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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

The Office Seekers.-Some of the Iocofco pagers
are endeavorlng 10 create IMPRESSION that great as
was the rush of Office holders NasIagt, n "a the 4h
OF March last the much less impetrous than
II was four years ago. and that the CITY was much
sooner evacuated As to the comparative number Of
seekers at the two periods we have no means of udpinp
hut we suppose, if Gen Harrison had caused notice
to be published that those who fingered in the city would
tare worse than those who returned hoe the retreat
would have been quite as geRera in 1910 as it is said
10 have been recently. under the influence or similar
proclamation!
1t Is whispered, by the way. that that semi official
proclamation. waning "A the Dali ,hettvs was trick
OF some Of the more cunning of the tribe. and not de-
vice of Mr.. Polk himself. letter h,m WASHINGTON.
for example, says: rhe oaice.seekers here have nlav
ed their cards skhlh'y They have represented thar
Mr.. Polk would make but few removals and hst tbos.
who stayed here urging their claims would be overlook
ed In this way they frightened the green ones home
The knortHg ones remain In divide the spols,, W.
would not be surprised if there was some truth in hi.
statement.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27
There is a silence and sadness
LAKE DErENCEs.-.IInry BIufr. ain, Lieu

LAKE DfFENCES Harry Bluff alias Lie Ut
Maufy, otthr Navy. is writing essays. vigorous and =
DE. IN iie ashingian plpers .narre the necessity
al dciendag the great lakes. as well as the srahoard -
The Interests we have at stake along thor shores be
says ave every NH, as important these tie Gull
OF McKee, The towns in ihrir borders are far more nn-
merpns. II ao as arer their commerce is equal To that
o The gulf: and yet the ascenancy If England on our
northern lake frontier is perfect ii would be in the
gull. were she IN fail ppssrsson If Cuba Key West
the fnringas and all the Florida reefs
Land infces, he SAYS. lufcl mn injury ON our
W os,etn population. II is dc1se lno we'll prnyded
With arms aud naturally fond of 6phnn 10 sustain
any great injury from any thai could be marched
Aganst H. but attacks irnm ships ang the lakes are to
be dreaded by the villages along the shure because ibee
has been made adequate provision for meeting and re-
peilus them. The experience ui the lss, war shows
that Nc k'nl Ensand's ships tina, we have the mos, 10
Near. "
marry Bluff contends iha, sufficient defence in
this respect can be provided until ship canal be made
connecting the waters of the Mississippi with the great
Jakes The PROJECT is striking one and well deserves
thorough discusslon.--.N. !. Courier.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

CO The Philadelphia Ledger neutral s,,ey .,r.s
the proprlsiy Of removing The national sea, If o,e
men' irom Washington city to pnsb.rch C,s;aa.,
or some Other inland town. safer from the sss,oI,.
enemy, and experimenting more nearly The csn,,o ~
lf",','"" me Ledger thinks that this removal " ~
80 ''"e P''ce as som as the voice Of the tram
sa"' ''A"S s"Si' he potential in Congress, which
ea""o' oe long deferred; and il therefore SUGGESTS tho
'heSpeaehey Of expanding a,ge sums of money in y,
construction OF expensive Pablo buildings for the ne. ~
'"o departments /" Washington. The suggestion !.
mol altogether wiIhpa weight, '" y
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

