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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16
y q $ L y ON MEN
LAND FOR SALE.

virtue "a deed OF trust executed by James Diuwiddie
- to W M H. Avcret and John s Blair and Of record in
me Clerk office OF the County Court OF Campbell the IN
dersgued one OF The Trustees in said deed en-
powered by said deed TO act without the cooperation of the
her trustee WI proceed on the premises, the 18th day
OF August, 1919, at O'Clock. Nj to sell the TRACT or
LAND conveyed in said deed Tor the purposes of the trust
sad Tract OF Land located on Wards Bridge Turnpike
bout four miles from ynchbarg, ad 1inng the lands of
H. Lynch, Edward Johnson and others, contains about
One Hundred Acres.
and has on it the requisite buildings and mpoy for
family The title believed TO be unqestionabe, h the
Undersigned will only convey the purchaser such title as
rested in him by the deed OF trust aore aid
JOHN s. BLAIR.
Terms of sale CASH. Trnstec
Aug 2-t1TA
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16

The British .2mericdn Leugue.-rhe convention
gained by this body al Kingston. resolved the 30lh
to adjourn, not sine die, but to the day when the Provin
cal Parliament shall he called together; then it will re-
sumo lis sessions Meantime the committee appointed
for the purpose s to prepare address advocating the
union Of all the Provinces
/; is asserted in sane Of the correspondence from Can
ada, thai the expectation If those engaged in This League
is that The yuer PROVINCES will decline their plan OF a
federal uniou, aud ien they will prapose annexation to
the United States What foundai,n there is lvr this i'm
poIani statement we'haye not been able 10 learn.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16
CARTER & N0WLIN,
GR0CERS, COMM SIS ON & FORWARD ING AGENTS
a.HEKEeHrESG.


IIAyEI IN STORE and now receiving large ana de-
srabe stock OF GOOD which they will sell low Tor
cash or in exchange Tor country produce. The follow
comprise part:
20 hhds ~ O. and Rico Sugars,
10 do and bbs. Molasses,
125 bags Rio, Laguira and Java Coffee,
10 boxes Woolsey's Loaf Sugar,
10 bbls crushed ground and clarified do
200 kegs Nails from 4 TO 40 dy.,
30 do box and lining do
10 boxes 81 10 and lo% II Glass,
125 sides Sole Leather,
10 bbls. Tanners OIL
90 realms cap and letter Paper
30 kegs blasting Powder,
30 do Ky. Rife do
30 boxes adlmantiue and tallow Candles,
10 do bunch Rasins,
2 tierces RICE,
Screams wrapping Paper,
$50 sacks Salt,
IN bbls. Mackerel,
1920 lbs bstered steel,
. 500 do shear and cast do
20 boxes Cheese,
s5tA bbls. rectifcd Whisky,
10 do apple Brandy,
40 do American do
Otard, Seignet and J. Durapd Brandy, Rum and Gin,
S. Maaaria Port and Malaga Wine,
= I, I, Al an3-6-4 Domestics,
Nos | and Oznaburgs, Blankets, Calcoes, Checks,
Boots, WOOL Hats Caps, &c. SC. They respectfully invite
their friends and the public generally, in want OF CHEAP
GOODS, to call and exaininetlem
Nov N-ts
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Norwood TAVERN for Rent.
IslSSdDI.gITHepy.

VTN1E PARTNERSHIP existing between Moses Lacy and
L A. b. Garland, under the st yle and firm of LACY &
GARLAND, dissolved by mutual consent the ls in
slant Mr. A. ID. ryree, having purchased the entire inter
of the said a. b. Garland in the aforesaid concern the
said A. d. Tyree and Moses Lacy alone authorised
collect the debts due thereto, and all persons claims
Eainst said firm, will apply to them for the payment of the
MOSES LACY.
Ang 9-ts A. B. GARLAND.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16

