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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-21
From the New York Courier s Enquirer
THE LATE RIOT IN NEW YORK.

Owe have neither room. time di~p isilion now,-
fresh are I'm those bloody and unwOnted scenes
to comment upon them we feel, or as they deserve
We cannot, however tur5ear from saying that do not
agree with those who be inclined 10 say that Mr..
Macpadv after the reception he met Monday night,
should have attempted to appear again. Ii he had
abandoned his engagement and the country thent would
have bern because New York mob had forbidden him to
remain The whole world would have been justified In
saying that the laws Of New York could not protect
man in the exercise ofhs lawful calling. that they were
poWeress in presence OF organized mob and that IN
attempt 10 enforce them, Under such circumstances dare
be made by the authorities to whom their execution
had been entrusted.
Every consideration Of interest and Of honor made 1t
necessary that no such SANDER upon our city and
our country should be allowed 90 abroad-at least I'M
til haJ been clearly proved be deserved The queS
which al me the individuals In
pcqed II is Of The deepest interest to every man who
has personal rights to be protected or calling whatever
It may b. which he finds It necessary to exercise.
ii ict0r may be compelled 10 abandon his pr lesson
without redress. may an editor, lawyer,
clergyuaa, any other pers who chances, justly or
not, t. incur the enmty Of a ldwesS mob.
We think it but just the city That one, in the
ercse 81 lawful calling should hastily rashy refuse
10 put confidence in her laws. in The ability dlspn
son of the authorities To put them in fIce- Those
among who sensitive u the reputation ofour city,
would have deemed il unjust asper>ion upon thad the
occurrences Monday night been regarded conclusive
indications Of the spirit and temper OF our people.
Our laws and the ability of rulers carry Them
out have been put To the test.O such test as we trust
Cod they may never be called to undergo again. But
zee ebd 10 be'i-re That In y hare been SUSTAINED.
DpraDe, amentable the tragic incidents If last
night they have yet their They must convince
the world that have laws which protect personal and
private right@.-that have Rulers who disposed
TO eufoUe Ihem-a that we have moral courage a
mong people, which will not shrink even from the
auIh " hpnt hpV
necessary prevent and secure the suprema
CIV NJ lhn law
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-21
MIR. MACREADY ATBOSTON

We learn hy telegraph Of The arrival Of Mr. Macready
at Boston He was stopping at the Fremont House but
nad not been seen since his arrival. The ~ York Her
AID gives the following Of his escape from The
theatre and departure from that city:
MI Macready escaped from the theatre with great
dhculy Tie disguised himself and passed through the
crowd unnoiced. He left the New York Hoel and de-
parted from the city. at o'clock on Friday morning ac
c"mPanled by several II his friends He expressed his de-
termination 10 return more forever His baggage
taken away yesterday morning at ucl1ck in charge
OF friend After the firing Of the first round from the
military, friend Mr.. Macready told him there had
teen Oo'dshed, which seeued 10 effect him very much
tie threw up his hands and exclaimed. My God. has
my appearance led to the sacrifice If human life
yielded tt the solicitation VI ny friends. They assured
me there would be difficulty" He then retired 10
hls dressing oNm, and preplrr M tie theatre--
After having got safely to I'll ~, rAs's Hotel it was
deemed prudent By himself 2 asst -
leave The city as son ra Be <uOud be
made upon that House. ,ts Sller
procured, and IN that DISCUS left the total horse
back fvr New Rochelle. where W could wait Tor the
first morning for ston. 1t is sad that he passed
through portion Of the crowd on his way ont fine city,
but did uoi excite their suspicion. IL panied
by severn military officers WhJ acted As escort ami
body guard until he clear uf the ciry.'
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$40 PER HUNDRED FOR TOBACCO.

