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

HN CHANCERY ---VIRGIvrA-At a Quarterly court
n of Hastings, held for the city of Richmond, the
1884
John Mitchell Catherine Mitchell, Leroy Ellis. and
Harriet, his wife, who was Harriet Mitchell, Dabney
Perkins and Catherine his wife, who Catherine Nit
chel Cate Ryall, and ardenia his wife who was Har-
denia Mitchell Elizabeth Mitchell, Eliza Mitchell Mar
tina Ann Mitchell, and Sarah Mitchell, Plaintiffs
John G. MITCHELL Benjamin Mitchell, David Mitchell.
Charles p. Mitchell - Fble, and Elizabeth his wife
who was Elizabeth Mitchell, and William MITCHELL
The defendants not having entered their appearance.
according to the act Of Assembly, and appearing by
hsactory evidence that they not inhabitants of this
State Ii is ordered That the said defendants do appear
here the first day of the next February term and
the bill Of the plaintiffs and that copy of this or
in this city for two months successfully and posted at
the front door of the court house of this city
copy.-Tcste, n. p. HOWARD, &C. nc. n.
Dec. a. Gl-wSw
I'm CIANCERY--yiR Al rules holden in the
n clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Chancery for the county Of Henrco the third day
Robert Page, admir- de Jonis non with the will annex
ed, of John Page, tho elder, deceased and other
against Plaintiffs
Benajah Thomas. Bernard NJ Carter, Charles G. Leo.
- Marshall and Ann, his wife, J. Smith Lee, ---
Childs, and Mildred, his wife, formerly Mildred Lee
Thomas Taylor Bird, Lucy Byrd Francis Votes Powell
T. Byrd Patrick Henry Randolph, and Mary, his wife,
Evelyn Byrd, Jane Byrd, Samuel Byrd - Pickens,
and Mary w. his wife, and other Defendants.
Inc defendants above named, except Bcnala Thomas,
not having entered their appearance and given security
according 70 the act Of assembly and the rules Of this
court aud it appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
arc not inhabitants of this commonwealth N is ordered
That the said defendants do appear here the FIRST day
Of the next May term, and answer the bill Of the plain
tis and that copy Of this order be forthwith inserted
in some newspaper published in the city Of Richmond
for months successfully and posted the front door
Of the Capitol, in the said city
Copy Tcste, j. ROBINSON c. c.
Dec. ~. 61-wSw
WN7ANrED. for the ensuing ycnr. fret rate Black.
Wv smith. Toone who come well recommended
master Of his trade and of good character liberal
wages will be given by the subscribers at their mill near
Columbia, Fluvanna, Va. BOWLES & DOOLEY
Dec. 10. 6G-w3w
NOTICE.--Al persons having claims against the
4 y estate ofWm Tallcy, dec ID will please bring them
forward, properly authenticated for settlement
JOSEPH TALLEY, Admir- NJ
Dec 20. l6e-wiwl I'm. TaHsy, dre'd.
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I'm CHANCERY--yiR oIStA--At Circuit Superior
il Court of Law and Chanccry, held for Goocland
county, at the Courthouse the 10th day of October,
1884:
James q. Ferguson, Plaintiff,
Jacob d. Fowler, John Bryce Edward Cahil VIM
Miller jr., Robert Minis and Josiah I.cake, Dcits
This is dismissed by the plaintiff TO all the
defendants except Jacob b. Fowler and Josiah Icakc
and appearing the Court that the defendant Jacob
b. Fowler dead the heirs of the said Jacob B Fowler
deceased, made parties defendants to this suit and
1T appearing TO the Court that they not inhabitants of
this Commonwealth on the motion of the plaintiff by
COUNSEL ordered that the aforesaid heirs of the said
Jacob H. Fowler dec d. do appear here at before April
Ply of this order be- forthwith inserted in newspaper
printed in the City of Richmond for two months
svey and also posted at the front door of the Court
house of this county. Copy. Tcste,
December IL, l6o-wSwl w. MILLER, G. c.
Nm CHANCERY-vmoisIA. Rules holden in
ii the Clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chanccry for Hcnrico County, the Sd day of
November. 1884:
Robert Page, adm, dc bonis with the will annex
ed of JohnPage the elder deceased, and other Pits.
James Brown, Sen, Bernard NJ Carter, Charles G.
Lee, - Marshall and his wife. J. Smith l.sc, -
Childs and Mildred his wife, formerly Mildred Lee Thos
Taylor Byrd Lucy Byrd, Francis Voes Powell T. Byrd.
Patrick Henry Randolph and Mary his wife, Evelyn
Byrd Jane Byrds, Samuel Bird, - Pickcns and Mary
w his wife and other Dcfts.
The defendants above named, except James Brown,
Scn not having entered their appearance and given
rity according to the Act of Assembly and the Rules
this Court and it appearing by satisfactory evidence,
that they not inhabitants ofths Commonwealth is
Ordered, That the said defendants do appear here
the first day of the next May term, and the bill
of the plaintiffs and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in newspaper published i'm the City of
Richmond, for two months successfully, and posted at
the front door ofthe Capitol, in the said City.
A Copy-Tcste. J. ROBINSON, c. c.
Dec. IL. 64-wSw
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N CHANCERY-VIRGIsIA.-A Rules holden in the
d Clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery, for the county of Buckingham, Mon
day, the sixth day of October, 1884
George Ann Nicholas, Walter l.. Fontainc, and Mar
garet his wife formerly Margaret Nicholas John s. Nj
cholas Wilson Henry Nicholas, and Lorenzo Nicholas,
plain
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-08

