Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-27
Cttp IsD state Affairs,

THk suiJo'ned 1itrie Is from one of the osi intel
licent and public spirited gentlemen in The comfy a,
Bedford, with whom NE perfectly agree rs to the nro-
nriey of turning aside sionaly from the be,,c,
path of 'llties II has been the misfortune of Vir
rina that her reeple have he, otcd more attention Ia
Federal politics Hun To State impio ernents and we
trust that Inc season OF apathy ia this rerard tho,
usually succeeds general election will enabla Il, 10
devote esp. cia attention to the more prufahle and
congeniil employment herein indicated We sbnlI
be eratiacd to hear frequently from Alpha
Rss,cs. Ettosy - have nf.ea bought that III. To-
cal department OF snapper having so extensive u
circulation as YES wonld he greatly we'd by
noticing mort lrl1fe ny the sales of Lands III rouoh
out the surroandin. antry. Many of your readers
are not politicians al Ike bat little interest in such
subjects ~ usually I'll tue columns Of all the p,t5rs
of the day Many more, though interested in The po
ltical topics of the day feel yet more deep and abb
ding interest in all that relates the soil which they
till and many others still more interested in main
tanning and keeping up country and Stpte pride by
attracting attention TO the character quantity ana
productiyeuess OF their lands with active advantages
which are best Indicated by the prices at which the
lands sell
give you few sales that have taken place within
a short time ia the county of Bedford.
Paul \. fl,y to Munford Radtord, 90 acres at
$50 per acre.
Jno. + Hawkins to Charles Scott, 500 acres, at $50
per acre
Robert Campheil's executors to r. c. Jones 400 or
500 acres, 1t S21 per acre.
NJ Talbot TO Mr. Moscley, 80 acres, at 81, per
YIN. Terry to II. W. Moseley, 800 acres, at - per
John r stcp,oe to r. d. Bufor1, 400 acres, at S2a
per acre.
SAINT 7. Browns executors 10 = Brown, of Pc
tcrshurg. at $50 per acre.
W G. Lcilwchs executors to Dr. G. L. Brown.
TN fra. lpT
L. L. Manson 10 benjamin Wiikes, $50 acres at
go peracie.
The above are all large tracts, some of them
AT II distance from the Railroad aud all of them some
miles from the Court. house. Bun besides these small
Ter tracts have oceH sold high as $50 per acre ia
the immediate vicinity of the Railroad or in the
nephborhuod Of The Courthouse. ] think you will
agree with that the lands OF old Bedford are wor-
thy o! a passing notice IN your valuable paper. No
county presents greater Inducements to those who
wish TO invest money IN lands With view to prof,n-
bic farmine-or who desired to be good schools
good churches. or who wish to he IN the midst of
good society and to enjoy wi.hal good health
ALrHA
We are requested to state that the MouyTAIy SIGNAL
will be issued early IN June next and the friends of
that paper who had subscription lists on hand will
phrase forward them at once to " &. Miller Salem
Va. Mr.. Waddill. at the Nrgnisn Office is the al-
thorIsed agent for lynchburg. whom persons wish.
Ing to advertise in or subscribe to the paper, will
please hand in their Elvors
A meeting of the members Of the Parsonage Soci-
ety., of the 4th Street Methodist Church "South
held Mr. John NJ. Warwicks on Wednesday
morning 10Th May, 1857, for the purpose of rendering
the tribute OF respect due the memory ofour late be-
loved Manager, Mrs. T. i. Early, wife of Bishop Ear
~ The following preamble and resolutions
offered aud adopted:
We convene tnis morning cncompassed in
and g'oom-and need it be told why? Alas We feel
not for the Sa1dcned couucnanccs OF those present
impressvcly proclaim the melancholy atilictou which
has beialen Soriety-yts, it is painfully true,
that the icy hand of Death has cred from hap
~ band, oTr efficient and Jealous colaborcr IN works
OF love and mercy and esteemed Sister in The bonds
Of the Gospel, Mrs E. B. EARLY. We have assembled
now to mInge tears for the sad bereav enont aud
render the tribute OF untcsued love and respect SO
justly due her memory.
Therefore.
RrSahed, |. That we derIore, with heartfelt
row, the loss of this excellent Lady, whose bright
example in all the different relations OF lie, bea
con to the Christians pathway, through this vale Of
sin and tears.
ResoIeed, ,. That not only by this mournful event
DO We gricre 4 vacuum in the social circle, but for
the void made IN tie Church. and lis various nStitu
items of hcnevocncc il which her lovely and exen-
ptry character shonc forth so cons picuously most
sincerely mourn for faithful AT her post of duty, in
the Bible, sabbath School, Missionary. Asylum, Dor
and parsonage Society," she WAS ever found,
'ad made all recipients of her unwehred zeal AMI la
bors--the traits of which now, and Will in time to
come. speak er praise. She rests from tier 'labors'
And her works do follow her.
Reso'oed, 3. That while thus mourn the affective
dispensation which has REMOVED from our milst one
truly endeared, do at the time, bow in
humble submission to the vii OF linn who Inflicted il
-eUnsord iy Tic suul-calming assurance giNou in
her dying moments and triumphant exit from this
wo1l, that mr. Joss" Is k.r eternal gaia.
HeA1i',c That we do not pressure but ieavr to
IA a'l'r penn To paiul The exalted aud numerous
hr'>ir'H 'itGrS, "hich 80 beautifully adorned the
lie Vi tia: Lady. fium it, carly mornjn" along through
thr many wrarisume y'urS of aflictinn, down tie
"aG' lp.c 4 time to the moment OF dissolution but
We would here express our united testimony "a her
"pti', as our true and valued Christian lrcad Sister
All associate Manager Of our Institution.
heSoirtd, ,. That to the nereavcd husband the VEN
'r}te Bishop, and each mcmhcr pf the ftniy, We Of
LEI "ur teudercst sYmpnthcs aud coincidence, with
Our prayers that the rich consultations of grace m'y
sustain them under this heart-rending bereavement,
aud enable them to follow in this world the bright
example of the loved one whose loss they mou'r, as
Sue followed her Saviour until all he called to L hap
~ reunion with her in Heaven; and NOW in memory
Z" all her endearing traits and superior excellence
true Christian. together testimonial of the love
We cherish for her, I've Il farther,
R'solcei, That copy of these proceedings he sent
the sorrow stricken and hereft family and entered on
Tue Minute Book Of this Association.
oamoun Of Mrs. Vim. Saunders.
''esotref That the Editor of the Republican,, Viz
a'nl'n and Richmond Christian Advocate be reques-
'e. 10 publish the fregoing proceedings.
LUCY c. BROWN, T. D.
'AeHiE NJ WARWICK, Secty.
kSiirona Cswvcatis,, n s.rs-vilie.
Al 4 meeting OF the citizens OF LeeSyil.e, and the
sNfr'nntin! counties of Campbell Pittsylvania and
bedford, on the 23l If May. 1851