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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-01-23

IL hereby give notice to the people of Perryshur,,
and elsewhere that am now fully prepared to treat
persons afflicted with diseases ot any kind and all
such are respectfully invited to come and he cured
My mode of removing disease is by the use uf
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-01-23
BUSINESS CARDS.
S. JEFFERSON.

Attorney at Law, Solicitorin Chancery Land A gent
&C. &c. Office in the court house. Perrysburg, O. |
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-01-23

SHAWL,S!-We have this day received by ex-
- press a splendid assortment Of fall and winter
ShaWlS c9%PTsing y8Tjety OF styles Of the
Square and Long SHAWLS. Those in want Of a
good shawl will do well to examine these before
purchasing. [Oct3l Z. D. PECK & co.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-01-23
WAGON Il CARRIAGE MAKING.

IN PERRIN is constantly enIarging his bus;
~. ness and improving his facilities for doing good
work, and respectfully socits an enlarged puhn
patronage. His customers will generally find him
prompt attentive to business and anxious to accom-
modate those who pay for their work He is prp-
pared to make to order, Wagons for Farmers and
Teamsers, Buggies of the most approved and taste
tul styles; PLEASURE Carriages of all kinds Carts
DrHys, Timber Wheels, &c, &c. His work will l,
made OF the best materials in GOOD substantial
manner, and on reasonable terms
lie Keeps constantly on hand for sale J. TtJIBEP
lyAGONS, ONE HORSE TVAGONS, CI,T.
TIERS, SLE{GILS, &c.
FaTsAcrS, AOOk Here!
lie manufactures Ball u Posts SCULTIVATOH.
new article patented April 9th, 1852 to which =.
would call the attention of agricultuFists As la.
Dor saving machine, 1t il capable OF doing double
the amount Of work of any ordinary Cultiyator-
This implement has two long shares. one on each
SIDE constructed of steel and fastened on the mould
boards III sucll manner rs to move the entire sur
face of the ground, thereby cutting all roots and
weeds that come in contact with the shares which,
may he graduated by the cleyy to run from, two TO
six inches in depth.
The three small plows attached to the shares an
swerthe same purpose OF the common tooth cult
vator. and in addition to the shares and uloNs is =
metallic blade rake attached to the rear Of the Cnl
tNator, which serves to cut and break un the sod
and hard Jumps, leaving the earth in "A fine and u,I
verlzed condition The effectiveness of this culti,a
tor renders second hOeing unnecessary which is :,
saving of time and labor
Mr.. Perrin also manufactures n larger sized ma
chine, constructed upon the same principle as the
above, but with larger shares, and containing two
small plows in addition 10 the corn cultyator which
Is designed to put IN grain. and working upon sun
mer falIows. They are Hghf, aHd Of oura5}, con,
stIHctioH, rsadiiy hGRdisd and Of easy drayobt
This CuLTIyAToR obtained the first premipru n,
the Ohio State Fair. held at (2ereiaaa IN sent 1857
shop on front-st., PemysbHrg, Omo.--lltf
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
AGRICULTURAL GEOLOGY.
NJ. IV.-EIrMrNTs or Sons.

