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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-09

star CO. unjust 10 the public
All mill work, at per ID. s Il
Sboeing round ! %
DO with Steel Toes, | ID
Removes. 81
Horse Wagon, Iron framed 50 Oh
a II others in proportion ~ size
h i.si.y r 90 G DC p So s s 90 90
Carryall Tyre per wheel 60
Putting on Old Tyre, heavy, l ST.
do do do light, l 90
Ironing Axletrees, Steel Skeans, 5 90
do do do without Steel 10
Bottom Skcan alone, %
Top do do 90
Old Irons on Axle, 90
Pole Axes, heavy or light, 90
Jumping, with Steel, 70
Plough Shares per lib. Il
Screw Bolts, including Brace, piece, %
Clcyices according 10 size, 50 cents to | 90
Swapping large Ploughs, 25
Do small do 90
Laying Shovel Ploughs, 90
Pointing Ploughs and Coultcrs, 50
Killing Hoes, %
Swapping do so
All Sharpening, -
Making Factory Bands, heavy l so
do do do light, 80
Welding, in all cases, so
Mendng Uprghts for Presses, , 90
Pointing Screws, 2 90
Strengthening do 2 90
Ironing one horse Cart or Carryall, Is 90
do two do do do j. 90
Hinges over lbs. per h. 81
do under do per pair, IS
Aud all other work IN proportion to the above
prices. DAVID ?. REESE,
RoBER Nj. MITCHELL,
A. Nj. WEXFORD,
WILLIS BRADLEY,
+. G.. LANDLORD,
GEORGE COCHRAN,
G. NJ. LEE.
ROBERT DANIEL,
JAMES GILLIAN,
JOHN REESE,
w. APPERSON,
JOHN STEWART.
January 9 q
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-09

VIRGINIA AT circuit superior court of
law and chancery, continued and held IN
The town OF Lynchburg, al the courthouse. in
sad town, ON FRIDAY the 2lst day Of October
1856, sitting a. cou,i Of chdncery
Benjamin Wales Perkins, an infant under
Ihe age OF Fl years, who snes BY DAVID Saun-
ders, Jr. his guardian and next friend, Plaintiff.
against
Richard Perkins, as administrator de boni,
non, with the will annexed of George NJ Per
kIns deed Samuel NJ Her. Richard Perkins
Charles l.. Dibrell, Archibald Hatlhef. admin.
lstfaior wan thr will annexed oil George Al. Pee
kins, deed. Raltb II. Martin, julius u. HatrA
or, Nelson |. Hs.ai.vr Dabney Martin and +.
llzabelh HI, vile, james IL. Perkins, Brce MAJ
TN and Mainda his wllc, Tandy Duncan and
Susanna his Vile. aud James W. Dlbrell.
Defendants.
IL CnANcrRy.
This cause came on this day to be heard
the bull answers OF the defendants, Cb.51.-
Dibrell, james W. Dibrell an
kln>, the order 81 f0l ! ,'i.t. .. ..az #..,t
1888 against A'e -. Iis..ae. si5,-
'l-.= 7sd Ma
30 susanna
''- ase 5a!y rub
.H..n as - SIP e.a ,eleI iEefcn on
sH = l9eealahe! 1874, aud tie ID day
!. N.'e.4 -s,2 0'aft sprpu to have been duly
NtCA ~ ~ ~ Nti.tl dNt liUtS anu exhibits.
and was argued by counsel on consideration
whereof, and by consent OF the parties by their
counsel, the court doth order that Charles w.
Christian, who Is hereby appointed special
commissioner tor az purpose do take Isl. An
account Of the estate OF Polly Perkins. deed
which went into the hands George NJ. Perkin,
deed. her executor 2I. An account of the estat,
of George n. Perkins, deed, which whent into
the hands OF Archibald Hatcher, his admni.lra
tor with the viii annexed, distinguishing the H.
abilities Of each set of securities 3D. An accom-,
OF the same George NJ Perkins's estate, which
went INTO the hands of Richard Perkins. the
present administrator de bouts non with The viii
annexed-also. an account of any paymen,s
made TO the plaintiff by the defendants. Hatch
and Dhieli, or either oihem on account of The
clam asserted by the plaintiff in his bll-whe-
Tier sad payments Were made in money. Loard
property or otherwise, and the balance of the To-,
gacy due the plaintiff And the said comm;s.
sIoner Is directed TO examine. state and se,,l.
SAID accounts and make report thereof 10 he
court, with any matte. specially elated d,.lc.t
pc tIneni ~ t.,
to te 20
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-09
WANTED,

A SINGLE Gentleman TO aid US in our Store
IA IN Lynchburg-a good salesman would be
preicred--to one who can come well recon-
mended, liberal wages will be given.
ESTES Il WHITEHEAD
December % ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-09
WASHINGTON HOTEL.

