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=. The Dover Rights OF the widow OF Mr..
Charles A. Scott will be oaierc,! for sale with the
Estate above described. There are, on the PFC
misses. 4 comfortable two-slory Dwelling House.
Kitchen, Smoke House, Store House, Ice House
Overseer's House, Stables and Carriage House,
4 large and productive Garden.
Nov a6-Wtds
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REwARp.-Ief, m,
Of MoSsssnee IN March last. Negro Man, by The nam.
sinrbs;' tie is twenty four years Of age, 5 tset Of
red hss IA height stout built, Inclined TO be bow leg
ha COMPLEXION and pleasant countenance. liz
s where he has WHEAT DR.. Tavlor,y Estate OF
has ahpahannock Rive,-and in Richmond, where be
the n.,user the property of Mr. Bargamin-aso, in
Tor hi. s.od OF Berkeey's Estate will paw $50
iirs-s.nnI1h-nsion IN Caroline the adjacent coun
the state-Si00 out Of the state Of Virginia
White ch,o.-,n RID. NJ. BRIDGES.
- aug =. Ct w.t.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
DAN AWAY from The subscrib r, living
II near New Canton, Buckingham county,
Virginia, on the 9Th inst, Negro Man named
Henry Langhorne, about IS years old and about
5 feet 10 inches high, spare, but we'll made, with
a bright brown complexion he has a scar on one
cheek believed 10 be The right he has an honest
open counlenance, and is quite intelligent, his
nose is formed more like white mans than a
negroes is something o.. a carpenter and rough
shoe maker Had on, when last heard from,
coarse jeans irock coat and pants dyed brown,
neither new, the coat too short, black iur hat
somewhat worn. I purchased him last fall OF
Rev. j. r. Bennett, who moved 10 Missouri,
about the same time. He has wife al MIR. Tho
mas Eldridgc's in this county. lie was heard
iromon Friday the 9Th inst, in making three nm
successful attempts to cross the river IN The
neishborhood of New Canton, with view pro-
baby Of escaping by the canal. The same
night a gentleman in the vicinity lost black
horse, which he may have carried oil. II is pro-
bable lie may aim for free State. The above
reward will be given, if taken out OF the State OF
Virginia or fifty if taken in Virginia 10 be Sc
cured in either case until can get him.
WILLIAM LElTCH
Nov 26-cw2m
n Lynchburg Republican requested TO copy
and send account 10 Enquirer Office Tor corc-
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FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD

Il IT L t1oOohANb igOlIlssiho NE w AM
Before The Annexation Of Texas
VIZ HAT is the reason OF every body nocking
wv to the Tonsorial Institute? We can ex-
plain the mystery. Our inimitable style of
Hair Dressing, giving an air of hauh Ion to the
person, has deservedly won for US the reputation
OF being the first artists in the city.
We have, with great difficulty and expense, in
,ro1uced new feature in the science of Hair
Dressing; and we are determined that our custo-
iners shall be distinguished by the extraordi-
nary beauty Of The hair And We have in
'rodnced new system, by keeping over sixty
public shaving boxes and brushes, allowing one
never to be used twice before il is changed, which
is great nuisance in other shops Call and try
'hiS style which commends itself
WEST & BROKENBOROUGH,
Corner below the Swan Tavern, Broad 81.
b. Gentlemen wishing to be champood, tete
waited and curled for parties in the Winter, can be
served at their rooms at the shortest notice
Nov. l(;-wf,
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JAMES RIVER AND KAMA VIVA COM
DINy

