r 1861.
--The undersigned offers his services to the public as a Hirer of Negroes for the ensuing year.
His increased experience enables him confidently to promise those who engage his services, that their business will be attended to in the most satisfactory manner, and prompt returns made quarterly.
References.--N. P. & T. C. Howard, Lee A. Pleasants, L. R. Spillman, John H. Guy, Attorneys at Law, Alvoy & Lipscomb, Porter, Harris & Horner, Merchants, Dr. Thomas Pollard, Rev. Philip B. Price, Richmond, Col. B Anderson, N. W. Miller, Dr. John Morris, Dr. G. W. Harris, C. F. Pope, Jno. S. Swilt, Postmaster, John Woodson, Thos. J. Perkins, Goochland Co., Va.; J. L. Crittenden, W. S. Embry, J. Joseph Downman, Fauquier Co., Va.; Geo. Hamilton, Culpeper Co., Va.; W. Lunsford, S. W. Skinker, James For Stafford Co., Va.; Douglas H. Gordon, Fredericksburg, Va.; Col. M. M. Payne, U. S. A., Washington, D. C. Lucien Lewis, Office under Metropolitan Hall, Richmond, Va. de 15--1m
61.
--The undersigned offers his services to the public as a Hirer of Negroes for the ensuing year.
His increased experience enables him confidently to promise those who engage his services, that their business will be attended to in the most satisfactory manner, and prompt returns made quarterly.
References.--N. P. & T. C. Howard, Lee & Pleasants, L. R. Spillman, John H. Guy, Attorneys at Law, Alvey & Lipscomb, Porter, Harris & Horner, Merchants, Dr. Thomas Pollard, Rev. Philip B. Price. Richmond; Col. B. Anderson, N. W. Miller, Dr. John Morris, Dr. G. W. Harris, C. F. Pope, Jno. S. Swift, Postmaster, John Woodson, Thos. J. Perkins, Goochland Co., Va., J. L. Crittenden, W. S. Embry, J. Joseph Downman, Fauquier Co., Va.,Geo. Hamilton, Culpeper Co., Va., W. Lunsford. S. W. Skinker, James Forbes, Stafford Co., Va., Douglas H. Gordon, Fredericksburg, Va., Col. M. M. Payne, U. S. A., Washington, D. C. Lucien Lewis. Office under Metropolitan, Hall, Richmond, Va. de 15--1m
co.--Nothing doing.
The holiday has suspended breaks.
Last quotations: Inferior Lugs at $2.25@2.50, good and fine $3@3.50; inferior Leaf $5@7, good $8@9; fine manufacturing scarce, price $12.50@20; good and fine English $6.50@10.50, fancy cases $20@90.
Wheat.--Nothing doing.
Last quotations: Good to prime Red $1.10@1.15; do. White $1.20@$1.25.
Wines.--Port, Burgundy $1@2.50 per gallon: Port Juice $2.50@4. Madeira, Sicily 45@$1.75; Old Madeira $2.50@4. Sherry, Permartin, Dufi and Gordon, Amentilado $2@6.
Wood — Wholesale: Oak $3.50@$3.75 per cord; Pine $2.75@$3. Retail: Oak $5; Pine $4.50.
Wool.--Tub Washed sold at 35@37; unwashed third less.
Fleece as in quality.
Whiskey.--Richmond Rectified 21 ½@22 ½ cts.; Stearns' Old Maited Rye $1.50; other qualities 75@$1.50 per gallon.
Cattle.
Hogs, Sheep, &c.
Beef.--Supply continues large.
Extreme sales at $2.50 to $4.50 gross, the latter only for a few choice cattle.
The bulk of sales were at medium prices
1861.
--The undersigned offers his services to the public as a Hirer of Negroes for the ensuing year.
His increased experience enables him confidently to promise those who engage his services, that their business will be attended to in the most satisfactory manner, and prompt returns made quarterly.
References.--N. P. & T. C. Howard, Lee & Pleasants, L. R. Spillman, John H. Guy, Attorneys at Law, Alvey & Lipscomb, Porter, Harris & Horner, Merchants, Dr. Thomas Pollard, Rev. Philip B. Price, Richmond; Col. B. Anderson, N. W. Miller, Dr. John Morris, Dr. G. W. Harris, C. F. Pope, Jno. S. Swift, Postmaster, John Woodson, Thos. J. Perkins, Goochland Co., Va.; J. L. Crittenden, W. S. Embry, J. Joseph Downman, Fauquier Co., Va.; Geo. Hamilton, Culpeper Co., Va.; W Lunsford, S. W. Skinker, James Forres, Stafford Co., Va.; Douglas H. Gordon, Fredericksburg, Va.; Col. M. M. Payne, U. S. A., Washington, D. C. Lucien Lewis, Office under Metropolitan Hall, Richmond, Va. de 15--1m
fine $3@3.50; inferior Leaf $5@7, good $@; fine manufacturing scares, price $12.50@20; good and fine English $6.50@10.50, fancy cases $20@ .
Wheat.--Nothing doing.
Last quotations: Good to prime Red $1.10@1.15; do. White $1.20@$1.25.
Whiskey.--Richmond Rectified 21½@22½ cts.; Secarns' Old Maited Rye $1.50; other qualities 75@$1.50 per gallon.
Wines.--Port, Burgundy $1@2.50 per gallon: Port Juice $2.50@4. Madera, Sicily 45@$1.75; Old Madera $2.50@4. Sherry, Permartin, Dun and Gordon, Amontillado $2@4.
Wood — Wholesale: Oak $3.50@$3.75 per cord; Pine $2.75@3.
Retail: Oak $5; Pine $4.50.
Wool.--Tub Washed sold at 35@37; unwashed third less.
Fleece as in quality.
Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, &c.
Beef.--There is a little better feeling in the market, though the sales for the period show a rating off near hall, compared with last year.
during the week at $2.75 to $3.75 per cwt. gross.
Very superior would bring probably $4.
Sheep.--supply not very good,