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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-02
votr on A memded Chnrter.

AT rrgaiar meeting of the common council IF the
corporation If LYME urs, ir chamber on Friday
evening. 2ad July. 1852:
Presens-Jnhn NJ Oiev President Charles W Christian
Thomas . Acree, Jno Cary, Henry Davis. VIM. 2.
Taliaferro, john r. Mcdaniel and Jesse Hare mem
Mr. Christian presented to the common council the
following resolutions which being read aud considered,
We're adopted and passed, viz:
Resolved, That in conformity with the Seth section
the act "i the late session of the General Assembly Of
srsin'n entitled, AN king the OF nchburg
acty, and revising and reducing into the pro-
visions OF its Charter Wednesday the 25rh day Of
next shall be the time for opening poll in each
ward f the purpose osubmttng the provisions of said
net to the qualified voters under III. charter exist
ing. and that the office Friends in Lynch
ward and the Office of Planters Warehouse in Henry
ward shall be pnces for holding said polls in the res
pectivc wards.
WO. Owen John d. Lee. and d. R. LYMAN be ap-
pointed commissioners Tor Lynch ward and that John
q. McClanahan. Henry l. Brown, Thomas p Nash
Allen j. Black, and John Oyler be appointed commits
sioners for Henry ward, any Of whom shall at the
time and place appointed in their wards open a poll
book To be headed The Charter as revised" and 10
contain two separate columns: The first column to be
headed For the revised Charter" the other 10 be
headed Against the revised Charter" And the said
Commissioners shall in their respective wards then nd
thee receive and have recorded r said poll book the
votes tor and against said revised Charter of all persons
qualified to vote under the charter existing who
may offer vote, and shall ascertain and certify the
number Of votes given for and the number given
against said revised charter and
with the polls ~ be delivered the Clerk of the Council
who shall lay tn. before the Council their first
meeting thereafter. that they may assertion result of
said polls, aud be entered upon the Journal
the aggregate for and aeans, the revised Charter
Resolved. That il shall he the duty Of the Clerk
the C"unc to the for going resolutions be pub
shed twice week. in all the papers # the city, until
the s5ih day u August.
Nss-ess. DRODES. elk
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Temperance Meetinx.

AT amcetirSs Of n number Of the friends Of Temper
ance residing in Lynchburg, held the Masonic Hnl
July ~. 1852, s W. Shelton, esq. called to the
chair and james W. Morgan appointed Secretary:
The chairman stated The object ofrhe meeting be
the appointment Of six Delegates, and equal number
altcrnstes; I" the State Tenn Convention to be
held in Staunton. the 4th of August II was
then decided hnt proceed the nomination and cleo
ton Of suid Delegates; whcreupon, the following
choern Delegates.
+. Seaburv. s. w. Shelton. Jvhn Grouse +. s Mont.
gomery, Robert L. Kent and james w. M.r.an
Aitcrnates.- Newton Gordon, DR.. w. + Allison
Jnhr 2 Kelvin. David w Burton, John b. Tiiden and
Phili, d. Christian.
Rcv. John Long being then called upon addressed
the meeting in n able and interesting speech.
On motion, the Seer tary was directed request a
publication Of the proceedings in the papers Of the
town.
Aud then ON motion, the meeting adjourned
s. W. SHELTON, Char mn.
IAMEs ~ MnHGAs Scr
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PITTSY VANA.-Being DESTROYS of removing
the southw offer for sale tracts of Land y
ing in the county Of Pittsyvania, Chalk Level
The first is the of Straghtstone creek,
tanning Six Hundred and Eighiy.One
~ Acres, adjoining the possessions of Capt. Ste
- phen Clement and Others One half of this
farm is open and in good Of cultivation. Two
hundred FINE LOW GROUNDS, and the
whole adapted the production of all the staples this
section of country. The Wood Land is heavily tim
bered and of good quality.
The improvements consist of Dwelling House, all
necessary houses among which several superior
Tobacco Barns. There is also young and thrifty
chard of the approved selection of Fruit Trees.
The second Tract lies on the main DAD from Lynch
burg Pittsylvania courthouse, miles north of
Chalk Level and adions A. J. Whehead's lands. 1t
contains Two Hundred and two Acres,
of which seventy Low GROUNDS. This
farm is also well adapted the cultivation Ct grain AID
tobacco, and much of it would make fine grass land.
Seventy are in woods This would be an excel
lent location for a house Of entertainment. The i'm
provements good; the Dwelling having been built
with the view of making it public house. This place
has also a fine orchard.
These Lands offered private sale. until Frday,
the first day of October when if disposed Of
they will be offered at auction the premises,
mencing with the first.
will take pleasure in showing these Lands those
disposed purchase; in my absence. my Raleigh
W. Whitehead residing on the second mentioned farm
will do likewise
10 Aft JAMES WHITEHEAD
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AUCTION SALES.


