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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

vaE WAGONER.

God blsss YOU, hos,est wagner
Bat, cir, your eoa, and vest
Were out Of date a month sge--
Your Ia, is not the best
yea ass nj whisAered nor psrfamed-
You have no glove or fan
Yen are no dandy-hat you arc
Another thins-a man.
And ron are awkward, WAGNER
Your feet sre no, turned out
You sit. and stand, and wax upright,
And will not lounge about,
How you would tread pailor floor,
Upon morning "eall.'
Your motions, like yrnr notions, are
Are By far too natural.
You are no, polished wagner.
For veu viii smile OF frosn,
Just a. You love OF loathe a man,
And kiss or knock him down;
You have no, learned to smile in hate,
To compliment anj--choaf.
ronr soul comes forth IN speech and look
To ever, man you meet
Pus when tire crowd 81 souls shall stand
ni.rohcd Of mortal clay
When, from each jewel miHd, the dross
on earth shall fall away
When sin shall grow more dark and duh,
And only Virtue shine
What gem among eaIth's vanished one',
Shall he more bright than thne'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

TuE BrN.rirs OF WAR-An English officer vii
tiny 10 his friend in England from Ching keang 600 says:
II such loss of life aud propertv took place
here; lost officers and mcn enough. but it is nposs
BILE compute the loss of the Chinese. for, when
they found they could stand no longer against MS, they
cut the Threats Of their wives and children drove them
INTO wells and ponds. and then DESTROYED themselves
In many houses there were from eigh twelve bodies
and myself have seen n dozen women and children
drown themselves in small pond the day after the fight
The whole Of the city and subcrbs of ruins
whole streets have been burnt down.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
Criticize corNIYo-uA, u,,J\

One the principal achievements OF the democratic
majority 81 the House AT Delegates. Is the creation OF
new county ant parts of the counties OF Hanover Lew
~ and Nnod. winch Is 10 rejoice IN the of Rich
II aye,"I' IN Richie Co,ny. The Court louise oi
ms lannon's county VI presume will he located IN the
village oi Seren Principles" The upper precinct IL
he 1irH Goat Turn, and the lower one will be csab=
llshed at S"gthfon Petcrsbtpg Mteiigenccr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
VIRGIN n:

VESa.sNlt:
7 Rules holden in the Clerks Office OF the Crcnt SUI
pclior Court 81 Law and Chancery for tle Town Of
l.ynrhburF, on the 9Th day OF february, 1915
l homas y. t.ubank, Plaintiff,
against
William ". Scott, Samuel Nj Garland. and VIM. NJ
alIcr, admfs 81 David Garland decd Boyd Miller and
Jno McDaniel, cAos of Lindsay McDanc who exor
James pondeton, deed. Defendants
lN CUNNCERY.
The defendant Boyd Miller having entered his sp-
pearauce and given security according 10 The Act OF Assem-
bly, and the Rules OF this Court and appearing by sase
tory evidence that he is nabIant u this II
ordered That the said defendant appear here The
Monday May Chat being rule day) and the
original and amended bills Of thc plaintiff and that copy
o this order be forthwith inserted paper printed
the town Of ynchburg, ior months ucces> ely,
posted at the front door Of the courthouse, said
ACupy-reste,
d. ROBES elk.
Feb Q WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
" | IT,
E';sss S.AGI
"a VIE subscriber is anxious 10 sell h.:
a G'ssACI OF LAND


lying seven miles vest of Liberty, ijcdCrd Court
House, each side OF the Iynchburs and Salem Turn
pike road, and containing 325 acres. There is ON the
tract Saw and trist MILL. in first rate remain
There is great quantity Of pine timber The tract and
great deal belonging 10 the neghbors the mill =
Should the purchaser he inclined keen Pubic House
there is it OF the best wagon stands in the STATE,
where he will have market for all be can make AT his
door. The Dwelling House is large two story bull.
dlng and two good Ice Houses the wagon stand
spoken Of and one at my own hou,e that be SUI
passed IN any country Tor keeping ice, and all essary
Oui ImsrS
There are about fifty acres of BOTTOM LAND.
the greater part OF which is excellent. There
POO acres Of WOOD LAND. LOO Of " Alch is first rate
lomcco land-lhe Improvements are new aud coinpr-
ta)c-thc wafer cannot le surpassed ~ the Stale 4
further description IS deemed unnecessary person
wishing TO purchase will view the premises before buy
ing. 1t may be ~ond red at my wanting sell sue.
valuable property The Physlrians advise that
Southern climate would be the means Of restoring my
we'S health, and have determined 10 sell. Persons
wishing 10 purchase would do well To cali soon,
have no doubt. owing t, It's location and advantages.
VIII be Il ready sale. IANBN X. JONES.
\. b omitted 10 mention that There is ais
TAN YARD Just ready to 90 into operation. the
land f. H. J
! jan. 10 W.T.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

