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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
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UnnccOuntabIc Disa appearance.

We are requested by the Proprietor Of
the IVest1u Uotel to state that man who
put up ut his house on Tuesday evening
of last week. suddenly and mysferiously
disappeared on the same evening. He had
ii horse and carryall and from the articles
deposited in the bar ofthc Hotel, it is sup
posed he was Pcdlar. He is a small mar,
apparently about twenty five years Of age,
but his stay in the Hotel was SO short that
much cannot be rccollcctcd ofhis personal
appearance. His horse, carryall and sew
cral articles, among which are several pic.
ces Of domestic goods, are now at the fio-
tel
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
Dreadful Ho,taLty-The Louisvill

Courier ofthc Sd Instant says
We learn that the steamer Grand Turk,
from New Orleans. with large number Ct
en,iurants ON board for St. Louis, lost 25
or 80 of her passengers by the cholera be-
fore the boat reached Cairo. Seventeen
had died before the boa, ariiv ed at Napo-
leon, and the disease was then raging ter
ribly on board. These unfortunate crea-
lures were transferred from an emigrant
vessel at New Orleans, suffering with the
ship fever, and most of them were in de-
plorable condition. The disease that
proved so fatal must have been combina-
ton Of ship fever and cholera. The boat
was very much crowded, which but added
to the fatality.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
Capt. A. +. Biggers.

We understand that statement is cir
cula,ing In the country that this gentleman,
in interpreting between Mr.. Terry and
Capt. Saunders, in their late fatal and de-
plorablc rencontrc, seized the former gen
tlcman and that he received the wound Of
which he died, while thus held and in con-
sequence of it. We are assured that any
such statement is entirely erroneous and
does the most cruel injustice to the conduct
and motives of Mr.. Biggers. His inter
ference was as an officer of the peace, and
was noble and intrepid risking of his own
life to save the lives Of others.
MIR. Biggers still suffers much from lis
wounds, but is not webelievc regarded by
his physicians as being in any serious dan
ger.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

~ There is to be political discussion
and "free dinner" at Prince Edward Court
House the goth inst 1t is announced that
the candidates for Congress in this district
viii be present, and other distinguished
gentlemen, among whom we observe the
names Of John NJ Bolts and Henry 4.
Wise.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

A PRovoKED WrE--Lady Lyt,on
twiic of Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton] has
brought out new novel, Miriam Scdley,
and there is little mistake Us to her meaning
when she says, The greatest monster /
ever heard OF was one who to the world
passed for paragon, because he spent his
life in servilely fattering rich and vicious
old mother, who had an uncniailcd estate,
I'LL he won the prize; and to continue this
charming farce Of flial affection, (for he
was fond Of the articles he told culogistic
lies in marble Of her after she had gone TO
her fearful seeount"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

INFAMOUS OuTRAGE.-We are inform
ed, says the Mobile Register, by gentlemen
from the country, that, Rev. William J ohm
son. officiating Episcopal Minister at Tus-
caloosa, whilst on recent visit to Lown-
dcs county, was way-laid near the resi-
dcnce OF Col. r. p. McCord, by two
young men named Orris Rush and Judson
Rush, and beaten so severely with club,
that his life is despaircd ofby his attending
physician, DR.. Paul Lee. This infamous
attack on beloved Minister the Episco-
pal Church-onc who stands next to Bish-
op Cebbs himself in the opinion of the do
ccsc-was prompted, it surmiscd, by an
old grudge that had its origin many years
since, when these young men were mem
hers Of school, in Lowndcs county, of
which Mr.. Johnson was the principal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
With the truest regard,
Your obcdient servant.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
L Ii L

