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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-17

:, .ne United States Court for the Eastern
a,sict OF Virginia, December 9, 1874;
d M ~ matter Of Bankruptcy Of Samuel Branch
liz NJ county OF Campbell, in the Eastern viIg-
Pa ne sand Samuel Branch, who has been decreed
O,aS; uafepa by this Court having filed petition
ice ,h s lot his discharge: II is ordered, that no.
n thu e r be published in newspaper printed
before e I,l'y OF Richmond, seventy days at least
hsar iT ,''e 2ist day of February next, when
Un;a ns c Slll be had on the said petition, at the
mnn1 sa olates Court Room in the City Of Rich.
t.t,s ' and all creditors who have proved their
Al , ana other persons in interest, may appear
Msr SAD sala time and place, and show cause, if any
.hSn,S nave why The prayer OF the said petitioner
n. . A Copy-Tes,e:
io-wliwc P, MAYO, Cpk.
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RO. SAUNDERS, Prof. Ma,h.

BETHANY COLLEGE, June 81, 1874.
M. - stands very high with all the Facul-
u To your excelen, mode OF imparting in
sllnc,on. he deservedly obtained the first honor
in The iirs class Of graduates in Mathematics
lie alsu Obtained the second honor in Natural
Philosophy, and is in the first honor in Chemis-
nv" A. CAMPBELL,
PreS, and Prot. Nor. and Int. Phil.
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January IS, ls45-wliJune.

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
DAN AWAY from the subscriber, living
n near New Canton, Buckingham county,
Virginia, on the 9th inst, Negro Man named
Henry Langhorne, about IS years old and about
feet 10 inches high, spare, but well made, with
a bright brown complexion; he has scar on one
cheek believed 10 be the right; he has an honest
open counienance, and is quite intelligent his
nose is formed more like white mans than
negro's; is something of a carpenter and a rough
shoe maker-Had on, when last heard from, a
coarse jeans irock coat, and pants dyed brown,
neither new, the coat too short, black fur hat
somewhat worn l purchased him last fall OF
Rev. J. R. Bennett, who moved to Missouri,
about the same time. He has vile at MIR. Tho
mas Eldridge's in this county. He was heard
fromon Friday the 9Th inst, in making three I'M
successful attempts to cross the river in the
neighborhood of New Canton, with view pro-
baby OF escaping by the canal. The same
night a gentleman in the vicinity lost black
horse, which he may have carried of. II is pro-
bable he may aim for free State. The above
reward will be given, if taken out OF the State OF
Virginia, or fifty if taken in Virginia to be Sc
cured in either case until can get him.
WILLIAM LElTCH.
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WIN. s. DABNEY.
Dec 3l-cwds WIN. w. MINOR.

GALE OF LAND AND NEGROES-On
- MONDAY, the 9Th day of January, 1915,
Chat being Court day. the undersigned will otter
Tor sale, al King William Court House, 9 small
Tract Of Land, situated in The lower part OF said
county; and also some nine or len likely young
Negroes. The Land, and four Of said Negroes,
belonging 10 The Estate of Richard Minor, de-
ceased will be sold under decree Of The Court.
There are in the Trac, l42 acres by survey. II
lies Immediately on The Main Road from King
William Court House 10 West Point, about Two
miles below West Point Church. and ten from
King William Court House. The balance OF
said Negroes belong to the Estate Of James I.
Shadwick, deceased, and will be sold BY the Ad-
mini>lrator They are all young and likely, and
are mostly girls, from $ 10 II years old. Persons
wishing to purchase, will do wello attend.
TERMs.--Thc Land will be sold on credit OF
six months, the purchaser executing FIVE several
bonds, with good security, and Deed Of Trust
on the land The Slaves will be all sold tor cash.
The purchasers however, OF those belonging 10
the Estate Of Richard Minor, deceased, will be
allowed 10 give their bonds with good security,
bearing interest from the date, excep: Tor one-iiiih
part and 50 much as shall be necessary 10 detray
The costs Of The decree, and expenses OF sale,
which will be required in cash.
w. y. GREGORY,
Jan. I0-cwtls Conn and Admr.
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IMPORTANT SALE.

