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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRFsIDEN

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
Ephram G. S1ner. Of New York. to be Charge
dAfaires q the United States The Republic u Glate-
mall,
Alexander Ramsey. IF Pennsylv to be Governor Of
thu Territory If NInes1a. ia the place IF VIM fen
nington declined Md. hi.
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THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN,
LYNCiEBURG. APHIE. 9. 1919.

We are. authorised 70 announce JOHN WILLS
ESQ. candidate for reelection, as one Of the
Delegates 70 the General Assembly, from the
county Of Campbell.
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Telegraphed for The Baltimore oun: =,
N.sHINGToN, April 81 P. NJ.
Appointments. SC.

Mr. T. Davis, Of New York, has been appointed
Despatch Agent in connection with the Post Office at
tile c,ty IF New York.
M Johu Warren has received the appointment Of
Clerk II the Solicitor of the Treasurer
The Cabinet was in session to day. but 50 far as have
been able to ascertain. nothing Of importance done.
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We are authorised 10 announce Bovine
CLARK, ESQ. as candidate to represent the coun-
ty Of Campbell in the next General Assembly.
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We are requested to state that HENRY HALE
WOOD is not candidate to represent the county of
Campbell N the next House Of Delegates.
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We are authorised To announce JAMES IRVINE,
Esq candidate for reelection a. one Of the Del
cgate9 the county Of Campbell.
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The above i COMPILED from hp several railroad reports
to 'ha legislatures of elS and 49, The length Of tile
ads, given ayjVe include branches where any have
Been 5ult Iha Western rold has 81 miles IL double
track. Worcester I. Lowell 2j Fich5ug ~ Taste m
lG. Providence rs, Nashua &C. Maine IS and Old Col
ony lin all. POS miles. At the beginning of this
year, therefore, there were 1916 miles of raroad track
completed and in use, in this and the adjoining States
During the ~ thIre years there have been reported,
by different corporations, lUS fatal accidents viz "a
passengers b. employees, ana 81 other persons The
ports n this particular, believed 70 be incomplete,
some Of the companies failing % return the number Of
cIdenlS. SereH'een billions passenge,s have been
RED over the roads within the three years.
The average speed Of passenger on the Massachu
sets railroads j. 23.l3 miles per hour.
The average speed If freight is II 3J miles per
hour.
The casualties. -5G killed. 65 injured.
During he ra7t year, about 800 miles If railroad have
been put in operation the various lines leading Bus
ton. many Of which far from being completed.
The miles of railroad finished in New York it is be
eyed. do not exceed 80. There is 6Sl miles Eds
Express
The whole number Of miles in the United States is
stated at GI2l Of which nearly sixth part in Mas
sachnsetts
The extent Of railroad finished in England At he end
Of The year 1913, and in operation was 1920 miles
structed cot Of tl3l 900 900 sterling 1928 000
UOG
ne average cost per mile IS about ) 42lOJ.
These roads are thoroughly built, generally with two
or more tracks.
There is road in this country which cost the aver
Y The English lines excepting perhaps the Reading
Railroad il Pennsylvania
Tile traffic On the English roads in AS amounted ID
flO092 i00 or more than St7 600
The net returns absut "a 100 per cent on the
outlay.
The expense of working the English roads is less than
fifty per cent, of the gross earnings.
The expense ofwurking the Massachusetts roads is
fraction over itty>fuur Per cent.
The list IF Railroad Corporations from which no re-
turns have been received, embraces % Companies.
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As might have been expected, the press,
IN all directions, is commenting upon the
events that have recently transpired be-
tween the Secretary of State and the Min
lister of France. The finale is an unusual
one, and Of national concern. Ii is made
so from the necessity Of the case, from
which there was no escape, on the part of
this Government, but with disgrace. II
has been met promptly, and with becom-
ing dignity, decision, and courtesy. It
involved single point of national honor,
which had its origin in either the bad tenn
per of the minister, M. Poussin, OF in his
ignorance of the courtesy that is due to
government in his official intercourse.