TIME. tenth annual meeting OF the Stockholders
of the James River and Kanawha Company,
will be held at the Capitol in the City of Rich
mond, with permission of the proper authority, on
Monday the 9Th Of December next. By order Of
the President and Directors
w p. CHITTENDEN, Sec'y.
Richmond. ODD October. 1874.
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Blu tic Governor Of Tie State Of Virginia
A PROCJ "A NATION

wv HEREAS, it appears, by the returns re-
wv ceived from Commissioners appointed for
the counties of this Commonwealth, the cities OF
Richmond and Williamsburg, the borough OF
Norfolk and the town Of Petersburg to superin-
tend the election of Electors 10 choose Presi-
dent and Vice President Of the United States, that
majority of The votes poled at the said election
were given in favor ofthe persons named below
therefore, l. James Mcdowell, Governor, have
thought fit 10 Issue this Proclamation, making
known to all whom it may concern, that
John S. Millson of Norfolk
Thomas Wallace of Petersburg
VIM. R. Baskerville of Mecklenburg,
VIM. Daniel of Campbell,
Archibald Stuart Of Patrick,
Thomas j. Randolph Of Albemarle,
WIN. Smith of Fauquier,
VIM P. Taylor OF Caroline,
VIM II. Roane of Henrico,
Richard Coke, jr. Of Gloucester,
Henry Bedinger OF Jefferson,
Green B. Samuels of SHENANDOAH,
James Hoge OF Pulaski,
Henry s. Kane Of Scott,
Robert A. Thompson OF Kanawha,
Joseph Johnson Of Harrison,
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VIM S Morgan Of Marion,
have been duly elected Electors, for and on bchal.
of the State oil Virginia 10 vote for President
and Vice President OF the United States.
The Electors are required BY law TO meet at the
Capitol. in the city OF Richmond, on the first
Wednesday in December next, by the hour OF
ten o'clock in the morning.
Given under my hand, as Governor, and under
0 The lesser seal ot,he State, al Richmond
MD this twentv-iirst day of November eigh-
teen hundred and iouy-four, and in the 69lh year
OF the Commonwealth. IA. MCDOWELL.
Nov 22-ctd
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FORM OF PROXY.l

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we,
the subscribers, being Stockholders in the James
River and Kanawha Company, do hereby consti-
,ute and appoint --,o our true and lawful
attorney and proxy, 10 represent each of us in all
general meetings of the Stockholders of said
Company held within six months from and after
the date hereof when we are not personally pro-
sent or represented by some other proxy; with full
power and authority al such general meetings, TO
give such vote or votes and TO do such other act or
acts as each of us could give or do, as member
of the said meetings, if we were personally pre-
sent; and We do hereby ratiiy and confirm what
ever vote or votes, act or acts, our said attorney
may lawfully give or do for us in pursuance Of
the authority hereby conferred upon him.
Witness our hands and seal this-day Of
-, one thousand eight hundred and.
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran-
i away from the subscriber, ION Sunday, The
Doth Of September, Negro Man named Richard
about thirty five years old, five feet five inches
OF more, high, Of Il dark or brownish complexion,
with scar OYER The left eye, and slill orc-lnger
on thu righ, hand and suffers at times very bad
v He had on when he left ne, a suit o! COM
luou homespun clo,h. He has passed, when run
oil before, under the name OF Asa Steward, as Il
free !nan. and NAV assume the same, or some
other name TIN above reward will he given 10
any person who will deliver the said negro 10 me,
or secure him in Jail 50 that get him again
CHS. HUDSON.
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SALE BY EXECUTRIX.

The undersigned WILL Immediately after tie
above advertised SALE proceed 10 sell, Of the day
be fair, if not, on the next fair day ihereaer) on
the same premises, at public auction, 10 the high
est bidder, an undivided moiey Of certain perso-
nal property held by her in common with DR..
George T. Kennon, (who Will at the same time
sell his moiely) consisting Of the Stock Of horses,
mules. oxen, cows, sheep, hogs, &c; farming I'M
plemenl>, grain and provender on The said farm.
The terms Of sale will be, for all sums over
800, six months credit: for sums Of tina, amount
and under. cash. Bonds with approved personal
security will be required Of the purchasers upon
credit.
BRITANNIA w. KENYON,
Excculfix Of the last will and testament
oil Beyery Kennon, deed.
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By the Lieutenant Gorernor Of Firgu

