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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08

Will he gwen lot his apprehension aud delivery 10
me IN Tins place, Is | am ANXIOUS 10 srcufe him
lie ian oil without any piuNnCatiun whatever
SETH WOODROOF.
Tue Fneastle Democrat, will copy the above and
forward the account to this Office.
l.ynehbnfs, Gets is
NIRGlNtA--ln the Cncut Superior Count Of
Law and Chanocry, Tor the county OF Camp
bell, al the Count house OF sud county, un HE
day OF Sci TENDER, l6"s:
John Rosser and Mar-met hi, wife, late Marga-
ret Franklin. George Branuer, Eliza Ann Notth
Dehhy Ann North. John North. William Grrcnber-
y North, aud James North, tie Last five oil whom
infants. suing by the said George }ranne, thcit
guardian and ncNt iricud, plaintiffs,
against
Lewis Franklin in Inns own right and rs executor
Of Rob IT Franklin, deceased, Bcnjamjn Franklin.
Robert j. Franklin, John Franklin, Thomas Frank
In, Thomas Jennings and Mar, his wife, late Many
Frauhlin, Lawrence StrrHe aud Nancy his wife, late
Nancy Franklin, Robert J. fnukhn Lawson ID.
Eraukln, Thomas Rankin and Caroline his WIFE
Iale Caroline Franh in, D1uiel ). Leonard, Patrick
Leonard, Robert Leonard, Jnla Leonard. Frede.
rick Leonard, Wnlmm Leonard, Daniel Leonard,
IN, Sally Leonard James Leonard Elizabeth
Leonard, John Leonard, Peter North, John North,
Palsy Norh, Robcit Month and William Parks and
Polly his wife, late Polly North, Defendants.
Il CnANcrRY.
The defendant, Robtrt j. Franklin, being dead
HAT fact ordered To he suggested on rrcord--and
John Alexander beln. also dead, ii is ordered that
ecu. Nm. D,bney he aud he Is hereby appointed
guardian al hca, TO defend the infant defendants m
this cause. Aud thereupon tins day this came
on be heard, upon the bail, answer exhibits, ex-
animation oil witnesses, the subpoena awarded ia tins
cause On tie 1Oth day oil November. le35, which
appears TO have been duly served Thomas Jcn-
nln%s AID Mary his wife. Benjamin Franklin, Robert
Frauhlln and Nancy Steruc, aud another subrnna
,rfls mi uI
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08
urapRc SALE.


Suitable to the approaching season;
a.rocCrics, Hardware a Cutlery Hat, shoes
Don,c-tic., Ar. nc.
They respectfully invite the attention OF the pnbht
To tins salc ~ II wl certainly take place, and the,
have many very desirable nrpclcs. which will
bc sold in parcels 10 suli the merchant and consul
mer. Viii also be- sold, NJ the sau,e ume and place,
our STORsE NOISE, which is as desirable
for a mercantile stand rs any IN this place.
Tcrms-for the stock of goods, credit OF six
mouths will be given all sums over five dollars
ON all sums OF five dollars and under, cash will here
anifcd. For the store house, the terms will be
made known on the day otsalc.
DAVIS X PHILLIPS.
Gets IDS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08

L" 1t is now stated, with great pos.tiycncss, that
Thomas Hart Benton is the author of thr ei.ioriaL
articles in the Globe, assalling the officers Of the
Navy.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08

" The negro man, Henry, who was committed
'oJa last week, charge Of numbering another
negro man, William, (both the property OF Samuel
A'ler' Esq was acquitted on Saturday last the
Court being satisfied that the act Of killing was
}one in self defence
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08

rALnor's LOTTERY ANn ENeuANur bFf,cr,
Lyaehbare, October SH, 1888
e. As there will be no VIRGINIA hottcry
Scheme diawn at Alexandria SATURDAY next, the
18Th inst. tbs Once only for the PIE sent offer
10 the public, the beautiful Scheme 10 be drawn nj
Richmond TO MORROW In the next Tuuns
DAYS Nngiaan, will be published some 6no
Schemes to be drawn IN the course of the next Two
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08

r. The Norfolk Beacon states that William
Man H. Esq, of tia, Borough, has been elected
President of Ilamden Sydney locgc-apotlhy sue
eesor l'Ae Beacon ad,ls of Smith, lloge aud Cusb-
mC.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08

~ Joseph Bonaparic has arrived at New York,
"a le packet ship Philadelphia from Liverpool
c. Gov. Basbv, of Alabama. in recent Address
bcIo,e the Temperance Society Of Tnscaioosa, gave
a striking Illustration OIL connection between in
temperance and crime. lie stated, that in the
course of his professional the bar, (and he
sa distinguished criminal lawycr,) he had been emf
PIoyel IN some 80 OF 60 capital cases. every one OF
which, as well as he then recoected, was connected
auth inemperance
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08

- The Convention of AabanG, Banks Dissolved
wllou, fixing day for the resumption of specie
payments. The LIST of January was proposed. but
voted down.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08
IIrSiEsa I<aGsc R.OFScry,
10 Prize. 1000 !.
XIrHctS 0ssIy FDFN DCE E.f1S!
EprsgEsnTsf Scheme.

