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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-04
EXCHANGE BANK OF VA, I

EyHtHUIIB1 JHIIF ~V' }
J,HE Purchasers of tho stock of the Exchange Bunk
respectfully requested deposit to the credit
of the Exchange Bank ofV Va" the amount of their
pectiye purchases in either the Bank Of Va, or the
Farmers Bank in this city, before the 9Th day o.
jul next. JNO. G. MEEM, President
ie 90 dtiy5
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NJ OTICE.-The VA. d. TENN. H. IL. co. VIII
" make arrangements for the acc ommodation of the
Sabbath Schools of Lynehburg that may wish to take
an excursion on the 4th of July. Application may be
made Immediately to THOS. SHARP, Supt
10 2S.tiv4 Va &. Tenn. r. r.
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Ii "a lM lM W
PARISEN * KINGS
STE A w - HIP EXP IL Il SIS.
PEH ROANOKE AND JAmEsTows'
DUCED RATES AND INCREASED EXPED

PEH RoAEoKE AND JAmEsrows'
REDUCED RATES AND INCREASED ExPBDl-
TION, &c, &C., &c.
TENIlE proprietor having made ne" arrangements for
the still better dispatch of their Express by tho
Steamships " ROANOkE" and "JdMES TO WN"
from New York they wish To keep 1t before tho public,
that Pnisea 4 Kings Popniar Southern Ezpvess 10 al
why's on hnnd for the accommodation of their friends
nj the lowest aud unparalleled dspateh--their
Express lcaVing New York is generally delivered Mt all
every point Vire In AZ hours, and throughout
Nor'h Carolina in SO hours, and Mt FORTY PR cEsT
uELowruE OLD HUMBUG MONOPOLY.
PARIsEE Kisses facilities for tho expeditions trims
porntion of Freight and Packages cannot BIO beat by
any Express Company in Existence and hey defy any
competition. therefore in the shape of Humbug imPo-
sition aud Monopoly!
~ Be sure to order your goods by Pafsen q Kings
Express. No. ., Barclay Street. New York
~ kcst assured TINT all they PROMISE they will faith
fully fulfill
PARISEN & KING, No. 9. Barclay st, N. Y,
and Bongbrook al, Petersburg, Va.
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SELF-DEFENCE the FIRST LAW
- ekE q A,HkLEsEi RDA1 d - II ~ I

- OF NATURE! BROAb md SMALL
SWORD EAERCSES, BOXING. &c. taught by
Prof. James Roberts formerly Teacher Gt
The University Charlottesville; Uashngton College and
n'ta'y Il" stttc Lexington, Va and va,1ous Colleges
and Institutions.
Mr.. t : long experience in the United States and
Europe renders him capable of offering his profess
services those gentlemen who may feel DESTROYS To
paronize system, which is recommended by the most
eminent Physicians in the world, not only as Gymna
SUM exercise which has cured so many con plains of
the chest pains. c., but will serve to protect the pu
pill from any person persons who may assai him.
Mr. RS system is mild, and admitted to be superior
TO anything of the Kind offered a liberal and dis
corning public which he is prepared give the most
satisfactory references, Private Tuition given
For Terms, &c &c. apply to MIR Read, Dibrelrs Ho
tel Lynchburg. July It's
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WS-Agricullurai Implements
4 On hand large assortment Of Flows, twent, dill
'front.' patterns comprising e,two.and three horse
md left hand Livingston Go Peekrkill Boston Eagle
Double mould board, Hillside md Snb-soil-Aso, 3
md 5 tooth expanding CuitivatOrs; expanding
md A Inrrows; single and double COrn-Shetl-
ers; Cutting Boxes. different sizes and patterns;
rntcnt Thermometer Churn, and variety OF other
trming implements,--nso improved Patent Hny
Presses. The above ARE warranted equal to any ev
~ in this market and will be cold reasonable terms
PIEDMONT WORKS,
Lynetburg, Va.
tErOrdcrs by mail promptly filled.
karchld-ifts
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A young lady recently refused 10 get up
from her bed because copy Of the Salem O6.
,yrer lay In her room.
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h,hof JuIy CeIebratiOn.-ABa Ball will be fu

