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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

Our resders will recollcct Tia, ,hera
was some stir last summer touching the
project Of a Telegraphic line between
Richmond and Lynchburg. The Difficult.
ty which then presented itself was the
want of charter. This has since been
obviated-a charter of very liberal char
acter, having been obtained during the
last session Of the Legislature, for the
construction. Of a line from Richmond.
through this place and Abingdon to Ten
nessee. There is then no longer any OBJ
stacle to the prompt and efficient action
OF the friends Of the measure, and an ap-
peal IS made with great confidence to
the enlightened zeal and public spirit Of
our citizens. 1t is entirely unnecessary
TO dllate upon the advantages of electric
communication. Between cities. con-
nocted by rail roads and enjoying mails
two or three times day. the Telegraph
has been found TO be indispensable as d
business facility. If this BE- so, how much
more necessary is it here, in a town orex-
tersive capital and business ramiGeations
which would seem to be systematically
deprived OF those mail facilities which are
granted elsewhere; for be it recollccted
that the new contracts to 60 into opera
ton on the LIST July, do not essentially
improve our condition. This is a con-
slderation which should impress itself
upon the minds Of all cur business men.
10 the capitalists we appeal, because Of
the good dividends which may be reason.
ably expected. There is not line Of
Telegraph now in operation in the Uni.
ted States, that is not making handsome
returns, and some Of them paying enor.
nous dividends. There is no reasonable
grour d Of apprehension that the line in
question will prove an exception to the
experience of all others. Our convictions
are very decided, not only from the con-
slderation Of analogous cases but from
examination of the estimates, that the en-
terprize viii pay well. whilst it could no,
fail to give an impulse to business which
would be felt in all its branches. With
the Telegraph tablished-and the Tide
water connexion, now in progress, com.
pleted, we do not see why Lynchburo
would not be as eligible a place for the
purchase Of produce, for coastwise, o,
foreign shipment as Richmond ITSELF
Nor should we have to look forward 70
years to the realization of the business
expected. We are ASSURED by the gen
tleman, now here, who has the right I,
construct the line, that if the small sun
necessary be subscribed forthu ih. he
c'n put the line in operation between
Lynchbdrg and Richmond by the Is
day Of October next.
1t will be seen that Books of subscrip
ton are now opened at the Post Office
where we iavite our citizens to cav ant
subscribe.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

FOR word from said covenant, NJ writers and al
minisscred BY said strang:
II do 10 the presence Of God and these princes
Of the illuminate. socnnls premise, covenant and
swear. by the true, everything, and self-cxistcns
snd, that hereby rcuo.,ncc all allegiance to every
wing Prince. pctcnta,e. president, governor, and
ruler On earth.
: furthermore promise. covenant, and swear
- 'enonncc oil iuws, covenants, and obliga-
az u ~ aud every power earth whafsocrrv.
| furthermore promise, covenant, and swcar
VI, VIZ. ~" "hey James g. Srrang as tho .Imrcrssi
4 't,"fe a"d detHai Sorcreira Kiae on Ecryh' ssd
inc laws and DEGREES that be shat max. i. ahovr.
ana surerscdins all other laws Of nil o,he, r,,y.v.
on car h whatsoever. "' "'"'' Po"e''
| Il furthermore promise, covenant. and .v,.r
'hat VIII mnintain, uphold, and enforce said I,,r.
ana DEGREES osaihst nii other laws, so long m. l;f
| shall last. "s ~ ''o
'.i,ut should be so wicked, unr.l,v MI ...,.
as to break this my holy covenant. NAV CA NJ.
ternal Father turn from me and rcmcmhcr NJ 49,
ing kindness no more. May Jesus Chr;s,. ~. ~
aeemcr, turn from me and close the gate. Of lea.
en- forever against me with desires insatiatc mnv
behold bliss and feel perdition cvcrmorc."
This dcponcnt further says that the above /. mn,
onc-half Of the covenant but only extracts from sai
covenant"
We are sure our readers will rejoice Ia
know that proper steps have been taken
by the authorities both state aud Federal
TO break up this nest OF Williams.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19