A PROCLAMATION.
VIZ HEREAS, the Executive has been inform
w ed, that the Court House Of the County OF
Morgan has been entirely destroyed b. fire: Now,
therefore, ], John Rutherford, Lieutenant Cover
nor Of the State Aforesaid, (acting in the absence
of the Governor from the seat OF Government
have thought proper in pursuance of the provi-
sionS of the law in such case made and provided,
TO issue this Proclamation, hereby directing, that
the Superior and Inferior Courts of the said coun-
ty OF Morgan shall be holden al the house of Will
liam Hunter, in the town Of Bath, known as the
"Gault House." until the Court House Of said
county shall be rebuilt.
Given under my hand as Lieutenant Cover
80 nor, and under the lesser seal of the State,
@H at Richmond, this 9Th day of October,
1914, and 69ih year Of the Commonwealth.
Oci. l8-cw6w J. RUTHERFORD
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PUBLIC SALE or THE BELL TAVERN.
4 L Superior Count of Chanccry, for the
n Richmond Circuit, held al the Capitol, III
the City of Richmond, on Saturday, April l. 1913:
Mary Ladd Plaintiff
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CATCH TIE WAY.

CA IIII he Il Z .Nti w r Z
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
l. Ran away from the subscriber, on the night
OF the 1t of November, 9 or 10 miles from Sails
bury, \. c.. Negro Man, named James. He
is Eulalio, six feet, two or three inches high,
prominent forehead, bu>hy head of hair, very
likely, clothes hot rccollccted, shoes right and lett
lie seems rather slow 10 speak when spoken TO-
In all probability, has procured free papers, and
NAV pass himself of AZ - Day. lie is sus-
pccled Of attempting 10 reach the North. lfapprc-
hended in North Carolina, and confined in Jail so
that get him. the above reward, il oul ol the
State, 800 will be given.
Nov l9-c3t' MOSES CHAMBERS.
- The National lniclligenccr will insert
twice and send bill 10 This Office
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A n EXPERIENCED TEACHER, who is a
"A graduate of one of our principal institutions.
is DESTROYS of obtaining a situation for the en-
suing year, either in an Academy or private
school. where the services OF Classical and Ma
themalical Teacher would be required.
The best references can le given.
Address K. II. c., Barhoui's y Roads, lie Of
Wight county, Va. Oct ! 2awu
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CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
THE School at Long Creek Louisa, will be
i continued the ensuing year. under the super
intendence ofthe subscriber. The Greek, Latin,
French, and English Languages will be taught,
together with Mathematics. Geography, Arilh-
metic, &c. The price for board, tuition, wash
ing and lodging, will be Sll per month. The
January, 1915. WIN. G. T. NELSON.
Long Creek, Louisa Co, Nov. . ciahf
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To uit.T

- To Wit, JUSTICE
Of The Peace for the county aforesaid, dc hereby
certify, that -, whose name is above sub
scribed as an at'esing witness, personally appear
ed before me in my county aforesaid, and made
oath that the above named
--, whose names are subscribed as parties
to the above letter of attorney acknowledged the
same in the presence Of the said witness as their
act and deed.
Witness my hand seal ths-day Of,
eighteen hundred and -.
Oct. 26-d&cwtf
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KENT. KENDALL & ATWATER.
nMOON's MOUNT" &c. FOR SALE.

