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WILLIAM ooLrsnx. seere e. nG-'
SMYTH MEETING.

At large and respectable meeting of tile citizens Of the
county OF Syth assembled agreeaby previous notice
the Court House OF said county Thursday the 24l
January 1888 t being court day) to take into conside
right OF secession and the Presidents proclamation in re
laion thereto
Major James Taylor being called to the Chair, Joseph
w Davis was appointed Secretary Of the meeting
On notion lie Chairman then announced The following
gentlemen, TO wit;
Rev. ID. r. Holt G.. s. Iansdoun, ESQ., Major A. b
Trgg, j. w. Schooicld, Capt w. Humes Capt r. j.
Davis, j. f. Pendleton, Esq Rev. H. MITCHELL Dr. r.
Thurman g. w. Davis, Esq, s. Mcdaniel, ESQ and
william X. Harley, Esq, committee 10 dranland report
resolutions expressive of their views in relation to the sub
lJect under consideration who, after Withdrawing for a
short une IN order more fully and fairly investigate its
merits, reported the following preamble aud resolutions
10 which, alter being reaC by the Rev. d. Holt Chair
man OF the Committee, substitute was offered by James
F. Pendleton, Esq and supported by VIM Humes Esq.
whereupon eloquent address in favor of e repot nj
the Committee, was delivered by the Rev - r. Holl.
and supported by Doctor r. Thurman, g. s. LansIoun
ana j. Schooiheld, Esqs The vote then being on the
substitute, II was rejected by large majority The aues-
lion then recurring The report Of the committee il was
adopted with but two dissenting voices, viz:
whereas, we, portion OF the people Of Svmth county
avaing ourselves OF The unaeDabe right Of the citizens
Of these o. States, meet peaceably and 10 xoreeo o,
opinions all subjects Of national Interest," and believing
that Tie Alarming crisis in the as Of our country oud
calls every good citizen repair the post of dut
and express those opinions that shall govern his course Of
acuonAnd whereas, This meeting have had under con.
sderaon the Ordinance Of South Carolina attempting 10
nrliy certain laws VI Congress, tie Proclamation of the
President Of The u States, and the proceedings Of the
Legislature OF Virginia relative 10 said Ordinance
Therefore, si Res0Ded, That the Uuon must be pre-.
served The only by which preScrve that
liberty, national Hdep and unparalleled proaperi.
and blood Of ancestors, and bequcsed by them 10
ana 0uf cbOien rs ~ inheritance forever and if The
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POETRY.
a nvcn vrr REMAINS vSauro. -

THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES.
No'er waved bcnesth the golden sun
A lcvelier banner for the brave,
Than that our bleeding fathers won,
Add proudly to their chillron gavc.
Not earth n tsirer gem biting,
Or Freedom claim a bf tgh,ot scroll
Than that To which our iieo hearts cling
Tho nag that lights the ftoemau's soui'
RS glorious stars In azure shiuo,
The radiant herald,y of heaven;
lite stripes IA bcavteous order twino,
The euibiems or oss Union given.
Aud tyrants with a trembling gaxo,
Survey i,s bright and meteor glars,
Whle glorious beams around II blsze,
Aud rest in fadelcss sPicOdoor there
Look, ffeomcn. on it, streaming folds,
~ gallanily thcy range afar,
Where freedoms bird undauntsd hold.
The branch OF psacc aud spear aud war;
While high amid the rolling stars,
With words which every heart expand,
Within her benk serene she bears
The badge Of our united land
Behold, thy star wrought ensign sweep,
rhy country's pride, tho tyrants bauo.
Untivallod on the foainin. deep,
Unconquered on the battle plain,
Along the exulting mountain gallo
IT'S borne with wild majestic Tow.
a. trailing moteors skywSrd sail,
And leave the dazEled world below
From shore TO shore, from hill 10 hill,
Whore frecdom's voice hath yot been heard,
ITS welcomed with holy thrill,
And on roboonis AaDe hath stirred.
AROUND tho globe, through every clitno,
Where commerce waits man hath trod,
II toats aloft, unstaincd with crime,
But hallowcd by heroic blood.
Tho France hath crushed her Bourbon flower
And seized tho flag her valour sought,
bho holds II as oppression's dover
name u all the boon IL brought.
Though Albion boast hor cross OF blood,
Encfimsoned on a thousand plains,
Yet ffoedom's cause she hath withstood,
And mark'd it with rodeomless stain.
But thine, Columbal thino's tho prize,
To cheer tho free and guide the bravs,
To wavc through earth's reniotost skies,
And plant upon oppression's grave.
