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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-12-24

Dec pnpLY CooL.-An Arkansas vol
untppr in the Mexican was riding on
horseback, came across an lllinoian who
was shot in the leg.-The llIinoian told
him where he was wounded, and sug-
gcs,ed to be taken up and conveyed out
of danger. Arkansas placed him on
behind the saddle, and fastened him to
himself with a leather strap.
While they were Fastening from dam
g,r a grape shot took illinois head off,
but Arkansas thought be had only faint
ed from fatigue and pain. When a
safe place a arrived at, the horseman
releasing is charge, and seeing his head
was gone, exclaimed: "Well! these Hi.
noians are the darndest liars. Here's a
ia cal with his head OIL, when he tcld
me he was only shot in the leg. Yoo
can't believe a word these fellows saw
Cough. the temperance lecturer, is
making great sensation in England.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19
THECONVENTION OF HARDSHELLS
NOMINATION.

SYRAcusE,S Sept 14.-At a late hour last night
the Hardshels,as they are called, made the fol
lowing nominations:
Secretary of State. G. W. Clinton Attorney
General, T Bradley. State Eugineer,J. B Pay;
Comptroller. G. E. Crosby; Canal Commission
er J. T. Mather.
The Convention then Immediately adjourned
sine die Considering these nominations perma
nent and Legitimate, refusing to have anything
to do with the Softshels.
The Sofishells continued in session for some
time. A motion was made to invite the Hard
shells to join them, but John Van Buren, moved
an adjournment until the following day.
The Convention is still in session to-day
Much confusion and many rich scenes. John
Van Buren, read letter from d. G. Welch,
Withdrawing his name from before the Conven-
ton. Mr.. Skinner also read letter from f.
c. Wight, to the same effect Finally,a recess
was agreed upon until 2P. M.
The whole scene was rich and characterized
with in Iescritable confusion.
The Hardshells consider that they have out
generated the Sofis decidedly and, secured a
fixed nomination.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19
BY THE NIAGARA.

COMPLICATION OF THE EASTERN QUESTION.
We gave yesterday the chief points of in.
terest in the Niagara's news. We publish be-
low further details.
ENGLAND.-The Bank Of England had
raised ofinterest on commercial bills to four per
cent. Nothing politically important stirring
in England. The Queens movements in
Dublin occupy the newspaper columns where
1t is duly SCI 20 ia how Ireland is in feveiish
state Of lnyt',y AID that the presence Of the
sov"r' "a di,pes those mists Of ignorance and
pr Jidae winch had arisen at the bid of pro-
tessiona agltators. The Queen visited the
Exhibition two or three times, witnessed the
review of eight regiments of troops, and paid
private visit to the Dazan, at his house a,
Awhile. The sickness at New Orleans had
excited intense interest, and extracts from the
Crescent, Delta and Pcayune. were going the
rounds of the English papers.
FRANCE The Emperor and Empress were
still at Dieppe.
1t was thought there would be another re
action in Breadstuffs.
slight outbreak had occurred al Rouen
RUssA-The latest news from the East IL
less favorable for a speedy adjustment OF the
Turkish question. The Gear will not accep
The Sultan's modification.
Commercial affairs at ST. Petersburg were
unchanged. Exchanges on London better
AusTRIA.-The Austrian government hat
prohibited the export Of corn from Austrian
Italy,
Two more Austrian war steamers had bcel
ordered to Smyrna
BELGuM-A riot had occurred at Liege
owing to the high prices of grain, and sim'la
disturbances had been attempted at Client.
IT was believed at Brussels that the Gov
ernmentwould not prohibit the export ofCorn
out would temporarily open the ports IT ne
cessary.
SwEDEN.-A public meeting had bee
he'd at Stockholm, in regard TO the high an
increasing price of Corn.
lrHKEy.-The War Party have gained tn
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

MoNTEvrDEo.--By an srrival at Philadel
phia. there are later advices from Montevideo.
which state that Gen. Urqu;za had sought ref
uge on board ofan American steamer, and that
his flight had caused much rejoicing among
the people Much confusion existed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

LIQUOR SEIzUREs.-iSevcral seizures of Ii.
quor were made in Chicopee, Mass on the
18th inst.-Tn one case. after the liquor had
been taken from store and placed in the street
preparatory to removal the heads were knock
ed in by some unknown person, and the liquor
split upon the ground, The officer who made
the seizures was afterwards arrested.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

