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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

~ A writer in the last Republican.
nominating the Hon S. f. Lcake, for the
Office of Lieutenant Governor, says OF him:
''IIe served in Congress for two years. as the re-
preventative from the shoe-strng" district and re-
tired from that body with reputation for talents and
powers of eoquence won By but few men in SO short
public career
Retired, did he Did the writer ever
hear Of man who, when pitched from the
window, considered j, a him, that he should
leave the house
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

u Mr.. ID. Walter HaxalI has been
nominated, the democratic candidate to re.
present Henrico county. in the House Of
Delegates.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

~ A late numbcrof the Journal Of
Commerce says: 1--WE were yesterday
in an extensive trunk warehouse that has
been busily engaged during thcpast week
or two in filing an order for about eighty
trunks fora wealthy merchant at Havana,
in which pistols are packed, designed for
the use of those favorable to the Lopez
cause. Each trunk is calculated for about
fifty rcvolvers, which are to be distributed
among such as will use them in the manner
desired"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

The Meigs County (O) Telegraph says
that Pomroy has the greatest salt well YET
discovered in the United States. The well
discharges in an unbrokcn stream fifty gal
Ions OF water per minute! The water will
yield bushcl to each fifty gallons.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

tD' The Republican speaks Of "a par
Y, that has dcscrtcdall principles, violated
all pledges and proven recrcant to all
trusts" and says that the Charlottesville
Adeoeate IS trying to "gain capital" of it.
mas much as the Advocate is Wig, and
cannot gain capital Of the Wing party, be-
cause 1t already possesses Mat-the Re
publican must refer to its own party.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

10 A writer for the Washington Tel
egraph, nomirates Judge VIM. Daniel, as
candidate for the Vice Presidency.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08
CD We take the following from the
Richmond Republican:

"The Charloticsvilcc Advocate states that Mr.
Gossin has entered upon the in his district
with much zealand is battling manny in support Of
the Union. II is believed that his speeches are pro-
ducing marked effect upon the people Mr.. Cog
gin has our bcst wishes for his rr-clcction not only
as sound Wing. but one OF the most useful and
industrious business whoever represented Vir-
GINA in Congress. There is need Of such men in
Congress. There too many there whose mau
object is to show themselves of, and not to bcncf,
the country"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08
Rig Men.

In many oot-tramp in Western vrr
GINA and Little Tennessee we have had
occasion to remark the freight OF them: bu
Governor Floyd, in Fourth OF july
speech no made at Richmond, eciIpse'
anything we have there seen. We quote
.Tbc Governor said he did not rise tc
make spcech, and would not. There
were members Of the convention there
They could speak, with quizzical glance
at two distinguished members on his right,
The time was when he was some pump
kins' as a stump-spcaker, but it had gone
by long since He made no pretensioni
then. He would conclude BY telling them
a story of his becoming volunteer, and
by offering a sentiment. The story was
this In the mountain country where he
came from, when u man got seventy-hve
men together, they were entitled to rifles,
IL -. c,-,hwjib organized as a rifle
company. Well, he took 1t Intv i.i- i.~-j
that he would like to belong to rifle com
pany. He soon found the seventy-hve
men. That being done. the election OF
officers was the step towards organization
One Of the members, big Aleck Miller,who
weighed $50 pounds, was thrcefeetacross
the shoulder and span between the eyes,
proposed that they should make the small
est man in the company captain. He Gov
ernor Floyd was at that time nineteen
years old, weighed ITO pounds, and stood
,ix feet in his stockings. They made him
Captain. There were men in that com
pany. Hewould now give them his sem
iiment-a sentiment that sprung from the
battle Of Bunker Hill-from Yorktown
one that was dear to every American heart:
"'By Governor Floyd.-The Rights Of
the Statcs,and the Union of the States: To
violate one or destroy the other is trca so
against humanity"
The sentiments good ne,and we trust
that the Governor will live and act up to
i,.-Missonyl Republican.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08


- Two blocks Of granite from the
Peaks of Otter passed through. our town
last week,onc for the Virginia and the other
forthc National Monument to Washington.
We learn from the Bedford Sentinel
that they were met about halfa mile from
Liberty and escorted in, by the two uni
formed Rifle Companies of Captains Left
witch and Robinson-thc Piedmont Divis-
ion of the Sons of Temperance the Lib
erty Sectionof Cadets Of temperance the
Liberty Lodge of Masons, and number of
citizens on foot-the whole brought up by
Capt. Clements troop.
Eloquent addresses were delivered on
the occasion by Jno o. Lcltwich and Jno
Goode, jr., csqr's.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