However unprovoked and fragrant we
may view this insult, and however much
the Minister Of Foreign Affairs of the
French Republic may have misconceived
the points in the case, il leaves no grounds
Of apprehension that it can disturb the
harmony and good feelings that have been
cherished so long between the two coun-
tries.
No nation has been more punctilious in
protecting its honor than France; no nation
has clearerperceptions of what is due from
one government to another in It's high and
delicate official intercourse, than France !;
no nation has more settled forms of diplo
matte propriety. These are considerations
that will guide her in this matter, as they
will guide us. What would be an insult
from minister at Washington, would be
under like circumstances an insult at Paris.
What would make it point of honor to the
Government Of the United States, would
make it such TO the republic of France by
Transporting positions
The course taken by our Government is
not novelin the history of nations. All the
measures we have adopted rest upon set
tied principles, recognised by all govern
ments, and from which no exceptions can
be taken that would not be captious and
indefensible.
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From the Union of September %.

II is singular that the two Frenchmen who have
done the greatest justice to institutions, and ap
preciated them the best, (the one showing the
structure of those institutions and the other the
practical working of the interchangeable great i'm
provements which have taken place under those
institutions,) should be the two men who are
at points with our Secretary of State.
From The Union of September 81.
We understand that the last and long letter of NJ
de Tocqueville to which referred in our yester-
days paper expressed very concilatory sentiments
and strong desire to remove all difficulties in re-
gard to M. Poussin's notes. and that the character
Of this communication has been informally made
known TO our Government, but not by M. Poussn
We learn that NJ. Poussin has left Washington
for New York
We think 1t proper to add, that we derive these
statements in no shape, direct or indirect, from
himself.
Notwithstanding the modest disclaimer
OF such connexion, in the last line of the
last paragraph, we suppose the extracts
We have cited above sufficiently establish
the claim Of the Union to be considered
as the official organ of the French gov
eminent in this country.
The Union has already taken sides with
NJ. PousSIN against Commander CARpEN-
DER; it now takes sides with M. DE
ToceUEvILLE and M. PoUssIN against
the Secretary of State.
II is painful to reflect that we have a
journal at the very seat of Government
taking the part of foreign nations against
the United States. The spectacle is really
shocking to contemplate.
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There is nothing in the policy of this
Government OF that of France, that can or
ought to change the permanent relations Of
peace. They rest upon the early and deep
foundations of national sympathy, national
interest, and national ties. They were
cemented by the blood Of France and the
blood of our own infant republic in the
struggle of our revolution. They have
lived through every vicissitude and trial
Of each country-and why or how can the
bond be severed now! And least Of all,
upon point of national honor, the preser-
walton of which France knows we will
never surrender, and which can but make
us more worthy of her friendship.
The unanimity with which the press
excepting the Union in all directions
sustains the course taken by the President,
is the tribute of patriotism paid to cause
that is just, and proves that party has no
disturbing voice when the honor of the
country demands prote ction.
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MrRcIFuL VICTORIA letter appears in the
London Times from officer engaged in the battle
of Goojerct, who speaks of his exploits after the
Sikhs were defeated, in the following humane man
ner
'..The enemy were in the sands trying to escape,
and our men knocking them like dogs. Every
toolnded Sikh was either shot or bayoneted.
rushed up with few of the grenadiers, and found
four men reloading their pieces; three were bayo-
neted, and ,cas hacking a,oay at the head Of the
fourth, when Compton, Of the grenadiers, shot him.
The last shot was fired at an unfortunate Goorer,
who was seated quietly reading their Grunth We
waited at this place for about two hours, and can
assure you they were about the joliest two hours
ever passed. ] never enjoyed a bottle of beer 80
much in all my life!'
What comment upon war! Such savage bru-
tally Is, however, unusual, even among our own
Indians.
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(ooMnUNIcATEp.
Mr.. Whtttlesey's Address.

