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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11
EGYPrIAN RUNNERs.-Mr. BRYANT

EGYPTIAN RUNNERs.-Mr. Bryant in let.
ter to the Evening Post, thus describes the way
in which he effected landing at Alexandr a:
On the landing we were at once SURROUNDED
by mob of fellows in white turbans or fez
caps, and blue cotton shirts tied round the
waist by string offering us their donkeys with
loud shouts, thrustipg each other aside to get at
us and blocking our way SO that We could not
get forward single step. AS there was ap
parcatly no alternative, took the ono who
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

FOREIGN MINIsTERs.-It the telegraphic &C
count ofthe appointment ofSoULE to Spain, and
WISE to France, be correct 1T is difficult to con
ceiye of two moro unfit selections. Sou,o's
Course and views with regard to Cuba will
render him more unacceptable to the Cort Of
Madrid than any man who could be sent
there 1t is hardly probable that he will
be recognised. Besides this, We doubt
whether the honor Of the country abroad
ought IN any event to be placed in the
keeping Of foreigner and last of all a
Frenchman. Wise is constutionally inf, for
such a post. His hot.headed and needless i'm
petuosity, his love OF excitement and notoriety
disquahfy him for any position demanding SO
much calm and patient watchfulness, as that
of dipomatist We hope the Senate will
reject him, as they did repeatedly in Tyler's
time.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11
Richmond Wholesale Prices Current,
CAREFULLY coRRETED TWICE WEEK.
II f Nj A II X s.

RICHMOND April 4, 1853
The weather continues cool and nnsetled-though
unreasonable Business active and money matters
easy.
ToBAcco-Messrs Read & Barksdale report the mar.
ket firm and the breaks getting say that very
little good tobacco is offering Lugs 81 80 TO s6stem-
ming and manufacturing leaf So to $l2 extra manufac-
turing scarce and wanted.
FLouR-Country superfne sells at 81 IS s. per
Dbl. The market, however, is not animnted.
GRAIs-We have alteration to note this week in
prices of either Wheat Corn and therefore continue
quotations.
Provisions have downward tendency. Bacon, it
will be seen, has declined in price; also have Lard
and Moasses.
FREIGHrs unusually dull and rates tumbng. The
quotations for Liverpool ard London merely nomi-
nal while those for coastwse ports manifest decline.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11
AGAINST

Elijah Fletcher Thomas H. Scott Christopher Clark,
Sheriff ofCampbell county, and such admir- of Ga
brel j. Scott, decd Henry Huntington, Sergeant of
the City of Lynchburg, and such admir- of Robert
Scott and also as admir-. of William Scott, decd. Isa
bella and johnson, Wilburn and Frances H. his
wife Paul Harrison, and Virginia his wife, Gabriel J.
Scott, Jr., Robert Scott, John w Scott Jane Scott
and Mary Scott infant daughter of William Scott
decd,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

EDUCATION OF lpIoTs.-The. House of Rep
iesen'a'l'es OF Pennsylvania has passed a bill
approprIatng the sum OF $4,000 for the en-.
uo~ment oil an institution in Philadelphia for
the education Of idiots.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

The Richmond Times in announcing Glenn
ent Hancock Esq. of Charlotte "a candidate for
re election TO the House of Delegates says:-
Mr. II. has been one of the most diligent and
efficient members of the House and we hope
1t will be the pleasure of his constituents 10
confde to his care again trust which he has
SO ably and faithfully discharged
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

The profits ofthe Richmond gas works for
the last year were eight per cent. on cost, be-
sides lighting the streets for nothing.
When are we to have gas-works in this
c'tyl We hope the Council will keep an eye
to the materand expedite it as much as pos
sble
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

The Charleston SPIRIT ofJeferson made its
appearance in new dress and type, on Tues.
day last, fot the first time, since the disastrous
fire Of the 4th of March, by which its office, pa
per' and entire apPurtenances were destroyed
by fire. The calamity has only infused new
life and purpose in the able editor
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11
Aprill1--Gt
Virginia, fO-yyit:

A Rules holden in the Clerks Office uf the Co, TT of
"A Hts ngs for the City OF Lynchburg,o Monday the
4th day of April 1853.
Robert II Grey, Archer Brown, John Thurman and
Matthew Thurman, surviving partners of the late firm
OF Schoofied and Thurman, and Robt Shelton,
Plaintiffs,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