GEORGE STEPTOE. JR., AHEAD YET
H sold ths week The fouwing hoI>heads Of Tcbacco
For Mr. Wllliln Davis Of Botetouri county one hogs
t2n ana one Al sI525 the fist pu'cha4ed by
James -.-,., O. Manufacture for his Southern
friends. ho latter BY Anderson H Armsead Esq; aver
aye $l1G25.
One for NJ. Joel Wright, Of Bedford, al So
One for Mr.. II. s. Luntz Of Bedford. at 80,
Oue for Mr.. g. Fou'z, Of Roanoke. $50,
Two for Mr. Vim Powell, Of franklin, one at 81 40
and one $500. besides many Others varying in price
from 81 to IS. Now is the time to sell iue tobacco
Bring 1t Ia.
MAY 2l-It
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LYNC HBuRG MARKETS.,

Prorisimas.- Bacon, 6a6s; Beef, to cts; Corn
Meal 40 As cents.
For-S3l to 81.
Uheat-Red 70 cents; White IS.
Graut.-Corn. 40 cts OATS 30a 80 cents.
Ctorer Seed No demand
Uhishey.-Sales at % a &c cents.
BeeScdr-lS cents.
B"Her-Very dull &c to l2a for No. |.
Brutdy-Apple, none Offering: Peach, none offering
B1 hoa-&S assorted and $50 90 when drawn to
order.
Co1ee-Rio 5 to cents; Laguira s. to 9 Java l2s
Mocha 20.
Country Lmlens-Tow l2and Flax Is.
Cotton IdrHs-SaIes a to | ) cents.
Feathers-30 to 81 cts.
FIar Seed-SaIes 50 cents.
Fish llerrings. No. |, S. so; Shad, old 81 so,
new 80.
Ginscng-25 cents.
Henlp-Ne quote 6c,n demand.
Luiseed Oils to 70 cents-du
Lmd-6a7.
,uo'rscs-West India So to 40 cts per gallon n.
o. AZ to As cents.
PidSter-Eump So to g.
SHgms-New Orleans to Z. cents; Porto Rico to s
cents; Clarified 2i cents; Loaf : to III cents.
Sah.-$I90 p.
nm q
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THE DISTRICT.

Upon ihe meeting of the Sheritfs Of this District a
difference IF opinion existed which of the candidates
was entitled to the return An infurmaty in the franklin
and defeciOhe of which We do not know
il that held at Black Walnut precinct in Halifax. Were
thought by Of the Shers deprive DrAveret' of his
apparent hit return and they consequently refused
sign the certificate. which bears the signature OF the
other three. DIR. Averets seeming majority is nine!' We
understand the Doctor declined Submitting the question
10 the people again. that it will probably 90 before The
next House of Representatives Patriot
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ITEMS.

"A Branch Of the Exch?nge Bank Of Virginia
has been established at Abingdon with capital oi
5000 900 Tn. Directory contain David Campbell
X. J .hns,n. John c. Greenway and Jacob Lynch
Three others are to be appointed by Inc Executive.
- Charles Albert, FIX King Of Sardinia, intends to
,i,i, the United States during the ensuing spring.
- The Wings of Georgia will hold Convention
in Nilledgeyille on tie A. Monday in June
- Senator Benton has published address to the
people Of Ills Staten which he takes grounds against the
instructions IF the Legislature.
- Ms john Quincy Al ans has been psostrated
~ paralytc stroke while On visit to MIS- Fry. Her
condition is Improving.
- The NJ ckerel Fishers report the fish 10 he very
scarce Several vessels, which have been out for five
weeks. have not caught single barrel large feet,
pow al Cape IeuoPeu and Sandy Hook, have not had
sn1le bait and tile prospect is not Frightening.
Tile C.olera IS making great progress in Cincin-
natl. Among the dead is Judge Bruugh.
- The Louisa Railroad las been completed ID
Saadwe three and half miles from Charlottesville
THE car. came Up u that Place ~ tie 7lh inst.
- Sacuel \. Smith, the kidnapper, was brought
before the Mayor If Richmond the 18th inst, and sent
e. called Court To be bed tile Dist instant Messrs.
Scot and Lyons have Withdrawn from the defence.
-Dr Williams Is lectunng III Psychol gy in Rich
mond.
- Three intelligent planters have info,med tie
jackson >ouhrn that ne cotton crop must fall snort at
least 100000 Bales II i supposed that the frost has
DESTROYED about 500 OO0aud the overfowing Of the Mis-
sssippi has destroyed the remainder.
-The Hon. Henry Clay will deliver the annual
address before the Ohio Agricultural Fair.
- AIessrs Patterson and Murray have erected, at
Niagara Falls large four story building, to be devoted
u TIE mandatory of pals Tie pals said to be
nea and manufactured with facility and rapidy.".
- From all that We can learn, the prospect for an
abundant harvest is fine In the valley counties, the pa
prs represent the Wheat crop as being n good con-
dition; and in region, plentiful yield is anci-
paed.
- A fire IN WATERFOWL IN. Y.) has destroyed the
greater portion ofthe business part Of the twn The
ioss is estimated at about S25OOOO The Northern and
Southern mails were burnt in the Post Office.
- A teegraphc communication between Norfolk
and Petersburg desired by the inhabitants Of these
places. The project meets with support.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-21
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
MAY 10 $40