DANlEl. W EDS
Hon. joins NJ. Boris, Richmond. Va.
The New Orleans Bee makes very
spirited defence Of certain positions assumed
by Mr.. Websterinhis Buffalo speech, which
it pronounccs an effort of incompatible
power, massiveness, and symmetry. Re
fcrring to the passage (Which it says has
excited the bile of certain super-sensitivc
stomachs in the South) THAT follows.
"Ncw, gentlemen, permit To say that | speak
of concessions. If the South wish any conccss-
ion from me, they won't get it; not hairs breadth
of it. If they to my house for it, they will
find ii if they do ! concede nothing. BIT say
that will maintain for them, will maintain for
you, TO the utmost of my power, and in the face Of
all danger, their rights Under the Constitution and
yor rights rtirdcs thu Constitution Ind tiod for
sake and my children if he found to flltcr
in the other"
The Bee holds the following language:
THE microscopic vision of those who can espy
any deviation from Mr.. Welster's is-cd principles
and rule faction in the fore going paragraph
be wonderfully As Southrrncr and de-
fender of Southern ri sht we consccntiously declare
that we ask from the whole North nothng-not an
iota more than DASrEL WEBSTER has here boldly
and distinctly cnunciatcd. We ask concession
we claim no grant of power undccgated-wc
invoke no generosity. We staad npon the Const;-
tuition and demand our rights under that La cd
instrument. This is precisely what Mr.. WEBSTER
maintains for the South. 1t Is this we admire in
the man-tlat while others fnltcr, he stands Arm
and fcarlcss-that coming as he does from the hot
bed of antisavcry and sectional fanaticsma north
ern man by birth, avowcdly northern in feeling and
prediction and habit Of thought-he has still the
moral hardihood TO uphold and defend that consti-
tuition which guarantees the security Of Southern
property, and that salutlry clause, which invests the
master with the right olrecovering his fugitive savc
whithersoevcr he may have fed. Nobody donbts
that Mr.. WEBSTER does not admire slavery What
native of the North docsl Where is the inlaLtant
Of the free States who can be found singing pocans
to slavery But there is this grand line ofdcmarca
ton between WEBSTER on the hand, and
such scurvy asitators as SEWARD. SUMNER, DIX,
HALE, CHASE, and the rest OF thcm---tlu, lie venc-
rates and oboys the constitution, while they seek
untiringly to defeat its mandates and violate il.
provisions-tlat he, liking slavery little as they
do, puts prejudice and personal consideration asid
and battles for Southern rights, because they exist
under the Constitution while the abolition crew fol-
low the blind instinct of fanaticsr and sectional
hatred, and have neither respect reverence for
the fundamental charter of OUR liberties.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

THE SoUTnEnv PLAxTER-Eorthc month,
IS at hand presenting its usual variety Of
interesting md valuable contributions Is
agricultural science. Mr.. Gooch's plrec
in the editorial chair of the Planter, has
been filed by Frank G. Ruffiu, Esq, of
Albcnarle, gentleman well known as q
practical Agricuiurist and writer Of alili-
'y. We doubt not says the Richmond
Republican that the columns Of the Plan
ter, under The direction Of Sir. Rnffn,
VIII be read with increased interest by tho
numerous subscribers to that valuable pc.
riodical.
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~ The Washington Telegraph of
Monday afternoon has the following para

gTdI'H.
Important Ayres--Benjunin 7. Brown. few
years since respectable and reputable officer in
one Of the public departments oil the L. S. Gey-
ernmenf. and afterwards candidate before the
House of Representatives for tic office of Door
keeper. has been arrested and brought this eiiy.
where he is nov in Jail, in default. believe, Of
$4,000 bail. charged with frani committed up
on the General Land Office by means OF forgery
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

BLacKwooD--lics before as, with It's
leaves uncut, and its iitle-page gar.isl,cd
with the following table of contents
dangers Of the country" my Novel;
"Lcgends ofthc monasiic orders as repre-
scented in tie fnc arts" "Lavcngro" "Thc
arts in Portugal" "Southcy" "Thc ministry
and the Agricultural interests. ss s.s ag.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
Mr.. Wcbster's Habits Of Life.

Mr.. Webster was sixty-nine years old
last February. During the whole active
period Of his life, he has risen very early and
does so still-ofiener up before five CLOCK
than after it--and getting through more
work before the majority of lawyers and
statesmenhavc brcakla. ed, than most of the
better sort of them do in the whole day
In the summer season, when he is at Mar
shaIfeld or at Franklin, he is generally out
among his fine cattle, for his pleasure and
health, by four o'clock in the morning; and
in the course of theforenoon he often walks
more miles, with his gun on his shoulder,
or catches more fish, than most young
sportsnlcn can in twice the time. His spir-
its arc generally fresh, and, for his years,
gay, except when anxious about the bust
ness ofthc country; his external senses are
unimpai7cd; he is as quick ofhcaring as he
ever was-much more so than some men
like to have him; and he can read the finest
print, without spectaclcs, as he could at
twenty. In short, his physical powers are
preserved to degree most extraordinary,
considering his age; and as to his intellect
ual faculties, his marvellous memory, the
promptncss with which he can command
all his vast resources, his wise judgment of
affairs, his massive powcr-ncvcr so for
midablc as when assailcd-alf these arc
untouched and fill with wonder all who
approach him.-Boston Commonwealth.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

