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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

10 At a Woman's Convention lately
held at Akron, (Pa.) one of the oratrices
spoke as follows B.
For her own part she loved man, individually
and collectively, better than woman, and so, she
sure did every Of her sex, if they, like her
would utter their real sentiments She was more
anxious for mans elevation and Improvement than
for woman's, and every true woman
Spoken so much like sensible woman,
that if we were little older, we should be
tempted to make trip to Akron. Ifwoman
would govern man-she has butte be love
ly and her sway is omnipoient. When
She seeks to rule by other means than gen
tic influences, she dcscends from her throne
and loses her sccptrc. The symbols Of
her power are gone and there ais none 10
do" her reverence"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

II Yesterday afternoon about halfpast
3 o'clock, says the Richmond Times Of
the 2lih inst, difficulty occurred between
WIN. Hargrovc and David b. Bridgeford,
near the ship lock of the Dock, which re-
suited in an appeal to the pistol BY Har-
grove, and the consequent shooting Of
Bridgeford. The difficulty grew out Of a
collision between labofer employed by
Messrs. G. NJ. Lauman & Co, and one Of
the negroes employed in Messrs. L. & S.
Hargrove's factory. The wound was
thought to be mortal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

~ The Staunton Spectator announces
that the President will certainly be in that
town, between the 9Th and 10th Of August.
Preparations are already being made for
his reception.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

EY' We make our acknowledgements
to the Hon. Mr. Bocock, for valuable pub
lie documents.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28


gS Speaking Of the number less rag
ged and dirty little "Shinplasters" which
are now circulating in this state, the Pc
tersburg Intellisencer says, tits Frequently
compelled to receive notes without know
ing whether the banks, or individuals pur-
porting to issue them, are in existence
This Is the experience Of every business
man in this quarter of the State; and y ct the
Democrats Of the Virginia Senate refuse
to let or Banks issue small notes, because
iorsooth, they say, all currency under S.
should be in specie. We can allow banks
and individuals of other States to make
large profits by flooding our State with
their small currency, and, at the same time
refuse the same privilege to institutions in
witch our State and our citizens arc deep
ly interested. Its utterly idle TO say that
any law on our Statue Book is sufficient to
rid us Of our foreign, small note currency;
| for, if prosecutions under the existing law
Were recommended, and the Courts were to sit
until the last note was blown through the
last trumpet, there would be thousands of
cases on the docket undisposed Of Such
being the fact, there is but one remedy to
be applied. Let our banks issue a small
note currency sufficient for our wants, and
then the people will refuse TO take the shin
plasters."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

~ The Wheeling Gazette says that
John Loudon, who was arrested few
days since for counterfei,ing. while on lis
way to Virginia under charge Of officers,
succeeded while at the Goddard House d,
Maysvile, in taking something that caused
his death. He died on Friday evening
18th inst
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

EcLRsE.-Look out for the eclipse this
morning, commencing about 20 minutes
past Z.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

The people Of Lynchburg have decided,
at the polls, to build new Court House.
just at this .juncture, they seem to stand
more in need ofan additional jail From
all appearances, Lynchburg will soon be
as celebrated for tragedies as Goshen is
for chccse.-!Staua. SPEC.
1t is not our particular province to de
fend Lynchburg from the imputation con
tanned in the foregoing paragraph-she has
papers Of her own, able, and doubtless,
willing to defend her. But the imputaton
is not just. The Jail Of Lynchburg has
been used much of late, it is true, but it has
been for Foreigners chiefly, and not for ler
own citizens. Neither is she responsible
for all the tragedies that have been com
rnitted within her limits. Some Of the re-
cent cases Of shooting were by persons not
belonging to herrightful population. The
last sad case belongs to the adjoining coun-
ty Of Amherst-not TO Lynchburg. The
population proper of Lynchburg-that
which is not imported, is as orderly and
respectable as that Of any town inthe Union
Bedford Sentinel
We had observed the uncharitable fling
Of the Spectator and many others Of SINH
lar import, but felt oui selves restrained by
considerations which the reader will APP
preciatc from making any reference to
them. The reply Of the Sentinel is just and
we acknowledge our obligation to it.
Ed. TUgjaipnl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

