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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
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EpA WRIT T. Of decd OF uasl, made by John
sD tllcocA, and duly recorded. bearing dlc The 9Th
day Of July. $50 III which The Undersigned, John
iiorslcy, is trustee; the sad John Iioisey will,
on Wednesday the 2lsr day Of Scpiembcf lSI6 a,
the residence Of said John hlicock, IN Amherst
county, Tor the purpose oI paying 10 MieaJah Pen
deton, the debts therein mentioned, sell. at Pub
lie Auction, THREE Tx ACTS OF
LAND. containing H. acrcs IN the count, Of
Amherst, aud adjoining the lands of Mr. Jane. ID.
Watts and othcrs-Also Negro lnan named Ran
dai Negro man named George, Matilda Nash, n
woman aged about 20 years, and Il mnlauo boy
named Jim, now aged between and Sycara-Also,
grey Mare, sorrc Mare, bay Horse, black
Horse, the increase of the Mares, aud other lior
- head of Hogs and ihcr incrrasc -; fen head
of Cattle, consisting # Cows ilerrs, Calves ",
and increase one yoke Oven an old Wagon aud
Gear six Feather Beds, aud furniture 10 the Beds
SIX Bcdstead4 SIX Ham Trunks; four Pine and
Poplar Chests; onr Walnut Folding Table; ono
Poplar Table; l. Windsor aud 3 Spit bottom
Chairs two small Poplar Tables; one Clock; one
Walnut Secretary one Walnut Bercan and Bool,
Press; one Looking glass one Cherry Cupboard
with glass doors ; one safe with lin doors Pots; .
vcns Farther AND Stone Ware j, one Brass Kettle
two AndIons three Axes; Ploughs; Couiters
Scythr Blades and all other Household, ktc In
and Plantation implements.
And the sand John Allcoct having. by a tfusr
deed, bearing date the OH day OF octobct, 1874 and
duly recorded, conveyed the same property to the
undersigned, Alexander Mnndy, he, acting as Trus-
tee, will, after the debt above mentioned shall be
pad 10 the sad AIca Pendlcton proceed to sell at
Public Auction, ut the sam" time and place, whatcv
portion o said property may remain unsold under
the first mentioned deed, for the purpose OF paving
the debt secured b, tn second but neither Of tn
unders gned Trustees will incur any personal respon
sbllity as IN the title.
JOHN IIORSLEN,
ALIEN tNDER Nj NDY.
Sept. | VIII :
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
From the DanriAc Observer, lug. p
SHOCKING RENCOUNTER.

On Yesterday, an attack was made upon ihom-
as A. Terry, of this place, without notice ana nn-
armed. bv James NJ Smith and Marcel1us Bell, IN
which Terry was knocked down, with large
stick, and severely wounded. In attempting to
take the offenders into custody, resistance was
m,,, hy them. and two Of our citizens injured IN
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JOHN II. r 10 Y ID,
AEI,An MY. Al AAN

IL IS opened an Office for the location Of Lands
I IN the States of Arkansas and Mississippi. lie
will attend with prompness and pnnctuaiiiY I" all
business put INTO his hands. and viii thai the first
quality of lands is secured for those who may employ
him to select them.
Helena, Arkansas, September ''n
4 p Letters addressed 70 him at Helena Arkansas,
will be attended To.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
LAND FOR SALE.

1 WISH TO sell my Tract of Land, containing
l. lS2 acres, lying within 2 miles son,hward Of
the town of Lvnchhurg, pleasantly situated, with
the advantage ola Meadow. Orchard. Garden. sc.
JONATHAN JOHNSON
Sept. l xM
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hs74zSzzf1xs--ss-lk q FllNl.,< w WE
OBITUARY ".

