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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-04-08
Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
DYE sTUFFS, Sc. sc.

T 0NG, WELD & co. have received. and
~ now oif.r for sale. very complete assert
ment Of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Dye Stufs,
Sc., among which are comprised the following
articles. viz:
Pure White Lead, Emory Powders.
Crome Green, Sulph. Morphine,
Crome Yellow, Acct
yerdigrise, sulph. Quinins,
Spanish Brown, Group Syrup, Sennar
Whiting, kEeascie, Squills,
Red Lead, Red Precipitate,
Coach, copal, aud Lea Sal Ammoniac.
Their Yarnish, Soda and Seidliiz Pow
Tanners, 4 best Lamp dcrs.
Oil. Suit. Spt. Nitro,
Aqua Ports. Alcohol, Lunar caustic,
Oil of vitEiol, Hsd. Potassi,
Nitric Il Muriatic Acid, Sands Ext. SarsapariIla
Indigo, Madlcr, Glue. Bougies, Cathcters, sy'
lockwood. Brentwood, ringes, assorted,
Gum SheIlac, Fly Stone, Nipple shells, CuppinG
Court Plastsr. Isinglass, Glasses, assorted,
Pull. Ipecac. Rhei, Jalap, Nials--l on. ? OF. I on
and Aloes, On. 4 3 o.. 81
Aqua Ammonia, Spring and Thumb Ian
Balsam Copaiva, Gets,
Cubehs, Cochineal, ~ &c. &c. &c. &c.
Country Physicians and Country Merchant:
will he supplied upon the most liberal terms and
with genuine articles .Ir Prescriptions put W
on the shortest notice.
MAY |. &c
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-04-08
AGENCY nv RALEIGH.

"A s the Bank of Cape Fear has discontinued
"A its Agency in Hillsborough and transferred
the business TO Raleigh, the subscriber will attend
to the Renewal Of Notes, and other Bank BUSH
ness for the citizens Of Orange, and others who
may desire it, for the usual compensation. The
Officers of the Bank will decline attending to bu-
sincss of this kind. ..@.0...~
s LEOPOLD L. HEARTT.
Ralagh. M1 /. 90
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-04-08

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- Funesusi cssaaAeEs- BsasS - saaMesaas .
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Tmssrllas, Baslsiias PaEerana PsF~E Earwin-
don euraainss
shoe. Hos4. Namish. Psi.s, cleahr-. Hair.
Trassllins. shaving. FL. Tsah, and Paarai
rouih Bsasaass s.. @.@~-s~- Sect. 49,. .....@
crorkr9-ahiis granite, I'll -; Hess Lar
trmss
Grarries-Fsnaily ana RIO cosSsx. Bsoxn,
I.asI. Powdered and Crushed sagax; R4issns. h
quaEtsr ard hail loaess
segArs. Marrasay and sasarh SaatL and sspe-
riOr Chewing Taiaooe; -.az..
Palm. Nariesassa. Shaving. ani cher sazps;
supeFioE Adan.anliae.eagrd RazaFs. Magic RaEor
StFop~. sna Traxsliing Shaving cassss
Fl0lda and Cologne Wafer. EKtarts. g. The
handkerchief. laaian Hair Dys. LIP salsr, &C.;
Tanners AMI Spcrm o.. Polishing Paader,
Rat and Noass TAPS, Tubs. hrass-aouna Buek.
sls, and Water DiFqsrs;
Work Baskets, Mosk Boxes. Spaol stsnds:
D0ninos. Ches-mea, spellmg Games, &c, IN
children; 4~ ~ @@@ F. #~4
Guns. and Cunning Apfamtas:
1 good assortment 81 Boosts. Shoes and Trunks;
Hats and Cars. II al kinds; nsw style Bon
NETS. Flowers. Ribbons. 6e.;
/ Buttons. Rel Yarn. Sole I.esthcE. H0Ese and
stage Collars. Plough Lines. AMI Bed tsoNAs:
/ F,aies, Purse Twist. Steel Beads, CLASPS, Tas
/ sels. Grewrls and Canvass
/ Looking Glasses. with and without drawers;
Letter stamps. Note Paper and Wafsrs;
TweeserS. snuff ami TahaeeO Boxes:
Buggy. coarh. Wagon. and Doc WHIPS;
! A nice Iot ef caTe,ing and Rugs. Toilet Co
sers. and Ladies' and Gentlcmsnis Travelling
Carpet Bags; =
! Elliptic Springs. Iron Axles, Coach Trimmings
and Furniture FIinges:
/ children's Socks and Cradle Blankets:
| A full assortment Of sll kinds Of Goods for In
dies and Gentlemen. and many articles no. usu
ally kept in this market.
LONG, WEBB a. CO.
| October IL. @ 49, 40
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JUST RECEIVED,