EB The new Postage stamps arc said
to have very defective paste and persons
using them arc advised to stick them on with
waters.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

81 The Hon. w. &. Rives, the Amer
lean Minister at Paris, has gone to see the
Worlds FAIR,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

u The National Inielligencer says, ii
was the intention Of the President to des-
patch an agent to England, to demand, un-
der the treaty Of 1915, the surrender OF
George A Gardiner, indicted for perjury,
but strangeto say, 7'erjary is not an of
fence enumerated in the treaty The Of
fences therein specified are murder. assault
with the intent to commit murder. piracy
arson, robbery. forgery, utterance offorged
papers.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

A Nuns WIsn.-Southey, in his ON
mia" relates the iollowing:-When l was
last in London,a nun made Horoscope from
a nunnery. The first thing for which she
inquired. when she reached the house in
which she was to be secreted. was look
ing glass. She had entered the convent
when only FIVE years old,and from that time
had never seen her own face.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

gy The dwelling house Of the Rev
DR.. Mcfarland, Of Augusta county, was
entered by violence on the goth Of thi:
month, and robbed of forty-fvc dollar;
while the Dr. and his family We're attend
ing church. The robbers had not been de
tected.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

- The celebrated troiting horse.
Trxstee, died lately in Cincinnati He was
half brother of Fashion, and had troited
twenty miles within anlour, over the Union
course, Lons- Ilana.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

~ The Central Southern Rights As
ISOLATION, at its meeting in Richmond, on
the 18th inst, adopted resolution APP
pointingthe lst Monday in October, for
holding convention in that city, and invi
ting all the Associations in and out of the
State, to send delegates. In the mean
time the President of the body, Mr.. Daniel
H. London, is in Europe, buying goods
from the Abolitionists Of that country, te
supply the Southern rights men of vir
ginia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

70 The N. York Post states tia, a let
ter which has just come TO hand from its
correspondent in London. states that the
writer was assured by M. Thackeray that
he intended visiting this country in Au-
gust, when he proposes 10 repeat the
course of lectures on the English humor-
lists, which have attracted SO much attcn-
,io,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

II The County Court of Shenandoah
have appointed Saturday, the 10Th Of Au-
gust, as the day for taking second time,
the sense OF the voters on the subscription
by the County Of S75,000 to the Manassa S
Gap Rail Road.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28
STRING AND sUraME,s FASH

~ lONS..-J. B. EDWARDS, M-ycGaat Tai
Tor, a few doors shove Meem & Gwathin and orpo-
site Samuel d. Thurman. thanks to his Gus
toners and the public generally, for the liberal
coeragement extended 10 him fer the past year
and respectfully ask continuation Of the He
has large number of first rn;e worsmen employ
Cd, and being determined to turn as good work
as can be done, he feels confident Of giving entire
satisfaction to all who may favor him with their pat
ronage He would invite attention to stock
Of cloths, cassimeres, vcstings and trimmings laid
in this spring with care and for cash, which VIII be
made up on reasonable terms and very low for cash
j. D. EDWARDS, Act.
an l0-~,. far r. s. Bradshaw
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

sg The exports Of Specie to Europe
continue TO be made with undated activity.
During the week ending 10Th instant, the
amount sent from New York was SO, $780,
36i.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28


