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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02
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TOR IHE A1RGiSIAN.
10 Ness1s. Batia Mcdaniel. Benz Hieeintss
o. q. Clay IInl. ~ Ht7eetler SAINT McCo5bf,
and John iotiaS, The President and Directors al
NE Lynchb"s and Rlae Ridge Turnpike Com
puny.
stakeholder IN your Company, friend to the
ROAD, winch has been committed to your care and
management, would hereby call your attention TO the
condition Of said road. From Judy's Creek TO
Naughs Ferry, "a distance ofseyen OF eight miles J
the road is IN very bad orders in many places and par
ticuary ON the mountain, each side OF Dawes il
Is extremely rough, Astounding with lose rock pulhrs
and snmps. And tits quite certain thai something
Is not done To ii before very long il will be washed
out OF all form, become utterly impossible for ca.
fiages. ana then oi course subject the Company lor
lis repair TO cost, which now must be consld-
cradle, and which will be increased in proportion as
the repair is delayed. Now, IN view of these facts
and that they are facts no one who had travelled the
road tor some time past will hesitate TO acknowledge
1T is evident that something should be done and
done speedily. What that something NAV be- Won
arc the constituted Judges 10 determine; aud your
determination. l. Tor one, am willing To leave IT, pro-
yIded you viii determine upon any thing
As party interested in the matter however, and be
ing one OF the constituent body, from whom YOU derive
your official authority. would respectfully suggest
TO you the propriety of riding over. and examining
the state OF the road. This II strikes me clearly
comes within the scope OF your duties, Ms Directors
II, alter such examination, you should feel unw ling
TO add 10 the existing Liabilities of the Company
why then call a meeting OF the Stockholders: report
TO them the true state Of thmgs-the condition OF
the road-and the funds and debts and let them
say what shall he done.
The writer OF this article would not be understood
as imputng any blame, ccnsure remssncss to YOU,
individually or collectively on the contrary he be-
heves each of you disposed to discharge your re-
specve duties To the road faithfully, aud literally
as may be consistent with proper regard to the IN
tercsts OF the Company. But beng well satisfied a.
the necessity OF doing something right on, he has
venturcdt 10 submit the above suggestions to you,
with the hope that you will forthwith take the sub
lect into consideration. and act as you think best
T. Il.
Bedford, June Goth 1893.
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a. The we-wrtten sketch Of Mcssrs. Clay,
Calhoun and Webster, which copy from the
Nashville Banner, will repay perusal, though, in
our opinion i, does less than justice to Mr.. Clay in
some respects. and gross injustice in others. Ii is
coniradictng the whole tenor of Mr. Clay's hfe and
flying in the teeth Of public opinion, to ascrbe to
him deficiency in deep feeling, predisposition
20 ararics, overshadowed and controlled only by
his ambition. In the numberless sketche. of Mr..
Clay's intellectual and moral character which we
have heretofore with, have never before seen
either of these allegations much limited at.-
Those who know Mr.. Clay will testify to their utter
iaapplicabiIity.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

u" During the recent visit of John Tyler, Esq.
TO Randolph Macon College, "a number of the
citizens OF Mecklenburg, without distinction of par
~, anxious to testify their esteem for his private
worth and public services" invited him to par,akc Of
apubllc dinner. Mr. Tyler however, declined the
honor In his reply, he says: did cncumstan-
ces permit should. with sincere pleasure, accept
the invitation so politely rendered me. My object,
IN visiting this place, was exclusively in connection
with the College of Randolph Macon; and the ne
cessity of returning to Williamsburg, as soon as
shall have discharged the task which brought me
hItler. is, to great extent, controlling"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

O. The Nashville Union announces that Mr.
d. w. Jencks Is painting portrait of Gen. Jack
son-and adds, that !" the General declines sitting
for another portrait so that Mr.. Jencks's picture
Will present the latest impress OF the features of him
whom his country holds highest her remembrance,
with the exception ofthe immortal Washington ~
Shades OF Jefferson, Madison, Monroe Henry,
Greene, Nelson, Warren, Mercer Lee-ayaunt -
Your glores are all eclipsed, and throw but faint
'gh from their "pale, Intellectual fires" when com
pared with the dazzling beams of the lustrous orb
which has suddenly risen to overshadow them =
The Nashville paper forgets that only
THE ashes ofthe lust
Smell sweet and blossom in the dust"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

