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The true Democrat., 1854-11-22

CAUTION TO THOSE ENTERING PUBLIC LANDs.-1t having been alledged to the Gener- al Land Office, that "some persons having ob- tained twelve thousand acres of the public do- main under the guise of the graduation law pas- ed at the last session of Congress, acknowledging that they have evaded the law on the ground that it does not require them to state when they design making the settlement under it, the Washington Star states that under the construc- ton which the Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner of the General Land Office put on the land in question, no such swindling en- tries will be patented. The construction of the act which these authorities announce is, that the reduction of price is to operate only in favor of three classes of persons:
 Frst-To persons who were actual settlers and occupants at the time of the enactment of the law, or such as may hereafter become such settlers who may be entitled to a pre-emption.
 Second-To persons who desire the same for his or her own use, and for the purpose of ac- tual settlement and cultivation. That is, where the land is desired for the immediate use of that particular person as afarm for himself or family, ard for no other use or purpose; and
 Thrd-To persons who already occupy or own land previously acquired, who may be de- sirous of securing public land adjoining that so occupied or owned, with view to the exten- sion of their present farm or plantation" No other person can rightfully avail himself of the provisions of the graduation law in this respect All entries made under other circumstances will be regarded by the General Land Office as ille- gal and therefore void
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22

A CoNTRAsT.-The population of the United States, in 1793, was little over 3,OOQOOO- The population ot Boston in 1793, was 1e,OOO, it is now 10000 The population of New York in the former year was 3,OO0, it is now over half million! Baltimore in 1793, con- tained population of l3,OOO! Baltimore now boasts of population of 10000. Philadel- phia in l793, contained population of Az, ,OOO: her population now is near by 100000.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22
j. ". CHEATHAM X CO.,.

w choice Wines Brandies and all kinds of Li- quors; Havana Cigars and fine Chewing Tobacco: Paints and Oils and all kinds of Fancy and Staple Groceries Provisions, etc, Napoleon, Arks.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22

"MATILDA,' correspondent of the, Hawsville Eagle, says that in a late trip which she took from Cincinnati to Cannciton, on the steamer Mansfield, she had to sleep on the floor, all the berths being taken by negro wenches
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22
DISSOLUTION.
THE firm of

'THE firm of C. c. Akin ds Co.,, is this day dssol- l ved by the purchase, by C. c. Akin. of the en- tire interest of j. Mc1enTy in the Fnl Fral. c. C. Akin assumes the liabilities of the late firm and is alone authorized to close its business.
 c. c. AKIN.
 J. McHENRY
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22

The undersigned having purchased of J. McHenry his entire .terest in the Frl Fral, the business will in future be conducted under the name of
 Sept. 27, 1854. tf c. c. AKIN.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22
II ATS.

t MOTHER lot of those fine hats have just been I1 opened at J. A. HENRY'S.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22
THE MISSES McALMONTS,

THE MISSES McALMONTS, A CADEMY for young ladies will reopen t5a on Monday the 4th of September, and close on 'ne 4th of July, 1855.
 Primary Class. = " " " s,o oo "''ond Class-lncluding Natural Philosophy, Mo-
 dern History of England and of the
 United States, Geography, Grammar,
 Rhetoric, Analysis, Arithmetic, and Fr.. Composition, $12 50 IT" Class Including Mental Philosophy, Moral
 Science, Logic, Elements of Criticism.
 Ancient History and Geography, Bo-
 tany, Geology, Chemistry, Astronomy,
 higher Rhetoric, Composition Alge-
 bry, Geometry and Trigonometay,
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22
English Dairy Cheese.

no, English Dairy Cheese.
 BOXES English Cheese.
 Received per wagon and for sale by NOV. l, 1854 RAPLEY. HANGER 6 co. W LITE SUGAR-1O bbis Powdered and 'n' ~ Crushed, received and for sale by "cV H. 1854 w M. B WAIT.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22
OUR WAGON IS HERE TOO, with ful

