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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-14

MENlCO.-Tampico dates To the 7h Septembe,
have been received at New Orleans by the editors Of
the Lousianian.
The most interesting intelligence is that which an.
nounces the probability that the Mexican govern
ment will retract It's unjust decree against me chan.
dlze imported into Tanpco, during the tenure OF
that town by the federal iorces.
We learn, by way of Maiamoras. that the army of
the federal general Lemus, was defeated by Gdneral
Cauallza in the neghborhood of Montere. 1t is adj
ded thai he lost all his artillery, baggage, &c. &c
200 prs onsrs, and that the two Lemus' had fled in
the direction OF Texas. despatch TO this effect is
published IN supplement TO the Deseng ano de
Tamaulipas oh the 5ih instant.
There is nothing very important from the city of
Mexico. The administration of Bustsmente was be-
coming more popular
document WAS published at Mexico towards the
end OF August, which produced some sensation there
and which appears TO be death blow to the reputa-
lion OF Santa Ana as warrior. An officer OF the
Mexican army. who was present at the skirmish AT
Vera Cruz the 9th December, has de Jared in the
Cosmorota. that in the affair just mentioned Santa
Ana behaved like coward, and he sustaius his as
sertion by number of facts OF which he was an eve
Witness and which were also seen hv part of the de-
tachmeut hat was Then aud there engaged
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-14
THE TR.KCT OF I.y-N.D

THE TRACT OF L.4.v.D,
belonging TO the estate of the said James HALEY
burton, lying IN the County OF Nielsen, about five
miles from the Court House, containing nearly
Three hundred .7crcs.
Inns Tract is very desirable, being well adap,ed tn
the growth OF Wheat, Corn. Tobacco. &c.: has nm
1t comfortable Dwelling House and all necessary
Out Houses.
Al The same time and place. will be sold the C,o,s
OF Corn Rye OATS Fodder DC, the stock of eye,y
description, consisting OF Horses, Cows and U,o..
among mem are valuable Brood Mare and two fine
coils and several very valuable Mich Cows. Also
complete set OF Blacksmihs Tools, a road Waopoo
ana Harness. two small Wagons. all the Plantation
oo's aud Household aud Kitchen Furniture. and
three Stills complete. '"'
JERMS.-The Land will be soId m , c,oa;, e
one ana two years and the other property on cr.d
oi Twelve months Bonds with approved secu,;ty,,,II
oe required anu deed itust on the Land.
ALIEN. BROWN, Erecutor of
o.,o James HALEY Burton, decL
- ~ i20Ns
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-14
DOMESTIC. IvTELLGIEVCE
Fro.n the " Y. Ti'nts.

CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION At sf
RACuSE.-We cepy from the Western Slae
Joa,nsl. Extra. and the Albany Esen'se J"n,nal, oil
ses,erd.y she annexed gtap,iae account - ne ar
rsnizaaion and roesedings efliis Democratic hernb-
hean Convention. at Syracuse. However Tue cause
of,.,,,,,.,.. and anarchy nav triumph IN nihe,
an.,,~,s the patriots of New York. We feel assured.
.sii ma,r,a,n the Integrity OF he State, and lns,ead
Of Aeine depressed by the Temporary success Of cor
,rp,,,n. will be only stimulated TO new excIiens and
greater sacrifices ia the holy struggle IN which the,
az. engaged
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-14
LAND &C. FOR SALE.

pursuance OF the last III and testament of Jane.
L HALEY Burton. deceased, the subscriber will sci
on the premises, 10 The highest bidder on Wednes
day the goth day Of November next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-14
From he Hes,ern STAT. journal Extra.
SrRscusn. Oet }. O'Clock. i. VI.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN STATE con
NENTIOS