The Republican is very much given to
referring to the Galphin claim as a most
iniquitous one, and its payment as an afro
cious fraud upon the Government. 1t
knows no more opprobrious epithet to ap-
ply to individuals, parties, or administra-
tons, than that of Gaiphins. We do not pre-
tend to know, whether the claim was Just
one against the United States or not, but a
majority Of Congress determined that it
was. However this may be, we are not a.
ware that any ono, in whom the Republi-
can has an interest at this time, had any a.
gency in its payment. The prcsen, Ad-
ministration had nothing to do with it
Col. Boiling was in no wise concerned in it,
nor was Mr.. Goggin, nor Mr.. Flournoy.
There are however certain gentlemen OF
the Republicans acquaintance, who once
had occasion to express an opinion upon
the transaction, and they did so ID a way
which must make them feel very uneasy,
whenever the Republican talks so con.
teinptuously about it. During the last Con.
gress the following resolution was adopted:
Resotred, That the act Of Congress mutt
ii Tic dufy of the Secretary Of the Trcasu-
ry to pay the principal of said claim aud il
was therefore paid I'm conjorm,iy m,th
lar" and precedent"
Among those who voted for this rcsolu-
ton, were Bocock, Powell aud Avcrett.-
Is not the Republican afraid of offending
these worthy gentlemen, by its constant
snccrs and niogs at Galphiaism? Perhaps
the Republican was not aware on whose toes
it was trcading and will be more particular
MIXTURE. In mercy ii should be, for we don
know where these gentlemen will look for
defence when the Republican assaIs them
We have no idea of goingto their relief. AS
| regards the interest on the claim, all that
we have TO say is, that it is not unusual nor
generally esteemed dishonest, to pay inter
est on a claim, settled "in CONFORMITY
with law and precedent"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

I1 Mr.. r. +. Byrd has retired from
the candidacy Of the Winchester Dis
lnct.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

In the meantime-wnst preparation is max ing
for This grand public dcmons'ruion--tbe President
oi the body, MIR. Daniel II. London, is in Europe,
buying goods from the Abolitonis,s ofiha, country
10 supply the Southern Rights men Of Virginia.
| Now, we respectfully ask what the yirguian
meant by this ParagIaphl Did il mean to comrli-
mcnt Mr. Londonf Did it mean to encourage him
in direct importation! o. did it not mean to ridi-
Guile the idea of purchasing goods in England in prer
erence to purchasing them oi the northern Yankcel'
| Lynch R,p.
1t is very difficult for the Republican to
comprehend, how any one can oppose
aon-ntcrcoarse and, srthc same time, favor
direct trade with Europe We meant
neither TO compliment" nor ccnsure the
gentleman referred to in the above extracts.
but, taken in connection with what else we
said, to show the Inconsistency of refnsing
TO trade Nth The North, because of the pre-
valcnce there of the spirit of abolilionism,
and advocating an exclusive trade with
Exropc and particularly England, rhere
abolitionism was equally as prevalent and
impertincnt. We again tell the Republi-
can Observation-Disclosures arein )acor ofimPort-
ing IN our 0wn eesseis, wiM our oun apitdl,
all FOREIGN articles that are, or onght
to be, used in Virginia, and other States
that may trade through or eaters. At
the same time. we are opposed to breaking
off commercial intercourse with the North,
and for reasons of national character,
would prefer, at all times, american man
afactmres and products, to British, when
they can be had on equal terms. The Re-
publican is for non-intercoursc with the
North, we are for uairersai intercourse
| We hope it sees the difference.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

Our associate, Bayard Taylor. (says the
New York Tribunc,) left Philadelphia
yestcrdy in the steamship City Of Manches-
ter, for England, whence he will proceed
by Vienna and Trieste to the Levant, and
thence to the site of ancient Nineveh,
wherein so fresh and lively an interest has
been awakened by Layard's successful re-
searches. Thence he hopes to make his
way by the Desert and the Red Sea to
Egypt, the Pyramids, the Cataracts, and,
if life and health are spared him, to the
sources of the Nile, or at least as far into
heart of Africa as any European traveller
has penetrated from the North.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

