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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-13

prosperous population, shut up in mountains,
have vainly demanded an outlet TO the Eastern
markets?" But does it thereby render Justice to
The Enquirer? All that we have done is 10 keep
the hands of the General Government from med
ding in affairs over which il has no control, and
which are the exclusive objects OF Stale esisla-
ton. OF this we feel proud, and shall continue
10 make il a cardinal rule Of our future conduct.
But, while We would thus check all unconsltu-
tional legislation by the Federal Head, VIC have
done all in our power 10 develop The boundless
resources Of Vireinia-and SO far from wishing
10 "shut up in mountains the active and prosper
Gus population" we have made most jealous et-
forts 10 open an "outlet to the Eastern markets"
and 10 foster, by The action OF Own STATE and
our o~n people, all the interests Of Virginia Can
more be expected Of us? and ought The Enquirer
10 be held responsible for he "wanng and vast
ing away Of the noble old State, which must be
attributed 10 other carsesl We have no intcn-
ton, al the present moment 10 90 into This inter-
esting question. We designed merely TO thank
the Compiler, and 10 assure il Of our sincere dis
position 10 render our litle aid 10 the regenera.
lion (not political y of the Stale, which is as dear
to las as 10 any man.
1.-THE influence OF The Richmond Enquirer"
may now be lost, but the principles which il has
SO constantly maintained, shall continue 10 re-
ceirc The warm and sincere support of its pre-
sent Editors. We tear not for their safely. They
are SO firmly planted in the reason and the alice
lions OF HE people ot Virginia, that they are des-
lined, we think, 10 ou,live all assaults, even if
the Enqnirerwere 10 pass from The political Stage.
If they should be defeated, il shall not be from
an earnest desire and unrem,tei efforts, on our
part, 10 keep them in their present vigorous pros
perily.
?. ). We have just seen the highly colnpli-
meDtary notice OF ourselves in Saturdays Star
II does much more than justice 10 the style and
the sentiments Of our "Salualory Address" We
rrluTnour sincere thanks 10 The spirited editor OF
The Star, and hope, by our future exerlions 10 rem
der the Enquirer worthy Of his kind wishes and
flaltering predictions.
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OiAe7 Desirable Lands for .Sole.

Also at the same time, and upon the same
terms, the subscribers by virtue OF The last will
and testament OF John Fl. Craven, deceased will
offer for sale Farm containing 22ii acres, ~
ing within mile Of the town of Charlottesville;
and also reversionary interest. acquired by the
said John II. Craven, in The dover land of Mrs.
Martha Kew The former tract is almost CONT
snous to The Pen-Park Estate, 50 that it nigh,
prove desirable 10 the purchaser Of that estate
it is sufficiently large, however, for separate
Farm. A large part OF il is heavily limbered,
and so convenient 10 town, rs 10 make il abso-
lutely certain that The wood, 10 be spared, would
almost pay for the tract.
Possession 10 be given on the Isl Of December
next. An persons DESTROYS ofsecuringa home in
this delightful vicinity are invited TO examine for
themselves. and the subscribers will take pleasure
in offering them every facility Tor that purpose.
ALEXANDER RlvES, ! Executors NJ J. H.
ROBERT w. LEWIS, Craren, deceased.
April 25-ctdS
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Bureau or CoSsrN, EourpM'r ASD REPAIR,
April l8, 1915.

