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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES.
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13

PAINFUL ACCIDENTAL man employed
upon the Railroad, named Spencer, jumpir g
from dirt-car in motion, Saturday evening fell
with his right arm across the track, l'nmediate-
ly in front of the car. The wheels passing
over it manglcd it so horribly. that immediai.
amputaiion was necessary. We learn that he
is worthy and respectable young man. and
had been only few weeks married. His con
dition is much to be deplored. because he wa.
dependent on labor, for the means of liveli-
hood
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13
Election Day.

We learn. strangely enough. that notwi,h-
standing the number of candidates in the field,
and the great activity with which they have
circulated among 1.-THE sovereigns," the day Of
election is not known to great many. For
the information Of all such. we state that the
fourth Thursday Of tbs month. is the day Of
the election, and that Judges. Sheriffs, Clerks.
&c. "down to Constablcs," will be then voted
for
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13
TIE lLefhodia Conference.

Boston. May THE Methodist Conferenc.
voted to-day by 10 To 81, to confirm the do
ings of the Troy Conference in eApelng the
Rev. Ezra Spragne, OIL ,arious charges. inciu
ding one that he supported and prac,ised mes
merIsIn.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13
Senator from South Cnrolina.

We have Geographic information from Co
lumbia, South Carolina, that the Governor Of
that State has appointed the Hon. J. 2. Rich
ardson as Senator ofthe United States to fill
the place of Il. Barnwell Rheit, resigned
RepuJlic.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13

tons from other districts. and one to " hich we
do not suppose they would submi':-tbe sec
ond would be great Illumination to 'he del
egation from this district, nhd ore To which,
they might submit, ar Motive cant tell
which. We think the Farn.iie Convention
put It's loot IN il.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13

The Republican saws. 1.-THE idea" that the
delegates 10 the Democratic National Conven-
lion from Virginia intend to move the excIu-
sion OF th, delegates from this district us RI
diculous one" The State Convention, it
says only ''rerommcnded" that the Districts
appoint only -four" delegates There is moth
ing. and could mol have been anything. man
datoryin the premises. Each district has the
unquestioned rIghtto respect not as they
please, the recommendation of the State Con
| vention-a convention that had no right and
did not attempt. to trammel the people in the
free exercise Of their election of delegates. far
ther than u mere recommendation could 60"
The State Convention was as much the
creation and representative of 1.-THE people" as
| the District Convention. Its members were
chosen and delegated by tic people. to arrange
n system of State organization with the view
of having the State represented in the National
Convention. and preparatory to the Presiden-
| tial election. After mature deliberation, a
plan was adopted. in which all the delegates,
representing aN the party, united-those from
this district as well as others. A part of that
plan was an understanding that each electoral
| district should We represented at Baltimore, by
not more than four delegates. This was a
common agreement and common basis of
action. We do not perceive how one district
| could depart from it, without bad faith to the
other districts; and to our mind it is clear, that
when the delegates from this district present
themselves for admission into the National
Convention. the other delegates may say TO
them: mo! You can't come in: you viola
ted the understanding which we agreed to a
bide. Your appointment is without authority
from the State Convention, irregular, unan
thorlzed, and we cannot recognize it as emit.
thing you TO seat with us, who are here u,
pursuance OF the common arrangement and un.
derstanding."
We do not wish to intsude upon the family
affairs of the democracv-bui. an agreement
is an agreement. the world over. and should
be abided. in all things The National Con-
vention is the creature of agreemenis.and who
ever refuses 10 abide them. has no business
there. What is to be the effect of this rregu.
larityl The Republican boosted that the Con-
vention at Fsrmville, was largely in favor of
Buchanan. and said, with cruel glee. that there
was mot single Cass man in it." Now it is
understood tina, there are great many Cass
men in Western Virginia. Suppose one of
the Valley districts. in conformity with the
Recommendation" Of the State Convention,
should appoint four delegates, and they should
all be Cass men. What then2 Will this dis
trict be allowed to cast sixteen votes for Buch-
anan, while tina, is permitted TO give only four
for Cass? Or will the delegates from his dis
trict have their sover. ign powers raz-eJ and
be allowed to cast each the fomM afa rotc
onlyl Surely. they are not sent there for that
purpose. by the great democratic people Of
APPomaitox. Lunenburg &c. The first pro-
ecdure would be agreal wrong To the Jcega
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13

ARREST OF AN Charles
Terry. said to he a citizen of Vermont has been
arrested at Joncsvlle. Va. charged 18th ajvi-
sing several slaves to abscond.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13

The Aldermen of Boston have unanimously
concurred in the resolution Of the Council, in
,iliug Mr.. Webster to speak in Fan-uil Hall.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13

