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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18
Habits and manners cftke Lion.

f1dO1ts ana TfGnnerS CT TIE .L1or.
In the reign Of king James the first,
Mr.. Henry Archer, watch maker
in Morocco, bad two whelps given
him, which had been stolen not long
before fror, Iioncss near Mount
Atlas. They were a male and female,
and till the death OF the latter were
kept together in the empcror's garden.
He at that time had the male constant
ly in his bedroom, till he was tall as
large mastiff- dog; he was perfectly
tame and gentle in his manners. Being
about to return to England, he reluc-
family gave the animal TO a Marseilles
merchant, who presented him to the
French king, from whom he came as
present to our king, and, for seven
years afterwards, was kept in the tow.
CT. a person of the name of Bull -
who had been a servant to Mr.. Arch.
cr, went by chance with some friends,
to see the animals there. The beast
recognized him in moment: and, by
bis whining voice and motions, ex-
pressive of anxiety for him to come
near, fully exhibited the symptoms of
his Joy at meeting with former friend.
Bull, equally rejoiced, ordered the
keeper to open the CRATE and he went
in. The lion fawned upon him like a
dog, licking his feet, hands and face,
skipped and tumbled about to the as
tonishment ofallihe spectators. When
.he man left the place the animal bel.
lowed aloud, and shook his cage in
an extacy Of sorrow and rage and for
four days afterwards refused to take
any nourishment whatever.
An instance of recollection and at
tachment occurred not many years ago
in lion belonging to the duchess of
Hamilton: it is thus related by Mr..
Hope. Gone day I haG the honour of
dining with the duchess OF Hamilton:
after dinner the company attended her
grace to see a lion, that she had in the
court, fed. While we were admiring
his tierccness, and teaziug him with
sticks to make him abandon MS prey
and fly at us, the porter came and ~
formed the duchess, tina. acr'ieant
with some recruits at the gate, begged
permission to see the lion Her grace,
with great condesccnsion and nature,
asked permission OF the company for
the travellers to come in, as they would
then have the satisfaction Of seeing the
animal fed. They were accordingly
admitted at the moment the lion was
growing over his prey. The sergeant,
advancing to the cage, called out, Ne
70. Nero, poor Nero, don't you know
me? The animal instantly turned his
head to look at him, then rose up, left
his prey, and came, wagging his tail,
to the side of the cage. The man then
put his hand upon him, and patted him;
telling US, at the same time, that it
was three years since they had seen
each other, but that the care of the
hon, on his passage from Gibraltar,
had been committed to him, and he
was happy to see the poor beast show
so much gratitude for his attention -
The lion, indeed seemed perfectly
pleased; he went 10 and fro, rubbing
himself against the place where his
hene!actor stood, and licked the ser
jeant's hand as he held il oul to him
The man wanted to go into the cage to
him, but was withheld by the cempa-
ny, who were not altogether conYin-,
ced Of the safety ofthe act"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18
Flax-Seed Wanted.

FEsHE subscriber wishes to purchase
I'll clean FLAX SEED, for which he
will, at all times, give the highest mar
ket price, or give Oil in exchange for
seed. He will endeavour to keep con-
slant supply of Oil on hand, SO that those
at distance, wishing to exchange, can
have the Oil to take home with them
1t is expected that those offering Seed
for sale, will make it as clean as posi-
BILE.
B. CAMPBELL.
Mill-Creek, Berkeley city. Aug. Ia.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
Rose s. patteson
UyENDER their sincere thanks to The CT

1--WE NDEh Their SINCERE mdfiRS 10 mt CT
i tiFtry of Uioi1diy u Lynehburg, for
the great Confidence reposed IN them, sinee fhtir
eonneetioain The practice Of Medicine, bui such
Is the number NJ unsettied accounts on heir
books, and 50 completely is heir time occupied
bgprofessiondt dufiss, that they hare been COM
peiiedi 10 get Capt. II BatiHgtr, TO close their
books, commencing m 1919, and extending to
3Ia Dseember, 1922; confidently betiering,
ho" rbo are unable 10 make payment tetH not
object 10 gipiRg n due ball.
Their aiteution 10 The sirk ,eiH be ipdsfaiign-
bic, oad their charges iow, especially 10 those
trho make payment once year.
October 3. lD3m
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
Notice.
Notice.
BedLord .Seplember Court, 1923.

