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A DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.--Thc under
n signed have been duly appointed administrators
the estate of Jacob William Lang. deceased, and
qualified as such Allpersons having claims against
said deceased will present them duly authenticated,
and all indebted will make immediate payment.
JOHN BATES,
I. Il. MILLER.
Aug. IL, 1Sj4.--21w3
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THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.

HEALTH OF JUDGE SwAN.-We are happy
to state that Judge ]. Il. Swan has so far re-
covered from his attack as to be entirely out
of danger His numerous friends through
out the state will read this announcement
with great satistaction.-[O. State Journal.
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NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has
~ been appointed administrator on the estate of
Frederick Lucas deceased, late of Wood county.
All persons having claims against said estate are
quired to present them, legally proven TO the under
signed for settlement and all persons indebted will
make immediate payment.
DAVID DONALDSON.
Aug. 10, lSj4.--2lw3
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New YORK, Aug. 24.-The steamer George
Law arrived this morning, with California
mails, 300 passengers and over 81 100000 in
gold. The California dates are to the lst.
The democratic convention met at Sacra-
mento on the 18th ult., when scenes of row.
dyism were enacted which eclipged all pre-
vious performances of the kind. Two chair
men and two committees on credentials were
appointed The factonists were known as
electionists and anti-electionists. Two sets
of candidates for congress were nominated.
The wings had their convention on the
2SLh. They are confident of carrying the
state, and the campaign will be one of the
most exciting ever witnessed.
Several battles have been fought among
the Chinese, and several killed. The war
svas occasioned by an attempt to raise tax
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DIBD-At Swanton, Lucas county, o.,
on the 7th instant, of consumption, WILL
LIAM NJ. CASE, in the 3Oth year of his age.
Mr.. Case, was raised principally at Find
lay, where he learned the printing business.
He subsequently, published paper in Per-
rysburg; but when the Mexican war COM
menced, he relinquished his business at that
and, we believe, served
as soldier during the whole war In this
campaign he contracted the chronic diar-
rhea, which ultimately led to consumption.
After his return from Mexico, Mr.. G. was
connected with this paper for short time.
AS boy in our midst, the subject of this
tribute will be remembered by many as {
sweet-tempered, mild, open-hearted compan
ionable fellow, possessing many amiabIt
qualities, while he was, like all living not
endowed with perfection. We sympathizt
with his friends Hancock Courier.
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to support the imperialists in the Chinese
rebellion f .n
The Prometheus arrived this morning from
San Juan, with 250 passengers and Ss850,000
in specie. Affairs at Greytown unchanged.
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The YEw TREE.-Mrs. Stowe, in her new
book, gives the following description of the
yew tree, OF which we have read so much IN
English literature:
F." Here in England, think, they have vege-
table creations made Oh purpose to 60 with
Old, dusky buildings; and this yeW tree IS
one of them. Ithas altogether most COB
Unlike, bewitched air, with its duSky black
leaves and ragged branches, throwing them
selves straight out with odd twists and an
gular lines, and might put one i'll mind OF an
old raven with some Of her feathers pulled
out, or a black cat with her hair stroked the
wrong way, or any other strange, uncanny
thing. Besides this, they live almost Tor
ever, for when they have grown so old that
any respectable tree ought to be thinking OF
dying they only take another twist and SO
live on another hundred years. saw some
il England seven hundred years Old, and
/ thev had grown uueerer every century,
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The Fremont Democrat reports the Seneca
County Bank, at Tit1in, as being revived, III
consequence of the late decision Of the Su-
preme Court on the tax question. William
H. Gibson, Esq, is President, and Charles
l.. Johnson, Esq, Cashier.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-05-15
Christmas Presents.

the time for the interchange of friendly tokens of
regard and affection is at hand and a"nerry Christ
and Happy New Year" are considered such APP
riate occasions for bestowing cherished friends
Fthing which will TO recall to mind, with in
Fed yvidness, tie love in memory of the donor, 1t
be well to remind those who contemplate (and who
lot y presenting some loved with something real.
luable, that in all the whole cataouge of Biouiere,
is nothing which is surely and invariably app re
as the counterfeit pesentment of the giver. in the
OF daguerreotype, especially when taken in TAs.
+ iaimitabe style, and placed in one Of the nurne-
beautiful and Fancy Paper Mache, Velvet, Peal
Tortoise she'll or Porte Monnae Gases, or in an ee
/ Locket, Bracelet, Finger Ring, or Breast Pin a
choice o.tmen. of which we have just received
esy ioy the Holidays, are now on exhibition at the
New Popular Daguerrean Gallery,
AIN Street. Immediately over VIM. ii. Mosby's Auc-
Room.
D. Particular pains taken to give correct likeness
artistic pictures. Storeoscopic and coloured Da-
feotypes may be had in superior style, by those who
them, Don't mistake the place: MAIN STREET,
Dooa FROM BpIDGE ST.
GEO. w. MINNIS,
N. S. TANNER,
pc l7is ora.ticH Daeue,, eotvpisfs.
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RICHMOND.
A N%oTMERNEw % NOTE upon woa.