Departed Iii, llc, 1T the residence of Capt \
Leilwleh of this place, on the night OF the 21th
MI. Mrs. Ann CLARK, OF Camden, south Carolina,
elic' ol thu lltc James Clark Esq. Mrs. G. had for
many yeas been an exemplary Der of the
Methodist +. Church, and va, universally cs-
tccmcd and rcsn,ctea hy all who knew her
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

BALTIMORE MARKET. Aue. 26.-Iiheot,
nat riorro goodrrd, s. 7oto&2 White, for fam
liz flour, - l25, prime Red for seed, s. l25.-
The crop If Com. Ballard OF L q Nayy, among the
very best that has reached tn market, was sold al
~ % for the red, and ~ ID IN The white.
ilour Howard street, s. To s - Guy Mills,
SO 25 10 s 30
NEW YORk MARKET, Aug 25.-Wcstcrn
i90W is firm at 81. lor common brands.
RICHMOND MARKET, AUG. Fiom,
City Mills, 50, Country Mills SO; lAeat, 81 -
IN | 10
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

a NIGHT school will he commenced by the
n subscriber, on the night o the first Monday
in October next, in the room where his day
school is taught.
Hours of instruction, from half past until ten
O'Clock.
Terms, - 50 per mouth, payable in advance.
:lAML. ID. TOMPkINS.
Sept. WOW
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

~ We learn, from the last Staunton SPccta-
tor, that the books of subscription ior stock in
the Valley Rad Road were opened IN that place
on the 22d inst. and after an elaborate speech by
\ II. II. Stuart, Esq. iliy-eigbi individuals sub
scribcd for 65O shares
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

o. We concur IN the opinion of the WASH
naton Telegraph, that Van Buren's lcttcrt 10 Nh.
Williams might have been just as we'll condensed
in six words as to have been spread over many
columns say dito TO Gen jackson" is the
su II and substance Off He has no opinions Of
his own-and he would Tomorrow abandon every
one be has Itboriously defended, if Gen. Jackson
were to lead the way
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

~ The Stanton Spectator mentions Ihaipar-
GELS ofFo ur made ofnew Wheat had sickened those
vl,oa.e gift 1t does not know. however, whether
this is gene rally the case or only partially so.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

~ A celebrated yankee drmagoguc, (AIr.
Bancroft of Massachusetts, who visited Mr. Mhdi-
son some months prcv n>y to his death, has e>-
ed himself in favor Of Van Buren's election, in
conversation with him. All Prgnians know that
this statement is false, not exclusively from the
general tenor Of Mr. Mdison'S opinions, but
from his uniform caution in avoiding all reference
to parV politics in hi, conversation, even with his
intimate friends. Is it prcSnmable that Mr.. Mad
ison, vino was thus reserved towards his associates,
made conf LIANT of NJ. Bancroft, perfect sran-
Ger The story is Il sheer fabrication.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

a. Tho President, we are glad TO say, has or
dcrcd a cour-mariial to investigate the circum-
stances attending the attack by the Seminoles up
on til" fort under the command of Mai. Gates, du-
ring the lat Florida campaign. We have no doubt
it will result in restoring Maj Gair>s commission,
upon an II parte statement of facts.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

vacancy in the Legislature Of tins State, from
Kinds county, 'hc vote Stood thus For Moore
and Philips tWhis) l436-for Roberts and Green
(Nan) Sl5.-A third Wing candidate also re-
ceivcd l42 votes,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

o. Gen. Harrison is al the White sulphur
Springs, where understand he was received
with great eclaf, as well as at LcwSburc, on his
way 10 the Springs, and lbat he met every where
with marked attention. lie is not, however a
man Of show and parade, hu, plain country far
mer in appearance we'll as in fact. We learn
that Gen. Harrison designs paying visit to his
relations in lower Virginia, before h returns to
his residence in Ohio.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
V.7REl'G oE'EECE.

