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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04

L circuit superior court of Law aud chancery, con
IA tinued by adjournment, and held for the county
ct Amherst at The court house, on Saturday the 3ls day.
Of August 1874
John w. Young and John G. Meem late merchants and
partners, trading under the style o Young s. Meem,
Plaintiffs,
against
Nancy Phelps, in her right and as trustee for her
children, James f. Thorn'oa and Frances his wife
and others, Defendants.
This cause came 10 be heard upon the papers for
merly read aud The report OF Commissioner Brown
made pursuant the order Of the st day of April lS43
and argued by counsel; and the rule made against
the defendant Nancy Philips, Thursday last, being
returned executed the doth ORDER that the
be enlarged TIL the next term and that the report
aforesaid be reconlmitted to the same commission
er. before WHOM the court doth order that the
defendant Nancy Philips and james Powell. the
present trustee, do render account of the value,
quantity and quality of the rst estate, well the
annual value, aud profits and what disposition has
been made OF The same and particularly Of the bonds for
the last and present years. hires of the negroes and
of the land IN the bill and proceedings mentioned which
accounts the said commissioner is directed 10 examine,
state and SETTLE and make report 10 the court with
matters specially stated, deemed pertinent by himself
or required by the parties TO be stated And the said
commissioned is authorized 10 examine the said trustees
upon nerrogalories touching the subject matter OF the
said accounts. A Cnpy--resle,
ROBERT TiNsLEY. Cpk.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Amherst Court House, Sept. l2lh, 1874. :
The parties interested IN the foregoing order will
take notice that have appointed the 2nd day OF Decem
Der next, To commence the accounts therein inen.
Toned which day 10 O'Clock in the morning they
requested to attend my office, with their accounts.
vouchers and copies u court papers prepared for exams
nation and settlement. RO. Nj. BROWN, Con'r.
Nov 4 w3w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04
ATTENTION uusE COMPANY

Attend regular meeting u your company lhis NJ n
day evening a, the Council Chamber 6i O'Clock -
equipped as hye-laws direct } I. RCRfoN,
Ir. l.. luse Company.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04
NE w. OOD,S.

I'VE are now receiving an extensive assortment Of
w STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS
which having been purchased with great care in de
cning market, will be sud al least as low they
be bought at from any other house IN this place Wo
respectfully invite those IN want OF Goods 10 call and
anime our stock az we intend 10 se cheap
TURNER y BURWEI.L.
Oct IA bw
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04

r TO AMHERST VOTERS.
.SG "A oa' VIII leave Buyd's wharfa o'clock pre-.
otr, ,, "i, u" 'r D.ilards precinct All Wing
's WI Please ausai.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04

e,. The elarcl,ly particulars Il The twfnlly sud
"a v,,len, death Of Gen. James w. Pegram. the
n...,s,, Of he gank Of Virginia, ard years ago
...asn, Of this place, by the explosion Of s,eamboa,
,.,. ousye. v III be read with deep interest by the
com muni,y generally, who ln'w his n'lle qualities
.fhead and iear'-t"l with sill te'r'r by those VII"
,ooyed the pleasure Of his personal acquaintance See
another column.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04

TIE Cherokee .'droeaie is the tile Of paper
,.l numbers Of which We have received. published
ia Taequah, in the Cherokee nation. edited by Wm
y p,ss & owned by the Nsiiyon itself. Independently
=, III. almost miraculous eyen-certsny no event would
+, "a been regarded more miraculous quarter ot a
.,o,ury sc,-of arer published by the Abolgines Of
hi. country rarity in The English language, and rarlly
=, The Cherokee mngue. we say, independently OF this
.,,romsance the paper is otherwise interesting, being
,,,.d with matters pertaining 10 local affairs. showing
tho rapid advances which this tribe If the o'gal owners
f,b, American continent have made and conlinu-
ing 70 msLe in The se' nee OF government, as wei as in
.i, organization and in religions know ledge. Aud
the pspe'os have done US the honor to constitute the
.spior editor Of the Fngnan Of the agents Tor the
r.wr will af,rd Us great pleasure 10 receive and for
ward the names Of subscribers. specn,n may be seen
Al the Virsnian oilice
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04
LOCKS AND HINGES.
VIC D.x.y'gEL r. nc COKKLE,

GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT coNsIoNmENrs OF
TOBACCO, FIODR and NIL kkTDS COU.N.
TRY PRODUCE.
On all such in hsnd. liberal advances will DO made and
tho interest Of their consi9nefs strictly observed.
Feb 10 ISL
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04
CHEAP GOODS.
NJ SlHrsS A. sgrotGo,.sc.