TRON WORKS FOR SALE.-BY vrR-
y OF dead Of executed to the 18th Of
August, 1897 Alexander N. Montgomery and Others
and in the Clerk sore Of Nelson county court
we sla the 26th Of October e52 upon the premises
sell the highest bidder. all that valuable land known
by the name Of Ell Creek Furnace, consisting of be-
tween ~ and 1899 Acres u Laud. Il is
property in respect most valuable 1t is situated
James River in the county of Nelson, a the mouth
Of Elk creek and Iron establishments valuable
as any in virginia-the quantities Of Ore and Lime
being inexhaustble, Of the first quality and
the Furnace. The title said Land is believed to be
perfectly clear trustees, however shall only
vey such title vested in by the deed aforesaid.
TERMs-The sale will be credit of six months FIR
the Of five thousand dollars, and and two
from the expiration Of said six months for the
balance of the purchase money, in equal instruments
the purchaser give bonds it'll yood lers NAL security
and the land remain a security also, until the
whole purchase money is paid
the publi; and especially the creditors Of A. N.
Montgomery, Montgomery & Brothers, and Flippin s.
Montgomery are desired TO attend to this notice.
Messrs. Holland & Wells, who at present reside upon
this farm. will take pleasure in showing any de-
string to purchase.
STERLING CLAIBORNE, 1Trus-
WIN. B. ROANE, ( tees.
aug 2-wt25S--then 2twt2Soc
Richmond Wing, Nat Inteligencer, Bait American.
and Staunton Spectator. copy week. and forward
sha,~u al.
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NJ. BECK. JR., NJ. d.
REDFODD LAND FOR sALE.--I of

II for sale the TRACT OF LAND on which reside,
lying in the county of Bedford Va near the Blue Ridge
@5 miles west Of The of Lynchburg, 10 miles south
of the James River canal and north of the Virginia
Tennessee Rail Road The truct contains 427 A.
Ores. of which near 200 the Low Gounds 1T the
north fork of Otter Creek the remainder Red upland
All the Low Grounds and about 20 acres of the upsns
cleared and by the of clover and plaster
already raised high degree of fertiltyproducng fine
crops of Grain and Tobacco The Low Grounds possess
the somewhat advantages of complete exemption
from overflow of early maturity the heat crot which
greatly dminshes the liability to rust; and in consc
quence of thorough understanding. suffering from
standing water after heavy rains. Grass may be success
fully cultivated any part of them, but there are from
20 to 30 acres especially adapted meadow. Most
of Wood Land would produce fine Tobacco. The i'm
~ provemeDts consist Of list. a HAND -
4 SOME, SPACIOUS DWELLING OF -
BRICK, with Rooms exclusive of a pretty, dry and
well ventilated basement. This House has lust been
reced of the very best Materials in plain handsome STYLE
with special regnrd to comfort and convenience of
rangemen end, of large and enient BARN so by
Al feet, with basement arranged afford shell
stock and storage for crops; excellent Stables
and Cow houses good Negro houses store weaving and
wash rooms Tobacco Barns, &c. All these out houses
have been erected within a few years. In word,
very small outlay is needed perfect plan OF improve
ment, which when completed, will render this one Of
the most beautiful and desirable farms and residences
in this section of the State. 1t is exposed to mark
only because the feeble health of the renders me-
cessary. a removal to warmer climate.
Il Communications may be addressed to Davis
Store, Bedford Co, Va. WIN. DAVIS
June 2I-wtIO.
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Bloody Array IN krntscky.-A terrible af-
Fray occurred overs card table at Willisburg.
Ky, few nights ago in which eight or ten per.
soss were concerned. james Vest was shot
through, lis brains knocked out. and rumor
says bis throat cut. He died Instantly w
Shoemaker was shot and sian. i but not danger.
ously. Seay was sho, twicc-one wound
through the stomach thought to be mortal. A
Kelly had bullet glanced off his forehead
doing nothing more than stunning him. T Far
re had the skin which covers the windpipe
cu'by ball. Twenty shot at least are said to
have been fired.
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TALL TRADE, l659.-PETITS HAR.
Il RiS & DANIELL. No. % Nassau STREET. near
the Post Office, Nep York-OHer for cash approved
credit, complete assortment Of
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CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

