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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
900 Acres of Land for Sale.

offer for sale my farm, containing 900 acres sit
uated about miles from Clarksville, on the Para
disc Hill and Carksville Turnpike There are about
22o acres of cleared land, which is now in Il gcyd
state OF cultivation, the balance is well tmlIered
and well waiered, there being seven or eight good
springs and an abundance Of stock water on the
west
There being three settlements ON tho ploee / will
sell separately or the whole to suit purchasers. The
improvements on the portion where | reside consist
OF large and well arranged frame dwelling. with
al necessary ouihouses all good and substantial.
Tue other two are tolerably well improved. AS
any one wishing to buy will examine the premises.
Gecm minute description unnecessary. Any one
wishing TO buy will apply to me on the premises,
ior terms &cr when will take pleasure in show
ing the land.
PLEASANT BAGWELL.
Feb IL '5o-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
PURIFY! PURIFY! PURIFY!
HURLEY S SARsAPARILLA

THIS is THE PURE AND GENUINE EX-
tract of the root and will, on trial. be found to eff
feet q certain and permanent cure of the following
complaints and DISEASES
Affections of the Bones;
llabitual Costiyeness;
Debility, Indigestion;
Disease of the Kidneys;
Liver Complaint;
Dyspepsia Piles, Erysipeasi
Pulmonary Diseases;
Female Irregularities;
Scroiula, or Kings Evil;
Fistula, Syphilis
And all Skin Diseases.
Besides curing all the above, it is also known TO
be a great and powerful tonic, purifying the blood
and nygorating the system.
RsA- nufactory--Louisvie, Ky. Ofice-5th
street, between Main and Market, near main.
also keep ON hand and for sale all the most pop
uar Patent Medicines of the day.
May 20, 80 TilOS. A. HURLEY.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23

c. H. ROBERTS, at his Lumber Yard, near the
upper wharf has on hand for sale yellow and white
Pine Flooring, Shingles, Cedar Logs and Posts, Pine
Doors Sash and Blinds, and every description Of
Lumber for house-building purposes. Terms Cash.
q. II. ROBERTS.
P. S.-Roberts 4 McKnnon continue to carry on
the carpentering busiposs ~ al tsvaTous branches
Ness "a lesesS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
Look before you Leap"

The undersigned having opened a shop for the
purpose of carrying on the TIMING BUSINESS,
in its various branches respectfully solicts share
Of the patronage of the citizens of Carksyillc and
surrounding country, am prepared to do all wok
in my line on rs good terms any other shop in the
city, and in style warranted 10 give satisfaction
Guttering Spouting and Valeying done at the
shortest notice particularly solicit this kind of
work
Shop on Commerce street. adjoining D. NJ Woods
4 Co.'S blacksmith shop.
Respectfully R. H. NEAL.
July lap' 5e- en-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
Land for Sale.

lHE place on which | reside containing about
a2o acres and situated half way from Nashville TO
G!aIksyille, ON the Paiadisos Hill and Clarksyile
Turnpike The location and improvements are
such as would render it
TalaaIte 2arern Stand.
Asst regards health, water, timber soil &c. wa
hesitate not in saying that few such places are to e
had. BY means of the Hydraulic Ram. supplied NV
oold cool, and never-failing bluff stream, The wa
bath-house and garden. '''''
VIII sell the improvements md one or two hum
dred acres OF land, the whole together or will a.
wac 10 SUIT purchasers. The tract is sceptiblc of
water on each. e'Ou
We WIN also dispose Of on very reasonable terms.
the TIMBER suitable for converting into lumber on
ooo acres OF land, and sufficient to run an ordinary
so M nom TO ~ years, and favorably located
Tor the business. For furtherparticuars add,css ~
at Sycamore Mills, Tenn.
NOV o. o8-u ALEX. LOWE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
For Rent I

