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LIST OF LETTERS
DEMAININC IN THE POST OFFICE AT RALEIGH,
EA, on the first Of April, 1857.
Allen, Vine Lewis, DR. G
Browning UR-2 Murray, Dim
Baker, B Morgan.
Bridges S Morgan, S w
Benton, Miss A Marshall,
Bristol Mrs II Mills, L
Baucom,
B"sSes, BrsSa, F F Ms |Se~Sy,' Sss4S,' VII v Il
Baker, J.
Bell, Miss :Overton ABB
Baxter, J :Outlaw, Hon d
Battle &C
BssEss, BssFssni ff 4' |Fssss, |Fsss: TG IS
Barker B Page,
Billings, W |PI ||Prigden; Bw
Belvn, A :Poole,
CDH Rogers, W
Cox, rs Rogers,
Campbell, Miss s
Counstock Hon G |Spragln, AV-2
Cotton Mr. "Skuhn, Mr.
Crenshaw, DIS Steele Mrs
Denton, N U Snow,
Day, J Simpson,
Denton, A Stevens, NJ
Sampson 81
SssaS5; Es,aSf;sr E. ! Is S;ss. S;ssf' !
SANDERS, A
G,ssCni GYeamip; h VIM |ThS%pko1 |Tts%;pps : v
Green is Thomas, D H
Green, DR. VI :Tronger, Mrs J
Haywood, W :Utley,
Hinton E "Utley, E
Harris, g
white, A
Jones, STW Williams House
Jacobs, H walker,
Jones' R Wood, w
Jones, R E Wood, Rev
Jones' RM :Wilson, J
Johnson A williams, II
Jones' T H :Weaherspoon, 8
johnson, :Wilams,
Williams, WD
Kernodle RW
Kimball, A Young p
Yates,
Little, JT Young
Louie Ell Doro Nine
VIM WHITE P. M.
April l, 1857. 40-sw3t
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RALEIGH PAPER MILLS.
Rags Wanted.

hdSS "dnteu,
THO BE DELIVERED AT TIE RAILROAD STA
tions or at NV warehouse in Raleigh or they will be
and others buyng rays will please advise me when they
have quantity on hand or will send them to their nearest
Railroad station as cal,stIl afford TO paw the highest
price in cash on delivery from at Railroad station
either in bank bills checks or Northern funds
Rcferenccs-CaShiers of our Banks in Raleigh and the
principal North Carolina and Virginia Merchants.
G w HENEDICT
Factories and newsnaper wrnnpers Cotton waste wanted
C. W. b.
tlay- Hiilsboro' Recorder Winston Sentinel Salisbury
BANNER D,nyiIle IVul Rcpublican Goldsboro Tribune
Fayetteyie Carolnian Wilmington Weekly ournal War.
renton News Newbern Union AID Kmson Advocate each
copy A> ''0"'-' """ 'o '"'o ''''S ~ '''e az i'"es"
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Valuable Land for Sale,

IN III E UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE A
of superior land attaining about 212 acres, sit
both sides of Big Lick Greek, the Hsboro and
Fish Dam Road There better land than this in the
State the growth of Co Wheat Cotton and Tobacco
There said land good wt-sory dwelling, with seven
ing purchase had better cal; they will lose bar
gain CHESLEY JONES.
Nov. u, 1855 1-swtfpdlins.
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Read Read !-Important New Political Work.
POLITICAL TEXTBOOK,
ENCYCLOPEDIA.

