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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-02-18
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M oIIb respectfully inform the citizens of yncf
w burg and surrounding country. that he has taken
the iloas', opposite Mcssfs G,aan Ro,al whole h.
intends carrying on the Tailoring business. in all lis
branches.
lie has ON hand, and will continue 10 keep. beaut
nl assortment 81 Cloths, tassmeres and Nesings. aud
tact every thing suitable to Grntlcmcn's wear Ia
which he woeIdeali the attention Il the poblc Any
work entrusted 10 hl, shall meet with prompi al
tcu'ian. C. W LOVE
b-Ibe upper Tenement Of his Shop. suitable ior
a small amly, Is Tot 1aot {. W. l..
Jan. 25--ts
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NOTICE

NoR the purpose of closing business speedily as
possible W have the LIST inst placed m the hands of
Nelsen Pacson, all the debts due the All per
sons owing the concern viii please forward and settle
all having elams against the will please present
hem 10 him Tor settlement HOLT 4 SrEp1'oE
Inn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-02-18
VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA:
I Rules held in the Clerk, Office of the Circuit Superior
Court Of Law and Chancery for Bedford county the .t
day OF February, 1917
Sann, Phillips, Plaintiff
John F. Hawkins administrator ofsokn ellis deed, and
Ambrose ellis, Defendants
In CHANcERy.
he defendant, Ambrose ellis not having entered his ap
eaahre and given security according the Act of Assem-
ny and the Rules OF this Court, and appearing by sasa-
tory evidence that he is an nhahan OF this Common
wealth; II IS ordered that he do appear the Court House
before the Judge Of the said Circuit Superior of Law and
thaneey OF laid county of Bedford the LIST day OF Ap
term next and answer the Plaintiffs bill and that this order
ne inserted IN some newspaper published in the town OF Lynch
os T two m1nths sa,'csvey and posted the front door
OF the Court House OF this county Court day.
\ fopv-Tcstc.
Feb. I'm JOS VII son. ok.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-02-18

vtQGt%fA - " Rales held N the cseh'5 oai.e Of Ia
Count, G5lr # Franklin the 9th da, oi lanuar,
II, " Inn,,d.n Plaintiff,
against
rbn Potter and phebe his wife. Mary I.am,dcn Hiam
Custer ana n4ido his wife, and oey Pedae and Matilda
his wife. i'e''i'uai's,
l. tHANcERY.
The Defendants Hiram Custer and Talitda his WIFE not
having entered thr appearance aud gyen saen, according
lie 4 o Assembly and the Rules Of thi- Court aud it APP
nearing nv satisfactory evidence thai they not inhabitants
If tie state 81 ys, the nation OF the Plaintiff BY his
counsel ordered hat the said Hiram Custer and halinda
hi. wife do appear bafe the Justices Of he said County
Court Of Fraakn the Court House. The ir,t Monday in
rl ne IT. aud the plaintiff bill and that copy Of
this order be l1hwb published newspaper printed
in The d Iynchbrg for two months excessively, and
posted the 'front.' door Of the ConrthOusc 81 this County
sene Court day
Copy-restc 4...-
Jan. 2I-w2m NJ &. CARpLR. q X.
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V RGINIt.

NIKfFINT 4 =
k"es held in the Clerks Office OF the ircuit Sup,ror
- Court OF Law and Chancery for Bedford Comfy The ard
lay Of January, 1Si7:
Lansworth Gray, plaintiff
AGAINST
Jesse A. Brambu and M " Nc,vs,r, and Mary + his
wife, " '"''' ',,u ',I'f + "
-, Is CHANCERY.
he Defendant, Jesse Brambit not ba, ;,c entered his
and gwen security according to the Act Of Assembly
NC oil TINS Court, and appearing by satisfactory
.eie ''a' he IS not nlahtant of this Commonwealth
1t ordered that he do appear bpG,re the n Of the
sara lr'm superior Court Of Law and Chancerv holden for
u' at the Ct o ,onthe first dy Of the April
I'm % answer the bill OF the Plaintiff and that this order
De IN some newspaperpuhehed in the ynoh
M wv" months successfully, and posted at the front
~ " ~ 'p"ft- House oil this County some Court day
Copy-rcse,
Jan. 2l-w2m JOS. WILSON, Clerk.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-02-18
MOTH. D:

f6'Ilf subscriber, having purchased the interest al f.
4 &. Mechanism. IN the late firm oi Nc anahan
y CO. has formed "a partnership with NJ { 'Ihamp
san. al tins p5ec. for the purpose 81 continuing the
GR0CERT .RNU s0.hNLSSFO.N 81 SLNi.SS.
under the style and firm of MrCl anahan & Thompson.
aud w1uI respectfully solicit continuance of tho patron
ate - hbs.all} c,tetaed 10 ,he late concern. Anes
pfuenre OF - te3' close attention - hu-lnees with the
cnHre personal attention Of both partners. will tlinh
cnale b give satisfaction MI who my favor US
with fher patronage.
JNO. & NCCLANAHAN
Nov T.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-02-18
NEW CONCERN.

NEW CONCERN
Tg'HE subscribers would respectfully inform then
friends AMI the paalr generally thai tlCy have
fnned a c, partnership. under The style aud firm Of
.NcGI-RNILLN& TTi0.NFNON
Clr IL purpose al doing aGsncri Nt4r'ft aud Comms
SION Bnsnc-s. At the late stand NJ NJ aaahan & {
Our Stock Of Groceries, Dmosurs, &r., VIII te found Al
an ilmes. lsfge and well selected and II low prIrfs
Caasienmort- ii Flour. Wheat. Tobacco and all kiuds
" Produce viii farote onr prompt p rsna attention
Cook faeol,ed ard lf"arir. u9 charges tar Dnyaee
We respectfully solicit sharr II pu5llc patronage
JOHN & MoCLANAIIAN.
CALVIN THOMPSON
November Is Il
ID HI trIc OINThENT.-On hand lot o
IL fHtNtg 1sr'fIsr, wlIrhis nd, ~ these who have
used IT, "a We au excellent article prseanly 80 cent. jar
u W. MOORE
Net.3 o-t' Syn nl the Big Pitcher
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VI Rt.I< IA

1kbiNlA:
Rules held in the Clerks office ofhe Circuit Supc-
"A nor Cont 81 Law and Chancery for Bedford county, the
day OF january, lsi7:
Penelope " me, widow and rect Of Joseph White, deed,
Plaintiff,
nrtinSt
John Dallas and Sally his wife, Betsy Burnett, John 1T
and Jincy hs wife James Holt and Aassa his wife Alexander
crouch Nun Crouch Nancy Crouch Addison Crolch Joshua
Co1ch John Crouch Susanna Crouch and Frances Crouch
the SAID Alexander, Ann Nancy, Addison, joshua i'm,
Snsanha and Frances hcng the children of Joshua Crouch
and Polly his wife yho dead and the said Susa nah
and Frances being infants under u years OF age George
hiie, Jesse hte John White, lttleblry White uriah
W ite and Nicholas Robertson Sheriff OF Bedford county,
and as such administrator with the Vii annexed oi Joseph
W hite deed, Defendants
In CHASCERY.
The Defendants James Holt and Massa his WIFI Alexander
Crouch Ann Crouch Addison Crouch Joshua Crouch John
Crouch George Whit john " ile and Uriah " hie not
having entered their appearance and ry according
to the Act OF Assembly and the Rules this Court ap
peatng by satisfactory icnce that they inhabitants
OF this commonwealth II is ordered they d., up Ear
fore the Judge o the sand Circuit Superior and
Chance, holden for Bedford county day of April
term next at the Court House, and Plaintiffs bill
and that this ordeP inserted in newspaper published in
theowno Lynenrg for months and posted
at the front door OF the Court House Of this county on some
Court day.
Copy 'fcs'e.
Feb. WIN JOS WILSON, Crk.
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NIRGiNIA.S 81

