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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27
STANTON, June 90
MIR. Sewers ACQUITTED
NJ. VAN buren,,


We have the qualification to announce that Mr.. A.
A. Sewers, indicted for burning the barn OF the I'M
fortunate Miller, has been fully acquitted of the
base and horrible chine. The Jury out but
few minutes, and came at once we understand, to
Spontaneous expression of mot guilty" Judge
TnoMPsoN, in his remarks on the rendition of the
verdict, observed TO the Jury that he not merely
satisfied with THEN verdicr, bu, that he could have
consented to no other--that all tho evidence adduced
in the case had not raised in his mind even shadow
OF suspicion OF the prisoners guilt--and that lie
could only account for the accusation, and the
weight gwen to the circumstances which were re-
lied on to sustain it, by the hafassed and excited
state of the public mind under the numerous bur
niugs committed amongst us circumstances
which, TO him, strongly indicative OF the in
noceIce, they have been assumed to be by Others
ofthe guilt of the accused.
We have not time TO give history at This deeply
interesting case, which has extensively agitaled
our community, aud indeed The who country
wherever intelligence Of it has sprsad-but shall do
so, probably, al an early day. The circumstances
Of the accused in lie--being of a respectable and
wealthy family, and moreover himself young man of
brilliant mind aud education, though somewhat &C.
centric ia his aud hablts,-mny well ex-
plain the feeling and interest which the has ex-
cited apart from the horrible nature and crcumslan-
ces OF the offence with which he was charged. The
Courthouse was ilrongcd during the whole ria
protracted rs 1t was--and even the Ladies, towards
the close. 10 crowd into the gallery, aud
bear patiently for hours the sutfocallng atmos-
phere.
We are glad 10 find that there is general con
currehce among citizens in he justice of the
dict. Indeed we satisfied, at the close of the
testimony, that no other couldbe rendered.
The prosecution most ably aud faithfully con
Quoted by Messis Fultz and Peyton-and the de-
fence as ably and faithfully by Messrs. Young, Mi
chic and Baldwin. Spectator.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27
From tie Louisiana AdcerGser, June I3.
ATE AND IMPORTANT FROM MFXICt

Captain kenney, of the schooner Emblem, arrived
Yesterday from Matamoras, states that on the 4h
inst two days previous to his departule) 500 Gu
manche Indians attacked the Mrxican residents on
the north side Of the river Rio Grande killed abon
thirty of them and plundcred aud destroyed every
thing they could lay their hands on.
A passense on board the Emblem also informs
us that General Lamas bad taken possession of the
city of Durango, the capital Of the state of that name
and also the town of Satillo. and was marching on
Zacaecas, about goo miles distant from the former
place.
The Whole lnterorwas in, arms against III. govern.
ment, audi WAS supposed that General Busamente
would hive to quit his station near Tampico, aud
proceed 10 the inferior Matamoras was sill in Dos
session OF the government party, consisting Of about
100 men, who, instead OF rejoicing at the death of
General Mejla, were so disguised with the ylllany
aud cruelty OF Santa Anna, that it was supposed
they would oer their assistance TO the federal army
IN case OF an attack, which was daily expected. 4
Mexican passenger on the +. laughed at the idea of
the government party entertaining even hope of e,-
Ell beng able 10 take possession Of Tampico.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27

