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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
TIE. I.EI'iIE.ON

The Berks and Seh0ylkiIl Pa. Journal gives the fol
lowing account oi the anpataon performed upon the
person oi Mi Henry Prnlz Of Reading, whose leg Was
dr. ally crushed aud mange the railroad Baums
Town, On Saturday evening The operation was per
form d. on sunday mor1lng by DIS. Hester and Whit
man. The patient having first been put under the Influence
of the Lelheon.
During the operation he was entirely insensihle I,
pain, and laughed and ked while the knife and saw were
separating tue qoiyerng flesh and cutting through the
bones, muscles and arteries The leg was anpGiated
above the knee joint, and told that the unioru
nate man never winked under the dreadful operation
or Inexperienced the slightest pain disagreeebe sensation
We further assured. that after the limb was bound
mp, and the effects o the ether had passed off, the pair
MAS by no means severe The system of the ps,ien
was mol Frustrated by the operation. and the wound i,
much moro likely be seedily healed than cases wher,
the s1err Is doomed 10 leel the exquisite torture of tn,
operation.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
forks made music, was acth topics. lambs and IN,

forks made music, acfit topigs, lambs and I'M,
kies
After we had satisfied the cravings of nature H..
cloth was removed Col. llamtranck was apnun,ai
President aud 1t. Col Randolph aud MAJOR Earl, v,n
Presidents; and numerous toasts drank int,
sperstd with music from the band OF patriotic sne,.
from the "Gce Club of 'ur Regiment PerpaIs fieod.
Broughton and Cunningham would like 10 copy Tho
in their papers, not account Of any eAcelne
in them but for the novelty, as presume is the 6[,
celebra'ion Of our glorious d'Pend'nc by Iirgnans
in Mexcu and. in my opni,n II was al least eonal !,
the long promised rcrei in the halls ofthe .Hontspna,
At "relreat," We adjourned to camp: few Gpl
elevated by the exniaaling effects Of the wi. the, he'd
drank. As am member Of the Total Abstinence \,
ciety, Of course. can say nothing IN favor Of the ge
qualities of the wine and am pleased 10 say Was -,
clone star" the OCCASION had two or three h, 49,
me in counteuance. and believe enjoyed ourspl, =
well any the table; and, am certain tel, n,ol 10
Ter than sumo did the next morning.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
COL. DONIPHAN AT HOME.

The reception Of this gallant aud able soldier at his
own home, in Liberty, Clay county, Mo. was most
gratifying. The Liberty Times says. Crowds began
To pour from the country, the day beforehand. BY
night no, enantable place left unoccnpied-every
house crowded from basement attic, aud few
lay gazing in the Court House yard the blue arch of
Heaven their only canopy. Next day, the 18th ult.
from earliest dawn until IL clock continual streams of
women, and children. poured in frm the country
in fact all Clay county nptied itself right here. while
Platte Jackson, Ray, Clinton and others contributed
goodly share
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
Galrnni-ed timed hon.-in the year 1914 the

f"trnn''ed h"''ed hom.-in the year 1914 the PA.
cess Of galvanizng iron was perfected No cb,,,.
the principle has been adopted since that period bopq
by practice, the manipualors and the machinery are
sderaby improved. II was at one time considered ,b
the gavansng OF iron made it brittle but it is no ,
ger SO. IN consequence of the Improvements made in
ne iron plates thus prepared at the factory ofan
eminent house in this city have been successfnly ]
IN roofing the Merchants Exchange. The Boston Ex
change the Franklin House. the New York Post otI;ce
and stewart marble store in Broadway About seven
hundred other buildings have been covered with In a.
plates IN all these instances it has been found TINT
they remain IN good condition as hen first laid ON m
bright sound. uncorroded and tight. The article i
easily worked from its increased maeability and ,he
quality OF the iron is much improved by the process
we recommend it TO our readers as some lhino w,u
worth their attention. "e'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
CRY HOTEL,
II &c III MON d, VA.