VIRGINIA. SC
4 tonr Of Monthly Sessions, held for tho Cnn,, =
u Campbell, at the Court house thereof, ON NJ ,nday M
oth day OF February, lSl7 ~ "'
Benjamin pton, plan,ig
against
Nathan p''n' Defendant;
l. CHA%cERT
The Defendant, Nathan Upto", not having cn,.,d Il.
appearance and given security, according 10 the Act of A
hF and the Rules OF this Court, and appearing by s,t,
tory evidence, that he is inabitant of hi, cnr
wealth is ordered that he do appear here ON thu ss
NJ 2nday N April next and answer the G e the pl,na
aud tet copy OF This order b. forthwith inserted IN ,,
newspaper Published in the Of .ync bur- E,, ,.
months successfully, and copy thereof posted At the from,
door OF the Courthouse ui this County, on s,rn. rt
day. A Copv-Tcs.es LUZ
Feb II w2m GEO Wn D,p\py +,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

The Fayetteville Observer has crow to
pick with our Ralegl correspondent. The
Observer does not like the idea of having the
wing party branded with the charge OF giving
aid and comfort to the enemies OF our country
We know, to use the Observers own language
it's bitter pill to swallow; but IT'S no more
than their ancient freres of 1912 had 10 lake,
and the Observer may depend upon it that the
people of the United States, in the one instance
as we'll as in the other, will brand those who
sneak and write as the Federalists of that pc
rod did, and the wings of the present period
do. But the Observer thinks that our cores
pendent is very ignorant because his letter says
that it was Mr.. Gillian, of Granville, who in
hoduced the preamble and resolution; whereas
in fact it was Mr. Gillian, of BERTHE. We
thought the Editor was enough of Typo
himself to know that compositors and proof
readers sometimes made mistakes We have
examined the original letter and find that our
correspondent had written it Mr.. Gillian OF
Berthe. We regret that errors of this kind should
occur, but mistakes will happen in the best
ordered families
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
TOWN HOSPITALITIES.

On Thursday evening last, number OF the
members of the Legislature, (about twelve or
fifteen, we leam,) arrived in Wilmington, for
the purpose Of spending the Christmas holy
days, and we are glad to learn that they went
away with pleasing impressions, created by
the hospitable manner in which they were en-
tertained by our citizens. On Christmas night,
the citizens of the town gave most sumptu-
GUS ball at the Masonic Hall, in honor of their
distinguished guests, which, we learn, was
attended by the "youth and beauty Of the
place. On Saturday, the Company's steamer
Vanderbilt carried them, accompanied by a
large number of our citizens, of all sexes and
ages, down the river on a pleasure excursion
This, we learn, was a most agreeable trip
On all hands we hear that our town maintain
ed her ancient reputation for hospitality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
CONGRESS.

The debate upon the Presidents message
was brought to close upon Monday night
last, and we can say, without the fear Of con-
tradiction, that it has terminated in the trium-
plant vindication of Mr.. Folks administration
The resolution of Garrit Davis, Of Kentucky.
calling upon Mr.. Polk for information touch
ing the nature of the instructions and orders
which had been given by government to Gen.
Kearney, Com. Stockton, &C., in regard to the
conquest and occupancy of New Mexico and
California, was promptly answered by mes
sage from the Executive, laid before the House
on the 21st ult., conveying all the information
desired. The contents of this message, and
the promptness with which they were commu-
nicated, has put complete damper upon Fed
eral clustering in Congress. Mr.. Polk has
done nothing more than he was warranted In
doing by the law of aa;ions. Indeed, had he
pursued any other course than the one which
he actually has pursued, he would have been
open to the severest censure of the American
people. The bill for the admission of the new
State of Iowa into the Union, has passed both
houses Of Congress. We see no signs of the
God-like" Webster's impeachment We
rather think he made these celebrated threats
when he was rather "how come you 500 Bu
let him-let any Wing who desires to test the
matter, try impeachment. We, for one, are
perfectly willing to abide the consequences.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
LEGISLATURE,

