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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
C.4T.4W.H.l C.lSTLy'GS,

nv F have in store, on consignment, large guam
w tiy well assorted Castings, for sale by the
ton. Merchants buying sell again will please give
us call. Weare authorized by the oonsignors to
warran, them TO be OF first rate metal.
LANCASTER & BRYANT.
Dec. 10 10
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

A SChoolmaster, who was as fond of the use of his
gog as the of his globes, asked the difference
between gravity and grav taiion-" When I've drunk
i've glasses Of grog," replied the pedagogue, " my
gravity vsnisies, and my gravitation begins to ope.
rate"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

Six sisters, whose maiden names were Faireman
are now living in Corsham. Willis, whose united ages
amount to 1853 years.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

In Germany men do all the ladies' work There
70 no woman IN Dresden who can make a dress Al
the herman ladies' employ men dress makers.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
|yALUARLE LAND FOR SALE.

an Friday the 18th day Of February, 1889 the
" undersigned will expose TO sale, ~ public aue-
i-u on the premises. at the house Of HARRISON eI-
IN. one Of The tenants the LAND all the residue
OF that fine estate. on the No", sue o' eum"oe
Ki,sr. io Amherst county. called the Burn, Mill es-
tate containinc about
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
EDUCATION.

INt1E next Session OF the subscribers school will
Il commence Monday the 4th of February
next, and continue five months.
RIO. b. SHELTON,
| Jan IL =.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

1t appears from the las, census made in Prussia,
that the entire population amounted TO 4,O9s. les
persons; out of this nuinbe, there we're 2,27,6el
children fequentng the public schools. Il results
from this calculation that almost all the children n
Prussia receive the benefit Of regular education.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
5000 acres Of valuable Lands,

I,OOV SCTes Oh v0bU'oie H"p"S,
Ofibe most approved soils. Upon HE estate every
desirable improvement for two ormore pcnteeianllics
80. consisting Of Two large and well flush d.
Ff'niI ed dwelling houses, with all the ne EaiiiiI
LIN eessaty on, houses barns, sabics,sef. ----A
wants houses, carriage housc,shops Nc an d Is also
an extensive water Grist and Manufactui IMP Mil
upon never falling stream.
II is confidently believed that moic valuable es,
tate Is not 10 be found IN The upper country ana
well deserves the attention OF capitalists.
Terms cash and probably the lands may be sold
IN two or more parcels The above sale will be
made under the authority of a deed OF trust nom
David s. Garland TO the undersigned, Tor the bneeht
Of the Bank Of Virginia, dated oh oil Aprll, 1928,
aud olrccord IN Amherst county court. II IS conh-
IDENTITY believed the purchaser will ret per
feet right and title hut rs trustees, can only con
vey as such. JOHN NJ. OTEY, ! r,v,,.e.
RO, TINSLE1.
The above sales TO be made Al my request.
DAVID =. GARLAND.
Der IA ids
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
N'OTxCE.

.vOTxCE.
4 PETITION will be presented TO the next
IN Assembly, praying for county to be form
sd out Of parts of the counties of Buckng ham, Prince
Edward, Charlotte and Campbell
Dec. Is w2m
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
Wiuton Estate for Sale.

an the 10th day ofFebfnary. 1889. the day al
~ ter the above sale. will be offered, III like man
ner at public auction. on the premises, that jcslra-
Bile estate, lying adjoining the town OF New Hlas-
gov m Amherst county and on both sides OF Buiia-
ioe river. called the W,nton and Cherry Hill Plan.
laIlnns- of winch iheIc rcmAln about
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
December n

