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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

New YORK, Dec u The sympathy meeting
held last light in behalf of Gen. Walker was we'll
attended. notwithstanding the Storm Gen. Bur
nett presided. Speeches were made by Duff
Green, Gen. Wheat and Gen. Green, of Texas.
Letters were read from Cen Qutman and Sena
tor Jones. Resolutions were adopted promising
material MD. aud ling ON the Government to
s"nd national vessels; also endorsing the course
# Minister Wheeler. A collection was taken up
and $1,000 realized
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
Ercni SnoNx NtOrn nj the Wcsl.

late letter fran Grinnel. Iowa, states that n
snow storm commenced at three o'clock. y. NJ II,
the I,t inst, and las ed till noon on the BLAND was
very severe. The snow was blown in the build
ingshogs were buried out of sightin their pens
travelling was almost impossible. Many cattle
were fairly driven by the severity of the storm
to long distance from the settlement, going
heple,sly before the wind. Tn" storms III the
prarie country are like storms at sea, the wind
blowing with unhroken violence.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 10 The arguments in
the bred Scott Casa trial for right of freedom.
Involving the question If the cons,itntionality of
the Missouri Compromise Sc was concluded yester-
day. The Court takes time for drliberatlon. and
The decision will not he made for several weeks
very probably not II ltll the end of the term.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

\ shocking ec lent occurred last week
a the house If Mr.. kimmer. in Pottsvillc,
Penn, fluid lump "xpo'ltd and 'hr flames com
municatng Ia III. dress of Miss kimmpr she was
burned 10 death in about five minutes. Her ia
Their and mother. in endeavorng TO extinguish
The flames, were badly burned in the hands.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

lfPltoin DhSEA tLl;N-A 'ery malig at tyre OF ~
fhaid iax has been prevailing in the oilobine M, gh-
oerhood OF this buckingham county ofthe six or
eight eases that have occurred every proved fatal
IN spite of The best medical attendance.
Tue frNNFL.-A paragraph in the Dispatch yester-
day, stated that the Blue Ridge Tunnel would be
".fa'saed' on Monday next This anguageis errone-
Gus. 1t is anticipated that what are called the head
ings will be through on Monday next; e. n "hoe'
VIII be made through the mountains the line Of
The Tunnel on that day. But before the Tunnel is
finished there will be good deal of rock TO remove
Several hnnhed feet remain 10 he lcvelled off in thi
way before the track be lad through the Tunnel
aud this will occupy the force engaged in the work
until May or June-R Dipgfrl
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

pret,c MErrISG.--At an adjourned meeting ofa
nortion of the citizens OF Pn>ylvanil and Haitian
rronn,ies fol- the purpose of forming county Of
,s If the above ramel counties. Samuel T Miller,
10 was called To the Chair, ana john \. Pringe
Secretary.
william, Collins, Esq, by request, explained the
objects of the meeting in very Appropriate address.
In motion Il committee was appointed to deSig-
n,te suitable persons to attend the meeting to be held
a, Republican Groveou Saturday, the 9Th inst and
after short absence the committee reported The fol
lowing which concurred in: Samuel T. Miller,
Jerre W Graves, Thomas T. AZ ans, Vim. T. Johns,
John NJ Word. Lewis Yates, David BARRIER, DR.. Jen-
ming c. Thompson J. b. Hardwck, DR. Jno. H. Rice,
william Peak O. II. Hubbard, Jeter Monroe, L. Y.
Wimbsh George W Rideeway, Dir. Ests, John Gill
bert William Tucker, and Thomas Laync.
On notion II agreed TO confer with the citi-
zens of Whitcyi'le aud vicinity Thursday the 18th
inst for the purpose offlrherug the ojeclS OF this
meeting and all persons interested requested to at
tend.
On motion. the Secretary was nstructe 20 furnish
The editors of the Richmond Examiner aud Semi
Weekly Wing, Lynchburg ami Dauyle papers II
copy of the above proceedings, and request their
publication. SAN l. AilLEh, NHM n.
j. ~ PRIVGLE. Sfc'y
SruNiGursroSE, Pttsylyauia co, Va, 18th De-
$3.50.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

XXIsaOI.EStIE DRY d OBJ .sp,
w TRADE ls,i-iiy recent arrivals we are in ret'iIt
If Spring surk American British French and Ger
Fahrrs and shall connu" receive additional slppiea
y THROWS al firm who remains Aortl
during. the season. attending The auction Gales
stock aoecfed with special reference to the
the Virginia Merchants feel confident In saving they
will stylus particularly adapted their saoT and for
variety unsurpassed by market North
South
Orlers ptomptly fsthfrll> attended to
STEVENSON & WEDDELt.
Importers aud Jnhber-, i and
mn Sr's fy1 Petersburg
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
INC Markets.

