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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05
From hc Boston Daily Adrcrtiser.
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL


yesterday morning, ]. b. Dtlano OF New York,
r"'e,ea complain, in the Police Court against e..
- iinmins OF Charleston, S. C., for making an as.
s".t upon him with intent to kill.
In tue afternoon. the latter WAS brouch, n, I'm,
examination, when b. G. Austin Esq coupseI ro,
the complainant, said tina, the gentleman since m,k
ing The complaint, had become satisfied thai The
prisoner was insane, and did not intend In npnear ,s
witness The Court said, that it was moi, CONNIE
'ent Tor Mr. Delano To stop the examination ia this
way-and that it must go on.
IL appears ifom the evidence, tha, the prisoner
purchased OF Mr.. Bradley, 10 Dock square yes,er-
oay AFTERNOON, two pocket pistols: while examin-
ing them he acted veiy strangely and insisted upon
Hrins one OF them, which, prevent trouble he
was permitted To do. He also pointed them several
times AT MIR. Bradley. When lie left the store one
OF the pistols loaded. Between five and six o.
clock, NJ. he had some alteration with Mr. Della
no in the entry Of the fremont House and shot at
hiin lie missed fire, however, aud was Immediately
secured aud carried TO jail
Mr. Peen, Of the steamer J. w. Richmond, tes-
uheu TO The appearance Of the prisoner when he
came on from New York 1t was such as to leave
little doubt in his mind OF his deraDgement The
bar keeper ihe fremont also said that his beha-
vior was very strange.
Mr.. Crowninsleld appeared for the prisoner.
lie had nothing to say in regard to the offence, but
hiade some statements ir favor Of requiring small
amount Of bail. lie understood that Mr.. Timmns
was respectable merchant 10 Charleston, and though
without any particular friends here, if reasonable
mount was required, he would probably obtain ii.
.Ihe prisoner was then ordered 10 recognize in the
sum OF $500 10 appear AT the next term OF the Mu
hcii"i Count, aud ler want thereof was committed
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

MURDER OF JUDGE DOUGllEkTl The
.aliowng mysterious letter WIS received Yesterday
through the Post Office. II WAS unseacd, and IS
post marked Natchez, september 2ith The hand
"rt'oe, though evidently disguised or altered, yet
Indicates thai II is written by somo Que who writes u
irec OF business hand. Ifu Is written by The real
author oil the bloody deed II denotes trltesncss
Of detection, and an indifference 10 guilt, winch Is
almost unac oountable. Secure as he may now feel
we trust he will be traced aud meet the mcf
1t OF hls dreadful crime. 81 LOUIS Republican.
"NarcnEz, Miss, Selt. 81.
" Messrs Editors Revenge is sweet. On The
nights ofthe llh, l2th. and 3tll, made prc n,
and did the lith, duly hill cal aud only re
grst that have not the privilege of telling the cir
oumstancc. have placed II thai never can be
'deurhcd aud further have no compunclons OF
conscience tor the death of Thomas n Dopehtrtl'
Post marked Natohez, Mi. sept. ~ Directed to
the Editors Of the Missouri Republican, ST Lou
Is, No.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

NJ The Charlottesville Republican tConserya-
liyel sa,s--"ll Is rumored here that Gen. VIM. +.
Gordon, OF this county, Is TO be brought out to OPP
pose Mai. james Garland. for Congress. II our
friend, MAJ. q, Is 10 be opposed. we shall be very
sid # hs opponent is Gen. Gofdon.'-lt will be
rather strange turn about TO see those who sup
ported Gen. Gordon in 1885 now sustaining his
competitor, aud those who then brought Maj. Gar
land out IN opposition 10 Gen. Gordon, endeayoring
TO Dust the Major in order to restore the General to
his old seat, from which they elected him! SO vain
are his hopes who rests upon party fayors,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

o. In summing up, aud comparing the political
complexion of the present and next Congress, the
Washington Globe claims gam OF five to the Dem
oerarie patty in South Carolina How can this be,
when of the nine members in the present Con
gfess are reelected The Globe says they have
changed. They deny 1t. Which tells the truth
If the Globe, then the Nullf,er apostates from
their former credit the Nulllfyers then the Globe
and its party have abandoned their principles
And yet both parties say that they remain unchan-
ged
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

