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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-08-18
From Tie Ncp lorL Star.

The Case At Mr.. Rofhbua--Tle amount of
his dcialca',ons has been variouslv stated being
between one and Two millions of dollars. lie was
extensively enjoyed IN the purchase OF real estate
III building houses and hotels, in running stages
and steamboats,, and IN the most complicated opc-
raiions, requiring immense sums OF money, which
only could he procured at heavy sacrifices, and
Which led 10 various lorgcrrS sustain his credit
II is possible that his property by lndicous man
aecmrnt may be made to pay his debts, although
II must sniicr from from heavy uSurious interest.
The case OF MIR. Rathbun is calculated To make
and should make, Il deep impression all who
are engaged in wish to plunge into extensive
pecaidftons. This spirit is spreading like pcsti-
lcncc over the land, giving almost 10 every thing
fictitious value and Importance, and mocuatng
almost every man with that deadly venom called
uAnlcr, which urges them To make attempts 10
achieve a fortune suddenly, which should be the
result Of time, economy, and industry. This spir
it grew out al the vice of the political age in which
we live. The commencement of the calamity is
the case of Rotbbun, who, without the necessary
means, purchased every whcrc-every thing
dipped into every speculation, and pushed ahead
so quick as TO founder him IL resources, and, final
", in character. comfort, and liberl, drove him
10 crime, aud finally will hand him in "A prison for
the reminder of his life, instead of enjoying that
comfort and peace OF mind which result from in
dustry and competence.
This disposition to become suddenly rich and
die suddenly rich is species ofinsany-a mono
mania, which men should quickly shake off, and
Danish the idea the moment il presents itself to
the magination-lS it fit that nlan should plunge
into every spccnlation-run every kind Of risk
pass slccplcss nights and comlorlless days in the
requirement of vast wcath-and for what -? To
die and leave tito csiravagan sons, who, mol know
lng the value of money, waste it in folly and dis
spntion. We would not dccry enterprise we
would not wish to check prudent, discreet, cal
cualing spirit of speculation but we do protest
against Av,RlcE, the old mans curse.
Let us be content; use what we have soberly
and discreelly, and cndcator by industry and la
Dor To acquire more but let not be carried a.
way in this whrlwind and tempest of speculation,
which, if il makes man, il unmakes twenty.
Let things take their natural and proper course,
and, thank heaven, even in that way all go fast
enough, without encouraging this ho,-hed, forcing
system of speculation--this anxious, driving, era
wing desire to make money rapidly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-08-18
SELECTIONS.
From the National Mtchiscnccr.
TIE. HISTORY OF THE CONSTIrlf


10 every American reader, not only 10 every
statesman and politician, but 10 every freeman
capable of rightly estoomng the institutions under
which we live no forthcoming work can be of
greater interest than the only authentic History
of the Constitution of the United States, from the
lucid and faithful pon of Jan.cs Madison, the first
Tor one OF the lirst) oi its grea, founders and arch
fleets. OF the value OF such work no one,
could be better Judge than Mr.. Madison himself.
and he has in his VIII, providing for its publica-
ton, borne the most emphatic testimony On the
subject, whilst directing the avail, of the public,-
ton to be applied 10 purposes wholly di,intcrestcd
humane and literary. We are indebted To u friend
for u COPY OF so much oi the VIII of the isiri-
Gus deceased dated April Il, 1880 as relates
To ll,s work in which, As follows, We are sure that
our readers will find much to interest them:
" give all my personal estate of every dcscrip-
ton, ornamental rs we'll ms useful, except rs
hereinafter otherwise given, 10 my dear wife and
| also give 10 her all my manuscript papers, hay
inc entire confidence IN her discreet and proper
Use OF them, but subject To the qualification IN the
succeeding clause. Considering the pccunritv
and magnitude OF the occasion which produced
the Convention At Philadelphia in 1887, the chal-
actrrS who composed il, the Constitution which
resulted from their deliberations its effects during
uldl OF So many Years ON the people living
der IT, aud the interest IL inspired among the friends
OF ircc government, II l. not an unreasonable IN
ference that "A careful aud cNtcndod rcpor, of TIM,
proceedings and discussions of that body, Which
were with closed doors by member who uas
constant in his attendance, will he particularly
gratifying to the People Of the United States, and
all who take an interest IN the progress of political
science and the OF true liberty. 1t is my de.
sire that the report made by me should be pub
li>hcd under her authority and direction and rs
the publication may yield a considerable amount
beyond the necessary expenses thereof give the
nett proceeds thereof 10 my wife, charged with the
following Legacies to be paid out of that fund
only" &c. &c.
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EXYE.N.SITE .S1LE
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES, HARD.
WARE, &c.

