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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
THE BRITISH MIrSEITNI-

The present British Museum Library ranks in the
number Of volumes with The libraries Of Vienna Berlin
and Dresdrn-and is inferior only to the Two great IL
orares Of Munich and Paris The number of volume 5
included in the Inst return is 435 000 exhibiting an in
of $4,000 in fouI years The only catalogue to
this vast library at present printed in 1919
in eight volumes, and now, with interpavngs
Of MS. additions, sweed into sixty folio Volumes
The number of readers possessing tickets of admission is
between $4,000 and 10000, and The average Of mum
be, Of readers per day. is said, $50 Bat rhe
dence has Of late years very much decreasd this falling
off Is attributed to the miserable and perpeAing Cata-
ogue.
1t is also stated that the Museum is not sufficiently
extensive contain the objects for which il has been
arged. Every fresh consignment Of any causes
fresh embarrassment 10 the officers. The arrival of The
Xanthian marbles necessilated the building Of a new
room; ana now will have to be built for tn
NIneveh sculptures The want of room Is the reason
WHY no British series of objects Of natural history have
been formed. The want Of room has driven the exhibit
ton of popular illustrate Of plants and their
the new Museum at Kew. and that Of the uses Of min
erals and fossils to he Prctical Museum Of Geology.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
COW AN EDITOR

Mr.. Judson the editor of weekly PAPER published in
New York, called Med Bunlline's Own" was cowhi-
ded On "Wednesday IN Broadway, by dashingy dressed
female named Kate Hastings. boarding house keeper.
who considered herself insulted BY some remarks in
the paper Of the previous week 1t is said that she an
Of Mr.. Judson, and although he drew pistol from his
pocket and presented while backing across the street
she followed him up aud continued the assault until The
bystanders intertered
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
NORFOLK, BALTIMORE AND NEW YORK
STEAMERS

The Norfolk Beacon speaks il commendaory terms
u the steamers this line. The Beacon Of the 81 has
the following
The iur steamer Chesapeake intended 70 ply be-
with the Sea Gail, Captain Donne, arrived here YES
teTday morning in thirty six hours from New York.
She Is 1876 tons bnrlhen, has four and is popel-
led by Lopers' proprers Her cabin is fitted up in
superior style, and contains one hundred aud fifty
Bet'hs Her commander, f. A. Mix, ESD, is an ex-
perenced Sailr and accomplished gtnteman.-
this city,
The Steamer Sea Gull arrived here on Sunday, and
Leit Yesterday mornlng Or New York.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
WASHINGTON POST OFFICE

The Washington Union, in defending Col. Gardner.
the W ashingon city Postmaster against the charge Of
prescription, says that when he appointed Poslmas-
he found wings in uiice, and democrats and
tlat he reduced the number Of why's to an equality
with Of the democrats" Well there are about nine
Democrats in every Department Of the Government IL
one Wing, and all that any Wing could ask would Be to
reduce the number Of morrats equality with that
Of the Wings IF that be treason make The most Of it, 2
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
PATRONAGE THE PRESS.

HIT lllS lIGa'' Nh SA'e, 4 our IaS' A long
"'''ci' e''o''eu ~ n''Ioe Y I'M ~ 'oF'uI-
TecWng some thirty Democratic journals and one
Wing, to publish certain regulations adopted BY
the Secretary of War. for tbe nurnoso Of cor,,--
1.rr ~
ms " o Wv >O"l'
not appreciate tnS singular instance OF magma
nimitv, or refined feeling, and therefore. con-
oIdod ~ do;,r, ,,-os - oorr,,,,t IA o-a:t. j..
III si'ioil
press. me National lntelIlGencer explains the
mystery. 1t seems that the law referred To pass
"a +bn fast ni,rht If thp session AM III III stroo
,, r.I
tilt IL. '''ry 5?''o'S
Il " IL
,ca.-,
Doyided fer nnder Ills act shall he adin.tad by l TbI
Auditor, under such rules as shall he prescribed by the
secretary at az unfT me Grtc.lon OF WIN me assent
and rennstions shaIl he nn,ished far fnr weeks ~ s,.5
newspapers n ,chich the lars othe Jutcd States are
Pubt'shed q ne secretary Y q sA"7 d"ect-"
III "oUlu III, ~ sun!0' ~ satisfactory m
Plahauon--ior ~ 4ue1uoh Wouiu recur' WY
>nould tlie ld"s y W onl'eu otales PC pup
hShed IN De'nocfauc journals % me exclusion
ol'iose WHO" sustain .'e administration ne
in'eHl Sehcer gives ihior'"alloh upon inns point
aiSo' oy quo"n3 HUM Tue at u APIii ~ 1915
as follows
ns e,ns" ~ I-n t a. st a,la o'g ,e SESSION
he Department Of State sba cause tie ac, and re- II
tons passed By Congress such session 70 be published
currently a nry are enae,ea aGa n sooI Il
4oa ar Z a ~ ag l 4 'rqe neWsapeT5 !" each
two newspapers il each Of the Territories Of lie ni
ted States And he shall also cause 70 be published in
Inc IKE manner IN '.t Sa.l newspapers or u such OF
treaties entered into and ratified by the United States "
The words in italics have been held bv all tho
Secretaries of State since the date ortbe law 70
mean s.tbat the DESIGNATION shall be made of3o,
the commencement Of each session. nbat # No.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
CONNECTICUT.

