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LAND FOR SALE.

LA
r AM authorised TO sell the Tract OF Land on
i which William B. Banks, Esq, now resides,
on Banis,cr River and Polc-Cat Creek, in The
county Of Halifax, three miles Northwest OF la
lilax Court House The said uact OF Land con.
lains between $50 and 7G0 acres, fully onc-'hrd
of which is in woods and most oil which IS iinc
tobacco land; mos, of the cleared land IS IN a
good state Of cultivation, and all susceptible OF
high state Of improvement, having good cay
foundation and not liable to wash, AMI IS wei
adapted 10 the cultivation of tobacco and every
description Of small grain lies well, and Is well
watered.
There are also on The land an excellent GTlsi
and Saw Mill erected few years past BANS
Ter 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
is large and excellent Dwelling House and al
other necessary out-houses The place is healthy
and the society of the neghborhood is equal 10
any in Virginia.
All persons wishing 10 purchase, will call on
Thomas S. Flournoy at Halifax Court House,
or William G. Banks, who resides on The pre-
misses, or on the subscriber, residing at chalk
Level, Pirsylvania county, either one OF whom
will lake pleasure in showing the land and MAX
ing known the terms, which will be reasonable
Nav 2-c8w WIN. L. PANNlLL.
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y.I11ApIEI.aND FOR SALE.

DY virtue of deed OF trust, executed to The
Is subscriber by Alexander Paris, bearing date
on the 25h day of April, 1914, and Of record G, N
the Clerks Office of Allegheny County Court, |
shall proceed, on The 18th day of July, 1885, Gor
the purposes therein men,ioned) TO sell at public
auction 10 the highest bidder for cash, on The pre-,
misses The following tracts or parcel, Of Land 10 10
wit: i'll l4l 10, IS, lGs, $50, and % acres IoI
such interest as the said Paris may have therein)
all Of which said tracts are supposed to contain
74O acres and adjoining each other, lying. in the
said county of Allegheny, on Jackson's river;
large portion of which are valuable low grounds,
and in high state Of cultivation, well adapted 10
the culture Of grain, &c. and upon which is erect
cd valuable Tavern establishment, known as Pa
ris's Tavern, situated on the turnpike road be-
tween Callaghan's and The Hot Springs. The
title 10 said lands is supposed TO be ndisputable,,
but, acting as Trustee, | will only convey such
file as is vested in me by said trust deed.
'''o WILLIAM SKEEN, Trustee.
Nav 9-c9m
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O,bcr D,sjyo51s I,auds Gr sale.

Also, al the same time, and upon The same
terms the subscribers, By virtue OF The last will
and testamen, of John III. Craven, deceased will
offer for sale a Farm containing 224. acres, Is
ing within mile Of The town of Charlottesville;
and also reversionaTy interest, acquired Is The
said John III. Craven. in The dover land OF Mrs
Martha Key. The former lracl is almost CONT
suous 10 the Pcn-Pak Estate, 50 that il might
prove desirable to The purchaser of that estate
ii is sufficiently large, however, for separate
Farm. A large part OF il IS heavily timbeie',
and 50 convenient TO toxin, rs 10 make i, ALSO
utrly certain, that the wood 10 be spared would
almost pay for the tract
Possession TO be given on the Isl Of December
next All persons DESTROYS oisecuring home in
this delightful vicinity, are invited 10 examine for
themselves, and the subscribers will take pleasure
in Offering them every facility for that purpose.
ALEXANDER IVES, Efecn,ors If J. H.
ROBERT w. LEWIS, Croren, @eee0scd.
April 25-ctlS
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PROPOSALS FOR COAL.
BUREAU or NAyY-iARDs AND DOCKS

