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Proceedings Of the legislature.

Proceedings Of the Legisaturc.
SENATE Wednesday,, April 9th.
% members present.
Mr.. Lacey Reported from the com.
mittee on Judiciary.
Mr. Short Reported from Committee
on Lands and Levees.
Mr.. Derbes offered an act to incor-
porate subscribers to the Southern
paper mandatory: referred to COM
mittec on commerce.
The Assistant Clerk from the House
informed the Senate that the House
refused to recede from their amend
ments to Bill entitled ian act to di.
vide the State into Judicial Districts. :"
On motion the President appointed a
committee of Conference.
The Bill entitled IAN act tc extend
the charter Of the Mechanics and
Traders Bank was taken up and pend
ing the discussion the Sena.e adjourn
eduntil tomorrow at 8 o'clock, A. NJ.
HOUSE, Thursday, april 7th.-
The House met at IL o'clock Hon.
E. W. Noise in the chair. Reading
.Qsthe Minutes dispensed with.
Mr.. Ducros offered an act to create
an additional Justice Of the Peace and
Constable for the Parish Of St. Ber-
nard : referred to committee on Judi
ciary.
Mr.. Delesdicrncr offered an act for
relief Of d. G. Labatt referred to the
committee on Finance.
Mr.. Texada reported from the conn.,
mittee on Claims.
Several Bills from the Senate were
taken up and referred to the appro-
pirate committees.
Mr.. Marks reported from the joint
committee appointed to make arrange,
ments for the funeral ofthe late Isaac
johnson.
An act for the relief Of A. NJ. Gray
for damages sustained by the making
ofthe Raccourci Cutoff: passed.
An act to establish q general sys-
tenn for Banking in the State Of Louis
lana.
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His Holiness, the Pope, was to leave
Rome for Paris soon after Easter, and
the coronation Of the Emperor and
Empress will take place on the 10Th
Of May. The Holy See, it is said,
will obtain many important advantages
by this concession Of the Pope to the
wishes Of Napoleon. not the least o.
which will be the loan of ten or twelve
millions of francs to recruit the ex-
hausted treasury Of the Eternal City.
The Legitimists, however, are report
ed 10 be positively wild with chagrin
at this abandonment.
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y From the Deltas dispatches
we cup the following from Baltimore
April At is now reported that
Vaudeville Marigny, will receive the
appointment of Naval Officer at New
Orleans; Thomas c. Porter, Survey.
or; Dr. Hereford. Marshall. An
other appointments as above stated.
Maunsel White, Collector il. Car
man, Postmaster, &c
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Complimentary HALL.

A Complimentary Ball will be CIV
en- at the Rotunda of the State House
this evening, to their Excellencies the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Very extensive arrangements have
been made for it, and we doubt not it
will be brilliant affair. Our senti.
mental man will be on the spot with
his note book, and we hope that he
will in part redeem a promise that he
sense IN giving up the whole left side
Of the paper to complimentary notices
OF the young ladies exclusively, when
there is room full of the incest sort of
fellows cut out expressly to dance the
Polka. We can deem no occount q.
the ball, perfect, without proper no.
t'ce Of the young gents. Our reporter
promises to innovate upon ancient
usages in this particular, SO our male
friends may look out to see themselves
cnron'cled for the sundry accomplish
ments OF grace, eaze eligence and beau.
fy.
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The Jail at Chesterfield. South Car.
a, aIt., and was con1mett1y' detAfoSyse;dt.
The fire cut of all access to a portion
Of the building in which eight prison.
ers were locked up in their cells, and
there = being no means Of rescuing them
from the outside, they all persisted in
the flames. Their screams as the
fre commenced to envelop them, says
a dispatch to the Baltimore American.
was truly awful. to
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

70 Avery large meeting # "the
Friends Of Civil and Rslio jous Liz
ty" was held in the Tabsrnae1e.
New York. on the evening Of the 28d
ult., to welcome home to- The United
States Father Gavassi. the celebrated
Roman patriot and orator. whose miss.
ion, he says, is to preach against the
Popish system. His reception BY the
immense audience il. described as most
enthusiastic. We have no space for
an account Of the proceedings more
over we have no fancy for religious
agitation. The personal appearance
Of Father Gavazzi is thus described
by the Times:
Father Gavazzi was attired in the
habit of the order to which be former
ly belonged--Saint Barnabas. It con-
sisted Of a long black capeless cloak
with cross in red worked upon it on
the left side underneath he wore a
long black sultan with cross upon the
breast also, medal.-silver we judge.
The Rev. Father is Of a good height
somewhat stout-----has q strongly
marked italian cast Of countenancc,
long black hair, with a general express
sion denoting q very high order Of in
telligence.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

