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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-06-28
D,IuONoRS:TO MR.. POLK

,,r.II NJ seen that thc:Nayor has called a
Ism n,.in. on Friday next, at }, P. NJ. to
tow" a,srfs to nav funera; honors to the mem
tl.' Nine late EX-Prcsidentof thc-Unitsd States
W are persuaded such a step will meet the cor
w.. annI,bation OF or citizens without respect
=. -,'t Nv and We hope TO sec full attendance
" H. are rraiiied 10 find that meetings for a
similar purpo:e;: have been held, or are called in
ronIt.ude Of cities and towns and that, every
where. party considerations are forgotten in the
desire to do honor to the memory Of one who was
elevated By. the American people TO the first Of
fee in their gift. It's on such occasions, that
V.i-s and. Democrats show they are Americans.
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LOUISA RAIL ROAD.

IN consequence Of the unfortunate quarrel be-
tween the Louisa, and Richmond Frederick Sburc
and Potomac. Rail Road Companies, the former
Company, until the completion Of its Eastern OK
tension will. from the lst July. run line Of Sta
ges between the Junction and Richmond. Pas
sengers will leave Charlottesville at daylight and
reach the Junction in timeto take the cars going
North, and Richmond by l P. NJ. The paSsen-
gers will leave Richmond 1! AM. arrive at Char
lottesville by ?, PM and Staunton the same
evening, Or Lynchburg the next day before din
ncr.
This arrangement will expedite our mail North
wardly by "A hours, but, unfortunately will moi
avoid the detention at the Junction of day, to
which the mail destined for this place is now sub
ected.
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MASONIC CELEBRATION.

Monday last, being the Anniversary of ST.
John the Baptist, was celebrated by procession
of the Masonic Fraternity Of .Lynchburg We
had the pleasure to listen 10 chaste, able and
interesting discourse by John VIM. Dudley, Esq,
in which the origin, progress and present state Of
Masonry were touched upon-its claims to favor
able regard modestly. yet skilfully, set forth
and the objections TO it considered in a calm and
conpiIiatory manner. Mr.. Dudley mentioned a
fact which struck US forciby-viz that every
Major General Of the Continental army was a
AIason-eXccpt one-and that one. Benedict Ar
mold.
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Attent ion L. L. Infantry.
Virginia :

VFEI1lIH: a.
Il rules held in the Clerks Office Of Bedford county
n court. on the Goth dav of June, 1919
Pleasant Preston and Thomas L. eitwch late merchants
and partners trading under the style and firm OF Preston
Leftwich, and William w. Reese Plaintiffs,
against
Mastin Snider William Franklin and Sally his wife, for
Sally Snder Andrew Craig and Lovey his wife, Tor
merv ovev Snider and Thomas Ferguson and Scnthia his
wife formerly Scintbia Sn;der Defendants.
IN CIIANCERY.
The defendants Thomas Ferguson and Scina his wlfe,
having entered their appearance and security accor
ding the Assembly and the rules of this court and II
appearing BY satisfactory evidence that they not hab-
tants of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that they do ap
pear here the fourth Monday in August next and answer
the bill of the plaintiffs and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in the Iynchburg YIgnian, for two months
ccessyey and another copy thereof posted the front door
ofth court house of this county, some court day,
A copy-Teste,
June 2S-w2m JNO NJ REESE, ID. Z.
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MIR. Ambrose ellis:
CIR-You will please take notice. that Monday the
> 30h day of july 49, at the Office of Commissioner John
A. Wharton in the town Of Liberty, Bedford county, Virgin
Ia, SHALL proceed to take the dispositions of William Mead
and Others to be read evidence in suit in chancery,
depending in the circuit superior of Law and Chance
ry Tor the county of Bedford, in which plaintiff and
yourself and others defendants If from cause tho
taking Of said dispositions completed the
said, it will be continued time till concluded
Respectfully, SAMUEL PHILLIPS.
Liberty. lime 2S-wIno
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Notice to Creditors.

