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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
Thrilling Incident.

A few days ago Mrs. Suydam, of CRANKY,
New York, hearing Shrek from the well. dis
covered her little boy sinking in the water. eigh
teen feet below the ground. She Immediately
sent FIR assistance, but before il came descended
into the well, where she caught the drowning
child by the arm. and held him out of the water.
Another child, four and half years old. went in
TO the house, empted the water out of the pail,
hooked it the pole and lowered it into the well.
This proving of no use. the mother thought she
must either drop the child or drown herself; but
making desperate effort she climbed up the
slippery stones aud raised him over head when
Frankly, lying down on the platform, caught his
little brother by the arm aud cried out, 1--WE got
him, ma; I've got him" The child and mother
were saved.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
LATEST NEWS.


The New York correspondent Of the Philadel-
phia luquirer writes:
II will be rem, mbered that the late Corpora
ton Attorney. Lorenzo b. SHEPPARD Esq was
some three moths ago found dead in HE room
after retiring the night previous in good health
The ph, seians reported the cause OF his death
to be congestion of the heart. and the cofoners
Jury returned verdict in accordance Herewith
The body If Mr. Shepard was placed IN a re
eeiving vault. preparatory to its final 'nter'neh'
in the family burial ground. A few days ago
Mrs. Shepard ordered the remains of her deceas
ed hn -bana Ia be taken from the vault, but those
employed for the purpose were horror struck
on finding the body removed several feet nom
the coffin, the shroud torn into shredS, aud GOV
cred with blood. giving the impression that Mr.,
shepard had only been lying in trance anu
had recovered after being placed in ihr vault
This seems almost too hnrrihla for beiiet ana ah'
drrstand that n relation of Mr.. Shepard denies
The truth of the report aud asserts that such c"u'u
not have been the case from the fact that IN"
body was packed in ice for over two DAYS
previous to il, being placed in the vnut, on
the other hand there art those who contend tha'
Mr.. Shepard was not dead mt the time of placing
his body into the vault, aud TINT certain facts are
in possession Of the family which So t" show the
trah of their assertions,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
Railroad Acc ident-EinceW Persons st"it

We learn from the South Carolinian.ot the 2ist
instant, (Sunday,) that on Saturday, 2olh' the
Union and Sparanshnrg train, a few miles ABOVE
Ashford's Ferry met with n serious accident
A car which was ont of order in its running gear
was the cause. The passenger ear was thrown
from The track down embankment some hi'y
feet, rolling over three times. and becoming 10
tai wreck OF fifteen eighteen passengers
most Of them were more or less hurt Mr.. Price
Of North Carolina, is considered dangerously IN
red.
DIR. Wright and Mr.. John Henderson are IN
jnred, but not seriously. Miss Sims and brother
wer. both severely cut.
A nurse of Mrs. F.. Elmore. of Montgomery
had her mistress baby in her lap. and whom she
found the car falling over she clasped the child
to her bosom aud cried out. Il will live or die win
YOU, my baby"-and faithfully protected her
charge. Another child of Mrs +. was saved by
the kind aid of gentleman whose name Is un'
known.
Every attention was given to the passengers
and those who could not continue to Aston, were
left in the care of some of the workmen on the
road unit, they could be removed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

The Chicago Press says that the experiment of
Illuminating cars by gas has been tried on the
Chicago and Galcna Railroad with perfect sue
cess. Under the floor of each car is placed n
gas holder. consisting Of two tubes, divided into
compartments by india rubber diaphrngms. Con
Meeting with the holder i, n dry metre. which
serves to pump the air into the holder. and thus
forces the gas through the pipes which connect
the holder up into the car. The holder is filled
with gas by attaching the pipe to n min Mt any
station whore there is gas 1t is said that the
invention will be a great saving OF expense to
railroad cOmpnnies.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
ARRIVALS AT THE
W nshingtou hhouse-Sutad Clark. DsrOn,r.

