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BANKRUPT NOTICES,

5OS5 y
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE--That ON the
Il LIST day of December, a. d. 1873, a warrant
in bankruptcy was issued out of the District
Court of the United States against the estate of
r. w. H. Parsons, of Sussex county, and
State OF Virginia, who has been adjudged
bankrupt on his own petition THAT the pay.
ment Of any debts, and the delivery of any
property belonging to said bankrupt, to him or
for his use, and the transfer of any property by
him. are forbidden by law:--That meeting of
the creditors of said bankrupt, to prove their
debts, and choose one or more assignees of
his estate, will be held at Court of
Bankruptcy, to be holden at Richmond,
Virginia. before w. w. Forbes. esq, register,
on the 10th day of January, a. d., 1874, at 10
O'Clock q. m. DAVID B. PARKER,
de l8-T2w us Marshal
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II THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
y. TED STATES for the Eastern District of

II N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
~ TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia. II
In the matter of Geo. H. billiard, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
At Richmond, this26th DAY of November, 1873.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition
has been, to wit: on the Goth day of November,
a. d., 1878, filed in said District Court, by Geo.
H. billiard. of Sussex ounty. Virginia, in said
district, who has been heretofore duly declared
bankrupt under the act of Congress entitled
IAN Act to establish uniform system of bank
ruptcy throughout the United States, J" approved
March I'd, 1867, for a discharge and certificate
thereof from all his debts and other claims
proyable under said act, and that the 10th day
Of February, q. d., 1874, at 10 O'Clock a. M,
before W. w. Forbes, one of the registers of
said court in bankruptcy, at his office in Rich.
mond in said district, is the time and place
assigned for the hearing of the same, when
and where you may attend and show cause, il
my you have. why the prayer of tho said petit.
ion should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
md third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and
,lace. $50 w. w. FoRREs
4A Register in Bankruptcy
ia l-Th2w for the Sd Congl Dist of Va.
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In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
4 ted states for the Eastern District of Virginia
In the matter of Thomas L. Scott, bankr pit
lin bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the 7th day of November a. d ;,
1873. - - -
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit on the 9TH day of November, a.
d., 1873, filed In the said District court by Thos.
L. Scott, of Caroline county in said district,
who has heretofore been duly declared bankrupt
under the Act of Congress entitled San Act to
establish a Uniform System of Bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd. 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable I'M.
der said act, and that the 10th day of February
d., 1874, at 10 o'clock a. M, before w. w. Forbes;
one of the registers of said Court in Bankruptcy,
at his office in Richmond in said district, is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same, when and where you may attend and show
cause, If any you have, why the prayer Of said
Petition may not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meeting of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held Mt the same time and
place. w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for
ia l-Th2w the 4th Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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tUy
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. That ON the
l. goth day of November, a. d., 1878, war;
rant in bankruptcy was issued out of the Dis.
trict Court of the United States for the Eas-
tern District of. Virginia, against the estate of
Thos. Travis Brooks, of Dinwiddie county and
State of Virginia, who has been adjudged
a bankrupt on his creditors petition That the
payment of any debts, and the delivery of any
property belonging to said bankrupt to him or
for his use, and the transfer of any property by
him, are forbidden by law That meeting of
the creditors of said bankrupt, to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees of his
estate, will be held at court of bankruptcy to be
holden at Richmond, Va, before w. w Forbes,
esq.,, register, on the 9th day OF January
a. d. 1874, at 10 o'clock a. m.
DAVID b. PARKER,
no 26-W2w u. S. Marshal,
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By Grnbbs & Williams, Auctoneers.
O. ASSIGN-r'S SALE IN
270 ACRES OF LAND IN POWHATAN =
COUNTY.

