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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-06-01

am inclined TO think, that burning once IN tincc
wears, would he more beneficial than injurious.
Although the months Of September and October
are the best for sowing grass seeds, II may be done,
in my opinion, my month IN the year, provided
there he no danger Of the waters covering
and removing the seed When sown in the spring
or SUMMER or too late in the iall for them TO vegc-
tate, the frs, crop viii be more or less mixed with
weeds sowcl a few acres some years ago, with
oats. TIL prass came up remarkably well. Al
Ter the oais were cut, had very dry and warm
weather examined tie fate Of the grass, and found
that before the heavy crop Of weeds, which sue
ceedcd the oats, hal protected ii, the young grass
Ind bocn completely killed. II had risen Two OF
three inches and though sown very thick, APP
paarcl 10 be entirely destroyed. The ground was
as dfy As could b., and could ser no sign Of life
in the roots. This soil when MOST, Is rs black As
lanp-hlack light, and contains much sand. Not
wiihstandng lhess appearances, the grass PM mp
slowly in the fall, and in the spring. occupied the
ground To the exclusion OF every thing else. The
crop OF hay was good one, though much injured
by the stalks of the weeds that ought 10 have been
cut oil in the iall.
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
W. Cfoytcn'' EFFORT isappcntment-M-
raculou, Escape.
CINCINSATTi, n


CINorNNArrl, May Is.
Last evening at half past six o'clock, Mr. Clay
ton, the unrivallod .Eronaut, made an cfTor, to
ascend with his Balloon. The cfior, proved un,uc.
cessinl, but from no fault Of Mr.. Clayton's. The
balloon was well infatcd--the audience was LARGE
tho wind blew brislly towards the South-'rlc
car was laden with heavy mail, and the cordial
blessings oithc multitude, for Mr.. C's welfare, filed
the air.
Every thing being nearly in complete readiness
for start, and while Mr. Clayton, (assis,cd by Sc
vcral ecntlcmcn) was arranging the ballast, a sud.
den gust OF wind struck the balloon, and forced il
upwards with violence. At that moment. those
who held the balloon, surprising there was a sufr-
cheney OF asoens. nal power, let 60 of the Car and
the balloon suddenly rose thirty or forty feet The
ballast however proved to be too heavy, and the
momcniary gust OF the wind subsidine, the car fell
to the earth, outside otthe ampitheare with great
violence. Intrcpidy intent on ACCOMPLISHING his
object, and apparently totally unmindtu ofperson.
al danger, Mr. Clayton busily engaged b;msclf
in throwing out ballast. Meanwhile the balloon
was dragging the noble lEronaut over horses
and fences, and part Of the time ,hrouch the
streets.
Mr.. Clayton by this time, succeeded in dsbur-
thenng the car ola considerable portion of the ball
ias', the balloon again rose, and the car in its as
cent struck against the top OF chimney with grcst
force, which sundered the cords, and left Mr. CLAW.
ton on the top of tho house, where he aligh,ed with
but little injury. severe bruise on the ripb, hin
and slight scratch the right arm, arc all the ;p'
luries he received The balloon now being freed
from the car, cut all sort, of fantastic trick, alof,
IN the air, aud soon disappeared from view. As
It was seen to turn upside down, some hone, arc
entertained that tho gas may have quickly escapcd
and that the ba!lcon may yet DO recovered 7,
wGs an elegant article Of tho kind and of very
largo dmensiona,, wy
When tho multitude saw the car strike tho chin.
ncy, and the BALBOA dash of without Mr.. clay.
ton, painful IN the extreme rerc thc feeEnrs
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SALE MDuRogs, &C,
MAY %

RY virtue Of deed Of trust, executed to the sub
scrlpcr, by Ivl. p Gray bearing date the
10Th day of October, 1881 ana; Of record in the
Clerks Office of Bedford County Court, shall, BY
the direction of the persons for whose benefit the
decd was made on Friday, the Bird day Of July, 1885
in the town OF Liberty, Bedford county proceed to
sell, to the highest bidder the following sl,,s. to
wit Lewis, Eady, Rachael, Rice Little Charles, Al
len. PAULINE, Ned, Amy, and their two children, Bill
~ and Edmond Peter and Harriet, and any increase
OF the female slaves. will also on the same day. or
the next day sell TO the highest bidder, public suc-
ton ali his the said Gray's Horses, stock OF Cattle
Hogs, and Sheep, with all his Farming Utensils, two
sets OF Bhcksmths tools, all his Household and
Kitchen Furniture, and all the crop Of tobacco,
grain, and Of every description
Terms-A credit of one, two, and three years will
be given, the purchasers giving bond with approved
security to secur. the purchase money.
The sale of all the Personal Property except the
Slaves, will take place at Col. Gray's Home house.
EDMUND IRVINE, Trustee
April 30 tbs
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LAND OR SALE.

