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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29
Union TRANsPORTATION

NION II IL a n NPOKT T A TION
~ LINE TO PITTSBuRG AND THE WEST.
The undersigned would respectfully inform their
friends and customers, that they prepared to
forward all kinds Merchandise to all points on the
Western Waters with despatch, ut the lowest rates
Of freight.
No commission charged for forwarding at Balti-
or Pitt-burg. c. II. kOONS,
Feb. 20-w1y Ag't, Baltimore
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29
BALTIMORE.
TONS SHIRT

- BETTON,S SHIRT
K66x xVIIkvI IESTABLLSHMENT 170
oUvHH nj Market 81, Baltimore. The
largest and only Manufactur-
HE1111 ing Wholesale Establishment
in the City. The capital and force engaged ena-
bles me at all times to offer to Country Merchants
and Dealers in Shirts, Collars, Linen and Cotton
Dtarers great induccments-more than usual Of
forts having been made to render the assortment of
these articles full and complete.
The Stock ON hand is large and well assorted for
MEN and BoYs.
~. All Orders from the country attended to
with punciuaty and dispatch.
Remember ne Name, and No. 179 MARKET Stree,
my l2-wfy T. w. BETTON
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29
AUCTION SAFES.


TRUST SALE OF VALUABLE
fl1 NEGROES.-By virtue Of deed of trust
executed on the 23d day Of December, lS4s, BY
Nelson Tinsley, for the purpose Of securing debt
thcrcin mentioned to Benjamin =. Scruges. and du-
by recorded in the Clerks Offices Of the county
scourts the counties Of Bedford and Rockbridge
tho trustee named In said deed, viii on Saturday
thc 26th day Of April next ut the Market House in
the town Of Lynchburg sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, for cash, Nine Valuable Negroes,
consistine Of one man, one woman, four boys and
three sirls al of whom are said to be very likely
and very valuable. Person. desiring to purchase
such property. would do well to attend said sale.
The tide 70 the above negroes, is believed to be
uaquesfionable but acting as trustee, shall con-
vey only such title is vested in me by said deed
Of trust.
mar 20-wt26A CREED T. WILLS.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29
Ncw-York AdVcrtisement.

MAssIE 4 MITCHELL, TOBACCO
INl and General c Commission Merchants, so Front
Street, New York.
Jan. 6-wfmos
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29

The Fond du Lac Journal relates th,
following very extraordinary case Of pet
riGcation. "On the 20th of August, 1917.
Mrs. Phelps, wife oar informant. Abner
p. Phelps, died and was buried at Oak
Grove in Dodge, Co. On the 1lth of A.
pril last, she was taken up to be removed
to Strong's Landing. The coffin was
found to be very heavy; and the body to
retain Its features and proportions. After
its removal to Strong's Landing. a distance
Of iorty-ive miles. the body was examined
and found TO be wholly petrifcd--conyer-
ted to substance rescmblinga light col,
ony stone. Upon trial,edge tools made no
more impression upon it than upon marble.
In striking upon the body with metal, d
hollow, ringing sound was produced The
disease by which she came to her death
was chill, fever and dropsy. and when the
body was buried it wasvery much swollen.
The ground in which she had been buried
was yellow loan, and the body lay
bout three feet above the lime rock.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29

We learn that some spectators from
the North have purchased some mountain
land in this county. near Paddytown. for
one hundred dollars per acre. This is but
one instance Of the benefits of railroads.
The mineral resources of Western Virgin
ia are hid in the bowels Of her mountains
and rugged hills; and naught but internal
improvements will be the means Of bringing
them to light. Lands now considered en-.
trely worthless, may, at some future day.
become more valuable than the rich, for
tile bottoms along her beautiful rivers and
cntic,rg streams. Rorsrcy Arsrs.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29

Arrest Of Cuba Mraders-Samuel j.
Kookogey and Mr.. Rawlsonwcre brought
to Savannah from Florida, on Monday, in
charge ofthe U. S. Marshall, charged with
having been officers of a company from
Columbus,intended for the Of c uba.
They gave bail to appear at an examination
on the arrival Of the U. s. Cutter Taney,
now cruising on the Florida coast The
Savannah News mentions rumor, that 300
men are under arrest ON the Satilla river.
The encampment at Burnt Fort is entirely
broken nm - PoI fv;nner
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29

W: W. Corcoran of Washington adver-
tises for proposals for the erection Of eight
dwelling houses Of the FIRST class. After
complexion he proposes offering them to
Government at actual cost, for the accom-
modation Of members OF the Cabinet, while
on duty in Washington.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-29

GN1n TRUNKS, TRUNKS.-.I
&dNE5M have just received a good supply of
hair, russell and sole leather Trunks,
Of all sizes and qualities.
aps-ts E. LOCKWOOD.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
REPORTED FOR THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY
BY THE MORSE LINE
New YORK, Dec. !, 1851.

