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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

Roma X bile Stone n Fact f1i the Curious.
We have frequently heard of the existence of
stsne said to possess the power Of attracting
poison elected intn tn system from the bites OF
animals, rpier, and insects. We regarded the
story of it. existence. however like that of the
"Philos' piers Stone" a mere creation OF the
Imagination.
We were informed, recently. however, by an
intelligs Mt and reliable gentleman of the eountry
aud IA member of the last legislature, that hls
lnoiher.in law has such a stone in her possession !;
that it has been in possession of different mem
bers of the family for two or three generations
and TINT although il came from Scotland, no ac-
count can be given by any one how it was fret
obtained.
The stone, be informed US, is very hard, of
a porous nature, dark greenish color, and not
more than an inch or two along; that he has ap
piled it in numberlcSs instances 10 persons bitten
by spiders and snakes, with entire success, aud
in one instance only, lowing to too great delay,)
out of great many, did it fail 10 afford speedy
relief, and effect complete cure.
On applying the stone to the wound, it instant
ly adheres, and remains until saturated with the
poison and then drops off On placing it in
warm water, the poison is soou seen to come out
in greensh spangles, when the stone may again
be applied until complete cure is effected.
This is description of the nature and quail
ties of this singular stone, which perhaps but
few persons will be inclined TO believe, although
literally true. We are not aware that the exist
ence of such stone is known to the scientific
world at an.-Spirit Of the South.
In connection with the above, we would add
that reliably informed that such n stone
rs il above described has, for twenty years past,
been in possession of the family of the late Mr..
John King, living on what is called Church Hill,
III Richmond, Virginia. aud that during that time
its qualities in conuteracting the effects of poison,
rs ulluded to, have been many times successful
ly tested.-Ed. Union.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

WICKED WAG.-Sone wag lately consigned
to voluntary Imprisonment respectable elderly
gentleman of Exmouth who labors under nm nstt-
matic complaint. In the garden fronting the in
valid's house flag staff is erected, with n ynne
on the top, view of which he commands frn,n
his sitting room window. During the prevalence
of easterly winds he avoids going out Of doors as
much as possible. Our wicked hero took an on
portunity one night to climb up the flag staff
and with hammer and nail fastened the vane
due east. The consequence was. the old gentle
man referring to his vane every morning MS was
his custom, to see what quarter the wind was in,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

CHOLERA DEATHs.-Mr. William Robinson, of
Writ county, Va, died of cholera, in Cincinnati
last week 1t is stated that two fatal cases have
occurred at Guyandotte, Va, two at kanawha
sa ines, and one at Long Bottom, Kanawha coun-
ty, Va. Eight cases appeared ut Gallatin, Tenn
on the n ult
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

TIM AMEmcAE NAuoN.-'Ihe Westminster
Review, after comparing the Census of Great
Britain and the United States, says the whole
civilized world owe respect and gratitude to the
United States for what they IRE doing in educa-
ton. AS for what the American nation is 10
become at its present rate of progress, it is real
" nnoyerwhnlming idea. There may be de-
mocratic republic ofa hundred millions of citi-
zens at the end of this century,"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