" JUST RECEIVED,
SUPERIOR st. Croix, Poto Rico, and N. o.
~ Sugar. #%# *.9~&t@ ~~-s 49,
Good Coffee. Of different qualities. ~-*s@ -
Tallow, and Adamantine Candles. }~+.u
Also, on hand, l2-4 Linen and Cotton Shirt.
ing, good Cider Vinegar, Salt, Lamp Oil, and
CHOCOLATE.
A large lot Of CIGARS, all qualities, for sale
low. >#5 4-~4 #~~
*@ @tf LONG, WEBB, & co. a4
August 4. sa..~s. 49,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
SPLENDID EXPERIMENTS
AND IEcTURE

DROF. SANDERS recently OF London. in
forms the citizens OF Richmond that, This
Evening, (TUESDAY0 2s;h inst, he VIII deli.
yer Lecture ON the New Sciences OF the day. al
the Odd Fellows Hail. His Lecture will be il.
lusraied by great variety Of Experiments which
for briliiancy Of exhibition and beauty OF appara-
,us cannot be excelled in the present Stale Of the
AIS and Sciences. Many of these experiments
have never been Witnessed by The American put.
lie previous 10 their introduction BY Prot: s.
Among the Apparatus and Experiments will be
The following as part:-Eight beautiful model En-
sines; Sanders Intercollegiate Engines San
ders Ro'ary Engine; Sanders A1ial Telegraph,
with transmission OF news; Magnets HELIX and
Elec.ro Magnets Colts Submarine Battery
Mahomers Coffin; Galvanized Corpse; Dancing
slippers; Magic Baskel aud Gaina; number OF
Bakeries; Voac and Hydrogen Guns; Chenli.
cal Miracles; Balloons, &c, &c.
Lecture to commence at haltpasl ! o'clock
Cards OF admission 25 CTS; 10 be had at The door
and at the principal Holels.
E5For foil particulars, see small bills.
Dec 2S-ll
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
AUCTION SALES.
hSy w. GOddin, AuCt.
MOST VALUABLEJAMES RIVER FARM
FOR SAIEAT AUCTION

MOST VALUABLEJAMESR RIVER FARM
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
TINE subscriber having recently become the
Il purchaser of that valuable James River
Estate called ELLERSLlE, with view OF SET
Ting il, and having since changed his mind with
respect 10 it, has determined TO sell the same al
public auction, upon the premises, on WEDNES-
DAY, The Odd day OF December, lS47, if fair, if
not, the mex! fair day. upon The Terms herein after
stated. This Estate lies in the county Of Henrico,
upon James River, about 10 miles above the
City of Richmond; contains, by recent survey,
765 acres, of which about 200 are frst-rale low
grounds, with more than 200 acres Of wood land
On this Tract there is an excellent Brick Dwell
ling, (stuccoed,) aud other buildings necessary
for the accommodation Of large family. This
Estate is SO well known, that further description
OF il is deemed unnecessary.
Terms :-One-iourih cash; balance al 2 and
3years, from the first day OF January next; the
purchaser executing bonds, bearing interest from
said lst January, and The title retained till the
whole CT the purchase money shall be paid.
B. w. LEIGH.
II The sale will be conducted by w. GoDDIN,
Auctioneer. Dec 2-3law.ds
II POSTPO NEMENT.-I consequence Of
the heavy fall Of snow on Tuesday, the above
sale is postponed to WEDNESDAY,, the 29. IN day
OF the present month, (December,) when il will
POSITIVELY TAKE PLACE, WITHOUT REGARD TO wEA-
TIER, commencing al the hour OF IL O'Clock, Nj
Dec, % B. W. LEIGH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28

