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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-02-17


"a ,.eA ca. : %. Place, such 'ssding' on ipoI
in. 81 p.bi.c sesfs--el. Empowers the ee"h',
Gear. 10 .,ssoa s,sans th.m -, Aniho'ues o
,.a;sv ,e.s,- 10 sasts l.e si.nes - Appropriate
he s~nasfte. srisfag under Tue hei, m" pr"
,rribss ihr sns.s- ef ,.eosefins me 'ams.l
The hiA va. nd ,hs table.
tlr. Ian.s cAll.a up the report 81 me s"h
rr,ars 81 Schoals AMI Colleges hasf's' - ~
,.,a,ap t,, fhe s.,issen Of ibf i"nas o. M
a,w..on aratiemy and moved '' I'm NJ IN
..a,. Nv ..rl.,ing II rsss"iih tie hith mouRi
4. .s,.,,,,t,,l d, 4fgnr,eni .ni stnieneht 81
On. rendition al ID" iah"'
fhe noi,on ~as oppose BY Messrs. no"af
ana s,mp.., All ntgatssd.
Al. "A s,sns Of uarr,san called an the bll
..,op,,aring s2,Vl0 from the Lnetar, b and
-, h,ny6i pi llsmden S,6ney college. nn1
.,oe.se, 10 a.lI new hill. Rrpreprifias 800
:. Hundoiph academy, ia The count, Of hsfn-
sop. i.,,,i,a
mi. rnsiioa rave rise 20 & lone aud deshfo-
- debate. in witch Nesus WH'isms OF Hain
.nn Yenable. Watkins Preston. Hfohs IhT"'
t,sa DAWSON, Miller Of Pawhnian' 1'ihtt'
Wilson. and semple took par. aud in iden'aIy
.mbrae,ne The Pole, oi The oiHte IN regard ID
-d,rai.aa and literature. the mfiiis 81 Ham"
s,dn.t. and ui the Daiyersitr. Mr.. W ihhms
of Tai ri.an having siluaied To ihs hi.H'~'
made 10 is22 to endaw "a ftesbt iefiah ipeo'
iasiral Seminary IT iiamdea SIDNEY rs m
a, unrnt TO prove that that inkirhtlon WAS not
particularly attached TO the principles oil the
act of religious frcedom-erplann'oot "eI"
made by Mrssrs. Yensble, Watkins, aud Miller
of Powbatan. eGtmptiag the College from aay
connesioe with the Theological Seminary.
~hish So Ear from be'ng conception OF Tue
trustee. vi the college, WINS deprecated ny
ihsm as an injury TO the college itseH NJ
presfoa ADMITTED that lhe li'.'ery institution
al Tia sl.sn Sidney VAS opposed 10 the ihAiio.
ton ofthe Theological Seminary, and iof M
excellent reason, that the literary in,tiu
.as crushed by tho weight Of the prejudice a
.ainst IT'S ueigbbor, located within stone
throw. The inslnuiIon was sceialian-ffrs.
t,tetian tfae blue--liadihfos' Prrshyierlans.
klr Watkins vindicatrd Hamden sydney a
.aiust the attack of Mr.. Preston. fei.rehce
Saytng been made by Mr.. Maxwell 10 he act
OF religious Il ,crty, rs autho, and the Ihher.
.,t. AR. Utlmer made an animated hrp"ai
sxIolIiog all N, ee which aho draw iTsm Nj
MAJ. IN ta reply, a beautiful pa0egtrie n2on
mir jed rson, aud "A warm eulosium upon Tue
University.
Ms. Jackson moved TO postpone 'be hill IN
deliaiteiy, and addressed the House n nR'h
fn opposI. iou TO the principle al ms apftaprf
stiyn aad ~ tasor "t concentrating patronage
upon primary education.
Tn, motion gave rise 10 further debate. aud
YEAS nnaEy carried IN The affirmative -h5es
7s. -.
On motion OF Mr. Mnnre, the road bill vas
taken up, n substitute of,sed by HIN, and
boib ordered 10 be pilrieH.
On motion VI Aif. apni9rke, the House al
journed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-02-17

