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MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW ARRANGEMENT Of THE

~ mAuLS.-JULY Y 1ST, ls01.
NORTHfkN.--Arriycsf from Cbarottesyille on
shs same DAYS as heretofore. viz: Tnesdoys hnr'-
DAY. and Saturdays Schedule time Of arrival 2, a
m. Leaves, as heretofore on Sundays, Wednesdays
and Fridays mt 3, q.
PACKET MAIL.-Auives every day. except
Tuesday. between @ and T. a. m. Leaves every
day. excep, Sunday, about z, II m. By the North
cr Stage and Packet there isrcoeiged and despatef-
ed esrry day. mail for Richmond and points North
and South Of that city.
TT The Canal way mail isrcceiyed ednesdays,
FRIDAY. and Sundays, and despatched Mondays,
Wcdne.days and Fridays as heretofore
SOUTHWESTERN (or Sale1a. )-Arfives Sun
rays, Wednesday. and Fridays, at 6, a. m. Leaves
TUESDAYS, Thursdays and Saturdays. about 8, a. m.
WESTERN. Tor Fdneas'ic. )-Auives Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays, sboui 6, p M. as hereto
Fore. Leaves as heretofore, Mondays, Wednesday.
and Fridnys-but at "a later hour,sny about 3, a. m.
s7- BY these two lines, mails for places no,
.ariher west than Buiords despatched every
LAY except Sunday.
LEXINGTON, (ria Natural Bridge Arrive.
Sundays. Wednesdays and Fridays, about Z, ?. m
s.caves Tuesday.. Thursdays end Saturdays, after
arrival Of Packer
by t,is and the " esicrn line mails for Lexing-
ton are despatched every day, except Sunday.
FARMyILLE.--Arrivcs Tuesdays, Thursdays
Etd Saturday., about g, p. IN. Leaves Mondays
Wejnesdeys and Fridays, about Z Il m.
I IL will be seen the days Of arrival end departure
have been changed. Nothing from Richmond i
brought by this MALL
DANviLLE.-Arrives, as heretofore, Tuesdays
Thursdays aud Saturday, Leaves as heretofore
Mondays Wednesday and Fridays, ut 3 a. m.
PEDLAR MfLLS.-Arfivcs heretofore, Mon
days and Thursdays. between 10 and H. n. m.-
Leaves about ] p. m, same day.
tY Mail closed at 9. p. IN. No Mails arriving
on those nights. the Office viii not be opened foI
'.iefyery on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, after dark.
On Sunday morning. the ofse viii be kept open
fnr one hour after the Mail by the Packet il ready
for delivery. WM. NJ BLACKFORD r. NJ.
Juv il--ts
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vV,FsUsT SAFE ofvaIuable Isca!

q AND PERSONAL ESTATE.-Pursuant
The provisions Of decd Of trust executed to US
BY Anderson Mays md wife. and Lcwi- 4. Mays,
on the l,t day of December, 1919, and duly recor-
dcd in the clerks Office Of the county court Of Am
herst county, we will, the 18th lay of August,
1851, sell the premises. by way of public auc-
ton Tract or parcel Of Land, lying and being in
the county Of Amherst. containing NINETY AND
sxsg. ONE-FOLRTH ACRES. Also the fol-
a lowing personal property, to wit: three sor-
rel Horses, one threc-hnrsc Wagon, two Cows, ono
Bureau, enc Walnut Desk, md all the Plantation
Tools and Utensils belonging the said Anderson
Mays, consisting Of plows, Harrows, Hoes, &c
The above Tract of Land lies but a few miles
from Lyuchburg, adjoining the lands of Benjamin
Waits and W Willian H. Andcrun, and is well siiui-
ted for market farm.
Tern Of Saie. CASH
Tie title 70 Tue above property is believed to be
| good. hut acting us trustees we shall convey such
ttle only as i vested in as by said deed.
GEO. D. DAVIS,
I,l1r. > Il \ ~
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LAND FOR SALE

