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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04
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VI ANlNG sold out the principal part -four q |. d
aE- > 1 I K at the store OF Burton 4 Rodos. we
haze the pleasure o informing friends and the public
geerally, that we have remored to that house o L Il
E.S Il / Il + s II o { X of + Il f. S n
" " and DESIRABLE GOODS, and shall
III iunrc continue our business AT THE OLD STAND,
de the style and firm of ROBES < BURTON.
Having been very literally patronzed BY generous
pubic Tor nearly hive years, under the cid and
firms we fatter ourselves, now, that have united
ou stocks and are better prepared aud the dspo
sec to merit It's continuance that shall fail It
ala our IA ST sangnine expectations.
Gar stock at this time is very large and is comprised in
pafo the following very deaabe articles, 10 which
vita many others hot enumerated, earnestly invite
the attention of al who are in want Of good Goods al
low prices:
Plan and Figured Silks and Satns some worry and rich
unusually low
Blac Italian SILKS, a great variety
Bluelack do. handsome and cheap
B,acl blue black and colorcd Chaleys
Mousins great variety aud very cheap
Blachand coorod Gro De Nap Merino, very fine
Black blue black. and colored Bombazlncs
SYRIA Musins fine and handsome article for Ladies
Paintd Lawns and Muslins, from Is to IS
Cac,s at Cd worth IL
do Is - Is Cd
do Err " Is Cd IS Sd
Printd Cambrlcs, yard wide, at Is Cd
Tariff Muslin. white aud colured, new article
Cambcs and Muslins; splendid assortment
Bonne Silks and Lawns, yer, low
Bonnie Rbbcns, large supply, cheap
Alpacu Lustre beautiful article for Ladies' dresses
Camtac aud Muslin t.dgiugs and lnserngs
Tired and Bvbbnet laces. large supply
Silk Cotton and Worsed liusiery, splendid assortment
Gloves, of all kinds. prices and descriptions
Scarf, Fancy Handhcrcheis, Shawls and NantillaS,
/ rich variety
Cloths, Cassmeres and Ncstings
Georia Nankeens, brown Linens and Dfiiimgs
tunner Cloths and Thibet Cloths, very fine
totn Fnges. large stock, very cheap
| nix and Cotton Umhrellas and iarasJs
| GamGoons. Italian Cloths. CotmC aSsmcrse. kcnluck,
Jeancs. and various other Goods suitable Tor gen
| tieinen's clothing
Gotta Oznaburg Bnriaps and Tow Linen
Bleaded and brown Cottuns from q cents to the finest
quality
Sura Coffee Salt and Bale Cotton; very low lcsides
greatvariety Of other d o IS AN d G n
/ c E y f. 5 Of which invite special examination.
ROBES s. BURTON.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04
A DREADFUL MURDER IN pIILADFI-
PfiIA

