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VALUABLE FARM RoE SALE IN


obedience 10 Decree Of tbs Circuit Court of Sur.
Fy, OF IN" 2b,h day OF Octobsr, ls57 shall com.
one appointed under said iccree. sell to the highest
'tsE On Monday, the 2stf Of December, that being
c Day. in front of the Courthouse door tho Tract of
al: IN tie decree mentoed, containing By estimation
i ogr hundred and eleven acres and belonging to the
'.,te 0. B Jones' dece,sed
Ta farm lies about six nlilss below Srrry Courthouse
y EAs the lands OF Tho c. Harrison, jvna H. Hankins
c:'ae subscribers and Ia in about mile OF good pub.
aiding on James river There ARE about two hundred
. cleared and enclosed under good fence, the bal.
'- woods, and it is estimated by good judges that
" ,sce thousand cords of pine wood can be cut ater
rh asuihciency of timber for plantation purposes the
-'ei And mas been msrled and produces well the crops
'-Ay crown in the neghborhood, say, Corn, Wheat and
as &c There i'd al Orchard of about three or four
':ndr-d tr.es
terms Of sale prescribed by the decree credit
one two and three years upon the purchasers giving
, QUO. VIA approved personal security except for so
~ Cash may be necessary TO pay the costs OF suit
aa Spen'es OF SALE the title to bo withheld until the
money paid The bonds to carry interest from
''r'o.r WM s Il RIJFFIN Commissoner.
"' .V-ctds BAcon's Castle P. O., Surry Co. Va
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HOME IN THE COUNTRY

Y OFFER for -nle upon very ineral terms TIRE es
Trscs of Land lying w,hin three NIL OF MeagrIn
s,9, upon the Richmond aud Danvis na'lroso. iaese
,ai' "es ~ on ypals's country home No.
TA - "a" "a scres .as lies the south side of the
.,asS nsS;@ ;, t..s on the north side contains ll2
,s ,t.ri ni each tract IN original iores. the uai
W.. IN rsne with spring on each, but no houses OF
"b yauc No contains SO acres, one third clenred,
b1r, enc u.r in old fec pines. and the balance in or
,.l growth The pine Itself, when cut and hauled to
.e srosd which Is abou, one mile distant VIII pay
81 one hs Of the tract. There lie comfortable cabin
ah tour good rooms and n the necessary out houses
gr small family, besides small orchard and three
springs Of uncommon good water and with regard TO the
.;ops made upon IT, would refer TO Messrs John Jones d
60 ana Barksdsle Read, of Richmond. who have seen
.:e lsnd md crops aving more land than can culti
ATE will sell bargain; and that some idea may De
.rmed rs 10 wha hsrrsin Is, would briefly state the
,rn. No Tor s6oO: No for $500: and No 8, with
.ou,es &C. for 81 000-on-hird cash, the balance IN
,xelve and eighteen months. with tilc 10 the lands re-
'n.d unt ali the purchase money e pnid For any fur-
e. information address the subscriber at Moors Ord'
,a-y, Prince Edward Who will be- pleased TO meet any
:en,ernan ht Meherrn Depot, and show him the lands
Dec lt-c,lJa WM D. NORVELL.
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NAVAL COURTS OF INQUIRY.

Court No. is yet occupied with the case Of Lieut..
Porter. Mr.. Geo. Wilson was examined 10 day IN
behalf applicant, and Purser Slamm in government
behalf.
Before Court No. = the Of Commander John.
ston continued, and Col Stewart was examined
in behalf of Johnston.
Court No. was unoccupisd this morning while
in waiting for precep in order to take up the case
Of Commander Chsuncy. This Court may, perhnps,
,ake up the case Of Captain Ransny neat, and tie
case of Commander Chauucey be ASST sned 10 Court
No /.
But thres csses. besides those now under inves'i.a
ton in the Naval Courts, remain to be acted upon
Warrington Star, Dec. IT,
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BELMONT SELECT SCHOOL.
GRANVILLE COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA.
10 MILES soUTH Of GAINESVILLE, VA.
ERANks DR'NEIpaI