VI The Philadelphia Commercial List says
the rendering complete of the Pennsylvania chain of
Canals at its southern end, by the construction of
the short link which will prolong down to the tide
waters OF the Chesapeake, will open this great high.
way from the Atlantic to the interior, by route so
direct easy cheap aud natural hat the extent of its
'rAdc will undoubtedly far exceed any result yet al
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

- The Nashville Union is putting Nh. Calhoun
in ORDER we presume to apprze that gentleman that
he has been forgiven at the Hermitage. The
Union" says, that Mr.. Calhoun establishes the
consti'u'onaIty OF the Sub-Trcasury system, and
the unconstullonality of National Bank, with
that clearness aud power which mark all his produc
tons, and amount to the most irrelragabe demon
stiaton.' What all his productions ! his speech
IN favor OF the Bank, and against the Sub Treasu
ry IN 1884, aud his arguments against the Procla-
nation also The Union lorgets how chaugeable its
ally has been.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

p We have received, but have not vet had
time to do more than glance at its Bill of Fare"
the first number Of the " Coitee new monthly
periodical, conducted by the students of the Uniyer
sity of Virginia, At S24 per volume, which will bs
completed in ten months. We hope il will be ex
tenslvely palronzed that may he permanently es,ab.
lished, and reflect honor both npon the University.
and upon the State, of which that Institution is te,
tined to be the pride and ornament.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05
OBITUARY..

Died, at Wythe court house, Va. on the Goth uIt.
Col JAMES WHITE, of Abingdon, in the Goth wear
OF his age. Col. White was native of Pennsyka-
ma, but cmlgrated to Southwestern Virginia, al an
early age. where, engaging in mercantile pursuits,
he accumulated very large fortune. He
valuable citizen, and had filled several Offices cvI
and military, in peace and in war.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

Of those who have becn IN power Cor the Inst eight
Or ten years.
Al,o. me- gentlemen. In conclusion. to offer the
f,llowinp sent lnleni, believing II will be acceptable
To al, those who desire reform of the present abuses
oil Government
II,NRf CLAr-The best hope OF his country. lie
knows her true interests. and has the honesty and
fYfnness to maintain them.
Wnh great respect your obedieui servant,
JOSEPH DUNCAN.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

MonMoN WAN RtNfwFp.-BLoopsurp.- the
Louisville Journal of October 10th. we have later
news from the Murmons and dispatches To Governor
Boggs al st. LOUIS. Several hundred OF these arm
ed, ale encamped AZ new rendezvous. called Dewitt
tMo.) few miles above the mouth nj Grand River
body of armed o,lizcns, wiih field piece were
near them, and several shItmshes had taken place
m which two OF three were wounded. The citizens
~ rather mob, under d.. Austin Of Connec-
iicnl, aud Colonel Jones. They Offered to pay the
Mormons Tor then lands, and ten pc, cent. interest
aud transport their people out Of the county. The
Mounons said they would die Grs and have since
been 50 strengthened by reinforcement from the
main body at the Far West" in Caldwell county
20 miles distant, that the mob deferred making a
general attack.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05
DOMESTIC INTELLlGENGE.
ATLANTIC STEAM NAVIGATION.

The New York Post states that at "A meeting OF
m, rchanis OF New York, held at the Carlton House.
on Thursday it was agreed To take steps TO form
COMPANY TO he called the American Atlantic Steam
Navigation Company andto procure IN act OF In
corporation from the Legislature Tor that purpose
II is Intended build ships navigate the
by steam. aud the shares TO be 5000 each. A
mount oil Capital not stated. A steamer OF 1000
tons and upwards will doubtless be the first vessel
built.
The Express adds that The preliminary steps have
beeu taken, such procuring estimates oil building
the ships and machinery, aud IT is said. that the
creates, obstacle which presented, IS obviaied-thc
difficult. Of procuring machinery in tins county
The West Point Foundry preparing the neees-
tafy means 10 make suitable Engines.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

