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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-17
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a sioyf tiEeu slnce, loving pair, residing
in remote part of Long Island resolved,
after p:otraetod eourtsllip. to enter the
blissfui s,ateofnatriuony. The timo was
accordingly fixed. and notice wos sont to
the village parson. Quickly. the happy
day arrived, and the friends d! the couple
had assembled in largenumbers to witness
The ceremony. The hour appointed cane
and passed away, but still no parson wan
forthcoming. The evening wore on. ard
patience. at length, gave way 10 vexa,ion,
in the breasts ofthe company when a mes
senger entered, announced that parson
Jones had fallen iato the ditch, and. hav-
ing picked himself up, had goae homo e.
guin.
Wha. was to lie done? Was Love thus
TO he cheated OF his longings2 Forbid il
CuEill Among the company there hap
Pened to he young and uusophistics,ed
justice, who, at the request Of all parties,
consented 10 tie the knot The coupiead-
vanccd, bur the justice, being more familiar
with the law thsn the gospel, commenced
as follows: "Ezois al men by these pres
catS:" when he was Interrupted by voice
asking if he was making a decd The in
1er1uptionthrswl lin still moro of his guard
for. clearing histhroat, be continued. adopt
ing, tins tire, the peculiar phraseulcgy Of
n will" Lathe rGr7e Or Gca dmen" Being
again admoaished that he was onthewrong
track he took Iefugein the Lords Prayer,
which he quickly followed up with the
schoolboy riyne--'th thirty days hatn Sep
tenher," &C., and ended paihatiealy. WIKI
the words, "acar lag axe 9csen 10 sleep"
The embarrassment ofthe young couple
all this while, may be more easily imugiu-
ed than described. No doub, they hearti.
ly wished the young justice in the ditch,
along with the parson. To their relief
however, the ceremony was At length con.
cluded, after the following iashion: You
John S'nith, and you Jane Doc, 90 solemn
y swear in the presence Of this company,
that you take each other os man and wife
now and forever, and thar YOU viii per
form your relative duties as such, so lelp
you God, Amen The bride and bride,
groom were content, while the company
around the festive board soon learned to
pardon the mishsp Of the pareon, aud the
bungling of the jus;oe.--N Y, .Sga.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-17

DAEHES AND 0sEs-300 GALLONS prirne
Lilaecd Oil: 1000 rouads Patent Fire and
Watcr-rroof Paint. Also. White Lend. Snfs. Tu7-
7caiine, vnrrish Brushes, Putty, dry Paints. Sc.
Tor sale ~
mar 2g-ts John III SEAY. Drirrist.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-17
NJ. ROSENBACH.
ap7-ts Phihaele hi Glu,hilg Emporium.
rEIFE sUReCRTEER il rsnraigg Ii

'4Al1 y = y 2 . = 10 ~ TEtlI 77417A p
IL Il ere coIowitdstnr 10 lii7 cgstomors aid
I'D pubic generally flr t'air lhersl patronage
would rcsncc.flly iaforn them TINT Ne has, CON
siderable expense repaired aad ENLARGED bis esiah-
lis ncut for their comfort nnd convenience and
trusts that his eadcavnrs 70 please win meet their
appreciation. Hr has alan enlarged and ntteryyise
repaired his ra;liag Rooms and j. row ahuut rom
pietius t'l arr,u urrmeHts fir rBa'ire hi4 BARBER
SHOP aud BATHING ESTABLISHAlENTe equal
ia every respect to any ia Virgili7. lie hopes y
renewed cxrrtioHs to please. 10 ohta:n a libcra
share patronage. Respy,
LEANDER HARRISON.
n B.-Thc Baths will be open the FIRST of May
Season Tickets S.. Single Bath 25 cents.
mar 3l-lm
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-17
JOHN II. SEAY. Dmrrir-

Il = yEEgGs INA ARD TENNES-
sz%-z SEE RAIL ROAO.-TlAiBER WAN
fED.-Prorosals viii be received at any time, AZ
The O3iee Of tie Company in Lyncahurg (ur they
may he handed 10 tie Assistant Earinser on the
iue) 'r the Gross T;ss necessary to lay the track
srom LyachlnrE TO Selen.
They must BE- Of White Oak, Post Oat. Chesnut
or some other tinSer equally durable. They must
be made Of timber 81 inches through at the small
ena before hewiag, % be nine feet long fastened
9a two sides 10 thickness of 81 inches, and tho
bark taken OF tho other two sides.
300 viii be required for each nile. s.5 they
must be delivered nearly as possible where they
are to bs land.
CHARLES 7. ". GARRETT.
o'Sf So--v-fs Chief Fr-iussT.
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7 EEEeEEG FO2WAEsN aIs PEI.
IL from crediting or trading with my son
Robert Chapman, who is under twenty-one years
Of age, as viii pay liability which he may incur
where under ordinary Circumstances paymen;
might be expected from myselE
NATHAN CHAPMAN,
Ca,rrk,all
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-17
W. u. NDN In, ITns-
aa 10-t1J-na DAVID D. PAYNE. { tees.

