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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-05-14

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n Negro Girl Ter SaIc.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-05-14
VANITY.

There once lived in Chariesaou a
family named Frog. and the father and
mother carried their infant 10 one a
the churches TO have IL baptized
What Is the name Of the child" said
the minister. a the same time taking
mp . handful Of water, ready 10 pour
upon the infants face. "in truth. {"
replied the father. Eve hav'nt vet
made up our minds In that particular.
and don't know what 20 call Il" oh,
sys the facetious Jadge Burk. who
happened 10 be present, '.sure there's
his honor Judge Bull. is a very good
friend Of yours; suppose, Dennis. you
call him after the Judge with all
my heart" replied the father. "be IL
So" And the clergyman, instantly
pouring the water upon the child 8
face. aad repeating the name, the un-
conscious parents found their darling
baby was neither more nor less than .
Ball Frog.
The Fea--Mr. Kirby, in his ceie-
brated Introduction on Entomolozy.-
(vol. a. p. 376) states that . iady ,e-
r'ossly assured him she could distinct
iy hear the steps Of a fiea while pacing
over her nightcaP, and that il clicked
- If walkingoa paftens. This reminds
Us Of the man Who said he could hear
the singing noise In his ncighbor's ear,
and Of another who declared he could
bear the grass grow.-E y. Mirror.
P3acfzafioa--I remember a school
boy theme which strongly illustrates
The necessity Of putting Stops in their
proper places. Thus Il proceeded:
Cesar entered on ms head, has bel
met on has feet. armed sandals upon has
brow. there was . cloud IN has right
hand. his faithful sword in has eve, an
angry glare saying nothing. be SAT
down."
"a Mississippi varment," saws the
New York SPIRIT Of the Times, discard
nag the wogn-out metaphors Of steam
boats, thunder. and sIligators, now
styles himself. by the improved caco-
Phony Of the Backwoods, a regular
built PerPendscular locomotive. dam
me -
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Valuable J<Hrr>on Land
FOR SALT.

INTENDING a. reusssr . t. w~tIc-
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-05-14

VIRGINIA -.ErT
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12
9SEGEE.lp2 OVID,


RSSCHEATORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE
u 4 By order of the Executive of Virginia, will be
sold, on the premises, Tuesday the 18th inst,
tain half ofground situated the south side of H.
street. opposite TO the of Messs Thomas Mcurc
and N. H. Ragland and otLers-bcing the same ground
whereof Margaret Barnes aud Patience Barnes died
siezcd, and which been duly eschcatcd to the Com
monwcalth of Virgit6
This ground viii be divided into five building lots of
81 feet EACH and is in every aspect very desirable pro-
pcrty.
eighteen months-he purchaser purchasers to give
notes, with satisfactory cndorscrs or if preferred the
purchaser or purchasers may pay cash, abatement of
legal discount.
Sale commence at half past four o'clock, p. NJ
JAMES RAWLINGS, Escheator
May [ilS-tdl IN and far The City Of Richmond.
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Stick Id tIle HIail.

wv beg leave TO inform the public. that 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 Of one line daily, between
Washington and Richmond and other daily line be-
tween fredericksburg and Richmond
On the water part of this route, we 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 other daily line to
accommodate ourselves once every day durino b,.
Steamboat navigation TO the pleasure engagement Of
travellers
We have undertaken this interesting and important
branch of the public service, with determination 10
command the public support M dcsnciDg IL; and we
therefore, wish it distinctly understood that we are by
NIGHT or by DAY, the pubc's obcdicnt servants
VIM. SMITH g. co
u For Seats, apply at the Eagle and Bell Hotels
Richmond, Feb. 10. g3--tf
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AsY RaTUEasR1 * c00ss.I

