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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05
INDIAN WARM MEXICO &C

New OnLEANs. July 3o-We have later
ad''ces from the CRY Of Mexico. which state
that much alarm existed in the Mexican CAPT
tall IN consequence of horde Of Northern In
dIans having penetrated within two hundred
miles OF the city, committing great many out
RACES. and laying the Country in waste The
Indians had had several battles with the Mex
leans in which the latter had been defeated
and the utmost alarm prevailed. The Indians
are said TO be 1900 strong. and well armed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05
EDUCATION.-MRs. RICE exp

NDUCATION.-.M RICE expects to
IL the duties of her School the ist day Of
September next.
She tenders her sincere thanks to her PATRONS for
their encouragement and manifestations appreciation,
which she will faithfully and conscentiousy endeavor
merit according the best of her ability and udg
ment, long their children confded her
She takes about many pupils she conscientious
ly attend but 1t is desirable therefore.
that the children be Puncual in attendance deduc
tion will be made except in protracted illness 1t
is injurious to both teacher and pupils, fer the children
to attend so irreguariy some do.
The schoOl-room is pleasant can be in summer,
with pleasant places attached for recreation before the
usual recess; it is also extremely comfortable in winter,
and the and comforts of the children well
attended to as al their homes.
necessary that the pupils attend their lies
before leaving home be able recite when the
classes called Tarents respectfully urged to
this und visit their children school to hear
hem recite. Ii has always proven most powerful
.timulus in promoting diligence and good department
N the pupils. aug 5--w2w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

LNOR SALE..-A Splendid Tennessee
Il FAKM.-The subscriber offers for sale his large
and highly improved Farm, lying in the Grassy Valley
of Knox county, Tennessee.
This farm contains about Thirteen Hundred
Acres of Land about six hundred Acres Of which
open and the remainder well tmbered. 1t is situated
twelve miles West of Knoxville, Immediately upon the
main Stage Road leading from Knoxville Nashville
and also to the South The East Tennessee and Geor-
eia Railroad. which is constructed to within Is
miles ofths Farm, will soon be completed Knoxville
and will pnssiuimediatey along the Southern boundary
of this Farm without touching it, and Depot of that
Road will be within miles Of the Dwelling House.
Steam-b Landing the Holson River There is
upon this Farm LARGE NEW AND COMMODIOUS
"a BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, within a hundred
A feet ola large and necer tag Spring of excellent
Water. There are also ORC HARDS of several varie-
ties of Fruit among them Orchard Of young -
thrifty and select Appie Trees, numbering about4
THOUSAND!
The greater portion of the soil is very fertile and pro-
duces excellent Grapes, Grain and Tobacco. There
are about One Hundred Ac,es Of Mcadow Land on the
Farm. The Farm is well watered. The location of
thu. Farm in the midst of pleasant neghborhood and
within a mile of several Churches.
The terms of sale viii be made known any
wishing to purchase, by addressing Knoxville,
Tenn. JOSEPH A. MABRY.
p. S.-This Farm may well be divided into two parts,
having five hundred and comfortable, but in
erior Dwelling House thereon, and tc other eight hun
dred acres with brick dwelling house and the princi-
pal Orchard The whole Farm or either portion will
lie sold
ie l7-iE3m j. A. M.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05
PowHATAs HOUSE,,
Richmond. March 10Th 1897.


