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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16

TO CoNTRAoToRs.-T Chief Engineer of
the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad gives notice
that he will receive until the Goth March, propo-
sails for additional work on that road, including
two iron bridges masonry, graduation, &c.
See advertisements
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16
rVBUsINEss or IMpORT.N..

u z frhh'frd u necessary fnr me To sp.nI nav
n"nh+ his winter ia the South have left m, seaea
w ,a Ina ser business IN The a'd' of my nephew ~
my friend. Mr.. Joseph b Nnwlip. My frie 4. e" y
TONERS are 'qnrstrd TO Gull an Item. -" 'H-
NOV 2lts WM ~ c,,,.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16

We understand that the Common Council of
Staunton have granted the reward of $780, Offered
for the detection of Coleman's murderer or muir
derers, to Edward Smith of charlottesville, q.
b. Dyer of Staunton.-S taunton Ness.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16
Prices of Stocks.

City Bonds, par l00-sales . slnI a
Va. and Tenn. R. r Stock, par 100 iguartd). 90 N
Citizen Say. Bank Stock, par 100. Io1 NJ
Lynch. Hose and Fire ms. Stock. par 90 o. nd
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16

CENTRAL RAILRoAp.--The rails upon the Cen
trail Railroad are now laid within about quarter
of mile of Staunton, and the depot is nearly COM
pleted.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16
COMMERCIAL.


LfNcHBuRG, Feb. Is, Is5t
ToBAoco-The quantity coming in loo ST =.
GELS, is increasing. Price pretty well sns,.;pl at
Iquote Jugs from 81 80 to 5 80; Connie, :
from 50 TO 50; Fair, & to 10 25. ieei
WnEAT-Market unsettled. White. n CO
Red, 81 IS. u GU
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16
LADIES FAIR washington's Birthday

The Ladies, Members. and Friends of the Merho-
d.. Protestant Churrh.wil hold FAIR an FEAST,
commencing Tuesday evening the 2lsl inst. On the
22nd hot dinner will be prepared suitable for the
easion. The three in the basement OF the b. T..
Church will be occuped-one of them exclusively for
the meat tables, where vtrythng will be served up in
the nice 1t order TIE Indies wish improy their house
uf worship. and hope for liberal patronage To their
Fair nnd Feast, promising something unusually tempt
ing in both departments. The sufficiently
feb 10 lt22teh
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16

To Any person wish ing to engreeably disappointed
in using of The many Hair Lotions, find Emer-
sons American Hair Restorative at d. LYMAN'S,
by the of which new hair Gun be grown heads
build Price, 81 00-n large bottles.
ieb lO lw
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16
IsaCIaAsD SON d CO.,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers i'm
DRY GOODS,
e5, Main Street, RICHMOND, Virginia.
SPEkEN 1854.

Statesmen
w. D. HOPKINS Lexington, p. b. LAW. nanville,
} E. KENT. Montgomery, T. CHARLTON ,Montg'y y,
j. b. FAuLKNt II, Halifax,
NAJITH the invitation to the Merchants of Virginia
w North Carolina and Tennessee 10 examine our
Stock Of DRY GOODS This season, we give the assn
rance of having large aud general assortment of
English, French and German Manufactured
Which, with every variety of AMERICAN FABRIC,
selected with special reference the trade of those
States, will make stock complete and embrace all
the articles us"ally found in Wholesale Dry Goods
Store, both Staple and Fancy all which will be
conentto place moderate PRICES on accommodating
terms.
Also
The most complete assert nent in the ci of Carpet
ilgs, Rugs, Door Mats. Piano and Table Covers, &C.
Sc. which will sell IL quantities suit purchasers
RICHARDSON X co,
feb 6d6c3w+ o. Main Street
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16

TNIOAE WHO MAY WANT SQUARE
n ilMBER, LOCUST POSTS, PLANK SHIN.
HLES LATliES, &r., please give me- u , ALL ms hold
Myself ia readiness To furnish al such Lumber
Nose wanting such Lumer will plea e address mo
ut Balcony Falls, where sill utiend to IN if reoue.,
with promptress.
feb l6 wis JACoR fyuNtNcuAM
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16
LynChburg Female Seminary,

Lynchburg Female Seminary.
VIE present session of this Institution CONNIE need
Il on Monday The 13h inst. We have rrocm ed the
s1viees OF nnuccomp lishod teacher, Miss MELVILLE
and are COW prepared Ia take eoud many mole pu
ris-e>pccaIly in French and Misic Parents nnd
Guardians vii plea 'e send in their Children Wards
carry a 4 e'ssses are ab Ut being rmed. We car
accommodate few more huardcrs.
Trims as heretofore
fhl6d&rlm MISSES cOPDON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16
CINCINNATI MARKETs-Feb.

