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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
THE ADMINISTER NTION.


The enemies Of Gen. Tavlor's administration
have hitherto assailed it as having no particular
character or principles, They seem, however
to have discarded the idea of no-partvism. "a
party OF no party is 50 expressive of the hetero-
genouS mass, who endeavor to embarrass the Ex-
ecutve. that we were not surprised to see the eff
fort made by them TO conceal their own deformi-'
ty, by aitrlbuting to their opponents their own
character.
1t IS alleged since the result has been known,
that the late elections IN Virginia turned upon the
popularity Of the President. But ii happens that
III every district lost by the Wings, the elections
turned upon issues concerning which it is not
known how the President will act, when the
state Of affairs may make action necessary. We
shall not speak Of the causes that produced
this defeat Of the Wings, further than to show
that they were totally independent of any thing
relating to Gen. Taylor. To attribute this defeat
to the dolngs Of the administration, is a mere
prcteXt The opposition have along been fear
ING full development of the policy of the ad-
mlnistratlon. Hence, they use every effort to
make capital before the knowledge Of this policy
be ditlused. Every effort is being made to place
Gen. Taylor in an Objectionable position before
the people. Before his election, we were told
that his elevation would be great disaster to the
Wing party, because he was, in truth, no Wing,
but no-party man, that is to say, as much
Democrat as a Wing. But now the charge is
that he is too much of a Wing and that he has
surrendered himself completely into the hands
Of the Wings. The opposition feign to follow
the President into the private sessions of the Cab
met; and in their honesty, they behold, with an
gulsh, the trying scenes, presented in tile Presi-
dents yielding himself to the selfish schemes Of
his counsel.
The first modes by which the President was 10
be brought into dsrepute, have been abandoned,
and others substituted Of an extreme character.-
We have now the fine military reputation, won
by Gen. TAYLOR in the Mexican war, relieved of
the foul imputations cast upon it during the Pres
idential canvass. Solemn appeals are now made.
TO the cold hero not to permit his bright military
fame to be furnished by his official acts as Presi.
dent, especially in removals and appointments
What great concern the opposition have, lest the
General should stain his fair military character
by the dirty thing of prescription. Where was
this regard for his military renown, when in-the
Congress of the United States they attempted 10
turn bis brilliant achievements at Monterey into
a reproach However, Gen. Taylor is not with
out a knowledge of human nature. Neither fat
terry reproach will be regarded bv him. The
opposition may make themselves as busy as thew
choose as to changes in the Cabinet and divi-
sions in Cabinet-council. They may rest assur-
ed however, Of one thing, bis deeds will be inhu-
enced BY the requirements Of his duty TO his coun-
try.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
GENERAL WORTH

We regret 70 announce the death orn.
and distinguished warrior. lie died FROM ,,S "a aoe
era, at San Antona, Texas, on the 7th ;n, O,oI-
lhe osS Of this accomplished General nm r-
heavily q our nation. For several rs, ,u lal
commanding talent adorned our army, and p!
,.''rry .iI Combined with his personal cour
the war Of 1872, he figured conSpicuonlI, n
playing >plendor Of talents, which sccnr,, VI
HIM an elevated position in the army. He ,i5 'oT
70 tie fame thus acquired, by bringing to a a"4
ces>lu termination the Florida war; Tbp1 Isuc-
ne brilliant services rendered ia the WI la., ,i
Mexico. His military career shows that I, WIN
qualified both to direct in the hour of battle , vas
y tra'n during The continuance peace. ATTN '
Ity + prominently exhibited in those asxan 1'.-
which he planned, and prudence is di,playoJI !,
those which he executed. His loss will he do 4" III
y itlt and the vacancy It has created viii III
be easily filled. I'M
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
ITEMS.

