Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-06-10
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TnE JrSxscs EsrArr.-This long litigatcd case
has been this week settled by the Court Of Chancery
The property lies principally in the conn,y of Suffolk,
and at one period estimated at e. 900 000 but
half of that amount has BEEN divided in the late
decision. Two claimants reside in this town, and 9TH
scattered about this and other counes but the
only for innate one living in this district ourneymnn
painter named Lansham. By the recent decision the
property is divided into portions, and Langhams
share will be f500, 000.-CAemstord (Enr.) Chrcmi-
Gle.
The work on the line of the Grunge and Alex.ndria
Rail Road is progressing steadily The material. for
the Bridge Cedar Rum have been sent up and il.
raising viii he commenced forthwith. The company
shipping rails by way q" Fredericksburg and the Kappa
hammock Canal lay the road already graded in the
direction Of Cupepcr courthouse. Thrysix miles Of
che road are now in regular operation.
In the British House of Commons. recently, Mr..
Hume asked the Colonial Secretary for copies of the
correspondence the subject of the opening of the ST.
Lawrence. Sir J. Pakngton replied that the question
was mixed up with negotiations other points Of
great dccacy and difficulty, which going with
| the United States" and complained that Mr.. Hume
had given him notice of his desire for information
If he would give notice and the object Of his in
qury, the fullest information should be afforded.
ElEcrrox-The National Division Sons Of Temper
in session, have elected the following officers
for the ensuing year:
Most Worthy Patriarch, Hon. John B. ONeill, South
Carolina.
Most Worthy Associate, Neal Dow, Maine.
Most Worthy Scribe, Frederick A. Fickardt, NJ. D..
Pennsylvania.
Most Worthy Treasurer, Robert NJ Foust, Pennsyl.
| vania
Most Worthy Chaplain, Leroy M. Lee, D. D., Viz.
| gina.
Most Worthy Conductor, William Richardson, We.
tern New York.
Most Worthy Sentinel, John 7. Crash, Illinois.
The session of this body will be held in Chicago
| Illinois.
The New Orleans papers that the late Collector
Of that port William Freret esq., is about erecting or
Canal street, in that city, shaft intended to
| commemorate the passage of the Compromise Act
his monument is be surmounted by bust Of Henri,
Clay and is contain base the names of the mem
beers of the Committee of Thirteen which, through Gen
| era Foo,e, reported the laws.
The work on the Manassas Gap Rail Roud from III,
Plains 10 Salem, pushing with speed and the latter
point will be reached previous the 4th CT July. A
jubilee expected be held Salem on that occasion
The trade and travel the road continue to present
the most encouraging results and open the faircs,
prospects the road pcnctrcs the rich upper country
great coal mine has been discovered in Kentucky
, seven miles back o Cloverpark The coal is fannd ia
surface veins. The district Of land wus f. st sold for S.
per acre some since. and subsequently, pur
chased by Spectator for the Of $40 600 He ha.
since sold out To the present for the handsome
! sum of 500 900.
The Frederick iMd.) Herald states that DR.. F. Bee
cher, of that city, arrested Tuesday, upon
charge of having committed outrage upon the
of Mrs Dennis, u married German woman who reside,
few miles of Frcderick. The nocused was taker
! before Judge Nelson and held 10 bail in the sum 81
$1,000 to the charge the next term of the
Circuit Court and committed in default of bail
| SEVER MINE SOUTHERN ILLINoIs.-The Benton
Standard says credibly informed that rich
mine of silver ore has been lately discovered by DR.
Smith, in the vicinity Of Gaatin. Saline county. The
discovery Inde by the Doctor in exploring vein
lead when he discovered what he took to be silver ore
and in order to be certain. he St Louis for
minernlogis who, in anayzng the ore. tied feer
| per cent Of iron and lead.