The Philadelphia Inquirer Of July % says: A fripht
ul murder ass committed IN HE heart Of our city YES
terday. al few minutes ailuG o'clock. A. NJ Tho
victim was Noah Longee, Exchange Broker. NJ, 81
south Third S., Jns a,,,e Chestnut The offender Is a
tall young man U good apTeaance. said 10 be from en-
lucky about u years OF az vino arrived the Frank
House about five IN the n0ruing aud entered his pamc
as A. smith. II Is believed however, that his name is
Wilton j. Alexander.-1he first intimaion of the dread
lnI deed was given ly anappang scream which nr,
ceeded from the Office oi Mr.. L. and directed the atirn
ton OF persons 10 that qnltor. The murderer was seen
darn2 iron the Office, ald ns he got out ne
n'srd the alarm Of Stop Thief" Ar. l.. was in pur
suit; he reached the pavement. turned back aaain pto
his e, where he fell. aud died in about 8 minutes
lie was about ~ years oiagc has left four daughters and
resided IN Samson ST. lie frmcrly lived in Cincinnati
where he was the agent o the Louisville Savings Inst
luilon and at The time o The regents left very sud
denly The hfst Office he opened in this city was in
lnstreet betoW Chesnl, aud female, suppo ed to be
one oi his daughters. attended it Tor a sliur lime He
was very attentive to business kept open early and late
and was almost the only open at the time OF the nur
der
The death blow gwen with dirk which penetra-
ted the eil side OF the heast Just above the nipple and
entered the heart. A. meme was pres, Mt Tut H. VIC
TIM and his murderer. 1t impossible 10 say whether Mr.
lpu2'e was behind the cuncr OF not at the time Bu
as Tue counter ~ neither very high nor VERY vide he
might have ,HrlIed and given the fatal plunge
The chase after him quite active. He dashed round
the corner aud down Chenut street Second along Sc
c"nd TO Nau's alley, dean the alley to 'FRONT.' down
roni 10 W alnut, aud was finally secured in warehouse
III that vicinity. The dfh he threw away in his fight
at the corner Of Third and Chestnut streets where it was
found III heap OF sand and mortar.
On beng caught, he pale. agitacd and much ex-
cited. lie said that he had offered some notes for ex
change that the deceased said they were counterfeit
and words ensuing, the broker called him liar when
Alexander gave him the fatal blow He accompanied
the officers quietly II the MAYORS office and onn s,orv
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

4 Az fscIDEsT At NIioaz,-Frona letter IN the
Boston Transcript.
circumstance occurred here day tefere yesterday,
Thursday quite extraordinary. and therefore The lion
conversation. horse seen from an elevation be
tween the clifton House and tie road leading To the
burning Spring, swimming irun Navy Island On the
canada sdc towards the opposite shore Strange and
mrssioie as II may SEEM being powerful ANIMAL it Is
supposed he succeeded III reaching Grass Island.
han two thirds the way across the Niagara river
his Was accomplished by having started high up-so
hat diagonal line .nabcd le boli adyennrer 10 pant
his hoois on that little patch Of terra rnaGrecn Is
linda mario" strip Of grass that peers OF the water
tut Il short distance above Goal Island,
'.Afer feeding lille. and therefore attracting n
still larger number a wonder struck Spectators he seem
cd 10 survey the mighty exhibition Of fury around and
sgan plunged into the rcsstess current-rither intend
ing 10 return, OF touch upon the American side fr
horses think aye aud too but the rushing w
lers. Ike an army II hungry tigers, Wlrled the poor
beast hther and thlcr and onward too So that llst
he reached the rs rapid, nothing but his head could
he now and then observed above the angry pillows
BeaTe coming 10 the brink uf the magnificent cataract.
toward the middle O! the descent 1t wa, quite certain
LIE was quite extinct. Over went the carcasr which
discovered by those below at the ferry where
it lowed on shore and examined 1t proved to be
very large horse, in excellent flesh and aim st milk
white, but every bone in the body either crushed
or broken In fragments. At the last adyiccs the
remains were AT the whirlpool. running endless round
the race o magic horse though it were intended 10
impress the mind with deeper sense of horror while ga
zlng INTO the awful abyss below
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

saaAcTY OF DoG.-On Tuesday last young
man about lo years oagc, residing near Iapleys Brook
IN Dahvers, eil his fathers hee in the morning. with
his dog, gun, nc, Tor the purpose OF shooting About
noon the dog entered the house and appeared IN state
oi extraordinary agitation making many motions which
were afterwards understood tobe invitations 10 follow
him, but which at the time occasuned some arDrcben
'lohs that he was ahont suffer attack Of the hydro
phobla Finding that attention was paid To his sll
es he finally left the house, and seen aerw rs
for several hours when he entered and RECOMMENDED his
attempts TO induce the family to follow him
person then in the house bur no was no, there At
he dogs previous VISIT observing his strange conduct
and learning that IL similar 10 what had been ex-
nblled before concluded that there was sufficient mc
ihod In his Madness to constitute him sale companion
md accordingly followed him out to see wha, would
me Of IT. AT first, in his eagerness, the dog ran ont
dsight OF the man. who followed him, but being recalled
by whistle, kept himself aiterward only short dis
tnce in advance. The man followed Through brake
ald through brlar," but rather dauncd when the
cog plunged into the recesses ola swamp Determined
ste 1t out, however, he cent in after him. aud there
discovered the young man yIng upon the ground nsen
sble aud with his face shattered by the discharge Of his
gun. lie was taken home Immediately, the dor fIow
g in triumph. and although we learn sill nsons
lie yesterday morung, considered in hopeless
cJhdit!on Satem Gazette.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04
THE BOUNDARY AND DINNEa.--The Washington