The D.iesaies 10 the Convention began 10 arrive
IN fore. Last Mig hts iian from Itica, "lueh TON
t~,n~d the gfeatesi number Il passengers ths iaf
ever passed oycrshc road. The stages lackfts, aud
.a,s thi. morning. have been filed with Delegates
eeminr 10 from The dif1efest counties
Al u o'clock. the Convention met 10 tie Baptisi
Church, ard on motion of II. H. Rom6ga, Of Ulstef
Informally orgauzed by the apo n,nienl oil Judge
HAMIL TON. OF Seleha,ir. Chairman, pro tenn. aud
Dr. Pirr. OF orange aud Nh MeCulLoon, OF J ilsr-
ss.. Secretaries.
A COMMITTEE Of two from each Senate Disitiei
vas appointed report, the afternoon. the natues
IL suitable nfcets 10 preside the deliberations Of
the Convention.
The Delegates from the several counties. were
directed epatt then names. residence aud near
csr posi- Office 10 lie Secretaries, al the Afternoon
session.
We should Judge that between forty aud fifty
counties represented. some af them by lsige
> dele CAUTIOUS Ne NOTICE ito, of The cei,nises
ND, familiar npmes among The Democracy.
Th-tc must be srycia hundred pat1r paIlug III tie
proceedings The his hest jcgree oil enthusiasm and
confidence prevails.
ArTtsSooN SESSION.
At 3 u'clock. the Convention assembled. The
committee select officers al tie Gonse fepot
ted Tue names pf he following:
Officers If The Contention.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

RIo m JANnIRo, Sept. IL. 1899
Mr. DEAR SR:-As IL may be amusing to some
of your numerous readers to know Of the passing
events in this quarter Of the world, will attempt
TO keep you informed of the most interesting &C
rences they pass. /" in miniature"
Some few evenings since the American portion Of
the residents here were much grat6ed by an invita-
ton frsm the ward room officers Of the u. States
frigate Independence "a a sociabIe shop" need
scarcely say they were all much pleased with the
evenings entertainment, as Lieuts p. and ID. used
their accustomed cndcavors to crafty their guests
some few of whom were rather fatigued with the
row ON shore and made several frutless attempts to
raise a stave for the qualification Of the more mus-
cal portion Of the party.
The company were rather disappointed in not be.
ing favored with the Prince, and the Commodor q
| company. The latter gentleman made his appear.
anee about q o clock, and AZ gallant az those two
gentlemen reported to be, retired few minutes
after.
In other respects NO excitement has prevailed
here, with the exception 81 some few evening par
ties In the neighborhood ef "Eagspho velho. -
which passed OF with their usual eclaf Since the
departure Of Mrs Pearce there has been auits a
hiatus In the fashionable circIes-but in q measure
we consoled by the arrival of her brother Tom,
from the river La Plate. This gentleman Is the ".
g. and like Uncle Sans officers under the
Mae fcan lets others attend 10 the duties, and he
fobs the needful. His late mission to the river La
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30
Correspondence Of the Herald.l
MACON, GEO, Oct. %, lSs



DEAR SIR:
Knowing you to be friend to all conven-
tons, that have ever assembled from the land of
Nod to that of Macon, have taken the liberty Of ad-
dressing you few lines for the purpose Of keeping
you advised Of the proceedings and Of the state 81
the market.
The delegates met this morning in the Methodist
Church, and organized by calling pro tempore 20 the
chair, Thomas Butler King, Of Geo. The delegates
were then called BY States, commencing with Vir-
gina, North l. South Carolina, and no delegates ap.
pearing, Georgia was taken up by calling for the
delegates from Columbus, and 70 the different
cities. There are. should suppose, about fifty
here altogether, and number more expected this
evening-among them, Gems Hamilton and M e DuHie,
Of South Carolina Doctor Thomas Hoxie, oi Colum-
bus, was appointed President Of the Convention,
when II adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at
ten o'clock.
With few exceptions, il is made up Of men
broken down in cotton and other speculations, and
think will end in smoke. II may be rather prema-
ture TO judge before they have had time to pass
resolutions bat 10 send lorth their arrow Of desruc
tion to the Bank Of England, which, ut all events
must make her quake when she learns of the tre-
mendous power which Is arrayed against her by
some two or three hundred banks. that, like the
cotton speculators can't ray their debts. Ts per.
no is interested in such visionary ideas and
pursues the even tener of his way and his great oh
jec and chief desire 10 pay his debts at maturity il
does certainly look like the last Of the humbugs,
unless they should get one up on Morus Mnlticauis,
which they ought to do, that article Is most cor.
taialy declining.
Our banks have not suspended a. yet. Being most
ly branches Of Savannah banks, they have 20 wait
instructions from them. DoS QutxoTTE.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

pt- Seixas, at IS Cedar street, Is constantly re-
Havana and there is NO better proof Of their supe
rority required than the fact that his establishment
Is more extensively patronised by experienced smo-
kers, who cannot go' bad article, than any other
in the city He has just received supply of the
lebratsd Colberne Segars, the most delciously fla
vored article that has ever been exhibited in New
York, as all will acknowledge who may give them
trial
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