\ Coon Sroay.--Coloncl Harry Ba5cock OF the l.
y. Army, an educated man Of brilliant conceptions and
oaiorlai esdowmcnls very eccentric parsonage,
yet universally courted as boon companion. On
tam time when his regiment formed for prayers, it
was announced that the chaplain unable 10 attend
through sudden indsposition. The colonel Instantly
mounted the mpulplt-commanded attention As
snlned 4 reveranal attitude with solcmnlzcd counte
nance and burst forth in strain of the imprisoned
coqucncc. Nor. said the 10 this writer. was
there full drawn breath in the extensive and enwrapt
auditory while snppcaon on snpplicatiun for every
ear bly, blessing, and the of both ictc and
Gentle nations, In accordance with pulpitabs If HAT
day, were offered up in a submlly Of language and
manner never before witnessed Then after an appmpri
ate pause. he proceeded: And for enemies IN par-
iicu'ar, O. Lord, besecch thee hear our PRAYER,
that they mag the Of their ways. and be speed
~ brought 10 of Justice. aud end Of their op
press've and wicked usurpaons. But If not, (chang
ing MS voice and manner TO corresponding degree.
thcn Lord, brace hearts, arms. and per
mt us to take vengeance into hands here OF
sudden he came Dan abrup, pause OF some few moment
linen breaking forth anew, in contascd style of
tory. he added-"Bnt, O Lord wha, shall we say of
those cursed Indians Damn 'em all Amen. The
d'ne" was responded by every ono, and followed by
three loud hus:as.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

\ letter from gentleman nj Old Point dated Feb. II.
says: "A serious aec1dtnt occurred here yesterday alter
noon--wh'e firing some - Founders al target d
,hem hurSed, piece OF which struck sergeant of the
Ordinance Department, cnrHg hun completely in iwp.
His bead aud shoulders, striking Capt.. lIuger, knocked
him down; lieutenant and five sly men were knock
ed dowuh by the concession, bu, fortunately other per
sun than the sergeant was injured
.Nortak Bcacon.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

Increase of Roman Catholics in The United Stotes.-
The number Of Roman Catholics in the United States
has been lately estimate At 100000, increase Of
10000 since the beginning of the year 1912. OfchurcheS
and capcls hefe I aud 50 in process Of constnc-
ton. making total OF CSC. OF officiating priests the
number is 572; i9of,hese have been made in the year
1912. "a new churches have been erected in 1872 II
Of which the diocese OF New York Philadelphia
.i,ncricmi.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
s.Alssg1NDEEs Deed OF Tsss's j..

HbN WRIT T. of a deed Of trust. executed To me by
- Thomas T.. Waugh, bearing date the 2Gh day oil
January. lSi2. and of record IN the Clerks Office OF The
County Court"i Amherst for purposes in sand deed
mentioned will offer public auction for cash. in the
town of Stsunton. on Nj nday. the 9th of February
next, ONE NEGRO BOY. named Addisln--and ON
"Wednesday. the Sh day of March next. at Amherst
Court House. all the interest OF said Thomas F.. Wang h
IN the LANDS belonging to the heirs OF James Waugh
and lying and being in the counties Of Amherst and
Bedford. Also. the balance of the Negroes embraced in
said deed, to vii: William, Nelson George and Slvy.
The title is believed to be unquestonable but will esnvey
only such title vested III by the deed aforesaid.
J.CRAWFORD, Trustee
Jan. 10 ISM
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

ELssLEH.The Parisiaus continue to run their RIGS
upon MS with regard To this danscusc. According the
Steele, Mr.. Van Buren, popped the question" to her
while in this country; but the goddess would con
sent to share the Republican thpne. The Steele has
readers who will dou5t swallow the oke as an excel
lent fact.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

