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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
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Stephen d. Bowen, Champe Carter Thomas II.
Ellis and Charles Ellis, in their own right and as
administrators of Charles Ellis fec'l., Sarah Ann
Pateson, Arrnisrcd ii. Ogden, James Wharton,
Emily H. Ellis, Richard s Ellis jr., d. H, Tap
scott, and Emily II. his wife, john r. Ellis and
Sally J. Ellis, tho two last infants under twcnty-one
years of age by Robert Tinsley specially assigned
their guardian, Defendants
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The Court doth order that of the Commits
sioners of this Court. do take an account in this
cause and ascertain what permanent improvements
and their value the defendant s. ID. Bowen made
or placed upon the tract of land mentioned in the
plaintiffs bill, and what of rent the said de-
fendant :. ID. Bowen ought righifully to pay the
plaintiff for and occupation of the said trac, Of
land, and also to ascertain What amount of rent has
been collected by Edgar Whitehead the receiver
appointed by former order of this Court to collect
the same, and make report thereof to the Court,
with any matters specially stated deemed pertinent
by himself, or required by the parties be stat
ed. Copy-Testc,
ROBERT TINSLEY, OK.
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A r rules holden in the Clerks Office of the cir
IA cult court for the county of Patrick, at the
courthouse thereof, on the first Monday in May,
1851.
James NJ. Smith ear of James NJ. Redd, decd,
Plaintiff
against
Thomas NJ. Clark, William East, Martin Cloud,
Archibald Stuart, William Hsrriss, Abram Staples,
and the President and Directors Of the Bank Of
Cape Fear, Defts.
IL CHANCERY.
This suit having been instituted for the purpose
of inhibifiug and restraining the said Archibald
Stuart, William East, Abram Staples and the Bank
of Cape Fear from all proceedings under deed of
trust executed BY the said Martin Cloud to the said
Archibald Stuart as trustee for the benefit Of said
Abram Staples and the Bank of Cape Fear, until
the further order Of the court and il appearing by
satisfactory evidence that William East, William
Harriss. and tho President and Directors Of the
Bank of Cape Fear, arc non-residenis Of the State
of Virginia; they required to appear here within
one month after due publication Of ths order, and
do what is necessary to protect their interest; and
IT is ordered that copy of this order be published
in the Lynchburg Virginian for four weeks success
sively, and posted at the front door of the court
house of this county the first day of the next
county court. copy-Teste,
SAMUEL g. STAPLES, CFk.
ma 15-;y1w
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VIRGINIA, to wit: At rules held in the
Clerks Office of the circuit court for the coun-
ty Of Halifax, the first Monday in May, 1851.
James Kirk, Plaintiff,
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L. f. GIBBS, AG'r FOR
J. II. WIIITEHTRST

n. B. Likencsses CT every description copied
large assortment of Lockcts and Medaons of SUI
per-ior quality for Daguerrcotypcs always on hand
The highest premium awarded at the late Fair of
the Maryland Institute for the laics, improvements
Nov It's i. E. GIBBS AG'r
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TARBLE mANUPACTORy,

NA GEORGE PAGAN g. BROTHER, Soup
err, MarAa St,eet, LyaeaJug, Ta--Monurnent-'
Mantles, Tornbs and Head Stones Table and colar
ter Tops and House Work in general, executed N
all its branches in the beat manner for public and
private buildings. Terms moderate.
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NOTfCE-Being the sole Agents for the sale
l Y of Licoricc in Virginia, OF Messrs. Francia &
Co. the Importers in New York, we keep constant
ly on hand large supply of this article in all its
varieties; and are prepared to sell the most
commodating terms. Purchasers are requested to
call and examine stock.
GARLAND & ROBINSON,
Corner Gary and Goth streets, on the Dock,
Mar lots Richmond. Va
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Messrs. Oyler & Anderson,
Dr. w. p. Allison, ,..t,.
