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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-21

~ cHANCERY-V In Richmond
un.,inss Court, January 18th, lS45:
Benjamin +. Roper fia'n'''''
pobcrI D Dayenpor, and Frances G. his wife,
AMI Nary +. Roper, Sarah Roper and James
pnrsr infants under The age OF twenty-one years
i.V!'s' '''"'' Defendants:
This dav came the plaintiff, by his counsel,
AMI hled his BILL and, on his motion, Charles
No. is assigned guardian ad liiem 10 the ll-
,ao defendants. 10 defend them in this suit; and
,ssr.unon, he filed their answer and The defend
ans Roler G. Davenport and Frances u. ms
viii. no. having entered their appearance ana
oven security. according 10 The act ot The Genc
al Assembly and the rules OF this Court, ana II
,nrearins 10 the Coun by satisfactory evidence
, ~, thew are no, inhabitants Of this Common
w-ath i is ordered, that the said defendants ap-
mar here on The first day Of April Court next,
and an answer the said plaintiff bill; and that a
cony Of This order be forthwith published IN Inc
civ OF Richmond for Two months successiyeiy,
and Tia, another copy be posted at the front door
81 the Civ Hall OF the city Of Richmond.
A Copy-TesIe,
~ 0~-uOn
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FRIDAY MosNiNG MARCH 81, 1915

THO ROBERT c. CARTER.-Sir: You be-
i ing nonresident of this Commonwealth,
and having no known agent on whom a notice
be served, will please take notice, that, on the
llth day of April, al The Tavern of Mrs. Mer-
chant in the town of Dumiries, in the county OF
Prince William, Virginia, between The hours Of
sun rise and sun set, shall lake The dispositions
of William Fl. Cockrell and others; and on the
l4th day Of April, at The Bell Tavern in The city
OF Richmond, between the hours OF sun rise and
sun set, shall take the dispositions Of $. Grady
and others; and on the 18th April, in the town of
Tappahannock, at the Tavern OF Thomas Jor-
dan, between the hours of sun rise and sun sci,
! shall take the dispositions of Thomas G. Gordon
and others-to be read in case in Chancerv
now pending in the Circuit superior Court OF
Law and Chancery for The County Of Essex. and
State of Virginia, in which am plaintiff and
you are defendant; and it, from any cause, shall
be unable 10 complete The taking the said deposit
tons on The days aforesaid, shall proceed from
day 10 day, at The same places, and between the
same hours, until The same are completed.
Yours, &C. JOHN A. PARKER.
Tappahannock, March li-cw4w
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Tn RY.-ViRG;SiA:-At Superior
i Court of Chancery for the Richmond Circuit,
held at the Capitol in the city Of Richm'nd, Oh
Friday, February 2ist, 1915, John Thompson,
Jr., and Curtis Garter, Pltls
Against
Alexander McKim and John Goddin, exccu-
Tor Of Edmund Bailey, dec, def's.
In this cause, among other things, the fol
lowing was adjudged, ordered and decteed,
viz: "And the court doth recommit the report
Of Commissioner Shore, with the vouchers and
proofs accompanying the same, 10 Commits.
sioner Poiliaux, 9ho is ordered TO correct all
errors in that report, and 10 receive proof
Of any debts due from the said Alexander
McKim, secured by the trust deed aforesaid, and
10 report the same, with all corrections which
NAV be made of the errors in Commissioner
Shores report TO the court, with any matters spe-
cally stated deemed pertinent by himself, or
which may be required by any of the parties 10
b. so stated, and return with his report TO the
colr all the vouchers and proofs which shall be
Produced before him. And the Clerk is author
ae and directed to deliver forthwith to the parties
or,her counsel one or more copies OF this decree.
"a copy-Teste:
an. P. HOWARD, Clk."
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

