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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26
Lind nsd .NsnrOsS for Sale

IN Moaily Of April will be sold, ut the Bowling "reen
hi bidder, likely y0un: Negroes
AMI oh vi April will b. sod 20 tho highest bid
Of the o.
Terrell containing 200 adjoining Tho lands oil Col"
Samuel Wesley Wright George B. Terrell and Others lh
oI valuable quality, and especially so for It's timber aud
"'''' GEO. g. TERRELL
kreeutor Of Jesse I,rreN, dec.
lU2-3lt
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J. 81 10, alI Shockoe Hill, Richmond Va
J. Thompson, it,, p, VI, Goochland Z. H., Virginia
J. :. Easey, r NJ. Halifax. Z. II. do
+. A. llullorny, 2. d., Caiksviie 10
II. Perkins p. NJ, Lovingston do
Ailwor,h Allen. Drummond Town 10
Nottingham 4 Oldham, Eastsic 90
- :. =. Smith, Lcwshurc do
II. Carver, P. NJ, Madison c. IT, 20
Shepherds & Huu.ook, Palmyra do
Dnmron Saunders. Doe Hill DO
B. f.. BucktrCut Williamsburg 90
& Slater. New Kent County DO
+. Waidl, Charles City County 90
a. K. Buffn Go 40
P. IIawcs, Sco,tsvie Powhlan CO., DO
j. r. Harris, r. NJ. Orange {. II. do
WIN. c Roberts, p NJ, Noun, Horeb, DO
+. F"Ikes Bermuda Hundred, do
+. w Smith Il Co Fa'myil's, . 10
~. & T.. Frrr., HAifIx, North Carolina
T. 4 J. White, WaTrcnton do
Joier 4 Hans, W Iiam.5oro do
4. Il u. Blker Louishurs do
William Peck, Raleigh do
''""''"' '''' b. BRANDRETH, NJ. D.,
oil Broadway, New York.
~ B. All travellers have from Power Of Attorney prove"
o'i T ss "' " W" ' 75-aawtf
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.iiorus .,fuiticauiis Trees 10 I2 Ftet in Hsipht

.norus -Muiticau'iS Trees To IL Feet IN Height.
dk6k6 Genuine orus Multcau TREES Of extraordinary
size and beauty, having many branches, TO feet IN
length and the wood perfectly mlurcd This decidedly the
superior Of Mulicaulis Trees grown United States.
aud only to DO be admired Ao Cuttings Buds
he furnished from the above largo quantity aud such
will DO grow and produce fine The Trees una
Cuttings will be carefully packed send part Of the country
with suiy Prices moderate and months credit Tor APPROX
cd ucceptances For sale BY J. GIBSON,
No 81 Sua Front Street, belOp BaInut Philadelphia.
Mifch9 95-2
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Ragpahasnock Land for Sale

"FFL" tar sale Ia" following Tracts of Land: farm in the
g'a 4" Ni!asex, ra'Icd Hteks c0uainj 3 acres This
% u" banks Of the Gipnaaannock river, six miles 'o'c
@ 1t hes well for fstnins; is uader good enclosures ana
ne necessary iar,a houses II sold n private Sar
'h''V May court
u ~ stafford county, called Hinds0r Forest con- ainns 10Y
MS farm hes in the Gold district, near Tdckctt's MN is
inr ani has every convenient building
- no, soil sio it will be offered ut public nuc-
>'rd Court house, the 1t day Of Stafford May coutt.
" % imi, Lancaster county, called Cyrus containing
- ~ aces This Land lice Deep Creek, ana IS
~! ~ ""ois which considered valuable II has small
% o. occupied by lf sold nj private sale, 1t
Offered pubic auction, Lancaster Court house, on the
, az o. L'nca.icr May Court.
& .'or' lard viii be sod unr tho will OF the late Raw
i'o"Am of Lancaster county The terms will he &C
,ns. address tho subscriber Morsausvilic, FluqueI
'1"'s' Va JOHN u. BOWMAN,
-, Elscatpr Of X. ~. D0cRslsR.
''Hi2fy2 sl-2iwtd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26
Notice TO Tobacco Planters

consequence Of the demise OF h c. L.cKLAs the Office
oil aud Inspector upon Mr.
JOHN F. WREN The business future will be conducted by
with the assistance o! Capt WV BrEroS Sasman and
sPecu solicit continuance OF patronage trusting strict
attention 10 dnics vii! give satisfaction.
The customary expenses will be paid nil Tobacco sent TO
Very respectfully, WREN MACON,
March % llU2-2uW5.) Publ ure-hp
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26