TnE BOUNDARY AND DINNER.--The Washington
correspondent Of the n. Y Union, says: | have met
with friend who has given account Of the din
ner the dwelling of the Secretary OF State. Satur-
day, in celebration Of the settlement Of the North East
en Boundary question. The President. the whole Cab
met. Lord Ashburlon and suite, Mr. Fox and suite, the
Comm ssuners from Maine and Massachusetts, few
Senators, and thuse Of the gentlemen engaged in the
North eastern boundary surveys then in the city, Ma
jor Graham and Capt. Ialco,t, made up the company.
The most harmonious and peaceful spirit prevailed
Mr. Webster gave as a toast: Queen Victoria! Long
may she continue 10 rel over Prospectus and happy
people" Lord Asllburon gave-"1he President Per
potuiy The institutions of the United States The
President gave-'lhe Commissioners! Blessed are the
peace Makers
Mr.. Lawrence gave--'L Lord Ashburton. who has al
ways manifested the most friendly sentiments towards
the United States
Lord A. said. in repy-"That athis time Of life no
thing certainly but s,rong regard for his knsnea
This side Of the Atlantic desire removed all eau.
OF dispute between Them and his coantrymen home
sothat nothing might remain to interrupt their friendly
regard and confidence that settlement, nigh, be made
Of all ihose controversies which every honest in o
her country would approve. could have induced hlm to
undertake such voyage and such task
The Secretary of War then toasted, with some
pleasant illusions to his business being spoiled by the
Commissioners, Sc. sc.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

Of Banker Hill The Monument his been seventeen
years IN haisgduring than hall LOT heh period
me work was entirely suspended. The structure IS
Completed, although sine considerable work. in finish
on me exterior as well The nofor. yet remains 10 be
zone IN the ioerior cone. about twenty small blocks
nave been LETT, 10 enable the builders to Just their
chIhery. which now be supplied. The outsdo
Of Inc wofa will also undergo the finishing operation,
The staging is lowered down from tho top and the up
PER pan OF the interior IS also 10 be sm'o,h- hammered
al OF which will occupy The principal part present
season. For shuu lifne arrangements will be SO that
persons may ascend 10 the p Of the structure and
apparatus Is SOU To lie prepared By which persons may
be conveyed up and down, inside the cone by steam
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

PRoGREss OF TEMPERANCE NEW YoRx-Aniu-
teresng report OF the progress OF the temperance re-
form in New York. represents that l79 624 rames have
been eproled, of whom 1870 600 have taken the total ab
stinenee pledge. In this aggregate are Included 237
clergymen, 20 physicians 1876 Germans, 500 oolored
persons. is, $3.50 seamen, and 1880 lrlsh Psoes,.bs
and Roman Catholics. Licensed grog SHOES within ten
years have decreased 6S per cent, and paupsrsm and
crime in shou: tho ssmo proportion.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

The Presidcncy-Ina letter lately addressed to
friend in Detroit ll Col Benton and which is publish
in the Democrat o that place. the writer takes occasion
10 deny that he is any of the word, candidate
fer TIE Presidency He says: Il have taken care 70
Keep myself gu, of tina, category-firsy, by declining
nomination from the citizens Of Philadelphia city ana
county; and secondly, by publicly declaring myself IN
favor Of Mr. Van Buren,"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4. lsto
THE TREATY.