TGVHE subscribers beg leave 70 Ihiorm Ihel
l. friends and the public generally, that they
have purchased this valable properly and are pre-
pared to accommodate all those who may favor
us with call The house will be furnished
with neat and plain furniture, and our servants
the best that can be procured, our bar VIII the
best of liquors, and our table and sfa'i'e W. TIC
best The market affords.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-09
JESSE I. BURTON,
MARK ANTHONY, Jr.
SAM FL. b. JENNINGS

October lO-W2m
n b would particularly invite my old
friends aud customers, who patronised ne "A
Martins Ware House, To give me their aid in
this l'ase, asall necessary attention shall be paid
10 give satisfaction, by their friend
JESSE L BURTON.
October 90 VAN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-09

VIRGINIA AT "A court OF quarterly ,,,.
sion, continued and held for the conn,, II
Amherst, at the courthouse, ON "Wednesday H..
23d day Of November, 1896: NV
Catherine Cash, Feme Covert, who ,u,,h,
Cornelius Campbell her next friend, P,iu,,r
against
Peter Cash, Def,nd,p,
In CBANcERY.
The defendant, not having entered hi, IN.
pearance and given security, according 10 III,
act of Assembly, and the rules of this Cou,,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence, tina,
he is not an inhabitant of this country, it is Or
dered that the said defendant do appear her.
on the third Monday in February next, and an
swcr the bill of the plaintiff, and that COPY Of
this order be forthwith inserted in some ncw,p,
per published in the town of Lynchbury, for two
mouths successfully, and posted at III. front,
door OF the courthouse OF this county.
A Copv-Tcstc
ROBERT TINSLEY, C.
Dec. y WIN
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January .
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02
Items from late English Papers.

Bread for Horses-Every knows that the nutritive
qualities of much injured by being sodden with
cold water by what chemical process this deterioration is
effected il is not for to inquire. The fact is sufficient
for to suggest whether it would not be advisable where
any such is to be employed this winter in The fatten
ing of stock TO have it ground, made into oaves, and
baked Cookery, that is the application of heat in some
form other improves the nutrtve qualities of grain
and there need of it than at present In
extract from Paris paper i is said to have been pro-
we'd by experiments, that 1000 kiogrammes 2eO5 lbs
of OATS made into 43O loaves and two of these loaves
given daily to horse, will keep him in better condition
than six times the quantity Of oats given to him in
state The expense of fuel is the only consdera
ton to be put in the opposite SCALE and this an estimate
which every farmer make for himself But the mere
grinding Of the grain, the destruction of its texture by
making it pass through rollers of great advantage the
animal which eats it. by facilitating his means Of dges
tion
Military Observation-Disclosures Colonel Brown CON-
manded the 2Sth at Barossa He said to have pur-
posely allowed his regiment to be surrounded. Most
officers would have felt in such situation but il
reported that Brown addressed his men thus "Twenty
eighth, what conoundedly lucky fellows you are! This
day you must be either extinguished distinguished Do
you like The 28h took their Colonel at his word
the rank faced to the right about and repulsed the
enemy And now the twenty eighth wear the number
of the regiment both the front and back of their chakos
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