NTEE sPEeENGs CLGTUsNC, stra,c
< Goad', CAPS, end FHcy Ar iIe--The un-
derigAca beea 70 inform Tia friends aud the pubic.
ihat b. bas returned finn tie Ea with fine So
lection If NEW GOODS in lis lie, BY which he IS
enabled 10 offer oftho lest ssortncats fguods
in Bis linecvcr shuwu Il l. r!hur- at u7nrecede,-
ted low prses and respectiiy solicits call Of MI
II want " good aid chap Clothng.
NJ. ROSENBACH,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-17
TERRY e SHIELDS I
MISCELLANH0 S.
a ATTENTIONTNFANTRY.

JOIN G. W LRRELL, ATTORNEY AT
~ Law, CAsgsELL CouRT-HousE, Va. will at
,ead the Courts Of Campbell. Appornattox and
Piasjlsanis, and the Circuit Courts as HALIFAX.
Bedford and LyachLurg.
jan lG-wlY
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
SteaCNrl,S Hall.

TENHE subscriber would respectfully inform the
L. public, and particularly the friends and pat
rons of the Washington Male Seminary, that by
appointment of the Board Of Trustees he has
recently become Steward of this Institution, and
is now fully prepared to accommodate all Students
that may call upon him with Boarding, Lodging,
&C.; and every necessary attention will be given
to render them comfortable and preserve their
health and morals. The Buildings are large; the
rooms airy, and pleasantly situated at a con-
venient distance from the Seminary.
The Terms will be-for Boarding, Lodging,
Washing, Fuel and Lights, Eight Dollars per
month.
To those who may require indulgence. he would
say, send on your sons, and pay out Of your next
crop.
N B-A few families or single gentlemen can
be furnished with Boarding and Lodging on ac-
commodating terms.
il. w. SMITH.
Washington, Sept. 90, 1851. [3Saf
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
Cotton Gins and Corn Mills.
To Grind by Horse Power,

SIAhu uy So AVWCI,
Manufactured by R. A. L. McCurdy,
At Pleasant Hill, De Soto Parish, Louisiana,
ME undersigned has completed his arrange
Il ments for the manufacture of the above
named articles, and will furnish Cotton Gins from
forty to sixty saws at the shortest possible
notice
Also, Corn Mills of the best plan now in use.
The high reputation Of these Mills where they
have been used, renders it unnecessary for me to
say anything in their favor; they have only to be
seen to be purchased. All work sent from this
establishment will be made according TO the latest
Improvements and of the best materials, with a
special regard to appearances, durability and gem
eral performance, and fully warranted to the
purchaser.
All contracts made with ]. w. Scoggins will
be pupctually attended to.
r. A. L. MCCURDY.
Oct. 8, 1851. [40:ly
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
BOARDING HOUSE WANTED.

THE Principal and Trustees of the Mine Creek
i Academy desire to induce some person TO
establish a BOARDING HOUSE on near
the premises The School is permanent, and in
a very prosperous condition There about
eighty students in school at this time. and many
others would have been with us if they could have
obtained accommodations. 1t is desirable that
House for Boarding be in readiness by the OPEN
ing of the Third Sesson. Persons disposed TO
embark in such enterprise, will visit or COM
muncate with the undersigned.
ALLEN VI. SCOTT, Principal.
Mine Greek, Oct 6, 1881. 4Ol
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
Notice and Instructions to bidders.

