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The NAvY.--A writer in the Baltimore
Clipper speaks OF a suggestion made some time
since, to have . profsssorship Of dancing insti-
tuted at the Naval School at Annapolis and
thinks that, as balls lead to drinking, the pro-
posed accomplishment had better be omitted
We think our navy is greatly improving in this
particular, and We look forward to the day on
which every individual in the service will be re-
spected in his rights and feelings as an Ameri-
can citizen ever should be---when the lash and
rations Of grog viii be only remembered as
things that were, and when tho vessels Of the
American navy shall be manned chiefly by
Americans
writer in the Baltimore Sun urges as
means Of elevating the character OF the men in
our naval service, an increase in their pay, and
says, further:
8 Let the eff ,ers be recruited from the ranks
Of seamen who have proved themselves to be
worthy TO occupy those stations. Let there be
. Board of Examiners who shall annually
meet to examine into the conduct Of those sail
Ors who have served certain number of
years, and by their good conduct have entitled
themselves to promotion. Let them be made
Midshipmen Lieutenants, &c.0
We are fully aware Of tho Importance Of
having educated and scientific oficers in our
naval service; and yet We are convinced that
the adoption Of this suggestion is demanded
alike by consistent regard for our republican
Institutions, and for the usefulness and success
Of the navy itself
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NV 6LEE BOOK. by J. Is. WOODBURY..

INV GLEE BOOK. by J. Is. WOODBURY.,
Adh0r of 9 DulciRea " etc.
TyHE COLUMBIA GLEE BOOK or, Music for
i the Million, in three parts
Part l-comprising the largest number Of choice
Glecs, Quartettes Trios, Songs, Opera Choruses &C.
ever published
Part 2-consistiug of Sacred Anthems, Choruses,
Quartettes &c for select societies and concerts
Part 3-containing most Of the old popular Cont
mental Psalm tunes. Making the most complete col
lection, in all it, features, published.
For sale by
FRANCK TAYLOR, Washington ID. C.
JEWETT, PROCTOR, d WoRTHINGT0N
Cleye and. Ohio
MOORE, ANDERSON, a CO., Cincinnati,
Jan. 2-ld3w Ohio
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Siaper Cdpfured.
Later from Ieras--IHe Pacific RaLrood
Bill ,yigned bv the Governor.

New ORLEANS, JAN. 4.--The steamer Louis
lana arrived here to-day with Texas dates to
to 29th
The newly elected Governor had been inau.
gurated, and the Governor had signed the Pa.
elf, Railroad bill, passed by the Legislature
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DUTCH CHEESE-DUTCH HERRINGS.
GENUINE "Edam Cheese in cases Of dozen
~ each, in prime order. Genuine Dutch behring's,
in small kegs, in good order.
SHEKELL BAILEY,
Successors to J. b. Kibb.y Co..
Jan. 2-d6uf No. S, opposite Centre Market.
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.Neto York Markets.

New YORK, JAN. 6.-Flour, Western, 81 So !;
Sonthern 1892. Wheat-sales OF 500 bushels
at ST rs for Southern red. Corn dull. Sales
of 20 600 bushels Of mixed wheat at so cents
Stocks frmer.
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SMOKED AND PICKLED SALMON
Collected No. Salmon, fresh smoked" No.
~ picked Salmon in tierces. Mess Mackerol. very
fine, in rs pound kits. No. Mackcre in half bar
rels and % pound kits
SHEKELL a BAILEY,
Successors TO J. b. Kibbey A Co..
Jan 2-dlwif No. s. opposite Centre Market
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" " IN state dee tho retail and internal traffic
IN ardsnt spirits injurious TO its citizens and calcu-
iatei TO p,oducs idlcness vice. or debauchery, see
nothing N the Constitution of the United States to
prevent II fom regulating restraining the traffic
or from prohibiting it altogether il thinks proper
49,. lAiaf Llsfice LINEN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21
Cuba In Parliament.

