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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-02

NEW mack<ref, Salmon, 60. inspection OF Is53.-
IN No. msrkerei In rs N. kits
No 3rnackesei, small a5 h. kia., breakfast maekerc)
No. do In barreis.
ierc~ ptck~d salmon, dse.
Spiced ssluon and uackcrei, cans, bsvmccay sealed
Sealed ard No. herring, IN horcs, this years
Also Longworsh Zprpcrn,rns sparkling dry
wines 1.-THE dry said be superior 10 the celebrated Hook
wipes)
Teve Isufs, vincrnnes, and Cincinnati family hams
In store, and for sale by sHECKEiI. n BAlLY.
Successors John n. Kibecy 4 Co.,
Sep ts--ccd No a,oppo~ss Centre Market
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-02

n UTUAL LIFE INSURANCE. COMPANY OF NEW
i'll York
Nett accumulated cash fund.- August 1883 o3soa
r. 9. Wrssrsp, President. Isaac ApsAr, Secretary.
An profits divided the assured and policies c
The available paymcn, premiums
Of those who wish H.
security creditors issued reduced
premium.
Explanatory pamphlets other information be obtained by
application 10
- CHAa DE sEIDIN0, Aseat,
seventh st. opposite Odd fc'ows' Hail.
Andrew Larno oco above duly authorised % receive
appi,c aions. Sep l6 2a~u
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
RIue Stocking Club.

The celebrated Mrs. Montague was in hab-
its of friendship with the first wits and schol-
ars of the age, and was the reputed founder Of
the society known by the name of the Blue
Stocking Club" This association was form.
ed on the liberal and meritorious principle Of
substituting the rational delights of conversa-
ton, for the absurd and vapid frvolities Of
the card.table No particular attention was
paid TO her, but the conversation was general,
cheerful, and unrestrained. far different from
what is insnuated respecting the company,
by satrist, who accuses them of going
To barter praise for soup with Montague
The name of this club is said to be derived
from the following circumstances. One OF the
most distinguished cha acters inthe early days
of the society, was Mr. StillingAeet who al
ways wore blue stockings; his conversation
was distinguished for briancy and vl'aclty
insomuch, that when, in his absence, the stock
ofgeneral amusement appeared deficient 1t
was the common exclamation, "we can dc
nothing without the blue stockings And
thus was the appelIaton acquired, which It
now become frequently in use for all learned
and witty ladies,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24

INDIAN PUNIsHMENT.-ln one of the Bonn
bay journals Of 1914, there is the following
account of the punishment of a criminal at Ba
roda, by an elephant The man was slave,
and two days before had murdered his master
brother to a native chieftain, named Amer Sa-
hb. About eleven o'clock the elephant was
brought out,with only the driver on his back,
surrounded by natives with bamboos in their
hands. The criminal was placed three yards
behind on the ground, his legs tied by three
ropes, which were fastened ring on the
right hind leg Of the animal. At every step
the elephant took, it jerked him forwards, and
eight or ten steps must have dislocated every
limb, for they we're loose and broken when the
elephant had proceeded five hundred yards
The man, though covered with mud, showed
every sign of life, and seemed to he in the
most excruciatng torments. After having
been tortured in this manner about an hc ur,
he was taken to the outside of the town, when
the elephant, which is instructed for such pur-
poses. is backed, and puts his foot on the head
of the criminal.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
0bc Dailp Diroinian.
The Battle DfMaratbOn.