NOT Il BAD Di.i.iNNING!.
GAPIT4L PRIZE TO ST4RT' JITTf,,
hRAWlNG of the Petersburg L,ttcr, Extra
- Class. No. ), for 1886, AT Fredericksburg,
August il, 1876.
II. oil. TO- 10. II. -. -. 81 /. IL.
H. Nos. / |. I'll. %. \ .LL CAPITAL
or = 1D. sold IT v ARDS OFFICE,
Where the holifr is invited 10 call and gc, the
money for his Prize.
L. Ny customers are solicited to renew their
prlzes in the beautiful n,tIc Scheme drawn NJ
Richmond, THIS DAi-taptll, s6,0OO, 81
300 5000, \ 81 I, aud 10 81 npO
lieAcls only si-lialve, : DC aar,ors =,
Ccrfs
For the Prizes call AZ " ARDS OFFICE,
FIRST ,ioor obare thr f,dnkin.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

Besides many OF los. $50 and @lns.
Tickets SlO--ilavrS Sp-fiuautcrs - III.
For Tickets aud Shares II tins splendid scheme
rIIl Al the Once Of g. WARD.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

- Dr. Henry Beteler, member elect from
Jefferson county, in the next Legislature of Nir-
ginia died recently at his residence near Charles
town.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
MASONIC NOTICE.

'i'lIi' Faacn,of our iate brother john E,.ley>
VIII be preached at the residence of his moth
ef' by the i|ce. James lie tden. on the 6,s, SIM
day ~ October. Tho brethren ofadj Joining Lodges,
and all regular Masors. are invited to stfepd-Tbe
proecsslon will form at house of Col. Thos. s.
lone, near Mrs fasIry's.
" or'lerot Pins, lvania Lodge, No 81,
.. T.. UAnBLETON, See'ru
Srptemhrr I IN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

~ Gen. James G. Watson, of Georgia, has
withdrawn his name from the Van I51ren E1rclo-
raj Ticket in that State. Rats always desert Il
sinking SLIP
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01

~ The length of the Wing Address excludes
our usual variety this morning.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
NAGNi~lfF.Nr S,ilt.n,GI!

Drars in Iisianitia, on Saturdays The I'd sept. ncrf
and the drHriag fee,irsa on Tasday .foiloring.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
STATE, ELECTIONS.

ARKANSAS commenced WELL but would not
hold ont. The Van Bnrcntcs have elected their
Governor, Member OF Congress and a majority of
Wherever there are Land Offices, the Wings stand
poor chance
kENFNCkl.--We have at length full re-
turns from this gallant State, viii h stood by Viz
GINA, shoulder to shoulder, in the greet struggle of
%, and which will, we hope, be now sustained
by Virginia in the approaching conflict. We sub
JON the state Of the polls:
For Gocernor-Cark, (Nhiq) 3s,5S7
fIonrnoy (N. By 30,49l
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33,33S mi.

1888 mai.
In the Senate, Wings 81, Nanites lin the
Il. of R. Wings SIS, Nanires 42-Whig maority
20 on oint ballot.
MlSSOURI.-Th contest in this St lie is en-
'eed'ngl y close We subon statement of the
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
MAGNIFICENT SERENE

BESIDES many of lbs. pa. and slOs.
Tickets SlO-lialscs S,--tlr4 - 10.
For Tickets aud Shares IN tins splendid Scheme.
call al the Once OF J. II. ANERETF \ 20.
sept !
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SO06 mai.

SO96 maj.
It, Goronm-WckTc CNhig) 35,524
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-01
J. Prize Of $4,000 is $4,000 !
10 PRICES OF $4,000 il $4,000 !.

IRGINI STIIE LOTTERi !, flr Mc Noaon
gRia toad my.
tL>ss. No :, ron l53i,
90 Naalbrrs----sO Drawn.
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BSss IA W


Inspected Tue pl,t Wtrk 81! hhds. pls,rd and rc-
fused
Comparison Of hPectioas, 1885 anil 1880.
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sept ]
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12

