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\ MAN KILLED AT A PRIZE FIGHT.

Another disgacrul prize fight took place near New
York on The 10th inst. The combaians Christie
pher Lilly and Thomas Mccoy. each about % years of
age. About two Thousand persons were present, The
parties fought 100 rounds III hours aud Al minutes
Nctoy was killed. IN the ring. The Herald gives the
following lfigbol account OF the termination of the
bloody scene:
'I2o-'rmo' was then called ON the l2o,h round.
but McCoy not appearing Lilly declared The victor
and jumping up inside the ring, he bounded the
ropes. amid The cheers and huzzas Of large portion of
the assemblagc.
The light astad hours and Il minutes.
IN an instant, we heard the cry of "S,and back give
The man air; and rushing the centre Of the rlng
discovered Mccoy lying upon tho ground in the last
struggles of death lie breathed loudly for several
plralons, and then ceased His pulse continued to
grow weaker and weaker, aud in fifteen minutes he had
ceased 10 exist. The excitement upon the ground was
intense during his dying moments. and many was the
one who was heard 10 eNca this is the las, ht that
will ever 90 10 see
A Physician, who said he was was on
the ground, but he administered no relief TO the dying
man. His wet clothes stripped off, and his feet
and limbs rubbed but was of no avail as his great OK
erion had overcome his powers, be restored lie
did not speak after being raised from the ground the
last round. but sunk into perfectly liieless
Ills body was placed on the top OF of the liquor
stands used on the ground, by several Of his friends,
from whence IT placed board the steamboat Sara
oga and conveyed Ia the house at his mother in Roose
welt street. in this city, last evening. Ii was current
~ reported on the ground that his mother had told him
II he did not home the winner of the fight she did
not wish to him alive. Her wish has therefore
been realized. One Of his brothers WAS on the ground
during the fight and did desire him to leave the ring
unless he had won the battle
Lilly was but very little injured in the contest His
face is free from any heavy blow and the only severe
pelts that he received were about the body Mccoy
showed himself To be OF uncommun endurance, but he
could not parry the blows given by Lilly, nor strike
quick enough to hit him.
We understand that number of arrests Of the parties
took place last evening, by the Coroner and that an in
vesiigaon will take place before him to day.
The greatest excitement existed in all parts of the city
last evening" and the Mayor aud Police were on the a
ert to arrest the principals secend hackers stakehol
ders. &c"
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tea-epeaed and loug continued investigated. 70 which
novel question metaphysical science u entitled
before should rest fully sased in my opinions OF iec
yseif Justified publishing convictions % the world
whether for or against --So much far elairsoysnre-
add also il stands connected with Phreao Nagne Ism
IN the case hero detailed.
OF the medical effects Of mes.nerissn. ! assured
hy physician a freed in Norlk1 thai he had several
enes ercrsisd upon his patients, in particular dseases.
With CAD eec aad that oths physrisns had s.peaei.
" doaa the sane; but Of tins have made perennial
observations. Nor have witnessed Of the sdTanis
gs said to be offered in surgical operations |. there
iore. lay all iheseior which the writers and ether
friends a the science eontendout of The arent. IN
giving ny settled conviction the subject BIT IL docs
APPEAR me. thar whatever may may mol be true
npcn these several points. one can witness tho phys
zeal escts Of mesmerc manpnls ton. without being con-
WINGED Of the great abuses which liable; aud that
every mother Of the land ought understand more fol
IL than they nruh4hy do, the effects Of many 0, those
personal liberties which enmman Ia social lie
csnnot with samc ofmy friends. who imagine.
hsi II the strange power indicated by tho oxamps OF
tnosmeric Influence the and muscular sys
Of those no subject themselves IT, docs really
Isl endowment OF Nature that the morals Of socic
" would be remain in ignorance OF that
power can ground 10 enurr from ignorance on
this point any than upon any other subject,
neccd with morals On the contrary. safety IN no
slgh degree depends upon we'll understanding the
capabilities Of our physical we'll moral natures
W L. SMITH.
we have loom for The other letters cominunica
tod by Nr French
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Commissioners Sale.

