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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-14

DEATH OF LIEUT.. PRIcE.-We learn
from the Treasury Department that Second
Lieut.. William Il. Price, of the revenue
cutter service, died on board the United
States revenue barque "Polk,' at San
Francisco, California, Oh the goth Of Feb
ruary last.-RcpubHc.
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decade. These, with the rapid development
of her physical and industrial interests, prove
the growing prosperity and expanding resources
of the Old Dominion. and establish her stocks
upon an impregnable basis. Capitalists can,
therefore, safely pursue the investigation, with
a certain assurance that so soon as her stocks
shall be well known in market they will rise
to an equality with the best, and thereby real
ize handsome advance to those who possess
the enterprise to patronize them.
Our Virginia friends will. however, pardon
us for reminding them that astute dealers, fore
seeing the splendid profit which will accrue
from the verication of these opinions, will
make the usual professional effort to disparage
until they can procure their stocks, when the
same machinery Will be employed to appreciate
and initiate them. Such is the history of all
stocks introduced into new market. Those
which are substantial, are ultimately estab
lished by investigation those that are un-
sound, collapse beyond the possibility of inaa-
ton. From this conflict Of interests the Viz
ginia stocks have nothing to apprehend
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THE REPUBLIC.

stricted by law; and their franking privilege exs
tends, beyond the expiration Of their official
term, to the time of the meeting Of the next
succeeding Congress on the first Monday in
December.
The statement, too, that printers may ex-
change prices current free Of postage, is erro-
neous; and so, also, is the assertion that ''post-
age stamps Of the denomination of one, tlco, and
SIC cents viii be transmitted to postmasters," :"
&c. The only postage stamps now in use are
of the denomination of one, three, and twelve
cents.
The above are the most important errors no
tlced, but there are still other mistakes in the
tables referred to which are liable to mislead
The object in calling attention to the matter
is to caution postmasters against placing too
great reliance on unauthorized newspaper state
ments Of this kind, and to remind them that the
official tables of postages, with which they
have recently been furnished, are believed to
be substantially correct, andshould be followed
by them. If changes are made by postal trea-
ties or otherwise, we presume they will be Off
cally advised of such changes.
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The New Postage Tables.

We are requested to state that the postage
tables and accompanying statements prepared
for and published in the New York Courier
and Enquirer of the 23d ultimo are, in many
important particulars, incorrect.
For instance, in the first table, under the
head of "Sea Letters" the postage on letter
weighing J ounce, conveyed not over $500
miles, is stated to be 30 cents, and so cents if
the letter weighs - ounces; whereas 40 cents
is the | / ounce, and 90 cents the q ounce rate
for such letters. Again, under the.same head, i,
instead of 60 cents for the | ! ounce, and 81 GO
for the 2. ounce letter when the distance er-
seeds 2 500 miles, it should be 80 cents for the
4 ounce and ST. 20 for the y ounce letter
so sent.
In the same table, the direction--"prepay-
ment required, except TO German States'--is
also erroneous, prepayment being required in
some cases and not required in others, as stated
in the tables furnished TO postmasters from the
General Post Office.
The rates in the table under the head
Countries in transit through the United
States" are likewise all inaccurate, except in
regard to Chagres and places in the West In
dies or Gulf Of Mexico, to which letters may
be sent by British packet from New York.
This table was probably copied from the circular
of instructions to postmasters, appended TO the
% details under the postal treaty with Great
Britain;" but by the new law nearly all the
rates therein stated are changed, (noi being
fixed by treaty,) and all necessary informa
ton in regard to the rates Of postage to the
places named being given in the general tables
just published, il was deemed advisable TO omit
altogether the table in question.
Under the head of "Franking Privilege" it
is stated that members Of Congress may frank
documents mot exceeding three pounds in
weight" and that their franking privilege is
"to cease upon the expiration Of their official
term" This is not 50. The weight Of public
documents, which they may frank, is not re-
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LYnchburg VirgInian.

