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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29
ther Serious Fire in Petersburg !-Vaiudbie
Propertn DESTROYED.

ErERsBuRG, March 26.-Our city has been
b visited by destructive confagration. A
I three o'clock this afternoon the carpenter
of Mr.. Grandson F. Marks was discovered
! on fire, and notwithstanding the efforts of
Bremen, it was entirely destroyed, together
] all the tools of the workmen and large guam
|of lumber This is the third time toithm
be- days that Mr.. Marks has been burnt out.
mscreant is evidently intent upon effecting
fuin.
be flames next spread to Thompson ~ Tuck
Factory, which, with its contents, was burnt
Re ground.
)le Merchants Exchange was on fire in sew
places but was saved our correspondent in
Is us by the well directed efforts of the Old
tt Fire Company.
L office of the Daily Express also caught fire
bal times, but was saved from destruction by
Bremen.
'uring the progress of the fire the wind was
fing almost hurricane. The flames are now
Iearly subdued that no farther damageis APP
pended, although the Old Street and Virginia
Companies are still playing upon the smok-
lruins. There is no doubt that this fire was
work of an incendiary
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s5;,;,na1 bv the United States.

rsntain Walker broke up his camp at Ensena-
an the 18th of February and moved south
n with $50 men, leaving behind large num-
of sick and wounded.
The force of three hundred and nifty men, sent
Mexico to oppose him, was within W miles OF
lker, and it is supposed the latter would be
lated
bl. Watkins and Captain Davidson were ar
Id at San Francisco, charged with treason
coordination. Watkins had been held to
lin the sum of 100000.
hventy-one warrants had been issued against
br Baird also charged with treason.
be Legislature of California was still in sess-
They had passed a law removing the cap
pf the State to Sacramento City.
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,TEsT NEWS BY THE MAILS.
Oval OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT.
Further California News


,sw YORK, March 25.-The steamer North
I;,,bt arrived here to day from San Juan
| ss,es are no later than those brought by the
ID states at California, but find some adj
'aal items in the papers.
tbe brings 40o passengers and S700,000 in
an freight, besides great deal in the hands
M evc,tement in regard to the Senatorial O.
,;,u was increasing, and ca Using much spec
non. wirepulling, DC.
Fine State Legislature re-assemoied at Sonora
the oath.
usually productive.
I'" Wool had arrived out and relieved Gen.
' 'h",ct from the command of the Pacific di-
, rrand dinner was given to Gen. Wool by
Mr., Foote of Mississippi.
| ~ latter in a speech denounced tho Cabinet.
W " lancaster, democrat, is believed to be
~. VI 60 Congress from Washington Terrific
! no Wings, it is supposed, have carried the
w. Dragon Legislature has finally adjourned.
n ~ was passed by it, ordering the vote in June
ha onestion of forming State Government.
Il nartv of fillibusters in Lower California, who
4 doserted. were arrested and held for trial.
4 oSeral officers of the Frigate Portsmouth din
.;,L Cantain Walker. The California Chron-
avs that General Pierce fayors the flibus-
1 secretly. That it has no confidence ia eth
H. or Marcy's profession.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Telegraphed foi the Daily yireinian
LATER FROM EUROPE.

LATER FROM EUROPE.
AiiiVh OF the Steamer Afrioa-R umored CAP
.uIe OF halafat false-No Fighting Eastern
Aiians Unchanged Bntish Fleet Sailed for
.he sainc Policy of Austria and Prussia
Deonne IN Cotton and Breaostuffs
New York, March %.
he Royal Mail Steamship Africa, with dates
from Liverpool to the llth inst, has arrived
ny latest lnte lgence from the East no material
change is reported in the state of Russo Turkish
AFFAIRS The romored capture of Kalafat is false.
anu no hghtlng worth notice had taken place since
last adVices, either on the Danube or in Asie.
Inc London Daily News says that the Car
hao sent an other proposal to Vienna, which the
representatives of the Four Powers reiected
Inc messenger with the French and English
nltlmatum to Russia and Austria left Wanna
the 9TH March, for st. Petersburg. pruss;, and
Austria had not signed the ultimatum. their poli
10y oe'hg oefned as neutral for the present and
mediatlve for the future.
The FIRST division of the British fleet, under
Admiral Napier, sailed from Portsmouth for the
Baltic on the 18th inst.
Inc allied French and English fleets, at the
latest accounts from the East, were at Beyeos
Bay The bulk of the Russian fleet was at Sebas
tapol-Both had cruisers in the Black Sea.
some excitement had been created in CONNER.
ciai circles by Lord Clarendons announcement
TO Riga Merchants that all Russian produce to
whomsover belonging and even in neutral YES
sells, shall be lawful prizes in the event of war
Lord John Russell was quite i'll.
The latest dispatches received at Paris fully
confirm the attitude assumed by both Austria and
Prussia. The former expresses willingness to
JON the Western Powers--but Prussia positively
refuses ON the ground that she is not Il maritime
power, and therefore has little interest in the DIFF
houlty. Dispatches from the Austrian Minister
Buol were received in Paris on Thursday, the
9TH explanatory of affairs-but the language is
obscure and unsatisfactory, andindicates a change
of policy on the part of Austria.
The Greek nsurrection Is said to be extending
in Thessaly
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29

