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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

N OTlCE TO FARMERS.-We shall receive no
more Wheat this season, after the twentieth day
oil me present month"; (iarch) Those who have Wheat
to deliver, requested send IL in before that day.
p J. CHEVALLIE 81 Go.
Ga!lego Mills, March I. y7-,2OM
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

Nv M: ). HANSELL, No. %, Market ST., south side
Wv above Front ST. Philadelphia Informs merchants
visiting The North, and others, that he has in store
large and general assortment of saddlery consisting of
saddles OF every description bride leather martngaes
saddle-bags trunks. collars, whips, &c. &c. which will
be disposed OF upon satisfactory terms Orders forward
ed by mail as above, will meet with punctua attention.
req D. S7-oawGw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

A RKANsAS lands will purchase Military Pa
"A ientsi of londs In the Territory Of Arkansaa
Jan.p f75-l2I GRO T. SAMPSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

ANILLiAM +. RICHIE, (latc of Richmond. ya)
Wv Attorney and Counsellor Law. Vcksburg
!siIss pp) will practise Law in The counties of Hnds
Madison, fazoo, Washington, Warren, the Parish Of
Sarroi', IN 'ouisiana-and in the Supreme Federal and
Chancery Courts ut Jackson Feb % IF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03
BY The Governor Of the Commonwealth of Yirginia
A PROCLAMATION

XWJHEREAS, JOHN II. POYTHRESS. who was
Wv confined in the Jail of Prince George county
charged with larceny and murders has made his escape
thereirom and is going at arge:- Now the refore
], Ltleton Waller Tazewell, Governor of the said
Csommonwcal,h have thought proper to offer reward
oil One Hundred Dollars to person persons who
the jail of Prince George county-And do moreover
require all officers, both civil and military and request
the good people of this Commonwealth TO use their best
exerons to apprehend and secure the said fugitive in
order that he may be dealt with according TO law.
Given under my hand as Governor, and under
lSEAL1 the lesser seal the Commonwealth at Rich.
mond, this 9th day of February, 1896
LITTLETON w TAZEWEII
Poythress is about feet inches high very fair
complexion small features has scar on his iefl cheek
sharp face, blue eyes and dark hair"
February H. 02-w4w
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SHIP BISCUIT.
Navy CoaalssIosrRs' orr,cr,


ppo,oe February Is, 1896
BDhofOSALS, sealed and endorsed "a Proposals IN
u furnish Ship Biscuit will be received at this Of.
nee until o'clock r. NJ Of the 10Th day of March next
Tor furnishing and delivering at the Navy Yard ospor
kg'na any quantity of ship biscuit to be wholly
from hne hour OF the manufacture OF the year 1886 or the
year 1885, that may be required during the year 1886 Al
That Navy Yard, for the of the Navy
he said ship biscuit must be fully equal to The quality
ana must correspond in size the sample now lodged IN
Tue SAID Navy Yard by the Commissioners of the NAVY
ana oe subject to such inspection they may direct
must oe IN al respects satisfactory them or the Com
manaant oitne Navy Yard and must be packed and de-
nvered IN good substantial and bright flour barrels with
double inning hoops at each head, for which no charae
to the United States - "a s'
On application to the Commandant of the NAVY Yard
al cosport Virginia at this Office printed forms of
onsrs 70 furnish the ship biscuit and samples of the bis.
cu', VIII Dc furnished Should any other form be used
the bidder VIII be considered bound by the stpuatops
and conditions Of the printed FORMS couformably 10
which the contract and bond will be drawn uo
Ten per centum will be withheld from the amount Of
All payments on account of the contract be made as
coaa'era security in addition 10 the bond to be given 10
secure It's performance, not in any be paid until
Feb. %. az ,,o1,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

q NOTION YAitN.-A constant supply OF the Rich
" mond Manufacturing Company Cotton Yarn all
Numbers for sale at factory prices BY
DUNLOP, WONCURE s. co.
req ~ GO-6t
TEVIE Warehouse Of The undersigned having been
~ consumed in the great conHagfation which occur
red The night Of the 10Th December they have re.
moved their stock of Dry Goods (Which was preserved
to the Store, No 237, Pearl Street. little above Maiden
Lane.
They will be constantly receiving Fresh Goods as
they arrive 10 port and tender their friends in Virginia
the usual facilities offered them az their new ocation
WRIGHT, WINSTON q STEBBINs
New York, Jan. "a, 1896 7B-9ft
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WIN. l.. WHITE,
JAS. e. DICKERSON.
o. 2awdvv



