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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
NEW YORK AND ERIE RAILROAD.

Though we adrp', in all matters Of Internal Improve
ment and 60 chaadircness. the maxim, MI oinitari-
we confess really surprised reading ia the
n T. Express notice Of What HIS been done III thu
New York and Erie Rail Road. This i hot a ncw en-
lerprze. Il was brgln some years ago but the work
fell through from mismanagement 1t was subse-
quently revived and is Fastening with rapid strides
to competiun. When finished it viii be tie onues
Rail II ad ii the world stretching through The Southern
tier Of counties Of New York, in nearly Westernv d.
recon from its great commercial emp rum to the shores
of Lake Erie, which strikes we believe at the town
OF Dunkirk after Of four hundred and fifty miles
through country presenting every variety Of obstacle
and through which The tmiI had demonstrated it vas
impossible to carry improvement Of the kind OF this
magnificent work, our readers Will, like ourselves be
surprzed to learn that nearly half the eve of
being brought into Il is proposed to open $50 miles
on the LIST January-more than ever brought into
at oncen this country elsewhere Nhich will give
continuous road rom Plermout, the Eastern terminus
on the Hudson to Binghampton distance of two hun
dred miles From Bioehamp'on to Osego twenty miles
the road is ready for the rails and M sixty miles beyond
Owego is under contract 10 Be finished next ycar Al
Owego it is connected BY Railroad already finished.
with Cayuga Lake. When it reaches Eln.ira, forty
miles west of Owego, il will find Rail road runninU
through to Seneca fake which never freezes and hy
which uninterrupted communication, thrauchour the
year. will be secured with Buffalo and the great Lakes
BY route cheaper and better than thahy ALBANY
Thus from the Hudson to Gwego, two hundred ard
twenty miles, the will he running before Spring
An extension Of the jersey Cy and Patterson Railroad
Of some twenty miIes,-an account ofte openting Of
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
TIE ELECTORAL CulIE5.r

The Electoral College Of Virginia mt III III c.,.
IN Richmond, and cast the seventeen v,esof,L >''
tor Lewis Cass as President, and WIN. O p,l
Wee President. 1t re assembled on Tbnrs,,r as
and prepared The necessary certh.aios. N t.,n,i..
selected Shelton +. Leake a. the beaf,r N, M"
stai Of Government.
y dinner was gwen to the College by the Den.
P2'y 0h'rh the Enquirer pronouuc,s zone Of
y'ns and delightful scenes that we ever witness, y.
Il aAfs credit to tile absence If guns, bonfres o
limitations. y The name If common sense. wbv
the party rcIfce! They carried tie State tn-
by maJ'ry Of near GJ0O They succeeded las, o...y
by some thirteen or fourteen hnndred!! Noooe.
deny that, had the Wings entertained the lens, t..
success, i Nou'd have been secured The D4n, III.
naHy Nm noi turn our il i true, III luII frce WI,
very different reasons than those which influenced
" h5S 10 stay at home. Gen. Caes was not their c,,
and they. moreover, could not be brought to s,s,,i,
hEh handed measures Of Mr.Polk. by votinr for onoI
gor'ed II approving every act and doctrine If h nr,
Administration. They We're not prepared u sp,r,,,
w hE men and measuFes-aud their oly ALTERNATIVES i,
to remain passive spectators. Ii the Enquirer is re,
serious In lis eNultalion Mt the result in Viroju, w.,
only tos1y Il Is thankful for small favors
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14

