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Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-27

ECCENTRIC BENEVOLENCE.-EdW
sixth Lord Digby, who succeeded to the
peerage i'll 1852, was man of active
benevolence. At Christmas and Easter,
he was observed by his friends to be
more than usually grave, and then al
ways to have on an old shabby blue
coat.-Mr. Fox, his uncle, who had
great curiosity, wished much to find his
nephew's motive for appearing at times
in this manner, as in general he was
esteemed more than a well-dressed man.
On his expressing an inclination for this
purpose, Major Vaughan and another
gentleman undertook to watch his Lord
ships motions. They accordingly set
out J; and observing him to go to St.
Georges fields, they followed him at a
distance, till they lost sight of him near
the Mafshalsea Prison. Wondering
what should carry person of his Lord
ships rank and fortune to such place,
they inquired of the turnkey if such
gentleman describing Lord Digby) had
not just entered the prison
Yes, masters" exclaimed the fell
low, with an oath; "but he is not
man, he is an angel for he comes here
twice year, sometimes oftener, and
sets number of prisoners free. And
he not only does this, but he gives them
sufficient to support themselves and
their families till they can find employ
ment. "This," continued the man, "is
one Of his extraordinary visits. He has
but few to take out to-day"
"Do you know who the gentleman
is - inquired the Major.
"We none of US know him 10y any
other marks,'' replied the man, +" "but by
his humanity and his blue coat"
The next time his Lordship had on
his almsgiving coat, friend asked him
what occasioned his wearing that sin
gular dress. The reply was, by Lord
Digby, taking the gentleman shortly
after to the George Inn, in the Borough,
where seated at dinner were thirty in
dividuals, whom his Lordship had just
released from the Marshalsea Prison,
by paying their debts in full.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

dictated to by 2s3,ooo whites in South Car
olina-aIl told, men, women and children
Will these 2S3,000 men, women and chill
dren Of South Carolina, upon some tanci-
full doctrine of secession, be allowed to de-
stroy this mighty Republic with It's TWEEN
ty-threc millions Of inhabitants Mr.
Boiling said the Consultation ofthe United
States was made by the people Of Virgin
ia, the supreme Constitution OF Virginia
and SO it had been made the supreme Con
stitution of each State, and by it the people
of each State created supreme govern
ment, which within its sphere overrides
each State Constitution and laws, as do the
laws passed in pursuance of it, and the
treaties made under its authority /; and
every officer in Virginia, civil and military,
is required to swear to support that Con.
stitution. Itmakes noprovision for State
to secede;-it is fanciful doctrine, wound
up in a tangled skein Of phrases.
Col. B. made known his views in regard
to the tariff, but our space fails us, and we
can only say that he approved the recon-
mendations Of the President, on that snb
lect, in his last annual message to Congress
Each gentleman rejoined in short address
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
The Cotton Manufacture.

In the course of clever criticism on a
new work entitled "Thc American Cot
ton Spinner" the Germantown Telegraph
furnishes the following valuable inlorma-
ton:
In 1910 there were in the United States
1925 cotton mills, containing about 2, 12,-
900 spindles; of which there were in Mas
sachusetts about 100 mills; in New Hamp-
shire 70; in Vermont 80; in Rhode Island
$780, in Connecticut 100; in New Y ork 100;
in Pennsylvania so; in New Jersey 55; in
Delaware II; in Maryland 80; in Ohio 10;
in Virginia 10; and in Kentucky 10. The
cotton used annually was 106,000,0o0
pounds; the amount invested in the cotton
manufacture was $4,000, 900, and the an
nual value Of the same was 100000, 900
At the present time the whole number OF
splndles employed in the cotton manufac-
turc throughout the world is estimated at
2S,9S5,000 of which there are in Great
Britain 17,500,000, and in the United
States 100000. The number of opera
!!ves employed in the year 1913, was esti-
mated at 122, 900, the aggregate Of whose
wages was S27,196000. At present the
factories generally and the cotton factories
in particular are much affected by the i'm
portation of foreign goods, which is said to
be caused chiefly by too low tariff on
those importations; but it is not our inten-
| ton to investigate the truth Of this opera
ton, as we have not time TO enter upon such
an important question. We are simply
stating facts.
For the year 1850 the value Of cottor,
goods imported in the United States, after
deductlng the amount re-exported, wa.
$40, 6S5,9S6; and the value Of the manu-
featured goods re-exported from this coun-
try during that year, was $l,734,424. 1t
Is, however, In the raw cotton that we see
the immense advantage that we possess
over those countries. We have facilities
Tor growing cotton not possessed by other
nations, although It's a fact that ours is sur
passed in quality. The production Of the
raw material in America for five years,
from January, 1910, to December, 1915,
was IA, 100000 bales; during which period
the consumption exceeded the product by
nearly 100000 bales, which amount was
of course distracted from the market.
The rapid increase Of the cotton manu-
facture in England ovcrreached the pro-
duction Of all other parts of the world SO
much as to cause them to shrink into in
significance. Last year England alone
paid S75,9S4,6lG TO the United States for
raw cotton. At present our home con-
sumption of the article is about $4,000
bales every year; that of England l,472,-
600 bales; that of France about $4,000
bales, while the other European States to-
gether, consume about as much as France.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
-. Gen. jackson. in 1s24 when a

