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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
Scam A Mystery.

si,R,,ph Wood.ord told Us that when
IL. s,.,mer was first started, lin Tfinidad)
\. and lary, party, az mode OF patrons
,;,s the undertaking, took trip Of pleasure
q Sar through, some Of the Boa OF the
min ocean. Almost every one got SICK
oo,,ide, aud as they returned through the
R,ca Grand J, there was noene on deck but
,,s man at the he m and himself. When
~ wer. in the mid lie Of the passage, n
.nil) orivateer, such 40 comnonly infested
n, gull during the troubles in Columbia,
ra.sepn making all sail for the shore OF
Tfinll1. Her course seemed unaccUunta-
NJ bnt what was their surprise when they
observed thu, on nearing the coast, the pri-
y,tcer never cked. and finally that SIZE
ran herself directly on the shore. the crew
E, the same time leaping over the bow and
.ides Of the vessel and scaInpering off az il
they were mad, some up in the mountains
,ni others into the ihickeis. This was so
strange a sight that Sir Ralph Woodlord
ordered the h .lmsman to steer FOR the pri-
,aiecr that he nigh. discover the cause Of
4. When they came close, the vessel ap-
vesred deserted; Sir Ralph went on board
Of her, snd alter searching various paris
without finding any enc, he at length open
ed little side cabin, and saw man lying
on mat, evidently with some broken limb.
Tae nan 10 ade an effort To put himself in II
POSTURE Of application; h. was "a pale as
ashes, his teeth Chartered and his hair stood
On end. '.Miser cordia. misericordin. Avn
Mlriar' falter forth the Columbian. Sir
Ralph asked the man what was the cause OF
the strange conduct OF the crew; "Miseri-
c,rdia,' was the reply.
"Sabeis 7atn soy''t
@E'-i-.. O Senor. B,ise.i ordia' Ara Md
ne" answered the smuggcr.
twas considerable time before the { J.
5s could be brought back to his senses,
when he gave this account Of the matter:
that they saw vessel apparently following
them, with only two persons on board, and
steering without a single sail, directly in
| in ii, teeth OF the wisd, curren. and
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
WHEAT!

yUNHE subscribers are now receiving Wheat at inc
.Ecanomist Mil 81 at East Davenport, and pay ing
HILDRETH & DALLAM.
Dec ls54-tf.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
CIDER 4 APPLES.

VU T received y lot of superior Crab Cider ant
81 Jenetep Apples for sale by
BURROWS Il PREITYMAN.
Dec lsJ Film.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23

...Third Street,.
Lots G. and ?. In Block 76 fronting on 4th street
between IL Claire and Farpam.
Lotto, Block '5.froning on the River, rarnam an,
81 streets.
Lot No. 2. in b ock l9 40xi5a feet, near the corne
u Western Avenue and ID streets. with good FRAN,
Dwelling, Fruit Trees, &c For sale by
GEO, l.. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
Fourth Street.

T OTIS @. and 2, in block &c. corner OF Farnam. OF
IL y about e'h feet south NJ Railroad d pot
Loi3, in block So, 32xI50 feet deep OF. North sd
Of 4h. between Perry and X. Island street. A yer
desirable OF for residence.
Lot No 7. IN block IS. P.rry street near 5th 81
with new double Frame Dwelling off Rooms. Cellars
istern, Well. etc. Would MAJ e good Bpardip:
House. For sale by GEO. l.. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
coPPERsMITHING.

4 LII kinds of copper. She, t-lron and Tin work
\ done with prom rtness and dispatch.
orders respectfully solicited.
Bad, street bet obd & Sd. Il. c. RiOkDAN.
Davenport, bee. is it5
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
GEORGE L. NICHOLS,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Office Corner Main and Second .Sts. nov II

rITY LOTS AND RESIDENCES, for sale and 70,
~ lease.
---Front Street,
Four Lots a4yl4o feet on Front street. corner Of
fo,k Island. Block No. o., with store Rooms and
Warehouses;, for leas 10 or 30 years ut per &c III
oil the value.
---Second Street,.
Lot No g. in Block 60, between Perry and r. Is'snd
sts.. with good Brick Dwell ing and appurtenanccs ye
~ de sireble for family residence; si.tte
Iot 3, IN Block No G5. between II. island and IowA
sta with large Double House par Of stone and part
IL $3.50.
New store Room corner Of Cd aud Perry streets, IL
Block No 81.
" Lpt M ". Block e., corner lows and oil sts.
i4x.5 feet, with comfortable Dwelling. For sale by
GE0L NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
New Books.