VIE stock OF Merchandise OF the late Henry
II bRowN,J r., not having been disposed OF entire,
as was anticipated the Storehouse, which is nearly
opposite the Banks, will be opened in pursuance of
former advertisement, on FRIDAY, the LIST OF July,
ana the valuable assortment of Goods offered for sale,
by retail, IN lots to suit purchasers, for CASH.
the most reduced prices.
The Executor, who is DESTROYS of closing the bu-
sics' as s"on as possible, ri the necessity of
offering great inducements TO the public in order to
hasten sales, and will expect 10 satisfy purchasers
that decided bargains may be had Tor cash. The
stock oi Goods is of the most valuable and va
red character, embracing onl, large supply of
the principal staple and Standard Goods, but al
most every article in every line OF business, conStl-
tutlng, III the fullest sense, Fancy and J0rjety
Store There is in the House but an nconsidcra-
BILE amount of the Goods which hand two
Years ago, whilst the greater part of the whole
are such as have just been purchased at New
ork, not cut OF broken, and MANY hot Yet taken out
oil the boxes and packages. These Goods were
bought late in the season, while there was pressure
IN the money market after the merchants We're chief
y supplied, and sales consequently dull, so as plo-
baby 10 cause slight depression IN prices. Owing,
also, 10 the period at which they bought, they
comprise the freshest importations and very latest
fashions. The commercial community Is already re
LEVIED. in seme measure from the pecnniary cnhar-
raSsmcnt, under which, from temporary cacscs, II has
lately laborcd, and If, generally anticipated, tins
pressure about to be followed by general eXpau-
sion of the money and resources Gtthe country, pr
ces will Of course rise, and the present moment will
be shown 10 have been the most favorable both to
customers, and to those who bay 10 sell again, for
supplying themselves with Goods.
J.TBROWN,
Erecuior Of Henry Bro,ea, Jr.
CO Country Mrchants as well as thosr from
Town, are respectfully invited 10 call anmakc mp
sorted lots and parcels ofGoods. which shall he fur
nl>hed ON the most satisfactory terms.
June 30
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TO MERCHANTS.

WOULD take this method of informing my
l. Customers and Merchants generally, that they
will find a much larger " more general assortment
of CHINA, GLASS X EARTIlEN W ARE,
this Fall, at my ne,o Store, next door to the cor
ncr below the Banks, than have ever been ena-
bled to offer them before. The building is recent
ly erected with granite fronts, and adapted cspe-
cally to this business, which offers facilities TO do
large IIhoicsdie Business. Ry the first arri-
raj from Lirepool (Which will be in few days
| expect in the Fall supplies, when | can conf
IDENTIFY assure Merchants the inducements offered
will ensure their custom.
JOSEPH ID. EVANS.
The Danville Reporter, Wythc Mounancer
Abingdon Statesman and Knoxville Register will
insert the above 3 times and forward their &C
counts.
August II Is
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Sale of Land, in Amherst County.

nN the Sd day of September next, there Will
~ be sold, at Amherst courthouse, before the
Tavern door of Jonathan \. Stout, credit of
one and two years, equal proportions, the purcha-
sers giving negotiable notes, with good endorSers,
PAYABLE at one of the Banks at Lynchburg, the
tract oil Land whcrcon Col. Richard Harrison now
resides-pursuant to a decree pronounced at the
Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chanccry, OF
Amherst county, on the 9th day of April, 1896,
between the President, Directors and Company
of the Bank of Virginia, and the President, Drec-
tors and Company ofthe Farmers Bank of Nirg-
mia, Plaintiffs, and Richard Harrison and others
defendants, to the highest bidder.
THOMAS n. EUBANk, Sheriff
of 1mherst county, Commr.
August s t3S
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HSGEf1'lfEIbhi SPRINGS,

