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LOUISA COURTHOUSE. VIRGINIA.

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NoTlCE-To Robert 8. Ellis, Plaintiff,
David NJ. Hunter, administrator lie bonis non OF John
Ellis, decd, Elhanan Rowe, late sheriff oil Orange and as
such administrator de boni, non with the VIII annexed OIL
Thomas Ellis, decd, and also administrator de bonis non
OF Elizabeth Voolfolk, decd, John ). Rowe, sheriff OF
Orange and as such administrator OF Rebecca Thorn.
SON, decd, Mildred NJ. Ellis, Joseph r. Davidson and Mar
garet his wife, James B. Davidson and Marin L. his vile.
David NJ. Hunter and Sarah J. Hunter his wife, Marshall
NJ Ferguson and Frances ". his wife, James II. Hackett,
late sheriff Of Louisa and as such administrator OF vii.
liam and Thomas Ellis, decd. Michael Davidson and
Frances his wife, Thomas j., william H., Elizabeth p,
Mary w. and Martha Ellis. absent children OF William
Ellis; the absent and unknown chilaren OF ih0mas f;ins
and Colin Johnson and Mary Ann bis wife and Richard P.
EIli, Defendants.
You are hereby notified, thai, I shall proceed on the l4th
day of January next, at my office OF Louisa Courthouse,
10 take and settle the following accounts, which were re.
fered to me as Special Commissioner by a Decree Of the
Circuit Court of Louisa County, rendered on the 25th day
of September last. In a suit in chsncery depending in said
court, to which you are parties, plaintiff and defendants,
as above recited, viz: ,w
lst. An account of the administration Of John Ellis,
decd, ON the estate of Thomas Ellis, decd.
oud. A distributee account showing what may be due
on the administration from Thomas EHs esrate 10 the
plaintiff and to Mrs. Michael Davidson, whose share the
plaintiff claims. 49,
the estate Of Elizabeth Voolfolk, decd, with distrlbu'
tees accounts showing what is due therefrom to the plain
tiff In his own right and as assignee OF Mrs. Michael DG'
Wilson's share.
AID. An account showing the state Of accounts between
the plaintiff and John Ills estate. All which accounts !
am directed to state, settle and report TO the court. together
with any matter specially stated deemed pertinent oy my,
self or required by any of the parties TO be 30 stated: and
YOU are required 10 attend the taking oil the said accounts
at the said time and place.
Given under my hand as special commissioner SO a'oEe'
~ Nv ~ N = M1 FRANK v. WINSTON.
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SUE AT BLENHETM.

TNHE undersigned, administrator, will. on Monday, the
10th day CT November next, offer for sale, at public
auction, AT Blenhein, in the county OF Aloemarie, the iste
residence of the Hon. Andrew Stevenson, deceased, allthe
personal property Except ~negroes9 belonging TO his estate,
including, amongst other things, all the household and
kitchen furniture. The assortment is a very large and
| complete one, comprising almost everything that could
be desired, such as Pnrlor Furniture. Bedsteads and bed.
! ding of every description, Dining Tables. Table Linen,
China and Gu. Glass Ware, &c. Also, aquantity OF HARD
ware which has never been used: several very hne guns,
rifles and pistols. A quantity Of superior Wines and Ii
quors, imported for private use. ,.. eu..
Also a number of choice original Paintings, oy the nfst
Artists, obtained by Mr.. Stevenson in Europe. Amongst
them is a full length portrait Of Marshall soult, by Hcaiy;
one Of The ONLY three original miniatures OF Napoleon, BY
I,sbcc. Uhis is said to be Of great salue) the Marriage OF
81. Catherine. by Murillo; and a number OF others. It's
aeidom that such an opportunity Is offered In the country,
and tho attention of persons collecting for public or pri.
v.te galleries ia respectfully asked.
AI,o. at the same time and place, q large number OF
uor,es Mules. Cattle. Sheep and Hogs. Plantation Tools
nd IJn,ensiIs Of every description, all the crops on hand.
including some 500 or 600 barrels of Corn, Oats, Fodder,
Az The same time. a large number Of Negrnes-men,
bows. women and childen-will be offered for hire, for l2
Trpxs-For all sums under $40 cash will be required
over that, a credit Of six months on negotiable notes well
endorsed.
should the day be unsuitable, the sale will 60 On the
arst fair day. N. H. NAeslE, Adm'or Of
| Oct l4-etds A.. Stevenson, deed
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TO COUNTRY MEWCHANTs.

