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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-11-02

e. Vhe effect Of Mr.. PsnLleon'. .;eech mus. haze
been prodigious 70 judge fran the space ~hc the r.
publican devoles IL. We give ,t lis articles on
the subject:
'The clone star" exceedingly bite, in his dsnun-
Citations Of what he pleased the hirehnI si
pendiares Of the Government Pray rhas the speak
er himself bu' "helin. sipendia'y" u: the last VIII.
Administration with the comfortable outfit, ambassa
dor to Chill, of $780, with salary Of perhaps much
more. Verify. he IS well qualified - speak Of the eve.
nallty !" hig Office hunters. since he has fingered
extensively IN the spills HIMSELF. but deny his rgh'
to judg the Democrats hy himself Who doubts that he
IS fighting fr another chance 70 fnge, 'espos -
BESIDES his candidate for the Presidency Is The largest
'slpendia,y Of the government that know Of, and
now holding on I" an .!fi.e w.sIh $4,000 per annum-
Nonsr if he included A,a in his category 0. 'hirel!g
stipendlares ~
This Is capital. In the came way. MI Andrew Sic
sensan 10! Mr.. Henry l. Wise are, We supp~.e. 'hse
lin. slendIare. -'.e latter appointed by Tie Sd
rnnlsirati,n which, cent Mr.. Pendleon abroad. 'Who
doubts" sha. s'ey fghtn. finger the spells again
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-11-02

Co. We are glad To find The Republican saying that
''no one whose opinions entitled respect will at
tempt to disparage the military qualifications achieve
ments of Gen. Taylor.' This ought 10 be and is
in honorable with The conduct uf The great lie
rary organ Of The party, the "Democa,ic Review, .
the last number Of which has an article the object of
which is to prove that Gen Taylor has not one single
quality which makes the General and that the battle
Huena Vista series Of blunders
Mr. Polk and his minions in Congress attempted TO
dsparage he military Judgment of the old Hero abu
the captulaon OF Monterey, and in their fear and jea
ousy. actually passed what was styled resolution of
thanks but which, by the rroviso, was Intentionally
verted into an insult and censure. The administration
asn. presume. disapproved of the battle ofBuena Wis
Ia since they ordered gun be fired at Wash
ngon honor Of the when The news was received
BY the way, see it stated that the article in the
Democratic Review alnded TO- and in which The pre- pos
serousy false story Of Gen. Taylor and the Bibles was
tds from the pen of he notorious Chevaer WYcoFF
the saaried cecsbio Of FANNY ELsEER The character
Of the article is in strict conformity with the intamy Il
he authorship.
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EAUauIER Whit. s..pA-r spring.. v,rxln'., (mors

IL (mOre
j generally known as Warrenton springs.) will be open
Tor the reception OF vsites the LIST Of June. Extensive
Improvements are N progress that will give new aspect
adding to its embellshmen the comfort and pleasure
of the guests Knowing by ocular evidence, in numerous
instances the positive intrinsic value of the water and u
almost miraculous effect in particular cases. been
gafded as good policy enlarge the and
TO complete the original design, CRAFTY the
and fancy OF guests well promote their health and
pleasure Situated in remarkably healthy region, in full
view Of the bold Blue Ridge. and in the vicinity of the
beautiful village OF Warcnton visitors may horseback
or In Carriages, over the improving roads, enjoy the
picturesque scenery seek exercise in The tenplu
alleys the pistol gallery the game OF billiards, the health
full dance The lovers OF and flowers will find pecu
liar care has been taken win their approval while the
and the swan, may relieve tedious hour to those who
Interested in the ro nature In word every sep has
add to the comfort and accommodation of visitors The
hurdle and tournament, the fancy ball. masquerade
and brilliant fireworks will lend their respective attac
TONS Nor are these preparations designed for the gay
monde only To the holy ministers of religion of every
denomination, cordial, not gludgng invitation is given
TO- spend the summer without charge The usual services
of the church are respected throughout the =
These springs are IS 80 miles, according the route
taken from Fredericksburg, and 40 from Alexandra
Trweeky stages will from both these points till JULY
when daily lines will be established Visiters leaving the
District Columbia in the stage or steamer at or a.
will reach the springs the day and at the cost
81 80 throughtickets having been agreed between
the Richmond and Fredericksburg Railroad Company and
the stage owners from Fredericksburg the Springs
make the ticket 80 from Richmond and ~ 30 from Wash
ngE!on
Wnrenton Springs, and all letters should be directed
they may be left Warrenon or sent to the White SUI
Terms board will be as follows: $50 for the whole
son. ending LIST October $7b for three months; 800 for two
months $sS for one month $40 per week Wis for Two
wants, and children under IL years DID, half price No
charge for children under three years old When separate
tables are provided for children before the usual hour tho
who retain their the ordinary table will be charged
full price, Horses 80 cents day. Or $loa n, on
April 26-n Superb tendent
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BALLOON ASCENSION.