K II. URAN e, PH.NJIFhL.
NHE principal, after ,cac Mtg tor ~ years. having de.
u iermined 10 establish permanent Select School in
ae counry selected the abOye location out of many
'hich ne had carefully examined as being preeinnent-
suitable for the purpose designed Reference being
,d especially 10 health ami the advantages of social,
coral and religious influence. To attain these ends,
aoG.h a, ins expense ot improving place, the site
sss procured in the midst Of community noted Tor in
ieicence refinement and mora, worth, remote from
"r"s npHnc shops, Hnt Gthe places OF temptation TO
l,S't,vagancc or vice.
"c School has been two years In successful operation
= ne character OF tae location above given 10 freely
1N'iel 10 II BY al! connected herewith.
hl!ty.
a. a' n-ncer OF classes will be limited it is important
maj s aifAcan' state the progress already made.
Terms Board and Tuition per sessions Of 90 weeks
ssj. payable H advance
he neW session will commence on the 18th January
~ Address the Principal a, Brownsville P. o., Gran
r.le cnunrY e Dec 4--cGw
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OAK GROVE ACADEMY.

bU Z hINU HA COUNTY, VA,
|k>E next session of this School nbout two miles from
the F. c. lnsti,ute) will begin january llth, 1855
ad continue 10 months, without vacation.
We wn teach the various English branches. Latin
eek, Mathematics French and Italian aa prepare bow
the advanced casses of the University Md Collep on
rsin!a or for business life.
| at a, the close.
All scholars charged from entrance, hut deduction
GREATER, except in cases OF protracted sickness.
Text bo.ks furnished at Richmond retail prices.
Address, Gold HilL Z. o. JOHN T. CLAIBORNE
CHARLES T. BROWN
T. BRowS refers TO Profs. Harrison e. De We're, Tn
.r',y OF Va; Prof. Jed HOtchkiss, Messy Greek Acad
y. Va: 7. w. Fauntleroy, Esq, Sauda, Va and Re,
n Mouse, President Leesburg Academy, Va.
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GEN, WALKER.

New YORK Dec. l6.-The "Herad's" cores
pondent assert that instructions have been senr 20
the authorities at Mobile and New Orleans. to use
all means in their power to preven, the departure Of
any aid for Walker; also to libel the steamer Fash.
ION on her return to Mobile
The "Hernld" believes that the bark Sersphlra,
from New York. on the third of November, took out
large quantity Of stores and ammunition for Gea.
Walker.
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6S.
RICHMOND COLLEGE.

At q meeting of the students OF Richmond College,
IN Monday evening, the l4th inst the following
utons were unanimously adopted
lst. That whereas VIZ deem the statements mad. N
The South of the l2th met. under the caption Of
beware OF Traitors i true TO be psrnicous 10 rh-
reputation of this INSTITUTION we do hereby dem ~
OF ths author the proof, which he avows himself p
pared to give"
I'd. That We hereby request the iacognto writer to
give the public his real narne
3D. Ihat We request the editor of 'sThe South 10
publish these resolutions in the columns of bis Jour.
nal.
ia: TURNER, President
l.. HALL,
b.. &. POLLARD,
c. EGGLESTON,
ID " GwIS Rec Sec
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FURTHER FROM UTAH

ST. LOUIS Dec. l4.-The Leavenwortn Ledger. Of
the 9Th nst, says an express had just arrived there
from Utah. The news furnished will probably be
received here to. morrow.
Colonel Sumner arrived in this city last night
Captain Van Welt passed through here post haste
Saturday morning. His rapid movements are sup.
posed to have reference to the Utah army or he may
bs bearer Of dispatches to General Denver or to
Gen. IIarney, commander of the troops in Kansas.
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THE GOLD FROM CALIFORNIA. The

of treasure brought TO New York by the Star of the
We-t on Monday WAS S2.27l ,6O2 from California,
S6,73l from AspinwalI, and 81 900 from Havaua-to-
tai 81. $50 233. The principal consgbee- .re W.I-,
Fargo a. Co.. S5IO3OO; EowlaGd u Aspinwa!I.
Sl56, 29S A. Belmont, Sl2o,UUO; James Pa'rck,
$ll5, 900, and smaller sums to about eighty oth,s.
The steamer John L. Stephens, with which the S,ar
Of the West connected, brought down 10 Panama
S27I4 $40 iu treasure.
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WISCONSIN DEMOCRATIC.