pc Stanton Vindcator, in an account of the
pit accident on the Central Railroad, says
is Virginia Kinney, the young lady who was
edly burned is the eldest daughter of Jeffer-
Kinney, and not William. We understand that
| las suffered very much from the burns, and
peen unable to partake of any nourishment
feiiy!-her upper lip being cut and burned in
Rcklng manner. Her escape from burning
path was by accident, for when found, her
PES were nearly all burned off her.
le Is slowly recovering from her injuries.
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RICHMOND, March %.

RICHMOND, March %.
According to latest commercial intelligence by
the Africa, Cotton had declined one sixteenth
on middling grades-fine and lower qualities were
toeraby firm. Flour declined Is Sd to Cd
Wheat = to 3d.-Corn changed-Tobacco was
declining.
Paskiewitch has been appointed to the com
mand of the Russian fofces the Danube. 1t
is reported that the Russian army was withdraw
ing from before Kaafat.
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Important from Mexico.

rw ORLEANS March 25th.-Adyices from
citv of Mexico to the 10th have been receiv-
anta Anna left the capital on the 12th,to take
field in person against Alvarez,the rebellious
/, who is represented to be in his mountain
retreat, surrounded, destitute of money and
|. sions, and nearly deserted by his adherents.
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Liverpool Markets. March II

Cotton dull and declined sixteenth. Bread
stuffs' market receded from previous advances.
Western Canal Flour Dos. 6d-good Ohio 3ss Cd.
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CLOTHINGl CLOTHING
NEW CONCERN.
STIGLER, McELDERRY 4 co.

n dnon TO entire New Stock Just received of
1 Staple and Fancy Day Goo Is W have ser nd
nbor the lnrgest stock Rendy.madr Cl Thing ever
brou ,ht to this city To all those who IN Rant Of
good aud fash enable clothing we would especially in
wife n caf before purchasing elsewhere. Ia addition TO
the above have hand large stock of cothing for
house nnd field hands. vary ow prices.
We also kee % hand superior stock oi line and
on Shirts also merino. gauze, .ilk and under
shirts.
To county merchants who may be ia city Tor the
purpose of pun chasing clothing, fell certain il would
be their interest examine, if purchase from u,
knowing they could do oett by going further East
on North STIGLER MoELDRRY g. CO.
ia
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lSECOND DESPATCH

Further Commercial News by the Afioa-Re-
ported withdrawal of Russians from Kala-
fat-Elecuon in New Orleans Three men
killed-Texas Fort Belknap besieged by In
dians-Markets;
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IRE, LIFE AND MARINE INsVR

NV L. i>yHchO"g move q ffe insurance Com
many.
This Co Hrany makes Insurance against 'oss OF dam
age by Fire, or Dwelling Houses Stores Tobacco Facto.
ries and other buildings, furniture, goods wares und
merchandise generally in and country the most
favorable teens.
Also makes Insurance on the lives ofull persons on.
Toying good health, and of sound constitution for the
whole duration ofte. or for limited period.
Slaves employed in ordinary occupations, will BIZ
insured on reasonable terms.
The Company will also take marine risks from nd To
my of the Northern Southern Ports, ut favourable
rates.
JOHN ROBIN MCDANIEL, President
DON T. G. PETERS, Fice President
SAMPSON DlUGUlD, Chief Engineer.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
James NJ. Cobbs, Dexter Otey
George w. Yancey, Samuel Garland.
William I. Anderson Nathan Thurman,
John o. Taylor, Jnmes NJ. Boyd.
MARTIN HOLLINS, Treasurer
CREED T. WILLS, Sec'y.
DR.. =. II. Gilmer. I 49,,
Dir VIM. Otway Oven. ~ '''
The Medical Examination subjects for Insurnn,.
will be made the ,ihce of the Company each das
between the hours of . and 4 o'clock,
FehS It's
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29

