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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22
The Devil Let Loose.

On Saturday last lad about twelve
years of age, son of John P. Lewis, was
struck on the head with stone by negro
boy belonging to Mrs. Garland, INJECTING a
wound so severe, that for a few days his
life was despaired Of. 1t is now thought
that he will recover. The negro boy was
Immediately arrested and IS now in Jail.
Mr. John Abrahams, Merchant, discov-
cred in the cellar Of his store on Sunday
morning, pile Of combustible materials.
amongst which was quantity Of loose pa
per in an ignited state. But for this time
ly discovery the building and his goods
might have been destroyed or seriously
injured. On Monday negro man,against
whom suspicion existed, was arrested, but
nothing could be proved against him and
he was accordingly discharged.
The Lottery Office of VIM. McCrecry
was entered on Tuesday evening shortly
after dark and robbed Of SO in money
and several prize tickets. is unknown
how the entrance was made, but strong
probability exists that the rogue concealed
h;msolf;n the room durirq the evening for
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22
$50 2j for Tobacco.

Tue highest price, perhaps, ever paid
for Tobacco in Virginia, is that given by
Messrs. Dudley and Johns, manufacturers
OF Our town, for a portion Of the crop of
Mr.. Thomas A. Wright Of Roanoke coun-
ty. The tobacco was sold by the Messrs:
Stcptoe on Tuesday last, at the unparall-
eled price of $50 25 per hundred pounds!
Messrs. Dudley & Johns have kindly fur
nishcd us with a sample of this tobacco
which we shall take pleasure in showing to
such of our country friends as will call at
our office. 1t is indeed superior article
of medium size; thoroughly ripe per
fectly free from Dirt thick, tough and
rich Gbres small the texture exceeding
ly fine and silky and the colour beau
fully variegatcd gold-and-mahogany. We
have never seen sample Of tobacco come
nearer Perfcction,and weshould be obliged
to Mr.. Wright if he would give us, for
publication an account fhis mode of grow
ing and curing it.
Thus the county Of Roanoke is entitled
to the honour of producing, Mr.. Wright
to the premium for managing, and Messrs.
Dudley x Johns to the credit for buying,
the finest and highest priced tobacco ever
brought t o this market We learn the
liberal manufacturers intend it for a few
special customers and private friends.
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New Racks

