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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-05

~ 10 the Voters OF Richmond. --T The
day Ia ueAT ii L9ad MLea it viii b your duty % de-
ssnae ut tue polls the diy idual5 Of your choice for
various municipal Offices and among Them. MT the
1eIss IL Poita.t "l4i pc IhaI OF CITY sergeant
hrmness oi purpose business taIen Itured BY expe
rlence, and courteous department. essentially
necessary TO secure proper discha!g Of its various
duties Many individuals have beer proposed, aud
many more may be expected be ne1aed but among
them all, not one. IN the opinion of those who have
known him longest and known him bent, can combine
more OF necessary qualification for the Office than
worthy and much esteemed fellow CITIZEN,
FRANCIS J SMITH who from boyhood to man.
hood, has been with ana of u.s. II sunshine and
in Storm in sickness aud in SORROW have all known
where to find him, and always have found him good
true and trusty
Should it be the pleasure of the voters of Richmond
to select Dir smith for the Office in question, the
writer knows him well enough to know that his
whole time and personal attention will be devoted to
the proper discharge OF its dues but should it be
otherwise, he likewise knows that he will be found
the good citizen STILL he belongs that small
class unfortunately too small whom office cannot buy
and its priyaton cannot aineate
fe G-ts MONROE WARD
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~. To lie Voters OF Richmou.,.1 ann

10 To tAe Waters OF Richmond.--I am u
candidate Tor the Office OF CITY SERGEANT, at the
approaching election. Having acted as Sherif in
Hanover county, and Magistrate in this city, and
having had an experience Of than twenty years
fee.
II elected, promise to devote my personal atten-
tiOn To tie discharge ct the duties Of the offca.
Respectfully, PETER w. GRUEBS
70 S-lnI"
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ES To the Voters of HenricO COunty...
Fellow Citizens 1t becoming essary in May
elect Sheriff for county, offer yself candi-
date for that Office Having served you for sometime
past as Deputy Sheriff, an opportunity has been af-
forded you of forming opinion to my qualifca-
tons. pledge myself, should it be your pleasure to
elect me, to continue my efforts merit your conf
dence. Very respectfully,
fe 23--dtMy22. JOHN T. CHILDREY.
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CRAIG ALUM SPRINGS, Craig County
have for some time past enjoyed very favorable re-
putaion in the counties surrounding Them have been
induced to put the water In barrels for the convent
euce of inyalids in other sections. a
FOR the present, the price is fixed at Is.e which
barely covers cost of barrcling and the carriage
Its healing virtues beyond question. The fol.
lowing certificate from Dr. Carpor, leading and well
known physician In Botetourt county, Is selected from
many Of equal responsibility and force
FiNcAsTLE, BoTEToURT Co., Va,
July 18th, 1855.
Having been called on by the proprietors Of the
"Craig Alum Springs" TO express my opinion of its
medicinal virtues, hereby state that have examn.
ed the analysis of the water tade by Prof Boohe OF
Philadelphia and believe 1t well adapted cure dis
requiring tonic alternative action the sys
tenn; and further state that have known some re-
rnarkable effected by its in s:rofulous aec.
tons and diseases Of the digestive organs
Samuel NJ. CaRPER, M. ID.
The water has been analysed by Professor Boothe
OF Philadelphia, who says SIS 81
"a mineral spring OF such richness and quality ~
the analysis ndicstea Will prove valuable aid the
physeisn. Its position in the healthy mountain
zion Of Virginia. about equidistant from many of the
sulphur aud other well known spings of the State,
confer higher value upon the Stipulated Cbaiybats
81 Craig county. Very respectfully,
= .~~-.sesss- JAS. G. BooTuE.n
sEruptive diseases, derzngement OF the Hvsr dys-
pepsa NC, have yirdcd TO the power Of this wstsr
and prove It's efficacy wherever II has besa tried.
This very vaiuabls water h for sale In barrels st
PURCELL. LADD CO., prussist..
40 2s--dtsif Agents for the Proprietor.
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Ky Alexander Non.

