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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
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INVASION OF TEXAS

Since the re establishment Of the Santa Ana dynasiv
IN Mexico invasion Of Texas has been pretty general
y anticipated, but that II would take place early as
the present time idea seemed to be entertained -
Therefore the that some 1000 MeXicans had en-
tered TrNns aud taken two towns-San Antonio and
Goiad-has impaired great surprise. This news WINS
received here yesterday and all the details relating to it,
furnished by New Orleans EXCHANGES will hc nuud
IN paper this morning
We sincerely regret 10 add thai, among the Prisoners
taken at San Antonio Mr.. JNo. d. MoRRis. son of
the late Richard Morris Of Hanover, and Mr. H,NcocK
CnEvAirlE, formerly Of this city. This information
which Is obtained from private letters has occasioncd
much anxiety for the fate Of these gentlemen. among
their numerous friends here.
The New Orleans Bee exhibits noble spirit of sym
patty with the cause Of Texas and makes strong appeals
III Its behalf II lamenh the supncness ofrcxas and her
mistaken policy ofobanlng the peaccabe recognition by
Mexico Of the independence Texas through negotiations
TN this head the Bee INDUCES sarcasm towards our
country by saying that the TEXANS have Inherited "a
large portion OF the diplomatic spirit of the United
States Nlessrs. Walrous, Megginson and Jones. a
depntaon from the Committee Of Safety at Galveston,
arrived nj New Orleans on tho the 9th INST ON a mis-
SION IN behalf OF The interests and defence oTexas The
Bee says:
The invaslonoi Texas furnishes an occasion for our
ctlz 10 avcngc the wrongs that have been hcapcd up
on their cpatrymen by the Autocrat of Mexico which
would haze embraced II the United States will
moi 20 10 war; nov - the time 10 join the standard of
sister Republic IN coniu WIN lie resolution adopt
ed by the ''grca, meeting held at the Banks Arcade
on the 4th Of February. S@ou!d the United States
hereafter engage in hoses there will be enough left
10 support the American banner. On! that the L..
:, Government could cacha portion of the spirit of the
people.
The Texas army, now tina, there is no escape from
"a should have lis standard decorated with miniature
ol the Cathedral in the centre of the city of Mexco "a,
that every man would i, the last thing in the even
ing ana The 'rs IN the morning. 10 keep the end Of his
eNertons continually in his mind for not until the Tex
IAN banner Is planted in the public square before the pal
ace OF Santa Ana should the war be terminated
I'VE publish this morning letter from President
Houston, which any one wishing to join the army of
liberty should carefully read We have besides nun
Der Of private letters from citizens of emncncc in Tex
as, the tenor OF which the rs that of General
liouson's. lio for Mexico! We will soon hear the
voice Of General Combs from tho hills of Kentucky and
The vallics Of the Great West"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

Extract Of letter from Gen A. s. JOHNSTON, who
Is now probably In command of the Tcxian Army, Ia
Gen. llAMiLfos, dated:
GALvIsToH, March II 1912.
Your apprehension Of the dangers which ncnaccd
this country, aid which discussed in route 10
Austin, well grounded, as believed at the time.
Our country is invaded by numerous, well or
gained and well appointed army under the command Of
Gen AnIsr,. His advance ~ rapid, and thus far with
opposition. On the 9Th he entered the town Of San
nlono and the 7th he took possession OF the town Of
Victoria. This indicates the movement OF two columns,
presume To be united before they reach the Colorado. II
So ii is very ludicous arrangement
The WAT after great preparation on the part Of the
enomy, is upon u.s. without the slightest preparations
having been made by Our people are, however,
turning out well and Fastening westward, for the pur
pfse oi concentrating 10 meet the enemy, and notwith
standing every advantage has been given, rely upon
thc energy and courage oiour people 10 achieve most
brilliant results.
Il shall leave here 10 morrow 10 JOIN our army, and
shall take great pca pleasure in communicating events
rs they may happen.
with the hope that your numerous friends may Il
gain lave the pleasure Of greeting your arrival our
shores, beg have to tender you my sincere regards.
"A. SIDNEY JOHNSTON.
''GES. JANIS HAMILTON"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
A TREATY WITH THE WYANDOT IN
DAMS

