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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-05

Moral and Religious Contlitio, az ~.
, OF tho South and Southwest. -
ne ioiloWing Is extracted from a Narrative of
me S'a,e OF henglon. prepared by the Old School
General assembly OF the Presbyterian Church:
We must not fail in narrative like This 10 call ,b.
attention OF the churches 10 subject that for
reasons not necessary TO mention in detail is now &C.
cupyIng deep interest in the public mind We 70
fer 10 the moral and religious condition of our coored
population Particular reference is had to this mat
ter in many OF the reports-especiay from the South
ern and Southwestern Presbyteries It is orat;fvino
fact all through that section of our country means
more enlarged, systematic and efficient, than have ever
been employed are now using with the most cheering
and encouraging success to impart religions nstruc
ton to the slaves. Several of our ministers doro,a ,
great portion OF their time and strength in this depar
ment of labor, and, there are not wanting MANY ra
marbabe examples on the part OF masters and mistress
es, and members in our churches, who have o;vep
themselves to zeal and devotion in this sefdenv
ing service, that show, most convncingy that if is
work that lies near the heart of our Southern bra.b
rem, and that they are not backward to undertake -
Pastors teel that the servant as we'll the master is
portion of their charge. In Carolina GEORGIA Al
ALBANIA, the most of their hearers and of their com
municants, in large number of the churches arc
slaves. The largest and most promising Sunday
schools, in several of the Southern towns are 6lla1
with colored children together in manv cases with
their parents who are associated with them in racaiv
ing the same religious instruction. We allude II
these interesting facts, going to show that both
ministers and people in the South have enlisted in this
work of labor and love with most commendahle and
unprecedented zeal and with spirit worthy of imita
ton by all who wish the promotion of the real wei
fare of the African Let US rejoice in these
things as the harbinger of better day about 10 dawn
on this benighted and long neglected class of ou
feow.men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-05

LOLA MoNTEz IN CALIFoRNIA-A correspondent
of the Plain Dealer, in letter from San Francisco
thus speaks of the famous Lola Montez, and her do
ings and sayings in that strange land:
"The notorious Lola MonteZ is now in this CITY
fascinating US with the Spanish Dance, and delight
ing us with dramatic history of her nrigues with
The weak-headed old King of Bavaria Truly, hers
has been chequered life. She has been politician,
and ruled principates and powers by the beauty of
her legs. She has snubbed editors, threatened Sena
tors with stiIeo, overawed theatre managers. kick
ed boots, dances for benevolent Objects and bets at
horse She attended the Pioneer races last Sun
day, armed with revolver on one hip, and raksh-
looking knife on the other. She bet $500 on mare
named Lola Montez, and won. Throwing into her
face flyer coming why don't yer, along kind
Of expression she said in true Moses sly le I'LL bet
five hundred on Lola that can ride her, and beat any
thing IN the State if DON'T d-n mep'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-05

$40 REWARD.
WE will pay for the apprehension and safe delivery .
w in any Jail, that get him agnin, 1Z&
(my negro fellows SAM Sam is about feet OF e.
inches high-dark complicated. He absconded few -
days snce and supposed he will make his back
A she county, N G. DORTCH BARNES
Georgetown, s. c., 18th July, '53 48f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-05

PLANO FORTES.
Q FINE ROSEWOOD PIANO FORTES, of su-E=sE-77-,
Q perior and fnish and warranted in everyffTk
particular. For sale at New FORK prices, by
]. ID. LOVE,
At his Furniture w srehouse Frontt
May 10TH Com, and Her. copy. A0-te
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-05

SAWS.
THE Subscriber has just completed his arrangements g.
i supplying the best CIRCULAR SAWS made, and f 8
keeping stock hand of all sizes. up to 60 inches.
Every Saw warranted and sold at Manufacturers prizes
]. NJ. ROBINSON.
Wilmington N. c.. June 18th, 1853 $50
R9-Commercal, Herald and New Era cory.
+ ARD.--In bbs. and kegs, for sale by
il June 2, 1866. FREEMAN & HOUSTON
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-05