II 4 NITU RE, CLOTHING, DRY
4 G0UDS, SHOES, &c.-Will be sold at Auction.
on hi kSDAY, March 9Th at 10 O'Clock sundry ar,
ncies OF Household and Kitchen Furniture. from a
family declining house keeping. =
AESo-Sundry Invoices Ready Made Clothing;
consisting OF Coats, Pants Vests, Shirts &C.; Crock,
cry, Glassware Clocks, Shoes, Hats, &C.; 5000 Sc.
ADDIIloNAL-At ii O'Clock, precisely, 5 super
toid watches, on account Of whom it may concern
to cover advances.
TERMS: Cash. ALEX MOTT
NH 5 A,.t;ane,a,
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FOR MAYOR.

0-A Card-.T a the vosrv. .r.a xs.... :.
snieHMoSo:-Fei Fellow Citizen. HAVING bean s,i,s;,s5
~ many friends personally % we'll as throush he
~ MaWan @ myself candidate for the Office
sa.sss.,,' o. the city, now beg leave moot re-.
spseaIy TO do 90 II 1t should be Your pleasnre 10
eon.et that honor npon me-, nothing shall, he wantng
OF that Office. . e''e"a'se vi Tue auues
% wma sentiments Of high regard, have the honor
NH t--dts A u,,x n.vro,
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FOR SHERIFF OF HENRICO COUNTY.
" To the Voters of Henrico County,.
candidate for the office of Sheriff the coming
election in May next. Having served deputy
sheriff in both districts of the county for the past six
years, hatter myself that qualified to discharge
the duties of the office. Should it be your pleasure
TO elect me- the business of the office shall be faith
fully attended to.
NH Add JNO. A. HUTCHINSON
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MES L. BRAY.
e The Dead Alive, and n candidate fo,
the Office of CITY SERGEANT ".

Every body knows that do not pretend to all the
aoahcaions necessary to discharge perfectly the du-
nes OF the office tor which hereby respectfully an
sess some, and supply through other individual Ia
1nose which laek-a course which the successful
candidate, no matter who, must adopt have deter
mined, on the assurances of many friends to enter
the track, and hope not to be last at the post
JOHN STITH. F.
n b. Whether elected or not, the street sprinklins
VIII De continued. 70 29-tda :
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FOR GRAIN MEASURER.

~ To the Voters of the City of Rich
mond-Felow-citizsn Having been solicited by
many friends to announce myself as candidate for
the office of GRAIN MEASURER of the city
do most respectfully. If it should be your
pleasure to confer that office upon nothing shall
be wanting my part to ensure faithful discharge
of the duties of the office
Yours, respectfully,
NH --1m* JAS N. WALKER
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Alb S-Stt WARNER III. GODDIN
To- In c0nipii

70 In compliance with the request of
many citizens announce myself candidate for the
Office OF CITY SERGEANT
NH i---lm n NJ TaRp
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} WINTERS
|, L-NRlJALLED LAIiIBITION
or
CHEMICAL DIORAMAS,
CRYSTALLINE VIEWS,
CHA0MATROPES, sc,

!. ht FRuPOLIIAN HALL, commencing WED
NIsvAY. &CrcA .tb, aad ou SATURDAY AFTER
~ \ -. 4'c.cc4. Uu this occasion, children IL
,l.--.
- Fqtsrta:ala c. urnences with large collee-
III i GlyslL.-.ug Views representing Ancient and
b - Cites. Runs Sea Views Moonlight, Winter
a. e-l.a ~ Scenes, F!le aud Volcanic EIupr!ons.
A.=. +. L.-l, I.au-eroLs CArQuGtIopeS and Metamor-
p..ss To ts followed b. the large Chemical Dio-
s..-s ,Fass.-g through t. tie s.ad4tops Of light pc
s-..-g y tie a4sursi day.. F.rst score MILAN Ca
THEDEAL the Uigit S:ole Of which viii show The
te.etlat,oa If Micni gilt Mas. Second, COURT OF
BABYLON, the Nj sat View Of the Brilliant Scene of
b azzaFs Feast.
CF.is
re- Doors open st :, CONNER chg at quarter before
o'clock precisely.
y B--This is the saline Exhibition. with addition
S. novelties, Ahich exhibited here III 1916.
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DANIEL z. HOWLE, COLLECTOR
- AND GENERAL AGENT:-The subscriber
respectfully offer his services to his friends and
the public General Agent and Collector, renting
out Houses hiring out Negroes. etc, assuring them
that any business entrusted his shall receive
prompt attention. NH 1---2w
FI,KEDEGAR FOUNDRY AND ENGINE
i WORKS.-The undersigned, who have been
conducting business the above works under the firm
of ANDERSON, DELANY CO., have, by mutual
consent. dissolved partnership.
JOSEPH r. ANDERSON will fulfil all the en-
gagements and obligations of the firm. collect all
debts due thereto and will continue operations at
the Works, as formerly, in his own name.
J. r. ANDERSON,
MATTHEW DELANEY,
+. T. GLASGOW,
WILLIAM STEPTOE.
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FOR CITY SEWGEANT.