New YORK, Dec. /, 1851.
Editor Spirit Of Democracy:
The Steamer Prometheus arrived this
morning, in six days from San Juan via
Havana. She brings 1870 900 dollars in
gold on freight, and SOC, 900 dollars in the
hands Of passengers: Of whom she brings
$40.
The Prometheus brings dates from IIa.
vana to the Goth.
Mr.. Thrasher who had been sentenced
to the Moro for eight years, will receive
his liberation, it is stated on the Goth. His
brother had already been released.
The Prometheus brings the Pacifc's
passengers from San Juan, TO the 2Ist
November.
The Prometheus reports that the author.
tiles of Greytown, Nicaragua, claimed
$3.50 from her-port charges. The Cap.
tain refused payment and had got under
way when the British brig Of war Express
fred two shots over the Steamer, and
threatened 10 fire a bombs shell into her,
when she Immediately anchored. The
Captain was forced to return, and officers
were sent on board to put out the fires.
The Captain finally paid the demand un.
4.
der protest. The British Captain stated
his intention 10 protect the authorities Of
Greytown.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03

with Mazzim, and a deputation Of the
friends Of Italy waited on him. A long
address was made. to which Kossuth re-
piled, reiterating the sentiments expressed
in the preceding speech regarding Eng.
lahd's position with respect TO Europe, and
in conclusion said:
81 will allude to what you suggest as the
best means Of Carrying out our common
aim whether we should have w associa-
tons working in parallel lines, one for
Hungary and n for Italy. or that both
should melt into me-. Seeing that your
sentiments and mine are Identical. you
will excuse me il make one remark. Ii
is this-ieeling myselfto represent the true
interests Of Hungary, and that Mazzini
represents the sentiments and views oil 1t.
ally, | think | had better consult him about
this question OF fusion of the two sections.
and after that consultation | will fairly
state my wishes and my hopes. For that
purpose. | beg you 10 give me leave to
send a written answer to your address; in
which written answer | will be so bold as
frankly to state what | wish and what |
hope, whether your society should take up
the name of the friends of Hungary and
of Italy, or merge into the general name
Of the friends Of freedom all over the con.
%tinent; or whether, on the other hand. re.
tanning your present constitution. | should
ask you to give a brothers. hand to a new
association which may yet be founded"
On the 3lst of October a deputation
waited upon Kossuth with an address,
thanking him for his letter to the people Of
Marseilles, and sympathising with his
aims,
Kossuth replied IN terms of great COM
mendation for the French nation. and ex.
pressing a hope that France would yettake
her proper stand in Europe. notwithstand-
ing the position in which Louis Napoleon
had placed it. lie said that all tempta-
ton which might be made 10 detach him
from the cause OF democracy, if any were
made, would fail, and he would still re-
main true to the cause Of the people.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03

Mr.. EDIrOR:-Are our farmers aware.
that hens will lay as many eggs in winter as
in spring or summer. if properly treated!
If they are not. they should remain no
longer in ignorance of that important fact.
If hens are fed on fresh meat, boiled or
raw, cut in small pieces, about twice a
week, and are kept in a warm place, they
will lay nearly or quite as much, even in
the coolest weather, as at any other time.
Give them plenty of food and alittle gravel
and there is no mistake. If farmers would
attend to this suggestion they would have
plenty of eggs for family use, and to sup.
ply the markets at a season when they al
ways bring the highest price. Their hens
will not then be an expense during winter,
but will pay for themselves before spring.
Try it! A WELL w1sHER.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
THE TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN N. Y,