Arrival of the New York Aeronautic Company,
(Under the supervision of Mr.. s. w PRArr)
First Grand derial Voyage of the Season.
NTESSRS. PRATT, THURSTON 81 co. having engaged
Vl the celebrated Aeronaut, Mr.. WISE. for another
respectfully the ladies and gentlemen OF
Washington and its vicinity that this unrivaled Aeronau
will make his 9th grand aerial flight Wednesday May
lS4S at alfpas o'clock p. from the erected
for the purpose in the of the City Hail. with the
"''' 'i'''N' aPRoGREssIvE"
They also connected with abshment the
of Professor Morron who will eIucdae by lecture
and explanation the chemical and philosophical nature of
the science OF Aerosatics
1t would be useless add anything gain the confidence
of the public of Mr. Wses ability Aeronaut His
rvaled success Tor number of deemed sufficient
The capacity ofhe Balloon Progressive" is S. gallons
and requires for single initiation 1000 pounds of oil of
vtrol 1900 pounds Of fine ron and ii pounds
The interesting process OF Separating the hydrogen from
the oxygen Of the will be conducted large retors
under the immediate eyes OF the audience.
ORDER OF THE ASCENSION.
AT o'clock the doors of the will be opened for the
reception of vsters, when the imitation of the rosiad
will be commenced.
Pilot balloons will be up during the process of nla
ton.
Daring the intervals Professor Moron will illustrate the
And halipast O'clock Mr. Wise will ballast the aerial
ship and after lowering the for moments
attached by single cord, will last tie binds
aerial vessel the EARTH and ascend the region clouds
Tickets of admission 80 cents, children half price,
had the bookstores and hotels of the city also the
door of the the day of ascension
ma PIT
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Proposals for a Loan.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Anil ~ 1910

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
April IL, l84S
June, lsis for millions OF dollars Of United States
day Of July lS4S bearing six per per annum
payable sem-annualy on the first days Of January and
July of each year No bid will be received below par; nor
will any bid be considered unless per thereof is
deposited in some depository of the United Sntes
ali eases must be unconditional and without any refer
ence TO the bids of others, and should state distinctly the
ssereay the Treasury ss WasSngon c The ne
to the deposa the United States nearest the places
residence OF the persons respectively whose offers may be
ders residing In the United States, be deposited
with the assistant reasurers at New York, Boston, Phla
del hia, or New Orleans.
To give opportunity all persons participate in
the investment of funds in this stock bids will be received
law-beng for fifty dolarsas we'll as for higher
All certificates under thousand dollars will be
erable on the books of the treasury but all certificates for
that and upwards will be transferable the books
the treasury by delivery with coupons attached at the
option of the bidder To avoid expense, confusion, and
multiplication OF accounts, all certificates with coupons
attached will be for the sum Of one thousand dollars
The successful bidders will be required depose the
months of July, August September October, and Novem-
Der of the present year, except tor sums not exceeding
srcus of making immediate payment, in which case the
whole amount may be at once deposited The stock will
The bids will be opened the Treasury Department
B. M, Saturday the 18th Of june l84s, in the pres
of all persons who may desire attend but under
provision introduced into the of Sls of March last
bidder will be permitted Withdraw his bid. On all bids
accepted, the deposited in advance will be i'm
mediately returned. The whole premium the
awarded must be deposited part of the first payment
quired in July next .s
r. J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Each of the daily papers of Boston, New York. Phade
pha, baltimore, Charleston and New Orleans, and in all
other States the papers selected print the laws of the
United States authorized publish this advertisement
April lS-dtl7thJuneif
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e s.rqs~-N The steamer COLUMBIA having been ea
SQkk k1kn gagged for the above purpose, will, Tues
day next, the I'd May under the auspices Of the ladies
the congregation of ST. Peters, make excursion dow
TO afford visit to that picturesque and delightful spot
and, after passing the venerated mansion and tonb d
Washington at Mount Vernon, will proceed down the bear
uiul Potomac, to enable the company enjoy lis dcghn
now greatly envened by the stirring and nie
ing labors of the fishermen
A fine band OF music viii accompany the party, ani
afford full opportunity to the lovers Of dancing engage
their avore amusement and suitable refreshments VII
be provided at very moderate prices
The boat VIII leave Georgetown 8, Bradley's wharf
y ana Coombs wharf, near the Navy Yard, at 81 O'Clock
A. m, and VIII return about and will stop. bon
going and returning, AT Alex andria.
Tickets, % cents each; for children, half price They
may be had at the stores of ]. F. Caan M Delany an'
Richard Davis, Penn avenue Of Mr.. S. Tench, at tn
Navy Yard and Of any of the lady managers; well
at the boat, on Tuesday morning Ap 27-dd
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CARUsps sALOON.-The Heron Troupe
GREAT MASONIC NIGHT

