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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-07-28
Buckingham county, July 10 ls-2t&w:w

TAVERN FOR SALE.-Will he offered for sale. TO tho highest
L bidder, the first Monday in August next, that well known
stand, the Scnitville Hotel, at present occupied by Nr. Elhert
Musby, situated NJ towhatan Courthouse. am aware that u y
frequently said when such property Is offered far sale, that II VIII
not be sold unless a high price can be obtained: lt can assure
those who may wish tn purchase, that am determined TO sell II
any thing like three fourhs of it, value can be obtained. never IN
tending 10 keep il again myself, and having leased II nuiior nearly
six wears. | am well aware that II will not, improve in value, bht
rather decrease. Therefore invite all Who wish To engage in such
business, to view the property before the day Of sale. am con
ident no one wishing 10 purchase will object 10 The terms when
they are known. Should a sale not he effected on or before The
day above mentioned, il will then be rented 10 the highest bidder
for n term of years not less Than three.
RICHARD BASS.
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Nh 1.-The Subsc ribcr, "a executor OF Daniel Cail, decu,
"M apriy 10 the President, Directors and Company Q te
-'fi h1rk Of Virginia. on the eth day of August next, 10
!" u' following certificates Of stock In the Saiu BANK, Which
""'rt~, a. receiver in The suit Of Craig and others against Crais's
>" bal which certificates ny time and accident haVe peen
,s l.h, ISIS, for - shares; No. 9l6, dated the 18th January,
~ shares; ~. s7S5. dated the ih August, 1886, for !
80 ~. 1891, dated the 18th April, 1897, for 4 shares; No;
=, .ded the 22A September, 1887, for 3 shares; No. 9ll6, dated
ID ~ ami, lo3s, for 3 shares; No. 9l67, dated the 2tin July,
"f " shares, and So. 1895, dated the 18TH May, 1859, mi ,
no. .m'> and MI persons are hereby called on to shew cause why
s,II rr',Nra,"s, or a new certificate, should not be Issued ny ~
NV hahk TO the subscriber rs executor of the said Danlei shii,
"a receiver as aforesaid, for the above mentioned liz Shafes
E" Stock. GEORGE FISHER,
Executor of d. Call, deceased.
Juy II l9-Gw
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MI.C RG,

NH bl.i>.' 80.
At meeting Of the Corresponding OF the
Democratic Republican party for The county Of Neck
lenburg, held IN Boydton on the third Monday in July,
$50, it being Court dnv-John Jones, Esq, was called
to The clair, and Col. John T. Finch was appointed Sc
cretary. The objects OF the meeting being explained,
on motions severally made, the following resolutions
were adopted:
J.. Restrict, That the proceedings Of portion of the
members Of the Democratic Republican party, propos-
ing Il meeting Of said parry to take place at Williams
rilIe in the county Of McckIeuburg, FIR the purpose Of
uniting the Democratic vote Of tins county al the en-
sung election for President and Vice President of the
t.. S, be approved Of by this meeting.
.. ReSOitcd, That THIS Committee approves of the
propricty of holding a Convention of the Democratic
Republican party, in the town of Charlottesville, in
September next: and that Richard Fl, Baptist, VIM. o..
Goodc, Francis W. Boyd, Henry NJ. Spencer, Esq,
DR.. Tmgnal Jones, and Col. Alexander Dortch, be
appointed Delegates to the said Convention.
3. Resolrcd, That this Committee approves OF the
propriety Of holding 4 District Convention, previous 10
the Presidential election, at such time and place, as
may be hereafter designated: and that VINO. Goote,
and VIM. r. Baskerville, Esqs, Col. Jno. +. Finch,
Col. Christopher Haskins, and Capt. JnO. w. Rison be
appointed delegates to the SAID Convention.