In the Senate, the Wings have majority o.
seven. In the House, parties stand, Wings u
Democrats 97-Free Sellers H. There Is no
election or Governor BY the people, but as me
Wings have majority on joint ballot, the Wing
candidate Will Of course, be chosen.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16

10" may work vntn dured to practice must. of
'ofse DEPEND upon the ee then.selye> but il must be
'"hi'ed nat 4 places IN their hand, am, l. means If S.
tufing name u political freedom scarcely inferior 10
'h-' u any Other country in the warIi.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH IN COVE
CIr NONNECTI.

which the success Of Messrs CIeva,,al UNI with
ana Booth was hailed bv the Union ~ " ADO
8" 'l'at me latter gentleman was an or;, ,oN
r rec SolIrr and voted for Van Buren, .a o.'SnaI
ans, and that the other two, after 5e,n, Dnu Ad-
TED by the Democrats had adopted the r,I J,,na-
OF TIE Free SolerS and thus secured tbh,1 ''m
lIon. 1t was fair bargain and sale b,.;. 0'ec'
\ Is democrats were 70 support Booth, ana !,
ree SollerS, Cleveland and Waldo. TIT IL
lltion was carried out, and the Sontbora III
mocracy i called upon 70 rejoice At tn s,,.l III
q these men, ana We are told BY tie rn;.
THAT this result viii animate the Dcmocr,o, '0l
Virginia and all the other States hch bavo'. u
10 vote that IS the complete aSccndcrc,.
fFee SOIL principles in Connecticut-the hin,o.,
OF Doctrines which that paper has never ccaxe5,
uenounce, is 70 thrill the veins of Virginian ~
ocIats and stimulate them to renewed oxo.,.
we desire e set this matter in fair no;n.
view we desire to let our Democratic fren9
see who and what are the men, upon whose IL.
ton they are called 70 exult and take fresh oaa
are. ouI-
MI Cleveland was not long ago Governor =
connecticut. He was subsequently ono orn
CaSS Electors IN that State On the 18Th NToroL
ne was nominated by Democratic Conv.n,;on
~ Norwich, as candidate for Congress in ,l,a
81 District, and accepted the nomination. o.
The next day, Free Soil Convention Wa Mi
- the same town. The adoption Of Mr.. CIoro
land by II as the candidate Of the party denon
ded upon his answers 70 the following ouerio,
which were propoundcd by the Convention
-. NiIJ you. # elected to the Congress Of il,
United States, Sustain to The of your ability ,bas
mea IRE which prop exclude slavery from, tb ,''1'
ritrIs5 Of New Mexico and California by an a.r ar &
greSS
j w III yen, II eltcted exert your influence -4
WI You vote t. abolish slavery and the slave trade in ~
\ District of Columbia
z. Afe YIN opposed and Will you continue to opnosg
II All constitutional ways the admission Of any tnvre s
states Inin the nlon
In y"n S.'~cfbtIn me main p The principles IL
/ 'he bnh'i' ra'frn III erected at the Buffalo Co,y4n
! I'l' Au-us' ". toio "'
| An unequiyOCaliv affirmative answer ~ -.
and all Of these intcrroe,,tor;ey I'LL 0"e
Az, ,,.,.l:4: ~ "oIi'"Hueu as
~ ~ " Ao1''lhdlioh. L lie EX-GCveE-
nor did DOT hesitate. He gave the necessary an.
sWers in the f9lICwino letter and r:, =,
Snnnort offbo c,c+;o,, :, a., n:...., Gu lle
- '''ii0' 1lu was mus
eie0'0u y congress.
1fAMrrov March. II. iata
"Ge't eman-l have The h,nor N acknou Feggr tbs
Hit \, y"n, a'., Il liz l+lh instant apprisng
nucrcy othe 3I Coro]@zsion. ,isrl f LIE De
NTwh'rh N the 18th instant. lad designated M il
er candlG1Ie 'Ir 'he me Of Representative in The next
the Tspri.ns aeJbv ,Lo d C"or enclosing copy Of
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16