MEXICO AND TEXAS.-The Charleston
Mercury eoutains The following letter from Col Bee,
the Texan Envoy to Mexico. This may be deem
ed an official count If tie cnoncl's reception
II was before stated thai lie had left Vera Cruz for
HAVANA.
HAVANA, June .. 1889
To the Filter ofhc Mercury:
Sir arrived here oa the 9th, in the French
Steam Frigate PhTton, n. Gonbln. Commander.
We were eiglu DAYS from Y era Cruz--haying had
head winds The whole voyage. An arrival from
New Orleans yesterday brought papers Of that city
to the list June. They contain remarks founded on
the first ebnlliton Of feeling eyinced at Vera Cruz
on hearing that an agent nom Texas board
United States vessel Of VAL in their warers.-
But il is due the citizens Of beia Cruz. and more
especially to his Excelenry General Victoria, Com
mandant Of that departing mi, that | should correct
any improper impression upon this poini--as being
lew days on board Ihe beautiful fifty gun sllI
La Gloire. Monsieur lie Comte Lame, Commander
to whose hospitality aud Kindness everlasting ly
indrbfed--l landed under the sanction Of Gen. Vic
loria I'd remained in his city days, in The per
feci enjoyment OF my liberty aud receiving hi,
hands the distinguished courtesy. 1t is true
that after several communications with the author
ties III Mexico 1t decided that could not bere
ce,ed rs the Representative OF Texas. But there
was no ndigniiv offered the" Rebel, and unlike King
/ David's ambassadors to Nalim | returned boart
! tie French Fleet, without my head being shaved.
/ 1t perhaps expecting too much Of Mexico Il
suppose she would receive me-inheriiing as the,
do. all the pride Of the Observation-Disclosures hersel
having Lut recently been aehnnwledg by Spain
! after years Of scpatation-bu Texas is a forwar,
.banhng,n and Thought the sooner the mother
eye was met the bctler--if size WAS to be rejectc,
with frowus, she would deplore tiff received will
smlcs be gratiied. The result is, Tor has been
thai have not been received the bearer OF the Oh
/ i've Branch from Texas. Bnt The ice is btoken-w,
have done our part, and latiermyseftha day is no
distant, when definite treaty boundary will be es
lablishcd Between Mexico and Texas, consccratc,
as ii must be by lasting peace.
l ann sIrs. your most obi serr.,
BARNARD f.. BEE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27

SPORT SPOILED.-The President has adj
dressed the following letter to the Loco Foco gene.
ial committee OF New otk. Ii will be seen that he
expects To reach that city about the LIST proxi-
no,and he requests as little display as possible How
unfortunate for the hurrah boys.
WAsntNGTos, June II, 1880.
Dear SRI have received you, letter. in which,
on behalf OF the Democratic General Committee
you ask 10 be Informed ofthe probable period of my
arnalm New loikwirh view to some public express
sion Of regard to myself and appreciation of my off,
eal conduct.
Intending to travel BY private conveyance | cannot
with certainty name the day which shall reach
there but hope to do so by the first of July. The
interchange OF personal cvillties with my fellow c-
zens IN the course OF my journey, will afford the
most llvts qualification. and the only sentiment in
regard 10 it that desire 10 express, is the hope that
it may be attended with the least furmalily that is
consistent with entire respect TO the wishes of my
friends.
mittre design to vlte me 10 apubc dinner, and as
have been apprl2ed that similar kindness is con
templaied IN other places, uust shall be pardon
ed II express. IN advance OF more formal offers the
obligation | shall feel myself under, TO decline such
compliments.
am not nsensible OF the apparent inlclicacy of
thus anticipating the intentions OF my friends; but
feel that IN 50 doing, | may safely throw my self
upon their indulgence. | need not assure them that
can never be unmindtul OF any manifestation OF their
regard OF confidence.
Do me the favor to make these sentiments known
TO the Committee, and to accept Tor yourself my
thanks Tor the obliging manner IN which you have
conveyed their request.
| am, SIR, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
NJ. VAN BUREN,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27
NEW ORLEANS June l.

y.
1.-THE arrival OF the schooner Emblen,, from Mat.
anioras, whence she sailed on the 9Th instant brought
up our correspondence from that place as due
On the 20h May, 1t appears a severe battle was
fought al Monterey, between the FederalIsts under
Gen. Lemos and the Government troops under Ca.
vallro According 10 rumour, spread by parties in
terested IN the success of the latter the Fedetasts
are stated to have been repuscd, but of the loss on
either side, no mention is made,
Threatened Blockade Of Merco.-From gentle
man recently from Houston, we learn that in few
weeks the Texan government will take measures to
establish blockade along the whole Mexican coast
Mexico is nov without single vessel OF war she
therefore can oppose no resistance TO the Texan
squadron, which viii consist of three soops Of war
and an armed steamer. With this force an etfectu-
al blockade can be maintained before three ports at
ieasi-vz : Vera Cruz. Matamoras and Tanpco.
which are the great doors Of commerce to that coun
ny. The general impression is that a coercion of
tics kind will in all probability bring the Mexcans
TO Their senses, and TO the eXpedency ii not the
absolute necessity OF ackuowledginr 'he indepen-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27

