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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21
TIC EkOc'S legs.

! We noticed some time since the account
Of the alleged discovery in the island OF
Madagascar, Of certain enormous fossil
eggs, worthy to have been laid by the roc
of the Arabian story-tollers. These eggs
were said to be of the capacity of two gal
Ions. No wonder some little scepticism
was felt on the subject. Nevertheless full
confirmation Of the statement has been re-
ceivcd by the recent arrival in France OF
| three of the eggs, with some bones of gi-
gantic bird, which is not doubted to have
hatched them, or been Matched from one of
them. These extraordinary remains have
been made the subject of a formal report
to the academic des Sciences by Mr.. Isidore
Geoilroy St. Hilare, distinguished natur-
alist, who pronounces them to be those of
bird which he has named Epioyn,s. We
do not know how far this discovery viii
tend to give authenticity to the voyages OF
Sinbad the Sailor; and, indeed, this huge
bird would seem to have been rather the
roc's cousin than that veritable feathered
monstrosiiy itself, which was famous for
its flying abilities; whereas, the Epiornis,
we believe, is classcd along with the gigan-
tic fossil birds Of New Zealand, which were
wingloss, or non flying. The discovery Of
the eggs was made by curious kind Of
accident. The captain of mcrchat vessel
tradingto Madagascar, being one day on
shore, noticed anative using one ofthcm for
domestic purposes as vase; and, struck
by ITS remarkable appearance, and resem-
blance, In all respects except size, to an
egg-shell, he questioned its possessor; who
told him it came from the interior of the Is
land, where many such were to be found
his led to a search, which was success
full, number of specimens being found,
along with the bones alluded to. 1t be-
gins to be evident that all the wonders of
the antideluvian era have not yet been ex-
humed from the earth, in which they have
been so long hidden away from human
eyes.-U S. Gazette.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21

y The City Of ST. Louis has elected
Wing Mayor BY 700 majority and all
the rest ofthe City officers are Wings, to-
ec,hcr with majority ofthc Councilmcn.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21

New MExIco.-We have received a
little Z by 9 sheet that is published in New
Mexico, and called the New Mexican "
with the well understood typographical,
"P er: ?" Certainly brother Davis, with
pleasure.
The New Mexican is about one fourth
the size ofthc Virginian, and is published
weekly at 81 per annum. We find few
advertisements in it, Of stores prepared to
sell Eat wholesale or retail, shoes, hats,
caps, ready-made clothing, groceries, hard
ware, &c; nor have the consideratc mer-
chants forgotten to provide for the brawny
lassos Of New Mexico, erich brocndc silks,
mouslins and baregcs French worked capes,
Paris made gloves, Grodcnape poplns,
finger rings. bracelets and breast-pns, gai-
ter boots and party slippers" ,---only think
ofthat Party Slippers" on the banks of
the great Salt Lake,
We find in the same paper the following
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21


utsssslpri observation-disclosures oo,e
arrived at his home, in Kinds county, Mis-.
sissippi, on Sunday the 3oth ult. On Mon
day he addressed the people of Raymond
and vicinity at length, and accepted the no.
mination as a candidate for the State Con
vention. On the night of "Wednesday, the
ID inst, he addressed large audience in
Jackson, the State capital Of Mississippi, in
defence of his position and opinions. On
Thursday, the Sd instant, he left jackson
for Madison county, whence he will 60 on
canvass, through some of the eastern
counties, arranging his "Trip SO as to be in
jackson at the May Convention.
Ex-Gov. PoindcSter declines being a
candidate OF "Southern Rights" party in
Kinds county for the State Convention, in
consequenceof his advanced age and physi-
cal in6rmitles-R. Enqxirer.
WONDERFUL FEAr-Thc South Side
Democrat learns thata gentleman in South
ampton has read every word of the Sup
Plement yet published! He must have
the patience of Job. and the intellectual
digestion Of German Professor. The
Democrat thinks the Convcniionarc bound
in sheer gratitude, to vote him pension
fer ifc--R Times.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21

ET AT the recent election in Richmond,
the voters accepted the amended charter
b. 4 vote of GEO 10 3il
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21

"7-ie srr1 oaes nc f"iag. '-Avfid the man
ho savs III The world owes n,,u d livi &
,it,irss he .riH- Z
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21
The WI s.lington Enicrs.

