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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08
THE MATERNAL ANCEST0 RS OF WASH
INGTON

from the venerable Joseph BALL ut Dtchley. II goes
long way in throwing light upon the subject. We re-
get that his age and strength will mi allow him 10 make
thorough investigation into quest ion
lie Is the very t. do II but since he declines the
task. we hope he will put younger man on the
uack.-Ric IJhig.
To The Editors Qfhe Uhig:
GENrLEMfN.-l our paper If the l2h inst. containing
a communication sgued "D." who halls from Fanquer,
aud 10 which you call my attention, | have examined
1t substantially correct far it goes except IN one
particular The f"D's" paerna great grand faith
er Joseph, (not John) WIN was also my maternal
great grand father. after whom was called. The tomb
stones atNhi'e Chapel Church throw M light on
the subject, being all IN memory o the patena branch
Of my family. The two branches united in myself
here give extract in the hand writing OF my paernal
grand father
"Col William Ball. who came from England about
the year 1850 and settled the mouth Of Corotomon
River. in Lancaster, Virginia. died in 1885, leaving tive
sons, William and Joseph and one daughter Hannah
who married David Fox William left eight sons and
one daughter Joseph lef only SON. who left only
one daue hirTt living in l770"
will add 10 this all have been able collect from
well authenticated documents:
The maiden of Col Williams Balls wife Han
nah. was Atherall. Who either of their suns married
have never been able to ascertain.
- seph esquire Ball he tamliatly called ; had
five six sisters. Mary married Washinuton Hannah
1nvers; Elizabeth. Conway; Esther. Chnn; and an
plHeI clergyman whose name nave urgOen
but all This Is OF ltile importance regards the geneaogy
Of Washington on the maternal side.
To sum up the whole Joseph Ball. the father Of Gen
Washingon's mother. The second Of Col VII
liam Ball and Hannah his wife. who was Hannah Ather
all In consequence Of the oss o the Register of Chris
Church Parish, further information probably b,
obtained at this late day. A there be genera
desire To learn the gem aogy Of George Washington
the mothers side, much regret It's not shelving i,se
whilst my father lived. He in himself perfec
L. 4,
such things until il was late; and quite Toe
old and infm to undertake 10 hunt among the must,
and moth eaten Family Papers, even were they in m,
possession (Which they no,,) tor further information
| am, gentlemen, respectfully yours, SC,
JOS. BALL.
,. ST has been thought by some, that the mothe
Of General Washington daughter of Col. JOSEPH
Ball by secoud marriage. This is not 50. An tn,
children mentioned above by the same woman.-
iie never was married but once, as informed by my
father. JOS BALL
! tMy maternal grand mother, whom Iwe remembC
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

g. The Wire Suspension Bridge, at Wheel
ing, is to have formal opening about the middle
OF the present month. 1t is TO be Illuminated and
a supper will come off, commemorative of the
magnificent structure.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

o. The anxiety, manifested by the opposition
to Gen. Taylors administration, to know his SEN
tlments upon the Wilmot Provso, grows out of
the supposition that they will have the power in
Congress to pass it and they contemplate doing So
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

o. 1t is said, that, in the report Of the accom-
pllshed Commissioner Of Patents, Mr.. Eubank, to
Congress, new and important suggestions will be
offered to encourage the inventive genius of our
countrymen.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

phadslphs IN the first Monds, in April. aud passed
rrslmt n recommending that The Memphis Convention
pursue n similar
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

o. An Architect has recently prepared the
plans for the erection of a palace in Ireland, de-
signed for the Queen of Great Britain.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

o. The Stanton Spectator notices, as an ev-
ldence OF the improvement Of trade and enter
prise IN that community, the erection of an ex-
tensve Factory for the manufacture of cotton and
woollen goods.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

o. Gen. James Shields has been elected Uni
ted States Senator from the State of Illinois, for
six years ensuing from the fourth of last March.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

{a@}- rotary engine has been invented in En-
gland, on SO small a scale that one, OF hundred
horse power occupies space OF only four feet
by two.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

| LETTERS TO TIE 81. LOUIS CONVENTION
The following aniong the letters read al The late
/ Pacific Railroad Convention IN ST. Louis:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08

