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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-25
SEABURY'S SHOE & HAT STORE
. 1854 Spring Supply.

1" reeeivi large supply & great vatety of pia
L Summer Goods. | am confident TIA re has ney
been opened in Lynchburg such nm ossol1ment Of IA
DIES CATERS. SLIPPERS, Blu : I'm .BCO
LlNDS and WALKING SHOES; GENT EMEN
BOOTS, CATERS, SHOES. SLlPPEES K PUMP
MISSES GATE PRS, BOOTS and SLIPPERS; BOY
BOOTS ana SHOES and CHILDREN'S SHOES
the small CAkT.LOAD!!
Also u spcrdida sortmeut Of MEMS BOYS and cRr
DRENs SUMNER HATS and CAPS. Also, TrayelHl
Trunks, Ca.pet B ,gs ValIs :, Umbrellas. &c. &c.
My two oldest nre with me a. statesmen an
is my purpose to have overy aecommodaIon extended
my customers which reason will approve To a vel
liberal community my heartfelt thunks are fendere
with assurance that all stall be done that ought to b
To ,ecIre ITS continuance. =. SEABURY
B.-Nly friends will find some one in nv store a
almost every hour day night, except on the Sabba
on TINT day there is admittance of course F. s
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-25

LNANS! FANS "A large lot of FANS amor
L which are made Of SANDAL WOOD, high
peIfumrd The Ladies are invited to chill and examl
the stock For sale ut
apl o5ts JNO p. WRIGHrS
OST IN LlNCHBURG ON WEDNESDAY
4 10Th of April. Porte Monaie, containing sa
tour ten dollar notes the Bank Of Virginia, ardl
five the Merchants Bank oil Va. liberal revpi
u be given upon the return of the money mes
New London, Campbell, Co.
ap 25.d2* JNO w. ANDREWS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-25
FOR The NlRGlNlAN.
Mineral Wealth of Lynohburg.

a more beautiful mineral specimen cannot Gu
silly be found than one'to be seen at the book
store of d. b Payne, in this city. II combines
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-25

See the advertisement Of MI. Fritz, who of.
fers TO give instruction in the Indispensable arr
of book keeping.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-25
Museum Company.

BENEFIT OF MIR. BARRY This talented young
actor takes benefit this evening, at Masonic
Hail. on which occasion three attractive pieces
will be performed, viz: THE Maid .of the Inn. y
vile Dead Shot," and the fifth act of Shaks-
pere's Orchard the Third" (Weaver's version. J
Altogether this is an excellent bill aside from the
merits of the beneficiary. Give him full house.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-25

road on citizen OF MeAlco thail on 0UVsV OF inc
United States; and TO agree that the company
will maintain military posts along sa d road will
in all time submit to the jurisdiction aaa laws OF
Mexico and cairn no political rights, no. attempt
tt coionize the country.
4 Resolved, That in the opinion of this Con
.vention. the Southern States. corporations and
raon,e ore entirely able TO build said road, and
hat no time should be lost in doing so that 1t is
/ as easy to commence it now as ten or twenty
wears hence, and ittcah az easily be completed III
| Zen ,ears as in a century: and il is the duty of
nyerv Southern man, to himself, his children, and
his country to engage earnestly in this great and
indispensable measure of security as we'll as of
wealth. and of political and commercial power to
the South.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01
Jersey CITY Intelligence,