While the Persians, after the regn of Cy.
rus, became enervaied by luxury and servi-
tude, the Athenians were nobly animated by
the freedom they had so recently recovered
1t was this that enabled Miltiades in the
plains OF Marathon, with only ten thousand A
thenlans to overcome the Persian army of a
hundred thousand foot. and ten thousand cav
airy. This memorable battle, which was
fought in the year 400 before Christ, reflected
the highest glory on Mltiades. To prevent
his little army from being surrounded by the
enemy, he drew it up in front of a mountain,
extended his line as much as possible placed
his chief strength in bis wings, and caused a
great number of trees to be Cut down, 10 pre-
vent the enemy's cavalry from charging them
in the flank
The Athenians rushed forward on the Per
slams like so many furious lions. This is re-
marked TO have been the first time that they
advanced to the attack running; but by their
lmpeuosity. they opened a lane through the
enemy, and supported with the greatest frtn-
ness the attacks of the Perslans. The battle
was at first fought by both parties with great
valor and obs,inacv, but the wings OF the A
thenan army attacking the main body ofthe
enemy in flank thew them into irretrlevebIe
, onflsi on Six thousand Persiars perlshed
on the spot, and amongst the rest, the traitor
Hppias, the prime pal cause Of the war The
rest ofthe Persian army fled quickly, and aban
doned to the victors their camp full of rich.
es.
Animated by their success, they pursued the
Persians to their very ships,of which they took
seven, and set fire to several more On this
occasion, one Cynegirus, an Athenian, alter
prodiges Of valor the field, en-
deavored to prevent particular galley from
p ting to sea, and for that purpose held it fast
with the right hand; when his right hand was
cut off, he then seized the galley with his left,
which being also cut off, he took hold OF it
with his teeth, and kept it SO until he died.
A moth or soldier, all covered with the blood Of
the enemy, ran to announce the victory at A
thens; and after crying out, Rejoice, we are
fell dead IN the presence ofhis
fellow citizens. The Greeks in this engage.
ment lost only two hundred men.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
DECH'S SAFES AGAIN -IVHDER'S
Ia Pakeat Salamander, teih ReNs improvement.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Nov. %, 1852.

CHARLEsToH, s. c., Nov. %, 1852.
Messys Sfeqrbs g. Marpin SHccesSorsto Rich ,S Co.
Geatlcmea:-On the night ofthe llth inst. my entire
stock consisting Of oils, candles, white lend. rubber
springs and packing, also very great quantity OF Other
merchandise, consumed by ire. Your saie contain
ing my books in the hottest part otthc lire, and ev-
cry thing in il was saved in tho perfect condition
had used the gas for moment, dark aud the box o
matches used To light is custom, put inio
the safe for consider them dang things to leave
about The mnches mud the books where all OF my
whole stock that had not the mark c the fire upon them
Unfortunately lorme, you have here had prof of the
goodness OF your Salnmnnders the perfect satisfaction
every who witnessed the Obstruction OF my store
Yours very respectfully,
LEWIS NJ. HATCH.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24

SINGULAR MAN-The Medina (Ohio) De-
moe at says there is an insane man in that
town, named Smith. whose joints are all dou-
bled. and he can displace them from their ma.
tural position without Inconvenience grea,
effort. He has two pair OF lungs, and by in
haliug air sufficient to fill both, can continue
twenty eight minutes without breathing. In
the laIe lie served as aprivate under Gen.
Taylor.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24

Consumption Of Spirits IN Engla@d-The
following statement is published in the English
papers on the authority of Parliamentary doc
pmeats, showing an increase of consumption
of spirituous liquors within the last ten years ;
In 1s41 the total population OF Great Brit
ain and Ireland-to wit, 26.s52,578 persons
consumed 24,172, ,697 gallons of spirits, or
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24

THE DRUNKARD's CLoAK.-lt appears from
"G Gardiners England's Grievance In relation to
the Coal Trade" that in the time OF the Com
monwealth, the magistrates of Newcastle up
on. Tyne punished drunkards by making them
put tnb over their heads, with holes IN the
sides for the arms to pass through called the
Drunkard's Cloak. and thus walk through the
streets Of the town.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
THURSDAY MORNING.

90 100 of gallon each in 1850, the same peo-
pie, increased to 81, ABS 1922 persons, consumed
2s.654, 107 gallons ofspirits, 1.04 gallons each,
being l4.100, or rather less than the seventh
part of gallon of spirituous liquors more con-
su ned on the average ly every man, woman
and child in the United Kingdom in 1850
than in 1S4l.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
LEWIS NJ. HATCH.
RopNEY, Miss, Dec. 7, 1882

Isaac Bridge, Esq, .New Orlea"s
Dear Strive send you of Rich u Co.'S Snie4,
tried in the fire in our town the 22d August. This
Safe stood heat Oft large fnme building III
our, rope, whskey, and many other combustble artl
cles IL will show for Itself the heat it sustained. 1h"
papers therein were moi socd. We therefore d"
hereby certify that this is of the best Safes we have
seen All other snfes except this make, proved worth
less, now be proven on the ruins.
full
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24

DLASTER-Jnst received and for sale at our
Il Mill 200 tons of Plaster, ground and unground.
We ar. no w able to furnish all kinds of the Penk Hill
Plow Castings and Points and warranted 10 ht all pows
made here and all Northern Patterns Those in want
please give 5 u call.
fab I7-dts WHITEMORE McNAMEE 81 co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24

The word "Iondon" is Of Sclavonc origin
and signifies a town upon water. Lon Is Scla-
vonic for water. and Don a city.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
u STh'CT TUIIy'
WORTHINGTON 81 CO.