Inc htaisonan We presume gives sutbs,,;.
tails ' The treaty lately negotiated at Ayasbino,o,
we lnier, IRON lis tone that the President will ~,
iiao oeeh predicted bach ont from it, The ar,,ol.
ni'uSoi'a' VIII he found in another column
" lar as The Maine boundary is concerned No
'o' 10 Just reason Tor opposing the treaty. I'M;
a'o massachusetts are satisfied, the people Of -. =,
o'a'e ought 10 complain, unless indeed they d.,
''' amount OF h"ncy proposed to be PAID 10 ,bs. S..
oy Inc General Government. But as W. b,v,
better boundary Il an that laid off in lf:. -, d..
aiolualioh o. The King of the Netherlands -,
as Ten. jackson thea offered to purchase H.
sent OF Maine. at a much higher price. to tho -
o hdf line, we cannot conceive the propri,,, :.
jackson man at least raising his voice a,,irs,
sent arrangement, as either injurious to cur
or dero9alety 10 our character
Onr only objection 10 the rst:Geatian ,f ,L.,,
'ha' 50 lar as we are informed it leaves un,d,.,ai i,
''"'' ei' la'S"ns Of conirovers, between the ,,,
governments All ought 10 have been sr,,,i ,....,
o>' !" "''ch the South is specially interested
~, u nave Iceh separated from lhose in whc
'' -'0''' 10 ''o'e ueepy concerned and lr vnon f.
."''' asse'ie"'' II We are 10 ADJUST all these p,,
"'S u ol'r'n nee anhally it were better tina, ,bov
'e a'9"''i simultaneously; and On the contrary
We are 10 have War. let il come upon ,n =,
points at issue, in winch all p1rts of the country fol
df'cl interest 1t ma, be- however. that these ohc-
questions hare been adjusted Y at least ba, tl viii;
l'oS nave been agreed to, upon which they sb,l J..
?eac'ably and saslaclor, negotiated Jfs,, we s,.u
a' rs one OF the most suspicious events nf ,h;s ~
'hfS--i"r. though war may have its charms 6r n.
y'on"' 1t Is. IN lis mdcst fm an ur.,i,j, a,e
1T Is game which governments would u, v.r .,,..
issS'y pIa, at. were The people wise
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

Some Two thousand bushels Of new wheat have al
ready been brought into Chco,he. and sold Tor 50
cents per bushel. The impression is that in in very
short time new wheat will not bring 40 cents
bushe in the Scioto Valley. Corn. shelled. l2i 6
cts per bushe Contracts have been made, we are in
formed. for large quantities of wheat at so cts. to he
threshed cat Immediately, and delivered Circleville
and other places tbs sid. Of it. Buffalo Cor .idr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

SERIOUS AFrNn-A personal reuronrc took place at
Dcmorol's Alabama, The 1h inst. between James A.
Lane. Esq and Col A. :. Waugh the artist, in which
The former MAS severely wounded by pistol shot which
passed through his aud entered his body in the di-
rcct,oa vt his lungs, Were the ball rema med Il ap-
years that several shots cXchan od and the life OF
Cot. Waugh was miraculously preserved by the ball Of
his adversary striking Tie guard fhs pistol.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

DRY GOODS.-The \. Y. Journal Of Comna,ee Of
July ~ says: There great ,ale Of stuff goods
yesterday the entire stock of large importer. which
cute electrified the trade The dealers here had mark
ed Their calaongues by he of recent events
ana put Their prices about twenty ve per cent below
'''oSe o iast ALL But the Boston here and
an unexpected competition sprung up So the sale went
Oh with much spirit. 1t prices within five per cent If
those year ago There has been more stir among dry
goods IN oihef quarters fer so1le days past"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