The New York papers contain full par
t~iculars of the terrible accident in Green.
witch street, by which SO many children
we're killed, an account Of which was pub
lished in last weeks paper. The follow
ing is gathered from the Tribune:
The building where the catastrophe hap
pened is four stories high, the basement,
which is on a level with the street, is paved
with hag-stones, and is the play.room Of
the scholars. The primary department
occupied the second floor; the third floor
was used by the more advanced scholars,
and the front served as a lecture room and
was used at the examination Of the school.
Miss Abby Harrison. principal Of the fe-
male department, has been slightly indis-
posed for a few days, but considered her.
self quite able to attend to her arduous du-
ties. At 9t o'clock. while she was hear
ing the recitations Of a large class, she was
attacked with a m%omentary paralysis Of
the tongue; she tried to speak, but only
made an unintelligible noise; in her efforts
to speak her face was drawn into disagree
able contortions. and her pupils became
frightened, thinking that she was fainting.
A cry for water was made. The cry was
mistaken for. that of fire, and the whole
| room was instantly alive with the cry oil
fire! fre!" The children all rose en-
masse, and rushed for the door,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03

"GLEAsoN's Pictorial Drawing Room
Companion" Boston, Mass, is one Of the
wonders of this newspaper and book-pub.
fishing age. Terms-$3. We have been
favored with an exchange since its COM
mencement, and can speak knowingly o.
its great merit. VIII the publisher please
send us Nos. 81 and 80! They never
came to hand.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON Cry, Dec. |

AoHiNu tON ClIl. iJtC. !.
HoUsE-The House OF Representatives
met to-day at l2 o'clock; 2l8 members
being present.
Mr.. Jones. of Tennessee, nominated
Mr.. Boyd. of Kentucky, as the comprom.
Use candidate for Speaker, and as such he
would support him.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, nominated Mr..
Thaddeus Stevens, Of Pennsylvania, as a
good wing.
A spirited debate ensued involving the
soundness of both wings and democrats
on the compromise question.
The House then proceeded to ballot for
Speaker. Upwards Of go candidates were
were presented and voted for.
L. Boyd received l18 u Of the cit
votes cast, and was therefore declared
duly elected. 'tr
He was conducted to the chair and made
a short and appropriate address. He re-
turned thanks for the honor conferred upon
him, and promised TO discharge the duties
so far as he could with comfortto the mem.
bers, and profit to the country.
Mr.. Gidlings, being the oldest member
Of the House, consequently administered
the oath, amid much laughter. i % b
The members were then sworn in; after
which a resolution was adopted to inform
the Senate of the election of Mr.. Boyd.
A committee was then appointed to wait
upon the President 10 inform him of the
election of a Speaker.
The rules and orders of the last Session
Of the House were adopted until others
were ordered.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03

red is about twenty four. among whom are
several teachers, one ofwhom. Miss Smith,
has a leg broken. Miss Harrison. who
was first attacked. and whose physical
visitation gave the first cause of alarm. was
laboring under the effects of paralysis du.
ring the whole OF last evening, among the
killed is Miss Brownell, a teacher in the
primary department, but this last report is
not vouched for.
During the height ofthe excitement, there
was more than five thousand people col
lected in the vicinity, all actuated by the
most painful apprehensions in regard 10
the result.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
Steamboat Sunk.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 81.
The steamer Archer ascending and Die.
Vernon descending, came in collision,
this morning about two O'Clock. five miles
below the mouth Of the Illinois river. The,
Archer was cut in two, and sunk in fifteen.
feet water. All the persons on the lower.
deck were drowned. The following are.
the names of the persons who were lost on,
the Archer. as far as can be ascertained:.
Jane SINGERS, and six children, ranging in
age from z TO 20 years; Susan Dick; an
Irish family OF eight persons, and nine or
len deck hands; about thirty are known to
have been lost. Samuel Singers and Dan.
lei Dick and sister were among the saved.
The books and papers belonging to the
boat were lost. -a.-y -ty
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
Later from California.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.
The steamer Brother Jonathan, from
Chagres. arrived here this evening, in com.
mand of Capt. Kittinger, Capt. Wells hav.
ing been left at Jamaica, sick.
She brings nothing later from California.
Her dates from San Juan are to the l2th,
and from Kingston to the 21st inst.
She brings about 400 passengers, and
a small amount Of gold OIL freight.
Several cases Of abduction of colored
persons. by passengers on the American
steamers. are noticed as having taken
place from Jamaica, by the Kingston pa
pers.
The cholera still fingers on the Island,
and the smallpox continues with unsba.
ted violence in Duncan and Ulster Spring
districts.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
Woods maj. 26,0os
DEATH OF JAMES P. MASON.

