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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
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.nessrs Editors In the Richmond Examiner. oflhe
9TH uItlmo, appears communication addressed to its
Editors, from Amherst Court House, purporng give
last Corr in reference the recommendation oil new
Justices which is full of and gross if not ten
tlona Misrepresentation, to call for exposition Of
the facts they are, and not they may exist in The
dtempered mal lnalions of heated and embered par
tizans.
The author Of This communication says, "there
% Justices on the bench-twelve Wings and Ten Dem
ocras'-whch is admitted to be true. Yet, just here
he snppresses very significant fact, and which may
possibly throw some light upon the motives Of the Dem
ocrac actors in this "dsgracefu and outrageous scene
lie sudiousy omIts to inform that eufry Democratic
Justice in the county. without individual exception
was present upon the Court green; Of whom. in
their audabe anxiety for the public welfare, left sick
oeds Tor the purpose If being In attendance, and casting
men votes as the nsplra nso patriotism might suggest
Every one OF the Democratic justices we say. pres
emit thereby producing, in rarity aspect tie if all had
consented Ia 60 upon the bench, and participate in the
proceedings But Tor reasons not yet distinctly reveal
ed two Of them refused CO operate with har party in
the recommendations; either perceivng the npossbily
OF carrying out the schemes for which their par zan col
leagues had summoned them, or else dsapreeinp with
them as IN the men 10 be put in nomination. or for soHe
other cause of similar character. which it were d.n
for the unntlaed TO interpret The Of these two
gentlemen, therefore. accident it respects the
Wings, gave the Wing Magistrates nnexp ecled as
tendency upon the bench. II the Democrats them are
offended Jet them discharge heir pen'-up wrath upon tue
heads If heir eceant brehrtn. whJ "ualtdSed' in the
hour Of need and conflict, and slultity themselves
in lahuei dcnunciann@ nf he Whi! for having the
cend,ncy. vhrn ffsooth, this asc,nd'ncy was forced
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
Exc llANGf..

STATE or THE STOCK MARKET
state Stock = per cents par value 5lOO-sales al par
aud interest.
Corporation per cenls-par value t0O-last sales at
100.
James River and kanawha Bonds, guaranteed by the
State, loo.
Exchange Bank Stlck--por value Sl00-lasi sales
&l05
Farmers Bank Stock par value Sl0O-sales at 100
to 1925.
Virginia Bank Slocl-par value t70-hold at $40 J
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
BEEF. -Scalc ,ceigh- s. 10 81 Is. Market amply
supplied.
HOGS" Al 80 net; market dull
MI IIONS-f2 50 10 % net quality.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06

CHLoRoFoRM IN SURGICAL OPERArIoNs-Several very
successful operations have been perfo ned lately by the
New York Surgeons, assisted by The influence of Chic
reform.
Dr. Parker recently cut out the nail of the great toe
at the roois from the Oo of young woman al his eli
nique in Crosby street. The patient moaned several
times. but felt no pain during the operation Dr. Mott
also restored the contracted of ynung woman be-
lure the Medical Class the University at one of his
recent c'lnqnes while the patient under the nhu
ance III ChIorofrn. and with the perfect SUCCESS
No operation WIS painful one and the patient nosned
aEr, but otherwise there was no apparent suffering
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
TO CONTRACTORS.

SEh.FD PROPOSALS will b. receise ed until the 9Oh
y December for furnishing EArIONs and cLOTHlNu,
the ensuing to the hands employed the repairs o the
Canal between Richmond aud ynebburg and those in the
employ OF the Company between 1.ync,burg and Moth
River For the component parts eoahng,
and other information necessary 10 bidders application will
be made 10 the Secretary OF the Company, at the Oce in
RE hmond 10 Capt s. McCorke, Lynehburg; and to w
W. Boyd, Esq, Buchanan.
wM. p. MuNFpgD, SECRETARY.
Rtchmond. dee f-t2DD
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06

