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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

According to the Houston Banner, the Indian pop
ulaon of Texas amounts TO 10000, about 1000 of
whom may be set down as warriors or fighting mel
The different tribes known as wild Indians, COMPRISE
about $4,000 West and South West. There are on
The North 10 tribes, known as the" Ten United
Bands" between the Trinity and Red River, number
ing between 5000 and 1000. or these latter tribes
three said to have wandered off beyond the Rio
Gtande and the Rocky Mountains. Ofthe Comman-
Gas, nearly one half OF the Indians known by that
name are and have always been, uithom the limits,
and border upon the shores of the Pacific In all IT
appears that there within the limits of Texas an
Indian population Of 20 000-of whom one fifth NAV
be accounted " Warriors" There are one or two
remnants OF tribes (perhaps not than so in num-
ber) living within the settlement Of the whites, whom
they supply with venlson, and in that way support
themselves. Some of these tribes are the berediia-
~ enemies Of Mexico, who has nevertheless fur nsh
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
HORRlD MURDERS IN ISSlSSIPPI

ner OF the l7th instant:
We last night received the Grenada Miss J
Bulletin OF the sth instant, in which we find ac-
count OF d most horrd scene of bIoodshed and muir
der. The Bulleuu states that Gideon Gibson of
w aren county, Sold some time since, tract of
and on the azoo river, and some forty fifty
sroes' on long credit, 10 Wilson aud Simpson
some misunderstanding afsing between the
parties, Gibson demanded TO have the contract le-
scinded' To this Simpson agreed, but Wilson re-
fused to gave up The property. On Friday, the %
instant, Gibson, Simpson, Morrison, Clarke, and
boyiI went on the premises and took off the ne
groes by force. Wilson was IN his own house armed
with rifle and doublebauel shot gun. As they
passed the house, lie fred upon them, killing Nor
rlson dead and severely wounding Bovu. The com
pany rode on with the negroes, leaving Morrson's
BODY on the ground Wilson reloaded, cut through
the held, and flied again, killing Clarke and probably
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
WESTERN TOBACCO CROP.

The New Orleans Price Current of the 9Th,
says
We have taken the most scrupulous care as to
the sources from which we have information OF the
crop Of Tobacco soon to be brought TO market. the
substance of which Is, h1t in the Green River coun-
Try Ky. The crop viii fall very little short of an ave
rage and III the upper part the State will be,
II is generally believed nearly as large that oil
last season which, however, was smaller than usual
Ga the Cumberland river, above Nashville, from the
lesser quantity planted, summer drought. and early
fros 1t will DE cut short half In the barfens Of
Kentucky, nearly two-thlfds ofthe usual amount is
expected, aud from that portion Of Kentucky I'M
medlately bordering on the OHIO river, and com
meDclng some distance below Louisville, not
much more than one half. In Missouri, the season
has been good one III every respect; the crop
VIII not be short OF last years and The quality will be
better The computed quantity now in the interior
is $500 hhds nearly one half of which is composed
OF stems and strips. Basng our estimate mainly on
the above, we think the receipts here, for this season
cannot vary much from 25, 900 hhds. This estimate
rather exceeds that OF most persons, did ouis OF
last year, but we're then correct and trust that
the close OF the present season will prove us 10 be
nearly SO again.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
FAMILY GROCERIES.
|NllE SUBSCRIBERS having at length rec,
Il ed the greater part oil then Fall supply OF
FAMILY GR0CERxES.