The address Of MIR. Whittlesey at Rockville pub
lished in the Republic, does him great honor, both
mentally and morally. Its general soundness Of
views on the subject of agriculture is accompanied
with moral observations and precepts of the highest
value Agriculture, the first of arts is in this pro-
duction estimated at its appropriate value. The
views OF the Father of his Country, with respect to
large section of the United States brought for
ward to stimulate improvement in that section.
Whether all exactly agree with him in reference to
the comparative excellence Of that with other
tons OF the Union or not, they will admit that
section which drew forth such eulogy from SO
great man as Washington, and so rejecting an
observer OF the climates and products of this Union
must be susceptible Of very high improvement.
The remarks Of MIR. Whittlesey, both theoreti-
cal and practical, will richly reward the reader
They an index to the elevated character of the
A
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MIR n Adams, writing from Lac-qui- parle
Minnesota, the 9Th ult, gives the Central H'atoh-
man the following fact relative to the Dacota or
Sioux Indians
The Sioux nation b. estimated AT about 25,ODO
or SO,pO souls The territory now occupied by
these hesthcn y vast, and much Of IL very fertile
II lies chiefly within 40 and as degrees Of north lat
itude and stretches from the St Peters ON the east
the Missouri on the west The great mass Of this
nation is, az yet, IN savage state The influence
81 civilization is in the dis uise Of rum whisky and
tobacco. The main dependence for = livelihood. a.
yet, IL by hunting. There are some bands on the
Mississippi and down the mouth Of The 81
Peters, that receive annuties, and for whom the
United States government provides farmers. These
fare comparatively well but the great mass are
obliged 70 depend upon game for subsistence To
hunt j. part Of their religion, and they have god
who presides over the hunting department. The
native women plant small fields Of corn. They
sometimes dig up their fields with their hoes plant
the corn hoe IL, gather IL and store IL away, with
out the least assistance the part of the men. A.
in all heather countries, the female ser IL shame
fully degraded The women cut and carry the
wood, water, and all heavy burdens-build the
house make moccssns, plant and gather and
when travelling, they walk, carrying tent and
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wage for service done merchant vessel
stranded on the very rock upon which the
Eugene was RUM We have already cited
the law of nations bearing upon this point,
and now we will present a particular case,
which is more conclusive from the fact
that its location is identical with the strand
ing of the Eugene. Out of tenderness to-
wards the Union we would omit the follow
ing narrative, but that an American officer,
whom reckless Opposition would sacri-
fee in palliating foreign arrogance and in
gratitude, has more substantial claim
upon our duty than vindictive partisan
has upon our charity.
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GCoPY.1
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Sept. 25, lS49.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Sept. 25, lS49.
SIR Having observed in the public
prints that Mr.. Poussin, the French min
lister, was very much shocked that Com
mander Carpenter should have claimed
salvage for getting a French vessel off the
reef near Vera Cruz, after she had been
abandoned by her commander, | take the
liberty to inform the Department, that, in
the early part Of 1880, | was attached to
the United States sloop-of-war Peacock,
and while lying at the island of Sacrif-
clos, near Vera Cruz, in company with the
French corvette Ceres, and English brig
of-war Fairy, at daylight one morning we
discovered vessel on one of the reefs of
that port, with signal of distress flying
Boats were Immediately despatched from
the three vessels to render assistance. On
arriving at the vessel, she proved to be the
English brig Ant, from London, bound to
Vera Cruz. After using every exertion,
we could not succeed in getting her off.
The captain of the brig, seeing that it was
hopeless case, abandoned her, and re-
quested that we should save the cargo, if
possible. We commenced the work, and
labored for three or four days. The Off
GERS and men, with the boats from the
French corvette, saved goods to the amount
of $4,000; those from the English brig,
$23, 900; and those from the Peacock,
over 100000. We all received salvage,
at the rate of 335 per cent, awarded by
the court at Vera Cruz.
| am, respectfully, your ob't serv't,
S. H. STRINGHAM,
Captain, U. S. N.
Hon. VIM. BALLARD Preston,
Sec. of the Navy, Washington, D. C..
