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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

IN nioli'n Thos. Boa,er called 10 the char.
anu ~ u Montague. appointed Secretary.
The object oithc meeting having been explained,
the following preamble and resolutions we've offered
hy j. =. Crockett, aud adopted.
Whereas. disposition has recently been manifest
cd by the adoption of certain resolutions Of the ei
zens OF Floyd aud Patrick Counties, in relation To the
improvement Of the public highway, from this place,
| ny the Courthouscs Of said Councs. to Grcensbo-
rough IN N. Carolina. and the establishment of y
line OF Mail Stages upon the same. indicating wish
that the people OF this county. would unite with them
IN obtaining said object. Therefore,
l. Resolved, That We fully concur, and Will hear
uly cooperate with fellow citizens OF the Coun.
ties oi Floyd aud Patrick. in The plan suggested by
them, for the improvement Of the public highway.
between the points indicated in their resolutions of
the day OF November. 1889
,. Resolved, That the object Of our fellow ciii-
hens OF the Counties OF Floyd aud Patrick, and tho
general advantage of tie County would be promo
ted, BY an extension of said line oil Stages from
Chrsi,ansbutg, by Blacksburg to Giles Courthouse
tapping the line of Southern and Western Stages
leading to the Red, Salt aud White Sulphur
Springs,
3 Resolved, That the Honorable Robert CRAIG
our representative IN Congress, be, and no Is hereby
earnestly and rcrespectuly requested exert his best
efforts, TO have the United States Mail in future
transported ons'd route, by means OF Stages or
Coaches.
1. Resolved, That David Barnett. our delegate
sembls be aud they are hereby respectfully requested
to use their best efforts, To obtain tho passage ola law
appropratine the revenue FOR the ensuing year. of
the counties OF Montgomery, Floyd and Patrick, 10
the purposes OF the contemplated improvement, Of
the public highway aforesaid.
3. Resolved, That Hamilton Wade, r. BOWER
j. Wade, John Peiciman. Col. X. Il. Preston. Ed
win |. Amiss, Adam Wall, K. ID. Montague, bc aud
are hereby appointed u committee OF correspondence ,
to promote the objects of this meeting, and act
delegates 10 any future meeting that may be consid-
cred necessary by the several counties Interested m
the contemplated improvement.
On motion OF VIM. u. Preston, J. S. Crockett
was added To the foregoing comnicc.
Resolved, That copy Of the foregoing resolutions
he forwarded 10 the Hon. Robert Craig. and copies
thereof, be forwarded to Col. VIM. Thomas aud Da.
vd Barnett Esqrs., our Senator aud representative
in the General Assembly.
Resolved, That The above resolutions be signed by
the Chairman aud Secretary. and ,ha, copies there
of, be sent TO the Editors OF the Lynchburg Virgin
ian and Richmond Wing and Enquirer Tor publ,ca-
ton IN their respective papers.
THO. BOWER, Chairman.
Il. d. MONTAGUE, Secretary.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

Alta regular meeting of tho Common Council oi
Lynchburg. NJ the Courthouse, on Friday evening.
the Sth of January, 1899
Present Smlhson II. Davis. President and Pc
ter Dudley, John NJ Oley, John lloll,ns, Thomas
o. Acrec, Samp'on Dinguid, james W. Morgan
and Isaac Adams, Members.
Mr.. Otey presented to the board the following
Preamble aud Resolutions. which, being read,
were unanimously adopted -" Whereas, IT is
suggested that the term for which the Lynchburg
Hose Company was organized, is about to expire,
and the Common Council are OF opinion, that the
permanent and continued organzatlon of such b"-
dy, composed OF active and enteipisng citizens, is
public benefit, conducting to the safety and security
OF persons and property
|. Resolved therefore. That the Common Coun-
Gil. OF the town OF Lynchburg, eoertains the hopo
that the Members of the present Company, will re-
unite and re organize, for the purpose for which the
Association was originally formed.
.. Resolved, That while II is matter of graf
ulaon. that few have hitherto ed
calling for the services the Company, this crcnm
stance instead OF lulling to security should rathe
stimulate lis to be " always ready" lest the dcyour
ing element. like - 4 thief in the night" come an,
destroy us.
! }. Resolved unanimously, That the thanks Oft thu
people OF Bynchburg due, aud the board hercb,
respectfully tenders them To the present Company
for then voluntary and public spirited efforts to pro
| tcct the town against calannies by fife.
4. Resolved, That "A copy of the foregoing, be
transmitted to the " Lynchburg Hose Company"
The Street Committee made report to the Com
monConncil OF their operations, in the way Of paving
aud repairing the Streets aud Alleys OF The town, du
risc tie last year which, being read, received and
ordered to be aied
Tue extract from the Journal.
Teste, ID. ROBES Clerk,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
EDUCATION.