Flour has decliusd to So IS Sales of 1900 %
Mess Pork, for Mar deli very at $l3. Sight fxclat
on New York at | , a premium. Freights hlsnl
Fork New Orleans, 81 +; Flour, 50 c on fotA
Wheeling Csc; Flour so.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16
NEw-oRLEANs MARKETs-Fet

CoTToN-The sales Of c oiton during the week enG
TO day foot up 4S.i00 bales. Mildling is quoted
&c New York Sight Exchange l IL d'c0o
Freighis active.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16

=" From seeming evil still educing good.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-16

n distinguished member OF the House of Repre-
sentatiyrs from South Carolina, and addressed 10
the editor Of a newspaper in the city of Charles
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22
The committee

The CAMEL IN AMERlcA.-The committee
on commerce of our state senate have report
ed in favor of incorporating the American
Camel Company The purpose of the as
sociation is to introduce the Asiatic camel
into the United States, for the various pur-
poses of transportation. The capital stock
is fixed at one hundred thousand doIlars.--
The prime movers in the affair are VIM. G.
Ring, Charles w Webbcr and Edward Ga
ranghay. The second gentleman is well
known as the writer of books and magazine
articles, popularity treated, on the subject OF
natural history.
The attempt of Mr.. Fabens, the author OF
the Camel Hunt" ii somewhat exaggerated
history Of adventure, to introduce the eastern
camel into use on the Isthmus of Darien
was, as is well known, failure. This new
attempt to introduce the camel into the
western continent may prove more success
ful, but that animal seems on y to thrive well
in dry and equabe climate.
1t seems a reversal of the order Of the world
for the west to 90 back TO the east for aid in
p+ogreSS.-- n. Y. Post.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

THE LARGEST FLowER.--It is said that the
largest and perhaps most remarkable produc-
ton of the floral kingdom, is the flower call
ed Raf1lesia Arnoldi--discovere in Sumatra
by Sir Stamford Raffles and his friend DR..
Arnold. This plant possesses neither stem
nor leaves, but is mere flower, which grows
parasitically from the stem of a species OF
vine It's roots, which penetrate the vine.
are very minute. The first appearance OF
this flower is that of small knob or tuber-
Gle, on the bark of the vine. This knob
gradually increases until it attains the size
Of large cabbage, and at length bursts forth
into gigantic flower. 1t is said that the
diameter of the flower is three and a hall
feet, its weight Is pounds, and the hollow in
the center of the capacity of Is pints. The
petals are an inch and half thick near the
base The color is brick red, inclining to
orange, marked occasionally with blotches
Of white and deeper red. The plant is dioc
cious-the stamens forming bearded circle
around a large fleshy excrescence in the cen
ter, which is beset with thorny projec
tions, shaped like cows horns. The flow
er is endowed with a powerful, although
disagreeable odor. It's period of existence il
brief
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

ORIGIN OF THE Term Gold DOMINION. >
Few things are 50 well calculated to awaken
in the mind of the proud Virginan, when
wandering in foreign lands, touching remi
niscences of home and kindred, as the sim
Pile mention of the "Old Dominion And
yet there are comparatively few who are
aware of the origin of the term which has
so long and so generally been applied to Vir-
ginia. 1t originated thus: During the pro-
tectorate of Cromwell, the colony of Vir-
gnia refused to acknowledge his authority,
and declared itself independent. Shortly
after, when Cromwell threatened to send a
feet and army to reduce Virginia to subjec-
tion, the alarmed Virginians sent message
TO Charles H., who was then an exile in Elan
ders, inviting him to return in the ship with
the messenger and be king of Virginia. Charles
accepted the invitation, and was on the eve
of embarkation, when he was recalled to the
throne of England AS soon as he was fair
~ seated upon the throne, in gratitude for
the loyalty of Virginia, he caused her coat
of arms to be quartered with those of Eng
land, Ireland and Scotland, as an independ-
ent member Of the empire--a distinct por-
tion of the d" Old Dominion" Hence arose
the origin of the term. Copper coins of Vir-
gjnia were issued even as late as the reign OF
George ILL.,, which bore on one side the coats
of arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and
Virginia. Detroit Advertiser.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

