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EDWARD II LANE. 5 Iru''ees'
A yALUAB.:E ESTATE EDK SALE IA

CHaRLES I'll JOUNl
UNIE condition of my health being such 10 prevent
Il from attending to my agricultural operations,
offer for sale my rHrm, in Charles City county, call
ed and known by the name of "FARMiEGTON This
farm contains fifteen hundred Of which five hun
dred and seventy FIVE have been cIeared heavily
lined and highly improved by the conssnt ni clover
and plaster the balance IL in woods, and has
quantity of pine and oak timber, and nanv thousand
cords OF the very best pine wooGit is miles be
low the Court house in the fork OF the James and Chicka
hoinny rivers. convenient each, and The wood land
lies mainly bold creeks, Leading 10 the Chck
ahominy, the other to the James river.
The improvements such rs may be expcctc; on AL
estate the size OF this in good condition, and amply
sufficient for the accommodation oil large family; aud
the servants houses all framed buildings with
brick chinneys This farm may be divided to make
two beautiful farms, OF level and good land. To any
person no will purchase this land will sell twenty.hv,
or thirty saves and the pershabe property the vnun
tiou of disinterested gentlemen.
invite persons wishing to purchase real estate to ef
anime this farnl assuring them that willsel at fa
price, and OH terms that cannot fail TO please them My
address during the month OF August viii be hito sulphur
Springs, and during the month OF September, Henln!
Springs. Any communication addressed to me Will b
promptly answered. During my absence my son william
will show the property to any person wshng 10 phrehhse
and Mr.. Thomas II Wilcox, living few ines above me
will give any Information TO price and terms that ma!
be wanted; and In fact is authorized 10y me to sell I'M
property aud any contract he may make touching thi
property during ABSENCE will be as binding on me ii
If were personally present. and entering into conrac
myself WM. S. HARRISON.
sup d-ctf
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OUR NEXT GOVERNOR.

Messrs Editors: While the views Of Mr.. Letchei
in lS47 applied, ss they were, only to the position
agricultural character, and number of slaves III
Western Virginia, and not being Of that charscter
which strikes at the root of our institution, semrr
mbique. should not bs, when recanied, insupcrnb"
objection 10 his elevation 10 the office of Governor o
Virginia yet, as there seems TO be growing incl'na
ton TO select some candidate who has q pertectI,
clean record the subject Of slavery, allow L.
press the name Of Judge John w. Brockenbrough.
Whether Judge Brockenbrough would accept the
nomination, il rendered him, is a question OF some
doubt, AZ he ID politician only in the obsolete
of sound statesman But this very doubt Is Ia M
a accommodation. Ii would really oe refreshing II
occas,onoy al ssst, We could select sol-y Tor
his qualifications; IS we'll ~ encouraging TO pubic
rtue, sometimes 10 elevate men to othce wiibout
any agency Of their own, and without the did ot
ciques, alliances. appliances, or patronage. The
selection of udge BrOckenbrough would be- espeoay
acceptable to the few Democrats who still hold out
agsinst the spous and rerdrd System, now lnora
thoroughly inaugurated than ever. Noc if ever.
ut sounds like stories from the land OF sptri''.
If any Obtain that which he merits,
Or any merit that which he obtains
Another consideration which sioud. commerd d
Judge Brockenbrough 10 his total disconneet,on wh
Federal politics Hs holds Federal ofcs, it Is true,
but 10 purely Judicial one, and eIercsaoie only
| in Virginia.
An Eastern yirpinian by birth. citizen OF the Va
| lev by choice and intimately acquainted with W--f-
ern Virginia by association in ,h1 duties Of bic office
he is peculiarly suitable for governor OF the "to.
State As to his personal qualifications, his r.pu;a
lion precludes the necessity Of speaking. He e known
throughout the State as an eminent constitutions
| lawyer, consistent Democrat, eound 10 every par
ticuar man Of attsnmenis and accomplished sdu
cation, of The highest order OF talent and ability. ana
of cool wisdom and dsuntless courage. That hia
nomination would give universal sa'isfaciiou TO the
Democracy of the State, is the belief of your CORES
pondent, VALLEY DEMOCRAT
CHARLYsTows JEFFERSON COUNTY, Augu-t ~.
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Aug l2-ctl5Scp Ex'or Of Abncr N. Harris, dec.
FARM IN HANOYEK FOR SALE

