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The southern press., 1851-12-25

H- We conclude the publication of Mr..
RHErr's speech this morning, that the connected
whole may be received at the same time by our
country readers The peculiar position oecu-
pied by Mr.. RHETr, together with the ability
that always characteristics his arguments and
speeches, will cause this developement of his
views to be read with eager interest.
The southern press., 1851-12-25

Ex-Governor Call, of Florida, has addressed
a letter to the Florida Sentinel, calling upon
Wings and Democrats TO "meet on the great
principles Of the Constitution, and form one ma
tonal party for the preservation of the Union"
The southern press., 1851-12-25
THURSDAY. DECEMBER rs, 1861.

FY-To day being Christmas, no paper will
be issued tomorrow.
Southern standard., 1851-02-01

which has ever been justly deemed the only efectua
guardian of every other right.
That the people of this commonwealth having ev-
er felt and continue to feel the most sincere effec
ton for their brethren OF the other States the trues
anxiety for establishing and perpetuatng the union of
all; and the most scrupulous fidelity to that constu-
ton which is the pledge OF mutual friendship and the
instrument of mutual friendship the General Assem-
bly, doth solemny appeal to the like dispositions i'll the
other States, in confidence that they will with
this lmmonweath in declaring, as it does hereby de-
clare, that the aforesaid unconstitutiona and
that the necessary and proper measures will be taken
by each, for cooperating with this State, in maintain
ing unmpared, the authorities, rights and liberties
reserved in the States respectively to the people
That the Governor be desired to trasmit copy of
these Resolutions the Executive authority of each
OF the other States, with request that the
be communicated to the Legislature thereof and that
copy be furnished each OF the Senators and Repre-
sentatvcs representing this State in the Congress of
the United States.
Southern standard., 1851-02-01
Resolutions CT NJ. Madison in 17gs.

Resolved, Tha. the General Assembly of Vr-
ginia doth unequlvocally express firm resolution
to maintain and defend the Constitution of the
United States, and the Constitution of this State,
against every aggression, either foreign domcs-
tic, and that they will support the government OF
the United States in all measures warranted by the
former
The General Assembly most solemnly declares
a warm attachment to the union of the States, to
maintain which it pledges all its powers; and that,
for this end it is their duty to watch over and OPP
pose every nfracton of those principles, which
initiate the only basis of that union because faith
full observance of these alone secure lis exist
ence and the public happiness.
That this Assembly doth explicitly and percmp-
torv declare that it views the powers OF the tede
ri government as resulting from the compact to
which the States are parties as limited by the plain
sense and intention of the instrument constituting
that compact as no farther valid than they au
thorized by the grants enumerated IN compact;
and that in case OF deliberate palpabe and dan
gerous exercise of power, not granted by the
said compact the States who parties thereto, have
the right and in duty bound to interPose for
resting the progress of the evil, and maintaining in
sheir respective limits, the authorities rights and lib
critics appertaining to them.
That the General Assembly doth also express its
decp regret that spirit has i'll sundry instances been
manifested by the federal government, to enlarge its
powers by forced constructions of the constitutional
character which defines them; and that indications
have appeared of design to expound certain general
phrases (Which, having been copied from the very
limited grant of powers in the former articles of con-
federation were the less liable to be construed.) so
rs to destroy the meaning and effect of the particular
enumeration which necessarily explains, and limits
the general phrases and as to consolidate the States
by degrees into sovereignty the obvious tendency
and inevitable result of which would be, to transform
the present republican system of the United States in
to an absolute, at best, mixed monarchy.
That the General Assembly doth particularly pro-
test against the papabe and alarming nfractions OF
the constitution, in the two late of the "Alien
and Sediton acts passed at the last session of Con-
gress; the first of which exercises power nowhere
delegated to the federal governments and which, by
uniting Legislative and judicial power to those of the
executive, subverts the general principles of free
government as well the particular Organization and
positive provisions of the federal constitutions and the
other of which acts exercises in Ike manner, power
which, than any other, ought to produce unver-
sal alarm; because is levelled against the right OF
freely examining public characters and
of free communication among the people thereon.
Southern standard., 1851-02-01
(JEEEERs1x1AN REsaLrrIoNs.l