BALTIMORE, NV. Z, 10 T. NJ.
The steamship Hibefnia has arrived at Halifax with
d,tes frum Jlyerpm 10 Tie 20 h Ocpher her day Of d.
parure We send you brefouIne Of iae news by this
arrival.
The Political intelligence is wi hont interest.
LIVERPOOL MARKET. Oct. 30.
CoTToN The make, continued in excited state
dnting the early part of the week. but the reception
Of later adyces from America prices slightly receded
Do Frday. the ansacisons smaller than they had
been for some days previous.
We have special alteration to note in general husi-
ucss.
o. The wires Of the telegraph between Sackvllle
and CALAIS becoming dsaransed. nothing father has
been received.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08
Since the above hand received the fol
%winp from our attentive Geographic correspondents.
ARRIVAL OF HE STEAMSHIP HlBERNA.
Sackville my 8 p NJ

twlng from our attentive Geographic correspondents
ARRIVAL OF HE STEAMSHIP HiBERNA.
Sackville, Nov. 8, p. NJ.
The ROYAL Mail Steamer IIbenia arrived at Halifax.
and your Express with the news reached here 10 day
The IIberna brings dates from Liverpool to the goth
October.
LIVERPOOL. Oct. 20-Busness affairs have under
gone matera change since the sailing Of The Euro
pa The cotton market continued in a very excited
state and the excitement rather increased by the
news from New York by The llbernia. and up to Thurs
day ,on which day the Camba's news made public,
the naaket firm. but after This the firm tone OF
tho market gave way somewhat and on Friday slight
decline in prices established. and the amount Of sales
decreased in comparison with previous days.
Al his point The wires beyond Boston becane disar-
ranped and up to ten O'clock To- night have been
unable any thing farther Our expTess agent
however, who runs from ST. Johns Sackville writes
in brief despatch that the general and political news
does mo-, POSSESS any very special Importance.
Yours. Respectful
JOHN WILLS & CO.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08
FOREIGN.
ARRIVAL. At HALIFAX. OF The
S TEA M SHIP HIB E R N ! A
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE,

DE cline In cotton q ions afher sma ller
Political News OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
oCthe wires between Sackyil1c and Calais
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-11-08
DEATH OF ALLEN WILSON

tAly maternal grand mother, whom Iwell remem
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13
By tn e S gu tn ern TELEGRAPH.

BALTIMORE, April President Taylor to-day
in conversation with Mr.. Riddle, the editor of the
Pittsburg Journal, expressed himself favorable to
judicious specific duties for protection
BALTIMORE, April More news by the
Niagara. England was much unsettled, owing to
the alarming state of Continental affairs, and the
apprehension of reverses in India had the effect of
almost altogether suspending business. Three days
before the Niagara sailed more favorable India
news arrived, and business became more cheerful.
A train of bullion which was anticipated was not
realized. :. The Hungarian war was proceeded in
unrelsntingly. :. The Magyars have adopted
guerrilla warfare. As Windishgratz remained at
Barashows, the guerrilla war was commenced only
in the South and West. Ireland was in de-
plorable state-the murders, were frightful. :.
There was cordial understanding between Eng.
land and France in regard to Italian affairs. :.
William the Third, son of the late King of Holland,
had assembled the Throne. :. Cotton had declined
a quarter of a penny, but afterwards rallied an
eighth. Stock ON hand at Liverpool, 100000
bales, of which 209, 600 were American. AT New
York Cotton is dull Today is decline of
an eighth. Government Stocks advanced half
pei. CENT. Flour declined picayune. .Provi.
sions also declined, as well as Sugar and Mo-
lasses. :. Rice is quiet.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

THE SLAVERY QUESTION AMONG THE CHER
oKEEs.-The feud in the Methodist Episcopal
church, North and South, has appeared in the
Cherokee country, in most rancorous shape.
The Southern church have supplied the Chero-
KEGS with pAstors for some years, but the church
North according to the Cherokee Advocate, Of
the Goth February, sent another pastor, who ar.
rived in due time. The Advocate says:
No religious meetings can be>held at night with
out riot. Mr.. Gurey attempted 1t at private
house, where, lit was supposed, he intended to lee
ture his disciples secretly. upon matters which he
deemed prudent not to breach in The public con-
gregation The house was surrounded by mob,
MIR. Gurley compelled TO fee, and the meeting
broken up The windows of our new brick church
have been dashed to pieces, the stoves torn down,
and the interior of the church thrown into the
widest disorder. Hence acts of retaliation follow
The excitement has got among the irreligious por-
ton of the nation, and matters must come to
crisis shortly.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13
The Art.uuiou.