We observe that this sterling Wing paper,
which was deprived of its editorial conductor
by a late deporable tragedy, has been commit
ted to Mr.. JAMES MCDONALD.
This gentleman, in neat and modest ad-
dress to the readers of the Vnginian, gives
earnest-which from personal acquaintance we
know he will fulfl-of an able and honorable
advocacy of the principles upon which the
Virginian was established. Nor is it an idle
compliment to express our confidence that Mr.
McDoNALD will prove no unworthy successor
of the very able men who have conducted the
Tirginiqn
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Army Court-DYartiaI.

The military court martial, recently convened in
this city for the trial of General Tacott the chief
of the Ordnance Department, is composed of, per-
haps, the most distinguished officers ever con-
vened in similar capacity. This body draw
ing their abors to close. Yestesday for the first
time since they have been in session. many ladies
were in attendance; and the number Of auditors,
generally, greater than any previous occa-
sion.
| We have heretofore stated the grounds on which
General Talcott gncd-charges which
deeply affected his reputation as an officer and
gentleman
| Mr.. Carlisle, the counsel for General Talcott
yesterday read the defence of his Client the time
consumed being just one hour.
| To the first charge, Ga violation of the l32d arti-
Gle of the regulations for the government of the
Ordnance Department" in sanctioning contract
for supplies to be made and carried into effect with
out the sanction of the Secretary of War, he says
that if he did make contract, which was unau-
thorizcd and improper, nothing can be clearer than
that his offence not violation of this article
! but, in fact and in law, he made no contract,
neither general nor special.
! With regard to the second charge, "wilful die
obedience of orders and instructions from the Sec
retary of War in relation to contract for sup
| ples,'' he ventured to affirm that precedent
| could be produced where charges of wilful disobe
dience of instructions made, that the orders
and instructions not given. But this, he says
was no fault of the Judge Advocate, whose ability
! fits him to the gown of the barrister with the
same ease and grace that he does the sword and
epaulettes
As to the third, "conduct unbocoming an officer
and gentleman" among other things making a
declaration which was positively and wilfuy
/ false, and intended to deceive the Secretary of
War;" by authorizing and procuring, and causing
to be made ga contract for the purchase of large
amount Of ordnance storcs--to wit, shot and
shells-which he, the said Talcott, knew, and had
previously reported to the Secretary Of War, were
not needed for the public service; such conduct be-
ing abuse Of the authority of his office, breach
of the trust reposed in him, and unbecoming an
officer and gentleman" he denies that he made
such contract authorized it, and, referring to
his conversations with the Secretary of War, says
that in his mind was one thing and in that of the
Secretary another.
! In conclusion, he returned his thanks TO the
court for the attention they manifested towards
him during the trial, and to the Judge Advocate
for the courtesy with which he had discharged his
duty.
! The Judge Advocate remarked that he would
submit the case without argument
! The room then ordered to be cleared; and
after some time spent in consultation by the board,
an adjournment took place.
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Fiscal Condition and Resources OF Virginia

Fiscal Condition and Resources or Virginia.
Upon examining correspondence between
Governor FLOYD and Mr.. j. ii. CARTER, of
Baltimore, we were struck with surprise that
so little appeared to be known Of the fiscal at
fairs Of this great Commonwealth. 1t seems
that a change of policy in the sale of State
bonds has rendered necessary the exposition
embodied in the correspondence and documents
accompanying it, The stocks Of Virginia have
been but little known in the northern or foreign
market; they are little quoted in the prices cur
rent; nor do they, TO any extent, form the me-
dunn of remittance. In this we think the ad-
ministration of her fiscal system has heretofore
been defective. We are glad to see that it is
to be changed, and that the securities Of Vir-
gnia are to be in future offered under circum-
stances which will ensure their proper appre-
citation. AS a fair Illustration of the disadvan-
tages under which she has heretofore labored
we annex quotations of recent sales of American
stocks in London:
AMERICAN SEcUaIrIEs.-Messrs. Bell & Son state
that the demand for American State securities for
the continent, and for investment of money at
home, still continued in London; and during the
week ending on the 10Th ult good business has
been done at the following quotations:
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Hon, Edward stanly.

