davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
GROCERIES,, Dry Goods &C.


~ have received thin the last few days, large add
ton to former stock of Goods and offer II
Poa and the public generally low prices eter or cash
" '''er, or on tine to pInctual customers
~ ~ hhds ~ O., Porto Rico, & st. CIoix Sugars
@'' naS Barrels Porto Reo, Maracaibo, Rio, Java, and
- iaSuyra, Colees,
~ DDS and fierces Woolsey's Puyerzed and Crushed
and n. Orleans Clarified Sugar,
~ hdds and rierccs, best leans and Cardcnas Moias
90 90 poAes Wonlsey and oolsey's Loaf sugar,
~ boxes and Chests Tea
90 kegs Nails
,o lbs blisterea cast and shear Steel
4'oo lbs. square Ilon assorted,
~ ton mountain bar and Richmond Trcdcg ar Iron,
A'oo lbs Iewis's w hte Lead,
~ BOXES ~ ~ and 10 ,>l2 Window Glass,
soo ~" boxes Adamantine * Tallov Candies,
Sole Leather. Together with Ginger, Pepper, Spice
", indigo, Madder, Mustard Logwood, sweet on.
,; ooscap Letter Paper, soaps, aeoes 'omes-
~ ned Ticking, Blankets jeans Linsey, Hats, Capts, Sc
a.. we have also Consignment
III ooiscys & starts Loaf Sugar.
I hhis N. q. Sugar,
os Solar Lamp Oil.
NOV. Its McCORKl.E SIMPSON.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
VICTIMS OF WELDON FEVER

wo pages ot the New Orleans National are tille1
with the names OF those who have fallen victims The
loving is Il recaptnlaol ''-'""' st'"'nrr The ii
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
u CASH FOR HIDES

WILL pay The highest cash price. In Green ~ Dried
HIDES. delivered al the Market House eIher To my
sell OF 10 Mr. Wa Lee Far
Hides will, heretofore. be lnncd on shares by
of thu best Tanners in The state
Oct 25-ls JOHN GROUSE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08

Some idea WAY bo formed from this list Of the hereto
geneons character oil the population Of the L States.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
l,l ASS.
TO Contractors.

PROPOSALS will be received at Office of the ,nrl
burg Salem snpike Company at the Farmers bank
tbs Sthla,st ke years the Lynch
burg and salem Turnpike road II b. let sections
the lst section 10 at ynchbg the New Lon
don Academy The second section from the Academy To
Cob Hollis Mills. the side 81 Liberty. The third
section Col llolts Mills the otct1t line Tie fourth
the Rotetourt lne to thctenuus OF the
the side o Salem. Specification Of the orier with
he at the oil I.ynclbarg. There
i'll also be lei at the the the
road from the top oi the hill the SIDE of faulcts
the Watering Branch Specification and profile be
by application 10 Alex. omlkins
Nov 5-tiSN BENZ. WILKES, President
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08

SILKS at great Bargain.
NEW ard beautiful style Of Fancy and Plaid Silks,
~ which will be $ I'D very low at
DAVIS, ABRAHAMS s Co.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
TO the Public.

TO tH1E EuEftC.
VJAyINC been appointed Agent by Messrs John Struhcs
& SON OF Phil dephia of the largest establishments
nho United States the sale 81 Marble ork general
am ready to fill odcrs for
Arabian. Egyptian, Italian and Eardiglia
" "A Is l. T. VI "A " Il r J. s.
the lowest Cash price, and eirdelyery in ynchbus IN
sound condition, warranted Tomb Stones and Marble Mon
made order. few designs RAY be seen framed al
the of ID. w. Moore, Main Street.
just received the latest style Of finish for stucco
Those wishing 10 have old parlo fitted up after the
style the Nofter Cities doso BY applying to The sub
J.. ps-.t, Join Icvc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
AL L A NDRiA LOTT cry,
Is .NmaJ r Lottery IL Drl,ca Ballots.

