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BY GODDIN a NFrEKSON, ACTS,
ALI OF VALUABLE FARM IN
WILLIAMSBURG ROAD n a uaI q NLL q.

SALE OF VALUABLE FARM on
ROAD. TWO AND 4 HALF MILLS
BELOW RICHMOND, TOGETHER WITH EVERY
ImlSG ON II PLACE, CONSISTING OF CROPS.
VIE suhscribers having determined to sell their farm
gelher with the Crops. Stock, &C. ON the premise. or
WEDNESDAY,, the 10th day Of SEPTEMBER. 1857.
commencing at III O'Clock, A. ~, If fair, ii not, the next
inr day. The farm is about two aud n half miles below
hichlnond, anu Is the same formerly owned BIZ the la.
MIR. John Finders. IL contains 2S3 acres Is In n hiyh .,s,.
Of cultivation. (having been thoroughly limcd and M,
nured.) AS Will be shown by the growing crops.
Inc buildings on the place are mostly new, consis,in.
ot mn excellent dwelling. kitchen. Quarters. large barn.
stable. Sc. The place 10 well waterei.e There j, = ms
dauiic ram near the dwelling. which forces the water To-
the yard and garden. There will be- fallowed land euou,,
to seed 10 bushels vi wheat.
THIS farm is considered by those acquainted with II. to
be among the most fertile in the vicinity OF Richmond.
The York River Railroad passes along the rear line OF the
farm.
After the sale of the farm, all the p~erishsble property
on II will be sold; consisting of a large quantity Of Oa,..
Mules, together with all the farming implements. As the
foregoing sale Ii made in order 10 effect Il dissolution II
Will be made without limit or reserve, and the public a,
particularly invited 10 attend. Ample rrtresLmcnrs will
BE- provided.
TERMS FOR TIE Sp.-Onefoultli cash tor an sp
proved endorsed negotiable note. ut ! months. interest
added balance At Il. IL and Il months, besriug interest.
secured by "A trust deed.
For THE Personal ESrATE.-All sums under SJJ
cash: over $50. four months credit, tor approved, en
dOrsed negotiable paper.
Persons wishing TO examine the property, can do SO by
calling ON the auctioneers, or G. T.. Miles. in Richmond,
or W. +. Hord OF Henrico, residing near the place
WIN. F. HoRD.
G. Z. MILES
Sale conducted by GopDIN & ArPERsoN
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Observation-Disclosures INSTITUTE.

c,mTrnns NJ. Rrrwrps E,nsr M Srcoxn C.,
"N''' R,c,,soxn 3d.
Iop TIE cuRE Of All NERVOUS MALaDrEs AND
foN cHRoNiC DISEASES GENERaLIY' "HD
IL nor, on,n for n. reesption Of PARENT,
DR GERSHOM HUFF. formerly Of the civ of New
york and late of the citv of Lexington. Nv m the
N,dic., FscnI,v of which c,ries he oa.rs full reference.
having devoted bimseIf 10 the innor,an, snecisl,v Of Flee.
tro.Tberspen,;cs viii at This Institute direct his attention
a. usual 10 the cure of PARALYSIS. Neuralgia, Spinal Aaec.
,ions. Acute and Chronic Rheumatism g. Vitus; Dance,
SerYoms aaecf;ons oi tbe Head S,omscb SnIeen and
Iirer blindness from Paralysis of tho on,ic nerre Tamnn.
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II EXTINCTION LAW SCHUOL.-The ninth ses.
sion of my Law School will commence on Monday,
November Q, 1851, and terminate on the 2lst OF March,
1853.
of nv school, text books, expenses, &c. will receive a
nrompt reply to letters addressed to me here.
JOHN w. BRO~CKENBROUGH,
Iu,v 3l-ctNoyl Lexington. Va.
E~SsExamincr and South requested 10 copy as above.
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pI.r ROCK FEMALE SEMINARY.

