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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
$50 REV ARD.

1 BSCONDED from William w. Ward, in
~ Campbell county. on ooh of July last. ne
gro man belonging 10 the estate OF Charles Walden,
deed. named MERRICk, sometimes called A NJ r.
RIGA. SAID negro ~ about 30 years old. Of her
dark complexion, five feet OF inches high, no
particular scar o, mark recoected positively, though
think he has , scar the forehead aud proba-
bly, tie left arm, az he cut himself this sum
mer with reap-book. We will give the above re
ward Of $50 ior the apprehension aud delivery TO us
in ntsyyana county, of said negro, II taken on the
west side of Me Blue Ridge mountains, and thirty
dollars If takeu: on tins side Of the mountains.
JOEL II. ADAMS,
RlClI'D. r. WALDEN
ENors. OF Chas Walden, dec d.
August 9 M3w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

1 Tor louso LADIES will be resumed on the LIST
Monday IN September.
The terms isr the session OF five months are
Board including bedding, washing, fuel, lights. &c.
except towels, 500 90
School Fudion, 20 90
School Stationary, SO
Music tuition on Piano lessons per week,
per srssion, 90 90
Use of Piano per session, SO
Tuition Fees, payable III advance For Board
one halt ig advance. No dc uclion IN Tuition fees
account OF absence except in case oil indisposi
ton.
la the course of Instruction pursued by u.s. 1t il
object 10 lthpar III as high degree as possible,
intellectual, moral and religious knowledge TO oni
pupils. We ondcavoI not so much 10 crowd The mind
with facts to fix principles. and teach the
pupil 10 think, TO reason and To draw CONCLUSIONS
In order to give them nucncy in expressing their
thoughts, compositions both literary aud cpstolary
constitute ,Nceky exercise. We desire not only TO
iaculcatc the elements OF those studies which may be
taught but also to go deeply into ihrir principles,
rs the advancement OF the pupil and the time OF her
residence will permit.
All thu branches oi a liberal Female Education, in
GLIDING Reading, Writing. Arithmetic, English Gram,
mer. History, Geography with the use OF globes, Rhc
tore. Chemistry Natural Philosophy, Botany, Men
tai aud Moral phlosophy Latin, Greek and French
Languages, will be thoroughly aud Systematically
taught. Lectures will be delivered on the most
important rarts Of the course and great PAINS have
been taken 10 Obtain 4 valuable aud extensive seen
tic Apparatus.
MIS-. Dame wall devote the whole OF her time TO the
instruction il Nj SIC the Pmno-nnd IT will be hef
object, not merely To teach hci pupils play mee han
really, but to give them that real knowledge OF the
science Of Music which vail enable them, after leav
ing School, 10 Improve themselves without the aid
oi further instruction.
Parents viii be accmatel, informed ri the progress
of hcit children by Monthly Report, winch ~ m
abstract iroina Csis containing Hcoriect statement
al ia IL ,a,.l,Y I,,,l,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

Economy Of the Administrations following
expenditures OF the Cover hment have been swced
from 3 10 3S millions OF dollars. The schr. Active.
built for the celebrated Exploring Expedition cost
$1,000, and since finding her to be unfit to that
vice, she has been sold ion 81, 50o-loss l2 The
schr. Pilot. built for the same expedition, cost
SCI $50. and for like reason, sold, aud brought
S36ls-loss, So sac. Loss on both vessels. $4o,-
3a2!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
DR.xUV.Ev'GS RECEIU'ED.

Lynchborg. august 9h, 1888. :
The following were the Numbers drawn for the
Wheeling Luuery, Ezra Class, No. 5, for 1888
at Richmond, on Thursday the % AUGUSTINE
"A 6 "a SO q 50 is 40 II 80 Q 50 Sc.
Aud the following Numbers were drawn for the
Leesburg Academy Lottery Class 5, at Alexandria,
on Saturday August ith-sz:
6S II ~ - % 10 30 A 63 40 43 i6,
Handsome Prizes sold Al
TALBOT'S LUCKY OFFICE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
Musical instruments 4 Strings.