or Tho ENQUIRER Is published twice week, generally, aud
week during OF the State Legislature
Price, the heretofore Five Dollars payable IN adj
Notes oil chaercd spcc banks onlyl will he
csive in The Eos viii the safety OF remit
thsn by t the oil all letters cing palh the writer's
will b. DISCONTINUED the discretion OF the
Editors, until all arrcarascs have becu paid
D- Whoever will papers, shall
have the cnth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
less each continuance
No advertisement Inserted nlit has either bcen paid tor
assumed BY person in this ciiy or its enyrons
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&.
NNTHOSE Establishment is so well known 1--WE think
Wv we may be permitted to say, iavoraby known)
in Noriok, Va, for sixteen years past has established
similar Store in Richmond Va in the building formerly
occupied by Peter Cotton, Esq, second door from the
Eagle Hotel
He HILL KEEP FOR SALE.
Chickering's celebrated Pianos at the manufacturers
prices books and statonary writing papers of the best
quality; fine cutlery; lamps and chandeliers; clocks,
pistols musical instruments. piano covers, piano Stools
superior cologne portable desks ladies' work boxes
zors, (a large supply, warranted) backgammon boxes
chcss-men and boards, pocket-books ladies' superior
needles, family bibles Very cteap) English perfmery
published general vaii of new Fancy Siie les
of his own importing.
~ Rccollcct, the Store second door from the Eagle
Hotel 1l6-Gt
RJ EW DRY GOODS ESTABLISHMENTS Man
sion Honss IN Mo Stare fo1neriy occupied by Baid-
.oiH " kem-B. H. RANDOLPH, having taken this store,
has Just opened large and splendid assortment
of STAPLE AND FANcY Day GooDs, at Wholesale
and retail, comprising every variety OF American, En-
glish, French Scotch, Irish and Swiss manufacture
all OF which have been we'll selected, and will be offered
at exceedingly low prices.
Great attention has been paid to the selection of all
kinds of furnishing Goods, Linens and linen Sheet
ings dam1sks bird hnckaback and Russia Diapers,
aud dowlas common toweng.
Persons searching for such Goods will always find at
TINS store, general assortment and those only that
Rich Silks, Mandarncs, French Musns of superb
patterns and quality-also other styles Of fashionable
| Spring Goods for Ladies dresses
Paris Embroidery, thread Laces and Edgings muslin
Insertngs and Edgings
Splendid fancy lid kis. and Shaws, of every variety
Ladies satin Cravats, beautiful article, and other
styles of neck dresses
Elegant bonnet and cap Ribbons Gloves and Hosie-
ry, of every description
Linen cambria Hd'kfs., Kentings, blue and yellow
Nankccns.
| Cloths, Cassmeres, Vestings, Rocheas, GA Bomba-
zines, Summer Cloths Princettas and Circassans
thread ana grass Linens and Drllings, and
other fashionable Goods for gentcmens Summer wear.
Stocks OF the newest pattern black Italian and plaid
thread Gloves and titrrod aIf
Hose, Spitalfeld and Pongee flag silk and bandanna
handkercheis; youths do.
SILK and cotton umbrellas and parasols
German Burlaps and Oznaburgs, with very style of
dnlestIc goods manufactured Gle
OF Dry Goods use; viii form general assortment
AN OF which will be offered as low they be bought
in this ny other market
Hayingi agent in New York. shall receive by eve
ry arrival additions TO the stock rendering the assor-
ment always complete and from the importing and auc-
ton Houses Ii. III. RANDOLPH
April 2S Il6-St
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~ The household furniture belonging to the estate Of
the late lhomas H. Harrison, comprising the usual va
!ey OF well-iurnished country house viz piano din.
ing tables, book presses beds, mattresses and ali ne
csssary Kitchen furniture, viii be sold the both iAst
(Wednesday) For purchases below $40, cash will be
expe Jsson amounts over that sum, 4 months credit
will Be given on bonds with approved security
II. HARRISON, Execufor
In addition to the above will be sold pair of hand
sofnc young bay, carriage horses riding horse some
good cows and sheep; and frst-rate Newark made
VanG nearly new close carriage X. H., Ear.
May g. ids
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YH7O Southern, South Vcsicra and Wcsieyn 1ra1eRrs
n The Proprictors (E. Porter and Coz Of the OH
o"d Popular LINE between Washington City and Ricl,
mond beg leave to inform their numerous friends and
the public at large that tey have this day put their snlen
did STEAMBOAT SYDNEY OH the route 10 Potomac
Creek Leaving Washington daiiy at A. M---retnrn-
ING, wall arrive in Washington between and O'Clock
M enabling passengers torcach Baltimore, by IIcz-
hoover q Co s Stages, in time for early supper
Inc sidney has recently been greatly improved in all
respects snOt surpassed in speed by any boat i
the Potomac Waters is uncpallcd in accommodations
having large and airy Cabin deck, fitted up with
bcrtls, and two rye Cabins below
Tie route BY the Potomac Creek has but eight miles
land carriage to Fredcricksburg over good 1ufnpiko
road and passengers by ;s will reach their place
OF destination several hours earlier han by the other
Line.
The Stages for Charlottesville Stanton and VIRGINIA
Springs, cave Fredericksburg dai H.
Peck & Wcllfords Line thrice swcck
JAMES GUY, Captain.
Arrangements arc being made by which the neon
yenence Of travelling BY night 90 Richmond and Char
tee viii be given.
April 10. I1t-te
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U.ERGz.N.g.g,


