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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
- NOTICE.--VaIuabIc Land Tor

- Sa1e.-I offer for sale the Tract Of Land
which reside, lying in the county Of Campbell
on Whipping Creek, IS miles South Of Lyncfiburg.
adjoining the lands of John s. Payne, A. 3. Whit
low and others, continuing l71O Acres, This
land lies well and can be conveniently divided m
suit purchasers if desired. There are sbont 1900
acres in woods, well timbered with good pine and
oak timber, the balance all under good fence,
with 100 acres in clover. The improvements are
IA THO GOOD FRAMED DWELLING
- HOUSES, Ice House, and all necessary out
houses, with plenty of good Tobacco Barns A
further description is deemed unnecessary as per-
sons wishing to purchase are invited to view the
premises. June 2-2mif1 JOHN BRADLEY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
ssAszut NOTICE.--During tho month

Of June, in consequence ofrcpairs To
the Canal between 1yc River and Lyuciburg, ouI
daily Packet Bont line will be reduced to n tri.
weekly line, leaving Richmond Monday, Wcdnc,.
day and Friday, at A. NJ and arriving in Lynch.
burg next days at 6 +. NJ
Leave Lynchburg same days Mt 4. H., and mr..
rive in Richmond next days at "a +. NJ.
N. b. The Boat win arrive at either end il their
usual regular time On the first July we resume
our regular trips.
BOYD, EDMUND g. DAVENPORT.
fg'Scc Time, Distances ind Fare In Gard be.
low.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
EANCY CAsslMERES, YEST.

has just received beautiful lot Of Fancy cassi-
mcres for coats and pants plain and figured. drap
dc etea. white and brown linen dilings, check In
ems itn s1its white, bdir and other colors plain
and iignted Marsaics, superb ,sbto, and f,ncy fig
urcd silk vesrings, white aud cold shirts, (new
stylc) ply collars, under shirts, silk and lawn cra-
WITS, summer stocks, gloves, h4is, cornclinn coat
links, Ne ~. lie has also on bnnd complete
stock 81 cloths Of black, blue, brown olive, grosn.
&c, and buttbns, stTges, vcl4cis, &c. to match,
and every other article Of Mefcliant Tnor's Gooels
and trimmings Of the best quality, which will be
sold in the piece made up 10 order by his father.
Ambrose Page, und satisfaction guaranteed.
ma lg-wGwif WM r. PACE
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
Lynchburg Markets.-May, 81.



PRovisioSs.- Bacon-Contin with but little
movement, sales l0al1c-Lots in store held higher
fLouR.-Sales. s3taS3s for Superiine stocks
accommodating. Family si!as5 as to quantity and
quality.
MEALS to 20.
GRAiy.-Corn 20 to rs cts; oats 35a374 cents.
GuASo.-Best Peruvian SIS per ton.
PLAsTER.-Lump, So; Ground 49,
SuGARs-New Orleans 2 la9 cts; Porto Rico7 to
10 Cts. Clarified l2d cts. Loaf III to l21 set
FLAxsEED-sll0
WHIsKY.-Mountan soc. dull
BEEswAx.-20 tool cents.
BuTTER.-12i u Is, cts. dull for No Fresh
Butter at market very and brings 30 to SOC.
BRANDY.-Apple, 35a40; Peach, none offering.
BAR lRoN.-sS0aS5 assorted dull.
CoFFEE.-Rio - to IA cts. Laguira II to Is;
Mocha 20.
COUNTRY LISESs.-Tow / j to III; Flax Iaa14 cts.
CoTTos YARNs.-Sales 1Sa2O cts.
.FEATHERs.--32 to 80 cts.-Scarce.
WooL.-25 to % cts. in demand
Wool RoLLs.-35 to 81 very scarce.
GISsENG.-35a40 cts.
FLAX SEED.-Sales l 10 per So ID.
FIsH.-lierrings, No. l, sst; Shad, old 81 so
new $40; Mackerel, No. 3, $3.50.
TALLow.-8 to 81 cts.
TAR.-s350 per bbl
HEMP-We quote 81 to &c. in demand.
LISsEED OIL.-S5a90cts.-in demand
LARD.-l15al3 cts. but little in the market
MoLAssEs.-West India 30 to 40 cts per gallon
n o. AZ to As cts.
EXCHANGES.
Checks on New York. Ito I per CT. premium
Baltimore, do
Boston, do
Philadelphia, do
Bank Notes N. Carolina, l to do discount.
s. Carolina l to do do
Tennessee, 5 to G do do
STOCKS.
Corporation Bonds 500.
Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance Company
par S20-sales S25.
Citizens Saving Bank Sl0O-sales sl07I; since
dividend.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
CANDLES, FLOUR and FEATu