- lhe Georgia Railroad Company met % the 10Th
lns and resolved to increase their capital " our millions
Of dollars.
- The Hon. Daniel Duncan. of Ohio. late RepEe-
sentative in Congress, died in Washington On the 18Th
instant.
- Samuel A Smith, was brought before the IIust- ,
ngs Court of Richmond but defect being discovered
- The warrant, he was sent beck 10 the Mayor
- The Charter Oak has been considerable q dam
aged by fire.
- The Hall of the House Of Delegates is now I'M
dergoing repairs The Wing speaks in commentator
Of the improvement made in the curtains
- Mr.. Ogle, Of Philade phia. has just completed
bea utltu carriage, TO be used by General Taylor
- The Wheat crop If Georgia is moi q severely
injured as believed. That Of Wisconsin. Illinois.
Michigan Indiana and Ohio, is said to be very promis
ing.
- Girard College. is At length finished, and i
said to surpas The Capital Washington in splendos
and beauty.
- It was proposed in he English House of Com
mons, 70 abolish capital punishment which proposal was
rejected.
- Gov Floy accompanied b severa of the heads
Of departments have lately visited Norfolk The Gov
ernor, n company with the Directors went on pleas
IRE excursion TO the Dismal Swamp Canal, and Lake
Dfummond.
" - The General Assembly Of The Presbyterian
Church. met at Ptaburg, he l7,h inst.
- The Mexican boundary commissioner left the
city Of Mexico on the 9Th umo, for San Diego, where
ne Will meet the Commissioners of the u States.
- Inc Boston Atlas makes mention OF a ma
chine which Will yard Of cloth in minute
- The recent rise on he Mississippi has injured
the Sugar crop to the amount Of 40 or $4,000 hogs
head.
- "a person in Nova Scotia has invented simple
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
THE NEW YORK RIOTERS

The lave New York rioters have hot f,iIod 4,
become acquainted with tile cuIpabiHty w WI
acts winch they have committed FuIiy avaro
OF the condemnation heaped upon them by an in
Jured public, they seek to Justify themselves Lv
assuming " be tho friends ~ thc roor 3nJ II.
designating tut. violation o INV Y, \ var v,.,oJ
against the arstocracy. The ari>tocracv Of Ibis
nation are not endowed with udicicncy n
power n domneer over tue poor man. or t5 VIM
nm Of hl> rights Aye TIE poor man b3s WI
cured TO him, by our wise policy Of Government
PoWe. equal 10 that possessed by the propdc>t
afstocrat n the nation. With i'll wealth !, M
weapon ot OPPRESSION The ar,tocracy may cn-
ter INTO leagues, the direct effect Of Which NAV
be to exclude the poor man from Their society.-
Pvt certainly in flee country, every IDan
should tx allowed % select Hin own a~>oci3tcs
ana really it is no grievance for TIE poor W NJ
exc Iuded from the society of such as desire not
their association. ItrealIy appears quite strange.
that men, having The characters ofthe>e rioters
should 80 suddenly become tile defenders NJ nv
poor. But that this plea is a subterfuge. is evDc-
ed by the attempt to make an apology on naliti-
cal grounds. The fact il, 4 dislike for M9rreaJy
ana TOO Jealous advocacy of Forrest combined
with the rotous disposition ofthe offenders ac-
count for the whole affair. We hope the res
tolation ofquet and Macrcadys depalture wilI
end tue difficulty.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
IMPORTANT RUMORS FROM WASHING
TON


. \ Topographic despatch from WASHINGTON avs
1T IS reported that important ~paiche~ have been
received AZ the War Department. from Caliarnia. ,el-
ung form That tie people HAD organizod government
ior themselves. and had adopted the Wiuo prov.5o u
fundamental article.
It Is Az reported that Mr.. Crawford recommends to
Gen. TayIor % organize eroun military frre w Cali-
tornla, NJ voIuneers,to sustain CIV Smth, un Corgre
Shall act for the territory.
1t IS reported that Capt. Charles Wilkes Of the late
Exploring Expedition, will be sent ont as commander Of
one u the vessels o be despatched il search ii Sir John
Frankfh.
1t is believed that Gen. Taylor will Law Mr.. faf.-
cheres bill for the repeal of the Navigation Iawso Eng
L'nd before Congress passed by the BRUSH Parliament,
As proper subject for legislation
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
THE LYNCHBURG ViRGIVIAN,
BLACKBOARD. TOwNLEY & co.
LYNCElBUaG. MAY es rS5e.
TO POSTNASTERS

There is great complaint Of irregularitv IA re-
ceiving the .Virginian' at sundry Post Offices
1t IS probable the difficulty arises at some of the
distributing Offices, by putting the packages in
wrong lines. It has been suggested to Us, that
the packages. directed TO Green Hill P. o h
Campbell county; and TO "Mount Airy p. O., -
pltSylvana county, are improperly continued on
he stage line instead Of being put on the horse
lines. II PoStma,ters will aid Us in getting the
thing nght II will be an accommodation
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
GEN. TAYLOR,S BF%FVOI FNCF