The Court Martial summonrj to ny I.ieat. Ejh
brown, oi the Public Guard which convened the Ar
motY on Monday last hne been diss lv i, the charges
aud SPECIFICATIONS preferred by Cap. Chas. Dnm,ck
having been wilhdrawo by him. We unders'and 1t.
Bmwn has rendered his resignation Of the p,st of Lieu
tenant the Recognition 10 take effect the Isl Noyem-
bur next,
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One Hundred Acres.
VOCAL MUSIC,

mi r. PERKINS assisted by Mrs Perkins, in the
ZNA Juvenile Glasses. will open School for inslrnc-
ton in VOCAL MUSIC, in the large basement room
of the Masonic Hall, 10 on Tuesday evening
the 9th inst IN order To the wishes of Parents aud
all others who feel interest in this branch OF educan
the Juvenile Class will meet The Schuol ,om al
half past O'Clock, Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
Evenings. The Adult Class. viii meet on Monday
Wednesday, and Friday nights, at O'Clock
Having had many years experience in Teaching we
believe this School will ofsr facilities for acquieng
knowledge of the Elementary principles combined with
the practice of Music, but seldom enjoyed in any com
MUMMY. The Terms also are such as to afford whole
families the opportunity of attending the LECTURES
Parents and all others ed are invited To meet
az the School room, with the Juvenile Class on Iuesd,y
evening, when the system and plan Of teaching will be
explained
TERMS.
Juvenile Glass, = q M
Adults, . "a
~ The course consists Of twenty -four lessons or Lee
lures
ReFERENCES
Rev. Samuel B Wilson,
Union Theol gical Seminary tr'nce Edward
Wm. III. Grant, leader of Prof Choir \
Charles ID. Yale, R;cbmonJ i.
George r. Peake, -,
James Mcclure, leader of Prof Choir, I "
w. H. White. S'
e. C. Wexford + Fred'bs
Col H. Mercer, I
June Ats
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16

Tie Danve Register OF Fday records melancho-
" accident IN the administration " medicine. which hap
p"nsd few DAYS previnus nnar Wards Bridge Piitsyl-
vana county. The wife and twa Of Mr.. Adams
were sick Of chll' and evers and tho attending phys-
clan. DR. Johns. having occasion 10 administer aunne
Ut which he happened to have none on haad sen. To
Lynehbug for supply, but laled TO receive il nj the
aplnin time Expressing his regret his disappunt-
mont in ba presence Of lady whose deceased husband
was physician. he informed BY her that she culd
supply him with the neeled medicine. aud therenpan
brought small wal labelled "qnnine.o and containing a
substance very like tina, article which, indeed after
tasting II aud ninutely examining It. DIR. johns himself
iook Ia be qulnne. Improved however he something
more ala in is effects. for in a very short time after Il
had hren administered to The PATIENTS they all three d.
ed. |. aaupposcd Ia have heon arsenic or mon phia..
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16
SUGAR. Coffee, &C.

Is barrels Clarified Sugar, III
10 hhds brown Sugar, -
100 bag Rio Coffee,
10 bags prime old Java Ceflee ri
Is barrels prime .. Sugar, -
just received and ior sale low.
Aug. 9--ts 1lNsLLf lAflfvhs
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and will continue he COMMISSION AND FORW ARD
ING BUSINESS III the house occupied by the late firm
the Basn where shall be happy execute the orders of
friends, heretofore, aud will pay particular attention
TO the sale Of all kinds e Produce, and respectfully soa
continuance OF patronage heretofore extended TO the late firm
OF l.. s G.. MOSES LACY,
Avg. Cts A. - TYREE.
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R 6 F E R E N C E S .
.NOtice 10 Wool sr0,ccrs.