.7aother Learned Bldchsnih.-The New Orleans
Protestant gives the following interesting OF the
successful enoris Of slave 10 educate himself We
learn firm nnucr thai Fills is study ing He
brew, ard las made couside Iahle prolnss:
In the State Of Alabama Greene county. think }
lives oolored man by be name o Ellis who has n ne
and several cbdren. lie is blacksmith by trade. aud
has worked nj this business or many years IN the shop
of his master. lie is believed In be a man of sincere
pcty. aud is snber If the Ptesby ierian Church. un
der The pastoral charge Of Rev. T. Bradshaw. What is
particularly Noticeable in his Is the state Of his edu>
cntiun and ior who has been for all his life
slave, and hard at work. and nheiiud only rncrauce
consider II quite extraordinary. ~ ell aeou,nt
ed with reading. writing, ati't ael.e geography Gram.
mar, history and s'me other branches emb in
common '.n9sh education. besides which he has tul
e'Abe acquaintance with Lain and Greek. lie has
comnlished this mostly without the aid III teachers, and
he learned his alphabet without even book His plan
was at FIRST 10 gel his young masters, on their return
from school at evening. TO make Tor him the different
letters of The alphabet and tell him their These
he copied upon his shop door ah coal. and he conn
uod the process until he had learned The first elements Of
reading aud writing They then brought in the spelling
book, and other elementary hooks, by means Of which
he began 10 wend his way up the hill of science. We
understand thai Of The higher branches he has
the aid Of others, aud that be pursuing his stu1s
under competent teacher lie still works al the snvil.
he has done his whole during the day and
dies al night. What first prompted him 10 make the ef
ri 10 obtain educailun we do not know. All who
know him. testify that be is man of uncommon native
energy Of mind, his present aainmenIs prove. His
age s about A.
"Abnut two years since. his represented 10
the synods Of Alabama and Mississippi and hey jointly
proposed purchase him and family and send him u
the western coast Of Africa Missionary. They have
sscertaned that his master will part uilh them for $3.50
This sum is equally divided between the Two synods,
and they making efforts 10 iaise IT, Ia HE
lime Ellis is pursuing Of theological study under
-. l.. l..
theological works Of DIS Dwight, Dirk &c, and 9th
cts pertaining 10 a ministerial COURSE"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27
Wigs, TOupcts or SCalps,
ORNAMENTAL READS OF HAIR.

INiE SUBSCRIBER deems il only nec,s sary To
l. announce his arrival in Iynchhurg. 10 induce all
standing in need Of a good HEAD OF HAIR to in.
sure Their giving him a call TO those losing their hair,
m early application may be the means of restoring the
same. As my stay is limited 10 Saturday the ooh
of March, shall be pleased to receive the immed ate
calls ., all standing need Of moderate or luxurant
head OF Hair
Apply al my room at the Franklin Hotel, where will
at all times DC found dSrng my siav
THOMAS QUIkK.
ONO, 400. Broadway, Ny
March "a o,;c
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

o. Gen. Amonie, the Mexican minister has reach
ed Ne" York. on his way lame anl the Mexican Con
sui IN New Orears has closed his flee. The opinion
is expressed by the Courier de Etats Unis of n YORK,
which is supposed to have excellent opportunities of
Knowing that, on hearing Of the passage of The annaxa
ton resolutions the Mexican government will nnfscaie
seize all American ships in her waters and the proper
y Of all American citizens residing within her Limits
We hope, however, that MITE moderate cornses " i'll
prevail
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

PRoJEerED Assassination OF MEMBER or Tirr
NV AoRK BAR-A uan named pasiley, has been
arrested IN New York. change of procuring a man
To assassinae Mr.. llnckcu. sou ii the co,neSllan
young awyerof that city. The CAUSE of this affair is
stated 6oWs:-Mr. Posiley is the son in law Of Mr.
Contoit, well known as the owner III the New York
Garden. lie has an unmarried daughter. 10 wht IN Mr.
lackstt Is teparted To be attentive. This was not n
greea5e 10 Mr. Postley who the story goes procured
man 10 assassnae him. An unsuccessful attempt was
made ON Saturday last. bench warrant was issued
under which Poslley arrested. and admitted to bail
10 the sum 0l five thousand dollars
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

commojons house 10 the village i.sldes a Mr.. Whit,
NOR, n forget his Christian name, Who is the father
Of fourteen daughters. lie never had a Sun. Twelve
Of The daughters have been married, aud now living
What is singular, every Of The dau2hle rs was mar.
red In fppulaf rotation Inst is, the eldest FIRST and
So on. The father Was heard jkinel, 10 remark i
will have picking in my family you mus, lake them
as they come The daughters have sustained high
reputation far their many virtues and good qualifications
and maleas exemplary wives dufifu daughters
All the Twelve married respectable, worthy men. aud
have been peculiarly blest 10 the marriage re laion-
When the lasi child was born Mr.. Whilmure was ~
disappointed that not he wept li.e chi i'd
Although The old gentleman blessed il n sum-
he has many graidsoH', and " III probably have scores
Of lhem.p
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

