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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06
nv THE COvERNOR OF VIRGINIA
pROCL LAMaTION

INFORMATION having been received BY the Exeeu'
,;,s ,hst gibson b. STEWART 10 charged with
-. committed an atrocious murder in the county Of
usbspd on the tenth insr that he has fed from justice,
.ns /. now going large; therefore do hereby offer
of one hundred and fifty dollars any person who
-y., the said Gson D. Stewart and deliver him into
ss M o said county Of Highland; and do moreoverre-
,s all officers OF this Commonwealth, civil and military.
and reqpe., the people generally to use their best
non, the arrest OF the said ellison D. Stewart
.bs: be may be brought to justice.
Given under hand as Governor and under the Le:s
IL. s Seal OF the Commonwealth, at Richmond this
- . as,h day OF October, 1857.
av the Governor GEORGE w. MrsFoRp, Secretary of
.cn D s;ewsr; about 25 years old, five feet nine
~ nche, hish OF rather slender appearance; hair dark
~ h,cS forehead high, complexion rather pale and
slightly ireekled lips thin compressed and retresng with
biu sharp aud p;otruans giving to the mouth the ap'
nssr,pcs oi having lost the teeth. Oct N-c3w
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IAaIRs KIYER RsTATE FOR sALE.

TvNHE subscriber onefs u PfNste saloi
u Farm In Goochlsnd county, called ORAPAKEs, ly-
ing on James River Licking Hole Greek, and the James
River and Kanswha Canal four miles above the Court
House, and thirtyiour ilesf from Richmond The sua'
don among the beautiful the rvor, command.
ing view Of the whole arabic surface fine view of the
surrounding country and canal for several miles up and
down the river The esase in high state of improve.
mont and remarkably healthy one. 1t sdjons the e..
tates of Thomas Deaue, W. B. Wesger. and X. Skip
WITH and contains 93s acres, of which lit 2 are
arst low grounds. 2ao of second low grounds 272
acres of arable high land and 329 Of wood
The improvements consist Of frame dwelling with eight
rooms Ia good Kitchen outhouses quarter. overseers
house built In the last Eve years. with brick chimneys
and underpnning, and new brick barn, 6o13o, with
q shed running the whole length sixteen feet wde new
threshng machine, new ice house. and all necessary
stables, &c.
Any person wishing to purchase desirable residence
would do well visit this before purchasing elsewhere
will sell on reasonable terms.
Every preparation 10 making to seed 300 acres In
wheat this fall 100 of In fallow, and the corn6ed has
been sowed In peas
To desirable purchaser would sell every thing a. 1t
stands, and most Of the negroes.
My manager, Mr. Sanders, will show the estate 10 any
one wishing 70 purchase.
My address is Sublerts P. O., Powhatan county:
Oct l5-ctf NILES C. SELDEN.
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To the Editors Of the Enquirer

Gentlemen-Colone NJ Jordan, Virglnian and
sound, consistent, unfaterng Democrat, 10 cenai
date for Door. Keeper of the House of Represents
tive. @ Of ,hs thrty.afth Congress. Mr.: Jordan wa.
appointed, 10y President Jackson in 1885, to clerk
ship in one Of the depsrtments-mads vacant by the
death of its ncumbsnt-whioh place he retained un'
I'll the incoming Of the Taylor Administration, when
he was removed. By President Pierce he was again
appointed to a clerkship-the small salary OF which
is not up to the standard of bis merits or ability;
Few men will be presented for the office Of Door,
Keeper of better capacity or more strict integrity
and bis election would do credit to bis native State,
and to the Democracy Of the Old Dominion.
eSN W --~
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AN ELOQUENT ADDRESS,

We transfer from the Whig the very admirable ad.
dress o. Kew. j: L: Burrogs dsliYAJfTds l i
verDon Association of Virginia. 1t should be read
by all who honor the fame and revere the name of
Washington. We had not the pleasure of hearing it
from its accomplished author. But it needs not the
aid of graceful gesture or appropriate intonaon to
render it attractive. 1t is worthy of Everett Ir-
wing, and we cannot but hope that 1t will do much TO-
wards encouraging the people Of Virginia to do their
duty by contributing literally to the Mount Vernon
fund
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A PROCLAMATION.

By THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
w Virginia occasoned by the resignation of Thomas
n Ts.e E.qr. the Senator for the District composed
Of the coun,e. Of wythe smy,h and Washington there
fore l. BESRY A WISE, Governor Of the Common
wsahh have by wr, ot election issued and directed
pur,u.n, law required election TO be held at the
usual places Of voting in each county In said District on
the twelfth day OF November next for Senator to supply
the hevseaucy Aforesaid.
Given Under my hand Governor. and under the Les,
n : Seal Of the Commonwealth this second day o'
y. 81 October 1887 HENRY A WISE.
By the Governor,
G.n.nr 10 Mrxrnnn aec nf tha Com Qct2-ctda
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IAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALR.

JAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALk.
TuyHE subscriber offers for sale his Tract of Land call
III cd SNOWDEN, lying on James River in the county
Of Goochland thirty miles above Richmond This tract
contains four hundred and seventy OF which there
grounds The high land 10 very fne and 10 capable OF
the highest improvement There 10 Dwelling House on
this place. good Barn and the usual Out Houses found
on q Farm.
DR.. George w. Harris and John Thompson, Esqs living
near will shew the property to any one wishing to view
the premises.
Sept2-cwtf SAML D. LEAKE.
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OFFICE VA. CENTRAL RAILROAD CO.

RIcHMoNp, Oct l9, 1857. )
TVHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of the VIZ.
City of Richmond on Thursday the 26th of November,
1857:
The attention Of the Stockholders 10 called 10 the two
following Resoutions-the first Of which adopted at
their annual meeting in November 1854 and the second
was adopted at their annual meeting In 1885,
lst "Hesolved, That no proxy given than twelve
months before any ensuing meeting of the stockhoder
shall be valid"
Cd Resolved, That person ,hall be competent to
act a. proxy who not except proxies ap
pointed by tie State of Virginia.
Oct 20-ct27Nov J. GARRETT, Tressr.
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aecI'ned I'd. Holders are pressing on M mario,
a an quotatons Of Coffee slightly owes Rice ia
neavy WIN little inquiry. Ro.iu Is steady; s..s ot
common con- al =. % to sad Spirits Turpenne 3ss -
!, sab,Iw sss;a 81 LONDON say that the money ms =
yapced rates. He a. eo-
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Buckland, Pr. William co.. Va. April i4-ca
1LRENAKLE LAND FOR SALE.

NOR SALE, my farm of three hundred and eleven
II acres in Albemare county. adjoining the lands
J. o. Massey, sneed and others, six miles from
Charlottesville, two and half from shadwell Depot
and two from the RivaAna Improvement. One hundred
state OF Improvement Onethird of this 10 good bottom
land. dwelling and all necessary out buildings are on
the place, and well of first rate water In the yard
TERMS lberalE or, If desired an exchange for Rich
mond property will be made.
Address at Richmond, or call at my Office. corner OF
Franklin and Governor streets.
nct off g. A. II.
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By The GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
PROCL AMATION

WHEREAS vacancy has occurred In the House Of
w Delegates of Virginia by the resignation of ELAN
D. TALBOT the Delegate elect from the county OF Bar.
bou. now therefore, Henry A. Wise, Governor OF the
Commonwealth have thought proper BY writ Of elec.
on uei end directed pursuant 10 law, to require an
election be held the several places Of voting In said
sounry, the twelfth day of Nornmber, 1887 for mem
her Of he House of Delegates for said county to supply
the Vacancy aforesaid.
Given Jude, my hand Governor. and under the Seal
~ q Of the Commonwealth this 23rd day OF Scptem'
l' Der. 1857. HENRY A. WISE;
BY Governor: GEORGE w MrsFosD, Secretary of the
Commonwealth Sept 25-ctde
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HENRY THwxArT, J. B. FAULKNER, J.H. CLARK,
Prince Edward, Va Halifax, Va Halifax, Va
THWkATT, FAULKNER 4 CLARK,

