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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23
To THE CITIZENS or cH4RLOTrE.
&TASHlN GTON MONUMENT -Th.. niten

Wv OF the citizens of Charlotte respectfully called
TO Monument to be erected at the of the General
government, IN honor OF the memory OF the usrous
and venerated Father Of his country, General George
Wasngton first in war, first in peace, and first in
the hearts OF his countrymcn."
The Society formed for superinte ndiny the erection of
this stupendous fabric ut the head OF which is James
Mudiscn Ex President of the T. s. feel confident that
the facilities being offered aud made each
citizen o the United States will feel pleasure well
pride, IN voluntarily contributing the such
Monument ms may do credit The nation-and offer
hs or her name 10 be recorded therein for the nspec
ton of the present well future us pro-
motors OF. aud contributors to this great work. fi
M. J. Williams, having accepted the appointment as
collector for this county ready receive the SUM- il
large small and the name OF each Individual con-
troutlng, and fnnsmt them to the proper
The citizens OF Charlotte without are there
lore solicited, most respectfully, to avail themselves of
the privilege becoming patrons design so grand
and patriotic as being free will Offering, of great free
ana independent People, TO the memory of beloved
February To- ol-wo,v
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Dec. 10.

D UNAWAY.-Was committed to the Jail of MIR.
~ gan county, in the State Of Virginia. Negro slave
who calls himself Basil, and says he had belonged TO
Mr. George Lane, who sold him TO William Stewart
from whom he escaped some time past Said negro was
committed to the Jail of this county the q st day of
October, 1885, he is about feet I2 inches in heiSt
the LETT jaw swollen, quite black and strongly formed
had very old drab round and panlaoons and
an old hat The said negro says he about az wears of
age lie tells different tales about his escape saws he has
awiie near Annapolis, Maryland living with MI George
Wilson The owner is requested to come and claim said
negro according to law. VIM. THOMPSON
req 10. lVO-wOwE yaiIOr III c.
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a OPENING OF THE RAIL ROAD-The cars of
W the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
Road Company, will commence the transportation of
passengers and property Monday, the 18th inst be.
tween Richmond and the Steam Mill near the South
Anna River The following will be the hours of arrival
and departure, daily, until further notice
Leave Richmond at o'clock a. NJ
Returning, leave the Steam Mill at o'clock p VI
The passage in each direction is expected 10 be made
in an hour and quarter.
Tickets may be had at the Office in The Depot--price
one dollar and quarter.
In order TO crafty such persons may wish TO make
excursions IL has been determined that during the first
month tickets for that purpose will ene passengers
holding them to seat in The first returning train after
the one for which they given.
TO TRAVELLERS
connection has been formed with T.. Porter g. Co.'S
line OF Stages and Steamboats, by which travellers be-
tween Washington city aud Richmond will be trans
ported in the most expeditions manner the state of the
weather will admit.
Due notice VIII be given Of the come xion OF a naht
line, running at the hours with the Northern and
Southern Mail, which is soon expected to be made
Notice will also be given of connection with X. NJ
Weir a. Co.'S line Of Stages to Louisa Courthouse and
Charlottesville, for which arrangements now in pro-
gress
Way passengers will be taken in at the crossings Of
the public roads and there only and in that case sig
nal must be given for stopping while the Engine al
distance Of 200 yards
CHAs. 0. SANFORD.
dgt Transportation.
February 10. 0ttr
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Gb 6hn REWARD.-Ran away from me, during
W wv the early part of the year, Ben Mosr.
LEY stout nulatto, aged about 35 years What par
ncuarly designates him, is the prominence of his fea-
lures, having nose much Of the Roman cast IL is
probable that he has reached of the free States
there passing as free man though may be- that he
is still lurking about at great distance Having long
acted as boatman, he may be somewhere on James
river The above reward will be given for his delivery
TO myself, residing in the upper end of Chesterfield or
for his confinement in any Jail, that can obtain
possession of him. ANNE H. MOODY
Chesterfield, Oct q. 50-ytf
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Nov. 81.

