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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

The following are Interpretations which
Mr.. Lyons and Mr. Wise have given no
tee Of their intention to submit as amend
mcnts to the report of the committee on tho
Legislative Department:
Mr. Lyons' Proposition.
1. The Legislature shall construct, as
soon as practicable, having regard to the
sources and financics Of the State, a Rail
road from--on James River, to the Ohio
River, passing as near as practicable to tho
White Sulphur Springs, having regard 10
distance and expense. And it shall render
such aid as may be necessary to complete
the Tennessee and Lynchburg Railroad
from Lynchburg to the Virginia and Ter.
ncssee line.
q. Wien any county or several counties
desire TO construct within their limits opy
work OF internal improvements, and M.
Joniy ofthe qualified voters shall so declare
at the polls, such work may be undertaken
and constructed by such county or counties
al thefr own expense; and the Legislature
snail, upon petition Of the majority of the
quaiifed voters aforesaid, pass such laws
as may be necessary to raise, by assessmen,
upon thetaxable property Of such comfy or
countess the money necessary to construct
such work Of internal improvement, and
to apply and appropriate. and als' to afford
such legal facilities as may bcrecessary to
enable the said county or co.nt'es to con
tract tor the construction Of aid work and.
% construct the same.
8. The Legislature shat never hereafter
subscribe to or fcrauy work ofinternal i'm
orovement. other than nc two Railroads
lcreinbeiore rnentongd, more than two
ilths of The capital necessary for the con
struc,ion ofsuch work ofintcrnalinprcr.
rcnt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12


less. In any event, allowinga fair COM
pensation for capital expended, and cur
rent expense in transportation, we may as
sumo that our line can fairly compete with
that of New York for thetrad Of the Great
Western Valley.
Thus being able to reach beyond Vir-
ginia, we can certainly accommodate our
own internal trade andmake acquainiances
between the ship holders and oyster catch
ers of the East and the farmers and hum
tiers ofthe West. We may then transport
our own timber from the West, and not
be dependent upon Western New York
for ash, oak, walnut, maple. or sycamore;
nor New England for lime and plaster; nor
Liverpool for salt and iron, or the Italian
States for marble. We may rival Saxony
in the production ofwool, andold England,
and New England in its manufacture
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

We have great qualification in publish
ing the following letter from the LIST Assis-
tant Post Master General, by which ii will
be seen that the Department has, at last,
determined to comply with the wishes Of
our citizens, as expressed by their numer-
ously signed memorial. by continuing the
present plan Of bringing the mails from
Richmond by the way Of Charlottesville
three times week, and by giving us three
mails more per week by the same route,
provided the required speed be maintain
cd, Of which. by the way, no doubt need
be entertained. BY this arrangement we
shall continue to receive the Richmond pa.
pers within &c hours, and the Baltimore
and Washington papers within As hour.
of their publication. Could connexior
be formed at the Junction, we might re
ceivc the Baltimore papers the morning
after their appearance in that city. w,
felicitate our citizens upon the prospcc
thus presented of obtaining those mail "a
cilities which the size and commercial i'm
portance ofour town justify us in expect
ing.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
| Contractors Ofcr. Nay 6th, 1851.
| Sill am instructed to inform you, that tn
Postmaster General has accepted proposal to cor
vey Mails between Charlottesville and Lynchburs
| three times a week, in four-horse coaches nj
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12
TEXAN RErup1ArroN.-The Galveston

TEXAN RErUDrATIoN-The Galveston
Journal, of the 18th inst, copies into
its columns, with an approbatory notice
strongly enforcing similar views, very
able article from the Western Texan, pub
hshed at San Antonio, opposing the prop
ositon of certain papers Of that State to
scale" the public debt, and urging pay
ment of all the bona Jfde genuine contracts
ofTexas infull. We are glad to perceive
that thereare several presses in Texas, and
a number of her most influential citizens,
who are sensible of the gross and disgrace
full outrage which is meditated by others
against the creditors of their State, and
that they are ready to employ their best ef
forts to prevent Its preparation.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12
ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI Factories,

ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI FACTORIES.
From the April number of DeBow's Re
view we gather some interesting items
showing the progress of manufactures in
the above named States At Autaugs
vile, Alabama, which has grown up in
the woods during the last two years, with
population of 350-a factory for Osna-
burgs is in operation, with capital of
SS7,000-eighty one operatives are en-
ployed, mostly females. The building is
$50 feet long and so wide, of brick, with
sills of cast iron. The factory contains
5000 spindles, 100 looms, AZ cards, and
all necessary machinery, and the proprie-
tors expect to manufacture daily, 1000
yards of cloth. The locationof the village
is three miles from the Alabama river.
A large Cotton Factory is in contcm-
plation on Loachapaka Greek, near Au-
burn, (Ala.) line of the Montgomery and
West Point Railroad.
A project for the erection ola Cotton
Factory in which citizens of Mississippi
and Louisiana propose uniting, has been
started by several enterprising gentle
men of the former State; Biloxi Bay is
suggested as desirable and healthy loca-
ton, and combining cheap living with
go - t :. LIE G. transportation.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