Thc WASHINGTON 4 NxCE.
Mr.. Thomas Richie, the venerable eli.
tor Of the Washington Union, has retired
from the management Of that paper, and
from all connection with the press, with
which he has been associated for forty
seven years. The political life of Mr. Rit-
chic is full Of interest and apply serves to
point moral which we leave the rca-
der to draw. For nearly half century
he has been connected. in some way or
other, with the leading politicians Of the
| country, and has contributed no small in
Hucncc TO the formation Of Southern poll
tics.
There Is much in his retiring address
which none can fail to admire. Amid all
his toiblcs, his devotion to the Union stands
prominently forth, and sternly rcbukcs the
mad spirit of fanaticism, which would
hastenits downfall. If there still be any
Democrats in Virginia, who have respect
| for the counsels Of their old file leader.
who has led them to many victories, we
beg them to pause and reflect over the last
advice which he gives them, to use his
own language, from his political death-bcd.
1t will be seen tina, his dying advice is to
discounteuance the "Agitators" who would
bring about a rc-agitation of the danger
Gus questions which it is the duty of the
country to regard as settled. Mr.. Richie
says -
This compromise system has been aiou,cd; aud
earnestly eonjurc my countrymcn to adhere TO ii.
Its preservation will save this glorious union--its
violation will destroy the nohlest form Of govern,
ment that over existed. | am now speaking. az /,
were, from my political death bed, with all the so.
leninity and responsibility which surround tho con-
LESSONS of dying man. The country knows ny
attachment to the Union During the late arduous
struggle nigh, have Withdrawn to nv tent and
avoided the dangers Of the field. But | boldly say
did not hesitate one moment to meet the crisis
| and brave every consequence. | came to Washing
ton with some little influence in the South In at.
tempting to save the Union have been shoru Of
some Of that moral force which had gained on an
other theatre. As ! had lost position in one sec
ton, so gained some in another; and have MOI,
hesitated to employ ii in calling upon my northern
brethren to stand TO this Compromise to carry it
out faithfully and to avoid forever the rcagi,aiion
Of this dangerous subject have therefore right
and warn my counrymen in The North No, "a Ss.
ceiye themselves. itell them that the South is in
cuon of the fusitiye-siayc aw sr ,hcr r , ,h
Union viii topple to the ground. 1t il idle to talk
three rrea, pars Of our pro, n "a, '" of
he Peep'e he RiFAs 81 ne sites. and dc Union y
,,S ~ one Q, 'ngse Pcfish amt the
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21


Mr.. WEBSTER IN BosToN.--Mr. Web
gtor was to address his fellow.eirizcns il
Faneuil Hall, in Boston Oh Thursday. and
application was made to the Council for
the use ofthc Hall for that purpose, MIN
Mey dectiacd TO grant The requesti Tho
request Of the citizens was acted on by
Council with closed doors, and the Bee
says, with the following result:
'Resolecd, That, in view Of the recent a1tion Of
This Board upon other similar Application ard Of
the present excited state 81 tie Public mind. It "a
nezpsdent % grant the use Of rhc Harfor the rus-
poscs asked for.
The Bee adds:
Probably no act OF the Ion.d Of Aldermen sineo
the hrst organization ofthe city sqvernmeui' crcf
caused 80 much Indignation amor al eiasses oi our
citizens "a tliis.
From what we could Judge Of the s't' Of the
pubic feeling lss, evening. v ,hink renonstranee
viii be prescribed to the Boaed OF Alderman to-day.
Of sufficient strength to eject reconsideration OF
the vote.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-21

a fat barn door Turkey, roasted, with
sausages round him, an alderman hanging
in chains; boiled leg of Mutton, or iillct
Of Veal, potted with Tomatoes sauce
with a view to having this dish all winter
the Tomatoes must be prepared and bot
tied in summer, when they are in greatest
abundance "a Said in the centre of the
table; Ham, and vegetables on either side;
in the spring, Lamb and Green Peas, of
course.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19
THE REPUBLIC OF HAYTl.

