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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-23

The peace commissioners again Yesterday aud at
point nearer this place Nothing positive in relation Ia
the proceedings of this second meeting has ansprcd-
some say that every thing went Smoothly. others
not, which is tolcrobly strong prunf that but iue IS
known one way or the other IN relation 10 the dehca
lions HE new commissioner, Beruado Couo, Mas
present, also Atrlsan The latter is represent
ed rs tool OF Aacknt9S s. but If he can do anything
towards bringing about peace, this makes d ,euce
ours, Nc, q. ". X.
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The commissioners upon the part Of the Mexican GOV
rtment To listen To our oHerlureS Of placc, Generals
Mora lamll aid Jose llachn de Herrera ha latte,
formerly president and nuw military commandant of Mex
le' Ills Character all readers know, is that of
an honest but weak man. Don Antonio Gsrav well
kn Wn capitalist. and formerly Minister of Finance was
aso appointed on The connlssun but refused TO serve
lie is known To he warmly in favor of peace probably
rom interest HE commissioners the part OF Mex
ico with Alr inst II Is sad. hold their first meet
ing this afternoon (he 9Th August, IN some place near
this.
may be mistaken, but my humble opinion is. tina,
mere are Three influences work IN the clty Of
NleNic" IN bring about peace. The first and foremost
Is santa Anna himself sick and tired of the war and
seeing nothing IN ITS continuance but his own utter and
HfetrleNahe rum The second is Nackiutosb Thorn
n q " me latter gentleman secretary of le lion ar
afcne 10 Inc fnghsh minister, and both representing
'"S'sh Interests The third aud an all powerful inter
81 II Is Is American gold, of which Santa Anna and
some Of hls friends known 10 be exccen,y FIND and
70 ha"Ie which they Will stop al nothing Thornton
during the Illness OF Mir Bankhcad does The l inn, On
the Eugsh side Mackntosh acts as banker md o,er
al agent Nome OF these any more for the hon
or or credit OF the government of Mexico than hsv M g.,
That OF the Tonga lslauds-sef is at the botmi Of all
and Santa Anna Is The most selfish man of the ,t On
our own slfe we have ttro Influences now at work the
hsl IS uenol Scott. hanpered aud hand hound by hi,
own government aud ANXIOUS 10 bring about peace he
cause lie believes majority OF his counirymen ire warm
~ IN favor OF IL and the second Is Mr.. Irst victims
as any man IN his position would be, of the distinction
50 Important deed as the making peace must give
NM opposed 10 these influences Is proud but coward.
y se' Z" Mexican military denaIgnesa band of ecch
'hNho hlfr los' al cisi but sui eparif of held
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DlsTREssiNc WRECK OF THE SHIP MAMLoUK.-
brig Balize, Captain Dawes, from Boston, bound to
au Prince, put into New York on Tuesday night, to
90 persons-all who were left out OF GA souls that
on board the ship Mamouk The Journal Of Comm
OF "Wednesday evening gives the following account
disaster: .f1i
On Sunday, August 18th, in about lat 35 NJ, lon d
while lying to IN violent hurricane under the main pe
and iofetopnast staysai, at about IL O'Clock noon the
was struck by tremendous squall, which careened u
lar that the cargo shifted, and brought her in an isa
her beam ends, so far that the weather rail on
quarter deck was within few feet of the water
main and mizen ulasts were Immediately cut away
the ship rghted but the cargo had burst away the ha
and was floating about, and the vessel full of waiei
starDoard rail- being under the water At daylight on
day morning, ~ out Of 81 souls were found alive lho
out the day on Tuesday, the still ragged and me
broke violently over the wreck. Saw vessel on
day, but the weather was rough for her to appu
ny daylight next morning, she was seen bearing dowL
the wreck. She proved to be the brig Balize, Gsf
Dawes ~ days out from Boston, bound to Port au ny
Captain ID. kindly took OFF the wreck, and treapN
with the greatest kindness, attending TO our every
and altered the course Of his vessel the port OF New
where we arrived in safety. Thirty-five Of the SEC
passengers and seven of the grew were washed over"
and lost.
Only one of the Storage passengers David Howell
saved.
The Mamlouk was new ship of 800 tons, and J.
first voyage from New York to Liverpool. She belong
+. A. Delano. The vessel and freight insure
Wall street for $4,000. Her cargo, estimated al
100000, is probably also insured in Wall street
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THE q NION.
By X. ". DYER. .suctsone<r.

TNRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
l. FURNlTURE.-On Thursday, the I'd September, by
virtue of deed of trust shall sell the residence of Mrs
Ballard opposite the north Capitol gate at 10 O'Clock,
M her household and kitchen furniture embracing
large and general assortment amongst which enumeraie
iollows
Mahogany hair-seat sofas and chairs
Do do rockers, do. sideboard
Do breakfast and dining tables. work stand
Cane seat and other chairs
Ciilt-lrane and other looking glasses
Paror, chamber, and stair carpets and rugs stair rods
Bedsteads, best feather beds and hair mattresses
Mantel ornaments, mantel clocks
China and glass wares
Britannia sets, andirons, shovels and tongs
Wardrobes, mahogany bureaus toilet glasses
Washstands, toilet sets
Bed clothing consisting ofsheets blankets quilts con-
erpanes, nc.
With many other articles necessary enumerate,
and general assortment OF kitchen requisites.
Terms of sale: Under $25, cash over $2j and under
$780, credit Of 60 days $50, credit of four months
for notes satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
RICHARD WALLACH, Trustee.
ROBERT w. DYER,
Aug 26-d Asconeer
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The Shaft Up.

The mast elevated to-day, with the burner or Ian
tern perched upon it, than so feet above the DOM
OF the rotundo. The work has been far ACCOMPLISH
by Mr. Cmtchett, in compliance with the proposition Nj
made TO Congress to erect lantern over the dome +,
light the public square. Mr.. C. has furnished us with
description of the plan and object he had in view.
He has many reasons Che says) for putting il at A
elevation intended. Some as follows Hayip,
greater command over the foliage of the trees with wb
the grounds are filled, thereby making less shadow AMI
if there shall be any rays to spare, the benighed city c
share more of its advantages than il lower down. Il vii
also serve as beacon at considerable distances and
doubt in dark winter night be appreciated far and Wild
Another important object is, 1t will be prominent pom
for the operators of the coast survey, in their trangu
fact Che thinks) perhaps the very bed
in this part of the States 1t has also been considered
professional men who have been called in TO examine
as great Improvement to the capitol, being symmetr
Herewith and will add to It's finish well use a
all who have made il their business, report the fxa
thereof to be not only safe, but adding materially to
strengthening of the dome by the disposition of the in
braces by means of which all essential parts thereof ar
made firm and screwed together by five sets OF bnce
six pieces in each set
AS to obstructing light--so far from it, means will
adopted to increase it. by lighting the heretofore day
centre, and disposing glass to throw down horizon|
light All who have seen the solar gas, admit its beau
and superiority; and what can be seen OF the Arrange
ments for lighting the Capitol, everything is done in
best manner, deserving its place. The mast is beaut
full stick Of white pine from Pennsylvania, originally u
wards of 100 feet to the limbs, reduced to 90 ee
inches without flaw, having three twists in its eng
being about one and hall ton weight, and will be pan
white The braces spring from the massive stone .wc
of the roundo between the domes, and passes throu
the wood curb OF the cupoa, where it receives other
of braces and screws them together to the
so that the base Of the cone, formed by the mast and
stays is upwards of 100 feet all the braces outside
be sky blue. The lantern--the ronwork by Mr. Bucs
ngham, and the copper-work by MIR. Naylor--is han
some affair, and will be covered with gilt and when
with its glass ceiling and filled with plateglass thu
it will be good finish to the heretofore blank aud emp
gallery OF the dome
1t might be added, that the present arrangement
make the best conductor of electric fluid, being conne
with the main gas tubes from the top to the water m
voir at the bottom OF the terrace
The fixtures win be completed in few days. and n
gas may be expected to pour its flood of light upon
public square and the avenue. We must wait quietyl
result OF the experiment In the mean time, Mr. Crun
EFT bespcaks the patience and iberay OF the public
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f2i From the Boston Times, Aug. l9.
Negro Excitement In Boston.


