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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01
June % 1896. [l5--4lal Coach- .YIicr

JACKSON, LOUISA, FOR Satellite subscri-
ID Der, having determined to to the Southwest
oilers for sale the above mentioned well known and va.
luiblc establishment comprising his Tavern. Store.
house, lanyard. Blachsmhs silop, and 800 acres of
Land 1t is ;3G miles ffom R!chmond-bcinr situated
on the main Stage road, leading from Richmond to Lou
isa Courthouse, Orange Courthouse, GorHcnsyillc.
HarIscnburg, Mcchanicsvilie, Lindsay's Store, and
Charlottesville There three dwelling houses t.:n
stories high, belonsn TO this establishment together
with all necessary out houses The lanyard now in
profitable operation, and the neighborho6d supplies an
abundance Of hdes. There is on this Tract sullicicn.
c. Of meadow land TO produce 100000 lbs o! hay an
nnally and market at the place for the whole Of it
The Stages from Richmond to Charlottesville and
Orange Courthouse stop at this place for breakfast and
dinner six times week. The situation is very healthy
and the ncghborhood agreeable: the Land is vel! wa.
tered and is adapted to the growth Of tobacco corn,
wheat and oats. To any person wishing to purchase
such property. the terms will be accommodating. The
above property can be divided to great advantage to suit
a tavern and lanyard establishment
April5. Elll-lat3n'] ELISHA JACKSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01
EMANCIPATION.
TRANSPORTATION.
Condition Of The Descendants efa number Of cmancDntd
siarcs IN Prince Edrard county,
To THE EDITOR OF THE FARMEus' REGIsTEn

EMANCIPATION.
Condition Of The Descendants eta number Of rmancipattd
SiarcS IN Prince Edtrard cOuntY.
To THE EDITOR THE FARMEns' REcsTEn:
Rrhm0nd starch 23d. 1856.
You expressed wish page vol. Ill to obtain in
formation in relation TO Tie history Of the rmancpatrt
people of color in Prince Edward; / presu,nc those
emancipaed by the late Richard Randolph more cspc.
ciaIy.
More than twenty-five years ago think, they were
liberated at which time they numbered about hun.
dred and were settled upon small parcels of and of 10
to 81 10 each family. As long the habits Of in.
dustry, which they had acquired while slaves, lasted,
they continued TO increase in numbers and lived in
degree OF conDrtbut this was lost, and most
OF those who had been many in slavery either died
became old and nirm, and race, raised in idle
aud vice. sprang up; they began not only TO be idle
and vicious, hut to diminish instead Of increasing. and
have continued to diminish in numbers very regularly
every yrarand that, TOO, without cmigraon; ior they
have almost without exception, remained together in the
saline situation as at first placed, to this day
Jdcness, poverty and dissipation, the agents which
continue to diminish their numbers. and TO render them
wrrched in the extreme, well great pest, and
heavy tax upon the neighborhood in which they live
There is liIlle Of industry, and much Dissipation
amongst them. that it impossible that the females can
their families Of childrcn-and the consequence is
that they prostitute themselves, and consequently, have
few chdren-und the operations of time, progacy and
disease, than keep pace with any increase among
thel Whilst they are very great pest and heavy tax
upon the community it is most obvious, they themselves
lbcrty--f indeed their condition deserve that name
JAMES MADISON
Lrt P0pu|nti0n ihrrc.-A lady OF this county was de-
lirered. understand, slor, time since Of Mrcc fine
plump, healthy daughters, at one birth. Tie young ID
dies, we are glad to learn. are all living and expected
do we'll The father Of the babes, is generally the
with those whom Providence besses after this man
ner, sorry TO learn is in extremely INDECENT cir
cumstances Can't Congress give the girls section or
two of the public lands, and put baclsoTs to
pay for il:-HarrisO"Darg buckingham co Register
Some fine cattle ofthe Durham breed one bull and two
heifprs of first rate pedigree, and beautiful appearance
two years old--have arrived at this port in the ship
Maryland, Barrett, from Liverpool: They were i'm
ported from England BY Mr. II. Dalnge field, Of this
pace.-3lcrandria Gazette.
The Globe of Tuesday says " We understand that
MIR. W. G. Smith, of Philadelphia, arrived in This city
yesterday from Caracas, bring ring with him dispatches
from Mr.. Williamson, Charge Afiaires Of the United
States to Venezuela continuing the treaty with that Re-
public, duly ratified.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01