FLAT ROCK FEMALE SEIIlNttI.
THOR the wear 1857, the first Session Of this Institution
will commence on the 25th January, and close on the
10Th of June. The second Session will commence the
TERMS, payable at the end of the Session:
Board for Session w
Tuition in the English Departments, including
Mathematics, w
French, w W
Music, W
Ornamental Branches each, 0O
ain and Greek Glass, taught by the suosc!lper-.-.2 w
- csses Of p~ro,racted sickness deduction will be
IN the ordinary Female Schools of the country. where
one teacher is employed, 1t is impossible, Tor want OF
t;me for the teacher to devote that constant, personal at.
tentiop that is needed. la sach schools, the little pupilin
music is necessarily sent to the piano 20 learn ana prac.
lice her music without a ssistance. should there be but
ten scholsrs, and a half hour only devoted oy each TO
music, the teacher being present, five hours OF the teach
er's time will be consumed, and but little ieit Tor the in
..-,e,;on In other studies. To this may be traced many
of the complaints OF Female Schools.
The Great object OF my Schoolisto secure the constant,
For this purpose. two teachers are employed. one TO at
tend TO tbe ordinary English Branches. including Mathc.
mates and the Sciences, and the other 10 Music, French,
And Ornamental Branches. Miss Z. I. SCOTT VIII again
have charge of the first Department. By her fidelity and
her amisbility of character. she secure: the love OF all
her nunils: md from my OWE examinations, ! know TINT
those under her lnsIucuoh progress VII
In the other Department, embracing Music, French, and
II. II ofn 1adS Educated with great care. As a tencbcf,
sbe ba. rircn the highest satisfaction to her employer and
no,ror. All that | hear of her is exceedingly compH
rcr rt Observe, that in Music the Young Ladies' take
their lessons invariably in the presence Of the ~lns'rucse,
and then retire TO another Piano to practice.
~ : f-couenfIy examine the young ladies, especially on
.rcb hrsncbcs AZ are generally In Female Schools, very
imnorfcc,iy learned. When this Is to take place is not
generally known by them. The consequence is that they
In closing, / feel it due to the Young Ladies who have
attended thhs school, to express my grateful appreciation
of their uniform kindness TO each other, and to every
member of nv family. Their extraordinary decorum,
their handsome observance of those social prophecies
which contribute so much to the 81 o, mann dn,; OF female sns ESQ 80.
nroSciencv. merit more than ordinary praise.
When notified on what day STUDENT, will reach Blacks
su;table conveysnce will be provided.
VrEvery article Of clothing should be marked;
ESrMy address 10 MscFarlands, Lunsnburg, Va
Dec i7-ca
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EaRN M THE n.yv,1,pu,r
p0.n Al p6pinI"S Sr.TtDN ~ -
Ell cnrNTT Try T InEriEn
COM, nine siy nTrNnREn ..CRrs $1,000;
At aiicTioN "H "N"H y IA
yIyUE hsaI,b of ur ~ u Iob,.o, =, .ro.ur, bir .,
s,,.nJ ~ Insino.. no hsa s,,b y; rm' Hs n.T 10
pI:pI IT, aIIcTi0N on tho ,rsniSes On TIrEsn " :.
aa,i, Senrember la If fair n nor ,be nov, tsjr Do -, i To-
a;cioct n rho valuable farm, on which hs mo- :. :.
Iocatsd a. sbove The ,rsct contains shou, fnO scrs. n,
",L;.h aho,, osn ~ 3Hn acrss +. ohaornS "a ~
ing 800 to $50 acres are heavily set in original growth OF
Oak and Pine, from which may be cut Is 600 cord, OF
wood, which can be sold at Robious Depot ar such re.
munerative prices, as will, Il 10 verify believed. paw the
greater part OF the entire purchase money. The wood
land is so near the Depot, that an average OF ten loads
per day can be hauled by cacl team.
The most OF the cleared land 10 in a high state Of culi.
va,ion, AS the growing crops will show; There are ~
the tract above 400 acres OF rich fiat land. which is eGGs.
to the best river bottom. The whole tract, though re.
msrkably level. Is thoroughly drained. The buildings N
the place are ample for the gcntee! accommodation a, =
large family. embracing a large Dwelling, snd every n'h"r
building suitable tor the place, aud all III excellent repair
The yard is handsomely shadcd, and beautifully snd taste.
fully set out with choice roses and other tiowers The sar
denis very productive. There are two excel, Mt orchard,
on the farm. Inc place Is perfectly healthy.
10 appreciate tnn FaIus oi tnls estate, II 10 necess"i! -
view ana examine II; hno persons olspoted 10 DO so are re
specttully requested TO call upon DR.. Johnson, who WI!
take great pleasure IN showing the promises.
Robious Depot lie on a corner OF the land. so that the
access 10 Richmond Cn 80 mlnutcs) Is cheap and easy.
The Farm 10 cuclosei win II new iencc.
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GTAWEs X SUTTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW N
NOTARY PUBLIC, RICHMOND, Va, practices In
all the Courts OF the City Of Richmond and the county Of
Henr1co.
Rrof8ce, corner Of Bank and llsh streets.
Ely2s-sn
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MEADOW hill

