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To the Editors of the Courier and Enquirer
There are very strong indications that some de
cisive action will be had during the present se5-
sion of Congress upon one or both of these import
ant enterprises. The vastness OF the railway pro-
jects, however, and the immense governmental
patronage in the shape of land donations which is
asked for them, must necessarily require much
deiberation the part of the guardians of the
public domain and the peoples interest, well
very careful and thorough comparison of the
various rival projects before the best one can be
adopted, either for governmental aid and action
or for individual effort alone.
The routes Of the railroad projects yet
ansuryeyed, and even unexplored. And when
these preliminary matters are adjusted, and the
precise plan l5 adopted, and the route fixed upon,
ii will require many yearz-certainy not less than
ten or twelve-with the expenditure of one hum
bred millions of dollars, perhaps before the first
locomotive traverse the road over tia whole
length, frUm the Mississippi to the Pacific. The
most that can reasonably be expected from Con-
gress, therefore, during it's present session. in aid
of these cumbrous projects, is that some prelimi-
nary steps will be taken for the exploration and
survey of the country through which the roads are
TO pass.
The construction of a line of telegraph to the
Pacific will be but trifiing affair, with regard to
time and expense, when compared with the rail-
road. The former be built and put in opera
ton, as are assured by competent authority in
such matters, in less than eighteen months time
from the date of its commencement. Now, as the
telegraph is not necessarily the adjunct of the rail-
road, it ought not to be made dependent on the
movements of any such enterprise, nor subser-
Went to the interests of those whether Govern
ment or people) who may contemplate the build
ing OF road. The great and constantly -inCreas-
ing desire for immediate Geographic communica-
ton between the eastern and western waters of the
American continent seems peremptorily to forbid
such blending of the two enterprises, to the GER
tain detriment and delay of that which is the more
pressingly important, and which can be finished
and turned TO practical account long before the
railroad can be even put under full contract.
We understand there now at Washington
competent parties who offer 10 put in operation a
reliable line of telegraph from the Mississippi to
the Pacific in less time than eighteen months. And
this they propose to do without any aid from Gov
eminent other than grant of few acres ofland,
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THE CAPITOL HILL FESTIVAL.
A FESTIVAL will be held in the spacious hall
"A of the Columbia Fire Company, Capitol Hill,
corner of New Jersey avenue and south street,
on Tuesday next the 22d instant. for the benefit of
the female poor, to continue for few days, where
the friends of benevolence are respectfully and
earnestly invited to aid. 5aa3
Contributions in money, refreshments. or goods
will be thankfully received at the hail. or BY the
undersigned adjoining the hall. l5
E. B. MILLS,
Directress of the L. U. B. and Employment
Feb 17-1w Coc;ofv
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DIED,

DIED,
On board the steamship Tennessee, in the Pacific
ocean, of yellow fever, on the Sth of January, while
on the voyage from Panama to San Francisco,
Captain GEORGE CLINTON WESTCOTT, of the
second regiment United States infantry, seventh
son OF the late Judge WEsTcoTT, of New Jersey.
Or The Block from the Sta of North
Carolina for the National Monument will be pre-.
scented to the Board of Managers this day, at II
o'clock M, at 'sMonum Place.
The public are respectfully invited to be present
GEO. WATTERSTON.
rep Zz Secretary.
lG-Metropolitan Mechanics' Institutea
SPECIAL meeting of the Board of Management will
be held this Tuesday evening at the Exhibition
Hall. The attendance of every member ia re-
quested, important business will be broug bt nm
for consideration.
By order of the Board:
Feb % T. M. O'BRIEN, Rec. Sec
EXHIBITION NOTICE. = The ladies and
u gentlemen who have been selected to act as
Judges at the Exhibition of the Metropolitan Me-
cbanics Institute will please to notify the Super
intendent Immediately of their acceptance or de-
clension of the appointment.
CHARLES F. WOOD,
Chairman of Committee of Awards
Feb 22-2td
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he QUINCEY's ESSAYS ON THE POETS,
II and other English writer's vol.
Ruth, by the author of 'sMary Barton
just received for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Feb ~ Booksellers, near 9th st.
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ENAMELLED AND ORNAMENTAL COT
I TAGE SETWTS

