Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-10-16
HON John S. PENDIETON.

famous OraO1S OF mat day Oh l1yn alu o'heI ctatS
and have hesitation in saying that Mr. Pendeton ex-
celled them all in chase. effective and brilliant style
Of popular elcquence. Mr. Pendleon is engaged to be
at Rocky Mount, the 10Th inst, and cannot bat
hope that either gong returning. he may be enabled
10 take Lynchburg in his way, and that cz.ns may
thus have opportunity hearing him.
MIR. PENDIETON.
The speech of this gentleman Tuesday night,
a noble specimen of Virginia eoqutnce. Though much
exhausted BY the and unelaXed eXertlons ofhe
last few weeks he Appeared, that OCCASION worthy ct
his ancient fame. The speech was an outline OF the whole
ground, which the continually illustrated by flash
Is Of genius. such many Of our citizens have beard
from him il DAYS yore when he stood foremost in the
House Of Delegates in that style o oratory which
dere4 Sheridan famous in the House of Cnnlmons-
Brilliant is the proper for Mr. Pendlpohs speaking
on all occasions. He adorns every thing lie touches,
and can make any suiJectnleresng
Richmond Vhig.
The decision Of Chancellor W1lworlh Of New York
in the case of oyt VS. Mackense which the plaintiff
prays for an injunction restrain the publication of the
private correspondence IF Messrs. Van Buren, Butler,
Hoyt &c.will shortly be published and will establish some
interesting points with regard to the right 70 literary
properly The injunction was granted by the Vice
Chancellor. Mackensie appealed and the Chancellor
has dissolved the inuncon-so that the lovers OF fun and
the admirers of The morality of New York politics not
be deprived Of the pleasure Of seeing the great lights
Of the Democracy Of that State in undress.
five mistake not, the decisions in England 90 to the
of declaring the right letters to be in the author
and tina, he enjon their publication. The Chancel-
lor of New York modifes this rule, far to refuse to
enjon where the letters appear 10 be Of no value to me
author. as literary productions, and the multiplication Of
copies thereof would be of n, use to him The Cham
ceicr therefore, to the opinion that Leters can
be considered valuable literary productions which
the author would not consent to have published" With
due Difference must say this strikes ex
traordinary conclusion Had the Van Buens and II,yt
been so lost 10 shame desire voluntarily publish
The letters written by them, which published smrep
tipsy, it will not be denied that they would be The
subjects oferary property and that action for villa
ton of copy right might be maintained. How then
the question Of right Of property be affected by their oppo
sop to present publication? They nigh, desire TO de-
Ter il for ten or twenty years, and circumstances might
make the delay greatly enhance the value of the
respndence. The annals of literature abound with
exactly in point. What muliiudes of letters, Of the
greatest value in every point of view, and from the publ
cation Of which heirs editors have realized large sums
would according TO this decision, be not deemed the
subjects of literary property, because the writer in his
lifetime would have been shocked at the idea Of their
being any period however remote. to The press
The Legal Observer promising to give the opinion in its
next number, thus up the points dec died.
''At common law. the author of book or other lit
erary Production whether in the shape Of letters or
otherwise. has right cf property therein until it has
been published with his and he consequent
ly, maintain action for the damages which he may
sustain by its being surreptitiousy printed But
Court Of Equity will not, by injunction. restrain the
publication Of letters. where it appears that they Of
no value to the author literary productions, and that
the multiplication Of copies thereof would be of use
to him.
Letters -annot be considered valuable literary pro
ductiUns which the author would not consent have
published.
"Athongh it NAV be evident the publication Of pr-
vate letters be with Of wounding the feelings
of individuals. gratifying per' eried public taste
Cont of Equity has jurisdiction to restrain snch pub
ilcaiion.
"a Court Of Equity has power to restrain or punish
crime 10 enforce the performance Of moral duty eXccp
far the is neced with the rights Of prop
ery. The decision Of The Vice Chancellor in the case
IF Wetmore Scove 6 Edwards. $50 approved
Of"
The reader of English newspapers must be familiar
with the name Of Lord GEoRIE BENTIEcK, ntege e
of whose death is bou Gilt by the last steamer tie spent
his youth in round of dissipation and sguandered his
fortune the gaming table and in the sports Of the turf
1t shows the low ebb the fortunes Of the Tory party,
that such man should have become its leader in the
House Of Commons, by its suferance, rather than its su
ages Certain is, that he audaciousy confronted Sir
Robert Peel, and The proudest Of the arstocracy in the
contest which preceded The called abolition of the corn
laws content follow lis lead. 1t is but justice to
say that he manifested very considerable ability, and
know ledge Of the statistics Of trade, which astonished all
who knew his of life He proved himself 10 be
able and adrot debacr and though supposed To be
rash and violent. had great influence in the House. He
fairly committed political life, and, in the event
Of The of the Tories, bid fair had he lived,
cnpy prominent place in the administration. His raih
brilliant parliamentary involved change Of
habits pursuits The Tory champion Of the House Of
Commns sill the kpenest of Fortune smiled
upon him Of late. He died possessed Of GS0,OOO-won
on the turf within The last few moniilS.
George w. Crump. Esq formerly Of Virginia. but r
year, past chief Clerk 10 the off lie Of Commission
er "i Pensions at Washington, died un The LIST lnsl in
Puwilaan County,.