A assortment of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, among
IA which win be found few sUPERB VtoLiNs,
FLUTES and GUITARS, one CREMoNA VIOLIN l31
wears old Patent Lined sILvER-KEYED Ftuies, and
one MOST supEBioR toned AND FINISHED GUITAR
WITH PATENT SCREWS, oinamented on the head and
front with nlayings Of PEARL and ivory. and the
body made of finest ROSE WooD. With an assort-
ment Of VIOLIN and GUITAR Strings Of the rery first
quality. III will be offered very reasonable phi
by Howell DAVIES
August Ms
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

CO Did il never strike readers, that the
Globe newsp paper never fails discover some fault
in every dismissed member of the Cabinet, just as
soon he gets lis walking papers," although it
may previously have Wind Gated him against every as
person, and sworn daily TO the mmacu laleness OF his
virtue as well as to the nallibllity of his wisdom Sc
cretary Dckerson has scarcely been superseded IN the
Navy Department by Mr.. Paudlng, when the Globe
admits that the discipline and character Of the Navy
are at very low ebb;" and accounts for it by saying
that Ex Secretary ID ckerson Twas too indulgeLt IN
granting leaves Of absence without due discrimination
in permitting officers accept rel ect service
to which he bad orde ed lhem-and in various other
ways neglectns declining to enforce those rigid
rules of dscplne indispensable to he vital prin-
cipe of every service" That all this true, have
no tloubt-for the Wings have been bringing forward
these charges Tor years rast,-but they were treated
as Wing lies, and Mr. Dckerson, instead Of be-
ing promptly superseded, was retained IN the Depart
ment to the manifest rum of the Navy, and the injury
of the country. Is Gen Jackson's old doctrine olthe
Unity orihe Executive, and the consequent respon-
slbuy oil the President for the OF his Secretary
still recognized at Washington!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
: JAMES HkIVES AND kANAWl1A
6O.REr.E.V'Y.

4 ,raten uNuily meeting oi the Precedent aud Dnec-
~ tors ottlr JAMS River and knha"he COMPANY, held
in tho civ nf Richno,d Wednesday 18Th July, 1881
Rcsoircd That the St."holdeis OF the james River mud
knhuwha Company, mcudm, he State, be- aud hoy are
lts branches I'm addition the rcqnhs eieioor" mnd'l
6cn dollars per share onch shnre Of lofF heid b mem
IN snid tompnn, IA instruments, iollowa:
Five donfs per share before tho Goth day OF No''n'
Der
Five dollars per share before the 25th day OF January
Five dollars per sinrc on or before The 2,l day of March
Nv order of the President aud Directors,
W. Il. CuirrENDEN. Sccy.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTIONS.

There was a mistake in saying that ten counties
voted Oh the goth OF July and cn the Sd of August
Only three voted on each Of those days. The bal
ance vote on the 9th.
The Fayetteville Observer gives the result 80 fan
follows
RrsuLrs SO rAR.--Whigs elected TO the Legs
laiuto 3 in Pit, | Ia Washington, IN Columbus
and 3 IN Beauiort--S.
Vans eeoted--S in Edsecombs and IN wayne
-6.
Last election-6 Wings. 8 Vans.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
NOTICE..

LII persons having claims against the estate OF
"A David North, decd. of Bedford, requested
TO bring them forward for settlement, and those in
debted to it desired to make immediate payment
BENZ. N..ROBINSON.
Surriring Adm'r. Of Darid North, decd,
Bedford, August w3w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

COM RODGERS DEAD The Philadelphia
papers announce the death of Commodore John
Rodgers. the senior officer. and once The most popu
lar, in the American Navy. He expired IN that
city, The evening OF the Isl inst after long con
tinued Illness.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

~ The New York papers announce the death
Of Judge Andrew d. w. Bruyn, one Of the Loco
Foco) members Of Congress from that State. An e.
lection will, we presume, be held to fill his place this
Fall At the election last year in that State. the vote
in his District very cose-Whl2 7l6l, Van
7lo5-a small Wing majority, which we hope has
been subsequently increased
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
DIR. ROBERT E.YELI..

w ILL be absent from Lyuchburg until about
w the last Of August. Due notice VI III be given
Of his return.
August 9 WIS II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
LANCASTER Il BRYANT.

EIAVE just RECEIVED, and offer for sale
Il i on accommodating terms.
10 600 lbs. Lynchbnrg Cotton Yarns,
10000 " Spring Hin do
$4,000 4" Bacon,
5000 Lard,
Aupust .
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

~ A case involving the legality OF the proceed
ings of the General Assembly OF the Presbyterian
Church came up 10 the Supreme Court Of Penn
syIvsnia few days ago The Court decided thatn
had jurisdiction in the case, and II was set down lor
trial in November next
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
JAMES IL. w ATES.
.7TTOK.V'EH'. LIT AYUJ..