VIII offer them to their friends and the public on a,
good Terms as they be had in this market
They were selected with great care, and low as
cash wouldb buy Them, in New Iork-consistInr in
pan the following articles
81. CroiS, F. Rico, and New Orleans Sugars, of
best qualities; treble, double and single refined LOAF
Sugar pant snper'o, TO any in this market also.
crushed Sugar.
Old Java, Wild African, Lagura Old White Rio,
Pune Green and St Domingo Coffee
TE.s-Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson. and
Pouehong, IN chests, hall chests, l3 and 6 ID.
boxes and Caddies.
WINES. BEANpirs, Rum. Civ, &c.-Supetior Old
Madeira Wne-London Particular Tenerllie-
Sicily Madula-M, Madera-Palc Sherry-Ls.
b2n-CanaIy-St. Incar-Nlalaga-O Old Port
ClmeI-Aluscat-on DRAFT and borlIed-frst rate
Champagne, Hart and other brands.
Old and genuine Sargafac, Coguac, Otard, Dupuy
x Co. Bordeaux, American. and Apple Brandy
Old jamaica. ST. Cro,x, New Orleans and New Eng
land Rum, old Holland and Rye GIN.
Old Barley, Irish, Mononeahela, Rccuhtd and Rye
Whiskey.
London aud Philadelphia Porter. DTS. and pts.
Molasses-Stcam Refined, West India and New Or
leans
5000 lbs. Genuine Old English, Imp. EueIsh. A.
mercan and Pine Apple Cheese, very superior
IS boses-Paten. WAX, Sperm, TaIlow, and
Hull q Sons Patent Candies
East and West India Fruit, Spices,-Sweet Meats,
&c,
Preserved Ginger; Ctfon; Cocoa Oranges; Pine
Apples; LINES; Gusva Jelly. &c. FIGS Cocoa
Nuts; Madeira Nuts; Palm Nuts paper she'll
soft shell and hard shell Almonds Fllberts;
Bunch Raisns Sultana and Smyrna Raisns ;
Dates Nutmcgs Pimento; Cassa; Mace
Cloves; Pepper Sauce; Pepper; Ginger n
part ground and papered; Spanish and American
Chocolate and prepared Cocoa,
CiGARs-Congress Principe, Trabuco Havana and
common, various brands.
Lemon Syrup; Olive Oh London aud American
Mustard:
Soap hes, Shaving; Palm, Rose, Varesa,cd and
1urpeniine
Shoes. Shoe Thread and Shoe Tacks.
Iowdef ana Shot-75 bags Shot 80 brass bound
Kegs superior Rife Powder, and - lbs. Du-
points Eagle Canister Powder Dupont's +. F. +.
and +. +. Gunpowder. Bar Lead,
Salmon, IN Kits and sngle-Mackarel No. l. Scotch
Herngs
Wooden Ware &c, such as Nest Measures, Tubs,
Cedar Cans, Sugar Boxes Covered Boxes, Pam
ed Buckets, Clothes Horses. Trays B,ooms, Wire
and Hair Selves; Scrnbbng and Shoe Brushes ;
DemJohns l, and 5 Gallons,
Paper and Qulls-a large lot FOOLS Cap, Letter
common Writing, Plain & Ruled PAPER, Account
Paper. Also, Blank Books, Journal and Leda
ers, &c.
Stewards Steam Refined Candies assorted
China, Glass and Eaul en Ware, large assortment.
10 boxes sun-cuted Oronoco Tobacco, of the frs,
quality MCKINNEY e. MOSBY.
Nov. 20 fits
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

TIE MORMON WAR.-At the las, accounts
from the " seat OF war" in Missouri, Gen. CLARKE,
with 800 meu under his command still renamed
II the town OF Far West. The present occupation
OF his men was to guard the captured Mormons.
great many Mormons had made their escape from
Caldwell county, leaving their families behind. The
newspaper called the Far West, aud published at
Liberty, Mo. says that Gen. Lucas, who had been
placed BY Gen ATKINSON at the head Of active OPP
crattons asalns, the Mormons previous to the APP
polnimcnt Of Gen. CLARKE. had concluded treaty
with the Mormons, Tie following are said 10 be
the sripnlnions between the parties. |. TIE Nor
l.hed. 9. The Mormons To make an appropriation
of the property Of all who had taken up arms, ior
the payment of their debts and as an indemnity for
damages done by them. 3. That the Mofmons
should all leave the State aud be protected out by
the militia but to remain under protection, until
further orders from the Commander IN Chief d
The Mormons to give up all arms every descnp-
ton, which are To be ieceipt"d for by the con-
mandcr Of the opposing forces
For the purpose Of " arranging cvry thing in a
proper and legal way" Gen Lucas had left suitable
officers on the ground 10 attend 10 the drawing OF
the writings &c. between the parties. with compa-
ny OF men TO Il" execute all orders consistent win the
treaty supulalions.'
The terms OF this treaty, as given above are suiti
GENTLY indicative Of the fate OF the vanquished and II
Is 10 be hoped that these Mormons will take dis
lance" aud leave the haunts of civilized men, since
iheycannot make either their faith or praclice con-
form 10 those which prevail among the latter. II they
would 90 TO the base of the Roxy Mountains, aud
send for The =" old woman who IS now giving Sun
day lectures on government and morals To the Loco
Foeos OF New York. the arfangem ent might prove
mutually satisfactory.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
" AAnINIrnN MY

