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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

Messrs. Robt. J. Walker and +. Butler King.
it is stated have started for Texas for the securing
the grants of land offered by that State to any
Rail Road Company which would contract to build
tho Pacific Rail Road through that State and give
sufficient guarantee for the performance of the
conditions of thor contract. They are reported
to cary with them United States Stocks 10 the
value of 100000, to be deposited as security for
its performances and letters of credit on a \ York
Banking house for 93500 to be used in carry
ing on the construction of the first fifty miles of
the work. fthey succeed in making the con-
tract, they estimate that the value of the lands
10 be acquired from Texas will ultimately be
equal to the cost of constructing the road all the
way to tire Pacific Charleston Courier.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24
Amherst Subscription to Orange & Alexandra
Railroad COMPANY

The special attention of the people of Amherst
is asked to the order advertsod in another column.
OF the County Court in regard to the proposed
subscription of $4,000 to the stock of the Orange
X Alexandria Raroad,for the purpose of extend
ing that road to Lynchburg. We do not deem it
necessary to urge any considerations, further than
those which have already been presented, in fla
Yor OF this Improvement. Its Importance, as a
medium of direct and almost immediate COM
mnneation with the markets Ct Lynchburg, Rich
mond, Alexandra and Baltimore, are fully appre
elatedwe belieye,by the intelligent and enterpris-
ing voters of Amherst. The vote, it will be per-
oeiyed,wiil be taken on next Thursday the eth
inst.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

GONE BACK TO THE PEoPIE.-The administra-
ton party of New Hampshire, under the PERM
eous influences of drugged liquor and other ne
farious causes, have failed complely in their en-
beavers to elect couple of administration favor
ties to the United States Senate, and have been
compelled to make an appeal to the people. a
new Legislature has 10 be elected. The issue
will be fairly understood between the administra-
ton and its opponents. Will Gen. Pierce be
strong enough, withouta State Printer, to carry
New Hampshire Are the spoils exhausted!-
What is the world coming to, when even New
Hampshire goes by the board! Call Mr. Burke.
N. Y HerGid
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24
Indian Hosnlities IN Teros.- Complaints A

gUTHSI dFH. TtTS.Ttf r NWIfN, Go
New ORLEANS, July Eth, l654.-Advices from
Galveston to the llth inst, state that great ex-
otement has been produced among the people in
consequence of the marching of a body OF In
dams from Mexico into the interior of Texas
1t Is asserted that there are no efficient troops to
oppose them. The inhabitants complain of the
nertneSs of Gen. Smith, and are circulating Pc
ttions praying for his removal and the appoint
ment ofGen. Harvey in his place,as commander
in.chief of that division of the army.
The crops are represented to be in excellent
condition throughout Texas
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24
BALTIMORE MARKET. Inlu 10

Pr )VIsToNs-Ihe transactions are moderate,
We ave no change to make in prices. We quote
Mess Pork at 3l2 per Dbl. Mess Beef SIG Bacon
shoulders % cents, sides 69 cents and hams & a
III cents per lb.
ToBAcco-Tbe market is quiet, sales small
and prices unchanged.
y WOoL-Saes of unwashed at II a 10 cents.
tub-washed % % cents, and fleece 80 to 40
cents per Id.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

Col. b. II Smith, of Charleston, is announced
III the kanawha Republican as candidate for
Congress in the Eleventh District There were
previously some half dozen candidates in the field,
including one or two Wings. The Democrats
are to hold Convention at Chenille, Gilmer
county, to nominate party candidate
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

SuIoIDE,-The Parkersburg News. of July
Ii has the following:
One of the most distressing occurrences we
have ever been called upon to record took place
in the upper part of this county last night Mrs.
james wife of Lemuel james, was found dead
this morning, by her family, Immediately out
side the door of her house, "A short distance below
the mouth of Bull Creek, with two large and deep
gashes cut in the side of her throat, which caus.
ed her death. A short time since she told mem
Der of the family she contemplated committing
suicide, and it is supposed by all that she died
by her own hand. Mr. james, her husband has
not been at home since last winter. She leaves a
large family of children.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24
RUp,or Contro3;cted &c

BosToN, July 18.-The rumored defaieation
of the president of Boston bank, as mentioned
by the n. Y. Tribune, for $4,000, is pronounc-
ed untrue.
The Montgomery Guards" from New York,
were received this morning by the Columbian
and Bay State Artillery and Sarsfcld Guards
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24
NurIeE INnEREHN GIVEN. Tlut 1l.e ...h.cril.n.