4 thOf July CelebratiOn-A Ball will be fur
fnished at the Buffalo Springs in Amhers CO lny. on
Monday the 4L ofJuly, and continue for three days
Subscription So for gentlemen alone the first night. Of.
ter that the usual Tavern will he charged and all
ladies invited free for three days Suitable managers
will be appointed to ticket the Ladies', and the proPr
eors pedge themselves that no ains shall be spared
make it of the mr gni6cen Bulls ever Civ in
this county. We will lave several extra Hacks at Beth
to carry passengers from Lyme hburg to the Springs
besides the regular line of stages on the 4th.
June 8.d&ct4y RAlNE ~ KYLE.
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.yzan=z-aaz.TWO OTHER NEW NOTES
HkssasGI ~ LiON MORCESl pIANOS.-

ghssAYy*Sdt1H UfON WORCESl ERS J. | A NOS
u Southern agency, 81 Main 81, Rtelmon2
From the N. Y Epening Mirror, Apya 18th, 1853.
WoRcEsrrR's PIANO FoRrrs.-lt alway. affords
pleasure to say good word of old friend Horati
Worcester. Having often taken tho responsibility"
recommending his Piunos il is gratifying to be able
ndd that have heard the first word of complain
of the price, tone durability of MIR. Worcesers ~
amos.
As all the world with its wife aud daughters Is com
ing up from the South attend the Great Exhibition
beg remind them in the Of Worcesters ri
ano Fores They truly elegant instruments, Of
wood and mahogany, wit Out any OF the Blnck Der !!
stain about them
From tie " y. Sunday Coutie, Apri I'm, 1853.
PAEos-As the mint stamp Of our gold renders
current does the name of Worcester inscribed upo
Piano inspire confidence everywhere. His skill
manufacturer of these popular instruments has give
Inn first class reputation, and any Piano procured
his establishment cannot fail give the utmost sntisfac
ION 10 z buyer.
From tie Richmond Times.
PiAEos.-These beautiful instruments, which With
few years pat have become necessary ornament to
ry paror have brought such perfection, both
ont ard finish and in tone that doubt very much
tie inventive and enterprisng genius Of the manuncu
rcrs in future add much more to that nreudy dom
10 we have heard no instruments that begin
compare in tom to those manufactured b
Worcester, and sold by Mr. A. Nouns, bookseller an
siationrr this city. In finish sntisie they
not ,e excclcd. But few days since, Of the Der
performers have listened to. while practising
difficult piece of music one of Worcesters pihnos,r
marked u tint it the sweetest toned instumcn
lis fingers had ever touched, aud he had played
great variety Of pianos, both North and South. We full
agree with him. and therefore take pleasure In ndvsin
ur readers call Morris, mud supply themselves.
A MORRIS is OLE Agent fpr the sale of Worcester
Pianos and Is receiving additional supplies by ano'
every packet from New York. His prices tic
AZ at the factory He socts examination Of bs stoc
rom those in of superior Pianos, ut moderate pr
ces ie 29-dts
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Death Of Hon. HenrN Val.

Death Of Hon. 7enIV TdH
TROY, June 2S.-The Hon. Henry Vail. for
nerIy member of Congress from this State,
died on Saturday last.
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-,ENTRAL HOTEL, Lexington, VA.

CENTRAL HOTEL, Lexington, VA.
~ The subscriber would inform his old friends and
the public generally TINT he has completed and furnish
ed the addition his house,and Is prepared TO
accommodate travellers and others in good style ne
nnv honse In the valley This house is In tho central
pnr of The town. and convenient oil kinds Of business.
sabe and bor always supplied with the very best
the markets afford, and his stnbles under tbs
suerntendence Of OF the best osters In the state
By long experience in the business, and his we'll known
disposition please, he hopes To share libernl portion
Of the patronage Of the travelling public.
lie 20-3m VIII LIAM McCAUL.
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DeDarture of tie asia.

Departure Of Ae Asa.
New York, June 29-The steamer Asia
sailed at noon to day it'll $50 passengers and
$500 900 in specie.
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Commission rs from South Carolina to the
Worlds Far.

CHARLESTON, June 27-Govenor Manning
has appointed thirteen Commissioners to lie
present the State of South Carolina at the
great exhibition n New York
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AGENTs

NOTECE.-Express packages for Norfolk, Pe-
tersburg Richmond and the interior, intended for ship
,nent per steamers Roanoke" jamestown" will
hereafter be received by Mcsss. Pnrsen King, End
Barcoy at, New Yo k, who the only authorized
agents forward Express packages by those steam
ships ViRaIsIA, N. CAROLINA 81 TENNESSEE.
ie 14-dts
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Arrival nf TIE Union.

A1vicdI Of TIE Union.
New York, June 2S.-The steamer Union,
from Aspinwall, has arrived, but she brings
nothing later.
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0RD. HEAVY STOCK of Dry Goods

ORD. HEAVY STUCK OF Dry UUUuS
= JUNE 18TH I8j3.-Jnu. j Purvis Agt has Just
rea ched home from anoti trip buy goods and re
ceiving large supply of every description OF articles
known to the Dry Goods Trade.
ANY persons doubling the chearness OF his Goods
will nlease call and look for themselves
PS.-My system Of business is to receive new goods
eav every week in the year. aud sell for CASH and
Cash ONLY. JOHN J. PURVIS, Agh
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4 EMOVAL.
: .saaaiery, sodilcry' Harness. &c.

