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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Is it painful to Die2

According to my observation, the mere act of
dying is seldom, in any sense of the word, a very
painful process. 1t is true that some persons die
in state of bodily torture as in cases of tetanus;
that the drunkard, dying of delirium tremens, is
haunted by terrific visions; and that the victimof
that most horrible of all diseases, hydrophobia,in
addition 10 those peculiar bodily suiIcrings from
which the disease has derived its name, may be
in a state of terror from the supposed presence of
frightful objects, Which are presented to him as
realities, even t. the last. But these and some
other instances which | might adduce, are excep-
tion, to the general rue-which is, that both men
tai and bodily sufferings terminate long before
the scene Is finally closed. Then. rs to the ac-
tuol fear of death, it seems to me that the Author
of our existence, for the most part gives it to us
when il lis intended that we should live and takes
it away from Us whenitis intended that we should
die. Those who hive been long tormcnted by
bodily pain generally anxious to die as they
ever were to live. SO it often is with those
whose life has been protracted to an extreme old
age, beyond the usual period of mortality even
when they labor under no actual disease - Psu
Geological Inquiries.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
NOWADAYS!

'ENHlS very pleasant and agreeable Wal ring lIltes
l. now opeted In the reception of visters.
They are si,uated AT Il 4 western ba.e OF tie Blue
Ridge, Immediately on the line olthe Va. j. Tom Raj
Road, about ID mics above Lyncibufg, aud therefore
the most accessible watering Place in Virginia.
1t is ithin two oursr ride Of Lynchburg which VIII
make it peculiarly inviting place of reso Tor The am
lilies of all persons whose occupations professions iO
bill "A continued absence from hnm :. and VIM at Inc
same tne DESIRE all ought. to give their tam les
theil frequent personal presence and attention.
Lars, aud convenient additions hf We, during the 'a
and winer been made in the way of buildings, 10 he'e
rings, which will not only add srrny the como'
OF visitors, but will rnah the pr pretor To afcomhP
date much arg number than he able to accom-
molate the last season.
Pieces Of innocent and healthy .rusemen have a,o
bee provided forv si:crs.
The edical qualities ofthese Ser.nes have cen a.,
e"rtained To bs not inferior 10 any 'Whife or BaeN
Sulphur in Virginia, nj the beautiful aid picturesque
mountain scenery y which they surroundrdani me-
pure and nvigorntng mir peculiar to the atmosphtre"
the place no Surpassed by these of any otier o'a'
ton in the STATE
The FABLE and BAR VII arways be abundanily sup
piled with the veS best which the country affords am
every attention Willie paid h the proPretorand his as
sistanis 10 Il comfort and enjoyment of visiters
Ni>ilcis by the up morning train will enter Tor po
,aei " ere hnck wall he in readiness to convey h
To the SPRING. Thise taking the evening train VIII "
put off Is yards ,fthe Sp,inGs
CHARLES PHELPS,
Jun 90 3.aw1m Proprietor
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Kaintuok and the Fiddler.

On board the steamer Indiana, in one of her
trips down the Mississippi, were a large number
of good natured passengers. They were seek
ing to whj's away the hour according to their
several not. Jns of pleasure and would have got
ON very well but for one annoyance There
happened to be on board a Hooser on the Wa
bash who was going "down to Orleans" and he
had provided himself with an old violin, fancying
that he could fiddle as well as the best man, and
planting himself where he could attract atten-
ton, scraped away. The fellow coudt fiddle
any more than setting hen, and the horrible
noise dlsturbedhs fellow passengers excessive
". Frenchman of very delicate nerves, and
a very fine musical ear, was especially annoyed.
lie tiuttered fidgetted, and swore at the ''scare"
fiddle. The passengers tried various expert
ments, to rid themselves of the Hoosier and his
fiddle; it was go-he would music just as
''long as he id please" At last big Ken
tuckiun sprang from his seat saying | reckon
III fix him, placed himself near the amateur fid-
dler, and commenced brayng with all his might.
| The effect of the move beyond description.
Old kaintuck ''brayed so loud" that he drowned
the screeching of the fiddle, and amid the shouts
of the passengers, the discomfitted Hoosier re-
treated below, leaving the victory of the une-
quail contest with the Kentuckian and his singu-
lar impromptu imitation of Balaams friend
The delight of the Frenchman knew no bounds /;
! quiet was restored for the day. During the
| nlBnl the hentucklan lett the boat. The next
| morning after breakfast the passengers were
startled by the discordant sound of their old tor
mentor Hoosier had discovered that the coast
was clear, aud was hound to revenge himself on
the passengers. Loud and than ever
screamed the fiddle. The Frenchman, just
seated to read his paper, on the first sound rose
and looked anxiously around, shrugged his Shout
ders and then shouted "Vare is he Queek-
queek, Mon Deu! Ware is Monsieur kentuck,
dc man vat play ON the iackass ~
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