ANOTHER BUBBLE BURsr.-The Boston
Courier, apparently speaking by authority,
mann letter, published in the Evening Post
gard to Mr.. Everetts correspondence with
Mr. F. Webster during Mr.. Everetts late
visit to Boston, Mr.. Fletcher Websters re.
ply, the excitement of friends, &C., SO cir
cumstantially set forth, is wholly without
foundation. No such correspondence took
place--no such original draft was given b,
Mr.. Fletcher Webster to Mr.. Everett-nol
did any communication of any sort take place
between them on the subject.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

How TO GET RID OF RATS. Prof. Dascom,
of Oberlin, in postscript to private letter
to the Ohio Farmer, says
Would it not be we'll to call the attention
Of your readers to the ease and certainty with
which they may be relieved from the annoy
ance OF the large brown rat This impudent
intruder often visits my laboratory and 9th
er premises. As they come singly, l 6" take
Off each one the night after discover signs
Of his presence in this wise: ] take half a
tea-spoonful of dry -four or Indian meal on
plate or piece of board, and sprinkle over
it the fraction of grain Of 8triclninc. This
is set in convenient place, and invariably
find the culprit near the spot dead in the
morning. The peculiar advantage of this
poisonis, that ii produces muscular spasms,
which prevent the animal from reaching his
hole to die and decompose. 1t is needless TO
add that such violent poison should be
used with care.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22
A A"KA1NrucK" INVITATION of

A "KAINTUcK" OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, of
the Chicago Tribune, who is at Washington,
says he was present at the Presidents levee,
having received "Kaintuck invitation. F."
He explains the origin of the term thus In
early times in Kentucky, when the country
was but thinly settled, it was customary to
give notice to such persons as were not want
ed at balls or other public gatherings to stay
away. All others were expected to come.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

been solemnly decided in Scotland, that any
man at a theatre may hiss like twenty geese,
if he will. A person who had exercised
that privilege was rudely turned out of the
theatre and taken into custody. The mag
istrates, on the case being brought before
them, fined the manager t1oenty guineas, and
sirteen pounds expenses. This was appealed
from, by bill of suspension; but the origl-
nal decision was confirmed by the Lord
Ordinary, with additional costs.-l London
Examiner. ..
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

COVER JoRDAN.'-We notice that some
eight or ten parties with wives, children and
friends. together with implements ofhusband-
ry, crossed the river at this city, few days
since, to pitch their tents in :" beautiful Ne
braska.' Whether they will take the coun-
try by force of arms, or pass on to reserved
lands and patiently await the action of gov
eminent, we know not. We presume the
latter.-[St. Joseph Cycle.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

CURE FOR DYsPEPsIA.-If you are labor
ing man or woman, don't oDer-,vork yourself
don't overriding yourself-don't overload
your stomach with food, your body with
clothing, or your mind with care. Discard
at once, as your greatest enemies, drugs, to-
bacco, spirits, coffee and tea; get up with
the lark-wash effectually with cold water
from head to foot, rub dry, dress light, and
then go out in the open air and sing morn
ing song. Let your bread be made of un-
bolted flour, or shorts and flour mixed use
maple molasses eat raw beef, dried and
smoked little; rice, stewed fruit, turnips
&c; drink only water. If purgatives appear
necessary, use cold water injections instead
of pills. Keep your fingers off of your pulse
and your face away from the looking g-gass
Go about your business. Should your friend:
inquire after your health, just tell them yol
are getting better and calculate to live. Fol
low these rules and prescriptions, and if yol
don't get well, you need try nothing else
| Ohio Farmer.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

STRANGE PRocLAMATIoN.- There is pro-
clamation extant, addressed by Russia to the
Circassian chief in 1887, in which it is ask
ed" Are you aware, that if the heavens
should fall Russia could prop them with her
bayonets2 The English may be good ne
chanic artizans, but power dwells only with
Russia. No country ever waged successful
war against her. If you desire peace, you
must be convinced that there are but two
powers in existence-God in Heaven and the
Emperor upon earth"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