May IL, 1915.
GEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed promo.
- sails for Goals" will bc received al This In.
reau, until o'clock p. NJ, The 9TH day Of June
next, for furnishing and delivering, for The use Of
the navy, The following quantities and de.crinrions
OF Coal, al the Navy-yards specified, viz
Portsmouth,, y. Hampstnc.
II tons red ash anthracite.
Bosioa.
I,l25 ions Beaver Meadow anthracite lump.
800 tons Peach Orchard anthracite, (bfosen and
scrccnrd.)
5000 bushels best Cumberland (ior starring
COCO bushels Midlothian, (ior smiths uss.)
Nem Yoh.
go tons Lackawana
80 do I.ehigh, (broken and screened
20a0 bushels lump Cumberland, or Queens
PhHad,ipfia.
0lons Lchigh, (hroSen and .crecned)
Washington.
10000 bushels lump (M;u,h;,.
$4,000 do average, ''"''o'i''a".
10000 do best Cumberland
Norfolk
5000 bushels average, lu,uo,,;,n
1900 do grate or screened, { "''''o'"'"''
f'cn0roit.
100 tons anthracite.
A II Of The above Goals are 10 be o( the very bta
gnaiUy, and 10 be free from sulphur ana ali other
impurities 10 be delivered at Tie respective wards
one. ha on or before The 3lsi day of August next
and the remaining hall on or before the .Sl>t day
of October next, subject 10 The inspection OF the
officers designated by the commandants OF The lc-
speclive yards, and in all respects satisfactory 10
The inspecting officers appointed hy him.
Persons Offering are required 10 make separate
oilers Tor The delivery Of each kind Of Coal at ea,h
Of The yards specified, and Ia state the price for
each kind distinctly, that separate contracts may
be made lureach navy-Yard, and for each quality
il desired ly tie department. The price asked
for The anthracite Coal must be lur The Inn f3,3l0
poNndS, and that for The bituminous must bc PER
knSisi 81 FIR pals, Is weighed or measured al The
vaids where delivered; and, when delivered, salts
factory evidence must he furnished that they
were taken from The mines or pits specified in Inc
contracts.
Bonds, in half The amour, Of each contract
will lie required FOR their faithful performance, in
addition 10 a reservation Of len per ccn,um upon
all bills which NAV he approved which reserved
Ten per ccnlum will not be paid until The compile
lion ot The contract 10 the satisfaction OF The re-
specIivr commandments OF The wards al delivery.
l.. WARRINGTON,
Chief Of Bureau
Tobe published twice a week until 1,h al June
next, inile Union, Inlellicencrl and Constitution,
Washington, ID. c.: Baltimore Republican and
Sun; Pennsylvania, keystone and Ledger, III
Philadelphia; Harrisburg Union Richmond
Enquirer; Portsmouth (Va) OH Dominion;
Evening Post ard Morning News, New York.
Proplieors Of The above papers will be pleased
send copy oi Tie paper conlaininsl The above al.
.eriSmen 10 This Bureau.
May l5-2awl7ilJ
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! CHARLES LUMsDEN, Hasca Maker


&.sA aud Jc,rclIcr, Petersburg, N-Contnues 10
repair Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, at short
ton. He keeps constantly on hand well select
ed stock of Watches, Iewcry, Silver Spoons ane
Fancy Goods, embracing almost every article
usually kept in Jewelry Store.
In addition, will be found an excellent assort-
ment Of gold, silver and steel mounted SPECTA-
Giles, as well as Spectacle Glasses, of every
description, 10 fit in frames. He bestows great
pains in the selection of lis Spectacle Glasses
and he assures his friends that his Glasses are OF
the very best quality, well ground and perfectly
of Optics and the structure fthe eye. he is pre-
pared TO give the most proper advice 10 persons
choosing Spectacles or Glasses All Of which
will be disposed of on reasonable terms.
ErOd Gold and Silver taken in exchange.
Petersburg, May2 cwli
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

CcuOOI. OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY
- Professor George Tucker having rendered
his resignation ofthe Char IN lhis school, 70 'ase
Pnard Of Visitors will proceed 10 the appoint
ment of his successor at their annual meeting, on
-. The subjects taught in this School are, Mental
Philosophy, Political Economy, Logic and Bellies
The compensation Of the Professor consists Of
members of The School, and house and garden
Applications may be addressed to G. Johnson,
Esn.i Rector Sc, at Richmond, or TO Professor
William B. Rogers, Chairman Of the Faculty, at
inc oH''s W. II. wooDLEY, Proctor, &c.
April aI-cllsuuly
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INFORMATION NTEp

TOIIN WATTERSON. The son OF JOS Wat
j ierson, late Of Montgomery county, Stale Of
Virginia, left his fathers house some thirteen or
fourteen wears ago, ana was last heard Of on the
Wheeling road. acting as agent for wagoncrs, or
some snch business. This was some seven or
eight years ago-sincc which time no iniorna-
,inn has been had OF him. Ills father having died
since, he has interest here worth attending To- II
be is still living. any information oil him will lie
thankfully received H. a line addressed 10 James
lIe>lep, Lafayette L. %, Montgomery Co., Va.
Dec 2n--c:la Win
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&c the Richmond Enquirer.

