Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-18
Miscellaneous Items.

The Baltimore American says:-"Within a
few days past there has been decided change
in the condition of the Money Market. For
some months past the market has been compare
lively ensy, and loans could be obtained freely
with proper security at moderate rates. The
very extensive business of the last month or two
has accustomed heavy demand upon our bank
ing institutions and to meet the wants of the
community they have materially extended their
discount lines. They have found it necessary,
recently, in order to meet the altered condition
of financial affairs abroad ana ut New York to
contract very considerably their accommodations
aud the consequence is thata large amount of
paper is thrown upon the street for discount
We understand that first class endorsed paper is
selling ON the street at per ct. per month. The
stringency in the market may be only temporary
and of short duration, but AZ the present time the
money market is exceedingly tight
1t is announced tnat the Maryland Legislature
adjourned on Saturday leaving the "NIaine Lii
quor bill" among the killed and wounded. The
only measure ON the subject that succeeded was
bill ON the subject of regulating liquor licenses.
1t originated in the Senate, and passed that
body, and was subsequently also passed in the
House, but being somewhat amended, it was sent
back to the Senate, and, ms read III the pa
pcrs, (hut the telegraph seems TO deny) it
was there approved of. BY its provisions, Ii
ccnse can only be obtained to open apubGe house
aud retail liquor, on the recommendation of TWEEN
ty respectable residents of the mel ghborhood, and
there are other restrictions to prevent the abuse
of the privilege, no liquor being allowed to be
sold to minors, he.
Col. John Bankhead Magruder, L. $. Army
having obtained leave of absence, has gone to
France, and is about to proceed to the seat of
war in the East. as a member of the staff of the
French General-in- Chief. He is man of great
talent, energy of character, gallantry and ambi
ton. The Washington Star predicts for him a
distinguished career. Col Magruderis, we be-
lcve, native of Albemarle county.
The Alexandria Sentinel learns from good au-
thority that the cars ON the Orange and Alexan-
drla Railroad will commence running t, Cor
louisville on the 2Oth inst. Much credit is due
to the officers upon this road, FORTS early COM
peton to the above named place.
1t appears that twenty medical gentlemen,
haihng from America have offered their services
as army surgeons to the Czar and on the other
hand Americans have already left Paris for Tur-
key, to assist the Moslems. SO it will be seen
that as to even-handed justice, America is all
right in one sense.
In the House of Representatives, resolution
has been adopted instructing the Committee on
the Library to inquire into the propriety of pur-
chasing from Hiram Powers, the great American
sculptor, a work of art to embellish the Capital
If the L, States.
Mr.. Marshall llairston, of Henry county, Nr-
ginia, sold the fine portion of his tobacco crop of
10000 pounds, a few days ago,to ID. IL. Spencer,
a manufacturer, for S45 per hundred.
Calh ouns birth day, (this Saturday, l8th,) is
to be celebrated with grand parade by all the
Military and Fire Companies of Charleston. An
Grafton also is to be delivered by Hon. VIM. ID.
Porter.