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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01
THE RIVAL CAVALRY CHARGE.

Our eyes were. however, turned in "A moment
on our own cavalry. We saw Brigadier Gcner-
al Scarlet ride along in front of his massive
sguadrons. The Russians evidently corps de.
lHc-lheir lgh' blue jackets embroidered with
SILVER lace, were advancing on their left. ut an
easy gaop, towards the brow of the hill \
forest Of lances g,tcnedm their rear, and scy-
eral squadrons Of gray coated Dragons moved
up quickly to support them rs they reached the
summit. The instant they came in sight, the
rumpcts OF our cavalry gave ont the warming
hiast which told us all that in another moment
We would see the shock of battle beneath our
very eyes. Lord Raglan, all hi, staff and escort
and groups Of officers, the Xouavcs. French gen
erals and officers, and bodies of French infantry
on the height were SPECTATORS of the scene as
though they were looking on the stage from the
boxes et IA theatre. Nearly every one lismount-
cd and sat down, and not "A word was said The
russians advanced down the hill at slow can
ter which they changed to Il trot and at last
nearly halted. fhe first line was at least double
tie length of ours-it was three times as deep
brhnd them was "A similar line. equally strong
and compact. They evidently despised their in
significant looking eneujr but their time was
come. The trumpets raag cut again through
the valley, ana the GRAY and the Inni.kigrner
went right at the centre al the Russian cavalry.
he space between them was oulv few hundred
yards; it was scarce enough 10 let the horses
S"tn'i way nor hau tue men gun" space suit
fcent for the full play f their sword arms
The Russian line brings forward each wing as
oar cavalry advance, and threaten to annihilate
them lis they pass Turning "a little to their
left, 50 As t meet the Russian right the Gravs
rush on with cheer that thrills 10 every heart
the wild shout of the Ennskiilcners rises through
the ar at tn" same instant. ~ lightning flashes
through II cloud, the Grays and Enniskillcn,rs
pierced through the dark masses of the Russians
The shock wa, but for moment There wis IA
clash Of steel 'nl a light play of sword blades
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01
Anecdote of the Sculptor Hart

The Richmond Examiner relates the following
good anecdote of the distinguished American
sculptor, Mr.. Hart. who has been sojourning in
Rome for several years past:
by the way, speaking of Hart, we are re-
minded of an amusing aneedote Of him. related
by an American, who was, sometime since. in
Rome. Like most of other visitors of character
Mr. Hart was introduced to the Pope and on
being presented, in the presence of cardinals and
other attendants of the head of the Church. he
advanced to his holiness, gave him a real Ken
lucky shake of the hand, and kindly inquired af-
ter his health. No exceptions were taken by
the Pope but Mr.. Hart was assured by some of
his friends. on his retirement. that he had been
guilty OF gross irreverence to the august char
acter who had gracously allowed him To appear
in his presence. 1.-The devil - exclaimed Hart
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

v'IIE subscriber will oilerfor sale his DWELL
L ING HOUSE, on 9th street; and > vacant
lots adjoining thereto. Also, 100 acres Of land
two miles from the city, which j. Il new dwell
ing house with eight rooms new frame Barn.
81 by 30 feet, ,torys high, and all other out
houses. One tract of land containing between
D and 600 Acres, with small house on tIc
tract. The fencing all good aud new ana mn, On
of Is OF plank the land is quite productive laws
well and l. well watered and plenty of Timber
This tract is about miles from the city.
The above will be Offered privately until farther
notice, if not sold privately the same will be of
fered at Auction.
| also wish to dispose of the Piedmont WORK.
These works are very valuable, as may be seen
upon examining them. There is Il very large
amount of good and valuable machinery attached
to these works. would prefer to sell all Of the
machinery together, but will sell in parcels 10
salt persons wishing to remove it. There is ey-
cry piece OF machinery in and about the works
that could be used in a car shop or agricultural
establishment. There is about one acre Of ground
belonging to the works, which will be sold ais.
and Acres attached under "a long lease. This
being immediately on the BaSon makes it yery
valuable for Il lumber yard, as well us Machine
shop
| have something over Il million of feet Of
lumber on band-seasoncd, of all kinds-wmch |
wish to close out a speedily as possible.
Also on hand, large stock of agricultural i'm.
plements say Plows, Ilamows, Cultiyators, lIav
Presses, Wagons. Wheclbarrows. Churns, IIay
Cutters, Cornshcllcrs and every thing used for
agricultural purposes, which will sell at very
reduced prices. These will he offered privately.
until further notice. GEO. g. Ct RI
oct. lO.cnl2m
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