M ILL, IN future IN addition TO the counties OF
w Boleiour and Roanoke, practice IN the Su-
perlor aud County Counts OF the county Of Franklin
Business entrusted 10 his care Will receive prompt
attention. lis address IS Big Lick, Roanoke coun-
~ Va
Aulust9 ON
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

Afkansas.-Therca arc three candidates lor Con-
gress in the field in Arkansas--Wm. Cummins,
Wing Edward Cross, Loco Foco aud Lewis Tally
Conservative. Strong hopes are entertained that
Mr. Cummins will succeed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

o. The National lntclligencer SAYS: 1--WE
learn from gentleman who has recently seen Mr..
Senator Walker, of Mississippi that contrary the
current report, the health of that gentleman has i'm
proved, and is improving
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

o. The rumored intention of Mr.. Strange, of
North Carolina, 10 resign his seat IN the L. S Sen.
ate. is contradic,ed in the Fayetteville Journal. BY
authority OF the Senator himself
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

~ The arrival of Mr.. Forsyth, Secretary OF
State, in New York, is announced IN 'he p'ie''o u
that CITY. The Travelling Cabinet.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

4 LII pclsons indebted to the estate OF the late
IA Patrick y. Cabell, are requested to come for
wand and make immediate payment. as indulgence
cannot be granted, and those having claims against
the estate are requested TO bring them forward for
settlement. ELIZABETH >. CABEBL,
ErecuIr;r
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

~ The New Orleans Counter coniadcis the
report that Gen. Ripley, member OF Congress
from that State, is insane.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

Bcsdes many Of 80, sou, NC, &c.
Whole Tickets SlO-illlfcs $5-Quaners 81 so.
For sale in great variety Of choice numbers. at
TALBOT'S LUCKY OFFICE.
u Orders Fl ON the country accompanied with
the Cash, or Pie Tickets, for Tickets IN any Nit
gina Scheme drawnby d. S. Gregory q Co. Mana
gers, viii be promptly supplied aud Exchange on
The most liberal terms eff, ced, addressing letters
(post paid) to MELVILLE TALBOT,
Lynchburg, ia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

o. The L. S. fgatc Consolation, Com. Elliott
arrived at Norfolk the Isl inst, after cruise Of
several years. She is last from Gibraltar via Ma.
deria.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
MEy.DSO.VE SCHE.NE.

Together with many other Handsome Prizes.
Whole Tickets 50 50-llalves 81 IS.
For sale at
TALBOT'S OFFICE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

100 BASKETS q CASES ofgenuioe Cham
4 ~ ratgnc, tIaret, Burgundy, Port, old
Hook. SanIernc Champertn, Aluseatcl De Ffonta
&c. Wines, aud large supply OF pure old Madei
IN. Sherry. Malaga and other Wines, by the gallon
cask, with a choice assortment ., Pure Brandics.
Holland Gin, Havana aud Principe Segars, WAY
ranled genuinr Green and Black Teas, etc. are OF
0ercd II, very reasonable piices by
Howell DAVIES.
Aug tsif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
Richmond .YcNGlesl,y Lottery,

EXTRA CLASS. No. 5, FOR 1888,
To be draicn at Richmond, on Thursday, gh august
1888 Dtd,eing tcM be receired at Mts Office on
Saturday, M inst.
~ Whole Tickets only Fifteen ShillnGs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

hi, ,na,jate. for the purpose oil defeating MI.
's,s. Can n we are sure will not suffer himself
70 be made tool of by the Loco Focos for such a
purpose,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
Law Library for sale.

The Law Library OF the late Patrick II. Cabell
is offered for sale elhey the whole OF IN part, at
reduced rr,ces
Aueu, Q tw
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09

Dageer's Springs.-A number of persons who
were anxious TO visit this delightful watering place,
having been turned of by reports unlavolabc TO the
roads, requested TO state that these reports
are entirely erroneous. Every foot of the Natural
Bridge Turnpike, from Mr.. Da,st's, At the head of
the Blue Ridge Canal, TO Daggels Springs, is IN
good order, aud carriages daily running over ii
with perfect safety and facility. There is moi the
slightest difficulty on any part of the road. Tie
road from Dagger's Springs to Clifton Forge, the
Lexington and Coynston turnpike, is also IN good
orlcf
a. The sale OF the property of Mr.. Peregr,ne
Echois, which was advertised to take place at New
London, on Saturday the 18th OF this month, uH
not be made The advertisement was countermand-
ed, some days ago, but afterwards accidentally in
serted.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
NOTICE..

tOKN will be gfound a, the Lang hornc Ms,
u IN LynchbuIg. uuul the ncW crop comes IN,
lor Que twel Nh Il l2th1 Persons living dis.
lance, aud sending large quantities. need not apprc
bend detention, 4 have abundance of water.
and It necessary will put two mills to that
business, LANGllDRNE u BD RION.
Augusta 4w
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n r w Ii q q ID =