FkNliE subscribers are receiving their raIl and Win
L ter Stock Of GOODS, recently purchased IN the
Northern cities AT a decided decline IN pflres.
They offer their friends aud the public guod assort-
ment at
staple md Fancy Dry Goods. Grocc.
rics, Hats, shoes, = OOts. &c. Ac.
al the lowest sort OF prices.
The Ladies invited To examine their stock of
Fancy Goods, which, in style, qnality aud cheipness,
10 be surpassed DAVIS < BROTHER.
Oct. w4w II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04

FINE GUNS,
cINGIE and double barre-jusl opened, and for sale
~ chea7, by Fl. b. \ W. A. RICHARDS.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04
ROCERKES.

All Of which will be sold at prices 10 snl the tines
Asl am determined to SELL buyers need fear getting
good barcins. ID. L. L. PETERS.
OFT. q WON'T
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04
Superior SOAP.

lust recciveda fresh supply Oh Cosmetic Wash.
~ Balls, superior article or tho luel Eur sale by
JOHN H. SEiY.
Oct % w3alf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04
TO FARMERS AND PLANTERS.

Superior Fulled Cloths and Linseys. Blankets OF eve-
y style and quality, Kentucky aud Glasgow Jeans,
Casslnet plain and puId. Fur aud Woo Has, sole ioa
her. Heavy Btgdhs for Servants, Sc. Sc, sc. Also
larr Nitrk of
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04

Their stuck will be found comprise fall assort.
nent of all the varIus sul lie needed, and they in
vle the attention OF Buyers, with the fullest conde nee
that they can supp vevery want IN their hne.
New York, AngS 3ni
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-11-04

4 SUPPLY Of fresh Vanilla Beans for fIavoring
"A Jellies, Creams. Sc. For sale by
JOHN. II. SEAY.
Oct. % M3w II
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
The Washington Tragedy.

The pas, week has been one of awful So
emnity to the nation. The particulars which
we publish to-day, of The dreadful calamity OF
board the Princeton, have spread gloom ovel
the country such as has no: existed since tbs
death of the good and vcnerated Harrison
death has made frightful havoc among some o.
our most distinguished men, and the country
cannot but suffer severely from their loss The
loss TO the friends and families oflhe deceased
has also been great, and we sympaihizs mos
sincerely with those who have been so sudden
y and unexpectedly bereaved. Truly in the
midst of life We are in death
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
Mark your Enemies.

On Saturday last Mr. Cooper, of Adams coun.
ly, offered a Resolution in the House of Repre-
senialives, of this Slate, declaring ii 10 be 'th.
duty Of Congress TO protect American Industry
Gga'ast the competition Of foreign pduper labor,
which was adopted by vote Of 50 to 3S. Bu
our three learned and illuslrious Represents
tives, Smith, ,of Monroe, and Hinelne and Bach
man, Of Northampton, uOted against it; thereby
wishing 10 place the labor of lreeborn and inde
pendent Americans against that of pauper ten
cent a day labor of Europe. Let the people re.
member this next fall, when those worthless will
mo doubt ask for reelection
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
The State Conventions.

The Wing and the Loco Foco State Con
vcnlions, were both held a, Harrisburg on Mon
day last, but we have not YET heard the resul
,of either OF their deliberations On Sunda,
nearly all the Delegates had arrived, and Har
risburs was crowded with them and other prom
linen, politicians. II was not certain then whc
would be the nominees for GOVERNOR but III,
general impression was that the Wings woult
nominate JUDGE BANKS, and The locos HENRI
"A. MUHLENBERG. We shall be able 10 cem
all next week
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
New Jersey---COnyentio for u new
Constitution.

