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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-07-22

The following is specimen of the yitupera-
ton. daily lavished upon Gen. Scott. by The To-
cofoco press. I,is taken from no obscure vii
age sheet. but from the columns of the Penn
sylvanian. the leading organ Of the Pennsylva-
MIA Democracy. and paper of widely extend.
ed influence:
We charged Gen. Scott with cowardice in
refusing tho challenge of Gen. Jackson fiom
seigncd religious motives. and afterwards cha-
Longing De Witt Clinton. knowing that he as
prevented by his oath of Office. from accepting
that challenge. We charged Gen. Scott with
cowarjice, because he challenged brother
soldier at time when he was Frustrated by
sickness. We charged him with cowardicc,
because in duel 18th an honorable man, he
escaped danger Nv dodeing the hall of his ad.
versary. Th, Sc facts are frum the records of
history, and they are but small part of the dis
srace v ich attaches to the name Of Winfield
Scott The Ledyeris a, liberty to adJuce the
history Of the Mexican war in vindication of
his character. but it f'rgets, as it acknowledges
its ignorance Of Scott's transaction with Jack.
son, that he was compelled by Presidential or
dcrs to take part in the campaign. He refused
to 90 10 Florida. although the Ledger with his
tor,cai egotism cites his action there. as evi
dence Of his valor; and il we are not mistaken,
Gen. Scott never performed warlike service in
Florida. If no did. it was az " it'll Mexico, ar.
ter brave mon had hewn path 10 victory. in
which be safsly tod to glory. In Mexico he
r~aped triumphs which Taylor planted; and
to say that Scott is deserving Of the credit oil
that war. IL to rob the dead Of their just fame.
and to deprive TIE living heroes Of those bat.
tics Of fhfif honestly achieved neputations.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
Whig Meeting i'm BucktugIa nm


AT meeting ofthe Wings If Buckiny ham
county. held at the Courthouse. on Monday the
lsIh day of July. 1852 being Court day. to
take into c"nsid Grafton the nomination Of the
ate Wing National Convention al Baltimore
for the next Presid. Mt and Y ce President Of
tie U. s., Dr. WIN. J. Eppes as called TO the
chair. and Alex. Mosrly appointed secretary.
On m. ton If Mr.. b. J. iDarneille, the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions ere u,,ani.
mously adopted:
their late Convention. held IN the city of Bal,i.
more. has Nominated Gen. WINFIELD ScoTr
Of New jersey, and the Hon. WILLIAM A.
GRAHAM of North Carolina, for the next Pres
iden, and Vice President Of the U. S: There
fore. be it
Resolved. That the Wings of Buckingham,
do accept and do cordially sanction and APP
prove of the SKID nominations.
Resolved. That the Wings of Buckingham.
having all confidence in the character Of Gen.
WINFIELD ScoTT. as n pure and patriotic CHI
zen-withou, fear and wi,hou, reproach--as
a man, no has been tried and found faithful.
both in peace and in war, and who, by long
career Of military success. in different coun-
tries and against different enemies, has always
brought honor both upon himself and upon his
countryside now heartily unite in pledging
themselves to his support. as the candidate of
the Wing party, for the Presidency Of the U.
States.
Resolved. That the proceedings of this
meeting. be sent TO The Richmond Wing. the
Richmond Times. and the Lynchburg Virgin
ian for publication.
J. EPPES, CAm'..
ALEX. MosELY, Sect'ry.
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New ENTERPRISE.

We ask attention to the advertisement of Mr..
c. NOISE, which appears in the paper to-day
In addition To "A good supply of useful books.
il is his intention to keep constantly on hand or
procure by direct orderevery article necessary
for Newspapers and Printing establishments.
This will be great convenience to that branch
ofindustry in this section of the State. and we
hope the effort will be sufficiently palronised
to make it permanent business in our city.
