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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-09-17
MR.. STEVENS SEMINARY FOR
VOTING A DIES

MIR. S. s. STEVENS, A. NJ, respectfully informs
lSl the citizens Of Richmond and It's vicinity that he
and pleasant part Of the city, on Wednesday, the 29ih
day of September next.
TERMS, per session Of ten months, payable quar-
terly:
Higher English Branches, $40
Primary Branches vary with attainment.
Ancient aud Modern Languages, each, 90
Instrumental Music, DO
MIR. Stevens having been more or less engaged In
teaching for several years III the North, and for the
last two years in this city, hopes, from his experience
in controlling and educating the young, and by close
application 10 the duties OF his profession, 10 merit a
share OF patronage.
The Principal will he assisted by his niece, who has
had considerable experience in teaching al the North,
and for the last year in the vicinity of Richmond, ana
comes with the highest recommendations buth as U
scholar and teacher.
The priucipai and Assistant will exert themselves
with un,irine zeal to insure the esteem aud obedience
Of their pupils, 10 cherish a love for the school room and
its duties. to secure good order and thorough discipline,
aud 10 afford every advantage that may be enjoyed III
any Seminary for obtaining a thorough intellectual, mo.
raj and pohtr education. Vocal Music will be intro.
duced as 4 regular branch oil education, with no addi-
tional charge. Singing will constitute a part OF every
mornings exercise, and lessons VIII be gwen twice i
week in Singing aud the principles OF Music.
Thus, pupils who pursue their course u this Seniilla-
~ will acquire a thorough knowledge of Music, with no
detrimeHt 10 attainmenis in other branches.
Miss Stevens will give lessons To such as desire II
in French, Drawing and Painting, and The various
kinds Of Needle Work.
Board will be provided for young ladies from The
country in respectable families, AT reasonable prices.
The Principal may he found al Mrs. liutchlson's, cor
ner Of Main and ith streets. Aug 2U-dac2awu
MRS. DREW'S SCHOOL
WILL h- re. oppnei IN the LIST of October next, In
w the house formerly occupied BY the Rev. MIR.
Stiles, IN y.race street, between 9Th and 9th. a icw
young ladies can be ~commcda with board.
Aug. 2n-d&c2m
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RErDy ROTTOM FOR SALE.

xx1II,L he 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-
inte, the residence nfthe late Thomas Watkins, frceas-
ell. on Dan River, 6 miles Southwest Of Halifax, Court
House. and - mile, below Million, North Carolina, con-
tanning 1851 acres a good portion of which IL in woods;
about 2un ceres first rate Low Grounds; the up lands, orr
FINALLY OF the finest quality, have been cultivated for n
number OF Yeas on the four shift system; is well adapt-
ed TO tlr growth Of Tobacco. Corn, Wheat, Oats and
Glover. On the land Is a convenient and comfortable
Dwelling House, with all necessary outholseS.
Adjoining the above Ia another tract Of a7Gl acres,
with a good portion of woods, which will he sold ei
tIer separate or connected, as may be most suitable To
purchasers; this tract has also a good dwelling ana
other outhouses.
Persons wishing 10 purchase, will be shown The
lands By Mr.. George P. Richardson, residing on The
premises, or by the subscriber.
Privilege for seeding wheat viii he given In the
Fall. and possession on The first day Of January next.
WILLIAM WATKINS,
July l3-ctds Executor Of Tho's watkins, deceased.
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LAND AND MILL FOR SALE, IN THE
COUNTY OF HANOVER,