The official returns Of the State election in Wisrnn
sin are last all in, except La Pone county. which
10 reported to have given Democratic majority
The question OF the choice Of Governor ihsre'"'.
settled. J. Is. Cross. Democrat, is elected by 2o2
majority over Randall. Nearly lODOOO votes were
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FRUIT TREES AND sHRUBBERY.

SOUTHERN GREENWOOD, NURSERY.
III AvlNG ON hand choice variety of FRUIT
',nssie'ly large for ,ransplan,ng respectfully -
Al. !. me attention OF the public to them.
my nursery located and.ahaf miles North East
ON zoe od Market where wiz take pleasure in show
Al order. addressed to- left at my agents. Mcssrs.
Lew. Taylor Co.. No 10, Main street. Richmond,
p ~ =. myself. will meet with prompt attention.
~ SHADE TnKKs furnished to order.
Aug 4-c6m LEWIS TTIDOR
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EROM :yaSHINGTON.

WAsHISGros Dec. l6.-At the Democratic Snna
toria caucus tus morning, Mr.. Harris Of the tnl"n
was nominated for printer. The election will lake
place Tomorrow.
Itis understood that Gov. Walker rendered bis
resignation TO the President 10 day.
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with the most infatuated readers of that jour
nal "The South" s full ofimpulse. Itis so exceed
ingy sensitive the subject Of Southern rights to
be absolutely nervous And hence, il is an uncer
tain sentry, always waking up the camp, and
throwing everything into comnotion by shooting
at shadows, or mistsking owl tor an Indian, when
off goes its gun at half-cock again. The readers OF
"The South, however, must have become accustomed
to our neighbor's hasty, ithpusive of hand mode Of
doing things; and therefore we think there is little
danger that they will be very anxious to gibbet Sc
nator Douglas, until they have additional evidence OF
his treason.
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RETURN OF EXPLoRERs-THE PAwEEE
INDIANS.

ST. Louis, Dec l4:-The st; Joseph journal an
nounces the arrival OF Lieut.. Warren and DR.. Hay
dem of the geological survey. who we're sent to ex
plors the region between Dacots City aod the head
waters of the Running Water. Also the arrival of
Major Denuiston, Indian agent with the chiefs AID
six braves Of the Pawnee tribe, en- route for Washing
ton, to ratifY the treaty recently made.
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FROM Utah

News from Utah to the 7th October reaches Il. by
way of California. The attitude Of the Mormons Il
peculiarly hostile and threatening Brigham iOulg,
IN series Of dscourses delivered before large audi.
ences OF the Saints in Salt Lake City, had distinctly
avowed his determination to destroy provisions AID
forage and lay the Territory waste rather than per
init the entrance of tho troops. The fsint.hearIed
among the Mormons are warned 10 leave under pc
nsty of death if they attempt TO thwart the ends Of
the leaders. Brigham's programme appears 70 bs
endorsed TO the fullest extent by Heber Kimbsll,
John Taylor and others among the prominent men IN
tTfah
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NEW YORK, DEC. l6.-Flour ID declining; sales
of State brands at 81 40 to 4 5O Ohio IS 10 5 45,
Southern 80 to 25. Wheat is declining; ssle- of
white at 24to ~, red Is to %. Corn is firm.
Stocks are irmer.
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FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR. RRWARD

SoNE person having on the night of the l4,h of No
..s snoer between midnight and day. entered, set FIRE
aestroyed my new Dwelling House, just finished,
cost Of upwards of i've thousand dollars vhilst and
y lsnis were wrapped in profound .lumber, will
sum OF FIVE hundred dollars for the arrest and
A'Eaon OF the incendary or incendiaries
JOSEPH II. BARHAM,
M, o, Bethlehem Cross Roads, Southampton County,
f--''m virginia
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1857
SENATE.