OHANNA-T celebrated oagctle7 "''' ~"
= present season. stand at Broad Rock: IN '"r
Of Chesterfield, about two miles from the low" VI
chester and be let 10 at scveny.iI"e to'-''
season, with one dollar to the groom Season c2n'n,.
on the first day Of February, and viii expire O' ,'bs
first dry ofJuy next. Mares LETT with G@haHna Trc
fed agrecaD!y TO orders and charged accodInTy h,
possible shall I've takent 10 prevent accaT''' -
capcs. bnt will not be liable for either. S"IVa",'
with mares to Gphanna will be boarded free OF c"'
Gentlemen sending for lett with G"Eah%', ~,
send the money their notes for the season. "'E"
taken away. Gohanna having bee" S1".i
advertised think it useless TO say any thing ac'E "a,
blood performances; and the high price ne was o. hi,
last fall at public auction, is evidence suiic'"' -
high standing as getter o.! race-hnTscs >.,.,.1T
April - [ll3-,fI ISllAM fUChEI---
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01
E'HeEiasif0s'y School.

FHNllE School OF the undersigned will re.commrnce
d at The Farm, near Charottrsvi the 2t 6" jay
commencing the 2Oth Ol December.
In this school viii BE- taught the usual rrmc"2?
branches Natural History, Mathematics, the I.1no,
Greek, French, Spanish, and Italian languagrs-!Ir
French BY native Of France. Natural Philosophy. %
which lectures will be delivered and illustrated b. sG'
able apparatus.
The mode OF instruction and text books in Ma,hrma y
and the languages, will be nearly those adopted IN u"
University Of Virginia.
For his qualifications reference is made to the annex
cd testimonials.
An assistant is engaged
Gymnasium and Bath prepared for til" lse .:
the pupils
Terms Of tuition for the session. Elementary b:rnrte
Natnra! History, Ancient languages, and Mathematics
$40; Spanish and Italian, each $40; Natural Philosophy
$l0; French $40 for half session Payments H. !"
advance, and half at the close Of the Session.
JAMES H. DAVIS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01

z ELL TAFERN.-The subscribers beg leave TO in
a - form their country friends and the public general
ly, that they have taken this well known establishment
and will the first day of April, be ready to receive
all those who may be kind enough to honor US will, their
custom. The house has, but short time since zone
through thorough repair in addition to which, we shall
c"atinuc TO make such Improvements as will be neces
snry for the better accommodation Of our custcmers-
We pledge ourselves to use the mos, interchangeable
erons to render visitors comfortable and agreeable
as we mean TO keep none but the best servants. Our
Table shall be supplied with the best of every thing that
can be procured IN market--our Bar with the most
choice lquors-and Stable with good and attentive
Ostlcs, and every variety Of grain and forage that
used at any other similar establishment We have both
served long apprenticeship business; the first hav
ing lived 10 the Eagle Hotel for lie last FIVE six years,
and the latter at the Bell Tavern four years, during the
life of Mrs. keso, and from that time to the present,
has continued in the same business. The public may
assured that no pansor expense the part Of ci
ther, shall be spared give general satisfaction.
JNO. KING,
EDMD. n. ALLEN.
March 90 109-wtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01

SITUATION ANTED.-An elderly Lady; "' s, ne.
S had some experience in The management g! '.:. .
", wishes to obtain situation house krcPr ni,
has recently taught school, which did not Of
her: but should situation offer in heaihY ,u
echool Her terms will be moderate. and size would P'''
fer to reside in a religious family ,, r.,r. by
n B.-The applicant can be seen or he earn '''
app!yipg at Mr. William Mayo's, shocHG fi''' ,,,-u
April Is.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01

WeppAEp & CAHLr. have also on hand several four
horse thgashag machines which they will sell low for
cash Their shop is at Rockets, Immediately opposite
Mr. WIN. Changers grocery store.
April 20 11S-wtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01

Major Gates was recently stricken from the rolls o.
Inc u. s. Army. hy tie President, the reception Of the
proceedings Of the Court of Inquiry appointed! 20 nvcs-
lirate his conduct during attack made b. til" Florida
Indians On the pos. commanded BY him. The following
Order embraces the official proceedings in the
Head QUARTERS THE AEur.}
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01

Mjor L. 5. 1Upl. EnyrS., Engtne,r o; IL roagls
June -. lJ-l'4
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1836-12-09

torday. soyemn -
Mr. Graham presented a petition u
certain citizens Of Orange county "
ing a division Of SAID county, Ioge'
with a bull Ia lay III aud establish a co
y b. sar nam ii jefferson; shIEh
passed Its tirsI reading.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1836-12-09