BrREAu or Cossr'N EourpM'r ASp REPAIR,
April 49, 1915.
CEALED PROPOSALS endorsed proposals
- for hemp will be received at this Bureau
until the 3ls day OF May next, for furnishing and
delivering at the hayward. Charlestown, Mas
sachusetts on or before the first day OF July,
1916, four hundred tons Of water-rotted hemp.
This hemp must be equal 10 the riga KEN
hemp now at the navy-yard, Charlestown In
deciding upon offers, preference will be given 10
American hemp, if offered at equal or lowerprice
than may be asked for foreign hemp. The hemp
must be subject 10 inspection and approval at The
navy-yard, Charlestown, Massachusetts, by per-
sonsto be appointed, by, and under instructions
from This Bureau, and none will be received
which shall not pass such inspection
Persons who may wish to furnish hemp perfect
" free from tow, and ready for spinning, can
forward separate proposals for such hemp which
hemp il the proposals should be accepted, must,
like the other, be subject 10 inspection and
approval at said navy-yard before il will be re-
ceived.
Persons making offers must state the price
asked per ton Of 2,24O pounds, delivered at said
navy-yard, and must forward with them an obi
cation from two persons of sufficient property TO
become suTeties for the fulflment OF The contract
10 be entered into, in one-third the amount OF
said contract.
To diminish the hazard to contractors Tor OIL
warding hemp from the Western States, which
may not be OF proper quality, or sufficiently well
prepared, the Secretary of the Navy has appoint
ed two agents, who will, when requested, inspect
hemp that may be prepared and intended to fulfil
contracts 10 be made under this advertisement
One OF these agents will inspect the hemp that
may be sent TO Louisville, Kentucky, and The
other that which may be seEt 10 81. LOUIS, IN
Missouri. These agents will be furnished with
samples OF the Riga Rein hemp excepting for
hemp fully prepared for spinning, and with the
means of testing the strength of hemp and will
be ready 10 give all information in their power,
TO enable contractors 10 have their hemp properly
prepared, and 10 ascertain the strength and cha
racter of it, before the expense of sending il 10 the
navy-yard is incurred. Unjust be- distinctly under
STOOD, however, that The inspection and opinion OF
these agents is merely 10 diminish the risk 10
contractors, by furnishing useful information
The only inspection by which the hemp can be
finally received and paid for will be that al the
navy.yard where il is TO be delivered.
In addition 10 the bonds which will be required
for the faithful performance Of the contract, ten
per centum will be deducted from the amount OF
all bills for deliveries and retained until the COM
plelon ofthe contract, as additional security for
its performance. The remaining ninety per
centum will be paid within thirty days after bills,
duly approved, shall I've presented 10 the navy
agent Boston. Massachusetts. May l-cw4w
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INFORMATION WANTED.

John WATTERSON, The son Of JOS. Wat
j terson, late of Montgomery county, Stale of
Virginia, lefl his fathers house some thirteen or
fourteen years ago, and was last heard of on the
Wheeling road, acting as agent for wagoners, or
some such business This was some seven or
eight years ago-since which time, no informa-
tion has been had OF him. His father having died
since he has interest here worth attending TO- II
he is still living, any Information of him will be
received by line addressed to James
Heslep Lafayette P. O., Montgomery Co, Va
Dec 2O-c2aWGM
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NEW YORK MARKET-May 10.

BREADsTrrFs-We have no alteration TO report.
We quote Gcnesee at 81 IS a SIT Ohio
and Michigan are firm al 81 62i rs; George.
town and Brandywine are held al 1 81. There
is very ule doing in Wheat, orr last qnola-
lions of s. 0S are sill current. Northern Oss
sell al 29i Soc. Corn, Northern We quote At 10
a H. cents.
CorroN-Thc market remains qniei, and the
sales do not exceed 700 10 900 bales previous
rates appear 10 be paid as ye, although BUYERS
demand a concession Of one quarter cent at
which rate some large parcels would change
hanI.
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PHILADELPHIA MARKET. May if

In
Cotton. perlh-Georgia Upland, 6, a It New
Orleans, Ct 7 Mobile, u u; Tennessee,
5! as
Fish, per bbl- 'Iackerel, No. new, 10 25
No. J, Ii, and No. 3, :.
Flour, per Dbl SupeIfne, A, 4 GA S 90.
Grain, per bushel--Penn'a. Wheat, SO a no.
Southern wheat, 81 100, Pennsylvania Rye.
So CO. Southern Rive, S. a So. Penna. Com,
49,. Oats, %, PC 81.
Molasses, per gal.-New Orleans, 10 bbls.. 3l!;
Trinidad, 49,
Provisions per bbl-Mess Pork. sl3 % IL
80; prime, 10 IS II; Mess Beet. 7 SO; prime.
$ So Hams, per h., 8 a II; shoulders. 6! 2 Gil
sides, II !. cents. Lard. s a s.. cents.
Sugar-New Orleans, Gl 1ic.; Cuba, 81
c.; Porto Rico, ! a Sc, Havana brown SIC; Bra.
I'll, 81 4 3: c. PER H.
Overwhelmingly leaf, to trade, 2. cents
per TO-
wnIsKeY-B b!s. D, and nhds Gle per gall.
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LIVERPOOL CLAsslFrc.TIoF.