A JAIL IN INDIA -Bayord Taylor, correspondent
of the New YORK Tribune, visited the Agra JAIL
Northern India, and among other things, gives this
account of the exercises :"
weaving carpets, singing the multiplication table
in laundering chorus TrelUe times trelUes,' sang
the monitor in shrill solo "One hundred and for
tyour burst out the chorus, in all Of voices
We went into the blacksmiths' shops: where the
prisoners, by refinement of punishment, were
made to forge their letters, themselves fettered
Seven times Sirteen, sang the solo, he raised his
hammer, g One hundred and tr0elre,' was roared in
answer, drowning the clang and bang of the iron.
In the women's department there was shrill tenn
pest of vulgar fractions the cooks recited astrono-
mical facts while mixing their rice. Even the hard
est confined in solitary cells, going
through their {" a-b-a-bs," through hole in the
door, to a monitor standing outside.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-05

NJ l.. RUM.-2O bbls. for sale by
IN. June Is FREEMAN s. HOUSTON
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-05

(OFFEE. so Sacks st. Domingo, Rio, Laguayra, Javw
~ and Mocha Coffee. for sale by
N1Brch %. FREEMAN Il HOUSTON. =
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04

regarded n base n he. The whole history
of parry movements scarcely affords more
discreditable spectacle than this. Here was n
man with the hoi stencil Of recreancy and trea
son reeking upon him--one who bad deserted
and betrayed tbo.e who bad confded IN and
honored him--deseriod them Too, when the We
nal motive was apparent TO alone who had
warred against, denounced and ihwarted the
democratic party. whenever and wherever he
cuuld-sncb a man taken up by that party,
honored for his infjelity and rewarded for his
renegadism. Far be it from US 10 question The
right ofevery free and independent mind 10 re-
can't former opinions when honestly convinced
of error In such case it is not a right merely,
but dufy.-But when a man has hadthe ex
pericnce OF this one in public affairs, when his
convictions have been repeatedly and emphat-
cay avowed. and when with brazen face he
asks for and accepts the bride in full view of
the worlJ,we have no language TO express our
loathing and contempt for such conduct. Men
of all parties are interested in preserving tho
independence and integrity of the government
agents. and when these are shown to be want.
ing. all petty thought of temporary advaosoge
should give way TO an indignant spirit of rep
rotation against the delinquent. In no other
mode can public virtue be maintained. The
Wings will have candidate in the field, and
We shall consider ii worth dozen ordinary
triumphs, if he shall defeat the democratic
nominee.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
Wing Meeting i'm Halifax.

At meeting of the wings OF Halifax Coun.
ty held at The Court House on the 25th dov
OF April 1853 Maj John S. Lewellen was
called to the Chair and Elisha Barksdae If,
appointed Secretary
Thomas }. Green addressed the meeting in
an able and eloquent manner, and moved the
appointment OF Delegates to a Convention to
be held at Pittsylv ania Court House on the
2s'h inst, for the purpose of nominating a
wing candidate for Congress vhereupon the
following gentlemen We're appointed viz:
VIM. Denis Col. Bergman G. Terry.
Nathaniel I Green, Col II Cabness, w w
Cablness, VIM. L Ownes, VIM T Ownes, Hon.
Thomas S. Flournoy Thee J Collins, Elisha
i5ai ksdalejr .,Charles S. Darlington, Thos Fox,
Richard Thornton Jr., VIM w Hurt. James
Howerton.D abney Cosby Jr, Rufus II Ownes
Thomas Leigh Jed Carter Jr., C Sontheren
William Early and John A. Chapel, and on
motion the following Resolutions were adopt
ed
1st Reso'red, That the wings of Halifax will
cordially support the nominee of that Conven-
ton.
End Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting ne published in the Danvile Registe,
Richmond Wing and Lynchburg Vireinian.-
JOHN S. LEWELLEN, Chm'n.
ELISHA BARKsDALE Jr. Sec'ry.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04

frame work, projecting about one loot above
The car, on each side OF hch Is placed a
shaft PARALLEL with The car on these shafts are
placed number Of wings. composed OF muslin;
and arranged something like the wings OF
wind mill These shafts are turned by bands.
connected to the Engine, and have the same
motion that Two wheels would have. If you
were TO stand between them, and put your
hand on the top oil each. and turn them from
YOU. There is rudler attached to the alt
end Of the float, consisting of four wings. two
horizontal, and two perpendicular. by means
Of which il can be turned either to the right or
left, upwards or downwards. When the
steam is raised, and the rulder inclined 10 one
side, the ship maves off majestcally and s'ead.
lily. in circular direction round the hall, the
engine putting away in fine style.
The inventor seems to have inpicl. faith IN
the practicabillly of navigating the air. and
says he has overcome every d 4culty, which
has heretofore existed. He says an aerial
steamship can be constructed for $4,000.
viii twenty horse power engine that will
carry 200 passengers, and run al the astonish.
ing rate of 100 miles an hour; and will make
a trip to California, and back with that mum.
Der passengers, in one week and rest one
day at each place.
He also says that he has one, now in PRO
cess of construction, that will be completed in
about three months, which will carry eight
nine passengers.
have thus given you brief outline of this
novel invention, which if reduced TO practical
use, will be one ofthe great wonders of he age.
WAsHINGToN April -. 1853. V. B.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
Thos. II. Daniel.

