Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-09-12
MoNRoyIA.J uN1 30. 1890.

convncingly than any elaborate, ,,a,cnc /, the
progress OF the Colony:
MoyRoyIA, JvsE 30, 1896.
NOTES.-The quarterly meeting of the church.
cs Of the Liberia Baptist Association will com
mcncc on the third Friday in next month, lJuly,)
in the Second Baptist Church in Monrovia, at 10
o'clock i. NJ. Punctual attendance by all the
brethren Is requested
Distressing Fnr.-The dwelling of MIS- f.
James, relict of the late Mr.. Frederick james, OF
this town, on Broad street, Wa, entirely DESTROYED
by fire the night of the ith inst. The FIRE
commenced in III inside, IN a late hour OF the
night, and the whole building VAS involved in
flames OF the deyouring element, before discovery
was made. We learn that nothing was saved
but couple of beds and few articles of clothing
This is the first fire of any extent that we have
ever known in th, place. 1t is seldom We are
called TO witness "A more affecting scene.
Bdssd Couo.-By recent accounts from this
place, we understand that i, was in a prosporor.
condition that the settlers were engaged clearing
and cutvating then lands, and putting up houses
on their lots thai new Baptist Meeting House
had been built, and opened Tor religious worship.
The agent, Mr.. buchanan, was represented ~ be-
ing in good health, also were the colonists
Married-ln this town, the al, instant, by
the Rev. John Seys, Mr. Levi, Francs, OF Edna,
TO Miss Susanna Freeman.
''"f"th f't"H--tilNs IN III VI, Dl lIilS town.
while employed about her domestic affairs, on the
2ls instant, was heard sly thar ,he had slight
headache; but nothing serious Wiz apprehcndcd
by the rest OF the family, and they took no par
urular notice oil her She, however, reclincd
herself on the bed, and, almost without struggle
expired
There IS company raised in this town, with a
design 10 improve the military composed princ-
pay OF the officers belonging to the regular chai-
tered companies, aud some few privates styled
"CAnY's LrCtoS or iloNoR," IN memory OF the
lameucd Rev Lot Cary The name of the late
Lot Cary viii long remain inscribed upon the ia
BILE, Of the heart ofc,cry LibcIan. | feel proud
10 have II IN my power 10 state MS worthy name
VIII be handed down 10 posturily. This company
paradcd On Monday the 18th instant for the FIRST
time, under the command OF Lieut. j. j. Roberts,
their captain. Their uniform resemble, tllat oil
the Charleston Cadets Their coats are worked
with black braid, turned of with white Nelson
balls. lis appearance was splendid And atteI
exercising beautifully, and liin. a target cut IN
The image OF II man, on the outer par, of the tow n
they returned, aud partook Of small epa> al
the house of their captain.
Prohfo Neishboyhood.-M Editor Pleas,
10 notice the increase OF Monrovia in Broaa
street; the birth OF five fine boy children, IN sue
oesson, all near each other in one neighborhood
namely Mrs. Nelson, SON on Monday MIS-
White, one on Tuesday; Mrs. j. c. Barbour
one on "Wednesday Mrs Vier. ON, ON Thurs,
day and Mrs. Yates, on Saturday. \
young LhrrL'n Tor every day in II week, except
Friday which You know is regarded hy some is 4
lucklcSs dav. \ ours &c
Moral friendship Socnty.-Thc celebration
OF the second anniversary OF the Moral Friends IN
Society was held on "Wednesday, the l5h in.tan,
Pursuant T." the arrangement oi the com,nte,
appointed io' the purpose the members met u
nine O'Clock \. NJ AT the house of the Wee Prcsi
dent, Rev. T. Johnson at ten O'clock formed I,
procession in The following order.
The Orator, supported by "a member
The Vice President and Chaplain
Treasurer aud Secretary.
Standing Committee.
Private members.
The procession then marched from the Vic,
Presidents, down to Mr. Cmver's corner thence
to Broad street, to the Frst Baptist Mcetin
House, where, after singing and PRAYER by TN
chaplain, the constitution OF the Society was rea,
by Mr. Yates, followed by an appropriate addre>
by Mr.. VIM. y. Lewis. The service closed h.
singing and prayer OF thanksgiving. Tho mem
bers then assembled in the same order. and pro
cceded down Broad street to the Second Bapti,
Meeting House, thence 10 the Mission Corner
and up Pleasant Grove, to the Vice President
again, where the annual election took plac an
their officers chosen for the cnSuin, wear. \
haii Pasl : . clock 4. Nj. tn" members moved q
TO the house OF MI. Jonas Cary, "a memberD am
socially partook Of neat and wholesome Dime,
wei served up All seated around the board,
lew moments close attention to business scrvin
and being served, was succeeded bv the most n
grceabe conversation. The utmost cor!,aIitv am
harmony prevailed throughout the dav. Ever
counenance gowcd with chccrlulness Thus fin
day ended, and after returning TO the house of III
Rcv r.. Johnson, they we've dismissed.
MARINE LlST-PoRr OF MoSRoy,,
1rrived since or last
On the 2Sth ull. schooner Poria. keclcr 2
days from New York.
On The l2th instant, barqne Henry Hill, Pot
lard, from St. Thomas
On 17th, schooner Portia, keelcr. from ii
windward.
On 2lst, British brig Rocket Boac, II da,
from Liverpool.
Brig Susan Elizabeth, Lawlin, 80 DAYS fro,
New York.
On I'D, Brazilian schooner Nc.rcto, from III
Windward
british schooner Tcmbo, Drin, from river SEES
on 49, brig Elijah c til, Fry. 40 days from S.
Brig Ruth, Taylor, 30 DAYS from pbil,dcIpbi;
VIA Gambia and The Galenas
On the 25tl, II. b. NJ. brig Curlew. from III
windward.
LiBERIA.-We inserted in our columns san,