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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19
Y. III. T.lYLOK

RESPECTFULLY invites the attention Of purchasers 10
IL his Stuck u fhANO FORTES, at the above Establish
NEST feeling eoseni that they will give satisfaction every
lespee All his Pianos warranted and sold On trial sub
jet Ia be returned il no, good.
Constant additions enable him 10 prescns all times
tensi'e assortment embracing all the styles Of fnish both
Rosewood and Mahogany.
lie s, offers Tor sale Piano Fotcs aa greater variety
o makess<kAa other establishment in the State thus afford
ing the greatest advantages in the way Of selection. lie
also sole Agent 30 e best and most celebrated makers in thu
country and in Germany,
NO one can run the least ssk IN purchasing Piano Of p.
q ayiof They eyeEs tz be represents them 10 be
Eo"sr, sweetness, and branes ,1e hati, blended
and elegance taste and durability ar, in the
highest state Of tbs art written warranty given with
each Instrument sod by hiu,
Orders IRON the osuniry attended with the greatest
Punctual'y, and Ils and Gentlemen, residing st dis.
lance assured tina; Whenever he is favored with ur, per
letter Is no less his Fr.ee Than interest send sue
an IpsrHlneut a. will bear the strictes, .uiiy.
irees (n.lsihx fsss s9 300 $3.50, S25o, $3.50 $780,
$3.50, 1915, Sl0o, aAd upwards.
r. H. T. keeps Musical Instruments, IN genera l.
the best quality large Stock al Classical and Sta nda
Music alwa on hand and he constantly receiving the new
H.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19

IL the Diario Of Mexico, Of the 10Th there is an ar
Gle headed. Guerra los Yanks." from Of its ex
change papers, from which the Herald translates the fol-
lowing
The Americans in Pucba with false appearances of
virtue and devotion, have entered tho churches, have
visited the preates have shown respect to the priests
and some have had even the hsrdihood Of approaching
the white and most pure table Of the sacrament. mpos
tors! cheats hypcrtes! sacriligpus wrelches her
etics heretcs although with pharasaical mask
they attempt TO deceive the Mcxicans, shamrning
to be religious men and Christians How many Of
this pcrverse people, while Frustrating themselves be-
fore our affairs internally sce,g the sal is and
ing them into rideule? How many Of them, while they
raise their hats to our padres. heap upon them in their
black hearts, maledicons and opprobrous terms How
many Of them will even go to the communion table. at
ter having, perhaps, satisfied the devouring thirst of their
horrible drunkenness PcTfdious alse full Of lies, DO
they believe the exercise Of the Christian religion in Mex
leo is like carnival ball. in which any wretch, any
mscoan may make his appearance and play his part7
DO they pcrrhance believe the Mexicans profess religion
for interest," love its worship for convenience sac
fee to God for speculation do they perhaps imagine i,
s to matter Of indifference whether we be sons Of
Jesus Christ or bastards Of Alahomet or Of Luther?
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19
vEXED QUESTION SETTLED.

Our readers have been regularly informed of the pro
gress Of investigation into the famous poetic line used
by It, Gov'r. Daniel in his at the Webster dinner
in this city II has been chiefly conducted by our learn
cd neghOrs OF the Enquirer, who, in their Saturday
paper cay that they had only tormened their own
brains, but those Of all their literary friends they met
with as To the authorship and Of the quotation
This was all Of no avail They next appealed to the
fair and one Of them undertook the prosecution of the task
assisted by fair friend" Thus aided sermon was
dscovered preached by eloquent divine Of Liverpool
in which the magic line which has attracted SO much at
ten,ion introduced Speaking of the combined ef-
forts of the different churches in the missionary cause
the Rev. Orator sad-Here we realize the image Of one
Of our sweetest poets. and are
"Distnct as the pillows. vet one as the sea-
There is something agreeably omnous in this mincnc
of poetry, peiy and the association Of fair friends in this
prolonged investigation by neighbors; and we cannot
but regret that just ashe nature of the investigation took
this new and interesting turn, book worm who
dates from Wyies'nrg. Charlotte, announced TO them
tina, the famous line in dispute 10 be found in the
address 10 the ocean by the poe, Montgomery. II is
contained inthe following stanza of that poem
"Ah why hath Jehovah, in forming the world
With the waters divided the land
Ills raniparts Of rocks round the continent hurled
And Graded the deep in his hand
II man may transgress his eternal command
And leap DER the bounds of his birth
To ravage the uttcrmos earth
And violate nations and realms that should he
Distinct as the bdIo,rs, gel one as the sea-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19

ct II J LY, ls47.

