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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01
Great Discovery OF Lead Orc.

The Galena Advertiser gives an account
OF a discovery oflead ore which promises
to surPass any thing of the kind on re-
cord. twas made about two miles north
east OF the Linsipheur Mound, is two miles
distant from any other diggings, on farm
IN the prairie. and was made 10y how EN-
ding mineral in creek. "On examining
the bottom Of the creek, i; was found to be
almost solid mass Of lead ore for some
ten or twelve feet ia width. Some three
or four holes have been sunk about four
feet in the clay. on each side ofihc creek,
aad specimens of large biork mineral ia
ken out, weighing from fifty to one hun
dred pounds This ore lies between the
clay and rock, forming horizontal floor,
and has been proven on one side of the
rock for fifteen feet in width. This dis
corcry may be considered us new feature
inshe development Of TIC resources ofthese
mines--is being in district Of country
that has laid open, on the prairies, NIL the
last Jew years. and was not considered as
mineral gronnd by majority of the old
myers. aud it adds aaa,hey ev.icnce to
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

The Richmond papers give. in part,
proceedings 81 this Company. with the
port Of President Mason. or tho latter
Dispatch Of Thursday last says: T"
financial exhibit il rather unfavorabi
Ihe gross receipts Of the Compan,
msunted,o s25l.56o--yet the cos,
paiss, intcrcs, on debt. and other char
against the Company, have exceeded
amoupt by the sum ofSis.62S. The
mate ipr the mex, year rs for gross
ceipt q 332 1000, and deficiency offs
o7S. He advise, that tho State con
the debt due ii into stock. aud that the J.
isla,ure be pe,''ioncd for an appropru
Of 100000. to pay the Interest that
accrue by the first Of July. The COZ
tho work between Lynchburgand Buc
an has exceeded the appropriations b.
sum Of $3.50 600.
Professor Tuomcy, Of the Alabam
University, has reported in favor orthe
ticaLiiity of taking the Canal across
Allegheny. giving. as his opinion. thar
supply OF water is entirely sufficient.
Last night the propric,y of stopping
Canal ut Covingyon. and constructs
Railroad thence to the Ohio River, wa,
der discussion in the meeting of Stool
ders. upon an amendment to that CT
offered by Mr.. II. G.. Morris, to the re
OF the Committee. The question wa.
DECIDED when our paper went TO press
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

The London Nclcs, commenting on the
speech of Mr.. WALKER at Southampton,
makes these remarks:
The great fact which opens a new era
in the history Of Europe is the readIDess-
we may add, It eagcrness-ofthe people.
and consequently of the government, Of
the United States. to come forward and
take part in those struggles which convul-
sed Europe. and whic,. affect even the EN-
pirc of Asia. Hitherto the Americans have
been mere spectators of European events,
and it is but true to add. that. as specta-
tors, their desires rather went against Great
Britain than forit, because the Americans
could not but see that the power Of Great
Britain during the war, and for 4 long time
after it. was directed rather TO the support
Of despotisn than in hostility to it. A long
period has now elapsed during which not
only the sympathes Of Englishmen, but
the efforts ofthcir Government, have been
mainly on the right side.
K"ssua.'- ~rrea~"rrc and character
have advanced, by perhaps half ocntury,
the period when the United States were to
fling the sword and trident into the Euro
pean balance Of power. This they have
already done. The vote Of Congress in
favor Of Kossuth, the vessel sent to receive
and take him to constitutional land, The
preparations for his personal reception, the
enthusiasm Of public opinion. necessarily
embodied and expressed in the opinions Of
all those who have filed. or hope to Gil,
Offices OF importance in the United States,
all indicate that if, within the last century.
Russia has sprung up ike colossus, TO
uphold the VIGOROUSLY waving banner Of
despotism. and that with a consistency,
determination, and power, which France
and England. the natural Antagonists of
such a principle, want the courage or the
unity to combat. new power, equally CO.
lossal with Russia, equally ardent, has
sprung up in another hemisphere. to raise
the standard an,agonistic to Russia jealous
to cry "stop"to the aggressive march of
despotism.''
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