WISCONSIN DEMocRATIc oNvENTIoN-
The Wisconsin Democratic Convention met
a few days since, and had much difficulty in
fleeing a permanent organization. -Four
ballots were had for Governor, the last OF which
srood-Fairchild 81 Smith 62; scattering 8.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19
Office at the Depot Oftlle Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad.
1883 Southern Enterprise. $50
ia W Vg - l&
PARISEN & KING1


VIRGINIA, NJ CAROLINA o. TENNESSEE
Freight, Package and Parcel EXPRESS
Two and from New York, Norfolk. Petersburg aud
l. Richmond, per first class Steamships JAMES
TOWN Il ROANOKE, and by the Seabosrd md Ron
noke, Weldon q Wilmington Gnston n Raleigh Peters.
burg Weldon, Petersburg Richmond. Richmond aud
Frederick sburg, SouihSidc, and Va Tenn. Rnironl.
and connecting with Stage and Wagon Limos from The
different points the Railroads almost every point
throughout the above Statesthroul in ehnrgc OF spe
cia Messengers. Mere avang themselves of this
line for the transportation of their Merchandise may rs
pose full confidence in its great expedition and econo.
my of rates.
Merchants in the interior of the above States order
ing Goods from Baltimore and Philadelphia. 10 the care
of Parisen D. kmg's Express ut Norfolk, Petersburg
Richmond, moy depend upon having all changes pad
ind their Goods forwarded without the least delay aud
free of all drnyrgc and Commissions.
JAMES II. KING, Northern Office.
No. 80, Broodaoay, N. y.
w. B. PARiSBN. Southern Office,
Garner Bo,tingbrooh and End Sts
PeerSbwg Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

ALBANY. Sept. 13-The canal tolls of the
first week of September amounted to $780,
3l3, and for the season to 81 ,S96,044. Increase
over last season thus far. $49,252.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

CAMDEN. Sept, l5.-The Court of Bishop
adjourned sine die this evening. They dis
missed The charge against Bishop Doane'~ h9
having confessed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS &c.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS &C,
FOR SALE will offer for SALE Mt Auction, on
Friday the 18th of October next the following property
to.wt:
Two Half Acre Lots Federal Hill Paulett s
old stand.
Two Half Acre Lots fronting and SIS ! st nile
and adjoining my residence.
Two Acre Lots on north side of Black-water creek
near f.. Logwoods &c.
One vacant Lot above Gas Works. fronting Canal
ebout 81 IT,, and running buck l47 #.
lot Jefferson Street SIS f. front AMI running back
the usual depth, and being near the Depot. will make
fine business stard
will also offer for sale Mt the snme time, the Brick
Tenement Water street, adjoining Mcdaniel. Hui1
80 Presons grocery establishment-a fine location for
IA heavy grocery business The house is large and well
adapted for that purpose being Immediately in the neigh
borhood of the Depot
Also the Brick House in which there enenents
opposite the Ui on Hotel Main ST., will be offered
for sale at the same time.
Terms--Made known on the day of sale
GEO q. CURLE.
sept l2-dtds Express Rep. copy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

ruNO THE PEOPLE Of Lynchburg.-
ADAMS a. cos. Expresses ofio, Daily, Certain
nnd Cheap facilities for obtaining goods of all doscrp
lions from all pnrts of the United Stntes.
We have secured Special Express Privileges on the
ewi and sure steamers jamestown and Roanoke saving
WORK, Wednesday, and Saturday, arriving In Rich.
inond Friday and Monday of each week by this linn
we are prepared to orwerd good of all descriptions nj
very low raes Our Express leaves Richmond daily
per Edmund aud Davenpors line of Packets.
Goods delivered Free Of Poricrage.
Our inland express per Great H. 4 Mail Lic contin.
les as heretofore, to arrive in Richmond Tirce Daiiy
The we-known character OF our house for rcsponsi.
,ly and attention To the interests of our customers
warrants in saying ihat shippers will find IN to their
interest to order their Goods through adams g. 10.
Cypress" ADAMS Il co,
per Nm. H. Mosby, Agent,
y 26-itdts Lynch6ug Va.
N B.-Goods dispatched all points where We hay,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