DEcEABrR 2l.--Jno Gill, X Wright " II Gill A
Woodran Monroe. j o Taylor, J NJ Miller Lynchhnrp;
c Oft q VI OFT, Amherst; l. Laughorn Patrick
c Armistead, Petersburg; 7 l. Leflwich. Miss Fam
ME Leftwich. Liberty; Rev J Mcmahon. Richmond; "
l. Sotte, Monroe; II Rosser, Gov 4 o h r.; Charles
Dunlap, Monroe; Capt W B Conway, Petersburg; c
Roles, korby; Gibbs, Jno Lynch, Bedford Jno +
King. Campbell; n Williams ) ) Il X; DR. II Brown
J Elliott, Bedford: J Pctigrn, Adams Express
Co; Turner, Monroe; Morrss . Il r X; Rev A
Eahank, Liberty; Jas Belcher, Petersburg; II Rob
inson, Pulaski; \ Stafle Washington county
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
SALES BY AUCTION
IA IA IA. kbAAs.
SALn OF LAM ~ AuuUn.r.-T.. mn.

SALE OF LAND ~ AuIlERsc.-Tb. un-
:, dersigned executors nf kns and pur
,'e "i the last Will and testament ri sad decoeu win
Wonn'saN the nth day e January le sell III. highest
BIDDER Tue Tract of Land which sad Nikm.
aed tho date Of his death said abant
acres but viii be sold 10y actual The land
Gus 10 Amherst tonrthoae aud Is believed he Of the
most desirable tracts offered for sale for long the
county VIII he sold daombarra-scd OF allnonmlfanees
and Tee simple o 10 the purchaser retma hln
raj and viii be made known day OF sale
ID. D. WATSON. In.
JAS. n, iioRNhE, S'N''
W u bn sold At the same time and place. MICROBES.
which "earo authorized 10 sell by III. parties
FERNS 'ash four months interest added
g"ate paper payable nj IT the Banks In 1ynchburg
DAN'L h. WATSON,
Jas T.. HORNfR
doc 2lcf9tavttfan Acts i,r tho ,,ar,ir. otrr..t,,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

A New York paper says:
The most decided novelty seen for long
time was yesterday to be seen in til" streets of
Brooklyn 1t was a splendid team of moose deer
harnrssed to light wagon and travelling at n
very fair pace. The eccentric driver had TO ply
the whip frequently to overcome the timidity of
the animals. which otherwise performed all the
functions of horses to n marvel"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
The Application of ttah-Thc Prcsidcni's Din


WAsHINGToN, Dec. 22'-Aiihough Mr.. Bern
heisel, the delegate from Utah Territory has had
in his possession for months past the application
of thai Territory for admission : State into
the Union, he will not present it this session.
The President gave dinner party this after
noon 10 Generals Shields, Quitman, Law, Cush.
ing Col Weller and officers who were ssocate cd
with him in the Mexican war.
We had "A slight fail % snow here this evening.
The thermometer % degrees
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
4 VNiIAuLE nNDronp EAum rOw

SALE Tho subscriber will sell ,an the prem
ise On Tuesday the th day December. II the
next ta day his Valuable Farm, mgon The road from och
ehfg To Liberty II miles from lynehug, II on llb,uty
aud u miles rom the Va. a Tenn Railroad This Farm
tahs rou $50 iu ITO and toT the various
possesses Is surpassed by Known the suhsilhc Tho
sou At the hNt quality originally NEARLY the whole at II In
good hfHrt and Improves rranN aud kindly It.
lies Well NEARLY Rlei IL the II hss flom 100 1870
acres et wood AMI an abundaA supply Fer tho
cultivation Of Tobacco Grain aud Grass
NantageS lhrtrmJ msS he conveniently divided Into twn
tracts With sufficient supply ct wood and each and
VIII be divided desired 10y purchasers Thus divided
W the tracts iii ronian from - "a 100 aud the other
IRON n o go Tho viii embrace principal
prov 'tnen "nslsnFol acomtortabe framed ceiling House
WIN tour aud the usual houses and the other
trained dwelling House with four rooms requiring some
pairs Tin sna oh,rH comfortable aud eslr ahlr
location tor good teacher
chaht The other a Mol little farm This property In thu
hands OF uicnns farmer and scarcely tail
To command In few wears from $40 10 $50 per
At the same time and place the subscriber III sell his Horses.
Males tsone uf Them vauahle) Cows oga sc. Ac.
Tho land will be sold credit of and three
years The purchaser giving Table notes satisfactorily
dfsd with Interest from day OF sale added aud the per-
sona property short credit for all atty dollars
the purchaser giving lis negotiable satisfactorily
dorscd with discount aided. x L. MANSON.
"A AfHl
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