NO. 452 Broadway, East side. below Grand
st. Mandatory No. 40 Greene St., MY.
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To conclude with the grand and thrilling Ora
ma, in three acts, called
THE VENETIAN.
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Doors open at o'clock; the curtain will be
raised at u. The box Office will be opened daily,
from 10 O'Clock m. to 4 O'Clock p. m.
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MY LIFE AND ACTS IN HUNGARY in 1873
-lvl and lS49. By Arthur Gorgei.
Blanca a tale OF Erin and Italy. By Edward
Maturin, esq, author of "Montezuma. -
Dec ~ FRANCK TAYLOR,
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THE CURSE OF CLIFTON, by Mrs. south.
worth; Tale of Expiration and Redemption.
The Obligation of the Sabbath; Discussion be
twern Rev. j. N. Brown and VIM. b. Taylor
Reprint of the Original Letters from Washing ton
to Reed, during the Revolution, referred to in the
pamphlets of Lord Mahon and Mr.. Sparks.
For saleat TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb ii Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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THE LAW OF COMMANDATARY AND IL
L MITED PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED
STATES By Francis j. Troubat, of the Phila-
delphia Bar
Feb FRANCK TAYLOR.
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Another Strike.
PHILADELPHIA, February 2l.-The wharf build
ers engaged on the new wharves at Port Rich
mond struck to day for higher wages. They ask
an advance of twenty-6 cents per diem.
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DRONZE GOODS.-PenduIes, Best Quality
~ French Clocks, warranted movements, or we
will take them back.
Bronze Figures for Mantel Ornaments, Groups
Candelabras, Candlestick Vases, Cups, &C., of the
finest fnish which we offer for sale at reasonable
nrices.
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ON TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. q, 1858,
Will be presented Rowe's favorite Tragedy,
i've acts, of
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by j. A. Fowler
The Physicians Pocket, Dose, and Symptom
Book, by John H. Wythes, M D.
The Physicians Pocket Prescription Book
The British and Foreign Medico Chirurgical
Review, or Quarterly Journal of Practical Med-
cine and Surgery. London, January, 1858.
Feb 10 FRANCK TAYLOR
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NEW SPRING GOODS.-The subscribers
IN have just received general assortment of
French India, and English Fancy and Dress Goods
OF the season. Among which we name
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t OF tOIIIIb, SNOsi dJpIy 10
A. RoTHWELI4, Agent.
Feb 15-2aw3w d street, near 7tb
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MAGNIFICENT BILL

Birth Day Of the Father Of his Cou'tr
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26
MARIE ED.

On Wednesday, the ooh April, by the Rev r w
Ronch Mr.. AsTHoEY s BARKsDALE, of Halifax Gu.
Va ind Miss SARAH f., only daughter of Anthony II
Hancock, Esqr., of Appomattox Co, Va.
On the 10Th inst, by the Rev. Geo W. Dame, I. II
CAHRIsGToa, Esq, and Miss MARY G youngest daueh
ter OF the late John Coles Esq all of Pusylvania
On Wednesday the 18th of April by the Rev. VIM
II. Pluakrtt, Mr.. ANTHONY TUNE. of Haax. and Mis-
AmANptY DoDsoN, daughter of Capt. Bird Dodsan o
ttsylvunia County Va.
On "Wednesday evening last by Rev. s. s. Bryant
Mr.. DANIEL WooTToN, and Miss MARY JANE BnEED
love, daughter of MIR Richard Z. Breedlove, all o
Pittsylvania county.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26
Thomas n. Daniel, ESQ.