THE FIRE ANNInrLAroR.-We under
stand that the chemical composition requir-
ed to charge the fire annihiator cannot be
made In New York; that all experiments to
that end have failed; and that before pub.
he exhibition of the annihiIating capacities
ofthc machine can be expected, some of
the vessels, already loaded, will have to be
procured from England. 1t may, therefore,
hc month yet before our present fire de-
parimeni will resign. Meantime, we learn
that Mr.. Pane is slil working at his gas
Nee York Herald. 2lb.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

Gen. Footc of Mississippi ALL, it is said,
occupy his seat in tie Senate ill January
10, when he viii resign il and return TO
Mississippi to be inaugurated as G overuor.
II is said the Legislature, which meets in
january, viii re-elect Gen. Foo,e to the
Senate. -.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01
.Sfoym in Miss,ss;ppi.-Jhc Ne

.Sformin Misussppi.-Ihe New @
leans Bulletin of Monday siys:
ave learn from the memoranda on IL
manifest of the Steamboat Magnolia, arri'
ed yesterday from Vicksblrg. that ibel
has been violent ihunde. and rain stori
in Mississippi, causing immense damae,
70 the cotton CROP throughout the State
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01


We learn that a vast concourse Of per.
sons were assembled at Giayson Court
House, on Friday the 3lst ulf, TO witness
the execution OF Bacon's three victims who
were hung for the murder of Bartlett, &c.
Thus has ended one of the most melan-
cho'y tragedies ever enacted in Virginia.
The excitement it has occasioned in Gray
son has been fearful as the fact of the
iynchsng of some Gifts wealthcst citizens.
by the outraged and indignant people will
testify. The awakened wrath of the cti-
zens of Grayson has been terrible as the
storm; and before it. like reeds before The
hurricane every thing suspected of being
tainted with abolition, has bowed or been
swept away. And that excitement is far
from having subsidized, it is merely abated.
Snch terrific upheavings ofrhe popular feel
ing are not easily hushcd The murmurs
of discomfort and dissatisfaction will long
be heard in Grayson like a storm dying a.
way among mountain caves.
The negroes who have been executed,
were not the victims to appeasc the wrath
OF the people. FOR they were the bloody
offering to the demon abolition; and the
universal sympathy felt for those poor ig-
norant, deluded creatures, helps to fan the
fame ofexciiement against their heariless
seducers, the Abolilionis,s When the pop
ular Indignation Is once aroused by such
acts of violence and outrage as that perpe-
trated in Grayson it is never Gained but
by the blood Of the nstigators. and we
wouldn't give a siSpencc for Bacon's life
if those people ever get their hands upon
him. WmhcrHe Rrp.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

The new Capitol of Tennessee win !
one OF the most magnificent buildings
The klnd IN the United States. 1t is bul
OF pollshed limestone rock, upon high hi
giving a most extensive view OF tic slr
rounding country. 1t can he ct read
Tor the ncxt session Of the Legislature
1853. To do 50. however, an appropri
ton Of 5000. 900 Is asked for from the proi
en-, Legislature. The force employed 4
il is $40 men. In its construction S3ii,
3S2 have been already expended.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

The Mail. from Lynchburg, which U
ally arrives here, about z. NJ. did
reach us, on Tuesday last. until nea
sunset. The delay was occasioned by t
npsetIing ofthe Stage, few miles bclt
Liberty, by which, we regret to say, sevc
OF the passengers were considerab
though, We hope. not dangerously ipjur,
We saw several with ihcirarrns IN sling
and one or two with rather ugly confuse
about the head. We have been inform
that the accident was not at al aitribu
ole 10 any negligence or unskillfulncss
the driver, but resulted from the brenki
OF a trace-chain. and the general alarm
the horses. produced by the e;.jveness
the one partially discngaged.lBed. Sen.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

at the Big Lick, in Roanoke county, some
eight miles farther west. "a
We hope thar Messrs. Hollernan X Co
will take sorac trouble to preserve eaf'ren ms
many parts OF this mysterious animal as
possible. for the examina'ios and spee1'd-
ton of the curious and scientific.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01