THE M. +. GRAND MASTER OF THE d. C.-THE
worshpful md brethren of the lodges Of Wash
ngton and Georgetown have kindly united to give com
plimentay benefit to brother John Heron Tuesday eve
ming, at the above place. The entertainments will be
chnse, unique and novel, prsing vaudeville and con-
cert which will be specified in small bills
The brethren most especnly solicited to attend
Admission 50 cents.
April 3O--2t
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MAY BALL.--Mr f. G. Liable has the honor TO IN
wi form the ladies and gentlemen of Washington George
Town, and Alexandria, that his May ball will lake place on
Wednesday, the Sd day of May at jackson Hall.
Tickets be had at the drug of s. Butts oil
street and Pennsylvania avenue Mr. Fischers Staone'
Hall Mr. Pattersons drug store; Mr. nelanys drug store
at Mr. Labbe's residence, and the door the night
the ball. April 13-2awd
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A CARD.-A lady, DESTROYS of visiting Europe where
"A she has connexions presents hersefto respecm
Bile family going out and would cheeruIy perform the
friend panion, govcrncss assistant invalid
having the experience of years and possessing advantages
arising out OF the varied and cheqnered Of life,
through which crcunsan have combined place her
She soic no further compensation than the protection Of
those whom she may accompany UnexceptonabIe refer
ences given. Inquire At this Office.
April 2S- W.II
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nv AHSD1zsN THU, "eSV WTtIcIe, HUhtNne
Vl side aud garden walks yards, halls porcos spring
houses, &c. manufactured at Bolton Mill Cathedral street.
Baltimore. These tiles prepared by machinery ready
laying they than double the thickness Ia
tiles and square the edges they can be laid in
sand with the facility bricks, and make bean-
full and permanent pavement. Halfulcs aud edgng to
border the pavement will be furnished when ordered
Tho facilities the advertiser has for featuring them
excludes all fear of competition from any quarter
United States. sample of the tiles can be the
Patent Office. Address
THOS. SYMlNGTON
May o 2aw2m Baltimore.
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SAMUEL BRADFORD, Esq. deceased.--If the cha'
- of Samuel Bradford esq, brother Of the late JON
Yardley Bradford esq, formerly major IA the BsIt IN
coins Inn F.sd: London, solicitors they will hear Of some
thing 70 their advantage. ms
April 17-Su
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A Neatly furnished House be had, by fm-
n mediate application being made at the corner of
18th and streets. Or furnished and board be
had, by the year. month, or week 1t is pleasant and
desirable location Members OF Congress, and other
strangers residing here, would do well give call
Nav 2-N
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Coward MeetIng.-The citizens Of the Second Ward
respectfully requested to at the school
OF l4th and streets this (Tuesday) evening, I'd
Tor the purpose of taking obtain early pas
sage of the amended charter before Congress, non
mating candidates for the ensuing election and of consider
ing the interests of the ward generally.
Maya MANY VOTERS.
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Bv a. GREEN; .aucssonesr.