A bill has been introduced in Council TO re-
peal the act Of last gear dividing the State into
Congressional Districts. An act has passed by
both Houses, providing for The election Of dele
gates 10 state Convention for framing new
constitution for that state The election will be
held in the several counties and townships il
/ he state, OH the 18Th day of March next. The
delegates chosen are TO meet at Trenton on the
l4th day Of May, 10 frame constitution which
They are subsequently, TO deliver, duly sgned
.by ths officers, 10 the Governor Of the State be
|fled in the Office of the Secretary OF the Stale
An election TO determine whether the people
Twill accept or reject The constitutions, will be
shsld on the I'd Tuesday Of August, the 18Th
sinst. Each member OF the Convention is to re-
lceive 50 per day during lis session.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07

SdllIon OF The democratic party ia 1910, it is
shoped, Is sufficient inducemen, 10 arouse ey
sery friend TO exsrlion and action.
The contents of this letter should he mad.
known only to such Of our friends as will keen
/ their own council, and assist in organizing the
3pariy and 1t IS Ucry desirable that 1t should not
appear in any newspaper, or be communicated 10
our political opponents. The most eflicienl or
sganlZa;ion can be made without, noise or con(u-
,sion.
We desire TO open correspondence with the
saciive men in your county, and for that purpose
lyou will please forward the names Of such per-
sons and their Post Offices 10 the committee
las you think will take part III organizing the
State.
POST OFFICE WHEN AT HOME
! EdUqrd A. Peaniaan, Phiadslpha
4 A. L. Roumfort,
Henry W. Smith, Reading, Berks county.
jefferson K. Hickman, Eason, Northampton CO.
John B. Sterigere, Norrisiown, Montgomery co.
sJOSeph Ba'fy, Parkersvils, Chester co.
1 Asa DlnOck Monlrose, Susquehanna CO.
4 aObed Edison, Russeburg, Warren co.
W. Merryfetd- Hyde Parke, Luzerne co.
sDaniel L. SheTUood, MunsieId, Tioga co.
1 sAler. Breckenridge, Pmsburg, Allegheny CO.
! James K. Sno1cden, franklin, Venango CO.
William p. Shattuck Msadvilc, Crawford co
John HiH Ligonier, Wes,moreland co.
James Maemanus, Bellsfonte, Centre co.
/ Solomon Shindei, Gralz, Dauphin co.
William Bigler, Clearfeld Clearfeld CO.
Samuel N. Baily. Dillsburg York co.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Harrisburg, January 1914.
P. S. During The session OF The Legislature
the committee will Of course be addressed i,
] Harrisburg.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
Joseph Smiths Estate.
NOTICE.

The undersigned, appointed by the Orphan,
Court of Monroe County, TO make distribution
oG the money in the hands of George Smith,
Administrator of the Estate of Joseph, Smilh,
late of Tobyhanna township, i'll said County,
deceased, will attend TO the duties Of his ap-
on Saturday the SIKH day Of April
next, at The Prothonotarys Office, in Srouds-
burg, between the hours Of 10 A. N. and 4 P. N.
when and where all persons having claims
against said estate, are required Ia present
them, or be debarred from coming IN for share
lof such assets.
H. STROUD. Auditor.
March 7, lS44.---4t.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
From the Washington Globe.

POSTSCRlPT-We stop the press 10 an
'neunce most lamentabIe catastrophe which
occurred on board the Princeton steamer this
|evening. BY The bursting of one of the great
guns. the Secretary OF State, Mr.. Upshur the
Secretary of the Navy, Gov. Gilmer; Commo-
ldore Kennon, Chief OF the Bureau Of Consiruc-
lion Of the Navy Virgil Maxcy, Esq, and Mr.
Gardiner, of Southampton, N. York, were In
lslanlly killed and six sailors are reported bad
lily wounded. One Of The Presidents servants
Ia colored man, has since died.
Colonel Benton aud Captain Stockton were
Islighly injured. The accident happened abou
three O'Clock, some Two or three miles below
Alexandria Colonel Benlon's injury ar0se no
from any fragment of the gun but merely from
the concussion. He was al the but of The gun
taking its range when it fired. He was no
lsensble Of lis stunning effect until he had caIlel
lor aid TO The bleeding sailors.
He was stunned for time, hnt was enabled
70 walk alter reaching he shore, and has giyeI
Ia distinct account of The dreadful scene Cap
4 tain Stockton was barned by the powder bu
10, seriously injured.
Captain Stockton having, on successiv,
sdayS, eAtenoed lHVlialoHs 10 FlSH MS snip II
sihe executive and committees Of Congress. anc
I hen 10 both Hou.es--invited the ladies of tht
scity 10 an entertainment on this, which wa
ineant as the ga!a-day Of his beautiful ship. |
sopened brightly, but has closed in the mo.
1 sdreadful glonm over our community.
The only Circumstance calculated 80 reey
he all llpefsading distress, is, HAT Of the multi
st,,d,. III 4tlieS ., I'm ,yera o., hoqrl tl,o Ii; -,
soae vas injured. The happy exemption u sac
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
To Brighten a Locofoco.

