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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
PEYTON a JOHNSTON
w ISL 10 dispose of their entire STOCK OF
w DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, DC.

At bIF IIItk'
The appointment Of Clerk Of the Superior
Court, will compel f. Johnston TO retire from the
concern and l. The desire Of both partners close
thelr present business with little delay possible.
To any one wishing 10 engage in the Mercantile
business, we offer an opportunity of doing on ad-
vaniageous terms The Stock is large and well as
sorted. The location Is an admirable one for a
country Store, being in the heart Of wealthy neigh.
borhood. The Store House and usual appurenan-
css are for sale. Immediate application is desired.
+. Johnston has very comfortable Brick Dwell
ling near the Store which he wishes 10 sell. The
above would be an excellent location either for a
man o. business, or professional gentleman.
Big Lick, Aug. - Al
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June 81

+ Rules held in the Clerks Office ofthe Hastings Cour
gust, 1888.
William l.. Lancaster, Plaintiff
against
William Young, Emanuel Bower William Davis, Samuel
McCofke and John r. Nc Daniel merchants and ira
ding under the firm and style OF McCorkle Il Mcdaniel
John Miller aud Ryand Roberts, merchants and partners ira
ding under the style and firm OF Miller Roberts, and Plea
SAINT Labby, Defendants.
In CHANcERY.
The defendant, William Young, not having entered his
appearance and given security, according to the
Assembly and the rules of this court and il appearing
by satisfactory evidence, that he is nhabtant Of
this country 1t is ordered hu the said defendant do ap-
pear here the first day ote November term, an
the original and amended bills OF the panti and
copy of this order be fohN it'll inserted in newspaper
published in the OF Lynchbug for eight weeks success
svey and posted the door of courthouse this
corporation. A Copy-Teste,
JAMES BENAGH elk.
Aug 16. w8w
VIRGINIA AT rules hod.nin the Clerks Office of the
County Court of Charlotte the 9th day of August 1893:
James H. Dupuy, Plaintiff,
Mcajah Glenn and John d. Glenn, Defendants
In CHANcERY.
The defendant Mcajah Glenn having entered his ap-
penrance according The Act of Assembly and the rules
this Court and appearing by satisfactory evidence that
he uhabant of tins Commonwealth: On the
ton the plaintiff by counsel ordered that the said de-
PENDANT do appear before the justices of the said Court the
Courthouse, the first Monday November ext and an
the plaintiffs bill and give security for performing the
decree the and that this order be inserted
newspaper published the of Iynchburg, for
eight weeks successfully, and posted the front door of the
court house of the SAID county.
4 Copy-Tese,
WINSLOW RoBINSONC.
August Is w8w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
POLITICAL.
From he National inte'i,geroer.


LINES
Written ~ the summis Rsck, the Warm aprin q
Mountain, Virginia, June fs, 1888.
Here this loft, height
Amid this purcr air,
Each feeling vain and light
Each earihborn selfish care,
Be banish'd tar and let the impar
. A hoier healthier feeling the heart.
See from the mountains bros.
How fair the below
An ampiheatre Of rolling hills,
Which to its verge the wide horizon 6lls
lfthou would'st view old Ocean in his might.
When all hi. bilowy grandeur srcc,s the sight,
F-ncy the Almighty ruler of the storm
!adcheck'd the motion, but retan'd the form
And thou behoast herewhcrc hills DER hills spread
Like Ocean hesvng from his limos, bed,
Ard. whilst vet henving, hx'd
Oh God how great thy power
In thai creative hour,
When this fair world rolrd from thy plastic hand
But not thy power alone
In this bright scene is shown,
In Wisdom and in Leve the mighty whole plsnn'd
Haw pure the mountain breeze
Which gently waves the trees.
And coos my ieverd care -distemperd brow
Why to the hsunts of men
Must return agnin
And quit the lovely which oheersus now
TIE Guinness and the purity
The song Of Birds the breath of flowers,
The rocks pild up like ancient towers,
The forests clad in living green,
With here and there spot between,
Where the rich meadows and the eorn-heds wave.
The fertile vale below,
Where the tepd waters flow,
Which weary refresh and the sick from suffering
No doubt, in ancient time,
Upon this height sublime,
The Indian Chiofhs Naniton ndor'd
And here, in Christian dave,
By Christian lips, thy praise
o God from Christian hearts should be deyoutly pour'd
Oh lei no, descend
Aud quit this beauteous scene,
Until my feelings with its eamness blend,
Pure, tranquil and serene.
Oh Gil my heart
With love Of Mature, and OF Mature God
Aud let me then depart
A wiser, better man
Prepaid to enjoy Thy smile, meekly kiss the rod,
Thy Christening rod whichever be tho plan
Thy wisdom takes school oning, wayward heart.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23

HOKN will be ground at the Langhorne Mills
" IN Lynchburg. until the new crop comes 10,
for one twelfth Il l6th) Persons living al dis
lance, and sending large quantities, need not appre
bend detention. have an abundance Of water
aud if necessary viii put two or more mills TO that
business LANGHORNE q BURTON.
Augusta 4w
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NOTICE..

