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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-28
WesfhaIn for Sale.

TIME subscriber, in behalf oil and by authority
i from the heirs OF The late Col. John Amber
deceased, offers for sale privately, that valuable
estate called Westham, situated on James river
about nine miles above the city OF Richmond
containing upwards OF 300 acres.
Thi. estale has been recently surveyed, and di-
yided into three separate farms; one lying be.
tween The river and The public road, known as The
r,ver road. containing 594 acres, Of which more
than 200 acres are low grounds, and l26 acres Of
il consis, of valuable wood land. This part oil
The estate derives much additional value from The
extensive water power created by the abulme nj
thereon. OF permanent dam (called Boshers,)
erected by the James River and Kanawha Com
pany.
Tie residue of the property, lying north OF The
river road. consists entirely Of high land, and has
been subdiyided into two tracts or FARMS each
containing about $50 acres; upon one OF which
there is comfortable but plain dwelling house
One OF The last mentioned tracts, contains up
wards of 200, and The other ia acres OF wood
land including considerable portion Of good
timber.
The parties interested in the above property be-
ing yery DESTROYS OF ehecting sale, for he pnr-
pose OF division, have authorized me TO sell the
same either entire, or in separate farms, as above
described, for moderate pr ice, and upon desira-
BILE terms; which will be made known on applca-
lion 10 me, al my office, or at my residence, cor
ner of Marshall and lth streets, in the city q
Richmond. A plat OF the survey and division
will also be exhibited 10 those DESTROYS Of purchas-
ing. Ro6Ehl =. NiodoLAo.
April 30-ctf
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Desirable Residence for sale.

| am very DESTROYS of disposing Of the Tract
I'm of Land on which reside, known by the
aiSiii1 name Of LINDEN, lying in the county oi
ssaa=Ss Orange, in the South West mountains, seven
miles from the Court House thirtytwo from Fredercks
burg, sixteen from the Railroad Depot ut Gordonsville
and wo.and-a half from the Rapidan River. This
Tract eight hundred and forty eight acres,
fourth Of which is wood land, The growth Of which is
principally Oak, Hickory Poplar and Locust. II is d.
vdrd into eight fields, all under good fencing. The i'm
House. Uverseer's House. Meat House. Ice House, Tar
rage House, Corn House. Kitchen. Dairy, Barn, and
every other our building, necessary for The convenience
Of family. The location Of thr Dwelling House Is
Of The most beautiful in the county, and the I'M
provemens about il are very handsome. All Of The
der the clover and plaster system Of improvement for
several years. This whole red land region is proven
bal for health and for its great susceptibility Of inn
provrmrnt, by the application of clover and plaster.
navigation of the Rapian River, has nearly all heen
taken, which, when effected must greatly enhance the
value of lands contiguous To II.
In order more certainly effect sale, and TO suit the
convenience of purchasers, would divide this tract
so rs u sell four six hundred acres, with the I'm
provements, allowing sulTciency Of woodland. Ia
any one wishing purchase privately, will say, that
will sell great bargain IN the land, and also In farming
utensils crops stock of all kinds &c; all very good II
not sold privately between this and Thursday; the 18th
day Of July next, tnorr of sale before that time VIII
be given shall proceed sell IL thar day. tie
PREMISES To the highest bidder. The terms will he IL
bcral and he known by addressing The siiscrIbrr
or Mr.. Robert r. Willis NJ Orange Court House, VIZ
ginia. Persons looking for residence IN tlr upper
country, invited 10 take look at my estate, as
will sell bargain. RlCliD. l.. BROWN.
P. S-Possession will be given whenever desired,
the purchaser allowing the subscriber ngress and egrrss
IL secure the growing crops.
Orange County, April 3u-coaWtl5thJu!y.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
or SaIe