BosToN. Sept. 15-The Free Soilers have
nominated Henry Wilson for Governor
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19
CROP rmIEF-si, 900 in Checks

- Stolen irofn Planters Narellouss this morning.
tSeptember u. little Book IN which is Kept
counts with the Farmers Bnnk continuing the following
checks some on that Bank, and sone other Banks OF
this place.
One Check by Meas Tuliafe, =, . nxo.J.a. g.. aa,E -
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

aseenua"cy IN Turkey and have considerably
complicated affairs, thus giving Russia a new
Aeuse ior inc posiponement of definie set.
'ehent, Many of The Turks had also begun
70 manifest hostile feeling towards France
ahn England, charging their allies with COW.
ara'ce. IL IS rumored that Turkey is willing
10 nave the municipalities formed into indie.
Penuent States, under the protection of the
-Four Powers.
lie warlike movements in Turkey continue
and oo,OOU reserves have been called ont
a change in the Turkish Ministry is exn.ct.
ell as soon as there is settlement of the pres.
ent crisis.
EGYPT.-The Russian Consul General of
Egypt has been recalled in consequence of his
leaning towards the Turks
GREECE "A despatch from Athens of The
goth announces that Thebes has been almost
destroyed by an earthquake.
MARKETS
liverpool, Sept. 3rd-Cotton during the
week has been quiet, and prices of fair and
lower qualities have declined Lied AID per
ID. The sales oft week have been 81 900
bales, OF which spectators took 5000 and
exporters 5, $50 bales. Dennston quotes fair
Orleans I'd, middlng I'd, fair Upland and
Mobile 3d., middng Mobile 3D., middling
Upland sgd. Stock $50, 900 bales
Breadstuffs were very ieverish and prices
unsettled. Flour during the week has ad-
vanced Cd, white wheat 3d. and corn Is.
The favorable accounts from France had
rather checked business, but in England the
weather was much more unfavorablc for agri
cultural purposes. The quotations from Den.
niston are as follows compared with his circu.
lar for the previous week;
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

New YoRK, Sept l5.-The steamer Geor
ga has arrived here from Norfolk. The stea.
mer George Law sailed for New Orleans and
Havana.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19
: CARS 4 TOBAC co.

" n
NJ. LANGHORNE &c SONS,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN sEsAAs AND TOBACCO OF
EVERY VARIETY OF BRANDS.
1--WE subscribers have constantly on hand large
L stock of HAVANA Il PRINCIPE SUGARS, OF
the most approved brands which they feel confident are
interior to in the market, and which will be sold at
the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
ORpEHs from any part of the Union will be promptly
met, and entire satisfaction GUARANTEED purchasers
The following Brands are kept constantly on hand
sEGARs.
In Flor de Enbana, La Sultana,
California, Las Tres Coronas
Jiootenca La Gotta de Aqua
Old Dominion Conquista,
In fiel de z. J. c., FL Leon de Orc,
In Teresita, FL Nuptuno,
Rio Hondo, plnntaton
Ell ProRnamn. Figaro
Lus Tres Estrellns. la Norma,
Herman Cortez, Principles,
Lafayette. &c, &c.
ToBAoco
Oronoco. Neetarine
Gold Lonf, Catawba,
Golden Peach. Stanard &c, &C.,
September S-dscts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

DkIME WEST I'm RACON-We have
l. now in store rs Cosks of Prime Western Sides.
Shoulders Hams, which offer FOR sale at the low
eat market rates.
Obtaining all oar supplies directly from the West
enabled To sel n very ANAL ndynnce Baltimore
prices. Purchasers would find IL their interest
give trial. WILLIAMS d. BROTHER
sept l5.dlm Riehmond Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

NJ EG ROE = WANTED.-Tho subscriber
~ continues in market for NEGROES, OF both
cs between the ages of 10 and 80 years including Me-
chanics, such Backsmiths and Carpenters, and will
pay the highest market prices in cash His Office is u
newly erected brick building LIST Lynch street, i'm.
medatey in of the Farmers Bank, where he is
prepared, (havng erected buildings with that view
moderate terms and keep them Us IT they
placed in the Jail Of the Corporation.
sept Is d&c3m SETH WOODROOF.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