'HEhEi IS Naming immediately the Black Water Cot
which the highest price will be paid in Cotton Yarns. Woal.
len leans, cash. HAS = CREyvI1SG>v
Aug. Pts -''
Republican and Patriot dv)
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16

Some estimate Of The hearless and barharnus charac
of Austrian warfare may be frIne1 from the single
fact that capital cities have been bnnbafdrd by Aus
TRAN generals siHce March, 1913 These Milan
Crarow Prague, femberg, Vienna, Afad. Bresria
Peslh. Venice, and Ancpna M mode of warfare can be
bardnent of cities. II 10 in which non begerents
suffer often than those actively engaged. Private
property u an immense amount. is nseessly sacrificed
The aged the sick and the epirss, perish from the
missiles The flames klnded ny their expl ,son Thou
sands of HE innocent aud uno1pdng doomed
povety, aud perhaps death certain, though more
slow. in consequence. In Pesih alone. the amount Of
private property destroyed than five milloas
Of doarsl This may enable our readers form smne
idea Of the amount Of ruin which the porna and apos
toc Government Of Austria has brought upon its people
- Boston .Hias
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16

OREeoN.--A censns Of the inhabitants Of Oregon has
recently been TAKEN and shows thai the number OF the
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16
NEW CONCERN.
LACY Il TYE4EE.

vTNHE FIRM of LACY & GARLAND, having been dis
solved the LIST inst the undersigned have entered in
10 partnership under the firm of
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NOTICE.

HEREBY forcwam all persons from credfifg me in any
manner of form CT, without assent written
order. bfso' l. fi-EASh4>iS'
Iulv 2-ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16

N1OLA Barrels best Sugar House Syrup and
WI n u Molasses-lvst receiving and Tor sale low a
June 2I--ts McCOBKLE * SIMPSON.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16
TOh0CCO SCresCs.

WE have for sale,
w good Tobacco Flattening Presses,
| snail Box Press, which we-wil sell on aeeommo
dating terms.
July II Is MrG~sknE SIMPSON
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16
Loaf Sugar.

NA HALE boxes as FEW ARTS" STANDARD Loaf sugar,
= = for sale consignment ,# ,,,,,
July 9th, 1Si9-ts
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Il quality can be found at
Aug Cts T1NSI.EY TAfloRS.
< ALT 800 PRIME SACKS SALT, Just received and
- tor sale by T1NSLLf < TAYLOR.
Aug 9-ts M
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-16

- n ~ INV IN 7 NNIlTN MIN T.
We have seldom met with any hing more witiily de
rhed Than the annexed account OF lale scene in thr
nulsh Inuso of 1, n,n,,,,. - ~
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17
The Southern Address.

We make no apology for the space which this
Address occupies in eur columns today, as we
knew we could publish nothing more important
or more interesting to our readers In the pu,
rity and yigor Of It's style, in its firm and loly,
BIT moderate tone, and in the c,carness md H..
rcsistbe force with which it arrays the facts and
arguments bearing on the SUBJECT Of Northern
aggrossions on Southern rghls~-rigbts solemn.
" guaranteed By the Constitutional s not sur.
pas.od by any documen, that has ever emauated
from The pgess Of TINS country since the days Of
our Revelation. Every statement seems 10 have
been cautiously made, every word carefully and
ludicously selected TrGh, justice snd the
guarantees Of the Constitution are It's basis and
establish the prop,iety o., .fs appeal Fiji is sec,
ijooaI in It's form and complaining III It's tone il
is made so ~ sectional aggressions on cur rights,
Facts only are get forth, calmly and farjessIy,
hlt.wilhsut any bitter dcnmcialiors Of our North,
ern brethren, and he people Of the South are
lel to Judge and decide for themselves. No mode
Of action is suggested or recommended we are
only called upon to be united among ourselves in
w'aiseer we dete rl,re to DO i5r the pre- crvati0n
Of omrigtts, and the safely of cur ins.tu ions.
Such sn address, so calm aud dignifedso
Just and necessary to meet the crisis. it seems to
u, ongh' 10 have been signed by every
member oi Congress from the saye-hodng
States. Ouch Of them a. have refused their sig.
natures to il will have isnrtpl accountto settle
with their constituents,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17
MISSlSsIppIAN
NASHVILLE, Feb'y, 70, ls4o.
NIAGARA ARRIVED.