An interesting debate in Pai liament upon the
war message,apd discussion upon the relations
of Great Britian end the United States to Cuba.
are the chief poiats of interest in the news from
Great Britain Ii the course Of the Cuban discus
sion, Mr.. Baltic made this remark
Most assurediy, unless She fulfilled her en-
gagements with as, and took care that Cuba
should no longer be.the grand and indeed sole
seat of the slave-trade, which she had undertak-
en- 10 suppress. she could not fairly complain il
EHgldnd took measures TO prevent Cuba from
falling into the hands ofhe imericons.n
To which Sir james Graham officially respon-
ded:
''SirJ. Graham said, that though he could not
at all concur in the proposition that, by way of
collateral argument, were Ia hand over Cuba
TO the United States, the endeayors OF our erui-
sers, both ON the coast of Cuba and on the coast
OF Africa should be- If possible augmented, and
every means used for securing The real eo-opo-
ration of the authorities of Cuba lIear.)
Mr.. Cobaen took up the defence ct his oollea-
que, and made the following emphatic deolara.
ton
without saying one word about the expe-
dency of giving Cuba to the United States; or AZ
sisting that country to take possession Of the is
land, he thought it would be greatly for the into
rests OF humanity il the United States, OF any o.
their power that would altogether diseounton-
ance the slave-trade, should possess it,"
tCheers.1
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there was any blood in that locality. Within the
range of the observation made by me- it is i'm
possible for blood to exist. on top of tue ground,
and not have seen it. We looked over some
three or four feet of surface either side of a
given lne--making the breadth of my range
some six or eight feet. | made general obser-
walton over the other ground, and discovered
nothing. | will state that the place on which
this spot is said to have been located was pointed
out to me by Mr.. Campbell,on this morning, who
testified that he had seen it, and il is outside of
the particular range of my observation, though
within the sphere of my general observation.
Col. SMITH, recalled.-I was standing near the
first pool of blood next McClelland's pavement
while Mr.. Massie and Maj. Preston were exam
lining the ground, spoken of by them. | cast my
eye carefully over the line of direction in which
they were walking to ascertain If there were any
blood stains along that range. | discovered not
the slightest trace of any. They joined me in
a short time, and we all concurred in the opinion
that within that range there was no blood. | ex-
amined the spot by the scales carefully. The
balance of the ground looked over cursorily, and
but once. heard of this third pool from sever
al persons; but so many absurd rumors reached
my ears, became Indifferent, and | never be-
lieyed such spot existed, until | heard a posi-
tive declaration of that fact made to me ON last
Saturday morning. which communicated 10 the
Commonwealth Attorney.
The Court then adjourned for the day
TO BE CONTINUED.
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BILLIARD TABLES.

1--WE subscribers having devoted their pers atlen
Il ton Tor many years 10 the manufacture of Bill.
LAND TABLES, are tnlly competent to work
that will give entire satisfaction the most flstdious
connisseur. Beinglhe extensive manufacturers in
the Union, they enabled furnish superior table
10 per cent les than any other establishment in the
country, to which TACT they respectfully invite the
tention Of buyers also the essential improvements
they have made in the construction and elasticity tie
cushions, which they have brous lat degree of per-
lection attained by no others Always ON hand Billiard
tables with Marble and Wooden beds with IA large
stock of Cloths Balls Cues French Cue l.eathers Cue
Wax, Pool Bal Boards, Bagalele Tubes. SILK and
Wosted Pockets. &c. Orders by mail promptly at
tendedto Old Tables recushonei by sending them by
Express. GRIFFITH Il DECKER.
Billiard Table Manufacturers
apl 2l-3m No 80 Ann st. New York
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SEABURYS SHOE & HAT STORE
~ 1854 Spring Supply.
SEABU

at receivi large supply & great variety of SPIN
= q summer Goods. am confident tn re has aey
been opened in Lynchburg such an assortment oil
DinS TIERS, SLIPPERS, Bus KlNS, III
LlNDS and WALKING SHOES; CENT MEN
bOoiS CATERS, SHOES, SLIPPEhSN PUMP
mloSbS GATHERS, BOOTS and CLIPPERS; BOY
boolS and sHOES-and CHILDREN'S Shoes
the small CART-LOAD!!
Also splendid "A sortmeut of MEMS BOYS and chs
poEHs SUMNER HATS and CAPS. Also, Traye.g
i'usnNS' oafpet Bags, Valis,s, Umbrellas. &c, &c
my TWO oldest sons with me as Statesmen ani
Is my purpose to have every accommodation extendeia
my customers which reason will approve To 7sT
noeiai community my heartfelt thanks are tenden1
with assurance that all slall be done that ought
" >eolre us continuance. p. SEABUN.
N, My friends will find some one in my store /
,Is etely houf, day or night, except the Saba
on that day there is no admiftance of co,rse PSI
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New River Railroad