NAsnINoToN, Nov =.
Poor Judge Bsldw i nov 10 tbs CITY, N 4 state
oftemporaiy arrangement. lie rode up 10 Judge
cfanch's during severe and heavy ram hast week,
and insisted upon his accompanying him 10 his bro
tbef FLAWS, Col Bamofds, having discovered that
they intended to Nil hun with kindness. Ga his
way back he rode into the cry post office and scared
poor Jones the postmaster almost to death, taking
hm al FIST Tor The genius Of whiglsm just arrived
from New York. They got him home at last, aud
he Is now improving. HIS mental arrangement is
sad 10 originate from intense application, which so
dehlftairs his nervous system that the BRAN becomes
affected and reason swings from IT'S m0oring.
:. Constant attention wears the active mind.
Blols out It's powers, aud leaves a blank behind"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
THE NORTHEAsTERN BOUNDARY.

We learn from Bangor. IN Maine by way Of Bos.
ton, that The Commissioners and Engineer appointed
by Governor KENT to explore The disputed territory.
aud II possible, ascertain The true boundary line
between Maine and New Brunswick, or. IN other
words. Northeastern Boundary, arrived at the for
place on Monday last, and their efforts have been
crowned with complete success.
The great problem 10 br sodved was 10 ascertain the
exact location Of the highlands" between the
iers emptylng the sale into the ST. Lawrence.
and the other Into the Atlantic Ocean. The
Brush dIplomatisis have denied that there any
such highlands IN the contemplated regions. It's
stated that The Commissioners have not onl ascer.
tanned that there are such highlands but they rise
IN some places INTO mountains and that they have,
moreover, discovered the boundary limo Itself AS
marked out by the commissioners under the treaty
OF .7S3 and all the monuments established al that
time To fix the line.
Tins information, II. as Is supposed by the Eas-
efn editors II will lead 10 the settlement OF
the controversy between the Unlted States and
Great Britain this subject not less veleomc Than
important.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

Machine far the Cure Of Appopfery suggested 6y
Le,cis Compertz.-Provlde plank with perpendic-
mar axle at one end and place the axle IN socket.
so that the plank turn around horizontally, Ike
tu,pvIke gale then let the patient lie on The plank,
with his head near the axle. aud let this plank be
caused 10 reyolye swiftly, so that The blood in the
patients head may by means OF The centrifugal force,
be forced towards his exremltIes.
Mechanics Journal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

THE MoRUs MuLTIcAULIs.-We saw on Monday
morning, Il skein of white silk equal in quality to
the best Italian, which was manufactured by a son OF
Mr. Geo Bunt, OF Manchester, "a lad OF only IF cen
years of age iom the silk wound by silk that
were fed on the leaves of a Morus Mutieaulis tree,
which the boy planted last spring. The skein was
Of dozen manufactured by the boy and
the CormS from the leaves of the same tree. What
renders tins Circumstance more is the fact
that the lad made his own reel and spinning appara.
tuS Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
NEW YORK ELECTION-YOTES FOR
GOVERNOR.