NEW BALTIMORE ACADEMY Semina-
~ ry, which is located in very healthy neghbor-
ton, will be open for the reception of students on the
18th January, 1886, under the of Elder John Og
we and such assistants may be found necessary FL
der Ogilvie stands deservedly high for capaby and in
dusty IN his vocaon well for great attention to the
morality OF youths entrusted to his care-The branches
taught in this institution, reading, writing, arthme-
TIC, geography grammar, of the globes compositions
mathematics, algebra, history, and the Latin guage-
Inc terms OF tuition for the Latin $780, for the high
er English branches, $50; and for the lower, $40 Der
annum-BoaId in the neighborhood $50 for the scho-
lastic from the 18th of December to the
10Th OF January and the entire month of August-App-
cation may be made TO either of the undersigned rus
tees, or to the principal OF the Academy.
VIM. HUNTON,
CHARLES HUNTON,
PHI A. KLIPSTlNE,
JNO. BROWN, Trustees
TIL. r.. HAMPTON,
JOHN WHITE,
THOMAS FOSTER,
Dec ~. G3-Wl2t
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Hice Presidents.

The Bank presses OF city cry out in holy horror
at the warm and decided language of democracy of
the interior upon The passage ot the bank BILL aud profess
astonsment that immense majority of the prpl. of
pennsylvania are not disposed 10 submit silence the
treason which has been practised them! They call
on the grand jures for protection and denounce ali who
are not passive, as madinen, If not something still more
dangerous.
Without discussing tile proprety or the impro.
prey OF the words used by the betrayed democracy of
the State, or entering at present cosde ration of
the course proportion them pursue under
ces OF the casc they have the power right them.
selves al any moment may ut least express our as
constituent ut the sieve-like nature of why memories
DO not the friends of the bank remember their o words
and deeds during the panic times /? The language of
tie Bedford Gazette, OF which they now complain is
mid and doveke in comparison with their own at the
time referred To. There is likewise this striking differ
ehce Bankism, though in meagre mir orty, sought
TO violate the very principles which our institutions
are based by stirring up rebellion against the majority
OF the nation Tie anbank party OF PenBsy lvania are
an immense majority, with the game IL they choose 10
play IT, In their own hands But OF that hereafter. Our
purpose now 49, to show the orgetfuness of our Wing
coiemporaries who complain bitterly of the voice
from the interior
IL we are not much mistaken, years have scarce.
yelapsed since the Wing leaders, hessrs Binney and
Webster, preached revolutions from tavern steps ON the
sabbath AT the same time military associations were
formed with the avowed purpose of marching Wash
ngton TO compel rechaer of the Bank at the point of
the bayone The aid of Bruus oked to destroy
the man who had the courage carry into effect the
will OF the people. Mobs raised, who assaulted
Beardsley, Gorham, Parks and other members OF Con-
gress for obeying the will of their constituents The
young Wigs repeatedly called on to rise and strike
blow for liberty. 1t openly foretold that the time
Mt hand when pistols should flash tiaogers glenn,
and blood flow in the our populous cities and
by the exerons Of bankism the prophecy was fulfilled
even 10 death Indeed, might I'LL pages with
similar "reminiscences of character equally arocous
and il the Bank papers of the city will refer to their
columns OF that day. especially the Commercial Herald
they Will lind precedens enough for any violence oftons
winch now jars the nerves of "good society Psnnsyt
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VHNHE Ware house OF the undersigned having been
IA consumed IN the great confagration which occur
red the night of the 10th December they n, ye r
moved their stock of Dry Goods (Which was preservrd)
70 the Store No. 237 Pearl Street. little above Maiden
Lane.
They will be constantly receiving Fresh Goods as
they arrive in port and tender friends i'm VIRGINIA
the usual iecillties offered them their new location
WRIGHT, WINSTON Il STEBBINS
New York, Jan. I'd, 1886. 75-od,
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TEVHE CELEBRATED GETTER OF RACERS
IA ECLlPSE-This distinguished Stallion who now
looks and feels like four year Old will stand this season
(lS36) at my Edwards in the county of Dinwddie
Immediately the old stage road from PETERSBURG ~
"arrenton, A. g., - miles south of Petersburg and IL
north OF Brunswick Courthouse He is now u his stand
ready to serve mares at 3 90 the season payable nj m
expiration the 18th July next and $3.50 to insure
mare 70 De IN ioai, payable as she is known to
be IN foal or parted with Servants sent with mares
boarded gratis, and mares fed without limit at % cents
day-Very fine and extensive pasturage with the
creates to prevent accidents or escapes bu no lin
biy for any that may happen. Eclipse and his ret are
too well known from their characters and performances
to say
STAR, whose colts just coming on the turf having
none more than four years DID, only six of which have
been trane5 and five of them Ia We been winners from,
one TO four mile heats-his colts large strong and
handsome, some OF them have been sold very hip-hc
will stand THIS season 1880 at my son Georges in the
county OF Chesterfield, about twenty miles from Rich
mond and Petersburg within mile Of Moody tavern
and IS now at his stable ready serve mares at 500 The
season. payable at its expiralon the 18th July next
and 800 the insurance, payable soon as the mare II
known to be in foa parted with, dollar cash 10 the
groom. Servants sent with mares, boarded ,yithou,
charge, and mares fed desired % cents per day
Very excellent and extensive pssurage well enclosed
with fine watr-The greatest taken 10 prevent nc
cidenis or escapes, bat liability for either Sfor's
CHARACTER Dlood and performances, well the per-
tormances OF his colts, fully mentioned in Skin.
ners Turf Register to render Il unnecessary for more
to be said. w. r. JOHNsoN
MONSIEUR TONsoN will stand this season (ls9e,
at my stable, at Halifax Court House. Va and Is now
AZ ms stand ~ fuse order and condition, ready for Mares
other particulars, see hnndbiIls. &c. w w. HURT.
Halifax Court House. Va
February - 00-sm
a lash FOR 200 NEGROES We will Give the
- highest market price, in cash, Tor two hundred like.
~ Negroes, from ~ 20 - years Of age Every person
who iniends 70 sell, will do we'll to give Us cali near
Seabrook warehouse, where prepared to keep
mem SAFE ana comiorta1ie whether for sale other
wise THOS. M'CARGO q co.
Zee. 81. lift
YENHE fine end thorough bred horse MINOR from Viz
n gina viii make his first in the vicinity Of
mnicdgevie Georges, this Spring 1896. Further par
ticulars hcreaiicr.
Jannary %. sl-0aoa.,
8hc Georgia Jonfns j. requested The above fsiee
.crt ~ lllL waeL- and -aa L..LL a-eonn. a an. m ~ 49,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