We learn by letter from Col. John Johnston Uni
ted States Commissioner, published in the Ohio State
Journal. thai the 9Th instant he concluded ut Upper
Sandusky (Oho) treaty Of cesson and emigration with
the Chiefs aud Councillors Of the Nyandot nation of In
dlans by which the chiefs are to remove their people
to the southwest of Missouri in 1913 their own cost,
and wliion, the usual agency the part Of Govern
nent Of superlnendents, conductors, tcamsters, &c.
the Indians furnishing ther transportation and sub
slstence the journey, and finding themselves provi
sions at their home. BY this treaty the Wyando,s
code the United States without any reservation all
their land, consisting o about one hundred and fifteen
sections said to be amongst The best in Ohio and much
Of il in state oil eultiyatiun.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
LATER FROM CANTON

An arrival al New York brings dates few d:ls lat,r
from canton, being 1.-THE ..9th Of November last. Al
that time affairs remained pretty much as they are repre-
scented to be by the accounts brought by the last pracc
ding arrival The British squadron still at tie
North, but daily expected at Macao Tie city of Tm,-
hac the capital of the Chusan group of Islands. was
still occupied by the British and s!r Henry po,t;noer
IN circular to Her Maiesys SUBJECTS had announced
that under no circumstances would Tinghae he piycn
up until the whole demands of England wcro complied
with and carried into full effect. Mr. Alfred p Ed
wards. at tn" American ship Hannibal Of New York to-
9ether with boats crew belonging to the ship. had
been arrested when proceeding from Whampoa to Can
ton by party of Chinese soldiers. by when DIZZY were
bound with chains, imprisoned and treated with much
ndgnty They had remained in confinement but few
hours, however, when they Were taken To Canton
where they were separately examined before the Man,
darins and released. the Mandarns expressing muc
sorrow for the mistake which had caused their detention
and i'll treatment Euglishmcn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
DO,neotir f,,tellt0cucr.
Prom ,he Dmriue Reporter.
COX OFT FOR ADOIrTIDNISTS

4 fellow fy the name of SiewardC c. Marshall was
recently apprehended In HALIFAX county, in this State
on charge OF tamperng with the slaves and exciting
an insunectionary spirit among them Hs represented
himself to them friend who had come from the
North, for the purpose Of hberaiing tiem.-Ihe plan
and the instruments by which this to be accomplish
cd wee pointed and explained alength1he villain
was tried by Court called for that purpose. Oh Wedncs
day Of last week and there being Legal proJ oihis
guilt he was dschaIged
Tie slaves on severai plantations separated by dis,
lance Of four or five miles wee examined separately and
apari from each other and all gave the same account Of
his doinas There was a shadow of dou, the mind
of any who heard their statement, Of the guilt the
Nothing but scrupnous regard for the ma
lesy Of the law and unwilngness ITO do evil that
good might ofit,' saved the scoundIe from the
horrors OF Lynching.
lie is represented a toleraby good looking fellow,
six feet high upwards apparently abou, 80 years Of
ace and Processes to be a Stone Mason.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

DURsuANTto decree Of the County Court of
u campbell, pronounced Oh the 4th day OF February.
ls42. 10 tie SUI, then therein depending beweea Ma
than Specie ard wife. plaintiffs, against Elizabeth Al
Ian and others, deli ndan,s the undersigned the Comms
soner therein named, vii on Friday the 10Th of April
next or the next fair day, SILL the premises by way
Of public auction. to the highest bidder, the
r % A CT o. LAND
whereof Richard C. Allan died, seized and possessed
heing the Tract of Land in said decree meftoned--
TN: Tact Of Land lies in Campbell COUNTY, ad>ining
the Lands Of fhos Rosscr, Nancy Pecrew and others
and contains
= 6 2 A ere s.
S"y " woods, with some Is ~ acres recently clear
-. This Land is excellent Tobacco Land | deem il
unnecessary to say any thing about the quality Of
the Lad. - persons disposed purchase can view j,
for themselves. The terms will be credit Of one and
two years tae purchaser giving bonds with approved
efsoaal security fur equal portion Of the purchase money,
and the title TO he retained until the las, payment is made
NATHAN SPECIE. Commissioner
1afch "A wlmhf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
ANOTHER DISASTROUS FIRE IN NEW
ORLEANS

The Bee Of the 10th inst states tla, on the nat of
the 9th fire occurred in The fremont House adoin-
ing the sfnonlderng runs Of the 81 Charles Theatre.
but was fortunately eXiinguishod with the loss Of the up
per story OF the building only.
Another fire. however, occurred the Same niahf,
which proved very destructive. This fire broke out ON
The corner Of Poydras and Tchouptonas streets and
was not subdued until liredneed 10 ashes three fire story
buadin2s on 1chouptouas street and sir tou, sioH,
warehouses; Poydras street.
The losers mentioned in the Bee are NIessrs. G
Green 4 Shnkhn, l.nlloy s. Russell George Starkcy
4 Co, e. { Sacken & Co. J. w. Stanton s, Co..
Pnehard x laggart, and Hoffman 4 Co. The build
lngs were all owned by Mr. Maudon. and are insur
ed In London. The aggregate ofloss IS not stated.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

