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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-05-02


railroads the shortest and cheapest routes
should Of course be selected, having refe"
encs als9sIo.he largest area 10 be benefited
by the location. Now from the river TO
Knoxville it is understood that there are two
lines 10 be taken into the account-one rum
ming up through the river hills, and the other
BIZ the way Of Ho,chkiss', and what is known
IS the Grassy valIies. Msny considera'
tons incline me to the opinion that the lat.
ter route should by all means be selected
Il is the chea pest and will benef, the largest
area of country. 1t avoids tho bluffs and
hills contiguous 10 the river. and the con.
,equent deep cuts and heavy fills. After
reaching point through valley near the
road leading from Knoxville to Kingston,
the road would run nearly straight in q con.
tinuous valley to Knoxville, avoiding short
curves ard heavy expenses. The sources Of
nv information ere Of the most reliable
character, and have no doubt Of the emi'
men, pr,c,icabilily Of S,he route. Again,
larger interests would be benefited by thi,
location. In the first place. the river is the
natural Quite, for the productions of its i'm.
mediate vicinity. The advantages resulting
to the people living remote from q naviga'
bic stream are 10 be consulted. A large
portion Of country in the vsllies 10 which
alIude and those bordering on them, are no y
isolated apd would receive but Iillle benefit
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-05-02

ev"n ming.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06
Mr.. ScddGn's Prudence.

The Enquirer publishes correspondence
between some of the Elite n Democrats
OF Richmond and Mr.. James A. Seldom.
the present member of Congress from tia,
District wherein the former ask the latter
again to represent them in Congress,as the
tunes are wondrously troublesome and
perilous, and the voters, the writers afore-
said, particularly desire an opportunity TO
vlndlcate the extreme Southernism Of Mr.
5. by re-elecrng him to Congress. Mr..
Seldom, who "knows what's what" an
pears to be profoundly sensible" of the
compliment; but he is profoundly scnsi-
bic too ofthe ugly fact, staring him in the
face that, there is no Wing schism to sup
ply the deficiency Of Democratic votes,
and hence Mr.. Seldom bcgs to be excused.
Heis certainly very cute politician, al
ways taking the field when there is scarce
~ hope Of electing Wing, and always
modestly surrendering his inner hold,when
the Wings are united, to the "worthily as
Piring" democrats Of his distric,,who would
patriotically condescend to step into his
slippers. He Is prudent calculator if he
is ian extreme" politician.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06
TYpocRApurcN Ennons-There were

AhFu1NAfHitAb LEhbhs.-- HtIG NtFC
many typographical errors in the last num-
Der Of tins paper, which were not only
Notifying to us, but in some instances
rendered the meaning obscure. These we
shall not pretend to point out now. being
content to refer to them in this general
way. When it is remembered that the
matter Of the paper was not only greatly
increased, but all the advertisements had to
be reset, and the paper published at the
usual time, thewonderi is there were not a
great many more errors than have been
found. No body but a printer can m
dcrs'and these difficulties, and no body bu,
printer can fully appreciate thegoodtastc
ofour worthy foreman, which is displayed
throughout the whole arrangement OF the
paper.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

would Be f. s g P.ooues z
Of both counff g. -. oqucnon o.
rss.;-.n manu- sc1nrsrs into that province
. .,l,r he same terms as are those Of Great
Britain.
The bin having been reported by the
Clerk, Mr.. McLane, of Maryland, chair
man Of the committee of commerce, fol-
lowed. He said he should no, occupy
the time Of the House farther than briefly
to state the question. Since the subject
had been brought before Congress, he
said. the British Minister had stated that
be was authorized to grants the navigation
of the lakes and river So. Lawrence to
American vessels, which met the objection
that had formerly been urged against the
establishment Of reciprocity.
a blu, he continued, had been prepared
by the committee to whom the subject had
been referred, which ~he proposed as a
substitute for that which had been read bv
the clerk, and which provides not only for
the free interchange Of produce, but that
no discriminating duty should be levied
in favor of British over American manu-
factures. He called. the attention Of the
House to the increasing importance of the
Canada trade, which at present exceeds
seven millions Of dollars in the shape Of
exports, While the imports are not more
than FIVE millions; and concluded by NOV
ing thar the bill to which he alluded DC
read as an amendment.
A motion was here made to reconsider,
amid much confusion, which was carried;
and the House proceeded to other bust
ness.
An attempt was again made to bring
forward the bill granting Land to heads OF
families, which also received its quictus.
Mr. Julian. of Indiana, submitted re-
solution, ststing the importance to the ma
ton Of high Standard Of character ui,h
reference 10 It's public funciionaries; and
after reeapitrlating the charges that had
been made by member of ihe House a
gainst The Secretary of State directing that
a committee be appointed TO investigate the
same.
Objection being made, the resolution
was put from the Chair.
The amendments to the Army bin STIR
king out various appropriations, were then
put and agreed 10.
The ayes and nays were taken on the
passageof the bill, which was agreed to-
ayes 1870, NAYS ~.
EVENING SESSION.
The house remained in session until ten
O'Clock, p. NJ. considering the Navy APP
preparation bill.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