NEARLY OPPOSITE THE NINGiNlAN oFflfIt
> ESPECTFULLI informs his friends and The
4 4 public general, that he confines To carry
the manufacture Of Copper and Tin Ware in all the
various branches. HIS stock of Tin Ware Is nov
large well assorted and well worthy the attention Of
both wholesale aud retail dtalefs. Ills s1ock OF
STILLS and other Copper Ware is also large aud
desirable and he is prepared to Manufacture 10 order
STILLS OF any SIZE pattern, and will also repair old
SrILLs or take them in exchange for new ones.
H. also has ON hand Large and we'll assorted stock
Of Woye Wire for wheat fans, &C., aud is prepared
10 weave 10 sny order he may receive.
He also has attached to his establish men' Brass
Foundry, and IS prepared To cast TO order, BELLS
for taverns churches and other purposes, Tobacco
Screw Boxes, and all other kinds oi Brass Castings.
lie continues, also to gutter and cover houses,
either in town OF country, with Copper. lin, Zinc
or Sheet Iron, upon the most favorable terms.
Old Copper, Pewter and Brass either purchased or
taken IN exchange Tor new work Country pro
dnce also taken in exchange for all work IN his ine
Jnne + tsf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27

Seizure nf L. $. Jesstls.--By arrival al Dos
ton. from lIalifax. bdve the papers OF that place
10 the lib inst. from which il appears that seizures
of fishing vessels under The United States flag. for
encroachine the British grounds, continued on
pretty extensive scnle, no less man ten schooners
having been taken mp four of which were ing into
port as the vessel which brings The present nelli-
genre left.
The schooner Shetland, of and from Boston. for
Labrador had also been carried into Halifax Tor an
alleged infraciion Of the revenue laws. in having n-
bacco on boafd, in British port, and the would
probably come before The Admiralty Court for rial.
The Nova Scotians in high elee n the capture
of many Yankee fishermen. and predict that YES
sells viii be cheap ere long. No mention is made
Of The arrival Of the United States vessel which had
spiled Time for Nova Scotia, 10 enquire
into The justice OF these proceedings.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27


Cornelius Williams, alias Whelr,s who u as CON
yicted sor tne ago Of piracy and murder on board
of the brig l}raganza, hun. Yesterday about Il
o'clock. at Ellis's island. lie had been removed
from The city prison 10 Bellevue carly in the NOR
ning aud about half past eight O'Clock was taken in
the steamboat Hobaken 10 the place Of execution.
The principal authorities ofthe city aud a vast con
Of spectators among whom were great III b.
womeh were present 10 witness the spectacle, The
ceremony performed by the United States
Mushal, w. G. II. Waddrll, assisted by his depu-
lies. After engaging in religious exercises with the
cergymen in attendance, the prisoner ascended
the scatfold and attempted several times 10 address
the multitude, but great the noise 4 confusion
that he found II impossible TO make himself heard
In the course of his remarks. however lie was nn-
deistood TO confess the crimes with which he was
charged, and to Justify them on the c,onnd that
they had been provoked by the cruel treatment he
had received.
Previous 10 The execution of this wreiched man.
whilst the officers Of the Bellevue establishment,
changing his dress small file was discovered
concealed IN of hsssockings. On being ones
toned, he stated that the Engineer ofthe Prison Mr.
Bishop had furnished the instrument to aid in eff.
tecng escape. lie stated to the Marshal that he
had given Mr.. Bishop guarantee Of five hundred
dollars condition that he would assist him in
working his way out Of conlinement to which
Bishop assented. The persons implicated by this
disclosure OF the prisoner were instantly arrested by
order OF the Police Justice.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27
GRAND !SCEEE.tyE!

Besidcs great number Of $50, 500 so. &c. &c
VIII lie Tickets only Sl0-iialves $5-Qrs. 30.
For sale in great variety OF choice Numbers at
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u Orders from the country for Tickets drawn by
d. 5. Gregory & Co. in all IirGnid Schemes, fac,
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coridentiay attended TO, when addressed TO
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Lynchburg, Va.
o. My customers may always depend on see,
ing the numbers of every Lottery in when
sell Tickets, published in this paper, (lhe 'fsi.
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
From The IIhie.
ELECTIONEERING TOUR.