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The late Danish blockade caused such an sccu.
mutation of goods ut Hamburg and Hull, that now
during the rect Of the season, to transport them be-
tween those ports.
Mr.. Bancroft had farewell dinner given 20 him
st Liverpool, at which he said that the present Ad.
ministration in the United States entertained tn.
same feelings towards England as their predeccs.
sors.
General Csysignso is threatened With consump-
ton.
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TIL Z r Z ? L B Lie.
WASHIN GTON:
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. %, 1s49.
o F F / CHA L..

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
SOLOMON F. HALLIDAY, of Florida, to
be Receiver of Public Moneys at New
Evansville, Flori da, vice George H. Smith,
who declines the office
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OCEAN STEAMERs.-Mr. j. M. Woodward, of
New York. yesterday closed contracts for the build
ing, here, of two steamships, which to be fitted
out and full-rigged at this port
They are to be three masted vessels, the main
masts standing 80 feet from the deck. Their
length is TO be l65 feet, hold 10 feet beam "a feet
We suppose the enterprsing proprietors rely
upon the action of the Supreme Court of the United
States to clear the Ohio river of Instructions in
der that they may get their vessels to Judge
Grier's opinion very clearly foreshadows the re-
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FRon THE Y Elbow sTosr.-The steamer Amelia,
Captain ID. Finch, reached this port last evening
from the mouth Of the Yellow Stone river She
brings, as passengers, Doctor Russell and Mr.. Rob-
ertson, from Fort Laramie; Colonel MackAy, U. s.
Quartermaster, was left at Fort Leavenworth. The
Amelia left this city on the 9Th Of June last, and
after considerable difficulty and toll reached the
point Of her destination. She then returned TO
Council Bluffs, and took in another freight for the
company posts ON the Upper Missouri, and on her
present return trip has cargo Of furs and robes
for r. Choutesu, jr Co, Of this city, consisting
Of LIS packs buffalo robes, l22 packs Of furs and
skins, and l2S sacks buffalo tongues.
The gentlemen who came down from Fort Lara
ME report that the last OF the trains Of the emf
grants passed that point between the l4th and 18th
Of August. The grass the Plains excellent,
and the last trains were getting ON remarkably
well
The cholera had ragged 10 a considerable extent
among the Indians in The vicinity Of Fort Laramie
but bad subsidized. So far information could be
acquired IL had also disappeared among the Indians
lower down. In fact, II had not been as severe
among the tribes the Missouri river M with those
more remote.
The gentlemen by this boat bring a confrma.
ton of the death Of Miss Fanny White Of this city
Missouri Republican.
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The corner stone Of the new Custom house at
PASSPORT laid the 18th inst, with masonic
and other ceremonies, by David Granger, p. M.
M. c., whose age is 81 years The new building is
to be of brick, and was designed by Mr. Bryant, of
Boston.
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few years since American ship belonging
to Messrs. Hargous & Co., in clearing from Next
can port, was obliged to leave her anchor in the
harbor with buoy attached. Shortly after, a
British man of war, in going out, caught the
American anchor, and drew it up, and demanded
salvage. Messrs. Hargous & Co. paid the demand,
and have now in their possession the salvage re-
ceipt for ninety dollars !-Ne,o York Mirror.
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EDMUND FLAaG, esq, Private Secretary of Mr..
flanagan, United States Minister to Berlin, ar
rived at New York few days since, from Europe,
and has gone west. Mr.. Hannegan, by the last
counts, was at Paris
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baggage, while the men, mounted ON horseback,
canter on ahead and at their leisure dsInount and
smoke till the comes up, the tent 10 pitched and
food ready; then they eat, either 10 he down and
sleep, or TO rise up and play Of buying wives, IT
is common among this people. When woman Is
thus bought she is at the mercy of the purchaser
and although she may be well pleased TO live with
him. she is liable at any time TO be thrown away,
or nut aside that her husband may suit himself
better in the choice of another. Hence you see the
marriage institution it exists here, Is but little
else than a mere custom of convenience for those
who control it. The power by which it is regulated
is confined 20 the one party alone, while the other
is forced To confess herself widow, and her chill
dren orphans, though their father yet lives. Such
thing as parental authority Is scarcely known
here. There seems 10 be no restraint upon the
children and youth. They left TO grow up rude,
wild and uncultivated as the game they pursue.