an MONDAY The 17h December, 1919, will be sold, at
~ the Factory Of the late John l.. Mcftous,
hind Screws aud Frames. complete,
Llige Iron Flattcning Screws aud Presses 81 inches
between tie bars,
II Iron Boa Selewsand Presses, - inches between the
bars,
81 Flo,teaog Mills. Tor 49, SIS, a. hatpound, aud
pounds
Ion Bands, Bars, sin,cr., Castings Shapes iquoriee
Gocs, benches, Scales, brands, and all the apptenane.s
ui a Tobacco Mandatory.
The FNtares ol the bel quality, IN good order, and
emhrnec the latest improvement sale positive.
BY order ol the Adm'is 81 John |. Meli,us.
M TENCH, Auct'r.
On same dnv, viii he sold The Factory building aud Lot
The Factory two stocs and attic, SWtat-huuso Carpenters
Shop, Kitchen Shed aud Nne ousr, all built OF brick and
covered with slate. being o the best factories IN town.
Petersburg, Dee. 6-t17D II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
Correspondence Of the Richmond Times
MEETING OF CONGRESS.

The two Houses Of Congress assembled to-day.
The Senate organized and adj lutued.
In The House there several nel, cna ballots for
Speaker Mr.. Cohb, IF Georgia. and NIr Wlah7p being
the leading candidates voted for. Without succeeding
in making election, the House adjourned unu to
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06

llaynau, the Austrian butcher, is between sixty and
seventy years of age. According Correspondent of
the New York Commercial, he is natural n of an
ecor OF llesse Casse whose name is held in infamous
recollection Throughout Germany, only for sensual
Wees but for the fact Of his having shipped off his sub
ecs in consideration of subsidies from England to serve
IN our American war. lie aferward obliged to fly
from his territory, during the French Invasion and The
circumstances OF his deposng his gotten treasury with
The grand father OF the present Rothsclds was the FUN
datun of the fortune of that family.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
.N4.roPs fD, .<Ssfe.

WILL be sold, the highest bidder, the 29th ~ De-
w cent er, 1912, the late residence %, May Mstox
one well improved LOT, situated in the o Leesvills,
Campbell County. Also, Al thu same time aud place,
FIFTEEN LIKELY NEGROES,
consisting Of Men, Women, Boys and Children. There ars
among ihcm first rate house women.
The above property will be sold credit of " MONTHS
The purchaser being required give bond with approved
carty, : u. MAtToX,
q II. MATrDX,
Alm'rs oil Mary Matox, deed.
D,r
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
rNPoRTANrRAILRoAD DECISION.

Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company rs he Louisa Raiirodd Compnnu We
learn, that Saturday last the Count Of Appeals uaan
monsly refused togrant appeal from Judge Copton's
decision by which he dissolved the injunction previously
awarded by him against the extension Of the Louisa Rail
road from the Junction To Richmond is now therefore,
determined by The highest legal tribunal of the State,
that the Louisa Company have the right 10 make tina,
extension. Whether The ttansp taoa of passengers
the extended road will be hereafter restricted by reas
Of certain provisions of the Fredericksburg Company $
harter is understand, question necessarily in
VOWED in the present decision of the Court of ppeas
Richmond Times.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
.VOrIre 10 CO,,tr0cfOrS.

orr1cr or rus RoekY MouNr TuRsnEr c,Mpasy,l
December 9th, iSaa (
- EAisEp PROPOSALS will be receive the cs Of
= this Company until the i5h inst Tor the construction u
Turnpike Road II ia present termination mile YVES,
o Saunton River, 10 Rocky Mount distance II about
miles. On the ofh Inst the Engineer Of the Company,
ndwo H. Brown, ESQ., will be prepaid 10 ride and
show the tho who be disposed bid Tor
wurk. JNo. W, DUDLEY, Sec'y.
Dec 0-iai5D
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06

.NdraL-lhe U: S. ship Saratoga Commander Nj
chos9narnyed at Hampton Roads on Monday in six days
from Havana. The Norfolk Herald saws:
1.-The Saratoga left Pensacola on the ih November,
and after beautiful passage of iyfye hours, reached
Havana The city was healthy and business brisk. The
steamer Falcon was in port when the Saratoga arrived
wailng to communicate with the Ohio which had arrived
on the l9h The steamer Isabel from Charleston was also
In port The different steamers had some five hundred
passengers on board bound to California via Chagres
Ihe officers of the Sara had every ciyty add at
tenon paid to them by the authorities and were presen,
al magnificent entertainment given at the Palace by the
Captain General, in celebration of the Qneen's Saints
birth day. The Saratoga left after short stay of three
days. for this port, which she reached after passage
six DAYS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06

The National Uastiagton Monument obe-
sk of this monument is As feet high above the
face of the earth 1t is So feet square, cased with
he with walls fifteen feet thick, leaving cavity of
twenty five feet.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
Es.H VIZ D.l.