Give them 4 Trial-Alsfe' nafy p"r-"'' nave 10 81
y ,,,,,.. IN, ,.r,,ed IN i,isiing upon tie c"nni-
nj warthl, preparations, claiming tor them ~ e." med
il yrtue- that a e.a many ind rdnals r'.nSv "a ink
a., thing mi sanctioned by piy-irian. his sn rllun
ln. bern l,--tp"ei uP1n sIAbLbtS hnU, ~ ~
cItEhEy EYPECT DilAkT AMI DfARRHHA COR
DIAL il more thHn i've undrrd instnnc,s. Indeed
rpuny medical M, ubo know fhrrv rtues rgrlnry pre-
scribe TIC Exp.eturnnt in ot Coughs Guilds, ana
di.e So, Of the respiratory organs, which 60" IN 81
tbair care Ana m ali dssHses of bowels, upn
.,,h "a. Dinrrbuaa the Diaulua Cordial j. prescribed
i tem with the utmost confidence IN its beneficial ct
fleets. Tive these rxeell medicines ttal See nd.
,euscmsnt in another column. and descriptive pamph
lets q, b.. had gIBtis tie agents-Price for each
so cert.. or six hetles for 30. Gun l5-lm)
a Glass of Soda Water = IRE favored
ti,h tint Pm App Syrup ut john T. Wright', Is very
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

There was great disappointment in Carlinville
Ulinois) on Friday the 23d ult A man by the
name of Nash had been sentenced to be hung for
murder. great crowd was collected to see the
execution but they We're disappointed, nasmuch
as the Governor thought proper to commute his
punishment to imprisonment for life The ropulace
resolved to Lynch him and broke open the Jail for
that purpose, but on reaching the convict they
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
TEMPERANCE NOTICE.

The delegates to the State Temperance oEm,
ven,ion are requested to meet Thursday evening
tine 9Th inst. at Temperance Hall II Is earnest
" desired that every delegate will Attend as ou-
,iness of Importance viii be transacted
iy 4-2t
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ap,,lli,s tie u.iI 8sef the .ye-' is common eN-
r..-,,, l.ut perhaps MT trrm in.il hH"'t'o,"
those wi.o havr mn 10 pull L 1'llri 80" ''"
ii.i, K-.t.,afye al not only iro1uce wool bat the
Genuine hair; il 1h4se Interested d, nit, let them iiy H.
pfite al in large Bottles. 81 dfy .,.,,,,.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Price Of Wheat.