Whole Tickets only S4-llalYes S2-Quafers -.
For sale in \ great variety Of choice numbers at
TALBOTS LUCKY OFFICE.
o. Orders from the country, accompanied with
the Cash, or Pli1c Tickets, for Tickets III any YIN
glna Scheme drawnby d. S. Gregory Co. Mana
gers, will be promptly supplied and Exchange on
the most Liberal tclms cf,eied addressing letters
(post paid) to MELVILLE TALBOT,
LYnehbUrg, Ia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-10-08

/ TAKE PLEASI RE IN informing my friends
n and customers thai am receiving my
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13

.TTF
ours where their skill is requisite in the
operation Of tying up, and many pres,
sure of the fingers is made under the
veil of asprig Of pine or cedar. In fact,
under the masked battery of the elderly
ladies, the maidens seem TO take pecul-
lar liberties in playing off their charms up
on the beaux. who, equally encouraged
by the sly mods and winks of the knowing
ones, are sure to repay the disposition
for Irritation, shown by their lady.loves,
with interest. Then there are thou
sand little contrivances by which the
fair operatives can evince their skill and
neatness. Fruit, rivallng in color the
apples that tempted Atlanta, composed
ofhen's eggs dipped in melted bees wax,
glows among the verdant branches
flowers, da;nlily cut in white paper, blush
and smile Ly their side-candlcs,taper as
the delicate fingers that moulded them,
raise their heads from the clusters Of ev-
ergreen, and the work grows up to form
and beauty under the har.s of the beau
tiful artists amid The appreciation of the
lovers, and the smile OF those who have
accomplished it.
How beautiful every thing appears,
in the light of the preparations for Christ
mas. The beauty OF the practice of
decorating tie church with b,ughs that
by their perpetual grechness figure forth
The perpetui1y ofour holy rcligion.lhcin-
tercsllng spectacle of the young and
joyous, mingIing happily and cheeruIIy
IN the work; the exuberent spirits Of
youth breaking out from hearts unsulled
with crime, and unbroken by trouble /;
the kaiety and unrest aitedness of the
intercourse on such occasions, which not
even the presence Of the more mature
can suppress. serves to give character
OF innocent happiness to the scene such
rs saint in heaven might look upon
with smile Of appreciation. More
Love is the child Of opportunity, and
many time does he shoot his darts from
among the green boughs of cedar and
pine, at the young spirits that cluster
around, and many an innocent heart is
wounded when it least suspects its dan
ger, nor does i, recover. until, perhaps,
a second visit to the same church, and
bcncdlclion, converts, s,under auoiher dis
play of white flowers, scarls, gloves and
brides lavors, the burning love into the
sober affection Of married life, a more
rational and enduring fame.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13
Volume i.
'lpl, POETRY.
From the London New Monthly Magazine.
CAN'T DECIDE.

/ can't decide, / can't decide
And know not what to do;
I'm SO perplex'd, and teazed, and tried,
Between my suitors two.
The charms Of each / fairly scan,
Iweigh their merits well;
But which mustbe the happy man,
Is more thahI can tell.
ponder ont but cannot see ..
Which way the odds incline;
Sir William, he is twenty-three,
Sir Paul is sixty-nine.
IT'S three to one in point of age,
And that's difference wide;
But hear me out, and I'llengage
You'll say can't decide.
I've thought it DER from week to week;
The odds may thus be told
Sir William has blooming cheek,
Sir Paul has bags Of gold.
Sir Williams fair; well shaped and tall,
He has my heart tits clear
But there's pin money with Sir Paul,
Three thousand pounds year.
My choice unfxed between them floats,
WIN equal clli!ns they STAND
This has hand at tender notes,
That tender notes of hand.
On either side they rise to view,
'Tis quite perpexing still +;
Here see many biiiet-doar,
There dues on many bill.
Sir William is charming youth
So well he plays and sIngs;
And then he vows eternal truth,
And says such tender things.
Sir Pauls dull old stupid bore
The truth can't be denied
But who'd refuse a coach and four!
Indeed, / can't decide.
l can't decde-but bark / hear
Sir Paul, as I'm alive!
81 said Three thousand pounds year,
But no,o IU make ii fue.
Five thousand pounds ! my stars the die
Is cast, and l'm your bride!
Fate has ordained it: so I'll cry
No more 81 can't decide !"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13

