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100 Dollars Reward -!

EFT nv residence in Caroline county, last August,
IL Negro Man, named HILLYARD. He is about 20
years old about feet, or inches in height, OF light
brown complexion, teeth little decayed in 'front.' mar
Inclined TO be straight and bushy, little or no beard,
walks with his toes turned in and smiles when spo-
ken to- Twill ply sa5 for hi, delivery 70 me, ifappre
hended in Caroline Hanover, $50 IL taken out oil
those counties, and within 40 miles OF my
$50 n beyond that distance and $500 out Of the State
Of Vireinil. KID. NJ: BhluIcS'
f,,nne RI Va Nov. 49, la47.-cwtf
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
LAND In LNIIlSA

TENHE undersigned Commissioners. acting under
decree Of the County Court of Louisa, in the case
of Watson and others Watson and Others Will sell
by public auction. in front of Elisha MELONS Tavern,
al Louisa Courthouse, on MONDAY, the 18th day of
December, lc47, THAT being Court day,) Tract OF
Land lying on South ANN. river, in the county oil
Louisa adjoining the lands of DR.. William s. Fowler,
Col Ro. H. Isbeli and others, Containing $40 acres,
being that portion of the Louisa lands Of the late Col
Joseph shelton which was alirtied, at the division
thereof 10 the heirs of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Watson.
This land is believed TO he very valuable most of II
being either heavily tmbe ed tobacco land or river low
grounds.
TERMS-Cash as to so much as will satisfy the eX
penSes of sale and credit OF and two years as ID
the residue the purchaser giving bonds with approved
personal security, and the legal Title being retained as
additional security.
THOMAS $ WATSON, Commits
J. II. RAWLINGS, 'o'""' 49,
10 POSTPONEMENT- above sae Is post
pOned TO MONDAY, the 10Th January, 1913, that beins
Court day, when il will certainly be made, al Louisi
Court.ho Dec 2i-ctds
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
a PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, information has been received by the
w Executive that RALPH YOUNG, convicted OF
murder in the Superior Couit of Lunenburs, mas rs'
cnpeI from ia and is now az large: Therefore. VIII
liam Smith Governor of Virginia, do hereby offer e'
ward of one hundred dollars to any person or perSnns
who shall arrest The said Ralph Young and deliver ini
into the Jail of Lunsnburg county; and 90 LihFe"Ver
require all officers OF this Commonwealth, civil and mt
lary and request the people generally, to use 1heIr
hest exerlions procure the arrest of the said Young
that he may he brought TO justice.
Given under my band as Governor, and under the
lesser seal oftIie Commonwealth at Richmond
toEAII this 18th day OF December in the year lSaI.
WH. SMITH.
GTYoUNC is &c years cid, about feet high, and
quite round shoudeIed-his utterance Is rapid, and
from its rapidly, sometimes rather nninleliIsiole-
wears his hair lOleraby long, anu conbrd back
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NOTICE.

IN consequence Of the death Of the Senior partner oil
the concern and being unable TO give the business,
myself that personal attention which its welfare de-
mands am disposed to sell all the stock, fixtures and
appurtenances in and belonging the Store lately &C.
cuped by us at the Gordonsvile Depot, Orange con-
w. 10 any one willing embark in SUCH business
Such an opportunity TO young man olmoderate means
bnt rarely occurs It is no mere experiment, which
NAV be unsuccessful-but, having been established
more than five years. the has good run OF GUS
tom has Ear proved profitable and only needs naus
inv and attention to make IL continue to he. Per-
sons willing To purchase will find me disposed TO make
the terms as favorable as possible.
X. y. WILLIAMS,
Surviving partner of Hamilton & Williams.
Richmond. Dec. ], lei7.-cif
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NOTICE
M IICE.
IInnN NJ HOLLIS Administrator and others.

