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POSTPONEME EMIT.

In order to allow more time to determine upon
plan, and other reasons. the time of letting the
above mentioned contract has been postponed un-
TIL the 18th day of August next.
July 10 lSdS
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STIR a WJ9jbJo

EROM the subscriber, about the last of May, a
BAY FILLY, three years old. stout made,
dark name and tail, not broke to work or ride
Any information addressed to the at Deerfeld,
Augusta county, will be thankfully received and
literally rewarded. JACOB BECK.
August 7, 1S45.-tf
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Col. James III. Langhorne died at his residence
in Portsmouth. Va, on Wednesday morning, of
bilious cholic. Col. l.. was one of the most
prominent members of the bar in his district.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

a. paragraph went through the ne wspapers
short time since, stating the insanity of a son
of Mr.. Clay. 1t is gratifying to learn, as we do
now, that the calamity with which young Mr..
Clay was visited, was merely temporary, and
that he is now fully restored to health Of mind
and body.
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"Opens its next Session on the first day of
September next, organized and conducted
as heretofore.
USTEES.
REV. f. MCFARLAND, ID. D., PREsIpENr
Col. Jas. Crawford, Rev. S. J. Love-
Rev. Wm. Brown, Jacob Bayl or, ESQ.
Adam Link Esq. Mai. j. NJ. NIcCue
John McCue, Esq. w. NJ. Tate Esq
David Fultz, Esq. J. Addison Cochran, Esq.
DIR. Addison Waddel Rev. Il. M Smith
WIN. FRAZIER, Esq. Secretary
ALEX. S. HALL, Esq. Treasurer.
EXPENSES
Tuition possession Of months, from Sl2 TO Ssl5 90
s. in Music on Piano Forte, accompanied
by voice and use of instrument, 90 90
F" in French, 10 90
% in Drawing ard Painting, 10 90
Incdcntals for rents, 80
Boarding in respectable aud genecl families from SIS
to s lO per month.
There is no other extra charge through the whole
course of science and literature.
All the incidental expenditures Of the pGpil will be
limited by the Principal, the parents may direct,
when placed in his charge with authority, and ac-
counts will be allowed TO be made except such as the
parents may prescribe.
Parents are reminded that it is good economy
to have their daughters present at the opening Of
the session. They are better classed. and can
be made to study better than when they enter
after the classes have been organized and ad-
vanced II. w. BAILEY, Principal.
Stanton, July 81, 1916.
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M A ia 1R Held =

On Thursday last, by the Rev. George w Jsr,e,
Llr. ENocH H. HENsLEY, to Miss ANN Maria first
daughter OF Mr. Edmund c. Bridge-al of this county.
In Hagerstown, md on the Sd Instant by the Rev.
WIN. Hirst, Jr., w. s. WARD, Editor of the Harrison
burg. " W
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Whole Tickets S2O--Halves Sl0-Quarters So
Eighths SO, so.

II Certificate ofa Package Of &c Whokes, $500 90
DO. do. &c Haipes 100 90
DO. do. &c Quarters 65 90
DO. do. &c Eightks 80 so
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates
OF Packages in the above MAoMricENr SCHEME
will receive prompt attention., and an Account
of the Drawing will be sent Immediately after it
is over to all who order from us. Address
]. G. GREGORY g. Co. Managers.
August ID, lS45.-3t* Richmond. Va.
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sire of riding and work horses. will stand
him in Augusta next season, and he may be nut
10 lew mares this Fall at my stable. JOHN
is sixteen hands high, stout made, and from a
me large grey mare, remarkable for valuable
Colts. John PAGES fast, and all the time, and is
SIX years old this spring. Is is only necessary
to see him to admire him.
JAMES BELL.
August Ii, 1916.
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L A " ID u o r S a L d
IN NELSON COUNTY.