The iotowmg Accounts irum London ma.
per al The 2Sth De crmbrr, saw how hisn1v
tie propie "i Pdrts we've ACTED az The u,.,,na
OF tue termination Of the tiIai OF the EX-NmIs-
iers. a SOU, however, as the crisis had mas
stt, taiis became rs Tranquil DIS eyer.-5ome
alrests haa taken place, but 40 petsons OF note
were implicated.
The following is from the Corresponden,
OF the liheS Of Thu Sday, and il Is dated Tues
day
before resume my narrative of the state of
th's cay last n'G6t, after despatched my eA-
press 10 Ss", wish 10 apprlse you that the in
lorm'uoh "h'ca have just received OF the
state "i ihe capital tins day is calculated 10 a.
nakrn Tie utmost alarm. Busiaess Is at "A stand
c'eaIl Is ated, the unCtonaries are without
money, Inc government without MOI al strenoth
LIE peolia whom You meet speak with dIs-
trust anu sdspcIon, and now for The FIRST ti,ns.
near Win horror aud diSmHy, that the mas,
OF working ciasses-ihe men whom YOU heard
we're ~ their jnstg glorious DAYS OF July. so
no9iy inspired WIN the principles of honor.
eiofy anu iaw-nust now be permitted 10 AS
saSslnale prisoners n hiie on their trial. cr at
least, when mitgated verdict snail have b..n
pl denounced.
As the night advanced, about 8 O'clock !
thought observed great change both.io The
character and temper OF the crowd : II had
al that tine received an immense accession ot
sIrenstl from The FauKbourg St. Antoine ami
think all The woikmen ia Paris must nav
concentrated their strength IN the quarter of
Luxembourg. Sill III every quarter tina n
euard gently bore upon them; the cry of the
people then became general, "Li.izen So
diets take oil your bayenels, you are ourselves
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30
JAMES MONROE, OF VIRGINIA, DIED 4TH JULY, 1881. AGED "A Years.

James Monr0e-The National fntegencer in re- marking upon the death of Mir Monroe, says:-
 The circumstance of the death of this venerated patriot and statesman on the National Anniversary is not as extraordinary the coincidence of the pre- cedng deaths of two ExPresidents on the same day but we think fiji had not been preceded by that most extraordinary of events, it would have been considered something beyond the common course of nature that ont of five living Ex Presidents of the United States, three should have expired on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence which two of them, by their civil courage and wise counses, and the third by his gallanry in the field assisted in achieving.
 We do not know what influence these occurrences may have on the minds of others. but to us they seem to add sanctity to the day of independence, and confirmation 10 the principles approved by its ce- ebration IL is hardly possible that the anniversary can ever again arrive without our associating with it greatful and affecting recollecons of the personsal worth and public services of the patriots ADAMS, JEFFERSON, and moSRoE.
 Col. MONROE was we believe, in his 73d year. His has been an eyentful md busy life, almost en- tlrely employed in public service In the field whilst youth, he shed his blood for his coun- try; and, with no less zealous devotion to its inter- ests his best talents have since been exered to promote them in the important stations of Member of Congress, Minister excessively to France, Spain and Great Britain, for years Secretary of Sate Secretary of War, (durng the trying six months pre- cedng the last peace) and lastly for eight years as President ofthe United States In all these stations he sustained the reputation purity and uprghtness and maintained his counry's rights with firmness, dignity and ability and he had the honor to retire from public life, after fifty years spent in the pubc service poorer than he entered it. The evening of his life has been chequered with worldly troubles bnt we have tho satisfaction to know that its sunset wa, serene and cloudless.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30
WAR DEPARTMENT, July 7, 1881.

It becomes my painful duty to announce to the Ar my the death of the venerable patriot and ex-Pres dent, JAMES MONROE This atlictng dspen. sation occurred on the late anniversary of our Inde pendence.
 At moment when nation of freemen were, ce lebrating the achievements of that devoted band o patriots, who purchased with their blood the liberty we enjoy, one of the principal actors in tine grea drama. was called to his last account
 Participating in the sensation which must fill eve " heart on such an aficting occasion, and anxious to manifest his gratitude for the eminent services and admiration for the talents and virtues of the de deceased the President directs that funeral honors be paid at every military post and station in the United States and that the officers wear crape on the Jeff arm for six months.
 Major General Macomb will give the necessary instructions for carrying into execution, forthwith the foregoing order. P. c. RANDOLPH, Acting Secretary Of Way
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30
NEW-YoRK, July 5


