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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
Renoomter in Charlottesvine.

We publish the account of this affair from the
Jetfersonian Republicans:
On Monday last, (oourt day. at o'clock, I.
NJ. there fight at the Monticello House and
ON the street in front of IL, between Mr. W. l..
Garth and Mr.. ID. w, Fleurnoy, III which bow
ie-knives and pistols were used Both gentle
men wounded in several parts OF their bod
les, and one of them, Mr.. e., was shot in the h1t
breast by pistol ball. three of his wounds
quite severe and dangerous; his physicians, how
ever, think the chances are equal for his recoy-
cry. The wounds of Mr.. L. arenot of danger
Gus character. Mr.. f., soon after the occur
renee, was taken into custody and lodged in iail,
till the next day, Tuesday, when he was brought
before Daniel Parrow and Thomas l.. Fsrgish,
Esqs., in order that the subject might be inves-
tigated. William J. Robertson, Esq,by request,
acted for The Commonwealth and Alexander
Rives and VIM, f. Gordon, Jr., Esq, appeared
for theaccused.
Before the examination OF witnesses commene-
ed VIM. T. Early, Esq, stated that he had been
requested by Mr.. J, w. Garth to say, that in
making an affidavit on yesterday, before n mag
isirate he did not fully understand the meaning
and purport of the words used in the warrant, and
by which Mr.. Flonnoy had been arrested and
was now in custody. There was desire
wish oa the part OF sho friends of Mr. w. f.
Garth to have Mr.. 4. prosecuted; fine fight was
a fair one and he desired to withdraw his aiii-
dayit. Mr. +. l.. Parish said, as he did not wit
ness the fight, he had requested Mr. Garth to
make affidavit to the fact. SO that Mr.. Flournoy
might legally be taken into custody. Nr. Rob
ertson said the affidavit had been made, and
the subject was now before the court he did not
think il had the authority To to dismiss the
rant, but must proceed with the examination, and
hear the evidence of Witnesses
Only two witnesses, Mr.. j. W. Garth and Mr.,
Darlington, TESTIFIED to seeing the commence
ment OF the fight, and various others to only parts
oft We DO not think il ne oessary to give the
evidence elected in the course of the examna-
ton. The counsel Submitted the 10 the
Magistrates without argument, who immedis te-
ly decided that Mr.. Flournoy should be disoharg-
ed.
We are happy to state That all bad feelings
connected with this unfortunate affair have pass
ed away and the parties have become reconciled.
We express our sincere wish,In which Mr.. Flour
noy,in common with entire community unites,
for the speedy restoration OF Mr.. Garth to bis
ual health"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
No. XIII.
COL. HAWKINS To COL. MONROE.

NASHINHTON, Mhfcn oU-O CLOCK.
Sir have just received yonr note enclosing
one from Mr.. Cutting to Mr.. Breckenridge, which
was shown to me the 2Sth instant by Mr..
Maurice, and which, in my Judgment, could not
be received, as | considered "A challenge then
pending between the parties, and it would in
volve an improperly to receive it before the de-
livery of my principals response.
will deliver MIR. Cuttings note to Mr.. Brock
enridge tonight, and hand his answer to you in
the morning.
have the honor to be, with high regard, your
obedient servant, j. Il. HAWKINS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11

The correspondence between Mossrs. Breckcn-
ridge and Cutting, and their respective friends,
given in another column, will attract attention.
It presents some new points for duelistio casu
lists to consider. The judgment Of plain mind
would be that in their anxiety to get the advan-
tage of weapons each of the honorable gentlemen
INDUCED is something very like quibbling. Better
thus though, than TO have made Of themselves
subjects for the coroneri
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No. TX.
col MONROE TO COL. HAWKINS.


WASHINGTON, March 30, 1854.
Sir In reply to your note of this date, l have
Il e honor to say, that in my opinion the mis-
apprehension to which you allude has arisen
from misconception of the exact character OF
Mr.. Cuttings original note.
On referring to that note, find that Mr.. Cut
ting uses the following language: "ln the course
of the debate in the house this morning, In re-
ply to what | considered to be legitimate crit
eism upon YOU argument you asserted that what
| had said was false. now call upon you to
retract this assertion, or make the explanation
due from one gentleman TO another"
am not able to regard this in the light of a
challenge, and am confident j, was not so re-
garded by my principal, nor did it seem to be so
considered by Mr.. Breckenridge in his reply of
the same date.
To enable me, however, to speak with certainty
on this point | wish to confer with my principal,
and will apprise you of the result OF that con-
ference to morrow morning.
have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
JAS. MONROE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
The Cutting and Breckenridge Difficulty
THE CORRESPONDENTS COMPLETE.