A CURIosIrY.-While Governor Brown
was in Key West, says the Tallahassee
(Florida) Sentinel, he was presented by
Hon. A. Patterson with miniature bust OF
General Washington, found, ten years ago,
in the npinhhnrl,ocI ~fNr- n
u.,=r-, Undecided in the limestone which
forms the island. The bust is of marble,
and is evidently the work of a master. The
expression is said to be identical with that
ofthe famous statue Of Washington at Rich
mond allowed to be the best likeness in ex-
lstence. The little bust is in state of per.
feet preservation; all the delicate chiselling
In the plaits of a rufflcd shirt remaining rs
sharp and well-defned as ever, and the
marble without discoloration. Across the
shoulder is inscribed the word Washing
ton"-a spelling which seems to indicate
an Italian origin. In the same spot, two
English guineas were found, the dates and
inscriptions of which we did not learn
All were probably deposits by some free
booter of the olden time-Lou. Journal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

1t will long be remembered,to the cred
1t Of the Wing party Of Massachusetts,, that,
while the Locofoco members Of the Lee
glslature voted almost unanimously for
Sumner for the U. S. Senate, not solta-
ry member, elected as Wing, although
there were about two hundred such men,
bers in that body, could be induced to vote
for him. This fact is the more honorable
and the more remarkable from the consid-
Grafton, that, in regard to the general meas
ures of national policy, Sumner has been
understood to agree in opinion with the
Wing party.-Lou. Jour
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

Cattle SaatcA9s-One of the most Gu
nous species of rascalty practised in New
York city is cattle snatching. Hundreds
OF persons are said to make their livelihood
by driving stray horses and cattle into va
cant lots IN the upper part of the city, and
there killing them for the sake Of their
hides which are quickly stripped off and
immediately disposed of to some tanner.
1t Is also alleged that the feshis carried off
to buther's shop and sold for prime beef
which assertion, one would fain hone.
must be taken with considerable allow
ance.-R Tp1ie
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

DEATH OF PHILIP HoNE-Th telegraph
brought US information last evening of the
death of Philip Hone, esq, Naval officer of
the port of New York, which sad event
took place yesterday between one and two
o'clock. Mr.. Hone was highly venera-
ted citizen of New York, of which city he
had formerly been Mayor. He had also
filed various other public stations with
marked ability and the most unswervinr
integrity ReguJlfc.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12
ACTIyITy aND Drcrsroy- ,,,op mr.

AcTIvITY AND DEcIsIoN.-A man now
a-dalys must have something of the steam
engine IN him. "A lazy, snail-paced chap,
says writer, might have got on in the
world fifty years ago, but he won't do these
times. We live in an age of quick ideas
men think quick, speak quick, and indeed,
very slow coaches amt at all tolerated.
Be up and dressed always, not gaping and
rubbing your eyes, as if you were half "a
sleep, but wide awake for whatever may
turn up; and you may be somebody before
you die. Think, plan, reflect as much as
you please before you act; but think quick
" and closely, and when you have fixed
your eyes to an object, spring to the mark
at once
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

- ThcPresident ofthe u S.with sew
eral members Of the Cabinet viii attend the
opening Of the great \. Y. and Erie Rail
road on the 18th inst, and wiz accompany
the President ard Directors Of that in
Provement,tbrough the entire length Of the
road which 's four hundred and Fifty miles
long
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