4. Resoiecd, That this meeting has entire and undi-
minished confidence in the inlexible Republican prin-
ciples, u%nbending integrity and commanding talents OF
our distinguished tel.ow-citizen, Martin Van Buren,, and
that his wise and truly Republican administration of
the General Government deserves our decided appro-
baton, and that Richard II. Baptist, VIM. o.. Goodc,
VIM. R. Baskerville, Esqrs., DR.. Tingnal Jones and
Col. Alexander Dortch, be appointed a committee 10
draft suitable resolutions 10 be presented 10 our next
meeting, to he held in Boydton on the Sd Monday in
August next, approving of the administration OF Mr..
Van Buren,, and recommending his reelection TO the
people of the L. S.
). ReSoired, That Col. John F. Finch, Capt. Stephen
P. Pool, Richard Boyd, James S. Moss, Adam q. Da-
Wis. Esqs, and DR.. VI. S. McCraw, be appointed a COM
mittec Tor the purpose of appointing ~nb-committe
in the neighborhoods Of each Post Once within the
county, whese duty ii will be to seek out and suggest
the names Of suitable persons TO be addedfrom time to
the Corresponding Committee of the county OF Meek
lenburg.
ed by the Chairman and Secretary, and that they be
forwarded 10 the Editor Of the Richmond Enquirer, and
The Editors of the American Statesman for publication
in their respective papers.
:. Rcsotred, That this meeting do now adjourn to
meet again in Boydion, on the Sd Monday in August
next. JNO. JONES, Chm n.
J. F.. FIScH, Scery.
In pursuance of previous notice, requesting the peo-
pie of the lower end of the County of Mecklenburg 10
assemble at Williamsville, for political objects, 4 num-
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4 ,nEAf AND GOOD cOfFEE.-Wc have just received $50
h'ss FANNY tLaEuira) Coffee, which is said by some of The
J : Jaas sn IN the city to be Of the most superior quality, which
We WI, siit 10 customers nj the low price of IL 20 cents per pound,
oy INC bag, cash; and every article in our line low in proportion.
July 81 D !,
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Two THE PLANTERS OF VIRGINlA-Les the notice given
4 in the papers of this mornin. should give rise I" misarprehen.
sion on The part Of the Planters, we viii state that the inspection
lists at al. the warehouses are filed NJ 10 the 10Th OF neat month,
and we therefore request the Planters moi TO press Their lobacc"
care Of and the INSPECTORS, under these circumstances, cannot be
yo,dahl. nosurc MOSBY & SHEPPARD,
InspettOrs at Skoekoe Warehouse.
WREN Il MACON,
Inspretprs at Public Warehouse.
BTRCH 4 GOODE,
Inspectors at ~SsdbroOk's Warehouse.
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EICTI- noTTApS REIv

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber, a lad named JOE, about 1907
IL l6 wears old, of a dark brown, (almost black complexion he
has n snrichiIy and rather cunning expression circumference, and
walks with one OF his toes rather thrned in. have some appTne
Lension of his having been cntircd away by some white man. lie
lef me abou, three weeks since. will give SO for his apprehcn
sion and delivery TO me if found in this county or placed III NE
mil oE some other county, if found out Of GoGchland, and so addi-
tional for the apprehension and conviction OF the person who has
cnticcd or harbored him, if white man. X. HARkisoN.
Elk Hill, G~oochland, June 8.
June ="
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July IL

PerhinS' InSffHfioM fer tie EGHr0tion cfhc Flint.
rE'iiiS establishment has been removed e" That spacious atl elc-
B. CANT cdIGcc Know n ~ Mount Hashu.tuH House, ~ SUutii
Boston, and i, now ready i"r The reception and Instruction Of
yunug Blind prr."Gs ui either sex from any pact u III" cuGr;Gy.
The saiGlrtr If tie location, The fc,ii!cs f"r srahaihun.. and
the extent q the rII:ce, which offers separate fuuws for Tie pupils,
make this establishment = desirable residence lUr tiu.c yuuu.
blind persons who d">Ic superior accommodations.
