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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

AT St. paul's Churrh, Lewiston, on
Sunday. Sept. 1lth, Jenny Lind oiiiciated
a, bridesmaid al the marriage of Jamie
Mason, TO his sweetheart maggie" The
Buffalo Courier describes it as follows:
Margaret was for a long time a servant
in our family, and her uniform fidelity, up
rishtness. good nature. intelligence, modes.
ty, and quiet checrfulness, secured for her
strong feeling Of regard from all who
knew her. Margaret has withal hand
some face OF her own and personable fig
urc. She is also neat and tidy in her ap-
pearapce, and it was therefore no matter Of
surprise that Mr. Jimmy Mason, and one or
two other good looking chaps, should have
pulled the door bell now and then OF an
evening, and cnquired if Miss Margart
was home Mr.. Sever says he had his
suspicious Of Master Jimmy, all along; and
his perseverance, has been crowned with
great success by changing the local habi-
tation and name of Maggie into the more
formidable one Of Mrs. James Copeland
Mason. During the summer she has had
charge Of part Of the rooms at the Clifton
House, near the Falls; and among the rest
those occupied by Jenny Lind, whose ster-
ling good sense could scarcely have failed
to discover the many good points in Mar
garet's character.
On Saturday last. Maggie, in the most
strictly private and confidential mannerpos-
sible, communicated to Miss Lind's maid
the fact that on the following day she was
to be married, and the maid. as in duty
bound, communicated the same to her mis-
tress. Mo sooner was this done, than Jen-
nv, with the kind -heariedness that is one of
her marked characteristics, resolved that
she would be mistress of ceremonies on
the happy occasion, and Immediately took
Margaret's part in it under her own super
vision. From her the "fair bride" received
presents of beautiful car rings, breast pins,
gloves, fan, the wedding bonnet, &c, &C.,
and by her she was decked out for the in
ieres,ing ceremony. This completed, Miss
that beautiful chapter of Holy Writ. where
IN are set forth the peculiar duties towards
each other of those who are about to enter
the married state. Miss Lind then ordered
her own carriage, and taking into it her
companion, Miss Armansen, and Miss Mag
gle, started for Lewiston, followed in ano-
Their ccrriage by Mr.. Otto Goldsmith and
the happy Mr.. James Copeland Mason
Arrived ut Lewiston, they proceeded to
the Episcopal Church, entered, walked up
to the chancel rail, and there, Miss Lind
officiating as bridesmaid and Mr.. Otto
Goldsmith as groomsman, were united in
holy wcdlock.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

which all, with one exception, Col. Toten,
are graduates Of the Academy--,his crops
consist Of Col. two 1t. Coils, four Ma
jors, twelve LIST Lieutcnauts. and seventeen
I'd Lieutenants, As in all; Of whom AZ are
graduates. Col Thayer, seuior 1t. Col.
graduaicdin 1sos; Brcvct Cd Lieut.. Gill
man in AZ, or Al years dilierence.--Bsf'
falo Courier.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
To the Public.

All persons announcing themselves candidates
for Office, under the New Constitution, viii be
charged at tho usual advertising rites.
For the Information Of the public. We rc-publisl
the following notice from the Tirgiaaa OF the 10Th
January. 1916:
"O5haary Notices viii hereafter be inserted up.
none other than the following terms, viz:
Those not exceeding enc square Published free oil
charge; for every line and abore that length
the usual alrfisiNg rates ri De iaroriaLiy charged
Communications must be srritten site Of IL.
paper onig. aud IN all cases, accompanied By tie
Of he ovsh0r
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

