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,Io,;.,- iotiohs, committees, or individuals
DESTROYS To make propositions or ~ reca,s 80.
''''oii' are requested to address their conn,un;r
tohs To j. e.. @ Kennedy Eeo "
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PUBLIC A1TD PRIVATE SALES.
VSO DEALERsIN TIMBER AM
IL LUMBERs-Pu5fic faction of ExtesRstzs

w LIZ No IN = ~ AN y
Il LUMBEB.-Pn5iie Asction Of Extensive
Tract cfHighiy Valuable Timber Land, in Vrgia-
ia on Narea5ie Water.
On TxGnday. the 18th day Of November next,
| will sell hblic auction, about SIR Thousand A.
ees Of Land, lying in one body in the counties Of
Nelson and Amherst. principally in the former
About three thousand lying together are cover
ed with timber Of remarkably heavy Clean straight
and lofty growth, consisting OF white oak. red oak,
tulip poplar and pine. The tract runs nearly par
allel with the James River and Kanawha Canal;
nearly touching it points, and is perhaps at
no point remote than three miles. The great
est and heaviest growth of timber is the
canal. On a creek which runs through this portion
of il lies mi-sest which. together with the abun-
dant supply Of fuel viii afford ample power for
| ter saw mills or steam saw-mills The ground affords
dry and firm roads through nearly the entire
| The estate being chiefly valuable for its timber
will probably be sold very far below its real value,
as the population around is principally agricultural
The situation is perfectly healthy being among the
highlands of Virginia, where there is unintcrrup
ted communication with the markets Of Richmond
and all the cities Of the Atlantic. There other
attractions this estate such eaiadJie mineral
tiers, iron ore, lime quar77es DC, but the Executor
feels most confidence in inviting the attention of
those who deal in lumber and sfdres The title is
perfect and undisputed. The sale will take place
the premises at the mineral springs, known the
map of the land will be exhibited the sale. The
terms will be one-fourth of the purchase money in
cash, and the remainder in four instalments, six
months, twelve months, and eighteen months with
interest from the day of sale. The credit payments
| to be secured by satisfactorily endorsed and
reservation of the title until the last payment of
the principal shall be punctually made each in
stalment, but in default of such punctual payment
the Executor reserves the right into the
possession of the land and hold il until the contract
is complied with. until the expiration of three
months, when it will be sold again the risk of the
| first purchaser Should the weather be unfavorable
the sale will take place the next fair day II o.
| clock.
| N. B.-This land lies about one hundred and ten
| miles above the city of Richmond, almost immedi-
aiely the great Canal-the james River and Ka-
nawha Canal.
Those who desire to examine the estate will take
| a berth in of the most commodious canal boats
at the city of Richmond, and land in about twenty
four hours at New Market, Nelson county. at the
Locks, about three miles above, from either ofwhch
points they will be conducted to my agent, W. A.
Payne Esq sheriff Of the county who resides in the
vicinity, and who will promptly exhibit the tract and
give all necessary information
II. LOUGHBOROUGH.
Executor of y altman Loughborough, deceased
| Oct l3-tawtds
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GROCERIES. &C.



" Der weald inform his friends and the public
generally that he has just received his falI supply
Of GROCERIES, AND STAPLE DRY
GOODS, making his stock large and complete.
In the stock may be found
New Orleans. Porto Rico aud St. Croix Sugar,
Loaf, crashed powdered md clarified do
Rio. Lagiiira and Java Coffee.
Fine Green and Black Tea.
Sperm. adamantine md tallow Candies.
Rolled aud country Iron,
Shear. cast, German and blisterd Steel.
BoS. lining. and comVon Nails,
Spades and Shovcls,
Sole and Upper Leather.
Pepper. Ginger, Spice, soda, sslsratus, alum
.altpetre, indigo and copperss brown and bleachcd
domesties, calico, apaccas, large lot negro blank
cts, cassnets, Kentucky jeans, tweeds. cassimercs
plain insey, hats. caps, shoes and boots, and man,
other articles, which he invites the attention d
buyers, rs he 10 determined to sell cheap.
Der Cts los h. E0WTIN
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DRY-G0oDs, GROCERIES, &C.