The undersigned, Members of the Legislature who
have boarded at the "PowHATAS HOUSE" during the
present session, and of several preceding
sessions. being about dourn feel called upon by
sense of duty to place in the hands of Mr.. CHARLES
L. DIBRELL, our host, testimonial of Kind
gard for him, and of high satisfaction with the
duct and arrangements Of the establishment.
In House containing some hundred boarders it may
be expected that there will be frequent complaints We
have pleasure in saying however. that
that any existed during the winter certanly there has
been occasion for dissatisfaction. The house is
markabe for order and quiet The table has been boun
fully supplied with all the good things Of life, md the
rooms well kept.
Mr. and Mrs. D. have presided over the House wi h
ability, and have evnced, all occasions anxious
desire to make their guests comfortable and happy
The assistants prompt and oblgng, and the
faithful honest and attentive to their duties.
Upon the whole do not believe that agree
able Boarding Houseis to be found in Virgina, and
trust that Mr. D. may long continue occupy tor il
he shall find it necessary leave it, that he may make
location corresponding with his merit.
s. McD. Moore, Geo. D. Happier, VIM. D. Hart II.
Chandler, Thomas Davis, Asa Rogers. W. NJ. Amber.
G. I. Brown Lawrence Roane, Samuel Watts, Adam
Small, J. Voolfolk, Thos NJ. Bondurant, John Bowyer
Calwell VIM. b. Finncy, VIM L. Boak, J. NJ. Smith, A.
X. Holiday J. w. Breuthed, j. ThompsonJr, Hugh w.
Shelley, Thomas Robinson, George Stillman.
We concur with great pleasure in the foregoing.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH.
ROBT. BROCKETT.
Commissioner from Alexandria.
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The propriers of the VIRGISIAS have always intend
ed US the Telegraph line from Richmond to
Lynchburg should be in operation publish their paper
daily Early month the Telegraph will be compile
ted and the present volume of the paper closes about
the le,h ofAugust, they will with the Of
the next volume, issue daily paper.
In undertaking this enterprise we have make con-
siderable outlay, but Indemnify us, confidently
claim support which viii encourage Us in this new
field of labor and. trust usefulness.
1t is unnecessary particuarze the inducements the
DAILY vIRGIsIAS will present for the patronage of the
rommunity-o that prefer it should speak for itself
The Semi Weekly VIRGISIAN will of continue to
ne pubi,h and in the increased labor thus thrown up
it. being made up from the Daily it will contain more
reading
The Daily will be delivered City, and all other SUBJ
crihers who have daily mails for week after pub
ication during which time they will be waited upon
When they inform if they willing change
heir subscriptions from the Semi Weekly to the Daily.
Those who desire do So either call the office
inform US by letter it would trouble.
The size will be nearly that Of the Richmond Times
Terms sc per
July L. TERRY & SHIELDS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05
PUBLIC NOTICE.

Tohe Voters Of the Eighh Distrie,. Campbell Comfy
VNHE Office ofCONSTABLE having become vacant
Il by the resignation of Mr. Walker, offer and re-
commend to your consideration and votes, gentleman
of high moral character, and stern integrity of princ
pleone who will he receives your suages honor the
calling by faithful discharge Oft duties, such vii!
entitle him your respect and confidence.
We refer to Mr. ELIJAH HARRIS FOLKES who is
very well known to be n Woodworking and no will
carry that principle into operation, if Elected which we
hope will be your pleasure MANY VOTERS.
July
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

LUNDy's LANE CELEBRATIoN.-This i'm
mense gathering of the enthusiastic and true
hearted Wings of the Union, appears to have
surpassed the sanguino expectations that
were entertained. either as TO the number that
would participate in it or the spirit that would
he evinccd. The New York Commercial
says. that it is supposed that one hundred thou
sand persons visited the ground during the
celebration. and that on the last day from fifty
to sixty thousand were in attendance. A tele-
graphic despatch to the Tribune, mentions as
among the mighty host full tent of Demo
Gratis from Cleaveland, (Ohio) who, dissatisfied
probably with the strange selection of a can
didate 10y the Baltimore con, ention, have re-
nounccd their patty atiini,es, and will 60 strong
for General Scott. The New York Express
in lis evening edition of Thursday says
Some oithe delegates returned this morning
from Niagara. and some Of the Baltimore gen.
,emen who left there late on Tuesday night.
inform us that the number in attendance was
not less than fifty thousand. Every place
was crowded, and one had to eat. drink and
sleep where he could. The Canada shores
were crowded with visitors tothe battle ground,
and the Canadians treated their visitors with
all proper respect. They were willing to
toast General Scott" if the Americans would
only drink the ''healih Of the Queen" And
who could refuse so fair an offer! The Cana
dams have great respect for General Scott.
for his valor and humanity in 1914, and high
regard for his successful efforts in 1888 and
1889, in keeping peace on the 'front.' err. and
generally the better sort ofpeople would not
ohjec, to his election.
Those who have come in from Niagara. feel
highly encouraged in regard to the election,
and bring good tidiugs from the West and
Southwest. and especially from Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05
From the Richmond Whip,

"PowHATAs HoUsE-The complimentary Gard, in
regard the management of this House be highly
gratifying the worthy Proprietor, Mr. G. L. Dbrell,
from the fact that it entirely voluntary the
part of the sgners-its reception by Mr.. D. being the
first intimaton of such intention their part. We
add testimony that Of the gentlemen who
have paid Mr.. d. compliment just in ITSELF and
dered in a manner so delicate jy 22-ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

Mr. NJ. coNNELL. jr.. of this ciry.has exhibit
ted to us mixture. Of which he is the inventor,
G'r cleaning and polishing furniture. Its appli-
cation is very simple and lis effect immediate.
1t appears to us, to be such an article as all
housed eepers need
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05
Masonic Hall.

