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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-20

Alexandria Lottery, Class No. so, for lS47, TO be
drawn Saturday, Aug. 81. IL drawn Nos. out Of Is.
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pOWHATAN LAND For SALE

PURSUANT TO decree of The Superior Court Of
L Chancery for tho Richmond Circuit in the State ci
Virginia pronounced The 23d day Of March, ls47 n
the case Of William Mann, plaintiff. against James Nc
Dearnan administrator de bonis non with the will an
nrxed Of James McDeaman, deceased, and Others de-
PENDANTS, the undersigned, appointed by the said de-
cree commissioner for that purpose, VIII. on MONDAY
the 9th day of September next, that being Powhatan
County Court day. proceed 10 sell al the Court House oil
said county TO the highest bidder at public auction,
trac; or parcel of land conveyed by SAID William Mann
10 William 4. Cooke, ST In trust for the benefit OF 10
seph McDearn,an, Executor nf james McDcarman, do
ceased, by deed made BY said Mann and wife, and ad
mtted 10 record in the Court OF PoThatan county, on
The 2ls, day of September, lc20.
The above mentioned tract Of land Is described as
living IN the county OF Powhatan in the fork of the
South and North branches Of Fine Creek, Containing
four hundred and seventeen acres by survey u Is be-
eved 10 be abnu, Three miles from tie Court House q
The county in an agreeable and healthy neichboIhood
aud 10 comprise due proportion Of wood and Cleared
land some al which Is said 10 be very good
Tr.xs :-une-fourth OF The purchase money TO be
paid in cash. and the balance in iarre equal instruments
OF six twelve and eighteen months, hearing interest
from the day Of sale; the purchaser giving bonds win
surety for the credit payments, and the commissioner
executing no conveyance until The purchase money Is
paid and conveyance directed by the Court.
Julv 3n-ctds THOS. r. GILEI, Com'r.
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IN CHASCERf-VIRGfsiA: At a Circuit Superior
Court of Law and Chancery, continued and held for
Buckingham County, at the Court House, on Monday,
the 18Th day of April l5s7:
Sprey Engle, PIsintif:
against
Martha Enele, William Engle Andrew J. Laird AMI
Sprey his wife, John Spencer child Of Mary Spencer,
W1ddy Engle, serener Engls, Reuben Engie, David
Englr aud Susanna a. Enele and Clopton Chambers.
Executor OF James SaIon deceased, Defendants.
This cause came this day IN he further heard by
consent OF parties the papers formerly read, and The
award Of Thomas ST. Bondurant, CT. Moseby and VII.
liam A. Scott a,brao,s chosen by the parties arbi-
rate and finally settle ,lr accounts Of the defendant
Clopion Chambers Executor af JsE,es Slaion deceas
ed with the estate of his tesafor and Nth the dstri
bu,ees and devisees Of said estate filed 10th Seplem
bsr 1916, and was argued by COUNSEL on Consideration
whereof and BY like CONSENT the Court approving the
said report 10 which there c-pton doth confirm
the same; and on the motion Of the defendant, A. J.
Laird and wife, and Joshua Beazeiey and wife, By
council they being egatees and distributes IN said
ate suggesting that refundng bonds not necessary
for the protection of the said Executor; and IL appear
ing that more than years have elapsed since the
qualification Of said Executor, the Court doth ordsr
that all persons who may have claims against the de-
cedent James Sla.on, do exhibit the same for settle
nen on before the FIRST day of September next; and
that copy Of ths order he published for eight weeks
in the Richmond Enquirer and posted al the door OF tho
Cont House Of this county Two several Court days
Copy. Teste.
July 2-c%ow X. ELDRiDGE, C. C. C.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Land. STOCK, &c. for Sale.

THE subscriber wishes to sell his Plantation in Anne
i La within four miles oflhe Court house, and near
the Amelia Springs, containing about thousand
acres generally In fGe heart. Upon ths Tract there
ure some seventy eighty of Creek low grounds
very productive, and large body OF original wood
land, which would hrin. The best tobacco lie would
also sell the stock Of mules. cows Sc, thereon loee
ther with farming utensils Of every kind, and would
supply the purchaser with suficency of corn, oas,
fodder &c, for next years consumption and wheat inr
seeding this FALL or, IL desirable, would have the
crop put in ut the usual price, and give full possession
The first day Of December next, from which time he
would be willing to allow credit Of one two, three,
four and five years for the amount equally Divided
not be more than its real value, which he confidently
believes that, under good manag cement, the payments
may be made from the place. A. IL. DREWRY.
Mr.. e. Anderson, in the nei ghborhood, will show
the premises to any person disposed buy and comn-
nicatons addressed 10 me, in Richmond, will he attend
ed TO. A. X. ID.
Juyo-ctf
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

