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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

The brief and bloody drama. Of Cuban
liberation. has been acted out. Taken all
in all, it forms a strange episode. in the his
tory of the world. That SO many men OF
intelligence and experience, with the means
of information possessed by Them and the
stake that was hazarded on the result,
should have been so completely imposed
on, and deceived, as were Lopez and his
followers, constitutes mystery difficult Of
solution, except by a belief in villainous
amount of mcndacity and cowardice. among
the Crcolcs ofCuba.
We cannot bring ourselves to believe,
that the deception was the work of Lopez,
except secondarily, he having been first I'M
posed on. From all that we know OF him,
we believe him to have been a rash, al
most reckless man, but cannot conclude
that he was the suicide and murderer, which
forc-knowledge Of the facts would make
him. Thirsting for vengeance as he did, 1t
was an easy thing for him to delude him
self and equally as easy to excite the mer-
curial spirits Of the daring young men,who
shared in his adventure.
But there are individuals, as well in this
country as on the Island Of Cuba,who are
guilty before Heaven, OF the great sin, for
which the "nvaders" have suffered, and the
incapable crime of their death. Such
are the men, who have wickedly conceived
and circulated the thousand falsehoods a
bout the condition of affairs in Cuba, the
state of feeling among the native Islanders,
the successes of Lopez and other mlscheiv-
Gus fabrications. While in the indulgence
of a proper charity towards the dead we
may acquit Lopez and his followers OF be-
ing Pirates, except under construction OF
law, we cannot acquit these men Of muir
der. They who lacked the courage to
share its perils, did not lack the depravity
to plot and urge on the criminal enterprise
The denoucmcnt of this affair triumphant
" vindicatcs the course Of the Administers
ton, with regard to it. 1t exhibits the fact
that there was not on the Island Of Cuba
the first shadow of revolution. If the
people were disalfcctcd towards the Gov
ernment, they must have carefully conceal
ed it from Lopez, after his arrival. 1t il
stated that not single Cuban came to hi:
assistance-so far from it-when helpless
and a wanderer-when borne down witt
fatigue and hunger-he sought food and
rest from one of thcm-he was betrayed
captured and delivered over to his cxccu
TONERS. The President has acted not only
as he was compelled by his official duty &c
act-but most humanely, in preventing
other men from following Lopez and fall
ing victims with him. Had the Collector
at New Orleans, whom he SO promptly dis
placcd,performed his duty,in arrcsting the
Pampero, the crime and suffering Of thi:
ill-starrcd undertaking would have beer
prevented. Will those Democratic papers
which have striven to awaken prejudice
against the Executive and reap party ad
vantage from this affair-now do justice to
the President and his Cabinet We will
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11
Death Of Great Man.

LEVI WOODBURY., one of the associate
Judges of the Supreme Court, man of
much intellect, and great distinction, died
this residence in Portsmouth, New Ham
shire, September 4th 1851.
Mr.. Woodbury., was born, as we learn
from the Baltimore American, in Frances
town, in New Hampshire, early in $780,
He took his first degree at Dartmouth Col
lege, in 1909, and then passed year at
the Litchfield Law School, and afterwards
studied at Exeter and Boston. In 1872
he was admitted to the Bar. Upon the
success Of the Democratic party in 1916,
he was made Secretary of the Senate, and
in 1917 was appointed Judge of the Su-
perior Court. In 1919 he removed to
| Portsmouth, which had been for 80 wears
his home. In 1923 Mr.. Woodbury. was
elected Governor of New Hampshire, but
was defeated in 1924. In 1925 he was
elected to the State Legislature, and was
at once made Speaker of the House, and
at the close Of the same session he was
chosen to the United States Senate. His
term of service expired in March, 1881,
and in FIVE days afterwards he was elected
to the State Senate, which office he de-
clincd to accept, and received place as
Secretary of the Navy in the Cabinet of
Gen. Jackson.
In June, 1884, he was confirmed as
Secretary ofthe Treasury, an office which
he held until again elected to the u. S. Sen
ate. He was appointed by President Polk
one of the Associate Judges of the U. S.
Supreme Court,a successor OF ] I'D &c Story,
which post he held at the time OF his
death.
The appointment of his successor will
devolve on President Fillmore, and this
Will be the first appointment made to the
Supreme Court, by Wing administration,
since the Inauguration of Gen. Jackson, in
1929.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11
The Nashville Convention.