Thine IL tho standard freedom wrought,
To rear above the lions form,
Whose flame their mattyr'd fathers sought,
To cheer them through the battles storm.
Flag Of the free. still bear thy way,
Undimm'j through ages yot untold,
Der earth's proud realms thy stare display,
Like mornings radiant clouds unrolled.
Flag OF tho skies! still peerless shine,
Through cthcr's azure vault unfured,
Till every hand and heart entwins,
To sweep oppression from the world!
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- CHARLEsToN, Feb. 9.
we ieel authorized 10 state that the ruor published in
he Courier and Patriot of the unsuccessful result of
Leghs mission is altogether without authority. The re
ply gwen TO Mr. Leigh will not be published until has
oeen communicated to the authorities of Richmond where
the Virginia Legislature is still session. and NAV act
upon The matter before they adjourn.-.Nercuy.
MAJOR Gen. Scott arrived here yesterday morning in the
line brig Oregon, from New York.-Ci fv Gazette
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Eastern District Of Prginid, TO tcif:
u E il remembered that OF the twenty first day
Seall n - of January domni thousand Gig ht
hundred and tlirty-three, Samuel Shepherd &
Company of the said district have deposited this office
the title OF Book the title OF which the words fol-
lowing, 10 witt "Suppement to the Revised Code Of the
Laws Of Virginia, being collection OF all the Of the
General Assembly, of public and permanent nature,
passed since the year 1919, with general Index; to
Declaration of Rights, and the amended Constitution of
virginia. the right whereof they claim as proprietors in
conformity with act of Congress- entitled Gan act to
amend the several acts respecting copy rights"
RICHARD JEFFRlES, Clerk Of the District
The above work is nearly through the Press will
probably be published about the 18th Of the ensuing
month, (February) AMI may then be had wholesale and
retail OF r. l. SMITH.
January %. S3-w4w
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January 10.

SlbVER HEELS is in fine health and condition, and
~ VIII stand the ensuing Capt Smiths stable
harotie Court House, Va. Silver Heels was bred by
Gov *. Wright of Maryland he is a Medley gre v
OF great MUSCLE sinew and bone, acd Of great symmetry;
full Is l2 hands high aud OF form indicating
ers. He was foaled the lnh OF March, 1875 He was
got by Gov ogles Oscar, his (Pandora) was got by
oTsyloes Grey Diomede, land he by imported ede
his gransm by Halls Union, (also dam OF Edelins
celebrated m're Floreua his z. dam by Leondas his
g &. g. dam by imported O hs Ito, his G < z. z. dam by
Gorges imported Juniper, his e. z. <. e dam by Mo-
tons imported Traveller, his G. e. gg.g e dam was Col
Taskers imported and celebrated Selma who was got by
the God0fphin arabian, aud herself fine runner
and that too in this country Oscar by the imported
Gabriel, his dam Vixen by imported edley, his grandam
was COL Tayloe's lannon's running Penelope, by old
Yorrck; his e. dam by Ranter, his e. e. dam by old
imported and celebrated Cub Mare. GABRIEL the sire OF
Oscar was also sire OF Post Boy, Harlequin, &c. &C. si-
yer Heels is thus seen, Is traced without flaw on the
Jams side, 10 askers Selma, by the dolphin Arabian
Al his progeniOrs (nae and ema'e) celebrated
mage, at all distances but particularly in mile heats His
sure Oscar and his dam (Pandora capital runners
All the animals he traces TO record in the Amer-
can Farmer, and Turf Register, which works also give
accounts OF their racing His pedigree is already
on record in both, and by tracing the of dis
Sshed animals he is decegded from both sides il viii
be seen that ke has nnumurabe direct of asker
selma and oil the Godophin Arabian Silver Heels has
been procured stock horse account of the purity
his blood and nnquesoned pedigree and because Of
the large proportion OF Medley blood he has him. h0v-
ing more OF II than any horse living in Eng or ,his
country. Tan better be had for the various de
scendants OF old ionede and Sir Archie oil Janus Sal.
tram, Ceier, &c.
Terms for his season. his performance upon the turf
Sc, hereafter and in due time.
THOHAS p. RICHARDSON,
THOMAS p. HOGE.
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February Z.