Negroes, Stock, Crops Household and Kitchen
Furniture Plantation Utensils, &c.
HNIIF undersigned rs agents for S amuel Carr,
i will proceed to sell a, his residence, Dunlora,
near Charlottesville, on Tuesday The 4lh of Feb
ruary next ilair, il not, The next fair day there
after, Sundays excepted, all the persona proper
~ Of The said Carr, consisting oil about Twenty
Negroes, Carriage and Horses and Stock OF eve
rs description, among which are Improved Cat
lie Of The Durham breed, Surry and Berkshire
Hogs, about fifty head OF Sheep some Of which
are fine Mution-all the crops, consisting in
part Of Corn, Oats a large stock Of Clover and
Timothy, Hay and Forage OF other kinds, and
also 5000 lbs Of Sailed Pork, and very large
lot Of fine old Bacon-all the Household and
Kitchen Furniture and the Plantation Utensils Of
every kind.
Terms-All sums under so, cash; over $40 and
under 300, credit Of six months will I've given
over 100 credit Of twelve months Bonds end
approved security will be required before The de-
livery OF The property.
aT There will also be sold al The same time
and place large and valuable Library, and
Ten Shares Of Stock in the Rivanna Navigation
Company The entire sale will be 1t public
auction, and without reserve.
WIN. s. DABNEY.
n. a..
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TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE.-For
i sale, privately on moderate terms, a small
tract Of highly improved land, consisting OF about
40 acres, lying in Cumberland county, 5 miles
below the Courthouse, on the Stage road leading
from Richmond 10 Lynchburg. On this tract is
convenient dwelling house containing four
rooms below and two above stairs, with dining
room in The cellar; and a small house on one side
OF the ward, containingtw two rooms, formerly used
as school house; also, the usual outhouses, such
as kitchen, meat-house courthouse, stables, &c
The neighborhood is thickly settled and very
good The advantages Of This place make it a de-
sirable location for mechanic, teacher, OF
professional gentleman Persons desiring further
information, will address Edward s. Brown,
SmilhvilIe, Powhalan County Dec 2O-cw5w.
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Wa & Mary COLLEGE, Feb. IS, ls12.
Extracts Of letters as to the standing OF his Fu-
Yi> al College: 50,
WV. & Mary COLLEGE, Dec. l6, 1914
"A> regards Mr.. -, take pleasure in stat
ing ,ha, he is one OF the best students we have
ever has. IN he Institution. He is now entirely
occupied with his Classical studies, and the Pro
fessor i, delighted with him in every particular.
We shall always I've ready 10 return our warnest
thanks % every Teacher who can send MS such
pnp;l.' T. r. DEW, Pres't.
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Cedar Hill, January 15-w3tc
TIE cELEDRATeD RACE HORSE, STEEL,

THE CELEBRATED RACE HORSE, STEEL,
a Go, by that capital Racer and most
~ valuable Stallion, imported Fylde; his
lA- dam Dimoth, by Constitution, which was
also the dam Of the famous running mare, Sally
Eubank; and his grand dam by Balls Florizel, will
stand the approaching season, commencing the
lst March, at Capt. Smiths Tavern, Charlotte
Court House, Va, at Thirty Dollars, cash, and
One Dollar 10 The groom. Pa,turage furnished
gratis, and mares fed at 37t cents per day; and
colored servants boarded free of charge.
STEEL is Of the largest class of race horses, be-
ing l6 hands high Of great substance and power;
a fine bay with black legs, and as race horse
equal to any in America He won twelve times
out ofthireen races. The only time OF his los
ing was at Baltimore, being beaten by Vashli,
when he was in bad order, though he beat Ports
month Chat bea, Boston, in that race, and got
$500 Of the purse as the second best horse in the
race Immediately after that race, he challenged
vashti to run four-me heats, for ten thousand
dollars aside, half forfeit which was declined.
For further particulars Of his pedigree and
performances, see large bills, which will be fur
nished TO gentlemen who may desire TO see them.
JOHN EUBANK.
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WV. x MARY COLLEGE, July ], 1874.
"Mr. ---> standing in my class has uniform
Is been Of The very highe>, characler-equal 10
lae very best may also add, that he has taken
certificates of proficiency in all the classes which
lie has attended allho' in some OF them he labored
under The Disadvantage OF attending them during
potion only Of the year
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LOTTERIES.