Richmond, February y, 1913.
The parties named and entered in this cause
are hereby notified, that have appointed Mon.
Gay, The 3l>t day Of March next, (lS45) at 10
O'clock, a. NJ 10 commence on the duties enjoin-
60 on Inc BY the foregoing order, at which time,
ana IN this Office, they are required to attend with
accounts, evidence aud documents, such as will
enable me 10 fulfil those said duties.
NJ B. POITIAUX, M. Commissioner.
Feb oS-cwSv
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when ne was elected Governor of Tennessee. he
soon brought order out OF chaos-and conducted
Inc Sf3te administration with great energy TeSIi-
la'lon and perseverance. He intends 10 meet all
his duties as President Of The Uniled States. az
promptly as 4 due consideration OF hi. couf>.
WI ! permit-to look ahead, and decide without
passion, but in spirit OF great moderation and
conslderation-to consult his Cabinet upon eyery.
great question connected with the public welfare;
10 make no hasty removals or appointments, ana
10 NIL no offices, AZ present, unless where vacan-
cics should occur and never without due advise.
ment. An able and sensible man. who scono.
misses his time, and devo,es himself most ASST
duously 10 The public service and er0lfs the same
industry and regularity from his Cabinet. is able
TO lransaci great mess Of public business in he
best manner. We have a right therefore. 10
expect from such an administration great prulnp-
lilude OF decision and great energy in execution.
There will be great pressure upon il al first.
but Mr.. Polk has conrived aready 10 control lie.
rush upon him Tor appointments and 10 rcono-
mize more OF his time for the discharge OF other tu
lies he receives his visitors Tor Two hours in the
forenoon, and abou, two hours in the nisht-bu, he
has his Cabinet around him every day-and never
suffers any one 10 interfere with his official en-
SaSemenis. Such Presiden. may accomplish
enough public service in four years time 10 com.
mand me gratitude OF The people, and 10 add 10 his
own soiv without aspiring 10 the honors Of II
tenn. We understand indeed, that Mr.. Polk
scouts he very IDEA OF il.
We understand that Col Thomas r. Bigger
Yesterday received official notice @! his aproin,
incnt Is Postmaster in this city, 10 succeed Gen
Is. Pcylon, whose Term OF appointment has eA.
pred. The business habits, courteous manners
and high character Of Col Bigger, render his an.
pointment universally popular
II IS but justice 10 say. lha, General Pcylcn The
late incumbent discharged the duties Of The Office
with skill and fidelity. and 10 The satisfaction Of
the community
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NAVAL.

APPOINTMENTS By Tue PRESIDENT
BIZ and iriii The .idritc and Consent ofths Senate.
Geo. W. LaIhain TO be chaplain, vice Jno + Ia
throp. deceased
Nathaniel Frost, 10 be chaplain, vice Chapman Swan.
decreased.
Nathan C.. Fletcher, 10 be 4 chaplain, 10 ill vacancy
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MARRIED.

On Monday, the 10Th March, at Thompson
willie, Culpeper county, Va, by the Rev Jane.
Garnet, Capt. AMBROSE p. Hill 10 Miss Louisa
V. kESNoS-alI of said county
On Tuesday, the 18th March, by the Right
Reverend Bishop J. Johns, Mr. JOINS D. Wen
srER. 10 Miss MARY ELIzaBETn DoGdRrr-all OF
this CITY.
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ESTHILL w A r + II o U S E
DE,JE,pSRTrpI IA

w T. S T. II | l. l. w A X T. II Y l.,
PETERSBURG, IA,
rs situated in high, dry and beautiful part OF
L The town, very convenient TO business. Grale-
full for past encouragement we say 10 generous
public, that we continue 10 offer every advantage
and facility that can be obtained in Petersburg or
Richmond; and that We receive from the Railroad
or Basin. all Tobacco consigned 10 US, or any
commission merchant, free oidraya gcto The plant
err and that The freight on all Tobacco sent 10 us
will be paid BY US, and deducted from the sales ol
Tobacco when made Our charge for such ser
vice is The same as made by HE other inspectors
in this place All OF which is most respectfully
submitted, By GRlGG SlDNOR.
Petersburg Feb. s, 1Si5-cwSw
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Joseph D. ATKINSON, Commissioner in
j Chancery tor Hsnrico county, and Notary
Public for Henrico county and the city Of Rich.
mond, may be found at all times at the office OF
Com'r John Shore, Governor Street
March 77cwlm
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BIZ The Lieutenant Governor Of Frsinia.
pROCJ NATION