an MONDAY the dIh day OF October next,-IT TAR,
" otherwise, the next fair day.-at The late residence
Of Charles Talley, deceased, viii be- sold to The highest
bidder, the Land and Miil belonging To the Estate OF
said decedant. The tract If land contains $50 acres,
and has on il good orchard, a dwelling house with
five rooms and 4 cellar, and other Improvements neces-
sary for 4 farm and family. The mill attached 10 tho
tract Of land, and located on the main road leading
from Tappaliannock To the city of Richmond, Is In good
UNDERWRITING been recently repaired-and has In il
one pair of corn and one pair of wheat stones, with the
fixtures necessary for the manufacture of flour, and be-
ing distant ee ven miles olly from the city, aud situa
ted on a road so public, II would br for 4 machinist, or
any other mechanic, an excellent location. Persons
disposed to purchase are invited To view The property
before tile day of sale.
TERMS-Th- land and mil, with eight or ten acres
adjacent, will be sold separately, each. Tor $500 payable
on the LIST day OF January next, the balance in one and
two years, the purchaser giving 4 deed in Trust, and
bonds, with approved personal security, for The respec-
tive payments. The time of giving possession will be
ANNOUNCED IN the day of sale.
Aug. i7-cwtds EZEKlE s. TALLEY.
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Tuos. =. GILES. Com,r
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR

.At1a
PURSUANT 10 The provisions Of Il Deed Of Trust
L executed by Sterling |. Crnnip, deceased, and duly
recorded in the Clerks Office OF iIenricO County
Court. on the 3lst day Of January, ls42, and made 10
secure a debt due 10 John Endrrs, The Undersigned. who
H. hereby appointed Trustee, will proceed 10 sell, at
public auction, on The Did day Of September, lsA7. upon
the premises, at IL O'Clock, ~, Tor cash, iwo hundred
acres OF that valuable aud beautiful Tract Of Land,
known as WOODVILLE, situate III the county OF Hen
rico, and lying upon The Mcchanicksville Turnpike,
about one and 4 half miles from the City nf Richmond.
The Improvements on said Tract Of Land consist OF an
excellent and conmodious dwelling house, all the re-
quisite outhnnses, z barn and stable. The land Is about
equally divided into cleared and wood land. The open
land being highly improved. The property VIII be
shown before the day Of sale by the Gvcrseer, VINO re-
sides on The premises. The title 10 the above property
is believed To be indisputahle; but, selling as trustee. 1
shall convey oniy such title as IL vested IN me by The
deed aforesaid. John A. LANCASTER, Trustee.
AT The same place, on the same day, viii be sold ny
Che Administrator Of Sterling |. CruInp, Esq, deceased,
all the farming utensils, The horses, mules, and STOCK OF
every kind, the remainder Of The crop OF OLD corn, the
growing crop OF corn now upon ire land, rrSrrpihe 10
The purchaser the right Of removing the same ~ the
18th day Of October next ensuing, and thirteen valuable
slaves, consisting Of men, women and chlloreI.
TERMS-The Slaves will he sold Tor cash, Inc ba-
lanre Of tho property on four months credit Tor oil sums
over $50, for approved endorsed negotiable hotes; SUMS
under $50, cash.
rJ- sale conducted by
INLoEs 4 BROTHER, Aucts.
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f, Fitzgerald 4. Co,
s IA RR & O.


brFgRRlNG 10 the above notice of their friends and
y p,r.ecessors, beg 10 state that they will open on
aTtRnAY. 18th September, and will receive SENT
I,>y, ~ the Packets and Express from New York,
|rns The FALL C.i.AP3iGE of 1877, as splendid q
Il OF fashionable and hona-fide first quality Ready
Iadc Customers Clothing ms ever was offered
|.k y he Potomac.
NJ ,.tis word a 10 the advantages they possess inI
IA, IN p1roas Of the house, IA well rs their kinu
:alurd friends, fIe snl'gh.ened public Of R,ehmond,
Isdly good article, q; 4 price To please The J%ld'e'ouS
sy-st
|raru establishment al the North is situated in the
hg heat itself OF the most fashionable and frequen,ed
erBn Il The CiTr or NEW YoaE, AT l39. Br0ddGdu.-
f., viii thus have every earthly facility for immedi-
[y ,ansfrrring To Richmond the very latest styles
IA IN New York and the great Capitals Of Europe
h.ta-,eay securing the patronage Of the man ef fash
/. rai cash. Aud as thei. work will III all cases be
Ken ~ pr.cisely as for customers and in the most
.ahl. and solid manner, by the bfst Josrneyaen Tai
N the Empire City, they thus hope 10 obtain and
Iast tie confidence eff those who want THEIR MONEYS
i'H.
|Cu>roMERS' orders will he particularly and con.
~.n.ously attended 10 by our head cutter, who lived
tie same capacity for many years with the MESSRS,
EsrNAS, Of NEW YoRx, and Tor which measure,
30. lakea at our Emporium, in
RICHMOND, corner OF Main
and lith Streets, late NEW ioRk,
STARR & co. l39, Broadway.
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FOR SALE-THE SARAH PLANTA-
TION, IN MISSISSIPPI,
EujIsI Sr1I,

