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Pyes't- Lako Wimco &. 81. Joseph's Canal Company.
st. Joseph, w. +. 10th Nov, 1885.
NJ b. The papers that inserted the original advertise
ment, will continue do I'LL the 10th January and
also the above poslponemcn Immediately under it,
They will confer favor by citing the public attention
10 the same, in editorial article.
Dec. IL. C4-t10J
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NOTlCE-l wish TO employ Teacher, for next
1S year, to take charge of Spring Grove Academy,
my residence, with abilities sufficient prepare
the scholars for the University. Any gentleman desiring
the situation will please address me, Hayesvile Post
Office, Franklin County, N. Carolina, and will make
known TO him the terms JOHN d. HAWKINS.
Nov. 20. 57-M
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YEVHE NATIONAL MONUMENT to die memory of
a WAsHIEeToY-'ro be erected by the people Of the
United States in gratitude for his services in establish
ing the liberty and free institutions enjoyed Twill also
stand Beacon of Liberty to future generations-As.
counties Application to me- in person. at the
Eagle Hotel, in Richmond, during the first week of the
Legislature by letter, post paid, will receive imme-
date attention WILSON ALLEN
Dec.S. 162-4t1 Collector for Iir1i,i1
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NJEGROES FOR SALE.-pursuant 10 a Decree of
" the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery
for the county of Halifax, the undersigned. appointed
commissioner Tor that purpose will on the 2Sth day Of
house expose TO sac public auctions for ready money
twelve likely negroes belonging the OF the late
Robert Read, deed JAMES MEALEY Deputy
for John x. Linn Sheriff Of Hat1dr.
Decemhcr Il ~
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ND edmond PAPER MANUAL Glory The
M q, " franklin Manufacturing Company's" Paper
Mill is now in operation, and in the course of u few
weeks supply of Printing and Uriiing paper of the
various descriptions will be ready for sale The sub
scrbers having undertaken the agency of the establish
men will be prepared to make contracts for supplying
.NeioSPapeS Book establishments S,c.--and will soon
have complete assortment of Urng paper for sale at
their store MIR. James Clarke, at the MILL will pay
the market price for RAGS
DAVENPORT, ALLEN & co.
December j. GO-Gt
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NMTASHINGTON CITY. PoLkS BOARDING
Wv HOUSEWIVES Polk, whose house for many
years has maintained the highest reputation,
pies the three rteStory brick buildings Pennsy-
rama Aceue Immediately West of Third Street. and just
one square from the termination of the RAIL ROAD
This location commands beautiful view of the CAPITOL
and the surrounding scenery.
Arrangements made for the accommodation of
Twenty-Five TO forty ladies and gentlemen, in messes
if desired, in the very best style Passengers
well sojourners may find both their interest
and comfort to call at this house.
The chambers are large and well furnished and each
contains Jed 0nty-Terms favorable as they can
be made. T54-I2t1 Nov TO-
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ESALE OF LOTS in the To1cn Of 81. Joseph. Post
~ Poned.Tbe sale of Lots in the town Of ST. Jo-
scph has been postponed till the 18th of January next
when they will take place the terms those
heretofore advertised. ROBT. BEYERlDGE,
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az AELZEl}s COMPLICATION or MOS.
ITa9 COW, &c.,-Now exhibiting at the Museum -
E&hoilon every evening Doors open at quarter be-
seven o'clock precisely o. The front seats exclusive
Jy appropriated for cbJfensrD Admittance so cents.
Children under twelve years Of age half price Tick.
cts be had Of The Book Store Of Mr. G. Hall and a.
the Museum.
December r. e.
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p ST. wish also to sell sc acres of land upon most
of which the wood is standing lying within three and
half miles of Manchester, adjoining the lands of MIR.
Green Hail. Mr. Fisher and Others. j. S.
Oct 90 4S-tf
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a VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-The sub.