The people of Giles county,at their last Court
held meeting in reference to the construction o
railroad from some point on the Virginia and
Tennessee road in Montgomery county, TO q
point ON the river at or near the mouth of Green.
brier river m Monroe county or at such other
point on New river may be most proper and
suitable for intersection with the Coyington and
Ohio road OF for the construction of railroad
from the Virginia and Tennessee road in Mont
gomery county down the valley of New river DO
the Meuth of Big Sandy.
The following resolutions were adopted and a
large delegation appointed 10 convention pro-
posed to be held in Lynchburg:
Therefore be il resolved by the people OF the
county of Giles, in general meeting assembled,
that the interests of Nirginia. Ohio aud kentuc-
ky, require that the railroad authorized by the
Legislature Of Virginia to be built, from some
point near Christansbnrg, in Montgomery coun-
ty, 10 the mouth ef the GreenbrieT river IN Mon
roe county, should be made because the building
of said road will secure a oonneXion between
Eastern Virginia and all the important railroads
IN Ohio and Kentucky.
Resolved further. that with a view Of concert
ing action to ensure the building Of said road,
convention be holden in the city of Lynch
burg. ON the 22d day of June next. and that all
the counties and cities of Virginia that may
deem themselves interested in said Improvement,
as well as the cities of Cincinnati ia Ohio and
Louisville, Lexington and Maysvillc in kentuc-
ky be most respectfully requested 10 send dele.
gates to the said proposed convention.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

BIRTHDAY OF HENRY CLAy.--The anniversary
of Henry Clay's birthday was celebrated by the
'Clay Festival Association" at New York, on a
scale every way BETTING the memory of the hon
ored patriot and.statesman. Over two hundred
guests sat down to sumptuous banquet in Nib
dos Saloon, which was decorated handsomely.-
AT the head of the room was the banner Of the As
sociation,and underneath an oil painting of Hen
ny Clay tastefplly draped with the national flag.
Suspended on either side of the saloon were two
banners-one of blue velvet, bearing the follow.
ing sentiment of the Kentucky orator. in gold :
'1have wished the good opinion of the world, but
defy the most malignant of my enemies to show
that have attempted to gain it by any low OF
grovellng act by any mean or unworthy sacri-
fee, by the violation of any of the obgalipns OF
honor, or by abreach Of any of the duties which
Lowe to my country" The other was the ban
ner of the Tenth Ward Democratic Clay Club
having representation of Liberty throwing the
national tag over Clay and underneath, the
words '; Justice to Harry Clay,the Star of ths
West Among the guests was the Hon. Daniel
5. Dickinson, who delivered an eloquent .euloo;
nm on the character Of the great statesman
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

The Chairman of the House Committee on Ma
val Affairs, we learn from the Washington Star,
Is prepared torepurt his bill for the re organiza
ton of the personnel of the service. 1t proposes
TO create two new grades Of officers in the SER
vice.
LIST. Of Commodores or Commanders of squad
rons; the title 10 be recommended not having yet
been fully determined on. OF these il will pro-
pose to make fifteen; leaving the aggregate num-
Der OF commodities, captains and commanders ra-
ted as competent for the discharge of full duty
and all descriptions of duty, twenty-five less
than the nominal aggregate number of captains
and commodores now on the navy register rs ae-
tually performing, or competent to perform, full
duty
I'd. The bill is TO propose the creation of thir-
ty Lieutenants commanding. Of course 10 be ia
ken from the oldest lieutenants ON the register,
who are in all respects fit for duty. The aggre-
gate number Of officers of all grades proposed in
the bill viii be somewhat less than the number
now IN the service that is, the number who
can under any circumstances, be entitled to full
pay after the bin may become a law.
The bill is also designed To operate against
prolonged or frequent leaves Of absence by grad
uating the pay of those on furlough. Except in
cases of transfer to the retired list the present
pay at the end of six months leave of absence is
reduced at twelve and eighteen months further
reductions take place, and, finally, at the termi-
nation of two years without actual service, the
officer is to be placed furlough pay; or in 9TH
er words,on what is equivalent almost to no pay.
And to prevent gentlemen so disposed from es-
Gaping the intent of this provision, by procuring
their assignment for brief period to nominal du.
ty on shore, tho law provides that if any oHi
- r A
expiration of his first leave,prior to having agar
served two years at sea, it shall be charged il
his ''leaye" account, to bring him under tn,
provision of the law requiring the deduction o
his leave pay on account of extended leaye-
There are other provisions in the bill looking T.
the fitness for service Of all officers, ald the es
Establishment of relative rank ofpursers, surgeons
&c.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

