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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-27
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SALE

PURSUANT 10 a decree of the Circuit Superior Court
of Law and Cbancery for the county Of Monroe, III
tie State OF Virginia, pionornred on the IAN day OF
May, 1871 in the nf Caper0n's Executor against
John u. Lewis, aud others, defendants, and Dunlap
against the ZANE defendants the undersigned, Commits
siOners, VIII expose 10 sale, at public auction, 10 the
highest bidder, upon the premises, on credit Of one
two and three years, on THURSDAY, the Both day oil
September next, that beautiful and valuable Estate
THE SWEET SPRl NGS-and the lands npprrtrnanl
thereto living in the county OF Monroe, and extending
int0 the county Of Allegheny. THIS property Is siua
ted in most eligible position for wats'in place the
Spring rises In Of The most beautiful and pleasant
valleys in The mountains Of vigna, and Is unsnrpass-
ed in liz delightful Summer climate varied and sublime
scenery, and luxurious and healthfu bathing establish
ments II il distant twenty three miles from Coving
ton the place designated Is the head of navigation on
the James River Canal aud il Is believed VIII be either
on or within few miles OF the great central improve
ment 9th state connecting the James with The Ohio
river.
The land i nf very superior quality, and the improve
men,, sufficient for the accommodation Of some
three four hundred persons Ihric located on ti-
property Brick Hotel alt feet Tong and three stories
high, containing dining lG1 ,ee long aud forty
feet wide. The other houses for the accommodation Of
visitors consist for the most part OF cabins
The Sweet spring Tract proper-cnbraeihu me IN
provcments and containing lao first he sold
then the residue of The lands in such lots or parcels IL
may beet suit the convenience ct purchasers, ana ns
enhance the amount Of sales. The purchasers of tit
Real Estate will he required to give bond and security
for The purchase money, and The title will bs retained
until The purchase money IL paid.
There will also he sold. nj The same time ami place
by SAID Commissioners all The House hold anu kchei
Furniture al and belonging 10 the sweet Springs; con-
sistnq of such variety necessary al watering places
The Furniture will be sold for cash.
As property of this description and value y but sci
dom In the market, tho Commissioners would respect
fully invite the attention Of Capitalists 10 this advcr
iiscm.nt and would beg leave 10 suggest that joint
stock company might be formed, and ahvantageolsly
invest in This property
:" ~ JAMES l.: wooDvIILE, comm.
HENRY MASSiE, 0'" -
m $40
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MR.. STEVENS SEMINARY FOR
VOTING LA DIES


AIR. S. g. STEVENS, A. IL, respectfully informs
wiIl oprn Seminary for Ynuua Ladies, in central
and pleasant par, of the ciy "Wednesday, ihr ~ Il
day Of September Eeyt.
TERMS, per session Of ten months, payable quar-
terly: -
Higher English Branches, S'
Primary Branches vary with attainment
Ancient and Modern Languages. each, ~
Ins,rnmeutal Music I'll
Mr. Stevens having been more or iess engaged VI
teaching for several years al the North, and for the
Last two years in this city, hopes, iinn his sxnerencu
application to Tie duties Of his profession, 10 merit 4
share Of patronage.
The Principal will be assisted by his niece, who has
had considerable experience III teaching al the North,
and for the last year in the vicinity OF Richmond, ana
cunles with the highest recommendations bOli Us i
scholar and teacher
The PRINCIPAL and Assistant will exert themselves
with unliring zeal insure The esteem and obedience
of their plpia to cherish love for The school room and
ito duties TO secure good order and Thorough discipline,
and TO afford every advantage that may be enjoyed III
any Seminary for obtaining thorough intellectual mo.
raj and polite education. Vocal Music will he Intro.
duced az regular branch OF education, with no addi-
lona charge. Singing will constitute part OF every
mornings exercise and lessons VIII he gwen twice
week in Singing and the principles of Music.
Thus. pupils who pursue their course W THIS semha-
~ will acquire thorough knowledge Of Music, with no
detrImeat TO attainments in other branches.
Miss Stevens will give lessons To such NJ desire IL
in French, Drawing md Painting, ana the various
kinds of Neede-WoTk.
Board will be provided for young ladies from the
country In respectable families, at reasonable prizes
The Principal may be found al Mrs. liItchsons, cor
ner Of Main and 4th streets. Aug. a0--dScaawtf
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LAND. SLAVES. Sc, FOR SALE.