uOYT'S OFFICE.-Hoyi and the Goddess
IL OF Fortune are smiling on every body
Besides the following, we receive drawings dali
ly Price of Tickets from s 10 $l0 capitals from
$1,000 to $4,000.
BRILLIANT LOTTERIES FOR JANUARY.
Alexandria Lottery, Glass 3, for ls45: To be
drawn in Alexandria, D. c., on Saturday. ia
nuary 19lh lSi5 10 drawn ballots Splendid
Scheme: $4,000, 10000 5000, 1000, 3,4OO,
$500, 1000 500, 10 OF 1000, 10 of 500, 10 Of
200, &C., &c Tickets $40; halves s. quarters
2 SO. Certificates of Packages of 25 whole Tic
kcts $3.50; halves GO; quarters 30.
Mammoth.
$4,000 Dollars so prizes of 1000 Dollars
Alexandria Lottery, Glass A, for 1886 10 be
drawn in Alexandria, D. c., on Saturday the 25th
Of January, 1916. Brilliant Prizes: splendid
prize Of $4,000, $4,000, 5000, 5000 5000, 2415
so prizes of 1000, so Of 500, so Of 300, $50 Of
200, &c, &c. Tickets Sl2 halves 6; quarters 3;
eighths so. Certificates Of packages Of %
whole Tickets $l60; halves 80; quarters 40;
eighths 20.
Orders for Tickets, and Shares and Certificates
OF Packages in The above splendid Lotteries, will
receive the most prompt attention, and an account
OF each drawing sent Immediately after it is
over te all who order from ID. M. HOYT,
Dec 81 Richmond Va
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Prest. and Prot. Nor. and Int. Phil.

Bethany COLLEGE, Dec. %, 1914.
Il have no hesitation whatever in saying, that,
although Mr.. - was but a short time in my
class he, however, gave evidence of having been
previously well instructed l, wond much light
IN my lahors here, and greatly contribute TO the
pleasure Of nv position, all Students who enter
College were trained to those habits of accuracy
ana discrimination, which seem 10 characterize
AF --s preparation for College. All are
asreed that il is no, much reading, but thorough
ana accurate training in the elementary stages Of
Instruction, that makes the Classical Scholar;
anil Mr. - sa fair specimen of your man
ner Of teaching, cheerinly give my testimony
! The eSccllency oflhe principle upon which it is
conducted
"A: F. ROSS, Professor Of Languages"
Jan. l1-c2t
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AUCTION SALES.

TN pursuance OF decree of The Circuit Supe-
j. rior Court of Law and Chanccry for the
county Of King William, pronounced al its late
session. on the Dist November 1914, in the suit
of John DeiTarees and others, rs Thomas B.
Mtchelfs Administrator and others, the under
signed acting as Commissioners Of said Court,
will offer for sale, on the premises, at public auc-
lion. on MONDAY. the third dav of March
next, OS45,) il fair, il not, on the first fair day
thereafter, the Tract of Land Of which the said
Mitchell died in possession, containing, BY sur
vey, SAT; acres. The said tract lies immediate
" on The main road leading from King William
Courthouse TO West Poini, and between seven
and eight miles from The former place, and half
mile from West Point Church. There are on il
a convenient and suitable dwelling house, with
several rooms on a floor, and, also, The usual out
houses, &c, &c.
The terms under The decree are twelve months
credit, except for SO much as shall he necessary
10 defray the expenses of sale and costs of suit,
which will be for cash.
The Commissioners are authorized TO execute
a good and sufficient deed OF bargain and sale,
with special warranty, 10 the purclIaser-lhe pur-
chase money being required 10 be secured by
bond and good personal security, and deed ..
trust on the land
Persons wishing 10 view the premises can make
application 10 William y. Gregory, one OF the
Commissioners. residing at King William Court
house. BENZ. f. DABNEY, J
WIN. ~ GREGORY, Commits.
SAML C.. SCOTT,
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NTOTICE.-The co-parnership of Hubbard,
IN Gardner g. Co., expires this day by limiia-
ton. The business will be continued under the
firm Of Hubbard, Gardner g. Carlton, who will
continue to keep large stock of SHOES,
BOOTS, HATS, LEATHER, &c; and solicit
the patronage the old firm, and the public gene
rally. WIN. Fl. HUBBARD
JAMES Fl. GARDNER,
AMBROSE CARLTON.
Richmond, January l, Is45-eo6t
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A TEACHER WANTED.-Any gentleman
"A willing 10 take charge OF small School,
say from Is 10 20 scholars, at moderate salary,
CoTSthe presen, year, who can produce satisfactory
testimonials of character, and qualifications tor
teaching the English, Latin, and Greek Langna-
ge., might find it TO his interest 10 confer with The
Subscriber on the subject either personally, or BY
letter, forthwith. Any communication addressed
10 me, at Surry Court House, postage paid, will
be promptly attended 10: ,,
Snrrr Court Hnnse January 7-w3w
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Virginia, Dec. Is, IolF. cWlIF
SCHOOL AT WEST VIEW.
Mrs JONES and Miss RANDOLPH will
lHl continue their School at Or. Mason's the
ensuing year The Session will commence on
the first Monday in February next. and il is re-
specially requested, that those who intend send
ing pupils will make application before that
time, either to DIR. Mason or Mrs. Jones.
dJr... S,ono, NT,unf PrunSWiri, IN Va
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FaiuabLe Raj Eaair, on Nargd6e U0te7, n.df
James Rirer, fer Sn'e.
TIME subscriber wishes 10 sell his Plantation,
i near Cabin Point, called Mill Farm, lying on
Upper Chipoaks creek, containing about 1000
acres 300 Of which are in the county of Prime"
George, and The balance in :sumy. The creek !,
navigable up to The plantation for vessels oi %
10 GO IONS burhen. About one hatthe land -
cleared and now under 4 good fence, and ~
cultivation; the Other half in Woods, portion
Of which is in original growth with some Vefy
good Timber, and the remainder well covered
with Pines of large size suitable for Rail timber
or Steamboat wood. The Improvements are such
as arc usual on farm they CONSIST OF comfort
able Dwelling House, Smoke House, Barn, Sta
BILE, &c., and Quarters for The accommodation 81
about 30 Negroes There is also large Mill
House. which was formerly a Manufacturing
Mill, that has not been used during my minori-
"; but which might be again established, as the
mill privileges have not been forfeited.
The subscriber is disposed 10 sell bargain in
this property, il he can effect sale Immediately
by private contract; bul il not he will sell il at
public Auction, on The premises, on Monday,
a4th Of February. The land will be shown 10
any one desiring il, by Mr.. Bishop, who resides
on The premises, or The subscriber, whose addres,
is Charles City c. H. The terms will be one
third cash, and The balance in one and Two years.
Jan. l4-c2awtds. j. H. HARRISON.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF SLAVES;
~ By virtue OF a decree OF the Superior Cont
OF Chancery for the Richmond Circuit, prononn-
ced on the llh day OF January, ls45, in the case
of Goddin against Goddin, &c. the undersigned,
the Commissioner thereby appointed, will proceed
TO sell, at public auction, in front Of the Bell Ia
vern, in the city Of Richmond, on FRIDAY, The
24lh inst, commencing al II o'clock, The SLAVES
in The proceedings mentioned, consisting Of mer,
women, girls and boys-about fourteen in num-
ber Terms-Casb
JOHN GODDIN, Commissioner.
Jan. l5-,ds
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WILLIAMSBURG.