IH Gen. Jackson, in 1924, when a
member of the U. 5. Senate, wrote let
terto DR.. Coleman, of North Carolina, in
which he emphatically asked where has
the American farmer, market for his
surplus produce" The question is as per-
tinent now, as it was then, and the answer
which Gen. Jackson gave, is not less true
now than then. Except for cotton land he
mi ght perhaps have added, tobacco, not
withstanding the enormous duties imposed
on it in all foreign ports,) he has neither a
foreign ora home market" 1.-THE answer
were correct, it showed conclusively, that
too much labor was employed in agricul-
ture, since the surplus was valueless for
wantof consumers,and the means employ
ed in its production, were ofcourse vast
ed. Common sense pointed out the rene
dy to Gen. Jackson. take from agri-
culture in the United States 100000 men,
women and children-and you will at
once give a market for more breadstuffs,
than all Europe now furnishes" The
disciples ofthe old teacher, wiser than he
in their own conceit, are pursuing sys-
TEN which reverses his theory. Instead o.
fostering manufactures, and building up
the home market, by converting portion
of the producing into consuming class
they have so crippled the system, as to
destroy all inducement to engage in it, and
drive from it to agricultural pursuits, thou
sands that were engaged in it, The Dem
ocrats affect to believe the tariff a dead
issue" and are in the habit Of charging the
Wing party with concealing their princi-
pies. If the principle of protection be
obsolete, we would like to wager that the
Democrats will themselves, revive it al
the next Presidential election, and that
they will run no candidate who is oppos-
ed to it. For it is fact, worthy Of being
borne in mind, that they have never yet
dared to bring candidate into the field,
who did not declare himselfin favor oft,
EVENT. in so doing,it became necessary to
contradict the whole history Of his public
life, wide Folks letter to Kane,) and we
warn the Wings, that they need make no
attempt to conceal that principle, for
they cannot hide it where their adverse
ries will not find it.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
The Slave Trade.

An American officer, writing from the
naval station on the southwest coast of Af-
RIGA, to the Philadelphia Inquier, says of the
Slave Trade:
When / was ordered to this station,
thought, like great majority Of persons,
that the suppression of the slave trade by
cruisers was impossible, and | ridiculed the
very idea. But eighteen months Of cruis-
ing and observation have convinced me to
the contrary. We are now about to leave
the Coast for st. Helena, on our way to
Porto Praya,with the gratifying knowledge
that the slave-trade is at its lowest ebb-
more completely broken up than it has ev-
er before been.
This is certainly very gratifying to all
friends ofhumanity, and goes to prove what
benefits have arisen, and can still arise.
from squadrons. being kept on the coast Of
Africa. For thirty years the English G ov-
ment had some few men-of war here, but
not 1o45 did they use the means now in
operation to putdown this Ubiquitous traffic.
Twenty-seven cruisers, mostly steamers,
on this coast, and as many more ON the
Brazils, have at last brought the trade to its
last "gasp." True, they have been assisted
by the French and American squadrons,
and this assistance has been very great, for
without it they could never have suppress
sed the trade-"the right Of search" not be-
ing allowed by the French or American
Governments to their vessels. Lately, al
so assistance has been rendered by the Bra
lillian Government, a decree having been
passed which prohibits the introduction Of
slaves into the Brazilian territory These
last aids were very tardy, though; for the
decree bears date November, 1850, and
until the appointment Of Commander
Gregory, but little was done by our squad
ron to prevent slavers from using land abu-
sing) the American flag. AT one time, ear
ly in 1s49. seven or eight suspected YES
sells, and all under American colors, We're
at anchor at Ambriz. the greatest slave-de-
pot on the coast. Information of the fact
being given to Commodore Gregory.
this brig was instantly dispatched to that
point, and in less than six months two large
prizes were made, and sent TO the United
States. Since then not an American SLAYER
has appeared South Of the Equator
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
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The President in shenandoah.