O and well selected of Boots, Shoes, etc., etc., con- ssnng in part of the following: l Case Gents Fine Calf Boots; z" " W.P '' '' <" '" Kip H '" 4 Mud "
 ' Boys fine Kip
 :: Mems Light Calf Shoes;
 " Kip Welt Brogans; = Boys = .
 Light Seal z pairs Gents Goat Slippers. ana for sale at NJ. OSBORN'S oct. 4 '54 Cheap Cash Store.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22
BY AUTHORITY. Public Acts of the Thirty-Third Congress of the United States.

the first session. which begun and held the
 ty or Washington, in the District of Columbia Mon day the 9th day of December 1s53 ended Monday the Eth day of August, 1854 FRANKLIN PIERCE, President. DAVID R. ATcHIsoN Pre-. sident of the Senate tempor LINN BOYD, Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
The true Democrat., 1854-11-22
JUST ARRIVED FROM THE
 EAST. M RS. JONES would call the

Rock and vicinity to her splendid assort- @ T ment of Millinery and fashionable Dress Goods, con- sstng in part of Bonnets of every description; also handsome assortment of plaid and plain Silks, De Lanes and Dress Goods of all descriptions; full sortment of the latest styles of Dress Trimmings; q large assortment of Cloaks, Mantles and Talmas of the latest style,
 Also one dog. pairs of Ladies' W hite, English Kic Boots; large stockof Kid Gloves of all colors and sizes: Embroderies of all description; Ladies' fash onabe Head Dresses; French Corsets; Ladies' Dress gaps and Riding Hats; Boys Caps; Gents Hats and Caps
 Mrs. Jones, thankful for the past liberal patronage of the ladies' hopes by close attention to business to receive a continuation of the same.
 October 4. 1854
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-01-25
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

SATURDAY, Jan. u, 1854.
\ communication from the Senate announced
the passage of sundry bills.
Committees made rcports--among them n
large number from the Committee of Roads, re
oive To Turnpikcs.
The Speaker laid before the House communi-
cation from the Secretary of the Bonrd of Public
Works relative to the progress and condition of
the Blue Ridge Railroad and Tunnel which was
laid ON the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Murtz moved reconsideration of the vote
by which the Temperance memorials were refer
red TO the Committee of Courts of Justice, in
stead of n spccil.l committee, declaring that he
was still of opinion thnt the Committee of Courts
wns the proper one for the subiect; but he was
disposed to give the friends OF Temperance full
opportunity to perfect their proposition after
their own manner and report it 10 the House.
After debate the motion to reconsider was lost
ayes 81, noes 60.
Intellectual motions were made by Mr. Koiner,
for daily evening session; and by MIR. Taylor,
of Ioudoun. that the House meet hereafter at
Ii o'clock A. NJ.
The following are among the engrossed bills
read II third time and pas led.
Senate bill to incorporate the Virginia Manu-
featuring Company for the manufacture of iron
machinery, locomotives, Ne, at the great Falls
of the Potomac, in Fairfax county.
Senate bill Incorporating the Coal Branch Coal
Mining and Manufacturing Company,n the coun-
ty of Putnam.
Senate bill TO incorporate the Virginia Manufac-
turing Company.
Bills were considered in their early stages.
On motion of Mr.. Smith of kanawha the House
adjourned
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-01-25

\. Cardinal than by the Va. Roads. Il con
formulation of the advantages or btn,ffs fhni
would result from the construction OF thu roa }
is 80 overwhelming when summed up that VIII
only attempt a sketch:
II passes through the very centre of the cot
ton region; through the best region OF water
power in Georgia, the Carolinas and sirgnia
valuable coal fields in y. e., near the Va llne'
an inexhaustible supply Of iron ore and timber; &
some valuable gold aud copper mines; skirtihg
nn extensive mountain region in \. C..suPerior II
is believed to any mountain region ON earth IN Ter
tility more productive in fruits aud the valuable
grasses And in my Judgment as to its snperi-
ority over Western Virginia; l am ful-
" sustained by an old and experienced Engineer
on Virginia aud y. c. works.
To the fyareIIer this will certainly be one OF
the most healthy and attractive regions IN the
Union.
will close, for the present, as my object is
mainly 10 call attention to the subject. hoping
this communication may be inserted ny conduc-
tors the press Mt the points most deeply inter
ested; believing also that work of such mug
nitude a ID general interest will promote rather
than dctract from minor or sectional interests.
With the noble example of liberality on the
part of some of the States IN granting charters
apparently adverse to their own interests, many
of which both in The North and West might be
cited as we'll az the recent charters granted by
South Carolina, which seem intended more for
the interest of n. {. and Georgia than 5. Cara
it is scarcely to be apprehended that there will
be found in the Caronas, Georgia or Virginia
heart so contracted. as to wish TO put IN embar-
20 upon natural advantages or to withhold from
any section the blessin Is designed for II by
kind Providence VIM. A. LENOIR.
FoRT DEFIANCE, n. C..
Jan,y 9TH 1854, {
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correspondence Of The Lynohburs vhginian-
WASHINGTON, Jan. Doth.