A FURIOUS ELEPHANT AT LARGE -Seperal
Persons injured-1i has already been mention
ed that an elephant broke loose from his keeper
on the 9th inst, on the way from Pawtuckct,
X. l., to Fail river. II was the large elephant
Hannibal, of the Broadway menagerie, weigh
ing $500 lbs. The Providence journal says:
When about seven miles from Pawtucket, he
became furious turned upon his keeper, who
had TO fly for his life and take refuge in u house,
got free, and rushed along the ruud destroying
everything in his way. Meeting IA horse and
wagon belonging 10 Mr.. Stafford Short, he thrust
his tusk into the horse, and lifted horse wagon
and rider into the air. He mnnglcd the horse
terribly, and carried him about fifty feet, md
threw the dead body into pond. The wagon
was broken to pieces, and Mr., Short was con
sdorably hurt. The elephant broke one Of his
enormous tusks in thi. encounter. A mile fur
Their the elephant, now grown more furious, at
tackled in the same manner Mr.. Thomas w. Peek
and his son. lie broke the wagon and wounded
the horse, which ran away. Mr.. Peck was Pret-
ty badly hunt in the hip.
The next man in the path was Mr.. Pearce,
who was riding with his little son in n one horse
wagon. He was coming towards the elephant,
and being warned by Mr.. Barney, turned around
and put the horse To his speed, but the elephant
orertook him, and Selling the wagon, threw it
into the air, dashing il 10 pieces, and breaking
the collar bone and arm of MIR. Pcarce. The
horse dlrengnged from the wagon, escaped with
the fore wheels and the elephant gave chase for
: miles but did not catch him. The elephant
came back from his unsuccessful pursuit, and
took up his march on the main rond, where he
next encountered Mr.. j. Eddy, with horse and
wagon. lie threw up the whole establishment
in the same way rs before, smashed the wagon
killed the horse and wounded MIR. Eddy. He
threw the horse twenty feet over fence into
the adjoining lot, then broke down the fence
went over and picked up the dead horse, and de
posted him in the road, where he had first met
him.
lie killed one other horse, and pursued anoth
or, who fled to the barn; the elephant followed,
but at the door was met by Il fierce bull dog,
which bit his leg aud drove him OH. Once on
the route, the keeper being ahead of him. saw
him plunge over n wall and make for house
The keeper got itto the house first, hurried
the frightened people within to the upper story,
and providing himself with an axe, succeeded in
driving off the furious beast. The elephant f.
nally exhausted his strength, and laid himself
down in the bushes, about two miles from Slade' 5
Ferry. Here he was secured with chains, and
carried over the ferry t, Fall River. part of
the time he ran at the rate of Il mile in three
minutes.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

and not suspeeiing anything was wrong, Wa
kept in doors thirteen days after II had changed.
- Idfeshead Obsenrff.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

RUFFAhO SPRINGS AND LYNCHsURG
- LINE or STAGES o. TUESDAY, the 18Th ri
june, we viii commence running u, lie f FoprI
.5aache, in'n gt cihurg 10 the Bnfra, : rims r.
~ ao cen only Office at tie Nn,wirl Ho,sa
LII MY ERS X BRtTHE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

SENTENCE OF MAJOR WYsE.--It il stated in
the New York Times that the court martial in
the case of Major Wyse, ofthe L. S. Army. has
found him guilty of disobedience of ordcrsin re-
fusing 10 embark on board III Steamship Falcon;
and that he has been sentenced To dislnission
from the services as punishment therefor.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

Secretary add Treasurer r. & r p. Il Go.
M 8 a.,II lnlv
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12

Tuesday, June 9th, was the day fixed for Il e o.
pening of railroad communication between Gin
einnati and Louisville. The time between the
cities will be reduced 10 sir hours. Eighty sew
On miles Of the distance will be performed on the
Ohio aud Mississippi Railroad which great work
rapidly approaches completion.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12
Interesting Letter From St petersburrh

We are permitted, says the Washington Union,
to make the following extract from letter from
an American gentleman in Russia to his friend in
Washington. IL is dated
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-06-12
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
PUBLIC SALE OF

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-25

We are not so clear as the British seem to
have been that the rumor of the capture of Ka-
| lefat and the massacre of the Turks is hoax.
! On the contrary, the position of the contend
ing forces as well as the manner and quarter in
which the story came to light seem to us to in
vest it with strong air of probability The
annoyance of the government at such an event
would be quite sufficient to account for the ST.
lence of the Times. Should the rumor be con-
frmed, some change in the feeling of the Bri-
fish people may be confidently expected. The
disaster Of Sinope infamed their passion to the
war point: would massacre at Kalefat inten-
sify their ardor? 1t may safely be questioned
whether such an event, leading necessarily, one
must suppose, to the passage of the Danube by
the Russians, and the commencement of an in
vasion of Turkey proper would not be followed
by contrary effect in England The British
are not likely to be more anxious for war when
Gortschakof menaccs Constantinople. than
they are now when they think there is still a
lingering chance that the Gar may withdraw
from the Princpalities. In point Of fact what
ever has happened at Kalefat, there is vast
deal too much confidence in England with re-
gard to the issue of the war. According to the
English papers, the British seem to be going to
war with Russia as they would go to a fair.
The utmost enthusiasm and good humor mark
the whole proceeding Lord Palmcrston and
Sir Charles Napier can find nothing better to
do than to crack jokes about the Czar and
everybody seems to have made up his mind
that the Russians are to be beaten, and the
Gar is to draw in his horns within six months
at the latest! Let us look at this matter with
little attention, and see whether these antici-
pated triumphs are not something like the vic
tory Pompey promised himself at Pharsalia,
and Napoleon at Waterloo
Nearly forty-seven years ago, the cmperors
of France and Russia, seated on a raft in the
Niemen, off Tilsit, terminated war of which
the battle of Fricdland had demonstrated the
cost Their negotiations were nearly broken
off by difference Of opinion on one pont-a
point not devoid of interest at the present
time: neither sovereign would consent to aban-
don Constantnople to the other. As weighty
reasons. however. urged the cessation of hos
l..,,s. 49, G-~-,-,y was ,t3....d ~ pcT-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-25


