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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

Randolph Macon College.-The Socie-
ty of Alumni of this Institution will be sd-
dressed at their next annual meeting, which
takes place on Wednesday, the 18th Of
June. BY William c. Dnob, Of Raleigh,
\. e.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19
DIED,

On Friday night, the 9th inst, after short i'll
OF only four days, GEORGE WILLIAM, infant
Of George d. and Mary Ann Davis Of this place,
aged two years and seventeen days
Sleep loved one, swectly sleep.
Nough, shall disturb thy rest
We with thy parents weep
While thon art with the plcst. D. L.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

MAYoR OF PETERsBuRG.-John bod
son, Esq. was elected Mayor Of Peters
burg on Monday. The vote stood for
Dodson SIT, John Patterson so, J. c.
Patton 10.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

The Ms. of the "Illiad," now in the
Museum, is mostly written upon backs and
covers of letters, and other fragments of pa
pers, evincing that it was not without rea-
son the poet was called paper sparing
Pope"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19
. FRENCH AND AMERICAN

Millinery. FORSPRING And S UM-
MER.-The subscriber has just returned from the
Northern cities. with his usual supply Of the above
goods, consisting Of Bonnets. Ribbons, Flowers.
&c &c. Ladies in town and country particula-
rIy invited call aud examine this beautiful stock
mar 3l-ifts X. +. HENING.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19
Vl.cTrcasury Dcpart,iic,.t,

The management OF this Department
of the National Government (says the Mo-
bile Advertiser) is thus complimentary
spoken of by the Washington correspon-
dent of the Louisville (Ky.) Courier,
"Mr. Corwinthc Secretary of the Treas
ury, is still in feeble health, though attend
ing partially to the arduous duties of his
office. He will leave in few weeks for
Ohio, wherehe will remain until his strength
is entirely restored. That Department of
the Government never was better manag
ed than at present, and its whole machine
nv is more systematizcd and more simple
than ever before, -,
"Mr Corwin is greatly aided by Col.
Hodge, his assistant, who is one of the
most laborious men connected with our
Government He labors from twelve to
sixteen hours of twcnty-four, and never
seems to flag in wcll-doing."
Concurring entirely in the preceding
expression Of opinion in regard to the
present management of the Treasury De
partment, under its present distinguished
head, and also as to the qualifications and
efficiency of the Assistant Secretary Of that
Department, (Gol. Hodge,) we transfer
the above to our columns for the purpose
OF saying so much and also to have the
pleasure of stating that. though Mr.. Cor
win has been lately indisposed, he has en-
tirely recovered, and was probably never
in better health and condition than he is at
this moment.-Ndt. Int
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

PowHArAN-Wc have omitted to state
that VIM. c. Scott esq, at the recent spc-
cial election in Powhatan, was returned,
without opposition, member ofthe House
of Delegates, to Gil the vacancy created by
his own resignation. Wings and Demo
Gratis alike voted for him. 1.-The Demo
Gratis at one time, says the Wing; had a
candidate (Mr. VIM. Old, jr..) in the field,
but so soon as it was ascertained that Mr..
Scott was rot DISTINGUISHED, that gentle
man, with the consent and appreciation Of
his party, magnanimously withdrew
a compliment butrarcly extended to pub
lie man.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

TnE TOBACCO CRoP.-A gentleman
who has just travelled through Mullen
burg, Daviess, Henderson, and Ohio coun-
ties informs us that the early tobacco plants
on the high and open lands in those coun-
ties are all killed by the frosts. We be-
lieve that this is the case in all the river
counties Louisville Journal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19


. FOR RENT-A comfortable Family
II Residence on the hill. Apply to
ma l9-wifts A. WILLIAMS.
- FOR RENT-The Office now occupied
IL BY David w. Burton esq, in the tenement adj
joining Dibrell's Hotel Possession given inmedi-
stely. Apply to
ma l9-ihs THOMAS o. AChEE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

~ tri-weeklssale, Days Of sale viii be Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday The goods offered for
sale will consist in pnrt as follows:
Mahogany Rocking Chairs, Card Tables, Bed
stcnds, Couehes, Mattresses, Hardware and Cutie
ry, Guns and Pistols, Looking Glasses Fancy Soaps,
Colognes, McCas,ar and Bears Oil, Books, Paper,
Candles, Starch, &c, Sc; together with all the
ticles usually found in Auction IIonsc' Private
sales on liberal terms.
ma l9-ts MOSBY & HOLCOMBE, Auct's.
WTAGON FOR SALEs-WE HAVE
w an excellent new Two-Iiorsc Wagon on
hand which We will sell very low.
MOSBY g. HOLCOMBE,
An.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

