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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-09-10
G a Goods.

T WILLINGHAM, No. ss Main Street, is
d . now receiving his stock OF FALL GOODS,
which he has selected with much care, compris.
ing in part as follows:
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestioes
Twilled, London, Du1el and Bed Blankets
English iulled Clolh, very heavy and cheap, for
servants
Sattinel,s; Kentucky Jeans; Plaid Linseys
White, red and yellow Flannels
Irish Linens
Linen Cambria, Silk and Cotton Handkerchief
New style Fall Calicocs-large stock
Merino and Lanb-wool Shirts, very cheap
Furniture Prints. rich Calicoes, exceedingly low
Taylor's Spool Cotton; Ivory and Shell Combs
Cashmere, Alpaca and other Hose-large s,ock
Lined Buckskin and lowered Silk Gloves
Long Lace Mi,ts, Wells and fashionable Collars
Bleached and brown Domestics and Uznaburgs
Bonnet Flowers
Cap, Satin, Vclve, and Luslrins Ribbons
Umbrellas; Green Baiz- and Grapes
English, Beaver and Felt Cloths, for Overcoals
With a large stock Of FANCY GOODS, TO
which he particularly calls the attention OF his
friends and the trade generally.
Sent Tim
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-09-10
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF FAUQULER
WHITE SIILPHuR SPRINGS STOCK

PURSUANT TO a decree of the Superior Court of
l. Chancery for The Richmond Circuit, in the State of
Virginia, pronounced on the eth day of July, 1877, in
the case of Robert $. Hamilton, administrator de bonis
non of Jane Ferguson. deceased, plaintiff, rs. Thomas
Green aud others, defendants, the undersigned, ap-
pointed n Commissioned for that purpose by The said
decree, will, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Of Septem-
her, 1917, proceed to sell, at the %Fauqnier White Sui
rhur Springs, two hundred and twenty shares of the
capital Stock Of the Fauq.irr White Sulphur Springs
Company.
Ii, foi any reason, the sale Of the said Stock should
not he completed on the 18th day OF September, I847,
The salc will be coatlnued on The next LAY, and 30 on,
from day 10 day, until completed.
The said Stock will be sold at public auction, to The
highest bidder, ard In such parcels as will best suit the
convenience Of purchasers.
The TERMS will be for cash, or upon a credit until
the 10th If January next, a. any purchaser or purclla-
sers may prefer-lhe purchasers giving, In the case Of
such credit, negotiable notes with good endorsers, Or
bonds with good security, for the payment of the pur-
chase money nj thnt time, with legal interest thereon
from the day Of sale. The Commissioner can make no
transfer OF The Stock 10 any purchaser until the pur-
chase money shall be paid, and a transfer directed by
tile Court. HI. A. WASHINGTON, Com'f.
Afr. 2i-dlf&cdt
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THIS we'll known Establishment, situated on the
i Main street, In the centre OF the town, rendering
~icksburg being ~proverbial for is notwithstanding
been kept by Agents for me for some time, ! have just
taken possession, aud shall devote my whole time and
attention 10 the comfor and convenience Of my friends
and tho public, while scjourning with me. Am pro.
vided with civil and attentive assistants and servants.
The house has been thoroughly painted and papered,
and furnished 10 make IL comfortable, rendering II
much the most commodious, a. to extent OF accommo.
dalton, &C., In fredericksburg. My apartments for IA
rallies being large, ladies will find equal accommoda.
tions with any house In this part Of the State, having
secured the services Of a lady OF experience To attend 70
the ladies' department oil the house. 1t Is useless 10
myself, and those in nv employ, TO render persons
who may favor me with their patronage comfortable.
s PETER GOODRICH.
N. B.-The Telegraph Of6ee is kept In this Hotel,
with . 6rst.rate BaIbeI's Establishment.
Also, frn.rats Carriages, Buggies, and Saddle Horses
always IN attendance, and furnished Immediately.
Auy. 2e--dkc2w P. G.
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R-APPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.