l. Seven minutes are allowed to Intern ediate
postmasters for asserting the mails when not other
wise specified by the schedules
9. Pay will not be made for trips not run; and
| the deductions for failures to perform the same
may be increased TO three times the contract pay
therefor if sufficient excuse be not sent in.
Fines may be imposed for arrivals after time; also
for failing to take or deliver the entire mail.
3. The Postmaster General may annul the con-
tract for repeated failures. for violating the post
office laws, or for disobeyng the instructions of
the Department.
a. The Postmaster General may discontinue or
curtall the service, and the pay accordingly, on
allowing one months extra pay on the amount
dispensed with. He may also increase the length
or number of the trips at pro rata pay, the con-
tractor having the right to relinqush the contract
on giving timely notice, if he prefer it to the
change.
s. Additional pay will not be made for excess
OF actual over advertised distance Should any such
case occur If the offices correctly named.
3. Proposals without the prescribed guaranty,
or postmasers certificate of the sufficiency of the
sureties, or not received in the time specified by
the advertisement, or combining more than one
route IN the same sum, annot be accepted.
Z, Bids for the service ddrertised are entitled
TO preference, but those proposing changes therein
will receive consideration.
s. Offices established during the contract period
within quarter OF a mile OF the route to be
supplied without extra pay; those further off at
pro rata compensation. 'llsii
D. Bidders should specify the mode of convey
ance intended to be used. When this is not done
1t will be understood to be horseback.
l0. Ii the accepted bidders fail TO execute
tract, or to commence and continue service agree
ably to their proposals, they, or their guarantors
sureties, will be liable to suit for the damages
resulting from reetting Of the route.
Ill. Contracts are to be executed bv the 9Th
day o. February, 1852
II. The bids should contain the bidders name
and residence, and, if company offer, those of
each member Of the firm, and should be addressed
TO the First Assistant Postmaster General, and
endorsed snail proposals in the State Of"
For further particulars TO conditions of bid
ding, and the forms of the contracts required, see
advertisement for proposals for carrying the mails
issued January Is, 1851.
N. X. HALL,
Postmaster General
Post Office Department, Aug. 9, 1851. 1856
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
Form of o. Bid.

Form Of Bid.
(or WEI of propose to carry the
mails on route No. from to :,
agreeaby to the advertisement of the Postmaster
General dated 9th August, 1851, and by the fol-
lowing mode of conveyance. viz
for the annual sum Of dollars.
Dated. Signed.
Form of Guaranty
The undersigned undertake that if the FORE
going bid for carrying the mail on route No.
be accepted by the Postmaster General the bidder
shall, prior to the 18th day of February next,
enter into the required obligation to perform the
service proposed, with good and sufficient sureties.
Dated. (Signed by two guarantorsi
Form Of Certificate.
The undersigned, postmaster of ,certifes
that he is we'll acquainted with the above guaran-
tors and their property, and that they are men
of property, and able to make good their guaranty.
Dated Signed.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
A Bargain.

Y'HE subscriber offers for sale the place on
4 which he now resides, situated one mile
southwest of Washington, on the Fulton road,
consisting of a comfortable Dwelling House with
convenient ont-houses, Forty Acressf good Land,
about fifteen acres of which are cleared aud in
cultivation, and well Of first-ra,e water. For
terms, apply to the subscriber on the premises, or
to John D. Trmble, Esq (, of Washington.
j. r. CROSBY.
Oct. !, 1851. l39;
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08

CULTURE OF THE Oliver. CHS
holm, Esqr, OF Beaufort S. c., is culti-
waiting the olive tree from plants procured
in the neighborhood of Florence, in Italy.
He has made arrangements to ge: some
trees from Spain. His trees bear abun-
dantly every year, and grow satisfactorily.
He has not commenced the manufacture
of oil, except few bottles for experiment.
The olive tree will grow throughout the
cotton-growing region. The plant is OF
slow growth and very hardy.-Pac.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
The Innocent Young Maid.

The Innocent Young Maid.
My mother, sho tells me:
"Nature has given thee
Lips to speak with, my daughter, my own;
And SO thou must use them for speaking alone"
But aohy are they red, then7
White lips would have answered for speaking as
well,
And why has she said, then,
"Only for speaking" o, who can tell
A poor little innocent girl like me
For what, but to speak with, can my mouth be.
CLAUDIUs.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08

An old maid was heard to exclaim,
while sitting at her toilet the other day
IL can bear adversely, can encounter
hardship, and withstand the changes of
tickle fortune, but o. to live and droop,
and die like single pink, l can't endure
it, and what's more, l WON'T
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08

