davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
EDITORS GORRESPO.NDE.NCE.

RICHMOND, Feb. Ito, 1916.
informed you in my last HAT the Convention
question: which had been once, supposed. def
n'ey settled TOR this session. had been again brought
to the consideration OF the House Of Delegates On
Monday morning the select cunimee rpported bill
anIhofIsng The sense OF the people 10 be taken ext
Spring on the naked question: " C0Hrenioa or no Com
retton'-alI devoving the duty of organizing that
body, should majority of The vners decide in lis IA.
vor, upon the nex Legislature. The pec,ed rein,
PRODUCTION OF this subject occasuned excitement
both among Eastern and Western memhers-the former
regarding II as rather violating an implied understands
ing, wien the oreT bill rejected that this aues
hon should be no farther agltaed This wnter-and sew
era oil The latter warmly protesting against it, because of
lis tendency 10 oTce upon the West, should The bill
pass, Convention organized upon basis unius, to shat
section u The State, and the aaos of which must of ne,
cessy result IN the preparation of tina, representative
inequality which it is avowedy almost their exclusive
object TO recly by the substitution Of the white for the
mixed basis. Alter warm and animated discussion.
The new bill Was efnliey postponed the former had
been, by mixed geographical voieiIs Eastern oppu
nen's voting against IT, because they opposed to
Convention any hasis and sumo seven or eipht Yves.
tern members, because they ffesaw that whether the
basis OF organization be used now or next winter the
result must have been the same, deprivns them of
all hope OF the Of their primary object IN desiring
Convention at thus time. Seeing as they now clearly
do, thai fu the present least there is not the rem-
test psSily, of inducing the East surrender wha,
The Enquirer well calls the "val principle" upon which
the existing basis of representation rests are not Them
serves desiring Convention which by its very cons,.
'"',o" would he hound To adhere 10 that pncple-espe
'y az Is very obvious that the white basis pary is
numerically much weaker in Eastern Virginia than i,
was IN 1872 when the Convention sat BY which the
constitution was mrmed-it is not improbable
'' 'ne question will be permitted by them 10 slumher
""''' The year 1850, when new census will be ,,Ls,
ana when according provision of the con,,i,u,o,
e may De tew apporonment of representation
,'" ,e'a'n prescribed limitations by the Legislature
:" '"'S oe'sfmnaton however, Of some of IN. Western
as indicated by the course of their representatives.
"'e'e may not he perhaps universal concurrence
!" sumo parts OF Western Virginia indeed i, is bsl;.v.a
mere is party, lnconsiderable in number a, nrsss, b..
which m'y probably DC augmented by the ,,,r.as,,ss |
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
TIE DEFEAT oFTiIE ALLIES.

The Union OF Monday night contains TRANSACTIONS from
the Spanish o official documents relative 10 the defeat
ri the English and French c,mbined ioce in attack
Psisander, small Town the r.ve' Uruguay, by
detachment Of the Argentine and Oriental oc"s u adds
nothing 10 the accounts already received. II. .r'io
took place on The ooh September II WAS commene>s
With fourteen large vessels III war. The Anglo French
squadron, wnh The pirate Gaulbald was composed IN
all Of mUre than thirty sail"
Proclamation was issued BY Gen. DOz rallying his
forces and the account saws:
Almost Immediately afterwards The battle began be-
tween the battery. president Orlbe." aud the
bincd fleets. which lasted an hour. The Anoo French
and Garrbald repulsed The first re,res,ed the
lower Uruguay, and the pirate took the direction Of
Salio
''1'he English wsr steamer grounded on the hidden
rocks which obsuc, the navigation oi tho Uruguay in Its
principal channels. and could only be got of after great
eaertIons. and sustaining sumo damage"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
Observation-Disclosures.
THE CLAY STATUE.