Early in the afternoon Of Thursday, the
President with his party arrived at Mt.
Airy, in Shenandoah, the widely known
estate of our townsman Mr.. Meem; by
whom they were received and entertained
until the next morning,in the most pleasant
and courteous manner. The President was
accompanied by the Secretary of the In
terror, Mr.. Stuart, Mr. Corcoran the Banker,
Capt. Powell (of the Navy,) and lady
The whole party are said to have been
charmed with Mt. Airy, its broad and fer
tile fields, its scenery of surprising beauty
and the liberal hospitality of its proprietor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

a sentiment which win rise up to meet
you wherever you may be pleased to trav-
el through this ancient and venerable Com
monwealth,"
To which the President in substance re-
piled.
Il accept, sir, with the expression Of
thanks, for myself and my associates here.
these KIND expressions Of sentiment from
the town OF Winchester. 1t will afford
us great plcasureto visit your ancient town,
and mingle with its citizcns. Il is well
known as long the residence Of Washing
ton, and as the spotwhcrc rcpose the ashes
Of one Of the heroes Of the Revolution. I
alludc to Gen. Morgan. 1t was nv do
sire, sir, to have passed through your State
without any public manifestation, farther
than to minglc with your citizens and ex-
change with them kind civilities. We seek
relief from the cares ofoflicial station, and
for that purpose. strive visit your gushing
fountains Of health, and your surprising
scenery.
Al have only again, sir, to return to you
and to the committee, and to the citizcns.
for myself and those associated here with
me, our thanks and kind wishes"
The address Of Mr.. Clarke was dcliv-
ed in his usual impressive manner,and tho
reply of the President in a calm and digni-
fled style, amidst the outbursts Of cnthus-
iastic applause.
After dinner the Presidential party no.
turned to Charlestown to take the special
train that had been furnished to convey
them up the valley, and stopped shorr
time at the hospitable residence Of Andrew
Hunter, esq, where they We're introduced
to many ladies, who had not been able to
visit the Springs, us well as many Of our
citizens who had been debarred tho pleas
urc of an introduction, which hundreds had
gone miles to realize.
They then took the cars for Winchcs.
ter, amidst the enthusiastic shouts Of tho
people, with many good wishes for their
safety.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
Election Reports.

Later accounts from Kentucky, publish
ed in the National Intelligencer, represent
that Powell Dem has been elected Gov
ernor of Kentucky. The vote was thin
one, and the wing strength reduced by the
poll of Cassius Clay, the emancipation
candidate. The wing candidates for Con
gress are elected in the End, 3rd, 4th, 9th
and 7th districts, making the delegation
five and FIVE.
In Indiana the LIST, 4th and possibly
10th districts elect wings.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

- The Romney Htelligencmannounces
Mr.. Robert C. Kercheval as candidate
for Congress from the Winchester Dis
trict at that gentleman's request. The In
telligencer adds: upon thescore Of quail
fcation, no objection can be made to
Mr.. K; but whether his peculiar opinions
in reference to slavery will suit the party
he proposes to represent, we have our
doubts" Mr.. Kercheval is Wing.
Messrs. Bedinger and Byrd are the can
dldates of the two wings of Democracy in
this District.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
Telegraph Notice.