THE undersigned would respectfully in
i form his friends and the Public, that
he has taken the store lately occupied by
L. Grandprd, where he perports doing al
kind Of work In bis line Of business, such az
repairing Clocks, Watches and Jewelry, he
is also fitted up TO manufacture gold and sill
yer ware, Jewelry, cane mountings, &C., in
the nestest style, and with the utmost dis
patch. lapril 1mo.l
B. G. DELARODERIE.
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~A council Of the most eminent
clergymen belonging t. the society Of
Jesults, in this country, convened at
Georgetown College, D. O., during
Easter week, for the purpose of send.
ing delegates to Rome. This council
assemblies about once in three years
for similar purpose.
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The Eight Wonders Of tho
World.

LIST, Cleopatras needle.
End, Mark Anthonys nose.
Sd, The Comic Mules.
18th. Madame Alboni, in her Mezzo.
s4ooraiao part.
9th, The Pillars of Hercules.
9th, Professor Muzzi in his wonder.
ful feete Of Transforming an egg into
an apple.
1th' sherman's patient leg.
9th, The Infant Drummer who ito
use an expression in the small bills,
gives with thrilling effect the electric
fash Of nature"
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On Laara Srst, 6ef,oses Leteystts 4 Third.
DEGS respectfully to inform his friends
- and the public generally, that he has
just returned from New Orleans with q
splendid and well selected assortment Of
Spring and Summer Goods for gentle.
Wep,a cl9thinG which he otfsEs ~ tn most
where. mar aneam
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

Mr.. Freeman Hunt, the able editor
Of the Merchants Magazine, is engag.
ed in preparing for the press a Com.
prehensive Cyclopedia Of American
Commerce and Industry.
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1t is said the Duchess Of Orleans is
about to contract morganatic marriage
With an aid-decamp Of her late con.
sort and also that the Countess de
Montijo is about to marry again.
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A DEMOCRAT.

The grand jury Of Philadelphia have
presented the improperly of reporters
being allowed to publish evidence TAX
en- In preliminary examinations in muir.
der cases.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

4 W the0Se tv's0 t0eSU 20 SPccHE1LE, or
ac|so a0isA a good Home Cheap.
ARKANSAS LANDS
On credit Of Five years, at 81 IS per Acre.
TRANSFERABLE BEFORE PAID.
THE undersigned respectfully calls the
l. attention Ut every person, DESTROYS Of
purchasing Lands, to the very liberal Offer
Of the State Of Arkansas. The general
Government gave to said State 100000
acres Of Land for Internal Improvement,
allowing the Governor Of the State to ap-
point agents to select those lands finn all
the lands owned by the general Govern.
ment in the State. The Governor sppoin.
ted the best judges of land in the State 10
select and locate the lands which has been
done and located on the best cotton lands
in the. State. By act of the Legislature
those lands which have not been sold, are
now offered tat 81 Is cents per acre, on q
credit Of one, two. three, four and five years
bearing an interest Of 8 per cent on each
installment until paid. Allowing all per.
sons Of age male u female, rich or POOR ia
purchase without security. The urdersigned
has examined nearly all Of thoss lands and
has received at considerable trouble and
expense full list Of them; hs he's also
blank applications and notes gotten up in
proper form. for purcbasing those lands
he offers bis services g an aeeat 70 pur-
chase any Of those Lands which have not
,een sold. Persons wishing to psscbass
hose lands will pleass call 1t B. E. Hutch
son, and Co.'S. livery stable and will show
he lands and give I'll information relative |
0 said lands. ! will remain here but few
ays. SAMUEL B. DICKINS.
Land Agent for purchase Arkansas State 4
and. Baton Rcuee. Ia April 4 Nv
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

WGov. Crosby, of Maine, has ap-
pointed Thursday, the 18th inst, to be
observed in that State as a day Of pub
lie humiliation, fasting and PRAYER.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

A BRICK House in Spsnish-town lately
n occupied by Capt. Kent. Il il sisus-
ted in aplesant locality sDt hss ~ ne con-
veniences Of q family residence. Apply d
this office or of F. Krctx on Churchstfeet.
fApsil 5tfl
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

q Dates from the city of Mexico
OF the 10th ultimo, informs us that
Santa Anna has been elected President
by a large majority.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