~ The Rail Road Convention to as
semble in Abingdon, on the Sth of mex,
month should have their attention directed to
the efforts which South Carolina and G cor.
gia, are making to secure the trade of Eas-
tern Tennessee. From the extract copied
below from the Macon, (Geo.) Messenger
1t will be seen that the Georgia and East
Tennessee Rail Road Company, have
completed their roads to Charleston on
the Hlwassec River, and are rapidly pro-
crossing with the work on towards Athens
in Georgia. We should recollect that
Tennessee Is allied TO us by stronger bonds
than she can be to either of our more South
crn sisters. The Merchants and farmers
Of that region have been accustomed to
deal with US. We have bought therpork,
their horses and will, as soon as a mode of
cheap transportation is established furnish
them with the best market for their grain
and other productions. Let us therefore
be wide awake.
The cars are now running upon the G .orgia and
East Tennessee Railroad as far as the town Of Char
lesion on the banks of the Hiwassec River The
track has been graded far Athens; and the
Company now engaged in laying the iron between
the Iliwassee and that place. We were present at
the celebration OF the opening Of the road at Char
lesion, on the 9th. The crowd was immcnsc-nurn-
boring al least 1000 people An excellent Barbc-
cue served upon the occasion by the citizens of
TINT place and the surrounding country. Interest,"
ing addresses delivered by Messrs Smith, of
Charleston, Cuyler, of Savannah, and Swan Knox
vile.
We have, now, no doubt in regard to the ultimate
Completion ct the work; not only to Knoxville. but
also, to Lyuchburg, Va. Ii is also contemplated TO
construct road from chattanooga to Charles
ION; distance of forty miles. for the purpose Of ma
king the connection between the Enst Tennessee
the Nashville and the Memphis Road more perfect
This is an important link; as it would reduce tie
travel between these points just forty miles, or one
half
The East Tennessee Road is n most substantial
and eapitnl work. 1t is constructed with heavy
rail upon cross ties. and is altogether a model road
Its cars and machinery all of the most appro-
we'd kind. Fora new road, it is admirably manag-
ed, and makes excellent time. The distance from
Dalton to Charleston. 40 miles. was travelled the
day we were upon the road in our hour and twenty
minutes.
we commend all our friends who are engaged in
the grain and provision trade to lose no time in ex
tending their business relations to East Tennessee
She is young Empire in herself Her rich valleys
and fertile hill sides destined to TEEN with VAL
uahic products all Of which will be needed for con-
sumption in Central and South Western Georgia -
ms trade can now be secured this section our
business men will make the proper effort at an carly
day. We feel assured that they win consult their
own interest by giving the matter immediate atten
ton.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

The Eric railroad. which ha- regular hnsincst
office in Philadelphia, il attracting tvnnspnrsstson
from that city. The Now York Express ssys;
Many merchants in Philadelphia. IN eonforruity
with their circular nre sending gnod- sold % wcst
rrn merchants via the Erie rsilrpad. the Philadcls
phia merchants pay the freight from their city %
New York. The moro rapid transit by the Eric road
tom
Wcask the President Of the james River
and kanawha Canal. and all advocates Of
a continuous water line to the Ohio. 10 read
the above extract taken from the Railroad
Journal of the Goth inst.
Is there an intelligent man in Virginia
who doubts that long before tho james I
River and Kanawha Canal would be com. !
plcted to the Ohio river. even IL all tho
money necessary for its construction were
now in Bank. a Railway connection will
be established between tho Chesapeake
cities of Virginia and the Ohio river. IF
this be so, will not the trade take that limo
Of transit instead Of the Canal. for the very
reason that the Merchants OF Philadclph ia
are sending goods to New York to go yves.
by the New York and Erie Railroad.
"1He more rapid transit By the Erie is
The mdaccmeni," says the Philadelphia NOR
chant in 1851, and so will the Merchants
and Farmers say hereafter. when they aro
called on to select between Canal and Rail
Road from Richmond to Guyando,ie. IL
is folly to talk about the ability Of Canals
to carry cheaper than Railroads with such
facts as this staring us in the face.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
I'D Onaids0n Correspondence.
The Mysferu Tnrarelled.
FOURTEENTH ST., Aug. 22-m.

