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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-16

SALE OF THE REAL ESTATE OF BANkRUPTS.
DUkSU to order Of the Court of the United States o
the Eastern District Of Virginia made the 18th day OF No
vember 42 shall SELL public auction 10 the highest bidder
The Real Estate mentioned in the schedules of who have
been decreed bankrups their petition, where the same
does not appear by the schedules be under deed OF trust
other ucumbrance, to wit:
In the case of Joseph r. son his remaining interest in Lots
Of Lot No stated 10 be hos feet SQUARE aud fronting
Back street Waeouse-and the half of
Lot NO a. fronting Cross street, near Ware house. .
In the case of George oodw yn his interest House
Lot in Belfeid purchased Of Thomas Ridtyan in pursuance
The said Court the 18th day of March
1912, shall SELL public for the best price that can b
for the in ready money one silver WATCH surrendered
by John Mneree, Tor the benefit of his creditors
The above properly will be sold us follows to WIZ The Rea
Estate for cash. unless amount of purchase shall be hun
dollars more; and the purchase be for than
hundred dollars will sold for onehird cash. onerd AT 81
month and Third twelve months from the day of sale
No CONVEYANCE will be the purchaser until the who'll
purchase money paid and conveyance directed by tn
Cou-and the Watch Will he sold for cash The sale will com
nence in front of The Court Room United Court
Saturday the Of April this month"; at 10 O'Clock,
NJ. EDMUND CHRISTIAN, General Assignee.
April 10 lUS-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-16

LANES II. JUREY, COMMISSION MERCHANT, RICHMOND,
Va sells To5acco Flour Wheat and other Produce-and on
ronsnmen,s liberal cash advances once on
Cary street, three doors Williams &c HaSaPs Warehouse
the Basin Bank.
RrrgREScrs:-Messrs. l. j. s. James Coz Rehmond 9,.
John R. Jones w p Parish ESQ., Charoltesve Messrs b. r.
Tnsey Co Lynehburg May ESD staunton; John u NC
CANADIAN ESQ., W. A. Saunders ESQ., Bucklnshani
Att .' - 9G-lf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-16
COMMUNICATIONS.
TO THE EDITORS OF THE ENQUIRER.

= TIE RANDOLPH EVIS LES. -
Mr.. adams and The Florida Tyentyhr Ciays Letter
to Mr.. KendaH implicatiag Mr.. .qdams-.Mr Breed
foreS Statemcnt-and Air Erring's Statement contr-
natoryc Of M. Clay-.tfr .7dams oWn admissions Of
ms h"o'o'edge-.W Guys shpulations oa entering
Mr. .7dams' Cabinet, SC, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-16

VALUABLE ESTATE ON JAMES RIVER FOR SALE
BY Deed of Trust beurng date The 18th day of
March, 1884, the payment of 1900 will sell at pub
auction, the premises the highest bidder on NEDNE
DAY. the Isl of May all that Tract OF Land in Sury co-
", Virginia known Bacons Caste with Mill and all other
Improvements, together with all the chate property now there
consisting of horses mules sheep, cows corn fddef
large stock Of Farming Utensils lately got from The Morrill,
Lighters Axes Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plerhead
James river that will hold 900 cords Of WOOD and also the
time OF good negro hired by the owner for the
year 1914. -
The named property consists OF iO acres of land eoo
being ctcd and $50 wooded the balance being III swamp anu
old field pines of young growth is situated Chioaks creek
miles from mouth, James nav'eable Tor
large lighters head the river 10 which wood schoe
with facility, and which has been used for The past
The purpose sending OFF wood TO the Noflsitatea
miles Court house; and twelve from the village
Smhhcld Store aud Post Office The land iere Is
abundance Of good part of the antaio thai
freely used during the present year There are many
fine Springs feeding Mill Pond and giving constant certain
supply water, with Grs Mill. Corn, oat aud wheat
crops ground and the hands that pitched me crop
will be hired The the year. About 300 acres OIL WOOD
land have been principally cleared Of their pine growth and could
easily brought under cultivation. The house the pahat"
brick comfortable. Fences and gates and out
buildings all in good order. There wheat iheser, corn
cutter, &c, &c.
The will partly cash, with liberal credit Exact
made the day of sale Tue ndspn,able Any
inquiries, addressed post paid s. OSuivan Bacos Gas
N' tSianed| = TAZEWELL TAYLOR.
March a6 l02-27A
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And, from Petersburg To Castor, 81 cents per loo lbs
JOHN WILLIAMS, TREASURED
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Office, Feb % ar-h
1 The Raleigh Register Warenon Reporter, oaioh hahnll
ner Milton Spectator and Danvile Reporter viii please copy
twice week for Two MONTHS aud send their accounts 10 "s o
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-22
LAND AND SLAVES
FOR SALE,
1rG ROcKRRIDoE.