ANOTHER BuRaLARy-Thes store of Mr..
uecrge Bagby was broken open and en-
tered, on Thursday night last, and some
Fifty or sixty dollars were stolen, together
with draught of $500, the payment of
which, however, Mr.. b. can stop. This
was no doubt the work Of accomplices Of
! the man arrested several days ago. Is it
not time our citizens were organizing Wig
lance committees to arrest The progress of
these burglarsl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

We are deeply PANIED to announce the
death, at 3 o'clock on yesterday morning
at Airfeld, in Henrico county, of our friend
Richard d. Gooch, Esq, editor of the
Southern Planter. We have known him
long and well, and can bear CORDIAL testi-
mony to his strong mind, varied acquire
ments and warm heart. Like all men, he
had his foiblcs, but his virtues won for him
many devoted friends Peace to his ash
es Eng. of JTednesdaY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

Sussex Glass 3s-Wholc 8 % 66. $500
Do FIX 5t-Nos. &c Al 20
Monongrlia 50 q 80 50.-.--..--.-.50
Prizes are still afoai Mt
ma lg-lt a. F. WIlITTEMDRES.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19
I our Obedlent servant,
A. III. BRISBANE.

TIE FRiCHTFUL TORNADO AT RALEIGH,
n. Chic Raleigh papers comes to US
with full details of the terrific storm OF
wind which passed over that city on Sun
day afternoon last, spreading ruin and de-
vastation before it. The Register gives a
list Of the sufferers, and says:
at seems to have been confined within
a belt ola hundred yards,or perhaps more,
in width, and passing through the city
from southwest TO northeast, trampled
every obstacle to its progress, within that
compass, under foot, with the velocity of
lightning and the power of an army of gi-
ants-uprooting the largest trees, over
throwing chimneys and fences, unroofng
houses, and in three instances, actually
lifting the houses themselves from their
foundations and shivering them to the
earth-bcsides doing, in other ways, very
considerable damage to property. For
tunately there was not a singleinstance of
serious personal injury. We have heard
of several remarkable escapes, and of one
or two bruised limbs, but how there should
have been no one killed is almost unac-
countable The tract ofthc hurricane, af-
terthc storm had spent its rage, was in
deed an appalling and dreary spectacle. ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

n - THE FUNERAL SERMON Of the late
THOMAS PoIsDExTER, will be preached
at 81. Stephens Church. Bedford county, on the
4th Sunday in this month, by the Rev. Mr.. Doni-
plant May 49, 1851.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

All the road between this place and
Staunton is now under contract.-CAar-
lottesrWe JEFF.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

The AMERICAN MEDICAL Associations,
recently assembled in Charleston 5. Cad
journed on Friday of last week after an
agreeable and happy termination OF It's Ia
bours, 10 meet again in Richmond, Va, on
sse FIRST Tuesday in May 1859.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

TnE STATE CONVENTION for remodel
hing the Constitution of Maryland brought
its iabours toa close on Monday last, when
;tadjcurned sire die after having been m
session more than SIX months. We have not
yet seen a copy Of the constitution, but
MANY notifications ofthe old onehave been
in,roducedS The vote of the people will
be taken on Tin June and Il ratified by them,
], will 60 into effect on 4th July next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

'Mr. Vanclcve is partner of Mr.. James
Hoy, the gentleman who has recently been
among US trying to get the Gas Company
organized hcre.-Ed. TW.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19
Range Of the Thcrmo meter.

REPORTED FOR TIE 'sIReIsIAS' BY
D. b. PAYNE d. FRO, BOOKSELLERS,
Main 81, Lyachburg, Va.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