FOURTEENTH ST, Aug. 22-m.
To he Editor ofMe New York Herald:
In looking over your paper Of this date
| find number Of my private letters.
In justice TO myself and the Democratic
National Committee, l shall request you to
publish the following statement:
came here at the request of the Hon.
G. III. Donaldson in the early part "fJone,
Tor the purpose of attending TO certain
matters set forth in the published letters.
After Mr.. Donaldson's departure for Tex
as was induced to show the corrcspon-
dcnce TO n member of the Democratic
General Committee of this city. Some
few days after this, the letters were alb
stracted from my valise, and a package
similar in size and appearance was substi-
tuted. had, OF course, no suspicion that
this was done. and was greatly surprised,
on opening the Herald of this morning, to
see that the whole of this correspondence
was published.
merely make this statement in order to
show my fellow committee men that have
had neither part nor lot in the matter Of
the publication of their letters
imperative Obligations compel me to
leave the city for the West tomorrow
morning, but shall place fun power in
the hands ofmy legal advisers to prosecute
the Herald, and all other papers giving
publicity to this correspondence, as well as
10 ferret out the means of its being placed
in your hands.
Iowa is IA young AMI gallant State. De
mocratlc to the core, and will pledge her
self tostar dhy tie posilio1it is W Il known
she now occupies. As one of her citizens
| shall be found ever true TO her interests
and determined to oppose Tie crtcnsion
Of sfarery. ao'c. FREE. from its blasting Effects
We are Jellcrsolian Democrats.
Hoping you will publish these few lines.
as matter Of public and private justice,
remuin YOURS &c
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

- Our sincere thanks--itc thanks Of
Editors are always sincerc-are due 10 the
Ladies who have been conducting the
Baptist Fair for their very nice and accep-
table donation of good things" We hope
their benevolent object was fully accom-
plished.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
Convention at Abingdon

The Athens Post says, the Convention
to be held at Abingdon, Va, on the sth of
October next, will probably be one of the
largest bodies Of the kind ever assembled
IN the country. Virginia is fully alive 10
the importance ofspccdily pushing her road
through to the Tennessee line. Upper Eas,
tennessee is moving, holding meetings and
appointing delegates, and as the East
Tennessee and Georgia Road will be one
of the prominent links in the great chain.
1t is right and proper that we here, on the
the centre ofthc line, should manifest some
little interest on the subject. We are in
terested not only in the building Of our
own road but in the early completion of
Tie 'enofe Hne.-Jonesbofrough Rdjiroad
JouyRai
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

- The Richmond papers of Friday,
contain full report Of the discussion, al
hanover Court houseon Tuesday, between
hessrs. Boris, and CAsgIE, Candidate.
Tor Congress in that district.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

~ The Savannah Georgian proposes
the following Presidential ticket to the
Democracy:
For President, Gro. NJ. TRoUP, oi Geor-
gia- Vice President. JAMES X. PAuLp
ING, Of New York.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

L'me.-The Philadelphia Insurance
Companies hav given notice that in conse-
quence ofthc danger Of fire in carrying
limo. they will hereafter insure no mer-
chaneise shipped invcsscls that carry lime,
eithar on or under deck.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

A Healthy Place,-In the town of Luz
ncnburg, Massachusetts, there are FORTY
eight persons, who were living when the
Declaration OF Independence was made,
several of whom are over ninety years OF
age. The population of the town is but
I3OO. lSo says an exchangcl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

W The British Government are about
to put on four new and powerful steamers
to carry mails between Valparaiso and Pa
mama twice month. The route is 10 Be
extended as far south as Tale ahuana.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
$e6o.5ee 90

~ Headon Dam, Patrick county and
Magnolia, Washington county. Virginia.
are names of Post Offices recently cstab.
lshcd.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

comes into operation we shall see new
and increasing demand for able and faith
ful public servants. Let us not, then,
despair Of Virginia; but let us put her into
new harness and by the help Of skilful En-
gineers. and impulsive steam, make her
run the career ofnatienal greatness side by
side with the swiftcst and strongest com
ne,ifnr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29