There is published from this island world Of
nonsense, which seems to be manufactured here,
for what purpose, however, it is difficult to tell.
The facts, however, we are assured, on good au.
thorty, are these:
SoULouauE, the black Emperor of Hay, recently sent
and in good faith, two thousand under the command Of
Of his generals the frontiers of Dominica to notify the
people there Of the truce that existed according the un-
dersanding between the commissioners Of France England
and the United States and him, the Enero but the black
general at the head of these two Thousand men, without au-
thory and to the sore dpleasure Of ououque it said
and believed, finding the frontier town of Gaeta entirely un
defended and unprotected seized with irresistible pas
sion for military glory, and he took the town. established
Hayten dominion H. and pronounced 1t conquered
The Dominicaus, enraged by this act soon mustered in
force and beat off the Haytens, with killed and wounded
on the Haytien side
That soulouque did not intend invasion is shown by
the fact that he sent only 1000 men, when he had
$4,000 men at his disposal and that this time Of year mill
tary operations are not carried on in Hayti.
The commissioners it is said will renew their efforts to
bring about permanent peace the autumn
Il is highly desirable that this petty war should cease no,
only for the Of humanity but for the sake OF trade and
commercially Y. Erpress aAs
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19
CLERICAL POLITICIANS.

A writer in the Boston Transcript, after com.
menting upon some of Theodore Parkers vehe
ment political TRADES from the pulpit, concludes
with the following paragraph upon the subject
of political preaching:
What Clergyman solemnized, and purified and ele
waited the thoughts Of his hearers by preaching about politics
Men may listen submssvey to the powerful denuncia
ton Of their sins but will admit bis political opinion.
to fall within this category parish in which all are Of one
political mind is very rarely to be found. How much near
to Paradise does political preacher advance his
CATION by these unconsecated efforts Let him take sum
mary view Of his parshoners at the cosewhat does he be
hold Which seems to have gotten the mastery, the spr
the h9 Upon the Of some be behods th
marks Of carna eIultaion and triumph upon the counte
nances Of others the manifestations Of hatred and
malice and all uncharitableness and Me, he spreads hi
arms and rolls up his eyes, and suppEcates that the peace
Of God, 0ieh passeth all understanding, may hearts
Of his people, aportion whom ready for three cheers
Whil the remainder are ready tofgM."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19
AUGUST ELECTIONS.

Elections will take place in the States of Ken
lucky, Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Hi
nois, and Iowa on the 4th of August, and in North
Carolina and Tennessee on the 7th of August.
Kentucky is to choose Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Legislature, and ten members Of Con-
gress Indiana has likewise to choose ten members Of
Congress. The election in Alabama is for Governor
Legislature, and seven members of Congress In
Arkansas member of Congress IS TO Be elected.
Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa have already chosen
their Congressional delegations. This year they
have simply to elect local and judicial officers.
North Carolina will choose nine members of Con-
gress. In Tennessee the election is for Governor,
Legislature, and eleven members of Congress.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19
THE RUSSIANS AND THE c1RcAssIANs.

An account was received by the last steamer
from Europe of another victory of the Circassians
oyor tho forces of the Emperor NIrHoLAs. The
Constantnople correspondent of the London Morn
ing Herald, in a letter dated June 18th, says:
Important news has been received from Dagistan via
Trebizonde. All the correspondence from Tis gives more
less the details Of the Of the mounaneers over
the Russians, who have suffered immense loss The leader
Of the Daghlees is Mohammed Emin, the nab of Sheikh
Cham who at the head Of picked men of the war
like tribes of the Abedeks and other independent tribes of
the Western Caucasus, had attacked the Russian enench-
men OF the Chen and driven the Russian troops under the
command of Gen. Cerebrenho beyond Themer. The en-
gagenens which took place bloody and disastrous and
the Russians suffered severely that all the spare wagons
the army were barely sufficient carry their wounded away
Their loss according to impartial statement is cacu-
lated at 5000 in killed and prisoners The mortality in COM
parison is by far greater among the officers than among the
prvaes The position Of the Russian army is very insecure
present. of the communications between Themer
and Kouban being intercepted and owing to the vigilance Of
the Dsghlees s impossible send reinforcements in that
direction for some time to The mountainees boast at
present Of being well supplied with ammunition and arms,
and ready to continue the against the invaders of their
homes throughout the whole summer season.
BY the above il s clearly asceraned that the Russians
have made no progress whatever in the conquest of the Cau
casus this year. and doubt both they and their intended
victims must have become heartily tired Of this dreadful and
protracted warfare"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19
THE SIOUX INDIANS OF MINNESOTA