y =
organized hcrc-Ed. Var.
~
The Merchant Bank" chartered by the last
Virginia Legislature. is about going into operat on
ut Lynchburg.--.iier. Ga:eltS.
The Gazette, we regret to say, is mis-
taken. 1t was thought at one time that
capitalists would promptly take the re-
qusite amount Of stock to organize the
Company, bit so far from doing so, we
understand not dollar of it has been sub
scribcd. This is unaccountablc but ii
is presumed they are deferred from in
vesting funds in it, by what is regarded
the stringent provisions of the charter, and
more especially by the clause making the
Stockholders individually responsible
Whilst we are inclined to think the SEN
ate inserted this feature in the charter out
of pure wantonness, we are of opinion, as
we have heretofore shown that, it amounts
practically to nothing, after all, more than
u simple surety for the State. An intelli-
gent gentleman Of capital, who has paid
much attention to the subject of Banking,
and who has a large amount OF funds in
vested in Northern Stocks, informs us that
tho charters of nearly all the independent
Banks Of the Northern States, contain
similar provisions to the "Merchant's
Banks" charter. and yet capitalists there
are eager to invest In their Stocks. We
publish an article in ,o-day's paper show
ing there is no reason to fear the bank
ruptcy of Virginia, yet awhile at least
Her credit ought to be as good as that of
any State. Besides, we are not prepared
TO say the principle of personal response
bility is not founded in justice and there
fore sanctioned by prudence. At all c.
vents, it seems the doctrine has no terror
for Northern capitalists, and in this in
stance it should have none for ours.
Whether the Stock will be taken in the
new Bank or not, we are not prepared to
say-certainly the indications a0'c, are not
nattcring., Possibly it may be design
cd by those who have the matter in
charge to waive solicitations for subscrp-
tons for the present, with the view of
asking some notifications of the charter
at the next session of the Legislature.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

49, J. I. THORNTON, ESQ, of Farmvil.e.
-0>1-- Va, viii represent the UsIos SocIErf of
Hampdea .Sidaey College; at the next Apnuo, Com
rnencenaent on the lth OF June next. The public
generally respectfully invited TO attend.
May Billie COMMITTEE
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

ALWAYS TnAR-The editor ofthe fish
imingo (Miss.) Union closes an article de-
fning his position, by saying:-
We are rowers in the democratic ship
When it sails smoothly we are thar
When the tempest roars we are thar: If
she founders in the gale we viii be liar
But when light breeze, and gentle RULED
waves-all safe tcotton II cents and ne
groes $1,000, and other things in proper
tion,) the stcersman and many of the row.
ers, start for trip over Niagara Falls, we
are thar too-but pulling the back stroke
Ike the ID.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

Sat far enticiag IFye.-At New
York George A. Scherf has brought an
action against Edward l.. Srzadewzky, a
Pole, for enticing away his wife, laying the
damages at $4,000. The parties are
young-the lady about %. The defence
is that the plaintiff was never legally mar
RED and that the lady came voluntarily to
live with the defendant
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-19

Gold Tens with Pencils, Gpld Pencils
Which be offers 10 his customers md tho public
generally at very low price,, pnd in qnaDNtiss W
suit ID. H. LYMAN, Bunk Sisars.
uar 97-.3uif
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30
Interesting from Albany.

TIE CANAL CONTRACTS TO IE coAPLKTED-NEw or
FlcIRs PREIAslSG FOR BUsIYEss-THE KossUrH
FUND, ETC.
ALBANY, Dec 20, 1851
Tie Board Of Canal Commissioners and Engineers
have been engaged, since yesterday morning, in aot
ting work 20 contractors 1t is intended to complete
the whole and confirm the contracts made by the present
Canal Beard. The names Of none Of the si,cessfal
bidders yet given will they be u1t the whole
matter fnslly disposed Of which will be Wednesday.
Randall, Wright, Cook, and ftzhugh, the STATE
offeers elect are In the city, making Preparations
70 enter on their duties Thursday.
d.. joel A Wing. leading and su ,cessfu practitioner
Of ne dcine in this city for than quarter OF
century hes physically and ments y pro,trate from
which 1t Is not tuppotee he viii ever recover
only $500 yet know TO have been suS scribed In
this city, &c the Kossuth fund.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30
Death Of Jenny Land. Mother.

