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Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24
Col. GiHrner's Proposition.

BY request we cheerfuly give place, to-
day, to the proceedings of meeting held
in Lewisville, Ark's, on the 1st inst, rcla-
tive to the proposition Of Col. Gilmer to I'M
prove the navigation of Red River in the
Raft region The action on the subject was
unanimous, and that unanimity will have no
small influence in inducing Il reconsidcra-
ton of the plan at Washington City and an
entire change in its character. Many who
were disposed to view the proposition in
question as chimerical, now regard It not
only without jealousy, but with decided fa-
vor and are giving it their warmest support
and encouragement. Others again, secuted
the suggestion without bestowng any serl-
GUS reflection upon it or canvaSsing its mcr-
its. upon the bare apprehension that Col
Gilmer sought, alone, his own individual
aggrandizement This dog in-the-manger
policy has been superseded by more lber-
al one which has for its basis the principle
that whatever benefits may result to tht
author and protector of the plan, thousands
will partake of them who are now eating
the bitter fruits which the want Of sud-
Il coilNelIence pfouuccs.
Whatever may be the prospective srccl-
lations Of Col Gilmer, we have never paul
ed to consider them nor is it matter
which, in our opinion, has anything to d
with the main question. Who need care #
he meditates an immense addition to his
now prjncely possessions Who will IL
damaged by it? Will any one ? vii
such addition-provided he meditates sucl
take anything from the pockets of Others!
BY no means. On the contrary, if Colon,l
Gilmer will obligate himsclf-and we ale
assured he will-to secure to the peope
above the Raft, good and permanent nay-
CATION, then the great end, and the long
desired end is attained and if any indivl-
ual is TO speculate upon TIE operation. 10
one could more deserve it than he, who, in
the midst Of universal hesitation, has step
ped boldly forward and taken the animal
by the horns. And though some my
withhold the tribute usually accorded to
disnterested benevolence, no one will De
found who will hot rejcicc at the magnificent
results
The memorial which the committee ap-
pointed at the meeting shall draft, will, be-
yond question, receive at Washington TIE
most respectful attention. Now, while spec
ulation as to the best plan to be adopted Is
at fault, and action is suspended Tor tie
want of a suitable direction for the applies
ton Of the appropriation provided by the
wisdom of Congress, is the most favorable
Of all Others for the presentation Of such
an instrument [Shrereport Gazette.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

which has been made of your name. Being
the author of the Bill, and in some sort re-
sponsble for its passage, | would like to
know if it meets with your appreciation !
and if impressions have been made about it.,
not warranted by the facts, you will, hope,
have it corrected in the Washington Iele-
graph.
am, with high regard,
your friend. and ob't sery't
JNO. NJ. SANDlDGE.
Ex-Gov. J. S. CONWAY,
Walnut Hills, Ark.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24
The Eclipse.
enlng aspect

The Boston journal" thus speaks of
the eclipse Of the sun, which is to take
place Oh Friday next, tic 26th inst.
1T will commence at 80 minutes past 4
o'clock in the morning and continue hours
and minutes, or until about 23 minutes
before Z o'clock. So our readers will have
to rise bctimes to scc it, III this eclipse
the apparent diameter Of the moon compar-
ed with tha; of the sun, VIII be about as Is
to 10, and consequently some nine-tenths of
the sun will be covered. The path Of the
eclipse will he across the western part Of
the Atlantic ocean, Massachusetts. Maine,
New Hampshire, Vermont, New York. Up
per Canada. Lake Superior. Northwest and
Washington Territories, and thence through
tile southern edge Of British America to the
Pacific ocean. The central line of the
eclipse will enter New England near Ports
mouth, and its path will extend 81 miles
on either side. Boston will fall within its
path TO those On the central line the sun
will appear during the middle Of the eclipse
like huge circle of light, the moon cover
ing every part except very narrow rim on
the outside In Boston the appearance will
be much the same, only the ring Of light
will be wider on one side than on the other
The central rath of the eclipse will be from
Kittery, opposite Portsmouth, in north
westerly direction. through the towns Of
Dover, Burlington. piu>Gcld, Canterbury,
Franklin. Hill, Grafton, aud Lebanon
The eclipse Will. however, be visible 10 a
greater or less extent, in all parts of North
America. excepting Guatemala and the SW
part Of Mexico. 1t will also Ne visible in
ireland, Greenland, Northern Russia, parts
Of Sweden and Norway, the eastern part Of
Asia, the West Indies, and in the northern
countries Of South America
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

