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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
Ten Days Later from Havana.
ARRIVAL OF THE EMPIRE CITY.
Nrss 0Rfraxs Sem. 81

The steamship Empire City arrived
here to-day with advices from Havana to
the 17th inst, being ten days later.
The Empire City brings the California
mails 20 the 18th ofAugus'. which were
transferred to her by the Falcon.
The Empire City brings three hundred
passengers, but very little specie on freight,
while in the hands Of passengers there is
some one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars
The news from Havana possesses consid-
cradle interest. Forty FIVE Of the Cuban
prisoners still remained in confine nent a,
Havana. The Americans at that place
made up subscriptions for the purpose Of
clothing and other necessarics, to add to the
comfort ofthe prisoners.
The prisoners, with that generous feel
ing 9th heart which characterizes every
American, had published a card of thanks to
the officers of the U. S. sloop of war AL
bany, the officers of the prison at Havana,
the British Consul, and the resident Amer
icans.thankingth them. in warm terms, for the
kindness and symra by expressed in their
behalf, and the measures they had taken
unsolicited, forthcir relief
The prisoners, subsequently,, also. pub
lished another card In which they condemn
IN the strongest terms, the inhuman con-
duct of Mr.. Owens, the American consul,
toward them
On the 18th, eight more Americans pris-
oners were brought to Havana, having
been captured in the mountains.
The inhabitants Of Havana, had subscri-
bed $4,000 for the relief Of the widows
and orphans Of those who fell in the late
engagement with the forces under Lopez
The funeral obsequies of the slain was
celebrated at the cathedral at Havana, on
the 9th INST, with great pomp.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

anu v AL We l. IL IL AF MIA.
New YoRK, Sept 24.-The steamer
Africa from Liverpool, arrived here to day
with LA passengers.
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
CoTToN.-During the week prices have
advanced ID per pound. Sales for the
week 10000 bales, of which spectators
have taken 10000, and exporters $500.
FLouR.-A better demand exists in the
market. Philadclphiaand Baltimore bra nds
are quoted at 1Ss a los. Cd.
CoRN.-The article is neglected and pri-
ccs are lower. We quote 27s to 2ss per
Or. for Yellow. and 26s to PCS Cd for White.
WnrAT.-Market dull and prices low.
PRovIsIoNs.--Prlccs generally unaltcr-
cd, but market firm.
SuGARs.-Less demand exists, but hol-
ders are firm. Cuba 32a32s. Cd.
CorrEE.-ln small request, and prices
declining.
MoLAssEs-A fair demand exists at
firm rates.
RIcE.-This article is in moderate re-
quest.
SEVERE GALE.-Thc English coast has
been visited by a severe gale. The Span
isl brig Gcruantes and the Rotterdam stca-
mer Appolo had been forced to seek har-
Dor on the English coast.
Trade in Manchester continues good.
Consols closed at DC a J.
FRANcE-A good deal Of feeling has
been excited by the PRONUNCIATION of a de-
cree compelling foreigners proposing to re-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
Ihe Examination "a: Lancaster
Of the Christmas Rioters.

sssss LANCASTER, Sept. %, L NJ.
he magistrates met in the Court House
at l o'clock this morning, for The purpose
OF hearing Cashier. Hanaway. Elijah Lewis.
and others, charged with aiding and abet-
ting 70 the Salisbury township murder, and
also with treason, in resisting the execn.
ton OF the laws Of the United States.
The following Counsel appeared on the
p1rtof th. Commcbweal,h--Hon. John L.
Thompson. District Attorney, William b.
fordney, Esq, Thomas E. Franklin, At
torney General of Lancaster county;
George L.Ashmead. Esq. Of Philadelphia,
a representative of the United States au-
lhorites in place Of John w. Ashmead,
United States District Attorney, absent on
Official business, ard Robert j. Brent, At
torney General Of Maryland
For the defence-Thaddeus Stevens,
heah Frazer, Ford, Kline, Dickey Esq RS.
Long before the hour for the examina
ton to commence, the court room was
crowded to excess. and the most intense
interest was manifested in the proceed
ings.
FIVE witnesses were examined, among
whom Were United States Marshal Kline.
DIR. Pierce, and Mr.. Hufchins.
Nothing important, further than what
has heretofore been published, has as vet
been elected. However. it is apparent
that strong case Of treason has been made
out.
The defence intimatcd that they had
some thirty witnesses to be examined
he case will probably not be got through
with before Thursday morning.
II seems 70 be the general impression a
mong the members ofthe bar that the pris-
oners will be committed to answer the
charge OF treasonaganst the United States.
The crowd in attendance c, ntinued very
large up the hour of adjournment.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