9TH JULY, le47.
IOfiN J. PURVlS is this morning opening 1t his
- Store, .NEW BO.N.NETS, IL Wit: Lace Bon
nets, Rutland. Braid, Florence Lawn &c. at 81 cts,
90 c's 81, and some very superior al g. y 50 and IS
each -
also, Bonnet Ribbons, FID,rers, Laces and LAdss
Dress Goods, such as
CO - q M 3. 4. n a. - .,
B0r0ses, BMlxertsses, &c.. Sc,
with great many other articles tedious to mention.
CIR &C f. RES
have general assortment Of GRoC E.iEs, to wit:
U G A IL and & o + 4 e,
Sat-, Spun Cotton, Indigo, &c.,
at very low prices. New Goods will be received every
week throughout the seasm.
July 5-ts if JOHN j. PURVH, Agent.
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~ q &c r..
I dASE For SALE and hall mikes above ,ise sows
~ Lypchburg, in Amherst county,
FIVE HUNDRED IND SIX ~ .iCRES OF
= m n . = Op L. n m n

9oe hundred and nty q Il heavily tmbeed Che t.l Of Il
n good state u cultivation with all the necessary Buildings
and sss creek large keldstream that through thu
be had and all the Crop, Stock, Tos sc. &c on the
iacc and immediate possession ssired Twill take NE
sioES in payment, exchange Tor s4s estcrn Yir
nia For Information apply to S. Wooafos IArsnas Jlat
d K b. Towney, Of Lyncbirg speedy SAX is desired
June -snH GEO " PfTTTIofN
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sIyTE SUBSCRIBER respectfully inf ms tic 49,
1 grs ~ S1ehlsirg ap1 ,icini'y. That be has Ins'
7cc.ise fran the Na,sr citics. huc RssuFincn, Of
MATCHES AND JEJI Fl ,sy VIZ:
Fssxsasd full lewelled Levers huhtsiuaus casc and
SIM si,csc case Odd aclcs. full JewelI1; paached
Ausrlr. do d. do dc" Odd fob
c hairs.a tue s,.css q, Ladies snd G,p'l'meos isaa,
Tins. son Buttens. fine oadtinseT Rogs, 81 the --latest
,sius Silver and t.siJ fencils. ad and Silver Spec
aaslcs; ac. od snd Jet r yt,ps tlsrl.s md Neck
lass II df5rcs; l,Ads sss qualities.
p. S.-A wph entrusted Ia my care will meet will,
1tomvt atsoelis. sji<s.A aad Silver takca IN "a
tksnsc tx work
May l0-w3n II CHARLES \. ~ AkD
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19
N e w S p n N q q o o DIS,
Z. FRANKLIN, JR..
I.yNCuRUpc Va

5 now receiving and opening fine assortment Of
Il SPRING; AND SUMMER GOODS.
among which will be found every description Of Dry
Goods. including Ginghams Lawns, Organizes. Nusns,
Cambrics Bareees, Silks fashionable SIawls. Haadker-
chiefs Ribbons, Laces. Edging Hosiery. Gloves. Sc,
together with fine of oihs Cassimeres and
Nestngs aad all Other articles ihe latest STYLE suia-
Die iT Ladies and Gentiemenis wear; to an ex-
animation Of which he invites his friends and The
Pnft'c. generally. lie assures all who may baaor him
with call Ina, no Pais shall be spared to furnish them
with the newest styles Of gods, aud at Is low prices
they can be had elsewhere: E.F.JR.
April tsif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19
NEGROES WANTED.

THE HEAVIEST STOCK OF
HiRDW.4RE, CUTLERY, S.4DDLERY, Sc,
We have ever offered before. - -
Building materials, Ell
Cabinet makers material,
Shuemakers' :.
Housekeeping 90
Carpenters Tools.
Smiths
Plantation ...
General Hardware,
Iron and Steel,
Saddlery. &c. &C., all bought for cash at the
lowest rates.
We earnestly invite purchasers to call and examine
our very large stock and them that we de-
terInlned to sell low. I.
THURMAN s. SCIIOOLFIELD.
July i2-w3w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19