p. S. The annual Examination of the School will
commence the 18th of December which all persons
interested, are invited to attend. w. ii. H.
January 3. 73-2t-w2w
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NOJlCE.-All persons having claims against the
estate Of VIM Talcy, dec d. will please bring them
forward, properly authenticated, for settlement
JOSEPH TALLEY, .gdJn'y NJ
Dec. 20. l6e-w1Ml Um. Tallfn dred
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XNTANTED. for the ensuing year. a fret rate Black.
Wv smith TooDc who can come well recommended
AZ master Of his trade and Of good character liberal
wages will be given by the subscribers at their mill near
Columbia, fluvanna, Va. BOWLES a. DOOLEY
Dec. 10 6G-w3w
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VERY LATE FROM EUROPE

New York, Jan. BY the arrival yesterday of two
don, and the other from Havrc we have English and
French news to very late dates The vessel from Iarpc
rs the Slve de Grasse Captain Wederholdt whence she
SAILED on the 10Th Dec and the from London is the
Montreal, Captain Chadwick which sailed on the 9Th
The news from Paris is to the 9th Ia the Chamber
of Deputies the 9th of December the question was
taken proposition which involved approbasanr or
of the of policy marked out by the min
listers and resulted in the ministry being sustained by
vote of l4 TO III This circumstance of peculiar in
tcrcs TO American readers, inasmuch the French min
istry have avowed intention of pusi,i6 the nnnro
priaon to carry into effect violated treaty with dis
$3.50 S-''@
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-08

A MELIA ACADEMY. next Session of this
IN Institution Will commence the 10Th of January.
The English, Latin and Greek Languages History and
Geography, will be taught by the Subscriber; Mathc-
matics the elements of Natural Philosophy and Chcnis-
try by MIR Powers graduate Of those Schools at tho
University The services Of graduate of the Uniycr-
sity in the School of Modern Languages have been pro-
cured to teach French
Terms per session Of fire months
Tuition -
French, 3 (cxtra)
WIN. II. HARRISON
The public referred TO the following Certificate of
the competency of Mr. Powers the Assistant Teacher
UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA. July 9th 1874
Dear Sir: take great pleasure in giving the Certf
cate you desire During the period you have been a
member of this Institution, nearly three Sessions we
have had full opportunity of observing your talents ha
bits of application and excellent general department
These qualities have gained you the esteem Of the Off
GERS of the University and cannot fail to place you high
IN any profession which you may hereafter embrace
Should you devote your time TO the instruction of youth
which believe is your immediate object cannot doubt
that you would exhibit in inipartng knowledge tho
same facility and method that you have shown in acqur
ing it.
With my best wishes for your success yours,
With much respect, and esteem,
&. BONNYCASTLE.
Chairman Of The Faculty
p S. The annual Examination of the School. will
commence the 18th of December, which all persons
interested, are invited to attend w. III. H.
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q AWRENCEVGLI.E RACEs.-1'hc races over the
n Lawrenceyille Course, for the Spring, 1895 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. r. Hare, 1onson ally, out Of Maj Thomas Rcy's
mare
r. b. starke, Daniel Duggers G c. by Medley, dam
by Vrgnan.
VIM. NJ. West, full sister to Sir Walter Scott
John G. Goode
VIM. r. Johnson, FLY by Charles, out Of the dam Of
Star
John ID. Macin, c. by Timolcon dam by Hal
Second Sweepstake, 500 entrance half forfeit, to
close the FIRST day Of March next, several sub.
scrbcrs.
Seeoad Day-POprictor's Purse 500, 9 mile heats,
entrance SIS.
Third Dey.-.Joekcy Club Purse 800, without dis
count mile heats, entrance 500
Fourth Day.-A Handicap Purse 800 mile heats
the best three in Eve entrance S25.
10 is necessary TO state that the track has been
Gently very much improved, it having been barked
around Litter and stables furnished race horses gratis
The Proprietor having also had the stables for the horses
thoroughly repaired, will cndeavo give general salts
faction. THE PROPRIETOR
February H. Off
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N AW NOTICE.-FowTAiNg ". Prrrfs late Of
Orange county, having located in the city Of New
York in the practice Of Law respectfully tenders his pro-
fcssioDal services to his old Virginia friends and fellow
citizens generally. Being generally known through tho
State he deems references unnecessary All business
communications 70 him addressed, postpaid will receive
prompt and faithful attention.
n. B. Persons in the South who have. or may hereaf
ter have runaway slaves suspected 10 be in either New
York Philadelphia, may find it 10 their advantage TO
send minutey descriptive communication paid as
above. SoptembcrD. f2-Gm
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HicIiHpSc

