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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

Our citizen. are about TO be ayorcd with
an exhibition, which Is not only highly in
tellectual in its character, and in all re-
spects unexceptionable, but to most Of them
will be novel. Readings from Shakespeare,
The great magician who moved at will all
the springs of human oxistcnce-havc
come to be, III our cities. a .favor,te enter
tainmcn,, especially OF the dlbtc refined and
cultivated classes. Many are forbidden
by conscientious considerations from at
tending theatrical representations, but we
presume none need feel any scruples a,
listening TO select passages from the great
bard, the full sense and power Of which
are illustrated and impressed by the voice
and manner of the reader.
Miss Upton, an accomplished yonug la
dy, whose readings We have seen most
favorably noticed, has arrived in our city
with aview Of giving few entertainments,
of the character referred TO. A gentleman
in Richmond Of the finest talent as critic,
writes us Her letters are Of the frs, char
acter. and her Readings here were highly
esteemed by every person Of taste who at
tended them"
We extract the following from notice
of the Richmond Dispatch:
Accident brought US several years a.
90 into n personal acquaintance with some
members OF her family, and to knowl.
edge, 10 some extent, ef her family history
Her father was u merchant of high stand
ing in the city of Boston.but by one Of those
revcrses 50 com lon among the mercantile
community, he failed, and dying soon af
ter, left young, and comparatively, help
less family, tostrugglc with the world in
the best way they could 1t is but jus
tee to say. that thus far, they have sus-
tanned themselves noblv, turning to the
best account their natural gifts, and the
requirements which the leisure of better
circumstances had permitted them to make
1t was under the impulse Of such feelings
that the young lady in question, first rcsol
we'd to turn her fine voice. aud highly cul
tivated taste to advantage, and in the
Northern cities she has been cmincitly sue
cessiin. Those " 10 nave heard her read
ing Of Hamlet. and among them are some
excellcn, Judges, have declared 10 us that
it WAS very fnc.--l1er voice is full, round.
and distinct, her Apr, Cation of the au.
thor perfectly correct and her manner not
only lady-likc, but even artistic; in the
highes, degree.
We venture to appeal to the good taste
Of all citizens, who can appreciate talent,
and TO the galantry Of such ofthem as re-
gard the struggle ola young and delicatcly
nurtured lady for independence with in
tercst, in her favor We feel assured
that not one person Will go away from the
reading with any other feelings than those
of pleasure.
The Brngor (Manc) Democrat says:
"She has great compass Of voice, and
her sudden transitions Of tone from one
characterize another.arc admirably manag-
ed. Her masculine impcrsonniions
struck us as remarkably fine The illn-
sions produced by her voice, are much
aided by the play Of her conntcnance, on
which are distinctly pictured all the emo
tons Of the speakers, " hose words she re-
peais."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23
Hon. DauiciA. wilson.

! desire 10 present, very briefly. 10 Tie
voters Of the Lynchhurg and Halifax ju-
dIcial Circuit some Of the prominent rcn-
sons which should induce them 10 cast their
suHrages in favor Of the esteemed gentle
man whose name headst this article, as Jud &c
Of the Circuit Court
Among the numerous officers in tie
Commonwealth. whose appointment, the
people have resumed to themselves. GER
,alnly none involve so many high and i'm
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

HURLGATE, near New York, once a ter
ror to navigators.has become almost entire
lyharmless.by rece int submarine operations.
The New York Sunday Messenger, says:
The submarine blasts fred upon Pot
Rock have been successful to the extent
that II is no longer terror to navigstors.
A report of the operation states that the
largest vessels may now pass over what
there is left Of the rock, in perfect safety"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

u The States Of Vermont and Illinois
have authorized Virginia state stock to be
taken as basis Of security for the issue
Of bank notes in those States. A bill hav-
ing the same Object in view is now before
the New Jersy Legislature. These move
ments not only show the credit Of our
State. but must have an effect in keeping
up the prices of Virginia state stock.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

From tie Iynchburg Republican, ]
BY REQUEST
This ,51ssicias Circuit.

