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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14

:, 'e"er from Fampico, ofthe llth June, states.
', ."e'r haa been some collision between the :
aodn oonsni and the officers of tho L. s. rev
Cnn,,,, 'enerSon, on the one part and the
'omman liant OF the Port, on the Other, rh,.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
JAMES RTE AND K4N4UHi CIS1

DROPOSALS will be received at the Office ol
j the James River and kanawha Company, in
the City OF Rchmo d. from the 10Th to the BIRD day
Of August, Tor the construction OF all the Excava-
ton, Embankment and WaIling not now II der con
tract together with nearly all the Cuserts and the
greater portion Of the Locks between l.ynchburg
and Madcns' Adventure.
The work advertised embraces the twenty
miles between Columbia and the head of Madcns'
Adventure Pond, the eight miles between Seven
Island Falls and ScousvIe. and about twenty isola-
ted sections, reserved AZ the former letting, between
Scotsville and Iynchbuug
The quantity of Masonry offered is very great
consisting oi about two hundred Culverts of from
three to thirty feet span; nine Aqueducs, thirty
five Locks number of Wastes, with several farm
and road Bridges.
General plans and specifications of all the work.
aud special plans OF the important Cu,crts and
Aqueducts will be found at the offices of the scvc-
raj Principal Assistant Engineers the line OF the
Canal.
The work viii he prepared for examination by the
10Th July but mechanics. well recomnsnded, de
sirous otmuediac employment, can obtain contracts
Tor the construction of a number of cuverts at pr-
Natr4cttng
Persons offering To contract, who unknown to
the subscriber any of the Assistant Engineers
will be expected to accompany their proposals BY the
usual certificates OF then character aud ability.
CHARLES EILET, Jr.
Chicf Engineer Of The James Rimr
and kdndichd Company.
Norr.-'rhc Danls, Guard Locks most of the
Bridges, aud number of Locks and Cuverts are re
served for a future Letting. Persons visiting the
line for the purpose OF obtaining work, would do
well Ito call At the office the Company in tn cit,
of Richmond, where any information which they
may desire will bechccruy communicated
The Valley of James River between Lvnchbnrc
and Richmond, is healthy. C. r. Jr
JuneG I'd
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
TOBACCO LAND at Auction,

DERSUANT 10 a decree of the county court
of Bedford, the under signed Commissioners
will proceed to sell, to the highest bidder, at the
Store of Ileptin,tall Il Bailey, in the county of
Franklin on the 4th dav of August next a
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
TRACT OF LAND,

lyiag in Franklin county. adjoining the lands of
John Craghead, John Lazenhy, Benjamin Booth,
and others, containing 452 acres. And on the 9Th
day of the same month, at the Store of Board Il
McCabc, in the county OF Bedford, they will pro-
coed 10 sell 10 the hichcst bidder !,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
POStpOllelnlent.

The above sale is postponed until the Odd Of
July newt at which time it will take place on the
premises. LUCAS p. THOMPSON. Trust.
June II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
LEMON SYRUP.

Tut RECEIVED few dozen bottles fresh
- Lemon syrup, convenient article for making
lemonade, punch, sc. For sale by
JAMES +. ROY ALL
juno IL ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
1M dozen Grain and Grass scythes

fhh brce Scythes for sale either wholesale or retail
cry low. hv Il Il RJCU,RDS & 10
$ Nav
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
JOHN THOMPSON. Jr.r


amherst Court House, June l., ls3G.
Ihcparties will take notice, that have appo,ntcJ
Saturday, the 18th day of August ne t, to execu,c
the foregoing order which day, at the hour of IN
O'Clock A. NJ they are requested to attend at m, o
Office with all necessary papers prepared for the in
vcstigation. ROBERT TINSLEY CONN.
June % WIN
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CANDIES. &c.

uST received, superior lot of C,>prts WEST
" INDIA SWEET MEATS. PRuNrs, FiGs DATES
'IrRoN, Nc. Nc. For sale low by
FOURQTREAN & PALMER.
Sign offhe BOY s. Golden Mortar
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
NOTICE.