New Books.
NEWS Roy, Ruth Hall. Way Down East, r.
~ Land oftlie saracens, tbv Bayard Taylor1
1t No. Lo Claire Block
Dec. 18th, "a.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
School Books.

4 new inst opening at
a aH No. lie Claire Rloet,
Dec. 18th, "a n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
nAYrupoar MUSIC STORE.

1RaypALL \ HIGGINS have just opened a 'arge
" assortment Of Guitars, vioins, Ban)oes, iambo-
Il Ies. &c. &c. ALSO every kind 81 Music Books row
a use which the, viii sell very chesp for Cash o. no
lie Claire Row. oe''"' Goa
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
Still on Hand.

Still on Hand!
4 C 0onassortment of Wall Paper which we are
~ selling OF AZ reduced rates. and now Is the time
to have good paper hanging done g
.H.HoLMES & CO.
Dec Is 1854 No. lie Claire Block.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12


INDIGNATION MEETfNGs-vERplC or THE
PEOpLE-MovEMENTs or Dr., Tiionp
SON
Wslave received letter from Lexington, mn
king the following statements with regard 10 Dr
Thompson, who was recently acquitted Of the muir
der Of Miss Agaes Pharr. 1t Covinatou. We sive
the letter without comment: e4s
During the long trial Of Dr. Thompsons case
great interest was manifested b, the whole comm
nifty and the cttizens Of oil the neiehborinr coua.
ties have expressed their most decided disapproba
ton OF his acquttal A meeting has been held Il
Covingion, which passed resolutions forbiddins
bun 70 return 70 that place. and 4 messenger wal
dispafcned 70 inform him OF l.. He Il now staying
at hls fathers within two miles OF Fincastle and
noiwitnsta ndiug his very numerous connections 10
tns. negnorhood the citizens have likewise held "a
indlenaiion meeting prohibiting him from entering
town. He has been hung in efigy, together with
tne Jury. In Fincastle and Buchanan and was burnt
IN th's place with loud acclamaiions, and encour.
spec,able citizens.
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rELEGRAPHlC NEWS,
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

WARRINGTON, Dec. lin the House, Mr.
Clingman asked leave to ofTer resolutio,
requesting the President to tender the media
ton Of the United States, Ia such manner 1.
IN his Judgment may be most likely to Leaf
TO pacification, 10 the conflict now raging be
tween the allied armies and Russia.
Mr.. Hamilton, from sense Of dutv. ohiec
ted lathe Introduction Of the resolution, and
the House refused to suspend the rules. Sc
the resolution was not admitted.
In the Senate, Mr.. Badger presented the
credentials of Mr.. Reid, recently elected Sc.
nator from North Carolina.
Mr. Adams. of Mississippi, introduced a
Dill to establish an uniform rule Of naturali
cation. The bill extends the time Of natu.
railzation to twenty -one years, and acts pro-
specify ely upon those foreigners only who
may enter the United States after the passage
OF the act. addressed the Senate at some
length on the subject, and argued that in one
hundred years every inch of the American
continent would be required for the support
OF the American people. Self-preseryation
required that no inducements be held out to
immigration. He disclaimed any affection
Tor the Know Nothings or hostility to for
eigaers; but thought immigration danger
ous' inasmuch as foreigners banded them.
selves together with abolitionists When he
heard that band of Germans had burned
an American Senator in effigy, he determined
TO introduce this bill. So far as he under
stood the principles of the Know Nothings,
he agreed with them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12
THE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, Dec. H.-Flour-Sales OF
howard street at 1887, and of City Mills at
1925. Wheat-Receipts about $4,000 bush.
els Sales of Red at prices from 81 80 to ST.
%. Corn-Receipts $4,000 bushels. White
7s to soc; Yellow, 80 to SO Lee.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Flour-Southern is
hfmer. Sales from $3.50 to S9.37. Wheat is
trifie higher; Red Southern, 81; so cents for
Common. Corn is trife higher.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12
BY WILLIAM TENcH. AucTIonEER

