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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-06
Fyl0afe Academy.


HURiNG the ensuing year the Rev. c.
~ IL. DiVENloH viii resume and pur-
cue the professional instruction of youth, az
the Sweet Springs. The extreme healthi-
ness OF the situation, the cheapness ofboard-
ing, the total exclusion from every oppor
tunity or Indictment to dissipation, and the
singular advantage it enjoys of being visit
ed by number of literary characters, ca
pable or inspecting and experimenting its
management, render this among the most
ligible situatinsinV Virginia for an institution
of this nature, and are among the principal
reasons which have induced him to max >
choice Of this most delightful and advanta-
geous place, as the scat of his seminary.
His course ofinstruCtion viii be diyisiblc
into two parts: The FIRST will comprehend
English Grammar, Geography with the
use of the Terrestrial Globe and Maps, E.
locution, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Eu.
slid's Elements. The greatest attention
will also be paid to the study of the dead
languages, where it may be the desire of
parents or guardians. The second part will
comprehend Logic, Political Economy, His
tory, Composition and Ethics. 1t is his
most anxious wish that a majority of his
pupils may be composed of boys from nine
TO fifteen years of age, who will be continu-
ed under his direction till they shall COM
plete the course.
Under these circumstances he flatters
himself it would be in his power to render
permanent and substantial services. and 20
inspire his pupils with a Ieve o. virtue.
knowledge and predilectisn for manly, use
ful and honorable sentiments and pursuits.
which would exert q predominant influence
over their future happiness and usefulness
in life.
He wishes 10 receive from 90 to IS pu.
pills. His charge for tuition will be 10 dol
lars per quarter, paid in advance, for boys
under IS years of ago and II 1-2 dollars
per quarter, paid IN advance, for boys be
yond that age. His charge for board, wash
ing, candles and fire (th@ fees Of tuition not
iDcluded) will be 20 dollars per quarter,
paid in advance, for boys under Is years
Of age, and % 1-2 dollars per quarter, paid
in advance, for boys after that age. Each
boarder must furnish his own bed, or lie
subjected to an additional charge Of 7 dol
lars per annum, payable as above, in case
OF having it furnished.-Parents who may
wish to place their children under his di-
rection will please make application to
Mcssrs. GEORGE and RoBERr TURNER,
Richmond, or to the subscriber at the Sweet
Springs.
G. II. DEVENlSH.
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FOR SALE.

. ofho9ife Colonel Mayo's new Bai dinrs.
9TH, Bird and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in
hnds. OF the crop l8O5-Imported early
New England Rum in hhds. and barrels
l piPe very Superior Hollands Gin
Rye Whiskcy In Barrels
Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto
Coffee by the barrel or bag
Beef and Pork in barrels
Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or
planting
Potomac Shad and Herrings,
Stone Lime in large and small casks.
And general assortment of GROCF.
RlES, &c. &c.-which win be sold low
for Cash, good psper, or EXCHANGED for
country produce, by
go JOB GREENE.
Richmond, 9th Nav. 1a6z IL
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SECOND VOL.
REVISED CODE.

GENTLEMEN who have bees 50 good as 70
receive subscriptions TO the SECOND VN-
June Of The REVISED CODE % VfRCt.
MA Ssnow in the press, arc respeetf ul.
ly rqpcsied to re,un the subScripuou-papers 10
INC pub'!soer by re 6rst Of November ncxt or
which day the subscription, az t,,e present price.
will be cictej.
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LAMD
IL the staks Of oAlo-Rar SALr