WERE will be petition presented to the
Il next Legislature, for the formation OF a
NEW COUNTY, out of parts of Campbell, Pitt
sylvania and Bedford.
April ~ w3m
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-07-14
Julle 9

n 1 AT circuit superior court OF law and cl,,c..
n continued by adjournment, and held IN, -
the 9Th day Of April 1881:
John James Morgan, infant under tho ,,o -.
twenty years, by his guardian and nc>, r., VI
Zacharias Drummond. phr "'
against
John Morgan, Henry }. Nanpelr, aud James r.,
''' Defs
IN CHASCERY.
This cause came on this day to be heard ,,,,
papers formerly read. the report of Conmis,iana,
Tinsley, made i'll pursuance of the decrrtal o,d
made herein on the Cd day Of September l.3l ,,5
exceptions thereto by the guardian of the p,,,,e
aud was argued by the plaintiffs COUNSEL Onron
sidcratlon whereof the court doth rccommit the sad
report, with the exceptions thereto to the Comm,
sioner who made it, for him to consider and rr,.n
thereupon. \ copy-teste,
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July
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June %
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08

Mr.. Graham said he had no more oblec-
ton to 90, than he would have to 90 years
but he thought It wrong to impose limit
at all on Corporation of this kind. 1t was
not like a Banking Institution, where the
effects could be divided between the Stock
holders at the expiration of the Charter
the road cannot be taken 10 pieces and give
each share, bu, all is lost TO them and
their successors. The Charters ofall CON-
panles should be we'll guarded. Care should
be taken, that they cannot abuse their pow.
ers, and then there is no necessity for any
limitation.
The question on the adoption OF the
amendment was negatiyed without count
and the biIl then passed its second reading
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08

Of Commons on the samc subject, the question
a division having been called ior) on the motion
of striking out. Mr.. Mcqueen concluded his re-
marks in favor Of Mr.. Littles notion and was iol-
lowed by Mr.. Cooper, Of Martin, on the opposite
side. Mr.. Bryan then took the floor and address
ed the Senate in support of the motion OF MI Lit
tie; but before the question was taken, the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
George Barnhardt, the member elected from
Cabarrus, rice ID. VI. Barrlnger, resigned, appear.
ed, was qualified, and took his scat.
Bill presented.-By Mr.. Hunt, to construct a
Central Rail Road from the Port Of Beaufort to the
Tennessee line. Read the first time and ordered
10 be printed.
Mr. Jacoeks, from the Committee on Finance,
reported a Resolution directing sale OF the IN
/ sold Cherokee Lands Read first time.
/ The engrossed bill providing Reward for Ia
king Runaway Slaves in non. slayeholdmg States,
was read the second time and postponed indefinite
ly as was ALSO the bill to authorize subscription
on the part of the State, TO the Oconaluiee Turn
4 pike Company.
The engIossed bill amendatory OF the Act pass
ed IN 1882, for the reei OF nsolyent Debtors, was
read the third sme and ordered TO be enrolled. Il
is therefore a law Provides that where jury
is empanneled 10 Try an allegation ofiraud agalns
an individual applying TO take the oath, eilhei
party may take an appeal from the verdict.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08
Tuesday, December Il.

Bill pfsseHtsds-By Mr.. folk, bill 10 ineorpo
rate the Claremount Gold Mining Company. Pass
ed three readings, and ordered to b. engrossed.
The Senate entered upon the orders OF the day,
and resumed the consideration Of the Resolutions
respecting the Public Domain and the question
on MIR. LItte's Amendment, 10 strike out all after
the word resolved and insert a substitute, vas de-.
cide,. in the ncgatye-aycs ~, noes 81.
4 motion was made by Mr.. Bryan to amend the
resolutions by adding the following clause at the
end Of ono Of the resolutions.
And any act on the part OF the Congress OF the
United states, by which the minimum price at
which these lands are now sold, shall be reduced
would seriously affect the prosperity Of the old
States, aud do great injustice TO those States by
which they were originally coded TO the Conlcde.
racy; and moreover 1t is the opinion OF this Gene
raj Assembly that as the public debt has been ex.
tinguishcd and the object tor which the Tespcc.
tive portions Of the Public Domain were cedcd BY
the States which held them, has thereby been &C.
complishcd, and the lien thereon discharged, tina,
such disposition OF the public lands or the proceeds
thereof, ought to be made among the States OF the
Union as shall be pro2ortIoned TO the respective
sacrifices and expenditures incurred by them 10
support of the United States, or at least in proper
ton to their federal population"
The question on the adoption Of this amendment
was decided IN the negatiye--ayes 20, noes b.
The vote on this question affords far test Of tbs
opinion Of the Senator's on the proposition to divide
the proceeds of the public lands among the States
and We therefore insert the Ayes and Noes
! Ayes.-Messrs. Ballew, Bryan, Bullock, Dowd
Gambill, Harrison, Harry, llill, Hogan, Joyner
Kendall, Little, Long, Martin, Moody, Morchead
Moore of r., Moore of S, Moye Of F., Polk, Sci
by, Staley, Tillett, Wellborn, Williams Of b, an,
Young.
koes,-Messrs. Alexander, Allison, Baker, Bit
tain, Cooper Of NJ, Cowper Of g., Cromsrte, Ed
inonston, Edwards, E1um, FOX, Gavin, IlouIder
Husscy, Kerr, Lindsay, Mccormick, Marstcller
Mebauc, Moye of c., Pastcur, Patterson, Rabun
Reid, Sharpe, Smons, Stephens, Vann, Waugh
Whitaker, Whitehurst, Williams Of t., William
Of r, Wilson, Wychc.
Mr.. Little then introduced an amendment, dc
claring that Congress has the Constitutional RICH
to distribute the proceeds Of the public lands anon.
the States which was negatiycd "a To q. Nh
Moore Of Stokes, moved al amendment, asserting
the Constitutional right of Congress 10 distribute
the proceeds Of the public lands among the States
: according 70 their respective proportions IN tb
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08
Saturday, December II.