pany with the Secretary u the Interior. -
soon as lie shall have completed lis exam
nation Of the affairs Of the several Depart
mcnts. We trust and believe that 10 win
receive cordial welcome to the soil Of tho
old Dominion.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
We take the following from the Rich
mond Dispatch of the same date.

We regret to learn that Mr.. Terry died on Sun
day evening cf the wound received in his rencon-
tire with Mr.. Saunders. Thus has ended this terri
bic affair." the most terrible that has occurred in ir-
gina since our recollection Mr. Terry Leaves be-
hind him widow and four children. He was an a
Bile editor, and man OF such amable disposition,
that he had already become exceedingly popular in
Lynchburss
Tho wounds of Mr.. Biggers said to be very
dangerous"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

The census of the Russian Empire,
which has been published recently by the
Ministry, exhibits the population for the
year 1916. as amounting in the aggregate
TO 63,600,G00. exclusive of the inhabitants
of the District OF Larkutsh, Of the island OF
Kamscahatka, Of Ochotsk, and of the A.
mcrican possessions, which, together with
the submitted Kisges hordes aud the ar
my would make the total population Of
the Empire amount to 65,000,000- The
people are thus distributed with respect
to their religious faith: $4,000, 900, belong
ing to the orthodox Greek Church; $780,
600 TO the Roman Catholic; $4,000 are
Potestants; 2,fo0, 600 are Mohammcdsns;
J 200 geo Jews; and 100000 pagsns.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

BIsHoPs OF THE NJ. +. CHuRcu, SourH.
We have received information that Bish-
op Capper's health is very fecblc-indeed,
we regret to say that our latest informa-
ton is that his case is considered very
doubtful as to the hope ofhis recovery.
Bishop Soule has been in very feeble
state OF health for several weeks, and, at our
latest information, was just able to walk a
little about his room, Bishop Andrew,
too, is in delicate health, with a deeply af-
tiictcd family. We have then but one SUI
pcrintcndent left, Bishop Paine,) who
may be considered reliable, in point of
ability, to perform his arduous
work.-0drlcston Adrocatc.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16


We experience very great satisfaction
in laying before the reader the subjoined
letter from the "Great Secretary" 10 the
Hon. John M. Bolts. The regret which
Mr.. Webster expresses as to the existence
Of slavery in the Southern States, is one
in which, doubtless, mnety-ninc hundredths
of the Northern people .sympathisc, but it
cannot be cause either for reproach or APP
prehension with the South, SO long as that
regret is silent and imperative. Mr.. Web
ster not only denies that Congress has any
power over slavery as itexists in theSouth-
ern States. but comedies that, ifitposscssed
such power, any attempt to exercise it
would inevitably occasion, what he regards
the very greatest calamity that could be-
fall us-a dissolution Of the Union. The
view Of Mr.. Webster that these are "snb-
jeets O mere State right and State axthor-
ity, intended originally To DC lgf entirely
sciM the States" is sound, constitutional,
Southern doctrine, so far as j, goes-for it
will be perceived that Ire docs not speak Of
slavery in the Territories, as well as the
States. But to the letter which speaks for
itself:
Warrington, June 4th 1851,
My DEAR Sin: When arrived at New York.
my attention was called paragraph in tho telc-
graphic report of my speech at Buffalo. Under the
circumstances, it is wonderful that the accomplish
ed reporter performed the service us well as he did,
he corrected soon as itmet his eye Towards
the end of the speech, am represented having
said, Gentlemen l regret exceedingly that slavery
exists in the Southern States. and that Congress
has no power over it," This is so entirely in oppo-
sition to the whole drift fuzzy remarks, that it
nlig ht have been hoped that all would have regard
ed ii as a misprint. 1t appears, howev-
err that this not universally the and there
re the reporter very promptly caus ID the follow
ing correction be inserted in the Herald, the pm
per in which the report first appeared: "Gcntlc-
men, regret exceedingly that slavery exists in the
Southern States; bm Congress has no power TO act
upon it. 1t may be, however, tina, in the dispcnsa
ton of Providence, some remedy for this evil may
occur. may be hoped for hereafter"
1t must be obvious to every intelligent person,
that ii Congress possessed power slavery it
exists in the Southern States any attempt 10 cser-
else such power would break up the Uuior, jus. as
surely would attempt to introduce slavery into
Massachusetts These arc subjects Of mere State
right, ana State authority, intended nally be
left entirely with the Suites, and they must so be
left STILL If we wish to preserve the Union.
You at liberty to make any Of this letter
which You may think necessary TO remove false i'm
pressons
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