TOBACCO-Inspections the past week, 524 hhds
The sales though large, have been generally Of pro-
mscuous hogshea!s. The demand good for all descrip-
lions, with rather lower prices for and middng
grades Of Leaf and Lugs. Sales of Lugs from 81 so
$50; common and middng Leaf $3.50 10 s. good and
fine shipping and stemning s. to $50 good manufac
turing 81 to $40, with higher prices for finer qualities
One hogshead made by WIN. Davis of r anoke county,
s,d yesterday At go p hhds shipping leaf. made By
Col. D. B. Hancock part DID, sold at s4.75; 6 hhds
leaf, made by Ro. Roblnson, Of Charlotte, $500.
WIN. L. SMITH,
Commission Merchant.
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Enr the Nirrinian.

Messrs Editors:-In your excellent paper of May
10 h. under the caption Of "A Retrogade Step" you
have some very sensible, although. to somewhat
sive Yankee out from Home rather remarks at
least seemingly am not sure the term Rerogade
Justly applies in the case. You nocipg the refusal
If The Massachusetts, Legislature Al its recent session, to
grant TO the Romaaiss College Charter, Of peculiar
and unusual character. Peculiar because 1t strictly
sertaan-unu,ua because none of like character, had
ever been granted by any Massachusetts, Legislature
You remarked that the arguments used against granting
tile charter were little credabe to The age or Of a
State 50 enghred as Massachusetts. Also, that the
course pursued constrained u think, but pre-
text for the Indulgence of hguted and Liberal prejud
ces and the proceeding to be strangely at variance with
the usual liberay If Massachusetts, Passing by other
opinions given let me- in all good feeling present thing
or two touching the ground of rejection, and hberay
Those RomauSlS declared they should exclude Proles-
iantS from College privileges, thereby setting forth alb
sue sectaria usn. Such according to the genius
Of Massachusetts institutions! All her literary instu-
tons are alike open ProesaRts, and RomaniSS who
wish To avail themselves Of their privileges. No power
has ever been granted to of her literary institutions
10 exclude Ronaniss. am only referring 10 Legis-
lave action upon the case in hand Is it reasonable for
RomanlSts to expect Protestant Legislature. 10 grant
them privileges which they withhold from their own
Institutions They could have gotten such charter as
others received Who and what RomanSts, that
they must have peculiar favos Why should not they
succumb TO restraints such as the Legislature had
imposed upon all ProestantS But the contrary they
90 for the strongest Kind Of seclaTansm-i. e. all the
pecuarilies Of their church, to the coneSIonal.-
And because the Legislature wit not aid them in their
eyclusiveueSs, coarary II all custom, they and their
friends kick up fuss about 1t. When Amherst College
was chartered. many feared a sectarian eNcusveness ;
and for that reason section introduced which Oh
waited that objection. In the Of the Romanlsts,
privileges Were denied which had. been granted others
WITH sucA charter as they could have had, and am
confident have, they could stand on equal footing
with others fnot Proeslants are not to be blamed
Whatever other chartered Institutions do, in regard to
educating young according 70 their secaran views
is thing and what Legislature grants or denies, Is
quite another do not know the name q the Theological
School at Newton, to which you refer; but Romanisi
can If he wishes it, avail hmselfo the privileges OF
College Howard, Williams Amherst. and The gov
enme.t of neither exclude him. But under the char
Ter peoaed for by the Romanst nota Protestant cond
enter the College. might extend my remarks, but will
nj do So now. P.S.
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S rs R EW A R D,

