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E0r Sale.

TUE undersigned being about to leave this Sec
l. ton n'vf~tks sasstry offers the we'll known tav.
ern stand, the AMERICAN HOUSE. fer sale at 4
bargain. The house is well furnished the rooms
are large and airy, and is doing a business second
TO none in the southern mines.
Connected with the house is n large STABLE
with fixtures suitable for the livery business.
GS- Terms moderate. Enquire on the premises
ID. CRANDALI..
Sutter Greek, Amador CO.. June G, 1851.
iunn c2t.
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NORTH SAN JUAN is a new Post Office in
Nevada county.
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Administrators Notice.

Administrators Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given that all persons holding
~ debts, demands claims against the estate of
George Mitchell, deceased, are requested to pre-
sent the same. with the proper vouchers, to the un
dersigned at his Office in Drytown. Amador county
State of California, within ten months from the
date hereof, or such debts, demands and claims will
be forever barred. All persons indebted to the
said George Mitchell. deceased are requested to
make immediate payment to the undersigned.
j. b. KING,
Public Administrator.
Jackson, June 10th, 1857.
july A 37-4
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5 II. HARDY. HoRA
Smith & Hardy,

ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Sacramento,
WILL practice in the Courts of Amador and
w Calaveras counties, and in the Supreme Court
of the State.
je27 36-ly
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MUCH local matter-here, at Volcano, and
PNer places-is unavoidably crowded out.
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iHEf have been having small earthquake
r Tue northern part of the State.
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Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue Of an
order Of the Probate Court, on Tuesday, the
4th day of August, A. D. 1857, at the hour of 10
o'clock, A. NJ, in the village of Fiddletown, county
of Amador, State of California, will sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder for cash. all the
right, title and interest of J. b. Hopkins at the
time Of his decease Of, in and to the following de-
scribed property, situate and being in the place,
county and State aforesaid, to-wit: one store and
lot; one silver watch one Colts navy revover;one
pair Of gold scales; one shot gun; one stove and
pipe; lot of blankets, together with general as
sortment Of merchandise of all kinds.
j. b. KING,
Public Administrator.
Jackson, June 29th 1851.
jy4 37-4w
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons holding
y debts, demands or claims against the estate o.
George Mitchell deceased, are required to present
the same to the undersigned at his office in Dry
town, county of Amador, within ten months from
the date hereof, or such debts, demands or claims
will be forever barred. All persons indebted to
the said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
j. B. KING,
Public Administrator.
Jackson, June 23d, 1857.
jy IL 3S-4w
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Administrators sale

State of California, -
Amador County.
NOTICE is hereby given that by order of the
Y Hon. Probate Court. on Saturday the lst day
of August, A. 1857, at the hour of 10 o'clock, A.
NJ, at Iowa Flat near Sabtown. / will sell at Pub
lie Auction, to the highest bidder for cash. all the
right title and interest of John Holmes MT the
time of his decease, of, in and to the following de-
scrbed property, situate and being in the county
aud State aforesaid, to-wit: one third of one min
ing claim; one 9Th of one pile of wash dirt luices
one 9TH of two carts; one 5th Of one COW and calf
one 9th of one cabin; two pair Of blankets one
pair rubber boots; one coat and vest; cne 9th in
terest in the Butte bitch Company.
j. B. KING.
Public Administrator
jackson, June 2eth, 1857.
july 4 37-4w
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LUYnsper! Luruher.

VIE undersigned respectfully inform the public
l. that they have completed their saw ml.which
is located on what is known as Pratt's Ranch Lit
tie Grass Valley. and distant from Volcano two
miles, and are now prepared to furnish customers
and others with
All Kinds and Qualities Of lumber
Al the shortest notice ana at the lowest prices Oar
mill is new and in excellent Order and we feel
ourselves competent TO compete with any mill in
the county, and we hope to receive u share os pa
tronage.
PRATT & GARLAND.
may 10 J0-3m
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Union House,

Corner Of Main and Center SIS. Mok. He'll,
H. ATWOOD, Proprietor
THIS House will compare favorably with
81 the best hotels in the mountains. II is built
-sA of stone, fire-proof, three stories high airy
situated in the centre OF the towncontains sleep
ing apartments for fifty TO seventy-tve persons
single beds-rooms well furnished, and kept clean
and neat The table will be supplied with the best
the country affords, and the servants and the en-
ployees about the house, prompt, obliging and
courteous. The Bar is well supplied with the best
Of Wines and Liquors, and will be attended to by
an experienced bar-keeper.
The Stages all stop at the "UNION," and for the
accommodation OF travellers, the house is kept open
all night.
The proprietor avails himself of this occasion to
say to travellers route 10 the various places OF
recreation in the eastern portions of Calaveras
county, that no pains will be spared to make their
sojourn at the Union pleasant and refreshing
H. ATWOOD.
je 81 S7-3m
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Bavaria Brewery
EniOn bakery.