SURGICAL OPERATioN.-JOhn Bria.
lad ID years, Of age. son Of = widow laiy-
of Allegheny City had received some TX
months ago, an injury IF tie right leg ~
fall, in consequence Of which the whole
shaft Of the bone had become deeayed. To
save the limb, DR. Walter removed Ia; week
while The boy wa under The influence q
chloroform, The main body Of the bone from
the knee to the ankle. By cxtirpation.
Incredible as it may appear TO the non
professional, that limb could be saved and
be made useful by the removal Of il main
bone still experience has taught that new
bone will be rapidly regeneratsd in child
hood, and that the shape, length and useful
ness Of the lirnb will II preserved This
II triumph Of modern surgery-thus to
save limb, while it j. blessing To the af-
flicted. to be restored without inuiilation.--
The boy Is doing wen, free from pain, and
lii recovery appears to bo certain.
PiHyJarg JoHr.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

TEHPERAxcE GIT.-The Providence, X,
J., Journal. tells 4 good anccdcte for strict
temperance paper The town cf Exeter,
Rhode Island. had very close election tor
select men, &c., in which Temperance Was the
moving question, and just before the elose
of the polls five voters Of the antl-Malne
law stripe arrived in wagon and, q they
proved the balance Of power, desperate
means had to be resorted TO. Consequent
", the leader Of the temperance party step
ped forth and offered two gallons Of I'm io
the squad ii they would vote hi ticket
The offer was accepted. and the two gallons
Of gin elected temperance board of town
officers
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24
The THREE DOLLAR Conc,

The THREE DOLLAR GOLD Cory-Sr,
mems Of this coinage. which was autbor;,.l
by Congress. having been submitted 10 ami
approved BY the Secretary Of the Trea.nrv
the coins will be Immediately Tut III cirepI,
ton. They are thus described ~ tIa
Union:
The diverse of this coin represep,. =,
ideal head, with the fcathered cincture sv,n
bolic Of America, tie word liberty W.
pearing Oh the band encircling the be,i
and the inscription United States Of Amer.
lea" Surrounding the whole. Ga the re.
verse i 2 wreath composed Of some of tbe
staple productions Of tile United States III.
wheat, cotton, Indian corn and tobacco III
denomination and date being in the centre
As compared with the other gold coins, the
devices and arrangements are novel, but
perhaps not less appropriate, and, together
with the difference il the diameter u the
piece, will make it readily distinguishab,.e
from the quarter eagle, which approaches il
most nearly in value Il i sixteen-twen-
ticths of al incl in diameter, and weighs
ia grains-oz. l6.l.5.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

II i stated that reliable letters have been
received in Washington. which say Lows
Napoleon has notified Austria that II she
takes sides with Russia, be will raise the
standard of revolt in Hungary and Lomtar-
dy. Well, suppose Austria refuses Y lo-n
Russia. then. Of course, she ray eNpec'
Nicholas viii be just as busy as NaPoleon. IN
stirring 20 insurrection in those countries :
Austria seems tc. be in very unpleasant al-
lemma, from which >he Will hardly NJ aGle
to cxiricate herself without incurnng ins
expense Of attempting to suppress risiD5
of her subjects.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

MIssIssIFPI.-The anti-liquor law lately
passed by the Legislature haz been sustained
hy Chief Justice Smith, of the Court of al
peals. 1t appears that a man named Watts
opened a grog-shop in Raymond, Kinds
county, in defiance Of the law. lie was ar
rested and ordered to give bail in $1,000
for his appearance before the Circuit Court,
for an infraction Of the statute. This be re-
fused to do and was accordingly lodged in
Jail. Subsequently he was taken to jackson
ID a writ If habcas corpus, ana the Cue vas
heard before Chief Justice Smith. who held
the act TO be constitutional and refused to dis.
charge the prisoner but upon bail. The
Flag Of the Union remarks:
This decision having been made hE sin
gle member Of tie High Court, I'd habea4
corpus, does not finally settle the eonstitu-
tionality of the law, but as it was made by
the very able Chief Justice Uf the Court,
il i persuasive evidence" Of il constitn-
tionality.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