The Southside Democrat of the 30ih pub
fishes correspondence between The commit.
tee appointed n the iHte convention IN this
ciiy,io inform MIR Daniel fhis nomination, as
n candidate for the Board of Public Works,
and thai gentleman--in which The latter makes
known his acceptance. Mr.. Daniel expresses
his gratitude for The distinguished mark OF
confidence and favor'-acknowledge dds
trust" of his ability Ito discharge efficiently
the high and weigh,y duties Of the ofiice' and
declares his purpose. If elected. ITO dispense
en.handcd justice to every interest. and to
each and every section of the State.
"Tfe duties of Commissioner of Public
Works he correctly says,will be Of an exceed
ingly important and responsible character so
much SO, that our late State Convention which
assembled to alter and amend our organic law,
Incorporated into the Constitution, which has
since been sanctioned by The people, provis
ion requiring the organization OF new Board
of Public Works, to consist of three Commits.
sioners, TO be elective by, and therefore direct
ly amenable to, the people. To those who
may constitute that Board the most important
interests ofthc State will be confded, for upon
them will devolye in great degree the faith
tul application of the large amounts appropr.
aied to internal improvement purposes, and
upon proper honest and faithful discharge oil
their duties, will depend not only the success
of our internal Improvement poicy,b bat also the
welfare Of the tax-paying community"
For these reasons,ve prefer for the post one
more thoroughly identified and conversant
| with the interests involved and the duties to be
discharged than Mr.. Daniel can possibly be.
We dare say he has good reason to distrust his
ab'lity,and we are unwilling 10 impose task
upon him which he is incapable Of performing
especially as the public would suffer thereby
more than he.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
From the Winchester Republican
POrfer'S Air Shin.

Messrs Editors: went. las, evening to see
Mr.. Porter's Aerial Steam Ship, now on exhi
bilon in this city. 1t is quite a novel affair i;
and although it has not attracted general At.
tention. as yet. some scientific men who have
seen it. admit the practcabiity of navigating
the air.
The ship consists of Balloon, or Float
composed ofoiled silk, in the form of gimlet
handle, twenty fee, long. and five feet in diam
eter. al the centre, diminishing to sharp point
at each end. This is inflated with Hydrogen
Gas. which keepsit aAoat in the air. 10 II hor
lzontai position About three feet below the
Float is attached. (by chords from the ends
and sldes,) car, about one fourth the size of
the Float. bearing near resemblance, in form.
to weaver's shuttle. This car contains the
Engine and passengers. There ia SQUARE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04

The talented young editor of the Soulhside
Democracy whom we had the pleasure of greet
ing in the city few days ago, writing to his
paper, under date the 23rd ult. says:
Lynchburg is improving rapidly. Houses
are going up daily, and she seems to have
caught up the spirit of progress and enterprise
with freshened zeal and ardor The Virginia
and Tennessee railroad has been extended up
as far as Salem, and Lynchburg has already
begun TO reap from it golden harvest. Eve.
ry mile of its extension adds to her wealth.
The depot of the railroad IS one of the most
excel,nt edifces of the kind in the Union
! spacious and commodous, and equipped with
every convenience and appliance for saving
labor and time.
On the kind invitation of President McDAN.
TEL | took to day pleasant excursion on his
road as far as the Big Lick in the county oil
Roanoke. II was my hrst visit to that region
and mall the rapturous descriptions had heard
of the beauty of its scenery and fertility of its
soil. not to speak OF the hospitality of lis people
| and the beauty ofits ladies, was far from be.
ing disappointed.
Among the recent Improvements in Lynch
burg is the thorough retiment and remodelling
of the late Franklin (now Norvell) louise
Did | permit this opportunity TO pass without
abiding to it, would be doing not only inus
| tlce to the worthy landlord, whose efforts to
please his guests unremitting, but to the
city, to which, indeed, it is an ornament and
attraction.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
REVIEW OF MARKETS.
LYEcHBURG May 3 1853.