NAVAL The following appointments have been
made IN he Marine Corps by The President With the
consent Of The Senate.
Capt. Thus A. Linton n be Mafr 10 I'll vacan.
~ created by the death Of Bev,l Lieut.. Col Wm II
Freeman.
Lieut.. Henry u. Tyler, to be a captain, vice Capt
Thomas A. Linton. promoted.
Second Lieut.. Nm l.. Nonag. 10 be FIRST lieuen-
am. vice Lieut. Henry y Tyler, rtomued
GeofEe Adams. Of Mississippi to be a sernnd lienien
ant to oil vacancy occasiJned by primlllon of Lieut.
Nm. l.. Young.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

o. Among the acts pissed the late session of Con
gross was one making donation of between 8 and o1O
900 acres of the Psjic Lsids to Indiana, for the mr.
pose OF enabling her to complete the Erie and Waa sb
Canal. This land is estimated To be worth abou, q
33o,ooo, We should like 10 know through what sor
OF speciae'es men look, who. after voting for such lay
as 'h'sl \ was Passed,o II remembered, By Locofco
congress- which secuted the very idea of Distribution
arm mat II either unconstitutional nexpeden To
distribute Inc proceeds ct Inc sales of the public lands 40
all the States equally! Why is not VIRGINIA er,,,ed n
donation If donations be the order Of the day1
to finish her Canal To the Ohio river, or IN consruc,
road TO the Tennessee line (Which we are s,aa IN coo
by the way, is becoming very popular in quarters where
're once met with great opposition, because We sppnor,
ed live ask, why is not Virginia entalsa as we'll
as Indiana, to 81 mnnicent alnaiion? win soms IF
the opponents "ft9"" distribution and of .a.q.ai g,a
tentes, inform Us!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

WssHNGToN, March 10 lSi5
In the case Of Lieut. Shambutg, whn by an order Of
President Tyler. restored To the Army Register. at
r having been, by accepted resignation, If the
army for about eight years. the Senate io-ay adopted
resolution reparied by the Military Commiltee.
inr the act II the President is said IN very dec
ded terms and declaring that Mr.. Shamhcrg was nj lc
qsly an officer in the Army The Injunction Of secrecy
having hecn. am informed. removed In relaiio- To
he case. The public will have opportunity Of seeing
10 wha, extent the folly Of the ex President was capable
Of gciu,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

ENlk SALE.

A COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSE,
IN with three rouns and two fire places There is
aSn attached to II an acre Of ground, well enclosed
WIN about one hundred choice fruit trees In fine growth
and g'nd portion OF the garden planted out. This
property lies in Amherst county on the hill urpos,e To
Lynehbng This situation is fine one for fine house
as there Is splendid view of the whole iowa and sur
rounding couury there art Two fine springs near the
house Any person wishing fine healthy situation,
VIII DO well 10 look at this property. Possession given
when the sale is made For terms apply Ia Jno n ID
PAYNE. or 10 myself. HUGH n BIfRFORD
March 20 ,o,y Il
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

We see il stated in the Louisville Journal that the
wife Of Harry Danel, hearing Of he husbands hor-
rble murder ol her BROTHER became a maniac and has
continued such ever since. Daniel Will be rccollect
ed SHOT Clifton Il. Thompson. his brother in law 10
the Coul House at Mount Sterling Ky Wills, the de.
ceased was addressing the Courl reference 10 case
IN which he and Daniel were parties
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

Duelling in South Carolina The Grand Jury Of
Charleston have presented grievance the practice of
ducling md earnestly recommended the Legislature
the passage oil an act 10 suppress custom pefnlcous
to tie happiness and good order Of society They also
recommend the passage OF Jaw Tor the punishment Of
persons carrying concealed weapons.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

n Family A correspondent, Of the New Haven
C"nHer wiling from the village of Leesve, gives the
following accom-, of a Connecticut family:
but the most interesting thing about Leesville is,
ihat II Is The birthplace o the fourteen daughters-Tu
say ..he fourteen daughters or sune Of the fourteen
daughters would require explanation here, or in any
part OF Nliddlesex county. but ail yuu il may M, be-
Iai'e oplan. will explain. Ia the ,rgrstsad mus
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

The Hesiera Trade A report 10 The Illinos I.ecis,
isnre shows thai the lake rade Increased IN SIX wears
brtween 1885 and 1871 from lule over four millions
to upwards OF siry fur millions Of dollars That the
internal aud external trade of the western states WAS
S235.0O0,o0o IN 1872, and that during the same wear
the whole hdeign trade o HE Crlled States pars aud
exports. amounted to s20i s5GG2i. his trade Of the
west is made up as luliuws:
Between ia own paIts, being entirely
an internal trade. 10000 600
NY the way ot the lakes. with the east. 5000 600
Though New Orleans, exports and In
9"rs. 100. 900. 600
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

o. The Globe pretty broadly hints hat. il anreNa
ton take place. it will not be very long beG,e some
Texan will he President OF the T. States If Gen Jack
lives till 1913. and Mr. Polk shall not then he can
ddae Tor re election, we shall not lie all surprised To
see Gen Houston dictated to the people Gas Van Buren,
and Polk have been) by the Hero Of the Hermitage.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

