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PLEASANTRIEs.

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1.-THE winds getting round,o remark
ed Bibbs to his friend Buggins, the other
day, when it changed from east to west.
"Glad Off," remarked Buggins; sits been
sharp long enough"
James," said young wife to her
husband few days after marriage, "you
were honest enough to tell me that the
chimney smoked. but why didn't you tell
me that you smoked yourself?"
"A political orator, speaking of a certain
general whom he admired, said he was al
ways on the field of battle where the bull
lets were thickest. "Where was that ?''
SIN the ammunition wagon"
Mrs. Lubin has been installed as pastor
of a western pulpit. Sweet is the SAVIOR of
her name and sweet her sanctity. mo
doubt" says the Boston Globe, ''there
will be some extracts from her sermons"
81 think John labors under the i'm.
preston that he is not wanted here" said
Prunkins to his wife, at the same time nod
ding his head in the direction of her nephew.
"Oh, don't trouble yourself about that"
replied his wife John is too lazy to labor
under anything, even an impression"
The Augusta Journal says, SIN 1881
Jacob Flagg, of this city, an Incorporate
man, had most excellent wife, who, tired
of her repeated failures in the line of refor-
nation, finally left him. Flagg advertised
her thus: Left my bed and board. of
the best of wives. Whoever will give in
formation as to where may find her, shall
be suitably rewarded and all expenses paid.
1t is fair to say the good wife returned, the
husband reformed, and the couple lived to-
gether happily for years."
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Nellie looked up, but her father took

Neilie looked up, out her latner look
no notice.
"Really, this cake is quite stunning"
went on the doctor, as solemn as Judge.
Just then his napkin fell on the floor.
"Gracious, Pm con-dumfounded," ejatu.
lated the doctor, getting it little wrong.
Nellie gazed at her father in perfect amaze
ment.
My dear. this sauce is STAYING. Where
did you buy it ?"
81 made it." said his wife cooly.
"Oh, well, it's all the same in Ger
man."
Nellie dropped Der knife and fork.
"You must give me some money for the
butcher Tomorrow" said Mrs. Hall.
you'll have to spell ability first"
growled the doctor, savagely.
Then suddenly taking out his handker-
chief, he gave his nose a tremendous blow.
"There," said he, shows that for high ?"
81 know how tits myself" meekly re-
piled his wife. This capped the climax.
The knowledge that her father must ha, e
heard the afternoon conversation was too
much for Nellie. She burst into tears and
left the room. The sage doctor nodded
wisely to his wife, and, when she got out
Of hearing, exclaimed, "There wife, |
guess we shall hear no more slang phrases
from her,"
The doctor was right, for Nellie was
cured. -Morniny Star.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
u TED STATES for the Eastern District Of
Virginia.
Z In the matter of. John d. Clarke, bank
rupt- in bankruptcy.
At Richmond. on the ed day of March, A.
d., 1878.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit: on the 22d day of March,
1878, filed In said District court by John ID. Clarke
of Richmond, Va, in said district, who has
been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
act of Congress entitled AN act to establish a
uniform system OF bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1857, for a
discharge and certificate thereof. from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 10Th day of Aptil a. b., 1878, at
10 O'Clock A. M, before W. W. Forbes, one of
the registers of said court in bankruptcy, at his
office, in Richmond, in said district is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of
the same; when and where you may attend
and show cause, if any You have, why the
prayer Of the said petition should not be gran
ted. " ~ FL v
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors Of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. WV. FORBES,
ne Register in Bankruptcy for
ap 5-S2w the Sd, Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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THE RIOT AT BETHLEHEM.--Tha
famed city of old. made sacred forever in
all Christian hearts as the birthplace of the
Saviour, eighteen centuries ago, has degen-
Grated in these days to mere curiosity
shop, inhabited by Latin, Greek and Ar
menian monks, who get their living by
selling curiosities and relics. They hate
each other cordially, and occasionally be-
come engaged in genuine fight. The
cable reported the other day that the Greeks
and Armenians were quarrelling again, and
that street fracas had occurred between
them. The origin of this was that each
claimed the right to replace the tapestry in
the Grotto of the Nativity, which was
burned two years ago. The Latin Patriarch
had it done Bethlehem was in ferment
Immediately, and the Turkish authority
was required to suppress the disorder.
Like the quarrels over the Holy Sepulchre,
the trouble at Bethlehem is due to the con-
hict of the Latins and Greeks for the
supremacy.
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i0S3
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
LIED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
gnia
In the matter of William J. Bragg, bank
rupt--in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the 3Oth day of December,
1863.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been to-wit on the 30th day of December,
1863, filed in said District Court, by VIM. j.
Bragg, OF Lunenburg county, in said district,
who has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
under the act of Congress entitled IAN act to
establish uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
"a, 1867, for q discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable un
der said act and that the l4th day of May, a
d., 1878, at ,0o'clock a. M, before w. W. For
bes, one of the registers of said court in bank
ruptcy, at his office in Richmond in said dis
trict is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing of the same, when and where you may at
tend and show cause, if any you have, why the
prayer of the said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for the
ap 2S-M2w Sd Cong Dist of Va.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
L TED STATES for tho En- cfaYr, Jiot,.;ot ,f wa,