wv HEREAS, it has been represented to the
w Executive, that John Memo, free man Of
color, late resident Of James City county,
charged with the murder Of his wife, Elizabeth
Memo, has fed from justice, and is now going at
large; therefore, l, John Rutherford, Lieutenant
Governor of Virginia, acting as Governor, pur,,
suant TO the Constitution, do hereby offer reward
of fifty dollars to any person or persons who will
apprehend the said fasitive and deliver him into
The Jail OF James City county. And require all
officers civil and military, and request The people
Of the Commonwealth generally, TO use every ex-
erton for his arrest, that he may be dealt with as
the law directs.
Given under my hand, as Lieutenant Cover
nor and under the lesser seal al o. The Com On
lsEALJ monwealth, at Richmond, this sixth Gay
. '' JOHN RUTHERFORD.
John Memo is described as "about five feet si1
inches high spare, bright black, sprightly coun n
tenance, and very quick when spoken ,o-sup-
posed to be thirty or thirly-Gve years old"
March 7-cw4w
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TSBELL & WILSON, ATTORNEYS Ar Law
L Thomas NJ Isbell and John r. Wilson, hav.
ing associated themselves in The practice OF Law
will hereafter regularly attend the Superior and
Inferior Courts oil Cumberland, Buckingham
Prince Edward, Amelia and Powhatan.
Address Cumberland G.. Fl. Feb 2S-rSi
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The Wings are deceiving themselves and de-
ceiving others. They would have rs believe that
there is mbecili,y, ncapacily, ndecsion in HE
present Cabinet. The Wings are grossly de.
ccived. "Minc is r0yktn@ C"bia't,' says Mt
Polk-anl We have no doubt, they will prove
themselves 10 be such. They are al ,etting 10 10
Tic study Of their respective dulles. Mr. Bucha-
nan is al home in our E6yeign Relations. Mr..
Walker is putting The best loot foremost, by col
Letting light from all quarters on The revenue ami
Tariff Mr.. G. Johnson is adjusting his arrange
mcns and anticipating his contracts, as Tar as he
can, to the new Post Office law Of next July. His
Department requires energy and economy-and
he is the man who will display both these quail
ties. Bancroft drops the Historians pen, for
time. 10 compass the condition and penetrate The
recesses of the Navy. Messrs. Marcy and Ma
son are preparing for The new and important Of
fees 10 which they have beer called. Success 10
them all
The Wings even harer themselves with the
hone of distraction in the Cabinet. The Wash
ington correspondent OF The Baltimore PalTiol al
iect> to believe, that "there is already division
in Nj. Folks Cabinel-each party striving for
the mastership in swaying and controlling the
President" What wretched humbugs, We are
advised upon good authority, that line Cabinet is
now an unil-and that The President has rather
100 much pride TO be controlled BY any Secretary.
They all ell him the truth; that IS Mer duty
They will give him advice: ttnt is his right. But
he will decide and 0ct for ktmsci'.
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VALUABLE REA L ESTATE FOR SALE.
Y The subscriber offers for sale the Farm on
which he resides situated in the county Of Camr.
bell, Immediately above The Town of Lvnchburg.
The tract contains about 800 acres of land. and
consists of 700 acres or more, living between
James river and Blackwaer creek (Which forms
one ofthe present boundaries OF the Town and the
islands in the river, running parallel with the
main body Of The land; the one containing about
| 30, and the other between 60 and 20 acres. Four
hundred and sixty acres of The tract arc cleared.
and in cutivation-the balance is in woods. and
large portion of il heavily imbercd. OF The
cleared land, lis acres Gnclusive of The island
are James river low grounds equal in productive
ness, il is believed, 10 any the river The por-
ton of the highland in cultivation is now we'll
adapted 10 the growth OF The different stables. and
is rapidly improving.
The dwelling-hUnse is large and commOdi-
Gus brick building, with eight looms above stairs
and convenient; cellar beneath The ou-houses
belonging 10 the dwelling arc well located. Of sub
slanlial materials and in good repair. The place
has on il an overseers house, barn. and allthe ne
cessary farm-houses. There is also on the pre-
misses, in immediate proximity 10 The town,
Warehouse formerly used for The inspection OF
Tobacco, which, with some slight repairs, might
be placed in a condition suitable for the same pur-
pose.
The tract admits Of being divided into three or
-four tracts, each having fair portion OF woods
and cultivated land.
The place will be sold entire, in Two or more
tracts, or it will be divided into small parcels or
lots, 10 suit the views OF persons wishing 10 pur-
chase The island will also be sold separately,
il demanded.
A minute description OF the place is deemed
unnecessary, as those who wish 10 purchase will
no doubt, make enquiry and examination for
themselves.
The,erms will be made known on application
TO the subscriber. The place will be shown 10
such as may wish to purchase, by the subscriber
or the manager MIR. P. r. Ryan, residing on the
farm. VIM. DANIEL, Jr.
If the tract is sold entire, possession will be
given the 18th November next, and a crop OF
Wheat seeded for the purchaser. Should any de-
sire to purchase small parcels or lots, they can OBJ
tain possession at once. w. D., Jr.
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NOTICE.