N accordance with decree of the Circuit Su-
Il perior Court of Law and Chancery for Mel.
son county, pronounced on the 9th day of Nav.
1915, in the case of Montgomery Is Montpomerv
and others, the undersigned will, on Friday the
9th day of September next, if fair, and if not ON
the next fair day thereafter, proceed to sell. on
the premises, to the highest bidder, Tract OF
Land, containing
3e9 AC r ES,
being the lower end of the Mansion House Tract
OF Land, of which Joseph Montgomery deceased.
late of the said county of Nelson, died possessed
Also, at the same time, in The same manner,
on the premises, he will sell another Tract OF
Land, containing
245 Ia ACRES,
being the part cut off from the upper end of the
same tract, by the allotment of dover to the wi.
dow of the said Joseph Montgomery, deceased.
Also, at the same time, in the same manner,
on the premises, he will offer for sale another
tract, containing
1872 Ia ACRES,
being the strip of land lying between the dover
tract and the lower tract above described.
The largest tract here mentioned contains about
ONE HUNDRED ACRES
OF bottom land of superior quality, the most Of
which might be made first rate meadow land, by
the judicious management of the several bold
mountain streams that run through it, and which
are always we'll treighted with the richest virgin
soil after every rain of consequence. The his h-
land in this tract is partly cleared and is very pro.
ductive, and much of the woodland is we'll tim.
bered and is superior tobacco land. There are
also on this tract comfortable
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CLASSICAL
lind sZENthensNfIcNL School,
BY PIKE POWERS.

IA>HE next session of this School will COM
mence on the 18th of August, and terminate
on the 18th of June following. Terms as here
tofore.
August Y, 1915.
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VALUABLE
LAND AND SLAVES,
Ton SAr.r

Rf virtue ola decree OF the County Court oil
- Augusta rendered at the June Term, 1916, in
the case OF Joseph Grove VS.. Margaret Grove,
widow OF David Grove, decd, John B. Grove,
Samuel Grove, and others, the undersigned,
Commissioner, will, on Friday the 18th day Of
September next, offer on the premises the Land
belonging to the heirs of said deceased, lying and
being in the county of Augusta, two miles south
OF Greenviile ON the main road leading from
Stanton TO Lexington, and adjoining the lands
of Samuel Finley, David Shultz and others, con.
taininu
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FORD, STANNARD & CO.,
DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS MERCHANTS.
No. 500, Corner Of Baltimore and Liberty Streets
BALTIMORE.

NJ ERCHANrS visiting Baltimore, are res.
~ pectfuly invited to look through our stock.
They will find our Goods very low. We devote
particular attention to CLOTHS, and thew will
get them of us cheaper than they ever bought
them.
~ Strict attention given to orders.
Baltimore, August IA, 1916.
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LAW BOOKS

ever offered in this part of the State. The Me-
deal works are of the latest and most approved
editions, and the Miscellaneous productions are
OF high literary character. The liberal patron
age which has been extended to this agency in
other parts OF the State, is some guaranty that il
is entitled to the Favourable consideration of this
region also: But an inspection of the samples
now offered, and the very moderate terms on
which they will be furnished, will do more than
any thing else to extend the list of subscribers
1t Is therefore hoped, that every one who is in
want OF valuable Law, Medical and Miscella-
neous Books will call and examine for themselves,
at my room, No. 30, Harman's Hotel
CHAS. Il. FISHER,
.4gent for d. C. King.
Staunton, July IL, 1915.
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YOUNG STUD HORSE JOHN.

MN 3 IHAVE procured a
.N-~rY VA fine, strong Stud Horse
q t.HsSX WV lone of the best sons
~ ~ UNl{ of TELEMAcHUs-who
kAU NY is SO favorably known
m al tbic cnuut,, ,, a
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TO LAWYERS, PHYSICIANS,
AW THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.

NHE subscriber takes this method of inform:
ing you, that he expects to open during the
ensuing week, a large assortment OF LAW, NJ f.
DlCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS.
which will be exhibited as SPECIMENS of the va.
rious works which are proposed to be furnished
to subscribers at publishers prices and to be
delivered in any part of the State. The invoice
OF Books, (Which are daily expected comprises
the most extensive assortment of
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$50 A0IINSa

more or less, about two thirds of which are clear
ed and the balance in timber. There are abou,
eighteen or twenty acres Of meadow and more
can be made, the greater part of which can be ir-
rlgated. The improvements are large and COM
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

10 BARRELS Hydraulic Cement Lime, re-
~ ceived and for sale by
ISAAC PAUL e. co.
July 9, 1915.
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WANTED.--t0,00 feet of FLOORING
w PLANK, for which the cash will be given.
JAMES w. HUDSON,
For the Company.
Stanton, May 90, 1916.
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Staunton, July II, I613.--if. \
Es@- Wing and Enquirer copy once week
for weeks and send accounts TO this office.
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3 g 8 A 9 n E S,
245 l-2 ACRES,
1872 Ia ACRES,

being the strip of land lying between the dove
tract and the lower tract above described.
The largest tract here mentioned contains ahon
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-08-14

1000 YARDS Flax and Tow Linen, just
1OOV received and for sale by
ISAAC PAUL q co.
July 3, 1876
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1896 Prizes-Amounting to $i,l9s. 1877 !
[7s Number Lottery-l3 Dra,vn Balots1
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Augusta Female Seminary.