fNOltCE--fhc subscriber wishes 10 hire for the ba-
y lance Of the year. first rate man Cook who can
come well recommended, and for such liberal price
viii be given. JOHN VOWLES
EogIe Hotel, Charlottesville Ya.
Feb. -. Off
EAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA COMPANY.
80 At meeting Of the President and Directors Of the
James Ryes and Kanawho Company held in the CITY
Of Richmond, on Saturday the 18th day Of Dec 1896:
ResoiUed, That the Stockholders Of The James River
and kanawha Company, other than the State, be- and
they arc hereby required to pay into the Bank Of Vir-
gnia one Of ils branches, The Of FivE DoLLAns
on each share Of Stock held by them in said Company
or before the 25th day Of February next
By Orier Of he President and 6;reetors.
w. - CHlTTENDEN SccretayV
N B--Jhe instruments that have been called for lin
GLIDING The abovc) IS follows.
lst instamen 81 per share, paid at the time Of sub
scribng.
"a instalment 81 per share due 3Oth June, 1885
9TH do. s. DO. do. 25th Feb, 1886.
Jan. = 72-wf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

MONSIEUR TONSON will stand this season ms sos,
al my stable, ut Halifax Court House, Va and is now
at his stand in fine order and condition. ready for
other particulars, see handbills, DC. w. w. HURT
February 49, eoOam' u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

ANM. M. HARRIS, CoNMissiuS MERCHANT, R;eh-
w mond, pirgiaia, with view to facilitate sales
has taken the house Main street, recently occupied
by Martin Hons, between Lancaster DENLY q Go Is
Auction Store and the Old Markedly this arrange
ment, IN connexion with his house on the Dock he
hopes the better 10 his present friends and all
others who may be disposed toencouTage him.
The receiving and forwarding business will be yayeu
iarfy attended to- am authorized by Lancaster Dem
by 81 Co and John Hollns to ask a Continuance of the
business in this department from their friends Having
purchased the Stock Of Groceries of Mr. John Holns
other house in the city.
Feb a. S6-eoot
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HAROIINIAN viii stand the present season. which
~ will terminate the 18th July pext az nv stable

6tAROLINIAN win stand the present season. which
~ VIII terminate the 18th July next, az INV stable
Spring Grove Hanover county, Va, $a5 the season.
winch may BE- discharged by the pay nent of $50 IL paid
wthin the season, $50 10 insure be in foal-
parting With the mare will forfeit the insurance money
AND VI to the groom in every better pre-
pared than have been take good care of mares
that may be sent to the horse, fed with two gallons
OF gram per day at % cts charge for servants that
may be sent with the Every care will be taken
to prevent accidents and escapes, but NO responsibility
for any that may happen.
Saroiinan Is SO well known, together with his rich pe-
d'gree, that deem it unnecessary say more than TO
state no horse could be in better health aud spirits than
he Is Al tins time; better constitution, surcr nd bet
Ter toal-gcier, never saw.
Ills last get OF colts in this of country will 10
Three years old this spring. and will be exhibited ON the
Turf. shall without accident, run four of then,
mysei as have each of them in several stakes ran
one OF them late last fall half mile repeat (Which is
he usual distance for that age,) Major Doswells
course against very iavore Johanna colt of Captain
WIN. Willlansons, for $500 side, which race won
WIN great case never trained colt of his age that
was as fast the others that trained very promising
w. l.. WHITE
warren L. y7-2awdw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03
Feb. II.

VHNERRoR, the full brother TO Eclipse Lightfoot.
III Black Maria, Shark, Bay Maria, &c &c, will
stand the present season, Orange Court House Va
and perhaps will every tenth day, make temporary
stand III Albemare, about Is miles from his regular
siand$2o will be the price Of the season. $50 10 in
sure For full particulars h md bills
Pedigree, ScTeror years old this Spring beau
iu dark brown fully l6 hands inches high well proper
toned accordingly, and never horse OF his size that
surpassed him IN action He was got by Eclipse dam
Lady Lightfoot. lie reared by Col. Walter Lii
yingston, OF New York, who bred Eclipse Coliah.
&C &c, who still owns the half Of Terror. In
consequence efTerrors receiving injury in his rght
hip when colt, he made no figure on the TurfEhe
possessed immense speed. | have the certificates of
Col Livingston and his trainer, that they never trained
faster horse but the injury he received he never re-
covered, and would always be lame after one heat.
was offered this spring $1,000 for Terror Eclipse
Lighttoot sold for $4,000 Black Maria at any time
while on the Turf would have brought 81 GOO Shark
brought $4,000 The largest price stallion eyer sold for
in America; and Bay Maria, last fall, $7O00-makine
$465OOi and their dam, Lady Lighuoot is now breed,
ing and believe she has two three other colts she is
also the dam Of screamcr by Henry purchased by Col
u Feyton, for 81 600 800 after she was taken from
the Turf.
VIM. l.. WHITE,
JAS. e.. DlCKERSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