the Train is stopped for passenger between an,
of he above named points, the charge will be made from
the point last passed by the Train and charge vii
be less than twentr-ive cents in any
Passengers who do procure Tickets (except those
who take the ,ars whore tickets are not sold
will be charged by the conductor, per cent. in ad
lition the regular Of fare provided boweye,
that in no case sh he receive than ten nor NOR.
man h'iy cents from anyone passenger TO any point
the road,
Servants will be required to have two pnsses,
he left with the Ticket AGENT and with the Conduc
which passes, be explicit in granting the priv
ege travel the Free coored persons will be
required produce theirfree papers they will be
permitted travel on the cars.
May lots. THOMAS SHARP.
Fermentation.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29
THE MICHIGAN DOUBLE PLow

This Plow consists Of two Flows. placed one before
the other, on the benin. The forward one takes n
rrow from Hre inches deep, separating the roots
OF the grass vegetable matter and lays it, slice surface
down. in the bottom Of the previous fa,row; :, tho
hind follows iron four Ia SIR inches deeper, and
and deposits it, sc that of the forward
II being raised turned the sub -o is broken and
me0wc md spread loose aud evenly III. sward.
pr,in the lungu ,ge 81 the State Agricultural Committee
ut New York, in their report of 1850, IL makes n
.eed bed almost perfectly spade
We will Ike, p constantly hand a large ortment
If SEASONED LUMBER. both yellow aid white
Pine, Oak. Walnut. &c., which will sell regular
hoat Wholesale price. Persons wanting lumber will
find it their ndvnnag, to purchase NJ these Works.
icy Gu, have THEN lumber worked and dressed
der. thereby saving the expense of hauling
We will aIs keen rem DIV made
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29

Horses Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep and Calves, of
over eight in number, will be carried Bird class
Gonds-Th weights TO be regulated as follows Hor-
ses 1000 lbs; Mules, 800 Beef Cattle, 1000; Stock
do. 700; Hogs, l5G Sheep, 100; Calves 1875, under
3 months old. Lumbere of all kinds and Coal
be loaded und unloaded by "a "wners consignees
One day only will be owed load unload, unless
by special a agreement in writing, Whenever Car is
suered t. renal loaded after arriving its place OF
destination, over "a hours, unles otherwise agreed
rpon il will be the option Of the Compan, unload
it, and charge he Of 80 per Car load for
Lumber, and so cent for Coal and also change at the
rate of 81 GO per day, for the use ofthe Ca,
THOS. SHARP, Suprt
aug 27-ts Va. & Tenn r. Il.
fEPExp press and Rep. copy.
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Our will be cashier negotiable paper satisfac-
torily endorsed.
TIE subscriber, thankful for the very liberal patron.
age bestowed him for the last fourteen Years he has
been in business in Lynchburg woul Est mention that
he will still continue his former business heretofore
and hopes. with the additional faciles he has.and
by the attention he feels detsrGned to give to
Ills business in all its varous branches, merit
tinuance o the patronage of lbersl public
sent 23.ts GEO G. CURLE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29
New ORLEANS, March %.

NEW ORLEANS, March %.
Much excitement prevailed at the election in
this city to day. Three men were killed about
the poles.
Later news has been received from Texas, and
private letters thence say that Fort Belknap, at
last accounts, was surrounded by 400 Indians,
and that the garrison reduced to Is, the re-
mainder hav ng previously gone in pursuit of the
murderers of tue late Indian agent. Great fears
were entertained that the garrison would be mas
sacred before reinforcement could arrive.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29

GRASS SEED 300 bus. Clover, Orchard
" Grass and Timothy seed just received and for sale
owby Omar I0-ts) NOWLIN g. APPERSON.
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LNRENCH WINDOW l3LASS--Of sises
l. FRO IN S>e 10 to Pax Color sale by
mar 4 dcrr h. STALKER, q co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29