LI9ON ps. HOLT's AdnIHIstTu'ul uuu u.'e1S'
Uessr, Thomas Hon and Paschql Green.
= neither Of YOU reside within this Commonwealth,
~ and as neither of you have an Attorney IN TACT
within The same, whom notice Of Tie time ana place
of taking d-posons he given, now publish Tor
vour information that, Thursday, the 9th day ut
January 1885, that being Amelia County Court day. be-
tween The hours Of 10 O'CLOCK in the morning and sunset
n m, Conf House thereof shall proceed TO take the
depostions of Thomas T. Giles and o.hc Witnesses to
be used as evidence for me in suit in ChancrIy now
pending in the Circuit Superior Court Of Law ana
honcery for The county Of Amelia, wherein Robert 3
Lyon suing for himself ard others, creditors Of John
Holt deceased is plaintiff, and yourselves and others
are defendants; and If from any cause the taxing OF .e
said drnosi,lcns shall not be commenced, OF, Deih2
crmmenced should not be completed on that day, Tue
taking Of The same will be adjourned, from time TO me
until the said e1osIiions snail be completed 'iTeh
under nv hand th's ord day Of December, 1877.
Dec 34-cwi2.ihIan. RICHARD = HULL
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GENUINE HAVANA CIGARS


W E have just received per Marietta Burr an
W., W. invoice Of genuine Havana Cigars, of ap.
, nO'ea brands, and first quality; amongst them is
, ,au.nsf lot OF the "Frasancia's." so much ap-
r .'S lot theiT superior havo; these, together
sub others in store, enable US 10 cff.r a, Good
'n assortment Of fine Cigars as can be ionnd in
he city. PURCELL. LADD & ca :"
Druggists, 80, corner Main and l4;b street,
Dec. 81
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EDUCATION.
Mrs. Snuthsate,s

SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES.
TE exercises Of this Seminary will close the 18th
December, and will again be resumed 18th Janu-
airy, lSis.
The course Of studies pursued in this School is ade
qune to polite and thorough educaton and any young
lady that is toeraby advanced, may complete collie
giate course by remaining four years.
The English routine of studies will embrace
Grammar-Smith's or Kirkhams.
Geography, with the of Maps and Gobes-Mit-
chell's
Arithmetic-Snith and Emerson's Series.
His!ory-Parey's Series, Woosler Pennock's Series;
Bancroft's History Of the United States.
RhetOric-Boyd's or Jamerson's.
Naturn History-Smilie's.
Natural hilosophy-ComstOcks
Chemistry-Jones's.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Rotany-Mrs. Linc0ln's.
Moral Philosophy Watts on the
Mind.
Spelling, Writing and Composition, particularly at
tended to.
Miss Hughes, lady of tried and unquesionable
qualifications will again take charge of this Seminary,
with The united assistance OF Mrs. and Miss South
gate.
Mr. w. ]. Bergman will give instructions in Latin,
Greek, Mathematics, &c.
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA

y PKUCUhW 4 ION.
WHEREAS, the Executive has been informed that
W SMITH SHFFLErT, who was confined in The
Jail Of Abenarc county. under Indictment for grand
larceny has broken said Jail and escaped and is now
1T large Therefore, |, William Smith, Governor Of
Virginia. do hereby offer reward of fifty dollars to
any person or persons who shall Arrest the said Smith
Shi6i-t, and deliver him into the Jail ci abenafe
county; ard do moreover require all officers OF this
Commonwealth, civil aud military, and request the
people generally their hest exerlions 10 procure
the Of the sand Shitet, tina, he may be brought
to justice.
Given under my hand Governor. and under The
49,, , lesser seal of the Common wealth, n Richmond,
is-A' this 18th day OF December, in the year s4l
WM. SMITH.
TT SHIFFLETT is about 5 feet 10 inches high, ra-
tler spare and is about IS years old The lower part
Of his night ear has been cut or bitten of.
Urc. 17-C2ay,]W
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UNiiE subscriber Will offer Tor sale, at public auction,
L on the premises on WEDNESDAY, The 5th day Of
January, sis II fair ii not, the first fair day thereaf
small Tract of about hundred and thirty
of Land lying in the county Of Hanover, fourteen
miles from Richmond, and adjoining the lands OF MIR.
John Raw and others. About one half Of this land 10
arabe and adapted to the production Of the usual
riety Of crops-the balance IN well tmbered for panta
ton purposes, with oak, pine and chestnut. further
description Of the premises Is deemed unnecessary as
wishing to purchase are requested to examine
the premises.
The TERMS will be made known the day Of sale
By VIM. 4 II. Pollard, who is authorized TO make the
sale Mas. Y. r. CRUMP.
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WASHINGTON HENRY ACADEMY.