There are nisny caniIes IN the State that have no'
vet rsparird. sud The esrrnse or wnng to'sch
the Treasurer Ut the Society wuud call the attention III
such Of The Vice Presidents and COLLECTORS rs have MI
yet sent IN their eprs do during The months OF
March and April as The COMMITTEE have eonfseted with
Mr. Han Of Kentucky proceed 10 Europe this spnng
IN execute The Statue. And fur The Information Of those
ho have made ihen reports, the Treaufer states that
has received $500 but II will require some SO
90 more complete the design. IN erecting The pedes-
tai and procuring SITUATE for II, II hoped all ihuse
who have mol the funds collected will do
as practicable At The same time To give The name
of each subscriber that all may be recorded. Address
Miss ELIZA NJ. RIDDLE. Assistant Treasurer.
o. The Wing papers in the State will please give
the above place IN their papers.
Need Ne add ward 10 induce The Wing ladies OF VIZ
gina To carry their design eeclnally and handsome
ly1 Aesdy have their ssIers Of oher States asked Ia
participate in the hanorsble work, but IL certainly re
served Er the fair ones II our own old Commonwealth
tina, The funds ample not merely for the Statue
.sf but for The square en Lose IT, and the appropriate
ixtures 10 set II III the best advantage We shall be
greatly disappointed. fanolhs appeal should be render
d nee, ssafy Richmond Hing.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
FROM THE ARGENTINE PROVINCES.

The egslatufe OF the Province Of Tucuman--ih The
immense district which stretches west VI the rive
Psnna--nher re clecIing Caledonia Guerfz their
Governor ior tho ensuing year. gave Ia him dcisoria
puwsrs early as October In view oi the eNiraof-
binary e,grncy. As the Anglo French feet is sailing
up the Panama. the State o, Tucuman will be The
Of all offensive operation which take place It's right
bank. We have Gulerz's correspondence with ko.
sas on assuming The command. lie seems act with
.plr'l and prumpilt0de.
In letter from The President Of the House o. Rep
reseniatiyes Of Iucnman to Their Governor, Gulieuz
We find this passage:
"Ihe Honorable House Of Representatives observes
with pleasure the contrast between this shameful beha-
OF the French and English Ministers and The dig
n6ed and circumspect cunduc; Of The Government Of
the Cniled Staies. In the wish oi that great nation,
The friends Of liberty ard Of republican principles
find guaranty which tesles To the justice
The Representatives do hesitate believe that the
frmness Of this strong American column will success
fully oppose nvlncbe resistance 10 the uunst inter,
senlion oil Europe Boston Dnly advertiser.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23

- ''esipvvus fasll" somewhere, aud 'grevously will
il b saswessd." The ps~tent moment Is e,n,ne'tly
eFissni ~WNg diasciisn given 10 the public cnua.
m nv nsy involve cuus,queuc,e alike ,rtevoraole
end disssirus. All ey.s lhentre turned 10 the
senate, IN whoSe bsnds the qu,slun Is sc.n 10 pass;
and Ire calm d-llbersive " rsJou arm confidence
wPnd 'ha ~ u aseen.y precipitation no impotence
sF making ur IN issue, will be allowed bring into
eaaecessFy aud hostile cllision opposing claims. which
there 10 much ressan To believe that negotiation,
n Action. and mutual good temper. il left to Their
saisra course. eould fail To harmenle and adjust
! remsin, my dear sir. wnh every sentiment Of
ssssidefsi'on and regard, must faithfully yours.
w. e. RlNES.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPr, Nov. |, lS4;

Our hopes of visiting Palestine have quite vanished.
So many obstacles to travelling in these distant countries
have been thrown in oor way, that we now entirely
despair of reaching Jerusalem. The government will
give no frman to protect travellers and strictly foblds
foreigners entering Syria while the civil war is raging.
We have met with two gentlemen here. who have irav-
eii.d In that country, who Try to consoe by saying
We have not lost much by the Disappointment. That
The scenery there is very similar to what have al
ready seen in The East-Turks and Arabs, ard cameIs
and dromedares-sierile hills and poorly cultivated
plains 18th oppression and poverty. and enough of hu
man misery. That great doubts exist to the ocali,
iy o many interesting places and To The holy recls
there is not the least confidence be placed on the d.
scrpions of them. That there four or FIVE sepul.
chres IN Jerusalem, wh,h claimed by The difsrsn,
secs az the verltable where our Saviour was laid
alter his cruchxion-Sti with all these facts. and al
'honGh we have seen in these distant lands much
"re'chedness. that my desire for travelling farther is
somewhat aoated-the disappointment, is great, aud
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
Rochbridge Congressional District.