Bedford September Court, 1928.
John Hatcher, admir-. OF Beajamin Hat
cher, decd. aud some OF bis heirs aud dstrlb.
utees, plaintiffs,
Against
Thomas Hatcher, Elizabeth Woods and
Hugh Woods, Samuel Hatcher, Patsy Smith,
phebe Haynes, benjamin Greer, Martha
Haynes and Joel Haynes, John Greer, Julia
Greer, Phebe Greer, Henry Greer, Susanna
Greer, Edward Greer, Kitty Greer, Jabez
Greer, Susanna White, Thomas Smith, Benja-
min Smith, Mary Jornagin and Pleasant Jor-
nngin, John Smith, Film Smith, Henry Smith,
Samuel Smith, Francis Smith, Julia Smith
ard stephen Smith, Elizabeth Boswell and
Creed Boswell, Henry Asbury, Coleman Smith,
John Smith, Samuel Smith, Joseph Nelson
aud Polly bis wife, Joseph Hale and Phebe
his wife, together with others, defts.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants above named not having
entered their appearance and given security
according to the act OF Assembly and the rules
Of this court, and il appearing TO the satisfac-
ton OF the court that they are not inhabitants
OF this country, on the motion of the plain
tiff, by his attorney, il is ordered, thnt the snid
defendants do appear here on the fourth Mon
day in November next, and answer the plain-
tif's BILL that copy of this order he inserted
in some one Of the Lynchburg newspapers,
for two months, and posted mp at the court
house door A copy--Teste,
J. STEPTOE, c. b. C.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
JAMES MONROE.
GEORGE GRAHAM.

At a court held for Franklin county, at the
Courthouse on The fourth day Of august,
1928.
Joseph Greer and Fanny his wife, Pitts
Against
Peter Holland, executor &c. of Elisha Ly-
on deceased, John NJ. Holland, Administrator
&c. OF Mary Webster deceased, John Web
ster, Elisha, Lyon, John Lyon, Elijah Lyon,
Daniel Lyon, Peter Lyon, Rees Hughes aud
Polly his wife. Defts
IN CH2FCERY
The Defendants John Lyon, Elijah Lyon
and Daniel Lyon, not having enteredtheir ap-
pearance and given security agreeable to the
Act of Assembly, and the rules of this court,
and II appearing to the satisfaction of the
court, that they are not inhabitants of this
state on the motion of the Plaintiffs by their
council, ii IS Ordered, that the said non-resi-
dent defendants do appear here on the first
Monday in November next, and answer the
Plaintiffs bill, and that a copy ofthis order be
forthwith inserted in the Virgnian, paper
edited in the town of Lynchburg for eight
weeks successfully, and that another copy be
posted at the front door OF tue courthouse of
this county.
cory-Teste
CALEB TATE, c.fc.c.
August % "a
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
Stop the Villain!

DUNAWAY the cd of this month. a
IL muatto man named NED. He is a low
fellow, but has large breast and is strongly
made, little bow-legged, a high full forehead
dark eyes, holes in his ears, and tolerabls
sharp chin-wears his hair tied behind-has :,
bold and open countenance when spoken TO
He is a keen artful fellow, and perhaps ca,,
read and write little. His clothing / Gamma
particularly describe, tho there is 10 donbt
he is genteelly clothed. He has good silyer
watch, with a gold or gilt chain, boots, &r
He rode off a DARK GREY MARE, about Al
feet Sinches high, in good order, shod before
her shoes not much worn--she is lengthy and
well formed-lnd has the marks OF piougb
gear upon her shoulders, and n considerable
scar upon one of them, high on the shoulder
blade, | think on the right She has very
thick tale and name, though not very long
She is spirited and active and rides well. He
Is well equipped for travelling, with saddle
bags, big coat OF bear skin with large cape,
&c. have no doubt he has obtained free mn.
pers, and will attempt 10 pass as free man
and make TO some free state, and have mo
doubt but he has altered his name. He is n
handy fellow, good house servant, miller
aud shoemaker, and can turn his hand 10 anv
thing, and have no doubt but he has a plen,y
OF money, will give a reward of FIFTY
pOLLARS TO any person who will deliver
him to me, or secure him in any Jail so that |
get him again, within this state; and if taken
withoutthe state ONEHUNDRED DOLLARS
II secured or delivered to me and ten doIlatS
for the mare if taken within this state and de.
livcred TO me, and twenty dollars if taken
out OF the state and returned home
SAMUEL MORRIS.
Buckingham, Aug %. wts3
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
MY zee III. Hurks,

AlR-As you are not an inhabitant of
- this state, you will take notice, that |
shall petition the honorable Creed Taylor,
Judge of the Lynchburg superior court OF
chancery, on the 18th day OF October next,
in the town of Lynchbnrg, during the next
term of said superior court of chancery, to n.
ward writ OF certiorari to remove a certain
cause depending in the chancery side OF the
county court OF Amherst, wherein you are
plaintiff, aud myself and others are defend
ants, 10 said superior court of chancery and
| shall alledge as a cause for said removal, the
great delay in the said county court to take
up the said cause and determine the same.
WILKINS WATSON.
september l2. W4iW~ q
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
Female Eoaraing Nouse.

