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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-24

This is only of more than four thousand cNses o.
Rheumatism that Dr. Townssns Sarsaparlla has cured
The most aud chronic weekly eradcaed By
is extraordinary virtues.
James Cummings ESQ.,. one of the assistants in the Luna
tic Asylun BaCkwes Island the gentleman spoken o.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23
Meeting OF the Wings Of Lynch
burg.

lnpursuance ola previous notice, a por-
ton Of the Wings Of Lyncbburg met a,
the Masonic Hall, on Monday night, at S
o'clock
The meeting being called to order, on
motion Of John NJ. Speed, David z. Rees
was called to the Chair, and Thomas l..
Macon appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Speed then moved that committee
otseven be appointed by the Chair 10 re.
port Constitution and recommend suitable
persons to act as officers fora Wing Club,
whercupon the Chair appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen
John NJ. Speed, n II. Campbell, II.
NJ. Didlake, Ed. ID. Christian, Col. James
Langhornc, james Mcdonald and p. II.
Gilmer.
Mr.. Christian moved that the Chair APP
point a committee Of eleven persons from
each Ward in the town Of Lyncbburg to
act as an adjunct Vigilance Committee for
the town Of Lynchburg, the Chair then ap
pointed the following gentlemen:
LOWER WARD.
Ro. J. Davis, A. Winston, james Lev,
A. G.. Dabney, w. J. Folkcs, Peter G.
Akers. II. G. Burkholdcr, John II. Bailey,
Alexander Cochran, Jno Fariss and CLcs-
ley II. Hardy.
rpPER WARD.
John r. Mcdaniel. Sampson Diuguid,
Henry M. Didlake, George b. Thurman.
s. ID. Rumbough, James Mcdonald. G.
w. Christian, VIM. j. Reid, David Diu-
guid, Benz. Barnett and VIM. b. Murrcll.
DR.. p H. Gilmcr moved that commit.
tee ofihrec be appointed by the Chair 10
invite Mr. Summers to visit Lynchhurg
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23


II is proper for US to state that Tho
Committee deemed il unnecessary 10 an.
nounce u Mr.. Leakc his nomination for
the Office OF Lieut.. Governor, as he ap-
peared before the Convention and in 4
spirited address, declared his accept
ance Of it.-Eaqnircr.
STAUNToN, Sept. &c. 1851.
JosEpH JOHNSON, ESQ.
Sir: The undersigned were appointed
by the Democratic Convention assembled
at this place. committee. TO announce 10
you, that you were yesterday nominated
the candidate OF the party, for Governor
Of Virginia, under the new Constitution
ofthe State.
Your nomination wns made with en-.
tire unanimity, accompanied by the most
ilattering marks ofapproval.auguring tho
success ofthe party at the approaching
election.
Allow the undersigned to express the
hope that you will experimentation,
and be pleased 10 receive for yourself,
the assurances Of their high considcra.
ton.
JOHN BRUCE, frederick.
AMBROSE p. HILL, Culpeper.
ABNER CRUMP, Powhatan.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23

The newspapers and politicians of Spain
threaten to take vengeance on The United
States, because of the Illegal invasion of
Cuba by American citizens and others; but
the authorities of that country will act with
greater elaboration and wisdom. We
have no apprehension of war from that
quarter; for the Government of Spain
knows and feels its own weakness, and to-
tai inability to protect Cuba for three
months, should war be declared between
the two countries. The false statements
and inilammatory appeals Of the Spanish
papers, will fail to bring the Government
Of that country up to "the sticking point"
Our Government has given no cause for
war, or even for dissatisfaction on the par,
OF Spain; and without her councils be ruled
by folly or madness, she will not indulge
in any harsh language towards this coun-
try. But should she, contrary to all rea-
sonable expectation. resolve on war, she
will be dispossessed Of the Island Of Cuba
in ninety days from the commencement Of
hostilities, even though she be backed by
other powers.
tits supposed thar England and France
will attemptio Interfere in this matter; but
upon what pretext We are at q loss to con-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23
RcsoIultions OF $3.50.