FHNO Thomas Peyton Ifutehiason.-In pursuance of
ID the directions contained in the decreta order the
county Court of Powhatan in the suit of VIM Chenault
and wife rs the said Thomas Peyton Hutchinson and
others the undersigned Commissioners under said or
der hereby notify the said Thomas Peyton Hutchinson
that there is in the hands Ct said Commissioners
The said Thomas Peyton Hutchinson portion of the pro-
ceeds OF the sale of certain negroes held by the late
James hutchinson decd of Powatan for life and af
ter his death with remainder TO the said Thos Hutch.
Inson and otberswhch if applied for in reason.
able me will be disposed of by the said Court TO the
brothers and sisters of the said Thomas p Hutchinson
on the presumption of his DEATH he has not been heard
OF since the year lS23at which time he was then an
inhabiant of in the State of North Carolina
JOHN w. NASH,
HENRY l.. HOPKINS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

a. WEED AND CARPENTERS PATENT WHEAT
~ THRASHlNG MACHINE-The snbscr;ha,s a.
now prepared TO offer to the public Wheat Thrashne
Machine on an improved plan, which is superior to any
no| 10 use ~ TINS country can say with confidence
that they will thrash with less horse power and cleaner
than any other have seen--We only ask a fair
tnal and VIC warrant them to pleaseWe have no doubt
that they will superscde all others wherever fbev are
known or used. Our patent taken out last Spring
and We built and sold several last season. which gaye
perfect satisfacton and all who used them pronounced
them to be the best they had seem We will sell
patents for counties States reasonable efns and
would recommend s machine builders adopt our plan
We will also furnish machines, built in the best manner
nnd warranted TO please. Reference to Col T. j. Ran
dolph, Col Thomas Macon, John r. Sampson William
Gilmore, Hugh Nelson Francis X Nelson Peter Meri.
wether, all Of the county Of Albemarle Letters adj.
dressed TO Stapleton g. Sneed Everettsville Abemare
county, Va, will be attended to.
January %. 80 r,aoo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

HNCHANCERY-VIRe INiA.--At Rules holden in the
Clerks Ofice of the Circuit Superior Court of Law
day of January 1886:
Samuel Sanders, Pla;ot;a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

GtARRIAGE MAKING IN FARMvIIIE- The
" Subscribers, under the firm OF w g. j. BlAxrox
nave made such arrangements will enable them to
manufacture extensively in this place, Carriages OF
every descriptions Darocches Gigs and Sulkies Of tue
best quality We have engaged the very best hands at
every branch Of the business Our friends and the pub
lie generally are solicited TO give call and examine
our work. Repairs done with ncatncss aud despatch.
WILLIS BLANTON,
JAMES BLANTON
Farmville, Prince Edward. Va, Feb. 49, 93-wtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