 Another Great Fire.-A most destructive fire oc- cured last night in the upper part of the city, which nearly destroyed entire block of buildings, bound ed on the north by Charlton on the south by Van dam, the east by Varci, and on the west by Hud- son street. the value of which, with furniture, &c is estimated at upwards of Hundred housanddOiiars. The fire spread with such rapidity, that many fami- lies barely escaped with their night clothing, and in one instance person dragged from his bed, af- ter the bedstead fire. In addition to the pro- pery destroyed, we regret to add that several per sons are missing, who it is believed have perished in the flames. Two children, who were left locked up in room by their parents, who had gone to the Theatre, have not been found Several frenen, we understand. are seriously inu ured
 The fire broke out in the carpenters shop of Wm. J. Burke, in the rear of 66 and 66 Charlton street. MT B. had large quantity of lumber on hand which was all on fire before the engines could reach the scene of confagration; and unfortunately the dis tance from the supply of water was great that a dozen buildings were in flames before drop could be thrown on them. The chiefsuppy was from the Hudson, and when the fire broke out, the water was so low that the suction rooted in the mud and soon gravelled the boxes. From appearances this morn ing we have doubt that many families in great distress. It is computed that not less than kud- drcd and tcenty.fUe families are rendered houseiess by this disaster, several of whom who resided in the rear are reduced to beggary. One family we saw, widow with several children, who had saved mo- thing but the few rags on them when they retired to rest,
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30
From the Richmond Enquirer.

To Me Tditors, dated "Old Point Comfort, July l, l631.-" ince the Presidents arrival at the Rip Raps, haze among other subjects conyersed with him on the late at Washington. In rela- ton to Major Eaton's first letter to Mir lngham ex- pressed my regret that he should have put hmselfin the wrong at the outset by expressing himself as to admit of doubt to the purport of his communi- cation There was every probability that Major Els demand related to he publication, and not to any thing in the course which Mrs Ingham might have fit pursue in the selection of her society," ths however, had not been made to appear clearly as it mig ght have been. The President replied that a careful perusa of Major Eaton's letter would, he thought, show il to have meaning only; but even admitting the expressions to be ambiguous, the am biguty was utterly insufficient to support doubt on the subject The right of erery member cf society 10
 the most perfect freedom m the choice o his associates was so noorious-so familiar to erery mind-that nO man could, except npOn the ciearest grounds be sup posed galy cf the fagrant atsurdy cf calling it in question,
 "This sentiment, uttered with the impressive ear nestness and energetic sincerity characteristic of the man, could not but impress me, even more strongly than had heretofore been, with the reckless proni- gacy of the fasehood, often reiterated by the Goa ition Press and its coajutors, that the Cabi- net had taken their seats under certain conditions as to their social intercourse"
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30
GENERAL ORDERS.

NAvY DEPARTMENT, July 7, 1881.
 The President of the United States, with deep re. gret, announces totbe Navy and ote Marine Corps the death of JAMES MONROE, our illustrious and venerated felow-citizen It pleased Divine Prov dence to him from the scene of trial in the City of New-York, on the ilty-ffth anniversary o the Declaration ofIndepeadence-and from sympa thy with his relations and the American People lol his loss-and from respect to his sacrifices and sui feings in achieving, and his distinguished services since maintaining, that Independence, the President orders that funeral honors shall be paid to his memo " at each of the Navy Yards-and on board all the public vessels in commission, by firing twenty-one minute guns, commencing at 12 o'clock A NJ. on the day after this communication is received, by carry. ing their flags half mast for week, and by the of fcers wearing crape the left arm for six months
 LEVI WOODBURY,
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30

Hest Poim.-We gave in yesterdays paper list of the distinguished young men who stood at the head of their respective classes, in the late annual examination at this national institution. The value of the education here acquired to the pupil who has ability and perseverance to pass through the period assigned for it, and to the country which eventually receives the advantage of it, is every year better ul derstood.
 The Albany Advertiser has noticed the recent ex- animation as follows:
 "It was very evident to us that splendid as well as useful education is to be obtained at West Point, but trequres the whole mental and physical strength of the sfudont to he successful A largo rrnportnn, of the Cadets unable to go through the course. The standard is high, and very many fail in reach- ing it.
 We should advise no young man to enter the school at West Point, unless he made up his mind to endure hardships of body and mind. We may sofe- ly say tt IS the most scientific Institution the ,cort the military academies in England fall far below it" We have some reasons to know that the discipline is of the strctest kind vastly beyond the severest regulations in Colleges and that the consequence of this is fitness of knowledge and a maturity of mind in proportion to the discipline demanded.
 Boston Patriot.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30