The course ofinsirmcti"n c"nittlrrfs r. ding, writing, arjtti-
mcttc, algebra. and geometry: crogiaGtS lisiuN. natural and mo-
raj philosophy, &r., &c, besides the theory anG iraciuCc of music.
Those who desire II may acquire L knomlcds" of tGc ancient and
modern languages.
A thorough and scientific knowledge Of music, and nupo.iuni-
ties nj practice gp"n The piano fric aud uF.an, me given Ia al,
besides which, the pupil may select any instrument whIcir lc
wishes 10 learn. Particular attention Is given 10 physical cducG-
ton
TEnMs.-Doarda and tuition, with The use of hooks end musical
from $50 Ia 500 per anrIm. For :!ose who wish
10 study the languages, or 10 have TIE Use Ut piano fuic III their
chamber, or 10 receive extra musical Instructions. $500. Tile above
will cover all The ordinary cNprr>CS OF thr gupi.
Extra accommodations charged in reasonable rroprrlinr.
The most ayrraJI" age for Instruction i br,wc cen the Sth and
18th years.
Tie following Gentlemen are connected with ihr direction Of The
Institution and mny be referred a.: Peter e. Irunks Iin.raS H..
Pcrkin-, Pr,rr Il. Dalton, Edward .rouks, sGuiuci =. Eiiut, John
ID. Fisher, Thoua.C &. Gary, John lioluars, James \. M:i!s, Robert
Rantoul, Samral loud. samuel Nay, C~ias Goodwin, iIc:acc
Mann, Robert G. winthrop.
For partcslor information address the Director, DR.. :. 6. Howe,
Boston, 10 when I'll applications should II" made.
y. u. No persons viii h. rccei.cd while under medical treat
mnnl for the recovery Of sight.
.Julv IA lG-w3m
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IMPROVED !. So $3.50 hiCIIINE.-Thc subscriber CONT.
cleaning Wheat, Rye, Oats, and al u!htr kinds 81 small .rain, and
has several now On hand f"r sale, which n" j. disposed 10 -! on
reasonable tctmS. One Of ;hrS- Narhiur< is uuw IN the care ci
John y. Gordon of Richmond, where il NAY he seen. MI. Gordon
viii sell II on accomuI"d, Kin. terms.
These machines have 4 ! .-rdcfi aavauia"" over ~ c,hrr nov
IN use. The np. 't'i0ns u &!HsttE- and rsgHir" = Performed IL
the sam" tirnr and with til" sam" a";n!tro OF hand and luI.e> tbHr
= required 70 perform Ia" >inei" operation ii tinrs!ru. +! THO
warranted L. ~ ti"rGi w,li-ard VIXEN wei attended, WI thrash
md dean foriy 6Hshos pr hour. whcr ii" w!rar = well nlir d.
moved from place 10 place; and I!:sr wishing io rgtri!a-r = .rFe-
rtnr article would Gn well 10 tcl it before purchasing cI.cW heir.
All orders for machines VIII IL PROMPTLY attended 10, aud machine
sent 10 any part q the country Al Tie purchasers expense. The
subscriber will sell County or state rights IN accommodation.
terms. Letters addressed t. the sui-crihrr q, St1uniuu, Virginia,
VIII If promptly attended TO, and all information respecting The
Machine given.
The subscriber wishes 10 employ agents 10 sell County ana State
rights, and VIII furnish such WIN Mo,hmcs for .Nhihiion.
MATTHEW Mck!:EvE%, Patsaiec.
Ccnifcarcs.
We. the undersigned, certify that we have had VI. Matthew
Mcheevrr'S newt! invented patent Thrash;iu. and Cleaning Ma.
chine IN use IN our farms. and W. thia>hrd and cleaned from two
hundred and fifty 10 three hundred bushels al wheat per day, wllH
the same number uf hands and horses That We have had Ia work
The common tIra>Iiug maclim" hcrciniurc-and We consider ;i>
machine one Of the sir@,csi TIM, ;a'i". and lah"T-sarine ma
provement, and recommend II 10 the rniiir.