Dec. 21.-On to-day, the resolution for ap-
proprating $4,000 for the equipment of the
North Carolina Regiment of Volunteers, was
under discussion. MIR. Hawkins moved to a.
mend the resolution by striking out the words
g OF the Executive" and inserting in their
stead, g OF the Mexican Government" This
smedment was disagreed to by strict party
vote.
In the HOUSE, the resolution adjourning
from 23d to 28th, was recinded by al almost
unanimous vote. Mr.. Washington, in the
House, introduced a bill for altering the time
of holding the Superior Courts in the second
Judicial District; also, for altering the times Of
holding the Courts of Pleas and Quarter Ses-
sion in the counties OF Jones and Onslow--
Mr.. Williams, of New-Hanover;in the House,
presented memorial of certain citizens of n
HANOVER, praying a modification of the laws
relating to insolvent debtors. In the House,
the bill granting a further extension of credit
on the Bonds endorsed by the State of the
Wilmington and Raleigh r. R. Co., and also
on the debts due the State and the Literary
Fund by the said Company, was read the Sc
cond time and amended, and on motion of Mr.
Paine, of Chowan, its further consideration
was postponed until tomorrow. To-day, in
the House, the engrossed bill to incorporate
the North and South Carolina R. R. Co., was
read third time and passed. Also, the en-
crossed bill to charter the Wilmington and
Manchester r. Road, was read third time and
ordered to be enrolled.
Dec. 22d-SENATE.-Mr. Waddell reported
unfavorably on the bill for the modification OF
the poor mans law" as it has some times
been called. To-day, the Senate was enga-
ged in discussing the bill for redistricting the
State; which passed to its second reading by a
strictly party vote; and in debating the reso.
luton for appropriating 200 for the Regi
ment OF North Carolina Volunteers.
HOUSE OF CoMmoNs.-To-day, Hon. Edw'C
Stanly resigned the Speakership in order tc
enter upon his duties as Attorney General; and
Mr. Gillian, of Granville, was electe to fill tina
post during the balance of the session. The
Democrats ran Mr. Ellis, of Rowan, in oppo
sition to Mr.. Gillian, but of course, the Wing:
being in the majority, the latter was elected.
In the House, to-day, the bill to regulate
the appointment OF Field Officers in the Regi
ment of Volunteers, was taken up, discussed
and read second time
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
A PRECEDENT.

The administration has been attacked by the
Fede,alists for permitting Gen. Kearney and
Com. Stockton to establish d temporary form
of civil government in those portions of the
Mexican territory which they had conquered.
They (the Feds) urge thatn SO doing the con-
stitution was violated-that it was placing the
Executive over the Legislative. The follow
ing proclamation of Gen. Harrison and Com.
Perry will shew that Kearney and Stockton
have illustrious precedents for their course -
Proclamation, by William Henry Harrison.
Major General in the service of the United States,
commander-in-chef of the Northwestern army,
and Oliver Hazard Perry, Captain in the Navy,
and commanding the feet of the United States on
Lake Erie.
Whereas, by the combined operations of the
land and naval forces under our command, those
of the enemy within the upper district of Upper
Canada have been captured or destroyed, and the
said district is in the quiet possession of DOR
troops it becomes necessary to provide for its gov
eminent; therefore we do hereby proclaim and
make known that the ghts and privileges Of the
inhabitants and the laws and customs of the coun-
try, as they existed in force at the period
of our arrival, shall continue to prevail. All ma
gistrates and other civil officers are 20 resume the
exercise of their functions. previously taking an
oath be faithful to the government of the United
States. as long as they shall be III possession OF
the country.
"The authority of all militia commissions is
suspended in said districts, and the officers requi.
red to givs their parole in such way as the officers
who may be appointed by the Commanding Gen
eral to administer the government shall direct.
THE inhabitants of said district are promised
protection for their persons and property, with the
exception of those cases embraced by the procla
matloh of Gen. Proctor, of the utimo which
is declared to be in force. and the powers therein
transferred to the officers appointed to administer
the government. Given under our hands and seals
at Sandwich, this 18th October, Sl3.
(Signed.) WILLIAM H. HARRISON,
| OLIVER H. PERRY.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
HURRAH FOR EDGECOMBE 1!

