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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-02
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Mr.. EpIToR In considering the advantages our
city enjoys over many Others, within md without
our own State, il has often appeared to mt most
strange, that the longing of many n noble and
generous parent fort Public Academy or College
III our city has never yet been renlized. The
absolute need of such an institution becomes
daily more and more felt, with the rapid i
crease of our own population, and, Herewith,
children needing instruction.
We see, now and then, un addition to the pre-
ccptorlal eoops ior youthful, Is II not most eNi
dent, that these single-handed efforts are unable
to do Justice to the wants of IA thorough educa-
ton ain union is strength is Il maxim which
needs no demonstration The truth is as appli-
cable To- education, as to any department of hui
man oXertion. TN the other side, il cannot be
denied, that by the present state OF things this
paramount object is little turthcred-ior one
teacher cannot, from the want of time and other
circumstances, do full Justice to his cause; as
we'll as because 50 many pupils change with every
session their places of education, with the allur-
ing and detrimental hope of becoming, by such
change, the more indulgedin their peculiar fan,
cies.
The question, therefore, is: shall and will Lynch
burg remain, forever. in this stdta quo Assur-
eddy not Some day or other we may have an
Academy. But why not now BIS dat, qui
cito dat" The property needed for this purpose
may now he had at II price 500 pr. cent. less
than we would have to pay for it not many years
hence. The city at large would. likewise, profit
in many respects many Il large sum spent for
educat On elsewhere would remain among us; aud
patrons from the country would contribute, in
some respect, to increase by this means, the wealth
of our, comparatively, first or second wealthiest
city in the glorious Union,
In reference to this subject, | would, make n
remark 1t has been limited, that at an earlier
period efforts have been made to bring this mat
ter under public consideration; but they were
abandoned ON the ground, that fears were enter
timed, by some, lest such an institution might
ultimately come under the prevailing influence of
one religious denomination. In relief of such
an apprehension, | would call attention To the
laws by which the University of Virginia was
established. In adopting the same policy, every
fear on that score may nj once be removed.
Several gentlemen in this city have already
expressed their readiness TO cont. ibute most lib
orally to the object, and the sum needed, say
about 100000, might be raised with proper energy
in less than a month.
Respectfully yours, &c,
A CITIZEN.
Lynehburg, Feb. LIST, 1854.
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Virginia Military Institute.

At a meeting of the Corps of Cadets at the Vir-
ginia Military Institute, Jan. 2lst, held in con-
sequence of the. death of Cadet BLACKBURN, of
Jefferson. the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved LIST. That though our hearts are lac
Grated by the heavy affection which has fallen
with such crushing effect upon us all, aud espe-
ciaily upon the classmates of the deceased, and
whilst we bow with humble resignation to the
will II Providence /: yet, we rejoice TO fed that
or decreased friend has left a name unstained,
tGlblemishe9 ia the sight ofmen.
III. That s,alist we feel that in 81 h an Attic
ton all earthly consolation, are but Of little avail,
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RICHMOND

btHhbI d.
ToBACCo.-The market continues active and
prices of new tobacco show Il slight improvement
since our last report. Sales of new Tugs at s.
50 10 q 80 and new leaf at 7 to 10 5O-the prices
of old tobacco are better than they were in De-
ccmber last.
WHEAT-S1 % for red, and 50 for white.
FLouR-Nothing doing. Holders ask 50 a 50
% without sales. Both buyers and sellers are
waiting FIR the European news per steamer now
due.
CoRN-S0 to IS cents per bushcl.
Corn MEALS a 90 cts. per bushel.
OATs--l24 "A Is cents. per bushel.
BUTTER-Goshen, IL a % cents. Mountain,
ID al cts.-some poorer sorts, not suitable for
table use, are sold as low as 13 "A Is cents.
FIsIl-Mackerel, No. 3, small, II a "a the
latter for Boston Inspection Halifax Herrings.
No. |, s. n ID per bbl. Gross, 81 "A.
IRoN-Pig, S35 a 40 per ton, except in small
parcels Swedes, 500; Tredegar and English
refined 80 Common English 20 a Is; up coun-
try bar, 10 rs.
LARD-New in barrels, 104c. Kegs 11a114.
LIVE SToCK-BeefC Cattle, scale weight, SO 90
n 50 IS, gross; Sheep, 81 80 3 90, nett Hogs
80 80 a Sc, nett.
SALT Liverpool fine, per sack, 81 80 ahoat
and 81 in store; Ground Alum, 81 GA.
SHoT-S cents per h..
LIME-From wharf, 81 %; from store, 81 so,
for Eastern. Virginia, 81 a 81 10.
GUANo-Salcs at $500.
PLAsTER-Sales of Lump, $50 at Wharf; Sc
on Basin Ground, 81.
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Hot Com.