TnE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs
i her friends and the public. that she has rem.
ted the upper part ofthe tenement, lately occu.
pied by Nessrs. Thomas & Daniel uigginbot.
ham, where she intends opening a boarding
house for the accommodation of FEMALES,
and has made arrangements for the reception
of or 10 young ladies, and is determined
TO spare no pains to render their time and ST.
tuation quite agreeable Her terms are as
follows Fifty dollars per session, furnishing
board, washing, lodging and fire wood.
MATILDA NASH.
September IL w2w
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jas. wills & Walker Dejournett,

AXE NollCE-rhal on the 18th day of
October next, between sun rise and sun
SET OF the same day, at the dwelling house of
Benjamin Terrell, in the county of Pittsylva-
MIA, shall take the dispositions of James Old,
Benjamin Terrell and Others TO be read ms evil
dence IN suit now depending aud undcter-
mined IN the district chancery court, holden
IN lynchhurg, in which | am complainant
and you are defendants, when and where you
may attend if you think proper, If the depo-
stions he not completed on the first day, TO
continue for three days
WIN GUNSON.
September 10. w4w*6
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07

ETURNS thanks To the citizens of
~ Lynchburg and the surrounding counties
tor their very liberal encouragement since his
commencement in business. He would fur
ther take this opportunity Of informing them
that he has now on hand, an assortment of
FOWLING PIECES, RIFLES, PISTOLS, and
a variety OF other articles in his line, of the
hrst quality, which he is willing to dispose of
on very moderate terms, as he intends reno
wing TO the west in the beginning of the ensu-
ing summer. He will continue to make and
repair Guns and Pistols of every description ;
and assures the public in general that no en-
deavors on his part shall be omitted to render
ratiSfaction
DOOR LOCKS and KEYS, UMBRELLAS
and PARASOLS, will also be repaired in the
neatest manner
N. B.-A few articles of HOUSEHOLD e.
KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting of a
Sldeboard, Secretary, g. sundry others, which
he would wish to dispose of by private sale.
October g. TO
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
TIVE time Cor which contracted with

TIVE tmr FOR which contracted with
Mr. William Ramsay, for the manage
mentof nv printing establishment of The I'ir-
gipid Patriot q Richmond Mercantile Advertiser,
eNnred on the 3lst December, 1922, and ac-
eording to the original contract between us
(the Office not being able TO pay the claims, }
the whole of the establishment reverted 10
me except such printing materials ms the
sail William Ramsay might purchase with his
own funds and bring into the office, which ne
was allowed the privilege of taking away.
All persons indebted TO the said establish
ment, are requestedto make immediate pay.
ment Of their balances 10 me, as | nm fully
authorized to receive what may be due TO the
4th February, 1923, as will appear by the fol.
lowing instrument of writing signed by vii.
Ham Ramsay, as well ms an advertisement
Published in tue Virginia Times, the Cd inst
AUGUSTINE DAVIS.
thereby authorize Mr. Augustine Davis TO
collect and give aequitiances for all debts
now due the Office OF the Political Expositor,
the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Mercan-
tile Advertiser, while conducted BY me, for
subscription, advertising, and Job work--Just
offset: against me TO be allowed
(Sieneh) WILLIAM RAMSAY.
Richmond. July %.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
Mv. Peter Fore.