A correspondent of the New York
Mirror names the Hon. Edward Ey.
erett Is candidate for the presidency
in 1856.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

NO F19mter1 and Othef9,
i WOULD beg leave to csll your atten-
= ton now, and 1t the opening Of the
coming season to my large and exceedingly
cheap stock Of Domestic Dry Goods which
Notwithstanding the heavy advance Of Dom.
estes, and every class Of negro wear, am
enabled to sell at low p,lces; I am now re-
eeiving and will continue to receive week.
~ through the season fresh supplies Of No.
Goods Of this claGn, Ill ask Il ! call
mar 20-y w. D. PHILLIPS.
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wIOHN G. WIRE, Corner Of Canal
cd Charter streets, New Orleans, is the
only authorized Agent for this papes6n that
city. any business with this paper can be
: transacted through him, and his receipts for
subscriptions, advertisementsSor., will be
valid.
". B. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is the authorized agent for this
paper in the cities Of Boston, New York. and
Philadelphia, and is duly empowered to take
advertisements and subscriptions at the rate
required by US His receipts will be regarded
Is payments. His Offices are-- BosroN, Scol-
lays Buildings; New YoRx. Tribune Bull
dings; PHILADELpHlA, N. W. corner Third
and Chestnut streets.
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~ Tssasusss - yosfe q r. -
lisved thak H. rsceipls. iate - TSfoGsy
q ~ elsoo q IT, egfpoht 11es ydle 9wil
nj vary much from TAirteon 1
dollars (1i3 ,Oo0) and q sbu lDwo1
appsoximate to the samO smooH I6ovines
bsfhaps small balance a han&.
TIE following estimate viii snhraes the
amount 70 BE- provided fos, FL ~ nsxt r.
cal year, and can BE- met without altering
tn nate 81 tSxes collected during the past.
CITY Hsli, sl,sss %
First installment due
on Magnolia cemet'y 1920 90
New fire engine for
1st Ward 200 90
Appropriation for Ar
tesian well - -.-. 1850 90 $3.50 90
Salaries Of officers
Of all kinds includ.
ing com. for collect.
ing ard disbursing 1880 90
Streets. for material
and hauling 81 200 o.
For lanpr 200 90 240O 90
For Paupers 1000 90
Small matters not enumerated say 1000 90
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

% Mrs. Cass wife Of General Cas-
died at Detroit on the 31st ult.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

Dlouglhs, 50 Han + Speass, for sale BY
j sb-ll-tE 1HO6 HkENDERGAST.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-04-08

TO Cotton Rslanters, Petit Culph
i Cotton Seeds, for sale by
eb-11tf. THOS. PRENDERCAST.
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An account, presented BY Mr.. Dortch, for
keeping and nursing pauper, Hiram Curry,
was presented and on motion, referred to the
pauper committee.
The Treasurer and Collector, submitted
his Annual Account with accompanying
vouchers, which, on motion were referred
to the Finance Commsttee.
On motion, the Board adjourned.
JOHN: R. DUFROcQ Mayor.
0. BAEBEE, Clerk.
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Sweet Ctder.-A very choice article
~ Of New York Cider, Just received and
for sale at retail by
mar. 30th JosHuA BxAL
Wamted--A 3uatiou a. Wet nurse
w Apply at this Office. The applicant
can do any kind Of house work.
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correspondence
WYrnryrLLr. april 25tb. 1853.

WyTngyrILE. April 25tb, 1883.
Col Thos. J. Boyd, Dear Sir:--inpressed
with the importance of selecting gentle
men for Commissioners OF Internal Improve.
mepts in Virginia. whose capacity and fideiity
to the interest OF the whole State ht them LOT
the office, we. the unde signed. earnestly re-
q,.est YOU at once to announce yourself can
didale In making this demaud upon you we
are not unaware of the personal sacrltce 10
" hioh il i'll subject you; nor are We unlni"rm
ID as 10 your devotion to The cause oil lneraai
improvements in The State, and to the compile.
lion cf the great schemes which nave already
been commenced aud are now IN progress
Believing that you. in discharging the respon-
,ible t'nties of the Office will look with the ut
most vigilance not only to the interest OF sec.
fion Of The State, but 10 the development oil
he resources of the whole State, and to the
permanent welfare and prosperity ofthe Com
nonwealth, we trust you will not disregard the
call which is now made upon you. With great
expect, We are your ob't servt's,
HUGH SPENCE.
GEORGE STUART. SR.
DANIEL BROWN,
HENRY M. JONES,
J. II. STUART,
JAMES X. JOHNSON,
JAMES l.. YOST,
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THE ATMOSPHERIC ExpREss.-We noticed
the other duy that company was about to he
formed in Boston, to lay down line of tabes
or pipes between cities. through which, by the
aid ofthe atmosphere, mails and packages were
to be despatched with the speed of the wind.
Theinvention in Boston is claimed by Mr.. J. o.
Richardson. In the Richmond Enquirer OF
few days ago Lorenza Sibert, OF Shenando.
ah county, claims that the invention is his; but
we seeby Philadelphia paper that it is claim.
ed that James Splcer, ofPhiladelphia, first in
vented il, and exhibited models in that city in
1881. No matter who invented it, let it be
tried, and if successful to the extent claimed
for it, in sending mails and packages, betw cen
distant parts, then let the honor and profit be
shared by the inventors.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05

