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ABB
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
l TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia
In the matter of James M. Whitlock, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the 9th day of September
a. d., 1873.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition
has been, to wit: on the 9th day of September,
1873. filed in said District court by J. M. Whit
lock, Of Powhatan county in said district, who
has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt un-
der act of Congress entitled An 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 10th day of February, a. d., 1874, 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
ia l2-M2w the Sd Oong'l Dist. of Va.
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1872
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
L TED STATES for the Eastern District OF Vir-
ginia
In the matter of David S. Waupin, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
At Richmond, this Sd day of January, 1874.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please 10 take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to-wit: on the Sd day of January,
a. d. 1874, filed in said District Court by D. s.
Maupin. of Culpeper county, in said dis
trict, who has been heretofore duly declared
bankrupt under the act Of Congress entitled "An
act to establish more uniform system of bank
ruptcy 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 February, o. d. 1874, at 10 clock 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 said bank.
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
w. w. FORBES,
Register In Bankruptcy for
ia 12-M2w the Sd Cong'l Dist Of Va
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.
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ASX
TN THE DIsTRIC COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES, for the Eastern District Of
Virginia.
In the matter Of John Johns bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the sth day of January,
q. d., 1874.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCEN:
Please to take notice hereby that q petition
has been to-wit: on the sth day of January,
a. d, 1874, filed in said Di strict court by John
Johns, of Amelia county, in said district,
who has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
under the act of Congress entitled "An Act to
establish a uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd, 1867. for a discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims proyable
under said act, and that the 10 III day ofFebruary,
a. d. 1874, 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
ia l2-M2w Sd Congl Inst. of Va.
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MUNs0N HILL NURSERIES,.

The proprietor of these nurseries has been en-
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fruit and ornamental trees. He has made
SOUTHERN VARIETIES a special study, and
now offers an immense assortment Of perfectly
grown stock Of PEACHS, APPLES AND
PEARS. His varieties are warranted true to
name. having been tested in his extensive
experimental orchard, and superior in perfec-
ton of growth and size, to any in the state
They are the CHEAPEST wELL-GROWN
TREES offered in Virginia
He has also la rye stock of fine ORNAMENT
tai TREES. @
Special attention devoted to ORCHARD
LISTS, adapted to all SOILS and LOCATIONS
Orders should be sent as soon as possible.
Parties leaving the selection of varieties to
the proprietor may be sure Of getting the best of
every thing
Persons, in ordering, will please state express
ly the varieties they desire, and the number of
each, and whether Of Standard or Dwarf
When l have not the varieties desired, will
substitute as near in character as possible
unless otherwise directed. TIE cost of boxing
or packing will always be charged but all
packages will be sent to the steamboats, or depots
at Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria
without charge for carriage, and when SO de-
livered my responsibility as to their condition
will cease
Remittances should be made In drafts to my
order or by express, or, if small sums, by mail.
Particular directions should be given as to
marking and shipment of packages. Where.
directions are not given, I will ship by such line
as shall seem best
Varieties par ticnlarly recommended for this
climate and market are marked thus.#
Apple trees, sl6 per 100; per 1000, 300
Peach trees, $40 per 100, per 1000 $50. O,o
$40 per 1000, 5000 $50 per LOCO Dwarf Pears.
$40 per 100. Standard Pears, $40 per 100.
Send for Catalogue, and address
j. o MUNSON,
Falls Church, Fairfax County, Va.
de l2--dswAwtf
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1875
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
TED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir
gInia
In the matter OLE B. Stephens, bankrupt--in
bankruptcy.
At Richmond. on the I'd day of January, a. d.
1874.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition
has been to wit: on the I'd day Of January,
1874, filed in said District court by E. d.
Stephens, of Orange county, in said district,
who has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
under act of Congress entitled An act to establish
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd. 1857, for a
dischargeand certificate thereof from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act, and
that the 10Th day of February, a. d 1874, 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 tor 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 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 timc and
place. W. W. FORBES,
Register In Bankruptcy for the
ia l2-M2w 3rd Oongl Dist. of Va.
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OFFICIAL,