LYNcHBuRG May 1853
ToBAcco-The receipts Tobacco are increasing,
aud the Market is more animated for good and fine
quates--Common Tugs 25 to Soc. lower sales to day
for ordinary from Sd s., nnd for good and fine
from S. to 81. few hhds. good nd fine manufactu-
ring ofered-one hid. made by Mr. Lunsford of
Roanoke was bought by Messrs Oyler & Anderson at
S!3 25 do male by Mr. puliam, bought by Mes.rs.
Miller K Chrenseaw $24; and one made by MIR.
Wood Of Campbell bought by the snme ut $50 90.
WHEAT-Dull sales at 10 -, 80 for cook Red and
White
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
MIR. WOOttOn's Appointments.

john T. WooTToN, the Wing Candidate
for Congress, will address the people of APP
pomattox on Thursday the 4th instant. ut the
Court house, Court day)-and of Campbell at
the Courthouse the folio" ing Monday Court
day,) and of Lynchburg, Tuesday night, the
10Th inst
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
Another supply of New Goods

NJ Y End, 1853.
1--WE large mercantile firm in Richmond for who..
have been transacting business many years. Ian,
ing me regularly supplied with CHOICE GOODS from ,l
extensive stock. '''i
have just received an additional supply of
Indies Dress Goods of every description
Gentlemens' and Boys goods for summer wear
Every description of Cotton and Silk Hosiery,
Girls Boys and children's Hosiery of all sizes.
Shoes. extensive stock of all kinds, very cbean
Together with various other kinds of French EngrA
Italian. German and American Goods all of which Y,i
be sold for cash exclusively. an at small profits
JkO. J. PURVIS, Agt for Kent Paine & Kent
under the st lie of "Agt for j. s kentn
N. B.-I shall receive in few days an extensive a..
sortment of new and Fashionable Bonnets OF all kind
ma Gifts JNO. J. pITRVIS Az, a.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
SALT! SALTl

hHE factory filed Liverpool Salt, Bromilow Br.,a
DO do ground Alum Salt on board sb;,, n anu
liet augusta just received, direct from Liveynao g.,
Richmond Nav 4-3t @ %.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04

WANTED TO HlRE.-The subscrbtl.
W wish to hire for their work on the Va. & Tenn.
railroad, in the Mountain region of Va. number Of
strong men and boys for which liberal hire will be paid
iley nave had long experience in the management Of
negroes and are themselves large owners. Hired ne
groes VIII receive the same in every respect
mat they give their One of us can be IN
l.ynchburg, any time till the 10th of January at the
WASHINGTON Hotel, or at McCorkle Simpson 4 Jones
boys. SCOTT e, ADAMS
dec 25 dncts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04

Ss1SDf I'D. ID. Smith, will deliver his lec,nro
on the medical virtues and uses of Galvap;sn,
al the old 2nd Presbyterian Church. this fWadnaa,lan,
May At "'e ''i'i'e"'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
LADIES 8. CHILDRENS SHOES.
APRIL 22nd 1853.
C T. Or gle VI. UCKER,

EsPECTFULLY informs the Ladies that he has
N very handsome Stock of
Lodtes and Chadrens Shoes
OF the ve-y best make, which he will be pleased fun
nish to those in want OF good Shoes
April OBS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04

the stato. in bis day. Long may tbe before it
shall be given 10 tradition.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
Ludwell III. RrOw,,

1T U III,
CIVIL ENGINEER, DRAUGuTsn,
A N d VEYOR IAN,
OFFERS his services to the citizens of B.de..,
~ OF Lynchburg and will pay strict atten,ian -, and
business entrusted to him. ~ ~ any
ADDREss-LIBERTY.
up Bots
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
WI q liz RHS HOUS Sc.

M KS REVELEY Las the pleasure of nforlaing hpr
VI friends and the public, that she has taken this large
and commodious House, for the purpose of keepinga
First Glass Boarding House.
The rooms are large and comfortable and are desirable
in many respects for the accommodation of Families lie
string to board She gives unremted attention to
ny department OF the house. and spares neither time
expense to Supply her Table, and render her guests
Comfortable in every Respect.
Her long experience in the management of eslab
islmen OF this kind she would hater herself is sf
Client to secure her q liberal share of pnfronagq
ap 2l-dlm MARTHA A. REVELEY
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04