Our thanks are due to Mr.M. for Mansfield
Life of Gen. Winfield Scott, the Correctness
and authenticity of which we need not sprek Of.
Also for the recent edition Of The Life and Ser
vices Of Gen. Scott. published By Messrs.
Barnes & Co. New York This is a work aL-
mirabIy adapted to the present canvass. 1t is
well worthy the attention of Clubs no desire
to scatter abroad the history of the grea, Cap
tain.
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v, a,
1t has never been our pleasure to attend a
more pleasant ard agreeable celebration Of the
Anniversary Of our Natio al Freedom, than
that which came Of At the above named place
on Saturday the 3rd July last.
Notice having been generally given tn, ough
the county, that the Wheler's Spring Debating
Society would celebrate the 4lh Of July on
Saturday the Bird in a proper manner; thai
day Came with all Of its holy remembrance.
clingng around it: the sun shone in the hcav.
ems in all Of its : larry. and the very murmnring
Of the breeze itself seemed to whisper ou, The
Sabbath day Of Freedom" The fair sons and
dau .hters as well as the fathers and mothers
of the community soon assembled; hilariy and
slee seemed depicted upon every count-nance;
life and joy flashed in every eye. anil from
every heart a fe,ling of lhankfulness ent
up to the God Of nations. for having preserved
our happy Urion to that day. u,i',d prosper
Gus and happy. instead Of divided and dis
tractcd coniederacy.
The Church at 1 o'clock was filled To its
utmost capacity. The Choir appropriately
sang National Anthem after which the Pre-
sident ofthe Society. Mr.. VIM. Nj. Hannah of
Appomattox Co. rose and read the order If
proceedings for the day. Mr.. John H. Mar.
shall. Jr.. " no had been appointed the reader
of the Declaration of Independence. after pre-.
facing the reading with brief snJ appropriate
address. read that IN. morabe instrument in a
forcihle manner.
Mr.. William q. Miller the appointed orator
Of the day was next introduced 10 the audience,
when he delivered beautiful. chastc, able and
eloquent address. with which the audience
were particularly delighted, frequently inter.
rupling the speaker With long continued sp.
plause.
Alter the Grafton was delivered. the compa-
ny took recess fnr III, purpose of partaking
OF DINNER which Vas gotten up by the PEG
pie ofthe nrighbourlio d in style not TO be
surpassed either as regards quality or quantity
There was plenty for all, and not one failed to
he entirely satisfied, for quantities Of provisions
were left. We give the ladies' credit for this
part of the days doings. and they are ladie.
upon whom are concentrated all the noble
quairs which can adorn the real Virginia Ia
The company paired back to the Church
when the Debating Society WAS called to or
der by the President. and Mr.. Jas Wilson de.
hv'red neat and beautiful address to the 60
clcty upon the oil jects Of that institution.
committee was then appointed by the SO
cirty to solicit from Mr.. w. G. Miller, and Jas
Wilson each a copy of their address.
public discussion then fol ow ed, which
was participated in by some of the members
upon the subject. "IFhether Virginia has teen
benefited by tie adoption IF the New Consti-
tufion." The subject discussed al some
length in ii strain of Wit and humor " hch
seemed to please he audience very much and
at a late hplr the comDanv ,li.uersel all c.eI.
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The annexed poc~elings Of the ci'izcns 81
Lynchburg will show that the proper steps
have been taken to secure = representation in
the Convention at Union, which no doubt is to
have an important bearing on the future pol
icy Of the State. in relation to the prosecution
Of the schemes Of improvement now COM
menccd.
Campbell c. H.. at the August Court for the
same purpose. (appoiuting delegates,) aud we
suggest the importance of the subject to all
the counties South Of James River. as we are
confident that other sections Of the State will
be represented on that occasion:
Public Meeting.