" Office lSllEREBi GIVEN, That the subscriber
at Tue SI"y tern, 1893 ol the Circuit Court al the
onled States, tor Massachusetts District recovered
judgement ac' inst TWO Dcgucr otyp,- of Boston for
infringement OF thr bet er, Patent d to him by the
United States. dated Janua - lS49 for process far
taking Cmyon Daguerreo'ypes
All persons are duly "a,ned against using sad pro-
cess without hcese from tie subso riber ubd all n in
ge WI be prosecuted to tie of the INV License
may be had upon reasonable terms ON application to
JOHN A. WHIPPLE,
lulN 24'3 NJ. % W.shinUtnn ~ R.stan
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

RICHMOND AND DANvIILE RoAD.-We OBJ
serve by an advertisement in the DanvIlle Reg
ister that S25O.nGJ mort gagged bonds of the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad Company, are now
offered for sale. The bonds are made redeema-
BILE in five years, the interest payable sem-annu-
ally at the Office of the Company in Richmond.
From the aforesaid advertisement, we also learn
the further fact, that ''this amount being obtain
ed, the road will be completed" to Danville in
twelve mouths.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24


The following is the account of the recent af-
fray between Thos Francis Meagher and james
MoMastcrs, Geographic notice of which we
published yesterday. We quote from the N. Y.
express:
For long time past deep feeling ofanimos-
lily has existed between Jas. McNasters, Esq,
editor Of the 'Freeman's Journal and Ihos. +.
Meagher one of the editors of John Mitchel's
paper the Citizen in consequence of the former
violently abusing Mr.. Meagher through the col
umns of his paper. These attacks have been SO
frequent and venomous, that patience on the
part u Mr.. Meagher ceased to bo virtue, and
he accordingly determined to punish McMasters,
which he proceeded to do yesterday afternoon.-
Mr. Meagher called at the residence of his adver-
sary,but not finding him in remained in the neigh
borhood till he made his appearance, and col
lison immediately followed; i'll which blood was
spilled, and Mr. Meagher came near losing his
life by bullet fired from pistol in the hands of
Mcslastors Fortunately, however, the missile
missed its intended destination, passing close by
Meagher's head. The latter then wrenched II
loadcd cane from Mem tsters' hand, with which
he struck him heavy blow under the left ear in
Hlctlng severe wound and knocking him down
Lieut.. Hicks of the 18th Ward Police. at this
time came up and separated the belligerants.''-
The following is what Lieut.. H. says of the mat
ter:
In this case it appears that McMasters pub
lished in the Freeman journal an article deroga-
tory To the character of Thos. +. Meagher, and
MIR. Meagher called at MeAlasters' Office this day
but did not find him in, he then accidently or pur-
posely met him in st avenue, nenr 7th street on
his way homo, and set upon with whip cane
beating him across the head and shoulders; Me
Masters ran to get away from the whipping, and
Meagher followed in pursuit; McAIasters finding
Meagher close on him,turned and drew pistol
from his breast pocket, and when Meagher was
within about or 10 feet of him he fired the ball
passing over Meagher's shoulder and close TO his
head. Meaghor then closed in with McAlasters
and struck him, knocking him down and partially
stunning him; Lieut. IL. who having heard the
report of the pistol and being near at hand ran,
and came up and found MeAlasters laying on the
ground supposing him to have been shots once
arrested Mcagher, and also helped to raise Me
Masters from the ground, and briefly learning
the circumstances of the case, conveyed them
both to the station house and from thence before
Justice Wood, who held them to bail in the sum
of $500 each, to keep the peace for months
Mr.. Meagher gave bail ut Cnce, and McMasters
sent for his bondsman.'n
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24
inlv243t

pAGuEttE TYPES The ud> enlistment OF 6 bb, the
daguerrean. will he found in our is,n, .,ay Hi. nov
ga'ry' ""w opened on Main street j. fitted u in style
Wu'h "ord d" credit To ciy enterprise T ~ new sky
Light will ennh him fLrni ia lkenes>es of lie mast
superior qua il, Let all of our country friend. no
"tnt pictures then Of members If teir f,u-
"neS cal nnd they canhot fail to be peasei Let This
o' o' 'aN'n as infie he"s paper puff TO often given
without merit but the word. Of [, ulh and snbr
ia" gallery moi only well fixed fur art bur in he
convenience a. II furniture, the vis,r n, sivB,. find
pleasant place Of n.oit. Mr. Potter The gent!ena,v
IN Poi"e opeiaior,"il beireased with cal even from
Ia Sc " "aliag lietures. hut to those in need ri any
mug OF the Kind, lie especial invitati Da1
rifle Republican,. ~ so
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