WHOM y, T VH TOfI,
10 be drawn in Alexandria, saturday, the 3oil day
October, 1sl7.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08

LARGE assortment q. sack and Poltoo OVER COATS
y inn III TO 80, at
ost.n Is. INTERCOURSE WnrrrEMORE'S
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08

FOE Snfci
T~,rp THE House and Lot, Federal Hill now
EFE11Ss occupied hv the Rev. u. :. iloasett, AID
lh1T is.S belonging o the hrIs OF the late Mrs. Ana
ESssA1 - NJ Morgan, is for sale 1t is situated IN
kHs&sA0D pleasant part of the town, in good neigh
hood and is most desirable sdence having good Out
Houses, and a large and excellent garden.
For the the tide and the terms arcatio ms. be
made to Mr.. Doggctt or Gen. d. isodes
Sept. 9-wts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
{ IitESt,.
T.ILU.IBLE RE.iL IND PERSONAL
ESI.31E
IT lJCTION

Il \ TION
llURSC AMI II the provisions oi the will of the late
Il William Cook the undersg nel, will proceed the
premises the 9th OF November lS41 sell public
auction a valuable
TR a c 7 o = l. "A NJ
Belonging To this estate of WIN. Gook decd, lying ad
joining the Of Liberty IN BedoTd county contain
ing about
600 "A CRIES.,
fair proportion Of The Tract woods and is first
Tobacco Land and the Gle rod Land well enclosed and
in good heart and improvement and very productive
Tins Tract has it two Barns convenient Negro House
and Overscer House, lies well. has number OF good
spring. upon il and well walered. Ais, LOT in the
The town oi Liberty. with "a Brick and Frame Tenement
and other Necessary Oul Houses upon ii. The Lot is
situated the Of the village. fronting the
hsin and cross street The Dwelling House is laIge aud
comfortable, and all the Improvements upon the lo in
good state oil repair.
Also, al the Time will be sold all the SrOC X ON
the above mentioned Farm, consisting OF HORSES
CATTLE sen ERAL NOkES OF WORK OMEN,
PORK HOGS. Sc
Also all the Plantation ToDIs of every SORT Wagons,
Carts, Ihreshlng Machines, &c. All the crop Of Ora
Jlay &c. SAID farm, amongst Nhich large q
,orn, Oats, sc. Also, all the valuable Law aud Other
books of the deceased and ali his Ilouseh I'D and Kitchen
Furniture of every description AsJ riding Carri
are and Buggy.
The Real Estate will BE- divided into parcels to su
purchasers, and sell upon tie credit usual in the sale of
Lands. The other properly will he sid upon II months
credit for all $40, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
DO Ola AZ q IS.

II MANSFIELD.
Book publisher. New Haven, Connecticut,
l3l York 5. eel,
WHISTLES In ea4puy several resp nSib'e men good
character IL s1rli su rlb.r> ia the several eou-
lies Of the State o Virginia, fr valuable and nleresn g
Books, illustrated with engavings Tho terms. which
liberal, will be given On application by mail, post
paid.
The work, Mlcl, is copy right secured. will be sold
exclusively scnborS, and not any Book Slore.
Nov. 5-2ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
.S0RD ny e9ssrAc,
J, ". MAURY & co, Managers.
One Hundred Eh0usarld EfoIiags.

~iooDo' ~2DODW Prizes of $4,000.
200 Prises Of 5000, (beiag he o,ccs 1h,ee .Nuabr
Pri:es)
The ist and 2nd Drawn Nos 5000 PA aud afd, Ord
and IN drawn $500
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08

The steamship Jas l. Day. Capt. o'Gndy, arrived
AT late hour last night iom Vera Cruz ha,lrp sailed
thence the 9h Just with number OF invalid sdiefs
Two died On lie passage, VIZ Rehard Bcamlsh, l2lh
lniatry, on the 9oth las, and Nm Miller, Of company
II AoIIgouts. the 23d.
The \Jcu lus publishes communications which have
pas,ed toWecl s,ail ADuo aud tol. GhlIis Al Fseba
and HAY ltaa-alci by the Genus OF l.5caY. w
suhHu the correspondence:
Communications bci,rttH lien Sdnid .i3Ia dad CtL
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08

II II n e Il o T. l. "A " ID
Belonging to this estate of VIM Cook, decd, lying ad
joining the town Of Liberty, in Bedford county contain
lnu ala
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-11-08
llEApauARrERs, Vim. tRuz, Oct. Is, lsI7
ORDERS No. 81

