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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09
AUCTION SALES.
by DUNLOP. MONCURE 4 CO.,
RICHMOND, Va.
UCTuON TRADE SALE or sugar,


4 UCTION TRADE SALE OF sugar,
N MOIasses, Gc.-On Wednesday the lith
inst. commencing LOO o'clock, will sell at our
warehouse, ut Rockets to close consgnments-
$40 hhds Sugar, plantation and clarified. ranging from
fair to choice quality.
500 bbls Louisiana Moasses early crop and prime quail
ity
$50 bbls and La Syrup,
1877 bbls small Loaf Sugar
100 packages loaf. clarified and powdered Sugar,
IT'S bbls Sugar white and yellow clarified.
l20 boxes Adamantine Candies,
200 boxes Soap SC &c.
TERMS-Under 800 cash ; over 800 four months
credit Tor approved negotiable Paper.
DUNLOP MONCURE & CO. Auc ionecrs,
mug 5--tds Richmond. Va.
EXECUTOR'S SALE-Pursuart 10 the last
IL will and testament of the late Thomas Hutches"n
the undersigned will sell the highest bidder Sat
urday, % llth day of September rext, on the prem
SEES, Tract Of 2JJ ACRES OF LAND, situ
ated in the county of Amherst the head waters of
Ponidge creek adjoining the tract which the said
Huichson resided the time of his death. The said
land is within miles Of the If Lynchburg;
about hundred cleared the balance heavily
iimbered; the cleared Land is very productive.
more particular description is deemed unnecessary
those wishing purchase will view for themselves.
1t will be shown any person wishing examine it,
myself the Revd Daniel Day. who resides the
place.
TERMS-A credit OF g. 10 and Is months Tor equal
instruments The purchaser will be required to give
personal security und the title retained further
curity until the purchase money paid subject 10 re-
sale in default Of payment. WM. KENT, Exr
aug 9--t1lS Of Thomas Hutchinson.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

GPRING ls52..-The subscriber would niosi
~ respectfully announce to his friends the public
generally, that he receiving and opening large
and well selected stock Of Spring md Summer Goods
to which he invites the attention Of those in IL
is useless enumarae his stock but would simply say
that it is not surpassed by any in Lynchbnrg.
He invites the particular attention fthe Ladies to his
beautiful stock of rich Dress Goods KidGlores Ac.
The Gentlemen will find the best stock Of Goods Il,
their line exhibited by any house In this place
and the largest and best selected stock Of Readv Mad
Clothing ever brought to this town. The Young Men
will ind something really handsome in the way Of 10th.
ing spl 12-ihs DON r. C. PETERS,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

PaersbHrg Tobacco Market, Aug. S.
Breaks slightly increasing, with advance on Lugs
and common leaf. We now guote Tugs S33asi4 for
common. and si4a5s for good; common leaf 5ia7 {:
good e 4 a 9; fine ga 1874.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

VIRGINIA., TO wit: At rules held in the
Clerks Office of rankin county court. the Cd
day of August. 1852.
Mildred Mccall, Robert II. Mccall William s. Me
Call. james E. Mccall. Thomas X Gilbert and Fran
ces lis wife and Stephen NTH and Mary Lis wife.
PlaiutiHs.
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silk and Fancy Dry Goods,

t'ALL TRADE, 1S52.-PETITS HAIR
l. RlS 4 DANIELL. No. 90 NASSAU STREET, near
The Post Office New YorL-Ofer for cash approved
credit, complete assortment of
Silk and Fancy Dry Goods,
Non in store and drrcing by erery Steamer.
consisting in part of Dress Goods in every varey Ta
era and Satin Ribbons; Fnncy Bonnet and Cap Ribbons
an elegant assortment black and fancy Silks; White
Goods, every descriptions; Laces an. Embroid.res;
Gloves, Mitts, Hosiery, C,ayats, 81. &c.
Merchants from the counry are respectfully invited
to examine our stock. y29-2mif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

NEW GOODS.--JOHN T.. DAVIS has
' received by Express, n handsome assortment of
Ladies Dress Goods, French worked Collars,
Founcing, White Grippe Shawls; and English Grapes,
with splendid of Bonnets &c which makes
his assortment very complete He solicits call from
buvers mny BITS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