sells at 81. 42c. The supplies are more Than
equal 10 the demand
WuIsKEY-Druige casks are tar, but inactive
at 23c Western and Prison barrels sell a. -
%. cents There is very lille doing in either de-
scrirton.
PRoylsrovs-The demand for Pork IS mode
rate. We quote small sales OF new prime Ohio
a, $40 SO; old do. a, . so; new Mess is held al
ID 81; old 60 al II 62!. Bcel Is very DULL
Lard is NOT so active as usual Wequote prime
al ia cen;s Cheese, in boxes ard casks, IS
held al "a So.
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THe B.sK OF ST. CLarR, MIcnIGaN.-Th
institution, as we learn By letters from Detroit.
made an assignment on The lsl Of May, The
cause Of lis stoppage was The failure Of Jesse
smith & Sons, OF Cleveland, Ohio, who were
the ow ners Of the bank, and whose specnlalions
in canal boats, steamboats,, -four mills, produce,
real estate, exchange, bank stock, cattle, dislle-
ries, and hundred other things, extending over
the whole Western country, have involved them
in great embarrassmen,s. The circulation of The
bank was large, and The failure will produce
very wide distress among The farmers and deal
ers in Ohio. Indiana and Mchigan-[N. y. Post
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, }


Richmond, April 10th, lS45.
IN The Superior Court Of Chancery Tor the
l Richmond Circuit,
John Cosby, PIN.
Agains,
James Gray CT ais, DIS.
Pursuant 10 decree made in this cause on the
Dis, DAY Of March, 1915, |, as one Of the Commits
soners in Chancery for The said Court, have APP
pointed the 9th day of June next, between the
hours of len O'clock, A. NJ, and two o'clock, P.
NJ, and so from day 10 day between the same
hours, Sundays excepied,) until The 18th day of
july following at my Office in the city Of Rich
monl, State OF Virginia, for receiving and hear
ns The proof Of whatever debts or claims the Gre
dl,ors of David NJ Branch individually, and Of
The late firm conducted under the name of the
aid Branch alone, but composed OF John B. Al
en and the said Branch, may have against either
he said David NJ. Branch individually, or against
he said firm. And should any such creditors
fail, under this notice, TO come forward and prove
their debts or claims, the Court will proceed 10
decree distribution OF the trust funds among
such Of the said creditors as shall have duly COM
Piled Herewith. JOHN SHORE,
April l6-2awt29Jy Com'r.
II New York Morning News will publish i'm
metia,ely twice week till 29th Jnly, and send
bill 10 this Office
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TOBACCO PLANTS FOR SALE.
IRON fr,y 10 fifty thousand Oronoko Tobac-
+ co Plants for sale Apply, post paid, to
Da. WILLIAM BANkHEAD,
Guinney's Depot, Caroline county.
May 6-cw2w
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OFFICIAL.
NAVY DEPARTMENT-ORbrAs, &c.
My 6 1915.

NAVY DEPARTMENT-ORbrRs, &c.
MAY S, lSi5
81 Assistant Engineer, WIN. 0. MERCER, De.
tached from Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, and
waiting orders.
Professor A. G. Pendle,on, furlough one year.
May O. l645
Md>hipman, John NJ. Brooke, ordered 10 re-
ceiving ship Pennsylvania, at Norfolk.
sy Amongst The passengers in the Hirbetnia
came naval constructor, sent cut by the British
government for the purpose Of building five
steamers on The lakes, Well, they may be
ready 10 launch when The ice is two iert thick
next winter.-[ Boston Pest
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,,I0S' SARSAPARlLLA-" What tor

1.IOS, Observation-Disclosures tor
,nres saws Or. Hcrschel, might have been
;;1,srsed with, had few simpler principles oil
n nGTsiology been earlier understood" Modern
ppS,s;,lngy has doubtless done much for the anne
Io,,,,on Of human suffering, in pointing 10 The
W. q HE seal OF the elements OF disease IN
Wits range Of disorder; but experimental chemls-
sry has done quite as much in The discovery Of an
=. ,ssn, which will reach and purify the infected
an3 injecting stream. Sands SarSaparilla affects
III, his ,npor.an, change, with directness and uni
f,,n.r almos, incredible Sal, Rhenm, Erysipe-
i,s Ringworm, Leprosv, ervspecies OF Scroiu,
Inns complaint. Mercurial Ulcers in briet, all
,pppura,ins sores and eruptions disappear under
is operation.
u For further particulars. and conclusive cvi-
Isncc Of lis superior value and efficacy, see pam
pbles which may be obtained OF agents gratis.
~ Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail,
and for expectation, b. A. p. SANDS & CO,
Druggists and Chemists, Granite Buildings. No.
= Broadway, corner OF Chambers street New
Yo-s. Sold, also, by ALEX. DuvAL \ Co,
aeen,> Main street, Richmond, Va. Price 81
~ hl... mr. ,iy bottles for 80 Nav
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MARRIAGE.