| EfXECUToRS SALE.--As Executor of the last
n A Will and Testament of William Rowland, dcceas
cd the subscriber offers for sale valuable MERCHANT
Mill. situated the waters of Tnkers Creek in the
County Of Botctourt-the tract Of land which the
said Mill is situated containing hundred and eleven
acres, OF superior qualityand another Tract contain
ing about ~ of wcll-timbcrcd Land, three
miles distant from the first mentioned Tract Tie Mill
has two pair OF burrs, pair of choppers crushing
mill for preparing plaster for grinding. There ON
the mill tract besides the MILL the following valuable
Improvements: Saw Mill, fine Brick Dwelling
house, containing 10 comfortable rooms Miller
house. Lumbcr-house, Cooper s-house, and Coopers
shop The above property is situated within one of
the richest settlements in Western Virginia, and in
the very heart of the finest Wheat growing part of
Botctourt county, and esteemed the desirable
property in the county The purchaser will be requir-
ed to pay one half of the purchase money in hand and
the other half instruments of 2 and years Bond
with good security required for the deferred pay
ncnts, and lien to be retained the Lands, secure
] their payment
The property will be sold at private SALE if such sale
can be effected before the 10th day of June next if not,
1T will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder,
on the premises, on that day.
Persons DESTROYS of viewing the property will apply
TO Major James Kyle, VIM Farley, the subscriber by
whomit will be shewn. JOHN w. THOMPSON.
May l. ll7-6t
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DRNG5. P4LVTg. Il.

DRIGS. PfLFiN. Sc.
Il NJABLES T.. MILLER. informs his friends dat he
i has just opened hpothccary Store at the stand
formerly occupied such, by AIr. Goddard one door
above the Mansion House. Main Street, Richmond lie
win keep supply Of Drugs, Chemicals Paints Ons.
Dycsui and Glnss, and in few weeks poets 10 have
assortment Of Surgical Instruments Of te best man.
uiactue Orders from country Merchants and Physicians
are respectfully solicited
May s. t13-wif
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12
May 10.

HTINE CATTLE.-AIy Imported, sllorthorn. Dur
"a ham Bull PArRIcrAN, of the improved breed three
years old TINS SPRING will stand at my farm Beaver
Dam, IN Goochand county, at FIVE dollars the season
twenty-five cents to the groom, and dollar per week
Tor pasturage and sailing each COW
Six very good mich cows, selected in Augusta county
for sale-now with The above BULL Patrican" aud viii
be delivered as soon their is over Also scve
RAJ sncep Tor sacProduce of the stock of the late MIR
Meade, of Frederick county.
Richmond, May IL. 2-w4ys
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12

Hw EETING Of The Stochoidersefte James Rircr 0ad
4FM kaaa~ha ComPcny,-Thc President and Directors
OF the James River Company having this day ascerancd
that subscriptions for two hs of the Capital Stock of
thc James River and Kanawha Company by persons
bodies polite and corporate other than tile Common.
wealth, have been made valid in conformity to the
ON section Of the act entitled act TO authorize
me common Council Of the City or Richmond to
make an additional subscription to the Stock of
the James River and Kauawho Company, and to
authorize further subscription on the part of the
state, passed 2lh January, 1895, and that the sub
scrlbers have thereby become body polite and cor
pofae an the manner declared by the 9TH section of The
act passed ON the 10th day of March, 1892 entitled San
act Incorporating the James River and KanavIa Com
Pany, as explained modified by the subsequent acts
amendatory thereto, do hereby give notice hat Monday
he 10Th day OF the present month"; (Nay) is appointed
Tor meeting OF the Stockholders Of the said Coinany
TO take place at the Capitol in the City of Richmond
al the hour of IL; at which time and place the said
proxy. y
by order OF the President ad Directors Of the James
'yer Company }. BROWN, Jr. I'd Auditor
10y q I--tdm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12