OFFICE, SHocKoK BUILDING, ON 18th STREET,
RICHMOND, VA.
VXTILL give strict attention the sale of all PRODUCE
w entrusted to our care, and make liberal Cash ad.
vances on,Consignne in hand Oct l5-cwtlJan
VIRGINIA.-Ata monthly Court begun and held
for Essex county, at the Court HouIe. In Tappa.
hammock, on the 10th day Of October 1857:
On the motion Of John s Rowzee, who In right OF his
wife, Catharine A. IN daughter of Richard Motley de-
ard Motley deceased it ordered that the creditors Of
the estate Of said Richard Motley deceased do sppesr
and show If any they have why the one.hs of
the slaves money and other estate Of the said Richard
Motley deceased now In the hand Of Joha R. Motley, h:
over to them the said John s. Rowzee and wife: and that
copy of this order be published once week for fsur
weeks in the Richmond Enquirer and another copy post,
the front door Of the Court House of this county
the rst day of the successive terms of this Court
A Copy-TeEe,
Oct 2o-cw4w JAMES ROY MICoU, elk.
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VIRGINIA LAND OFFICE,

hCHMoND, Octooer lStu, 1901.
TN conformity with the Code of Virginia Of ls4e page
Il 49l, section l6 do hereby make known to all whom
may concern, that appears by Certificate OF the
Escheator of the County OF Halifax dated the 18th day
of October 1857, and this day received into the Land
Office that by inquest held the 2h day of September
1857 1t found that Tract Of Land containing thirty
four acres in the county Of Halifax the of
Birch Greek, charged on the Land Book Of said
county, to John Hightower that the said John Hghtow
er left the county many years ago. and has not been
heard from; that he left hers and that the said
of thirty four il cscheated to the Commonwealth
Oct 2l.-cw6w 8. II. PARKER, Reg l.. Office.
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FRUIT TREES AND SHRUBBERY.
snfITNERN GREENWOOD NIlRSERY

BRUlT TREES AND SHRCBBERY
SOUTHERN GREENWOOD, NURSERY
uuAVIN0 ON hand choice variety of FRUIT - -
III Tnrrs Of my own raising, and grating
suticietly large for transplanting, respectfully - -
call the attention of the public to them.
Nv Nursery located one and ahalf miles North East
from the Old Market where will take pleasure in show
Al orders addressed to- left at my agents, Messr.
Van Lew, Taylor Co., No 49, Main street. Richmond,
Va, or myself viii meet with prompt attention.
sSs a.-csn LEWIS TUDOR
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

MEETING OF COTTON PLANTERS TIE
uoly Sorine, (Mis.i.-ippi) Herald gives notice Of
m cling on the 26th Oct, Of the cotton planters OF
Msr.hal county, TO "take such notes as may sr-tn
best in regard to the monetary derangemens through
out the country and the consequent reduction OF he
price Of cotton resulting from ruch financial deFans-
ment" The Herald remarks that "thsre 10 no cause
for such q state Of things; and if the planters VII.
store their cotton bags under their own cotton shed
and withhold il from market for few weeks 'hs
gold and silver will b, shipped by tens OF millions OF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06
GEO. WATT. P. II. STARF
THE CUFF BRACE PLoW.

TENHIS PLOW has been steadily ~
Il gaining favor with the farmers N-kAR
and planters for the last ten years. N
untili it may now be considered the q
popular Pow in in the whole South has taken
premiums three of State Fans and at the last eS5
took the rIasr over ell the most popular Plows In use
has also takon every premium given by the Mechanics
Institute of Virginia upon Plows as well silver medal
being the highest award oferedby this nsute and has
been successfully tested in every variety of soil in this
State, and many of the more Southern States.
Manufactured by the undersigned at their factory on
Franklin street. below the Exchange, Richmond, Va,
where may be had nearly every article for filling the
soil. All made In our own shops of best material
April 9-cly GEO WATT & CO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.