TyHE subscriber intending to the county OF
Il New Kent will offer tor SALE publicly, ON the first
day Of September his tract of land In the lower end
of Hanover county, Immediately the road from the
Old Church five miles within less than mile OF good
landing ramunkey river. The land adjoins John :
Corblns and DR. Cary C. Cocky, and is IN section OF
country sboundng in green sand mari Of the best quality
which can be obtained 1T small cost. The tract
contains 250 acres 200 Of which is cleared and in cuva
ton, and s equal in quality TO any land in the county,
producing corn wheat, OATS &C., finely. The wood land
heavily timbered with the best white oak, suitable Tor
ship building The subscriber. living on the premises
win take pleasure in showing the land to any one or
letter directed him through the Post Oce Old Church.
viii be attended to.
Terms LIBERAL and made known on day of sale.
Aug 2O-ctd RICHARD G SMITH.
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ATTRACTIVE SUMMER RETREAT
EApM Avn DWELLING FOR RENT

FEyHAT very desirable country reside and farm u'
n ated on the Central Railroad and Meadow Bridge
Road whin half mile of the city of Richmond belong
Ing TO Judge r. Daniel is Tor rent and possession given
Immediately The farm CONTAINS about ninety acres OF
which about seventy are in cultiration5Tho i'm
proyenents consist Of large two s,ory brick dwelling,
with eight rooms besides the cellar wooden kitchen and
servants houses barn. stable aud cattle shelter, and
brick spring house and dairy in which is an unusually
pure and cop;ous spring Tho whole place is abundanty
supplied with good water and has away: been remark.
able for its heathfulnes In the sckeit seasons
As country residence, convenient to the CITY, and US
tons and advantages As heathul and pleasant sum-
mer retreat for fameswith children this place
peculiar advantages and attractions ANY urthei nicr.
nation relating to H. and to the terms OF renting IT, may
be had on application to the sub,erbers
GODDIN g. APPERSON,
Auction
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NTiRGINIA-IN CHANCERY AT Rules held in the
Y Clerks Office of Hanover Circuit Court Monday,

Clerks Once oil Hanover circuit court on y,
the I'd Of August, ls5e:
William W Roper in his own right, and Executor OF
Maria o. Roper, dcceased Piaintih,
ELIZA. TAYLOR Thomas g. Marshall, Edwin Burnly.
Hardin BurnIy, Jr, William Burnly John D. Munford,
Mnris o, Munfnrd, sally Muniord Mamie Munford and
John D. Munord, Jr the four last OF whom are infants
under the nce OF twenyone years, by William o. Win
sion ,bcir Guardian ad litem, Defendants.
The object OF this suit is to procure division among
te p.sons entitled Of the funds arising from the sale of
farm called "Ratciifs, in Hanover county, Virginia,
formerly belonging to William Marshall decensed, and
watch was held RS dover by his widow the Mrs Ma
ria Roper; the said farm having been cold in the lite
time of said Maria o. Roper under decree OF Hanover
Circuit Court; and by affidavit flied in the it sp
pears, that Edwin Rurny, Hardin Burny !r and William
Burny are noresiden,s of The state of Virginia. and
motion of the plaintiff ordered that the absent deen
ants do appear here with one month after due pubca
ton of This order and do what il necessary protect
their interest in this cause and that copy of this order
b. published newspaper published In the City Of
Richmond for four successive weeks and that copy oil
this order be posted the front door o the Court House
Of this county on first day OF the County Court
Copy-Iestc,
Augo-cwiw JAS. D. CHRISTIAN Clerk.
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MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SEAT on ME
GAINESVILLE TURNPIKE
TWO AND A HALF MILES FROM RICHMOND,