Merchants and others interested in the preservation OF
books and papers from fire. respectfully requested To
call the of the undersigned and peruse mum
Der of certificates similar the above extending over
period of ten years. No book paper, or document OF
any description has been injured by hre IN any o
these Safes
An assortment of these Safes with and without Yaes
Powder Proof Locks. and jones Powder Proof Locks
for sale the Depot lac Water Street and at the Fac
tory corner of Avenue A and St Marks Place, New
York. SGEARNS a. MARVIN
Successors Rich & Co, 14G Water Street, New
York the only makers of Snamandes Safes in the u
nited Stutes, combining Wder's and Rich's Patents
SrERNs & MARVIN, Snamander Saie Manufacturer,
have purchased of H. G. Jones the patent right Tor s
Powder ProofRank Lock, common ycallcd ihe WORLD =
FEIR Lock, behind which One Thousand Dollars was
placed in "a Safe the Fair in London, during period
of foyfve days be the property Of any OF the vis
tors who could open the Lock The attempt 10 open
was made daily by hundreds without success.
Bankers, jewelers. and Merchants can be supplied
with these Locks by the sole proprietors
STEARNS Il MARVIN,
feb S-.dSc3m. LAG Water Street, New York
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
TERRY & SHIELDS, Proprietors.
TERMS.

Who yIRGINIAN is published daily at 49, and mi-weekly at
r annum advance No subscription taken Tor shorter
g han ak months; and paper discontinued except at
% @ non Of Propretors until all shall have
inserted for so cents per square or
- for every form inscrtion and 81 cts for every utter
n the of insertions s not marked on the MS 1t
iii he nublshed till ordered out and charged accordingly
e YEARLY RATES arefor the privilege of two squares,
liz 40 semi $40; for daily $780, semweekly
inner form, daily s40 semi weekly $50 Every yearly
yeriser be required to conne his advertising TO his par
. line of if he exceed the space stipulated for
se will be charged rataby for the excess.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
TO STRANGERS.
PRUsH MOUNTAIN MRLL stones.

RRUSH MOUNTAIN WKLL StOhcs'-
- The undersigned are procuring from their cee.
brated quarry the Bush Mountain, Montgomery conn
ty, Mil Stones and Burrs of the very best quality. The
reputation of these stones widely known, but the
Railroad giving us increased facilities in filling orders,
we haveap oined Mcdaniel, Hurt 81 Preston, and Lee
d Johnson Lyncburg agents for the sale ot them
who will receive orders and have them fulfilled at the
shortest notice.
Our Address, Backsburg, Montgomery county Va.
ISRAEL PRICE & Co.
James M. Williams. Danvile, Va, Reynolds 81 Co..
Leaksvlle, n. G. are also agents. l. T. " Co.
Feb IA
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
CARDS.
LAW CIRCULAR.
WORTHINGTON Il. SNETnEN,

WASHING TON, d. O.,
TONTlNUES In practice LAW exclusively in the Su
~ preme court, aud To attend to eases before Con
gress;
To prosecute Clnims and settle Accounts against the
Departments, Bureaus, and Boards of Commissioners;
To procure Patent, for Inventions, nj home and n
broad, and 10 obtain Pensions aud Bounty lands,
To collect Debts, Dividends Legaeics, aud lnheri
nnces IN any part of the United States and in Foreign
Countries;
To make Investments of funds in Loans and Stocks
aud ON Bond anb Mortgage, and negotiate the pur'
chase and sale o Loans Land and Pntcnt-rghis in any
StHte of the Union. mug 9.-dGcts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24

NOTICE TO THE PUBLlC.-Secton
~ IL of charter of II he Lynchburg and Abng-
don Telegraph Company reads follows:
"That if any person. persons shall wiuy or know
ingy break njure destroy, interrupt the Telegraph
lines or communications, any part thereof-to be
erected by the said company in pursuance of this act
he she they shall pay the said corporation, one
hundred dollars for said offence and shall be further
liable for all damages which the said company may
suffer in repuiring the injury, and from the interruption
of their business be recovered in action of ress
pass,-and if any person. incuring the penalty aore
said, SHALL through insolvency any other cause be un'
able or shall fail to pay the penalty damages aura
said aud sha second time commit tresspass upon the
nid lines any part thereof aforesaid, he She
'hey, shall be LIABLE upon conviction thereof To i'm
prsonment in the county jail of not less than month";
more than six months"
The penalties of the section above recited will be
rigidly enforced +. b. DEANE, JR.,
President l.. & A. Telegraph Co
Sent 3--d,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
" Graduation and Masonry of the portion of the
Southside Railroad extending northwardy from Ar
cherscreek To Lynchburg, and comprising 81 miles in
distance. will he put under upon the ls day OF
March next. Pro6les of the work may be examined
the Office Of the CHIEF Engineer in Petersburg, three days
previous to the letting.
Feb l4-d&ctlM c. o. SANFORD, Chief Engineer
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-02-24
LEVI RLDRIDGE. GEr,L Aa'r.