Al, Fall i. now upon US, and merchants from the coun.
100 have began 20 visit this city to make their pur-
....e, we take 10 little pleasure In calling their attention
- , ores: Family Medicine one that 10 invaluable in all
.rn,s,es api al all seas)ns-ouer that has performed more
.smarSaole cures than any other ever discovered-one
ma, can be taken BY all conditions and sexes with perfect
uis,r-api one ,ha. stands unrivslled for the cure Of
Dv,pep,i Colds and Coughs, Cholic, Nervous Affections,
;.ns-al DEBILITY. Asue aud Fever and Nervous Headache.
Ne sllude toBsker's Celebrated Premium Bitters, COM
,o.ei entirely Of vegetable substances and therefore en-.
rely Tree from all mineral poisons. When all other re-
-sd!es have failed, a single bottle has been known to cure
,,s worst Dyspepsia. as certified TO by the late Robert r.
Sew-chiIs and fevers Is sttested by William d. GRECO
y of Henr;co, and Headache. a. cert
I'D by Messrs. Haynes, Moore, Peters and others-and
Cnohcs and Diarrhpa, az hundreds of our citizens assert,
$40 Used i, with great success during the prevalence of
sc Cholera in Richmond, and who immediately checked
nd uproo:ed all symptoms Of that horrid disease, by the
s,. use O; Bakers Premium Bitters. Indeed, We doubt
( there has ever been discovered a Tonic OF so powerful
I'd re. 50 soothing q nature as these Bitters. which are
.,u,inua.ly administered to children, with the hsppiest
r,.ult. The Proprietor Of these B;rters 10 anxious to have
fem known throughout the country, and for this reason
vl pu, them TO Country Merchants and Others, by the
,aoie.ale. at such prices ~ cannot fail TO please. All are
:Ilei 20 ~ the Bit,ers and judge of their merit. Forsa
r~wholesaie prices, by Messrs PURCELL, LADD 4 CO.,
ioiE & GRAY, and by all ~druggis,s In Virginia
Also Of Z H Stabler & Co.. Baltimore, and Messrs. c.
sou & Co, Washington City. D C.. and Barnes & Park.
gsy yNrk Oct Z
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TRADE SALE OF $4,000 WORTH OF SIT
rEH Plated WARE, WATCHES, JEWELR'
By GODDIN & APPEKsoN, AUCT,
COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF yAIU.pIp
LAND In THE DIN QE CHESTEprtcIS

LnnD IN IHE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD.
RDURSUaNT 10 q decree Of the Circuit Court for IN.
county OF Chesterfield. dated October 9th. ls5-
1nGro VIII be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, on
,nohspAl; 18th November, 1857. al 10 O'Clock. NJ. The
t.act OF Land on which the late John Adams resided a.
me Tune OF hs death. lying on both s;dcs of III. Turnpskc
Road leading from Manchester TO the CoaIpits d,,f,n.
y hia Mh!es from the town OF Manchester. The tract on
rnish tne Mansion House Is situated containing tour hun.
dred and thirty. nine and a fourth acres T43Jr. a GOOD
pweiaog house, which has been used as a tavern for the
last 1iteen or twenty years, Servants Houses. BIack.mi,b
and Wheelwrights Shops. Barn. Corn House, a Isr,e and
new Tobacco House, and q gslls Or improvement. with
deyedfy AGREE OF rich creek low grounds, well drained.
and now in cultivation.
There are one hundred and fifty seven acres Of wood
land IN original growth, on which there is standing some
good oak AID pine timber: Also seveniy.hve acres in pine
growth. from which cord wood can be cut
This land will be sold altogether, or divided as may be-
thought best By the Commissioners on the day OF sale
one other tract, lying on the north side Of the turnpike
road, containing one hundred and twenty acres. about
three n'les from Manchester, standing in pine, suitable
for cord wood.
And one other tract lying south of the turnpike road.
containing sixty nine and a hall acres, with n log house.
win ''ur or five acres cleared, the balance in orr :insl
growth.
Inc ri tht OF the foregoing land ia believed to be indis
putaeie; but we shall convey only such right NJ is vested
IN us as commissioners under decree a aforesaid.
lERas OF SALE FOR THE LAND.-Cash As To onrihird.
a credit OF six and twelve months. with interest from ths
date Tor the other two.thirds, bonds with good security
wiil be required, and tho title retained until the furth.i
order OF the Court.
Dir Mann, who resides on the place. or Mr. Duysl who
resi!cs near by, will show the land to any one who NAV
wish 10 view it. And also, a plat Of the same can be seen
at tho Office of Messrs. Goddin & Apperson. In Rich
nond.
Alter the sale of the Land. We will proceed TO seI on
the premises, the Household and Kitchen Furniture. Farm
ing Utensils, a Set OF Blacksmitns Tools, Eight valusbIe
Mules, one fine Horse and Buggy, Stock OF Cattle, sorn-
Of them superior Mich Cows, Hogs. about lis barrels q,
Corn. Fodder Shucks, Straw, and about 10000 pounds OF
Sheaf Oats.
Terms Of sale for the personal property liberal, and
made known on the day OF sale.
r.. HANCOCK,
N. II. DUVAL,
Env 6-,,dI;f Co~,, c..
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AUCTION SALES.