THE next session Of this institution will commence
the first Of February leie and terminate the Las,
Of July following. The Of instruction. especi
ally designed TO prepare students for Colleges and Uni
versities, Is thorough and extensive II comprises The
Greek, Latin, French Spanish, Italian and EnoIi.h
Languages Mathematics in ell its various bra nches Ma
tural Philosophy. Chemistry and Moral Philosophy
Divine services are regularly performed at the Aca
denny by the Rev. WIN. Friend.
The price of Board Including washing, bsddinp and
fuel and Tuition for the session Of six months j.
SlOO payable the first Of February $40 the Grs of JuIv
No student VIII be received for shorter period than
an entire session.
For the efficiency Of his system OF instruction In.
Principal refers TO the gentlemen whose names are
suboined. and TO the Professors Of the University M
Virginia, and those OF William and Mary College. fro,
the Professors Of both Of which Institutions the Acods
mic preparation and the subsequent Collegiate surrs
Of his pupils have received the highest commrndn .
tons,
Communications will be directed to Concord Acad..
my, Caroline county, Va. addressed to the Prneina
F w COLEMAN A NJ, Principai 'N
LEWIS COLEMAN, A NJ. hssis,,r,
ALEX DEmPSTER, A N, Assistant
December oath, ls47.
REFERENCEs.-Hon John Mason .s..,.,.,
the Navy DR. Scott Speaker Of the Senate Of Viz,
Eina; James Seldom. Esq; Hon James u Mason.
Frederick; RI Rev Nicholas Cohbs d, Bishop of A,.
bama Judge Samuel Chapman, Alabama; r W IeigS
Esq., Richmond; VIM K Johnson, ESQ = Prt,rsbn,a
Thomas Randolph, Esq. AIbsmare; Andrew Hunter,
eral Bernard fesu = Richmond; Judge Daniel Cole
man, Alabama; Or Arnistead Cook, Portsmouth: Re-.
bert U Stana'd, 81, Richmond; VIM Harrison, Rso
Tayloe, ESQ.,. Mo mt Airy; Richard Baylor, Eso. p.
SEX Clayton Coleman. Esq, Louisa; Rev Elliott F..
h South csrO.a John TabS Gloucester Jas
s.a anOrnon ESQ., MsR Pss Tennessee VIM Roy
Hon Thomas II BayIy, :. e; Rev VIM Friend, Port Row
al; John Bryan, Bsq.' Gloucester; Thomas Chi.
SON. Esq PETERSBURG; Col John Morris. Kentucky;
Wllam 4 0uaLles, Esq, Kentucky; George F vii.
kins, Esq., Northampton; Alfred C. Weeks, ESQ, Lou.
siana.
Gentlemen who either have bad, or who Il presen,
nave, sons or wards members OF the Institution.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
LOTTERIES.
Seratfnys7s ebjascn
MO. S, SOUTH FOURTEENTH STREET, RICH
~ MOND, VIRGINIA.
Let all the world say what they can,