PRIvATE LiBRARY.-There is one pri-
vatc library in this country, exclusively
American. which we would give a splen-
did Illinois farm to possess. 1t consists,
as we are told, Of upwards of seventy
large quarto vols, and all by the same
author. That author came into public
life before he was Of lawful age, and has
been in public life, with few in,ermis-
sions, ever since. He has travelled in
many countries, and speaks many Ian.
guages. He has held high stations
abroad, and the most exalted at home.
He has formed acquaintance with the
most llluslrious scholars and statesmen
of Europe, for the last century-and with
al! the affairs of men of his own country,
in his knowledge he is most familiar.
From the moment of his first enlrarice
into public life, until ihe present time, he
has kept written record of the events
of each day Of his life; and the whole Of
his life and times," new extends, as
above mentioned, to more than seventy
huge quarto volumes. Need we name
the author? None can mistake the
man. The able, the fearless, the learn.
ed, the eloquent. the dauntless JonN
Quincy ADAMS. No other American
wonld have performed such a labor-no
one could have did it as he has done.
What a rich inheritance will that work
be for The future historian, the politician
the anliquary! We shonld like much
to look into it even now. What mass OF
manuscript for single hand, and what
a,varieiy of matter! Political and phi
losophical-historical and biog aphical
literature and MISUNDERSTANDING
diaries and cabinet colloques-lectures
upon rhetoric, and treaties upon weights
and measurcs--ballads, lyrics, and anti
masonry What compound! And
alas I! how many poor fellows, dead and
living, would find themselves metaphor.
calIy fayed, could they but run over
some of the, pages of the seventy vol.
umcs IN. \ Com.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13

II GENERAL WAsHINaroa.-The re-
mains of this ilustrious man, the Father
and the Saviour q This country, were re-
Gently placed in the sarcophagus, made
by Mr.: StruthersS of this city, from
whom we learn, that when the vaui,
and coffin were opened, "where they
had laid him." the sacred form Of Wash.
ington was discovered I'D in wonderful
state Of preservation. The high pale
brow bore a calm ad serene express.
ion; and the lips pressed still together,
had grave and soIem n smile, such. as
they doubtless wore, when the First
President gave up his Plameless mortal
life, for an immortal existence
"When his soft breath, with pain,
Was yielded to the elements again.
The impressive aspect Of the great
Departed, overpowered the man whose
lot it was to transfer the hallowed dust
to its last tenement, and he was unable
10 conceal his emotions. He placed his
hand upon the ample forehead, once high
est in the ranks of battle. or throbbing
with the cares of an infant Empire and
he lamented, we doubt not, that the voice
Of fame, could not PROVOKE that silent
clay to life again, or pour its tones OF ri,
vival, into the dull, cpld ear Of Death.
The last acts of patriotic sepulturc were
thus consummatcd; and the figure,
which we can scarcely dissociate from
an apolhesis consigned to its low. dim
mansion, TO be seen no more until mortal
shall put on Immortality, and the vesture
Of decay be changed to the bright gar
ments Of endless mcorruptlon.-- Phila-
dekphia GGa. tJF
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13
An Editors d Il ****G.