W II is not we presume, generally known, that the
Virginia Colonial Legislature passed law, nearly two
hundred years ago, declaring that "whereas by ex-
perience silk will be the profitable commodity
for the country, if well managed" &c. every pro-
prieor of land should, for every hundred acres held
in fee, plant ten Mulberry trees, before Deem
ber 1868 and penalty twenty pounds of tobac
co was imposed for non compliance. "And for the
encouragement OF all persons that shall endeavor to
make Silk, (says the Act,) there shall be allowed IN
the public levy, TO any one, for every pound of
Wound Silk he shall make, fifty pounds of tobacco,
TO be raised an the public levy and paid in the coun-
ty or counties where they dwell that make it,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

SMALL POX.-The DanyilIe Reporter of FRI.
day last states that the Small Pox is prevan e,,er
sivey in the neighbofhood Of Harmony and Bailey.
Bridge, in Halifax county, and in Person COUNTY
N. c. The magistrates of Halifax have appointed
committee of vigilance, and clothed them with N.
necessary power to establish Hospitals, &c mt.
iiom Dr. Craghead says, he saw about dozen case,
at Capt. Baley's plantation in Person. four Al, h.,
house in Halifax, one at Samuel Easleys, and on,
AT John Gavs, and he understood that the ,li,e,,.
was at - Morton's, James divers, and som.
other places in Halifax county In the first case.
that occurred the disease mild, but it has sine.
assumed much more malignant character
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

o. The New York Commercial Adve,,;...
states that the opinion OF some that the running Of
the steam packets between that port and Liverpool
would greatly injure the propretors Of the p,cL,,
lines, has not been realized, there having been NJ
d'm'nuon in the number of passengers in the pack.
cts, either out or home.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

The MoruS MuiticauiiS-.SM Cuitutc.-The New
FORK Star of the 25th ut gives an account of an ex
tensve sale Of Morus Mulcaulis in that ciy-pticcs
ranging from Is to % cents per foot Cuttings sold
at 81 tod cents aud some very large trees three or
four years old brought SIS each.
The Star expresses the opinion that prices will be
as high next spring as they are now. Whether this
be so not, have no shadow of doubt that in
vesments in them, even at present prices will prove
to be ultimately profitable 1t is conceded that the
soil and climate of the Southern States peculiarly
adapted to the raising of Silk, well to the
growth Of the Mulberry; and, therefore, even should
The speculation in trees cease, as il must ultimately
do, the raising of the Silk will furnish a rich profit
upon the outlay. AS writer in the Philadelphia
National Gazette remarks. I" it can be produced with
much less toll, expense and uncertainty than the
crop ofhax; and furthermore, it will call into re-
QUESTION many of those who are now comparatively
idle for want of suitable employment, namely fe-
males and chldien, who can pick the leaves,
tend the silk worm, reel the silk, &c. for it
is well known that most of these operations are
simple, and knowledge of them can be acquired
in very short time andby a very little practlce.-
Besides, the price of silk is such as to make it a
very profitable business, and it would be even
were the present prices reduced % or 80 per cent"
-"Mr. Gaatin, sagacious statesman and close
observer OF men and things, said more than twenty
years ago that this country must one day become
sllk-growiug county, and would have been so them
but that the Americans entertained false notion
that there was amyStery grand secret in raising silk
whereas ii is one OF the most simple operations, and
crop as flax or cotton
The Baltimore Farmer advises Mulberry Cultu-
rlsts, in the selection of ground for next springs
culture, to d" choose high situation with south
ern exposure light, loamy, sandy or gravelly soil
with potus sub SOIL" and adds that il is absolute
Iy essential to plough the ground this fall and that
the deeper the earth is penetrated the better
Having so ploughed the ground leave the burrows
in the rough until spring, to receive the benefits en-
urng from frost and snow and soon as the frost is
out of the ground in the spring, cross plough, Law
of the iunows, manure them with well-rotted ma
nure or compost, and plant the muberres wheth-
er the cuttings or trees Once planted they must be
kept clean and the ground weI-stirred."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

Heath Of knorriHe. The Knoxville Register Of
the 10Th ult. says: We believe may now safely
say our atmosphere has been perfectly restored and
purified We have had copious shower ofrain
and few heavy lrosts and but very few new cases of
disease have appeared within the last week" 1t an
nounces the death Of Capt. James Scott, VIM A.
Trusow, Mrs. Rootes, Mrs Hannah Crozier, Mrs.
Sarah Looney, Maj. Samuel West and Mary Il.
Russell.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