TIE brick Store-room recently occupied by l.
A. Waller, Trenton Ky This room is the most
desirable stand in the place. Any one wishing to
engage in the Dry Goods business would do well TO
secure it. For particulars address l.. A. Waller or
the undersigned at Trenton, Ky, or b. II. Wisdom
or sam. Brockmon GAINESVILLE Tenn. or W. l..
Irce, Iopkinsyile, Ky, Possession given at any
time. WM PETTIrS :
Aug 90, '59-tf
psD' Hopkinsville Mercury copy one month, and
send nccount TO subscriber
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
SINGERS
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES

Messrs. Singer Co. have located an agent foi
the sale of their justly celebrated Machines il
ClaTksville, who will give his undivided attention
TO the business, Being practical machinest, lie
has an advantage over most other agents in giving
his patrons such instructions as they may nced-
Those wanting reliable machine, and one that
can he depended ON, will do well TO call and sec
our Family Machines before purchasing elsewhere
Office at Hughes Music Store
A. S. BYINGToN, Agent.
Jolly Is, '5e-sn
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
A GRAVE SUBJECT
June II, so

JUST RECEIVED, stock of Drugs chemically
pure select potions and preparations entirely up to
the standard of strength and purity exacted by the
United States Pharmacopia,
FOR MY PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT.
Those sending prescriptions to my house. may be
assured that the common practice Of using drugs of
the ordinary kind in their preparation is altogether
discarded and that none but ingredients of the first
quality will enter into their composition.
W. o, VANCE
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
Fresh Arrivals.

WE HAVE NOW IN STORE and for sale large
and complete assortment of Drugs, Medicines
Chemicals, Dye Stufls, ETC.. embracing everything
usually kept in Drug Stores.
Country Merchants and Physicians would do well
to call and examine our stock before purchasing
elsewhere-we will sell as cheap as any house in
the State, our stock is all fresh and genuine.
McCAULEY BELL,
Wholesale j. Retail Druggist,
Clarksville Tenn.
81 CARB SODA, CREAM TARTAR TAR
taric Acid, Gum Camphor, Indigo, Nader Brim-
stone, Flour Sulphur Spanish Whiting Venetian
Red Extract LogwOOd, Lampback, Concentrated
Lye, Fine Olive Oil, &C., &c, for sale by
Nice. & b.
SPICES, Ginger Allspice, Pepper Cinnamon
Bark, Mace, Nutmegs Cloves, etc Forsale by
McC. & b.
GLASSWARE-Every variety of Glass Jars
Bottles and Walls on hand and for sale by
McC. 4 B.
FRUIT BOTTLES, received and for sale by
McC Il B.
MASONS BLACKlNG-Just received fine
supply of Masons best Backing For sale by
McC. 4 B.
July Is, so
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
}. H. PATRICK, T. L. WILLIAMS.
GREAT ATTRACTION!
W r.,,rr @nr,Ann;nr, ,nr,n lnrr

Y cry superior Lumber
Dclrred Jy Wagons to a,y point, clear Of Mud,
Sand on3 D,rt dchich ,cH accumulate on il in
deLecrmg By Rpr in Rgtjs &c., &c.
PATRICK & WILLIAMS are now making the
prettest Lumber delivered to this market, and
win place it at any point desired by their friends
who may favor them with their orders, upon good
or better terms than can he had of any other mill.
As we are proprieors of only one mill, and having
as good timber as there is any where can deliver
lumber with promptne5s and dispatch.
BSy'Orders left with McCulloch Il Pitman will be
promptly attended to-
April %, 59-l2m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
n a tion al III o t @ | -,
(F0rmerly Franklin Hoase)
GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE.

Il. fUhHlER... ......... PROPRIETOR.
would inform the travelling community and all
others visiting GAINESVILLE, that / have purchased
this hotel and have changed the name as will be
seen above; and intend to remodel it during the
present year. and shall use every exertion to merit
the patronage of all who VIII be pleased to call ON
me. L. SPURRlER.
JAN '5S-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
Bells Liniment.