When prosperity was wei! mourred, she let
go her bride, and soon came tunbling out OF
the saddle.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13

Wear requested 10 state that foil atten.
dance If the members Of the young Mems
Society,"" is desired at their Hall. mex, Sa,ur-
day night. to act upon business of ,mconancc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13
The Richmond Times. in an article on the
subject of the Public Lands, saws:

"Why debarred DISQUALIFICATION in the
Public Lands? HereIs PLATA, honest question, ad-
dressed the majority, in truthful sincerity. Here is
and easy refuge from the troubles of taxation-
Nay, more, here might obtain the lis hts of popular
education. But the Democracy say no! They are the
Dark Angel, with the flaming sword who warns off the
people from the gates ofght, of happiness ofesse-
And whyf Could these men claim the poor excuse of
consistency in wrong might exerrse move patience
with such abuse of reason But they are cut off from
even that apology from They once adopted as
they afterwards abandoned the policy Of Land Distrbu
tion."
The proposition. now being discussed in
Congress. TO grant the Public Lands to actual
settlers. Is the tavorite hobby of demagogues
Just at this time. We are unable 10 look upon
it. as any other than stupendous fraud upon
the old States of the Union. These lands a.
mounting to more than fourteen hundred mil
lions Of acres, lie altogether in States and Ter
ri,ories. that have been formed and acquired
since. or by. tho revolutionary war. They
were obtained. in great part, by the tolls and
sacrifices, TIE blood and treasure, of the Old
Thirteen. To give them away to such fas
nigh, choose to occupy them. would he to be-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13
He commenced by saying:

MY voice shrinks from the task to mngle with the
awful pathos of that majestic orator, (ponng the
monument.) Silent like the grave, md yet meoious
like the song OF immortality upon the lips ct clerubir
II senseless, cold grone, and yet with insrira
ton like PATRIOTS hearf-nmovable ike the past
and yet stirring like the future, which stops;
looks like prophet and speaks like oruce.''
Farther on his address he thus speaks:
1.-The spirits of the past rise before my eyes see
Richard Grizzly hastily planning the entertainments.
hear the blunt sound of the pckaxe and spade the
hands of the patriot hand. hear the patrol say that
"All is well.' see Knowon raising his line Of rail
fence, upon which the guns will rest that the bull
lets may prove to their mcssag" true. | the tai
commanding form OF Prescottmarching lesuely around
the parape intaming the tined patriots with the CLASH
cal words that those who had the merit Of the labor
should have the honor Of the victory. see Asa Pol
ai fall the first victim Of that immortal day see the
chapiIin praying aim; and the roaring of
from ships and from batteries and the blaze of the
burning town, and the thrice renewed and the
perseverng defence ill pow der gone aud but
emaned and see " srrrn telling Elbridgc Gerry that
it is and fair die for the father aid him
lingering in his retreat ond struck in the forehead, fall
the ground; and Eou eruy with his shattered usket
in his brave hand, complaining that he remained ua-
hurt when Warren had to die, and all the brave
who fell unnamed. unnotced and unknown, the isinc-
less ner-stoncs of American independence.
All the spirits OF that eventul victory. under
the name of deteat-l see them ak the my soul
familiar With the spirits of martyrs OF ihcrrv Iut
those see around me have sad gho,y look; tlley
bear no gushing wounds crying for the AL
mighty God; the smile of eternal bliss Is PLAYING
their lips, and though jewellers Of Heaven they lkt
visit the place where their blood sp il was not
split in vantheir faherand is free aud there is oy
in tnat thought, adding charms the
piness of blessed souls. As the fabulous divines of
ancient Greece liked from The charms of heaven
Mount Olympus. must the spirit Of like to
the top of this monument here.
Martyrs of my country. how long will it vet be till Il
ike joy will thrill through your departed .ousi when
will the smile of that JOY play around your lips? how
long will yet the gush OF YOUR wounds cry revenge
your fatherand still bleeding, dow oppressed!
There is sorrow in that thought, casting the gloom of
sadness even the bliss of paradise.
Almighty fnther of mankind, let the day of thy mercy
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13
Ofthe youthful Emperor of Austria, and of
the future hopes Of Hungary, he said:

"Young Nero in Ni,nns's old walls ibou nayat rage
and pour the emhers oil thy fury my peoples head;
thou maysl raise thy sc,ild and people thv dungeons
with Thousands OF new Victims and drain the life sw cat
Of my people, and whip with the iron rod of thy un-
paralleed tyranny defy thee break NV peoples
high minded spirit Foolish boy. thou nayst torture
my family-break the heart Of my old mother-murder
sisters and send forth thy assassins against him who
with Inflated, but honest generosity, once saved thy
crown Thou nayst do all thou canst. Thy days are
numbered; thy is falling, and my country will be
freei"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13
He closed by saying:

Il leave this halowed spot with consolation joy and
confidence. The memory of my having stood here
honored by your attention and encouraged by your
patty, will strengthen my patience endure and my
resolution to arr and though the happiness of
ton may he my lot the devotion Of will dwell
in nv breast"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-13

IN my breast
We learn that KossUTn's sojourn in this
country is about toterminate. His selfimposed
mission hither is splendid failure. He came
in upon the swelling tide Of nations love-
He has toiled with almost superhuman energy,
and pleaded his cause with surprising genius,
only to chill the sympathy and forfeit the con-
6dence of vast majority of the American
people. Never, in the history of the world, had
ii occurred before, that The name and deeds
and fate Of man. whose theatre Of action
was a far distant and almost unknown land,
and whose term of trial was embraced with
in two years. had excited so intense and all
pervading an interest, as KossUTH had awak-
ened in The American heart:-never before was
so universal and cordial sentiment, more sud
denly extinguished.
The causes of this result are two-fold-
First: TIE extraordinary and totally inadmis.
sible character of'he petition, or proposition,
or demand, for it is difficult to tell which it
most resembled, presented to this country by
Kossuh-and. secondly, his personal demean-
or and conduct. since lie FIRST came on board
the National Steamer, dispatched to convey
him to our shores.
The promptngs Of a generous national i'm.
pulse had led the government. heartily second
ed by the people. to in.eres, itself warmly in
procuring his release. Overwhelmed by mis-
fortune "a fugitive from his fa,herland-a pris
oner among people alien to him in language,
In religion, and in poltics--hunted by the
bloodhounds of despotism-,he whole diplo-
macy of this country was used. to rescue him
from the miserics Of his condition. and the
dangers that menaced him. He was invited
to take passage in 4 nalioua! vessel. IF he de-
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
The Eleven

Independent" of the Philadelphia North
American, thus discourseth:
"The eleven seceders, including 'concurring
Cliugman, got q most awful drubbing in Nash
Vile yesterday a week ago. 1t appears pro-
nunciamanto was issued from this place instruct
ing the faithful to hold a meeting in that good
city to endorse the course pursued by the fugi-
tives from the caucus, and thus, by indirection,
to condemn Gov. Jones, Mr.. Cullum, and those
who remained, as true Wings should have done,
and discharged their duty. Accordingly, call
was issued 1t was signed by those in the plot,
by others who were ignorant of the design, and
by others again who suspected the sinister pur-
pose Finally, the time came, and everything
was cut and dried according to the orders from
headquarters. a set of resolutions were prepared,
and then On exciting debate ensued lin which
there were four speakers on each side,) which
lasted six hours. Another series of resolutions
were draaughted during the discussion, and offered
as substitute for those originally PROPOSED; and,
upon formal division, the latter were carried,
there being but six dissenting voices, and among
this deplorable minority the four speaking cham
pions of the boilers 1t is melancholy to contem-
plate the fall of some of these misguided men.
Well may they now inquire, Where are we to
COZ"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
The Democratic Nominee.

A despatch from this city, dated yesterday,
says that "great exertions are being made here
by the friends Of the Hon. James Buchanan,
which they think promise fair to give him the
nomination eventually at Baltimore. Private
caucuses are being held in sundry rooms of the
Capitol, with reference to the contamination o.
this object" This statement accords with wha
we know Of the state of affairs here. "Old Buck
is a respectable antagonist, and we shall welcome
him on the track
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
Affairs In Georgetown.
GEORGETOWN, May 2

GEoRGETowN, May 26-12 m
Quite large company left yesterday morning,
on board the steamer Baltimore, for St. Marys,
to participate in the celebration. All were in
high spirits, in anticipation of n trip of great
pleasure
The improvements at the Union Hotel are NOV
ing on rapidly.
Mr. Jacob Foy and William Knowles, jr, are
laying the foundations for three fine frame houses
on Washington street, and H. B. Walker for one
on Montgomery street.
E. s. Wright sold this morning at auction
albrick warehouse and lot on the sonth side of
Water street for 5000.
The -four market remains steady, with sales in
limited way at $4.l2sc.
We would call the special attention of the po-
lice to the almost innumerable multitude of
dogs in the northeast portion of our town. Many
of the citizens living in this quarter find it diff
cult to sleep at night, for their continual yeping
ELECTRO.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26

The editor of the Louisville (Ky.) Journal, a
staunch, veteran, and reliable Whig publishes,
in q recent number of his paper, an article con-
tanning the following paragraph. This shows
what sort of non -committal candidate" the
gallant old hero is:
1--WE ourselves have heard General Scott de-
clare himself strongly in favor Of the maintenance
ofthe Compromise, in the presence ofWhigs, Free
sellers, and Democrats-and that, too, without inn
posing, and evidently without desiring, any re-
strcton in regard to the repeating or publishing
| of what he said"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
The Drama.