A VALUABLE LOT FOR SALE.-We
"A shall offer for sale public auction, Wednes
LAY the 9Th day of October next if sold privately
before that time, a very valuable LOT OF GROUND
4h adjoining Dr. r. s. Payne's, containng
fourth of Acre The sale is made in order to esct
la division VIM. RADFORD
September 3tds Il. ID. CHRISTIAN.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

And one loose Tobacco note, endorsed by NJ. Moore
X Co amounting To $i2 So, Liberal reward !. of.
tered for the of the Thiefor for ic Book aud
Checks. JONES a. WHIrLOw,
sept 2-tlts Pigsiey,s Wo,ebouse
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

DARLOk TABLES.-On hand u beautiful
l. assortment OF ParIor Tables consisting In part of
80 pair Mahogany Gard Tubes,
25 Centre
30 Marble Top Centre and Sofa Tables,
All Of which will BIO sold low, the city furniture Ware
Rooms, opposite the sorycll House.
sept l4.ts A. WINSTON'S.
SOMETHING NEW entirely new a
~ and beautiful style Of CHAIRS with " Car "a
pet Seats, " for sale at tho City Furniture Ware
Rooms. A. WINSTON.
sept I1-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

AW ROOMS. &c for Rent II have
IL discontinued the upper part Of my Store hoosc
"A dwelling, and nm fitting ID up for Offices There
central position will make irst.rato Offices for Lawyers
Doctors. &c.
BUSINESS HOUSES hive also in rear of my
Store several BRICK TENEMENTs that viii make
fine siunda for the Grocery business and for Taylors
Shoemaker and BARRIERS Shops. &c. &c.
JNO. J. PURVfS
SEPT Is ITS Ag't, for J. y. Kent, &c.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

Corn was very active, and soa,e circulars
quote even higher than the above.
The unsettled weather, together with the
tightness in the money market, and decline
in French prices, has caused some spectators
in breadstufs to resell, but holders generally
were firm, and not pressing on the market.
Brown q Shipley quote white wheat at S.
Sd. a IS. Cd. Other respectable circulars
quote the weeks advance in wheat at Cd,
corn Cd, and -four Is.
Beef-There are trihing sales Polkis steady
and firm. Bacon is in limited demand. Shout
ders-no sales. Cheese is wanted
LONDON, Sept. 2-Barings' Circular re-
ports the markets generally active, with a
large business doing. Coffe is U.s. S. higher
on colony and Is to IS higher on other quail
ties.
Breadstufs are excited, but business check.
ed
LONDON MARKETS. -Breadstuff opened ac-
tive. but fell off towards the close Lard Sos
a SIS. Coffee active and advancing.
LONDON MONEY MARKEr.-Money was
tighter and the banks of England had advan.
ced the rate of interest to per cent Consos
closed at 70 { 971. u. S. stock steady
Sales OF U. S Gs '6S, al ll05 a 1115; u. S.
81 '6S at ITO Ill do '62 at 1099; Penna
IS. at sc; Maryland '6s, at 81 9s.
HAvRE, Sep 1.-Coton-Sales of the week
1000 baIes-market heavy. Coffee is advsn
cling. Breadstuffs excited, but the high
prices had caused pause in operations.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19
FASHIONS FOR ss5a.

q FASHIONS FOR Rs53. -
S1ITIER has now received and In store a large
- and beautiful assortment Of Gentemens 6ne
Fall style Dress Hats, via;
Fine Moeskin, Black s. White Beaver and Cashmere
lints Of the ntest aud approved styles adopted
for the senson, which sufpass any Hats that have yet
leen offered for tho inspection Of this market which
lie enrnesty calls the Ion Of the citizens of
Lypohburg md surrounding country give him coll.
whore they get pretty Hats and good bargain. for
Cnh, VIM. SITTER.
sept 8--ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19
MULES FOR SALE.

have hand n lot Of frst.rate Mules; broke
VA md unbrole, which will dispose of on reason.
azhs0.able terms They are No. |, aud my wish
ing 10 examine them oan do so by calling at my Livery
Stnble nj the upper end of Main street.
"hnll always koepn stock on hand.
aep 1J.dts w. READ.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-19

FALL TRADE, lSJ3.-JNO. J. PURy1s,
L Ao'r is beginning receivce his new FALL e.
WINTER GOODS. anil his assortment, in short time,
will be corpleto-of which due notice will be given
sept l5--iits
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-17