FHNlllS new and handsome establishment. situated ON
4 the corner Of Main f. and Vail streets and in
the centre Of The city, rendering convenient for bus
mes or pleasure having been operation since the 23rd
OF December last, and 50 far We know fulfilled zen
cep as |" extent OF acconmodation the expectations Of
It's numerous patrons, 10 whom we return our most
heartfelt and grateful acknov ledgements-the owners
OF the property, with liberay belonging to them
have determined to add to it ftrty single roons-whch
are now IN progress TO be finished by The lst of Ociobr
rendering 1t one OF the large and most commodous
ii"'e Is IN Nnglna-a and renew Obligations to our
friends and the public with civil aud attentive assistants
and servants, to devote whole time and attention 10
their comfort and convenience whilst soourninp will,
us Onr apartments for families being doubled by the
addition, ladies' will find equal accommodation with any
house In the State JOHN MINGE & SON.
Proprieors
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12

The Baltimore sun learns from reliable surce IN
Washington that the contract for carrying mail ~ c
per MONTH between Charleston and Havana. has been
awarded by the Postmaster General to Messrs Mod
\ Gonrand. wealthy and cnterprizing firm of Charlie
tom They ave to Immediately build two laroe ocean
steamers, of 1909 tons each such model and make ib,
required, they be converted into war steamers viii
dispatch
These steamers are to be built in Baltimore
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
A letter from New York to the Philadelphia Inquirer

A letter from New York to the Philadelphia Inquirer,
SAYS:
The steamship Guadaloupe under command of Captain
lloskins. which 10 have sailed the 10Th Of july
learn, will moi leave bet the lOIh inst and there
fore may not he expected much before the 27th The
day sci apart for the departure OF the ashngton not
ye, fixed upon.
The managers undecided whether to defer her sail
ing for the purpose ot making some Improvements which
are necessary. To send her the 9th the day ad
vertsed The impression is nothing of consequence will
be done 10 her, until the Herman. the second in the
line Is ready. The docks for the Cunard steamers
are progressing fast at Jersey City
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
ROUGH AND REANY-
ROWLING SALOON.

TENlIE Proprietor of this Saloon respectfully info rms
Il his friends and the public generally, that he has
fitted up it in the most comfortable manner and solelts
the patronage of those who fond Of such exercise
The Saloon will be open from 10 ~ | aud fruIn 3 To
6.and from s TO II O'Clock
This saloon is situated at the lower end Of Main street.
obliquely opposite the Powha-an Ilonse.
Julv29-itif G. W e DAVIS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12

Watches anil .yp,cCEru
TO .MLNJE4CTURERS OF, AND DE.3LERS
IN, TOBACCO. SHIPPING 70
,NEJT ORLEANS

VIE. great reduction llat has taken place III lie
Il price OF Manufactured II laccc, in tie NV Or.
leans market. for HE last years. is very apparent
and must be known TO oil who have SHIPPED this az
ket. The object is to manufacture such Iobacc,es
as Will suit the nade. 1t is lamenialle truth thai To
baccoes that two years ago C, nmaldtd 60 40 and 80
MS, can be purchased at Is. Is and 90 cents and
al large lois ut any Tobaccoes 20 cannot 10
sold he sales Of the present have been Of b, J.
ana ~ cent Iobaccoes, and but small portion al ~,
81 or Az cents. So low. indeed have Tolaccoes been
Sold that large quantities have been sold auction for
cash al near the private prices Of low grade 1olaccoes
ana mas mad such tendency 10 encourage Public Sales
'ha' 'e greater portion of Tobacco, shipped to New Or
ans hereafter eau be sold (and hnk to advantage
al Auction Trade Sales. For these kind Of Tobacco's
20. and 10 cents Some little H. Is and 20 cents)
solicit conssnments, believing render satisfaction
hose who may wish to open correspondence about the
particulars OF the trade here terms insurance and other
matters pertaining hereto,I should be most happy give
all information IN my power to- either as regards sales
at auction or private sales shall have Tobacco Trade
Sales SEMI monthly
THOMAS b. WINSTON
NEW ORLEANS, July &c, l647-l2,n
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12

alteration OF very serious character occurred on
the 10Th ult., the town Of Lafayette. New Or
leans, between portion of Capt. H. Farchlds mount
el volunteers and citizens OF the town. The latter had
made remarks, at which the volunteers took umhrage.
and general fight ensued The ARRAY was so violent
that the Governor about ordering out the Louisiana
LYON, wh'n II va luckily suppressed. No was
I'd oulrlh but soldier had his skull split open with
axe; and another seriously wounded.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12

Null AND Nolp.-The Secretary Of Pennsv vaua
announces that The act granting the right way to the
Ba ltmore and Ohio Rallnad. is null and void in cor-
sequence of the action of the Pennsy vana Railroad
Company complying with conditions, the performance OF
which rendered the grant imperative. We suppose the
Baltimore company very little about this announce
ment, Its Iolicy settled after full and deliberate un
dersandng ii lis true interests, makes it entirely indie
pendent OF Pennsy vana.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
DEPARTURE OF THE NEW ORR FANS.