an equivalent can be justly complained of.
On the contrary, we conceive, that the
offer is an act deserving Of til, highest
commentator, and that there arr few per-
sons who would not have regretted had
he declined the acceptance of il This is
the first example, we behevel of such a
transaction being made the ground of a
public accusation BY political adversary,
and. If we mistake not, it wiz receive a de-
cided rebuke from the public"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

DISTRESSING ACCIDENTAL Richmond,
on Wednesday evening oflast week, while
the public guard was firing a salute, the
horses attached to buggy. containing
Col. ToMLIN and another member of the
Virginia Legislature, took fright, throwing
the gentlemen ont and slightly injming
them. The horses kept ahead, and dash
ing on the pavement, ran over the lady Of
Col. John Rutherford. andher sister Miss.
Betsy Coles of Charlottesville, inluring
the former slightly, but breaking the collar
bone and two ribs of the latter lady, and
causing other serious injuries.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06
COMgrcss--siatzurlaE.

In the Senate message Of an executive
character was received from the President
of the United States. A communication
WIS eiss.t.d flqn1fhe President, transmit.
ting, in reply to call from the Senate, cor.
respondcncc relative to difficulties between
the British authorities and st. Salvador.
Mr.. Badger moved to postpone all the
orders preceding the River and Harbor
bill in order to take Il SSthat bill, which mo-
non was opposed BY Mr. Hunter, Mr.
Foote, Mr.. Dickinson, Mr.. Rusk and 9th
crs. MIR. Turncy moved to lay the motion
on the table; which was disagreed to by
the following vote-yeas go, nays 30
The bill was taken up, and Il general dis
cussion arose upon It, inwhich Mr.. Badger
Mr.. Hamlin Mr.. Clay. Mr.. Douglas, Mr.
Butler, Mr.. Dawson, Mr.. Jefferson Davis
Mr.. John Davis, Mr.. Cass, Mr.. Borland
and others took part Without coming To
any conclusion, the Senate took recess
- 2 o'clock, p. NJ, the Senate met, and
several communications from the depart
ments were presented by the chair. Mr..
Foote asked leave 10 offer a resolution cal
ling on the President for correspondence
between this government and that Of Tur-
key relative TO the release Of kcssuth and
hlscompanions; objection was made. SIEVE
raj bills were referred, and among them
the army bull. MIR. Clemens moved to lay
the river and harbor bill on the table for
the present, with view TO the passage Of
the bounty land act. Mr.. John Davis
called for the yeas and nays; and the mo-
honwas lost-ycas Is, nays 80. The river
and harbor bill wasdebated, and all amend
ments rejected On motion by Mr.. Man
gum, the bill was laid on the table, tempo
rarlly, IN order to enable HIM to lay on the
table a resolution that the rule ofthe Sen
ate providing that bill or Joint resolution
cannot he read twice the same day if ar
objection be made, be suspended. The re.
solution was offered, and lies over one dav
The river and harbor bill was again taken
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

New PAPErIN WAsHINGToN.--A two
cents evening paper is to appear in Wash
lngton, under the management Of Messrs.
Winner and McGill ofthe Merchants .Jour-
raj Of that place, and Mr.. Connolly, lately
connected with the Rupublic. The new
paper viii take the place Of the Journal,
and VIII be neutral in politics.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

ATTACK on U. s. TRoops.-A telegraph
&c dispatch to the Baltimore papers from
St. Louis, 2eth FEBRUARY, states that infor-
nation has been received In that place from
Council Grove to the effect that "the Paw
nee Indians recently attacked the govern
ment station and killed several persons
A company Of dragons have been des-
patched from Fort Leavcnwostl, to assist
in repelling them"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