Dr. James Saunders, ''J''''D"'S'
M~ NJ W Davenport. ma 5-3m
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ICE! !!--Wc have in Ice House and IL
Il float one thousand tons of the best Maine ICE,
from IL to Is inches thick, which viii be sold low
by the cargo or tom RANKIN e. WEIITLOCk,
mar 27-w:lm Richmond, Va.
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May 22-w4w WIN. s. HOLT, D. c.
f. Barksdale ir. mr. for gif'Ts.
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GRAND CONSOLIDATEDL LOTTERY Glass S,
10 be drawn in Baltimore, August 30, 1851,
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
CITY OF WASHINGTON

CITY OF WASHINGTON,
| NDER the direction OF AARON HAIGHT PAL.
~ MER of New York, and WORTHINGTON
GARRETTSON SNETHEN of New Orleans, At
torncys and Counseors Of the Supreme Court of the
United States
This establishment is formed for the following
objects
l. For practcing law IN the Supreme Court of the
United States and conducting professional business
before Congress.
q For the prosecution and recovery of all claims.
IN law equity against the United States before Con-
grcss or the Executv We Departments, against for
eign Governments before Boards of Commissioners,
8. For the settlement OF accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Int Tor De-
ties, and orfeitures, for alleged violations OF the
revenue, post Office, or other Laws.
a. For securing letters patent for inventions from
the United States or from foreign Governments and
procuring land warrants and pensions under the va
nous pension laws OF the United States.
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cign countries.
o. For the purchase and sale OF lands in any OF the
States or Territories OF the Union, and oaDiDg moneys
on mortgage or real estate lying therein.
T. For investment OF funds in United States and
State stocks and loans, collection oil the div dends
thereon, and, generally for the transactions OF all bu-
siness pertaining 10 law, loan, and barking agency
All communications addressed post paid, to Messrs.
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city OF Washington, will receive prompt and faithful
attention. PALMER l. SNETHEN.
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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

U,Hr undersigned, a committee Of publication, or
| the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricul-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
TO the following prospectus Of MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under the
auspices Of the above named association
The work will be devoted to the interests Of .ag-
ricpitre and Horticulture, Domesfic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture Of crops, the
Improvement Of the soil, the management OF the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard
and the house-keeper s department In their con-
nexion with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dustria pursuits Of the land, will receive their APP
proprate attention.
The "SOTL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision Of CHARLES A. PEABODY
esq and Col. JAMES NJ. CHAMBERS. MIR. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distinguished ar
a practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers liz one OF the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by an able corps OF contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters Of the land.
Each number will contain sixteen pages of
quario size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate Of
ONE DOLLAR PER A-NrUM,
which must be paid in advance
n5~Posimosters authorized tn act n aeents
and they may retain in their hands twenty nv.
per cent, Of all subscriptions collected bv them or
II they perfer il, copy ofthe work will be sem
to any one twelve months gratuitously, who vii
remit four names scith fossv doLqrs.
All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to WV. IL. CHAmsERs, publisher Of "Th'
Soil Of the South, I" Columbus, Ga.
VAN LEONARD, Committee
r. A. WARE, If
J. r. HURT, Pubhcation.
Columbus, (Ga.) March, 1851.
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d. Appleton d ca, 400 ByoadsD0y New Yor1
Have now ready the fourth edition.
7 LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
III BY Hugh A. Garland Two volumes l2mo
Portraits; ~ So
:" Mr. Garland has given US daguerrso' yps Of
character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus itself, and withal, two volumes of exceedingly
choics historical reading. I'll Republic.
The biography Of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston .Hsr-
"a good life Of this remarkable man has long
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex-
tremely readable book, the two volumes not only
contain the history of his life and analysis OF hts
character, but an interesting account Of the poll
ties and the public men Of the day. ~ Crescent.