CONTAINS about 700 acres all anher fence, 500
" cleared, IF which there me- from $50 10 400 in cult
valion, and nearly, or abn,it 900 acres Of timber-silu-
atri ~ miles East South East from The city Of vicks-
bu.s-las on IL IL horses, stock Of cattle, including OK
IN, two wagons, sufficient stock Of hogs, farming utrn-
sils, including tools, &c, tso cisterns, and an excellent
wed uf water, q new Gin house, unrluding press and
mill I new gin stand and thiaslirr, hcw negro quar-.
tiers, carpenters shop, b~lacksmiih's shop, two new
cribs; also, n stable AMI old cribs, n good double dwrt-
ling house, containing three rooms and u closet; also,
a vegetable aud fruit garden, cotton seed sufficient for
the ensuing year. The c'rn and fodder, sufficient fer The
place the next year, will he sold ~ tir place. and dc
liyered, at the market price. Tnr farm VIII be sold for
$4,000, Of which Si,UJ0 In cash, and the balance In
one, two and three years, equal annual i%naialments.
hearing six per cent interest rom he date vi sale, Sc
cured by mortgage, or deed ia trust.
Apply 10 Joseph l.. Roberts, Agent, Natchcz, who
has full power to sell and convey said property.
huC. l7-c3m
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ACADEMY.

ltiAt htJGtlSNOCh I.
fVHlS Institution is situated IN Caroline county, Va,
i IS miles frnm fredericksburg and 5 from Port Roy
al, III the midst of an intelligent and desirable section
oi country. The situation has long been noted for be-
ing peJecny hcalthy az nN SEASONS If The yenr; and pre-
SCENTS the advantage, also, of being retired, and conse-
quently Tree nom the interruptions incident 10 public
places, vel sililciently near 10 he easily accessible from
all points. The grounds around the buildings are rx-
tensive, aud wei aiarted 10 recreation. The hui.d-
inss, erected expressly for the purposes of a school,
have been recently repaired aud clransed in a most tho.
rough manner. ana are mol surpassed by any in the
Stale for convenience, comfort, and largeness Of nc
cOmmsdltlon.
II Is he design oftlr Principal, should the patronage
Of the school be sufficient, 10 introduce Military in
strurtion after the model Of The Military Institute nj
Lexington. In pursuance Of this design, n grad nate OF
the Institute, Uf hirli standing, will be employed la in
strnci the hos Ill Tactics, and carry out, rs far rs Iras,
ticahle, the details nG that Institution. The course Of
study ana discipline will be in accordance with that
Institution. This will be very thorough and extensive,
such rs Will Ill lllr student for college, for either Of the
rr0lr ssions, q. fur entering III once upon Ike duties ni
life. IL viii embrace the primary and advanced
branches Of English; an entire and thorough course IN
The Latin and Greek languages, Latin aud Greek Lite
nature and Antiquities, aud The French language; n full
course in Mathematics, including shadows aud pcrspec.
tive; civil and military Engineering aud Drawing;
weekly exercises in Composition and Defamation,
with Lectures upon ElocutiOn by the Principal; and dai
iy exercises IN The practice Of the dulles Of The soldier.
There IL i valuable library belonging 10 the lnsiitu.
ton, Of 7nO Volumes, 10 which students will have &C
cess free of charge. The scholastic year will be- diyi-
ded into two sessions OF $ months each. The neat
session will commence OH Monday, November Isl, and
terminate The last of March, with 4 vacation Of t"o
wrecks Al Christmas. M scholar Will he received for
less than a sessinn, and no deductions made for absence,
except in protracted cases 0fillne5s.
TERMS
Notwithstanding washln. and fue!-and Tuition per
session Of five months, payable Invariably half IN ad-
vance and the remainder al the clo-e Of the ses-
sion, SIS W
| Day scholars, in English branches, IL 80
10. in Languages and Mathematics, Is co
| French Language. extra, s 90
DEMONSTRATION. John T.. Lomax, Fredericksburg
Gen Samuel II. Lewis. RockInglam; Col. John ".
Gillian, ID. l. II. Smith, Dinwiddie; and the Trustees
OF The Institution generally.
Circulars containing minute details Of the course Of
study aud government Of the School will be sent upon
| application 10 those who may desire il.
Post Office -Rappahannock Academy. Caroline CO.,
Va. GEO. G. BUTLER, Principal.
Sent. lO-c2awtOct6Swtf
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SALE OF A VALUABLE LOT AND
DWETTING HOUSE IN L,YNCHRURG