Life Scenes in Netc York illustrated. by Scion
Robinson, Of he "Aew York Tribune" 4
handsome I2mo. Voiame Of Orer 100 pages,
,rith Eng eapings by one Of tie first Atfists.
Price 81 25, Cloth Gilt:
We are indebted to Dewitt q Davenport, ~.
Y, for a copy of this work. Not having read it,
we are prepared 10 express an opinion only of its
exterior and mechanical merits. These do great
credit 10 the cnterprising and enlightened pub
fishers. The book is having nm extraordinary
run in New York-soarcely surpassed by the
strange furor for Mrs. Stoves notorious and Ii
bcllous publication. The author informs ~, III a
letter, that s.this DO ok, blot corn,) is for those
who would lift up the fallen. and promote TEN
perance, virtue, reform; those who sympathize
with the lowly, and love to look upon pictures
which excite to benevolencc, and read tales that
touch the heart and draw tears to the eyes" On
the other hand. some Of the critics pronounce tia
book more calculated TO induce vice X crime, than
allure to virtue. The Richmond Dispatch says,
'candor compels MS to say, that we do not think
il q proper box for fnmily reading. 1t may or
mny not be a true picture of New York life -
from all we have heard, we presume it is but
that is no reason why scenes Of n thoroughly dis
g%usting nature should be placed under the obser.
walton of youthful minds. Far better would il
be that pure thoughts should never he rullied by
the contemplation of scenes of debauel cry and
vice, enacted in the upper as well ns the lower
classes of society. The novels of a certain
French author ha,e done much To inciic bad pas-
sions in the minds of children. The difference
between those novels and "Hot Corn" is, that the
merit of truth is claimed for the latter.
PuTNAM's MONTHLY, for February. came t,
hand by the last mail. II is in nothing inferior
to its predecessors, and we do not know that we
need say more of IA magazine conducted in the
highest and best style of periodical publications.
GRAuAM's, for February, which has been lying
on our table for some days, is mn excellent and
beautiful number-full of pleasant and entertain
ing matter, and illustrated with the usual taste
and judgment of the experienced aud talented pub
fisher.
The NORTH BRITISH, for November, one of
Leonard Scott d Co.'S. valuable and popular re-
publications opens with a brilliant article on THE
life and times of Madame de Stael." Its other
articles are on subjects not less attractive to the
American than the British leader, and are. a pri-
orr, able and interesting, else they would not have
found admittance.
Fast Line Gallon, by James n. Beek-The
Identical Polka BY Jthh A. Darling. Two mu-
steal compositions, lying before us, in whose
mysterious signs and tyres we are too IMMERSED
TO know any thing of their beauty-and of which
we can only say that they are ''gotten up in ex-
cellent style-with more than the ordinary a
mount of embellishments. They are for sale at
Lyman's.
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HALIFAX HIRAM LODGE,
mi - rAEi {
GEO. II. BRlNGHI RSl,
Src'rg HoH md Lodge, No. !.

JIM <+Bhf "a - Hs91ff
Whereas n communication has reached TINS
Lodge. from Holland Lodge. No. !, city OF ilnus-
ton, Texas. giving information of the dea'h OF our
highly erteened brother, y. j. LEwELLYN, Who
by his many excellent traits of character, had en-
deared himself Ia oil who knew him,
Ordered, That in this dispensation OF an over
ruling Architect, We have another proof OF the
uncertainty Of human life, and the Importance OF
80 laboring ms to fit ourselves for admittance IN
Ia the Celestial Lodge.
Ordered, That ia token of the sincere esteem
felt by each member of this Lodge, for the mem
ory of our deceased brother, who hid recently
emigrated 10 the city of Houston, with such
bright promise aud g.owi q hope of future use
fulness, and distinction in his earthly career, we
/. nder to the family Of his parents our heartfelt
sympathy.
Ordered. In further respect for the deep loss,
which we have all sustained, this Lodge be cloth
ed in the usual mourning for thirty days, and
that each member, for the same space of time,
wear the usual badge.
Ordered, Thnt these proceedings, together
with the co COMMUNICATION from Holland Lodge, be
entered of record, aud that n copy OF the same be
delivered to the family Of the deceased, aud that
copies of the same be scut to the Danyille Regis
ter. Danyille Republican and the Lynchburg
yirginian for publication.
GEO. w. PURKINS,
Sec'ry pro tenn, Haiifar Hiram Lodge, No. SO.
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Lynehburg, Feb. LIST, 1854.
TRIBUTE OF SPE