W Our notice of the Cattle Show and F.i, in
this place, last week, necessarily brief and bur
red. We omitted, among other things to mention
that the Anniversary Address was delivered before
the Society by the Rev. John Percival-which we
had not the pleasure of hearing, but which we are
told by those who did, contained many sound prac-
teal suggestions and reflections. We presume
it will be laid before the public.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

tanned b. the Erie Canal of New York-"consitu,i,,
directly and indirectly, sources ofprosperity which
will reward her many fold for her wise and Eber-
al countenance 10 the cause of Internal improve.
ment."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

Steam racket D'saster,-The steam packet Ncp
tune on her way IRON Baltimore to Charleston, wenr
ashore on the Horse Shoe, at the North of Cape
Fear rIver on the ODD ult. The passengers Sire
all saved, and the boat will be got off without in
The accident is attributed entirely to the ienoranc.
or carelessness of the pilot.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

u There was as Abolition Riot at Dandy, Con-
nectIcut' on the 22d ult in consequence of one of
their "iiinerant messengers of mischief attempting
TO lecture on that subject. About 400 assembled in
side OF the church to hear him, but. a iauch larger
crowd assembled outside, by whom the whole af
fair was broken up. The fanatics were assaulted with
stones, bricks rotten eggs &c and is SAID that the
lecturer, together with his male aud female d,scncs
lied with most unsOvory garments.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

A good todst-At an Agricultural dinner, in Mas
sachusets, few days ago, the following toast was
given: The game of fortune Shuttle tho ca,ds
as you will, Spades always win
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

u Gov. Pennington, of New Jersey in his late
Message the Legislature Of that State, denounces
the Sub Treasury upon the credit OF the
county, which IS the stimulus to labor aud enter
Prise, and which, if crippled by a metallic currency,
would throw all power into the hands OF the rich,
and still further impoyerish the poor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

a. DIR. Duncan, whom the Administration party
put forward to answer Mr. Bonds exposure of its pro-
'gate expenditures, in contemptuous disregard of all
lis most solemn pledges and whose recent re- cleo ton
has SO much exhilrated the Richmond Enquirer, has
come out an open Abolilionst. He denounces Sla
very as more immoral in its effects and corruptinp
IN ITS tendencies than all other human evils put togetb
ef an evil involving in ii crlme fraud, theft.
robbery, murder aud death" Doctor Duncan de-
cares that in the Slave States the VENGEANCE of
God rests upon every thing upon which you cast
your eyes" and nvokes curses upon the heads of
those who sustain the institution of slavery" Here
is another of Mr.. Calhoun's Sub-Treasury Aboli-
ton allies And yet Mr., Calhoun tells us that the
SUB Treasury IS to put down Abolition, And the
Richmond Enquirer tells us that the Abotionsts
are all Wings when here is the chosen leader of the
Democratic party in the House of Representatives
eclipsing Tappan in ieroclty
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05
LIVERPOOL Corros M,nKrr-Oct.
MARRIAGES.

Married, in Washington City, on Thursday. the
18th uit. by the Rev. Mr.. Owen, CnIswELL DAB
My, Esq. OF Lynchburg, to Mrs. ELIZABETH LEh
Of w Washington.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

The Commercial Conreation.-Prnce Edv ard and
Middlesex are to be added TO the number Of cop,
ties that have appointed delegates to the Noho,t
Commercial Convention. The Richmond Wb,a
says, it is evident that there will be a iaro. >,
tendance at Norfolk.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

u the editor of the Cincinnati Gazette saws he
-" discerned, more than twelve mouths ago. ,b,,
Abolltionlsm would probably use up the Whigs in
Ono The Van Buren, party, in the South. how
ever would tain make the people believe that The
Wings are the only enemies OF the South in the
free States. Wee congratulate Mr. Calhoun and the
Washington Chronicle upon the new friends whom
they haze found by their apostacy
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

The 4bottiontsts IN Ncm Yoyk.-Gcirit Smith and
VIM Jay, as committee the part of the Abo-
honsts, have put to the question the various caudi-
dates ior public Office in New York. Mr.. Seward.
the Wing candidate for Governor, replies in most
sensible letter, hostile to the views of the Adolf
uoniss generally while Mr.. Bradish, the Wing can
didate tof Lieutenant Governor concurs in their
leading prnciples-a fact, which, if it had been
known when he was nominated, would have prevent
ed ms nomination altogether. Indeed, SO mani
test are the symptoms of oppugnaton 10 him,
IN the Wing ranks, since the publication of
his letter. that, even if Mr., Seward shall be elected.
we have no doubt that Mr.. Bradsh will be defeated
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