IN the air. aud lbr Grass ami l., 10 ,aats d.
appear. in the midst 81 he shaken and quiveung
columns In another moment We See them emery
ing aud d4~hiue uH with dlmlshed numbers anu
in br ken order against the second line which i
advancing against them a fat a. il Gun IL re-
trierr the iortpno IT - obaree. 1t Wa a ter
rible iaonent. ",,ad brP 'b'ia' they ar e>t
was tEa exclamation al mYre than one nalt, "ad
tllc thought at many. Viii undated tire thr
Aoblr hort, dashed 81 HER cnelnv-it WH,
fight Of heroes. ibc fri line n l,a-sous. which
had been smashed utterly by our eharge. aHa
bad fed of at ole Il nh aud towards ihs cfuifr.
were coming back n swallow mp our handful Of
men. BY sheer steel and sheer courage the In
n,killencr aud scot W'Te winning their deslef-
ate way right through tn enemy s41adrons'
and already gray horses and rel coats hid mp
r.arpd iizht al the rear ii the second MAS,
when, with Irresistible force. Ike ono bolt from
bow. tle 1t Roynl-, 18th Dragoon Guards, and
the lth Dragon tuHrds, rushed at the rclnnant-
pf the first Inc ct the enemy, went through It n
though II were made of pastphoard, and da-hIng
on the second body of Russians. a. tiny were
still disordercd by the terrible assault Of tie
Gray- and their companions, pat them 10 utt'r
rpat.s This Russian horse III les Than five lnili.
ute after it met our Dragons was living with all
it. speed before "a force certainly not hall lis
~trrughth. \ cheer burst from cYerv lip; N the
enthusiasm officers md took of their caps
hha -i"ui'a Win d'lght' ana Hh9 feti''- "F
the scru.c character of Their position. they clap
ped their hands again and again.
Lord Raglan at once despatched Lieutenant
Curzon, Aidc-de- Camp, to convey lis couerdla-
laiions II lrigadier General Seariott, and t. say
well done The gallant old officers face brun-
ed with pleasure when he received the message.
II beg 10 hank his Lordship very sincerely
wa, his reply. Ihc cavalry did not long pursue
their enemy. Their lo.- very sigh, about
IS killed aud wounded in both affairs lthe second
viii be detailed subsequently, Major Clark was
slightly wounded, aud had marrow escape from
n sabre euten the back of his head. Lieutenant
Colonel Griiiths retired after the first charge
having been wounded at the back Of the head
Coruot Pcudcrgast was wounded in the toot--
There were not more than four or five men killed
outright, and our most material loss was from
the cannon playing on our heavy dragons after
wards, when covering the retreat of our light
cavalry.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

STAGE AcepENr.-1he kanaNLa Republican
.avs: The mail stage, containing IA number oi
passengers, was upset by the running away OF
the horses, an Tuesday morning OF lat week II
snort distance West Of = Lewis, in Fayette.
Nome of the passengers were severely injured.
Mis- Bettie kelly young lady Of this place,
received several cut, ON her head and face Mr..
T. Frazer, of Grecnbrier was injured in the back,
Among the passenger. was II runaway couple
Who also had their faces considerably bruised
and cut, which may diminish their comcin>s ,but
did not in the least ahatc the ardor Of their love.
BY dint Of perseverance, they arrived IN Charles
ton. at the United States Hotel, and were happi-
IL united in the bonds Of mntrimouy, by Rev +.
;. rurlcv. They were, we learn, from the White
Sulphur Springs"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01
nm oIAnar l. W nY me manLANnERs.