A telegraph despatch was received here
a,few days since, from H. NJ. Borgess., an.
nouncing the death of JAMES P. MASON,
late Of this place, and formerly Professor
Of Mathematics, in Bethany College. lie
died in Warren county, Illinois, on the
22nd ult. This is truly a terrible bereave.
msnt to his affectionate companion and
little children, as we'll as his numerous rel.
atives and friends. But a few short weeks
ago and the deceased left here with his
wife and children, accompanied by his
father, mother, two sisters, his brother-in'
law, Mr.. Borgess., and his two children, tc
seek a home in the West. A few day:
after their arrival his sister, Miss CATHA'
RINE MASON, was laid in the silent tomb
and now the brother is called to his Ions
home.
We understand that they have all beer
sorely afflicted by the diseases incident te
q new country.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03


Mr.. Forney, was then elected Clerk by
the following vote: Forney 1919. G. c.
Walker ~; there being several scattering
votes.
Glossbrenner was elected Sergeant.at.
Arms. and McKnew, Door Keeper, and
J. M. Johnston, Post Master.
SENArE-The Senate was opened at IL
o'clock, by an appropriate prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Butler. eagtt3
The members excepting Messrs. Brad.
bury, Hunter, Stockton, Mangum. Badger,
Butler, Rhett, Jeff. Davis, Soule, Downs,
Bell, of Tenn, Douglass, Borland, Sebas-
tlan, Houston and Rusk, we're present.
The credentials from new members were
then presented by various Sens.ors, end
the oaths prescribed by the Constitution
administered. ..as .s.4.ga a,ds
The certificate OF the Governor of Flor
ida of the election Of Stephen R. Mallory,
as Senator from the 4th Of March, last,
was presented by Mr.. Webster. He also
presented a copy of the Journal Of the
Legislature of Florida, with a record Of
certain proceedings which were consider.
ed by Hon. D. l.. Yulee as evidence Of
his having been elected. The two papers
having been read, the Chair said il wasa
question for the Senate to decide upon
whether the papers presented entitled sithsr
TO a seat. e.a risslq 81,
Mr.. Bright moved a reference Of tho
papers to a select committee, upon which
considerable debate ensued, in which
Clay, Foote and others took part. Final
ly Mr.. Bright withdrew his motion, and
Mallory was admitted to a seat. Subss.
quently the papers were referred TO q COM
mittee 10 be selected tomorrow.
Several members gave notice Of the in
PRODUCTION Of bills.
Mr.. Gwinn gave notice Of various bills
relating to California, including tho con-
struction of a National Railroad to the
Pacific, a Telegraph to the Pacific; also
a Branch Mint, and a Navy Yard and
Depot.
Mr.. Foote gave notice Of a joint rose.
luton for a committee Of the two houses
to make preparations for the reception and
welcome Of Kossuth.
The Senate then adjourned.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03

or We have noticed, in our exchanges.
that some of the democratic editors in this
State are growing over the fact that no, a
single township in their respective coun-
lies gave a wing majority. Although we
have said nothing about it heretofore. yet
we can show the same result in this coun
ty. Look at the following table. exhibit.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
Later from Harana.

CHARLESTON, Nov. Is.
The Brig Gulnare arrived to-day, bring
ing dates from Havana to the 23rd.
The Captain General had minated that
It was his intention to pardon Mr.. Thrash
err in a few days, on condition that he
would leave the Island: twenty days BE-.
ing given him TO settle up his affairs.
On the 18th, the Queens birthday was
celebrated with great pomp.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20,

In the United States Circuit Court to-day
a jury was empaneled and sworn in tho
case Of Runaway. charged with treason at
Chris,iana, and Henry II. Kline, deputy
Marshal. was called, who testified at length
to the circumstances OF the affair and the
part taken in it by the accused, who rs-
fused TO assist the officers when called on,
and declared the right of colored people to.
defend themselves; that the law should not,
be enforced. He stated minutely the cir.
cums,ance Of firing at and killing Mr..
Gorsuch, and the subsequent arrest. He
had not concluded when the court adj
journed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
ing the msjorities for Gov. Wood:

o. Below will be found a table show
ing the rank of the democratic and wing
counties of this State, as shown by the
vote for Governor, at the late election: Il
will be seen that Monroe county stands
second in the democratic list:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, Nov. "a