NIRGsNsA,-At Court OF Quarterly Session conn-
ued and held for bedford county nt the Courthouse the
Both day of November 1888
Samuel L., Hart and Ann his wife, late Ann Curd ph's
against
Benjamin Andersen and Rebecca his wife late Rebecca
Cud Thomas Anderson, Norcssus W Miller and Kitty C.
his wife, late Kitty C. Anderson, Caroline =. Anderson
aud Robert Anderson infant child OF said Robert Anderson
deceased. des.
In CnANoERy
The defendants Thomas aud Susan NJ Anderson
widow Robert Anderson deceased having entered e
appearance and given security according the OF Assem-
INV mn, Tho rules of this Court and appearing to the salts
S a" If Tho Court thai hoy nrc not inhabitants of his
Conmonw cnh is ordered that said defendants appear
bin Of the pantinsand that copy of this order be pub
lishcdi the Lynchburg Vngnion for two months success
svey and posted the front door OF the Courthouse ofhis
Ro. c, MITCHELL. CL'K
Dcc,17 VEN
r rules held in the clerks office of the circuit superior
~ of law and ohanccry for the county of Amherst
the 9th day OF November, 1888:
Gustayus A. Edwards, Plaintiff
William Jones md Lucy his wife, John NJ. Edwards.
James u. Edwards William ". Edwards James b. Edwards
Martha Edwards aud Mary Edwards the last four children
and heirs at law OF Vincent Edwards decd the children of
Elizabeth Walker, dee d. formerly Elizabeth Edwards Eliza
beth Ann Frciwe infant under the age OF twenty
years, by James re,we her guardian, specially assigned
to defend in this suit Caroline L. Edwards james Beck
and Minerva his wife md Nancy Edwards person of
sound mind by Robert nsley, her guardian especially
signed TO defend her IN this suit, Defendants.
lN CHANcERY.
The defendants, William Jones and Lucy his Wife John
Edwards James b. Edwards and all the children of Elizabeth
alker deceased, except Caroline, Jeanette and Elizabeth
having entered their appearance and given security
cord,ng Act oil Assembly and the rules OF this court
appearing by satisfactory evidence that they nob
this ordered that the said defendants do
appear here the first day of the April e
the bill ofthe plaintiff and that copy of this order be
orthv it'll inserted newspaper published in the
ynchhurg for months successfully, and posted the
front door OF the courthouse of this county.
Copy-rcste,
ROBERT TINSLEY,C.
December "a WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
FAsmIONARLE BONNETs-

- SfONAHEE BONNETS!:!
OSl received, case of the most beautiful Bon
Bonnefs Of altogether new material and much ha nd.
somer than the old styles
ANDREW c. ELLIOTT.
Nov.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
II cBaHcrnr.

VIRGINIA AT rules held IN the Clerks office OF Am
herst county Court, Monday the hifd day of De
-ember thousand eight hundred and thnty-cight.
Nathan tslenn, Plaintiff.
against
Anderson Ware and Cynthia his wife Philip Burfor1 and
Ice H. Ruoker and Polly his wife, who Polly Buriod,
widow OF Gsorge II. Burord deed. aud Calvin Bennett,
Defendants.
lS CHANCEHY.
The defendnns Anderson Ware and Cynthia his wife Philip
Buord and Lee H. Rucker aud Polly his wife, who Polly
Buod widow of George H. Duord eceasf having
eicd their appearance and given security according the
Assembly aud the rules Of this Court aud 1t appearing by
satisfactory evidence, thai they inhabitants OF this
Commonwealth Is ordered that the said defendants do APP
pear here the third Monday in February and answer
tho bill of the Plaintiff and that copy Of this order be forth
with inserted in Newspaper published in the town of
ynchburg for two mouths successfully, and posted nj the
font door Of the courthouse Of this county.
A copy--Testc.
SAMUEL. NJ GARLAND, Oh.
Dee 10 WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

VIRGINIA al rule. held IN The eIsrss ofr.e of car
superior Of law and ehaaesfy Tot the county
Nelson on The 5l, day OF November, 1898
John Thompson, Jr. aud chalcs fcuow, Plaintiff
against
John Wright beverly Hargrose, admir- OF William liar
y,ose dec a Daniel Igeinbohan. surviving partner Of
4 ID liz Rnbofliannnd Robert Ryes sheriff Neson
~ and As such administrator dc bonis non Thomas Bb
deed, Deiendan's'
Ii cBaNCrnY.
The defendant John Wright havny entered his appear
and given according The Act al Assembly and
The rules Of this and appearing y satisfactory oN
,euce that he u inabtani this GoBnons enhh
motion of the plaintiffs, by counsel, II is ordered, that the
said defendants do appear here before the FIRST day OF
April tho hill OF lhe plaintiffs and that
copy this order he iorhw h inserted in The Lynch
burg Nreinan newspaper published in the Of ynch
burg months suceessyeiy and another copy thereof
posted front door Of the courthouse OF thu. county
court day. Copy-Teste,
RIO. L. CUTLER, Crk.
December "a WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