NV YoUk, Dee - Flour and wheat unchanged
Corn lower Mixed 70, White Il.
Sto, rs lower
D,trtMoRr, Dee 2e,-Flour slightly lower; Howard
Street ~ 81.
Wheat unchanged.
Corn white, asA cts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

TgMpERAseE AppRrss.-On Christmas night a tenn
neranre address will be deli, cred by Sam1 " Wolfe
II Subject The objects, hearings principles of the
Order of the Sons and Cadets ct Temperance. Amer
the address Or. Cox will lecture ON temperance The
evening" will conclude with prcsentaion-of Whit
!, not stated In the advertiscment--which see
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

ACCIDENT on THE SouTH-SiDE r. R. On Saturday
nicht last the South side train dill not reach this
~ until nearly 2 O'Clock The of this deten-
ION ia said to have been n running off the track
The particulars we did not learn.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

CHRIsrMts.-pay after tomorrow is Christmas
In view of this fact, we had intended to adorn the To-
cal column with II most touching lengthy. aud, per-
haps appropriate article But the ohstinaey of onr
s,nye and he state of our forbade. Possibly
we may do so tomorrow. Look OFT for something
rich.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

purrtxG-Yc who have Christmas presents for
sale (and casual glance in the shop windows, rs
na walked down the street yesterday, convinces Us
that there many OF YOU We who have presents for
sa;c would DO well to have private inter, lew with
,be fellow who attends to this part of this paper
cheaper reasonable, competenter MAJ, we do not
know. lie will do the genteel thngior yon-to puff
ection.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
Cltp d..U $tdtc IEdtls

THE WEAIHER-AN IsrEREsrINa Irrs.-F spy.
ersl day: past the weather has been Intensely cold
Yesterday ii was particularly cold The morning
was eloudei and several flakes of snow nearl, Iarye
ennlgn to stop the locomotive on the south SIDE
Railroad fell B after dinner it cleared off and the
snn shoue out. and the weather was mitigatcd
So il WAS till we had written thus far when AGAIN
a change came, aud the long locke for fsnov j
came at last aud the earth received its first coatinr
of far aud frig.d ermine.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
Mr0sVEI7. H0tsE.
u " S,,in Evnchturg. Va

w u
rHE "NoRVELI" has undergone change OF ronst'nctoh
that places ii on footing with the he modern btit Hotels o"
the country.
The interior contains necessary eohveen GO Tor guess
and II il furnished in style of ELEGANcE and cnfoRT snhcd
10 the tastes all and Of character that VIII ma>e RANK ~
ac, with the first class Hotels of the country. ~
49, 49, WELLS & HYDE.
Iir1 Ti,f
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B I L h l. L Il K 4 p II /.
Increased Pay 10 Gen. scott.

Increased Pay TO Gen. scott.
WAsHlNaroN, Dec. 22.--lloCss.-A bill giving Gru.
Scott twenty thousand dollars, In addition
the ten thousand dollars already awarded him under
the law of last winter making him Lieut. General
passed the lower House.
Disasters AT Sea.
INV YoRk, Dec. 22.--The passengers ON the pack
ct ship New York have been rescued, one having
pcrished of cold.
The bark Tasso from ST. Johns, was wrecked oil
South Rainega Yesterday Four of her aud
two shore 'men, who went to their assistance, were
drowned
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

