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

dent Counsel. AT the other points their
numbers are comparatively small. The
consequence would be. if the Court were
established elsewhere, that necessity
would be imposed upon the suitors, at
considerable Inconvenience and expense.
of employing nonresident counsel to at
tend from distance-while, ifthe Court
were established at Lynchburg. though
nom: esident counsel might bel unques-
tionably would unemployed sometimes ex-
clusively, and sometimes partially, in i'm
portant and difficult casesthe suitors would
no, be compelled to employ them, unless
the importance of the cause, Or the magni-
tude of the amount involved, seemed to re-
quire it.
Eighth: Lynchburg, being the largest
town in the District, would afford more
ample accommodations TO the persons at
tending the Court, than any other place
and particularly to the Judges and non
resident Counsel in the way of law Libra
ries. There is in Lynchburg considera-
bic number of private law Libraries; a
mong which, are two or three, which are,
perhaps, as extensive and valuable as any
in the State Moreover, the members OF
the Bar and others have determined to cs
tablish Public Law Library, to be kept
ina Library Room in the new Courthouse
which the people have directed TO be
built. with a view to the location of the
District Court at this point--and they have
already made respectable beginning il
procuring subscriptions to the Library
which is to be for the use, as well of the
Judges and nonresident Counsel, as the
resident Counsel and the Public Authori
ties of the iown-while the citizens have
selected site for the new Courthouse, and
are taking the necessary steps to have i
erected
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THE VIRGINIAN.
:
VIRGINIA LEGHsLATURE.
TUESDAY, Jan. 81.
SENATE.


- Messrs Witcher and Brown, appeared
and took their seats.
NJ. Mercdith presented a memorial
from the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company, asking an amendment of their
charter 50 as to extend lis eastern terminus
to navigablc water on York river. Refer
red 60 Committee on Roads, SC.
On motion Of Mr.. lsbell. the Auditor Of
Public Accounts " as requested TO furnish
the smount of revenue annually received
under the act Of 1850. for the removal of
go negroes; and also the number Of free
negroes in each city. town and county OF
the Commonwealth.
Mcssrs. Mason, Thomas and Darlington
were appointed a Committee, to confer
with the Superintendent Of Pubic Build
ings, to ascertain what alterations can be
made in the Senate Chamber, SO as 10 bet
ter provide for the accommodation oil
Senators and Reporters.
Mr. Shelley presented the petition OF
Charles Fletcher. of Washington, ID. c.,
asking the incorporation Of The Norfolk
and Cadiz Ocean Steam Navigation Com
pany. The petition was referred to the
Select Committee on the subject appointed
some DAYS since on the memorial Of Am
brose w. Thompson.
The resolution Of Mr.. Tabb, for the re-
moval Of the remains Of Gen. Brooke to
Virginia, was taken up and rejected.
A resolution, offered by Mr.. Layne, in
relation TO furnishing the members of the
General Assembly with the muster and
pay rolls Of officers and soldiers Of the
war Of 1912, was adopted.
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men named, the committee on county or
caniza,ion was instructed to enquire into
the expcdiency ofpropositions for district
ing the counties OF the Commonwealth. for
tie purpose Of clecting justices OF the
peace in accordance with the Constitution,
VIZ:
BY Mr. Pinnel-of appointing the dele
gates from each If the counties. COM
mittee TO report the names off tree-hol-
ders residing in their respective counties,
TO be appointed by the General Assembly
as commissioners, &c.
By Mr.. Taliaferro-of authorizing the
Governor to appoint two or more commits
sioners in each county.
By Mr.. Jones of Chesterfeld-of au.
thorizing the county courts to appoint the
commissioners.
THE SENATE CHAMBER.
A message was received from the Sen
ate, announcing the adoption Of a rcsolu-
ton concerning the enlargcmentof the Sen
ale chamber, and resolution, that during
the time occupied in enarging the same
the Senate will hold its sessions in the
Council chamber oftiIe Capitol. The reso-
lutions were concurred IN.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
BY Mr.. Jackson of d. and Tot pro
scssioning the lands lying west of the AL
leghany mountans, and for quoting the
titles Of said lands.
BY Mr.. McDonald-of instructing the
Attorney General of the Commonwealth
to institute suit against the wire suspension
bridge company Of the city Of Pittsburg
&c.
BY Mr.. Stuart-of incorporating State
Agricultural Society, with an apProprla'
ton on the part ofthe State.
On motion of Mr.. Pinnel, the House al
journed.
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SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2S, 1856:

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2S, 1852.
MIR. Mason presented report from the
select committee on the subject Of al,cra
tions in the Senate Chamber. A substitute
offered by Mr.. Shelley was adopted, di.
rcc'ing the Superintendent ofPublic Bull
d'ngs to contract for, and have executed
under his directions, such alterations as
may be necessary for the purpose of pro.
vidng suitable accommodations for the
Senators, reporters, &c.
SMALL NOTES.
On motion Of Mr.. Barnett, the commit
tee on banks was instructed to inquire into
the cxpediency of authorizing the banks of
tins Commonwealth, to issue-per cen,
upon their capital stock in bills of a de.
nomination less that So; and also to pro.
vide more ellectaally 10 prevent the eircu.
la'ion Of all other bills ola like denom;na-
ton.
TIE NEW CONSTITUTION.
The report of the committee on the re.
fercnces Of the Constitution, was taken up,
debated. and laid upon the table shortly
after
Ga motion of Mr.. Ca,let,, the Senate ad.
journed.
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WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASuINGToN Inn cS

In SENATE.-Nothing Of interest trans
pired in this body to-day. The French
Spoliaton Bill Vas made the order Of the
day for the third Monday in February
next.
HousE.-In the House the debate on
the manner of paying the Mexican lndem-
nifty was continued. Several propositions
were reiccted-one of which was that it be
paid in the mode most acceptable to Next
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A-,A LyRctbnrg. I0.-The subscriber has iLis day
taker charge Of the well known and poruaar Tav-
crn. the "CABELL HOUSE" TN occupjcd
by Mr.. John Rcvclcy where he can al all times be
found ready TO accommodate those " ho may fay our
him with y call
The Hos-e Is undergoing thorough repair,
and he promises that pains "~I 5e spared on his
part To render his guests comfortable. Ills House
will be provided with the best the country Affords
aad having the best Of Stables, he promises that
every at;ention shall be given To that department.
He takes this method of stating 70 tho pubic mat
his own personal attention. aided By Mr. Hilton d.
Walker. shall at all times be paid 10 every depart
mont OF the establishments.
March 3-fsif CHARLES PHELPS
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

Prayerby the Rev. Alex. Jones.
she following bills received first anc
were ordered to a second reading:
A bill authorizing the people Of Ports
mouth to elect Mayor and Common
Council.
To incorporate tie Garnet Gold Min
ing Company Of Buckingham.
TO incorporate the Portsmouth Insur
arce Company.
To incorporate the Piedmont Spring.
Company.
To incorporate the Fairfax ard Poto
mac Plank Road Company.
Appropriaiing $4,000 for Constructing
Gas-Fixtures for lighting the Western Lu
natic Asylum.
Incorporating the Lafayette Gold Min
ing Company.
Excmpting Milers from road duties.
Mr.. Robinson. Of Richmond. presented
the petition Of Robert Archer * Co, rcla
tive to property at or near the Armory.
Mr.. Speed presented petition Of ia,
Citizens Savings Bank at Lvnchburg
asking leave to issue notes, and grant cerli
kcates of deposit, for sums of money les,
than S.
The following resolutions of inquir,
were presented and adopted:
Bv Mr.. Walker-For making an add
f'onal appropriation for paving and fencing
the public lots in the city of Richmond
used in the division and weighing Of live
stock.
BY Mr.. Maupin-Of making it the duty
of the Commissioners Of the Revenue TO
make annual registrations of births, deaths,
etc, as required by the new Constitution.
BY Mr.. Bennett-That the Banks of
this Commonwealth be authorized to cs-
fahlish an office Of discount and dcposite
at Weston, in the county of Lewis.
On motion of Mr.. Segar il was ordered,
that 5000 extra copies Of the preliminary
report Of the Board of Public Works be
printed for the use Of the members of tie
House. Mr.. 5. and Mr. Imboden spoke of
the gr"a' ability Of this Report, and Of the
many important facts contained in it.
They would desire it read by every citizen
in the Commonwealth
On motion of Mr.. Imbodcn. il was
ordered, that the. House meet each day at
] o'clock, until otherwise ordered. This
is to afford the Committees more time to
prepare business for the action of the
House. there being now but little to do
until the Committees shall mike reports.
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~ The New Orleans Bulletin says that the
Senate of the State Of Ms.issiPphns refused join
the House of Representatives, in electing L United
States Senator. The reason is that IN the II ousc
there is an overwhelming majority Of Union men,
who can contlo the ,lrctiou whilst The Seces. SION
it, have pnPondcrance IL the Senate, IN consc-
quence of majority Of its members having been
elected in 1919 upon questions thar had reference
to the great issue which nale at the election
ia November as,. This docs nor accord very ~sll
with their profession af being 81 all times ready to
submit 10 tho expressed will If the People
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LANE, Attorney nj Law.