Mr. Hale announced, in appropriate terms the
decease of his late colleague Senator Bell, who died
during the recent recess OF Congress.
Messrs. Fessenden and Seward also delivered
euIoyies on Senator Bells character.
After the adoption of the customary resolutions, the
Senate, out of respect to tho deceased, adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The testimony in the contested election cases from
Ohio and Nebraska were referred TO the committee
on elections.
The Senate resolutions in respect to the memory OF
Senator Bell were received, and an eulogy was de-
livered by Mr. Tappan.
Messrs Cofax and Washburn, of Maine, severay
paid tribute to their late friend; after which the
resolution was passed, and, as urther marx OF re
speet, the House adjourned.
"WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER l6, 1857.
SESATE.-Mr. Gwin submitted resolution calling
upon the President for copies OF all the correspon-
dsnce of Governor Walker relating to Kansas at-
fairs. Mr.. Allen submitted resolution containing
list of all standing commuters. This was strongly
opposed by the Republican Senators, on the ground
that they would be In the minority upon all important
committees. The resolution and lis was finally
adopted by a strict party vote-30 TO 10. Mr. Green
made speech in rep!y to MIR. Douglas speech of a
previous day. Mr.. Douglas responded, defining his
views on the Lecompton movement.
Senator Hunter, from the Committee of Finance,
yaye notice of his intention to Introduce, bill TO-
morrow for the issue of Treasury notes.
uousE.-The House took possession OF the new
Hall 10 day, when great dissatisfaction was manifest
ed OH the part OF the reporters OF the press 10 regard
TO the poor accommodations offered them. A com
lnuncation received from the clergy OF the Dis-
,rct rendering their services 10 open the session dali
" with prayer. Seat. then allotted TO members.
Mr. Cox, of Ohio, moved that twenty thousand extra
copies of the Presidents message be printed He aso
made an elaborate speech condemnng the Lecomp:
ton movement as unconstitutional, but made no di
rect condemnation of slavery. committee was ap-
pointed TO report increased accommodations for re
porters of the press and members.
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BAKERS AND JARVIS ISLANDS.-Ir turns
out that Captain Davis, OF the United States socp Of
war, ST. Marys, has reported to the Navy Depart
men not that he could find TO guapo there, bat there
were large quantities OF portabA substance, which
no did not consider guano. Now, 1t happeus thar II
number of eminent chemists who have anal yz.d IL,
and msny eminent agricultursrs have used it ON th-r
crops, pronounce 1t phosphate guano OF great value
indeed, the future of country's agriculture
The question: therefore,, is simply, whose judgment,
with reference to the character of the deposit /. most
relisble-thst of Capt Davis, U. 5. Tor thar Of
the exports in gusno who differ with hml
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BALTIMORE, Dec. l6.-Flour is dull sales Of
Howard street and Ohio at s., City Mills 50.
Wheat is firm and active sscs OF whlte a.
% to 35, red Us 10 10. Corn is steady ,eIes
of new white at IS a 50, yellow 4S a 80 cts.
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Ten DOLLARS REWARD

aNAwAi, from Mr.. Q. Blain, about the 10, dsy of
'ep.emeer last, Negro Woman named MlLLY.-
oGst hye eet high black nearly so; and about
.1.;au oG will give the above reward for her appre.
belonged to the estate Of Dr. Thoma. Goode Of
a.s!bn ma. which county she has acquaintance and
Nov 23-etf e'N' ''e'e' wu w cosDv
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MARINE DISASTER,

New YORK, Dec. l5.-The schooner Sarah Maria,
from Baltimore in seven days, arrived this morning.
leaking badly. having encountered q heavy gale On
the voyage.
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PERUVIAN IAMAS.

Nzw YORK, Dec. l5.-The brig e. Dummond had
arrived at Aspinwsll, bringing u Peruvian LANAI.
Seventyone were originally shipped, and twsny.one
died on the pssssgsi
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INCORRECT REPORT.

