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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-10
~ ours,
A tI1ZEk OF THE WORLD"
LATEST NE WS.

SoTtcCHdhoH 10 Ncly IdT TOH popular
with the Russian army in Ihe Princlpa
tiles. Omar Pacha is busily employed
in organizing corps Of pontonie,s, but
may not attempt 10 cross ihe river for
some time to come. A contract for 5000
horses has been made in Persia, for The
Turks.
The Russian Ambassador at Paris has
fell il necessary 10 contradict the state.
ment that the Gear had threatened u
war Of exlerminution' against the
Turks.
The court newsmen say that a cool
ness exists between The Emperor oi
Russia and the King ot Prussia owing
to the latter's rejection Of the offers ol
Russia.
The Empress Eugene has granted
pension OF 200 francs out OF her private
purse 10 the parents Of Lieut.. Bellot,
who perished when serving with the
British exploring expedition in the
Arctic sea.
Emile de Garardin has been warn
ed" for speaking too freely through La
Presse.
1t was rumored in Paris that the
Russia Ambassador had notified lne
French Government that the sending OF
French corpse de armes to Turkey,
will be looked upon by Russia as a
declaration OF war.
Mr.. Dorr, French Minister OF Marine,
published remarkable report in the
Moniteur, IN which he shows that with
a budget of 40 100000 francs less than
in the time of Louis Philippe, he has
increased the power the French navy
TO an extent that. it has never hitherto
attained, and has moreover a surplus Of
100000 francs on the budget OF 1852.
The ship Dollhouse, from Gravesend,
18th. from Sydney, sank on the 18th, of
Beechy head. Fiity.nine lives were
lost.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-10

Two young negro slaves killed their
master, WyIie Kearney, OF Caldwell
county, Kentucky, few days since
He was about 10 punish one OF them,
when the other came up and threw
rope over his head, and then both
pIl ed on the ends OF the rope until he
was choked 10 death.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-10
True copy-wi,ness,
A. POTTER, Sec'ry.

THE HONG JoukNAL.- This beautiful
and popular family literary weekly, pub.
lished in New York, by Morris & WI
lis, commences new series On the Isl
oi January next, and will appear in new
type throughout A better literary
journal is not published, and we are
gratiied TO learn that it is very LIBERAL
ly supported. Mr.. Wills's Idlewild
sketches are very delightful.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-10
Bp Vclcerapb.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 2.

0"I ''"""St WV .
Thomas Board, the murderer Of the
Barker family, IN Virginia, was hung
yesterday. The rope broke, and the
criminal was precIpita'ed TO lhe ground.
The sheriff readjus,ed the cord and the
murderer jumped of the platform, caus-
ing his Instant death IN few moments
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
Thrilling incident

The correspondent OF The ST. Louis Repuh
lcan writing from Jefferson Barracks relates
The following wonderful feat Of IA soldier on the
l2lstinst;
The old flag staff At the barracks had been
shaking and topping all winter and the day
being calm, the Gen had party detailed to
take il down. A soldier, Michael McAnaly,
Of Col. Bpge's battery, accordingly mounted
TO the cross treas and unshlPped the lop-mast
from some cause 1t became unmanageable and
glldcd through the platform to the ground
The man at the masthead kept his post com
poscdly and gave timely warning to those be
| low TO stand from under" Nine out Of ten
mcn with a spar fifty feet long, shooting and
rasping ike an arrow through their bands,with
an insecure footing at a dizzy height, would
have left the yard ana tumbled from the plat
form While the party below were removing
the topmast, to the dlsmay and CONSERVATION
Of the by ISLANDERS, the main-mast with the
soldier still poised at the mast head now sway
ed over, broke short Off at is base, aud plum.
gcd with tremendous crash to the ground.
The soldier, in the meantime, was seen 10
change his position as the mast went over, and
circIing high through the air with fightful We
locily, he with perfect self possession, ad JUS
ted himselfto clear the frame work Of the
cross trees, and as the mast neared the grouud
he, evidently with IA well measured leap align.
ted with safety amidst his comrades All were
startled into amazemcnt as much by the in,re.
ridly displayed, as by the immediate peril it
avcrted. The man. mast was forty.eight feet
high the soldier landed at fifty from its base.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