FarmriHe Markets, Aug. 4.
ToBacco-The receipts this week quite good. The
breaks continue large and the prices about the
LuGs-in hhds s3ia6: loose $2a4. Leaf in hhds.
s6ia l0I; loose s50 10
NHEAr-sjc per bushel.
FLouR-Superfine /; Family SD.
CoRs-sia u per barrel
OArs-65a70c per bushe
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

"a Diamond H;Il, occupied by the Rev. M.
Vsushan situated in excellent nighborhood. Tho
buildings consist Of n BRICK DWELLING with four
the floor and passage besides several excel
lent basement and the necessity outhouscs The
10, confirms asre and has it good we'll
For Terms apply to Jones 81 Fnncy, buchanan, Va,
their agent VIM. T. Yancey, who resides near the
property. JONES g. FINNEY
BY WIN. I. YANCEY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09
DLACk WATER JANEs.--I HAVE Il

II = sthre ''UUU ysFds BIack Water JAMES, tAitu he
Wy. which will sell on accommodating terms, or e.
change for Wool
10 li-iffs PIvCYrp
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

Baltimore Markets, Aug. 5.
Sales of 600 bbls Flour at -. Red Wheat 81 a $50;
" he $50 93c. White Corn 81 a Gee yellow 63z ic.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

NDON PORTER.-l0 Tierces best Lon
- don Porter in pint and quart bottles, for sale by
r3-,s LEE & JOHNSON.
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JVFIlN
ie2l-am Alum Rock, hileghany CO., Va.
REAL ESTATE FOR

SALE.-l VIII ohcr Tor sh!c until the Mst oil mo-
vcmber next. the following valuable property The
HOUSE AND LOT pheye aow reside, tho Re-
servoir, quite desirable family residence with oil
cessary conyeuicnces attached aud located IN good
neighbohood
Two vacant Lots adjoining same, containing quarter
OF an each
Two Acres of Ground on the hill in the neighborhood
Of Messrs. Spence Cawthon factory, well located for
building factories, &c.
Three Tcnements min street, nearly opposite tho
Union Hotel each 90 feet 'front.' running back l32 feet;
these Tenemcnts occupied and paying good rent.
l2O Acres Of Land in Amherst county, with
in miles of Lynchburg, and convenient to market ;
the Land is of fine quality and well wa,crcd, with suf
fcient quantity oftirnber. The improvements
~ new, having il n Dwe ling House. with eight
large and passages, good bnrn, house,
stables. kitchen. and al necessary out houses.
will also offer for sale, tcnements wacr street.
near the Va. and Tenn. X. Road Depot, being
built and will be finished by November next These
Tcncmcnts front 80 feet each, running back 800 feet,
three stories above basement and well arranged for
large commission business. These Teremehts ii not
sold will be for rent or lease.
The above mentioned property be purchased on
accommodating TERMS in exchnngc for likely Young
Negroes. Apply to the undersigned.
GEO. G. CURLE
viii here say my old customers and friends, who
have Literally patronsed for tho last twelve years.
that my business will be kept up in the style
heretofore and every effort made give satisfaction
my patrons &c. GEO. g. CURLE.
D..tp
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09

DLANTATION FOR SALE.--I offer my
l. Plantation for sale, lying in Allegheny county,
Jackson's river. ca miles below Covington, ue Lex
ington and Covneton Turnpike road. The Fret
tains upwards of 900 ACRES. There is -
II tolerable DWELLING HOUSE for II small y
family with Kitchen and other ou,buldings. There
is Coping Mill, double genred, and Saw Mil and
plenty Of good timber. There is IA Gave about half
mile from the river this land that is considered
riosityby those that have visited H. " contains
Der Of which is interesting scene, and tho
extent oft has not yet been explored. MI. Bsnnma
Hayns stated that he Ind travelled in it 10 hours and TINT
the scenery still Interesting This rnct contains
bout 40 Acres JacksOn'S river LOW
GROUNDS. There are, in all, about $50 acres Of
open land; body of good Tobacco Lnnd 10 clear;
large Tobacco Houses Of them but in the timbcred
land. The james River and kanaw ha i'm, and
the Central Railroad will both pass through this Land,
which will give il all the advantages Of market Iwould
sell if it for the bud health Of my family.
The Physicians advises hnt the only remedy for those
Of them that are living. il Southern climate.
JOHN ALLEN.
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Nfh0n n CIalburne p. n aug y--W4W
DIEDMONT ~ SESAS-A. ELLISON If Pro
L pytctcr.
Steam Saw and Planning Mills.
Door, Sash Blind and Boz EacIoyv,
Nh and Machine Work,
Iron Turning and Fitting,