r,,nirer Is puh'sheu uhtLf anu Sn"ii
rr Inc nv, the Daily Paper, seven dollars per ai-
WEEKLY ra,. Of eight dollars If taken for short
nun. ana ~ ons year. For The Scmi-Weekv, re
CT pei'"d wa" and Three Dollars Ton SIX mon,s,
oa's per be paid a. the ctee, or tehit'eu ny
pA,sbe ~ Nd OIL SIX Dollars per annum al 'he emu "
mail, pest pa''' ' ;,
The yelr "a This Office may he RENTED per ma,'
i anIaayailahle Bank notes, NJ te r'sk "' .he Eur
IN sca Of all letters osny pad oy me
iot M III single letter IS scarcely oil any acI"
The P, II is the accumulation "i postage, ~ an
,e;.e WIN .n.,ness which operates rs serious 'aA
e" ~, EirnIs - .nyrpT,slNG.
49,, m,iIY ENQUIREc-For one square 9,
N lnn ~. ar less first insertion, my Gents, an"
sixteen t,n, insertion twenty-five c.nts-u ihse,'
evriy sa'w,.sl twice a week, or three times "ee"'
ei r n'e and half cents. ,,u.xs e., thirty
,ry >f'e' are charged ty dollars 70. .n'ss
AnauA' ~ y; ina, proportion for advertisements =, .
lln,S, am :" went Lottery Vendors anu AueHon
s,:'s' charssd one hundred dollars, 'Papei ~
en.td ur ssMl-wEEKLy-one square OF cs s,n;een
anc. 81 cents ,,,e. must be accompanied win the
Orders ifHh references, 10 insure exscu-
tina. ,,.,-;,s and .Marricges from the country,
ar AL u'' a,,.,. han! .writing IL unknown III TINS
Whenever M a.ihrnticated by the endorsaton OF .ilr
otfe mu; ,hs n-i.hborhocd, or they WIN iii no caso
PoStmaNe. Evrry measure, that has been TAKEN ~
tr n.ns;,ons aud quzzes, has proved hsie'olole
pr.ra, , ~. must. therefore, insist ~ snch eusc
una'asA denomination being certified 0y tue name VI
up", ~. ,criasn the back 81 the ietfer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-23

COMMITTED 10 the Jail OF Kanawha coun-
- ~, on the S,h December last, as Runaway
Slave, although he claims to be free, man call
ing himself ALEXANDER ANTHONY, aged
about so years-very black, large white eyes,
about feet 10 inches hish-had on when COM
United blue lnsey coat, pair Of negro cotton
panaloons, an old swans-down waisicoat with
eu'iet buttons, and an old straw hat He says
NJ n was emancipaled by man named "John
IN his committal, he produced paper, callingit
ny free papers," but which no man on Garth can
..ec'pher Ii he be a slave, the owner is desired
"pFove him, pay charges and take him away
WILL HATCHER,
Apnl 4-w3m. Tailor OF Kanawha CO.
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From The I.omsrliie Jown0i
IL SOUTHERN METHODIST EPISCO.

PAL CONVENTION.
THURSDAY, May Is
The convention met pursuant 10 adjournment
Bishop Andrew in The chair.
The usual religious services ty The Rev J.
Stamper.
The president called for repors-no response.
lie called for petitions and memorials.
Mr. Brush, OF Kentucky, presented memorial
from the mayor and city council OF Louisville,
asking for The establishment Of The Book Concern
in that city.
On motion, The convention resolved itself into
a committee OF the whole, for The purpose OF con-
sideIing ,ihereport oil the missionary committee
Mr.. Eally was called 10 the chair and the report
made
After some discussion upon the merits Of The
report, The committee, on motion, arose, reported
progress and begged leave 10 sit again.
DR.. Bascom, chairman ofihe committee on or
ganization presented and read their report which
occupied one hour and three quarters
On motion, il was ordered that one hundred
copies be printed for The use Of the convention
On motion, The convention adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-23

ANOTHER CnANGE.-Yes,crday' Star contains
a weil-wrlIlen ana appropriate Valediclory OF
Me Sreeter, the late Editor, who snrrenders the
charge 10 Messrs. J. w. Leween s. Co. MIR.
A. Judson Crane Will acl as Editor Tor a limited
period Our best wishes attend The enterprise,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-23
VOLUME 42---NO. 5.