INDEMNITY AGAINST Loss BY FIRE---1be
n undersigned having been appointed Agents Of the
Horyord TIRE Insurance Company, Of Hrord Connec.
ncu{, prepared 10 make permanent or limited
insurance against loss damage by fire. on property
nj every description, in town and country on terms s
favorable to the assured as any similar institution
This Company have been in operation fer more than
toeniy years, and during that period have paid oil their
losses without subectng tie insured IN any instance TO
resort TO a Court Of Justice.
HUBBARD g. GARDNER, aoenis
Richmond Feb g. 1896 s5-l0t
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The London Herald said /:


" That President Jackson exactly the
oil the Autocat Nicholas but disposed
language Of quiet determination viii tho
md councils OF the Citizen King saving
French ohor IN some other Khan by refusing
Lejts - 80 -'N"N''
And again
peace but by what
nen wrgge OF the which IL had
try" ~ N"''
The question of the Herald is solved-and the device
OF the King was by elaborate IL could do no
absolute harm perhaps TO speak freely and fully upon the
conduct OF France, but feel disposition to do so
indeed might more properly perhaps come from others
than from party the affair But discussed or moi
discussed the can be understood in one way ONLY
The caEicatnrsts have seized upon it, and probably
they are the hest historians The last which appeared
treats OF the mediation in the left of the piece are two
hgures one light GRACEFUL with uncovered head address,
es the other General, here King lillian the Fourth
come to settle the difference between YOU and Iouis
Philippe! Talk TO them like book !" The person adj
dressed ta very erect in speclacles broad white
hat, with back towards William yields him reluctant
hand, exclaimng +" Oh il, Martin. we can settl.
out affairs without Foreign Intervention But if YOU
say so, why Ill speak 10 him. How are YOU old bow ,
III tell you what, let Louis Philippe pay the money
and then If he wants to fight, I'll meet him with
pistols rifle or broad sword and ask no favor Will
liam in his royal robes, fat, smiling and peace-maker
gasPs the reluctant ungracious PALM pressing the
hand oil parsonage at his left, exhorts him "Come
Louis Philippe, give him your fist II is very friendly
towards you and apologies in the handsomest manner
This parsonage is IN The uniform of a French Marshal
anc his tall form crouches, and the expression of his
handsome features Qhe likeness is very goodl aids his
am perfectly satisfied Here is de money But mon
ami Billy, shall you get him allow me per cent fer
de cash payment History will tell the story rnncb in
the same way."-N Y Times.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