The Pulaski.-In another column the reader will
find la minute and thrilling detail of the sufcrngs Of
the survivors of the late melancholy catastrophe.
We have not yet asceraned entirely the names of
the thnteen landed from the raft at New Inlet. AS
far as known, they are, Samuel Btyerly, Talbot
county. Md, Owen Gallagher, Andrew Stevens,
S. B. Lamar of Savannah S. Y. Davis of Charles
ton Mr.. Bennett of Missouri, Lieut.. Thornton L. S.
Army, B. NJ. Fosdiok, Boston, Mr. Merrctt, Savan-
nah and two gentlemen of New York.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

Specie Payments.-'rhc following resolution was
adopted at meeting Of the Presidents of the Banks
of New Orleans the 10th inst.
BE IL resoiued, That. in the opinion of the Board OF
Presidents of the Banks OF New Orleans, the first
Monday in January next should be fixed on as the
time of resumption by said banks Prordcd, Tha,
the United States Bank Of Pennsylvania, through
its agency this city, will furnish general curren-
cy until the establishment of National Bank, or
until such other remedial measures be adopted o.
sustained by the Government in relation to the
currency, will insure the country and the banks
against the deplorabte consequences If second s"S
pension Of specie payments by Mc Government and the
banks"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

wa, determined that they should be robbed OF their
lands they unable. If they disposed. to
make resistance. There is, then, tribe at wal
with us, but the wretched remnant Of Semnoles,
Who still lie concealed in the swainps of FLORIDA,
numbering probably 500 warriors at the most. And
m subdue this little wreck Of once numerous
tribe seven millions OF dollars are to be expendcd-or
fourteen thousand dollars head The New York
American apty remarks. -, the bleeding arteries Of
Indian expenditure must soon at the ratio they are
suffered TO flow, exhaust even the youthful vgor OF
this naton."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Largo
w sorlp,cnt Of elegant new publications, in the
various banchcs Of literature, VIZ: Cuvief's Animal
Kingdom; byclls and Comsoek's Geoocy De
La Bcohcs Geological Manual; Manual ofCiassic
al Literature SismondI's Fab of the Roman En-
prc; Nebulr's Rome Whcalon's International
Law; Hartford Convention; Fisher tho Vino,
Mrs. Slgourney's Letters; Methodist Hymns and
Prayer Books, all Sizes aud very fne WavefIy
Novels, ~ Vols. Dwy Dumps; Sketches in
Paris; Egypt, Arabia Perea aud the Holy Land;
Celestial Scenery of the Heavens by Thos. Dick;
Abboit's Way 10 do Good; Young Mans and Young
Ladys Library; Young Wlfs's Book; Young
Husbands Book; Gen. McComb's Tactics Mrs
Barbauld's Lessons; Clark's Commentaries on tho
New Testament Bingly's Travels IN Europe;
Cliniquc Mcdlcale, by Audral; Lady Bessington's
Complete Works l Vol, nc. &c. together with
u very extensive assortments Of English, Greek, la
tin and French School Books aud Stationary of
every description, wholesaleor retail, low prices.
Our stock is now the most complete ever offered
in tins Market, and particularly invite the reading
community To call aud examine for themselves.
MARTIN Il LATHAM.
May 3 Is
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

A1kGsNbA, q" wHi-At rules holden in the Clerks Oi
nee ut the Circuit superior Court of LAW nnd thanccry
ior thc county al Halifax, in the month OF Nav lHil
William llill and Elizabeth hs wlc, FORMERLY Elizabeth
Abbott, plnu,,U4
against
Peter Rycs, Shrr Of the county Of Halifax mud ma aur
administrator 81 Elisha Abbott, deed i,ln Abbott Name,
tan, William Martin and Poll, his wife, IIambleon stewart
nnd Martha HE wife, im Richardson md Sail, h,a wife
Ann's Abbott Joseph Abhol and Alice his WIFE, james Alb
bot, and john L. Dawson mud Rcbecrn his wife, Dcns
IN tnANCERY.
The defendants William Martin and Polly his wife, Ham.
hieton stewart mud Martha s wife, aud William Richardson
md sally his WIFE, not a,ing entered thci appearance
gwen security according Ia The nc ot Assemh, aud the rules
OF is Court, aud appearing b, satisfactory evidence that
they moi inhabitants al ts Commonwealth on motion OF
the plaintiffs 10y Counsel ordered that the sud ,lcion-
dants, lmm Martin aud wife llunbeton vile
and W lliam richardson and wc do appear before our
Judge OF our said Count the ii dnY Of September next
aud nnswet the plaintiffs bill thai copy of tins order be-
serted IN III" NnhnIg NnelnN Tor months
" mud poseda tho front door ofhr Courthouse of thus
County. topy-Tosc,
NM HOLT clW,
July WIN
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OBITUARY..