t.
nearer the earth at that time. For similar
reason, bats, being observed to fit long and
late in the twilight, is considered sign of a
fair day on the morrow, and they do so, be-
cause in calm and settled weather, gnats, dor
beetles, and other insects remain long on the
wing in the evening. On the contrary, bats
retiring early to their haunts, shows that their
food is not to be met with, on account OF aP-
preaching wet; and, since the prlvatlon ex-
cites painful feelings in the quadruped, the
cries of the bats, under these circumstances,
have, probably, been regarded as just prog
nostic of rain.
1t has been observed that fish are eager in
biting at flies at the surface of the water, ana
are more active before rain, Tor similar
reason.
Rocks return to their nests sooner than
usual, when the grubs in the corn-flelds bury
themselves deeper in the earth against
change; but why those birds clrcllng IN the
air and descending to the earth successfully
in focks, is considered as ominous OF wet
we know not, nor do we profess to vouch Tor
the fact.
But, besides, being influenced by the abun-
dance or scarcity of their food, modlhcatlons
in the state of the air act or the lower animals,
and induce them to utter cries or express
their pleasure or pain, in an unwonted man,
ner. Asses are observed to bray more and
to be more irritable before wet.
i The uneasiness of pigs before storm has
been theme of amusement in rural lie, quite
long enough to attest the truth OF the obser-
walton; and sailors expect one when proposes
and dolphins gamhol at the surface of the sea.
i Peacocks and guinea-fowls, and many other
birds, are particularly clamorous before rain,
and the domestic cock manifests uneaslness
lby frequent growing.
Cattle leave off feeding, and chase one an
other in their pastures at such times.
: The vegetable kingdom furnishes abun-
5 dant information OH hygrometrical changes
t in the atmosphere, though hut few facts are
recorded, or observations on the subject made
The closing of the flowers of the Amagallis
a,vensis on dull days, has conferred on il
the name ofthe Poor Mans Weather Glass,
, and many other plants merit the same title
as the Calendula arUensis, Ifagopogon, &c
But these effects are, in this case also, due tc
several causes, acting simultaneously; and
. since, from our limited knowledge, we cannot
! separate these causes SO as to attribute the
result to the more influential one, The infor
, nation derived from the plants, like that from
animals, must always be uncertain, and com.
paratively useless, though interesting and
f well deserving of attention.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

A MAN OF Few WoRDs.-A young man
some time since arrived at a certain inn, and
after alighting from his horse went into the
travellers room, where he walked backwards
and forwards for some time, displaying the
utmost sell-importance. AT length he rang
the bell, and upon the walters appearance
gave him an order nearly as follows:
"Waiter."
"Sir."
81 am man of few words, and don't
like to be continually ringing the bell and dis
turbing the house, III thank you to pay at
tention to what say"
ain the first place bring me glass of
brandy and water (cold,) with little sugar,
and also a teaspoon; wipe down this table,
throw some Goals on the fire, wipe down the
hearth; bring couple of candles, pen, ink
and paper, some waters, little sealing wax,
and let me know what time the post goes out
tell the oster to take care of my horse, dress
him well, stop his feet, and let me know when
ne is ready to feed; order the chambermaid to
prepare me good bed, take care that the
sheets are well aired, and put clean night
cap and glass of water in the room; send
the boots with pair of slippers that l can
walk to the stable in; tell him l must have
my boots cleaned, and brought into the room
tonight, and shall want to be called at five
o'clock In the morning; ask your mistress
what VIVA can have for SUPPER tell her ! should
IKE TO have roast duck, or something of
nat sort; desire your master to step in, want
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

INDICATIONS OF THE CHANGE OF WEA-
Their FURNISHED BY ANIMALS, &c.-The
peculiar feelings OF nneasiness experienced by
individuals, and indeed by many persons in
perfect health, during certain states of the
atmosphere, may fairly lead us to suppose that
animals must be also influenced in a similar
manner, and the regularity with which the
functions fulfil their purpose being in this
case uncontrolled by intellectual agency, ami
mails manifest the result of any variation in
that regularity by corresponding deviation
from their usual habits. Now, though we
know nothing Of the connection between the
atmospheric changes and their effects on or
ganized bodies, we may safely and wisely trust
to such deviations from the regular habits OF
animals, as indicating such a cause, and as
deserving of attention, provided we do not
suffer our judgment to be biased by anvirrcle-
want associations of any kind The following
few observations on the influence of changes
I'm the weather on man and certain ami
mails, have been made in all ages, and, there
fore, may be safely taken as generally correct,
and as illustrating this subject.
An unusual hustle is observed among ants.
bees, and wasps at their nests spiders come
out OF their recesses, and are seen crawling
about at night; flies of all kinds are more
active, and sting or bite, before rain. When
gnats fly in compact bodies in the beams of
the setting sun, it indicates fine weather. but
if they retire under the shade of trees at even
ing, rain may be expected. Snails and slugs
appear in greater numbers during damp wea-
Their, and therefore before as well as after
ram; and frogs are more lively and clamorous
In ME ponds and marshes at the same time.
The habits of insectivorous birds and beasts
VIII De modified by changes in the weather,
according as those changes influence the
insects winch are their prey; thus swallows
ny low before rain, because the insects which
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