aud merits arc understood. that II vii receive
the most cordial support.
The act Of Match 1850, appropriated SJo'
900 year for. i've years aud also whaie'ef
sum night be received from soeelai lax ol
ono dollar on zach free negro above the age
oftwenfy.one yelfs 10 be applied l. certain
commissioners iihc Governor. the Lieut.. Gov.
erfor the lst ard "a Au1itors) and paid over
TO he agents Of the American Colonization 80.
ciety. II assist IN the removal oil such free n.
grocs as might be wiling 10 go to Liberia
thcrc were certain restrieeons N THIS act,
which almost entirely deprived it Of eiIiei nc
and the chief oIgect of the bill passed On
Saturday was To remove those rcstfiction-.-
We thas in haste call the attention Il the Sen
atr 10 this Important measure, and inYotc lhcIr
early and favorable consideration Of II. or the
appropriation ofs3OOOO for the last three
years. and abo1 50 900 the proceeds Of the
special fax Tor fhatti @. Only about $1,000
have been paid oQeffo the COLONIZATION Soci-
ETY., aud there nov remain III the Treasury
boot $4,000 oftbe spccinl tax, and all Of the
general appropriation
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
VIRGINIA AEGESLATURE.
MONDAY, prll !.
House,

House.
A message was received from the Senate in
forming the House that the Senate had pass.
ed the following resolutions:
Whereas, a resolution rom the House of
Delegates, proposing an adjournment Of the
General Assembly on tins day, comes up for
consideration at II clock and whereas it is
important that the Senate be furnished with
every requisite means whereby due aud prop
er consideration may be gwen to SAID resoIu
ton; therefore,
Regolrcd. That the House of Delegates
be requested to inform the Senate what dispo.
son has been made Of the following bills here
tofore sent by the Senate to rhat BODY ortheir
consideration.
NIere followed list of40 Senate bills not
yet acted on by the House.
A motion , as name to consider at once the
above resolutions The motion was opposed.
some members expressing the opinion that the
resolution was mol entitled TO any notice from
he House. The House refused 10 consider
1t; and proceeded 10 the election of Bngodier
General OF the 2nd Brigade Virginia Militia
to supply the vacancy created bv the death of
Brigadier General VIM. Lambert,
Mr.. Gnlhnnoninaed Col. job? O. Mosby.
Mr. Anderson nominated Colonel Walter
Gwyrn
Mr.. Jackson of d. and r. nominated Col.
Thomas NJ. White.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
Colonization EsOard-t the Act of March
1850,

We are pleased to announce the passage by
the House of Delegates, on Saturday last, ola
bill under the patronage of Mr.. Speed, the a.
bic delegate from Lynchhurg, establishing a
Colonization Board. and reviving the act of
S5o'appropriating $50 GOO ayear and the
proceeds of a special tax on free negroes, to
be used by the Colonization Society, to aid in
transporting free negroes from the Common.
wealth This Dill is now before the Senate,
and we trust nothing will pfevent its passage
by taat body. We are satisfied fits provisions
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

/ CONGRESSIONAL DisrRlcTs.-The Rich
mond Wing, of Tuesday morning, reporting
the progress e Ito Conference Committee,
says theyaJiourned Monday evening ~ ithont
agreeing upon any arrangement Bolh com
mflees insisted upon their respective bills
They adjourned with an understanding 'hat
,hey could come TO no agreement, and will 50
report 10 day
We know mol, Continues the Wing, hat viii
be the next step. Unless The Hose ask lint
the bill be returnedor the Senate feeedc from
its amendment, the bill will be lost. In the
present temper of parties, the loss Of The hill
is probable Better that than an odious, IN
iquitous and unconstitutional measure. We
don't know that any great evil would result
The next Legislature may be called togcthe.
in November, IN time To frame bill and haYs
the elections before the first Monday Of De
cembor
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

anJria Canal Tn. bill was rejected some some,
days sinee-was reeonsidered and amended
today, and passed.
A bill incorporating the Berkeley and Ma
rylaud Bridge Company, was rejected--ayes
81. noes D. (not constitutional MAJORITY
A bill incorporating the Huguenot Spnngs
AMI Mining Company IN the county Of 10" ha'
tan, was read the first and second times.
The Tax bill was under consideration when
the House adjourned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
GrccaJricr Senatorial District.