The Minnesota Pioneer of the Sd instant an
nounces the arrival at that place of the Hon. LUKE
LEA, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, who had
gone thence to Traverse des Sioux, about one hun
dred miles UP the Minnesota river, to make a
treaty with the Sioux Indians, whose chiefs and
braves had already assembled for that purpose.
Governor RAMSEY, of Minnesota, is an associate
Commissioner with Mr.. LEA. The Pioneer
expresses its confidence that treaty will be made
without difficulty. The country proposed to be
purchased from the Sioux embraces all the lands
watered by the tributaries of the Mississippi, and
extending two hundred miles west of that river
These lands are said to be very valuable, embrac-
ing country full of game and heavy timber, and
delightful prairies and rich bottom ianus. Aitor
tho conclusions or is treaty. it is the intention of
the Commissioners to make treaty with another
band of the Sioux, who are to assemble for that
purpose at village some twenty-five miles above
the mouth of the Minnesota river.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19

liz THE UNITED STATES CIRcUIr CouRT, at Baltimore,
on Tuesday Judge TAsIr delivered the opinion Of the
Court in the case Of Barring Brothers, and others the
cutors Of Robert Over bill filed the chancey side Of the
Court and involving claim 10 upwards Of $780, 900. The
whole case was reviewed by the Judge in announcing the
opinion of the Court The question on which the case
turned he said Of fact whether the answers
made by Mr. OLIVER than twenty years ago. to an at
achment then obtained to affect funds alleged to be in his
hands the trustee Of LrDE GooDwrS were made in good
faith, or were false and fraudulent alleged by the COM
Panan's In order to judge Of this the Court held that
was necessary to examine both the inerogaories and an
swes in connexion with the circumstances that then sur
rounded the case, and the Judge then proceeded review
the answers Of Mr. Oliver in connexion with the ccum-
stances which then surrounded the case and announced
the result Of this review, that in thejudgment Of the Court
those answers were full fair, and ought to have been salts
factory, and that there was nothing in them Justify 50
grave charge that Of perjury and fraud against who
had been dead for seventeen years. The bill accordingly
dismissed with costs JoHx NrrsoS, BESJ. G. HowAnD,
and H. w. DAVIS, Esqs. for complsinsnts; REvlnDr
Johnson and }. M. CAxrBrII, Esqs, for respondents
[Amricnn
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19

The Baltimore Patriot, in speaking Of the ru-
mored resignation Of Mr.. WEBSTER, alludes to the
suspense caused by the silence of the Washington
press on the subject We can assure our respect
ed contemporary that the Washington press would
have little else to do if it should attempt to correc,
even onehalf of the erroneous reports that sent
off from this city to entertain the readers of news.
papers in distant places. The number Of such fab.
rcations is incredible, though few of them ever
exposed, because it is only those of general import
ance that sufficiently attract the public attention to
deserve notice.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19

SOUTH CARoLINA.-Opposton to separate Sc.
cesson is said to be rapidly on the increase in this
State. J. D. WrTHERsPooN, Senator from York
G. w. DUDLEY, Senator from Marlborough; and
d. J. McCoRD, an eminent lawyer of Columbia
and son-in-law of Langdon Cheves, have written
strong letters against the policy of separate State
action. They regard withdrawal from the Unior
as eminently dangerous to Southern institutions
and destructive of the commercial prosperity o
the State.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19

The most amentabls catastrophe of the death Of Mr.
FRosr a. New Orleans, in duel few days ago, grew
of discussion which ought have had personality about
it. being simple question amongst political friends who
would make the eligible candidate of their party
their district for in Congress. The gentleman who
killed the Editor Of the New Orleans "Crescent,
and his antagonist Doctor THoMAs HuNr, Brother
COL THEoD 6. HUSr, Member of the Bar, who had beer
named by his friends fit person to be for Congress-
and warmly opposed by the deceased, we'll in his
newspaper in public meeting.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19