DYvrlue Of the last will and testament of William
ID B. EasIey, deceased late Of the county of Neck
lenburg, Va shall offer FOR sale, at public auction, on
MONDAY, the 18th day OF October next iair u not,
the fair day thereafter the entire estate OF The de-
cedent, held and owned by him IN The state OF VIZ
ginia both real and PERSONAL except some sgacies VIZ
That very valuable Farm on which alr Easiey lately
resided containing 5Cg acres. lying on the waters OF
big and Middle Burstone Creeks in the upper end OF
Mecklenburg county, and within FIVE miles Of The flour
ishlng market town of Gainesville. The improve
nents Of every kind very superior, and the farm
well laid out and arranged for Immediate profitable
operations; well enclosed and eSensvrly seeded III
clover and herds grass, Of compact form and oil the
hnest bluestone SOIL yielding heavy crops OF tobacco
and wheat the grent staples Of this section OF Virginia
There also attached 10 The estate valuable Grist and
Flour Manufacturing Mill and saw Mill, all In good re-
pair and In successful operation.
The Slaves are valuable such az have been careful
" from Time time selected by Mr. Easey with M eye
10 every valuable quality. The household and kitchen
furniture il extensive valuable and select, rs Is also
the stock Of every kind
There in an almos, new carriage of Northern manu-
factur1 superb pair of well broke carriage horses
buggy wagons, carl, plantation tools, plank, barrel
slaves and heading corn, fodder oats, tobacco wheat,
&c &C
The land will be sold very long credits the other
prnnery on a credit Of IL months for all sums Of and
ahoyr $40. The aae commence precisely al III o.
clock, A. M. RICHARD BOYD, ia Executor.
Aug l1-cwlds
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LAND FOR SALE.

THE subscribers ofer for sale The tract Of land
Tar river, in the county of Granville. North Carolina.
within twelve miles OF the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail
road and containing 100 acres. About one-haif 10
woodland, and one fourth of the tract river low
grounds There two good dw eilins bou'es on the
premises, and all other essay buildings for farm IN
good order.
tracts In this part of the Stae and 10 situated in aps
SAINT and healthy neishborbood.
Terms accommodating. For further particulars sd
drss, The subscribers al Henderson, North Caroline
p. w. WYCHE, r,
jul, 23-stG J. T. WYCHE, ''e."'''"
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JOHN y LANCASTER, Trustee
WOODyIII.E FOR SALE.

WILL be offered for sale, TO the highest bidder, Of
w Orange Court house, on FRIDAY, the ltt day o
October next il the weather suitable, and, il not
the first suitable day thereafter, Sundays excepted
that beautiful and highly desirable residence lately
cupied by Mrs. Helen Blair, in the county Of Orange
and generally known by the name of WoodyilIe. The
tract contains about four hundred and ly acres, two
thirds Of which cleared and the residue well Tim
bered. The soil is good. fertile and productive, and
well adapted the culture Of tobacco and all kinds OF
grain. II lies within one mile of Orange Court house
in the midst OF good society any in Virginia, and
the dwelling is situated upon an eminence command
ing full view oe the village. II has numherle,s springs
of pnre m,untaln water, and all the buildings inclnd
ins barn. stable and negro cabins are in excellent
pair and suited 10 the size of the farm.
TERMS-One and two years, with bond and ap-
proved personal security and deed Of trust upon the
land as additional fecurity. J. w. SAUNDERS,
Administrator de bons non, with the will annexed
Aue n0-ctds of William Shepherd, deceased.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LANDS IN
louisa AND GQQCEI.AND


THE undersigned, Commissioners appointed BY de
cree of the County Court Of Louisa, In The case oil
Watson and others Watson and others, will, on
WEDNESDAY, the Ist day Of September, I847, fif
fair ii not, the next fair day thereafter sell To the
highest bidder At public auction, Ct tile Gum Spring,
the residence Of Mcaah Parrish, that portion Of the
lands belonging 10 the Estate Of the late COL Joseph
Shelton, which, by decree Of The County Court III
Coochland have been allotted TO the heirs of the late
Mrs. Elizabeth Watson.
One tract ofths land, containing about $40 aerss Hes
In the county OF Louisa lsbells Store, adjoining
the lands of Robert H. lsbel, DR.. WIN. s. Fowler and
others. Two other Tracts, containing respectively
about 900 and $50 acres lie IN the county OF GOocand
near Sheltons Mill, being parcels VI the Estate on
which the late Col. Shelton resided.
The lands will be divided to suit purchasers. Pos
session for the purpose OF seeding crop Of wheat VII.
be given al the usual time and final possession at The
end Of the year
TERMS "A credit Of one and two years VIII be g.
ven except as the costs of su and expenses Of sale
the purchasers giving bond with approved security and
the title being retained as further security.
i 4l L; hAM :. waAfsos, Com"
JuIv 0Q-c0awfds
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AUCTION SALES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Ess-
TATE INTaECOUNTY OF HANOVER.