| The nominee OF the Democratic Convention
for so. by courtesy. We suppose we must
call III held in this city last week is almost en-
tirely unknown in this section of the Stale
He has served several years IN the Legislature,
bat in very quiet and obscure way, and has
his mark yet to make in the history OF the
State. His original friends in the Convention
did not exceed eight or ten persons-most OF
them from his own county; but, fortunately
for him, these gentlemen were the holders OF
certain proxies. which materially increased
the weight OF Their votes. Ii is tn these
bali dozen individuals that The forty SIX coun
ties in the district owe their candidate.
Mr.. Daniel, we learn, is new convert to
the policy of internal improvement-hav
ing until the lnst two or three years uni
formly opposed all such efforts. OF all the
names before the Convention IT IS probable
that his was least entitled III tho choice
whether service in all OF internal Improvement.
or in behalf Of the party, were taken as the test.
Mr.. Flournoy was greatly his superior IN both
these respects as well as in ability The nom
inaiion carries no weight with it, IA we con-
ceive,and cannot legilmately bind eventhe de-
mocratic party in The district, because less
than a majority Of the counties composing it
were represented; and because the call for
did not originate with the people,
nor receive their subsequent endorsement, but
was hatched by legislative caucus in Rich
mond and seconded only bya few wire work.
era in minority Of the counties.
Mr. Daniel connot be elected. the people
here about and west of this do not know him.
and The nomination of bakers dozen is not
sufficient endorsement. II either OF the other
persons spoken of had been nominated the re.
suit might have been difierent--as it is they
will prefer one hose uniform and Jealous
support has been given to the policy Of inter
nal improvements, and whose cordial advoca-
cy of the lines in which they are interested has
been known by them, and seen in lis effects
through the State.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

The London Chronicle has a very compli-
mentary leader on the speech of Mr.. Ever.
eft in the American Senate. The writer APP
pears to take the most pacific view of the pre-
sent feelings between the great body of the
people oithls great country and her wisest
Britain The same journal of previous date,
takes notice of the proceedings of the British
authorities at Greytown, Central America.and
Also OF the speech of Mr.. Douglas in the Sen
ate, on the Monroe doctrine, and in both arti
cles the same calm conclusions are drawn as
10 the continuance of kind relations between
The two Governments.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

A Card in the Valley Democrat New Mar
kei Shenandoah Co. Va, gives assurance Of
support to DR.. A. r. Meem, formerly Of this
city, ifhe will Consent TO he candidate for
the State Senate In that district.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26
How it was done


Bee,re the democratic voters of this district
Give their sanction to the nomination of Mr..
Daniel, MS a Commissioner OF The Public
Works they should understand no" Tar that
nomination is entitled TO be considered The es
precision of the general voice. Setting aside
the fac, that The Convention was mol called by
the people-ihat a majority OF the Counties
had en- no action in its favor. aud may there
fore with some RI asonl be considered as oppo
sed to it. we find on examination OF The official
proceedings. that the only men in the conven.
lion who preferred Mr.. Daniel were Mr..
French of Chesterfield. Mr.. Thompson of Din
widJie. Messrs Cox Christian, Watkins, Banks
and Vaughan Of Petersburg. Mr.. Rivos Of
Prince George. and Mr.. Kent Of Wytbe. Not
one more vote did he receive on the first. Sc.
copd. third and fourth ballots, nor until Flour
nov aud Clsy--,he other competitors, becom
ing enragcd With each other and with the con-
veniion, Withdrew their names. Even then,
after two more ballots, he failed 10 receive the
vote ofa majority Of the persons composing
the convention. but was indebted for his noml
nation 10 the double and treble votes OF ltives
aud others WI ose pockets were full of proxies.
IL cannot therefore be considered that
the nomination of Mr. Daniel amounts 10
any thing more than the personal recommen
daton and endorsement of the nine gentlemen
who originally voted for him. The twenty
three thousand and odd democratic voters of
the district are as Tree now, as they were be
fore the convention met, to vote for whom they
please If they are of opinion that Mr.. Dan
iel is the most suitable man in the district, that
he has done more for The cause Of internal i'm
rovements-unjersiands the philosophy of
the system better. and is capable oi carrying
ii on more judeiously and efficiently than any
other, they should vote for him. Ii they IRE
not satisfied of these things, they cannot be held
bound, even by the most stringent party rule,
10 supper, hin.
The Office is one, the importance Of which
cannot be ovcr.esimated. Mr.. Fournoy cor
rec,y represented the governor ship TO be
greatly beneath it in capacity for good or evil.
The people should exercise a wcll-considercd
discretion in filling it. They should choose
some one who heart and mind Rave been in
the cause from the frst-who thoroughly com
prehends il, aud who has sagacity. energy
and resolution to direct with caution and yet
with vigor. NJ. Daniel is not known TO pos
sess these qualities. On the contrary. it is Ger
tain that in some ofthem he is deficient He
has never contributed one dollar of his private
means TO ,he cause, and il is only withina brief
period that he has been willing so to appropri
ate any of the public money. The district is
not wanting in men who possess all The requi-
site qualifications.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26
OBITUARY..