II will not be denied, that the South
Carolina wing Of the Democratic party in
Virginia favored the call of the Nashville
Convention, and we think we do not misrc-
present them, when VIC say. that they APP
proved the proceedings of tina; body, We
lave no recollection Of having heard of
any dissent from the resolutions promulga-
ted by it. on the part of any Of the leaders
or organs of the party, in this portion OF
the State. Ifthey have failed publicly 10
express their disapproval of the acts of a
Convention, which they publicly recon-
mendcd, we have a right to conclude that
they do not object to them. One Of the
resolutions adopted by the Nashville Con.
yen,ion was In these words:
"Thaf in view Of these aggressions (meaning the
CompronIise measures Of the last Congress) and
those threatened and impending. we earnestly
onmend To the sayeholding Suites TO meet in a
Congress or Convention to be held at such time
aud pnce as the States desiring 10 be represented
may designate to be composed of double the num-
her Of their Senators and Representatives In the
Congress Of the United States, entrusted with full
power to deliberate and act, with the view and in
ication of arresting farther aggression and, If pos
sbe Of restoring TIC Censi,nl'oIrl rights o, ne
and iadepc.de,ce.
In order to understand moro distinctly
the meaning Of this resolution, it is proper
10 refer to the address of Gov. Mcdonald
the President of the Convention, to the
people of Georgia, after the adjournment Of
that BODY. In this address he urges the
recommendation contained in tho rcsolu-
-; n,o....a.,,, Co. l.. S,o,os and
;..;;. ,h.,;, . Tho onl. rooon. for ,bor, 70
-, ...z,. ~ NIL ,zo,, za,. zoo,, 90,
a.n...,.u., jo.r;r,J.o .uJ ,ool;nn %
,,,o .,,;c,;on or Carc,rn;, from, tho Union
-, "Tho ,r,, &c ,ho oorornron, :.
-, - ye,,,re ANN, r;ozt, IN CaTcor,
e., IT,. L. ,u;;
-,
n. o,;o., d;s,;n..,, rroc,,;rro1 !, II,
,,.s,.,,;or which vo have c;,ed ;s 70 rc.
.,,;n If ,os,;lle tho ..cons,;tu,;onalr rights Of
the Sou,bv sunposcd to have been taken
AWAY nv the compromise measures OF The
lac, session and f That could NOT be done
., ro,;do Ear ;,s G,,uro pde,endence IN
"a .,;..ot,.a,,,o Iro;nr and ost,b.
III c.,,,a, .o,c,1or,cv
m -, .r,La sa,,h cor,orr,,,ed IN
fl. resolution could ONLY be restored by
,.I.c,L,, Lv r,b;ch ,bov wore taken
-. r., ,,,.;, ,i;s Cal;coro;, ,,st he
all az States and bor in
dependence anniliated. Congress musr
bo called on to exert power which the
widest lati,udinarian never claimed for it,
thc'powcr of annulling the constitution and
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11
WnrrE SULPHUR, Sept. 3rd. 1851.

DEAR McDoNALD Tho White Sui
phur, ITS location Improvements, the power
of its waters and the scenery which sur
rounds it, have been SO often written Of, that
any attempt at description would be stale
and fiat. Who can describe its throne of
visltors,thcir appearance, condition, and ma
nmuvres l-who can divine the motives
which brought them herel Some came to
seek wives and fortune; some to seek hus-
bands and an establishment; some for
health; some for amusement; a few to see:
the many to be seen. Here, way up in the
mountains OF Virginia, can be found lat
this season. almost every shade and va
riety Of character, condition and circum-
stance IN life. The city Belle flush
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

10 The National Intelligencer pub
fishes the proclamation of the President an
nouncing Convention for the settlement
of all matters in debate between this Gov
ernmcnt and the Kingdom of Portugal,
made between the Secretary of the State
and the Portuguese Minister at Washing
ton, and duly ratified by both parties
The Convention is published in both Ian
guages. BY it the Portuguese Govern
ment undertakes to pay, at ten equal an
rual instalmcnts, the sum Of S91,727 as an
indemnity for all the claims olour citizens,
with the exception Of those arising out OF
the destruction of the privateer General
Armstrong. Not being able to agree up
on the principles ofinternational law which
govern that case, the high contracting par
ties agree to submit it to the arbitrament
Of some friendly power to be agreed on by
each
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11
The Editor juL Uck.