"MOON'S MOUNT, &c, FOR SALE.
PURSUANT 10 decree of the comfy
L court Of Caroline, pronounced at the Novem-
Der Term otlhe 81 id cour in the case of Jane II.
Dickinson, Guardian, &c, rs Dickinson the un-
dersigncd Commissioners, therein named, WILL
on the 2lst day Of December next, on The premises
proceed 10 sell 10 the highest bidder, at public
auction that beautiful estate called Moons
Noun, late the property Of John Dickinson
decd with the lands attached thereto, containing
about one thousand acres, more or less This
estate is situated about five miles above Port
Royal, on Rappahannock river, and is probably
one OF the prctiest and most commanding sitna-
lions on the river The Improvements consist
oil large frame building with eight rooms and
an airy passage, and good on;-houses. II has on
il goo, summer house Immediately on the road
leading from Fredericksburg 10 the Pappahan-
mock Academy. The fertility OF the soil, oge-
Their with lis location on navisabIe water, conve-
nicnt 10 market, and adjacent 10 good seminary
OF learning, present advantages rarely 10 be found
and seldom offered Tor sale The terms of sale
will be one Third of the purchase money TO be
paid on the Isl January next. For the residue
a credit of one and two years will be given, 10 car
rs interest from the said Isl January next. Bonds
according to the decree, TO be executed with good
personal security and deed of truS, upon the
premises. j.. DICKINSON,
Nov. l9-wtds WIN. !. DICKINSON.
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THE ENGLISH ANIMALS.
lust received Inc London keepsake-lhe
y Book Of Beauty; together with an extensive
assortment OF Standard illustrated Works, TO
which we invite attention.
Nov. ~ DRINKER & MORRIS.
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The undersigned viii, al the same time and
place. and upon The terms of the above advertise
ment unite in selling the personal property there
in referred 10, SO thai il may be sold as a whole,
and not by undivided moieties.
GEORGE T. KENYON
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OLD JAMES TOWN FOR SALE.
THE undersigned wishing to change his occn-
i patton, now offers this desirable and valua-
bic farm for sale. II is situated Immediately on
The banks of the lower James River in James
Civ co0u,r, Virginia. Ii contains about 1000
acres Of land, about one halt of which is arabic,
The greatest portion being now in high state OF
improvement and cultivation; two-th!rds OF il
having been married and lined And by this
improvement, the crops have been greatly in
creased. This land is, by many who are ac-
qnainied with II, and consequently competent
Judges, deeaed 10 he the EEsr WHEAT soil in the
Stale. One of the fields having produced last
year, By actual measurement, over 81 bushels 10
the acre There are now seeded on the land
nearly 800 bushels OF wheat, mostly on heavy
clover fallow and which, from The present pros
poet. bid fair 10 make from ; 900 10 1000 bushels
no crop having, fr0m any cause mta,cref, failed
OH this farm during the last Is years. This is
one OF the best stock farms in Eastern Virginia,
having ample pasturage for 300 head OF stock.
In. Improvements are substantial three story
brick house, 40 by GO. with rooms on floor, in
good repair, a kitchen, a laundry, an overseers
house a dairy a smoke house. barns and stables;
together with negro houses, all of which are new
and in good order. Since The draining of the fresh
water ponds on this place, it has been very heal
thy for white persons never having been other
wise for negroes
There is young apple and peach orchard Of
the best improved fruit from the Baltimore and
Richmond nurseries, bearing yearly, and which
has never been known TO be injured by frost,
This farm has a ferry belonging TO it, productive OF
500 yearly, as we'll as steam boat wharf, now
pairing an annual rent OF $500. The terms ofsalc
will be accommodating; only one quarter of the
purchase money will be required in cash. and the
remainder three quarters in three equal annual
ins,alments, with deed oftrust on the property
10 secure the credit payments. If desired, the
purchaser can have about 30 young and likely
negroes, together with all the stock and team of
every kind, farming utensils, &c. &c.
In concluding this advertisement, the subscri-
bef would only observe, that the river prospect
from the plantation, is very fine, while it were
superroga,ory 10 enlarge upon the multiorm in
,eres,ing associations of all this spot with the
landing OF Smith and the settlement of the Vir-
GINA Colony" Few localities are more celebra-
tel in history than the classic soil OF old James
Town. G. DURFEY.
Williamsburg. Nov. &c 2awtlst Jan.
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MARINE JOURNAL.
High Water this day at5s o'clock, ?. NJ.