yHyHE desirable country of G. Breant Esq located
Il as above, is for sale privately The place contains
90 acres are cleared The improvements on the place
consist of comfortable brick dwelling and every other
building that could be dercdthc number of which 1t
would be unnecessary to enumerate The house is
rounded by hands, oaks and the largest
of ornamental rees shrubs lowers &c TO be found on
any other place OF ,hs same size There is also large
rarden well stocked with fruits and vegetables As no
description which could be given would convey
idea OF the beauty Of the place persons disposed to par
Ps-As Mr. Breant expects shortly to visit Europe, a
gyeat bargain can be had, il immediate application be
made for the above Farm. The terms OF payment will
" 1niS 81 In GOpDlN & APPERSON Aucts.
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uDY virtue of deed Of trust of date the lst day o.
ID Juy 1856 ana of due record in the County Court OF
James City from Randall F. Folet, the subscriber as
trustee TO secure the payment of certain debts therein
named shsl proceed to sell the highest bidder at
public suction on the premises Monday the Both day
of August 1885, the hour OF l2 o'clock NJ, the property
mentioned in the said deed or much thereof may be
necessary TO pay commissions expenses OF sae and so
much of the aforementioned debts secured thereby as
may be due and unpaid at that date.
Land in James City County, in tho State Of Virginia, on
York river containing, by survey (ssD eight hundred
and ninety seven acres be the less and Is
the same of which tho ate Pryor Hankins died seized
and also OF all the personal property thereon oi every
kind and description whatsoever.
The title 10 believed to be good, but shall convey only
such title as is vested in by tho deed under which
Aug i6-etda BENZ A. MOODY. Trustee
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AUCTION SALES.
EXECUTORS SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE

EXECUTORS SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE
IN LOUISA COUNTY.
TN accordance with the last will and of Abncr
N Harris decd the undersigned executor thereof,
WILL on Wednesday, the 18th day of September, 1859,
offer public auction, upon the premises that valuable
trae. ofland known as Woodstock lying Fork Creek
in Louisa county, containing about $50 acres.
Said land s of very good quality well adapted TO the
growth OF the usual crops Of this section Of the State us
good dwelling house with the usual outbudngs and i'm.
provements And at the time and place. willbe sold
another land known Marks separated by very
short distance from Woodstock. there being right Of
way trou place to another containing 200 acres oil
which three ourhs h woods in original growth OF excel
lent quality Any further description Is deemed uaneces
sary as doubtless those wishing purchase will view
the premises tor themselves which the undersigned VINO
lives within few miles, will take pleasure in sho"lug
TERas-One third OF the purchase money TO be pao IN
cash. the balance in three equal nstalments on circuits
two and three years. the purchaser giving ooh9s win
approved personal security bearing interest tue aay
OF sale nteres be paid annually to secure the dcier'
rod payments
win be sold also the Crops of Corn and Oats belonging
to the place. with tho Plantation Utensils and other things
credit of six months will be given purchases over
ten dollars.
Persons wishing further information will address the
subscriber, at Cuckooviile. Lousa county.
A. N. HARRIS,
Ex'o IF Hpryj 1pc
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THE CUFF BRACE PLOW.