THE CHARGE Is MET BY TIE HGHLANpERs,
As the Ru.,iancayalry on left of their line
crown the hill, acros. the valley they perceive
the lighandcrs drawn up Mt the distance Of some
half mill, calmly awaiting their approach. They
halt. and squadron after squadron HES up from
the reor, till they have Il body of some 900 men
along the ridge-laneers and Dragons, and hus-
sar>. h-u they move en- echeioH IN two bodies.
with another in reserve. The cayqlrv who have
been par- l9v the Turks On the ri-b, are coming
up II TIE ridge beneath ~. which cuueras our
cavalry from yIrF. II" heavy brigade III aG-
vance l. drawn mp IN f,a coluuus. he first
column consists Of the scots GraY> ui Of their
old com unions in glory. the Enn-hillens; the
second ot The Ilh ROYAL Irish, of the 9TH Dra-
Coon Guards, aud of the 1T Royal Dragons
The light cavalry brigade is on their lett IN two
divisions also. The silence is opprcs-iyc; he
tween the cannon bursts, one can hear the
ehamping of bits and the clink of sabses in the
valley below The Russians on their left drew
breath for "a moment, and then IN one grand line
dashed at the IIiehlandors The ground fi-s be-
meath their horses feet gathering speed at every
stride, they dash on towards that Tim red streak,
topped with lin Of stcel. The Turk, fire
Yolley at 500 yards, and run. A. the Russians
come within 6D0 yards. down goes that line OF
steel IN front. and ont rings rolling voiley ot
Minnie masketrY. The distance is toe great
The Russians are not checked, bat still sweep
EDWARDS with the whnir force Of horse and man,
through the smoke, here and there knocked over
by the shot of our batteric. above. With breath
less suepenCe every one awaits the bursting Of
the wave upon the line Of Gaelic rock; but ere
they came within l1U yards another deadly vol
ley flashes from the lcyelled rifle, and carries
death and terror into the Russians. They wheel
about, open the right aud left and Il back fas-
ter than they came bravo Ighander, well
dom, shouted the excited spectators: but events
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

VEGETABLE SERpENr.-Aecording t. some
Italian journals "a new organized beng ha< been
discovered in the interior Of Africa, which seems
t. form an immediate link between vegetable and
nnima life hi. singular production has tie
-lare Of u spotted serpent. Il drags it'll along
liz, ground instead II IA head ha- a Hover shaped
like bell, which contains a yscious liquid Iirs
and other iu>eet attracted by tie smell Of the
Juice. enter into the hower where theF are caught
i,g the adhpnsiye matter. The flower then close
a, remains ,hut till all the prisoners ufr bruised
and transformed into chyle Tn indisestibie por.
tons, such as the head and wing, are thrown out
bg two a,pir,d openings The vegetable sergcnt
LA, skin resembling leaves, white and soft iie-h
and instead of bony skeleton, cartlIag'heds
frame filled with yellow matter. The natives con-
siacr it delicious food.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01
Ths Know.Nothinc Question

That the Democratic party of Virginia will
soon be set "all right the Know Nothing
question, the Richmond Enquirer gives prom
Using assurances. 1t announces in e late issue
that not only is there 'rreconciiable antago.
nism between Democracy and Know NothiEgi- m
in respect to spirit and tendency, bat tiev are
rival political organizations that man cannot
profess allegiance to both, any more than the
same person can claim to belong to two adverse
parties" And, again. says the Enquirer, lit
results necessarily that there must be not simply
passive ncongruty but active antagouism and
exterminatng war between Democracy and
Know nottingham" The Democrat.
ic party could not, if it would, remain at peace
with the Know y othngs." And then comes the
following:
Another lesson is taught US, and it is the poll
cy as well as necessity of wagng instant. ener-
getic and incessant war upon Know Nottingham
The defiance is thrown into our teeth, and if we
hesitate to accept the challenge we shall be sus-
pected OF want Of spirit, Of treachery. Every
Democrat should at once assume a positive and
decisive attitude of opposition to the thing. The
press especially should speak out in tone of
fearless denunciation of this insidious foe of the
Democratic party."-Rich. Whig.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