2bCRsC Ant To decree of the Hastings Court for
the town of Lynchburg. pronounced on the 9TH day
Of September, 1872 in the silt then therein depending.
between Ann Ladd and Others plaintiffs, and John X.
Mcdaniel, aam'r of Amos Iadd deceased, and others,
defendants the undersigned. the commissioner therein
named. will, Saturday the 9th day OF the present
month, sell, at the Market House. in the town Of Lynch
burg by way Of public auction. the highest bidder
credit of four months, for negotiable paper satisfaction
" endorsed, one Negro Boy named Bob and one Gold
Watch, he property in said decree mentioned.
J. WILLS.
Seyt. aw
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WARRINGTON HOTEL.
40

HsHE PROPRIETOR of this Establishment re-
u turns histhanks To his patrons for their generous
support ard them thai no has made every ar
rsnscmeni for tho accommodation Of the public.
in the most comfortable manner. and upon the
most liberal terms. In consequence of the embar-
Of the iinee he has reduced his charges
the following prices:
Board for man and horse per day, 81 50
Board for man do 90
By the saale meal, for dinner, SO
For breaklas, supper 81
For Lodging %
Travellers will always find his bar furnished with the
bes; liquors; his table supplied with every variety which
the market afford and well furnished rooms;
obliging servants. and an aten.irc Osfier.
The Proprietor sufficiently fortunate. notwlh-
standing the mildness of the winter, obtain plentiful
supply OF | c r. 50 that his patrons, who think
"COLD WATER IS THE HEST"
may be assured Of slways finding pitcher Of good ICE
WATER-qnite luxury amid the summer heats.
The stages viii call at any place for the accommoda
ton Of travellers. JAS. NJ LANGHORNE.
o. For hire, good Hack, gentle horses and a
careful driver. J. NJ. l..
July Is WON
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INDEPENDENT CLASSES

Law $50 90
Junior Latin Glass 20 GO
Senior do 90 90
Junior Greek Class 90 90
Senior do 90 GO
Preparatory Mathematics 90 on
The price of Board here put down at $3.50, is that
paid the College Steward. who in consideration of
certain privileges, binds himself to the Faculty to take
all Students who apply for board the price here stated
The Students boarding with him lodge in the College
building.
Tho price Of Board, including washing lights and fu-
el at other Boarding Houses in town. cannot exceed
Sl5O.-This has been established by general under
standing with the College authorities
To enter the Junior Mathematical Class. the Stu
den, must be prepared to with simple E9ua-
tionsIhose not 80 prepared may obtain the necessary
preparation In Preparatory Glass.
In addition to the studies above enumerated there is
department of higher studies necessary To the attain
ment Of the degree of A. NJ.
Information concerning this course (as well as other
matters) may be obtained from the annual Catalogues
or by corresponding with any one of the Professors.-
The classical certificate required for the degree of A.
NJ.
Gentlemen wishing to prepare themselves for Medi-
cal Graduation at any institution obtain the neces
say preparation from Professor Millingon, who gives
private course of Medical Instruction: Fee $50.
In addition tc the Glass Of Municipal Law, there will
be second and private course by the Professor in which
the Text Books will be fuckers Commentaries the
Revised Lode lomaxs )lgest, stephen on Pleading
list I'd cdltion,) Mitfrds peadings; while the Stu
dent will have the advantage of reading in extensive
and well assorted reference Library Fee $50
Text books all the subjects referred to, be had
in Town at prices not exceeding those 10 the Cities
All persons attending any Of the private Glasses men
toned, (who happen not to be Students OF the Col
e5e will be required to matficua,e if above the ago of
l6.
Private instruction in the Classics, preparatory for
College and in tho German Language. may be OBJ
taned in Town. y. II. DEW President.
July 81 w3w--wl5S 10 900
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August ls

NIRGINiA:-At rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancery for the
county of Amherst Monday the LIST day Of August lsi2
John VI. Herndon, trustee Of Crump& Co. Plaintiff,
against
Thomas w. Jones and Alexander Mundy, Defendants
In CHANcERY.
The Defendant Thomas W. Jones not having entered hrs
appearance and given security according the Act Of As
semby and the rules of this Court and pearng by sat
factory evidence that he is inhabtan Of this country
is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on he
first Monday November next and the bill OF the
plaintiff and that copy of this order be forthwith ns.
ed in published in the town If ynchous
for two months SUCCESSFULLY and posted at the front doe
of the courthouse of this county. Copy-Teste, -
ROBERT TINSLEY, OK
Aug is WIN
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Also Expanding Cultiyators IN article universally
approved by all who have tried them. These Ponehs
will be sold at prices to suit the times. They are con-
sdeed superior to any Plough heretofore offered to the
Farmers. from the fact that the metal mould board and
point Of the strength and character of that used
in the construction Of the wheels of Rail Road Engines
competent supply of Extra Points TO suit the va
rons sizes, always on hand.
JAMES A. STIGLER.
Oct. u l2m
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.S'OTFCE.
June