NINHMOND, Ut, LOOT J
LNOR the purpose of repairing the Locks between
Il Richmond and Lynchburg, the navigation of the
Canul by freight bouts. will be suspended as follows
lst. A. Locks Nos II and 81 from oath May 10 the
9Th o June.
ID. At Lusks Nos. 80 and 81, from the 9Th June to
1st July.
Tae trade between Richmond and New Canton will
not be Interrupted by this arrangement and the trnde
between Richmond and Tye River pond will be inter
ruplet only for TWO weeks
The will he kept in all the Levels so as to en-
able the Packet Boats continue their rec uar trims
without lnteirup ion du,ng the progress OF repuir.
By ordel of the Board OF Directors.
apl 2l2aw4w WIN. =, MUNFORD Sec'ry
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

.V Dangerous counterfeit, is often the heading of
newspaper articles intended TO put the community on
their gunrd az inst imposition, but buy lew bottles oil
Emmerson's American Hair Restorative and you v i'll
require any notice in future for anything in this Ge
Pricc 81 90 nldrgn Bottles For sac by
apl2 l-lw d. X. LYMAN.
20 Stablcrs Good Medicines are rec ominerd
ed To In public, whh the assurance that nothing is
claimed for them, but what they really possess. The
cuiatve properties ofSTABLER'S ANODYNE HER.
kY EXPECTuRANTh have been certified to in hundreds
of cases where il has been beneficial in Coughs ods
Sore Throats Asthma Bronchitis and disea of The
lungs and throat generally. The DlARRHGA COR
those serious diseases of the bowels which so often
Prove fatal Indeed in reg ard to both medicines, a
trial of their merits, by the afflicted, is nfdently asked
rs really believe there better medicines in use
See adv ertisemont in another column and descriptive
pamphlets to be had gratis If The agents. Price for
each bottle only SO cents, six Loles Tor 81 so.
up l5-1m
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21
Trustees Sale of Valuable House 4 /,

ar. PURSUANT to the provisions of deed ri,s
llii from } Ames Wilkinson and wife, ,n,ed /
March lS5 and Of record in the Clerk Office If
Lynchburg Hastings Court, shall on Saturday D
inst. at o'clock, on the premises, offer for sale
Quarter Acre Lot with the Improvements
situated at the Junction of 0tl street and 18th a-a
near the residence of DIR. E. II. Murrell The t5G'
believed to be unquestionable, but acting ne ,a,a.
shall only convey such title is vested in me b, al
t'ust deed. Terms made known ON day of sale
apl IL -dt22ap J. BENAGH Jr.. Trustee
ExDres cony
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

The TOBACCO TRApE.-Our manufacturers of
tobacco are determined to maintain their world
wide reputation for liberality in the trade. Yes
terday sales went off at high figure--reaching
in one instance S25, the hundred weight. The
planters would doubtless find il to their adyan-
tage to bring their crops in as early as practical
ble
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21
Spring Millinery and Lace Goods,

VIE subscr Der is opening a la, ge assert a.
c neot OF Fancy MILLINERY and Lace IL
II III OF our friends and the public. Also, large so
'hent OF Mantes suitable for the season. corse fro
anu dn" oacN mar braid+, combs and sundry artre
'adles wear. R. f. HENING
25.ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

Ex-PREsIDENr FIILMoRE.-The Mobile pa-
pers give glowing accounts of the generous re-
ception Ex-Presdent Fillmore received at that
city. Six steamers crowded with passengers
met the boat in which Mr.. Fillmore left New Or
leans, and escorted it to Mobile. The firing of
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21
LADYS NEW FASHION BOOK

I d" the 81 nj every month is published, price :
~ cents, Ftank Le,ies dies Gazette Of -,
Lo.don AMI New York Fashions containing 100 D
cravings of the Newest Styles of Ladies' and Child
Hats, Caps Dresses, Mantillns, &c a full size RAP
Pattern Of Manilla large Sheet OF Patterns, nndp
sscrirtion of Crochet Work. Articles on Relieve Lfn
work, Velvet Paintings, &c, Enteltaiiipg Lti.
Matter, Tales, &c. Novelette, by Mrs. Ann Stepisg'
Also zach Part contains New Song or Piece o. y
Sic Arrangement, lave been completed in lt9
whereby the Newest Designs will appear in this WI
One n"nth before the Paris Fashion Books are re'0"
by The steamer.
Fart l. was issued on january LIST, 1854, and na'y,
rrprhied sA different timts in lder M ct he 'l.
Nj the back numbers DO obtained. lie COW
rate Is alone worth none money than is charge
the whole Part.
EXTRACTS FROM THE PAPERS. =.
III iSby Tar the best Fashion Book issued in thr g4
try Wecordially recommend ~. Y. Da"y La Ia
ak sthe highest nukam>ng all journals OF IT, VA
" T. I,1duRe. This is uperb work p I'D
script 1t is the best record Of the Fashion no" a
hshed." Sunday Times, Phiiadelptia-"l c"" srs
all the newest Fashions and coored Plate Oh
beauty Home Journal N og
One COPY, one year 50; two do, S. four do''
COPY ot the Gazette, and one copy Of HarT ei s.
or 6raham,s vaga. ine, one year. s.. ..h b
thce Ma John street, New York, ard tor
all Booksellers in the United States and Cana'"'
aPl 9.d3m
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TEMPERANCE NOTICE.