Died, in this place, on Thursday last, the osth
OF June, after proracted aud severe Illness,
PATRICK II. CAnrLL, Esq. Attorney At Law, IN the
59ih year OF his age Mr.. &. possessed a brilliant
genus and highly cultivated mind and had he not
carly wlthdtawni,om the bar, OF had he turned his
attention TO the study OF political science, he could
not have failed 10 reach an cnyiablc height OF dis
unction But entirely uuamb,iious, he Preferred The
more secluded pleasant walks OF private lite and in
these lie received, he mcrcd, the respect and
teen OF hs fellow citizens Ills death has slroud
ed III mourning widow, seven children. and an cN
tensive circle OF reatwesbul they have the conso-
htion OF hoping that his pcncnce was not unava-
ing with HIM who delights IN the sacrifice OF bro
ken and a contrie heart"
=, at Scousve, Albcma,lc, on the o2d ult
GEoRGE MAXWELL WILSON, son OF George Wilson,
Esq. of Norfolk. lie was \ member OF the Engineer
Corps Of the James River aud kanawha Company
and young man OF more than ordinary promise and
amability OF character,
-, III kindeihook, n. Y. on the 10Th ult
Miss JANE VAN BuREN, sistc, OF the President of
the T. States, in the 59lh year OF her age. During
protractcd illness she sustained by the prom
ises aud consultations OF the Gospel
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

BATHING ESTABLISHMENTS take
pleasure in calling the attention of the public to the
advertisement of Isaac Harrison, announcing the
erection of Bathing establishment in this place
and we hope for the sake Of the public, as well as Of
the proprietor, that they will be we'll patronlzcd'
We have looked in upon them in their unfinished
state and found them very crcdablc TO the taste OF
the constructor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

Cana3d.-tt is said battle took place AZ Shor,
tiilis, near Chippewa, in Canada, on the Goth ult
between mounted troop Of 100 British Lancers
and 1000 "patros," in which of the larcers were
killed, and nearly the whole of the remainder taken
prisoners 1t is also stated that 60 regulars add
uonal had been captured by the patriots" The
Buffalo Advertiser does not seem, however, to at
tach much importance TO the affair.
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FOT RTHOF JULY.

The Joint Committee of Arrangements for the
town, respectfully announce the following the
der OF celebration fthe ensuing anniversary of our
counry's Independence
1st Salutes by the Mechanic Artillery, morning,
noon and evening.
ID. Civil and Military Procession.
Sd. The Declaration of Independence to be read by
Capt. James b. Green and Grafton by Mr.. VIM.
James Shelton
order Of Procession.
lst Lynchhurg Band.
Cd. Masonic Fraternity.
Sd. The Mechanic Artillery, with their Cannon, in
sections of two.
4rh The Patrick Henry Society, with their Banner
wearing the badge of the association, in sections
oftwo, headed by their President and Vice Presi-
9Th. Orator, Reader and officiating Clergyman. in a
barouche.
9th. The Reverend Clergy of the town and adjacent
country
9Th. Revolutionary Soldiers in ba,ouches.
Sth. Lynchbutg Cadets, in sections of two.
9th. Dung Mems Society with their banner, wear-
ing the badge OF the association, in sections Of
two, headed by their President aud Vice Pres-
dent.
10th. Lynchburg Hose Company in uniform, head
ed by their Engineers. sections of two, with
their carriages drawnby horses.
Ilth. Judge of the District, Mayor and Aldermen,
President and members OF the Common Council
ofthe town, Magistrates, and other civil officers of
the town and country.
l2h. The Lynchburg Light Infantry, in sections of
two.
18th. Citizens and Strangers, in sections OF two.
The following gentlemen have been appointed
Marshals of the Day, and hereby respectfully
requested to act in that capacity Gen. David
Rodes, Grand Marshal Colonies Simpson and
Phelps, and MOTOR Garland, Assistant Marshals
The Procession will be performed in front Of the
Union Hotel, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. precisely, by the
Marshals and will proceed thence down Main street
TO IFS intersection with Seventh alley, up Seventh
alley to Third street. and thence 10 the Methodist
Episcopal Church, into which it will pass from the
rear TO the assigned as follows The Altar is
ny Soldiers; the four pews of the middle tier in front
of the pulpit to the Lynchburg Cadets; the four inn
mcdiately in to the Civil Authorities and the
remainder to the Mechanic Artillery and Light In
fantry Companies, the former the right and the
latter on the left the tier Immediately the right
of the pulpit the Y onng Mems Society, and that
on the left to the Patrick Henry Society-the side
tier on the right Of the pulpit to the Masonic + ra-
ternity and that on the left the Lynchburg Hose
Company the four pews in the gallery in front Of
the pulpit TO the Lynchburg Band, and the remain
der of the pews in the Chuich especially assign
ed to the Ladies.
The Church will he opened at half past o'clock
for the reception of Ladies but no gentleman viii
be admitted. except the aged and nitm until the
procession shall have passed IN.
Messls. John Thurman DAVID Hoffman, Jame5
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GUIDE TO PASSENGERS