ID ANAVAY from the subscriber, Monday the 7th inst
IL my negro man, u RGOY y F.. commonly called BUG
He is about y of full e feet heh of slender
make of yellow complexion; inclined be knock kneed
lips generally unclosed showing full of teeh when
spoken to a wdness be his When
he LETT lie had black cloth cap; ether clothing reco
leced Subsequently, h" on Mr.. lar9s plantn-
ton Burton Cree dressed with black cloth cap white
sack coat and black yarn pantaoons. When he left
he had mark his face rccoccted, but probable he
may have received marks since his Departure
He attempt to make his to the State of Ohio.
several families Of free negroes leftthe neghborhood,
about the time for that State will he above
ward for his apprehension if taken Of the State of Vr
GINA; 81 If taken within the State and delivered
residence 81 miles from Lynchbrr@, the lvnchburg
and Turnpike Road SO if secured in Jail within
this State that get him. Address the subscriber at
Lynchburg, Va. BRECKENRIDGE COX,
May Its if JOHN cox, Senior.
Republican, Charleston, Kanawha, 10 publish times in
form * Republican, Lynchburg, to publish IS it,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-21
IMPROVEMENT IN VIRGINIA.

The Baltimore American in noticing the public work
in various States. says
Virlinia is at work in earnest. She is resolved up
connecting the valley of the James with the valley
the kanawha. A grand Undertaking it is and that
must succeed. It's completion will mark in
the history Of Virginia. and then II viii be that Norfolk
fulfil some If Mr.. JtIt.sOus predictions Of her
gFtIi4ess.'
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RIG H NJ ND TT A RK ETs.


TOBACCO-The receipts and Inspections continue
to increase, with decided improvement in quality and
brisk demand for the better descriptions of both Stem
ming an Manufacturing. We quote I.ugs at 1875 to
49, Common Leaf So to s44 and s.; Mddling to
Good IS to &c. Good to Fine Sc to 50 and $40; En-
kinds sell readily S. to So, with occasional sale
as high $40.
BRIDGES. MCKINNEY s. co.
FLOUR-Canal $i624a475-sales
WHEAT.-red, 90a9jcents white $l00a$l .05 for
prime.
CORN-ppr bushel of Sc lbs 47a4Sc fornew
MEAL-j5a6Oc
OATS-Prlme new Oats 35cts.
WHEAT OFFAI.-Brand 10 cts; Shorts t5c brown
stuffs p els; ship stuffs 80 cts.
BRANDY-Oiard, Oupuy & Co., s. .25a2.5O; A.
Seignetie s.75; Imitation 30a3 cts Sazerac S2.50a3
Peach IS cts: ST. Virginia Apple Brandy S6a37sc.
WHISKEY-R Richmond Rec.ifed. bbs %, no hhds
in market
PROViSIONS-BAcoN. city cured and Smithfeld
TAI 5cs. hog round Western shoulders old AZ
a5c Western sides old 5.a6c; market firm.
LARD No. | new in bbls Il; kegs &c.
BUTTER-Mountaln, in kegs, l2al5 cents per ID
Fresh Butter % cents.
COFFEE-We quote Rio 6la7. cts; Laguyra Gas
TIC St. Domingo $40 cents.
TEAS-Imperal So cts. 81 IS cents. per ID Gun
powder 50 ceuts 81 . cents per ID; Black 25a6O
cents.
HIDES-Green A. cts. per b.; Spanish l2aal5 cts.
PLASTER-Lnmp Plaser-from wharf, $2i, Ba-
sin, 400; erces 500 lbs ground, 81.
RlCE-35a3.cts.
MOLASSES- crop Cuba - New crop do.
20a2lc. New Orleans 26.a27c.
LINIE-From store sI.25; from vessel ST..
COTTON-6saGsc.
FEATHERS 30s35c.
CANDLES-Tallow llal2 Sperm 1884; Hubs
Patent 4 els. per ID.
FIAXSEED- None in market
GLOVER SEED-New pure, S33a$4.
NAiLS-34 cts.
SUGARS--New Orleans 4aa5s Porto Rico 4'a64;
ST. Crox e!a7.. Loaf, double refine Sac; single, &c
GlN-Amercan so cts; Holland 5 .25 per gallon.
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NOTICE TO THOSE. HAVING WOOL.