DRUSH MOUNTAIN MILL Stones
- The undersigned procuring from their cee-
rated quarry, the Bush Mountain Montgomery
~, Mill Stones and Burrs of the very best quality. The
reputation of tlles, widely khowr but n
Railroad giving increased facilities in filling orders.
have ap, ointed Mcdaniel Hurt & Preston and Lee
& Johnson Lynehburg, agents for the sale of
who will receiv and have them fulfilled
shortest no'ice.
Our Address, Bla sburg Montgomery county Va.
ISRAEL PRICE a. Co.
James NJ. Williams, Danville, Va Reynolds IL Co
Leah lille, N. G. are also agents. Up. Co
Feb l4-d&rts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29

l. ADAMS Il cos. Expresses Offer Dniy Ceyfata
and Cheap facilities r obtaining goods OF all descrip-
lions from all parts Of the United Suites.
We have secured Special Express Privileges On the
swift and sure stca"ers aueorn and Roanoke lsaving
New York. "Wednesday and Saturday, arriving In Rich
n,ond Friday and Monday OF each week. By this line
prepared forward goods Of all descriptions IT
very los. Our Express leaves Richmond daily
per Edr und and Dnvenpor's line Of Packets.
Goods delivered FREE Of Posteragc. -
Our inland express per Great u. s Mail Lie,
her 'toiore, arrive in Richmond 7vics DGit
The wefknown character of houae for resp ..t>
bit, and attention 90 the interests Of cur ruston
warrants US in sa,ing that shippers viii find 1t ikeir
interest to order their Goods through "Adomsd Go.
ETpreas. /" ADAMS & CO,
per HIN. II. Mosby. Agcps,
jy 26-ifd,s Lysckbrye, f.t
N. B.-Goods dispatchc, TO all points where We tG,s
agents
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KENT, FAME KENT
Importers and Wholesale Dealers In
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS.
No IL, Fourteenth st Richmond
SPRfN q TR 4 ID T., 1854.

WE ne now receiving y, STEAMERS and packets,
w from Glasgow. Liverpool ant Bavre. our .pfnz
importation nf British French nm Germa' Dry Gads.
purchased upon the b"st terms, entirely for cah com
pri@ng very large aud splendid assortment of md
York und Bnstpn receiving full suPpy af A.
mcriran Fabrics embracing ever, variety
We arc also prepared with large stock Of ready
made Clotl'ing, Tanuioc'ued ut home under our "~n
supervision. Ia the nicsi and hest style.
With stock unusually large and well selected with
increase ,aciliter for doing busre4s and with every
excrtion on 10 he 81 tnd' thai ounce
the market. respectfully invite the merchants of
virginia. Narh Cnr,dina and Tenn, TO examine
sock bclr, purcha-ing. with III, nssurnnre that our
goods will be d low they be bought IN my
,uarkc, In this country.
Il IL purpose to keep stock up Throughout the
yci AM merchants visiting city, any will
find well prepared 10 serve them
KENT, PAINE & KENT
RicHmosp, Feb. "a 1854 mar itdse0w
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New YORK, March 20.
Flour opened heavy o-day, but improved at the
close Southern S73 to So. Corn 81 to S31 cts.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-29
MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, March %.
Flour, before the arrival of the steamer was
held at 81 62; since at 81 IL to 7 30. No sales
of grain since the arrival.
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RECON- MENDATIONS.
CHIEF EsaIsEER's OPrIcE, va. Tenn. X. X I
Lynchhurg. Va, Sepuem er 2" 1853. !
TO THE RAILROAD PUBLIC.
All the Cars n every lind III uao upon Tie ioad have
leon made nj the Piedmont Works. In Lynch5urg, un
Il, the direction e Gen'l Neteto "a Agrat
II gives much pleasure To any thai cars hnve
strongly aud faithfully executed. cheernlly
commend these works Ia companies requiring ears,
competent 10 construct nnd faith uy execute any
tracts TINT may b. made with the o these works
CHAS M GAhNETT,
Chief Eng Va. 4 Tenn X. r.
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n, -
MADE TO ORDER
INHESE WORKS have be.n III operation with
! all the latest fap,oyed Machinery for Wood and
IL ~ work. nnd upon n scale commensurate with tho
watts nc tho y ont and West for Car construction
shore lhnn hundred ca,a. oil Ill description have
hesn nits lhose works or the Virginia d Tennessee
Raj H0ad.
Presidents anl Eng" 'ers' OF Rail Roads respect
fniy invii Vi In bestow tlcr patronage they
" upon Aving their work finished in strict plianco
Win H. ~ pnns and ngs after the most
.,provs nns - Cupsructinn. ST prices saii-notory.
Southern Rail- Roads
~ In ,ngrr be compelled - obtain their Cars from
tue y, snllect large expense mud rick of Trans
porstnsn. SEQ. q CURLE Proprietor.
TIL und' signed hnvng had charge of tho above
Works from Tn y commencement. uhder the former
Propriter MAJ A Ellison Je. n.hs IL say to the
RniRond pub c TINT ho has engaged with the present
Proprietor mud will continue it, manage meni. hopng by
ls long prrience in Ru road works AID constant
teniion to the work entrusted to him, merit the APP
probation and liberal patronage Of tho public
A, NETTLErON, Manager.
Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1854-08-16