W aShlngton letter writer ellis the following story
OF Zen. Taylor: venerable whitehead ed man, los
years od, having ottered Up the White House early
IN the morning. had the good fortune "a meet The solder
President almost at the threshold The centpnnarian
introduced himself told Gen Iaylor that he was FEEBLE
and that his blood almost Iricd ~ in His veins fr
the SHOWS Of one hundred and five winters and The e
OF hard service In lie wars Of our country had left him
short remnant Of the evening this lng and eventful
NE. Cen Taylor moved by the pararchal years and
voice and simplicity If the man, Shook him warmly Nv
the hand and said s'Wel grandfather, | am Glad ID
see you. Have you been to breakfast" The Old man
replied he had not. ''Wel, then, YOU must come and
take some breakfast with me" No yuur time is too
precious. desired only T. you ID pay ny respects;
and shall get breakfast the market-house for am
stranger among these people; and an old man must he
satisfied TO do the best he cam Well then Won must
come and breakfast with me-" mo. your line il too
valuable, and will not trespass upon III Good morning,
General, and may Providence guide you" ''Well. If
you will 60" said Gen. Taylor extending his hand and
slipping into that of the old three half eagles if
you will God bless you and see that you have GOOD
cup OF coffee for breakfast and come up and dine with
me before You leave the city" And leaning upon his
staff the old man, older than this Republic of twenty nil
lions OF people, by thirty years, went with grateful
heart along his way
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
IDOMTIESTFIIU.
From The National Whig.
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT

TOSTMASTERS
Abraham Handel to be Postmaster at Carlisle, Pa
Martin Bond, 10 be Postmaster al MONTGOMERY Al
ALBANIA.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Turner K King to be Register of the Land Office
at Springfield, Illinois, vice James W. Barrett removed
Walter Davis, 10 be Receiver Of the Land Office AZ
Springfield. Illinois, vice Archer G. Herndon removed
cornelius Roosevelt, to be Register ofthe Land Office
at uenesee Michigan, vice John Barton, removed
hforge II Smith, to be Receiver of the Land Office
at Newmansville Florida, vice John Parsons. rmoved
Andrew Guthrie, to be Marshal Of the Western Dis
tTlct Of ienneSee. vice Robert Chester, removed.
BY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
Nillam J. Howard to be Pension Agent at Pittsburgh
pennsylvania, vice John B. Guterie removed
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28

Friday, the 18th inst, being the Anniversary
Of the Lynchburg Lodge No. II, the Order WAS
out ~ strength and beauty. The address Oh the
occasion, was delivered by VIM. NJ. Cabell, Esq
we mad not The pleasure Of hearing the address,
out understand # was fill in displaying the OBJ
jects and principles Of this benevolent institution
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28

clear at sl2'l3 per bol., qnaiy. Itrd in bills
common 70 prime a 6a75c. and n keys u. per ID
good. WY
Sugr-1 The market is que, for box Snr,rs with small
sales at prices varying from 5ia7c, as ID ou,,v 100
hhds Musc"va 70 a. 5c. per h. 8 mrs-J,lr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28

If there many more passrrgers on board than arc
mere given they must have persisted 1t is feared thai
The emigrants. who were placed midships on deck be-
tween The wheels may have been ignorant If the route to
he upper deck 4 the boat, and that many If them there
fore may becn drowned. Tie forward cabin it is
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28

thought pretty much cleared before tie wafer came
Nome Of the cabins below the saloon have yet been ex
pured.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
The Crerdssss at Nec Offensive Prospect Of closing
hem-1he Charity Hospital, Gas Forks, Sc. in

TIE Crerassss at .Ne,c Oreans-No Prosnect of cosin
hem-The Charity Hospital, Gas Forks, Sc. in
danger.
Correspondence of the Balmors Patriot BY Teegra ph
NEW ORLEANS Nav Is p NJ
The crevasseS along the river continue open. They
are still widening, and the wafer is rushing out worse
than heretofore, and the apprehesons Of danger
no degree abafed The is sill rising in The rear III
the first and second Municipalities exhibiting mos
fearful aspect The Work House completely surround
ed. ferai'S Cotton Press, in the of St. Marys
sTee IS flooded and the water is advanced rapidly on
Charity Hospital
Nearly all the streets in the rear Of NIarais are over
flowed the Gas Works are in imminent danger at this
present lime. Many families have been compelled To
leave Their dwellings within short time past During
the tweny-our hours ending to-day the water has risen
seven and half inches in the region Of The Gas Works.
and still Using at the of SIX inches per day and
night.
The accounts from The Sauve Crevasse are very dis
couragng, and great fears entertained that cannot
he stopped. A large number of the workmen are be-
coming SICK. and have left
The English Turn Crevasse is still open, bat the &C
counts from it more favorable
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28