II Made CiofAing. Cioths Cssameres. ves-
iags, &c. Main Street, opposite Mcdaniel & Lee.
LrscHsuRs, vA.-Respectfully informs his friends
and the public generally. that be is now receiving
and opening the largest and best assorted stock Of
Fall and Winner Clothing. ever brought to this
ket hich he invites the attention of a feeling
confident he please those who want good and
cheap goods.
His stock consists, in part, of English and
French Cloth; Beaver, Kersey and Blanket Over
coats; black and fancy French and English Cloths,
Dress and Frnck Goats, long Overcoais for Farm
ers, waterproof Coats and Leggins, Furnishing
Goods Of all descriptions.
Cloths, Cassimercs, Safineis and vcstings. sold
by the yard and erfra charge for cutting.
large portion of his Ready Made Clothing Is
manufactured In Lynchburg. In connection with
his Ready Made Clothing Establishment, he has in
his employment Mr.. J. Dixon, who carries on the
Tailoring business in all its branches.
Always on hand an assortment Of Trunks, Vail
ccs and Carpet Bags.
Also, Leather Of all descriptions; all Of mhich
nriH be sold lor for rash.
Sent CQ-fx
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A 7 Rules held in the Clerks office Of the Coun-
IN ~ Court of Appomattox county, on Monday
the LIST day of September 1851:
John w. Tyler. assignee Of james G. Walton,
Plaintiff in an action of debt u bond for the sum
of s2S 81 with interest from the 18th day Of July
1850. against,
&. b. Manly, Defendant.
The attachment against the Defendants estate,
sued out in this action, being served on Jonathan
Leslie, supposed TO have in his possession chattes
belonging the said Manly. and also sundry Of the
goods and chates Of the said defendant. being at
tached by virtue Of the process aforesaid. and the
defendant not having been served. either with the
summons institutng this action, or with the ottach-
mcnt, and not having entered his appearance, and
il appearing, by the oath Of Alfred w. FIippinthai
he is not irbhbitant Of this State. on the Plain
tifi's motion. il is ordered that the Defendant do
appear within one month after due publication o
this order, and do what is necessary to protect his
interests, and that copy this order be forthwith
Inserted IN some newspaper published in the town
OF Lynchburg for four successive weeks and posted
ut tho front door of the CourtHouse Of this county
on the first day Of the next County Court.
ACopy-rcstc.
H. r. BOCOCK, Clerk.
GARLAND & CABrLL, "a.
Sept. 25-wiw
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VALUABLE REAL AND PER-

Al -
subscriber having determined change his business
will, the 10th ofOctoher next offer to the high
est bidder, his tract Of LAND, crop stock Of every
description, Plantation utensils &c, &c. This
Tract of Land, known as the Cut Banks, is on the
Appomattox River, 16 miles above Farmville, and
Immediately the road from New Store to Walk
ers Church supposed to contain about 300 ACRES
OF LAND. 100 of which is River Bottom, the re-
mainder very fine high Land one half of which is
in original forest growth and young pine. The inn
provements are three story MILL HOUSE,
pair Burrs, two Boiling Cloths and fixtures appcr
tanning to the manufacture of Flour, Grist Mill Cot
ton Gin, &c. There is also n very valuable SAW
MILL attached good Store House,new Tan-yord,
calculated TO tan thousand hides year. with
good stock ofbark. &C. on hand. The Dwelling
House Is new two story framed House, large and
commodious, and all necessary ou'-houses.
Feeling assured that will buy without ex-
amining for themselves Il deem it unnecessary say
more of this valuable property. The Terms will
be unusually liberaiive years will be given the
purchaser if desired.
Any person wishing TO examine the Land, &c.
will, any time before the day Of sale, find on
the premises. b. s. MORRIS.
Sent ol--t-
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LEGAL. NOTICES,