IL persons having claims against the estate of Benja
N min lit deed, (by bond open accoun notified
toproduce the prove them before John A.
at his office, the of Liberty, Tuesday, the 2Ith.Ju
y 49, who will ascertain to what the real
said Witt is bound for his debts, order that
made for the benefit of such creditors Gas entitled treto
in the of Witt and others against Williams and Others
depending the court OF Bedford county, The
the hands of the administrator is wholly made
quate To the OF said Debts and this notice will be
plead in bar of all such claims produced prov
above directed. w. G.. IRVINE,
June 2S-wt24Jy Admr of B. Witt decd.
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the appointment and duties Of Weghmas,ers, aud the
weighing If Loose tobacco passed the 30th November,
1915, be and the same is hereby repealed.
sect. 2nd. This ordinance shall commence and De
in force from and after the passing thereof"
Resolved that the President draw the Treasurer in
favor Of the Chairman Of the Watering commit for til
of three hundred dollars 10 be held by him subject
10 the orders Of said Committee.
True abStIact-res,e
d. ROBES, Clerk.
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RICH MoND MARI ETs.


TOCACCO.-Inspectons continue large and demand
good for really fine shipping, manufacturing and
ming qualities; though the prices lower on the above
descriptions. see little OF change qualities ranging
from 81 to $5-indeed, they may be quoted shade high
er, particularly when in very dry order.
FLOUR.-Sales were made to day of Scottsville
Flour at $5.l2a, and hear that even higher price
has been obtained for extra brand. Richmond
try may be quoted s. per bbl The demand has
what fallen off since the annuncation Of the steamer A
me-ica's news.
CORN.-Sales at 50. cents. and to arrive at S. cents
per bHshel. The late foreign has had tendency
to slacken the demand.
CORN MEAL.-6O cents per bushel. Kiln dried
Corn Meal is held at s. so per Dbl.
Oats.-30 cents.
WHEAT.-Crop entirely exhausted-none arriving
WHEAT OFFAL-Bran 10 cts; Shorts l2c
WINES AND IQUORS.-The demand for every
kind of Wines and Liquors is very small. We have no
variation in prices this week, however, and
tlnue former quotations.
Segnee rs; Imitation so cents; Sazcrac $3a5z Peach
dull at $laSI IS. Va. Apple Brandy, new SO, old rs
cents. Northern 80.
RUM.-New England, 29aSO cts--lmited demand
WHISKEY-Rchrnond rectiied, 22s cts in tarels
Cincinnati recied in bbls brought at auction on Monday
last. % cents per gal.
GIN--American 81 cts;Holland 81 81 Is per galIon
dull.
PROVISIONS-The market is quite firm at small
advance, with fair demand. We quote Smithfeld and
city cured Bacon at 73aS cents, hog round; Western
sides 6. cents. shoulders s. CENTS and scarce
At auction Monday Western hams sold at y and shou
ders cents per ID. Lardin bbls7 a7s per lb dull
Of sal kegs cents would be readily paid for good
article.
CATTLE.-Beef on the hoof. 1925 so, gross;
$3.50 nett. Hogs, on the hoof, $5a6. Veal So so
s.. Lambs 81 50 to 50 so. Sheep So to So.
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Wanted Immediately.

THE subscriber wishes hire Thirty or Forty able
l. bodied n NEGROES for the balance OF the gear, or
by the month for which am willing to pay much more
than the usual wages the line My work situated
miles from ynchhurg in healthy part OF the county, near
Bethel.
Any person having for hire would do well to call
the subscriber who be found all at that places
on Mcdaniel * Lee, or Geo. Bagby, Lynchburg:
June 2S-ts JOHN EDDS
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.
LYING BURG M ARKETs

LYNcHBURG, June 27.
TOB.4CCO.-Inspected the past week, els hhds
g previously, 5l45 hhds
Receipts and sales continue large prices rather lower for
Shipping and stemming leafs. Sales range from so to $50
for Lugs to 450 for Common Middlng Leaf; $50 to
600 for good and fine shipping and Stemmng Out few hhds
at better prces0 Sc to for good and fine manufacturing
with high prices for extra hds few only of which have APP
pcarcd this week. and sold follows hid BY Mrs
Mary Tucker at Sl25O by VIM Pringle at Sl4; by W.
Hunter, at SlI.25, and atS22.25.
VIM Il. SMITH,
Commission Merchant.
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.V'OTkCE.
Ii persons, holding claims against the estate Of Captain
n Ed Crz, Decd particularly requested present
them, properly authenticated John G. Lee and Haymail
Crtz, exors Of Ed Cz, Decd for settlement We
DESTROYS to ascertain the demands against the said
JOHN G. LEE,
IIAYMAN CRITZ,
Exors Of Ed. Critz, decd.
Patrick county, Va, June 2S-2tf
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TOWN MEETING.