~ We learn from the Gazette & Dem
ecrat'' that Capt. BARNEY has completed
the survey of the Fort Smith branch oe the
Cairo and Fulton Railroad The survey
was commenced at Fort Smith, thence by
Van Buren, and Dover, intersecting the
Cairo and Fulton route at the crossing Of
Cypress Greek, about % or 80 miles North
of Little Rock
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

~ The Gazette & Democrat" the
temporary suspension of which, was caused
by the destruction of its materials by fire,
in February last, has again made its appear
anee, decidedly improved Our contempo-
sary has our best wishes for his prosperity,
and we hope another such an accident may
never befall him.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

EscAPED.-Two prisoners,-CLEMENT
and CALDwELL,- confined in our county
jail,-CLEMENr for resisting civil process
and CALDWELL indicted for murder in Pike
county,--made their escape on Saturday
night last, by removing the door sill, and
digging under the foundation walls.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

The latest report from Washington, i,
that eleven Democrats in the House have
changed in favor of the Nebraska bill. and
that its friends are confident Of its passage.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

To- President PIERcE's veto of Miss
DIx's bill, granting lands for the benefit
of the INDECENT insane, occupies about three
columns in the Washington "Globe.'
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

Many ships hive been lost within the
past month, upon which and their cargocs.
the losses By insurance companies in Boston
will amount to million of dollars. An
advance of premiums is urged to save the
Offices from draining on their capital to nay
losses.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

The Arctic NAvIGAToEs--The lVIOu-
to Globe says that serious arpreheeLs.0I-If 9
are entertained respecting the saie'y u
Capt. ColIinson, who went 70 BehfinE
Straits, in company with Capt, Mcclure y y
search for sir John Franklin scaFcn n
now being made for him as well rs Tor I 'ns
lcnc-lost Sir John, both cn the eastern aDu
western coast of North America.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

VOLUNTEERS FOR TURKEY.-It is stated
that large body of Poles and Hungarians,
from various parts Of the Western States, left
Cincinnati on the 26th ult., for New York,
en- route for Europe, for the purpose of
joining the Turkish army.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

@ Hon. r. W. JOHNSON, and Hor.
". K. SEBASTIAN, Of the Senate, and Hon.
E. A. WARREN, of the House, will accept
our thanks for public documents.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

CoNNEcTleUT.-The Legislature, on the
4th inst, elected HENRY DILLON {Whig)
Governor, by majority of 93 The re-
mainder of the State ticket elected is also
Wing.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

The Hon. Solon Borland having resigned
his position as Minister Plenipotentiary to
the Central America States is expected to
return to Arkansas shortly.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24
Large Fire iaN New Work.

New YORK, May l0.-A very destruc-
tive fire occurred in Forsyth street yester-
day. Forty buildings, mostly dwelling
houses, were destroyed
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

observation-disclosures BIGLER has
signed the bill providing for the sale of the
main line Of the public works at ten millions
Of dollars.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

THE CUBA QgEsTIoN.-The "Washing-
ton STAR says the movement of Senator
Slidell of Louisiana, with view to a re-
peal of the neutrality laws, does not meet
with much favor among the members of
Congress
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

The River continues in excellent boating
stage. Since our last the steamers "Alida, -
"Luda," "R. NJ Jones" echo, ''Texas
Ranger" and Fulton passed up.
During tie past few days we have had sew
eral very heavy rains, so that we may reason
ably anticipate an additional rise.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

THE NEBRASKA MovEMENr-A Wash
ington dispatch to Baltimore, of the 4th
inst, says that the friends of the Nebraska
bill are actively engaged in securing in adj
vance a majority to lay aside all other bust
ness in committee to get at the measure next
week. The opponents of the measure, fear
ing that some who have expressed hostility
to the bill may be won over to vote for tax
ing it up, threaten to mark and publish the
names of every one known to have been op-
posed to to this measure, who thus vote by
passing it through tellers, the yeas and nays
not being taken in committee.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

MEx1Co.-The latest arrivals from Mex
leo state that battle had been fought at Or
near Acapulco, between the troops under
SANTA ANNA, and the revolutionists under
ALVAREZ and that the former was success
full.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