In compliance with an order of the District
court of the United States, for the Eastern dis.
trlct of Virginia, dated August 9th, 1873, In
the matter Of James Denoon, bankrupt will
offer for sale at public auction, on THURSDAY,
JANUARY 10, 1874 at o'clock p m /, in front
OF the United States courthouse, in the city of
Richmond. VALUABLE LANDS, as follows
No. LILO ACRES OF LAND known as "Spring
HILL" lying in the county of Powhatan,
adjoining the lands of Phillip Cooke and
others, with dwelling and ont houses there.
on. N#E1a HH4
No. 2.--lo0 ACRES OF LAND known as ''Mt
Pleasure" adjoining tract No l.. There Is
dwelling house and out-buildings thereon
To be sold clear of all liens and membranes
except the wife's contingent right of DOVER
TERMS :-Onc-third cash /; balance on credit
OF six and twelve months, the purchaser to give
notes with interest added at the rate of six per
cent. per annum, for the deferred payments
and the title to be retained until said notes are
paid. VIM. II. ALJDERDICE.
de 29-2aw3w Assignee
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ASslGNEEs' SALE
'ALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE COffN
TY OF LANCASTER, VIRGINIA.


In obedience to an order of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of yir-
girnia, dated February 9Th. 1873, in the matter
OF E. L. Dobyns, bankrupt. We will sell
at public sale, on SATURDAY, JAN
UARY 10TH, 1874, at 12 o'clock M, in front of
the United States custom house, in the city of
Richmond, the following property, 10 wit. i'll
ACRES OF LAND, more OF less, with the
family residence and other buildings thereon.
lying near the village of Kilmarnock, In the
county of Lancaster, Virginia, and bounded by
the land of VIM. L. Dogget, the estate of Addi.
son Hall and the lands of VIM. Davenport.
TERMS.-One-third cash the balance on a
credit OF six and twelve and eighteen months,
the purchaser to give notes for the deferred paw.
ments, with approved security, and interest at
SIX per cent. per annum to be added, title to be
retained until said notes are paid
VIM. FLEGENHEIMER,
RIO. M. MAYO.
ae il-2awS" Assgnees.
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GROCERIES. &c

