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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-15

NEW DRY GOODS ESTABLISHMENT, sia,-
son House, IN the Store formerly occupied bg Ead
.cn y hent--B III. RANDOLPH, having taken this store,
ms Just opened large and splendid assortment
OF STAPLE AND FAycy Dry GooDs, at Wholesale
and retail comprising every variety of American En-
glisli, French, Scotch, Irish and Swiss manufacture,
all oil which have been we'll selected and will be offered
at exceedingly low prices.
Great attention has been paid to the selection of all
Xmas oil furnishing Goods, viz: Linens and linen Sheet
ings d1masks bird eye huckaback Russia Diapers
daasS table cloths of every size and quality napkins
ana dowlas, common toweing.
PERSONS searching for such Goods will always fluid
inns store general assortment and those only that
pure Linen
Rich Silks Mandarncs, French Musns of superb
patterns aud quailyaso, other styles of fashionable
SPRING Goods for Ladies dresses.
aris Embroidery, thread I.accs and Edgings muslin
lnsertings and Edgngs
Splendid fancy lid kfs. and Shawls of every ,,~ietv
styles of neck dresses
Elegant bonnet and cap Ribbons, Gloves and Hose-
~, of every description
= Linen cambria kis., Kentings, blue and yellow
Nanieens
Cloths, Cassimercs, vcsngs Rochellas Cd Bornba-
znes, Summer Cloths, Princettas and Circassans,
thread and grass Linens and Drilngs, and numerous
other fashionable Goods for gentlemen Summer wear.
Stocks OF the newest pattern black Italian and plaid
SILK Crayats, thread Gloves, cotton and thread half
Hose, Spitahed and Pongee, flag, silk and bandanna
handkcrcLefs; youths do
SILK and cotton umbrellas and parasols.
Gcrinan BnrlaPs and Ozudburgs with very style of
domestic goods manufacturcd-tese with every article
All oil which will be offered low as they can be bouo
III this or any other market.
Having an agent in New York shall receive by eve
ry arrival additions to the stock rendering the assert
ton Houses. b. III RANDOLPH
April Is IlC-st
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by RTTCMiE 4 C0Ok. i

a Tho EN0UlRER is pbishc twice week, generally, and
of the Legislature,
PRICE, heretofore Five Dollars able add
Notes Of cacr banks (oniy) will bc
csvcl IN payment The Eto will guarantee the safety OF remit
tcm b. mail; the of all being paid by the writer's
will be the discretion OF the
Editors until all arrcaragcs have been paid
- Whoever will the of nine papers, shall
have the tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
until either paid
as'uaacl 10y person in this city environs
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MD lCHARD w. ROYSTER. residing at Mannakn
Ea. Town Powhatan county and DR. WN ] WIGHT,
at ruckahoe, Goochland, nearly opposite the north
side of the River, offer their prof ssiona services in
partnership Messengers crossing at Mammalian Judes
Ferry, will pass toll free, such arrangement has
been made with the propretors of both Ferries
Al visits dated from Mannakin Town Ferry
May Is 3-2t
: a GEEAT RARGAIN IN A MARBLE QUARRY.
IA have Quarry of very valuable marble that
would sell at very reduced price The Quarry situated
the lower end OF Nelson county, the banks of James
river have had of the stone dressed but the
sample picked up the surface of tho gound yet
il beautiful and received splendid polish The
Quarry consists of several most beautiful colors II is
very large Quarry and thought to be nexhaus,ibe Mr.
Jefferson, in his Notes Virginia. speaks of this mar
Bile in the very highest terms. All letters on the subject
addressed to SApt. William H. Carter, Mount Allo AL
bemarle county, Va, will be promptly attended
WM. ii. CARTER,
WEST PARK, May 6, 1895. 3--w3w
EACOB HEALD 81 CO, ToBAcco COMMISSIONS
% MERCHANTS, No. 9, Spears Uha baltimore, would
inform their friends and the public that they have
engaged the services of Mr. E. s. Courtney "a gentle
man of experience in the Tobacco bnsiness} respect
fully ask of their friends continuance of the fvors
heretofore granted them under the assurance that
cxertion shall be made TO give satisfaction.
f. Courtney takes this opportunity return his ac-
acknowledgements his friends in Virginia and else here
for the patronage literally bestowed on him when in
the Tobacco Commission Business in Richmond, Va
and would solicit for the house ofacoJ Head l. Co.
continuance of their avors, with of his
unremitied attention to business.
Baltimore, Mayo, 1885. 3-6t
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BANK OF vIRcINlA, April 81, 1885