n NJ II H II ~ u W NO II OGyN "oo'
N CESTER'S PlANO.-The New York CONNER.
cnl Advertiser of the 24th March, 1884, In an article
referring to the superiority Of American imported
foreign instruments, pays the following deserved and
just compliment to Mr.. Woroester's Pianos;
I'VE have seen pianos from England France and
Germany, made by tho celebrated mannia ;tnrers
in those countries have heard their tones elected by
the touch Of skilful performers but must say that
have seen few pianos comparable with those n,nnufac
tured by H. Worcester. In elegance Of form and hn.h
richness Of tone, durability Of tune and all other qualities
that render musical instruments valuable Mr.. Worces-
ters pianos unsurpassed Il Is highly creditabe To
our piano manufacturer TINT Europeans are con-
strained to acknowledge their superiority"
A. NORRIS, ~ Main Street. Richmond
Is sole agent for the sale of
W0RCESTER'S PIANOS,
and would invite the attention OF professors amateurs
and the Fuhlic to an examination oi tlcm.s
His assortment embraces many and beautiful
styles. and by almost every arrival i.rcceving addition
al supplies. o offers tho greatest advantages in tho
purchase of Piano FoarEs only in superiority Of In
struments but also in the prices which he sells them
apl 5ts
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I.ADY's NEW FASHION BOOK.

ONth the Ist Of every month is published, price "a
~ cents. Flank Le.lies Ladies' Gazette OF Paris,
!. London and New York Fashions. containing 100 En-
oy;nps of the Newest Styles of Ladies' aud Chidehs
Hats Cans Dresses, Mantillas, &c, full size Paper
Pattern Of Mantilla largs Sheet OF Patterns and
scr;n,ion of Crochet Work, Articles on Reeivo eathe
Work. Velvet Paintings, &c, Entertaining Liteiar
Matter Tales, &C., Novelette, by Mrs Ann Stephens
Aso-Each Part contains New Song or Piece oi Mu'
sic Arrangements have been completed IN Iar's,
,yberebv the Newest Designs will appear in this work
, month befre the Paris Fashion Books are received
PR, I was issued on January lst, 1854 and has been
;n,ed al. different times in order to meet Che demand
All the back numbers can be obtained. lhe coloreo
pte ia alone worth more money than Is chargei ior
the whole Part. , ,.,ppS
EXTRACTS FROM THE PAPERS'
al, bv far the best Fashion Baok issued in this coun
,,v We cordially recommend it. ~. Y. Daay Tunes;
estbe highest rank among all journals OF its class
~ Y Tribune "This is uPerb work. '-b. iran
sert-.It is the best record OF the Fashion no" pup
EsheJ"- Sunday Times, Phladetphtd.-"lt contains
alf the newest Fashions. and coored Plate OF great
eauty."-HOme Journal. en- a..
One copy, one year, 3d. two do, $5; four do ~. one
.onv a the Gazette, and copy Of Harpeis futnam'
- G..b.m's Magazine, one year, 70.
r "a, No 6 John street, New York, and tor sale py
IN ri sellers in the United States and Canadas.
nDl l9.d3m
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0RUILDERs 4 CARPENTERs.-

Theattention Of Carpenters and House builders
D led to the large and well selected stock OF Me-
kcs Tools, Locks, Hinges, Screws, Nails, Window
!, sc, con .tantly on hand, which were bought on
hos. favorable terms, and which can be sold lower
they can be bought in this market. Mahogany
Fls and Bansters; Mahogany for Hand kailings,
|se on accommodating terms. A. WINSTON.
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No Humbug.