A CrRmsiTY-A service of silver plate,
comprising tortyfve articles: teapot, with
movable lid; sugar bowl, slop basin, cream
ever, two cake plates, sugar tongs, butter
knife. with twelve cups and saucers, and a
dozen spoons, all exquisitcly finished. and
of the most fashionable make, are all made
from the metal contained in single four
penny piece. The wonder is, how it was
possible TO conduct the necessary nanipu-
lation for Wondering and finishing the
several pieces of this less than Liliputian
tea service. The set is exhibited under
small glass shade, and the nicely of finish
OF each article becomes more apparent
when they are viewed through magnify
ing glass. Mr.. Pearson, Sackville street.
London IS the ingcnius manufacturer
London Frecnca.
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L. We learn from the Richmond
Times, that the requisite amount has been
promptly subscribed for the survey 81
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
~ a letter from New York. dated
June 9th says:

June 9th says:
II
ny mutual arrangement to-day, between Barnein
aud Jenny Lind. their engagement terminates with
to-niglts concert, Miss. Lind sill earSy GU, Bar
NUNS arrangements here and gre tho two con.
ccrts advertised IL is her intention 10 riyc sever.
alooncers in different parts cfrhc country on her
own account. Barnum contemplnics going to tho
Worlds Fair in the steamer North America, which
leaves New York for Galway the 18th, and y III
be accompanied by Le(;rand Smith Jenny
Liads concert tonight is crowded to oyernvwinx
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

= We learn from the Republic, that
the President is engaged in making per-
sonal examination Of the affairs and the
modes Of doing business inthc various Elk
ecutivc Departments, after wbicl, !, is his
purpose 10 Isl, Old Pom, Comfort. in com
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

c,.boa, from Lynchburg. that Mr.. Terry, the editor
of the virsinian died, about seven o'clock Sunday
evening, of his wound received in his combat with
Mr. Saunders. re learn that during the whole ne
riod that he lived after he wounded, he evinced
a calmpc. e. fut;tudc and even chcenulncss, truly
remarkable.
Mr. Terry, was a gentleman, are able to
tie .tiiy from personal acquaintance happily endow
ed with liberal education, mind well informed,
amiabIe manners, and unqucstioned integrity. He
was, we believe the grandson, and bore the name
of the Rev. Abner w. Clopton one of the most emf
ncnt ministers cfthe Baptist denomination IN NIr-
GINA. lie wa. graduated at Princeton College.
After completing his course of academic and legal
study, he settled in Danvillc, and commenced the
practice of the law, in Pttsyivana and the ndJoin-
ing contes. In his intercourse with the members
of his profession, he remarkable tor the amsnty
and vivacity of his conversation. In the tall OF
1917 1--WE think he became the editor of the Dam
vile Register and some time during the last year,
took charge Of the Lynchburg Virginian, one Of the
most firmly established Wing journals of the State.
lie effected many improvements in the paper, con-
Quoted it with great spirit md ability, and had be-
fore him bright prospect of personal success and
useful influence. In what, cannot doubt he be-
levcd to be the faithful discharge of his public du
ties his career was suddenly brought toa close
1t is mournfu pleasure to pay this brief tribute
his virtues.
We are informed that the community of Lynch
burg have been thrown into gloom by the distress
ing event which has resulted in the death OF two OF
its citizens. Young MIR. Saunders was reared u
mongst them, and was generally known and below
ed. Mr.. Terry, though comparatively stranger,
had formed many friendships. Sympathy for the
afflicted families of both, understand prrvades
the society of the place.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16