lY~ The following is an cpitome of the
provisions, adopted by the Convention, re-
lating to taxation, as given by the Rich
mond Times of the 23d.
l. Taxation shall be generally, ad ra-
lorem.
2. But slaves not II years old are ex-
empted.
3. Slaves twelve years old and over
shall be taxed per capita, and not more than
the tax on land worihS300.
A. White males twenty one years old
and over shall be taxed per capita with
twice the tax on land worth $500.
5. The Legislature may tax at its pleas
urc, incomes, salaries, and licenses, but in
that case the property or capital produc-
ing the income or salary, rto which the
license relates, is to be exempt.
In regard to the present and future pub
lie debts ofthe State the sections agreed
upon provide
l. That fund of sesen per cent, of the
present debt shall be set apart for the pay
ment Of the interest and the gradual re-
demption ofthe principal.
2. That fund ofc,gM per cent, of
every debt hereafter created shall likewise
be set apart for the payment Of its interest
and principal.
3. That the Legislature shall authorize
no loans for longer period than thirty
four years.
Tint the Legislature shall not re-
leaseto any Incorporated company the in
terest or principal Of any debt due from it
TO the State.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

EV' The steamship Crescent city, ar
rived at New York from Chagrcs, brought
upwards Of million Of dollars in gold, on
gra,rLf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

- FOR RENT.-THE ROOMS OYER
II tn Book Store Of Messr.. D. a. Paw g.
Rre,hef ysn 6--,s SIcHoIsS ret
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

E@ The Baltimore American publish
es proposals from the Mexican govern
mcnt, for the construction Of Railroad
from the port of Vera Cruz 10 the Capital,
and thence to some port on the Pacilic--on
the terms specified in the decree Of the
Mexican government
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

~ Speaking ofthe probable adjourn
ment Of the Convention, the Richmond
Enquirer Of the 25th says the only very
important matter, now to be acted on, is
the legislative apporiionment--and il is
generally believed that the Convention, in
"A few days, will take their final leave Of
Richmond ofwhich the members must in
deed be tired. Tbey will probably save
their distance and dissolve into their origi-
indictments, before Friday next, August 1st
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

ED9 The New York Express says that
there is not now any opposition in the
Wing party Of that State worth speaking
Of, to the Compromise measures ofthe last
Congress. The remarks Of Mr.. Senator
Fish, says the editor, find favor on all sides,
and the hope is expressed that for the fu-
turc, there will be n cordial union"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

~ Wefnd the following, inthc Wash
ington Telegraph, and give it wi,houtknow-
ing any more about it, than the reader: "The
great feat Of walking on smooth mar
bic slab, head downward, was performed
by John Mccormick in Harrisburg, on
Monday evening, in the presence of seve-
raj scientific gentlemen from Philadelphia,
who declared themselves completely as
founded by this great scientific discovery
Of sclf-taught Western genius.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

" 1t is said that young artisan Of
Cincinnati has succeeded in the art of in.
paning freestone slabs, with cuamcl Of a
kind of glass, which will resist the action
Of all common acids. thereby making the
stone to represent perfectly the finest
Egyptian marble, and that at very tridiue
cost Slabs for counters, &c, can be fur
nished by the inventor at about the same
cost as that of common wood.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

W RALEIGHAND CASTOR RAILROAD
The citizens of Petersburg have subscrib-
ed 100000 to aid in reconstructing the
above railroad.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

10 A correspondent Of the Grecnville
Patriot, speaks of a Natural bridge in
Walker county Alabama. Before reach
iny it (he says) our imag nation had been
considerably elevated by the description
given by our guide, but Notwithstanding,
when the reality broke upon us in its full
magnifcence, we found that our expccta-
lions fell very far short ofthe truth. This
grand structure Of the Great Architect
spans about one hundred and twenty feel,
while its height is about seventy. A small
er bridge connects it with the bluff beyond
The symmetry Of the main arch will make
it almost understandable.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