In consequence Of the intelligence of the death Of
her mother, having reached Jenny Lind yesterday
morning, the Swedish Nightingale withdraws her
series Of concerts, and will not sing in New York.
she intended The letter had arrived in this country
long since, but was following her from place to
place, and only reached her now. We regret the
ahietion very much. The following card has been
issued BY her manager
A CARp-To ruE PrrtIc.--Tu consequence Of intell.
gence received this morning Of the sudden death Of her
mother VI lie Jenny Lind Il unable to give her proposed
series q In New York The tickets already sold
will be redeemed application at the ticket ONCE Messrs
Chickering'S warerooms, 2o5 Broadway, between the
hours Of "a NJ and r. NJ. tomorrow, Tuesday the
soth. and all parties having claims against Mile Jenny
Lind are requested TO send them addressed TO me By
Wednesday noon O. 3. SEXTON,
Agent for Mile Jenny Lind
1es IRyfxe Hover. Goth Dec-lP M.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30
ADVERTISRMRSrS RESRWED EVERY Day.
POST OFFICE NOTICE,

posT OFFICE. CHATHAM SQUARE, CORNER or
- Laet Broaoway.-hails for Eprope rer etenmer NJ.
hUpA-.ietmr Bags will cie.e AZ iris once on wednesday
etinst Alto o'clock, NJ, for Lverpool, London Ire.
france all parts Of Germany. and other foreign cow
tries. AARON sWARTS.
MAIL STEAMER EUROPA, ToR LTvERPooL-LET.
" ter and Newspaper Bags for England Irelar a. France
sermsny and All other parts Of Europe viii eioe AZ the
broadway Post Once. mo, CIV Broadway near Canal 80
V morrow wednesday, morning, at 10 o'clock The
JAMES G. uARRrorr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30
From Buenos Ayres.

BOtfoN. Dec 70. IsOI.
Letters have been received here Buenos Ayrcs
November ID. Urquiza was q. Montsvldeo preparing
70 invade Buenos Ayres Ills army IL said TO be twenty
thousand strong and will be ready 10 march In about
six weeks Rosss is using every exertion to meet him
Every native capable Of bearing IL impressed into
the army, and In consequence the lower classes
badly dsposed towards him The opinion Of the letter
writers that Rosas will be overthrow In the
time wool and hides cannot be brought into market and
will rule Nah, n well as -four.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30
INSTRUCTION.

ELqcuIIoN THE LANGUAGES, AND GENERAL
Educaton-The subscriber has had charge Of vsrion
collegiate institutons and public Schools NE will exhbi,
numerous tssm from the principal ctes and
rom many journals According 20 bis system he laugh
many sngssses IN an sTo. Incredibly short period Pc
artistic and dramatic method Gestures will be t,uSb. h.
conormsnee with the principles Of sculpture and
and the rreeepts Of The ancient srsors Eioqaencs.
cording 70 cicero and Quintsn constitutes The hishee
mssns OF advsnesmsnt and ambition in every free state
Address, post raid, ". ", New York city. ~'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30

" "
The duty Of prentng 70 Gentleman suitable and sppro.
rratq ~ a. 70 moat ladies deult end yet II they
will visit CANTREiL's Ladies Shoe Est,bi shment SO
Bowery they will tnd that he has prepared for them
the articles We refer 70 bis embroidered toilet slippers
Taste cannot conceive anything more leauifu comfort
suUettnyhing 90 aFreeabe, The privilege Of throwing
aside heavy pair Of csin loots during business
hours and encssnr the feet in paf Of these slippers will
eNcea Pleasant recollection o. the river and the
tine VII te an evidence q her taste discrimination ard
Judgment Cantre establishment contains every variety
Of ladies' raiters slippers bushins, ties &C. prominent
among which hs famous Alpine Caters the emily feet
covering that should be In winter BY females Can
tells prices are exceedingly reasonable and his stock very
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30

NOtice..-.R. Fisher, Jr., Matchmaker
AAa yeWeer, late Of 33l Broadway would inform his old
friends and that he has Cd bic pac Of bust
his stock fne Watches Jeyelry and sysrware which
he will sell them - lew not lover than they csn buy in
The city H. FISHER. JR, - Fulton stxeeS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30

KossuTH " WAsHINGToS-The reception Of
Kossuth in Washington will be watched with
great deal Of anxiety and curiosity The first op-
position 10 his doctrine Of "non-intervention to
prevent intervention was raised by the press OF
Warrington, no doubt stimulated by the Depart
nent Of state and the Executive. Mr.. Webster
was one Of the frst connected with the government
TO excite theSaa2es and animate the fsnciss OF Nos
snlh in a foreign land. His celebrated Hulsemann
letter went far beyond the GOODNESS Of diplomacy,
piupging almost in the midst Of fantarona1e; he
stimulated the resolution under which United
states vessel was sent up the Mediterranean to
bring Kossuth to this country-excited the Presi-
dent 10 bring Kossuth before Congratulated
Mr.. Foote TO introduce bis resolution Of welcome
and at ,he end of all these movements, he turns
round short corner, stops Congress, excites the
washington press against him, and throws poor
kossuth on the hands Of the famous Jackson Asso-
citation, with Blair at its head and Rves at its tail
lthe cid printers TO the Kitchen Cabinet).
The reception Of Kosruth at Washington, among
these eddies and counter currents OF humbug pre-
te1tion, and patriotism, will, therefore, ie very
Anusirg and very interesting TO the philosophical
observers in this country, and particularly to US,
who bave got through the Kossuth cholera, and
are very rapidly returning 10 .ommon sen'e and
eoE5-.cl,.Ise,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-30