BIsHor HUeuEs, at the great Catholic
meeting in New York, on Tuesday night,
delivered himself Of one Of his characters
tic speeches, which is thus spoken Of by
correspondent ofthe Philadelphia Led ger:
Cardinal Wlseman never created grea-
ter sensation in England than Archbishop
Hughes, or rather his speech, last evening,
at Stuvcysnnt Institute is making here to-
day. Tie papers all give sketch of it;
but to witness its full effect, one should
have seen its powerful influence upon the
people to whom it was addressed Scores
went away, disappointed in not getting
into the hall, and those who did get in were
soeiierous in their applause from first to
last,
~ The Archbishop is man Of immense
influence in New York-and it is no IS on
der. for his is an intellect of no common
order. Take him, all in all, hcis man of
eonsummate capacity, bold in thought. and
fearless IN the expression of his sentiments,
no matter how repugnant or unpalatablc
they may be to a majority of'he people he
is living among. His remarks about Kos
suth.the Ang!o-Saxon race, Professionalism,
anu other cognatc topics, last night, are
cases in point
The prelatc. nevertheless, will get
rough handling from persons and presses,
who have always looked upon him as an
ambitious and dangerous man. Some of
these. even' are prosnostica,ing the down
fa'. of our GLORIOUS institutions" il the
Archbishop is to have it all his own way;
but | believe, for all that, the impression,
as YET, Is very generally entertained, that
come what may, our rly-be!ovcd "coun-
tr, IS perfectly safe"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01
Eaindoo Widow Burni ngS.

prove how little is known Of these mineral
formations"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

The Seabord ard Roanoke Railroad
has been conplr'ed from Portsmouth. Va.
70 Weldon, y. c.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

The Richmond Wing Of Wednesday
last has an article s,rikingly contrasting the
modes in winch the present canvass has
been conducted by the parties engaged in
it. The remarks Of the Wing upon one
feature ofthc canvass, deserves we think
particular attention:
1--WE regret the course Of warfare which
the Democrats have adopted. not from any
apprehension OF injury 1t may do Mr.. Sum
mers, bnt mainly because of the consequent
ccs which must how from it. There can
be no doubt Of the fact that it has tended,
and will tend still farther, to weaken the
institution Of slavery, not only in Virgina,
but IN the South. How can it be other
wise! The Democratic party have pro-
claimed 10 the whole country that the
Wings of this State have selected as their
candidates for high Office "A notorious AB-
oLITIoNIsT. To sustain this charge they
have rakcd up fromtheir ashes. sentiments
which he in common with many others ex-
pressed at Il time Of fearful excitement in
the land, when the general apprehension
forbid every thing like calm reflection and
the exercisc of discreet judgement-These
opinions arc now deliberately paradcd be-
fore the world, and the impression is sough,
TO be conveyed by many. that he enter
tains them to this day What eject must
not this havcl Can it fail 10 give encour-
agement TO Northern Aboliionisis 10 per
sist in their efforts to undermine our insiitu-
tionsl viii the defeat Of Mr. Summers
compensate the Democratic Shareholders
of FIrginia for these irremediahle evils p
We wish their leaders had reflected more
seriously upon this subject, before the mis-
chief hat! been Done We regret that their
professions of devotion 10 Southern rights
had not prompted them 10 course different
from that which they dcprecaic so much in
Others. What is it that the South has Just
ly right still 10 complain Of afihe North
What IS IT that tends 10 keep alive in Ger
tain sections among US, spirit Of lisloyalty
to the Union : 1t is nothing more nor
less, than tie continued agitation by North
crn fanatics, oft the subject Of slavery. And
yetwhilewe Indignantly denouncc such con-
duct in others. the Democratic party Of
Virginia have done more 10 keep alive this
very agitation. than all tic efforts Of Gar
rison and Philips could have accomplish
ed in twenty years. This assertion is fully
sustained by the facts. The election OF
Governor had nothing whatever to do with
The subject Of slavery, ard he charge Of
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