DIR. Thomas Creigh, the present worthy
Wing representative from this district ,announc-
es himself as a candidate for reelection. The
Lewisburg Chronicle pays high but well
meried tribute to DR.. Cregh, and expresses
the opinion that he villas he should-be e.
lected unanimously.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

TIE Japan expedition is not it is now said,
10 be councrmandcd; but reduced from $50
gunsto less than 1870, and 10 about 2, 100 men
instead of 3, l23. The Vermont ship of the
line will form no part ofthe squadron, as was
originally intended, and chiefly it is said, on
account of the want of men.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

APPLE CUsTAnD.-To make tie cheapest
and best every day farmers apple custard,
take sweet apples that will cook, pare, cut and
stew them; when well DONE stir till the pieces
are broken; when cool, thin with milk to
proper consistency, and bake with one crust,
like a pumpkin pie. Eggs may be prepared
and added with milk, if handy, though it will
do without. No swectoning is necessary. 1t
may be seasoned with any Kind ofspice to suit
the taste, the less the better.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

A correspondent ol the n. \. Obsrveel'
writes as foil ws, on a subject which ought 10
be Of national interest: TO reach Gen. Tny.
lors grave yon must wind about through by.
ways. and finally stop beioren small enclosure
on the top Of hill in an open field, surround
ed by rude stone WALL and just on the other
side ofrbat waII.you ui see a very plain vault.
with a front 81 limestone rocks, roughly hcwn,
and al iron door, and that you viii be told il
he tomb of the once famous General Zachary
Taylor, President Of the United States Of Amer.
lea No monument has been erected to lis
memory His name has not even been nscrb
cd on his vauld In the entry Of the small grave.
yard there is monument erected to the memo
ry Of his father, Col. Richard Taylor, arcvou-
tionnry soldier" Five years ago Gen. Taylor
was the idol Of the naiion
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
The Loves Of The Democracy.

Alta democratic convention held IN Far
kersburg the 2Sth ult.. TO nominate candi-
date for congress in the Kanawha district, we
learn from the Beacon that thodisposition evin-
oed by the Democracy to love and serve the
the country was vehement beyond measure.
Il must really have beer most refreshing
epeetacle-yividly illustrated by the amows Of
two grimalkius agrceably suspended by the tails.
The convention was IN session only three
DAYS. During that time the delegates from
kanawha. Mason and Putnam counties and a
part ofthose from Harrison, having become
too fall for expression, Withdrew from the
brethren. The remaining elect thoreupon
unanimously announced Mr. ,Jno. + Snodgrass
Of Wood the chosen one to preach the glad
tidings OF Spoilsocracy. II is position, no
doubt-that TO which Mr.. Snodgrass has been
called-of iribulation and vast personal sacri.
fee, but for the good Of the country he &C
cepts it. Mr.. Lewis, likewise, of Harrison,
and Mr. Carlisle also, lis said, will not with
hold their valuable services. They have al
ready announced the purpose 10 fling their
banners 10 the breeso as independents
in the glorious struggle Surelythe good peo-
pie ofthe salt region will shortly enter upon the
reign Of a polilical millennium; and it will be
too bad 1t will be crying shame--if some
heather wing be not found sufficiently chris.
tiaized to offer himself alike as as acrafco up
on the altar Of his Country's Treasury.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

LIBERIA AND THE UNITED STATES Presi
dent Roberts, OF Liberia, in a recent letter,
expresses himself highly pleased at the fact
that our government has despatched Commao.
der Lynch l. States Navy, on rcconnois
ooce of the African coast, as ii indicates some
thing good for Liberia. lie gays the United
States must soon adopt measuresto avail them
selves of the immense trade which will in Il
few years spring up in the new Republic, or
England will secure a monopoly as she has al
ready two steamers which touch regularly at
Monrovia aud Grand Bassa, that are doing a
large business.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

Chief Justice fancy, Oft Supreme Court
of the United States, is reported 10 be lying
quite i'll at his residence in Baltimore.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