The following named men nj comPatirs -, -
LIST Regiment Massachusetts Infantry. being lncorriglb
munous aud lnsubord'ale. will of COURSE prove coward
III the hour oi dagger, aud they cannot be permitted T.
WaHhh with ihl. column ol tle army. They dsarn
irevel Mai Bacchus lur such duty in The Castle Of VA
Juan de ulua, may be performed by s5diefa who ar
found unworthy To carry Anus, a are disgrace an
nuisance 10 'te army. BY order oI Brps Gen CuSl
Iu5.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

places where the money was to be
found. To add to the enormity of
his offences, he is said to have boasted
OF having lived. for time, upon the
dead body Of Mrs. George Bonner,
even when provisions were within his
reach. Other enorm;iies are told Of
this devil incarnate, but he survived
them all and was employed in the
army at the last accounts. The whole
of the family Of Reeds, connections of
the Donners, had reached Suffers set
t!ement in safety, after enduring a.
most incredible hardships.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21
Balzoon .4scension.-On Saturday

Balloon .4ScenSion.-On Saturday
afternoon, 7th instant, pursuant to no
tice, Mr.. Wise made an ascension from
this city The day was clear and
pleasant, although a stiff breeze was
blowing from the southwest, which, it
was feared BY many anxious spectators
on the outside of the Garden, would
prevent the AERIAL voyage. However,
at | O'Clock the initiation commenced,
and the balloon filled much faster than
the Garden, until at 4 O'Clock pre-
cisely, when the word was given TO
let her co. and Mr.. Wise and his
aerial craft rose quickly and most
beautifully into the space above, amid
the cheers OF the multitude. The
wind carried the balloon to the north
ward and eastward in rapid but most
graceful manner, and her progress was
upward and onward until some fifteen
minutes after leaving the Garden she
began to decline behind the higher
lands at the north, and was out of
sight. The ascension was made under
disadvautageous circumstances, but 50
perfect and so beautiful was il, as to
settle in the minds Of the people of
Buffalo, large concourse of whom
honored the occasion with their pres
ence on the outer side Of the Garden
the fact that this eronaut never fails.
After remaining mid air about twenty
FIVE minutes, he made the earth sgain,
and landed at the pleasant village of
Williamsyille, some twelve miles out.
Buffalo Express.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

Rough and Ready relaring.-A
correspondent of the Picayune gives
an interesting account Of a pleasure
excursion in which he participated
with General Taylor and Gen. Cush-
ing, to the hacienda or country scat OF
General Arists, about thirty miles
from Monterey.
His plantation is very extensive
one, comprising fourteen square miles,
but miles Of it are useless, low chapar-
raj. Arista purchased the place for
$50, 900, and has since expended about
$4,000 in improving it. There IS
sugar and ssw-mill upon it. The dam
across the river, forming the mill pond,
is very fine piece Of mason work,
and was estimated at $4,000. The
estate is managed by an administrator,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

California Emigrants. - The
Missouri Republican contains the fol-
lowing particulars, learned by the ar
rival Of two men from the west
This arrival adds, says the Repub-
lican, 10 the horror Of the accounts in
relation TO the su6erings Of the migra-
ting parties which failed TO reach Cal
ifornia last winter. Seventy three OF
them persisted, and the living survived
only by feasting on their dead com
panions. Among the Number Of this
unfortunate party was a miscrcant, by
the name of Keysberg. who left the
States in Col. Russe's company. He
had a wife with him and contrived, at
the extremity of their suferngs, to
send her to the California settlements,
when relieved by persons who went
out to aid them. The william remain
ed behind TO rob TIE dead and living
of their property. A family of the
name of Bonner, from Springfield.
ILL.,, was robbed by him ofaboul $4,000
which lie cached along with other
things. He wss suspected, threatened,
I'd finally preparations were made to
lang him up, and then he disclosed the
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