Vil,S Institution Ia situated In Caroline county. Va,
= i3 miles from Fredericksburg, and 5 from Port Roy
a. Tie midst Of an Intelligent and desirable section
q soiciry. The situation has long been noted for be-
ias pr9e tsg healthy at all seasons Of the year; and pre-
asnis The advantage, also, of being retired, and conse-
aaen'ly Zee from The Interruptions incident to public
places, yet sufficiently near to be easily accessible from
81 points. The grounds around the buildings are ex-
snslve, aud well adapted 10 recreation. The build
hs,, erected expressly for the purposes Of a school,
h'Se been recently repaired and cleansed In 4 most tho
Ioheh manner, and are not surpassed by any 10 the
siasr Tor convenience, comfort, and l~argeness Of ac-
commsdalion.
Ills The design cfthe Principal, should the patronage
Q. Tue school be sufficient, to introduce Military in.
isarc.iol aGor the model Of the Military Institute at
lexington. In pursuance Of this design, a graduate of
1hs Institute, Of high standing, will be employed 10 in
i,iuet The boys In tactics, and carry out, as far as prae-
,eatie, The details Of that institution. The course of
slasy and discipline will be In accordance with that
Institution. This will be very thorough and extensive,
saeh as viii hi the student for college, for either Of the
Professions, or for entering at once upon the duties Of
HE IL will embrace the primary and advanced
branches of English; an entire and thorough course In
he Latin and Greek languages, Latin and Greek Lite
ia'ure and Antiquities, and the French Language; n full
Course In Mathematics, Including shadows and perspoc.
live; civil and military Engineering and Drawing;
weekly exercises In Composition and defamation
with Lectures upon Elocu,ion by the Principal; and dal
Y exercises IN the practice Of the duties Of the soldier.
There - q valuable library belonging TO the Tnstitu.
lion, OF 700 volumes, TO which students will have ac-
cess free Of charge. The scholastic wear will be divi-
dd into two sessions Of 5 months each. The next
session will commence on Monday. November LIST, and
terminate the last Of March, with a vacation of two
s'esa at Christmas. No scholar will be received for
l.ssihan n session, and no deductions made for absence,
eIcept. In pro!racted cases o fitness.
TERMS:
boaft-incluting washing and fuel-and Tuition per
session Of Eve months, payable Invariably half In ad.
vance and the remainder at the close of The ses-
sion, Sss m
Wy scholars, IN English branches, 10 SO
Do. in Languages and Mathematics, Is 90
French Language, extra, S 90
R.FGArscrs-Aon John T. Lomax, Fredericksburg
ao ~F:tzhugh and Aug. F~iizhugh, Esqs.. Por, Royal;
zen Samuel IL. Lewis, Rockingham; Col. John w.
LILLIAN, Dr. E. II Smith, Dinwiddie; and the Trustees
eiise Institution generally.
Circulars containing minute detsiis OF the course Of
Suoy and government of the School will be sent upon
apalicition TO those who may desire II.
Va. GEO. n RJTLER Princin,,
Sept. l0~-c2aWtOc,6Gwtf
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w. s. & J. DOMAIN,
II7, West Main ST.,
FALL STOCK OF HARDWARE AND