WASHINGTON HENRY ACADEMY.
MRS; I, ,DuNToN- prineinai of the Mall ne
MRS. 8. J. DUNToN, Principal of the Female De.
paItment.
The next session Of this Institution will commence
on the Goth January and terminate the Goth Deem
Der, lS4s, allowing vacation Of month between
the Summer and Fall terms. The plan Of instruction is
thorough and PRACTICAL and carried as far the time
of the Students residence will permit
The situation is retired and healthy, and the COM
munity in an eminent degree moral and refined
Board can be had with the Principal including wash
ing and fuel, at 500.
In Reading, Writing and first principles of Geo.
graphy, Arithmetic and Grammar, $50 90
In the higher branches Of English, Latin, &C., 80 90
For French, an extra charge OF 10 90
Music, If desired at the masters charge.
In addition TO the above, the Department of English
Science embraces the following branches all branch
cs Of Mathematics, including comic sections and the
calculus Field Surveying; History, ancient and mo
dern; Natural Intellectual and Moral Philosophy; Che
misry Physical Geography; Elements of Political Eco
nomy Book Keeping; Astronomy; Projection Of Eclip.
ses maps and CHARTS Rhetoric; Evidences Of Christan
ty Elements of Physiology and Natural Theology, &c.
Arrangements are in progress 10 procure Apparatus
for illustrations IN the various branches of Natural Sci
ence and lectures will be given occasionally through
the course.
No abatement for absence, except In cases Of pro-
tracted sickness THO. G. TINSLEY,
President Board of Trustees.
10 Address the Principal, at Richmond.
nar
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GrY virtue Of Deed of Trust executed to MS by Ma
ID thaniel Prnick, bearing date the OH day OF Au-
gust ISii and duly recorded IN the County Cnnr, OF
Cumbe Rand. we shall proceed 10 sell, posiuct'y oa
FRIDAY, the ast day Of January l54S az fair II not,
the next fair day) the premises, 10 the highest bid
der for cash, the foovin named property, To wiz -:
81 acres OF Land or less, situated on Appomat
tox River, in the county Of Cumberland, SIX miles
above Farmvilr il being the tact OF land which
the said Nathaniel Penck reSdes also, the folc':
ing Slaves: Solomon, Anthony, Rowland, Islam and
RObn Martha. Naria, Thomas and Betsy.
Also, two Mules and one Horse, together with his
entire stock OF Hogs Cows and Sheep, Plantation Tools
of every descriptions. one Carriage and Harness. and
one OK Cart; Household and Kitchen Furniture.
The sale l. made for the brnefi; of the creditors
named in said dee1 Of trust ami will continue from
day to day until all Is sold.
JOHN A. ALLEN,
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Lam Oevt3s e,fg5cc.