number were taken off the vessel. Mr.. Burden Of
Troy was picked up floating On dry goods box minus
Many appalling scenes were depicted to oy those
who assisted in reScuing the passengers from this i'll
fated boat In the ladies cabin female cry was heard
soon after the Rip came along SIDE the top covering
was torn off but before this was done it had ceased
Another passenger states thata woman, while in a
frantic state of mind threw her infant child overheard
and was afterwards taken on board the Rip where she
became rational for moment but realizing the loss Of
her child she tainted, but afterwards recovered and
was landed at Newburg in almost frantic state.
NEwBURGH, May 49, P. NJ.
The Empire is still lying on the flats the same as
yesterday. There have yet been but seven bodies
recovered Tile Coroner's Jury is still in session wait
ing for witnesses from New York, including the CAP
tam and hands of the schooner Noah Brown. We
have list Of 2S passengers saved. Thefour brothers
Ladd. from Stonington. Ct, are undoubtedly lost as
no traces OF them have been yet discovered The re-
mains of Mrs. Noble have been taken up the river
Many persons of our community believe that the Pilot
OF the Empire is not altogether free faom censure
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-28
DISASTER TO THE. STEAMBOAT EMPIRE

DloAS Elk 10 IHE. STEAMBOAT EMPIRE.
publish below later and authentic accounts respecting
the M anchy disaster which occurred this steamer on
Thursday night. II will be that the telegraphc re-
ports OF the IS of life were greatly exaggerated
From the .Ner York Pot Of Saturday Erenmg.
SUMMARY OF THE SAVED, MISSING AND
DROWNED
SAvED-The Rip Van Wrinkle took off from the
wreck, and from Newbugh, according to the Budget s
list 2OS
Add I, those Mr. and Mrs Smith and child
of Bmoklyn. Mr.. Barry. Mr. Lynn, and
another, name unknown
Capt. Upper thinks about dozen went to
New York in the Troy and other ways
say -
226
The officers Of The Empire were all saved
and all Of the but one negro, who Is
reported lot.
MIs>SG.-The child of Mrs Smith
ladd's f,,ur brothers and Miss Della Avery 5
Two Of Mr.. Carsnn's children
Two children Of Mr.. HAYS
DRowNLD.-B dies Fuund-Mrs. Noble
and twn children Of Mrs Carson
Mr. Buckand's child, and child of Mr..
Cronly. an engraat
Two ads females, names unknown
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-28
THIRTXacTH CONGRESS-.
SECOND SESSION.
Senates


DEhgs OF TEXAS.
er the confederation Of several private bills, the
Sc ave took up bill for the relief of Frederick Daw
con. Jsnes Scbott, and Elisha Dana whitney.
These gentlemen, pending the between Mexico
and entered into contrast for the bull ling Of
several vessels for the navy Of Texas the pay.
AeDt CT these gentlemen the revenues from ixposts
OF the republic we're pledged Since that time Texas
tie tr,on ard bepce these creditors apply to { on
gree for The ground that the f.
treasury Of the Union; and Chat hence the Union is
reer Grtible for the debt TIE claim, understand
viii ooyer a million sf dollar =.
strength and consistency. He pleaded that the
v.r'ienty OF Texas was not merged into the Union
that be still sovereign and jest reeponsble for
the debts which she Incurred . republic, as she Is
for those contracted siDss she becare State because
eolutions of IN her revenue from AZ posts
fledasap to tbs payment Of this debt had been taken
away. it wss inevitable result Of sansxston; but
eth fbe has left eli the inefos OF the other
States for the mas Of oAncellipg her obligations
Grant this BILL AS the question Of ,uniDs the debts
OF all the States becomes nsrs question OF expsdi-
Mr. JoussOs, Of Maryland, advocated the passage Of
the bill, In reply to the arsument ~ the Senetor from
Vermont The vessels OF the Texas navy built BY
these eontraetors, and various bouds, stocks, and
moneys were pledged in payment. issuding the rove.
the nposts Of Texas have been by the Tsted
States aud the pledge OF her revenues from impdru
fellows these revenues to the public treasury Of the
Union the mortgage OF growing crop follows the
transfer Of the farm, and becomes Il necessary ooud
ton q the transfer The case Of assuming the debts
of Of the States of the Union, which debts may
have been contracted after such State had bscomes
state Of the Union, wss altogether different from
s ssss vas sSoSs and her nsssp S,
from which particular obligations were 70
be psid. Mr. Johnson commended that the claim
and just and ought TO be paid out Of the treasury
Mr. MUS moved to strike out the CLAUSE which pro-
vides for the pay psnt Of the interest ON debt.
hr Jon,,oS inquired Why strike out the interest
M Nut Iejonsd, bscsuss It was not customary Sor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-28
MIR. President and Honorable Gentlemen
Of the Legislative Council -
CITY TRADE REPORT.