The subscribers TO the Stock of the
Lynchburg and Abingdon Telegraph Com
pany are requested to meet at the office OF
Garland & Slaughter on Saturday evening,
next at 5 o'clock. Ii is very desirable that
all should be in attendance, as matters Of
much importance will be brought before
Them
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

The SrRINcs.-The Hardy Wing of
the LIST inst, states that there are between
700 and 500 visiters at Capon Springs.
The Lewssbarg Chronicle understands
that there are now about 400 visiters at
the White Sulphur Springs, and about so
at the Blue.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

u The charlottesville Advocate
states that there are already ten candidates
for the Sheriffalty in the field in that coun-
ty. Judging from this specimen there will
be more Office seekers than voters by the
time the election comes ON.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

5y Capt. E. c. Darlington, is a candi-
date for re- election to the Legislature, from
the county of Botetourt.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

70 Three of the men Taylor, Muir
ply and Shelton) convicted some weeks
ago Of the Cosden massacre have paid the
penalty Of their crimes. "The expectation
that confession would be made bv the
condemned men previous to their execu-
ton, (says the Baltimore Americana was
not verified. The whole three were placed
on the scafiold at once, and after the reli-
gious services had concluded, Murphy and
Taylor successfully addressed the specta-
tors and declared their innocence of the
crime of which they had been convicted,
and asserted thattheir lives had been sworn
away. Taylor not only asserted his inno-
cence, but declared that he had not seen
Murphy for five years until he met him in
jail, and that he had no previous knowledge
OF Shelton. The Latter, who appeared
much more depressed thanhis companions,
made no remarks; neither conlessing or de-
nying his guilt. Both Taylor and Murphy,
we understand, exhibited great degree Of
fortitude.
1t was intended to have hung the whole
three together, but when the trap fell, from
some disarrangement of the rope, the moose
around Murphy's neck slipped, and he fell
to the ground. Though considerably
stunned and his neck lacerated by the rope,
the unfortunate man soon recovered his
consciousness, and whilst in this awful sit
uation, with the partners of his guilt hang
ing before his eyes, he persisted in declar-
ing his innocence, and affirmed repeatedly
that they were taking the life of an innocent
man. After the bodies of Shelton and
Taylor had hung a sufficient time they
were taken down, and Murphy again noun
ted the scafold and endured the penalty of
the law.
The painful spectacle was witnessed by
an immense concourse ofpersons who had
assembled from all parts of the surroun-
ding country. The prisoners were atten-
ded by clergymen from the vicinity, with
whom they engaged in religious services
for several hours previous to the execu-
ton"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

Having published Gen. Foote'S account
Of the alteration between himself, and
Gov. @ uitman, it is proper that we should
give also, the latter gentleman's version OF
it. The reader will discover material dis
| ~ ba t,,yo cfn,saS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

- A vote was taken in Warren, Sat
urday week, on the proposition for a coun-
ty subscription of forty five thousand dol.
lars to the Manassas Gap Railroad, and
resulted in its favor by 319 to IS. A vote
for subscription by Shenandoah Of sew
enty FIVE thousand dollars will be taken in
that county on the 10th inst.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
Plank Roads.

Weare happy to learn, (says the Wash
ington RepuJlic,) that these important and
profitable improvements, which have been
so extensively adopted in the northern and
western States, have at length excited the
attention of our citizens ; and that the
Washington and Rockville Turnpike Com
panv are about to construct one OF the first
class from this city. out Seventh street, to
the District line. For this purpose they are
about to issue additional stock, which vii
no doubt be quickly taken, as the enter
prise will increase the value ofproperiy II
its vicinity and prove very profitable. W.
have not yet heard of plank road that dc
not paw large dividends.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
PoIiticuI Discussions.

The candidates for Congress in this Dis
trict viii address the citizens ofLynchburg
"Wednesday evening next.
We are requested to state that Messrs.
Flournoy and Avcrert will address the peo-
Pile at Republican Grove, Saturday the 23d
inst, at i o'clock, A. NJ
Hon. Vim. L. Goggin, wilfaddress the
citizens ofAmherst, at their Court on Mon
day.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
Religious Notice

We are requested to state that DR.. Green
of Hampden Sydney College, will preach
at the lst Presby tcrian Church, in Lynch
burg, on Sunday next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14
Execution Of Count DC Bocarrn.