Saaaiuy' Sodfioy' Harness. SC.
fE'HE subscriber bef- leave respectfully inform HE
friends and the public generally. that he has RENEW
cd his Saddle aud Harness Stare fur oOr- below his IL
stand, To the building recently ied up by him aud I'M
mediatey opposite the Merchants Bank Of w. whrfr
he will continue manufacture all articles In his line Of
the best material and workmanship, He has hend
aud will continue 10 keep large and varied assortment
ct Saddles, Harness. Brides. Martingnlo-, Trunks Med
found anestsbshmen of that kind lie lattel. him.
self that by long experience in the business how'll be
abled to give entire satisfaction Repairing done with
neatness, durability and dispatch Old saddles taken
In exchange for Don't FORGET call at the sign Of
the Prancing Pony. GEO. b. THURMAN.
ie 23-dkcomif
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-04

uFEALO SPRINGS AND LHfCHs
ID burg Line Of stages.-0n the lst day Of
oil will commence a dnilv line of Stages from the
Springs to Bethel. there connecting with Messrs Boyd.
Edmond Davenpor'a line Of Packets, IL miles ~
stage and D by bout-lcayo Lynchburg daily Al o.
clock and return the dry by ) o'clock, making
the round trip IL you choose, In one day.
Fare from Buffalo SprinRsto Bethel, l0o
JNo. +. EUBANK & co.
June H-dActlnug.
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LYYcHBuRG. June 9Th 1853.
ECEIVED this morning by "Express"a large and
IL handsome assortment Of Ladies and Misses Bon
no,s ali of which will be sold low fol cash by
10 10 ia JOHN j. PURVIS Ag't.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-04

CARATOGA WATER-A constan, supply
y of this valuable hand-direct from the
celebrated Congress Springs in New York. for sale by
ie lis JOHN II. SEAY. Druggist.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-04

" ChiefS-Stitched. bordrred aud plain: also.
White and coored: Spaldeld's. Bandnna, l'ongee, Da
mask and China Cold, Silk Pocket Ilnndkerchefs
July d. A s. SHAFER & CO.
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TUST RECEIVED
- 10 bbls Rock Fish,
90 bbls No. Cut Herrings.
25 Boxes Olive Oil,
Is Tons Country and Rolled Iron,
Hhds Prime +. Il. Molasse,,
10 bbls. Orleans Molasses,
25 Boxes Loaf Sugar,
Al If which offer for sale low.
July 2-ts jos, u. No"LlN d W
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which will pay the highest market price in Cash
hcavy wuoen James AMBROSE b. RUCkER.
Mnv07.-ia
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-04

TIyHE LYNCHBURG ACADEMY, Sit,
uated at the head of Church Street, will be opened
nm The lst day of August. 1t is designed to give on
Christian principles, thorough English and Cas'ca al
Educatio. Terms for the session OF five months, 20
So payable advance. The study of French and GER
man, Vocal and Instrumental music VIII De chalseu ca
,a but should any pupil dispense with Mathematics
he NAV take place of it, without any extra charge'any
one of the above languages The School be
select its number limited, and the first Christian rule
E''I 1oa,a,s L. R. STAUDENMAYER.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-05

REDUCING THE FINE.-An Irish weaver
just imported from the green Isle. took to
his employer at hi!Iaarnock, the other day
the first cloth he has woven since his ar
rival.
His employer detected in the cloth two
holes within half an inch of each other,
and told him he mast pay fine of one
shilling for each hole. ~. ... -...
And plaze, returned Pat, is by the
the number of the holes, or the size of
them that ye put the line on US ?''
''By the number of holes. to be su e.''
"And big hole and a small one is the
same price ?'' Sin
9 Yes, shilling for every hole, whether
big or little" -
& Then give howld of the piece" repli-
ed Paddy; and getting the cloth into bis
hands, he tore the two small holes into
one and exclaimed, '.by the hill of Howth
that saves me shilling anyhow !"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-05
TER MS