We are indebted 10 an exchange paper Er
he following rcceipi:-' Take notice OF the
formation OF u Clay Club and a Locoioco ac-
of the unpopularily Of Van Bu-
ren-mix these with Van Buren,s letter agaIul
the painciples ard detail Of the present Tard I;
shake them well together; and when lhe paIIenJ
burns up The white Of his eyes, and becomes IN
easy, administer the whole mixture al dose,
and lock him up in a room with portrait Of
Clay and statement of the resull of the elec-
ton of 1910. He will no, recover until after
the Inauguration OF Harry Of the West as Pres
ident in l745"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
SIG 20
Pennsylvania HrOn.

New iron works have just been established
at Venango. Pennsylvania. The iron is said
TO be equal, if not superior, to Juniata. The
whole establishment is now in order and per
fection, and the regulator ofthe power excite
curiosity. Ii is "ny-wheeI" - feel III cir
conference, cast iron rim of several tons, AM
and turns with fearful velocity, making l40 rev
oluions in minute, speed sufficient TO pc,
form journey of 25, 900 miles, or ounce ruun
the earth in l6 days.
David Frame. Esq Sheriff Of Chester coun
|y, died on Saturday last.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
The Wings Of Michigan.

The right spirit prevails among our Whg
friends IN Michigan. They are forming Clay
Clubs all over The State, TO promote the esiab
iishmeni OF their principles. To impart al
idea of their enthusiasm, We need only state
that the Officers of the Oakland County Clay
Club, at Pontiac, have advertised for build
lng 5000 fses square in which TO hold iheir
meetings. They. had successfully tried all The
large rooms in the place, and were obliged lc
adjourn from one 10 another for want Of suffi
cient room.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
Circular Letter
Of COMMITTEE appointed By the Democrat
Members of the Legislature.

|Of COMMITTEE appointed By the Democratic
Members Of the Legislature.
We address you on behalf of the democratic
members of the Senate and House Of Repre- :.
senlatives and we address you on subject of
vital interest 10 the success of The Democratic
'pariy, in contest, which is about to commence,
'of unexamplsd importance. The Presidential
land Gubernatorial election takes place next
fall: 10 rally our friends al the polls with spir-
II, energy and success, requires time, labor,
skill and activity. Organization, therefore, is
The only guarantee against signal defeat: or
|ganzaton, too. which shall reach every town
ship In the Commonwealth, and enlist the
.hearly cooperation of every democrat The
principles which are identified with The demo-
Icrat!c party are surely worth preserving, bu, il
lis for every friend of The party 10 decide for
himself, whether the faith of his fathers shall
Ibe maintained in IFS purity, or be struck down
forever by the triumph of Federalism in two
CONSECUTIVE elections. In the contest which is
all the ingenuity which federal
lwhigery can put in motion will be resoried 10
ball The plans which bad cause never fails TO
sbrlng into the field, will be marshalled, drilled,
land armed with lalsehoods for the OCCASION
| The democratic members, therefore, anxious 10
sarouse their brethren throughout the state to a
sense of the danger which threatens their cause
land their principles, have determined to make
san effort 10 sase the party from defeat, secure
fits principles and rescue this good old Gem.
3monwealih from the ing orious position she took
lin the campaign Of 1910. AS preliminary
gmeasure 10 The great contest in the fall, the
aWhlgs have determined, if possible, TO secure
Ia large number of the Judges and Inspectors al
she spring election; if they are successful in
shis, you will readily perceive the power which
ahe opposition will WELD IL is distinctly un.
sders'ood that The Wing party intend TO secure
fan advantages IN the manner we have indicated
Iit, therefore, becomes the duty of every demo.
Scrat 10 exert himself and arouse his friends
Rand warn them of the danger which threaten.
shis ward, borough or township, and thus secure
ga large turnout at the election for Judges aut
.sand Inspectors. This done, we shall have III.
svanlage ground, and an easy victory will be tn,
xresuls The democratic members dssire ,ha
3you would communicate these facts To such o
sonr political friends in your ward, borough o
stownship, as will lake an interest in adopiin.
Isnch measures as willuphold and sustain ,h
Gparty II ls,not necessary 70 make an appes
Sto your patriotism OF iowa of country TO ente
Shearlly INTO his measure hs bleeding cond
Aion oi yopy country appeals with sufficier
Aioree lo yoGr Sympalhies, and the PROSTATE cor
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07