The American & Foreign Christian Union, -
is the title of Monthly Magazine, the August
No. of which we have received.
1t is published by the American and Foreign
Christian Union, and seems to be an interesting
religious publication. 1t is furnished at the low
price of 81 year New York
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

BUCKINGHAM Co., Va. Julv3 1874
1t gives pleasure 10 state that s2o00 in.nrsd b
l"e Washington co Mutual Insurance Company.N y
uH"n my Dwelling House, which was do,trnt ed by fl,
some month s'n,e, Wa promptly paid to me through
'"','r gent Nj oilas bigow,of turnvr in this Sate.
also know tue act inti tb. l,-,.. ~ ,.flt
81 Col, Thomas NJ Bondurant, for $1,000. ri Mr. Wil.
n ~ NJ Al"seiy,t'r 1854, and of Miss Csthn,ine NJ
rNin" t'r s2O0n, We're oil promptly pad h, ths said
Company, lhroughthe samr agent NV S''N
july dit, cit RICHARD n EITtS.t
% Hep. please copy ="
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

TIE PREsIpENCY.-Parson Brownlow of the
Knoxville Wing commences new volume of his
paper, by hosting the flag of JOHN BELL of Tenn.
for the Presidency in 1850
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

AT the last meeting OF the Board of Directors
OF the Lynchburg Hose & Fire Insurance Com
pany, Jas. o. Williams was elected Treasurer.
in the place of Martin Hollins, resigned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24
4 French Napal Fleet al NorfIk

NORFOLK July ia French war steamer
arrived here this morning from Havana. She
brings intelligence that the whole French fleet.
consisting of six or seven vessels, may be expee-
ted here in a few days, to repair and refit.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

AaTHuR's HOME MAGAZINE, for August, has
promptly reached us, and is an excellent number,
continuing much interesting and instructive read
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

Fifty trains, exclusive of freight trains, ar
rive at and depart from Buffalo, n. Y. daily.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

We are indebted to Senator j. c. Jones for
for his speech on petition for the repeal of the
Fugitive Slave Law.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

DE Bows REvIEw.-The above valuable
work for July has been received, and we find
among its contents the usual amount of able and
interesting articles.
Price So. j. ID. b. De Bow, New Orleans.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

4 sNSEED OIL just received by
H (may 29ts)~ V. STABLE8 & co
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

Look OUT FOR HIm!-A yankee abolitionst,
engaged in peddling maps,in the western coun-
ties of North Carolina,was discovered "A few days
since tamperng with slaves, in Charlotte. He
was politely requested by portion ofthe citizens
to leave forthwith Several oblique illusions to
coat of tar and feathers" made in his presence
are thought to have accelerated his movements,as
he was off in quick time anUHie Register.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

"A Glass OF Soda Water, as cool as Ice a,vorad
",.n "t" f"e apple Syrup, at John =. WrisAts is yery
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24
DAGUERREOTYPEs.