On molten Il Mr. Perrow, the said committee were
'ructed TO inquire ntn tie Troprety Of authorizing the
Board Il Public N urks 70 cause reconnaissance and
survey Of route f'7 raroad. connecting the Louisa
Ran X sad with The I.yuchburg and Tennessee Rail
Road from Chafiot'esvieio Lynchburr: or from some
PINT Ntsi = charlottesville to Buchanan, and from
thence ~ Salem.
On rnon II Mr.. Newman il was ordered that the
II Tse VIII, with the consent Of the Senate proceed by
I'lh vote with that body. on Thursday the ih instant
t" elect General Of the first Brigade in place of Gen
hos T. Bolts. reSigned and. motion Of Nh Ia w
General OF the tenth Brigade, II supply the vacancy
nccasioneI BY Tie resignation Of General Evan 5 Pin
dali.
Onmd'ion Of Mr. Gof, The committee of Roads were
instructed tn inquire Int, the exped ency of making an
appropriation t. Macadamize certain portions Of the
Stauntun and the Petersburg Road.
On motion Of Mr.. BASEL the committee on roads were
instructed enquire into the expedipncy Of appropratng
an additional sum of money for continuing the Macada
mixing Of The North Wes;en Road.
On motion Of Mr.. George, the same committee were
Instructed enquire into he expedency of Incorporating
Jrin stock company for the purp of constructing a
Road from razawell Court House By he way Of Nythe
vile and Hillsvll, in the county Of Carroll to the North
Carolina line at the Fancy Gap.
On motion Of Mr.. Thomas. much Of the Cover
nos Message refers to the furnishing Justices of the
Peace with Book of Forms, referred to the CON-
mttee Of Courts of Justice.
On motion of Mr.. Martz- resolved that the
House WILL with The Of The Senate. proceed on
Tuesday the II Instant the election Of Printer for
the Commonwealth.
On motion OF Mr. Lane Of Lee, the committee of
instructed inquire into The expediency OF
amending the Sh section of the l9.h chapter of the
Criminal Code, So toreqire concurrence Of 10 OF
the number Of the Grand Jury, before Indictment
presenmenl shall be found by hem.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14

We learn from the Fredericksburg papers that thirty
miles Of this improvement, which is by lock and dam,
with an occasional short canal has been opened for use
and that the remnaing twenty miles will be finished BY
the st Of June next which will open slack water navi-
cation from Fredericksburg CATERS run, in auquer
County, distance Of fifty miles
The News, after giving account Of the abor-
tive attempts made to effect this improvement heretofore,
says
II was in this condition when about the year IA the
policy Of the Improvement suggested itself to The mind OF
Mr. A. J. Marshall If Fauquer, who entered upon the
undertaking with that energy and unfatering resolution
FIR which he is Distinguished From the period Of It's in
ception to The present time be has been untring in his
Efforts Difficulties which would have appalled, the
stoutest heart Or the inexble determination
met and subdued by him.
The plan suggested by himself was perfectly unique
II was never beloe praciised far have heard
known. Twas by private donations. to be paid when
the Canal was permanently and effeciua'Iv built lie
devoted two years Of intense labour in seeking subsrp
lions from those benefited BY the improvement. The
result was sum Of So 600 in conditional binds Of
sponsibe persons, scattered throughout Eauquier. Cul
peper Rappahannnck and the inWn Of + fredericksburg.
We presume readers will take bnt little Interest in
the other difficulties which he cacyCu,fcd be
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14

The British Government never fails ID redress a
wrong done 20 a subject nor reward in suitable man
nei any service rendered We have In'ere sting usta
lien of the laern correspondence before U.s. between
The British Consul at Baltimore and Capt Travers Of
he i5arque Frances Partridge II That port In February
last, Capt Trll in with the wreck Of aBrsh vessel The
Robert, and succeeded in saving four Of the crew In
their noble efforts to the remainder Of the crew Of
the Robr, the chlpfm and two seamen and the boat
of the Frances Partridge were lost The Consul informs
Captain II that he is instructed bv the Lords Of the
Admiralty, tasay that his conduc is fully appreciated
by II. Ms government that Gold Media and Watch
will be sent to him through II. NJ. Minister at Wash
lngon-and that compensation will be made for the loss
IF the boat, and for Inc subsistence Of The British sailors
while on board The Frances Partridge. The Consul also
enquiries whether the either Of the seamen left
widow children.
Capt Travers acknowledges the letter in sailor Ike
spirit and says ne will accept tine Medal and Watch
but that he did than his duty and seems 70
wonder he should be rewarded fit He SAYS be il nsruc
ted BY his 70 state that not cent can be eceyel
for boat thus lost for subsistence Of men thus thrown
upon his hospitality The chief maize left mother de-
pendent upon him for support. We doubt not suitable
provision will be made for her BY the British CO..
/ ernmeut.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14