ItHTS rLOW bas been stoGdiy M
gaming favor with the farmers \lDA&
ei planters tor the last ten years,
all II may be considered the
popular Plow in use in the whole South 1t has taken
Hsnus of Fairs and at the last Soo)
.@k the yiRsT all the most popular plows In use
as' also taken every premium given by the Mechanics
sutue OF Virginia upon p,ows well silver medal,
n; the highest award offered by this Institutes and has
Teen successfully tested in every variety OF soil in this
s!ne, snd many OF the more Southern States.
Manufactured By the undersigned at their factory on
franklin street below the Exchange, Richmond, Va,
nere may be had nearly every article used TOR ing the
H' All made in our own shoss OF best material
April l3-civ GEO. WATT e. co.
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NUMBER 29.
WARM POLITICAL CANVASS INNLLrS

"Ahh POLITICAL CANVASS IN\ILLINOIS.
The political contest in Illinois is getting somewla
~aru'' and considerably personal. Mr.. Lincoln o. q
Senator Irumbull are Mr.. Douglas' opponents on rs
stump Ihe former recently charged that Mr. Dos
ls' though now proclaning popular sovereign
really had conspired with the Administration to r,b
vert the Constitutional power Of the S.sts. aad ere
tablish slavery over the land. Mr. Douglas, in !.
cent speech at BeardstowD, pronounced thi. sisN
ment ian Infamous lie" Mr.. Trumbull, in hs al
dress to the people, made this charge distinctly, eud
furthermore said, that to 1.-THE man who does DENY .
will cram the lie down bis throat ill he shall cry
enough" Douglas. in reply, comes up 10 hi. wo.k
boldly and says:
This charge was made in a much ui'..sf
form i'll the Srnsts of the United States. did hr,,:
It as lie, in the presence Of Mr.. Trumbull-aud Nj.
Irumbul rat and heard il thus branded WITHOUT
da'iDg to cay that ~as true. tell you be- knew "
10 be- false when he uttered il al Chicago and h-
ssys that he Ia going to the liz down The
OF the man who denies it until be shall cry enough
Ihe miserable craven hearted wretch be would Ept
nave both ears cut of than to use that lapguss. -,
my presence, where | could call him to account
These extracts will serve TO show The temper Of ,he
canvass in llinios. aud the likelihood of the repuh-
cans and popular sovereignty democrats coslesciug
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THE BANKS DON'T SUIT.-Tbs Tsnne.s

THE BANKS DON'T SUIT.-Ths Tennessee
banks seem TO be in very bad odor with the peoplr
of that State. Our exchanges are coming to us hec
with complaints OF the mercantile and agricultural
Iasses The institutions for banking are either IN
rotten condition or have managed their affairs 80 bad
y "a to excite universal suspicion and dlstrue ruo
Gc es,inys of the people are being held at divers
places, and at all resolutions expressive OF wsnt
of confidence are adopted.
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SALE OF VALUABLE LANU.

rKSHE Irsc, OF Lad on which Henry a w Ware at pre-
sent resides will he sold, the premises 10 III
highest bidder. Wednesday, the Let OF september
1858 This tract 10y recent survey, contains .iu tc.ts
es in the county OF Caroline Immediately ON foie Ca
creek about miles from Pole Cat Depot, on IN
hu;l,i;ucs conai.t e roe s,~-r a~'-r ''""
, ,smeG Kitchen large frame barn, weaving hous'
house cabins and all other necessary houses, hi
r.caatiy built or repaired.
The situation Is healthy and the society good The ni
surpassed BY in the neichhorhood Tor thr
production OF corn wheat Or tobacco aud looking the
convenience OF the buildings the size Of the farm AMI
the fertility OF the so 10 seldom that desirable a
farm is brought into market.
Persons wishing to examine the farm do so by ap
plyng either TO NJ. H. a. Ware, or the subscriber.
Terms accommodating, aud made known On the day OF
sale. -
an, l2 -ctlSe H. H. GEORGE.
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:; = IOND GROUND rLAsTEit,