HOUSES AND LOTS AND SMALL SQUARE OF
IL GROUND AT AUCTION.-On Tuesday I'd May,
shall sell on the premises at halfpast O'Clock, p. m two
frame houses and lots situated Maryland
of the Capitol, and near the iron bridge.
Also Immediately after the sale OF the above shall pro-
coed to sell small square, the intersection of Virginia
and south street, being squaie north of square
6I2, containing between eleven and twelve thousand
square feet Terms sale. A. GREEN, Auct
April 30--3t
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Or In pursuance OF resolution adopted after the
addresses last Monday evening adjourned
ing of the Bible Society will be held the church,
(Rev Dr. Lauries) on Tuesday evening, May 81, at
O'Clock.
Addresses will be delivered by the Hon. J. G.. Chapman
and the Hon K. w. Thompson.
The public respectfully invited.
By the Committee of Arrangements.
April 3O-2t
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TREAsURER's STATEMENT

tn treasurer ddyoat 6p desns
the fo uL huE haze lee
TO as
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By IL. ". DYER, .7sscff0neer.
r OTIS AT AUCTION.-On Wednesday, the 10Th instant
IL half past o'clock, p m, shall sell at my auction
the following lots
o, No TO- in square No 5, 9th street, between and
streets.
Lots Nos and in square II, on 10Th street, between
Pennsylvania avenue and M street.
Lots and H. in square 81, on 2ith and M streets
Lot 4, in square ~, New Hampshire and M
and twelve moaths for bearing interest,
satisfactorily secured.
r. w DYER, Auctioneer.
Lot No IT, in square No 1856 for private sale Inquire of
Walter s. Cox, esq attorney at law, Georgetown.
Nav 2-enNds
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NJ The Ladies' OF the McKendreo Sewing Society

0Cy- The Ladies' OF the McKendrec Sewing Society
will offer for sale their spring of useful and fan
cy articles in the basement OF the church, Massachusetts
avenue between 9th and 10th srees) Monday, the LIST
May, and will continue providence pemitting) for three
successive days, commencing at s, and closing at 10
O'Clock, p. m, each day.
To add the comfort of who may patronse their
sale, inviting supper and the usual refreshments of the
season will be provided each evening, and furnished
reasonable prices Admission l2a cents paid the door
AS their sole object is relieve the church property from
a mortgage, which in few months will be maturity
they are confident their appeal liberal public will moi
be in vain
April 30--3t
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NV IA RREEsN, .7NCttONEFT.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
II AUCTION.-O Thursday, the 4th instant shall SELL
the late residence of J. ~ Pumroy esq., deceased,
Ilth, between and H streets morrill, at 10 O'clock
the following property, to wit:
Bedsteads, crib, bureau, tables, chairs
Worksands lookng-glasses girandoles
New carpeting, clock, small writing desk
China, glass; and crockery ware, wood ware, astral
lamp, wood and coal stoves with good lot OF kitchen
utensils Also, electro magnetic machine.
Terms cash. II. $. PUMROY, Administrative
May Its A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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01.MAsONIC-The semi-annual communication Of the
II. w Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia will be
holden mt Masonic Hail. of and 10th Streets
Tuesday next, the I'd day of May, al oelrk, q m Of
which the officers and members OF the Grande Lodge and
the from the subordinate lodges viii take
due notice.
Soiouming and other brethren in good standing,
specially invited TO attend.
by order of the NJ. w. Grand Master
CHAS. s. FRAILEY,
April 23-3t Grand Secretary
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IMPROVED Property Mt Auction.--On Wednesday.
the 18th instant shall SELL in front of the premises,
part of lot No. g. in square No no. fronting rs feet New
mediate vicinity of the Navy Department. The lot is inn
proved by good brick building, which has lately
undergone thorough repair.
Terms Of sale One third OF the purchase money in cash;
the balance in equal payments at and two years. for
notes bearing interest," satisfactorily secured.
ROBERT w. DYER.
April ll-eoXds Auctloueer
5Tho above sale postponed Tin consequence of the
hour OF sale being mentoned) till Tuesday evening
the I'd Of May, at O'Clock, p. m.
April 23-eoNds r. w. DYER, Auctioneer
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Ky II. w: DYER, AucttOHceT.
TIOU Sch OLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION.--On
IL Thursday morning next, the 4th instant at half
past 10 O'clock shall sell the boarding house
Pennsylvania avenue adjoining Tyers Hotel variety OF
good household furniture among which are
Cane.seat and other chairs
Mahogany and other tables
Parior chairs astral and other lamps
Window curtains and ornaments
Brussels and ingram paror, hail, and chamber carpets
Stair-rods, oiclOth, &c.
New French-pos and other bedsteads
Good feather beds hair and other mattresses
Mahogany bureaus, wardrobes
Washsands toilet sets, &c.
With many other articles worthy the attention of house
keepers.
Terms All of and under 1875, cash over $25 a
credit OF GO days for approved endorsed bearing in
terest.
May I'D r. w. DYER, Auct.
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Drafts heretofore
drawn, bur not YET
paid, though pay
able.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-03-13