'I
'HE sussc,iber wishes TO SELL vslusb,e
TRACT or LAND in Inc =. 80. ,,e f,, Gu.
containing 1000 acres. This trac, a III c,sei
lent quaiy. as tho subscriber has understood r,o,,
mos respectable information. IL lies ON Dre-
creek, branch Of the Sctofa abou, Is nj
from Chiiicothe. in a well fettled nei,hb,rhood
and is very convenient 70 the trade Of Ihe Ohio
lie will dispose 6 IL FOR cash, ~ or. a ,bo,r
cIedL ior NOES sego iabe az TIE Bank ofVir
gina; az va exchange II for = rerty IN he
city of liChnoud. An urqutsionsbie / le. win
seneral wsuam y. viii be made ia the pu,es.see
wv. aftGfoRD.
Richmond, Sept. %. 1907. #
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n n Hssts -Rn5trt King, and Charles CROUCH
~ ton and Robert King. James Thompson,
and Thomas Ka9enhill, John Edie, Conrad
Lamb and William Davidson Execuots of
James Short, dce.--71KB NOT1CK, that I
shaii proceed TO take the following dispositions,
~ the times and places hereafter mentioned, to
bersad as evidence in two quits nov depending
IN the Cbancery Court for the Richmond Dix.
trict, in which am plaintiff aud you are the de-
3snGantB, to wit the depotition Of John NJ
Rose and Others, on the 10Th day Of October
MKT at the Dwelling House Of Major David
Patteson, Of Buckingham county on tile
I'D DAY oF October. 1907, shall proceed TO
latG the deposition Of Mr.. John Love and o.
there, beryssn the hours often o'clock and sun
set Of the same day, at Jhe house Of Thadeus
hiofris n FapqUiCr c6VTthoase---and on the 5tls
day of November, 1907, between the hours Of
ten 81 the morning and sunset of the same, at
Ule heOfe Il Mr. Simpson at the Turnpike gate
nsNi Alexandria, shall take the deposition Of
Doctorktgnry Rose and others..
ROBERT II. KOSE.
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

United States Court, fifth Circuit, and
Virginia District, May term, 1907.
Luke Tiernan, Ph.
against, -
Mary Brent, widow of George Brent, Da.
MEL Brent, Robert Brent, John Cook, 9
Bailey Washington, William Brent and 3
Robert Brent, Mary Brent and George :
Brent. infant children of George and y
Mary Brent, peGs.
TIE defendants Daniel Brent and William
, Brent, not having entered their appear,
ance' and given security according 10 rsle of
this court, and it appearing the satisfaction of
the nou't,,tha they are not inhabitants Of this
district on the motion of the plaintiff by his
COUNSEL 1t is ordered, That the said defendants
do appear here on the frst day Of the next
term aed answer the plaintiff IS bill, and that
copy OF tins order be forthwith inserted in some
one OF the newspapers, published in The city Of
Richmond for two months successfully, and
posted al the front door Of the capitol in the SAID
city.
A Copy, Teste,
VIM. Marshall, elk.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

A quarterly Court contnueu auu
held for Prince Edward county,
August the 18th. 1907.
""''am Wmtwo'th' Comph
John SPaulding and his wife, 3
John Burton, John Ward and .
his wife, Robert Burton, Thomas = )
Wilson and his wife. and :
Anderson Burton by John Redd his
guardian, and Osborne Lccke,t. execu.
tor OF James Scott, dec. Dcfs
THE defendant Robert Burton, not having en-
= tered his appearance and given security &C
cnrdinS 20 an act of the General Assembly and
the rules OF this court, and i, appearing tic the
satisfaction OF the court, that ne is not an inha-
brant or this state. the morton Of the conp'ai.
nant by his counsel, 1t is ordered, That the said
defendant Robert nu tor, do appear here ON the
FIRST day of November court nexr, and answer
the comPtainarts bill, and thar copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in some one OF the
public newspapers printed in the City of Richmond
tor two months excessively. and also posted a,
the front door of the courthouse of this county
"A Copy, Teste,
Benjamin Watkins, D. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

ut q Court Of Quarterly Session continued
and hid TOR .A!5ema'Ae county, The 5M
day Of august, 1907.
John NJ Coy, rltf.
Agdin't
Henry E"nmerson, Josiah Hum l" @0H"ee'v'
Phrey & Jacob Giit, defts }
TEE defendant Jacob Gilt. not having entered
his appearance and given security according
TO the act of assembly and the rules of this
court and IL appearing TO the satisfaction of the
court that he is not an inhabitant of this com.
monwealth; On the motion OF the plaintiff by his
counsel. II Is ordered. that the said defendant
appear here on the FIRST day of the next term
and answer the bill of the plaintiff and thar a
copy Of This order be forthwith inserted in the
Virginia Argus printed in the city of Richmond,
for two'months excessively, and posted at the
from door the courthouse OF the said county.
A coPy,-Tsste,
-ALer'r. Garrett, q. c. a. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
The Subscriber.