company establish line Of stages from the terminus
of the Louisa Railroad the White sulphur Springs.
By Nj McCue-That the Committee of Schools and
C.eges enc ire into the expediency Of publishing the
geo logical report If Nm. B. Rogers.
THE LAND MONEY.
Mr. Ladley If ed The following resolution, dsclam-
ing any pu pose Of introducing party question
Resolved bv the General Assembly If Virginia. That
the Treasurer Of his commonwealth be and he Is hereby
authorized and place to the credit Of the Litea
~ Fund, Nirgna's quota arising from the sale OF the
Public Lands.
Mr.. Rlves moved to lay the resolution the table,
which motion was carried without debae-yeas mays
81.
ELECTION OF GOVERNOR.
Tie amendment of he Senate, changing the day for
the election OF Governor from Monday the h, to Tues
day, the II inst, taken up and agreed to.
RECESS OF THE SENATE.
A message was received from the Senate cnmmun'ra-
ting resolution Of that Body 10 adjourn from the l4th
instant to the 4ih January.
On motion ofMr. Shelley. the resolution of the Senate
laid The table; it being suggested that it would
ne well to defer concurrng in until after the election of
Governor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
GOVERNOR CRITTFNDFN.

That the first pace,or any other which he may prefer,
in the cabinet Of en-. Tay should be assigned Gov
Crrenden. seems the unanimous wish Of tie Whr par
~. 1t is doubtful, however whether he would accept
office, unless his friends in the Legislature should n
male wish to that effect This we have ne doubt they
will readily do. The names of John Nj. Clayton and
VIM Z. Rives are very generally spoken # in connex-
ion with seats in the Cabinet. We need not say that,
in regard to the last named gentleman we think MAJ
in the country better qualified for the highest office will
in the GIFT of the presden; Of the people We believe
his selection Of Gen Fay ors constitutional adv
sers would give very general satisfaction to the VIII gs
ofIrginia
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
REPORT OF THE POST MASTER GENERAL

nfEOhl VT lie 1OS1 MAD Ell OE.4N E-flif :
We find in the N. Y. Courier and Enquirer the Re
port Of the Posna General in advance its pubica
lion in Washington. 1t is document of great interest,
and shall take early opp Iuny of laying ii before
our readers The communications from this Department,
more than those from any other, to indicate the
growth Of The country population wealth, commercial
importance, internal improvement and social refinement
They come home too, than others, to the bosOms
and business Of the community ,and always read with
attention In the Report before u.s. Mr. Johnson has made
some i'm portant and. think, excellent
dations-most Of which we hope may be adopted. He
recommends uniform Of letter postage for all dis
tances-5 cents pr half ounce; pr for
papers; cents pr for periodicals; Is pr half
ounce for foreign letters and pre- payment all mas-
BE matter and the total suppression Of the franking prv
eoe now admitted to be more abused than any former
period Another recommendation is novel, but highly
imparant, and thank Mr.. johnson for making it,
II is that the Posma General be excluded from The
Cabne-tha he be appointed for term of years by the
Senate, and be removable by impeachment only, and
that he be authorized nominate Posmasers to the Sen
ate who in like manner. 10 be removed only upon
cause shown. This would make the Post Office Depart
ment as little liable to be considered portion Of the
chinery of party influence, the Judiciary.
For the recommendation Of low uniform rate Of post
aqe the Postmaster General deserves the credit
inasnuch as he opposed, with all his influence, the pas
sage of the awo 1885, reducing the old rates. and pre-
dcted i'll consequences from the present. He has.
his error and has had the magnaHimity to acknowedg
it, The operation of The reduced rate has exceeded the
most sanguine hopes Of friends. The income If the
Department will not only be sufficient TO deay It's ex
penses but leave surplus at the end Of the present year
of 1923 1876! result like this might well authorize
the experiment of dispensing with the ten cent rate
are in favor Of uniform rate but think 5,ceps too
high looking upon it in a merely financial point Of view.
We believe within five years, larger income would be
received from uniform rate of cens-and 10 this Ii
will be reduced in very short time.
With respect to charging passage on newspapers by
weight Whatever there nav he in analogy and justice 10
reconu end the proposition, il would be simply mPrac
,icabe The Postmaster General says it would lead t,
the necessity Of drying newspapers bere mailing them,
and thereby Iessening their weight and avoiding the in
Jury sustained by their neing rached in damp state
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
d. HUNTER, Paymaster L. S. A.