4 Fairy Land, or Nep EL Dorado.-The streams in the Huron country says the Rochester Advertiser glide over pebbles icornelian, topaz jasper agate, and quartz, and are as pure crystal. They are cool enough for drinking in the hottest day in August
 The great lead mines are in the southern part of this district. They have been wrought but 3 years by comparatively few persons, and under every pos. sble disadvantage; yet nearly thirty million pounds of lend have been made there. Only about a mile square of surface has yet been opened and from this thirty million pounds more might be extracted with out opening new mine. The whole of the lead district occupies surface one hundred miles square including, however, district of copper ore about twenty miles long, and four or five broad. The eli mate is fine and pure, and the soil of the praries s admirable for grain. Among the curiosities is Il sor ofregetabe compass, the rosin Feed from the posi- ton of whose leaves it is said that the North ant South points can be ascertained.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30
BALTIMORE. InlY 13. lS21

By Steam.-We learn from the Patriot that tlit transportation of passengers upon the Baltimore ant Ohio Railroad, will hereafter be by Locomotive Steam Engines. The Cars will now be conveyed by the Engine constructed by Mir Davis, of York Pa which, after various alterations, has been ren dered efficient, and is fully capable of transporting 20 tons, (including the weight of the cars) or 15L passengers, at the requisite desirable rate of ve ocity We understand it is intended that this En zine shall make two trips 10 te Mills daily, leaving the Depot at Pratt street at half past in the morn ing and at in the afternoon.
 The prolongation of the Railroad into the City is now advancing with energy; and there is every req to believe that it will be extended at least tide water, before the 1st October.
 Since the above was put in type, we learn that the locomotive "'The York;" left the Depot at Pratt street, yesterday evening with common as temporary tender, and having the large double cal Columbus eight wheels, and another passenger car attached, with about seventy-fve persons The Yor, proceeded to Ecott's Mills in handsome style at a speed varying from ten to twenty miles the hour and performing the last mile e,-which besides being much curved, is of ascent of thirteen feet to the mile. in four minutes. The Columbus was left al the Mills, and the York brought the whole evening train of five cars, and perhaps one hundred and fifty persons to town. Including the York and tender the train moved consisted of seven cars A shor stoppage occurred on the west of the Deep cut but the train came to town in very good style, perform ing the last mile in fraction less than three minutes Considering the length of the train, and the curva ure of the road, the experiment was highly satis factory proving exclusively the adoption of steam to all the general purposes of the Raroad, as the character of the country has limited its construction here. The maker, Mir Davis, was not present and the locomotive was managed by others not quite SC experienced with its use; but with a facility and skill highly gratifying, as showing the command un der which this application of steam may be ereduced It is understood that the York will be constantly em poyed in the transportation of passengers for the present-Americaa.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30

The AdrenurouS Mariner.-A little fellow appa- rently about twelve years of age, and with visage completely blackened by exposure to the sum- was found on Sunday last in small and leaky boat, by party of fishermen, below the Light House. He states that his name is Freeman Yorke, and that he sailed from Fairfield, Maine, for Boston, on the 27th of June: the boat in which he embarked was one that he picked up adrlt last winter after storm and he considered it his own property. His object in coming to the city was, to obtain situation on board some ships and he should not have been so long on his way, had it not been for the fog, which pre- vailed: he was without compass quadrant, and if his story be true, must have been guided here by in tuition or instinct. When found, the boat was half filled with water, and destitute of provisions the boy, however, was in high spirits and said it would only have delayed him his passage if he had stop ped to bail out his craft According to his account, he subsisted during his voyage on live hsh; occasion ally dropping into some seaport town, where he got a supply of fresh food and water He was never frightened but once and that was when Ca d-d big fish kept playing about his boat and threatened to swallow him alive" His statements are very con- tradicory and it is the opinion of MT Valentine the gentleman who has given him home, that he is ei- ther deserer from coasting schooner, or a runaway scapegrace from some neighboring seaport. -Boston Daily Advertiser.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30