1.-THE celebrated soldier Polowaski, who
was one hundred and twcnty-seven years
old. and resided at the Hotel des Invalides.
died Mt Paris on the 9th Of May, by an
attack of plcurisy. Tie funeral of this
man offour monarchies and two republics
was attended by a vast number of peo-
pie"
The above paragraph, which has been
going the rounds Of the papers recently,
is doubtless substantially correct, except as
to the age and name of the party. 1t prob
ably refers to old Golembowski, or, as it is
spelled in his certificate of the Legion OF
Honor, '.Kolcmbeski" This remarkable
man, when we saw him four years ago,
resided at the guard-house in the garden Of
the Luxembourg Palace. He did no,
look to be over eighty years of age; had a
good appetite, converscd freely. retained
all his senses, and his hair, though show
ing 1.-THE silver livery Of advanced age"
was far from being white. In person he
was short and well built He was born
in Poland March LIST, 1871, and had been
seventy years in active military service;
having at the age of fourteen entered as
one Of the body guard of Sianislaus. AT
a later period he enlisted in the service OF
the French republic, aud served in the
West Indies for some time. Subsequent
ly he followed the fortunes Of Napoleon
throughout nearly all his wars. He was
Ia the Egyptian. German, Peninsular, and
Russian campaigns and attended his mas
ter in his Punishment ut Elba. His first
military experience was in the cavalry
service; and afterwards in infantry. His
rank was that of corporal. He had been
in thirty-ninc general battles, and was FIVE
times wounded. Since 1914, he has resi-
ded in Paris. and has always been an OBJ
jcot Of attention and respect for his won
deriul career. The late King invariably
called upon him when visiting at the Lux
cmbourg. and all classes united III bestow-
Jag upon him proofs of respectful admira
ton. AT the one hundred and sixteenth
anniversary ofhis birth, the day proceed
ing the visit here described, a deputation
of all classes in the vicinity ofthe Palace
called on him, bringing presents OF various
kinds. He was one hundred and twenty
years aud Two mouths old at the time of
his death, and probably no man has ever
lived so adventurous, as few survive so
long period OF life. In the active duties
of the camp he spent the allotted ",hree-
score years and ten," and for the past
thir,y-seven years he has regularly attend
ed to the usual routine of garrison duty
| Nnk In
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19
THE VIRGINIAN.
President Fillmore.


independently of party feeling, we think
al c.na;J ...;il H.. IL. IL
.'NA "i "N"'''' '""s 'A' ~.
sent Administration Is conducting the at
c,;.. IS ~, r. ..,l.;sl,
entities II to the respect, confidence and
syra,;,,lo of ayor,, ,r,. lovor ~ Ia rou,-
~
try. he circumstances which placed
Mr. F,llror. !, tho presidential chair
-. '"~
conferred upon him the ANXIOUS eSpecta-
&c c.;,l.,J IL. s,s,;c;ous scru,;
'o"s VI
nv of enemies. The President has nobly
c.ter,-, - xoec,a,;ons and ,v;,bs,ood
'aiiiicu 'noSS
that scrutiny.
4ordcr. regularity, harmony, strict Performance
oflaw. prompt execution of duty. and fai,hful al
ber,nee To constitutional obligations. have marked
saws the Alexandria Gazette the course Of the pres
cnt administration. and given to it dignity and a
character which even its opponents arc forced to
respect. and frequently TO applaud. This praise,
though high, cannot be disputed by unprcjudiced
men, In addition to this it may be said that the
talents Of the members comprising the adminisra-
ton, their experience, and their business qnatca-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