PURSUANT to the provisions Of three several
Deeds of Trust, made to the subscribers on
the End day Of February 1913, by Benz. +. Por-
ter, JAS ). Grigsby and And. j. Grgsby, and Of
record in the Clerks Office of Rockbridge, and
Tor the purposes of said Trust Deeds, we shall
proceed, on The 25lh day of September next, at
Fruit I'M 10 said County, to sell at public auction,
the following real and personal property.
a Tract OF Land, containing 80 Acres and LAT
poles, purchased by said Porter from Thos. Nc
Corkle-alsO Tract containing about 40 Acres,
purchased by him from VIM. II. Caru;hcrs.-
These two tracts belong to said Porter, and adon
the Fruit Hill tract. Terms: One fourth cash in
hand, and the residue on liberal time.
Atthe same time and place, will also be sold
Tor cash, IL slaves, being that portion of 90 dow
er slaves, lately assigned to the said Porter, in
right OF his wife, who was the widow Of Joseph
Grlgsby, Decd, and to the said James s. and
And. J. Grigsby, two Of the reversioners, inter-
eSted In said slaves, as an equivalent for their
several interests therein. The said slaves will
therefore be sold out and out, unincumbered either
by the life interest, the claim of the reverson-
ers. Also a number Of Slaves belonging TO the
said James s. and Andrew J.. Grgsby-all of
which compose family Of The most likely and
valuable slaves in Rockbridge.
Al the same time and place, will be Sold on a
credit of six months for ali sums over $40, a large
quantity of fine Household Furniture, amongst
which is superior Piano belonging to Jas S.
Grigsby.
Also quantity of Stock, Grain, Farming u
tensils, &c.
Acting as trustees, we will sell and convex
only such title as the said Deeds vest in u.s.
Terms more fully made known on the day of
sale. VIM TAYLOR
]. ID. DAVIDSON.
Lexington, Aug. 22-tds.
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Commissioners Sale.

IN obedience to Decree of the Circuit Supe-
rIor Court of Law and Chancery for Augusta
County, rendered on the 9th day Of August 1874,
In cause therein depending between Jacob
Holtz, Pltff. and Jacob Bosserman and others
Defts., will, on the Goth day of September next,
lease out on the premises the real property in the
bill mentioned, at public letting, to the highest
bidder, Tor one year, 1t being the lands wherein
the said Jacob Bosserman and his son John Bos-
serman at present reside, about two miles east OF
Middlebrook. | will also at the same time and
place sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
on credit of twelve months, all the personal
property of said Bosserman, consisting in part OF
seven head Of Horses, 10 head of Cattle, 80
mead oil Sheep, from 20 TO 40 head of Hogs,
Copper Stills, worms and vessels, cast Apple
Mill, nuts, &C., two Wagons and gear for six
horses, some old gear, Wheat Fan, quantity of
Wheat, Rye and Oats in the straw, Corn in the
held, quantity Of Hay, McCormick's Ploughs
Shovel Ploughs, Harrows, Forks, Moving
Scythes, Cradles and Scythes, Cut,iDg-box and
Knife, l Thrash-box of a Thrashing Machine
Flax in the sheaf, Hay Ladders, Log Chains
Mattocks, Shovels, Hoes, Telling Axes, Cross.cu'
Saws, Saddles and Brides, Backsmth's Tools
&C. &c, all the Household and Kitchen Furni.
ture, feather Beds, chat Beds, Bedsteads and
Furniture, Bureaus, Cupboards and Furniture,
tables, Chairs, Looking Glasses, l Metallic
Clock, Watch, l Loom and Tackle, Stove
and Pipe, Woollen Yarn, Knives and Forks, Tea
Cups and Saucers, Pots, Ovens. Kettles, Rag
CaTpeting, &c. &c.
JOHN CHURCHMAN, Comm'r.
August %, 1871.
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n pursuance of the last will and testament of
II Peter Fauber, ST. deed, and of decree of the
Circuit Superior Court OF Law and Chancery for
Augusta County, l will, on Friday the goth dsy
OF September next, on the premises, proceed to
sell the tract of Land, estimated 10 contain one
hundred acres, lying in the county of Augusta,
adjoining the lands of John Bush, Hugh Nc.
Clnre and Huffmire's heirs, and bounded by the
Stanton and James River Turnpike. AT the re-
quest Of majority of the persons interested in
said land, and belief that it will sell better by
being divided into lots, it is proposed before the
day OF sale 10 lay il off in lots, Of about 25 acres
each; due proportion of cleared and timbered
land will be assigned TO each lot. Three of these
lois viii! go to the Turnpike and will suit me-
cbaDcs.
Terms-One-lhird in hand, the balance in two
equal annual payments, to be secured by bond
with approved security and deeds of trust. Pos.
session will be given on the day Of sale.
JOSEPH FAUBER, Executor.
August %, 1S1l.-tds
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PNNAic Sale.