The CHRIsTIANA OUTRAGE.-Importdnt
Disclosures. The Philadelphia Ledger of
Tuesday says
"a young colored man was examined
yesterday before Commissioner lngraham,
whoi is understood to have made some i'm
portant disclosures, in reference to the orr
gin of, and actors in, the late disturbances
at Chrisiiana, which resulted in the death
of Mr.. Gorsueh, aud the wounding of 9th
ers. The examination was private. The
witness will be detained until the trials Of
the persons charged with the outragcs re-
ferred to shall take place"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
MARRIED.

In la Porto Ind. on the 10Th inst, by Rev. f. p.
Commins, Mr.. JOHN w HoLcoMBE, son of DIR. W
flolcombe formerly this place. TO Miss HARRIET
d. WALKER, ofthat place. May peace and happi-
ness their lot in life.
=, On Thursday morning 18th inst, by the Rev
Geo. w. Langhorne, SAINT W. YOUNGER to Miss
BETTE BAILEY daughter of Jno. H. Tyrce all of
this place.
-, On Thursday evening, 25th inst at Peb-
bleton, the residence of Mr.. Nathaniel J. Manson,
by the Rive. w. II. Kincke, DpwrT Clinton
CLAY, of this place, to Miss. BETTY n. LEE of
Bedford.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
CUBA.

The following is an extract ola letter
from gentlemen in New York, whose
correspondence in England (says the Ma
tional lntelligcncer) is from the most res
pcctablc and wcll-inlormcd sources. He
says:
II have by tic last British steam
or which states that Spain, France, and
England arc negotiating Treaty rcspec-
ting the guaranty of Cuba. The conditions
are that Cuba shall havca local Legislature
"a representation In the Cortcs at Madrid
and that provisions shall be made for the
gradual abolition Of Slavery in the Island.
consider the information very reliable"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
- -
PORTLAND RAILROAD.

Baltimore Sept. %.
A dispatch from Portland states that the
Canadians having deposited 100000, the
amount necessary for the organization of
the Halifax and Portland Railroad, the
people ofPortland will speedily pay down
large bonus, for which they have Obligated
themselves, and the construction Of the
road be thus placed upon new foundation.
Its completion al an carly date is aniicipa-
ted.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

Sons of Temperance, and the public generally
invited to attend. the Anniversary celebration
oftie Bethlehem Division Sons of Temperance
and presentation of Bible by the Ladies, which
will take place at Bethlehem Church. Amherst Co,
on Saturday October 11th, at 10 o'clock a. NJ
Many distinguished speakers arc invited. A cold
dinner will be served for the occasion.
Scptcml,cr ogth
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
GENERAL INTELLIGEuCE.


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enc aPPariiion coo'a iisfoly nave suggest
ca more s,Vid Tram OF rehec'ion Than was
ne"'eu ~ 'ne map ''eeio sPa'A 'na'' KNOW
sng neither u'ne nor Instance ana running
along inc track oil centuries as rapidly as 1t
s.aserses inc hne OF continent conaects
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anu pichns me impression OF me scene be-
1crc Us Win the memories oil Dui1ed en-
pres anu ages.
PAT Impressive as was tne occasion to
wh'ch we refer ana VIVID as was the PIC
eure o. contrast "hich !, Drought before u.s.
we ,n'nN INC recent eNhioiiioh IN boston
"nS"' "'so .'''ea up ,ne same contrast
sun more stfiS'hs'y' hau II NOT oecn that
cue s''''''ig' e'o",hg acnVe, h',nS drama
"c'orc our eyes ehaii'cu tue iacul'ies 10 the
present, OF WIN IT'S raPiu movement hur-
Iicu US 'h'o the iuinre rather than the past.
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
Pu5lic Speaking.