This gallant, true-hearted, and able Wing
has again been nominated as the Wing candi-
date for Congress in the Eighth Congressional
district of North Carolina, by the General
Committee of Correspondence of the late
Wing Convention, whose duty it was made
by the convention, in case Mr.. WASHING
TON declined, to consult together and Sc
lect the candidate most acceptable to the
freemen Of the district. After correspondence,
careful inquiry, and mature deliberation, the
committee found that MIR. SrANLY was the
choice of the district, and that his nomination
would be cordially received by all portions OF
the same.
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THE REPUBLIC
WASHINGTON:
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY s, 1851.

ssThe series of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me as a settlement, in princig,.e
and substance-a final danger
GUS and exciting subjects which they embraced p
"By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation thstsurrounded
Us, and have a firm, distinct and legal ground
Ito rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will jus
tify me IN ExRoRTISe NY ceUETRYMRE TO RALLY
UPON AND MAIsTAIN THAT GROUND as the best, if
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
70 the country, and maintaining inviolae the in
tegrity of the Union.'
[PREsIDENr FILLMoRE's MESSAGE.
sTThe Presidents message, at the opening of the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion of all
those associated with him in the Executive admin
istration OF the Government, in regard to what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
sures Of last session. That opinion is, that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
final settlement Of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from impertections, yet, in their
neutrality-suspicious. and connexion, they formed
a system of compromise the most conciliatory
and best for the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
opinions, and that therefore they should be ad-
hered to, until time and experience should de-
monstrate the necessity of further legislation to
guard against evasion or abuse. Thatopinion, so
ia- as | know, remains entirely unchanged, and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace ofthe country requires this; the security OF
the Constitution requires this; and everyconside-
nation of the public good demands this II the
Administration cannot stand upon heprinciples
ofthe message il does not expect to stand at all
[DANIEL wEBsrER's Letter TO the Union Meeting
at TVestchester.
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The New London D.,Iv Chron,cle

We are gratifed to observe that this spirited
and entertaining newspaper, edited and pub
lished at New London, Connecticut, by Messrs
DANIELS & GARDNER, has recently been en-
larged in its dimensions, which is sign of its
prosperity, and Of the good taste Of the New
Londoners. There is an habitual good sense
in the paragraphs ofthe Chronicle which causes
that journal to be read, quoted, and admired faI
away from its immediate locality.
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BIoGRAPHY OF MAJoR l.. p. MoSTGoMERY.-Tho
Biography of Maj. Lemuel Purncll Montgomery, of
the United States army, who was killed in leading
the charge the battle ofthe Horscshoe, he27th
of March 1914, is in press and will be shortly pub
lshed 1t is written by the Rev. j. Il. Headley.
Mr. C. p. Montgomery, the brother of this gallant
officer, is the agent for the work throughout the
United States, and Mr.. Warden, curator of the Ma
tional Institute, will act as special agent for the
work in this city. Major Montgomery pistols
have recently been presented to the National In
stitue by his brother, the holsters and sverbus of
which, we informed, we're originally presented
by General Andrew Jackson to Colonel Hugh
Montgomery, the father Of Major l.. P. and Mr.
c. p Montgomery. Those who take pride in our
military annals will doubtless be much gratifed
at the pcrusa Of the biography of Major Mont,
gomcry.
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Arrival of the "Empire CITY,"