"Well. Mr.. Printer, Eve brought you
somc wheat; where do you want to put
| it,"
81 will show you. You wish credit
for it on youf account?''
"Ycs, l think it time that paid some
thing
"Very well, sir, 'every little helps
and this comes at very scarce tlme."
"How are you sir Z"
al am we'll sir-take seat"
81 have brought fine ham to pay for
my paper.--What do you allow a
pound :"
"The highest market price"
"This weighs twenty pounds, wish
you to give me credit for it."
What's the news to-day, M. Editors
any from Europe?"
"There IS something said about the
cholera Reform Bill, French politics,
War in Turkey, 8c.;--herc is paper
containing the latest dates"
Reads under the head of" Misccllane-
ous,"--' The printer is not like cliape;-
Iion--he cannot live on wind, although
he sometimes pufs-hc eats vegetables,
meat and bread, ,ohen his subscribers
pay far their papers,
.rm thinking sir, that a little mo-
ney would not come arniss to you; here
are three dollars for my. paper--please
put ii down on your book will try to
be more puncIual in future"
"Iwmt to take your paper--and here
is one dollar in advance"
"Do you want any wood to-day {"
"Yes sir, on newspaper account"
IL have a couple ofcords | want to go
halfway"
VIII you take eight or nine bushels
of oats on my newspaper account Z"
Yes, sir, and glad to get them"
Are you the printer I"
ayes. sir" ~ 90 A
"Will you take an order on one of the
stores for three dollars Z"
",An order ON any of the stores in
town. will answer"
Every trade must live,'--here's an
advertisement, offering a splendid assort-
rscnt Of goods for sale. enumerating ma
ny Of the articles; call at.my store and
YOU shalt have your pay. Pm not one o
those men4who would spoil q jack Knife to
skin a fiirh.'
al want you 10 put an advertisement
in the paper for five or six Journcymen
II musthave more hands or shall lose
my customers"
Here's county order want you|
to take for my paper"
"lt is al. good as cash.
z" ! suppose you will take pair Of
shoes on my account"
Yes, SIR, all kinds ofworkl'
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
SEMl-MORAL ESSAYS.
by A RETIRED LADIES MAN.

Among the myriad of flowers that
spring up before us, as we tread the de-
vious pathway Of human existence, there
is none whose dew-gems glitter more
brightly in the sun OF happiness, than
those which herald the return of the Ges.
,ival of the Nativity. Ispeak not here
of the Christians peace, that passeth all
understanding, and which none other
than an inspired pen can describe, nor of
the substantial leasts, the mysterious mis-
letoe boughs and the rollockiug joys of
our honest hearted ancestors, whose ex-
ploits have been recorded by many an
ADLER pen, but Of certain observances,
partaking of the character of both,
and in which the religious and the Iu.
dicrous are often SO intimately in.
termingled as to produce the most pleas
ant and laughter-loving effects. That
my readers may remain no longer in
doubt as to the subject Of this essay, they
are informed that 1t relates to that previ-
Gus preparation which our church under!
goes for the celebration Of Christmas
eve. Ye who would scorn ID turn aside
from yo"r race after wealth or power or
notoriety, to opluck the bright evergreens
that grow in your path, can little imag-
inc the Importance of an event like this
to those whose aspirations are more
humble, and whose means Of enjoyment
lie within more confined circle, more
accessible, and more secure. Christ
mas is quite an event. The heart is
opened by the recolleetions Of the scenes
of which it is the anniversary, and char
tiles pure as the dews of heaven and as
gentle as an April shower, flow forth.
cheering borh the heart Of the giver and
the receiver.
Every one knows that on the occasion
alluded to, the church, according 10 i'm
memorial custom, is to be decked with
boughs typical Of the scenery that sur
rounded those who first received the glad
annunciation, "A Saviour is born" The
arrangement ofthis forest scenei y is usu-
ally zone by the young ladies'. under the
direction oil the ma,rons. To us, the
ladies men. is given the task Of provi-
ding the material, in consideration of
which, and of the torn coats and other
accidents. which accompany the fulfill
ment OF such a mission, we are allowed
to assist in the subsequent operations.-I
The married men. for sotne reason or
other, are generally excluded. and if by
chancs, some unfortunate wight of that
class does intrude his unwelcome coun-
tenance into the circle, he is soDnadmon..
ished by the universal silence that his
presence creates, that his room is better
than his company.
The proper disposition Of the orna-
ments is a matter Of no little impol tancc
to the natronly part Of the assembly,
who hold long and deep consultations
uponthe dropping Of festoon, the dis
position Of a bough or the classical wind.
ing Of a pillar, while the maidens, dis
tributed in various parts Of the building.
are engaged in the detail, and their
tongues keep upemulous strife with the
OF their fingers. Nor are the
beaux idle. Many an opportunity oc-l
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13

..GoNE OyT."-A person calling one
day on gentleman at the west end Of
the town, where his visits were more
frequent than welcome, was told by the
servant that her master had gone out.
@Oh. well, never mind, "l'll speak TO
your MISTRESS" .She IS also gone out,
sir.' The gentleman not willing 70 be
denied admission, said. .sAs it was a
cold day, he would step in and sit down
by the fire few minutes" "Ahl sir,
but that Is gone oM too,' replied the
girl. di ~
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13
A Paddy went hunting and chanced