THE subscriber would respectfully invite DOL grow
Of Campbell and the surrounding counties, who wish
to have their wool Cared Carded and Woven send
in possible, in order that he may card
and be- able do their work with despatch and
in good order.
Those who wish to give their wool for CLOTH
quested to with their wool and examine for themselves
hi. large stock ooen Goods which he will either sell
low give for wool at fair rates.
TERMS. For carding, per h. will be charged =
fmxed. cts when paid for by the weight OF the Woods or
il paid for by the weight of the rolls, cent more VIII be
charged For oilng, cent pound will be charged III all
Nav 21-w2m JAS. s. CREwDSON, ASt.
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THE SACRED PAINTINGS.

TIL paintings noticed in our last have arrived
80, f,,m an advertisement in to-dav's paper, it
,.lr w seen that the exhibition commences this
sreniu- al the Masonic Hall.
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FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

We have Sandwich Island newspapers to December
9th. We DO not find any news of importance in them
The intercourse between the Islands and California
kept mp briskIy Tro vessels arrived at Honolulu from
San francisco about the last of November which made
the passage from land land in twelve days. and from
port port in fourteen They both had large quantities
of gold dust.
The measles seem TO have made sad havoc among the
Isanders The natives had died in great numbers. An
from lilo states that Of eighty abebodied
in district, seventeen had fallen victims to the
disease.
The Commerce Of The Sandwish Islands increases ra
pidy. The Poynesian Of the 25th November states
thai Is whole ships have entered that port during the
season, and that hy vessels had sailed for Gallo mia
since the gid very.-Boston Traretler.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-05-21

~ Hon. Cuthbert Powell, formerly Repre-
,ar-a,ive in Congress from the Loudon District,
tred. At his late residence, in the county Of Lou
don, a few days since.
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.NAHssEAGES.

Mar ried on Thursday. the 9Th inst, by Rev. Mr.,
Roach Dr. WILLIAM HOLLAND to Miss MAR
THAI DEWS. daughter Of VIM. Dews, Esq, al! of
Halifax county, Va.
- on Wednesday, 10Th inst, by the Rev. Mr..
Lanchore, ALBERT LEWIS MEEkS. of Halifax
county, to Miss HYACINTH ALLEN, daughter
Of The late Allen Ta'brt, ESD, of this place.
Married on the Sth inst. by the Rev. Pitt Wood
roof. Nj H. A. TURNER. Of Bedford, 70 Miss So
PtIlk b. daugher Of Wm. McDlniel, Of Amherst.
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THE RESURRECTTO.Y,

Is the glorious triumph over "lIe, Death and the
Grave" The Saviour is ascending from The Angel
at its entrance, and the Roman soldiers PROSTATE and
senseless at the presence Of the Angel of God and the
risen Saviour
o. For references to this great Work of Art, see
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