| AAsHINBInN, Jhns ~''h.
Mr.. Ewings resolution of inquiry into the es
pedieney of amending the constitution OF tho
| United States so as TO make the Electoral College
popular. aud not an arbitrary arrangement for
| shutting out the voice of one. half the people, Is
entertained, to the extent Of appointing JOINT
committee for its consideration.
The necessity for such change has long been
known and felt That instrume9t is not perfect
though a. a whole about as good as human agen-
ey could have made it. Alteration and amend
ment have always been guarded and slow. bnt
il is most strange TINT this inconsistent feature
shown in every Presidential election, should not
long ago have been expunged' by the party near
ly all the while in power and protesting 10 be
the party of the people. This il only ono OF the
many instances which might be adduced to show
the difference between den ocratie principle aud
democratic practice.
MIR. Pierce has issued his Proclamation, warn
ing all good citizens from engaging in expeditions
against Provinces at peace with the United states,
and calling upon all military aud civil officers to
help him ..orusb out" ibustersm. This looks
something like locking the stable after the horse
is stolen There il no doubt but that the large
expedition from California has accomplished all
il set out TO do Mr.. Fillmore was severely cen
snred for similar move, and there are many
who still persist in attributng TO him the sacri-
flee Of crittenden and his unfortunate companions
in Cuba.
We have distinguished arrival in the person
of Lucy Stone, Esquire, who opened her "Wo-
mans Rights" budget last night, and, notwith
standing the inclemency Of the night, had n large
audience. Dr. Harriet X. Hunt and the daugh
ter of Gerrit Smith were present also III Bloomer,
in the capacity of "bottle holders" She is re
ported to be very good speaker She did not
leave a .grease spot on the Declaration OF indie
pendenoe. and knocked out quite entirely the un-
derpinnne Of the rds of creation. When she
holds forth again, there will be general turn
out TO see and hear this "rdrd dpis." The dis
trct having become pretty well abotlonzed
by the appointment of breasts to public office
here, there are many TO be found who ympa-
thi2e with any of the isns, which are but suckers
around Iii parent stalk Parent, however, is not
exactly tha word 10 be use in connection with
Miss Stone. who repudiates any such eeakness.
The New York Herald, of yesterday traces
Gen Pierec's Buffalo, Freeso, Van Buren, letter
10 the possession of Cochrone, and calls that ndi
yidual to the stand. Having Offered a reward of
300 for the doenment-he probability is, that, II
in existence, it will finally see the Light A South
ern democrat, nj my elbow, suys, well and Not of
it," at don't signify no'c." AB. c.
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Philips on Evidence, 3 yol.., rev edition.
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Archibuld's Criminal Pleading. y.'ls edition,
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General Assembly Of Virginia.
SENATE.