The Washington Correspondent Of the Bal
timors Chrooicle thus speaks Of the late visit
Of portion Of the Members Of Congress, to
our county
{" The Members Of the House who aeecp ted
the Invitation Of the President and Director.
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
10 visit Harpers-ferry, by the Canal, during
the brief recess, returned To the city on the I'd
inst, highly delighted with the excursion, the
romantic survey which they had 80 fa,ora BILE
an opportunity Of seeing. and the profusc and
elegant hospitality Of their entertainers. I
ASSURE you have met to-day with more than
one old gentleman Of steady habits, whose
eye. yet twnkled more merrily a, the recol-
lection Of the excellent wine, that flowed 40
freely; and by all accounts, those honorable
fellows must have had joyous time"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12
ron J,8E FRre BppcS

81
The Editors of the Free Press are respect
fully requested to publish the following ex.
tract from the minutes OF the Winchester
Presbytery. At . previous meeting, Mir
Lodor had requested an investigation Of hi.
moral and christian character. These reso-
iutions were adopted upon the reading Of the
testimony in the sass, without sny dsIenes
being MADE by Mr.. Lodor.
Extract from the .dinuiss of the UTnehssisy
Prssbyisry. held at HsrrsniOn, Eaqsi<y eoun-
fy, Va. IfPTii SOFA, 1896:
l. Resolved, That two Of the important
Witnesses who have testified against the mo-
raj character Of the Rev. John Lodor, have
so far coDtradieted themselves as 20 destroy
the eredibility Of their testimony.
Rss0irsd, That no testimony from enc
or all OF the witnesses, conViets tho Rev.
John Lodor Of crime or criminal intent
3. RsSoirsd, That this Presbytery have en-
tire confidence in the moral aud eh,istiaM cha
racter Of the Rev. John I.odof.
The above resolutions were uasaissousiv
adopted by the Presbytery.
True copy Of record,
(signed,) WM. II. FooTE.
Stated Clerk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12
FLORIDA WAR.

Dispatches from Major Geoerai Scott, dated
the 18th Of April, at Tampa Bay, have been
received At the Adjuiant Generals Once,
washingioa.
The Dispatches state that although no gene
raj battle hes been fought, masy eOmbats and
sharp Affairs have taken place. The snail
parties Of Indians which have bosn net With,
almost svsFy where have ssrcsIy resisted until
put in danger q he bayonst During recent
movements q ihs ssseFsi eoluua., snd ,hs
The various operations Of The troops, II we're
killed and 9e wounded. The number of In
disns kilisd, Supposed 10 b. a. "Ths bore,
draf, pack, and saadis, were nush Fo8ueed--
many broke down on he march, owing 10 the
bad state Of roads, hos weather, great Ioads,
and iodissreai grazing Sickness Cascades and
numps) hes eoasidersbly reduced ne effective
force" The face q tie country. ieiesrpsr,ed
With hsanooks, cyprus swamps asd ma1he,,
ainos, impesstrsbls 70 The whllo man, pre-.
ssnts serious obstacles IN the prosecution Of .
campaign n FLORIDA and while these fast
sessos eonsiitais he natural defence Of ths
v'iy Indians, thsJ present difficulties alnos,
'H'aF"'ouassbie to lheir indefatigsbls pursusrs.
The latest accounts fron Tampa Bay are 10
ne SO'h an Ths Prsvslens opinion nov y,
that th' Indians have broken Up and dispers,d
INTO 'aah parties Little more. u h sisted,
can b done this season. The health Of DE
volunteers suffers, and ths climate : a d,..A-
fal Ons. There are 900 sick at Tampa Bay.
and ous u Col. BsisbsnsS rssiasas hat VI
81 Augustias, 700 ssrOeS, not 900 are 4, ~
ds'y. Il : aha STATED that Geo. sso,s VII
d''eharEs TIE volunteers, and scud tAem hon.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12