NE w Ii q q ID =
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED AT OUR
w CASH STORE, Bank squared
second md very ExTENsiyE SUPPLY q
.NesU and unusually Cheap Goods
10 which we invite the attention Of the public. Our
assortment is COMPLETE, comprising almost So
cry article in the
Dry Goods and Grocery line,
aud certainly holds ont greater inducements lovers
Of GOOD BARGAINS, than any stock wehayc ever
offered. The following are few OF the articles. With
the prices annexed, by way giving some idea VI the
chcapness OF our stock. viz
Superior blue. black 81 fancy Cloths, from 50 50 up.
CassImeres from 81 25 up,
Calicoes worth 25 cents, iof i25 cts,
Do very fine, at Is. and 25 els.
Cotton Cloths, very good at o. cts and cts
l.ncus worth Is Cd for Is
Georgia Nank Gems, very cheap, and many other
sonabc articles too tedious To mention, equally
cheap,
Flanncls, Linseys aud heavy Woolens, mt less
than hnlr price,
Wool Hats, very Lugc lot, at 90 cts, 37a cts aud
so cts,
q :" Merchants PcGIars and others,
buying TO sell ngnin. " i'll do well to give
us u cali, VIC bought sone very large lots
ton, which will sell much less than the markc,
prices lor MONEY. llORNER x WATSON.
Aug. g. it's
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YOU MIST ply!

WYE AGAIN say 10 those indebted 10 us with
w out Distinction you must PAY. We ne com
PEELED 10 meet oar liabilities, aud resources
in yout hands Necessity excludes apology for
this candid notice. MILLER x ROYALI.
BY +. :. MILLER, Sur. Part.
July % 4w II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
EDg GAT'HO.a.

~ HE next session the subscribers school
J. wall commence on Monday the 9th Of august.
RO. b. & WIN. JAMES SHELTON,
July 26 1883 6ui
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
NOTICE..

\ LII persons indebted TO me- are informed that
IA all accounts and bonds due and remaining
unpaid, on the 10Th day Of Augosr next, will DO
placed in the hands of an Attorney for collection.
MATT. NJ. KERR.
July 10 h1oA
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
GERMAN HOL1x.s'G CLOTHS.

WE have on hand full and fresh supply Of the
w genuine German Anchor Boiling Cloths
for sale AT the lowest prices.
TURNER & BURWELL.
June II tits
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES.
TO HR; DR.IIv.s' THIS Uv'EEA
ITvciuiU state LOffeTy,

Fof the benefit Of HE Town of Wollsbnrg,
CLASS No. 5, FOR 1888
10 be druon al Ii,raBIyd, on Saturday august 1lh,
1888, Draining Witbe reccircd al THIS OOceon
IaeSddg tie AM inst
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
FEMALE SCHOOL,
Evsschbnrg, va.

TIVE EXERCISES Of the subscribers School
l. Tor louNo LADIES will be resumed on the LIST
Mnnlny IN SrntrlnI,n,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
20, 900 LBS BACON, for sale by

MILLER d ROBERTS.
July Is u
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August {
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-17
COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.


">'ored, That a Committee he appointed TO take
Consideration the manufactures Of Vrginia-to state
euler .hcse manufactures can be conducted as cheap
ANY,, anu es"Seny the manufactures Of the Northern
' r'0f'
't,.s resolution committee appointed, who
-. ASK CT oil Persons engaged in manufactures in Vir
I. 70 i''wo'u 10 The chairman of the committee at
Hhono' as soon IS practicable, detailed account Of
'exient, location kind amour, Of investment gross
un' o. saes' .he'r markets. their local advantages
p resources, and any other facts connected with them
'ach may he deemed valuable and in,eres,ing-and
sa,s whe'heI sush manufactures require any legs
'.nslve and successful and able TO come in COM
ton with the manufactures Of the Northern States
aaN''s Of newspapers in Virginia will promote one of
CTS Of the Convention, by calling public attention
s Sn"lSc' and by using their influence to induce
"1's|'1e;s lc communicate the information requested
r. B. HAXALL,
Chairman of the Conmittee
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-17