NEW REFECTORY.-J. SWEENEY informs MS fr,.uS
~ and the public that he hes opened Reector in ts,
large and elegant building, No la Fulton Fish Flesh
and Fowl are always be found his tables every deos
cv OF the provided ~ appears marke
Ne care or attention will be wanting his part 10 give
aacon and he hops to find that generous
which he 10 determined 70 reserve
jI0-0 J. SWEENEY
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

GALE AT MIcHroAr Cry There was a severe
gale Of wind felt at Michigan city, on the 18th and
18th instant Three vessels, the John Kenzie, White
Pigeon and Virginia, were driven high and dry on
the beach
FLORIDA MURDERs.-On the 9th ult the Indians
killed tive soldiers and black erpreter They were
most shockingIy mangled and one Of the mes was
pierced with fifty balls
liver rDtARIsM.-Incendia ries have made their an
pesrance II Portland. Mrs. Cove is also there
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

0J- Moan says that hard money system is in
imica to hberty-that is, we suppose, to the liberty
Of cheating and swindIing. He says he will take
broken bank notes at par for the STAR No doubt
the most broken kind Of bank notes par value for
tina, broken down paper. We go on the cash sys-
tenn and the specie standard nothing less
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30


casion left the Oregon Mountans' and came 70 ths
city ON similar errand 80
INcENDIARIsM IN NEw OsLEANs-The Thorn
sonian doctor, Scott, who was arrested in New Or
leans short time since for setting fire to the pre-
misses on which he lived, underwent an examination
on the 10th instant. Nothing positive was adduced
but the prisoner remanded to prison. and his
case referred to a criminal court
VELOCITY LIGHTNING 1T has been ascertain
ed that the velocity at which lighting or the electric
fluid moves, is not less than 200 600 miles in single
second OF time.
HEALTH OF BosTeN.-Thirty. two persons died in
Boston, last week
FIRE IN MEDFoRD, Mass w Porter II NJ
Gener, Peak, CHAMBERLAIN, Edward Copp and Jonas
Colburn, were burnt out Sunday last. Total loss
$1,000. II was the work of an incendiary.
DEArHs IN PHILADELPHIA during last week,
reached eighty-nine.
SMALL Pox.-This infection has appeared in Thorn
aston, Maine, and considerable excitement prevails
there in consequence.
JUICE LEE, emiaent Of South Carolina,
died at Charleston, on the 24th instant.
STORE BREAKING SAvANNAH.-The store Of c.
b. Carter u Co., robbed a week ago last Mon
day, by a one or more burg ars.
The health Of Augusta improving the 22d
inst. The weather had been more favorable.
ArFRAy Michael nj c Carly was killed in Emmits-
burg, Md, on the 2lst inst, by mannamed Heavers
A CeuRr MARITAL commenced in Scheme ctady,
this state, the 10Th inst for the trial Of Brig Gen.
Isaac j. Yates.
NEwsPAPERs.-There are thirty newspapers pub
lished in Upper Canada
EXCITEMENT SoUTH.-Patrols have been oreaniz-
ed at N. Orleans and Mobile for the purpose of pro-
tecting those places against incendiaries.
THE RESULT GEoRGIA-McDonald,l ocofoco,
has been elected Governor Of Georgia.
SUIcDE.-Wm c. Crump committed suicide in
Providence, last Saturday.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

An inquest was held on the body OF John Lateu
passenger board the schooner Nassau from,
Richmond, Va. II appeard that the deceased was 10
bad state Of health when he came ON beard and
that he gave up the ghost when within Is miles Of
Sandy Hook. Verdict, death from appoplexy.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