A intend moving to the West, l will sell to
- the highest bidder, at my house, near Geo.
NJ. Cochran's Mill, on Thursday the 5th day of
September next, the following property, to wit {
or 6 tons Hay, Rye, Corn on the ground, four
head OF Mich Cows, four yearling Calves, three
spring Calves, Sheep and Hogs, one > year old
Colt, one sucking Colt. my farming utensils, con-
sstng Of Ploughs, Harrow, &c., together with
all my Household and Kitchen Furniture, one
Loom and Tackle, one Spinning Wheel, two lit
tie Wheels, and Reel. will also sell my interest,
being one-half in one of Smith g. Myerly's
Threshing Machines, in good order, A credit of
nine months will be given on all sums over five
dollars, the purchaser giving bond with good Sc
curity GE0RGE WRIGUT,
August %, 1871,
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$50 tHlAWAi&
August s, 1914.

A PERSON named JOHN HARhIs borrowed Of
me on Saturday last, a Mare, Saddle and
BRIDE, TO go 10 the neighborhood Of Middlebtook;
with promise to feiurn ON Monday which he
has failed to do, and have reason 10 believe that
ne has absconded with my property. Said Harz
ris is about "a years of age, rather snare ma6ef
about feet 10 or | inches high, and is disabled
In one OF his hands BY th. from scy.he. HS
represented himself TO be native Of HANOVER
county, Va, and am informed has received LETT
iers from Dehtonsville in that county, and also
rom Locust Creek, Louisa, during his residthcs
grey, six years old, and about IS hands high;
and is marked on the neck with the tolaf. !
VIII give the above reward for the Mare; Saddle
aud Bride, cir brought hone,) ii taken out Of The
county, or SIS If in the county, Any information
addressed to Inc at Deerfield p. o., Augusta co!
Va, viii be thankfully received.
JACOB BECK!
AUGUST s. isi2.
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StauntOn Academy.
REQ RaANIXA TON:

A T a recent meeting of the Board Of Trustees
~ l.. WADDELL, Esq. heretofore Professor o
Mathematics, was appointed tho Principal OF the
Institution. MIR. John L.. CAMPBELL, graduate
Of Washington College, has been appointed Pro-
lessor of Languages. The Trustees have deterni-
ined to engratt upon this Institution Department
in Military Tactics. as afording a preparatory
course for the Virginia Institute or other Military
School. The exercises in this department nre not
intended to interfere with regular school hours or
to become condition Of entering the Academy.
No doubt, however, is entertained OF the popular
ity OF these additional exercises, as conducive 10
health, manly carriage, subsection 10 authority,
besides the requirement of species of know
ledge necessary to the citizen soldier. Mr.. Camp
BELL who has received instructions a, the Virginia
Institute, will conduct this department.
The School will open the LIST Monday in Sep
TENDER. Further particulars, with the plan for
conducting the Military Department, additional,
fee' uniform, &c., will be given hereafter.
by Order Of The Board.
Stanton, August Is.
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Commissioners Sale.