NOTICE..
A LII persons having claims against the estate o,
"A David North, decd of Bedford, are requested
to bring them forward for settlement aud those IN
debted to il are desired to make immediate payment
BENZ. N. ROBINSON.
SurripinR Admr. Of Dauid North. decd.
Bedford, August Q w3w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
Aug. &
S.EEE OF KE.EL EyT.ITE
IN INNCKI

WE undersigned is DESTROYS to sell the HOUSE
l. and LOT in which he resides, situated on
the Court House HILL just opposite to the residence
OF MI. \. Llg satt,--and invites persons to call on
him. ltnot disposed OF privately before the 10Th
day of September next it will that day, be offered
at public auction, and sold without reserve to the
highest bidder. Terms liberal, and made known on
The dasoi sale N. Ii. THORNTON.
Aug. 20 tbs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
S.4.v.I TIVE.
.V'OTECE.

n IL persons indebI'd 10 the subscribers are
"A hereby notified that satisfactory ar,anoemsn,s
lof the payment ottheir debts must be made bv The
Isl OF August next asl longer indulgence cannot be
given. JAMES e IITNT NC
June Ii - ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23

The rates of Insurance are as low as any in the u
nited States. For $l3 10, person aged 80 may
secure 1000 to his representatives creditors, if
he should die within the year
The terms which annuities are granted,
more favorable TO the annuitant than any other of
flee III this country-A person 60 years of age will
be paid $40 55 for life, for every 500 deposited with
the Company.
The endowments the same plan. For 500
paid al the birth of child, it will pay $l69, ifhe at
tain the age of2l.
The Company will also receive money for a veal
and pay AZ per cent. interest, semi annually,
pound il at that rate.
Office 2l Second Street, Baltimore
JOHN J. DONALDSON President
j. |. ATKINSON, SccretdrY.
The undersigned is appointed agent of the Balti-
more Life Insurance Company, and will give any
information to persons wishing to make assurances.
CHARLES l.. MOSBY.
Sept.7 wis
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
June 81

IKuiNIA AT rules held IN the Clerks Office of IN.
circuit superior of and chancerv the csun
ty OF Nelson in the month OF June, 1888
hooertJohnson, Plaintiff,
against
Albert w Harris and Cloush A. Harris of Lee w.
Harris decd Joseph Harris deysee and nfan, said
Lee w. Harris, deed. Benjamin ID. Harris, admir-. OF
James Montgomery decd and Benjamin ID. Darlington and
Mary Ann e. his wife, Defendants,
In CHANCERy.
The defendant Benjamin d. Harris adm or of james
montgomery decd having entered his appearance and
gwen security according the Asscmb, and the rules
OF this Court and appearing by satisfactory evidence thai
ne Is MOI an lnhabiian OF this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered
a the saId defendant do appear here the first ay of Sep
TENDER term next and bill of the pa milf and that
acopy OF this order be forthwith inserted in The
Nngnian newspaper published the tow of Lynchburs
for Two months successfully and posted the front door
the Courthouse OF this county, some court day.
ACopy-Teste,
RO. c. CUTLER, CPk
June WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23

