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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

- The Rev. John B. Mahan the Aboliions,,
whose surrender by Gov. Vance of Ohio to the au
,'0'''es OF the State Of Kentucky, as a fugitive
''" Jus''ce,' on charge Of having aided in the es
"Pe oil runaway slaves from the latter into the former
I'"e' supposed to have contributed mainly 10 the
'e''"' OIL the Wings in Ohio, has been tried in Ma
~" county Ky. and declared Not Gully. The Alb
'"''o"'s's will perceive, from this fact, that even
ey "cea not fear injustice before the tribunals Of a
Slave State.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

corruption an Ne'o York.-The Richmond En-
qure still harps upon this theme The r,n,v Of The
N. Y. American to the co .labo,e,s or,b. rs..,;.a
l'he Albany Argus and Washington Globs in tho
",se"'"a''on oil this absurd story, is conclusive
NOW we aver (says the American) that erosser
'''sehoods never were pu, forth by any journals for
~! purposes; and we charge upon these Van Buren
e,ne'a's that in this particular they lie. by tens, by
"''es and by hundreds Of thousands" That. we
lake it. is a closer.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

o. The Nashville Banner expresses hope that
Rober, Stanard, Esq will be the successor of Mr..
Robertson in the Richmond Congressional District
=" A powerful orator, profound statesman, care
fal guardian Of the peoples rights, bold lndepen-
dent spirit, who dares thunder in the ofPower
those truths which it is so essential for Power
a-days to hear, Robert anads election to Congress
would createa sensation in the Capitol, where he
would at take tank in that splendid galaxay Of
bold and dauntess Wing spirits, that constitute the
pride Of the Nation"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

c. The Missouri Legislature met on this day
fortnight. Mr. Benton, for the first time in many
years, the spot. Ills term expires on the
4th of March next. and deemed ne cessary that
he should be at the Capitol frown down division
in the ranks of 1.-The party" Some ofthe good demo-
Gratis of that State think is high time that he had
begun to exemplify the old Democratic doctrine of
Rotation"-but Benton is like good many other
noisy Patriots, who deem Rotation" very uucom-
Portable thing. except when they be rolled of
office into another and a better.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

A Nat for The Enquirer. -Amons other evidences
relied on by the Richmond Enquirer to provs tie at
hIa'ion Of the Abolilioniss with the Northern
Wings, a confidential circular said 10 have been
addressed by Arthur Tappan to his Abolition friends
throughout the State, urging them to vote fot the
Wing candidates. The las, New York Evening
Post, (Which is the Van Buren, organ in that city,
and an Aboltlonst withai,) thus puts an cxrngush-
erupon this evidence: "Ws are authorized and
desired to say that this letter is forgery" VIII the
Enquirer note this fact E!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

RUTA BAGA.-We have received from Jno NJ
Warwick, Esq. present ola dozen superb Rata
Bagd Iurnips grown on his farm, a few miles from
town. These turnps were raised on higl, land. aud
though enduring the severe drought of last season,
have attained size rarely equalled. This success.
iu experiment in raising this root, so valuable not on.
~ for the table. but particularly for stock should
be an lnducement to engage in its culture.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

w We should infer, from the following state
N winch we find in letter from New York to the
'O'a' inteligenoer that there was something like
eruption on the Loco Foco side of the housc
Va. we" ork Election Our lives upon it, there
4'''e enough TO more than cpun,erbalanc. III
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
OBITUARY..

Died. At his residence near Danvillr. Va. on
TUESDAY goth OF November. Mr.. HARrwrLL Nor
rLfN aged about Sc years, beloved by his neig hbors
aud acquaintance as good, honest aud industrious
man. lie has eii wife aud i've children, aud u
numerous tram OF relations 10 lament his loss.
-, the oh of November, ut Newport
Franklin county, Alabama, DR. RonrRr w. CAN
rER, Late OF Amherst county. Virginia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
Trust Sale.