7 WISH to sell a tract of Land, lying in Bedford
1 County, adoning,hc Lands OF Richard D. Watts,
L. Watts, VIM. Hardy, and others, lying abou,
two miles from Liberty, containing go Acres more
or less and about 100 Acres cleared. This land lies
WELL is well watcred, suited to the cultivation of
tobacco and small grain.-Somc very good tobacco
land still to clear. To those wishing TO purchase
will make the payments accommodating, and the
price very moderate. For further particulars, apply
TO James or Elizabeth Watts, living near TIC prems-
es. JOHN w. HAMILTON.
May IL wGw.
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HENRY BROWN, Jr,

HAS just received n few extra fine SILK BON
Il NETS. from one of the best houses IN New
York, CIessrs. Thompson.)
Also Anew STRAW BONNETS, fully equsl,o
any in market.
Black and Drab HATS, for gentlemen,
Palm Leaf do.
Embroidered Parasols,
Umbrellas, Canes aud Switches
School Books, such in general u.a,
Rag and Furniture Fringes
o. Store Bank Square.
May % Is
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FLOODED STOCK.

A NEAT and appropriate .Silrer Cup will be
l n awarded the finest Young American Eclipse
colt, toacd in l33j-the COILS will be exhibited in
Lynchburg, or at the annual meeting of the Ne.
London Agricultural Society; in which even, com
persons contending, and present the Cup. The great
value of the Eclipse blood should certainly ensure
him as many mares as he can 20 to-
HENRY BROWN, jr
May 2S IL
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ANYWAY, tsom the subscriber, NE
IA GRO MAN, Of whom the following is descrip
ton He is not very black, about five feet or 10 inch
es high, aged about3o lie has scar on one of his
cheeks, spare made, thin sisage and rather inclined
to be knock kueed. lie has six toes on each foot. I
expect that he is aiming to get either to Mississippi
or to one OF the free States.-i liberal reward will
he given for the apprehension of said runaway. and
his delivery to the subscriber, in Psylvania county,
on his being secured that get him again.
G. b. BARKSDALE
May IL I'm
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AUcTXON SALES.

ON TUESDAY night the 9th, [ shall resume my
~ night Auctions, and r, ,ularly continue them
every Tuesday and Friday ights during the Fall and
winter months. My stock will be such as will suit the
season and sold in small lots. Nv day sales will be
every Wednesday at II o'clock of Groceries, Furni-
ture, &c. &c. Favors from the country are particu
larly invited, my sales will be regular.
CHARLES PHELPS, Auct
Sept 8. 1891 ts
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NOTICE.

hk. RICHARD SALE having determined to
- rcmin in Virginia during the Summer monhs,
offers his professional services to his friends and the
public generally. No effort shall be wanting on his
Part TO render satisfaction those that NAV Ia, or him
with their patronage. Dr. S. may at all times be
found at the residence of his father, (Ma Thomas
Sae,l in he county of Bedford except when proes-
sonallv absent.
Redfovi Nav % -,
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Yesterday morning, Mr.. Jones again entered the
Post-ofi,e for his papers, and was seen by clerk
who was on the watch. to take large double let
ter, the address Of which had been previously no.
ted. lie was also seen to take from the table five
entire packages OF the southern and western let
tiers which had not yet been opened. Immediately
afterwards, Inc lief, the Office, and as he was pro-
cecdng 10 his own Office, was arrested by deputy
marshal who had been in waiting for the purpose.
The double letter, and also the entire packages,
containing from fifty TO a hundred letters, were
found in his possession lie subsequently, made
admissions which show the purloining Of upwards
of thousand dollar from letters. various times.
The unhappy rnan---who, up to this period, has
enjoyed full share of public confidence and re-
spcct--as been committed to prison, to take his
trial al the regular term Of the L. :. Circuit Court.
The publication Of this detail is made with sin
ocre REGRET, and only 10 correct he many exag-
gcratcd reports which arc afoat on the subject.
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NlRGlNIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks Once
~, OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law ard
Chancery for the county of Amherst, on Monday
me lth day OF May, lS35.-NIichael S. Warren, ad
mlnlstrator of Butler Harmar, dec. Plaintiff, against
,,,odfrey Toler, executor of Elijah Barnes, dec
frances Barnes, widow of said Elijah Barnes and
William Henry, Elijah w, Lucy w, Pulhaly, Sally,
and Mildred A. M. Barnes, Defendants-ln Chan
Gerry.
The defendant Godfrey Toler, not having entered
ms appearance, and given security, according to th"
act OF Assembly, and the rules of this Court, andn
appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is not
inhaptant OF this Commonwealth On motion of The
Paint ny his counsel, it is ordered, that the said
Godfrey Toler do appear here on or before the first
Gay OF me next term. to the bill of the plain
I'M, ana that copy of this order be forthwith insert
ed IN the iynohburg "virginian," for two months
ssuccessNeiy. and posted at the front door of the
Courthouse in said county. A Copy-'reste.
No, JOHN THOMPSON, jr.C.
way u ~2Ia
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LOST or MISCAISIlIED