MASONIC CEIEBaAmoN Looge, No II, OF Free
and Accepted Masons celebrated the festival OF their
patron saint at their beautiful hail. "Gruneps Build
ipg' corner of York and Green streets, Jersey City
The occasion of twofod interest," namey-the pre-
septation Of massive and splendid gold Past Masters
jewel set with precious stones to its respected brother
the worthy Dr. Geo. A. Title for the valuable services
rendered by him TO the Lodge. The presentation
made by Bro. Gilchrist in truly Masonic and feeling
manner and responded to by Bro. Dr. Tttle follow
ed by address the esprit and Essence Of Masonry"
which was delivered by Rt Wor. Bro. f. Tisdal repre-
and of Quebec, &c, to the Grand Lodge of New York
Subsequently the brethren withdrew to participate in
the Festival at the Commercial Hail. where tables loaded
with all the decacies Of the provided Under
the supern. endence Of Bro. Van Doren who exceled
himself on the occasion The supper table presided
over by Wor Bro JAS a. Alexander Master of the Lodge
who after the brethren had done fun justice to the eaa
teer toass and numberVf songs from various brethren
at A. the parting toast Happy to meet, sorry to
part thrice happy to meet again" drank the band
playing "Aud Lang Syne, the whole Of the brethren
with clasped hands joining in the chorus The festival
will long be remembered by those who present,
uniting innocent enjoy with the "feast Of
and flow of souI and doubt viii ever be considered
bright spot In the annals of Hiram Lodge.
CiTy PRISON REPoRT.-Thc city Marshal reports the
number of commitments the city prison during the
month Of June to be co. viz Drunkenness, 52 assault
Z; stealing s. vngrancy q drunk and diorderly TO-
picon Of theft q dsordery q passing spurious money
The fruit store of s. Hathaway in Montgomery street
the ferry, entered during Thursday night aud
robbed of fruit of considerable value The thieves we're
not caught.
Three pickpockets belonging in New York were arrest
cd In Jersey City yesterday and committed to Jail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01

SINGULAR CASE --Consdersble excitement created
yesterday in consequence Of story in circulation that
young Irish girl had been taken into custody and
aimed at the Second ward station house. waiting be
conveyed to convent against her will, by her 61eads
On iuqurpg into the facts 1t ascerta!ncd that A
whose parents Irish, fourteen Of age
rested on THURSDAY e,ening complaint Of her father,
charging her with dlsordery conduct The girl who
exceedingly intelligent and preposscssng states that
about three her mother died. and her father
moved to Cincinnati where he has since resided leaving
her with very respectable Protestant family residing
the Third ward that during that time she has attended
the Protestant church. and believer In that faith
that recently her father this city for the pur
pose of taking her Gin ,innat She however, being
much attached to the family with whom she rcsded
declined TO accompany him, vhereupon her father pro-
cured her arrest she believes with view Of placing
her in where she may be reclaimed to the Ca
hearing the above facts and also becoming satisfied that
of irrcprochabe character discharged her from
custody The father to the station house about ten
minutes after, and became very much enraged to ind
that his daughter had gone, one knew where.
FIRE Between one and two O'Clock yesterday
ing Ere broke out In house In North Eighth street
adjoining the grave yard owned by Patrick nch and
cupied by number Of families. Tue fremen
at work and exiting euished the flames. Damage about
S10c-insured.
SERrous ACCIDENT. IA German named Nicholas SpeL
applied at the Third ward station house yesterday to be
taken TO the hospital. He stated that on Wednesday
night he slept 10 barn at Fatbush and In descending
from the loft fell upon sharp STICK which entered the
lower part OF the abdomen DR.. MFarland examined
the man and found the bowels protrudng from the
wound. The injured man accordingly sent 70 the
hospital but II was thought dc could not survive.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST POLICEMAN AT CIN-
cfNEATI.-A member of the First ward police,
named Frank Shelby, was arrested yesterday, to
answer the charge Of seducing and having adulter-
ous connection with his own step-daughter, beau
tifnl young girl about fourteen years Of age It ap
pears that Mr.. Shelby and his wife separated some
months ago. Mr.. Shelby charged Mrs. Shelby with
improper conduct, and she accused him of wishing
to ruin her daughter by former husband. About
the time she left him, he applied for letters Of
guardianship, and Mrs. Shelby opposed the appli-
cation. The Court was convinced that Shelby
would lot be proper guardian, and refused to APP
missing. Shelby denied all knowledge of her
whereabouts. Mrs. Shelby was almost distracted,
and made every possible eff rt to fin her child, but
all in vain. She applied to officers, but they would
Mayor Snelbaker, to have the matter Investigated,
but he declined doing anything until some
proof could be found Of Mr.. Shelby's agency in
apducting the girl, or the girl could be produced.
Shelby had acknowledged to his wife that he knew
where the girl was, and had threatened that he
would have still younger stepdaughter, whom Mrs.
Shelby had under her Charge Despairing Of find
ing her eldest daughter and alarmed lest she should
her youngest child. named Mary, to her relatives for
safety. Since Mary, who Is about twelve years Of
age has been there, letters have been sent to her
asking her to run away. Soon after Mrs. Shelby
left the city her missing daughter, whose name is
Auenste, made her appearance la town, declaring
that she bad been to some school In the country.
She has since been boarding at the same house with
Mr.. Shelby, corner Of Fifth street and Broadway.
On last Tuesday evening Mrs. Shelby returned to
Cincinnati, and taking legal advice, had her husband
arrested: Upon the arrest being Effected by Marshal
Rufin, the girl made full confession, duplicating
Mr. Shelby in conduct which our statute declares to
be Incest Mr. Shelby, in default Of 81 900 bail, was
committed to the cells Of the watch house. Mrs.
Shelby was formerly an actress Of some repute and
Is keen, intelligent woman. Mr.. Shelby has been
considered quiet faithful officer, and has been con-
sidered worthy member of the |. q. of q. F.-Cin-
cinaaii Columbian, June 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01