In the resolutions of 1919, as copied
into the last number of this paper, from the
Lynchburg Republican, there are several
err ors--a material one Of which occurs in
the following;
THAT the Governor be desired to transmit a copy
Of the foregoing resolutions the Executive author
ty Of each Of the other Southern States, with re-
quest that the same may be communicated to the
Legislature thereof thaa copy be furnished to each
ofthe Senators in the Congress Of the United States
Now that word Southern, which we have
marked, is the rallying cry Of a certain
faction that is striving to identify its prin-
ciples with those asserted in the resolutions.
liwould be a strong point gained with
them, If they could show that as far back
as 179S. feud existed between the two
sections Of the Union, and that Mr. Madi-
son was then cndeavoring to effect com
bina,ion among the Southern States to re-
sisl laws that had been passed by Con
gress. How did that word Southern" get
into the resolution 4! Types do not SET
themselves. Who put it there! Who,
but some one, who was willing to falsify a
State paper to uphold faction and sus-
tain false doctrinesl We do not know
from what paper the Republican copied.
and we make no charges in the dark, but
this we say; the individual who originally
inserted the wnrd--if he did n with DESIGN
was guilty Of moral forgery.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23

tie. Behind him arc number Of other
heads with invisible bodies. Above these
figures is heavy line in basrclef. support
ing new series ofreprescnsations. In this
upper portion only human feet are visible.
The largest specimen is also -epresen-
tation of the warlike preparations Of the
people in whose days these curious works
were wrought. The design is clearly in
tended for picture Of soldiers on their
way. Two shields. circular in form and
admirably preserved in outline and finish.
occupy the centre. Behind these appear
the heads Of two or three warriors. crown
ed by conical caps and protected by ear
flaps. There is "A remarkable variety in
the styles Of head-dress observable in these
specimens. One charioteer wears fiat
turban-shsped head covcring, and others
are furnished with peaked. square. and 9th :
erwise diversified forms. In the largest
slab the same representation of palm
shaped standard occurs.
Besides these, there are two fine speci
mems Of the uniform or arrow headed
character. which are preserved in great
perfection. The inscriptions are such that
they cannot be represented by ordinary
types, and Of course cannot be translated
without difficulty. The characters are
deeply cut in species OF burnt clay. and
are from quarter to an eighth of an inch
in depth. They will form an interesting
study for the antiquarian.
These interesting relics Of bygone ag"
and departed splendor are invested with a
melancholy interest The hands which
fashioned them have decayed with the
lapse of years, but the imperishable marble
remains as a n,emento Of the age of opu-
lence in Nineveh The uniting exertions
ofMr. Lsyard have opened a field of nov
cl interest, and the few specimens of As
syrian art which have thus reached a
world once unknown will be priced as in
valuable acquisitions to our archaeological
archies.-N. Y. Times
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23
UNION CA N d. D A T e
FOR CONGRESS.
PHILIP A. BOILING.


We take no merit to ourselves, in say
ing, that in the progress of the canvass
which closes to-day--we have employed
all the incentives thatneed be applied to
reasonable men, to urge them to their du-
ty. We have nothing now TO add
Those who hold their principles, and the
success other party. as worth slight ex-
ertion, know as well as we can tell them.
that it is their duty to go to the polls-cast
their votes, and then endeavor to induce
all others who agree with them in their po-
ltical views, to go and do likewise.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23

lecture. Whatever il may be, however,
we are satisfied that our Government viii
not submit to any dictation from any quar-
ter. They are the last powers that should
undertake to lecture against the acquisi-
ton of territory. for they are the greatest
monopolizers on the globe. Rcbuke on
the subject of Cuba would come with an
i'll grace from them. But we do not be-
lieve that they will undertake to interfere
between the United States and Spain. We
feel quite certain that England will not
voluntarily thrust herself into such business
and as to France. we know not what
may be resolved on by her ruler-nor is
il of much importance what course he may
take. He has an account TO settle at home,
which will probably engross his whole at
tenton for the next SIX mouths to come
should he succeed in bis design OF over
throwing the present Government Of
France and establishing himselfpermanent-
ly in power. he will hardly desire to engage
in war with the U. States.
We have seen the suggestion, that the
crowned heads of Europe will combine to
exiinguish free government; and that, as
the United States present the greatest OBJ
stacle to the accomplishment Of their de-
sign. the first blow will have 10 be struck
here. We have no apprehension on this
point. The powers Of Europe cannot
combine for any such purpose. They may
love Jespotism, but they fear each other
and above all, fear the people. With such
combination England would not unite;
for her people are as much opposed TO des-
polism as are those of the United States
They are free, ane will maintain their
freedom. In a contest, then, by despots
against free government, England and the
United States would be on the same side;
and united, could defy the world in arms.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23
AppoMATTox. Oct. A. 1881.