At LIVERPOOL. January 9th, Cotton freely
supplied al advanced rates--Fau upland a.
Mobile 4s--Jan &c; Corn and flour, yesterday
we're more cheerful, iaIl prices paid FOR both
Flour in bond sold in some instances at 27s 6.
To 25s gd To-day 2Gs was chained Tor bes
western Bacon declined one to two shilling,
rcr hundred, Lard cold from 8os to S6..
RoMc,--pope's protest proved failure.
IRELAND.--Writs Of error oyeruiecd--Smilh
O'Brien and felow-prsoners iotend appealing TO
House OF Lords Meagher resolved to submit to
ute--no nope of overlurnIng the verdict.
FRANcG.--De La iIanz elected Vice Pres
dent--moion dissolying assembly carried by u
splendid malority--eleyen steamers at Toul0n,
awaiting ers.--Rumored intention to support
the Pope.--Latest news speaks ofpro5abie abat.
donment Of the scheme. Red republicans ma.
king preparation at Lyons for f1ht.-'rhe pre-.
tence is resistance to party in assembly and ret.
dictionary clubs.
PARIS more actiye--Juno con'pirators to be
tried forthwith by high court.
Three per cents--iorty-tiye francs twenty FIVE
cents, five per cents, seventy five francs twenty
cents.
GERMANY devoid OF interest.
lrALY.-1Ae Pepe demands the intervention
Of Austria to resaa, him IN temporal ro@er.
SARDINIA and FRANCE strong y demonstrated
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17
ESH TELEGRAPH.
O'FSi"liy's Line.
DISPATCH FROM JACKSON J
FEE2E IN JACK son !
JACKSON, Mics, Feb, 10, le40.

JACKSON, Miss, Feb, 10, l84o.
The two,story building occupied by the
Messrs. Coats, as Timers Shop, was discoy.
cred to be on Fire, almost the 6rst intimation Of
which, was the bursting OF the flames through
the rool. The adjoining buildings, which being
all Of wood were soon ina blaze, and at 3 o.
clock the corner Of the square extending from
DR.. Wilson's dwelling to that Of Mr.. Hill &
ilcim. opposite the Ciy Hall was in ruins.
The extraordinary efforts Of the frempn and
citizens saved the entire business part Of tie
cts from Destruction; eight or nine buildings we're
cestroyed aud several industrious citizens have
suffered severely. Loss estimated AT twenty
thousand cocoon dollars.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17
A Turn out

OF the Son. Of remp.ra9cr viii take place on
the 22.l ins.. at 3 o'clock, F. VI, The members,
Of the o,der viii meet at the Masonic Hall at
halt past o'clock, when She procession viii he
formed aud march 10 the Cumberland Presblte.
ran Church. Brother Ak. Blythe will deliver
All address on the occasion. Thu public are re
spectiuily Invited. J. II. SHELL, r. s.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

Or The Hon Henry Clay has been elected
b. the Kentucky Legislature to the United States
Senate FOR SIX years fromtLe IN. Of March neI;.
Mr. Gay is now 10 New Oleaa,, aud it is hardly
probable thatbe win attend he special session Of
the Senate, which will meet aner the All o.
arch, next, in order to act upon the nomina.
tons Of Gen. Taylor. It's thought that Mr.. Clay
viii give "a cordial constitutional supper, to the
administration Of the President cect''--Io says
the National ln'eiIicencar.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17
BANG d co.
AMERICAN GIRLS song.


"0ur hearts are with cur native land
Our song is for her glory:
Her warriors wreath is in our hand
Our lips breathe out her story;
Her lofty hills and valleys green.
Are shining bright before US
And ike Il rainbow sign is seen
Her proud flag waving DER Us.
"Anj there are smiles upon our lips
Fer those who meet the ioeman--
Tor g!ory's star knows no eclipse,
Vixen smiled upon by woman:
For those who brave the mighty deep.
And Ecorn'lhc threat OF dangpr.
Ws'ye smiles to cheer and tears 10 wc.D
For every ocean ranger. :
Soar hearts are with sur native lGn5,
Our song is for her freedom;
Our prayer is for the gallant band
Who strike where honor leads ,hsn.
We love The taintless air we breathe.
Ills freedoms endless hover;
Wen twine for him some endless wreath
Who scorns iyrnn,s power.
They tell Of Frances BEAUTIES rare,
Of ilaysr.oud daughters;
OF seotland's lassies, Engjsnds fair,
And nympbs Of Shannon's waters.
We need not boast their naughty charms
Though lord. around them hover;
Our glory LEE in Freedoms arms
A Freeman for Lorsr.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