We learn from the Albany Argus that official re-
tuins from all the Counties IN the State except Allie
ehsns, give Seward. for Governor, 1888 votes !,
Marcy, 1925. Majority for Seward. 9.79s. Add
GOO IN Allegheny and he majority for ). III the State
is l03as The whole vote Of Allegheny will lie
bout 5000. making the number Of votes poled in the
State at this election the Governors ticket abo ut
TnRFT HUNDRED ASD SEVENTY TiyE THOUSAND.
This is by far the greatest vote ever pollcd in the
State. The number poed year ago on the Senate
ticket officially declared. was 295.3l6. Deduct
this number from $4,000 the number pollcd lhis
year. aud We have gain Of EIGHTY THOUSAND VOTES
In November 1896, the aggregate number OF votes
for all the gnbrrnaiorial candidates, Marcy, Seward
and Smith was SOC, 2GG being less than The number
polled this year, by SIXTY MINI THOUSAND.
In 1881, when every man. both sides, was
brought To the polls the number OF votes was $50.
ga being TWENTY rIyE THOUSAND less than at this
election. In 1892 the whole number Of votes was
323 Org IN $50, PSI b35 IN 1884. 276 5s3 s36,
pos go The long aud short oil the matter ~ Ina,
The number ofrotcs polled Al this election is % 600
more Than before polled IN the State. No
man therefore viii pretend, done last year
that ere has not been general rally of the forces
The result is, Wing majority Of 0. 400 the Gov
etnors tioke., and . 900 on tie Assembly and Con
gress tickets. The Wing majority last year on the
Senate ticket lA33i. There having been no clcc
ton iof Governor members OF Congress last year,
the above must be taken as The actual Wing majority
IN the State ~ that tlmc, indicated by the ballo;
The Wing aIorlty tins year. shown by the aver
age OF the GnbcrnatUtia Congressional Senatorial.
aud Assembly tickets will be full rLrvES THOUSAND.
Consequently, The Van Buren, pam upon last year is
only $500, while the Wing gain from 1896 is ronrY
rom THOUSAND. Reckoning only the votes for Mar
cy III 1896, and not including the 3i96 for Smith
loco Foeo P'opc) the Wing gam upon that year
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

destructive fire occurred at Mobile on The 2lst
instant, which originated in the Theatre on Emanu-
elslreet Several fine buildings were Destroyed and
the whole loss is estimated at from 500 600 TO
$500 but small portion of which WIS insured.
The heaviest loss fell upon Messrs. Ludlow &
smith, the enierprslng managers of the Mobile
Theatre. 1t Is not less than $50, 600 They de
termnc, howeyerlo - go ahead, and fitting up
Theatre on Government street.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

The superabundance Of The late crop in Mis-
sour and Illinois, has just been illustrated by a Co
yernmcnt contractor, who purchased IN the counties
81 Saline. Lafayette and Clay (Mo.) 900 bushels
10 be delivered on the bank Of the Missouri, nj Is
GEMS per busheI. Furthc, down the river the same
contractor was offered 7 900 bushels at l25 cents.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

Auemeudous Rattlesnakc, found near Huntsville
Ala. is thus described IN the Democrat -. Length
feet inches, circumference in the largest part OF
the body, 10 Iuches; CT inches around the head ; :
inches around the first rattle . around the last
length OF the whole series of rattes, ieei eight inch
es number of rattles, 80 length of the Two poi
sonous iangs, two aud three fourth inches weigh
thny.seven and a halt pounds yielding nearly
five quarts Of oil"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

Mis- CHARLOTTE MITcHELL' eldest daught of
Mayor Thomas Mitchell, of Thomas county, Geor-
GA, when married, some time since, dressed
entirely in silk OF her Manufacture, VIZ: Cap,
Stockings, Gloves, and Ftock which was pronounc-
ed by all that saw her 10 equal the best Pongee.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

splendid row boat from New York has it is
sad, been shipped in the Orrheus packet, 10 adorn
the lake OF some gentleman's park in England.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

GERMAN EMlGRANrS.-A letter from Bre-
men, dated Sept. 90, 10 IA house IN ST. LOUIS says !:
fifteen vessels up al tins port for New Orleans,
with about 2000emigiants most ali OF whom you may
expect At ST. Louis the majority Of them re-
spectacle and wealthy"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

BuRR's PRivATE JoURNAL.-M. l., Davis is now
about publish the Private Journal of Aaron Burr.
his will, probably be more interesting than Daviss
Life of Burr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

The New York Evening Star says -" Bishop
Roberts, Senior of the Methodist Church, is entirel
restored to health.h
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
FOR RENT,

''HE house on Federal Hill, near my residenc
Il for several years past occupied by the late
Patrick Fl. Cabe MICAJkH DAIJS II
Nov r ;.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03
CASH.
NEW GROCERY.