In feeding with corn, fifty pounds ground goes a.
far ss one hundred ro'irds ia the kernel.--Arri-
cultural Exchange.
An acquaintance informs usthat his corn
goes too far, even in the kernel He meant
probably that his corn was cribJcd.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

COUNTERFEIT HALF D1bi ARs.-Spnri.
Gus hail dollars, to q considerable amount
says the Republic Of Saturday, have been
putin circulation in some Of the cities Of
the West. They arc Of the emission Of
1919, toIerably well executed, though, up
on close examination, the face of the female
will be found imperfect. They are light
or than the genuine, and have the letter C
on the reverse, which tic genuine have
not
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

SATURDAY, March LIST.

On Saturday, Mr. Brown presented a
copy oftbe proceedings ola public meeting
of the citizens Of Preston county, in rela-
ton to the basis of representation, and the
proper reforms to be made in the organic
law; which, on his motion, were ordered to
be laid ON the table.
Mr.. Fulkcrson offered the following re-
solution, which en- motion Of Mr.. Stewart
Of Morgan, was laid on the table-Ayes
81, Noes IS. The resolution reads:
"Resolved, That on and after Monday
next, there shall be afternoon sessions of the
Convention, 10 commence at four o'clock
each day."
On motion of Mr.. Pendleton, il was
agreed, that when the Convention should
adjourn, it would adjourn to meet on Mon
day, at 10 o'clock.
On motion Of Mr.. Martin Of Henry, the
Convention resolved itself into committee
Of the whole on the Basis question. MIR.
Miller resumed the Chair.
Mr.. White Of Loudoun, being entitled to
the floor, addressed the Committee at length,
in support of the White Basis, after which
he was followed by Mr.. Leake ofGoocli-
land, on the opposite side.-Enquircr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06
THE VIRGINIAN.
A. ". G. TERRY, EDITOR.


" The first two articles following,
are republished from our last number in
consequence of the papers running shirt,
last Monday.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06
PGAKLAHp, FEE. %, 1851.
GENTLEMEN


Your letter informing me Of
my nomination by the Convention, lately
assembled in Charlottesville, os a candidate
for Congress has been received, and il AZ
fords me another evidence Of the kindness
ofthose who have, heretofore, repeatedly
confided to me the interests Of this Con
gressional District. While accept the
nomination in the spirit in which it is ten
dered, under circumstances well calcula-
ted TO call forth, on my part, many recol-
leciions Of the past friendship ! have ex-
pericnccd at the hands Of men Of both par
ties throughout the District; yet, should
not have been disappointed, had the norni-
nation been given to some other ofthc many
individuals whose Claims might have been
urged.
Having become private citizen by the
result Of the last election, and having had
no wish TO enter again the field Of politi-
cal excitement, had said to many Of my
friends that did not desire to be consider
cd candidate az the coming election, and
therefore, though requested repeatedly to
do 50, | declined to announce myself as
such. Bat, thus solicited as have been
with the nomination now made bv a
Convention, Unanimous in its choice, y
| feel that it is my imperative duty to yield
compliance with the wishes of the Con
vention.
lam well aware Of the arduons task be-
fore me. and that our united exertions are
necessary to success, even when no local
prejudice, no sectional spirit, or individual
preferences are permitted to influence the
feelings Of any. SO as to diminish our
strength. Tam happy to be assured, that
no such feelings exist on the present occ.,-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

Va 5{z sz:z' I'D a
q ~ 17fh.
s. =. q tm1sd ne
y r ex<s II Ar3fsls-
\ = Eneaces o(fhp Not
. - = g apr m
- 81 sr.nf r. navy PEN
t. r. - Sfso the bill nr pre-
SSword the nearest male re-
De hate Major Hinggo.d, Of the
ptafes army he bill 70 FURNISH
refnetacs % Patentces was passed.
~ = grant % the State of Lou
~ fhe public lands m her limits,
= - elihe reclamation oioverfiowed lands
- - tLlsnsslppa, was discussed and re-
eese1 he bill granting land TO settlers
a was discussed andpassed over
* senate spent some tune IN executive
ses.sons and then adjourned.
hnme ffonse, Dill was introduced, OF
leaveyfo graduate and reduce the prcc OF
public lands The house nj an early hour
reeolved tfref INTO ncomnnueeo fthe whole
on the state OF the Union, ana proceeded
with the consideration OF The army bill.
mr. Howard, oil Texas, addressed the
committee, and gave very interesting ac-
count Of the original settlement OF the In
uian tribes by the Spanish government,
winch had IN view their conversion TO
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