DEMONSTRATIONS rumors were afloat in this neigh
lorhood last weeE. in relation 10 unlawful move
mcnts These, we learn, either entirely exagger-
atel Or are without any foundation III fact, All ne
cessary AMI proper precautions have oeen taken oy
the civil authority ana the military and will CON
nuc to be kept up. There is not the slightest cause
falarm, or of any interruption of public order-1f-
rda9rid Gd-ste
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
vayO EDWARD VI. ANTHONY, E.a.-TnLc

gNNO EDWARD VI. ANTHONY, Esq.-TRkc
Il Notice, that shall on the 18th day Of annary le57,
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ and o'clock NJ,
the law Office 81 Messrs Cabe Cabell In the county of
Nelson and State Of Virginia proceed 10 take the dispositions
George n Cabel aud others to be evidence
behalf the trial of aCbaneey cause depending
undetermined the County Court for Nelson county Virginia
Ia which plaintiffs and yourself and others def n
dants
II from the said dispositions aha not be perfected
Aforesaid the taking thereof will be cont ned from
day day the hours and at 'ho place Aforesaid
I'll completed. MAYO CABFLL 4 CAROLINE
dec his bS toun .el
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

LII THE RAlsE.-ThOse beautiful RIA CLAN
N sold at the Bazaar the admiration Of every
body. lot comprising Extra Fine Beaver, Doe Skn
Glendoh, Whirlpool Trioot, &c, Just received.
ocil6ts nURROt'6HB BHAFER 4 co
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

IN II, WILLIAMS, Richmond, w. Produs
lie COMMISSION MERCHANT & BL&ERAL AGENT
F,ruli-t MtfHrgHsa Ibbascp Mrdhaa
disf, G-Dnice Nhrfl lip. immediately opposite Chnck
Watohouso Particular attention paul Ia hnF orders for
lie brg- leave his sincere thanks Ia lila
friends and the public for the liberal patronage extended
% him during his business renrt 2 . =. lossrs Booker
Watkins Richm has entirely dssolN ODD
with ample facilities the prosecution Of business and
having been brought aud gd business principles
he feels Assguers will be faithfully
represented n hs hands Prompt cash made ned
atcy eiecng sale lie respectfully rocrs 10 the follow
ing gentlemen;
Jno. NJ ocy csq'r Chswcll pabncy caqr, Mossrs Saun
and Irly McCprke Jones and D. r. e. rerrB. Lynch
burg; Mcsrs Lewis Webb Son, and Warisworth Turner
4 Co, Richmond Capt l.. NJ Payne T.. II Dula1d cBqra
aud Mlj 4 W. Jones' Campbell Col Daniel Coleman, Col
stephen Coleman 4 Whtc esqr. Col VIM Rison AMI Re
" Williams. t4qr plft5yvauia Dr. Geo Hairston. VIM
Martin esq T., and " = ferry, ISL H.. Henry
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

NURH,
Virginia Tennessee Railroad Bridge Lynchburg, Va
The subscriber having purchased this establishment and
cmplpycd A. q bahney supcrincnd and work IT, pre-
pared furnish nj short notice, steam Engines, Circular and
Sash Mills, Mil Clearing, Skating, Hangers Tobacco
and Fxture nrass and Iron Castings and wrought
Iron work of every description aoodwins Centre Vent Wa
Wheels which have gained reputation enjoyed lay
other wh"e since its introduction considered hy p0'cs that
havr used them fully equal tho ovorshot wheel aud
adapted hend Of further description
be this but information concerning them
he had by addressing the Superintendent of this establishment
No establishment is better prepared doing work with
aud dispatch with o he best assorimonts Of
br found where, and pattern max always
ploYcd 20 make more when wanted.
Ill done tins establishment warranted equal to that
done 1bshucnt in The State ANY Information
for work VIII he Addressed to A. q Dabncy. th
place = G. HURT S. y.
% 2lrlY Of Hurt a Preston
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