High Water this day at5s o'clock, r NJ.
ARRIVED,
Steamer Columbus, Parrish, Baltimore, sun
dries. ~.
Brig kimball, Ingram Thomaston, lime 10
Rankin and Whiock.
"', Srhr VIM. w. Hall, Summers, \. Carroll
ma, lumber.
FOREIGN PORTS.
Rio Janeiro, Oct. s. Arrived, Sadana, Stubs,
rom Richmond and Orleans, Smith, from do.
Bordeaux, Oct. 20-Arrived, Geo. Washing
ION Lowe, Richmond,
Liverpool, Oct, 20.-Arrived, ship Madison,
Foster, Virginia.
Marseilles, Oct 2l.-sailed James Gray, Car
portsmouth Nov 2-Arrivcd, Blis,en, Virgi-
ria for Rotterdam.
DOETS' ORACLES.-Oraclesf from the Po-
e,s-A fancifnl diversion for the drawing
loom, by Caroline Gilman Just pubshed.tor
.ql. bv DRINKER & MORRIS.
Nov 26
~ DUNSPAUGH s CO have now on
(T. hand 400 Overcoas of Pilot and Beaver
Cloth ranging from IS 30 10 $25. Those in
want OF such garments can be accommodated
with something very cheap for cash al the new
Clothing store No 81 Yves, Main ST,
) doors from r. H. jenkins corner.
Nov %
NEW BOOKS-Received Nov. 23fd-No. l
Y ThirlwalS History of Greece, 10 be COM
ple,ed in numbers, at % cents each-unorm
with "Aison's Europe"
Jaws Works.-The Works of Rev. VIM. Jay,
comprising matter not heretofore presented 10
the American public, in volumes. Containing
also, his Morning and Evening Exercises"
No I2 Harper's Illuminated and new Pictorial
Bible
Also, a supply No. 3 Of the Wandering Jew.
Nov. 26 NASH s. WOODHOUSE.
JTOYT'S PRIZE OFFICE-Drawng OF
Monongalia Lottery Glass II:
- | A II ~ 81 p 43 I'll 80 s
Alexandria Extra, Class $50
63 IL 81 SO 50 Is % "a II s y
Ticket Nos S 80 C3, Capital prize, sold and
paddy HOYT.
Grand Consolidated, Glass 50:
81 81 II 70 Al 81 IS 81 So 81
Alexandria, Glass No Il:
- 81 50 81 63 A. "a AZ 80 l6 I
Ticket Nos II 81 -, the Capital prize OF
$4,000 sold by HOYT.
GREAT LUCK AT STRATTONS.
w HOLE, IL 43 4S, 500; s % 65, $500
w - 50 81, 500; i3 ~, 500; IS 10
81, 500; IA Al IS, 800; IL % 81, $l0o-all
sold and paid since last Monday at STATIONS
Lucky Office.
Drawn Nos. of Alexandria Lottery, No. Al,
drawn 23d:
81 81 30 62 G3 II 81 5 IL ST lG :.
For 30th November Lottery, No.
a. Capitals-SSs30, 900, 10000, 5000, $500, 5000
1000, 10 of 1000, so of 500, &c. 10 numbers,
II drawn. WholeS So Halves So Quarters,
81 80.
For 9TH December Capials-S30, 900, 10000
$500, 1000, 5000, ) of 800, 10 OF 1000, 100 OF
1000, 100 of 400, &c IS numbers, IL drawn
Wholes, $40.
II Orders Tor Packages Certificates or single
Tickets in The above Schemes will be promptly
attended TO, and drawing sent when requested.
Please address orders 10 n. STRATTON.
Nov 26-tf
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HARPER'S BlBLE.-The Pictorial Bible
i L No. IL, just 10 hand for subscribers, by
Nov - DRINkER & MORRIS
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NOTlCE-All persons having claims against
" The estate Of James C. Dickinson, decd Ell
Their as principal or security, are requested TO
come forward and presentthem, or this notice will
be placed in bar Of their recovery; and all per-
sons indebted to the estate of James G. Dckn-
son, decd, are requested 10 make arrangements
10 pay BY the first day Of December, or no farther
indulgence will be granted them.
Oct 2S-2aw,f MARY DICKINSON.
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AUCTION SALES.
LARGE & VALUABLE STOCK OF DR.
GOODS AT COST.

