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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13
LATER from Rin.

The Baltimore American has received Ashley,
Wilson X Co.'S Rio Circular of Jan % Of cot
fee the Circular says:
Our stock of coffee has been reduced to co.
600 bags. Supplies from the interior are now
decreased very palpably, and the little that does
come forward, is of the yeriest rubbish, an in
conference.-the proof that planters are draining
their socks, and that little is left behind. Late
intelligence from Europe and the States have in
spired the dealers with much confidence. AT
present the following are given the quota
tons of the day:-Superors, 1880 a 1890;
Good Firsts, 4I600 4l7OO; Mixed Lots II70O
per arrobe. But many holders presume ON higa
er rates, and have withdrawn their lots from
market, and we must avow that prices have de-
cidedly an upward tendency"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

Effects ofthe 4tiantic's News on the Markets..
The Breadstuf market opened with increased
firmness under the Atlantic's favorable advces
and an advance of lS3 a % cents per Dbl. was
established on -four.
The transactions were light, however, in the
absence of the steamers private letters.
The stock is now greatly reduced, and with
trihing receipts, and good export demand, the
indications that prices will materially ad-
vance. There proportionate advance in
wheat this morning, and the stock of prime sam
pies is limited to a few thousand bushels. Corn
has advanced 5 a 8 cents with a good demand
both for export, dstlling and Eastward.-N y.
ErDreSs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

sENArE.-Aftcr the presentation of petitions
and other morning business, the bill t, promote
the efficiency of the army by retiring disabled
otheers was taken pconsidered and ordered to be
engrossed.
The bill making grant of public lands to the
several States of the Union for the benefit of indi-
gent insane persons, was passed-yeas 25 nays
l..
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
resolutions reported by the Committee on the .Ja-
dleiary,n relation TO the right of Hon. Samuel 5.
Phelps To a seat in the Senate; and Mr.. Phelps
spoke thereon at some length.
After the consideration of executive business,
the Senate adjourned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13
Notice to Railroad Contractors.
A o. -
CHIEF ENGINEERS OFFICE,
NORFOLK. Va Jim, Sth, "a.


NORFOLK Va Jim 9Th, "a.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
- dersgued this Office, ON the Il. until the Goth
day Of March next shutdown. for the - Clearing y
and - Graduation on the line of the Norfolk and Pc
iersburs Raroad between that portion OF said Road
now under contract and its terminus Petersburg
covering distance OF about eighteen miles also for
the "Culvert" and Bridge" Masonry of the last
ton of work.
At the time sealed proposals are invited for the
"Abutment' Masonrypf Bridges the Eastern and
Southern branches of the Elizabeth River
The work will be divided into sections Of about three
miles, and bids may be made for more of said
sections
The line, plans profles and quantities of work will
he y for examination and after the st of Murch
Spec ictions with forms OF contract and proposal
,nny be had of the undersigned after date.
Payment, vii be made in current funds during the
progress OF the work in proportion of four fths OF the
amount due,
OF bidders per. ,nally unknownta the undersigned.
evidence of their responsibility will be necessary and
Of those 10 >hom orb shall be allotted will be requir-
ed bond and approved security in exceed
ing fl'h of the amnunl of their contract, for
timely and faithful execution tf the
Tho Company reserves the right accept such pro-
posis in their ud gmrnt Will the prompt a nd
faithful execution of the work, according
~ reject all il none satisfactory.
The line easy of access the country through which
passes abundant in supplies, and of climate highly
avoruble or the prosrrut, m of work at all
The work hero offered fo contract is nf character
well worthy he consideration of the responsible
contractors.
W MAflONE. Chief Engineer.
(. l., -.,re7n
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

MARYLAND UNIVERSITY CoMMENCEMENr.-Th
47th annual commencement of the faculty of Ply
sic of the University of Maryland was held last
Tuesday in Baltimore. Among those who receiv-
ed the diploma of the degree of NJ. d. were the
following from Virginia: William Francis Costin,
Robert Bruce Faunt lie Roy, John w. NJ Hop
kins, William Taylor MoMechen, Richard Tas-
ker Mitchell, William Henry Thompson, Jr, John
james Wise.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13
DISTRESSING Marine Djsoeter