BACON A nj L A r D-Western Shout
aers, saS'4c.; Bone Sides, 7NasAc.; Clear
Rib, aa9hc.; Breasts, 10al4c.; Plain Hams. la
l3c. Sugar-cured, 12al3c.; Canvassed, l2al4c.;
Virginia hog-round, 9ac9h. Lard, Country, sa9c
Baltimore leaf In tierces and barrels, l0aloh c.;
in half barrels, l0kc.; In kegs. l2a12kc. These
are the iobbing prices.
CANDLES.-Tallow l2hal4 cents per pound:
Adamantine, Halo cents. .a L.
COFFEE-Rio. fair to good. 26a2sc. prime to
choice, 27a29c; Laguayra, 2sasOc; Java,
27a2S; Mocha, zoe -
COTTON YARNS-Country yarns, Nos To
IL. $l.66; Leaksqille, N. c., yarns, 1856
Observation-Disclosures gross. %. 6oa6 per
barrel North Carolina No cut, $S.OOa$s. 80 per
Darrei; North Carolina No. roe &9a$e. 80 per
barrel; half-barrel $3.50; North Carolina No. l
gross. MISUNDERSTANDING Bay mackerel,
$lsa$ls; No. Shore, $s.25a$s; No. lin bar
RESI- *l3 No. large Tin barrels) $llo0a$ll 80,
PLOW OASTINGS-Wholesaie. size; retail,
GRINDsToNEs-lxa2c per lib. for small and
medium; large size, 2Aa2N.
1RON-Bar 4@4Ac for common sizes A6a6k
for bands; Norway and Sweedes, 8 hasxc Coun.
try Hammered, INC; Sheet, Sc.
LUMP PLASTER, $3.50: Ground. slo. so To
sll.oo per ton; calcined, o.. Lump plaster
scarce.
LEAD-Pig, shaskc per pound. Bar lead
s1aloc.
AQoohS = Rectifed whiskev-- Common
Hec''hed' soa*iIo; full proof $l.lOc al 20
'neaiunn rye Slooa2; pure old rye, $2a4; Vir
ginia Mountain rye, new, $l.76; old, $2.60a4 80.
Domestic brandies, $l.26a2 Domestic gins,
100 Fruit brandies, $ls5ai.6O; Black.
berry do, $l.26al.6O. Genuine Holland Gin.
$1,000 per case.
LIME AND CErIENT-Rockyille. virgins.
u .2oal.4O: Rlyerton, sl.2Oal 40 Rock,anS
s1.6o by quantity from wharf; sl76 nv ref All
from store: Rosedale, $2.2Oa2.26; Calcined plas.
ter. S2.76as James River Cement. s2a2.2s
M Al'l AND sYRUPS-Amber good
syrup ooaoo; N. y. Molasses 7oaSo; Dark Stand.
ara M iasses Syrups, In barrels &c; in tierces
70; In hogsheads, Use; Cuba Muscovado. in bar.
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U. s. PATENT OFFICE,
WASHINGTON ID. O., December 20, 1873 :
On the petition Of Irvine p. Hoag, of Peters
burg, Va administrator OF Nathan Hoag, de.
ceased, and William H. Tappey, of same place,
praying for the extension of a patent granted
to the said Nathan Hoag and William H. Tap
pey on the 27th day of March. 1850. for an inn
provement in tobacco screws
tits ordered that the testimony in the case be
closed ON the 24ra DAY OF FEBRUARY
NEXT; that the time for filing arguments and
the Examiners report be limited to the 9TH
DAY OF MARCH NEXT; and that said petit
ton be heard on the 18th DAY OF MARCH
NEXT. .sg
Any person may oppose this extension.
NJ. ID. LEGGETT,
de 2s-law3w Comm issioner.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
4 UNITED STATES, for the Eastern District
of Virginia.
In the matter w. Bowie, MISUNDERSTANDING
ruptcy.
At Richmond, Va, this 18th day Of Dec, 1873.
To Whom it May Concern-The undersigned,
$. u, Witt, of Richmond, IIenrico county,
Virginia, hereby gives notice of his appoint
ment as assignees of the estate of w.
Bowie, of the county of Louisa, in said
district; and who was to- witt on the sth day
OF Nov, a. d., 1873, adiudged bankrupt upon
the petition of himself, by the District Court Of
the United States for said district @
Dated at Richmond, the 18th day of December,
a. a., 1873: S. b. WITT,
de l9-FSw Assignee.
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e0 H. MICK,
AUCTIoNEER AND COMMISSION MER-
CHANT, l4I4 MAIN STREET.

On consignment, large and desirable stock
of FURNITURE, CRocKERY, GLASSWARE
DRY GOODS, HATS, CAPS, NOTIONS, CLOTH
ING, &c.
would respectfully call the attention of the
citizens of Richmond and public generally, to
this large and varied stock of the above named
goods, embracing as it does nearly every article
to be found in well-stocked house. The most
of these goods have been purchased since the
great financial crisis, at greatly reduced prices,
which enables me to offer to the trade and con-
sumers, at private sale. greater inducements
than can be found elsewhere in the city.
AUCTION SALES DAILY. s.
Consignments solicited. Outdoor sales
promptly attended to. $780,. -
s-e. 100 II. MCCORMICK,
oc4 Auctioneer and Com. Merchant.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIE rrN1.

THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIE UNI.
n,,,a ted States for the Eastern District of Vir-
, II 'ae matter OF Orson Adams. receiver, VS..
3. ~ Wright Co., bankrupts-in bankruptcy.
1873. eA'''''
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Inc Undersigned, Orson Adams, of Petersburg,
IN lne county OF Dinwiddie, and State of Viz.
shiia' hereby gives notice of his appointment
as assignee OF the estate Of F. M. Wright &
oo' OF ths county Of Dinwiddie. in said district,
VINO Were, on the 18th day OF November, a. d.,
.o'o, ao1udged bankrupts upon the pc tition of
onited States, for said district.
a. d. 1872. 0pSSE AZ nDDSssSemper,
Ia G-MSw aaai,
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LIVE STOCK.

