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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-13

Convict PARDoNED IN William
Trow bridge formerly bookkeeper in the house of Nc
Creepy Essex, Main street, received full pardon
fro m Governor Price the Sd inst He released
from the renitentiary that day and Immediately took
downward bound boat, but got of at the town of st.
Charles, and came through to St Lou, in an omnibus,
arriving here Saturday He convicted 10 April
May last in the Criminal Court of embezzlng more than
81 COO from his employers and has served about seven
months of his sentence His mother who resided In the
western part Of New York. to obtain his pardon
and has since striven earnestly to accomplish IT, that
the Governor has at last yielded to her solicitations She
Ia now stopping at the Monroe House, her return
home Towbridge went to jail on Saturday night, and
asked permission to remain there until morning which
was granted He it is understood intends to go South
His wife is living In Buffalo, N ", ard is the mother of
two children She IL said to be native Of that place,
and was seduced there by rowbridge few years ago.
and followed him to St Louis. considerable part Of the
money which he distracted from the house OF Messrs
Mctieery Essex was appropriated for her mante-
and after his arrest they were married In Jail
One Of her children killed In this city. time
since, by kick from horse-,St Louis hteligencr,
Nor. I.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-13
The LIQUOR Law IN WIscoNsrN-The following
is the vote cas-. at the late election In Milwaukee on
the prohibitory iquour law
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


SATURDAY, NoY. l2-6P.N.
There was quite buoysnt market to day at both
boards At the frst board all the leading fances we're
in demand At an advance prices ruling At the close
yesterday. Morris Canal went up Is per cent Canton
Company, u; Florence and Ksyport, Vi Cumberland IA;
Parker Vein, Il; Erie Railroad x; Harlem, x; Norwich
Worcester, n; Sixth Avenue Railroad, ii Hartford and
New Haven Railroad, ~ Hudson River Railroad declined
q per cent. At the second board Cumberland went up
per cent; Canton Company III Nicaragua Transit, u;
Erie Railroad, u. The market closed steady st our
quotations.
The receipts at the Office Of the Assistant Treasurer Of
this port to day. November L. amounted to $877l8 68
the payments were Sl27 l44 95-leaving . balance Of
$6,146,94S o..
The st. Louis Insurance Company have declared .
dividend Of ten per cent out Ct the earnings Of the last
three months.
The anthracite coal trade continues active for the
season. The shipments Of coal from the Lhgh for the
week ending with Saturday last 046 TONS show
ing an increase of $40 tons those for the pre-
cedipg week. and improvement Of 6633 tons % COM
pared with those for the corresponding week Of last year.
Total shipments to Saturday last were 920,64 tons,
against 6o4 to time last year. The shipments
the Schuyhl coal region are to fair extent The
Reading Railroad brought down for the week ending on
Thursday s76s6 TONS and for the season. TONS
against SOL $50 tons to the time last year. There
was shipped by the schuylkin Navigation for the week,
"a 400 TONS and for the season. 776SSS TONS against
III 100 the time last year. The demand for
coal is active, and prices are steadily advancing.
The directors Of the American Mutual Insurance Com.
pany of Philadelphia have declared dividend Of six per
cent the capital stock and six per cent interest on
the SCRIP issued payable in cash. on demand. Also, .
dividend Of ten per cent in scrip upon the capital stock
and premium earned during the year. certificates for
! which will be issued on the 1T of December next.
The receipts of the New Haven and Springfield Railroad
were in October, 1853 STA 6l3
October, 1852 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 49503
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$26,ll0

This is equal to fifty per cent The above il exclu
sve Of mails, rents &C.. which amount to $4,000 per
month.
The annexed statement will show the receipts Of the
Pennsyvan Railroad for the month of October, and foK
the year. compared with the corresponding periods last
year. The for the month of October is about 10
per cent and for the year thus far about per cent?
Receipts for the month of October 1925 068 30
g corresponding month last year,. la, 0A 81
Ipcreape .,.............. $500, o08 10
Receipts from jan to Oct 81 81 $40, 964 So
Corresponding period last year ....... 1866, 6N So
Increase this year. ............ $793, 439 9S
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-13

Robert Rarnhill, tried at Wilmington for killing
i.. .hea I.-I-ci, las leen convicted v. .a.aAals.
ter.
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THE CURRENT OPERATIONS OF THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT.-On the 10th of November there were
Of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the
nasa rls,aa. a.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19
Mr.. souie.