obedience 10 a decree of the Circuit SupoS
= rlor Court of Law and Chancery, rendered OH
the Fist day of June, 1914, in causes therein de-
pending between Benjamin Vance, sr. Pin. and
John j. Rife, &c. Defts. and between said Vance,
'5'ltft and George Sites, &c. Dets., shall, bh
the goth day of September next, sell at ptiblt
auction on the premises, the Land in the bill mems
TONED and which lies upon the North River if
The county of Augusta, estimated TO contain one
hundred and Ten acres, wherein said benjamin.
vance resides So much of the purchase money
10 be paid In cash as will be sufficient to de!fay
the expenses of sale, and upon a credit of six;
twelve and eighteen months for the residue, in
equal instruments, the purchaser executing bonds
with sufficient personal security, and the title will
be retained as ultimate security. Partial possess
sion for The purpose of seeding " i'll be given oil
The day of sale, and full possession on the lat
day OF January next. If from any cause the sale
should not take PLACE on the day above namedl
then the SANE a,9 Viii be made on the next day..
JEFFERSON KINNEY, Comm'H
August s, 1914.
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TRUST SALE
August Is, 1914.


Rf virtue Of Deed of Trust executed to II. ii
Crawford, by William Jones, bearing data
on the Goth March, 1913, (and i'm which VIM. B.
Crawford was substituted as trustee, by the said
Jones, by written agreement under seal,) and
recorded in the Clerks Office of the County
Court OF Augusta, for purposes therein iaiehiions
ed, shall proceed to sell TO The highest bid:
der, for ready money, ON Saturday the 2ist day
OF September next, at the residence OF SAID
Jones, certain Tract or parcel OF Land which
the said Jones purchased of Abraham Sill;
ling and others, heirs-at-law of Jasper Sill
ling, deceased, which will more fully appear by
having reference at the Clerks Office of Augusta
County, and containing 1896 acres, be the Same
more or less, and adjoining tile lands OF Lewis
Mowry, Henry Berry, and others Also, The fol-
lowing personal property, TO witt bay Marc
old, brown Horse about eleven years old;
grey Horse about l6 years old, itoh!g.ey Horse
about four years old, bay horse Colt about 8
years old. iron'grey Colt about 3 years old,
sorrel Colt about years DID, and all their ncrease
II any; Mich Cows and Calves, 3 Heifers
three years old, Steers three years old, 9 Year
ling Heiters, and their increase, If any; &c head
OF Sheep, and their increase % head OF Hogs,
and their increase; Wagon Body, bowS and
sheet, with four sets of gear complete, 9 SETS
piough Gear, Mccormick PlonghS, . Shovel
Ploughs and Single Trees, 1 Harrow, Beds,
!DLedsteads. and ali their coathing, 10 Chairs, 5
Tables, Bureau, Book Case, corner Cupboard,
! Safe, iron Kettle, Ovens, 3 Pots, 2 Skillets;
"ashlng Machine, some barrels and tubs, and
every other article Of household and kitchen fui-
niture In possession Of said Jones' AlthonsfiI
entirely good shall convey such tile only as
rests i'm me as Trustee.
WIN. b. CRAWFORD, Ttustes.
August Is, 1914.
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Trustees Sale Of Land.

RY virtue Of Deed Of Trust executed by
William Jones and wife to the subscriber,
bearing date Bird Of August, 1899, and of record
in the Clerks Office of the County Court OF Au-
TENDER next, expose to public sale on the pre-
misses, the tract of Land, containing 1876 acres;
more or less, on which the said Jones resides;
situated about six miles from Staunton, on the
road leading to Miler's Iron Works. Nearly ono
half of the tract is covered with fine lofty timber.
Persons wishing to purchase land would find il
their interest to call on Mr. Jones and examine
the tract now offered. A liberal credit can pro-
badly be obtained for part of the purchase
money.
The title is believed to be unquestionable. but
acting as trustee, will convey only such title as
is conveyed to me by the said trust deed.
.. CllESLEY KINNEY, Trustee.
August Is, 1914.
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HARDW ARE! HARDWARE
c. HUGHES .4R.MISTE.aD.
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
ENGLISH, GERMAN AND DOMESTIC UARDW IRE,

Is receiving by every arrival this mort from Europc
additions TO his large and
HARDWARE, which he is prepared 70 offer at a very
moderate advance sterling cost being n
enable his country customers to compete and uncrsc
so disposed those who make their purchases further
Young houses IN order to get share of the trade
IN their collection OF patterns and be satisfied with u
smaller profit and will really make il to the adv
me- and politely ask them to take the time and examine
my STOCK, which consists in part of Log, Trace Hal
description of fascnings for DOORS windows and shutters
Cabnet Makers hardware material; Gun Locks and Gun
LOCK Limbs and material for Gun Smiths; Files of every
description for Dentists Watch Makers and acbinists
now on hand an assortment in all Of 1900 doz pocket
Cutlery, from Wostenholm, Rodgers & Co makers;
OF Tools for all branches of mechanics and very great
variety OF House keeping and Cooking Utensils and
Fancy Goods, which offer above at
235 MARREI.S ST, a fe,c doors ,ccst of Charles A.
Baltimore. :"
Baltimore, August %, 1874.
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rYustec,s SHE.