THE VALUABLE FARM az 9I5 ACRRs
TAVERN AND MILL AT CHESTERFIELD COURT'
HOUSE FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
q i the request ofMr. Wrn. VI. Duval, We will sell 1t auc.
IN ton. az Chesterfield Court House, on Monday, the
yh day o! November, le57, Qhat being Court day. a:
eleven o'clock A. " the above valuable real estate. The
tract Contains nine hundred and forty i've acres, OF
which about 100 acres are cleared, and in a high
state OF improvement; the balance il Iaostly in pine aud
oak timber. A part of lhis innd lies on ard near the
Glover Hill Railroad, and qai,e near to the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad. thus making it Of very convenient,
access to market. The improvements consist OF. Tavern
containing { rooms; besides Bar room of sufficient size TO
to accommodate the public The Bar and Bowling Alley
produce about $40 per day: The dwelling contains I
rooms, recently built, and Of good material. There is
also a good barn, stable and NIL necessary out houses, to.
gether with a good grist mill Of sufficient capacity to sup.
ply the neighborhood. There is also an overscer's and
millers house. The purchaser OF this property can at his
election take all the mules, farming implements, &c at
valuation. The above property will be divided or sold 10.
cether as may be deemed best at the day of sale. Plats
and surveys can be seen at our office in Il few days.
Terms O~nc.fourth cash, one.fourth ut six months, aud the
balance at ] . and 3 years for bonds or notes bearing in.
terest, secured by a trust deed.
Oct 6-ctf GODDIN A. APPERSON Auc'ra
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EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
" PERSONAL ESTATE NLOUISA COUNTY
N accordance with the directions OF the last will and
i testament of Abner N. Harris, dec, the undersigned,
As executor thereof, will, on Tuesday, the 9Th of Decem.
Der, 1857, offer for sale at Public Auction, upon the pre-.
lying on Fork creek in Louisa county. adjoining the lands
ofJvhn P. Smith, William Johnson, Benjamin Duval and
others containing about 40 acres. Said land Is OF very
good quality, we'll adapted to the growth Of the usunl
crops OF this section Of the State, has a good supply OF
wood of original growth, and has on 1t a large and com.
modious dwelling house with the usual out buildings and
other improvements; and at the same time and place will
be sold also another Tract of Land known as Marks, sepa.
rated by a very short distance from Woodstock, there be.
200 acres, a very large portion of which is in woods oil
Of original growth Of excellent quality. The said tracts
Of land will be sold separately or together as may best
suit purchasers.
Any further description IL deemed unnecessary, as
doubtless, those wishing to purchase willview the pre-
misses for themselves. which the undersigned. who lives
within a few miles, will take pleasure in showing.
TERMs-One fourth Of the purchase money to be paid
in cash; the balance in three equal instalments, on credits
with approved personal security. bearing interest from
day Of sale Interest to be paid annually and a deed Of
trust on the land to secure the deferred payments.
Will be sold, also, at the same time and place, all the
stock of Horses, Mules, Cattle. Hogs and Sheep belonging
10 the premises, together with the Crops Ct Corn, Oats
Fodder, &c; Plantation Utensils, and other things. A
credit of six months will be- given on all purchases over
ten dollars, purchasers giving bonds with approved secu
rity. For purchases Of ten dollars and under, cash will
be required.
Persons wishing further information will address the
A.. n. HARRIS, Ex'or
Oct l9-c2awtds of Abner N. Harris, dec.
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GODDIN APPERsoN, Auc,rs
ALBEMARLE LAND AND FORTY-oNE