No. N.-EIHaTsTs or SOILS.
Felspar i composed Of four oxides-silea, ain-
mimi or clay. iron, aud potash;silex prcdominates.
Of nnartz. in all is varieties, il is almost the en-
tire element Of felspar, II is the principal alt
minous or clay soils contain frequently vice as
much sick as alnmina the quantity of iron anu
potash in felspar is small, not often over two or
three per cent.
II appears then that sand is oonfpose | of two
oxides or chemical combinations again combined
by the same agency. felspar or clay Is eoinpos.-
ed of four oxides. also combined by chemical al
linity. 10 form n compound still more complex
Than quartz OF sand. The quartz aud ielspar are
combined by a mechanical mixture 10 form rocks
and soils.
II thence follows, that in these two elements
of soils. quartz and felspar, or sand and clay, are
not less than six combinations OF ultimate irlnci-
pies, or oxygen and metals, allby cheinieai a'iih'-
ty. and tvs, combinations at least of these com
pounds forming those two elements. These SIX
chemical compounds, again compounded by chem
ical agency. are then united by mechanical mix
tues 20 form rocks and soils.
Quartz and felspar are not only the essential
element. of soils, but also among the most impor-
tant materials in the arts OF civilization. The
principal material Of glass Is qnnrtz that oi por-
eelain, fel .par. The presence of potash, soda or
some alkaline substance acting as "A fux. is lndis-
pensable in the manufacturing of each of these
important articles of domestic economy.
After performing the important agency of pro-
ducing yegetation-of course furnishing out
whent, our corn, our beet, and our pork-quartz
ola porous character constitutes the French burr,
for changing grain into -four. Pulyerized quartz,
cemcnted by iron into sandstone, ferns our grind
stones, for sharpening the axes and chisels OF the
mechanic and the knives and scissors of the
house-keeper. For some animals it is essential
TO the process of digestion; fowls cannot live
without it.
Everything, animate and nanimate every pro-
duct of nature and of art every human being in
every position and condition of life-the sturdy
farmer, the busy mechanic, the industrious house
keeper, the delicate refined lady the polished gen
tleman, the enlightened teacher, the wise states
man, and the noisy politician in a worl, every
thing which has physical existence, bears visible
testimony to the necessity of this important ele-
ment of mountains, rocks, and soils-of quartz,
sand-"n common stone"
EXPERIMENT.-Shake n tumbler, containing a
little newly-slnked lime and some water let the
tatnblcr stand till the lime settles and the water
becomes clear pour the water into another tum-
bier and blow into il air from the lungs through a
quill or pipe-stem the clcar water becomes tur-
bid with white ilakes,or II sediment, by the carbon
ie acid from the lungs uniting with the lime in
the water, forming the carl onatc OF line,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
CONGRESS-FRIpAY

SENATE message was received from the
President of the L. s, transmitting report from
the Secretary of State, together with the CORE
spondence which has taken place with the gov
eminent of the Papal States touching a mission
to the L. States.
The private calendar was taken up, and the
remainder of the day was occupied in its consid-
Grafton, when the Senate adjourned until Monday.
House OF REPREsENTATIvES.-The Speaker
laid before the House communications from the
Treasury Department in relation to the Chicka-
saw Indians; from the Department OF the lnteri-
or, with estimates for deficiencies for salaries
and incidental expenses connected with the com-
missioners for setting land claims for California
and from the Commissioner of Public Buildings,
giving an account of the contracts made in his
office during the past year; which were referred
to appropriate committees. Three private Sen
ate bills were then committed. The House re-
solved i sef into Committee of the Whole on the
private calendar, and afterwards reported TWEEN
ty-tiye bills to the House. A debate arose on
an amendment to one of the private bills: and,
without doing any business OF "A pubic interest,
the House adjourned until Monday next.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
Death of Dr.. Chamberlayne.

The Richmond papers announce the death of
DIR. Lewis w chamberlayne, which occurred ON
Saturday morning, at his residence in Ilenrioo
county, near the city of Richmond. DR.. Cham
b~erlayne was Professor of Materia Medica in the
Medical College of that city, a chair which was
assigned him at the organization of the ~institu-
ton. OF the brilliant body of physicians who
established the College, (says the Dispatch he
was the last, save DIR. Bohannon, remaining in it
at the time of his death. DIR. C.. was, the Dispatch
says, IA highly accomplished physician-he was
possessed of a general fund Of infurmation;his con
versational powers were greenland from having
a most excellent memory, he was IA living store
house of facts relative to the past, which made
his conversation at once instructive and acrera.
BILE. lie was a man of kind and benevolent dis
position, and in every respect true hearted gen
tleman. Professionally, he was a worthy col
league of Cullen and Warner, and their associ-
ates; personally, lac was warmly and deservedly
respected and esteemed for his qualities of head
and heart.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

SATURDAY, Jan. %, 1854.
BY Mr. Deane, Ofthe Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad Company. for the exemption of their
property from taxation.
Mr.. Zinn moved to suspend the rules of the
House, for the purpose of reconsidering the vote
rejecting the Senate bill authoiising the con-
struction of a second track by the Virginia Cen
trail Railroad Company from some point on their
road east of Charlottesville to Richmond.
Messrs. VERIFY and Tomlin opposed the motion
and Messrs. Iinn, White and Fowler sustained
ii.
The question being put, it was decided in the
aiirmative-62 to 80.
Mr.. Zinn then, in pursuance of his intention
indicated at the time of the motion, moved that
the bill be laid ON the table, which was agreed
to.
On motion of Mr.. Tolnlin, the rules were sus-
pended, and the bill to incorporate the medical
College of Virginia, was taken up. On his mo-
ton, the bill was again laid ON the table, and
made the order of the day for Friday next.
A motion was made by Mr.. Taylor, of Loud
oun, that the House adjourn each day at the
hour of3 O'Clock. and meet again at 7 =. NJ,
Pending this motion, the House adjourned, on
motion of Mr.. Key.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
SENATE.