Aher the adoption of the resolutions the meeting was
addressed 10y Stuiuel iced, Joseph NJ. Doran, Isaac
a. Stevens, aud other gentlemen; aud The notori-
Gus speech OF r Burden the floor fihe Senate
which he denounces the democrats of Southwark
gabonds and boys incapable of judging between rghan
wrong was read and received with hearty roans
and ordered to be publicly burnt Thursday evening
next at o'clock, at the vacant lot of Sixth and
Caharine Streets the spot which in the election can
vass OF 1884, he told his famous -huscocy Daek StCrg
culled from his tavorite author, Joe Miller
On motion, II was Rssoioed, That the paper money
system is injurious 10 the country, and destructive
interests OF the working classes of the community and
that the proceedings Of this meeting be sent to +.
Harper, to be laid by him before the Senate to John
Thompson, (P) to be laid by him before the Houst OF
Representatives, and also to the Col reb
who could not be brbed by the Bank OF The u. States
and that they be published in ali Democratic papers
OF this Commonwealth, and in that sentinel OF liberty
the Globe newspaper OF Washington City.
HENRY MANDERFiELD, President
JosEPu DIAMOND,
BENJAMIN MARriS,
PETER BINDER, =.
JOSEPH CRAYcRofr, 'ee 'es'"e"is'
HUoH O'DoSNHLL
ASDw. NEBiNoER,
JouS w. RYAN,
WIN. kNowLEs, Secretaries
Jos. S. DoucHERrY,>
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

The London papers, very generally, speak in terms of
decided appreciation OF the Presidents Message Of the
9th OF December. Bells Life" says of it
Never was there more pacific nor more dgnifed
exposition Apology is positively declined, but it is
shown not to be required, and the French Government
is much proved to be in a false position in demand.
ing the apology, as it in deserving the censure of
the President -" like, said the farmer who did
not understand Latin, but who would nevertheless
attend the discussions of learned body at the IJnivers
~; 81 like to hear them talk and can always tell who
is in the wrong by observing who first gets into pas
SION upon TINS sensible rule ofJudgment, the French
Government must be condemned, and the American
President absolyed His moderation would be guaran
tee OF ms consciousness of right if own knowledge
OF The circumstances of the dispute did put the mat
ter beyond all doubt"
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Piano Ferries.

ND OBERT NUNNS, CLARK 81 CO.'S PIANOS
Ma with Metallic Brace and Plate Grand Action lono
sounding board, upper Dampers and two Pedals-1he
subscriber is constantly receiving supplies from the
above makers the superior quality of whose Instr ns
IN all respects duly acknowledged by daily
demand Tor them throughout the United States and the
Canadas, and as they offered in Richmond ut the
same price the makers charge in New York adding on
y freight aud insurance. the subscriber hopes to receive
the above establishment by the citizens of Richmond
and of the State in general.
10 those not already acquainted with these Instru
ments, IT may not be superiuous say that they are
made with particular regard to keeping tune Gan OBJ
cct so desirable especially when distant cities or
where tuners are seldom to be With havin not on
y the Metallic Plate but also the Brace the most essen
al OF all metallic applications in the Square Piano Forte
This brace is not applied by any makers except NUNS
Clark * Co.
GRAND ACTION.
The Grand Action applied in these instruments is
OF simple construction, at the time effective
IN It's operation, being to the touch, producing
powerful or soft tone at the will of the performer and
will remain in perfect good order for many years The
hampers are made on an improved plan, having four
times the quantity of cloth, and otherwise varying from
The ordinary dampers which causes them operate bet
ter Will last much longer, and liable stick or
make jngling nose often the with those Of the
ordinary construction.
0'A guarantee in writing entities the purchaser to
return or exchange his instrument any time within one
year, should 1t prove defective. IN
All new Pianos sold to remain in this city, will be
kept in tune one year without charge.
No charge is made for packing, or packing case.
Pianos tuned, repaired and taken in exchange
p. III. TAYLOR,
~. n. ID. L. D.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