LARGE & VALUABLE STOCK OF DRY
GOODS AT COST!
WE have determined 10 offer ear large and
w valuable stock OF Dry Goods, amounting
10 nearly mreatg-fre i40nsaad doiiofS. tlom and
after Monday, the 18th instant until Thursday
the l2th of December, at ant betom coSi, Tor cash.
or approved paper at short date. On the las,
mentioned day, We shall commence the sale OF
the Stock remaining Oh hand, at public auction,
ritlom limit m reserrc, which will be continued
until the whole is sold.
Our stock is entirely fresh, nearly all having
been recently purchased at The present market
rates, or imported by ourselves under tie mos,
favorable circumstances.
Wcinvitc the attention ofpurchascfs generally
and can assure them, that until the day OF sale
great bargains may be obtained.
Orders from our country customers will be
promptly attended to, and the goods in all cases
charged al cost.
KENT. KENDALL & ATWATER.
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~ DUNSPAUGH & co have now on
(T. hand 400 Overcoats OF Pilot and Beaver
Cloth ranging from IS 30 10 S25. Those in
want O; such garments can be accommodated
with something very cheap for cash at the new
Clothing Store No 81 "es' MAN 81,
doors from r. II. Jenkins corner.
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NOV ED-CW-m
n Lvnchburg Republican requested 10 copy
and send account 10 Enquirer Office Tor collec-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-26

Sp'cmdM Lohcrics FIR Deccmhcr, 1874.
Alexandria Lottery, Cla>> No. Is, 10 H. drawn
at Alexandra Saturday, Dec, 1911 IS Nos, l.
drawn ballots.
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DOETS' ORACLES.-Oracle from the Po-
e,s-A fanciiul diversion for the drawing
nom. by Caroline Gilman. Just published-for
sale ~ DRlNhtk q Mohhlo.
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GREAT LUCK AT STATIONS.
WHOLE, - - 4s, $780, s % 65, 5000;
w - 50 81, 500; : 43 62, 500; IS 10
81, 500; IA Al IS, 500; lG % 81, $l0o-all
sold and paid since last Monday at STATIONS
Lucky Office
Drawn Nos of Alexandria Lottery, No. H.
drawn 23d:
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FRUIT TREES

Nov. eft Nurseyman, near Richmond.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-08-30

G34sts
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-08-30

N Wednesday 49, L <Fa-rI aiu., ~
seala# mHr1 better st.e Iaau -.
H..u ~ H##sl = fle H..f sam .a=.e
expectations - tHe Wings here. IN
H#uHg oI thc ~ Ms ma#sT n.
#ra esas .lefaa.e nc 4 MS f.o#e4.
-. Ha 11reaHaaI na would proven
Re ~ ea.aaee ii 1be Wings IN as
.ant he'oai maaer7.e assembly -.
#a Tie ...1s.aI. b4i saen ~ Weae
."e.s5 "Haa The ground. al iae ia
.a'a lae sfe'eas commenced. =
#aeke# heaas tnH sHaN# fhsu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-02
LEXINGTON PRESBYTERY.


The Lexington Presbytery commenced its
Spring Session in the Presbyterian Church of
this place on Wednesday evening of last week.
The opening Sermon was preached by the Rev.
JOHN HENDREN, ID. ID. Moderator Of the last meet
ing. The attendance of the Clergy and Lay
Delegates was not as fall as had been expected.
The Rev. WILLIAM CALHooN was chosen Mode
rator. We understand that the proceedings,
winch were Tor the most part of the usual BUSH
ness character, were conducted in great harmony.
The call OF the Church in this place to the Rev.
b. NJ. SMITH to become its Pastor, was presented
and declined. Mr.. MITcHELr. ID. DUNLAP was Ii
censed to preach the Gospel. Rev. Mr.. MrrcAryE
and Elder CHARLES PATRICK were APPOINTED
Commissioners to the General Assembly.
The Presbytery closed its session on Saturday
evening. The next session will be held at Shem-
eriah Church, in October next.
There was frequent preaching in all the
Churches OF the town, (Which had been politely
offered for the purPose,) during the session Of the
Presbytery; and on the Sabbath, the Sacrament
OF the Lords Supper was administered in the
Presbyterian Church to large number of com
municants.