We have received from Mr.. Edward Parmele
the Honorary Secretary for Newt Orleans the Trans.
actions of the Western Art. Union for 1S4s We
are glad to see from the Annual Report that the
experiment of an Art-Union in Cincinnati has been
so Successful The number of subscribers last year
was 1890, being gain upon the year before of fifty
per cent. As many as ffty-four paintings and
fifty busts were distributed at the last drawing.
The plans and objects of the institution are very
clearly explained below:
The object Of this institution the encouragement and
promotion Of the Fine Arts.
Ariss-who give their services without compensa alton
Every suose.ber Of Five Dollars Membe for one year
81 s pnSsssa
and 4 A ID $3.50 q = .,s yearly dstnSution;
viii 3 deypted 10 the purchase Of American works
q At-Paintings Sculpture, e'c-which will be publicly
distributed by lot among all the members on the first Mon
The Painting: distributed will be richly framed at the
csys Their Pictures from the Honorary Secretary nearest
Their res.asnee; ;
dolan paid in. entitled an additional copy Of the En-
craving of all publications Of the Society and chance in
The Picture Gallery of the Art Union will be always opeu
tree Of charge to members and their families. Artists
pla.e in it for the exhibition Of their works wa.
Honorary Secretaries empowered receive subscrp.
ing Secretary, who will Immediately forward CERTIFICATES of
membership.
to the Corresponding Secretary.
The engraving for 1913 was "The Poor Rela.
tions," engraved by Alfred Jones, from painting
by Beard. 1t may be seen at J. B. Steel's Book
store on Camp street. Subscriptions for the current
year are received by Mr.. Parmele. No. SO Tchoup.
iIoalas stseet
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

lcE AND Snow ON THE UPPER MISSOURI
traveller from the mouth of the Platte, says the ST.
Louis Republcan,of the 4th, which flows into the
Missouri from the west side, about $50 miles above
Council Bluffs, reports that he left on the 10th of
March, at which time the ice in the river had
broken up to the mouth of the Platte but was firm
above. On the southern hill sides and other ex-
posed places, the snow had mostly disappeared In
the woods and upon the northern sides of the hills
and valleys, it still lays several inches Deep This
report may enable emigrants to form some idea of
the probable time when grass on the plains may
be expected. laaq -
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13
From Mexico and Guatemala,

We received yesterday El Monitor Republican,
of the 25th, Goth and 9th ult .;a J'i
These papers are barren of news they say moth
ing of the late instructions in the South and West
nor of the Santanista movements, and from their
silence we infer that there is nothing to excite
alarm at present in existence. The revolted In
dams of the Sierra still continue to give trouble,
though their depredations have of late been com.
parativey limited. The last towns they attacked
were Papasquiaro and indie.
Ell Monitor learns from Tobasco that the cacao
crop in that part of the country will this year be
very abundant. The Legislature of Tobasco was
to meet in extra session on the 18th ult., among
other things, for the purpose of deciding on a sys-
tenn of public education.
Senior Pena Pena, late President of the Repub.
lie, has consulted the Senate as to whether he can
accept the office of Governor the State of Mexico
and retain his seat upon the Supreme bench
New PAPERs.-A paper called the Cronista has
been started in Tobasco, and one called La Estrel-
Ia del Norte in Zacetecas.
PHRENoLoGY.-El Regulator, of Puebla, sug-
gests that before criminals are executed their heads
should be subjected to the examination of phre.
nolOgist.
PLAGUEs.-El Libro of the same city remarks
that the Mexcans are menaced by four plaques;
the advent of the cholera, the return of Santa
Anna, the revolt of the Indians, and the tyranny
Ofthe tobacco restriction.
On the 25th Senior Nararreie, ex-Judge of the
Supreme Court died. Senior Andres del Rio, a
celebrated mineralogist, died on the 3d.
Gen. Perdigon Garay has absconded from the
city of Izucar where he had been ordered to reside
by the Government.
GUATEMALA.-News from Guatemala had been
received to February 9th, and according to the
Monitor does not indicate any improvement in the
affairs of that country
On the 9th. the troops of Los Altos" entered
the capital in accordance with the stipulations of
the treaty. The event was attended with many
demonstrations of rejoicing.
According to letter from Comitan, Gen. Guz-
man, who commanded in Los Altos" routed the
forces OF Gen. Carrera, near Gtegiietenango
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