Gentlemen: Your favor, dated Sfaup-
ton. September Goth. is this day received,
communicating the information that, by
the Democratic Convention there assem-
bed, have been unanimously nominated
candidate for the office Of Attorney Cen
eral Of Virginia under the new Constitu-
ton of the State, and expressing the hope
that | viii accept the nomination.
Highly approaching the honor done
me in comforting this nomination. ac-
cept it frankly. In so doing, am not in
sensible ofthe obligations il imposes, nor
free from fears that may not be able to
perform my whole duty. But have the
fullest confidence that the Democracy or
Virginia, united as it should and will be.
under the lead Of Gov. Johnson, tho GAL
liant, the true, the ever victorious, has bua
10 will the victory, and to win it.
Our opponents always beaten on their
old issues. are ever invenfing new ones.
They have now, as they imagine a grand
issue. They are the special friends of
the Union. But Of what Union II i,
easy enough TO sec. The Union thew are
for IL the union ofthc Wings with enough
Of the Democrats to carry the elections 10
favor Of the Wings.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23
Sculptures from Niuevcb.

Through the Kindness of friend we
yesterday had an opportunity ofcxamining
some hne specimens Of the sculptures late
ly exhumcd from the ruins Of Nineveh.-
They were forwarded to this country by
Rev. Dwight w. Marsh, an American mis-
sonary at Mosul, and were received at the
agency ofthe board in this city, few DAYS
since, by the arrival fthe barqne Cornela
from Beyrout and Smyrna We believe
that no other specimens Of this kind have
arrived in the United States, and these will
therefore be looked upon with peculiar in
terest.
Mosuli is situated on the opposite bank
Of the river Tigris from the site of Nine
web, and the sculptures forwarded by Mr..
Marsh were obtained directly from the
ruins. They are twelve in number; or,
more properly, there are six or eight spe-
cimcns in state Of fair preservation. The
largest slab is broken into several frag-
mcnts, but the outlines of the figures are
so preserved as to be readily restored
Although the designs are not uniformly
legible, the works were evidently intend
ed for ornaments to private dwellings or
the more elegant public edifces In sew
cral instances the marks of the chisel are
still fresh apparently as on the day they
were cut; and the dehcacy and beauty of
the workmanship is such as to excite the
unbounded admiration Of the beholder.
Thematerial upon which the inscriptions
are portrayed is soft grayish marble or
limestone. Some of the specimens consist
of earth or burnt clay, resembling brick.
One Of the smaller pieces, broken into
an irregular shape. contains representa-
ton of warrior in his chariot The head
and bust are perfect, but a portion only of
the chariot and bow are preserved. The
upper rim ofihe chariot wheel is very per-
iec'. The chiseling of this specimen is ex-
q"'s''e' and the stone retains its polish with
remarkable degree of endurance. The
mode OF dressing the head in the time of
the Assyrians may be studied here to ex.
cellent advantage.
Another slab represents man in the ACT
OF running. and apparently in pursuit of an
enemy. The head Of the principal figure
is deficient. We noticed in this specimen
remarkable accurate delineation of mus.
cular development.
A war-horse, fully caparisoncd, forms
the subject of another representation. The
head and neck are nearly perfect, but the
body is lost. In the name and trappings
the hand of time is scarcely visible.
Another represents Towering plant or
a badge OF royalty shaped like a palm, the
use OF which is not clearly understood. 1t
evidently constituted an insignia Of Office,
and overshadows chariot in which is
standing warrior fully equipped fer bat
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23

and address the people. Tho following
gentlemen were appointed BY the Chair: !.
Charles L. Mosby. p. II. Gilmer and
coI; Maurice Langhoruc. jr.
no other business being before the mcots
ing, Mr.. Christian moved that Mr.. Cainps
bell' the Elcctor Of this Senatorial District
be called upon to address the meeting.
mr.. campbell responded to the call.
hr Speed was then called upon and adi
dressed the meeting.
On nao'lon' the meeting then adjourned
to mectupon some future OCCASION
DIP. REEFS, Cb'mn.
L. l.. Macon, Sec'y.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23
Fn,pAy. JaN.l31s32.-p. o5.