At a regular communication of Halifax HIRAM
Lodge, No. 90, at Masonic Hall, Halifax c. H..
Va,
Bro. G. w. Perkins presented the proceedings
Of Holland Lodge, No. !, city of Houston, Texas,
accompanied by some remarks-and then offered
the preamble and resolutions which are appena-
ed. aud which were unanimously carried
Bh,reaS, 1t has pleased an all wise Providence
to remove from amongst US our worthy brother,
n. J. LEwELLYN, of Hiram Lodge, Halifax, co.
va,
Therefore, be i Resotped, lst, That We deep
ly deplore his ~untimely epd. which has deprived
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vet we would tender to the be oaves' family Of he
deceased the expression of II wa nest and ten
derest s,mpalhies, and Of or sincere prayer
and desire that lie who 'tempers the wind TO the
shorn lamb" may give them consolation IN tins
the hour of distress.
IA. That in testimony of our sincere sorrow,
the corns If Cadets will wear the usual badge Of
maurninp for thirty DAYS.
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Virginia Military Institute.

VIZ have Just received the Report of the Board
of Visitors of this popular institution, for the
acadesaic year, ending upon the 4th OF July,
1854 IL shows tire established and increasing
prosperity of the SCHOOL, under its present able
corps of Professors. The number of the corps
of Cadets at the time of the Report was 1l3.-
The number Of those marked deficient, and COM
PEELED to review their course of studies, evinees
the laudable determination of the authorities of
the institution to rule its students up To a high
standard of scholarship.
We are pleased to find appended 10 this Re
port the proceedings of meeting of the corps
of Cadets. in which they came TO the voluntary
determination to desist from the practice, COM
mon in Military schools, of playing practical
Jokes upon. and maltreating the new Cadets. A
determination formed under such circumstances
is highly ereditable, and will tend to advance the
Institute stiIl higher in pcpular estimation.
A letter from Professor Malian of West Point
to the Governor of Virginia is also appended 10
,bo p.,,,. ~.a .L-~ia - ..aa u, o,oiy oiuzen
of the Commonwealth This distinguished gen
tleman had been invited to attend the esamina-
tons and CLOSING exercises Of The institution, and
embodied the result Of his observations, in a let
ter to the Governor, who is er oDfeio the Guar
dian of she school. The letter is n diserimina-
ting expose of the advantages which have result
ed to Virginia from The organization of'her Mill
tary school and likewise a just tribute to the Su-
perintendent and Pr ,fessors. Prof. Mahan isa
Virginian, and shows that he has not forgotten
the land which gave him birth.
In the briof period of II years since its esiab-
I,.l..a,t .la " NJ I Inns aaufrihut.1 a.. half
Of her 227 GRADUATES to the material and educa-
tional development of Virginia Nearly one
hundred are at this time engaged as teachers in
her schools,or engineers upon her great improve
ments- All homer and success 20 an institution,
which has given such evidences Of its usefulness
and capacityro supply class of practical, work
ing men for the Improvement of'the Old Domin-
ion.
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Sec'ry pro tenn, HaiiGnr Hiram Lodge, No. 96.
City Council.

At a regular meeting of the City Council of
Lynchburg, on Friday evening, 9th January,
1854.
Present-Jahn NJ. Otey, President; Geo. G.
Curle, VIM. Crumpton, VIM. 7. Taliaferro, Tho.
=. Nash, Zip. ID. Jennings, IT,. Davis, Jas. NJ.
Langhorne aud Oh. W. Christian, members
\. Tompkins, Treasurer, made n report of
payments into the Treasury by the Collector, for
the month ending this day, which was received
aud the same shows, that on account Of the city
tax proper, the collector has collected and paid
in -, l65 So; ON account Of Railroad tax ~, $50
72e; and Of water tax 81 900; making in the ag-
gregate SI6,922 30c.
Som'l Burch, Capt. of the Night Watch, ire
scented an account for the services of the night
Watch, for the month ending this day, which was
nllnnnl mud urlcrnl Ii LIZ nuil ~ Iullnws.
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Trade in New York.