have sold the "Union Bakery at Volcano, to
JOHN FREDENBERG, whom cheerfully recon-
mend to my old customers and the public
JACOB FRANK.
Volcano, July llth, 1851 jyls-39-4w
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IHE meetings of the Y NJ d. G. of Jack
son every Saturday evening, are now open to
al' and ladies and gentlemen are invited to
s'tend. The discussion this evening is upon
I question involving the jnstice Of the pun
khment meted out to Crabb and bis party.
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w nA. Mcdowell.

CONSTABLE Township No. One. Oflcc--wiih
~ Bruce Husband. J. T., at the Court House
May always be found at his Office whcn not L :
cessarily absent on business.
NAV lG .0-6
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REASONS Mosr CoNcLUsIvE.-1 follow
hg letter (says the State Journal of the 22d)
PAS received by the President of the Ki-Yi
Convention last evening, read and ordered
"a file 1t intended to explain the course
hcently adopted by the author, and that il
pay have its full weight and influence we
publish it rerbatim et ineratim. Not change
Pas been made in the document, SO liberal in
capitals and sentiment:
SACRAMENTO CRY, July 81, 1857.
To the President | have reed Tidings from
1he dlfferant Parts of the State That Indig-
patton meetings. has Been held BY the foring
Portlan of the democratik Party against j
\ Weller sensuring his coarse In the Her
peht murder case. Four delegates having
kated on me this morning from the North
fouth East e. West and take this coarse
p due SO DIR E HAcKErr
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Jackson, July 18th, 1857.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
LANES RIVER ESTATE FOR saLE

VNHE subscriber offers at private SALE that beautiful
Farm In Goochlspd county, called ORAPAKEs, ly.
Ing on James River Licking Hole Creek aud the James
House and thrtyfouT miles from Richmond The situa
tion is among thd most beautiful the rivor command
ing view Of the whole arabic surface view of the
surrounding country and canal for several miles and
down the river The estate is in high of improve
ment and remarkably healthy one 1t adjoins the es
tates OF Thomas Desne, w. B. Weisger. and X Skip
with and contains e3s scres of which lii IL
frst low grounds go Of second low grounds 27a
acres Of arabic high land, and 3a9 Of wood land
The Improvements consist of frame dwelling with eight
rooms good kitchen, outhouses, quarters overseers
house built in the last five years. with brick chmneys
and underpinnng, and q new brick barn, 6Ox3O, with
shed running the whole length sixteen feet wide,
threshing machine, new ice house, and all necessary
stables, &c.
Any person wishing to purohasa dooraolo resdence
would yell to ys tia before purchasirg elsewhere aa
will seii on reasonable terms
ETery preparation 10 making to seed 800 In
wheat this fall 100 of II in allow and the cornfeld has
been sowed in peas.
To desirable purchaser would sell every thing as /,
sssnds, and most of the negroes
Ny manager Mr. Sanders will show the estate TO any
one wishing to purchase.
My address 10 Sublett's P. o., Powhatan county
Oct l5-cG NILES c. SELDEN
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the RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
,r,IIsAED DAILY, sEaIwnExLY, AND wkkxLf'
RY RITCHIE g. DUNNAvANT.

~ Daily Paper. seven dollars Per snnum ana S at the
~ For the Semi w eekly, hve dollars per annpm, and
dollars for six months payable in advance For the
Enquirer g. per annuni. or six copies for Si0 to
invariably in advance. When letters containing
~ are sent By mall they must be registered, or they
~ -, a; the risk of the writer's
va TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
:, -uE DAILY ENevIRER-For TEN lines or less nrss
a,,y cents and every succeeding insertion TWEEN.
I.,s cents Ii inserted twice week or three times q
,h,,yseven and hal. for each insertion after
=. A., when inserted only once week fifty cents
0I NV SvMI.wEExLr For TEN lines or less first
seventy hve cents; for each subsequent insertion
a,s seu. inserted only once week seventy-hve
.sn,. for esch insertion
'eI. -sx wEEKLY-For TEN lines less, first inser.
.syea,v ave cents; for each continuance fifty cens.
,nrrs advertisers charged s35 for square of ten
sQ for TWO squares and in that proportion for ad-
i,smeu.s Of egrea,er length except Auctioneers, who
'rs chsrIed .. 81 (paper included)
All OBITUARIES and Tributes cf Reapect exceeding
~,saur ,incs are charged for as advertisements.
Orders from distance must be accompanied with the
psy or tory reference toinsure execution
r.AiI dues TO this office may be remttsd per mall 10
available Bank notes. If regisered At the rsk OF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
COM,IISsJONEn.s oEEICE