The air is said to be so pure and rarifed
at Salt Lake City that it puzzles person
from the states to estimate distances. BY
ascending mountain short distance be-
hind the city, the Salt Lake is seen, appar-
entity only four or five miles off, while it is in
reality twenty one miles to the nearest point.
Mount Nebo, 80 miles distant, can be seen
90 distinctly that the different ridges, &C.,
are visible TO the naked eye.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

EPAULETTs AND HoDs.-A member of con-
gress has proposed to increase the pay of the
officers of the army, and has offered as an
argument in favor of such increase of pay,
the fact that bricklyers in San Francisco re-
ceive more pay than colonies in the army,
and that hod-carriers get more than captains.
If this be SO, still there is no occasion for an
increase of pay in the army all the colo
nels who want higher pay have to do is to
learn the trade of k-laying and go to San
Francisco, where they can serve their coun-
try more effectually than most of them now
do. There they can build up their country's
glory on solid foundation. And as for the
captains, they can get an increase of pay
without taking up their time in learning a
trade, for any body can "tote hod," and
there are few employments in which an am
bilious man can rise more rapidly.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22
For the Journal.
Farewell to Home.
BY STELLIE.

BY sTELLIE.
Farewell, loved home, farewell!
To leave thee now go;
Sad thoughts my bosom swell
As hence l 60 to dwell, Hra
Where, none now know.
My mother dear, adieu
My eyes are dimmed with tears;
To be the strangers bride, H..
go far from thy side,
'Twixt hope and fear.
Loved sire, and brother dear,
Objects of deepest love.
Ny prayer shall ever be
TO God on HIGH that we
May meet above. ..att.
Sharers of childhoods Joys,
Sisters beloved and kind,
Partners in care and woe,
Sad til to part, know
To kindred minds.
Eut still leave them all.
These scenes and friends of yore;
With tears my eyes are wet,
No less love them, yet
Another more.
Igo far hence TO dwell,
Perhaps no kindred nigh,
Save He to whom gave
My heart and all / have, ait"
Alone to die ..s .a..
But God, in whom trust,
Will be my Father STILL
When earthly pleasures fade;
To such He grants his aid '. .
As do His will -rA SO '..a.
Sunny Bank, Wood CO., o., March, 1864.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

FASHIONABLE GA1T.-The Sunday Mercury
says: "We like to see young lady walk as
though flea was biting her on each hip, it
is so fascinating. She is just match for the
dandy who steps like an open winged turkey
travelling over bed Of hot ashes"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

1t is said that as much as one hundred
thousand dollars is proffered for single vote
in the senate of the United States, to carry
the Gadsden treaty.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

BARNuMs LATE Fowl SHow.-A meeting
of the National Poultry Society was held at
the Astor House, Wednesday evening, P. I.
Barnum in the chair. The recording secre-
tary, R. G. Mccormick, read the report on
the late exhibition a. Barnum's Museum. 1t
states that there were 2l5 exhibitors, 700
coops, and 1000 fowls in the show. The
number of visitors was estimated at 10000,
and the receipts exceeded the expenditures
in small amount. 1t is proposed to hold
another exhibition in October next.-[N. Y.
Tribune.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

MARRIED-Atth the NJ. f. Church, Gilcad, Ohio,
March 26th, by the Rev. N. B. Wilson. the Rev.
JOHN A. SHANNON, of the Watervie Circuit, North
former place. t''r |." p"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22
THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.

The Toronto Colonist laughs at the notion
of an invasion of Canada by an Irish army
from this side of the line, led by John Mitch
ell, and promises that their dread onset shall
be repelled by an equal force of fugitives
from slavery, now living in the Province
No doubt the negroes would fight desperate
ly, for if Mitchell should conquer, they would
be of course at once restored to that Mosaic
condition of which he is so great an admirer,
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