A PPLICATloN will be made 10 the Treasu-
II rs OF the United States for payment or re-
newal Of The following certificates OF u States
stock, Cor the amount due lherenPon issued by
the Commissioners of Loans for The State of Viz
ginia, in the name of John Rochel!.) 10 wit: One
certificate OF & per cent. stock Tor SO 30, on
which is due % cents; and one certificate OF 3
per cent stock for SO AZ, on which is due $40
IL; and one certificate OF 6 per cent. deferred
stock for 80 65, on which is due II cents.
March 4-w6w
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SALES CELEBRATED MAIDSTONE,
A ucu tr1cd and sure prcrca'iuc 10 EYDROPHO-
BIA, from the htes Of Mud-doss and ether rad'd
animals
H1HIS Justly celebrated Maidstone, 50 long
j the property Of the late Humphrey Sale, OF
Caroline county, Virginia, in whose hands il
proved so successful in preventing that dreadful
disease. the HYDROPHOBlA, in hundreds OF
cases. of persons who had been so unfortunate as
10 be bitten by Mad-doss or other mad animals,
is now the property OF the subscriber, who has II
in his possession, and who resides at CHERRY
GROVE in the lower end of Caroline comfy, three
miles from Sparta, and on the road leading from
Port Royal 10 Newtown.
The subscriber begs leave to assure The pub
lie that the good qualities and virtues OF This
stone in preventing bad effects from The bites and
wounds made by Mad-Dogs and other rabd and
venomous animals and reptiles, have been 50
frequently and SO fully proven 10 NE satisfaction
OF the community at large, that he deems il only
necessary for him TO say, that i. IS with The great
est confidence he recommends II TO public paro-
mage.
The terms of application Of the Stone, are, for
every patient Fifty Dollars, and board, with the
kndest attention given, free OF charge
He would also inform persons residing at a
distance, who may require the services OF the
Maidstone, that his residence is about l2 miles
from Milford Depot, on the Richmond and Ere
dericksburg Railroad and about the same distance
from Port Royal, on the Rappahannock river,
where steamboat passes twice week.
SAMUEL ANDERSON.
Feb. 20-w4w
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THE SECOND TERM-AN IDLE SPECULATION! !
The New York Herald insists upon il, that il