NO., SOUTH FOURTEENTH STREET, RICH
~ MOND. VIRGINIA.
Let all the world say what they can,
For selling Prizes, STATIONS the man.
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
Capital of $40, 0O0, Sold!
Drawn Nos. of New Jersey No. SO, Dec. Is:
6 SO 81 "a 81 25 4 Al 40 "a 81 70 81
Whole Ticket, Nos. 6 SO "A, capital Of
$40. 600, sold TO country correspondent and
will be paid at sight by STRATTON.
ANOTHER PRESENT!
Drawn Nos. of Alexandra, No. So Dec. 81:
II % 60 40 SIS l3 IS l 80 81 81 sc.
Whole. Nos. II g. prize Of $1,000,
Ticket, Nos. 40 SIS g. do 300,
both sold and paid by STRATTON.
Drawn Nos. of New Jersey, No. l0l. Dec. %:
80 Al IA l3 Is 7 IS 1 46 Is D 81
Ticket Nos % SIS, prize of $500 sold and
paid by STRATTON.
Drawn Nos of Alexandria, No. 81, Dec. 25:
S. % 40 46 Is IS 2 IS 80 26 9 SO Al 81.
Halt, Nos. IS DC GO, prize OF 5000 ! both
Ticket, Nos. 2 26 So, do. 400 I sod
and paid by STRATTON.
Drawn Nos. of Leesbur9, Extra, 42. Dec. "a:
a. f3 10 l3 42 % - 20 6S 55 81 II 81.
Ticket, Nos % 81 ILL., Two more Capitals,
Do. % a 55, sold and paid BY
STRATTON.
ORA wing Of Leesburg, No. ST. Dec. 81:
10 IL 26 10 IS so 8 l6 Al 2 80 40.
Ticket Nos. l6 Is 30, prize OF 800, sold
and paid by STRATTON.
SCHEMES FOR THE WEEK.
$4,000 DOLLARSl 10000 DOLLARS!
notwithstanding, No. IS. Captals:-S25 900,
10000 5000, 3,O00 $500, 1924, 10 of 1000, &C. 70
Nos IA drawn. Tickets IS; haIves2 SO; quarters a5
10000 DOLLARS! 10000 DOLLARS!
WEDNESDhY-New Jersey, No lG3 Capitals:-
$4,000 10000, ,000 5000, $500, 243 of 600,
Of l,500, 2U0 of $50, IS Nos, IL drawn Tickets
$40; halves S. quarters 2 SO.
5000 DOLLARS! 1000 DOLLARS!
TflURSDAY-Mononsalia No 50. Capitalists s9,-
oO0 1000, $780, 1892, Of 200, &c. IS Nos, IA
drawn. Tickets 50; halves so; quarters IS cts.
1900 DOLLARS! LOCO DOLLARS!
FRIDAY-Leesburg, Extra. No. 43. Capitals: s4,-
$780, 1000, GOO 400, &c. 70 Nos, IL drawn. Tickets
81; halves 81 c.; quarters Csc.
4,44i DOLLARS! 1927 DOLLARS!
SATURDAY-Sussex, Extra. No. /. Capitals 81
All, 227, 555 1893, &c. "a Nos, Is drawn Tickets
81; halves So Cts; quaters % cts.
10000 DOLLARS! 10000! 5000!
Alexandria Lottery, Glass !, for 1873 to be drawn at
Alexandria Saturday, the LIST Of January IS No.
Loitery-la drawn ballots. Grand Scheme: $500
10000, 900, 3,0d0 $780, ,07 100 prizes of l,O00 9c
Tickets $40; halves 5;quarters2 50.
| Orders for Packages Certificates OF Packages aud
single Tickets in all the Lotteries will be promptly at
tended to- and drawings sent when requested Please
address orders TO N. STRhTToN,
Des9S Richmond, Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
Esy II. "a. Dickinson & Bro.
SALE OF SLAVES AND OTHER