" ASHIN0IONs July W.
SsNArE.-Housc Bill grating the light Of
Gay through a. the Public Lands TO Rsilroad.
Plank Rasd and Turnpike Companies. was
taken up and passed.
Mr. Sumnert then moved a. take his resolution
instructing the committee on the Judiciary to
inquire into theexpedisncy Of bringingiu bill
10 rcpeal the Fugitive Slave Law. Messrs.
sumner and Shield. spoke in favor Of the mo-
lion. and Messrs. Mason. Borlsnd. Douglas,
Butler and Guy against II.
House-Nearly the v hole day " a spent in
committee of the Whole on the River and
Harbor Bill.
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NJ OTTO E-To the creditors Of the trust estate O
III Inmes anI Fir aheth fhomnson decd BY a lie

N Office the creditors of the trust estate of
IN James and Elizabeth thompson dec'd.-By de-
of the county court of Nelson. pronounced the
Gath day of November 1851, in the Of Ro. A. Cog
HILL guardian for Taliaferro Thompson, PIT, James
Thompson and Others. defts-the undersigned APP
pointed special commissioner among other duties)
take of the outstanding liabilities of the
of James Thompson and Elizabeth Thompson,
the of the death Of said Elizabeth Thompson and
the division of the slaves which end he required
to the creditors by proper publication.
All persons interested are hereby notified, that. 1
have appointed Wednesday, the 18th day Of September
next, the tine-and the Clerks office Of the circuit
Of said county. the place of taking said
II. LOVING, Spell Commr.
Lovingston, Aue't2. 1852 wiw
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GALE Of VALUABLE PROPERTY.

~ In conformity with the will Of Robert Mitchell decd
shall the 4th day of September, if fair. if not
the next fair day sell. public auction the premi-
ses that establishm, of which Robert Mitchell died
possessed. known as the brick HOUSE." Said
property situated in the county of Nelson the stage
road about miles from Nelson courthouse. and eight.
dines consist of commodious BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE. good Store House, necessary outhouses,
&c. There is fine well of the place, and at
tnched to the premises 374 Of LAND. with sufh
cient wood keep up the place. Those desiring to
purchase requested view this establishment.
Terms liberal and made known on day of sale.
JAMES NJ PHELPS. Exors Of r.
A. l.. FOCUS. Mitchell, dec.
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Notice.

PUBLIC meeting will be held nj Campbell C. H.,
NJ the August term Of Campbell Court. for the pur-
pose of appointing Delegates the Internal Improve
ment Convention which ia to assemble Union. in the
county of Monroe. the 10Th August. iy 22--,9aif
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WHITTEMORE,s OFFICE.

Whole Ticket, Nos. 81 Capital prize of 3d..
900, Delaware Class 20 July 10TH returned from this
office want of purchaser.
" Orders for packages certificates Of packages. 10
single tickets. in any Of the Lotteries of w. Maury
Co., viii meet with prompt attention If addressed to
II Communications strictly confidential.
je 90 rfr
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~ FOR SALE.-The undersigned wishes to move
Texas this fall and offers his desirable land. for sale
in the county If Botetourt. Virgnis, lying James
River twenty miles above Buchanan. where the Packet
boats run to. There supwards of Fig hi III uandred
Acres in the home tract-and one hundred and Fifty
of low ground-plenty of Timber. ard a good
portion of wheui land on it. The house live in is
a. TWO STORY BRICK BUILDING pas N
E:ii sage and nine rooms. A fine Brick Mill, -
pair Of runners in it. good Saw MILL large Store
and Lumber House "a feet long q wide, large frame
Barn, ~ feet long "a feet wide and all necessary
budings-fne meadows, good Orchard of selected
Fruits. in a good neighborhood and fine as is
in the county. The other is two story house with
four rooms, five hundred yards off, in fine situation, all
buildings requisite to it. The other is
mile below the river of 50 Acres,on hundred in
of the best low ground James River-two good To-
bacco houses-a well of fine could be wish
ed for There is good turnpike running from this
place To the Sweet Springs 30 miles, miles Daggers
Springs. offer this property privately the last Of
June. If sell W.. let be known in the papers-if
sold privately. will sell public auction 18th
day Of August if fair if the fair day. To any
gentleman wishing the land, | will be present to
show it any time. tits seldom that such land is in
market the whole being in fine Of cultivation
The River is navigshle for small boats TO Covington,
thirty miles above this place.
June LISA JOHN Shirley.
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SPECIAL NOTICES


Public Meeting will be beli at Buckingham court
house, at the August term Of Burhing court for the
purpose Of appointing Delegates the Internal I'm
provement Convention which is to assemble Union,
in the county of Monroe, or the 10Th August.
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JOHN Shirley.
DLANTATION FOR sALE.-I offer

