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1837 AD (search for this): article 2
Life, fire and Marine Insurance.Richmond fire Association.office, no. 158 Main (N. E. Corner of 11th) St.,Richmond, Va.Chartered 29th March, 1837. This old and reliable Institution, with ample capital, and contingent fund carefully invested, continues to insure Slaves, Buildings, Merchandize, of every description; Household Furniture and Family Wearing Apparel, vessels, Cargoes and Freight, at the lowest current rates. Losses adjusted and paid with all possible dispatch. Directors: David Currie, C. T. Wortham, John H. Claiborne, John J. Wilson, Alex. Garrett, Robert M. Burton, Francis J. Barnes, John T. Sublett, Thos. A. Rust, Geo. N. Gwathmey. David Currie, President. John J. Wilson, Treasurer. R. T. Brooke, Secretary. de 27--ly
1840 AD (search for this): article 3
nd exerted himself ably in resisting the compromises offered. The result all know. He has been a leader in the cause of the South, and deserves a place in the picture. As a man of clear head, good judgment, systematic and laborious in his habits, with undoubted nerve, spirit, energy, and will, we cannot help thinking he is an excellent selection for the Department of War at the present juncture. Secretary of the Navy. Hon. John Perkins, Jr., was born in Louisiana, July 1, 1819. In 1840 he graduated at Yale College, and subsequently at the Law School of Harvard College. He began the practice of his profession in New Orleans. In 1851 he was chosen a Judge of the Circuit Court of Louisiana, which position he held until elected to Congress in 1858, where he advocated State-Rights Democratic measures. Since 1855 he has devoted himself to planting in his native State. The post of Secretary of the Navy to the Confederate States is a post requiring prompt energy and sound pract
1851 AD (search for this): article 3
ce in the picture. As a man of clear head, good judgment, systematic and laborious in his habits, with undoubted nerve, spirit, energy, and will, we cannot help thinking he is an excellent selection for the Department of War at the present juncture. Secretary of the Navy. Hon. John Perkins, Jr., was born in Louisiana, July 1, 1819. In 1840 he graduated at Yale College, and subsequently at the Law School of Harvard College. He began the practice of his profession in New Orleans. In 1851 he was chosen a Judge of the Circuit Court of Louisiana, which position he held until elected to Congress in 1858, where he advocated State-Rights Democratic measures. Since 1855 he has devoted himself to planting in his native State. The post of Secretary of the Navy to the Confederate States is a post requiring prompt energy and sound practical judgment. A navy is to be organized, and, as we have recently had occasion to suggest at length, the manner of that organization is of lasting co
1855 AD (search for this): article 3
excellent selection for the Department of War at the present juncture. Secretary of the Navy. Hon. John Perkins, Jr., was born in Louisiana, July 1, 1819. In 1840 he graduated at Yale College, and subsequently at the Law School of Harvard College. He began the practice of his profession in New Orleans. In 1851 he was chosen a Judge of the Circuit Court of Louisiana, which position he held until elected to Congress in 1858, where he advocated State-Rights Democratic measures. Since 1855 he has devoted himself to planting in his native State. The post of Secretary of the Navy to the Confederate States is a post requiring prompt energy and sound practical judgment. A navy is to be organized, and, as we have recently had occasion to suggest at length, the manner of that organization is of lasting consequence. Upon the wisdom exercised in fitting it to the wants of the South, and that as early as practicable, much property and many lives — not to say the Confederate character
1858 AD (search for this): article 3
nerve, spirit, energy, and will, we cannot help thinking he is an excellent selection for the Department of War at the present juncture. Secretary of the Navy. Hon. John Perkins, Jr., was born in Louisiana, July 1, 1819. In 1840 he graduated at Yale College, and subsequently at the Law School of Harvard College. He began the practice of his profession in New Orleans. In 1851 he was chosen a Judge of the Circuit Court of Louisiana, which position he held until elected to Congress in 1858, where he advocated State-Rights Democratic measures. Since 1855 he has devoted himself to planting in his native State. The post of Secretary of the Navy to the Confederate States is a post requiring prompt energy and sound practical judgment. A navy is to be organized, and, as we have recently had occasion to suggest at length, the manner of that organization is of lasting consequence. Upon the wisdom exercised in fitting it to the wants of the South, and that as early as practicable, m
1860 AD (search for this): article 1