IHE MIXED BAsis.-Wc learn verbally
that thc Convention has at length tornina-
ted the protracted debate on the Mixed
Basis question, BY adopting the principle
by sectional majority. What viii be the
next bone of contention we have not heard.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

~ The recent domestic affection
which led to the suspension Of the Prcsi-
dental receptions at tie White House,
is the death Of Mrs Fillmorc's sister who
resided in Ohio.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

A New Academy.

In theproceedings ofthe Common Coun-
ell which we publish to-day, the PROPOSE
ton to surrender portion Of the public
ground, on certain stipulated conditions for
the erection ola suitable building to be
used as an Academy, will hardlyfsil to ar.
rcstthetown-reader' sattention a the pro
position passed the Council BY majority
OF single vote, it may be inferred there
viii be some diversity of sentiment among
our citizens in regard to the propriety Gifts
adoption; but we ask them to consider the
subject well before they condemnit. Ger
family, none viii deny the importance o.
education and the necessity Of afiordinc
every external means for its promotion II
our thriving and rapidly increasing popu.
lation, when this can be done consistently
with the public interest, without any in.
tnngement ofprivate right; and as we are
unable to see wherein the proposed scheme
Is liable to any ofthesc objections, we con.
iess, we do not clearly understand the
ground Of opposition. If We understand
the proposition at ALL it is simply 10 l9 i
part ofthe public lot nov ummprovcd and
likely to remain SO unless this plan be cur.
RED OUT for the erection Of an Academy
building. The corporation of course vii
receive amoderate ground rent. aud, at the
termination Of the lease, we understand III,
building i to become the absolute proper
y Of the town. L really seems to IL that
by an arrangement Of this sort, the tow
wouldnot only be the gamer in peruniar,
sense, but would have the satisfaction o
seeing one new buildingadded to the mum
Der, and that too, of Il class of building
which arc much needed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

Messrs- Clapp 4 Son, ofPittsfeld, Mass,
have just completed superb carriage to
be exhibited at the Worlds Fair. 1t is
said to he one of the most costly vehicles
ever constructed IN this country, being
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

l1' The Post Master General has a.
tablishcd new Post Office ii Bolctour,
county, called "Old Hickory" w. u.
Crouch, Z. NJ. and ono al "Iudian Val
ley in Floyd County Robert Phillips, P.
NJ. How many new subscribers are we
to have at these Offices, gcnilcmcn p.
Ms?
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

a kovINc LEcIsLATuRE.-One hundred
members Of the Pennsylvania Legislature
visited Baltimore, BY appointment on Fri
day last where they We're handsomely en-
tanned by the Susquehanna and York and
Cumberland Railroad Companies, whose
guests they were. They were expected
in Washington Saturday.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

The Bullion rs UNcURRENT.-Mr.
Rives denies the story some time since sta
ted by the correspondent of the y. Y Elk
press that, the Globe newspaperwas to be
converted into political machine for the
support Of Mr.. Benton for the Presidency,
and John Van Buren, for the Vice Prcsi-
dency. Mr. Benton, it seems, has declar-
ed that he viii not be candidate for that
Office. The grapes are sour.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

The STATE OFFIcERs.-The following
are the state Officers, all OF whom were re-
elected on Thursday last as stated in our
last paper, viz For FIRST Auditor-Ro-
bert johnson; for Second Auditor-Jam
Brown, Jr.; for Treasurer-Robert But
Ter; for Register ofthe Land Ofice-Staf-
ford II. Parker; for Secretary of the Com
monwealth-Wm H. Richardson; for Su-
Perntendent of the neutrality-suspicious.
;. Morgan; for General a gcntand Storel1ce-
per Of the Penitentiary-Jas. G. Spots.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

NEWSPAPER CHANGE.-Thc name Of the
"Piedmam Wig has been changed to
that of" Harrcatoa Rcp1hiicaD," and the
last number appears enlarged aud other
wise improved
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