On Fourteenth Street, under he Ecclange Hotel.
rJ,HoMAS LAMBERT respectfully informs his friends
i and the public in general, that he has commenced
the business of Lottery Broker In the office ION l4th
street, under the Exchange io,el,l formerly occupied
by D. NJ. lIoyt, and recently by E. b: Pends.0n.
Drawing OF Alexandria Lottery, Glass 81, Dec %:
SIS % 40 DC Is 35 2 rs SO 26 GO Al CT
Whole Ticket IS 80, prize OF $500, sold 10
'' LAMBERT.
Drawing OF Virginia Leesburg Lottery, Glass 81,
65 IS 26 10 IS so s l6 Al , 80 40
Ticket Nos. , l6 IS and &c 81, wo more
Capitals sold and paid by LAMBERT.
Drawing OF Lceshurg, Extra, AZ, Dec. "a:
A GO 70 10 AZ % IL 90 6S SIS 81 II 81.
Halt Nos. 81 GS ILL., Two OF the Capt.
Ticket, Nus. 20 "A So, ;as, sold and pail by
LAMBERT.
FRIUAY-Doilar Lottery. To be drawn 10 Richmond
at half past O'clock the Virginia eeshrrs Lottery,
Extra, Class No. az. Capital: $4,000 7s Nos, is
drawn. Tickets Sli halves so cts quartersn 5c.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Dollar Lottery The Sussex,
Delaware Lottery, Extra, Class No /, TO be drawn al
Wilmington Delaware, on saturday at IL. O'clock and
CAPITAL S4,44i. 70 Nos, IL drawn. Tickets Si halves
so cents; quarters y cents
Saturday Eyening-sales close at S O'Clock.
10000 DOLLARS
The Alexandria Lottery, Class No. l. Capitals:
$50 900 10000 5000, 5000, 1850, lOl7, 100 Of o0O
&C. rs Nos ~ drawn. Tickets $40; halves d Ts. 3d.
l.y- Orders for packages, certificates OF packages,
single tickets or shares in the above, in any Of Maui
~ l. Co.'s Lotteries, tof which there are drawings
every day. at prices varying from 81 TO sU for trkes,
will receive the most prompt attention, ana tt draw
inrs forwarded Immediately 10 distant Adventures,
when requested. Address
No. 2, Exchange Place, Richmond, Va.
1r Recollcct No. 3-"There's luck IN odd numbers
says Rory O'More." pee. -
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PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, BOS.
TON, AND THE EAST.
b To d Our customers and the public
1890 ARE respectfully informed that we
continue 10 run our unrivalled Expresses between
all the great cities on the Atlantic coast, in our
o,1n cars, and at mail speed; and we are prepared
TO receive and forward all descriptions Of light
and valuable goods, packages, bundles, cases,
bullion, gold and silver coin, bank bills &C., with
our usual care, and on moderate terms.
Our customers are particularly requested, in
ordering goods from Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York or Boston, to say by Adams & Co.'s
Express, in order to ensure their coming by us,
and at mail speed.
We collect notes, drafts, bills, &c, enter and
clear goods at the Custom Houses, and transact a
General Commission Business.
Office in Boston, Adams & Co., No. 9, Court
street.
Office in New York, Adams & Co., No. l6,
Wall street.
Office in Philadelphia, Adams & Co., No. 80.
Chestnut street.
Office in Baltimore, Adams & Co., No. 1862
Baltimore street.
PHlLlp ]. BUCKLEY, Agent,
No. 7, Fourteenth Street, Richmond.
Dec. 30-dim
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FOR SALE RENT OR LEASE

FOR SALE, RENT OH LEASE,
,.,HaT valuable PLANTATION called Martins, the
4 prooerty Of the late Albert r. Goodwin, lying In
Dnw iddie on Hatchrrs Run, about fre miles from
the Courthouse and twelve from Pstersous contain,
inp ahout 90 acres large portion OF II in woods OF
nrims ouaIi,y Few SUCH can he found In the
county, being well adapted 10 the growth OF corn
heaf oats and tobacco The lots are Ia excellent or
der. There is dwelling house. with i've rooms
Also necessary out houses, wanting slight repairs
Planters seeking Investments seldom meet with sucf
an opportunity Of suns themselves near market The
Terms will be liberal. H. n MEADE,
Executor Of A. T. Goodwin, deceased.
Sept l7-eotf
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BNOOKFIELD FOR SALE.

THIS well known Estate, situated the Brook
! Turnpike, miles from Richmond, is now offered
for sale; II contains 93 acres; aLsr portion Of which
are low grounds. of great fertility. The improvements
consIs, Of good Dwelling House, the usual ou,houses
Stables and an excellent Barn Few Estates Of its size
combine more advantages than Bro0kheld. II Is re-
markable for health and beauty, while its vicinity To
benefits Of a market The payments will be made to
accommodate the purchaser upon good security being
given for their puncluaity The Estate will be shown,
by the manager IT, To any desirous OF purchasing.
Mari has been discovered on it in several places and
used with excellent effect the land. For further
particulars inquire at No. 7, Law Building, Of
Dec. 3-ctfif T.. T. LIE.
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TERMS will be made known on the day Of sale.
Dec ol-ctJs EDWARD W MORRIS.
EXTENSIVE SALE OF REAL AND Per-
SONAI, ESTATE.

