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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-20

a The Enquirer is published awoek generally, and
week during the of the State Legislature
Price, the as hercoc Five Dollars able ad
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thug them by MALL the postage of being paid by the
No will be DISCONTINUED but discretion of tho
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q hNE CENT REWARD. away from Tho sub

a hNE CENT REWARD-Ron awav fTon Tho s,h
" scribsr, living near Jennings Ordinary Notoway
ON sunday The 9th day Of September two indented ap
WM. II WysT and Huem BEyFRfv FnAysrn WIN, II
west Is IN his 10Th year, feet inches high dark
mar and eyes, and with free open counte nance-ad
on wnen lac went away, pale blue coat cloth Gao &
Hugh b. frayser Is in his 10Th year. light hair and eyes
mas TWO or three remarkable OH his neck caused
rom rising, and is rather taller than Wes had on
when he left, bombazette frock coat black fur hat
%c both OF them taking with them variety Of other
The above reward will be given for their apprehen.
sion and delivery 10 me- Int no thinks All md eyere
person or persons whatsoever are hereby cautioned
against either harborng employing the said West and
Frayser, as the law made and provided in such cases will
be rgidly enforced against all such Offenders
RICHARD u. EGGBFSTON
r An apprentice Of good character industrious
sober habits 10 or ~ years Of age will be taken 10 the
Tanning and Curying business If carly application be
made one from the country will be preferred
Oct 70. [ls-w2wl r. LEE
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NOTICE. viii sell, on reasonable terms, my very
pleasant residence, and the land attached thereto
situated IN few hundred yards of Chesterfield Court
mouse HE tract contains about f75 acres most Of which
IS ~ woods and is situated in agreeable neohbor
noou ~ has upon II, large and convenient dwelling
uon-alo which have been builtn the last G years and
are now IN complete repair There arc also upon the pre-
Misses large ice-house, and ce-pond very convc-
nient and we'll Of a. pure water as can he found This
esieDhshmen would be agreeable retreat 10 family
~ me scy season Of the year. residing in Richmond
or lcersourg as it's we'll known to be as hcaltlya stu
aon as eny IN The country, and is more than II OF
- mics from either place. Any person wishing to pur
enase can Know the erms by application to the subscr
May ~ l6-iaflf1 JOHN B. GOODE
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uNAlRFlELD RACES.-Thc Fall Meeting of 1885,
II will commence on he Sd Tuesday, goth Of October

IL will commence on he Sd Tuesday, 10Th of October
INST, and continue four days.
FRsr DAY-A sweepstakes for colts and flies vears
old, mile heats $500 entrance, half forcii-four sub
scribers, and closed.
J. VIM. Williamson enters b. c. Sparacus by Gohanna
= J. M Bolts enters c. by Johanna, but of Mr..
Wathalls Sir Charles mare.
o. Nm johnson enters C. t. by Sir Charles dam by
Trafalgar.
a. John Heth enters c. by Sir Charles out Of Mr..
Wicoxs mare.
Same day, sweepstakes for colts and flics 2 years
old, mile heats 800 entrance half forfeour or more
to make race to close 18th Sept, to which there are
now four subscribers
SECOND DAY-Proprietors Purse $500 two mile
heats, entrance $15.
TnInp DAY.-yockey Club Purse 5000, four mile
heats, entrance $50.
FOURTH DAY.--Jockey Club Purse $500, two mile
heats, entrance $l5.
RICHARD ADAMS, Proprietor
Gentlemen wishing TO enter in the stake mile heats
which IS still open, will please address the Proprietor
October H. [46-tdl r. A.
DUBLIC SALE.-Wil be sold at auction AZ Tho
- United States Armory at Harpers Ferry, Va on
tuesday 27th October, 1885 the following property Wis
20, 4l6 lbs steel, assorted sizes,
l03,l 64 lbs. scrap steel and old files
lo3, 80 lbs. scrap iron, of good quality
1000 lbs hammered iron do do,
~ lbs iron, assorted sizes,
239,2IS lbs borngs and turnngs,
TS,2o0 lbs cast iron I'd quality,
l,o12 lbs brass filings,
60 carbines,
2 blunderbusses,
81 7OS musket barrels various stages from the boring
TO the finished,
99l6 bayones, in different stages, from the forging
TO the Finished
az 223 components of muskets comprising nearly all
the parts of the lock and mounting,
1888 musket stocks turned, &C.,
45l do. do, rough
S75 lbs emery,
30 demijohns,
l37 worn down grindstones,
l73 lbs. scrap leather,
Components of the Hall Rifle
$50 barrels,
1906 bayonets
goo ram-rods
1896 components, comprising receivers, locks and
mounting,
2,414 stocks, unfinished
l73 spring vices,
"a screw drivers,
2,435 wipers Terms of sale, Cash.