"Mayrted Life: It's !Shadows and Sun
Miae."-By r. s. Philadel-
phia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co., pub
fishers.
q" Romans Trials; or, Tales and Sketches
from tie Life around us"-Same author
and publishers.
These interesting and useful little vol
umcs have been placed upon our table by
the Messrs. Payne who have them for s.le
at their Book Store.
The character Of each volume is sufii-
ciently explained by It's title. Each is
made up of separate tales, written in
pleasing and familiar style, illustrative of
the subject of which it treats, and the NOR
al tone Of each commends the work TO every
family. As an author, Mr.. Arthur, we
think, IS defective in many respects, and
particularly in the monotony Of his char
acters; but then it must be remembered his
Objects to instruct. while he enfcytaiRs, the
family circle. by intoxicating wholesome
truths drawn from the every day occur
rences oflltc. We think these unpretcnding
little works are calculated to do good.
"1He Mineral Springs Of Virginia: uiM
remarks on their use, The diseases to aehicA
Mey are applicable, and in vhich Mey
are confrd-iadtcated, accompanied BY
map IF routes and distances.-A nep
rork.-By William Burke " d.,
Richmond: Published By Morris g..
Brother, 1s51--Ritchics g. Dnnnarant,
Printers"
We are indebted to the publishers for
copy of this work which we have received
through the hands of Mcssrs. Payne who
have it on sale. 1t will be seen il is Vir-
ginian work, tout and out" and is highly
creditable to all engaged on it-author,
publishers and printers.
To the numerous valitudinarians who |
annually fly to the mountains Of Virginia
to drink Gifts health giving waters and en-
joy, in repose, its invigorating air, the work
under notice must be valuable ride |
mecam, for II nctonly gives, by analysis,
the medicinal properties Of the different
waters, but indicates the diseases to which |
they are applicable, as remedies, as well
as those which the use of them aggrayates.
The book Is written In an agreeable, en-
tertaining style, and is, in the main, though
not entirely, free from the use Of technical
terms which often serve only to pcrpIex the
general reader The language however.
is not always prosperous, for the reason
that the author has studied con
ciscness rather than perspicuIty. The de-
scription otthe romantic scenery and many
natural curiosities Of western Virginia, is
often highly interesting and sprightly, and
intcrspcrscd with the more solid matter Of
the text, it affords welcome relief TO the
reader who may take little pleasure IN
thcrareutical dIsquisl'lou.
m tllSyiole it Is quite an agreeable, an.
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Whilst South Carolina is doing her ut
most to dissolve the Union. her more pa
trict;o neighbour. Georgia, is doing her
hes, to preserve it. Our Georgia ex-
changes are filed with accounts Of Union
Meetings ali over the State, the proceed
ings of which indicate degree Of enthu-
siasm with which we have rarely known
any party to be animated. Our readers
must remember that the Constitutional
Union Party" Of Georgia, is composed Of
Wings and Democrats-ncarly the entire
Wing party and at least half ofthe Demo
cratic party of the State-who are op-
posed to dissolution Of the Union and in
favour ofthe Compromise. This basis of
organization has given them prepondcr-
ating influence, and not the slightest doubt
is entertained that they will be able to e.
lect all their officers of the State. The
party moves together with the utmost har-
mony, forgetful that some Of them were
lately Wings and others Democrats, and
mindful only Of the great and patriotic
purposes ofits organization. AS an evi-
dcnce of the harmony which pcrvades its
ranks, we may cite the fact that Mr.. Ste
phcns, a Wig, had been nominated by a
portion Of the Union party as their candl-
date for Governor, but he refused to serve
and recommendcdM Mr.. Cobb, the late Speak
err ofthe House of Representatives Dem
ocrat, for the same office and, no doubt,
he will be the nominee of the Union State
Convention which will be held the first
Monday in June. His nomination is
equivalent to his election. Old party lines
are utterly obliterated and party diilercn-
ces are buried in forgetfulness.
On the other hand, 'the Agitators'', or
Southern Rights Party" we believe they
call themselves in Georgia, are equally &C
tive, but far less powerful. The Milledge.
vile Recorder says South Carolina Can
find no encouragement in her madness, in
Georgia. There is scarcely corporal's
guard of"agitators' in that State indeed
the Virginia "agitators" might be added
to their Georgia brethren, and the two
factions would hardly constitute a respec-
table party. The malecontent party Of
Georgia viii hold its Convention the 2stl
of this month, and as il is rather scarce OF
members, it would do well to invite de
putation from the 'sullen acquiescents" Of
Virginia, alias the disunionists in disguise
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Our growing file of rejected commun-
lcations '-poetical, prosaical, polemical,
and Observation-Disclosures us that a word
of explanation may be due to those kind
friends who have favoured us with con-
tributions that have found no abiding place
in our columns. Knowingthat most writers
are often mortified at the non-appearance
of essays, it may be, that have cost them
much labour and reflection, and that they
are equally at a loss to understand the cdi-
tors reasons for suppressing them, I'VE have
concluded to make one general statemen,
to correspondents, to save the trouble Of a
semi-weekly explanation.
1. publish no anonymous commun-
ications and by this we mean such as
come to us unindorsed by a responsible
name. This is necessary to protect the cd
itor from imposition,to which hcis in many
respects liable.
2. Articles written on both sides of the
paper are liable to be rejected. The MS
is often botted so as to become illeeible
by being written on both sides but the
great objection to it is that, the sheet can
not be cut, SO as to be distributed among
| the compositors, as is most generally ne
cessary to be done.
3. Communications, though they may
not be without merit in other respects, are
often defective in grammar, in style, in
thought, ms sense; or they may be too long,
or may relate to a subject not proper, at
the particular time, to be discussed; and
IN all these cases, and every other that may
arise, it is the duty of an editor to cxer-
else his judgment in withholding or pub
hshing them. There may be many rea-
sons known to him Of which the author
may be entirely ignorant, why his article
should not appear ; and when the editor
withholds it, he may be presumed to be
exercising sound discretion, without the
necessity of infcrring his condemnation
Of the essay, on the score of merit. 1t is
true he cannot always exercise his .judg-
ment in such cases, for he is sometimes
compelled, almost by the force of crcum-
stances, to publish articles which neither
commend themselves to his sanction by
their taste, style, or sense but the inser-
ton of one foolish article is no reason why
a similar one should deserve The same IA
your. It's very unpleasant to deny the
use Of his columns to personal and polit-
cal friends, and il is an embarrassment
which We have often felt. and yet such
cases present opportunities for the excr
else of an editors rarest mcrit--the merit
Of DETERMINATION. Now, we beg to as
sure our correspondents that, whilst we
are always thankful for their contribu
tons, and solicit them, they must allow us
tojudgc ofthc propriety Of publishing them;
and we ask them further to remember that,
the refusal to publish them does not ne
cessarily imply their condemnation for the
want Of merit, as their insertion does not
always argue very high appreciation Of
their ability.
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MIR. power. New platform.