NEWGS committed 10 he Jail ofNoIfoik Runaway
Man PETER; he is - years age huilt and his
'iion black; his hrs feet inches Said Peter that
sold ~ Peter Tatem Of the city of Richmond near3 years
h. @ eraaio by George Shelton, from whom he made
Of said negro requested call aud comply with the
such cases made and ptoyaed;o be will be dealt according
T. WM BARNARD,
'-"" t6o-wl2w1 Jaior .Nortok Souuty.
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1TEW CLOVERSEED-The Subscribers have ID
STORE and offer for sale q, market price,
/ 0NO Bushels Prime New Red Clorerseed, IN casNs
and bags Of 10 bushels each Of superior 2uay anu
free from ripple. WAL " no1 , FL Stort,s s.
Baltimore, March 81, 1899. l"'-''
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Feb ID

rUHRASHING MhCiIINES.Ihe subscriber respectfully m
forms the public that he prepared 10 execute orders "I
Of portable heat Trasug Mscines An expert
cncc of several usliGcs him in promising ample
m those who may wish avail themselves OF his servers. ma
chimes iU The present year. shond ne applied " "' %
a possible. :, ~ ,.,- 49,, n IL ;,,c
nci y eJI Humphrey Il Daniel Drrrnae, Esqs OF Ca
roine; Lewis Rawlings, Elliott d. arnar lanes NJ scott,
sevens A. Bosss Bas hcs, Gabriel Long Jas d. D,
cnaLy Graves EsQ< yIvari; David LiFstcn Nm ".
MnnsHed William Chic. and John Ham Es Of Loo'sa;
Sraes Graves and John W. sale, ES1', OF CIhGS' e
Cobhs and Richard Duke, Esqs OF Aibcmarc
address Twynans Store 7. o. spo,syl.an'a. o,,,n,v
"'''' WALLER H. HO1,l.ADAf.
,oo 79-wsw&ir F2m"
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SCOTT CROSS ASBESTOS IRON CHESTS fr w'
r. oiuv 10 their cencurs Gentlemen in the cor"y WIZ
I.Si n,nr or money oug, Ia b" without one Inc
on $40 upwards according size. Reference mate
to the o!owins parties who with Other, have them 10
VIZ I'm & Sor I,,n L Co. Drnay, Honcu'c CO. H. ~
T. Fry Mordecai Osborn. S,a'nh4ck son, We t;Ii
CO. Exchange Banks nj Richmond snd 'ahs'''
'sonmen kept constantly for sale hy the suhschGF.
An a'so'''" 'f JOHN y. LAY, .fEeHt
r-,,v6p7 For d. Manufacturers.
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The great MAMMOTH Lottery, to be drawn OH tn
10Th April, 1899 containing prizes OF
$50. OO99 Ss6. 90O!. 2R,O9S!!!

SSO.OOS. Sb.VCo.s -V,OS"'s.
This Is the richest schtme have had Tor years; II
contains more magnificent prizes than any scheme ever
offered 10 the public ,,,
As Iloyr has the selling Of all the most MAGNlFl.
CENT Prizes he will no doubt have the handling OF
these therefore, every person should have ticket ur
package in this scheme there prizes enough Tor
all.
n He who has never drawn prize should try this.
lie who has drawn thousands should tryn
lie whn has drawn small prizes should try II.
He who has but little should Try 1t.
He who has thousands should try H. and give the pro-
ceeds Of the investment to The poor.
He who is about TO lose all he possesses should try IT,
that he may leave n fortune To- his children.
In fact every body should have ticket in this
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26
MAN MOTH SCHEME.
Alexandria Lottery,