To The Virginia fredericksburg
Herald, has been purchased from the AID
ministra,or of the late Mr. Harrow the for
mcr editor by J. Harrison Kelly, who
introduces himself to his readers in a chaste
and appropriate address. The political
character of the paper will remain as here
toiore. The editor says:
"In politics Whig- We imbibed Wing
principles in early life, and in mnturcr years have
never seen cause to regret their adoption.
The present Administration shall receive our
warm, our hearty support for its faithful and judi
cious exercise ofpower. With an unhnching devo-
tion to the Union ii il, the Administration has
wthstood the attacks ofulirniss from both extremes
When The thunder-cloud of discomfort 4panned the
political heavens it maintaiued n fxedness Of pur
pose, and integrity Of character which commanded
respect from its foes and made the beating hearts Of
millions throb with delight"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

Iy Wadc's Post Office, Bedford Co.,
has been removedto the house Of Mr. VIM.
c. Mitchell onthe Rocky Mount Turnpike.
Mr.. Mitchell is the Post Master.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
Canal Boat and Valuable Car
20 sunk

We regret to learn that Canal Boat,
belonging to Richard Parsons, sunk as it
entered the Combined Locks on Thursday
last. The boat was on downward trip
and was ireighted with manufactured to-
bacco shipped by several of our manuiac-
turers A part of the tobacco was of very
fine brands. We are not sufficiently ac-
1uaintcd the particulars 10. state the cause
OF the accident. The owner ofthc boat is
very correct and industrious colorcd man
and has been engaged in transportation on
James River for thirty or forty years.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

Elk President Tyler, was at the New
York State Agricultural Fair, at Roches-
ter.
The Mayor gave "Thc Old Dominion
and her distinguished son, Ex-President
Tyler"
Ex-Presidcnt I, Ter then said: came
here under your polite invitation to par
take of your inequalities. have come
here as listener, and to gather instruction
from You, from the experience of the con-
gregated farmcrs1of this State, that might
take it to Virginia to promote the only re-
naming portion of my life but you have
connected my name with the name of that
State-a name that has caused my heart to
heap aud my blood to thrill in my veins
You know the attachment of the sons of
Virginia to their native State Wherever
they go they will bear her impress, and
thrill at the mention of her name. | should
be unworthy of your Inequalities, if did
not feel that thrill now. From my earliest
years she has always petted me, and has
conferred on me every honor and trust it
was In her power to bestow. | have en-
loyed, TO an extent almost unparalleled,
the confidence of the people; have sound
ed every depth and shoal oftheir affections;
the sentiments of the people of Virginia
lead to no narrow results. We 30 backto
the graves of our ancestors, and we swear
to maintain inviolate the compact made by
them; theytell us of the common dangers
they encountered, the deeds they accom-
plished, and the Government they estab-
hshed-and there is not man of US who
is not willing to shed the last drop Of his
blood in It's defence Vehement cheer
ing. Wherever VIC go.thcstars and stripes
that float over our heads tell us of com
mon country common prosperity-a
unity of interest; and we rejoice at the no.
bic exhibitions at this festive OCCASION
We seek only to contest the palm of i'm
provemcnt. Do you doubt that the bril-
liant victory of the yacht America over the
long established fleets of Great Britain
caused the heart Of every Virginian to beat
with pleasure And we believe that the
same emotion animated your breasts when
Virginia produced at the Worlds Fair
Reaper that has outstripped all the farm
ing implements ever manufactured in Eng
land :! Let me, gentlemen, in conclusion,
express sentiment, bearing on the pre-
sent, and looking forward to the future.
1t is this
The first post Of safety is to stand BY
the Constitution the second post is to
stand by the Constitutions and the last post
is TO stand by the Constitution" Great
nnnlausc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

- The rails for the Wilmington and
Manchester, n c. Railroad one hundred
and sixty-two miles in length, lave been
obtained. The purchase was effected on
favorable terms, the Company's bonds be-
ing taken, IN payment, at ninety cents on
the dollar, and the cost Of the iron deliver
ed at Wilmington and Charleston at Sil so
per ton. The completion OF this road will
unite the North and South Carolina rail
roads, and perfect the chain between Maine
and Georgia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

Commodore Warrington lies Dangerous
" i'll at his residence in Washington city.
His complaint Is disease Of the bladder.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