4G4S
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
i TED STATES for the Eastern District of viz
ginia. .efsa- =. 10
In the matter of r. F. Bennett. bankrupt
IN bankruptcy. ~
At Richmond. on the 2lst day of April,
a. d., 1878.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please TO take notice hereby, that a petition has
been, to wit on the 2lst day of April 1873, filed
in said District Court by r. F. Bennett, of
Greensville county in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the act of Congress entitled can act to establish
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd. 1867, for
discharge and certificate thereof from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act
and that the 9th day of May, 1878, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, before W. W. Forbes one Of
the registers of said court in bankruptcy, at his
office in Richmond, Va, in said dis, rict
is the time and place assigned for the hearing OF
the same, when and where you may attend and
show cause, if any you have, why the prayer
of the said petitioner should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for
ap 22-Tu2w list Congl Dist. of Va.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
LIED STATES for the Eastern District Of Viz
In the matter of E. T. Pilkinton, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
AT Richmond, on the 9TH day of April, A.
10 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to-wit /: on the 9TH day of April. A.
d. 1873 filed in said District Court by +. T.
Pilkinton, of Richmond, Va, in said district,
who has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
under the act of Congress entitled can act to es-
tablish uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States,' approved March
I'd, 1857 for a discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable I'M
der said act, and that the 18th day of April,
A. D. 1873, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, before w. W.
Forbes, one of the registers of said court
in bankruptcy, at his office, in Richmond,
in said district, is the time and place
assigned for the hearing of the same, when and
where you may attend and show cause, if any
you have, why the prayer of the said petition
should not be granted. " go
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. sd w. wv. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for
ap S-Tu2w the Sd Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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AssIsNEE's SALE

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE
COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER
In pursuance of a decree of the District Court
OF the United States for the Eastern District OF
Virginia. the undersigned, as assignee in bank
ruptcy OF Landon N. Davis, bankrupt will sell
at public auction at Gloucester Courthouse, on
MONDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF MAY. 1878,
County court day., that valuable plantation
known as LEVEL GREEN" situated on
Ware river, in GloucesteIsscounty.
This tract has, for the purpose of effecting
This sale, and to suit purchasers of limited
means, been subdivlded into compact and beaut
ful farms, each having water front.
FARM No. ], embracing the MANSION
HOUSE. Barns, Stables, &C., contains
1S3 q ACRES, about 30 of which is In
wood, fronts upon Ware river and COM
mands fine view of the river and bay.
FARM No. 2 contains los ACRES, of which
about % is in wood, fronts both upon
Ware river and Wilson'S creek, a fine, bold
and deep creek, and commands fine view
of the bay and river. at N
FARM No. contains 1I6 I.2 ACRES, of
which about 80 is in wood from upon
Wilson'S creek and commands view I
the river and creek.
The soil of each of these tracts is good and
highly productive. The situations (beng imme-
diatrly upon salt water,) healthful. the neighbor
hood one OF the best in Virginia. ana the facilities
for taking and planting oysters under the privi-
lege lately conferred upon riparian owners very
great stu 49, .ue 4 aMq
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il ted States for the Eastern District Of vir-
ginia. AZ
In the matter of Wright E. Noble, bankrupt
in bankruptcy. n EfgF II
At Richmond, Va. this 2sth day Of April.
1878.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit: on the 2Sth day of April, 1878,
filed in said District Court by Wright E. Noble,
Amelia county, Va, in said district, who has
been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under act
of Congress entitled "An act to establish uni
form system of bankruptcy throughout the Uni
ted States" approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act, and
that the 18th day of May, q. d. 1873, at 10
O'Clock a. M, before W. w. Forbes, one of the
registers of said court In bankruptcy, at his
office, in Richmond. in said district,
Is the time and place assigned for the hearing Of
the same; when and where you may attend
and show cause, If any you have, why the
prayer Of the said petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt Will be held at the same time and
place.
w. W. FORBES,
Register in bankruptcy for the
my 1-Th2w Sd Cong'l list of Va
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GENERAL ITEMS.