10 How. A. B. GREENWOOD, has been
nominated for reelection to Congress, by
the Democratic Convention of the LIST Con-
eressional District of this State
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

DEPOSITS AND COINAGE AT THE Z. S.
MINT, PHILADELPHIA, IN APRIL.-The to-
tai gold deposits amounted to s., 44442 40, 900 );
silver deposits, $4,000. Total gold and
silver deposits s.. 1000 The total gold
coinage amounted to $4,461, ,470; silver
coinage, S750,000; copper coinage. 1892.
Total coinage. $5,215,470.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

been accepted. He is to be succeeded By
Count Bornstall These steps are attribr-
ted to Russian influence.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

Mr. Lane. delegate from Oregon lnlIv
duced a bill in the House. 70 authorize th0
people Of that territory TO form a consii'a-
ton and State government, preparatory I"
admission into the Union n State
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24
TEr. Fillmore in Nashville.

Ex-PresiGent Fillmore and Mr.. Kenne-
dv had an enthusiastic reception I'D Nash
vile on the 9th inst. The people turned
out in thousands and tens Of thousands to
honor the honest man and true patriot-the
man who had been tried and found not want
ING. Ex-Gov. Brown made an eloquent
reception speech, to which Mr. Fillmore
suitably responded In one part of his re-
marks he said:
In aluson TO Ex-Gov. Browns com
ments upon his nationality and c0nserva-
tism as President, he said he was born and
educated in New York, but when he unex-
pectedly succeeded to the Presidency, he
felt that he was a citizen of the United
States. and, as such, he firmly resolved
to mete out equal and exact justice to all
sections of the Union. lie would be sorry
TO believe there was one in that vast assem-
bly, who thought he had shown more favor
to one section of the Union than another-
Had he done so, the marks of appro5ation
and the hospitalities which had been show
cred upon him in his tour through the coun-
try, instead of being source Of pleasure
would make him feel degraded"
The Nashville Banner" thus concludes
its account of the reception
1.-THE demonstration was the most impos-
ing and enthusiastic We have ever seen in
Nashville in the absence of all political ex-
element. 1t was an earnest and hearty
tribute Of tile people to venerated states
man. ". o. BuL.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

The Board elected Roswell BEEBE Pre-
sideat, WIN. B. WAIT Treasurer, and b
G. HARLEY Secretary.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24
IGa-. e. Dana.

stance Of the resolutions:
Gae. a. Demo.
THAT it is idle to expect Of Congress
substantial aid to a railroad to the Pacific.
South Of the free States That proof Of
the feasibility Of Southern route will ar
ray the North against it, That 70 await the
action OF Congress is to permit the appro-
priation of our common lands TO the con-
structon Of road for the aggrandi2ement
of the North. That this j. evident, Nv the
dissent of Northern Senators u tie iads-
den treaty-by their determination to pre-
vent the extension of slavery. and 10 op-
pose their inter-oceanic Southern csnmnni-
cations That We cannot humble ourselves
by asking assistance from the North. That
to avoid this, the several slave States COM
bine with railroad companies and corpora
tions, to construct road, commencing in a
slave State, and to run By the iii Paso to
some point on the Pacific Negotiating for
the right Of way with a foreign government.
That Virginia be advised TO incorporate n
Southern Pacific Railroad Company, with
sufficient capital-cOmmcncing at two points
on the Mississippi, of which the several
States companies and individuals, and if
necessary, the intervening tribes of Indians,
shall be corporators.- That the States be
invited to take two millions Of stock each,
and to confer such franchises as each may
deem proper. That committee Of one
member from each State here represented,
do draft charter, and lay the same before
the Governors Of the several States and the
General Councils Of the Indian tribes, and
request them to take such steps as may be
necessary. This corporation TO have the
power to negotiate with Mexico for the right
Of way, and to enter into all stipulations
necessary TO protect the citizens and govern
ment of Mexico, and to purchase from In
dian tribes the right of way. and the prohib-
ition Of rival enterprises. That We are
able to build the road and ought to build
it now"
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