VIRGINIA AT rules holden in the clerks office OF the
efcut superior Of law and chancery FOR The coun-
~ Of Amherst on Monday, the Let day of October i55s
Peter +. Christian Plaintiff,
against
Wili,am L. Christian, Richard Davenport and Mary h. his
wife John Christian, Elijah L. Christian, Daniel Christian
Walter l.. Christian James g. Christian, Judith w oodson
Dru,y Christian Charles h. Christian, John Christian.
Of samuel, md Samuel Garland, Defendants
In cHANcERY.
The defendants, Richard Davenport aud Margaret L. ms
Charles H. Christian and John Christian OF Samuel
having entered their appearance and given security
corne the Act OF Assembly md tho rules OF tins court
and appearing by satisfactory evidence hn they not IN
nhnns i this Commonwealth IT " ordered that the said
endnns do appear here The first day OF the neSApr
term and the bill OF the plaintiffs, and thn, copy of
hi. be forthwith inserted in newspaper printed
the of Lypchbug, for two monta successfully, and
ted M the Of the courthouse Of this county
Copy--Tcsc,
ROBERT TINSLEY, GIN.
December ~ w2m
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

vikGlNlAi-At rules holden in the clerks ofcs or ,h
circuit superior court of law chancery for the town
John s Turner, pt;,;o
against
Samuel l. Watt and Arielia O. Turpe,s nc,
inc pelendan Ardea O. Turner not having entered her
appearance ana gwen security according to the Act oT
sembly and the rules of this court and !, "
factory evidence that she nhabtant of this coun,r
nat me said defendant do appear here on The
anu una, copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in some
printed IN the town of Lynchburg Tor two months
!" ''ie s''a IOWA. Copy--leste
p.c.n.o, a, DAVID Re- DES, GIN.
WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

Steam ships are contemplated for tho connex-
loo Of the British West IndIa islands aud EDgand
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

New SPECIES or MuLBERaY.-We understand
that small poplar tugs have been sold this winter,
q high prlce.as the genuine Morus Mulicdui,s aud
fepor. says that one TAX en- in the amol Mt
Of $500 We have been apprehcnsvc that the Null
berry excitement would afford opportunity to some of
the 'oocden nutmeg gems to engage in speculation
Those who are not well acquainted with the muber
~ tree, should know Of whom they buy. We have
ii'ile doubt that many trees, on cultivation. will
prove TO be notthe kind they were purchased for
Hampshire Gazette
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

VIRGINIA A: rules held in the clerks Office of the cir
G, superior court Of law and ehSneery for the county
Robert lsbc James Burford and Eliza his WIFE and Jesse
Kelly and Frances his wife, John W. Norvell Nancy l.
Nore, Thomus :. Norye, Everett X. Norvcll Maraare
Noryel and Ludimnn Norve infant children ofThomn,
Norve dec d. under the age otweny wears v the SAID
James Burord their hrohernaw and next friend Samue
Swcarngen and Josophona his wife, late Josaphena Doye
James Doyle Frances Doyle, Martha J. DOYLE Hugh Doyc
William ~ Doyle, Susan DOYLE and Corncla Dovlc ininn
children OF Peachy DOYLE under the age of wcnty one
by William DOYLE their father and next friend and John
p. Norye decd pla;n,;G
benjamin Norse executor of the last will and testament
OF Spencer Norve decd and under the same will fo
inc sad iestaors son, Spencer D. Norvel and also in his
own right as egatec OF the said Spencer Norvel dec d.
iam Kent executor of lillian Turner dec d. and Nathan
oSnn' Spencer D. NTrvell Ludmon Noye, Nathaniel Nor
yei James Newell, and egaeces of Spencer Norye
SeC sr M'Iam Wills and ca'harne his wife - Bradue
said a calhari a WE VIII. Sarah oJ,S md wife, which
children OF Susannah Sncad aud cgatees of the said Spen
Ger N9Ne DECD, Susan snead, Burwe snead and james
SAID Spencer Norvell decd he said james nead heinz nm
infant under The age otwenry years. William s. Apple.
yohn James Appebury, Ludnan N. Applcbury Selma s
Appebury, and Rush Appebury infants under the n@e 81
twenty one years children OF said Frances Appeburv and
,egaees OF SAID Spencer Nore dec d. the SAID infants by
Robert msle specially assigned their guardian Washing
ton NJ. NorVel one OF the children of homas Noryell and
's"''e OF spencer Nor'ell decdp and William Isbe
In CHANcrRY
ne defendants Ludiman Norycll, Nathaniel Norvel
James Norve, " lillian Norycl and Cnthnrne his wife 80
'au'ue ana Saa his wife, Susan Snead, Burwell Snead &
onead not having entered their appearance and given
security according the Act of Assembly and the rrs Of
court and appearing by satisfactory eviance that the
mol inhabitants OF this Commonw enth, ordered that
ne sad defendants do appear here the first day Of tho
next Apr TERM and answer the bill of the plaintiffs and thai
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in some
printed IN the town OF ynchburg for months
~ and posted the front door of his
~ Copy-Teste,
December 81 "
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04
Sale Of slaves Il other Property.