We copy from the Herald what Purport' 70 oe
the entire correspondence which passed between
Mes-rs Breckenridge and Cutting and Their sec
onds in reference to their late squabbe IN the
House of Representatives. e
II NAV he doubted whether the position %
either of the parties To this controversy Is better
ed by the publication of the Correspondence
The letters appear to have been furnished iol
publication by Col Hawkins, from which we
infer, that breckenridge and his friends think
they have rather the advantage in the quarrel as
IL stands.
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No. j.
MR. CITING TO MIR. BkE1kENKlDOE,

WASHINGTON. March II, loo4'
Sir: In the course oil the debate in the House
this morning, in reply to what considered to be
a Legitimate criticism upon your argument you
asserted that what | had said was false
| now call upon you to retract this assertion
or to make the explanation due from one gentle
nan to another.
This will be handed to you by my friend Mr..
Maurice. who is authorized to receive your an
swer and to act for me.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
L. b. CUTTING.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11


Speaking of the Executive communication to
Congress recently, relative TO Cuban outrages
upon American commerce aud rights, The New
York Herald saws il embraces tho detailed par
ticuars of some fifteen OF sixteen different cases
in which our citizens have been wantonly aud un-
justly imprisoned and deprived of their property,
our flag insulted our mails overhauled, and eS-
listing treaties openly violated and set at deli
ance. The correspondence runs back for Pc
Rod Of nineteen years. aud if Congressman do
not find il sufficiently strong to make ont case
against Spain il will be wonderful esempliiios-
ton of ferbearanee under disagrceahle circum-
stances The President, il is said soon expects
to receive answer from the Spanish govern
ment, positively refusing to aceede to the de-
mands made with regard to the Black Warri-
or affair, together with information that England
and France have despatched strong fleets to re-
inforce their squadron in the West Indies, thus
carrying ont the terms of their secret treaty TO
uphold the Spanish dynasty over Cuba. In the
meantime, what will be done 10 strengthen orr
squadron in that quarter. The japanese expe-
dtion has absorbed large portion of our naval
force, seamen cannot be procured at the present
rates of compensation to man the vessels lying
idle in our ports, and nothing is being done TO
Immediately remedy the evil and prepare for the
threatening struggle by our imbeec ndministrn-
ton. All eyes arc upon Congress--what Will
they dol
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11

We have had the pleasure eff welcoming TO
Lynchburg Mr.. WIN. Il. BARBEE the sculptor,
whose FIRST works of art have elected such cor
dial admiration from all who have seen them
He brings with him his Psyche, his first and only
attempt ia rHarble--a sweet and beautiful pro-
electromagnetic without model without &C
quaintance with works of sculpture, and without
the manual skill w4feh practice gives. No one,
remembering these disadvantages can look upon
it without feeling that its author possesses ge-
Mus of the highest order-snd that time and
teaching are alone wanting to give him place :
mong the very first artists of the day. 1t did not
surprise tol,ear that. when the cherming little
Psyche made her appearance in Washington. the
other day, effer of $500 was made for her
Mr.. b. leaves about the lst of May for Italy,
His friends anticipate for him career of honora,
bic distinction m the profession to which he is a
bout to devote himself. Psyche may be seen to.
day at the gallery of MINIS 81 Tanner.
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the interest of the entire State. and particularly
of the western portion Of it, To get rid of slavery
as quickly a. possible with safety 10 The state
and Justice to the masters, and that the way 70
bring it about is for tho influential editors OF
Wheeling to grapple the question manfolly, aud
strengthen the public opinion Of the Western
majority in favor of gradual emancipation.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
No. XII.
COL. MONROE TO COL. HAWKINS.
WASHINGTON, March 30, |

'
Sir: In answer to your note of this date, re-
ferring me to Mr.. breckenridge of the q III inst
to Mr.. Cutting, | have the honor to enclose to
you the reply which Mr.. Cutting made to that
note the next morning, and which, when then ten
dered to you, you declined to receive, and which
beg leave TO request you will now present to
your principal.
remain, with assurances of high respect, your
obedient servant JAS MONROE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
NO. XIV.
MIR. CUTTING TO MIR. BRECKENRIDGD.