BOSTON March 8.-The barque Saxonwel-
rom Calcutta, with dates to the st, reports that
b fell IN with the barque Orline, of Gardener.
Name, Captain Robin, of Norfolk, for Barba-
uoes, III distress, having been dismasted in gale
ana her cabin filed with water. Two colored
men n, were drowned in the cabin.
Inc captains wife died in his arms in the
'eok' on the I'D. Another colored seaman
vi r,ru douglass died from exposure. The sur
rivors suffered intensely, and in order TO sustain
Douglass. 'i'''' '"0 u'"' oooy Vi
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ina we copy the following items from tie Wash
VI; o.EkiCAL PRoMoTIoN.-Mr. John Beck, of
lsiSnn has been promoted to a second class
6tb A. Pc Per annum) clerkship in the office of the
some time since.
,a,4 NAVY OFFICER RESIGNED Passed Assis-
resigned. oo"''' n''ou o'"'oS nav mas
Tia,, ARMY OFFICER REsIGNED.-Brevet Second
Monn,an ,nt John r. Chambliss, of the regiment of
sgned. o"''e" o'a'e' army nus i0
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13
VIC ProhibitOru Lian0r Bill.

ALBANY, n. Y, March THE Senate has
IaKen vote on the Temperance bill, and rejec-
Red the proposition to refer tito the people, and
also refused to insert either December or Feb
ruary next, but determined upon the LIST of Au-
gust as the time for going into effect.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

PhnSyiudnia Democratic State ConUeRtion.
HARRISBURG, March 9.-The Democratic Con-
sention this afternoon re- nominated Mr.. Bigler
tor Governor on the first ballot J. S. Black,
Judge of the Supreme Court, and Henry 5. Mott,
laaal commissioners.
The Convention re- assembled, and adopted n
series of resolutions. An effort was made TO
introduce Nebraska resolutions, but they were
'loked off, and the Convention adjourned SIR
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13
BUCKINGHAM SLATE QUARRlES.
w. ELLIOTT, Proprietor,
Practical Slater.


f lakes ills method Of pectiuly nfurGing Eng
4 u as Architec s,CnntHc;ors builders l'ropretors
nj F e-irs Factories Warehouses, &c, that he has
purcha- Il and leased quuuies in Buckingham Co, Va
and noads opening and working them extensively He
promises to poAur, Slate bet calculated to answer all
purposes ian any heretofore produced from these
quurries, aud viii irfy romle To its quality with
any s etc in tie United SID or imported. He would
IL .,,rm the public. that iia las iIOm lo'tl been wholly
and constantly engaged in the ubove business, and yields
10 none in Ms practical know ledge "f Slate Rock and
Stating He intends opening Slate Yard. Al he follow
ing pieces: Lyme burg Richmond and SrortSv ile.whcre
he will keep II supply OF Slate 10 meet the or.
der. of thcs, Towns and the county. Scotsvie vii
be tb. CENTRAL AND MAIN DEPOT, from which
he viii regularly supply ,thcr points lie will have in
his employment of experience and kno"le 'se in
The business each pnce, H. attend to orders io new
Shifting or repainS old roofs. Those who have Slate
roofs oat of repair can have Immediately attended
To- and probably put in better condition than when first
Slated as tn. re has been much bad Stating done in Va,
by inexperienced worhm
Specimens of his work can be seen at the Lynchbnrg
Gas w ribs, an examination { hich be requests by
ihos. wanting work in his inc
In some case buiIdings he recommends laths
in tie place sheeling the rouf Tor Stating which costs
considerably less
n. b. Letters of enquiry, order, for Safe. Stating
and rcpnirng will be promptly attend to by address,
ing him II ehct of the places of business.
dec ig-d1rts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

bn ".'Jor bell, recently commander of the Pitts
TDS,g arsenal, has been assigned by the ordinance
lupat'nent to the Superintendent of the U. S.
go emory at HarpersFerry, in place of Col. HUI
ssnotuansferred MajorBell has arrived and already
,'el upon the discharge of his duties.-Spirit
gJeferson.
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WILSON ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