hdt ana Hdchtie W oTk.
Iron Turning and Fitting,
Backsmithing Of all descriptions.
These works having been fitted up great expense
with steam power and large variety of machinery for
working wood and iron form the complete es,ab-
lishment of the Kind in the Southern States and can
execute better work and at cheaper rates. than be
in the ordinary mode.
Builders aud those intending build supplied d,
Doors, Blinds, Window Frames and Sash (primed ,n'
glazed if required) Mouldings Flooring dressed
t-ngue and grooved ready for laying. dressed Ceiling
and Misunderstanding, Panss, and a variety of Other
materials required in building.
Contractors supplied with Dump and Stone Cars, Der
rick Gearing Wheeharrows Picks and Bars, and other
Tools required upon Public Works
Constantly hand and for sale, reasonable
MI varieties of Flooring and other Lumber worked
unworkcd. Saving and Planning done to order. Bills
of Timber sawed to order.
Jan lifts A. NETTLETON. Agent.
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GENTS WANTED to sell the Life
IA of GEN. SCOTT-50O pages l2mo., Handsomely
and durably bound, illustrated with Engravngs,
BY EDWARD D. MANSFIELD. ESQ
Many years Editor Of the Cincinnati Daily Chronicle.
The subscriber will shortly receive from the Press
Edition of the ubove valuable work. and will furnish
those who wish become Agents circulate the same
on the most favorable terms For further particulars
and all necessary information, applicants will please ad-
dress their letters the subscriber.
II. MANSFIELD Publisher
augo-2wif~ 1874 York Street Ne1e Haren. CT.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-08-09
0~ DIR. ROBERT EARLY,
| uIIf7YW Dentist,
WMITTEMORE'S OFFICE.
DELAWARE STATE LOTTERY.

Glass Sc to be draw Wilmington, Dclaw are, Saur
day Aup 7th 1870.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11

The first stlers in Maine, fo,nd, reside
IT, red faced owners, other and abundant
sources Of annoyance aud danger
The majestic forests which then waved
where now is heard the hum Of business,
and where a thousand villages stand, ~sfw
the homes OF nnumcrable wild gad savsss
animals,
Ofter at night was the farmers family
aroused rom sleep by tho noise wilhout,
which told that brain was ssorminQ the
sheep ecu or pg'siy, or WAS lnying volent
paws upon some uuluclry calf--and oftsn.
on a cold winter evening" did they roll
larger log against the door. and with bsat-
iug hearts draw closer around the hse. ~
tue d-Ha hovlof he volf echoed through
fhe woods
The viH WA tho MOST feroclous, blood.
afsfy, Bot caward9 of Mt. rarely attack,
ins Haa unless df,yen ~ severe hunger.
sad seeking h.s victim sth he utmost PET
uusr45
Tie incident { aai about to rehta
occurred u sae early history % Rx,
urL
man who taes Hired on lhs farwa ~
acf pled y Mr. H.. was Que AN4nnfr
engaged IA telling trees at soxs tf>1aa14
from bis house. Ills ntssr son. 49, yeal
Old. y Il 'hh habit, while his motssr -
bnsy with auasshola cAres. Of running ~
uso the field ard woods around The honses
and often going where the lather WA q
wosk. One day. sfirr the FROST had rotbtsf
the tsces u thew 'o'iage. the iaAier lrfs hi's
work scooter tlan usual, ard started for
home. Just by the edge Of the forest as
saw curious pils Of Raves without step
ping to think what had made il, he cara
4, ss.y removed the leaves, wheu what WA
hi, nslouisAnaent to Rnd his own darling
b,.y lyin1 2sse asleepl Twas but ,hs
work Of rnesnsnt to take ap the dear bit'e
sleeper. pu. in his place small log, GERS
fully replace the leaves, aud conceal hin.
sill among Inc nearest bushes, there to
watch the rsuls.
Alinr waiting short time he henrd =
VOLTS distant howh quickly followed ny
another and another. t.il the woods geesnsH
alive with the fearful sounds.
the bowls caase nearer, ard M 4 tsw
nuates large saunl. savsge-!ooking wut
luaped iHlo the opening. closely tettnWcsf
rs toe whole pack. The loader sfrnA
directly upon TIE pile Of leaves, and IL ~
uslaa. scat. .ing Them 10 every direcsios..
.o.n "a he saw The deception, hia ooh ~
iefesH,ss ant confidence changed 70 tha4
oi de aasi abjes, fear. Tie shank back.
.oW ed 20 the ground, and passgely await
ci his tate lor the rest outraged by the
supposed siieet. fol- upon him. tore him ia
pieces. and degoured hiin on the spot
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11
4. ZIG * ~ q O.,
aaor 10 Ward. Wilson 4. Co..