1t is with pleasure that we publish the
from "a Membcr efMe Lynchburg Bar"
By some means, the public mind has been
most shamefully abused in regard 10 the
extent Of public service performed by
Judge WILSON and Of bis physical ability
to discharge lie important duties devolv-
ing upon the Judge ofthis judicial Circnil.
Facts are stubborn things and figures DO
not lie" Let the official record then speak
and tie issus be determined accordingly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23
~ The Free Soil Convention of Ohio

~ The Free Soil Convention of Ohio
met at Columbus on Wednesday week last
and nominated Ed. Wade for the Supreme
Court, and George w. Ellis for the Board
of Public Works. Hon. Joshua r. Gid
dings and Hon. Samuel Lewis were ap-
pointed delegates to the Free Soil Nation.
al Convention, and preference was ex-
pressed for the Hon. John F. Hale, of New
Hampshire. for President, and the Hon.
5. Lewis. of Ohio, for Vice President. A re.
solution was adopted declaring that the
right of suffrage should be extended to all
men, without regard to color.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

II Under the new apportionment Of
Union will cast, in Presidential election,
tic electoral votes assigned them in the
following table. The Southern States
have one vote less by the new arrange
ment than by the old, while the Northern
States gain seven, of " hich California gives
four. The Southern Press, from which we
take the table, says, if it were not for the
provisionin the federal Constitution, which
counts slaves only at threc-ffihs of their
number the South would have retained
her relative strength, Notwithstanding the
enormous foreign emigration of the last ten
years, and the California coup deta!:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

"a President Fillmore has received
an autograph letter from the Bey of Tunis,
written in Arabic. The letter came enclos-
ed in rich velvet satchel, ornamented
with gold tassels and bullions. Its ac-
companied by translation, and was for
warded by the American Consul at Tunis
Mr.. III. Payne.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

~ A late San Francisco paper has
the following account OF cool proceed
ing in that city. which very iorcibly Illus
tratcs life in California:
"A party Of four persons were spend
ing the Sunday quietly in playing all
tours. One of the parties, however, not
content with Abe chances ofthe game. and
determined % cham the tickle goddessto his
side, established akind oftelegraph With his
partner by laying his hand carlessly on the
table after each deal, and extending his fin
gers, designating very in,eligibly the num-
Der ftrumps which he held. The de
vice was ingenious and highly successful
fora while, but W as unfortunately discov-
cred by one Of his opponents no, on a
repetition of the offence, very dexterously
whipped outa bowie-knife and cut offtwo
of his fingers! The unfortunate hombrc
screamed with pain, and having picked up
his stumps rushed from the room. His
partner inquired Of the amateur surgeon
what his reasons were for such conduct,
when he quietly replied, 1T was fortunate
for your friend that he had no moretrumps'
or he certainly would hove walked of
with fewer fingers
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

u The State of Louisiana, it is said,
will present the first instance of any State
in the Union, being wholly represented by
adopted citizens, in the Federal Senate,
Mr.. Soule and J. P. Benjamin, the latter
just elected 10 succeed General Downs,
both being of foreign birth--the former a
native Of France, the latter of the Danish
Island of St. Thomas.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

u Official emigration rolls show tina,
since 1888, one million, taro hundred and
ninety seren M0usaud, nine hundred and
sirfy fire emigrants for the United States
have shipped from the port of Liverpool
alone.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

~ One hundred and six shares of Val.
ley Bank stock were sold publicly on
Wednesday week. at prices. ranging from
Sis. 10 TO sll5.9o. averaging sl15.2s
per share.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

Namc--Song. For one who viii under.
stand it-Mournful Musings on an old
School Stile--Belshazzar's Feast---Epi
gram-Noiices of New Works, &c.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23
wnshfngton's Birthday.