CeoPosEs to sell valuable MILL, on South
anna River, about forty miles from u;,t,
mond, the county of Louisa. well situated
ter custom, and in situation favorable for +,
+upply OF wheat This Mill is newly built. and
fu nished with four pair of Stones. two COLOGNE
and Two Burrs; calculated for the maruiaofnr.
ing OF Hour; the Machinery in general. exceed
insiy well executed. l, is supposed, that those
who would wish to purchase. will see the p,o-
perry when they may be made acquainted with
the terms.
John Todd.
Sent IS. ,,os
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I . BE IYENTED-
FOR SALE,

FOR Sale,
n HY LANDS in Cumberland county. I,;,,
1NI on Appomauox river. joining the lands 81
Messrs. William Il George Skipwith this land
is equal If not superior 20 any land in Gambler
land comfy, off James river. it contains COZ
acres, one half of which is covered wnh ine
timber ot'every description There is on this land
decent dwelling house, and between four and
hive hundred BEARING apple trees Of choice frni,
One third Of the money will be expec,cj ,rbs,,
title is made. the other two thirds may be divided
into two annual payments. Mr. Je1man Baker
or Mr. William Skipwith will shew the land 70
any person wishing to become purchaser.
FRANCIS EPPES.
Chesterfield. June 3. 1907. no
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FALL GOODS.


KIRBT, DRAKE 50 Union
a RE now receiving by the Ship Rolla, from,
London. a large and handsome a.sor,rnSn,
of FASHION ABLE GOODS, (seIectedbS a
partner of the house.) >7
AMONG WHICH ARE ucs
London Supsrfine Cloths, Casimeres. and T,o;.
liners. superior quality.
Gentlemen's Patent Silk and Beaver Ha,s.
Ghildren's Trafalgar and Erskne do. -
Elegant I.eno PiqUet and Scwed Musiins.
DO. Robes and Dresses.
Solorsd Italian Grapes for Ladies' Dresses.
SilJ Cotton, and Worsted Ho,iry.
irish Linens Lawns and sheetings. " ID ."
~ Cotton Stirring, very fine. 1HW
Ladies' Kid Slices zoo s. 30
Caliieocs Cambricks, chambrays, Cotton Sod
Thread Lsees, &c. g go. T7''N
And in daily expectation of receiving he he
Froteettess from Liverpool, larre asSoYtrnsr,
Of COARSE WoOLENS, and all Of which
WIZ oe sold very low Wholesale and reGaiIaor
CASH or on short credit to puue,uai cus,afns,s.
Richmond, September %. 1907, .lEre
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
Drugs & Medicines.

Daniel Nm. Sackriacr So Co..
Have this day opened general assorrmen, oe
DRUGS & MEDICINES, I'll
And great variety of valuable PATENT ME-.
DIClNES, which they are determined 20 sell
on reasonable terms.
DANIEL WM.SACKRIDER offers his ser.
vices 20 the Citizens Of Richmond and ms vicj-
MY as practitioner Of Physic, Surgery, &c. &c.
iie mas every reason to believe his professional
services will be satisfactory TO those who vii
nononor him with their confidence.
Richmond, July goth, nearly opposite Doet
F'pshee's TO-,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
a Copy, Teste,
VIM. Marshall, elk.
In KING William COUNTY Court, Ju-
" 9th, 1907. IN


