rood evidence of the proprieors desire TO make his
course substantially attractive to racers and patrons OF
the turlhc more so, as the pewter will be planked up
to the winner winners the day Of success 1t IS
unnecessary to comment the PURSES no one Will deny
for the opening of COURSE, they arc liberal ID
every way and properly propoFoncd so as TO aloru an
opportunity for every kind Of "animal from the SCRUB
10 the hin-inetl!cd racer, to in for chance tor
some of The "dust" But that every thing may be SUIT
ed and every taste catered for the proprietor has en-
gagged from the celebrated Otey Of Richmond: 4 hrsl-
rate riding saddle, padded, stitched &c. aFe.
Now Messieurs if there be not opportunity Tor every
one-from the blood to the buck-to suit his taste, then
he must 20 to New Market for better bill of fare.
With regard to the accommodation of vislters: the
nronrietor can entertain from Is 20 gentlemen racers
on the course and the town ofTapPahann%ck nnso,-
ately in the vicinity of Mount Clement will AFFORD con
venient and agreeable quarters, &c Travelling facIll
ties are afforded for visitors from Baltimore, Fredrrcks'
burg and the various points Of the Rappahannock By the
steamer Rappanannock, regular boat plying between
Baltimore and Fredericksburg. and landing the Visile's
At Tappahannock i l-2 miles fiom the course.
As stables and litter will be furnished at Mount Gem
emit gratis such gentlemen intend to bring their horses
with them will pleased to notify the proprietor o me
Ja s;r their reccption JNO. P. WHITE,
'""O' Proprietor Of M. {. }. C. Z.
r>., q 43-4t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

Tn, enquirer is published twice week, generally IN
III times week during the session of the State Legislature
% the heretofore, Five Dollars pcr yabe all
~ Notes oil chartered, paying banks [only) will be
rI payment The Editors will the safety OF remit.
By mall the postage all letters being paid by the writer's
- paper will be discontinued but discretion oil the
rg:ors, until all encourages have been Paid up. -
r Whoever will guarantee the Of papers, shall
have ;he tenth gratis. .... ~. .--.. .-.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
" One square, less first insertion 5ccu each continuance
as No advertisement inserted until has either been paid for
,..uned BY some person this city its euvirons.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

ApA REWARD.-strayed from Nathaniel nl, d,
y EU Thompson, on Friday the ala a h sud o,s
small bay mare with two white feet one before ana one
behind. and the other two black with black name and
ta-she also has small white spot on her nose noes
we'll, paces and trots. The above reward VIII De gwen
for the delivery of the to me in the FORKS OF an0
Vef' Or Se'u'e1 ~ CHARLES II. MALLORY.
,, 3T-9s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09
October 9.

STOP THE THIEF.-stolen cut of my stable, on
20 Thursday night the Oath ins cream colored mare
six or seven years old last spring. nearly blind in one eye
natural PAGER, long switch tall and had on no Sin
deliver her to me in Powhatan county, eight miles above
Powhatan Courthouse Twenty if delivered WITH the
thief. JOHN j. DlChEHSoa D.
Oct g 4o-"s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

The n. Y Eve Star abors to conyInee the people Of
the South that the meetings at the Norn IN reason 10
Gus c, hv tbe friends Of MIR Van Buren,, and that they
o"ah 10 be- received and treated as SUCH This neen'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

BJHE subscriber will continue his School: as former
& ly at Prince Edward Court House lie WINTER
,cssion will commence on the first MondaS in Novrm
Der. aud close with the month Of March The SIMMER
session will commence on the first Monday in MAY and
close with the month Of September. Tuition, SD per
session. DArlD So'"t C' -.
= Sent. %. f--4t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

ENOR SALE, 4lG acres ralanJlc P0mHiEcy La0d;-
II By virtue of Decd Of Trust executed to me. by
John Camm Pollard and wife, bearing date the 18th
day of April 1885, shall proceed to sell on Tuesday the
2Oth day of October next, on the Premises for certain
purposes in the said deed expressed having been 50
quircd) this valuable Farm, lying in the county OF
Courthouse of said county, and eighteen from the
City of Richmond This land for the number of acres,
is perhaps not surpassed BY any in lower Virg lnia A
fence of three quarters of mile in length, cncoses The
whole farm.
The terms will be made known on the day Of sale
Such title only will be conveyed is vested in me BY
said deed although believe it to be unquesonable
WILLIAM r. NELSON, Trustee.
n,,.Loro i3-t2DO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09
October 2.

rOR BALTIMORE ria WASHINGTON CITY
The Steam Boat CHESAPEAKE. Captain May leaves
Hampton Roads Wednesdays and Sundays: on Oh 'ile
arrival of the Richmond Boats-and arrives IN wash
inrton the following morning it optional with
travellers to depart in tho 10 o'clock: NJ or o'clock
P NJ Rail Road for Baltimore, which carry them
through in two hours. Passage and Fare to Washing
ton 81 Passage from Washington to Baltimore s. oO
September g. 4V-lstD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

n OANOKE NAVIGATION COMPANY The an
Hh nual meeting of the Roanoke Navigation ComPa-
nv will be held at Weldon N c., Monday the 9ih day
of November next. a. Jo d f. H.
October 2. Ao-o'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