AN OLD FRIEND IN CALIFoRNIA.-We are
indebted to On. THOMAS r. WALKER, Of the
California House of Delegates, for an interest
ing public document relating to the population,
resources and prospects OF that giant young
State DIR. Wis a native Of Anherst, whence
he emigrated to California in the spring of
1850. Ills numerous friends in chat county,
and elsewhere, will be gratfed to hear of the
honorable position he has reached in his dis.
tant home. We knew him well and esteemed
him cordially. There are few clearer heads
or warmer hearts in California than his. We
watt him the congratulations and best wishes
of his friends in this quarter.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

The New York Courier has the following
item in special despatch from Washington
The Senators had informally agreed TO ad
Journ SINE dc on Thursday last, but at the
request of the President. have agreed to re-
main until Saturday, and perhaps longer. No
business of any consequence has been trasac-
ted IN the Senate to- day, the nominations made
yesterday not having been reported from the
Committees, and no new ones in consequence
having been made
There is rumor. unsupported, but per.
haps not wholly baseless, that changes in the
Cabinet are contemplated. The services of
Attorney General Cusing are desired for a
Foreign mission in consequence off acute
ness. solid talent and his knowledge of For.
eign languages. His mission will probably
be to Spain.
1t is thought to be desirable TO nominate
Minister 10 England before the adjournment of
the Senate and it is therefore probable that Mr..
Buchanan will be decided on to day, although
Benton has certainly been thought of.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

Relations. may be supposed 10 indicate the dis.
position Of General Pierces Cabinet upon the
subject
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11
Condition Of Mexico.

The Baltimore American gives the follow.
ing summary of the financial condition OF Mex
leo in 1850. in order 10 exhibit. at glance,
the true present cause ofMexican anarchy,and
The hopelesnsess of her future:
Foreign debt of the Republic. s5s.ss9,4s7
Home debt /" 4S,93i,610
Debt prior to independence, 4l.9S3 096
S149,s07 1913
On this sum, the annual interest
at per cent. is ss.9ss,431
Annual expenses Of The National
Government, S13765,43
Annual income of the National
Government S5,450,112
Drficrr, 1925, 1923
Deficit on annual expen-
ses, SS,225,323
Interest on debt, s,9sS.431
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11
BONNETS! BONNETst

~ our Stock of Bonnets complete.
IL Those having Bonnets to buy will 90 we'll to
give call, Stock is the la ges that we have
ever Ind the pleasure of offering the trade and will
be sold as low as the article be in the place.
r. +. HENNING.
Anri1I lift
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

A New York correspondent of the Boston
Traveller writes as follows:
have understood that one man has applied
for space To exhibit a model of a machine
which is TO perform the journey 10 Liverpool
in 36 hours. The next thing to be invented
will be something TO hold our breath in such
rapid travelling.
A new application of the calorc motor is
also spoken Of, which is greatly to exceed E
rcsson's patent in economy Of fuel and in
power. The FIRE being placed inside of the
cylinder.
Another inventor has applied electro mag
netism to the piano, to enable composers to
catch those strains of their inspired moments
which they find sofugitivo and so difficult to
commit 10 paper. This comes nearer dauguer-
rotyping the mind in its moments ofexcitement
than anything yet known. These are but
specimens of what things we may expect to
see IN the Crystal Palace.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11
S149.s07,193

Total Yearly Deficit, Sl72I3,754
Our instruments. under the treaty ofGuada-
lupo Hidago having all been paid the income
of Mexico is no longer helped from that tenn
porary quarter. and the consequence has been
the financial crisis Of the government and the
fight of CONSTITUTE nal President who neither
possessed nor could negotiate the requisite
sums 10 pay the army and the employees.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11
The NorveII House.
LATE rur FRANKLIN HoTEL.)