" BY virtue of decree of the Honorable Chan
Gerry Court at Rogersville, for the purpose Of dis
trhutng portion ofthe Real Estate, ,of George Rut-
ledge, deed. among his legal heirs, &c. the un-
dersgned, appointed Commissioned by the llonora-
bic Chancellor, will expose at public sale to the
highest bidder at the COURTHOUSE door in the town
Of Bountyille on the Cd day Of October, 1851, on
a credit of ono and two years. (thc purchaser Civ
ing bond and approved securify.) truly desirable
tract ofland containing 66S acres, situated in Sui
Ivan county, East Tennessee. and extending with
in less than ono mile of said town. the main
stage road from Blcuntyiile to Abingdon, and
through which said road passes. distance OF more
than II niles end no, mere than or miles from
the depot of the Virginia and Tennessee Rail Road.
On said farm are about 300 acres Of cleared land.
lying well, and productive including so acrcs ofex-
cellent meadow iand with several good never fail
ing springs comfortable dwelling house we'll fin
ishod. with suitable barn and out buildings. or
chards, &c. The timber is good and abundant
The undersigned is authorized TO divide said tract
in two parcels, and sell in either way. private
sale. To any person wishing to procure farm
scarcely surpassed in East Tennessee the oppurtu-
nifty is presented. The title is good and in
di<puiable
Letters Addressed to the undersigned at Rogers
vile, L. Tenn, viii be attended 70.
GEO. W. NETHERLAND,
Special Commissioner
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AUCTION SALES.
se4 VALUABLE LAND for SAFE

e The Tract of Land formerly owned by the
late Reuben Cox deed, and on which he resided.
win be sold % the highest bidder on the premises
Thursday, the 2Sth Of August next if fair If not
the next fair day thereafter, (Sundays except
cd). 1t is situated within miles Of Lynchburg.
and within 200 yards of the main stage road lead
ing from thot place to Charlottesville ad Joins the
lands of Messrs Edmund Winston, Garland Poin-
dexter Sylvester L. Burford, and Thomas Jones'
and contains FOUR HUNDRED AND EIF-
TEEN ACRES, of which 100 acres are heavily
timbercd, considerable portion (suflicicnt, it is
supposed, To enclose the Land and nuke the neces-
sary cross fenecs) being che smut. There is good
@ Dwelling House with all necessary
IL out-houses the LAND, End spring Of the pu-
rest water convenient 10 the dwelling house, and
the land itself Is well supplied with streams Of
ter. There is also IA good orchard containing a va
riety Of fruit trees, and much land which could be
converted into valuable meadow
Persons desiring TO examine the land. do So
by applying Mr.. Spotswood Cox, Mr.. Archie
lu- Cox, residing in the vicinity, who viii take plea
sure in showing it.
TRIMS or SALg-one third of the purchase in
cash, the remainder in two equal nstalmcnts. pay
able in one and Two years, aud lien retained on
the land for the ultimate security Of the deferred
instruments
| Aug 4-wt28A THE LEGATEES.
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~OmNVssI0NEH,s sALE.-Bv !

~ tue Of decree pronounced at the May term
Of the circuit court Of Campbell county, 1851, in a
cause therein pending styled Franklin Jones.
&c.", shall on Wednesday the Goth day of August
next, on the premises Mount Zion, in th, county
of Campbell. offer for sale, public auction, ccr-
tain Tract or parcel Of Land, eantaining 2S9 A
HSe. CEES, (more or less, being the tract
y purchased by George W. Jones. in Ms life
time, Of Horatio Depricst. The sale will be made
upon credit Of six months, the puschaser giving
bond with good security for the payment of the pur-
chase money to commissioner, and as a fur
ther security the tide to said land viii be retained
until the purchase money be fully paid.
CHRISTOPHER CLARK. D. s.,
For Thos. Fox, c, c., and as such com'r. afore-
said. July 2S-3w
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respectfully informs those having white Grape, me-
rino and thbct shuwls that soiled that they
have them cleaned 10 look equal to new. and now il
In, best scaann to have them done Also, Piano
Table Covers, Carpets. Sc.. secured nnd prast oil.
lilo will also Dye all kinds Of Woollen Dresses,
Merino and Datuask Curtains. SILK dyed aud wa
tered TO uny colour OF pattern. Gentlemcn's wear
ing apparel dyed. secured and repaired, and the
colours warranted not To rub or Virginia Jeans
colourcd and pressed of in a superior manncr.--
Ny estnblislricnt eun be found a; the lower end Of
MAN Street. opposite the TURNER'S Hotel.
july 81 --3un j. II. SOLOMON.
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rsyRtJsTEE,S SAFE OF LANl3