The ART. UNION LOTTERY AaAN.--We publish
in another part Of this days paper, o oommani,s-
ton on the subjec. Of the Art Union lottery II
gymnastics from the board Of managers, or directors,
Of that Institution, and purports to be reply to
the numerous charges that have been made against
that body in connection with their nismanage snt
of its Affairs.
In giving place to this communication, We do
DO more than comply with the rule which has
always been our guide as journalist, viz to hear
both sider. At the same time, we cannot help cay.
ing that so far from its being defence agains. the
charges repeatedly made against the directors of
the Art Union, in our opinion ii gives more force
to them--streng thens rather than weakens, the n.
To use mild word, it is very ab asive document.
When q man or a number Of men, resort to abuse
TO vndcate themselves, it is at least pin,a face
evidence of their guilt. Indeed, it abeunds with
abuse not only othe artists whom the directors have
sighted, but of all who dare to find fault with the
manner in which they have conducted the affairs OF
the Art Union The clique who govern that con-
Germ, or We might say, have misgoverned it for a
number years psst-re elect themselves from year
20 year, purchase paintings Of such artists they
please-many of them daubs-keep the prices paid
secret, lump the expenses, despocaly reject paint
ings from all artists who are too independent to
bow to the dictation Of a few men who assume to
possess al the discrimination, and all the taste and
judgment OF the fine arts extant; and yet they are
not responsible for what they do! This is certainly
nice state Of things; and how long, We would in
qrire Of these sapient gentlemen, will the public
tolerate il Not long, We trow. The endorsement
Of few xrtists will not be sufficient to keep them
in their places, so tina. they may hoodwink the
public for another year. 1t only the other day
that card was published, signed by twenty. one
artists, indicating the directors, and warransing
them as enttles 10 public confidence The follow.
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re are their names


Is it not very strange that out Of some two hun
cred and Fifty or three hundred artists in this city
alone, only twenty or twen,y.one could be induced
to sign the card in question! No doubt great
exertiors were made to procure signatures but
another such victory would destroy those whom the
card was intended TO benefit. 1t is very likely, too
that the artists who signed that card are those who
have been favored by the direc.ors-who have been
allowed to skim the milk-and whose pictures have
been purchased to the wrongful exclusion of others
"CsIds' Of every kind. nowadays, are rather
pisious documents, and don't 90 for much, any.
where.
Itsppears that the directors Of the Art Union
lottery are confident Of retaining their Offices for
another year, despite Of every :hing. Well, let
them try it. AS usual, We suppose tn, will pre-
pose, In a tremendous hurry, list Of their own
names as eficers for the ensuing twelve months
and while the audience anxious for the DIR awning
to take place rs possible in orde that they
may Lot be kept away from their homes till one CT
two O'Clock in the N 3rniug, the question viii be
called, and the vote taken. Now, one VOID to
those who are convinced, as are, that the affairs
Of the insti luton have been mismsnsged; that it's
funds have been misappked by the party in power;
that undue favortism has been shown; and that
unless Few board Of directors be elected, the
whole concern will die and become extinc. before
another year. Let all such, and particularly the
two hundred ard fsty artists who did no: sign the
card, call meeting, and agree upon an opposition
ticket; let them insist up,n the question being
taken upon it. lie, them nominate candidates In
whom the public have confidence, and who are
known TO keep their cash accounts in such a man
Ter that no charge Of defsulting can be brough,
against them. This will be constitutional, re-
publican, and American procedure; and unless
there is something very rotten indeed in Denmark,
there will be no objection made to it, Our OWE
opinion is, that the present directors of the Ar;
Union should 90 cat Of Office with the present
corrupt Common Council. Both have lost pablo
confidence.