INHE aubscriSer will open the lst OF October 1857
Il select school at Grassland within one mile Of Pc
tersburg. He has reason to believe that during
perence Of eight years. both Principal and Assistant
in Academies, he has given entire satisfaction those
who have con6ded their children to his instruction.
Board and tuition payable semi-annually In advanced
tor session OF niue and half months $780,
DAY SCHOLARS.
English department. SiC
N'o'ei.ai W w
As the number Of pupils will be limited those who may
desire to patronze the school, should address, without de
lay, James Cox, Esq Winterpock P. o., Chesterfield
REFEREscEs:-James II. Cox. ESQ Right Rev. John
Johns D. d. the President and Professors OF William AID
Mary College. and tho former patrons and pupils OF the
subscriber In Chesterfield Williamsburg and Fredericss'
burg. JOHN s. HANSBROUGH, NJ A
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06
REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF HERolsM.

The Rev. Mr.. Scudder, of India, in letter 10 'ho
Christian Integencer, gives the following in''encc
of heroism, called forth by the Indian mstinies:
Let Americans never be ashamed that Ene'rshmen
are their forefathers. England is noble country
Her sons are heroes and her daughters bsroues.
This rebellion has brought out deeds that deserve 20
be associated with those vaiorous actions which ~e,
with hrobbing pulses, read in history In one pIuc.,
a lady aud her husband A-d in their carriage he
stood upright. She took the reius. She la'hed roe
horses through band Of mutineers, while NJ; WIN
cool aim, shot dead who seis ID the horses h.hcs
and another who climbed upon the carriage oc'''hd
to cut him down. On they hrd till aga,n they i'u"c
themselves among foes aud srope stretched aero, e
road made further progress appear impossible. True
herself she dashed hs u Ss
~, .o;p .nd vh;n raised them, while her husband
Ueseons set@ s ss.o freed them from those who
in lesping upon them de was wounded, bu. both
isSv the daughter Of officer, shot seven nune.rs
before they killed her. captain pressed by his SC.
poy., with his good sword slew rs OF them before hs
I.tIl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

NEW JERSEY ELECTIONS
TREsTos, Nov. 4.-The DemooIs sts hSve car,les
both bssneae. # ~ y ss'is'u9s:.
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TO THE CLIENTS OF THE LATE ROBERT

yuyHE unfinished business Of the late Robert c. Stan
ard In the Supreme Court of Appeals and Special
Court (where NO other counsel shall be employed in his
Boudin Tho other unfinished business of Mr.. Stanard
in the Courts held in the city Of Richmond will in the
absence of counsel retained BY the parties be closed BY
Mr.. Lyons.
Mr.. Lyons 10 too we'll known to- the State, for me to
add thai in his hands the interest of Mr. Stanards clients
Adunissrstor With the will annexed Of Robt c. Stan
ard, deceased Oct 22-cw4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

nOWDER.-.Just 70 hand, q large supply of an kinds
il ahd make Of Powder for field sporting, duck and
yea shoo,ps cannon and blasung put up In cansters
from half D. Eve lbs and in kegs from ct oa to IS
which will DO sold low at wholesale and retail.
CHAS LEONARD.
Oct 16 Old Street Petersburg, Va
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06
RRuRNREB THE FACT