tS Inc manifestations OF disapproba-
ton which have been expressed through
the press, and by leading men through the
extent Of the country, which is as fair an
index of the popular pleasure or dislike as
it is possible to arrive at, have with an una
nimity, we might say, unparalleled, de-
nounced in the most odious terms, the co
altion which elected Sumner of Massachu-
sets to the United States Senate. The
unerring aim of this condemnation has not
missed its mark, for both political parties
in the Northern States have spoken through
their principal organs, that national con-
cert and unity will be hopeless, unless OPP
position to the Fugitive Slave Law shall
cease. The fate of Van Buren, is held up
as warning by democratic paper of
Boston, and it further declares, that unless
their party in the Legislature of Massa-
chusetts, which formed the coalition that
appointed Mr.. Sumner to this high position,
shall rccant their doings-that then they
arc dissolved This party which has been
held up to the admiration of the South
ern public by Southern democratic prints
"as natural allies" is now denounced
by one of their own number, as de-
serving to be "repudiated as incendia-
rles bearing the torch Of discard, MULTI
cation and disunion" So that if a Wing
Legislature, before he had fully developed
his degraded propensities. committed the
error of elccting Seward, can receive no
palliation; how severe that rebuke, which
should be administered the democratic
Legislature of Massachusetts with every
fact fully developed-with the unholy SEN
timents of maddened fanaticism scarcely
escaped from his lips-when they elect to
the highest Legislative pos; in the Repub-
lie, such a man as Sumner.
We seek to make no invidous compari-
sons. Unfortunately, both ofthe great po-
htical parties in the free States have con-
tributed to the propagation of this danger
Gus ianatcism but there are many of
those claiming to be sentinels at the tire
shold ofSouthernrghts, that are unceasing-
ly minghng their iniprecations with the
rabid, deluded and conceited bigots Of
the free States, who are making a continual |
war upon the Executive, because fealty to
the constitution and faithful integrity in the
execution of the laws, are the conspicuous
traits of his Administration. To invoke
the moderation of this opposition-to curb
this illiberal party feeling and yield to the
President the confidence which his firm
patriotism has so successfully challenged,
is course which it seems to us, convic-
tons Of nothing less than duty, demands at
the hands Of all who love the Union Of the
States, orthe Government of our ancestors.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

The editor Of the Washington Southern
Press charges Us with "difusing icnor-
ance." Fisher sometimes dif1ses and
sometimes oordenses it. In some ofhis ar
aylcs he cordeases as great an amount Of
eaor1uce f giscr sIace as II w ore-st-
81 = - :eri' asa -ipi, ea.-L0v .Tc-r.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12
Vote Of Richmond on the Rnsis
Question.

We take the following result Of the two
days voting in Richmond from tho Wing
Of Friday
here was very little interest exhibited ycstcr.
day by the citizens Us was Indicated by the yer,
small additiona vote pollcd. Below VIC gi,o tL,
final result Of the two days contest It will be Acen
That there - no material change in tho msjo,ity Of
the Mixed Basis:
MixoJ pna;. ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

1t has been suggested to by intelligent gem
tleman from the Western part Of the State, csi-
| mate from such data adduccd yesterday to
show the superior capacity Of the canal to bear the
trade Of the Ohio Valley. the practicabiy Of trans
porting the Camel coal Of Kanagsh la 10 the Tide
water markets.
Assuming the tolls and freight together to be one
per per mile, which is more than the present
charges the Erie canal, and the average distnnce
whiehthc coal would be brought be 400 miles,
the cost of transporting ton to Richmond would
be 81. The Camel coal would readily bring 80
cents per bushcl in any of the Eastern cities; ard
80 bushels makinga of2000 lbs, its value would
be sl1,55. Taking 81, the cost Of transportation.
from this sum, the collier would have a. So per ton
to pay the expense Of mining. II is evident that
there would be n large margin for profit. We have
not doubt that the cannl were completed the
Camel cool ,rndc through the centre Of the State
would become n most important business and il
would tend almost as much any other brunch Of
our internal commerce TO make Norfolk great ex-
porting and importing city; for the ocean steuners
could be drawn to Hampton Roads TO procure their
wo,ls.-Rieh Timer.
There can be no doubt but that the
Times calculation is based upon facts,
which the future viii clearly establish, and
here is another proof of the utility ofspced-
ing the connection with the Ohio.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

DAMAGE TO CRoPs.-Inteiligence from
Tennessee represent that great damage
has been done the cotton andtobacco plants
in various parts Of that State by heavy
frosts; and in Kentucky also great dc
str'.ction Of tie tobacco plants occurred N
The nigh. Of ths I'd INST - frost
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

~ A Riot has occurred among he
workmen. on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road, near Wheeling A military force
has been ordered ont. A, tho !as, aoco,n.s
'Ae -lo'cr' had possession Of tho road.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

An old "revolutioner" says, that of all
the solemn hours he ever saw, that occu-
pied in going home one dark night from
the widow Beams, after being told by her
daughter Sally, that he "needn't come a.
GAIN" was the most so.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

II YOU would rehsh ytsir food, labor for
]: i you would ENJOY your rainaent. work
% Il before yon wear 1t; If ysu would
s.Sep soundly, take clean conscience to
bed with You.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

The St. Louis Republican expresses its
preference for General Scott and Hon. Ed
ward Bates, Of Wisconsin, as candidates
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

10 Mr.. Webster viii appear in New
York city on the 18th inst, as counsel for
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, in
the suit for an equitable division of Church
property, and during lis stay there, it is
supposed he will respond to the invitation
of the people ofthat city, made to hin. with
out distinction Of party. which, with the
remarks Of the Express. will be found IN
another column.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

In walking, always turn yonr toes out
snd your thoughts inwarcis TIE former
viii prevent you from stumbling into cel-
isFe,ihe latter from falling into iniquity
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