DlKONOKEE, on The Chickalominy river. + nies
from the city Of Richmond, on tie old M.sJou
Bridges Road, In the county Of IIenrIco The trac,
contains by recent survey 399 acres25 acres of river
and creek low grounds, about 60 acres Of low grounds
AMI 40 acres of highland in woods. The greater nor
lion oi the cleared low grounds well sci in Tm,thy
and Herds grass, yielding heavy crops Of hay Much o
The meadow land has been cleared in the last wears
The highland produces very good crops both OF wheat
and corn, having been well improved by manurinc. clio
vrrng, pasterne and lining. The farm in lis present
condition Is capable Of making 800 to 900 bushels of
wheat, $40 10 $50 bhs Of corn and 100 l50 goo lbs Of
hay per annum The building, are-an excellent two
stored brick house, nine rooms from basement 10 gar
ret-dsconnrcted by few feet is one-storied brick
building, with five rooms-kitrhrn smoke house. &c
all well located in handsome grove Of trees Of seve.
raj acres, adjacent the garden both enclosed by
lent fencing-a framed negro quarter, four
frame barn. stabling for sixteen hoises crib, two
hay houses, carriage and buggy house, extensive and
permanent shedding foI mich and dry cattle Some
eight hundred choice fruit Trees, principally peach will
be in full bearing the next year. The old orchard
tans some hundred trees of various kinds. Two wells,
and several springs Of excellent waer and, regards
health, the place Is unexceplionabe. This farm, for its
sZe IL In every esne;ta superior one, such as i
rarely In the market Those wishing 10 buy view il
at any Time Full possession given LIST January ls4s,
and the privilege 10 the purchaser of seeding crop Of
wheat the coming FALL or If DESIRED il will be done by
the present proprlet0rs at the usual rate.
For terms, which can he made very favorable, apply
to HAXALI BROTHERS & CO.,
May 25-d9 caaw6w Richmond, Virginia.
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SALE OF MILL. LAND AND NEGROES

DY virtue of deed of trust executed To the subscri
ID hers on the osth Of June 1898 by Thomas Perrin for
certain purposes therein specified and of record in the
CIV Hotel, In Richmond, on THURSDAY, the Sd day
Of next month"; June,l if fair otherwise. the next lair
day. for cash. the following Real and Personal Estate
Hanover, adjoining the lands of John Clnuph, William
Eddlelton, Nathan Lowery, and als.-one other Tract,
containing one hundred and thirty acres, with Grst
MIL adjoining the Of Shelton agland Nathan
lei Glenn and Obediah Ford;-a negro man, Bob; a
blacksmith, Randolph; also, blacksmith. Meredith
Armstead, and girl the daughter Of Hannah.
BURWELL STARKE. ,r,,.
BENZ. WINGFIELD, ''"''ee'
Nav Ig-cs d5awtds
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|DR.lE ROYS
Universal Pills,

THE ONLY KNOWN MEDICINE THAT AT THE
SAME TIME pURGES, PURiFlES. AND
STRENGTHENS THE SYSTEM.
nR. LIE ROY'S PILLS are new medicine, which
- has Just appeared and is fast taking the places Of
all others Of the same class These Pllls are composer
of many Ingredients but the two principal ones are
Sarsaparlla and Wild Cherry, so united that they act
topetier-the one, through lis admiStufe with other
substances purifying and pnreng, while the other ~
STRENGTHENING the system. Thus these pills are al the
same time tonic and opening desideraium long and
early sought for by medical men, but never before dis
covered. In other words, they do the work OF TWO me
dicnes, and do il much better than any TWO mat we
know or for they remove nothing from the system but
the impurities, so that, while They purge they strength
EN-; and hence they cause no debiaton, and are fol-
lowed by no re action. Br lie ROy's Pills have won
dprful influence on the blood They moi only purify
without weakening il but they remove all noxons par
tices from the chyle before II Is converted INTO nuid
and thus make impure blood an utter impOsslblty AZ
there is no debitalon there is nausea or sickness
attic nding the operation of this most excellent OF ned
ciues which never strains or tortures the digestive
functions but causes them TO work IN perfectly ma
tural manner; and hence persons taking them do not
become pale and emaciated, but the CONTINUATION,
while is the property Of the Sarsapaila united as u
il with other ingredients To remove all that Is foreign
and impure il is equally The property Of The Wild Cher
nv 10 rstan all thar is natural and southland hence
robust slate of health is the certain result of their limit
ed operations.
fFrom the Morning Chronicle. Dec II 1881
One might think that people had discovered the Elk
r oflfe and were die more, from the hubbub they
are making about the medicise-Dr lie Koys rus
the virtues al WHICH all men are " ehch
neirhbors We have taken pains ascertain the truth
of The matter and able 10 say upon sound authority
that Dr. lie Roy's Vegetable Universal Pilis are desev
ing Of All tbat can be said in their favor and combine OPP
nose and admirable Qualities, before united IN
medIcine-those of purgatives aud toncs. The Ps OF
Dr. lie Roy have caused almost as great commollon
among the public, rs The writings o. ii"1, anu VIII pro-
hahIv render their discoverer equally immortal.
ifyom The Journal If Pharmacy, July !, ls46.l
IA for "a we have had time 10 judge both by heafsay
and experience, Dr. Charles lie Roy has made most
valuable discovery, and added pufsatsr u lnr Us. %
which must take The precedence of all Others
A. being The safest and effective Sarsaparilla and
Wild Cherry are The principal ingredients Of his Pills.
We shall recur To them more particularly III onf next
~ Wholesale and retail Agents for Richmond,
msssrs DUvAL & PURCELL, GAYNuR WOOD,
ana SAMUEL, E. DOVE For sale in Farmvill@, Va.
Nv ". n. CHAPPELL-Also, for sale al retail by
n,.as,s generally. March l2-d&cGm
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LARGE ADDITIONAL SUPPLY Of
Spring and Summer Goods