Resolutions otte Kntuc legislature, Nou lo 1898.
Resolved That the several States composing the
United States OF America, not united the prin-
cples of unlimited submission to their general Gov
srnment; but that by compact, under the style and
title OF a Constitution for the United States and of
amendments thereto, they constituted General
Government for special purposes-lelegated to that
Government certain definite powers reserving each
State to itself the resduary of right to their
selfgovernment; and that whensoever the General
Government assumes undelcgated powers its acts
unauthoritat.ve, void, and OF force That to this
compact each State acceded State and is inte-
grail party its coSates forming itself the other
party. That the Government created by this compact
not made the exclusive final Judge of the extent
OF the power delegated to ITSELF since that would have
made its discretion and the Constitution the
of its powers but that as in all other cases COM
pact among parties having common Judge each par
ty has equal right to Judge for itself, as well of
intraction, as of the mode and measure OF redress
Southern standard., 1851-02-01

would be polite to act is question admitting de-
bate. For this the STANDARD is prepared Nous Yer
Southern standard., 1851-02-01

/
proceedngs) to those parts of the Constitution OF
the United States which delegate Congress power
to lay and collect taxes duties, imposs and excses;
to pay the debts, and provide for the defence
and general welfare the United States, and make
all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carry
ing into execution the power vested by the Constitution
OF the United States, any department thereof goes
to the destruction of all the limits prescribed to their
powers by the Constitution. That words meant by that
instrument to be subsidiary only the execution of
the limited powers, ought not to be so construed as
themselves to give unlimited powers nor part so to
be taken to destroy the whole residue of the nstru-
ment.
Resolved, lastly, That the Governor of this common
wealth be and is hereby authorized and requested to
communicate the preceding resolutions to the Legisa-
ture of the several States to assure them that this
commonwealth considers union for specified national
purposes, and particularly for those specified in their
late federal compact to be friendly to the peace happi-
and prosperity of all the States That faithful to
that to the plain intent and meaning
IN which 1t understood and acceded to by the
raj parties it is sincerely anxious for its preservation
that does also believe that to take from the States all
the powers of self government and transfer them to
general and consolidated government without regard
the special obgon and reservation solemny agreed to
IN that compact, is not for the peace, happiness or
prosperity OF these States and that therefore, this
commonwealth is determined, as it doubts not its CO.
States are, tamely to submit to undelegated and
consequently unlimited powers in no or body of
men earth;
that it would be dangerous delusion were confidence
in the of choice silence fears for the safe
y of our rights that confidence is everywhere the pa
rent OF despotsm government founded in jealousy
and not in confidence, which prescribes limited eonst
tuOns to bind down those obliged to trust with
power. X
questions opower then let no more be haerd of con-
fdence in man, but bind him down from mischief, by
the chains of the Constitution.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01

self forward on all occasions, right or
wrong. 1t was he whom M. de Lafayette
chose for his model, endcavoring constant
ly, though with but little success in general
to follow in his track | remember one
day being at dinner party from which
Nj. de Noailles was absent, where nj. dc
Lafayette drank so much that the servants
were obliged to carry him to his carriage,
and while they were doing SO he KEEP,
crying out: Don't forget 10 tell Noailles
how much drank :"
NJ. de Ia Marck admits, however, that
Lafayette had more talent then de Noailles
though the latter always set the example
y hich the other followed. Thus, when
the war broke ont between England and
her North American colonies, while yet
only covcrtly assisted by France, the cause
Of America was warmly taken up by the
Viscount dc Noailcs, and M. de Lafayette
wishing to initiate his brother-in law, who
sought permission to JOIN the ''insurgents, y
as they were then called, preferred re
quest to the Duke d'Ayen to obtain leave
from NJ. dc Maurepas for him also. The
Duke d'Aycn, who was always sneering
at his son-in-law for what he called his
niaiserie, replied ironically, that "it did not
become him to make such request" This
reply justly irritated Lafayette, land" says
Me. de Ia Mark, II am convinced that ii
greatly influenced the course he from tha,
time adopted, and which he followed so
far. Ii gave an impetus to his conduct
which he ever afterwards constantly fol-
lowed, with force twill very rarely met
wi,h'-N Y Ereaing Post.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01
[PROPRIETORS.