/ olsNNGR. I.n mud Coties SrIts.-u have
~ hand tine Dnner Tea Toilet Sots
which Viii be sod cheap Ter cash call and Sc. !a.m
Sign of the Zig Pitcher. Main ST. LyurhhnrE. Va
oct9Hu
600 SACKS unr-hoii sal. It" >'er. ".a :"
WV arrive. ior sale by lRBN & SAL NbERS
July y dSets
VNCuHuRt. HOUSE Oppos;,, Nor,,,
IL norsE- Tho Proprietor has engaged a Young ~
asS him in the Hotel Which viii eahlc him accommodate
| number Of Board.rs and transient custom
doc t5At 4 FISHER
4 EATnER.-A Inrx, 10, OF lppcr Leather,
- just received and Tor sale by
! dec l5ts FRANKLIN 4 RRoTnER
IMPORTANT To the P"biic.-Au goods war;
raned ms represented At GLASS RAlNEs
/ uctnts
WINTER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. open IL
w splendid assortment o superior Fur Ncotinta
and Guns In great Also that superior
Bcaoh Cloth, al icy cts per yard, bargain.
| nov5As JOHN AhRAHAMS
ruNMOCslX sEED.-Wc have now in store ~
| hot OF fresh wei cleaned Timothy Seed for sale.
oct l3s LEE JOHNSON
WANTED 5000 Acres of Innd Warrants,
w ior which the highest price In cash viii be paid
dee las pHrERS. SPENCE 4 co.
NV rcceyedRt MoRsES
QNANiGN UEAr GUTrERs.-Iuss received
from the Manufacturers oi Of the uomhucd Spiral San
an those we sold last aud that
great sati,iion These have The Cylnne,,
cut from $50 Ia 200 lbs meat hour and which VIII
rant to giNo entire saliacton SIMPSON 4 NRo,
Sign of the Golden Lock, iynohburg
! ais
lyme PORTE uONNlEs.-A large stock at
superior Porte Montes embracing forty my different
! styles aud patterns, some very fine, i,r sale by
/ dec l5t4 JOHN II sEAr, Druggist
lJAEWx 4 GII.LIAM.
ID Produce aud Commission Merchants.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
|,sNIA

: b " IN
|e with
rs, &c.
evening,
X Pas
load, on
Roanoke
ION,
hip Co
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
MISCELLANEOUS CARDS

nsnrntly in Lynchburg offers his professional serice
tho citizens generally He he found either at hi OF
the Citizens Savings Bank Drug 81 OF
Messrs. stable" 4 Jones ldcc - dim
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
l,isaAK MANuFACTORy.-
u JOHN ID. KOMPF,

~ JOHN %. KOMpF,
fSrccrssoR TO LAseHohNE Sossl
MAIN STRkEf, LYNCHBuk0, Va.
this Establishment will el~ no found Stock
poto Cgas of all kinds made Of the fnes Inn
ported Tobscos CAREFULLY hei.ced and manufactured with
please the most nsous smokers and to maintain TOR
the Brands Of this establishment, reputation equal to those
ut any mandatory In the country.
Ioenabe the Manufacturer Ia offer at all times compcte
he also Keeps constantly large stock OF imported
aud German Cigars which will be sold small I'D
oD
The Of dealers city and State special
" solicited examination Of the Stock The brands OF tho
and have for been sold the largo
northern cities where have entered into successful
with brands of all kinds 81 Imported and domestic man.
uHcture.
part of tho Union will be promptly met
and entire satisfaction guaranteed to purchasers.
tipg 4
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

W A. FOOT A
ESOPSRTNERs NOTICE.--NOWLIN,
u FOOT & co. Successors to Col, W I. Sinth) Com
Merchants the sale Of Tobacco Flour Whea; and
other grain
The undersigned have formed partnership in the Commits
business o. Col VIM r Smith and solicit
continuance Of the patronage bestowed him All consign
men,s produce made by friends will with
prompt attention and quick returns Office at J. r. IL
Nowins BENZ. II, NOW1lN,
W foot,
nov l3d&clNf A. ALEXANDER
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

to Tues av last, precisely 100 cars freightcd with
left thi, Mace and there are still few carloa Is
awaiting accommola tions.-4bingd0H Iieym-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

EEENRX ID. VEo0D. Attorney AZ Law. "ii
attend all Courts of the city Of LHHchburg, me
ra1ntfes Of Amherst AppomattNx bedford and t7npheit
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

pper The chenpcW and moN durable III'ES OF
tered to tho public Tho undersigned Paeneca. will undar
Jobs OF piping good terms Al contracts
Address, Saunders Store, 4 o. Rcckbrdge Co.
Va j. II, Il W, I. POAGUE.
E-TWo caution the public against infringing Right
using Patent Pipe unless made by authorised agents.
adsigneos will hold the using the Pipe
sibc for damages
Date OF Patent November 30 1854
" 6mns1 ! Va Y pOA ItiE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

- EMOvAl..-The $50 BIC ritsr has rcnasssH =
stove and Tin fare h.sin large ard
os Schooiields block, door below the Aak
upgoes Mr. W H. Mostly where he enl be please',
uIon all Who may him with their >tronafc stes
OF l.dts Z :. bliss.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