January 81
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

Setemb er II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-04

%
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
Zee GANsecc,.ss.

=. IHoiNIA. to wit: At Rules held in
me Clerk Oi6ce Of Bath Coun,v Co..,
on the first Monday in January, tS3sH
l homas s'onestrcet, pIaintif-aeaius,
Lamach Williams. Elisha S. William.
Aiired Williams, Jesse Jackso, and
o"y his wife, late Polly Williams
Joseph Cuberiy and Nancy his wiz,
late Nancy Williams. Jarret Williams
ana ana barbara his wife, late BM b,ra
Williams. andCharles Nicois and E,ji,.
aoelh his wife, late Elizabeth wi
liams-defendants.
The above named defendants r.s..
Jackson and Polly his wife, and J,rrs.
!" ''iiams and Barbara his wife. not bay,
ing entered their appearance and o;v..r
security agreeably to the act Of As,es,t,l,.
ana the rules of this Court, and ;ian
peaTIng by satisfactory evidence ,hsf
'hey are not inhabitants of this Comm on
wea''h; 1T is ordered that the said de.
lrndants do appear here on the seeond
tuesday, in April next, and answer the
plain'lff bill, and that COPY of this
order be forthwith inserted in The Staun>
ton Spectator for two month successive
~ and also posted on the front doc, Of
shc Court house Of this County.
4 CoPy-Teste,
S: A. PORTER, elk.
Jan. II, 1886.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
TAILORING.
FaiH and Winter E,sE.so,,

-"cces.-
!. lHs undersigned bees leav. :,
'o'm ms customers and the puh,;s -
orally that he has recently r.r.;x.S -,
,he newest fashions from N.w W.
rh'adeiphia and London, and is no~.
prepared to execute all work in H. i;
IN very superior s,i!e, aud at the Short,
est notice. ''e s"of'-
lie has in his employ superior wort
men who have distinguished tbrms.Irao
IN lhe principal cities of both III ..'.I
me old countries. and having bad ~.
Shop hxed in the nea,es, marp.r ~
every other arrangement made 70 cn "1
unue ms business OH more enIarnad
ana much improved scale, h, rssnsrt
'"'y soi'ci's that encouragement from ,
generous public, which he trusts h.. w;t,
De found to merit The public ar. rec.
pec''"liy invited to call and exam;n.
ms work and fashions, specimens ot
winch are always on hand.
GS'A full suit Of clothes will be ,J,
al any time when required, in lwrn,v.
four hours. NJ OyTNI rn'S'
Staunton, Nov'r %. 1885.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
IN CHANCERY.

VIRGINIA. to wit: At Rules held in
the Clerks Office ofthe Circuit Superi.
or Court of Law and Chancery for Au.
su>ta county, December the Sd, 1895
isabella Austin, wife o. William G.
Austin, by James Crawford, her n.xt
friend, Plaiutifl-against
Robert Steele, Benjamin. f. Graham
William G. Austin, Elizabeth V;rs;
ma Mary Jane, Sarah Margaret, and
John Washington Austin, defendants
The defendant Robert Steele not hov.
ing entered his appearance, and given
security according to The act of Assem-.
oiy' aud the Rules of this Court, and il
appearing by satisfactory evidence that
he Is not an inhabi,ant of this Common.
wealth: II Is ordered, that the said de.
'endant do appear here ON the first day
oil the next term, (i0th Of June and
answer the bill of the pointiff'; and tina,
acoPy OF this order be forthwith insert.
e" IN the Stanton Spectator for two
months excessively. and posted at In.
front door of the Court house of This
crunty.
a copy-Teste,
NlCH'S Z. KINNEY. &C
! Deer %, 1888
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
IN CHANCERY
Deer %, 1888