FAARBANK's PLATFORM SCALES.
oMd kNOWN-Severely tested-Always right
Ihe acknowledged STANDARD. Railroad, nay
COAL, and Farmers SCALES, set in any part of the
country, at short notice.
GEO.. C. EWING, Agent,
81 &c. Charles st. Baltimore
ap 30-d&clm NV H. NJ.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-04
u A n q R A MA

L A n d R A MA.
TNIIIS beantifn painting of Creat.o, and n E,
Il be open for exhibition. on Tuesday a Dvaegs~ll
Ord inst, md will continue in this CITY sb The
hibion every evening this week Door. "if. E1'
Canvass moves at o'clock "Wednesday and s',a a,
at 3 o'clock. q y ''iinenee
Admission 25 cents-Children half price. r..
Iiculars read small bills with the Programme ''r pa;
May 3-dlw ~
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-11-04

KEII-l-.. II I'll, 81 h.lI ~ Tie 20


4tN.Es' 0fMicn eN no the 4Olls!l
This lslloR- siii1ens. IS lie u. inns that
ae VII haYe II opportunity q addressing
you before the election, and We hope that
ae are hot addressing you ii vain. AL the
close of the Polls 81 Tuesday next The
question viii Sc settled and show II the
Wigs and Union Democrats 81 Yazoo have
done their DggYl 81 whether by neglect or
lukeWaFrnness they have permitted the
county 70 pass under the thraldon of loco
focoism Let Il Be borne ii mind tbat ne
are contending against a. enemy ever yig-
lent. active and energetic, and that pains
win be spared BY your opponents q defeat
you Remember chat ONE vorE may decide
the contest Then, Whigsl Freemenl 70
the Pollsl and discharge yonr duty to your
selves and your country.
Now il might seem suTpurdous to say
anything in addition to the above, in order
that the Union men Of Yazoo should be
stimulated to the discharge of tier dutyt II
has often been said Of the Wing party, By
our opponents, that let It be beaten ever so
much and often. nevertheless it Immediate.
y rallies under the same standard and is
ready for another conflict with undiminish-
ed zeal, and often with increased number.
Now. why has it been thus. that The Wings,
always undaunted By the-most discourag
ing circumstances, have been jealous and
unfinching ii defence Of their cause? No
other reason can be given but that their
faith is strong in-the truth Of their princi-
pies and the practical bearing Of those prin-
ciples upon the welfare Of the country, as
we'll as in the assurance that the usualplans
of concentrating their efforts meet with gen,
eral confidence and is the best possible mode
Of exerting an influence in such way as to
dishearten our opponents. encourage our
friends. and promote success This admit
ted, let US carry out or principles By Civ
ing our candidates not only our VOTES but
our active aid and influence.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-11-04

EI Yazoo City IS again alive. The
streets have for the last few days assumed
their old aspect of life and animation. The
fever, as an epidemic. has departed. There
are still re believe some cases occurring
among those that remained in town during
the prevalence Of tie pestilence, but Of a
milder form, which readily yields 70 treat
ment
We believe we are safe IN saying our eiti-
zens may now return with impunity. In
deed many Of them have done So. The
clear coli weather Of the last few days
seems to have entirely purified the atmos-
phere from disease
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-11-04
UnIon men! &c You Reaayl

On Monday and Tuesday next the con
test IL this State win be decided whether
Mississippi Is inaexibly true to her Union
taiish, d can be temporarily swerged from
her political integrity, by the arts, Or the
superior energy Of party whose tenets,
and whose practices are not in harmony
with her expressed and deeply grounded
sentiments. That Mississippi is Conserve
tive Wing in principle, cannot be doubted.
Our adyersaries know il and feel it, and
their only hope is incur snpineness, and
the success which is won BY superior actiyi-
" and exertion.
7.ey are thoroughly organized, and ac-
tive in their efforts 10 carry the State.
WI you let them do "a
You DAN. u 4ou WILL defeat them tri-
nmphansly.
TO do SO. see that you are ready for the
day Of election. See 70 4. that your aolOle
strength Is 6roughf b he polzsi Dothis. and
your victory is assuredly certain, from Gov
crnor down 10 Floater
There viii be all.sorts Of cunning devices
used 70 divide, and thus conquer you, on
some one Or other part Of the field. Resist
and disregard them Your invincible
strength is in your compact union. You
hare the strength Why not use it? why
allow yourselves 10 be wheedled into petty
divisions, for which your opponents will
laugh at you afterwards?
Nol-rather close up your ranks stand
shoulder to shoulder and make one solid
movement for your PnINcIPLEs and your
MEN, and the triumph is yoursl