GONE TIME in November last, (say between
~ the 9TH and l2th,) small Dove tail Box, about
Is inches square, directed to Lancaster, DENLY g. Co
Richmond. 1t was sent by tina Stage or in the care
OF some passenger. The said Box contains sixteen
pieces OF Embroidery wrought by some young ladies'
while at School, and which were sent to Richmond
for the purpose of being put in gilt frames 1t has
lied OF its destination. Any information in regard
to II will be thankfully received at this office.
May7 Is
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WIN. II. Barlsdalc Joel Blanks, and VIM
Grant:

I'AkE notice, ,ha, on Friday. the 18th day OF
. June next, at the house of Captain Samuel
thompson' in the county of Pttsylyania, Virginia
| shall take the deposition of Joseph Stone, to be
read as evidence, in suit depending in the Ciicui,
Superior Court OF Law and Chanccry for the coun.
ty Of Pittsyyana, in which am plaintiff and you are
defendants, Yours. &c.
CLAIBORNE 3. BARKSDtLE.
May II iw
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Correspondence, Of the baltimore Patriot.
CIScISNATI, May Is, 1885.


For the purpose of indemnlvng Mr.. Clayton
for his losses by the escape Of his balloon, meet
ing OF the citizens wa, called al the Exchange,
and organized by the appolntincn OF Bcllamy Sto-
rer, Esqr. Chairman, and A. Irwin, Esq. Sccrets-
~. Resolutions adopted unanimously, to
raise money enough to rcmuneratc Mr.. Clayton
for the loss Of his balloon and other expenses. A
committee Of 1--WE in BACKWARD was appointed to So
licn subscriptons.--Mr Clayton was present, and
stated that il would be but short time before he
would make the desired asccnsion.--Thc wind
blew with great violence from the high hills that
surrounded the city, on the North and East and
throughout the day the smoke from the chimncys
was blown to the carth---so that the balloon on RI
sing above the enclosure, took the wind, and hav-
imp suporalundance otbaast, was blow do,on
instead of up. Had the wind continued through
OF, the day from tho South West there is no doubt
Mr.. Clayton woald have made successful ascen-
sion, and probably arrived in your city, before this
time. That he mW make the ascension, and that
h. wW cross the Mountains | have not the shadow
ola doubt. 4 more fearless and determined man
than Mr. Clayton, have never seen. He is by
birth an Englishman, but has been raised in the
West" and is claimed as a Western man. IL is,
believe, about p or % years of age.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-06-01

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Journal of Commerce gives the following in
10 nation
:" A MIR. JAMES o. HARRIsoN, Of Lexington, is
appointed Secretary of Legation at Madrid,
riee Mr.. Middleton, who, with the present Minis
ter, Mr.. Van Ness, is to return home immediately"
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WOUO'S YHR6SHxNQ MACHYWE
k'OR SALE. Threshing Machine, made BY Jar.
4 Wis ): Wood Of Botetourt, acknowledged by
competent Judges to be the best machine for thresh
country Enquire at this Office.
April 90
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COTTON CORD.