Mr.. Povclfs New PlatfOrEl&s
It's gratifying to learn that indications
favour the hope that. Mr.. Paulus Powell
is on the stool Of repentance and that, if he
be no, too deeply welded to MS sins, he
may soon come over" TO the cause of the
Wings and his country. We heartily
wish him happy radiance Of his pre-
sent burthen, and, as soon as he comes
through" we heseech him not to let his
modesty prevent him from proclaiming the
glad tidings to his deeply solicitous friends
who would rejoice at his delivcrance.
The ground Of this hope for the final re-
demption of Mr. Powell from the shackles
that bind him, is the fact, about which
we hear there is no dosbt that, he has
adopted the address Of the Editor of the
Bedford Sentinel as his platform, and has
circulated large numbers oft throug hout
his District. This is certainly a happy
omen, for it shows that Mr. Powell has at
least discovered something worthy of adop-
ton even in Wing paper, and he thus
| confesses to confidence In our worthy
friend of the Sentinel which we have no
doubt the editor well deserves, and Mr..
Powell does better to entertain. Having
pinned his faith to the editors sleeve, Mr..
Powell OF course cannot presume TO qucs-
ton our friends authority, but must inn
plicitly confide in his counsels now, which
will lead Mr. Powell out of very ugly
company to much happier and much
more patriotic position than he now oc-
cupies. We repeat that, we rejoice in
the prospect of MIR. P's happy deliver
ance.
A word or two, aside, to our friend of
the Sentinel. Wehope you WILCOX well to
your new convert and see that he does not
get into bad company again, and thus into
bad habits Use the power you have been
so fortunate as to acquire over him, ten
derby, but firmly; and when any of the old
sinners, his former comrades, undertake to
rcproach him with back sliding, be ever
ready with word Of encouragement for
him, point out to him the good way, and
especially show him the beauties ofpatrl-
otism, the blessings of Union, harmony
and fraternity. Instruct him diligently in
these thngs-and he has shown DISPOSE
ton to learn ofyou with checrtulncss-and
you may yet rejoice to see, in the late "sul-
len acquiescent,' full hedgcd Wing and
| Union man.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

An accomplished Miss, on returning to
her fathers house, after having been one
quarter at a boarding school, quite shock
ed her brother, whose language and ideas
were rather unsophisticated, with her re-
fined expressions.
81 declare" said he one day,to his father
''our Sally has got TO be so larned that
can't understand above half what she saws:
twas only this morning that she stuck a
20 on to tater, and called treaclc molasses."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

~ There was a fine rain Sunday
night, extending from within 10 or 10 miles
of Lynchburg as far south as Danvllle-
On Monday, we hear a large quantity of
tobacco was planted in this County and
in Pittsylvania. In the latter County par
ticularly, the planters were so busy they
were unable to attend Couft-a species OF
amusement fhey are moi spt 10 permit IN
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Until the knot is tied

A GREAT TRurH-In the long Seces.
sion speech lately delivered by Mr. Rhett,
of South Carolina, we find this undoubted
truth, which is as grain of wheat in a
bushel ofchaffi at will be far easier, in
deed, IN my opinion, to get out of the Union
than to Keep out%u." So saith Mr. Rhett,
and so we are inclined to think. When
South Carolina comes to taste the luxury
of the decline of her own commercial ports,
the emigration other citizens, and heavy
taxes for an Independent Government, she
will be as fierce to come into the Union as
she is new to sc out Of It Il. IThig.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

The Nashville, Chattanooga, and Char
lesion Railroad Company, we learn from
It's report. has capital of S2.56O,755;
$1,000, o0ohas been paid in. Nashville and
Charleston have subscribed $500 900 each,
and the Georgia Railroad Company $3.50,
900. 1t is expected that seventy miles of
the road will be finished during the pre-
sent year. The report estimates the cost
of completing the entire line from Charles
ton to Cairo (Ill.) at less than sl5,oo0Ooo
Nat. Tpf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