BENJAMIN MOOR, .qct Sup'M
y. S. .4rmory, Harpcr's Feyry "a
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~ OIiCE.A memorial will be- presented TO the ne xt
General Assembly Of Virginia, praying the pas
sage OF Law for the removal Of the seat Of Justice Of
the county Of Hanover, 10 more central and con-
yen'ent location than the present
September ~. 3O--ff
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* ALORAMA SEMINARY, Stanton Va-Mrs
EA SHEFfEY respectfully informs her friends and the
public, that the Ninth Session of her School will com
mence on Monday November I'd, and close on the last
day of March Terms the same as heretofore
This Institution is supplied in all its apartments with
teachers of great experience, wctested ability and
proved fidelity IL is also furnished with apparatus suf
hcent to illustrate all the branches of Natural Science;
with four Pianos for use Of the Music scholars and
Library Of more than four hundred and fifty volumes
OF weselected books, free for all the pupils II is be-
heyed that no school in country affords greater ia
cies TOR acquiring thorough and practical acquaint-
ancc with every branch Of Female Education.
Tie whole establishment is under the immediate care
and direction of Mrs Shelley herself She has hereto.
fore explained fully to the public the principle ON which
TIC experiment OF the young ladies is regulated viz tn
CoHCi'c, as dr as possible t3terno ,
intellectual improvement md ME cultivation Of moral yir
TIE he success, which, for eight sessions has crowned
her Efforts has fully convinced her. that this prnej IL
founded IN truth and is better calculated than anv other
to prepare young ladies for the important duties that viii
deyolye on them, and the interesting that await
them ia life.
Staunton, Va, Oct 16 47-3
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~ virtue of Deed of Trust execnted TO me bv
u D William Dabney and wife, bearing date 26h day
oil May, lS29, and recorded in the Clerks Office Of
Louisa county, will sell the highest bidder for rea
dy money, in front of the Tavern Louisa Courthouse
on the second Monday in November next that being
Court day. the Tract of Land conveyed in the said deed
containing, by estimation, 2f5 Ii acres, lying in the
SAID county of Louisa the waters of the North Anna
river, adjoining the lands of Timothy F. Grady and
others much thereof shall be sufficient To sats
~ the purposes of the said Trust The title is believed
to be ndisputabe; but, acting as Trustee shall only
convey such title is vested in me by the said Deed Of
Trust. GEORGE HARRIS T,rns,oa
October 49, 16-y3,s
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NN0R BALTIMORE ria WASHINGTON CITY
~ me steam Boat CHnstreANr, Captain man, leaves
asPoe e ssoaos on wednesdays aud Sundays on the
lngon me following morning leaving it optional with
i.ayeeis % depart in the 10 o'clock a NJ or o'clock
through in two hours PASSAGE and Fare - SV69a
Tor ~ Passage from Washington to Baltimore AZ 50
'''P'V"iDef -, 40-tislD
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AND FOR sALE.-1Iaving determined on remoy.
~ ing 70 the West, again offer for sale my Tract OF
Lana, W the county Of Halifax, lying on Dan river Sc
ven miles Southeast Of the Courthouse three below
SCUM BOSTON and twenty above Gainesville contain
ing 20 acres further description is deemed unne-
It view the premises, which they invited 10 do. IT.
e above land not sold before the 18th day Of Octo.
highest bdder-On The same day. shall sell al pubio
ngcho all my crop Of corn oats fodder and hay stock
OF cae, hogs and sheep, two yoke of oxen one yoke
no. surpassed by any in the county with and first
,a.e cart plantation tools ard utensils household and
hcnen furniture; about 5000 lbs Of pork with my crop
~ 'yp'cco. credit Of twelve months will be given,
an sums OF i've dollars and upwards, the purchasers
s i ooa and approved security under FIVE the CASH
WI zoe required Tie terms for the land will be made
INV" SI,1 on .ne Gay CRADDOCK VAUGHAN.
-PNHIutI -. N.
