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, 1853-09-03

From CUBA.-Late advices from Havana
state that 700 coolies have recently arrived.
Correspondents, in the dcarth of political
news, devote their attention to the slave
trade. Cargoes OF Africans are continually
landed on the coast of Cuba, One of these
cases was that of the Jasper, which landed
several hundred Africans at Bailen in May
last. The authorities did not discover the
Jasper Or cargo; but three American sea
men of the Jasper's crew, who attempted 10
escape from the slip in boat, were over
hauled of Cape Antonio, aud after being
kept tweniy-eight days on board of Span
ish vessel of war, are now imprisoned in
Havana. Their names are Harvey c. Park
of Palmyra, Wayne County, N. Y; William
Atkins, city of New Yo.k, and VIM. Free
burn of Philadelphia. These men state
that at or near Nina Chica, on the coast Of
Africa, 500 miles from Sierra Leone, the
Jasper was transferred 10 the Spanish Cap
tain, called Corley, and the mats, Dionsiai
and near this point the American Captain
aud mate left the vessel.
, 1853-09-03

REMAEKADLE PHYSICAL PHENoM ENoN.-
The Rochester Democrat gives an account
of man named Cornelius Bloomer, resid-
ing near that city, and 81 years Of age, who
has been asleep near Eve years, with only
brief intervals of wakefulncss. He first fell
into this long sleep on the 10Th Of June,
lS4S, and since that time has been awake,
al different periods, from a few hours, to
four months at a time. II is remarked that
when he comes out of this catalepsy, he ap-
pears 10 have no knowledge Of The lapse Of
time, or of circumstances taking place while
he sleeps. The fits come upon him instant
ly, without. SO far as is known, any warning.
His eyes close, his jaws are set, his muscles
contract, and his whole frame is rigid, so
that if standing he continues in that atti
tude, partly bent over; and il is not easy to
pull him down. He has continued in this
condition for months together, unable tc
speak or move.
Various experiments have been tried tc
restore him 10 consciousness, without effect
The man sleeps on, lives, eats, retains per-
feet health, with pulse at so, and without
variation. In order to feed him his jaws
have 10 be forced open.
, 1853-09-03

to- The stamped envelops made their
first appearance yesterday. They are, as
yet, bu, of a single size, Of the three cent
denomination. An indinsrently executed
bust of Washington, embossed and encir-
cled by brick-red back ground, occupies
the appropriate corner. Above and below
the figure are the words signifying the value
of the stamp. These envelopes are sold at
the Post Office for three dollars and twenty
cents per hundred, the twenty extra cents
for the envelopes, which is less than plain
envelopes of equal quality can be bought
for. The Post Office does not sell less than
a hundred. Retailers outside of the Post
Office will probably expect to make hand
some profit. The back Of the envelopes is
gummed, ready for scaling. There is also
Mr.. Nesbit's advertisement on the back, for
which there is no charge. We doubt the
propriety of delorming the nations envel-
op2s in this way, and are surprised that the
Postmaster General should permit it. Dr.
Brandeth would furnish the envelopes gratis,
batting the stamp, for the privilege of print
ing a. small advertisement upon them n.
Y. Com. July 10.
, 1853-09-03

PANAMA RAILRoGD.-Thr Panama Cou.
rter of July 18th says: That portion of the
road finished, including that already graded,
upon which the rails only have to be laid,
embraces the worst part of the line, and
leaves lut about eight miles to the summit,
beyond which, the obstacles are but trining
and the work can be executed in very
short time. There is every probability that
the bridge now in process Of erection at
Barbacoas, will be completed and the road
put in order for the running of the cars to
Matachin, some seven miles further, within
three months, when 80 10 miles of the
road will be in use. The road will be, when
finished, about forty-nine miles in length,
will have cost some 5000 per mile.
, 1853-09-03
Important from Peru.