AlLSON ~ EkANALlN-Wh
w AND RETAIL GROCEkS AND COMMITS.
sion Merchants in the Granite Front Building "A
few doors above the Merchants Bnnt Main Street,
Lsnchbmg, Va urc receiving their Spring supply,
which they invite the attention OF their friends and
the public gencrally---
20 hhd4 } o. N o and St Sugars,
50 bbls Retired Coffee do
80 I" Clarified aud Puverised do
104 boxes Loaf do
10 bbls CTushad do
10 hhds Cuba aud n O Molasses
% bbs o ard Sugnr-house Sirrup
100 Sacks Rio and Laguira Coffee,
p " Superior Brown JAW
&" Genuine Moe, do
5 Chests q +. Imperial nndlBack Tens,
Terces New Crop Rice
300 Sides Sole Leather, heavy aud light weights,
bHes Shoe Thread,
5n00 lbs Bae Cotton nssorted numbers,
bales Cotton Bats
100 Sacks Salt,
20 Country and Tredcgar Rolled Iron. ass'd
1000 lbs Biscred Steel,
1000 lbs Cast aud Shear Steel,
5 boxes Patent Axes. different brnnds
900 kegs Nails assorted,
u :" Horse Shoes
100 lbs Horse Shoe Nails
% best IVA Scutia Grind Stones,
so boxes Sperm and AdaTantine Candles
90 1" lurpenne Sonp
90 bbls MuckereI,
90 Tanners OIL
10000 lbs good Family Bacon,
100 bushels Cloyerseed
Ginger Spice, Pepper, Chockolate, Alum. Snltpeer,
Soda, Starch Copperas, Indigo, Mndder large stock
of Cotton Osn ,bergs. Brown Do'nestics, Staple Dry
Coos and great many other articles tedious
MENTION all of which they offer sell the very best
terms. 20 give in exchange for country produce.
mur7ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

WING MAyoRs.-The Wings of Troy, Roches-
ter and Auburn n. Y, and Detroit, Mich, have
elected their respective Mayors,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

Resignation ola Congressman.
BOSTON, March S.-IIon. Zeno Sender. n
representative from this Congressional District
has resigned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

HUMANITY WALL ACADEMY

BuCKlllBndln county, va
ENHE fortieih u Inuu session OF my school will cum
4 mence % Monday the 10Th of January. and close
IN the second Friday in November, 1854 ] am Truly
grateful for the very LIBERAL and long continued Parr
tee Of u generous nd conhding public. From and af-
Ter the 18th Of Juntir addition to the English Latin and
Cir, eli languages and literature, thorough OF
Mtthe matcs with all II sciences usually taught in the
he-t High School, aud Academies, will be taught here.
L on aud boa d, including all contingencies will be
furnished f1l 500 the term. This school is pleasantly
situated few miles from the Female Collegiate lnsti-
utr entirely from tie haunls Of vice and dissi
poiian. The strices ntteulinn will be paid the
us nf those conide 10 my care
For particulars I refer to William 7. Anderson, Esq,
Of lynrhbug.
~ My address is Chambers' Mills, Buckingham
C"uh Va.
dec % d&c3m ELIJAH G. HANES.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

MONSTER HoG.-A hog weighing fifteen hun
bred pounds, was slaughtered in Cincinnati last
Saturday.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13
BOOTS. SHOES. HATS AND CAPS.

RVV -, SHHVTIS, HhN - AMI NAFS.
Little subscribers havo received porti' OF their
fn Spring supply of Boo $, Shoes, Hats and n
~ Caps among which will be found great II
variety OF Indies, Misses und Childrens CATERS, -
Buskrs Slippers and Ties oiall colors, winch will be
added in week two their Eastern gonds in viii h
will be found general of low priced Boots
and Shoes of all descriptions. which ask the
ton of friend. and the public generally with tile
suance that these goods shall he sold low they Gun
be had in house in Vrgnin All orders fJ anything
in our line will meet with prompt attention. We have
mole skin hats, pretty good article which
sell for s. SO. FRETWELL & HALL.
mar 7dts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13
Notice to Peter ii. Weber.

Notice to Peter III. Weber.
GONE TIVE SINCE, PETER WEBER, of the
- county of Campbe l. died leaving property his
SON. Peter H. Webher Of Indiana Ifthis notice should
meet his eye, he will find it to his interest call the
undersigned, who arministt ed on said estate.
THOS G BURRUSS,
feb 2S-w4~ Aam'r Of Peter Weber deed.
~ indianapolis State Jonrhs copy weekly for four
weeks and send this flee.
LNOIs SALE IA HOUSE AND LOT ON THE
l. HILL br,o ID S. McCorkle's, on Main Street,, Just
be, oud the limits of Corporation of Lynchburg and
nuw o cupiod by Mr.. McC3rn Ick. The Lot contains
fmrth of acre. and the House partly unfinished
Five Rooms Immediate possession can be Rad.
For apply to VIM. T. Yancey who unauthorized
to SELL RoYALL F. SHEPHERD.
marbw2w
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13

The fastest accounts from Vienna, state that
Phe Austrian Government shows stronger reso-
|uton to take active part in the present crisis,
Especially since the failure of the last overtures
forpeace made by the Courts of Vienna and Paris
that of st. Petersburg
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-13
Norfolk, February 10th, 1854.