THE NATIONAL MONUMENT oS TIE FOURTH OF
JuLY.-The Board Of Managers Of the National
Monument" Ut Washington renew their last years
suggestion TO their fellow-ctizens throughout the
Union. that collections be made the approaching
anniversary Of the National Independence in all II
this ratrioiie work. yhe.cyeF D. day i ceehEat.
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fes to prevent them from enjoying. The
appearance of the river here indicates
there have been fnu showers above. They
IRE much needed here
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

Gov. TAzEwELL.-We are pleased to
learn that this veteran statesman, who, a
week or two since, was lying dangerously
i'll, at his residence in this city, has entirely
recovered. His constitution, like his mind,
is doubtless one Of great strcngth.-Nor.
Courier.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

The D.ference.-It appears that, in
New Iceland, when the marriage ceremony
takes place, itisa very old custom to knock
the heads of the bridegroom and bride to-
gethcr, previous to their union
In christian lands it isn't so
The bridegroom and the bride
To loggcrheads but seldom 20,
Until the knot is tied
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To Col. Benton has returned to Wash
ngton City, with the view of ultimately re-
moving his family from that place to Mis-
sour, where, we should suppose, his pre-
seuce is not wanted.
Hon. Ramsey, Governor Of Minnesota
was also in Washington, a few days ago,
but has returned to the Territory.
Col. Hodge, the Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury, is on business visit to New
York and Boston.
NJ. Bois lie Compte late French Minister
to this country, sailed in the Niagara, with
his family, from New York for Liverpool
on Wednesday Of last week.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

1t being reported that Lady Caroline
Lamb had, in a moment of passion, knock
cd down one of her pages with stool,th
poet Moore, to whom this story was told
by Lord Stronghold, Observed
ooh, nothing Is more natural for liter
airy lady than to double down page"
Il would rather,' replied his lordship,
"advisc Lady Caroline 10 turn over a new
leaf"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

The "WnnE MANS NEwsrArER."-
We have received the first number of a pa
per just started in New York, with the
above queer, but significant tile. It is a
very large double-sheet, with forty-eighl
columns of matter printed on the fines, kind
ofpaper, and sold at ten cents number.
Thearticlcs are written with more than usual
cleverness, and we predict for the paper a
wide spread popularity. The negroes
having attracted all the sympathes Of the
North heretofore, the white Mans News.
paper" seems to think it is high time its
own race was putting III Its claims 10
public attention. 1t sustains the Compro-
mise and the Constitution as they are heart
lily and wholly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

PARIS CMT-cHAT.--We take the follow
ing story from the lively Paris correspon-
dencc of the St. Louis Republicans:
Two men, tolerably well dressed stop
ped the other evening, between 9 and 10
O'Clock, at the door of grocer in the Rue
de Normandle. They were both laugh
ing immoderately,s and talking in loud tone
of voice.
4 tell you yes, said one i bet YOU it
isn't, replied the other. Well, let us bet, >
said the first. And at these words they
both entered the store, where the grocer
was all alone behind the counter.
DO you sellmolassesl asked one of the
men.
Yes, gentlemen
We'll, give me two pounds
Have You jug, sirl'
No; put it in my ha,!'
How! in your hat 2
Yes; don't be afraid, pour ii in; ii is a
bet
The grocer took the hat. put i, in his
scales, and poured in, not without laugh
ing, the two pounds of molasses as order
ed.
Very WELL said the singular customer,
taking up his hat. pay yourself; and he
threw a five franc on the counter.
The grocer opened his drawer, and be-
gan TO count out the change.
Excuse me, sir said the owner of the
hat, interrup,ing him; but your molasscs
has very singular odor.'
tits very good, l assure you,' said the
grocer.
No, it smells badly smell it yourself.
The too confding grocer reached over
his head, and put his nose down to smell !;
but his customer suddenly turned the hat
over the grocer's head, and with vioor
Gus blow pushed it down over his ewes.
HIS accomplicc, protiting by his opportu.
NIFTY, plunged his hand into the open draw
er, drew outall the money, and the two fied
before the unfortunate grocer could either
cry or get the hat OFF his head.
SurclpE.-JoelW ". Rose, the young man
who committed suicide near Lcwisburc,
was a native of this place His only rel
alive is a married sister, who resides here.
We imagine there is mistake in "unre-
Quilted love" being the cause of the rash
deed. He twice attempted the same thing
before he left Fredericksburg, and each
time escaped almost by miracle He
was always a hypocondriac, though ola
Unable temper and disposition. His sister
and brother-in-law (with whom he lived
here) were warmly attached to him, treat
ed HIM with great kindness, and are deeply
grieved at his death.-Fred. Ncses.
NOTHING SrRkScr nm Nr,v xrr IxrY,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