Personal PROPERTY.
TN pursuance OF decree Of he Superior Court
i OF Chancery for the Richmond Circuit, made
on the 29!h June, lS47, the undersigned will Of.
fer for sale at public auction, al Eerslie, on
WEDNESDAY,, The 22d OF Inc next month (De.
cenber) il lair, if not The next fair cay, all the
SLAVES belonging 10 the esIale of The late John
Wickham, on his James River plantations
They are in number about one hundred and
thirty, and are thought TO be particularly valuuJe,
consisting in great part OF efficient hands.
Al the same time will be sold, all The Horses,
Mules Oxen and other Caule; Hogs and Stock OF
every kind; Crops, Fodder Shucks, Straw, &c.
Also, Wagons, Cars, and all the agricultural
implements. Among The Horses there are some
thorough bred Mares and Colts. The ca.lle ale
principally pare DsvOnhuc or a mixture OF the
DsronShire and Durham breeds, and are highly
worthy Of attention. There will be for sale from
1900 10 1900 bbls. Corn.
There is large pen Of HOGS in fine order
and the usual proportion OF stock Hogs
There will also be sold several articles OF
Household Furniture.
MIR. Jenkins, on thu premises, will show any OF
the property 10 those DESTROYS Of purchasing.
The terms will be, for The Slaves cash tor The
other properly a credit of six monlhs for all sums
over twenty dollars-the purchaser, according TO
Inc terms Of Inc decree, giving negotiable notes
with approved endorsers-ior less than twenty
dollars cash will be required.
WV u " F. Et WIckHAn, conn'rs.
Nov 4-3awtds
q ELECTROMAGNETIC consequence OF
The heavy fall OF snow on Tuesday The above
sale is postponed 10 WEDNESDAY, the % h day
OF The present monh, (Decemher,) when it will
POSITIVELY TAKE PLACE, WITHOUT REGARD TO
WEATHER, commencing At the hour Of IL o'clock,
\" Dec % u v. y +: H Wickh,Am c. mrs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28

IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AT Rules taken in the
Clerks Office of the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for Prince Edward county, the 4th day
of October, 1887:
Theodorck c. Gannaway, Plaintiff:
against
Elizabeth Binford in her own right, and as Exeeu-
tri1 of William C. Binford Jordan H. Oakley and Har
riet his wife, John w. Binford and Elizabeth F. Bin
ford, Defendants.
The defendants, Jordan II. Oakley and Harriet his
wife not having entered their appearance and given
curity, according to act Of the General Assembly
and the rules of this Court, and it appearing that they
inhabitants Of this State, on motion Of the plain
tiff by COUNSEL it Is entered at rules aforesaid and
cordngly ordered that the said defendants, Jordan H.
Oakley and Harriet his wife, do appear at rules TO be
taken in the Clerks Office aforesaid on the first Mon
day in March next, and the plaintiffs bill; and
that copy of this erder be forthwith Inserted In
one of the public newspapers printed in the city OF Rich
mond two months successfully, and also posted at
the front door of the Court house of this county.
ACopy-Teste,
Dec. as-cwem B. j. woRsHAM, C. C.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
trrom the Bay State Democrat, Boston, Nov. al
y n q Al K ID T. &.

"
There are so many medicines OF doubtful character
avsr,i.ed and pued by the newspapers al tue present
@ ,hat we should shrink from the task we have now
"u"d.raken, were we not most thoroughly convinced,
Scm our own personal knowledge OF the facts ~hlch
we state below. ,,,,, NJ, ,,,, .
,.onld sneak and we speak advisediy. lady oil our
'ona,ntance. whom we see every day, was, short
ims nce in wha, we thought p, rec not
"nss her form seemed wasting away she was obliged
10 abandon her work, and we thought not soon to re-
snmr /, again. For about two months she mas been
Sins WIstars Balsam Of Wild Cherry, and already has
ss 50 far reganed her health as to be able to resume
her labors. ,, L.
This IS but single CASE but il Is one, at least, In
which we cannot doubt the efficacy OF tue medicine.
NJ Beware of counterfeits and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and all other preparations of Wild Chsny. Remember,
they only initiate in name, without POSSESSING the VIZ
,u-s Tny none but the genuine and original Ds WIS
TAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY-signed l.
Butts on the wrapper.
SETH w. fOWLE, Proprietor, Boston, Mass,
For sale, wholesale and retail, by
GAYNOR & WOOD,
No. 40 Main Street. Richmond,
Dec. ls47 And by Druggists generally
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
I'm WARE. STOVES. &c.