IA scriber Offers for sale his tract of Land lying the
county of Chesterfield, eight miles above Richmond and
within half mile of James River, containing $50 acres
of about equal portions of cleared and wood land This
Farm has been improved by careful management and
the of clover and plaster that nearly whole oft
now produces clover kindly About 20 acres are good
creek meadow, part of which is in herds grass
and produces fine crops. The wood has just been
cleared away from 80 of good tobacco land Which
may be brought into cultivation with very little labor
The wood land is valuable from its contgnity
carried to Richmond. The wood is worth so cents
per cord it stands the land and for
sale of several hundred cords that price annually
now be made. The improvements are nearly new, and
sufficient for the comfortable accommodation of fami-
ly. The situation is healthy and the fine. During
my absence, applications may be addressed my bro
ther Col Peter F. Smith, of Manchester, (who is fully
empowered to sell and convey the land my Mana
ger Mr. Thomas Cheatham, upon the premises, who
will show the land to persons disposed TO purchase it,
JORDON SMITH.
p 81 wish also TO sell Sc acres of land nnnn most
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LAND OFr1cE, VA, December T. 1895
conformity TO an Act entitled Gan Act. to reduce
Il into act the several concerning Eschcator
passed the 9th day Of January 1919, do hereby
make known 70 oil whom IL may concern that it appears
by the certificate Of the Bschcator for ihe county Of
Northumberland, dated the Doth day Of November 1886
aud received into the Land Office that by imposition
and Office found the day and year last aforesaid the
following L1nds late The property Of James STILL deed
have duly cschcated to this Commonwealth, viz: one
fct oi O3 acres mere less and ono of acres more
less and both in the Parish Of Lower ST. Stephens in
Northumberland county. W. SELDEN
December 3. [O2-lstl Registtr LaRd Office.
OTICE.--Pursua to a Deed Of Trust executed to
y the subscriber and Charles Thompson jF by Sam
uc Cochran bearing date the 3lst Of October 1888
aud duly recorded in the Clerks Office Of Hanover C0un
" Court shall proceed 10 sell, Monday, The 18th
day Of February 1896, If fair, if not the next fair day
thereafter at public auction the prcmisaa, fer ready
moneys for the purposes therein expressed the Tract Of
Land IN said Trust Decd mentioned lying both sides
Of Little river, in the county Of lon5vo and contain
ing three hundred and forty nine acres on which there
is Grst and Saw Mill, lanyard, and various other
improvements. Selling Trustee, shall convey such
title only as is vested IN BY the Trust Deed, though
the title is believed to be good and unquesouabe.
J. ID. G. BROWN, Trustee.
November 49, 55-wids
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n tAROLlNE LAND FOR SALE.--By virtue Of
~ the last Will and Testament of Humphrey Sale,
deceased, of Caroline county, Virginia, the subscriber
will offer to the highest bidder the premises Mon
day, the 9TH day OF January, 1885, the fair day
thcreafter Tract of Land in the county aforesaid, ST.
tuated on Beverly Run, and estimated to contain $50
acres, less. This land will be sold credit of
II months the purchaser giving bond with approved
curty and Deed of Trust TO secure the punctua pay
ment of the purchase money This is among the most
desirable Forest Farms in Caroline county. There is
connections twostory dwelling house upon it-a spring
OF the coolest and purest water perfectly convenient
the mansion houseand large orchard of the best
selected kinds of apples, with other convenences The
situation is uncommonly healthy, being entirely exempt
from atmospheric that produce the bilious diseases
of our climate The soil of this farm is well adapted
to the growth of the usual staples corn, wheat and
bacco further description of the Land is deemed
necessary is presumed any person DESTROYS of buy
ing will view it, and judge for themselves.
MIR. William Dung, adjoining, will shew the Land
to any wishing to purchase. The subscriber will
make such title only is vested in him, the Admins
traitor with the Will annexed of Humphrey Sale dec
which right, he believes unquestonable.
JAMES w. BURWELL, .qdministrator,
Uuh The wa ANNEXED, Of II. Sale, deed.
caroline CO., Va, December l.. Colds
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University VIRcISIA Nov. 4, 1886
Mr. F. w COLEMAN, having graduated in The science
of Chemistry, and received his Diploma TO that effect
from the authorities of the University of Virginia. bears
with him the efficient and honorable testimony of
merit tina, can be desired II gives sincere pleasure
in addition, to state individually that while member of
my class Mr. O. always distinguished hinsefby habits
OF Feasibility great proficiency and uniformly gentleman
ly department. JOHN r. EMMET
Professor of Chenisiru anA ALserin lIcdicn
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UNIVERSITY OF VIaoIYIA. Nov. 3 1sg

UNINEHsITf OF VIRGINIA., NOV. D, 1875.