Neui d1pr 10 Ndrd. watson ~ Co.,
..rI llAvEJust established taom-
ID. -JA selves IN Marshall, Texas.
IN2A and in'eud carrying ON the
I.lrr business in an lis hrauchc. They
Keep on hand q large amount Of stock
work made up in the hest manner which
oller ON accommodating terms, and viii
rfeparcd to I'LL all order, with which they
be- favored.
'ersou- living IN the county, or in toe n,c-
will fnd this house such one a- they
, long desired, as such ana outlay has been
l. as will enable ti'e propretors to be con-
ed with ~mG! profits
.,,n person wanting anything iu the sad-
!, line, taul ~addlrr- ia the ,ulerorJ afn
led to call aud examine our stock and
=. Our motto h., live aud lct lAe, and
have no doubt of being abba 10 render sat
,tipn.
ir ]. ". Bailey j. our authorized agent IN
shall
Don't forget our house, 5ctWcru Ward,
bon y Co.'S siorc and Hudson 4 lianlris
t,Ell and ON Texas street sign Of the
ben Saddle, Shreveport. le26-ly
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11
HE TEXAS REpt BIICAN
II, Two Dollars and a Half 4 Year !
Il, ". I.OI q II T. y Y,
EDITOR ANp PROPRIETOR.


- Tgsss RfrrnftctNt. issued weekly p, TWO
AIRS MD MALE per auaunt If rau i4
go. IT rand wiinin sN months. Three pollars
s,.ni h.. delayed unui after ih. -, months the
. an bs Four Dollar. S,ngie ropi~s on. Dim.
,fii.einrpt> a. ,sr square. ni ten lines - joss
1,-ai. pet square lnfr,rry .uh.,leui Insertion.
t,.r,l discount matr fpryrafy adtrrt.rmr uts
nnoanrcmeni of ga'Hdwnlr'' Fen Dollar.
rssi DO adssuer,
y letter. addressed TO this Office must Bee pr.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11

toNpostfioN o3 run MpoN Every
object ou To- surface of the heleht nl one
hundred foot is dislici,g seen through I.ord
Rosse's telescope unis surface are era,
'r's ol eyturt volcanoes. roe ss and msss.
cs oi stone almosiluuumcrabie Eu, there
are 40 signs OF haLit,iions such rs oufs. no
vcslge of architectural remains, to show
that the moon is ~ ever was inhabited hy
q racy of moftus similar 10 ourselves ~
water j. visible 10 sea, no rtyer, all seems
leso.ats
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11

new conuier.ei, on the Norsics, kan
Of kentae sY. OF Elle dero'niaatossx
has been pat ia circulation II /; she9
They are well executed and eas<nlx
deceive. n 3s1
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11

louN unNAtp. tsHsstf %, V.Nv
lOlIN T. DONALD q co, Igefors aei
- Cammnsina " chants, Ne. rs, G4as.sr
street, New Orleans.
Jan. ~, le5- '1n-s Is.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11

tuality. Let his sIrtus 0s 49,
high degree "a 81 eur aesiss
rugged pathway will b - kna
ant. SMa
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11
TNW N M NJ ~ =
z ERRih LIVERY ST,BLE.

