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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
Authors and Their Iicyynrds.

! We find the following in tie Philadel.
phia city Items.
"The first twenty-lour performances at
the Porte st. Martin theatre, in Paris, Of
George Sands new pastoral drama OF
Cloudie. produced for the treasury the
pretty little sum Of 75,425 francs, about
$4,000. When shall American dramatic
authors see their productions crowned with
such hattering resnltsl"
To this question, there may be several
answers. And frst.
Authors may be worse rewarded a.
nong us than in Paris, either because tho
authors arc bad, or because the public taste
is bad:
Or they may be worse rewarded, be-
cause they themselves are bad, not the pub
lie taste.
Orthey may be better rewarded in Pa
| ris, because the authors are not good but
bad; the public taste being such there, thar
only bad writers are rewarded. But, Sec
ondly. therefore.
The degre in wuieh an author is well re-.
wardcd is no proof either that he or the
public taste is good. Milton got rs for
| the first and ec5 more for the second edi-
ton Of Poradisc Lost; and master Hcadley
the King Of all fustian in prose, probably
got as many thousand doiiars for that his
torical rhodamontade which he has SIAN
derously entitled Washington and lis
Generals" However, thirdly.
The well rewarded piece is by George
Sand; which, we need hardly tell our rca-
dcrs, is the masculine alias assumed along
with male attire, by that dclectablc author
Madame Dudevant, when she turned out
to preach in her books, and to practice out
Of them the doctrine Of marriage to last just
so long as the parties like it. If we arc
not to have well rewarded authors until
they be such as she, long may our authors
stay ill-rewardedl-R Wig.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
r WATCHES AND FINEJEyy-

&SssL lust rec, wed the fincstassortmcnt Of Watch
cs aud Jcwclry which il has ever been his pleasure
to offer to the public.
His stock presents Inducements to all purcha-
sers, especially to those desiring to make Holiday
presents.
He respcctfully osks examination. being sa-
tisfed Of making sales from stock in which to
be found
Fine Huntiag and double back Gold and Silver Le-
yer and plain Watches, Breast Pins. Ear Rings.
Bracelets and Finger Rings of the latest styles Gold
Gaarl, vos, Fob Chlins. Gold and Silver Spectn-
elcs do Thinbcs fine assortment Of Mednons
and Locket4 for Daguerotyncs. Sc, which he il
Determined to sell on the most reasonable tcrmr.-
Call a1d cvamae his stock. Il. w. VICTOR.
n. B.--Wnt,hcs nnd Jewelry repaired at the
shortest notice, nnd on the most reasonntle terms
Dec lo--ts f. w v
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

NOTICE.-The subscriber having obtained
1 Y the exclusive right of retailing Fisk's Metal
ic Burial Cases, takes this method of informing
the people of Lynchbnrg and the surrounding coiu-
try, that he has in his room Main
Street, a lot of the above Cases Of different sizes.
IL would be diiIcnlt task 10 give adequate i'm
preston Of these Cases without personal inspcc-
tioa they perfectly air tight and ndstructable,
and for protecting aud preserving the Dead for
diuary nterments. for vaults. for transportation.
are superior any thing Of the kind before inven-
ted. those unfortunate enough to need the above
Cases can be supplied by s. DlUGUlD.
March l7-.}u.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

BALAAM's SwoRp-A Frenchman who
was exhibiting some sacred relics and other
curiosities, produced among other things,
sword which he assured his visitors was
DE sword dat Balaam had when he
would kill de ass A spectator remarked
that Balaam had no sword, but only wish
ed for one. 'Ver well, dis is de one he
wished for.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
VOL. xxvIII.
TERRY & SIIIELDS,1
MISCELLANEOUS.