intellectual magoetkm to turn aside and pay hor-
age 10 her guest With all this instructive manage
ment, there Vas flashing abandon IN lls language
and choice Of usiraifon kindlng oil ms eye, and.
what have before described. positive foam nj his
Inns which cout,asted with the warm but clear and
penetraljnr eve ord DuRHAs his calm vet earnest
features ard lips closed without compression, form
ed as said picture. and OF an order worth
Numbering in poetry. Without meaning any DIS
respect 10 D'IsRaELr, whom | admire as much as
an, man In England, remarked TO my neighbor, a
celebrated artist, that II would make glorious draw
ing Of Satan tempting an arch angel 10 rebel
Well-DIsRAELI is IN Parliament and Lord
DURHAM tie lat roundbut one the ladder of sub
Jet srean,s. he viceroy will be premier, no DOUBT
but II is questionable If the author OF VIVIAN Grey
do moie than oatty the moral Of his own tale
I slkirg att brilliant able With indug gent and
pefb woman on the watch fur vii and tloqnence
and rising the face Of cold co non-sonse House
OF Commons on the look -out for ffoih and humbug
are two different matters. In great crisis, with
the nation IN tempest. ID lsRArL would flash across
the darkness very fuey-bnt lie will never do for
the calm feht-l land Of premier. wish him,
am sure every success in The world but trust that
whatever political reyerses fall TO his share, they
will drive him back To literature.
Il have written this last sentence in the red light
Of sunset, and must be out to my trees
tered and m, kno driven a.6eld after Their milking.
What eoyeiet OF glory the day god draws about
him FOR his fepuse ] should ike curt,ins oil that
burnt crimson. II have passion IN the world, II
is for tbs, royal trade, upholstery and thought
George the Fourth. AID sotlinks Sultan Mahmoud.
who, with his own hcnna-upped fingers assisted by
his assembled harem. arranges every fold Of drape-
~ IN the setago II poetry fail, I'll Try the profess
SION some day en- grand and meantime LEI me go out
and study OF he three hundred and SIXTY
varieties Of couch drapery IN the Wes. 4dttu, eta
'oi :"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23

Slack IFater ogation.-Among the constant
and vigorous efforts of Pennsylvania TO surpaSs her
SISTER States in works or substantial aud costly char
acer, but OF not less importance and Inappreciable
value TO her internal trade. note the following
paragraph from that excellent paper. the Mauch
Chunk Courier, by which we perceive what is going
on in the coal regions:
We have been much gratifed to learn the follow
ing from one of the passengers IN the Mauch Chunk
Packet Boat, just returned, Thursday. a p. NJ,
from her first nip from this place to White Haven.
The distance Is 25 miles, the ockage Is ST. f. dlyi-
ded into % locks, averaging liltle over 20 feet
each and the highest lift is 80 feet. The stu
pendous locks are passed IN as short time, and
perhaps more safely, than the common six feet
lifts.
In some of the deep pools the horses dragged the
boat containing 81 persons, AT the Of miles an
hour with facility. The editor thinks steam could
be used and II miles hour obtained. If the
streams OF this mounan state sometimes convert
ed into dangerous torrents, their abundance of water
at all seasons enables the cascades and rapids TO be
overcome with superlatye advantage by slack water
navigation effected by locks.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23

COTTON TRADE OF NEW ORLEANS.
The Hew Orleans Bee Of The 4th instant states that
the exports of Cotton from that port up TO that date
are 7l0,130 bales against 575 439 the same period
last season, making an excess of 1874 692 bales
aud 1880 the whole of las, season The
stock nov on hand on ship board ROT cleared is about
80 600 bales.
The Exports stands thus, viz:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
NOTICE..

pH virtue of deed of trust executed to the sub
p sctbrr Zone OF the Trustees) by John b. Rut-
cdge aud Lucinda ID. his wife, bearing date the 18Th
day OF July, 1886, aud duly recorded in the Clerks
office OF the counties Of Campbell and Pusylyania
Tor certain purposes therein mentioned. shall pro-
coed to sell, 10 the highest bidder for cash the fol-
il inc prnncrtY. q Wi.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
ROAD STOCK AT AUCTION.

WILL be sold a, public auction before the front
w dooi Of TIE Franklin Hotel in the town of
Lynchburg, on Thursday the 23d day of August
next, four shares OF delinquent stock in the Lynch
burg and Concord Turnpike Company viz Two
shares subscribed for and standing in the name Of
Christopher Anthony.
Two shares same IN the name of James Anthony.
BY order of the board,
NJ w. DAVENPORT, Treas.
July2 ids
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
Sept. 7