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RELIGIOUS BOOK DEPOSITORY.

GRAY a BALLANTYNE. Seventh street, two
" doors above Odd Fellows Hall. have tho only
Depository in this city Of the publications Of the
American Bible Society;
Methodist Book Concern
Robert Carter Brothers;
Presbyterian Board;
American Tract Society;
Evangelical knowledge Society
American Sunday School Union;
New England and Massachusetts, Sabbath school SO
cctes and all the principal Religious Publishers.
II Is therefore apparent that their stock Of Stand
ard Theological Works and general Religious Litora
tnre must be uneqnallcd
They always keep nm extensive assortment Of all
the ymns used in the different churches family and
pocket Bibles and Prayer Books in plain and superb
bindings
Attractive and choice Juveniles embracing nearly
all OF tho most useful and entertaining Books for the
young, published
School Books Of all the kinds used IN the city and
country schools ut New York prices
Blank Books, Staple and Fancy Stationery.
Pocket Knives, Portmonnaics, Portfolios, Writing
Desks, &c. Jan. I'd
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PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

sc Nassau STRAIT New York.
DESIGNS, &c.--Persons wishing to obtain United
II States Letters Patent for Designs are respectful
ly informed that all the necessary drawings and pa.
pers are executed by the undersigned, Mt the PEG.
Plies PATENT OFFICE, Sc Nassau street. New
York, with despatch, on very moderate terms
Under the laws Of the United States, Patents are
granted for ornamental works and decorations Of ey
CRY kind, such the ornamental designs upon stoves
walls, ceilings, wood and metal carvings busts stat
ucs compositions of all kinds in alto and basso 70
ievo, new forms ofjewclry watch cases new designs
for stamping on woollen silk cotton or other fabric
or for any now impression, label, ornament, TO be
placed on any article of manufacture any new and
original shape or form Of any article of manufacture
Such Patents secure TO tho Patenteo the exclusive
right to make and vend the for period Of ssye,
year,, the Government fee being Sl5 gold
The law for Designs requires tho process in
soliciting ms for mechanical invention, viz model
specimen Of the article duplicate drawings speci.
6caticns claims, &c. All the papers and drawings
are executed by the undersigned For further in-
formation which he had free Of charge apply to-
address. ALFRED II. BEACH,
Solicitor Of American and Foreign Patents.
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CHINA, CHINA. CHINA!

~ $. FOWLER & co. (store in Odd Fellows Hall,
~. 7th street, have just completed opening large
assortment of CHINA, QUEENSWARE, and GLASS,
making their stock at this time equal to any in the
country consisting in part as follows viz:
Decorated gold band and plain white French China
Dinner, Desert, Tea, and Breakfast Sets, and de-
tached pieces, such Fruit Baskets Compotiers,
Casscroles ornaments for dining tables. and Punch
Bowls
India China, in dinner and tea sets, and detached
pieces
Iron Stone China decorated, flowing blue and white
dinner, tea breakfast and toilet sets, and deach-
ed pieces, in every pattern and shape.
Also, in great variety
Dresden, Torra-cotta, Paran, and French China;
Vases Gard Receivers, Jewel Stands;
Candostcks, Motto Cups and Saucers;
Mugs Pitchers, &c
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved
Crystal straw, stem, and Pressed Goblcts
Champagncs Wines. cordals and Tumblers
Finger Bowls, Water Bottles Spoon Holders
Toilet Bottles, Cologne Bottles Globes;
Lamps rich and plain Decanters;
Cut and pressed Bowls, and silvored Bowls;
Solar ETHEREAL, Hall and Side Lamps;
Candolabras, Girandolos, rich and plain Casters;
Britannia Coffee Urns, Tea Sets, covered and I'M
covered;
Pitchers. Punch and Molasses Pitchers;
Fine Cutlery and Albnta Forks, Spoons, &C. Of the
most approved and latest patterns;
Also, Block Tin Coffee Urns higgins Teapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, &C.
nth an endiesss variety OF goods not named which
respectfully invite strangers and citizens TO call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere
Storokeepers and country merchants will find il TO
their advantage to buy OF ns, our facilities are
equal to any other importing house in tho United
States and we determined TO sell as low
NIB. Goods carefully put up for the country by
experienced packer, and delivered FREQ Of charge
in any part Of tho city. Jan Q DIT
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NEW YORK n eooRpER.