WASHINGTON, March 81, 1854
Sir: Your note of last evening has been had.
ed TO me by Colonel Monroe.
take pleasure in acknowledging its receipt
and the qualification feel that the causes which
originated the correspondence referred to in it,
have ceased to exist. Rcciprocating the senti-
ments of regret that any misunderstanding
should have taken place, and of satisfaction at
its happy explanation.
romain, very respectfully, your obedient SER
want +. b. CUTTING.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
No. III.
No. III.
MIR. CUTTING TO MIR. BREGKENR1DGE.

MIR. CUTTING TO MIR. BRECKENRIDGE.
WASHINGTON. March %, 1854.
Hon. J. c. breckenridge:
Sir: your note of last night in answer to mine,
was handed to me at too late an hour to admit
then of reply.
The expression to which you object was ap-
piled by me in the course of what considered to
be Il legitimate criticism upon IA part OF your ar
gumcnt, and was not intended to be personal in
its character nor in my opinion, when consider
ed in connection with my remarks, does it justly
admit of that construction.
| therefore have to reiterate the demand al
ready made.
Very respectfully your obed't serv't
+. b. CUTTING.
This letter was shown by Mr.. Maurice to
Colonel Hawkins, who declined to receive it.
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No. XI.
COL. HAWKINS TO COL. MONROE.

COL HAWKINS To IO14. MUNKOE.
WASHINGTON, March 30, 1852 O'Clock.
Sir As you inform me in your note of this
date, that neither the Hon. Mr.. Cutting nor your
self considers his original note challenge to
Mr.. Breckenridge, but merely demand for YER
bal explanation of language used in debate, |
have merely to refur you to Mr.. Breckenridge's
note to Mr.. Cutting of the Doth of March.
remain, with assurances of high esteem, your
obedient servant. j. Il. HAWKINS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
No. X.
COL. MONROE TO COL HAwKIN

W ASHINNIVNi NIuIUH oV' INof'
Sir: have the honor to apprise you that, on
comforting with my principal, | am authorised to
say, that the view taken by me of Mr.. Cuttings
orr gnal note, as expressed in my note to you last
evening, is correct
have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
JAS. MONROE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
FRENCH WORK,
IN
Lace and Muslin Goods,
18th APRIL, 1854.
GE0R G. E NJ. RUCKER

kNEELS that in justice to himselG-the L,d,c, !
L Gentlemen buying French Work sbould i
where splendid assortment may be found. Hs
specially asks their attention to the magnifcent n,
mem he has jus, opened comprising the following ID
viz:
Maltese Collars, Every beautiful and new st,lesA
do. do. & Sleeves, Gin sets, very beau1
presents.)
Muslin Collars and Sleeves, (great variety)
d" Chemisettes and do. {" y
Cambria Collars and Sleeves, {" -
Mourning Collars, Chemisetles & Sleeves ( ereat yar
Eabroideredend Scolloped Shear Lawn Hankf,
And great variety of French and Scotch Work
orally all of which will be sold on he most reason
terms. AMI a.
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No. H..
MIR. BRECKENRIDGE TO MIR. CUTTING.
WAsnINGToN CITY. March q. 1851.

WAsnINGToN CITY, March 81, 1854
Sir: Your note of this date, by the hands of
the Hon, James Maurice, is this moment receiy-
ed.
The word to which you except having been
founded on one personally applied by you to me,
which | considered improper and offensive can
not be withdrawn while the cause Off remains.
Respectfully; your obedt serv't,
JOHN G. BRECKEERIDGE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11
MIR. CUTTING TO MIR. BRECKENRIDGE.

WASHINGTON, March %, 1854
Sir have the honor to acknowledge the re-
eeipt of your note of this morning, in which you
refer me to your friend, Colonel Hawkins, "to
arrange the terms of our meeting
My friend, Colonel Monroe, whom have eho-
sen for that purpose, will confer with Colonel
Hawkins on the subject.
have the honor to remain, your obedient SER
want,
+. b. CUTTING.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11

We understand That Nh. Thos Sharp, the en-
ergetic and popular superintendent of transporta-
ton on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad has
resigned his post and that Nj. Il. II. Gill; at pre-
sent, we believe, superintendent on the Central
Road, has been elected by the Beard of Direc-
tors to succeed him.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11

The absence Of the junior editor in attendance
at the Charleston Commercial Convention, and
the consequent occupation by the senior with the
business affairs Of the Office, will account for the
lack Of editorial matter in this number Of the Nir-
ginian. The same cause must stand as our apol-
ogy-whenever any is needed--until the return
of our absent associate.
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OBITUARY.