vAtHE UNDERSIGNED PROPOSES TO ISSUE, ON
Encyclopedia containing everything necessary for the dis
cussOn either the hustngs in the OF any potl
cal question which may be brought forward. Amongst
the Constitution Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions Of
and 49, the Ordinance of l7s7 the various Party Plat
forms for the last twenty years the Hartford Convention
Platform the Know Nothing Ritual the Missouri Compro-
misc of 1920 the various Laws organizing Territorial Gov
e1nmens the foundation of the Government ncu
ding the Kansas and Nebraska Act the decision of the Su
Court in the Dred Scott copies of every enact
of Congress the foundation of the Government
which the subject of the record
of votes the same classified extracts from important
Political Speeches Letters pertinent to present issues
the Inaugural Address of Mr. Buchanan abstract of the
laws each State regulating suffrage and providing against
ton statistics In fact It will be an gasru of
everything of Importance necessary to the discus
of the issues at present dividing or likely to divide
parties in the United States.
Whilst the Undersigned is ardent and answering
Democrat he intends to make this book complete Poiti-
cal Encyclopedia unbiased in its preparation by party pre-
udices that it will be book Of reference for men OF all
parties.
will be printed in the best sty niently indexed
and handsomely bound and will be forwarded to Subscr
bers at So per copy, in advance, free Off postage.
taking interest in obtaining Subscribers will
be entitled COPY the work for fifteen subscri-
bers they obtain.
Editors whom this Crcua is sent publishing it once
week until the day of publication will be allowed copy
Of the work gratis.
liberal per centage allowed on orders from Book Mer
Address MICHAEL W. CLUSKEY,
Box No. 11G, Post Office Washington City, D. C.
REFERS ro-Hon. J. CLANCY JONES' of Pa. Hon. A. E.
Maxwell of Fla; Hon. H. G. Barne''. of Ky; Hon. J; A.
Marshall of ILL.,. Hon. s. A. Smith and j. Wright of
Tenn; Hon. G. j. Faulkner, of Va. Hon. j. W: Denver,
of Cal. Hon: ]. E. Stewart of Md Hon w. W. Boyce, OF
gress generally.
April II, 1857. 42-tJ.
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S. BABCOCk, Dentist,
(Ccso d. C. Hurrnys Store, "eaiy oFosite the p. o.
VNTOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE CITI-
w ZENS of Raleigh ard vicinity that he has opened
office the above-named place, where he will be pre-
pared all times TO perform all operations pertaining to
en.iSrv satisfactory at reasonable charges.
Particular attention given filling and preserving the nat
ural teeth Also, to the regulation of cldren's teeth
Artificial teeth inserted gold pttin plates, singly
seS, with artificial and continuous gums in cases
where required.
Nov. IL: 1896. 1O3-
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NOW READY
SWaim,s Justice...ReyiSe

NOW READY
SWaim,s Justice...Revised.
TIME NORTH.CAROLINA MAGISTRATE,
IL practical guide the Laws of the State, and the de-
csions of the Supreme Court defining The duties and urs
dicon of Justices of the Peace under the Revised Code
of S5I-5 together with full instructions, and
Forms and Ifecedents.
EDWARD CANTWEIL, Esq, LIB
CGunseUor ut Ldao.
One Vol vo containing nearly 900 pages, handsomely
printed good paper, and well bound, in Law binding
Price, s. 80. Postage, 81 CENTS
This day published and for sale by
HENRY D. TURNER,
n. C. Book Store.
Raleigh, N. c., 1st Aug, 1856. 75-
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Works on Gardening, SC.