their iorked tongues and kiss him on the
hands, the lips, The eye-lids. and present
their heads or tails to him, as he command
cd them.
While the spectacle was proceeding in
the most successful way one OF the largest
snakes skipped of unnoticcd by the Arab,
or apparently so, and dragging i,sclfalong,
got out of the crowd, every body YOU may
be sure giving him clear space. Just
outside Of the circlctwo dogs were play :
ing together. The serpent no sooner cs-
pied them. than he raised his head and il
another moment was busy winding him
selfaround the body Of one Of the tinibrtu-
nate animals. The poor dog really srreasn-
ed with fright. II was like the screams OF
human being.
Tho Arab had no sooner heard Of il and
| understood the cause, than hegot up. went
to the spot, and withou, touching the SER
pent at all, spoke a few words, and the
creature inAtantly uncoilcd itself slowly
nn,il 1t left the dog free, and assure you
one ofthe canine race never ran as fast as
that dog did. as soon as he got loose
The surprise of the spectators of this
scene knew no bounds and pieces of sill
yer were literally showercd into the Arabs
turbap.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01

"Bunyan, as yet, was not distinguished
from the great crowd of enthusiasts who
were then desirous of rivaling the heroes
of Fox's Martyrology, their favorite man
ual. Hale. making inquiries about him.
was told tina, he wasa hot spirited fellow
and actually found that there would be no
use In supplying the means Of prosecuting
a writ Of error, as.if set at liberty he would
soon get into worse durance, for at Bed
ford he was very kindly treated by hu-
name jailor, and his family were cared for
by the Puritans Of the town and neigh
borhood. When the Judges were trum-
peted out Of Bedford, lcavingt the tinker still
in prison, he was very wroth and Eliza
beth burst into tears, saying: Not so much
bacause they are so hard-heartcd against
me and my husband, but to think what a
sad account such poor creatures viii have
to give at the coming of the Lord
Little do we know what Is for our per-
manent good. Had Bunyan then been
discharged and allowed to enjoy liberty,
he no doubt would have returned to his
trade, filling up his intervals of leisure with
field preaching; his name would not have
survived his own generation, and he could
have done little for the religious improve
ment ofmankind. The prison doors were
shut upon him for twelve years. Being
cut off from the external world. he com
muned with his own soul; and inspired by
Him who touched Eliiah's hallowed lips
with fire, he composed the nobest of al
legories, the merit Of which was first dis
covered by the lowly, but which is now
lauded by the most refined critics; and
which has done more to awaken piety, and
TO enforce the precepts of Christian moral
ity, than all the sermons that have been
published by all the prclatcs Of the Angel
lean Church"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01
POETRY.
When lam Old.

When am old-and, OH how soon
VIII Lies sweet morning yield to noon;
And moons broad, fervid. earnest light
BE shrouded in the solemn night,
Till like a story well nigh told
win seem my Lille when am old
When am old this breezy earth
Will loose for me its voice Of mirih
The streams win have an undcr-tono
OF sadness. not by righ; rheif own,
Aud Springs sweet pow'r IN vain apfold
Its rosy charms " hen am old.
WbcnI am old ] shall not care
To deck with ilowcrs my faded hair;
Twill be NJ vain desire oi mine,
In rich and costly dress TO shine;
Bright Jewels and the brightest gold
W III chrrin frr not when | am oil
When, am old my friends will be
Old and intirm and bowed, Ike me;
Or else. their bodies meath the sod
Their spirits dwelling safe with God;
The old church bell will then have ,olle,l
Above their rest, when am old
When am old Id rather bend
Thus sadly DER each buried friend,
Than see them lose the earnest truth
Thar marks the friendship Of our youth;
Twill be so sad to have them cold,
Or strange II. me, when | am old
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01
NISCELLANE0Us.


4
MAlkD.-JCL1 lST, 1901.
:. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from CharictfcsyIiic on
me same days as heretofore, via; Tuesdays ihur7'
uays and Saturday. Schedule time OF arrival . a.
m. Lcnves, as heretofore, on Sundays, " "ednesday'
and Fridays at >, a M
: fACkET MAiL.--Arriyes every day, except
NIucsday, between and Z. a. m Leaves every
day, except sunday, about Y, n. m. By nc Norti'
rrn Stage and Packet there isrcecised and despatch
Ell. ere1s dsy, ma for Richmond and points North
and South Of that city.
EB TheCnnal way mail isrccciycd " educsdnys
tridnys and Sundays, and despatched Aiondays
Wednesdays and Fridays as heretofore.
SOuTIiWESTERN,lo lor Salon. )-Arives Sun
Nays. Wednesdays and FRIDAYS, al u, q. Leave,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01
TERRY & SHIELDS.
GUNS, HARDWARE, &C.