- WI Pfactcc us Profession m Tue NaIluu>
conrfs of Patrick. Hcnry, Floyd Carroll and
Franklin counties
REFERENCES:
John J. Purvis. LyschbTg, Ia.
Purcell. Laid & Co, aud Wadsworth. Turner
& Co.. Richmond, Ia.
Dallam. Miller n Shipe, Baltimore, Nd.
James c. Mor, Pa,iick Comfy.
lie will ais. attend to the collection Of claims in
Rockingham, Stokes aud Surry counties, in North
Carulina.
IS-AppREss-PairickC oari- House, Ia.
Dec S--6miT
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The Journal of Commerce has an arti.
Gle upon honest diplomacy as opposed TO
the system of Machaveli. We quote:

Gle upon honest diplomacy as opposed to
the system of Machavelii We quote:
We honor Mr. Fillmore for separating
himself from the folly Of these Transactions.
and for plainly declaring to kossu,h, what
appeared to be ambiguous in his Message,
the true position of this country with
respect To foreign nations. The system of
Government prevailing in Europe. nm
sound IN basis. requires perhaps the aids
Of skillnl diplomacy, and of intrigue in
conducting negotiations. Machiavelli is
supposed by many To have written his
principal work, II Principe. as a model for
sovercigns Who intend TO be absolute.
Bacon, however. supposed it 10 be piece
of grave IRONY, intended 10 RI, nations on
their guard against the arts Of new and
ambitious princes; but yet it is the foun-
dation Of that school "f politics which has
lately grown into fashion among ambitious
asrirauts. WHO arc in haste and who are
alxi, US Tor the Presidency.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.

Bills were reported from the standin,
committees TO authorize the trustees q
''thc Meade Collegiate Institute" 10 chang,
the location olthc said Institute; providing
for the appointment of an additional com
missioner of the revenue for Rockingham
COUNTY; and to incorporate company for
the manufacture of wool, cotton, &c, a,
Shadwell Mills in Albemarlc county.
CONTESTED ELECTION
MIR. Torhn presented report from the
committee ON elections on the petition OF
Preston Nj, Adams. Contrasting The election
Of Rol ert Dunlap. the delegate returned
from ihecountics Of Braxton and Nicholas.
0drcrse 10 the prayer Of the petition. The
report was laid upon the table and ordered
70 be printed.
STEAMERS BETWEEN NORFOLK AND BRAZIL.
The Speaker presented the memorial of
NJ. +. Maurv, PRAYING for the incorpora-
non ola company TO establish line of s,ea
ners iiom Norfolk 10 ihe ports of Brazil.
Referred to a select committee. consis,inp
ofMessrs. Robertson, Wallace, Scgar, But.
Ter and Massey.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR.
The speaker presented communication
from the Govcrnor. transmitting a copy of
the proceedings Of the Councils of Phila.
dolphin, in reference to the erection bv
tie Thirteen States Of l776," Of one or
more monuments IN Washington Square,
3 commemorative Of TIE Declaration of In
dependence.
Onmotion, the commune alton. &c, W ere
+ laid npon the table, and ordered 10 be prin-
ted.
RA!EEoAD STATISTICS.
On motion of Mr. Speed. it was rrsolv-
ed, that the officers Of each railroad com
pany in the State. ard the engineers in
charge Of any survey for railroad maze
by the auihoii ty of the State, be required
10 furnish an accurate statement OF the dis
tahces, grades. and curvaiurcs on, and
tosts 0! the several roads, finished and pro-
posed. and that the same be published un-
su.er the direction OF the Second Auditor.
DrsrnIcTrNG TIE COUNTIES.
On moliou.ss, srsny made by he gentle
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Beautiful Figure.