Vie NEW YORK Life Insurance and Trust
- company has capital subscribed of one million of
dollars but in consequence of being the depository of
me Court OF Chancery, and of the Surrowgate Courts
OF the State of New York, as well as of Individuals
the business means have increased to upwards of five mil
lions of dollars as appears by report of the Master in
Chancery, dated 23d Of May, 1885.
70 persons IN public employment, who receive fixed
salaries an Institution like this affords certain mode Of
securing sufficient sum for their families at future ay:
and if the object of parent besides that Of merely making
ivng is to accumulate something for the support and
education OF those who may be left behind il can be real
zed IN this way without exhaustng those energies of
ordinary struggles of life. MT
person aged 30 years, whose income is al 900 ner
annam may BY the appropriation Of lls year. secure
husband 30 years DID, may provide $500 for his wife
by paying annually the small amount of $lI 80 AT AZ
years DID, clerk may create saving fund of I 900 for
Inc payment OF his debts by the annual premium Of
$37 So AT 60, the amount may be secured during
period OF seven years. for the yearly payment of GAG TO-
In the minor offices of the public service, experience
mas shown that the salaries not sufficient to enable the
incnmbents TO lay up any thing for the nrmities
OF age much less for the maintenance of those who sr
vve The labors of thirty years. are therefore, productive
o. only the support ofhe day. and there are many sens
I'VE ana anxious hearts who live for the happiness Of
their families that are harrassed for wears NV the dreaJ
approximations of future want III r-r-e'N
For such, Life Insurance Company holds ont relief
gives reality to hope, and by the small economy Of few
means Of securing il for others.
Inc preImlnarles for efecting assurances are yery
smple being merely declaration of age, health and
other particulars set out in the forms of tie Office, to-
etner win statement of the physician and friend of the
apPhcan! upon some of the points, the blanks for
which Will be furnished by the agent in Washington city
AS the design of the company profit on the one side
md protection to the other and its means and system are
rected to that end it only requires reciprocity of good
an 70 produce the mutual result Of strength to itself
md security to its customers
oflcers in the Navy will also be Insured, either for
more or sea duy the latter service however, being with
N additional premium, which will depend upon the lat-
ude and climate of the voyage
Insurance will be made for one year, or any period
within seven years. for life, the premium varying in
ither case, according to the term. The risk of the COM
any will commence with the date Of the policy; but no
insurance will be considered valid until the policy is
eirered to the insured Full information will be given
pom application post paid,t
HENRY M. MORFIT,
Washington City.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

A gentleman having called ticket porter
to carry message, asked his name; he said
it was Russell And pray,' said the gentleman
jocnlarly, lis your coat of arms the same as
the Duke of Bedford's? 'As to our arms,
your honor says the porter, 4 believe they
are much alike; but there is great difference
between our coats
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

Knowing How.-Some soldiers were dig
ging a we'll in enc of the fine forts in the
West. When they came to the water, the
commanding officer went to inspect the pro-
gress. "Well, Cowan," said he to the Irish
man at the bottom, of the well, "you have
found water at last p" All, kurnal," replied
the other, cit all depends upon knowing how
the thing ought to be done. Any other man
but mesilf would have gone forty fut deeper
without coming to it,
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

The Wolverine, published at Ann Arbor,
Mich, gives the following "a man that
would cheat the printer, would steal meet
ing-house and rob graveyard. If he has
a soul, ten thousand of its size would have
more room in a mosquitoes eye than bull
frog has in the Pacific Ocean. He ought
to be winked at by blind people, and kicked
across lots by cripples p
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

MISS W1LBERFoRcE.- Mr.. Wilber-
force was candidate for Hull, his sister, who
one day accompanied him, was applauded
by the freemen with loud huzza, and the cry
of Miss Wilberlorce for ever upon which,
she wittily replied, No. hope not Mss
Wilberforce forever p H
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

DISADVANTAGES or THICK LIPs-A few
days since at Utica N. Y, strapping negro
attempted to bite off the nose of white
man, with whom he was fighting; but in
the hurry of the moment he bit off his own
under lip. The man must have had what
Falstaff calls 'foolish hanging on the neither
lip"
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