RICHMOND, April H. 1853
ToDAcco The breaks on Friday and Saturday were
lage, wha steady demand for all grades of Tobacco,
without any change in prices. Lugs of good weights
vary from $50 to 400 lbs metz for the reason that if
they suit formanultcturng they will not too hard priced
fthey should notshpPers will pay higher prices for The
same quality than in hhds,whichweigh I00OaIIO0 They
ship by the hid and the freight of light hid is as much
as heavy onc-and in that way light hhds add to tho
cost in shipping.
fLouR-Duty 30 per cent, al val. Sales have been
made within day or two, at 4 u the Basin bat tho
last news from Europe has caused better feeling in our
marhet holders are now asking SIG a, and firm
sales.
WHEAT-Good Red 81 10; good White 81 81
Inferior lots 90 100 cents.
ConN-Saes at Sc a IS.
Com MEAL-7O cents per bushe for country Mills
asking Is.
OATs-40 a45 cents per bu,heI
LIVE STocK-(J Shocks Observation-Disclosures sea-,
weight So 25 81 25; extra fat will command more
Hogs IS; Sheep $lt s39 nett, as in quality.
lRoN-Pig s}3 $40 PEI ton; Swedes 500; Trede-
gar and English refined $780, Common English $50;
up country bar Is $50
NALs-Fleld at Sc a 81 cents and firm.
PLAsTER-Sales Lump S per ton at Wharf55 at Ba.
sin Supply good CoIcincd /! So per bbI Richmond
ground So $84.
SEEDs-Cloyer Seed S. ) per bushel; Timot5es 2f
20 $3i Herds Grass Is SO cents; Faxseed is scarce
at&Il.
NEW YoRY April 4.
Sales of 1000 bbIs. Flour at "a IS to 81 G8 for
State brands 81 81 to $ for Southern Wheat quiet
buyers ask coacession $1,000 bushels white Corn at
81 cents.
BALTIMORE, AprI 4.
Nothing doing in Flour or Grain
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
April 4ill, 1853.
March 2sth, 1853.
NE " G OODS
q z d II GE VI. IL OK KR

LYNcHBURG, Va,
, ESPECTFULLY informs his ftonds customers a,,d
IA the public TINT he is receiving and opening his
Spring Stock of Dry Goods.
His assortment of goods he thinks, will con,ore ayora
by WITH any stock IN the Sta;e.-His selections were
made Will special reference to the wants Of the cos
mer and he feels himself safe in saying that those in
want of variety Of Dry Goods can by calling at his
store have their wants tprobably more generally sup.
piled than is usual in one house.
mar29-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
BLANKS! BLANKS!
AT THE VIRGINIAN OFFICE.
fONSTABLES' Warrants,
- Executions,
Delivery Bonds and Notices,

Delivery Bonds and Notices,
Indemnifying Bonds.
SUERIEFS' Delivery Bonds and Notices,
Inde flying Bonds.
Bills of LadIng, Negotiable Notes,
Checks, different Sizes, Bonds,
And all The different BLANKS which found sale,
he had ut the Arnun Office whore there large and beau
ful supply just issued from tie press.
Tho gentleman TO whom the execution Of This department Of
business is entrusted has superior in the State and all
who any order work at this establishment may assured OF
speedy and faithful performance
OurMcilites for Pamphlet, Card, and rule Work,
complete, which, with the large addition OF Fancy Tyres and
iuLcm9us recently rtade. the Yirgnian good
Once as l. 10 lie found in the interior
Orders from the city and Country respectfully solicited.
ia ZG-d&ctts TERRY q SHIELDS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
3228,GG1,0G
8,626,073. &c
19,535,713,IS
S 300, 439 ID


The auditors add "Undcr laws in cxis-
tence upon this day March 25tb) upon which
we were called upon to make this reportthe
debt Of the commonwealth may hereafter 4.
mount, after deducting the amount of cash on
hand and the productive stocks held by the
State on the 25th inst , 10 the sum OF $40 $780,
713. Is cents but it is confidently expected
and believed that it will not reach that sum,
and that the amount Of the productive stocks
10 obtain which the great proportion OF this debt
may be incurred, will increase III greater ratio
than the debt itself"
The ascertaincd Indebtedness Of the state,
though far from being largo as Mr., Goode
and other old fogie alarmiss have represented,
it is yet sufficiently large to suggest the neces
sity of great caution in making further erpro
priations as well as a strict watchfalncss over
the financial affairs of the state gene, ally. The
Board OF Public Works shortly to be elected,
will have much TO do with this matter, and il is
therefore of the highest importance that none
but the most prudent, intelligent, and faithful
men be chosen TO that post. These qualities
will be of infinitely greater value than the de.
mocracy or whiggery Of the various members
and we therefore trust that THE PEOPLE will
not tie themselves down to any party test
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

The Dublin University Magazine, for the
first of March, has long leading article emit
tied The French Crown Matrimonial" in
which it gives biographical sketch of all the
Queens and Expresses Of France from the
wives OF Charlemagne to the widow of Louis
Philippe. Out ofthe sixty.seven royal and
imperial consorts, there are but thirteen on
whose names there is no dark stain Of sorrow
or sin. Eleven were divorced, two died by
the executoner, seven We're very early wild
owed, three were cruelty traduced, three were
exiles, thirteen were bad in different degree;
ofevii; the prisoners and the heart broker
make up the rest. About twenty were buriec
at st Denis, who were denied the rest of the
grave their tombs were broken, their coffin
opened, their remains exposed to the insults o
arevoiu,ionized populace, and then flung int
trench and covered with quick lime. Doe
history show any PARALLEL TO this list of queer
and expresses in any civilized countryl
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