OFF. OF CLERK OF HOUSE DELEGATES I
RICHMOND, VA, January IA, 1874
DY AUTHORITY OF AN ACT OF
ID ASSEMBLY, approved April "a, 1873, il
is lawful for the Circuit Court Judges of this
Commonwealth, until the times for holding the
terms of their respective courts shall be pre-.
scribed by law, to fix the time for holding such
terms. The terms of the Tenth Circuit have
been fixed as follows:
HANOVER CousTY-Maroh LIST, May Goth and
November 9th.
LOUISA CouNTy-March 10th, May 10Th and
September 2,th.
CARoLISH CousrY--March Goth, May soth and
October 9th.
KINa GEORGE CouNrr-March 3Oth, September
LIST and November lst
STAFFORD CouNrr-April 9th, September 9Th
and October 27th.
WEsrMoRELAND CouSTr-April 18th, June 9Th
and October 18th.
RICHMOND CousTY-April 18TH June 18th and
October goth
SPoTsYLvANIA CousrY-April 2eth, September
18th and November 18th.
j. BELL BIGGER,
Clerk of House of Delegates.
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2I2
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
LIED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
IN the matter Of Orson Adams, receiver, vs..
William 7. Luckadoe Co, bankrupts-in bank
ruptcy.
At Richmond, Virginia, this sth day of JAM
uary, 1874.
To whom 1t may concern: The undersigned,
Orson Adams, of Petersburg, in the county of
Dinwiddie, and State of Virginia, hereby
gives notice of his appointment as assignee of
the estate of William T. Luckadoe & 90 of the
county of DinwiddIe, in said district, and who
were to.wit, on the s0h day of October, a. d.
1873. adjudged bankrupts upon the petition of
their creditors, by the District Court of the
United states, for said district.
Dated at Richmond, the 9Th day of January.
a. d., 1874.
ia s-ThSw Assignee
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OFF. OF CLERK HOUSE OF DELEGATES. ,
RICHMOND. VA, December goth 1873 {

OFF. OF CLERK HOUSE OF DELEGATES, Z
RICHMOND. VA, December goth, 1873. s
DY AUTHORITY OF AN ACT OF ASSEM-
DBLY. approved April I'd, 1878, it is lawful
Tor the Circuit Court Judges of this Common
wealth, until the times for holding the terms of
their respective courts shall be prescribed by
law, to fix the time for holding such terms. The
terms Of the Third Circuit have been fixed as
follows
CHARLOTTE CouNTY.-February 10th, May 10TH
and September 2eth.
Primer EDWARD County February 25th NAV
25th and October 9th
PowHATAs CouNTY.-March 9th, June 9th and
October 10th.
AMELIA CorNTY.-March 10th, June 10th and
October Goth.
BUCKINGHAM CeUNTY.--March goth, June goth
and November lst
CUMBERLAND CouSTY.-AApril 9th, August 25th
and November 10th.
LUNENBURG CoUYTY.-April 10Th, September
9th and November goth
MEcKLESBURa CouNrY.-April 25th, September
10th and December LIST.
]. BELL BIGGER,
oe 29-2aW4W Clerk House of Delegates.
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In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
LIED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia. -
In the matter of John West, bankrupt-in
bankruptcy.
At Richmond. on the sth day of October, 1873
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition
has been to-wit on the Sth day of October,
1873. filed In said District Court, by John West,
OF Gloucester county, in said district, who
has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
under the act of Congress entitled Gan act to
establish uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
"a, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable un.
der said act, and that the 10th day of February a.
a., 1874, at 10 O'Clock g. m, before w. w. Forbes.
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
ia 9-F2w Sd CongI Dist. of Va.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
l. ted States for the Eastern District of Virginia
In the matter of J. @. Baytop, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
At Richmond. on the Sth day of October a. d.
1878.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please TO take notice hereby, that a petition
has been, to wit: on the 9Th day of October, a.
d., 1878, filed in the said District court by J. O.
Baytop, of Gloucester county in said district
who has heretofore been duly declared bankrupt
under the Act of Congress entitled Gan Act to
establish Uniform System of Bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd. 1867, for a discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable I'M
der said act and that the 10th day of February, a.
d., 1874, at 10 O'Clock q. 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 whore you may attend and show
cause, If any you have, why the prayer OF said
Petition may not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meeting of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. w w. FORBES.
Register in Bankruptcy for
lao-F2w the 4th Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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OFF. OF CLERK HOUSE OF DELEG ATES. 4
RICHMOND, VA, January IL, 1874 :
nY AUTHORITY 0E Am ACT .nE A.

OFF. OF CLERK HOUSE OF DELEG ATEs. 4
RICHMOND VA, January H. 1874. :
RY AUTHORITY OF AN ACT OF AS
sEMBLY, approved April I'd. 1878. it is
lawful for the Circuit Court judges of this Com.
monwealth. until the times for holding the terms
OF their respective courts shall be prescribed by
law, to fix the time for holding such terms
the terms of the First circuit has been fixed
as follows
10Th. G' ~ N 10y
PRINoEss ANNE CoUSTY.--January Goth, May
18th and September ed.
NASsEMoND County, February LIST, May 10th
and September 2Sth -.
Isle OF WIaHr CoUNTY.-February sthp MAY
26th and October 9th.
October 10th.
SOUTHAMPTON CoUNTY.--February 26th, June
18th and October 24th
:, NORFOLK CouSTr.-March Sth, June Esd and
November Sd.
NORFOLK CITY.--April 18th and November 10TH
J. BELL BIGGER
Clerk of House of Delegates of Virginia
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