The New York Post, of Saturday evening SAYS:
"1h official returns of imports and exports
this week show a large increase over those of the
corresponding week of last year. The imports
for the month are larger by 81, 5000 90 than those
of January, 1853. The amount entered for con-
sumption shows also a similar increase. The
dry goods trade, it is therefore evident, has set
in vigorously, and the large cash returns which
the western producing interests are obtain
ing must lead to a very extended consumption
of articles of luxury and enjoyment, and no trade
feels the benefit 50 strongly as the dry goods
trade. The total imports for the four weeks end
ing 9th January, are as follows
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ns If a true brother.nnd society Of a useful mem
hkr. ~
Resoirsd. ad. Tint we truly sympathlzc win
the family Of The deceased, in this. their allie
tion. and trust that be has iourneyed to that ten.
ple moi made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.
Resofred, Bird, That a copy of these resolu,
fiens he sent to the Lodge # which the deceased
was a member. ns also 10 his afflicted family in
Virginia. as a token Of our sincere regard.
signed
GEO. II. BRINGHURST,.
Src,rg HoH md Lodge, No. i.
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MARRIED

On Wednesday the 18th ult., by the Rev. Jos.
Spriggs, Col. ANTHONY W. NORTH to Miss MAR
TIA L., daughter of Col. Thomas H.. Franklin,
all of Campbell county.
on the 10th January, 1854, by the Rev. Jo-
el Hubbard, RAwLEY HANCOCK Esq, and Miss
FRANCES OWEN, daughter of Mr.. John Owen, all
of Riceville, Pittsvlyania co., Va.
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NIGHT SESSION.

The House met At halt post : o'elock last night
and remained in session until ALTERS O'Clock, the
time being occupied almost wholly in reading bills
for the first time by their titles. The report If
the Committee of Finance, adverse to allowing
Commissioners of the Revenue extra compcnsa
ton for their services in 80, was reversed, and n
bill ordered making such compensation.
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Free Lecture.

By reference to DIR. Braincrd's advertisement
it will be seen that he will deliver a Free Lecture
this evening, at the Methodist Z. ~otcstant Church,
on subjects connected with sight. The poor,
who may be afflicted with the partial or total de.
privation of sight, are treated by DIR. B. without
charge.
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POStnOnemeut.
Sale of Stocks.

\AIE will sell III Il e 9Th Gay of February, 1854, the
w following Stuck:
% Shares L,nchl urs 4 Salem Turnpike Stuck.
= Shares Campbell c.. II. Turnpike Stuck,
| Share Blue Ridge Turnpike Stock.
9 Shares Jas X. aud Kun. Chhnl Stock.
5 81 ares Fnrnrr'- Bank Stock.
TERMS OF SALE:-60 da,s credit. nee, liable
puper, satisfa, lorily endorsed.
JOHN H.. TYREE,
SAMUEL. TYREE,
inn 90 dt9frb Ex'nls o. r. Tvrce. dccil.
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The stock of Tobacco in the State warehouses;
and ON shipboard, in the port of Baltimore, ON the
lst OF JAN, 1854, amounted to TO- $50 hhds.: in
sspected last week Is hhds.: inspected previously
ITO hhds-making in all 1861 hhds. Exported
TO foreign ports 1856 hhds; stock now in ware
houses and IN shipboar1 9315 hhds.
ClNCINNATTI MARKET, Jan. 27.-Flour has sd-
vonced to 81: Provisions are buoyant, with
n'Se sales OF bulk meat at Hasa cents for shoul-
GERS ana sides. Mess Pork II 25aSI2 50. Hogs
are still arriving, with sales at 4 90aS5. Freighfs
to n. orleans-Flour soc, Pork 65cts. To Pitts.
burg-Flour soc. Pork zoe.
CHARLESTON MARKET, Jan. 27th.-Cotton-
sales OF 300 bales to-day. Sales of the week
i2'ooo bales at s~!a203c; some qualities have adj.
vanced &c. Receipts of the week IL, 800 bales
stock 1880 bales.
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The suggestions of "A Citizen IRE eminently
worthy the attention of the community. Will
not some person take the matter in hand
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Mr.. DEMPsTER will give his first concert in
Lyncllburg, at the Masonic Hall, Monday even.
ing. The public may anticipate a treat.
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CHARLES w. CHRISTIAN,
JAS. NJ. LANGHORNE,
W II TAIJAEERR0.