- lR-As you are not an inhabitant of
~ the Commonwealth of Virginia, you will
please take notice that we shall on Monday
9Th October, 1923, at the store house of Pres.
ley u. Richardson g. Co. in the county of
Charlotte, state of Virginia, proceed to take
the dispositions OF Reuben Fore, SEN Charles
farrer, Robert Baldwin, Margaret Davis and
others-and to continue from day to day until
all are taken-also at Merryman's shop in the
county of Prince Edward, on Tuesday 4th dav
OF November, 1923, TO take the dispositions of
James Davis, Ralph Merryman, Peter Davis Il
others-aso al the store house of John c.
Miller q Co in the county Of Charlotte, state
OF Virginia, on Monday 10th November,
1928, TO take the dispositions of Samuel +.
Moses and others--an also at Jas Crocket's
Iron works in the county of Wythe, state of
Virginia, on Friday 2sth day of November,
1923, 10 take the dispositions OF Temple Bald
win, Polly Baldwin and others and TO CONT
nue. from day 10 day until the whole are taken,
all of which is intendedto he read as evidence
in cause in Chancery, now depending in the
county court OF Charlotte, wherein we are
plaintiffs, against James Fore ,jr James Fore,
sen. and yourself defendants.
JOHN r. RICHARDSON,
THO. p. RICHARDSON,
august ~. w4w.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
"A Valuable Stand.

THE Subscriber wishes to dispose of
that noted stand for a public house, in
New London, at present kept by Mrs Ann
Miller.
The numerous inducements which It offers
are so obvious as scarcely to need detailing
II is situated on the great western road SO
much trequented, at / miles from Lynch
burg, Immediately on the turnpike, now COM
pieted that far. The house is large and com.
manding, and admirably calculated for enter.
tainment; the out-houses in good state of
repair, the yard recently enclosed and neatly
set with trees, The garden of nearly two acres
highly productive; the lots, attached to the
property, by their neatness and fertility add
ing equally to its value and ornament and
besides the other ont-houses, an ICE-HOUSE
which never fails TO keep ice throughout the
season,
In addition to the above permanent advan-
tages, ii at present has the accidental though
highly important recommendation of being
in the greatest repute for the excellent man.
ner in which it has been kept by the present
occupant 1t is deemed useless to enlarge
further on its desirNbleness. Those who NAV
feei an inclination to purchase, are invited to
come and examine the property for them
selves. The terms will be very moderate, and
will be made known either by nv mother.
who now occupies the property, or by my.
self SAMUEL T NIIJEP
Sept 90. oms
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07

Mr.. .hstheridnd TAFT, administrator Of Ca
ieb Tat, deceased.
SlR-You will take notice, that | shall
~ on the 18th day of October, 1929, at the
Union Hotel, in the town of Lynchburg, pro-
coed TO take the dispositions of sundry wit
nesses, 10 he read n, evidence in suit now
depending in the superior court of chancery
Tor the Lyuchburg dist let, wherein you are
plaintiff, and am defendant. In case the de-
positions are mon all taken on thai day, this
notice is to continue from day to day for
three days, at which time and place you may
attend or not EDMUND TATE.
Sept IL. w4w q
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
For Rent,

As,DA That elegant two story Brick
E.. House at present in the occu-
ss,R pspcy of George Tucker. esq.
skszeszz2 attached TO which is a good gar
den, stable, grainery and carriage house
This property is pleasantly situated on first
street ,'and in one OF the best neighborhoods
in Lynchburg.
I have also a neat two story FRAMED
HOUSE, adjoining Col. John Watts, with a
good garden, &c &c.
Together with TWO HOUSES AND LOTS
on the hill-al Of which will rent OF lease
on moderate terms
GEORGE WHITLoCKE.
Sept. &c. WITS
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07

Also, at the same time and place, VIII be
exposed, TO public sale, agreeably 10 the pro.
visions Of the fourth section of the act, passed
on the Oath day Of April, 1920, entitled &" An
act making further provisions for the sale OF
the public lands such lands situate within
the above mentioned townsphps as have be-
come forfeited to the United States prior to
the LIST of October, 1920, for failure TO cem-
plete the payment within the period prescrib-
ed by law.
The sales will open with the lowest num-
be.ed section, township, and range, aud pro-
coed in regular numerical order
Given under my hand, at the Cityof Wash
ington, this 18th day of August, 1923.
By the President:
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p..ds p,ss;Jsnt ofibe limited States

Bq.tle President ofihe United States
IN pursuance of law, |, JAMES MoFRoE,
L President of the United States, do hereby
declare and make known, that public sale
will be held al the Land Office at Franklin, IN
the state of Missouri, ON the first Monday III
December next, for the disposal OF such OF
the lands situate within the district OF How
ard county, in said state, as have been REIN
quished to the United States prior TO the Isl
day of October, 1921, under the provisions oil
the act passed on the I'd DAY OF March, 1871,
entitled " An act for the relief Of the purcha.
sers of public lands prior to the 1T day OF
July, 1920" as are situate in the following
described townships end fractional townships,
lying north Of ttt Missouri Rirer, and west oil
the fifth principal meridien, viz
In Inv n.hip a. 10 54p ciusiYc ), of range IL west
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-07
SIX NegrOeS,