u by virtue OF a deed Of trust executed tn me by
John Garth upd Emily II. his wife, bearing date
on the 9th day OF june 1910, and Of record in the
county court of Bedford. shall on Wednesday the
l0th any ofSeptenhcr, 1851, before the front door
Of Bedford courthouse, expose to sale by way of
public auction, n IRICT or LAND IN
situated in ;ac county Of Bedford, the &.
tcrs Of Nitchcr's creek, k1,lwn BY the name of
Ayrcs's tract, aud continuing 3lf Acres and one
twentieth of acre, less; il being the same
land which was conveyed to the said John Garth by
Edmund Patio and Sarah his wife. by deed bearing
dnte on the alst day Of June, 1928, nnd recorded
in Bedford county court.
Terms Of Saic.--The land will be sold on n cred
it of one and TWO years. equal instruments the pur
chaser giving bonds with good personal security for
the payment Of the purchase money, and as fur
hrr security therefor the title the land viii be
retained until the p'.r base money is paid, and the
aud liable 10 be rc-sold in default Of payment Of
the purchase money, any part thereof.
Acting as trustee. viii only convey such title as
is vested in me by the deed of trust aforesaid, to
the purchaser though ! have no reason to doubt
tie validity Of this title.
CIIiSWELL DABNEY.
July 2S-wtl0S Trustee,
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Y AZ duc ioR.-Thn undersigned offers at pri-
yatc sale, until Thursday the 2Sth August next,
when il not sold, he viii offer at public auction, the
TRACT or LIND wheroon he resides, situa-
ted in Campbell county, three miles South Of the
courthouse. containing FfOL,R HUNDRED AND
cg-ss SIXTY-EIGHT IND A AHiLFACRES,
3 adjoining the lands of John Davis, jr.. Rich
ard Buugh and others. This land is well watercd.
and i adapted the cultivation Of tobacco. grain
of all kinds, md portion would make an excel
lent meadow there being - Of beautiful bot
tom, well watcrcd. About one half tic land is
cleared. and that remaining in the woods is tobacco
laad of the first quality. The improvements con-
~ist of Dwelling House and all necessary out
houses. There is also very good Orchard, con-
tanning variety Of Fruit Trees, all of which in
thrifty condition. Persons dcsirous TO purchase
are invited to examine the premises.
TERMS-One third cash. the balance in one and
two years. equal instaments satisfactorily secured.
Any communication addressed to me at Campbell
courthouse. Va, viii receive prompt attention.
Jul 24-t2SA ROBERT FRANKLIN JR.
Epnublican coDv.
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Extraordinary Case Of Dyouning Jytnd
Fighting Men.-Y csterday, just afternoon.
two ,Irishmcn named Daniel Henncssey
and Miles McFaddcn were droWnt2 III 4
most singular manner, near the Fltchbnrg
Railroad wharf III Charlestown. Nlctad-
den had been enployad by Hepnes-cy n
work on board the schooner Alert till IL
o'eluck, for half a dollar, and dispute a,
| rose between them as 10 the arrival Of tbas
hour They clincbed, and N their stras. .ti...s.
giles for,hc mastery both togethef ~ y ~, ~.
board into the water, whereinsiea,a \. 4,
ing to save themselves, they cog.jet, I, r;.a
20 ponsi os s'ia hs Gr'fs sIs.. bodies were .ssa ]
after recovered by persons o. ~. ....nJ ~
s = !. mi, ,l,e;r sss,rts wire unsitsly disre-
gsrdedby ii The saeiisd cou'ea'antsr-B B0''o'
Transcript nFgt1- .asaaaa mt4 aTp
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TERMS.-The vfgorsiAs Is PUBLISHED SEM
weekly al a per annum, IN adeasscc. No Subscrip-
,en i< taken f shorter time than six mouths; and
no paper discontinued, except at the option ofthe
rarricfers until all arreargcs shnll have been paid
ApvrurrsTmrS1s arc inserted for so cents per
.aaaic or le<s) for every inner form Insertion and
37A cents for every outer ono. fthe number Of in
scrtions Is not noted the Ms. ii will be publish
cd til ordered out and charged accordingly.
The YEARLY RATES arc For the privilege Of
two squares $40; for ono square s25if inner form
s35. Every yearly advertiser viii be required TO
eoane his advertising hi. Particular line fbusi-
mss ane II he exceed Tho space stipulated for, he
viii be charged ratably for the excess
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In obedience to the abore decree the under
signed commissioners appointed fnr that purpose,
will on Friday the 18th day of August next, 1851,
proceed self auction the premises. to the
highest bidder. A VALUABLE FARM, belonging
the estate ofthe late George Poasc, ST., dec d.
This farm has been for years the residence of Capt.
William Allen and is situated in the county of Bot
tctourf. on james River, about twenty miles above
the town of Buchanan Ii contains ubout Seven
kx.. Hundred Acres, all considered ofthe
~ very bes' quality; about three hundred acres
Of which are cleared. the balance well timbcred.-
The cleared land is under good fence and is near
y all bottom ofthe first order and IN high q
cultivation.
The improvements n tolcrublc DWELLING
HOUSE, good Barn aud Corn Crib, with other
necessary out-houscs. Besides there is hrst-rnte e
Blncksmith's Shop on one end of the land with n
water connected with it.
There is fine Merchant Mill in the neighbor-
hood within two and half miles, and furnace and
boundary within four miles. which afford fine mar
kct for the products fthe farm.
1t is seldom property of such value, and posses
sing many advantages is offered for sale it is
considered one of the very best farms on all upper
James River and located IN one Of the most desiTa-
bic -cishborloods in Bottetouri county.
Terms Of sale made known in the annexed De-
cree. The Land will be shown to any one wishing
TO purchase by Mr.. John Mccartney who lives on
it. or by James b. kayser who lives adj joining it.
WM. =. TATE, ! c..
WM. B. KAYSBR, ION rs
;c o6-,i5A Gycr On
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AND SUMMER FASH

