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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

70 1t seems the communication of"Ma
rion's Band" published in our last paper
has provoked reply from a member OF
the L,ynchburg Southern Rights Associa-
ton, whom we do not feel at liberty to re-
fuse the use of oCr columns. He is a gen.
tleman of character. and intelligence, and
we are very sure is honest in his opinions;
and, if measured by his standard, these
associations would be less objectionable.
But is he not mistaken in supposing they
are not designed to have political bearing!
How many Wings, pray, bcloag to the
Lynchburg Association? The writer says
the President is not party man and would
have voted for DR.. Early would he have
done so from political or personal consider
ations2 Again, he tells us the Treasurer
is decided Whig". All! how "deci-
ded ?" Now, we do not remember who
the Treasurer is, but we venture to saw he
is thorough-going anti-comprorlisc, non
acquiescent. And we venture to say still
further, there are not halfa-dozen Wings
In the association; and yet another declar-
alton we will hazard, that when the
association was first organized one of its
leading members made thorough-going
Democratic, party speech,in support ofthe
scheme. Do not THESE things show the politi-
cal bearing ofsuch associations? Our CORES
pondcnt says he has not yet seen the first
member of these societies "who advocated |
a dissolutiono Of the Union" Then we have
to tell him his intercourse with them, has
not been intimate or extensive; for ace know
those Of his associates who do advocate a
dissolution Of the Union, openly and above
board
But it is not our purpose to take up the
cudgcls of "Marion's Band, or TO reply to
the article of our present correspondent,
which presents several vulnerable points of
attack; but we have thought it altogether
proper to put him right in these several
particulars
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

Mr.. Webster was to leave Philadelphia
Saturday morning for Washington where
he has no doubt arrived. The reader will
remember that when he was invited by the
citizens Of Boston to address them, the
Board Of Aldermen refused him the use Of
Faneuil Hall alleging as an excuse that it
had but recently been refused to the aboli-
tionists, and to treat all parties alike it must
be refusedto Mr.. Webster. The Common
Council met soon after, and adopted rcso-
lutions condemnmgtho course Of the Board
Of Alderman, renewing the invitation to
Mr.. Webster and rendering him the use Of
the Hall To this invitation Mr.. w. re-
turned the following tart reply:
NAssnrrrLp. Saturday, April 10, 1851.
| To Francis Brinley, ESQ;
President Of the Common Council Of Boston:
Dear Su-I received your Communication trans
| hitting copies Of the preamble and resolutions u
doptcd on the l7th inst by the unaniuous vota,o
| the body over which you preside should be IN
capable Of all just emotion if delayed moment t.
express my grateful thanks for a proceeding 8,
friendly and so honorable towards myself.
WISH my stay IN ts VICINITY could be such I,
afford me an opportunity ofcalling Individually upo,
you and all the members, and paying to each my per
sona regards. There arc. | know, members Of tn
Council who entertain political opinions dihcrcn
from my own, and this makes me more anxious I,
| signify, in an emphatic manner my sense, not onl
of this kindness and courtesy but also of the man
illness ard Independence which characterize ,hei
votes.
shall not have the pleasure during my prcsen
visit OF meeting the citizens Of Boston, What
have done during the last year to maintain the Tn
nion and to preserve the relations of peace riend
| intercourse, commerce and business among all III,
States, has not been done in corner, and shall
not go into n corner to perform what may remain Il
be done. Nor shall l enter Faucuil Hall unit, it
gates shall be thrown open wide, not with impetu
Gus recoil grating harsh thunder but with the har
monous sound of golden hinges, moving to let il
freely, and to overlooking, you and our fellow-ci,
zcns, and all men Of all parties who to tn
Union, as well as to lberty-men who can look O
round on tho faces Of the Patriots which adorn tn
walls OF the sacred temple, draw in with their deep
est inspiration, and stand upright and erect upo
its pavements, in mind and heart elatc in the con
seriousness that they too Americans, lovers o
their country and their whole country, and not un
worthy to follow in the footsteps of their great fore
fathers.
Ii Providence but pleascs 10 spare my life an,
health until that hour comes, shall meet the Cit
zcns OF Bosionand my voice shall be heard once NOR
In the cradle OF American liberty. Till then, ncni
, thanking you and the members Of the council. BIZ
you and them farewell. DANIEL WEBSTER
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