-
mo wise man will predict the future of America
and yet to avoid speculation wholly, we must shu,
our eyes upon the most interesting phenomena Of
the living world and tn American civilization
swallowed up in barbarsm would chill the hopes OF
the most sanguinc friends of man. as they have
never been chilled hitherto in the darkest eras Of
the past. Doubtless there dangers, and the
peri of the Union supcrsedes at this momene every
other question in the United States. For though
the cause OF civilization is not bound up with the
present confederacy, dissolution would involve
wars and backshdings. and a century of lce-wav
and would react heavily upon the fortunes of Eu.
rope"
The Journal Of Commerce, in copying
the above extract from the EdinJurgh Re
r'eu, remarks that it expresses the senti-
ments of an enlightened British statesman;
with reference to the "peril Of the Union, u
and the consequence of its dissolution
lie has no interest in cotton to mislead him,
he does not sell wares nor merchandise
IN New York to the South He looks up
on the interesting phenomena" which the
asitators have produced in the United
States, with the impartial eye of an OBJ
server, anxious chiefly for the, "cause Of
civilization" and the fortunes of Europ., :"
And while he surveys the field of combat
he perccives that the union Of the states is
the object of attack. The impossibility Of
It's dissolution is a consolation which does
not come to relieve his solci,ude. He
thinks there is danger, and he says SO.
There can be no doubt that the Re-
viewer speaks the sentiment of the great
body Of enlightened friends Of liberty in
Europe, in relation to the conflict now
waging IN this country between the friends
OF the Union and those who call themselves
the opponents of slavery, but who at the
same time may bejustly called, the apo
nents ofMe Union. In the judgment of
enlightened philanthropists of Europe, the
the emancipation of the negro race here,
would not be any sort ofequivaent for the
destruction of the American Union. On
the duration of that Union their hopes of
European freedom are founded. A disso-
luton of that Union would "inrolre mdrs
and bachsitdings, and a century q iee-aeay;
and wouid react heartily on tie fortunes of
Europe" Despotism would exult over
such a catastrophe, and turn from its con-
temptation with renewed vigor to forge
chains for mankind. The friends ofman,
would weep tears of unutterable woe
over calamity which would postpone to
distant ages the realization Of their hopes.
The historian who should be doomed to
record such an event might well say, in
the memorable words Of Madame Roland,
"Oh! Liberty, what crimes are perpetra-
ted in thy name!'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19
The Funded Debt of MARYLAND

In the years from 1912 to 1918, there
was a suspension ofpayment ofinterest by
tie State Of Maryland, which by an act
OF the Legislature was authorised to be
paid by an issue of State Stock, rcdecmable
at the pleasure of the State. Provision
was made by the Legislature, at the same
time, TO redeem the stock and the first paw
ment on account of the redemption was
MAIDEN October 1919. From iimcto time
other payments were made on account,
and now 1t will be seen by notice in an
other colum, that Us. Cuttings, ESQ, the
State Commissioner of Loans, will redeem
the balance outstanding on the LIST of july
next. The whole amount, of principal
and interests so redeemed, will on the Isl
OF July next, amount to SS7S,737 AZ
Thus has Maryland indicated her claim
to honorable and fair dealing with those
who relied on her faith, and the people
through whose representatives provision
was made for its vindica,ion, wiped off all
stain upon her good name.
The surplus which may hereafter accu-
mula'e in the treasury will be applied to
increase TIE sinking fund-and thus ope r.
ate to reduce and finally redeem the whole
debt ofthe State.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

10 No city, says the Alexandria Ga
zettc, with the same means and population
that Washington has, is sharing more
largely In the spirit ofInprovcment. Capt.
tol Hill, on the side ofthe Supreme Court
Room, is being leveled on the whole line
nearly to the City Hall. c. and b. streets
are TO be opened as the work of filing up
can be finished. Congress pays for most
Of these improvements, though the city
helps according to its limited means. The
city was never so prosperous, and Real
Estate never so high as now.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19
PAM .UnnpS.

To TUE EDITOR OF THE LONDON TIMES,
oi'r--i no,'ccfrom your paper of yesterday,
that the Americans have been upsuccess-
full IN their search at Paris for the remains
of the redoubtablc Paul Jones. | think
had they examined the Strangers Buryine
ground at Cronstadt they would have mel
with more success.
Sometime after his attempt to land here
he went to Russia, and got an appointment
IN the Russian navy; but, in consequence
OF the circumstances of the other officers
OF the hect, he had to res gn, and was al
lowed a small pension by the Empress
He shortly after died, and was buried as
above stated. have often seen the stone
which was erected over his grave.
Lclth, May %. A SHIPMASTER
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

"PAPA." said bnght-haircd little boy.
looking at his sire with his large roguish
eyes, 'how could the soldiers fly from the
field Of battle when they had only one
plume apiece, and both wings Of the army
were thrown in great disorder? Say, papa,
how could they hyw
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

Ia The Alexandra Gazettcsay
learn that the work on the Manassas Gan
Road is progressing with great energy and
that the portion of the road under way,
will be completed at the time fixed upon.
We trust the Orange Road will be ready
by the time the Manassas meets the point
of junction. We want to see this years
crops inthc uppercountry, brought to town
on these Railroads. No doubt a fair travel
will begin, as well as good freight lists"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

V The Staunton indicator, under
stands that the Tunnel under the Blue
RIDGE at Rockfsh Gap, is progressing
hnely and hopes are entertained that if no
greater obstacles are encountered than
those already met with, in three years the
work will be completed
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19
The next Congress.