Understanding that Mr. Frederick w. Coleman is
about TO become instructor in Concord Academy
readily add my testimony TO that already given of his
qualifications. The degrees which he obtained the
three years in which he a student i'm this In
sttution afford the best evidence he can give of his
proficiency in the several branches of acaden,ical
knowledge; and Mr.. Coeman's moral character and
disposition recommend him teacher, no less than
has intellectual requirements During the two years
an opportunity of knowing him WE'LL and it appeared
to me- that in greater degree coDciliaed The es-
teen both of the Professors and his fellow students
cannot oTbear to add that Of the best fruits of the
University anticipated by its founders and friends
was, that would duse throug hout the State the means
of accurate and thorough course of instruction
than before possessedthat these hopes have been am
ply realzcdand that it remains for the public to decide
by the encouragement given to such Of its alumni as en-
gage in the business Of teaching, how far they will pro-
fit by the advantage, and make it permanent
GEORGE TUCKER
Profcscnr Of IL
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MRON STORE.--We have IN store a large and well
"a selected assortment Of Iron, 70 which daily
adding by receipts per almost every packetand offer at
very low prices, 200 tons, Of the following description,
VIZ.
FLAT-English, swedes, Country and Ulster, almost
every sire.
ROUED-Engiisb, swedes and Ulster, from Ia to d.
amcier.
SQUARE English, swedcs and Ulster from Id to 4
diameter.
OYAI--7.S oval Ulster Iron,
Box. band, sheet, hoop and plating Iron,
Nail Rods spike rods axclrec monds for coach makers
Crow Bars.
STEEL.
3 tons best American blistered Steel
Ia do. do. English do. Ill siamp)
do. spring steel from - 10 2 -
- do Sanderson & Bros best Cast Steel Of the usual
variety Of sizes
DO. Palmer Mould Boards, from No. 70 1-2.
AXES-SnmoDs & Beers make
WORKMAN, McGRUDER & co.
NOV. .. J2-ilF
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Pt@.
Civil list, foreign intercourse, and mis-
cellaneous subjects,
Military service, including Notifications,
ordnance, Indian affairs, pensions, arm
ing militia, ana internal improvement,
Naval service, including gradual i'm.
provemeni,
Public debt,
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Tyvcsaay-fouraln Congress--ast scss.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY ON
TIE STATE OF THE FINANCES.
III lr, rSr Dec

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY ON
TIE STATE OF THE FINANCES
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. g, 1885.
In obedience to The directions of the act
iary 10 the act TO establish The Treasury Department
the Secretary Of the Treasury respectfully submits 10
Congress the following report:
|. Oj tic Public Re1enue and Expenditures.
The balance in the Treasury on the tof
>. January 1888, was $e,oll,777 50
The actual receipts into the Treasury du-
ring the year 1888, from all sources,
were 33,MS ,42J %
Malling the whole amount in the Trea-
:, sury in that year, So, 900 ,ao3 so
Tho actual expenditures during the same
year, including the public debt "a PSI, 29S 40
------
Hence, the balance in the Treasury on
the LIST of January, 1884, had increas
cd to Sll .1O2 90, 81
in addition TO this balance, the receipts
from all sources during the year, 1884,
were 2l,70l 1856 SIS
Yiz
From customs, Sl62I4,957 Is
Lands, 45s7 GOO 90
Dividends on bank
stock, &c, 234 $40 so
Sales Of bank stock, $4,000 90
Incidental items, 132 72S 81
These, with the above balance, made
=. aggregate of 33494,e4o Sc
The expenditures during 1884, on all OBJ
jects, were 2d,6O1 $50 IA
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This being an excess of expenditures
over the receipts of 50 ,S10,046 50, a
balance was lefl in the Treasury on the
first of January, 1885, amounting TO
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These, with the above balance, made an
aggregate of
The expenditures during 1884, on all OBJ
jects, were
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The expenditure for the fourth quarter
il is expected will be
Thus leaving on the list of January, 1886,
subject however to the deduction here
after mentioned, an estimated balance
of money on hand equal to =
This includes what has heretofore been re-
ported as unavailable funds, now re-
duced 10 about 81 100000, making
the computed available balance on the
Ist of Iou,,arv 1900
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picturesque views presenting themselves of town and
country went up into the piazza Of the capitol, and
hee always thought was the very best point OF view
he falls of James River, seven miles i'm extent
ana which come opposite 10 the Capitola number of
handsome islands in the Rverthe annating ofits
wa'eTtas-the cchoing horns in the boats they
down the canal into the city In boxing to the South
East, saw two wbitc-bosomed vessels swelling their
sheets to the breeze and moving gracefully I'M o the
the upland and the owand town the Shockn and The
Richmond hills together with view of the ancient town
oil Manchester, and the surrounding countrywide hills
ana daics the woodland and the painI became almost
enranced; and recned against of the pillars of
the Capitol, took hold of it, and cried here will hold
II there be power above; and that there is Richmond
ana all the surrounding country cries aloud thought
then without the least hesitation that Washington CITY
was most improved, but that the God of Nature was
more bounttu to the CITY Richmond and the
ing country When resided in the City of Richmond
twas always with great pleasure that waited on ladies
ana gentlemen strangers, and foreigners up on Shocke
hii; and although there was then, improvements
with upied hands, they would excaim oh. what a ro
mantle prospect all around they had never seen nnv
thing like 1t in all their travels But what are countries
cities capols their brick and mortar their marble CO.