TOHN &. MURRELL, ATTORNEY AT
- LAW, CAMPBELL CouRT-HousE, Va, will at
tend the Courts of Campbell, Appomattox and
Pinsylvania. and the Circuit Courts Of Halifax.
Bedford and I.ynchbsrs.
Jan I6-vIy
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
MECHANIC iRTS.
AT THE SIGN or the Red Hat,

- viii be found handsome assortment OF
Moleskin Hats, different styles,
Silk various afaiities and styles.
Black and drab beavers, -
Slouchcs, Mcx;cans and Hanover.
Panama, Guaqueli. Rutland braid, chinn
pnrl, Leghorn and Straw,
Boys and infants fancy summer Hnts,
In addition to which have large and well as
sorted stock Of Ladies, Misses and Infants Shoes,
of various colours, styles and qualities, besides
assortment of Gents Boots, Shoes aud Caters
Also lot Of Trunk. and Umbrellas Of No. quality
which will be sold low.
.n9i-t. JACOB RUNBOUGH
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

= sons from crediting trading with my son
Robert Chapman, who is under twenty-one years
of age, as will pay Liability which he may incur
where under ordinary circumstances payment
might be expected from myself
NATHAN CHAPMAN
an l0-wiw Campbeil counfv.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
FHI: e PRE- sEsU VI

--7------s--7 x ~ u M U VI
Y,--.Si GRAND AND SQUARE PIANOS,
j y = j u KNABE s. G.EHLE, ,ManuR lecturers,
Nos. 4, 6, s, and II Eutaw Street, Baltimore,
Md Piano Fortcs, from TOT octavcs, in Rose
wood, Mahogany and VALIANT cases, of various
Styles with and without IRON frames, combining all
the improvements requisite to superior instru-
ment.
X. & G. have received from the Maryland Insti-
tutc the FIRST PREMIUM for their Pianos, in three
successive years. 1913, 1919, 1850 They have also
been honoured with numerous testimonials from all
the most celebrated artists who have used their in
struments- Pianos from their establishment have
been used at the concerts Of Lind Herr ohnstock,
Bishop, Labordc, knoop, and other eminent per
tnrmers. They guarantee durability for five yearll
under good care, and viii replace with others as,
which may not give satisfaction, if application be
made within six months after delivery. Their man.
uactory being conducted on the most extensive
scale, enables them to furnish instruments at the
very lowest prices. wholesale and retail.
Constantly on hand, A. p. Hughes Melodcons.
ringing from si5 to $500 for which they arc sole
agents for this city. D. B. PAYNE & BRO.
Aqcnts for Ivn-hl,urr an 93-vyIv
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
7ToBACCO MOULD. WHEAT

u TUNESHTNb WTtHTNf-. HNU Hbit 7
eul urai In olencn' Monyf f,co Org; Main Stree, Ga
fer doors beioc he FrpnliiH Ho'cO. Lyaotbars
pbgiair.-Thc subscribers have entered into Il
coplrrner.hip under the style and firm OF CONANT
& WALDRON. Tor the purpose of Manufacturing
in this place, T'1Jacco NoHids. IVbca' Threhwg
Machines and all kinds of 1gricalRrai Implements.
upon tho most approved plans. Their facilities for
getting up every thing in the above business, il not
surpassed in this section Of the country, having in
their employment experienced wnrlsmcn, and using
nothing but the very beat matcfinl, together with
the fact Tint they practical wor.men themselves
and superiutend in person. n work put up in their
shop they therefore can, with confidence, war
rant all work done by them. to be surpassed in
durability ncaiacss. and exact performance, by any
other estabI.hmcnt of the kind in this section of
sountry. All orders thankfully received and
promptly attended to- Charges reasonable. All
10 want, please give US a call.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
4 NEGRO WOMANANDCUILD

1 II FOR SALE.-We have likely Negro Wo-
man and her child for sale privately. The woman
i only p years of age, and an excellent cook,
washer and ironer, and will be sold on accommo-
dating terms. MOSBY & HOLCOMBE,
sp l'-ts Aucis and Com. Mor
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

IL permanently located himselfat Amherst c.
House, tenders his professional services to the ct
of the village and surrounding neigibourhood.
DR.. J. can be found at Mr.. l.. Daniels Hotel at all
times, except when professionally engaged.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

A PUzzLE.-It is gravely asked by a
very nice critic, whether, when short gen.
tleman becomes enamoured with tall la
dy he can be said to have Jazlen in love!"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