w TURERs AND DEALERS IN GUNS.
PISTOLS, &c, at thar old stand opposite the Fsaak-
im Hotel, LynclJurg, Va.-The subscribers mos,
respectfully take this method inform their friends
and the public generally that they have just received
their Fall ssipply, which was purchased for cash,
and which will be sold reduced prices for cash
only. They ask examination Of their stock be-
fore Purebasing as ii viii be to The interest of pur-
cbasers 10 do So.
OF the following articles. have the argest as
sortreni ever offered in this city.
100 Double Guns, consisting Of
Meas Damascus double Guns.
I" Fine stub twist double guns, only one trigger,
Connecting ncw,)
Boys - :.
Mems fine Lamonie steel double guns,
| Double barrel Rifle and shot
300 Single barrel guns from 81 10 -
Rifles oftheir own make. from Is TO 50, With brass
steel and german silver Bt-,
Northern Rifles from so To %,
Colts 5 shooters, with the lever attachment nc W
pafert)
Wcssoa & LeviIt's six shooters,
laowitll's ~iN shooters,
Young & Lcyiiis six shooters, (new paient)
Six barrel sclfeocking ard revolving pistols of al
the different patents.
Selfcocking single pistols
Cast steel Pocket Rifles,
Cast steel doubebarrc Rifle Pistols, with only ono
trigger, tpaieot,)
A lnrgc assortment Of common pistols, and at rcdu-
| ced prices,
Bowie Knives, and pocket knives.
Shot belts and pouches. extra fine,
Powder Flisks the best assortment ever offered,
Patent Powder flasks with glass chargers and re-
proof
500 0oG Percussion caps, 100000 best English
ter proof caps,
Dram bottles of India Rubber, and Of Dxons extra
fine.
Dog calls Of superior quality,
Dog collars, Chains and whips,
Bird bags large assortment, and some extra fine,
lluntsncn's horns pow der horns Of the finest finish
| Wosh rods OF ebony in 3 joints
| Cloth gun wads of Eley & Baldwn's make,
Rifle barrels, and mounliugs, sheet, brass und steel
German silver.
Gun materials, frgcd and filed to suit gunsmiths
25 doz. Gun Locks of all sizes and quality,
| Shot chargers and pieces TO suit chargers,
| Files, large assortment.
Door locks, &c. large assortment, 500 gross wood
screws.
Trunk locks, and Trunk and door keys,
Walking Canes with or without swords,
| Dupont's powder in Gi kegs canisicrs,
| Shot and bullets all sizes,
| Fishing tackle OF the following viz:
| SILK, grass, hemp and lnx lines,
| Hooks of tho latest styles,
Limerick, with Hnt ends,
Limerick, with ring cnds
Sockdoagcr, or Yankee Doodle hook
Smells, of silk worm gut,
Fishing rods with or without reels,
Artificial flies, &c.
Gunsmi;hug in all irs branches. done ~ ih neat
ness and dispatch. Al work warranted.
Aup 95-v1u
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01
a $4,000 WORTH OFFaAHD-

& 81 WARE at he sign offhe AarA-GREGO-
W RY x BOYALL.-The subscribers (Iin-
poricrs and Dealers in IIardwarc) have in the
largest stock and the greatest variety Of goods in the
Hardware line, ever offered in this place. A large
portion of their goods has been purchased on the
best terms from tr manufacturers, or their agents,
and they are therefore prepared to offer great ii-
duccncnts to their customers.
Their stock of BaiitiHg Materials cannot he sur
passed in Iliis State and embraces almost every
rciy Of rim, norticc, clnsei, and stock Locks;
wrought and cast Hinges; Screws; English, French,
and American Window Glu.s; Sliding-door Trim
mings; Nails and Brads from tho best tactorcs Sc.
I'ools fer CaTcR'crs, NEirrfgkts, Coach la-
hcys, Brdgc Builders aad all othcr Mechanics from
| the best factories in England and this country.
An unusually large supply Of Btacksmat's T'oo's.
such as Anyls, Bellows, solidbox Viscs, Hammers,
Stocks and Die, Screwplates, Sc Sc.
.Saaicf's Hardrarc. Webs. Hogskins, Saddle
Trees. &c. &c, large assortment and Mt unusual
ly low prices.
Coach lHdfcrials, Laces Springs, Axlcs, Hubs,
Bows. feIloes Bands India Rubber and Oil Cloth,
&c. &c; very fine stock selected with great care
md ut prices to please.
Houselaptag Iriieies, r,=: Oil Cnrpcting from I
to a4-i widc Plated and Brittania Ware; ivory and
common Table Cutlery; Papier Macbc and Japan
ned Walters, some very beautiful; Candcsticks,
Spittoons, Castings, &c. &c.
very good supply of EonJfc ana Spgfc u tNS
RETOL IERS Of raricus patterns, Game Bags,
SC.
RaR-R0ad and Canai Contractors will find octa-
gon Steel from ] II inches and Squire cast
steel from % inchcs German shear and blister
ed Steel; rope coil chain, shovcls, picks, mattoes,
&c. &c,
The Farmers are invited 10 examine their Uy-
draHiic Rams, i.ses Hoes. Chains, &c. sc.
In short all who in want of Hardware, Cut
G,.l.l I'll,
thing else pcrtann. To the trade are respectfully
invited to call. july lots
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01
MECHANICAL.
2 FINE WATCHES AND FINE