ny virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to the
subscriber by Robert Steele, bearing date the
Bird day of July, 1887, and of recosd in the
Clerks Office of tho County Court of Augusta,
will be sold to the highest bidder. ON Saturday
the 2lst day Of September next, on the premises
near A. j. links, FIVE miles South Of Greenvilie,
in the county Of Augusta, l53 acres of land,
more or less, adjoining the lands of Philip link,
Samuel McGuttin' Peter Rush, and others, being
part Of tract of land of about 600 acres, con-
veyed to me by said Steele, by deed Aforesaid
Terms-One-third of the purchase money will be
required in cash on the day Of sale. the balance
in TWO equal annual payments. Acting as Tfus.
lee shall only convey such title as is vested in
me by the deed aforesaid.
JOHN NEWTON, Trustee.
August %, 1914.
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Executors Sale.

IN the 9TH OF September next, shall offer for
~ sale in front Of the Post Office. in the town
Of Staun,on, 1877 acres of Land, 65t Of which is
finely timbered, belonging TO the estate Of Jno. c:
Sewers, decd, and lying about TWO miles North
west Of Staunton, on the free road. -,
Also, at the Farm-The Wheat, Rye and Dat
Crop of the present year, with large quantity
of Clover and Timothy Hay, fine Road Wagon
and Team, Mich Cows, Backsmth's Tools,
Farming Implements, Threshing Machine. Wheat
Fan and Screen, &c. &c. &c.
Terms made known on day Of sale. M,
HUGH JNO. CRAWFORD.
Acting Executor Of Jno. G. Sowers, decd.
August Is, 1914.
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gAG .A0R u S a

200 acres of which cleared and the remainder
heavily tinlbered. The whole farm is admirably
adapted to the growth of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat
and Clover. The best Of the Land is YET to clear,
200 acres Of which might he cleared with advan-
tage to the farm, and yet leave abundance for
TIMBER There is productive meadow of about
8 acres, which may be enlarged to any extent at
the discretion OF the owner, and all of which may
be watered. There is also fine Orchard con-
sIsting OF Apples, Cherries, Apricots and Peach
es, being the choicest selection of rui. in West.
ern Virginia. There is rarely a tract of Land of
the same extent that boast of as many fine
and. never failing Springs, watering IN their
course the greater portion Of the Land.
The improvements are a large two story Frame
DWELLING HOUSE, two story Frame
Kitchen, Smoke House, Stone Spring House,
large Frame Barn, 40 feet by 100, Frame Me-
gro House, &C., all of which have lately under
gone thorough and complete course of repair.
1t is rarely such valuable property is offered in
market--it is in one of the best of neighborhoods,
and within mile Of Grist and Saw Mill; but
as we presume those who desire to purchase will
view for themselves, we deem further descrp-
will be offered to the highest bidder, on the prem.
Uses, on the 25th day of September next, at IL o.
clock. The terms will be one-haIf cash, the ball
ance in three annual instruments; trust upon
the Land will be required in security for the de-.
ferred payments.
The above lands will be shown by Mr. VIM.
IL. Rowland living near the premises, or by the
subscribers living near the Natural Ridge, Rock.
bridge county. VIM. HUMES,
JOS. GILMORE.
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M O II r q II .

STRAfED or stolen from the subscriber resi-
'Sding on the property Of Jacob koiner, on the
Long Meadows, on Sunday night lll inst,
TWO MA RES,
both bays, little darker than the other The
brightest had some few white hairs on the fore.
head, and is about I53 hands high. The dark
bay is about 10 hands high, shod all around, pa.
ces and carries her head somewhat stiff from pre-.
ylously having had the pole-evil--a little white
just above the right hind hoof, and some few
white hairs In her forehead. reasonable reward
will be given FOR them, and if stolen for the the
also. JOHN u. UOtJI,TZ.
AUGUST 22-3t*