Tenth Volume enlarged, In quaro form. The largest
baptist newspaper I'm the world. Price, in advance.
by mail, 81; by carriers, ~ so. Luther \. Beech.
er A Co., Proprietors, i2a Nassau street, New YORK
N the determination to make their journal CON.
Il plcts repository OF general and denomi na onal
religious intelligence, and Of the news of the day. M
well as the earnest advocate Of sound Christian doe
rinc and social progress the proprotors will summon
for those ends every available facility whether edi.
toria or IN the way Of contributors and correspond
ents They have engaged able writers at home and
their correspondence from England and Continental
Europe, from Asia and every part of America, they
believe to be unsurpassed BY furnishing paper IL
the highest grade, from this greas commercial centre
they hope to increase tho patronage with which they
are already favored from every section Of the United
States and the neighboring British Provinces
The tenth volume com nenced March % Sub
scrptions are solicited and the present IL suggested
accompanying. l.. II. BEECnER
April II -4tdw SIS CUTTING
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THE NEW YORK MUSICAL Il EvIEw
AND
CU0RAL ADVOCATE

rs the cheapest and best Musical Paper in the
i world This Journal, which has heretofore been
published monthly, its fifth year in Jan
uary next, and thcnccforward it will be published
every two wecks---on every other Thursdays thereby
giving more than twice much matter, without any
increase in price. Each number contains sixtccn
quarto pages four Of which music, consist
ing of glecs hymn tunes chants, anthems, dedication
and HOLIDAY pieces, and in short, every variety OF
music adapted to purposes of religious worship, to
public occasions and to the homo circle all of which
will be of a practical character, and such BIO
sung by persons of ordinary musical attachments In
the editorial department Of tho Review engaged
lin addition to Mr. Cady, the former editor) gentle
Of the highest talent and ripcst musical expert
encc, among whom are George r. Root, William B.
Bradbury, Thomas Hastings, and Lowell Mason /;
and its circle of correspondence home and foreign,
is complete. The Review will also be a regular me.
dunn for the announcement of new musical publica-
tons by all the leading publishing houses in the
Union The subscription list of this paper is now
larger than that Of any similar journal in the world
and the new arrangements rendering it the cheapest
as well as lit is hoped) the most valuable musical
paper published, must largely increase its nj
ready unparalleled circulation.
Terms. - One dollar per annum, or six copies for
FIVE dollars always in advance.
Qy- The music alone in n volume would cost over
five dollars in the usual form Beside this tncrc will
he an immense amount of musical news, essays, crit
icism, instruction, &C., all for only dollar. Ev-
cry feeling particle of interest in the cause Of
music will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent receipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid,
MASON BROTHERS,
Dec. %. % Park Row, Now York
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A CHANGE vOR THE MILLION,
$50 10 $3.50 per Month

CtAN be easily made in selling the Popular Books
~ published by Miller, orion, Mulligan, success.
sors to Derby a Miller, Auburn and Derby, Orton 4
MuIligan. Buffalo.
At no previous time has the demand for Good Books
been active NJ present The great masscs OF the
People who want and viii have them are not within
the reach Of tho Local bookstores and II has become
well fact, that OF the Publications OF
MORT and real utility from time to time Issuing from,
tho American Press largo proportion must be sold
by Book Agsafs, Cofpoyten,s md CaRrassrs, or not
mt all.
To all who are DESTROYS to add the dissemna ton
offs Pure and Wholesome Literature and none other
we oor great inducements to engage in the sale Of
our Popular Books for tho People. We publish
Cool Books, sceH PRINTED, ami strongly bound, and
which sell readily wherever offered
Catalogues Of our Publications, containing full par
ticnlars, furnished on application post paid 90
MILLER, ORION. a MUJ1IuAN,
Publishers Of Popular Books
April LIT Auburn and Buffalo, New York.