The Editor of,hc Richmond Times, then
in Washington, iclcgraphs to his paper as
follows:
WASHINGTON, March 2
There is much apprehension here rcla-
tive to the passage through the Senate Of
the Appropriation Bills, because the friends
of the River and Harbour Bill insist upon
passing ii before. all others
There is decided majority for the Riv-
or and Harbor Bill, in the Senate. but it
will, nevertheless, encounter strong oppo-
silion. and, tomorrow may be spent upon
It,
An extra session is talked of as possible.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

lie PRESENT NUMBER OF THE VIRGIN
IAN is sent to many of our friends who are
not subscribers to il, in the hope that It
may elicit from them an approval which
shall result, il not in their own subscrip-
ton, at least in an effort TO interest others
in It's behalf We should take it kindly of
our subscribers too, if they would use some
cxcrtions to increase its circulation. This,
it il true, Is already extensive, greater per-
hops than that ofany other Virginia paper
published on; Of the City Of Richmond, and
not interior even to some Of the metropoh-
tan journals; but still, it has not vet reach
ed the maximum circulation and we do not
mean to be content with any thing less, If
an honest effort to merit such success can
command it.
Our broad dimc lsions v i'll now enable
us to accommodate ouradvertising friends,
who viii perceive that the Virginian is one
Of the very best mediums Of communica-
ion with the public which they could pos
sible select. We invite their favours and
respectfully solicit new subscriptions.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06
NEr. Fiournoy's Appointments.
Wr. Goggin's Acceptance.

We find in the Bedford Sentinel the fol
lowing letter OF Mr.. Goggin, in reply to tho
official announcement % him by the Char
lottesville Convention, Of his nomination BY
that body as the Wing candidate for Con
gress
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06


Orders fur Uni ei Sta'es Offers IN Bos0H.--A
letter from the Secretary of War to Bvt Major
George \. Thomas, commanding officer AT Fort In
dependence, directs that officer TO place himself
and the troops under his command pnrt az the
posse coiaofus the disposal ot the United States
hlarshal. whenever the Judges Of thc Circuit Or
District Courts, or in their absence, the Marshal
shall certify tint such aid Il rcquired or the pur-
pose Of duly executing the fugitive slave law Sc
letter of similar import addressed by the
Secretary of Navy to Commodore Downs. connau-
dant at the navy yard, insructing him, in the con-
tingency suited to order the marines or any other
force under his command to accompany and aid the
Marshal in making arrests in preycatiHg rescue, or
in recapturing any persol who has escaped On been
rescued by virtue Of any process IN his hands.-Bo-
tan Pos.
This looks as if the President was in
earnest when lie says he means ITO take
care thatthe laws shall be faithfully exccut-
ed" Let him discharge his duty, as we
haven't doubt he will dc, and the CON
servative and law-abiding citizens of the
whole land will stand by him to the last.
"THE WORLDS Fan. ART UNION" =
We have received a circular from this es-
Enlistment in New York, requesting US
to insert its advertisement and give it a
puff, for which we will be entitled to a
certificate ofmembership. We decline to
insert the advertisements, but we will
cheerfully giveit paG, gratis. Here it
Is: So far as we are able to judge of the
merits Of "the Worlds Fair Art Union"
We consider it one Of the most admirable
contrivances for swindling ninnics ont Of
their money that has yet come to our
knowledge. Those who have an excess
of gold and assinity would do well to pat
ronizeit.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-03-06

There is nothing like fixed, steady aim. 1t
dignifer yeur nature and ins'ires your success
lStofca BY ca EzsEaRrc.
We know some men who have a fixed.
steady aim" TO prove what scamps men
can te; and thought, must be confessed
their success is complete, it is doubted
whether their nature is .dignifcd."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-17

~ TIE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CONGRESS
will hold ito Sixth Annual Session at the City OF
Albany on Wednesday the 4th day ot!une next
and continue in session for seven days. Ii prom
ice. to be the lsrgs, gathering of the representa-
twas Of |. sbor and and Reform ever held In the
United States Associations of not less than i've
per,ops and no. over City are entitled to one
Delegate. All members Of this Congress must
subscribe fully TO the following principles, to WIZ
"ThA, all men are created equal thst they are
endowed by their Creator w'th certain inalIen
able rights, among which are tae risu' 70 n'o
Ebertv. 70 the uss OF such q portion OF the eartn
and the other elements as shall be sufficient 20
provide them with the means OF subsistence ana
comfort; to education end Paternal protection
nom society
Land and Labor Reform papers are requested
to notice this meeting.