Works on Gardening, SC.
II ANDSCAPE GARDENING Or PARKS
IL and Pleasure Grounds With practical notes on
country residences Villas public parks and gardens. By
Charles H. j. Smith.
The American Pouterer's Companion. With 100 illus
trations By C. N. Bement.
Schenck'S Gardeners Text Book.
Downing's Fruit and Fruit Trees of America.
Dixon d kerrS Domestic and Ornamental Poultry
New American Orchardst BY VIM. Kemick.
The American Farmer BY Blake.
American Fruit Cuurst. By J. J. Thomas.
The American Farm Book BY Allen.
Family Kitchen Gardener By Bust.
Grain Tables: Showing the value of bushels and pounds
of different kinds of grain.
american Flower Garden Directory. By Robert Buist.
The Flower Garden. BY Joseph Bnck.
Johnsons Dictionary of Gardening Edited by David
Landreth
Downings Country Houses.
D;wnings Landscape Gardening and Rural Architect.
4he Fruits of America. Containing As richly coored
pacS and full descriptions of all the choicest varieties
America BY e. NJ. Hovey.
For sale by
H. D. TURNER,
N c. Bookstore.
Raleigh, February %, 1857. 81
NIOTICE.-THE UNDERSIGNED WISHES TO
~ sell 1000 of land in Johnston County, near
Leachburg. There will be credit given of one two, and
three years. purchaser giving bond with good security
A. J. LEACH.
Leachburg, April 2s 1856. 4G-swtf.
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Notice to the Justices of the Peace for Wake
County. ..
a FEBRUARY TERN OF OUR COUNTY COURT
IA laid of cents each taxable slave for the
purpose paying patrol for the County As this subject
acted upon without time for reflection is desired
that the Justices appear Monday of May Court the
purpose of reconsderng the matter. e..
MANY SLAVE OWNERS.
April 8, 1857. . 3s-sWtd.
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April 81, 1867.
nnf

-oCKET.ROOK FOUND.-WAs PICKED UP
few days ago, the cars between Mitchenor's and
Godsboro' small black pocketbook or portmonie, con-
tan;no some yauables The owner have it by apply
ing to the sheriff of Johnston county, at Smithed and BY
paving for this advertisement.
April II, 1851. ~ " 4zswSt
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N. c. MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
A T THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH CAR
IA oina Mutual Insurance Company, held on the l4th
inst the following persons elected Directors and Off,
DIRECTORS:
Henry D. Turner, Raleigh.
J.R. Williams, do.
6: ". ie'?i; B. Hntchings DO. DO:
Kemp p. Battle, do
George Little, do.
James NJ. Towles. do.
James f. Hoyt, Washington
Alex. MITCHELL Newbern.
Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington
John NJ. Jones, Edenton.
W. W. Griffin Elizabeth City.
F. F. Fagan Plymouth.
J. W. Harrel, Murfreesbpro.
H. B. Williams, Charlotte
Geo A. Smith, Milton.
o. F. Long Isboro'
Joseph White Anson County.
JOSH Boner, Salem,
A T. Sunny. Asheve.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
T. H. Seby. President
H. ID. Turner Vice President.
John II. Bryan, AHO'ney
Hamden S. Smith, Secretaryand Treasurer.
T. II. Selbv. &c otfcio.
John R. Williams, : Executive Gbmmittoe
C. w. d. Hutchings,
This Company has been in successful operation over 10
years. and continues to fake risks upon all classes of pro
pery in the State, Except Steam Mills and Turpentne Dis
tlleres upon favorable terms. Its Policies now cover
property amounting to 81 large portion of which
is country risks and its present capital is over Seven
Hundred Thousand Dollars. in bonds properly secured
The Insurance upon the pan of this Com
pany has been less than third of per cent per
ali grades of property embraced in operations
All communications in reference to should be
HAAfDEN S. SM TIL, seo'u.
D.l.; -
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DIR. CLOPTON,s INFIRMARY.

DIR. CLOPTON'S INFIRMARY.
VAR. JAS. CLOPTON, WHO HAS VISITED RA-
A9 leigh, and all the principal towns in Carolina for
era years. practcng his profession has permanently oca
Huntsville Alabama, where he is prepared to treat,
most xucces:u the following diseases towit Asthma,
Diseases of The Throat Scrouia Gnuiar Swellngs Tu-
mors Scrofunus Cancers, Ulcers the face, and all dis
of the skn eyes, &C. arising from impure state of
the blood.
Testimonials Of the hi chest character can be gven from
the most respectable families of Carolina.
All communications must contain three cent stamp to
pay for the returll letter.
Nov. %, 1856. 4-swtf
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SIDNEY A. SMITH,
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD.

ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
RALEIGH, n. c.,
viii attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake,
Johnston, Chatham and New Hanover. He is to be found
the Office formerly occupied by the late Hon. Will H.
HAYWOOD. Jr.
Raleigh, January g. 1854. 16-w&sw6m.
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DENTAL NOTICE,

DERRY 4 BASON WOULD RESPECTFULLY MAKE
IL known that they no longer associated.
April IA, 1857. 4O-swlm
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North Carolina State Bonds

North Carolina State Bonds.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOND $1,000 and $500
~ be obtained from Pulsski Cowpcr, who is the
thorzed agent of the Company for the sale bonds in the
City of Raleigh. These bonds (aS have sup
puSed Railroad bonds. but bonds issued by the State of
North h-Carlina for the benefit Of the Atlantic and North
Carolina Railroad Company.
JOHN D. WHITFORD,
President Atlantic n. G. K. r.
January 26, 1857 20-swtf.
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ETRsT PREMIUM !-sMUT AND SCREEN.

EuRST PREMIUM !-SMUT AND SCREEN.
u ING MACHINE, YOUNGS PATENT. IMPORT ANT
TO MILLERS AND MILL OWNERS.-This Machine re-
ceived the first premium at the North Carolina State Fair
and was recommended to the public the best
the State Seven hundred of them running orth
Carolina all of which in operation and have given
the most entire satisfaction in regard both performance
and durability having years and perform
well they did at rst and have been of order
day. We have thrown out ten dercn, Smut Machines
make for this They warranted five years
and delivered at the Mill any where in the State.
Manufactured and sold by
JNO. A. MCMANNA.
South Lowell Orange County, Y. c.
April 16. 1854. At
- Cut this advertisement out and keep it.
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WILLIS l.. GREEN,
ATT RNFY AT LAW,
Memphis. Tenn.

(Otfce east side -Hain Street, No. 1881
NTILL PRACTICE IN THE SEVERAL COURTS
w Of Shelby, Upton, and Fayete. All business
trusted to his care will receive prompt attention:
~ Special attention given to collection of claims.
febiuary "a, 1871. 27-Swly.
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A MITCHELL. j. r. WHITAKER
MITCHELL & WHITAKER,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

RALEIGH, n. c.,
FOR THE SALE OF ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE.
Ia EFT constantly h:nd, the best Family Flour, Ba-
con Lard Butter, Eggs Sugar and Coffee, Moasses
and all kinds of Groceries.
-: All orders promptly attended to-
APrH II, 1884, 42-sw1y
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR 1856.
SUBSTANTIAL AND DURABLE.
a LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SILVER CUPS AND
"A Silver Ware. j. c. PALMER.
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Bead and he conoinced that Dr. Cptons medicines are
preciatNd by those acho try them.
MAYBENToN Newberry Dist, 8. c.
March 2eth, 1851.
JAMES A. C.oproN, NJ. D.:-Dear !Sir:-You will find
enclosed in this letter one hundred dollars to for Wm
Smiths box of Medicine, for which YOU will please send
a receipt. 1ours rgsPGGu1iG, 2IU E,, oee, - ,r
April 81, 1867. 4S-swSt.
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ElLANK LAND DEEDS, OF THE LATEST AND
STANDARD" office.
Also Wrts, Subpoenas Warrants aid variety of other
blanks
Aug. 25, 1865 70
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QUENT. BUSBEE,

QUENT. BUSBEE,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
FAYETTEVILLE ST, RALEIGH, \. G.
Will promptly attend to any business intrusted TO him
in the United States and State Courts; and with the Tx
ecuriye other departments Of the State Government
July !, Io55. t6-t
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ORANGE HOTEL.-THE SUBSCRIBERS HAV-
OING purchased the above Hotel of R. Nichols, ESQ.,,
repairing and refurnshin, and will speedily have
it completed in such to give satisfaction ALL
the most astdious. They intend it for first class
House Its situation being King street. which the
principal horou to and from the Deport of the n c.
and by tar the handsomes street in the town. Of
be found elsewhere the place. Our rooms table and sta
bles will accommodate both and horse with the
comfortable home
We shall keep no bar.
Families and persons wishing to spend the Summer in
this delightful country, will find rooms especially adapted
to their convenience.
We hope receive what we are determined to merit
liberal share of patronage.
H. C. STROUD CO.
HillSboro' N C., June 20, Is IS. 72-sWtf.
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NEW COPPER ESTABLISHMENT.