who has under him an overseer. There
are about ninety men and boys, poems,
upon the place, and as MANY women
and girls, all Of whom are fixtures for
life, as are all the poems, in ninety-nine
cases out of hundred, and quite as
bad off as slaves in your section Of the
country-worse even, as when they
become past work their landlord is not
compelled to support them, and this
duty devolsing upon their relatives,
serves to bind them the frmer.
am afraid Arista does not find ag-
riculture quite as profitable as the pro-
fession OF arms, for according to the
account we received from the overseer
the profits Of the estate are little or
nothing. The nominal wages of the
poems is from two to twelve dollars per
month, but as they are compelled to
purchase every article they consume
and all their clothing from the propri-
elor of the estate, every month finds
them deeper in debt.
In the evening, fandango was got
up for the amusement of the guests
There stood the victorious, war-worn
but hearty old veteran, surrounded by
his brave companions in arms who
have stood the brunt of battle with
him, and those who hope yet TO share
new victories under his leadership, ga
zing with smiling face upon the mer.
ry-making OF Arista's tenantry.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21
or There is a strange story in one

u IHtFt IS 4 Strange story 40 one
of the Madrid journals 1t is stated
that the Queen. when she last took an
airing. without the escort Of her faith
er-iu-lsw, suddenly disappeared. in
company with a gentleman who is not
named, but hose dress is very minute
ly described. According TO this ac-
count, The Qoeen and her friend were
for long time wandering God knows
where. This statement is denied By
some Of the other journals, and treated
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

Girls. --A young man who boarded at
la house in the country, where were
several coy damsels who seemed to
Imagine that men are terrible creatures,
whom it was an objectionable sin to
look at. was one afternoon accosied by
an acquaintance, and asked what he
thought Of the young ladies9 He re-
piled that they were very shy and re-
served.
So they are returned the other.
'and so much so that no gentleman
could get close enough to tell the color
Of their eyes
"That may be- said the boarder,
yet will stake million that can
kiss all three without any trouble
"That you cannot do cried his
friend, lit is an achievement which
neither you nor any other gentleman
can accomplish
The other was positive and invited
his friend to the house to witness his
triumph. They entered the room to-
gether, and the three girls were all at
home sitting beside their mother, and
they looked prim and dem Ire as Jno.
Rogers at the stake.
Our hero assumed very grave as
pect even to detection, and having
looked wisifully at the clock, breathed
sigh as deep as algebra, and as long
as female dialogue at street door.
His singular department now attract
ed the attention of the girls, who cast
their slow opening eyes up TO his
countensnce. Perceiving the impress
sion he had made, he turned to his
companion and said:
1t wants three minutes of the
Time
"Do you speak Of dinner" said the
old woman, laying down her sewing
work.
Dinner?' said he. with bewildered
aspect, and pointing, as if unconscious
| ~, with curled finger at the clock.
! A silence ensued, during which the
feTnsle part of the household glared at
the young man, with irresistible Curl
osity.
"You will see me decenty inter-
red said he again turning round to his
| friend.
His friend was as much puzzled as
any body present, and his cmbaras-
mcnt added to the intended effect; but
the old lady being unable to contain
herself, cried.
"Mr. c, pray what do you
speak Off
Nothing answered he in lugu-
brious tone, 'but last night spirit APP
peared unto me!' Here the girls rose
to their feet and drew near. And the
spirit gave me warning that should
die exactly at twelve O'Clock to-day,
and You see it wants but half min
ute of that timen
The girls turned pale, and their
hidden sympathles were at once a
wakened for the doomed youth. They
stood chained to the spot, looking al
ternately at the clock and the poor
doomed youth He then walked up
to the eldest of the girls. and taking
her by the hand, babe her a solemn
farewell. He also imprinted a kiss
upon her trembling lips, which she
did not attempt to resist. He then
babe the second and third farewell in
the same tender and afectionate man
ner. His object was achieved, and at
that moment the clock struck twelve.
Hereupon he looked round, sur
prised, and said, 'who would have be-
lieved that an apparition would tell
such lie? 1t was probably the ghost
OF Annanias or Sapphira.'
IT was sometime before the sober
naidens understood the joke, and when
III y did, they eyinced no resentment.
The nrst kiss broke the ice; and,
thanks TO the ghost, they discovered
there was some pleasure in bearded
cheek.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