To wit. Tom, Jim, Betty, George, Henry and
Adam, with the increase of the said negroes,
II any, one wagon and gear, one yoke of OK
en- and cart, ten head of horses, together with
his, the said Pendleton's stock of cattle and
hogs-also, his HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN
FURNITURE, or SO much thereof as shall be
sufficient to pay and satisfy the debts in said
deed mentioned. Acting rs trustee shall on.
ly convey such title as is vested in me by the
said deed OF trust. SAML GARLAND.
September 2. ltwtds 9
~, The sale Of the above property is post.
poned until Friday the 3lst day of next month
(cctober,) when it will certainly take place
S. GARLAND, Trustee.
Sept, 30 ltwtds
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MIR. George s. Holloway.

GIR-You will please to take notice,
~ that shall on the 27th day of October
1923, at the tayern-house of Robert MoFriss,
in the town of Lynchburg, proceed to take
the dispositions ofJoab Atkisson and Others.
to be read us evidence an the trial of /, sn;t
depending in the Superior Court of Chancery
for the Lynchburg district, wherein am
plaintiff, and yourself, Thomas S Holloway.
and William w. Donaghe, are defendants.
JABEZ CAMDEN.
Sept 26.
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Henry September County Court, 1923
'ohn thompson, Compt.
rs.
Beverly Bawram admir-. ofJohn P. Stegan,
decd. William Smith and Nancy his wife,
John Gennett and Elizabeth bis wife,
Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant, William Smith, not having
entered his appearance and given security ac.
cording to the act of Assembly and the rules
of this court, and il appearing to the satisfac.
ton OF the court that he is not an inhahtant
OF this Commonwealth, On motion Of the
complainant, by his attorney, II is ordered,
that he appear here on the second Monday in
December next and answer the compiainant's
bill, and that copy Of this order be forth.
with published in the Lynchburg virginian
for eight weeks successfully, and published at
the front door OF the court house of the said
county on some court day.
copy-Tete
8 W. REDO, &C
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Notice.

YNHE subscribers, as surviving executors
l. OF the last will and testament, OF stenbep
ltamm, late OF the county of Amherst deed.
take tins mode OF informing the heirs and lie.
gatees OF the said llamm, many of whom are
The residents OF other states, that they will in
pursuance OF the discretionary authority vests
ed III them by the will Of their testator, offer
to public sale on the premises, on Thursday
the 10th Nov. next, all the personal estate of
the said Hamm, on credit OF II months, Tor
all sums over ten dollars. Those interested
are requested punctually TO attend on That oc
casion, Us these proceedings are intended as
preparatory to a division of the estate, and
payment OF the legacies, bequeathed IN said
will. AS IT is believed by the executors, that
lhe re0i Estate
Of their testator, is OF such value, that il will
be necessary to sell il, in order to make divi-
sion, under the act of assembly, in such ease
made and provided, notice is hereby given,
that application will be made 10 Amherst
county court, for authority 10 sell the same !.
and the presence of the parties interested is
especially desired on this account The sub.
ScrlOers are anxious 10 close their administra
ton on the estate oil their testator, and there
lore request the attendance of the parties in
lerested, that mo delay may be made in that oil.
Ject. JESSE BECK,
CHAs. MONDAY, EA'rs.
p. s. The terms of the sale will be ; for all
sums OF $40 and under it, cash for all sums
over IT II months credit, with bond and ap-
proved security. Persons indebted to the ee-
tate, are requested TO make prompt payment.
as longer indulgence cannot be given. Per-
sons having claims against the estate are re-
quested TO bring them forward for payment
Interest will be required from the date of the
bonds payment is not punctually made
en-. \ EAr'
July o.. w,as n
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Notice.

10y virtue of a deed of trust executed to
- the subscriber and George w Turner,
by Reuben Pendleton, bearing date 9th May,
1922, and duly recorded in the clerks Office
OF the county court of Amherst, will be sold,
to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the
dwelling house of the said Pendleton, on Fri.
day the Sd day of October next,
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LOTTERY Office Removed.
GILES WARD

HAS removed his LOTTERY OF
Il L FICE TO the Office Of The Tirgiaidn.
He will receive orders for tickets in the Mo.
nument Grand State aud University Lotto.
ries the wheels of all which are now very
rich. none Of h,e larger prizes haripg get Jeen
drrWn. Adventures should make immediate
investments, as the tickets are expected TO
rise every dsy Sept. %.