Debt on the day assumed, less
productive stocks
To which add future debt-be-
ing The amount Of loans au-
thorised by acts Of the pre-
sent session to be made to
railroads aud that have com.
piled with the law:
Also contingent liabilities-be.
ing the amount Of approprl.
atoms, subscriptions &c, gu.
thorized by the Legislasuro
10 companies which have not
yet complied with the condi
tons
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

l.fhtHBukGr = aTlI .. 1873.
TOBACCO.
Receipts continue oderate demand good for al IL;
eriBfio0s-Yeifl chang IN prices SAILS Of onn,,,
Luz. % 50to e So god and fine Les 81 80 To $500
Loo.e Leaf5 30 10 $I2 81, in Hide. 6 80 slj p.
NuEAr 81 100 for Red and White
WM T. SMITH. Com MERRIAM,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

Lynchburs Wholesale Prices Current,
DIRECTED EyERY WEDNESDAY, AID ArURpAys
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
NORV VEIL Nous Sc,
(Forpcrlg He Fropkkn Ho'cL)
This plemdidIy E'urnis; acd
II o I T. l.

Is NOW OPEN FOR BoARDERs AND TAvELLERs.
n O expense has been spared in the style of fitting
y it up, md will be- regarded in rendering its
GENERAL ACCOMMODATES agreeable to the most fus
tidious. THOS. ROSSER, P,oprietor.
ApriI7-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07
L Il NJ A II k 6

Richmond wholesale Prices Current.
y !. |.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-07

| bNEsEEs.-50O5e # assorted dimensions sea-
soned Pine Lumber now landing and for sale at the
ArU7-ts PIEDMONT WORKS.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-08-11
1noiau Queen Gotel,

Elizabeth St, STRoUDsBURG, PA.
,AASsaa The undersigned respectfully in
,sIiii forms his friends and the public gener-
-AalIl ally, that he has taken the above Hotel,
known to the traseling community as 'Shiye-
ly's Old Stand, and recently kept by Geo,
Swartwood.
The house is large, with ever convenience
for travellers and boarders.
The yards and stabling are extensive, and
every thing in the very best order for the ac-
comodalon oftrayellers and others.
The proprietor will use every effort to have
his table, chambers, bar. and every depart
ment of his house conducted in such man
ner as TO secure the appreciation of his cuslo-
mers.
The Stage office for the Easton, M. Chunk,
Wilkes Barre, White Haven aud Providence
stages will hereafter be at the above Hotel
Persons wishing TO go or send with the "a
bove stages, will please leave their orders
at the Indian Queen Hotel.
These lines leave this Hotel every Mons
day, Wednesday, and Friday morning at ,
O'clock.
JOSEPH j. P0STENS.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-08-11
DIR. AdeIung,s Elixir

) the only medicine capable Of curing the
HEAD ACHE, in half an hour. Form.
eriy, several days were required TO relieve
this distressing pain; whilst now the use oi
the Elixir will, in few moments remove il
entirely. Although but lately introduced
20 public notice, this wonderful prepa ration
count thousands of advocates. 1t is very
beneficial in Colds and Coughs, checking
the most obstinate fit of coughing in q
minute or two. This remedy is an invalua.
bic Family Medicine, in all sudden attacks
Of sickness. A single trial will be satisfac-
tory evidence of its efficacy. Price q
cents per bottle. Prepared ouly by
THOMAS S. PRiCIIARD,
Office No. liz Catharihe street, above
80, Philadelphia.
CERTIFICATE
Allentown, July 9, 1852.
DIR. T. S. Prichard-Dear Sir have
used the bottle Of your Elixir for Head
ache, which you left with me few weeks
since, with, think, decided advantage.
have for many years been subject to attacks
Of this distressing complaint, and certainl,
found relief in your preparation.
Yours respectfully, M. HANNUM.
For sale by DR.. Samuel Stokes, S,rouds
burg, Pa. wholesale agent.
Samuel b. Keefer, Snydersville.
w. S. DIETRICH, Saylorsburg.
John Merwlne, Merwinsburg.
David ChrIstman. Christmansville
II. d. & j. X. Shafer, Pleasant Valley
July Ia, lS53-6mos.