Pursuant to public notice. portion of the
people Of the town Of l.. nchburg convened at
the Masonic Hall. Tuesday. the 20,h inst. for
the purpose Of responding to the proposition
made by the Citizens Of Monroe county, for a
Convention of the friends of Internal Improve.
ment at Union. in said county. on the 18th Au.
gust. On motion of VIM. T. Yancey, Judge
ID. y. Wilson was called to the Chair. and j. c
Shields appointed Secretary.
Jno. Nj. Speed Introduced the follow ing re.
eoIutlOns,Witn cApianatory rethdFks," Hcu diter
discussion by WIN. I. Yancey. +. b. Dean"jr.
and Mr.. Speed were adopted.
LIST. Resolved, that we the people Of the
tow of Lynchburg approve Of the Conven-
ton proposed TO he held in the town Of Union.
in the county Of Monroe. on the 10Th Angus,
next. and are willing to co operate with the
friends of internal improvement in adopting
such means as may best advance the interests
of the Commonwealth.
End, Resolved..,hat Gen. O. G. Clay, C F.
NJ. Garnctt. Henry Davis, J. R. Mcdaniel. C.
H. Lynch, VIM. S. Ellison. Alex. Liggat Jno.
M. Warwick. Col. Maurice Langhorne jr..
Capt. Richard G Morris. Rev. John Early, C.
l.. Mosby. J. o. L. Gogein John NJ. Speed.
James Mcdonald. Ro II. Glass. H. NJ. Gar
land ir VIM. r. Yancey. Francis B. Deane jr.
i. d. Christian, Philip A. Bollin, DR.. WIN. p.
Allison, VIM. S. Reid jr.. Henry o. School
field, Chiswel Dahney. Andrew Ellison jr..
and. ION the morion OF Mr.. Speed the Chair
man and Secretary of the meeting be ap-
pointed delegates to attend said Convention.
On mott n Of Mr.. Yancey. the secretary was
objected to forward a copy of these proces d
ings to the corresponding Commir,et, of the
Monroe mceting. and cause the same to be-
published in the Lynchhurg new spapeIs.
The meeting then adjourned.
ID. A. WILSON. CHARM.
J. C. SHIELDS. Sec'ry.
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ALEX. MosELY, Sect'ry.
July Is. 1852


Mr.. EDITOR: have just returned from a
tour through the surrounding counties. the oh
ject Of " hich was to gain all the infnrmsIion
could on farming. !, might be of intersr to
some OF your readers to know that there is a
fine crop of wheat Owing TO the extreme
drought, the oat crop is very Indifferent with
gloomy prospect for corn and tobacco.
took occasion in passing to call at tie Buff
falo Springs. " here all was bright and CHEEKY
have been through the State. and at many
watering places. but never has il been my lot
to meet SO many smiling faces. SO much beau
ty. so much gayefy. cannot refrain from in
dividualizing. the inimitable Misses NJ. B. and
W.who were suffieientof themselves to give en-.
chantmeut to the scene; besides host Of other
accomplished and captivating Ladder. The
genilemanly and accommodating Proprietor
MI. ]. !. Hite. certainly deserves credit for the
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shire. was . Free-soilsr, and that. therefore.
Pierce was opposing his election. Suppose
this be so-these writer's were the friends ol
Atwood and were seeking 70 injure Pierce.
with the Frse-soil party. IL it probable.
they would have made statement calculated
10 have different eiFecs, unless il had been
true2. This publication. remember. WINS made
before Pierce was thought of for the Prssiden-
cy. and could not by possibility have been in
sndedfo injure him out of the State.
As'o the third plea. that Gen. Pierce is and
has been the friend Of the compromise-let ~
consider that. Now we are willing to admit
that Gen. Pierce. considering. as he said. that
the "North had got the kernel and the South
The shell" by that agreement. preferred its sc-
ceptance to dissolution of the Union, which
he regarded the inevi'abl. consequence Of its
rejection. This is not at all Inconsistent with
the idea. that in bis heart he "rer0ltcd" at the
thought Of restoring fugitive to his master and
and that he "loathed" the fugitive slave law.
