Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-06-21
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Smithsonian Leaacg-A lelter from friend in
London informs the editors of the Pennsylvania
that Richard Rush, Esq. has obtained absolute
decree for the Smithsonian Request & that the mo-
ncy which has been paid to him amounts to upwards
OF u thousand pounds sterling. Mr.. Rush was to have
embarked his return IN the of the present
month, bringing with him the money thus beque at It,
ed FOR the purpose OF education IN the United States
/ 1t was supposed that the matter would have been
the oil tedious Chancery suit, but it appears
from this intelligence that it has been terminated
with very little delay. This money, will be rccol-
leoted, Is to be applied to the erection and endow-
ment OF an institution, in the District OF Columbia.
designed for the general diffusion Of know ledge a.
mong men, BY Judclous application OF 1t an i'm
mense amount OF good may be done.
The town of Dayton OHIO. has resolved to raise
$4,000, to build six school houses.
The Prince de Joinville, of the King of
France, is now at Saratoga Springs he remains
a few days prevousto joining his lgatc al Newport,
Il. |.
Lord Durham has begun his reign in Canada with
vce-regal state. lie holds his evecs, ; told
by the Quebec Mercury, with that socmnity which
has 50 powerful an influence in inspiring respect
Tor public authority HIS Countess also announ-
ces " Drawing ROOM" to be conducted according
to the most approved forms.
Sutherland, fheller, and Dodge, with seven 9th
er State prisoners, passed though Montreal on
their way To England whence they will be trans
ported 10 New South Wales.
Senator Walker still continues confined to his
room by ndlspositlon and, II feared, will not
take his seat again during he present session.
Gen. Atkinson of North Carolina, has been APP
pointed Governor OF Iowa, and WIN. i. Conway, of
Pa, Secretary OF that Territory.
M.jor General Macomb has gone on TO the
Northern Frontier
NOZZLE, June 6-TnE CoTToN CRop-We CO.
nv portion ola letter from highly respectable plan
ter, from Lowndes county, under date of LIST inst,
presenting most gloomy picture OF the ensuing
crop. 3" The prospect of the cotton planter is the
most gloomy that has existed at this season of
the year From the 10Th of May to the o9th, the
weather has been cold, totally destroy mine
tenths OF the cotton. Ii is universal, so far as my
information extends. Every planter who has seed
IS now engaged IN planting their entire crop | am
certainly better oiihan my neighbors, but the pros
pcct OF the best Is indeed gloomy"
Aaotber Fort on The arkansas Rircr.-The Gen
eral Government has purchased l96 acres of land on
the Arkansas River for the sum OF S25 900. The
Little Rock Gazette 1t is the site of old Fort
smith, having a front OF 90 yards the Arkansas
river, immedlay below the Choctaw line 1t is the
intention OF the Government construct strong
works nj tins point, and Capt. c. Thomas, L. s A.
has been selected TO snperintcnd their erection.
The Charleston and Ohio Rail Roqa.-The line
of this road between Charleston and Columbia has
been put under contract, and is progressing with
great activity. Slave aborcrs exclusively employ
ed Thu Charleston Mercury says that the recent
fac IN that city will not seriously affect the prospects