ERsDhb, JAN Jo
On motion OF Mr.. Broadnax. the consid-
Grafton of the resolution Of Mr.. Goode, for
discharging the committee on the colored
population from all the propositions having
for their object the manumission Of persons
held in scrvitudc, together with the amend
mcnt proposed thereto by Mr., Randolph,
was resumed; ard the same having been
for some time under discussion. on motion
Of Mr.. Moore, the said resolutions were
ordered to lie on the table
On January the 18th these propositions
were discussed without any action being
taken; but on the 18th ofJanuary--
Mr.. Broadnax from the committee on
the colorcd populations of the Common
wealth, presented arepori, which was read
as follows:
The Select Committee to whom was re-
ferrcl certain memorials praying the pas
sage Of some law providing for the gradual
aboliron ofSlavery in this Commonwealth
have, according to order, had the same I'M
der consideration, and have come TO the
following resolution thereupon:
Rcso'red, as nee opiRioa Of thiscommittec,
That it is inexpedicnt for the present to
make any legislative cnactmcnts for the
abolition ofslavcry
A motion was then made by Mr.. Pres
ton, TO amend the said resolution by inser-
ting in lieu thereof the following.
Rc,o'rcd, asMc opinion efMis commit
TEE, That it is cxpcdicn, to adopt some leg.
islative enactmcnts for the abolition Of
slavery.
Mr.. Preston's amendment was discuss
cd until January 25th, when it was finally
disposed Of. The vote, and the subsequent
proceedings will be given in our next pa
per:
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BOlt for Amherst.

This morning. at 9 o'clock, or as soon
after the opening Of the Polish this place
as possible, Boat will leave the Packet
landing for thepurpose Of conveying Wing
voters to billiards. Store, in Amherst
Remember that this will be the last oppor-
tunity you will have of voting in the coun-
ty,and that the election will be very close
ly contested. No one, who feels any In
terest in the success of his party, can fail to
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23
), New Store and New


81 GOODS. At lor p'ices.-Thc sub 81 g
IT scriber Manufacturer. Wholesale W
and Retail Dealer in STOVES. TIN WARE.
&c, would respectfully inform the public that he
has opened Store and Tin Ware Manpfoc orr on
MAIN SrREET, one door Scu,h ofMe T6ginian Of
fee. w.erc Re ot:ors for sale an immense stock Of
Cooking, Parlor. Office and Box STOVES, coal
Crates. cooking Ranges and patent Hot dir FBrne-
ecs of the best and most desirable patterns ever
brought into this market, together with full as
sortment of stove fixtures. Russia and American
Stove Pipe. Sheet Zinc. Sheet Lead. Lead Pine,
Pumps, Sadirons, Waffle Irons. Holow-Warc. Tin.
Copper, Brass, britannia and Jappanned Wares.
Country Merchants are respectfully invited to call
and examine this stock before purchasing.
y Tin and Iron Roofing and Earc Cutters
made and put to order, after the latest and most
approved style, and at the very loves. prices The
public are particularly invited to call and exanc
for themselves. CS BLISS
Wanted Immediately by tn. subscri.
ber two experienced workmen at the above busj.
ness. CS r.
Oct cots
~ The Danvillc Register and Bedford Sentinel
copy four weeks and send accounts to this Office
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To the Public.

All persons announcing themselves candidates
for Office under the New Constitution, viii be
charged at the usual advertising rates
For the information of the public, We rc-pubsh
the following notice from the Fngiaian OF the Goth
January. 1866
Obituary Notices viii hereafter be inserted up
on none other than the following terms, viz:
Those not exceeding oae square published free OF
charge; for every line and atore that length.
asenssal advertising rates -ra be
roramanca 'ioHs ssgs De ,cr1t,en on SIDE Of the
paper only, onam all cases. accompanied BY The name
Of. he nnfhnr
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South Side Railroad.