4
| As We have heretofore announced.this large
and commodious hotel, after having undergone
A thorough renovation and considerable en-
| Iargement has been opened, under It's new
name. by Mr.. Thomas Rosser.
The exterior changes consist Of The add
ton of a wing, running back from the north
west angle, containing some fifteen or twenty
| rooms an elevation of the roof sufficiently To
| afford rooms in the attic-an observatory
cornice-an iron piazza the whole front-en
arged entrance and windows, and rich coat
ing of cream. colored paint. By these means lis
Otter appearance is completely changed, and
W. need not say greatly improved.
The changes in The interior are scarcely less
III orough and advantageous. From gafret to
cellar. every room, passage and stairway has
been painted, papered, carpeted and furnish
ed anew, in the most tasteful and elegant style
We doubt whether in this respect there is
Public House in Virginia superior to it. The
BInng room has been materially enlarged and
the table furniture, all new, is rich and costly.
The old Ball room has been divided into two
large and superb parlors, separated by Hall
= and furnished in the most luxurious style
Tt C basement rooms have been pleasantly fit
tel up and will be appro priatcd 10 bathing
clc,sets-barber' shop &c.
The fare is in keeping with every thing else,
select sumptuous and faultless in cuisine
Tue mana cement and general accommodations
Of the House combine the more valuable mod.
ern improvements. introduced in the large
Hotels of the North, with enough Of the old
system to give an air of home t. tho Virginian.
Mr.. Rosser has displayed great Judgment taste
and liberality in all his preparations-it re-
mains with the public TO determine, whether
his house shall be sustained in the superior
style of entertainment he has introduced. He
has made THE NoRyrLL HOUSE an ornament
to our city, and is ready to extend to the trav
cling public every comfort and luxury, that
can be reasonably desired. We trust that his
success may be commensurate with the splr-
It of enterprise and lbcraIity he has exhibited.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

NEW YORK PoLiTIcs.-A correspondent OF
The Couricrand Enquirer gives the following
definitions from unpublished Dictionary
which it is proposed to submit 10 the revision
Of Lewis Cass and Martin Van Baren, 1t cor
rectly defines the position of tie locofoco fac.
tons there, and may be of service to our read.
ers in unravelng tho tangle,! thread of New
York politics;
HardSheH Hunhv.-A Democrat who voted
for Cass; stands by the resolutions Of 80: cur
ses Van Buren, and utterly refuses all compro.
mise or iraternzaion with the Barnburners of
1913.
SottsheY Hunker.-A Democrat who voted
Tor Cas-: deplores the division in the party;
admits that Barnburner may be Democrat
and is disposed to forget the past, and COM
mune with the opposing faction.
HardSheH Barnbufner "A Democrat who
still insists upon standing on the fragments of
the Buffalo platform; swears that Cass distrac-
ted the party in 1913; adores Van Buren,;
reads the Erening Post. and becomes rabid at
the name or presence of a Hunker.
SoftsheH Batnbarner- Democrat who pro-
losses attachment to the principles of the Buff
falo plotform, but is disposed to regard the
Compromise as a fnality; thinks there was
some excuse for Cass' presumption in 1913,
and will not object to friendly drink with a
Hunker-provided the latter will pay
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

REMovALs.-The New York Herald says
From the daily lists Of nominations and con-
frmations received from our telegrophic cor
respondents at Washington, our readers will
be amply satisfied that General Pierce is act.
ing rapidly, upon the principle that the sooner
the wings in office are relieved of their sus-
pcnse the better. The work goes on
The gullotino runs as smooth as oil--no
groans, shrieks heart breaking lamenia
tons rend the mir. Never saw tho like! But
there ispatriolism in submission, when four
years may turn upanother trump-perhaps
Who knows2 But still the work goes on"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-11

i'ePuoic thinks there is We'll founded
assurance tnat the contract with the Sloo
company, and the contemplated treaty will
meet with favor in this country. Judge Copk.
ling's despatch to the Mexican Minister shows
that under heinstructions given by Mr.. Fill
more's administration the arrangement was re.
garded by him with unqualified approval
me course pursued by the Senate, in. permit
ing Inc lehuantepec resolutions to fall to the
s'ou"o, exh'o'ts the prevalence of a kindred
'se"ns n mat oody;and SO far as it reflects the
a''efeo we've o. the Committee on Foreign
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-08-11
T Z z M 6.