The returns arc nearly al In, and exhibit
a rssah differing but little, II any. from that Of
last year. The whigs, however, throughout
The whole Stats are In the finest spirits. They
are buekiing on their arDor In good earnest
for the Fan eanysign--eoahdent that . glo-
xious victory await them In Novenber. n
10 believed that uhsre j scarcely . county in
shs State, in which Mr.. Van Bureau vote
viii equal TIA, Of hh ffissds this Spring. Ma
ny OF the candidates slsctioossrsd under faiss
eolours-thsy were friends q the Administer
ton, but not ofMr. Van Buren,, sc. &c. The
naked question. "vsn or no yan," viii present
the true and quite different issue and "a ali
that is wanting 10 insure the most Triumphant,
success Of the oppooents Of Van Buren, In vir-
sinia In November next.
The able and sasacious Editor Of the LYNCH
burg virginian, In summing up the causes Of
our defeat this Spring. close. his remarks with
the following emphatic declaration "of one
thing, however, we assure our readers in per-
feet candor., and with the fullest confidence
that the result Of the Presidential election in
November next will sustain our assertion, and
that Is, that many persons who voted for the
Van BURN candidates this Spring. will no,
vote for Van Buren, himself next Fali--and
that the Anti-van Buren, Electoral Ticket will
succeed in Virginia by handsome, il not
trinrnnh n nj m, . sor,tw
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12

and selecting the most healthy points compati-
BILE with tho service. establish posts Of rcgu-
Lars, Of whom there are about I 300, To keep
Tho Indians in check until the season enables
The army to resume operations
These accounts are confirmed by letter
received few days ago. by a gentleman Of
this town, from his fri.nd in Tallahassee. The
writer Formerly q resident Of this town. had
just returned from the seat Of war. nj, let
ter Is under date Ct the Goth ult. and the fol-
lowing u IN extract.
81 am happy to learn that you are all en-
joying peace and quieipess. With us, there Is
nothing but excitement, and that Of a very
disagrsesble nature. You have heard, no
doubt, Of our difficulties with the Indians, and
am sorry to believe that our troubles are far
from being nj an end. The Indians have out
seneralled all Of our superior United Statss'
officers, and q great many inferior ones, and
have set them at defiance. They have ief IN.
withlseooches, and have no doubt gone down
on the Peninsula, amongst tho Everglades,
where IL IL impossible for the troops 10 follow
them at this season Of the year; and con.e-
quentiy the war must be brought TO q close
until next winter. All the volunteer, now in
the field will in few days be discharged. The
Regulars will DO placed on the coast and from
tier, for their protection. was in service
more than two months, and had to undergo
many Privations and hardships, such as 10 one
eao imagine, only those Who have been en-
gagged In an Indian warfars. Z was Lieutenant
Of the Tallahassee Guards, a volunteer COM
Pany raised for the protection Of this place
but when we were convinced our service.
were needed in the field, we Immediately left
for the seat Of war. One Of our company was
shot through the body, though he is yet alive.
am fearful that the failure Of bringing the
war to close this Spring. will so much en-
courage the Indians, that il will cost many
good mans life before it is finally brought to
4 close"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12

sASvrL IT, DAVIS, Esq, for SONS time past
editor and PrOprietOr Of the wheeling Gazette.
has transferred HE interest IN Il 10 Mr.. JoHu
~ AecAEART, BY whom Il viii hereafter be
eonductsd.
Me-. DAVIS h fsvorably known - an Editor
n Ibis section Of Virginia-sDd bis political
friends here, a. well as elsewhere, must rexre,
bis withdrawal from ths Press At this peculiar
crisis N our political affairs. The Baltimore
Chronicle observes and Il affords us pleasure
10 add, very truly and Justly that there are
few Editors IN the United States Who are bet
ter entitled 10 the high prsiss Of having dis
charged their duty 70 ttrir readers aud 70 the
country, with ju,t sense Of their respousi-
eilfiy, than Mr.. Davis. lie was, for many
ysars, the editor Of The Winchester Rspubli-
can, In the conduct Of which, 81 well as more
laiierly Of The Wheeling Gazette, he DISPLAYED
Uncommon shrewdasss, tact, and sJility.r
Mr.. ID. u, We undeutand, about 70 emirrate
70 wisconsin Teuilory, IN the Infancy Of
whose Institutions hs busines, habits ar c1-
osilent character must render bin = citizen
every way 70 b. valued and CHERISHED.
Mr. MeCaEaaE, The successor q Nr. D., -
also said TO b. gsn1Ieman Of ialsss and en-
serprise
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12
TEMPERANCE MsgTISG'