The opinion which we expressed some days
since that the Government ct Spain would re-
fuse to recognize Mr.. Soulc as MINISTER'S shar.
ed inby many of our contemporaries. The n \.
Times compares his appointment and The feel
ing IL must produce in the Court at Mad,id Ia
that of Great Britain sending Mr.. George
Thompson-the NJ u who came here year
or two ago TO lecture TO US on slavery. md
what would be The course of our COVE rnmeni
and people if that were done. His defence Of
the Lopez expedition in the Senate of The L.
States cannot be unknown to her Catholic
Majesty's advisers. and must cause them TO re-
gard his appointment as offensive. Spain is
naturally sensitive, THE new York Times re.
marks concerning the designs, OF the United
States upon Cuba. and she will not be likely
to overlook the special significance ofttis new
appointment. II is not easy. indeed, 10 under
stand the purpose or policy that prompted 1t.
It distinctly negatives the notion some have
entertained that the President intends TO nego-
tate for the purchase of Cuba, because Mr..
Soule has expressed the most decided hosllli-
~ W saNH PaNS1cAihS' h1A phay VI 't'1
ground that II has been once rejected hy
Spain already, but also because 1t Is insulting
to the people OF Caba to talk OF buying the civ
il supremacy over them IL the appointment
implies any thing more than personal compll.
mont TO Mr.. Sonle, and ifit Is to be considered
indicative Of the views Of the Administration
IN regard to Cubnn annexation, it portends
something good deal more serious than pur-
chase
We cannot hello thinking that. under these
circumstances, the Spanish government will at
least hesitate before receiving Mr.. Soule The
resident minister from the United States. OF
course it has perfect right 10 do so II Il shall
see fit; and. however annoying such step
might be 10 our suscephbiities, 1t would not
constitute any recognised ground Of nterna
tional complaint.
La Cronica, the Spanish paper in New
York, is quite indignant that Mr.. Sou'e SHOULD
have received this appointment and says it is
the unanimous opinion of the editors compa
triots that "her Mrjes'y's govern nent will not
act in accordance with its self respect If it re
cognzc the credentials Of the new rcpresen.
tatve of the United States
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

lcommensurate with rhe sanguir e desires of her
citizens. To reap the full benefits OF her en-.
larged expenditures, the present efforts should
be continuous; there should be no hesitaiing.
vasciating course allowed The well settled
and well determined policy ofthc State should
be strictly and couscieniiously carried out TO
The very letter and spirit. More benefit Is reap
ed from simple perseverance, in the right oil.
rection. than from thousand magnificent but
III defined aud unfinished schemes. We can
see no reasons why State of the size oil sr,
GINA, should mol build three thousand miles oil
railway. and still not be open to any ihtma-
lions of extravsgance. Her territory, popnla-
ton and the future wants of her industrial pro-
dueion will demand that amount of accommo.
dation.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19
The tax bill.

One Of those annual mementos OF the con
idence the State reposes IN her children VII
be found in our columns TO day'in The shape OF
The tar biH. 1t almost stops ones breath TO
read it-but there is no essenIng or escaping
is burdens. We have no disposition to con
cea the fact that this bill, us well as the ap.
preparations and loans To works Of internal i'm
provement which chiefly have rendered It's
heavy impositions necessary, was voted for by
Wings and Democrats in common. But we
wish the people never to forget that the wings
are anxious, and have repeatedly cndeavored,to
reduce the taxes of the people. by means Of an
immediate and equal distribution of the pub.
lie lands, and receiving the quota to which
Virginia is entitled. Had this been done, our
works of internal improvement would have
gone on far more expediliously Il not one dol.
lar of taxes need have been drawn from TIE
pockets Of the people for the purpose. We
hope the tax.pay ers will think OF this when
t he sheriff visits them. and remember it also
when they 60 TO the polls 10 cast their votes
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19
To the Citizens Of the Fifth o..
gresSiOnaf District