DIED in the city Of Norfolk, Thursday ing
the 2lst inst. Mas. SARAH EuGENn WHITFIELD,
sort Of the Rev. John G. Whitfield in the 33rd yenr OF
her age. The grave has closed over IA more love
y face, heaven has received precious spir.
it, and husband and children hpve been called
mourn the loss of better wife and more devoted mother
None knew her but to love her,
None named her but to praise"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

The Baltimore American says;-"lt does
not seem sale to apply the old financial and
commercial tests to the question of the depre.
citation of gold. Atany rate; it ought no, to
be anticipated by speculative disquisitioos.-
The world is vastly altered since the opening
Of the prol fc silver mines Of Mexico and Pc.
RI, which caused so wonderful change in
the value Of brcadatufls. There are now uses
for money that were then not dreamed Of and
we feel quite confident that no matter wha,
may he the reasonable yield of California and
Australia people whose institutions ord
them unbounded freedom of Northumberland
and industry. will find means to employ the ad :
ded wealth without the depreciation appre.
hended by many
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

casonaiy furnishes biographical sketches Of
individuals Who have pioneered for The earl y
settlements in the South wesi,and altogether IS
one Of tie most valuable publications OF the
day The Review published in New Orleans
at 8 per annun.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

In our sketch Of the proceedings Of the De-
mocratic Convention held in this city the 22nd
lnst the idea is enormously conveyed that the
number of delegates present from counties
o'ner 'han Campbell amounted to less than IL
" 10 The number actually reT orted from
inc eo0"'e' 81, representing Pelersburs
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

The Worlds Crystal Palace, which is ex.
pected TO be opened at New York at the begin
ming of June. will receive some valuable arti-
cles from home. The New York Post saws :.
We are pleased to learn that several gentle
men of wealth, who are in possession of valu
able works of art. have rendered the use of
them, for exhibition, TO the managers of the
Worlds Fair. Among the more beautiful OBJ.
lects thus presented are, the Eve of Powers.
the Greek Slave and Fisher Boy by the same
artist the Flora of era wford, and the Chant
ing Cherubs of Greenougb. These are amongst
the best specimens of scul pture in the country
The splendid service of silver plate,present.
ed ny the RothsciIds to the wife ola friend of
theirs in this country, will also lend interest to
the show together with a magnificent series of
models, representing all the famous diamonds
of the world-the Portuguese diamond, for in
stance, greatly superior to the famed Kohl
moor, and the varieties of those precious gems
owned by Mr.. Hope, of Amsterdam.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

Hon. Scion Borlapd has declined the ap.
pontment he received of Governor OF New
Mexico, vice w Carr Lane. removed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

CHAfR3! CHAIRS
HAVE now d hand. of my and Northcrnm
4 nanufacturc. the largest Stock Chairs ev- 81
er offered in Til. city, consisting Of II
30 boz Windsor Chairs,
. Game Set
10 Nipple and Walnut Chnirs,
20 Rub Sent :"
Also, supply of Rocking chairs TO match all of
which am Offering the lowest rates Those in want
of Chairs will do well To examine my stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere "A. defy all competition both Us re-
cards quality aud price a. WINSTON.
April 2J--ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

GtTE5sEOsCOPEC o, solid Daguer-
- rcOtypes.-Thc Public are respectfully invited
call and examine specimens of this new and beauti-
FIJI style of Photography together with large collec
rion of other specimens taken by Gibbs"
Truly Southern Artist--n native Virgninn
~ Gallery next door to the Va Bank.
PETER E. GIBBS, P,op0ieior.
April o5-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26
ASKING TON HOTEL,