VINllE subscriber will, in future. keep good as
Il sortmcnt Of Cotton Cord, of different descrip-
tons, such as Wire Cable Cord -and other des
crptons of small Cord, suitable for Mantua makers
Also. Cotton Plough Lines, Wrapping Irvine and
Seine Twinc, wholesale or retail.
ADNER GARRETT
March % ~
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BEDFORD
FEM ALE NINARY,

FH'IiE BEDFO FEMALE ST MINARY. aer.
h INTO operation on the 10th OF January, 5H. The
Seminary is sufficiently large to accommodate one
hundred pupils or more. The location is pleasant,
and as healthy as any in the United States. All the
branches which are usually taught in similar lns,itu-
TONS are Systematically pursued, under experienced
and approved teachers. And three wears will be ne
cessary to complete regular in all the branch
es taught IN this School It's, however, left option
al with the parents guardians of the scholars, to
decide whether the regular course be pursued or rot
There are, for the of the School, three Pianos
one Organ, Globes, School, Philosophical Asro.
nonical, and Chemical Apparatus. The Schools
tic year comprises ten months. The vacation
months are May and October, and the two terms will
comprise the intervening months. The next
term will commence the first of June. There will "
public examination at the close of each term.
Expenses. for a gear often months
Board, s85 90
English Branches, 90 90
Music, Piano or Organ IS 90
Vocal, or Sacred Music, taught by note, S 90
Languages, % 90
Scientific Painting and Drawing, IS 90
MezHotlnto Painting, taught i'll eight les
sons, 8 90
Oriental limiting, learnt in ten lessons, 10 90
callsthencs, an exercise for the promo
ton of health, / 90
For the use of the Piano or Organ 100
Stationary, 200
For Lectures and Experiment in Chem
istry, 800
Pupils may board for the above price, with tho
teachers, orin genteel families in the vagc.-Scho-
lars may enter the School any period Of the term,
ana will be charged from such time according to
the above rate. And it is desirable that pay for the
term should be in advance. V. SMITH.
May7 6v
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Nep ded.--The Boston arouaut, Mr.. Louis
Laurca, for every city in America now la, its
nronau', has constructed balloon Of gold beat-
er's leaf the slips of which glued together by
cement, weighing but fifty pounds, though forty
feet HIGH by twcntynine wide. lie intends to
keep il inflated and attached 10 cord, for parties
to 90 on rral voyages Of pleasure, and after re-
naming long plcases them, to to be brought
down by winding the cord around a windlass
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-06-01

1MS1EO O1G-Just received few barrels
~ Lnseed Ol-"hite Lead and other Paints
and lbs papers. iine quality.
-, :! r. II J. E. ROYAL.
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S23 the season, end S40to ei.ure col, mar. .
money Will be payable soon as the MAJ, e'aa
10 De IN ioal or transferred; the usual redna' Aho'
DC MADE where as many as mares are ON, ''oh a.
YOUNG AMERICAN EcLIPsE is darl
years ola TINS spring. rising fifteen aud bs,. b.
hlsn' with clean limbs Of proportonable sy, m haa
'afee' strong fui' bone and muscle, inticaim,.
power ana durability, strongly resembling l.. st
Americdn Eclipse, possessing all tha, lo,,xs MS ~.
manding annearance - 'uq Con
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H,erfu ,hou ant
the rack OF the me
glory nor fears to expire
scicses a VOID ofpufe hi'ss'
csh,so spirit is parting ir9" il.'s.
|he wo-sricAen wretch, TO whose heait
lions Of earth can no rapture impaft,
On whose brow the pale earlands Of Hope ha'e II
faded,
While his soul by the midnight oi sorrow Is shaded,
What balm could you bring to hls bosoms docpso.
row,
II eternity pronsedn no glorious Tomorrow
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Rx~YA for Mares, the en. raps', will 81,
M the stable OF Henry Rso Sea'' ?
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AMA NKS FOR SALt.
AT THIS OFFICE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-11-05
OBITUARY,

DIED, 4, s.. Louis, Missouri ON the 10Th Oc-
tober, of lock jaw, occasoncd by wound acct
deDtalIy received, on a hunting excursion, two
weeks previously, Capt. RIcu,Ep Il. PnrLrs, for
merry OF Lynchbnrg, aged about 81 ears, leaving
wife and iva children, AMI many other relatives
and friends lor regret his untimcly end. The wound
WIS apparently healing, until the day preceding
his death, when symptoms Of the och-av' began
to manifest themselves. He was appraised tina,
death was inevitable, and expressed perfect re,ig-
nation to his fate, with full assurance OF future hap
pncss, through the atoncmcnt of Christ.
-, at his residence in the county of Bed
ford, on Friday the 30th day of October, Maj. Ar-
CUISINE Lurr"Icn, Senr. aged ninety one years
He was Revolutionary Soldier, and contributed
LARGELY To gain u that independence which we st
bonniinly enjoy; aal Inc supported good char
acter through life. Ills death will be lamcntcd by
IA Numerous train Of friends and relatives.
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LD0Ek NJ THIS!
1 4 { II O.N II l. T. i!
r. s. MILLER d. CO.,