ELECTlONEERING TOUR.
From the following extract from the Govern
ncnt paper Of Friday it appears that the tenant of
the White House will not confne his electioneering
art. to has native State. lie is disposed to play of
lew Of lhem upon the honest Dutch farmers of
Pennsy iyania-"the sober race from which he
spfnnr"--ou the wrong side Of the blanket, how
eyer. il common rumor be true. lie is welcome TO
all the adv mtages he may derive from the boosted
kindred origin" (1nslice, Dnch) and will yet fall
short Of the requisite number Of votes TO nc elect
hun 10 the Presidency. Ii all Of that descent shall
give him ther support, which nevertheless is not the
case, he will still come Ear short OF salvation
From The Globe.
Tie President left his city yesterday on a visit to
his home--,hc frst he has made since his elevation
the richest agricultural region OF Pennsy vania He
has never we believe seen that section of the State
which the industry, intelligence, and sober habits of
the from which he sprung, have enriched with
The most skiliu cultivation and tia best specimens
ri road and canal Improvement. Old Republican
Beks, that tenth legion Pennsy lyania which never
gave Federal vote, we believe, in the State or Ma
ional councils, will have peculiar interest for the
Presidents kindred people in principle, in origin
and cndeared by the strong personal regard nantes
ted for him. II will be admitted that the President
must hive chosen this route rather 10 indulge the
graf, feelings of his heart among old friends than
to make ones.
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TO uOUsE.HUILDERs.

1 WISH 10 contract for the building OF a -" The
J. BRICK HOUSE, near New LONDON.
undertaken wlbe required to furnish all 'ae i
ais and TO complete the work, or at least 'e"I I'm
habilabe by the lst day of December next. .,,sr.
munications on this subject verbally, or by e''''
(posl pad) will be respectfully attended n 10,
New London June 90 "o'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27
From lie Ne,c orleans Louisiaaiaa Of June H.


ATTEMPTED MURDER !-Yestesday an a .
rocons event occurred, that has shocked the whole
community. The facts appear to be these:
Captain Corrcl formerly of the steamboat W illiam
Waace. on meeting MIR. Thomas b. Smith NJ the
City Hotel. attacked him with heavy stick, in tie
end Of which there was "A spring dagger; he first
struck HIM several severe blows on the head which
knocked him down, having fractured his scall over
the temples. lie then sprung out the dagger, and
stabbed Smith in three places; one on the riph
shoulder, another the left breast and third on
the left side Immediately below the heart. The last
wound penetrated four five inches He was car
ried to bed in the hotel and med cal assistance cal
led in Mr.. Smith is in very dangerous state but
hopes entertained Of his recovery. Al the mo.
men of our writing, the criminal has evaded aprre-
hension but the police the alert, md they en-
pect to be successful in their search as it is tlloup
he has not left the city.-About half an hour after
committing the crime. Correll returned to the hotel
washed his hands, and asked for the sword cane
which he had dropped. II is certainly to be regret
ted that of the bystanders, who at the time were
numerous, did not attempt his arrest. The cause Of
this lamentable occurrence was private nisunder
standing between The parties, In Of which
Smith had published him a swinder Mr.. Smith
was young man ust commencing business in onr
city, of most industrious habits and irreproaclabe
character. He was highly respected by his fellow
citizens.
Since the above was in type we have to add ano-
Their act To this melancholy Wagcdv-the death Of
Currell. We understand he proceeded to Carrollton
with the intention of making his escape on n steam
boat mp the rivers but being closely pursued by Cap
tain Harper, Of the police Of the second municipal
~ he endeavored 10 swim the river, and his strength
failing him he was carried down by the current.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27