Quite little family muss came off near the fremont
House, yesterday, occasioned by the interference
silly nbolitionists who attempted induce female slave
brought here by southern family to leave her mistress
against her wishes. The woman evidently knew
when she well off, and exhibited the slightest de-
sire change good situation where she treated kindly
for very uncertain The efforts of these
MACS awaited nothing in this instance the slave perssng
that she would rather where she Since the
above written have learned that the gentleman who
brings the here took his and family the
New Bedford yesterday, when they encountered
colored abotonist preacher, (whose could
learn) who got into conversation with the slave, and
very protuse in his remarks and He finally
abused the gentleman such degree that the passengers
nteered, and the ofcious fellow elected from the
He got into another car, and afterwards sent
apology the southern gentleman for his foolish abuse
Upon the arrival Of the party Boston, the gentleman put
his family, with the slave, into carriage, which he
dered the fremont House, and waited himself look
after the luggage. The colored preacher took cab,
drove after the carriage and upon the adys alight-
ing, he percmptoriy demanded the person of the slave
Here he continued his abuse Every luckily the husbands
absencD to the lady, but the party entered The hotel
crowd assembled and the abotioniss black and white,
pressed their desire for the slaves release From
knowledge that the woman has the
distant desire leave the protection of her mistress; and
she declares that If she taken away and prevented
from remaining with those with whom she born, and
has been reared, she would them again upon the
first opportunity, though she had walk thousand miles
to find them. And this ignorant and mpudent nteroper
dares threaten that he will 'rescue" hsr. The woman
is about forty years DID, is perfectly happy and conened
and yet few harbrained pseudo phIanhrops,s, with
this coored preacher, he is called, their head
would abduct the from the of those she loves
and desires to remain with. We recommend this fellow
and his coadjutors TO the notice of our police.
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FROM GEN. Tnyior's Colsimii.
From distinguished officer in the army, to the ed
of the Albany Argus, dated

OF the Albany Argus, dated
~ = ~ " BuENA VISTA, July z
" General Taylor is waiting renforcements in order
make a forward movement. He is at Monterey. Gene
Wool who remains at the battlefield, has at this tin
about 5000 men under his command. 1t is reported
Mexicans that negotiations for peace have been emit,
upon by commissioners appointed by Santa Anna. do
the truth OF The report. ta3 |
81 regret that cannot move towards the capital Til
breathing spells granted often to the Mexicans, am
prehensve may cost many valuable lives, besides
lions of money. Ii General Taylor could have follow
Santa Anna after the battle of Buena VISTA it is not
probable the war would have terminated before d
Again, if General Scott had followed Santa Anna fro
Pueba to the city Of Mexico, we should probably bpb
this have had peace. Our delays give great encouns
ment to the Mexicans. Their disgraced generals live
the hope that something may yet upsolne chance
mischance-whch may enable them to redeem in sou
degree the reproach under which they with the
pe is the disgraced position of the Mexican gener
which has prolonged the war the present time.
The enclosed order was issued by General Wool;
s 1904 HEADQUARTERS, BUENA VISTA, July %, 1871
SIR It is reported that Governor Aguerie has order
meeting OF the deputies OF the Stale of Coahuila Monc
for the purpose of adopting to resist the arms
the United States, and especially organize guerilla
the governor whose office is denct in consequence Of
State being occupied by the Of the United States
be indlscreet enough to do an act which might bring
measures which would prove no less preiudicial than
structive to their best interests.
II is therefore that would notify you and the people
Coahua, thar any obedience favor shown 10 any pd
lamation. summons, order from Governor Agnere
the above purposes, or any other, will be regarded
violation OF their neutrality, often and solemny pd
TO the undersigned, and win meet with the punsmi
which it justly merits
Guerilla parties, or those who encourage them
which deem but highway robbers under another mad
will receive no favors at the hands Of the soldiers
found e-IF
With the respectful considerations, have the h
to be, your most obedent servant,
JOHN E. WOOL, u S. 4
seen. Wool has just sent out two parties to seize
governor. They will go as far as Parras before 4
return" tR2 ~
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GREAT BARGAINS in Dress silksTbe subsorber