+" Since Kennedy's life Of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. II must be read by muItitudes with in
tense interest. "--T Ne.oark Daily advertiser
. MIR. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por-
trature Of the erratic and brilliant subject Of his
pen. '--(.Nstc Orleans DELTA
ms book nils blank in the biographical no.
tces Of distinguished Americans. The two VOL
umes gives us Il faithful account Of his whole ca
reer an analysis of his celebrated speeches. &c. 4"
Philadelphia Enquirer.
As biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehend
and variety of manner "I Boston Post.
IL is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted. III Eps-
ming Post.
:" The work Is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and Is replete with striking passages The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times, have played a distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. 1t forms valuable add-
ton to our national history. - Democratic Rsvier
March I'D. tw-w
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sbls prices, upon - epod lSlns1se a4;apslity and
price as can be Ubtaihsd o4f1t1e5r& fo1tf and
fsanufacsurs." A prsSssense va ti1sslkrs be
given TO the productions of Amavjtdn industry
ana PERSONS making proposals. 20 suPRIy any
and manufacture Of the United States
The articles are to be delivered at the Office Of
zoe clerk on or before the 18th day Of October
next and to De paid for az soon as tie Com miftes
on Accounts shall audit the Bill.
Each bidder, though he may desire to proposs
Tor tns whole OF the ARTICLES above epusnersted.
WIN DC required to make separate and distinct pro-
Jo' saen class; and no proposal paper en-
pT,avlng more than single class will be considered
yoen proposal To be endorsed posals Tor Cas-
s No.l OF stationery for H. X. d. S." and nd-
noa,ass 70 the undersigned. They will be free of
- ouhc'ent specimens of each class to accomnanv
snd p,oposoi marked with the name Of The bidder
Vbove advertisement '~'s " '"e
e whoie OF each article specified in the foys-
S1,i's iist VIII DC deemed a class. and The rsrsnn
onering TO furnish any class or dsscr;,,;,, :.
l'oiss az 'he lowest price, quality Considered shn-
receive contract for the same IN s~as.1.;: s""s
bond, with two or more suretier .n,isss ouumk
the clerk, for the performance Of the SANE 49, ~
forfeiture OF twice the contract price in sna -
failure; which bond must be filed in the ot6rs ~
said clerk within ten days amer the proposals. hnvs
been opened and the result declared
Inc right rs reserved, in case it should be me-
csssAry' TO order further supply of all or any Of
the articles contained in the above list. ~
The clerk also reserves the right to Judge and
determine whether the articles offered conform to
the samples furnished or not, and may, 10 his dis
erection, refuse TO receive them, If in his opinion
they DO not answer the purpose for which they
are intended. TI-. n
~ r. M. YOUNG,
Clerk House of Representatives u. s.
April I5--lawuuiyf f ef
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100 DOLLARS REWARD

ID AN away from the subscriber, October 9th
N 1897, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, a negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportional,
and Of black complexion, full faced, high fore
head prominent nose, and no whiskers; having
on one OF his arms the letter s, mark resemb-
ling it. He had on the inner ankle Of, |
presume, the left foot. He speaks with plausi-
bility and ease; is rather assuming in bis address,
vet mild and humble in his manners. lie is a
keen shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and is apt to bear uucommonly much on his toes
when hurried. He SAID that he originally be
longed TO farmer named Joshua Lee, nenr Gin
ton, in Virginia; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State, presume he took up quar-
ters. Any person finding and opprebendng the
same, and delivering him safely into the hands OF
the subscriber, shall receive the above reward OF
one hundred dollars, besides reasonable expense.
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY.
Nav l0-6tpw
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
/ TOR, neat Book Of 300 octave pages, Illus
trated with engravings. Price II, payable inva
rably when subscribing TO enable the author to
have 1t done in the finest style of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters who
will frank remittsnces, are authorized 10 act al
agents for the work, and retain a5 per cent com.
mission. Confident of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, ! shall endeavor to merit II, and |
close bssty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, well az the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
:" Inquissiers," and American Ladies and Gentle
men IN Havana, throwing bags Of gold as an of.
fering for his liberation, upon the desk Of the
American Consul. EDWARD STIFF,
Author OF " The Texan Emigrant," and late edi
tor Of the " Cherokee Ssrtinel, at Cedar Bluff
Alabama. March q
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suerai discou I for cash IN hand at the da,
Of the voice.