" lRGl.1A AT Circuit Superior Court OF
Law and Chancery, continued and held for the
town of Lyuchburg, at the Courthouse in said Town.
on Thursday the 3lst day of May, 1888, sitting
a Count Of Chancery 4
Sarah 5. Lewelln, who sues by her next frient
James H. Echus, Plaintiff
against
John Lewellin, Jacob Rumbough, William B.
Jones and William Fafs, Defendants
This came on this day TO be heard on The o.
rgnal and amended bills answers of the defendants
John Lewellin jacob Rumbough, William B. Jones
and William Farls, and the subpoena dated the 5th Of
june 1897, which appears 10 have been duly execu-
eu ana examinations OF Witnesses and was argued by
counsel On consideration whereof the court doth
adJudge, order and decree that O e of the commits
sloners OF this court do take account of the pro-
perry acquired by the defendant John Lewellin, by
virtue OF his lnermarrage with the plaintiff Sarah
D LewellIn and the value thereof the time it was
received, and what has become OF the same and also
ao account oil all the property owned by the defend
ant John Lewellin, at the commencement Of this
SUIT, and the value thereof and the debts due and
owing by the said John. And report the same to tho
court, with any matters specially stated, deemed per
tinent by himself, required by the parties to be
so stated and motion of the plaintiff by counsel,
ioi further pcndente lite allowance, the court doth
adJudgc. order and decree, that the defendant John
Le"eiln do pay to the plaintiff, for the present. the
sum OF forty dollars.
A Copy-Teste,
d. ROBES, Crk.
CoMMIssIoNERs OFFICE,
Lynchburg, 18th August, 1888.
The parties in this cause will take notice, that /
nave appointed Thursday, the fourth day OF OCTOBER
next TO commence the accounts directed by tho
foregoing order of court; on which day they are re-
CURED to attend DIT my office, in this town. with their
accounts, vouchers and copies of court papers pre-
" "''''" an" JAMES .sti.is' sENAGH. C.
August Is w4w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
C.xRR WILLS, Sc.

Ill ANlNG determined to devote my attention
principally to the Carryall making business |
VIII endeavour IN future TO keep on hand at nay shop
supply Of CARRYALLS, with and wubont
Springs, made OF first timber and good work
manshp. My situation being in the country, nv
expenses considerably less than they wonld be in
Lynchbufg, and having had 10 years experience in
the business | make no hesItancy in the assertion
that can sell them much cheaper according TO DUAL
ty,than they can be bought in Lynchburg or almost
any other town. will also make BAROUCHES n
order. Those wishing to purchase would do well TO
give me call before purchasing, | feel confident
| shall give general satisfaction both in price and
quality.
My shop may be found in Amherst miles north
from lAynchburg, near New-H Hope Meeting House.
Will also keep on hand for the accommodation If
purchasers the best Carryall Harness, at the lowest
cash price SYLVESTER l.. BURFORD
July ~ W,}fn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23
NOTICE.

NUIICE.
I'HE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs the
L citizens of Amherst and the adjoining count,es
that he has purchased the Tannery at Amherst
courthouse and intends locating himself for the my
pose OF carrying on the TANNING business He
will be ready to receive Hides by the goth OF Sent
RICU'D II EopD
August 90 ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23

I WOULD inform my friends and and the pub
4 lie generally that my assortment of
Drugs, ncdicincs. Paints, Oils, Dyc-stuGs, &c.
is complete, all of which have been recently
and carefully selected by myself in the Northern
markets on very best terms, and feel confident
that can offer inducements not before had in this
market and would particularly invite all persons
wishing to purchase ahicles III my line TO call and
examine for themselves before buyine.
II. A. FOURQUREAN,
Sign ofthe Boy & Mortar
June II 70
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23

VIRGINIA AT rules held the Clerks Office oftb.
kCircuit Superior Count OF Law and Chaneery for m.
county Of Nelson, in the month Of June, 1888
Elliot ~ Roberts, Plaintiff
against
Waddy W. Roberts administrator Of Zaehariah Robey,.
decd and in his right Sarah n. Roberts widow and
rec of the said Zachariah Roberts, dec John H. Robert.
Ma THEW H. Roberts, Schus Ter Il. Roberts BENJAMIN =
Roberts, Sophia Roberts and Caroline Roberts, and Geors.
W. Turner niauc OF Sally Turne dec d. formerly sally
Roberts, Defendan,.'
IL CHANcERY.
The defendants Matthew II. Roberts and SCHUYLER n
Roberts, having entered their appearance and given
according TO the of Assembly and the rules of This
Court and appearing BY satisfactory evidence that thew
inhabitants Of this Commonw Faith Ii order.d ~.
the said defendants do appear here the day of SEN
TENDER term next and answer the bill OF the plaintiff and hr
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in The yncLhm
Vrginan newspaper published in the town of ynchburg
for Two months successfully and posted the front door Of
the Courthouse OF tins county, on some Court day.
Copy-Fese,
KO. C. CUTLER, Crk
June u WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-23

