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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08
SpLENpIDFETE ATpARIS

A writer in the last kncke,bockcr describes a
ministerial fote given by the French Premier al
which he was an invited guest, where were the King
his son, aud the royal family generally. The writer
says:
Following the crowd | asccndod couple OF
steps which led from the apartment had first en-
tered 10 the gallery in the rear. Here succeed
ed in obtaining position that commanded a view OF
the gallery OF the two dancing rooms, and the ante
room had just left Not far ttom me stood the
Turkish ambassador. He was dressed in rich orr
entail costume, which not even his digni6cd and no.
bic figure could redeem from air OF Eastern ldsci-
vIousncss and ellemnacy. III viewed bis dress with
aversion, beheld his face with equal astonishmeut
II ever mans countenanoe was made in the image
OF ms Makers, his might be sand 10 have been.
Full OF serene thought aud compassionate humanity,
venerable with years, reflection was stamped in It's
every lneament. lie stood apart from others, look
ing on the scene around him, mute, absent. uncon-
cerned, to all appearance buried in deep meditation.
Here, alone among Christians, he tho SOLITARY
OF religion sh,ch once Threatened to
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

1t stated in some of the Montreal paper. tina,
Lord DuRnAM has received a despatch from Presi-
dent VAN BuREN informing him that Gordon of
Lodges has been formed along the frontier in
which oahs are exacted of sccrcsy and fidelity, the
object OF which is TO concert and make an attack on
the frontier when rlc winter sets IN. Beyond
doubt there is good deal OF alarm in Canada caus-
ed by rumors from this side the llne
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
ASSORTMENT COMPLETE.
SEDE. 2lIIa EaSa

HANING received almost our entire stock of
Il FALL and WINTER GOODS, (Which is
indeed unusually largc) are now prepared to of,
Ter TO purchasers even greater inducements than we
have ever before offered.
Thankful Tor the very liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed upon US, respectfully solicit. and con
hdently expect continuance of the same. pledging
ourselves, Al the same tIme to sell many descriptions
of Goods, lower than they can readily be bouc Int in
any other house. We only asl, a call, To convince
the most mcredulous.
The following constitutes but portion, and may
give some idea OF the extent Of our Stock:
1000 pr. Shoes of various kinds, very cheap
1900 Machnaw, Rose, Whitney, and Dulle Blan-
kets. remarkably low,
1000 yds. PLAIN and plard Linscy, from 5 Cd to IS.
5000 " 6-i X 81 Pulled Cloth, much lower than
usual,
600 " heavy wllled Plains, good substitute ls4
Napt Cotton,
100 ps. French and English Mcrinos u Circasans
soc Galleoes various Kinds and qualities,
Is 20 bales Brown Domestics.
Large lot 81, 4-4,4G-i, and s 4 Bed Ticking
II doz. II emstitchcd Linen Cam llandkis. Is CD
Merno, Cashmere, NOLAN, SILK, Worsted and Cot
ton Hosiery,
Splendid assortment SILK aud Cotton Umbrellas,
Kentucky Jeans, Napt Cotton and Casslnets,
tlannrls, oiall colors audqualities,
\ splendid assortment Of Silks aud Sans,
comets, Hoods and Ribbons. great variety,
ChallcyS and Mouslin De Lanes very handsome,
ps. super fine wool dyed black Cloth,
/ " crird super do do do
Fine and super fine blue do
Heavy Beave, Cloth for over Coats,
Cassimeres and Nestings, good assortment
Besides great variety of other Goods OF which we
ask but an examination. BURTON * ROBES.
Oct. : IS If
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08
STIC IYTELLIGENCE.
rye,a he Aep York Courier.
TUT 1T q " ~ -
rTTFR FROM HENRY A. WISE.