A erceuent House Serrant and Carriage D,;rrr
J0r sGie-by virtue OF deed of trust executed by
and admitted TO record in Amelia county court the same
day. and by virtue OF decree in chancery by
the said county court the day OF December, 1892
shall proceed TO sell at Jeersvle in the county of Anne
a on the third Saturday in February next being tho
oi oil the month"; upon credit of six months, Negro
Man, commonly called Monk, late the property of the
said Matthew r. Parkinson, decd The title is believed
to he good, but acting trustee, shall convey such only
as is vested in me- JOHN w. FOSTER, Trustee.
January 81, 1885, S4-w3w-
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~ Office Was committed to the Jail OF Powhalan
county OF the l5'h OF September last, negro
calling himself George, five feet and half an inch high
dark complexion, about 35 or 40 years DID, with black
mark extending from his hair down between his eyes
ana was described in the commitment the property OF
Mr. Smith Of Georgia; he however, now says that he
belongs to Mr. olier Of the city OF Richmond
purchased by him OF Mrs Burke in the county OF Han
over he owner OF said negro is requested
ward prove his pro ery, pay charges and ke him away
or he will be dealt with according law.
II. NJ LAYNE, ID. S. TOR VIM. Crump, Sheriff
December 4. go wI2ws
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p ROCK GROVE FOR sALE.-For sale a small
y Tract OF Land, in the county of Henrico, on the
Brooke Turnpike, FIVE miles from the city Of Richmond,
Immediately opposite Brook6eld the property formerly
owned by benjamin Sheppard, Esq, belonging TO
Geo. Taylor, Esq) The land lies directly the Turn
pike aud contains 81 acres by actual survey in two par
GELS, containing 20 acres, with house, formerly kept
tavern with grove Of the largest oak the
house, and fine well Of waer-he other containing 80
separated from the former by 20 acres, the proper
~ OF Mrs Copeland-o lie sold privately IL purchaser
is obtained by the first OF March, 1888 otherwise
lion, on that day The land will he shewn by the tenant,
Oh the premises For and particulars, apply to
SEBDEN * CLEBAND, Aucts.
December 10. 65-wfs
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n NOPE OF the Report of the Freeholders appointed
~ view and appra'e an esiray Cow, taken up by VIM
Mayo, Of the county OF Henrico TO wit:
g Pursuant TO The within warrant directed wo
have this day viewed esray Cow, shewn US by VIM.
Mayo, OF this county, and do find her be large red
Cow with little white spot the dcwlap, white spo
on the left hind leg and do appraise the said Cow the
sum OF ten dollars. Certified under hands this 18th
day Of January, in the year 1883
JOHN p. PRICE, II. 81
THOS. CHILDREES IL.s1
]. BRACKET, II. s.
Tesie CHAS. WILLS, D.. C. H. C..
February 9. Ss-w3w
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NihiO,s KHnfeI.

Netc Y.Tk, liz broadway beuee Pines Cedar streets,
FENHE subscriber returns grateful ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
u TO his friends and he.public liberal support
afforded him since his establishment in this city Having
found however, that the of his Hotel which he or.
ginally adopted Congress HAIL. subjects him TO many
nconvcniences in consequence of the proprietor of pub
lie establishment in his immediate vicinity having
the same title, and being unwilling by continuance OF
the present name OF his house. embarass his neiphbor
as wen as himself he has resolved changing same
TO that OF NIBLos HOTEL. Its central location being
near the principal places of amusemens and vicinity 10
the public offices and business part of the town. renders It
most desirable for families and gentlemen engaged
IN commercial and other pursuits
The experience which the subscriber has acquired as
proprietor Tor many Of that extensive establishments
the Exchange HOTEL in Petersburg Virginia and sub
sequent associate with Mr.. Heskell Of the CITY
Hotel Philadelphia, will he prove sufficient qua
anee to all who may honor him with their that
nothing shall be wanting his part, by those in his
employ to contribute in every respect their acconno-
daion and comfort JOHN NIBIO
November II. 5S-wtf
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q NLASSlCAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL,
~ There four vacancies in the subscribers school,
which he wishes 10 fll-Terms, 100 for ten months
Address the subscriber, Montpelier Hanover Vir.
gina HERMON DAVIS
feb' IL. lS9-wtil Anniied, Hanover County
THNo THOS. PATERSON 4 SARAH S. PATERSON.
IA Take notice shall proceed take The deposition of
William Anderson, at Fallsbug Mills day of next
MONTH TO be read as evidence against you your suit i'm
the Superior Court Of Law Tor the county of Buckingham
shall adjourn from day TO day till this is effected
c. A. SC OFT.