inmns, their painting, their satuary their sculpture
ther rivers and islands within Them the hills and ales
the woodland and the lawn are nothing excep as bey
have relation TO its people, and inhabitants; for Paradise
would have been desert without first parents in
helr state OF innocence. IT, them il is the people and
inhabitants that are the glory and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of all
countries and cities, the inhabitants of Richmond
take the lead The courteous hospitality and urbanitv
OF the people of Richmond, the dcicacy, beauty and
grace of the ladies', and galantry of the gentlemen
On Richmond! how sweet all thy bands of music
and how delightful all tiny parties all thv wavs
are ways Of Peasaniness and all Thy paths are
With ali that wealth bhS and S as,s e ssSai,
The Capuol's majestic pile,
OF thirty years, the ceascless toll,
AT length assumes a splendid niicu,
And dignfes the
And And now now to grace its noble Square,
a anS ,s,Ses Of fashion n viii repair,
Delight to linsesr there.
Ihs Hills Of Richmond where the cheek beauty blooms.
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POETRY.

The following beautiful written by traveller in
album at little Inn at Zurich. The writer
but no is decidedly poet:
A SWISS DAY.
IT'S Dawn, lovely dawn 1! and the sky is all white,
And The cattle In vale and hill side lowing,
And the lake lies in vapor hall mornings half night,
And the bTseze through the the blowing;
Ana tho vineyards shaking the dew leaves,
Aud down in the valley the village shiuc
And the doves all rusng their wings the caves
And the Earth and the Heaven cool, lovely, divine
IT'S Morning, rich Morning Tho yegers out,
:. And The rifles ate ringing from valley to hill;
butthe sun rises broad, and the horn aud the shout
SINK down, till we hear but the gush of the l;
Aud tar up the mountain, tho roebucks brown troop
Are seen, with their nostrils spread the wind
winnie the eagle above spreads his wings for n swoop
And the yagers toll on through the forest behind.
'Tis Noon, burning Noon. aud tho village spirc
AND the air ~ aievor, the sunbeam fire.
And the deer, like the hunter and tame
Anu the yageTs by fountain aud pine spread
Where the smoke of their meal cu through the
ana the shepherd is slumbering in chalet and shed,
And the iantng earth longs for the shower breeze.
lis Eve, balmy Eve and above the hush'd world,
Like mothers red cheek DER her ping child
On tho East with her piuion of crimson unfurlcd,
Inc L" ight Is STOPPING, sweet, doVy and mild,
ana Tue planet OF Eve looks mountain and lake,
=, Lake sentincepir just glancng from Heaven.
oh, thus may We life and its trials forsake,
ana the hour OF our parting be calm as this Even
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE-In.
tending to move to the South, offer for sale that
highly valuable farm which reside situated i'm Bed
ford county, on the Forest Ioad Ii miles above Lynch
burg, and II from Liberty.
This truly desirable estate is well worthy the atten.
ton oil capitalists who wish TO engage in farming i'm one
OF the most healthy and delightful sections in upper Viz
ginla having all the benefit of the salubrious brcezes
of the Blue Ridge, and at the time possessing
soil susceptible of the highest of Improvement
This land lies Immediately the main road leading from
Lynchburg to Fancy Farm, Peaks of Otter and Liberty
and is bounded on side by Elk Creek, being in the
vicinity of mills. The tract contains about GOO acres
nearly $50 Of which cleared, and present state
of progressive Improvement at least $50 acres being i'm
clover, to which the land is peculiarly adapted The
improvements consist IN part, of frame yelling house
&c., two barns and threshing machine, new-and an
orchard Of choice fruit This place also offers an eoi-
bic stand for tavern and country store and i'm addi-
ton to the above improvements, has a house
and tavern house, with ice-house and well Of excel
lent water in the yard and extensive stables black
smith and cewright's shop, &c &c.