DEING unable to p, ocuIe a house to continue our
d business, we are compelled to close out entire
stock of Boots Shoes, Hats and Caps Trunks Carpet
Bag. and Umbrellas Cost for Casa only The stock
very large and bought at from 2" to 70 per cent lower
Starring Those in want of goods in our line will p' ase
IN go, as sucb chance will never be offered again.
e". oa,s COCHRAN g. TAYLOR.
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Jas. d. Gregory l. Jas. Il. Rsyall

JAY Do UTCSOIy u Jazz 70 Nvyau
NTILL continue the HARDWARE Bt SlNESS in
w sll its various branches at the old stand oi Greg
orv, Royal & Simpson, under the firm of GREGORY
& ROYALL, and respectfully solicit a continuance Of
of the very liberal patronage they have received
promising to sell good goods at honest prices.
They have in store very large and well assort
ed stock of Ca penters' Iools and Materials House.
Keeping Articles, Saddlery Ceach Makers Materials,
Guns Block smiths Tools, &c, &c. and expect to re
ceive in a few weeks, directly from Birming ham +
Snetfeld,) quite large lot OF English Hardware a.
Cutlery.
tyCOUNTRY MERCHANTS, and all others in
want of goods, are invited to give them call
feb
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Spring Fashions for 1854.
G STITZER .
Has now received and in store his Sping .tyeS
1rNyry rN6rN1,ss FINE nRESS HATS

GENTLEMENS FINE DRESS HATS.
comprising Beebee's New York style (which s mos,
beautiful-also, Oakford's young mems Philadelphia
STYLE fiat brm-whch is unsurpassed by any hat yet Of
fered or the inspection of this market Together with
the Baltimore Style curl brm-whch is very handsome
Besides alarge assortment ofal the various styles and
qualities of Soft Hats adapted for the Spring Trade
to which he most earnestly calls the al enon OF his
friends and customers and The public to give him CALL
as he is now prepared offer greater inducements to
buyers than any like estabi hment in the city, both at
and retail All kinds of hats made to order
MT tie shortest notice. Customers hats dressed over TO
half price Call the sign of the Blue Hat for bargains
mar 3dts VIM SITTER.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-05-15

DRUSH MOUNTAIN MILL StOOes-
- The undersigned are procuring from their cee-
.rated ouarry at the Bush Mountain, Montgomery
w. Mill Stones and Burrs of the very beet quality The
reputation Of thess widely known, but IL,
Raroad giving us INCREASED facilities in filling orders
We have ap, onted Mcdaniel Hurt & Preston and Lee
e. Johnson Lynchburg, agents for the sale Of N,
who will recev orders and have them fulfilled tns
shortest no ice.
Our Address, Bi. sburg, Montgomery county Va.
ISRAEL PRICE & Co.
. james Nj. Williams, Danville, v, Reynolds q Co.
Leak lille, N. G. are also our agent p. & Co
Feb l4-d&cts
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Summer Arrangement,
&0@ e
VA. Il TENN. RAILROAD.
Increased Speed and Change Of Hours

an and after Monday. April Sd. tho Expre. Asl
" and Passenger Train will leave Lynchburg daily,
(exccpt Sundays att A. M, and arrive at Big Spring
i04A.M.
Returning leave Big Spring at3 45'P. M. aud ar
rive in Lynohburs mt Up. M.
stopping eooh way. only at Forest. Gooies Loury's,
Liberty, Oak Mulea. Lisbon Buord's. Bonsack's.
Gish's Min, Big Lick Salem, Dysrs Thomas and Big
Spring. THOS. SHARP, Gen'l Supt.
mar 9S
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ITNION STEAMSHIPS COMPANY'S
~ LANE OF STEAMESR-FOR PflILADEL-
PHIA, VIA NORFOLK.-Tho steemerk n
Virginia, Captain David Tenl, steamer 49,
Pennsylvania, Captain James Baymore, steamer City Of
Richmond, Captain 4. Mitchell One of these splendid
steamers will leave Richmond for Philadepha every
Monday and Thursday high water, touching at City
Point and Norfolk receive feisbt and passengers.
Returning, leave Philadelphia every Wednesday and
Saturday, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, arriving Riclmond
every Tuesday md Saturday morning which days
they win discharge their cargo
These splendid have been built expressly for
this line and every exerton has been made combiae
strength and speed. They arc provided with "Franais
Patent Metallic Life Boas;' FIRST rate tables, ard
every attention is paid by accommodating Captains to
the comfort Of passengers and the protection Of goods
FARE REDUCED:
Passage to New York, lst cabin and found, ,...-$ %
Philadelphia " '' .....-..6
" 2nd cabin and not found, a
Passengers for New York would consult their interest
by taking this route; for independent Of being the
cheapcst and safest, it Is by far the pleasant
Totncconists shipping Pittsburgcan be socommoda.
ted by this ine have entered into arrangements
to forward goods through with dispatch.
For freight passaPe apply to
ROBERT RANRIN, Agent,
On the Dock.
p. S.-All goods by this line from Philadelphia will
be discharged Tuesdays nnd Saturdays, and after
they delivered tho wharf, shall be considered by
the Company the risk of the
mar II dts ROBERT RANKIN Ag',
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RICHMOND.