ADMINISTRATORS s. SALE OF
n JAMES MIIRHEAD,S EFFECTS, FRIDAY.
DEG. 18TH, 1854-We shall sell by public auction
to the highest bidder on FRIDAY, the 18th day Of
December, 1854, commencing at IL O'Clock A M .
all the property belonging to the late James Muir.
head, connected with HE two Bakery establishments
Sycamore and Bank streets, in this city consist
ing Of Machines. Ovens and other implements too
numerous to mention.
AT the same time will be sold, Horse. two Jersey
Wagons Harness. nc.
We will also sell shares of Stock in the "Peters-
burg Gas Light Coz and one share in the .sRaleixh
and Castor Rail Road Cor
The tenements on Sycamore street, in the heart of
the city and ON it, main thoroughfare, occupied by
the deceased as one of the establishments will be
leased out for the remainder of his term ending
April 18th, 1858. Thisis excellent stand for any
Kind of business.
TERMs.-For the Bakery establishments, Horse,
Jersey Wagon, &C., each for sums of go and under
over that, four months credit will be allowed. for
negotiable notes well endorsed. For the unexpired
lease rent to be paid quarterly for negotiable notes
well endorsed-to commence LIST January, 1855. For
the Stocks axty days credit interest sdded for
gotiable notes well endorsed
ALEXANDER DONNAN,1 .,-..,..
JAMES NJ. DOMAIN, ! Ao"rs
WIN. TENcH. Auctr.
Petersburg Va, de 7-tds
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RoBBERY.-Senator Hamlin's room, in Washing
ton, was entered last Saturday night while he wa
asleep, aud robbed of money and other articles.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

WAsHINGToN ITEMs.-Iti IL stated that the Presi.
dent Is extremely anxious in regard to the tariff,
and will use every exertion to accomplish a modi.
hcation of the same. The raising of the four pro
posed regiments and the increase of pay WILL it il
understood, be among the first measures OF the
present session.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

NOTICE.-On FRIDAY, the 18th day
IN of December next at IL O'Clock. NJ. shall pro-
coed to sell on the premises az Commissioner under
decree of Chesterfield Circuit Superior Court one
hundred and twenty acres of LAND, lying on the
Manchester Turnpike, about three miles from town.
it being part OF the tract of land known a. Dckin.
sons Much the larger portion of the said land is in
woods. Terms made known, ON the day of sale
BENZ. HATCHER
Zl--dtdsS CAmmiaainnar.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

BANK ON FfRE.-On Saturday night last, fir,
occurred in the Empire City Bank building 10 New
York. The flames were confined to the basemen,
and lower floor OF the bank. Loss estimated at
5000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

PzrEs RIcMsos, THE Acroa.--A teIegraphie
despatch received q PhiiadslphiA from Nav Or.
leans ssys that Pster Richines and his daughter
were u Memphis on the sth, and wsrs expected IL
New Orleans On Monday. Il y therefore evident
ast Mr.. X. was not drew ned @ reported :.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

PARDoSED james II. Conklin, formerly of New
York, convicted 10 August 1853, of an attempt to
OBTAIN money from the government by fraudulent
pension claims, and who was sentenced 10 the Con-
necticut State Prson for the term of two years. has
been pardoned by President Pierce
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

ARRIVAL OF GuANo.-The clipper ship Red Rover
has arrived at New York, from Callao, with 900
tons of Guano, consigned to Barreda e. Brothers,
of Baltimore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