~ Tons American Rolled Iron, of almost every size round
Square and Hat, receiving per barge D'n' l. Warwick
ior sale by GEORGE BAGBY.
Nov 22=B tif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
DISSOLUTION.


rI,IE firm OF widows Terry in she Grocery Bssnsss,
L dissolved, by mutual consent, the 2ih Dcobsr,
lsa Those indebted 10 the will please mako pay
nent to either oil the parties.
ROBERT WINDOWS.
| dee. 6-wts THOMAS J. TERRY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
Fel'. ssSssi9,s, EgU;rsfOu.

I ANtNG opened a BIOS RIDING HOUSE 10 Jark.ons-
ro, respectfully soleits the patronage of those who
may wish send their daughters either OF the
schools IN that place.
TER Ms per month, every thing included, SC 90.
Oct 22-sln
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
.y'OY'ESy,.

IL persons herehy prohibited from hunting, ranging
~ through otherwise trespassng upon lands in the
county 81 Bedford SPOFSHOOD BROW.N,
mo. y. LEFTtPTcH,
JHOiLfS ,IOPLLNfi.
Nov 22-uN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
PUBLIC SALE,

" kyHlK0
SHALL On Saturday. the 18th day of the present month,
uel lot sale at my late residence, the county nj Camp
beli, owned hy r, burton, all Household and
Kitchen Furniture, Stock OF Hogs sheep, Cows aud Hors
e. Cash will be required Tor all under five dollars
af all five dollars credit of six months will he given.
AZ thu samn timo aud place will be sold, SEVERAL.
LIKELY NEGROES.
neeG-1l II MARGARET BURTON
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
TO siic Ladies'.
Ef1Es ENI'

TIVE HOUSE and LOr adjoining the residence Of the
Rev Mr., klnclle. For Terms apply 10 D. Rodes the
undersigned, WIN. r YANCEY.
Nov 2G-tsif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-12-06
CASH FOR NEGROES,

l WISH torufebase number OF LIKELY NEGRoFa
D Tor which will pay the HIGHEST CASH PRICES
All ettors addreasd at Liberty, Bedford county will
receive prompt attention. W, c. HEWITT.
Aug 9-iits
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05

We devote mach Of days paper 10
the Proyiso question and kindred Subjects.
We do dis, because we consider it the
great the leading and important question
lmi3hiiest eyents--it is of vital aud momen.
Ious interest,", is the great Gre-brand Of
social and domestic tranquility. This sub
| ject addresses itself to the serious and So
her consideration Of every man--of every
| patty. III lis war against Southern rights
and Institutions, il strikes at Democrats
and Whgs--i. seeks To crush the power
and influence of the South, and degrade
ns in the eyes ofihe world II aims al the
destruction of our constitutional and po-
Iliical rig.sis---its ultimate object is TO di-
lTess Us q: our property, reduce rs to q
state Of utter dependency, and then dictate
the terms upon which we shall remain in
the Union. We are Influenced by no par.
tizan considerations, ia our course on Ibis
subject We appeal to no particular por-
ton Of our people-we look upon this
Question as affecting he aDAo1e people, and
therefore call upon men Of all parties,
whatever their political bias or prediction,
to unite in their opposition to this meas
uro-present fra and united front, and
stand in solid array 10 defend the rights Of
the South Let no vesiige of party rancor
no feaIing of political hostiIi'y-no cor
sidera,ions of pariizan character, iuhu-
}ence or warp our Judgments and actions
on this vital question.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05

to bring The matter nearer home, sooner
than see this proud old Commonwealth,
this good old mother OF us all, - degraded,
degraded in dignity, degraded III right
sunk down 10 d lower level thar her sister
States, sooner than see Virginia placed
upon a lower platform than Massachusetts,
her dearest interests invaded, her common
rights destroyed, would see even this u
MON dashed into fragments forever!
Blu, hold that those who are for taxing
strong action at this crisis, puFsne poilcy
Tar more calculated TO perpttua'e the u
Mon than those who recommend the con-
trary course. Timid couns~is viii not a.
vail. Doubt is datnnatiou; indefinite pc
siions worse than none; "milk and water
resolves are equivalent 10 backing out, al
invitation to further aggression, the precipl-
Ita,ion Of disunon. There is bat one course
Ia s.ave off disuuon, and That is decided,
|unoqulvoca nndoubling, definite, unlied
action. A bold front, an undivided front,
tlhis, and this alone can secure the perpet-
fua,ion of the Union, and the endurance oI
its blessings.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05
g. The "Spectator" thinks we feel