With the view Of paying due respect to The
memory of the late JAMES K. Polk, ex-President
of the United States, the citizens of Lynchburg
are requested to meet, at the Masonic Hail. on
Friday, the 29th inst, at 5 o'clock, P. Nj.
EDWIN MATTHEWS, Mayor.
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CASSITS NJ CI.AY

The last account, which is to the 22d inst..rep-
rcsents Mr.. Cassius NJ Clay to be recovering from
the wounds received in the muIderous conflict
with Mr.. Turner.
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7R,,I-road connection with this place; by "a
hne s'a'un7 and passin. :over country as IA
- r nY1;5' as any in the State:
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vi A R R | A G. E

Married on Tuesday evening, 10Th inst at tie house
of Mr. Jno Fitzpatrick. by the Rev Mr. Fox, Mr. ROB
ERT ROSS. merchant of this place, to Mrs. CATtA-
RlNE CHAYTOR Of Baltimore.
Patriot COPY
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CHOLERA.

Rchmond:-The Times gives returns Of the
interments in the public cemetery, from which il
appears that, from the 10Th May to the 23d inst,
inclusive, there have been l06 interments. Of
which FIrrY--rwo only were frori Cholera. This
is a very small number of deaths for Eve weeks
prevalence of an epidemic so dreaded. More
died in one dag, in Richmond in 1882 The az
cregate number of cases reported by the Board
of Health, during the period mentioned above is
1O2, and ofdeaihs 49-but three less than the
number of Cholera interments. This coincidence
ought to inspire confidence in the accuracy OF the
BOARD
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Prorisioas.- Bacon, 6; Beef, cts; Corn Meal
40 As cents.
Fo,r-Sia.
Uhea,-Red 20 cents; White IS.
Gran.-Corn 40 cts Oats Goa 80 cents.
Ctorer Seed No demand.
Uhiskey.-Saes at 25 a &c cents.
Beeslcar-lS cents.
Butter-Very dull 10 to l2a for No.. L.
Braudy-Apple, none Offering; Peach. none offering
Bar hon-$95 assorted and $50 60 when drawn to
order.
CoGcc-Rio to cents; Laguira s. to 9 Java l2s
Mocha 20.
Country Lmens-Tow l2and Flax Is.
Cotton Yarns-Saes IA to ID cents.
Feathers-30 to 50 cts
FIar Seed-Sales 50 cents
Fish-Herrngs. No. l., 81 50; Shad old 81 SO,
new s so.
Giaseng-25 cents
Hemp-We qnoe 6 to &c, in demand.
Liiseed Oils TO 70 cenls-dull.
Lard-6 g..
.NIolasses-West India 50 to 40 cts per gallon n
0. AZ to As cents.
Pdscr-Lump, S. TO 6.
Sugms-New Oreans6 to cents; Porto Rico to
cents; Clarified l2s cents; Loaf 4 t. l2s cents.
Sah.-$l.o7z q.
TMlor-9 to O. cents
Tu-$3.50 per Dbl
JJooi-23 to % cts. dull
II DOL R0Us-No demand
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Range of the Thermometer,
REPORTED FOR THE 0vIRGfNIANf BY
ID. B. PAYNE & BROTHER. Booksellers,
1 L,IIPILRl,
The Piedmont DiriSi0M Off Sons OF
TelNDerU1lCe. No. 1873,

Will have public celebration the 4th of July next on
which Bible Will be presented the Division by the
Ladies OF Liberty so several speeches will be deliver
All members OF the Order and public generally invited to
attend
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
Lieut.. Porter's Letter.
We call attention to the able letter of this
gentleman in another column.

GpWe are compelled to omit in this
number, just critique on Mr.. Roberts
representation Of Richard III, and Mrs.
Nichols representation Of the character OF
Elisabeth We had prepared an article
apologetic for an omission Of the date of the
year, in the copy we made yesterday Of Mr..
Holden's criticism on Tour to the Lakes y
by DR.. $. T. Barstow, more familiarly
known as the cold Man Of the Hills. -
They will both appear on Monday.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
5. W. DOWNS. OF LOUISIANA.