BEDFORD.
Monday, 90. Ator near Trinity Chnroh,
Cheese Crcck.)
Tuesday, 30. AT Waugh's Ferry.
Wednesday, October LIST. At S hclton
and Poindcxtcr's (Gwatkin's Shop.)
Friday, s. At or near Bethlehem mec-
ting house, onthe Rocky Mount Turn
pike near Big Otter
Saturday, 4. Peatown.
All persons arc respectfully invited to
attend.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

We are glad to learn tha, the Union has
found out which sideitis on in the Missis
sippi controversy. While General Quit.
man was in the field, ii vaciliated some
what between him and his competitor, but
now that the general has Withdrawn, il is
unanimously for Governor Foote.-Rc-
DnLfic.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW 0OODsi INV e,oonx,

~ DIRECT FROM EETOPE--Th. snb.
seriscr has received portion Of Nj. Fsi, and Win.
ter Goods. aisec' from Esrops, sni 10 few day.
will open his entire stock, which whe- comnletc
VIII be the largest and most commanding ever seen
N L,ynchburT- and q unusually low prices. The
Ladies can find
Rich Brocadc Silks, tthe handsornc.t in town.
~, ciraded A" tsomething just oui)
bIk Gro i'r Rhipcs. all widths,
y. SATIN rceh'ue. very widc and cheap
A few pcs Rroc Ribbons, very wide.
Bin Broeadc Silks, very ehcap,
White ,recade
n" olouded a (somcthinr eutir,y now,
Heal liish faplins. the hands soonest goods out.
French and Scofcworkcd Collars. Cuffs Chant
zetts and Sleeves,
Fig Mouslaias and Cashmerrs,
Plain in every colour,
White
Blk
White Nlerao, Sc. &c.
Tl.xa al. l..
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

Tie Uppcr MtssissiPPi.-The St. Louis
papers propose convention to be holden
at Burlington, Iowa, to make demonstra.
ton in favour ofthc improvement of the
Upper Mississippi navigation. The OBJ
structions at the lower rapids, it is suppos-
cd, can be removed at moderate cost and
with reasonable aid from Congress by mon
ey or land, the necessary work at both the
upper and lower rapids can be Effected
This Improvement is Of great importance
to st. Louis, and to the country adjacent
to the Mississippi above the rapids. Thus
far. it would seem, that conventions for
similar objects have not been the most po-
tent agencies for their accomplishment
Rich. Times.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
Richmond Nj arkelS.

edexpressiy for tie LynchJurg Tirginian.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING THURSDAY. sErT. %. 1851.
ToBAcco.-We quote Sweet Lug- s3aasi3 if very
good and suited for manufacturing s. |;
Leaf - 75a7 and $40, as in quality; with
out change demand principally for man
ufarturing.
RAcox.-Wcstcrn Sides Ioc.; Shoulders Ole Stock
very light. We notice decline Of i-4c
in Baltimore.
BUTTER.-Nonc arriving.
BEEswAx.-22a24 cts.
CoTToN YARNs.-l7alS cts.
CoFFEK.-Old Java I23al3c Laguyra 9IalO;
Rio good 9a94c; common saa9c.
CASDLEs.-Tnllow LOCAL &c; Iulrs patent | BAL 4c;
Sperm 45a50c; Adamantine 24a33c.
FLouR:-Sales at sia$is. The latter good parcels
in the small way for new. Old sweet 3ia
3sc., for shipment-dull.
FEATHERs.-3Ju3Gc.
FIsH.-No. l Mackcrel SII; No. $40; No. 3
s5a5i, Family Roe Herrings s65n7;
Half barrels Woods No. l, s3la4.
GuASo.-Suppy good. Peruvian 6Ia49 per ton
of20O0.
LEArHER.-Good heavy weights 13IaII light
LnD-bacs loai6i; k tsi iiaaula. Stock very
MoLAssEs.-Cubn 23a25; N. Orleans 3ia36.
PLAsTER,-Lump in demand at 81 from wharf; sii
rom Basin.
RroE.-3jad4
SALr.-Saes from whnrfai $l.i5aI.5Oc.
SUGARs.-P. Rico 6ia74; NO. 6u74; Loaf oia92c.;
Crushed 9a95c.
Standardization Blistered 5a5J
WHEAr.-Primc White Soc; Red Use.
CoRy.-65 cts. per bushcl.
Corn MEAL-75c. per bushcl.
WooL--2Sa32c. for washed; unwashcd ! less with
out much demand.
EXCHANGE
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