A Paddy went a hunting and chanced
to get alongside ofa frog pond, and see
ing squirrel ahead drew up, and says
he. snow my swa,e darling, I'll give you
a dose of Irish pepper sauce" when a
bull frog from the pond, bawlcd ont "yon
fic." "Now who tho 81 are YET"
enquired Pat seriously, and at the same
time throwing down his gun and rolling
up his sleeves" that's muIc tran Ia
take Of any man mould Ireland. an Pll
take it OF no man here sure-Now, by
st. Patrick, ifJou're a man come for
ward, an we'll see Who's the liar"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13

"Please TO look over your books and
tell me the amount Of ttiy advertising
bill; will pay YOU.
"Can .ou print a job that will come
toabout twenty dollars, this week 7"
"Ycs sir"
al will leave the money with you now,
Five, ten, fifteen, twen-"-Wh Whew
Reader, there is not word OF the above
true it's all dream"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-01-13

Harrington. A. H. Lewis, A. r Cur
It's. w. G. Lewis, D. Harsh, Tom Lei
men, J. T. Foster. sis
The meeting was addressed by sevc-
raj gentlemen ably and patrioticalIy, and
closed by Mr.. ST. John, with remarks
suitable 10 the occasion.
J. R. ST. JOHN, Pres't.
SAMUEL COOK, Vice do
/: w. 1yea1a1., nsr.o,. Secretaries.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-12-20
P.AZVTENGS.
SHERIFF'S SALES.

virtue Of suudry writs Of Ficri Facias, to
- me directed. will he sold u, Edgetield C. II
tie first Monday and Tuesday in January
next the following property, viz:
Lewis Fllszey, Assignee, vs james Spann.
the defendant interest in three separate tracts
OF land one containing 66l acres, more or less.
adjoining David Richardson, Dozier and 9TH.
ers, another containing 669 acres more or less.
adjoining the above tact, Richardso.. and 9th.
ers, aud he other CO, tanning $40 acres, adioin.
i'll. James Ogiivie and others.
Coleman Il Lownsdale VS. NJ G. VIM Hat.
field; other Plaintiffs, severaIly, VS. the Same.
the tract oi land where defendants live. adioin.
ing Jncoh Is. Smith. Adam Minick and others-
containing ninety acres, more or less
Ihomas Turner, vs Baily Holt, one wagon.
Benjamin Evans VS.. Jarreit Wise, one trac,
| OF innd, containing one hundred and fifty eight
acres, more or less, adjoining J. II. Riciurdson
and others. Also, on. Negro woman Rose and
| three children. Also, three horses.
Philip M'Carty vs. John l.idson. one sorrci
| mare.
Tompkins & Jennings va. Archy Bracknall-
the defendants interest in 1872 acres of land
more or less, adjoining Daniel Self and other..
John Morrison. Trustee, Vs. Paul Fitz.;n.
| ons. one Negro boy Tom.
Terms OF Sale, LASH
~ WIN. II. MOSS, s.E.D.
Dec 1910 GAG
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-12-20
OBITUARY.

Departed this life on the ;3),h of October last.
Mrs. ELIzABETH MATHEWS, relict of the late
Col. Lewis Mathews. aged ~ yeurs, month.
and Il days In furnishing au obituary notice
at Mrs. Mathews, it cannot be considered I'm.
appropriate to give summary of her general
character. Her affube, conciliatine, kind, and
unaffected department towards her neighbors
friends relatives aud children rivi,e,i an attarI
ment in return, which will most atfer,ionntcIv
be cherished ia their memory; and her con-
duct IN life exhibited an example worthy of im-
'tation to them, and her surviving children. In
deed, it may in truth be said, that she perforn
cd all the domestic, social and maternal duties
devolving upon her, in an exemplary manner.
She united herself to the Baptist Church in the
year 1880, since which tine, she continued
al orderly and pious member. The precep,s
OF the Redecmcr appeared to he the standard
TO which she conformed. and His promises were
u sheet anchor and soIacc to her, in every vcis-
sltude, and domestic atfliction. Her pie,y was
destitute Of "gniie, aud was of nm active. fer
vent, devotional cast. The calm sereniry of her
brow. when death had made her his victim. in.
dicatedthe mental resg nation and buoyanthopc.
which checred her reflections in tile LAST mo.
mem, of her earthly career, whe,, she ,vns about
to depart, and appear in the presence other Sa-
vlor. She, indeed, had seen Him through n
gluss darkly," aud had made the necessary nre-
l'aration to see Him in peace face tn fl ~
Lord, now letlest thon thy servant depart in
peace. according to thy word; for mine eyes
have seen thv salvation."