II is melancholy reflection to think upon what very
shadow human happiness depends. A smile or frown-
KIND or angry word, can make this world appear unto
us almost paradise, instant seem to change it
INTO scene oi desolaon. One moment does the heart
glow with graiitcde and thank luness the creator of
all things that Give. and move and have our be-
ng and the mex, sensible only the dstesscs and suf
erlngs OF existence, we would most gladly be numbered
with the dead.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

Plaintiff
AGAINST
William VI Waller and Samuel NJ Garland, alministra-
tors of David s Garland decd II. Garland widow
tho sand DAVID : Garland, and the same William NJ. Val
and Ann $, his wife, late Ann = Garland John T. Cobbs
and Jane NJ his wiic late Jane NJ Garland William H.
Garland Edward A. Cabcil and Mary h, his wife, late
Mary r. Garland, Samuel NJ Garland Patrick H. Garland
caroline Garland, I.andon &. Garland and Louisa +, hi>
WIFE, and Alice {. Cabc George X. Cabel, David $. q
tabc and Lewis Il. tahcll, the tour last infant children
and heir, Of Eliza Cabcll, decd, late Eliza v Garland
sam c Garland, Archibald Robertson 4 Co and John l..
Harris Defendants
On the motion If Samuel Marx of Joseph Marx
decd, by counsel, who filed his petition and exhibit,
rule is awarded Ia him against the Plaintiff and gains, all
the defendants, returnabe here the Sh day ot the
term TO show caae, II any they against the plaintiff
why the plaintiff shall not amend ms bill and make the
Marx, executor aforesaid, party defendant this
and against the defendants VIII, the said Marx shall not
be made party defendant thereto: Nhercupon, the
came to be heard by the consent Of parties, the papers
formerly read and the report of commissioner nsloy made
pursuance of tie order of the 18th OF July, 1854 and
argued by couasc consideration whereof and BY like
the thus passing upon any Of the pn-
eples Of the bat permitting the remain with the
said report Tor future consideration and exceptions
party doth adiadsc, order and decree, that the deien-
dans, w illIam VI Waller and Samuel NJ Garland. be and
they are hereby appointed Receivers in the with full
power and anhoy to rent upon the best terms they
and to collect the and hold the subject 10 the
tire order Of the court the Real estate in the Report of
missioner insley mentionedas being hand ard
N in the possession of David $ Garland decd giving the
fenos possession Tor the purpose of seeding small grain
forthwith and full possession the first dsy
the tenants continue until the fast day Of January, lsli
but csarving the right seeding crop of small grain upon
the lands al the usual time in the wear. And by like
consent of tic portes the court doth ais adulge and
decree that thu same William NJ, Waller and Samuel NJ
Garland who hereby lined commissioners that
purpose do alter advertising the and place of sale
hnty days IN the : |. Y nc burg irg N ~" and
like notice at the front door of Amherst CouIou proceed,
on or alter the ls day OF January next to sell Amherst
Court House, the highest bidder, credit of twelve
approved security, the slaves following ais in the said report
mentioned that isto negro sampson, man
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
RicuMosp, JAs. 10Th, 1913.
A "REMINISCENCES.

1t has been question: much agtai,d heretofore who
tho originator ol the idea Of the law. passed some
twenty five years ago provide for thr support Of the
surviving Officers and Soldiers OF the Revolutionary
War. The credit Of that measure has been given 10
different individuals high character both ~ and out ri
tonrress, who known have urged the passage oi
thr rst act upon the subject II has been charged
times to have beer Northern measure, the irrt Of
Northern eupidiy &c.-and ii hasheen occasionally
preached as y Federal measure. Accidentally turning
portion II the history OF Congress yesterday
surprised ourselves To find that the Revolutions
" Pension System actually originated with John Ran
delphi, u Roanoke (eycn that distinguished Federdlst
who moved, the list day OF Dec, lso1, that "proys
ION ought to be made. by law for adequate and
Portable support ri such officers and soldiers of the late
Revolutionary army still existing . state Of in
dgencc, disgrace u 10 the country which owes us Ito
efllrs to their raiufo This resolution was debated IN
Committee Of the Whole two days and on the ith oil
the samo month was agreed 10. and a committee
appointed Ia bring ia bill accordingly Before that
committee reported bill. however, VIZ the 18th Of
came month, the embargo recommended by the
President, and passed by Congress the Odd inm
whirh tme he deficiency in the and the grow
lng interest ot onr Foreign Relations absorbed the
ienon 81 Congress. that it until after the close
nf the war which followed thai Congress REQUIRED Ia
the subject. under the recommendation Of President Won.
fon, when. in March, 1878 the existing provisions on
the subject worc IN part enacted into law.
National inteiliecnctr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
VIE(:EN Ma:

NIEGENlA:
rules held in the Clerk, Office of the Circuit Superior
~ Court OF Law and tHaAeery holden IN and Tor the
county Of Campbell, Tie Ind da, January, 1913
Sarah Hunter, Plaintiff,
against
Campbell A. Davidson Thomas u. Carlwcll and Samp.
son swans, Defendants.
Is CHANcERY
The defendant Campbell A. Davidson no. having entered
his appearance and given security according the Act o
Assembly and the rules Of this Court, and app, ang "
satisfactory evidence that he is inhabitant OF this
ca it is ordered that said defendant do appear
the first day OF the next April oi said Court and
the bill OF the plaintiff and that copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in TIE town Of
ynchburg Tor two months successvey and posted the
front door OF the Courthouse of this county, Coui
day. Copy.-'reStc,
JNO. d. ALEXANDER. Crk
Jan. 70 WIN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

Inc very worthy members of the Legislature Of Ar
KANSAS recently passed bill 10 pay themselves specie
for their services but Governor Yell very properly aud
promptly put the executive veto upon it, The mem
GERS oie Legislative tho return Of the bill to them
b. ssrd II by the constitutional majority
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
Jan. 26

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT,
For the Eastern District of Virginia
Jan. 25, 1915:
Holm }. LOVING, of the county of Nelson. having
- filed petition praying that he may be declared
bankrupt 1t is ordered that all persons claiming to be
creditors tthe said John j. Loving show cause the
court on the 9Th day of March next why the said John
}. Loving be- not declared a bankrupt pursuant an
act OF Congress- IN that behaa and that copy of this or
der be published in the newspapers according the 22d
and gath rules OF Court. Copy-'resie
HENRY GIBSON, elk.
Jan. 26 w5w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

statement OF the religious population oi the United
States is said by the Rochester Democrat to be derived
from yarnns s1nrcts seycIal Of which are nhentc:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT.
For the Eastern District Of Virgins.
Jan. q, 1873.
IN p. WATKINS. Of the county of Buckingham.
d" having filed a petition pta,ing that he may
be declared Bankrupt: 1t is ordered that all persons
claiming To be creditors Of the said II. p. Watkins,
SHOW cause to the court, the 10Th day Of March
neat. why the sad II. 7. Watkins be not declared
bankrupt. pursuant to The act Of Congress il thai be
half and that copy ot this order be published in hs
news apors according To the 22d and 2ih rules Of court
a Copy-'T'se.
HENRY GIBSON, Ci'k
Jan 26 WOW
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

T.. DRIVES.
Feelings of gratitude prompt him 10 tender 10 b;s
friends and patrons who have generously snpno,,a.
him hcretoirc his warmrs thanks. and in taknu m;
establishment. spaeuly solicit. continuance Of thor
support in Tins way.
The location Is pleasant the rooms are very cumf,,,
BILE. with good stable and spring Of excellent water
within few yards Of the door. enabling him to uske -.
who may favor him with their patronage. comf,uahl.
In fine he would say the Farmers and Planters of Tho
country, to the Travelling Public. 10 ALL call al III. u
Mon and You shall be comor'able-be made to feel a,
II o NJ f.
Jan. 9 yusn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
IL CnANrIRY.