A company of rmigrants TO Texas from Monroe coun
~, Ga. were attacked with Cholera, after leaving n
Orleans and The last eighteen Of the company
md been hurieh-seven negroes n grave. Some u
them dled III thee hours aticr they were attacked.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16

that Mr. l.. Davis Esq. has been appointed by the Sec
Rotary of SAFE. Dispatch agent for New York, an office
worth about $500 year. On this The Express remarks:
The democrats will cry out. We presume, because Fer
nado Wood, Esq, Is removed,-for this is certainly
removal but they cannot say, that the Cabinet has
been very d>nterested in this appointment nasnuch as
Mr. Davis opposed the election Of General Taylor
through thick and thin. and eecpneeIed s made speech
Is for Ivan Buren, and Free Soil" He makes no hesi
tation now in SAYING. that he i going f Mynder
Fan Schack. The Evening Post, Globe, and True Sun
will peace. therefore, bear down hard npou
the administration for making this removal and appoint,
meut. The office, doubt, was given To Mr.. Davis
for the sake Of the days of "auld lang syne.''
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16

We are requested to state that HENRY HALE
WOOD is not candidate 70 represent the county Of
Campbell il the next House Of Delegates.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16

We are authorised to announce JAMES IRVINE
Esq. candidate for reelection, as one fthe Del
cgates of the county Of Campbell
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16

We are authorised to announce Bovine
CLARK, ESQ as a candidate torepresent the coun-
tv Of Campbell in the next General Assembly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
Curious Erratum-Pnnch saws that the editor of

Curious Erratum-Pnnch says that the editor of a
country paper says in beautiful Illuminating leader =
''N hen the Provisional Governmen promised the labor
ing classes that hey should again either work
or high wages. them actually believed t''
We htught tins rather strong and lit le ungramat-
ical. when The weeks contained the following:
ETGtun. Fur Them asses ID our last, read ..ihe
masses"
However there IS deal q coarse ruth wrap. up in a
bit " btd grammar snetIn For ourselves we de-
ciItaJ pIesr "thsm tssts.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN,
BLACKBOARD, TOWELEY & DtLLAEo
PROPRTETORs.


We are authorised TO announce JOHN WILLS,
ESQ. candidate for reelection, as one Of the
Delegates 70 the General Assembly, from the
county Of Campbell.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16
Col. Fremont. The St. Louis Era !

COL Frenom-Ihe ST. Louis Era Of 3Oth uli. eve
ming, says
We are rrjiced to learn from later intelligence lust
reached this city from Santa Fe that the first accounts
Of The loss of Col Femons party greatly exaggera-
ted. As it is however,t bad enough in all Conscience
sake. Eleven of his comrades have persisted from fatigue
and hunger and the suflerngs of the survivors were
greater than ever before endured by To sus
tain life they compelled to feed upon Tie bodies Of
their dead comrades resort which nothing but the ex
IRENE Of desperation would have driven them TO-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16

W { find the fLlowing notice of Alr Cog ga spec,
# Albemarr. Cnnr in he charlottesville Adv.cae-H
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-16

FreemonFs Half Horse, HaIf Deer and Half Can
This curious animal, that said to have been fou
by C'l. Fremont, in the River ella, and which does
seem TO fall under any department of the present elias
fcaon Of Natural History, has arrived in New York,
lis way to Europe The Express says it is great n
oral curiosity, made Up Of parts Of as many differ
animals Joseph's contained coors-but is rat
full Of the horse.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25
Domestic Miscellany

Three indictments against John w. Crofts, CHARGED
WIN being confederate in thtktsrrsrty Of the snip
Frankln, have been found in the United states DIS
tct Court at Boston, and he was held to bsh In the
sum Of $l0,oe0
LAKE Erie vas ttill clceed at Bwfslo on Tbursday
last, hut the ice wss disappearing The steamer
Arrow arrived ut Cleveland from Detroit on Tuesdsy
evening and returned the next morning:
sl.sk, sunk 10 her guards At Aibany, on ih"r'osy
last. ,,,n
vas served in enc Of tho hotels In Boston, Mass, On
W,dp,,osy Iast. IL vas the nrst OF the sessoD.
DR. Job n H. stevens 10 ON trial at Boston, charged
with producing an abortion woman named Ann
Gallagher
The mail stolen from the stage between Chester
field and Bratletsro Saturday, 10th inet No trace
OF ~ bss yet been dieeov.red. or Of the robber.
The note for si,f0O, which was lodged in bank aud
fsversI Of the notes, found upon II. " Berry In Bos
ten snd which were ,upps,sd forgsrs have proved to
Be prine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25