9lm lebten Sonntas abenb, IN alItntcwn, al
Der auSsebruns, SB M. 8. 2eb. Scbn ron 6rn
rp ert, un9efibr u Sabren dit. Gr bintsrlIet
cine betriibtc Oatttn anp stpei luer;p9enf Snbr
ieinen Sin9an9 Su brrpeiusn.
(Gin9slanet ourh ben Gbup Srn. sd9er.)
@m 9tm aa9af, in Slnoser, S8Ilcn 8eni
pod, TN 9ten Nionat.
sIm 10ten, in OSrrIaurpn, Caroline Sane gSri.
fel, alt Sabrsn.
(Gin9eanot ourb otn Gbrrp. psrrn @cssltatb)
9lm 9ten Dieies, in Sauccn, ein SSbniein ppr
Scbn unp Glilabrtb sSerter, Sabr alt.
Den l0ten, in 9llfntpwn, g,rtticb S4wri,er
i'm 4Strn SaGre.
Den fltrn, in Sal,bura. Gafbarina 9iebesca
elm 4thterGen bon Dapip unp 0aria &ebm, 1 1
Ypnat aft.
Den t2ten. In GmauS, Samrs 5rantlin, Gin
S6bn6rR pcn Gbarles uup Sarab Samman, I'M
5trn Ncnat.
SIM 2e1a Gaunty 9lrnirnbaus.
am 2ten rieics McnatS, @ar9arett
@ hs, etipa "a Sabre alt
Yin prmielten Gag, Gpnrab Na9ensaf,
Gin DeutIdrr, 35 Sabre aft.
slm 4ten patrtd Mcsafferty, Gin
SrlGnper, 80 Sabre alt.
Im 6trn, Oanie1 SIdtman, scn Car
Bon Galmtp, alt So Sabre.
sIm .7ten, 9tiItP 3ubtidrl, rspa &C
Sabre alt.
glm 9ten, Dasib S4tffer, unsrfG9r
t6 Sabre aft.
sIm tIten auSaR SOULS, ein 9sut.
i6n, 78 Sabre alt. ..
an bemicIten 9as, SSptia GSans, IS
Sabre ait
alm t2trn, atrabam @ebbarp, 70
Sabre alt.
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fdr, So Sabre alt.
(Giu9donot burb otn Gbrlp. lSru. @oacr.)
9lm 27. Sult, in gBrapcnn, Samuel, S6bn,
den BON Samuel &c6rr, an Der Scmmrrfrants
bett up Gbulera Mcrbus, I'M 5trn Sabre.
am 29lrn. in Mabonns, Yetrr SauIer, an
Der SruhpalicrIudt, i'm 40ften Sdbre.
glm 30trn, auf Summit 5ia, Spbn, S6bns
den BON 5raaeS g8eib, an Der SomiNrtfrnntbeit,
i'm 4ten Sabre.
, gm 1. auauf, in gYnntpwn, Seinri9 gSrter,
AM S4la9huB, i'm 65jtrn 2rtcnSiabre.
am 4ten, in SSrTpcnn, 2l0en Sane, Sc6tsr Bon
aaren gitttn9, an Der Spmnlrrfrantbeit mb
Gbclra McrtuS, i'm 4ten Sabre.
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scn9, unb Sc6tcr Scn Sacct &iitler, in 9Ynns
tcwn, an Der ausSebruns, i'm 81. Sabre.
Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1854-08-16
auauf 2,
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