For Internal Improvement in the District of Colnm
ba Class No. ., for 1882 to be positively drawn in the
City Of Alexandria ID. G., Saturday, the Goth of
APRIL, 1879, at 3 o'clock. 7. NJ,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26

IN Cont held Tor Louisa county
The COURTEOUS. thereof Monday February the lih lr9
Garland Reynolds f'a'ht''
against 80. ~ G.
mucI Parrish, "e'"""n'e.
The defendant Dorothy Price not having entered her appear
and .ven according Law and the rules o this court
md satisfaction Of the COURT that she Is moi an
nh,nn Of otion ri the plaintiff by his attorney
10 that the Dorothy A. Pre before The
NJ OF Louisa ~ the Cour'honr On me
next and answer the bill OF the PAINFUL "hn
Lo, cony of this uhwiIh inserted in newspaper
in the Richmond for two months
posted tOo Of the Cnuiihnuse q" this county on gone
court day I"fy-'es ur-vrrP n
.uSW
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Plaintiffs

against - =. -. g. 60, ILL.,,
A Winf,ev Johu Whitley, Eli Baowc, and Sarah h.. wc
samuel Wnfey William Ba'luwe aud Ann Elzlh"th his VIE
Jane ainx. OF Fleming Charles a. sc"
I yy;,,,,n arIc,sou. Defendants.
The defendants Tom1S Paiiesnn and Sarah his wr "ra ~
Couch Thomas a. Ninircy John = Ninry Eh b"o"r ana
n bis wife samuel ifrey Wiium ralowc, aud Ann Eliza
bc his having entered their hrancn hLd %cn rch
rity according The Act OF Assembly a"d The Rules {" n: Gon
md nnns Nv evidence tia, they not ua
ants Of COSTLY: ordetd That the SAID absent defend
n,s do appear day Of the next Apf Term ana an
,wcr the bin plaintiffs and tina, OF this o" "c iolt
viii Inserted puhiishrd ~ the City OF Ric'
mond months successfully, and posted III Inc 'front.' uoof o.
tie court -hous" OF this county.
COry-Tesic, - - ,,,,,,,,,, . r.
H0--Nk
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26

IN On ANCERY-VIRGISa.-A Rules holden IN the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chnn"cy for
he couny Busin CHANT Monday, the 'th dcy OF January
lS3a- .-.,..
of James Robertson, deceased,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26

IF la. Enquirer IS published three times geek du.
rms tie Of e State Legislature and t1tee aoes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-26

HUNTINGTON & CAMPBELL. receiving q large and
general assortment of IMPORTED AvgRC,S s1AI Day
GJoDS, which they will he prepared sell reasonable
and would invite merchants visiting ci'y,
e1-'u,rr iH,ir stock al No. 2G Libcuy Street.
New York. Jana nv 81 le.9 s0-3n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01

o. We have intended Tor some time
past TO make formal call Oh our distant
subscribers, who are in arrears Tor sev>
efai years, for liquidation Of their &C
counts. We know that many Of them,
on reflection, will agree that their con-
duet has been unreasonable in withhold.
lug from us our just dues, for the length
OF years they are indebted. They have
had at all times the same means to remit
their subscriptions that we have had to
Ior"ar their papers, aud consequently
have no sufficient excuse for their fail
ure. The evil, however, has become Of
such magnitude to us. that it is no long
er one Of complaint merely, but one
which calls loudly for remedy. aud we
intend TO apply it. We must either be
paid at once, or we shall dissolve the
onerous conneXion which has existed
between us. The subscribers referred
to, in most cases, are too remote for us
to resort to legal coercion-and as our
only reliance, at any time, has been in
their honesty. they certainly will not
think II strangr,i ii our confidence in that
should finally fail us, after years Of pa.
tent trial. We believe, however, that,
in many instances, it has been the result
OF mere inattention TO the lapse of time,
and our sole design IN this notice is TO
ascertain those whose delinquency is of
that character. Bu, for such, we would
rid our list at once of the cancerous load
aud not think worth while TO waste ink
and paper about il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01
VEN DU e.