WE have received this week. by railroad and steam
w boat, and packet Lynchburg, from New York and
Baltimore, choice assortment Of ladies' genIlcmen's
and children's SPRING l. SUMNER DRESS GOODS,
embracing all the latest varieties of styles and fabric
that have been imported this season Among them
will be found
Rich Drocadr and FOulard Silks
Plaid, striped and changeahle do
silk Tissues, Hareees, Brilanline LlIslres
Super Ginghams, Lawns, urgnndirs
Linen do. French Jlconets
Mourning aud Second Mourning Ginghams
Jacnnets and Lawns
French, English and American Cnlicoes, from 81 cents
10 IS.
Lace Caprs and French worked Collars, great vare-
ty and cheap
Silk fringes and SILK and pearl Buttons
Graduated do.
Embroidered and plaid Grape Shawls
Silk aud Barge do. and Scaris
Bonnet, cap aud other Rbands
Umbrellas Parasnls aud sun Shades--wilh full as
sortmen Of Staple Goods which will be sold al small
advance the cost for cash accrptanres IN the city.
VALENTINE, BREEDEN & CO,
May ol-cit No. 2l7, Broad ST Shockoe Hill.
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MASH & WOODHOUSE have just opened
IN the Two Piano Fores announced few days
ago as expected by schooner Marietta Burr.
These TWO are line first received OF dozen
lately ordered Of Messrs. Stodart & Durham, 10
be made for our own particular sales. The uli.
lilarian will find united in these two instruments
(Which are low pricedl all that is necessary in a
first rate Piano Forte, without much exterior en-
bellshmenI. They are plainly finished bnt re-
markably chaste and neal.
We have also on hand a number very elegant
ly finished, in mahogany and rosewood cases
and. in the perfection OF The lone, Messrs. Stodarl
& Durham have attained the greatest excellence.
Time may suggest alterations, but no one can
conceive Of improvement.
II A fair price allowed for old Pianos in e1-
change.
rT Pianos faithfully tuned and repaired
Charges moderate.
NASH & WOODHOUSE,
Booksellers and Dealers in Piano Fories 4 Nlu-
sic, I39, Main ST. May u
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AcHRISTIE,E

CHRIsTIE's GALvANIC STRENGTHENING
PLASTER.-Ihat season Of the year when plasters of
any kind used with the greatest benefit, is just APP
preaching II is therefore deemed proper 10 direct pub
tic attention to the Gavanic Strengthening Plaster,
which Is confidently inserted Ia he The most safe
tain, prompt and eec,ual application ever discovered
This truly wonderful preparation is 10 reality triple
compound uniting all the effcacious powers of the
health restoring and lifesiving agents. Galvanism,
Electricity, and the Magnetic power Those varied in
duences, 80 approved and so beneficial az medical ap-
pances are here united IN form the most elegant, ef
fectaa and convenient, having tho advantage ofimne
dste contact with the affected parts, and thus supply
ing the mysterious currents in 4 constant and united
stream. For every complaint In which plaster is be-
nefcial, the Galvanic Strengthening Plaster in conf
IDENTIFY asserted 10 be the best In the world
For further particulars advertisement In another
par ofthis paper Explanatory pamphlets may be had
gratis by application TO the agentsfor this city, Messs.
bUvAL & PURCELL. Druggists. l47 Main ST.. Rich
mond. Va. Also, for sale IN Wuhevile, Va, by WIN.
H. spilisr. May, lS47
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.