The Montgomery (Alabama) Journal, very de.
cided Union paper, speaking Of the Letter of Mr..
Senator KING, published in this journal yesterday,
says that the Letter is, in most respects, good
one, but that it is faulty in the excessive and ill
timed party feeling which it displays, and espe.
cialIy in its animosity to the organization of South
ern Union party. The Editor protests, and with
great force, against the honorable Senator idea Of
falling back upon the Democratic party organiza.
ton as means of maintaining and guarding the
rights Of the South.
"We do not believe says the Editor, "tha.
: fanaticism and ultraism can be crushed, and the
rights of the South safe in the Union, except by
the active organization generally of the Union
men throughout the whole country. The idea of
falling back on the Democracy, or any other par.
ty for this purpose, is strange as well as futile
'one. IL is the boast of the Democracy that il
: has held the control Of the Federal Government
tor nlneenths of the time for the last thirty years
1t was during this period, it will be recollected,
that the abolition aggressions complained of have
been growing and increasing. Why, then, can
Democracy stop il! Il will be recollected that
1t was Democratic ex.President who first gave
power and responsibility TO the Free-Soil move
ment by the Buffalo platform. A Southern De-
mocrahc President first gave credence to the
power OF Congress to egisla,e to prohibit slavery
in the common territory. We will further reco-
lect that It was Democratic Congress, in both
Houses, which annexed these Free. Terrific.
ries of Mexico, and admitted California. &c.
All this shows the fallacy of relying on party.
the professed progressive and radical party. for
Justice to the South on this subject. We. in saw
ing this, wish to make no invidious distinctions ).
it would be the same with all parties.'
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-19
THE LATE ARMY CoURT.MARtAL.

/ Il was with pain we heard of the rbut of the
Court-Martial lately held in this city which has, in
the opinion of that Court and in that o the Presi
dent of the United States, required thedismission
of Gen. TALcoTT from the Army. In tn " Union y
Of yesterday morning we find the Ofida General
Order announcing this fact to the Army Of which
the finding of the CouRT and the decision Of the
PRESIDENT thereon seems to be all that is now ne
cessary to copy, (the Charges having een hereto,
fore inserted in our columns.
FINDING AND SENTENCE OF THE oURT.
Alter mature delbeton all the evdenc adduced, the
Court finds the accused Brevet Bgadier Geeral GEoReE
TAIcorT Colonel of the Ordnance Department as follows
CANCEL.
Specification, "guilty," and guilty Of th CHARGE.
CHARoE II.
Specification, "guilty," and "guiliy Of ths CHARGE
CHARGE III.
lstspeefeaon, guilty, excep. the words therein, ana
had previously reported to the Secretaryf Wa."
I'd specification, "no, guilty"
Sd specification,
4th specification,
5lh specification, S"guilty."
9th specification,
7th specifeation,J
And equity OF the CHARGE.
SENTENCE.
And the Court does sentence him, Brevet Bgader Cen
ea GEoReE TALcorT, Colonel of Ordnance Department
"to be dismissed the service"
H. In conformity with the 65th Of the rules and articles Of
war, the proceeding. of the General CourMaa in the
foregoing have been transmitted to the of the
United States
The following is the decision thereon.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, JuLr g, 1851.
The foregoing proceedings of the Court Martial for the trial
Of Brevet Bgader General George Talco having been laid
before me, and having been by duly examined and
sidered, hereby confirm the same.
M1LLARD FILL4oRE.
ILL., Bevet Bhgader General George Tacott accordingly
ceases to be an officer of the army from this date.
In reviewing these proceedings the PRESIDENT has
with regre and feels constrained to notice. the eguy and
negligence which, throughout the transaction in which they
originated, characterized the conduct of Breve Colonel HUI
ger commander Of the Fort Monroe arsenal The confidence
naturally reposed BY him in the head Of his corps furnishes
undoubtedly some apology for his but syt
The President deems proper, particularly, express
his dsapprobaon Of all private correspondence on official
business Such practice not only prevents the preservation
Of distinct and Ineligible record Of any trsnsacton 50 in
dspensabe in Government where public agents are liable
be frequently changed but incompatible with the admitted
accountability Of every officer employed in the disbursement
of public moneys.
Nv. The General Court Martial Of which Brevet Major
General Twiggs is PRESIDENT is dissolved.
By command of the President:
r. JONES, Adjutant General