- TIL ATEB on Butlaloc River in the county al
- Amherst l5 miles of the Court House, D miles
from Lexington, and p miles from Lynchburg.
In calling the attention OF the public 10 these
Springs, watering place. the subscriber takes
caslon to remark that they are no new discovery, al
though unknown 10 the distant public until last sea
son. For many years they have been nuncrously al
tended by persons from the sun Oundlng coun-
try. who will readily testify to their Medicinal
vrtues-bu owing to the fact that the former oecu-
piers filled them tenants at the viii al the owners,
who would neither sell norimprove the property, IN
ducemcnts, in the way of comfortable accommoda-
tlons to distant Strangers could not be offered.
Within the last Is months very large and com
modous Hotel. with comfortable Cabins, have been
erected, sufficient 10 entertain 300 persons.
The water has been anal yzed, and found 10 con
tain the essential ingredients, sulphur, soda, I'm an
unusual proportion) and magnesia aud the subscrl-
Der say with the fullest confidence that II certiil-
Gates of fact this required they can be obtained
of many individuals, whose experience of their virtues
enables them 10 say that they not surpassed by
any waters in Virginia, for most of the diseases
mon to our cllmate-ln cases OF Dyspepsia deranged
condition of the stomach and breast, liver diseases,
and diseases of debility generally and to delicate te
males and children, they peculiarly adapted. Fer
this fact, the highest authority among the medica
faculty. can be offered in this section of country. as
well as the better evidence of full and ample tests from
individuals by actual experience.
The season will again commence ON the 10th OF
June. The subscriber grateful for the liberal pat
ronage heretofore enjoyed, both from his old
friends and strangers again invites them 10 visit HIM
with confidence ON ms part, that whilst he will be re-
Enumerated for unrrmlttcd eNcrtious 10 please, that
they will be repaid in improvement of health.
The rates of fare will be the same last year,
Board per week, St 90
do do day 90
Horses per week 3 80
do do day, -
Children and servants, half price.
=. S.-Ilaying been requested by some OF my
county men, prepare dinner for the celebration
of the anniversary of American Independence, ON
the ith of July next, lwoud say TO those persons
who are disposed 10 unite with MS on that occasion,
the will only be charged the subscription rates for
dinner and regular boarding rates for after time.
Visitors for health viii pay nothing extra
Jme2 Is W. l.. SAL NDERS.
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CLOTHING BUSINESS,

n all its different branches They will cut ana
make any tllng in the tailoring line. The public
are respectfully invited to call and their stock,
whether they want to purchase or not which cor
ssts as follows: Cloths, black, blue, brown, pc
lish green, adelaide and summer cloths of different
hades Over Goats, drab, gray, brown, and 9th
crs, such as Pctersham of different colors Frock
Coats, blue, black and green summer cloths; black,
blue, brown and grey cloth; Dress Goats, black,
blue and green summer cloths e: Pantaloons, black,
blue and other shades of CLOTH black, grey, brown.
green, drab, white, blue, and different stripes !;
Nestsof many kinds and colours; Grass Linen
Goats and Jackets Jackets of many kinds; Shirts :;
Shams Drawers; Suspendcrs Stocks, Tc-
nant's and Lambs Hats Caps Shoes j; Gloves !;
&c, &c. which they are determined to sell low.
The goods are made under their Superintcn-
dance. }. BRANNAN 60.
At the Store, formerly occupied by Mr.. Phelps,
as an auction room, Main street, opposite Now
lin Bei ger x Co.
Nav l6 IS
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SLAVERY DIscrssIoNIN SCorLAND.-Thc Rev.
Robert }. breckenridge, having proceeded as De-
lreaic from the General Assembly Of the PresbY-
terrain Church, in the L. States, TO the Congrega-
tional Union of England and Wales, was in due
time challenged Ivy the agtaor George Thomp-
son, TO public discussion the subject of slavery
and its kindred topics. Mr.. Breckenridge accept
ed the challenge, and the discussion took place in
Glasgow, commencing on the evening oil June 18th,
in DR.. Wardaw's Chapel. DR.. Wardaw himself
presided. The audience, by agreement, was linn
tied 10 1900, who were admitted by ticket. The
London Patriot of the Goth, Ga furious Anti-Slave-
~ papcr,) contains sketch of the first nights de-
bate, occupying eight closely printed columns.
This is all that we have seen of the discussion.
We observe also that the London Record semi
religious paper, was giving it place in its
lun'ns. With these exceptions we find no mem
ton of the affair in any of the London papers, or
of its results. Probably each party claimed the
victory.
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NEW STEAM BoAT.-1he New Orleans papers
are very much pleased with ii new steam boat IN
tended to be placed upon the line between that
city and Mobile
" She is built upon new plan, which recon-
mends itself greatly to passengers. The boilers
are placed upon the guards out Of IA line with the
cabin, having the wheel houses also intervening,
so that in of an unfortunate explosion, no
hurt or damage can be possibly sustained by pas
seneers This is desidcratum long sought for
in the construction of steamboats,, and il at last ac
complshed, the rewards due to the contrvance
will prove as ample as the merit
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by postmastcrs OF the balances due from them ;
the bank accounts OF the Department the open
lng OF dead letters, and tho disposition of the val
tables found in them, and every other matter hav-
my relation to the administration OF the Depart
ment not committed to his three Assistants.
All letters relative To losses IN the mail or mail
depredatons, all letters from posmasters cnclo-
sing certificates of dcpoSllc, all letters of banks
having reference TO their accounts, and all other
letters in relation to any matter or thing appcrtan-
ing to the Department, which j, not assigned by
law to the Auditor, or by.rcgnlolion TO OF the
Assistants, should be addressed To the Postmaster
General
Atpirnn's Orrnr
The late law established the Office of" tnIifor
ot The Treasury far the Post Oncr Department."
To this office the law assigns The duty of settling
all accounts of the Post Office Department, wlc-
her ri poStmaNtcrS, contractors, or others.
Charles X. Gnrlnc,, t,sl. is the Auditor, and
all accounts against or with the Post Office De-
partmcn, (uthcr than po>tmastrrS' quarterly nc-
counts all letters in relation 10 accounts all letters
enclosing the receipts OF contractors. all letters re-
turning drafts GA poStmi>etS, and all letters ma
KIM elaimS explanatory Of accounts, should be-
addressed 10 him.
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NOTICE..