DLANTATAON FOR SALE.-l offer my
l. Plantation for sale, lying in Allegheny county.
Jacksons river, 81 miles below Covington, the Lex
ington and Covington Turnpike road The Trnct
tain. upwards of 1000 ACRES. There is -
a tolerable DWELLING HOUSE for small =
fumily, with Kitchen and other outbudings. There
Co, sing Mill. double geared ard Saw Mill and
plenty of good timber. There is Gave about half
mile from the river this land that ia considered
riosity by those that have visited it, 1t contains a
her Of which is interesting scene. and the
extent oft has not yet been explored Mr. Benjamin
Hayns stated that he had travelled it IL hours and that
the scenery still interesting This contains
bout 40 Acres JacksOn'S river LOW
GROUNDS. There are, in ALL about $50 acres Of
open land; body Of good Tobacco Land to clear; 3
large Tobacco Houses, of them built the tinbered
land The James River and Kanawha Improvement and
the Central Railroad will both pass through this Land
which will give il all the advantages OF market would
sell If il for the bad health Of my family.
The Physicians advises that the only remedy for those
of them that are living. is Southern climate.
JOHN ALLEN,
je21-2m Alum Rock. Allegheny co., Va.
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/ AND FOR SALE.-I wish to sell 1850
AACRES Of Land. lying the Buffalo Springs on
Buffalo River in Amherst County, about $50 which,
is bottoms Of frs. quality. The bottoms are thoroue
drained and are irrigated at WILL that crop Of corn
r grass is always certain There is a SAW MILL on
the with 80 feet heal If and abundance Of
timber About mile Of Stone fencing is around the
land. No land in the County does exceed this in the
production of Tobacco, Corn, Whsat and Oats On it
Isl two Story Brick Dwelling and other houses. Mon
is w-''ing or would not sell. Apply my son on
the pre-, Z. DRUMMOND.
Ju
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II ALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

Y offer for sale my Farm. known as CHERRY
SPRING, situated about mile and half from Ma
rysvie the junction Of Seneca Greek and Staunton
River. Said Farm joins the lands of B. NJ Payne. Jes
Sc Burton Esq. Mrs. Sarah Harvey and Thomas r.
Harvey-containng about Sc Acres. About one
third Of the Land is cleared, the heavily tinbered
and is first Tobacco Land. There is an ORCH
ARD the Land consisting of of the best selections
~ of fruit be found in the State--a fine -
3Fish Pond, and all necessary BUlLDlNGS.A
1t IS also most excellent location for Physician
there being than eight or nine miles.
TERMs.-One half cash the other half, six months
credit for bond with approved security; the title
ed until the last payment is made. The land will be
shown by Martin G. Mason, who resides the land,
or Capt. c. Harvey The crop of Corn. Oats and To-
bacco viii be sold at the time. If sold pri-
vaely before the 25th November next, it will then be
offered public auction.
will also offer for sale my HOUSE and LOT,
at Walkers Church in Appomattox county The Lot
contains about TWO ACRES; md the House j. n
commodious building, containing five good Rooms
There is also good Kitchen and Stable, and all
reressary oubuildngs, well excellent Orch
ard
The property will be shown to persons wishing to
purchase, by VIM. Mathews, Capt. Gillian.
Terms Twelve months credit, bearing interest from
date of sale
If sold privately before the 25th day of October
next, it will then be offered public auction. can be
found at Stony Point, Albemare, at Central Plains
Iuvanna; letter directed either place. viii
receive my prompt attention.
M.BECK. JR., MD.
Alsoa TRACT of LAND containing 50 Acres,
in the county of Abemarle lying both sides of the
Turke, Pass Road, and joining the lands of VIM G.
Rives, Andrew Beck and Huston Hall. There is
Portable DWELLING HOUSE and all other necessary
out houses this 1t is also of the best stu
atoms for Store in the county Ii is about six mile.
from the Depot of the Central Railroad and is the
main Richmond Road. | offer this Tract privately-it
will be shown by Andrew Beck Fleming Broadhead.
Address. same as above. NJ. BECK, JR NJ. ID.
o At
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Public Meeting in Appomadaox.

There will be meeting of the citizens Of Appnmattox
county. Thursday the 9Th of August (courtday)
the courthouse for the purpose Of considering the pro-
prie'y Of scnng Delegates the Internal Improve
ment Convention be held Union, in the county of
Monroe, the 9th of August. A full Attendance is
desired. iyog Of
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Appropriation inserted 10 Lmpyore James asd
Appomatfor Rirrrs.