The following very beautiful illustration
was given by divine in Chelsea, Sunday,
December 2Sih:
Two painters we're employed to fresco
the wall of a magnificent cathedral; both
stood on a rude scaffolding constructed
for the purpose, some forty feet from the
floor. One of them was so intent upon
his work that he became wholly absorbed
and in admiration stood off from the pic
turc, gazing at it with intense delight
Forgetting " here lie was, he moved back
wards slowl - surveying critically the
work Of his pencil, until he had reared
the very edge Of the plank upon which he
stood
AT this critical moment, his companion
turned suddenly, and, almost frozen with
horror, beheld his imminent peril; another
instant, and the enthusiast would be pre-
c'Praied upon the pavement beneath; if
he spoke to him it was certain death-if
he held his peace. death W as equally sure.
Suddenly he regained his presence fmind,
and se'zing wet brush, flung it against
the wall. SCATTERING the beautiful picture
with unsightly blotches Of cooring. The
painter flew forward. and turned upon his
inend with fierce imprecations,but startled
at his ghaslly face, he listened 10 the recital
OF danger. looked shuddering over the
dread space below and with tears of rrat-
ltude blessed the hand that saved him.
So, said the preacher, we sometimes get
absorbed in looking upon the pictures of
this world, and in contemplating them,
stcr backwards, unconscious of our peril.
hen the Almighty dashes out the bcau,-
fulimages, and we spring forward to la
ment their destruction into the outstretch
ed arms of mercy, and are saved.
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[V- The Washington papers state Ina,
Mr.. Clay. had an interview Tie other day.
mith his old and Jealous friend, John NJ
Bolts, and conycrsed With much earnest
ness on some public affairs. He retains
warm interest IN hts friends, and in the
public welfare; but expresses no reliance
on the expecfailuos,w it'll which h IS sorne-
times nalicred, that he will ever recore or.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-02

Dan Marble says he once pariook Of a
rooster so old that he was bald headed
To get the feathers ont. the house gal had
to use a claw hammer-whle the old crea-
ture was so tenacious of life. that after be-
ing baked two hours he continued 10 crow.
With few leather pickles, such poultry
would be inviting.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-02

~ Tie Legislature Of Alabama have
postponed to day beyond the term Of their
present session, The proposition 10 elect
Senator to fiji the vacancy which will oc-
cur in the United States Senate, on the 81
of March, 1858, by the expiration of the
term Of Mr.. Clemens. The Montgomery
papers state tbat the object of this post
Ponemcnt was 10 defeat tie anticipated
re election Of Mr.. Clemens 10 the same
honorable post.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-02

y TaE Farmvil!e Republican. here
tofore Wing in politics. has laid aside
us patty character and will hereafter be.
conducted rs ncltri! paper. We rcgrrs
that our contemporary has found it necessa-
ny 10 make this change, but tender il our
good " ishcs Gor Is future prosperity.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-02

TAG PoHrsaoUTn RpnDrnr.-A quantity Of silver
plate belonging 70 y. NJ. Wilson, Esq, President
Of the Portsmouth Bank, which had been Deposited
in the vault for safe keeping, aud which purloin-
cd on the night Of the robbery, nrcidrnhy dis
covered (ns we arc informed y the Richmond En-
quircr) in the ncisboroOd Of that town, yc,tc,dny
week. where it had been concealed, together with
lot Of tools used by the burglars in the Pcrrcira-
ton Of their leloniuu. deed. II has nlso come TO
light that fur Of the ffiy-doIlnr notes hive been
passed to broker in Charleston s. c.. known from
iieir numbers have been pnr Of the nioney stolen
from which it j. evident that the robbers have gone
South. Three or fou- persons are IN jni nj Ports
rnomh awaitiug On examination OF a cinrge Of be-
ing connected with The robbery.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-02

II The University OF the State of North Caro-
lima Is said to be in more prospe condition al
this time than ever before. There were Mt the
close of the ass session. two hundre, aud FIR,
r, guar siu.enis-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-02
TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