4 IL creditors Of Samuel Branch having claim or
N claims embraced in tho first class Of debts, proy
dod for in certain deed executed 10 me by the
said sam Branch, bearing date the 2sh day of ,Janus
~, 1912 and Of record in the Clerks office Of Campbell
county hereby notified and required TO furnish me
with a statement Of their respective claims by tie Goth
Of November next, they may be thereafter forever
debarrcd from any participation in said deed; and all
those indebted 10 me, trustee aforesaid, whose notes
were due the 10Th of this month. must come forward
and settle, shall put them in the hands of officers for
collection Letters me will be addressed To Oakville
Z, o. Buckingham county,
WILLIAM ID. BRANCH,
Trustee Of Sanh Branch.
The Richmond Wing will please To publish the above
advertisement twice week ill tho 18th Nov next,
in the country paper, and forward its account To this or
fee for collection.
July II t25N
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" @ &c T.
TO FARMERS.

fElHE subscriber has rented for the prosen, year the
j. AMHERST MILLS, situated Immediately on
tho hank Of the Canal-ani s now prepared TO receive
and grind Nhea, for toll He terms nn,h; or he
will give barrel u superne Flour Richmond nspec
,on for five bushels OF whcat-Or II any persons wish
To ship their Wheat To Richmond, he will receive and
ors md il with all possible despatch, at such price
cannot Gail 10 please ! refer to Jas H. Lampkn Jno
NJ Williams, David w. Barton Esqrs., Col Iang
horne and Gen Rodcs. JAS. SUIPHlN.
Amherst. August 4. 1912 "a
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.Gs.r.. UiR,an Muse, adm Of DIN. Greenwood d.,s
7hoaas "A. Holcombe and JAn NJ. Oteg. parsn,r,
m,der The firm Of Holconibe T. Otey, .frmistcad 4
Bn~,ceH and Lewis Cooper:
fUNAKE NOTICE, that shall. on the oath dsv os
j. October, 1912, al tho house Of Stephen WoS
in tho County If franklin, Va proceed TO take the de-
positions Of John Pator aud Others be read on tn.
trial ola suit in chancery depending in the Circuit S
pcror Court Of Law and Chancery for Bedford Conn
iy in which am Plaintiff and you are Defendants, and
shall continue tho taking Of said deposons for tire.
day. Yours, Sc. JOHN 1TNSLEY
.2dnr. Of JcstPh H. letter decd.
Sept. IL wiw.
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O0KS, ST.gTEO.7'.7ssY', sc
VALUABLE LAND, STOCK, &C.


~ virtue ola Deed Of Trust executed to the sub
date 22d day of May 1910, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of Campbell county, for certain purposes
therein expressed shall proceed to sell the pom
October, 1872 The
Tract Of Land
conveyed in said decd aud which said Fitzpatrick
now resides. This Land lies about II miles from
Lynchhurg, two from Swinncy's Tavern. and two from
Campbell Court house, containing by survey 14G
More than halfof il is in woods large portion of which
is fine Tobacco Land. The cleared Land is under a
good fence OF good quality. well adapted To farming.
aud susceptible OF high degree ot Improvement 1t IS
waicrcd by Beaver Creek on which there is some fine
bottom Land Tho buildings are comfortable.
At the same time and place, stall sell or head
of work Horses. about % head Of Sheep upwards Of 20
head Of Hogs, IS head of Cattle, Plantation Utensils Sc
e r NJ
For the Land, onc-thrd cash. or 60 days negotiable
paper satisfactorily endorsed. with interest added for the
balance OF the Land aud two years credit the pur-
chaser executing bonds with approved security. carry
ing interest from date The other property will be sold
ON credit until LIST day Of April next, Tor Of five
dollars and upwards the purchaser giving bond and
cury. carrying interest from the day of sale; for
under five dollars the cash will be required
The Land Will be shown to any By Mr.. Peter
Fitzpatrick. Acting as Trustees, we shall Only convey
such llc is vested in u.s. but believe the title perfect
" good Possession will be given 25th December with
the privilege oisoeding Wheat and following this Fall
c. l.. MOSBY.
SAM'L. NOWLIN,
Trustees
Sept. s $50
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E'iOu.hs and CuItiyatOrs!!