LETTER FROM HENRY a. WISE,
I'be following leitcr from Mr.. Wise, the Justly dis
,;neuisl,ed member of Congress from Nnginia-ihe
.,,lous champion OF popular righis-thc eloquent
defender OF popular Iberiy-was received in reply
IN the Committee wbo invited him to attend the
late meeting Of Wing Young Men at Masonic Hall
and has been handed TO US Tot publication. We
capno but regret that accidental circumstances pre-
vented Mr.. Wise from taking part IN the meeting !
but his reply will be read with the less interest
for il indicates the feeling that might have hcen an
iicpaied from his character and position before tho
country:
AccoMAck c. II. Va October 25th, ls3s.
Genllemen-Yours Of the 29ih ult reached me
not until very lately. TOO late for nc 10 eomp,
will, il. aiterinc request attend pnblic meeting OF
the Wing Young Men OF the city OF Now OH on
the 10Th nstanl.-I had been absent at The Virginia
Sprincs.and auendingj the Courts Of the surfoun-
ding circuit, when | received your letter; and
have deepv to regret that was not in place To get
II sooner for should hars cerainly dropped bust
ness and every thing 10 lily TO meet you, = lace 10
face" Our only hope nov u IN ,he State oil Ne"
York her Wings may save us from the iniatuauon
OF other States in which our trust seemed sure, bat
Which appear have fallen into the bands OF the en-
my almost without cause. But there Is cause
QUO know Of the " Executive IL too strong Tor The
People" The very party which raises such an out
cry against all monopolics have built Up the most
Immense and fearful OF all monppoies-that Of Pc
litieal power and meney power nthe hands Of one
corporatiou alone, the President Of the United
States There are bat three sources Of power
know of in The government. the Power o. the pub
lie money. the Power OF the public lands, and
the Power of the public officers. all three enn-
stiiaiing what is called the power OF Patronage
Who has all three OF these powers and all II
cidrnis to them The President, none Other
Aud vet to the an-mOnoposls there IL no terror
n, all in this monster monupoast Of all =! Genlle-
men, | thank YOU ior the Kind terms Of your INVITA-
ton, md am de,oiedly your brother Wing.
HENRY A. WISE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

SILK ~ LouisiANh.--Ftom tho New Orlean.
Bee, learn fact as gratifying rs it - surprising
Mr.. Coviugton. in The parish oil ST. Tdmmany, has
for years cultivated the Mnrus Mutcauils 10 great
extent, and some 10 or II planters in that PARISH
alone have together 100000 trees. The climate and
koil arc admirable for tins culture. and Mr. {. be
lleves silk will soon be great article OF commetce in
that State. ~ !. Ssar.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

% We cheerfully tender the use OF our columns
to Capt. Coles aud his friends during the present
canvass. Wedeslrc to do no injustice to that gentle
mann to withhold from him the most nple means
of indicating his claims and defending his course
We not afraid Of 4" fee discussion" nor pos
ed to let the people but side Of the question.
Let them come forward, and they shall be heard.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

The FRrNcu BLocRApE.-A correspondence
which took place between Lieut.. FAnRAuur. com
manding the L. $. ship Eric, and Admiral Btzocnr,
ofihe French aiding squadron has nrnhlishsd
in the New Orleans papers fiom which II appears
that all vessels thai show themselves on tho Mexican
COAST are considered as medlstnc a breach Of the
blockade. aud. as such, viii be detained until the de-
olson OF the Government be known.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08
FRENCH WORK.

PUST OPENED, Il large lot Of superior French
- Worked sapES and COLLARS, together
with black blue black aud eolourcd Silks, of the rlcl-
est lusue and best quality, Muuslin dc Lanes and
ScMls. somcthing new,) besides many othei articles
IA the fancy line, to which We particularly by invite
The attention oil the LADIES'.
IORNER & WATSON.
Grt % IL if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

Singular Circums'ance-Mr Brown. the oversee,
on the plantation of Mrs. J. Hunt. in the parish oil
Concordia La. about midway between the Missis-
sppi liver and Lake ST. John while digging a well
found rife gun twenty two feet below the surface
ei sun cane brake, with gum trees growing upon ii
from three 10 iOur feet in diameter The stock Of
the rife is Of walnut, has antique appearance, and
bears in distinct letters, the Of the probable ma
her &. Kline. There was no Loeb to be found with
re sspv
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

