Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-07-12

.rerallv is enc Of the hneSt raised Tor. many
go, New wheat Of superior quality, has sold
= The Baltimore market at los cents.
= The Fourth was celebrated generally
.b,T,bout the country but in the cities and towns
sf3isted with the Cholera very properly with
less uomp than customary In Washington, an
o-,tion wa. delivered in the East Park ofihe Can
itol by Philip R. Fendall, Esq. Among the au-
dience were the President and his Cabinet
~ Funeral solemnites, in honor of the late
'Ex-President have already taken place, OF are in
preparation, in various towns and cities. Amonc
the orators selected Tor these occasions, in their
respective places of residence, we observe the
names Of George NJ. Dallas, James Buchanan.
Judge Woodbury., John 7. Mason and Henry S.
Foote.
to The Pendleton Messenger announce, the
receipt OF communication from Mr. Calhoun, in
answer 10 Col. Benton, which would be publish
ed in its next number.
t. Lieut. Beale, of The Navy. the account Of
whose romantic adventure and noble selfsacrif-
chg spirit we published not long ago is again en-
-oute via Panama, for California as Bearer Of
Dispatches It is said he carries out the ap-
pointment of Col. Fremont as the Commissioner
under the Mexican Treaty, for the ad ustment of
the boundary between that Republic and the L.
nited States-vice Col. Weller superseded. The
latter never was fit for the office whilst Col. Ere
monts qualifications are peculiar and preemi-
nent.
~ \ correspondent OF the Enquirer urges the
establishment of Telegraph line from lynch
burg TO CharlotteSville'and thence to Fredericks-
burg. He SAYS 'Lynchburg must have this agent.
or else her dealers will become the prey of spec
uators.'
t. Gov. King, of Missouri has declared him
self in favor of Col. Bentons views Of slavery
In jefferson county, at a meeting called bv the
friends of Jackson's resolutions, 10 sustain the
Southern address, Benton's adherents rallied and.
constituting the majority carried resolutions fully
sustaining his Appeal. On the other hand, his
colleague, Atchi@on. and Mr.. Hall of the late
House OF Representatives,, have taken grounds a
gainst him.
q A most shocking accident occurred on
board a steam boat lately going up the ST Law
renee. She grounded, and the Captain giving the
order to back her, an ignorant fellow, who, in
the absence Of the Engineer and bis Assistant,
had charge of the Engine opened cock which
discharged the steam into steerage crowded
with passengers. Fortv-four men, women and
children were dreadfully scalded--of whom IF
teen soon died.
~ During the last two months thousands of
slaves have been landed on The Island Of Cuba.
The number is daily increasing.
t. We meet with The following IN The West
minister Review: IN jurisprudence, America
undoubtedly has done much that is admirable
No English law book, we have understood. can
be placed in the same rank with Judge Sorv's,
Commentaries
~ About II miles from Manchester, En-
gland, there was fall Of snow on the Sth ofJune.
G9e The telesraPhic despatch transmitted from
Washington, on the 9Th inst, stating that the cell
ebration Of our National Anniversary was proven
ted BY the appearance. Of the Cholera proved 10 be
untrue.
&C. The Emperor Of China has refused II O.
pen the trade Of Canton 70 The British, notwth-
standing the existence Of treaties. Il lis thought
that the British Government will insist upon their
rights.
&C. On the 4th instant, The East Street Baptist
Sabbath School.of Washington visited. in BODY
the Presidential Mansion, and rendered their re-
spccts 70 the Chief Magistrate The General is
said 10 have been gratted with the interview.
e. The people Of Canada are rapidly subscri-
blng to a new paper, which will advocate sepa-
ration from the mother country. The paperis TO
be published in Montreal.
T. In the town Of Columbus. Georgia, there
are twelve manufacturing establishments, with
capital of about 500 600 The town is reported
as one of the most prosperous in the Stale
o. On Sunday, the Isl of July, young man
fell over precipce at the Natural Bridge His
body was not discovered for several days thereat-
. ter. He was intoxicated.
\ &z> About $500. 600 Of California gold have
a!Seady been received az the Philadelphia mint