lDY n recent of our Legislature. thr eo,,s,i..
D HsiCax, Henry. Piit,y lyania. franklin A.. ~
tx, Pairiek aud Campbell, compose the 5tl Ia
The ei.ize-s Of which and those Of The adieinieg
ties invited te meet in Lynchburg, at tic I'm
known
CLOTHING AND FURNISHING BAZAAR
tn examine the largest and desirable So
Spring and Summer Clothing ever offered in ti. u
Of the old Domil ion, ''oh
just received from our mandatory supplv H.
which we shall make addition lhormyLd9 le
| sea on of tnahle Clothing. rue
COATS.-Ca-simere, Casbmerett, Tweel.. AIM.
CrotoD Drap-de Etc, Seersucker Brow French ~
White do Fancy Co Planters Linen, Ermina, mn
Duck arm other styles of SUNNI NM
PANTS of every suitable material.
VESTS.-Sk. Sat n. Marine, Linen Lu.,re ".
ted do; Fancy Marseilles VIII tie do buff do giJ
eled Party Vests, silver tinseled do, EmbrodcreJ A.
rino. do.
FURNISHING GOODS.-Linen Shirts. fine -.
um aud low priced Collars, Opera Ties Stool = 'i-
vats, Gloves Socks Suspenders. dc Particular
ton j. given o dePnrtmentanda large and enm,le,
assor nent the latest styles of the above good e
stantly on hand. A >. SHAFER 4 ca
nj IT
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

DESIGNATION OF PRoFEssoRs-We have
learned that William B. Rogers Professor of
Natural Philosophy Geology and Mireraogy
and }. Lawrence Smith, Professor of Chem
istry and Materia Medica, have resigned their
respective Profrssorships in the University of
Virginia, to take effect at the close of the Ore.
sent session, the goth Of J une.
1t is presumed that these vacancies will be-
filled by the Board of Visitors at their next
meeting in the last Week in June.
Mr.. Rogers has been Professor in the Uni.
versity for the past seventeen years. He is
one the most eloquent orators that we ever
listened 70 Mr.. Smith has only been at the
University one session. We hope their sue
cessors may be as able and competent s Pro-
fessors Rogers and Smith have proved them
selves to have been.-CharlonessiH .Jeferso
MAN.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

A WHALE,-The New York Mirror states
that few days ago, off Montauk Point. a
monstrous whale was caught. which is to be
taken to the city forexhibition. large house
ls now being built near the East River for its
reception, and also a railroad to haul him
ashore. The monster is about fifty feet long
and supposed to weigh near 40 tons A steam
boat has been sent TO tow him into port. -Four
boats were lost in the conflict before his whale
ship was taken.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

Mr. Sparks. tie historian, Is editing series
of letters, which he entities "Correspondence
of the revolution written by eminent men to
George Washington during the period tween
his taking command of the American army
and his death. The volume will embrace let
tiers from more than hundred corr espondenis
selected by the editor, and copied from the or
igna manuscripts while he was preparing
'Washington's Writings" for The press.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

northern exchange states that Mr.. Cralle,
the editor OF the writings the late John c..
Calhoun,s experimenting the preparations for
a second and third volume Of that work, which
are shorty to appear from the press oftae A p
pletons. These volumes will be occupied ex.
clusvely with speeches. The correspondence
which Mr.. Calhoun left behind " as very vol.
luminous, and related to great variety of sub.
jects besides politics. 1t will follow the speech
es,and promises to awaken new interest in
the memory of that distinguished statesman.
Mr. Cralle has also voluminous collection of
anecdotes and memoranda of conversations
with Mr.. Calhoun, made during close init
macy ofsome thirty years, which he will in
corporate as far as may be practicable in BIZ.
ography upon which he is engaged, at the re-
quest OF his distinguished friend
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Office Va 4 Tenn II. Road.