CREAT BARGAINS in Dress silks.--The subscribers
~ have now in store entirely too many very rich silk
goods, adapted the present and approaching season.
which they are determined reduce by offering them at
unprecedenedy low prices
Purchasers are respectfully invited to call and for
themselves.
They have also hand many other yesy desirable and
seasonabe goods, which they determined to sell within
the next thirty days, to make for fall purchases.
An opportunity is now afforded for real bargains.
Aug Zl--2w p. III. HOOE IL co.
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Major General Patterson, just from Philadelphia is now
In Washington, accompanied by his two aids, Lieuten-
ant Col Abercrombie and Lieutenant Williams We
understand that he leaves this city in day or two for
Vera Cruz, via Pensacola to embark on board the Water
Which, commanded by Lieutenant George Totem Gene
raj Patterson is destined to join the army under General
Scott The Pennsylvania says, she win assume the
command OF his division in Mexico, which, il will be
ecolected he was deprived of on the dsbsndng of the
seven regiments OF volunteers by General Scott after the
battle Of Cerro Gordo"
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NOTICE.-Was committed to the Jail of Washington
IN county, ID. c.. the 23d of July, 1877 runaway,
negro woman, who calls herself Ann E. Hodges She is
nearly black, about feet 81 inches high, and about %
years of age; had when conriued colored Me-
rino dress and brown calico saAbonne She says she is
free, and served her time with Mr. Benjamin Datry,
of Southampton, Va, and that Mesys Griffin and Bishop
of the same place. know her to be free. She has
on the left leg the knee, from the bite of dog,
the left wrist and the point of the breast bone
stoned by burn.
The owner or owners of the abovedescrbed negro wo-
man hereby required forward prove her and
take her away she will be sold for her prison and other
expenses, as the law directs.
~ ROBT. BALL. Tailor, Tor
A. HUNTER, Marshal.
Aug 2}-wtf
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TOURNAMENT
at the Fanquier While Sulphur Springs, Va.

AT The FdMqtier WhHe Sulphur Springs, "a.
THIS iavore exhibition of Workmanship and galanty
Il will take place Wednesday, the LIST oil September.
A challenge is sent 10 ALL and especially the
Maryland some OF whom former occasions, have borne
OFT the palm.
The board OF directors may also yield to the urgent inn
Portuniy Tor the more perous adventure of the steepe
chase in which knight under I'll years of age will be
admitted, without the consent of his guardian
Fancy Ball will follow Thursday, the I'd and per
haPs Masquerade under proper regulations, Friday
the Sd. -
The secretary would be glad to receive n day or so in
advance, descriptions sketches the be
personaed with without sigatures in order that they
may be more generally appreciated during the evening
Aug 2l-3tWt3l 2 II 's'
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NIarshal'S Sale.

TN virtue Of writ fa,i facias }~ias under the
lien law, issued from the clerks Office of the circuit
OF the District of Columbia for the county of Washington
and to me directed shall expose TO public SALE for ash,
on Monday the 18th day of September next at the front OF
the courthouse door of said county the hour of IL O'clock
the following property viz Part of lot No s. in square
No 5iS in the city OF Washington with the improvements
hereon-being two-sory frame dweing-ho,se, &c,
seized and levied upon the property of john Ennis and
sold TO satisfy udicals No. H. to October 1885, in ia
vor Of Ulys ses Ward agains, said John Ennis
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Aug. l6-dts Marshal of the District of Columbia.
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By II. W. DYER, .4mcife,wer

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUCTION.--On
Tuesday evening next, the 3lst instant at half past
O'Clock, shall SELL in front OF the premises, lot No H. 10
square 400 fronting % feet inches north street, with
depth of l2l feet between 9th and 7h This lot is
very desiraby located, and is in rapidly improving part
OF the city.
Terms of sale One fourth of the purchase money in cash;
the balance in equal payments six twelve and eighteen
months for notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest
Aug. 25-dd II. w. DYER, Auctioneer.
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Later from the Army.