WHAT A Conference.-The question
presses upon us every time we read OF
Soft cxUltation over the removal Of
Judge Bronson. What is said is bad
enough, but what 10 tacitly assumed or
quietly implied is Tar worse.
Can any man imagine George Wash
ington preslding over Cabinet Coun-
Gil called to consider the expedioncy OF
removing such u Collector as Judge
Bronson on such pretexts as are set up
in the Guthrie letters Has any body
from the day Of his appointment I'LL now,
even hinted that he was incompetent
untrustworthy or unfaithfu Has any
one man OF our twenty-five Millions
ever harbored for moment a fear that
Judge B. would not ably discharge the
duties OF Collector and promptly ac-
count for every dollar that should come
into his hands Has his removal been
demanded Tor a single reason which,
however urgent at the Pewter Mug,
could with decency be mentioned in
Court OF Justice 2
No; the man chosen by the Presi
dent 10 supervise the collection Of two
thirds oil the National Revenue, now
amounting TO more than fifty millions
per annum, is turned out OF the place
which he never sought and most reluct.
antly accepted, not Tor any reason al
fecting his capacity or official worth, but
on bar-room pretexts that imply despo-
tic power and groveling purposes to the
bestower, with degradation and servili-
~ in the recipient, Of Presidential pat
ronage. Pierce appointed and Guthrie
was the immediate superior OF the Col
lector-t therefore the latter is their too +,
their puppe,, their slave. He is to see
through their eyes, and jump at their
nod, and study TO anticipate their bid
ding. He is not charged with selecting
unfit or undeserving men for office, but
with not parceling out his patronage in
in the way 10 effect certain partizan
purpose. He has dared TO cherish con-
vicrons, and TO act upon them, instead
Of keeping his eye upon the weather.
cock 10 see how the wind blew at Wash
ington. lie is not charged with any
heresy as 10 the Platform on which
Pierce was elected. but Of being loo
earnest and thorough in his devotion 10
il. He imposed too long a probation on
bdckslJers protesting to have returned
10 the bosom Of the true church. In
short, he has dared 10 be the Collect tor,
when the role set down for HIM was
that of the Aga oi the Janizaries. And
so his official head is oil his shoulders -
Well there are stations less honorable
and dignitied than that Of private citi.
zen.-N. Y. Tribune.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-17
PoLlrics AND PLuNoeR.--W Wdshingfo

PoLIrics AND PLuNDER. - Washington,
Nor lit turns ouI that Nh. Dix
was at one tine actually appointed
Minister TO France, IN all but the official
act of signing lis commission. Judge
Plau OF OHIO, was here during that
winter and spring trying 10 get
Charceship. He pressed his suit with
vigor, but couldn't procure the appoint
ment lie desired. Al length he obtain
ed tn, promise OF The Office OF Secretary
OF Legation at Paris, aud President
Pierce gave him a letter TO Mr.. Dix, a.
nu earnes, of his appointment. The
Judge lett The city in lull leather and
made all tho necessary preparation Tor
lis ant cipated official residence at
parIs. when, 10 ! il turned out that tho
President had repented Of his lnientions
MS TO Mr.. Dix. and concluded to appoint
somebody else, The Judge was thus
lett standing out in the cold where no
has been ever since.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-11-17

TERRiBLs RAT-iClpE.-On Saturday
last, a number Of persons were engaged
10 ,hreshing in the barn oi Mr.. Chris
tan Mcchling, ol South Butler township
and on removing tho grain, and coming
near the floor OF the NOW. the presence
OF an extraordinary number Of rats was
discovered. The Darn doors were i'm
medialey closed and every p'ecaution
taken TO prevent their escape. Several
persons properly armed, then entered the
mow, and The onslaught 'mmeBced,
The conflict waged fast and furi,us
for a considerable length ol tlme-the
assailed frequently seeking shelter up
the paHtaloons and 10 tie bosoms OF
the assailants. When the bloody work
was ended. the slain were collected TO-
gether, and found to number one hun.
dred and eighty. The whole number OF
rats collected IN the now must have
been more than two hundred, as up
wards Of thirty made good their escape
- Bpiier. Pa. Wig.