We have adyices from Calao up to the
1lth inst The news will be found Of great
interest. The ailais between Peru and
Bolivia are daily approaching state of war
fare, although no battle has as yet taken
place.
The first act Of hostility was the stoppago
Of 60 horses in Bolivia, destined for tIH
Peruvian government, (already noticed }
The second, the seizure by Peru of Peruvi-
an bank stored in africa and belonging to
Bolivia. The third, the d, cree Of Peru
levying 40 per cent. transit duty on all mer-
chandize passing through that country for
Bolivia, and rice rersa. Fourth, the decree
Of Bolivia 10 corn Hard Dollars for export
Fifth, the seizure of Cobija by Peru, thus
cutting of all communication between Boil
ivia and the Pacific, Cobya being the only
port Of that government,
This port was entered by two vessels and
go men.
We have previously given our readers an
account Of the capture of Cobiia.
"There was no resistance offered, and the
guns of the fort having been previously
shipped to Valparaiso for safe keeping, and
the Bolivian garrison and authorities hav-
ing vacated the place upon the appearance
Of the Peruvian forces before the harbor
This event has not, however, in any way
interrupted the trade of Cobija, nor has the
Communication with the interior been plac-
ed under any restriction; the only differ
cnce at present being a change from Boliv-
ian TO Peruvian authorities.
On the seizu-e of Cobija by Peru, Gen
eral Belzu ordered all Bolivians tQ.retire
from the frontier, and at once made prepar-
ations to guard against an invasion.
In making this capture, the Peruvians
have evidently made false step, and il they
attempt 10 encroach further into Bolivia,
there is every probability Of their being
speedily defeated.
Bezu has issued decree ordering prep,
arations for war; declaring an absolute in
terdiction on all commercial traffic between
Peru and Bolivia, and ordering all goods in
transitu, between one country and the 9TH
er, 10 be seized. All citizens of Bolivia are
prohibited passing out of their own terrific
ry. All individual or epislolary communi-
cations between the two Republics is also
stopped.
A proclamation has been issued by Gen.
Belzu, calling upon the people to prepare
themselves for war, and be ready 10 take up
arms when necessary. He assures them Of
his intention to resist every attempt Of Peru
to encroach upon Bolivia, and declares him
self nj once DreDared and willing to enter
, 1853-09-03

SUCCESSFUL WHALERs.-The Whale.
mems List says the barque Favorite, Capt.
Pierce, Just arrived at Fairhavcn from a
three years cruise, has made one Of the
most profitable voyages on record. The TO-
tai amount of her catchings is 1900 barrel,
whale, 800 barrels sperm oil, and 10000
pounds bone.
The most successful whaling voyage, and
the one which amounted 20 the most money,
is that Of the ship Montreal, Capt. Fish, re-
Gently arrived al New Bedford. She was
absent thirty-two months and fifteen days
and during that lime she obtained q cargo
which sold on her return for $l36,023 10
, 1853-09-03

rops, and united TO the Pacific by the great
thoroughiare that will eventually bind these
States together as with hooks OF steel
And, sir, with all these advantages-with
all these privileges-with all these benefits
Of the present, and these anticipalions Of the
future-and, let me say, with all the inyo-
cations Of the past, how can We fail 10 wei
come those who come to US from the gray
old nations of Europe Let them come
There is room enough for all-room in the
hearts and in the homes Of the American
people ; and there is work and food enough
for all. The moment they enter into the
brotherhood of American freemen they cease
to be citizens of other countries, and they
bear their share of the burdens and enjoy
their share of the blessings common 10 all in
this happy Union.
1t is this great truth that invokes US against
all schismalic organizations not strictly A.
'merican, and that DESTROYS the claim that
ours is a nation governed by men of one
race alone. No single race of men can
boast that to them alone is humanity indebt-
ed for such country as this. 1t is the flu
oiOu VI All udllOuo luNO Onb ludl udS HiNth "
US the attitude we now occupy, and that has
crowned our enterprises with success. Your
own experience is the proof of this. All
races have contributed 10 the population
that now crowds your ships, builds your cit
les, sits in your councils, and educates your
children.
The hardy sons Of New England and the
descendants Of your own pioneers mingle
with the tide that flows in from. other ma
tions, until all characteristics disappear be-
fore, the progressive and courageous spirit
that animates the citizens Of our own coun-
try and protects our free institutions. And
now, my fellow countrymen, once more
thank you for this brilliant and extraordina-
ry reception-a tribute which you pay to
the government Of your choice and affection
and to our heaven-favored Union, in the
person of your representative in the Presi-
Dental chair"
After The President had finished, Secreta-
ry Davis was called out, and replied very
briefly. The President then returned to
the Battery, where, mounted on a spirited
black charger, he reviewed the troops. -
They looked finely, and the President as he
rode along the ranks greeted them with
smiles, which were returned by loud shouts
, 1853-09-03
Later from China.