~ IONS.-.J. Is. EDN AHIJS, lNc7cl0ff 7 N
Tor, few doors above Meem & Gwatkiu aud oppo-
site Samuel b. Thurman, returns thanks to his Gus
and the public generally, for the liberal
couragcmeut extended TO him for the past year,
and respectfully aAk continuation Of the same. He
has large number of first workmen cnirloy-
ed, and being determined to turn cut as good work
as can be done. he feels confident of giving entire
satisfaction all who may favor him with their pat
ronage. He would invite attention TO a new stock
of cloths, cassimeres vestings and trimmings, laid
in this spring with and for cash. which will be
made up on reasonable terms and very low for cash.
j. b. EDWARDS, Act,
ap le-wts for Il s. Bradshaw.
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,sse-us NOTtCE.-TnE sUBsCRl

o41ses--s-az-S b~ feels under many obligations to
the people OF Lyuchburg and the surrounding coun-
try for the very liberal encouragement bestowed on
him in his new business, and viii inform them that
he has taken an interest in the Freight Boats RIO
and General Taylor. one of which Boats win leave
Richmond and Lynchburg every week regularly
Ttbc business will be conducted inthe name ofIamcs
s. Crcwdson & Co.. which concern pledges them
selves that there shall be no lack of energy u
desire to do all in their power to promote the in
tcrcsi Of their patrons
A,r- MES g rrEwDSn< G. 70
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On THE James River and Aana-
GI Nytln HOicI. 1T PATTONSBLRG O