Three long, loud, glorious cheers for old
Edgecombe! Three long. loud, glorious cheers
for the brave the chivalrous General Lewis
D. Wilson! At the late regimental muster in
that sterling Democratic County, 1881! brave
and true hearted fellows stepped out of the
ranks and rendered their services to the gov
eminent as volunteers to serve during the war
against Mexico. Gen. Wilson, the able Sem
ator from that County, left his seat in the Lee
gislature and went down to Tarboro' for the
express purpose of volunteering. He did so
as private and made the regiment spirit
stirring speech. The effect was magical. A
company was Immediately formed, the largest
in the State, and Gen Wilson forthwith cleo
ted Captain; VIM. L, Duggan lst, and VIM.
H. Moye and Josiah Fender I'd Lieutenants.
This is glorious, and deserves the emulation
of every County in the State Nine cheers
for the State OF Edgecombe Her brave De-
mocracv are foremost alike at the ballot box
and in the field.
P. S.-Since writing the above we have
been informed that Gen. Wilson was not in
Edgecombe on the day OF the muster-ihat he
sent his name to the Colonel. In all other res
poets the article is correct
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
LATEST FROM RALEIGH.

The mail of to-day Thursday is Just in.
The news from Raleigh is not of much gene
raj importance. The Standard, of Wednes-
day last, says that four Companies have al
ready been formed from the Counties of Edge
combe, Caswell, Rowan and WAYNE. The
Standard also expresses the opinion that the
Regiment will soon be made up. From our
hearts we hope so, The following paragraph
from the Standard will give to the reader the
most important items of legislative news:
The Legislature. Owing to the Christ
mas holidays, and the absence of number OF
Members on visit to Wilmington, but little
business has been done since our last. We
give in another portion of our paper, sketch
of the proceedings up to Saturday last and
we refer our readers to an article in another
column, headed d" the Senate Debates
g In the Senate Oh yesterday, the bill to en-.
close the State Capitol passed It's second rea
ding by majority of ten; and the House, or
yesterday, was mainly engaged in discussing
the bill and amendments in relation to the ap
pointment of Field Officers for the North Ca
rolina Regiment. A proposition, made by Mr.
Rayner. to vest the power to appoint in the
Governor, was voted down by large MAORI
ty. We incline to the opinion that the House
will pass the Senate bill, which gives the ap
pointment of these officers to the officers anc
prvates of the Representatives. think, how
ever, that the Legislature itself viii appoint
The two houses were engaged last eve
nlng IN appointing Justices of the Peace
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
COLONEL.

We suppose that there is no doubt but that
the bill now before the Legislature giving to
the volunteer regiment the election of their
own staff officers, will become the law of the
daily recommend TO ire regiment the name OF
Gen. Wilson, of Edgecombe, for the Office OF
Colonel. We think his gallant conduct, allu-
ded 10 in another part OF the Journal, gives
him high claims upon the brave men who are
destined to compose the regiment. for this Of
fce- He is brave. able. and has proved him.
self to be patriotic. Under such leader, the
regiment could not fail to distinguish itself.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
THU MARKETS..
WILMINGTON MARKET-nec