The Empire City" arrived at New York
early on Sunday morning, bringing over mil
lion and half of gold, one hundred and seven.
ty-five passengers, and the California mails to
the lst of June.
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BLUE RosE.-Thc horticulturists of Paris (says a
correspondent of the New York Erpress) have sue
cceded by artificial crossings in obtaining a natu-
raj rose Of blue color, which ia the fourth color
obtained by artificial means--ihat and the yellow
tea rose, the black purple rose and the striped
being all Inventions and the result of skilful
scientific gardening.
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Amongst these the securities Of Virginia are
not mentioned, there being none in market
Yet, without invidious discrimination, stocks
might readily be pointed out in the list now
selling for more than Virginia stocks, which
cannot compare with her own in any of the ele-
ments which render such investments desir-
able.
Ithas heretofore been the policy of Virginia
to sell exclusively to her own citizens. She
has annually sold about 10000 This was
sufficient for her fiscal wants, and represented
the annual accumulation of domestic capital
seeking permanent investment in State secu-
rites.
Indifferent, probably averse, to the introduc-
tion of foreign capital, Virginia has lost the
benefit of competition for her stocks. They
have rarely been above par, whilst those Of
other States, and even Of corporate cities, have
been negotiated at premium.
From the same cause there has been here
tofore no authentic explanation of the State
investment, no array of her resources, Offered
to the capitalists of Europe and America;
whilst, in addition to the want of official in
formation in the stock market, the authorities
Of Virginia have labored under other disadvan-
tages.
Until recently her fiscal system has wanted
those facilities of sale and transfer which are
indispensable.
The payment of her interest has been made
at the treasury alone. upon formallty of ap-
plication very inconvenient to non-residents.
The authorities of the State have contented
themselves with the official exhibit annually
made they have taken no pains to publish
abroad the true condition of the treasury, moi
have theycounteracted the extraordinary impress
sions in regard to the amount Of the debt, and
the value Of her investments. The facts stated
by Governor FLOYD will therefore surprise
many who have not looked at the substantial
wealth and renewed progress Of Virginia. Thi,
will disabuse the minds Of those who believed
that the State was in declining condition. Il
will also remove a prejudice created by the op
position of large section of the State to the
foundation Of State debt for internal improve
ment.
WE pretend not to say that the opponents 0
internal improvement in Virginia have beer
actuated by any wish to destroy the credit o
the State, nor TO intimate that they would, un
der any circumstances, oppose the taxation ne
cessary TO meet the obligations of the treasury
OF this they stand acquitted, by uniform decla
rations that they abhor repudation, and by tn
punctual payment of the increased taxation rem
dered necessary by the progress Of the improve
ments. But the la e and influential party op
posed to internal improvement habitually dc
nounce the system as unjust, because the sec
The republic., 1851-07-08

Mr.. Attorney General CRrrTENDEN left this
city on Saturday morning upon visit to Ken
lucky. His lady is already there, having pre-
ceded him by several weeks-Eatel
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Appolntments by the President.

DAVID A BoKEE, Naval officer, New York, vice
Philip Hone, deceased.
EGBERT BENSON, Appraiser at Large,vice Matthias
b. Edgar, declined.
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RELEAsE or pEnross rRom pnIsor.-The RnI.1

RELEASE OF DEBTORS FROM PRIsoN.-The Balm
more Patriot, of the 9Th July instant, says;
yesterday morning the persons confiuedi in Jail
for non-payment of debts were brought on writ
OF habeas corpus, before Judges Frick and Le-
grand, to decide whether, under the new constitu.
ton, which went into effect yesterday, they ought
not to be discharged. Henry May, esq, appeared
for the debtors, and Il. Parkin Scott esq. for one
of the creditors. The question was submitted
without argument, and the court decided that the
debtors must be discharged"
Though far from believing that the numerous
changes which are taking place in the organic law
of various States at the present time arc bene
fetal TO the communities in which they arc made,
we nevertheless regard the adjustment of impris-
onment foe debt, in it's prospective operation cspe-
cially, as one of the substantial ameiorations OF
the age.
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oRATIoN OF ths HON. DANIEL wERsrrR

On the occasion Of laying the cornerstone OF
tie Extension Of The Capitol, on The 4th Of
July, 1851.
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The Fourth.