SATURDAY, Jan 81, 1851.
Mr.. Shackelford, from the Committee on Ge
neral Laws, reported TINT II was lnexpedient to
appropriate ~2O, 900 as an endowment to Ran
dolph Macon College.
Several bills were reported, among them one
amending the charter Of the city of Wheeling.
A large number Of resolutions of Enquiry were
offered.
On motion of Mr. Grantham
Resoioed, That the Board of Public Works re-
port tt the Senate the amount paid Tor signing
aud filling up Coupon bonds, and 10 whom paid
designating The amount issued in each month,
with the compensation allowed since the com
mencement of the use of Coupon bonds.
Mr.. Thomas yesterday offered joint resou-
ton nstructing our Senators and requesting
Representatives in Congress- to procure n modi-
ication of the present laws, as to provide for
the satisfaction in scrip, of outstanding military
land warrants, which have been allowed by the
authorities of the State, excepting only such
shnll appear to have been frtudulently obtain
ed.
Mr.. Thomas called up the resolution and it was
agreed to.
BILLS PASSED.
To amend the charter of the Fredericksburg
Water Power Company,
Authorsing the Trustees of the town of Wood
stock to subscribe to the Manassas Gap Rail.
road Company.
Authorsing the Board of Public Works to
borrow $500, to be expended in completing the
Beverly and fairnont Road to the town of War
rcn in the county of Monongalia, and to build
bridge across Dunkard Creek ON said Road. Ayes
% noes |.
Authorizing the County Court of Culpeper to
levy tax on dogs
All the bills and reports on the calendar were
considered
On motion of Mr. White the Senate adjourn
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Hon. MI. Bayly.

III. s,.,ement that Mr.. 5asly was present,and
,.,.a az Secretary Of the meeting addressed by
Gov F,o,e in Washington, a few days ago. is
oon,r,dieted. Mr.. Bayly was an original Com
,,r.,,;ss man. and has consistently maintained
that position; and the part aseribed TO MN 10 'n'
Foote meeting was not needed TO prove h's us
satisfaction with the Administration. II no o'h'r
evidence were afforded,the disfavor INTO which ne
has fallen with the adherents OF 6en. Pierce
,.o,,a he sufficient. Like Cobb and Clemens
and Foote. the star of his political destiny has
r.lea. ms thai Of Van Bu,en, Pix and Marcy has
grown brighter Nevertheless, he has sh' ~h no
dsnos;tiou TO make terms with the dispenser "I
Executive tavors, and stoutly refuses 10 'oehu
the nregpant hinges Of the knee though
.tbr;ftr might .foow fawning." Last week'Mr'
u,,,has N New York Soft, undertook 10 rebuke
him, for congratulating Mr.. Cutting ON his anti
administration speech. The event If mus IT,
ported.
Mr.. Huphes--H did not look well TO see me
,.on,laman from Virginia do so, coming a. he did
-, H. state which named General Pierce To the
psl,;.nro convention, and stood god -father To
him no congratulation of the gentlemen VINO
Ind heen dealing denunciations against the Al
ministration IL, -
Mr. Bayly-Will the gentleman allow me
word Laughter .hor I'D
Mr.. Hughes am younger MEMBER anu
will. i III.
man d;stinctly.--I am not younger member. /
will congratulate whom please, without respect
10 the gentleman from New York,or the President
himself Cries of good, good
Mr.. Hughes am not contrasting the r'ghi 10
but the motive which prompted the |
action.
Mr.. Bayly again rose
Mr. Ash called TO order. a.,
-Beyly--Whath have you TO DO WIN my nv
tivelatTR .asFw -
On the conclusion OF Mr. Cuttings Seoohu
speech,we are told that Mr. bayly was even more
congratulatory than before. We shall not De
surprised to see the Enquirer reading him out OF
the party, shortly.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-01-25

Tur WAY THEY DO THINGS IN TENNESSEE
The last Knoxville Register announces that the
right of way for the Knoxville and Charleston
(Rabun Gap) Railroad, has been relinqn'si ed to
the Company by every mar in Bloont county
,hro.gb ,bose lands the route for the road passes
This is the proper spirit to be manifested by
those who would realize more directly than any
Others tl.e benefits of railroad communication
II would contribute something TO obtain them
The en,erprising citizens of Blunt profess to be
friends Of the road, and have shown their faith
by their works.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-01-25
The Accident at the mouth of North River

We alluded yesterday TO mn accident which oc-
CURED Saturday evening at the mouth OF North
liver, by which four negro men we're drowned
We learn since that white man by the npme ot
Paine was among those who jumped overheard
and was also drowned. IL appears that the boat
had safely passed over the Balcony Falls dam
and was approaching the falls below at the time
the escape from it was attempted by those who
were unfortunately lost Before rench'hg the
Falls, il was however, safely landed. We are
informed also that sytlnor Royal, youth OF
some IA or Is years, the son of II Indy who re-
sides in this city happening to be ON boardeAe't-
ed himself most conrageously in an attempt to
swim ashore Through the freezing watcr) with
the tow-line of the boat between his teeth, but
becoming entangled in the rope, he was obliged
TO let go, and with great difficulty extricnted him
self and reached the shore His conduct deserves
the highest commentator.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-01-25
Flush Times Of Alabama 4 Mississippi