This mark indicates the distinguished Cadets.
Col. Smith then addressed the Graduates; giving to
them sound and wholesome advice, which cannot fail
followed il should be, by ALL to bc OF the
tial service to them in after life.
Aear tins address the second class presented hrough
'her organ Cadet Baidrin.) to Major Gillian, very
handsome wMd token Of their respect for the Off
and The compliment well deserved by the
MaIa, and handsomely conferred by the class. which
unders and of the very best classes that they
have ever had II the Institute
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19

Il. II. II. Slnton Of IIenrico,
-. G Wharton Of Cullrprr,
3. ;, Page Of Clark.
4. Daniel l. Powell Of I.oudon,
8. } & Moncurc OF Stafford,
g. Up Welch Of Madison,
T. II B Smy,he Of Wy,he.
{. WIN. Malone Of Southampton,
Q. Samuel Mct;raw Of Preston,
10. l. Chrisman of Rockingham,
IL. NJ Clayton Of ampbcll,
10. W Downs Of Rockbridye.
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! CnyINc,
Wharton,
Powell,
Nlo,cure.

An these Addresses were listened To with much at
tcnlion and altogether worthy Of the young speak
es and the occasion which called hem forth. The de
gree Of Graduate Of the Virginia Military Istitutc
was then conferred by Col Smith upon the following
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-23

and if you ever go to Father Pimico's again
you will have 10 lake me with you =
"Frankhess is contagious" responded Fa-
Their Pimlico's daughter. you were glad
TO get me home, | was ten times more glad to
come. They have grown more particular
Than ever at the old peoples, and sister Su-
san is not only an old maid by nature-bul
Shy practice tool did not see a particle of
dust while was gone-but saw an album
dance Of securing cloths, busters. pals DIVA
ter. and soap dishes, and heard directions for
cleaning, sweeping, washing and rubbing
until | was almost crazy. Susan has cured
me ofiretting. Don't laugh, husband, | am
cured: | know am If | don't have great
provocation, | shall keep cured, she added
laughing herself, and after cleaning out Il
pocket, who can doubt that you mean to re-
form?
'We have each had little too much of our
own sort of comfort. have we not, Pinlco
dear? fit has worked lis own cure, well
and good promise you that will be more
careful
But don't stop laughing. will you Mr..
Jounce?
Then you mustn't stop fretting, Mrs
Jouncer
How they settled it, never heard-but a
bird Of the air has since brought me iidings
that more cheerful, easy, contented woman
and happier wife never lived than Mrs.
Pimlco Jounce now is, and as for her easy
husband he is now tidy and comfortably care
tul in his habts-geis shaved before break
fast-anj carves like A surgeon-that he has
stopped undue poking OF the ire-picks up
his ewspapers-hangsu up his hat-apd keeps
his feet quiet, and that they two arc settled
down into one OF those comfortable nice old
couples that the world is full of, who humor
each others nerves. alias. tempers, by curing
themselves OF their own little pecuiarlies.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-23
A POETIC VALENTINE.

One ofthe gentlemen of The NewYork Bar
has received Valentine, Of which the fol-
lowing is n copy. The lines are altogcth-
er too good to be LOST. They possess, in
deed; an unusual amount of merit
dreamed sat me by thy side
With pleasant work and book,
And told thee every tho't | had
And watched thy answering look.
You seemed 10 bless me with those eyes
And then my heart forgot
lis maidcnly reserve, and wept
Over lis sunny lot.
And amid bushes. startled from
That heart, fled TO my check.
Revealing puIsalion there
That could never speak.
wept whilst thou in sweet surprise
Did clasp me 10 thy breast.
And chide the overlooking bliss
So artlessly confessed
Thy voice filling my silent heart
With Il bewIIdcring chime,
The beautiful inverted life
Ofleeling in its prime.
Thy lips upon my th-ohbing brow,
Thy arm around ME wovc;
felt that this must be the spring,
The Towering oflove.
Alas. weight is on my heart.
A weight Is on my brain;
F'orii my dream be broken now,
1t will moi come gain.
Aad yet il slch a love as this
To be thro' all my manly lie,
The echo. not The tome.
think, think that could make,
This Maynard heart mme
Look up into my face and say
fhou wort my
VALENTINE.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-23

MEssRs. JOHNSON AND PEAsLEE lRedcas)
are elected to Congress from the 2nd and 4Ih
districts. No chorce in the Isl or 3D., JeD-
ess falls short in District No. /, about 1000
votes, aud Moulton over 900 as far as return
cd in No 3. Gen. Wilson can be elected al
the next tiial by a handsome majority, if The
Aholiionists wish to assist in the next Con
gress, in prohibiting the further extension Of
human Slavery. If party fealty is of more
consequence, he will be defeated.-N. H. Sen.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-23
II. b E LII,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TERMS OF VOLUME XI.