FgEScu SrEANEss.-'Fhe arrival Of the French
War Steamer lie Conner in onr waters is an inter
es'ng occurrence. But the crrand which she comes
Is yet more interesting. AID has national importance
IN II. The eight comm ssluners she brought are now al
W aShlngion cndeay"r0g 10 induce our government to
make arrangements for an International commerce on
grander scale than has hitherto been contemplated
France has built IT is buding sr'y steamers, which
VIII be employed to augment her naval force in war and
To carry Oh RAPID commercial intercourse in peace All
her navy yards, as AT Rocneiort. Brcsi Cheburg and
lonI0nare now busy with preparations for this marine.
The places which 10 be visited by this commerce
are numerous and distant from each other; probably. the
same that lie Conner Ia her pioneering Grand is now
passing 10. lie Conner will remain at New York
about month, and vii then 90 to New Orleans, Mar
Unique, Havana, and even t'reIt eight different step
ping places Tier regular armament is SO guns where
as she neW carries but l0 each 50 Founders She has
but lSS men on board aoH whereas her fun complement
$40. Her PaiNhahS and The res! Of her cannon wcr,
disembarked Rych,fort.
" ], journal Of Commerce.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

o.. Pennsy lvania is taking open and bold ground IN
f,vrr Of Mr. buchanan the Loco Foco candidate 'or
the Presidency. An Address to the people OF 'a' ',a
by the Central Committee, appears in INC i'ai'''.''s
Rep3rter in which is recommended that the ie'os u
Mr. Buchanan hold State Convention at HARRISBURG
on the 9Th Of January mkt, for the purpose OF advancing
his pretensOns.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

~ The LEGO roco papo.s quoting '1'esand"
HamItons opinions, in opposition 10 inc P''''
tectiug duties. Alexander Hamilton was .'' g.
nan and very pure ratrot-hut when o'a nc ,,. WV.
TO be recognized as ofthe fathcfs oil inc -.
church, We lad supposed lIc was the iounoef u '''
TcderaI s"liy.l
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

Having nuccd tie various and widely dctcn, state
mon's Ia other journals ia regard 10 tho Northeastern
boundary n,go,nlion We believe it 10 be as we'll To give
version, which, perhaps, is likely to be corrcc,
the rest, 10 say the least.
THAT the Walter Is settled al admit.
The line, as we understand. Is from the monument
North 10 the ST Johns -alung the middle of the ST
Johns II the m.uih OF the ST. Francis up the middle OF
the st Francis 10 Lake lth >nagamook thence South
westerly straight 10 the Norhu ostcnmost head Of Con
nccticu river, The portion oflhe Mullunacha settle
mcnt South oflhe 81 Johns. 10 belong to Maine
BY this It will be seen that by lar the largest portion
Of the territory and all the land Of the least value ayr
culturay, is retained by Maine. Great Britain has u
s'rposer which she pass from Fredericton To Que
bee and, IT, not mis- informed by those who hay-
opportunities OF Knowing, all that this strip is, can be
made, good tor IS 10 pass over, and that speedily as
possible unless wishes 90 slave from cold OF hunger
For this right 81 way, We are 10 receive the Tree nav
cation of the St Johns, from It's It's mouth,
aud Runscs Point an unqucsiluucd portion ot British
trrlta, and valuable military position. For parting
with that portion OF the territory Maine and Massachu
se,ls receive small sum of money contrary 1t
oar information Il few days since from tn. l.. States
quite much 10 he il Is Wurth. and not quar-
ter ot what Gen jackson proposed 10 pay Maine alone
or loan her the Globe calls II. very pretty onh Il
he the land to he surveyed and to be sold by Cncl,
San hrpNng alleNpensos and the gross amount of til,
sales Of twelve hundred and fifty thousand acres TO b,
paid over To Maine, without deduction. II this is ;
/ loan. what would the Globe call gitil
| This is hat understand has been agreed upon
regards the disputed Northeastern boundary question
We do not pretend To he exact minute, but We hav,
good reason To believe that in the MAN, correc
in our description Of te line. As to other Matters thu
settlement oi which is not YET made known, we wal
vith confidence and patience the result.
That the President the Secretary will propose
gree any thing that the Senate any reasonable a
homes, man can find plausible ground for olgecng to.
do not for moment believe; nor. indeed can we Civ
credit sincerity those OF either faction, who
impatient 10 condemn heioehey know, and who seen
resolved to find iaul, beforehand wi tn whatever tn
Administration may do. least they should have n
chance. after It's arrangements are declared to ndus
their bad passions IN abuse and yiGperaton
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04
GDDDs!GDDDs.!Hs ,D,::