RICHMOND. January /, 1874.
The annual report of Louis Gimmi, weigh
master at state scales, shows the transactions in
live stock during the year 1873. 1t is proper to
state that this report does not embrace a large
amount Of live stock which was sold by the
herd
Cattle, 5sGl head, weight, 6,49T42O pounds.
Sheep, s,2ls head, weight, Gil, 73J pounds.
HOGS, l0.2l6 head, weight. ,446,475 pounds
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ut the following prices :

RICHMOND, December q, 1873.
Mr. Il. Gimm, weighmaster at the Live Stock
Scales, makes the following report of transac.
tons for the week ending December "a:
Cattle, So head, sold from 80 O00s5 co per
hundred lbs. gross. Sheep, sold from "a 0O@6 90
per 100 lbs. gross. Hogs, (market fun sold from
S6 2o@7 so net. yeals, per head from IS oo0
REMARKs.--No extra cattle on the market.
small lots would command good prices.
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Auorros SALES.
AZ AUCTION BALES.
BY Grubbs g. Williams, Auctioneers.
~ ASsIGNEE's SALE. -
VALUABLE LANDS IN DINwIDDIE
COUNTY, VA.

Il
BY virtue of an order of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of vir-
ginia, dated June 9, 1879, in the IN after of vii.
liam b. Cleaton, guardian w. Thomas Rogers,
bankrupt, will sell at public auction, on
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. 1874, at / O'Clock
p. m. in front of the United States courthouse,
in the city of Richmond, the following de-
scribed property
No. 1-Contaning 400 ACRES OF LAND,
lying in Dinwiddie county, about six miles from
wilson depot on the Southside railroad with
DWELLING and out houses thereon. ~
No. 2-Contaning ~ ACRES OF LAND, ad.
joining tract No. !. No improvements.
No. s-Contalning 229 Ia ACRES OF LAND
adjoining the former tracts No buildings there
on.
These lands adjoin the lands of G. ]. Cabi-
ness Peterson Allgood and others.
To be sold clear of all liens and encumbran.
ces, except the wifes contingent right of dover.
TERMS :--One-third cash balance on a
credit of SIX and twelve months, with interest
added at six per cent. per annum, purchaser to
give notes for the deferred payments, title to be
retained until said notes are paid.
VIM. II. ALLDERDICE,
oe Zs-Zaw5w Assignee.
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In obedience 10 an order of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Viz
ginia, dated February 9th, 1878, in the matter of
r.. II. Mothershead, bankrupt, we will sell, at
public auction, on SATURDAY, JANUARY
10th, 1874, at ~ O'Clock, M, in front of the
United States coustom house. in the city Of
Richmond, the following property, to wit !:
40 ACRES lying and being at Lyelrs store, in
Richmond county, and 1876 ACRES, lying and
being at Porters store, in Westmoreland county.
with all the improvements and buildings thereon,
boundaries to be given on the day of sale. The
said property is subject to the wife's contingent
right of dover.
TERMS.-0ne-third cash the balance on a
credit of twelve and eighteen months, the pur.
chaser to give notes for the deferred payments
with approved security and interest at six per
cent. per annum to be added, title to be retained
until said notes are paid.
ssE VIM. FI.EGENHEIMER
AK VIM. M, WALKER,
de 6-2aw3w Assignees
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OFF OF CLERK HOUSE OF DELEGATES, 4
RICHMOND, Va, December % 1879 (
DY AUTHORITY OF AN ACT OF AS
- SEMBLY, approved April I'd. 1878, 1t is
lawful for the Circuit Court judges of this Com.
monwealth. until the times for holding the terms
of their respective courts shall be prescribed by
law, to fix the time for holding such terms.
The terms of the Fifth circuit has been fixed
Us follows
BEDFORD CousTY.-20th February, 18th May and
LIST September.
APPoMATTox CouNTY.-6th March, s0th May
and l4th September. - =
MISSION CousTY.--l7th March, s0th May and
2Srd September.
AMHERST CoUNrY.-29th March, 10th June and
18th October.
CAMPBELL CoUSTY-9th April, Goth June and
18th October.
October -
J. BELL BIGGER,
CLERK Of House of Delegates of Virginia.
de 23--2aw4w
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
ginia.
In the matter of Samuel Sutherland, bank.
rupt-n bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the 3oth day of December
1873
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice, hereby that a petition
has been, to wit: on the sOth day of December.
1873, filed In said District Court by Sam'l Suth-
erland, of Richmond city, in said district who
has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
actof Congress entitled San act to establish a
uniform system Of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for
discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act.
and that the 10th day of February, a. d., 1874
at 10 o'clock q. m, before w. w. Forbes, one
of the registers Of said court in bankruptcy, at
his Office in Richmond in said district, is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same; when and where you may attend and
show cause. If any you have, why the prayer
Of the said petition should not begranted.
You are also hereby notified that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank.
rupt will be held at the same time and place,
W. W. FORBES,
Register In Bankruptcy for the
"a l-Th2w r3d Congl Dist. of Va.
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COMMERCIAL.
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.