gINIIE next session of my School will commence
! on Monday, the 4th day Of February Every
pupil will be considered as engaged from the day Ol
entrance to the end Of the session.
TERMS.
lst Class, Spelling, Reading aud
Wiring. So SO per session
End do, Grammar, Geography
and Arithmetic, ~ w
3rd do History, Natural Phi
losophy. Astronomy. Chem
istry, Rhetorick, Mytiolo-
cv AZ IL so ~
ss' &C. REBECcA l.. TowNLEY.
January 81 u
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
DIRECTORS.
NOTICE TO
Flour and Tobacco .Nes'rhNhsfS.

"AVlNG COMPLETED our new Fire +, ooi
L l. Ware House. on tho South side of the Basin.
in Richmond we are now ready 10 receive Flour,
Tobacco. &c. sent down by the Canal, free of all
expenses Of lRyagc, Ne aud solicit share Of pat
tonagc in these articles, from Western Virginia.
Liberal advances will be granted all consig
Those unaequaintcd with MS, W. would respectfully
refer to the following persons in Lynehburg,
whose business we have transacted for many years +;
Samuel WHer, 1hos. Ferguson.
John Hoiiias Jesse Hare,
=. II. Darts, James W. Morgan.
LEWIS LUDLAM " SON.
The subsc rbcrs also attend to forwarding goods
to the upper country and shipping produce 10 coast
wise and foreign ports. L. L.. x SON.
January ~ l0tf
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Notice..

A LII persons having claims against the estate Of
"A Austin Wright, deceased, OF Nelson county,
will please bring them 10 me properly authentica-
tcd for payment and those indebted to the estate.
will make immediate payment, as no longer 'ndu'-
gence will he given. ....
LAVENDER LONDON,
Executor Of dustin Wright, deceased
L., 81 81
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
FARMERS 4 MERCHANTS
savings Institution,
HDERG.

INNS INSTITUTION. HAS NOW BEEN
l. in successful operation for SIX years, under the
most prosperous circumstance s-fot dollar having
been lost debt due The Ins,Ruton but what has
been promptly paid. rh. Company continue TO
receive deposites. upon the most favorable tefms.
that IL. for any sum remaining with ther tndcr four
months, interest thereon from the datc Of drposic.
nj three per cent per annum--ovcr four, and Under
six months, four per cent aud sin months, five
per cent per annnm.
Depositcs are generally paid upon application. but
the Company rcservcto themselves tho right Of
curing two weeks.
Those wishing to dcposite money. will call upon
the Cashier N, his Office, at the stone of Turner n
Burwc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

ERESH OLIVES, Capers, Archovies, Sardines
l. in Oil, Brandy Fruiis, Pickles Havana and
West India Preserves choicc Wines, Brandes Ho-
land Gin, Segars, &c. For sale at
Howell DAVIES'S.
Jan. II sit
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
FaDls Iss; Vt,

PURSUANT to deed of trust executed TO The
a subscribers, by Robert Strange. bearing date
il9h Decemher 1887, 81 duly recorded N the clerk >
"tflce otthc Hastings Court for the town Ct Lynch
burg, ws shall proceed to sell, by way Of public auc
iionJ in from, OF the Market House, in the of
iLynohburg on the first day of February next, one
NesSo Man. a slave, by the name of Patrick, young
anhvaIuabie. The terms made known on the day
etsae. Acting as trustee we will convey such title
,9ol as is vested in ns by said deed
= JOHN ROSSER. Tms-
AMMON HANCOCK, tees.
Manuary 81 IF
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

We sold this week. a crop of three hhds. OF old
Tobacco. made on ground one hhd at 800
l do at Sl7 so; do. short hogshead $40. Aver
age Sl7 30. Bought by George II. Williams q Co.
manu- la1 tufers.
HOI CONRE & OTEY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