AGQEITTAI, OF Mr.. TRUETT.-Wo hear
from Springfield, Illinois tina, the nrl Of f'eury Il.
Tfnet, charged with tho murder OF Or. Early Of
that place ~s Ind DUNG thu, werk and the accus
cd ACQUITTED. Mr.. 1rnru IA the Register Of the
land office Gaeni and son Law OF tho Hon. WIN.
l.. MAY The controversy which led 10 the death
cf Dr. Eaty, grew OF polltos and espec ally the
proceedings of the Van Burrn conyrouou, held lass
sriing NJ andalia 4 great degter Of taucour has
been manifested towards tho accused duIiu. tie time
intervening before hs arrival.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

MuLrIcAuLIs TRErs.-Much has hcen said =
bout the great quantity OF Motus Multlcanlis trees in
France and other portions of Europe. We observe It
stated on authority of Gen. Tallmadgc, who visited
nil the principal silk districts Of that country. that
there are even now moro Morus Mult,au, tree IN
the u. States than there are 10 the whole OF tu-
rope
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

FROM TEXAS. The dcpredations OF the Indian,
on the frontier still continue. The county between
the Colorado and Gonzales was SO much infested BY
them 10 mako il unsafe for PERSONS to travel ex
ccpt in companies Of five or ten
The Houston Telegraph of the 9Th inst states, that
the entire tube Of lonkewa Indians had been capur
eddy the citizens of the West and taken to Victoria.
Having been surrounded IN their Camp they sutren-
dsred without the least show Of resistance.
The crew OF schooner arrived at Galveston from
Baltimore, picked up about fifty bales of cotton,
which they found floating near The Gulf stream.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

Tho aboye, confirmed by following letter TO a
merchant IN New Orleans T.urIco Oct. 7.
We know not II the revolution has ns ramlGcarlons
ia the Interior. hut IT though IT las II thu. IL 80,
and the troops here seconded by othels the pre-
seut government Mexico must t, and we shall have
arrangement with France.
Every lhin9 Ina. passed OH here III the greatest or
der
We hare vessel To blockade us. A soon a. one
appears the rovolutionisfs intend to let the captain
know what they have done. and beg linn not to pre-
vent vessels coming IN, IN 4 state Of re
behon against the General Government.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

a CrRosITy-lhere is TO be seen at Daniel Hell
ttch's in Wcisembarg township Lehigh county,
Pa. Snake with two heads, and what makes it more
remarkable one teach end. It's about . feet 10 =
and IL nch thick. The hay maAeis OF Mr.. IIellrch,
killed it before it WAS discovered that it had two
heads
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08
&C r,nc unon The approved Republican max I'M of

who, aching upon the approved Republican maxim of
93. are always jealous of the augmentation OF
Executive authority aud power
II isreay amusing, however, 10 see those, who,
like the present Representative OF this District in
Congress and Others III 1884, denounced the plan OF
locking up the public treasure in vaults" tax
ing the opposite ground, and vowing that this the
great healing measure which is 10 save the govern
ment and people from corruption and ruin! They
must have been very blind in 1884. else they ara
very keen. GIFTED now The fact is, however.
that they would now, then, have opposed th.
measure had it been opposed by the Presdent--thus
showing that they do not think foi themselves, bur
permit the President like another Pope, speaking
through his "Cardinals,' to think FOR them, Arc
snch men safe guides for the people ! Are they
worthy to be entrusted with the guardianship and
defence Of the public liberties
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

"hur, 'dcra Fdmes"--Ihe Philadelphia Ga.
,ctte, IN mentioning the death IN Sing Sing prison,
of Walter +. osgood, lato q lawyer Of the city OF
New \ otk, says:
" Tins person, II We mistake not was relative by
marriage OF the family Of DO Wit Clinton. The
shock otiho chime among his kindred was overwhclm-
ing. Shortly after his iia and sentence his sister
stunc with his disgrace, and mourning for his fate
Killed. herself aud laid her bruised and broken heart
in the grave before he went to prison.
Such are the evil fruits that spring from the
rctwhelming hunger and thirst for gold--uhich
make not only irIsers Of o,ereachers but crimes OF
every degree. Larcd nacluiy. that slave OF tho
dark and dusty NINE" empues move plaques upon
the paths Of men, than were embraced in all the walls
OF the Apocalypse.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