LTNcHDURG April 5h, 1883.
A | meeting nf the Board of Directors of said on
"a paay;-lst, ReSolred. That it is nexpedent to
continue the plan of Tickets or to grant season
urhcSand that in lieu thereof and favor those who
travel ton considerable on the cars any per
son buying and paying in for not less thnn fifty
tickets between my two named points, shall be entitled
to deduction otwenty five pei cent Tickets so Issued
S4aII not be Transferable beyond the white members of
the purchasers immediate family. and no duplicate
sha', be issued for any ticket that m,y lie lost.
"a Hcsoltea That all passengers hereafter travelling
on the Va and Tenn Railroad shall be REQUIRED to pnr
rnae tickets from the agents at the Deppts from which
hy may respectively leave and any passenger or pass
cagers failing to do then the conductor of the train
snall collect otany such passenger or passengers an
ndd9na charge often per on the regular rates of
'afe provided however. that in no instance shall he
receive less man ten,nor than fifty cents additional
charge to any point the Road An extract from the
minutes Al M ArK ~. TUG
an l1-ts - ~ y
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19
Wh,g meesing "wednesday Night

Nh. Campbell. Esq' having declined the
nomination conferred on him by The Wings OF
this city. for the House of Delegates. at the
meeting Monday night. resolution vas ADOPT
ed calling another meeting at the Masonic Hall
Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock when II is hop
ed there will be full attendance. Particulars
Of the meeting Monday night hereafter.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

We understand that meeting OF the Wings
OF Amherst was held at the Court. House YES.
terday. the nomination of Alexander Rives as
candidate for Congress in the 9Th district, re-
Gently made by the Wings of Albcmarle, was
unanimously ratified. The full proceedings
OF the meeting will be given in our next.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

JENNY LIND GoLpscnMIDT In a letter
written by Jenny Lind. from Dresden, 10th
February to Mr.. Zachrsson, tho Swedish con-
sui IN New York, "a letter of business and
having no direct bearing upon domestic affairs)
there occurs the following passage, which
puts to rest the story that she and her husband
Otto Goldschmidt,di not live together peace
ably:
1--WE are, God be thanked! quite we'll. Otto
is very good and kind. He labors always. =.
at home always. is kind always. is the same
faithful friend always. thinks on of my well
fare and my happi .ess, and manta ms calm,
still courage in all circumstances.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

Eek Gov. VIM SMITH has announced him.
self candidate for Congress i'll the Federicks.
burg Disrrct.regardless ofthe action Of any
convention and has entered upon the canvass
The movement is thought 10 be particularly
distressing to Mr.. Barbour of Culpepper, " no
had arranged the District to suit himself and
was the planner in chief of that incomparabe
inlqplty-lhe congressional gerrymander.
The Fredericksburg Herald, speaking of the
canvass says, tive have no knowledge as to
whether the effort 10 hold a Democratic Con.
venton will prove sue essful or Otherwise, but
learn that the present announced candidate
threw at least tub full of cold water oil the
enterprise at Stafford Court. Those who
were expected 10 move in the matter took nc
action as far Os our ad,ices inform us, and In,
same may be said to be true in several Other
parts of the District"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

DIR KANE Is in Washington, and has recciv.
ed instructions from the Navy Department for
his northern expedition, He expects 10 sail
about the LIST of May, in Mr.. GrinneIrs brig
Advance and will endeavor to penetrate the
Polar Sea via Bafiin's Bay.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

AN elegant medal, of the largest medallion
mas been gotup at the instance of the friends
Oh Mr' w ebster,ln commemoration of that gre at
statesman Ills somewhat similar to the Claw
Medal and bears one side an admirable
profile OF Mr. Webster in high relief.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

The old friends of Henry Clay in New York
had an interesting and agreeable celebration
of his birthday. at which many gentlemen
dwelt upon the "reminiscences Of Mr.. Clay's
lie, &c. This devotion TO the memory of the
mighty dead shows there was no selfishness in
luxe devotion 10 him when living.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