"Opens its next Session on the first day of
September next, organized and conducted
as heretofore
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04
To- Editors of the JYhis.

Tothe Editors Of the Vhig.
Messrs. Editors: Nothing could afford more pleasure
than To second, any tne the nomination OF such man.
as know Col THOMAS VI. BoSpuRASr be- for any office
OF high trust and confidence In saying this much any
thing else would deact from the Just claims Of Rich
ard H. Toler of those fearless and indcmitabe Re-
pubcsns. bred in the pure aud unconuptcd school Of the
patriots Of the Revouion-who has caught the fire that
bazed upon their hearts, warming them a stern resist
ancc OF wrong, il from without or Within But the
State Large, and the West in particular needs Just such
man in the House OF Delegates and, being younger
gentleman than Col b. there is the greater chance that he
would be defeated by that practsed system of frauds which
the Locofocos now carry such shameless exent-Mr
L. having been beaten by such pumpkin as T.. W.
Hubbard! While it may demonstrate the force Of
in the district it only affords the evidence that their par
discipline carried the day who ought not
be named in the century with him. The Col has
nothing to fear from Mr. Toer's defeat and while the lat
might the with doubts as to the result the
former might with perfect confidence Of the issue shall
await with patience the decisions of the Convention Mt
Farmville, knowing that friends will do rights and in
the meantime, let every Wing prepare for the fight.
A RICHMOND WHIG
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04
RESOLUTIONS.

by Mr. SrrFaxSsoS. That tho Committee Of Courts
1u..e .Io the expsdieney Of making eectual
provision than exists, for the running and marking the
boundaries OF new counties.
BY Mr. Paxsros. That the Committee Tor Court Of Jus
iee be directed enquire into the expedeney Of amend
ing the Act Assembly, passed llh March, l643,
corning trustees require al create By deed Of
trust contract between the partics and which hes been
~h,.S H.. - J;..s - ~. -. s u, " 'ne mshnern
stusion OF the trust property fund. before Commission
to Be appointed by the Court Of the county. Copors
msnner administrator aud guardians arc now
required by law to make settlement.
PETITIONS.
BY Mr. Jackson, OF citizens OF Wood for right Of way
20 Baltimore aud Ohio Rsil Roadside of citizens Of
Rtehie foe the same purpose-also Of VIM. DiwoS and
other citizens Of Riichie-slso Of czops Of Wood to
n.whs River BY NJ. Newton. Of citizens Of Tsyor for
right Of WY Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road BY Mr..
Preston, Of Charles +. Gs for compensation for slave
condemned and executed in Pulaski county. BY Mr..
Newton. OF John Aburg for authority the President aud
directors Of North Western Turnpike Co. 10 pay him for
making portion Of said road. BY Mr. Parks Of citizens
suitable person TO survey and lay off the county
Tor the purpose OF locating the county for said
county. BY Mr. WARTS, Of professional gentlemen Of
Richmond. Petersburg and other places got in
corporsng Society for the promotion Of Dental Surgery
BY Mr. GARSErr RcccrS from tho Clerks Office Of E..ex
concerning the establishment VI Public Warehouse At
baytons IN said county, TO be used evidence upon
bearing Of Rob Faver application for permission erect
wharf At said place. BY Mr.. SMITH, Of Giles, Fayette
~ haha~na turnpike BY hr. WINSTON, OF citizens OF
Hanover, Lousa, &C., that Religious and Benevolent So
ciees be permitted hold beqacs-of Thomas s. Plea
SAINTS and Others for damages sustained by old James
River Company extending their through their
lands.
The following engrosscd bills taken up:
L. Changing the time Of holding tho Circuit Court Of
wood 4 Ri'ehie. and the Quarterly Court OF Wood
Passed.
= Authorizing two separate elections in the County Of
rendieton and one in the County OF Hampshire. Laid on
the table,
Various bills were read n second and fist time
Mr. ToLER moved to the report Of the Finance
COMMITTEE rejecting the prayer OF Samuel Panni asking
that his Bridge be released from as real mn
Ut II becomes necessary TO tax all the obridges in the
State.
Mr.. ToER explained and supported his motion and Mr.
BRoADus OF CuPePer opposed it, when motion Of the
latter the laid the table, obtain some nfor
matIn relating to the original assessment Of the
On motion Of Mr. Ike,
The House adjourned.
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PERIODICALS fUK 1915.
DRINKER q MORRI