The best article in use for the cure of Rheuma-
tsm, Neuralgia, Bruises, Sprains Weakness in the
Joints or Limbs Swellings, Gout, Paralysis and dis
eases of the Spine, Sore Throat, Swollen Glands,
&c, &c. The proprietor could produce numerous
testimonials of the efficacy of the Liniment from
citizens of this place if he deemed it necessary.
All he asks is fair trial. confident that it will give
relief in every case.
For sale wholesale and retail by
McCAULEY & BELL, GAINESVILLE Tenn.
July %, 59-G
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
NEW FIRM.


j. B. THOMAS & CO.,
WAGONMAKERS' g. BLACKSMITHS,
ClarkSviHe, Tennessee,
OK SECOND ST., BETWEEN FRANKLIN CoMMERCE,
Are now prepared to make Wagons Carts Plows,
WheebaTows Harrows and job-work of all kinds
in their line of business. We have No Horse
sheer; those wanting their horsus well shod would
do well to give us trial and then judge for your
selves. We will keep constantly on hand Wagon
Hubs ready mortced, for sale Come one, come
all who want work done with neatness and dispatch
Terms-Cash on delivery. All work warranted.
J. b. THOMAS & co.
n. b would say to my old friends aud pa
irons, that the firm will be pleased to see them
at any and all times. We will make the Hays
Plows Of all sizes We also keep pillow handles,
steamed and bent ready for use. 7. b. T. & Co.
Those having claims against Thomas Il Miller
will call on J. r. Miller for settlement.
Feb Is, 59-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
W. o. VANCE.

Would you have perfumery, more ravshing than
odors from the groves of Cashmere or gardens of
the blessed; soaps whose delicious fragrance and
emolliencc steep every sense in volupuous anguor,
IIar Oils sweeter than the "souih wind laden
with the breath ofvolets; !" then get Lubns elegant
preparations of these, which, together with CO.
lognes Rouge, Flesh Balls, and a great variety of
toilet articles have just been received by
WO. VANCE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,

JUST RECEIVED, at the GAINESVILLE Music
Store splendid lot Of Pianos, Accordians, Fluti-
mas Flutes, Banjos, Guitars, Flies ClariOncs Fasi-
diets, etc. all purchased at cheaper rates than any
heretofore brought TO GAINESVILLE and which will be
sold at heavy reduction former prices.
July 20, '59-tf d. HUGHES
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
JUST RECEIVED,

A SUPERIOR LOT OF WROUGHT IRON
Cooking Stoves, cast iron Cooking Stoves, Office and
parlor Coal Stoves Church and school-house Stoves,
Stoves and Ranges for coal, &c.
ALSO-Tin Ware and Sheet Iron work Tin
Roofing and Gutterng; Pipes put up to order, in
good style; Castings of all kinds; Sad Irons
Sponge, Hip, aud Plunge Bathing Tubs, &c, &c.
JOHN n. NEBLETT.
Clarksyille, NAY -, '59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23

The preface of our new Directory in its amusing
"reminiscences of the former times of our city
sketches young gallant of that day, driving at
240 on the shell, with an oxcart and steer in all
probability TO see his sweetheart, and to find her
all unprepared for his visit, with feet bare and
sleeves uprolled, at the wash tub How the lassics
Of the present should congratulate themselves that
they are liable to such surprises since the calls
of-their beaux are announced by Visiting Cards a
handsome assortment of which, together with n
great variety of plain and fancy Stationery, and II
large stock of Blank Books, may be found at the
store of W. O. VANCE.
WIsDoM-The wisest plan you can adopt to get
pure Drugs, Medicines Wines and Liquors for medi-
cnal use, as French and Catawba Brandies, Corn
Wheat Bourbon, Old Rye, and Ramsay's Scotch
Whistles, Holland Gin, Jamaica Rum, Schnapps,
Sherry, Madeira, Port, Tenerife Caret and Malaga
Wines; Culinary Articles, as Nutmegs, Mace, Gin
namon. Pepper Cloves and every variety of spices
hayoring extracts, Teas Chocolates, &c. is to get
them fresh, where they have just been received,
together with large assortment of miscellaneous
and fancy goods of every description, at the store Of
W. @. VANCE.
June II, so
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
PAINTING.
PATTERSON & ADAMSON,