axsSssyh, On Friday the 31St Of august, on the
ssNHsM premises, TRACE OF LAND
@*Y@S~ purchased by said Rutedge of John
k- Franklin, on the waters of Old Woman's
Creek, IN the county ofPusylvania, containing 22l
ACRES. Also, at the same time and place, one
other tract, containing about 552 acres, adjoining
the lands Of Thos. II. Adams and others
And on Nondag The 3rd Of September, al the late
residence of SAID Rutcdge in the county of Camp
bell, proceed to sell all the right title and interest of
The SAID John Is. aud Lucinda ID. in the portion as
signed Patsy Barber by the will OF Henry Ward
decd and at the same time and place, all the in
terest OF the said John Il. and Lucinda y. in and to
the premises on which they formerly lived, as leased
OF Patsy Barber during her natural life togethe, with
The interest as conveyed by VIM. j. McElhenney aud
John w. Rudcdge. Also, at the same time and
place, II Lots IN the town of Kingston; also Sd
acres purchased by SAID Rutedge of A. NJ. Good
man, adjoining the same. If, from any cause, the
above named property should net be sold on the DAYS
mentioned, II will be sold on the next DAYS there
after.
The title TO the abevc named property is believed
TO DO good, but acting as trustee shall convey such
title as Is vested IN me by SAID deed and none other
JOHN G. BARBER,
The only acting Trustee.
Aug. 6 ,2,A.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-11
From the Pendleton Messenger.


Tn tho House of Representatives the Alb
petitions seem to have been put at
rest fer the present, but rs !, has been by
concession on the par, oftl,c South. VIC shall
be prepared 10 sec more asked for III Il short
period. We arc clearly OF opinion, that
any concession is dangerous, as it only serves
to embodied the fanatics in their demands.
1t is better to have the worst at once
Give them to understand now far we will
permit their o~lficious intermeddiine, and
that Il single s,epfur,her, theyshall no be
suffered to advance, let the consequences
be what they may. In the Senate we may
expect TO hear Of great excitement when
Swift again presents tho resolutions of the
Legislature of Vermont. 1t is. we believe,
the frs, time that any of the State au,llori-
ties have attempted to Interfere in the mat
ter, and the subject therefore assumes {
different aspect, from any that has been pre-.
scntcd by the petitions Of funat;cal individ
uaiS, one halfof themi women and children
When a State Legislature steps forward i,
a cause. it affords evidence beyond ques,io,
of the onward progress of abolition scnti
ncnts at the north. Under such circum
stances, it is suicidal for the South to tenn
porise or con :edc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-11

be instructed, and our Representatives, re:
qucstc,l, to use their influence in that body
10 prevent the annexation of Texas to the
Union.
2. Resoircd, That, representing as VIC
do the People Of Vermont, we do, hereby,
in their name, sn!cnnnly protest against such
annexation in any form.
3. Resolud, That as the Representa-
tivcs of tho People of Vermont. VIC do So
'cmn'y protest against the admission into
this Union OF any State whose Constitution
tolcratcs domestic slavery.
4. Resoired, That Congress have full
power, by the Constitution, to abolish slave
ry and The slave trade in the District Of Co.
lumbia and in the Territories of the United
States.
s. Resolucd, That Congress has the con-
s'itutional power 10 %prohibi, The slave trade
between the several States of this Union
and TO make such laws as shall cilcclually
prohibit such trade.
6. RcS0lred, That our Senators in Con-
gross be instructed, and our Representatives
requested, to present tic foregoing report
and resolutions to their respective Houses in
Congress, and use their influence to carry
tho same speedily into effect.
7. Resolved, Tha, the Governor Of this
State be requested to transmit n copy of tho
foregoing report and resolutions to The Presi-
sidcnt Of the United States, to the Exccu-
live of the scyernl Stntos and m c,cb IF o,,r
Senators and Representatives in Congress.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-01-11
EoreHs,M.
LONDON, Nov. IL.

LONDON NOV. IL.
Entry ofMc Queen into London.-This
took place the 9Th of Nov. ond " as a very
splendid affair, One little girl was also
tramplcd to death. A Mr.. Cooke, Of tho
.A'elphi Theatre, was so jam'ncd by the
crowd. that his life is dcspaircd of. A dia-
mnnd ornament Of great value. fell from her
Majosty's magnificent dress, as she aIiglicd
from her carriage ut Guilhhall. The or
naincnt was broken 10 pieces, and tho
jewels Dispersed. Every diamond was re-
covered.
The Bank of England was illuminated
with II splendid gas stars. The Duke of
Wellington was one Of the groupc, that
made an avenue for the Queen, when she
retired from GuiIdhall to her carriagc.-
Tho banquet is described, by all present,
as the mast superb cvcr given there. The
Queen was delighted, and her dcmcanor
most gracious. -
One Of the chandeliers len, by the Gold
smiths company, consisted of solid chased
gold. weighing 1000 ounces. Mrs. Magco
an American lady, wife Of n merchant of
Liverpool, was Il guest; the only American
lady present. and attracted great adlnira-
ton by her beauty.