The peaceful Mr.. Cove, of Chicago,
was very much grieved, a day or two
ago, to find that all the papers gave his
name as Gore.
1t took all the brains of the human
race from the moment when the food
soaked it down to the nineteenth century
of the Christian era to find out how to
start a train Of cars, and all the brains
have been employed ever since to find out
how to stop one!
The teeth of children are badly neg
lccted in nine cases out of ten. 1t is as
tonishing th.t mothers are so careless In
this particular, when the beauty. health
and comfort of their children are so closely
allied to the sound condition of their teeth.
The latest theory of dentists is to fill the
first teeth and preserve them as long as
possible. The second set are more likely to
come in straight than when the milk teeth
are removed early.
A curious deposit, composed almost
entirely of pure silica, has been discovered
in North Wales. Ii forms the bed of a
small lake at a considerable elevation above
the level of the sea, and is of volcanic
origin. When properly washed and pre-.
pared it furnishes powder which is very
finely divided and mixes freely with oils
and pigments, and is worked with the
greatest case. When laid on it soon be.
comes hard and presents polished surface,
which resists the action of acids and heat
Lord John Russell was once accused
in the House Of Commons of falling back
on the "cant of patriotism" The accuseI
was man who, having originally been a
Liberal, had deserted his party and turned
Tory. Russell, in the course of his reply,
coldly said, II quite agree with the honor.
able baronet that the cant of patriotism
is bad thing, but hardly need remind
him that there is something worse-the
re-cant Of patriotism"
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il ted States for the Eastern District of Vir-
gna
In the matter of John A. Worsham, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned VIM III. Allderdice, of Rich.
mond city, Va, hereby gives notice of his
appointment as assignee of the estate OF John
A. Worsham, of Richmond city. in said district,
who was on the 22d day of March, a, d.,
1873, adjudged a bankrupt upon the petition OF
himself, by the District court of The United
States for said district.
Dated at Richmond, Va, Apln 81, 1873
VIM, II. ALLDERDICE,
my 2-F3w Assignee.
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE-That on the
i 10th day of April, 1873 warrant in bank
ruptcy issued out of the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia, against the estate of VIM. T. Ratclif,
of New Kent county and State of Virginia,
who has been adjudged a bankrupt on his
own petition that the payment OF any debts,
and the delivery of any property belonging to
said bankrupt to him for his use and the trans
fer of any property by him, are forbidden by
law; that a meeting of the creditors of said
bankrupt, to prove their debts aud choose one
or more assignees of his estate, win be held at a
court of bankruptcy, to be holden at Rich
mond, Virginia, before w. w. Forbes,
Esq, Register, on the Goth day of May,
a. d., 1878, at 10 o'clock a. m
DAVID B. PARKER,
my 7--W2w u s. Marshal.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter Of william Fellers bankrupt
in bankruptcy. Ia"A
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned, VIM II. Allderdice, of Rich
mond, Va, hereby gives notice of his appoint
ment as assignee of the estate of William Fellers,
of Bedford CO., in said district, and who was
towit, on the End day of Feb, a. d., 1871,
adjudged a bankrupt upon the petition of himself,
by the District Court of the United States, for
said District. s
VIM II. ALLDERDICE,
my 7--W3w Assignee.
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THIS is TO GIVE SsoTICE--That on tn,

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE--That ON the
i 10th day of April, a. d., 1873 warrant
in bankruptcy was issued out of the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict OF Virginia, against the estate of Il. b.
Branch, of Dinwiddie CO., and State of vir-
ginia, who has been adjudged bankrupt on
his own petition that the payment of any
debts, and the delivery of any property belong
ing to said bankrupt to him or for his use, and
the transfer of any property by him, are for
hidden by law that meeting of the creditors
of said bankrupt, to prove their debts and
choose one or more assignees of his estate, will
be held at court of bankruptcy, to be
holden at Richmond, before w. w. Forbes Esq,
Register, on the 26th day of May, a. d 1873,
at 10 O'Clock a.. m.
DAVID B. PARKER,
my 6--Tu2w u. S. Marshal.
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BANKRUPT NOTICES
d l92-Inyountary
FUyHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE That nm the

l92-lnvoluntary
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE-That on the
l. 9Th day of May, a. d., 1878, a warrant in
Court Of the United States for the Eastern
District of Virginia, against the estate
of John O. Page jr., of Henrico county and
State of Virginia, who has been adjudged a
bankrupt on the petition of his creditors
That the payment of any debts, and the deliv.
cry of any property belonging to said bankrupt
to him or for his use, and the transfer of any
property by him, are forbidden by law; That
a meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt
to prove their debts and choose one or more
assignees of his estate, will be held at court
of bankruptcy, to be holden at Richmond,
Va, before w. W. Forbes, esq, Register,
on the 22nd day of May, a. d., 1873. at IL
o'clock a. IN.
DAVID b. PARKER,
my 6--Tu2w IT, s. Marshal.
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nuns IS TO e,x VIZ Nor,cE-raa, or