8yOR RENT OR SALE the old and valuable Ia
& yern stand, at New Kent Courthouse The adj
an,ages this stand that is the site OF the Conn
ty and Superior Courts Just half way between Will
liamsburr and Richmond There is Land sufficient at
.ched to to work six hands The crop is about four
5acls of corn to the acre. There is sutfcency OF
!and of fine quality in wood to make good Farm, indie
pendent of the Tavern parton this suticlency oil
bacco or cotton might he made to pay for the land in
few years There is this land fine she'll mari, which
could be used to great advantage Any person wishing
rent or purchase will be pleased to apply to the sub
sr:iber in Williamsburg, or to MIR. G r. CruinP oil
Richmond, who is authorised to sell or rent. ,,,,
BURWELL BASSETT.
n, q 41-f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

GREAT STOCK FAIR AxD SALE.-The Propre,,
Va Tors of the Farmrrand Gardener, Baltimore will mold
aair for the sale Stock Of all kinds on Saturday: 2o
and Monday the Goth day of October instant althose com
motlous and eligible lots adjoining the Canton Race
Course They have already entered for sale at their fair
Of twenty improved Durham shorthorn breed OF Cat-
tie, 10 Bulls Of various aes and 10 Cows; for all OF
winch weauthenticatcd pedisrees will be iurnsncd'
amongst this lot is the celebrated Bull LEON, oEca oy
VIM II. Freeman ESQ., Of Baltimore, Md, caiVed on
hc 9Th Of August $780, and in possession OF Sa-
nIei Candy, Esq, Of Woodside, Delaware. Leon Is by
Iouces,rr sold by J. H. Powell for $1,000 GLOUCESTER
Was imported in July 1876, by Mr.. J: II. Powell; was
eaSed Feb 3, 1875 (bred by j. Whitaker, one oil te
mast celebrated breeders in Engand0 by frederlck'
Gam Adela bred also by Mr. Whitaker, and gave WIN
as h'st cat2i quarts per day) by OrPheus e. a. Al
nG' by Alfred GOO guineas were refused tor Ali1ed
"a by Windsor or. or. z. d. Old Daisy, bred by Mr;
ETo'nss (gave 81 quarts dailyO by FaVorte, sire o.
S0meG gr gs. or. g. d. by Punch; gr. gr gr gr- G. a.
hH"oack, &c Pedigree in full will be furnisled TO
Aso.-bctween sixteen and twenty Devon BULLS
W Vows, Of the best blood in the country remark
.S i0 their beauty Of form, richness OF milk ACTIVITY
" movement and sutableness for the general purposes
VI H.. me dairy aud draught.
i"e above Cattle have already been entered; aho
S Tic many local advana geslof the situation, II is e1
tie Fair
Gentlemen desiring such animals will do well 10 at
An "'' WILLING "0' e1'' NA'
e., i% particulars. the Farmer and Gardener, and
Oct, .. 45--wts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

MJOTiCE.-Thomas Thwcatt, Of the Executors
Ia of Richard n. Thweatt late OF Chesterfield coun-
ty having recently returned from the Western country,
the representatives of the Tes,ato have all duly quail
fled as required by the VIII. Wishing to execute their
trust and close tile administration with all practicable
despatch all persons indebted the Estate again
spcctly requested to make payments forthwith other
wise suits will be necessarily and indiscrlmalcly
brought Those having claims against the Estate, will
present them for immediate satisfaction The collection
of the debts will be principally attended TO by Thomas
Thwcatl, of Dnwiddic county.
MARY THWEATT,
ARCHIBALD TIlWEATT,
THOMAS THWEATT,
ErIrir and Ettors U6 Rich d -NUbte 1htccuu dec d.
October 43-4t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