" To the V0teru off fine (!ifv ot Rich
aosD-i am candidate for the Office Of Sergeant Of
ne Saty OF Richmond Having discharged the duties
MI the same aud hope to receive your votes ar The
next election Respectfully, :
fe lS--ts IANEsr NAV
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" Keep u befOre The People ITO the
VOTERS or RicFMoNp Fellow Citizens: Having
had II years experience in the plsstering business
hereby announce myself q candidate for City Ser
Reant As an independent candidate, without regard
to party il any Of the chain gang should get obstropo
lus aud break any of the plasterns win repair it
tree OF charge Rally TO the polis on the day
OF election, aid help me to get the office, and viii
guarantee the office will be well filed.
Respectfully
NIB S-St+ WARNER II ConDTN
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n The original unsurpassed, and justly celebrated
NhDANE ADOLPHE, the universally scknow ledxed
greatest synpathist in the world, and the dis
uugushsd lady who created, through her marvellous
revelations OF the past, the present well the
ost predictions OF the future, such intense excite
leL IN England, France, and the principal cities in
United States, that Queen Victoria presented her
with costly diamond brooch, and Daniel Webster
with jeweled ring is ready to receive visitors
st the Prescott House, Main street, two doors above
the Virginia Banks whom she will inform all about
the past, present and futura-if thoy married or
lot and when what lady or husband they will got
business Of every description. Mysterious aud al
l.ost possible as her profession appears she
recommended by highly respectable and innumers-
be certificates OF acknowledged power and skill,
that precludes all supposition probability of de-
csptlon or imposing, as many others practice
Gy Consultation fee, from 50 cents TO So, accord
Jag TO how far they wish TO g0 what time they &C.
Cupy fs l6-lm
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by Taylor e. Williams.

I'D HALF ACRE LOTS ON ACADEMY
- HILL, AND SEVEN ACRES OF LAND.
NEAR TIRE CITY, AT AUCTION.--On FRIDAY,
fh March, at4 O'clock T. NJ, upon the premises re-.
north Of the Poor House, adjoining the Academy
Hin and the burial ground of free persons of color
Also, about acres of Land situated within the en-
closure of Mr. A. A. Norris at his FARM about mile
north " the city, on the Meadow Bridge road and
lying between his residence and that of Mr. r. +.
Tyler with several fine springs and beautiful build
ing site.
This property well suited, from the variety and
character of the soil and its proximity to the city for
the purposes of market garden.
Terms at sale. TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS
NH Aur,.
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~To the Voters of the City Of Richmond.
| respectfully announce myself candidate far did
Election. Respectfully "A0'
fe 2S-l2ts e. r. IOuNS0N
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BY Goddin & AppersOn.