PURSUANT to a decree ofthr Circuit Superior Court
4 of Law and Chancery, for the county Of King Will
liam, rendered the suit Of Christian, Agent, &c,
against George ~ Powell and others, | SHALL rs Com
missioner, proceed 20 sell, upon the premises, on
TUESDAY, the 25th day Of January. is45, if fair If
not the mex, far day thereafter, by public auction The
Tract of Land upon which the said Powell resides.
GATED Woodhefry, containing, by recent survey $50
acres, lying Immediately upon Ma;;npon river, about
two miles from KIng William Courthouse the hniid
nes upon the fun extensive, and well suited FOR
the accommodation of large family. This farm, Ike
all the lands upon the !atlapbni, very productive
Connected with this tract mash OF IS acres, very
valuable for grazing.
At the same time and place, will be- sold another
Tract Of Land IN The upper end Of King William, near
Mangohick Church, containing 80 acres. This last
tract of land is rs good any In The eghhOOod and
is we'll adapted TO the growth of corn, wheat and to-
bacco.
Also at the same time and place, will be sold about
twenty likely young NEGROES, consisting Of men,
women and boys; Stock Of Cattle Horses, Sheep and
Hogs Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation
Utensils, &C one BaromclIe and harness
The Negroes will be sold for cash, and the terms OF
sale for the other properly, which will be accommodate
ing, will be made known IN the dag thereof.
f. w. SCOTT. Commissioner.
w George y. Powell living 1T Woodbeny, will
take pleasure in showing the land to those who may
with 10 rurchase. Dec 3-cLdj
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SALE Of REAL AND PERSONAL ES-
TATE

rJ7HE undersigned will expose to sale, upon the pre-
i misses, at public auction, the 18Th day .! Janu
ary Is4s lr il NOT the nr, fair day thereafter, The
following property-to wit:
Tract OF Land lying in the connty Of Hanover,
upon Taylor's Creek continuing between four ana hve
- .i.- --"i :"
ouilis Of this tract is now in lis original growth, very
heavily ,imbered and finely adapted 10 the production
Of corn, wheat and tobacco Ii lies i'll very healthy
region of country and is bounded by the main road
leading from Richmond TO Louisa C0nrth0u.e, about
twenty. four twenty five miles distant from Richmond
The subscriber Will also sell, NJ the same time and
place all Of the Personal Property Except Slaves upon
te Estate OF Richard Norris deceased, consisting Of
the Crops hand, Stock Of all descriptions, Plan
taiian Utensils, &C.
TERMS will be made known on The day Of sale.
M
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line county, Va. addressed to the PrincipnI.
F w COLEMAT A NJ, Principal.
LEWIS II COLEMAN, A N, Assistant.
ALEX DEMPSTER, a NJ, Assistant

December 18th, 1877
REFERENCES.-Hon John Y Mason, .Secretary of
the Navy DR. Scott,s Speaker of the Senate of yr
einia; James Seldom Esq; Hon James u Mason :,
Frederick; RI Rev Nichoas Cobbs. d, Bishop Of Ala
ESQ., Richmond; VIM Johnson, ESQ., Petersburg;
Thomas Randolph, ESQ., Abemarle; Andrew Hunter,
Esq., Jefferson; Gov acknowledgement, Alabama; Gen
eral Bernard Peytrn.' Richmond; Judge Daniel Cole
man, Alabama; DR. Armis'ead Cook. Portsmouth; Ro.
bert Stanard, Esq, Richmond; VIM II HARRISON Esq !.
Prince George; Col WIN Armisead,s Alabama; WIN ii
Tay loe, ESQ., Moint Aryi Richard Baylor Esq. Is
sex; Clayton Coleman, Esq, Louisa; Rev Elliott Es-
les. South Carolina; John iabb Esq ~ GIouces,er Jas
Thornton, ESD. Memphis, Tennessee; WIN Il Roy,
Hon Thomas II Bayly ~ L, Rev Vim Friend, Port Roy
al; John r Bryan, ESQ., Gloucester; Thomas s Ghol-
son, Esq., Petersburg; Col John Morris Kentucky;
William Quarles, ESQ., Kentucky; George VIII
kins, Esq., Northampton; Alfred c. Weeks, ESQ, = Lou
isiana.
Gentlemen who either have had, or who al present
have, sons or wards members ofthe Institution.
Dec. 9i-dtf
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Adams &sCo % Express