While the United States navy is in almost a
state of dilapidation, and utterly unfit to pro-
tect us in view of the startling events now daily
occurring in the Old World, our government is
hard at work, in secret session of the Senate,
endeavoring to obtain legislative sanction to
the spending Of twenty millions of good money
in order 70 establish despotism in Mexico.
Was ever shch folly, such wickedness, such sui
cidal policy, exhibited by any sane government
claiming to be conducted upon the most ordi-
nary principles of common sense !?
COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONAL GOVERN
AENT FOR THE CTY.-Our readers are aware
that the persons resident on Broadway have
held meeting to take into consideration the
state of that thoroughfare. By that meeting
Mr.. Genin was elected Superintendent of Broad
way, and was authorized to collect subscrip-
lions with which to pay the expenses of keeping
it in proper state of cleanliness. Mr.. Genin
has attended to his duty, and has collected
eighteen hundred dollars-fve thousand dollars
will soon be raised. Mr.. Genin has engaged
force of fifty men, who will sweep Broadway
every night, so that it will be clean as newly
scrubbed kitchen floor at six o'clock every
morning. The cross streets, from which dust
sometimes blows into Broadway, will also be
swept The street being kept clean, there will
be no occasion for water. Watering smoothly
paved street is always dangerous. Mr.. Genins
men receive one dollar per day; and he can find
plenty more who are willing to work at that
price, Notwithstanding the fact that the Com
mon Council pays men dollar and half or
two dollars per diem for doing nothing
1t will be necessary for the inhabitants of
other parts of the city to follow the example of
the denizens of Broadway if they would keep of
pestilence during the summer months, for we
have 10 government. The sixty gentlemen
called Councilmen have been three months in
sess on, and we will feel indebted to any person
who will point out one good act that they have
accomplished. The whole country is laughing
at them, and at the citizens of New York, for
sending item to the City Hall. The amended
charter gives the Councilmen the power to
"originate' all measures. What measures have
they "originated y Nothing that we know Of
except carouse for themselves, for which they
made Capt. Creighton an excuse, and banquet at
the Metropolitan, where the dinner was good and
the speeches horribly egotistic. They have also
originated the following BON mot, which has
been going rounds Of the press. On one meet
ing Of the Councilmen, member objected to
proceeding with the business as a quorum was
not present. Another Councilman jumped upon
his feet and said that he thought the member
from - district must be mistaken: "There u.s."
said he, mo such person as A. Quorum who holds
a seat at this board; In such style as this Is
the government of this great city held up to
tic ecorn contempt nnd laughter Of every lit
tie community throughout the country. Every
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-25
One Weeks History,

THE WEEKLY Herald, containing complete epitome OF
weeks intelligence from all quarters Of the world
win be published at nine O'Clock this morning Price
sxpence To be had at the counter in wrappers and
ready for mailing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-25