VIRGINIA, tO-wie:--At Rules holden
Y ir the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court of
the Corporation Of Lynchburg. on Monday. the 9Th
day Of October, 1851:
james Garland. Plaintiff,
1gaiaa, : IN CASE,
Richard @. Fortune and Mary nj. hs wife,
Defendants.
The object of this suit Is to recover Of the De-
PENDANTS the of fifty dollars with legal interest
thereon from the 18th day Of May 1851, ill paid
Aud il appearing. BY the Plaintiff affidavit. that
the said Defendants not residents Of this State,
on motion Of the Plaintiff BY his Attorney il Il
dercd that the said Defendants do appear within
one month after due publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary protect their interest and
that this order be published once week for four
successive weeks in the Lynchburg VirgiDian. and
posted at the front door of the Court House in said
Corporation, on the frs, day Of the next Corpora
ton Court. ACopy-Te.te.
octe -w4w D. ROBES. -
A I Circuit Court Of Amherst county continued
IA by adjournment and held Mt the courthouse,
on Friday, the 5th dry ofScptcmber, 1851.
Bcninmin G. Megginson, administrator Of Arehi-
bald Megginson deed, Plaintiff
against
James w. Keith Silas p. vawtcr Henry Bcas-
ley, Samuel d. Mcgginson, Joseph Berkeley, Parker
and Smith, and Alexander ?. Campbell,
Defendants.
IN cHANcERY.
The defendants Parker and Smith. and Alcxan-
der p. Campbell by counsel filed their answers to
the plaintiffs bill, to which the plaintiff by counsel
replies generally. and motion Of the said dcien
dants to dissolve the injunction awarded in this
cause, the court on consideration of tho bin, III,
said answers and replicntions, the exhibits. cxami
nations ofwitnesses, and the arguments Of counsel
without at this time expressing any opinion
upon tho question: whether the property levied
on by Parker & Smith, and which il the subject o
this Injunction, ia to be considered social propert,
md liable to sntisfy partnership demands in prefer
ence to the clams Of individual creditors or whcth
er the whole or any part thereof is covered BY spe
cifc liens of trust deeds, whether liable to thu
claim of the landlord for rent or whether il is to b,
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~ A. the Sign OF the Red Hat.

- The subscriber would respectfully inform hi
friends, customers and the public generally. thai
be has inst received large assortment Of HITS
embracing the following fashions: New York, Phil
ndeiphia. Baltimore and French styles. Also. a
dfes, h",, gotten upfor Young gents most beauii-
iul article We would particularly invite the at
fcntion Of the young gentlemen to this article. A
iirge assortment of SIo4 Hats ofthc latest styles.
A beautiful lot Of Gaps, Fillmore Hungarian, Ma
W ard Miltary. &c. &c.
Wo have received and arc stl receiving, ladies'
j Misses and Infants plain, dress and fancy
SHOES, of various STYLES and qualities,
Aita. large assorio cnt Of MEMS and Boys' Boots
AMI Shoes; lot OF stiichcddowns. and also hand
q good assortment OF Trunks and Carpet Bags,
which viii sell very low
, octG.-ts JACOB RI MROTGH
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nex. SALE OLE LAND.-AcrING As

NT. SALE OF LAND.-ACTING AS
--x.. commissioners under decree of the circuit
court of the county of Amherst, pronounced Mt its
August term, 1851, in the case Of Lucas ct al rs
Pendcton ct al" the undersigned will on the third
Monday in October next. Chat being court day) at
Amherst court house, sell TO the highest bidder a
TRACT OF LAND, continuing One HVndrcd and
Fy7y.fre and half here's adjoining the lands of
VIM. w. Scott. George W. Old and others. Said
Land is about miles from Lynchburg, and within
a half mile of the james River and kanawha Ca
nal. and is the same Tract of Land formerly owned
by Mrs. Patsy Baldock, which Mr.. WHAT Cox
now resides.
Acting commissioners, we shall, of course
convey only such title is vested in us by the de-
cree aforesaid which. however, is undoubted
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit Of g. ~ and 10
months, for equal portions Of the purchase money
the purchaser executing bonds with approved per
sonal security, and the title the land itself retain
ed as ultimate security therefor.
G.. DABNEY, }Commis-
RO A. COGHILL, s sioners.
~
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e ZINE WATCHES AND FINE