ly 9th, 1907. ~
Christopher Tompkins. Complainant In
HSaiHH Chan.
Ihos Reeves & John Temple, defts epy.
THE defendant Thomas Reeves, NOT having
entered his appearance and given security
according to The Act Of Assembly, and the rules
Of this Court, and ii appearing to the sa,i,fac.
ton OF the Court, that he is not avn ipbsbitaut Of
his country. On the motion Of the Complai-
SAINT by his counsel. il is ordered, that the said
defendant Reeves, do appear here on the fonrth
Monday in November next, and answer the bill
OF the Complainant; and that a copy Of this orr
der be fophwi.hinserted in some newspaptr pub
lished in the city Of Richmond for two ronths
excessively, and posted at the frcnt door Of the
Court huuSc Of tits county. And il Is further
ordered that the defendant Temple do npt pay,
convey away. or sectete any debts by him owing
10 the Otner defendant, Thomas Reeves, until
tie furthcr order or decree of this court.
+ ,.'t IA Copy 'Ieste,r -.F -..s', u
Robert Pollard, c. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
United States Court, Rfth Circuit, ana
Virginia District, May term, 1907.

United States Court, afth Circuit, ana
Virginia District, May term, 1907.
Robert Berkeley and Julia his wife, later
Julia Carter, daughter and deyisee Of
Robert Carter, deceased, Pits. ~
Against,
Oeotgeo Carter, acting executor and devi ,
see of the same Robert Carter, Priscilla -
Mitchell and Robert Mitchell her hus
band, Betsey Lsudon Ball aHd Spencer :
Ballhe husband. Harriet Lucy haund, s
Sarah FaiIfax Chinn, John Tasksr Car.
ter, Sophia Carer, Harriet Peck, Iohn =
Peck, Emanuel Peck, Tasker Garter @
Quinton, an infant, Hugh Quinton. -
guardian of Tasker Carter Ouinton, Fran. -.
els Jones, Thomas Jones, Sarah ZONES. ?
Elizabeth Jones and lane Jones, infants
BY Walter Jones their guardian, =
De6s
'THE defendant Sophia Carer, nor having % .
tered her appearance. ard given sccnri,y
according to a rule Of this court, and il appea,
ing to the satisfaction Of the court, thar She ,s
not an inhabi,ant Of this district on the n,ot;.
on Of the plaintiffs by their counsel II Z, o,aer.
ed, That the said defendant do appear here a.,
the first day Of the next term, and answer the
plaintiffs bill, and that copy of This order he
forthwith inserted in some one of The newsr,s
Pers, published in the city Of Richmond for t,,o
months sucoessively. and posted az the from,
door Of the capitol in the said city.
a Copy, Teste,
VIM. Marshall, elk.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
NOTICE

To II. q N. Guerrant's Creditors
HAT dividead of monies in hand will ne
\ made on Thursday. 18Th of next month.
Inc creditors are requested to attend at this place
TO receive their respective dividends either per.
sonally or by agents authorised 10 gran, 1ecei,,,s
BY order of the trustees.
William Guerrant.
New, Canton, Sept. 10, 1907. va.
On dcconnt If t6e bad bealtb If I'm Gpsy,on
toe fi".e Of nGktng tie above dividd IL bostooaed
until fbe 29tb Of October next :.
Sept 80. wtsoo
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
FOR SALE,

HAT. most beautiful and healthy situation.
4 kuown by the name of HALLS BOROUH.
or HALLS STORE, lying on the Buckirg.
ham road, seventeen miles above Manchester.
Also another valuable TRACT OF LAND,
in he lower end Of Powhatan county, contain
Ing two hnndred acres more or less, with good
improvements, and there is no doubt of great
qaauuy OF COAL being on this lad.
The subscriber will give = grea, bargain in
the said lands. a9 he wishes to move to tie Wes-
tern country. For terms apply to
ZACH'H HALL.
August 25,h, 1907. tf
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Iiye Dollar5 Rezrnrd-

STRAYED or Stolen from the subscri-
p ber onlthe 2lst inst two Mules, TO wit
ono biacksiud Mule, shod all round. with
long switch tale, no othermark recollcc-
ted. Also one mare Mule, of bay color.
WIN che end OF her tale cut Off only shod
kefoge Ibelieve rather poor. (vbosnevor
will dr'ivcf the said mules to the subecr;.
her in The city Of Richmond, or tive such
inform alton so thatI get them again sti,iI
tcceivc thc above reward.
81, - JOHN TINSLEY.
Rish@ssSa Iasa a4.h, 1891. u
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