placed at intervals round the edge those in chdrens
hats being interpreted with fancy straw In some
styles the wreath not carried round but passes from
ear to ear forming floral coronet the sides being filed
up with lace or streaming ribbons.
Straw and Leghorn also worm trimmed with,
wreahs of scarlet hips and bushing berries rIancin0
through dark dreen leaves marabout feathers ppe
with straw the latter style of trimming striking and
distinsue
DRESSES
Great variety prevails in the cut of the waists
and sleeves, individual taste and caprice breaking
through the monotony imposed by fashion, and asserting
their supremacy. But generally speaking the open
corsage prevails, without uniformity of STYLE however,,
some being open to the waist in the shape of heart;
some cut square about half way down the COR
sage and others cut very low the BOSOM in the shape
Of bow tightly strung. Basques sti fashionable
rounded pointed or cut square in Spanish fashion, the
skirts very long, almost forming train, and when not
made with hounces or over skirts Of unequal length
trimmed with velvet bows Of ribbon The sleeves arc
Of every form, pulled pagoda flowing sleeves box
plated sashed at the bottom Ia Francois prnier
some looped up in the inside with of ribbon cord
and assel and slit open from the shoulder on
either both sides of the sleeve in the Oriental Or
Turkish style.
The material most in al present is silk {for the
flmy textures have alluded to belong the coming
summer0 Silks striped plaid blocked and some with
alternate stripes Of silk and satin of delicate spring
colors-green, violet, or ashes of roses
Ball dresses made with double skirts or founces,
and Of light MATERIAL aretan, richly embroidered
with flowers grenadines striped with silver gold
stella dresses gtterng with shower OF gold silver
stars
MANrILLAs.
There is one important change in summer mantillas
They are shaped the shoulders but instead
Of falling in folds, encumberng the arm, they meet
across bosom in the shape Of berthe and are there
confined by bow of ribbon. This keeps the mantils
firm, and prevents any unsraceiul shifting and likewise
does away with that unladylike hitch by which refrac-
tory mantas were brought TO their proper place The
plateau roldnt formed OF two deep nounces Of rich
Chantily lace, is Of this STYLE and slight youthful
figure, looks eminently graceful
The mdntdu echdrpc is, as its denotes compro-
mise between the manla and the scarf and most sue
cessful and uncxceponabe compromise is uniting tho
grace Of the the latter with the elegance Of former nc
is rrousey tmmedwith black satin ribbons arranged IL
Longitudinal stripes each stripe ending In bows and
floating ends. The Eugenie is n very pretty summer
STYLE which displays the figure to great advantage for
II doscends oty to tie waist. Il Is trimmed With knl
OF network fringe and this passing round the neck
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-25

A MILLIONAIRE AMONG THE EDrroRs-We give
in another part of to-day's paper curious let
ter from correspondent at Woodbury., Con-
necticut, who sends us full account of the
death of an aged citizen of that place, and the
consequent windfall to Joseph A. Scovlle, editor
of the Pick, merry weekly journal of this city.
We have already alluded to the death of Mr.
Preston, and the probability that he would
leave to his legal heir and connections a large
amount of property; but this correspondent
gives us all the particulars concerning the ORR
gin pedigree and prospects of the her-at-law.
Mr.. Scovlle has long been a prominent poll
ucian in this city, especially at Tammany Hall;
and while the late John c. Calhoun was Secre-
tary OF State, Mr.. Scoville was his private
secretary OF late Mr. Scoville has published
weekly paper in this city, and its columns
have contained valuable and interesting per-
sonal and political "reminiscences of the life and
character of Mr.. Calhoun. This paper has been
prosperous and IL apparently continues so to
be. The number for this week contains one of
the most racy descriptions Of scenes and charac-
ters in Washington gathered during the EDITORS
residence in that city with Mr.. Calhoun, that
we have ever read
.lt.,S "A tun.,n,p.,. ,rca
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-12-13
st. 35aul A0h'ts.
H T. A DING ROCKS!
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HAVE you een4lem? They are admirable books
IL All the teachers who have examined and used them
attest warmly their singular fitness for the purposes OF the
school ROOM
They are in fact the carefully considered results of the
most ample experience i'll teaching and accordingly
aap'e' admirably in every way the wants and powers
OF the learner
Here in the onset dull arguments long draw
out 10 prove that the picture of a cat is not Il cat =
liiat the picture OF horse * q horse that the
picture OF COW not y other informa ton
equally valuable and approl late. in school book for
child
On the contrary the child is assumed TO have common
sense and to need instructions in what is useful and suit
c to his years He not therefore puzzled on the start
with long words and abstract definitions wcariel out
with reading, orattempting to read what without ben
Gift because above his capacity and without interest
cause insuferabl, dull.
In Sanders New Reading Books step in the pro-
cess TIL the very Last plainly preparatory 10 the next
The pupil is pleasantly and profably conducted through
IN regular succession all containing er full of inter-
est moral and instructive yet highly entertaining and
oe:deS so arranged while merely teaching hin; 10 rel
To Undue his mind with the wholesome thought and
deyci"re and strengthen his mental powers
Ieacicrs examine them and Judge for yourselves
Inc teachers Throughout the Territory can have set Of
te above books for examination by calling on W. $
!onbs near the American House, who is only author
lied agent for Minnesota :.
hmm
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-12-13
Nebraska ItCNls.