"a JEW RY.-CHARLES 4. EFARD,
e42nlb Ilaich-Malcy and Jcrolier, LTNcHgrRi
NAs-The subscriber feels grateful for the very b.
erai patronage extended to him. md would re-
specially iaiofm tie citizens OF Lynchburg and
tho surrounding country, Tint be j. receiving the
largest aud finest assortment ui the above articles
that he has ever offered In this market. The fnl.
awing comprises portion Of his stock, such n. /:
Fine gold and silver huntman and rl,in cnscd
Watches. warranted s carat and 10 Jewels the f.
nust altered IL this market, made by Jos Jon
aeai GnId fob, ,lurd and hfchs' Chuins. Seals and
kcys- Ear Rings nal Finger Rings, of various
kind; Bfrasi Pins .eckeis; I glass Bracelets: Cul
Pms: Necklaces; gnld and silver Spectaces; Table
and Tee Spoons; Suup nnd Cream ladies; Siver
, olhs and Butter Knives; plain md set Silver
tnnhs gold mud silver Pcucs; fine silver Boquette
Gases gold mad silver Thimhles; picket silver and
pc ri Gard Cases. and many other articles toe M.
mcrous 10 mention. All he asks is a cali as he
ieeis confident that he can suit both in quality and
prior.
- He also repairs Watches and Clocks, in the
best m,nhrr and on the most reasonable terms.
lie Invites those who hns work done of thnt kind TO
rive him n trial. Us from his long experience in
Tint branch Of hi, profession, he feels certain that
he viii not fail give satisfaction to his customers
~ Old Gold aud Silver inkcn in exchange fll
ANYTHING in my line CIIAS. A. EVARD,
MAY 22-ts > doors Gb0re FrgdaHgr Corner
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sADDLERY and Harness

- this method Of informiug his customers
and tic public generally, thar he is now manufac-
turing and win keep constantly on hand, large
and general assortment OF Saddles, saddlebags,
Brides and Martingacs from the plainest TO the
finest patierns His assortment Of Carriage, Wag'
ga and other Harness. will be found to be of suPe
rior wor<man.hip and good materials. A supply OF
Trunk. Carpet Bags, Saddler's Materials, and ev
cry arts to be found in such establishing uts, he
aatiesa himsflt viii be found upon examination in
his stock lie soicits call from all desiring 70
purchase trusting that his experience faithful work
nlansliip and determination To please, will secure
sales. Repairing in all the above branches will be
promptly attended TO-
At,e lists WIN F. ROBERTSON.
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NEW STORE! NEW PRICEs!j

~ The Subscriber, Manuacturer and W holesaIe
and Retail Dealer in Boots and Shoes would respect
fully inform the public generally that he has opened
Boot and Shoe Store on Main st. betreen Franklin
Hoteiand Cabel House, opposite the JVarpick House,
Lynchburg, Va, where he offers for sale an Immense
Stock of Fashionable Caters, Boots and Shoes for
Ladies, Gents, Misses. Boys and Children of all
descriptions, Servants Boots and Shoes, at prices
hitherto unknown in this vicinity, least thirty per
cent 6elou usual Prices The public respectful
y invited to call, and by personal examination
sure themselves of the truth Of this statement
Sen Its DEXTER BULLARD j.
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As "a Dyspepsia Curcr,
Old Stomach Complaints.

There il no form Of Old ,Stomach Complaint
which il docs not seem to reach md remove Vt
oncc. No matter how bad they may be, Il GIVES
INSTANT RELIEF single dose rsmnvcs u,.
the unpleasant symptoms and il only needs to DO
repeated, for short time, 10 make these good ei-
fects permanent. Puity af Biood end rigorJ
Boay follow al once. Il il particularly excellent
10 cases Of Nausea, vometing, Cramps, Soreness {.
the pit Of the Stomach, distress utter eating, low
cold state Of the Blood, Heaviness, Lowncss Of
Spirits, Dependency. Emaciation, Weakness, ten
dency to Insanity, Suicide, &c.
Price, ONE DOLLAR per bottle One bottle
will often effect n lasting cure.
PEPSIN IN POWDER, SEM BY Mail Err u
Posiage.--For convenience OF sending TO al parts
of the countrywide Digeafee MATER efMe PEPSLN
is put up in the form of Powder with directions to
be dissolved in water by the patient. These pow
der- contain just the matter the bottlesbut
ftce Me quantity Jar he same ptee, and will be sent
by mail FREE OF POSTAGE, for osp DOLLAR sent
(posi-paid to Dr.. J. y. HOUGIITON, No. II
North Eighth Street, Philadelphia Pa.
Obserre Ihs!-Eyery bottle Of the genuine Per
an bears the written signature Of j. y. HOGGH-
TON, NJ. d., Sole Proprietor, No. ii N. Eighth
st. Philadelphia, PA.
For sale in Lyncbburg, by JOHN II. sEAY,
authorised Agent. March 3-wly