sea WAGNER halt Of his goods consumed. lie
.ue'eeed N preventing further progress the flames.
These facts learn f9om reliable source and they
should tend warn all persons from any such folly
IN fature.--Itf Espress
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

To BOYS, Girls, AND SERvANrs.--We are author
lied by Gov. Wise, to state that By recent act of
legislature, every boy girl, or servant found guilty
Of saying "Christmas gift will be put to instant
death This net TO take Eject on and after the 25h
day o { December, 1886.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

AccpE.r on THE SourH-SnE On Tuesday the
South Side train reached this city three or four
hours behind time. The cause of this detention is
said to have been the falling OF II good sized twig
from Of the AppomatoX trees upon the track
Others state That the locomotive encountered
acorn cup near Prospect
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

THERMOaETER.-Thr thermometer in this city
marked five degrees above on Tuesday morning,
and eighteen above zero on Wednesday morning
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
SUirAni.ErREsENr. Cor C.r.-,.....--

SusrA RsE PRESENTS for chrs-s~.s.-
= rs s ss ns. a"S Breast iss' rs
man we have heavy dola Spectacle. rer clergyman or
rara young lady We have ewely Coral .e
e, Ring s"a rs, n.pS .s, as. " q s. aa
speaees Young Tsn,smen we have Fob On , ns ss.,
things Stone Pin. diamond PIN. Gold Watches Silver sa,.
Watches For honsehcrpers SILVER spoons pork ladies
children Gold Arinlcs old style new styles coral
We have indeed something suitable for friend old
Young married single plain or gay all OF which We are
Wilour rend do Us the favour call and look they will
nice Of Watches. Iewery and slysrwarcas
scateJ idce ool sIIVERTuoRN Cliff.
l,URA AND rWE UNITED srATEs..'an
So,I NTn r ar r eA0N sraESr
OF CIGARS Sc &c-iiy tho lac arrival OF he nass "a NJ
news Concha again appointed Captain dene
re OF Cuba aud the opinion OF all American resen's o oa
,eanres long As ne shrm IT ., 1IsS,, sn"n rs COX
CO. Of Lynchbure, Va, extensive dealers in Cigar. snuns
choice lees Sc VERY large stock Of the most
siding in Havana Among select brands the follow
ing win give faint Idle" Of Their superior assortment /, SIRE
raj aud Mehor Opposite the warwick iioess Lynehhnrg
doc lots
INHRssTNAs GIFTS, consulting 81 Elegant
a"S1 Books aud Fancy H rASSf o INK sG i'.S Of
sha1.rcarc in various siyles, some elegant
irving. Work. bound In English Calf beautiful
i,rnarott'a " half
Tho poocrl % Scott Mtor. Gray, Bnrna lIemans
Monrc, Montgomery, Pope. Longiollow, Willis Slrour
ncy Reid, So Sc all elegantly bourd In the antiquesye
foots and Poetry Of America,
England
Ancients,
ilomes of American Authors elegantly illustrated,
American Scesery
iinroinca of shakespeare
Leaflets Of Memory, with 10 beautiful Illustrations,
Macnui,,'s Miscellaneous Essays, = VIOLA Gait
Rhymes and Ruundeiayos In praise ot country HE,
Gray. rlegy elegantly bound aud illustrated
The Rhine OF the ancient Mariner
OF Fields, Ito ui the woods DO o the
pretty presentation Books and new
Rnpublita an Court, very beautifully illustrated
Portraits Of Female Arstocrscy of tho Court Of Queen
Victoria
Floral ,oms anew and beautiful Annual
Tho W inter Wreath
fioral Keepsake with 30 elegant coorcd ongraving'.
..em OF the Season. new Annual
The Token
Pnrry'. Expedition To Japan illustrated,
The Deserted Village by Goldsmith illustrated,
thrisiians Daily " ak,
hcora aud other Rcgona Conquorcr- aud the Con
puer"d,
ornaments of Memory - noau,cs Of History
1iousncr an Poetry very Gle nnty Illustrated,
frundahp, pretty,
Dickens IL vols spleudidy honnd and Illustrated
Pulpit Eloqucnco hy FLAX =, zs.. ,z
smaller works beautifully got mp Tor pres
.uta Also u large supply OF Bibles PRAYER Hymns, In all
of binding very ependd Aao Fancy hheica
great Just opening all ot which VIII he sou
az low they can be had In the city, . ~
Rep copy l ".
A,rOs'Ks rom sArE. @soutsto II 1t. Go per
- CON, hnnd, f5nNn0
I'd mortgage soooo
VirgIni. 4 Tenn II RCo 10000
a. punranl oed by CITY I,,n rhhurN lUoo
Ivnrhhnre Gas Light Go, e1o shares
aud Virginia State Stoch. .. . -. .,..,..,,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
fSUGAR MANUFACTORY.-
" JOHN h. KOMPF,