The Bloomer Costume is becoming quite
common in the streets of Philadelphia. On
Saturday evening last, according TO the
Pennsylvania Inquirer, there could not
have been less than twentyo or thirty Bloom
ers in Chestnut street, between light or ten
o'clock. They were all accompanied by
gentlemen, and attracted much attention
The Inquirer also states that the annoy
ances to which the Bloomers were at first
subjected, have now entirely ccascd-a
result attributable solely, we suppose, to
their increase and the consequent familiari-
" of the public eye with the costume
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL
terrible accident happened on the Central
Railroad, near West Hartford, VT, on last
"Wednesday afternoon. caused by the pas
senger train, while defending grade, run
ming at fifty miles per hour, coming In col
lision with the ascending freight train.
The cars of the passenger train were COM
pletely demolished. Seventeen passen-
gers were badly injured and four killed.
Nine had their limbs broken.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
ARRIvALOF CALIFoRNIANS.

Daitimore, sept. 70.
We learn from despatch from St.
Louis, that forty-two Caliiornians have
reached the Western part of tina, State by
the overland route During the trip they
lest only one companion by death.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
NOExCUsE ron nan RREAD n!


~ INFALLIBLE YEAST PONDER, for
Making Light md Street Byead.-Whcn this article
is used according 10 the directions il fails to
make light bread, il good -four is used and it is
warrentcd TO keep in any climate
Bread made with this yeast is perfectly whole
some, not liablc to sour upon the stomach, and Is
more nourishing and economical than Bread raised
with the common Brewers or Bakers east, which,
ms is well known TO Chemists. in producing light
ness, converts into gas and spirit portion Of the
sweet and nonrishing qualities of the Flour, which
are thus wholly lost.
IL is great convenience, that it is lwnys READY
and SURE to nct--the dough requires no stand
ing, bu, is ready TO bake mixed, and the
most ignorant can hardly mistake in il use. Should
an excess be put in. it will the bread yell
n'~' web "sLy s''--rs ms sHnrntus and
soda will thus saving much waste.
IL is suitable for almost all kinds of Sweet Cakes,
Gingerbread, Dumpngs, and Gr1de Cakes.
sg- Dough mixed with common Ycnst. and
failing to rise, may be made light, and saved. by
thoroughly kneading in tho proper quantity Of
Yeast. For sale by JNO. II. SEAY,
Sept 4-4wif Druggist.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

DRIVATE EDUCATION, IN BED
l. FORD.-The subscriber, having employed a
Virginia Lady. of approved qualifications, Tea
cher for the ensuing sholasic year, for the nstruc
ton Of his own children, will take few Young La
dies as boardcrs in his family and members Of the
school, (Which will be in his Yard.) Having es,ab
lshed this school for the education Of his chill
drcn, is the best guarantee that he can give those
who may pafronise it. that it will he SUCH in every
respect, will be best calculated to effect the OBJ
jcct in view. In addition to the usual Engsh bran
ches, she teach French. Rudmcnts Of Latin, l.
Italian. Embroidery and Music on the Piano and
Guitar.
TERMs.-s10, per month, for board and tuition in
one or all the branches, except Music. The scs-
sion will commence Goth Sept
Sep 80 w4w PAUL A. CLAY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

Late News from Northern Mexico,
gives farther evidence of feeling Of dis
content with the government. A declara-
ton in favor of General Santa Anna in
Guiana Juato has been made. This looks
as if Mexico was about to undergo another
series of internal troubles.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

As two locomotives attached to freight
train were coming up from Columbus to
Cleveland on Saturday, the boiler Of one
exploded, Instantly killing one Of the ensi-
neers. and fatally injuring the other a
fireman was also severely scalded. The
rails were torn up, and the locomotive was
destroyed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
CARPETS! CARPETS ~ CAR.