hlCHMoSD, september s. 1887. }
HNO Caleb c. Mitchell and Margaret his wife, Walker
III Thomas and Ellen his wife and John B. Brown and
Lucy his wife, plaintiffs, and Elijah prddy and Msry his
cobs and Nancy his wife, Thasa s. Mason and Margaret
Ellen his wife, John Clarke and Lucy Elizabeth his wife,
James c. Nitche Mary Virginia Mitchell Loretta Cathe-
rlne MITCHELL John Thomas Mitchell Elijah p Euce,
EugeniaiM Hulce, Lucy Ellen Hulce Adaiza
William o Brien Brown Ellen F. Brown Patrick Henry
Jacobs Charles Dallas Jacobs Oscar Lewis Jacobs Ellen
Jane ThomsI, William Smith O'Brien Thomas and Lucy
Adelaide Thomas, the fifteen parties last named being in
fants under the Of twenty one years by BENJAMIN
Pollard their guardian ad ltcm, defendants
BY decree entered by the Circuit Court of the City Of
Richmond in this cause, the llth day of June 1887
is ordered, that OF the Commissioners of this Court
de enquire whether the lot in the City of Richmond and
the tract of land in the county Of ecu in the bill
toned can be advantsgeousy divided amongst the
parties In this suit aot.ing to them the respective
interests claimed In the BILL and whsther for the
purposes of such partition sale OF the property and
division of the proceeds be required: whether the
interests of the infants and all other parties will be
promoted by q sale, and whether either of the par
dies will accept the lot in Richmond or the farm in
sums of money their interest therein may ene them
to receive and report hs herein to the Court
with any matters deemed pertinent BY him. or required to
be specially stated by any of the parties"
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon Friday
the 9Th day of October, 1857, al 10 o'clock 4 Mt my
Office in the city Of Richmond, execute the foregoing
order Of Court which time aud pace you are required
to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chsncery Of
the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond
Sept pt5-cw4w THOS. J. EVANS Comr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
REMRnRRR THE FACT

TVNHAT GIBBS awarded the highest premium q
silver medaD at the last exhibition of the Mechanics
Institute for the superiority Of his AMBRoTYPES
all sun pictures exhibitions but still higher reward
he 10 receiving from daily Increase Of his business,
which proves that his efforts to establish fiat class Gale
ry has with the appreciation oi generouspublic.
He respectfully annolnc that In order the de-
nands of his business has his force Having
In his employ superior Artist he is prepar fur
nish PHOTOGRAPHS, from small to life size, oolored
In oil psstce, which he war.nt for accuracy
and beauty of hnsh equal the beat paintings In the
country The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine specimens
Gallery, Corinthian Hail. between 9th and 10th, Main
street, Richmond ?. E. GIBBS, Proprietor.
P. 8. These Photographs can be enlarged from small
Mniatures Daguerreotypes or AmhrotypeS, to life size
Dec a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
EPOM WASHINGTON

WAsHINGroS, Sept. l0.-A decision Of considera.
Bile importance to contractors with the Government
has jus, been given by the Attorney. H. L. Gala.
her had a contract for doing certain work on the
Washington aqueduct, the Government reserving the
right to suspend tho work under the contract at any
time. The engineer in charge gave him notice to
suspend in July 1856. and in March, 1857, be was
titled to resume and did 60. He now says he is now
doing the work at loss and asks for larger compen
sation than be bargsned for, else to be released
from the contract. The Attorney General informs
the Secretary of War, who submitted the osse that
the latter had no authority TO do either, and that
he violates bis contract he must do 90 at his own peril
and that Of bis associates
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