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HFOH RENT OR SALE, the old and valuable Ia
- vern stand, at New Kent Courthouse. The adj
yantagcs Of this stand are thst the site Of the Coun
" and Superior Courtis Just half way between VIII
hainsDnrg and Richmond There is Land sufficient at
tached to to work six hands The crop Is aont en-
barrels OF corn to the There is a su.ccncy of
land OF hne quality in wood TO make good Farm indie
pendent OF The Tavern parton this suflcicncy of
tobacco or cotton might be made to pay for the land in
few years There is on this land fine she'll mari which
could be used to great advantage Any person wishing
TO rent or purchase will be pleased apply to the sub
scribcr in Williamsburg, or to Mr.. c. 7. Crufnp Of
Richmond, who is authorised to sell or rent
BURWEBL DASSETT.
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~ Office TO CARPENTERS-The Ricbmond
i fredericksburg and Potomac Rail Road Company
WISH TO employ workmen to execute the Carpenters
work OF IL miles of RAILROAD superstructure. The
highest pricesby the day or job will be given
Workmen also wanted for the construction ofRail-
Road Cars.
The building two Lattice Bridges will likewise be
contracted for.
As the work must soon be commenced and vigorously
prosecuted, immediate application is invited.
J. I'll. HOPKINS.
Prin. ASst Engineer
Rchwond September 18th 1886 as
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TzRGENL.9,
GREAT STOCK rAIR Asp sALE-The rrorric.

n NhEAT STOCK FAIR AND SALE.-The ropric-
N tors OF the Farmer and Gardener Baltimore will hold
ar Tor The sale fStock Of all kinds Saturday. "a H.
ana Monday The goth day of October instant those
nodious aud eligible lots adjoining the Canton Racc
Course They have already entered for sale their fair
oil twenty improved Durham short horned breed of Cat
ue iO Bulls OF various ages, and 10 Cows for all of
which Northumberland pedgrecs will be furnished
Amongst this lot is the celebrated Bull LION bred by
w YIN; H. Freeman, Esq, of Baltimore, Md calved on
me oih OF August, 1890, and in possession of Sa-
muei Candy, Esq, of Woodside, Delaware Leon is by
gloucester, sold by J. III. Powell for $1,000 Gloucester
was imported in July, 1896, by Mr. j. H. Powell; was
calved Feb %, 1925, (bred by Whitaker one of the
most celebrated breeders in Engand) by Frederick;
dam Adela (bred also by Mr.. Whitaker and gave with
ner irs cali "a quarts per day. by Orphcus or d. Al
ed; by Alfred GOO guneas refused for Aired) or
= q, ny windsor; gr gr. e. d. Old Daisy, bred by Mr.
Soiings, (gavc 81 quarts daily) by Favorc sire of
Comet; gr gr or. e. d. by Punch; or. or. or or o. d
oy Hnbback &C. Pedigree in full will be furnished TO
the purchaser. -
so,-between sixteen and twenty Devon BULLS
ana COWS, of the best blood in the country remark
aDle Tor sheir beauty of FORM richness of milk activity
OF movement and sutableness for the general purposes
OF the dairy and draught
The above Cattle have already been entered: and
from the many local advantag the situation il is
peced many other valuable animals will be on sale at
the Fair.
Gentlemen desiring such animals will do well TO at
tend The sale will commence each day at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
For particulars, the Farmer and Gardener and
the daily papers of Baltimore.
Oct Q. 15-w,s
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WOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY. Young La
n dies Seminary, at Prince Edward Courthouse
Virginia, went into operation the first of January
1882 The buildings devoted TO this object sufficient
y large TO accommodate hundred pupils and with lit
tie addton should be necessary, they may be made
accommodate much larger number They are all in
good style and convenient and the grounds adjoining
them are in high state Of Improvement well ada pt
ed to the object The location is in itself pleasant and
derives many additional advantages from its vicinity
other literary institutions 1t is sufficiently retired oi
the purposes OF the school and believed be healthy
as any in the United States. Ii is about mile and
half from hamPden Sidney College, and in village suf
hcenty large and compact TO furnish all necessary ac
commodaton for board The society of the nei glbor-
hood is moral, intelligent and refined
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III
lc best way TO To tho Nursery Gay street tho
lar or road, about mile where tero nm i9ey
poh poIntng ~ the proper direction, other sign board
further on, will indicate the right road . ~
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had on The most reasonable terms
Scholars may enter the school any period in the
teF and viii be charged from such time according to
The above rates; but deduction will be- made after
trance, Tor absence, except in cases Of sickness And
thcPy Tor the term must IN all cases be IN advance.