Count Hyppolyte de Bocarme, whom
trial for murder recently occupied SO nue.,
Of the public attention on the Coniinesck
was publicly executed at Mons, inBelgiurpo-
ON Satn,d.v rho Iofh tIf lin
AZ !, -. the
" 81. VS. '"' '"."ue'opcr uio MS ifif
sistants proceeded to the prisoners cell, nus.
dress theprisoncr, who allowed them quinia.
ly TO do their work. A prison van, esco
ted by sixteen gendarmes on horscbao--
under the orders Of a lieutenant, conycyt--
the prisoner to the steps leading TO ton'
scaffold. The Archbishop OF Cincinnati, We
his purplcrobes, and the Dean Of St Wyson
dru, alightedfrom the van with him. Cor..;aIn
Bocarmc assembled the scaffold with G,er,;
step, his head erect without support. Ida.
countenance was pale. His hair bad be inc
cut short, but his beard was uncut, I,%,Ji
shirt was open at the chest He was dred on
cd IN a suit OF black, white stockings, aeon
new glazed shoes. His hands were ii I'LL
behind his back. Having embraced b
two ccclcsastics and kissed the crncif1-z.
he seated himself on the fatal plank. N
which he was Immediately strapped by alL,
cxecutoner's assistants. During this o. hen
ration, which listed nearly five rninufacr
ne turned bis head towards Tho crowd ~
The only observation he made was, that,
there was no hurry, and a request not,m j.
strap him so tight Whilst looking wress''
apparent curiosity at the axe, the plank ~. III
volvcd, and. of his own accord, he plaq.,ioi
his head on the cushion. The execution c,
made a signal, dull heavy blow V; I'm n
heard, and justice was satisfied. Even ="
utes afterwards hearse carried of II.
mortal remains Of Count Hyppolytc vis-h. hal
dc Bocarmc.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

- ls1l-FALL STYLE, i. coz
Aug 7-3t SgADuRY'Sy
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14

70 The Pennsylvania Farming Jour-
nal says the cultivation CT Tobacco has
never been carried on to so great an ex-
tent in Pennsylvania as this season. The
high price which good Pennsylvania to-
bacco commanded last year, has given this
impetus to its cultivation, and caused many
persons to engage in it who never before
attemptedit. The most extravagant rents
have been paid for land, to be used for
raising Tobacco. In some sections of Ian.
caster county as much as seventy five dol
lars per acre has been asked and freely
given. The present indications are that
the coming crop will not be an average one,
and consequently, there must be heavy
losses to the growers. With a few excep-
tons, all the fields we have seen give poor
promise of good yield. We hope, how
ever the balance of the season will prove
more propitious, and that the crop will be
an average one at least
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-14


Mr. Boiling thought that it was time the true po-
stion of Virginia should be made known more c.-
pecially as she had recently given uttcranco to
doubtful vote.
He accordingly offered the following resolutions:
Whereas the questions which lately agitated the
congress of the United States, and threatened the
peace OF the country and the very existence of the
onion, have been happily terminated By the several
nets known as the c Compromise mensures:and vbe,a
.ne adjustment of those questions was effected
:, ~ 'onuaNentng the position taken bv Virrinia
- ''.s session Of the Legislature and whereas
,-;n;. ~ 'o''ise measures are regarded by Vir-
shis Us oihuihg upon all the States of ,b;s Ifn;
however they or individuals MAY d., - 80 -
Oh the tuh measure of justice to Tho sIa,., S..
and whereas Virginia considers ms sho
socfea, 'ne Union great blessing; and yyhere,s
also, Virginia regards tho Com,,ron,;s, ,
the nature OF treaty of peace between the
holding and the slaveholding States. Therefore
BE it Resolved by the General Assembly Of Wiz.
ginia, That Virginia will stand and abide by thos,
measures in good faith. and viii sustain or coun
ienance any State in the violation of them.
Resolved. That Virginia win consider the rcpea
Of the fugitive slave law dissolution of the Union
and will, in it is repealed, refuse any longer Il
recognize herself member thereof
Resolved, That Virginia looks with profund con
tempt upon that reckless and lawlcss party at the
North, known abolitionists, and regards them as
persons destitute of all claim TO the respect or toc
ration Of mankind, and that each State owes il TO
its States all farther agitation OF the
slavery question by them within their limits
Resolved. also, That our Senators in the Senate of
the United States be instructed, and our members
OF Congrcss be requested, to sustain the Compro-
mise measures in good faith-and in the law,
generally known the fugitive slave law is repeal
ed-or Congress shall pass any law abolishing
slavery in the District Of Columbia, or abolishing
eavery IN. or the slave trade between the Statcs,
sign their seats in the respective bodies Of which
they arc members, and return home.
Resolved, That the Governor of Ibis Common
wealth be requested 10 send copy Of these resoIu