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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

The following horrible scene occurred At
Northampton. England recently:
A woman named Elizabeth Pinchard, AGED
~ years was convicted in November Of syinv
poisoned her sister in-law. a womsn ten YEAR,
older than herself. and Was sentenced 10 b.
hung. The evening before her execution,
while she Vas receiving the witt ola ~clerpy-
man, she tainted. All efforts 10 restore her 10
consciousness were unavailing; she remained
insensiblc. and the next morning. as tho hour
OF execution approached. the .herif thinking
her dead. called in a physician to decide a. to
her condition. She was pronounced still liv.
ing. and the the execution was ordered TO "a
onward. The senseless body was placed M.
on a cart and borne to the appointed place,
where a crowd Of eager spectators we're a..
sembled; two hangmanis assistants lifted her
upon the platform; and the third put the rope
about her neck; the drop fell; the majesty Of
the law was INDICATED; the unhappy woman.
whose year.had already brought her to tho
verge OF the grave. was killed without know.
ing it. the final punishment, was no punishment
to her.
t~uold bo difficult to imagine a spectacle
more revolving than s.ch an execution.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

Inc view OrieanS D0ita OF Inc DIN inst, notes
the following Extraordinary Operation"
Commercial circles were highly excited by
an occurrence which took place on Tuesday
last, in which the fair dealing Of one OF our
largest dealers in Western produce has been
seriously impugned. We forbear giving tho
names of parties, presuming that the affair will
in due lime be made public in an authentic
form. As Far as we can gather them from 70.
sponsible sources, the facts are as follows: Tho
large Western merchant referred to. some
months ago. made a written contract with .
firm in the city to furnish them with 5000 bbls.
Of pork at $l4 so per bbl. Since tho contract
was made, pork has gone up to SIT, and the
contractor found himself in a bad scrape. On
the day that the contract " as TO be performed
he appeared. however. before a member OF the
firm of the other party and made tender Of tho
pork. demanding the price Immediately. to wit:
the pretty sum Of SS7 900 in cash. II was then
past the bank hour. and the firm requested the
contractor to wait urtil they could step out and
draw the money. He agreed. and the men,
funds. 1t was moi long before they had raised
more than enough, and had rendered the con-
tractor a certificate Of deposit Of $4,000 in one
of our banks. This would not satisfy the cen
tractor. who demanded the money-the spe-
Gle! Again the members Of the firm had to
rush around to the bank to hunt up the off,
GERS. After some trouble and tax Of time they
succeeded in getting the specie out of the bank.
and, putting the boxeson 4 dray trotted around
to tho contractor. 1t was then near seven o.
clock. and they met the party coming out Of
his office, after having closed up. "Here 10
your money for the 5000 barrels Of pork. in
specie" exul,ingly exclaimed the fortunate
purchasers Of the pork. The reply was .
model Of diplomatic coolness-"Sorry. gentle
mon, but it is too late. 1t is past business
hours.-the day is over.-the contract void
Good evening" And with an air worthy Of
Merternicb. the enterprising gentleman went
home. rejoicing over an operation which has
rather startled the moral sense Of our CONNER
cial public.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24
VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE r. r. Orr,cE.
LYNCHBURG, May 18th, 1851.

To the Editors Of the Enquirer.
GENTLEMEN:-Inyours sketch of Col. Townes'
speech in the paper Of the lI,h instant, there
are some errors in relation to the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad, which. no doubt, wers
made inadvertently, but which it is proper TO
correct.
First. the States appropriation to this work
Is Sl,SOO,O 900 and not So. 0O0. 900, a. there sta.
ted. There is another mistake % TO the annual
engineering expenses on this road. These
have amounted to $4S,144 Sc from the com.
mencement Of the experimental surveys, be.
fore the organization Of the company up to
Sept. 30th. 1851.
In the last annual report Of the company
there is a statement marked A. Of the con-
diiion Of the company at that date. In this
there is an item. engineering expenses S4l.l44
56-if we add 10 this $1,000 which vas. at
the time, in the shape of accounts not finally
settled. it makes the sum above stated.
This sum embraces Rot only the salaries Of
Engineers. but the cost Of the outfit for several
exploring parties-instruments. &c everything
appertaining to the engineering service. This
has been considered as a subject for congratu.
laiion. This road. 2044 miles in length. cross.
ing the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains.
presents as many engineering difficulties a.
any work south Of Maryland. The progress
Of the work. as exhibited in the last annual re-
port. will show what has been accomplished.
The whole amount Of salary paid to the en-
gineer corps for the year ending September
30th. 1851, was $17. 020; since then, under 4
somewhat different organization. diminishing
the number of officers, the annual salaries will
amount 10 $1l,9A0.
AZ ws do not v ish to be mi,reprraented we
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24
Important Opinion Or the Attorney
General.