W.. T. iaiIl1i hfo
Rssolped. That the president draw on the
Treasurer in favour of the Chairman OF the
Watering Committee for 1925 90, To be held
subject to their orders. The petition OF John j.
Woodson and sundry otl ers, praying Tor the
appointment of a Measurer of Brick-work, Car
penter's Work, &c. &c. was read to the board
and on motion, the same was referred 10 II
Committee, DC, To consider the subject and 10
report thereupon, when the president appointed
Mcssrs. Christian and Jennings to be OF said
Committee.
The petition Of Daniel Jasper.owner OF Drays,
Carts &c, asking an increase Of par for their
services, was presented and read to the board
and on motion, the same was referred to n Com
mittee Ia examine the subject and report to the
Council. when the president appointed Messrs.
Lapghnrne & Hare To be of said Committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Christian, Resoired, That
the same Committee be requested to report 10 the
Council at the next meeting, what action they
have taken, If any, under the several resolutions
of the Council. in relation to distractions To Ger
tain streets and alleys of this city-also,t to report
the amount expended in the improvement of
Bridge, or Market Street, during the past year,
and the names of the persons to whom the amount
has been paid.
The memorials of b. Akcrs, Geo. s.. Dinguid
and sundry others. asking that the "Stone
Wall, y in Jefferson Street be allowed TO stand,
were seyerally presented to the council, and on
motion Of Mr.. Christian, were ordered to lie on
the table, to be considered and acted on when the
report of the Street Committee, in relation to the
same subject, shall be called up and considered.
The Board appointed Augustine W. Cross t
be "Measurer of Wood under the ordinance
providing for the appointment of "A Measurer of
Wood and regulating the measurement thereof,
passed 23 December, 1853, from this time until
the regular appointment i'll May next.
And on motion the Board adjourned.
ID. ROBES, Clerk.
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NOTICES.
DR.. C. 3 Braine,d. Oculist.

VIII deliver. IN Thursday evening, Feb End, in the
Mcih. T. Church, II free Lecture in which he will exam.
inc The generally received theories on the focal distances
Of sight. He will, nlsn. give his views Of tie proper
remedint means In he %rmploycd in relieving most Of the
defrcts. it not all, Ia which the eye is subject. For par-
tieulnrs. as to plan, see smulI bills on the cvering of the
Lecture.
Ladies' and Gentlemen are invited to attcnd-Donrs
open Mt 81. Lecture commence. ut7 O'Clock. P. NJ.
DR. Iroinerd can be consulted at the " Norvell
House. Lynchburg, V. On III, 2nd, Bird and ith of
frbru nynnd rs he cunnot make II protlactnd stny those
who may wish 10 consult him had best do so at osse. Dr
u. has lestorrd persons Ia perfect sight, in cases of par
tsl and total blindness, Of finm II weeks 10 So yenrs
standing by from 10 seconds los minutes application,
by n scicptifc method of his own, without eating, pnin
= WISH. He has also cured cases Of illumination II
vnrious and aggravated grades; pain from an Intolerance
oi light; fnr-siphtcdness, or loss of sight from age, aud
near sightrdness. All II which have remained rerma
nent to The present moment feb LET
"a The Express and Republican copy and Present
ill. for pa, ment nj Noryrll House. Lynrhbn,g Va.
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New hydrants same time 6.

The committee regret to state that complaints
as TO the bad condition of IIydrants have been
frequent, and the waste of water from many of
them Is enormous. This latter arises in part
run the conduct of certain non-rcnters and
slaves " % are. in the habit Of parloining water
Tor t'elr eva or tile i,-eaf others. This the
G enm,ttee Imye boon disposed t. wink at sa Tn
a~ the I@ar OF liz city are concerned; bat, Ina al
most 'esfH instance, thcy have 10 force Che lily
grants, aud having ~ means h stop the How Of
water. II Is permitted to continue for hours at a