~ ERS.-Now receiving, 80 boxes Siu,on' s
best summer Candies on consignment, a superior
lot Of Family Flour. and also an extra lot Of Live
Geese Feathers, in addition 10 my general stock OF
GROCERIES,, which offer low for cash, or in ex-
change for country produce.
juno o-ts JOS II Wilson
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

DANvrfLE RAILRoAD.-We learn from
the Richmond papers that the DanviIIe
railroad has been completed as far as the
Appomattox river. distance Of rs miles
from Richmond. The road is said to be
admirably graded and is laid with heavy
or U rail. A party of gentlemen took an
excursion over the road on Wednesday,
and as far as completed, it is said to be
unequalled by any other road in the State.
After arriving at the Appomattox river,
The company partook Of an old fashioned
barbecue, when Mr.. Tunstall was called
out and made one of his happiest speech
es. Considerable interest was manifested
by the company present in the novelty of
the scene, and several gentlemen who had
hitherto been indifferent spectators ofthe
efforts made to push forward the work,
We're at length enabled to realize its i'm
portance, aud then voluntarily came for
ward and took stock in the company
By the first of August it is said the track
will be ready for the cars as far as Ame-
| liza c. H.
BLAcKwooD's MAGAZINE having jus,
come to hand we avail ourself tho follow.
ing notice, which the Union takes of tina,
and other works published by the same
House
"IHe British Quarferltes and Blackwood'.
Magazine. Unpublished by LEONARD
ScoTT &Co., New York.
1t is well known that these periodicals
are the censors ofthe British literary world
and they are conducted by the hig CHEST Oh
der of talent. They are not mere reviews
but it comes within their scope to discuss,
and that in mastery manner, all the great
political, religious, and scientific questions
oft the day. Although this is the general
character Of the quarterlies, each has its
distinctive features. The Edinburgh Re-
view is the exponent of the wing party,
the London Quarterly ofthe tory party
and the Westminster Review of the ultra
liberals, while the North British Review
founded by the lamented Chalmers, par.
takes mostly Of a theological character
Blackwood's Magazine differs from all the
proceeding in that it is more devoted to lit
erature, biography, poetry, and narratives
both historical and fictitious. 1t is at this
time particularly attractive from the serial
novel by Bulwer any Novel; or, Varic.
ties in English Life" and the "Moderr
State Trials" To every one who has the
least desire to keep pace with the progress.
of events, these periodicals are absolutely
necessary. Few have the means TO buy
or the leisure or the patience to scan, every
work thatissues from the press. These
reviews, however, enable tho professional
man, or the man Of business, to posses:
himselfin half an hours reading of the
choicestpearls in theocean ofprint-pearl.
brought up from the depths of voluminous
books, by well practised hands, separated
from the dross with which they were sur.
rounded, cleansed from the dulness by
which they were obscured, and presented
IN form both pleasing and attractive"
| II
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

" ANTED-We wish TO engage tho scryi-
w ccs of young man, who IL well qualified
both salesman and clerk For such an one ma
king immediate application, good wages will b
gi9en. ECHOLS Il PRYOR.
May 2G-ts Lynchburg, VI.
Bedford Sentinel md Wythcville Republican ~
md send meta In fftis ofI1re
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