There are now on the shelves, ready for sale in
various sized fonts.
$1,000 10. Roman and Itclic type.
10000 Ib. Fancy type
1000 10. Script ard Running hand
5000 10. German.
5000 10. Ornaments.
$4,000 n. Type-metal Rue.
$1,000 f.. Brass Rule.
Presses, Chases. Wood Type, Ink, &c. furn-
isbed at the lowest manufacturers prices, either
for cash or credit.
A large number Of new fonts have been added to
the Foundry during the past year, among which
is a complete assortment OF Germans, both plain
and ornamental.
Specimen Books freely given to all Printing
Offices.
Printers Of Newspapers who choose to publish
this advertisement, including this note. three times
before the LIST of August, 1851. and send me one
Of the papers, will be paid for il in type when
they purchase from me, of my own manufactures,
selected from my specimens, FIVE times the amount
u their bill.
IL Chambers Street, New York
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S. GRuSWoLD g. co

(Suece@ors 10 Daniel Pratt & Co..
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public tina,
IL they are now manufacturing
coTToN GINS
at Prattsvlle, Autauge county,, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are exten
sve and complete, which will enable them TO furn-
ish Gins 20 planters on the most favorable terms.
As TO the superiority of their Gins, they have on
ly 10 refer TO the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale of over 10000 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From % years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they are confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction TO all who may patron
ize them.
n5rTheir Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed TO Prattville, Autaugs
county, Alabama.
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell q Co Mobile, and ~. Kendall, y Carter Co.,
.Ns,c Orleans.
s. GRISWOID e. Co
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
: It + II III o = & OP r,


VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE.
THIS Journal will be issued on the fret Of each
| month, each number containing 60 large oc-
iavo pages, making near 800 pages Of reading mat
ter annually. Il will be devoted to Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Contribu-
tons from the profession throughout the country,
reviews OF the important publications in this
country and abroad, and full record of what If
transporting in the Medical world
Expensive arrangements have been made to
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropenn Journals, ms soon as they arrive in this
country. Interesting operations, cliniques and
cases occurring in the 1nhrmary Of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, "a well as in private practice, will be
regularly reported. Also. the transactions Of u Q
"Medical Society OF Virginia. and such others
viii furnish their proceedings
TsRMs.-Three Dollars per annum, in ndpance.
or -Four Dollars per annum, II paid after the mid
die Of the year.
I55-A liberal discount will be given to agents
and canvsssers.
All communications 10 be addressed TO the Edi-
tor and Proprietor, post paid, they viii not be
taken from the Office
Special arrangements for Cams, &C., Of a line
or two will be made.
Advertisements to be paid for in odpance. No
q,sack medicine advertisements will be taken.
Us- Office on Bank Street. near oh, Richmond
"a March 10
r. s. Remittances which arrive too late will be
returned the sender; or IL he prefers It, shares
for the following distribution will be forwarded
March I7--d-t-w-w
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There has not been rainy day, properly
speaking, since last May, and the drought in this
neighborhood is becoming severe. In the coun-
try the springs very low, many are quite dry
and the cisterns empty. Yet there have been
slight showers now and then, mere sprinklings Of
rain from the Clouds which have kept the vegeta
ton alive, and in some places, tolerably healthy
The weather is not like that of ordinary droughts
there is no smoky haze in the atmosphere, with
the sun almost invisible when he rises and sets
looking as if seen through smoked glass. Oh
the contrary, the atmosphere is remarkable trans
parent, and the sunsets have look Of wa,ery
clearness.--N Y. En- Post
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m. THOTP son,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT. L-9H,
( COMMISSIONER Of Deeds ofNorth and South
Carolinn Agent for Revolutionary Pens or
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton Of Claims against the various Departments o,
the General Government and before Congress
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In.
surance Company; Capital ~ ,000, 900.