that lake and HAT anl L. Of it ar TO be tr9t'd
in the manufacture i steel. If the test shows
ihi. iron To be what the account Of It represents
Tia, discovery will be imrortont and valuable
- important Is superior quality 81 magnetic
ira ibat manufacturers IN England have tins
season sent scientific men - this country ana I"
the Canadas. 10 test The rou ores with Il view L.
discoveries of il.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

haven't shaken haud- With GsHefdi Jackson.
and talked Ia ham in the same waF ?.
We think this cordial shake of the hand quite
al unobjec,iuuable kissing the zig tec # hi
holmes fcat which. II wa currently report
IL. a .listjneui>hea Philadelphia politician per-
iaunsI last summer s,ltI'a on d Wit To Rome
Aneri~aa DrEIH
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

now in operation near the Gas works, and o,,po-
site the Piedmont. II not sold privately. IL.
,amc will be offered at auction; ,ay thirds nv
interest in the Machine | also offer for >;,i,.
about one million OF Brick.
This Machine is very valuable, as may be seen
upon examining it, operations. it Will max,
i["" 5 - to 'o 5 5cS per DAY r The yard
feet.
| invite persons wishing to purchase any Of
this property II examine for themselves.
! Will just say. that all persons indebted 10 M,
will he expected 10 settle imcdiately. as | must
and will clo,o NY business. deem it unncce,-
sary to invite persons having claims against mo
10 present them the most of them are not 50
modest as to wait for an invitation, &C.
GEO. l.. CGRLE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

RAILROAD CONTEMPORARY adjourned Con
vention of Railroad Representatives met at the
Aston House, New York, on Thursday night, and
passed series of important resolutions in regard
to fares baggage, running trains, dc. The dead
head question was not definitely disposed of. The
convention is to meet again in December
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

UNITED STATES TfNKs.-Mr De Bow an
nounces in the Washington papers his intention
of shortly retiring from the SUPPLEMENTARY of
the Census Office, and of commencing the publ
cation in Washington Of weekly paper 10 be
known as the 'nited States Times
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

We requested by the Ladies' 10 say that
everything remauing on hand at the Fair, viii
be auctoned off tonight and.al.o, that lupchoon
will be served to-day at any time between the
hours of eleven and four They respectfully and
earesty request large attendance at the auc-
ton, and hope that the liberality of those who
may be present will not permit them to see arii-
cles sacrificed, upon which 50 much labor and
care have been hestoMed
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01
Window and Bed Curtains
III

Al"de and Hug; ROOM lelty Paper d; Msrfrfs-
SIS MApa eyth; and ay ltu- me ia .hc Ilu,tclv
me
- All orders tmualua nc, y,d and pruapt, ut.
tended L. WI. LOOSE.
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

MAGNETIC lRoN-The Lake Superior jour
nal states that some very fine specimens of mag
netic iron have been discovered on the shores of
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01
Large Stock New Goods at Cost for Cash
H. H. LEWIS
Apples! Apples!. AuI,ies!.!

ECSI received. r'ur R.uro,~ cou,ty. Is tnrrel, ,
~. FINE APPLES -ua1rat tl,.a az Pjpri,> f.
>pIe-- whole-ale rrIr aJi-ht =. \. tOlD
ruy 3n-:,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-01

Oct. 10, IS53-cod2m.
The daily union., 1854-02-10
SPECIAL OFFICES.