~ The Kidd bubble, for which
stock was issued to the amount of
$500, 900, has been blown to atoms BY
the filing of bill in Chancery to in
vestigate the matter, by holder of a
large amount OF stock. This company
was formed by men, some Of whom
possessed a million and a hs.f of prop
erty, for the purpose of securing the
lost treasure of Captain Kidd. sup
posed to be buried in the hulk of an
old vessel in the Hudson river. The
New York correspondent Of the Bal
timore Argus says: when people ap-
piled for stock, they were shown By
the banker and receiver, an old gun
which they said was recovered from
the wreck, also various coins Of gold
and silver, said to have been found BY
the workmer, augur, &c. Those rel
icks induced many to purchase stock.
The affidavits and statements show
that the gun was sunk the dsy before
il was raised with great ceremony ;and
also that the coins were gild d and for
the purpose Of deceiving. The augur
even was rusted and broken, to have
the appearance Of having performed
the identical feat set forth by the COM
pany. Altogether 3 more plausible,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21
LANCASTER, SATURDAY. AUGUST 81, ls47

yet shameless fraud, has never been
practised on the American people. =
Albany Knickerbocker.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

Erceitent--"What do you charge
for board3' asked tall Green Noun
tain Boy, as he walked up to the bar Of
a second rate hotel in New York.
"Five dollars
Five dollars! that's too much;
suppose you'll allow for the times am
absent from dinner and suppcr?'
"Certainly-37a cents each.'
Here the conversation ended, and
the Yankee took up his quarters for
two weeks. During which time he
lodged and break tasted at the hotel,
but did not take either dinner or sup
per, saying his business detained him
in another portion OF the city. At the
expiration Of two weeks he again
walked up TO the bar, and said
"'Spose we settle that account; I'm
going in few minutes
The landlnard handed him his bill,
two weeks board at $3.50.
"Here, Stranger said the Yankee,
this bill is wrong-you've made a
mistake-you We not deducted the
times ! was absent from dinner and
supper--l4 days, 2 meals ger day
% meals at 37a cents each-SlO so.
If you've not the fifty cents change
that's coming to me. I'll take a drink
and the balance in cigarsp
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

The great Steamboat race IS COM
ing.-The Buffalo Express Of Monday
the LIST instant, makes the following
announcement, by authority:
We are requested to state for the
steamer Niagara, in consequence of a
challenge Of Captain Appleby, who
in this paper of July 18th. offered to
stake $4,000 that the steamer Sultana
could beat any boat on the Lakes, that
the Niagara will accept the challenge,
and run TO Erie or Cleveland, turning
a stake boat anchored for the purpose,
or through to Chicago for larger "a
mount. In either case, to go without
passengers, and at any time that can be
fixed upon by the parties. The money
on the part of the Niagra, we are re-
quested to say, is deposited in the
banking Office Of Robinson & Co., in
this city,"
This will undoubtedly be the great
est race ever run in he United States,
as the distance is one thousand miles,
and through every variety Of sea, riv-
or and lake. The trials on the Hud-
son river will be comparatively boys
play. A race for three whole days is
something novel. The boats will
probably fire rockets as they pass the
landings-so as toIgive an opportunity
to the curious public. to see the mettle
of those two steam chargers. Their
speed is SO nearly equal, that there is
not doubt but that they will rub each
other closely. AS there are to be no
passengers, the public cannot COM
plain of this friendly trial Of speed.
Wisconsin.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

"Hallo, jim! you great six footcr
you. What are you beating that
poor old niger fori' why, Lord
bress your soul massa, is tryn to CON
quer peace! You see dis old niger
keep a fuss all de time bout me tskin'
his later patch. ! ak de ole fool if he
didn't know twas my destiny, an if
he ever hea' bout de Angler-Ssxums,
as how dey was bound TO take ebry
ting dey could. But he jus 60 on a
sayin' it was his'n. Den | jest take
half his patch from him, and told him
help heself il he could. Zen gives
um jessy few times, and he kicks
back, an now | is tarmined to con-
quer a peace, as Massa Polk says. an
take de hole patch from him for his
sas."
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-08-21

as miserable calumny:as we dare say
is. Another story is, that poor Don
Francis, the King of Spain, is kept so
short of money by his wife, that he has
been compelled to dismiss all his mu-
sic-masters except one, who generous
ly offered to remain without pay. A
third story tells US of some old man
who visited the King, and urged him
to be reconciled with the Queen, on
which his maj sty thanked him and
sighed. 1t is pity that the dispute
between these royal personages should
have reached such height that gossip
of this kind should find its way into
the journals.