ny ships Coriova, at City Point, and Sheridan and
ID Oxford, via New York, We have received orr en-
tire Fall Importation of FOREIGN HARDWARE,
CUTLERY, SADLERY and GUNS.
We have also received, By recent arrivals, a large as
sorimeni Of American Hardware, from The niannlaetu-
rcrs direct, all which have been purchased as low rs
goads can be bought.
. we respectfully invite merchants, mechanics, and all
assuring them il will alofd us very great pleasure To
have an opportunity Of convincing them that II Is
offered for sale on rs favorable terms as by any regular
house whatever. We annex j list Of a portion OF the
Goods received
1860 dozen Table Knives and Forks, common to ihe
finest ivory handles
1000 dozen Pocket and Pen Knives, embracing u great
variety Of ] Q, 3 and 4 blades
100 dozen Rodgers and WAGE & BulcneIs NaLofs
1000 pair straight and twisted link Trace Chains
$50 dozen Axes and Ha,ehet,, virginia manufacture,
and Collins genuine
5000 quarters polished huseis, part very good, from
I in. TO y in.
from 38 TO 3 in.
aRo dozen Curry Combs; 300 dossn Pad Lacks
100 dozen chest, cupboard and Till Locks
100 dozen mortice, stock aud carpenters patent Knob
Butt. Parliament and Hook and Eye Hinges. Nails,
Castings, .Anviis, Vices, single and double barrel
Carpenters Bench and aoulding Planes. Edge Tools
of every description, Files, Saws, Drawing knives, &c.
Aus. sl-cw4w w. e. & J. DOMAIN.
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by the Northern Mail.

THE CALIFORNIA DIFFICULTY.-A
,vIespondent Of The New York Tribune writes
tollows concerning the arrest OF Col. Fremont,
sAo has returned from California 10 submit 70 an
'oouiry before a court martial as TO his ac;s while
of that country:
aYou will doubtless hear much at home of
ne difficulties that have existed between Gen.
Col. Fremont and Con. Stockton. They
in this way: The Commodore had
,.rperated with Fremont in The conquest of
he country, and, as ranking officer, assumed the
rs o~nslbili,y of appointing Colonel F. COVER
,o,. Colonel F. continued 10 hold this situation
AFR Geae'ai KS arrival, and was sustained ty
ii. Commodore, who ranked The General, and
si. he had the right TO appoint Governor any
7sroo be saw proper. This was all very pro-
:r Cprobably) if Col. F. had no, been an infe-
:Ir officer, aud this course of procedure had
asodt The same effect npon The General thai il
-onld have had on the Commodore il one OF
BIS midshipmen had, BY the President, been
placed in command Of The Pacific squadron. In
4 snort lime Commodores Shnbrick and Biddle
bob ranking Slock,on) made their appearance
ne coas, and took sides with The General, who
Assumed the governorship Of the territory, and
cam. Stockton was ordered to ST. )ago, with the
Of going home il he pleased"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-09-10
A II ID

A CARD,
TOHN PURCELL, late Of The house OF DU~
j VAL &PURCELL. having connected him
self with the house of PURCELL & LADD,
and formed co.parlnership under The style Of
Purcell, Ladd t. Co..
Tor The purpose Of conducting a GENERAL
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUG Blu.
SINESS in this city, respectfully invites the
attention OF his iriercs and The public to their
large, complete, and well selected stock Of
DRUGS, DYES, PAINTS, OILS, YIN
DOW GLASS, &C.. &c, purchased by him in
person, in The Northern Giles, on the most advan-
iageous Terms, and will be offered al low prices
for cash, or on the usual credit, 10 punctual GUS
toners.
He promises the united efforts Of the House 10
give satisfaction, and the practical knowledge
and experience of its members being directed 10
iha! object, will, they trust, enable them 10 fulfil
such promise.
In a short time they sill remove to The large
and commodious building al the corner Of Main
and l4lh streets, their store being for The present
at No. l0l, Main street. Sept. 6
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LAND For SALE


an THURSDAY, The 10Th of September, ls47, If
" fair, If not. on the first fair day thereafter, tSun-
day excepted, J will be sold, at public aucfion, on the
premises, 10 The highest bidder, F~AtRFORD, the late
residence Of Lewis George, deceased. This Farm lies
in the county Of Caroline, about midway between
Richmond and Fredericksburg, four miles from Chcs-
terield Depot, and contains, b. recent survey, 92Ia
acres, about 400 Of which is low grounds: the residue
Is forest land, with an abundant supply Of timber, and
is we'll adapted 10 the growth Of corn, wheat, oats and
tobacco. The improvements consist Of Il good dwell
ing and the usual out. houses. a more minute descrip-
lion is deemed unnecessary, rs II Is presumed those
wishing 10 purchase will first view tho premises. Pos
session given on the FIRST OF January next.
TERMS Of SaLE.-One.; third on The lst Of Janu-
AIRY next, and the balance in IL and "a months, with a
deed Of trust TO secure The payment OF the purchase
money.
One of the Executors, living on the premises, will
take pleasure in showing the land 10 those wishing 10
purchase. The sale will be made to effect a division.
Title indispulablr. L.. NJ. GEORG
II. II. GEORGE,
Aug. I3-ctds Executors Of l.. George. deceased
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ErOn- Workers Wanted !!