We understand, that the location of the
South Side Railroad has been made from
Farmvilc to Chilton's, point IA miles
east of Lynchburg; and that from that
roint, it will seek the most practicable
route to the valley of the River below town.
1t passes through Appomattox about four
miles south of the Courthouse, and at the
letting, on the 18th inst, at Farmville, the
distance from that place to point opposite
Appomattox urt-house. was placed un-
der contract.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23

" to sustain the Administration which il has placed
in power and the public men who will sustain il;
and that, in judgment. shall best discharge
that duty by efcctuai and earnest cooperation
to secure the election Of the present Wing cand-i
d,te far Conrrc in this d;strirfr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23

1t was then tie steamboat. No other
floated on the waters of the world; and pro
foundly did the good folk admire at the
courage Of those who ventured to trust
themselves to the perilous enterprise, think
of the prodigious advance upon previous
modes Of conveyance, when the trip
from one town to the other was actual
ly accomplished 'in 80 to 36 hours" in
stead Of four or five days, as the old lum-
berinS stage coach or tub-likc sloop was
wont to have it. There were who had
great faith in the invention, and forcsaw
dimly its grand results. Witness the fol-
lowing communication which appeared in
the Erening Post ofOctobcr 4, 1907:
Among thousands who viewed the scene,
permit spectator to express his gratifca-
ton at the sight this morning ofthc steam
boat proceeding on her trip to Albany on
a wind and swell of tide, which appeared
to bid defiance to every attempt o perform
the voyage. The steamboat appeared to
glide as easy and rapidly as thoug Oh it were
calm. and the machinery was not in the
least impedcd by the waves of the Hudson,
the wheels moving with their usual veloci-
ty and effect.
The experiment of this day removes
every doubt hitherto entertained of the
prac;icability ofthc steamboat being able
to work in rough weather. Without being
over sanguine, we may safely assert that
the principles of this important discovery
will be applied to the Improvement ofpac-
kets and passage boats, which forcertainty.
safety, expedition and accommodation, will
far surpass anything hitherto attempted
The invention is highly honorable to Mr..
Fulton, and reflects infinite credit on the
genius ofour country. NEW YORK.
Time has justified the vision of this seer,
and gone infinitely further than the pro-
mise. Could the veil of the 'to comes shave
been lifted before the eyes of the prophet,
and the log-book of the Baltic or the time
table ola railway train been presented to
HIM, how uncomfortable must have been his
antonlshment. How short the time it takes
nowadays to work wonders
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23

II The Southern Press frankly admits
that the election of Gov Wood in Ohio,
was procured by coalition between the
Democrats and the ''frec soil adherents" Of
Mr. Chase. 1t says:
"Gov. Wood is a Wilmot Provso man, and in
fact, freesoer and so are several Of the parties
the Democratic ticket"
The Lynchburg Republican rejoces o.
yer the election ofthis man, and refers its
readers to the announcement as GLORIOUS
news" So much for Southern rights.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23

~ AT Wing meeting lately held in
the city of Richmond. the following reso-
buttons were unanimously adopted:
''Resofrcd. That the nominations made by the
late Wing Convention, at Charlottesville for State
officers, and the principles declared by that body
meet our unqualified appreciation and command
our cordial and undivided support.
Roso1rei. That in this, the present crisis Of M
ticHai affairs, il cmiaently bchoovcs the vii. rar-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-23
Whig Meeting.

A Meeting was held at the Masonic
Hall last Monday night, for the purpose of
organizing Wing Club. The Prelimina-
ry measures adopted viii be found in a.
mother column. Animated and eloquent ad-
dresses were made by Messrs. Campbell
ndSpeed and icing ofmuch enthusiasm
prevailed the assembly. The fires are be-
ginning to burn in our midst, and before
the close of the gubcrnatorial canvass, we
expect to see again the stirring times Of. 40
and Al.
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Democratic Letters or Acceptance

DC1HOCIdt1C IetteTS Oh ACCCptHucc
The Richmond Wing makes the follow
ing racv review ofCol. Johnson's letter of
acceptance:
The date Of the admirable replies"
(4lh and Sth of October,) leaves it uncer-
tain whether or not they were written
with the advantage TO the authors Of having
before them those Of their rivals. II they
had seen the very mastery letter of Mr..
Summers. and the very becoming ones Of
Messrs. Watts and Baxter, and these rcrc
the best Mey could do in comparison, the
Locoioco answers become still more pitia
bic.
The Eaqurr opines that the letters,
though Occupying not much space com