Snicide-Gabr'ci Ravel, a few nights
since at The Holiday Street Theatre.
gave us new idea in his plan OF com
,n'ss'"g suicide "l.Irou. injurlng the body.
IL certainly requires some reflection in
adopting this method. lie took a look.
ing glass and placed il before him, and
The" after saying his prayers. he aimed
the deadly weapon a. himself in the mir
ror' pulled the trigger, aud was blown to
atoms! N"w, # suicides we're generally
TO adopt this plan, there would be more
Tools lcls in the world than there really
afe' baltimore Ruileiin.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1836-12-09

A Black .aris,ocrm There is a ne.
gro namtd Grurge Washington Jefferson,
(mm"rlsl uames) residing IN most mag.
nIhcen, villa near Brighton. England
HIS income from investments in the ma
iI"nal funds alone, is over 100000 1850.
OO0) per anuum. Besides this he has
2O.OOM. in the Bank of England s,nrk,
aud Is also partner IN an extensive com
Try bank. Jefferson took a cons plcunu.
psFI ~ thu Hay lien revolution nf 1871.
and went To England IN 1904. when
Jaques l. Emperor Of Hsyu, ascended
the throne. H. was then prea, sucker
Tor democracy. and hence assumed the
name he goes by. IL is supposed he
had considerable property when he came
to London. English paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26


AN ACT in amendment of an act to
provide for the repairing ofthe Streets
and Highways in the town Of New
port.
Be it enacted by The General assembly,
end By the authority thereof, 1t is enacted,
That the town of Newport be empower
ed to appoint ten, instead Of three Street
Commissioners, two to be selected from
each of the five wards, in the town; and
one Of them in each ward, to 60 out at
the expiration of each year: Said Com
missicners to appoint a chairman and
secretary: the latter Of whom shall keep
correct record Of all their proceedings
All of said Commissioners present in said
town, to be dolly notified Of every meet
ing; and six Of them personally present,
to be necessary for transacting any bu-
siness; said Commissioners to have pow
er to appoint an agent or agents, to act
under their directions and superinten-
dence.
True copy-witness:
HENRY BOWEN, Ses'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
CHLORIDE CHEMICAL SOAP.

VNlllS soap possesses virtues and properties
Il found in no other, 1t is manufactured by
a Chemist, who received his education in France;
and by washing the face and hand, Herewith ev-,
cry morning, it will make the skin as smooth and
soft silk. 1t will also remove tan, pimpIes and
blemishes; and those who have used it for shaw
ing, give il the preference to all other kinds, ,
1t being made Of Chloride Of Soda, makes il
very disinfec,ing article. IL those who are afflict
ed with offensive breath, would first wet a soit
toothbrush, and then pass it over this soap, and
rub the teeth and gums herewith every morning.
it would not only cure the scuryy in the gums
prevent the teeth from roting, and preserve the
enamel, but would cure the offensive breath.
1t is very superior article for washing and
cleansing sores and wounds, and preparing tho
tiesh to heal. Mothers should not be without The
soap-by washing children Herewith it prevents
sore ears, and many cutaneons disorders
Rufiles and handkerchefs, which have long
lain by and become yellow, by being washed
with this soap will become snow-whte.
Price 25 cts. a cake. For sale at
ii. s. w. A. BARBER'S,
Mar. l01 1853, Thamcs.st.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
WALK ABOUT ZION.

"Walk about Zion, and go round about
her; tell the towers thereof; mark ye well her
bulwarks, consider her Palaces; that ye may
tell it to the generation following" Ps. 4sth,
18th & 13th-By the Rev. John A. Clark,
Rector Of st. Andrews Church, Philadelphia,
(author of the Pastors Testimony Cd edition
revised and enlarged.
Also, a few more copies Of the Pastors,
Testimony, I'd edition, revised and corrected,
by the author, with the addition Of an Intro
ductory Chapter.
Bishop Griswold's Prayers, adapted to va
rious occasions Of Social Worship, for which
provision is not made in the Book of Com
mon Prayer, I'd edition, revised and enlarged.
Pocket Bibles and Testaments, Common
Prayer Books, Churchman's Almanacks.
Childrens Books, Stationary, &c. &c. lust re-.
ceived and for sale by
Charles NJ THleu
April IA. No. 80 l-2 Thaues-st
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
Anthracite Coal.