In FoR Ir.-Mr. Lennox, a reporter Of
the New York Police Gazette, has obtain-
ed S1.450 damages from Elisha Kuckman.
wealthy citizen Of New York, for assauls
and battery.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

Napoleon was great mamie was
hoss, said a punster in conversation a.
bout the late revolution in France.
"He was that" replied the wit, land ne
had mighty martial neigh (Marsnai
Ncvl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
TIME FOR FASIsESSs.-T

- subscriber has Just received the spring style of
sentiemcns HATS for 1851 being the latest and most
approved New York and Philadelphia style oflArs,
which he invites his old friends aud customers and
the public generally, TO his large and desirable stock
Of HATS, as they arc really good and beautiful
All those tina, in want of the above articles will
please give him call "a he is determined to sell as
cheap the cheapest, and upon the most accum-
modating terms. He dcvotcs his whole attention to
the Manufacturing department Of Ilattiug-and from
his long experience and close attention to business
he hopes to merit good share of the pubic patron
age. All orders thankfully received aud prompt-
ly attended To. WM. SrirZER.
Feb S--ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
oMHk a. COCWlsAN.--MANUEAC-

G IL a. COG RAN.--MANUfAC-
Ih21turer and dealer in Carriages Bdr0rcies,
Roekogogs, Bqggies, Harness. S'c.-Squarc below
the Franklin Hotel, Main street. Lynchburg. Va.
The subscriberfcels grateful for the very liberal
patronage extended to him since he commenced bu-
sincss, and would say to the public that he is now
in receipt ofa large assortment Of the above arti-
cles. which will be sold cheap as the same quail
ity Of work can be bought elsewhere and brought
here. Come and Judge for yourselves VIC charge
nothing for looking and but little if you buy.
The subscriber is practical Carriage ge-makcr. and
has had fifteen years experience in the business. and
dcvotes the whole Of his time ia making up, md
selecting work fthe best quality and such as is
best adapted 10 roads and country.
The Harness department is under the manage
naent of Mr.. A. r. Jones. a superior workman from
New York, whose work viii compare with any
whether made here or elsewhere
Requiring done at the shortest notice.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

Reader, when you are told that what is
impressive and pathetic in the Drama of
Human Life has passed with apast age of
Chivalry and Romance, remember Jane
Langley, and quotes in contradiction the
story Of the TWIN Bentley's
Miscclidny.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
IEvyELRY, GOLIs

W NUSWFER.-IOHNP 7. WRIGHT 7 has
rrgtlnriy employed in III. back room Of his Book
be Jcwclry and Fancy Goods and Watch Store
COED NNorSmaa, Cor the purpose Of repairing
Watches. meadiaC Jewelry. Silver Ware. Combs
&C. and making Silver Spans. Fiager Rings. &C.
All work entrusted to him viii be thankfully reoeiy
ed and earran cd 70 be sore IA he 5es, ,s,per. or
no ch,rga made for T. war aa,s
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
AND sUWTETs FASlI-

NIONS.-.J. B. EDWARDS Merchant T =
ior. few doors above Meem & Gwaikin and oppo-
site Samuel B. Thurman. rcturas thanks to his Gus
toners and the public generally. for the liberal en-
csurasement extended to him for the past year
ed respectfully ask CONTINUATION of the same. He
hAs barge number of first rate wnrkn,cn en1nloy-
q, and being determined TO turn out a. good work
- canbc done. he feels confident of giving entire
satisfaction to all who may favor him with their pat
ronagc. he would invite attention to a new stock
Of cloths, cassimeres, vcstings and trimmings laid
In this spring with care nnd for cash which will be
made up on reasonable terms anil very low for cash
J. b. EDWARDS. Act.
an 10-wts for r. s Drad .b,,.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

Mrs. Partington says there are two
things that should be home every evening
at dark-cows and women.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
MARsLE NANUFACTOIsY.

