Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15
CITY AND ,sTATR.AFFAIas,
To Advertisers.

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The Lynehburg virginisn, now half n century
old, has acquired position second in influence to
but few, if any other Journals in the State and
has wider circulation than any newspaper pub
lishsi South West Of the Metropolis To say
nothing of its circulation in this city and neigh
borhood-it is penetrating every part Of that ex-
tensive region, which, by the completion nf our
great lines Of intcrcommu ncation, has become
tributary to this city. As an advertising medium
therefore, it affords unequallei advantages To all
our business men who desire to increase their
trade.
The Job Office connected herewith. is now one
Of the most extensive in the State, having been
provided during the last year with all the facilities
requisite TO execute any manner Of work. from
large poster to the most delicate wedding card
The proprietor has no disposition to puff the
tablshment into notice, nor is it necessary, since
his work speaks for itself, and the public have
shown their appreciation by increasing their pat
ronage full fifty per cent in the last year.
All orders will meet with prompt attention
C,Rcu,r Cousr-Judge Marshall. presiding
Saturday, Nov l3.-McDonald Hooper, vs. the
Valley Insurance Company; Juror withdrawn,
with leave to amend declaration, and continued.
Walton vs. Crawford, dismissed without DANA.
Court will meet again this (Monday) morning,
at 10 O'Clock.
The following sales of Real Estate in Bedford
and Lynchburg, were made by Mr. b. Akers,
Friday and Saturday last.
One tract of land in Bedford, containing 500
acres, owned by s. II. Early, and purchased by
Jas. Merriweathar, at $24.50 per acre.
noo trock do If d00 ocros hv tho sa,De Ia thn
same. at o2l.
One do Of $50 acres. from the same, sold to
John f. Hawkins, at SlS.
Four houses and lots. belonging to Mr.. John
Thorn, Jno. O. L. Goggin, Trustee, one 81, $50,
one $3.50, ono 1865, and one $50. These were
regarded as we'll sold.
OPERA SEAsoN.-On this evening will commence
the 6rst night of the Grand Opera, on which
sion will be presented Douizcttis beautiful opera
of the Daughter of the Regiment. The Company
come to our place endorsed by the whole press of
New Orleans, Richmond, and the many other
places they have visited lately, rs the best Opera
Troupe in America.
As the season is limited to three nights only
we have no doubt but what our citizens will avail
themselves Of this opportunity, by bestawing On
them liberal patronage.
We would call attention to the advertisement of
valuable land and negroes to be offered for sale
and Robt. Kyle Jr., rs commissioners. 1t is sell
dom that 40 large an amount of valuable property
il offered for sale in this portion Of the State Both
the land aud the slaves are we'll worthy the aten-
ton Of persons wishing to make investments in
such property.
FREIGHT TRADE.-There were received at the de-
pot of the Va. & Tenn. Railroad on Saturday 90
loaded cars, consisting Of 1882 bushels of Wheat,
3427l pounds of Tobacco; 383 barrels of Flour,
a., e
loaded cars sent West the same day.
LARGE CARoo-The canal boat Merchant ar
rived here yesterday, from Lynchburg. with n
tobacco. weighing, in the aggregate, nnety-one
TONS This is the heaviest cargo, except one of
ninety -four tons, ever brought down the Canal
Richmond Wig.
CoarRAcr WITH GovERNnRNr---We are graft
fed to learn that Messrs. Taylor HUMPHREYS.
who carry on q flourshing and extensive iron
foundry on Irish Creek in this county, have made
contract with the Secretary of the Navy to fur
nsh that department with a large supply of bomb
shells.-Le1. Gazette.
The CIRCUIT CouRT of Pittsylvania which has
been in session since the 2Sth ult., His Homer
Judge Gilmer presiding is expected to adjourn
this week. We learn that the litigated business
las proceeded with considerable dispatch. though
as we have lcarncd.-DanriUe Register
DrArn by Probationary evening, negro girl
about six years old, employed in Mr.. 7. d. Meals
tobacco factory, while in the cabin with some other
children had her clothes to take fire and was
ehockingly burned that she died during the n elt
A warning to those who allow children Ia lie
alone in rooms where there are large ires.-Dan-
ollie Register.
SAD ACCIDENTAL correspondent of the Wnr-
renton Flag, writing from Gaines Cross Reads,
Nov Bird says:
On Thursday night last building belonging to
John Palmer at Keysvlle, in Rnppahannock CO..
carght fire between and eight o'clock, and
was burned to the ground, and sad to relate, Dan
iel Ritenour. an aged and inirm man, who
living in it at the time, and who, owing to his in
frmities. was unable to get out, persisted in the
aames. A few of his bones and heart, found
amongst the ashes are all that is left to tell OF his
antimely end.
MURDER-We learn from gentleman from Al
leghany county, that on last Sunday morning a
week, about IL o'clock. and about IA miles from
the Cow Pasture bridge. man by the name IF Ja
cob Nicely, was found bya gentleman going to
church, in the last agonies Of death, who had been
shot through the body, the ball entering his back
and passing through his body ind came out in front
lie was sensible when found, and lived but short
time. When asked who shot him he stated who it
or who he believed it WAS and the man acc-
sed whose name We do not remember, arrest
ed.--Iahey Star.
Tue LAW SCHOOL, Of Judge Brokenbrcueh
eom.senced its session on Monday last. The class
il qaite good one the number now in Attendance
being 81 and others expected.
ARREsrED.-P. II. Rotten has been arrested at
Alexandria, Va. charged by Capt. Samuel Cole
with stealing sos from TIE cabin of his vessel