OV- We lear, on inquiry At the Court Of Chancery,
that u was an order to show cause. and not tenn
Bell vs.. Lock. The case Is set down for argument
next week.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

DJ-PHLrr HONE is at the head Of the committee to
erect anew theatre, AM Webb at the tail Instead
Of building theatres, the latter worthy had better
pay his debts. I shall &c build churches
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

LOOK our CoUNTE RFEITs.-A new counter
felt detected at the store Of A. f. Stewart & Co.
last evening. The following is a fac simle:
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

PosrAeE-Some strange animal with long whis-
kers, was TO England TO inquire about the bene-
fit Of reduction Of postage; his name was PIat, and
he may be known abroad by his suPerabundanee Of
hair The sending this person is all that has besn done
bat II is all that should be done by our govern.
ment The president should recommend reduction
of postage IN his message. The rates are at present
oppressively high; they might be reduced with ad.
vantage TO all
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

INANIEL SWEENEY, III Ann street, return. IA. uneays
~ thanks 20 his numerous friends for liberal sportsy
have uniformly rendered him he opened his
and them hatt win be his en syor "a merit
continuance Of their appreciation His table away. urnbss
with the best the market affords and those who nav honor s
table with their presence may depend upon being served with
cieanliness, cvility and promptitude nc N
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

eD~NoAH has abandoned the building Of Solomon
ismple, and Is nov engaged IN building a theatre.
Great sales Of old clothes recently
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

A DUEL TO BE DoNE.-Mr. Tasistro has written a
letter charging the two brothers Porters with GER
tain conduct the Porters intend to challenge Ia
sisro, they cannot otherwise meet the I" soft inn
parchment The result will be duel, for Tasistro
wiH fight; whether Porter will fight or not is doubt
ful. He will cat, drink champagne, swell, swagser,
and brag; but it is doubtful il he'll fight. However
presumng that he viii fight to patch up his reputa-
ton and his breeches, we will give both the com.
batants some advice. Don't go into Wall street
for seconds. Webb knows nothing about duels, and
hates the smell Of powder; Noah is old botch ex-
cept when he is amongst old clothes but to us,
gentlemen; we have two compositors who will make
the best seconds in the WORLD they have stood three
shots each, and have more courage and pluck than
Webb and all his friends put together that the
vertable Col Pluck has "shufled off this mortal
coil"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

o. Isaac Morris, the master Of the schooner But.
terfy, in the custody Of the United States Mar
shal charge Of shaving. is to be brought up for
examination Thursday. Why don't the law Of
cers Of the government try Of these cases and
settle the que stionl
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

&c. ALExASpRE, the wonder Of the world, ar
pears again tonight at the Park Theatre. lie is
prodigy.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

THE FfSAscIERs or the COURIER x Enquirer.
The Courier \ Enquirer says, call despotisms are
hard money countries" This is the assertion Of
those fnanciers-what is the factl For these forty
years Russia the most despotic country in Europe.
has had the most degraded paper currency. In that
empire a rouble in silver is worth four roubes in
paper All payments are made in the Iatter-except
foreign debts. What supreme blockheads manage
the Wall street paper
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

NorscE TO OF He .prssPesons and Families oesous OF
reading The HERALD their breakfast table every
before the clear coal fire, dur ng tne snsaAs =. VIM :
hitherto served by newsboy will please TO send or can AZ
his c VI Ann sTRE and nsert their names and places
- IL nlain leeible characters Subscription
RnL Oar carriers will take their OIL and taem
Iary a. the of 25 cents per week payable at the
60 he negsbos frequently IN the street
~ ala weaber a. in suplmerbut by following his direction
nr~csey our readers sill be properly attended 10.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

COMMERCIAL BANK OF OswEoo.
Letter y. March !, 1899.
Payable to bearer.
L. JoSEs, Cash'r. ". WHITE, Prtst.
Durand Il Co.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

suB-LocoFocos The following is list Of the
various sub locofocss, with their names annexed
for the present election
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

NHANGANEsE.--2s,ooo lbs Black Oxide Of Manganese
IVl tground) for sale by rERssE BROOKS
oD No.6i Libertyst
II NCURHENT MONEY-Foreisn Gold and Silver Corr
~ poraton Bonds, stocks, Shares Treasury Notes. 80
bought and cold at s. syLvEsTERs 1870 Broadway and
- WM" o5 2
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