BY the name Of NEPTUNE, Who forinerlv b.
ionged TO the estate Of John Haes, dec. 1iying
thcn in the lower y Of Henrioo--he is A. tail
Porty fellow, stoops in his shoulders. or Won
may say round Shoudered, high forehead, his
hair poeked-up each side of his forehead. fiat
nose, large white teeth. draws his words when
Ne la'hsDor rather talks through his nose, and
has scar some whete in his face, about foy,y.
i've years OF age--it is supposed he is now pss.
"rg 40 a free man in the city Of Richmond. "a
he thinks himses secure. There never has snv
Efforts been made TO approhcnd him-He has a
vie at John Hales, dec living in the lower cod
OF that county, and nlotheg-petiaps he NAV
be harbpted there. Any person, that viii geii.
yer him to William CoptoH. in Currbsi land. or
secure hin IN any jail, so thar get him again,
shsllTcceive the,above reWarf. $50
ELIZABETH CLOPTON.
Cumberland county, nuggI4, 1907. tf
ID. J 4 - ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
WROUGHT NAILS.
Spikes Of allsizes the same price as sod
CUT SPRIGs.

,.., CUT SPRIGS..
3d.--50 cents per tliousand-4d. 81 cents
perithousand-6d. 81 cents per thousand.
Also, for sale as above, a variety of
Plantation Utensils, sach as Plough irons,
Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
-. S II O E S
'6f all sizes made of the best materials,
may be had on the most reasonable terms.
Where also may be had 4 general assort-
ment Of well chosen GROCERIES.
=. May 13, 1867. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

T'AKvS NJ the subscriber, living in Prince ed.
ward countY, an estSay sosrel mare Colt,
mixed with white. and from her appearance sup
pvsed to be a Friday colt, two years old this
spring, appraised to twelve dollars
-Apri' s. VS. i,,dre1v Bnfer.
TAXES up by Thomas Clarke, in p,mce Ed
ward county, white Barrow, about 2yeaIs
old with black spot on the side of his back
and of dark colour abour his eyes marked with
a'etop avid hoe in the right ear, and crop and
uiHerkee' in,he left ear. aPpraisedto five dollars.
Jure 20 187. vs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
United States Court, fifth Circuit, and
Virginia District, MAY term, 1907.

United States Court, fifth Circuit, and
Virginia District, May term, 1907.
John and Jane Backhouse. administrator
and admistra,rix. de bonis non OF John
Backhouse, deceased. unadmInisIersd by
Rebecca BacShouse. deceased. and
Jones, execasrlx, &c. of Gabriel 9
Jones, deceased, Pits. -
ASdias,,
Robert Patton. administrator, De boais non = -
cum tes'dmen,o of James Hunter. :.
deceased, unadministertd by Patrick |
Home, deceased Joseph Ernever. admi- u
nisirator of Adam Hunter, decd. lanes | :.
Eun'ert SON Of John Hunter, deceased. -.
who was heir of Adam Hunter, deceas-
cd and Robert Dunbar, Defts. :
THE defendant James Hunter, not having en-
tered his appearance, and given security
according 10 rule of this court, and it appear
ing to the satisfaction of the court, thar he is
not an inhabitant Of this district on the motion
OF the plaintiffs by their counsel IL IS o, dcresl,
l hat the said defendants do appeal here on the
hrst day of the next term, and answer the lair-
tiii S BILL and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in some one of the newspapers.
published in the city Of Richmond. for two
months successfully, and posted AT the front
door of the capitol in the said city.
a Copy, Teste,
VIM. Marshall. elk.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
l3r Geo. VIM. Smith.
Ci'y of Richmond, Sept. II, 1907.

N. b Sales OF part of the above describe
properly, were made on The 23d inst. amounting
10 sos dollars only, and leaving CAS- dolls. and
33 l-3 cents, beside interest yet due TO raise
which, with the interest and charges, further
Sale will be made of the whole, or so much of
The property remaining unsold, as may be neces.
ssry: This sale will be made upon the premises,
on Tuesday, the OH OF next month, and will
commence at 4 O'Clock, p. M.
Geo. VIM. Smith.
City of Richmond, Sept. IS, 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
A Copy, Teste, ''...',
Miller Woodson, ir. D. c.