We trust that the return ofthis day, with
its hallowed associations. may have a sal
utary influence in checking the dissemina-
tim of principles and doctrines so much
~ variance with those cherished by him
whose life is to day commcmorated, and
% pregnant with evil TO the Union; the en-
during monument of his greatness. We
indulge the hope that its observance BY
the free and happy people Of Amcrica may
tend to strengthen and support that mon
um mt, whose very base has Of late been
shaken, and whose summit has been en-
shroudeJ in clouds. dark and full of evil
thr-~tnings. =
lion this day, when all hearts arc turn
cdwith grateful recolectionsto Ne "Fa,her
ofliis country" remembrance Of his great
deeds. his undying love for this Union.and
the wholesome principles he taught for
its government and preservation, should
inspire veneration for his memory that
will create a greater respect for his prin-
ciples. and renewed regard for the
Union, then truly will the return Of this
day havo been happy event to the thou
sands who shall unite in lis celebration,
aud one gloriously suspicious to our com
mon country.
As applicable TO the dangerous doc
trincs that we have referred to, and 10 the
occasion. we quote the following -
Il can most regiously aver have wish that
Il. incompatible wAh the dignity, happiness, and
true interest Of the people oftbis country. My
'ardcnt desire is, and my aim has been, as far as
tAcpended upon the Executive Department
TO comply strictly with all engagements. for
'eign and domestic; bm 10 Keep he United States
FREE from poll ieal ooancu0ns riih cre,y ohcy coun
try to t,crn independent of nil and underline
Influence Of none. In aword., want an Anesican
ehsa; hat he pomers Of EUROPE moy be con-in,
Ell act tor ourselves and not for ottcrs This in
my Judgment, is the only why to be respected u
LEpad and happy at home.
VGEOlGE WASHINGTON 1851
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

A correspondent Of the New York Ex-
press, who was present at the Medal Pre-
sentaiion in Washington, makes the fol
lowing touching allusion to the impressive
scene:
-"I do not know when | have been more
deeply affected than amid the sad. silent
group Of alfcctionatc and devoted friends,
who surrounded Mr.. Clay to-day in his
sick chamber The illustrious invalid was
dressed in suit Of full black. and stood
towering. and erect as when Illuminating
the Senate, but alas, the feeble, though yet
sweetly musical voice, indicated the pros
tration of energy. and the decay Of life.
He read his reply to Mr.. Ulman, stan
ding throughout, in clear distinct cnun-
cia,ion--but i, evidently required such a
mastering ofphysical efforts as to make the
observer feel. that the great triumphs OF
his eloquence were all over, and that never
again should we hear il as heretofore. in
the Capitol or in other Forums. The
music of his words, and the grace of his
attitudes were there, but the lightning light
fash Of his eyes. and the organ peal ofrhat
mellow voice, with its rich and pathetic
intonaiions, were gone. felt sad indeed.
and by struggle alone, could keep the tears
within my eyes.
The mind reverted to other scenes and
other doings. especially 10 the mighty con-
test, when he, almost alone, rehuking ex-
tremi,ics both at the North and South car
RED through Congress the Compromise
Bills, and SO again saved the country from
sad civil connection, il not civil war. Ii
was, undoubtedly, most important, and
the greatest period Of Mr.. Clay's life. and
all bis genius. and all his cloquence flashed
ont in IT as in a last expiring effort. Alas.
that such patriot and truly great and
good man must die--and that the earth
must soon hide him from our sight
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

IV AS our readers are aware, a law
has been enacted hy the Legislature of
Name, aid has gone into operation, for
bidding under severe panalties, the MANN
facture or sale of ardent spirits, within the
limits of that State. The question of a
doping similar law is under discussion,
in several others Of the States. In Rhode
Island, bill has passed the Senate refer
ring the matter TO the people. In Mary
land. numerous petitions have been pre-
scented to the Legislature, and public meet
ngs held in various places, with the OBJ
ject Of procuring the enactment of the
Maine law. The proposition has also ex-
cited much interest among the people Of
Ohio. In New York there is said to be
much excitement on the subject, as APP
pears by the following paragraph from the
N. York Herald:
The temperance excitement is raging
with great fcrceness at Albany. The ad-
vocates of the proposed law are doing all
IN their power to effect its passage. while
the opponents of the measure are holding
meetings, circulanng "Reminiscences for sig
na'ures,a sending in protests. They de-
clare that the enactment Of such law
would be direct violation Of individual
rights, guaranteed by The national constitu-
lion, and, if persisted in, they will carry
the question to the ballot box. If the
present extraordinary state of excitement
may be taken as an index of what is TO
come, not and bloodshed viii be the result
of this movement In connection with
this matter, we observe that Mr. Bookman
has given notice of bill for the abolish
mont ofthe license system, and allowing
the Board of Supervisors 10 regulate the
sale of liquor"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