JfHe 10Th ls4Z
V1HN j. PURyIS has just returned rorn trip al
% ter Goods, and is opening, at his cheap CASH
slof in l.ynchburg. opposite the Market House, tie
following. IA wit:
sxEICOES. L.gU'l'S, C.5.NBKTtS,
IllsLISS, Sc, for Ladies' Dresses, al I'd pr yd,
andppwards
Nsnkeens, large lot real Georgia. at Cd per yard.
Panaluon Goods, and testings, large lot and very
chap
Cotton Stockings, black, white MKT blue, &c, at
ID a pair.
Falcy Handkerchies and Scars.
Mtts. Gloves, Ribbons, &c
Worked Collars, aud Lace Goods generally.
.FLEO,
DONNE'TS of all kinds Artificial Flowers, Band
Boies. Grape. Satins 81 Ks, Wells, Irish Linen, fl"l
ans Pins, Tapes, Needles and
A ThOusamdAsthcr Articles,
MI ofwhch bought in the present dull state oi the Nui
them Markets, will be sold at very low prices;
JOHN }. PtRNlS
June 20 ISL
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

Manufacture cf SIX in Ohio-Mr. JOHN w Gull
of Mount Pleasant, hamilton County. Ohio, manulac-
lured during the last year upwards Ut 5000 worth of
SILK goods. His clear profit the capital invested was
ten per cent Mr. Il visited This city months since
tor the purp sc OF dsposng Of his fabrics, which compr
tent Judges here prounced equal to the best imported
lie has three large coco0neries, and commenced this
season to feed upwards o.wo millions Of worms. which,
he calculates. will yield him upwards Of six hundred
bushels OF cocoons, worth at present prices $1,000 but
much more to him, he viii manu- iacture the whole
crop into various fairies.
lie has nav inoperaon six Piedmontese reels with
improvements one winding machine for raw or reeled
silk: three double machines preparatory for tfamming
one double machine; two tramning machines for Or
ganzne
Al the machinery excepting that for weaving is pro-
pelledby steam engine, Yet the delicate opera
tons are performed with tie greatest exactltude He en-
Poys at the factory . hands, half of whom are females
and several Of these from 10 to IA years of age
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

ONE MnnE.-Neare sorry to learn tina, Mr.. Penz.
who has long been The energetic Secretary of the Allan
tic Insurance Go. oilhs clry, has resigned his flee in
consequence Of deficit Of some five or six thousand dol
lars IN his accounts W T. jour- IF Com.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-04

The Georgetown %. CO. Advocate mentions the arri-
val there OF number Of German females, who under the
auspices ot the German Agricultural Society are pro-
coeding TO take possession ula purchase of 000 acres
Of land recently made in Hardy and Hampshire coun-
ties, Virginia These fifty families to be succeeded
next year by fifty more, AMI continue at the same an
nual rate until two hundred families shall have been set
tied on the land They not recent emgranls. but
have been residing in and about Philadelphia for four
five years past aud, doubtless taking prospective
view OF the times, have most wisely determined upon
besowng themselves upon poriiono the wild bnt very
improbable lands OF the Old Dominion. The average
price they pay % per acre. and the re-
presented to be well watered by numerous tributaries
the South Branch