NN7ILL stand this spring QS35) at my son, Edward
Wv Johnsons, in the county OF Dinwiddie, 30 miles
south of Petersburg and IL miles north of Brunswick
Courthouse, Immediately the old stage road and is
now at his stand ready to mares, hundred
dollars the payabC the 10th day of July next
when it will expire.
MoSsUUR ToNsos will stand this spring at my son,
George w. Johnsons, in the county of Chesterfield
within mile of Moody tavern Ia miles from Peters
burg, and - miles from Richmond and is now there.
ready to at sixty dollars The season. payable
10th July next, when it will end; 800 to insure a
mare in oa payable she is known TO i'm foal
or parted with dollar to the groom for each mare
Pasturage at both places very excellent and very ex-
tensve, gratis Every will be taken prevent ac-
cidents, but no liability for any that may happen Ser
wants sent with either horse boarded without
charge, and mares will be fed at % cents day.
Both these horses in the finest health and vioor
and they remarkably foal. gcters 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 te very
high prices indeed at which they selling are well
known, say, $4,000 5000 5000, 1000 10 OG0; and in
one instance $4,000 given for years old which
is the highest price have known a horse to com
mand in America w. r. JOHNSON
FEB. u. 0--tf
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NPLACK ARABIAN.-The imported horse, BLACK.
HD ARABIAN, presented TO Andrew Jackson, Pre-
sdent of the United States and sold by order Of Con-
gross, 25th February, 1885.
Having purchased this horse, the public hereby
informed, that he will stand the present at Tho
mas FlouInoy's, in the county OF Prince Edward, III
miles south of the Court House ~ miles of Char
lotte Courthouse and 10 miles northwest of Lunen-
burg Court House. He will at $50 the
son, payable Goth july when the expires $40
insure, payable when sold parted FROM $50 the single
leap, and so cents to the Groom. Good pasturage for
and colts gratis and If required will be fed with
grain, at the usual price Great personal attention will
be bestowed by T. Fournoy but liability for accidents
escapes
When the public informed that this beautiful Jet
black Arabian seeA ed out of favoritc stock from
the stud of the Emperor 81 Morocco all is said that need
be- relative to purity of blood pedigree He is horse
of fine form, exhibiting great muscular powers,
nected with all the peculiar marks of the booded 3ya-
bian. He is five feet high (uncommonly tall for
Arabian) with broad and square forehcad-short and
small muzzlea sparkling brilliant eyesmall, hand
some ear, and flowing name and tail.
An opportunity for cross important, thorough,
and desirable, seldom presented to the people of this
country The subscribers respectfully invite them to
profit by it, The February number of the Farmers Re-
giser contains an interesting history of the Arabian
horse. The public referred to that, for particular
account OF the merits of this stock
THOMAS FLOURNOY
JOHN +. EDMUNDS
March 90 l05-w6w
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Friday, .M.444 CzE 30, 1888.
W7ALUABLE GLOUCESTER LAND for Sale !