The Yan Buren, edndiddfeJo L. S. Sendior.-
The Richmond Wing states, " That it is understood
that the Van Buren, party. in the Legislature, have
determined to run Judge Henry ST. George Tucker.
President Of the Court OF Appeals as their candidate
for U. S. Senator. They claim to lsve polled 81
votes for him. They are canvassing Tor three more.
the number necessary to elect, il both Houses are
FULL"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. c. Walker,
proposes publishing. in the city OF Richmond, a
Monthly Journal, to be called 1.-THE Odd Fellows
Magazine to contain "a pages, So per
mum.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

NJ A letter from Houston, (Tcxas,) states that
Mr.. Wilson was expelled from the Senate, on the
Goth Of November, for the use Of profanc language
in his place. and resisting the officers OF the cham
Der.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

LOUISIANA.-rhe Legislature Of this State
me-, on the 9Th instant, and organized, by ecc ting
Felix Garcia President of the Senate, and Gen.
Debuys, decided Wing, Speaker Of tho House Of
Representatives.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
Drawing Received.
The following numbers were those drawn for the
Richmond Academy Lottery.

lst GLASS FOX 1879.
AT Ale xandrla, on Saturday the l2ib inst. viz:
25 q 30 sc ~ 81 I2 So 554
Handsome Prizes sold ut.
TALBOT'S OFFICE.
Tar
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
Blankets for Boat Ovcrinlg

WNERS Of boats are invited to call a"d o"y
~ a superior article OF BLANKETS. ut the store
j. PURVIS Il DUFFEL.
Oct. 10 .sn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

Freedoms Of Opinion A clerk in the Land Office
at Washington, in recently published letter, states,
that before he received the appointment, he was
required by the Commissioner to satisfy him tina,
his political opinions in accordance with those
of the dominant party. Is not this than the
Catholic test oath, which liberal and heightened
public opinion in Great Britain compelled the gov
ernment to expunge from the siatute-book VIII
uhc American people tolerate this cxacting despo-
1sm
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
number Lottery 10 drawn Ballots,
Brilliant Scheme.

Together with a great number Of $40, $50, &c. Il,
Whole tickets only S5-halves 80 50--quarten 81 9
For sale at
TALBOT'S OFFICE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
Grand scheme.

Besides many OF $40, 500 500, &c. &c
Whole Tickets $lO-ilnves $6-Quancrs So so.
For sale in great variety oil choice nunbcrs' ut
TALBOTS LUCKY OFFICE.
~ Orders from the country, accompanied will,
the Cash, Prize Tickets, for Tickets In any Viz
ginia Scheme drawnby ID. s. Gregory Il Co Mana
gers, will be promptly supplied aud Exchange on
the most liberal terms effected, addressing letters
(post paid) to MELVILLE TALBOT.
Lynchburg, Ia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
Lottery Draws TO.MOrrOW.
~ Prize Of $13,5OO
o. do Of 5000!
OIL do Of 1000!


EXTRA CLASS. No. /, ron 1889.
To be drawn at Richmond on Tuesday, 22d Jan.
1899. A." The drawing will be received at this
Office Thursday the 2i,h inst. at O'Clock.
=. NJ
&C ,,,,,.,.. 7 .,,o., j,,., u ,t.,.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

GF" We should not wonder at the augmentation
Of public expenditures. when items like the follow
ing are found among the d" contingent expenses Of
the House Of Representatives to Wit: Sl52 for ma
king pens 1894 for snuff, SI64l Tor horse hire. and
SAL for oscr In the Senate, AT the same ses-
sion, for horse hire, SI,633 =. We really think the
members might make their own pens and buy their
avn snuff il So per diem is too small u comp ensa-
ZION to enable them to hire horses whenever they
feel disposed show off their equestrian Not
many Of them, we hire pen-makers home.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
TO T.lR.HEKS.

We particularly invite the attention Of Farmers
to the above, as also TO heavy stock OF Blankets.
Negroes Shoes, &c. which we are disposed to sell
unusually low BURioS koDf-o.
Dec. l3 us
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
UV'OOLE.v GOODS,
second Supply.