Naual Sores-Our highest quotations Of
last Thursday were maintained until yesterday
evening, when the price again receded to 81
95. To-day the market may be considered
dull at this rate There have been from 5000
to 5000 barrels changed hands since this day
week. We lower our figures to correspond,
as near as practicable, with sales to-day
Spirits are nominally quoted at 55 a SIC
Tar-There is slight demand for Tar. Last
sales 81 15--none on the market.
Lumber.-Flooring boards are very dull Of
sale. Wide boards and Scantling are likewise
dull. We refer to our quotations for last sales,
1tmber.-This article has receded in price
since our last notice. The supply on the
market is large at present, but Millers buy
somewhat freely at the reduced rates. Some
extra qualities of mill have been sold at So and
So SO.
Saves-A lot of Red Oak, wharf dressed,
brought, day or two ago, $14 90.
Bacon-Is without material change
Corn-Ncne arrived-store rates 70 cents
Meal is worth IS a soc.
For-Fayetteville, we quote SIS Is IS 50.
We know of no other remark to make. The
past week, as a matter of course, has been
dull for business.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

Experiments Nth Gun Cotton at flashing
ton.-The Union contains an official report of
Capt Mordecai, detailing the particulars of
some interesting experiments with gun cotton.
In relation to his experiments with musket
barrels, in order to determine the important
point, whether gun cotton can be safely used
when exposed tC the ordinary accidents in the
hands of troops, Capt NJ says:
For this purpose, made use of three Har-
per's Ferry musket barrels, of the same kind as
the one employed in proving the gun cotton
with the musket pendulum, which appears to
be still uninjured. Having determined, by
my experiments, that so grains would be the
proper charge of gun cotton to give the re-
quisite force to the musket ball, made the
following trials:
LIST. A barrel was loaded with 1870 grains of
gun cotton, occupying space of3 inches in
length, and with l ball and / wad-it burst at
the breach
I'd. Another barrel was loaded with two
charges of 60 grains 2 balls and wad, one on
top of the other, as if soldier had las fire.
quently happens) loaded twice before firing;
the charge occupied altogether height of al
inches in the barrel. The barrel burst, To-
sing large piece, extending to the place of
the second ball-the upper charge ofcotton, or
a great part of it, was blown out at the side
| unburnt
| Sd. A third barrel was loaded with 60 grains
| of cotton, two balls and two wads, occupying
height of three inches. At the first discharge
the barrel appeared to be very little swelled al
the seat OF charge; it was again loaded in like
manner, when it burst
These barrels had all borne the regular proof
charge at the armory they have some slight
defects, but they are of recent make, and it is
believed quite equal to the greater part of those
in the hands of the troops.
When it is recollected that the proof char
ges of gunpowder are:
1st. 800 grains powder, ball OF Is to the
pound, and wads.
. % 31S grains powder, 1 ball of Is to the
pound, and wads.
And that musket barrel will bear without
injury, the explosion of 2, 3, or even Car.
tridges, at time; further comment with re.
gard to the relative explosive force of gunpow
der AMI gun cotton, appears to be unnecessa
ry: Without notification of this agent, Of
a great change in firearms, the use of gun
cotton for military purposes is not to be re
commended.
S. A 32-pounder shell, having brass fuze
was loaded with two ounces of gum cotton, ant
fired; it burst into many fragments.
6: To try the effect of COMPRISING the cot
ton in small space, | stuffed about ffteel
grains OF it into 12-pounder fuze, (he cana
of which is 0.45 inch diameter. and inche
long,) pressing it in merely with the handl
of steel pen; it burnt for about seconds
with bright flame, which was extinguished
however. before the cotton was quite consum
ed, the remainder burning like slow match
A fuse of the same length filled with meale'
powder burns seconds.
7. | have placed some of the cotton in
damp vault, to try the effect of exposure t.
moisture on its strength the result of thi
trial will be duly reported.