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Eooenssa.,s Livsr F;iE-

No part Of the system is more liable TO dis
ease than the Lirer, it serving as filterer TO
purify the blood, or giving the proper secre-
lioh 10 the blie SO that any wrong action OF
the Liver effects the other important narts nj
he system, and results variously, in Liver Com
I4e'nt, dauCdice, Dyspepsia, SC. We should.
therefore, watcA every SYM t5ca t'at Flirlt i1,-
dieate wrong action of the Liver. These Pills
being composed OF Roots & Plants furnished By
nature 10 heal tho sick: Namely. Ist. An n
PeetoraHf, which arguments the secretion from
the Puimonary mucus membrane, or promotes
the discharge Of seereted matter. 2nd An IL
teT"Gfire, which changes in some xDlica and
lnsenslble manner the certain m5-55:,! act5cr, af
the system. 3rd. i Tonic. which gives lone and
strength to the nervous system, renewing health
and vIgor to all parts Of the body. 4th. 4 Cq,E-
GTte, which acts in perfect harmony with the
other ingredients, ana operating on the Bowels
and expelling the whole mass oi co1Tupt ana; vi
tIated matter, and purifying the Blood, which
destroys disease and restores health
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An Agreeable Operation


An Observing correspondent of the Sprin cid
hepHd'ieaH, who has been writing from Vienna.
gives the following amusing description of the
mode of leaye-taking among the people out
there:
on parting with my friends in Vienna. I was
lniuated into the mysteries of an Austrian leave-
Iaklng. 1t consists of an endless series, an in
aehnite prolongation, labyrnthine maze of
nearly hugglngs, warm embraces, affectionate
squeeMngs, and cordial kissings. AS long as
tne mp service is confined to s.lovcly woman y
MS oy no means disagreeable but when burly
individual, whose face fairly bristles with hair.
whose cheeks, whose lips, whose chin, present
one unbroken phalanx of stifIly pointed lances.
encirces you IN his arms, and imprints on each
SIDE salute that nearly takes the skin off and
makes your face tingle with pain for an hour af-
.ef' the sentiment, the poetry, the effervesence,
me fragrance of the thing vanishes entirely, and
II Is converted into most nausea ting penance
Dut 10 refuse your Austrian friend this farewell
salutation, would be to offend him mortally. I
was doomed to undergo this excruciatipr ordeal
OF friendship several times therefore / sneak
ieehngty on the subject [ have often been
amused at the mutual efforts of two natives to
penetrate the thick "chapparal'' of each others
races, IN order TO find clear space sufficiently
large TO implant token Of their brotherly affec-
nor What il better calculated to provoke a
smile than TO sas this, with US, feminine mode
ef greeting. exchanged ia the street between two
marry patrlarohs OF sixty or seventy winters.
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MOUNTAIN SENTINEL.
Franee--The Unitsd States and the Sandwich
Islands


4 correspondent of the Asxsny Evening jour
uaI, writing from Honoiulu, says :-ff0Iing 10
difficulties between the Hawaiian and French
governments, growing out OF the duties on bran
dy imported here, and some other causes, ii is
rot unlikely that the American flag VIII be hoist
ed here in few months There is no doubt
here that Mr. Alien, United States Consul here,
was sent home by this government, To ask, in
the name of kamehaneha Sd, protection aga nst
the French and In case tic United States
government would not. ceuld not, okisrtei:c
interfere, to offer 10 ce9e the sovereignty of these
islands to the United States and have them an
neIed 10 the Union. All classes here are keen
u alive 10 this subject, the Americans hopiRyfor
Il, as the means Of greatly increasing the trade
of the islands the English ~ rage about Il,
foreseeing IN such measure a death blow TO
their commercial interests in the North Pacific.
The French men-of-war will be here in three or
four months when, unless there is an American
force her TO prevent it. (which, by the way, we
confidently expect, they will doubtless enforce
their demands against the government, by that
NEST conclusive OF all arguments, balls .
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TO FE MALE rs.