HguoH VH a. IA, pest d,ae hu,
IA va, ..., U.f wI.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11

Professor Mo-. the inventor cf ~
Magnetic Teifefarh, publishes hog ~.
Ter ia the ~ aua lulelieeac4s. su>tHIalnx
VI liil claim VI hasis, t3issesasea III
mode ID 6Nne ihe cosors il Dsgssusk
ttIcf
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11

Society a imposed vi twM
those who hass mote dinnss1t -
aud thuse who nave moro ~
8luasfa.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1852-12-11

Ntis- Some euipas persons have been
O, ,,c troaAlc &c anah ,Ing history. or, in
other words. human nature The following
Is iho gratifying chemical result Five
hundred years oi history, contain scveuty.
i've Yeas cd rlieieus war, two hundred
and scycniy-iiuee Of lnscisn war, seventy
seven Of ci,l war. and one hundred and
seventy six OF peace or exhaustion. Ia
the Sc three hundred aud seventy i've years
@, war, there were one hundred and eighty
four pitched battles.
Young couyed got ap in church me
was making hi. confession sonmvhr, si,ti
THIS sort
Il have been very wicked, ind 4 hAge,
have cheated many persons worry many !;
bat vii restore lour fold when be WAS
snappishiy interrupted b tn Oh woman,
Who said Wen, s'as'd think before
,ou ceoIessel much Aad bcttes mxrry
Nancy Spriggins, agreed to.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-14

Easter festivities, and by general mourning, ana
funeral prayers in all the churches HIS body was
embalmed BY physicians, and preparations were
made for taking it to England.
A few DAYS after his death his honored remains
were borne to the church where the body oil Marco
BaEzaris was buried. The coffin was rude chest
of wood (; black mantle was his only pail ana
over it was placed helmet, sword, and crown
of laurel E-.s ,..hF
Here the bier rested two days, and around gath
e1ed a thousand, noble hearts who had loved Ihe
generous poet stood by that coffin Tor long
time. and more tears were shed over 1t than ever
saw fall upon the dust of great man. But me
simple hearted, grateful people, who crowded Ihe
church. loved him not as the author OF Chiiae ma
rold,s Pilgrimage but as the distinguished beneiac
TOR of Greece. A detachment of his own brigade
guarded hls body. There was something lnuescn-
badly more affecting and sublime in this speetacie
Than in the gorgeous display which usually ATTENDS
the funeral obsequies Of the great
remained in the church till the shadows OF
night had fallen around that solemn place, anu
there could be seen the rude forms OF the descend
ants of Platsa relieved against the walls then ar
NOR cleaning in the uncertain light OF the wax
candles burning before the altar and in the cenl,e
of the church group of enacated Greeks bend
inc over that illustrious dust, TWAS all IN Keep
ING with the poets own maynard soul.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-14
1IniI Failures.

To the Editors Of the Baltimore American:
In n short paragraph in Mondays paper relative
10 the frequent failures of the mail between New
York and Philadelphia, on the New Jersey road,
you observe:
"The Post Office Department innicts the fines
for the failures, but they are made up by the in
creased receipts from paSSengers.'
There is error here, ifmy information be cor
rect. am told that no contract exists between
the Department and the company owning the mon
opoy OF all the lines of communication between
New York and P Philadelphia, but that the mail is
carried 'by schedule only. Consequently fines
are incurred, and the Post Office Department, as
well the rest of the community, is at the mercy
of the corporation referred 10.
Permit me to throw out the suggestion that
Congress might, under the constitutional power of
the General Government to construct military and
post routes, make national railroad across the
Stdte Of Neio Jersey. The Introduction of bill
for that purpose wonld afford an excellent oppor-
tunity of bringing the contested powers of the
General Government to the decision of the pract
cal common sense of the people, in case in
which the interests of all sections and all parties
are concerned; and the serious agitation of such
project would not fail at least to bring the State
of New Jersey and the nonopolizing corporation
to their senses. j.. .rr. r KY.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-14
Comnissioncra of Rlections;