MIR. r. j. Turner. veil known in the Must
cal world as Vocalist of merit and reputa-
ton. has arrived in Lvnchburg. and gave his
first entertainment at Masonic Hall last night
another column
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

The Sent in the Legislature Of Mr. Robert
Z Scott. the able and faithful delegate from
Fauquier. has been rendered vacan, by his
election as Communicable attorney. His
constituents and the party at large lose in his
1--WE hope temporary withdrawal from public
life, a most efficient and talented representa-
tive
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.


LYscHsuRc, Ans. 4, 1852.
TOBACCO.
Inspections to July 81, 1852. 6952 hhds.
do same date last year. 4i39 +"
Market continues unlimited and prices well sustained
fer all grades with sales of Lugs from s34 g.; COM
mon leaf 8 to ST. medium leaf S. o.; good to fine
shipping 81 500; good manufacturing from $40 to
SIS; fine to extra from SIS upwards rs in quality
WIN 7. SMITH,
Commission Merchant
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

THE HENRY Clay CArAsTRoPHE.-The
columns eff the New York papers received last
night arc burdened with the sad and sckening
details OF this lamentabe catastrophe. Every
hour seems 10 bring new horrors to the story,
and TO add to the general grief The witness
es before the Coroner's jury all corroborate
the main facts in relation to the occurrence
which we have already given, ard demonstrate
hat the calamity with ell its sad consequences
Is solely attributable TO the repiehensible prac-
tee Of racing Nearly all the witnesses exam
med have lost wife. child, or friend, and
their relations of the unavailing endcavors they
made for the rescue Of those most dear to them
are no, the least affecting incidents connected
with the terrible occurrence
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05
Freights up and Down the Canal,
Richmond Markets August 2.

TOBACCO.-The market since our last report has
been steady and prices rather better The inspections
to the LIST of Aug will be- it is thoug about OOOhds
he breaks to-day large they have uni
formy been for the last months. he receipts on
the same day larger than they have been for
weeks past. 7. J. PEYTON.
WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT
WHEAT.-Our millers have commenced operations.
Good to prime White 80 a 92t cts; Red 50 a 875 cts;
Inferior rs u go cts.
FLOUR.-No new yet recei we'd. Old, nominay,
$4--whout demand.
CORN.-AIarke supplied; sea 65 cts. 4 months, Of
fered for deliveries in October.
CORN MEAL Sleeper bushel.
OATS-374 cents.
RYE>-75cts.
FISH-Herings, new No L. Cut 81 90. Gross so
1915 Roe 81 co. Mackere No. 3, SOL No >. sIOJ-
No. ], gil. Shad $40 1850
LARD-Bbls. anl2 cts, kegs !al2. Pals BE
BACON-Sides held at lO7all cents Shoulders 9a94;
Hams | IA to l3.
MOLASSES-Sweet Cuba 20aa2cts New Orleans,
3Oa3lcts.
GUANO-Pcruvian 454 from wharf.
COFFEE-Prime crop Laguyra 9lu93cts Rio,
good To prime, % to 10.
GLOVER SEED-$6i to 65.
PLASTER-No Lump in market-Ground 81.
SALT-From store 81 As; sales from wharf 81 30a35.
SUGAR-New Orleans 5a6 cents Porto Rico 5a6t
HAY-Northern in bales-from wharf 90a95c
1RON-Pig Iron S24 80, according to quality;
Sweeds sos per English so; Tredegar Richmond
mandatory G5: Up Country Bar s32as7, according to
quality
STEEL-Amercnn blistered 81 05 per
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

New York. July 3lst-Among the bodies
recovered from the wreck of the Henry CLAY
is that of Mrs Hill, who WIS in company
with Mr.. Speed.
An old North River fireman states that the
constructions of the engines ofthe Clay was
so defective that the greatest danger existed
every time the fires were raked He had known
her to take fire during this operation on three
or four occasions.
Soarsxty mine dead bodies have been found.
aud twenty-one are known to he missing, ma
king total loss ninety lives.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05
NOTICE.--JAMEs RIVER LAND