We received from our friend Doct Alexander,
bnsketful of large fine bunch Grapes, which we have
Just dcvoured with considerable avidity. May he
Give thou sand years, and his shadow never grow
less."-Roaaoke Beacon.
What was the size of the basket
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11
Southern Literary Messenger.

The Southern Literary Messenger fol
the month was received several days ago
Among Its contributions, weare pleased once
more to see an article from the polished
pen Of our countyman j. B. d. The con-
tents Of this number rank it with those that
have preceded it-by the side of the best
periodicals in this country, or Great Brit
ain. The original prose articles are, 1. \
Historical Sketch of the Island of Malta
by William Winthrop, U. S. Consul there
2. Review of Riego, or the Spanish Mar
tyr, by J. 3. ID. of Campbell coun-
ty, Va. 3. Notice of Indian Wars of
Western Virginia, new work by Willis
D. Hass. 4. Notice of Tupper's works.
5. Winderhans and the Gentleman in
Black. A Tale of Richmond thirty wears
ago. 6. Scenes beyond the Western Bor-
der, by captain Of U. S. Dragons. Z.
Letter from Paris correspondent.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11
Large Tobacco.


ave have now. in our sanctum, a specimen o
the Thurman Frederick tobacco, raised by Mr.. John
A. Mcclure. 1t is feet inches from point to
point-eacb leaf is feet u inches long, and feet
3 inches broad. We understand Mr.. Mcclure has
crs beat that ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

GEN. JOHN GARLAND arrived in our
town last week, on a visit to his friends
who reside here. We are pleased to sec
him looking more hale and vigorous, than
when he came among us few years ago
fresh from the fields Of honorable service
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

- Our readers will rejoice to learn,
that the Mayor of New York, has recciv-
ed letter from Mr.. Brown, secretary of
Legation at Constanlinople, stating official
ly that Kossuth and his companions would
leave for this country, in the United States
fiigatc Mississippi, on the LIST (12th,) Sep
te,nbcr, and would probably arrive about
the latter part Of October
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

Hon. john Nj. BORIS has been rc-nomi-
mated for Congress, by a numerously at
tended convention heldin the city of Rich
mond. Upon the question of his nomina-
ton there were but two dissenting voices.
In the absence of Mr.. Bolts from the city,
the nomination was accepted for him by a
friend. We hope the Wings of the Rich
mond District, will now bury the Ratchet,
and exert themselves uniiedly and jealous
ly to secure the election of man, who
whatever may have been his offences a
gainst party, is true Wing, devoted
friend of the Union, and possessed of an in
tellcct inferior to none in the State.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

10 The last Republican refers to the
opinions of Messrs Cooke of Fluvana, and
Woods of Franklin, uponth Compromise
measures ofthe last Congress, and asks us
to give "irank answer" to the follow ing
question:
"Werc either Mr.. Woods or Cooke now the
Wing candidate in this district, would not the Viz
| gilman support his election, notwithstanding his
| strong endorsation of the course of Mr.. Mason and
all other opponents of the compromise ~
We answer without hesitation, that We
would support either of them, for the rca-
son, that we differ from them, only in re-
gard to that matter, while we differ from
Mr. Bocock on that, and all others. The
choice between one, and multitude Of
evils would give US no difficulty.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

u A correspondent of the Newark
Advertiser says it is well known in certain
quarters that distinguished officer, high
IN rank, and of the regular army-whose
name will forever be most honorably con-
nectcd with the events of the Mexican war
was only prereatcdby death from be-
ing at the head ofthc Cuban expedition of
last year. The sum of one hundred thou
sand dollars, it is said, awaited his accep-
lance on the resignation of his command,
the time for which had been agreed upon,
to be his beyond peradventure, no matter
what the result; and thereafter, so long as
bis name and influence might be devoted
to their service, compensation equivalent
to that Of the President of the u. States
was to be his, with other emoluments and
advantages.
The officer referred to is understood to
be Gen. Worth. Whether there is truth
lnthe statemcnt,we have no means ofknow-
ing
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

- |, is said that large number of in
tluential citizens of New York, have Just
extended an invitation to the Hon. Henry
Clay, to partakc ofa public dinner in tina,
city.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

Now we do not object to the President enforcing
the laws and requiring the Observance Of the obi
gafions OF trcsties-this is all eommcndable in him
hut ii is the garring Inconsistency manifested
in the extra-cxertons which he is putting forth to
disable, keep down and crush the Cuban patriots
and the slacri,y and palpable Indifference north
ern sympathy manifested in the execution of the
fugitive slave law.-Lytch. Reru5iican.
"Alaerity and palpable indi6erence!
The expression seems to us somewhat con
fused.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