TIME subscriber offers for sale his farm Orange view
lying on the Rapid Ann River, Cupeper county,
Virginia within half mile Of the Rapid Ann Station, on
the Orange and Alexandris Rail Road, in thickl7
tied neghborhood: the society equal ay In virginia.
and the county Tery healthy one.
The tract contains 63if ACRES, with abundance Of
timber convenient the rail road and large portion
the cleared land has fine South easerly exposure and
for producveness of crops will think, compare favora
by with those of of the in the neghborhood
the wheat crop having for years past ranged from
l2 to 800 bushels without the of guano which would
probably double the crop the same land.
The residence 10 situated eminence, overlooking
larger portion Of the cleared land and the surrounding
counry In view of large number of residences with
Merchants. Griss and Saw Mills very convenient also
Post Ofsce.
This FARM is Yiihin four and half hours travel by
rail road of Richmond, Virginia, and two and halt or
thr 90 Lours to Alexandra and Washington City,
Persons desiring further information respecting this
Farm with view of purchasing. Invited to vstit or
address the subscriber Rapid Ann Station Culpeper
county, Va L. II. TALIAFERRo.
Apri l0-0ta
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
MEADOW FARNI FOR SALU

r OFFER irivs.s Sale 10y Farm lying In the county
Of Prince William, adjoining the land Of Judge Tyler
and Immediately on the Turnpike Road Loading from
Alexandria Warrenton and two and half miles from
Gaines vic depot the Manassas Gap Railroad thirty
i've miles distant from Alexandria which place be
reached In TWO huurs on the cars,
This Estate contains Nine Hundred and Foryone and
Half Acres-abou, four hundred Of which in Wood
and Timber The balance in cleared and divided into
nine Fields all OF them well watered by lasting Springs
Broad Ruu-a large and failing mountain stream
passes through the from Weet 10 Ets bordering
on which is beautiful Meadow OF one hundred
now wen taken in Timothy and blue grass aud not only
valuable Meadow, but highly useful for grssing pur'
poses The uplcnds rolling and susceptible OF any
degree Of improvement.
The improvements largo and commedious Dwell.
Ing with spacious rooms four above and three be-
low stairs, and the necessary out houses Surround
ing the yard large and nourshng Orchard of Apples,
Pears Peaches Cherries, Apreots &c, Of the nesi
eros and many of them in Ill gearing Country Stores
sre numerous and convenient The noighborhood Ia
surpassed BY any in the State for health and affords the
best society
Those wishing to purchase fine country residence,
will do we'll 20 call and examine this estate.
For further information, address Judge L. Collins Lee
Dr. JAs. w. p MACRAE.
Buciland. Pr. William co., Va, April l4-ctf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15

NHE subscriber offers for sale the of land upon
IL which the late John X. Winston recently resided
situated in York county, about three miles north of VIII
lamsburg, and adjoining the lands of DR. r. J. Waller
She'll
The tract csstans 500 acres with excellent dwelling
with seven rooms we'll arranged, framed quarter
with four rooms, ice house and barn nearly new The
yard and garden newly enclosed with the best heart
her sso all other necessary out houses in good repair
The wheat crop of the present year ID estimated at
from / ,000 10 1900 bushels
If sale is effected privately before tho ss day of
October II will be that day G fsir ii not on the rs,
fair day thareafte sold to the highest bidder the
prcmises.
Persons wishing to purchase referred Mr. Hanson
Kelam, who has charge OF the premises and will take
pleasure in giving all necessary information
TERMS accommodating, upon the purchase money
being satisfactorily secured For ay further information
address tho subscriber at Hanover Court House, Virgil
MIA. BICK: l.. WINSTON Executor of
JNQ. r. WINSTON deceased.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
GREAT BRITAIN AND HONDURAS.

The ra,iications Of the treaty Of amity and COM
merce between Great Britain aud Honduras, contain
ing the article guaranteeing the Honduras railway
EXCHANGED in Hoo6aGs, Un %
opened neeotiations on the Bay Island and Mosquito
shore contentious, and It said tba. there Is every
prospect that The notifications desired by Honduras
wi be at once conceded, In which case these conven
Staunton, r. E. and staff, appointed British govern.
mspt engineers to report on the Honduras railway,
are TO leave for their destination, via New York, on
the 18th iDst.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
IxWRLRY AND GUNS.

ruyHE subscriber would respectfully call the attention Of
hi. friends and the public, to examination of his
sfoct of Wstches Clocks Jewelry, Guns Rides Pistols
Military Goods, Musical Instruments Plated Ware, Walk.
Ing Canes Fishing Tackle Cutlery Sporting and Fancy
eo5s oS m Linds which s tho largest stock Le found
In The STATE ali OF which will be ,od at and below cost
in order to make room tor large stock OF his own i'm
he lin y, The Pise c. LEONARD,
Ius 95-osm Old street, Petersburg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.
FINE LOCATION FOR 4 PHYSICIAN OK