Census RETURNS Were all to have been
made yesterday, and the apport;onmcnt will be
made immediately, and proclamation for cleo
ton issued without delay. The Governor is not
idle.
The Palladium Press crossed the river last
week, and one number has been issued from
itclcycw. Right, neighbor. We are glad
to see you pushing ahead SO cteerily.
MorxT-V ERNoN.-Thc new town site above
Nebraska city is now about being surveyed
into lots. and is said to be most beautiful
and delightful location for 4 town, possessing
many superior advantages.
The Omaha Indians, not liking the location
st apart for them by the treaty stipulation,
have made rev selection of the region of the
B!ackbird hills. Logan Fontanclle, the intel
ligent chief and Others accompanied by Major
Hepncr, returned from the trip Il few days
since.
1t is expected that new paper will be is
sued Immediately from Winter Quarters
" Rock Bottom moves slow but is sure.
PHAIRIEs on FIRE.-At hight the clouds are
tin,cd with magic glow in various directions
around the horizon in the distance, giving the
appearance of dozen luminarics all at once
arising from the sea. The reflection of light
is frcqu nty almost equal to the moon half
Obscured.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-12-13

GENERAL MARKETS..

1--WE SrocK.-Correc,cd daily 10y Scurr & Co.--Bec
ON foot SIS o0dS so {, cwt Cows, S3o1S5O Work Oxcr
s9oG1sl5o e yoke. ''+'
Hocs--Reail-on foot co :, cwt. -
SHEEP ooGD4 so I, head. -.<. ..'
VEN oH--carcass Sc 4 fb. Retail lOc i lb.
FRESH MEAr-RctailP fb--icef IOc a 12c. Nation 12c
Pork, 12c Veal, 12c. Chickens So 80 u dozen.
PRovEIoNs.-( Correered daily by 3. PREsiKr Pork
SO GSl9 80 u bb Hams, 15c u Ii. Lard, 12Ml5c /.
Flour. superine, 50 co. extra, 50 30 & bb Corn Neal
25c u bu. Beans 81 IS T. bush. Potatoes, 6ocG065c
q bush. Frcsh:Butier, e5c. "a 3oc. q Ii, Chcese l5c IA.
lsc z b. Eggs, a5c. r dozen.
GROCERIES. From Mr. ALEXANDER ErY Robert street
Sugar e b., brown 1.G1&.c; refined, &C. crushed
and powdered 121ac. Coffee, lie. G15c. Rio-lasuyra
Ice p ib. Java zoe Z b.. YI Tea 75c, Imperial 81.
Rice, 121ac. MolasscS, soc. III Il 90 T. gallon.
DRIED FRJIrArplcs 81 IS 2 baslcl. Peaches, 81 25.
Green Apples, So 90 = Dbl
GE.,IN-Cats, soc. Cora 15c. Barley, zoe.
MIstTILANEors.-Crackcrs, IS so q barrel. Tow lie
= lb. Candies star 30c. 4 h. Dried Fish. 1Oc = lb.
Lime s. so {, Dbl. Onions 81 90 {, BUSH Lard OIL ST
% u gal salt. 81 so q bu Vinegar, Sc. z gallon.
Tobacco -5G sec. z Ii. Hides grecn) 31ac; dry, DC.
4 Ii.
LuMmn.-Common, s16G71S q u. Dimension stun
500 Flooring, S24 siding So Shingles, So 90.
WoOp.-Iry, 81 80 z cord.