Married, on The 9Th inst, By The Rev. Nj. 3.
Sweeney, Mr.. D.NDRIpes BALl Of Heniico roun.
Is, 10 MISS May J..s Ropra. oihe city u R'ea.
mond.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-13

GaRAr FIaE ~ NswsERS, n. Give have
verbal intelligence that most destructive fire oc-
CURED in Newbern on Friday morning last. As
We hear, some thirty or forty buildings were con-
sumed on South From, and Middle street; among
the number, many large and valuable brick edl-
fees No estimate OF the amount OF the loss sus-
tanned has been received. The warm synPa-
ihies OF This community cannot bnt be aroused on
account Of The atiiiciion of our neighbor Town.
Uila,in gtOH CHrer., Nay I.
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WnMisGros CRY ELEcTIoS.-An election
took place in Wilmington, Del, on Tuesday,
and resulted in The choice Of Issac Dixon, Demo-
crat. Treasurer, BY majority Of 10, over J. I.
Robinson, Whis. and 3s6 ov,r Joseph A. Hunter.
Native. In The first, second and third wards, the
Democrats have carried their council ticket in
The fourth, the Wings, and in The fifth, the Natives
Ofthe five members elected two are Democrats,
one Wing, and lwo Natives. In The Boani OF
Assessors, The Democrats have majority over
boh II Raliimorc SIN.
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THE PEN-pARK MILLS FOR SALE

THE PEN-PARK MILLS FOR SALE.
AT the same time and place. and upon The
same terms, the undersigned will offer for sale,
these valuable Mills with hundred acres of
Land, being The property Of The latter concern of
Craven 4 Whehurst. The situation Of these
mills is most eligible for the purchase of wheat
and the manufacture OF flour. In the heart OF The
county, within short distance of the river. and
the town Of Charlottesville, they possess peculiar
facilities for an extensive custom, convenient &C
cess to transportation, and constant and profta-
bic market for the offal OF the mills. These mills
are worked BY stream that never fails, except in
extraordinary droughts; and The dam, though
furnishing large head OF water, being of incon-
siderable size owing TO the pecullarics of the
locality is not liable like most other structures Of
that sort, 10 waste or breakagc. portion oil
this land. living within quarter of mile OF the
town. is heavily tmbered, and, therefore of grea,
value.
This site cannot be loo highly appreciated for
its fine wafer power, calculated 10 propel every
species of machinery. The large Mill House
might he adapted al comparatively little cos, 10
the manufacture of cotton or woollen sools II
is 10 be hoped that amid all The growing interest,
beginning TO he fell in Virginia in this branch OF
labor, capitalists and manufacturers, looking 10
such investments, will not neglect The opportunity
of securing SO advantageous location Tor such
enterprise.
Immediate possession 10 be given The pre-
misses will be shown TO all desiring TO purchase, by
any one of the subscribers
ARTHUR WHITEHURST, J Executors Of
ALEXANDER RIVES, ~. H. C,oren,
ROBERT w. LEWIS, }deceaVd.
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WATSON & DlRREII.

COMMISSION and FORWARDING MER.
~ CHANTS, opposite the Basin Sheds, Rich
mond, will advance literally on TOBACCO,
WHEAT and FLOUR, consigned 10 their care
March OI--cHW
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Navy DEPARTMENT, BUREAU
OF Provisions AND CLoTnlSG,

SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed proposals
~ for Navy Clothing and Clothing Materials"
will be received at this Office until o'clock, p
NJ, on Tuesday, the 9Th day oil May next, for
furnishing and delivering Con receiving thirty
days noiice) at each or either of the Navy Yards
at Charlestown, Massachusetts BROOKLYN. New
York, and Gosport Virginia, such quantities OF
any or all OF the following named articles of Ma
w Clothing and Clothing Materials, as may be
ordered by the Chief OF this Bureau, or by the
commandants of said Navy Yards respectively,
during the fiscal year commencing on the Isl day
OF July next, and ending on the 30lh day Of June,
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LAND FOR SALE.
AM authorised to sell the Tract of Land on
l which William B. Banks, Esq, now resides,
on Banister River and Pole-Cat Creek, in the
county Of Halifax, three miles Northwest Of Ha-
lax Court House. The said tract of Land con.
,ains between $50 and 760 acres, fully one-lhird
of which is in woods, and mos, OF which is fine
tobacco land; most OF The cleared land is in
good state Of cultivation and all susceptible OF
a high state OF improvement having good clay
foundation and not liable to wash, and is well
adapted 10 the cultivation Of tobacco and every
description Of small grain; lies well, and is well
Va,ered
There are also on the land an excellent Grist
and Saw Mill erected a few years past. Banis-
'eT river is navigable from these Mills, and any
Quantity of plank can be disposed of in Clarks-
vile and other villages on the Roanoke There
isa large and excellent Dwelling House and all
other necessary outhouses. The place is healthy,
and lie society Of The neighborhooi is equal 10
any IN Virginia.
All persons wishing to purchase, will call on
Thomas S. Flournoy, at Halifax Court House,
William G. Banks, who resides on the pre-
Ilses, or on the subscriber, residing at Chalk
Level, Pitlsylvania county, either one OF whom
sll'ake pleasure in showing the land and MAX
'ay known the terms, which will be reasonable.
May 2-cSw VIM L. PANNILL.
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ROTARY PUMPS.

XVI AM " mI
THE inhabitants OF Richmond, and all others
i who may be interested. are invited 10 exa-
mine the Rotary Pump and Engines now exhihi-
l, IN his cily hy the subscribers al the Office OF
n, Southern Planter, Main street. nearly oppo-
sic he Banks This Pump is found, upon trial
Of l2years 10 be superior in operation, and more
durable than any other in use-it has received a
Gi2loma from the American Institute for three
successive wears. The subscribers manufacture
four sizes, which can be applied 10 Wells, Us
terms. Springs &C. also for Stationary Engines
ior Factories, Movable Fire Engines tall Road
Stations for Supplying Reservoirs, and protection
against Fire, and Tor any other purpose where a
large quantity OF water is required being per-
ltci Draueh, and Force Pump, drawing from ID
10 300 gallons of water a minute. Tins Pump
has been extensively introduced in the new Eng
land States and has given universal satisfaction,
as can be shown by letters oil Recommendation IN
our possession. We also manufacture Garden
and plantation Engines, a nea, and useful article.
We keen also on hand Lead Pipe OF various
sizes Hose, Slop-cocks, and every article neces-
sary Tor putting The pumps in operation.
Persons wishing TO purchase 10 sell again, can
IL SO al a satisfactory discount.
anril s-c:}m e. S. WILLIAMS eco.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
CCHOOL OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY
- Professor George Tucker having rendered
his resignation oil The Chair in this School TO lake
efec, al the close Of the present session, the
Roan. OF Visitors will proceed TO the appoint
men, Of his successor al their annual meeting on
me Is. July next.
The subjects taught in this School are, Mental
Philosophy, Political Economy, Logic and Bellies
Letres
The compensation OF the Professor consists OF
a salary of one thousand dollars fees from The
members Of the School, and house and garden
Tree OF rent.
Applications may be addressed TO c. Johnson,
Esq. Rector &C., at Richmond, or TO Professor
William B. Rogers, Chairman OF the Faculty, at
the University.
w. II. WOODLEY, Proctor, &c.
April 2I-ctlstJuly
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LAsSlCAL SCHOOL. The subscriber
i !. mas asa School at his residence, in the coun-
d. y Aioemarle, miles above Scottsville, for
lain Instruction Of bpys in the English, French,
Z sa' ana Greek Languages, and would be glad
~ SS,aiee or four more boarders in his family on
following terms.
ruh,uanp p: session Of 10 months: $40
mon n 10 English branches, 90
s,' 20, French, Latin or Greek 30
i'-clm THOMAS D. SHELTON.
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MEDICAL INSTRUCTION.

WE Summer course of private instruction
= will commence on Monday, April The 9TH,
sna continue until the end Of August. The plan
winch winch will be pursued during the course, is in
,enaet 10 prepare the Student in the elementary
ranches Of his profession, and thereby enable
y W 10 derive the fullest advantage from the
, winter course Of Lectures and will embrace
|euTes and examinations upon General Physi-
o''ey, Pathology and Therapeutics, constituting,
=. ,hey do. the entire subsiructure OF Medical
" ~ The Student will also have the benefi,
c q slinical instruction at the Aims House and
s sa Hospital, embracing large share ofSur-
goal cases and operations. Fee $50.
D., AUG. L. WARNER, M. D.
richmond, March %, 1S45-cl0w