6hN The ed dry of November next, If suitable, other.
~ wise the next suitable day, at the late residence OF
John +. Niche, deceased, in Albemarle, situated about
Tract of Land, of about 405 ACRES lying in Browns
Cove, In said county at the foot of the Blue Ridge, and
adjoining the lands Of Capt. Bezalcel Brown and others
This land. which Is OF first rate quality for Tobacco,
Corn, Wheat, &c. hns on 1t a comfortable dwelling and
all necessary outbuildings.
Al the same time and place, I shall offer for sale, FOR
TfONE LIKELY AND VALUABLE SLAVES including
house servants, a cook, seamstresses, Il blacksmith and
feldhands.
Also, viii be sold, at the same time and place, the house.
hold and kitchen furniture, plantation wagons and tools,
horses, inule,, two yoke of oxen, a lot of young cattle, in.
GLIDING good mich cows, stock of hogs. about $50 barrels
fodder, &c.
The sale of all ths above property will be upon liberal
crcdir,-the terms of which will be then and there made
known. v, w. SOUTHALL. Ex'or.
Oct 40 c.ds Of'T,hr e nicbIo dae,d
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FARM FOR SALE IN CHESTERFIELD,
ON JAMES RIYER ELEVEN MILES BELOW
DY1uNnND

OFFER for sale my Tract of Land in the county OF
Chesterfield on James river, about eleven miles below
Richmond, containing 55oi acres, 300 cleared, and the re-
mainder in original growth Of first quality timser, con-
sis,ing of pine and oak. The cleared land consists of sixty
acres of low grounds, the remainder in high land, which
has nearly all been lined and mostly mula,to soil, and a
part we'll sc, In clover; the low grounds are very produc.
live. The improvements consist of a dwelling contain.
ing five rooms, nearly new, three out houses, a well OF
excellent water in the yard, and a well arranged stable
thirty six feet square, containing twelve stalls and a iced
room in the centre, just completed last sIriug; also, two
large and convenient barns. The neighborhood is un'
excep,ionable. There will be sesded sixty or seventy
acres In wheat. | will also sell at valuation, my stock Of
Hogs, Cows, Mules and Farming Utensils, Crops OF all
kinds. For terms apply to Goddin & Apperson, Rich
mond. or to the subscriber living on the premises;
Oct l9-c1mif + e. SMITH.
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"SCELLANEOU


PETIS CURTAIN GOODS, &c.
1900 FALL, 1851
XXJE are prepared to exhibit this ses.on Tho lsr,cz,
-" L. Varied assortment, as 10 quality and
ever hHd. "'
importing direct from the manufactures n large portion
of our Goods, and carefully selecting ,h,. baisnc,. from
the beat factories in this couutry. our s,ock will co,,nars
favorably with any in the United S,a:cs-all which we
i / n tSs loves, rcmuns1s'iTe profits.
DEAL EXCLUSIVELY IN,
Ana keep IT s RE u SSSnntities to quit purchasers, at their
"AhE-ROoMs, No. 81, MAIN ST.
all kinds of
GARPETINGS S,
R R6Ss, s Az CLOTHS S Sy5sra e s9oDs
TABLE OIL cL0THS,
flASU AND TABLE COVERS. DC.
we wlll have made to order
CAnIETS, OIL CLOTHS,
~ihuow Curtains and SInIes.
buye,s de respectfully invited to examine our Goods.
sept l2-c.m- RICHARDSON s. Co. s5 Main st.
DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE
VIE partnership heretofore existing under the firm
l. and style of WILLIAMS e. BROTHER. hs. been
this day dissolved by mutual consent. The books and &C.
counts are IN me e. hands of R; A. Williams, at the store
lately occupied oy them, to whom all persons indebted to
the hrm, are requested to make immediate payment, and
all those to whom they are indebted, will please present
their bilis Tor payment. JOHN WILLIAMS,
Richmond, Nov Q, 1857. WM- B. WIfI :
NOTICE-The Subscribers
have oday formed a copartnership for the trausac.
non OF a general Commission and Provision Business, un.
der thafrm Of RI. CoLsToN & co.
Ihey VIII occupy the store lately occupied by Williams
s Brother, and respectfully solicit a continuance of their
iavors from the customers OF the late firm. Doing bust.
ness strictly on the cash principle, they will be able to
offer Whist they have TOR sale ut prices ut least as low as
their n%eighbors. r. T. COLsTOS
Richmond, Nov. 9, 1857. Il. A. WILLIAMS.
Observation-Disclosures associated with me
MI. SAMUEL V. REID. Of Lynchburg. Va, my bust
ness will be continued in Cincinnati, Ohio, under The firm
OF WILLIAMS & RElD, who will give their personal at.
tention TO filling orders for all description of Western Pro.
duce and the conduct OF q General Commission Business.
WIN. b. WILLIAMS.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
n AILY ADY r -