COMMUNICATED.
TEMPERANCE MEETING.
The Annual Meeting Of the Harpers-Ferr,
Temperance Society was held in the Methods
Episcopal Church. on the evening OF Monday
the Cd inst. The election Of Officers 20 manags
the affairs Of the Society for the ensuing year
resulted a. follows, viz:
Upon Capt J. ~. falls declining TO be con
sioered a candidate fos the Office Of President
having served in that capacity from the time
Of the institution % the society,
William Chambers was chosen PrssidsnI,
Adam Huffman. Wee PgsSsdeai,
james B Dodd, SECRETARY,
Or. Joseph g. Hays, 7rsssuTsy,
William A. Hall,
Richard Johnson,
Charles q. Wintersmith, ",s' N'"'
=. w. Stephenson,
Edmund Chamber,
On motion, u was Rssolrsd, That the more
ehectually N promote tho objects Of the soci.
ETY., quarterly meetings shall be held IN future
at which addresses shall be delivered on the
subject Of Temperance. and the Obligation ol
every good citizen 70 Cooperate in the Ten
Derance reformation.
WILLIAM CHAMBERS, ProI
IaNNs r.. Doom, Sss'g.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12

The court Of appeals adjourned on
Tuesday last. On that day it pro-
nounced its decision on John Ran.
dolph's VIII Of lS32. The case had
been argued at great length before the
court, by Messrs. Cooke Of Winches-
ter. Jonas Of Washington, c. Johnson
X. StanaTd, aud J. Robertson Of thi.
city. The following article from the
Richmond Compiler Of Wednes day
states the result:
"JoHN RANDoLPH's WILL-Deci.
sioR Rerersea.-Judge CARR yesterday
delivered the opinion Of the court o
appeals, in reversal Of the decision Of
the general court. The substance Of
the opinion is this: That on the first Of
January, lS32, John Randolph o.
Roanoke ras of unSound mind, and
therefore the paper purporting to be
his last VIII and testament. is roiI.-
The court, however, desired il 10 be
distinctly understood that they express
no opinion upon any other point
The court was unanimous.
THE will of 1921 is before III,
general court, for Probat, and it il pre-.
sumed a contest will be made on tina
also. IL will be remembered that thi.
Will provides for the emancipation o
all the slaves belonging TO Mr.. Ran
dolph's estate. 1t is probable the case
will he taken up at the ensuing tern
in July"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12

The most disastrous accounts continue to
30 received from this apparently Inflated
country. The Dsws Of to-day possesses srea-
tss interest, from the fact that there Is now
strong probability that the United States will
become Involved In the contest with Mexico
The subject begins 10 claim the attention Of
Congress and the President. See preceding
columns for interesting extracts on the sub
jeet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-05-12

BALUuoaE, May Z.
FLOUR Hotcsvd street TIsur. The r..
gIlar prize is SC IS. and thr rate prevailed
throughout the week. The sales from stores
have been confined % moderate parcels for
coasiwise markets. The wagon prize On
Tuesday declined 10 sc GA, al which Il ha.
since remained.
Whssi.-Yesterdsy Susquehanua wheat,
were N better request, ard sales 81 reds sserr
made al 81 % and ~ ~. To-day good rcds
would command ~ ~ cent.
FiSiI--HerrinEs have declined little since
our Last Sales from the wharf have been
very freely 6'lring he week Al 81 50 per bbl
Ths morning however holders refused that
prize for large parcels, and the article u nov
firmly bsld a few bbis. shad hsvs bsea ~.
eeivsd from The Potomac, and sold At % pr
bbl To- No. 4.