SATURDAY, Jan. p, 1854.
A large number of bills were reported; among
them ont, authorizing the construction of a statue
of Thomas Jefferson.
Mr.. Deneale from the Committee on Roads,
&c, reported a bill for the better security of
persons travelling on Railroads.
Mr.. MsElheney presented the poll books of the
counties of Russell, Scott and Lee, in relation TO
forming a new county out of portions of said
counties.
BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate the Rockingham Savings Bank
at Harrisonburg.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration If
the bill authorising an appropriation to the ex-
tension of the Orange aud alexandria Railroad to
Lynchburg.
Mr.. Thomas addressed the Senate in support
of the bill, and was followed by Mr. Jones in op.
position.
After IA few remarks by Mr.. Shaokelford, the
roll was called and the bill was defeated as fol-
lpws:
AYEs.-Messrs. Barnett, Brawner. Creigh,
Hall. Irving, johnson, Marshall, Martin. Mullen,
Pandolph, Roger, Saunders, Shaekelford. Steen-
rod, Tate, Thomas, Alexander, Wade, jr., and
Whitc-1e.
NoEs.-Messrs. Arthur, Baldwin, Braxton,
Boswell, Campbell, Catlett, Deneale, Harris,
Jones, Logan, McDearmon, McKenney, Old, jr,
Parker. Paxton, Stands, Stuart, Tazewell,T homp-
son, and Witcher-20.
On motion of Mr.. Stuart, the Senate adjourn
ed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
WAsmNGroS, Jan. 9th, 1854.
To tie Edifo : Of He Richmond Uispdtch

Our attention has been called to the suhioine,.
notice, WHO. we clip from the alexandria Ga
%zetteh;
THE Riehn I'd Dispatch .nys that the Banl
in Tnzewcll cpu. y. referred 10 in the debate il
the House u De. quits, on Monday, is a Banl
known to be owned BY selden, Withers X Co. o
Washington city, the agents of this State for tn
disposition of the Coupon Bonds. The charges
agains tit were very broad"
You will permit us to state through your col
umns, if you please, that we have no interest il
the Trans-Alleghany Bank, either directly o
ndircctly-neither present or prospective. W.
had no agency whatever in bringing about it's or
ganization, and have had nothing 10 do with thu
Bank in any ,cay, only to sell it, rs agents of the
State, Virginia Bonds, Mt just such rates as We
sold to other parties who purchased from us lnrg'
amounts about the same time.
As the agents of the State for the disposal {
her Coupon Bonds, we make this statement as N
net of justice To ourselves-not meaning TO ca
any imputation upon the "Teans- 1heghda
Bank" whose issue, based as il is upon State 81
curiiies, must be AZ safe MS That of amy Bank il
the Union Yours. very respectfully,
SELDEN, WlTHERS x 60.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
Bishop Soule.

a writer in the Southern Christian Advocate,
tells the following amusing story of the goo
bishop.
I'VE were deeply interested, n few months n
ga, in II stuge coach conversation with Bishol
Soulc, in which that venerable and veteran ieadt
gave MS the story of his saddle horse Hero
Whether Hero will ever get into print hereafter
we cannot tell. lie is worthy of II place in til
picture which posserity, will, some day or Other
look at admiringly the picture ot the life of M
venture, toll and self sacrifice gone through b
the second race of American bishops. On thi
horse Bishop Soule made five tours of the cont
nent, travelling in the saddle twenty six thousan,
miles. That saddle was no chair of case A
mong the many incidents and accidents by Hoo
aud field to which Hero was II pnrty, one oo
CURED of u somewhat laughable turn; Hero was
thoroughbred, aud trained in Virginia for IT,
turf. Bishop Souie was on his way To Augusta
Ga, TO attend the session of the :. {. conference,
lie reached the suburbs of the city at II time Nhe
the races were in full blast. Passing the cours,
just as the excitement of the race was nj il
height, Hero i~orgctful for the moment of th,
change in his fortunes, forgetful that he carrie
agraye aud reverend bishop, 'CGsartm ct Cesar
.fortunas,' suddenly sprang across the ditch, an
was in the act of leuping the fence aud tnkin
part IN the ignohlc strife of the turf, when hi
master. hy the most strenuous exercise of III
powers of hand and voice, succeeded in prevent
ing him. If Methodist bishop, aoieHs rolcnt
had ridden "A race that day and won the field, i
would have been a new thing under the sun
Hero is dead, but Bishop Soule is now paekin.
up for n second visit to California"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01