Mr.. Hogan, from the Committee on the Judici-
airy, to whom the subject had been referred, repor.
ted against the expediency Of amending the law
directing the manner in which Sheriff. bonds shall
be taken against the passage Of the bill to give
exclusive jurisdiction to the Superior Courts in all
cases where the intervention OF Jury is necessa.
ry and against amending the law for the punish.
nlent Of vagrants. Concurrcd in.
The Senate resumed the unfinished business o.
yesterday, the proposition Of Mr.. Little, To strike
out all the resolutions respecting the public domain
after the word Resolved" and insert a substitute
(Which, we believe, does not essentially differ from
the resolution adopted aiew days ago in the Ilous'
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08

Mr.. Baker presented bill 70 prevent
persons residing in the State of Tennessee,
and in the adjoining counties IN this State,
from driving stock TO range IN the county
of Yancy. Referred.
The bill TO incorporate the Cincinnati and
Charleston Rail Road Company, was read
the third time, amended, on motion OF Mr.
BRYAN, passed, and ordered TO be engrossed'
Mr.. Hill submitted Resolution to amend
the Charter of the Bank of the State, SO as
10 authorize the increase Gifts Capital $780,.
OOO: in order that the University anu Lat.
erary Fund may subscribe. Read first
time, and laid on the table.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The engrossed bill to incorporate The
Deep River Gold Mining Company, was
read the third time, aud ordered TO be en-
rolled.
A message from the Senate, transmitting
/ for the concurrence of the House, bill &c
provide for the payment OF the lnstal,nent'
on the shares reserved TO the State IN The
Capital Stock of the Bank Of the State 0
North Carolina. The bill was read ih'
first time.
Mr.. Waddel presented the petition o
sundry counties and towns in the State o
Virginia, praying the passage of law in
cooperating Company authorised TO con
struct a Rail Road from the town OF Evans
IL
ham, in the county o.. Ny;he, by Dunvllle
through the territory Of thus State, 10 some
point on the Roanoke River. The said pc
uuon was sent 10 the Senate, with propo
sltion 10 refer il 10 Select JOINT Commit
tee, which was concurred IN BY that branch
Mr.. Iron introduced bull TO lncorpo
rate the Milton and Salisbury Rail Com
pany which passed It's first reading.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08