nv THURSDAY. the 10th day Of September, lsi7,
~ nj 4 O'Clock, i. NJ, upon The premises, wiz be sold.
NJ mihiic auction, by the Undersigned. in obedience 10
a decree II the Superior Court OF Chancery for The
Richmond Circuit, in two suits therein depending, In
one of which Andrew Sieedman is plaintiff, and the ad-
ministrator and heirs OF Landon K. Cabell, deceased.
and others, are defendants. md in the other OF which
Robert Saunders is plaintiff, aud the Administrator and
heirs Of Landon 4. Cabell, deceased, and others, are
Defendants, al. that valuable Lot on Federal lIIll, in the
town II Lynchhurg, with the Dwelling House and
.lh-r buildings thereon, and The appnrenances, be-
now and for some years pas, occupied by Samuel Gar
land. ESD, a. 4 tenant.
TERMS-One-fourth Of The purchase money 10 lie
maid. either in cash nj the time Of sale, or thirty days
thereafter, secured by 4 note or notes, well endorsed,
negotiable and payable at Bank, including interest.
from the day of sale, the rest Of The purchase money 10
be paid in three equal instalments, at six, twelve ana
eighteen months from the day OF sale-the purchaser I"
riyr his bonds for the three deferred instalments TO the
undersigned, az Commissioner, and the ute 10 be re-
tanned until the whole purchase money - paid. Pos'
session 10 be delivered 10 the purchaser upon his max
ing the cash payment
~ NJ -Jftkcfds
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TO SARAH C. HARRISON.

you are hereby notified, that shall petition the de.
i neral Assembly Of Virginia, AT the next session
thereof, for 4 divorce "a r'nsnfo m%Grim0ni) from you
A statement OF the causes on which said application Is
founded have filed in The Clerks Office of the CIR
cult Superior CoIf, Of Law and Ctancery IN and for
sidrnt or tie State of Virginia, | take this method Of
informing you thereof, and Of requiring your attend
ance nj The next term Of said Court, when the said
Court will cause n jury To he impanneled, 70 ascertain
the facts set forth In said statement.
sent. lO-cw4w JAMES b. HARRISON.
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w. S. & ]. DOMAIN,
III, West Main ST.,
STOCK OF HARDWARE AND