CHICAGO, Dec. l5.-The statement OF the election
of Messrs. Shel ds and Steele Senators from Mime.
sofa s unfoanded At the latest dates election had
AIKEN place.
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TIE SLAVE AND CooLIE TRADES

Advices from Havana state that the African Slave
Trade was never more aourshing. Four cargoes ot
negroes had been landed the Island within ten
days. They numbered ten thousand four hundred
unor and three of the vessels which brought
them were built and are, it is thought, owned IN
Massachusetts. The French had placed large steam
propeller in the Cooe trade and landed from her
light hnndrnd and tortS-two Chinese. Fio w-re colo
by first hands to others, and by them 10 sub'con
tractors for labor realizing prof, for each ;arty.
Each speculator made about $3.50 profit per head,
and the full price Tor Chinaman with hair upcu'l
wa. $l20 IS. The authorities in the different ports
Of entry openly cOnnved at tho traffic.
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WEDNESDAY, DEcEsBER l6, 1857.
SENATR.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Woodbridge, of the Episcopal
church.
A communication was received from the House,
Informing the Senate that It had rejected Senate bill
allowing addonss compensation to the Clerk of the
Senate, and passed Senate bill authorizing the trus.
tees Of the Protestant Episcopal church. in Staunton,
to hold four acres of land, with an amendment re-.
ducng the amount Of land to two acres, (which
the passage Of a bill to amend the charter Of the
town Of Lewisburg. A bill to amend the act moor
porating the Orphan Asylum of Alexandria A bill
for the incorporation Of the Halifax Toll Bridge
Company, and bill Incorporating the Woodburn Fe.
male Seminary Company in Morgantown. The House
bills we're read twice, and referred to appropriate
committees.
BILLS REPORTED.
A bill to incorporate the Wytheville Female
College, bill authorizing the issue of cou.
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CINCINNATI MURDER-TRIAL CONCLUDED.
CIScISNArI, Dec. l4.-Loefner, the German who
killed his wife and her employer, N. 7. Horton last
July, has been found guilty Of murder in the frst
degree.
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BOUsE OF DELEGATES

The House met at u O'Clock, and the fret bust.
ness being the election Of Penentiary Store Keep.
and Auditor of Public Accounts to supply vacan.
cies, and of Public Printer for the succeeding
term, Mr.. SEDpoH moved posponernent Of that
portion Of the joint order having for its object the
election Of Public Printer.
The motion gave rise TO a lengthy and animated
discussion, a report Of which is unavoidaby de.
ferred until tomorrow. Before the vote waa taken,
motion to adjourn prevailed, and thus the joint
der Of the day terminated, and the subject passed
from the consideration of the House. until re-intro-
duced by resolution fixing day for the said elec.
tion
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-06-12
~i7's~Nt -
Gov. Rebb Discharged.

Ex-Gov. VIM. Bebb, who recently shot
and killed young man named Clemens,
who was ono of acharivari party who had
beset his residence, in Winnebago county,
Illinois, was, at his own request, examined
by Court of Magistrates, and after a
thorough examination, discharged. Tho
Rockford Register, publishes at length tho
evidence elected, ard remarks as follows:
"From the testimony it will be seen tho
fact is established that Gov. Bebb did order
the rioters off before firing, though it would
seem tho order was not heard by thorn
The defense also testified to the guns being
pointed toward the house, while the rioters
are positive they were not. There always
will be difference of opinion in the public
mind as to how much provocation will JUS
tify one man in shooting down another,
even where the law justifies the act, and we
have no desire to discuss the present case in
that aspect. 1t is an unfortunate affair in
any point of view. The practice of chari-
varing newly married couples is one which
ought not to be tolerated in civilized COM
munity, and we regret to learn has been
much too frequent in this section for year
or two past. Although in most instances,
intended for sport, they are little better than
mobs, and should be discountenanced by
every right-thinking citizen. We hope the
sad result of the one at Gov. Bebb's, may
prove asalutary warning. About a year
since an individual was shot at Elgin, while
engaged in similar riot"