CARTER'S BRIDGE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
VNHIS valuable property situated in Albemarle coun
Il ty Immediately on the stage road leading from
Charlottesville to Scotsve, (withn ten miles oi each
place, 10 now offered for sale privately very reason
able terms.
The property consists of lot Of choice lands part Of
Dwelling Storehouse, Shoemakers shop, and other
ne.sary Out Houses This location offer, great induce
ments both to the merchant and physician, located
neghborhoods in the county, and being seven miles TO
the The shoemaking business s carried
chance for a physician who wishes locateS~here one
ia very much needed Any in want OF such situa
ton will either apply In person or BY letter to the sub
scrLer at Carters Bridge. Abemarle County Va, 10
GoDpIN & APPERsoN, Richmond.
r. p PACE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
W UALUABL PROPERTY AT HALIFAX
CQuRT HOUSE EQR SAlE=The Very able

" n Ii n u Is FROFEHTf AT HALIFAX
V COURT HOUSE FOR SALE-The very valuable
property Halifax Court House, known Halifax Hotel
Is now offered for sale privately 1t 10 deemed unneces
sary detail the many advantages of this properly,
has been for many years acknowledged be the
most reputable and well conducted hotels in the country
There have been, within the past eighteen months some
substantial improvements made upon the lo ead oters
now in progrecc
If The properly be disposed Of privately before the
a day of September Chat being court day 1t will then
be offered for sale the premises, ut public auction
The terms shall be liberal.
Those who may wish TO make enquiries In relation 10
the above property will please address Dr. Thos j. vii.
lsms. Mount LAUREL Halifax county, or Mr. GeorgeW
Williams. at Rehm"n1 va
THOS. J. WILLIAMS,
luc A-ctaSS GEO. w. WILLIAMS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
BaLrrMoRE cArrLE maRKxr-s.,r. II

BALIIMURE CATILE MHhhE I-cIlF. ".
Cattle continues TO forward freely The offerings
the scales yesterday reached $40 head 2O OF which
were driven 70 Philad-phs, 50 TO Chester county. Pa
and tho remaining 1000 head taken BY Baltimore
butchers prices ranging from % IS 70 g. IS On the
Tho average Is the same last week. bur range Of
prices on the hoof 25 per LOO lbs lower The
tie offered generally of better quality than thoe Of
fercd last week Hogs have been coming forward more
freely and prices have given way slightly. The prices
range from % 2sa9 IS per 100 lbs Sheep continue Il,
good supply, and We quote them heavy at 81 5ossi PEI
head.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
A RUNAWAY IN JAIL.

GI1As committed TO the Jail of A!exandris county on
w the lih day OF June, 1857, negro who calls him.
,e WIN MERRlCK, who says that he 10 free but has no
M Ie is of dark copper color .est =! inches high
rout made has on lis left crss a!d aacor, picke
Fs lnGis Ink his right arm cross done N tue same
ssy mare with set of buggy harness and ruling saddle
lie owne: o the said negso is hereby notified TO come
rSasd prove property pay charges and take him away
.in the lime prescIbed by law, otherwise he may be
dealt with a. the Law directs,
LEVI HURDLE, Tailor.
aus 5-so6v Alexandria Co., Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
I15IRS RIYFR I-ANl ron aALR.

JAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALB.
gEyHE subscriber oers for sale his Tract Of Land CALL
III ed SNOWDEN lying on James River, in the county
of Goochlsnd, thirty mllos above Richmond This tract
contains four hundred and seventy acres OF which there
grounds The high land h very fne and is capable Of
the highest improvement There is Dwelling House
this place. good Barn and the usual Out Houses found
on a Farm.
Dr. George w. Harris and John Thompson, Esqs. living
near will shew the property to any one wishing to view
the premises.
Sent 3-cwtf SAM'L D. LEAKE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-15
CRawEoRp,s EoUEsrRIAN STATUE

The Dutch iron Brig "Walborg," D. T. Lund cap.
tain, called from Amsterdam on the 10th of August
last for Richmond with large and two small boxes,
containing Crawfords Bronze Equestrian Statue Of
Washington, for the Monument on the Capitol Square.
We may hope to welcome its arrival in James River,
by the let October at farthest.