TIME undersigned will commence the publication, Ia
this City, on the 9th inst, of Daily Morning Penny
Paper, called the DAILY Adrertisr."
: Tbe nro,perity of a city Is In no way better evidenced
than In its support of the Press. and believing that the dc
msnds of our community are such RS TO warrant the es
adjustment Of another journal, We have undertaken the
Bcing both practical printers, and having had much
exnerieuce in the newspaper business, we hatter our
..ip.. mat we can present 10 the community a paper In
every way worthy Of their support.
The Advertiser" will attach itself to the interests OF nc
marty. sect or combination, but will discuss all questions
IF nunblic importance independently and iearlessly Every
dspsrtmept will be placed IN experienced hands. and the
Commercial character of the paper will receive especia
attention. ~ 4, a,.,;
h,,,sa caArrs hrou9hou, erTy section Of the city and State
TIL. will afford superior facilities to advertisers, and we
re,pectfully solicit a share OF their patronage.
'pS WILLIAM X. COLE,
n;.h.ond NnY 9. ls57.-d4t NJ. w. HAZLEWOOD.
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FARM FOR SAIL IN ORANGE

VALUABLE FARM o SALE IN ORANGE
COUNTY.
10y virtue of a Deed OF Trust executed by Edmund
ID Taylor. for the benefit Of his family, and duly re.
corded in the Clerks Office of Orange county, the sub.
scriber, Trustee appointed by order of Court, in the place
Of VIM. c Darlington, decd, original Trustee. offers for
sale that valuable Farm known us Greenwood" contain.
ing 7OO acres, more or less, and situated above Gordons.
vile, on the Southern slope Of the Southwest mountains.
There are in the tract about $50 acres OF open land,
which Is very productive, has a Southern exposure, and
Ia we'll watered. The balance of the Tract 10 wood land,
a larger portion of which is in original growth
The dwelling contains eight rooms, besides cellars, clio.
Of fine shade trees.
There ia a variety Of choice fruit upon the place, and,
in a word, every thing that can contribute to comfort
pleasure and profit. Situated so near the thriving village
Of Gordonsville. Il has every advantage, by a few hours
travel. Of the Richmond and Alexandria markets.
The subscriber also offers for sale 200 acres, lying be-
tween the TWO turnp kes beading from Gortonsvilie TO the
Blue Ridge. about 20 OF which is cleared, the balance ID
well set in pine, which Is admirably suited for car wood
The wood on this track will more than pay for it.
These farms are offered at private sale until the 18th
day Of November, upon which day, Of fair, if not, the
next fair day. should a private sale not be effected, they
will be offered at public auction upon the premises.
~TERMs.-Onethir cash, balance to suit the purchaser,
provided the deferred payments are well secured, and
interest paid punctunlly.
Persons desiring further information are invited to ex.
anime the premises, or address my son.in.law, Edmund
Taylor, at Gordonsville, who will take pleasure In show
ing the property, or answering by letter further inquiries,
and who Is also authorized to dispose OF said lands at
private sale.
The title is undoubted, but selling as Trustee, I shall
convey with the usual special warranty.
Oct 2-aawtds JOHN B. DABNEY, Trustee.
Richmond Wing, South Side Democrat, Norfolk Argus,
and Baltimore Sun will copy as above, and send accounts
IN This office.