MORTALITY OF NEW YonK.-The mortality o
New York last week was 453. being an increase o
1903 over the week previous
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

MORE SwINDLING.-Abraham j. Alderman has
been arrested in New York, charged with swind
ling s.. 600 from the Ohio l. life and Trust Company
of which he was clerk.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

SUPPOSED Loss OF STRAMER.-The steamer
Ellen Osborne lie presumed to have founded ON the
passage between Boston and st. Johns, and all
hands lost
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

"A. i.
rNR q ST E E SALE OF STOCK OF
= GRoCERIES.-Will be sold on WEDNES.
DAY, 18th instant at the Store corner Of l1fh and
Marshall streets, the entire stock Of the said store
consisting ct Bacon, Sugar, Coffee, kc., de-. EN-.
Tracing the usual variety kept in Retail Grocery.
By order of JOHN ALBERT Trustee.
Terms-cash.
Sale conducted by ALEX. NorT, Auctioneer.
da 6
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The EXPECTED STEAMER.-All classes of com
munity are looking anxiously for the arrival of the
Pacific She will bring seven days later intelligence
from Europe.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

MAIL ROBBERY AND FoRoEaY.-EM coyaIt, lat
NAV carrisr between Middlebourne, Tyler county
and schumia, Richie county, Virginia. was arrest
cd on the morning Of the 9th inst, charged viii
forging the name Of William Swami, Postmaster q
Middlebourne upon draft on the Postmaster 8
Wsheeling for SIS, which he had distracted fron
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

Gov. RKEpEn IN TaouBLE-Thc Lexington Mo
Express, of the 10th, says a rumor was current II
mat city that Gov. Reeder, OF Kansas. had beer
assigned.
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$4,000 WORTH OF
DRY GOOD 8 A T cos +

CONTEMPLATING making change In
" our business ON the lat day Of March, 1855, Ne
have determined to offer our extensive stock 81
FANCY :. As sE,s sTA aeEE I Ply q. GOODS
The stock at this time u large and desirable having
been recently purchased for NETT CASH, We % not
offered purchasers during this any previous ssason
''''' In part Of the SIX sfi,f-, G6oDs.
Plain black and colored Silks, all prices
Rich Brocade black and cod do.
Common and medium do do.
Handsome plain and striped Silks
Common and medium do
Black Satin, for dresses and cloaks
Marcelines, all coloS
Black and eopd Sin Vsysts for bonnsss saa e,e.ls.
WOODEN GOODS
Washinssen Kersess. tor ssrysnts
Kentucky Jeans all prices
Tweed Cassimeres
Plain and Check Caaimeres
Woolsn and Silk VestiDgs
LsdieS cord Cloths, for cloaks
Black Cloths. for cloaks
Bed and Crib Blankets; $500 servsnts' BlanksS
200 dog. Yarn Scots for servants
Red. white and yellow Fiannels
o'nn' W S5IGsiiE AND STUFF oooDs.
English Paramettas and Merinoss 1872
French Merinoes ell colon
Plain all Wool Mouslnes
Figured and Plaid Cashmsres
Plaid and Check French Meriroas
Figured Moresns. for curtains and skirts
Plain black sna figured Alpaess. I'll sradss
Black bombszlnea 90.
plain and figured ~ Oil Prints
- sHAWLs AND cLoAKs:
Velvet, Satin, Cloth and Msrno cioshs
E Eons sns .sa.rs a Blanket s as a.
TsI5irn; Ms,ino 70. an. .a, p: 2. Wool shsvis
Dlas,n ~vff AaFin - n. z
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BY THOMAS w. KEESEE,
(Office at Geo. ]. Summers, No. 90 Pearl st)