Emory and Henry College has dcscrv
ed well Of the State. She has rendered
most essential services to the cause ofcdu-
cation in this portion OF Virginia--for she
has bred mp numerous array of young
men. furnished them with an education
much superior 10 what would otherwise
have been a,tainablc by the majority Of
them. and she has inspired them with an
ardent de5irc Of further improvement for
themselves, and of even greater literary
advantages Tor their children. Such ser
vices are entitled to the gratitude Of the
country"
So speaks the Southwestern Adrocatc
OF the institution,to which we had occasion
to refer the other day, in connection with
the legislative course of Col. johnson.
Emory and Henry desired to cducate.cve-
ny year, free Of charge, certain number
OF INDECENT young men, as means Of pay
ing interest on debt due the State. This
proposition, if carried out, " ould have af-
iorded the means of education 10 some " bo
by its failure arc deprived ofthcm forever
it might have developed some mind,th
would have thrown splcndor over the
State--buti; failed. and among those who
opposed it was The candidate Of the Dem
ocratic party for the Office Of Governor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

before the public, We must content our
selves with furnishing mere abndgement.
The Enginser says the work between
Lynchburg and Salem has presented
greater difficulties than were anticipated.
but that every part has been diligently
prosecuted, and that in deep excavations
containing rock, all the force has been en-
ployed that could work to advantage; that
though delayed necessarily. the line from
Lynchburg to Liberty will be open in jan
uary certainly; to Buford's in March. and
to Salem in July; and ten miles beyond
Salem can so into operation. in six weeks
after the road reaches that point; that
the road and its superstructure will favor
ably compare with any in this country
that more depot grounds have been obtain
ed at Lynchburg. upon which Engine
houses aud Machine-shops can be erected,
and that the depot yard will be one of the
most perfect in the Southern States.
All the works are in good progress a
long the line, so that if funds be obtained,
the road entire could be completed by
June 1854.
The survey down New River shows
the distance to Indian Creek, to be 625
miles, requiring no grade rising Eastward
beyond 60 feet per mile. and Westward
GS feet per mile, the maximum grade up
on the main stem. The cost of this road
he estimates at Sl,062, 500 or SIT 900 per
mile
BY comparison of this route, from the
mouth of Greenbriar to Richmond, with
the one by Stanton, &c, the exhibit
stands thus: Miles.
From Richmond to Charlottesville 100
Charlottesville to Staunton 40
Staunion to Covington 70
Coviugton to Mouth Of
Grcenbriar &c
ooc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

y drove of three hundred fine West
hogs. sold Off very readily in our N
ket last week, nj $3.50.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-12-01

From Richmond to Lynchburg
Lynch'g. to Christiansburg
d" Chris'iansburg to Mouth Of
Grccnbriar
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1851-02-26
CADIZ, OHIO WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY

God has not forsaken us. There are better
days TO come, mother! saw it in dream
and in il beheld your own dear self, and
you were singing pleasant soag away in
that blessed home. Oh, mother, cheer up
cheer up!
When The little boy lay down upon his
wretched couch that night, he was changed.
His mothers great despair had transformed
him from suffering child into a strong.
hearted man--from weak aid helpless de-
pendent, intS an earnest, thoughtful worker
bencefouh his path was one Of duty alone
and no allurement, be il ever so bright, could
turn him from it. Before him gluered for
ever guiding star; and his intense, absor-
bing gaze, neither the cares nor the vanities
oi life could for an instant divert. Existence
had for him but one object, and his utmost
energies we're taxed for IFS attainment.
Never did the sun rise in greater splendcr
thar on the New Years morning following
that night of hunger, gliding the spires and
domes of the city with its rays. The streets
we're already rapidly filling with The gay
crowd seeking pleasure, and men walked as
thOugh new life had been given them by the
general hilarty and the bracing air.
In the most crowded street was the news
boy, but not the disconsolate wretched lad
who had plodded his way through the storm,
the night before, to Gesolate home and a
supPerless bed. You would have not recop-
nzed him as he hurried along, eagerly in
tent upon his avocaion, and his face all ra.
dent with the great hope that struggled at
his heart.
That night joy visited the forsaken fire.
side. They had paid the landlord his rent,
and still had sufficient left where with to pur-
chase food. |. was merry New Year for
them.
Years came and went. Great changes had
taken place. The boy had grown to man.
hood. High lonors were conferred upon
him. Wealth flowed into his Golfers; his
praise %as upon every tongue. And at this
very hour, upon the banks of the majestic
Hudson, his mansion stands conspicuous
among a thousand others for its taste and
elegance.
He has but one companiou-his aged
mother-.he lonely widow whom we saw
some years ago, gazing mournful'v into the
fire, and watching it's fickerng light. His
influence was felt far and wide, and the poor
md wreiched Of every class and kind come
around him with their blessings
Thank God! thank God! Cor every suffer-
ing son of man, who thus comes up from the
deep shadow of despair into the blessed sun.
light, and, turning, gives his word of cheer to
The grouping millions beneath them.
Thank God! thank God! that, scattered
here and there throughout the world, in
many humble home, may be found men
and women, unto whom life presents but liz
lie OF love, or hope, or joy, and yet who pass
along amid its dcsoate paths without mur>
mur, sustained, and sooIhed, and blessed by
this al0ne--A CHEERFUL HEART.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1851-02-26

galnst Ministers, l39. Immediately on tbs
rising Of the Assembly, the Ministers went
to the Elyses, and placed their designations
in the hands Of the President, and their res
IgnsIions were accepted.
Paris, 2lsi January - The Constitutions,
OF the 2Oth, says: A new Ministry will %.
formed of those Who voted against the .ab,'o
resolution.
Sixty-one members ofthe Socialist SOciei,
have been arrested for conspiracy againsI
the Administration.
After the resignation, Leon FAuchieT was
lnirusled With the task OF forming the gov.
ernmen'. At FIRST he apparently succeeded.
since :hen II has been declared that he wan
unable 10 do 80.
Louis Napoleon, finding il impossible To
compose Ministry; had recourse 10 the ius
nation OF Ministry from the public flnc-
tionaries.
SCHLEsWIG HOLSTEIN.
On January 18th, patrol was attacked
by the Danes at Wendbye.
The conference Mt Ham, between Aus..i4
and Prussia, has adjourned.
The Holstein troops have continued 10 r.
treat towards Hostein, while the Danes are
steadily retreating into Schleswig.
Advices from Hanover state that the Aus
trian column has come TO stand.
The cities of Rendsburg, Ahonia, Lubes
and Amburry are to be occupied by Federal
troops, and il is stated that Frederick will
leave the Danish garrison.
! The official journal of Denmark states thai
the King commands that no measures be To
ken against the Schleswigers who have taken
! up arms against him. From this net Of Gle.
mency all officers are excluded who were in
service before the 24th March, l646.
AUSTRIA AND PRUSSIA.
1t is now positively stated thai no Con.
gress Of Continental Monarchs will take
place d, Dresden. Dresden papers state that
the governments OF Austria and Prussia
have given notice Of their intention Of fosm>
ing the German;c confederation with ell
provinces subject to them.
ITALY.
Letters from Rome state tha, the PsDal
Court look forward TO the opening of ihs
British Parliament with great anxiety. The
persecution Of Potesiants still continue. -
No religion tolerated except papacy.
Some agents had landed near Rome and
circulated revolutionary documents.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1851-02-26

AN IMMENSE SHARK A large shark was
caugh, BY hook and line between Maya.
zines and IfeIsnd island, Bermuda, on the
10Th Of January, which measured as follows:
FROM tip Of nose to end of tail / feet O
inches; circumference Of body 7 feet D in
ches; extreme stretch OF Jaws lS by l6 I'M
ehos. The jaws had SIX rows Of teeth. The
contents Of the stomach were: "A sheep; 2
turtles, about eight or len pound's each; !;
three pieces salt beef; one piece sail polk !;
onepiece suit; some pieces Of 6sh Of differ
ent kinds.