-, ILL be sold by public veDdue, on
Thursday the 18th of August, inst, all
The stock OF the subscriber on Walnut
Grove Farm, two miles from Stanton,
consisting Of
Horses, Cattle, and Hogs, and
probably some Grain and other
property.
Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock. a
credit OF nine months will be given on
ali sums over five dollars-the purcIas-
er giving bond aud approved security.
WIN. CRAIG.
August
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EsOEHHNG CLOTHES.
For sale by
BENZ. CRAWFORD.
Stanton, AUGUST 1.
SggG Of WSsy9escsEge
e. "A n Ed s.
o!d"aton, Hugusf /.

IN pursuance of several DEGREES, ren>
dercd IN the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for the Corporation
OF Lynchburg. in the suits OF Picket VS..
CLARK and others; and Garland, sc. VS..
Dixon. Clark and others, the subscribers
viii offer for sale, at public auction, on
the 9th day Of Octo Der, 1899, (the same
being Court day in front of the Court
house OF Montgomery County. the trac,
or parcel of LAND in sa id DEGREES men>
toned, lying on the Bent Mountain, in
said County of Montgomery, aud small
portion thereof in FLOYD County, and
commonly known as the Bent Mountain
tract. consisting Of about
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01
MIR. M.CORMICK'S REAPING
MACUINE.
-eGGSc,-


THE undersigned having " ilnesseh the
operation OF Mr.. CYRus n. M'CoRmIcK's
improved pstenl REAPlNG MACtlIN
10 cutting oats, Oh the farm OF Mr. Joscuh
Smith, take pleasure i.i hearing testimony
10 lis sd:::irable aud satisfactory perform.
ance, and in recommending i, To the utten.
linn OF all large farmers. 10 such, VIC are
persuaded, il will prove IA most valuable &C.
QUESTION. Besides the great saving al labor
II effects, which is estimated by intelligent
farmers at fifty per cent, il takes off the
grain with far less waste than The ordinary
modes The gain IN this latter particular
according 10 the estimate of sume of US,
would be equal TO The cost OF the machine in
taking off a single crop. The Machine appears
I" us TO be capable of operating wherever
wagon could run except that the ground
must be clear of stumps, bushes and large
rocks The ground on which we saw il al
work was somewhat Siding, and the graz
heavy, aud IN spots considerably tangled
yet we discovered no difference in its upera
ton. IL swept every thing in its course
within reach of The knife. Two hands " eIe
employed with the Machine, ore riding and
directing. and the other raking out The grain
as the bundles were collected five hands
followed tying up, but several more would
have been requisite, To keep up with -
we are not prepared TO say what quantity
the Machine might Gu! in day but il
moved along as triskly as the two horses
which drew il could walk, taking swarthe
Of ab ut six feet.
The Machine is not complicated, or Tia
bic 10 get on, Of order Owe should Judge, }
there being little friction or strain on any
part OF II and the hole operation appears
To he rathe- light one. The cost OF the
Machine, we understand from Mr. Moor
mick, viii not exceed $50.
There were a considerable number of
observation-disclosures and olhers-pfesen, a,
the exhibition, aud we believe thai all were
perfectly satisfied with the operation Of the
Machine, and that all Cf them would cordial.
~ unite in this statement, were the oIportu
ni'y afforded them. The ingenious iuven.
tor certainly deserves much al the hands oil
The agricultural community Tor his improve
mcnt, and we do not doubt that he - III he
Literally rewarded.
Hdraham Smith,
George Eskridge,
James Ben,
Joseph Smith,
I'm. ". DOnaghe,
.Sifas II Smith
Nicholas Z. Kinney,
EdDard Tltemtime,
Renton Harper,
James Points,
Bcnjamin CraWford
Solomon ID. Coincr.
August / 1889.
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$4,000 ACRES.