by letters from various quarters ofthe State
the Attorney General has been requested to
publish an opinion on the subject mentioned in
the following paper; and we take great pleas.
ure in giving it immediate circulation:
Under the provisions of the Constitution of
Virginia for the election Of county officers. and
Of the recent act ofAssembly for holding tho.e
elections, the question is often asked, when a
county is laid of into tw or more revenue
districts. does each voter Of the county vote
for two or more commissioners of the revenue.
one for each district, or 10 each voter to vote
only for one commissions Of the revenue for
the dis,ric, in " which the voter residesi
An attentive Q examination Of the Constitution
and the law. will show thatthe first is the man.
ncr Of election required by them.
The commissioner Of the revenue are to be
elected for districts, but not by districts. If.
for example. a county is laid of into three
revenue districts. called the first, the second.
and the third districts, tho commissions Of the
irst district is not to be voted for and elected
by the voters Of that district alone. but he is
to be voted for and elected by the whole coun.
ty. So OF the commissioner for the second dis
trict, and forihe third district. At every place
Of voting in the county. a poll must be held
tor commissioner for the first district. 4 sepa-
rate or distinct poll for commissioner Of the
second district. and a separate or distinct poll
for commissions for the third district; and the
person who receives in the whole county the
largest number Of votes for the Office Of rom
missioner Of the revenue for the first district,
will be elected commissions for that district;
and 90 o. Teach other district.
An exception to the above rule is made by
tho law a. to the corporations Of Richmond.
Norfolk and Fredericksburg Lynchburg. Win.
chester. Danville, Stanton and Williamsburg,
TO which ] believe must he added Petersburg.
The voters in these corporations elect their O
commissioners. They do not vote in the e
lection ofthe other commissioner for the coun.
ties in which their respective corporations are
situated; nor do the voters offhe counties vote
in the election Of commissioners for those cor
pora,ions.
Inquiries are also frequently made as 10 tie
provisions Of the Constitution and the laws in
respect 70 reside"ee as a qualification for the
county Offices.
\" render a person eligible ia one Of these
Offices. i 10 not required ,hsi before. or at the
time OF the election. he shall be a resident Of
the county or district for which he Is elected.
dis fitness for the office in this. as in every
other respec'. is left to be judged or by the
voters. But it is required thar ,I,..s Officers
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

The candidates for the Court Of Appeals in
this (First) Judicial Section, are JUICE VIZ.
DANIEL, late q member of that Court, JUDGs
JOHN RosxsrsoS. late Chaooery Judge in the
Richmond Circuit. and JAMES M. WsirraE.
Esq. Of Pittsylvania.
The candidates in the Amherst t3rd) Section.
.re JuDox JOHN w. B~aocxENsRoUou ofLex.
;ps,ou, msufser Of the Federal Court. and
JupeE GaExN 3. SAMUEIs. late of the Rock
ingham Circuit
The eandida,es for the Bench Of tkir Circuit.
are JuusE DANIEL A. WILSON. Of Lyuchbars.
and JUICE WIZ. LEON. Of Halifax.
The candidates IN the Bedford Circus, arc
JuDoE NosseRNx NJ. TALIArEaRc, Of Frank
lin. and GxoaeE H. GILMER, Esq. Of Passyl-
vania-
Election next Thursday, the eth inst
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

CANDIDArEs.-Rather more space than wa
like to bestow IN that way is occupied. in to-
days paper. with the affairs Of the candidates.
Another issue. and the place that know them
now. lin our columns) will know them no more.
We expect in a few days. to see more long
faces than were ever beheld in this mer dian
before. Many a worthy fellow. who is now
all hope and smiles and afability, will then be
the impersonation of morossness and misan,hro.
Ply. We have been thinking thatif ill the defeat.
ed candidates in Virginia could be got together
next Friday morning. they would make the
6ercest army tina. ever stepped to the sound
Of the drum. Taking Cuba or s,orming Gibral-
tar would be child's play for them. We know
nothing they would not do in the way of reck-
less daring. We advise them to stand up to ir
like men. as Old Hickory used to say and take
courage Of tho hopeful philosophy which pro-
misses "bettcr luck next time"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