tons of eminent masters arranged for one flute one and
two futesfute and piano foTle-two flutes and piano
forteentire Operas for the ADMINISTRATIONS from Ros
snis Operas for two aues-1rios for three flutes .Sc
Among the Musical Instruments the much admired
AccordIons OF various sizes, Spanish Guitars of every
style and pattern, varying in price from Sc to 800
French and German vions and voloncellos.
Bass horns and china bels serpens and KEYED buOes
Concert trumpets and horns.
Bags and cases for guitars vioins flutes and accord
ymbas, bassoons, trianges, horns, trumpcts
Tuning forks, tuning hammers, hunting horns
Steel wire, violin bows, violin bridges
strings Tor violins, guitars, and voloncelos,
Reeds for claronets, oboes and bassoons
Finger boards, tail pieces and pegs for volins &c
In addition TO the above, the subscriber is constantly
FORrES, manufactured expressly for his establishment
of various pateTns of Rosewood and Mahogany with
the Grand Action Harp Stop, Metallic Plates, &c,
wcornered fronts, yeneered legs Grecian scrolls
All OF which warranted to be made of materials
and so well seasoned TO stand the of every eli
mate, aud be returned if any defect is found in the
instruments. Price from $3.50 to $3.50 Piano stools
Of various patterns correspond with Pianos of Rose
wood Mahogany, DC. Piano of every variety Of
cOors and qualities.
Piano forte tuning forks, hammers, &C. &c Inslru.
short notice
~ Purchasers win find it TO their advantage to call
and examine the above
Flutes clarioneis, oboes, lageoets single and double
octave flutes, picoloes ifes &c. n = The subscriber
manufactures the celebrated oood flutes with the
ivory JOINT, silver mountings. keys, &c &c as used
exclusively by all the principal professors of the iustr
nent throughout the country.
Also, constantly published by the subscriber all the
new and fashionable Musc, which, in addition to his
recent large and increasing Catalogue of Standard Mu
Dissatisfaction Books Gamuts, Scales &c. &c con
stilues the most valuable assortment Of Music in the
country.
Purchasers will find the counter covered with all the
newest and most favone Songs and Piecesalso books
OF the same bound for the convenience Of persons eay
ing the city
In addition to the assortment Of music, all the va
ous works on the science and composition Of music by
Burrows, Catel, Caleutt, Mason, &c.
The price of music, sold this establishment is as
low ct not cheaper as at the other shops about town
Semnarles, Music Dealers, and Artists Of the prnfes.
sion, supplied on tlse most reasonable terms Orders
from every part of the United States or elsewhere A.
tended 10 with the greatest and despatch bv All.
dressing JOSEPH r. ATWILL Music saloon
Sign Of the Golden Lyrc
POI Broadway, near 81. Paul's Church, New York
February "a. O6-wGm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

ID UNAWAY.--Was committed to the jal of AIyr.
10 gan county in the State of Virginia, Negro slave
who calls himself BASH, 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 2st day
October 1888; he is about feet 12 inches in heig
the left jaw swollen quite black and strongly formed
had on very old drab about and pantaoons and
an old hat The said negro says he is about az years of
age he tells different tales about his escapes says
awe near Annapolis Mary land living with Mr. George
WILSON, The owner is requested nd claim said
negro according to law WM. TuOMPSON
Feb. IL. l9O-wGwT yaiior H. C.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

TWO MERIT Nj. ROBINSON-sir: AS YOU are not
n an inhabitant Of the State Of Virginia take this
mode Of informing you that shall on Monday the ostI
Gay OF March next, at the office Of Alderman Binps In
9th, near Chestnut street. in the city Of Pbadelp6io
IN the State of Pennsylvania, between the hours Of ten
clock IN the forenoon and five o'clock in the afternoon
proceed 10 take the deposition Of Thomas Fnam 10 be
read IN evidence in suit ian action for beh now
pending in the Circuit Superior Court Of Law md
Shancery for the county of fenrico in which suit am
Plaintiff, and you, the said Merit NJ Robinson are De-
PENDANT. THOMAS a. T,cpbv
February 90. 03Nwso
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

FHNHE IMPORTED BLACK ARABIAN-Tb;s
n beautiful jet black Arabian has commenced his Sc
cond senson at Thomas Fournoy's, in Prince Edward
county, II miles south of the Court House IL miles
east OF Charlotte Court House, Is via Keysyille from
Lunenburg Court House, at $35 the season. which NAV
DC discharged by the payment of $780, if paid by the
2Oth OF July, at which time the ends $50 10 in
sure mare, payable when the is ascertaned to be
m oa or parted with; 81 TO the Groom for each mare
Wares tha Jailed last season, will be insured this at the
season price. - - -
Good pasturage for left with the horse gratis
ana Wen led, required at twenty-five cents per dav
Great personal attention will be given by Thomas Flour
nos. but no Inability for accidents or escapes
Black Arabian was presented by the Emperor of Mo-
rocco 10 the u States Consul Tanners doubtless s
marked evidence of his friendly feelings 10 our Govern
men and was sold by order Of Congress at public auc-
ton, Feb. 2Sth, 1895.
The public may be Of the fact that il is extreme
~ difficult to purchase the fublooded Arabnn md no
doubt the Emperor of Morocco would have been highly
insued at an offer 10 purchase Black Arabian even at
an extrayagant price. Many good Judges have pro-
nounced him In all respects the finest horse thew ever
saw lie is eight years old this Sprng-full FIVE feet
nigh (all Tor an Araban) great muscular powers
smooth, graceful actionand Commanding in his gene-
raj appearance. He exhibits all the traits in character
and form of the genuine Arabian He has pr wed him
sell to be an uncommonly foal-getler We refer
the public to the perfect which is presented as an
inducement to breed from this horse We consider him
The cheapest horse this country and well calc
10 improve the delicate longegged horses the present
day. THOMAS FLOURNOY
JOHN +. EDMONDS
u. - E,,QtN Q,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