Proposals aro invited for supplying the following offices
Louisiana for the net proceeds of said offices respectively,
nited to to be named in the proposals in each
ase:
Black Hawk Point from Nachcz, Miss, 90 miles,
yeek.
Bayou Barbary from Springfield IA miles, week.
Big Bend from Borodino, 10 miles, week
BAYOU Bruff from Washington 19 miles, once week.
Fsussee Point from New Iberia, 9 miles, once week.
Hermitage from Waterloo. 3 miles, twice week.
Pleasant Grove from Kea,chic 30 miles, twice week
Red Bluff from Black Jack, l6 miles, once week.
Salt Spriag from Sparta IL miles, oacc week
Spears Store from Cherry Ridge, 10 miles, once week
Tunca from Saint Francisyille % miles, week
The daily union., 1854-02-10

yT,x
=" Ssr Buf, 10 ri Dorado, Ark, SO milss and back
once week
Leave Vienna every Friday at 5 ami
Arrive d Fl Dorado next day by p nj
cave III Dorado every w ednesday at 5 fa;
Arrive az Vienna next day
.7aa From Columbia by Redmoulb, Ion, and Jones' 4
''~ Ferry 10 Poin, Jefferson, 5S miles and back
oncs week
leave Columbia every Monday at 6ami
Arrive at Point Jefferson next day by pms
Leave Point Jefferson every Friday at q 6ami
Arrive q, Colombia next day by P N. -
77sl From Columbia, by Winfield 10 Grand Ecore, 70
miles and back, week.
Leave Columbia every Friday at Gami
Arrive at Grand Eeore next day by epmi
Leave Grand Ecore every Sunday at m
Arrive at Columbia next day by 6pm
tsa From Greenwood by Cooks Store, Moonng'a Fer.
ry, (no Office and Monterey, Tex, to Boston, 40
miles ard back, week,
Leave Greenwood every Montay al N
Arrive at Boston next day by 10 ami
Leave Boston every Tuesday al P M
Arrive al Greenwood next day by 5pm
5aa From Chefeyvle by Huddeston, TO Burr's Ferry,
'''' gs mites and back, once week,
Leave cheDeyville every Monday at q a m
Arrive al Bur's Ferry every Thursday by IL m ie
Leave Bas Ferry every isu,saSy snsaS al
'''' terson, to Monroe, 60 miles and back once a
week.
Arrive at Monroe next day by pm;
Leave Monroe every Thursday at M;
Arrive a, Pecan Grove next day by 6pm
T7ss From Grand Coteau, by Arnanyllle, tno ofice to
'''' greanx Bridge 20 miles and back once week.
Leave Grand Coteau every Monday at Gam;
Arrive at Breanx Bridge same day by pm
Leave Breaux Bridge every Monday at 2 pmj
Arrive at Grand coeaa same doy,by 9pm
1gs6 From Sparta, by Salt Sprins TO iversoni Az miles
and back, onca week
Leave Sparta every Monday al a m
Arrive al Iverson same day by 6pm;
Leave lyerson every Tuesday at 6 a m
Arrive at Sparta same day by 62m
77s7 From mouth Of Red River, by CheneyviIe Hines
''' ton. Huddes,on and Burr's Ferry, to Huntsville,
Tex, $50 miles and back, once month.
Bidders will propose schedule.
77S5 From New Orleans 70 ba'ize, lso iies ana pack
twice week.
Leave New Orleans every Monday and Wednesday
at Gam;
Arrive al Balize next days by pms
Leave Bsze every Wednesday and Friday at 6a m;
Arrive at New Orleans next days by 6pm
sq From Coyngton by Sun and Shady Grove, to Fors-
vile, 40 miles and back, once aveek.
Leave Cevngton every Tuesday at sam;
Arrive at Fordsvie next day by III M
Leave Fordsvle every Sunday at ppm;
Arrive ut Covington next day by 6pm.
l9O From Albany to Shreveport, 80 miles and back,
twice week
Leave Albany every Tuesday and Saturday at 6 a m
Arrive ut Shreveport same daysby 6pm;
Leave Shreveport every Monday and Friday at
mi
Arrive at Albany aape days by 6 P m
|1sl From Red River Landing by simmsport, Cheney
Vile, HinestQn, Gainesville, local) and Anacoca
(Anacoca Ferry, localDto Burr's Ferry, $50 miles
, and back, three times week.
| Leave Red River Landing every Monday Wednes
| day, and Friday at a m,
Arrive at Burrs Ferry every third day by p m;
Leave Burrs Ferry every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at 6 M
Arrive at Red River Landing every third day by Q
Bids to run by different schedule viii be consid-
The daily union., 1854-02-10