NEW ARRANGEMENT
INllE Northern Line of Stages from I.ynclburp
to Fredericksburg by way of Charlottesville,
leaves lynchhnrs on Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Sat
utdays, nj o'clock \. NJ, aud reaches Charottcs-
VILE IN the evening of those days II arrives 1T Ere
denckshurS on Mondays, Wednesdays and ffidnys
at O'Clock, i. NJ. In returning, arrives ut Char
lotlesvlle on Tuesdays, Thursdays aud SATURDAYS
aud reaches lynchburg on Mondays, Wednesdays
anu ilaays. by tins route passengers leaving
i'ynchbuig will reach Frederick sburg IN two days,
OF those going hom hynohbug 10 Richmond viii
reach Richmond on the second day II O'Clock T..
M-onr teams and coaches are FIRST rate and the
drivers IN" careful aud accommodating. No pains
WIN DC spared to tendef tho tlp safe aud pleasant To
the passengers.
Fare through to Frederick sburg Sll 90
no 10 Richmond Q 30
Apply at the Franklin Hotel. Iynchburg, for seats
>. Il. CLOVES, AeI
July2 ,1Jan
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NEW GOODS.

WE HAVE just received, and are opening,
w several Packages of Domesllcs, together with
variety of articles in the Fancy line, which we are
Offering very cheap, and expect to receive in few
days an extensive and well selected assortment OF
GOODS suitable for the present season. which viii
DC sold at 'cr. reduced prices for cash
J. J. PURVIS & DUFFEL.
lulya. ,st
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

o. Mr.. Christian Boln an eccentric German
merchant, who recently died in Richmond, of which
city he has been resident many years, bequealhed
TO the University Of Virginia his valuable Library,
consisting of about 1900 volumes, and all his large
and beautiful collection of Engravings, Lithographic
Prints, Maps, &c
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

Bendgh, James ". Morgan and Vincent Tab, aic
respectfully requested to attend At the Church iot
me purpose OF receiving the Indies, and catrN ne
these arrangements into effect.
u Inc COMMITTEE Of Arrangements lor the Gel
eofhllon ol the 63d anniversary OF independence,
on the 18th INST. request the subscribers the din
ner TO be given on that OCCASION rs also those who
nave nor yet subscribed, 10 apply tof their tickets
Mt William Booker, OF To either one of the commit
tee, as edily before the 18th inst, possible.
DAVID T.. BOOkER,
JOHN II. SEAN.
JOHN WARD j.
Don II. {. PETERS,
WILLIAM WADE.
JAS. LANGllORNE,
Committee OF the l.. l.. Infantry.
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VALUABLE PROPERTY
Hnls NH1p

INllE SUBSCRIBER intending to remove to the
l. west, offers for sale his property in Coyington
Allegheny Co. consisting Of two LOTS, belonging
TO the Riyer-bank range. on one OF which is a newly
erected Tannery, with all the necessary fixtures; al
so a comfortable Dwelling House, Kitchen, &c. The
other Lot joins the lanyard Lot and has some
Improvements on it, Covington is beautiful and
thriving village and is fixed upon for the connect
ing point OF the Canal and Railroad of the James
River and kannawha improvement, and consequ emily
must become place Of much importance. The
Lots are the Courthouse which enhances
their value and there is other Tanncry in the
place. Applications for further information may be
made by calling on the subscriber, near Cnyiugton,
or Mr.. X. Skeen, Coyington, by addressing the
subscriber by letter.
JACOB CUNNINGHAM.
Covington Va. May %. 1898.
~ The Finoastle Democrat and Stanton pee
taor requested to copy the above advertisement,
three times, and forward their accounts to tho adyer-
tiser, at Gown gton.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

c. The Prince de Joinvillc gave splendid Nau
teal Fete, as parting entertainment, on board the
Hercules at Newport, Il. |. on the 18th inst. About
zoo ladies were present. and the cost OF the lrolc
only $4,000.
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.IfffHftOH itg6f fnf.sHsru . :,
SD KEDV:lED,