GEORGE ". CRAWFORD.
SlLAS u. SMITH,
". II. BELL,
IAMES nII.f.
II. ". PATIES0N.
Stauninn, January ~, lS3l.
We, the undersigned, have examined Nr. i. &c Kccvcrs newly
invented patent Jhrashine aud Cleaning Machine, and cnHsjIrr It
gram rs II l. rhrashcd, without any additional force, l. M adran-
tacc well worth lie confederation ri farmers. We folly concur
in The quantity tlrashcd, with the above gentlemen, and wc Lave
no doubt mofc could have been tIfaslicd under NOR" favorable car
cunrotancrs. THOMAS J. NICHE,
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD,
Nirii1S G. KINNEY,
:. VI. N.GOBW ARD,
WM. II. ALLEN.
JOHN {. SONER.
July IA iq-it
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Stratton's Lottery Office.

Tickets in all the Lotteries and really lucky Numbers for sale
0! Tue package or single ticket nj S~TRATTON'S.
Drawing of the Virginia Petersburg, No. :, Extra, drawn July
% &c . 20 10 y % 81 80 8 81 IS Q 81
Tickle, Nos. % 81 20, a prize of $780,
M. a&5t, Al sold and eashsd by
Drawing efins Virginia LGssbars Lso,e7, No. 6, drawn !ny Is.
Ticket Nos. 10 sc 81, q Prize of $3.50, sold and easlea hy
4 81 ) ii % IS Is 50 9 Is : 81 :
Ticket Nos. ! 90 81, a poze Of $1,000, sold and sa.,rd by
!; F. Orders from The country promptly and S. sonddsn,ony at,
July2i @2t
NoTlcE.-Messr>. Ph,ppen & Jones having by u deed Of The
~ llth ulL., transferred 10 me Their properly, debts, and effects,
have, with the appreciation Of the principal creditors, who are
therein provided for, employed said 7. & }. 10 cluSc the business
a. speedily rs practicable. J" eifectthls" object, they VIII sell the
stock on hand. Tor cash or town acccptancrs. Persons from the
country, in want Of articles in their line, will find IL 10 ther in
tercS; To give them 4 call before purchasing elsewhere.
III. subscriber being DESTROYS 10 close this concern with as lit.
vi thosr Indebted 10 t"t t'nh, 10y note, bond or open account, Tor
RICHARD WHITFIELD, Tretee.
Mays Iao-lf
DENITENTIARY MANUFACTUREs.-T offer cor sale at lie
l Pcnitentiary Store on the cross street leading from The Main
81. 10 Mayos Bridge, articles usually manufactured at the In
stitntion, consisting in part Of The following, VIZ:
kerseys and Satincs, heavy for negro clothing; fine do. Jeans,
d da6iss wo rt:'r Bags sT and R @sni%s's &s. Di HE l,"Si,ris, NTAAT II""NS
gRoGuES ANU SHOES; also, ine Shoe, aud Boots; Harness Of
all kinds; W Wagons, Carts, Draws, Coal Cars railroad do; Wheel
harrows Of all descriptions Cutting Knives, Wheat Fans of The
most approved construction; French Burr Mill Stones, 4 general
assortment; Refi.crators, Safes, Wardrobes; Nails and Spikes ui
different sizes, Agricultural implements Of al kinds, Tents and
other eqmipaae necessary for persons moving, ant many articles
required by Railroad and Canal Contractors; all Of which are do.
nestle, both in manufacture and III mattrlal-in quality and price
will fairly compete with any articles Of the kind IN market. Any
article that may not bt on hand and is manufactured N the lnSti.
ta,ion, will be executed according TO order.
}. G. WATSON. .7gcRt,
June - llO-3ml PRtentiGry, ia.
ETNA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAETroRp, CoS1.
Agency at Richmond, prgiHiG.
THIS Company was Incorporated in the year 1873, with o per
l. pttuai charter aud a capital of S2l0,O00, and inSnrcs against
loss or damage by tire on dwelling houses, sto:es, manufacturing
establishments, household furniture, and merchandise in general,
OH the most favorable Terms.