SHAVING DEEr.-A barber, while slia-
wing Col. Leigh, at Elizabeth city. n c.,
extracted SI00, and $4,000 in notes. from
his pocket
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

A lady who being about to marry man
who was small in stature, was told that
he was very bad fellow.
"Well," said she, IF he is bad. there is
one comfort-there is very little of him
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

The NHEIDIpzIwEoUsKI FAMILY
Messrs. Lobach & Schepeldrinkf, ofNew
ork, advertise in the Herald for informa-
ton concerning the whereabouts of Mrs.
Louisa Hesselbartz, wife of Guntlcr Pfeil-
schumidt, from Sonderhausen, Thuringen,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

DANeER.-A person named Danger kept
public house, on the Huntingdon road,
near Cambridge, England. On being
compelled to quit the house, which was
not his own, he built an inn on the oppo-
site side of the road, and caused to be
painted beneath his sign, "Ddnger from
over the way" His successor in the old
house retorted by inscribrng over his
door, There is no Danger here now"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

NOTHING STRANGE OR New, YET INTER
EsTrNe.-The Queen of England is said to
be once more in most interesting situation.
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ehfei Under such an organization. the
Senate would afford none Of the protccfion
winch the East desired. lie objected to
IL n4t only on the ground that It would be
a House OF Lords, but also because il
"o'io naturally be exposed to corrupting
l''nuehces' Sooner than take such a sys-
tenn ~ PtyPctaay. he would 70 ior the
'''' ii n pasa
Mr, Dls', vas prevented BY 'ndisposi-
tion' rom Deihg present, when the vote
upon Nr, WISE Plan was taken. He
preferred .nal - ,nc report OF the commit
tee ana II VT !" would re-ofcr IL he
would vote ior y.
mr. wise dec,inea uoine So IS It mgh.
embarrass his Western brethren.
Mr.. Chiffon {cpfcd to mr. Scott. ind
defended himself from .nc charge OF inroh-
sistency. Ailthat the iriendsoi the report
desired was that y should DC tested by a
vote. Il was not in competition with any
other scheme but stood upon It's ownmcr-
us, :,
Mr. Carter, OF Loudoun' could not enter
'ain tae oelief that inc property OF the East
was moi safe IN the hands Of the voters Of
inc East lie never had regarded It as
question: oil power.
r' nandolph should go for the Report
% VIC committee but could not sustain
', nn Soo't pan
y, discussion was further continued at
some length between Messrs. Scott and
Ta"
ne motion to strike out Committees
oePor' ana 'aser, MIR, SCOTS propositions
was hegauyed' Ayes o2' noes Sc.
mr. Ii"oornc thought the tune had ar
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we have no doubt,it is valuable book; and
we would advise all invalids who contem-
plate resort to the mineral waters Of Vir-
gina, to provide themselves with copies
| before they leave home.
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Seeing Ahead.

The London Times contains proposals
for laying down hot air pipes under the
payements of London with openings at
the corners, in order to prevent all suffer
ing from cold in the streets. The PROPOSE
ton seems very ludicrous; yet the pro-
babihties are strong, that in twenty-five
years the dwelling houses of all, poor as
well as rich, will be supplied with Ii ght and
fuel from pipes under the street, in the
same manner as at present supplied with
water.
Although the price of gas is at present
excessively high, there is no doubt but in
few years Improvements will be made by
which it will be cheapened to such de-
gree,that as fuel it willsupercedc coal and
wood and even candles for light What a
glorious time for cooks will be that, when
in order to roast steak or broil a chicken,
the only trouble will be just to light few
gasiets What an era for chambermaids
no fires to make, no dirty coal to be carried
up, no sitting Of ashes to be done, no pes
tering stoves to be cleaned Glorious
times those !-Meychaats Ledger.