A LOST REPurATloN.-A large gawky who
attended school, acquired such habit OF
tatting, that his playmates sought every OPP
portunity to make him ridiculous.
When coming into school after intermis-
sion, he preferred complaint against mis-
chievous little miss somewhat like the fol
lowing:
Pupil.-This gal keeps sayin' Pm thief.
Instructor does she say you have
stolen?
Pupil.-She says | stole her character.
At this juncture, little girl jumped up
and said, "geth he did geth he did fol
theen him behind the cool houth, eatin
somethin."
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

oIlCE.-J. PERKINS, House, Sign, and Orna-
mental Painter, has removed from bis old stand TO
one door east OF the Native American HOTEL Penns Viva
ma Avenue where he will be pleased to attend to those
who may favor him with their custom He has employed
experienced hands to do Bunsh Gilt Looking glasses.
Picture Frames &C., in fashionable superior STYLE and
which will be supplied to ORDER at lower prices than can
be procured elsewhere.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

1t has been well said, / know not by whom
that an Englshman is never happy but when
he is miserable; that a Scotchman is never
at home but when he is abroad; and that an
Irishman is never at peace but when he is at
war.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

to ask him few questions about the diapers
of this town."
The waiter answered Yes, sir" and then
went to the landlord and told him that
gentleman in the parlor wanted great many
things, and amongst the rest he wanted HIM,
and that was all he could recollect.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

A NEW WoRD.-A negro who had several
barrels of flour to count yesterday, reported
that there were SO many exactly. "How do
YOU know, John, that there are so many? in
quired the gentleman to whom the flour be,
longed. "Well massa, mout made small
mistake of seven or eight; but, cotdin' to de
comiscuoals calculation, dats as nigh as can
make EN-, or any odder niger"
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02
MY Wy JAMES MACK.

My boy! my boy! what hopes and fears
Are prophets OF thy future years!
How many smiles-how many tears
Shall gisten DER this face!
This eye, so innocently bright,
May kindle with wilder light,
In pleasures maddening chase:
This brow, where quiet fancies lie,
May proudly lift itself on high,
In fierce ambitions race;
This form, so beautiful, so blithe,
May waste in sickness, or may writhe
In agony's embrace;
This cheek may lose its healthful blush,
For sorrows languor, passions flush,
Or thoughts corrosive trace;
But of all evils that may come,
My prayer the most would shield thee from
The guilty or the base.
Thy heritage is but my name;
Then prize its purity OF fame,
And shield it from disgrace;
And if that name have some renown,
May it be thine brighter crown
Upon it yet to place.
For should brighter wreath be thine
Than ever was or shall be mine,
The more will be my Joy;
The vanity of fame I've found;
Still could wish its laurels crowned
My boy! my only boy!
And yet, should genius never roll
Its inspiration on thy soul,
Nor gift thee with the might
To image such creations forth
AS crown the minstrel Of the north,
Imperishably bright;
Or with Shakspeare's muse of fire
Up TO the brightest heaven aspire,
The sun of every sight
II science shall not in thy mind
Unfold beacon to mankind,
And the mental night;
Or if thy arm shall never WELD
A heroes sword, on conquest's field,
To guard thy country's right
If all the glorious hopes be vain
That often float athwart my brain
In visions of delight
Still thou as fully canst complete
The hope-of all most dear and sweet
That may my mind employ 81.
All other wreaths can resign,
So virtues trophies may be thine,
My boy! my only boy.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

A COOK WANTED.-One who understands French
- and American cooking will be preferred. Apply to
Jonathan Elliott, Pennsylvania Avenue.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02
BOARDING HOIJsE.

MRS. CONNER, on Pennsylvania Avenue, two doors
AVl east OF IL street. and adjoining Ellios buildings
can accommodate of six or eight members of Con-
gress Her parors and chambers have been fitted up in
the best STYLE and are suited either for single gentlemen
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02

nANIEL PIERCE respectfully informs his friends
- and customers, that he has removed his Umbrella
Mannactory to the north side Of Pennsylvania Avenue
Immediately opposite his former stand and next door to
the Native American Hotel Persons having Umbrellas
to cover repair, respectfully solicited to call as
above.
p s. As several Umbrellas have lost the names by re-
moving. tie owners would much obIge if they would
come and designate their Umbrellas. Sept 23-3m