WILL receive subscriptions for the following
w valuable Periodicals;
Meiieo Review and Practical Medicine
edited James Johnson NJ Extraordinary TO II.
late King Britain add johnson Esq 81 Georss
Hospital. Published quarterly at Is
Medical BY Isaac ay,
NJ D. Surgeon wrs Hospital &c. Pub'sbsi quarterly ss
per
Library Medical seenee--si,.d
by John Bell NJ d. fellow Of the College Of Physicians Of
phia-at IS annum.
Medical News lbray-pubi.hed monthly at q per an.
Cyelopzia Practical Medieine-sdited Porbes w. D. r.
r. g. A Twe~d,e NJ d. and J. Connolly d. revised with adj.
BY r. Dungiison NJ. D-a semimonhy pusic 70 be
completed in - paris. SO each
Law Iibraryedtedb by T. j. whaon Bar
published monthly ei0 annun.
Am riean Law Magazine monthly publication % per an
Eclectic Magazine OF Foreign by J. Asnew
monthly periodical nj % annun
American Wing Journal OF Politics Literature Att
and seienee-a monthly pubic aiion at % per
Hunts Merchants Magazine and Commercial
monthly al IS per
Smiths Weekly Journai-by the editors OF wades Library
~ m.
Lady. Godys Ladys Book Magazine. edited BY Mr.,
Sarah Hae-a monthly publication, At - per annum.
Ltiens Living Age Journal Of Foreign Literature and the
ArtS-a monthly publication 90 per
The Medical News published monthly 81 sent
eratuousy all subscribers Journal Mrd
cal Sciences who annual i've
will this
advance.
Bulletin OF Medical Sciences published monthly year
included in the Select Medical Library per
in advance.
DRINKfR q MORRIS,
for The Pub
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04

situation that provide for wia and i've lite
ehidrea that wish ~ .-car in the best possible Zoe
ne to do. a. the moot have 49, "A Is ny labor
However, IL deserved Il. I wosld Not eoaaps.ia.
sass BURRELL JlNKfNS.
Fret oHesr Of tAs City Watch.
December 10th, le4l.
The above written Zoe pubics attain, but disike
appear In misrepresentation had declined but
now ak its publication. B. J..
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04
JAMES RIVER & kANAwHA CoMPANY-PRE-
SlDENT CARELI.

We completed yesterday, President Cabe's very able
annus expose OF the afairs 3 this Company-sn expose
well entitled To keep company with its predecessors. collect
lively forming series Of public papc,. yielding cultva.
It'd taste, style and buancy which this country
has ever furnshed-and finish to-day with mat.
tiers in the shape OF addenda The country will find all
these papers worth the they occupyntercsting for
their matter, and (as far the Presidents
.ieas concerned) models for those who have to adj
dress the public.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04
MR.. BOWDEN.

This gentleman yesterday in the Enquirer "deines his
position" and invites his constituents instruct him. We
hope they will decline the overture. word more at ano
Their time.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04

The meeting eonvened ss'eeably adjournment: Pre-.
Monday, with the exception OF stcekhoders in
person, having 1877 and with the addition OF stock
holders In person and BY proxy, having lac votes;
so that the Of the stockholders other than the State
amounted to 1851
And the Commonw alth's vote. consequently.
Total 1913 votes,
Being majority Of the which could be given all
the stock, rs at present held
ThcTcupon, Mr.. Rkip was again called the chair the
Secretary Of the Company attending as clerk.
MIR. William ~. Peyfoa presented the following:
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT.
The Committee to whom referred the report Of the
President OF the Company and other report
ed in the 10Th instant and having submitted
resolutions intended ask Of the Legislature a the relief
to free the Company from existing embarrass
ments and il being supposed REORGANIZATION Of said
resolutions that full provision for the present wants of
the Company embraced in them,-n consequence
Of which the said resolutions have been referred back
the Committee with instructions to enquire whsther any
and what further should be adopted with view
TO provide for the debts and probable OF the Compa
ny;-and the said Committee having according order
made the requisite enquiry beg leave to report the annex
ed statement furnished by the Officers of the Company
showing the proprcty OF asking the Legislature accept
the bonds OF the Comp bearing interest
for the Of Ss3t.T0S 6S and provide the Of
Si3OSO To pay the interest in the Company's
guaranteed bonds aud the interest the which will
fall due the lt January, lSi5, and the further o
Sl5603 III for debts due private individuals These
sums added together make aggregate Of 293 39l 49,
an application for which intended To be recommended
by the Committee in the first report and
ment OF which accompanied inc petition the Le-
gisature based the said resolutions All which your
Committee respectfully submit.
STATEMENT
or liabilities of the James River & Kanawha Company
in reference which relief intended applied for
the memorial Of the Committee of:uckholders present
cd 10th December, lSI4.
Debts TO the State due or 10 fall due hereafter.
Loan OF interest money by the
Stale, SS7, 1922 90
Interest thereon, 1925 76
insiamcnts due purchase
OF the Dock, 1886 SO
Interest thereon, 5,S1S -
Last nstament Dock not
yet due 2i,I95 50
IL months annuity to the James
River Company, $1,000 90
IL months interest Com
monweah's loan of State
Stock, $4,000 90
23I,7Os IS
Amount wanted for interest ON guaranteed bonds.
mos interest . 1897 900
bonds afoat, due the LIST
January, ls45 4O.ilO 90
Arrears OF interest already due, 1870 90
I3,OsO 90
DIETS.
Amount borrow led for the Com
pany by individual members
ut the Board, aud due 27-30
January, 5000 90
Negro hire and other Liabilities
under the head of 'sundTy
minor debts ascer,ained,"
due lst January, 1908 Ii
1868 II
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04

