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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
TO THE CITIZENS OF IyNCunrRC

FTO TIE GETTZENs OF LYNCIlBU RIG
AND ITS N,ctNITY.--As intend Ia have my ,tore
enaig god the earl, part u the ensuing yra,, tnin, il
nxP"dirt't /" reduce my stock r1uch psssib e.
therefore offer 10 tho public all of my valuable and
Ncll.assottei stock n very REDUCED PRICES II
ny customers VIII rlensr give call they will be sat.
shrH that this notice il ~ Aumhur A large LOT T. +
fALMAS and LADIES' CLOAkS, also Carpets Rugs
md Bookings nj Cost. Supr Bed Plankets Sntincts
tassimere., Cmle Mctinn aud Silk Snawls Drcs.
Shk-, Pocket iaudkcrchiefs-Plaio and Embroidered
With large lot Of Needle Work, and X Il Gloves
OF OF Sup'r Rigalets G24 cts.-heautifnl article
nov ~ t. JOHN ABRAHAMS
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IN TEMPLE OF FASHION.
~ SITTER
Has now received aud IN store his Fall style f
GENTLEMEN S FINE DRESS HATS

Gonpfi-ina we style and quality Hats AMI Gaps
adnp,ed toI the Fall and Winner unie. lie deems it
unnc. rasar' 10 euumertte the diff stses aud qupi
ies OF hi tgchrd ell selected stock, the uhivcr-
nIrrputnou Il his inlmilablc Hats prccludes the
OF sHl ing much TINT point ns it il wed kr
Tint ms Hat nrrurqne pr sc'ng symetry and great
beauty, lch ARE scarcely seen elsewhere His young
uen IL style Sik Hats Tor brnuty at finish and cle
eseco OF style, durability and rhcnpnesscani be an ~
sed by and rstobi -hn,nt tho State His friends GU
toners nnd tho public respectfully invited TO call md
.uPp Themselves with good and handsome Hats uf his
awn mike. Whieh are .,ESli and NEW. All kinds OF
Hat, mndc To otdcr with nentnc-s mud d -parch Cur.
tuners hats dressed over-a. usual. Cali the sign
ii the Blue Hat Ter bargains
oct I 1T. NM SITTER
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
MERCHANDISE.


> The .ubscrhsrs -fr nov npe"IHg t"r ipsfrt'a 81
.h.,, SECOND SUPPLY II reasonable b'ods rrrei L
+, r.rri5s .ed h, iheir ssntor partner IA NJ" 1dh'
brH ai.fed /, then September pnrcisz'. nsk"- lhHi
.furL very dl and mr. mt aitrHrtse eSrf'n re-
a. tin. marx .sif1s fIc al TIE hfH 81 Il. t-"
DRESS GOODS. J. Sti.s. >atlns Va sneta.. huu,ltt,
Al.tina. Sc l.Ade-' we've, Satin aud Cloth Ci'ahs
r,Imas FIRE. ch EaiJruide great ssriet. anshA
which Az catIn rich ii Maltese lace sud hus1h
Sleeves a. j Guafs a general assortment ei CI'hs,
g,.,,.r.. Vs-ins- TO gentlemen. a navy stock
- servant. oosd- .uch II. tuled Lip-es- satunets.
Paid lir,l.oy. and Blanket. Chrp"ts, kGg, Cru'ne
f.ott. and boo, Mt. Together with all goods be
i.nging t,t4p DIV GoUds trade, n.euy winch hasr
fs.n based Tor much los tnao HEY could 1--we been
had cafly N the Al OF winch thy are deiei
mined 10 li low aud urly ask examination i all
Ihev ak Ia insure -ati.i CHM
,yIl-lt. JOHN T. DAVIS co
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Fall and Winter Goods.
AT HE -
~ SHOE Il nATEMroKIUM'

(Four Doors ADORE the Market House,
The undrr-igue wuui respectfully invite the attention
Il th"r friends and the public generally their
stock at ALLnnd WINTER GOOt'S consisting Of
Bag. Sehoul Sachcls Sc ticnt's Boots al their
nanulaciar". and TINT of Ml,s Sons, also }. Miles
4 SIN. double wutcr.proof Boos. a SUPER article
l.adlc- Coth and kd tiuiters Bushin Bootccs, whole
Boot, &c; Misc aad Cblfcus' Shoes OF all kind,
I'D -tes y - Boots aud SHOES; Servants Shoes
.upc' ,r attlce Gent. fine Alulrskn iuts, Nebraska
know Notbius. Young Aelerica Widen Wake and
SIouehe, oi dider mt kind, Also n yniei, OF nous
and boy. Cors, chIdtrrs Cnr- ard 1urbnns. In few
days wid receive Eastern Goois. comprising
men and hos 2nnr.e Boot, Shoes &c and then
rnn sny with -acty hnt stock vii beos complete a.
an, "ered il TN. marArt-wbich will sell a cheap
~ amy hody in the suite. All nsk is chill and see
tor yoll-riL FRETN ELL HALL.
OF To- 7 mar
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
Bargains at the Family Grocery.