We lay before our readers some interesting news
Puebla and the route from Vera Cruz, which reache
by this evening southern mall General Scott tool
the line of march for the capital the 18th or sh Of
gust He must now be in possession of the metropOL
This evenings mail brings no dispatches from Gen
Scott for the government
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Aug. 30
Bv n. GREEN, .q,.ctfoneer.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE at auc.
IL ton. On Monday the Both instant shall sell at the
residence of gentleman declining housekeeping, 18th
street, south OF the mall street, (he flag will desg
nate the house,) at 10 o'clock, n good lot Of tum
ture, viz:
Mahogany sideboard and bureaus
Do sofas, ottomans, and centre table
Do parlor and arm rocking chairs
Do dining, breakfast and card tables
Paror and chamber window curtains
Feather beds and mattresses
Bedseads washstands, toilet SETS &c.
Androns, shovel and tongs nc.
China, glass, and crockery
Parlor chamber, and step carpets i
Solar and other lamps
Cooking and other stoves
Clock, gilt and mahogany frame glasses
Also, good lot OF kitchen utensils
Terms cash. A. GREEN,
Aug. 26-3t Auconeer.
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VOLUNTEERS VorINe.--It will be recolec'ed ('ay'
Baltimore SUM that there is law in PennsylVania !
the soldier from that State the right OF voice in the e
az home wherever he may be. We learn from 'n'
sylvanian, that appropriate steps have been IA Ken
authorities to secure to such as are in Mexico !"
the right vote, the enjoyment of the prrvieso
necessary blanks and directions have been sent o.
probabilities are strong that the brave boys WI,
voting in the Halls Of the Montezumas on the lzu'
October.
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IL sca OF this institution will open "Wednesday Sep
tember g. The Rector with pleasure announces ibat bc
has associated with him. teacher the Rev Joshua Peter
KIM who will preside of of the senior
department Professor Engelbecht will have change of The
classes in music and botany In the other departments the
Rector will be aided by three female
and skill IN their profession. The location organiz
ton OF this institution commend ii to the favorable notice
of parents in search OF home school for their daughters
$50. '
Music languages, and other ornamental branches extra
for circular, with full information, address
- Rev. r. ii. PHILLIPS Rector,
aug. zf-eo3w Urbana, Frederick Co., Md.
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SENTENCED fop RoBBrse THE MAIL.-A young man a. a.
Sidney H. Hendryx was convicted ut the U . = :.
court at Auburn, Judge Conklin presiding, OF puio
two letters hom the post-otiice at Lyons, wayne ~
some time in April last and was sentenced on 0a''
tue State prison for period of ten years
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MCDOWELL q GABLE Importers and Dealers In
AVA OaPeung Nc, beg leave inloun the public that
their arrangements Conducting the carpet the
coming season are much extensive they
have been heir supply of both foreign domestic
carpeung VIII be decidedly larger and more varied than
any that has ever been in this They have now re-
ceIved a small part and have the wov from Europe
large amount OF velvet tapestry, Brussels aud other fine
carpctngs Also suitable article Intended for halls and
Their arrangements with Lowell Carpet Company and
other celebrated factories in this country, most
extensive SCALE and they promise supply who may
call on terms liberal the qualities be had
IN this country Due notice viii be given when the stock
complete.
zoi Baltimore street, opposite Hanover Aug Pit
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To the Editor Of the Union :

To the Editor ofthe Union;
letter by the Cambria from scientific friend informs
me that three Patent Office reports, sent TO him by the
steamer Washington, are locked up in the post office
with charge upon them of three pounds trust Major
Hobbie will succeed in beratng these prisoners, and
their numerous fellows. Yours, -. -
CHAS. G. PAGE
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TOOLORES historical novel of South America illus
~ rating its politics, religion, society," scenery &c. &c
by fiaro vol Just published, and this day received for
sale by F.TAYLOR.
Aug. 25 y 4f
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To Purscrr and Surgeons OF the u. 8. Nnvy.
THE subscribers have just received from London (made
l. to order by Of the first nanuacurers) cpaulces
for all grades according the order of the Navy
Department; also shouldersaps (which they offer the
lowest possible prices for cash.
VIM II. SMF TIL az Co,
Aug. 7-Ims No Maiden La he. New York.
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Mis-. Young,s seminary for Young Ladies,

Wes end, 18th street, lot door from Pennsylvania
IHE duties OF this school will be resumed the st Mon
Il day in September. While strict attention will be paid
usual by the principal to wegrounded instruction in
such branches OF English study adapted young
ladies' schools proportonae time will be allotted to the
ornamental studies For the musical department Mr.
Samuel Carus French, Mad. Dorman. For TERMS &c,
apply at the house.
Aug. B-3d*
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The Washington correspondent of the New York
Journal of Commerce" is mistaken in his suppostion
1.-THE letter from Puebla referred to by the Union is un
doubtedly (noD from Mr.. Trst'-but from some other