THE MobiLE SUrFsREm.-Probably no city IN
the world, for its size has suffered so much as Mo-
bile this summer. Fire, sickness and death has de-
solated Il; those who have been removed by death
have ceased 70 suffer; many Of the living have snds
red the misery Of dozen deaths, and have still more
10 suffer, unless aid be extended them Why are no
further movements made towards their relief We
have began--a few have followed good example
let the work be carried 70 a successfn issue
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

Plate ESQ report sPeaks) was to obtain pair ~ .ho..
for the Baroness Rcuen; he had on a pre- vous &C..
casion left the Oregon Mountains and came TO the
city on q similar errand - INC
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

MOVEMENTS IN THE NAvy-several changes in
cur Navy will be made in few days Commodores
Downes, Ridgeiy, and Chauncey, have received pre-
paratory orders for sea Commodore Morris il si-
Their 20 take command Of the Boston or Washington
Navy Yard, and Commodore Ballard j. going into
the Naval BOARD or he will be ordered to q the
yards. II is said that Commodore Ridgely will take
command Of the Brazil station, and sail soon IN the
United States frigate now at Boston. What will
Captain Wilkinson say tothat1 IL was Com. Ridge
" that cut or the tail Of Mr. Van Buren,, his visi
the Navy Yard last July
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

PAssENGERs ron EURoPE.--The reduction in
the price Of passage in our packets works admi-
rably. The splendid ship England, Captain b. l..
Waite, who sails on Friday next, has only three
spare berths, every other one being engaged
The fare in the cabin Of the is only 600 and not
Sl40, and every passenger can enjoy himself the
as heretofore On their trips hence the packet
ships often have the advantage the steam Ships
in consequence Of the prevalence Of westerly Winds
and the Orpheus. Captain Bailey, once beat the
Great Western six hours. The England has made
the passage to off Cork in twelve days. and has often
sailed hence the let Of November and landed her
passengers in Liverpool in sixteen days.
Speaking Of quick passages, puts us in mind Of
Captain Bailey, who sailed hence in the Orpheus on
the LIST Of August, arrived at Liverpool on the 22d-
left there again in the Cambridge, on the 10th Of
September, arrived here the 10th Of this month
sailed again for England the 2eth inst in the
South America, and will probably arrive at Liver
pool about the sth Of November. lie will then have
crossed the Atlantic three several times in three
different packet ships in little than three
months. Captain Il. has assumed permanently the
command Of the South America.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

SAVED FROM THE GALLows.-Hands Knudsden,
who was for some time under sentence Of death for
various acts OF piracy and murder on board the Bra.
CANA, yesterday bound himself for three years to
respectable spar maker in the neighboghood Of the
Dry Dock. Hans is likely young fellow, and we
dare say will make good mechanic.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

Or One Of the greatest consultations on earth
is the undying belief that we shall meet with al
old friends, male and female, in heavsn-and thai
they will always have the same appearance as they
had when the feelings Of friendship first rang to
existence Think Of that pretty Dung women!
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

Or II is said that Mr.. Van Buren, has ordered q
large importation Of blood hounds from Cuba, T.
hunt down the Seminoles in Florida. Would hs
take fifty brace Of his own buttenders They have
bloodhound enough for such business.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-30

SIcSoa RUrz.-This gentleman still remains with
in theEsyptian Tombs the pious abolitonists having
sued him for the third time in the District Court.
Judge Edwards dire ted him to find bail in the sum
of $1,000 We called yesterday on Mr.. Ruiz,
and he informed that it was not his intention to
take any legal steps, but to transmit his case the
Spanish government and let them act in the matter.
His friend, Signor Montez, was liberated Satur.
day last, on filing corsmon bail; and he, like wise
man, Immediately walked down to the East River,
and put himself bag and baggage aboard the schooner
Texas, and is half way TO his residence at Nue.
vas, in the Isle of Cuba-not intending to trust him.
self again in this land Of liberty-par excellence.
How long this Of the negroes and their abettors
the purse and freedom of the white race is to con-
time, IT will remain for intelligent jury other
to sayl