10y virtue of "a deed of trust executed by y
ID BRAN Paul, to secure a debt due }. n NJ
Booth bearing date Sth March, 1896, and duly
recorded in the clerks office of Franklin County
Court, the subscriber will sell, at Rocky Mount, on
Saturday 2Oth day of the present month, to the
highest bidder, for cash, one Negro Boy (Georgc)
about 2 years of age; and very desirable House
and Lot in Rocky Mount The subscriber will
only convey the title vested in him as trustee.
The title however, is beloved 10 be unquestiona-
bic. JUN u. iA1Lo
August 'ua
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FOR SALE.

Y TRACT of one hundred and eighty two
- acres of land, on Cheese Creek, in the Coun-
Wn u, oampbell. am by letter requested by
W ; ;',am A. Lamb, of Randolph county, Indiana,
io 'n'o'n the Public he wishes to sell the above
;a"u also to say that he, the said Lamb will be
~ we heghborhood from about the 18Th of this
.I"' ",'''l late in the fall. The land is well a.
nlana 10 .he culture Of grain and tobacco. The
y vo" sufficient to work three hands to ad-
cos.ar, e' VIII" good log dwelling house and ne
deen,cJ out houses. further description is
view for themselves 10 pI TW'n pI T W
August II NV ~ o.
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CASH FOR WHEAT.

YINIIE subscriber having rented the Amherst Mills,
1 will at all times pay the highest market price
for Wheat, dcvcrcda, the Mills, Any person de
lvcring Wheat who not willing TO take thep price
at the time of delivery, settle the same at any
time previous lst January, 1887 ,,,,
SAME. Nj. CROW.
R-Ground Plaster will be furnished TO the
customers at the Mill, at cost and charges
;. NJ. GROW.
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IL. WHITEHEAD.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

HAS located himself in Lynchburg, and will
n practice in the Inferior and Superior Courts
u u the Corporation of Lynchburg, counties Of
campbell, Amherst and Nelson. His Office is
P u, Maln street, one door above Mr.. Charles
"e,pI Auction Store where he may be found
at an ines except when attending the Courts.
August 8 ts
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TnE RArnnuN FoaERrEs.-Since Saturday
morning, Wall street has presented one scene of
confusion and excitement, in consequence of the
discovery ofonc Of the most extensive and auda-
cious iorgercs on the record OF crime. The au-
thor OF the mischief, Benjamin Rathbun, has long
enjoyed the unbonndcd confidence of the brokers
and moneved institutions in this city, and il was
even difficult 10 convince those whose names ar-
pcarcd as forgery before them, of the reality of
the case more than OF his personal friends,
when fully convinced of this reality, even paid the
demand at the bank, hoping to save the reputation
OF one So universally respected.
We cite, rs an instance, the payment Of a SIN
gle note oi l5,0OO on Saturday, ut ore of our
banks. ~ J. ErWrss
We happen To know one or TWO circumstances
not yet stated which may interest onr readers.
Mr. Rahbun, some twenty five years ago, did
very laree business at Cherry Valley and bad
something like n Bank, in eunncxion will, his IA
thcr, hut ultimately failed.
1t WIS understood there thai he had committed
several iotgcries, but chow that part of the mat
Ter WIS lm>hed. From Cherry Valley he reno
we'd 10 Sandn<kv, in Ohio, where partl, in consc-
quenee ol sickness Of himself and family. he be-
came extremely poor, that the whole wardrobe
OF the honselml was ON their backs In ilis condi-
ton about 20 years ago he entered Buffalo and hi
red "A small tavern with the furniture.
". y. Jour Cor.
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JOSEPH ID. EVANS.
H o r s e 10 S T.