the minds Of any and every body, friends and foes,
have letter from the Governor, dated the 3lst OF May
nine DAYS after he received my resignation and SIX days
before Doctor Scott his letter Of the 9th Ut June,
which furnished the aforesaid Horrnaiion as he con.
tends. In this letter OF the Governor he says he case
is novel and presents many difficulties, have con.
cluded mol 10 act il Tor the present low the Doc
tor can contend that he furnished ,ie first nformalion
Sis strange, passing strange, and in The same breath
declare 1t is not true that lie has inlerered 10 prevent
another election, is still strange II he is willing
TO another why talk about throwing himself on tie laws
and constitution OF the State: Thy oppose and com
ment on, my reasoas for resgning Why make nm mp
peal to the people; Why talk about approaching Inc
with The constitution and laws in one hand and his
lice of contest in the other? Let him approach The
people and tell them The facts in this matlerle them
that he had the advantage Of three days election in his
native county, they ill tell him in plain terms that
he has had advantage enough, and that he Is the last
man that ought TO have thought of contestng. And
ask nm 10 say II he appears IN the newspapers again,
whether upon The eternal principles Of usce and right,
any votes ought 10 have been counted after the first day:
What 10 his opinion Of the result If the pns had been
kept open IN Brunswick supposlnG that We had re-
ceIVed The same relative proportion OF votes as on Inc
first day Facts are stubborn things, truth is eternal
and will prevail, and the people will see this thing right
have already said loo much much than intend
ed These desnl!ory remarks have been thrown toge.
thcr, upon single and hasly perusa Of The Doctor
loug epslie under the disadvantage OF being too un%e
10 write or read much know have already occupied
too much OF your space. This is the last time shall
trouble you. | would much prefer 10 take the Doctor
bepfe the people and discuss the merits Of this novel
and Perpexing question, that every body could hea
wha, we had to say. As in discussions before the
people he has generally had the last word, 60 expect
j. B. MALLORY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-17
Chairman Of the Committee.
FOR TIE ENQUIRER

r u, o., >, >, FUR TIE ENRUTRER.
cue ~s Noe.A0GeTS Of tie Louisa Railroad Company
Al tie last Annual Meeting Of the stock
y, ,.o VI ,ir Louisa Railroad Company, a proposition
iyhpn I n 10 the meeting by Messrs Hunter and
,t"n through the President. Tor the purpose of ex
rs,, Tue road to Gordonsve "This proposition bore
oa h" " 'ace as was justly observed upon that occa
,gc,s:c n'e'Eer Of the meeting, who very ably and
.bena opposed tbs dangerous and cunninrry devils
p and we Spened The deep s,ra,sgeru, which, like
moth sn,r Sgs'a reepice, lay conceaed beneath ,he
se. ,rbsme 0' 'e water. The gentlemen saw tina,
s' proponi,i"n 'Ty I and Immediately withdrew
so.t be he President has, since tina, time,
e ,sc,nsfar.,;a calling special meeting, for
u 'he proposition knowing. that If
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-17

&SeN REWARD for the apprehension md deli
u 2SE very 10 me- or Mr. Thomas b Jackson "f
Richmond, my man TOM, sometimes called Tom BraI.
ton who left my plantation the 4th inst. without any
provnca,iun. Tom is TALL black fellow, SIX feet or up.
wards high straight and we'll proporoned about TWEEN.
ty five years Old speaks free and rather s'ow-t las an
,icnlar mark recoieced. Wore. when lie went Oft,
seaskn cap and cotton shirt and pan,aloons bought
him Of Mr.. Christopher T. Baylor in Richmond Oc,o'
ber 1885. Mr. Baylor, think then lived in Caroline
county, near the Bowngrcen, where, have no doubt,
the fellow is aiming fer and will probably be lurking
about Richmond or its vicinity. he remained in Rich
mond for month or so after | purchased him. VIII
give the above reward for his delivery 10 me or Mr. j.
T. Jackson or dollars if caught and secured IN any
iai so that | get him. 3 mOsoc
Lombardy Grove, Mecklenburg. July ~ 2O-t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-17
LGuISESN.l ,ELECrIOH

nave received New Orleans Slips 10 the 10th July,
cusTe bat they do not contain the full returns Of The
,Cuon' The Merchants Transcript" of that date,
'n'g) says-"Ihe elections are closed, and returns
!" almost oil the parishes have been receved-lhe
&"',y OF Roman WING over Prieur for Governor, is
votes the parishes ye, 10 be heard from cannot alter
= fSHit OF Roman election. The Wings have elected
< %n0e delegation 10 Congress, and will have large
s'H'y IN both Houses Of our Legisia;ure.-The Lou.
advertiser, (siso Wing states that "we have suf
;e'uins TO announce with perfect confidence, that
AYE carried our Governor-the entire delegation 10
E1'ss' ana large majority for the Legislature
w oGtelIa Of the 9Th, states, "that Roman has now
t%ty Of about Go0-and that the other parishes not
= htad from, will increase his msiority probably to