.TlIaes subscribers, $500
MAJ subscribers, 200
IIividuals and Companies who take at the office
rs or 80 If paid in six months.
Those who take of Postriders 90
lfnot paid at the end of the year %
No papers discontinued until arrearages paid ex-
cept at the option of the proprietor. No contract
with, or payment made to Carriers cash. keeping, or
otherwise allowed except assented to by the Pro2re-
tor.
All communications must be addressed to the edit
or PosT PAID.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-23

By the Author of"1 Chapter on Lorers,'
"Nr. 1TdymGns Dilemma" &c,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

SIN the mournfu list of deaths in the Kentucky cavalry
which publish today Gays the N o. Tropic) per
ceive the of the gallant kentuckian whose name
heads this paragraph"
The deceased a member of Captain Boards com
pany. Major Morgan resident of Fayette county
and served his country CALAMITY in command of battalion
in Florida When his country called spon her
to embark in the war against Mexico he did for
ssion being rendered him, but he and two of hi
nephews volunteered prvates in the cavalry regiment
The major a brave and honorable man. and his
try will mourn his fall. Honor to his memory!
Louisville Courier.
1--WE have been favored with the sight of letter from
citizen Of Lexington, Kentucky, to friend in this city
who knew intimately the character of Major Morgan,
in which the writer says of him ale was man who
would share his last cent with fellow in dis
ress and possessed of unbounded hospitality His heart
susceptible of every noble impulse But to you, my
friend it is needless panegyrize Major Morgan You
knew him we'll"
We informed that Major Morgan served as an aid
de-camp 10 General Brady in the Black Hawk war, with
the high appreciation of his commander, and afterwards
served honoraby in the Florida where he some
severe service When such men, bound by all the ties
Of affection to the family circle, found fighting the
ranks of volunteer forces it is to be wondered
that they invncible To his deeply afflicted family
we offer that coincidence which such loss deserves.
UNION
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
Virginia Election.

The newspapers of that State are full OF essays upon
the approaching election and OF the discussions among
the contendng candidates So far prospects appear
bright.
Mr. Stephenson (ofthe Opposition has Withdrawn from
the for the Kanawha district lately represented
by Mr. Johnson; and far, Mr.. Thompson, democrat,
appears without rival In connexion with this district,
Join with great pleasure the following paragraph
from the buckingham Register"
'MoRE COMFORT! Col J. Aug. Smith, whose
has been before the of the Kanawha district
for time past the wing candidate for Congress- has
formally Withdrawn from the canvass, and renounced the
wing party He gives for leaving the wings the
anti-Amecan pursued by that party regard
the Mexican If do not mistake the signs of the
times, the wing party will find great many OF their
honest followers deserving party who hesitate not to advo
cate the of foreign and barbaous enemy ut the
pense OF their own country"
In the Washington district, lately represented by MIR.
Hopkins, Col b. Rush Floyd of Wythe, positively de-
clnes being candidate; and Col Samuel L. Goodson,
of Washington and Col Fayette McN1ullen, of Scott,
have fairly entered the lists The federal press and
then threatens to opposition candidate in the per-
son of Mr. Crockett but shoud-hope that the democ-
racy are sufficiently the alert TO defeat such
vre.
II the democrats but do their duty in the Old Dominion
(and who doubt it must carry the State triumph
any. Never had they stronger inducements to organize
TO unite and put forth their whole strength
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

The condition OF Mexico would be sufficient to bring a
reasonable nation to their senses The and remark
able blows which they have received ought to convince
Santa Anna and all his countymen, that they unable
to withstand the discipline, the Skill and the chivary of
our troops The fortune of has gone decidedly
against them within the last three weeks Their govern
men is unable to supply the Their troops have
not the generals the discipline to enable them to profit
by the scanty resources which they possess
The victory of Buena Vista furnishes an awful lesson
TO them An army OF 10000 men, comprising the best
disciplined, veteran regulars of Mexico have been
defeated by an American army of from 1900 to 1900
electives and the disastrous blow has overwhelmed
them in battle, and nearly disspated the remainder on tbe
flight Santa Anna has attempted to soften the picture
OF his losses well he could, by the fictitious bulle
hns which he has publshed but let what account
The best authentic private advces give of his caamtes
The following is letter received by the Paymaster Gen
eal OF the United States at Washington, from one OF
The most trust worhygenteman of the army
"MArAMoRos, March 25.
"a letter from Mexican at lula dated the tn inst
10 Mexican of this place, states that Santa Anna with
one division Of his army arrived San Luis on the 18th
The retreat disastrous TO the last degree far exceed
ing that which took place after the battles of the h and
Wh OF May last; the soldiers absolutely fighting for
mouhul of bread He says that the Mexican loss il al
least 900 in killed and wounded, and the army com
petely routed and dspried The first acting battalion
was annihiated; the colonel commanding Col Beua)
was killed. and all the other officers either killed OF
wounded. His letter gives the names of many officers
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