BEYOND COMPARISON THE BEST JOKE OF Our
iMEs-We have read the following wondrous
Fgehd; and must say that we cannot now despair
7" humanity any more:
Inc New York correspondent of the Philadcl-
qua inquirer, says the Mobile Herald, tells an
ulSiiig story OF n new invention against rogues
T Ttn The Combination Lock- Recently a
=, "ai street broker, of considerable wealth. and
VIM hVes In great style in the west end of Gotham
puthaSed a beautiful fire-proof safe, in which to
~tme ms Valuabes against the fiery elements, TO
NTH ne affixed one of these beautiful pieces of
%In a.sm. They are strangely complicated
Sa.y you may lock them, hand the key to the manu-
G s'ief eVen and the chances are as one to ten
TIUusahd that he will not be able TO open them
@ wards and interior arrangements of these locks
%' !. alphabetically arranged, and you select a word
s.. VIC language, take the letters, and lock the
THUS .uS answering TO these letters one by one.
a "us Jake the word chair you lock c, then h,
H. ~ thent, thenr. Now it must be unlocked in
s @ same way, and unless you hit upon the exact
, SuI you will never be able to unlock it. Well
ma .ioker IN question locked his new safe accord
H. lhe word boats,'' but after working at it
M, nn houf or more, the next morning. he could
,Iiock II, and gave ii up in despair.
md ms funds We're all locked up, says the letter
AND no had no money with which to pay his notes
Was AIRY on his business that day. but as his credit
hr,tsoou, ne raised sufficient for the purpose by
mvMslng OF the banks. The next morning the
saal of the lock, according to request
No Jo,I 10 ascertain the difficulty. He said he had
WouI% uo ne could unlock the safe, if the gentleman
"Roo,s 's'l nm the word 10 which he locked it
loci was the word. and to work he set 10 un
succes 81 70 boots " Well, he tried. sang,ne d
He traI Jul boots = would not unlock the safe
cesx S1u again and again, and was no more sue.
hons NJ; ne Tried an hour, two hours, and thre,
sruci WI Mllh no success. Finally happy thought
face l ,n nm: He wiped the preparation from hi
and looIA aurhk OF water examined the key agair
said c as;- at the broker straight in the eye anc
NS How do spell boots ~ sn GT the Sp" other fper
"ohg Nav. spell it right-how do you spell ii =
locks 'eE Vel mind, said the man Of combination
Butts now !" i spell it,; how do you spell il 2
boots YOU DO, said the ockman and if Won spel
unocl !, VIII unlock the safe buts,' and he di,
IVY" 1t In the twinkling of an eye, ~ -
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HARDWARE, sc.

R. w. MONTG OMERY, IL Charities Streets
ORLEANS. ,,;- nj
HAS hand very complete stock OF goods IN ms q
1 line In addition his usual EXTENSIVE, asiot,- TX
nen of Birnin CHAM Sheffield and Domestic HARD "A
WARE and CUTLERY, his stock OF heaVy goo"s Il
very complete embracing numerous otler ailc'es
1000 boxes Tin Plates lax, Ponpooi and other brands
also Block Tin, Speten Lnc etc
~ OOO lbs Iron Ware assorted. all sizes =,
459 tons Iron assorted Scdes, American ana lh9ils
aso led flat round. plough plate hoopS' pahu
and sheet Steal, all kinds; =. !. , ,,, A os
900 dozen genuine Collins n Cos light and heavy Axes.
1000 keqs genuine Weymouth Nails assorted. al sizes
200 tons Hollow ware, Castings assorted pos' o'eis' sPi
ders, skie.s fire dogs. etc; f re en-, pos.
800 coils Manila Rope assorted, all Sizes
400 casks OK Log and Trace CHAINS
Together with Whsmoes CnfoP and da Wool al Cs[ds
nadc~ and Shoye> wire and hair Selves; Hoes OF al kinds;
Avis Vices and Smiths Hammers and Bellows; Tin
and flames Stfawcusrs; Conshener and Corn mills;
Sprjts TnTenne and White Lead Paints all kinds; Mill
and Grind Stones Mil irons; Boiling Cloths, all numbers;
Shot: Sheet and Ba, Lead Stock Kettles; Bark Mills.
Also
1000 gallons Sperm Oil. and
5CG0 DO winter strained and hleaeled Whale Oil
Ills stock of Cutlery not surpassed Buyers invited
to examine before purchasing elsewhere. mh5 IT