Since writing The above, We have received The
Journal Of Commerce, which contains the follow
ing additional strong sentences
at ought 10 he understood and remembered that
the ecclesiastical separation which has ,a.en
place, rds tOrced upon NE South IN he riolfrcc ri
Northern men. The necessity was deeply regret
led by the South, bit conli mol be aroidrd.n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-23

The New York Herald states, that the monster
steamer Great Britain is coming over in July, and
that The Hon. Edward Everett. arrived, ii is said,
on The Britannia
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sscapin& Machines.

The snl,.cri!er having pnr-
chased, in The Spring Of 1911,
Of Mr.. Cyrus II. McCor-
mick, lhr Patent Right in his
highly approved ReaPiDsma-
chimes for The couulies Of
llcnrico, New Kent. Charles
CITY, James CITY and Glou.
ccsler, would inform the Far
mers Of those counties, that
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g-5 HlGa PRIcEs.-Mr S. II. Sadler's, of
Fluvanna, crop OF Tobacco was sold privately at
the Public Ware Horse yesterday as follows:
HID. No. |, S27; do. No. ., $6-bought by L.
& S. Hardgrove.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-23

We understand that 81 bales Nankin Cotton,
raised by Andrew Kerr, Esq, ofTunica County.
Miss, were sold yesterday by The louise OF Ral[h
King & Co. al 22i cents per pound.
~ o. Bulletin, May IA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-23

The foreign news is not OF much importance
save as 10 the rise OF cotton.
As soon as The Great Western reaches Eng
land, with information Of The effect produced ly
the speeches Of Sir Robert Peel &C., on the Ore.
gon question, strong signs will appear Of The pro.
bable issue Of the pending dificnlties.
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TIE PEN.PaRK MILLS FOR SAL

TIE PE.N-Pakk MILLS tOlt Sal Lit.
AT the same time and place, and upon The
same terms the undersigned will offer for sale,
these valuable Mills with a hundred acres OF
Land being the properly ri the latter concern oi
Craven & Whilehurs, The situation OF these
mills is most eligible for The purchase Of wheat
ana 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 ac-
cess TO transportation, and constant and prota-
bic market for the oflal Of The mills. These mills
are worked By stream That never fails, excepin
extraordinary droughts; and the dam, though
furnishing large head of water, being OF incon-
siderable size, owing 10 the peculiarlics Of The
locality is not liable like most other structures o
that sort, TO waste or breakasc. A portion Of
this land, lying within quarter Of mile ol the
town, is heavily mbered, and, therefore, of great
value.
This site cannot be loo highly appreciated for
its fine water power, calculated 10 propel every
species OF machinery. The large Mill House
might be adapted a, comparatively little cost 10
the manufacture of cotton or wooen goods. II
is to be hoped, that amid all The growing Interest
beginning 10 be iell in Virs ina in this branch of
labor, capitalists and manufacturers, looking 10
such investments will not neglect The opportunity
of securing 50 advantageous location Tor such
enterprise.
Immediate possession 10 be given. The pre-
misses will be shown to all desiring 10 purchase, hy
any one Of The subscribers.
ARTHUR Wl.TEHURST, } Eree,aorS 81
ALEXANDER RlVES, lJH Crarcn,
ROBERT w. LEWIS, dcce"2d.
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acquire moi only dangerous ascendancy over
Mexico, but wrest from the United States all use
OF Oregon and the CALIFORNIA; on the Pacific
Proud may you be, therefore, OF such State,
that has nursed under 80 many adverse circum-
stances, the love oil liberty, and voluntarily brings
The fich fruits of her success into The common
treasury Of free instituions-lhat tells England
France and Mexico, that she wants no guarantees
from them-ihal her highest ambition is 10 be one
Of The sovereign members Of the Federal Union,
and To cultivate with them the means OF securing
To man The highest amount Of independence.
The great excitement which has prevailed
here, grew out Of the fear among the people that
President Jones was disposed 10 obstruct the
measure. His call OF Congress outlets his lear
and all therefore is calm"
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- cHANCERY-ViRGlSA In Amelia
coun,y Court, 23d February, 1915: :.
" '''''" Compartments
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EXTENSIVE SALE OF CHOICE LANDS,
IN ALBEMARLE