LITTLE MORE GRAPE, CAPTAIN BaAaa The
Boston Transcript Of the 22d instant gives the fol-
loving, relative to the Bragg and grape affair, from
Colonel Bliss, from one who was present at the
time. The occurrence was on the occasion OF the
reception OF General Taylor at New Orleans -
The hotel was Illuminated, with the huge transpa-
rercies in front, containing the words "a little
more grape, Captain Bragg" and Never mind,
Major Bliss and will reinforce you!"--"NeIther OF
which phrases" said the gallant Colonel, "did
ever General Taylor utter" On our inquirlng
more particularly, he gave us graphic account Of
Brsgg's exploit, and showed that General TAYLOR
was not and ought not to have been within speak
ing distance of Bragg during the fire. Besides. %
the Colonel politely added, bragg knew how
much to put IN his puns-and, moreover, there was
no grape used at all +" He said the General locke
at the tranrparencles with amaze ment, but was toe
good. natured to say anything about them to the
tope. =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25
SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH IS, 1649
PANAMA, Saturday, February "a, 1919

PANAMA, Sdtuiohy, February "a, iofo
The steamship Oregon, one Of the steamers be-
longipgto the Pacific Mail Steamship Company"
arrived here at eight O'Clock last evening. Her
arrival gladdeued the hearts of all those who have
tickets tor her Her running time from New York
to Panama was only ty-fve days and eight hours
very extraordinary passage. She sailed from
New York on the 9Th Of December, l84S; arrived
at Rio Janeiro on the Sd of Jsnuary--that is TO
say, in twenty-five days. Lett Rio on the l4th OF
January, aud arrived at Valparaiso uia the Straits
OF Magellan, on the I'd OF February-that Is to say
IN nineteen days. At Valparaiso she remained
five days, and made the run to Callao IN five days
ard eight hours. At CallaO she was detained five
days. hut made the run to Payta in two days, where
she renamed few hours. On the 18th OF Februa-
~ che left Payta. and arrived at Panama at eight
o'clock last night
RECONCILIATION.
Deys Hrs
. Rio TO Valparaiso ria the Straits. 10
Valparaiso to Calico. ..............5
Callao 10 Payts.. z
Psyta to Panama. ................4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25

Charlottesville Ncw York Herald, an ex-
change paper which we most highly prize, seldom
comes to hand oftener than once a week. and rot
nnirequenty they are three weeks old ii the To-
ledo Postmaster would send packages destined for
points on the Central road to Detroit the Sc delays,
We have no doubt, would be avoided. -Niies
(Ntch.) Rtpubi,caU. Moych 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25

OPENING AND CLOSING OF IRE IIuDsoN RIVER -
The Hudson River closed Feb 3, 1890; Jan. IL.
i7s5; Jan. 70, 1856: Jan. 8. $500; Jan 3, 1901;
Jan. ~ 1904; Jan. .. ls06; Jan: 4, lsOS jan ~,
1910; Jan. 5. 1926 Jan. 3, 1880 The earliest time
OF closing the river was Nov. Both, 1870 The
earliest opening. IN being entirely free from ice,
was Feb s, 1925 This year the steamboat CO.
uslba arrived 1T Albany from New York oa the
~ o,pipp 81 the iSh OF Mach AIbaay hallser.
a,h.,, MAiJL 2.i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25


