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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-08-25
CARDS.
pTRRELL,s HOTEL, MAN STREET,

DLYScHBURG, VIRGINIA.
CHAS. l.. DIBRELL, Proprietor.
Gentlemen visiting Lynchburg and stopping nj DlB-
RELL'S. hive the privilege of visiting the VIRdNIAN
READ1SG ROOM during their stay. Cnrds ot admis-
sion obtnin. d at the Hotel jy 29-dts
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Furniture ware-ksOOnis,

ott Opposite Exchange Bank, Nam Street.
We offering the largest assortment and great.
variety of Furniture that has been offered this
market. Our motto is " quick saes and small profits"
We offering great inducements to buyers we hive
lately erected very large factory and manufacturing
n very large scale Call and examine stock be-
fore buying and if do offer Furniture lower than
any other house in Virginia, will forfeit reputa
tion. 5--ts JONES II HARN GOD.
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w Church Stred and Fira Alley, Lynchbmg. a.
GEO. CAMERON, Proprietor.
JESSE T. BURToN, Assistant.
c Persons travelling gthrough visiting l.ynehbnrg,
mn, stopping the Washington entitled to visit the
.'yirginian READING Room" during their stay
Nav l7-dts
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

.Nutt's Corntr.
A Saddening Picture.

The following poetical version Of an
over true tale" by our fair correspondent
Eualie, presents an interesting but gloomy
picture Of what has but too often been re-
allzed among the 100000 pilgrims Of the
last three years, to The golden valleys oi
the Pacific and must be expected to occur
many times hereafter, before any siibstali.
tial abatement may be looked for IN that
fetal epidenic--the lust Of gold--which
seems now destined to become universal,
and which is constantly sweeping off so
many hopeful but thoughtless travellers to
that glittering bourne from which (alas
chiefly for want Of means) 30 few are des-
tined to return. HH
The poem, it will be perceived, is foun-
ded on the following extract of 4 letter
from one Of the surviving emigrants
"Amid all this wretchedness, my dear
young brother, who had always been my
favorite, yielded up his breath amid his
earnest supplications, that ] would not
bury him IN the Desert and leave him In
his loneliness When the refnorseless
sun went down once more, we scraped
away the burning sand, and made rude
bed, where / helped to lay the dear boy
with my own hands, after which, with
what little remaining strength we had,
we set out, on foot (for our mules were all
dead) toward j" the land of promise =
which, sfter untold Of snfsrings, ws have,
at last, reached. ."---Columbidn and Great
Hest
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08
Public Meeting.

Alta meeting of the citizens OF Bayotis
Crosse Teie and Marangonin, on Wednes-
day the 21st utimo, for the purpose OF
taking into consideration the Importance
OF opening direct and immediate com.
munication with the Mississippi River, on
motion OF DR.. Campbell, |. ERWIN, Esq,
was called to the chair, and ]. L. Mathews
appointed Secretary. On taking the chair
the President briefly stated the object OF
the meeting to be that Of ascertaining the
sentiments and feelings Of the people upon
the various projects now under co1sldera.
tion,, of opening a more direct and practi-
cable route, thereby facilitating the exporta.
ton of the crops to market at any and all
seasons of the year, and obviating the in
furious consequences which often attend
the. planting interest by being compelled
to await the rise of the Mississippi River.
On motion OF Dr.. Campbell, q commit
tee, consisting Of Messrs. Slack, Brady,
Campbell, Brooks, Ivy and Jackson, was
appointed to draft resolutions expressive OF
the sense of the meeting.
On returning they reported the follow
ing, which were unanimously adopted
Whereas. The inconvenience and per-
plexity arising from our isolated position
should prompt us to aiianiinity.of action in
the selection of such mode of cofnmt,iiica-
ton Will, tile Mississippi River as will
come within the scope Of our resources,
therefore be it
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this
meeting 4 Plank Road, from a central
point on Crosse Tete, intersecting the
river at such place as may be deemed
most expedient, is the best aud most prac.
sicabe.
2l, Resolved, That the following gen.
tlemen, Messrs. Stack, Campbell, Brady,
Brooks, Ivy, Jackson, Garrett, Erwin and
Mathews, be appointed q committee to
confer with the inhabitants of Baton
Rouge, as well as those of the vicinity,
for the purpose Of determining the most
eligible terminus, Oh the river, and solicit
their cooperation
Sd. Resolved, That this meeting ad-
| kSA
journ TO meet again at this place, on the
21st day Of May next, for the purpose oi
ascertaining what progress has been made
III procuring subscriptions for stock, and
other deliberations connected with the ull-
destaking. ss
On motion of A. Z. Brady,
Resolved, That the Secretary furnish o
copy Of the proceedings Of this meeting to
the Baton Rouge Gazette and Plaquemine
Sentinel for publication.
I. ERWIN, President.
J. L. MATHEWS, Secretary.
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THE DESERT BURIAL.