FRANKLIN CoUNTy.--At a meeting OF tn
wings of Franklin held at Rocky Mou,
(court day. Jubal "A. Early and Gresham
Choice were nominated as candidates to rem
resent the county in the next House of Dele
gates. Both gentlemen accepted the nomins
ton. Maj. Early is one of the sounde,
thinkers and one of tho truest Wings in til
State and would make an invaluable member
Capt. Choice is highly respected and inte
hgent farmer and possesses much popularit
with his countymen. We are happy to hea
mat there is fine spirit with the Wings
rankin and strong probability that the
VIII succeed In electing their men.
~ democrats nominated Col. VIM A
and TeR Taliaferro.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05

GOVERNOR OF TENNEssEE.-The wings of
Tennessee have nominated Major G A. Hen.
ry, and the democrats the Hon. Andrew john
sen as their candidates for Governor The
democratic convention recomme nded ex-Gov
ernor Trousdale to the general government as
Minister 10 Mexico.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05

RECEIPTS OF GoLD AT TIE MNT.-The
Philadelphia Bulletin learns from the United
States Mint that the amount of gold deposited
there, during the month of April, has been
about four and half millions of dollars ga.
500 ,o0o)-not equal to the extraordinary de
posts of the month of March, but still quit
equal to the average. During the same perioo
the exports specie to Europe have been
about 1862, ooo-leaviog handsome surplus
in the country. The coinage for the same
month was in gold IS, 305,oS0; silver $4l9-
900. The amount of silver deposited for Apr
was So, $50 900.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05

INSPECTOR GENERALsHIp OF THE ARMY
II is stated that among the applicants for the
Inspector Generalship resigned by General
Mccall. are Captain H. L. Scott senior aid ~
Gen. Scott, Major w. G. Freeman. Col. Tho.
mas, and Col. w. w. S. Bliss. all of the stat,
ofthe army. There are also in the field Col
Steptoe. Col. G. f Smith, Captain Bragg, an,
Col. B. s. Roberts all of the line Of the army.
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r. NJ. CRAIG,
JAS. F. HOGE.
SYLVANUS FOOTE,
MATHEW AIKEN,
THOMAS WILSON,
THOS. G.. BOYD.
WYTHEvILLE, April 9th. 1883

WYTHEvILLE April 9th, 1858
Dear Slr:-On yesterday received your fiat.
tering letter, of the gath instant-,with n note nj
concurrence, appended, signed by several 9th.
or gentlcmen-urgng me to become a candi
date Tor the office of Commissioner Of the
Board of Public Works for the first DISTRICT Of
the State. have also received other commu.
nlchtlons, on this subject, from ci,izens of this
and other counties the District, ard have
also been urged by many in personto become
candidate for this Office. | have concluded
to yield to these solicitations of yourself and
others, and have had an announcement accor.
dn,gl " made in the Wytheville telegram
Published to-day. My engagements will pre
Vent me from canvasslng any part ofthe Dis.
tilct before the election; and must ,berecora
rely upon my friends to present to the good
people such claims as they may think hive
Tor the Office: Should it be my good fortune
to be the choice of the people ofthe District.
can only promise, in return for their k;nJnos.
and favor for so distinguished an honor
faithful discharge of the duties ofthe Office and
IN manner. as far as ! may be able. to ad-
vance the best interest Of the District and tho
Sta:e generally. '"'
Very respectfully
Your fiield and ol't serv,t
THOS. ]. BOYD.
TO DANIEL H. HoGE, ESQ,
i
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05
Death OfJudge Johnston

we are panied TO learn that Judge Edward
Johnson OF the seventh judicial district, died
on Monday last, at Pocah ontas Court House
where he was at the time engaged in the dis,
charge of his official duties The disease was
Pneumonia, which proved fatal in one or two
days after the attack.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05

A / Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Circuit
"A Court for Nelson County, on Monday the end day
OF May, 1853.
William n. Dickson, Plaintiff
Jacob j. Dickson, Nancy J. Dick son. Enoch D. Dick.
son, Madison +. Dickson, and Robert H. Dickson
Defendants,
The object of this suit is 10 have sale of all the es.
tate OF which John Dickson died and to have
the proceeds of sale divided among the Plaintiffs and
Defendants share and share alike according to the
of deed executed by said John Dickson 2s
Sept lS4l and recorded in the County of Nelson the
one containing 200 the other so acres and farm inhe
County of Carroll, State of Va. containing IA acres
with the slaves and personal property on said farm the
household and kitchen Furniture, and Cash hand
the date OF the death fthe said John Dickson.
ltappearng by afhdaviU that the Defendants Enoch
u Dickson, Madison p. Dickson, and Robert H. Dch.
son. are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is
ordered that they do appear hear within one month af
Ter "ue publication of this notice, and do what is
sary to defend their interest in this suit And that
copy OF this order be forthwith published in the Lynch
ourg virglnian pa Ter published in the city of Lynch
pnrg tor four successive wees-and that another copy
hereot be posted the front door ofhe Court House
OF 'hi' county, on the first day of the next County Court
ACopy-Teste
o. LOVING. C. c.
W. w. CABELL. ?. @. ma T. WiW
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05

DR. Beales Panorama and Diarama has been
IN exhibition Tor one or two days at Masonic
Hall. The painting is one of much merit, and
we would advise all to whom the opportunity
is now presented to see it.
See advertisement Of express train from
Liberty to this place next Monday.
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MIR. Wootton's Appointment

JOHN L. WooTToN. the Wing Candidate
for Congress. will address the people of An
pomattox ou Thursday the 4lh instant, at the
Court house,( Court day)-and of Campbell a,
the Coprt-house the folio. ing Monday Court.
day) and of Lynchburg, Tuesday night. the
10th inst.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05

I Mr. Diekeusins late number of "Honseho'd
Words" gives sad picture of The poPnla'
mind in EngisuJ and Wales. He says that ~
the two Countries there are no less than ok NIL
lions Of persons--or about enc third OF the en-
tire population. who can neither read nor write
This aggregate includes infants. Of eoorse,bnl
of all the children between five and fourteen
more than one half attend no place OF puhlic
instruction. These siatcmenfs.he adds, would
be hard to believe. # We had not 10 encounter
in every day life, cases of illiterncy which
would be startling. If We were not thoroughly
used 10 them Here is work for the Dutohess
of.Sufherland and her dainty eoadjuvanis. We
hope Mrs. Stowe will tell US oil about it,"her
she gets back from her wandrrings. He contn
ues
wherever We turn ignorance, mol always.
allied 10 poverty, siares us IN tie lace. II
we look in the Gazette at the list OF partner
ships dissolv, not month passes but some un
happy man. rolling nerhaps IN wealth, but "al
lowing in ignorance, is put 10 the exPermen
tum crucis Of his mark. The number OF petty
iurors-in rural districts especially" CA
only sign with cross. is enormous. 1t IS moi
unusual to see parish documents of great local
importance defaced with the same huriatng
symbol,by persons whose Office shows them
be not only men Of mark, hut men OF substance
We have printed already specimens ofthePar
tial ignorance which passes under the ken OF
the Post Office authorities, and we may venture
to assert, that such specimens Of penmanshiI
and photography are not To be matched IN any
other country in Europe. housewife IL
humble life need only turn to the file OF her
husbands bill TO discover hieroglyphcs which
render them so many arithmetical puzzles. IL
short the practical evidences Of the low ebb TO
which the plainest rudiments of education ii
lhiS country have fallen, aretoo common t.
bear repetition. We cannot pass through th'
street, we cannot enter place ofpubc as
sembly, or ramble in the fields, without tn,
gloomy shadow, of ignorance sweeping over
US. The rural population is indeed in wors.
plight than the other classes.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-05-05

NORTH CAROLINA DIAMoNDs.--Prof Shep
aro' while in Charlotte, N. C. the other day
was presented with diamond, by DR.. Lev.
en'no.po That gentleman had lately discov.
ereo II on his estate at Pioneer Mills: and tbi,
is.'ne second specimen of this precious germ