Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-08-03

This codicl is signed John Randolph, Of Hoa-
nokc, aud attostcdby NJ. Alexander and Natftan1
Macon.
The next paper comprises four separate codicils
all dated May 9th, 1928, signed scvcrally by Mr..
r., and scvoralv witnessed by Edmund Morgan,
Jos. NJ. Daniel and Robert Darlington.
The first OF these merely aalrms, that the will OF
the tcsiator in the possession of his friend William
Leigh, is his sole will and testament, and reyoking
all others OF subsequent date, should any such be
lound.--A notd bcne follows, in which the facts
are stated, that the tcstator wrote codicil on
board the Steamboat, which carrying him to
the ship, when on his way to Europe, in 1922,
which codic his executor, by his direction, de-
strovcd.
Then follows the second codcil, which conimen-
ccs: " Since writing the above j, has occurred to
me, that the will referred 10, being in Mr.
Lcigh's possession, makes disposition OF tho
land purchased Of Walter Coles and Lefty his
wife !" some other parcels of land are also mon
homeland are bcqucahcd to William Leigh.
Esq, my faithful friend, who has given mo aid
and comfort, not with words only, but by deeds"
)" also bouucath 10 him and his heirs forever not
only each aud every of tho aforementioned
tract, Of land, but all thu property of every de-
scipon aud kind whatsoever, that may have nc
qnircd since the date of that will aforesaid.
The third codeil commences +" In tho will
above rccitcd, eavo 70 my said executor, the
rciusa' of the land above Ovens (now Clark's)
Ferry, at a price which then thought very
moderate hu, whlcl, change in the times has
rendered too high To answer my friendly intcn-
ons-thc iesa,or then modifies his will " SO far,
but so far only as to reduce that price 50 per
cent, &c.
Pho fourth codeil is as follows
-" As lawyers and courts of law arc extremely
addicted to making wills Tor dead men, which they
never have made when li>n ing, i, smy will and de-
sire that person who shall set aside, or shall at
tempt to aside the viii above referred tn, shall
ever inherit, possess enjoy, any part of my cs-
tate, rcal or persona"
The last of this SERIES of codicils is dated War
wick street, CLEARING Cross London August 20
1881 1t allirms all tho prov sions oi the will and
previous codics, except SO far as inconsistent with
the following bcqucsls-" to my dear niece Eliza
beth Tucker Bryan, the lower quarter with the
land purchased of Coles and wife, and of Allen
Gliam's estate, with the mill" TO my brother,
, Henry St George Tucker all The Bushy Forest
estate on ho, sides OF tho little Roanoke bought
, of the Reads, and all my interest in tho estate
Of Mrs. Mr'l" Cowan, and my lots and houses in
+ farmvIlc." lilo then approp 'aios upwards Of
E300O IN the hands othankcrs in England rs fund
for carrying into execution hi, will respecting his
slaves, and in addition to the provision for his
, faithful scrvan, John, gives him an annuity of 50
/, dollars during his hic-enlroa,s the Assembly Of
10 allow nm ana h's fdlnlIy 10 remain
Virginia and recommends him and them to hi,
executor and his dear brother and niece. Finally,
he leaves his plate and library to his niece, T. r.
, Bryan.
, These papers having been road, Mr.. Sanard
, said II would perhaps bn prcScr to state, at this
stage Of the proceedings, that the paper read "a
the cancelled will, not conceded by the coun-
sci Tor the defendants 10 be the will cancelled nj
the time of the drawing of the will of 80 We
.l..,,l -. NJ. Al. Al
to be placed IN the hands Of Mr.. Leigh and con-
ve,rd to him by Mr.. Alexander wa, the paper
which provided for the emancipation of the slaves
, but there is AN absolute ncongruity between the
, paper now produced and that described as placed
in the hands OF Judge Leigh by Mr.. RS coEcils.
&c
Nh. Robertson said the counsel for the plaintif
thought they should be able to show, that tho can
ccllcd will now produced, was the same that was
placed in tho hands of Mr.. Leigh b, Mr.. Alcxan-
der.
;, Mr.. Joncs.-We shall show the facts. and
leave the conclusion, to he drawn by those who
consider the will Of 81 the production Of sane
i mind.
Mr.. S,ana,d would not anticipate the evidence,
i and would say nothing further this point at pre-
n sent.
Mr.. Jones then read the certificate of Doctor
y Joseph Parrish, detailing Mr.. Randolpl's dccara.
tious on his death bed in Philadelphia, observing
tina, it taken down cotcmporanconsly, being
written on tho day Of Nlr. RS death Certificates
:, of Mr.. Edmund Badger, and DIR. Isaac Parrish
and Francis West, also on file, precisely the
, same in substance. The certificate of Dr. Joseph
. Parrish is as follows:
Copies of Certificates relating to the will of the late
John Rnndolph.
No, |. | certify that | called to visit John
Randolph ofRoanoke, al the City Hotel, kent by
llciskc d Badger, No. A. North third street, in
the City OF Philadelphia.
| My first visit the evening of the twen-
ticth day of the fifth month. (cacd May,) 1888
II | continued to visit sand John Randolph as his
: physician until this day, and was present at the
. time OF his death, which occurred at fifteen mi
nutcs before twelve O'Clock. During nv visit to
him this morning, between the hours of eight and
, nine O'Clock, in very impressive and distinct
1 manner, he declared to me in substance as follows
, and believe nearly in these words i" | confirm
f every disposition made in my will, especially that
respecting my slaves, whom | have manumttcd,
and for whom have made provision" On my
1 informing him that my engagements among my pa
r tients, would require me to leave him for short
i time, nc most urgently requested me not to leave
h him-hc stated would be good witness for John.
, and must stay--lie informed me that white
witness necessary, in regard to his provision.
, requested him to have Edmund Badger, one of
the Innhccpers, called, TO whom he could make the
+ decllraon-!ie stated that he had already made
The declaration to him, I ,hcn proDosed thar ,wo