10 leave me not in this fearful spot,
In this Desert wild and drear
o, Heaven; dear brother, bury me not
For cannot rest me here p
"A fearful thing then, It was TO trace
The look Of wild agony,
That swept like cloud DER that fair young fac
When he felt that he must die
Then closed those lips, so pale and mute,
When these last words were spoken--
Like the sad'ning wall Of discarded lutte
When its chords are shrunk and broken.
The crimson sun then sunk once more
Away In the distant Vest
As a conq,ieror, when the battles Ger,
Lies down In bis CORY vest.
Yet, from the depths Of that lurid sky,
And over those burning sands,
The simoon.lke winds came surging BY,
Like those Of Arabian lands
Alone, alone, on the desert plain,
Fell darkly the deep despair,
That rent the scrrowing hearts In twain
OF the hopeless beings there.
Twas q scene 10 quench the spirits light,
To behold that desolate band
Making their bed, by the rnoonbeam's light,
Far down In the lurid sand -
They left him there, In his loneliness,
Eutombed meath nnffiendly skies,
Their cheerless steps to wearily press--
On, on--to the glittering prize xuLALrE.
New Richmond, Feb, 1852.
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office on Church Street.
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ting a square. -
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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

EIAVING located permanently in Baton Rouge,
IL tenders his services to the citizens and va
cinity in the practice Of Medicine, Surgery and
Obstetrics After having much experience In
the principal Surgical and Fever Hospitals North,
aud also, the advantage of several years country
practice he feels confident, be can give satis-
faction TO all who may favor him with d call.
Rg-H office, is a, the residence Of Mrs. Hubbs'
on Charrl Street, and opposite II. r. Waddafs
Drag Store where he may be found at ell hours
during the dav and night feb Is 3m
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

TURNED RouND.-A young sprig Of q
doctor once met at q convival party sever.
al larks, who were bent on placing in his
hat q very heavy brick or in plain Ian.
guage, 70 make him gloriously drunk,
which they accomplished about 10 o'clock
| At night. The poor doctor insisted on go
ing, and the party accompanied him to
the stable, to assist him to mount his horse
which they did with his face to the ami.
nal's tail.
.Hallo. I said the doctor, after feeling
for the reins. Il am inside out on my horse,
Of face behind. / don't know which
something wrong anyhow
$50 You are" exclaimed one Of the
wags, s.just get off doctor, and we will
Iput You On right"
sGet off, hiccuped the doctor, " nc
you don't. Just turn the horse aronlld and
| twill al come right-you muss all b
drunk.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