GoOper's Clarksburg Register is published in
Clarksburg Va, every Wednesday, morning, at
of sIx koNrts from the time of subscribing after
the termination of six months $3.50 will invari-
ably be charged. No subscription received for
less than six months No paper will be discon-
tinHed. except at the option of the proprietor,
til all aTrearuges Paidup; and those who do not
order their paper te be discontinued at the end of
their term of subscription, will be considered us
desiring to have it continued.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at 1 90 per
square of twelve lines for the first three inscr-
lions, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent
insertion. Aliberal discount on the above rates
made to those who advertise by the year. No
advertisement counted less than square,
The number of insertions must be specified or
the advertisement will be continued and charged
for accordingly.
Announcement of candidates for office 81, 90
Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis
All communications, to insure attention, must
accompanied by the authors name and postpaid
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-05

Of steel, a groan. fail. and all again was
silent as the tomb. The duel n mid
night had ended but how /? They were
appalled, at the terrible question.
Waiting some minutes, and hearing
nothing more. Colonel Morton and The
stranger prepared light. unlocked the
door and entered. The spectacle was
most affecting. There lay the bloody
corpse of the duelist johnson. mang.ed
dreadfnlly, and above il stood the erect
form Of the lawyer Thomas. unhurt. not a
cut on his skin. or rent in his clothing,
but weeping rs if his heart were broken.
He started back as the flashing light
dazZled his eyes. and growing pale as the
dead at his feet, exclaimed in accents of
immeasurable anguish: "Oh, God how
shall endure 10 meet my dear Emma
with this muderous gore on my hands |
Such stains would defile the very gates
of heaven, and blacken the floor of hell
ITSELF
He did. however, afterward, meet EN-
ma and her babe; but we shall not try TO
paint the scene. A week subsequently,
he was blown to pieces in his own office.
while employed in writing after night. The
assassin was not known, but supposed to
be younger brother of the duelist John
son.
The stranger who acted in the combat
as the second of Thomas. was indeed as
he said. from Texas. and then travelling
through Mississippi. and was the bravest
man, perhaps. thar ever drew the breath
of life, james Bowie. who fell only with
! the fall OF the Alamo, when his red knife
was drunk with the blood of TIE 9exi-
| cans.
Re0dsr.-But the n.-raI. You prOmis.
ed US moral.
Wrasr.-The same moral which lies
at the bottom of all true stories, if they
be read rightly. give you this. and can
| give you no more; that the circumstances
which make men make also their actions,
as the history of many New Englander.
besides poor Thomas, in the South can
attest. Therefore, never strongly con-
demn the deeds of the common humanity
until you shall have realized their mate
rial and spiritual situationin all its mathe
matical and moral dimensions. The les
son studied we'll, will render you wisel
and probably happier men.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-05

How TO ALWAYS BE PooR.-Ifa a man
buys two glasses of ale day, costing At
least FIVE cents each, it amounts in year
to thirty-six dollars and fifty cents. If he
smokes cigar after each meal, costing
three cents each. it amounts in the same
time to thirty-two dollars and eighty five
cents. His chewing tobacco, in the mean
time, will cost him, if he uses tive-ceut
plug in two days, nine dollars an4 fifteen
cents. These three little extravagances.
will amount in year to sevency-eis ht dol,
lars and furty-h,e cents or enough to
buy, at the average prices. five barrels Of
flour, twelve bushels of corn meal, one
hundred pounds of butter, four hundred
pounds of pork, two hundred pounds of
beef, ten cords of wood and newspaper.
Think Of this, and then wonder no LONGER
that you never grow rich, and perhaps
are in want Of many ofthe necessaries and
comforts of life.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-05
THE RED WIG.
~ TnE oLp 'rN.