4 LANYARD FOR RENT wish 10 re M the

n WIhn
~ LANYARD farm, in Bedford, which has been
ruped by Mr. Lee McClntcck since 1897 1t has ~
suitable buildings attached considerable quantity Of Tan
Bark on hand and comfortable family residence far
PossesoD be given the LIST of January and probably
nov 5wts MICAJAH DAVIS, in.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23
xvvtsss.SGg0S sgSssg:

IN w. pAs.E. ATTORNEY at e.aTr, '. ysC'iSurg
H. !, has removed his Office the OF tn
Telegram flee two doors below the Farmers Bank.
iu d
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

6-tASH FOR WOOL.-u Waat tnsmedi in erty
5000 pounds sshed Wool for which will pay The high
market pric, In Cash 3onsacks Linsey and Jeans
-,ryant, wear A.. u Elt kIB.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

q rateul for past fhVofS the subscriber would
his thanks his friends aud the pub
lie generally, aud inform them that he
has on constantly adding thereo) large
Elegant Furniture by skllfu york
of and finished in the
.ablc His Stock embraces every article usually got
u In the extensive manufactures
sollclts call from those wishing urcasr, feeling
turrd will give satisfaction In regard Ia both
price and quality OF work
Hair mud Shuek Mattresses always on hand
EDWARD j. FOLKER,
warcroorns and Mandatory doors below Liberty Ware
4 n.lf.a
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

;ATH OF 4 MiSlsrER.-We announce win pam
Heath of Rev J. VI. Henry Pastor OF the fresoy-
n Church at Pittsylvania Court House, VINO diea
he 18th inst, of an affection of the lungs. ms
IS WAS brief, and WAS superindueed ~ over eAer-
pa, forth during the revival recently progressing
is church He was universally beloved both MS
ristan and man, ana his death creates a void
Easily to be ed.-Danrule Reg
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-23

EHsNE TOOTH BKusHEs.- so doz'u s"pr-
n rior Fin rsh French and American Tooth Brushes Just
re- cived and for sale nv JOHN II. SEAY
loo Druggist
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HOUIMA EXPRESS.

n F. HOLDEN has now placed upon
LIZ the line the Railroad Crossing, Terrebonne De
pot Houma, Stage and Express capable of carrying
eight Express packages Of light merchandise
will be carried at reasonable rates. The Express Stage
will leave Houma every morning at to half past O'Clock
and returning Houma will leave the Depot immediate
y after the arrival of the train from the city, half
II IN l2
IN bah persons expecting packages by the Express
must be prepared (by themselves agents) with the
cash to pay charges on delivery as 1t WILDE mpos ole to
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sHERIFF,s SALE.
CTATE OF LOUIsIANA-PARISH

! - OF TERREBoNNE.-Eifth Judicial District Court.
r. !. v Persy Co., No. No. 1916 1915
e g; F; ng sssa;er, No No. 1 49,
| By virtue Of two writs of alias Fl. ia.
in the two first, and two writs of Fl. ia. in
the two last, above entitled and numbered
suits, all of said writs emanating from the
above named court sitting in and for said
Parish of I'errebonne, there will be offer.
ed for sale by Aubin Bourg, Sheriff duly
commissioned and sworn in and for said
Parish, on Saturday, the first day of March,
1856, between IL o'clock A. NJ, and 4
O'Clock P. M. on the premises, the fol-
lowing described property, to wit
lst. A certain tract of land situated in
the Parish of Terrebonne, on the right des-
cending bank of Bayou Little Gallon,
having about IL arpents in front, by the
depth of survey supposed to be 40 ar
penis, bounded above by land of Mrs. c. P.
banks, and below by land of Joachim Mar
tin, together with all the buildings and inn
provements thereon.
I'd. The following slaves: John, aged
80 years, Hester his, wife aged % years,
Sukey aged 40 years, her daughter Puss
aged IA years, Annias aged IL years, and
Clarisse aged 30 years.
Sd. Three Horses, one mule, two horse
carts, ten ploughs, two harrows, two hogs
heads. of sugar, all the sugar in the coolers,
all the molasses in the cisterns, thirty mats
ofcane, the corn fodder and hay on the
Plantation.
Said Sale will be made to satisfy the
principal interest and costs Of suit in the
above entitled and numbered cases.
Terms-Cash.
.BOURG Sheriff
Parish of Terrebonne Jan. 22d, 1855.