VH1ilE subscriber is Agent for the sale of the justly
i celebrated PLOUGIlS manufactured by Ruges.
Nonrse & Mason. of Worcester Massachusetts, These
Plongs have been introduced with great into
Virginia and North Carolina. Arrangements being
made to keep in Iynchburg, full of the fol
LOWING various kinds and sizes
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Franklin Lands fOrSalc.

TuNlIE subscriber offers ior sale his Lands. lying on
4 Magadoc creek in Franklin county, and on the Dsn-
VILE Franklin and Ptsy lyana Turnpike road There
three four Tracts adjoining each other containing
in the whole between three and four thousand acres
most Of rich Mountain Tobacco Land. That portion of
The Land lying The creek and the turnpike has fair
proportion of creek bottom, and is well calculated 10
make good farm. On this tract there good Tobac-
Houses, oxcelleat Saw Mill, and four Apple Or.
chards The Land is divided into three settlements
but it will be subdivided Unnecessary, and sold in lots
to suit persons wishing to purchase.
The above mentioned Lands II moi sold privately be-
fore the lsi day Of October next will that day. be of
iered. at public auction, 10 the highest bidder
Tho terms will be, one third cash and one and two
years credit for the balance On the purchasers giving
bond with good and sufficient security.
Any person DESTROYS Of seeing these Lands will plecse
call on Mr. John A. Smith or Mr.. Zackfied Wade, who
live them, and either Of whom is authorized TO sell
JOHN II. WADE.
Ang. p WHO
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AUCTION AND COMMISSION
BUSINESS.



III AVING removed to the house recently occupied
L by Mr.. John liollins. nearly opporite the Market
House. tenders his services his friends and the pub
lie,
Auction and Commission Merchant.
lie will attend to the sale of Real Estate. Negroes
Horses and every description of Merchandise.
His acquaintance with the resident dealers in Ne
groes, as well as pretty extensive acquaintance in the
contiguous neghborhood will afford him every facility
IN the sale OF that species of property His spacious store
room and cellar, will enable him keep in good condi
ion every article of merchandise he may receive on
tignmonf.
lie deems II futile to make flourish OF promise and
WILL therefore, only say that he will be grateful for pat
fonagc. and those who bcsow it, may rely upon Justice
AT his hands.
lie will take charge of Negroes to be offered for sale
either privately publicly, and board them at 25 cents
per day until the sale is effected Reasonable advances on
property in hand.
REFERENCES
Snuthsoa H. Darts, Sr. John j. P,rris
Richard 1lree John Iiolins
mckinney s. .Nesby Henry Darts
Me Corkc g. .HcDmicl JThie, Tardu & Urine
Burton & Rodes Hancock 6. adams
The Richmond Country Wing will publish the
above advertisement weekly four weeks and send ac
count to this office for collection.
Dee. Is ts
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT,

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT,
For the Eastern District of Virginia.
AUGUsr %, 1912:
DETER FITZPATRICK of the county Of Camp
Il bell, having filed petition praying that he may
be declared Bankrupt: 1t is ordered. that all persons
claiming to be the creditors Of the said Peter FzpaircS
show to the court, on the 24h day of September
next, why the said Peter Fitzpatrick be not dcclared
bankrupt pursuant the act Of Congress in that BEHALF
and that copy Of this order be published in the news
papers according the 22d and 24h rules Of court.
A Copy-Teste.
Aug 25 WOW
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT,

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT,
For the Eastern District Of Virgin,
SEPTEMBER Is, 1912:
WILLIAM A. DRISKILLof, the county ofC ampbell.
W having filed petition praying that he may be de-
clared Bankrupt: II is ordered tina, all persons claim
ing 10 be creditors of the said William A. Drsk show
cause to the court, on the 18th day of October next
why the said William A. Drskbc declared bank
rnPt pursuant to the act Of Congress in that behalf and
that copy OF this order be published in the newspapers
according TO the 22d and oath rules of court.
Copy--Tcsie.
HENRY GIBSON, CPk.
sept 10 WOW
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To TANDY X. KIDD
AkE NOTICE. that on the 18th day of Octbe,
u next, at the office Of John Wills in the town Of
yhchourg shall take the depositons Richard Perkins
and Others read evidence in the sui, now ependno
IN the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chanccry for
the Lynclburg, in which am Plaintiff and YOU and
Others are deiendanis and that II from any cause said de-
positions should not be taken the day above named
shall take tho same the 10Th Of October next being
the day following. JOHN Il. JOHNSON.
sept ID wdw
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Trustees SWlc Of gc0l Estate,