|INt1E subscriber has taken the corner house I'M
L der the Vuginian Office, "A few doors below
Liberty warehouse. where he intends to keep on
hand supply OF Family Groceries of the best
quality, which will be sold low for cash His
friends and the public respectfully solicited TO
call and Try him. A. GANNAWAY
Nov % Atf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

ed them with arms and ammunition IN the nope OF
melting them sgain. the Texan people, at risk TO
her own
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-03

WASHINGTON NEWS.-Auorney General
Gruhdy we regret TO hear, is very i'll. He has for
some months labored under a severe affection Of the
lungs, and is now, il is reported, incapable Of
ueulalng above slight whisper.
There are rumors anoat of numerous deinquencies
IN some otthc Executive Departments at Washing
ton. No wonder that the Globe concern have been
so much afraid Of committees of investigation for the
last three years The time is coming, however, for
the insertion ofthe probe, and the corruption" is
beginning already to leak out
The election Of a Clerk to the House of Repre-
seataves will be the first subject OF interest on
day. Mr.. Nandaiu, formerly Senator from Della
ware, Nj. ST. Clair Clarke, Mr.. Shock, of Pa. and
many ethcfs, named as candidates.
IL The South Western Rail Road Bank has
been organised at Charleston The following gen
tlemen were elected Directors. for year: Abra-
ham Banding, President Isaac Z. Holiness James
Hamilton, James Legare, c. A. Magwood, c. Ed
monson, John C. Ker S. VI. c. Mordecai, Alex
Black, c. G. Memminaer VIM. Gregg, VIM. Pat
ton, L. Trappman.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-06-16

THE CHEtsTIAN ENn,
The man Of courage seeks to wear,
The placid mem when death is near;
the warrior too. MID battlc'S cry.
VII nerve ms sou. and dare 10 die.
But IN that hour of restless closc,
No sweet assurance lingering slows,
As stars upon the curtained night
Shed forth their dim ana fickerlng light,
That hour Is sad; no voice OF prayer,
No holy thought comes minging there;
As swell the pillows Ger the sand,
10 sweep the shores ON which they stand.
Not 50, the christian meets his foes
Not 50, that humble spirit goes;
A holy calm, the voice of prayer
Is heard and Itit TO minsc there
Then in that hour Of worldly loss
Uniurled the banner Of the cross
Then round that solemn silent bed,
\ sayior's gracious smiles are shed.
Then faith comes mmgng with the tear
And marks the hour Of triumph near;
When haste the dying saint to lie,
A happy spirit pure and free.
Then hope ike mornings light can bloom
Upon the darkness OF the tomb;
No storms are there, no clouds attend,
How sweet, how calm, the christians end.
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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-06-16

And swore he meant not to deceive me;
felt more grief than can tell,
When with kiss he rose to leave nae
Oh, John" said |, "and must thou go'
love thee better than all other
Ahere ls no need 10 hurry so,
necer meant to cali my mother !"
REcoLL ELECTIONS or MOTHER.
"WhS Lady, thus pensye and dropping appear,
Oost thou think on thy husband who hunts tie fleet
deer
Does the fate Of the brothers thy sorrow demand,
Who toll to win gold in a far distant land,
DoSt thou muse on thy children, fair happy and gay,
VINO amid the tall beech-trees are bounding in play'
iihink by each action, expression, and tone,
ny thou shts are bestowed on the absent alone.'
70, stranger It's not for my husband grieye,
tie etnrns from the chase in the shadows oleve;
ny brothers, who live beneath bright eastern skies,
are cheercd By new friendships, and blessed BY new
:, ties,
NY beautiful children, Ike birds on the wing,
tL;xut IN the freshness of liies sunny spring,
Let, loved and an absent one canseo these ie"--'
lis nv moih~-. 90" Sinks IN tho -aiiey oil years.
T. iref image, what stores Of fond memory cling,
hear her again the sweet lullaby sing;
loring TO her wreaths of wild roses in rlee,
" murmur my soft evening prayer at her knee,
y mother !-how oft in the worlds busy throuq,
Have suffered ingrattude, fasehood and wrong.
And called back the hour, whendisturbed or oppFest
lcoudsob all my cares on thy BISON to rest.
though severed by distance, myiancy portrays,
hfr kind looks ofloye in my walk, and nv WAYS.