o. The discussion as the existence of an enormous
marine animal. some 50 or 100 feet in length, common
ly called the Sea Serpent" has been transferred the
London journals, by the publication Of letter from
Capt. McQuha of H. NJ frigate ,edaus who with his
officers and lately for the space Of twenty min
ues short distance, monster precisely similar to
the often coast. We believe there are
many among who,io this day, d!scredit the multiple
ed evidence as 10 the existence tue Sea Serpent FIR
ourselves we have as implicit confidence IN the fact hat
Whales Porporses sport in the We should have
discard all other evidence out kat o. Senses
be compelled to believe We have The testimony Of thou
sands who, seeing under circumstances or less
favorable, ali 10 its shape and dimensions
But setting aside all published accounts, should be-
leve ia the existence of the animal upon the testimony
of a single witneSS-a personal friend, Commander
in the Navy, a man of the highest probity and
distinguished for his scientific aifanments-who, as
he has frequently described rs, when in boat Of
Barnsabe, making survey ofthe harbor in company
with several officers, saw the animal for many minutes
at time, in moiion and at rest, with the naked eye
and through glass, and frequently within hundred
yards. His estimate that it ranged between 50 and
100 feet in enr and that is head, which generally
raised few feet out of he water, two orhree feet
long and that its progression was caused by verca
unduatoy motion which caused the appearance Of knots
or bumps. upon the back so often described. When his
snakeship delgned to visit coast it fashionable
to laugh all the accounts given those who for
unae as to see him This has had lis day. Review
ING the testimony recorded with reference The cred
biliy of the witnesses, the probability of their being de-
ceved and the general and striking concurrence of the
accounts impossible resist the conclusion that sucI
an animal does exist.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14

The question Of Free Schools was submitted BY the
Legislature Of Indiana to the people for their decision
The result is highly honorable to their character. BY
very large majority they consent to be taxed for the sup
port Of Common Schools, upon the New England ard
New York model. The Legislature, now in session.
will be called upon to make tile necessary enacimens--
How striking the contrast presented by Virginia! 10"
many counties in the Stale have avaed themselves III
the privilege Of even submitting The question 10 The pea
pie? We believe there are moi half dozen counties ID
which the Free School system has been Introduced
In all Of these, however are glad learn that NE
working and results have been most satisfactory w"
can only hope that, after another the Counties ""
ju.i!2,e The ;5ond example thus SCI.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14

fere the Canal could be even commenced Suffice il
say they were such few persons could overcome.
The whole management HOW ever, Of this improve
ment ultimately devolved upon the preset company e. IN
posed of the MeS>rs Gurdons 4 Co.,,nterpsjug Capital
isis who have cnducted ijso far owarsa successful ter
mnaon. They are gentlemen Of Judgment and energy
and 10 them on. public is indebted Al eminent degree
iur a work witch w prove durable a II i beneficial
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions were offered and adopted:
By Mr.. Gus,n That the committee of Finance
,qne into the eXpedency Of either graduating abolish
ing the tax law pruscess
BY Mr.. Watson. That The committee for Courts Of
nsliee enquire what LEG sation. any, proper at this
lime carry the contract entered into by the State
for the purchase of the copy right in Daviss Criminal
Law by the act Of 9Th February, o43.
BY NJ. Ladley-That 50 much Of the Governors
Message relates The Penitentary be referred the
committee the Peni.entiary and that they enquire
iino and report upon the expectancy Of establishing a
.tosss OF correction for juvenile off udeTs.
~ M. Segar-That the Committee OF Reads, SC.
be enquire INTO the expectancy Of reorganz-
ing The Bospd o. Public Works
By Mr. Townes-that The committee for Courts Of
3ssice enquire into the esRadency of repeating the
of Assembly of $40 transferring the county Of Bedford
The both judicial circuit
BY Mr. Moore-That the Committee of Privileges
and Elections enquire into the expedency Of changing
the time Of holding elections for members Of Congress
and of the House Of Del gates and the Senate OF Virgin
ia
By Mr.. Lane-rhat tine Committee for Courts Of
Justice enquire into the exredency of es~enng the ju
deal circuits of the State and amending the laws con
shutting the Circuit Superior Courts Of Law and han
gerry. 10 allow the Judges thereof continue til,
terms OF said courts two weeksin each county; ueeb
for the ral Of causes at law and the other or the trial
cbaheey causes III the respective counties Of ihelc cir
cuts.
.Ry NJ. McCgng-Tha' the Committee OF Propcs
t"R-, -, enquire INTO The expdency q Incorporating
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
SATURDAY,, Dec. 9