DURSIANT to Deed of Trust executed BY
Il Hezakah Jordan, formerly Of the town CT Lynch
burg. To the undersigned and Geo p Richardson, bear
ing date !. ID day of November el1 aud duly recorded
III the office Of The Corporation OF Lynchurg. for the
purpose oil securing certain sums u money due 10 G,n.
H. w. D Cabeil, Will proceed 10 sell, by way of public
auction 10 the highest ii er, for ready un,ny before tho
door Of the Franklin Hotel in the Of ,ncunrg on
the 3d Of day OF September next, certain half
Lot of Ground lying ard being in the town aforesaid
Twelfth street. at the junction Of said street and first
alley. with the arpnr'cnanccs thereon.
The title to the aur' sald property is believed to be
unquestionable but selling as Trustee, ! will convey
such title only vested in me by the deed aforesaid
GEO. NIiirLOCkE.
Sept. w3w
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NIRGiNlA:-At rule. held in the Clerks Office Of thu
County Court of Bedford Monday, the 1st day Of Au
gust, 1912:
William Kasey Sr and John Board and William Nee abe,
late merchants and partners trading under the sl and firm
of Board * Mceabe, tlaintils,
against
Nancy Hatcher, Elizabeth Nancy John Ferguson %ss
Marcy and jcmnla his wife, Stephen Mcbride and !.
his wife, Nancy Semouas, Thomas Semonas and Pcrmenas
English and Newton kascv and John Board administrators
with the will eAed Of jeremiah Ferguson decd.
defendants.
In CHANCERY.
The Defendant Elizabeth Maxey not having entered her
appearance and given security according TO the Act Of AZ,
semby and the rules OF hi, court and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that she is inabant Of this Com
monweal ordered that tie said defendant appear
here the fourth Monday in October next and
the bill OF the plaintiffs and that copy Of this order
be forthwith inserted III newspaper published in the
town of Lynchburg for two months SUCCESSFULLY and posted
at the front door OF the courthouse Of this county
ACopy-Teste,
Ro. C. MITCHELL, c.r,c.
August 19 WIN
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3, the sea side

ST. now, when morn i mellow, ard he ,hslis,
AL white beneath your feet, seem talking ezlls,
Fullof the drcwsy murmur efthe tide,
whils sweeping Of the winds. al sad and low,
Cords in the mssrafal hstm,By, A. th,ash
ssms sriri, sishd
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WILLIAM ID. BRANCH,
Ih.urina III G.u.I H..L


Land for sale.
4 AGAIN offer for sale, Tract of Land near Loving
y ston in Nelson county. containing
-Four hundred and twenty Acres.
This Land is Of good quality and well mbered and is
capable Of making first rate farm. There is also
Good NH SITE
on the land. A. have other induconent in selling
than To pay my debts the terms will accommodating
the complishmcnt of that desirable object will per
nit. Mr.. John Stevens, Jr. is residing the Land.
and will show it to any person disposed purchase and
Is fully authorized To contract for The same.
1.-THE above land is not sold by the o"'.. Monday in
ION, in front of Chri',oPhorT Estes tavern
}. GARLAND.
July Il is
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timber ALSO "A large assortment of l. of
the various patterns commonly used in this section Of
country all of which will be sold low for cash. All
pairs in the above business done with despatch.
DAVID u. REEFS.
August II WIN
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ssF.s-bsrs CONE
Ths sosss Auser,n, with face -e-e-e,
Sn,ics hland adieu 10 Summer, like sass-
nisnisxinE CAV favorise; ,aesan
OF sira md 5sr IS stiil upon The bsssre.
A:ss, DO 40 leaves are fallen fros. the trees,
sspssnesr's come
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E.FDJ. .l'OTFCE.

r1NHE undersigned have associated themselves in the
Il practice Of Law, under the firm Of
EDLEY Il SPENCE.
They viii give attention to all business confded to
their charge and will attend the courts Of Campbell
Amherst. Bedford aud the Corporation Of Lynchburg.
Office on the right side Of tho alley passing from
Nesss. Payne s Gregory's Book Store TO the Wash
ngton Hotel where thr other will generally H.
found. DAVID r. EDLEY.
DAVID T.. SPENCE.
june % ts