Greai Land Sab Edward 5 Black ms the At,or
nry Of the STATE OF ndIani advcrses for sale three bun
dtcd thousand acres o land in Georgia. which formerly
beooged 10 The Georgia Lumber Company. and were by
conveyed 10 the State OF Indiana. The lands are lca
ted IN the c,Hnttes q ietair Montgomery. Iaurena.
Pulaski. Nllkinsn and 1alnal and solne Of them are
much improved.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

Washiagtah letter says that hrfre the adjournment
At the rfcent extra Session al ia. l. :. senate Wee
resident Dallas decided that Senator'S Wee entitled In
mileage e. the extra seSsi n although nj, nne Of them
had left the precincts &c Washington. The travelling
rs all constructive, and thus without paving out cent
ormosns fron their places. the Se,atnrs i'll each pock
II ior travelling compensation Of abanl 800 on an
average amounting IN the aggregate 10 5000 or
$4,000.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

&c Ore OF the most influential arguments in favor n,
The immediate annexation of Texas the United S.aes
was basel upon the alleged nsdious eff rs ot Gre,
Britain to acquire an undue influence in the counsss nj
that country to be purchased by advantageous
c's' arrangements, such as pernun. Texas co,,on
to enierher ports free Of duty. while she would Law
heavy duty on cotton from the United States. And
vel II nnw Turns out that, before the annexation res
tons passed Congress- and while their fate was We, m
CERTAIN the BRUSH ministry had determined ma, :,
repeal oil the existing duty our cotton which Of
would prevent any injurious discrimination apans, i, bv
any treaty II might have made with Texas, The tru,b
Is Great Britain is compelled to have our cotton and be
own interests require the abolition of the duty.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

o. Annexation does moi thus far seem to have had
much effect upon the value OF Texan scrip 1t is que>
ted in New Orleans at II ID cents in the dollar for
Treasury notes, and interest bonds al lS to 10 cen,s-
On the latter there OF interest due from three
To five years.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

o. When Mr.. Floyd Waagamaa, Mr. Ty'er's mes.
senger. reached Nashville, no, finding Gen. Donneson
the Texan minister there he sarte of post haste for
Texas, with the joint Resolution Mr. Folks organ in
that eiiy Che unon,) very significantly says this is
prompt work Immediately, if mol sooner !"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27
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Tue AsssvLT on THE Hos. ]. q. An,Ms.-In the
q riniaa, Court on Tuesday the ease ul the United
States rs Capt. Sangser disposed oil Il grew Out
ri an occurrence at he Capitol durng The last Session
Of Congress; Captain sangsrr having committed an as
san aud battery upon the Hon. J. q Adams. This
sgenIlpmsn. in The Of his testimony stated that
hc at the time thought sang have been insane
'or niaicaied that few days after lie assault he
'rtived letter which perfectly satisfied him that Sang
ser did mi commit The assault with any malicious in
tenot. and he freely iorgave hun. hoping that far
a. lie was personally concerned. punisln,n might be
,inh ctrd.
Mr.. Ra,ele, ancr the case was submitted TO tie
conri appealed To lis mercy IN behalf Of The accused
and read various letters evdencng the character of
tam sangsieF as gentleman and soldier.
dbe court however. sentenced him 10 thirty DAYS
confinement IN the county js'. and 10 pay fine Of
SlOU. 1heladgment was Temporarily suspended. in or
der oeablea pe1hn 10 be sent To Tie President Tor
pardon one@ss dawn upand Immediately received
The signatures of Mr.. ADAMS and Judge Ddnpp
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

Fatal .1aray-An ARRAY occurred in Woodville.
Ala. ON Monday week, between Joseph - Tut and $
y Horton. IN which the ulmcr killed by pistol
shot. Mr.. Horton has been held Ia bail IN lie sum Of
5000.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27
FROM TEXAS.