THE subscriber having determined 10 move 20 the
South some time during the coming Fan, offers at
private sale the valuable Farm which be now re-
sides. This Farm Il one on which the father OF the
subscriber James Hewlett j., drceaSed,l resided, and
is Of the most healthy and desirable situations III
The county Of Chesterfield. II is situated ten miles
from Petersburg, aud about eight miles from the Court
house, containing 800 and adjoining the lands
Of Messrs WIN. Gill, David Filknon, Archibald Totiy,
VIM Hewlett, Giles Wells, Miss Elizabeth Goode, and
others, and Is supplied with the very best Of water.
there being numerous springs and ueveraiing streams
running in various directions through ton one OF
which is one Of the most valuable mill seats in The
county. The buildings are the following, all in gooe
repair, viz a large and commodous dwelling house,
negro houses, carriage house, stables, ganares tobac
co barns, &c. The land is we'll with valuable pins
and oak timber; md, were saw.milI erected the
above mentioned mill seat the timber would be very
proftable-he Petersburg market being near where
timber ID always in good demand. II s deemed unne-
cessary 10 give further description, those wishing
purchase will view the farm, which the subscriber will
take pleasure In showing al any time The subscriber
would also say, thar, il ii will suit purchasers, he will
sell the land in three four different lots. Further in
formation be obtained by addressing the subscriber
either in Peter burg or II Chesterfield Court house.
July 3g-cwiw WM. +. HOWLETT.
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LAND. NEGROES, STOCK: &c, FOR
SALE

by virtue Of deed q trust, hearing date the 10th
~ day Of January 1884, aud made to The subscribers
By Overtoh b. Petit and Mary Z his WIFE, and duly
corded in the Clerks Office of the County Court Of
Cumberland the oath Of February 1884, We, the un
dersigned, Of ~, will SELL MONDAY, the 9th
day OF Srprm ber lsi upon the premises 10 the high
est bidder for ready none al public auction 20 salts
fly The purposes Of said deed, all that Tract Of Land
called GOTHAM, lying OIL James River, IN the coun-
iy of Cumberland, containing by estimation about one
thousand acres and bounded by said river aud by the
laGds OF VIM. Mayo and Others Also the following
Slaves and other Personal lroperty-to VII: Minor,
Ned, John, Fanny, y,ncy and child Sally; also, live
head Of Horses and Mules, fifteen head 4 horned Cat
tie, twenty.one head OF Sheep head Of Hogs, one
portable Threshiny Machine, one riding Gigg, all the
Farmn, implements nuw IN lle CnbDam plantation,
the crop Of Corn, Oats, Tobacco and Provender made
thr pas. year, aud now remaining on said plantation;
also, all the crops that may be grown the said plan
iaiun the present year. of every kind whatsoever Also
all The Household and Kitchen Furniture now in the
possession Of said Overton g. Pettt ard the future in
crease Of The females of the said slaves
Selling rs Trustees, shall warrant the lille 10 said
Tract nf Land, aud TO said slaves &c, against all per
sons claiming under us, or either Of us.
Should the day appointed for the above sale br ince
mrnt, IL will be made the first fair day thereafter
WILLIAM F0STAlNE, r,
ABRAHAM SHEPHERD, in, ''us'''''
Am fl
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TN Northumberland States OF Anne.
RIGA At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
United States Court, for the fourth Circuit and Eastern
District of Virginia, on the 7th day Of July, lS7:
Poliaux Robinson, Plaintiff:
against
Samuel Jones, a resident OF the State Of Maryland,
trading under the style Of Talbot, Jones < Co, and
Carter II Bradley, Defendants.
The above named defendant. Samuel Jones' not hav-
ing entered his appearance and given security accord
Ing rules If this Court, and It appearing by salts
factory evidence that the said Samuel jones' Is not
inhuhitabt Of the State Of Virginia II is ordered that
the sad defendant do appear al rules TO be held the
Clerks Office Of said Court, the FIRST Monday of
October next and answer the bill Of the plaintiff; ard
that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in
newspaper published in The City Of Richmond for two
months successvey and posted al the front door Of the
United States Court Room III said city.
Copy Tesle,
July l3-caaw2m P. MAYO, Cicrk.
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ORANGE VIEW FOR SALE