llN the lat day of October =. Public AuctioN, - ml's
Railroad. in spot.yIvsnis county, 1 will offer for sa e ny
Farm, containing 5s;: acres, with a n lsr; ToS and cR R.r0
IT,. - i. yell timbered and wstered. In beauty %!
location. fertility Of soil and nototety for health, il can;
be surpassed BY any Fs[I nj in :. ,hl, Vicinity, nl0Gy.,,d 1t Is :. % VEL!
coup,rv and contains over one hundred acres Of good low
grounds. very productive.
LIVE STOCK -horses. Cattle. Sheep and Hogs, TO-
sptre growing crop Of Corn. Tobacco, &C., will be sold
the same day.
any person wishing TO purchase n good home, will do
we'll TO call and see before day of sae.
Terms made known on dsy Of sale.
JOB LlPsCOMB,
AUG 1s-cwfda Suotsylyania Country
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MISCELLANEOUS.


IRON WORKS FOR sALE-REAL ESTATR
AND PROPERTY OF II NOVELTY
RON WORKS.
Tist the most complete and best arranged and eonvc.
Il niently located Iron Works in Pennsylvania All the
principal buildings are Of brick with slate roofs. Tops
OF doors and windows arched with inside window silss Of
iron. Gas introduced into all the principal buildings aud
hydrant water on each floor or with coil OF hose. Iron
Foundry 10 lOO feet long, 65 feet wide, aud ~ fec, high,
with II very superior Constructed oven and cupola fur.
mace with two very excellent cranes with upper gearings
complete. Connected with it Is Il building for a Brass
Foundry 20 feet by 20 feet. There is a very convenient
public and private office with store room connected.
Machine Shop, 100 feet by 40 feet wide. Blacksmith
shop, 80 feet by 40 feet wide, with S iron FORCES. Pat
tern makers Shop, 100 feet by ~ feet wide. Pattern
deposit third story, 100 feet by 40 feet wide, with a most
capital. assortment Of patterns, all nearly new, princi'
pail. for Mill Work, Steam Engines and general ma
chinery, Iron House Fronts and Stoves, &c. There are
large frame buildings, l40 feet long by 80 feet wide, ne
wsrerooms for finished work. The Lot 10 a most valu,;
able one, $50 feet fronting on the Pennsylvania Railroad
and running back $50 feet to the Pennsylvania Canal,
with a wharf made the width of the lot. The Lebanon
Valley Railroad, which will soon be finished, Is within
500 OF 600 feet Of this end of the lot. The North Central
Railroad snd the Cumberland Valley Railroad ID ABOUT
800 feet from the front end OF the lot The best ~hite
ash coal for cupola purposes, delivered on the lot py the
boat load at % per ton, and nut coal for generating steam
at - per ton gross weight. Possessing these superior
advantages, the works are capable Of manufacturing rom
Sl50,000 TO 32O0, 900 worth Of work per annum. Fol par
tculsrs, apply to the Subscriber, Harrisburg rehhsy'
vsnia.
Sent n-r6t J. X. JONcS-
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