Botc'o,gi Comfy, Va-The subscribcr would in
form his friends and the public generally. thlt he
has leased the above Hotel for term Of years. from
Messrs. Lcftwich s. McMaih, the proprictnr.; md
shat he will be prepared, all times, after the 18Th
ofAugnst, (at which time he will take possession.
ff not sooner.) TO accoirn1odnic any number %
BOARDERS, besides the travelling public Tho
building is entirely ncr-just being iinished-i Is
four stories high and in point Of size, elegance and
commodiousness, is perhaps the most splendid that
can be found aay where in the valley. To travel
lers on the Pocke, Boats, (Which will be run
ming he would beg leave 10 say, IN ndyanrc, that il
i, more conveniently located for their accommodn-
zion thsa any other Hotel being Just at the end Of
The bridge, on the same side ul the rivor, along
which the boats puss, und some % on 80 yards
from th,-towing path.
HisTABLE win bc furnished with the best that
the country can supply: his BAR with the choicest
Liquors; and ldt ROOMS with the best Of Beds.
Ills Sab,e IA also large and will be attended by
excellent OS1hER. lie ia determined in short,
to spare neither pains nor expense to accommodate
nnG pleasc;-aud be hopes thai lie long experience
landlord with tho superior inducements that he
&. persuaded he has it in his power to offer, will en-
sure him large share ofihe public patronage.
July 24-Gt SAMUEL DARST.
I IaiLcv IILi0.
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During the reign ii Louis XIV.a man
appeared IN Fruree who bore such strong
resemblance TO the King as 10 excite gen
eral remark. The rumor having reached
the Kings ears, he became curious to see
the man who looked so much like himself,
and sent q messenger toinvitc him to the
palace. The man appeared. and the re-
semblance was SO striking that the King
was surprised, and be inquired Of The man
if his mother had not been in France slime
thirty years previous. No. the man re
Piled, but added ms father hadi
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DOTmEsAYlN lNM.H,KET.--Dccu

u ing II necessary tn change my business in const
ucnce Of continued bad health, offer for sale my
farm on which | reside. This farm. containing
500 Acres, lies in the county Of Bedford, ten
miles from Lynehbare and Immediately Oh the Vr-
giuia and Tennessee Ra;hoad. The DWELLING
a. HOUSE is q briek, ,buitin the most substantial
MA manner and contains seven Rooms above and
.hrcc in the basement, with all necessary oui-hnuscs
in good condition. The society ofthc ncighbor-
hood in point of morality aud intelligence is equal
TO any n tho State. Convinced thGt would
purchase before viewing the premises, ! consid r
ii useless to give more minute description. VIII
however remark thai 50 desirable home is but sell
dom for sale. Persons in want of such farm are
requested TO come aud view the property, rs | am
anxious to sell. ANY communication the sub
jcct addressed to ''Ncw London" Campbell Co.,
will he promptly attended to.
Jc q-tsl MARSHALL L. HARRIS,
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EYECHANrCs, SAVINGS BANK.

1'l Those interested are hereby Informed that
the oard of Directors Of this Institution have
changed theis DISCOUNT DAY from Tuesday to
Thursday To take effect from and after the 21st in
slant
Notcs for Discount to receive attention. must be
deposited or Wednesday at or before o'clock p.
M. at the office, ID. B. Payne & Bros Book
J. ii. ROBINSON, Secretary.
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fi.ra.arSr HAYES. .AThe New York
uii;,r;,r sssss that rooms have been eHgnetd
:, ."l .bs Aslor fiouss for Miss CathatiaS
HAYES. The Irish EwSu, wh5 . iAPsstea
IL asivs asoa! ihs isiH sf ssttsAtBlf,
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NOTICE TO CARPENTERS OF;

inform the csmmuni,y that he has on hand good
lot of the hes, Pine Timber that virginia will afford
and receiving every week. all of which will be sold
low for cash good paper.
JAS. S. CREWDSON, Com. Mcrct.
On tie Basin.
n. B.-Bills for Houses received and filed at
the shortest notice. Timber well dried if desired.
Aug. 7-ts- J. S.
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r AW PAWTNERsHsp.-Thcr !