THIS fine steamship got # last night for |ea Cruz
via 1ampico. wi the following passengers. Captain
Farchilds company Louisiana mounted volunteers, 81
and horses; Captain lurie's company 5Ih infantry
10 teamsrrs 80 4. :. horses; Major Reynolds paynas
ct with 500 600 IN specie. for Vera Cruz Lieut. Og
ior Louisiana volunteers and men; Captain Perkins
snter A. Wright, clerk quartcnnaslor's department.
~ q. PIE, .juiy u.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
OFFICIAL.
srrrp Sr,rrs flss snir MISSISSIPPI.
Anton .Iyartla. .iuly Is. lsH.

Anton l.Barla, July Is. I'll
Sm-i H. with sincere rerei thai annonnen TO the
Department the death. last evening. al h.. nn,ts iasi
II uclo,k 81 iruicasnt James l.. Parker. NY and aud
fsq lieutenant Mr. Parker has leen with M on all my
lat. eNpsliluns, sfyefe, wonnded IN ihe saek "n
rnstam and though sill suffering n IN the ELECTS 81 his
wound i.s,l accompanying me IN The aiiack "tl
'lobasc, Ga tins last eNrzilion he mus hase rf'n
iraccd the dis,ase winch termnaied hIs valuable
life.
This accomplished '1ieer Was remarkable iar his IN
d.nitah. ur sc. fr his tAlRoni Al, requirements
the language aud for his .,eell at disposition nd
character Asa lieutenant of the soniers. he ESCAPED
tnn The wr,ck OF that vessel aud j1ned and, Ia b
subsequently wounded. aud tall sacrifice To the tVer
0f the climate The les is irfeparahla Ia me. and M
one ran dplirr it more than do HIS remains will be
Deposited with all due houors. within neal opctsnre
upon the island ofSamadna. np1n Which tie hospital ol
ia, squadron hes ls.u erected.
have the hnor 10 b. with grfai respect your olH'd
cot servant, Nj Z. PERRY,
Commanding Hume Squadron.
Hon. JonvY M,sos Secretary oi the Navy.
Washington city, d. & tmon
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
BRITISH NATIONAL DEBT.

Tie Commissioners for the reduction of The National
Debt. have certified that the actual surplus OF
the kngd I'm ol Great Britain and Ireland for the year
enlng April g. 1877. beyond the actual expenditure
W thin the year, amounted 10 (27G5, l9l, and
have given notice that quarter of this amount, 1000,
30, will be applied. between July and Oct TO- to the
purchase Of stock and money notes The further sum of
c3bl9, the procee's o dnlons and requests, will be
applied 10 the saline Object
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
ARRIVAL OF a PR SSlAN MAN OF WAR

The sloop Of wal Amazon, II guns. lelongng to the
Prusslan government, arrived at New York Monday
She is described as very beautiful vessel.
The Newport Or. Mercury says that Capl. VIM
V Taylor has received orders 10 take command of the
Oiio7 l. the Brazil station.
Professor John Udsou, the Xii North of Blackwood's
Nj 9lzne, has retired from It's editorial chair and intends
il IL sad 10 visit this country.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
A ROARING FOUNTAIN.

The highest fountain in the world, is the grounds
o. the Duke oi Deyonslre, in England. where single
JET i. thrown up height of 2G7 eelnore than lOu
Zee, higher than Niagara Falls The eight acre rescr-
v1r which supplies II, il. 800 feel above.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12

RiSH LINENS, 25cis. 81 cts. 50 cts and to the
= finest; large supply.
Palm Leaf Hats, BoBhets, Flowers and Ribbons tooe,b
T with general assortment of New Goods just receive,
by freight boat Tennessee
New gods vii be rec eived nearly every ,veek in b
var from the northern auctions and elsewhere
July 26-tsif JNO j pJ'RVIS ,co,,
u ENrIIAN BLINDS. -
Star Rods,
Ivory Knives and Forks.
Walters. Plated and Brass Candleseks
Snailrrs and Trays,
Bell Metal and Eaameed Kettles.
Tea Kettles, Spice Mnrars,
Coffee MillssSpittoons,
Scissors and Shears,
liemming's genuine Need g. &c &c.
Received and for sale by
June l0--ts GREGORY ROytIt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
" q IT &c II /.
HAVE FOR SALE, one and half miles above tI, town
L OF l.ynchburg, in Amherst county,
F1JE HUNDRED md SIXrY ACRES or
pcPiOr Ian d.