BY THOMAS w. KEESEE,
(Ofice at Geo. J. Summers, No. 90 Pearl st)
VALUABLE HUUS EHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE, HORSE. cows
sold, on THURSDAY morning next, Dec. 18th, com.
me acng at 10 o'clock. at the residence OF Mr.. l. L.
Cary on 4th street, between Broad and Marshall sts
and Kitchen Furniture, consisting in part of large
number of Feather Beds Chamber, Parlor and Di-
ming Room Furniture; Cooking Stove, &c.
ALSO-1 very fine large bay Work Horse.
do Cows.
] Cart and Harness.
s. B. CARY, by
g. HAINE6, Trustee.
Sale conducted by THO. w. KEEsEE, Auet.
c Will be added to the above
&@E sale, one Carriage and Harness, with
pole and shafts-all in good order having been but
little used THO. w. KEESEE,
de- Auctionesr.
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ExECUTOR'S SALE OF STOCK

H..AECUTORS SALE OF s. STOCK.
- FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &C., &c.-Wili
be sold, on THURSDAY, the 18th December d ext
at in the county Of Hanover the late resi-
cenee OF f. g. Sydnor, decd. several valuable Mules
ana horses the stock of Cows Hogs and Sheep;
Wagons Carts and the usual variety Of farmne uten.
all Also, one McCormicks Reaper in good order
that amount and over credit Of six months viii be
given, the purchasers executing bonds with
security. Z. 6YDNOR
w. B. SYDNOR,
Executors Of e. G.. Sydnor deed
z. s.-Win be sold at the same time and place
about 200 bbls. Corn and one Good Threshins Ma
ahne. M 9Q-tSe
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

RIOT AT WoRcEsTER.-A serious riot occurred at
Worcester, Mass, on Saturday last. between two
parties of Irishmen. Officer Kane, in attempting
to arrest the beliigerants, was dreadfuiy beaten
so much that it Is feared he cannot survive Three
of the offenders were arrested and held for trial.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12
GALE OF VALUABLE NEGROES
BY ELIAS HALE, No. 1O6 Main Street.
NJ EDICAL LIBRARY AT AUCTION.

BY ELIAS HALE, No. 106 Main Street.
NJ EDICAL LIBRARY AT AUCTION.
N1-On THURSDAY. 18th instant, at 10 O'Clock,
A. M, the valuable Medical Library of the late DR..
u. W. Chamberlayne. by catalogue. Those wishing
contribute Medical Books for this SALE will please
DO so at once in order to put them in the catalogue.
de Cit
ADDITIONAL.
AI.SO-Will be added, the MEDICAL LIBRARY
OF the late DR.. Rcyster of Powhatan. The sale will
present good opportunity for Medical Students and
Physicians to add to their Library, the quantity
embraces near 1889 volumes of Standard Works.
The Catalogues will be ready and Books for exami-
nation on Wednesday, the day before the sale.
de l2-St =. HALE.
EXTENSIVE SALE.--STEAM EN-
~ CINE. SAW MILL, MULES, WAGONS,
HARNESS. &c WITH be sold 1t auction ON tn UR6-
DAY, 21st day Of December (the present month"; at
our Saw Miil adjoining the lands of Memr. Hill and
Trent, situated on tho Chickahcminy. shout miles
below the city; One stsAm Engine and Saw Mil,
with fixtures complete and In good order.
TERMs-One-third cash SIX and twelve months
balance for safisfactory endorsed goabie nstes
Also. 80 No. young Mules some Of which are %
thsm nearly new about SEQ cords Of we'll seasoned
oak Wood and lot Of sawsd Timber.
The abcvs sale will be positive, ~ II 10 made for
dissolution Of the concern and the giving Nd OF tie
Lumber Business. For the last named properly.
cash e to Ill Of 80 and under will be required
over that amount credit Of months win Be- Given
for approved negotiable paper.
PLEASANTS, COURTNEY EROS.
IA l4~-fda
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