Died. the 9Th of March, in Pittsylvania
county, after Ii lingering illness in the 18th year
of her age, Miss ANN p. Tucker, daughter of the
late Calt. Nelson Tucker. decd.
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MIR. BREcKENRIDGE TO MIR. CUTTING.

WASHINGTON CITY, March %, 1854.
Sir: Having received your note last night at a
very late hour had no time to consult friend
to whom would refer the Hon. Mr. Maurice, to
embrace the alternative offered by your note, and
arrange the terms of our meeting until this NOR
ming.
My friend, Colonel Hawkins, will present this
note, and act for me in the matter.
| have the honor to remain, your obedt serv't,
JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE.
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No. VII.
col. HAWKINS TO col. MONROE.
"a ...,,,,-eroS March %, lS54-lU =. NJ:

col. HAWKINS TO col. MONROE.
WASHINGTON, March %, lo3i-io =, NJ;
Sir i. have the honor 20 acknowledge inc re-
.eint of your note of this date
fharo .eens 10 he a misapprehension as TO the
.oIat;ye nositons of Mr. Breckenridge and the
i Hnn Mr.. Cutting. ,Ir. Breckenridge | am
confident conf considers himself the challenged, not
idea i that my principal occupied any other atti-
tude. .o;o,,o that
the rights appertaining by custom 10 the ehal-
lenged party belong to Mr. breckenridge, w VINO y,
stands only in a defensive position ana NOT 10
Mr.. Cutting who addressed the original no'e 10
him on which this correspondence Is oaseo.
biph respect, your obedient servant,
L. r. HAWKINS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-11

NOT1CE.-Nwice is hereby give, T. ~ =
" NAV concern, that. as III euards, az =" sho
Clement, Virginia f. Clemeat and Anga., -',9h
Clement infant children of Alexander Gu Oons
duly apPoi ted aud qualified by the Conn" DEL
Tiplon. in the State of Tennessee, | .ba0 Conn
Judge of the Cir nit Court of Campbell A. p',u01
term OF said Court, in the yeur 1854 to dire, Tue NJ
share ofthe money arising from the sale of n. al
tate of the said Alexander Clrmpft !, I' real |
made by virtue of decree of said Copr "" 4 eou9
tile case oi Cleme"t. guardian vs. Clems,, 'fed
ending in sad Court to which the sai1 ~e' 4
Virginia and Augusta Cornelia Clemef' n ''1 lhh
as heirs oil the said Alexander Glen mt. deed ta
over to me as guardian aforesai W
apl III w4w JANE A. crp,,pv.
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'INME UNDERSIGNED wOULD.E-

l. SrECTtl LILY call the attention OF their friend :
and the public geornly their stock OF Boo s. Shoes
n Hats Gaps Trunks Carr ct Bags aud Yases q
among which will ,be found Miles 4 ~
- Sons dress Bots with great variety OF Ladies
Misses and Chf,dtens Gaitefs Buskirs, Slippers and
Ties Of all coioIs and We believe we can say
with safety that stock is u. full and complete >
any that has been offered in this all orw hch
will be plea ,cd show . all who may favor us with
a call aud be sure To look AT our Canton Hats.
apl | DTS FRETWELL & HALL.
l ENsEED OIL AND PAINTS
~ 5U0 Gallons prime Lin -eed Oh,
a09 h., Wu-te, Blown and Blue Ziuc
large SUPPLY Of Lewis pure White Lead, .Copa)
Varhish, Brushes, Colour, nc. For sale by
apl LIS JNO. II. SEAY & co.
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a. -aoo.d. the choice thereof is to be decided
by lot. ,. OH. servant.
very JAS. MONROE.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-02-15