CARPETS! CARPETS 4! CAR
~ FETS !--SEPTEMBER 22D 1851
GEORGE w. RECKER. Lynehbpg, TDginio.
y now receiving n splendid lot of CARPETINGiS,
RUGS, MATS, CRUM CLOTHS, &C., &c.
pieces Brussels corpeting (Tupcsiry pat'ern)
= . re " I-s,s -.r.~.a.l
9 7" super
9 " Fnris
Q Q f" Cotton and Wool carpcting
"a and "A Venetian for stair aud passage
a., Ga, 81. 1914 and 2f-i oil Clothes (Boor)
a., 81 and Ga Furniture ["
Cfumb Clotha, hole width
I'd Crumb Cloths
Superior Chenille Rugs and Tuhrd do
Grass Mats, chenille borders
Rope Mats, &c. &e., al Of which will bs scid
cheap for Cash, OF TO customers TINT pay prompt.
ly once year. q. NJ. X.
Scu o5-1tif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29


Sunday night and of course before the appear
anre of the Dispatch OF yesterday MAILING the few
suggestions we did to Mr.. SINS, the conductor Of
the Danvile road, that gentleman sought the officer
who had attempted to serve the writ upon him, and
offered 10 deliver himself into his custody but the
officer rejected the proposal Mr.. s. then took an
engine and tender, and taking the officer with him,
went By express to the Midlothian pits and offered
to surrender himself to the Magistrates who had
issued the warrant They declined to proceed IN
I'll yesterday. when the arrival of the passenger
train from Richmond. they arrested the engineer
upon the charge Of aiding Mr.. Sims in escaping
from their Jurisdiction Sunday, and they also ar
rested four workmen the road for failing to aid
in the arrest Of Mr.. SINS. These men went back
voluntarily. and were delivered othe Magistrates
by Mr., Osborne. the Superintendent.
Court was then constituted at j ohnston' sStore,
and an investigation had into the proceedings Of
Sunday, which resulted in the binding Of all the
accused, except one. to appear at the next Cbes-
ierhed Superior Court to answer the charges A.
gninst them. The required bail was given. and
there the matter rested for the present. after the
detention of the mail train for about two hours
During the investigations it was denied by the
person accused that be threw stick on the truck to
stop the He admitted he was in the act of
doing it. when the sheriff forbade him.
Mr.. sims has acted like man and deserves GRE
dit Tor his generous conduct.-R mona Dispafch
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
SAILING OF THE NIAGARA.

IJtsf OVNs tJtVt. 9 T.
The steamship Niagara sailed to-day,
with fifty-fve passengers, and $685., 1000 in
specie.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR

~ ALL "A BILE FhOFE hl FOAG
SALE.-With view Of prosecuting my trade
in Lynchburg, will offer public auction, Sat-
urday the lth October, the Farm whereon now
reside, located the Lexington turnpike road,
four miles above Lynchburg, containing FIFTY
N FIVE ACRES. The improvements are a
= good Dreiti1g Horse and oH necessary Ont
Houses. There is also on the premises a very SUI
perior MARKET Garden and fine collection of
Frrt Trees
Also, ANOTHER TRACT, distant two miles
from the above and Immediately the Canal, con-
tanning SIXTY-EIGHT ond Three oarth Acres,
part Of which is in cultivation, the remainder be
ing fine Wood Land.
The sale will take place the first mentioned
tract at l o'clock, A. n. Terms made known on
the day Of sale. GEORGE PERC1VAL, Sr.
At the same time and place, will sell very SUI
perior Threshing Machine. two Horses, one wsg-
on. and sundry Agricultural implements.
Sept 29-tiIOf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

Rumored hsurrection.-Th people Of
Pitt county N. C., have been much excl
ted the past week or two, with rumor Of
scrvile Instruction. Several negroes, sup
posed to be engaged in connecting schemes
for an outbreak, have been arrested in diff.
terent parts ofthc county-some of these
have been punished and turned loose,
whilst others arc yet in prison awaiting ex-
aminaton.-Rich Times.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL car containing
fifteen persons on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, rolled down a prccipce near
Cumberland, on Saturday last, killing
three laborers, and drcadfully wounding
six others.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
March 3-fsif CUARLES PHELfS
4 UTUMN Is5I--Direct I.npor.

n tafiOn.-.Tbc subscriber. who is now in
New York, having just returned from Europe,
where he has been for the last four months purcha
sing goods for this market. win in the
of few days open the largest, bandsomcs. and
cheapest stock Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, ev-
er exhibited in Lynchburg.
lie has paid particular attention to the wants Of
the Ladies, and can promise them something really
beautiful in the way Of Silks and oiey Drcss Goods
RibJons, &c.
Sept S-.ift. DON +. G.. PETERS.
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THE ELECTION in MISSISSIPPI

JACKSON, Sept. 10.
The Union majority in this State is a
bout $4,000. Sixty counties have been
heard from, out Of which the disunonists
have majorities in only eight.