l'hS VIRGINIA STEEL COMPANY"
L In The Civ OF Richmond, wish to employ
shfsl rate Re6ners, and two Chafery Hammer
sen. Iron is manufactured here in the old way,
y refining with charcoal, and drawing 10 bars
Noni the Chafery forge. The Company have a
goa stock OF coal and metal on hand, and the
works being propelled by water from the James
liver Canal, there will be no failure Of W
The climate is SO mild, and the place so healthy,
mai The works will be in operation 'the year
io1nd.n
Workmcn knowing themselves qualified, who
can come well recommended Cor honesty, So
on''y, industry, and good moral character, (and
none others will be received,) will please apply
"a person, or BY letter, post paid, stating their
WIN. B cHiTTENDEN, President,
W. HENRY BELSHER, Superintendent.
ct The Sentinel Of the Valley, Cumberland
civilian, and Frederick.own Citizen, will
pease insert the above once a week for three
Seess, and send their bills 10 this office.
Sep. 5
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-09-10
REEDY ROTTOM roe SALE

WILL be sold on The premises, 10 the highest bidder,
w on FRIDAY, the first day of October next, on a
credit Of one, Two and three years, the above named es-
tate, the residence of the late Thomas Watkins, deceas-
ed, on Dan River, y miles Southwest of Halifax, Court
House, and II mIles below Milton, North Carolina, con-
talniug ISL acres a good portion oil which is In woods;
about 200 acres frst rate Low Grounds; the up lands, orr
ginal!y Of the finest quality, have been cultivated for a
number of years on The four shit system; is well adapt
ed TO the growth of Tobacco. Corn, Wheat, Oats and
Clover. On the land ID a convenient aud comfortable
Dwelling House, with all necessary ouihouses.
Adjoining The above IL another tract Of 2TGi iacres,
with a good portion OF woods, which will be sold ei-
ther separate or connected, as may he most suitable 10
purchasers; this tract has also 4 good Dwelling and
other Outhouses.
Persons wishing to purchase, will he shown the
lands by Mr.. Geurge p. Richardson, residing on the
premises, or by the subscriber.
Privilege for seeding wheat will be given in the
Fall, and possession on the first day Of January next.
WILLIAM WATKINS,
JULY l3-rths Executor Tho, Watkins. deceased
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BOOT AND SHOE MANUFAC-H.
TORY.


THE subscriber having removed from 18th
i street, 10 No. l26. Main street, opposite the
Eagle Square, and three doors above the corner
of Governor street, takes pleasure in informing
his customers and The public that he has on hand
as Ene a stock ofcity made BOOTS and SHOES
as can be found il any establishment. He has
also laid in a fine supply VI BOOTS, SHOES
and BROGANS, and LADIES' SHOES Of
every description, Of Northern manufacture;
every pair of which has been selected by himself
in Inc Northern markets. He has just received
q lot OF as fine FRENCH CALF SKINS as
could be selected in the New York market. He
can warrant them, as they were all picked by
himself. He is thankful Tor The encourag cement
which he has for SO many years received, and
feels assured that he can give entire satisfaction
TO all who may call upon him.
DAVID CURRY,
Sept. 2-d2w Opposite Ward ( Jenkins.
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Fall Goods.