many other journals, all printed upon the
same matter, and furnished at different
prices. The same forms upon which the
dollar Weekly" before US is printed, are
slightly changed, and sheet with another
title is printed upon them, which is sold to
subscribers at ta0o dollars year. Such
an operation in any other business would
be characterized as downright fraud.
" Thus it may be seen how the publish
ers of weekly country journa ais suffer, and
why they cannot afford their papers, at a
lower price. The country publisher who
attempts the publicaton of respectable
sized journal for dollar, is either insane,
a fool, or is so involved with debt that he
is forced in his desperation to sieze upon
straw to temporarily sustain his drowning
fortunes. To publish respectable week.
ly journal, in the country, for dollar. is
impossible to make it pay for ITSELF The
attempt. TO one who understands the bus-
ness, indicates want OF sense in the pub
Usher, or maggotty condition Of his
finances.
"We have not written with the expecta.
ton or hope Of affecting anything. "Dol-
lar Weekies," will always issue in thou.
sands from the cities, and will be subscrib.
ed Tor by thousands because they are
cheap. Country journals cannot compete
with them with those men who take news
papers because they are cheap. They
can only be sustained by those who ap.
preciate the value and necessity Of local
journal, and who are willing to pay for it
a decent price. Clinton Republican,.
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Mo Sabbath,

In a "Prize Essay on the Sabbath, .
written by journeyman printer in Scot.
land. there occurs the following passage:
"Yoke-fellow! think how the abstraction
of the Sabbath would hopelessly enslave
the working classes, with whom we are
identified. Think Of labor thus going on
in one monotonous and continuous and
eternal cyele--limbs forever on the rack,
the fingers forever playing; the eye-balls
forever straining, the brow forever sweat
ing, the feet forever plodding, the brain
forever throbbing, the shoulders forever
dropping, and the restless mind forever
scheming.e .
"Think of the beauty it would extin.
guish; OF the giant strength that it would
.ame;2 of the resources of nature that il
would exhaust; of the aspiration it would
crush; OF the sickness it would breed; oi
theprojects it would wreck; Of the groans
it would immediate; and of the cherries
graves thaiit would prematurely dig! See
them, toiling and moiling, sweating and
fre.ting, grinding and hewing, weaving and
spinning. sowing and gathering. moving
and reaping, razing and building. digging
and planting, unloading and storing, striv-
ing and struggling the garden and in
the field, in the granary and in the barn,
in the factory and in the mill, in the ware-
house and in the shop. on the mountain
and in the ditch, on the roadside and in
the wood, in the city and in the country.
on the sea and on the shore, on the earth,
in days Of brightness and OF gloom. What
a sad picture would the earth present il
we had no Sabbath" a5a
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Woman's Perverted influence.

A young man, OF no ordinary promise,
unhappily contracted habits of intemper-
ance. His excess spreads anguish and
shame through large and most respecta-
BILE circle. The earnest and kind remon-
stances Of friends, however, at length led
him to desist; and feeling that for him to
drink was to die, he came to the solemn
resolution that he would abstain entirely
for the rest of his days. Not long after,
he was invited to dine, with other young
persons, at the house of friend. Friend!
did say? Pardon me; he could hardly be
called friend who would deliberately
place on the table before one so lately lost,
now so marvelously redeemed, the treach-
erous instrument of his downfall. But so
lit was. The wine was in their feast. He
withstood the fascination, however, until a
young lady, whom he desired 10 please.
challenged him to drink. He refused.
With banter and ridicule she soon cheated
him out of all his noble purposes, and her
challenge was accepted. He no sooner
drank than he feltthe demon was still alive,
and that from temporary sleep he was now
awakening with tenfold strength. "Now." !"
said he, to friend who sat next to him.
II have tastedl again, and drink till l
die.'' =.
The awful pledge was kept. Not ten
days had passed before that ill-fated youth
fell under the horror of .delirium tremens.
and was borne to a grave Of shame and
despair. Who would envy the emotions
with which that young lady, if not wholly
dead to duty and to pity. retraced her part
in scene Of gaiety, which smiled only TO
betray?-Dr. Potter. aa 80,
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Sahara, it ought, therefore to be condemn
ed to perpetual barrenness. But in cons
sequence of the cold stream thus running
along its borders, sthe atmosphere 1oses
its transparency. and the sun is obscured
for months together. The vapors At Eima
are often SO thick that the sun seen through
them with the naked eye assumes the sP-
pearance Of the moons disc. They conf.
mence in the morning. and extend over
the plains in the form OF refreshing logs.
which disappear soon after midday, and
are followed by heavy dews, which are
precipita.ed during the night" The morn
ing mists and evening dews thus supply
the place Of the absent rain, and the vef-
dure which covers the plains is the Off
spring Of sea river. What charming
myth would the ancient poets have made
out of this striking compensation. -
se',s Edin6urg Rspieso.