PURSUANT 10 u decree Of The Comfy Cour Of Han
over, pronounced on The ED oi Decriher, 1876
The subscribers appointed by the Court Cniumssionrr'
for that purpose IN sch 10 tie hghts. bidder, Oh lht
premises on TUESDAY. the II day Of September
next II fair otherwise tile Eest ilr div, Sundays
excepted the Irac, ui land oil winch shr late aIr>
Ann A. Oliver resided, and known rs Tie dover land
in the estate Of Isaac Oliver. deceased. The aid land
IIcs near roe Green Mrers iiou=r, ab"u. nr miles
from lie ciiy Of Echnuhd IN healthy and desirable
neigiborlIcud. and contains about four hundred nid
fifty acres. The improvements are good Dwelling
Ilnse In Thorough repar, good Barns, Stables, and oil
other outhouses sufficient for desirable honesIe ad
The land is admirably adapted 10 The cultivation Of vese-
tables I'm addition The usual variety OF field crops
Trnas: One.fourtl cash, and the remainder in two
annual payments, according to the provisions Of said de-
cree.
A, The same time and place, and upon the same terms
pursuant TO n similar decree, VIII be sold about two
hundred acres Of land adjoining The above belonging
to The of James A. Oliver, deceased This tract
Is well enclosed, some good meadows attached and a
portion Of The land highly improved but no buildings
thereon. EDWIN SHELTON, Commissioners
WM. b. SYDEOR, J
r. g. Communications addressed TO either .of the
subscribers through The Richmond Post Office, will be
promptly attended to, or the lands shown by Dir Oliver,
now residing on the premises.
lO-cW5wG9LWw
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nv THE LIEUT.. GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA
pnOHI A NATION

INFORMATION having been received bv The Eyecn-
live that vacancy has occurred in the General as.
sembly Of this state by the death Of Carter Bra1oH,
Senator elect for the District composed Of the counties
Of King 8. Queen, King William, Gloucester, Name" .
and Middlesex-the Sheriffs Of the said counties are
therefore hereby required hold elections In their re-
spectve counties, on the fourth Thursday IN October
next, for Senator 10 fill The vacancy aforesaid.
Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governnr, met.
Ing In the absence Of the Governor from The
lsEAL seat Of Government and under the lesser seal
of the Commonwe wealth, at Richmond, this thlr-
tieth ay OF July In the year o our Lord eighteen hun
dred and forly-seven, and Of The Commonwealth the
seventy-second. X. 4. DANIEL.
S-cGw
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND In
T0JTICa

THE undersigned, az Commissioner, appointed BY
l decree Of the County Court of Goochinnd, in the
care Of Fowler and others Shelton and Others will,
the 3ls day of August next f fair, Il not The mex.
fair day thrrearr sell TO the highest bidder al public
auction at the Store house of r. II. sbell in the
~ Of Louisa. the land belonging TO the Estate Of the
late COL Joseph Shelton, in said county, which, by
decres OF the County Court Of Goochland, has been al
loted TO the heirs of The late Major thomas Sheon-
This land Is sitnaed on The Sou anna river adjoining
the lands OF l.. W. Perkins and others, and In the vi
entity Of Payne's Mills. The Tract contains about 20:
ocres-a large portion in wood, and Astounding In va
lua5le timber f.r building puiposes-much Of II prime
tobacco land. Those desiring TO view the land win
call the undersigned any time previous TO the day
Of SALE Possession, for The purpose OF seeding whra,
CROP will be given at the usual time, and fna posses
sion at the end Of the year.
TRRM5-A credit Of IL months as TO one half, and o,
is months Us 10 the residue Of the purchase money, viii
be gyen except to the costs Of suand expenses I'M
der the decree-the purchasers giving bonds with ap-
proved security, and The legal title being retained
further security. II s probable credit Of one and tw"
years W III be given, with the conditions aforesaid.
W. =. FOWLER,
Jouisa Iuly II lSl7.-cWti5 Commissioner.
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LAND. GRfST AND FLOUR MILL AND
SAW MILL FOR SALE.