respectfully invite the attention Of the citizens Of
Carksyille snd vicinity TO their superior style of
Painting which they ere now prepared to execute
in all its various branches Persons desiring their
houses painted and decorated would do well to give
them call as they are fully assured they stand
unrivard in their business.
Grdtn,,g, Frescoing, Marblmg Flag and Banner
Painting, Sign Writing Gliding,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
EAGLE planning MILL
Sash, Door and Blind Factory
l.. J. PERDUE, Proprietor.

G-' 1' GhDAE rs HEOBFIetOFs
Successor to w. S. McReynolds Co..
WILL keep constantly on hand large and well
selected stock of
Pine and Poplar Flooring, md Dressed
Lumber of eeery description.
Can FILL Mt short notice. all orders for SASH Pannel
Doors, either of white or yellow pine or poplar
Will keep constantly on hand every variety of lum-
Der in the rough; also every description of Cedar
Lumber; also will furnish Door Frames, Mould
ings, Baton Doors, Ventian Blinds; in short eve
rythng in the hOuse-buildingl line so that
undertakers can rely having their orders prompt
ly iilled. Having made arrangements for Pine and
Cedar Lumber and being the proprietor of several
Saw Mills Immediately above GAINESVILLE no one in
want of Lumber need go away unsupplied The
dressed stuff being got out of the best lumber,
by experienced workmen, will be superior to any
thing of the kind which has to undergo transship-
ment. In short, having undergone heavy expense
to supply the market and being determined TO
please, both as to work, quality of material and
price, hope to have full share of public patron
age.
BeA. Terms CASH, positively.
J. l.. P. q.
Feb Is, '59-tf
Having a Grst Mill attached, We will keep meal
constantly on hand for SALE and will exchange meal
for corn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
Notice..

No person Is authorised TO buy articles for, and
chargable TO the Memphis Clarksyile and Louisville
Itl Road Coz but the President, Chief Engineer aud
Urea uer Of said Co..
April 2, ls5e-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
Job Work.

We have Just received a new lot Of job TIVE and
are now prepared To execute work With neatpess
and y SGssh. kEDLETT GRANT.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
TO PHYSICIANS,
&c II Z MICAL FO0n -

Compound Syrup of Phosphates of Lime, Iron. So
ia ana rotassa, used as NUTRITlvE TONIC
adapted TO supply the waste occurring in the svser,
during the progress of chronic diseases and TO build
up the strength wasted by long continued in health
Prepared by one of the best Pharmaceutical ia.
ward Parrish, of Philadelphia.
Also Parsh's Iron Lozenzes. They contain five
grams OF Sub Carbonate Iron, each. And are very
palateable. For sale by
THOMAS l. BRO,
Apl Is, 1859. Public Son6ro
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
Wanted.

ANY quantity Of Wool Feathers Ginseng, Furs,
aud Dry Hides tor which we will pay the highest
market prices M cash AT the Dry Goods store OF
Il. d, DUNNlNG,
Apnls, 1850 No ., Elders Row.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23

A supply of fine and fashionable Jewelry, con-
sisting in part of gold and silver Wstches-English
and Amercan-Esr and Finger Rings Bracelets
Breast Pins Braces Lockets, gold Neck Chains
coral do. diamond Pins, Spectaces, gold Watch
chains Keys and Seals, gold and silver Thimbles, &c.
have also secured the services Of an experienced
Matchmaker which will enable him To do work ~
shortest notice and in the very hest style. Clocks
watches, and all other articles in his line repaired
Nav G. SO WELLS FOWLER.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
NOTICE