r SOUTHER & co, Manufactures and
Wholesale Dealers, grateful Tor pas, tavors,
beg leave TO call The attention Of the trade 10 their
stock Of Hats, Caps, Furs and Umbrellas. now in
Store; and constantly receiving from day 10 day
fresh goods ofthe latest and most desirable patterns
direct from The manufactures. Their stock COM
prises a full assortment Of all The grades in mar.
kei, which will be sold as low as they can be pur-
chased in The Northern cities, al
Sept. 8 l62 Main ST., opposite The Banks.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-09-10
JAMES l.. wooDyILLE, lcou,,,
HENRY MASSlE, '
pOANOKE LAND FOR SALE

hOhlNOAE LAlND YIN ale
THE su5,criher intending TO remove 10 the South
i west this Fall, offers for sale his Tract of Land on
Roanoke river, in the county Of Mecklrnburg, I miles
from R. NJ. College and ~Doydton, IL miles below ClarSs-
Vile, and within 2 and 5 miles " = large manufacture
ing mills. The tract contains $40 acres, one half in
forest, and upwards of leo acres in river and creek bot
tom, a portion of which is unccared. The improve
men,s consist Of n new and spacious dwelling housr,
a large two story granary, will ihrashcr and machinery
attached for tanning and grinding, and all necessary
houses for the accommodation Of 4 family and the pre-
scrvatinn Of crops. The chaiacter of the land ia that
ofthe Roanoke land generally, a description oi which
Is unnecessary, Us those wishing to purchase VIII view
The prrmlses; but II ia heiie we'd not TO he surpassed by
any tract on the river for fertility and health. II has
been settled ny the subscriber for nearly ten years, and
there has been bu. one death, and that rom old age. A
reasonable credit will be given for most OF The purchase
money. ,sny ,,.,
Ii not sold before, II will, on THURSDAY, tue aOtli
ar S September, be sold at public auction, together WIN
The Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation
Tools. Stock, Crop, Gc. JAS. l. WILLIAMSON.
Sept 3-cwtds
- p,.h,nn,d lVbip repucsted 10 cnuy,
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VALUABLE CHARLES CITY LAND
CnD SAFE

THE subscriber offers for sale his FARM-"INDIAN
! FiEL0S"-in Charles City county, lying on the
Main road leading from Charles City Couri. house 10 the
city OF Richmond, three miles from the former place,
and about %ihirty-fve from the latter. II Ia In a mile
and a quarter Of public landing on james river, and
three quarters Of a creek n~avigable for vessels drawing
hve and a half TO six feet Of water. This farm con-
tains sr hundred and twenty acres, three hundred and
sixty OF which are cleared and In cultivation, the rest
we'll wooded and heavily timbered with oak and pine,
hut principally with oak. Neariv all the cleared land
is me James nser FOIL. easily cultivated and improved,
and finely adapted to the growth of wheat and corn
There are on the place all necessary houses. The dwell.
ling house aud kitchen want slight repairs-aIl the other
houses are in good condition. The neiehborhood is as
good as any In Virginia, and thickly settled. Il is
deemed unnecessary 10 describe ..Indan Fields more
particularly, as II Is well known, and those wishing 10
purchase will doubtless view the premises for them
selves. which they are invited 10 do.
The terms, and any further information, will be AT.
furded by the subscriber, on the place, or by letter, d.
rected 10 him, AT Charles City Courthouse or by appli-
cation to John H.. Gregory, Esq, of the city Of Rich
mond. WM. TYLER.
Sent. T-cFt
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A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR

PURSUANT to the provisions of a Deed of Trust
L executed by Sterling |. Crump, deceased, and duly
recorded in the Clerks Office Of Henrico County
Court. on the 3lst day Of January, 1912, and made TO
secure a debt due TO John Enders, the undersigned, who
is hereby appointed Trustee, will proceed 10 sell, at
pnblic auction, on the 2d day of September, LEAF, upon
the premises, al IL O'Clock, NJ, for cash, two hundred
acres Of TIA; valuable and beautiful Tract Of Land
known as WOODVlLLE, situate In the county Of lien.
rico, ami lying upon Tie Mechnnicksviiie Turnpike,
about one and u half miles from the City of Richmond.
The improvements on said Tract Of Land consist of an
excellent and commodious dwelling house, all the re.
quisite outhouses, Il barn and stable. The land Is about
equally divided into cleared and wood land. The open
land being highly improved. The property will be
shown before the day OF sale by the overseer, who re-
sides on The premises. The title TO the above property
is believed TO he indisputable; but, selling rs Trustee, l
shall convey ouiy such title as il vested in me by The
deed aforesaid. JOHN A LANCASTER, Trustee.
At the same place, on the same day, will be sold by
the Administrator Of STERLING l. Crump, Esq, deceased,
all the farming utensils, the horses, mules, and stock Of
every kind, the remainder Of the crop ofold corn, the
gruwine crop Of corn now upon the land, reserving TO
The purchaser the right of removing the same by the
18th day of October next ensuing, and thirteen valuable
slaves, con listing Of men, women and children.
TERMS announced on the day OF sale.
49, y -nhlAS-
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e. Ii. Luck,
'ENDER For n PAINE &. co

-
MANAGERS OF observation-disclosures, vrRarxIa.
n PAINE 4 co. are now scattering their large
~. prizes through the country, making the poor rich,
and the rich glad.
SPLENDID LOTTERIES FoR SEPTEMBER. 1917.
$4,000! 20 prizes Of 5000!
susquehanna Lottery, Class No. Al, for 1877, TO he
drawn at Baltimore on Wednesday, September eth. IS
Number Lotlery-l3 drawn ballots. Grand Scheme {:
! of s4O, oso, % oc S 900, 90 Of 900, 90 of 800, 90 Of 400,
90 Of 800, etc. Tickets &i2; halves q; quarters 3.
$4,000! l4,6O4i 4 Of 10.000l
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Glass %, TO be drawn
at Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, Sept. Is, Is47.
rs Nos, 10 drawn. Grand Capitals prize Of s40,-
600, OF IL. GOA, 4 Of 10000, 40 Of 1000, s. Of 800, &c.
Whole Tickets sI2; halves g.; quarters 3. Certificates
of packages of Wholes sli4-shares in proportion.
All who want 10 realize n fortune al a small outlay,
should recollect that prizes can only be had through the
hands 0f LUCK, therefore their orders should he ad-
dressed TO &. d. LUCK, Richmond, Virginia.
W Persons ordering by the package may dednct the
price ofthree Tickets.
Aug. IS c. B. LUCK, Richmond. Vn.
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LAND AND MILL FOR SALE, In III!
ElIININ QE WI

ON MONDAY, the 18th day Of October neIt,-if fair,
~ otherwise The next fair day,-nt the late residence
of Charles Taiiey, deceased, will be sold to the highest
bidder, the Land and Sill belonging TO the Eslatr Of
said decedant. The tract cf lane contains $50 acres,
and has on II a good orchard, a dwelling house with
five rooms and a cellar, and other improvements neces-
saD for Il farm and family. The mill attached TO the
tract Of land, and located on the main road leading
from Tappahannock 10 the city Of Richmond. Is In good
been recently Tenaired-and has in 1t
one pair of corn and one pair of wheat stones, with the
fixtures necessary for the manufacture Of -four, end be-
Ing distant eleven miles only from The city, and situa-
ted on a road so public, it would be for a machinist, or
disposed 10 purchase are invited TO view the property
before the day Of sale.
TERMS-T!e land and mill, with eigh, or ten acres
adjacent, will he sold separately, each, for $500 payable
on tie lei DAY of January next. the ba.ance in one and
two years, the purchaser giving a deed in Trust, and
bonds, with approved personal security, for the resper-
tive payments. The time Of giving possession will be
announced on the day Of sale.
Ans I7-ewtds K S. TALLEY.