tom with the south Side Road. aud the most eli
eihle and practicable route across stanton. Ia
the terminus uf our proposed road.
The above resolution of Mr.. Martins eiieited
some discussion. but was at last adopted by the
meeting.
IL was also Resoiued. That when we adjourn,
we adjnnrn Ia meet again at this place, on the
18th February, at II O'Clock a. NJ, and that the
proceedings of this meeting be published in The
Lynchbnrg. Richmond aud Petersburg papers.
The meeting then adjourned TO meet again at
Morriss' Church. on the 18th day Of February
next, at II O'Clock L. NJ.
ROBERT SMITH, Chairman.
". q. MILLER. .SecfefarU.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
M

On the Goth January,by the Rev. Mr.. Spriggs,
Mr.. Tnos. e. SHoLEs, of Lynchburg, and Miss
Mamie d.. IioFFMAN-daughter of David Hoff-
man, Esq, of Campbell county.
On the l1th of January, by the Rev. Beverly
A. Davis, REUBEN COMPTON, Esq.,and Miss MAR
TIA ANN,youngest daughter of Maj. Vincent Ii.
Shelton-all of Pittsylvania county.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
Dr.. c. 3. Rraineld. oculist.

VIII deliver. ON Thu sdny rysaite. February End, in
Lyachlnfg. Va Il f. = l.ee,ate. ii wiieb IL y III exam
me the generally res- we'd ilf-riez on tie focal distances
Of saglt. lie will. al.n. give hs views of tie proper
remsdia' means ia lie employed Ia relieving f,o-t Of the
d, frcts it not all. t"vhieh the eve i. salieet. Fat psr.
ti-u1ars. as 10 plum, see small bills on the cvrl ing at the
Lsetafr.
Ladies and Gentlemen ARE invited Ia aiieaal-Danfz
open III Cd Lecture commence. att . 81 'ek. P. N.
d. Brsinena can he ron-ulfei ut the " Norv.i II
lian-e,n L~ynehbrg W. On tn 2nd, Bid und 4fh of
+, bn ,y.and a. he cnnnpt make a prouartcd At Whose
tho may wish To con.ult him had best do 50 at once. d.
u. has estored persons To perfect sinh, in cases If par
tsl aud toial BLINDNESS, Of flnm IL week. To So ,enr.
standing. by from 10 seconds to5 minutes application,
by u ecieDiifr method nf his owr, without causing, pain
or sa.h. He has also cured cases at Inflammation al
ynrinu- and aggravated grades; pain from an Intolerance
Of ligtn; far-sightedness, or lnss of light from age. aud
near sightedness. All of which hive remained erma
hent 10 the present moment. feb l-2t
18TH Express aud Republican copy and resent
iii. for pm, mcut nj korvell House. Lynrlbu z. Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
From the Dispatch.

In the following letter. Messrs. seldcn Withers
d Go. give the most positive contradiction to the
rumor that they were the proprietors of the
Trans 4heghany Bank. The paragraph in this
paper, tou hing their relation to the Bank, occur
red in notice OF the proceedings of the House
of Delegates, and was simply a recnpitulation in
brief Of what wns uttered by a gentleman IN de-
bate upon the subject.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
NOTICES.

Tn Funeral sermon of SUSAN A., daughter of
Mr.. John Cary, will be preached at his residence,
this afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The friends and ac-
quaintances of the family are respectfully invi-
ted to attend.
Tn Funeral of Lucy CLAIBORNE, infant
daughter of Henry |. and Lucy {. Brown, will
take place from their residence, on Church Street,
at II O'Clock to-day. The friends of the family
are invited to AttenL.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01

Our MUsIc-LovING CITIZENS will be pleased
to learn that w. II. DEMPsTER. the composer
of several of the most popular airs in vogue
among us, and one Of the sweetest singers in the
country, is about to visit Lynchburg for the
purpose of giving a series of concerts.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01

The project for changing the rates of postage
under tins government, reported by Mr.. Olds a
few days since from the House committee on
post-ofiices and post-roads, ~contemplates making
1t obligatory to prepay all lettsrs sent in the mail
and proposes. also, TO fix the rates of postage
at three cents per half ounce, for all distances
up to three thousand miles, and six cents for all
greater distances.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01

IHE NABRAsKA QUEsTIoN.-The whole ad.
minisfration press in New-York the Express says,
without exception, comes out against Douglass
Bill. The "Hards" mischievousiy support it.
If Douglas Bill then be an administration
measure-the administration has no party in this
great State.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01

DIR. Brainerd, of whose skill and success in the
treatment Of diseases of the eye, and in restor-
ing sight when lost or injured. we have seen verv
remarkable reports in the press of Richmond and
baltimore, is about to visit this city, as will be
seen by his advertisement in this mornings yir-
ginian. We him to all whose vision
has been impaired.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
Ii ICk LAYING.

