Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-07-11
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% The recent meeting, held in Richmond
that expressed itself adversely TO the Compro-
mise, was composed exclusively of the Demo.
cratic party. In justice to this party, we add
that the meeting did not represent the feelings and
wishes OF the entire party in the city of Rich
mond. In fact, the meeting showed no unity Of
action.
GS' The Legislature of Maine has passed res
olutlons favorlng the admission of California and
the establishment OF territorial governments for
otah and New Mexico, which governments shall
contain the Wimot Proviso. We are not found
IN company like this, and congratulate ourselves
upon our good fortune. We presume that our
feelings are not unlike tho-e of Henry Clay.
05- Dr. Webster stated that he killed Parkman
with blow, to the giving of which, he was pro.
voked by Parkman's abusive language The
physicians, who had examined the wound of
Parkman, decide that blow of the character
described by Webster could not have killed
farkman. The wife OF DIR. Webster appeared
before the Council, and testified to her belief in
the Doctors innocence until his confession. The
tate OF the DR.. is fixed, and all hope of his life
is vain. 1t is said that he desires an interview
with Littlefeld, which the sheriff has consented
to permit.
Is The Convention, TO take into considera-
ton the connecting of Norfolk with Europe as
sembled at Old Point, on the 4th instant. It was
organized by the appointment of II. l.. Kent of
Richmond President, and of several vice Pres-
dents and Secretaries. The towns and cities of
Abingdon, Hampton, Portsmouth, Petersburg,
Norfolk and Richmond were represented.
oeS. 1t is said, that the President designs as a
last resort. 10 make formal demand of the Gu
ban prisoners. 1t is further rumored, that he will
not permit New Mexico to be invaded bv Texas.
unless Congress shall decide that the disputed
territory is not the property of the United States.
o. We are glad to see that the Rev. f. L. B..
Shaver has been called to the Presidency of a
Masonic College, in Lexington, (Mo.) Mr.. Sha-
ver it will be remembered, was, for some years,
citizen of this place.
"a We understand that our Minister Mr..
MA.sn, has prevailed upon the Porte of Turkey
to send an Agent to this country. The design is
the formation of closer political and commercial
relations with Turkey. The Agent will, no doubt,
take general view of our national condition and
report to his government
-. The National Division ofthe Sons of Tenn
perance, by the strong vote of rs to s. have de-
clared the initiation of negroes into the Order to
be illegal.
90, A statue of Christ, made OF ivory, was
sold recently for $3.50. II is said 10 have been
made by monk, in Italy.
o. We have unfavolable accounts from the
cotton crop.
IS. Ten American citizens have been murder
ed near Wagon Mound, New Mexico. This is
believed TO be the work of the Apache Indians.
0o- This has indeed been hot summer. From
every quarter we hear the cry Of "hot." All
agree in awarding it the palm of extreme heat.
o. We regret to see that the Cholera is pre-
vang to an alarming degree, in Cincinnati.
o. We learn, from notice in the Wing that
no sale of that Office has been made