SOUTHERN RErrRTonY AND CoLLrcr
REvIEw.-This is the title Of new Quar-
terly issued and edited by the Facsl.y of
Emory and Henry College, comprising
sixty four octave pages Of iipc letter press.
and treating. in thirteen different articlcr.
upon various subjects Of literature, science
and ethics. We regret that We cannot a,
tins time, (not having read it) speak moro
intelhgcntly Gifts merits. Itscxternals aro
all very prcposscssing and The enterprise
has our cordial wishes for it,. success. We
make the following extracts from the Pros
pec,us
nc character 81 the work viii be various md
comprehensive, embracing Reviews. elaborate Is
,oys upon Literature, the Fine Arts, Education.
f"iI'icns Economy. and the Sciences generally. To-
gether with occasional Biblical Excgcscs and Crit.
ielsnis,-thc whole designed to rroinotc the grows
ing demand for higher order Of Literature and
Eincntion throughout this vnst rcgen Of country"
The work will be issued in the months q MAJ.
October, December and Norch. each number on
tanning ca pngcs of letter press, hae piper and
ut the exceedingly low price II 81 90 per wear,
strictly in advance. Shosld the income exceed tho
cost of publication. tho sxrsss sill be- srroprintei
to enlarge the Library Of the College,"
THE LONDON QUARrERLf Offers the fol
lowing rather eusious but inriting bill OF
fare, which we havcslec too much hur-
Tied 70 partake OIL uliry Literature,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

~ The census recently taken in Frnues
shows total population Of $500. 000.--
The number Of foreigners domicilcd Of all
nations exceeds 100000; Of these up.
wards of $4,000 are English, in various
parts ofthe country, which is considerably
less than previous to the Revolution, when
it exceeded 100000.
The returns from Paris and tho depart
ments of the Seine, show reduction in tho
population Of Paris from 1858, s97 in 1919
to less than 100000 in 1857
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
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Eir.ini;l and It's Resources,

Ii has been mentioned in this paper, if
we rccollcct Alright, that the value of the
real and personal estate Of Virginia was Of
ficially stated at $3.50, 100000. 1t is COM
posed of,hc following items: Real estate,
S27s, 100000; value of slaves. S147,OOO,-
600; other personal property, Sl05.000,-
O0C. The public debt OF the State, as cx-
hibitcd in tia report Of the proper officer,
on the 30lh of September last, was trife
over nine millions of dollars. The State
has also guaranteed bonds issued by cor
porations to complete works of improve
ments already begun, to the amount of
nearly nine and halfmillions more, max
ing her total liabilities about nineteen and
a half millions. But, then, Virginia owns
stocks that are now worth, or will soon be,
about twelve millions; SO that the actual
of the State, for which she
has to provide the annual interest only a.
mounts to but little more than six and
half millions Of dollars mere bagatellc
when the immense agricultural and mineral
wealth of Virginia is taken into considera-
ton. We doubt whether there is another
member Of the confcdcracy as rich as Vir.
gina, in all the clements that constitute The
opulencc of State. She has greater d.
vcrsity of soil and climate than any other.
She can raise more corn of every kind,
more tobacco, and as mnch of every other
crop excepting cotton, sugar, and rice; then
she has exhaustlcss coal fields; salt without
end, and as fine timber as grows on the
face ofthc earth. For many years the cas-
tern part Of the State has been rctrograd.
ing, or at least standing still, chiefly by rea-
son Ola vicious system of cultivating the
land. which has gradually impoverished it
until large portions below tide water have
become unproductivc and almost worth
less. Recently, new men have engaged in
agriculture; the mode of cultivation has
been greatly improved land powerful i'm
pulse has been given to industrial pursuits
in every part ofthe State. Various works
OF internal Improvement have been set on
foot. and a few years hence Virginia will
resume her ancient rank among the great
members of the confcderacy. She has al
ways been cminently conservative, and be-
ing looked to as the most prominent of the
slave Statcs. she has welded avery potent
moral influence in the South. Regarding
her as n powerful link in the chain which
holds the Union together by means of her
position, her ancient rcnown, and the high
character other more gifted sons, we re-
joicc to sec her shaking off the lethargy by
winch her cnergics have been paralyzed,
and emnlatins the example of her more
cntcrprsing sistcrs.-N Y. Commercial.