Some thirty-fve years ago, a Mr. VIII
liams, clergyman Of the old school
somewhat eccentric, came to Salem from
the country to exchange desks with on.
Of his brothren in the ministry. During
the Sabbath noon interrnission he said ts
his daughter: s
II am going to lie down and If st
Paul himself comes. don'tyou disturb me.
Mr.. Bently, who preached in the eas
church, had been very intimate with MIR
Williams, but had not seen him for severa
years, hearing he was In town, hurried Of
after dinner to make his old friend call
"Where is brother Williams Z" he en-
quired, an he met the daughter.
.'He can't be disturbed. sir, not even ]
St. Paul should call" h4
Il mstst see him = was the impatien
rejoinder in the inimitable manner necu
liar TO Mr.. Bently. M 9
Resistance to such d nsssst was out o
the question.
The room Of the sleeper was showri.--
With no gentle voice and corresponding
shake, Mr.. Williams was aroused. III.
was delightetlto to see his friend Bently, re.
iterating in his fervency his qualification.
II think, brother Williams says Mr.
Bently, "that you ore little Inconsistent
"IIow 30, how 90 !? Brother Bently!'
'sDidn't you tell your daughter you wa
not to be disturbed, even II St Paul called
yet you appear to be very glad to see me-
mo, no. brother Bently, not inconsis
tent At all. Iwns--l was glad to see you
The apostle Paul! why, | hope to spent
blessed eternity with him but YOU, bro
ther Bentiy,. l never expectsd to see 20,
again. Hinghanstosl journal.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08
Lamartine upon the Press.

LafnHrtine who was moruner nj tho
grave Of Armand Marrest lover whose
interment no speeches were allowed) paid
thelast homage TO lis colleague in the
Provincial Government in brief md
flowing enlogy. The passages have espe-
cial interest, coming from man who is
one Of the most eminent patriots and
brilliant journalists Of the day
Journalism il The hothouse Of glory.
It ripens it In few days. and consumesit
as rapidly. The journal has The ineonve-
niences Of the tribune. It makes lond
noise, but it is as brief ms day, and the night
swallows ii mp. With rare exceptions,
there remain of the Journalist, as Of the
Orator, only name, but no wo,ks. il is
sad, but 1t Il just. Their own time has no
ears for them, be,.aiise they address its
passions, its opinions, md the fugitive
interests. The future forgets them, bc-
cause they do not regard i. enough. How
| slionld. they have the leisure to think Of it..
They nre The gods Of the moment. Squas,-
dering their destiny, they enjoy wildly
but briefly. They expend every thing in
small change they are not wise enough To
lay I'D a treasure 20 be found in their tombs.
"Jonrnalism has another disadvantage.
II deals with persons, it wounds mortally,
1t strikes at opinions. II constantly requires
points, to keep public attention excited.
1t seeks these pointsin exaggerated rage
lin injurious apostrophe--in bitter sar-
.casm. This is the price it pays TO make
it's foes weep and bleed, and its friends
smile and applaud. Ali unhappy tempt.
alton Of the witty Journalist Pen in hand
he lets 1t rnn---an odious or ridiculous
portrait OF some feature is dfawD--a name
| is wounded IA man is dead. Tomorrow
the Journalist repents---it is too late. He
stiles tie cry Of remorsc that he may hear
only the voice Of =elf.love. lie constantly
redoubles his efforts---hs is never sure he
has struck hard enough, unless his foe
groans or cries under the lash. lie is
kind, but he seems cruel. He wished TO
laugh, and he has slain .Aristophanes did
80 in Athens. Marrest by nature. was
superior to Aristophancs. His irony--of-
spring Of his talent and not of his heart
was but the sparkle Of his spirit. His
raileries were professional, his repentance
was OF his heart, I+have been sometimes
their object but ! liarbored on rancm.
His goodness always punished the over
flow Of his sprghtliness." H
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08
The Editors Advisers.

b 1 ( i
Says one your subjects are too grave,
Too much morality you have
Too much about religion;
Give me some witch or wizard tales,
Z With slip-shod ghosts with fns and scales,
Or feathers like pigeon. ~.
love to rend, another cries,
Those monstrous fashionable lies--
mother words those novels,
Composed Of kings and queens and lords,
or border wars ard gothic hordes,
That used TO live in novels.
Mono, cries one, we've had enough
OF such confounded love sick stud.
To craze the fair creation;
Give us some recent foreign news,
or Russians, Turks, the Greeks and Jews,
Or any other naiion.
Another cries, Iwant more fun,
Awitty anecdote Or pun,
A rebus OF riddle:
Some long Tor missionary news,
And some Of worldly carnal views,
'''
Another cries, ] want TO zee e
A jambled up variety .sfsf 9
II Variety in oil things,
A miscellaneous hodge.podge print--
~ ,..e go 80 =, - '."s
=.
Iwant some marriage news says nass,
Il constitutes my highest bliss,
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all those who may be pleased to intrust busi-
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Having devoted much time and attention 10
the study and practice Of Criminal Law for the
past seven years, they particularly commend
themselves TO those who may need their services
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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