A vigorous debater, earnest in his pursuit
Of the right, legislator who looks always to
the general good, the strenuous opponent of
every measure that tends to build up the
interests Of the few in opposition to those of
the many, devoted to his public duties, fond
Of investigation and lelicitious in announcing
the results of his inquiries, liberal in his feel
ings towards those who may differ from him,
impulsive but honest in his impulses, for
chile writer and eminently reliable in his
counsels because of his love of the practical.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
JAMES NJ. MASON, OF VIRGINIA.

One who has proved himself to be a law
giver Of sound Judgment and correct discrim-
nation, not to be turned away by motives Of
expedency from the pursuit of the right, a
speaker and writer of great clearness Of
style, patient in investigation, a ready de-
batter and instructive, thoroughly versed in
the questions of public polity that agitate the
country, of moderate but decided views, es-
teemed for his rectitude Of conduct by all
who have the good fortune TO know him,
and. statesman worthy TO hold counsel
among his fellows.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
THOMAS ii. BENTON, OF MISSOURI.

A statesman Of vast learning, and unsur-
passed experience, industrious and system
attic in his labors to almost an incredible de-
gree, devoted to his country Of which he has
been an eminent benefactor, the father Of
the American Senate, bold and fearless in
the advocacy Of the measures he is the au-
thor Of, an original end a practical thinker,
patient in investigation, never resting until
he has made himself master OF the minuta
OF a subject, an extensive linguist, clear,
sonorous aud attractive speaker, possessing
infinite range Of logical and rhetorical pow
ers, thoroughly acquainted with every ques-
tion Of public policy in principle and in de-
tail, a mighty advocate Of what he holds to
be right and justice, pacificator IN the
counsels Of his country on more occasions
than one, jealous in the discharge of his
public duties and never-hagging, in season
and outoi season at his post, of underwriting
rectitude Of character, deliberate and sure in
his public acts, but never to be turned away
from their achievement by any obstacle
however imposing, firm and unyielding in
his resolves, and does well and completely
every thing he undertakes to do.
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r. $. BALDWIN or coNnEcrrcrr.

A clear-headed lawyer, sensible and a
practical speaker, firm in all his views Of
public questions, liberal and generous to
those who differ from him, an ardent parti-
san but always open to conviction Of error,
discreet and sure thinker, never speaks I'M
less he is prepared aud can shed new light
upon the subject-matter of dsbate, not sec
tlona in his views Of public policy, but deer-
ly imbued with national feelings, active in
the discharge Of his public duties, Of courte-
Gus manners in debate and a Trustworthy
legislator aud statesman.
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that lofty bearing which seeks to make the
Senate an assemblage Of gentlemen equal in
every respect to each other,

JOHN c. CALHOUN, OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
A Hercules in the labor OF human thought, a
statesman in word and deed, a legislator who
is governed in his action by constant re-
ference to first principles, an orator Of the
Demosthenian order, using language to ex-
press his ideas with skill peculiar to him
self, a speaker and writer of thoughts and
not Of words, a logician whom it is delight
ful to follow but impossible for ordinary minds
TO initiate, whose style Of writing and speak
ing has all the severity and chasteness and
solidty Of the Doric in architecture, Of a
large experience in public affairs in which he
has played an important part, parliament
tary debater without superior in any coun-
try, illustrious for great deeds in the cabi-
net and in the legislative halls, one who has
tried the summit Of legislative power and
dignity, and proved himself to be worthy Of
the trust, and in his wisdom so iar-seeing as
almost to be prophetic.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
ALBERT c. GREENE, OF RHODE ISLAND,

A statesman Of signal abilities whether he
be head in public debate or from the closet,
a speaker who tastens the attention Of his
auditor, maniiesting in his public acts clear
perception Of the wants Of his country, free
from sectional influences, looking abroad
over the vast domain of the republic and
acting for the benefit Of the whole, a con
vincing reasoner upon questions Of public
polity, the strong advocate Of justice in gov
ernmental action, and enjoying the unlimited
confidence Of Senators forhis high integrity,
his vast requirements and the patriotic de-
votion Of his eminent talents to the devel-
opement Of correct legislation.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
HENRY JOHNSON, OF LOUISIANA.

