Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-09-15
BY YESTERDAYS MAILS.
Riot IN Rnppnhnnnnck.

Riot in RaPpahanaock,
The Alexandria Gazette contains a lengthy ae
count, by an "Eye Witness of riot at Wash
ington, Rapp'k Co., between the citizens and show
men of Barnums menagerie. The disturbance
had its origin in the abduction ola negro boy from
Madison c. H.. by some of the company. The de-
lection of this bold attempt at slave stealing, and
the REMINDING of one of the party to Madison
county for trial, seems to have excited the show
men, aud shortly after scullle ensued between II
ticket receiver and gentleman who had attemp-
ted to re-enter side tent after being out IA short
time The friends of the latter removed him to
the Tavern, whittier he was followed by the bel
lgerent Barnumites ,anl in short time II general
fight with sticks and club s,and all sorts of weap-
ons was commenced. Eye Witness goes ON to
say:
Z Lone Of our magistrates (Braxton Eastham,)
was knocked down several times, had his head cut
and several of his teeth knocked out together with
several of our best citizens, who barely escaped
with their lives in the general melee that cnsued.
Whilst this fight WAS progressing in the street.
band of fifteen or twenty men, armed with clubs,
sticks and grabbing hoes came from the dlrcc-
ton of the principal show, and upon gaining the
street, hrandshed their savagc-like VI apons. and
with yell, which all seemed to understands rush
ed into the crowd beating aud knocking downn-
Discriminatory, all who CHANGED to be in reach of
their vengeance CONSERVATION and confusion
prevailed, until the militia were ordered out and
arms placed in their hands, and the command Civ
en- to clear the streets.
This very soon brought the rioters to their
senses. They skulked on the first appearance
of IL musket, and in n few minutes not one
to be found outside of his hiding place. Some
of these men were chased into the mountains,
l.4y e
had secreted himself elsewhere. No pains has
been spared to bring these rebels against law and
humanity to justice; all that could be Identified
or upon whom suspicion rested, have been ares
ted, and are now i'll custody, and an investga-
tlon will be had tomorrow.
= THE GoocnLANp MURDER The Richmond
Dispatch believes, on indisputabe facts, that
Robert Smith, supposed to have been murdered
recently in Goochland county, came to his death
by disease
.rHE OLD DEFENDERS ATALENANDRIA.
In compliance with an invitation, the Old De-
Tenders of Baltimore visited Alexandria on Tues
day last the anniversary of the Battle of North
Point. They reached the city about ] o'clock
under the command of Gen. A. Mitenberger
chief marshal, and escorted by the Washington
Light Infantry and Mount Vernon Guards, and
were received by salute of artillery. We copy
from the Alexandria Gazette the following dcs
cription of the proceedings:
The line was then formed, under command of
It. Col. BENZ Thomas, Chief Marshal and mar
ched through some of the principal streets to
the Marshal House where T. Il. HILL Esq, in
troduced G. w. p. Gusts to the guests of the
city, who, as usual, made one of his happy
speeches.
Mr.. Gusts was replied on the part OF the De-
tenders by Robt. Barry, Esq. of Baltimore in
soul stirring and beautiful address.
The line was again formed and marched into
Sarepta Hall, where sumptuous repast was
partaken of, prepared under the superintendent
of the committee.
At the dinner many sentiments were drank
and songs sang. Among them the Star Spangled
Banner by the Old Defenders, each of whom
had prepared himself with the words set to inu
SIC After dinner the Companies were again
formed, and paradcd through the city until six
o'clock, when they embarked on board the stea-
mer George Page for Washington, highly graf
fled with their visit. The Defenders many
of them venerable, but all hale and hearty in APP
pearance. and look if they would yet live ma
ny years to celebrate the anniversary of the bat
tie of North Point.
As they were cmbarking for Washington, one
of their number fell overheard, but was speedily
rescued by the bystanders.
MAINE Later.-The latest dis
patches from Maine state that the Governors
vote is very close; but it is believed that Morrill,
is elected by "a small majority. The following
Congressman are believed to be elected
First dstrict-John NJ. Wood. Second-John
J. Perry. Ihird-Ebenezer knowlton. Fourth
Samuel b. Benson. Fifth-lsrael Washburn,jr
These are all wings. The Washington Union
sets them down as wings and abolitionists. The
following dispatch comes to us from Portland:
Returns have been received from l01 towns
showing the following vote for Governor:
Morrill,, the Fusionist, .........2 81 900
Reed, Wing, Observation-Disclosures. AGA
Paris, Democrat, ........---- -lO,245
Carey, Liquor Law, l,377
The returns from the Legislature show the e.
lection of 36 FusIoni>tS, Is Democrats, and
Know Nothngs.
The Argus says that everything from Congress
down has gone by the board. The papers ascribe
the result to the action of the Know othings.
The cholera has been making heavy ravages
in Knoxville, Tenn. 1t is said that Parson
Brownow remains at his post, going from place
to place ministering to the wants OF the sick and
dying, while others have fed.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.--A despatch to the
Washington Union states that the Democrats
held great meeting in Exchange Place, Balti-
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