The observance of tho National Anniversary
which has just passed, has been peculiar. Very
many places made no prctensions to a cclebra.
ton. Tho hunkers in others had celebrations.
but judging from the reports We have seen, they
were generally spiritless-whatoser spirit there
was being Of the ardent kind. The day wos
more generally consecrated to pleasure jaunts
and social amusements, than to those displays
of patriotism we have been accustomed to wit.
ness. For once, those who have been deemed
shameless, were almost compelled to blush
With slavery triumphant; the Fugitive Law in
full force, as the lates. evidence of its triumph,
and our degradation. A law which brands
every citizen as slave.catcher, it was a little
too much for the hypocricy even of the self
elected patriots and saints-to glorify their in.
dependence and boast of their country's honor
in the line of freedom. Especially was it too
much as they are just now particularly engaged
in swearing afrcsh, allegience to this law.
They were thus compelled by sense of their
own shame to stay at home and be quict-to
submit to comparatively Insignificant demon
strations-or gulp down toasts, with horrible
grimace, uttering sentiments in favor of freedom
to class, to which it has been treason to refer
sentiments which none but fanatics, would
have thought Of offering in other years, or had
they, been offered would have subjected him,
who presented them to terrible indignation or
perhaps to summary election.
The grand and enthusiastic demonstrations
were those which were undertaken somewhat,
in the spirit of the event they commcmorated
with some sense of the national degradation,
and determination to protect themselves and
emancipate their country. Truo they need yet
another baptism into the spirit of those Pa.
triarchs they honor-who were willing to repu-
diato the Constitution they had idolized-and
dissolve the Union even with their mother-la
when that Constitution and Union became tho
instruments of injustice and oppression. But
progress fer the future is written upon the his.
tory of the past, and the developments of this
National Anniversary, will inspire the friends
of freedom with hope.
The largest and most enthusiastic gathering.
was held at Worcester, Mass, and addressed by
]. p. Hale, andothers.
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Convention Of the Free Democracy,

The Free Democracy of Ohio by their COM
mittee appointed for the purpose at Ravenna,
on the Goth ult., have called State Mass Con-
vcntion to be held at Columbus ON Thursday,
the 2lst day of August next.
The call is accompanied by an address setting
forth the evils with which slavery now oppresscs
us and the dangers it threatens. 1t condemns in
manly tone the malignant spirit of false and
cowardly conservatism which it charges upon
Federal and State politicians. II also aAirms
of many of tho ministers of religion, THAT
they arc confederate with the Politicians against
tho rights and liberties of the people, and arc
impudently teaching in the name of the God
OF Truth, the infamous lie of the divine right
Of arbitrary power and the duty of passive obe-
dienco from the people. The call is signed by
e. Wade, Samuel Lewis, James L. Gage and
IL. b. Spellman.
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New Mexico.

Tho Legislature of tho Territory of New
Mexico assembled on the 23d Of June. The
Government recommends that tho obligations
should be moro clearly defined between Master
and poems, and is quite puzzled to know what
to do with the Pueblo Indians partially civil
lized tribe who arc in possession of some of
their best lands. The difficulty originating in
desire to tax in connexion with an unwilling
ness to enfranchise them. He also recommends
the exclusion of colored persons from the Ter
ritory, in the following paragraph the falsehood
and grossness of which is only equalcd by the
injustice of the measure proposed.
Free negroes are regarded as nuisances in
every State and Territory il tho Union, and
whore they are tolerated, society is most degrad-
ed. trust the Legislature will pass law that
will prevent their entrance into this Territory
The disgusting degradation to which society is
subjected by their presence, is obvious to all,
and demands prohibitory act of the severest
character
The man who is capable Of uttering such
sentiments as the above, will doubtless be
found willing instrument of the slave power
in the introduction Of chattel slavery. 1t seems
too that the U. S. is about to nationalizo the
system of psOn servitude by defining tho ro-
lations between master and servant. Perhaps
they may have fancy for extending It also.