A statesman Of large experience, rich in
the possession Of administrative powers, in
deiatigable in his official labors, the author
OF more acts Of Legislation than commonly
fall to the lot Of legislators, clear and salts
factory speaker, sustaining his country al
ways before party, the untiring and success
full advocate Of the rights of the citizens in
their claims upon Congress for redress, ex-
ercising great and deserved influence in the
public councils by his modest demeanor and
the constantly manifest integrity Of his pur-
poses, and relied on for his counsel because
of his moderation, his high sense Of private
and public justice, and his habits Of investi-
eating before Judging.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
S. A. DOUGLASS, OF ILLINOIS,

Approaching the most difficult public
questions with determination to settle
them, presenting them to the Legislative
mind in practical form, seeking on all oc-
casons to divest the subjects which he han
dies of all ultraism, well-skilled in the STRAIT
egg of debate and fearless in the proclama-
ton of his opinions, appealing in his speeches
to the reason Of his hearers and not to their
passions, exhibiting in the management Of
his subject mathematical exactness that
carries conviction home to the most careless
heafer, imbued with all the influences Of
true craftsmanship and commanding the ad-
mifation and confidence of all by his temper
ate and prudent zeal in the discharge OF his
duties, and constantly manifested desire to
act for the good Of the whole country.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
ALruEus, rELcH OF MICHIGAN.

Calm and discriminate in his judgment
upon public questions, always prepared to
DO his duty, patient in investigation and
contributing largely to the fund Of legislative
knowledge, a strong and pointed speaker,
unassuming in the utterance of his opinions
but relying upon their truthfulness to make
their way, faithful to his legislative duties,
well-versed in all the questions Of the day
and taking that side, which looks in his cs-
tImation TO the best promotion Of the public
good, generous and frank in his department
and possessing the esteem Of his brethren Of
the Cenate in deserved degree, because Of
his straight forward honesty.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
W. K. SEBASTIAN, OF ARKANSAS.

Bringing vigorous intellect and a sound
judgment to The discharge Of his senatorial
duties, ready speaker and to the point,
prompt in assuming responsibility when it is
required of him, quick in his perception Of
the right and diligent in pursuing it, judici-
Gus in his counsels and enjoying the conf
dence Of those who know him in an eminent
degree, exhibiting in all his acts sincerity
of purpose that wins the sympathy of those
with whom he is associated and displayinga
moderation that commands the attention of
those opposed to him in principle when he
undertakes TO advise.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
JAMES 4. pEARcE, OF MARYLAND.

A lawgiver Of conservative counsels, a
sale and prudent statesman, one who acts for
the benefit Of the whole and not Of part,
pleasing speaker and instructive, a ready and
shrewd debater, master Of the subjects he
approaches TO speak upon, Of varied and ex-
tensive requirements, firm in the assertion Of
his opinions yet tolerant Of the opinions Of
others, free from all ultraism and therefore
a successful lawgiver, and holding high
and deserved place in the esteem Of his bre-
thren because of the many virtues that grace
his eminent character.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
nrRscHEL '. IonNsoN, or GEORGIA..

A sound thinker and man of deliberation,
aiming to know the truth before he acts, Of
deserved weight of character in the Senate
for his sense Of justice and moderation, an
agreeable orator, one who marshals his IDEAS
with great precision for the calculation Of his
subject, possessed Of an eminently logical
mind, solicitous for the exercise Of the lcgis-
latiye power SO as TO promote the best inter-
ests of the Union, bringing to the work of
legislation a mind well-stored with all that
is Of value to the lawgiver, Of inAexible in
tegrity and proverbial honesty, and diligent
in the execution Of his public duties.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
THOMAS ]. RusK, OF TEXAS.

A statesman of moderate counsels in all
things and rich in the possession Of practical
knowledge, a speaker who is capable Of en-
claiming his audience by the strong sense he
utters, a searcher after truth which he knows
is not found in extremes, Legislator who
seeks 10 make laws for the benefit Of the
whole and not Of few, sage and judicious
in his counsels, eminently esteemed by those
WHO know him as a safe and. prudent friend
and iegardedby the Senate as a man whose
opinions are not lightly given and conse-
quently are valued the more highly
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
SAMUEL 5. PHELPS, OF VERMONT.

One Of the soundest lawyers of the age,
thoroughly conversant with the difficult sub
ject of finance, an orator who manages his
subject with eminent skill, practical legis-
lator, Of large experience in public affairs
and distinguished for varied and solid attain
ments, enjoying the high confidence of the
Senate for his unwavering integrity Of pur-
pose and his judicious counsels, eminent
for his sound Judgment of men and things,
active and energetic in the discharge of his
public duties aud esteemed by all who know
him as statesman whose acquaintance it is
privilege to enjoy.