one hundred and y q il heavily mbered tc Iaianr, NJ
III good state OF cultivation with all the necessary building,
ana 'ar creek large bold stream that runs through tho
''" furnishes water power of immense value. bargain
can DC had and all the Crop, Stock, Tools, Sc on tho
Pa'c ana immediate possession desired will take NE
hofS III payment, exchange Tor lands Western yir
gina For information apply S. Woodoo Thomas DilIar
or k H. Towney of !.ynchburg speedy sale is desired
june Sim if GEO w. PETTYJOHN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
CAMP NEAR BuENA VISTA,
NIo>i,, Ill, ~. 1S-

enemy and the theatre of OF the most brilliant ylc
ries of the war.-.Nm5ok Herald
CAMP NEAR BuENA VISTA,
Mexico, July 1lh, ls47. {
My Dear Friend Your welcome letter of the Is,
of June received on Sunday the 9TH of july. The
mail arrived just after dismissed from the ma
rade for the day; and the gratifying information | re
celvcd OF those who are dear my heart in Portsmouth
added much TO the enjoyment OF the day. which think
lspent IN RATIONAL way considering il was the Sabbath
The day, by order often Wool, celebrated by a
review Of the Virginia North Carolina and Mssi.sppi
Regiments. i,gelher with Majors Washington and
Braggs Artillery aud two companies of Dragons in all
aoout ouuo men. IL was quite imposing sight, and
the band Of Regiment added considerably to the mil
iary display ! he General and his staff paid our Reg
iment great compliment ON its discipline and fine sci
dier-lke appearance.
promised in my last to give YOU an account of our
celebration of The glorious anniversary of our national
independence, and now proceed 10 fulfil The promise
Agreeaby to rrev'ons arrangement, we determined to
celebrate the day Monday the 5h (not hayino vet
lost all veneraon the Sabba,h.) The Committee Of
Arrangements engaged with an American gentleman
who keeps public house in Saliillo, 10 furnish
The dinner at the hacienda the right flank Of our en-
campmen and 500 yards outside the chain ofsentinels
At O'Clock, p. NJ. Gen Wool and staff assembled Mt
the marquee OF Col. flamramck and we're escorted by
tne officers" 81 our Regiment 10 The hacienda Carain
oml'h r. Bahkhcad had beon appointed orator Of The day
but, IN consequence Of sudden ndisposon. was unable
10 perform that duty. CAPT. Dno T. lonnr read the
DECLARATION OF Independence IN orcble manner at The
conclusion OF whth Regimenial Band struck nm
ii"h tomnllm.| We then took our seats at the Ia
o'e; every ming was IN abundance, and when looked
oyer the liable aad saw the display Of .'roast pigs hams
and cabbage. hamb. ttk,s and geese" toralh,r win
variety Of vegetables, almost ahcifd myself in Nir
glnla we iad also come n,c hafs. such as rice pJ
ding bot cake. fruit. r. &c II Vas 10 M.Aican y,i
un''"s srIhrtnous tast, aud tho way he Ln,cs and
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
CELEBRATION

OF the Anniversary of American independence by the
Virginia Regiment at Monterey.
We are indebted 10 an old and esteemed friend in
Ports MOUTH for the following letter. received by him
few days ago, from officer in the Portsmouth Noun
teers giving very interesting description Of the style
in which the Anniversary Of National Independence was
celebrated by the Virginia Boys" on the soil of their
enemy and the theatre of OF the brilliant vico-
ries of the war.-.Am7ok Herald.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
ITEMS,

From English papers 10 tho 90h MI. rccercd bV tle
steamer Htend, al Boston.
We fnd in Wilmer aud Smiths European Times.
the annexed account Of the reception al Cork Of the re
lief lriuale Macedonian
ARRIVAL OF THE L. s. FRIGATE MACFDO-
MAN Az lNkk
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-07-23