HANDSOME OTTA(.E FARM ONTH L
IL MEADOW BRIDGE ROAD, HALF MILE
NORTHEAST Of RICHMOND, FOR SALE.-The
subscrber, Intending TO change his business now Of
fers for salo the small Farm which he resides To-.
Gated above, containing about IL acres. The i'm.
proveInents aTs new, consisting of an excellent
dwelling, aud the whole place highly improved viii hin
are several excellent Springs The neigtborhood is
good. Apply on the premises to the subscriber.
r. r. TYLER.
The foregoing Farm will be sold at public auction
on the PROMISES, Oh MONDAY, the 10th March 1856
ut o'clock, p H., il fair if not, the next fair day.
TERMS; One-fnurth cash, balance at G. u and Is
months, for egotabie notes, interest added secured
by trust deed, title retained
NH l-8t* GODDIN APPERSON Aucts
TRUsTEEs' SALE OF HOUSE AND
Il LOT ON 5TH STREET, NORTH OF LEIdH
STREET, FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-As Trustees
in a deed of trust made Esd June 1885, by John w
Reeve and wife, to secure the Shockoe Hill Building
Fund Association the payment of the of So 90
which said deed is duly recorded in Richmond Hust.
ings Court, shall, in execution of said trust pro.
coed to sell, on FRIDAY, the 14th day of March,
1856, upon the premises commencing at o'clock the
House and Lot located as above The lot fronts so
upon which is a handsome new framed Dwelling two
aud basement with kitchen in the yard and all
the conveniences of comfortable residence for
moderate sized family. The whole premises are in
complete order. -tts
The Terms require cash for the whole amount but
an arrangement will likely be made to give credit
of and IL months two-thirds of the purchase mo-
added. M. L. STRAUS,
L. nj. HAROLD, Trustees
ALBERT SPOTT,
Sale conducted by GoDDIN l. APPERsoN, Aucts.
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HIGH CONSTABLE'S OFFICE.

March 4th. 1856. !
Ilf VIRTUE of n distress warrant tn me
- directed in favor of Darlington agsinst Miles A.
Henderson, shall, on FRIDAY, the It'll day Of the
present month, at the house recently occupied by
the said Henderson, opposite the LIST MARKET be.
tween Main and franklin streets proceed to sell at
levied upon, consisting in part of bar Stove
Boiler and Pipe, Dining Table, IL Plain Chairs,
Office Chairs. Tables, Chatting Dishes 5 sets OF
Casters Clock, Looking Glass, demijohns of Liquor
Decanters, Candy Jars Goblets, Tumblers, Vinegar
Champ sne, Gas Fixtures, Cooking Stoves with
Pots and Boiler, and other Cooking Apparatus aud
and Bedding.
TERMS: Cash on deiivery-ssle to CONNIE nxe at II
o'clock, A NJ.
N. B-Also, at the same time and place VIII be
sod for cash. the unexpired lease of the said hon
running about four and half years. The sale Of the
sale of the above property, and possession given at
once. ''. ---'
NH 4-tds JAMES p. TYLER H. C. CR
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NEW GOODS-sPRING STYLES.-By
~ steamer and otherwise. we are in receipt of our
Spring Goods-among them:
Scotch Ginghams, in blacks and colors
Manchester do, extra heavy article
English Prints, in colors, and black and white
Plain B lack Silks, some very cheap
Colored and Black Challies extra fine
White Cambrics and Jaconets
Checked do and Nainsooks
Irish Linens and Linen Shirtings ~
Printed Linens, for mems and boys shirts
Embroidered Muslin Collars and Sleeves in sets
Do Sleeves and Collars, sngly
Cambria and Lawn Collars and Sleeves
Linen Collars andsSleevcs in sets and single
Black and White Grape Collars and Sleeves
Infants Embroidered Dresses and Dress Bodies
Embroidered Hdkfs, new styles, some very rich
Bombazines, Alpacas Canton Cloths, and other
mourning goods
English Grapes, Grape Wells, Love Wells
Kid and Silk Gloves &c.
Cash purchasers invited to call at % Main st.
NH 4-d&w CHRISTIAN 4 LATHROP.
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VALUABLE PKI vATk DWELLING
AT AUCTION.-Will be sold, on THURSDAY, 9Th
day of March, 1856, the premises commencing at
O'Clock, p NJ the excellent Brick Dwelling, located
as above now in the possession of Mrs. Frances
Lumpkin, and adjoining the residence of Mr.. VIM.
Davis. The house has seven rooms, besides large
Kitchen, Stable, &c.
ALSO-A valuable building lot adjoining on the
west, fronting so feet running back $50 feet an
alley.
TERMS: One-fourth cash; balapce at 8, and 9
retained till las. note paid The taxes and insurance
for the year e z IN PPEissss;os
-Immediately after the foregoing sale, lon the
same terms, will be sold the neat Framed Tenement
at the corner of Clay and Munford SITS. The Lot
fronts so feet, runs back $50 feet to an alley.
P. After the foregoing sales, will be sold four
handsome building lots on Moore street, adjoining Mr.
Nedts soap factory on the west. Also, beautiful
lot Baker street, opposite the residence of Jacob
Shook ESQ. Terms at sale. NH !
VALUABLE COUNTRY SEAT ON West
HAM PLANK ROAD, 81 MILES FROM RICH
MoND, FOR SALE AT AUcTIoN.-On WEDNESDAY,
the 18th March, 1885, commencing at IL o'clock. will
be sold the premises the Farm which Mr.. Wink
Ter resides containing SO acres about half clear
ed balance in wood adjoining the lands OF Messrs.
James C. SPOTS and John Clendening. The buildings
on the place consist of Dwelling with three rooms,
besides cellar and garrett, and good Barn The soil
TERMS: One-third cash, balance at and years.
for bonds bearing interest," secured by trust deed.
After the sale of the Land will be sold one Mule,
fe2 s GODDIN { APPERSoN. Aucts.
TRUSTEES SALE OF LOTS ON ARCH
i AND CENTRE STREETS, AND BETWEEN
9Th AND 7TH STREETS, AT AUCTICN--As Trus-
tee in certain deed executed to the subscribeI by
John w. Hines, now decd. bearing date 18th Feb,
1854, duly recorded in Richmond Hastings Court
shall sell, at public auction, on the premises, on
fba IL X.
p NJ if fair if not the next fair day. the several lots
conveyed by said Decd viz: q 3d. "a 25, g. q, IA,
Is the first six fronting together 1913 feet on Arch
TERMS: Enough in cash to defray expense2 OF
sale, and note of 1921; balance on such credit as
shall be agreed at the hour of SALE The title Is
believed be perfect but the subscriber will convey
M, NH 40 L. r. SPELMAN, Trustee.
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uasn ne the Voters OF the City Of Rich.
for sss Leave to announce myself csndidst.
A. 81. .es.cn 70 the Office of MAYOR OF this city
NH tide Insrprr n.yo
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BY Larns & shine.