o. The "Spectator" thinks we feel a
pressing necessity to prove the " Wilmot
Proviso' unconstitutional, orrather to make
the assertion, in order to arouse the indjg-
nation and resistance Of the " hole South. F"
We confess that we 90 desire to arouse our
people--,o awaken them to the real
danger that now thrcatens--to bring them
to consideration Of this question and an
Investigation ofits tendencies and ultimate
Consequences. We do ''feel pressing
necessity for action. firm and decided, by
The whole South, in reference TO the Will
mot Proyiso. When Southern men and
the repros enlatlyes Of Southern people,
give countonance 10 Northern aggression,
and invite renewed encroachmenis upon
Southern rights is time that we should
be aroused-it is proper that we should
make an exhibition Of our feelings, aud
show that there is among us, a spirit ofsre-
sstance ready to meet the oppressors.---
When sectional power demands unlimited
sway--when fanaticism. in it's recklessness,
grasps at the power aud con,lol Of the
government, and the majority in Congress
Indicates u disposition TO repudiate and
disregard constitutional compromises and
restraints, il is time that the whole South
should give demonstration Of their pur-
pose and power Of resistance. When we
End the enemy lurking in our midst-whe
tnortherna gitators and Pfovisoists find allies
in the Virginia Leg islature-whent the res
Iolutons of New York and Massachusetts
meet with corresp spending sentiments IN the
South, it is time that we should awaken to
the dangers that bese. US, and prepare 10
meet them boldly.
II we have merely asserted" the Proyiso
TO be why does not the
Spectator show the unsoundness Of oar
posilion--if we have not proceed i, to be
unconstitutional, why does it not show
wherein We have failed : If the editors
think Congress has the constitutional paw
er 10 enact the Proyiso, why not frankly
say so ?--why denominale i, a "doublful'
power and not show wherein the doubt
exists ,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05
LEAF FROM T'EIE PAST.

We picked up in the street, a few days ago, leaf
iron the Journal Of an old merchant Of this town
it bears date, "Aprii l779''-seyeniy years ago
We note the fact, simply, TO let our readers know
the prices some articles sold for at that time, viz
A hall bnshei Of Salt, G5--lIh Lead, 6 shillings;
half qniTe Of fine Paper, Is ed h. Sugar, SIS
a quarter pound of Coffee, 2s--~ ID Glauber Salts,
ia hail round Of Snuff, rs pair Shoes, 6 |
pint Wine, l2s-l pair Spurs, .G3--l doz. Metal
Buttons, SITS. We we've amused at the following
charge because different from the custom OF the
present day quart of Rum to carry to Sermon,
les. The prices of these articles are enormous,
compared w'lh present rates, and we thought, per-
haps, The currency then was deprecated 'sConti-
mental" parer,-hut, if our recollection serves us,
(althoush we are no octogenarsn,) that currency
did moi depreclate so early as 1878, 1t was to-
wards the close of the Revolution before it became
worthless.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

In another column will be found two
communications in reference to the next
Congressional election. There are esiden,
signs Of dissatisfaction in the Dstrict-the
various communications upon the subiec,
show it, We hope a Convention will be
called, and a candidate selected that will
prove acceptable to the Democracy Of the
District. No false idea Of delicacy, should
induce us to yield up our preferences, and
support a man for an Office because he has
he'd it for number Of years, and does MOI
wish 10 give il up.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05
THE FATE OF r. G. WATKINS.