Fnou rfoRInA.-1he Savannah Georgian. OF Monday,
putehes letter from 6areys Ferry, dated June H. Nhiri
inee the departure of General Naeomh. for WISH
naon there has been change 10 the ASPECT at onf iDdn
affairs They generally understand that TIGHT
ing j. over md frequently into camps and slo"
hem.eves along the road Occasionally hear of
der by thanl but Inclined TO attribute such acts
Ia those who have mol vet heard the peaceful disposition Of
their hirlnef The fondans much dissatisfied 81
ur for letting the Indians remain in The Terrific
~ anfif the later revived by the white
inhabitants il will dsappoin tue predictions OF many IN whose
INDICTMENT paee rranf confidence. The nf the
pertinent has be tried aud an say with certain
~ is nous rerroaS.a
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27

denee ufthc ysung Republic. The argument When
used hy France was allowed b, conviction. The
Texans would do well 10 make the experiment.
their armament is sufficiently powerful ard the pre-
..n. opportunity Tor hnm6ing their braggadocia
enemies should not be Jet slip. They boost Of at
tempting another INVASION of Texas
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-06-27

:.
TIE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.

W. ba,e seen efteI Ifout VI. StcchFr-su daie p -
Yat on Thursday IA Shieb he states thai be haa oi 49,
able Ia aseo4n ant tfaoss MIR Miller his ioflaf e1s
Mr. : states that liz fnnnd all his pecuufars aais
and nnof discover thai portion Of the sfse amount o
fund under iu control al Mr. Miller has bcen Hbslfa'e
Tursas, Mr. steenberson sthies, he feceIyedn ite
ts an ts paner. and documents lately IN NJ. Miller
handa vi Ieh hal been New York FROM Lake imam
PLAIN thu Putting him IN Of thing sos
III, his ba=iness-It will thus he thai Mf Miller
ereaboaf-f Indeed he be living which - CONSIDERED
que stiouahleis sill involve in strry. fnffieah.
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Eotyc,H kSyu,cs 1O-.No1Tosr.
RRIRLIANT SCHEME.
ofStO.OOO oj Prizes Of S1,oeo

Together with many OF $40, $50, &c, &C. &,
Wboie T,cke,s onlv Sl-Halyes S2-Quartefs d
For sale at BOOKER'S LUCKY OFFIoE'
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-07-04

sage ran ihas: sand lastly. dear Ger
Irode. our old plot succeeded admirably.
benson endured lhe sobriguei unuil uss
eonsinesd that she would gladly have
shared . with him; and now. though of
course she i not sorry that he u rid &C
., Is Who would bsll ] Ihiak he whim
- pretty LARRY eradiesled. You and IIen-
~ must hurry back - foon as possible.
10 Instruct The younger folks in The du-
ties Of married life. for Reason is ur-
gent 10 assume them. and in spite Of
my wiser judgment. has persuaded our
liille SIS. iha. - eighleen che il quite adj
ssneed enough IN reason aud years Cor
their apprehension and luliilmsni.
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Froa he Bshimsrs MOssasa..
A FOLLY Q URED.
NJ MISS A.. y. 2. EucHAs.

rWsai care !. snaideas, though Us aams
Bs I'll uamesG ~ soag % sioryf"
IRsR ssHg.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-01-26
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.
ADJOURNEp SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, JANuARy IS, 1859.
The House mel at the usual hour.

he SAOuSe met 1T the guSudl itDuT.
After several petitions ndaccounls had
been presented, read, aud referred, reports
from select and staining committees were
announced fromthe Char as tllen inorder.
The following bills we're then introduced
and read The first time;
An act for the benefit Of the estate or
Jas. R. Blount, deceased.
An act to incorporate The Carrolton
Lodge.
An Act to free from taxation the Sol
dicrs Of tie Revolution.
Al Act . extend the corporate limits
'ofthe town Of Holly Spriugs.
"A bill % authorize tue courts of Lau-
derdaIe county 70 make new record.
MIR. Gravesintraduced.a resolution call
Ing for mail-route from Mississippi City
Ito The city Of Natchez
The orders of The day then came up.
The resolution appointing a day 10 90
Into the election Of United States Senator,
was first 10 order.
I The ayes and nose we're called furon The
question Of calling the same from the table,
and tho vote found 10 he ~ for aud 3S
against il.
Afr. Brown, Of Copiah, rose and ex.
lpressed his astenishmeat at the course
gentlemen were disposed 70 pursue in re.
card to this election. Those who were SC
anxious to hurry the election, Know thai
several members Of the Democratic Partg
were now absent. Mr.. 3. made some
leloqient and jjust rcmarIs, which appealed
ito the magnanimisy and fair-deaIing Of
ievery member inihe H. lie maintained