From New Orleans, La, by Galveston, Tex, Sa-
lura, Port Cayallo, and La Sale, to indianola,
$40 niles asd back, once week from July to
October |, and twice a week from October TO
July /.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-02
From the Boston TraUeler.l
The Fight at Sisangiaai,

Circulars as late as April 10 from Sbang
hal, and April 10 from Canton, have beer
received in this city, and we are indebted to
firm here for the perusal of the Cantor
Circular of Nye, Parkin & Co., giving an
account of the collision at Shanghai, be-
tween the English and American forces in
substance as follows:
On the Sd of April Mr. James Bowman,
a British merchant, was informed of an at
tempt to steal some of the materials of q
house in the process of erection on hi.
grounds, not many yards in the rear of the
British consulate. On proceeding to the
spot he found or soldiers stealing wood
He told them to desist, when they drew
their swords and commenced an assault up.
on Mr.. Bowman and his friends. when Mr.
B. drew a revolver and fired it twice
wounding man at each fire, they then de.
camped
Afterwards numerous imperial soldiers
appeared, brandishing spears and discbarg-
ing firearms DR. Medhurst. as he was RI
ding home, was menaced, and only escaped
by the feetness of his horse An English
gentleman and lady who were walking were
surrounded and attacked, and the gentleman
wounded in six places: numerous other per-
sons were attacked The Mandarins of the
city not being able to protect the foreigners,
Z or s of the English marine guards ad-
vanced to the spot where the imperialists
were assembled. Upon this 30 or 40 of the
imperialsts delivered their fire and fed
The marines reserved their fire for time.
when the imperialists returned in force from
a small entrenchment, and encouraged by
their superiority of numbers. commenced
firing; on which the senior English naval
officer, who had come up with a reinforce
ment destroyed the entrenchment in ques-
tion, and as men were firing from the impe-
rial camp at the southwark, or 4 cannon
shot were discharged at them by the Eng
lish marines ana by those of the Americans
who were also in the field Darkness hav-
ing set in. both retired to the ships, The
Anglo-American force engaged was about
three hundred, and two twelve and four six
and four three Founders, and a number of
small pieces were captured from the imper-
alists
The killed on the side of the foreigners
was, as has been before stated, only two,
one of whom was George McCorkle, of the
U. S. sloop-of- war Plymouth -Four other
seamen of that ship were severely wounded.
Capt. Pearson, of the Boston bark, Rose
Standish, is stated in the account to be Sc
verely wounded The loss of the imperi-
alists was very severe, and it is stated that
they since keep aloof from the outskirts of
Shanghai. The officers of the United
States and British navy will take measures
for the future protection of the foreign set
Elements.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-02

SHAKsPEARE RAFTING Our New PLAY.
The New York Mirror holds us Informed
Of the fact. that at the green-room Of one
of the leading theatres in that city, lately, a
MSS tragedy, purporting to have been writ
ten, within short time, by the spirit Of
VIM Shakespeare. through a medium, (well
known in editorial ard literary circles,) was
read to critical company, who pronounced
the tragedy equal to, if not finer in express
sion aud philosophy, than Hamlet 1t is
founded on incidents in Spanish history /;
and one evidence of its being Shakspearian,
is said to be its proclivity to historical er-
rors.