II IL Z Il La n G.
VIE subscribe r Is procured /" undertake. nil kinds
u "i BhlCk LAYING & WORK in Lynchbnrg
'hi rs ricinil,. Work entrusted IN him will be eaecn.
ted u der the ,upeIinienlence of Mr.. John j. phnup
whose well known hdriits AMI wokrmaalike kill il n
soil'ifnt guarnner fr MS iatthful execution. and he
hop : viii ensure hun u liberal patronage
.1n iIts }. BENAGH, JR
tyr Express COPY.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01

CAPT. CRE1GHToN.-On Thursday last, in n.
York D committee of the common council met at
Inc Asior II use and presented to Capt. Robert
Creighton, the gallant commander of the Three
Eeils, a massive and beautiful gold snuff box.
rendering HIM AT the same time the freedom of tbe
city. Capt. c. replied to the speech of Alderman
Blunt in a few but very appropriate words. and
with his wonted modesty. He heartily thanked
the City Council and citizens of y. York for the
very handsome gift they had presented To him
lie said that he had done no more than his duty
70 h~ankind' and no more than any other sailor
would havo done under similar circumstances
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01


4 Paris correspondent Of the New iork eem=
mercial Advertiser speaks as follows CT LOUIS IA
polcon and France
In respect to France. ! have only 10 speak oil
Louis Napoleon, lie has. 20 far n regards The
government, completely absorbed the country IN
his personality. Nobody asks whsf France
wants. Nahody seems ia imagine TINT France
has such a thing as people. Scarcely was The
naticn more engulfed IN the deep, dark bosom OF
the great Napoleon. than it Is nov In the more
secret and sullen breast Of his successor. The
army is his-the church j. his-the polleei = his
the sword aud the purse are his--the legions ~
paid spies and parasites Of all names and degrees
senators, ministers, judges. projects, mayors, az
plolnats-each and all are his-eYen fame u Ms
France l. blotted out from the memory OF man.
All over the world. if Is asked-noi what France
thinks-but what does Louis Napoleon think
His lips are watched like those of an oracle. iii-
brief sentences are caught up and telegraphed
over Europe like the DEGREES of fate. The Lon
don FINEST the thundefer itself Is but too happy
when it can announce Ia the world, by the grace
of its Paris correspondent, something that the
Jupiter of the Tnileries has spoken. The Nom
tenr-the awful Moniteur-Louis Napoleon In
print-makes all Europe bow down before its
well loaded and oraoular paragraphs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01

SUPPOSED FoRGERY.-1homas J. Penn, ESQ.
"f Patrick, has received notice of protest, upon
n nete Tor slsoo, purporting to be drawn by F..
i. Penn, Esq, of Patrick, and endorsed by +,
). aPenn' The note is made payable TO the cash.
lev of the Bank at Salem, North Carolina. p.
r. Penn denies positively having executed any
such note aud the other having endorsed it. They
have not been informed, as yet. by whom the
money was received, nor isit known that they
suspect any particular person of having taken
TINS unwarrantable liberty with their names. The
porpetrator of the act ought to be found out and
brought 70 punishment.-F1oyd In~teLigeneer.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-01
Sale of Cfockc

Sale of Stocks.
\AIE will sell IN L e 9Th aay of February. 1854
w fnliowing Stock:
% Shares Lvnchture Il Salem Turnpike StncL
: Shares Campbell c.. n. Turnpike Stock.
l Share Blue Ridge TURNPIKE Stock.
9 Shares Jas. h. and Kun. Canal Stock,
5 81 ures Fnrmer's Bank Stock.
TERMS OF SALE:-60 DAYS credit. np.o,;.,
puper, satisfactorily endorsed.
.JOHN n. TYREE,
SAMUEL TYREE,
ian 90 dt9frb Exurs o. r. Tvrpe. dec,1