M OIlCEs.sJ A M Els XIV EN- LAND
IN FOR SALE-The undersigned wishes o move
Texas this fall and offers his desirable lands for sale
in the county of Boteourt, Virginu, lying on james
River, twenty miles above Buchanan where the Packet
boats run to. There is upwards Of Ell hit Hundred
Acres in the home tract-and one hundred and fifty
acres of low ground--plenty of Timber, and n good
portion o. wheat land it. The house live in is n
- TWO STORY C3ICK BUILDING n pas n,
lksiS sage and nine fine Brick Mill, 7.
two pair OF runners in it, good Saw Mill large Store
and Lumber House fec, long 81 wide, large frame
Barn, ~ feet long "a feet wide and all necessary
buildngs-ine meadows, good Orchard of selected
Fruits, good neighborhood and fine as is
in the county. The other is story house with
four rooms, five hundred yards Off in fine situation all
out buildings requisite to it. The other is
mile below the river of 81 Acres, one hundred in
Of the best low ground . james Rver-two good To-
bacco houses-a well of as fine could be wis-
ed for. There is good turnpike running from this
place TO the Sweet Springs 80 mes3 miles to Daggers
Springs. offer this properly privately the last Of
June. III sell viii let it be known in the papers
not sold privately will sell public auction 1.-THE 18th
DAY Of August, e fair, il the fair day To any
gentleman wishing the land, will be present
show it any time. Its seldom that such land is in
Market The whole being ia fine state of cultivation
The River is navigble for small boats Covington
thirty miles above this place.
June 7-t1SA1 JOHN Shirley.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

Door, Sash Blind and Boz Factory,
NIL and Machine Work,
Iron Turning and Fitting,
Blacksmithing Of all descriptions.
These works having been fitted up great expense
with steam power, and large variety of machinery for
working wood and iron, form the complete estab
lishment Of the kind in the Southern States. and
better work and cheaper raies than Gun be
one in the ordinary mode.
Builders and those intending to build, supplied with
Doors Blinds, Window Frames and Sash (primed AM
glazed if required) Moudings, Flooring dressed anc
tongue and grooved, ready for laying dressed Ceiling
and Misunderstanding. Palings, and variety Of other
materials required in building.
Contractors supplied with Dump and Stone Cars, Der
rick Gearing, Wheelbarrows Picks and Bars and other
Tools required upon Public Works.
Constantly hand and for sale, on reasonable terms
all varieties Of Flooring and other Lumber worked
unworked. Saving and Planning done to order Bills
Of Timber sawed to order.
ian 1-ifts A. NETTIETON AGENT.
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N Qlice,

PUBLIC meeting will be held ut Campbell c. Fl :,
Mt the August term of Campbell Court, for the pur
pose of appointing Delegates the Internal Improve
Convention which is to assemble at Union in the
county of Monroe, the 10Th August ~ 22--r9aif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

DANVILLE TOBACCO MARKET, July 81.
Market steady. Prices may be quoted follows
Good and fine. Sc so So So ordinary from 81 90 to
- 90; and common lugs. from s. 90 to 50 rs.
Fine manufacturing qualities are much in demand
Extra fine from So so to $l2 SO.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

Jenny Lind has concluded; TO qu, the world
OF song and turn aathoress. AT last accounts.
a contemporary says. she was preparing a
small edition Of "Goldschmidfs Animated
Mature"
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PLANTATION FOR sALE.-I offer m,


Plantation for sale, lying IN Allegheny county,
Jackson's river, GO miles below Covington the Lex
ington and Covngton Turnpike road. The Tract
tans upwards os I 900 ACRES. There is n
tolerable DWELLING HOUSE for small e
family, with Kitchen and other oubuildings. There
Coping Nil, double geared, and Saw Mill and n
plenty of good timber There is Cave about half
mile from the river. this land, that il considered
riosity ~ those that have visited it. v contains
Der os which is an interesting and the
extent oft has yet been explored. Mr.. Benjamin
Hayns stated that he had travelled in il 10 hours and that
the scenery sill; interesting. This contains a.
bout 40 Acres JackSOn's river LOW
GROUNDS. There are, in all, about $50 acres Of
open nnd body of good Tobacco Land . clear;
large Tobacco Houses them built in the tnbcred
land. The james River and Kanawha imF rovement and
the Central Railroad will both pass through this Land,
which will give j. all the advantages Of market IwoJd
sell if it for the bad health OF my family.
The Physicians advises that the only remedy for those
of them that living, is Southern climate
JOHN ALLEN,
je21-2m Alum Rock, Allegheny CO., Va.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-05

Tie Albany Atlas is terribly indignant be-
cause somebody. as it says, has said that Frank
Pierce was once "a wild colt" We suppose
Frank Pierce mover was colt. though We have
certainly heard Of his dcscent.from horse
Prentice.
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d. ROBES, elk.
Commissioner's Office,
4