t1- The Richmond papers announce the
death Of BENJAMIN Watkins Leigh, one Of the
most eminent lawyers aud orator, Of Virginia.
He died at his residence on the I'd inst, Mr..
Leigh filed large space in the history Of his ma.
tive State, Virginia, having represented her in
the United States Senate, and occupied other
responsiLIe positions.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

against The determination q the I.o1.a 100,
Mo seemed 70 havO .Ost al reTsrCass or 10
Pops.
Irtsigance fron Plu;alb speaks Of q aiaguI.
nary conflict IN The Chvrar between Lord Gsaqh
and body Of Skhs.
LosDoN.-Corn very firm, transactions Ilni.
ted as mos, neghbOring ports Of the cOnuhsa,
have Lseu c.Osed.
RANG A. 70
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

UNosTENrATIoS.--The manner ia which thc
Governor Of Virginia., inapgrasd avery sim
pie and republican. That luartionary quietly
zoe, before a magistrate in Richmond and lakes
the requisite oahs end then as On city proceeds
to the discharge Of the dlti., Of his offiss.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17
~
NOTICE.

WE foswarn Ill persons from treding for 2 no'c
w or bond made payable TO Rritou Moore, lor
twelve hundred dollars in three ns,almcn's Tho
Grsf payment to be the proceeds Of twenty bales d
cotton, weigb,ng see Ibs, each; due 2nd day Of Jan
uarv, 1850. The balance in two equal instruments
IN 1861 and 1853 Tie consdcra'ion OF sad uoie
having allied, We are determined not 10 pay them M.
less compelled by law. Il. C. LOVE,
Feb II, a. 3l-2t SANL LOVE.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

" The Mobile papers ofihe l0Ih INST con.
TIN a notice Ola public meeting, :" for the pur.
pose Of responding to The ad lress o. portion o.
thH Senator's aud Representatives, Of ina sau
-r4 a,r> u3i.r. consti,utms We w,ula
sPec,iulIy suggest the proprIciy OF hodngs put.
lie meeting in this piscS for similar purpose.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

r. We ere indebted to the Hon. P. W.
Tompains, for 2snphle. copy Of the Southern
Address. Also to our old friend, the Hon. r. X.
Meade, Of Virginia, for a copy Of hs excellent
s3eeeh IN the Pacheco Slave case.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

Cosys.--Dr. Reedy, the celebrated corn doc
tor, now IN this psce. prepared to extract coFn'
without pain. We have tried him, and ady'.
those Of our citizens who are troubled with coruS
70 give him 4 call.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

0r- The Barn5urHers Of the Michigan Legi'-
laiufs, (si1ieen members who call themselves
Democn,s( refused to vote for Gen. CasS As l.
S. Senator, upon the ground Of bis opposition 10
tie Wi'-1. P-oTiso.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

plea AT the residence Of john Do,son,
Esla in Winston Comfy, Miss, on the evening
olthe Sth inst, Of Consumption, ALBERT e.
WORD, in The 23d year Of his age
The deceased was native Of this piece, and
served an apprenticeship to the Printing business
IN this Office.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

Hr Tho IAlh Ofthis month "Wednesday last
was the day appointed BY both Houses OF Con
zress 10 meet IN Convention, and eouuiihs Sc'es
IN President ana Vice President.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17
E<DS& SSAA. IL.