IRON ORE IN PITTsyLvANn-Wc were
not SO much surprised, as gratifcd, by the
following intelligence which we find in the
Danville Register of 25th April:
"Mr. Lewis Mans, Engineer and Miner. has fur
nished with piece Of rich iron ore, which will,
in his opinion, yield 80 per cent. 1t was found by
him, on the farm of Capt. Robert w. Williams. on
Sandy river, Pittsylvana county. The quantity Of
the is said to be very great Messrs. Williams
and Maus now making preparations TO com
nence works al this niue Vi ore
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01
Senior Captain i'm the Navy.

by the recent death oil Commodore
BARRON, the seniority of rank in the ma.
Wy of the United States devolves ON Com
modore Charles Stewart, who is native
ofPennsylvania, and appointed from that
State, though at present citizen of the
State of New Jersey. Commodor Stew
art entered the service as lieutenant on
the same day as the late Commodore Bar
r"n--to wit, on the 9th of March, 1905
and his present commission bears the date
OF April %, 1906. Commodore Morris,
Warrington and Downes, are next in the
series OF those sterling old American naval
heroes, whose prowcss in and previous to
our second war with Britain, no less than
their high mental qualifications manifested
IN various emergencies before and since.
have challenged the admiration Of the
world, and given them an enduring niche
in the temple of fame.-Repu5lic.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01


CAN THIS he TRuE2-We find the fol-
lc,r;rr .,u, $500. =: u. T...:~..:,,
- ''S
journal which pupcr credits it to the New
ALBANY find T,r,yccr 7, .ccv,. -, -. 4.
-,
'.'os' Incredible that, III a civilized country
there can be such nm pronunciation of dcu-
,,.r,,loas
Pe'as - ,nat referred to below; much
less could II be supposed thew vonld front
:.L l;,,l
nosPHai'y' 'heir puf-
sucr from whom they had every reason to
All .t.
-, 'ie s'o' sccmS
10 DC creaipiy souchcd Tor:
A Dcnef Iaiiams--Aimo1 Iaere,i,btc. Jo..h
Weiss. Of Boone county, had four horse. .,,l S.,
him on the night Il tho 22d u March. Hc ,rr~l-i
the thieves to Beaver Lake In Jasper eyur,v 4,
which there is an island where Il Is supposed is,rs
gang OF horse thieves, burglars, and coun,crt,;,r,
had their rendezvous. He dashed into the lake uni
| swan his horse to the island, distance Of three
quarters OF mic. and when, es we learn from tho
La'nystte Journal, nc was within wading distance Of
Ine is'and snorc' ne was stul ed by i've men armed
'o'"e VINO tod nm u he approached the island
vne w 'n''het ne would do at the peril Of his
. u '''e 's'"e ii"'e euch lv'nsed cooked gun 1t
mi
ne '"'d them that ncy hed his horses and that he
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

For THE WORLDS FAIR.-Two of our
townsmen, Messrs. d. +. c. Peters and
J. A. Liggat, and Mr.. Nichols Of Liberty,
"set sail' in the packet poat, few even
ings since, for the Worlds Fair. One of
our citizens sent Mrs. Victoria Albert a
kiss, and another his respects to the first
darkie that might be met with in her
Kitchen Cabinet"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

At an adjourned meeting of the Wing members
of the General Assembly Of Virginia, and of the
Convention to reform the existing Constitution.
held tho Capitol. In the city Of Richmond, the
| following Address, reported by the committee, in
pursuance oil resolution adopted former meet
ing adopted and ordered to be published.
Whcrcupon the meeting adjourned
JOHN y. WALL, Chairman
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