rINiIIs IS TO GIVE NOrICE-Thas on
j. the 23rd day of April, 1873, a warrant in
6;.nkruptcy ~, was y; issued out Of me district
District of Virginia, against the estate of
VIM Henderson, of Northumberland county,
and State of Virginia, who. has been adj
judged a bankrupt on his own petition !:
that the payment of any debts, and the deli
very of any properly belonging to said bank
rupt, to him or for his use, and the transfer Of
any property by him, are forbidden by law ;
that meeting of the creditors of said bank
rupt, to prove their debts and choose one or
more assignees of his estate, will be held at
court OF oankruptey to be holden at the Registers
Braxton, Esq, Register, on the 22d day of
May, a. d, 1878, at IL o'clock m.
DAVID b. PARKER,
APP 26-S2w U. S. Marshal.
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THIS Is To give NoTrcE TIM, nm ,,.

TTNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE.-That on the
l. 18th day of April, q. d., 1873, warrant
in bankruptcy has been issued out of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the Eastern
District of Virginia, against the estate of James
L. Davis, of Spottsylvania county and state of
Virginia, who has been adjudged bankrupt on
his own petition That the payment
belonging to said bankrupt, TO him or for his
use, and the transfer of any property by him,
are forbidden by law: That meeting of the
creditors of said bankrupt, to prove their debts
and choose one or more assignees of his estate,
will be held at court of bankruptcy, to be
holden at Richmond, Va, before w. w.
Forbes, Esq, Register, on the Goth day of
May, a. d. 1878, at 10 o'clock a. M
DAVID q. PARKER,
my 6-Tu2w u. S. Marshal.
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my7-W3v

4142
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia
In the matter of John g. Wade, bank.
rupt--In bankruptcy.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
The undersigned p. A. Forbes, of Farmville,
and State of Virginia, hereby gives notice
of his appointment as assignee of the estate of
John g. Wade. of the county of Nelson, in said
district, and who was to-wit, on the 10th day
of Dec, a. d., 1870, adjudged bankrupt upon
the petition of himself by the District court eff
the United States, for said district.
p A. FORBES,
my 7--W3w Assignee.
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TN THE DISTRICT st COURT OF the UNI.

4l94
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of J. L Clinkenbeard, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
The undersigned VIVA. H Allderdice of Rich
mond city, and State of Virginia, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as assignee of the
estate of J. l. Clinlfenbeard. of the county of
Bedford, in said district, and who to wit. ON
the 10th day of Feb, a. d., 1871, adjudged a
bankrupt upon the petition of hemself by the
District Court of the United States, for said
district.
WIN. H. ALLDERDICE,
my7-W3w Assignee.
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yI,HyS is TO vtyE N0TICr-Tbot a. III,

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE-That on the
l. 18th day of April, a. d. 1878, a warrant in
bankruptcy was issued out of the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern
district of Virginia, against the estate of
S. l.. Mcdowell, of Hanover county and
state of Virginia. who has been adjudged a
bankrupt on his own petition That the pay
ment of any debts, and the delivery of any pro-
perty belonging to said bankrupt, TO him or for
his use, and the transfer of any property by him,
are forbidden by law That a meeting of the
creditors of said bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and choose one or more assignees of his estate,
will be held at court of bankruptcy, to be
holden at the Registers office, Richmond
Va, before w. w. Forbes, Esq, Register, on
the 10th day of May, A. ID. 1873, at 10 o'clock
Il. III. DAVID Is. PARKER,
fap 22--Tu2w U. s. Marshal.
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VNHIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That on the
L l7lb day of April, 1878, a warrant IN bank
the United States for the Eastern District of
Virginia. against the estate of Elzer Fogg,
of Essex county, and State of Vir-
ginia, who has been adiudged a bankrupt on
debts, and the delivery of any property belong
ing. TO said bankrupt, to him or for his use,
and the transfer of any property by him, is
forbidden by law That n meeting of the credi-
tors of said bankrupt, to prove their debts, and
choose one or more assgnees of his estate,
will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden at The Registers Office. Tappahannock,
Virginia, before John s. Braxton, ESQ., Register
on the 18th day of May. a. d., 1873, at II
O'Clock m.
DAVID b. PARKER,
ap 22-T2w u. S. Marshal.
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1859
In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter OF Josph S. Wilkinson bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
To whom it may Concern-The undersigned
p. A. Forbes, Of Farmyille, Va, hereby gives
notice of his apo ntment as assignee of the es-
tate of Joseph s.. Wilkinson, of Nelson county.
in said district who was on the 4th day of Oc-
tober. a. d., 1870, adjudged bankrupt on the
petition of himself, by the District Court of the
United States, for the said district
p. A. FORBES,
my 7-W3w Assignee.