general charge and expenditures, OF ACCORDING -
federal population; which was also nega,iyed !,
TO &c. Mr.. Wilson then moved 10 lay the Resi-
tons on the table which was nega,iyed 80 70 81 :.
but before the question was taken on their tb,,5
reading, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
On motion of Mr.. Chngman, ResOlu,d, That, IL.
Committee on the Judiciary be instructed To .,
quire into the cXpedency OF so amending our p
nal laws, as TO render the punishment In ali !,
stances Capital for the offence of attempting IN .,
cite our Slaves TO rebellion, and circulating lpc,n
diary publications in this State.
/ Mr.. Clark moved that the House do now ,aIe ~,
/ for consideration the Resolution from the Scps,.
/ heretofore laid on the table, proposing an gdolr
ment of the two Houses, sine die, ON the q ), a,
of December.
After a discursiyc debate, in which numb.
of gentlemen took part the House agreed TO con.
slider IT, by vote OF l0l TO IL.
The Resolution having been read, Mr. j. A h
Mcneil moved that It's further eonsiderauon !.
postponed till the 2lst inst Negatytd, vs. To 3
Mr.. Hawkins moved 10 strike out "als," and
insert "2ith." Negatlyed
Mr.. Graham moved TO strike out the whole st5
III lieu licrNOl, lHstIi htHpthtioi ~ apisNIt d
Joint Select Committee TO inquire on what tsy he
Legislature can adjourn, consistently a!l d.
public interest Negatiyed, o. TO 81
Mr. Hall moved 10 strike out "2lst,' and a,r,
"23d;" which was ncgatiyed, and the kc,c.t.ss
adopted.
Mr. Waddell, from the Select Committee On Il,
+ subject. reported the ball 10 divide Rowan oog1l,
with an amendment. The bill having ben IA,
the second time,
Mr. Taylor moved for its indefinite pos,po
meni, which was decided IN tie negative. Al.
66-Nocs 81.
The cugrossod bill authorizing loan By d
state TO take the reserved StocA in the Bank ii N
state. was read the second time Mr. Wae.,
moved 10 amend II, 50 TO allow the Trustee.
the University and The Directors OF the Lr,sr
{ Fund TO subscribe ior 2000 Shares OF said So,
which was ncgatyed and the bill passed II. ),
oud reading, 20 10 81, and was subsequent, ~.
the thtrd time and ordered TO be enrolled.
The bill 10 abolish the Office OF County Trust
in the several Counlcs within tins Slac, Va m,
the secoud time, and on Mr.. Dudley motion. /,
definitely postponed
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08
Friday, December IL.
SENATE.

Bills presented.-By Mr.. Fox, bill TO
incorporate the CampbelI's Creek Gold
Mining Company. By Mr.. Edmonston,
bill 10 repeal an act TO make compensation
to the jurors Of the Superior Courts OF Hay
wood county. And bill by Mr.. Little, 10
incorporate the Long Geek God Mining
Company which aere read three tunes,
and ordered 10 be engrossed.
The engrossed bill 10 repeal IN part the
18th section Of an act OF l-24, authorship
the making turnpike Rad IN Buucoube,
was read three times, passed and ordered
10 be enrolled.
The Senate entered upon the orders Of
the day, and proceeding to consider the re-
solutions respecting tue Public Dumaln-
the question still pending on the call tor a
division OF The question on VII, J1yners
motion to strike out all after the word re-
solved, and insert substitute. Mr. JOY
ner supported his motion IN a speech ot some
length. Before the question Was taken, a
motion was made By Mr. " elIborn to amend
the resolutions, striking out the ith section
thereof. After bret discussion, N ~hich
Messrs. NelIborn, Waugh, Edwards, and
/ BRYAN, took part, tins motion was negaiyed,
I 80 to 20. The question then recurring on
the motion to strike out all after the word
resolved, and was decided IN the negative
Ayes -, Noes 81. The original resoIu
tons were then read a second time and
being read the third tine, Mr.. Little NOV.
ed 10 amend the same by striking ont the
whole after the word resolved, and insert.
lng substitute. Mr.. Cooper moved for a
division OF the question; when Mr. Mctlueen
rose aud proceeded 10 state his views al
length, in favor Of striking out: hut before
he had concluded his remarks, gave way
10 a motion to adjourn.
HOUSE OF COMHONS.
Bills preseHted.-By MIR. Cansler, for
the better regulation Of the County Courts
of Lincoln. By Mr.. Hybart, to incorpo-
rate the Raleigh and Fayetteville Rail Road
Company. By Mr.. Hutchinson, directing
the time Of holding the county courts OF
MeckIenburg. By MIR. Gum, to Incorpo.
rate the Franklin Turnpike Company.
, Read first time.
Ga motion of Mr.. l.. A. Gwyn, mes.
) sage was sent to the Senate, proposing 10
4 raise Joint Select Committee TO inquire
into the expedlency of providing residence,
E in this city, for his ExceIIency the Cover.
nor.
r The engrossed bill 10 amend an act to
] incorporate the Roanoke and Raleigh Raj
Road Company, was read the thrd time
amended, on motion Vi Mr., Jacocks, and
f. sent to the Senate for their concurrence.
The engrossed bill defining the duty o
i the County Courts IN appointing Patrols
l. and the duty Of Patrols, was read the Sc
IS cond time, and on motion Of Mr.. Clarke
e indefinitely postponed.
n The bill to amend an act, passed in $50
II for the better regulation Of the Patrol, wal
n read the second time. Mr.. Jacocks move,
VI that the bill be Indefinitely postponed. Oh
this question, the vote stood ayes 6O-noe
lie 60. The Speaker voted in the affirmative
e. and the bill was rejected.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08
Thursday, Dec. II.
SENATE