! o viii fnd these Pills an invaluable medicine
IN many complaints to which you are subject
IN Instructions either total or partial thev have
been found OF estinabic benefit restoring their
functional arrangements 10 healthy action
purifying the blood and other fluids so efTectu.
ally to put to fight all complaints which NAV
arise from female irregularities. rs headache.
gldGiness, dimness Of sight, pain in the side
back, &C.
Nene genuine unless signed J \. Iobensacl.
all others being base Imitation
81 Agents wishing new supplies, and Store
keepers desirous Of becoming Agents must ad-
dress the Proprietor, J. \. HobensacI. PbiIa !el-
phia, Ia.
For sale by Murray, Zahm & Co. and
hughes, Ebensburg A Durbin, Munster John
ston. Johnstown McCloskey, SummityiIle E
by every respectable dealer in the State.
heyser & Mcdowell, wholesale agents. No.
I4o wood Street, Pittsburg, who Will supply
agents at the Proprietors prices.
ns2Price, each 25 cents.
July %, 1856
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The Secretary of the Tressurv,

1he NeW orhl CoDaaasrciay thus describes the
personal appearance of Afr. Guthrie: sEThe Hon
James Guthrle is man to attract observation
anywhere. Of good stature and stalwart frame
ne is plain, almost rustic In his attire and sits
erect and firmly. The countenaee is strongly
hafked and would indicate, even to the most
superhlclal observer, high personal integrity.
great energy OF purpose and power of will, and
sehersily almost rigidity ofcharacter The first
impression OF harshness, however, rapidly sub
sides, as one continues to study that noble frank
GEAR countenanee. The stronger lines become
more manifestly but the traces of thoughtfulness.
and habit of reflection The inner man shines
forth and you feel that with strength of charac-
Ter is blended genuine benevolence that ever
ana anon beams from the eye and plays around
the mouth The impression Instantly made by
ihis happy blending of elements of character is
most pleasing Before you are aware how deep
~ your feelings are interested in the gentleman
you detect yourself divining that Mr. Guthrie is
just the man you would like to have for n friend
tnat ne must be an excellent neighbor and adj
wiser that to young man especially, his coun-
SCI ana oversight would be invaluable: and vour
1aitn IN the man grows as you study him until
you almost wish you had occasion for reposing
confidence in him.
Nor is this feeling at all abated. but ratbe
increased, when he speaks, for the yoiceis much
Tess rigid than the features A slight susnic ion
OF dogmatism-which however, has been nearly
oohterated as your study proceeded-is totally
pslshed - now that he speaks. He is no orator
lie IS eloquent only because he is earnest. He
seems not to know, or care to know, the arts of
the rhetorlclan. His mode of utterapce is not
good. sayorng somewhat of the desk or pulpit
But he speaks directly to his subject. with r6int
and force
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EGtesaEe and Retail
TIN, COPPER, AND sHEET-IRoE.
YrAEEEE rr,-nRE

=
4Le 5eascg-ber adopts this method of return
ing ti.,nhs 70 MS friends and the public gener-
"iS' 4or tLe -loeral patronage heretofore bestow-
ca upon Inn, ana begs leave TO inform them that
HS mas enlarged his business, and now keeps
cons 'ahtiy on HaRd large supply Of every va
Icy l % I'largTe. Mocs P,7e DRIPPING Pans
II ..c Ao''rf1s Geat Buckets, Tea Kettles &c. 5e
N-ich ne VIA sc.l, wholesale or retail az kog as
any oi!icr establishment in the country
ne p also prepared TO manufacture Sgouf;p1
iVI houses NJ the shortest notice and on the
li"st Ieasona5ie terms. Merchants end others
"eslroelS o. Purchasing bills of ware. are res
Iee''diy ihYted 70 call, he is prepared TO sell
mem me, goods equally as cheap as they can be had
e!'Aef east or west, and all orders addressed 10
iiiIl Viii be promptly attended to.
Great Excitement.
] y Ebensburg. At the warehouse of the ,,r5or-
i signed who has hand and will sell ~ the
lowest prices
STOVES OF ALL KINDS.
consisting OF Globe; F2af Top, complete: TIe-
'o'y' complete complete Cook the Nsae Com
ptete Coos Farorife Delaacare Cook Ken
s.one ChioH Coal Burner, Parlor stove VI,
~ 90 Bar Room, coal stove all of the la
test style and pattern which cannot be exceIled
OF e IuaIed. Come and see them, and don't for
Set 20 or1ng yonr wife along-if you have none
bring your lady-love
/ob b"Tk Of every description. done on the
shortest notice Old copper and pewter. taken
IN exchange for ware
The undersigned hopes. by strict attention
70 business, TO receive a liberal share of nubl;,
I'aJTonage. GEORGE HARNCAME.
Eoensburg, July 8, 1852