TITO THE TuBLIC In this day of humbugee y
Il and self putting with which our papers abound
it is hand Tor The people to determine 'dert'
But upon this the subscriber has mppin to
make, as he feels confident that hssrforts please
this community for the past years. have been and
still appre atcd evn ed by the continual growth
and increase of his business.
Having fine, large rece ton rooms, and fine opera
ting equa If supe Tor, to any in the Sme-
ard every facility to make his vsitos pleasant while
they are waiting, he respectfully all that may want
Pictureso themselves or friends faithfully aid sca
ly executed, To give him call.
lie will simply add that he has notlrit the ci VI ord'i
he expect to very soon. but may be found at his oil
>'ahd ('ign OF the fag) where he still continues To pro-
duce those super ior Degu rreutypes which have bc'
aad ,l'lare the ANIMATION ofa lovers fart bu is ter
rorto indifferent operators.
As usual. constantly ON hand, II large assortment OF
Diguelreuype Jewelry, " ich will tie filed with ui''
lures ut moderate price, and warranted to be what
they are sold for.
Pictures taken in any weather and all hours Of tie
day, in every style OF the nrt except onethat is ire
one that fade, on don't plelse
20 Galleries Vain St. Lynchburg, in It Danv.e'
l"lv 24ts p. f. GIBBS. Prnrretor,
Union Hotel in the city of Lynchburg for rent
'E'HB undersigned, agent for Ri.hnri X Crane
4 "lters tlr rent that aiuable tavern popfrY W '
city OF Lyachbnrg, rerenty known '>irell llo'i
hnd occupied tor series of y'nr$ by Charles Ia "'
This H. tel, under the management nf Mr. Dbte|' '''
patronags. both local an transient, up to the N'3
time il was clo'ed, surpas eel by any public nous
then in The city and there is doubt but thai II c "
advantages OF location and otl erwise, which W'u''
gain attract to it large custom. In addition tn 'U'
the enlargement Of the Basin of the Cdnn which D"
ali ybeen determine on ind the almost 'rtain i,
tDn of the depot Hi place Of the Orange y Alex
connected with the contemplated improvement 81 '
alley lea ing directly from tits Hotel to the Depot "
Basin Will give it u superiority tor acresslhiIIy "''
convenience To the travelling rubic.n hich must a't"
to this hotel large share of its patfonag' ne W.
derS gned will rent tbs property upon very m"le'"
I IN ;, pany sua6l tenant and to enable nm ~ a."
range the llouse 10 suit his convenience WI E
mil for reasonable lime, every dollar NJ the fent' AN
the payment of Faxes to be applied 10 refairs
ANY one DESTROYS of engag ne in TIA business j. co.
nestly desired visit Lynchbnrg and eXamlne w.
premises, wien all its Advantages will be fead,} pr
crived HEN Y DUNNINGloN
inv % c2wlmo
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

The Wytheyille Telegraph is not quite salts
fled to rest the title TO fame of TINT corporation
upon commercial greatness alone. 1t desires ito
sec Wytheville the ATHENS" well as the
Liverpool" of South western Virginia but is
grioyed to say that she has yet to take the first
step towards the attainment of that dignity
Distressing very
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24


The Baltimore Patriot of The 18th instant
contained an article with the following caption;
..our Harbor-its Merits-and its Wants.
correspondent Of the Norfolk Herald quotes the
article with the following striking comments;
They admit that their hafbor has not sufficient
draught of water for large class yessels,and Gull
upon the General Government 20 appropriate
5000 900 Ia improve the Patapseo river. 50 a. To
admit first class Government steamers, gong up
to Baltimore, to obtain supplies of coal They
also intimate that the General Government shout
erect strong Notifications 10 protect their men OF
war when at Baltimore. In other words TO make
that place strong naval arsenal, solely for the
purpose of procuring coal. If the Government
adopt the FIRST proposal, the second will become
ono of necessity-for should their port be rem
lered navigable for our largest class steamers,
foreign men of war would of course have access
10 them. Now, ifthe General Government could
no where obtain supply Of eonl but at Baltimore,
necessity might compel them 10 incur an ex-
penso Of many millions to deepen the Patapseo
liver aud erect extensive fortihcations-but
glance at the progress of internal improvements
in Virginia, will show that ere long when the
Railroad from Petersburg to Norfolk is compile
ted, the General Government may obtain all the
ooni they require, delivered from cars at theiral
ready protected. secure depot at Gosport. Why
then seek itsat the head OF Chesapeake baYi-
The advantages of the General Government OF
obtaining supplies of coal direct from the interi
or of virginia, delivered AT their navy yard, at
Gosport arc so obvious that further comment Is
snperiu.ous. NORFOLK.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