BASK OF VIRGISiA, April 81, 1895.
2 Y an Act of the General Assembly of Virginia the
m - President, Directors and Company of this Bank
authorized TO augment the capital thereof TO the ex
tent of FIVE thousand shares, of one hundred dollars
each therefore notice hereby given that the Presi
dent and Directors will receive proposals for the whole
for part of the said five thousand shares of additional
stock, until the first day of June next No offer at
less advance than and half per ccntum on the
par value of the stock will be acce pied Ten dollars
must be paid each share taken, soon as the offers
are adcltted and fifteen dollars additional the first
sabe into equal instruments, payable in three, six and
nine months from the first day of July bearing interest
of per cent from that day Certificates of stock will
not be issued until the whole the shares ia
Ken shall be paid; but scrip will be granted the first
payment, subject to the after payments. Those who OBJ
tain this additional stock will be entitled TO dividend of
the nett profits that may be declared the first Monday
in January 1896, without bonus offset.
The capital of this Bank, is at present, 50 $40 00O
than one-third of which is owned by the Com
monwealth 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 of suspended debt land viii be increased bv
the surplus profits in July which the holders of the
new stock will be entitled, in common with the other
stockhoders IN rateabe proportions The present
ket price OF she stock is l0, although each share is
subject to bonus to the State of one dollar and ffly
cents, payable ia FIVE semi-annua instaments of thirty
cents. Whenever desired by the holder the dividends
on the stock will be paid at the Farmers and Mechanics
Bank ofPhiiadephia at the Mechanics Bank of New
Yor and arrangements viii be made for the transfer
of the stock at those Banks.
Scaled proposals, endorsed Proposals for the addi-
tiona stock of the Bank of Virginia. must be forwarded
to me- Cashier Of the Bank which will not be opened
until The first day of June next in presence of those who
may think proper TO attend Where PROPOSALS shall he
equal in price, those will be preferred which offer for the
greater number of shares and where the price nd num-
Der are equal, preference will be given to the proposals
FIRST received In of failure in any of the deferred
payments the stock tasen the party falling will for
felt to the Bank the prior payments made.
by order Of the President and Directors of the Bank
OF Virginia. A. ROBINSON, Jr.. Cushsr
April ~. II6-td
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"a EVILS HILL, General Agent md Collector, will at
tend to the collection of bonds accounts and claims
OF every description in the State of Virginia
fredericksburg, MarchI2. 1O5-wtf
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Ia u oTSPUR, tie Sire Of .Nazeppa, will stand the en-
n "a suing season, at St Leger (Mr. John Hcth'sA
in the county of Chesterfield % miles from Petersburg
Is miles from Richmond, and miles south of the Cor
Pits. Particulars will be given hereafter
Dec %. I70-tf JOHN Il. CHRISTIAN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-15

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT for &cum-Joals to
~ Washington and Baitincrc.-The new swift sailing
and excellent Steamboat Chesapeake will take passen,
Wednesdays and Sundays in the Hampton Roads.
J. WILSON, Captain.
April 81. lift
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ClRCuLAR

To the Presidents Directors, and Trustees of tie sercral
Colleges aud academies and 10 the School Commission
Of the reSpeccs Counties and Corporate To,cns Of
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-15