1Vl GEORGE FAGAN & BROTHER, Sclr-
tors. Marke' s ree', Lynct5grg. T0.-MonuncHts,
Mlntle., Tombs a1d lead Stones. Table and Coun-
ter Tops, and House Work in general. executed in
all it, branches in tho best manner, for public and
private buildings. Terms moderate.
Jan l6--Gm
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

The Spring in the Connecticut River
Valley was never SO far advanced as now
at the middle Of April. Severe frosts, a
few nights past, did no injury to fruit buds.
A newspaper may be destroyed at night
it may light segar or it may curl la
dy's hair All! only think of that girls
An editors ideas completely, sweetly and
cxquisitively wrcathed in with your rich
tresses, and-yes and nesting down with
you in your midnight slumbers to gently
guard and peacefully keep watch over
happy dreams! Jerusalem. who would
not bean editor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24

M lEgCllANT' BANM.-Pursuant to
w an Act Of the General Assembly incorporating
the Merchants Bunk of Virginia at Lynchhurg no
,ice is hereby given that Books of Subscription to
the capital stock of said Bank, viii be opened the
Office OF Edlcy & Spence in the town of lynch
burg, the first Monday IN May next. by the
COMMISSIONERS.
The Charter incorporating the Bank. viii be pub
lished in ncxt Mnnlav's nnnor. Inn lO-t.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-24
NrOTICE TO ElDnEEss F0i.

SEIsAPNENES.--Two ) Octave SERA-
~ PIllNES, of soft tone, in piano-for1ned cases,
for sale low np l7-tsl 4. WINSTON.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-06-21
MORE VIOLENCE IN MICHIGAN.

The Detroit papers of the 18th instant have accounts Of
murder committed by gang of Mormons Beaver bland
It appears that two men, named BENNErr lived upon the
Island whom Sang and bis associates had attempted vain
to make proseytes to the Mormon faith. Out Of pure feel
ing Of revenge, 1t is said their dwellings burnt last
winter and threats made that they should be driven from
the Island unless they would adopt the Mormon belief They
remained rsoute, however, keeping close watch upon their
property, but suffering at various times from persecution BY
the mock courts and processes Of the mposo few days
since gang Of forty fifty, procuring precep from Nor
mon justice the cabin Of the BENEFITS them
and seize their property for con6scaion The doors Of the
house closed their approach and Thomas Bennett
told them they could not enter The Mormons then fred
voey into the house. and Thomas fed He had proceed
ed far however, when he fell pierced with five rife balls and
forty buckshot They attempted to take his BROTHER
who fed but returned to the house defend his wife, who
the house As he returned shot pierced through his
hand, and he otherwise wounded The Mormons then
dragged the dead body of Thomas Bennett by the hair
boat the Shore and throwing n compelled his brother
harbor of the Island inquest held upon the body BY
jury Of nine Mormons and three "Genles The Mormons
proposed render verdict that Bennett his death
while resisting the law but the other urymen of opa-
ion that he deliberately murdered.
The Indians and others the Island, not Mormons
greatly excited by this outrage and pre-
pairing to take summary vengeance upon the perpetrators
the murder large number Of people had armed themselves
for this purpose and bloody strife only arrested by the
interference of prominent persons who present and
persuaded them await the due execution of the laws Of
Michigan upon the offenders.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-06-21
THE MICHIGAN CoNsPIRAToRs.