An arrival al New Orleans brings Galveston dates 10
The Sd inst, at which time information had M, reach
ed that place Of the passage of the annexation resola.
Tins The OH anniversary of Texas Independence
celebrated with great demonstrations of jay the Sd
inst which, "a "singular coincidence" by the way,)
was the day on which the annexation resolutions wete
adopted by our Congress
The Texas National Register has long articles the
subject Of annexation and particularly in reference IN
the jpint resolution plan of Milton Brown, which APP
pears be regarded with special aud strongly marked
disfayor. The Register, (Which is the organ Of The
Texan govenmeut) manifestly prefers Ben,on's plan.
The editor Of The ". y .Iornag .Ncirs, who has
just returned home, after two weeks journ in Wash
ingon airms, coming within his own personal knows
ledge that the scheme OF Mr. Benton was decidedly pre-
fereJ by Gen jackson aud by Mr. Doneson our Charge
10 Texasbott ol whom. he alleges. expressed sror
doubts whether Texas would accep, the proposition made
by the House resIluiipn while under Bentvns bill
there would be no difficulty, and all would be right
The News adds that Mr.. McDufie and Gen. Ham
iton also concur nths opnon-and ventures the pre-
dciion chat when the welcome representatives. from the
new State of Texas take their seats in the next Com
gess, which III be at its opening, it will be " virtue
Of this self same bil'of which, by the way it SAYS.
The authorship belongs not To Col Benton fter a bnr
to Senator Haywood Of North Carolina We shall see
o. LATER. AND MORE DEFINITE.
Since the foregoing was in type, we have received
later accounts from Texas, which, If public sentiment is
to be inferred from the tone Of the Texas journals us
fy The belief hiatt Texas shall consent" TO annexation
al all, II will not be upon the prescribed by the
joint resolution! The Galveston Civilian declares that
''the reciprocity is all sde rebukes our .'utter
seshness and disregard of the respect due Texas as
an independent nation" nlma.es that the acceptance
oil the lerns of annexation proposed would be virtually
ian acknom ledgment Of vassaage and inftrority."
The National Register, after scanning the terms If he
jint resolution with critical severity adds: owe have
always been warm aud hearty advocate for the cause
OF annexation; but did dream that tie approval
Of the people Of Texas would be required proposition
50 absurd degrading as the proposed by this res
olutiun."
We presume, from the of these articles that the
Texan government will reject the terms prop sed and
that negotiation will be resoried TO- under Brntons
bill for the consunmaon Of the Annexation projected
So that the Constitution will have been violated after
all, in vain.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

Thrilling ndreniWe IN he Mammoth Care The
following thrilling mclden, is related OF party who Wis
tied the Mammoth Cave IN Kentucky last spring:
"a wedding party went TO to the cave 10 spend the
honey -mnon. White there, they went 10 visit those
beautiful portions o the cave which lie beyond the river
'Jotdan.' In order 10 do this. n person has to sail
down The river nearly mile before reaching the ave
nue. which leads I'll from the river the opposite side;
Tor there ls shore landing place between the point
that is below on the olher for the river fills the whole
width oiune avenue oi the cave, and several feet deem
where the side walls descend into the waller This mn
" had assembled the fvsr visited The cave b, yond and
had again embarked on HE for their return hume
wards After they had ascend,d the rlver about half
way, some oi tie Tariy, ho In hiph plec DOT
into romp and overturned The bat Their lights were
all eAngnlshed. iher matches Wrt The boat filled AZ IN
water and sunk immediately, aud there they were in
the 'backness ot darkness, up To their ehns in waller
No doubt they would have all been lost had il no, been
tor the guides great presence Of mind. lie CHARGED
them 10 remain perfectly still for If they moved sin.
gle step, they might get out their depth IN water and
swimming would no, avail them, for tsey could not see
where 10 swim TO- lie knew that if they could bear III,
codness of The water any length OF time they would be
safe. for another guide woud be sent from the Cav,
louise 10 see what had become OF them. And in ,hi,
perllons condition. up 10 their mouths in water in tn,
midst OF darkness more than nlgni. four mile unde
ground they remained for upwards IF five hours, at III,
etd Of which time another guide rame 10 their relief
Matthew. or Mat. the guide who rescued ihem told m,
that when he got where they wete. his fellow guide Ste
phsu (he Columbus Of the cave sw INNING arouu,
the rest Of The parry, cheering them and directing hi
movements while swimming by the sund Of their yui
ces which were rasd aud all, In prayer aud suppl
cations for deiiyerancep -
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-03-27

Gen. Leslie Combs OF Kentucky has been prescniod
with silver pitcher by HE Whigs Of Brooklyn, in ac>
knowledpemen, of his oNertiQns IN the Wing cause in
the late contest.