And. Fanny, said the pretty Mrs.
Mellison, beautiful young widow of
twenty five. concluding series of direc.
tons to he's Confidential waiting maid. if
Mr.. Thomas Tompkins calls, you may
show him up
The red haired one?' asked the wait
ing maid with inefiible scorn.
Yes, Fanny. the gentlemen with au-
burn hair. Show him up Immediately.
Butif his cousin Henry asks for me, am
not at home
4 hate to tell him so.' said the waiting
maid
why, Fanny, have you any eonsci-
entious scruples about saying that am
net at home 10 him 2
% dear no ma'am! I'd just as leave
say you'd gone to Roxbury on a visit to
your relatives, and wouldn't be back for
a week; it's my duty. ma'am. But l
hate to disappoint such nice. pretty
spoken. dark haired. genteel young gen
tleman as Mr.. Henry
How much did he give you to advo-
cate his cause, Fanny
Not penny, ma'am. I'd have you
know scOrn a bribe. And never see
The color of his money, and don't know
whether he is rich or poor. Butt declare
us burning shame, and everybody says
SO. to see that young man wasting away
IKE taller candle. in consumption. aud
you always snubbin' cf him, at the same
lime you're aHordin' every encourage
ment TO that stupid. red-haired, ordinary
chaP-his cousin. There, I've spoken
NV nd f..l
you WAS 10 dismiss me the next blessed
minute. o, ma'am. your rich and inde-
pendent how. why-since you've made up,
your mind to marry again--don'tycu take
up with hr. Henry's offer? He ia so
sensible, sprightly and handsome
So was my frs. husband said the
widow with b slight sigh.
More reason why you shouldn't marry
a lump of ugliness,' said Fanny.
You didn't know the late Mr.. Melli-
son?' said his relici.
No ma am
well, I'll tell you secret. He was
master of the house, Fanny
'Well, ma am, aud wasn't that right
be ruled me rigidly. Fanny, and /
got shockingly tired of Obeying orders,
pAAGbC al q
So have made up my mind when mar
ried again that 1 would marry man
whom could rule. Nov. Mr.. Tomp-
kins is Just the sort of person j was
looking for; he il all gentIeness and do
cili,y. Do you understand me now?'
Yes'm,' said Fanny. sulkily dropping
= sarcastic courtesy. And l wish You
joy of your bargain. A nasty red haired
-hlng!' she added as she banged out Of
The room, and slammed the door behind
her.
The echo of her exit had hardly died
away. when the door opened. and The ele.
CAN'T Harry Tompkins made his appear
anee.
You here exclaimed the widow in a
marked tom OF displeasure.
res. Maria. replied the young man,
firmly. knew you were At home. and
| bravsd your anger for the sake of see
ing you once more, or OF knowing your
6nal decision
reject your offer. SIR said the lady.
decidedly. with many thanks for the ho-
nor. / have already bestowed my hand
upon your cousin
his well for him that he Is my cousin,
Otherwise =
Sir this Is not tone TO make use Of
IN sy presence said the widow you
have no right to employ It. Rstirc. and
4 rr 80
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-05

To MAKE HENs LAr.-The South Ca
roIlnian says, neighbor states that hogs
lard Is the best thing he can find to mix
IN the dough he gives his hens. He says
that one cut of this fat, as large as wal
nut Will set hen to laying Immediately
after she has been broken up from setting,
AMI that by feeding them with it occa-
slonai.E, his hens continue laying through
the who'll winter. II is easy tried, at all
events.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-05

FEMALE HERoIsM.-'' One day." said
Massena, being at Buezenden, perceiv-
ed young soldier belonging to the light
artillery, whose horse had just been wuun-
ded by a lance. The Young man who ap-
peared quite child. defended himselideS-
pera,ely, as several bodies of the enemy w.
ing around him could testify. Idespatch-
ed an officer with some men to his assist
ance, but they arrived too late. Although
this action had taken place on the bOr-
ders of the wood and in front of the bridne.
this artllteryman had alone withstood the
attack of a small troop of Cossacks and
Bavarlans whom the officer and men had
despatched put to flight. His body was
covered with wounds, inflicted by short
lauces and swords. There were at least
thirty. And do you know madame, what
the young man WAS % said MaSsena turn
ing to me.
\ 1cona0R.''
Yes, Il woman, and handsome wo-
man, too, although she WAS 80 covered wr.h
blood that 1t was difficult to Judge her
beauty. Sic had followed her lover to
the army. The batter WAS cap. ain Of
artillery; she rever left him aud when
he WAS kiie.t. deicni:,l like Il liunusS the
remains OF him she loved She was "A ma
i've of Paris. her uame was louise BeIetz
and she WAS the dauI uIhler of Il fringe
maker in the Rue de- Pils Lion "--IAe-
ntO'rs Of tie D"tsASss 1A5runIes.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-01-05
From Southern and South Western Scenes.
THE DUEL IN THE DARK.
a True Incident in the History of
...H...E FicksburS.

~ Vicksburg. -
Every traveller who has descended the
Mississippi within the last twenty five
years, must remember Vicksburg, SO sin
gular in its situation for town. on the
shelving declevity of the high rolling hills,
with its houses scattersd in groups on
the terraces. Every reader of American
newspapers during any one of the last
twenty-five years, must remember Vicks-
burg, 50 rich has Geen the fund of mate
rial it has supplied for the circulating Ii
braries of horrible MURDERS duelS, af-
trays and executions, by all sorts of sum
mary process. The public will not likely
soon forget the hanging of the gamblers
and steam doctors. In fine. every body
knows that tAe place has been no ed since
lis earliest settlemen-. Tor the belli serent
character of lis inhabitants. and the num-
Sh,.I ugr ann may be asserted with ilteraI truths
o nave stained its very streets with the
blood of human hearts.
| 1t is not our purpose. however, to