COmmissioner's Office, !
Lynchburg, 3lst July, 1852.
The arties interested in the foregoing order, well
all the creditors of Geo Z. Roberts, deceased,
hereby notified that SHALL Saturday the 2Sth day
of August. 1852 my Office, proceed take the
ordered thereby And the creditors Of the said
warned appear before that time and place. with
the evidence their respective claims, in order have
them reported to the court.
THOS. J. KIRKPATRICK, Com'r.
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nIBRELL's HOTEL, Main street,

y L1NCHBUHu VIHUINIh-IHt sulHIhur THVeT
having commenced, the subscriber would respectfully
Hotel, which is in frs order for the reception
Of company. 1t is situated Main Street, entirely
convenient the Railroad depot, Packet Landing and
Stage Office and presents to the travelling community
every inducement it is believed. that be desired
expected in HAse of Entertainment The order,
quiet and clearly condition of the house. noticed
and appre ,iated by all who visit it.
Besides the usual comforts Of well ordered hotel.
there is at least Dibres which cannot be found
any other in Lynchburg and that is Spring of pure
Freestone Water issuing cold and limpid, from rock
within the hotel and afording decided luxury during
this warm weather.
When the subscriber conducting the "Powhatun
House" in Richmond the following unsolicited testimo-
NAL placed in his hands, with a request that he
would publish it. In re-pubshng it, he his
friends that he is no less anxious than he thea
make them comfortable and happy"
CIAS. l.. DIBRELL, Proprietor.
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NOTICE to the Creditors Of Geo. e.

hODertS, OcC'0-At circuit court OF the
corporation of Lynchburg continued and held at the
urthouse in said corporation, Wednesday, the 9th
da of J me- 1852, a court of chancery.
iiichard Tyree, who sues. well in his own behalf,
Of such other creditors of George E. Roberts deceas-
ed. may unite in this suit and contribute their Just
pr oportion to the costs. -Plu,
against
Henry Huntington admir- of Geo. E. Roberts decd
. wayanna Roberts his widow, and David Il. Lyman,
and Elizabeth II. his wife, A. F. Bggers and Matilda
H. his wife, Mary A. Gibbs and Geo. E. Roberts, VIM
T. Roberts and Christopher l.. Roberts, the three last
b Fling children of Samuel Roberts decd DTS
This this day to be heard by consent Of
e parties by their counse the bill, of the
defts fled and exhibits, and was argued by
SELL On consideration whereof, the court doth order
that of the commissioners of the court, do take tho
follow ing accounts:
Ist An account of all debts due by the ntestae, Geo
T. Roberts, the pf to any other person showing
the due each the charact. Of the debt and
the evidence thereof, &c.
ID An account of the real estate of which the said
ieo. E. Roberts died seized its general value and the
snual rent thereof.
3d. An account of the administration of til personal
of the said ntestae, in the hands Of H. Dunnng
ton his admir-.
4th An account showing, according the table used
in such cases. the value Of the widows dover in said
a estate if she should elect to take the in that
form, and make report thereof TO the court; with
Their matter specially stated, deemed pertinent by him.
self required by the parties any Of them be
stated And, witha view TO enable the commits soner
take the LIST ordered he directed. by adve
tisement in the several papers printed in the Of
Lynchburg notify the creditors of said Geo E. Rob-
erts of the time and place of taking the same, and
them and every Of them to appear before him
the time and place with the proper evidence of
their respective debts against the said Geo E. Roberts
that they may be reported And the doth for
the present order that Henry Huntington be appointed
receiver in this and such, he is directed to
charge Of the real in the bill and proceedings
sntioned and the and collect and hold
Il rents subject the future order of the court
crpt third part of the rents which is to be
paid to the said widow they received
copy-Teste,
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PETERSBURG MARKETS. Aug .


Common Lugs at 3a33r; good do 3la44 common
Leaf 4td6 good 81 a 81; fine ga 134: fancy 17051i
good heavy shipping leafin demand at 7alOc.
CorroS-Receipt- falling of, with limited stocks
Sales mixed lots l0Ic
WHEAT-Commences to arrive freely. Sales of red
ut 81 cents; white 90.
FLouR-City Mills superfne S. old $41.
BAcoN-Quiet. Sales of shoulders at Sacd dc;
sides lie; iowls 7c.; Va hog round but little Offering
with sales at I25c.; sugar cured hams Zee.
LARD-Prime leaf, in bbls. at ic.; kegs, western
Virginia 12tc.