SUCCESSOR TO NJ LANGHoRNE & SossJ
MAIN STREET, LyRcHBrRa, Va.
In this establishment will always be found Stock
plec Of Cigars of all kinds made of the
ported Tobaccos carefully selected and manufactured
please the nstdous smokers maintain
Brands Of THE establishment reputation equal
q any msnufactory In the country.
To enable the offer all times
he also keeps constantly large stock Of imported
Havana and German Cigars which will be sold small
Tho attention Of dealers Il city and State special
y solicited of the Stock The brands
manufacturer and have for been sold the large
Northern cities where they have entered successful
peon with brands Of all kinds Imported and domestic man
Orders from any part Of the Union will BIO promptly met
and entire satisfaction guaranteed to purchasers
dec Ally
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

4 NEW NILLAaE..-We thriving village on
the North Western Virginia Railroad three miles
south of Pruntytown, is rapidly becoming prominent
among the various villages in Taylor county, Va,
which their origin to the railroad enterprise
Buildings are springing up rs by magic. Two hand
churches for the Baptiss and the other for
the Methodist being erected. \ -four mill,
10 cost : . o0O is also building
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

~aERKN CHRIST NAS.-Chrisiinas Over Goats
WI Christmas Dress Goats,
Frork Goats for Christmas
Christmas Business Goats.
Elegant Velvet Vests fIr Christmas presents,
Splendid Maitalssse Christmas Ncss
Christmas Ragans,
Beautiful Cravats Scarfs and Auiien for Christmas,
Real Christmas Gloves and Gaunets,
Christmas Shirts and Drawers
MERRY CHRISTMAS at the Clothing Bazaar of
dee cots BURROUGHS ShAFff ! "
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

1uyHE LADIES will dnd IL beautiful assOrs-
IL meut Of Heeed Caters and Boots. at
dee AZ MCDONALD & HOoPERS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

~ decree If the Circuit trurt for the county Camp
bell the Chanccly of AcX,uders Administrator
his Willow lfrs. -. therein pending shall, Thursday
9th day 1uH1re ID If the
ubHe auction, Market Honsr IN the city of Lynch
burg sell e Ssrs thereby d rctcd Ia be sold consisting
Thornton. Blacksmith DigGss, Rope Maker aud Drvc
Ben HOUSE Allen Frederick aud Anthony Farm
hands, aud ali House servant and her child
IfNI mont credit rnd bonds with good security
Icguirod RbBT. DAVIS
Admir- with ia" VIII euneNot OF Gerard Alexander, decd.
dec edS c2tawfrlsa Rep cop!
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