EV A furious storm passed over the
town of Martnsbnrg (Berkly Co., Va')
Saturday, the 18th inst, the Gazette says,
the wind blew perfect hurricance,-the
rain fell in torrents, accompanied by hail,
some ofthe stones were large as walnuts.
Thousands Of panes of glass were broken
in town-fruit, leaves and limbs were
knocked from the trees. In the Country
large trees were Frustrated, fences, stacks
ofhay and grain wercblown down, and the
corn much injured.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

tg A butchers advertisement in the
IVytherHle Republican, announces thatthc
price Of his beefis four cents a pound, and
''it will shortly be lcssl" If (says the
Winchester Virginian,) the London scale
of funeral expenses prevailed in South
Western Virginia. it would be decidedly
cheaper TO live than to starve there.
This is the country, the Virginia and Ten
nessee railroad is about to thread. 1t con
ss,s Of half dozen large counties Of the
finest limestone land. smooth and arabic
to the very tops Of the mountains.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

10 The Valley Star (denl.) calls Judge
Mason an old togic, and soyshe is mark
ed man and the Reform Democracy will
"give him JESSIE" if they get chance.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

~ We find the following statements
in regard to the Coupon Bonds Of Virgin
ia, in the Washington Rcpubli lie ofthe a3rd.
We observe that the Bank of the Old Domini on
has been organized in Alexandria. This bank il ba.
sed upon deposit of coupon bonds.
The hteiligaaeer qnotes letter from N. NJ
Rotschild and Sons stating that they hold the cred
it Of the State fVirgnia in every high estimation.
A sale Of virginia bonds for large amount ha,
been effected recently in the city of New York at
three per cent. premium. interest added, payable
in such instruments The Board Of Public Works
may require.
We believe that the United States Government
had previously shown its confidence ia these stock
hyn considerable investment. Tie rate OF purchase
has not, however, transpired. These facts prov,
the high and growing reputation of Virginia stocks
With the improvement in her system Of hnan ec III,
constitutional restrictions to be thrown around ,h,
| increase of her debt, and prudence on the part o
her hsca uihcrtcs,w do not du, b. that II stock
viii be Chased amongst the most valuable and per
mancu; in the market.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

- About two hundred visitcrs are
said to be at the White Sulphur Springs,
at this time.
AT the Rockbridgc Alum, there were a
hon, savapt,-E ,.o l,g.,r,l,rs los, ,,,onix
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
IL offer very desirable residence, near Rerah-
hcan Spring for sale. The House contains Eve
rooms and il neatly finished, ]. being new build
irg. The terms viii be liberal.
Apply 70 Joha IL. Tyree OF the Subscriber.
june 26--wts WM. B. TERRY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

- The New Orleans Bee, speaks as
follows on the subject Of the next Presi-
dency:
Gas far as our observation extends, Mil
lard Fillmore is the decided tavoritc of the
South for the coming Presidential cam
paign. We can speak with confidence of
Louisiana. Here the Wing party is an
unit, inregard to their preferences, One and
all consider Mr.. Fillmore eminently enti-
tied TO the nomination. One and all will
support him enthusiastically. Should
Mr.. Fillmore decline the candidature, as
has been intimated, Daniel Webster would
be probably the second choice ofthe South.
Gen Scott would under 10 possible cir
cumstances, receive very warm support;
and unless his spected utilization with Free
soil and It's leaders, were totally disvowed
and explained away he could not obtain a
Southern vote But we are in hopes, that
whatever may be the private sentiments Of
Mr.. Fillmore, lie will yield to the ncccssi-
ties Of the country, and the solicitations Of
his political friends. His name would be
a tower Of strcngth--under his banner the
Wing party. would assuredly march TO
victory. With Willard Fillmore, the Com
promise and the Union inscribed on our
standard, we would fear no competitor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

sw Since the commencement OF the
present year. says the National Inteligeu-
Ger, upwards of one thousand two hundred
Chinese have omigrated TO California
The cry is still "they go" and many of
the vessels take cargoes which are the pro-
duce of China. The American ships On
eco and Lebanon were lately loading at
Hong Kong with Chinese passengers and
freight for San Francisco. These emf
grants are merchants, small dealers, agri.
culturists, and artisans, all of whom are
respectable people. This emigration will
increase every month. as the inducements
to leave are great.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28