COMPARATIVE MERITS OF THE THREE-CEN
AND SEvEN-CENT PIECEs.-We find the following
remarks from Cists Advertiser, copied into several
papers with expressions of appreciation:
Mr.. Edward Hinckley, of Baltimore, publishes
communication, demonstrating the great conve-
niences that would result from the issuing of silver
coins Of the value of seven cents each. This pro-
ject is very ingenious, as anyone who may make
calculation will find that such coin would en-
tlrely supersede the use Of coppers, provided the
payers and payees had sufficient quantity of small
change Thus, TO pay one cent, give three seven
cent pieces and receive two ten cent pieces in ex-
change; to pay two cents, give seven and a FIVE
cent piece, and receive one dime in change; to
pay three cents, give a ten and receive a seven in
change; to pay four, give two sevens and receive
dime. Thus, as small supply of silver as would
be furnished with three sevens, one ten, and one
hve-cent plece-thlrtysix cents in afl-could nav
any sum which now requires copper currency.
Ingenious as this plan may at first sight appear.
it has several serious difficulties One great objec-
ton is, that in order to spend one cent man is
obliged to have twentv-One cents. Now, coppers
are for the convenience of those who hardly ever
have much as twenty cents. 1t is clear that the
piece of three cents would accomplish all the pur-
poses proposed by the seven-cent piece, and with
much less trouble Thus, in order to pay one cent,
you give two three-cent pieces and receive half
dime to ray two cents, you give half dime and
receive three-cent piece to pay four cents, you
give dime and get two three-cent pieces to pay
seven cents, you give dime and receive three
cent piece; and on. The three-cent piece
would entirely supersede the nee sssty for coppers
and man need never have capital of more than
dime in order to effect his small purchases 1t
would be much better for Congress 10 pass bill
for coming three cent pieces than for coming the
seven-cent pieces: and the threecent pieces would
be, in many respects preferable to the piece of two
and half cents, which was originally proposed by
the bill for coming double eagles and gold dollars.
Especially will the threecent piece be convenient
if Mr. Niles's amendment of the postage law is
ever carried into practice.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

ns- An Abolition meeting, at Boston, on the LIST
inst, was addressed by William Brown, of PhiIa-
delphia, once slave in Kentucky, and William
Crafts. late slave in Macon, Georgia The latter
is the black man, whose apparent white wife,
dressed in male attire, enabled him to escape by
travelling with her as his servant
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

EARTHoUAKE.-A shock of an earthquake was
felt at Newport, r. l., on Friday evening. 1t was
of sufficient violence to throw down nearly a rod
of stone fence on farm near the town. The vi.
bration lasted at least fifteen seconds, and seemed
10 die away in the northwest,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

MADAME CAILLY's CONCERT. All lovers of
good music should go to hear Madame Cailly to-
night. She will give Concert at the ST. Louis,
and judging from the high reputation she gained
among us at her previous VISIT she will have full
hosao hl.ft A nf5'Gi o so
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

or Judge Thomas B. Monroe left yesterday in
the Alex. Scott for his home in Kentucky. The
Judge is the successor of Mr.. Wilde in the Common
Law Department of our University, and from his
zeal the past winter in the promotion of the well
fare of that institution, has made himself quite
popular with our citizens, while from his energy
and untirng industry in the arduous avocations of
his Office he earned the gratitude and affection Of
all his students. We wish him pleasant return
10 his family
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