n'n, Califor'ia, New Jersey, lowa, North Carolina; and at the Fairs of the-- American Institute, N. York; Mechanics' Association, Boston; Franklin Institute, Philadelphia; Mechanics' Institute, Baltimore; Mechanics' Institute, Washington; Mechanics' Association, Cincinnati; Kentucky Institute, Louisville; Mechanical Association, St. Louis; Mechanics' Institute, San Francisco; Mechanics' Institute, Chicago; The Virginia Mechanics' Institute, Richmond, 1860, Gave them a Silver Medal — the highest premium. Read this extract, from the report of the Examining Committee. (The committee were all thorough machinists, and made a careful examination of the machines submitted to their inspection:) "No. 1. The Wheeler &Wilson Machine makes what is popularly called the lock stitch, and in view of the economy of thread required for said stitch, its elasticity, strength, and beauty of appearance, the committee prefer it for the practical purpose
March 27th, 1860 AD (search for this): article 1
t escape of Wm. Booth, a member of the gang, and the circumstances connected therewith as reported, the accuracy of which the overseers denied in some particulars, and inquired what they must do when parties refused to work. In reply, he said there must be no more escapes, there need be none, and when such an event did occur it must be reported instantly to him or some other magistrate. He said in reference to the government of refractory subjects, power was given him by a law passed March 27th, 1860, to order 10 lashes to be given to a free negro for each separate offence reported, and to order a white subject to solitary confinement, with bread and water diet, for ten days for each offence, with the accompaniment of balls and chains. He had not exercised power heretofore not delegated to him, but having authority he could now, in cases being reported to him, exercise the same, not only in behalf of law and order, but to the upholding of the authority of the overseers. We would s
September 6th, 1860 AD (search for this): article 4
Supreme Court of Appeals. --Present Judges Allen, Daniel, Moncure, and Robertson. The following decrees have been entered since our last report of 20th February: The petition of Wm. M. Hume, adm'r. of Jas. Moxley, dec'd , for an appeal from decree of Circuit Court of Fauquier county of 6th September, 1860, in a suit in which petitioner was plaintiff, and Meredith Eskridge and others were defendants, heard and denied. Nathan A. Holman vs. Michael Hart, upon a writ of supersedeas from judgment of Circuit Court of Buckingham county. Partly heard — no decision. Petition of Maria E. Kirkmeyer, adm'x. of Fred. Kirkmeyer, for a writ of supersedeas to a judgment rendered by Henrico Circuit Court Oct. 9, 1860, affirming, with costs, a judgment recovered by James Jones against the said petitioner, denied. Wm. P. Browne vs. Wm. Rencher, &c., upon appeal from decree of Circuit Court of city of Williamsburg and County of James City. Partly heard — no decisio
October 9th, 1860 AD (search for this): article 4
Supreme Court of Appeals. --Present Judges Allen, Daniel, Moncure, and Robertson. The following decrees have been entered since our last report of 20th February: The petition of Wm. M. Hume, adm'r. of Jas. Moxley, dec'd , for an appeal from decree of Circuit Court of Fauquier county of 6th September, 1860, in a suit in which petitioner was plaintiff, and Meredith Eskridge and others were defendants, heard and denied. Nathan A. Holman vs. Michael Hart, upon a writ of supersedeas from judgment of Circuit Court of Buckingham county. Partly heard — no decision. Petition of Maria E. Kirkmeyer, adm'x. of Fred. Kirkmeyer, for a writ of supersedeas to a judgment rendered by Henrico Circuit Court Oct. 9, 1860, affirming, with costs, a judgment recovered by James Jones against the said petitioner, denied. Wm. P. Browne vs. Wm. Rencher, &c., upon appeal from decree of Circuit Court of city of Williamsburg and County of James City. Partly heard — no decisio
1861 AD (search for this): article 1
the aggregate rent $180 per annum. And immediately thereafter, say at 5 o'clock P. M., on the premises, a lot at the corner of Venable and McCance streets, fronting on the south side of Venable street 55 feet, running back 53 feet, having thereon a Brick and Framed Tenement, formerly used as a Store and Dwelling. At the same hour and place will be sold a lot containing about two Acres, in Henrico, on the Meadow Bridge road, near the residence of Albert A. Morris, Esq. And another lot near the above, containing about one Acre, on the cross road leading from the Meadow Bridge road to the Mechanicsville Tollgate, and adjoining the Farm of Dr. F. H. Deane. Terms.--For the Slaves, 4 months credit, for approved, endorsed, negotiable paper, interest added. For the Real Estate, one-fourth cash; balance at 4, 8 and 12 months, for negotiable paper, interest added, secured by a trust deed. The taxes for 1861 to be paid by the purchasers. Goddin &Apperson, Auct'rs. fe 21
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