RICHMOND. January o, 1874.
offerings.
Wheat--White, COS bushels.
Corn-White, 2s6 bushels.
Oats-60 bushels.
Peas--30 bushels.
Sales
Wheat-White, 6S bushels at 81 80
Corn--White, 2s6 bushels private terms.
Peas-Blacksye, S0c
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BArxRupr NOTICES.


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
u TED STATES for the Eastern District of
In the matter of l.. J.. Brickhouse, bank.
rupt-in bankruptcy.
1873. ' -''A e"' VI pe'''"'''
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: on the Goth day of Dec. 1873, filed
In said District Court by l.. L. Brickhouse, of
Richmond city, In said district, who has
Keen heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the act of Congress entitled can act to establish
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March Cd, 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 10th day of February, 1874, at 10
O'Clock q. m, before w. W. Forbes, one of
the registers of said court In bankruptcy, at his
Office In Richmond, Va, in said district,
Is the time and place assigned for the hearing OF
the same, when and where you may attend and
show cause. If any you have, why the prayer
OF the said petitioner should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. WV. FORBES.
Register in Bankruptcy for
Ia l-Fh2w 3rd Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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"A AsSIGNEE'S SALE m
REAL ESTATE IN RICBM0Nh
COUNTY, VIRGINIA.


In obedience to an order of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District, of yir-
glnia, dated February 9Th, 1873, in the matter of
Kenner r. Cralle, bankrupt, we will sell at pub.
lie SALE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH 1874,
at IL O'Clock m, in front of the United States
enstom.house, in the city of Richmond, FOUR
TRACTS OF LAND, in fee simple, to wit:
4s ACRES, 80 ACRES, 20 ACRES, 81 ACRES.
lying In Richmond county, in the vicinity of
Farnham's Roads. Also, A LIFE INTEREST
IN THREE TRACTS, to wit in rs ACRES.
43A ACRES, and % ACRES, lying and being in
the same county, with all the improvements
and buildings on said property. boundaries
will be given on the day Of sale.
TERMS.-One.third cash the balance on n
credit of twelve AMI eighteen months, the pur.
chaser to give notes for the deferred payments.
with good security, and interest ut six per cent.
per annum to be added, title to be retained until
said notes are paid.
VIM. FLEGENHEIMER,
WIN. A, JONES, s
de G--2aw3w Assignees