VALUABLE GLOUCESTER LAND for Sale
v BY virtue ola decree ofthe Circuit Superior Court
of Law and Chanccry for Gloucester county
tween George Il. r. Lorner X CO. plaintiffs, and
to sale by auction for cos at Gloucester Courthouse
on the first MONDAY in March next, (being Court day)
that beautiful and valuable Estate called Violet Bank
the residence of the late Thomas b. Fox, ID. This
estate lies immediately Poopotank creek. and within
mile ofYotk River, and ofcourse il is very convenient
to the oyster trade which carried great extent
on that River. IL contains about six hundred OF
Land perfectly level and sbelieved to be well mbcrcd
on the banks of the creek there inexhaustbc beds of
mari and shells. The improvements consist of spa
cious brick manson with every other house necessary
for the farm, all of which believed be in good
pair This land will be sold subject to the right ofdowcr
therein, of the widow Of Thomas b. Fox with this
ccption the title deemed good but deed with special
warrant only, will be made to the purchaser.
AUGUSTINE L. DABNEY,
THOMAS G. AMORY,
WILLIAM III. ROY,
January 20. tS0-lawtds] Commissioners.
~ Since the date of the foregoing advertisement,
Mrs. Fox, the widow of Thomas b. Fox dec d. hath de-
parted this life; consequently the purchaser of the land
above mentioned, will get immediate and absolute
title to the whole estate. We requested to state,
that the place contains about 650 instead of COO
land and in addition to this there extensive marshes
containing several hundred Purchasers are
invited to view the premises
THO. G. AMORY, Gom,.,'S-
VIM. III. ROY, 'io"eiS'
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lsY RTrCmIE a. CGOA.l

or The ENQUIRER published twice week. generally and
three week dun: the of the State Lccislaiue
Price the hercooie Five Dollars payable IN au
Notes chartered banks (ony) VIII DC
csivcl The Editors will guatanec the safety OF remit
ting them by nall tho of all letters being paid by the
No will b. DISCONTINUED but at the discretion oil the
Editors, until all arrearagcs have been paid
0- Whoever will guarantee the of nine papers, shall
have the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
One each continuance
50 until either paid Tor
assumed by in tls enyirons
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Stick fO fhe Mail.

WWTE beg leave to inform the public that our arrange
w 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 of one 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, distinguished for
speed and equipment TO have been removed from the
the theatre OF her celebrity, the North River, by
contract.
On the residue of the route we have provided such
coaches horses and drivers WILL we hatter ourselves
command the approval of the public.
Without any interference with our Mail Line whatever
we are enabled by the agency Of our other daily line
accommodate ourselves every day, during tho
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 w deserving il; and we
therefore, wish It distinctly understood that we are by
NIGHT or by DAY, the poblc's obedent servants,
WIN. SMITH q CO.
u For Seats, apply at the Eagle and Bell Hotels
Richmond, Feb 49, OFF
HN CHANCERY -YEoryra--At Circuit SUPERIOR
"a Court Of Law and Chanccry continued and held for
Buckingham county, the 18th day of September 1884.
David Shanks and Thomas Sharks Plaintiffs,
Thomas Sanders, executor Of Samuel Sanders. decd
James Sanders William Sanders, Francis Sanders Jas
Hooper, and Judith his wife William Winston and
Sally his wife. Calvin Sanders, Samuel Sanders and
stephen Sanders Thomas Sanders James Sanders (aof,
Of John0 JOHN Sanders, and Elizabeth Sanders,
The defendants, James Hooper, and Judith his wife
William Winston and Sally his wife. Calvin San
dcrs Samuel Sanders, Stephen Sanders, Thomas
Sanders, James Sanders, (son Of John0 John San
defs, and Elizabeth Sanders not having entered
their appearance and given security according to the
Act Of Assembly and the Rules of this Court and n
appearing by satisfactory Evidence that they not in
habants Of this country is ordered, That the said
absent defendants do appear here the first day ofnext
April term, and answer tho bill Of the plaintiff and that
copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in some news
paper published in the city Of Richmond for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door Of the Court
house of this county. Copy. Tcstc
Jan, p [sl-w0wl r. ELDRIDGE, c.c.so
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January 90.
pOSTpONEAIENr