AGooD JoKE-The Expositor (Adrian)
is responsible for the. following:
"a tall, keeu-eyed countryman stepped
into the courthouse at Detroit, the other
day, during the progress of the railroad
trial. Stepping up to spectator, he re-
quested that the prisoners might be point.
ed out to him. The man lie aCcOsted,
pointed towards. the jury. The fellow
scanned the twelve with his interesting
eye, when satisfied with the scrutiny
turned TO the informer, and whispered;
well, they are hard looking set, amt
they! 1 know by their looks they ought
to go 10 the State Prison, every one OF
thenl"
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08

the shoulders by the shafts Of the buggy, is quite
lean in flesh, and barefooted all round. Said
Mule will probably aim to reach the residence Of
the owner, DR.. Mcclure, in Clark county, as the
last information had of her, she wac travelling in
that direction. Any information of the said Mule,
or her delivery either to Trimble & johnson, in
Washington, M. v. Cheatham, in Columbus,
will be literally rewarded.
Oct. 8. 1851. -
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
"A RIrgain,

A S the subscriber is determined to SELL a bargain
II can be had in the well known and valuable
Tract of Land situated at Pine Prairie. on Red
River, twenty five miles above Fulton, containing
eleven hundred and twenty acres, two hundred
and fihy acres in cultivation; large portion OF
the tract is above overflow, the balance over.
flows only in extreme high water. All necessary
buildings on the place to carry the farm, Gin,
Mill and Cotton Press new. In pon, of soil and
convenience, not excelled by any tract of land
on the River. Will be sold with The premises, ii
required, Corn, Fodder stock of Cattle, Hogs.
Sheep, Mules, &c Terms liberal. Apply 10
the subscriber on the premises, TO &. ID. Royston
at Washington.
ROBERT II. SCOTT.
Sewer county, Ark, Sept. l2 1851.
U-5 Gazette and Democrat will please copy six
weeks and send account to this office for pay
ment! 1871:
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08

GETTING A WEDDING CoAT-Among the anec-
dotes detailed by Dr. Bushnell, in his sermon at
Litchfed illustrative of the Age Of Homespun,
was one which deserves to be told by himself, and
better than can repeat it. One OF the aged
divnes of that county, still living, was married
during the Revolution, but under singular difficult
ties There was an obstacle to The wedding that
seemed insurmountabie. lie had no wedding coat,
nor was wool to be had to make one, and it was
in the dead Of winter. Yet all parties were ready,
and he was anxious to be married without delay.
At last the mother of the nte nded bride discover
ed the difficulty, and promptly had some of her
sheep shorn aud sened up in btn"kstS. to keep
them warm, while Of the wool she spun and wove
coat for her reverend son-in law.
Boston Commonwealth.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08

ODD STYLE OF BUsTLE-I It is said that
.he Chuvash ladies', Russian tribe, wear
oustles of sheet copper. and have metal
ofhaments attached, which make great
''al'er in walking. H fal
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
MARRIED.,

On the 5th inst, by d. r. Cocreham, Esq I,
Mr.. NJ. ID BooKoUr 10 Miss ANNAvlNE SAVAGE,
all of this county.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
TinvVare Mandatory

WashingtOn, Arkansas.
IINHE undersigned have commenced the manu-
i facture of Tinware at Blocks old stand on
Main street, where they have, and will coui uue
to keep, OH hand general assortment Of Tin
ware, made Of the best material Merchants and
others who have been in the habit Of purchasing
their ware at New Orleans will find il 10 their
advantage to give call, and examine our
stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere,
we are determined to sell reasonable terms.
House guttering and all other kinds o. job work
will be executed with neatness and despatch.
We would respectfully solicit the attention of
the public to our stock and prices.
WATT g. STARNES.
Sept. 10, 1851. [36:Gm
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08
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On the morning of the 9th ult.
" from the plantation Of James
F. johnson, near Brownstown, in
Sewer co., a large mare MULE.
of a light mouse color, about five,
wears old, considerably chafed on
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08