NHECHUNK LANDS FOR SALE.-For various
" reasons in no way connected with any public IN
,ee and therefore not necessary 10 be MADE known 10
ibe public very much disposed to sell my flanta-
ton and Farm, lying, Mechunk creek in tluvnnna
eoanty-and therefore, will sell bargain in 1t The
Tact, including two small pieces appurienant valuable
chiefly for timber, consists OF about looo acres-Uu "
which, or upwards bottom land good part OF when
i IA good heart, aud equal to river bottom lnlrScal-
H. tbs is valuable Plantation and Farm, and It's eI.
lc or local advantages, situated as is within nan
mile of the Rvanna river, now rendered naVlSaoie ny
Enforcement throughout The year. and conguously TO
M, ulacs called the Union Mills where there is Cotton
Factory Flour yMil, and variety of other machinery
useful 10 the public in operation; and wltha being, as IS
believed, healthy spot as any IN 'rgna-aii COM
tned are calculated to render it very desirable proper
~ II not sold before it will be offered at auction on
the premises on the 10th day Of November next II
sold BEFORE or that day, will then offer at auc'on'
all the crops OH hand stocks, &c.
October 9. [45-w4w+] JOHN TlMBERLAkE.
ssAKSHAI.L HOUSE.--This spacious HOTEL,
VI situated in the most fashionable street in Phllade-
p.!a, is to be rented for term OF years.
1t will present Chestnut street succeed 'front.' OF
u rct inches enbellised by massive GEcclan doric
yrco of white marble, through which the oar-rooin,
y FEET BY 49, will he entered. private entrance al Inc
eastern extremity Of the front will also give access to The
Lorl
contains in the first story, one room ToX24, oo3S4'
@iI2l, 2ix20 . KY, 2lx14, 2Oxl4. ~ =,
In the second story one 7Ox24 32xi9. 32x2l, 26S2l
s512l, 2lxlG, l4xl3, l5x7; rooms each lOxll' ana
four each 20xl7.
In the third story, one 3Ox19 27x4, 22x2', 2lSl4,
alxG l5x7 two each 2Oxg four each 20xl7 and seven
csch lGxl.
In the fourth story, one 3Oxl9 27x24, 12xl9; four
%Sl7, two 2lxll; two 23xll three 12xl4, and seven
i6xll.
In the fifth story, four. each 17xl7 one 24xlo 2ixlo,
icS5: ixll; three each 14xl2; two each 2oxll' anu
FF'' RICHARD DAVIS.
Wulnu, st. near 4M ST., Philadelphia
OrtoLor q 45-6t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

ugRITISH DRY GOODS, per ship TALLY Ho from
, LirsrpoOl-Our importation of Fail British Ory
Goods has arrived at City Point Janes River and viii
be in store and opened in day two More WIZ DC
said of it anon. +. ~ }. >. janis ~ ILL.,
Sept. l. 34-tiI '"""eI 1z
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

YENURNPIKE STOCKflOLDERS.-Th slockhold-
* ers in the Manchester and Petersburg Turnpike,
are requested to meet at the Eagle HOTEL in Richmond
on the Sd Monday in October 10 take into consideration
the expcdiency Of pe,i,i"nng the ensuing to
grant them the privilege of establishing Kali Road
pike for that purpose inasla as may be practicable
and advantageous to do So By order Of the Directors
WILLIAM TAZEWELL, President
Oct e 4l-tl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

AnAA REWARD-Ran away from the sub
y 2UU scrber, in Madison county, Va in the
month Of September, 1888 negro man, about q years
DID, yellow compcctcd with heavy dull look, and down
cast when spoken to; about feet or inches high,
heavy we'll set leIlow-cals himself WV. SMITH lpur-
chased said negro from VIM Bell, of Culpeper county,
Va. lie raised by gentleman of h'ng George
county Va by the name of Smith Any person taking
up said negro, and combining him in sonie ja Sd that
get him or delivering him to Humphrey Taylor Of Aadl-
Son county, Va, giving information of the same,
at Mcsopotama. Green county, Alabama, shall receive
.ho ,bnre reward. ASA WHITE.
A., D, 32-.}In.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-09

n AND MILLS, AND OTHER PROPERTY FOR
b 4 Satellite subscriber, about to remove TO the
civ of Baltimore offers for SALE the following property
his residence, near Prince Edward Courthouse, with
every necessary clubhouse and convenience Tor large
family and about sixty Of land attached, or 10 Of
which are tirsrac meadow land CThls place has been
lonp occupied and we'll known situation tnr Tac-
titi0ner of lcdice) Also, tenement near the above
named with good dwelling and out houses and other
conyenences for family, with from ~ tn III acres OF
land 10 or - of it meadow, and excellent overSn@t
Grst Mill attached. Aso Mill situated on Little But
faloe with two pair of stones, nexhaust'be supply
Of water two good Boiling Chests and most OF the APP
naratus necessary for manufacturing. II believed That
with some few minor additions, this Mill might 90 an
excellent manufacturing business-lt is one and nan
miles from the Court house, in very thckly sett'eu
ncighborhood. -. \.
This property particularly tho dwrling< is situated
in the immrdiac vicinity Of Hnmpden Sidney College,
MIR Roots Female Seminary and classical preparatory
School for boysal of thc highly respectable and t"ur
sbur Institutions. The character OF The n'iTh1o!hoou
for morality and intelligence in addition to lis scholastic
advantages renders these situations desirable Tor parents
Wishing to educate their daughters secluded from
vicious temptations and under their own immediate care
If moi disposed of before the 18Th Of October inst the
above named property WILL that day: bs offered pun
cly with the crop of corn fodder aud hay stock oi eve
~ kind household and kitchen Furniture, &c
Tho terms Of sale will be accommodating.
JOHN p. METTAuER.
o,,lo-o 49, tlGO