~ The sale of the land above mentioned not having
taken place ON the LIST Monday in March, ii will certain
ly be made at Gloucester Courthouse the LIST Mon
day in May next being Court day, upon the following
terms, by consent of partiesThe claim of the pitts
Geo. T. f. Lorimer * Co., and the and charges OF
the suit which will amount to little over three thou
sand dollars, will be required in cash. for the balance
two equal payments six and twelve months credit
to be secured by good personal security, and a deed
of trust on the land Too much can scarcely be said
in commentator of this most beautiful, valuable and
desirable estate, which contains, including marshes,
one thousand acres not much short of it, The land
about 600 acres, being entire level lying Creek
which navigablc for large vessels Immediately front
of the dwelling having nexhaustbc beds of mari
and shells at three different points of the farm large
brick mansion containing eight besides five in the
cellar; kitchen smoke house. barns, carriage house.
&c &c; all said to be in good repar;-and possessing,
in addition to all these and other advantages the nesti-
mable convenience of and easy to, the greatest
abundance of the shelly and nny tribes fish as well
every variety of wild fowl in their respective seasons
Purchasers are invited to view the place and Judge
for themselves. Mr. Oliver the present proprietor Will
take pleasure in showing the premises to any gentleman
DESTROYS of purchasing a farm
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"OTSPUR, Me Sire Of Maseppa will stand the en-.
u y suing season, at ST Iegcr, MIR John HethsO
in the county Of Chestorfcld - miles from Petersburg
10 miles from Richmond and miles south Of the Cor.
Pits Particulars viii be givce hereafter
Dec. % t70-t0 JOHN b. CffRISTIAN.
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ENXECUTOR'S SALE.-Will be sold TO the highest
~ bidder, on the premises, Tuesday the 2lst OF
land belonging the late Mrs. Elizabeth Humber, de.
ceased containing % acres-on the following terms,
viz third cash one third in six, and the balance in
twelve months; bonds with approved security, and a
Deed Of Trust the land will be required TO the
payment The land lies the stage road from Rich
mond to Charlottesville and FIVE miles above the Court
house II is of the heathcst residences in this
part Of the coun,ryand the title is indsputablc. Also,
the time and place. there will be sold for cash,
articles of household furniture.
All persons having claims against the estate of the
late Mrs Elizabeth Humber, deceased, will present them
TO the subscriber, (ether at Goochand Courthouse
ON the day of sale properly authenticated, arrange
nents may be made for their settlement and those
debted 70 said estate will please make immediate pay
nent, ms longer indulgence cannot be allowed.
MICAJAH MANGUM,
Executor Of Elisabeth Humber, dcc'd.
March IL. I04-10t
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YHvHE co-partncrship between Prince IL Smith, in the
IA Milling business, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. WIN. b. PRICE.
Feb 9th. Tl05-wiw1 p l.. SMITH
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HDiECE GOODS. cheap for cash--or short, approved
"a credd-lIExRy PAisoY, No. z, Hanover ST., near
the POST Once, NEW YORK, respectfully solics the
patronage of those Country Merchants who making
their purchases of staple Dry Goods with cash
credit He has made his arrangements for dealing with
SUCH and determined to offer them goods such prices
as will make it an object for them patronise him.
His stock comprises n general assortment of foreign
and domestic staple Dry Goods.
Feb On,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

III tend to the collection of bonds accounts and claims
of every description in the State of Virginia.
Fredericksburg, March II. lO5-wu
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Hp edmond MISUNDERSTANDING, AsD PoTo.

IA MAC RAIL-ROAD--At a meeting Of the Pre-
sidcnt and Directors Of the Company, Monday the
I'd March, 1885, the following resolution adopted
Resolyed, That the Stockholders be required pay
their respective shares the following sums to wit Five
dollars each share before tie tenth day of pril
next; five dollars each share, before the tenth
day OF May next and five dollars each share,
before the tenth day Of June ncxt.Thesc to
DC dePosed as heretofore 10 the credit Of the Company
IN the Bank Of Virginia, the credit Of the Treasurer
IN the Girard Bank at Philadelphia
The Board deem proper to state, for the information
oi The Stockholders, That upon compliance with The
QUESTIONS made and heretofore onefourih Of the
private subscriptions Of the capital stock will have been
paid up-A fourth Of the subscription Of the Board Of
bly, render unnecessary 70 make any further reqnis-
ton upon the individual Stockholders sooncr than Sep
TENDER. WIN. r. SHEPPARD, Secretary.
March 100-2aw10hA