I OFFER fer sale this beautiful residence situated
L Immediately upon the Rapid Ann river. in the
county OF Cuipeprr, In the Immediate neighbcr-
hood, and adjoining the lands Of {. &. Taliaierro,
Jeremiah Morton, Philip b. Jones and Charles
7. aioncure, one mile from Willis Mil, from Orange
Courthouse, IL from Gordonsville Railroad Depot, and
sc from Fredericksburg AZ they now engaged in
making the North branch Of the Rappahannock river
naygable 10 the latter place, II is almost reduced
certainty that the South branch Rapid Ann will also
he opened funds nearly sufficient have already been
raised for that purpose. The facility TO market will
consequently be greatly increased by this improvement.
The contains Gi3i acres, has beautiful South
eaftery exposure, an abundance oil wood well of
inc water in the yard, and for health and productive
ness is not surpassed by any farm East OF the Blue
Ridge A some of my friends have expressed their
doubt about my real desire TO sel say posi-.
lively that II Is my full determination to do So and
consequently would be glad to show The land 10 any
person wishing TO pnrchase-or letters addressed TO
The subject At Orange Court will meet with
prompt attention II the above property Is not sold pri-
vney before the ash day of August lS47 of which due
notice will be given, 1t will that day be offered pub
licly. Law. ii. TALIAFERRO.
Juiy 30-r9t
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HALIFAX LAND FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for sale the tract Of land on
! which le resides, lying about 10 miles below la
fax &. H.. aniser river, and about miles above
us junction with Dan river, adjoining the lands Of Capt
WIN. II. Clarke, Capt. Paul Street, John i. Johnson
and others, and contains upwards Of 300 acres s.
acres OF which are river bottom besides abou: hun
dred acres Of creek flats Nearly the whole Of tie
cleared land il in good heart. Of which there Is sai
clint quantity 10 work ID 81 hands 10 advantage upon
three sfs the balance Of the tract is covered with
heavy growth Of the finest pine and oak timber, and
large proportion of excellent t0bacco land yet TO clear
Tbr buildings consist of comfortable dwelling house
Kitchen smoke house, dairy, ice house. and all nrces-
sary houses for lie purposes OF securing the crops
The tract is susceptible OF division, and VIII be dvld'
10 suit purchasers. if required. Being determined Ia
SELL great bargain may be expected IN IT, II not sold
by the 18th day of September shall then offer pub
icly, nj HALIFAX Courthouse
TERMS.-0ne third Of the purchase money will be
expected in cash, the balance in Two equal annual IN
slamcnts. The Terms however, may be varied To SUIT
circumstances. Being generally about home. viii
take pleasure in showing tho laE 10 any who may wish
To purchase. RICHARD EDMUNDSOS.
Aro I'll,
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FOR SALE.

4 DESIRABLE FARM, situated in The county OF
~ Louisa two miles from Trevillians Depot, on the
Louisa Railroad, and three miles from the Green
Springs. IL contains AS acres, abont 300 acres OF
which under good cultivation, divided into five
fields all in clover and most Of il quite productive OF
tobacco, wheat aud cornte balance Of the tract is in
wood. The improvements consist Of good dwelling
house and all necessary ont-hcuses, and in good
condition. Ii Is desirable residence for gentleman
OF lhe city, who wishes 10 take his family 10 healthy
and cense nelghborbood during the sickly season.
This land being in the immediate vicinity of the Green
Springs which were years since much esorted to
by nvalIds from yarios parts OF the State, many Of
whom can no doubt bear testimony 10 their efica
cy, Is much more valuable that account. Were these
Springs properly improved and arranged for the
mediation OF vsiters, il H. believed viii he the case
they would doubt he again rcsoried and In such
event, this farm would be among the most desirable
in this part Of the county The terms and any further
information which may he desired, will he afforded by
PHILIP II. JONES. Letters addressed 10 him, al
Louisa Court house, will he aIteDdedto.
Auy.3-c2awjw
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PUBLIC SALE.