ANY losses whichlhe Company may sustain on risgnes taken al
this agency, "al. J." "'j--ted with pronPtitudr aud iIheralry.
Applications ior insurance or the renewal of policies NAV be
made 10 the subscriber, Who has been daily apno;ntcd Agent ir Tile
City Of Richmond and vicinity. IL. BALDWIN, .3sea.
Oficc opposite the Banks.
May 90 C-Gm
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VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE, June I5th, io5o.
IN conformity with an act of The General Asscmn'y " ~ ~, So ~
i ,nonwcauh of Virginia, entitled san act to reduce INTO one
act the several acts concerning Escheafors," ! 40 n.fcsy ,, mahe
known 10 Nil whom il NAV concern, that II appears o! a eeiuhcate
of the Eschca,or for the county of Chesterfield, daleal me run
MAY, 1910, and received at this office, that on me Gay ay amn year
last aforesaid, the following lots, all situate IN "aies'iis' e''
go .-..a.. sseIoataL a.. Ills Commonwealth. VIZ:
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,r,l r<rNTE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ros SALE.
snail ~ tr sale, on the premises, On Monday, line 10th
,.,.. at. tar Tract Of Land on which lately resided. in
=, ~ King G,arg,, together with the household furniture
g..., s,.rpi,en, farming Implements, stock, &c.
r, par, contains about iGD acres of land, one half open or
~, rI.kiad. and produces corn, oats aud rye well. The
.-y..h not aIapicd 10 the growth Of wheat, could he easily
80, =. Il u produce that crop also. Purchasers, however,
h ,,1,,. i'm themselves. The Improvements consist ola
I~.irs m ,aar,uah repair, with six rooms down stairs, closets,
HI ~. NJ. WIKI cuIdies ard n cloSct-a brick kitchen, two
~. si-H. a inc brick ice house, with brick dairy over it-a fine
.,. az np,.t.hurSe. a brick well al fne water splendid gar
r.-.nn.honse, fowl houses, and the necessary ont houses,
50. SG. together with n variety of fruit trees. The neislbcr
N.i. agreeable. and Tho place uncommnn!y healthy, being stu
,,ta I'm H. ridge cf highland onthe road leading down the North
~ NIX between the rivers Potomac and Rappahannock, 5m,lcs
srpYt CONWAY, y from King George Courthouse, and 5 from
>. ptluac. II a desirable situation for a lawyer ni u prac'i-
., II m.licIur-m fact, for any one having hut little labor,
s, y arli qut. with il trade of any sort, or one of the county
$50. Thu. plac" altogether i desirable, not only because II may
Tough, lav. compared with the heavy OUTLAWS upon II within a
.s,sa,.. bul trcapse il will afford ample comfort and convent
,min ? large family. IL would be the very thin: Tor a man Of
-ry tat.ltns with small means. The terms will he very ac-
raqnlc,lnug and casy-Some cash will he required. The hoase-
+. r.rtIre. sc, consists Of such articles as are TO be found IN
,mu>s of such dimensions. A credit Of six months for these
-r,hqa> will he gwen for all sums over i've dollars. IL the day
laid! III Unfair, the sale will take place the next day, u Jalr-if
N, lfhrr notice viii he given. For further information, enquire
Ems premises, where every facility will be politely rendered;
J. VI. SMITH.
80 Old
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NOTICE. wish Ia rent thnf well known Tavern stand, for
! y mcrly occupied by Wm.J Cole, Wilmington, Fluvarna conn
Il. aud Plantation sufficient TO work 6 or S hands 10 advantage,
and a plenty Of good tobacco land 10 clear. The buildings are all
in good order-a large two story dwelling house, kitchen, ice
house, and a good well III the yard, store. house, granarie~, : ahles,
tobacco houses, negro cabins, and a good garden. wish 10 rent
IL for the ensuing year-poSseSsiOn 10 be given the lst of November
next. For terms, apply 10 my brother Richard Omoenndro, who
resides near the premises, or 10 myself i'll Richmond, at the Bell
Tavern. SlLAS OMOHtNDRO.