A Cow, the property Of Mr.. +. Mont OF IVES.
Springfield, (Mass) during sixty days, beginning
June last, gave one thousand Darte tnairc3 and Tor
ty-sir quarts of milk averaging o2b quarts per
day. The largest yield was II quarts III the nom
ing. and G IN the evening.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

In the village Of Cahaiic Illinois, there's church
standing which erected by the first French set
tiers. ia 1908, hundred aud forty wears ago.
The bell TINT hangs in the steepIe Was brought over
from France more thanten years before the church
w1s but
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

Among tho article, exhibited n the Far of lhe
Ne" lolk American Institute VI, Portrait Of
Ctrsf. copied from Guido, done IN bead work N
various coorcd heads inserted IN the manner oi
mosaic work, from Mfs. kIlpstein Of Philadelphia.
Zach bead has dl1erent shade, and IS sown
BY the same Lads-A child ~Ifha Lamb, worn
cd III woisled, OF sds floss on ground Of slls vel
vet. Also, Dog, ,rfy great curiosity, IN long
s,'k floss an ground OF silk and lnen. Also. \
handsome Landscape, with hcures aud psr'peeu,e,
&c.
There i, by tho same Lady, who possesses app,-
tcrily entlahe talent IN every vatety Of needle
and tapestry work, rlano cover Of black cloth,
with figures ofsun flowers, and bird most taste
fully worked uron the same 10 ~orsed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

Gov Riner has issued proclamation dccl,ting
who were elected members OF Congress Tor Perm
sylvania nj the late clcction, and among them is
Charles Nay lor. This settles Mr.. Chatlcs jared 10
ceTsoli.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

REVOLUTION IN MEN C,-Totho Nov Or
leans lulIein Of the 25lh ult. NC are indebted fof
tho particulars OF CERTAIN ~ tdat events recently
Transported IN Mexico. On thu - Ia 81 October the
CARLSON Of TampicO rose IN arms, aud pronounced
~ (lvor ot The Constitution = "a. Lieut. Col
Montenegro Was chosen temporary commander Of
tho place.
The former governor, General Jose de las pictro.
and several other officers, taken into custody
and embarked on board the DANISH brig Adelaide
Afcr getting To sea, these officers landed The
l}fassos ST Jago.
Tho royoluuon.ls count on the influence Of Don
Vital lofaandeh, former governor Of the state of
| VamaulIpas. They have with thcm Don Manuel
Nurces, very popular and influential man. late chief
Of Pueblo Nr,Jo. They have 1000 under
arms, and arc IN communication with General Urea
who began tbs revolution the West, and Is one Of
ih, abcst generals in the Mexican service.
90 the 18th Oh l2th Of October, General picdros
reached Aatamoras, aud induced the Mexican gene
tai at that place to march with 1900 men, iur the
purpose Of attacking the federal pauy III Tamaulipa,
and rampleo.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

Among tho many pupils about to enter the Col
leee OF New Jersey, at the opening Of the next scs
SION, are two young Cherokee Indians, usphews Of
John Ross.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

MELANCHOLY AFFAIR.-We learn hv tho
Mail boat OF LAST evening that Mr. Edr and Face of
tho house Of Face & Baker, merchants AT Chat.
nhooehcc, committed suicide on Monday evening
last, by cutting his throat with razor. Mr. Face
respectable citizen, and enjoyed to great ex-
tcut the confidence Of his neig hbors and aoquanan.
ces. Domestic difficulties assigned ~ the mo
tiyes for bis rash conduct pdidclicOta Ga,eHs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08
Thea sooid .c.m h B. rs My On crrh d ~

count Tor the MUMMY u fIUr v HttV NVhrN'h 'Hr
surface ofthe hard ground, and 1T such . distance
from either the river On the lake, but tho soppos
ton that the channel Of tho Mississippi once on
that spnl-that The rife was dropped and sunk in
the stream. and thai ,hange IN the bed Of The river
filed up the old channel, and imbodded tho rfe IN
The shore.
The only officially in the solution /, to account
for The length Of time necessary 10 effect eioat a
a change In what sraf was the German fine inseni.
ed How long ago could 1t have been possible for
an Indian or French hunter to baro bad such rife
upon the waters Of the Mississippi How many
years would have been required IN accommodating
the soil twenty two feet in depth, with gum tees 81
such SIZE on it, sutfaeef
These arc questions for the antiquarian as well rs
the seolngis to answer.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08
BLANKETS for gsoad Covering.