Dec. 18th, 1887.
INJECTED, this day, fresh supply ofsinse
~ and double width Ful'd Cloths, Merinocs,
Lady's Silk Velvet. Shcetjngs. Laccs, &c. &C.; all
which will be sold very bow 3.
BURTON & ROBES
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

Ara meeting Of a number OF the citizens OF Mont
pomery county, assembled at their courthouse, on
ae 7th day oil January, 1889, for the purpose OF ia
king into consideration the proposed establishment
of line Of mail Stages and the Improvement ., ','e
n,bl;c highway from Chrstiansburg, in the county
of Montgomery passing Floyd and Patrick Court
houses, IN Va, and the town of Madison, IN Nohh
Carolina TO GrccusDoroush IN SAID State.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21

For The bencft ofhs Leesburq Aeademy
CLASS, No. I, FOR 1880,
To be drawn NJ Alexandra Oh Saturday January
Goth, 1880. az" The DRAGGING ,rH be rcceired
al this 0ice on Tuesday The .o,h inst. at O'Clock,
Il. ~.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-21
OBITUARY..

UOLCOMBE & OTE Y.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23
DOM ESTEC.
Correspondence of the Savannah Georgian)
LATE FROM FLORIDA
Copy of letter from young officer Of the army 10
his friend in This city dated
IA Gemeian ]

his friend IN lhis city, oaIpd
FORT LAuDERpALE, E. F.,
June 2Ulh, 1889 (
Dear Frend:-lt is now nearly two months since we
hsve either seen heard of civilized being The
Steamers formerly in the employ Of The Government
have been dischar ged. and the only retained has
been sen, round to Tampa Bay with Col. Harvey, who
remain in Florida this Summer 10 perfect The treaty
and ascertain The boundnres and settle other business
relative 10 the new tract allotted The Indians
II is supposed two Regiments Of foot rpmsin here this
summer uf which the Sd is one; prospects are
gloomy enough We have nearly all been sick here
alreody-all the oficers-l am just recovering from
severe attack Il breve should have greater chance
fer my life were mill slone tied round my neck enc
thrown into The sea- than TO remain here This summer
/, is indeed most dismal 10 listen still night 10 the
ceaserss croakngs ofrogs and meanings Of allgainrs
the sound SEEMS 10 reecho from extremity of line
territory The other, seemingly saying this is our do
minon, mans At last the Indians have left their
hiding places and visit us; during the last month
have received Of this post upwards OF 100 warriors,
and girls and children Immune rahle fact they
have become laery rather bore 10 than any thing
else. being the most c"nsummate begpars that
listed; whskpy will not satisfy them they have all
the cooking, glasses beads cigars and clohs they
spy your tent; ask girl which Of two handkercefs
sbs will tske, snd shc invsriably ane~ers both.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23
.esid.nce Of Gov Morgan Lewis.

residence Of Gov Morgan Lewis
The reception of the President:n this village has been
cordial and gratifying There was no undue display
atou il There was no effort made to get up COM
mandng parade bu, simply desire to receive the Chief
Magistrate of the nation in manner becoming his high
station and his eminent services Inc Wings as par
~ stood nlof from it, They left in he hands of
political friends and they have done 1t with spirit but
in plain and proper manner The farmers OF the
county 10 The number Of hundreds, though row IN their
busy season, here 10 welcome MN 10 Dulchess,
and the citizens of the village Of all occupations ard
professions, turned out to receive him And all were
ready present their congratulations; tor never has the
prosperity of this country been more firmly based and
us industry, from which springs all our wealth aud great
this is our present enjoy men, the future is bright and
cheering Surely, therefore, the interchange Ut sent
between the people and one whom They have e!e-
waited TO he their chief ruler mnst under these ccum
stances be cordial and enthusiastic SO has been at
other places well here and so II VIII b. at every
place 10 which The President may extend hIs journey.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23

Hon R j. WALKER This gentleman. at The urgent
solicitation OF many Of his ardent and faithful Dem"crac
friends has consented 10 become candidate Tor e cleo.
ton to The Senate Of The United States His leusr IN
reply 10 The call made uprn him. Is published IN the
Naic!pz Free Trader II is document OF uncommon
frce and ability, practically illustrating the injurious
tendency "f The prrsen, pernicnns banking system Of
the United States, and particularly trat of our own
Stale We shah 2! early period. place II in foil be.
ntee o"' 49, I'll, 3 '"SN' 49, u WV
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23

!, is stated the authority Of letter from Ope!ou
sas Tia, DE-! 10 have taken pluce between the
Hon Rice Garland the Congressional X preventative
from The third district, and George K King, Esq Our
readers will remember that quarrel arose between these
gentlemen some weeks since al trial in cour during
which MIR Garland struck Mr.. King The parties,
says he Times. had already len Opeousas' anu were
10 6gh, on the other eide oil the river.
rNem Orleans Bee
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23