As the condition Of the Breadstuffs marke, is a
matter Of absorbing interest with our farmers at
pre.ent. remarks the Richmond Enquirerwe pub
lish he following from the United States Econo.
mist. Our neighbor Of the Uhig, has, we think.
better grounds on which to hope for - per bush
Ell for wheat. than he had this time last year:
From the l. States Economist, June oath Isl
BREADSTUFFS.
In the present state ofthe market, al home
and abroad for food. there three points of
internst-l. The sufciency Of supplies up 10
harvest; 2 Will the harvest be latel ), VIII
it be abundant when it eomesi Upon all these
points there are opinions varying in degree Of
diversity In relation to the first question, the
opinion is pretty general that the supplies are
short here and in England, up to comparatively
early harue Il Abroad the indications are that
the her, est sill at least not be early, and the
same views are entertained in respect Of that in
the United staies The character of the grow
ing crop. in the most productive sections, is not
the most promising Nevertheless the Shipping
List remarks as follows:
Accounts from nearly all parts of the grain
growing regions of the country go TO strengthen
the belief thnt the yield will be unpreeedently
large
Such statements as these are intended appa-
rently, 10 depress the markets for the stocks now
available. since. even If the crops are to be "un-
precedeptly large they cannot be available un-
iii after har,est, up to which time present sup
plies are to last. The annexed letter, to nm en-
inent firm in this city, will explain the state of
the crops in the interior:
CHICAGO, June IL, 1854,
this evening returned from trip along the
West shore of this Lake, to ascertain whata
mount of wheat and -four there is nor in store
and will probably come forware before harvest.
The following is the result of my examination
and inquiry:
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

INDIAN NARCoTICs.-Bayard Taylor recently
delivered an interesting lecture in New York, on
the Arabans, in the course of which he had oc-
cason to mention the habit of using certain
narcotic drug, which prevails among this peo-
ple,and described its effects in some experiments
he made upon himself. His description is as
follows
while in Arabia, | had one very remarkable
experience. There is drug in the East, whose
effect is like opium, that which is prepared from
the Indian help. 1t was much used by the Sara
cen warriors. when about to enter battle, ms a
stimulons. 1t produces on the Imagination a
double consciousness-one part of the mind
seems to study while the other looks ON. From
motives of curiosity, was persuaded to try the
effects of it upon my own system. 1t was in
Damascus at the time. Soon after taking the
drug. the effect began to appear. saw the fur
niture in the room talked with the company and
yet seemed to be near the pyramid of Cheops,
whose blocks OF stone appeared to me like huge
squares of Virginia tobacco.
1.-The scene changed, and was in the desert in
a boat made of the mother of pearl The sand
seemed to be grains of lustrous gold, through
which my boat ran the waves of the sea. The
air seemed filled with harmonies of the sweet
est music Il atmosphere with light, with odors
ard music. Before me there seemed to be a con-
slant series of arcades and ranbows, through
which, for fifteen years, seemed to glide. The
finer senses were developed, and all gratifi-
cation single harmonious sensation.-
Hence can easily conceive the origin of the
"Arahian Nights My companion, huge Ken
tuckian. tried the drug with an amusing effect
After hooking at me while, he suddenly started,
with the exclamation, I'm Il locomotive!' and be-
gan to cut off his words like the puff of an engine
and to work his arms Ike the moving of the wheels
At last he seized the Jug for n drink, bit set it
down with yell, saying How eanI take wat +
into my boiler, when Pm etting off steam?'n
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
Quitting the Dry Goods Busipsss

1''nIHFsS,
ENO. J. ruRYIS, AuT, owing To circur...
a. yoo hi. control has determined to a9aias Dc, ,
present business lie has up 'ardso yenr. lea..@'
the sire house. 1t is justly considered tho t Upon
in L,nclburg forony hi of business. lie viii slaRd
the lease at once, toany one who VIII take ,,,l
VIII le or II cart oil the stock of goods " " lie
In the meantn e. he will commence this da,
oflhe stock rnpidly possible, al pri,at ~, IN
Gq ssad .a ,adS .r Wen d. Gr f9n.s
Children Being anxions to close VI, the -, - and
speedily possible his whole stock will be .a N "a
out much regard to cost. 1 VIII
7. S-Any busn, s. man wishing to secors ,li..
had etter apPlyas earlyas u,>ible. ''ahd
july t-if JOHN J PURlfs#
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