q Oar editorial space, as the reader
will perceive. is somewhat restricted By
the favors Of Correspondents. We invite
attention to them. as a most agreeable sub
sti,u,c for any thing we might wish to say.
Our Legislative Correspondent, whose let
tiers we are grsti6cd to know are read
with much interest, pays just tribute. as
we have other means Of knowing. to the
fidelity. popularity and efficiency of our
able and accomplished delegate. Mr.. Speed
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

~ The only foundation for the aleg-
ed stampede Of ninety negroes from Ka-
nawha, was the removal Of about that
number ofslaves from Kanawha, under
the care Of their masters, to New Orleans
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

IL A gentleman in Charleston IS said
to have made valuable discovery in the
art Of Daguerreotyping. The advantage
claimed for picture taken by the new
process is,,hat it requires no glass to protect
it, inasmuch as it is covered with trans
parent enamclled surface, which renders
the picture imperv;ous to the effects of the
atmosphere and less liable to be rubbed
off; in fact the more friction that is used
on the surface, the brighter and clearer
the picture becomes, and so durable is it,
that il can be sent, in letter, any distance,
without the possibility ofits being scratch
ed or defaced.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

~ A Pacing Race came off recently
at New Orleans, the contest being in mile
heats; the three best in FIVE. But four of
the entries named came at the call of the
bugle-Dan Rice, Prairie Bird, Tarqun.
and Chicot The race was well contested
by Dan Rice and Prairie Bird, the former
being declared the winner, after seven
heats had been gone through. Chicot and
Tarquin were dstanced. Two heats were
mlde each in 249.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23


I The recent legislation of Tennes-
see, upon the subject ofInternal Improve
ments, seems to be entirely satisfactory to
the friends Of that system. We need no.
remind the reader, that Virginil has a
comnionintercst with her younger sister;
in the unfolding Of her great natural re-
sources, and the opening up of channel
of trade bctw cen The valley ofthc Mis,is
sippi and the Atlantic. That the lcgisla-
ton 10 which we have referred, may be
better understood, we quote few pas
suges from letter to the Abingdon Virgin
ian, by therenowned Parson Brownlow,
one Of the most ardent friends of Internal
Improvements in the State of Tennessee.
In addition to the bill he speaks Of. one
had previously passed the Legislature
apPropriating 100000 to the construction
Of dyes, on the East Tennessee and
Virginia Railroad-the line which meets
ours on the border Of the State.
The General Internal Improvement
BIZ. after VAIN and thorough discus
sion of two days, passed the House upon
ITS final reading today, by vote of 46 TO
p, and will pass the Senate by 16 to @
this body benz composed Of only IS menu
bers. This bill appropria;es the bonds Of
the State, to the amount of $4,000 per
mile, on all the Railroads specified in the
bail. to iron and equip them with cars and
locomotives. This places the whole State
Of Tennessee on the high and certain road
TO prosperity and greatness, and will. in
five years from this Time, make East Ten
nessce and Western Virginia-ihe Swift
crllnd of America-the finest country in
the world.
The extent 10 which tits hill involves
the credit Of the State, is EIGHT MILLIONS
OF DOLLARS, an amount she is fully com
petent to meet, as it will fall duc along
throug a series ofscveral years, | have
been here an humble laborer in the good
cause Of Internal Improvements for four
months, and | leave for home in the Chat
tanooga stage tonight. | am satisfied, |
leave rejoicing, and feel confident that the
rdst miiderRess of East Tennessee and
Western Virginia where was born and
raised, is soon to blossom as the rose.
East Tennessee has obtained all she de-
sircs, orhad any right TO expect, in the way
oflegiSlation."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