rs Of in wa;sI IS, pSTs1 bs
~. nr;l mrs, September next at which time snail
o,nple,cd new mill on the Dock, short distance
rom The with much maenpsry 9rssr, ssa
;'eS". ;'arr, Win promptness and AT reduced price
snsui Tor past isvors, and especially tor the conn
opposed in my selections OF superior lump Tor grind
ienee ,Iv sssufe nv patrons that the care shall
:as and that the reputation OF my brand Tor
.',,ss. DC sLd purity. shall be fully sas aimed. ~
'Hanes' '-N JOHN II. CLAIBORNE,
Office IL Pcnrl street.
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a PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT TEACHERS To take
IN charge OF the LOW DESBURO' MALE ACADEMY,
Tor the next scholastic year. commencing the Isl of
ber next The situation i- desirable one with good
and cOmmodous house aud beautiful grounds The usupl
number OF pupils from 20 to ~ located in in,ei-
gent, healthy and fcurishing village.
None need apply who furnish satisfactory ,esii.
mOnias 10 good moral character scholarship and
paciiy Tor governing and iinparIing instruction.
VIII receive applications ill 10Th o. September For
further particulars address.
JAS. WHITMAN, src'y Board Trustees.
LOwndesboro' Aln, Aug. i0-cilOct
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TICEOK,s KEYSTONE ClOER MILL,
hNiSi'FACTURED By THE EAGLE WORKS,

NAhEItBUhU,
,v,us sterling machine has. within the p-st year. been
70 severe actual tests, and been very uIcn I'M
,sas by me addition OF - inch fJ'wheel Nc" esr'
pow bnl,, and other minor improvements tnd Ia
h- >, IN. public with the certainty that II Is
Inc very best manner, and that Il will grind and
sa.., and than any other Mill III the Market
Ss,sr, and others supp led on Lbsral terms J.,
", bsvs now resdy exhibition and sale the osst
v.l,ue In the world ior preparing Com s'siH Fo"ue
eaeaP:' '" w D HlCKOk,
Agent Eagle Works, Harrisburg Pa
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FRUIT TREES AND sHRUBBEKY.

s15It IIThN NNEtN " OOU NUNS FNl.
EIANlNG on hand choice variety of FaUtr ,~..
4 of my own raising and grating suit ~ ~
cit' lily rrr for transpanng, respectfully call the
attention oi the public to them.
My Nursery is located and ahalf miles North
from the Old Market where will take pleasure In show
M them.
All orders addressed to. left nj my agents. Mss-rs
Van Lew, Taylor CO., No u, Main street Richmond
Va, or myself will meet with prompt attention.
rW@SHApE TREES furnished TO order
March l3--c,m LEWIS TUDOR
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TO FARMERs AND rHYoICIANn.

INTENDING to remove TO city, hereby offer my
i Farm ter sale The Tract contains 27s acres $50 OF
which cleared, has been married. and is in high
{" Improvement On the farm Is an incxhsustibc bed o
n'f and one OF the fines, Peach and Apple Orchards IN
the :itte. The improvements consist o large and com
f"nrhlc Dwelling House, nearly vita all the
sHry cut buildings. kitchen quarters cornh0usc,
barn, ice.house carrinschousc. &c.
This place is located about fifteen miles from Rich
mond in Intelligent and healthy ncrhb ,rhood and
convenient 10 several churches The location i. an cx
cellert one ior Physician The present incumbent On
joys large practice, which could he obtained Dy the
purchaser.
Address Richmond Post. Olfcc box :J.O
luuD p1
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N(lTTCR-