NERY LARGE AND DESIRABLE STOCK OF
DOMESTIC Il IMPORTED HARDWARE, AT
TUE OLD STAND OF THURMAN x ScHooLFIELD NEW
GRANITE FRONT BUILDING
We have hand full and complete assortment
of Hardware. Cutlery. Sadlery, &c bought with great
care, and ALL FOR CASH, sulh us
Building Materials,
Housekeeping do.
Cabinet-Makers do
Cuacl M lkers 10
Shoe. Makers do.
Blacksmth's and Carpenters Tools Plantation Utcn-
sill. and many other Gods great variety. and for sale
VERY CHEAP.
Ne invite al person. in want of such goods, call
and US, before they ouy as determined sell
at low School FIELD 4 THURMAN
July 4-d2t-tue fri-cts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

We are pleased to learn that there will be
general suspension of business in the city to-day
as grateful observance of what Is due to the
dav and the memories of those who made 1t I'M
mortal.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
DIED.

D16D,
. In Lynehhurg, DANIEL, only son of j. L. and
NJ. V. E. Brown, aged 10 months and | | days.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

During Commodore Perry's late visit 10 Jq-
pan. himself and suite entertained at a feast
by the natives. Cooked worms, fried snakes,
and variety of indigestbe compounds were
served up, of which they were obliged to partake
through etiquette. Hereafter a strong stomach
may be considered as high recommendation of
our Japanese diplomatists
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
The Editors are absent.

As usual in this and other newspaper Offices,
labor will be suspended for the day, and no paper
issued tomorrow morning.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
AUCTION SALES
Building Lots at Auctiop.

IN Tuesday afternoon the 18Th in.t
" Tor ier SAFE to el9se partnership vaasIa' NJ d,
ing Lot., situated on the Turnpike p, mr. hs
former Factory. These hts az, de.iyl - .i.e e "a,
ing 10 bni'd small tenrnent.,s ekissi,.l la.ee A..
ienl estne. DIDi ~ : .zlhtfI. j.
Terms made Known on du, II s.l,, '9HAS
WM II Mo-Bf, Auc'tr.
july td<
- Republican copy I'd.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

found that he had committed sell murder. lie nae
hung himself 10 a rafter.
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Richmond and Petersburg RAILROAD.

Ia M ii
CHANGE OF HOURS
M ard after y ednesday, the l4h Jnue, the Pas
~ senger Trains . this road will run follows:
EXPRESS TRAIN
viii leave Richmond daily, at......----.6d A,
" Pete burg - 20 p. M
NAIL TRAIN
VIII leave Richmond daily. at.----..-----.3 p.
" Petersburg E." ..---..--....--..4J A. NJ
Fare for white persons, 81; Children three aud
twelve years of nge 81 cents; Colored ersons
in servants 81 cents.
Servants VIII no be permitted in rt class exrept
when ia attend nee niunt children or sick pa.sons
in which case the prize Tor white persons will
be charged.
A discount of 10 c,uts will be made on each fare
when tickets procured the office, and passen.
gers getting on the where NJ tickets ure SOLD
NORFOLK TRAIN
Leaves Richmond Mondays, Wednesdays aud FRIDAYS
q, iur Purt NaItlall, where connects with
TIE eamhout Augusta. Tor Norfolk, Pur smouth, and
intermediate puces
Fare to Norfolk OF Portsmouth ......-.....S So 90
MEAS 'hch'- u 30
Servants travelling by themselves he furnished
with two passes, 50 that can be retained AT the
office, and 1t mus be expressly stated on the pass HAT
they nrc permitted tn 90 ON the Cars
n. B.-lhe Trains will run by Richmond Fine
THOS OODAMEAD, S0pt.
Odc' r. & p r. II. Co, June l4th, Iiji
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

The House of Representatives has passed the
bill to fix the rates of postage on letters,
hy vote of lOi to 55. The bill fixes the
rates OF all single clters at three cents each for
distances less than three thousand miles, and for
all greater distances at ten cents-the postage in
all eases to he prepaid by stamps.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04
WHEAT SUPPLIES.
WooDBRIBGE,N. J.,June To- 1854.