The true questions for the South to e,ermine
are not whether Gen. Pierce acquicsces in a
law that he "ioatles," but. first: whether he is,
now and forever. unalferably opposed to its re-
peal. or modification. in any manner calculated
to impair its efficiencyl Secondly. whether. at
ter publicly proclaiming his "loathing" Of it.
he will not lack the moral power necessary to
It's enforcement.and necessary to bring the peo-
pie Of the North quietly TO assent to its enforce
mcnti and thirdly: whether the South will re-
ward with its confidence and its highes, honors
man whoslanders her people by pronouncing
a law. which they insist upon. loathsome and
opposed to humanity. ami an institution with
which they are connected. without fault or a
gency other own. "a nsoraib blot upon tie na-
ttOn"l
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The Philadelp hia Enquirer of Friday So,

The Philadelphia Enquirer of Friday say ::
We yesterday converted With gentleman
from Washington county Pa. who gave US
the mos, glowing accounts Of the prospects Of
Gen. Scott in that section Of the State He
says that his popularity is unbounded, and tina,
he will receive larger majorities By many thou
sands in the aggregate than we're given TO
Gen. Taylor. Allegheny county. he predicts.
will give him FIVE thousand majority. while
Washington " i'll do better than on any for
mer occasion. The feeling Of en,husissm on
behalf Of Old Chips. he assures US. not con-
fined to the Wings. but extends to many Dem
ocrars. Thisis altogether encouraging. and cor
responds with our adsices by hitter. as v ell as
by public journsis. The response to the Bal
timore Convention has been altogether cordial
and hear, warm throughout Western Pennsyl-
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BIsHoP DoANE.-The Episcopal Diocese
of New Jersey, have adopted, with only one
dissenting voice. the report OF an uvesti gazing
committee to the effect thar more of The char
ges brought hy The Bishops ofOhio, Virginia.
and Maine. sgainst Bishop Doane. Of N. Jer
sey, have been sustained; that there vas no
affirmative evidence ofthe Bishops guilt. but
strong circnmstan,ial evidence OF hi- entire in
nocence Of the charges. a resoiu,ion as al.
adopted by the Conv, ntion. for the ap.
Poirtmeni Of a Committee to lay said report
of the investigating Committee before the
Court on The trial OF the Bishop, and to remon
s'rate with the three Rev. prela,es against pro-
ceeding further in the matter
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The spirit ofnsubordination and mischief"
which the doctrines preached by our Demo-
cratic Governor 'sead to prvdsce," seems to be
making rapid progress. We are constantly
hearing Of fresh instances. A case occurred
recently in our county Of Campbell. and was
prosecuted at its last Court. 1t appears that
the overseer uf Mr.. Pcrrow, at his
quarter plantation, was correcting servant
girl. on Thursday, for disobedience of orders
Mr.. P's man JEFF. happened to pass by. and
gave the overseer las he saidD an ambitious
look. Upon the overseer's inquiring Of him.
what he had to do with it, he said, "I'll have
enough to do with it. ifyou get hold of me-"
The oversccr struck at him with his cane. but
JEFF, being the stronger man. wrested it from
his hand, and dealt him blow ia the mouth
with some hard substance, which he took to
be stone, and an 'ther on the head 18th the
cane. which knocked lin down. The mo,.er
of the overseer witnessed the scuffl. at some
distance, aud ~hen she Immediately rcproach.
ed JEFF with having killed her son. he declsr-
ed that abe hoped he would die; and. that they
might stretch his neck forit, accompanying the
declaration with oaths.
twas the f st effort Of our newly elected
Commonw ealth's ATTORNEY in that capacity.
and one " hch gave an earnest. as We ure in
| formed. ofthe Zeal with whici he means to do
his duty. The cour'.upon consideration prob
ably. that no permanent injury had resulted
to the overseer. were of opinion that death
was too severe a punishment. JEFF. conse-
quct,ly escaped the hands of the Court. but
was Immediately ordered ihirty-nne lashes
by the presiding Justice.