MIGHT SALE, October LIST, IS5S.-TO.
NIGHT, commencing at o'clock we Win sell at
our store No "a Main street, large sssortmsnt Of
staple and Fancy Goods embracing almost every ar.
nce IN the fancy line, and suitable tor the city ana
eoantIy trades 80 =. :
ALSO-tvill be offered an exteuaive stock Of En-
iish Gold Patent Lever Watches; Gold Ankers and
ilders. = n -
ALSo-A splendid lot of Gold Plated Watches Of
ali styles; together with stock OF Double Barrel
Guns, Pistols, &C., so. $50
Coaatry Merchants would do well to attend these
sales, az great bargains may be expected. Goods
warranted 10 be a. represented. = - =
oc 9-ts LARU6 SHINE Auotx !.
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great bargains In Irfmminge ana Fancy Goods
at less price than their value. GOLDSMITH will con-
tnue ten days longer previous to gong north to make
his Spring purchases to sell his stock Of Goods at the
former reduced prices Still on hand some Of those
handsome Checked Swiss Muslins at 25 cts worth 50
cts those Colored Figured Swiss Muslns ct Is cts,
worth so cts White Kid Gloves ct 50 cts worth 87i
Handsome Muslin Inserting Caps at l2k cts, worth
57l; White Figured Swiss at 49, worth sly cts Black
Moravan Hose at 18i. worth 81 cts Black and Blue
Mixed do. at cts; More Antique Elsstick Belts at
S7A cts worth IS cts; Silk Gloves at f24 cts Bonnet
Ribbons Checked Muslins, Trimmings Csmbrics.
Black Alpacas, Irish Lnens, Black Silks, Cotton
Fringes kenton Thread Cambrick, and Thousands of
other articles, which win be sold without reserve.
8 e. GOLDSMIT,
NH q 205 Broad street
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FUTURE DAYS.