Il. r, KETTELL, Esq.
DEAR SIR.-The consumption of Wheat in
France is 100000 bushels per day and 80, 000
900 bushels for 80 days. The accounts from
Paris of May goth, 1854 state that -four had ris-
en- there fifty cents per barrel; that the stock re-
naming in the Halle had decreased to 80, 900 bar
rels; 600 lbs each,) and that the price of wheat
had risen S per cent. in the Provincial markets.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-04

a Glass of Soda Water n re favored
iih TINT Pmc ApP Sgnp. ut john T. Wrigat'' is very
.leesant TN. hot weaIer-
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"COiner's White Sulphur Springs

July 3.w4w.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-28
Gard appointed BY them, that the public interests re.

board appointed by Them, that the public interests re-
qure 1t.
loans deposits which draw interest They say tkxt
money Is by the banks under the ame Of de-
aar h wsn ,ass 70 Thew and
per cent interest deposits.
Iney further recommend law prohibiting non-resi-
cent from voting in the election Of directors
OF any pank az Of preventing our banks from
State.
The associated banks complain Of the law that CON-
their circulation when their bills are protected BY the
stocks IN the hand and Of their being obliged
10 make returns 70 the Treasurer as wen the Commits
soners VINO can direct their statements published
ut their expense. -
The Commissioners call the attention Of the reisature
to the claim that the associated banks make of right TO-
loan money at greater rate Of interest than six per
cent and recommend that law be passed TO remedy
The Commissioners blame some banks Of small CAPITAL
for making exraysgant loans to single individuals or
nearly $50 900 in one case and S2 900 in another such
banks areabe to be ruined from the failure OF the
s 70 tine aans are ,ss msns ts sn tne Conn
They blame the banks, likewise, for placing in the
hands Of brokers and spectators large amount Of
money, and making loans to them the pledge of
stocks they may hold Seven banks, having aggre-
gate capital Of 7275, have loaned to New York
road the Of s5O7 s6s The failure Of this and
the depreciation of these stocks have fallen heavily on
these banks. Though they have security that wiz
The Commissioners complain of the loan Of money in
New York city, during the pressure the money mar
at high rates of interest while home customers were
neglected.
They that the cashiers of the banks under
the general law be required to give securities well
those of the Incorporated banks.
The total capital of all our banks is SIS cal 397 an
last of 81 800 Their circulation is
Sill 996-a decrease from last year of S9634 Their
total liabilities $S4 S99an increase Of g. 618 000
Specie 81 200 940-a decrease of $50 o32 Loans and
discounts s27 1897 7o6-an increase Of 56S 946. In
April their deposits amounted ~ 663 land tho loans
for persons of other States to IS, 461 ,6ss
The savings banks well spoken of excellent ns-
to broker in New York. and taking security in rail-
road bonds. Il.
The savings and building associations are likewise
spoken of as well managed.
There six life insurance companies in the State,
which had bsued to the first of January last sos
policies and the amount of their assets 3d. $685.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-28
Shocking Attempt at Murder.

eLAWkENCEBURG, N.Y. May ~, 1904.
One of the most brutal attempts at murder has
been committed in this vicinity.
On the night Of Wednesday, the 18th ult, between
the hours Of IL and IL o'clock, the residence of
James McBrayer, Esq, some two and half miles
from this place, was entered by some person, and
his wife was literally mangled. It seems she was
awakened by this person passing his hand over her
face. She then sprang up, and was struck on the
shoulder with knife. The assassin dropped the
knife and proceeded to finish her with an axe. He
then struck her across the legs breaking of them
in two places, and cutting her in the side. Her
screams awoke her husband, who, in endeavoring
to save her, had one of his fingers cut off. He then
rushed out Of the room, shouting murder. Suspi-
cion has attached to relative, and 80 strongly
that he has been arrested and held to bail in IS O0O
at an examination of the case that was held this
day. The woman is not expected to survive. The
murderer as he was leaving the room, made blow
with knife at an infant asleep on lounge on the
other side of the room, and inflicted terrible cash
on its shoulder. 1t is supposed that the murderer is
now on his way to California. The citizens of this
place are highly excited