will sell the following Tracts of Land, lying on
the head waters of the east fork of Yellow Creek.
and one tract bordering on the waters of Barton's
Creek; one tract known as the Chas. Shelton land,
of 3649 acres; one other tract adjoining the Chas
Shelton land that West and atkinson purchased of
}. W. Shelton, containing 800 acres one other
tract by R.J ]. d. West, purchased Of John
Mitchell known as the Pane Place, and on which
Joseph Pane lived at one time containing % acres:
one other tract purchased of S. G. Edwards. on
the waters of Baron's Creek containing PIG acres.
all of which lands tmbered, except the tract of
90 acres, which has a dwelling house on it. will
give general warranty deed for each and al Of the
tracts |. d. WEST,
Feb IL, 1859 Sailors Rest Furnace
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
To Country Merchants.

Yonr attention is solicited to some goods suitable
to your trade, which | have brought on in such
quantities as allow me to price them to you at fig
ulcS that will give a wide margin for profit, and
uch rs compare tavoraby with Eastern quotations;
l gross Hostettcrs bitrs 500 on Quininc
. do Cod Liver Oil; birthstone, roll and -four
10 do McLane's Vcrmi- 3 bags black Pepper
uge; do Aspice
10 do Fahncsock's do Mustard in Cans;
! do McLanes Pills. Spices, in bulk and papers
Sarsaparillas of all kinds II gross cheap Hair Oils;
3 gross Mustang Lini' MT II do do Colognes;
> do Nerve and Bone do; 90 doz Violin Strings;
; do Ess. Ginger caSk Nutmegs;
! do Cherry PICTORIAL Z chests Teas;
, do Ayers Pills; 80 lbs Cloves;
, do TricapherOus; White and Black Ginger;
Caster Oils, all sizes; boxes Rosia Soap
Turpentine do 100 yrs Matches all kinds
Scotch Snuff paper bot.2 ccroons Indigo;
| gross Hooilands Btrs; bbs MaddeT
100 lbs Cream Tartar 200 ihs Ext Logwood
10 casks Soda bbs CoppcraS
3 do EPSON Salts; DO Alum;
l do AssaiuGdg l5Oroams Letter Paper
! do Gum Camphor 100 lbs Cinnamon
l do Blucstone; (iodfrey's Cordial;
> do BoraX Batemans Drops, &c.
= y / n Il. $.
! have decidedly the heaviest stock of Painting
Materials in the market embracing everything in
the line, some OF which are mentioned below in
quantities to show the extent of the stock kept on
hand;
1870 kegs b. A. Fahne-,2OO lbs White Lead, dry;
stock Lead; go hhls Linsccd Oil, raw;
200 KEGS other brads lcad;l3 do do do boiled
900 lbs paints in oil, allie do Tnrpentne;
colors 4 few very sup diamonds
200 DO Fris Green, dry; 800 his Putty, bladder
200 DO Chrome Green do;| and cans
- do do Yellow do; 1850 boxes window glass,
AT other culOrs dry from $40 10 40-60
ErouzeS, SmaltS, gold and blenders, Graners Grain
silver leaf ing Combs &C.
30 AoZ Paint and Nanish Window Glass cut TO any
GWshcs; size.
leo lbs Red Lead, dry;
June %, 80 W. q. VANCE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23

NEW ORLEANS.
Watts, Given Co, Commission and forwarding
merchants, Padueah, ky.--Giyen, Haynes Co.,
Commission and Forwarding Merchants Smitbland
Ky. EeG.. Cash advancements made ON consipn-
menis to Given Watts Co, by Watts, Given 4
Co, Paducah, Ky.
Nov p, 5s-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
SOMETHING NEW.