"E CredItOrS Of Nelson TfmSlcy
= dec d, are hereby requested to attend before
me al the time and place mentioned in the foreeo-
ing notice.
June 2-w4w THOMAS WUITEuFAD
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
DRUGS, MEDICINES,

~ Paints OILS. Dyc-St96s, Brushes, Port No
IA mics, Dressing and Fine Combs, Perfumeyy
Fancy articles. &c. Sc.-Thc subscriber has Just
received his Spring supply of Drugs, Medicines,
&c, comprising unusually large and complete
assortment selected by himself with great care,
purchased at unusually low prices, and Of very SUI
rarria 1,,.nl;t, LIZ
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
"A sADDLERY! sADDIERY,l

r. ~
EM The subscriber is now receiving b..
Spring supply of Saddlcry which added
to his old stock forms til, largest and besi assort
mcni that has been offered in this market, anl
comprises every article usually found Ia such esthb
lishments. Among them are
Saddles OF every description,
Saddle and Medical Bags,
Carriage and Barouch Harness,
Cnrryall and Buggy do
Wagon aud Boat do
Cart Harness, Brides, Martingales, Collass,
Stirup Irons and Bride Bits, In great variety,
Riding and Driving Whips, Carpet Bugs,
Girths, Webbing, Spurs, &c. &c.
ALso--A large lot IF IRA YELLING TRUNKS.
OF his own and northern rlonufpcturc. EMTn
AT very reduced prices | return my E3INEt(7
Trunks to my friends ind tho public S1sAx0
generally, for tho liberal patronage extended
througha number Of years, and trust BY strict At.
tention to my business, to merit continuance Of
the same.
rS-Old Saddles taken In exchange for new ones.
~ Repairing donc with dispatch, aud on rca-
sonahlc terms.
mp l7-2mif GEORGE b. THURMAN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
Special Notices.
District Cclcbr:,tiom

ScSe 'sAACt OCHCDHsAtIOussel he ALI
niversary of ST. John the Baptist, will be
celebrated at New London. Campbell county, ON
Tuesday the 9th June next, by Prudence Lodge
No "A, by public procession and addresses All
Masons in good standing are invited to participate
and the public generally are invited to attend
BY order of the Lodge
:, GEORGE W. SHELTON, Sec'y.
Nav og-t9lir
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
ON Saturday Morning. 3lsf inst.

" at 10 o'clock, will sell at auction, u lot Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting in
part as follows:
excellent Bedsteads,
2 Feather Beds and Bedding.
Mattresses,
l doz. Windsor Chairs,
l Bureau. Washstund, Rocking Chairs,
Tables &c. &c,
fine Cooking Stove, nearly new. with every
thing in perfect order Also, 5000 lbs. good old
Bacon-Starch, Candles, Hardware, Cutlery, &C.,
&c. Also or 4 first rate Saddle and Harness
Horses. MOSBY & HOLCOMBE.
May 29-It Auctioneers.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
CPRING, CURLED HAIR, AND

~ HHHck haIrasses.-Just received 4 snpcripr
lot Of Cnrlod lair and Springs, which design
working up in Matrasscs, aficr the most approved
styles. Orders Thankfully received and promptly
attended to-. J. 7. WoODsON, kg't.
Furniture Dealer, opposite Tie Etanhiia H6tei.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
THIS IS no FOREWARN AI.L

= persons whatever, from crediting any of my
children under twenfy-one years of age, on my &C
count. IOSEPH HARDY.
June e-w3w Bedford county, Va
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

* - PRESENTATION OF BIBLE.-There
Will be a Bible presented by the Ladies to
the Micojdh Pendleton Dirisiou No 4I0 Sons Of
Temperance, AT Elk Union, on the 9th of June next
All persons invited to attend, as there will be
much good speaking the OCCASION and a cold
dinner will be furnished for the company.
Mny 22-t9ie
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

81 Myriads of locusts have just APP
peared in the vicinity of Knoxville, Tenn.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
NCHANCERY.