consequence of the hard times, and col weather,
Il and being disposed t. zoe every mar, woman and
child snugy shod, lay Christmas, the subscriber IL
offer his entire stock of Boots and Shoes
1 for cash. All who in should fail 70
cab at the Family Grocery. here may nI,n be found
ofthose fine PipPin APpIes, n"i many other good
things pertaining veil regulated Family Grocery;
all Of which will be soIla' hcrtr r very low cash
dec 22ts !. II. SOLOMON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
8 90 REWARD

DAN aaas frorlthe suh-rrrhrr the 18th May a
II nrrro MN a.fard MIKE belonging 10 Mr.. -
Dance OF Pow haitian county. Va III" Md nsefo j.
bout ; f fnshr. eh; well set; hiarkbstweei - and
30 years ,d. he weir. Navy Car h oth"r clothing
not remembered Tho saesr ressafd, s1n be given
delivered Ia me- section ITO Va 4 Tenn Raj ruai Pa
a.ki co, Va or slo II Judged ia Jt,l she'e eau gel
him. JACpB hIhbOLhll
Iuus-i
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
VALENTINEsl VALENTINES

Tn largest and be.t assortment ever before Of
fe ed By he sub-eriei NIB ICING thar eieh
dred varieties, from SIX cents u 800 each. Aho,
Valentine nv-opes. very elegant,
Writers
D." Cards. embroidered aud rli; together with
ever, thing necessary for full outfit tie abuvc lire
Liberal deduction, to those who buy II sell again.
Don't forget VALENTINO. Head Quarter. a
ian 23.ls MORNE,S Cnmn Hmm
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
MISCELLANEOUS.
I.,0H PnIyATg SAT-

ENOH PRIVATE SALE a sers liksa
l. 6irl. about 20 ,eur. af age ~ba i an esrrlietf
Seamsfress and " fuss setsant t. any Wishing to
purchase hei mar the cts bargain all
bs given ARMY ~ HA. II AnsHA,
t-a t3.t3f AnrtuHrrf.
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NM STITZER.
CUANO, GUANO. :

EUANO, GUANO.-in cons Quence ut the re
~ ductlon nude b, the Peruvian Agent IN the price
of Guuno, will close out stock nj s53 per 20H0
lbs, CASH Those IN wunt will pcu.e call soon ~
our quantity IS small. ". T. ANDERSON co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
For sale

COnAn in Bonds Of the South SIDE Rn Road
- OUOO Company. bearing per cent. 1t a
price thut " paw er cent. These boi- secured
by mortgage the Road md guaranteed by the civ al
Petersburg and anouhts at 23e0 aud fInH0 > d..
1r-rahlr Investment tt, cHpit~i>f..
II dts PETERS SpENi'E
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
Cloths. Furnishing Goods, &c,

1--WE subscriber has receive has Fail ami Winter
b Goo IL, consisting Il French CT tn. and Cas,i.
'nor,s OF hetu axis, very supori and ra -a.,
French Beaver Cloths aud Ca>siuelee; - h.alr
uful Brow" Oolh; do. Bl.ck-vcry 'e--su.,ahl,
Ia ladies Cl INKS
NesrinCs ui Plus. Velvet Silk. &C. &c
Irimmi - of newest st>ie nd best quality
Shirts Collars, D awels Understands. som, yer,
ee,) Hlndk'E, Clnyms. Scarf,. Stack, Gloyea Ila /
ilose.dc, Nc.
( q TIE ailor,ng department managed bS Ambrose
PAGE, who ill spare ex"itiuu cuni ne tie suits
.ict',n hc has 81 long given. WI. l. FACE.
oct II .dts ~
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
MISCELLANEOUS
Immense Stock Of New Goods,
BOUGHT AT IMPORTERS PRICES
23rd January. 1855.