A Frcnchman, who knew very little Eng
lish, got into difficulty with countryman,
who insisted upon fighting it out. The
Frenchman agreed, but wished to know what
he should do if he found himself beaten Be-
ing told that all he would have to do would
be to cry enough" they set to. The French
man, however, forgot the word and finding
his eyes were in danger of being forced from
their sockets, he cried out, as he heard some
of the bystanders do, "hurrah, hurrah!" To
his astonishment, the countyyman kept poun-
ding the harder. This caused Monsieur to
go to work in such good earnest, that it was
not long before the countryman cried out in
IA stentorian voice, "enough!' Say it
again" said the Frenchman. Enough,
enough," he cried again. The Frenchman in
turn exclaimed, dat is de yer word yos
trying to say long time ago." .N'''t 4. '
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

The population of Lowell is about $4,000,
of which 13,250 are engaged in the different
cotton and wooden manufactures. There
are 100000 yards of cotton cloth, $4,000
yards of woolen, $4,000 yards of carpet, and
SO rugs made per week, for which 100000
lbs. of cotton and $4,000 lbs. of wool are
consumed The annual consumption OF
wool, at this rate, would, would be 5,l48,O0O
lbs.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

TENHE undersigned offers Tor sale, IN QuanuueS "
i suit purchasers, the following described lands,
in Wood county, Ohio, and in Steuben county, In
diana, viz: .. 2t. .itad rr
In the Toun of Lake, Wood County, Ohio.
Section. Acres.
North half one, 2293O
Northeast or of southeast or seven, 40
Southwest or of southeast or seven, 40
North half of southeast or nine, so
Northeast or fifteen, 16O
Southeast ar fifteen, 100
Southwest or fifteen, 100
Northeast or twenty, 100
Southeast or twenty, 160
Southwest or twenty, 100
Northeast or twenty-one, 100
Northwest or twenty-one, 160
Southeast or twenty-one, 100
| North half of southwest or twenty-one, so
Northeast or twenty-five, 100 ri
Northwest or .f Twenty-Five, 160
Southwest or twenty-five. 100
| West half Of southeast or twenty-five, 50
West half of northwest or twenty-three, 80
Northeast or twenty-eight, 100
| Southeast or twenty-eight, 100
Northeast Or twenty nine, 160
Northwest Or twenty nine, 100
North half of southeast or twenty-nne, 80
Also, fractional section 36, in fractional town.
| ship No. g. north of range 12 containing 1875
| In the IOaon of Plain, Wood County, Ohio.
n.. Section. Acres.
North half of the northeast or twenty-oDe, 80
South half of the northeast or twenty-one, 80
North half of the northwest or twenty-one, so
South half of the northwest or twenty-one, 81
| North half of the southwest or twenty-one, 80
South half of the southwest or twenty-one, so
North half of the southeast or twenty-one, 80
South half of the southeast or twenty-one so
la the Iolon of Jackson, Stea6en County, Indiana.
Town 81, Range IL. Section Acres
East half of the southwest or twelve 80
Northeast or eleven, l60
East half OF northeast or fourteen, 80
South half of the southeast or fourteen, 80
West half of the northwest or fourteen, so
All of these Lands are of superior quality having
been selected nearly twenty years ago for agrcultu
raj purposes The title is derived by patents from
the United States Government, and is unquestiona-
able. .-. r'.. .."t D e.. |#f W
Those in Steuben county, Indiana, consist of oak
openings, and are well adapted to the growth of
wheat.
Those in the town of Plain Wood county, Ohio,
consist of oak openings and those in the town of
Lake ofwoodland, generally heavy timbered consis-
ting Of oak, ash, white-wood, elm, beech maple and
other varieties In the immediate vicinity of Per-
rysburg and Toledo, they all OF them or in
tersected by important lines of Railroad, running
east, west and south; and as the whole surrounding
region, is becoming rapidly improved, they present
desirable investments for those wishing to purchase
for the purpose of improvement r,.E s
n Apply TO the subscriber at the Wedden House
Cleveland or at his residence Marquette Lake Su-
D. perior, Michigan or to his agent Samuel p Ely n
:. Rochester. N. y nformationrespecting the land
may also be had of Hon. N, Allen. at Toledo. las
el .ntes,.9 i1sI ..,no.t as,.s HEAIAN B. ELY.
= orJ A,ri "a.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22
Farming Lands for Sale.

TTNHE undersigned offers for sale, in quantities 10
i suit purchasers the following described lands,
in Wood county, Ohio, and in Steuben county, In
diana, viz: .a vs.taH un
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-04-22

Sunny Bank, Wood CO., o.. March, 1854.