The defendant, Philip Wilkinson, having entered liz
appearance and given security ccnrhs 10 the act oil ASS
hN aud the rules OF this und Appearing by slsac
evidence Ilat he il not nhlin of th4
wealth. ordered that he do appear here rn dt~t d1y
OF the term md answer the plaintiffs hu; Hni HAT
cop, this order be inserted in newspaper published
ia ,urhhug, months SucceSsiNrl, aud POSTED
the front door the courthouse tins county
day. toPN-Iestt,
JOS WILSON elk.
Feb, I6 wan
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

Virginia
,nir. held IN the clrr Office If the cir, nit superior
n court law md chunGery lur Brduri ouunly 9TH
htv at February, 1873:
Leroy Coleman, Plaintiff,
against
Phip WiiNnson Samuel Garland aud Pembroke Gnrad,
llpfn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23

WISH to purchase five hundred bushels ofgood Oats.
d for which will give the market price in cash.
MELVILLE TALBOT.
FOR SALE-l0 barrels Tanners Oil
NJ. T.
Dec. %. ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
ROBERT .WOKEeF.SS
tm|''iiIk
ElS:sz,

SHAS talcn the u " / o :, n TT,
q on Main street, recently occupied by Mr.. Hon,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
TIE WHEAT GROWING STATES.

Il appears ft.u the following facts established by the
OF 1911 that the largest Wheat-Gruwing States
ia the Cu0n is
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-23
DISTRESSING OCCIRRENCE.

Fhi'ade'phia Feb. /, 1913.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-04-15

corr odlngs OF envy, the terrible di.a,,
nmenls of ambition, The morliticalirns
Of vanity, sensitive TO the slightest brea;i.
Of censure, the pangs of neglect, the bur.
ming pains of an excited competition,
and the writhing agonies OF utter Ieiiuc
TO win the need of popular applause; tl-
humblest laborer who honestly earns hs
living by active industry, would find Ii.
tie occasion for the envy with which these
classes are SO often regarded. lie woulu
see r"as on TO acquesce in condition,
which, if not open TO the honors of liter
airy success, is not ubjec ted to the perils
and notifications of failure; and, if it
supplies no wIeaths 10 adorn The brow, it
is sure not to be doomed to bleed under
a crown Of thorUs. would not speak
with dlspa a5cment of any Of tie hoaest
professions Of life, and every trade anu
profession is honest which is innocent
and useful. In civilized community,
the wants Of men arc multiplied to
great extent. As plenty by industry in.
creases, luxury must be expected to in
crease; and when luxury increases, artifi-
cial wants are multiplied. Artificial
wants become transferred into actual
wants. Nor would limit the wants Ct
man to that which is absolutely necessa-
ry. Man is bound, in humble gratitude
10 enjoy as well as to live. He NAV
seek the elegant and ornamental, as the
necessary and useful. So far from being
sin TO innocenlly enjoy the blessings
which providence puts within our reach
of acquisition by industry; and equally
duty TO increase them to their utmost
capacity. What privileged dweller in The
country can look upon this beautiful
world, and regard it merely as a vast
Penlentiary, in which mems only por-
ton is TO cheat one another, to be misera-
bic, and TO die. COLMAN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-04-15

Peach TREEs-When bearing trees
are planted in low places, the blossom
buds are urged forward by the warmth Of
day, aud the increased severity Of nigh;
lrosts destroys them. But on hills, these
extremes Of heat and cold do not occur,
hence they generally escape. One of the
early settlers of Wayne county, near Pal
mvra, twenty-four years ago planted
peach orchard on a hill nearly one hun
bred feet above the average height Of land,
and during twenty years since they first
began TO bear, he has los. only one crop
by Irost.-C uHiraior.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-04-15
THE VALUE OF PORTRAITS.
BY BARRY CORNWALL.

There is something delightful in the
intercourse which We have with anolher's
likeness. 1t is himself, only once reno
we'd; he is visible, not tangible, we have
his moiety. In a picture of history, there
is often, indeed, more to admire than in
the face of one individual man or woman.
There is more room for the skill of the
artist: it is better adapted to excmpily Il
moral. Butthc sentiment that chains us
to the other is wanting; we are not famii-
lar with it: one is brave matter-a spIcn-
did Thing; the other is person, and be-
comes our friend II is thus that
affection and kind 1t is thus that form tbs
and features of the child are made known
TO It's pinIng parents alar off. 1t is thus
that the faces which we loved to look
upon are redeemed from the grave, and
sent 10 lis across deserts and wood and
mountains, or over a thousand leagues Of
water. This is the greatest boast of art.
most delightful victory. 1t annihia,es
space, if not time, and make the absent
happy.