BROAD MOUNTAIN--(Wh White .Ashes.)
Y>fIE Coal from this region. when mined with
care and selected from the purest veins, is
easily gnited, makes an intense heat, and does
not form incrustations upon the sides Of furnaces
or stoves. 1t makes but few ashes. and is con-
sidered, on account Of its purity, strength, aud
great durability. TO be superior 10 any other
for melting iron or generating steam.
CELEBRATED GATE VELE,-(Red
.dshts)
This variety is taken from one Of the best veins
in what is called the Peach Orchard district, To-
Gated in the vicinity of louisville. 1t is easily g-
nlted. burns pery freely and with great bril-
Hancy, produces heavy ashes, and is superior 10
any other for ParIor Crates, Cooking Stoves.
and other domestic purposes.
sIessrs. GEO. KNowLEs and GEO. BowEN,
are the only persons in Newport authorized by
inc to sell the above kinds Of Coal.
EDWARD HATHAWAY.
Providence, April IA, 1886.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
PATENT
Feather Dressing Machine.

HARRrNGToN s, Co. take pleasure in an
IL nouncing to the inhabitants of the town
and County Of Newport, that they have loca-
ted the above Machine on the wharf in the
rear of MrLroN Halls store, for the purpose
of cleansing, purifying and enlivcning Beds
and feathers, and that said Machine is now in
successful operation.
Certificates of the utility of the above Ma
chine, will appear to the public hereafter
but the best proof is for every one to make
the trial, and then they can give their own
certificates. Apply to M. HALL.
N. B.-The money will be refunded to all
who are not perfectly satisfied with the i'm
provement. All who are desirous of availing
themselves Of this opportunity of having
their beds cleansed, will please forwardI Them
Immediately.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
COAL.
THE sUBscRIBER,

A. THE sUBsCRlBER,
f" "AVING made arrangements with the Agent
n Il Of the Gate Vein Coal Company for one
thousand or more tons Of that valuable article Of
fuel. " ~ pledge himself to furnish the inhabitants
Of this town with their winters stock Of COAL,
deliverable iiom the vessel (f applied for before
the goth Of June next,) 10 be delivered from the
first Of July to the first OF October ensung-any
quantity. from one ton upwards, on the following
favorable terms, which shall be at the lowest
price the above Coal is sold for this season, by
the 1000 tons at the place Of shipment IN Phila-
pha, adding thereto the freight and insurance, to-
gether with "a per cent commission ON the above
charges for my services. The Coal will also Be
subject, if carted by my teams, To lax for cart
ing and weighing Of 2s per ton, aid 10 cents
Wharfage.
Also, Coal broken and screened from the yard
at all seasons Of the year, at the lowest possible
prices. also would take this opportunity TO
tender 20 the public my thanks, for the liberal
patronage heretofore received, and solicit con-
tinuance Of their custom.
april IA GEORGE KNOWLES.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
FAMILY GROCERIES,

Just received and for sale at low prices, by
Wholesale or Retail,
~ z boxes brown soap,
" % do Havana Sugar,
IL kegs gineer,
boxes whne Havana Sugar,
~ bbls Loaf do.
95 bUls Rire,
chests Tyson Tea,
10 do Pow chone,
do HysOn Skn,
90 do souchonr,
= Do G"nGowder, -
50 Box Raj ins,
81 half do
1900 lbs Cluster ka ins.
IS Quarter T.. sks Pon Vine,
2casks superior Nulinegs,
50 Mats Cassia,
baskets ~ eidseek Champagne,
10 duz ClaTet,
2casks " ins Vinegar,
10 boxes Citron,
5ca.ks Cheese,
40 boxes H. RING,
II sacks Salt,
30 boxes superior Plug tobacco,
- bbls Domestic Gin,
10 boxes scented Soap,
80 do Oranges and Lemons,
| 500 lbs SOL shell Almonds,
Hampers Mochn Coffee,
| 7Iasks "siciy" Madeira Wine,
10 TASKS Madeira do.
| 30 doZ Lemon syrup,
40 doz Br0oms,
I5O drums Figs a, from to cts per lb.
10 dozen Mats.
| 3 Casks LondOn Porter,
20 VI. Spankh Seaars,
S cases English Mustard, -,
S,no ed Salmon. kers, Pilot Bread, CoTks ior'
Ia IDS snuff and Tobac, -. CIOIx hum, Hans SmOk
ed Beef, CASTLE Soap. Mace StaIch green and White
Patent Candles, en jons, Almonds Cnrrants Cilron
Madeira Nuts, Fiitrns, Smoked tongues, Cayenne
JAMES K. NEWTON n Go.
| April IA. No. $50 Thames street.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
Nathaniel Sweet,