BETWEEN RICHMOND, BALTIMORE
PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, BOS.
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MARRIAGES.

Married. on the 23d December, by III. Rev; mares
M,np. Mr.. JAMES DABNEY, 10 Miss EMORY IAoo'
ioti Of Gloucester county.
M,rr;.d. On the same day, by the Rev Thomas Is.
Evans, Mr. WM. COLLINS, OF Middiese1' 10 MISE
MARY MEGGS, OF Gloucester.
Married. on the same day, by the Rev. Williams Z.
Davis. Mr. ROBERT GWYN, TO Miss BETTY Book-
Err both OF Gloucester.
Married. on the same day. by the Rev: William East
WOOL. Sir HERSEY MARTIN, son of the late Kew.
jobn Martin, to Miss HESTER A. MITCHELL. dau5h-
Ter Of The Rev F. 5. Mitchell, both Of Gloucester.
Married. on the 9th December, BY the Rev. James
Howard, Mr. WILLIAM BUTTON, TO Mrs. MARY
KEMP, both of Gloucester
Married, on the 18th November, by the Rev: Philip
Talaierro, Mr.. JAMES COVE, TO Mrs. FRANCES
MITCHELL, both Of Gloucester.
Married on Wednesday evening, December 2stn; oy
IN. Rev James B Taylor, Mr. AUGUSTUS CHAPLIN,
toMiss FRANCES e. LEE, all Of this city.
Married, on the 99th December, at Meadow Farm, by
The Rev. J. ). Waithall, Mr.. GEO. w. GARDNER. oil
H.nrico, TO Miss MARGARET ISABELLA OLIVER
daughter Of the late Isaac Oliver, decd, Of Hanover
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NEGRO HIRING AND GENERAL

TIME subscriber, al his old stand, Main street,
corner below The Banks, will attend 10 hiring
out Negroes, as usual; and also collecting Claims
of every kind, and renting out houses
Dec, ll-d&clm RlCHD BILL, JR'
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Thomas g. Bottom

ATT'ORNEY 1T LAW,
A TTENDS regularly the Courts of Amelia
II Holloway, and Pcwhatan.
II Address Amelia Courthouse, Va.
Dec. l0-c3w
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PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE WOOD
LAND

PURSUANT TO n decree Of the Circuit Superior
Court of Law and Chancery for the county OF Sur
ny, pronounced the goth day of October isi7 In
suit styled "Ruiin, &c, against Scammr and ~ ~
the undersigned, Commissioner Cor tile purpose a,'-
poinied Will expose to sale, at puSc auction. TO the
chest bidder, in rnnt of the Court Of the county
of Surry, on SATURDAY TIE ls day al January, .fs,
two Tracts OF Land in Sury county, the first contain
ing two hundred and seventy five adjoining John
H. BagG aud hers, ard lie other containing seventy
and hall.acrrs, adjoining the fist named tract
These lands valuable account Of the great guam
tiiy Of pine wood upon them, which IL contiguous TO
James river being within one and half miles thereof
further description is deemed unnecessary ~ il is
presumed purchasers will exrmIne for themselves.
The TERMS will be-a credit OF ore and two years,
in equal proportions, for bonds bearing interest from
day OF sale witt good personal security, and deed ol
trust the payment of said bonds, the lands
sold Except for much will be necessary To pay Tie
expenses OF the sale, which will he required in CASH.
The title TO this property is unqueslonable, but the
subscriber will convey such only IL vested IN him by
the decree. WA. Z. UNDERWOOD, Com'r.
dec. 3-cwtdss