j. supply Of Crane. parert Wash Mixiurc. "
r" sale ny mo. II. SEAr, Druggist.
Nov E-Is
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Mr.: F, NJ Ray udvcrti>es in the New York Tn
buac that he will give the following ards to any
mechanical inventor; first: 81 $50 for the best inven
ton for preventing loss Of life fYura collisions and
from the breaking of axlss and wheels. $500 fol
the best method Of excluding dust from the cars
when in motion. si0t for the best railroad brake
5000 for the beat sleeping ngh;seat for railroad
cnrs--The premiums viii be open for competition
from this daic sniil the next annual Far of tie A.
nlerican Instii
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We published an article, few DAYS ago remarks
the Alexandria Gazette, which spoke Of the exci e
meHts in New York Ii is certainly strange that
almost all the iSns and crotchcts which Ike epi,l-
enics make their appearance at intervals, rage for
a brief season, and then die o first present them
at the North. Mormopism, Spiritual Rappings, all
kinds Of American Fourierism and Socialism, Abo-
itionism, nfnify ofFanaticism, &c, &c. spring
up at the North infect large numbers there. create
no liltle wondermen, and are disseminated through
out that region. These humbugs deceptions, and
evils, rarely find their way South. Oar climate and
people not congenial to their propagation
Warm. mpulsive, and sometimes rash, there is yet
in the Southern mind and heart, an instructive co,,-
serro ire sentiment, which REJECTS rash change un
tried experiment, and turns away from that which
seems to aim blow at W wisdom and discretion and
the conclusions Of sound reason. Long may We in
the South, be preserved from The effects which have
followed ia the train Of these n, rthrrn notinns-
We can be progressive, without being wild; we can
advance, without being destructive.
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~ a Richmond Correspondent Of the Louis
burs( chronicle says tbat the Stockhold-
ers ofthe Farmers Bank resolved on the iith ult-
to send branch Of their Bank to Lewisburg with a
capital of 800, 000.-The writer Il attend
ed the meeting and was gratifed to observe the
high character which the President ofthe Bank. Mr.
Mcfarland, gave to people, for probiiy and in
dependence. hwiH be several months before the
branch can go into operation, but feel confidence
in the opinion that this attempt will not prove abor-
tive. had full conversation with the President.
and gave him full information Of The causes og our
failure heretofore, to get a branch. think such
obstacles will be thrown in way b. him Is we're
by the Exchange Bank"
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.-v The sincl, ofhnor ~ the bank Dillingham;
\ aid ~ b. now cqu1 - righ r-'ir mn = hr.fma-
hos W dokars. III tho Bank orFi,uc il yot Nv
ger, being epnalto one hm@rDd nndA ren anil "
hoJ millions efioHrs. The gross import. Of spc-
cc into Great Britain Cor 81 sf3. 800 000, Of
which she retained S2S, 900. The Quotations
in cousp. ior'hcyeur we're % pei cent. showing H.
crrasing steadie.s for several ycar4, they luciu-
aicd ) per in 1917. 10 IN 1918, in 1919 aud
! ia lSj0.-lntcr.-t, too, in Euguhd, is uuw down
tntwo per cent neain. with the prosper Tint II
wiirrmain 50 form considerable time.
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race TO spread liberty, civilization, and re-
ligion. There was great influx upon
our shores. We must not stop it. 1t has
for time is Inconvenience. 1t brings
many who are not easily allie to shake of
their old ways and feeling, and to accom-.
modate themselves to our views and prin-
cipes. But tins is the affair only Of a gen
Grafton. English, Irish. French, Germans,
as they may be on their arrival, will III the
next age all be Americans. We ought
not % resist this, if we could.
There isanoiher emigraton;iti is that from
West 10 East, from America back TO the
land Of Ham. He did not profess 10 see
what shall happen. but it appeared that the
emigration Of free blacks TO Africa was
destined TO produce great good If he
true that amalgamation of The races can
not take place here. then each ought to be
able TO maintain itselfin way best suited
10 its own condition and circumstances,
and 10 have The means Of enjoying its own
proper institutions.
There are in this country, il is said half
million Of free blacks; il /, not best that
they should go where they can be free IN
deed! a man must come out, he must
walk abroad in the open sunshine, he must
be really free, before he can feel himself
IN all respects a man. Now, as remarked
by the honorable gentleman from Tennes-
see, We might without difficulty send out
one hundred thousand fee blacks year.
1t is asi onishing what vast emigration has
taken place " it'll slight means. II in FIVE
years, aIned by ihe General Govern
ment. onc-half as much could be done as
had been done in Ireland. how great
would be the RESULT Within some four
or I've years one and half millions have
cInsraicJ from Ireland. and almost, all this
has been done by the emigranistnemseIves
If free whites from Europe come to JON
free hltes in Alne: lea, What co.ld We no,