FIRST DIVISION NEW YORK STATE MILITIA.
DIVISION ORDERS.
New YORK, June II, 1854.
The Division will parade Tuesday, the 4th Of July
next to celebrate the anniversary of American ndepen
dence.
The Division line will be formed in Broadway with the
right Fourteenth street at O'Clock A. NJ. precisely
Brgadier General Spicer will the national stand
ard to be displayed from the Battery and the morning
salute to be fred at SUNRISE by detachment from the
First Brigade.
Brgadier General Yates win direct national salute
be fred from the Battery at noon by detachment from
his Brigade.
Breadier General Hall will detail troop Of horse from
his Brigade for escort duty, to report the Major
General, at his quarters, at half past O'Clock.
The Division will pay the honors Of marching salute
to the Mayor and Common Council in front Of the City
Hall, at 10 O'Clock A. N.
The Commissary General will issue the requisite
munion for the salutes upon the requisiton Of the
proper officers.
Broadway hereby designated the parade ground Of
the Division on the 4th Of July from o'clock A. NJ
til the Division passes the front Of the City Hall
The Division staff will assemble at tho quarters of the
Major General, at half past o'clock A. NJ.
The line Of march viii be round Union Square to Four
teenh street. through Fourteenth street to Third
nue. down Third Tenth street. through Tenth
street Broadway down Broadway to Chambers street.
through Chambers street and Centre street the east
gate Of the Park. BY order Of
CHARLES W. SANFORD, Major Gen. Comd'g.
ROBERT G. WhTMoRE Div. Inspector.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01
INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
cTHE HAVANA CONSULATE In THE MigXET.
NOMINATION OF MIR. wEsTBROOK.
Ratification Of the Gadsden Treaty.
Seven Million Dollars Paid Over
to Santa Anna.
PROCEEDINGS in CONGRESS,
&c, DC, &0.
From Washington.

THE HAVANA CONSULATE GApsDBN CORREs
P0NDENcE--JUDoE DOUGLAS AND tbs AuaINls
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or MIR. wEsrgROoX, ErC
WAsHISroS, June 80, 1884,
Some time ago the President offered the Havana Con
Sate to the Hon. Jacob Thompson, OF Miss Mr. fhomp
did no. deem II necessary notice the Offer officially
but Geographic despatch last night received from
him. stating tn t the administration nes1 not troubIe
themselves about him-he not applicant for Office
and there Office in the gift Of the Executive he
would accept
1t is evident the Havana Consulate is the private pro-
pery of Jefferson Davis and this the secoad time he
has tried unsuccessfuIly to trade 1t off get back
to the Senate When Governor Brown, of Mississippi
received the Senatorial nomination. he with
teegraphed that the Havana Consulate his dspo-
SAL But the Governor could not be brbed got of
the way and give Jefferson Davis chance to be elected
Senator in his place. Now Jake Thompson candidate
for the place in the Senate which will made vacant BY
the expiration of Mr. Adamss term, and at he is
written to and begged to take the aforesaid Consule
and get out OF Davis's way. He, however, is indie
pendent as Governor Brown and poor jeff continue
to hold ON TO the War Department. retire the
of private life.
As the administration cam OF trade off the consulate
for place in the Senate perhaps they might be induced
to sell It to enterprsing for cash. viii the
Union inform us9
Ine quesuon OF removing The injunction OF Secresy
from the debates and correspondence the Gadsden
treaty. exciting the greatest feeling amongst Senator's
Those who desire the INDUCTION to be removed declare
openly that the administration dare not permit it.
There has been reiteraion of the denial that Judge
Douglas was refused petty appointment for political
friend under the Nebraska bill Why does not the adm
nation get Judge Douglas to deny that the fact not
ss we stated
We understand that Mr.. westbrook's nomina tion to
the District Atorueyshp, sent to the Senate to-day
That petition with eighty odd signatures together with
Edr. Tweed's personal exertons, carried The day.
THE GADSDEN TREATY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO
cHILI-rHE HOT WEATHER.
WASHINGTON, June 80 1854
The treaty with Mexico ratified to day, and Gen.
Almonte received check for 600 600 the sub trea
sury at New York. This is undoubtedly the largest
check drawn in this country and probably the lar
3 9est that will ever be paid in coin.
David A. Starkweather of Ohio is appointed Minister
to Chill.
II was extremely hot here to-day, but new
cholera have been reported The general health of tn
city is good
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01