" John Robertson, Esq. the representative Of the
Richmond District in Congress, in brief address to
ms constituents, announces that he will no, he
candidate iorre-eleciion next Spring.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

An Original Anecdote.-A hardy seaman who
had escaped one OF the recent sh,pwrccks upon our
coast, asked by goodlad how he felt when the
waves dashed over hun lie replied, :" Nd madam,
rery lect"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

Messrs Webber aud Young, two of the seconds
IN The fatal duel at Wimbledon, (Engand,) between
Captain Elliot and Mr. Mirfn. have been tired and
found guilty OF murder The Judge in passing SEN
'e"ce OF deah told the prisoners that their lives
would be spared bat that they would have TO under
go a long Term of imprisonment. The verdict pro.
dnced no lIle CONSERVATION among the young FASH
ionables Of London.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

- The New York Evening Post re elects Mar
lin Van Buren, TO the next Presidency with great
ease 1t says Van Buren, will receive 235 electoral
votes, and the opposition candidate 81. "Of course
he knows
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05
CANAIDA

The Quebec Mercury states that Lord Durham
will take hs departure by The ST Lawrence, and not
visit the States. The reason given for this chang"
Of plan is, that it is considered necessary both by
His Exoellcncy and the commander OF the Forces,
IN order that Ilei Majesty should be Immediately APP
prised b., the highest Authority of the Provinces, in
placed
The Canadian says that TheIIct and Dodge, with
thrd person. seen near Framp'on on their
way to the United States. The officers of the
Guards have offered 1900 for their apprehension.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

GofSG AnEAD."-A letter from Bristol has
been received IN New lutk, within few days IN
which II is stated that the Great Western Steam
Ship Company baye determined increase then cap
ial from f25Ooo9 to q 600 600 aud have ordered
the keels OF for steam ships 10 be Immediately
iaid each larger than the Great Western.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

LATE FROM EUROPE.-The packet shin
Nirginian, arrived at New York, brings Liverpool
papers to the I'd Of October. The political news j,
unlmportant
(Ffom the London Mercantile Jounal Oct o.
T. he Gram Trade necessarily continue, to attract
much attention. Wheat still advances in value and
appears likely TO do so. Foreign Whea, is now m;
king Tor our ports in but slender parcels indeed it
appears that there is but very little come from any
quarter 1t seems pretty certain now, that we must
have high priced wheat for time. The duty
on foreign wheat is now los Sd per quarter. The
whole country appears to be moving agains, the Corn
Laws.
LIVERPOOL CoTToN MARKEr-Oct.l
Cotton has been about the same as for several pre
cedlng weeks with languid demand particularly
the lest five OF six days and though holders have
not forced their stock the market, prices have given
way I'D per ID. The stock of cotton in this mort is
estimated 1t 1sS, 900 bales, 10000 more than it
was. The increased import OF American this sea;
son is 332 900 over last.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05

y The last Charlottesville Jeffersonan has
another article on .ihe Principles and Policy OF
the Conservatives" which, like those that have pre-
coded it, dscourses very cogenly on certain abstract
propositions, but comes 10 no point We had rather
have such toast that of Mr.. May of Illinois,
which copy TO day, than whole columns of gen
eralities, which play around the subject, but
touch it. We know what the faith of the Conserva-
tlves is-wlll they let us of their rorks'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-05
Respectfully, your obedent servant,
n. TOWSON y NJ

Not only do we now hear nothing about d.
yorcc, but 1t is broadly minated that the Mon
S,cls notes will be" as acceptable to the government
creditors, land in some cases more CONVENIENT than
specie" IL this be so, why should not government
debtors be allowed the privilege Of paying their debts
in the same medium in which the government credi
tors are Paid' And here, by the way, Mr.. Calhoun
may read has fate, and the fate of his specie sec
ton" # the Sub Treasury bill is ever passed at
ALL 1t will be without that claase. And them having
used him as their tool, his neto allies will leave
linn to moralize on the significant title ofan old com.
edy, d" Who's Ae Dapc2"