January IL. 76-w4ys
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I'm RY-V1RG1NIA-At Rules holden is
the clerks office, Of the Circuit Superior Court ot Law
and Chancery for Cumberland County from the 9TH to-
18th day Of January, inclusive, in tho year 1888
Drufy Woodson, Complainant
against
William Woodson, Tdrlton Woodson, German Booker,
aud Ann is wife, william Miller. and Lucy, his wife,
and the following nfaut children Of the said William Mil
er and Lucy bis wife, Fepon Miller Thomas Miller,
William Miller and Heath Miller, and John M. Woodson,
and Mary Woodson, infant children of Charles Wood
SON. deceased and Henry w. Miller, Defendants
The defendant, Henry W. Miller, having entered
his appearance and given security according to the act OF
Assembly and The rules Of this Court, and It appearing by
satisfactory evidence, that he is not nhabtsnt Of this
Commonwealth is ordered that the said defendant do
appear here on tie Is day Of Apri next and an
tho bill Of the plaintiff and that copy OF this order
be forthwith inserted in newspaper published IN the
city of Richmond for months successfully and poss
ed M the 'front.' door Of Tie house Of this county
a 'Copv-Tests IOHN DANIEL, Clerk
Jan. 20. e5-WoW
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DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
~ On Wednesday, the 9th day Of March next if fair,
II not the next fair day ensuing will he offered for sale
at the residence Of the subscriber the following property
Seven lots OF land, containing each 81 IL acres thirteen
likely negroes most OF them prime and boys stock
OF every description, among which is prime brood mare
got BY Virgnian, with her two elegant 6lles. The mare
AZ this time Is in foal by the noted horse Curiosity
At the time and place will be offered for sale all Of
my household and kitchen furniture and plantation uten.
sls Of every kind Terms accommodating and made known
on the day Of sale. WI WALKER
Stony Point, January D. sI--,yld
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CuARLrsroN February g.

, CHARLEsroN, February 8.
me " Cirf Process."-By way of commentary upon
Mr. Cahouns Late assertion in the Senate that his theory
oil State interposon the laws the nation was
to he confined wholly to the Courts the Battalion Of vo-
un,eers organized in this city, under the of Ma.
jor Edwards held their first public parade yesterday
Apart from the denationazing associations with which
such display could not fail be connected il mig
have been viewed as very pretty exhibition.
Mr. b. Watkins Leigh has come OH a mission from the
virginia Legislature, to request the people South Ca
rona TO escnd their late Ordinance and the laws passed
in pursuance thereof until after the session OF Con.
gress why should the State give this request q.
HAS virginia given us any nmaon that by doing So we
VIII be supported in the field by that State Con-
gress should not have repealed the oppressive tariff laws
before that time In the Virginia resolutions, not word
Is said about coming 10 add We therefore, shall then
probably be in the relation Virginia, present
We venture TO predict, that MIR. Leigh will leave South
Carolina as he found her. firm, and in her course
columbia Times, FEB. 8.
Mr.. Leigh's Arrival at Chdricston.-Our Charleston
correspondent under date of 9th inst says: "r LEIGH
the Commissioner from Virginia, arrived hero yesterday
morning and took up his abode the South Carolina Co
lee House He dined with the Governor yesterday and
to-day they are riding out together This looks we'll
gentleman has just informed that attempt was made
yerteray to administer the TEST Oath to the City Guard
hut every refused 10 take it, consequently they were
All discharged, and the City guarded last night by Yo-
lun'eer Company. No other news at Prescnt.'-.Vor-
folk Beacon.
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NOTlCE.--ln pursuance of Decree of the County
Court ot Cumberland rendered on the 2Sth dav on
January, 1888, in the of Mnter wife, against
Kucker Co.. we shall offer for sale the premises on.
tuesday the ID OF April next IL fair, il the first fairs
day thereafter, about hundred and eighty acres of
land lying inhe lower end OF Cumberland adjoining.
the lands OF Robert Satton, James Miner, and Others
Terms, three equal annual payments, all credi-ystl
payment bond with approved personal security will be-
required; ami Trust Deed on the Land TO tie
two last payments. ROBERT STRATTON, \
JOHN HUDGINS,
LEONARD DANIEL,
PETER FOE,
February 4. s7Csw
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I'm RY--yIRs1NGA.--At Rules ho9en in
n the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Superior Court of
Law and Chaneery for Louisa county, the 18th day Of
January, 1888:
James NJ. Trice administrator lie bonis non of Patsy r.
ree decd aud also administrator dc bonis of Mar
tina G. Trice, deed. Plaintiff.