Ii or 5000 Acres of which will be sold
IN one body. and the residue in detached
parcels. as may suit the convenience Of
purchasers. Abou, 10 ZOO acres of said
land is rich and level, not less tina,
1000 acres is good meadow land
and about 1000 acres cleared The
whole of said tract o! land is well wa.
tered. aud has upon il two streams am.
ply sufficient for Milling establishments.
The Bent Mountain tract has for ma
ny years been regarded as one of the
most desirable Stock Farms in Virginia,
and from person ! examination of the
lands, the subscribers feel no hesitation in
recommending il to the attention of the
public.
The said land will be- sold Oh credit
OF one, two and three years, (rcquiiing.
however, sufficient amount in cash to
detray expenses Of sale, Sc Bond
with good personal security viii be re-
Inired Of the purchaser, and the title re-
tanned as further security for the pur-
chase money. Fair plats of the said land
will be exhibited on the day of sale,
shelving the quality and boundaries. Mr..
Lawry, who resides upon the old Bent
Mountain tract, will shew the above
land at any time to persons wishing TO
purchase. The title is believed to be
unqneslionable, but acting as C,mmis-
sioners OF the Court, we will convey
such title only as is vested in us by said
decree.
F. II. MAYS, :
ELI PHLEGAR. oom T.
August |, lS39-St
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Lcs .gN EDO TNefy Esesy.

full meeting OF the citizens interest
ed in the improvement Of Rockfish Riv.
er is earnestly desired at the storing
house Of John w. Witt. in the county
Of Nelson, on Saturday, the Sd DIV OF
August next, for the purpose of consult
ing together as TO the proprirty of i'm.
proving the said river, and max ing a
turnpike across the Blue Ridge, and a,
dopting the best means for carrying out
their wishes. We think the importance
OF this scheme such as 10 require the fos-
tering attention Of every citizen-of this,
however, let each judge Tor himself.
This invitation extends to those all a.
long the line. ss well as to the citizens
OF Augusta, Rock bridge, Rockingham.
and the counties 10 the north aud north
west Of Augus,a-all Of which we invite
to send delegates TO the said meeting for
the purpose Of comforting together upon
our commo n interest.
Many friends If The Improvement
July %
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V e n ID U r.
F. H. MAYS. =.
ELI PHLEGAR. oo"
August /, lS39-St

Will be sold at public sale on Friday
the 2nd of August inst. at the residence
OF Joseph Peck, deed. near Waynesbo-
rough. the following property to wit
Horses, Cattle, Sheep g. Hogs,
2 Wagons and Gear, some Ba-
con, 10 bbls Flour-a quantity
a Wheat, Rye, Oats and old
Ccrn.-Also II Acres of Corn
growing in the feld-several
Tons Of Hay Farming Utensils;
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN
FURNITURE.
credit OF nine months will be given
on all sums OF So and upwards. purchas
ers giving bond with approved security;
all sums under five dollars, cash will be
required. j. NJ. BROOKS.
Er'or. Of Joseph Peck. decd.
August i-2t
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AUGUSTA County Court. July %, 1889.