RICHMOND MARKETS, May "a.
TOBACCO-The inspections are increasing.
We quote Lugs 81 so 2 SO; common leaf
. 90; middling 90; good and fine SO a
10 80.
UNCERTAINTIES have stopped buying sea-
son closed
OATS-5O c. from depot, As c. from vessels.
WHEAT OFFAL-Bran 20 cts; Shorts 80
cents; Brown Stuffs As cents; ShipStuffs so Cts.
CORN-l02l l05 cts per bushe.
PROVISIONS.-BAcoN: Smilhfeld and City
cured. 10. a II cents; Hams 1T - c.; West
ern Sides, 10 a l0a ceas; Shoulders, 81 cts.
L.sD-ll cls.-stock Of bbls. light-demand fair.
CATTLE-For Cattle from the scales, gross
weight, 50 75a 3 IS; nett IS 7, according to
quality. SHEEP, clipt, 81 SO 3 co. Lambs 3
SO 3-scarce and in demand. HOGS: 81 50,
scarce.
COTTON-lla 70 cents per ID.
PlSH-North Carolina cut Hsrrings Sc 10,
and in demand. Shad SO.
SALES OF TOBACCO made at shockoe Ware.
house, on the 27lh inst by Hester & White:
j. Watkins, n. C.-No. at sic SO. Bought by c. A.
Jaum Cardwell, Mecklenbnrg.- ! at - 25; War
wiek Brothers l. Co. No. at 47I; e. 4. Colqut -
No at SGT; J. Gilmour -,
j. Terrell, n. C-No. l al $40; Warwick, Brothers &
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE

PURSUANT 10 a decree of The County Court Of
L Orange pronounced at the May term, lsi6, IN The
suit of Webb, &c, rs. Webb's Administrator. &C. the
the 10th OF June iS47, upon the promises at public
auction TO the highest bidder, valuable Tract of Land
belonging 10 the estate Of William t. Webb dec
containing $40 acres, more less. This land lies III
The lower mari of Orange the vicinity OF the Oiansr
Sninps contiguous 10 thr lands Of c. 3 Newman, Jas
Trrel and others. About 100 acres are cleared ana
enclosed the remainder heavily moeea' al" Tie sou
generally improvable.
The Terms Of Sale will -onefouIih cash, The ba
lance in three equal annual instainents-the pureha,
ser giving bonds with satisfactory security, and deed
oT,nst on the land TO secure the deferred payments.
The title to said land Is believed unquesonablei but
selling as Commissioners we shall convey such title
onv M h vested in US by virtue Of the decree aforesaid
WM. e. MOORE, ga, comr;.s;on.,s
JAMES NEWMAN, COMMISSIONER
l April 30-cw6w
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

~ AN AWAY, IN Frbr'aTy Ilsl, my HlH N IEK =
IL He was raised IN Richmond, Virginia, and IL is be-
iievrd lie will try TO gel back there. Albert is between
IS and 30 years old, very bright mulao straight hair.
thin vsage thick lips, feet or inches high, and had
on when he left black dress coat dark saiinet pants,
and fur cap. lie formerly belonged TO person by the
name Of Guodin--was sold in Richmond some or 10
years ago; purclasedby Mr. VIM Martin, negro trader
with whom hr travelled TWO or three years. lie Is
known by Mr.. Abrams, and number al the traders
who purchase in tina. market. understand he claims
free il liz gels back tere aud will attempt TO pass
free, 4 white mar-calling himself Albert G0od
in. The above reward will br paid 10 any person who
vii, lodge him in JAIL 80 az ret him.
CHARNER +. SCAIFE.
Chester District, :. C., Carmel Hill L. d.
~ Y0n.
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WHEAT THRASHING MACHINES,
HORSE POWERS. &c.

THE subscribers having entered into partnership
have erected ION the street Immediately above
the Banks large and convenient workshops. together
with an Iron Foundry, are now prepared 70 furnish
their former customers and farmers generally, with
Exall's much approved reverse Tooth Thrashing Ma
Chimes OF various sizes; Horse Powers, from two TO
eight horses Handpower Thrashing Machines, suitable
for small farms, lean he recommended, having been
we'll tried the two last seasons) Wheat Fans and Corn
Shelters Of the most approved kinds; together with
good assortment of the most approved PlouRhs, and
many other articles IIavngnin employ first rate
workmen, with good supply Of seasoned materials,
We can safely recommend all our Implements, and In
yite call from persons In want Of such articles We
can also furnish, short notice. Castings Of iron or
brass for machinery Mould Boards, for ploughs Wing
eudgeons and other Castings, for mills; Sash Weights,
kinds Of Smiths work (horse shooting excepted) for
mills and machinery done In the very best manner.
Nav 4-cw3w SPENCER & EXALL.
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VALUABLE SAIL OF REAL ESTATE
AND MILLS