As our readers have already been informed says the New
York Express, there is going at Detroit Michigan
the trial Of batch of conspato alleged be guilty Of
crimes extent and character which have parallel in
the criminal history Of this country Their scheme was
embrace general and systematic plan Of robbery MURDER
and arson, carried with the guarded secrecy, and
with every imaginable pecauion taken against the possibility
of detection. The trial is likely to occupy many days.
Commenting upon the attempt Of these Vans to FIRE the
Michigan Central Railroad Depot the Utica Daily Gazette
says:
"Captal punishment was abolished in Michigan ew
years ago. and that little State has since been harvest field
of crime. No hanging for murder, whether small or
large SCALE hanging for arson, il scores Of innocent
and sleeping beings perish fire. have led plots for whole
sale slaughter and burnings The punishment the
is but confinement for e with the hope Of pardon proof
Of pentence reformation, in obedience the persistent
prayers of friends
s'And buildings burnt in disregard Of the life
that may be consumed in their flames, and topedoes
placed upon railroad tracks, and poison into the food Of
eshmen,houses with the intent to kill hundreds Of human
beings The first and the last have already boon done the
second the taps when the conspiracy was blown We
know of nothing significant Of general depravity than
this conspiracy not even IN the annals OF revolutionary
Europe Men Of respectable position holding official stations
and in comfortable circumstances its concoctors and its
executors.
ut would that the Michigan authorities are deter
m ned to mete out to these due punishment and
that the number Of the conspaors and the Of their
nexons will not bapze plots Of wholesale murder poll
ca Offences place the plottes the same category with
Hungarian and Roman patriots"
Amen, we say with all our hearts, Mchisan is young
State, the Gazette truly remarks but pretty green State
may add if she thinks she going to get Along without
the gaows when such wretches as these are about The
older States Of the Union dare dispense with gbbe
yet Michigan seems to be already eaping the early fruits
Of her experiment in that line.-Erpress
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-06-21
A NOBLE DEED.

The Lynchburg g Virginian Of Thursday con-
tains proper and feeling notice of the death and
burial Of its late Editor, A. w. G. TERRY, Esq,
which it concludes with the following pleasing and
touching incident:
The vast crowd who attended Mr.. TERRrs remains to
their long resting place returned silent and thoughtful to their
own homes and slept. On the morrow, walked forth
in the Streets underlined sadness seated their
nanceseach seeming to feel than lie could UTTER and
all borne down by the sncerest grief Can nothing more
be done for the noble Dead seemed to culver every
Alas the cameall that be has been done for
him. But bright thought all seemed possess and
relieve the public mind. Mr. TERRr has left widow and
four beautiful children. Let Lynchburg and educate
these lovely orphans, and try to make them happy With
electric dy the gracious thought spread through the town,
giving Joy and gadRess the counensnces Of men, and
making them feel happy in the prospect of doing good In
eight hours from that moment many thousand dollars in
cash raised for this noble puposeand other certain
contributions promised state the gratifying
fac that the citizens Of Lynchburg will Immediately invest
the Of ten thousand dollars permanent fund to
and educate these dear children in commensurate
with their WORTH and the fond hopes and aspirations Of their
noble father"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-06-21
Philadelphia, June 8, 1851.

FINE RoR CARRYING AN EXCESS OF PAssENeERs.-An
order has been received at New York from Washington d.
recng the remission Of the forfeiture Of the ships Coou
Essen, and Australia which were seized about two weeks
ago by authority Of the United States Marshal on libel filed
by the District Attorney for carrying of
to that port the number allowed by law. The captains
ordered to be discharged from custody the payment Of
the fine Of twenty dollars each passenger in excess
together with all costs and charges Of the prosecution The
total amount Of fines payable by the three vessels is about M
teen hundred dollars The British ship Otta seized
New Orleans for the offence has also been released from
forfeiture and the captain from imprisonment, condition
that be pay fine of fifty dollars for each of the sxyseven
passengesn which he brought to New Orleans
the fine in this being three thousand three hundred and
fifty dollars.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-06-21
REDEMPTION OF MARYLAND DEBT.

The Commissioner of Loans for the State Of
Maryland, under instructions from the State Trea-
the outstanding funded stock issued for arrear in
terest. This stock, it will be recollected, was
issued for interest in during the suspension
of the State from lS42 TO 1s4s. On the LIST July
next the State will have paid all the stock issued
Tor airear interest," amounting to $s7s, 737.45. The
hrst payment in redemption of this stock was made
in October, ls49, and the whole will have been
paid with interest in less than two years. 1t will
be gratifying TO every true son of Maryland to
know these facts, constituting as they do the sub
stantal evidences of the strict maintenance Of the
States faith and of the steady and sure redemption
OF her public debt. Having thus disposed Of the
lunasd arrears Of interest," the Surplus means OF the
osa.e viii hereafter pc e1cuslve, applied to the