duty. A. at 6res. So It is not intended that tc cape
shall always be worn but If cape is then IL es
be OF particular character We do not say the
to 60 and get these coats immediately, but do say
when their present dress out that then the dress
specified shall be procured The spirit and intention OF
the order is, that when the want dress II
snail be IN certain form. Does not the drill add to
their efficiency and enables them to act Ia concert
The exercises besides, beneficial in physical point
OF view, rendering their muscles prominent and making
the men athletic Is meant that the Office Of police
man shall be no longer snecurc but that they shall
ske their general share of labor and be rendered Of
fectve and efficient body. The Fifth ward wherein
i've taxed afer the rate Of 81 year for each resi-
deDt and the residents Of that ward have right to
pect proper protection. The salary of the men
raised from $500 TO S700 year solely account OF tbs
uniform The additional 500 to meet the expenses
imposed Our effort and endeavor have been are, to
hder the police department OF this city of the
effective and respectable In the world would per-
NIT feathers weight Of oppression to fall any
n tie department. and that sure, is the feeling OF
the other commissioners. II Is desire to do all
can TO ameorate the condition Of the menin all par
ticuiars The rule promulgated as to the uniform
intended for tho elevation and advantage Of the
We, when promulgate rules for the governance OF
the body, are to have appeals to the public in the
shape OF public meetings. and to permit them,
then the department must go to wreck Such conduct
is subversve Of good order and discipline and cannot
be permitted.
The decree was deferred.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01

UNITED STATES STEAMER SAN JACINT0-ACOIDENT
IN THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD--SUICIDK-
TWO MEN KILLED RY LIGHTNING.

UNITED STATES STEAMER SAN JAcINT0-AcUIDENT
IN THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD-SUICIDE-
TWO MEN KILLED RY LIGHTNING.
PunApELprIA, June 80 1854
The United States steamship San Jacinto Capt Eagles
dropped down the stream this morning. preparatory
trip To test her engines. The she is 70
remain at not less than two and all goes we
the design Is to 60 to Bermuda in which case she will
be absent about ten days.
The bridge in the Navy Yard the slip In front
OF the ship house, broke down this morning, white
company of marines for the San Jacinto marching
over it. Only one man was injured he had his ancls
disiocated
Lewis Raub, German, lately arrived here from New
York blew his brains ont this morning. at Peetiers
Walnut street. No cause Is assigned.
The deceased behaved strangely three days pre-
viousy On Thursday evening, he threw himself before
an omnibus In the street He left letter directed to A.
steef and the following is literal translation Of it.
SrEErI farewell am desd and free Of sill.
wslll 4 GOOD sdeu was bora 1917, April Sd, At Ofsu
burg, Baden and have Ave brothers and sisters
ther at home, and Of all will be dead the 6rs. Farewell
0REG0R RAUB.
He married man, and according report desert
ed his wife and three children, time SINCE in North
Carolina.
The bodies Of two men, named James Prescott and Sa-
muel kenpard were found yesterday 10 fishing smack
near Petty Island supposed TO have been killed BY light
ming during the storm of Wednesday, the fluid had
passed through the bow Of the boat.
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New Hampshire Legsslature.
ANOTHER BALLOT PoR sENAToR-CRITicIsM OF A
MEMBER.