GOVERNOR GILMsR The Recorder OF last TUESDAY
gives us ,hr fnuwng welcome information:
we are r.jnicrd TO be able to announce, az we
pl we re authorized do that the disease whicb mas
Frustrated our worthy Governor tor many weeks past,
has been ov,1come, and that he may be considered
however his state OF debility, as
IN preclude for the present the visits q" his trends,
and some time rlapse before he will he able to leave
his room, or even h brd Mast heartily 90 we con,
tu,tr The country thai i, is mt yet TO be deprived
NJ The seryicps of enc of The faithful and mrri,orl
on. public officers it possessed which TOR many
ue, "a seemed 10 be so probable o result.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23

The N. York American confadics me s's'
made by Wing espondent Of /" big Pres ..
that Gen: Scott '.bas proclaimed that Mr. Ciy %
10 be President and he (Scot0 should do az "a 49,
to accomplish so desirable result This " The
republished in the w. Globe, and the af'lcie Is Il,
Globe was repubIishsd in the Enquirer. I'm /.
Gen Scott 10 notice the structures Of the smr" so,
declares that 1T ia utterly impossible that orn
should have said To any one-mnch less ~ ,crd
(or tina, signifies the broadcast publicy)-'hs' ~ car
do all in his power to further the election OF w. a. we
or any oneelse Gen Scott does not even v% his Oo
certainly know; and however d.tnc, ana posu. sust
l,ical opnnns-and no man has Gle ,rer or NOR,
ones-hs holds that officer of the G"ve'nnei r.,
faeto inhibited from taking any part IN po"'.''
.nna q a,v.lens.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23

Rvmortd inr0s,on IF Ttrns.-The rumorad invasion
of This country by Bustanrne, copied from an Orleans
paper, appears To he without any foundation. General
L.mus, who at The head of VERY arsr Federal force
taken pnssrsson of SaitIo and Monterey. the only
passes thai aifrd for army into Texas
Besides, il is hardly probable that The Mexican Govern
ment would attempt To march an army into Texas, and
leave Lpmus with his force in open rebellion against The
Central Government. The truth is. Bustampnte and
Santa Ana have more to fear from Lemus than even
from lhr late Mexia. He is popular General, and his
forces increasing daily Iancor"us feeling OF deadly
hostility exists between Lemus and Santa Ana growing
Of the seduction Of interesting daughter oil the Tor
mer by the latter, through sham marriage
f.Nen York SIR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23

PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATE the terms oil the
following Senators will expire This uIlhlesss Car
penter Fullerton Mlchler. Mc"nkev. Miller. (city)
Parsons, and Paul The Harrisburg Keysione states
that Democrats will certainly br elected in the place Of
Messrs Carpenter Fullerton, Michlfr, and Paul; and
Inn, Mr. Parsons will he elected, which will place the
Democratic party in the majority
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-23

VERA Cruz, June II. 1880
Dear Strive arrived here yesterday after lung
massage of 2s DAYS from New York the winds were ee.
nrrally light and variable hhi when The opp"rluny -
Ierrd which was Seldom. "Old Iron S'ds proved. she
still retained her reputation fast saller and good
sea boat :.
Judge Ellis takes his departure 10 morrow tor The cIy
of Mexico and sail Tor Pensacola 10 take IN more
provisions from thence Ia i'avana I" MI up our wa'e
Commodore, Captain, md all hands quite we'll
[Ruhin.ore Pos.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-03-06

London, 500 VIII. and co sperm Dee 9TH, Flora,
New London, whales this season; do, American,
Jeanings, Sag Harbor whales; s,h, French Ship
Colon, lloe bbls. MARGARET. Of Newport. ,
whales Heard Of about the 10th Nov. Daniel
webster; OF Sag Harbor 1900 bhls had lost the
Captain by line about the same time The John
Wells, OF Newburg, had taken IL whales the sea-
son, Spoke Dec. l7,h, lat 81. II S, Ion. n w.
snip mary Ann, Chase, OF Fairhaven. 95 days out,
ali well, had taken whale Feb. 25,h iai 81, 30
n, lon Io' 80 w, schr Armadillo, Emery, OF Fran
Kiln, Mass, days from New York, for Tobasco
MONDAY, March ilh.
slcop Midas Dennis, from ProY for N. York
TUESDAY. March. 3.
sloop Camilla, champlin, from New York for
Providence,
CLEARED.
sioop Excel, Gladdiug, New York.