VIRGINIA DELEGAnoN.-A Washington cor
respondent of the New York Herald, gives the
democratic delegation from Virginia, several Sc
we're rubs i'll the subjoned paragraph
at will be noticed in the proceedings, that the
Virginia. members voted uniformly against the
Custom Houses It'll the amendment came up for a
Custom House at Richmond, when, losing sight of
their boosted principles, they turned round and
voted for that. Virginia has sent beautiful
delegation of abstractonists. to Congress, who
vote for nothing unless it is contained in the
resolutions of '9S or is intended solely for the
benefit of Virginia. This demagogueism will
probably be resented after while, and Virginia
will discover the necessity of her being represent
ed by men of common sense"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-24

ave observe that the Administration papers
in the South have nothing whatever to say of the
passage Of the River and Harbor bill, by the
Democratic House of Represen coming in
with seventy majority; and very quietly acquiesc
ing in the policy, whichn certain localities is be-
fore the Presidential election; SO loudly denounc-
ed Mr.. Keitt, of 5. C., called out, very Justify,
the other day, for reduction of the Traiff-an-
other matter, in certain quarters, much talked of
about the time that the people are to vote for
President. But Mr.. keitt calls upon this Dem
ocratic Congress in vain. Aud so, of other things
In polcer is very different thing, from oW Of
potcer. The people are gradually seeing Il this
They will never again. be blinded by porty as
they have been in years past."-Ater Ga>ette.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-06-03
Our City Yesterday.

The Geographic despatch from Boston, on
Friday morning, announcing the decision of
the Commissioner, in the case of Burns, pro-
duced a moss intense excitement in this city.
Men hurried to and fro along the streets, pro-
claiming the disgraceful news, "Burns is Civ
en- up to the slave-catcher . Groups col
lected at the corners of the streets some
talking bitterly, and Others looking gloomy
aud sad. Wings, Democrats and Free Soil
ers were unanimous in their sympathy for the
slave; and they were united, as one man, i'll
their stern condemnation of proceeding
which is not only an outrage on liberty and
humanity, but meIitatel insult to our hon
ored Commonwealth.
The bells of all the churches were tolled,
with funereal solemnity, during the day.
The stores were closed and draped in black
and our fair city, which summer now makes
beautiful with green trees and golden sun
shine, seemed like a widow, mourning for the
loss of the strength and glory of her house
hold and heart The flag the United States,
reversed, furled, dsaped with black, and
raised half-mast high, was hoisted on the
liberty pole on the Common. There were no
manifestations of partyism in the universal
gloom that overspread the city. Merchants
and mechanics, who have never united with
each other in any political demonstration,
united in the display of their indignation at
the insult which has been offered to Massa-
chusetts. They felt that Burns was taken off,
not by Colonel Suttle, but by Frank Pierce,
in defiance of Massachusetts law and Massa-
chusetts sentiment. They felt that the men
who have torn Nebraska from Freedom, tore
this man from Massachusetts,, in contempt of
the principles which dictated the opposition of
New England to the Douglas fraud. They
felt that this was their hour of triumph; but
they felt also that there Is day of reckoning
at hand, when there shall not be freeman in
the land but will mark them for the doom of
traitors.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-06-03
Gge 9aiIp SPY.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1854.
The Rendition.

Anthony Burns has been delivered I'M to
the kidnapper. The expectations of the best
jurists of Massachusetts,, predicated ON the
principles Of legal evidence and comraon law
have been disappointed; the bones Of the
people of Massachusetts, springing from their
traditions, their faith in Justice and in human
ity, have been blasted. Commissioner I,orina
has adjudged that Burns shall go back to bond
age. For SIS he has sold his brother to Suite.
lie has outraged the eternal principles of law;
he has insulted the majesty of Massachusetts,,
he has trampled upon the dignity Of manhood
and dehed the eternal DEGREES of God. Let
Commissioner Loring think of this davis
work; let him dream of it. Let him hug the
memory of it to his bosom, when he sits
among his children, by his own Preside; let
him tell it to his wife, as he sits beside her in
the house of prayer let him mingle the re-
collection of it with the solemn services of the
eucharist; let him lean upon it as he strug-
giles with the angel of death, on the shores of
the eternal world; let it occupy his soul and
sense, henceforth and forever. We ask no
other revenge upon Commissioner Loring
Poor Burns Poor American, and son of an
American We could not save you from
doom worse than death. We, your country
men; we, the descendants of fugitives, and
the grandsons of heroes, could not prote ct you,
fugitive and hero. We, like you are subjects
of Virginia, and while you must go back, we
must submit to see you go back. Oh, for
resurrection of the men of Lexington and
Bunker Hill. Henceforth we will not dare to
whisper their names. Let us be silent until
we can redeem the honor. so grievously shorn
from our brows, which our fathers left us.
Let us be patient until we have broken the
yoke which makes Massachusetts, an apend-
age of Virginia.