SCHOOL-The subscriber proposes 60 take charge
~ OF the school az Charlotte Ct House. lately conduct
cd by Mr. NJ. NJ Hart; and, together with the usual
branches OF an English education teach the Latin and
Greek languages, and the higher aud lower branches of
pure Mathematics, comprising Arithmetic Algcbra
Synthetic ard Analytic Geometry plane and spherical
Trigonometry and the Dilerenal and Integral CaIcnli
Some instruction in French aud Italian will be eyeu to
ch as desire it,
The session will commence the third Of August
next and close the first Of July following At some
suitable period during the session vacation ono month
will be given. Terms Of Tuition $40, half payable in
advance Board may be gotten with many eligible fani.
lies in the neighborhood, whose yc known Religious
moral aad intellectual character offers no slight induce
ments to such parents and guardians as feel an anxons
solicude for the welfare Of their children or those en-
trusted 70 their care.
The subscriber having graduated in the School Of An
Gent Languages, at the University Of Virginia deems
unnecessary to adducc any further testimonials Of his
proficiency ia that branch Of learning But, az his
course at the University IS yet unfinished he thinks it
well 70 suboin The following certificate;
"hlr Bouldin having applied to for a certificate Of
good conduct and proficiency, with much pleasure give
The testimony which lac Is DESTROYS Of obtaining.
DIR. Bouldns unexcepGona conduct while a student
at the University deserves to be mentioned in terms of
strong approbaton and with clear and metiodical
mind he has united much diligence, his proficiency has
been as satisfactory as his moral department
81 feel no hesitation in recommending Mr. Bouldin as
Instructor ia both tho higher and lower branches
Of pure Mathematics C. BONNYCASTfE
Chairman Of the Faculty, and Professor Of Mathematics
Mays. ttle-SJ THOMAS r BOULDIN
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SUGAR, MOLASSES AND LARD.
\ nn6A HFlDS. n. Orleans sugar and molasses
WV 1900 kegs ard-In storc--for sale by
LANCASTER, DENNY d CO.
April 70. HIM
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M EETlNG fns Sochhoiders ofthe Jasaes Riyor qoJ
li@ hona'cha Comparative President and Directors
OF the James River Company having this day asccrtancd
that subscriptions for two hfs Of the Capital Stock of
The James River and Konawha Company by persons
bodies polite and corporate other than the Common
wealth, have been made valid in conformity 10 the
9th section OF the entitled an act 10 authorize
the Common Council Of the City Of Richmond 20
make an additional subscription TO the Stock Of
the James River and Kanawha Company and TO
authorize further subscription on the part of the
state passed 21th January, 1885, and that the sub
Scrbers have thereby become body polite and cor.
porate, IN The declared by the 5th section of the
act passed the 10th day Of March, 1892 entitled au
act Incorporating the James River and Kanasgha Com
Pany, as explained modified by the subsequent acts
amendatory thereto DO hereby give notice that Monday
the 10Th day Of the present MONTH Maya Is appcnied
for meeting Of the Stockholders Of thosad COMPANY
TO take place at tie Capitol, in the City Of Richmond
al the houF OF ~; at which time and place the said
Stockholders are requested 10 attend in person or by
proxy
by order Of the President and Directors of the James
River Company. J. BROWN, IT, ID Auditor
way q 1-tdm
NOIICE.--Thc subscriber will sell, on the 10Th ds1
OF May inst his Tract Of Land wing in The county
OF ffncc Edward, containing between FIVE and ST. hum
afcd acres also, his stock Of every description house.
mold aud kitchen furniture and plantation utensils The
terms made known on the day Of sale
NAY lll1-Gtl JONATHAN PENICK.
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AWHOSE Establishment is well known 1--WE think
w We may be permitted to say, favorably known
IN Norfolk Va for sixteen years past has established
similar Store in Richmond, Va ~ the building formerly
occupied by Peter Cotton, Esq, second door from e
Eagle Hotel.
NE WILL KEEP ron SgLE,
Chickering's celebrated Pianos at the fnanufacfurers
prices books add satonary writing papers of tn best
quality fine cutlery; lamps and chandeliers; clools
pistols, musical instruments, piano covers, piano stools
superior cologne, portable desks ladies' work boxes ra
zors n large supply, warrantcd) backgammon boxes
chess-nen and boards pocket-books ladies' superior
needles, family bibles very cheap English perfamery
ofthe best quality the publications as they are
publishcd and general variety Of new fancy q,iees
Of his importing.
~ Recollect, the Store second door from the Eagle
Hotel. liz a,
ERUCKlNGHAM JAIB.--Commitied to the above
~ y Jail, the 9th day Of February last negro man
who calls himself Jesse Hchers and says he Il free
man, and was raised in The county of Lunenbure
Jesse IS about FIVE feet or inches high, made
The owner If any is requested to come forward prove
property, he will be dealt with as provided bv law
JOHN r. GREGORY JoToy.
FOR G CHRsrAN, Sheriff Of BuckjngLau
April IA. lJ2g-F
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FRESH STRING GOODS
April %.