HISTORICAL ANECDoTE.---As 1t is well
known in the annals OF our naval history,
Commodore Jones, while In command ol
the slcop-of.war, Wasp" after short
but hard fought action, captured the Brit.
ish sloop Fiolic," his superior in force,
as acknowledged by the enemy themselves;
shortly after the action both vessels were
captured by the seventy.four 7 Poictiers,'
Commodore Jones being unable to escape
In consequences Of ofinjnries sustained Ia bis
late encounter. The Wasp and Frolic
were both taken as prizes 20 bermuda,
from which place the American officers
were sent home and exchanged. The
Wasp was repaired. and fitted ont as q
British cruiser, and attached to the squad.
ron at that time engaged in the blockade
of New York harbor. Of which the Polo.
tiers was the flag ship. Willie attending
to these new duties the ship and crew
met with an awful fate. In the midst pl
ain awful thunder storm, at night, the
crew Of a ship d Jew miles distant were
startled by tremendous explosion, inrne.
diately succeeding a burst Of thunder and
lightning, when the whole heavens were
illuminated in the direction Of the Wasp
for few moments. until night again
spread her sable mantle over the troubled
waters. The ill-fated Wasp was never
again seen, and will not Until the deep shall
yield up It's treasures with all the secrets
of that fatal night be revealed. The ocean
-: Il s. <~,,n ..,,s b,.t .,x.t !. .<x,,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

Hints 70 You've WRrTERs. The fol-
lowing excellent hints are worthy Of tie
perusal and adoption Of every one who
inks the pen for the public eye, and we
trust will be read attentiveIy by our young
iiteratis' whose licubrations are intended
to edffy and amuse the reader:
l.. Be brief, This 10 the age Of Tele-
graphs and Stenognphy. -
s2. Be pointed. Don't write all round
subject without hitting Il.
8. State facts but don't stop to nloralize.
It's drowsy business. Let the render do
bis own dreaming.
A.. Eschew prefaces Plunge At once
into your subject like swimmer into cold
water.
s. If you have written a sentence that
yon think peculiarly fine, draw your pen
through i. "A pet child II always the
worst in The family.
!. 81 Ccndense. Make sure that yon
really have an idea, aud then record il in
the shortest possible terms. We want
thoughts in their quintescense. @
~. When yonf article IS complete,
strike ont nine-tenths Of your adjectives.
The English i strong language; butt
won't bear TOO mnch reducing.
5. Avoid Ill bigh-fown language
The plainest Anglo Saxon words are the
best. Never use stilts whsn legs will do
as well.
8. Make your sentences short. Every
period il mile stone at which the reader
may halt and rest himself
10. Write IegibIy. Don't let your
manuscripts look Ike The tracks Of spider
hall drowned in ink, We sIian't mistake
any one for 4 genius, though be write q
crabbedly Is Napoleon. q
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08
Mid wife.

I'M RS. HARRISON, graduate Of the Medical
AsA Faculty of Paris, and who has received elcv.
nc Premiums as such, by the three creates, medical
professors Of France. and who has had thirty years
practice III her poiession respectfully tenders her
She especially attends to diseases of women and
children. Residence ST. ITypolite ard Church
streets. mi3.3m
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