Nathaniel sweet,
Cheapside, Thames street, Newport,
rs now opening his real good and cheap
L goods, and hopes his old customers and
the public will give him e call, and he, will
take much pleasure in showing his good bar
gains to such as will favour him. These
goods were bought cheap Of the best Judges
at auction, and will be sold cheap-they are
new style, new and handsome patterns, that
cannot fail to please the eye. He can sell
Lady good dimity for only IL l-2 cents yard,
good chintz for curtains, spreads, and COM
!orters for only l.2; good handsome chintz
Calicos for dresses for 12 70 cents per yard
to l6 cents; elegant French prints from 25 to
AZ cents; beautiful French prints from 2s6 to
$50; Russia diapers at tho old price; srpe-
rior lot of elegant new style plaid vestings
as he ever had to offer; SlIAWLS-merino,
raw silk, Valencia, cotton, silk and barage,
from l2 l-2 cents each to $3.50; very great
assortment of HOSE; cotton from 10 cents
the pair to Is cents; worsted, lambs wool,
thread and silk hose, cheap; broad cloths,
cassmeres, sattnetts, drill fustian, and mole
skin; handsome stripes for young mems pan
taloons; cravats, stocks, hdkfs, &c; several
hundred linen ladies' pocket hdkfs, very cheap;
real linen for only 20 to 25 cents each. and
from that to one dollar, handsome border; hem
stick and plain lavender, venetian and satin
stripes; beautiful wrought calicos, a beautiful
assortment of table covers, of different col.
ors; elegant plaid lustrings, black and colored
do gro de Swiss, gro de nap, gro de Berlin,
sinshaw, sarsnett. &c; pongee silks, evantine,
Rhine, Swiss, and Marcelnc silks, plaid, black
and white blanket shawls, cheap; puff curls
cotton, linen, birds eye diaper, elegant ging-
hams; Cottons-New Market, Waltham, AL
len and New York Mills; beautiful bed
spreads, Todd's Lectures to children, Win
chell's arrangement of Watts with both sup
plemcnts; domestic raw silk, horseskin, buck
skin, beaver and silk gloves.
FLOOR CARPETINGS and handsome
RUGS-STRAW BONNETS, of different
kinds; few cheap boys caps, for only 81
each; with many other articles not mentioned,
and will be sold very low Notwithstanding ali
the talk about goods rising.
Newport, April 9TH, 1896.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
HERALD OF THE TIMES.

Methodist, and the plain dress and Ian
guoge Of the Friends. | will tell thee,
friend, thee strongly reminds me Of my
brown horse. once employed an hon
est lrishman to labor for me. | sent
Patrick out in the morning to catch my
brown horse. Now the brown horse ran
in pasture, in the middle of which was
n large square pond. Patrick was gone
a long time, and at length returned with
the beast, after having chased him sew
eral times round the pond. "Well, Pat
rick" said !, con which side of the pond
did you find the horseY' "Troth"
said Patrick, "and found him on all
sides"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26
A NEW LINE OF PACKETS,

A NEW LINE OF PACKETS,
FOR NEW YORK, NEWPORT, AND PROVIDENCE
VI'HE subscribers have formed new line OF
Il Packets to run between N. York, New
port, and Providence, to be denominated and
called the Merchants Line.
his line is composed of the three follow
ing splendid fast sailing copper fastened
packet sloops, the ecumseh, Capt. William
Vars, Camilla, Capt. John Vars, and the Ea.
gle, Capt John Heath. One of said packets
will leave Newport for New York, Saturday,
the llth inst and one will leave New York
Saturday, the 18th inst. for Newport and
Providence; they will continue to sail, leav-
ing Newport and New York alternately every
Saturday, Nntl further notice.
For freight or passage apply to the masters
on board or to their agent, George Knowles,
OH Vars wharf. WM..VARs,
JOHN VARS,
.., JOHN HEATH.
Newport july ., 1885. If
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-26

WILLIAM DROWNELL Tin Plate g.
w Sheet Iron Uorker; would respectful
ly inform his friends and the public, that he
has taken the store Que door North of Market
square, where at all times may be found an
assortment of plain and Japan ware, tin and
sheet iron ware made to order at the shortest
notice. O. Mending particularly attended
to. Also, on hand coal stoves clay and soap
stone furnaces, lead pipe of all sizes. is.
Newport, April 23d, 1885.