GIngrr dry W0rces ersIre Salr". rench, Englsb
Pur, Powdered Black Pepper Sage, Gin
ger Auspce Nuimegs Best Yeast Powders tor light
Coc0a, Chproat", Broma. Ncrnceli Fine
old Madeira Wines French BRANDY, Extract Vanilla
Apple strawberry SNlup for Creams, be Salad OIL
Gtatinc In sheets AMI shred Coxs sparkling iratne TrtnGb
Crimson GeIatinc for nice things during the holidays
TOR sale by j II THOMPSON s. CO
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

poroMAC RrHR-THE lcr.--The river below this
city, is nearly free of ice and navigation aga open
There is II quantity Of floating ice in the river be-
this place aud Washington, and The Steamboats,
on Saturday We're unable to run. The steamer for
Acqnia Creek, rom Washington, however, makes her
trips regnar y.-iisf. GG.etle.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

AFRICAN CHURcH.--The African Church Of this
place under the pastoral charge of Elder Geo Rowe,
numbers about six hundred members, of whom about
loo have been recently added. Their assemble
ges conducted in remarkably quiet and orderly
manner, and gratitied TO them appreciate
fully their religious privileges freirscfsJnrg Re-
corder.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

necessary TINT shall close The LIST Of Jan
nary Ia order 10 speedy closing Of the will of
fer our stock nj private sale until tho I'D which
we VIII commence Ia sCl public auction. and VIII continue
IRON day TO ia, until article belonging the
dispo'edof Our stock consists In part Sugar Coffee Mo
assS salt Iron. Rolcdand Hammered Nails all sizes steel
Shear, taAt and nsicrc bacon Lard Butter Tanners bis
some hne Liquors all kinds Wool Role Grass Seeds poros
ties, brown and Bloaehed osnahnfEs No. and . sc. sc
Sale positive aud without
dee l..ts H. d u II. NDNIlN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

Rev. H. Roy ScoTr.--See an interesting account
the outside of day paper of the cultivation of
Coffee in Liberia by the above named gentleman.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
1 ANnEoR sALE ar AMI.EK.r COUKr

house. offer for sale tract Of land containing 30
II the Immediate vicinity Of tho Court House
tract land very productive well waterrd and las
good supply Of TIMBER oforgnal growth besides supply
second growth suitable for fire wood that my be regarded
inrxhaustble.
There are very handsome situations for bridrg the
and if desirable building lots would be cnt of
and sold separately.
For terms which will be accommodating, apply In my alb
o Robert Imsley who is authorized to sell
NAV 7.wts JOHN II. DAVIS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

THE SALE OF PEws AT ST. PAULs CHCRcH-Part
of the pews St Panls Church sold last night
by Messrs. Pannill Son. The highest bid given
was $3.50. Other pews commanded $3.50 and $500.
while others ranged lower than $3.50, The sale will
be continued to-nig ht.Pa. ElPresS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

~ highest bidder Liberty Bedford county the i day
OF January next, Negroes aud the
woman valuable House servant FERNS months
negotiable notes satisfactorily endorrd with inere addict
day of sale l. q. McrLANAUAN
dec
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

NTEGROEs WANTED-1be s1bscriber con-
~ nues in market for NEGROES Of both between
The ages of 10 and 30 years including Mechanics, such
Bsoksmhs and Carpenter and will pay the highest
ke prices in cash His Office newly erected brick building
Lynch street. Immediately in Of the Farmers
Bank where he prepared baving erected buildings with
that view board sent TO Lynchbufg sale
crvise, moderate terms and keep them
they were placed in the Jail of the Cooperation 81.
may lod&cly SETH WOODROOF.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

WHEAT BAGS fer the Farmers aud Oshees.
w We prepared furnish customers and others
who wish consgn their grain prime New Pags at The
usual Rail Road chsrae-ssy onS cent per bushel
july 20 dAoss IRBY 4 sAUNDERB
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