= .
The Speaker announced the following committees
Committee on Rerision Of Girl Code-NIessrs Mon
cure Of S. Scott Whitle, Booth, Conway, Harrison OF
L. aad Smith
Committed under resoltiong Concerning Tie extension
of single Justices jrisdictes-Alessrs MvFe Aston
Herbert, Rector, Mayo, Ferguson, White, Ladley
and Plimari.
Mr. Herbert from the Committee Of Agriculture and
Manufactures, presented bill cEartering the Virginia
Camel Coal COMPANY
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
MIR. CLAY.

There is rumor that Mr.. Clay will come back to the
Senate 1t seems;o be pretty well founded. Mr. Met
calf is only The apponfee Of the Governor to ill the va
cancy occasoned by the resignation Of Mr.. CIiuenden
until the Legislature meets.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14
MAJOR GFORGFC UI-IyTFp

We copy, from the n o. Crescent, the following 40
tice of friend, Maj G. c. HITTER. Paymaser L. s
Army. The mistake as to the name. it will be seen
was promptly corrected by Ma Hunter in note to the
Editors Of the Crescent. 1t will be gratifying to tic
numerous friends Of Major IIuter il ynchburg ana liz
vicinity, that his merits appreciated wherever
he is known.
1--WE learn that Major Dashei'l has by order of The
Paymasrer General relieved Major Hunter at this sta
ton The latter officer has been for some weeks past
aboriousy engaged in paying the Louisiana Volunteers
three months extra pay granted 10 them by Congress-
In the performance Of this arduous duty Major Hunter
has shown himself the able and officer and
faithful agent of the Government and has always dis
charged the heavy task devolyed upon him with des-
patch and 10 the entire satisfaction Of all those who
have had official intercourse with him. Having been
assigned By Colonel Randall the head Of the Southern
Pay Department. this duty, in The absence Of Major
Dashell. who was detained elsewhere longer than was
anticipated he is Of course. relieved by the presence Of
that officer. lie carries with him, wherever his off
cal duties may call him. the best wishes or hIs future
welfare and prosperity from those whose frune it has
been to be brought with him during his brief
soaurn in This city. No one could re more acceptable
as the successor of Major Hunter, than DashIe who
is we'll and avorahy known by the Louisiana Vol
unteers and citizens thai State Major Hunter is in
charge Of payments to the Regulars.
MAJOR GEO. G. IiUrrER.-Wc publish the follow
inc note from Major Hunter with pleasure, and thank
him for the correction. With the instinct ofa true sol
deI, Maj II. is unwilling to rob brother officer of The
credit due him. Mnlor Hunter is the Paymaser of the
Regulars at this point, while Major Hutler was Pay
master of the Eolnneers
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-12-14

This Is true. but time would be necessary for This drying
process and the mails would be lost. paper be
obliged to 90 press many hours before lis Departure
and thus he prevented from giving the latest The
scheme is simply inpraccable as we have said.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

o. Among the distinguished men now in the city
are the following officers of the Army. Captain
COCHRAN, veteran of the last war, and now on re-
cruitng service for the 4th regiment Indiana voun-
teers; Captain FoRD, of the U. s. Dragons amounted
mem who is also veteran of the last war, and who
recently did such good service at the siege of Pueba,
under Col Childs. Capt F. wants few stout riders
for the Dragon service, and we have no doubt he
will get them, especially if there is chance of
ing under his immediate command The Captain has
seen his share of hard service, and knows how to
take care of his men. Last but not least, Captain
VAN buren,, of the Mounted Rifemen. This gal
liant gentlemen is still suffering from the wound
which he received at the Battle of Contreras, on the
18th of August last which Obliges him to continue
the of crutches; but glad to that 9TH
erwise his health is very good and hope he may
recover from his painful and tedious injury. Three
Drawer and better soldiers than these cannot easily be
found any where.