against
Edmund Pendleton, John b. Pendeton, Peter $. Barrett
and Matilda w his wife, formerly Matilda W. Pendle-
ton, Philip u. Winston, William o., Bckerlon L. Philip
r., John r., Edmund r., Barbara j., Joseph p, and
Overton NJ. Winston, William r. Phillips and Barbara o.
his wife, Joseph w. Pcndleon. John Vowlcs and Lucy
n his wife, Francis johnson aud Cstbarne r. his wife
Thomas M. Pendleton, William Pendleon and Frances
s. Pendloton, Defendants
The defendant, John b. Pendleton not having entered
h appearance and given security according to the act OF
Assembly and the rules Of this court and appearing by
satisfactory evidences that he is not inabant of This
States II Is ordered that the said Jno b. Pendeton do
pear before the Judge Of said court the
OF said county on the first day Of the April Term of
said court, and the bill Of the plaintiff; and
that copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper printed in the City of Richmond for two
months successfully and posted the front door Of the
court house Of said county.
A Copy. Teste, JOHN HUNTER C. C.
January 70. S2-wSw
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lNNHE FRANKLIN HOTEL. - LykcHnUnc. Wy
- - no Subscriber, formerly Of the Bell Tavern in
Liberty W. mas taken possession OF the above splendid
esaoshment recently occupied by Robert Morris. ESQ
ne Is now furnishing the OF this spa
sious blouse IN style that will afford elegant secomfno-
uauon 10 uose who may please 10 call on him. Private
Palors ana dining rooms, suitably furnished will be kent
tor the use OF families; and Gentlemen Travelling by p-
waite conveyance may be assured that the extent of The
nouse enables e proprietor prove annoy them
from the arrival and departure OF the stages
Inc splendid lines OF sisge-coches this place from
Richmond, Danvie, Salem and Washington civ, and.
the Watering places all stop this house and their r
specve offices are kept in it. The Hotel IL situated ON
the main street convenient TO both Banks and TO the To-
bacco Warehouses. -
Stage Passengers may at all times DE supplied with
hacks, gigs or horses 10 travel of the line - s-1
He has, with much care selected sober honest and ,c
i've Servants and Oslers, whom he will exercise con-
slant AMI 'igilant attention His chambers are large and
numerous enabling him to accommodate one hundred
persons with ease His stables will not be surpassed nv
any IN Virginia. as The stables are large. with dirt and
paved iioors, and supply Of water the door, 800.
Having taken the above establishment for num,er NJ
years. and incurred havy expenditures in improving GET
Ting up and furnishing it, the subscribers interest will in
auce him TO omit uollng in his power accommodate his
customers Y. N. OLIVER
Jan. 20. sg, -
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The attention Of the reader will be arrested by the able
and eloquent letter Of Mr. Stevenson he Speaker Of the
House OF Representatives. 10 friend in Richmond tits
mastery view Of the question of Secession his letter
has been read by of the conscrp fathers The Repub-
eone who reached its brightest honors and is enrolled
among ITS iounder and we learn with great satisfaction,
that It received from him, high COMMUNICATION. AGer
such asancton, editorial nprimafuy would not only
be superf1uous, but ridiculous
We have united the TWO letters published i'm the Rich
mond Enquirer, in in order TO insert the argument
unbroken aud entire w. Globe.
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AFFAIRS AT WAsHiNeroN. lit will be seen by
referring 10 our summary OF the Prots engs Of Congress
that the Committee OF the Whole in the House Of Repre.
stntayes have struck Of the new tariff bin the duties
on Tea and coffee, by vote Of 60 10 g. This vote how
ever II should be remembered is decisive II wa,
taken al o'clock, aud the vote was Thin one When
the bill goes Of the Committee and the yeas and NAYS
are laken on uis amendment in the House different re.
suit may be hoped Tor Mr. Jarvis OF Maine, made on
Thursday short, but IL is said an exc .lleni speech in
support OF tie bill It's friends brief and To the point
~ heir remarks, from the desire time sdver-
sares deesmaiofy and fuse, from the desire TO waste
H. The amendments made by delegate, Mr. White
are friendly 10 the bill, meey extending the time of re.
ducuon Ihey are m substance, understand, APP
proved by he Committee, will probably increase he
chances Of getting the bill through Congress
The mania or internal improvements 70 have won
deUly dbsted in Congress SO completely have the peo-
pie sustained the President In the cheek put by him upon
he exrsyagant aud wasefu system which had sprinp
up, liza il would almost seem II The members were
afraid Of the unpogulafy Of coming forward with any
new plan Of internal improvement The multitude Of
magnificent projects which not long since occupied ne