PHILIP S. WHITE the Advocate of Total Alb
stinence generally, and of Probbtory Legisla-
tion particularly, will speak to the citizens of
Lynchburg ON the night of the Goth inst; at
Elon, Amherst Co, on the 9th, and at Pedlar
Mills OH the 2Sth.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21
Auction Sale under Deed of TINS, -
so DESIRABLE RUIInuxs'' ci aoou,
AND LOTS
e A Valuable Family Residence :,
IN THE NEW VILLAGE or Ia

p virtue Of deeI of ttu.t exccn,al ALLOW
pP o ses In In rem mentioned tie l9 3' Tor he
CLERK Cfiice OF the County oil Amhrrst d IN s
on Saturday, the 10Th day April 1851. n, 'sa' proc
the afternoon on the premises. if far 'eloeh n
rcxt fair day, to sell about FIFTY Ia ~" on Ii,
Lott, and adesirabie FAMILY RESIDENT Building
or ncres of rich garden ground attached i win
lie in the village of Wardlow in the .a
Tn, abo' e Lots are beautifully situated ~, Daniel
full view of the city and affording eo''oaadg
sites Tor private residences, besides being " ya. T.
garden Trey will be sold in sizes to suit rnra
he tamil, residence, being the same lorme, - 'ca'l
by Jno. A. Mosely, Esq is commodious ons oee.pd
table near enough the city for man Of 'o'Rfs
the ground atlaehe here is productive anJ al
with choice Fruit Trees Grippe Vines. &c Sn wei
The property will he sold upon a cred ~
months, the purchaser giving in each case ald
n'ie, sat sacto,ily endorsed and the tite Of
be withheld till payment is made us n sccnr;, 'aa
same. For further information call ON mn ' pl
at whose store plats of he properly ma, ba oa u9t
DANIEL A. WILSON, Trustee.
Sale to be conducted by THos q. Hut Anc,iasas.
npl 10 dtd.if ''ueet
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cannon announced The approach of the convoy
and the Ex-Presideni was received by large pro-
oession and formally welcomed TO the city by the
Mayor. He responded in brief speech, Hon
J. +. Kennedy. was then called out and hand
somely greeted. lie replied in his usual happy
style.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

NORFOLK AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD COM
rANY.-Tho stockholders of this company held
their annual meeting in the city of Norfolk on
Thursday last. The reports of the President
Chief Engineer and Treasurer were presented,
read and approved. From these we learn that
the affairs of the Company are in excellent CON
dition. DIR. f. Mallory was reelected Pres-
dent by nearly II unanimous vote, and VIM |.
Hardy, and VIM I. Harrison, Esqrs., Directors.
The other three Directors are appointed by the
Board of Public Works. Previous to the cleo
ton of the President the salary was, on motion,
raised from 81 800 to e., 900.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

Secretary Dobbin, it is said, has decided that
the SIX new steam frigates must be built in the
government yards,but will contract for the super
mtendenee OF their construction, if possible with
experienced ship-builders
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

The cholera begins to make its appearance on
the Mississippi river, BY the last foreign news it
was also beginning to make its appearance in va
rious places in Great Britain, and in various pa-
on the continent
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

Ia We authorized to announce DANIEL A.
NuNNELLY candidate fol Commits ioner Of the
Revenue for III, Eastern District OF Campbell County
ap 10 wide
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-21

The House of Representatives, on Friday, af
ter some delay for want of quorum, passed the
bill to graduate and reduce the price of the public
lands oneprivate bill was also passed, The
House then considered in Committee of the
Whole the bill making appropriations for the
West Point Academy. Upon amendment of
the Senate, appropriating 100000 for the erec-
ton of riding hall for the instruction of the ca
diets, lively debate ensued between Messrs
Haven, Bissell, and Benton, of Missouri; but the
committee rose without voting the pending
question, and the House adjourned to Monday.