IT, We are authorized to announce SHELL
TON WATSON. Esq. as candidate for re-
election to the Office of Judge of the Sixth Ju-
dicial Circuit.
TWe are authorized to announce THOMAS
HUBBARD, ESD. as a candidate for Judge of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit
B- We are authorized to announce EDWARD
w. CAN'T, Esq, as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney of the Sixth Judicial Circuit at the en-
suing election.
U%We are authorized to announce JOHN B.
SANDEFUR, as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff of Hampstead county
G-We are authorized to announce SIMON L.
SANDERS as a candidate for reelection TO the
office of Clerk of Hampstead county
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

CAIRO AND FULToN Rail RoAp DIREc-
roRs.--At the meeting of the stockholders
of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad, held at
Little Rock on the 18th inst, the following
airactorS wera alactad
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-24

The Commercial Convention, recently
held at Charleston, S. C., unanimously
adopted series Of resolutions, presented by
Capt. Pike, relative To tie Pacific Railroad
Capt P's address to tie convention i'll sup
port Of these resolutions was received with
marked appreciation, and is most favorably
noticed by the press We give the sub
stance Of the resolutions:
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-27
sOUTH-sIDE RAILROAD


A PASSENGER TRAIN OF CARS leaves the De
"A pot, In Petersburg every day Sunday excepted,
att O'Clock, A. ~ AMI arrives at Burkesillc the in
tersection Of the Richmond and Dnnsie RsiHoad
q 10 ocockA. connecting by that Road with Messrs
=. Fhgg Co.'S Stage Line for Charlotte Court muse,
Halifax Court House, Dsnville and Greensboro, c.
and arriving Farnyie at IL 80. A. M, counecIink
there with Mrssrs. Fagg, Caldwell N Co.'S Stage Line
Returning, the train leaves Fnrmville at 1, p. M,
ard burkev ale at a. p. arriving 10 Petersburg IL
time for the trains aoing North or South connecting
every Tuesday and Friday with the Appomattox Rail.
tond,wth the sp, ndid nshiPs Ranoke and James
town tor N.w-fork which leave City Point at 7P M,
end every "Wednesday with steamships for Philadelphia
which leave Oi,y Pon, a; the same hour.
ssengcn preferring rema in Petersburg the over
night, can take the mornil train North at a, A. NJ.
the James River Boats for Old ,ut Norfolk and Ba
more at g. NJ, the for the South, at O'clock
a. N.
Arrangements have been made by which through tick
80 bvtween the following points may be procured Al
the annexed rates;
Between Petersburg and Lynchburp, through In
nttteen hours, .----...-.. p Oh
between Petersburg and the Sweet Sulphur
Springs. through In two days. ........--.... on
Between Petersburg and White Sulphur 81 r.nss.
through in two days. 10 on
Between Petersburg Danyillc through in TWEEN.
ty-four hours, -.....-............... 8 %
Between Petersburg G,ee sborn', N. c., thro'
In two days Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
Between Petersburg and Salisbury, N. o through
inthree days Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
Between Pete, sburg and Charlotte, ........$ls 90
freight train leaves the Petersburg Depo, every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at q, A. M,and
returns the days Any person wishing TO see tive
the Asea at the Petersburg Depot
der3 10 r. ] WALL Sup',
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-27
Gold and Silver Ware Mandatory.
ii. SlLVERTHORNN CO,
Main St. LYnchburg,


e WE hive just received, from the Northern cities
"a large supply of Watches and Jewclry, which
49, purchased in person and We Gun therefore
warrant every article sold.
In the stock viii be found fine gold and silver lever
Watches from the finest CHRONOMETER, down to a
plain article, all of which genuine and perhaps tn
best assortment opened in this market
In The Jewelry line will say That article be
called for which able to offer
A LARGE AND WELL SELECTED srocK of gentlemen's
Vest and Fob Chnins and Ladies Breast Pins and Eur
Rigs &C. W u be found very attractive.
GoLD AND SILVER w ,RE.--We invite special ntten
ton also facilities in manufacturing Gold and
Silver War 4 large assortment oi which is kept oon-
stanty b. adj and deserves the inspection of all who
wish To purchase.
Observation-Disclosures, Jewelry and oil articles Of
Gold and Silver Ware repaired and improved on the
shortest notice.
Persons visiting Lynchburg and desiring any article
in line will find their advantage To call and
anime the stock. We anxious to exhibit these
goods, knowing that the superiority Of our mpoatons
and the unsurpassed workmanship of our manufacturing
canrot be exc. He'd
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