The Spectator, I" in copying the follow.
ing from the National Inlelligencer, rela-
tive TO the murder of r. c. GwATKlNs,
who shot r. M. PITMAN, at the White
Sulphur Springs, on the 20lh August
1888 says: Gwa'kins was confined alto
gether about Z years, in different places
in the State, tried, convicted once or twice
but new trials were granted, aud he was
taken to Harrisonburg. " here lie was i'm.
prisoned year or two, whence he was
brought to this place under the plea Of in
sanity, and placed in the Lunatic Asylum
After recovering, he-was returned to iIar-
risonburg, ried, an'! acquitted, we think
is the year 1874 or Is.
WASHINGTON, January 23, IS49.
.FIessrs. Gales s. ,Scason Il take the liberty Of
stating to you the foihwing facts, tina: you may
make such parts public as you may think proper
On the 9Th day Of April, 1947 | enlisted one
Richard c. Gwatkin, late of the State of Virginia
into company A., Missouri Battalion Infantry Vol
uneers, aud marched him with the company tC
Ell Paso, in the State of chihuahua where he
was discharged on the Goth February, lS4s.-
He went to the city of chihuahua, received his
pay about the Goth June, and started from Chi
hHahua for the l.. States with only ono person
Ansobe 3lcoll In company. Al Cafisai, Chl-
huahua, they employed Mexican to groom thei,
horses--and when they arrived at watering
place about thirty miles south of FL Paso, the
Mexican took Gwatkin's gun, while he slept, and
placing the nuzzle near bis head, blew out his
brains-he then took lance, which he kept for
his own defence, and murdered Falcon also He
then took their horses and property and went to
Ri Paso, where he boasted Of his Deeds was i'm
nediateY apprehende1. and was in Jail at that
place when the United statesarmy passed through
that town.
Richard c. Gvathins had large and respect
able eonnexon in Virginia, but in what town !
am unable to recollect. lie had become remark
able in Virginia by killing very respectable man
In a public house at the Mineral Springs in Viz
GINA some years since, and had been long con-
tiaed in prison awaiting his trial for that act
Very respectfully, your ob't sarv't.
ELINU Fl. SHEPARD, late Captain
Com. A, Mo. Bat. Inf. V os.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05

MARYLAND TRoops,-According 30 a
statement, made in the House OF Repre-
sentatives, Maryland supplied more troops
in the late war with Mexico than any other
State in the Union, excepting New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio. The number fur
nished by Maryland was 2, l51.-Sun.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05

A FAMILY PoIsoNED.-W learn from
a reliable source, ,hasa family .f several
persons in Corydon, Ia, whose names
we're forgotten, were poi@ond one day Inst
week by eating boiled ca5Jage and cornsa
beef They made their dlnuers On the cab
fbage aud beef, and dining the course of
the night they were taken sick, and every
one of the family died but ore. This %, o
remarked during dinner time several worn
among the cabbage on the dish, and he in
consequence ate but slight quantity Of it.
-Lous Cour. 26tA.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05

THE OLDEST Press IN THE U .SrArEs.-
The St. Mays Beacon, Maryland is segu.
larly printed on press which has been IN
use for more than hundred years! 1t no
doubt works slowly compared with mod
ern improvements in printing machinery;
bul as memenlo of tho olden time, when
Benjamin franklin was prin,er-boy, i, ia
too sacred 10 be thrown away, so long as
il can make a legible Impression. II work
ed off editions which announced Braddock's
defeat, the coronation Of George H. and
all those stirring events \" hich subseqnently
occurred in our struggle for independence.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05
FROM YUCATAN.
Battle BefUeen the .7mericans and Indians.

Battle Befween The .4nsericans and Indians.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 25.
We have received news here from Yucatan,
giving accounts of battle between the Indians
and Americans. There were supposed to be about
ten thousand Indians and only five hundred A
merican troops. The former, after hard strug-
gle were driven back. In the engagement forty
three Americans We're killed. large number Of
The enemy We're Slaughtered. The Indian town
Of 'fela was finally captured and reduced to ashes
The Americans, at last accounts were marching
towards l3asalas, where decisive and desperate
battle was anticipattd.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05

THE PUBLIC DoMAIS.-Onr Government |.
owns the richest, most extensive and d.
versihed public domain on the globe, and
fit be rightly used an immense amount Of
good may result, from it. According to
the report Of the Commissioner Of the
General Land Office, it appears TINT the
public lands contain, as nenr as can be
ESTIMATED, 1,442, PIT 1877 acTes-oue and
half acres Of land for every man, woman,
I and child Oh the face Of the earth.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-05

0qs- We understand that the High School, I'M
der the patronage Of the Presby,ery of Lexington,
will be opened at shcsnariah, on Monday the I'd
day OF April next, under the immediate instruction
Of Rev. WIN. w. TRIMBLE, who has accepted
the office of Principal lately rendered to him by
Presbytery. We understand it is TO be a classical
school of high order, as an advertisement in
cur next will indicate,