DIED, ut her home, ON Wednesday morning the 9Th
inst. having few DAYS before completed the 18th yehr
of herag.. Mrs. ANA MARIA, wife OF Gen \ II Lewis
of Rockingham Co: anil daughter Of the Hon. Judge
Lnmax. of Frederick sburp.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

A rohber chefin Cuba. called Ell Nance
that is. One armed, is causing quite conster.
nation. He is at the head Of upwards of a
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19
Z Fine Watches and Jewe,ry

e Fine Watches and JeweIry-Tba
~ subscriber has just received additional |
49, ply of Watches and Jewelry, such ns va n
seem to please the most asdous, to which he respect
fully invites the attention of all wanting good, in ~
line. Please call and examine my stock and if yo,
suited both in quality and price. assure Won ,
it will not be my fault. Cn and see me- sore nar
uia,iy the goods, and will be Accommodate ~ ~;
cumstances will admit of.
HENRY SILvERTHoRY
n. B.-Watches. Clocks and al kinds of good. j. H.
line. repaired in neat and durable style HIS
Apri,8-d&clm
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19
Miniature Almanac.

5fr2The Ladies' of the Catholic Church will
DN-l@ ho'd FAIR. on the ooh inst, at the house
formerly occupied by Mrssrs. Mcdaniel tiuron Main
street for the purpose of enarging the Church.
Hpl 10
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

- PRIN q and SIMMER Fas,;o.,
- Is5s-J9't received splendid lot Of very in,
be made up order in style TO please-At Tho ai
stand opposite s. b. Thurmnns sand two doors btI, va
Merchants Bank JAS. b. EDWARDS, All ''9
for E E. Edwards.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

hundred men. aud is setting al at deha zee
killing The Spania rds ~ al d'r'"fons.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19
Increased AccO.nln OdafiOn 10 the

IA ID
ON AND AFTER Friday 18th of prrI, 1853
y the Mail and regular Passenger Train will leave
Lynchburg daily sundays excepted. o'clock, A NJ
md arrive at Salem Mt ct o'clock, A NJ Returning
will leave Salem at d O'Clock, p NJ, and arrive in
Lynchburg at s. o'clock M-stoppng. going and retur
ing, at the foowg places only, Forest Depot Goodies
Liberty Oak Mulgn, Buford's ,Bonsack's, Big Lick and
'aem A passenger train will leave Lynchburg daily.
'uniays excepted, at o'clock =. NJ and arrive at Sa
IN at % O'Clock j. NJ Returning will leave Salem at
A. NJ and arrive at Lynchburg at 81 A. NJ, stopping
DING and returning at the following places: Halseys
'laystores Depot, Poindexters Goodies. Lowry's Lii
'ery Oak M"lga, Bu(ords, Bonsacks Gi,h's Mill Big
Lick and Snem
Freight trains will leave Lynchburg and Salem dai-
ly >undays excepted.
THOS SHARP,
Supl transportation
hP l2.ts Va 4 Tenn z r
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-19

~ OTECE.-'rEe Subscriber having located in the
L House formerly occupied by the late Pichard y
rec, one door below the Warwick House Main Street.
Lynchburs. takes this method of informing his frlenh'
and the public generally that he is receiving AMI
opening large and general assortment of
groceries, Dry Goods. Liquors, &c
recently purchased in the Northern Cities, the m
favorable terms The folio wing comprises porto" u
his stock
Rio. Laguira, lava and Mannilla Cufee,
N o., Porto Rico. and Cuba MoIasses,
N o., Crushed, Clarified, Powdered, Loaf anu
Coffee Sugars.
Country and Rolled Iron.
Cast. Shear and Blister Steel
Rectifed and Old Rye Whisky,
French ard Apple Brandy,
Tanners Oil,
Cotton Yarns, Teas, Rice,
brown and Varieg4ted Soaps.
Adamantine, Sperm and Talluw Candles,
besides many other articles too tedious to mention
whch lie IS determined to sell reasonable terms "
they can he bought in this market Particular ateh
PAID to Goods forwarded to my care. and also TO ''
sale of country produce Mr. HOBSoN'
April8-ts