EY We observe from an advertise
ment in the Baltimore Patriot that the
Hon. Mr.. McLane, late the representative
OF Baltimore In Congress, was to leave
New York on Saturday last for San Fran
cisco, California, where he will remain
"until further notice" After the Senator.
ship, or fortune
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

1t you wish to get waited upon with a
iacr'fy when you are purchasing groceries,
or proviuons, give your orders, and then
commence eating whatever good things
you see around you. Two or three trials
Of this planhave never been known to fail.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

CALIFORNIA RrE.-Rice is cultivated
as an experiment in California, on the San
Joaquin. With rice along the river banks,
and wheat and barley growing in the back
country. California will yet be able to es-
tablish herself as land of agricultural
wealth.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01
George Thorn psOm, M. p.


The following remarks from the pen o
in 1889:
THAT foreigners, ignorant Of the nature
and character Of our instatuticns, and ow-
ing no duty or obligation 90 them that
citizens Of that oour,ry wlisck forced do
nestac slsssery upon US as tkesgd, ii was an
institution best calculated to part far off the
day vixen we should venture % sa,urn the
protection of mouarch's arm, or attempt
10 liberate ourselves from the despotism of
a monarch's power, skox1 be csEiag nor
10 disturb lie hasaesay et eur oouatry, to
break is peace, and perhaps ovcrturn those
enviable institutions which are so rapidly
conducting us to wealth and power and
gEasncss, by aacams ofttas Gerry Institution
which was intended to perpetuate our CO.
lonial bondage, is not strange. That the
subjects IF that monarchy, schooled to bow
before an earthly throne, and to cringe and
trcmble and be silent in the presence OF
hereditary arlstocracy, should ris1 on,
country to lecture as, upon the subject Of
liberty, may not be as strange as it is ludi
crous; blu, that the high-mindcd citizens o.
our republic should be lead away by such
teachers into conflicts with their political
brethren into excitemcnts which threaten
not the quiet and harmony ofthcir country
merely, but the perpctuiiy of that sacrec
character by which she exists as unitet
nation, is s,ranisgc, more than strange"
In speaking of this same individual, the
Commercial Advertiser of New York ha:
tho following:
MoNsrRoUs.-Tbe Journal Of Com
MERGE quotes the following speech of Mr.
George Thompson, in Canada. Wcrare
ly read Mr.. Thompson's speeches, and
have not met with the passage ourselves
Ii his words are correctly reported, the
speaker is-beyond the pale Of decent So
ciety:
Il do not believe there is one minister in
the United States who believes what he
says. / know enough of ministers in that
country to believe that they preach wilful-
ly and designcdly what they know to be
false! These men deliberately go to thcir
closets, and, for purely political and pro-
slavery purposes, write sermons for the
Sabbath day, which they all the while
know to be palpably and damnably UNI
true!"
What must have been the feelings of hi.
travelling companion, the Rev. Mr.. May
ofSyracusc. formerly of Bostona Could
that gentleman keep his seat and hear sucl
sentiments utteredi Such was not the
case with Mr.. Morse, the senior editor O.
New York Observer. who happened te
be in London when Mr.. Thompson gave
utterance to sentiments equally false,
Mr.. Morse contradictcd and put the defa.
mer to silence.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

~ A.o. P. Nicholson, Esq, has been
appointed by the Governor ofTennessee.
Chancellor, for the Middle Division, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Hon Terry H. Cahal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

DEPARTURE OF FuGITIvE SLAyEs.-The
New Bedford Mercury states that very
large number of fugitive slaves, aided by
many ofthc most wealthy and respectable
ci,izens. have left that place for Canada and
parts unknown, and that many more are
in the way Of departure.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

Mr. Clay reached Louisville on the 10Th
ult. where he was received by large con
course OF citizens, and salute was fred by
the Louisville Guards in honour of his
arrival. Helefi the same day for Ashland.
where he has doubtless arrived safely be-
fore this. His Cuban trip is said to have
improved his health very much.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