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assiduous attention he bestows on I'll the visi-
torn. His table i supplied with visnd'. delicate
enough to suit the most fastidious, and alum
dant enough to supply the most vuracious-
The water is Of the same character as the
Whine Sulphur. aud particularly eficacious in
all cases Of hillary Derangements and depres-
sions Of the nervous system. There 10 pros
pect ofs large company. as there are abort rs
already. Yours. NJ.
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The Recus,, nj M, C's,

The card Of Messrs. Toomhs. Stephens &
Co.. which we publish, as an item Of poliii-
cal news. will command no favor among the
true and loyal Wings Of this State. For onr
part we quite ~il!ing to part company " i,h
all no so much purer and wiser than the
party. as to be unableto support its nominee
for the PresiJency-when, tina, nominee has
a''ested his intellect by guiding great armies
his craftsmanship by settling questions Of ma
tional difficulty and danger. His devotion TO
Wing principles by years of faithful and zeal
Gus CO cooperation Nth Clay and Webster. and
lis pat ioism by pouring out his blood like va
ter on the field of battle. Standing as he does
onrhe platform Of the National Convention
and in opposition too to a fainting General and
an unknown politician-anJ all the hercsics
and inquiries of locotocoisul-if there be any,
calling themselves Wings who have no stonl-
ach for the fight" We hope their passports
may e made out. Does any body believe
that Toombs and company care more for
Southern rights than the thousands of South
crn Wings who are rallying to the support of
Scott and Grahami Does any body doubt
that they aciua,ed by motives thoroughly
selfshl Take that grand specimen ola states
man, Ma. CHARLES JAMES FAULKNER for ex-
ample. He happens to be the representative
Of district. democratic by about a thousand
majority. The patriotisnwwhich prevents his
supporting the Wing candidate, jumps precise
ly with the policy that may enable him to retain
his seat in Congress. Ditto Of Senator Brooke
of Mississippi. Honesty is The best policy, but
sham honesty sometimes answers the purpose
as we'll
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A meeting Of the Tobacco Manufacture r. oi
Lyachbu'g. called by previous notice for the
purpose OF adopting some method of doing n
wa, with the present sy stem of working To
bacco in the Winter, Was held at Friends
Warehouse, on Tuesday evening the goth inst
On motion made and seconded. Col. Mau
rice Lang horne. as appointed Chairman and
A. d. Ried, Secretary.
M. David w. Burton then offered The FOL.
lowing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted.
Resolved. That commit Of four be w
pointed. to prepare preamble and resolutions.
TO be submitted to an Adjourned me citing of The
Tobacco Manufacturers Of Lynchburg. 10 he
held at Friends Warehouse on Monday even
ing the 26th inst.
Resolved, That The Chairman be requested
to appoint the COMMITTEE.
The Chairman then appointed Mes.es Da
vid Z. Spence. David W. Burton. A. Fl. Ar
instead and Jesse Hare to constitute the
Committee.
On motion Mr. ID. W Burton. rh. Chairman
and Secretary were added to the COMMITTEE.
On motion made and seconded, The meeting
then adjourned.
MAURICE LANGHOENE, Chm'n.
A. d. RrAD. S~c'v.
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The Southern Press. WHICH has refused to
support the Democratic ticket. tells US that
there are great many Democrats in the South
who will pursue the same course. tits pub.
Ishing letters from its correspondents approx
ing ofits position.
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vanis. There is NOT ripple Of discorj or dis
union. The party Is united 70 a man. and the
utmost confidenee is felt. that signal triumph
will he achieved at the struggle in November.