No T. North whnrves Phipa.
B.-The Steamers wll lenve Philadelphia every
Wednesday, 10 o'clock A. M, and due notice will be
given in a be daily papers of the hour Of their smiling
from Richmond. RO. RANKIN, agent.
feb S--dNcts
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-20
Heavy Gales-Marire Disasters, 60.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 1S.--A heavy south
westerly gale prevailed here YESTERDAY.
which compelled the mail boat for vii
mlngten to defer her departure until to-
day.
The bark Cherokee, from New Orleans
arrived here yesterday, reports that Oh
the 18th inst, lat. 8 So, Ion. so OF, pas
sed schooner j. c. King, of New York.
totally dismasted and waterlogged, the
SEE making a clear breach over her. Saw
nothing on her but her wheel and chain
cable hanging over her bow; her bowsprit
was alongside.
The brig Neptune, from Malaga for
Baltimore, put in here leaky, having lost
sails &c. She sailed from Malaga on the
10Th of October, and was off Cape Hat
teras twenty days.
The schooner George G. Gibben, at this
port from Attakapas, spoke on the 18th
inst, schooner Neptune, of Brockbaven,
off OrsUow, 4S days from Malaga for New
York, with loss of sails, and other dam
age.
The Bank of Charleston, with capi
tai of three million dollars, has been re-
chartered by the Legislature Of this
State.
Efforts were renewed in the Senate of
Georgia lost Friday to proceed the cleo
ton of United States Senator. The
motion failed by vote Of II to IL.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-20
Alexandria Correspondence.
ALEXANDRIA, December 20, lS,

ALEXANDRIA, December 20, 1853.
Concert Of the Musical .qssociufton- tiryn;o
Observation-Disclosures of Reai ESfafe-Dofnss In
Richn.ond-Busine,s, &c.
The chilly atmosphere astnight, somewhat dimin-
shed the audience at the concert of the Musical As
ISOLATION; but nevertheless, a very large assembly
listened with delight the concord of sweet sounds
that hour after hour ravished their ears Professor
Bartensten presided with exquisite skill n, the
piano, and every one OF the ladies and gentlemen.
masters and misses, who assisted on the occ,eion
deserve the highest credit. Prof Eyeritt was unnsn
ally happy, and his unique little lecture On music
&c, near the close of the concert received tbunders
OF applause. To night the Association gives another
rehearsal, and Prof Crosby and lady will assist TINS
adding yet more attractions.
Inc ladies of Christ Church are busy in prepara-
non for the fair, which opens ON Thursday night A
large assortment Of fancy articles, confectionery
&C., will be on the tables. and every possible induce
ment will be held for those who visit them IN xnsnd
a merry Christmas
On Saturday night. 'tThe Virginia Mnstrels ,,gaye
another concert and buresque ethiopian entertain
mtnt 1T Sarepta Hail. giving universal satisfa
The hall of the Alexandria Library ComDany was
again enllvened, on the evening of Friday. by an
animated discussion in the Literary Club The oues-
non stated, was discussed in the affirmative bv
Messrs. d. Funston and T NJ Munroe and in the
negative by Messrs G.. w Brent and C. n R,ncoe.
and decided in the negative
Sale OF lots on Saturday, by G.. White auctioseer.
as as follows No l. on Queen, between Water and
Fairfax streets, 8>by So feet, TO John Lallev for
S3O Nos I, {, 9, 10, Pitt south of Wilkes street
10 by Ito feet, for 1885, 10 l.. b. Taylor. The re-
RlHinder of the property withdrawn.
In inc state Senate, en- Saturday, bill passed,
ayes SO noes increasing the capital stock of the
Manassas Gap Railroad Company. The bill author
lzlng the connection of the Orange and Alexandria
railroad, was discussed with definite action In the
house OF Delegates, the Committee on Roads re-
ported the bill for increasing the Manassas stock
MI McRenore introduced a resolution, directing an
inquiry into the expediency Of appointing Commits
soner OF Banks, whose expenses shall be defraved
ny the banks OF the Commonwealth. Referred
The weather continues cool and bracing, and b,,si
ness quite brisk. AMI
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-20
Baltimore Correspondence.