We publish to day a call for meeting on Monday
next to appoint delegates to the Convention to be
held at Abingdon on the 9Th Of October. We hope
there will be general attendance il is expected
addresses will be delivered on the occasion. We
would urge upon all the citizens along the line Of
the road 10 send u, delegates. and let Eas, Tonnes
sec have strong representation confer with the
people ofvirginin and devise ways and means for
the speedy completion OF the road from lynchburg
to Knoxville.
We cut this, from the Joncsboroug Rail
Road Journal, to let our readers know,
what is the State 81 fechngin East Tennes-
see, about the extension Of our Rail Road
to Knoxville. We would remind cur ci,i-
zens that they should, at some carly day,
appoint their delegates to the Abingdon
Convention. Will not Farmvillc, Rich
mond. Petersburg and Norfolk, be repre-.
scented in that Convcniionl
-s0e--
~ The gallant Wings Of Petersburg
helda meeting the goth ult, and besides APP.
pointing numerous delegation to the State
Convention, called for the 25th inst, ar
ranged system of through organization
and adopted the following resolutions:
"Resoired. That citizens Of a common country
with common destiny, do not only love tn
home of Washington aud Madison, but we love tn
whole country and every portion Of 1.-THE blcssc,
Union as it is, extending from ocean to ocean, on,
and ndvisiblc-
Resoired, Tint the series Of measures passed a
the late session Of Congress, commonly known a
the Compromise meet with our approval, an,
we will sustain them, because they the declare,
will Of the nation, the supreme law of the land an,
were framed in the spirit which their name indicates
Resoired, That we hold in derison, and in our cours
and conversation will frown down, and do uttcr
repudiaie, all attempts made, from whatever sec
tion they may come, to ALLEVIATE one portion Of thi
Coniederacy from the other be they the higher Law
party OF the North the disunionsts of the South
all such abstractionists being unfit to rule grea
growing and happy people, to give tone to gcner
Gus or ennobling sentiments.
Resolpcd, That the administration Of Willard FIJI
more has been cmnently successful in res,orin
peace and hgh and lofty integrity,and should reeev
the applause and gratulations of the people of III
| whole country.
~ A late number of the Journal o
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

MAILS AND SPBKES.-30O KEGS
IN Nails and Spikes. all SIZES for sale very low
Ly Aug 7-ts MCDANIEL g. LEE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

Iy 1t will be remembered that por-
ton of the embassy, with which Commo-
dore Parker is charged at Havana, is to in
quire into the alleged insult offered the A
merican Flag, by arrcsting one Of our mail
steamers on the high seas. In relation to
this occurrence the Washington Union
states that the Falcon is steamship owned
by nj. 0. Roberts and others, and that al
though her commander is an officer Of the
Navy, and although she carries the United
States Mail, she is strictly merchant YES
sci, and no report has been made to the
Navy Department of the firing by which
she was brought to and spoken by Span
lsh ship of war; the report of this officer.
which has been published heretofore, is
properly addressed to her owner. The Re
public is also informed that, upon the A..
mcrican consul's calling on the Captain
General of Cuba, and complaining to him
of the occurrence, the latter expressed his
regret, and said it should not occur again;
that it had now probably taken place in
consequence ofthc Spanish vessels having
a new commander, who had recently come
to Havana, and did not know the Falcon
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-08

The Martinsburg Gazette suggests to
the editorial fraternity Of tho State, ths
proprscsy Of holding convention st Staun-
ton, the 26,h Of September. There will
no doab. be a large s.,enslanee Of the pro-
fcssion at the two conventions, which meet
IN that town, the two days previous, and
as we think with the Gazette, that good
Will result" from such movement, we Sc
cond the suggestion Of our contemporary.
and call for an expression Of views frons
our brethren Of the prcsr.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28
The Wings and Gen Scott.