By the arrival of the Bark "GralT Won
Hogendorp" at San Francisco, g. days
from Hong Kong, intelligence from China
has been received four days later than pre-
yious adyces and possessing considerable
interest. Dates are to the 25lh May. The
only feature of importance in the news is
the capture oi/Amoy by the Rebels.
IA rebel army of 5000 men entered
Annoy on the 18th May, sacked a number
of the principal houses, and divided the
SPOIL. The Mandarns defended the city
very bravcly. "The British merchants
Wtm through the city anerward, and were
well received by the lnsurgenI Chiefs, who
sent guard 10 protect the foreign factories,
and another guard 10 the British Consulate"
This extract We take from the ErieM of
China, as also the following:
"The state of affairs about Canton, so far
as we know, is quiet. Reports are current
that within a days march Of the city large
bodies of rebel troops are ready for attack
at given signal and considering the sud
denness Of the attack on Annoy, it behooves
foreign Residents to keep sharp look ont.''
Since Marking has been taken by the
rebels, all native communication by land
and sea has ceased. Merchants and traders
do pot dare TO 60 to and fro as before Even
of The Canton graduates, proceeding TO the
literary examinations, many have been OBJ
liged to return without reaching their dest
nation. On the 23d of the 81 moon, (4th
instant, a graduate OF the rank of Kiu jim
came back and stated that passing through
the department of Chang g-chaw Heehing,
WI SIC, and several other towns, he obser-
we'd that all the rich people had gone TO
places deemed more secure, only the poorer
classes remaining, and pursuing their avoca>
iions apparently without fear; and that he
inquired of these poor families why it was
they did not dread the approach of the reb
els, and they replied that as they were not
able to Gorsake their callings, by reason Of
their lack of means 10 live if they did so,
they took the precaution to send emissaries
10 the rebels to ask their iorbearance, which
had been duly promised and at the Intel
Of every door was posted peculiar sign, "a
Icu pdpeIJ ny "HlSh Nhe IcOelS hueW WIN
were those that submitted to their authority.
The department. of Tang Chow in the pro-
vince Of Shang Lung is troubled by rebels
The mail steamer LGrrision, from Shang-
hae, with one hundred and thirty -one per-
sons, the British and American mails, and
an invoice Of treasure, opium and silks on
board, ran on a reef in the China Sea, near
the Island OF Haitian, on the 2nd of May ,
and was totally wrecked. Thirty-one per-
sons were missing, but hopes were entertain
ed that some of the number had been picked
up, as they left the wreck on spars, planks,
&C. They would have been all saved had
they remained by the wreck. The steamer
Canton was chartered May 20lh to go in
search of the missing ship, and returned the
same day with the news of her loss.
, 1853-09-03

From BUENos AYREs.--N Nardl Engage
nleH'.-Tho Boston Traveller obtains from
the Captain of the ship Apollo, arrived at
that port recently from Buenos Ayres, ar
account of a naval engagement which was
fought just outside the harbor Of Buenos
Ayres, April 18th, between the fleet Of Bu-
enos Ayres, consisting of some half dozen
sailing vessels, and that Of Urquiza, consist
ing Of several steamers. The fight lasted
one or two hours, with doubtful results,
when the Buenos Ayrean Admiral, having
been Wounded in the leg, lell his ship and
went on board one of his vessels not SO much
exposed--leaving his own vessel to its fate.
After several of the officers on board that
vessel had been wounded and eight or ten
Of her crew killed, she surrendered. Among
The prisoners taken on board the vessel, was
Signor Czarcs, of an eminent Spanish house
in Buenos Ayres. and well known in Bos-
ton, he having often been there on business.
Another Buenos Ayrean vessel grounded
and was obliged 10 surrender. The remain
der of the feet then sailed back 10 the city.
Urqulza is said to have 5000 men, and
is straning every nerve to increase his feet
in order to blockade the city. The Buenos
Ayreans are fitting out more vesself Of war.
If the city is blockaded, it must fall.
The besieging party occupy all the out
skirts of the town, and daley the inhabit-
ants are aroused from their sleep by the dis
charge of artillery in the skirmishcs that
take place. A cannon ball took off wo
mans head while sitting in bed combing
her bair; another came laundering down
one of the streets and took leg each from
two men. The city is not only besiegcd,
but blockaded. Business is as dull as pos
siblo. The besiegers have declared several
new ports of entry open, above and below
the city, in order to ship the hides, they are
so rapidly accommodating by killing the cattle
of the Province.
, 1853-09-03