The President of he United States having bee n' invited by portion of the citizens of Norfolk to par cipate with them in the festivities of their ceIebra- ton the 4th, returned the committee who address ed him, the following answer:-
 RIP RAPs, July l, 1s31 Gentlemen Your polite invitation on behalf of the Volunteer corps of Norfolk to their celebration of the 55h Anniversary of the Independence of our happy country, is received A resolution long since taken, not 10 partake of public dinner during my continuance in office, prevents from enjoying the pleasure of being your guest on this occasion. The birthday ofour Independence and Freedom will awaken in every bosom worthy of the high privilege sentiments off the most delightful charac- ter; and although not personally present, my soul will be with you in the commemoraton of an event that has afforded the first proof that man is capable of selEgovenment.
 Accept, gentlemen, for yourselves and for the fel- low-citizens you represent the ofmy high respect and cordial regard.
 ANDREW JACKSON. Messrs v. R. Taylor, E. S. Dameron, 4. Branda. The President returned to Washington, on Thurs day. Eth inst.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30

GeorgetO,rn, July l5-Ths day makes, agreeably to our calculation the iorty-lhrd since it commenced raining, and if we have not actually had deluge
 like that which once drowned the world, we have had what is justly entitled the appeaon ora good soaking. We have not had four and twenty hours of clear sun in upwards of six weeks. The whole country is inundaed-much damage, we are told is done to the upland crops Rice too has materially suffered for the want of good for hoeing and ridding it of grass. We learn also to-day that hea- " fresh is ceming down the Pee Dee.-Union.
 Every thing appears to be gloomy. The weather is gloomy-the prospects of the crops are gloomy and Notification, instead of frightening up little, looks more gloomy than ever. We should feel little hypocondriacal under this gloomy aspect of things, it not for the news we receive from time to time of the gallant Poles, who to be still keeping the Russian bears at bay The last accounts furnish us with some expectation of a general en- gagement between Diebsch and Schrneck We shall therefore remain anxious for further inte- gence.-D
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30

Appropriate Eztract.-" While the union lasts, we have high exciting, gratifying, prospects spread out for and our children Beyond that seek not to penetrate the veil. God grant, that in my day, at leas that curtain may not rise. God grant, that on my vision never may be opened what lies behind. When my eyes shall be turned 10 behold, for the last time, the sun in heaven, may 1 not see him shining on the broken and dishonored fragments of once glorious union states discovered, discordant, be- ligerent land rent with civil feuds, or drench- ed it may be, in fraternal blood Let their last fec ble and lingering glance rather behold the gorgeous ensign of the republic, now known and honored throughout the earth, still full high advanced, its arms and trophies streaming in their original lustre, not stripe erased or polluted a single star ob- scured-bearing for its motto, no such miserable n- terrogatory as What IS alt this Worth7 Nor those of delusion and folly, Liberty first and Union etter- rards but every where spread all in characters oflving lght-blazing all its ample folds, as they float over the sea and over the land, and in every wind under the whole heavens that other sentiment, dear to every true American heart Liberty and Un- ion now and forever, one and inseparable. "-Mr Websters Reply to Mr Hayne.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30

We have received the third No. of the Carolina La'o Journot, and much gatifed to see the work started once more. We hope it will be now con- tinued and regularly published The present num- Der contains the following articles Marriage Settle ments, when to be recorded-Trust Estates, how made liable-Trusts when executed-Registry Acts Liability of the husband for the debts ofthe wife
 Rehearings and Bills of Review, when granted Foreign divorces of Carolina Marriages-Law of Marriage-Lmtations and revcrsions of personal property -Greenuiue (S. O. Mountaineer
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-30
PETERSBURG, (Va. ) July 12.


 The SeaSon.-There is no doubt that the late Cor present. spell of wet weather has done great injury to the Wheat Crop. It is the opinion of several in teligent country friends with whom we have con-. yersed within day two, that the loss to Farmers generally in this neghborhood, will be fully one half A gentleman from Kent County, Md. informs the Editor of the American Farmer that "he saw the Wheat standing in shocks, and having the appear ance of green grass, so completely had it become grown"-and letter from a Correspondent Of that paper, dated Cambridge, July ?, announces "the fatal, final and utter destruction of the remnant of the Wheat Crops of Dorset; that portion which the frost and fly had left, being sprouted rottened and ruined, by the immense and almost continued floods of rain (which had poured down in torrents" for the eight or ten days previous during which time the crops had been cut or cutting, and had been literally inundated and destroyed"
 Nor are our fears excited alone for the Wheat Crop, thus damaged and lost just at the moment of harvest-growing Corn likewise is in much danger, as well from the low grounds suffering by flood at present, as from apprehended injury to the highland fields should long drought succeed.