/ oStf on the 18th OF last month, on the road be
] tween tho Pcdla, Mills and Iynchbuir small
Leather w allet tied with tape containing about one
hundred and iorty doals IN Bauk Notes, VIZ: ono
fifty dollar note. believed To be the Virginia Bank.
one Ihiny on tho Farmers Bank 81 Virginia. and
two ~ three h,cs sonr oi thu Banks of ngin,a
one ten On Tennessee, two OF three Notes on South
Carolina, two or three on North Carona, several
bonds IN favour OF George Freeman, lou, oi wocv,
dollars eachand snnd,y other papers, o value tt
any one but the owpc, The finder shall receive tn,
above reward by leaving IL With ALI Charles Phelps
Iynchhug.
July > I,
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L.EVV.INTEH 4. yHy.l.y.T

\ III. now receiving IN addition TO their stock on
n band,
10000 lbs. Bacon
600 Sacks Salt
IS llhds N. O. Sugar
do ST. Ciox do
- bbls. refined do
90 do crushed Ito Tor preserving
1000 lbs. Loaf do
10 bags Coffee some very fine
5000 lbs. Manchester Cotton
1000 lbs sole Leather
bales Hops
80 bbls. Ilcungs
hhds. Rum
10 baucls country Gin
French Brandy Wines. Teas, Tanners OIL.
Hides, Soap Raisins, Lemons, &c. &c.
All OF which will be sold low for cash.
July w5w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

%" An order appears from The Navy Department,
officially announcing the appointment of Lieut..
Charles Wilkes as commander of the Exploring
Expedition, and Lieut. VIM. l.. Hudson as Sc
cond in command. When will il start
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

u The non-rcception of the Richmond Wing
containing the 9th Letter to Mr.. Clay, compcs to
defer it until our next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02

Ierds.-G. w Hockey has been appointed Sec
rotary Of War, rice Gen. Bee, resigncd and Messrs
A. f. Burnley and S. Nj. Williams have been APP
pointed commissioners TO negotiate the five million
loan.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02
MARRIAGE.

MARRIED, IN Princeton, N. Jersey, on Tuesday
10th June, b, the Rev. DR.. b. H. Rice, Martin W.
DWrNroEr Esq. olthls place, to Miss Ann ELIZA
TuoMrsoN.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-07-02
FOURTH OF JULY.

Iynchbuyg Sabbath Sch0ot Procession.
The several Schools will meet at their respective
rooms, ut O'Clock A. NJ. and organize themselves
in the following order: At the head of the School
will be the Superintendent and Officers of the
Schools in files oftwo the female scholars IN files OF
two. each class with the teacher in lis rear; the
males in the order. The Visitors in rear of
their Schools. They will march the lst Plesby-
terrain Church, wheie they will be formed INTO pro
ccssion in the order following, at past O'Clock,
by Gen. Rodes:
order Of Procession.
lst. The Orator of the Day, with the Rcv'd Clergy
. School attached to 2nd Presbyterian Church
j. " Methodist Protestant Church.
4. " d" Baptist Church.
5. " 1st PRESBYTERIAN Church.
6. " " Methodist Episcopai Church.
= President and Board of Managers ofthe Lynchburg
Sabbath School Union.
The procession thus formed under the direction
OF Gen. Rodcs, will march ON the side walk up Sc
cond street TO West street, up West street Third
street, down Third street to The Methodist Episeo-
pal Church, where an Address appropriate TO the
occasion will be delivered by the Rev D. S. Dogget.
Regulations at the Church.
Schools Nos. . and 3 will enter at the left hand
door, and Nos. 4, 5 aud at the right.
The Schools will be conducted to the seats as
signed them by Messrs. ID. q. MuneII, George
PcrclvaI, Thomas O. Acree and Sampson Dlugud.
Messrs. :. Nowlin, j. X. Holmes, NJ. Langhofne.
and William Sumptcr will door keepers, and
assign ladies' their seats.
The two front seats in the gallery will be reserved
Tor the choii. The basement floor aud the right
hand gallery going in, with the remaining front seats
in the gallery will be reserved Tor the scholars.
Seats will be provided in the left hand gallery for
ladies'. The gallery and floor III rear Of the pulpit
will be reserved for citizens generally.
Ordcr Of Exercises.
/. Singing BY the choir.
,. PRAYER by the Rcy'd. J. l.. Kirk patlick