az lRGlNlA, no WIZ AT Court continued and
held for the county Of Halifax at the Court. House
tnereoi ON Tuesday The 2sh day Of April in the year
oil Christ 1879, aud 59th Of the Commonwealth:
The Court summoned to meet on the 18th Instant Tor
the examination Of Caggott, alias John James alias
samuel - James, &c, upon charge Of felony, falling
10 meet according TO The summons te prisoner was Ibis
Gay led to the Bar in custody of the Tailor ofis county
WhcTeupou, the Attorncy for the Commonwealth STATING
that nc had no evidence 10 offer prove tlat tic pri
soner gailty Of any felony committed within the State
o. V'rginia-h is oydercd, That the prisoner be- dis
arseu from tins prosecution, and 90 thereof without
Day And mcrcupon, the Attorney for tic Common.
wealth. before the Court charged John James alias Da
va Siaggett, the prisoner, with felony, committed in
tEiiNlm county and State Of Tennessee in stealing
goiu watch the property of Thomas vi Pryor Of Frank
I'm county aud state OF Tennessee horse t,e pr
ltty OF Portland Curc, of the same countvLapd ono
saddle the property Of & T. Ship Of the same CONT
And ine Court believing from satisfactory evidence that
le prisoner IS guilty Of The chargc aforesaid and that
ne ought 10 be tried thcrcor in tic state OF Tennessee
IS ofdcred, That he be retained in custody for soc
NOT exceeding eight weeks that the Clerk OF this G,nf
lofh"i'h transmit 10 the Executive Authority Of Ton.
lessee, cory OF tins Order and that hc publish the same
~ some TT newspaper Copy Tcsfc
way O. ll--StJ WIN. HOLT, G. nc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12
FRESH SPRING GOODS.
April p

TENiE Ship Jefferson having just arrived from Liver
n pool with the remainder and largest portion of
Spring importation, (thc other portion having already ar
rived by the Ship lark Away from the port) we
use the earliest moment 10 apprise city and country
customers and country merchants generally of the fact
and to say, that i'll the Of few days we shall be
prepared to offer to all who may wish buy an assort-
ment OF unusual extent and variety, and under existing
circumstances, such as the scarcity of desirable Goods
The Northern markets. and the great advance which has
taken place in those markets within Tow uUnths the
most desirable supply foaps that have offer
for sale We have also large supply of Domestic and
other Goods which, including those gGoat willco
stitute stock OF near $l75O 600 in vauc all of which
we oiler on accommodating terms. more particular
advertisement will appear during week. if we can
find time TO nrcnarc ono.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12

BANK or VIRGINIA, April q 1885
= Act Of the General Assembly of Virrinia the
Fl y President Directors and Company of this Bank
are authorized TO augment the capital thereof the
tent OF five thousand shares, Of A-sns.sdred doars
1Al mo 5 receive oreposals for the Is whole
for partof the said five thousand shares of additional
stock, until The FIRST day of June next No offer at
less advance than seven and half per on the
par value of the stock will be ACCEPTED Ten dollars
must be paid on each share taken, the offers
Admitted, and fifteen dollars additional on the first
day of July The residue may be divided if de-
sirabe into equal nstaments payable in three six and
nine months iromthe first day of July, bearing interest
of SIX per cent from that day. Certificates stock will
not be issued until the whole the shares Ia
ken shall be paid hut scrip will be granted on the first
payment, subject TO the after payments. Those who OH
tain this additional stock will BIZ entitled dividend of
the nett profits that may be declared the first Monday
in January, 1886, without bonus offset
The capital of this Bank, is, a present, $2740000
more than one-third of which is owned by the Com
monwcath Of Virginia. The charter was originally
granted in the year 1904 has been twice renewed and
continues until May 1912 The contingent fund exceeds
the amount OF suspended debt (and will be increased by
the surplus profits in July TO which the holders of the
new stock will be entitled, IN with the other
stock holders in raishl fr.ortions present mar-
price of the stock is 1l0, although each share Is
subject 10 bonus to the State Of one dollar and Gflv
cents, payable in FIVE semiannna usalncnts of Thirty
cents Whenever desired by the holder, the dividends
the stock will he paid at the Farmers and Mechanics
Bank ofPodelPha, or at the Mechanics Bank of New
York and arrangements Will be made for the Transfer
of the stock at those Banks.
Scaicd proposals, endorsed Proposals for the addi-
tonal stock OF the Bank OF Virginia., must be forwarded
to me- MS Cashier Of the Bank, which will be opened
until Inc hrs day OF June next presence of those who
may think proper 10 attend Where proposals shall he
equal in price, those viii be preferred which offer for the
greater number OF shares and where the price and
Der are equal preference will be given tic proposals
rst received In of failure in any Of the deferred
payments or the stock taken, the party falling wiz jf-
ieit to The Bank the prior payments made
by order OF The President and Directors of the Bank
OIL virginia a. ROBINSON, Jr., Cdshitr.
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