AT meeting of the citizens OF Wlil'S m>buTs'
held on the 18th day Of July, 1915 The Hon;
John B. Christian was called 10 Inc Cha'r, anu
Geo W. Soulhall was appointed secretary
The object Of the meeting was expiainea py
the Chairman, in eloquent and appropriate terms
when ,,,.,. W,
Jno j Jones. Ro. McCandlisl,, William Wal
Ter, Jno. c. Mercer and VIM. S. Peaohy, we're
appointed committee to draft Preamble and
Resolutions, expressive Of the object oil Inc meet
The COMMITTEE having retired few moments
reported The following Preamble and Resolutions,
which, were adopted
The Clizens Of Williamsburg have ieaFnso
with pleasure, BIZ, without surprise, that Mr..
Dew. The respected and valuable President Of lhe
venerable University Of William & Mary, mas
rejected the inducements held GU 10 lrie MN
away from an Institution 10 which he owes so
much, ard which owes SO much 10 him. lie has
ielt, as became him, that such debts, however iu-
" raid. can neverte cancelled. The duiltnl son,
who deyotes his life 10 The repay mcnt OF his
mothers care, frds himself, day BY day, more
bound 10 her by The very zeal with which be fui-
fills The pious task. Such is The spirit manifest
ed By MIR. Dew on this occasion. And, as his
nsighbors and friends, as inhabitants OF this old
Metropolis OF Virginia, the birth place Of her In
dependence, a spot halowed by The proudesl re-.
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Far he Enquirer.
PRESCRIPTION.