INTERESTING NARRATIvE.-Mr G. III. Summer.
one Of the Cuban expedition, having been nardon
ed returned yesterday in the brig Tehuantepec.
ana we glean from him the following interesting
meEloranda:
On landing at Mara the inhabitants met III.
exPed"ion with voley of musketry, which was
returned by Gotea, when they imm ediately fled
Inc patriots then took possession of the town.
leaving Cnttenden's command to take charge Of
the baggage, etc., and then to march on to Las
Posas, ~ leagues distant. Lopez with $40 men.
was surprised at that place by the Span ish troops
Major kelly's command joined Lopez at this point.
Criltenden had no communication with Lopez
during this time.
This engagement lasted about two hours, Col.
Dowman' Lieut.. Labuzan, the Captain of the
Cuba Company, and other officers were killed.
Gen. Pragay and Capt. Gotea were mortav
wounded. Capt Ellis was wounded but able to
walk.
The party stopped at this place two days, and
took up their line of march to the Mountains,
where they had several skirmishes surprsin gseve-
raj small parties, and taking provisions, General
Lopez behaving bravely on every occasion.
On Sunday, the l7th, at Capital del Fririz, Gen.
Lopez was surprised by large body of cavalry,
he taking them for patriots, but when near the
encampment they drew their sabres, and came
down full tilt, when about one hundred yards off:
We fired on them, killing fifteen and taking two
prisoners. We then retreated to the mountains
and were met by 600 infantry in ambush, who
fired on us, when we started across the field to
gain safe retreat They killed three of our num-
Der and wounded several; men on the road
dropping off by degrees, and that night we mus
tered about 200 men. We marched about until
Thursday, 2lst, IN heavy rains, and were attack
eo by infantry and artillery. Oar muskets AID
ammunition being all wet were Of no use; only 20
muskets going off, would keep the enemy at bay
Gen. Lopez cried out 10 the Cuban company to
retreat and the A mercans would hold the Batteue
described as an elevated ridge for drying coffe)
Gen. Lopez fled with the Cubans up the noun
tains, the Americans retreaing by degrees to the
place where the General had gone. The next
morning, they issued out Of the woods towards
San Christover, and being fred on by some caval-
ry, were dispersed in every direction.
Mr.. Summers and F. B. Hous.h went into San
Diego OH the 26th and gave themselves up to the
Captain. At the same time the proclamation of
the Captain General was received. Mr.. 5. and
his friend were then treated oy the authorities
with every kindness imag ENABLE, aud arrived at
Havana on the morning Of the 4th inst The
Captain General received him with cordiality, and
gave him the freedom of the city.
There were 1872 Americans it the Punta. and
would sail OH the Sth inst, for Spain, among
whom was Mr. Brudore, of this city.
The prisoners speak Indignantly of certain in
dviduals in this city.
Major Kelly aud Col. Haines. sailed in the brig
Norma Saturday for New York. Mr. Van
Vechten went aboard the Albany.
All the prisoners had their heads shaved.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-08

GEN. QUiTMANls DECLENsIoN.-The following
address from Gen. Quitman, the late secession
candidate for Governor of Mississippi, we find in
the Nalchez Free Trader:
To the Democratic State Rights Party of Mis-
sissippi.
The result of the recent election for the Con.
ventlon, however brought about, must be regard
ed at least for the preseut, decisive of the posi-
ton OF the State on the great ISSUE involved.
The majority have declared that they con-
tent with the late aggressive measures of Con
gress, and opposed to any remedial action by the
State. ..
Although this determination Of the people is a,
variance with my fixed opinion of the true policy
Of the State, heretofore expressed aud still con-
sclentlousy entertained; yet "a States Righ,
man, and Democrat, bow in respectful submis.
son TO the apparent will of the people.
1t is true the State has not yet spoken author
atvely; the acts OF the Convention will no,
he binding until they have been ratified Dv a vote
Of The people but by the election of non- resident.
Of the Convention, a majority Of the people have
declared against the course Of policy the slavery
question, which | meemed it my duty 10 pursue
while Governor; and against the principles upor
which was nominated, and upon which alone )
had consented to run candidate. L might
perhaps, be elected, notw,st andifig this demon
straton Of public sentiment in the election for the
Cons ention: but l have been mainly instru
mental iii seeking the expression of the will of the
people through a Convention, ought in my poll.
heal action, 10 abide by il.
Therefore, upon full consideration of all the
circumstances; respect for the apparent decision
OF the people; duty 20 the noble aud patriotic
party, who are struggling to maintain the rights
Oi the South against Northern aggression, and to
preserve institutions from the fatal effects OF
consolidating all power in / he Federal Government
and sense of self-respect, which inclines me not
10 seek public station in which my opinions upon
vital questions are not sustained by majority OF
my constituents; all concur in inducing me to the
opinion that my duty requires be TO retire from
me position which occupy as the Democratic
State Rights candidate for Governor With emo
ons OF the deepest gratitude to the patriotic party
oy which l was nominated, for the evidences OF
lhelr unfalerng confidence, both in the nomina-
lion and in the warm and hearty reception with
winch have been met everywhere in the canvass
tender my resignation of the high and honora-
oe post Of their chief standard bearer in the pend
ing canvass, plejgng myself to them and to the
oOuhtry, that L will to the last, the great
cause oil State Rights, faithfully in the ranks
as have endeavored to do in high position.
=, ]. A. QUITMAN.
Monmouth, Sept. 6, 1851.