NOR KENT.-IwO new. comfortable Dwell
II IfouscS. with each house. suitnh for
f9miles. lnrsrd Rev MIR Vamghan's Diamond mn,
healthy aud pleasant part az nee from Corporation
Tax good shborhood hno view of the Canal and
South side Rarad in good Water md Garden each
house. Rent modcraie
Also, small House, with rooms suitable Tor Small FAM
ly Apply TO JAMES MCGOWAN u II,
dec d9taw fta5dcc. Rose Cottage Nursery
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

Notice, that shall the 18Th day Of January, l-31,
between The hours Of 10 O'Clock A NJ and o'clock T. NJ
tho law Office Mcssrs Cabel Csbell In the
Nelson and State Virginia proceed take the deposition
George Cabe others to be used evidence
behalf on he trial of Chanccry depending
County Court for Nelson Virginia
In which we are plaintiffs and Yourself and others
Ii from the said dispositions shall not bc perfected
the dag Aforesaid the taking thereof will be cont nued
iay TO av between hou and at he place aid
til completed MAYO cABt LII & CAROLINE
his " lie, by Cnunse |.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25
XxT.LAs. KAWL.N- y co. General Com

" MISSION MERCHANTS AND SPECIAL AGENTS
Tor the sale of MANUFACTURED TOBACCO Stores No.
FL and az traver of Tchapitoulas street New or
leans.
NORTHUMBERLAND 4 Warwick Capt John NJ. Otey
,l,t
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

On Sunday last, Robert Cnhell one Of the PRISON.
ers confined in Grecnhrcr iail charge of having
assisted in burning mill, attempted 10 knock bis
brains out with brirkbat, but failed TO accomplish
his object He senscless for several hours after
warls, bui recovered.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

j. IL
n ANGNORNE 4 lIOLCOMBE.
~ Rnnkcrs and E xchnngc Brokers'.
Corner OF Main and Bridge Streets Lynchbure, Va viii
collect the lowest of Exchange They will
the highest market price for Land Warrants Northern
Exchange, Coin and Uncurr<nt Money.
REFER To
The Presidents and Cashiers of the several Banks of Lynch
urg; Messr r. II. Maury co. Mcssrs pairo. Richmond
Mcssrs Johnston. Bros CO. Sam Harris Sons Josiah
Lee q Co, Bam re; Messrs. Farnham. Krkham Co.
Drexe & 60, Philadelphia Mcssrs Nanbeck. Read Drex
ell. J. Ward & Co. Lees Waller New York
81 ly
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

JUpGe OF The EIGHTH CrRCU1T.-The vacation of
the Eighth Circuit by Ju ige Lomax has created
gate stir among the lawyers of that district. The
Fredericksburg Nees gives the following list OF nppli-
cants for the vacancy: Claybrook, of Norhunber-
land, Newton Beale G. ". Lewis md Mayo, Of Vest
morelad, Matthews, of Essex Jeffries, of King and
Queen, r. H. Coleman, of Caroline 7, B. Barton, b.
Conway, J. L Marye, Jr., of Fredericksburg.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

= I'M ~IAVES EVW FIaKE,-rOf HIT Tor tI''
NV ensuing year Fifty Slaves borngng to The estate of
the late Francis u Shacklefud Among them will hc found
"A lot OF valuable Tobteeo fhot"tY hands; al som"
good field hands GARDENERS, &C. Women aud house Girls Sc
o which Nl he hired privately uulH the list TUESDAY
January Ia which tune all not previously hired out viii
hired public aioon, the highest bidder tho
Market Of IyuchhurE The hrers will be
required give bonds with apprn,o security
he hires II n LEWIS
Agent Attorney fact for Jno ". Schoolhelh
Is. Scharkridrd decd
Apply for present. the Old stand Of a {. Lewis
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-25

FLOYD Comfy CorRr-DEcEMBER TERN, 1866
Commonwealth VS.. Joshua West, charged with the
murder of Isaac Bond. Attorney for the Common
wealth, p. S. Banks-Counsel for the prisoner James
c. Taylor aud p. G. Williams. After long investi-
CATION Of the charge, the Court discharged the prs
oner of the felony, and ordered that he be confined
in the Lunac AssvlEm.