WoMEN's RlGHTs.-Rov. Miss Brown
has become pastor of a Congregational
Church in Wayne county, New York.
Miss Martha II. Mowry, NJ D., of Prov
idence, r. l., has been elected Professor OF
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Chill
dren in the Female Medical College Of Pa
Miss Caroline Brown has received di'
ploma to practice medicine from the Elcc
iro Medical College at Cincinnati {
, 1853-09-03

BS- There are in the United States 3d.
0 houses of public worship, capable Of
accommodating $50 persons, (only
half the actual popualion,) and valued at
SS6,4I6,63o. The MeIhodists have the
largest number of churches Of any of the
denominations, the whole amounting to l2,-
050; the Baplists have nearly 9C0l; and so
down to the Swedenborgians, who have only
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, 1853-09-03

NO. Under the administration OF Presi-
dent Polk, Col. Peter Rambo occupied the
Office of Postmaster at kensington, Phila'
delphia when removed under the Presi-
dency of Gen. Taylor, he pasted upon the
window Of lis Office a slip OF paper contain
ing the words " closed for four years -
The other day, tue 10 his prophecy, Col
Rambo opened and commenced giving out
letters and papers again.
, 1853-09-03

The YANkEE IN RUssIA.--The Wander
bilt steam yacht North Star remained at St
Petersburg 25th ult., where she had excited
the admiration Of the nobility for her many
excellent qualities. The Grand Duke Con-
staunne had made her visit, and examin-
ed iho vessel very minutoly The North
Star, in the passage up from Southampton,
frequently made IL knot per hour.
, 1853-09-03

No. Dobbs says, the best female physi
clan , is husband Nine. cases out of ten
marriage will do girl more good than any
other medicine in the world.
, 1853-09-03

NAvAL.-Fiye steamers arc at present
under repair or alteration at Norfolk, viz
The Saranac, the Hancock, the Massachu-
sets, the Fulton, and the Allegheny.
The U. S. ship Lexington, store ship to
the Japan squadron, and freighted with
presents to the Emperor Of Japan, was to
sail from New York on the l7th ult., for
Macao, China, via Funchal Madeira.
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MERCHANTS.


TROC FORWARDING 4 con,,,.
VI MERCHANTS, Nam Sfyesf L.netl4' eioN
ceeIN1ng. and nave lr siorr large and VII u. hrf
teek Of Groeerss Dry Goods. Liqner., g.. S s''ed
emily purchased IN he northern n.atke g., fe
,nsiis The attention Of our fisnds md tl and
lily 10 give uss cell as .mali profits and quiek s''rf
10 Stock: portion
300 Bugs Rio I.1euinl and JAVA Cgc.
20 hhds. n. q. Porto Rico Il Cul,, Nil
ID bbls Crushed Clarified. Powdered snd =
Sugars, I'M
n Packages Loaf Sugaf.
loo keg. Nails, from to 40 dy.
30 Tons country Iron,
1000 lbs Cas-. Shear and Blister Steel
500 Sides Sole Leather
1880 lbs Cotton Yarns,
800 bbls Rectifed and Old Rye Whi.k..
so bbls French and Apple Brandy,
80 Case. Stick and Mass Liquorice. (b..,4
90 dozen Olive Oil, 'ahd')
90 hhds. NJ o. & Porto Rico Sugars
rs Nova Scotia Grind Stones, (assorted ;,
30 bbls. Tanners Oil,
Together with large and general assortment,
enumerated, all of which will be sold unon 81, soos
1 easonable terms. TAYLOR, TINSLEy A. c most
Marchi7-ts W.
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=, "A LEXINGTON q Through