& p
DEREhPTORY sALE-e5OOO yy0pr.,
Z OF GOLD WATCHES, CHAINS. JEWELR5Yll
&c. AT AUCTION.-wili be sold ct auctioa ~
FRIDAY and SATURDAY evening". 18th and Eth N
March. co Inmencns at 7o'cfock large and we'll as
sorted stock Of Gold English Hunting Leyers; Opeu
Face do; Gold Detached. Anchors and Cylinders: Sir
yer Levers, Anchors aud Cylinders.
ALSO beautiful lot Of Gents aud Ladies' Breast
and Guard Chains.
Also, an extensive assortment of Breestpins, Ear
Mfngs. Finger Rings, Bracelets. &C., comprising q
STOCK OF about 5000 worth of Goods, which will be
so,d TOR and on account of whom II may concern.
N;b--AH goods offered to be represented The
s.ock - the largest offered auction this season
Every lot offered, will be positively sold
SAFE positive, without gard to weather.
mn LARUS & SHINE, Aucts
By Dunlop, Moncnre & Co.
IN TUESDAY, the 10th inst. commenr.
- ing at IL O'clock, we will sell at our wharf and
waIehosse at ketts, the cargo of the schr Ade
iaide, consisting Of -
~ hhds. prime quality SUGAR
go bbis do do MOLASSES.
49, ALSO,
Inc cargo OF the brig Marcus
go hhds Prime SUGAR
2oo bbls. prime MOLASSES "a
TERMs-Under $780, CASH over EIe0 f,pr month.
credlt, tor approved negotiable paper
DUNLOP, M0NCURE Co,
n = AuctioneeTs.
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ROARD1NG..-I have two eligible and
- airy rooms which should like to have occupied
by families. They pleasant and exceedingly de-
sirable. Several gentlemen can also be sccommoda.
ted with or without rooms and every exertion will
be made to render boarders comfortable.
MRS. G. K. SPARHAWK, Governor st.
NH l-4t* Over Mr. TIA ylor,s Music Stoya
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mo MANUFACTURERS AND CAPI.
i TALISTS.-The Fredericksburg Water Power

FvO MANUFACTURERS Avn OAFls
i TALISTS.-The Fredericksburg Water Power
MIA have improved and made ready for manufactur.
ing uses the entire water power of the Rappahan-
mock river, at Fredericksburg, Va. -
They are now prepared to offer for SALE manufae-
turing sites, with water rights sppnrtensnt conye.
niently located easily improved and upon which the
entire power may be operated.
The works of the Company have been constructed
in the most improved and substantial manner, under
the superintendence of the experienced Engineer,
John Chase, of Massachusetts,. The Dam, (of the
same plan with that over the Connecticut at Hol-
yoke and the Abutments are constructed upon ma.
tural rock foundation; the Dam, Of II inch square
timber the abutments of granite in courses with
hydraulic cement The Canalis so feet wide, and 81
feet Deep which capacity, with the available fall Of
Al feet furnishes power not less IN ordinary sea.
sons than 1000 horse power, and ranging up to 1000
Fredericksburg, having population Of 900, dtua.
ted 60 miles from Washington City and kichmond,
both cities, having good Vessel and Stesmbost
mnucation with the Atlantic Ports, with Railroad
connection to the Ohio now pKogressine, located In
the of agricultural region inferior in ferl
ity and productions to none in Virginia, with cll-
mate salubrous and uniformly healthy, Offers great
inducements to manufacturing 10 all its departments.
Large supplies of Wheat and Corn seek fts market;
Timber Is abundant at accessible ponts; Coal, Iron
and Cotton may DO procured a. cheapiy - st any
point the seaboard provisions and fuel eheap
white labor is abundant and easily trained TO employ
ment in manufactures. ---~--e--s~---~-~-~
The Company Is prepared to offer Inducements in
the prices Of Sites and Power. eas4 ass -
ncsting with JOHN CHASE, Engineer. chicopes, Mss
sachusetts or the undersigned, ct Frsdericksbary.
Virginia JOhNL. MAkYE.JA h
70 28-4w President u. W. r Co.