On the motion of the plaintiff, who filed his bill,
an injunction is awarded him according to the
prayer thereof, to restrain the defendant and all
others the creditors Of Nelson Tinsley decd, from
all further proceedings at law against the plaintiff,
until the further order ofthe court and it is decreed
and ordered that the plaintiff render before one of
the master commissioners of this court an account
of his administration Of the estate of his intestate
which account said commissioner will examine,
state and settle, and make report the court with
any matters specially stated thought pertinent by
himself or required by the parties be so stated
Said commissioner will convene before him all the
creditors by advertisement in some newspaper pub
lished in the town of Lynchburg, and report to the
court the amount, character, and value Of the
sets, the amount of the debts, classifying them
cording to their dignities and priorities, and it
the ASSETS should be insufficient pay all the cred
itors of every class, all or any given class the
prorata share proportion of each creditor enti-
tied to each prorata share proportion of his debt
demand. A copy-Teste,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

SPRING STYLES OF HATS &
- BONNETS:-Beebe's fine Mocskin Hsf.,
Beebes fine Drab Beaver Hats,
Panama and Lcghorne do
Soft Hats in great variety,
Boys = ofevery description.
Leather Hat cases.
Also large and handsome collection II Bonnets.
among which may be found some very pretty Sax
Bonnet.- For sale ch~apaf VI
ar Is-iaH DON T G. PETERe
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

~ We copy condensed account in
'o-day's paper,of the action of the Conven.
uon on the Basis question, in order to fix
,ne responsibility where it belongs, on those
Eastern members who have sacrificed the
mixed Basis. Our readers would do well
to preserve the document for future refer
ence. We shall probably have occasion
to refer to itagain.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
np l7-2mif GEORGE ID. THURMAN.

HOYLES LAWNS.-OPENED THIS
u L morning, case OF tho ubovo LAWNS, war;
rnntcd fast colours, nnI beautiful styles.
Call and see than Mt DON'T. g. PETERS.
np li-tsif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
WILLIAM HALL 4 SONS PA.

ANoo'-EArc t4udi " not superior
the country. in the Home Journal of the 9Th of
April, they are thus noticed by Moriss & Willis:
'Wm. Hall & Son of this city have, within the last
year, made many valuable improvements in the con-
| struction of their Piano Fortes. Their new scale
and action are now equal il not SUPERIOR to anv in
the world. The splendid Rosewood Piano recent.
y manufactured by this old and highly respec,ed
house, for the President of the Unto2 States il n
full, rich and sweetly toned instrument. II WINS
greatly admired in this city for its beautiful finish
and for its superior tone and touch and it is now the
most elegant piece of furniture in Mr.. Fillmore.
mansion" On hand and for sale by
June 2-ts A. WINSTON.
A circuit court continued by adjournment
L u and held for Amherst county, at the court.
house on Tuesday, the LIST day of April, 1851.
John d. Davis administrator of Nelson Tinslev
decd, Pl,;n,;g
against
Thomas NJ. Wilkinson who sues for the benefit
OF L erer Hunter. Thomas E. Buchanan. John Rev
ely. Daniel H. London, Wilson Houston, surviving
partners of Tandy Winston s. Co., Peter A. Sal
ling, A. ~ Montgomery. who sues for the benefit If
w. b. Roane trustee, james D. Candle and Alfred
s. Lee, surviving partners of Lee, Austin e. Co.
nafau
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

SECOND SUPPLK-GREAT DE-
| ~ CLINE IN DRY GOODS.-JOBF ! f I'm
VS. has jnst returned from tho Northern H'arsen,
and is now opening his cash storf, genera as
sortmeni Of British. French Gcrnidn ana all other
kinds Of Foreign Good, bought since inc a'e erfa'
Bonnets. Combs. ae.. il very large. Al! persons
having cash 70 Isy cut for eoods would do wcIi to
give mr n call without delay
ma l2-4wif JNo- >. fuhslS. Aor-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Il COME.-By immediate application, those r,
want can be supplied with that very useful article.
Andrus patent Refrigerator
June pts 1vIvSroN
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