=. IA LEXINGTON a THROUGH
*2i.sttkndruf2 TO BUCHANAN. IN TWO DAYS. IN
our Mai PACKET Boats, by ScottsrHt
and Lynchbrg.-On and after The 10Th, ouI Boats will
leave Richmond daily Sundays excepted, at the usual
hour. p. M. and arrive in Lynchburg urs and
IN Buchanan in AZ hours.
Returning, leave Buchanan at u N, every day
except Sunday, aud arrive in Lynchburg III 90 p. M
Leuve Lyno hburg ut =. M and arrive in Richmond IN
- hours in time To connect with the Noro boats lcaV
my at b A. M, and Southern and Nolhern Rnii
Road cnrs leaving at 7 A. NJ.
Passengers for Lexington connect with daily linz
II Stages at North River Returning, leave Lexington
every day. sept Sundays, aud arrive in Richmond in
II hours.
Passenger for Farmville fare 81, Buckingham II
nfe 1928; Charlottesville, fare 81, and Staunon, fure
81 will leave Richmond in Mondays Wednesday ), and
Fridays Bonts
iHnces:
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WI SCtLPTORS q MARBLE SIONE CUT
TIERS, (Frmf,iy of Pkaadclphia,) Hun 81, Lexng
ton, Va; Bridge ST, Lyuchburg, Va, Main ST., Lib
srty, Va; and Min ST. Salem Va, keep hand and.
make To order nj Northern prices, Egyptian, Italian,
Northern and Virginia Marble Nantes. plain aud
mental Monuments, Tomhs Hend aud Foor Stones Gar
den Vases; Counter. Table, Bureau md Wnsh Star d
Top., made to any size nj short notice All work II
be boxed up u 20 safe without extra charge.
One Of the firm is Architect and General Design
in the Monumental Art and will furnish any design
from the planest 10 the most costly by undressing
line to and all work done by will give entire
satisfartion rs any done North or South.
Feh2i-dkc6m
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N EW CONCERN.--Thes subscriber. bay4 III.
day associated themselves together for the puro..
IF conducting Ge"erat Grocery, Commission and Ea
harding Business, under the firm and style of MIR
RELL j. STRATTON, and have taken the house G
merly occupied by Messrs Echols & Pryor, next d"".
TO Mcdaniel & Hurt, Main ST., Lynchburg, Va
We will keep constantly hand large aud well 80.
Iected stock of Groceries, Liquors, Tanners Oil D..
nestle Dry Goods &c, sc, in fact, every article ma
ualy kept in n grocery establishment
All of which will sell as good term. a nv
house in the place. THOS E MURREIL
ian 3-dhcts WIN II STRATTON
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FAMILY SOAP.-Every boil come an( bu,
tamily Soap, the best i'll the world.

II -1T'Ty 10 y oVr'o III" Uu!
family Soap, the best in the world.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
Gold or warm water-either soft, hard or sali-m.
be used with pcrec Rub the soup upon the
clothes and then ut them soak for three or fou,
hours, lben take them and rub them then rinse then
out. They vii require but llttie rul after soakine
and boiling Il required, is usual with other soaps
lnrge washing be done in one-thrd less time au
trouble and expense than with any other soaps known
is soaP is warranted not in)ure in any way III.
slightest hbre the skim anything that il is applied
To 1t will remove any kind of Grease. Paint. Tar Ink
Stains, &C. from any Goods, without the least inJny
For sale by ID. II. LYMAN
Mnrch5-ts.
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I NIIECK HOOKS
! EW Post Office Regulations

| VI
~ ture the morning mails due this city will be open
ready for delivery regularly att o'clock, A. M except
when they delayed in their arrival the sched.
ule hour.
The Richmond Way Salem, Liberty, Big Lick, and
Farmye mails will close duly Except Saturday. pre-.
oisely at Z. NJ
On Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings the Dan
vile and Lexington mails will be closed precisely
2. Nj.
The packages for Richmond and ali the principal cit.
les North and South of that point will be closed daily
Mt preciscly6A Z. Business will recolect this,
md not trouble us after those hours-as it is late.
On Saturday Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the
Charlottesville and Amherst G. Fl mnils will be closed at
8 =. NJ There is daily mail to Observation-Disclosures.
weekly via Scottsvilc.
All persons except editors and proprieors of tie city
newspapers, and sworn Deputies of choosing,
excluded from within the bars, unless when invited.
The necessity and propriey OF this rule will be readily
appreciated, and will be adhered to in all cases.
On Sundays the Office will remain open from to 9
O'Clock in the morning and during other pat of the
day RIO. Ii GLASS, Z. NJ.
Aprii6-ts
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PHILIP w. PAYNE,
Dealer In Fancy q Sfanle Rru 6,

MI AIN Street Lynchburg Virsinia corner ST..
lVl Curle's new building, formerly known u, K.,,
corner, begs leave to call the attenting of his
the public his large and desirable stock of Snrir
Summer goods embracing every article usually los, '
the dry goods line, which will be offered on term,
which cannot fail to please all who NAV wan, ,
goods at low prices HIS friends and the public are SOU
nestly reques ed to call and examine his Stock n, i
afford him very much pleasure to exhibit it, ""
IN