DY virtue Of deed OF trust executed TO the un-
- designed by Thomas Phelps. for purposes
therein named. aud duly recorded In the Clerks Of
fee OF Bedford county, we shall proceed TO SELL at
the residence OF The said Thomas Phelps. in Bedford
county ,abouttwo miles above the Meadows # Goose
Creek Friday, the dh ofJanuary. 1899, at public
auction, the highest bidder, for ready money the
following NEGROES, 10 wit one Negro Wo-
man named Amy, and Der three children, Rebecca,
Pleasant. and Polly. all nearly quite grown to-
gethcr wnh tho increase oil the females, any, since
tho date OF the said deed. The undersigned. acting
~ trustees. viii convey such title as is vested in them
by the said deed
WASHINGTON REESE, Trus-
JONATHAN CUNDlFF, { tees.
Dee. ;. w4w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

~ The Lewisburg Enquirer says" We under
stand that there are about $4,000 head of Hogs on
the road between this place and Guyaudoue. The
do'efs who have passed this place on thrir way 10
the lower part OF the State. ask So per hundred.
Corn is sold to them at Sit per bushel at tho ia
yerns upon the road"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

~ Every Wing paper in New York, with the
exception the American, is opposed to the Abo-
Natmly as the Richmond Enquirer i,self-whilst on
he other hand, the N. Y. Z. Post. the organ of the
' an Buren, party in that city, is decidedly Abolition
IN sentiments and the New York Era, (which we do
not see' is, we believe, neutral What does this fact
indicate,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

the corruption the other side though il had been
quiutupled
In the town ofArcadia. in this State, seventy
five more votes we're found in the boxes than there are
names on the poi-lsts. upon which the county can
saSsefs rejected the vote of the town. Tins is
Locofoeo town. and gave Mr.. STRONG ~ b. lor
Congress 29O majorlty. The district is composed of
Seneca aud Wayne counties, and this rejection elects
Wing member, JOHN NJ. HoLLrY Thus the
New York delegation stands % Wings, le Van
Buren-Whlg gain ~. Locolocosm has thus
done for Itself sorry business in this double voting
in Arcadia"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

held at o."eso' N \. aieU days ,go. and con
ni'iee consisting oise,eu of the mos, respectable
aud influential citizens, appointed petition the Ca
madam authorities. in behalf of the Americans captur-
ed IN the late affair at Prescott whom they describe
as " misguided and deceived victims of the schemes
OF visionary aud designing men !" The Canadian
authorities will hardly listen TO such appeals.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
To Merchants.

WING 10 the difficulty in getting goods up tho
~ river, and the high price now being paid for
freight. shall be compelled in future TO alter our
wholesale terms by adding the expense OF bringing
the goods mp the river from Richmond.
We warrant to sell ut The Richmond wholesale
prices aud after weighing the packages will aix tho
g expenses To the bottom Of the bill.
Ii is still the Merchants interest TO purchase his
China, Glass and Enrthcmwarc
in Lynrhburg rs he will save time, fisk OF plasing
and be aLagc which is more than five per- cent.
JOSEPH d. EVANS & co.
Lynchburs, Va.
Dee. ,, 1t
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Nib'I' ll'Ii.

az, WISH TO SELL THE HOUSE AND
TNi,;l LOT in the town OF New Glasgow, The prop
-A4..A city of Doctor N. B. Spotswood. will ex-
change II Tor Negro property or Tor land IN Illinois
or Missouri. The dwelling house is neat, with con-
vonent out houses. II do not effect private sale.
shall offer the above property at pubic auction GU
the 81 day Of January next. on the premises.
JOHN b. DUNCAN,
Any in fact, Tor N. Is Spotswood.
Dec. 3. WV
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

Mississippi. Jackson Southern Sun"
states thai GOO ofthe 500 voters of Coplah county, in
that State, have instructed their Senator and rep
resentatives in the State Legislature vote for
friend Of a National Bank U. S. Senator, in place
of Judge Trotter. This movement (says the SUM
renders it absolutely certain that in January next
Mississippi will send Wing Sena,orto Washington
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
MIR. GEO. HOOD,
an aAClkEn MUSIC.