like other editors, we have often turned
over the possibility Of enlisting this first
quality oil mind for the press. A charm
ing book makes the subscription list sigh
for as charming an article and a brill
iant lecture snggests what it would cost
to have ns brilliant leader" We have
respectfully inquired into the productive
habits of genius, made experiments Of
what it would furnish i" to order" and
seen experiments made by other editors
and periodicals.. OF Our own expersnlent-
tees, we may mention one who is too 10.
nous TO do more than smile If he everhears
Of TT hackerary. Seeing the inimitably
graphic powers Of some of his sketches OF
real life, we engaged him, some years ago.
to give us letters from London. But it
was like arranging with goose for regu-
lar series Of foie grass. lie sent us his loose
feathers and kept his liver 70 himself
No. Aarons beard would not have
come down to us in history, II he bud
but shown the Israelites what he could
shave from his chin, day by day and
Emerson would be unrecognizably diluted,
we venture to say, If he were trickled
through daily I" editorial" Newspapers
have not been TO blame that minds like
Dewey's Whipple's have been sheved---
never, till recently through lectures, pour
ing their wisdom into the great channels
for the many. Hiring such men for regular
and compulsory intellectual labor is like
hiring sculptor to niacadstTize road
with lIis sratues--the broker mp VenHses
and ApoIlos are not recognized IN the
smootlness they give, as pumice, 10 a
/ highway. Home Jouy.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

s.
HoGARTH's PlcTURE OF THE RED SEA.
-Hogarth was once applied to by 9 rni-
seriy Old nobIeman, TO paint on his stair
case representation Of Pharoah's host ia
the Red Sea. In attempting to fix upon
the price, Hogarth became quite dissatis-
fed. The miser was unwilling TO give
more than one half the real value Of the
picture at last, Hogarth dat Of all pa
tience, agreed to his patrons term.
u Within . day OF two tile picture was
ready. The nobIeman was surprised at
such expedition and Immediately called to
examine 1t. The canvass was painted all
over red.
azounds," said the purchaser, "what
have We here? I ordered scene Of the
Red Sen. e
'sThe Red Sea you have, \ said HogartI.
still snarting 70 have bis talents uudef-
valued.
~But where are the IsFealite, o.
They are gone over.
ssAnd where are the Egyptians r
s'They are III drowned"
The miser's confusion could only be-
|eqllaIied by tie haste with which lie rasti
his bill The bitter was biz.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08

JUVENILE SImrLicITY--A friend says
the following story is o fact. Two boys
OF tender years, who went by the names Of
Tom and Jack, became members Of dis
trict school In certain New England
sown. On making their appearance, the
teacher called them up before the assem-
bled school, and proceeded to make certain
interrogatories concerning their names,
age, &c, z. Well my, fine lad, said the
teacher to the first one, !" what is your
name 2 m
"Tom,' promptly answered the Juvenile.
!" Tam Z" said the teacher that dosen't
sound well. Remember always 70 speak
the full name. You should have said
IhonsrGs,--Nows my son, turning 10 the
other boy, whose expectant face suddenly
lighted mp with the satisfaction of newly
comprehended idea, -" now, then, will
You tell me what your name IL 2" '
Jack-1ss' replied the lad, In tone OF
confident decision.
The teacher was taken with sudden ft
Of coughing, and merely motioned the lads
to their seats.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08
B q R K E & s E E s .
R,fllderS

A RE now prepared to undetake Ill ccntracts
n in their line, and execute the same with
neatness and dispatch
.I.,hhng attended 10 at the shortest notice.
Plans and specifications given when requireh
Shop in the rear of Jacob Piper's furniture WARE
room. fcb7 "
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-05-08


SHoRr DRAMA in Two SCENES First
Scene. millionaire seated in his easy
chair. BY him stands poor man in >
Isupplicating attitude. III
Millionaire e Ahem. Very sorry. my
Young friend, that lean do nothing for you.
But can give yon word of good advice
Poor Man Bnt when a man has no
thing 70 =
Millionaire Nonsense. Under Ger
tain circumstances, man must know
i,dxy IN eaVss.n a ssSs
Second Scene TIE millionaire drown.
Eing I'll ! pond TIE poor man calmly regsr.
ding him fQni tie shore y { ssa
Poor Man Sorry, nv friend. that j
can do nothing for you. But | can give
yoa y word Of advic Sfcias e
MIlIonaixe choking Bnb. bnb
When ! I1-ansn czast swiEa r.
Poor Man Nonsense under certain
circumstance, i man mast know how 4
swim. =