EV The Southern Recorder (Ga.) es-
Inmates that Cobb Union Candidate for
Governor of Georgia. will obtain major
iiy of sat least ten thousand votes" over
Mcdonald secession Candidate.) 1t also
thinks, that the Union party will, on joint
ballotin the Legislature, have majority of
sixty five or seventy. The Recorder is
not given to exaggeration and its calcula-
ton may be relied on, as an honest one.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

- A company has been formed IN
this country which has purchased the A
merican patent of phillips Fire Annihlla-
tor" Elisha Whittlesey, 1st Comptroller
of United States Treasury, is the Presl-
dent. Barnum is one of the stockholders.
The investments of the company are said
to be million of dollars.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

- Lieut.. p. A. Farrely, 9Th Infantry
U. S. A., died on the Sd ult, near Fort
Washita On the Thursday beforehis death
he was thrown from horse, his head stri-
king stump. and affecting his skull and
brain to such an extentas to cause his death.
He was prominent officer in the Mexican
War
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

" The Exchange Hotelin Richmond,
has been repaired and re-furnished at a cost,
little short of $4,000. The Editor of
the Dispatch says that he has conversed
with many persons, who have seen the
most celebrated establishments in the I'm
ion, and all agreed that "none of them ap-
preached the Exchange in magnificence
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

ES We learn from the Lexington Ga
@etfe, that quarry of fre-proof paint
stone has been discovered in the upper end
Of Rockbridge county, on the lands OF
MIR. ]. ID. Houston. When ground, mixed
with Ensced oil and spread upon any sur
face. it petri6cs and becomes impervious to
water and proof against FIRE. The Ga
zct,e states that the proprietor, having sent
samples oft to England, has received can
important order" for it from that country.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-11

The newspapers Of Lynchburg complain of il
cendiares, and street assaults upon quiet citizen.
IIhaiiay Gazette.
We have not heard word about il.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-07-16
A STORY FOR WIVES.
BY T. s ARTHUR.

Come round Ia Inys sio night. Ned"
sud a ,oung acquaintance 1. Edward
Nichols. as lhey .i.od exchanging few
words a, the car1,er uf sirpc'. where they
had paused fnr moment or wn ere TAX.
ing their different ways homewarl.
I" What's 10 be due ihrre!" inquired
Nirhuls.
"Noihing very particular. But do you
come round. aud Ill pmmise you plea
SAINT evening""
Il believe II STAY at home with my
wife," replied Nichol..
Well. just as you like" said The 9th
er. " Happy 10 see You at Gny' but. if
you find il mnre agreeable al homc, stay
iI,e,e. Should The time. however. from
any cause. hang heavy on your hands,
just drop round and help us 10 spend All
hour or two. NV word fnr il. you'll find
more than one agreeable companion.
The young men parted. and Edward
Nichols pursued his way llnmeward. The
latter had been married about two years.
On entering the room where his vile
was sitting, Nichols saw. with a feeling Of
disappointment, that there was cloud
upon her brow. The cloud had appeared
so ofien. that he was geIling discouraged.
lis anything wrong, Margaret!" he
asked kindly.
mo" was the nief reply uttered in a
complaining tone of voice.
Nichols sighed. aud turning 10 the crib
in " hieh their babe lay sleeping. bent over
il and looked down upon us pure, sweet
lace.
.Don't wake that child. Edward" said
his vile. in frelful voice. 1--WE been
more than an hour trying TO get he'
asleep"
Nichols stood a moment or two, stiil
gazing upon The tranquil face of The child
and Then raised himself from his sloopina
pasture fixng his eyes as he did 50. upon
the coun .enance &c his wife. There wat
not an expression 10 il dat man couit
love. peevish. nnhap y temper, had
for the time absorbed every attraction
The husband frl. repulseI. Leaving lh'
room without, a remark. he went down Il
the parlor. and taking hook. sat aud read
un,iI tea was announced.
There was no pleasant light in the iacs
ofS.lrs Nichols as size joined her husbans
al The table.
| ..Don't you feel well, Margaret" h
asked.
My heal achcs," was returned.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-07-16
A Fathers Advice.