10 IS useless 70 speak Of the many inducements which
this place holds out to those disposed invest means in
real estate, it is presumed those wishing to purchase
would prefer examining for themselves, which they are
earnestly invited 20 do.his estate is offered at private
sale until the 18th Of October next on which dav If not
previously disposed Of will sell public auction with
all my stock crops hand farming and plantation uten
sils, &c &c. Terms accommodating, and made 10 suit
the convenience Of purchasers.
IL Letters TO the subscriber addressed 20 Iynchburo
or ST James Church, Bedford, promptly attended TO-
FREDERICK a. HARRIS.
May H. 1-wsv
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COMMISSIONERS OFrIcE, }
Hick sfnrd A nr;l % 12or
May 10

VHNiE persons hereinafter named as defendants will
n take notice, That the 22d and 23dtdays of June
next at buckingham Court House. and OH the 29tb and
3Oth days OF june at the house of Wilson Hx al Bent
creek shall proceed TO execute the orders and decrees
made on the 10th day of April 1884 on the 2Ist day
OF April 1881 in suit pending in the Circuit Superior
Court OF Law and Chancery for Buckingham, in which
JGnn Couch and Mary his wife, and Others are COM
painants and Robert Rives John Coleman executor Of
John Harris decd, Tho w Gilmer as executor or adj
mnistraor de JoiS non in any other way or charac-
Ter representing the estate Of Christopher Hudson and
William Walker, and Nathaniel Anderson SEN, decd
and Nathaniel Anderson executor administrator heir
or distbutec OF said Nathaniel Anderson dec d. or as
IN any way representing the estate of the said Nathaniel
Anderson dec q, who was executor Of Thomas Ander-
son dec d, Thomas Pateson and his wife Sarah Price
ferklns, sheriff, and administrator of Saml Winfrey
decd, Price Perkins, in his own right John S Ander,
son and William Anderson, defcndants-at which times
and places, the parties will attend with vouchers &c
J. I. BOCOCK, Conn ia Chan
May ~. d-w1w
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May r.

HHOTSPUR, he Sire Of MazepDa, will stand the en-
n suing season, at ST Lcgcr mir. John Heth y
in the county Of Chesterfield % miles from Petersburg
10 miles from Richmond and miles south Of the Cor
Pits Particulars will be gives hereafter.
Dec. %. l70-tfJ JOHN -. CHRISTIAN.
A MILLER WANTED Wishing TO employ a
IA Miller for the coming scason--one that can come
well recommended for his ability sobrety and attention
10 business may find comfortable situation at the Ma
dison Mills, upon the Rapid River with small ia
miiy would be preferred letter addressed to Elason
4 Son, Orange Courthouse, will be attended TO-
EBENEZER ELIASON s. SON.
May IL. 2--w3vs
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NAV 10.

H4NOR LEASE-The plantation in Chesterfield coun-
~ ty, known Randolphs Quarter There are in
this tract 1900 acres Of Land; 300 of which are low
grounds 300 IN wood and the balance or the paD
10 good heart IL lies on the Appomattox, Is miles
scbcrs are DESTROYS to lease this Land for FIVE years and
will receive proposals until the st of OCTOBER at which
time possession will be given far as necessary 10 sow
crop of wheat Six eight good hands raised on the
place, can be hired at the time fdesired The Land
will be shewn by MIR. William Finney living on the
place, and terms made known by application to either of
the subscribers. Direct to Elk Hip. o., Amelia
III. MEADE,
B. l.. MEADE "uarolans'
May ~. 2-w3w
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ININE CATTLE.--My imported, short-boYn, Dur
n ham Bull PArHiciAE, Of the improved breed three
years old this Spring, will stand at my farm, Beaver
Dam, in Goochland county, at five dollars the season
twenty-five cents to the groom, and dollar per week
for pastGrage and sailing each COW.
Six very good mich cows selected in Augusta county
for solenow with the above BULL Patrcian and viii
be delivered their is over Also seve-
raj sheep for saleproduco Of the stock Of the late Mr.
Meade, Of Frederick county.
CORBIN WARWICK.
Richmond May -. 2-w4wir
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MISCELLANEOUS.

LETTER from - to - at Uashinyton (jt,,
to htstriend IN the City Of Richmond, dated