A SCHOO At THEIR RESIDENCE, ON lru
ST., BETWEEN BROAD AND MARSHALL.
third session Of this institution will commence on
the lst of October next. In this school will be taught
all the branches of II finished education, including the La.
tin and Modern Languages, together with music upon the
Piano, Harp. and Guitar. Instruction in Vocal music will
also he given.
The services Of competent instructors have been pro.
cured.
Attention will be paid TO the proper training and nd,
OF the young ladies intrusted to their charge.
and their moral aud social Improvement promoted by every
means in their power.
This school, has been in successful operation in
in Richmond, for nearly two years, and the subscribers
refer. with confidence. to its patrons, fer any information
which may be desired in reference to it's merits.
T~ERas-About the same as heretofore. For them and
other particulars, refer TO
MRS. JEFFERSON MINOR,
sept l-d&c2m MISS ADA B. MINOR.
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MISS PEGRANI,S

- BUAItDDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
Second Session of Miss Pegram's School will
= begin on the LIST day of October next, and will end
on the Both of June, 1856.
The course OF instruction will be thorough and extern
sive, reaching from the elementary to the highest branches
Of education.
Competent assistants will be employed in each depart
ment
The English Department will be under the immediate
supervision Of Miss Pegram, and she will resume the
bellies Lettres Class" for young ladies' who have leil
school.
Circulars containing full information concerning the
School may be had on application to Mrs. J. w. Pegrum'
Linden Square, Richmond.
Persons intending to enter Pupils arc requested to en-
gage them without delay, SO that arrangements may be
made for their accommodation.
luly o-dendt Lat Aug G eff
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NEW FALL DRY O