LEXINGTON, VA.
HSHE subscriber has taken charge of this old and well
= known Hotel, which was opened OIL the LIST dsy of
April His House is well furnished and his table shall
be supplied with the best the country afors His
bc furnished with the choicest liquors His Stable will
he in charge of careful Oster, and will be literally
supplied with provender. He promises to spare no effort
to give entire atsactionto all who may favor him with
call, and appeals generous public for patronage
ap lS-dsc3m JOSEPH w MOORE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26
Flowers! Flowers
A VALUABLE REMEDy


VII Il undersigned have the pleasure of informing
n the public that his newly invented HAIR TONIC
bus now been thoroughly tried, and has answered his
most sangune expectations 1t has proved itself to be
not only sure remedy against the falling of the hair
om the head thus eiectuay preventing badness but
brings 1t out where it is deficient In no instance On
lady or gentleman where it has been properly tested bo
il failed '
But will let some of those who Lave tried il .noo
in its behalf. F
D We the undersigned having used Arms,ead Prides
inir Tonic take pleasure in esing to its efficacy in
preventing the coming of the hair and otherwise
strengthening and causing it to thcken We think thu,
tar trial Will satisfy any of this and do not there
fore, hesitate to recommend it,
HESRY LATHAM JoHS C1.px
JAMES M LANGHoRNE, JoHN W SrFw.pr
II. NJ. GARLAND, r,, A. G. LEWIS
number OF other names light be added if il wore
thought necessary.
For sale nj DIR. Lymans, Druggist, and at VIM r
frides's Barber Shop, door below the Marshal
House. Price Sl'per bote.-When taken by the oman
tity there will be considerable deduction made in Tho
price
Orders from any part Of the United States promp,lv
attended to, accompanied by the money.
ap 26-3m ARMlSTED PRIDE
WANEED-Tol learn the Timing business ,wc
w or three good active boys
Feb i9--ts ACREEe& MURREtt
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

and II of the 10 counties composing this Dis
trict.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26
Elections forIs53

The following table gives the days on which
the State elections for the present yearafe held
throughout the Unon
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

De Bows REyIEw.-Thee editor of this able
and popular monthly announces to his pat.
rons in the April number, that his acceptance of
the Office Of Superintendent of the Census
Beareau at Washington will not effect the pub
LEGATION Of the Review, which has attained SO
eminent distinction in the Southern States.
to whose advantage and improvement it is
chiefly devoted.
Each number is embellished with hand
some engraving of some distinguished South.
ern Planter or Merchant and its editorial
contributions are doing valuable service to
the prosperity of,he whole South.
| ne statistical tables which are furnished in
ms PERIODICAL are valuable and should be in
'"' possession OF every business man 1t oc.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-26

The Tappahannock Gazette, Democratic
paper. thus speaks Of the late gerrymander
of the State by the Legislature tn this APP
porionment of the federal representation of
the State, the Legislature has gone a bow
shot beyond its powers. We know of no an
thority by which it can 60 beyond the convent
ence oil the district in making apportionment.
A precedent established in another state If
unjust. and in violation of the spirit and gent.
us of our institutions, offers no apology for the
like act by the Legislature Of that State which
has boosted SO long of her republican prnci.
Piles. One of the articles of Mr. Jefferson
faith was that the permanency of our institu.
tons depended in great degree, upon the
check of parties. one upon tho other. This
stretch OF prerogative by the Legislature forces
upon the Democratic party of the Stale the
defence ola plan which has no claim to true
Republicanism, and places the representative
who may be elected, in the position ola client
who has won his cause with packed jury
THE VICE Presidency has been vacant be.
fore this time. on the following occasions, viz :
Twice by the death of the Vice Presidents,
viz George Clinton, April 1919; his term
expiring March, 1918. EIbridge Gerry. No.
vember. 1914; his term expiring March 3,
1917. Once by the resignation of John C.
Calhoun December %, 1892; his term expir.
March 8, 1884. Twice by the death OF Pres
idents Harrison and Taylor, and the conse
quent accession of Vice Presidents Tyler and
Fillmore to the Presidency--the former in
April, ls4l; the latter in July, 1850; leaving
the Vice Presidency vacant for the remainder
OF their respective terms, and the President Of
the Senate with the right OF succession to The
Presidency. The powers and duties of the
Vice President and the President of the Sen.
ate pro tenn. are precisely the same, excent
that the latter votes Senator and has N
casting vote.