SATURDAY, January X-6P NJ
Flour was steady. 1t previous rates. With moderate
sales TO the homo trade including parcels Of Oswego
common, this State Western, and New Orleans There
was change In Petersburg, Richmond, Georgetown,
or Baltimore. Several small lots of wheat were dis
posed Of on terms stated below. There more do
ing in and iales pretty freely made fhoud
ing Southern, old and white and yellow, at steady
prices. Meal remained the same There nothing
new In rye or oats. Provisions steady Sales Of
pork were made to fair extent ut slight improve
ment In prices. Beef dull. There wa, q good in
Quiry for lard and sales made ct full prices.
There was NO change In groceries. Cotton sold to
fair extent, without change In quotations.
AsHEs-Small sales Of pots were made at 50 IS, and
pearls At 81 SIX.
BREApsrurvs -F7ouv-The sales for the day footed
up about $500 . 5000 bills including va1ieus small
lots this State western at SIS so So 62 for common
and straight bands Also lot Of Michigan common
and straight the terms Included in the above
were also about 500 barrels fat Ohio ct IS s2x and
AGO de- Richmond country at So 50 Petersburg, CON-
mon was held at 50 80, and city 1t IS 62s. Wheat
Sales Of 600 buehsls Southern made at 81 O6I
500 do do at 81 ~, and 1,200 do New Orleans, on
terms not stated Corn Of Is 900 bushels South
ern yellow at 62c.; 5000 do mixed Southern at 6sc
and 600 do Southern mixed ct &c., and 700 old vel
low at etkc. MesSmall sales jersey we're making at
So. Rye was quiet ct o6e, and rye Hour at So lSa
CoTTor.-The market remains quite nrm with sales
OF i 500 bales at our quotations =
LIVERPOOL cLAssrYIcArIon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-28

FOREIGN MARKETS
RIO DE JANEIRo, Dec 7, 1913 Our last advices from
the United States under date of 7th ultmo since
which time business in imports has undergone i'm
provement while heavy receipts have continued pour
ing In exports the demand has been very brisk for
the United States and supplies have been taken off
the market on arrival, at small advance tbs pre-
vious month. Exchange on London has fuctusted
between rs and 24A. BreadstuHs.-The receipts
since the first cargo Of new -four arrived the
bbls Richmond City Mills, and 66, COL bills Bslti-
more, Philadelphia New Orleans. and other brands
Receipts since last amount to % 500 bbs from the
United States, and 1850 bags from Chill Many Of the
cargees destined for Pernambuco and Bahia have
come on here making bad worse; and bakers appear
some extent have been effected, by submitting to
lower rates The prices obtained were 14no0o per
barrel, credit for Baltimore brsnds aud about from
Is $4,000 for Richmond city mills the latter
however, In small parcels. A small cargo Of very
superior New Orleans brands realised $4,000 per Dbl
IN similar terms. Oar quotations now are ISL .
14hO00 for Baltimore, and II $4,000 PSF bar
rel by retail It Is quite evident, with stock
sufficient for six to seven months consumption, and
prospect for demand for the South where ship
ments direct have been fully equal to their wants,
prices here must rule ct low figure for some time to
come, and unless shipments cease almost In toto
fear most disastrous result for the stock in
ket. Shipments to the u States still 60 for.
ward large scale, while the demand for Europe
continues comparatively small. We have to com.
plain Of the quality Of the crop thus far. Superior
descriptions still continue very scarce. We quote
mixed lots Of good FIRST superior 2s00 295O and
having lately taken place chiefly to tho United States
the stock IL reduced to 10000 pieces Of which
River Plate We quote 40 per lb for Rio Grande and
13S per lib. for River Plate.