Annexed will be found the proposition
submitted to the Convention by Mr.. Ran
dolph Of Albemarle, as n modification off tho
report from the Basis committee marked A.
Representation in both Legislative bod
les shall be apporiioned amongst the coun-
ties, cities and towns, according to tho
white population and taxation combined.
In making such npportionmcnt there shall
be allowed one delegate for evcry--part
OF said inhabitants and taxation combined,
and IN Ike manner there shall be allowed
one Senator forevcry----part Of the same;
provided that the representation of no city
or town shall Delegates and
Senators.
All taxation shall be ad valorcm.
But valuation Of the real estate Of tho
Commonwealth shall be made. not moro
than one year previous to each rc-appor.
tionment and the amount Of taxes shall DO
estimated for the two proceeding years
with reference TO the ratio Of that valuation"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

~ Our thanks are rendered to Senator
Mason for bound copy of the report Of
the Commissioner Of Patents embracing
the Agricultural division of his labors for
1910
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

Ten vessels arrived At New Work on
Wednesday, with total Of $3.50 erni-
grants
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

VIM MARTIN, Esq, OF HENRY.-We
are indebted to this gentleman, member
of the Convention, from the district COM
posed of Henry, Patrick and Franklin
counties, for pamphlet copy Of his speech
on the Basis question, delivered before
that body on the 9th of April. His dis
trict, it will be remembered, is divided in
sentiment, sending one member who is for
the White Basis
Mr.. Martin ably sustained his reputation
on that occasion, and we are sure the mixed
Basis has but few advocates, which have
contributed more towards sustaining that
principle than has this gentleman.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

I=1' In the published report of Wcdncs-
days proceedings in the Convention, il is
merely stated that Dr. Saunders one Of tho
Delegates from this district defined his pc.
stion. The DIR. supported al that time, at
considerable length, the proposition which
he submitted some days since on the Basis
uucefion
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

WATERING PLAcE-The Winchester
Virginlan understands that arrangements
have been matured for opening another
watering place in that region-the "Har-
dy White Sulphur" at Towards Lick, a
romantic niche among the mountains. 1t
is distant about so miles from Winchester,
near the famous sink of Lost River, where
it plungcs suddenly under the mountain.
Buildings sufficient to accommodate one
hundred persons are to be erected this
season.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

IL HENny VANrELr. Editor Of tho
Memphis (Tcnp.) appeal, died in that city
on the 2Sth ult. He was ready and
fluent writer, and at the time Of his death.
wasthe senior Of his profession in that State.
having been connected with the press for
thirty vcars.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

IL The Cincinnati papers state thar
the Cholera, has made its appearance in
that city, by persons landing from below.
off steamboats,.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

M UiTe's Prorontiem
j. All works Of internal improvement
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12

" iHii tWO vi ilIcC WcchS tuCTc nave
been several daring robberics in our town,
which we have omitted to notice, and we
have now TO state that on Friday night,
two more instances occurred, which leaves
no doubt that Lynchburg is infested with
a detachment of the disciplined and vete-
ran corps of Burglars, which has SO long
carried on It's operations in the large cities,
demonstrating nightly that scientific vii
lainy, as well as Love, "laughs at Locia-
smiths" The Dry Goods store of Messrs
Colhoun & Holt was entered, and one of
the Tills riilcd Of about seventy dollars in
notes aud some silver The Till in the
other counter was not touched. The front
door Of the store was locked, and the end
of the key shows very clearly that by
means of an instrument made for the pur-
pose, it was from the outside made toturn
the bolt
The second robbery was that of our
neighbours, Messrs Thurman & School
field, and we regret to say their loss is
much more serious than that Of Mcssrs.
Colhoun & Holt. The store was entered
by the back door. Their iron safe had du-
plicate keys. one Of which, usually carried
by Mr.. Scheduled, was lost or stolen some
weeks ago. The safe was opened by this
key, which was left in the lock. The a.
mount OF money taken was about $400.-
Bonds, notes, checks, &c, were not alb
stracted, though evidently handled In
addition to the money, the thieves rifled
the showcase of several rcvolvcrs and
many packages fine cutlery, the value
of which cannot be correctly asccrtained
They left the store by the front door. leay.
ing it open.
The ends of the keys on the doors of the
two stores, on either side Of Messrs. Col
houn & Hollis, show that attempts wcr,
made to open the locks by their means.
ty' The following glowing appeal fol
the pcrpctuity of the Union forms the
closing part Of an address delivered be
fore Union Lodge,by b. Is. French, Grand
Master of Masons in the District of Colum
bia.
II trust, however, TINT the dangers which so re
| Gently seemed to threaten lis existence arc past
that The Providence who watches our dcstiniei
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-12
Burglarics.

Editor Of the "VUginian,"
Lynchburg. Va.