The Democratic Convention. which met at Harri.
sonburp ON the 2th ofer considerable confusion and
disorder nominated TX Gov. Mcdowell as their candls
date Tor Congress. JOS Ii. Samnels Erq, OF Shenan.
doah. is sill candidate The Wings have no candl-
date. The election ouk place on las, Thursday. We
have only heard NON precinct IN the L'lstfcl-ife
Natural Eridge--at which there WAS very hin woe
Gov Mcdowell receiving all the votes given, 40 in
number.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
FOR TIE viRGISIAN

pepper" certainly wrote the verses to hch his sig
nature is appended. 5u he certainly did write, or
cause To bs written. the dedication prefyed 10 these
VERSES IL was done whout his leave or know ledge
nor does he know who did H.
o. We would inform our friend "Pepper," that the
dedication of his verses changed, because thought
it was in him Ills verses were dedicated to
the "Muunt and Castle poeis"-when we presumed il
ought 10 have been the Castle Craig poe, "-as we
had no such poets as the first. Editors Firginian.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
Pennsylvania and The Tariff as il is-'ihe Boston

Pennsylvania and The 7miG as ii is.-'Tle Boston
Atlas says THE Pennsylvania House Of Represen-
taves, Friday. by Of 81 to a. passed resou
ton requesting he Pennsy vania Senators and Repre-.
senaIlses IN Congress oppose all attempts to alter
modify the Tariff Act Of 1912. The Senate previously
passed similar resolution, One Of the leadng Demo
cratic memhers-Mr. Boughner--ln the Of his
speech, admitted tina, his party claimed Mr.. Polk
better Tarli man Than Mr. Clay and sorry ii was
not likely 10 turn out true
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23

The .Ntp TUif.-Our sensitive friend of the French
paper alter all his strenuous efforts promote the cleo
lion oi Mr. Pok-which 1--WE remember right he JUS
l6rd distinctly on the ground that such election would
be avosby 10 French i1lercsts-is loud in condenna-
lion of MI Walkers proposed alterations in the tariff;
complaining bIliei that II bears much more hardly on
French imports than the the tarif Of lS42. Wnh all
good will ou ard Monsieur G.. sre not sorry To
fnd HIM thus making WY faces a, The polsoned cha
lice" which his .wn hand assisted 10 drug.-.N y
Com. .ldp.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23

o. We arc aurhor1ed 10 announce RICHARD
POW ELL. Esq as an Independent Democratic Can
dldate to represent Amherst County IN The Lext Virgin
ia Legislature
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23

WoRwINc or THE NEW PosTAGE LAw.--The Wash
ng'ou unlon gives reiurns from 50 OF tho largest Post
Offices in The Unned States, showing aggregate de-
in the 4h quarter Of 1915, compared with the
same quarter in lSI4, of &5S, Asa. Thus
Receipts OF 4,h quarter lSa4 Sl44 ,527
Do. do. 1915 So Od3
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
TuLspAY. Feb. IL, 1916.
ENCROSSED BILLS.

Bill forming The county of--out Of the county
81 Fsuaa'er. Inc bill being perfected, the first blank
bang filled with the word ''Iaurens" as The name of
he proposed county quite sharp discussion spranp IN
between Mrssrs. Scult and Hall. the fumer opposing
smd the latter supporing the bill. Upun The passage
81 the bill the ayes and called, aud the yote
sssultsd-Ayes A. Noes 60: ~ the bill was rejected
a Dill chsnang The time OF comparing the polls in
essrs OF Congressional and Sena oria elections. PASSED
A Bill sPpfoprstiug sum Of nancy TO provide fur,
eiisfe or The Institution Of the Deaf and Dumb and
8lnd (Passed)
Bill u amend an Ac to incorporate Railroad from
the Ciy Of Richmond 10 the Town oi York-(Psss,d !
Bill co"ceIning Western lands and for other pur.
poem. (Pass~d.) f''-
On mutton oi MI Waits, the House sdiuurued
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
Suspension Bridge across The Ohio al TJLtciinp.

resoluiio, introduced by Gen. Leslie Combs, has
passd the House Of Representatives OF en,ncky n,an
in,ousiy requesting Congress 10 appropriate 81 200
for The erection of wire suspension Bridge the
Ohm al Wheeling. II is though, the SUBJECT will TO-.
ceiye favorable reception.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
LOUISIANA.

The Louisiana Legislature was organized on the 9th
instant. ID. A. Randall. Of Ascensiun was elected
Speaker, and John Ayraud. Clerk of the House. The
Senae was organized bJ The election of Felix Garcia
President pro. Tenn, and Horatlo Davis. Secretary.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23

0s' John r. Edmunds, Esq. will mol be candidate
or re election 10 the House oi Delegates from the cou,
ty Of Halifax.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23

% Col Willis p. B cock will be candidate for
re.eecuon IN Buckingham county 10 The House Of Del
esaies' The Wings propose To several gentlemen
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
NEGROES WANTED!