High shirt collars are Questionable in
Paris. Glad to hear that. for it is agoni-
aipg TO see the awful danger a great many
yonngstcr sears are in. from the stand ups,
resulting either from the collars being too
high, or the cars tho lene, we can't tell
Shich exactly,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

iiiHcu, 'dtlioliC ucNotio",
% the sacred task of its
Preomblednd Resolutions
nlopied by The Legis-
idfHrc.
"Whercas the legisla-
,ure Of the State ofSouth
Carolina has passed an
act to provide for the
appointment ofdelegates
to a Southern Congress,
to be intrusted with full
| power and authority to
deliberate with the view
and Intention of arrest
ing further aggression,
and, if possible, of re-
storing the constitution
al rights of the South
and if not, to recon-
mend dne provision for
their future safety and
independence : which
act has been formally
communicated to this
general assembly: Be it
therefore
| "1st. ReSolred By III,
! General ASSemJly Of FI-
gini0, That, whilst this
State deeply sympathizes
with South Carolina in
the feelings excited by
the unwarrantable inter-
ference of certain of the
non-slaveholding States
with our common insti-
tutions and whilst di-
versity Of opinion exists
among the people of this
Commonwealth in re-
gard to the wisdom, JUS
tice, and CONSTITUTIONAL
ty Of the measures of the
late Congress of the T.
nited States, taken as n
whole, and commonly
known as the Compro-
mise measures !; yet the
! legislature Of Virginia
ds,-ms it a duty to de-
care +. her sister State
of South Carolina that
rho neonIe of TINS State
arc unwilling to take any
action Gin Consequence
of the same) cait 'ula'ted
to destroy tie intesrit, OF
this Union.
Ar so'rcd, Cd, That,
regarding the said acts
of the Congress Of the
United States, taken to-
gctler, as an adjustment
ofthe exciting questions
to which they relate, and
cherishing the hope that,
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'ieiii'e Pro,eo',oh 10
ene rights OF an tue
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s s, ne Inst INSTITUTION, ,h ..
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

The Baltimore Clipper says the Conven-
ton now in session for revising the Consti-
tuition of Maryland win probably adjourn
about 10th May.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

"lf," said DR.. Johnson, IL had no duties
to perform and no reference to futurity,
would spend my life in driving b.iskly in
post chaisc with pretty woman"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

GEN. ScoTr arrived in New Orleans n,
23d ult.' and was greeted, on landing, with
a grand salute.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

CHARLES Bowen, merchant Of Wa
tcriord o. was robbed at the Merchants
Hotel Philadelphia, on Saturday last, Of
$4,000.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

era legislation; and indulge the hope that in its
recent measures. commonly known as the Compro-
mise we may realize the covenant which is to ter.
inmate the strife that has largely contributed to
exaspcrate and to 'render alien each other those
who ought TO be bound together by fiatcrnal affec-
tion."
Whilst candor compels us to admit that those
measures are not, in all respects, what could de-
sire, we yet do not hesitate declare that per-
ccve in them nothing tyrannical nor degrading, nor
oppressive to portion Of the confederacy; nothing
but what every patriot may consistently sanction:
and as compromise Of conflicting opinions, as a
settlement ofan angry sectional controversy threat
cnng in its fury the Union ITSELF think they COM
mend themselves to universal support.
Amongst these measures, that which was design
ed to facilitate the recovery of Fugitive Slaves has
alone excited any considerable opposition. tits the
only one that requires active excrtion enforce it.
The Others have received the appreciation Of the
States whom they immediately concern, and are Of a
nature to execute themselves. We view all obstruc-
tons TO the execution Of this law, whether on the
part ut States of ndividualsas destructive Of the
fundamental principles of our Union, and as of fatal
tendency. We consider the Constitution as obliaa-
tory on Stnfe Legislation and we consider il the du
ty ct every individual obey the established govern
mcnt- We therefore hold il to be the duty of the
federni authorities to enforce by all the constitu
tonal means at their command, the Observance of
this law.
In making this declaration, we mist no, be under.
stood to intimate any distrust Of those to whom the
nation has conded the administration Of its affairs
on the contrary, take pleasure in bearing testimo
ny to the entire faithfulness with which their high
duties have, thus far, been performed. Upon their
continuing, in any emergency, 10 with the same
good sense, iirmness and patriotism, place the
most undoubted reliance.
As Wings we congratulate party and the conn-
try on the entire fiilflment ofthe Wing assurances
during the last Presidential canvass that Mr.. Fill
more would prove sound the questions that affect
Southern safety. Of course, may equally CON
gratulate them the flsi6caion ofhe injurious pre-
dictions and accusations, boldly and indiscrimi
nately made sgainst him. by his adversaries His
patriotic performance of high duties his wise, right
and firm conduct under every difficulty, have vind-
Gated our faith in him and endeared him To all good
citizens In his hands. the Fugitive Slave law will
he faithfully executed, and all combinations and as
socafioDs, from whatever CAUSES proceeding ~ de
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-07-11