= = -V7'.VT'''ITs
United StatesEourt, hfth Circuit, and
Virginia District, May term, 1907.
John Dixon, PIT. \
Agarhst, 81" In Cboy
Edward Rumsey'and Peter Hoffman ce,J.
and son, Defs. ~
He defendants. not having entered their ap.
pearance, and given security according to
a rule OF this court, and it appearing to the sa-
tstacuon OF the court, that they are not inkabi-
,ants ofthis district on the motion Of the plain
IN oy ms eouhseii d-is stderedyo Ths, the said
defendants do appear hore en- the FIST iday>of
the next term and answer the plaintiffs bill,
and that a copy Of this order be forthwith in.
serted IN some one ofths newspapers, published
IN the city OF Richmond for two months success.
s'vely, and posted at the front door of the eapi.
tol in the said city.
A CoDv. Tes+e
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

= UN AWAY from Reuben clopton. when
:. htg,inng in King William, county, in the Year
1871, on the first Of January. ~
~ IA, Negro. Man,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

SHper-RoyaI Pfi1ti,ie PaDFy.
one hundred reams Super-Royal PRINT
INC FARh% tdF Sale ,--ARply to The Prin-
'''s SSP. 10.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-11
IN TIE / L TG L NC Z.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, March 10.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, March 10.
The English squadron has availed it
self of northerly wind to sail out of the
channel. While the English admiral
was ut gociating the batteries were con-
structing under the direction of French
officers I'll around our port, and mount
ed with upwards Of 900 pieces Of cannon.
Within few days, the forts of the OAR
danellcs were put in the most tenable
condition. Before three weeks shall
have elapsed, the Dardanelles will be in
q state altogether impregnable like cur
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-11

pounds--length of wool nine inches.
Q. A ram lamb of one year old, car
case ten pounds per quarter-Aeece Sc
ven and a half pounds--length nine in
ches.
3. A ram lamb of one year old car
ease eleven pounds per quarter-hceCe
seven pounds and quarter-length
eight inches.
a. An eve lamb of one year old ;
earcase eightpounds per quarter--fieece
Ave pounds and three quarters-length
eight inches,
The lambs were all bred from Bake
we'll the prize ram of 1906, and crossed
upon the last improvements.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-11
LYNCHBURC, May Z.
T. ARTHQUA AXE.

On the morning OF the first inst. at day
break, a severe shock Of an earthquake
was experienced in this place.
The tremulous motion of the earth
was such as to agitate the houses in such
a manner, that the noise made by the
furniture, windows, and doors, awokc
the most OF those who slept.-Thc agita-
ton bore proportion to the height of the
place.
On Mount Athos, the very elevated
residence of IN or William Lewis, near
Ross's iron works, on James river, "a
bout seven miles to the south of Lynch
burg, his large stone dwelling with all
Its contents, were SO shaken, and in his
opinion for upwards of minute, as to
excite extreme alarm-Such was the
tremulous motion, and SO long continu-
ed at the plantation of majorJ Ohm Ward,
situated also on an emlnence,in sight of,
and about mile and half distance
hence, on the Amherst shore, that the
frighted negroes precipitately deserted
their cabins, and ran to the oversecr'S
house for protection and explanation.
The progress Of the deep rumbling noise
LIZ NOlioSI uCht COllCuSoloi, appeared 10
be in the direction from S. F.. to n. w.
This shock was distinctly felt, through
out the settlements on Opossum and
Flat creek, the beds whereof are of
lime stone. About this time thick
black circumscribed cloud was observed
so rise in the north.-The temperature
Of the weather was instantly changed and
continued cold for the two succeeding
days. The mercury in the Barometer
stood and varied from % 6, to % +.
The Thermometer from AZ to so.
On the 10th of February Sol, about
2 o'clock at night a slighter shock than
thlt now noticed. was felt hcre, attend