Both BIanchcs 81 our General Assembly have rcsoiv
cd 10 adjourn sine die the 22d instant The business
Of nc session e rapidly drawing 20 o close
The RESOLUTIONS Introduced ~ The Senate Of this state
ana passed with one negative voco-Mr Henderson,
rom Haywood county-approving the entire course III
the President IN relation 70 France, we're uaanfmousi0
coneurfed IN BY the House Of Representatives on ves
ieIday -NoshrWs Union, Feb ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

m arpa
boarded gratis and fed without limit al o.
oay-very ine and extensive pasturage, with the
care To prevent accidents pes no La
oiy Tor any that may happen Eclipse and his get are
100 Wen known from their characters and performances
iAt whose colts are just coming the turf having
none more than four years old only six of which have
been trained, and five Of them have been winners from
one TO Tour mile heats-hs colts large strong and
handsoine some of them have been sold very hgR-he
county of Chesterfield, about twenty miles from Rich
mond and Petersburg, within one mile of Moody tavern
ana Is now at ms stable ready to $50 The
season. payable at its expiration the 18th july next
ana Soo the insurance. payable as the mare is
known to be IN foal parted WITH dollar cash TO the
groom. Servants sents with mares, boarded without
enarge ana mares fed desired % per day-
very excellent and extensive pasturage well enclosed
WIN me water-Ihe greatest care taken to prevent ac
c,dens or escapes, but liability for either Stars
character, blood and performances well as the per-
Iormamces OF his colts, are fully mentioned in Skin
ne IuIi Register TO render il for more
10 DC sad' w. II. JOHNSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

RT USlC STORE-The subscriber has Just unpack-
1VA ed at his Music Store and Piano Forte
opposite the Virginia Bank, Main Street, an elegant
PLANO FORTE from the unrvalled of Nuns
Clark d. CO., OF New York, where an assortment of
Piano Fortes from the mandatory is constantly
on hand Also, of the best Of Chickerng Of Bos-
ton-and the beautiful oak instrument, made by Loud
which took the premium in 1883 at the Franklin Insti
tule Philadelphia All sorts of Music of the first com
posers, and INSTRUMENTS of the best makers.
Feb. 9. TS3-wfTh1 p H. TAYLOR
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-21

Such is the transaction as orn to by the Sun peo-
pie themselves. Yet in the face Of this OATH benjamin.
II. Day and his associates published yesterday morn
ing story of their procuring "an Arrangement of the
Message from the short hand Of gentleman who
heard il delivered but who had time to write il out
in iull.' There can be no doubt but Day and Beach
have been accessories In wicked felony-n plumber.
ing Col. Webb of his property-in breaking open the
seal OF his packages-and in appiopriaing his Mes
sage TO their own use. Our own belief is, from the
very afidasits of the parties, that the Express of Mr.
Webb was intercepted by bribery and feony-and that
the story told by Locke and Day about @stocky-
grown man." is mere moon-shine.
If such be the fruits of the morals of Fanny Wright
is full time for the Grand Jury nrerpose and pro-
tect the property and interests of society from band
of felons and depredaiors who prowling about the
city in the shape Of editors aud reporters for the Sun.
Yesterday, Day himself appeared the Police Office,
pale as ashes and anxously expecting to be called
upon to give bail for his appearance. We should not
be surprised if the whole Sun Office were to give New
York leg bail, and clear at once. Their reporter
had the folly to grin in the Police Office and says il
is good trick" and Huntingdon one Of the po-
lice officers who has been long time hand and glove
with the Sun Infdels, had the mpudence to say-aI
should rather have expected such an act from the
Herald"