VISIT OF THE MAIL CONTAGIOUS TO THE
PREsIDENT.-The National Intelligencer having
superseded the Union in writing the chronicles of
the White House, tells us how on the 4th inst, the
mail contractors went to see the PRESIDENT
At noon, a large number of mail contractors con-
vened at the General Post-ofice for the purpose of
proceeding in body and paying their respects to
the President of the United States, accompanied
BY the officers of the Department, who were con.
Quoted by committee, consisting of Messrs Plum
mer, of Massachusetts,, Cottrell, of Vermont, and
Buckley, of New York and, marshaled by Col
Nye. they marched to the White House in the order
Of the several States from which they came The
Assistant Postmasters General were presented bv
the Postmaster General to the President, and then
the contractors were severally introduced by name
Mr.. Collamer remarked 10 President TAYLOR that
these gentlemen were like his military officers they
were men of few words but of efficient action.
They formed, under the more immediate charge of
his First Assistant, the most important arm of that
part of the public service placed under his control
They had not come to make a long speech, but to
shake hands, pay their respects, and take their
leave President Taylor expressed the great pleas.
ure it afforded him to receive them and, after few
remarks addressed to some whom he recognised
from a previous introduction, said he would be
happy to enter more fully into conversation with
each one if time would permit. The interview
between these men of the People and the President
OF the People was interesting and agreeable to ALL
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

Of "Pyromania," or fire madness, was the de-
fence set up in the case of a young incendary in
Boston, the other day, who had fired some valuable
houses. This is curious variety of the plea of in
sanity well an entire new form of the disease
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

CoLORED MAGIsTRATE.-The Boston Mail states
that Robert Morris, Jr, (colored,) received COM
mission from Gov. Briggs, on Saturday, March 81,
as Justice of the Peace for Suffolk county,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

GOLD STORIES CONFERENCE.-THE mines
discovered by the Momons, near Salt Lake, in
the Rocky Mountains, prove to be copper and lead,
instead of gold -e '1.I
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

BUSINESS AND THE RIVER AT LOUISVILLE
Business, says the Louisville Courier of the 9th,
continues quiet in pretty much all the leading
branches of trade, except trade in groceries with
the country, and the sales of tobacco, which con-
tinue.active. The weather is clear and pleasant,
and the river is falling slowly.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

PENNSYLVANIA LEGIsLATURE.-The House of
Representatives has passed resolution, by vote
of So to 25 to amend the constitution, to give the
people the election of Judges, to be approved by
the next Legislature, and then submitted to the
people at the election following.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

OIL CONTRACT T6KEN.-The Government con-
tract for oil was taken on the I'd inst. by Edward
Mott Robinson, of New Bedford, at lO4a cents per
gallon, cash. nearly equal to 1903 for spring and lOs
for winter.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

NASHVILLE TRUE WHIG.-The first number of
= handsome daily paper, bearing the above title,
and published by B. R. Mckenzie, (former pub
Usher of the Nashville Whig) has just been issued.
We wish it SUCCESS. t-si -.s ,.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

[Telegraphed to the New York Herald.l
AFFAIRS IN CANADA-MontreolA April 3, lS49.-
The long expected University bill comes up in the
House tonight. Last night in the House of As
sembly, Sir A. McNab made an address to his Ex-
celency for copies of all petitions concerning
lutions on payment of the Rebellion Losses. An
exceedingly sharp and bitter discussion ensued.
The motion was lost-30 to 16. An investigation
is going on at Toronto; relative to the riots. The
mail steamers are running on the Upper Lakes.
The Welland canal is open.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

GJ We perceive that Thomas H. Benton and
his son-in-law, VIM. Carey Jones, have formed
partnership for the practice of law in the Supreme
Court of the United States
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

tised for by St. Louis county, and seven per cent
interest is offered with the City and County as Sc
curity. The sum wanted is $75 600 and proposals
will be received until the first Monday in May
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

A YEARS IMMIGRATIoN.-Int the year ending on
the LIST Of April, 1919, there landed at New York
two hundred and four thousand six hundred and
fhirtv-sx immigrants
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

nT The number of passengers on the steamboats,
from Louisville to ST. Louis is very great at the
present time.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-04-13

NAvAL.-The U. S. frgate Raritan, Capt. Benz.
Page, from Norfolk 18th ult., since on cruise of
twenty days, arrived at New York on the I'd inst,
and anchored on the bar