b WNERS Of boats are invited to call and buy
~ superior article oi BLANKETS, at the store
# J. }. pURRlS x DUFFEL.
Oct. 10 Is #
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08

The act was OF NIL s4n., covered With uncut
velvet and very molly painted. Sneh 40 event
oup HI 10 inspire some bard TO odd another canp 10
Coerefs Task, bringing the subject up to ia. pm
sent siatu vi affairs y. l. Joar. Corr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-08
WANTED To PURCHASE,
let 90

a.'LAX SEED, Feathers, Buuer and Wool, for
which the market priee will be paid
GEO. BAGBY.
Oct. 90 Gtif
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-01-04
SPECTATOR.
-STAUNToN-
THURSDAY, JAN. 4, 1888.

@The Legislature of Virginia as
sembled at the capitol in Richmond
on Monday last, according to the law
passed at the last annual session. II is
to be hoped they will abate somewhat OF
their accustomed care of "Federal Re-
lations" and look more to interests a,
home. The old family estate has Ger.
tainly supported us we'll in our extrava.
gance, but it has become sadly impover.
ished by long neglect, and now require.
all our attention. Besides, it must be
obvious, that we have lost much of on,
influence with our relations" aud thai
they begin to regard us rather as '.poo,
kin. "A proper seH-respect, therefore.
should induce us to be not quite SO lavish
in our attentions.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-01-04
From the ~ o. True american Express
Slip, Dec. Is.
IMPORTANT NEWS FROuTEyAS


IMPORTANT NEWS FROM TEXAS
The following information. relative ,o
Texas, was received by Mr.. Merwine. a, the
Brasso' ST. Jago, from source he deems en-,
titled 10 credit.
November 22d, a battalion of infantry con .
sis''ng OF about two hundred men, with two
pieces OF artillery crossed the Rio Grsnde
ard took up the line of march towards Tex
as.
November 23d, "a battalion of cavalry eros.
sed' and Joined the infantry. Il consisted OF
two hundred and fifty men.
November 9th, a battalion OF Sappers ais,
crossed, with the intention of unitinp with
the other troops.-There were also anon,
l2oo men near the river Colorado. in the Ii.
mus OF Texas: On the 22d, about six hun.
dred entered Matamoras from the inter;or
making the number of troops in that place
about three thousand, lii confidently he.
iieved that this division intends marching
into Texas, and it is supposed tina, the firss
movement OF the Mexicans will be to take
possession OF tbe Drusas inlet, which leads ia
The Casino. The squadron, it was supros-
Gu, would be up in few days, from Vera
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-01-04
From the Nashville Banner.

The PRESIDENT AND EX-PRRsIDENr.
The old Chief Of the Hermitage, himself.
appears to have lost all hopes OF Mr.. Van
Buren,s success in threading in the footsteps
oil his Industrious predecessor. An inteIii-
gent and responsible correspondent comms.
nlca!es the fact, that on his recen, yisi, 70
Nashville, Gen. Jackson remarked, thai
Mr. Van Buren's Administration must ro
a''0n That he knew that SO soon as Mr.. Van
puren called Congress together in Sep,em.
u ~, On" r. merely admitted THAI he nigh,
boI u DC wrong, his fate was sealed if he
session, he would not now lie in n mINon,rv
But, said he, although the President INNS,
go down, he will fall Ia a CLoR1ous Gauss
we 90 not pretend 10 give the exact words
SAD 10 nave been used on the occasion re,
, re To- Out have stated the substance OF
the reUarks.