Ll~> ESTRAYED or Stolen from the sub
Q1A. scrber, living in Lynchbure, on Saturday
the Both ult. bay Horse, with two white hind and
one white foot and saddle mark on his
wetlers.-A liberal reward will be gwen, to any
one who will return said horse to the subscriber OF
give such information that he gets him again.
DAVID +. NJ. BLACK.
August Is
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BONN FITS.

WYE have just received from New York, a case
w of Fashionable Bonncts-amongst them,
some very fine Plain Straw-whch with other
pretty Goods, will be sold low.
ROBINSON & ELLIOTT
ON CONSIGNMENT.
A few bales of superior Cotton Yarns, at facto-
80, ur;ccs X. X T..
June 2:s Is
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TERMS.
J.07He LyllCHbNyy VSYyjNjUno

/, printed trice reek, at "a per annum, payable in
odrance. No paper rH be discontinued, (bm at the
discretion ofthe Editors until all arredrdges are paid
NJ ADVERTISEMENTS miH be inserted at
80 cents per square, Tor iess,) the first time and 81
must be paid for previously to their insertion, unless tn,
payment be assumed by some responsible person in
Lynehburg.
AUietters to the Editors must be POST PAID.
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N or IC T.,

n oan.a ALTON wanted, suitable for Mer-
Womb h establishment one in the country
for sale 81 preferred. Any person having such either
,hrouob ,h ease tor term Of years, will address
Lynchburc. ''' o'''ce at tins place to e. ;. b.
August Is
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WAsnINGroN MoNrnrvr.-Thc Board ol
Managers of the Washington National Monument
Society invite designs for tins structure, intended
memorial of a Nations gratitude. 1t would
he To icttcr genus 10 prescribe any limits TO the
exercise of It's powers, which should, however, IN
this case, harmonou,y blend durability, simplci-
ty and grandr III. Although it is impracticabr al
present to estimate the extent of the contributions
that NAV be made, the designs may be prcdicaicd
On an expenditure ol not less tnan one million OF
dollars.
The Board of Managers will not offend Amef-
can genius much rs 10 Offer, IN this instance, IA
pccuniary reward. The artist whose design shall
be adopted will feel amply rcmnucratrd and all
the designs will be bound and carefully preserved,
to which end ii is requested that they be skcchcd,
near as may be, on paper OF an uniform SIZE, OF
the dim rnSons OF sixteen by Twenty-Five inches.
The designs to be directed TO
GEORGE WArrEnsToN, Secretary.
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builder will flo doubt in a month be supplied with
fifty others, hi, stores soon re-suppiied viii,
goods, and all his other interests fall into
the hands oil men of und capital. And ifhere-
after We do not make ,much noise abroad, we
must be content with the name We have always
sustained, oi commercial integrity and solvcncy.
Yours, &c.
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House and Lot for Rent,

~ ON Federal Hill, situated in good neigh
ET.@ hood, comfortable House for small IA
G2&. mily, and possession given Immediately.
ESTES X WHITEHEAD.
july - Is
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Col. John l.. " Wallace, auditor of Cincinnati,
fell dead while writing 1T his desk. He long hl'sd
the situation in which he died. He had At the
moment just finished deed, and wilhelm the acto
handing his pen to an individual TO sisn H. he iilI
forward and expired immediately.
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NOTICE.

YuNIiE subscribers are Just receiving quantity Of
North Carolina CLIPPED llERRINGS, in
in barrels. Those wishing 10 buy, would perhaps
upvell to give us call before they purchase.
ECIIOi.S u CI\DIEF,
Locsr end Of Non stnct
June 20 Is
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ISEFIsIGER ATORS.

TUST received, a few OF the above articles oil
y superior quality, lined with Ilnc, from No. !
f., : for sale at the Hardware Il Cutlery Store oil
RICH ARDS q Go.
July 1t
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LEMON SYRUP.

Tut RECEIVED a few dozen bottles fresh
y Lemon Syrup, IA convenient article for making
lemonade punch, &c. For sale by
JAMES +. ROYALL.
In IL IL