The late presentation Of the name Of
General Scott for the Presidency, by the
wings of the Pennsylvania Legislature,
gives offence in certain quarters. The
State Journal, Harrsburgh, says:
These dictatorial and i'll timed move
ments are not only injurious to General
Scott, but evince a great acant Of courtesy
towards the sUhig national Adanistra-
tien, and should be Indignantly frowned
down, &c. s-.
The York Advocate condemns the
movement, and adds by the way of advice,
that
The members had better mind their
own business. .....-.
The Cbambersburgh Wing intimates in
very plain terms:
That this is not the business for which
the members were sent to Harrisburgh, land
that they have transcribed the powers
delegated to them as representatives of the
party, and thus establish most dangerous
precedent. .-e gs.. r.si
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28
More Treason in South Carolina

e Senator BUTLER, Of South Carolina, has
been dampening the ardor for separate Sc
cession. Ina speech lately made at Edge
field Court House, he denounced the tyran.
ny that he alleges the Union is infllcting
upon the South, and pronounced the Fede-
raj Government butanolher name for des-
po,is,n; yet in reference TO the action OF
South Carolina, he is convn ced that seces-
sion will not be opposed by any act Of war
on the part of the Government at Wash
ing,on. We quote further from the Edge
field Advertiser, as follows:
s.He has come TO the conclusion that the
State will be permitted to secede peaceably.
This he considers by far the most lormida-
bic danger that lies in our path. We're
war the consequence Of our action, he
would not dread the step as much as he
does. But he looks with alarm to the in
,d;ca,ions, which are becoming palpuble,
that we will be permitted TO depart without
tmolestalion. His apprehensions Of evil
from this course Of masterly inactivity, are
based upon the dissensions which, he fears,
will spring up among our people, from the
strong opposition. Of the commercial inter.
es,s ia our midst, and from the annoyance
which Federal goldmay bribe the surround
ing States to inlict upon US lie fears
this may render our action a failure. But
he firmly believes that if South Carolina
were united, she could safely and certainly
dssolvethe Union at once.' g. -.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28

'The credit of the State shall not in any
manner be given or loaned to, or in aid
of any individual, association, or corpora.
ton whatever; nor shall the State ever
hereafter become q joint owner or stock.
holder in any company or association in
this State or elsewhere, formed for any pur-
pose whatever.a Ia A
This denial Of power to the State needs
no comment. Il will be approved by
all. p e.
Again-"The State shall never assume
the debts oiany company, city, town, or
town ship, or Of anv corporation whatever,
unless such deh shall have been created TO
rePei INVASION, suppress insurrection, or de.
lend the State in war;"
This, too. will be approved.
"equote still another provision. "The
General A ssembly shall nsrer authorize
any county, city, town, or township, BY
vote OF citizens or otherwise, TO become n
stakeholder in any joint stock company.
corporation, or association whatever, or 10
raise money for, or loan its credit to or in
aid Of any such company, corporation or
association zr4$'5i4- "a rss "a
? 1t does seem. TO Us, in this day of do.
ing things on credit, in this day when the
railroad mania is s.prevailing so widely and
when our countiessand towns are sough. TO
be involved for their construction, that this
denial ofpowef will be hailed every where.
as glorious and sure deliyerance from
threatened bankruptcy. .fz4r a-i
We cannot dwell longer on thisI excel.
lent article of the New Constitution. We
would simply say in conclusion, that it al
so provides that our present State debt shall
be paid off and fixes plan by which il will
be done in about thirty five years. Wha,
shall be done with thepublic works, to make
which the debt was contracted, is not pro.
yided. The New Constitution does not de.
clare that they shall be sold, but leaves the
subject for the wisdom and experience OIL
the future" i5.. t.fe
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28
DifiicuIties at the Worlds Fair.

Things do not go on so smoothly at the
Glass Palace MS was anticipated. BY
letter from London to the Boston Post it
appears there is difficulty as to who is
the righiful American Commissioner, Mr..
kRiddlssof Boston, or Mr.. Slansbufy, form
erly of The National Institute: a meeting
was held on the goth of March, by the
American contributors, for the purpose of
considering the causes of complaint, to ap.
point Committees, and, If possible, remove
all these unpleasant difficulties. The fol-
lowing are the principal causes, of COM
plant, as mentioned: The regulation for
appointing juries for awarding premiums;
the rejection of the U. S. products by the
executive committee; the distribution Of
bronze medals, instead Of grand prizes in
money, as first promised; the rule OF charg-
sng exhibitors for admission; the charges
Gor, decoration, banding, shailing, and the
charge, by special custom, Of IS I'd, ster.
ling, for breaking the seals Of each pack
age and finally the absence Of protection
Of new inventions against piracy.
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin says
on the subject: = ....,s..sz :.
There is much complaint as to the con.
id;tion Of many OF the articles sent from this
country A case marked 'Greenough, Pa.,'
containing an electrical machine, was COM
plately destroyed. A beautiful model of
the New York Exchange, was demolished,
and other articles suffered The same fate.
Many cases lying unopened in the glass
palace were exposed TO the water which
leaked through constantly during rainy
weather. Altogether the prospect is raih.
er discouraging TO The world in general,
and Americans in particular. The only
nation that is likely to be benefited is John
Bull, and he is sure Of having crowd in
his capital and millions of money spent
among bis people, no matter whether The
exhibition is failure or not. 1t will be
rather mor,ifying if the greet exhibition
should turn out humbug, and the Worlds
Fair come TO be remembered as the
Worlds Folly
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28