The Richmond Dispatch Of the 10Th inst.
contains the two following items of news un-
der its local head. which. fthere be no mistak"
in the facts Of the latter case, should open the
eyes Of the people to the dangerous tendency
and consequences of our hisher-iaw Cover
nor's opinions:
NEGRO OUrRAcE.-A negro draynan employed Mt
Dickerson's tobacco factory, on 18th street, attacked M
overseer who was giving him some orders, yesterday nf-
ternoon, and scratched and bit him severely. He ais"
put his teeth into the arm of deputy sheriff Che1tham.
who came to the overseer's assistance, and hung on like
n bulldog. inficting a shnrp wound. After consileia-
BILE ~scuHaing he was tied and conveyed to the cage for
punishment.
ANoTBER.-We learn that an altercntion occurred on
the Danville railroad, about seven miles above Manches-
ter, on Tuesday, between a gentleman named Duncan.
and n negro whom he had hired. 1t arose, so we lcorlr.
from an attempt on the part of the employer, to chastise
the negro. The negro struck him a severe blow on tho
head with a large stone and knocked him down, after
which he dealt him a punch and a kick in the pit of tho
stomach. The other negroes then interfered, and in al
probability saved his life, for his enemy not only threat
ened to take vengeance on those of his own color. who
had rescued him, but vowed that he would kill Duncan
on the first opportunity. He is reported to have sail
that, they had the right sort Of man now for Governor.
and that he would protect the negroes.
We give these details merely as they have been given
to US. We doubt nottheir general correctness; but should
=" q hhu WTouS, IL IL pditituiuit NC u CofTSCt
them with pleasure.
By the way, we see that certain resolutions
introduced into the House Of Delegates by one
Of its members, "a democraf,) expressiveof the
of that body upon the conscience"
construction oflaw by Governor Johnson. have
been once or twice laid over; after the policy.
we suppose.o of criminal lawyers with bad cases.
getting a. many coniinuances AZ possible, til
the public interest passes away, and the culprit
may stand the better chance Of going unwhips
Of Justice. We think it the soleun duty of thn
legislature to speak out upon this affair. and
instruct the Governor as to what il the Law,
and what arc his duties in executing it,
We think the press under a similar obligation.
and therefore invite the Republican to lay asid.,
its modesty and give us its views.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24
AM now RECEIVING 4 GENRAL

II Stock Of Groc"ri-s and Staple Dry Goods. In part viz:
Orieons, Poro Rico Ce6se, CynsAed Loaf and Let Santa
Crpz Suenr1, Loeuir. Rio, Maracolo and iest Jorn COZ.
Ce. No. !. 2and 3 Mackerel, Herrings, EngIi.h Dairy
and Pine Apple Cheese, Molasss,. common and best
quality, ale s"eI. Liverpool Salt, 5000 lbs Cotton Ysrn,
T"na Castine'. 10 Tons country Iron, best quality.
Blistered. Cast and Shear Steel, rrsce Chains. Sry,is
Blades and FRYING Pane. Tcs Ne iles and Preserve ket.
ties, Spades, Shovels and Wedding Hoes. Sole Leather.
Boot. and Shoes, H"': and Caps, Spice, Ginger. Pep
lr'c, Soap and Candies. Glass and Pu,,y, 1000 N. b.,
Family cured Bacon, Flour, g., &c. All Of which Of.
Ter low Tor cash. ar in exchange for country produce.
nm" nope oy strict attention to my business to merit end
receives Portion Of the public patronage.
NAV Pots los n VIII COW
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

Jno. c. Murrell. Ro. L. Kent, Joel B. Left
w'ch and Daniel Mari. Candidates for the Office
Of Commonwealth Attorney for the county Of
Campbell. ad 1ressed the people of Lynchburg
at the Masonic Hell. Friday night. The speak.
ing was spirited. i~nterspersed with wit and
humor.
Jno. B. Dabney. and E. D. Christian. csndi-
dates for the zane ofice were not present.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24
Backed Out.