Erie CaRai-Tbo amount received for tolls on all
the New York State canals during the lst week IN
September, il $l0e70l o.
Same period in 1850 IOl6si 81
Increase in 1851 sIglo 63
The aggregate amount received for tolls from tho
commencement Of navigation to the 9Th Sep,cmhrs
inclusive. is So,0iu,950 III
Same period in 1850 177i, 4a7 81
Increase in 1851 $o6o.5eo DO
We publish this account Of the business
ofthc Erie Canal to say that this increase
ofS2G9 .522, 30 is from Tariff Of Tolls 25
per cent lower than the Tariff Of 1850
Yet, the President. Directors, Chief Eng
nccr and State Proxies in tho james River
and kanawha Company persist in their ex
brilliantly high transit charges. their bur
thcnsome and oppressive taxation upon
the producers of tonnage, as The best and
only means left Of paying interest on mon
cy to extend their Canal. Really the man
who killed the Goose that laid the golden
egg is no longer entitled to the eminenco
he has heretofore occupied in the Temple
Of Folly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

p. S.-Therc will be road from here
to Mobile, whenever we get the Alabama
and Tennessee out of the way, and pro-
badly one westward from here to Jackson.
The Vicksburg Road, which is now com
ing slowly this way, IA miles east of jack
son to Brandon completed some IL months
ago, and little grading done this side of
Brandon. If ever the Mobile and Ohio
gets up opposite here, (say So or 90 miles
west, near Mississippi line) there is no
doubt but it would be Immediately met
from here, as the country interveng mis- very
rich, &C., &C., &c.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

l7 All the Ohio Rail Roads which arc
fully opened are paying 10 per cent on
their Stock. This is attributed 10 cheap
ness of construction, and excellence or
management, as well as to the vast business
Of the State
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
wives Of the Scarlet Degree.

AT the last meeting of the |. o. 0. f.,
Grand Lodges of the U. s., prior to that
which bae just adjourned in Baltimore, Sc
lect committee was appointed, of which Mr..
Coliax, Of lnliana, was president, to pre-
pare an appropriate honorary degree TO be
conferred on wives of scarlet degree men,
bers of the Order in good standing Such
adegree was reported by Mr.. Colfax last
week, and it is understood to have caused
considerable debate. The representatives
OF the Grand Lodge and Grand Encamp-
ment of Northern New York were unani-
Imously for 1t. A majority of those from
the Northwest for it. 1t was, however, on
Saturday, finally adopted by vote of AZ
TO 81. We understand that those receiv-
ing 1t will be known as THE Daughters of
Rebecca'" The badge proposed will be
green and scarlet
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29
WHERE IS BARNuMY-It is a mistake TO

WHERE is BARNuMf-It is a mistake to
suppose that one so interchangeable could be
induced to retire, even with far more than
competence, into the shades of a private
and indolent life. Barnum is one of the
most restless, sagacious and indomitable of
human beings, and we felt sure that when
he had once rested his unquiet spirit after
the Jenny Lind enterprise, ewould break
out in some new and astounding place, in
his own original way, and after his own
startling fashion. And so he has Having
obtained an interest in the famous Fire
Annihilator." which promises, by the way,
to be one Of the most colossal of all specu-
latlons, as well as most useful of all inven-
tons. he has been appointed the General
Manager Of the American Company, and
will be found, energetic as ever. at his new
office, No. 4. Warren street, near Broad
way, where rush may be expected for the
new fire-cscape and frc-cxtinguishcr-N.
Y. Erpress
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

u Mr. Gogg:n has an appointment at
Cheese Greek for today. We hope that
the warm admirers, of Mr.. G. in Lynchburg
will avail themselves of this opportunity Of
hearing him address the people. Cheese
Creek is about seven miles from town on
the Lexington turnpike. We urge all,
who can, to 60, and feel assured that they
will be amply repaid for their trouble.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-29

ness and purity among the rich and gifted
minds Of which humanity gratefully cher
ishcs the memorial.