'vNHAT GIBBS awarded the highest premium q
silver ncdaD the last exhibition Of the Mechanics
institute for the superiority OF his AMBROTYPES over
H'un pictures exhibitions; but still higher reward
ss receiving from daily increase OF his business
~ has met with the appreciation of generousPubhc.
he'e,pec,ully In order to meet the de-
'o his business he has increased his force Having
aov bis employ superior Artist preparedto fur
aas PHoIOSRAP HIS, from small to life size, colored
water Or pes,ele, which he warranta for accuracy
M beauty Q, an,h equal TO the best paintings In the
sxsmine specimens.
Gallery, Cointhian Hail. between 9th and 10TH Main
meet Richmond; P. +. GIBBS, Proprietor.
Miniatures, Daguerreoypes or Ambrosypes to life size.
Uac 3 F. e..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER FOR BALE.
H\HE proprietor Of DEMOCRATIC PRESS In the inte.
The Paper IL located in Democratic community and has
within all the elements of success 1t hss maintained
reasoabe degree OF popular favor at all dmes and in
ere of energy and enterprise fail to ensure be.
raj return Tor the labor bestowed upon It, IL we'll SUP.
piled with al tho necessary fixtures to conduct the bust
ness properly.
Il win be sold on liberal and accommodating terms En-.
quire OF the Editors Of the Richmond Enquirer"
Oct Of
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06
IMBER AND LGMREK M OF THE BEST

QUALITY, FOR SALE,
VNHE subscriber has Steam Sac Mil in operation
Il .itusted in the county Of Stafford within fve miles
of the town of Fredericksburg, and within two of the
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad where
he 10 prepared furnish Lumber of any description from
a. good HEART PINK AND WHITE OAK TIMpxa a. any in
the State Of Virginia.
He will also sell portion of tho Timber standing If de-
sired The Timber Is suitable or all purposes and can be
sb,ained upon moderate terms
Oct M-clm POWHATAN MoNCURE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

JNO. ID. ASHTON,
A TTORNEY:AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
"A. sHlHNIEToHN, ILLINOIS,
o1 AwpX
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

JEWRLRY AND GUNS.
Subscriber would respectfully call The attention OF
bis friends and the public 70 an examination OF his
stosk Of atehes. Clocks JewerY, Guns Maes flstois
tng Canes Fi,hns Tackle Cutlery Sporting and Fancy
Goods g. .. knds WHICH 10 the largest stock to be found
70 the state all OF which will be sold at and below cost
IN order to make room for large stock of his own Inn.
port.,on which win be received in september Call at
tho Sisn Of the Riae. q LEONARD,
Aug 2-c3m Old street. Petersburg.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

PENITENTlARY OF VIRGINIA.
MANUFACTURED as this Institution, and sold there
~ and at the Agents Store, No. a. Pearl street, the
following articles, at reduced prices, to wit:
Boots, Shoes and Brogues
Women, Children and Scrvants Shoes
Wagon aud Cart Harness of eyery description
Machine Bands Leather Hose
Wagons. Carts
Drays and Wheelbarrows
Wsrdrobes. Safes, &c.
Striped and Plaid Cottons
Aerssys aad lipseys, fos plantation hands
=, Ready Made Clothing for servants.
Of the above articles on hand and for SALE viii
made or repaired other job work dono TO order on
SoO notee FOR cash, to punctual only, on
orders from the country with satisfactory references,
F9mptly attended To. Address R NJ NIMMO,
.ay 3-ctf Agent and Storekseper Va Penitentiary.
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To EDIT0Rs AND PRINTERS.

To EDITORS AND PRINTERS.
THE subscribers beg leave call attention to their
! STOCK OF PRINTING TYPES, ORNAMENTS.
BORDERS. PRESSES, &c, &c, large supply OF
Stereotype Foundry, No. sc, Gold Street, New York.,
Wshsve full assortment of all articles required In
Printing Office. including
CASES. CHASEs, GALLEYS, &C.,
All Of which we warrant equal In every respect to any
manufacture in this country and which we will sell on
The usual terms viz: six months credit for approved ne
Type :skeu in exchange for the customary price
Of cents per pound it delivered within 60 days from
Tine OF purchase, otherwise six cents per pound.
WM. HAGAR, JR., co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

The undersigned, AoEsr VIRGINIA, for the above
veil inowo establishment can supply the trade with
every description Of
PRINTING Presses, TYPES. CASES, &c,
Upon the most liberal terms. Having printed the RICH
HOW'D EsQriREs' for upwards of ten years with type
Seo N other materials purchased from Ms.'. hhoAn =
tsbshmeHt in preference TO others.
Specimen Books will be furnished 10 the trade and
such articles may be selected Will be forwarded With
despatch. WIN. B. ALLEGRE.
Oc,2i enquirer" Office, Richmond, Va
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