lltt u ST.
FALL STOCK OF HARDWARE AND
CUTLERY.
u Y ships cordova, at City Point, and Sheridan and
ID Oxford, via New York, we have received our en-
tire Fall Importation Of FOREIGN HARDWARE,
CUTLERY, DIE and GUNS.
We have also received, BY recent arrivals, 4 large as
sorinont Of American Hardware, from the manutactu-
rers direct, all which have been purchased rs low AZ
goods can be bought.
We respectfully invite merchants, mechanics, and all
others wanting goods In our line, TO exainine our stock,
assuring them it will afford us very great pleasure TO
have an opportunity Of convincing them that It Is
offered for sale on as favorable terms as by any regular
Goods received
1900 dozen Table Knives and Forks, common TO the
finest ivory handles
1000 dozen Pocket and Pen Knives, embracing a great
variety Of ], 2, ; aud 4 blades
100 dozen Rodgers and Wade 4 Butchers Razors
1000 pair straight ana twisted link Trace Chains
$50 dozen Axes and ~ila,chets, Virginia manufacture,
and Collins genuine
5000 quarters polished Augefs, part very good, from
/ in. 10 p in.
1000 gloss best American Wood Screws, assorted &,
from 3S TO } in.
100 boxes Tacks, Rrads and S~rauabills
900 dozen Curry Combs; POO dozen Pad Locks
100 dozen chest, cupboard and till Locks
100 dozen mortice, stock and carpenters patent knob
Locks
Butt, Parliament and Hook and Eye Hinges, Nails,
Horse Shoes
Castings, Anvils, Vices, single and double barrel Guns
Carpenters Bench and Moulding Planes, Edge Tools
Of every description, Files, Saws, Drawing Knives, &c.
Aug. 3l-cw4w W. 5. L. J. DOMAIN.
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TO MR.. JAMES BAKER.

SIR-You not being an inhabitant Of this Common
y wealth, will please take notice, thar We shall, on
the hours oil 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, and 6 o'clock, r.. N of
thar day, at The Tavern House Of james Gregory, in
the county Of Chesterfield, and Stale Of Virginia, pro-
coed 10 take the deposions Of Nancy Woodcock and
others, TO be read as evidence in n certain snit in Chan
Gerry, now pending in the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for the county Of Chesterfield, IN
le State Of Virginia, in which we ARE roinp'ainants,
and YOU and others are defendanis-at which time and
place you can attend. IL you think proper. And II,
from any cause, the taxing 81 The said ceposliIons shalt
moi be cymmenced, or, being commenced, shall not be
complrtcd on that day, then the taxing thereof viii he
continued from day to day, II the SAINT place, and be-
tween The same hours of zach day, unit. they shall be
taken or conipleied. Respectfully, sc.
sAMUE RRUMNALL,
NANCY BRUMMALL,
JANE WEIR,
And the other parties Plaintiffs.
Chesterfield co, Va. Sept. 10, lsi7:-cwiw
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MaSsie s. White,

o. Sc, MAIN ST T,
HAVE now In store an unusually large and we'll So
i 1 lected stock Of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
Among which viii be found
Rio, Laguira, Marcaibo. and prime old Java Coffee,
Orleans, Porto Rico. ST. Croix and clarified Sugars,
Stuart's double refined loaf, crushed and pulyerised
Sugars,
Very superior Hyson, %Gunpowdera and other Teas,
90 boxes strictly prime Cheese,
Superior Chewing Tobacco, various brands,
Herrings, Lime, Soap, Cotton Yarns, Shoe Thread,
Picking Vinegar, Spices, Lamp Oil, Candies, re,
Also, 4 large lot Of Bacon, Lard, Iron, Shot, &C., just
received. Aug. 27-CW4W
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1RIRrTE OF RESPECT.

h. Count held for the county of GreensviIle, on the
i,y II September, 1877:
h. dea,h of Col. VIM. G. Parker, late Prosecuting
.pr, for this Court, having been announced, tho
n. affects Of the Court, and member OF the Bar
eu,ns, II was ordered, that the following resolu-
/ Ii. en- .ered on the minutes Of the Court, and that
n, be .ent to the family Of the deceased
E..!,,d. That we deeply sympathize with The family
f. decreased in their affection.
That. AZ an evidence of our regard for the
T, shle livicg, and our grief for his death, we will
1 me usual badge OF mourning for thirty days.
That the Petersburg papers, and the Rich
IA Enquirer and Wing, he requested to publish these
E~scdncs.
Acopy. Tese, JOS.T TURNER, G. &.
~ Whip rruuested 10 COPY.
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AUCTION L
By John IL. ID. Payne, Auct.