EWAVING PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN RALEIGH,
Ii would respectfully inform my friends and the pub
lie generally that continue to manufacture all kinds Of
Copper, Brass, and Sheet Iron Work. Turpentine Stills
Pumps &C.. &C., &C.
All kinds of repairing done promptly, faithfully, and on
the most reasonable terms.
Old Copper bought at the very highest price.
H. J. HESSELBACH.
March 81 1897 37-sw8m.
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- ~ SALE AND RETAIL-We respectfully inform
friends and the public that have large
excellent Stock Of Leather and Findings for the Spring
Trade which we will sell low other establishment
South of New York. and for less price than they had
even there expenses of travelling freight, &c. considered
All OF our purchases having been made from the Impor
tiers and Manufacturers by the whole package and
the advantage of receiving Leather regularly from
Iannery places in power to sell Goods above stat
ed Those who wish to buy lose giving stock
an examination and we believe shall be able to please
both as to price and quality Below some Of
the leading articles viz:
20 dozen of Crawords Calf Skins (ths maker had the
premium awarded to him at the Worlds Fair held in
London in 1871
40 dozen French Skins, best quality,
40 American Calf Skins,
80 Lining and Binding Skins
10 Morocco Skins,
500 Sides Oak Tanned and Hemlock Sole Leather
so &c Band Leather,
Lasts Boot Trees Shoe and Boot Makers Tools of every
kind, Tanners and Curriers' Tools.
Also, Sewed Brogans of manufacture warranted
to give satisfaction and many other articles
Saddlery. "a & R. H. FORD
n B. We pay the highest price in cash for Green and
Dried Hides delivered to at our Store
Petersburg, May s. 1852. IT,
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DIR. j. A. GEOGHEGAN

LATE OF CLARKSvILLE, VA,
\, Has Located ill Franklinton, N. C.
'iafch ., 1857. 29-sw1y.
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JAMES III. STRUM,

General Agent and Collector.
OXFORD, n. G..
REFERENCES:
Joseph H. Gooch, Granville Co., n c.; Hon. A. w Ven
Sn'e Brownsville. n. G.; r. n d. c. Herndon Oxford
~ A. Young, Petersburg. Va.
iepruary IA, 1857. 24-sw1y.
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RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILWAY.
CHANGE of Schedule to connect with the North.

Change of Schedule to connect with the North.
Carolina Railroad.
nN AND AFTER MONDAY THE 10TH INST. THE
" trains will leave and arrive at Raleigh IN. C. R. R.
Depot as follows:
Express No. ], leave Raleigh at O'Clock, A. NJ,
Arrive at Weldon 1l.2S, A. NJ
Leave Weldon at l, P. NJ,
Arrive at Raleigh 6, p. NJ.
Express No. 2, leave Raleigh >, p NJ.
Arrive at Weldon 10, P. NJ.
I" Leave Weldon II, P. NJ,
Arrive at Raleigh 4, A. NJ.
Passengers going North will reach Weldon this line
than two hours ahead of the line oia Goldsboro.
Breakfast and Supper at Franklinton.
JAMES NJ. POOL,
7. Agent R. & G. R. R. Co.
March II, 1857. SO
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Office N. C. Mutual Insurance Co.