.Aagastu County Court. July %, 1889.
James Taylor, Jun. John o. TayIor.
John Trimble. Guardian of George
w. Tay lur and Samuel X Taylor,
John Trimble. Guardian of Sarah Il.
Taylor. Juliet &. Taylor, Mary Susa n
Taylor. and Emcly ]. Taylor, Plain
tifs, AGAINST,
James Points, Admir- Of John Tay lor.
deed. Mary G. Taylor, David Points
and Sidney Il. his wife, William w
Taylor, William Ky lie aud Eliz, II.
his wife, John l.. Pitzer and Harriet
A. his wife, and jefferson Kinney
guardian al Item for George NJ. Tay.
Tor, Samuel K. Taylor, Sarah T.. Tay.
lor, Juliet c. Taylor. Mary Susan
Taylor. and EmeIy ,Taylo children
of John Lay Ior, deed. under the age
OF twenty one years-defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
his cause came on again TO be heard
the 23rd day Of July. 1889, on The pa
pers formerly read, the answers of the
deIfs. and the report of commissioners
appointed BY an order heretofore made.
TO assign to the widow Mary c Ia, lor
an equal one>lhrd part Of the slaves of
John Taylor deed: TO " hich report there
is 70 exception. and which is therefore
aiiirmed.-lt is therefore adludeed, or
dered and decreed, that the said Maty
Z. lay lor hold the slaves Cyrus, Suckey.
Henry, Daniel, Margaret and John as
assigned to her by the veporl, aforesaid,
being one equal third part of the slaves
OF John Taylor, deed and receive their
hires or services during her natural life.
1t is further ordered, and decreed. that
James Points. who is hereby appointed
commissioner for That purpose, having
first advertised the time and place of
sale for three weeks in some newspaper
published in Stanton, proceed TO sell all
the rest Of the Slaves of said John Tays
Tor to the highest bidder, on a credit un-
lii the ist day Of January next, taking
from the purchasers bonds with approx.
ed security, BEARING interest from the
date. 1t is further ordered that said
Commissioner make report OF his pro,
ceedings, returning therewi it'll the bonds
SO taken TO this Court Copy--Teste,
JEFFERSOY KINNEY, Le,h.
-FGSe--
VIII be sold, in pursuance of the a.
bove decree, on Tuesday the Goth day
of August, 1889, at the residence of
Mrs. Mary c. Taylor, in Augusta
county, the following named slaves,
to wit Jack, Hetty, Kitty, George,
Robert, Mat, Lamb, Lucy, and Susan,
belonging to the estate of John lay
Tor, decd.
JAMES POINTS, Com'r.
July %
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Water and Fare Proof Cement.
seely "a pocr but enterprising mschan-
icy deserves great credit for his discove-
ry, il 1t shall answer the objects contem-
plated 1t is certainly Que among the
most useful modern discoveries, and if
successful must secure to the discoverer
an ample fortune. We sincerely wish
il may answer the expectations of Mr..
Sre!y and his friends. Whether it will
or not Gas you will perceive by the ap>
pended communication we will be able
to make known in a short time.-We
ask attention TO the communication lust
alluded to.-!Sentinel Of The VALLEY.
Mr.. EDlroR We have witnessed
preparation made by Mr. ]. Nj. SeeIy,
called by him Water and Fire Proof Ce.
ment, and we would recommend it TO all
and every person wishing to use it for
roofs or otherwise. 1t Is impervious TO
water or weather. What the compost
ton is, we cannot say bu. its adhe-
s'veness TO wood, stone or brick, is be>
You'd conception.-Mr S. intends giving
farther specimen in a few days. and
the result shall be furnished YOU in its
particulars. Same Subscribers.
StrawSburg, Va.
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O3IIEAA 81 K.

Died, IN this town, on Friday last, Mr..
DNoCH tENToN, an old inha1itan'.
;, On The 18Th, in Romncy, Lucy WHITE
.ihRPER, daughter OF The editor OF the
South Branch lntelligencer.
ID I'D, on the 2Ist ultimo. on board
,he =. $ Scoop Of War "Natchez, " in
LAT 81 10, Long. 730 80, DAVID Con
DEN Nlarine, aged 10 years. The
deceased was formerly a resident Of this
place, and the brother Of John and Geo.
Gorden. Row,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-08-01

RcPelidnt qualities Of certain Colors
TO Lightnmg.-In the frequency of death
10y lightning in this country, the follows
ing may lead to important disco veries of
other means of protection besides iron
rods
"A paper was read before the London
Electrical Society at their April sitting.
by Capt. John Atrowsmith, in which he
details some new views in relation to the
repcllant qualities of certain colors to
lightning, aud the attractive force OF
thers-which may possibly be vaIua-
Bile discovery.
Capt. Arrowsmi:h states that he had
made thirty voyages. during " which the
vessels under his command had been
niuety eight different times within the
vortex of the electric fluid, and that in
no Instance had it come in contact with
those parts of his masts and spars color
ed with black paini, made of lamp
black and oil, aud that the parts un-
painted were often shivercd to pieces by
lightning. He was led to make the cx>
pertinent from reading the singular eff
'ee'o VI hS"thihS upon pie-oaid cattle
and horses, the affinity of the fluid for
those parts Of the streaks in the animals
which were white, being remarkable.
Capt, A. further states. his practice had
been to take in and tutl his sails upon
the approach Of lightning to his vessels.
We should like to know il any differ
ence has ever been remarked in tks
country, in the liability of the black and
white races to be struck by Lightning.
The facts in relation to the inquiry would
be worthy Of note.