silent fields under the roofing sky - every
where and always man must work, always BE-
experimenting, pushing, progressing. lie is
a man only when he Works-ho is faithful To
liie's grcl, law, and Gods express will, only
as he tolls on, in imitation Of the nature that
supports him.
Yes thank God Tor labor It !. the only
way Of happiness aud selfrespeci. LuIuri-
Gus Incidence never yet did for man, and
never will. There is a Law agains, It. Ey-
cry good thing in this world has It's Price
Whatever is obtained without effort, by a ne
ccs.1ry law IT the mind, is used without
pleasure. To enjoy thing We must strive
for Il. and usually the measure of the ENJOY.
men, will be the length and stress Of the toll
by which II has bScn obtained. The mother
loves not ono Of the group that clusters around
her fresidc, and claim, her affections as she
loves the poor, fragile plan, whose he and
growth have been the fruits Of manifold watch
in.s, aud cares and tears No deyldend not
in,,allmcnt is hall ~ sweet to the Possessor
of millions, as ,h1t fr,t dollar that rewarded
his early toll. The heart pild, with a thou.
sand precious affections, the objcc, Il strives
ior and tolls fol. The world over, labor and
peace, toll and pleasure, work and ha?Pnos.
20 hand in hand. The sweat Of the brow
turns into diamonds and drops upon our path.
Nul.pjy has a igh, To live whad"e, not a.
bo, IN some way. 4 hD nan j. a def .,u.,
to- the mos, precious trusts and ,t,d by A.,
just standard, he drserc. 10 BE- ,hunn,I-.r
uu, shut Up. Nair.. la. no respect for Oh.
man that ~. not work. She u.r, mui ,rry
r"' suly indeed lftvcrc not for BIZ fri.nd,.
+ or f,r his crimes be- would b. starved and Pot
ou, II tho way. II you ask lhc siar,, NJ Oh.
ever swelling sra. or lhc uuuuug force, It
earth aui air, they win trll YOU, be- only D,
living Ike a man, and worthy Doe honor OF
manhood, who masters bis tasks, and gory
a5ou, h.. appointed duty mnufuly. An ulh.
90, are inlridrrs, dronc', - or something
vufsr.-N y San.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-07-11

Of the hive. ldleness is the mother Of guilt,
the paren, Of vice and ruin why should II be
honorcd and respected, and why should 50
much Of our legislation be devoted TO enable
men to grow rich without industry Do
they no, know rha, al this leads to inequality,
,reachery, fraud and crime. Is tia, all sur
prising that 80 many seek to live without Ia.
Dor. when 80 many Of our legislatures pay
premium ior lalinc,s, and iaS industry to pay
IT. When by their unjust laws they enable
the droncs to wallow in luxury, and compel
the laborcr 10 live in shame, disgrace and
want, ourh, we TO wonder that 80 many pre-
fer to live by fraud, thea, robbery or by any
other means, rather than by honest industry ?
,ha, want, misery and degradation, hypocrisy
crime and ,illainy stalk abroad at MONDAY =
Idlcncss maLclh the fool bo, labor Is essen.
tlal To the ull dcyclopcmCnl Of the mental
aud moral powers. and It Is Of course an nm
poi,an, requisite to common sense,