"His little Excellency." Governor johnson.
has written a supplemental and explanatory m.t-
sage 10 the Legislature. crawfshing from 9TH.
reasons" ASST gned in his LIST. for the commission
OF Hatcher's sentence. The Wing says it was
recantation or resignation, and SO JOSEPH, no.
having the spirit to stand up ia his W act.
had to come down. We very much fear. ,hsr
tho Democracy have given Us tan old woman
for Governor. We will publish his second
message in our next number.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

The CALIFORNIA FuGlTIvE SLAVE BILL
The bill which has passed the California Leg.
n%sla,ure. in relation to fugitive slaves; pro-
vld, 8 for the surrender. 10 their oriRinanl mas.
tiers, Of all colored people in California. who
were slaves before they were brought into c Al.
ifornia, thus virtually repudiaIing tho doctrine
that California was q free territory by virturo
Of its old Mexican law. and that slaves could
be held to service after the conquest. Mr..
Van Buern. amember Of the Legislature. who
figured in New York at the last Presidential
election. as afree-soiler. voted for it; while Mr..
Broderick. formerly a New York bunker, Bit.
tcrly opposed it. passage. 1t is said there are
no slaves in California to which the bill will bo
applicable.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

The RIFLE GUARDS. under Capt. Lang
horne, celebrated their-anniversary last
Saturday. by a jaunt on the Railroad to Liber-
ty. Their fine appearance and soldierly de.
pertinent seems to have won for them the good
will and admiration of the citizens. The SEN
tinel says:
1--WE but expires. the -cntimen, Of all who witnessed
their display. when we say, that we were highly delight
ed by their rescnce, and gratifed with their performan-
ces. A company of lkelier men, better EQUIPPED. more
Handsomely uniformed, or more excellentIy drilled, it
has never been our pleasure to witness. All their evo-
lutions were performed with the q eatest exactness and
promptitude; which gave evidence. Al once. Of their own
accomplishments. and those of their commander
Thu Sentinel. also. compliments highly tho
Saunders Band"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

The 57th Annual Convention Of the Pro-
tsstant Episcopal Church. in Virginia. eom-
menced its session in Richmond. last Wednes-
day. Sixty three minisssrs and thiry-6ve lay
men were in attendance as delegates: % we
learn from the Dispatch.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

The election for members Of tho Common Council,
held In this place on Wednesday. resulted In tho choice
OF the following persons: Thomas r. Atkinson, p. L.
Watkins. VIM. T. Sutherlin. George Price, VIM. Ayrss,
Green 7. Pnce. VIM. 8. Patton. VIM. G.. Crsghesd.
Charles M. Cosby. James Garland, Thomas B.. Dos. 30.
lin l.. Down. arriAe Rr0iurr.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24
Ceure ef


Al = meeting Of the Bar Of the Court Of Ap-
pesIs. held in the city of Richmond. the 4,h
inst. in view Of the termination Of ito last ses.
sion, under the former constitution. q series Of
well drawn resolutions were adopted. express
sive Of the feelings of the Bar. At tho sePsra-
ton about to take place. and their sPPrecis-
ton Of the dignity. ability. irnpsrisiity and
courtesy. with which the Court had discharged
their high trust. and their uniform ameni'y and
kindness in their intercourse with the members
Of the Bar. They express the confident belief
that the good sense and discernment ofthe peo-
pie will return to the Bench such of them a.
have the health and strength to encounter its
lsbors. A separate resolution. in the highest
degree complimentary TO the President Of tn"
Court. Judge CaLell. va. adopted. and another
rendering the Insurance Of their deep sympa-
thy to Judge Baldwin. who now lies PROSTATE
with disease. their sincere regard and grateful
recollection Of his judicial services. Testimony
was also borne to the courtesy and fidelity with
which the officers of the Court had performed
their respective duties.
"Ihe acting President ct the Court brlei-
Iy responded, returning the thanks Of ths
Judges composing the Court. to the mem
bers Of this bar, for the declaration Of
their feelings of personal regard and respect.
and Of their approval Of the manner in " hich
the Judges Of this Court have discharged their
official duties. assuring the bar that they cor
daily reciprocate their kind feelings. and ex-
pressing their acknowledgements for the and
and assistance they have uniformly received
from the industry, ability and researches Of tho
bar-and also stating that they unite. with tn"
members Of the bar, in the expression Of their
unfeigned respect. admiration aud affection.
for their venerable President, who has 50 long
presided over their deliberations, and feel witt,
them the deepest sympathy for their distin.
guished associate. now PROSTATE on u bed Of
sickness. for whose Judicial services they. in
common with the bar. entertain a grateful re-
collection. That they concur in the testimony
borne by the members Of the bar. to the cour-
tesy and fidelity with which the officer. Of this
Court have performed their duties; and that i'll
taking leave Of them, they tender to the indivi.
dual members Of the bar and officers Of TIL,
Court, their sincere wishes for their future well
fare and happiness"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