DETECTION OF TIE ROBBERS OF MIR
NlofiOLSON.-On "Wednesday right Police OIL
GERS Hays Iell and Rdeey succeeded in gaining
such information respecting the perpetrators of the late
robbery committed ON the person Of Mr. John Nchol-
son. Brokcr,who, il will be recollected was knock
ed down in the street and robbed of large sum of
money which he was carrying home--as induced them
to take out warrants for Tho arrest of William Hines
John Purpnr, John Snton and Francis Dolphin all
residents OF this city, and scarcely the age of man
hood.
Yesterday morning two of them were found and ar
rested IN house in Howard street. and the other two
ON board of the L. S. receiving ship. As soon 4,
Hines was taken, he made f',l, - s. ,, no,
r,-,r -"r,,ancc Of which was, that he. Purpcr and
Snton had formed the plan rob Mr.. Nicholson, and
that they watched five different nights before they
could accomplish their object owing the number OF
pc rsons i'll the when Mr. Nicholson was on his way
home.
On the night IN question Mr.. Nicholson was knocked
down by Hines the money taken from him by
Sinon; and Purpur, according to arrangement was left
on the watch TO see what became of MIR. n.
After dividing the money they agreed to give por
ton Of II to Dolphin with whom they had previously
advised as 10 the robbery.
The amount oi money recevedhy the police officer,
was IN notes &2910, and in gold and silver $500.
The parties have been committed Tor further cNamna
ton, III the expectation that the search making TO
the balance ol the money may be successful.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

In the L. ;. Circuit Court for the CITY Of Washing
ton in the OF Stothto Stokes g. Co. vs. limos Ken,
dali, late Postmaster General against whom the plain
tiiis brought action for damages, arising from his
withholding payment of certain moneys claimed by them
as mail contractors the jury recently returned YER
diet OF cicren thousand dollars damages for The plaintiffs
After the rendition oil the verdict a statement by the
jury was handed to the Court which was entered on its
minutes, declaring That said verdict was not founded on
any idea that the defendant performed the complain
ed of by the plaintiffs, and for which they gave dam
ages as above stated with any intent other than desire
faithfully to perform the duties of his office of Postmas
ter General and protect the public interests committed
to his charge; but the said damages given by them
OF the ground that the acts complained of Illegal
and that the said of 81 900 was the amount Of
actual damage to the plaintiffs estimated by them have
resulted from said illegal acts.'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
Gleriro allO Crrao.
INVASION o. TEXAS BY MEXICO.a
SURRENDER or san .INTO.N1O
IL, IL. - Il, - IL I1.I

By the ARRIVAL of the steam packet ship New York
We nave rn put IN possession oi certain intelligence
OF the 10 OF Texas by formidable Mexican ioreo
San i' MO has surrendered; the Mexicans had taken
'0 al. thc invaders. yariousiy estimated at from
r. l4,oW, entered Texas at several prints. The Tex
ANS were concentrating Victoria. Gonzales and Aus
tin. at which places desperate resistance will e made
We publish from the Galveston Civilian. aud
the proclamation Of President Houston.
From extra of the Civilian (G9yoston) Of the l2ti
OF March.
BY the steamer Dayton jus, arrived from Houston,
we learn that expresses arrived yesterday from Austin.
dated tu Monday last, stating that intelligence had
reached that place. that San Antonio taken by the
Moxicans Saturday last. Captain Dotton. who
brough, the intelligence from Austin, states that the
number Of Mexcans large, numbering several thous
ands.
The express Which reached here from Victoria. last
ngt states thai body Of 800 Moxicans who captured
Capt. H. Ferguson. and from whom he escaped. stated
that Their force this side of the Ncnces numbered
500. who destined for Victoria, that 5000 had gone
to san Antonio. aud that there were in all 1900 this
side OF the RIO Grandc
"Nlcn are turning out rapidly nj Houston.
g" number ri men len this city yesterday for the seat
Of war, and company Is expected to leave to day
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

The war will not be Of long duration. No NeNrab
force can long sustain itself IN Texas.
The Indignation Of Texans will not tolerate the pol
luton Of their soil by the footsteps OF their servlle IN
vaders.
Mexico has made the and has provoked the IN
dgnaon ni all those who have regarded her sapgu'nar,
cruelty aud matches pcr6dy, since tho Alamo was first
besicged.
Let Mexico Look out for the recompcnsc Of her I'M
gutes. have the honor To be-.
Your obodient servant.
SAM. HOUSTON, President
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
FROM NE\ICO.