Eighteen of the thirty one States of the
Union, have chosen full! delegations in the
next Congress. In the Boston Atlas we
find classification of the members elect,
representing them to be So Wings, 76 De
mocrats, Free Soil Wings, and Free
Soil Democrats. There is some difficulty,
is asccrtaining the political belongings of
several of those thus classified, owing to
the great disturbances in party organiza-
ton, of late, and we are not sure Of the
Atlas correctness. In the thirteen states
yet to elect, there is almost a certainty OF
Wing gains in several. and reasonable
prospect in others. OF the former class,
we regard Virginia, Kentucky and Mary
land; of the latter, Tennessee, Indianna,
Mississippi, California and Alabama. In
some of these states, party divisions will be
merged in the greater questions that grow
out of the peril of the Union. In one as
pcctthe political complexion of the nexi
congress may possess more than ordinary
Importance, for in the, not impossible,even,
that President should fail to be elected
by the popular vote, the duty will devolve
upon that Body.
The reader may form some idea of the
character of the canvass in the North and
Northwest, from ,heproceedings of a por-
ton of the Wings of Indiana. The dele
gates of that party, for the ninth district
met in Convention at Plymouth on the 2Stl
ul,imo and unanimously nominated Schuy-
Ter Colfax, Esq. as their candidate fol
Congress. In the resolutions adopted by
the Convention, they assert the doctrine o.
non-interfercnce with slavery in the States
where it exists; strict adherence to the
Constitution in all its requirements; de
termination to maintain the supremacy Of
the laws under all circumstances; such q
modification of the tariff as will discrimi
mattel in favor of the industrial interests ofou,
own country; and the duty of Congress tc
make appropriations for improving the
rivers and harbors of the West. In rela
ton to the fugitive slave law, the resolu
tons take the ground that it shall remain
as it is, unless tits shown by time and ex-
perience that some change Or modification
shall be necessary to avoid evasion or a.
buse.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

SECESSION ANTrcIPATED.-The Green
vile Is. CO. Patriot states that the bills OF
South Carolina banks are already begin
nlng to return from Georgia and Alabama,
under the suspicion that their credit will
be affected by the civil connections of the
State. Some of the merchants are already
ordering their shipments to be made to
Savannah instead of Charleston. One gen
tleman, it is said, who has spent perhaps a
hundred thousand dollars in Greenville.
drawnirom hisestate ii Georgia,is about to
leave the sinking ship, "and cast his habi-
tauon where he may be quiet and live in
peace.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

O'BRIEN AND MEAGHER-A letter from
Van Dieman's Land states that Smith o.
Bren has become tutor to gentleman's
family in the colony. and that Mr.. Mea-
CHER IS about to vary the monotony of soon
Wet life" by taking unto himselfa wife. in
the shaPcof Miss Bennett. farmer daugh-
ter
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19
EMERSON ON WEBsTrR-R6onsod, !,

EMERSON ON WEBsTER-Rhapsody rs.
Logic. The Boston Transcript thus hu-
morously takes of Mr. Emerson's stump
speeches against Webster.
Unhappy Mr.. Websterl A saver of
sayings has gone out against thee. K man
cunning of speech is darling epigrams and
aphorisms at thee. Thou art to be laid
low by dainty illustration, and shot with
crystal bullet mystical poetry. BY a
mistake Of the press, man was once said
20 have been found dead with long word
instead of sword) sticking in his throat.
Such is the fate prepared for Mr.. Webster;
and it becomes him to set his house in or
der. Indeed, since the seer has spoken, ii
Is great piece of presumption in him to
be alive at ALL"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19
ERMAN ANCHOR BOLTINC:

~ CLOI HS--The subscribers continue to keep
for sale this old established brand Of Boiling Cloths
Of all numbers from to 10. They are warranted
10 be the best imported and experience of twsn-
~ years Of the sale Of then has proven them to be
such ina l5-w3wifl MEM & GWATkIN.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19

~ We find it reported by Telegraph
that Josiah Randall, esq, of Philadelphia,
has been appointed Minister to Russia, and
DR.. Eckart, Of the same city 10 the Prcsi-
dency Of the Mint.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-19
WILLARD FILLMORE
Tennessee.