Nh Joyncr, from the Committee on i",
Improvement. TO whom wos retired TIC Oh, w.
corporate the Raleigh and Castor Ra'' MA e'o,,b
pany, made detailed report thereon una .,o,o
10 The passage of the bill. Mr.. hd"ohs'o,' .,,,J
its indefinite pos,ponemcn,; which was n ' % and
TO- 1t was ,hcreu?on read the second "'"''
passed. .,-,,r3i5,,
The Resolutions on the subject OF ine'"''v NJ
Publications, were taken up for eonsldeta.."o ,g
Polk moved 10 amend the same, by st''N"' en-,
all after the word Resolved and inser'l"E II.
s,itu,e; but before the question was 'a"'"'
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE or COMMONS . III.
Mr.. IIybart, from the select Community ~, p Plan
subject, reported the bill TO Incorporate W. ri
tcT'4 and Mechanics Bank o. lsyet'c'A'''
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08
IhwSd0g, Dec. 10.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The resolution fixing the day Of adjourn.
mcnt of the Legislature on the Dist Dec.
instant, was taken up and adopted, "A to 10,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-01-08
Monday December IA.
SENATE.

The Senate resumed the CONSIDERATION OF ut
unfinished business OF yesterday, the resolutions
respecting tsc Public Domain--the question still
pending on the motion of Mr.. Little 10 strike out ,
when Mr. Edwards addressed the Senate al con.
siderable length against striking out, and IN oppo
stlon 10 the policy OF distributing the proceeds OF
tie public lands among the States but before The
question vas taken tie Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
4 motion vas made TO reconsider the vote OF re,
lection, taken on saturday, on the bill to author.
ne a subscription on the part OF The State TO the
Oconaluftec Turnpike Company; which having
been decided in the affirmative, and the question re-
curing on the passage Of the bill, It's third Tune,
Mr. " alAcr explained the character OF the bill.
II was not apple. ion Tor an original subscrip-
ton, but simply provided, that the subscription
heretofore made TO the Deep Creek Turnpike ON
pany, aud not yet applied for, should be transfer
red TO this Company, the stock OF which promised
10 b. more profitable. The bill passed It's ihird
reading and was ordered 10 Be enrolled.
M " addcll, from the committee 10 whom was
referred the petition Of the citizens OF sundfy tow rs
aud counties in Virginia, on the subject OF Rail
Road communication from Eyansham. IN the eoun.
ty Of " yihc, Va 20 some point on the Roanoke,
made an cllbnra,e and interesting Report thcfeoa
Mr. W alsG rt commended hilI 10 carry the pfaltv
ct the petitioners MO effect, entitled bill 10 moor
porate the Danyic. Roanoke and Junction Ran
Rnad Company, and to rc-enaci an Act, passed IN
1893 INCORPORATING the Roanoke and iadkln Ran
Road Company, wi,h sundry amendments I'll,
bill passed lis frs, reading, and, with the Report
was ordered 10 b. printed.
Mi. Gulhuc called up the bIll concerning tbs
insp, ctian OF Flour IN the town OF Fayetteville
which haung bcea read the second time,
Mr.. IIybatt lnoscd Tor It's indefinite postpone
ment Oh the ground that the bill proposed a virtue
repcal Of the Inspection laws, the existence 0
which IN commercial community is absolutely
necessary, aud can never operate hardly on th'
producer y 10 means fairly Mr.. II. related mum
Der Of facts in illustration Of the frauds commit
ted in the sale OF Hour, BY dishonest millcr-, u
grinding up peas and other substances with then
Wheat
Mr. Guthrie and Mr.. Waddcl. replied to Mr. lily
bart. They stated that the object Of the bill vas
not 10 dispense with the lusyl otion OF Flour IN
tended iof expiration, bu, SIMPLY In enable Far
mers TO dispose Of their Flour IN Fayetteville, a
they can in every other market IN the State, "lth
out inspection, TO families for home consumption
The motion Tor indefinite pos,ponement vas ne
gatiscd by large majority, and the bill passed II
second and third reading.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-24
POETRY.
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