JOHN BookKR... -.sAm'L. " WATKINS.
Booker q Watkins,
PRODUCE
G o M M 3 O N M n H NTS,
CARY STREET,
Between l2ih ond 18th Stree,s.)
Rio h m ond, Va.
feb 17-dkc6m
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WILSON PETERS, }. MARTIN, W. s. PETERs
Nelson Lynchburg. Nelson
PETERS, MARTIN 4 CO.,
Commission and Forwarding Merchants.
In


Y1ENDER their services their Giends, acquaintan-
J. ces, and the Planters, Farmers and Merchants oi
Virginia and North Carolina,
FOR TIE SALE OF -
TOBACCO WHEAT, FLOUR, CORN, &C..
and for the purchase of GOODS, GROCERIES, GIL
ANO. PLASTER, &c.
Particular attention will be paid to the Forwarding
of Goois, Groceries, Produce, &c.
From their long experience in business their united
efforts and nnng exertions they trust and believe they
will be able give satisfaction those who may conde
their business their management.
Office 18th Street. opposite Shockoe Warehouse.
Storage House the Basin.
REFERENCE.
Judge Lucas =. Thompson .,.,a,
Messrs Imboden II McCue s
Hon VIM. c. Rives, Albermarle.
Cen ZEN. 4iss; Hsss,i' PFs-n, H.a', Nelson.
VIM A. Anil, Miller, r,''' LyncSburs.
Echos a. Pryor, do
Mcdaniel, Hurt 4 Preston, do.
McCorke a. Jones, do.
Acree = McClanahan, do.
Joseph II. Wilson, do.
Tinsley, Taylor ~ Co, do
A. d. Rucker, do.
Lee u johnson, do
Saunders Irby, do.
j. 4 NJ. H0lns, 10.
Hugh Barclay, Lexington,
N. II Nassie, Augusta,
VIM Martin, Chesterfield,
JAS bcTyre,
jan a-d&cts
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s. DIUGUID 4 SONS.

NJ SUBSCRIBERS having obtained the
right fretailing Fisk's Metallic Burial
and .dse u''s method ofinformngt the people ofLynch
a"e surrounding country, that they have now in
%r room on Main Street. a lot of the aboveCa
sa'rent sizes 1t would be difficult task to give
ou. impression Ofthese Cases without a person
ve,"n aI they are perfectly air tight and indestruc
@ ,of projecting and preserving the Dead, foI
rio, for vaults. or for transportation,
'of to anything Of the kind before invented. Those
tu1ate enough. to need the above Cases can be
= S. DIUGUID g. SONS.
''@'hg IN the usual style also promptly attend
Sd & SONS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-05-15

l. LYNCHBURG HOSE & FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY-The Board of Directors Of the Ly'ch
burg Hose and Fire Insurance Company at meeting
held tie - day of the present month, declared
di,idend of per cent out of the Profits of the last six
months which will be paid to the Soc kholders on and
after the 18th inst. G. 7. WILLS, Sec'ry.
fel ln.fs
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MISCELLANEOUS
II NEW BOOT, -
SHOE, HAT AND CAP STORE.