n very dHliiiateu canvass is now gong
on in Tennessee, for the Gubernatorial
chair. The candidates are Gov, Trous-
dale, (Dem.) the present incumbent, and
Gen. Campbell, (Whig.) In that State. as
IN few others, Its entire boundary comes
as naturally within the range of an cleo
tloneenng tour for this high Office, as the
smallest county in Virginia would for its
delegate in the Legislature From the re-
ported remarks Of the Speakers, as we find
them IN our exchanges, the debates range
over all questions Of State policy and in
terest, as well as those of national concern
and importance. Gen. Campbell, the
Wing candidate is the gallant Colonel of
Tennessee Volunteers thatfousht so brave
ly at Monterey. He unfolds his views
fully in every discussion, and challenges
the admiration Of all parties, by the ability
with which he defends the settlement of
our sectional difficulties, in the last Con
gress. His opponent, like many in our
own State, labors only toinfuriate the peo-
pie against those measures,by denying their
efficacy and denouncing their provisions,
all OF which fills the opposition there with
unwonted zeal, and secures a unity of eff.
feet if not of action, which is to weaken the
Union of the States now, when above all
other timesit should be stronger and more
hallowcd. OF this the Nashville Bannc,
says sin fomenting agitation they agree
In efforts TO make the public believe that
the fugitive slave law cannot be executed,
they perfectly accord. In protesting sup
port of the Union, whilst their action tends
to disorganizalion: they remarkably coin
eide. In teaching there.lhat the North has
suffered by the Compromise, and in teach
ing here that the South has suffered by the
Compromise, they work in harmony to the
same end. In threatening thereto agrees
upon the South, and in threatening here, to
dissolve the union if they do, they work
into each others hands, keep up the dan
gerous excitement on which they live, and
persist in the eternal clamor which leaves
the country no rest"
@ Late accounts from the Worlds
Far state that the Queen of Great Britain
spent two hours on the 10Th ult, in cxami-
ming the specimens ofart and industry sent
to the Worlds Fair, in London, from the
United States. Mr.. Riddle, the Agent of
the American Committee, says that she be-
slowed MANY commentators upon the
taste, ingenuity and workmanship Of many
ofthc contributions from tins country.
Mr.. Stansbury, one of the American a
gents to the Great Fair in Hyde Park,
London, sent Queen Victoria some speci-
mems of his country's homemade corn
bread, and of the hourofwhich it was rladc.
In return he received Il note from Windsor
Castle, in which her Majcsty's Chamber
lain, Major General Bowles, said he had
received commands to thank Mr.. STAINS
bury for the very fire specimens alluded
to, and which were much admired bv the
Queen and Prince Albert" Dckcns's
Household Words contains an able article
advocating the general use Of this -four in
England"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-24
KENosnA. Jan. 81. 1851.

AT regular meeting of "MYRTLE UNION, No.
6, ID. of t." j.. NJ. Easterbrooks, n. Daniels
and Mary A. Aver, were appointed committee
draft Preamble and Resolutions expressive of the
sympathy OF this Union with sister SEYMOUR, rel
ative to the death of her husband.
The committee submitted the following, which
were unanimously adopted, and are respectfully for
warded to you for publication.
WHEREAS, God, in his providence, has removed
by death the husband and companion of our sister
Seymour, under circumstances which render it pc
cnllarly painful and affecting he having been alb
sent from home some time in far distant land for
the purpose, too, that he might more easily pro
cure for himself and companion those temporal
blessings which make life desirable. Therefore,
Resolued, That bound by fraternal ties, we ten
der to our dear sister Seymour our deep and heart
felt sympathy IN her recent bereavement.
Sad indeed must he your heart, dear sister, that
he died tar away among strangers, where your SYM
pathies could not console, nor your kind regards
solace HIM In that moment when life ends in i'm
mortality But it is human to die, and to weep for
the departed; yet allow us to remind you that it is
also human to hope for an immortality of blissful
lite and happiness beyond the grave, where there is
no more sorrow nor death and while you have our
most heartfelt sympathies allow also to suggest
to you that the promises of the Christian religion
are the most beautiful and replete of conso-
lation and hope.
Resoiped, That copy of this be sent to sister
Seymour, and also forwarded for publication.