GALE OF CORN, OATS, HAY, STRAW,
~ sHUCKS, FODDER, FLOODED STOCK,
MULES. Ac.-Willibe sold ON WEDNESDAY, the
ct the Farm of Mr.. Edward p. Chamberlayne, about
all his slrplus crops consisting of Corn, Oats, Hay
Straw, Shucks, Fodder, &c.
And on the FRIDAY following, viz: the 18th De-
cember, 1884, commencing at ii O'Clock, at the Farm
of Mrs. DR.. Chamberlayne, about miles above
Richmond, near Brook Turnpike, blooded mare and
her colt BY Tally Ho; fine work mare. and her colt
by the same horse mules stackstoats; stacks
blade fodder; l6 large stacks straw, he.
TERMs.-An sums under $50 cash; over that
amount, months credit for approved endorsed me-
gotisble paper. GoDDIN APPERS0N,
de Aucts.
GALE OF VALUABLE NEG ROE 8
- AND TOBACCO FLATTENING MILLS AT
AUCTION.-AsT Trustee In Deed from COL Samuel
g. Myers, dated 18th November, 1858. duly recorded
in Richmond Hastings Court, in Deed Book No. Sc.
page 410, shall in further execution of the said
trust, {having been 80 requested BY q. A. Myers
Esq the endorser thereby secured,l proceed to sell
public Auction, at the upper Tobacco Factory for
merly occupied BY Col. Myers situated on 7th st. be-
tween Cary and Canal sts, on FRIDAY, the 18th day
of December, 1885, commencing at II o'clock. II
luable slaves, the most of whom excellent Fac
tory hands, including two three good Carpenters.
After which will be sold several very superior Flat
tening Mills nearly new and in good order
TERMs-Cash or satisfactory endorsed negotiable
notes. at months, with the intsss n sddsd
Sale conducted by GoDDIN 4 APPERsoN, Aucts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12

RAILROAD Academia fret ght train from Bos
ton on the Norwich and Worcester Railroad, ran
Oft the track last Saturday evening. demolishiug
the engine, throwing five cars into the river and
seriously injuring VIM. Brown, the engineer
About twenty of the hands of the steamer Worces-
ter were on board the train and one of them named
Samuel James, was thrown some thirty feet
into the river, but escaped with only slight in
jury
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-12
VALUABLE ESTATE ON LANES

RIVER. in GOOCHLAND AND HENRICO
CALLED THE LOWER TUCKAHOE PLANT1.
TON" AND EIGHT SLAVES THERECN Er1.
SALE AT AUCTION.-As Cemmissi0ner ar fhe
Circuit Court OF Henfico county, under q decree Of
SAID Court rendered the 3lst October 1854 in the
suit OF Patton guardian, &c. Fisher and others
premises, on THURSDAY, the I4tb dav Of pscs sae
Der, 1854 at IL O'Clock. M if fair if not the next
lair day, that valuable estate ON James river in fra
counties OF 0oochand and Henrico about Id miles
above the city OF Richmond now in the occupacv A.
tenant OF MAJOR Jesse Snead, and known az the
Lower Tuckahoe Plantation, subject to the mineral
rights OF the Tuchahoe Coal Mining Company there
on. Also. one moiety OF the mineral rights of the
said Coal Mining Company in the said Lover TucIa
hoe Plantation and also moiety of 900 acres of
wood land adjoining the said plantation; and also
Negroes, now the said estate, consisting of mep
boys women and children. The Tuckahoe Plantg.
lion contains by recent survey 1886 acres and 81
poles OF which 1856 acres James river low prouuds
OF the pest quany about 400 acres cleared high
land, and the residue mostly in wood and timber of
excellent quality The said real estate will be sold
either In whole or in separate parcels, as may be
determ ned on and announced at the time of safe
The terms of sale viii be- For the real estate Ith
caah balance in equal instalments at |, and
years. for notes. bearing interest," well secured and
the title retained by way of lien for the purchase
money.
The slaves will be sold for cash, or for approved
endorsed negotiable notes, Interest added,l at
months az the purchasers may prefer. A correct
plan and survey the real estate can be seen at the
Office of the Auctioneers; who will give any further
information that may be desired.
Major Jesse Snead, or his oveIseeT, viii take pIeas-
ure in showing the same to persona disposed to pur-
chase JOHN M. PATTON Conn.,
Sale conducted by GoDDIN & APPERsoH, Aucts.