~ A called general meeting Of the
Stockholders of the Exchange Bank Of
Virginia was held at Norfolk on Friday
Joseph Segar, Esq, Elizabeth City coun'
ty, appeared as the proxy Of the State.
The Courier says: "a memorial to ,Ea
next Legislature was presented, setting
forth the existing state Of affairs at the
Mother Bank, and asking the General As
sembly to restrict the Executive in the APP
pointment of Directors, &c. Mr.. Scgar
objected, and moved that the Stockhold-
ers and State Directors here, be respect
fully invited to resign with view Of having
an entirely new Directory. This was OBJ
.jectcd to. and the memorial was then a
dopted."
~ The Washington Republic is in
formed by Telegraph, that The Wings of
the Second Districtin Louisiana, In which
the recent unhappy difficulty existed have
nominated Alexander c. Bullitt, esq, for
Congress. This is the gentleman who
won SO much reputation as CHIEF Editor
Of the Republic, underline administration Of
Gen. Taylor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28
T The American Rail Road Journal.

H The American Rail Road Journal,
regarded we believe, the highest authority
in matters Of the kind, speaks in terms Of
high spproval, of the "Compound Rail for
Rail Roads" In its issue of the 10th inst.
it says:
ave are glad TO learn from various quarters that
the subject Of the ofthe compound rail is attract
ing great deal ofattention, and that the proprietor.
j. f. " insow. ESQ, of Troy. is engaged in filling
large orders with American iron All the experience
of It's thus far gives entire satisfaction. IL rca
the great advantages Predieated of in the alb
stract, while the time the objections which
| are usually made to it, shown not exist
The compound rail is as strong the ordinary pat
tern Of equal weight. Ii such is the fact then the
saving in repairs alone the old track viii in
very few years pay the first Of the iron, say
nothing increased speed greater safety of passen
| gers. etc, etc.
| The above pattern is in upon the Utica
and Schenectady, Hudson River, Eric, Reading,
and some other roads; and has received the appro-
baton of all the companies. The cost of .mainte-
nance OF way is the moth that eats up the earn
| ngs Of railroad companies; and any improvement
which lessen this expense, should receive the
attention of railroad companies. The experiment
| Of the of the compound rail can be tried very
satisfactorily small scale, and safely say
|
| pauy in making trial to satisfy themselves"
The Compound Rails an American I'M
provcmcnt and we would suggest to our
Chief Engineer to investigate its claims TO
superiority, if they are well founded we
think this description of Rail should be
placed on our road west Of Salem. We
have neverbeen exactly satisfied, that Eng
lish Iron should have been used in the con
s;ruction of the Virginia and Tennessee
Rail road, penetrating as it does one Of the
richest iron districts in the country. We
dare say, that iron ore enough will be I'M
carthed in grading the track west Of the
Blue Ridge, to supply that section Of the
road with rail.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28


- An institution exclusively devoted
t. diseases Of the chest is about being es-
tablshed in London The building is to
be PA feet long by 40 fee, wide, and will
comfortably accommodate nearly 200 pa
,ients. Attached to this is sanitarium, in
which the patients will take exercise du-
ring both winter and summer. By pro
cess of artificial filtration. the purity of the
atmosphere is secured, and a novel and
ingenious plants adopted for securing an
equable and pure temperature The out
er AIR IS admitted by tunnels to the centre
Of the building; it then ascends shaft 12
feet high, where it is heated and dispersed
over the building, some of it again to re-
appear, the remainder to escape from the
roof. This building il is proposed to con
s,ruct OF glass, and to stock i, with such
rare plants as are known to give o0t the
greatest amount of oxygen.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-28
VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
MONDAY, July 81

~ MONDAY, July 2ls,.
iheConvenuonmetpursuantto adjourn
ment, NO clergyman present. The Jour.
nal Of Saturday proceedings was read and
approved.