Il O., j. T. THORNTON, ESQ, of Farmville.
Va, will represent the UNION SOCIETY Of
Hampdea Sdfney College, at the next Annual Com
mencement, the lth Of June next. The public
generally are respectfully invited TO attend
May l9-tl1jc COMMITTEE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

The above sale is postponed until Tuesday NOR
ming, Sd inst at l0t O'Clock.
juno cit MOSBY & HOLCOMBE. Ancfs.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-02

- we are grah6ed to learn from the
Norieik Argus that the State Directors Of
The Exchange Bank have at length consent
ed to pass upon new paper offered al,
Bank. Wewere mistaken, last week. as
we learn from the Richmond Examiner,
IN supposing they had refused to discount
any paper at all-the old notes have been
regularly renewed. Two of the Directors
are now absent, butt has been agreed that
no election of President should be made
until full Board be present, the conse-
quence of which, will be that, Mr.. Sharpe
Will hold over by virtue of law, as the
President of the Bank.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-08-15
TERMS or ADvERTrSlNG j..

OF the Pilgrim Mothers hos reached her oars
She has heard of Boston and its noble women Of
ola, ana she hes hlther rs to a city of refuge -
as TO q sanctuary where virtue has an altar and
where she can lay down her hunted and weary
body, and be at Test. Faacious hope! The
lecher pursues his prey and he is here. He
goes to some Glossin lawyer who sues ont n
warrant. lie goes TO some Jack Ketch who
serves it. The victim is seized, at midnight,
under some lying charge, and she is carried be-
tore some Commissioner whose conduct were
he quasi Judge, as he prctends to be, would
De enough TO make every hair of the judicial En-
NINE forever detcstablc. Here process is gone
through which she does not understand and
some papers are read of which she never heard,
ana then judgment is pronounced that her "la-
Dor IS due to her pursn1r, (and such labor y
that she "oWcs service" to him, (and such ser
vice y and then the Commissioner delivers her
into his arms, and pockets a fee which common
pimps would be ashamed to work lur.
And, my friends. the kecncst rang in the Grief
Of all this, is, TINT there is no fiction or romance
about it A Commissioner who could bring
himself down to send Il man TO Georgia cot
ton,tieId, under this law, the first time irving,
could send a yiruous and spoIcss woman into
enforced harlotrv, the second time and the
Prince Of Darkness only knows what he cond
set them 10 do afterwards The clergymen who
could not defend the cuSIaycrs of Sims because
he "oWcd' the Service" Of one sex, could de-
trnd the on, LAYERS of a woman because she cow
ed the ''scryice' of the other sex the clergy
men of the rich Parishes mean for it happens
with the conSJanry of law Of nature, that it il
only the clcrgymcn of the rich parishes who do
this. Do they not know how to serve and rev.
crence their Lord and Master, that is their Pay
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-08-15
From the Cincinnati Nonpariel
How the Yankee Cured the Dutchman's
Dog OF stealing sheep.