CINCINNATI, Nov. 90.
Flour-There was a fair demand to-day.
with sales OF $50 and $50 brls at ST. {:
200 do at 1895; 300 and l62 do Al e3.
Provisions-The only sales heard OF 10.
day were 300 brls Mess Pork at 8Ia; so
do RumP do at SO; and 1000 green Hama.
deliverable at Madison, 6Rc.
Hogs-The sales yesterday and to-day.
as far As reported, comprised abou, $500
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03

t The person who picked up a nice
Aalter on The afternoon of the first day OF
gihs tate agricultural Fair, in this place.
Will confer a favor on the owner by leav-
ing il at this office.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03

0HWe have not yet received a copy OF
the Presidents Message. We learn, by
telegraph, that it was printed in Wheeling
yesterday. We will publish the Message
as soon as we can put it in type. after its
receipt.
The first days proceedings Of Congress
will be found under the Geographic head.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03

GrSee prospectus OF the "Ohio States
man. in another column. You that want
q Columbus paper. take the Statesman
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-12-03
PLAGIARISM.

which we published on the Goth. In oul
paper OF the 18th we said: "By the way
Miss Kate, is it original! 1t sounds as j
we had seen it beiore-though probably
we are mistaken, as we could scarcely
think a lady would wish to impose on u.s.
The writer, mot author is yet unknown
to US.
In The American Eagle, published a
Wooster, Ohio, and which, by the way, is
one of the neatest papers in the State, we
find some verses nearly the same, and
published as original in that paper. 1t is
evident that both the editor of the Eagle
and ourself have been imposed upon.
Below we publish both pieces entire
Can the editor Of the Eagle tell us where
10 find the original! We have looked fol
it in vain:
From the American Eagle.
THE EYE.
THE EYE! the Eye! can volumes speak,
The soul is seated there:
Whether it beams with wit or sense,
Or marks the falling tear.
The Eye! the Eye! what volumes reign
In that bright. lovely gem;
1t fills the soul with keenest pain,
And brings sweet hope again.
Each other feature can deceive:
The heart may feign a sigh
The strongest oath may prove a cheat,
But never a the Eye.
WOOSTER, Nov, 1851. ID.
For the Spirit of Democracy.
THE EYE.
The eye, the eye can volumes speak,
For the soul is centered there;
Whether it beams with love, or wit,
Or starts the feeling tear
Each other feature may deceive:
The heart may feign a sigh,
The strongest oath may prove a cheat,
But never can the eye.
The eye, the eye, what passion reigns
In that bright. lovely gem;
1t oft doth start the feeling tear,
But brings sweet hope again.
OF have | seen it tell q tale,
When lips were closely sealed;
Oft has its sparkling rays spoke words
The maiden thought concealed.
Painters may boast their beauteous art,
Prepare their finest dye;
All their show is an empty boast,
They meier can meet the eye.
Reason and instinct both agree,
If we the heart would try,
No other way will ever do.
Unless we see the eye.
KATE CoMFoRTLEss.
Opossum. Monroe Co. 0.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1851-04-26
-.

rmn DtocE>gSEs rSosihss-'n 's''N
socrty there nre Que or ~" men who up
po.e every thing which is thought and Noted
" tina, society, with decree "' rHnc"nr
ssd bitterness short Of hcntish mndness.
Every abuse. by them. Of what others d"
md say. is but the vain aud "str"ta'"'ns
bpas,ings Of M -nvi"ns aud m''cl"u' per
nm ; for, the true gentleman will allow :"
very other, tho same privilege Of thinking,
sad Of Judging. which he exercises ','"srl'.
n one finds the sicws he cntertains differed
rom, by all his fellows, it w"nd seem t"
" proper. ia the r"mn''n -'od's'y :" "u'
nature, to suppose the maj" ny 'ish'. we
loncst man /. not obliged TO WELD his OPP"
hn hut deccnry requires him, ~ sncl'
sase, to be silent. The class, however, !"
which we refer, hold the opi"l"ns ct the
hsjority IL scorn and dc'isi"m. Not con-
knt to play Dio,cncs. and occupy his tub
slone they must needs play D'"se'es
Dog. mud bark nj every one that passes. IN
discrininstrly.