IN ALBEMARLE.
Pcn-Park, Tie celebrated sent Of tie late John H.
Crarcn, IS IN market.
TN pursuance of the provisions Of Deed Of
i Trust, OF record in The Clerks Office OF The
County Court OF Albcmare, executed 10 us By
John II. Craven, 10 secure certain debts therein
mentioned, we shall proceed, on Friday the Sob
day of May next, or, if prevented by bad weather,
then on the next fair day, 10 expose 10 public sale
on The premises, that valuable, well known and
highly improvedestate, PEN-PARK, situate with
in about mile OF the town OF charlottesville and
two and halt miles of the University Of Virgil
mia. This farm, comprising between four and
live hundred acres, is beautifully situated III
bend Of Rivanna river, with a fine exposure 10
the South and East. II has been long celebrated
Tor the productiveneSS OF lis soil and the high
state OF improvement, 10 which il was brought I'M
der The successful husbandry ni lis late proprietor.
The farm buildings are of the most commudinus
and substantial character. There are also large
and thriving orchards Of The most select fruit
The dwelling house is large and convenient, and
occupies gradually swelling eninence in the
centre OF the farm commanding the most striking
views OF the rich landscape and picturesque see
merry surrounding il. On both sides Of this farm,
are valuable gnarries OF sandstone, which have
already been uscfully employed in the construc-
lion OF fences and out-buidngs, and which, be-
ing very accessible, anu easily WOIkcu, CoStHutsS
the cheapest material for permanent enclosures
1t NAV be confidently affirmed, that no farm OF
superior-if, indeed, of EQUAL advantages, is 10
be found in this neighborhood, sotavorably known
for the fertility of lis soil the Salubrily OF It's eli
male, and the character OF lis society.
We abstain from any further description OF
this valuable estate, confident that all PERSONS
contemplating It's purchase, will Of course, give
i, personal inspection. To all such, We shall
I've ready 10 give full view Of The premises; or,
in case Of our being prevented by professional
engagements, we are al liberty 10 tender the same
service from Mcssrs. George w. Craven and
Robert w. Lewis, residing in The immediate Vi
cinity. Immediate possession OF The house, and
most of The farm, with the exception OF the barn
and some few negro cabins, 10 be given.
TERMS: Onc-lhird cash; the balance in one and
two years; bond with approved security, and a
Deed OF Trust on the premises, 10 secure The pay
menl OF the purchase money.
JAMES WIS, W; sAu . iS3!:; Trustees.
The New York herald., 1845-09-05

lance 70 .hc prospect ot &as Ni. iisse0 esi nacy
Of them appear 10 anticipate u ~ thing siiecty
tain and serious tain. They al know
to understand Mexican bragado docia by by.
(From the st. Louis Republican, Aug. al
On Monday, the 25th inst, the following companies
in full uniform TO the st Louis Park for the
purpose of elecDg officers for regiment which is
being raised with view of offering their services to the
Executive Of the United States, in the event Of
with Mexico viz The Missouri Dragons cavalry
company commanded by Capt Fischer the Fusieers,
commanded by Capt schoenthaer the Jackson Guards
commanded by Capt blagner the Rifemen, commanded
by Capt. Schafer the Missouri Artillery, having two
brass cannon, commanded by Lieut. Anzerg Major
Lewis v. Bogy was elected Colonel Capt. Frederick
Welker was elected Lieut. Colonel. The place Of Major
was left open for the purpose Of permitting the new
companies that will be raised to select that officer The
companies after the election proceeded to the vacant
salute in token Of appreciation of the selection of officers
made by the different companies.
These proceedings are sufficient to show that q
spirit IS engendered here well in Louisiana and
other states The several companies proposing form
this regiment and to enter upon active service have
been for some time organized and have added materially
to the number and efficiency of the military force this
the Executive may make upon them we do not doubt ;
and once in the field they will not fail to their duty
to the country,
We understand that it is in contemplation to o at up
other regiments Of volunteers if authority for that pu
pose is given by the President regimen of border
men and trappers-to operate against New Mexco-is
proposed by gentleman and authority been
similar authority and in either case, far concerns
the raising the and the performance OF any duty
imposed upon them they may be relied upon 10 meet the
emergency.
The New York herald., 1845-09-05
Weekly Herald .

The Weekly edition will contain most varied
and interesting assortment of reading matter, nclu-
ding all the foreign news by the Caledonia, the latest
intelligence from Mexico and Texas, &c. &c
And will furthermore be illustrated by two splendid
cus-one OF Mr.. and Mrs Kean, in the last scene
OF the "Gamester," and another of the exterior of
the Bowery Theatre. 1t will be ready for delivery
at the desk at O'Clock tomorrow morning