James Rirer and Kana,cha Rerorf
We have received and shall publish in turn the s,ric-
lures OF Charles Dinmock s. Co., upon President Cabells
annual report to the Stockholders.
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Mr.. Broadmeado.c

This enlightened czen lectures this evening at the Club
House. the subject OF Gas light which occupies
large share OF public attention.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04
GAYNOR, WOOD l. co.

T. SITS A N DIR G SITS,
No. as, West Main street,
hfFER for sale Town Country =kof
" Drugs Medicines Paints Oils Dye suns Window
&C boush the largest
BILE The retail department under supervision
Junior Partner whose
Dr. James Cooke OF Fredericksburg sufficient
thu scientific dpenaton prsseri
entrusted TO
The Prescription Business will receive
and all
defines and with the scrupuous accuracy.
GAYNos, WOOD 4 CO,
Chemists and Druggists.
Corner he
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N0l'Il,Is.

An individual having been excluded from Sycs,n. 70
Church. because he had shown bto,hc,l, knd,.s d, Dr.
Ihomssthe subscriber respectfully invites the attendance
the public q, the unive"s' Mecung House ~ O'Clock
precisely, on Sunday sneruoon jan S. wheo n. will az
plain TO them what he believes the scp,urrs leach and
ON account Of which, no 10 - pc.lsn, chsr.c.ss
and those who -: friendly 10 him. rsssrded with an evil
eve, and prescribed from the pse of religious feowship
1J The friends styled Baptism .Rsform,r. md lev.
arc especially invited to attend.
IOuN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04

The Bank Of Virgins, by LEWIS
Mana. Cossrr waxwicx aud Tho
HAS II. ELI.ia. proxiss, having
The city 81 Richmond by Jos.
MAYO. JAMES N. wicxHAs and
WiLLiAx r. BvrLkK. proxies, hav'
ing
The corporation of Luxembourg
BY RicHARD II. ToLER, proxy, hav.
ing
Individual Stockholders, in per.
son, having
Individual Stockholders by
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04

JAdEs KIFEK MD kANAWHA COMPANY,
Al tAsS TssA Assssi Mestss, IN Dees.bsr. lst4
MosDAY. 9Th December, 1874
A. IN. TsSrH AssuAL MKGuSe II the Stockholders OF
the Jsmes River and ksnswha Company. held in the hall
u the Hossc Of Delegates the Capitol In the city OF
Richmond. hour previously made known by public
notice, SAMUEL McDowxIL RKrp OF Rocktridge,
called the chair m"tion Of WN N. PKyroS OF Roa-
noke-Wr r. CurrrxspEr. the Secretary OF the Compa-
ny, attending O. elerk sx-eTeis
The Stockholders and proxies in attendance having been
ss<ssssinsd. IL Appeared that there present
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04

Tremendous Crash.-Yestcrdsy as tho horses were
coming down the quarter stretch the close Of tho great
race over the Metaro Course portion Of the uncovered
stand gave way and fell with uegiendous crash precpi
tatng some eighty hundred persons who were upon
that portion Of u 10 the ground We panied to learn
that Mr. Samuel Chase had his leg broken by the falling
Of The stand.