IL signed having this day formed partner
ship in the practice Of Law viii attend all bust
ness coniidcd to them in the counties of Bedford
Campbell Amherst and AppomattoN. and the OF
porction of Lynchburg.
~ oaice opposite George NJ. Rueker, Mair
street, Lynchburg Va.
JOHN q. l.. GOGGIN
July i4-t- FREDERICK ~ PAGE
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WMITE GINGER, SPICES, &c.

w ioo lbs best white Jsmaica Ginger, with a
general assortment Of Spices, suitable for picking
And preserving for sale bv
Aug 4-fs JOHN VI. SEAY. Druggist.
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nATRICK SpRINGs. pa

Il COUNTY, NA.-ln addition TO the other ac-
eommodations and amusemcnis heretofore noticed
in previous advertisements the undersigned has the
pleasure to say that he has just erected an extern
sive BOILING ALLEY, which is conveniently
located for the accommodation of visiters.
Terms of Boarding for man and horse. per week.
$50. For Boarding and Lodging, pc, wcek
$500. In boarding by the month deduction Of
81 per week viii be made. The rent Of Cabins. to
those who board themselves, will range from 81 70
$3.50 per week, agrceably to the quality of the
cabins; bur nnne can be rented for a shoricr time
than four weeks until after the Goth of August.
Children and servants haifpriee.
Mr. Lackado. formerly Of lsnchhurg. has been
engaged as Manager Of the Springs for the seasons
Anr 1-rr D. ERASHtRE Pr,nri.tor
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[PRDPRIETORS.

young and very innocent looking fel
low"
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NOTICE. NOTXE!.-THE SUI

NOTICE.! NOTICE THE SUB
In scribers rake this method TO inform the com
muuity in general that one Of their Boats will be
ready Tuesday and Wednesday in Richmond and
Lynchbure To reeeiv, Goods. Wares and Merchan-
disc 70 be shipped up or down the Canal.nr the
best terms, Tobacco taken upon terms that slxil
be Fair end reasonable.
3 JAMES s. CREWDSoN & co.
- n, hF-Wh hcm received and forwarded TO Rich
nsOsd upon the hest terms. Persons on the Canal
s.af may wish US to carry their wheat. viii please
give notice Of the same. j. S. c. & Co.
Auc IT'S @
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TERRIBLE TRAGEDY---i,orca and Murder
The Palmyra (Mo) Wing Publishes the
following extract from letter giving an
account Of horrid thurder perpetrated al
Hannibal, in that State:
ave have 4 German in prison, guilty Of
the murder of young lady, whom he
loved. Briefly, the circumstances are these:
The prisoner was servant In the family
of Mr. Scholien, and became cnamorcd of
his daughter He declared before, as the
testimony shows. that lie intended ID make
adeclaration oflns love, and If not received,
he world shoot The lady. He made hts
declaration of love--the lady indignantly
repulsed him. He went and gotta double
barrel gun, came into the house whsfe the
lady and mother were told her hb had n
present for her, pointing 70 the gun. Said
she, you are not going TO shoot. surely
He replied. / am-fring one barrel, and
afterwards the other, the loads taking effect
in the head, scattering her bruins all DIVER
the room The voting lady was bbaiiriful
and accomplished. The rrisoner made a
sham sttemp, q kill himself He il Tiitc
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so faras we can learn, this unhappy af-
fair was brought about entirely by a mis-
take in pronunciation. Tue challenging
party having met his friend at the restau-
rant alluded to above casually remarked,
or intended to remark, "let me have a DOL
lar This the friend construed into "lend
me half dollar" and, without further re-
mark, drew forth the supposed desired
sum. and handed it over. The gentleman
received the coin, looked at 1t, and handed
it back. Words cnsued, and then a quar-
rel-the termination Of which we have re-
corded
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.yFALUARLE LAND FOR SALE.

July 2s-wtl0S Trustee,
~ Bedford Sentinel copy till day of sale.
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GEO. ". NETHERLAND.
HOUSE ANDLOT FOR SALE

juno 3o-t2o. fRogcrsrlIle { 7'ena..j Time,