VA Ill sell ON Saturday urN. thu 9Th instant, at
w their Store-housc, three doors below the Far
mets Bank, By way OF public auction their remain
ing STOCK of Goods, consisting OF man, desirable
ticcs which are Is follows, w:
colorcd Silks; Figured Maudalnc silks; Colorcd
Sattins; Sa,lin Stripe and Figmcd IIrrniua Cause
for tlre,oes; White and Colorcd Fiorrnccs Green
harcrlanc silk; Black and toorcd Grape de Leon
Blae, and Coiorea Italian Crape; Gro de Nap aud
Cause Bonnet and Cap Ribbon; 'olorcd Ianua
aud Belt Ribbons; Splendid Blond Lace and Edge
ngS Bohiuct Laccs and Footngs; Cir, cianct ditto;
superior McIino Long Shaw Il, wool border 81 and
Ii Alrrno; 1hbet, Wool thally and Cause Neck
iiandkcrchiclS: Black and W hue Cause and Bobi-
net Wells Sin and Cotton Flag lidkfs. silk,
Norsied and Cotton Hosiery ;Gioyrs McIno Cir
cassans; Bombazetts Plaids HlauncI> Nesting
Buckrams Prints Giughams: EnboSsd Cam
bricks Jaconct Cambr,s aud nu,ljns; Muslin
Capes; and few superior Gcntlemeus and Ladies
Cloaks with long catalogue OF article, unnecessary
To mention.
:, bargain can be had private slr, IN any pant Of
the stock, between this and the ia, OF sale and the
terms made liberal
IIliiners and others, wanting any fmcy article en-
umeratcd above. vii Ill, ell to c3li soon rs posi-
Bile. a, bargain may be had in small bill.
NOV. , - VI
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NNW STORE.

W ANING purchased The entire stock Of Goods,
q lately owned BY Mr.. Robert Kyle, beg leave
TO inform my friends and the public generally, that
shall continue business at he same stand until Ist of
Japnary, where respectfully ASS call from thosc
wishing to buy largely. From the amount of my
Stock aud the variety Of assortment, tone half of
which has been laid in tins fail. IN New York and
Phaie pha,j feel convinced that purchasers would
find j, 10 their ntere, to make an examination at
lea5t. before they buy
Ny assortment consist, OF every description of
Fancy Goods, suitable for the approaching season.
\ large assortment Of Cloths cassmcfes and Vest
ngs of various colours. Rose. Whitney aud Duflle
Blankets, Coarse, Fine, and Super CasSinetts Plain
aud Plaid Iinseys, and many Other heavy Woollen
Goods for Winter. Also, u large stock of Shoes
Hats. Hardware, Cutlery md Groceries. All of
which anu determined TO sell at the lowest market
prices. X. i. NORNEII-
Oct. -, ip if
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Amherst Land for sale.

! obedience In u dccrrtal order oi the county
c"u' III Amherst, pronounced At ns November
term, 1874 IN tho ease OF Dawsuus v. pawsons ,t
al; the undersigned, who !. thcrch, appointed /,
commissioner ol tho purpose will, on fida, the I'll,
day OF December newt. proceed to sell b, Mav Of
publlc auction on the premises, the Tract of Land
ana Loot, III the bill mentioned, on c,ealt nt ono and
two years, Bond and security will be required and
the title retained until IN, last payment ~ made
lhs Land lies within SiN mile. OF I,nchhulp and
on the toad leading hom INuchhurr to Amherst
court honse-adJoiulnc the lands oi Robert Ridrcwa,
James bowling and Others containing ~ acres the
greater part al which Is IN woods pretty we'll timber
ed aud a proportion al Tobacco e,p1 10 clear
there are several good sptlnfs near TIN road. II
would suii iof public establishment. Those " isl
ing to'e" the land will make apple alton In Robert
Rdgc"aN who lives neal and VIII SHOW The tamc.
The title 10 tic land IS believed to be- n,i.nutablc
but the undersigned vi" convey such title AZ Is vested
III bim commissioner, aud none other.
The Lot IN the bill mcnti.ned is said 10 lie IN Mad
lson, and me- lar from The foot of the ynchburr toll
bridge; aud willie sold al the sale Of the land above
mcnt'oned Capt Pleasant nawson's interest IN en,l
IT. conveying such title only as IN vested IN me ms
commissioner, and none other.
}. II, MOoRMl ~, Com'r.
Nov. ,. al.