TUE SUBSCRIBERS are waning To purchase
l. any asmher Of LIKELY YOUNG NEGROES
thatwii SOFT tho Southern market.
As they are anxious make their purchases a. spec
Oily as possible. they assure thks having any for sa e
hat they vii, pay liberal cash p ICES be obtain.
ed In any market in the State. Persms who wish 10
SELL viii do well 10 call On them before masking sale.
hB.-We wish 10 purchase two Blacksmi,hs
and Carpenters. DAVIS & HART
Nov. : uT
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
EVENING SESSION.

1YsseesA ssshsssjs ArlGAs n Msuse d. ainss
WE Etnh ask the attention Of the Ladies To our
$socs 81 French snd Eng'isA Cao.mir de Cosse
S'h De ionud To embrace the most beautiful
REGARDS, RYAN &Co.
4 Next d3ur to Nm. T.. Young.
49, - isif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
HOUSE OF DELEGATES


WEDNESDAY,, Feb 18Th, 1886
The Bill directing the Dtard Of Public Works Ia sell
che portsmouth, and Roanoke Rail Rad, and incorp.
tnsx the purchasers thereof by The name Of the Sea.
B.ahd and Rsn1ke Rail Road Company, (beinp on lis
c~rond reading. Mr.. Watts defended The bill at some
hss'h. IN an able speech. The bill was then at the
sey.tSf Nj. Syme. passed by until 10 .mmrow
Ase bh providing for the nson of ,lre
81 sng'e Justice tn all debts under ffly dvllan be
M N re sec rsadrg-
mf. Wallace Inoved lis irdef finite po.iponement.-
No q 1ss refused To post pone, by the following vsle-
The hsur an recess sawed before the bill VA. order.
- v is sngro~smeni.
EVENING SESSION.
lhs bill IN relation 10 the extension Of the
o. S.nge justices was ordered 10 its engrussmeat
HE DILL providing fr The exiensiI, VI The f.a,ia
taaiI Lad. 10 The eastern basis Of the Blue RIDGE was
soscted % snie OF ayes 81, noes 49,
NJ ha fs"Pusing to increase the Literary Fund be
Ssg - IL eae4n1 Esadng--
MI. Go'don moved i,s indefinite posponement.
Alter considerable ds:uas,,n -Ajesxrs VERIFY and
1Se opposing. and Messrs. Gurdon. TxssalI. ". n.
D. CSsi's end Stroller supporting the sss,isn to p.l
1asc. the House refused sipone the bull sdefio,,~y
~ ~ GJDwing vote Ayes SO. Noes e.
Oa molAp NJ Mr. STROLLER the Hous. adjourned wi,i,~
|eas aEdas'Qg Ahs bill 10 its enQiussment
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
Str0tMta zr0io!aturr.
HOUSE OLE DELEGATES.

hososY. Feb. 10.
An eel anthoriIing the LynchbuIg and Campbell
Cosn House Turnpike Co.. to augment their capital
end fr other purpses.
As act Incorporating the Anne Norvell Orphan Asy.
Inn Association 1t Lyechburg- with amendments. |
The unfinished business of Saturday - The ryder
the Appropriation Bill offered by Mr.. faynr pro.
pssns appropriate 81 500. instead of 81 600 as
Isrnanen, annuity 10 the University" was called
~.
The House refused 10 read ibr ryder a second time
BY the following vote:
Ayss-l7. Noes-S.
The bill WAS then cassed
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-02-23
RESOLUTIONS.

On motion of Mr.. Carson
Resolved. That the Committee Of Courts of Justice
enquire into the espedeney o bringing in Il bill 10 sun
Ssss. frauds upon the elective franchise in the county Of
Frederick. W
on mo'isn u Mr.. Hobson. the House adjourned.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-05-02

& 8 3 3 8 8, 8
WISTBR'S BaLS.AM OF WILD CHERRY,
The Great american Remedy for Lung COM
plants, and all affections Of the Respiratory
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-05-02