DURSUANT 10 Il decree of the Circuit Superior Court
of Law and Chancery for the county of Monroe, In
Of Virginia. pronounced on the 18th day OF
May 1917 in the cases of Cdperlnns Executor against
John Il. Lewis. and others, defendants, and Dunlap
against The defendants, the undersgned Commits
sionets will expose sale, public auction 10 The
highest bidder upon the premises on credit OF one,
two and three years, on THURSDAY, the 3uth day oil
September next that beautiful and valuable Estate
THE SWEET SPRlNGS-and the lands appnrleIlant
thereto lying in the county Of Monroe, and extending
into the county Of Allegheny. This property Is sila-
ted in most eligible position for watering place The
Spring rises In Of the uost beautiful and pleasant
valleys in the mountains Of Vrgnl, and j. nsniaass
ed in delightful Summer climate, varied aud Sublime
neemey ina dn twenty es s a!hng sT U1
ion the place designated the head Of navigation on
the James RiYer Canal and il Is believed viii b. either
within few miles q! the great central improve
nent Of The State, connecting the James with the Ohio
river.
The land is of very superior quality and the improve
nents are sufficient for The accommodation al some
three or four hundred persons. There Is located on tins
property Brick lccl, 2lu feet Ions and three stories
high, containing dining room l6O !rri long ard forty
feet wide The other houses for lir accommodation Of
visitors consist tor the most part OF cabins.
The Sweet Spring Tract proper-embracing Tile I'M
povements and containing ls acres-wi hfst br sold,
Then the residue Of the lands In such lots or parcels as
may best suit The convenience Of purchasers. anu most
enhance the amount Of sales Tile purchasers oil Tie
Real Estate will be required 10 give bond and security
for the purchase money, and the title VIII be realLed
until the purchase money is paid.
There will also be sold, nj The same time and place,
by said Commissioners all Tie Household and Kitchen
Furniture at and belonging Ia the Sweet Springs con
sisng Of such variety u necessary n watering acts
The Furniture will be sud for cash.
As property Of this description aud value Is hui sci
dom in the market, the commissioners would respect
fully invite the attention Of Capitalists To this ahver
tisement and would beg leave TO suggest, that JOINT
stock company might be lnimed, ana auVahls2eou'iy
'"'''' - '''' JAMES l.. wuoDvlLLE, con,,,,
HENRY MAsSIE W." 90
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LAND For SALE.

yIE subscribers offer for sale The tract OF land on
l which the late James Wyche resided, situated on
Tar river in the county of Granville, North Carolina,
within twelve miles of the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail-
road and containing 100 acres. About oIe.hai Is
woodland and one. fourth OF the tract river low
grounds There are Two good DIV elng houses on the
premises and all other necessary buildings for farm, In
good o,der
The above land Is surpassed IN fertility by few II any,
tract. this part Of the State, and Ia situated In ea
SAINT and healthy neishborhood
Terms accommodating. For further particulars ad-
dres. The subscribers ii Henderson, North Carolina.
r. W. WYGHE, Executors.
July 0-cn J. T. WYCHE, I IAeeu'"''
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pCEny P0TTON FOR SALE

WILL be sold The premises In the highest bidder
w on FRIDAY, the iirst day Of October next, on a
credit of one, and three years, the above named es
tate the residence Of the late Thomas Watkins, deceas
ed on Dan River miles Southwest of Halifax, Court
House. aud ~ miles below Milton North Carolina, con-
taIning 1851 acres good portion Of which is IN woods
about eco acres first Low Grounds the up lands OFT
ginay of the finest quality, have been cultivated iof
number of yenis on the four shift SYSTEM is well adapt
ed to the growth Of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, Oats and
Glover. ON the land ID a convenient and comfortable
Dwelling House, with all necessary ouihonsrs:
Adjoining The above is another tract Gf 2.Ga acres
with good portion OF woods, which will lie sold e
Their separate connected, may he most suitable 70
purchasers; this tract has also good Dwelling and
other outhOiscs.
Persons wishing to purchase, will be shown The
lands by Mr.. George T. Richardson, residing on the
premises, or by the subscriber
Privilege for seeding wheat will be given in the
FAIL and possession on the first day Of January next.
WILLIAM WATKINS,
July I3-ctds Executor of Tho's Watkins deceased
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LAND FOR SALE.