capdidature for the governors chair of Tennessee is
no snece 1t involves the greatest exertons and sacri
fees of personal comfort This contest is going
The democratic convention, which recently assembled
at Nashville has renominated by reclamation the pres
en governor, Aaron " Brown, one of the abes
men and most accomplished debaters in the south The
wing convention has taken up General Neil s. Brown,
Of Gates county, who is very little distinguished in Ten
nessee and scarcely known beyond her borders. The
election takes place the 9Th OF August and the stump
speaking has already commenced and by series OF
Joint appointments between the candidates. the fire is to
be kept up until the election. They to have meet
ings in April, IT in May-and sometimes two sue
cessve days-l2 in June, 30 in the month Of July and
meetings on the I'd and 18th of August. The lists are
shifted to different countless and yet the candidates
are compelled to omit some ten or dozen counties
which situated too far to the right left OF the only
line they could accomplish They regret the necessity
and sincerely trust their fellow citizens will excuse
visit they have not the power to make"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

We have been requested to call attention to the Eques
TRANS performing here, and take pleasure in saying
to the show going public, that their performances are
well worth viewing We understand that Madame
Macare, who appears tonight for the first time stands
without rival in this country female equestrian
North has the reputation OF being the best male eques.
TRAN in the word He is certainly the most graceful rider
ever upon these boards The Rivers family most ad
mirable gymnastic performers, and indeed the whole
troupe are well worth seeing They remain here only
until Saturday night after which they wend their way
into the interior II is doubtful whether this company
equalled in the country
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, April Is

BALTIMORE, April I5-5 p. IN.
The heather. Var erpeced Neo York decon.TA,
terrible po,oder mil explosion. The markets, &c
The weather to-day proptous OF rain, which is much
wanting by the farmers and gardeners the surrounding
country The prospect of grain is said be good wanting
nothing but some moist weather TO give il n start
The interest to hear from the of again becom
ing general, but isexpected except be of the
triumphant character of that her etofore received.
The election in New York has resulted the reports
which gave You yesterday Indicated The New York
respondent OF the Philadelphia Ledger says The bette
portion of the democrats abandoned the mayoray tickle
prepared for them disgust and least half ohem voted
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

We advise the citizens of Washington to visit the
of Mr. Wilson, in Concert Hall, on Pennsylvania avenue
to inspect the beautiful canoes which he is turning on
from the shells of the Eastern World They will see IL
what delicate the process is conducted, and
how the portraits which he is able to sculp
ture out. Mr. w. is young artist from New York, ant
his genius and taste deserve the patronage of all thu
liberal friends of the arts. We shall find before many
years are over heads, that there is manufacture toe
aboous and delicate to escape the ingenuity
of our countrymen.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15

CoTroN-The cultivation of cotton in British India
was under consideration at the recent annual meeting OF
the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. T.. Armitage,
esq mayor of Manchester and president OF the chamber
stated that in 1896 there 2l9,O00 bags shipped from
India to England and that in the year the United
rom India only 55, 900 bags, showing dminuton OF
productions whilst the United States in that year. shipped
to England 800 900 bags Mr. A. attributed the failure
in India to the abuse of patronage in that quarter, and
the increase in the United States to the selfrelance OF
our panters.-BickneifS Reporter.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-15
AlyaraslO Taken.

We have seen letter received by gentleman dated
10Th March) this morning, from officer IN the gull
SQUADRON which states that IT understood among the
officers that Colonel Harvey had taken Alvarado. 1t
will be recolected that the advces stated that he was
preparing to march to that place.
The letter also states that the number OF the lost by
the Mexcans during the attack Vera Cruz, much
greater than has been published-Phid. 1eiegraPh'e
RILefin Anrii 10.