July 10 l-S6
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~ subscribers, intending 10 remove on Carey street, oISr 70
.'t ont the Store they at present occupy, situated on alaln
nas'L The second door above the Old Market. The terms wiz be
ss."oltnodating, if immediate application be made to us, ana pos
>'n gwen Isl July. HILL & DAbNEi.
June 10th Isn lift
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FACoUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

THIS establishment, 40 miles from Alexandria, u. c., and IS
4 from Fredericksburg, is again open for the reception of com.
Thing within our reach will he done 10 make The guests more com.
Portable than her EeIe'GioIe-at nc Bo,, as well s IN the Dmr'g and
plying Baths with hot and cold-irccstonc or sulphur water at
1t may he due 10 the public as wei as ourselves /" ~ay, The vr.
tues of the Waters have been strikingiy exemplifcd IN several
irmcd in the minds Of many, The opinion, hat an almost infalii-
The better 10 accommodate the public, arrangements have been
made for Keeping the establishment open the rhoie gear.-Th"
charge for Board from 18th October 10 Isl June, will be barely SUI:
fcieni 10 cover the additional expense, s. per week-and during
the month of June, and from the 18th September 10 18th October,
81 per week; From 1T July t" lauh Sept, $40 per week; per
June, and ending lst oct,) $50; being less than - cents a day, 10
lodgings, 50 cents each. Children under - years of age, and
coiored servants, half price; white servants thtee-fourtii price;
Tri-weekly Stages will run from Alexandria and Frede,icks-
burg; they viii be daily after Isl July.
President of the Company, Mr. Jones Green, has engaged the ser
faction will be given. DANIEL WARD.
June 2 7-tl0Aug
SEEDs:-A supply Of Fresh yellow Ru,a Basa, Early White
- Flat Dutch, Large White Norfolk, Red Top and Seven Top
july 81 PHI WIN. PALMER
THE subscriber, having returned from a visit to the Coal Mines
L of England, and located himself in this City, offers ms services
s : Ts1' Ey1IP + ID pR!s uotH Fs@l!G. lie win attend ii 4 70 the %s exc.
cutIon ofsurveys Of Lands and Mines, LeveIling, &c, in any part
10 the state: and from his experience on several public improve
meuts during six years service as an Assistant Engineer, he hopes
10 be enabled TO give satisfaction 10 all those who may favor hNa
with their patronage.
He NAV, for the present, be found at the residence NJ his father
Sd door above the Medical College, where any orders will be-
thankfully received and punc,ually attended TO-
Richmpnd, July LIST, lao. JOHN {. SlNTON.
ColsJoln He,h, ~Blackhca,h, Chesterfield County, Va: Charles
b. Shaw, Esq, Civil Engineer, Everettsville, Va; Charles Elicit,
jr, Esq, Ciil Engineer, Philadelphia, Pa; Thomas VI. Randolph,
Esq, John VI. Treviiian, Esq, G0oChland County. Va; NJ. Bates,
civ Surveyor, Major Jesse Snead, Abraham Warwick, ESD, Jas.
w. Dibrcll, Esq, :. s. Saunders, Esq, Henry Clarke, ESD, Rich
mond Va. IlG-lm1 July .
I ElGH's REPORTS, volume 9th, just published, price So
L. Also for sale, Gimers, R~andolph's and Leish's Reports,
complete.
HeI.ing's Statutes al Large, 10 vols.-New series Of Statutes to
1907, in 3 vols.
Journals of the Senate and House Of Delegates, ITO to l72, and
from IS29 to 1910.
Journal Convention lTI5-G.
Acts of Assembly from 1870 Ia 1910.
Large and small maps of Virginia.
WM. II RICHARDSON,
Secretary Commonwealth and LtrnriGn.
July 81 2-t