ENhf full brother Of Monsieur Tonson, will stand
the ensuing season 1850 in the vicinity of Hall,
lax North Carolina, at fifty dollars the season and So
twenty-five dollars 10 insure From his rreat s,s s,n.
nor bone and finish his Citizen and Nlede hia =;
believed that no stallion is better adapted 70 the Archy
and doube-Archy Mares (Which abound in HaI;i. and
Northampton both form Liood than ~
Henry, For his Memoir and Engraving, (an Ennrayior
which by does justice to the horse i s,,. ,hs
March No, 1885, OF the American Turf Res;ser M
VIII be under the control of MIR. Il. s Wooding
BALE PEYToN
"A NVii, by Monsieur Tonson--dan, lsabella--wil
VA stand The ensuing season (lo36) at Halifax Court
House, va, nj thirty dollars the season. aud five
dollars To insure His performances are too we known
IN Virginia to require comment, That he was race
horse of the first class, all distances was i'm
his coniesis with iriie, ,irtoc iuckie john Jessun
Hansap, &cs &c. His sire upriyalled as a race,
Morse ana ms dnns were runners Ia the latest genera.
uons. lie has grown and spread very much and is i'm
torn most striking likeness of the Godophin Arabian
AS 10 ms pedigree, 1t is without blrmish, and will be
g gwen wsn ms m due time lie will be
uhaer the direction OF Mr.. Robert S. Wooding.
January IA. [7s-lstl BALE PEYTON..
THVO THE MERCHANTS OF VIRGINIA-1'6e
m subscriber having been amongst the in be
great conhagraton OF the 10Th aud I7th of December
ana lost his entire stock of goods begs to inform
his customers and purchasers generally that no has made
immediate preparations TO up fresh supply andno
has the pleasure OF acquanng them that he is daily re-
ceving from his mandatory the various articles in bs
ne embracing first rate assortment viz Stocks Shirts
Shrt Collars, BoSoms SusPenders &c. aud earnestly so.
icts continuance of their favors at H. Cedar rect
lie would here remark to those merchants with whom
he has not had the pleasure of dealing, that for many
years he has paid particular attention to the nunacory
OF such goods IN his line, well calculated for IN.
Southern and Western trade and feels confidence in a.
surng purchasers that he will be enabled supply them
on such terms as will give entire satisfaction.
In addition to his loss i'm the destruction If bs
property he had the misfortune lose all his Books and
Papers and consequently has rely upon those who are
TO nm to furnish statements Of their accounts
and such us can make it convenient To pay i'm short
time, will confer particular obligation.
WARREN CARTER
Manufacturer of Stocks Shirt Collar, A.
10, Cedar street, late 100 Pearl
New York, 25th January 1886 S59n, "''
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January 10.

GCOTTS PATENT IMPROVED ASBESTOS
~ FIRE PROOF IRON CHESTS-We were pres
sent when Mr. John Scott of Philadelphia burnt one Of
ms Patent dsbestos iron Chests in this city, the 18th
inst, containing Bank Notes, Books, and Papers and
have no hesitation in expressing entire confidence in
their ability to resist the most intense heat to pre-
serve from fire whatever is contained in them. The
Chest, which is the office of Mr. John O. Law.
was exposed to the most scrutiny and remained
for length of time in the flames after it had become rcd
hot The Papers Bank Notes, and other contents were
all taken out unnured by fire. and but partially stained
by the sweating OF the interior of the Chest
We consider the test (nade with cord of dry pine
wood and shavings equal if greater than the ord-
nary exposure to which they would be subjected in the
burning of buildings
A. PLEAsANrs, IT,, SAML s. SAUNDERS
H. w. & J. !. Fay, A. PARrRIpcE
NATHL. DUNLOP, JHo H. EUsrAcn
J. McKmDoE, HENRy CI.nE
VIM SISToS, Teller U. S. Bank,
JNO. o. LAY,
Agent for The Patentee and Manutiuctarer
NOV. u 59-w3m
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III N CHANCERY-VIRGISIA.- Circuit Superior
III Court Of Law aud Chancery continued and held for
the town OF Lynchburg at the courthouse in the said
town, on Monday evening the 2ytl day of July lS:,
sitting Court of Chancery: '
-, Armstead Barkesdae, surviving Executor of Thomas
Thweatt, decd, Plaintiff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23

I'm -VIReISIA-ln Chesterfield Coun-
n ~ Court February Stb 1886:
James III. Cox, administrator dc JOais non with the will
annex ed Of John Wilkinson DECEASED and adminstra-
tor of Margaret Wilkinson deceased, PG
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Elizabeth Wilkinson, Thomas Cole and Martha his
wife, and others, Defendants
The defendants Thomas Cole and Martha his wife not
having catered their appearance and given security
cording the Of assembly and the rules Of This
Court and 1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court
that they not inhabitants of this Common wealth lis
Ordcred That the said defendants appear here on the
second Monday in April next and answer the plaintiff
bill and that copy Of this order be forthwith inserted
in newspaper printed in the city of Richmond Tor
two months successfully and another copy posted at the
front door Of the Courthouse Of this county
a Copy-Tesie, LAWSON NUNNALLY, DC.
Feb. 10. yl--wSw