CONCORD, June 29-P. N.
In the afternoon session Of the House to day. Dr. Hub
bard, of Washington moved to elect United States Sc
nator rrn which led TO long ar exciting debate
during which member was pulled up and subjected to
criticism, for saying in his speech that he had
been interrupted by pack OF black hearted knaves The
yra roce motion was rejected without division third
ballot then had with the following result-Whole
number OF votes cast 309 Necessary for choice l55
Wells had 1906 Eastman, 65; Morrison, "a; Tappan, l6
scatteriDg4 No choice. At hafpast six o'clock the
House adjouI ned
FURTHER P0sTP0NEMENr OF THE ELECTION.
CONCORD, June go 1854
The House this morning, motion Of Mr.. Emery,
whg Of Portsmouth, postponed by vote OF lb4 to l46
further balong for United States Senators until next
Thursday morning.
The Nebratha resolutions assigned FOR wednesday
next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01

STSGULAR CASE OF LooxJAw.--We learn from
the Norristown (Pa.) Wdfchman that a short time
ago person by the name of Joseph Dettra was
employed by Mr.. Wampole, Of Towamenein, in that
county, to SOW guano aud ashes, which caused his
fingers to become very sore, and several of the nails
to come Of. In due time, however, the wounds
healed over, and nothing more was thonght Of 1t,
until about two weeks ago, when, owing, perhaps,
pain in his throat and jaws, and on the 18th inst
died of lock jaw.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01

BAD WnrsKEy-We mentioned some days since
that the Georgetown (ky.) Herald was dressed in
mourning because the editor bai been committed
to Jail for refusing to testify where he had got his
liquor. He is roaring locofoco, and as his arti-
cles are usually of character calculated to sug.
gest the supposihon that they were written under
the inspiration of. the worst kind Of whiskey, the
Louisville Journal is of opinion that the grocer
with whom the editor traded bribed him not to tell
where he got his drink.--Bufolo Advertiser
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01
Ion of Chr1st's Protestant Episcopal
Church.


Church.
Yesterday the interesting ceremony Of consecrssng
the building known Christs Protestant Episcopal
Church situated In Eighteenth street. Fifth avenue
took place in the presence Of several bishops and clergy
men.
The ceremonies Of the day commenced with a volunta
ry on the organ
procession of Bishops Wainwright, Of New York;
Bishop Uphold Of Indiana Bishop Potter Of Pennsyva
MIA and number Of clrgymen including the rector Of
the church, followed BY the trustees then entered the
middle and up the centre of the eace to
The Morning Service of the Episcopal form of worship
was then read by the several clegymen present The
FIRST lesson for the day was read the Rev. Mr. Head
and the second by the Rev. Mr. Halsey Of Sing Sing
second and third of the twenty first selection Of
Psalms were sung by the choir as foNOws:-
IN wash my hands in innocence
Pour The glad hymn mot Of triumph td' there,
And thence thy wonders show.
My thanks I'll publish there, and tell
How thy renowE sxces;
That seat affords most delight
In which thine honor dwells.
The pastor of the church, ths Rev. CHARLES HAIsxY
then read paper, which went to state that the
church bad been incorporated sixty years ago-in the
year 1894 It first built in Ann street Ia the wear
1884, and afterwards removed to Anthony street in
1925 where the hnildng was burned down in l847 but
was subsequently, rebuilt in 1s4S In lss4the present
TO its present cite in Eighteenth street avenue
where divine service would be continued every Sunday
at the usual hours There person then present
said the speaker named Mrs. her was present at
the conservation Of the church whom rst incorporated
years 1873 snd s4s That aged lady was there urs
sent be glad to say, enjoying good health and ali
her faculties intact.
The 10th Psalm then sung by the choir and con.
gregation Of which append the 70 lowing stanzas
With consent lot all the earth
TO God their cheerful voices raise,
Glac homage pay with awful mirth,
And sing before him songs Of praise.
Oh, enter, then, his temple gate
Thence to his courts devoutly press;
And still ycur grateful hymns repeat,
And still his name with praises bless.
Bishop PoT7Es then ascended the pulpit and preached
the sermon the oecasion took his text tho
18th verse Of the llh chapter of St. john Howbeir
Jesus spake of bis DEATH but they thought that had
spoken Of taking rest in Sleep
At the conclusion Of Bishop Poters sermon the
diction having been pronounced by Bishop WAINWRIGHT
the congregation dispersed.