Abuer was quiet, peaceabe sort of Yankee
who lived on the same farm on which his faith.
ers had lived before him, and was generally con
sdcred a pretty cute sort of fcllow-alwavs
ready with trick, whenever it was of the least
utility; yet, when he did play any of his tricks
it was done in such an innocent manner, tina,
his victim could do no better than take il all in
good part.
Now it so happened that one of Abncrs S
nelghbors sold farm to a tolerable green spec
linen OF Dutchman--one of the real unintel-
ligent stupid sort. Won Vom Schlopsh had a
dog, as Dutchmen often do, who was little less
unintelligent than his master, and who had since
leaving his 'faderand' become sufficiently civil
lied, not only to appropriate the soil as common
stock, but had progressed so far in the good work
as 10 obtain his dinners from his neghbors sheep
fold on the same principle.
When Abner discovered this propensity in the
canine department of the Dutchman's family, he
called over TO his new neighbours to enter COM
plaint which mission he accomplished in the best
natured manner in the world.
"Wal, Won, your dog Blitzen's been killing
my Sheep
"la, dat ish bace-bad--he ish Won goot toy
va, dat ish bad
"Sartin, it's bad, an You'll have tew stop
i'm
VA, dat ish alias goot--bnt Ich wcis NIGHT"
"WhatS that You say he 1caS nicked! Wall,
now look here, old feller nickin's no use--crop
Uncut the tail of close-chock up tew his
rump- that'll cure him.
"Vat ish dat ?" exclaimed the Dutchman,
while faint ray of intelligence crept over his
features "Ia, dat ISL goot dat cnre Won sheep
steal, eh p
"Sartin it will, he'll never touch sheep meat
agin in the world!' said Abner, gravelv.
Den come nit me-he Won nifty goot tog :;
all the way from Iarmany; not take Won five
dollar-but come nit me and hold his tail, ell
lch chop him off,
Sartin," said Abner, an hold his tail if YOU
want me tew, but you must cut it up close -
va, dat ish rght-Ich make i'm Won goo
tog-there, Bitten, Bitten, come right here,
you Won sheep steal rashcul-I chop your tail
in Won two pieces"
The dog obeyed the summons, and his master
tied his feet fore and aft for fear of accident and
placing the tail in the Yankees hand, requested
him to lay it across a large stick of wood.
"Chock mp" said Abner, as he drew the but
of the tail close over the log.
"Ia, dat ish rgIt-now Won Won tam tief
sheep learns you better luck" SAID Won Volm
Schlopsch, as he raised the axe 1t descended
and as it did SO, Abncr, with characteristic pres
encc of mind, gave a sudden jerk, and brought
B'itzen's neck over the log, and the head rolled
over the other side.
Wall, swowI' said Abner, with apparont
aston>hment as he dropped the headcss trunk
of the dog, that was a lectle too close.''
Mine cot! exclaimed tho Dutchman, ''You
sluSt cut i'm off de ,crong end!'
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-08-15
ENANDER.

Mr.. EDITOR Our last letter left us at St
Anthony. Our course after leaving this village
was a tortutouS one but, it led Us 10 some places
of interest which demand passing no'icc.
One oftheSe is a cave, miles above St. Paul
and near the banks Of the Mississippi. 1t eX-
tends horizontally into the sand stone bank for
distance of several hundred feet. gradually beco-
ming smaller. and winding in almost every direc-
ton. So etitctualy is light excluded by is snu-
Gus course and by the distance from the mouth,
that torch is needed long before the explorer has
reached the end of his Journey. Al 4 remote
point in this Subterancan passage. spring OF
water gushes from the rock, from which flows
beautiful stream Of clear and intensely cold Wa
ter: but which soon loses itself and its tran>par
cncy in the turbid Mississippi. The mouth of
this cavern is some 90 feet wide by 10 high thus
atfardng a spacious. cool. and delightful retreat;
inviting the visitor to ngcr. The sand stone
which forms the arch and sides is 50 colt that it
may be- written upon with i pointed stick with
out difficulty.
Many an individual has improved the opportu-
nifty OF recording his name and the date OF his Wis
il upon the rock, to BE- read by succeeding tour
lists And although Times detacing fingers are
last CELEBRATING most o. these memorials, we no.
tced one name with 1890 affixed as the date of
the visit
One mile below ST. Paul is "CaryerS Cave"
more celebrated than the one we have been de-
scribing but which we did not visit. 1t is nearly
circular in form. and contains small Lake Of
crystal water. which finds an outlet al the base
OF the bluff, and discharges itself into The Miss
'>slpp
The cave takes lis name from a noted travel
er and trader among the Indians, who Il said here
to have found place Of conceaimeut from his
savage pursuers Here too the Indians were
| IN the habit of performing funeral ceremonies
over the dead bodies OF their friends, previous to
exposing them on the top OF the conica bluffs in
the vicinity to decay above ground