IN prsapce Of deed OF trust executed by Miles Ma
con and Frances his wife, bearing date the 5ih day
of November, 1892, and recorded in the Clerks Office
of Hanover County Court, TO the undersigned, for the
purposes mentioned in the said deed, will proceed To
sell, al public auction 10 the highest bidder, the
misses, in the county OF Hanover, on SATURDAY,
the Goth day Of June, lSa all that tract or parcel OF
land wherein stands two Mills, Grist and Manu-
aud being The county Of Hanover, containing twenty
acres, more OF less.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash will be required for lbr
amount Of he debt secured by The said deed 10 VIII :;
ii 900. with inter. sl due in arrear, and the usual
charges and expenses attending the sale;-and credit
for the residue Of the purchase money will BE- given IN
such manner, and on such terms, as Miles Macon may
observation-disclosures, as the Trustees may think brst
and sxpcdient. The Trustees will only convey such
title 10 the purchaser they have without warranty.
EDMUND CHRISTIAN, Tr,s,ess
SELDEN C. MACON,
MAY 25-c2awtds
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TO MERCHANTS.
VALUABLE LANDED PROPERTY FOR


lY authority of the last will and testament Of George
- R. Carlton, deceased, the undersigned offer al pri
vate sale all of tho Real Estate owned by the
containing i've or six hundred acres, lying In King
Queen county. five miles North of the Court house.
The soil Is good and improving with an abundance OF
mari, (much of which has been applied,l and we'll
adapted to the growth of wheat and corn The neigh
borhood is in every respect desirable. The improve
mens consist of large and elegant dwelling house,
Just completed, and other houses corresponding in
workmanship and tasie making one Of tho most beauti-
full and commodous residences in the county-a large
store house and granaTy, and three other dwelling
houses Offices &C The land may be divided into four
lots all cornering the store house The attention
Of merchants Is particularly called TO this property, as
the location offers probably the best mercantile advan
Iages of any in the county. II will be sold as whole
lots. may suit purchasers Terms will be very
liberal, both a. 10 price and credit.
Reference is made TO DIR. VIM. +. Gaines, Hanover,
and Col. John Pollard, King Queen.
WIN. r. COURTNEY,
of baltimore,
And WIN. b. DAVIS,
Executors
MllIer,s Tavern p, o., Essex CO., May 2S-cw4w
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Fifteen Dollars Reward.

IL AN AWAY from the subscriber, some time ago, 4
~ negro man named NELSON HART, Of dark COIN
pexlon, about five feet eight inches hishwil eye
ot-which, not rec0ecied lie is about IS 40 years
Of ase-qne int lligent;-took with him suit of black
Summer Clothes and suit If Kentucky Jeans-one Of
The coats has velvet collar Nelson has been hired for
number 81 years ri the Buckingham Iron Works, both
NJ "Bear Gardrn' and HSlonr Wall''-has attended
Furnaces over the Mountains His acquaintance IL
~ extensive. The above reward will br paid for his
delivery, or il secured In Jail so that get him.
ELIZABETH ANN PRICE,
New Canton r. o., buckingham CO., Va.
Nav o5-d3fkr4t
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LAND FOR SALE.

RY virtue of deed of trust bearing date on the 23d
- day of December, 1912, and made to the subscri-
bers by Oyeiton D. Petit and Mary E. Petit his wife,
and duly recorded In the Clerks Office Of the County
Court Of Cumberland on the 28th day of December,
1892 we the undersigned, of us, will sell, on
TUESDAY, the 29lh day of June, ls47, upon the pre-
mises to the highest bidder, for ready money! TO satisfy
the purposes Of said deed, the Tract Of Land called
"COBBHAM," lying on the South side of James River,
in the county Of Cumberland and bounded by the said
river and by the lands of Abraham Daniel and Others,
and containing between nine hundred and one thousand
acres, be the same more or less.
Selling Trustees, shall warrant the title TO said
Of land against all persons claiming under u.s. 'r
either Of US.
Should the day appointed for the above sale be In
ment Il will be made the first fair day thereafter
ROBERT E. NELSON, .'1'
Nav o9-ctds
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A VALUABLE FARM IN POWHATAN
EnP SALE

THE subscriber wishes TO sell the Tract Of Land on
i which he now resides, lying In the county OF Pow
hatan on tho Appomattox River, fortyfve miles from
Petersburg and about the distance from Richmond
II contains hundred and sixty acres, Of which
about hundred acres are Nat land most Of II very
ferte Two hundred and fifty thee hundred Of
wood land; and unusually large portion OF improved
or MANFRED land. The improvem ents are very com
Portable; very good Dwelling House, and all necessary
outhouses for the accommodation Of family; Servants
Houses Tobacco Houses and an extensive Orchard OF
fine fruit Any person wishing TO purchase will please
make application TO the subscriber at his or
Powhatan. The terms of sale Will be accommodating
II this Plantation is not sold privately before tie I'd OF
July, Will be offered publicly on the premises on mat
day THOMAS PAGE.