TEo. MURDOCH. i ED~. n. DVkk
MURDOCH e. DUER, PAT, Baltimore Ss baltimore
vi Have now on hand a very attractive stock OF New
Fail Goods to which they particularly invite the attention
oi Cash Purchasers visiting the Eartern Markets as they
ne determined 10 sell al very small profits to punctnot sr
Sv:ss purchasers, and also 70 make a liberal discount tor
-; in all instances.
Thei. stock comprises + large and complete assortment
e Ill Goods. Staple and Fancy, III their liue. i,
Western and Southern ouyers are respectfully invited
: :.l and see US.
au-. lT-cSw j. DUkR.
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SHhINtG fOhESI TSIf IN
rdNIA COUNTY, VI, For SALE.
aged mother, who holds the above Estate as
WI dover, and wishes to surrender 1t for distribution,
having, together with all the parties having rcversionary
title thereto, formally constituted and appointed me their
attorney and agent, with full powers to make sale OF
and convey title to the same: shall on THURSDAY, the
18th day Of October, ls57, if fair, If not, the first fair day
thereafter, sell at Public Auction, the above named resi-
ience and Farm attached, containing about $50 acres. sit.
ualed on one OF the branches (Which runs through the
land) of the Mattaponi river, six miles from the Court
house, eighteen south Of fredericksburg, fourteen from
Guincy's Depot on the Richmond, fredericksburg and Po-
mac Railroad, within six miles OF churches OF all the
prevailing denominations. There 10 ho exaggeration In
representing Spring Forest Mansion and Farm, ms one OF
The most desirable and valuable in Eastern Virginia. II
will rival any for health, beauty Of situation, commodious
dwelling and all other necessary buildings, GO in mum
ber) n garden of superior production; an inexhaistiole
supply of the purest water; u soil susceptible OF the high
cat Improvement; u meadow producing nifty or sixty thou
sand cwt. of best natural grass and an naconmoaty large
supply of heavy original timber never pillaged.
Such an opportunity for securing a delightful residence
and valuable farm rarely occurs, snd if were not already
located to my satisfaction the property would not be in
market.
| will also sell, by like authority, two lots of 222 acres
each. adjoining the dover, and OF like quality, and Tor.
mrrly parts of the original Tract, and making altogether
a complete Farm, upon u good scale, for all purposes
Also. n Lot known rs the Tun Yard, Of is acres, situated
upon the main road, with good Dwelling and out Houses;
a coed loo ,tion for q mechanic. ii will not be sold TO any
but a person of respectable character.
Possession for farming purposes will be given innedi
atnly, and full possession on the goth day OF December,
perhaps earlier.
will take pleasure in showing the property, or giving
further Information respecting it. My address Is Mount
Pleasant, Spotsylyania County.
Terms-Cash for expenses OF sale, and the balance IN
one and two years, with interest from the day OF sale, the
purchaser to give bonds with good security, and a deed OF
trust to secure the deferred payments.
may also sell some Fine Young Cattle. Inc negroes
will be sold in December.
Aug aG-cwtd o. NJ. CRUTCHFIELD.
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TIME Commissioner to be appointed by Caroline CIR
euit Court, will offer for sale, on the promises, on
THURSDAY, the cath of September next, Or tair, ii not
the next fair day thereafter the Lands oil which the late
Woodtord Garrett died understanding of two adjoin.
ing Tracts, now forming One Farm Of l,U7O acres. ltis
very susceptible of division into TWO psrcels-one to con-
tain 500, and the other $40 acres; on each OF which there
would be a comfortable Dwelling House, Zone Of BRICK
and all necessary out Houses, Barn, &c:
These Lands are very productive, and lie on the Malta;
popi river, at Burkes Bridge, Gntersected by the old
stage road and within /. miles Of Pole Cat Depot, on the
Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac Railrosd-in a
healthy, agreeable neighborhood, and are well worthy OF
the attention of any person in want Of a really good Farm
The purchaser Will have the privilege OF seeding Wheat
&c. this Fall, and full possession given at the end OF the
year.
money, and "a credit OF one and two years given tor the
balance, TO bear interest from the lot Of January next, and
to be satisfactorily secured.
For further particulars. apply to
lug os-cvtJ Mr.. GARRETT. on the premises.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

UNIVERSITY OF VIKGINIA.
TIME next session Of this institution will commence ON
the first day Of October.
Vacancies for State students exist in the following die.
tricts:
". Isle of Wight, Esnsemond and Surry;
VII. Dinwiddie, Amelia and Brunswick
TX. Lunenburg, Nottowsy and Prince Edward;
X. Mecklenburg and Charlotte;
XXXV. Rockingham and Pendleton;
XXXVI. Augusta;
XXXvII. Rockbridge. Bath and Highland;
XXXVlll Allegheny, Botctourt, Roanoke aud Craig;
XII. Smythc, Wythc and Washington.
The Faculty wili proceed TO fill these vacancies on the
o5th inst. Applications accompanied by proper testimo.
mails should be addressed TO the Chairman
Appointments for districts from which there are no ap'
plicants, will be made from the State at large.
5 MAUPIN,
Son, a-c3w Chairman of Faculty.
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PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, offers his services to the
citizens of Richmond, as a Teacher Of the Piano,
Harp. Guitar and OF Singing. Having taught Music for
six years in Edgeworlh Seminary, in North Carolina, he
confidently refers to Gov. Moorehead. Proprietor. and to
Richard Sterling, Esq Principal of that Institution. Re.
sidence a, Mrs.. Russelrs Boarding House, Broad Street,
near 9th.
REFERENCES IN RICHMOND:
Rev. Geo. Woodbridge, Rev. pr. M. d. Hoge, Rev. DR..
T. Y. Moore, VIM. G. Paine, Esq., Col T.. ?. August, r R.
Howison. Mr.. A. Morris, P. Il. Taylor, Maj. J. c. Shields,
Or. F. II. Deane. July l5-dlw&w3m
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HAMPTON MALE \ FEMALE ACADEMY.