- ne department Of Music is furnished with many
Scholars; and The English department with all necessa
~ philosophical Apparatus, Maps, Globes, &c.
Dcf next j.. ROOT, Jr
OCTOBER IT, di-4t
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n AND FOR SALE.-Thc subscriber offers for sale
IA his Tract of Land, containing about $50 acres
more or less The soil is very rich and well adapted
TO the growth of corn and wheat There are about so
acres cleared, and 200 in woods There is great guam
uty oil good timber on it-whlte-oak, red-oak hickory
poplar, and some very large pine-About Is acres of
rst-rate meadow &c. This land lies in the county of
kIng ~ Queen, about one mile and a half above the
Courthouse, in the fork of two public roads, and about
one mile and quarter from the Maapony river which is
navgable for large vessels to pass There is very
eooo dwelling house on it, built about 10 years. sets on
a high elevation, commanding handsome view of the
river The water is good, and the situation healthy-
Terms OF sale, $40 per 1900 in casha credit of
two years will be given for the balance of the money
one hall payable in twelve months the other half twelve
months AFTER If any person should wish to purchase
hey WIZ apply to Mr. John Pollard who lives near there
and he will show them the land
October 2. L43-w1wl ELLIS CARLTON
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NOTICE.-Wi be sold to the highest bidder, at the
" residence of Philip Marker, in the county of
the Household and Kitchen Furniture belonging to the
late John Miller, decd Terms made known ON the day
of sale. ~
All persons having claims against the Estate are re-
quested to bring them forward by the day of sale pro-
pcry authenticated. NANCY MILLER, .ad,a'trt1
Oct. 10. 47-w3wl Of lola, Miller, decd
N OTlCE.-By virtue of Decretal Order of the
In County Court OF Louisa, pronounced on the
18th day of September, 1886, in suit therein de-
pending, wherein David M Hunter is plaintiff and Jas
Bbb and John Ellis defendantswe FOR one of usl
shall proceed TO sell to the highest bidder upon The
premises, on Saturday, the 9th day of October inst
one third part OF "Ihe Ratesnake Gold Mine il being
the said bb entire interest theren-Terns will be me-
comniodating, and made known the day of sale
The prospects for rein and surface Gold-and ,ro o
are very fa'erng, and large have been offered for
'e for the purpose or procuring them. Ii lies in
the same region aud near Waltons Gold Mine
JOHN ELLIS, =
Octoher Ii ~
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HRRlTIsH DRY GOODS per ship Tally IIo : from
u - Lsrerpoot-Our importation Of Fau British Drv
Goods has arrived at City Point Janes Rver3 and viii
be in store and opened in day two More will be
said Of 1t anon. f. g. J. S. JAMES a. co
sept. i. I3-uJ yNprket Briage
MD OANOKE NAVIGATION COMPANY rbc.n.
y y nual meeting Of The Roanoke Navigation Comma
ny VIII be held at Weldon, c. on Monday the 9th dav
OF November next. A. JOYNER
Occb0r 2 a. &,
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NOI1CE-'The Co-poitnershp between George r.
knauh and J. de Waning under the firm Of Geo
P. Knau q Co.. has been this day dissolved by mutual
consent Az accounts must be settled with Geo p
knauh-he fees for instruction. given IVY T. dc Vlamino
only excepted As Geo. p. KnauH has engaged the
most competent master of music now in Virginia he
would be glad to engage pupils for The Piano or Guitar
livery moderate prices either at their respective dwell
ings at schools
FWinvillc, October H. 4G-3t
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NOh SALE, an .heckicnJurg County, Ya. a valuable
n Tract OF Land, lying both sides of the two Fin
neywood creeks one mile from Millgrove from Chris
Evansville and 10 North of Boydton, containing $40 l.2
ca with original growth: the balance mostly fresh land
IN hne state OF cultivation, and well adapted to the
growth OF corn, wheat and tobacco. On the creeks
there are extensive grounds consisting of 90
acres, small portion of which is well set in grass the
rest wen dtched and adapted to the tobacco crop The
buildings are and amply sufficient to secure a crop
particularly of tobacco. The will be made to ac
commodate purchasers Any further information can be
obtained by applying TO the subscriber on the premises
to H. A. Garland, Esq, in Boydton or to Silas Bgeow,
Esq IN farnville A. BURWELl
October 10 AZ .,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

"TM. McCRERY, Draper and Tailor, respectfully
w calls the attention of his customers and the pub
lie generally, to view his assortment of GOODS
ceivcd. He pledges to distant customers, who cannot
view in person. assortment superior in quality and
yety and not excelled by any in the Union All orders
shall receive his strict personal attention
Richmond, Oct. 20. 4S-St
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EBUBLlC SALE.-By virtue oftwo Deeds of Trust
"a executed by Abner Smith in his lifetime one to
benjamin Anderson and the subscriber the st ay Of
January 1925 and the other the subscriber ONLY on
the 9Th day of March, 1881 for purposes therein men
toned and both recorded in the Clerk office of Powha
tam will be sold to the highest bidder public auction
for cash, at Powhatan Court House, on the seventh
day of December next, (being Courtday) Tract
OF LAND, in the county of Powhatan, containing
eight hundred and ninety-sx and half acres sub
ject TO the widows dover therein. lying in the inn
mediate neighborhood of Hopkinsve, being the Tract
upon which the said Abner Smith lately resided The
title is believed TO be good but the subscriber will war
rant the title only against himself and persons claiming
under him.