JUST RECElVED-A lot of fine Plated Ware
consisting of Casters Pitchers, Tea Sets, Cake Bias
kets Card Baskets, Syrup Cans, Sugar Bowls, Cups
Goblets, Salt Casters. Butter Coolers, Mustard
Stands Napkin Rings-silver and ivory-Soup La
dies, Spoon Holders, Forks, Table Dessert and Tea
Spoons, and fine silver Walters
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23

Buwer, in panegyric.on the sweets of smoking,
lauds them above the endearments of woman, for
seys he the former comfort us through life soacng
US the more with growing years and wrinkles whilst
woman smiles on us when youngand handsome but
snuhs us as soon as we grow old and ugly. When
Bulwer penned this eulogy, he was doubtless enjoy
in the fragrance Of genuine llavannah, such as is
kept, together with choice article OF chewing
Tobacco, by
VANCE
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
The New Los Of Ice.

WIN be ,oiA AZ Former price. pntie, not sub
scr,Ay,, can Become 30, a. " u", aI1. limited with
IA lotof leo THOMAS 4 BRO.
Au.. 20, ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23
Column of hit & luisoon,
[prrrARrD K1pRrssLr poR THE onnosrrEl

The greatest genius the world ever knew, has
said that money is trashn Wealth Of imaeina-
ton may entite its fortunate possessor to despise
pentitude Of the purse, but a poor knight Of the
peste that has not the wings Of fancy to bear him
above the sordid cares Of this earth must be par
doned for eoniessing that this trash is for him, sy-
nonymous with Independence, peace of mind, relief
from disquieting debts good dinners, healthy diges-
ton, sweet slumbers, and thousand other inds-
pensable requisites to mental and bodily comfort
and for stating to his customers, whose accounts to
LIST Of July are due, that he is in most grevous
ueed of the aforesaid 'trashn w. O. VANCE
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23

GLASSWARE-Every variety of Glass Jars,
Bottles and Walls on hand and for sale by
NcC 4 r
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23

Yonr attention is solicited to some goods suitable
to your trade, which | have brought on in sucl
quantities as allow me to price them to you at fig
urcs that will give wide margin for profit, anC
such as compare tavorably with Eastern quotations
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-23

SPICES Ginger Allspice, Pepper Cinnamon
Bark, Mace Numegs, Cloves, etc. Forsnle by
McC. & b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-18
The Federal Court al Stauuton

Since our last issue. the L :. p.>r..
Court !or the Western pistric; Of ylrgir,
then sitting,) Judge J. " Brockcnbruus
presiding, was engaged IN the trial q
land case from Bath county The cas- va,
taken up on Saturday, and closed on Thur,
day, after a most tedious and labOrious e.
sion. TWAS an action of trespasS on the case
instituted Nv the heirs Of Jasper Cope. i.
Philadelphia. against John T. Potter. s.
Bath. During the progress Of the evidence
many delicate and difficult points Of hu
were raised and discussed. that Frequently
called for rulings from the Judge. whra
were given with that clearnes. and preci.ui
50 characteristic of all the legal opinions d
this learned jurist The case va, ably 4
gued for two days-for Cope's heirs, as t..
plaintiff, by Col Baldwin, and Tor Porter
the defendant, BY W. Skeen, esd, Of Pea
hontas, and Thos. } Niche, esq, Of IT,
place. 1t was submitted TO the jury On Wei
nesday evening, who asked his Honor, Juil.
Brockenbrough, for Instructions on Neyrm
points of law. The Judge on ThGr,!a.
morning gave the required instrncuon. ~
clear and precise, Yet brief manner, ate,
which the jury retired, and in q few MI.
utes returned with u verdict for the defend.
ant. Porter.
The sittings of the Federal Court ut Sam
ton are always a source Of congrntuIation
our citizens, n they generally bring tr"U
different parts Of the Western portion Of ID.
State both strangers and friends, who gN"
additional life and animation TO our usua.,
lively city.
Judge Brockenbrouzh is an eminent jnr,,
There is an unosteutatious dignity about h@
which wins the esteem OF all and renders b.,
society pleasant relief from the Jar, Of tn
business world, while it detra'ts nothn-
from the high opinion universally entertain
ed of the eminent abilities which be br.as'
to grace and adorn the honorable position A'
occupies. -.StauntOn IiHiicdtor.