TE Nhis invaluable medicine was prepared from
III an extensive practice of several years IN bill
lious climate, and is NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL OF
curing Feper oad Ague or any of the diseases above
named.
Those who are suffering from diseases of this
kind, also those who have become invalids from
their effects upon the constitution, will find the
INDIA CHoLAGoGUE most Invaluable remedy
for purifying the blood, and thoroughly cleansing
from the system Che morbid effects of billions
climate.
The wonderful operation of the Cholagogue in
eradicating BILE from the human system, can only
explain its extraordinary agency in the SPEEDY,
THOROUGH and PERMANENT CURE of FEVER
and AGUE, and the various grades of intermittent
and remittent fevers.
From Hon. Ross WILKINS, United States Dis
trict Judge for the District Of Michigan,
DETROIT, Oct 30, lS4I.
Mr.. Empard Bingham;
DEAR SIR-With great pleasure state the fact
of the complete and radical cure of the Fever and
Ague with which my son William was attacked,
by the use, pursuant to directions, DR.. Osgoods
Indian Cholagogue He had as severe an !attack
as ever witnessed, and | apprehended long
winter of this disease, which was some years ago
the case when resided at Tecumseh. But was
providentialy led to notice your advertisement In
relation to this Undetermined to try it, and
the use of one bottle broke the disease, and am
confident has effected radical cure, as two months
have now elapsed without return of it, and my
son is in the enjoyment of robust health 1t is an
invaluable medicine and should be generally
known Truly, your friend,
Ross WILKINS.
Price 81 So Sold in Cincinnati. Ohio whole
sale and retail by SANFORD & PARK, general
agents for the West, at their Western Depot for
the sale of valuable Family Medicines, northeast
corner of Fourth and Walnut streets.
And by J. A. & G, H. DAVENPORT, Woods
field. WELSH & Armstrong, Beasville
ANSHUTZ, POLLOCK & Co., Sunfsh.
sept 20, 1Sl5-6mn2S
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-05-02

were accompanied by the lady's uncle.
| learned that he was printer, and had
just attained his majority. He was a
native to her uncle's vicinity. elias
thee found the balm to heal wounded
hearth" Iasked. She nodded. "And
is thee satisfied that it springs from the
true amaranthw "My uncle says it
does," she replied; She says it will not
incorporate with "jSre-,rater, Indian
weed, nor gamblers gold" That is a
test, replied; "and as thee gatherest
the full ripe ,oheat, thee wilt sometimes
think of the chaf thou hadst nearly
been decoy ed with, wilt thee notf' 81
will bless the Lord" she replied, "and
forget not all his benefits"
T.e;cester. Dece,nber. i845.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-05-02
TERMS.

GRAHAn's Mag AzINE will be published about
the first Of each month in every quarter of the Uni
on The most distant subscribers will therefore
receive it on or before that day. as well as thoses
who reside in Philadelphia. The Propretors be-
ing more desirous of presenting the best and most
beautifulsthan the cheapest work in the counry,
and anxious to bring it within thereach Of all ofzt
fer the following as the lowest terms at whichite
can be afforded:--T Three Dollars per annumin adj
vance for Single Copy, or Two Copies yearly
for Five Dollars; Five Copies for Ten Dollars; /
Eight for Fifteen Dollars, or Twelve for Twenty
Dollars (Clubs furnished usual,) invariably I'M,
advance Postage of all letters to be prepaidsi ysaa
GEORGE r. GRAHAM Sc CO.g.sl
-. =a No 9S Chestnut Street,; Philadelphia
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-05-02
Hesoetfs EGcelsior.
AND NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED TIMES.


C. r. HOFFMAN, EDITOR.
EUyHE EXCELSIOR, a Periodical Miscellany
IL of original and selected literature, will be-
published once fortnight, at the Office, No. 2As
tor House, at IL IL cents per number, or SO per
annnm, or ss5 for two copies, in advance. Each
number of the EXCELSIOR will consist Of l6 folio
o pages, elegantly printed, with the best new type,
one fine paper, and embeIlished with engrayings
prepared expressly for this work; and further en-
Iiched with choice piece Of illuminated Music.
and graphic illustrations Of passing events; besides
original and selected Architectural Designs, alike
of an ornamental and useful character; which Ar.
chitectural Designs, withaccompanyingl leter-press
articles upon this important branch OF aft, win form
a prominent and sterling feature Of this work. ls
10 itsreading department, besides Reviews, Tales,
Sketches, Essays, and General Correspondence,
the Excelslorwill keep up general Record Of the
more important events Of the day, with editorial
comments upon such Of them as seem to CLAMPS
ticular attention. And, borrowing its name and
spirit from the aspiring motto and characteristic
emblems of the tsEmpire State,n the Excelsior
win ever aim onward and higher, as an Americas
Journal Of Taste and Opinion. Address n
H. w. HEWET,
Publisher and Engraver, No. Astor House,
New York.
0J-Nos and can be seen at this Office.