Letters OF the 2S,h ultimo from the city of Mexico
say that President Santa Anna had found means to pay
the soldiers, and it is thought by the writers that ever,
thing will 90 on well SO long as he has the management
of affairs
The Mexican Governmcn, have rcpudatcd loan Of
81 ,2ooooo made TO the nation the 10Th of Scp,em
Der last, during the administration of President Bus
mene, by Alexandra J. Atocha, the ground that its
terms were prcudcia to the interests of the National
Treasury and an insult to public morals
Journal of Commerce.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

The NEWS FROM CANroN.-The New York cores
pendent OF the Philadelphia North American says
Inc news from Canton is OF more importance than ap-
pears from the morning papers. have seen letters.
which show that John Bull is likely 10 have "A more Sc
rous Joke IN subdning the ceestals than he at first
thought for 1t has become necessary to send home for
2oool more men. The Chinese have lately been buy
ing all the small arms they could find. and taking inca
stres upon more decided scale than before Above all
the Emperor has stopped issuing ects aud remains
mum, and nothing. You know is alarming as silence
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

DEATH cfhhc Hife aud eonin.ittai # the husband
We learn from the PItis'urg Chronicle that Mrs. Bird
the woman who was set on fire and burned W.dncs
day last IN such an human maner by her iendish hus
band, after lingering in almost nexpressibe misery r
nearly three days, died Saturday morning last The
Coroner sJnry, who held inquest upon the matter
rendered verdc, that she torcbly taken hold of
her husband, John Bird, and by him ed fast chair
&herclohes set fire By her said husband, which bum
ilg has caused her DEATH Bird committed on til,
charge Of murder on Saturday
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
SELLING OEE

NJ. ). PCRNlS, informs his customers and tb,
public generally, that as the season is nearly gone
to give great Bargains in 'a'
6Hn6ets, Fimmeis. .Nerinoes. Satinei,s. EeofucI,.
ana Home spun jea's. Hooi!e, Socks and Stock;no.
Sa'cs "a funds Cloths and Cassineres Bomba.iaes
'%s"ss'ons' and Stutf Goods generally.
ne mas lately added t. lis stock OF BoSslrs. Rim
bnIS ,,lLn SIX 6oops. and HOSIERY OF all
MINUS "''''" VII re sod at very reduced prices,
la, IN JOHN J. " RVS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

ABOLITION OF CArIr,L PuNIsHMENT.-'Thc Icgis
ature OF Tennessee al the late session, passed bill viz
ually aboIlshing capital punishment 1t gives the Go
vernon power, In all cases, commute the punishment
Oh death Tor that OF imprisonment in the pententay tor
lite II Is said that the people were not yet quite ready
To sanction law directly aboishng capital punishment
and therefore the Legislature adopted this policy, ac-
compllsh the uhjee, indirectly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

The Legislature of New Jersey adjourned on Satur-
day after session Oft weeks during which it matur-
ed and passed enc hundred and twenty acts and one
Joint resolution. The most important Of these were
those requiring the suspended banks resume or be-
tore the ST OF August, and aboshng Imprisonment for
debt Che operation of the latter is not limited to l-
ture debts but applies to all actions or processes for debt
whaiever) This act of itself (says the New NorkTri
bnne) would suiice to crown this Legislature with last
ing honor
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

SOMETHING sINGuL,R-rhe Westminster Demo
cra states that lady in that county, recently deceased
short time before her death, threw up from her stomach
lobster about two inches in enghappaently such as is
usually found in fresh water 1t is supposed that she
must have swallowed it in drinking while it was vet
small. and that it occasoncd her death When it was
elected from ler stomach dead having rrJhahl,
been DESTROYED b, the mediclne She had taken.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

The Spring Trade IN .Ncp Iork-The New York
Express says:-"1he season has arrived when the
Spring trade usually opens but far there is very little
Indication OF revival in tradcwe have seldom known
so little doing as at present The market is flooded
with all descriptions of goods, which are lower than
we have ever known them to sell at The losses on all
foreign, particularly British goods will be very great
tbs season large portion OF them are finding their
way into the auction rooms, aud are selling at great
sacrifice
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
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1HtRSDiF. MARCH 81. 1919
ADJOrRNuENT OF THE Ipc,s, 49,.