THE undersigned keep on hand, al their Es-
i lablishmenr, No. %, Main street, between
City Hotel AMI Old Market large supply oil
TIN WARE Of every description, which they
will sell to country dealers and others al the low.
esl prices. Their assortment of STOVES will
be found complete, embracing general assort-
meni OF the latest and most approved patterns Of
coal, wood and COOKING STOVES, all Of
which will be sold upon the most accommodate
ing terms. Merchants and others from the
country, wishing 10 lay in their fall supplies, are
invited to call and look al our assortment, con-
fdeni as We are that we can accommodate them
with any articles in our line al prices which can
not fail 10 please.
TIN WARE, &C., manufactured to order, and
all articles from our establishment warranted 10
be OF the best quality
D. & C. R. WELLER.
Richmond. SEPT. 9-c&dlslJan.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
PRESENTS
LEGANT BOOKS, FANCY ARTICLES, <
TO BE HAD OF
Nash Il WOOdhOuse.

Nash ~ ROO0hOuSe,
1885, Main 81, Richmond, Va.
English ANIMALS and Illustrated Works
uEATH'S BOOK OF BEAUTY, edited by
Fishers Drawing Room Scrap Book-S6 plates
The Keepsake, edited by the Countess OF Bles-
sington.
Cauermole's Historical Annual, being His.
tory of The great Civil War between Charles l.
and the Parliament-l3 plates.
Burns Complete Poelical Works-32 plates
Gallery OF Byron Beau,ies-36 plates.
Waverley Gallery-Porraits from Sir Walter
SCOTS Romances-36 plates.
Bulwer's Pilgrims of the Rhine 2G illuslra.
tions
Thomson's Seasons-be bound and H.
lus;rated by The London Etching Club.
Goldsm this Poems illustrated by the same.
The Songs Of Shakespeare illustrated by The
London Etching Club.
The Book OF Shakespeare Gems-a Series oil
Landscape illustrations.
Buwers Leila and Calderon the Courlier-il.
Illustrated.
The Poets Pleasannce-beaut ifu
The Parallels OF our Lord-richly illuminated
and prined-antiquely bound.
Fnden's Beauties OF the Poet Moore magni-
hcent tolio volume.
Gallery Of the Graces-exquisitey colored.
The same work-not colored
Beauties OF the Opera and Ballet.
The Comic Album, a book for every table -
FIRST and second series.
AMERICAN ILLUSTRATED WORKS.
The Charm, an elegant folio volume-six co.
lored Groups Of Female Figures.
The Offerings Of Beauty-l0 colored plates
The Opal-l0 plates.
The Gem of The Season-20 plates.
The Teaf1els of Memory-l2 nlatps
The Everereen-l0 plates.
The Gifts plates.
The Mirror OF Life-ll plates.
The Diadem-l0 plates
The Friendship Ofering-9 plates.
The Christian Annual-9 plates.
The Amaranlh-7 plates.
The Honeysuckle-l0 plates.
The Moss Roses plates.
The Forgel.Me.Not-9 plates.
The May Flower-9 plates.
The Rose, or Affections Gift-l0 plates.
The Gift of Friendships plates.
The Floral Oferins-l0 colored Boquets Of
Flowers.
Pearls OF American Poetry-the most splendid
illuminated work ever published in America.
Dec rs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, MONDAY, Dec. 81, P. M:
U. S. SENATE.
Mr. Bradbury OF Maine rose and announced,
in feeling terms the sudden death of his colleague,
the Hon. JOHN FAIRFIELD.
Mr. Niles followed, and delivered an eloquent
euo,y upon the character Of the deceased, and
submitted the usual resolutions of respect. The
Senate having adopted the resolutions, adjourned
until Wednesday next, so as 10 attend The funeral
tomorrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MIR. Jones, of Tennessee offered resolution
directing the committee on revolutionary claims
to inquire into The e1pediency OF authorizing The
Secretary OF War to employ additional clerks to
attend to applications for bounty lands or Trea'
sury scrip.
Various amendments were offered, and de.
bate ensued which was interrupted by a message
from The Senate, communicating The proceedings
Of that body in regard 10 the death OF Senator
Fairfield.
Whereupon, on motion of Mr.. Hammond, the
House adjourned until Wednesday, so as TO-
morrow 10 attend, with the Senate and officers OF
Government, the funeral of The deceased.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
NASH & NOODHOUSE,
Booksellers. StatiOners
AND DEALERS IN
Piano FOrtes. Music, &C.