JOHN B. CAKT, 4. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
TIME exercises OF this school commence on the first
Il Monday in October, and close on the last Friday in
July, The course of study embraces the usual English
branches, Ancient and Modern Languages: Mathematics,
the elements of Physical Science, Military Tactics, Music,
piano and Guitar Drawing and Painting.
The Principal is insisted in the different departments by
four teachers, of approved qualifications.
TERMS, per session Of ten months. $40. Modern Ian.
guages, Music, Drawing, &C., extra
For catalogue or further information, address the Prln'
cipal, HAMPTON, Va Aug s-ctf
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WASHINGTON HENRY ACADEMY.

HNHE exercises Of this School VIII be- rcsulned on tue
l. frat Monday i'll September, 1851, and close the Sd oil
July following. 49,,
The subjects taught will embrace the usual English
CHARGES for one session Of 10 months Sls0, including
board, tuition, and every necessary. The number OF
boardrrs is limited to 10.
rho location of the School il in Hanover county, two
miles from Alleys Station, on the Virginia Central Rail.
road, in a healthy place, and in an enlightened community
For further particulars, address the Principal, at Rich
mond, Va.
AUG Il elm PRIESTIY Elicit, Principal.
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DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT AT PkINCl
EDWARD FOR SALE.

DWELLING HOUSE N LOT, Al EitiNSE
EDWARD COURTHOUSE, FOR SALE.
AM authorized to sell on the most liberal terms a
II Dwelling House aud Lot. formerly the residehce OF
DR.. B. +. Terry, at Prince Edward Courthouse.
The location is healthy. and especially recommends 1t
self to persons DESTROYS OF educating their children, being
a mile of Hampden Sidney college and Union Theologi
cal Seminary, aud very near Mr. II. b. Browns Female
Seminary.
The improvements are 8 Dwelling Hou.e, containing
six rooms an Office, a Green House, an Orchard Of choice
Fruits and all necessary Out-Houses.
A. R. VENABLE,
/ Auo oQ-cwIw Prince Edward e. H. Va.
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OAK GROVE MALE ACADFMy

HAIIFAH COUNTY, VA.
pOBT. GATEWOOD, PRINCIPAL; W. P. LOUTIIAN,
~ ASSISTANT
The exercises Of this Academy will be resumed on the
lst of October to continue to the last of Juiv For circu.
lar and further particulars apply to
REV. RORERT GATEWOOD.
Aug l5-cwtlOct Clover. Halifax Co. Va.
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

WILLIAM AND MARY
IUNFIE next session Of this Institution will be begin on
IL the Cd Wednesday, the 18th OF October, and termi.
nate on the +th July ls5s.
FACULTY:
BESJAMIS 5. EwELL, President and Professor of Mathe.
mates and Natural Sciences.
REV. SILAs TorrEN, ID. d., Professor OF Moral and In
tellectual Philosophy and Bellies Lettres.
MORGAN J. SMEAp, Phi. Dr., Professor Of Languages.
Henry A. WAsuISGToS, Professor OF History and Con.
stitutional Law.
LucrAS Minor, Professor of Municipal and Information.
al Law.
THOMAS r. l.. ssEAD, Adjunct Professor of hsthe.
mates.
- For further Information apply TO the Secretary OF
the Faculty, williamsburg, Virginia.
Aug l3-c5w
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- Is. THOMAb PATE,
A TTORNEY AID COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Corner
"A Of Sacramento and Montgomery Streets, SAP Fran
eseo, California AUG Is II