BALTIMORE, December 10, 1853.
The Irish Social Benevolent Society held meet
ing tonight at Recabi.e Hall, where there was a
very full attendance. The Hon. r. Y Walsh de
hVefed lecture on The occasion. He acquitted him
self admirably, and drew forth hun ,iers of applause
Inc committee who went New York TO read the
address OF welcome 10 John Mitchell the Irish
patriot We're present, and reported that they had
PERFORMED their duty, and that the distinguished
exile had promised 10 meet his friends in Baltimore
ana parake OF their hnsptalites the earliest
tcah!e opportunity.
Inc run upon the Baltimore Savings Institution
was continued to some extent during this morning
tonhd&ncc, however, became gradually restored, and
hoout TWO O'Clock, Z. NJ, the anxious and excited
crowd had entirely dispersed, having become per-
1ertly convinced that the bank was good Very
many who iooilshly drew out their money on Satr-
day, thereby forfeiting their extra dividend en-
deavored TO depose their fnds again TO day. hut the
bank refused 10 receive them. Quite a number of
poor, ignorant persons sold their certificates or de
poslte, at a large sacrifice. There were numerous
sharpS upon the qu rire 20 pick up such customers
learn that some thieves entered Mount Ca!verv
church, IN this city, last night, and stole the robes
yeStmenis, &c, belonging to Bishop Whuincham.
lheir portion will be i'll hot place for this sacrr-
Iglohs offence. To rob poor preacher of his gar
mehis, must require hardened conscicnces
RoDERICK
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-20

Ee- CONSUMPTION AND SPLITTING BL0OD-See the
certificate Of Mr.. Turner Ii. Ramsey, for many years
PROPRIETOR of the Farmers Hotel, Frederick sburg
va ard late Of the City Hotel, Richmond, Va
DIR. John Mings, Of the City of Richmond, thong h
regular physician, and of course opposed to what
he called quack medicines, was obliged TO say that
its good effects in tie case of Mr. Ramsey were won
d,rful indeed
He had been given up by several physicians; had
tried most Of the quaek medicines, ard was on the
verge OF despair as well IS the grave when he tried
Carriers Spanish Mixture.
We refer the public to his full and lesgthy Ger
tfeate around the bottle, stating his cure.
@s*See advertisement
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NOTICE.

NOTiCE-TO tie CHisens Of Washington. The
~ Board of Assessors hereby give notice that
from In O'Clock a. m to 2 o'clock ID. m. from the
10th to the 3lst day of December instant inclusive
sunday and Christmas day excepted for the purpose
oi correcting any errors that ay be pointed out in
the St OF persons subject to school tax for the
ending on the thrtyfrst day of the present month.
(Decemberl and of adding thereto the names of any
persons subject 10 the said school tax which NAV
have been omitted therefrom
me Board would particularly call the attention Of
all TO the fact that person can vote next wear nj
any eiec ion in this city whose name has not been
returned as subject to the school tax for this year
very Iree whlte male citizen of this city of the age
Of twenty-one years and upwards would therefore do
well TO see whether his name be on the said lists
and, omitted to give notice to the Board of Asses
sors that II may be added and returned for this year
7. +. HARNESS.,
uec Ito Secretary.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-20

10 There Is no better time than he present d
purchase your supplies of Fail and Win ter clothing
10 those IN wait OF super or or low-priced apparel
we would urge tie prudence Of visiting the popular
establishment known as NOAH WALKERS MAR
Bile HALLCLOrHlNG EMPORIUM, Browns build
ng where they be suited with every varet " and
style OF clothing Their beautiful and we'll selected
stock consists in part OF fine black and fancy red
cloth frOck sack and dress coats superior plain and
fancy CASHMERE business frocks ard sacks; rich
tn mas paletats and sack overcoats; with th. best
re ecton OF fine black doeskin and fancy CASHMERE
pr nts cut velvet silks satn cashmere and plush,
vests Also, Shirts collars, drawers, socks crayats
handkerchiefs, suspenders, gloves, undershirts &c
All Of which they will sell lower than any other
house in this or any other city We would also call
the attention OF ladies TO their complete assortment
OF Boys Clothing. large supply of ser, ants wear
always on hand.