l39 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.
TINE subscribers continue 10 deal extensively
i in The several branches Of business which
form the above heading. Their supply OF PIANO
FORTES is from the large mandatory of
Messrs. Stodart & Durham, who are now lurn.
ing out regularly at their factory in New York,
from eight 10 ten Pianos every week-a larger
number than thew have ever done before, and the
best evidence which could be offered OF their in.
creased popularity and Of their being in greater
demand.
The subscribers pledge themselves to sell a.
good Piano, and at as low price, as any other
dealer, not only in Virginia, but in any Of the
Northern cities.
Also for sale, beautiful GUITARS OF e1qui-
site lone and finish. Some are made after the
pattern of lha, used by De F.franti. whose play.
ing was So much admired when in Richmond
some year OF SO since. Dec,l
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
Seas0nabIe Presents.

T w. RANDOLPH & CO, I2l Main Street.
y have for sale, besides The following Animals
for lS4S, large stock of French, English and
American Standard Books, in rich and beauilni
bindinss-500 differen! kinds Of Juvenile works,
suited 10 all capacities and pockets, from cen
A B c books 10 Miss Edgeworlh's works al : SO
"a few dozen Bibles and Prayer Books in velvet,
1iIh gold and silver ornaments and rlasps-and
a variety oil FANCY GOODS, suitable for
Christmas and .Nep Year Presents.
ENGLISH AsNUlLs.-Gallery OF 100 Engrav.
ings; Heath's Book OF Beauty and Royal Gallery,
II ,laes; Forgel-me-Not, 10 plates; Authors OF
England, series Of medallion portraits; Healh's
Portfolio fine engravines; Peter Parley's Annual
Atoms Turkey, fine engravings; Sacred Album,
pnelical illustrations and plates; Sea illustrated
20 plates Beauiy's Costumes, II female figures;
Fishers Drawing Room Scrap Book, SO plates;
London Keepsake Is plates; Book OF Shakespeare
Gems, Al plates; The English Annual, IS plates;
Heahs Picturesque Annual 25 plates; Portrait
Album Of the 18Th century, 26 plates; Historical
Annual OF the great Civil War, Is plates.
AMERICAN ANNUALS.-Gem OF the Sea.
son, 20 pla,es-The Gem-The Charm, series of
elegant colored Plales-Honey. suckle, 10 plates
Offerings OF Beauty. IL colored paes-Forget
ers, or The Pilgrimage of Love, beautiful colcred
pIalcs-The Creed, Prayer and Ten Command.
men,s IIluslrated-W Words of Truth and Wisdom
Illus,raled-Laure Wreath, 10 embellishments
May flower, 7 plales-The Jewel-Rough &
Ready Annual or Military Souvenir, 20 portraits
Juvenile Giit-H, acinth or Affections Gift
Scenes in Lives of Pa!riaIchs and Prophets
Young Lady's Ofering-American Book OF
Beauiy, paes-Miuor OF Life, fine plates
Christmas Blossoms, New Years Wreath, 7
Mezzotin,o engravings-Fowers personifed with
beautiful steel ensravinss coored-Illus,raled
Gems of Sacred Poetry, % pIates-Scenes in
Lives of Apostles pla!es-Gf, Of Friendship
and Token Of Remembrance, plales-Ama.
ranlb, pates-The Rainbow, 10 pIates-&c.
NB Purchasers OF Christmas and New Years
Presents will hnd il very convenient 10 visit a |
Bookstore containing all they Withdrawing such |
an extensive and varied assortment every taste |
and purse can be suited.
J. w. RANDOLPH & CO.,
Dec. % III Main ST., Richmond.