Is expected to open n School for instruction In
i that most important branch OF Christian Educa-
ton, in this place, about The first week IN December
next. Persons wishing 10 avatl themselves OF this
opportunity, requested 10 call on the following
persons, IN whose hands subscriptions are placed
Mcssrs. john Victor, VIM. IL. Ryan. Jehu VIII
latns, Junlus A. Clay, Ft's. $. Miller, and Geo.
Bagby. Mr.. Hoods character as a Teacher OF Mu-
sic AZ well as Il gentleman aud Il Christian, is per.
lcctly unexceponabe.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

JUDGE WHlTE.-We are Glad to see it stated.
in the last Nashville Wing that this dsting uished
gentleman has withdrawn his resignation for the pre-
sent and will consent to remain in the Senate provi-
ded his health be sufficiently established to enable
him TO reach Washington city by The first week in
January.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

II isyery probable that they may attempt to change
their names. Stephen is about 20 years of age 5
feet OF 7 inches high, aud has hump the right
shoulder. lie has remarkable nose. being very
short and broad aud widely expanded IT tho nos
irs, much ~ 10 excite general observation. lie
has also mark on his night jaw, and a mark
or scar behind his left car, and speaks very slow
Bob has a on the front Of ono OF his thighs,
which can be seen plainly on close examination, Il
do not rccollcct which thgh) Bob speaks very
quick and Is apt smile when spoken TO, aud has a
very dark compile xlou, about ID years OF age, up
wards of feet inches high, and brother to Ste
phen.
No doubt they will attempt to pass as free. and
probably aim to reach the State OF OHIO It's prob
able they viii aucmp, TO get free papers they have
not already obtained them; and II Is not unlikely
that they arc under the protection ola white man.
STEPHEN had on when he Jeff me new home
spun clothing (dark,) new shoes and socks, aud
white fur hat.
BOB had on dark pantnoons and old broad cloth
coat. much worn, and bla fur hat.
1t is probable that these boys will be very bold IN
their conduct. Stephen, who had recently return
ed home from similar excursion, having hired hun
selfto gentleman IN Campbell, ass Tree man, with
whom he staid two months, before his lrue charac-
ter was detected. During his former absence, Ste
phen called himself Charles Henry.
will give the above reward Tor their apprehension
and delivery to me, ifthey be secured in any jail
that get them again .
THOMAS MOSELEY.
Spout Spring Campbell CO., Dec. 2' WITS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
VIR. GEORGE HOOD, having been Cor

K. GEORGE HOOD, having been Tor
wi some time an Instructor of SACRED MUSIC
IN tins place, We whose names are hereun,o an
nexed, take great pleasure IN recommending him, aT
in our opinion eminently qualified 10 give instruction
IN that important branch OF Education. We esteem
Mr.. Hood rs a man OF sound morals genuine peiy,
and rs a gentleman in all his department. We
checriully ask Tor him the regard and patronage
which his talents and character entitle him, 10 aud
hesitate not say that full confidence may bo safely
reposcd in him.
Richmond, Nov, 18th, 1883.
Jas c. Crane Fdyette Lahrop.
James Caskie, Chas. Gennet, Jr.
Joseph s. James, Judah Myers,
H. Conrerse John g. Blair,
Landon c. Read, Uiiiam Sands,
a. d. Pollock, inc. B. Martini
Nm Il. .StroAter,
ded Mr. Hoods classes, while he taught Sacred Mu-
sic, in this Guy. We cordially unite in the above
testimonials OF his qualification, and gentieman'y
department.
IPm III. Rcd,oood. Nm. Beers.
Lorcnzo Gennet, II. IL. Bronson.
Ed. NJ Morgan, p. Fan Dearscn,
SAINT ~ PRICE Wn.H. Christian,
John N. Gordon, j. II. Pdtnderter,
Ro b. Criaean, Hdncock Lee.
John II. Cook, c. l.. Richards.
Samuel Rccre.
November % ITS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
Notice..

DERSONS wishing TO use Samuel Gowdy's Pa
l. teht Saw Mill in Bedford, Campbell, Buck'ng
ham, Rockbridge, Augusta, Amherst Charlotte and
Pntsylvania in the state OF Va, will please apply TO
the subscriber, residing in Liberty. Bedford coun-
ty Va. who is authorized 10 sell rights and TO re-
ceiye pay for all in in the above counties. All
persons are hereby forwarncd using this right ile
raIly. LINDSEY SHOEMAKER
Agen, for Julius w. Hatcher.
Dec.3. VIM
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

NOTICE..