ANEcpoTE OF GEN. TwiaGs.-Much has been
said OF the peculiar manner and characteristic
daring of this gallant officer; hut we have been told
an anecioe Ia regard 10 his fearless spirit which
equals anything Of the kind we ever heard Of Al
It the city OF Mexico had been taken, or at least
surrendered by the authorities to Gen. Scott, a
severe fight ehsued in the streets of the CITY, in
conse quence OF Santa Anna having turned loose
several thousand convicts,, and armed them, on
condiuon that they should keep the Americans at
bay, and thus preveDta pursuit of him. They tul-
filled their agreement, and a severe fight took
place, IN which many individual acts of bravery
took place on both SIDES. 1t was on the morning
OF the hrst days fight that portion OF the cavalry
were cent out from the main piazza on the street
lsadipg to the garlta de San Antonio de Abad, to
ascertain whether the MexicaDs were hanging IN
force around that entrance. They had not pro-
ctedtd over two or three blocks, before, from the
tops OF the houses and the corners Of the streets,
heavyf re was opened on them by the enemy, and
beiIg mounted, they were unable to return It with
any effect Several horses had fallen, and the
ranks were considerably thrown into confusion,
when a rumbllng noise was heard towards the
plaza. and looking IN that direction, they beheld
Gen Iwlgss laundering on with slx-pound eau
non at his heels The Mexcans had taken up
position behind an old gateway, when compie.ey
rak I'd the crsss street next the cavalry, ana down
winch they kept an Incessant hre, niiing IL WIN I'm
| wishing bullets. The old General came rapidly
forward and mOto one for the horsemen 10 rsHeats
ard one after another both officers and men,
da shed across the street. bending down TO the sad
drd bow to escape the flying missiles u tne mean
| Drss Twiges advanced INTO the middle OF the
s,rsst win his cap thrown back, his white hair
SIR, Ie smpg in the WIND his form towering upright,
md ms eagle eye flashing with excitement at the
scene around him. HIS commanding torn add
| br 10 hi epauletts made him conspicuous mar&s
srd The enemy turned their whole fire upon him,
rb,le the buIlt IL flew Ike hall in the direction he
" as stapdlDg--kiIing two or three artlerymen,.
ard ratillpg ieariully upon the pavement behind
HIM After gazing for moment steadily at the:
gateway, he rose 10 in his sirrups and exclaimed
" believe the yailtr devl's are shooting at me-
bring forward that cannon - The piece was lum
bepd forward reside him, and few efIectuaI
81 cts drove the Mexcaps from their posltlon.--
Philadelphia Sun, Moyfh 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25

GENERAL TAYLOR AND THE BUFFALO DELRa ALTON.
"A Jew days since, delegation OF the citizens of
Buffalo city, N Y, called upon General Taylor,
ard after one Of their number having addressed
him, particularly on the subject OF the navigation
OF the lakes, presen ted him with several choice
cuts OF beef raised and fatted in that city, to which
GfnrLyMss IL am deeply impressed BY the sen4t-
nents which the people of Buffalo entertain for mo-
ri the gathering Language In which they have been
expressed. Forty years Of my life have been spent in
the can p. portion Of which was in the country Of
tie lakes The aggregate value Of their produce for
expectation can only be compared with that of the
great valley OF the Mississippi am fully aware Of
The difficulties in the navpati OF these Lakes and
sbali ut ali tmee most cordially cooperate with Con-
ersss In any measures for the relief Of their rapidly
growing commerce. Gentle men much of the com
nsation bestowed upon me IL really due ethers
and have entered upon the duties Of tho high station
to which have been called with difHdence, trusting
that the nticaets Of government will yield to perse.
verspce In faithfulnets to the people. / am every
where encouraged by the kind greetings Of my fellow.
citizenr. meme Of which afford me pleasure than
those Of the city OF Buffalo estimate their present
and their motives far above all pecR mary considsra
tons and unite with them in the fervent hope that
abundance. prosperity and hsppnsss may exist
Throughout the land. beg that ysu will convey to
them my most sincere thanks for their kindness and
say that not only wish Henri ". did for his coun-
tr, thst they may have fowl in the pot sun
day, but pieces Of beef like these on their tables
every day In the week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25

most distinguished and influential merchants and
hospitable gentleman. He has been established
here twenty. eight years-during that time Consul
tor several countries, Senator, President, &C.,
and American Consul nine years.
He desires to give advice and information to all
respectable Americans calling on him. Il was
pleasing to hear Mr. Ferraud allude to his acquain-
lance with you when In America, many years
since, and to commend your astonishing rise,
power, and independence, IN the conducting OF
your journal. He believes--what your enemies
must acknowledgment deserve the thanks and
general honor OF Americans, for the aid you have
extended to them in the great, commendabIe, and
successful part taken in the progress of America.
God speed you!
Desiring, here, to inform my friends of my pur-
pose to depart from this place, IN few days, for
San Francisco, with in view the opening Of COM
mercial house, remain your friend, &c. &c,
VIM. CORNELL JKwErr.
P.S The Philadelphia and John Ritson-only
vessels up-full. $50 passengers here, on the way
from Chaeres, unprovided for. One vessel here,
only, that will be put up Arrivals hourly ex-
pected