"a JEW f.-CHARLES A. EI1RU.
80 IFa,el-UaEcr and Jeweiier, LyscHnuR >
yA.-The subscriber feels grateful for the very b.
crni patronage extended 10 him. and would re-
spectfully inform the citizens Of Lynchburg and
the surrounding country, that he is receiving the
largest and finest Of the above articles
that he has ever offered in this market. The fol-
lowing comprises portion Of his stock. such as I:
Fine gold and silver hin;srnan and plain cased
Watches, warranted is carat and 10 Jewels. the f.
nest offered ia this Market made by Jos. jon
son; Gold fob, guard and breast Chains, Seals and
Keys, Ear Rings and Finger Rings, Of yarious
kinds; Breast Pins; Lockct-; glass Bracelets; Cuf
Pins; Necklaces; gold and silver Spectacle; Table
and Tea Spoonsi Soup and Cream Ladies' Silver
Forks and Butter Knives; plain and set Silver
Combs; gold and silver Pencils; fine silver Boquctte
Gases; gold aud silver Thimblcs; pocket silver and
pearl Card Cases. and many other articles too nti-
nerous 10 mention. All he asks is calt. as be-
feels confident that he can suit both IN quality and
price.
-5 He also repairs Watches and Clocks, in the
best manner and the most reasonable terms.
lie invites those who has work done of that kind TO
give him a trial, from his long experience in
that branch of his profession he feels certain that
he viii fail Ia give satisfaction to his custoners
Is- Old Gold and Silver taken IN exchange for
anything in my line CliAS. A. EFARD,
May 22-is doors aGarc ErcAfHge C0rnr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01

subscriber having obinined
~ the exclusive right of retailing Fisk's Metallic
Burial Cases. takes this method Of informing the
people of Lynclburg and the surrounding country,
that hc has in his Main Street,
Il lot ofthc above Cases of different sizes. 1t would
be difficult task I. give adequate impression of
these Cases without personal inspection. they
perfectly air tight and iudistuciahe, and for pro-
tcctins and preserving the Dead, for ordinary in
termcnts, fur vaults "r for transportation, supc
rior to anything Of the kind before invented. Those
unfortunate enough 10 need the above Cases can be
supplied by s. DlUGUID.
~.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01
WARWICK mOUsE.-Mrs. Me-

w Cfcety, I fofc ~ hfchmoHd.j mann 81,
uear The Franklin Hoiti, LyathbWg, Id.--fhis en-
tircly new and handsome establishment is open for
Il,e accommodation of rcsti,a ard h5fastc1n Boar-
tlcrs. 1t has been ittcd up especially for the bu-i-
ncss, furnished in and handsome style, and will
be kept in the very best manner.
Mrs, McC. returns her thinks for thc unprccc-
dcntcd patronage bestowed upon her house during
the short period it has been opened. Arrangements
has been madr forihc accommodation dhofses and
vehicles,
Mrs. McC. socits share ofthc public patronage,
promising her personal attention Ia every depart
of the House, with the assistance Of her bus
band who is engaged in another business.
Prices the same us similar establishment.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-01

NOTlCE.--I3y order of The Riohnon nndd
4 Abingdon Telegraph Company. scaled prupo-
-als addressed TO the undersigned will be received
until the 18th Sept next. for the construction Of
Line of Telegraph frem Richmond to Lynchbrg by
wsy of Farmville, upon such route shall be adop-
Ted by the company and also for the right % on
said line, inetaods Of TelcgraplIic communication.
Proposals may be made for construction and the pa
tent right Jointly, aud for either separately.
WM NJ. BLACkFORD, Sec'y.
Richmond Whgand National Inclligcnccr coun-
Try papers cory till day, and forward accounts to
this Office Ang IS-tiJS