EXTENSIVE SALE OF FURNITURE, &c.
THE lease of Mr.. Charles l.. Dibrell upon the
i Powhaian House expiring on The first day OF
October next, al his reques, the undersigned
trustee in a deed Of irus, executed by the said
Dihrell, on the 9Th day OF June, 1916, will sell a,
public auction, al the Powhaian House, COM
mencing al 10 o'clock, A NJ. on Friday, The
9Th September, instant, and continuing from day
10 day, Until all the properly is sold, all The
n USEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNL-
TURE belonging 10 The said Dibrell, and attach
ed 10 and used with the said houSe, and in The pri-
vate dwelling house cf The said Dibrell. Among
The articles are many excellent Beds, Mattresses,
Bureaus, &C.. an excellent Piano, almost new.
and many Other articles, in good keeping and
desirable for public or private housekeepers;
also, sundry fixtures, and a Carriage and Horses.
Sale without reserve. Terms made known al
III" sale. C.G. GRISWOLD. Trustee.
grSale conducted BY John R. D. Payne, Auc
lioneer. Sept. I3-ld
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MRS. LAWRENCES
II n q -. n u 8 e.

nIRS. n IAVRENCE has taken those new and
wi commodiol,s Tenements over the Stores Of Messrs.
Brooks, Dell & Hudson and Messrs. Biniora e. Fry o.. on
The Eagle Square, Main street, nearly opposite hes T ha
day, as well as ! yearly and monthly boarders. in good
style. Terms moderate. The location lor persons o., VI \.
CITY. N"A''" July 2-cwly
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Plaintiff:

IN CUANCERY.-vIReis.A:-ht Rules held In the
1 Clerks Office of tho Circuit superior Court Of Law
and chancery for Cumberland County, on Monday, the
Cd day Of August, l647:
Rebecca G. Seay, Plaintiff:
against
Elisha Jackson, Eliza 3. Mayo, in her own right, and
as Administrators Of Thomas 7. Mayo, deceased, John
N. TreviIlian, Philip Mayo, or his representatives, Jas.
E. Mayo, George Mayo, Robert Mayo, and Mary Ann
his wife, Lewis ~. Mayo and Susan his wife, Sarah
Mayo, and John Everineham, or his heirs and repressn-
tatives, Defendants.
The defendants. Phillip Mayo, or his representatives,
James E. Mayo, Lewis ~. Mayo and Susan his wife,
and John Everingham or his heirs or representatives.,
moi having entered their appearance and given security,
according to the act Of Assembly and the rules Of this
Court, and 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not Inhabitants Of this Commonwealth, II is
ordered, tina, the said defendants do appear at The
Clerks Office Of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery for Cumberland County, al rules to be held
therein, on the FIRST Monday In November next, and
answer the bill OF the plaintiff; and that a copy OF this
order be forthwith inserted In some newspaper publish
cd In the city Of Richmond for two months successive.
iy, and posted al the front door OF the Courthouse Of
this county. A Copy. Teste,
Aug. 27-cw9m b. WoODsoN, DC.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TO COntraCtOrs.
ENGINEERS OFFICE,
River & KaMaNha Company,
BIG ISLAND. BEDFORD CO..VA.

RIG ISLAND, BEDFORD CO., VA,
7rx Auousr, 1917
PROPOSALS will be received at Lynchburg, Va,
L until the goth September, isa7, for all the work on
their Canal, then uncontracted for, from LyIchbure
upwards on James Rive. TO Big Island, a distance VI
abou, 10 miieS. The work comprises about eight locks,
tthe foundations of two Of which have been laid, J a few
small culverts, the abutments of seven road and farm
bridges, and eight unfinished sections from half a
mile to q mile long, OF excavation, embankment, tow
ing path, &c. Also, two dams across James River
west Of Big Island-one at the Cushaw Fails, about IA
feet long and z feet high; and the other just below the
mouth Of North River, about AIS feet long and thirteen
feet high. Specifications, plans, &C., Of the said work
will be exhibited ut The Engineers Office, at Big Island
on and after the 18th of September, l647, and all need
full information will be given at any time by the Assist
ant Engineers on the line Of works aforesaid.
WhLTE GWYNN, Chief Engineer.
ApU Q-lf..t0AthSan