uDY virtue of deed OF trust executed by Thomas j.
Ii Boyd and wife to me q trustee for the benefit OF Jo'
asph kont. dated the 2sh dag Of May lsao ana re.
and Wythe, shkll FRIDAY, November 5. isoe. pro
ceAd to sell the premises the highest bidder or
cash. the following tracts of land One tract containing
abou, 3ls acres and the other nbout 500 acres sad
tracts OF lann e r the valley Of Wolf Creek, In Gos
county Va aud distant about l2 miles from Giles
Court House.
on MONDAY the 9th day Of November 1885, shall pro-
coed to sell on the premises the highest bidder o1
cash tract of land containing about "a acres lying
within the corporate limits of Wytheyic, Va.
Also. on The 9Th day of November, 1885, on the pre-.
misses shall sell the tavern property in the town o.
vile Hotel to the hghes bidder for cash On this ot
there is store house situated.
Such title will be conveyed vested In me as true
tee. n Z hhNi' ifu'e''
Aug 3-c3m
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WESTFKN fiVTEia, FI.N.'-f.'fh hf', -.
,g1ES Hotel !. one of the most pleasantly stua'eo
bouscs In the Valley OF Virginia, and is now ready
e. ~ reception vistcrs who may wish 10 spend tnt
,,- ~ the mountains Persons going 10 ana from tue
soy s find this -ishtiul retreat tor several o"ys'
T.pr5p-;cor has it,ed up nus sulphur Spring one m,e
as, Of fincastle and parties will md TINS deheni
,s,,rr', wslk or can he furnished with comiortapie
.o,vsysnc.s 10 and from the spring The proprietor
in saving that no house in Virginia, Can iurnish
b.,r accommodations than this situated as US Ia
psy n plenty aud surrounded 10y scenery oi the most
For rrns, &c address the undersigned "t fincaste'
Virginia T. ,voIrZ
Muyi
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, the total result of Mr.. Blair two thirds Of til,

TO the total result Of Dir. Blair two thirds Of the
breckenridge American vote, and that it is admit
It'd that two thirds of the American vote is in favor
of Free State What does our neighbor think Of
that pcture7 The Irish vote, eound on the slavery
question: and two-tbrds of the American vote in
favor OF free State. This is the way our neighbor
desires to cultivate intense American sentiment.
We must confess, in this instance We prefer the in.
tense Irish sentiment
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TRUSTEES SALES OF VALUABI.k LAND.

TRUSTEES SALES OF VALUABLE LANDS
AND NEGROES, IN THE COUNTY OF LOUISA
q trustees in Il Deed of Trust from james l.. llairi
"A son and wife dated tho l0,h Of june 1853, u
record In the Clerks Office of Louss County Court, W.
shall for purposes OF said Trust proceed on Wednes
day the first day OF September, 1883 fair, II not h'
next fair day thereafter premises 10 sc thu pro
the county OF Lousa four miles East Of the Court House
On the waters OF North East Greek. containing
rlyn iIIINnRrn avn ~ EUEN NNp = atAHVEI
ACRES,
adjoining the lands Of Jos f"nde:On, aud Others. Or
this lnnd there is large and cOnodiuus dwelling house
recently built Of the trnh.r containing nine gooC
and all the out houses for farm o th
crops raised in this region OF the county. and mosl!
cleared nigood cultivans condition Also anoherract
FORTY-TWO AND QUARTER ACRES,
known Head Quarters adjoining the lands OF Joseph
r. Pendcton and Others This Tract mostly in woods
and very desirable that account, and is about halt
mile distant from the frat Mr. Harris, who resides
The first named will take pleasure in showing the
lands TO any one who may wish TO purchase.
At the time and place, shall sell nine likely
ana grls all the Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farm
ing Utensils, and Crops Of every kind and description
three Horses Yoke OF Oxen Buggy ono Barouchc
three Cows and Calves four ycBrings together with
number of Sheep, Hogs, &c.
Should the sale not be completed on the day com.
mencrd II will be continued from day To- day until com
pleted.
TERMs-The above property will be sold on liberal
terms which will be made known the day OF sale.
able but acting Trustees shall convey ouly such
title as ia vested In us by said deed
E6VEKu EpMARp Il ii bihE; lane, Trustees.
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TEACHERS.

yESWO young gebtIcmen " no nave attended lectures
q at the University OF Virginia. aud had considerable
experience in teaching, drsrous of obininn. the
Pnncipslshp nnd Assistant Assistants of school
either IN The country city. Best testimonials given
For further particulars, address BETA"
Aug 2O-c2w Hampton, Va