VIM 8. DANCE, Trustee
October IL 1e -
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Some time since a Multiplying print 1.-THE Southern
Recorder, Il we geoolcot rghtly0 stated that judge
mie PAD defeated the treaty made by Major Eaton IN
acf the appointments Of The President and Andrew Ross
and Others in behalf Of me Cherolces THE Federal
Union recently 10 femafking upon Judge White course
80 reference to The removal Of the CheTokees referred
Judge white TO the support Of Georgia. The Telegraph
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September25.

VALUABLE APPOMATTOX LAND FoR SAFE
The subscriber is authorised by the egatces and
heirs OF Edward Dillon, Decd sell that portion of the
Sandy Ford Tract of Land which lies in the county of
Cumberland the north side of Appomatox river and
adjoining the lands of Messrs James aud Francis An
derson and Col N. Penick This portion of the Sandy
Ford Tract contains by survey $50 acreslsO of which
are first rate low grounds and about 300 in woods
the balance cleared high land 1t is situated in most
healthy country in the midst of fine society being dis
tant from Hampden Sidney College about eight miles,
from farmville four miles, and Ranes Tavern six miles
his tract is considered TO be inferior quality TO any
tract OF its size on the river Persons disposed to pur
chase, can apply TO my brother, Richard Nj Dillon for
information relating to the situation of the property and
the terms of sale.
, VIII also sell Tract containing $50 acres living in
the county of Halifax, the main STAGE road feodng
rom the Court House to Coles Ferry adjoining the
iands OF DR. Lynn, Mrs Roberts, and VIM Bruce This
tract contains about 30 creek low grounds and
ABOUT one hundred acres of wood land Persons dispos
ed 10 purchase can ascertain the terms by APPLYING i'm
person to the subscriber, by directing their letters TO
MN at Farmville, Prince Edward The sons of Mrs
ROBERTS, who live the land will shew the property
which IS now dividing six per cent
October 10. [47-I4tl JAMES II. DILLON
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WN7ANTED at the pits of MichacIs g. Co. Chester.
w field, from ten TO twenty ablc-bodied hands for
the balance of The yc9r-For such either white black
lne highest wages will be gven-Appcaon TO be made
either to Geo T. Wills, at the pits or to A. Rlichacla
Manchester.
Oct. l3. 46-tf
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e TNERSHIP-Bcrnard Peyton Ina vin, toLe
~ en- into co-partnership MIR. THOMAS j. DEAN.
abe General Commission Business heretofore carried on
by HIM IN this city, will hereafter be conducted under
the firm of PEYTON q DEAN. who resprctrnllv so.
licit share Of the public patronage
Richmond August 4 1885 o7-tr
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~ OTlCE.-The subscribers have purchased from Mr.
George Mills, his entire interest in the concern of
. Minis, Reid u Co and will continue to conduct the
Goal business, under the title as heretofore.
A REID,
CHAS S. MILLS,
Sept 20, 1885. t47-O1 WIN. NJ ROBINSON
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NOTlCE.-The subscribers WILL at this place, on the
IN Both November next enter into contracts for build
of the Navigation from Farmve to Gento Mills; also
for building the Jettees necessary improve tue naviga
ton from Farmville 10 Planerstown. Contractors wish
on that day. THOS. A. MORTON,
NATH r.. VENABLE,
RICHD. N. VENABLE,
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Snperintendenfs Of Upper .4ppomait0r Co.
Farmville, Oct 20th 1885. 4S-w4w
The Petersburg Intellsencer will plca
publish he weekly 70 four weeks.