fhISChiE w.
Messrs. Editors: Will you permit one VINO
has ever been Democrat, 10 say few words IN
your paper upon this sutject2 have always
acted with The Spartan Band, and have seen our
friends turned out Of Office b. our Wing oPPo-
nents, even in This city, without mercy ana WIN
ont cause, and after they have heid ci''ce i'' :
very short period OF time. II comes win EiiseId-
bic grace from Wings then, o!alk Of proScf'P.'oi'
This word does not present 10 me snch d ouS
bear as il does TO the hiss and even 10 some o'
our own political friends. The public clilces o.
long not 70 any particular individuals, VINO nap
rcn 10 be appointed, and TO one mas ca use 10 eu'n
plain that he is removed ! have read WIN ped
sure your remarks in your paper OF inc Gu ~
stanl, under the head OF "ihe law and niacr
party" and though do moi concur IN an you
say, as am willing thai your Objection 10 pro
scfiption for opinion s sake" may be held BY you
az il was and is By your honored iaher without
blame from me, YET, as a Democrat | lcei some
interest that those who have lahored natu' III
times past, FLOR Inc support of our r,laclp'es,
should not go uurewartcd for their long anu
faithful services, and lhey have as Ihucn 'l'c 20
Offices now held 10y Wings, as they VINO hoiu
them; and as our ircuds need them as Weh
as Wings, when the power is in our hands 10 NC,
stow The Offices upon them, our rien"s shou'l
have Them. There is an office III this eng which
should be given TO some OF our friends refer
10 the collector Ct our port. This gentleman ms
held this Office for ten years or more. ne mas,
therefore, hell il long enough, in all conscience,
for one man. His removal, though, would mol
come under The head CT prescription, because
he has not voted al the Two last Pres ldenial fIec
lions Tor any one and though We have needed the
vote Of every man who was Of our party, the cor
leclor here has no, aided us in the least. lie mas
seen us struggling night and day, movlns lisa-
ven and Garth, IA advance our cause, and yet our
collector has been silent death is right that he
should continue 10 hold this office longer when we
have good men AID lrue-men who wolk, and love
10 work, who can ill this Office with equal, If not
with better ablilyl a majority II cur party
desire his removal, and his place iicd with
sterling Democrat, ore who needs and deserves
the b.slowment Of public favor hope this
will be done; and as regards the CRY OF 'rro-
scripton" from any one, We should care not.
Having filled the Office for ten years, rotation IN
office requires his removal, and against this prnci-
pie no one can raise murmur even. then, as
enc ofthe Democratic party Of this city, speak my
mind plainly, and call upon the heads OF The Co.
vernmenl 10 deal or this measure OF justice 10
some OF those among us who have labored 10
place them in power. Shall We have this office
A DEMOCRAT Of RietmOad Ctr
August 9th, 1915.
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EDITORIAL CHANGE.

The Milledscville (Geo.) Federal Union has
changed hands from Park & Rogers 10 Col d.
c. Campbell and II. V. Johnson, Esq II is wor-
Thy OF note, that each OF these latter gentlemen
was selected by his fellow citizens, for The dis
,ingnished honor of delivering eulosics upon
Gen. Jackson. This fact shows the high char
ac!er which they possess in the community, and
the addresses themselves speak volumes in favor
oflheir talents and varied accomplishments
The Federal Union has nobiy commended for
the right and has had great influence in sustaining
The power ofihe Democratic party in Georgia
that party is now fully organized, and has
strength 10 control the des,inies OF the STATE. Can
it be doubted, that that strength Will he firmly ap-
piled 10 wipe OUT all stain Of Whiegery, and
TO Danish 10 The shades such vacillatios, lime
serving politicians as Berrien, &c.2
We have every reason TO believe, that the new
editors, already SO well known to fame, will do
their whole duty, and We hope 10 congratulate
them, next fall, upon the complete redemption Of
their gallant Stale,
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in connection with tie study Of the practice -
Medicine and Surgery. v
Immediately before each lecture, the sud.,,.
arc subjected to full and rigid examinalion IN
the preceding lecture, or on portions Of arorov "a
text books. II is apparent that the plan OF which
the outlines have been briefly stated is one wb;.h
allows The student 10 commence as we'll asro co.
plele his medical studies in the institution ard ~.
sens happy combination Of the advantages =,
the system Of instruction, BY private pupiIa se -,
hat Of public lectures. qua
ANY person Of approved moral condrc, MAJ
offer as candidate, and receive Tie degree If n
D., without reference 10 the time he has beer =" ~
gagged in the study Of medicine, or of joiniog -,
school, provided he undeFsoes, in sali,taea W.
manner, the various examinations rrescrhs. :,
the enaclmens. The Professors arc: =
Robert f. Rogers, NJ. D., Professor Of Ch.,.
isi!y, Pharmacy, and Ma,era Medica. ''
Henry Howard, NJ. D., Professor of pa,lol.a.
and an, FRA Practice OF Medicine Obstetrics, and M.s
James l.. CaLeIl, NJ. D., Professor Of Apacr,.
PHYSIOLOGY, and Surgery.
John Stage Davis, NJ. D. Demons,,,.o,
Anaiomy. WILLIS II. WOODIEY proc,' ~
July lS-2awiOctls,. ''''Of'
u National Intelligence, and Union a..
que>ttd 10 copy. "'''' '''o" die T.