HhNE ilALFtdeles IN all the fixtures DC,
" y i be- "Ca.awau, Democrat 70 n pr,c.
jica primer !, is one OF thr best situations IN The
South And to any person wishing to connect
themselves to good business, it is very desra.
bic.
be price i. $500 in cash, which is 500 less
ben it was ever sold for before, and is in as good
-uHaiton as j. even wa
Address postpaid mo. T. SLADE,
Publisher o. "a Columbus Democrat.
Columbus Mi, teb, II, $40 J4-t
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

Total nuntef Of volunteers from the North. 23oSA
Be ing nearly two on the part Of the South, TO one
on the part Of The North, But taking into consider
alton tn at the population Of the North 10 lwo-thrd-
greater than the South, the latter mas furnished
more than three times her due proportion Of Voun-
teava
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17
MARNLEN

Dy de Rsv. Wm. Munah on "Wednesday eve.
ming the l4h INST, Mr.. CHARLES II. BAG.
BYto Miss LOUISA r., daughter ofJo.eph W.
Goodman, is :. orthis county.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

ASUDA and Saeratus Tor biscuit aaa c'''"N''
- poses OF very Superior qaaity, s1 lSS N e.
An nj !, as, l4-4oy A ~ 'o''A
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-17

FTotaI number q y0Inntsers o. ths South--
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Lyceun.

We notice in most of our neighbor-
ing towns and villages, the establishment
of Lyceums or debating clubs. Every
well regulated community, should have
a Lyceum established in its msdst. Its
advantages in literary point of view are
incalculable. The frequent participation
in debate gives confidence, command of
language, ease and grace in public speak
ing, while it is source OF pleasure and
amusement to the nearer and speaker
In this land Of republicanism, where oil
are equal, and all aspiring; or may if
they choose to places of honor and trust
from the lowest Office to the presidency,
it is absolutely essential that all should
be well acquainted with the moral, social
and political questions of the day that
are engrossing, moving the nations of
the present progressive age of the world.
What say the citizens of Onumwa to
establishing Lyceum. The evenings
are getting quite long, and we are satisf-
ed that one, at least, could not be more
usefuly (tosay nothing of the amusemenD
appropriated.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

One of the most bloody end mysterious
transactions which has transpired in our
City for number of years past, occur
red at Barnum's City hotel, between the
hours of eleven and twelve o'clock last
night. The circumstances under which it
took place-the dreadful and fatal result
to one of our most respectable and wor-
thy cilizens--tlie doubt in which the whole
is acknowledgements us from giving more
than a mere statement of the facts as we
derived them amid the confusion which
ensued.
Two men; giving Their names as Con
zales dc Montezquieu Rignard de Mon
tesquieu, arrived at the City Hotel yes
terday morning armed with sundry pieces
of shooting irons, and represented that
they were from Chicago, but recently on
general hunting tour. A room was as
signed them, and nothing singular in
their conduct noticed by any during the
day. They both hrve the appearance of
hardened, consummate villains and be-
vond what is instampep upon their fea-
lures in this particular, nothing unusual
is manifested about them.
The cause Of their shooting is mys-
terry. 1t appears that Mr.. Albert Jones,
II. X. Barnum, Capt. w. D. Hubbell and
III. M. Henderson, dodgers in the same
room, were preparing to retire, when the
two Montesquieus rushed in upon them,
armed with doubled barrelled guns, and
commenced an indiscriminate firing upon
them, Mr.. Alder! Jones. coach maker, on
Third street, was instantly killed, ball
passing through his head; Mr.. L. X.
Barnum, nephew of The proprietor, was
badly, and is fercd seriously wounded;
Capt w. ID. Hubbell, of Liberty. Mo-,
wounded through the wrist; H. nj. Hen
derson, wounded over the left eye; and
Macomber, steward of the house, badly
wounded in the wrist. The latter per-
son was wounded by one of the assail-
ants after the alarm had been given, and
while in the act of arresting the parties.
These two desperadoes, after they
were secured, presumed TO be crazy
one asserting that they were ordered by
God Almighty to do the shooting, the
other showing an indisposition to talk,
and being entirely dumb. The motive
for committing the act-no offence what
ever having been given-remains in a
mystery. They were arrested and LODI
ged in iail.-Si. Louis Republican of
3Ist Oct.