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1869

13U4
Showing the distance to be the same as
that given betw cen Louisville and Charles
son, and also showing the very rema, kaole fact
that it is the same length as the line via Knox
vile and Lynchburg. In conclusion, we ask
our internal Improvement friends, especially
those who may assemble at Union on the 10Th
August next.to consider calmly all these things
as well as The fact shown 10y US in our issue
of the 2sth Of June last. hdt Unless ace can car
ry the Ohio tonnage for t,, than cent, per
ton per mile, it riHg as it no~ goes, ria Lake
Erie and the Erie Canal to NU York.
We will resume this subject at another time,
and before the meeting of the Con, ention W
Union.
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The Charlottesville Advocate says the
wheat crop Of Albemarle has been harvested
and is of most superior quality; the yield is al
so much greater than as anticipated.
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The Staunon Spectator says that the Wheat
crop III augusta county is tho best and mo-
abundant for wears past
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An alum spring has lately Leen di covered ihs farm
Of Judge Field. near Culpsper CT House. Va
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Fine Tobacco.

MR. j. b. MILLER. manager for Messrs.
Ciump,on & Paynes. has handed US two very
superior plugs" Ct manufactured tobacco,
which exhibit the most skillfI handling and
management. and are put up of The finest sta
pie. We have rarely seen SO fine specimen.
Dr.. ALLISON left with us few days ago, a
sample Of The very beautiful lot he purchased
of Mr. F"gie of Bedford, at one hundred and
t~ enty-6ve dollars. per hundred eight.
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Electors foF She State ofvfrWinin.
1sf District-Joha 4 Kiiby Of Nansemond.
Cd District--Csl. J. chAmbliss, If Greensville.
. Sd District
9Th Diarics--fi- II Marshall. of Charlotte
5ti, Disrrict-AIex. Rives Of Albemar,e
9Th Distrirt-Wm c. Scott. Of Powhsian.
III, Distr;ct--Jos. Segar. Of Eliznhcth City.
9Th Distvict-J. n. lazy, sf S pcst,ylvania.
9th District--Henry W. Thomas, Of Fairfax.
lGth District--Aiex. U. Boseie<. Of Jcffer.sn-
llih District-CaL J. p. Baldwin. Of Augusta.
18th District--Jchn 2csis. ID Monroe.
18Th District-Walte- Preston, ofWssiing,cn.
18th Disirict--John J. jackson. jr.. of Wood.
18th Di-trict-T. NJ. Gmlly. of Ohio.
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Pursuant to notice given. n m. cling was held
to day at Hunting Creek Church. and hugely
attended. tor the purpose OF agitating the sub
ject OF education. and of a~crrr aiming the i-h
IS Of the people ofihs vicinity in relation to il
The ting was called to order by the
Rev. MIR. j. B.Toombs.and on his moror, Col
Jno. A. McCraw. was chosen chairman and
James ii. Purkns. appointed secretary.
The follow ing resolutions were then offrr d
by the Rev. Mr.. Toombs, and ere acconlpu
med by an address from that gentleman, of
great force and persuasive eloquence.
!. Resolved. That " e deem the subject Of
education lanenably neglected, in our county
ms we'll as Siate.
2. Resolved. That ia view Of the present
deficiency in mental training of our youth.
we consider The establishment of a school Of
high order amongst US. US highly desirable
The meeting was further very agreeably and
pr fitabl, entertained, Ivy listening to able, clo-
qnrnt and instructive addresses from Geo. w.
Purkins. Esq. Col. WIN. M. How erton. Rev.
Asa Cahanss. DR.. VIM. B. Lewis. VIM.
Penick. Esq. and Rev. David w. Scott. AZ.
ter Which the vote was taken IN the adoption
OF the resolutions and carried unanimously.
On motion. adopted:
The secretary was ordered Ia furnish n copy
Of the proceeding ,of The meeting to the Virgin
ian and Republican spapers Of Lynchburg;
Religious Herald, Richmond Enquirer, Exam
lntr and Tines. for publication.
JOHN a. McCRAW, Chm'n.
JAMES H. PURKINs, ESQ S., CIV.