The Union of this morning says:
"We regret to say that Mr.. Forrest was indis-
posed and unable to perform last night. This
was serious disappointment to the great num-
Der of persons who had expected to see him as
Metamora. 1t was early announced in the day,
and therefore the theatre was not SO well attend
ed. "The Stranger" was performed instead of
Metamora.
1t is feared that Mr.. Forrest will not be well
enough to perform tonight, and therefore the
bill announced for this evening is the Cross OF
Cold" the "Rough Diamond" and the "Vir-
ginny Mummy" This is a good programme of
entertainment and will be treat for those who
love comedy and fun"
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
THE MAYORALTY.

the friends of other candidates for this Office al
n ready active in their behalf desire to present the
name of the present incumbent, WALTER LENOX, esq,
for reelection 1t Is to be expected that personal prefer
will to extent the choice of many, but
before the community generally honest and discerning In
its decision is not the proper question: What is the public
INTEREST,"" 1t must be admitted by every rejecting citizen
that sudden and uncaledor change Is not only unjust to
the officer but to the public interest 1t takes away the
personal ambition which induce the faithful per-
torrance of duty, and loses to tho public the benefit of
official experience II the incumbent has discharged
the duties of the Office with ability and ZEAL and here
bring to it the advantage of practical experience,
trust that the people of Washington will not the elective
officer.
Oft A CITIZEN.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
Indiana Delegates.

The following delegates to the Balti-
more Democratic National Convention from the
State Of Indiana are now in this city
Hon. John W. Davis, ex-Speaker Of the House
Of Representatives in Congress; Hon.W. ]. Brown
who Wosn't Speaker; Hon. N. Albertson; Hon
James Lockhart Col. Abel C. Pepper DR.. james
b Walker; John r. JONES' editor of the YIN.
ceanss (fad.) Sentinel ]" Austin NJ. Puett, VIM
Stewart, and A. L. Wheeler, ssqs.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE.

In the third week of June, 1852, will he COM
menced, in the city of Washington, a Weekly
Campaign Newspaper, under the above title
1t will be devoted to the maintenance Of gem
uine republican principles as ayowed and prac-
tised by the great WING PARTY of the United
States to the preservation of the NATIONAL
UNION, and of the RIGHTS OF THE STATES and
the RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE under that Union;
and in an especial manner to the election Of
GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT, as the nominee
of the Wing National Convention, to the Presi-
dency of this Republic.
1t will be the agreeable duty of the editor to
dwell and to descant upon the merits of man
around whose brow are entwined the laurels
gathered on many victorious field. During the
long period of forty years his talents, his valor,
and his humanity have nobly illustrated his
country's honor; and the patriotic masses, the
toiling millions of our widely-extended country,
WILL on the seventh of November next, arise in
their power and majesty to bestow their suffrages
upon their honored fellow citizen--the hero, the
patriot, and sage-and to proclaim THE GRATITUDE
OF A REPUBLIC
TERMS
The RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE will be published
once week-from the third week Of June until
the third week of November-at fifty cents.
Postmasters and others acting as voluntary
agents, who may send Jfue or more names, are
authorized to t,oenty per cent for their
trouble, or the advantage of this deduction may
be shared by all the members Of club; and for
each ten subscribers on these terms, an eleventh
copy will be also sent.
The notes of all specie-paying banks, gold, sill
yer, and letter-stamps, will be received in pay
ment. Address,
T. c. CONNOLLY,
MAY, 1852. Washington, D. G.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
Jews Of the Democratic Candidates.

The Richmond Enquirer says its editors have
received very interesting correspondence be-
tween Robert @. Scott, esq, the Democratic cleo
tor for thatdistrict, and several gentlemen promi
nently named in connection with the nomination
for the Presidency. 1t promises to commence
the publication Of the letters on Thursday TO be
completed in that paper Of Friday. This will be
enlightenment for the Baltimore Convention on
Tuasdov neyt
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-05-26
Reduction of Rates of Travel.

The Baltimore American of this morning states
that the agent of the Philadelphia and Baltimore
Railroad Company announces that round tickets,
good from the Goth of May to the 9Th of June,
will be issued to those wishing to visit Baltimore
on the occasion of the Democratic National Con-
vention which will assemble there on Tuesday
next. The fare for the round trip via the rail
road will be placed at the reduced price of 50,
and via the New Castle and Frenchtown steam
boat route at So. Cannot the Washington and
Baltimore Company do likewise