The New York Herald insists upon il, that il
is Mr.. pok's true policy 70 keep his party ioge-
lher, By running for The second term. Strange
mistake, This Mr.. Polk has pledged himself 10
decline a reelection, and we have no idea that he
will dream of any such project.
The Washington Correspondent ofthe Charles
ion Mercury says that "The silence Of the lnau-
gural on The subject of second term, has led
many 10 suppose that The President and his friends
have changed their minds on that point since The
election, and that if the salvation Of the country
absolutely demands it they may consent 10 hold
Office for eight years. should't wonder if there
is some truth in this. ! see limitations of tie
.or, creeping into the neutral press Now, We
sionM wonder very much, il there were any toun-
da,ion for such a suggs s,ion Indeed, We may
undertake 10 say, from the most direct authority,
that there is not particle Of truth in it,
Mr. Polk has gone into power like an honest
man and faithful patriot, TO do his duty TO The
country which has called him 10 her service. He
is an industrious man, himself; and, as he told
one Of his friends two days ago, Il have got
,corking cabinet; and We will all try to do our
part" Those who are intimately acquainted
with his habits, tell US, that he is a calm deter
mined, industrious, and msihodisal maa-,hat,
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NOTICE.

A LII persons holding claims against The estate
IA Of Captain Robert Hill, deceased, whether
in his individual character-as late Deputy
Sheriff Of Essex couny-or in any other capa-
city, will please make them known immeii-
alely, that may take The necessary Steps 10 d>-
charge all claims which may he legally esiab-
lishcd against said estate, as | am anxious IL
close nv administration accoun. finally; AMI
shall plead this notice in bar against all claims
which may be presented after such final settle
ment. PETER J. DERlEUX,
Administrator OF Robert Hill.
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IN CHANCERY--vIadlS AT Rules, held
i in the Clerks Office OF the Circalt Superior
Cour OF Law and Chancery, Of Essex county
On Monday the 81 day of February, 1915.
John Arrest, Nelson R. Dozier and Sophia his
vile, who was Sophia Arrest, Piain'itis:
against
JOHN A. Parker, Thomas NJ. AInes,, and
George Arrest, Defendants.
Game the plaintiffs by counsel, ard The nisi
Subpoena awarded in this cause, not being exc,
cnied on the defendants, Thomas NJ. Arrest and
George Arrest, and the SAID defendants not hav-
ing entered their appearance, and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence mat they are not lnhaoi.an's
Of The Stale OF Virginia: On the motion OF the
plaintiffs i, is Ordered, that the said defendants do
appear here on he first day of April term next,
and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that copy oil
this order be lorlhwh inserted in some newspa-
per published in The city of Richmond, for eight
weeks excessively, and that another copy be
posted /. the front door Of the Court House oil ms
county. A Copy. Teste,
JAMES ROY MICOU, Clerk,
Feb. l3-wsw E. C. S. c. L. and G.
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Wing requested 10 copy.
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES AT
PRINCE EDWARD COURT HOUSE.
TIME subscriber proposes TO open School at
j. Prince Edward Court House, on The first of
June next, for the education of young ladies
The location is handsome and pleasant, and
the buildings large and commodiouS having been
erected for The purposes OF a Female Seminary.
The society OF the neghhorhood is intelligent and
refined.
The course Of studies will be extensive, and
50 arranged, as 10 secure, as far as possible, The
greatest degree OF proficiency, and The best men
a training.
The Summer session will commence on the
first OF June, and close The last OF September
The Winter session will commence on The first
Of November, and close the last of April.
Expenses for Summer session Tuition Sl2;
Board, including bed, washing, and lights, $40;
Music Sl2 use of Piano S3 Fees payable in
advance
Board may be had in the most Sen;eel families
on reasonable terms.
ROBERT G. BRANCH.
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Jan. 21-w2r