MoTTo ON THE BRIDAL RING.-A young gentle
man, of fine intellect and noble heart was suddenly
snatched by the hand of death from all the endear
ments of life. Surrounded by every thing that
could make existence pleasant and happy-a wife
can love, and friends devoted to him; the summons
came, and he lay upon the bed of death. But few
short years ago she to whom he welded placed
bridal ring upon his finger, upon the inside of
which he had a few words privately engraved.
The husband would never permit the giver to read
them, telling her the day would come when her
wish should be gratified, and she should know the
secret. Seven years glided away, and day or
two since when conscious that he must soon leave
his wife forever, he called her to his bedside and
with his dying accents told her that the hour had
at last come when she should see the words upon
the ring she had given him The young mother
took il from his cold finger, and, though heart
stricken with grief, eagerly read the words-'I
have loved thee on earth-I will meet thee in
heaven"
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In March last grand combined attack was made
upon three principal slave depots at New Ccstrcs,
Trade Town, and Old Cestres, on the borders of
Liberia. The attack was conducted by detach-
ment OF French sailors and marines from vessel Of
the French squadron and the Liberisn militia. The
United States corvette Yorktown drew up within
cannon shot, and observed the progress Of the sf-
fair. The French and Liberians we're perfectly
successful, taking and burning the slave depots,
capturing their piratical proprietor, Antonio Rodr
gucr, and hbersting from their irons forty one Ar
rican prisoners.
The Countess Of Sander, daughter Of the ancient
fsvorite Of de-potism, Metternich, has gone to
Paris, to persuade by her personal eloquence, one
Of the most famous French physicians to visit her
father, in London, where he seems 20 be sinking
into stupor.
The Alton Telegraph says that proposals for con-
tracts for the Alton and Springfield railroad will
probably I've published in short time.
SAT- RIVE AND IT'S TsBUThRiEs.-h Locofoco
schoolmsster, wishing TO quiz Wing urchn in
the geography class, inquired, I" Master Jenkins
where does Salt river take its rise, and what arc its
principal tributaricsl'
/" Salt river" gravely replied Master jenkins
4" rises wherever political party happens TO fall
and it, principal tributaries, at present, are two
branches Of Jocofocoism in New York"
The schoolmsster tainted.
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The BUTLER DIvoRcE CAsE.-We learn that this
long contested suit is now finally settled. The
judges of the court of common pleas have decreed
divorce between the parties, Pierce Butler and
Mrs. Frances Anne Butler. The language of the
decree is in these words:
"And now, the 9th day of August, in the year
OF our Lord lS49, the return of Thomas Dunlap,
esq, examiner Of the dispositions Of the witnesses,
taken before him on the part Of the lbellant, was
presented and filed. September 3, ls49, on motion
OF George M Dallas, esq, rule to show cause why
divorce should not be decreed, whereupon the court
on the 22d day Of September lS49, after mature and
solemn elaboration, being satisfied herewith and
proclamation being duly made for the respondent
TO come forth, and she not appearing, the court do
order, adjudge, and decree, that the said Pierce
Butler, the libellant, be divorced and separated
from the bond of matrmony contracted with the
said Frances Anne Butler, the respondent and that
all and every the duties, rights and claims accru-
ing either of the said parties by reason Of the said
marriage shall henceforth cease and determine
and the said parties be severay at liberty to marry
again in like manner if they never had been
married"
Ma. WKBsr ER.-Mr Webster arrived in town
from Marshfield yesterday. Some little remnant
Of his annual catarrh appears to be still lingering
upon him, but he seems otherwise in excellent
health He is in town, we believe, for the purpose
of fulfilling promise TO attend the first fair Of the
Norfolk County society, which takes place to-
morrow Boston Atlas