Eg In his speech before the Legisla-
turc Of Ohio, Kossuth mentioned, as ga
remarkable coincidence" that the State
and himself were Of the same age, he bav-
ing been born the year its constitution was
framed. my breast. said he, has ARRAYS
hecred sciM intense interest at the name Of
Ohio. TWAS as if something Of supreme
importance lay hidden for neia that name,
to which my future was bound,by the very
year of my nativity. This day my an,ici-
pa,ions are realized"
We are constrained 10 say that this
sounds very much like blarncy, in the Ma
gyar-for we doubt whether he had
known. three weeks, schen the constitution
OF Ohio was framed; and very possibly
had not known, for as many years, that
any such State existed Kossuih's tai
rays" must be taken with a limitation,
and the "heaving Of his breast" may have
proceeded from asthma, or some other OBJ
struction to respiration.
A State association "of the friends Of
Hungary" has been formed in Ohio, of
which Gov. Wood is President. Kossuth
harangued them. after which, as is the GUS
tom with us Americans, they considered it
necessary 10 give utterance 10 their feel
ings, in set OF resolves: not
knowing, we suppose, TO what determine
ton the eloquent appeals Of the Hunga-
Ran had brought them, they applied to him
10 draw their resolutions for them. And of
this act of sersiity. las the National Intelli-
gencer rcmarks,) to the purposes of this
"Peter the Hermit of new Crusade" so
far from manifesting aay conjunction or
mlstrust, they come forward and, with
the most winning simplicity,tell the hole
story of how they came to a knowledge
of tier oaen conclusions.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

Ono AND MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD Gel
EBRATIoN.-The ceremony of breaking
ground on the OHIO and Mississippi Rail
road between St. Louis and Cincinna,il
took place at IIlinoislown, opposite St. Lou
is, on the 18th instant.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

IY The Lunatic Asylum in The city
Of Lexington Ky. was destroyed BY fire
on the 10th inst One of the lunatics was
severely burned, and several others were
seriously injured.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

10 Lieutenant Maury, in his letter to
the Southwestern Railroad Convention,
predicts that as soon os there is a CONNER
cial ,horoughfarc across the lsrhmus, which
will unload, handle, and transport the
hreadstuffs, with the other heavy produce
Of the Mississippi Valley, across the 18th
mus, und put them on board ship in the
Pacific for less than it costs to get them
as far as Cape Horn on the way around.
that moment is the Gulf Of Mexico raised
to the summit level Of this worlds COM
MERGE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

~ Gov. Ramsey. of Minnesota. in his
message TO the Legislature, says the rev
enue Of the territory for the last two
years amounted to S2.l1I, and the expen-
dtures to S2,03l The Indians, ofwhom
there are $4,000 in the territory have com
miltcd but few aggressions. The Cover
nor congratulates the legislature upon the
fact that the excitement which has lately
pervaded the several States has tended TO
greater reverence and affection for the Uni
on, on the part Of the people of Minnesota.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

=
vent, Of which the 22d is the anniversary,
and in style of grandeur and elegance
never surpassed in the State.
The Theatre-going people have been en-
.joying a rich repast, in the person of a eel
ebrated Tragedian by the name of Brooke,
who has, for the last week, been playing
to crowded houses. and eliciting from the
audience rapturous applause, and the most
extravagant evidences ofapprobation. He
is certainly an actor of no ordinary ability;
with deep, sonorous, powerful, and at the
same time, well modula,ed voice of a
handsome and prepossessing appearance;
entertaining proper conception of the
character he represents. In Richard the
Third. he is said to have excelled Booth,
and to have been surpassed only by the
elder Kear.
! stated in my last communication that
James Buchanan was expected on the
next day; pretendcdly on visit to Judge
Mason; but evidently on an elecuoneerng
tour. He arrived in due time, and on
Thursday paid visit to the House Of Del
cga,es. thought his reception by his po-
hucal friends rather cold onc;and hea I'd
many express their regret that he has Wis.
ted Richmond. at this particular time
The proposition to give him public din
ner was declined
The committee on County organization
has just reported bill. providing for thu
election ofClerks. Sheriffs. Justices aud a.
the county officers, and fixing upon the Al
Thursday in April, for the general cleo
tion. The bill. being very long one, wa
not read. but was ordered to be laid up
on the table. and 1000 extra copies order
ed to be printed. In my next l will b,
able to give synopsis Of the bill. and vii
take pleasure in sending you copy, whel
| furnished. S. G. S.