TTril he offered to the highest bidder, The pre- mi.
w se., GU SATURDAY, the I'd day Of October, the
we'll spoxn plantation once owned by David Flournoy,
now belonging 10 the estate of the late Robert Harris
II contains 500 acres, with fair proportion OF wood
ana oat land A good portion Of this plantation Is II,
GOOD hes and all OF susceptible Of high degree Of
Improvement II lies in an excellent neishborhcod,
about midway between tbs buckingham and River
roads. eight miles below pombatan Courthouse, and
twenty Ave above Richmond. It has most excellen,
nnd convenient dwelling house and all necessary farm
buildings. Attached 10 II, on neyer.failing stream,
large mill, of late years worked only io' sfsi' out
once used az Z manufacturing ml and ready 10 I've so
used again at small expense Close at hand. il ca
p,la saw m,lI. The dam is most substantially built
and OF rock This property Is we'll worthy OF the alte-
ton of those inclined 10 invest Capital in real estate
TERMS-One fourth cash. the balance In ], 2 and
years. RO. L. Y WM. ). HahKis.
porhotap auc oT-rfds
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AUCTION SALES.
Ella HILL.
AND HALF OF ELK ISLAND,

AND HALF OF ELK ISLAND.
WILL BE OFFERED For SALE, at public auc.
w iicn, on the premises, on THURSDAY, the 7th
day Gf October.
This Estate contains about 3 90 ncres, of which
SEQ acres are low grounds OF the best quality, and
a6oal The quantity Of high land, Of great fertility
IN cultivation. The dwelling house new, large and
iians0mei Tie farm buildings In excellent order; first
rate grit and saw mill Situated on James River, so
mile. above Richmond. The freight Of n hushel OF
wheat only cents, and Of hid Of tobacco rs
For further particulars. reference Is made 10 former
advertisement
TERNS.-one fourth Of the purchase money cash;
The balance in three equal annual INSTRUMENTS with in
terest from the day Of sale. bond with deed Of
trust on the properly will be required for The deferred
payments.
All necessary preparations for sowing a crop OF wheat
VIII 90 on I'LL The day OF SALE after which, every ac
ty win he afforded to the purchaser.
II viii give me pleasure to show the property 10 any
one who desires To examine it,
My address Is Cartersyille. Cumberland CO., Va.
PEYTON HARRISON,
Any for ii. c. Harrison, Adm'1 ofR. Harrison.
An
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TN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AT Rules held In the
Clerks Office OF tine Crcnlt Superior Court Of Law
and Chancey for Cumberland County, on Monday, the
ID day of August, lei7:
Rebecca C. Scay, flainiil:
against
Elisha Jackson Eliza 3. Mayo, in her own right. and
as Administrative OF Thomas II. Mayo, deceased, John
NJ. TreviIlian, Philip Mayo, his representatives, Jas
r. Mayo, George Mayo, Robert Mayo, and Mary Ann
his wife, Lewis Al. Mayo and Susan his wife, Sarah
Mayo and John Everngham, or HE heirs and repressn'
taives, Defendants
The defendants. Philip Mayo or his representatives,
James E. Mayo, Lewis 81. Mayo and Susan his wife,
and John Everingham his heirs or representatives
mol having entered their appearance and given security
according the act Of Assembly and The rules Of this
Court and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not inhabitants Of this Commonwealth, IL Is
ordered that the said defendants do appear at The
Clerks Office Of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Cumberland County, at rules 10 he held
therein, on the first Monday in November next, and
answer the bill of The plaintiff and that copy of this
order be forllw h inserted in some newspaper publish
ed In the city of Richmond for two months successive
w. and posted al the front door Of the Courthouse Of
This county. A Copy. Tcsis,
Aug. 97-cw2m b. ii. WOODSON, DC.
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

DAN AWAY from the subscribers. on Sunday, the
IL 9Th August, a Negro hian named GEORGE. The
said slave Is about 81 years o age black, about feet
inches high, weighs about $50 pounds, has good teeth,
and round and likely face. lie purchased nt R..
Il. Dickinson Brothers Auction Room on the 22d Of
March last, from Messrs Mner & Keen, of Plttsylra-
MIA Court house. He was purchased By them-M. & K.
in Rockingham, N. c. and he will In all probability
make for that place, he or last April, and was
taken up, his way there, al Amelia Courthouse
The persoL that took him up thar occasion shot him.
with small shot, on the legs, and the shot marks are
very percep,ibe on the hind part, the calves OF his
legs. We will give $50 for the apprehension and dell
very Of said boy to R. H. Dickinson and Brother in
Richmond, Va, &c taken up after this date, and f
ken up previous to this date, will pay s25 for his de-
livery here, and the expense Of Drinking him this
pace FROM where he may be taken up
KELLY, HUNDLEY co.
Richmond, August q, le47.-ctf
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SrrattOn,s Office,