WAsHINGTON, jury 90.
During the deliberations Of the House OF Re-
presenratives to-day. on the River and Har-
bour Bill. a motion was made and agreed To,
spPropriating the sum Of sta.000 to improve
The Navigation OF James and .Appomauox Ri
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bacon, BACON-5 900 lbs prime Western
ID Bacon Sides and Shoulders. in and for sale BY
au 2--ts GEO. BAGBY.
PPLE RRANOY.-gO bbls- Prime Apple
"A Brandy, daily expected and Tor sale by
July 29-u ace JOHNSON.
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CHAS. l.. DIBRELL. Proprietor.
Gentlemen visiting Iynchhurg and stopping DID,
RELL s. have he privilege Of visiting the "VIRGSIAs
RrApISa Room during their stay. Cards Of adn,is-
sion obtain Il a, the Hotel iy o9-ifts
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l. county of Amherst. containing about Twelve
n Hundred Acres, situa ted the road lea
- ding from New-Gasgow New Market in the
miles and the latter miles the James River Canal
L he Land has comfortable improvements it, and will
admit of division to those desiring purchase smaller
tract. The public road about equally divides tn Land
and should not object dividing the effect
sale. A description ofthe Land is deemed unneces-
sary, those disposed purchase would view the land
My overseer Mr.. l.. B. Agee would show the Land to
any disposed view the Liberal terms v i'll
be given the purchaser by amply securing the pur
chase money and the prompt payment Of interest Pos
session can be given any time and would dispose
Of the whole personal property the consisting
of Negroes and other property amply sufficient cult
vae the same, the the purchaser Of the
land Any desiring further information, address
me- Tye River Warehouse post office, Nelson CO.. Va.
Feb 9-wts MAYO CABELI.
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IN CHAsCERY.

This day this . be heard on the bill,
exhibits the >ubpGna awarded the 25th day ofApril
1896 VIII Oh is returned executed and the order of pub
LEGATION, and was argued by counsel-and it appearing
To the that than two months have elapsed
since the filing of the Plaintiffs bi and the publishing
the order OF publication and the defendants taing
mp the doth adudge order and decree that
Edwin X. Page. Of the Commissioners Of this court
do take the following LIST, Of the
Plaintiffs demand against the absent defendant Thomas
Portwood-2nd. the amount of money in the hands of
Matthew b. Nowlin, belonging the absent defendant.
Thomas Pow od-3rd, of all real estate or
nferes; in real belonging the said Thoma.
rorwood in the possession OF Mary Portwood and the
value Of said real and the said commisso.
required take and settle said and report the
same together with any other things he may deem per-
tneut may be required do by either of the parties
Acopy-Teste,
JNO. D. ALEXANDER C,
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FOREIGN MARKETS-LryrRpooL. July

FOREIGN MARkETS-LIvER July IL.
Coton-Sales for the week ~ 900 bales Market
dull and prices Of all descriptions had declined Lid
Breadstufs-The weathdr continued warm. causing
great frrnness in the market. Flour is Cd Sd
per Dbl lower and Wheat has suffered farther decline
Of Id per bushe; both dull the decline noted
Indian Corn stationary; little yellow hand.
Bacon is Is per cheaper.
Money and Stocks-Consols firm a premium
of to money abundant and American Stocks active
at decided improvement.
NORTHERN Observation-Disclosures July 80
Sales Of 800 bbls Flour at a, 406 Grain unchang-
ed
NEW YORK MARKETS-July 90.
Sales Of 5000 bales cotton. Prices firm. IL. 900
bbls. Flour 81. O6 for State brand. 10000 mixed
corn sat 81.
PETERSBURG TOBACCO MARKET-July %.
There is active demand for this artclc We quote
Lugs at $3i to . in quality leaf so $40 Yes
terday hog shead ofgood manufacturing sold $l64
FARMvILLE, TOBACCO MARKETS-July %
The receipts larger this than any time during the
season. The breaks continue large and the prices
bout the
LUGS.-In hhd. $3.50 to s. 90. Loose Lug, e. 90
to $500
LEAF.-In hhds. $3.50 to 1850. Loos Leaf. $ to
$lO
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- '"1'fH ssfTttf dHd TVS E7ltg. Lynchbhtg. a.
Go CAaERoS, Proprietor.
JESSE L. Burton. Assistant.
Es Persons travelling through or visiting I.ynchbury
mn stopping tn Washington arc entitled to vis, the
''Virrinar RrADISa Rrom" during their stay.
Nav IT-ts