TIE following named persons have been appointed Com
reeuets his County for Electors OF President and Vice
President OF the United Stotcs and Member o.
ty OF Ohio county and John kno,e John Eo ana
Geo w Sights commits oy Se
this Commonwealth to superinend the cectoh Ut Inc
Court House, to wits
For District No. /, at Brotherton's Tavern
Andrew Yates, Robert Williamson, Abraham Bea-
gle, John E. Sisson, and Charles Baguley.
For same District, at Samuel McConnelPs house.
Samuel Oldham, Samuel Kimmons, John Hall,
William Milligan and Jones Robinson.
For District No. 2, ut Washington l.. Bgg's
house, West Liberty.-Mason NJ. Dunlap, Robert
Mcfarland Jonn, Steel, John Brady and VIM. b.
Curtis.
For District No. 3, at the School house in Akin
son School Dstrict.-David Atkinson, Thomas
McCord, John b. Wilson, Samuel c. Farmer and
Henry Crawford. 81. as,
For same District, at Woods Run School-house.
james Kelley, Alex. A. Allison, Samuel McCol-
loch, Isaac Kelley and William McCurdy.
For District No. A, at Fosters Tavern in Trla-
delphia.-James Vance, Noah ii. Garrison, Jacob
Cooling, Abm Bedllion and Hugh Milligan.
For District No 8, at the First Ward Hose house
Samuel Irwin, Simeon d. Woodrow, Thomas
G. Culbertsor, Lewis Steenrod and Michael Swee-
ney.
For District No g., at the Court House.-John
Knote, John Q. Eofr, George w. Sights, Walter
c. Scott and Robert Hamilton Ii: .s.gE
For District No Z, at the Fourth Ward lose
House-Benjamin Exley, Alexander Hadden, Lo-
renzo D. Wait, Daniel v. Tharp and F. w. Bas-
sett. -
For District No 8, at the Fifth Ward School
house,-Alexander A. Quarter, Christopher S.
Lambdn Beverly NJ. Eoff, George Hardman and
James Sweeney.
For same District at the School house in South
Wheeling or Northumberland OFT, Will
liam Kryter, John Montgomery, Lloyd G. Hughes
and Thomas G. Stephens. ...s-,f,,,frs
The three persons first named at each precinct arc
painted supern,ed the election OF electors for President
and Vice President and the whole appointed to
inland the election of representative in congress.
.Uct 10, 1S52-1wd-wte fl e.A - a&t-.t
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-14

GREAT CuRIosITy.-Atthe late meeting of the
British Assoca ton for the Advancement OF Science,
Sir David Brewster made and confirmed state
ment which, he properly declared, was "of so in
credible nature that nothing short OF the strong
est evidence necessary 10 render it at all prob
able'' which was in relation to the discovery, in
the recently exhumed "treaSure- house OfNineyah,
of n rock cIstal lens where it had for centuries
lain entombed in the ruins of that once magnificent
city. He established the statement by producing
the lens ITSELF which was of somewhat oval
shape, CLOTHS inches in its greatest diameter,
and of the character known as plano-co convex, the
plane side being one of the original faces of the
CRYSTAL, while the convex side had the appearance
of having been ground on lapidary's wheel, in
stead of being shaped in the shaped tool now
used by OPTICIANS. 1t was in more or less scratch
ed or corded condition, but could be recognised
a true optical lens, having focal length of Al in
ches. This is very remarkable discovery. 1t has
always been believed that the ancients entire
ly ignorant of lenses and their properties, to say
nothing of the important optical instruments, the
telescope, microscope, &c., which are formed Of
them. The little magnifying glass dug from the
graves OF buried Assyria will give rise to new IDEAS
and conjectures regarding the arts and sciences Of
the ancient d.-North american.