RALEIGH, January 20 1857.
I'm PURSUANCE OF THE ACTION OF THE AN
II NuAL Meeting of the n. c. NJ. l. Company, held
the lh inst the Board of Directors, meeting the
18th INST, levied assessment of per all
pred Premium Notes in the office on the ls day of July
1876: and assessment of y per all unexpred
Premium notes in the office the 2sh day of July
HAMDEN S. SMITH, Secy.
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TANTWELL'S JUSTICE-THE NORTH CARO-
u LIMA MAGISTRATE. This is an Improvement upon
and designed take the place of Swams Justice. Price
S3 5o-posase So cents For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
August 90, 1856. 81
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ihoNAs ). GILLIAN. ROBERT M.~DUNLoP
GILLIAN Il DUNLOP,
importers and Dealers in Iron and Steel
III, SYCAMORE ST., PETERSBURG Va.
large assortment always hand. Orders respectfully
''itcl'ed and promptly attended to.
january so, 1851 2O-sw3m.
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,. j. BRowN. J. W. WIGGINs
BROWN & WIGGINS

W. j. BROwN.
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"A for sale by RR0WN = W1rGTUS
March 81, 1857. ass,stf
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-06
An InterrirNr with Walker,

a correspondent of the New York Times re-
Gently had nn n'erview with Gen. Walker and
makes this sint,.eeu'.
had known NalN,r in San Francisco five
years ago, and wa, u good deal struck with the
change that exposure, fever, aud anxiety though
he never appears TO feel anxious--had wrought
in his face. II was thin, angular and sallow.
and thou III but thrty-throe years of age YOU
would take him far more than forty. He spoke
word or two about our old business Of pa .
per scribbling in California, and then asked few
questions in Il careless tone about the closing of
the river against him; news Of which was brought
by the steamer
When Webster, the agent of Vanderbilt in
Costa Rca. WAS named. his eyes dilated little
aud just percepiihy raising his voice from the
hall drawing whisper &C his usual tone he ox-
chimed;-"lle's II villain Srl-he',a swinder
SIR And then he roSauutpd hos Webster
had offered to serve him and his cause. hy bring
ing out immigrants-that his terms lad been
rejected-that he has been guilty of many dis.
honorable acts in Nicaragua, and came near be
ing arrested at the instance of Minister Vince.
Ter. for some swndng transaction. lie disa-
vowed any belief in the story that Vanderbilt,
had employed such man as Webster in any i'm
portant negotiation. and appeared little sur.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-03-06

A tornado occurred at Augusta. Ky, on the
Doth inst which caused considerable destruction
70 property. A correspondent of the Cincinna ii
Enquirer writes -
ut commenced about five miles southwest of
Augusta travelling in nai Invest direction. des-
troying everything il came in contact with ns far
as heard from. Before reaching Augusta il des
troyed n number Of fine barns. fences. DC. At
Augusta it first struck the sawmili at the lower
part of the town, which IL moved together with
the heavy stone wall on which il was built about
two feet next il took a small frame house. with
two pesons in il, across the street and over the
river bank then il caught another small dwell
ling. also with two females in it, completely de-
molishng the building and deposting much Of it
in the river; it then struck DR.. Bradfords fine
premises, twisting off aud tearing up by the
roots all Of bis fine shrubbery, among which
were many cedars from twelve 10 eighteen
inches in diameter. Beside tho above, il
took a number Of people over the bank, blew
down grea, numbers of chimneys. took wagons.
&c, inioIthe river and, strange 10 relate no lives
wero lost or any serious injury done 1t then
crossed the river. taking in its course Il small
tatboai occupied by an Italian for manufactur-
ing plaster toys, &c. lifting IL from thirty feet
out Of the water nd.afier turning it over a num-
Der Of times quietly deposited it back in the riv-
er bottom up. Neat il struck large two story
brick house. on the Ohio side leveling every wall
completely with the ground. Next it demolish-
ed another barn. then it took the body of a new log
house. a span Of horses, wagon. dc. which in
Guiding the house logs. had rot been heard from
when our informant left the scene. We also un.
derstand that it destroyed every building and all
of the fine orchards of Mr.. Patterson. together
with another fine brick house, on its travel to-
wards White Oak, and yet no lives lost SO far us
heard from"