IN THURSDAY, the 10th Of Sepiember iS47, II
- fair, if not on The frat fair day thereafter lsnn-
day exceprd,l will be sold, at public anr6n, on the
residence OF Lewis George, deceased This Farm lies
In the county Of Caroline, about midway between
Richmond and Fredericksburg, four miles from enes
terheld Depot, and contains, by recent survey, s244
acres about 300 Of which is low grounds inc residue
l. forest land with abundant supply Of thinner, and
Is well adapted To the growth OF cor wheat, oats ana
tobacco The improvements consist oil q GOOD dwell
ing and The usual houses more minute dtserlp-
tion is deemed unnecessary, as il Is presumed those
wishing to purchase will first view the premises. fos'
session given on the FIRST of January neIt.
TERMS OF SALE-One.thrd on the let OF Janu-
airy next, and The balance in - and "a months, win
deed OF trust 10 the payment oil the purchase
money.
One of the Executors, living on the premises, VIII
take pleasure in showing The land TO those wishing TO
purchase. The sale will be made TO enect uiy,sioh.
Title indisputatlr. L. NJ. GEoRGE,
II. II. GEORGE,
Aug. l3-ctds Executors Of l.. George, deceased
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VALUABLE ESSEX LANDS IN MAR
Il E,r

7 OFFER for sale Two very valuable Tracts Of Lane
in EsseI county.
"MEGRY COLD'-tle tract on which I re<de-con
tains nine hundred acres, hundred and seventy
which il fine bottom land. II IS situated about two
and half miles from the Rappahannock river, on
good road, leading public landing Few places II
the lower country if any, ner many inducements Ii
purchasers as the offered. The land Is very tine
level and easily cultivated, we'll timbered and waered
and the situation remarkably healthy combining all III,
advantages Of river and forest residence. Fish aud
Oysters o superior quality arr obtained Ia abundance
The neighbo,hood il good one, and thickly settled
The dwelling is spacious, aud all The necessary ort
houses are In good repair.
Adjoining MERRY Cold" is another tract OF three
hundred acres. Of like quality, and good improvements
On each tract there are good Orchards.
The price and terms, which will be made acconmo
dating, will be made known by application, personally
or by letter 10 me. r. ]. MUSE.
Address-Ccntrs Il Post Office, Essex county.
Ju
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VARlNA FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUG
T1ON

an the 9d day Of September, ls47, this valuable,
~ Plantation, IN lanes River belonging TO the Els
tate OF Pleasant Akin, deceased will be offered pub
lie II is unnecessary to describe vaf;i par
rculary rs il is known 10 he Of the beet farms in
Virginia. containing about 200 acres situated direct
Is on The river IL miles from Richmond by land and
30 by water The land is in high Of improve
ment, and admirably adapted for the cultivation o
wheat, oats, corn, &C Wth ordinary management
5000 bushels of wheat aud ZOO barrels Of corn can be
made in one season. There is rnnd dwelling with
all necessary out houses, together with well Of excel
lent water, on the place.
The purchaser Of ibis property will have the privilege
Of seeding crop of wheat In the Fail but absolute pos
session cannot be- given until The Isl Of January neat
TERMS-A credit Of ore, two and three years, equal
instamenis, the purchaser executing bonds with
doubted security, and deed of trust 10 thri
payment.
Tor further particulars, apply IL W. W. Townes, Al
Petersburg, or Ia ANN NJ AKIN,
July 3O-ctds E1rrnirixo Off. Akin, decreased.
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TEEN DAYS LATER FROM ENG
LAND.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Enqafrer.)
BALTIMORE, Aug. 1911 A. M.
end YOU the following despatch Of the stea-
LlvERpooL. 4th August, is47.
r,nrs has declined in England.
|r,sre is also decline in WHEAT.
rsss has likewise submitted 10 decline, from
zane depressing causes whichhave influenced
,rces OF Flour aud Wheat.
fwrs7seS FLOUR, in bond. sells at BIS; Bal'i-
y, and Philadelphia al 26s. Cd; Richmond and
.,aptria at 25 26s., ard Ohio al % 25s.
p,s lSpilN Corn sells at 26 30s. and Indian
sal a, las. -,
Whie WHEAT, We quote al 8 10 9s. Cd. per 70
! With sales.
h,7s 3 10 As. per 45 lbs.
Rce We quote at Bis. per quarter.
Provisions are firm. -,
f'e-roN-The Cotton Market is Arm. The
,son oil Upland is 3D.; Of Louisiana Odd,
,ad per h. The sales are large.
RE HARVEST promises abundanily.
fhe MONEY MARKET is easy.