~ Office door West of Jackson usu, Penn
sylUnnin .fpenws, WASHINGTON, D. c.
P. 3. Refer. IL necessary, to the Heads Of De.
parsments and TO Members Of Congrsss generally
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G. A. y. l.. KERRIsON IL co.
Direct importers Of
h O X f. C. N DRY GOD (

In Charleston, South Carolina,
MOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry Goods in their
city, that they are prepared, and are offering o
very large and well assorted stock Of Foreign and
Domestic Staple. and Fancy Dry Goods, selected
for and particularly adapted to the Southern trade.
Importing direct, they feel assured of being able
to sell goods as low in Charleston, as they be
bought in any other market in the United States.
They would call particular attention to Linen
Goods, Of every description; the make will be
folnd of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirfurs Of cotton. Also to their stock of Dres
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptances.
C. & T.. l.. KERRISON, & co.
No. 209 King, northwest corner King and Marke
Feb. 10. streets
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cHARIysToN, s. G.
"OULD call the attention Of planters risitina
w Chmieston for their supplies. to his stock
Of Dry Goods, which is kept constantly full, and
embraces complete assortment for families and
plantation wear; and, in Dress Goods, from the
low-priced, to the richest latest, and most Gsh-
ionnble.
All Goods Of Southern manufacture, he will par.
tcuInry keep.
No 29A. bend of King st. Charleston
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REMAINS or GEN. WoRTH.-The committee OF
the Board Of Aldermen appointed to select a rest
ing place for the remains of Gen. WORTH, re-
ported to the Beard last evening, recommending
the purchase of spot Of ground for the purpose
on the Mount Of Victory, in Cypress Hill Gene
terry. The report was laid on the table and
ordered to be printed--.N T. Co,u. G. Eng,
Tuesday.
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CoLUMBn County, FLoRiDA--EARLY CoTTos
"A correspondentwrites us from Alligator, tina
seed cotton of this years growth was exhibited
at the store OLA. J. II. Wright, on the 2lst inst.
from the plantation Of James S. Jones, of Colum-
bia. This is the earliest we have heard of the
present season. and is almost literally think the
rag off the bush ''-Jacksonriue Republican 3lsi
,tH
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The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San Francisco and ports in Oregon, await
ing at the former port the arrival of the mails and
passengers from Panama, and returning without
delay with the mails and passengers for the steam
er from San Francisco.
A regular line Of propellers will be kept up for
the transportation of freight and transient passen-
gers between Panama and San Francisco.
The well known steamship SARAH SANDS,
of l,500 tons burthen, now under charter to the
company, and peculia. ly commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running as an extra
family boat.
One of the above steamers will keep up the con-
nection between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports
The connection in the Atlantic will be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
GEORGIA 1900 tons. CRESCENT CRY 500 tons.
ONO 5000 tons. CHERoKEE 300 tons.
EMpRECiry2, 900 tons PnuApELrHm 100 tons.
Leaving New York for Chagres on the lltb
and 10Th of each month.
The new steamships Ell DORADO and FAIL
CON viii form direct line between New Or
leans and Chagres, leaving al such periods as will
insure as little detention possible on the Isth-
mus, and forming with the Pacific steamships a
through line TO and from New Orleans, and ports
in Mexico, California and Oregon. Passages from
New Orleans can be secured from Armstrong,
Lawrasop q Co., agents, at that place
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
$500, 10 state rooms, to $3.50.
$3.50, in lower cabin, To 5000.
5000, in Storage, TO Sl65.
The rates from New York TO Chsgres will ue
at the lowest adopted by any safe sea steamer be-
tween those ports.
For choice Of berths, apply at the Office of the
Company, 81 and So South street, and at their
agency, 1T West street.
A prl 26--tf