A NEU BOOh-By a Virginian-Joseph G.
Bdidpin.
II il. PAYNE has just received, from th- publish
-. rs, another supply Of the above popular work.
Also
Nascenselus. by Cooper
The second War with Enga I'D by 7. lie ,dcy,
Golden DREAMS and Golden Reuies
The lleai II Sione.
HELEN Mulgraye; ar. 1esait Executor,hr.
Spring / me # Life,
Mcrhlaud 10y the AuthG. of Margaret Maitland,
Western Characters by Mcconnell,
Alcohol and the CONSTITUTION of Man.
slerh Mrs, Il, Oliver Byrne,
The Mnirin Ain, with 10000 References.
Descriptive Geometry, b, Srhnoer,
M,moir. Jourml, and Corresponds ce of Thomas
Mdore-Edned by the Right Hon. Lord John Rnss
eli, NJ. i.
New Book f4r til Baptist,
Memoir 81 hey. d. ouimn Judson,by Finncs Way
Lind
J, iarsan Notes on Virginia edition,
Ii NJ. Herndon'- Survey Of The Amazon.
ian 25-i@ Express copy.
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MISCELLANEOUS Items.

The Louisville Courier contains notice Of II
religious revival in an unusual plaee--the peni-
Tertiary of Kentucky. On the third Sabbath IN
December several Ministers attended ut the
Chapel. by the request of the keeper, and utter n
short discourse several of the prisoners made u
public profession of their faith; and IN the after
noon several persons were baptised in pool
within the prison wall.
Our readers will recollect the particulars of a
horrible case in South Carolina, IN which two
white men, named Thomas Motley and William
Blaekledge hunted down runaway slave with
bloodhounds, and then put him to death by the
most prolonged and cruel fortunes. These hends
were brought before the Court of Appeals at
Charleston on Monday last, and after the motion
for new trials had been dismissed were sentenced
to be hung, by judge O'Neal on the Bird day of
March next. rHF .#
A very interesting geological fact, if the truth
of it be confirmed, is the recent discovery in the
Suabian Alps, Of number of perfect human
skulls, in the same formations that EXHIBIT the
remains of the mammoth This would seem to
establish that existed at the same period
with the mastodon aud other of the huge anteli
luvian animals,
The Council of Fredericksburg have ordered
'that the Finance Committee be authorized to
issue scrip of the Corporation of the denomina-
ton of 81 and - to the extent of 81 500; 10 be
ting the same in the place of the larger bonds of
the Corporation.
The number of soldiers engaged in the War Of
the Revolution was 23l ,79l. OF this number
there are less than fourteen hu bred now
living whose ages must average nearly ninety
years. Seventy three have died during the past
year, and should this mortality continue, with the
natural increase as they advance in years, but Il
short period will eapse when these venerable
octogenarians will be known to us only in history
General Robert Campbell who was appointed
by President Pierce, without any application on
the part of Gen. c.. the commissioner to run the
Mexican boundary line, is at present in Wash
ington The General has discharged the duties
assigned to him within the time designated under
his instructions, has expended less money than
appropriated and he was entrusted with, and
he has paid the balance to the Government. This
is a remarkable case, and worthy of the best day.
of the republic.
Governor Broome, of Florida, has issued or
ders To Brig. Cen Johnson, of that State, to or
ganize his brigade, in pursuance of an act of the
Legislature providing for the final removal of the
Indians by force, if necessary.
SANFoRDs ENTERTAINMENTS at the Masonic
Hall are attended by crowded aud fashionable
audiences and received With unbounded applause
We have never seen finer audience in Lynch
burg. than greeted his opening exhibition, Mon
day evening--nor one that seemed better satisfied
with the performance.
HER PLACE OF NATIVITY. Mowatt, the