NHE ship Jefferson having just arrived from Liver
IN pool with the remainder and largest portion of our
spring Importation he other portion having already ar
rived by the Ship llark Away. from the same por we
use the earliest moment TO apprse city and country
customers and country merchants generally of the fact
and TO say that in the of few days we shall be
prepared to offer to all who may wish buy an assor
ent OF unusual extent and variety and under existing
circumstances such the scarcity of desirable Goods in
me Northern markets. and the great advance which has
taken place in those markets within few months the
most desirable supply perhaps, that have offer
LOT sale We have also large supply of Domestic and
other Goods, which, including those ofoat will
sutute stock of near $4,000 in value; all of which
we ofier on accommodating terms. more particular
advertisement will appear during week. If we can
ind time TO prepare one.
f. & J. S. JAMES & Co,
April IL. TII2-tfl Market Square.
a NUSTAVUS UPSON RICHARDS, Esq of New
Nh York. became interested, the ls February last
IN the several businesses of f. * J. S. James & Co of
this City; + u j. s. James * Co. of the CITY of New
York aud Eward James d Co. of Petersburg Va-Mr.
Richards will be the resident partner in the City New
York
April Ia. 81 S. JAMES & Co
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IHE BALTIMoRE CoNvEsTIoS.-T eyes of the de-
mocracyof those who desire to pcrpctuae the predom
nance of democratic princplcs-aIe now every where
throughout our Union directed "a the approaching Bal
tmore Convention We notice that delegates have al
ready been appointed from Maine, New Hampshire Yer
mont, Massachusetts,, Connecticut, New York New
jersey Pennsylvania Maryland, Virginia. North Caro-
INA, Deoigis Louisiana, Mississippi Kentucky, Ohio
ing steps TO have Themselves represented and we have
ont little doubt that not than one or two States will
ne nhrePIesented IN that asseDblage. When all these
delegates shall come together and have a free inter
change OF views, and fair expression of their sent
lnents, ana OF the sentiments of those they rcprescut
the nominations which they shall make will be entitled
to- and will assurody receive the cordial and hearty sup
port OF the great Republican party of tic Mon
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-15