and they must be painted, Of course-and to
prepare them for paint, sundry repairs were
necessary. While this was going on, your
aunt and the girls appeared to be quite satls-
fed; and when it was done, they had no idea
the old parlor could he made TO look so
spruce. But this was only a short respite.
The old rag carpet began 10 raise a DUST and
| found there would be no peace
'Now, my dear = said the old lady, with
a pleasant smile,~ accompanied with a partial
rotation of the head-
Nov, father exclaimed the girls"
It'll I got a new carpet. That again sha-
med the old furniture, and ii had to be turn
ed out and replaced with new. Now, Peter
count up, my lad twenty dollars Tor the
hearth, and one hundred for the mantel-
piece, and thirty for repairs. What does
that makeP
One hundred and fifty, uncle
well, fifty for paper aud paintF
'Two hundred
Then fifty for a carpet, and one hundred
at least for furniture 3
three hundred and fifty
'A-hem! There's that clock, too, and the
bliuds-iify more
-Four hundred, exactly
NV aunt and cousins winked at each 9TH
or.
Now continued my uncle, $50 much for
this one room. No sooner was the room fin
ished, than the complaints came from all
quarters, about the %dining-room and entry
Long before this, | had surrendered at dlscre-
ton, and handed in my submission. The
dining-room cost two hundred more. What
does that count, PeterF
Eight hundred, uncle
Then the chambers-at least four hun
dred, to make them rhyme with the down
stairs
Twelve hundred
'The outside of the house had to be repair
ed and painted, Of course. Add two hun
bred Tor that
Fourteen hundred
'Then there must be q piazza in front that
cost two hundred
Sixteen hundred
Here aunt began TO yawn, Lefty TO poke
the fire, and Jane to twirl over the leaves OF
a book.
"A new carriage came next, Peter, that
cost two hundred dollars
Eighteen hundred
Then there was a lawn to be laid out and
neatly fenced a servant to be hired parties
given occasionally; bonnets and dresses al
double the former cost and a hundred other
little expenses in keeping with the new order
of things. And all this grew out of those
very andirons. Yes, Peter, | was entirely
within bounds when | said two thousand
dollars
The opposition was silenced. My aunt
Immediately arose, and guessed it was bed
time. | was left alone with my uncle, who
was not inclined to drop the subject. lie
was a persevering man, and never gave up
what he undertook, till he had lone the work
thoroughly. So he brought out his books
and accounts, and set about making an exact
estimate of the expenses. He kept me up
till after midnight, before he got through
His conclusion was, that the pair Of andirons
cost him twenty-four hundred and fifty dol.
lars !-Pledgc and Standard.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-07-23
PORTABLE VAPOR BATH.

JnDEDIAH BARROW, of Youngstown, Ma
honing co., Ohio, having purchased of Pro-
fessor Bronson, the right of Hicks & Minors
patent Portable FapOr Bath, both for Column
biana and Mahoning counties, Except the
W of Poland and Boardman) is prepared
to fill all orders with dispatch. Persons
wishing to purchase will please direct to Jed
ediah Darrow, Youngstown, Uahoning Co.,
Ohio.
az The Chairs are constructed in a SUI
perior and improved style, for giving the or
binary warm bath in private families, and by
individuals also for administering medicine
in the form of vapor for the cure of cutane-
Gus and other morbid erruptions of the body.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-07-23

and their mother, as she dug their graves,
had scarcely power to weep. "Ie're hap
nv now, darlins' though the father that's be-
fore We in heaven will hardly know the pale
faces that looked so bright when he took the
last look at ye."
"Mother," said Mary, "who knows but
the angels will put their own beauty upon
them while they're on the road with them to
where father is. | don't think the little chill
dren's faces ever look pale in heaven"
In a day or two afterwards the mother was
struck with fever, and the same disease began
to pleam in the hollow eyes of her remaining
children. They were travelling along a lone
some road, and Just when their failing limbs
refused to carry them further, they espied
near them a half-ruined empty cabin. They
crawled into it, and laid down together on
the wet mud floor. There they remained in
burning fever, without strength to rise, or
nrocure even a draught Of water. After three
davs, the benevolent clergyman Of the parish,
whose purse, time and energies are devoted
TO the task Of r%escuing from death the perish
inc population around him, was passing by.
No sound proceeded from the cabin, yet he
entered it, and what a spectacle met his eyes !
The mother and daughter lay dead on the
Ground, and a colony Of rats had commenced
their loathsone banquet on the flesh Of both.
The boy was vet alive, but in a state Of STU
nor, and already the horrid animals were pre-
pairing to prey on him also; the clergyman
drove them away, and raising the boys head,
poured some drops of cordial down his throat.
He revived, and his kind visitor, regardless
of personal risk, bore him from the pestilen-
tial hole where he lay. With some difficult
tv he induced a neigh5oring farmer to afford
him shelter, and send a man to bury the
dead. MIR. - took care to supply him
it'll nou!ishment, and the boy is now reco-
vering; but heart-rending were his tears and
lamentations when he found himself alone
in the world-all who had loved him gone.
This is hut a feeble outline of scenes which
are now daily passing. "The Inirth of the
land is gone" and even the proverbial kind
ness of the peasantry begins to fail. When
some of the inhabitants Of a crowded district
were asked lately why they had suffered Sc
veral fellow creatures to perish among them
without making any effort for their relief,
Sure" they replied, turning their despair
ing eyes towards the speaker, cit will be our
turn next" May God in his infinite mercy
Withdraw the chastisement which threatens
thus to swallow up this miserable country.
HOwitfS (EngAsh) Journal.