Supplementary and amendatory to the act enti-
ticd an act fixing the times Of holding the courts
ct common pleas in the eighteenth Judicial
circuit. passed January 10, 1851.
Sec. /. BE it enactca bs the General
Asssas5fy Of sks Stets Of Ohio, That the
court 81 comnorl pleas slrall be held in the
county Of Fulton on the fourth Tuesday sin
April, and thcfourth Tuesday in sSeptem-
ber; aud the fall term shall be held in the
county of Henry ON the third Wednesday
insNoyember, instead of the first Monday
in November, as provided in said aet.a a1at
ESsc.s2. The spring term Of the court of
esaasaen pleas for the county of Defiance.
shE... be held on the fifth Tuesday of April
$50 81 TheSspring term of the court of
oommon pleas for the county Of Allen, shall
bslheld on the third Mondaysof April, and
in the slacounty oil Auglaize son th fourth
Monday of April 81, a5fa sE5Iia5ss,f ,ss..s B
SEC. 4. That SO much of the acts passed
prescribing the times of holding courts of
coalmon pleas in the 18th and 10th. Judi-
cial Circuits, as conflicts with the provis--
ions OF this act, be and the same are hereby
repealed. w l5ilg.iss esz
F. JOHN F.. MORSE,
Speaker Of the House. Of Representatives.
CHAR LES G. CONVERS,
sssszs 81 Speaker Of the Senate.
March 4, 1s5i.asiz ia s
gss8a :--asif aea s6ai IS
aUpT oR's OFFIcE, PoRrAeE Co, EOS
Raxennn, April % II s5l.
thereby certify that the foregoing are.
true copies Of the acts passed by the Gene
raI2AssembIy Of Ohio as certified to by the
Secretary Of State. is. sssas
-. i0ENt c. .McRRIDE. Anditor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28
B Boy Lost MIR. salvards, who lost all

" Boy Lost Mr. Salvards, who lost all
his property by fire. in Suf1ield township, Por-
tagc county, last March, sent one of his sons to
procure aid some weeks since. He was in Akron,
on the 4th Of April, and obtained a few dollars.
Hewore grey coat and black cap His age l2
years The last account is that he started for
the railroad at Hudson and was seen there
Fears are entertained by his father for his safety
Any Information as to his fate will relieve dis
tres=ed family. - ssS.ts
Papers in the vicinity please copy,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28

: The LADIES' KREfsAkE-We have received
the April No. of this beautiful and cheap Mag
azine, published at New York city, by ]. s.
TAYLOR, and edited by Professor AsAHEL AB-
BorT. The subscription price is 81 per anuum.
The leading articles ssTHE MOTHERS AND
DAUGHTERS OF THE BIBLE" by the Editor, and
accompanied with an engraving, in each number,
are beautifully written, and worth the price of
subscription.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28
Che l)ortaae 5entinel..
NJ onday, ApriI 2s. 1851.
Public Lectures.

Weare requested to say, that Mrs. EMMA 4.
Coz will lecture in this place on Tuesday and
Wednesday, April 29th and soth, Tomorrow
and next day. on the subject of Woman's Posi-
tion, Duties, Education, &c. She lectures in
Deerfeld tonight, and in Randolph on Friday
next, May Ist.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28

TAttention is directed to the card of LOCK-
wooD's EXPRESS in our advertising'columns Per-
sons having packages for any of the points men,
toned in his card will do well to trust them to
his care, and may feel assured that they will be
promptly delivered
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-28

AuDIroR's OFFIcE, PORTAGE Co, |
April 10, 1851.
Ma. HARR1s, SIN: By giving the above alb
stract an insertion in your paper, you will no
doubt crafty many of your patrons, besides con-
ferring favor upon this office.
Yours truly. tss7sEae. ,.
E. SpALp1NG, Dep. Auditor.