GEORGE j. HRRRING's.
COMMISSION AND GROCERY STORE,
r/rr,, No Sc. MAIN sTlEEr.
~ !Efs always on hand full stock of Groceries 70
nil, Meh he invites bis customers and the public gene
prodn, strict attention TO tho sale of country
spS. Is now prepared furnish grain bags TO his
"'o ~''h to ssnd their grain 10 him to sell
Aps GEO. l. HERRING,
No. @, Main s.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

COMMERCIAL SAVINGS BANK
NHARTERED BY the Legislature of Virginia, Decem'
~ Der 18th, 1s53-Capital S5o, ,0OO-Ths institution re.
cye, deposits which interest is paid at the rate Of
per cent per annum If remaining on deposit six months
and 5 per cent. for shorter periods
WIN. G. PAINE, President
GEO. J. SUMNER Secretary,
JOHN H. MONTAGUE, Treasurer.
~omcs No l53, corner Main and l2th ct.
Jan lq-clv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

ID ROGUEs, BRO0UEs, BROGUE6-6oO 900 pair
ID Richmond made Brosuss. for sale on sceommods'
ding terms by N DEVEREUX,
Leather Dealer Ia, o,ry t.,
Sspt al-s6 Rsswsn lEh and lsa ~.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

CERTAIN CURE FOR DYSPEPSIA
a Nd SUMNER COMPLAINT, highly recommended
"A by ali physicians, of both the old and new world
Lager Beer up in bottles for family use.
Per dozen pints d 25 Per dozen quarts 50 IS. In
packages Of from six dozen Put up and sold BY
P. WlLBACHER, No. 20a. Main street,
Richmond, Va
No extra charge for package or drsyage.
Orders from the country will be promptly responded
To- provided amount being added good city reference
oven
For SALE sso-Lsger Beer In quarter and half cssk' of
& and l6 gallons
Superior Cream Ale, In quarter and half casks Of and
le galons April 22-ctf
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-06-06
Winchester Il Alabama gsail is0;ed,

PROPOSALS are invited at Salem, on
Saturday, the 18th July next, for the Grad,
ing, Masonry and Bridging Of this road,
diverging from the Nashville and Chatta.
nooga Railroad at Decherd, and running
through Winchester and near Salem, in
Franklin county, Tenn, and from thence
to Fayetteville, in Lincoln county, a dis,
lance Of about 3Smiles.
The road has been partly graded for
about 20 miles from Decherd--7 sections
having been finished and 10 partly graded
Bids will be received for one or more
sections [of about one mile each Pay.
ments will be (our.ffths cash and one,
fifth in stock--to be made as the work
progresses, the stock only TO be reserved
on monthly estimates.
There will be some heavy work, in max .
ing the ascent from the crossing Of Elk
River, TO the table lands, known as the
"Barrens.". Very little rock will be en-.
countered on any portion Of the line.
The country through which the line is
carried is healthy and abOundS in the re-.
HulSlhO lOt llC W
men and stock.
T ffans arfrf F rofirs can be examined,
blank proposals and contracts with &C
companying specifications procured, and
any other information in relation TO the
work can be obtained on application TO
Edwin Mead. Resident Engineer at Fay.
eteVllle. for 10 days previous to the let.
ting.
Satisfactory evidences Of ability TO
complete the work bid for, must accom-.
pany the proposals, which may be adj.
dressed TO
V.K. STEVENSON, President, Nashville,
Tenn. u
jas. H. GRANT, Chief Engineer, Nash
vile Tenn.
EDWIN MEAD, Resident Engineer,
Fayetteville, Tenn, or be handed in at
Salem on the day of letting.
By order Of Board.
JAS. H. GRANT,
mayl5 iii. Chief Engineer.