A Washington letter writer says - Among
Ihe mysteries Of this melancholy affair, (the ex
poson on the Princeion.) have seen ring Of
value, and rich purse, picked up on The deck
which cannot be traced TO their owners The
purse was found in pocket, which had beer
eyidently blown off from some ones dress. Ii.
contents were gold, silver and paper The art
cles cannot be traced 10 either of the sufferers
No one is known to be missing.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07

a Washington correspondent of The Bali
smore Sun has the following menlien of persons
lwounded in The Princeton =
After my letter was gone last night, num-
,ber of the wounded season were conveyed to
3lhe Navy Yard in hammock,, and thence to
I the Naval Hospital.
John Kissick, Of Philadelphia, lacerated
swoundsd, and very badly burned.
Charles Lewis, of Pennsylvania, incised
lwound-bad.
James NJ. Green, New York city, confusion
ION the leg.
William H, Taylor, of Boston, both legs bad
aIy FEATURED
John Potter, Of Litchfeld, Maine, confused
BIes.
William, II Canning, of Burlington, n J..
sone of his legs very badly burned, the other
snol so severe.
Joseph Iraiso, OF Boston, woanded on the
ship.
Charles H. Robinson, Of Philadelphia, Sigh
wound in the head.
James H. Dunn, of Maine, sevsrc confusion
ion the left sds-very dangerous.
There are on board
Peter Boreas, Swede, badly injured
Joseph Wells, an Englishman, slightly wound
led.
Daniel Harrington and Hugh Kelley. slight
sly wounded
Mr. Rob't King, gunner, was severely wound
Jed, but is better To-day.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
Pike County, So.
AUDITORS NOTICE.

Whereas there is certain fund pow in "a
!Court of Common Pleas of said County, a. ,sisg
from the sale of the real eslal>, of w ,lIia,a T.
!Holbert, therefore all perso,As havn< any claln'
lon the same, are reque,.ted to p.esenl them a
The Proihono.ary's Once, in Milford. on Tues
day the I'd day Of April ne-Sl. at 9 O'Clock %
3.he afternoon, or be debar red from coming upo'
he SAID fund, OSCAR H. MOTT,
Auditor to ascertain hens.
4 Milford, Feb %, ls44....4t.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
Death of a Member of Congress.

We are sorry 10 announce that the champi
on Of Wing principles, General HENRY FRIcK
member Of Congress, from the Northumberland
District, in this Stale, died at Washington, or
Friday morning last, of consumption. He was
beloved and esteemed by all who knew him
and his death will be very generally lamenled
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07

1t has been known for some months that
Nicholas BiddIe's health had been greatly i'm.
paired. We are now compelled TO announce
|hIs death, which occurred about o'eleck Oh
Tuesday morning, a, hndalusia He was abou
I56 years of age For several years he repre-.
'sened this ciiy in the State Legislature. and
|as all will rscollecl was for long time Presi
dent Of the United Siaes Bank. He leaves
widow, several children, and numerous friend.
TO mourn his loss Forum.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07

The Philadelphia Forum says: that Attorney
sGeneral Nelson olficiates Secretary ol Stale,
and Com. Warrington as Secretary OF The Navy
Public opinion seems to point 10 the Hon r.
Saunders, of North Carolina, as The head of the
Navy Department, and Mr.. Nelson IL is though.
Twill be nominated to the office he now ofliciaies
lin.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07
Cost of a Charge for the ..Big Gan

1t is stated that The amount Of powder used
for charge, in loading the gun Of the steamer
Princeton with ball. was thirty five pounds; the
charge used when the gnn burst, was but twenty
five pounds The actual weight of the ball Is
said TO be TWO hundred and thirty pounds
35 lbs. of cannon powder at % per 10. 81 %
'230 lbs. iron ball, at cts. per 10. S2J
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-07

There were passengers from nine dillerenl
States ON board The steamer Allegheny on re
cem nip from Cincinnati 10 Pnisburg, and a
Aur VAS taken which resulted as follows:
CLAY SO
Van Buren,, Cass and Calhoun IS
Majority for Clay 20