MO. s, SOUTH FOURTEENTH STREET, RICH
~ MOND, VIRGINIA.
Let all the world say what they can,
For selling Prizes, STATIONS the man.
Drawn Nos. of y. Jersey, No g. Aug. IS:
( IS IS IL 81 7G "a Is 10 IS 25.
SCHEMES FOR THE WEEK.
4GOo DOLLARS! 1000 DOLLARS!
FRIDAY-Leesbury, Extra, No 25. Capitals ST.
GOO, l,t0D $40, &c. IS Nos, IL drawn Tickets 81;
halves 20 c.; quarters a5 C.
5000 DOLLARS! 1000 DOLLARS!
SATURDAY-Sussex, Extra. No. 60. Capitals =
5000, NaO 500, sc. 81 Nos, drawn. Tickets 81;
halves 81 cts; quarters % cts.
10000 DOLLARS
Alexandria Lottery Class So for ls47, 10 he drawn
a, Alexandria, Saturday. Aug %. 70 No Ictte1ym o
drawn ballots. Splendid Scheme: Si0,CGO. l6Mfl,
10000, 5000 1000 5000, a7Os 80 of ,o0o 60 Of coo.
60 OF iOO 1919 OF 800, Tickets SU halves S; quar-
tiers 50.
Orders for Packages, Certificates of Packages and
single Tickets in all the Lotteries will be promptly al
teuded To, and drawings sent when requested Please
address orders 10 y. STRATT0S,
Aug % Richmond. Va.
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HALIFAX LAND FOR SALE.


THE subscriber offers for sale the tract OF land on
l which he resides lying about 10 miles below na-
l;iax e. H. on Banster river, and about miles above
lis junction with Dan river, adjoining the lands OF Capt
WIN. II. Clarke, Capt Paul Street, John T. johnson
and others, and contains upwards OF Joo acres, O.
acres Of which are river bottom besides about one hun
Jrsd acres Of creek fats. Nearly the whole Of the
cleared land is In good heart Of which there Is SUN,
clan, nan,ity 10 work Is 30 hands To advantage upon
three shifts: The balance Of the tract Is covered win
heavy growth of The finest pine and oak timber and
large proportion of excellent tobacco land yet 10 cea
The huidinss consist OF comfortable dwelling house,
kitchen, smoke house. dairy house, and all neces-
.ay ont houses for the purposes Of securing !. s Gdops
10 suit nnrchasers If required. Being determined 10
sell, great bargain may be expected init y not soil!
by the 9sth day OF September, shall then oer pup
licly, Halifax Courthouse go
TERMS.-one third Of the purchase money vii, q, be
expected in cash. the balance IN TWO elua ana y, s" III
circumstances Being generally about home, viii
take pleasure In showing The land To any who may WISH
10 purchase. hIOHhnp ho"o"o
IT-rdyy
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Land, stock, &c. for Sale.

TINE subscriber wishes 10 sell his Plantation IN Anlr-
liza within four miles ofihr Court house, and near
the Amelia Springs, containing about one thousand
acres, generally in fine heart. Upon this Tract there
seventy eighty acres of Creek low grounds,
very productive, and a large body of original wood
land, which would bring the best tobacco he would
also sell The stock Of mules. cows, &C. lherenn ioee
theY With farming utensils of every kind, aud would
supply the purchaser with suicency Of corn, oas,
fodder &c, for years consumption, aud wheat Tor
seeding this FAIL If more desirable, would have the
crop put in al the usual price, and give full possession
on The hrst day Of December next, from which time e
would be willing allow credit of ome Two, three,
four and five years for the amount equally Divided
He will simply add that his price for this property shall
not be more Than It's real value, which lie confidently
believes that, under good management, the payments
may be made from the place. A II. DREWRY.
Mr. n. &. Anderson, in the mel ghborood, will show
the premises to any person dspo.ed buy and
nicatons addressed 10 nc, in Richmond, will be attend
ed 10. A. ii. ID.
July g-Clc
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MassIe d White,

NO. &C, "a A l r E T.,
lave now In store an unusually large and well
III lected stock Of
Among which will be found
Rio, Laguira, harcaibo. and prime old Java Coffee,
Orleans, Porto Rico. st. Crox and clarified Sugars,
s,uart's double refined lonf crushed and puverised
sugar,
Very superior Tyson, Gunpowder and other Teas,
~ boxes strictly primo Cheese,
Superior Chewing Tobacco, various brands,
Herring,, Lime, Soap, Cotton Yarns, Shoe Thread,
Pickling Vinegar, Spices, Lamp Oil, Candles. &c.
Also large lot Of Bacon, Lard, lron Shot, &C., just
received. AUG 27-cwiw