4 S WILL be seen by the provisions Of a deed
I q now Of record n the Clerks Office ol Amherst,
mnde by Miss Susan S. Wills and myself, alone am
responsible Tor her future support aud maintenance.
THIS therefore Is to guard all persons from trading
with. making any contract whatsoever with tho
SAID S. $. Wills as shall not hold myself RESPONSE
bic 10, any such JOHN NJ. WILLS.
Dec Z 90
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

Patent Bee Hre-We invite attention to the nd
vertsement OF Mr.. Marshal Bayss IN another CO.
lumn. We have seen IL number OF certificates, be.
sides those published, recommending his invc nlion in
the highest terms
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

POLITICAL ABOLITlON.-The Richmond
Enquirer acknowledges the receipt Of the = Free
man." an Abolition paper published in Philadelphia
from which ii forthwith proceeds 10 Gull certain facts
showing how strongly Whiggsm at the North is inn
preguated with Abolition. But remarkable to tell,
shhough the same paper contained equally
merous and strong evidences Of the diffusion o f
this spirit of Fanalcism ia the ranks ofthe Van Blu
rem party also, the Enquirer seems almost entirely
blind in that eye" On this subject the New
York correspondent of the National Intel gencer
speaks good sense. lie says:
THE Richmond Enquirer sec, is now taking
Abolition the yeritable mo ster to brighten his Vr
GINA full. grown children Assuredy it would
sreng hen Southern institutions am zlngly, II could
be proved that all The N1rthern Wing purity
aboitionsts Itwoud diminish the number Of Abo-
lltioGiss in the North iZnsly, to add to the Van
Barren Abolition forces all HE Wings | do trust
Southern gentlemen, who have been for twelve yelrs
hnmbugged by the Albany Regency, will not be
humbuggei on this subject Of Abolition by the same
Regency. This attempt 10 cajole Southern men
with Northern monsters. is discrednable the inteI
gence of the South. Why, our Locofoco j,ckels in
the Park, = the rabble roul," cannot thus be hum
bugged by this Regency They quit Tammany
Hall atew years ago, aud would not so back TIL the
Regency took up theIr principles.
AS tor this abolition in the North, both parties
have Abolition in them. In Vermont, Rhode Island,
and Massachusetts, all parties take abolition ground
See the letter ofJudge Motion. of Massachusetts,.
SO, in New York, this is party question, and
Melhodism, or Calvanism, or upon the colour OF
mems hats and HAIR. | dwell upon these hings be-
cause the lase tru mp of The Regency Is NOW TO
'rck the South by Il Wing Abolition monster
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

~ The Chicago Democrat announces the death
of Mr.. Carlin who was recently elected Governor OF
Illinois. The duties of the office will therefore de-
vovc OH S. II. Anderson, Esq. the Lieutenant Gov
crnor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

W The Ciuelnnati Gazette OF the Goth ult states
the price Of Pork, IN that place, from the wagons "A,
$5to S51 per hundred"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

a. Mr. Kendall started from Nashville on Sun
day. Has the pous Cube forgotten how IT used to
preach at Mr.. Adams for violating the Sabbath, in
like manner!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
J.rENIMORE COOPER.