VIRGINIA, to wit: At Rules held il,
the Cierks Office OF the Circuit Superi-
or Court OF Law and Chanccry TO, An
gusta county, December the Sd, 1875
robert Hansbarger, pIain,iti-against
James alexander, Sheriff oil Augusta
county. as administrator with the " in
annexed of Major Dowell, deceased
Ann' Coleman, Abraham, Major and
Jane Vines, devisees Of the said Mas
yor DoweIl, deceased, James Dowell
Benjamin Dowell. and John Dunbar
and DoIcas his wife, late Dorcas Dow.
ell the heirs at law of the said Major
lowell, deceased, defendants.
The defendants James DowelI. Ben.
Jamin Dowell. and John Dunlap and
Dorcas his wife, not having entered their
appearance, and given security accord
ing to the act of Assembly, and the
tuies OF this Court, aud il appearing by
satisfactory evidence that they are no,
ihhaoItants of this Commonwealth It
Is ordered, that the said defendants do
appear here on the first day of the newt
Term, tl0ih of June, and answer the
bill OF the plaintiff, and that a cow o(
ms order be forthwith inserted in the
otaunton Spectator for two months sue
cessiveiy. and posted at the front door of
'ne Court house of his county.
A copy-Teste,
NICH'S G. KINNEY.
Deer 81. 1888
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
FIR sGZ3gAVIGEEWGS
ao1a gEs9 ESy5Z-asO@ ag

ON and after Monday, The 3Oth in,
slant, the PASSENGER TRAIN will
leave the Depot at quarter paste, AM,
precisely. Passengers will thus have an
opportunity OF break fasting in Wipches.
ter and it particularly requested tha,
all will provide themselves with tickets
in time.
ON Saturday, the 5th Of May, and on
The same day of each succeeding week
an EXTRA TRAIN FOR PARTIES
OF PLEASURE, will start at 8 O'Clock
A. NJ. Fare 20 Harper's Ferry and
back by this train at the low rate Of one
dollar.
Travellers by thisroute have now the
advantage Of reaching Baltimore or
Washington on the evening Of the same
day they leave Winchester, and Rich
nond at 10 O'Clock next morning.
J. GEO. HEST. AGENT.
Winchester, April %, 1888.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
1000 ACRES.

Ihis land lies within three miles of
the town of Lexington in the county Of
nockoridge, upon the North river. The
son IS OF excellent quality, well ada p,c d
10 wheat, rye. corn, clover, and grass
mere are great number of fine snrings
on this tract, and it can easily be SO d.
v'ded rs to have running water in every
held. There is probably larger ouan.
MY OF good wood upon this tract ,han
on any other in the vicinity of Lexina.
ton, at which place it will readily com.
maid from two 10 three dollars the wa
gon load. in cash. This tract will. Il
necessary, be divided into smaller ,racts
10 suit purchasers.
will also offer Tor ale
"A small tract of abou, II6 Acres
oil hne Tobacco Land, lying on the Sou,l,
mountain. on the waters of Irish cre.I,
near the Duck pond.
a further description. of the land i.
deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed
any person wishing to purchase will
view the land. The terms of sale vii
be made very accommodating TO su;,
purchasers.
S: MD. MOORE.
Lexington, va. Dec. il-2m
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-31
IN CHANCERY

=, VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At Rules held in
the Clerks Office Of the Circuit SuDrr;.
or oon.t oil Law and Chancery for Au,
gusta County. December the Sd, 1875
REFER w hitmore, plaintiff-against
'ohn Z. Sewers. Henry and David
w hismore, John Firebaugh and Eliz.
aoe'h his wife. late Elizabeth Whit.
MORE George Beatty and Susannah
MS wife, late Susannah Whi,more
William McCausland and Nancy his
"iie, late Nancy Whitmore, JUDY
ard David II. Wbitmore. infant chill.
dren of Jacob Whitmore, deceased
and Philip Coiner and Polly his wife
late Polly Whitmore, hers of Peter
hitmore, deceased, defendants.
The defendants Henry and David
Whitmore not having entered their ap.
Pearance' and given security according
TO the act of Assembly, and the Rules
OF this Court. and it appearing by satis
!actory evidence that they are not inhab-
i.eh's OF this Commonwealth 1t is orr
dered, that the said defendants do an.
pear here on the first day of the next
term. (!0th Of June,) and answer the
hIil OF The plaintiff: aud that a copy o.,
this order be forthwith inserted in the
Staunton Spectator for two months sue.
cessively, and posted at The front door Of
tue Court house of this county.
A coPy-Teste,
NICH'S G. KINNEY. &C
DEER 81 1929