NEW ROOT, -
SHOE, HAT AND CAP STORE,
- ~ d X So u re-.
LYNCHBuRG. VA.
VNHE undersigned have just opened a splendid
l. stock of BOOTS SHOES, HATS GAPS.
TRUNKS, ,CARPET-BAGS, &c., &c.. purc ased thi.
fall in Boston, New York and Philadelphia. from the
best established houses in the northern markets, by
"ne of the frm To whchthey would call the attention
"f the Ladies and gentleman of Lynchburg, and the
trade generally.
They have also purchased The HAT ESTABLISH
MENT of Mr.. Jacob Rumbough and having in their
employ No. workmen they prepared manutsc
ue, to order HATS Of the latest style and finest quail
hy.
Being determined to sell for small profits, we solicit
call at our store. door below Messrs M.sby and
Garand's Auction room where will use our best en-
ertons to please. A. COCHRAN,
dee lets JNO. o. TANIf r.
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|EW CONCERN.-The subscribers as socIa
ted themselves together the first instant fort he
- purposeof conducting themanufacture
of CABINET WARE, at tie old and
weil ksOpa stand of s. Diuguid, un.
the style of
,. DlUGUID 4 SONS.
ey nave recently applied steam pomer to their ma
and latter themselves that they are enabled to
ae.ure all descriptions of Plain and Fancy Cab.
k,@e' IN style and finish to compare with any in
f"e' s. DIUGUID,
d. p. DIUGUID,
GEO. A. DIUGUIp.
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Seed Store.
A b. RUCKER offers for sale. at his EED STORE,
IA. opposite the Bank OF Virginia. the following
alogne OF Field Seed, which he invites the atestiou
of those in want Of pure article
Red Clover, Lucerne,
Hybrid Clover, Timothy, :.
Sapn Glover. Muskeet,
Orchard Grass, Evergreen.
ksadnt Grass Herds Gsass, pure,
Blue Grass and Green-Sward for yards or lawns.
janl3 t.
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INSURANCE AGENCY,
For the Protection Insurance Company Hartford Conn
CAPITAL, 5000 900.
Insurance Company of the Valley in Virginia,
CAPITAL, 100000
INSURANCE can be effected in these companies ul-
l. as fair terms as In any others OF equal respons
bility, by application 10
p. D. CHRISTIAN, Ag't. Lynchburg.
aug l7dly
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AUG ANDER SON q Co.,
Ia STREET, stchms0asd, Virginia,
IMPORTERS n JoBBERS OF SILK & STRAW
GOODS, have for sale the following;
Sonnet Ribbons, l,alian Grape. NIL colors,
Cnp English :.
Pain Taae,a Ribbons, Widows
=" Satin Hat "
Black, Gro do Rhin. silks @ repe I.sse.
I,a'" and oonled WASH Blonde Lsces,
Mnrceine Illusion
Florence Plain Fienrd
Plain Saiin., Silt Blond.
Velvets, 'rnrle,on Alusins
Black bsawn and Green Boroge, Tor Wells.
Tissue, +" de
BLACK. Love Wells. tor Mourning,
Embroidered veils, ell qualities,
Silk Gimps and innings,
complete assortment of French and American
Flowers and Henddresscs
We would call especial attention To our stock Of
SILKS AND RIBBONS,
having imported many Of tho styles ourselves Our as.
sortment Is complete, and prices as law in any
kct.
Our stock of BoNNETS from our avn manu-
factory, will comprise every style of fashionable goods
IN tie market-whith. from connection with the
largest manuiaciory in tho United States we are cna.
blcd to oiler on tho very best terms.
SILk BONNETS of every variety--Also, Band.
Boxes and Millinery goods gcnernlly
" Buyers will confer u favour by looking through
our stock.
ITSPecia AMI prompt attention paid to orders.
feb 9-,lActgaue Exptess copy n pontha1
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For Baltimore and PhtDmdeDpIst
by STEAMER BELVIDERE.
Leopcs RseAnoad cpeyy Tuesday at 9 oeioek p. N.
S<2A THE large and new Steamer BELVIDERE
- Capt. GlrroRp. will receive freight every Mon
iay, and up tn tho hour of o'clock NJ, every Tu.s
day Tor the above place..
Shippers 10 Wheeling. rittsburg, Cincinnati aud tho
South and West generally, will find this the chon
nst nnd most expeditions For freight, upply to
LUDLAM a. WATSON, Richmond Va.
July ID ldts
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New Spring and Summer Gssls.

Subscriber has just returned from the N. rthern
l. oitics and IL opening ofthe most beanti.
nl stocks Of Staple and Fancy Goods be has had
tho pleasure of hibtng In this market Hc respects
fully socits call from tbs Ladies' and Gen emen Of
Lynchbnrg and the surrounding country. His s,ck Of
Cloths Cassimeres and Vesnss is very superior, and
will be offered 10 the rade suit the mes also, Dress
goods Of the beautiful styles, which hs nvites
The attention Of the Ladies'. A. O LEWIS,
npl8n Exchange Square, Lyuchburg, Va
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-04

The railroad charters granted by the Legislature Of
Texas prior January A. 1854, (says the New 0hens
Picayune twenty three in number, authorizing roads
with an aggregate length of 1889 miles, exclusive of
branches and most Of them have the unlimited power of
branching Under the general law, twenty-five Of these
roads entitled to grants Of eight sections of land for
every mile of the road and the Pacific Railroad twenty
sections per mile The whole amount Of land called for
by these charters exclusive Of branches is 600
tons or AZ, ga 900 acres