Tho n. Y. Courier and Enquirer has completely
.xcoriated this once favorite American author, IN
review Of his two last novels, /" Home"ard Bound'
md .dome as Found" We have not read these pro-
ducons ourselves, and, from the character ascribed
IN ,bem we feel inclination TO do Cooper
one Of our early favortes and regret to perceive
,hc changes which have been wrought IN him BY his
oyerwecning vanity-an instium OF self-torture,
nbeu INDUCED to excess, more excruciatng than
.oy eve, devised by inquisitorial ingenuity. Coop
=, il seems fancies tina, his superior merit as an au-
thor. has been overlooked by his count,ymen, and
tb,, Washington Irving has been exalted to that
.ed position, in the Republic ofLetters, to which he
one Justly entitled This has soucd him, not only
with the tribe of critics. by whose las he thinks) par
rial voice he has been robbed Of the pain and
crown" but with his countrymen at large, whose
INDICTMENT has. ratified the verdict of the critics.
And hence the two las, novels of the author OF " the
stv," constituting parts of the same story, are the
oupourings of his spleen npon the land of his birth
--depreciating every thing Of a national character
-ridculng our habits and us:oms,-descrblng all
orr men as fools, and our women unpublished hoy
dcns or something worse while, on the other hand,
European manners and institutions extolled,-
and so.nInch in love with " old and noble families"
10 MIX. that be absolutely pus in a claim for
himself 10 the poor distinction of being molly born
The New York Courier. in ausion to this piece OF
folly, states that Mr.. Cooper's father is highly
spec,able Whcewright in New Jersey, who. having
false PRIDE boasts his cupa,ion and who 'ile
d, canned that his would lay clam to be de-
scended from noble Euglisb family instead Of ire
,pectable, rd-working mechanic -
Mr.. Cooper has been evidently most severely s,ung
by the criticism Of the New York editor; and in
Card to the public, he avows his determination TO
b,ing an action OF libel against his critic This viii
hardly mend the matter. The critic may have at
trbuted improper motires to Mr.. James Fenimoie
Cooper but even if he has done So the fact itself
cannot be disproved, that lie has deliberately witt
ten and published four volumes the avowed ect OF
which is correctly to pourtray our national pecu
larities; AMI that these volumes present u.s. if posi-
Bile, in more ridiculous aspect even than the slaL-
derous productions Of a Hall, Trollope. De
Roos or a Hamilton! THIS fact viii forever stick
10 his skirts be his motives hat they may. And
though his counlrymen may still admire his genius,
they will regard hImas the Benedict arnold Of her
literary corps-as a traitor to her honor and her
f,me who like filthy bird has defilcd the nest in
which he was nurscd and in which his young wings
were trained fv their solar flight. Sic transit gloria
mundi,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

o. bill authorsins Free Banking in Georgia
was introduced into the Legislature of that State on
the 14th ult. Its fate is doubtful.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
I SHALL on The 27th day OF December, at my re-
l. sldence in the county of Amherst, offer for sale
nine likely Negroes nine ten head Of Cattle, one
Horse, and parcel Of Household Furniture. Terms
will be lber raj and made known on the day of sale.
ALLISON OGDEN,
Executor of Henry Ogden, deed.
Dec. 3 w3w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

PURSUANT to deed of trust, executed by
Peter G.. Hansurd, bearing date the Sth OF Octo-
be, 1s36 and of record in the County Court OF Am
herst we will SELL before the door OF Mr. Harr'sons
Tavern, at Amherst Courthouse, on Monday the
17b day of December, inst that being court day. for
cash. ali the right, title and interest OF the said Han
sard TO the SLAVES, devised to him nj his mothers
death by the late John Hansard his father; which
Slaves are now In The hands OF Richardson Henley
as administrator Of said John Hansard. Acting as
Trustees we will convey only such Title as tina deed
vests mus. DAVID r. EDLEY,
JOHN THOMPSON, Jr
n, . ids
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

A / y Circuit Superior Count of Law & Chancc4y
u continued and held for Nelson county, at the
Courthouse, on Friday the 9th day OF October
1888:
Charles A. Jacobs, Mary Jacobs, George X. ia.
tobs, Nancy Jacobs, CsIha,,nc Jacobs. Sophia
Jacobs. and George c. Wright aud Sarah his wife,
formerly Sarah Jacobs " hich said Charles George
May, Nancy, Calhatne, Sophia an1 Sarah are the
children of William b. Jacobs deed. the said
George q. Wright in his own hight, claiming under
John Jacobs Elizabeth Clarkson. the widow aud re-
l,ct Of james GARRISON, deed. aud Susan Hill the
widow of William lliil dec d. and the said George
r. Jacobs, devisee OF David Jacobs, deed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
EDUCATION.

VNHE SUBSCRIBER is now prepared to take
J. Pupils as b, arders. Persons wishing to send
their children from home to School, are invited to
send them to the subscriber, with "A promise on hif
part that all suitable efforts shall be made TO pro-
mote Their Advancement in learning, and preserve
their morals. Pupils will be received al any time.
though not for shorter period than session from
the time OF entering.
Terms for tuition, al5, per session, payable in adj.
vance.
Boarding of pupils $50 or session. one half in ad.
vance, and the other half at the expiration OF tho
session. :
The course of instruction such as is pursued W
Tie best teachers in this place.
S d. TOMPKINS.