a PAMUNKEY FARM FOR SALE.-The subscri-
IA Der offers for sale the Farm which he resides
and which was formerly the residence of VIM ID. Cai-
borne, Esq Ii is situated i'm the county of King Will
liam, the Pamunkey river, about FIVE miles below
Pipngtree, and is known generally by the of Lii
bcrty Hall The farm is situated in agreeable neigh
borhood and contains about six hundred of Land
with convenient and comfortable dwelling house and
all necessary farm houses attachcd-a portion of il is
fine meadow land The subscriber owns five-s evcnhs
OF the whole of the original tract, which, by different
surveys estimated at from eight nine hundred
sirous Of selling their ncrest-so that the entire Tract
can be purchased. Belonging this Farm there is
good Fsheryit contains also, large body of Pocosin
land ESQ caled) of great fertility, and which it is only
necessary to examine, TO be convinced that it may be
permanently reclaimed, and at moderate cost In my
absence, my brother, DIR. Kennon, who lives near me-
will have full authority TO dispose of the property
long credit will be gvcn if desired upon proper sccuri-
ty. To any person DESTROYS of purchasing the above
Farm will also sell every thing it, including house
hold furniture. BEVERLEY KENYON
April "a ll5-st
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w nSoADbi. TROl Chf an Ce Cuy " Richmond,
v for saie.-The well know Tavern at Bacon Branch
with number of unimprovcd Lots adoining, will be OF
fcred at public sale. Wednesday the both Of MAY next
IL, Is and ~ months. Bonds with approved security
and deed OF trust OF the property will be required
ne Tavern is fine large brick Building, well calcuat
ca Tor the purpose OF entertainment, with back Build
ing OF brick of the size the Tavern, and fine
large meadow There is in the yard within 10 feet of
he Tavern door, neverfailng Spring otwater, superior
TO any IN Richmond or its vicinity.
April 81 ll4-tds
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MOI1CE.-Under resolution of the Board of Trus-
" tees of the Richmond Academy hereby give no.
tico that the said board will proceed Friday the 9TH
day Of June next, to appoint PRNcPAL of the Rich.
will be allowed, and a certain proportion of tic
fees from the pupils which may make his compensation
from sixteen hundred TO two thousand dollars Its moi
intended by the Trustees to prescribe the discipline and
course of instruction to be adopted for the Academy
until they shall have the views of the Principal t,sv
may apPoin; these subjects and is contemplated 10
elect assistant Instructors time to open the Academy
early in the month Of October Gentlemen who NAV l,e
qualified for, and wish 80 obtain the appointment ofPr
cipal, VIII be pleased to forward their recommendations
to me- past paul. any time before the fifth day of juno
JOHN BROCKENBROUGU
President Of the Board Of Trustees
Richmond, Virginia, April ~, 1875. II5-12i
81 The National lnogcncor National and Nr Y,t
Evening Post will copy above twice week for ss erers al
send their accounts to this Office for collection. ~
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HNXECUTOR'S SALE.--As Executor of the last
-HL WIN aud Testament of William Rowland, deccas-
ed the subscriber offers for sale valuable MERCHANT
MILL, situated the waters of 1nkers Creek in the
County of Botetourt-the tract of land which the
said Mill is situated containing hundred and eleven
acres, OF superior qualityand another Tract contain
ing about AZ acres of well-timbercd Land, three
miles distant iron, the first mentioned Tract The Mill
has two pair of burrs, pair of choppers crushing
mill for preparing plaster for grinding There
the mill tract, besides the mill, the following valuable
improvements: Saw Mill, fine Brick Dwelling
house, containing 10 comfortable rooms, Miller s.
house, Lumber house, Coopcrs -housc, and Cooper
shop The above property is situated within one of
the richest settlements in Western Virginia, and in
the very heart of the finest Whcat-gro part of
Botetourt county. and is esteemed the most desirable
property in the county The purchaser will be requr-
ed to pay one half of the purchase money in hand and
the other half in insalnents of = and years. Bond
with good security required for the deferred pay
ncnts aud lien to be retained on the Lands,
their payment.
The property viii be sold private SALE if such sale
can be effected before the 10th day of June next if not
1t will be sold at Public Auction 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
whom il will be shewn. JOHN W. THOMPSON.
May /. II7-6t
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'''' IOl0F VIII plFc tlIe Itd'I, and srlZc up
ON the dIscontcns, consequent upon the defeat of the
South, III the person of Judge White, rive new di.
recton to the zeal of the Southern party rallied under
his standard Giobe.
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MAINLAND JOCKEY CLUB RACES, over the
Iva Central Course, neer Baltimore will commence
days.
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FHtO Somhern, South Wesiern md Westcrn TrareIcys
a The Proprietors e. Porter and Coz of the OLD
anu Popwar Line between Washington City and Rich
Inond beg leave TO inform their numerous friends and
the public large, that they have this day
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In addition TO the above, will be Sold pair of hand
some young, bay carriage horses riding horse
good cows and sheep and first-rate, Newark made
tand nearly new close carriage. II. H., Err.
MAY & "a.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-12-23

Mr.. Webster's Letter 10 the Anfimoso"sc
Delegates Of AHegheny.-The Harris.
burgh Telegraph ofihe 9th inst. publishes
the following reply ofMr. Webster, to a
letter addressed 10 him BY the Delegates
Of Allegheny County to the Pennsylvania
AntmasoDic State Convention, inquiring
his opinions on the subject Of secret So.
cieties ard Freemasonry.
BosrsN, Nov. 30, 1885.
Gcn,lemen,-I have the honor to nc.
knowledge your favor OF the llth inst.
the re ceip. Of which has been delay ed,for
a few days, by my absence from home.
Permit me, gentlemen, to express my
grateful sense of the respect shown me by
my fellow citizens, the members Of the
Convention Of Democratic Antimaso.s OF
Allegheny county, in their recent pro.
ceedings as SC, forth in your communlca-
ton. The esteem they are pleased 10
express for my public character,and their
confidence in my attachment To the Con-
sii,ution Of the country, demand my pro.
found acknowledgements.
Nor DO they do INC more than justice.
in their belicfof my entire accordance ia
their opinions, on the subject Of secret,
Societies. You express wish however
that for the satisfaction Of lriends,m other
paris ofthe State, should enable you 10
make known my sentiments respecting
the order Of Frccmasonry. l have no
hesitation, gentlemen, in saying, that
however unoblcctionable may have been
the original objects of the institution, or
however pure may have been tie motives
and purposes Of Individual members, snd
Notwithstanding the many great and good
men who have from time to time belongQl