7r'1V' IN TF.NI OF TIFF. IEGISI. ATI.pr
The Legislature of Virginia adjourned on S,,.,,.
evening last. after session Of 10 days The Ia, J.
was employed in passing number Of bills. pr;nc;n,,t
of private and local character We inser, ., Il.
fourth page two of the most important acts Of the .,
sion-rcativc to the Bmhs. and To the rne, R;,..
h"'"''h" Company. We shall hereafter publish
sketch Of other acts Of GENERAL nature
The Common School Bill. which passed the Hon.
OF Delegates by la rds' nc majority. WIS ind,f,;,.l
postponed in the Senate
The Judiciary Bill. for want of time, was M, ,o,,,
upon.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

MuL RonBERy.-Ihe Lexington. KY Inelligencer
OF Tuesday says "The great Eastern mail, containing
this city the 22d February has been opened and the
letters with the enclosures, absaced The rest of the
mail arrived in due course The amount already dis
covered 10 have been taken is about 10000 The
robbery is supposed TO have been perpeated beyond
Wheeling These are all the particulars have been
able to learn"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

eNit. subscriber having determined to change his
d business, offers his
ENTIRE SF0Ck OF
hardware. Cutlery, Tools ~addIcry, Carriasc
Materials, Iron md Castings,
1T COST, for CASH.
or Negotiable paper, satisfactorily endorsed His prescn,
assortment embraces almost every article usually kept
IN Hardware Stores, and purchasers may rely upon his
selling. IN good faith, AT COST Such an opportnni-
" seldom occurs for Country Merchants to lay in a
cneap STOCK OF liAhl)NARE, and he urgently requests
IN his line, to give him call before purchasing
IL. b. RICHARDS.
W. 20 4 il
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

.lssignea.-The Grand Gulf Bank has made an as
slgnment OF all its effects 10 two Of lis officers viz
Messrs A. ingraham and John Lindsay The Port
Gibson Bank has done likewise.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

The Nashville Banner states tat TnoN.s F.. BrDD,
indicted before the Criminal Court Of Davidson county
for false entry the Books Of the Mon Bank Of Ten
nessee with intent Ia de1aud and eubezze. has been
found guilty, and sentenced 10 FIVE years imprisonment
IN the Pcnitcntary.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31
REV ENUE. BILL.

The House resumed the consideration OF the bill ap-
rrvpria,ng the Public Revenue.
Mr. Ersainc Withdrew his motion To strke out the
salary of the Chief Eneinecr
On motion Of ar Crutchheld the House reconsdorcd
the adopting the provision for per cent loan To
be issued by the Governor and he Withdrew the PROPOSE
uun.
An amendment, offered by Mr. lIollcman directing
bank stock to be b. sold, r.jeeted-.is 10 80
The bill was then ordered 10 be ongnesod
The bill Tor the enlargement OF the Lunac Asy lums
W. read third time and passed
The bill fixing the salary Of the Reporter ofthc Court
Of Appeals returned from the Senate with amendments
The Senate increased the allowance the Reporter 10
81 500. per annum, Instead Of 81 Goo, wops.dhy the
House. Mr.. H1eman moved 10 reduce II 10 81 800
Agreed 10. The remaining amendments agreed To-
Mr. Taylor. Of Norfolk Borough, presented petition
from the pilots In his ncghborhood In relation to the
memorial VI the Towing Company.
THE BANK BILL.
The bill concerning the Banks, returned from the
Tho first amendment struck out the provision b,
which our Banks required 10 wlthnsixly day
after resumption at the North.
Mr. Haskins. moved To add the stay bill, which was
lately rejected the fourth section After debate
fcjccied-35 10 Go.
Mr.. liollcman then spoke against and Mr. S,ro,hcr
in favor OF the Senates amendments which were sub
sequenty disagreed to- and the bill sen, back 10 the Sc
nate.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

TREASURY NOTES.-In Philadelphia on Thurs.
day, Treasury Notes abundant at to 6 per cent
discount. At Boston On Tuesday they were at 2 per
cent discount In New York they are at per cent
In Baltimore they are at a discount Of ) per cent.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-03-31

The decline of dsteries and the liquor trade furnish
conclusive evidence ofthe advance of Temperance In
addition to the remarkable facts given in he following
paragraph from the journal Of Commerce. we learn from
trade in New York that orders to the West for wbiskcy
have been cuuniernauded recently