IN CHANCERY- AT rules held
in The Clerks Office OF the Circuit Superior
Court Of Law and Chancery Tor the county o.
snrry. The Sd day OF February, lS45:
Peter T. Sprailey ard James w. Srratley, Ad-
Illustrators Of John y. Sebrell, deceased,
aga;ns; Plaintiffs:
William NJ. Yves, and Lucy c. his wife, FL
bridge D. N. Clary, Administrator OF the goods
and chauels of Joseph B. Warren, deceased, III
the State of North Carolina, and other
Defendants:
The defendant, Ehlridge D. \. Clary, Admins,
traitor, &C., as above named, not having snisrs &c
his appearance and given security acs cor rnr 70
The Act of Assembly and the rules OF this Court
and i,appsarng by satisfactory evidence that ne
is no, an nhabilant Of this country, it is ordered
Ina, the said defendant do appear here on the itst
MONDAY in May next and answer the bill Of Inc
plaintiffs; and tina, copy Of this order be forth
wi;,b inserted in some newspaper published in The
civ Of Richmond for two months successlvely,
an po>,el al the front door of the COURTHOUSE OF
his county. A Copv-Te>ie:
WIN. P. UNDERWOOD, c. c.
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MECHANICALLY Chesterfield
| Coun,y Cour, Feb. 10. 1915:
Peter +. Boisscau, Executor OF Sarah W.
DoiSsean 1iaih'n
agains. -
Winfield 5. Gibbs and Elizabeth his wife, 10
her. Lamb and Sarah his wife, Lewis g. Simon
s,n AMI Priscilla his wife, Daniel H. Boisseau
and Margaret Bosseau, Deienoah's
This dav came the plaintiff, by Counsel, and
filed his bill, and the defendant, Daniel H. bois-
seau. not having entered his appearance, and g.
ven security, according to the act oil Assemoi!
AMI The rules OF this court, and 1t appearing hr
satisfactory evidence, tina, he is not an lnhabl;an'
o. this country, on The motion OF the plaintiff, by
Counsel, i. is ordered that The said Daniel e.
Ro>.-au do appear here on or before the first day
.; the next April term Of this Court and answer
the plaintiffs bill; that a copy OF this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper published
in The city Of Richmond for two months success
siyely, and posted al The front door OF the Court
house Of this county. A Copy: Teste,
Feb l3-w2m P. POlNDEXTER, Z.
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oSpuUYDRED DOLLARS REWARD

NNEHUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
" Ran away from Farmvie, Prince Edward
County, the 26lh day OF December last, Negro
Man. by the name Of ISRAEL, who calls him
self ISRAEL JONES. He had on when he lett,
GRAY Cassinet Frock Coat and Panlaloons and
white Hat AMI probably common Silver Watch.
He is abou; IS or % years Old about 5 ieet or
inches high; thick, heavy form, with his knees
lule ,drncd in: when walking steps to!eraoly far,
with little swing. He is OF dark brown com
olexion, lul head of hair, rather bushv lie
has very Intelligent eye, good couirenance,
fail face, smooth skin, and very youthful ap-
pearance. lie is very good Carpenter, Tor
Negro, and does very good work al The Cabinet
trade, at which he worked last year. have no
doubt from all hear, that he has free papers,
purpor,ing 10 be from the county Of Prince Ed
ward, or some of the adjoining counties, and in
lends 10 90 to some free State, as he went on
without any kind of provocation whatever,
either from myself or MIR. King, who hired him
the last year | will give the above reward for
his apprehension and securing in Jail, il taken
out OF the State OF Virginia, or forty dollars It
taken in Virginia. and secured in Jail, so that
get him again. JOHN 1: GAoLplN
LeaksriNe, Rockingham Co., ~ {.
Eah l-c1lt