The Washington correspondent Of the New
Orleans Picayune writes:
Il was Informed by a Georgia member Of
Congress. that there is scheme on foot in
that State to run Mr.. Fillmore a. the South.
ern Democratic candidate without any pledge
at all, having in view only his previous indie.
pendent course upon tho adoption of measures
contrary to his previous views and feelings
but which he considered entirely to accord
with the spirit and meaning Of the Cons,itu.
ton. Thisis entirely a new idea. and had
no, obtained the information direc, from such
respectable authority. l should have hesi,atsd
to believe it. viewing it. as I now do. as i'm
practicable. and 80 strongly opposed to the
feelings which have actusfed the Democratic
party since 1852, on their cherished points Of
policy as to render it, adoption highly impro.
bable; but ] givs il to you a. one. not OF the re-
ports. but ofths projects Of the day"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24
4 JUDICIAL Cirenif.

During the canvass for the ~Judgeship in thi.
Circuit. we have published a great variety Of
communications bearing upon it. Certain mis-
representations. which we are informed h.vo
been made ofour course and position, render
it proper that VIC should state. that when i,
was first known that the two distinguished
seatlemsn. who are now before tho people.
would be candidates. We marked out for tn,
VtReIHIAN = line Of strict neutrality. We have
never in . single instance departed. 90 much as
a hairs breadth. from this line. We determiu-
ed to allow the friends Of each candidate ths
ase'of our columns. to present and discuss their
elaine for the Office in question. In sccordanc~
with that determination. we have published
ereyy Aisg that was offered Us. with . request
10 that effect Without being requested. We
have published noa1ing. This has been the
courss we have pursued and any statement to
tho contrary Is untrue.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

the highest cash pric~s far Bounty Land Warrants.
All who have rhsm for sale. will please call ct our Office.
next 10 Burch's and opposite The Wmi wick hou,e. Main
street. STATHAM. SMlTHSON& c.,
April i--1s
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

would be glad to have this correction pub
lished.
Respectfully. your obedien, servant.
@. G.. CLAY,
President Virgins and Tenn. X. Il. Company
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

But why did the L~ynchburg lawyer ne
elect to publish to tho world the number Of
days that Judges Wilson and Leigh were in
Court during the specified period Of ten yesrsl
In the tables from which he procured tho fact
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-24

osoo's' ~ SuuBcO tHdt CouTp ny gong
upon the bench and signing an sdjourning or
der. can establish. from the report of the clerk,
that he has decided many cases. though he
may not have looked at a single paper in any
case, and some ingenious advocate may ar
que. from premises such Is these. that the
Judge is a man Of great energy and industry.
But waving all these objections and admit
ting that a fair estimate Of the engerey and in.
dustry of a : Judge may be made from these re-
ports. we say that nothing favorable to Judge
Wilson can be deduced from them.
The Member Of the Lynchburg Bar" by
taking the sdditions found in the tables, has
made the number Of cases decided, and de-
crees rendered by Judge Wilson. during the
ten years. from forty to forty-nine." larger
Than it should be. We have ATTEMPTED to
make the additions accurate. and we shall also
bring into the statement the number of prose-
cutions decided by Judge Wilson and Leigh,
respectively. during the above mentioned pc
Rod, which sre-for what reason we NAV
conjecture-entirely overlooked by the Lynch.
burg Lawyer. 1t then appears from these
reports. that during the period Of ten years
specified above,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-03-11
English Paper.

The Washington correspondent oI
the Athens Messenger sr mentions Mr..
Welch's Tariff resolution as follows:
You will doubtless see that your
Representative asked leave to intro
duce Tariff resolution, which being
objected to, he called for the yeas
ard nays-desiring to make it a test
vote, and to compel the Pennsylvania
Democrats to take up their position
on one side or the other. Now
mark the result. Although IRON
was the only article mentioned in
the resolution, yet every Democrat
from Pennsylvania who did not
dodge the question, voted nay. Yet
these very men will go upon the
stump and solemnly proclaim to the
people Of Pennsylvania, who really
desire such a modification Of the
Tariff as win protect their own in
terests, that they are better Tariff
men than Mr.. Welch--and they'll
make the Pennsylvania Democracy
believe it, too.