Let not my daughter. now a wife.
Bid all her iesrs sdicu;
comfsfis there are in married Iifs.
And there arc crosses too.
! do not wish to damp your mirlh
With an ungraiefnl sound,
But yet remember bIiss on eanh
No mortal evsr found.
Your prospects and your hopes are great,
May heaven those hopes fulfil;
But yon viii fud in every state
Some difficulty still.
The rite that lately joined ysur hand,
Cannot insure canient
Religion forms the strongest band,
Aud Love . the best cement.
a ffiendshP founded on esteem,
Liie's s.orm5 b.asl endures:
II vii no, vanish like a dream
And such | trust il yours.
Tnoas you have hen fi,hors wing.
No longer need his care;
IL Is but seidom hushan Is hing
A lighter yoke 10 wear.
They have their humors AMI their faults.
80 muialle !. man;
Excuse his ioibles in thy thoughts,
And hide them when you can.
No anger nor resentment keep.
Whatever b. an,iss
De reconciled before you sleep.
And seal il with kiss.
Or. i there's cause to repreiend,
do il with mild address;
Remember he's your dearest fiiend,
And love him ne'er the less.
lis not the way to scoll at large,
Whaieer proud reason boast,
For those their duty best discharge
Who coadescend the mlsi.
Mutual attempts to serve and please
Each other win endcar;
Thus you may draw your yoke with case.
Nor discord interfere.
Thus give your tenderest passion scope,
Yei better things pursue.
Be heaven the object Of your hope,
AMI thiiher lead him too.
Since you must both resign your breath,
And God alone knows when
So live that you may part at death.
To meet with joy again.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-07-16
AMUSING ANECDOTE OF JUDGE D,
AND LAWYER F.

We see from late paper lha, the Chief
Justice Of The court of Queens Bench has
been reading Brilish lsarristers a lecture
on wearing colored wais,coai.. and adopt.
ing other styles Of dress indicating de.
parlure form The costume which custom
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-07-16
Pence AMI War.--The cost Of III

Pence AMI War.--The cost Of The
Erie Railroad is equal 10 tha, Of abnni six
m N hs' fighting the Mexicans. Just look
Al The difference in The permanent effect.
he a ting influence Of the Two expendi.
,lres. The effect oil The first has hrrn q
excite a spirit OF resllrssness and law
iessness which is now manifested IN The
Cuban enterprise, aud 10 other equally
d'serc.atal,lc undertakings. The effect ol
The latter will be To increase the Comforts
ol life. 1, redeem wilderness to culliva.
TIM. TO unite Il great people. To advance
the civil zion nfa great connny. We
dnnnI speak now ofihr immediate effects
nf The r,i.nes, The hlooa. The tlemoraliza-
TIN, which rrsrli from war.
N 4 y. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-08-13
MRS. sWIssHELM ON MARRIAGE.

Many are of the opinion that if it were
not for the stringency Of the civil law,
nearly all families would be broken up and
society thrown into chaos. We have no
such notion. lfa proclamation were made
to-day declaring every marriage in the
Union null and void, and leaving it once
more to the choice Of the parties, whether
the relation be renewed, business would
be suspended, newspapers would stop,
stores, factories and working shops would
close. The editors would be all at home
getting married, merchants, operatives,
and mechanics would each be wanting
their turn to have the nuptial knot re.tied.
Cross, frettul, sickly wives that had been
almost felt a burden before, would grow
very dear at the thought of separation.
Domineerng. harsh husbands would be
forgiven; and in all places where a spark
OF conjugal love remained. it would be
blown to flame; where nothing but dead
embers and the ashes remained, they could
be taken up, made up into soap, and So
ciety cleansed thereby.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-08-13
NEW SALT WELLS IN OHIO

The Editor Of the Meigs Co. Tele.
graph says: 2. '4 'a'
PoMERoY SALT.-We are grateful to
state in our present number, that the salt
question in Pomeroy is fixed. The Pome-
roy company have been completely sue
cessful in their experiment Their well
is now at the depth OF 1000 feet-wth the
most abundant supply of water. 1t is
said by old salt manufacturers 10 be the
strongest well west of the Alleghanies.
The furnace will be Immediately erected,
and set in operation. Such are the facl-
tiles here for manufacturing salt, that no
works in the west cen compete with US.
Thus has new element Of wealth been
opened-which added to our coal and
iron will in few years build up a city
second 10 none above Cincinnati in busi.
ness and wealth. Perhaps capitalists will
discover, at last that they have missed
golden opportunities for investment. Our
own citizens have now taken hold of the
matter, and rich return will be the re-
ward of their enterprise.