NO. J. fURtlS Agent. ], At hum trnfh trip after
~ tioods and Is opening very large stock OF esety
description of Merchandise.
These goods having been bought At importers cost.
will be -od. without rcserve FOR ra.h small prn6is.
n. B. Gountr, Merchants will find this chance
to mend up their stocks.
ian s3-dt. tNO. !. prRyfs AIT
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
RECEIVING AND ON HAND {:

Dn HHDS N. q. & I Sugnr
~ 40 BIZ. Cofcc and Clarified Sugar.
80 boxes and bbs. Loaf, Crushed, and Pul
scrized Sugar,
100 iul RIO aud Laguiia Coffee
90 itps Snrerior Old iva Coffee,
- nhds Gnbn m +. Il. Mnlasses,
% bbjs n O.. Moln,,es,
90 tol~ Bar Iron. n--orltd,
> Hoop nnd Band do,
d.. Bii-terd ST cl.
g. Cast aud Shear do
10 600 lbs Bpron,
300 S,drs Sol Leat',I.
rs do. BLACK Upper do.
40 doz Gait Skins,
y 30 " Pink Ii ing do,
10 Sheer. Skins,
1900 6alcs Cotton Yarn
10 Bales Osnaburg4
50 Box Spcrm and Adamunline Candies.
so do. iiuli& Sons Patent do,
Is do. Sonp,
10 do Starch
200 kegs Nuils 3 to 20 ay,,
10 W.T. Npils,
- bbls 7 nncfs OIL
40 Peruvian Guano
200 sacks Splt.
Also
Plaid, Blecchel and Brown Domestic Calico, Linen
Drill. Bed Cords and Plough Ln,s, Win Glass aud
Puuy, Corpens, Ala =, Madder and Indigo PEPPER
Ginger and Spice, Spades. Shovc., Trace mud IaIter
CHAINS, Manure and Hay Folks Boots Shoe. aud Hat,
Iating terms. Zap 2l1) JOHN IiOLLlNS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
New Auction and Commission House.

NHE subscriber has located on Market street tw
i doors below the Posi- Office, where he intends to
carry on the Auction and Commission bu i'm IS. He
will Iii personal attention. the sul4 personal
and real estate horses, SC. He solicit cnnsgnmrnts
of goods intaaded for auction, VI ich s receive hi
prompt attention. WIN. l.. LECkIE.
ian Is
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Low Fare from Lynchburgto Richmond
THREE DOLLARS!


l. nrhbug Tor Richmond. Iti.wrcky, viz: Tuesday,
Thursday y Saturdays s = dueetI, after the
rival o the Western Passengers from LynchburR
are two nights and day the Boats, and tho.r
vino hav" hn-i in Rehnoad can without lossin.
time, 81 30 by tsking thi Fur Chprioitca
WILLIE ri weekly COACHES connect in S. nsve; leayr
Lynehbnrg Vt m, arrive ia Chm loocsvillc day
p 8OfD EDMUND DAN T. 20 II.
tutk
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31

~ FWNI0s NJ. Fnmi Lnrd- 30 Fnkns NJ
Mountain Butter, Ju1t receive und for sale b,
de- 1 - LEE 4 JOHNSON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
Bush Mountain Mill Stones.

NK7E have lHn md or u'e,ix pair oi tho.
w superior Mil Stone, lhn-r IA want would da
.,I 10 call ,oou. LEE X JOHNSON
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~ EW DRY GOODS
1 PHIbtP W. PAYNE

~ EW DRY GOODS
PHiL.p W. PAYNE
Is nov receiving VERY superior stock of FALL
md WINTER DRY GOODS consisting of every article
ut ladlrs mud Gentlrnen's Also. a large assn,
ment OF Blankets Lindsey aud ilrnvy Woolens nll of
Whlrh IA" offers on the most favorable terms II for
mer patron, and the public general spectuIiy
ltctei To cal al kYLES CORNER. MAIN ST.
sep Is dts
CHAMPAGNE WINE Champagne
y Wine Of the most approved Brands imported, in
pint and quart bottles, for sue 10y
dec 4 l. LEE & JOHNSON.
M II respectfully nsife The attention Of Contractor,
W Traicrs aud all persons wishing to purcha, -.
to still very large stock.
foIlcI Cltn and /, Satires. Lnlse,s. Blank, Is
Socks, Wool Hats, sc. dc. All nt winch We sell
II very low.
Also good Stock Ready Made Climbing, such a.
Over Coats, Pants, Vests. Shuts, DriNers aud Il
good stock Negro CT thinr, always hand reduced
uriees. STiGi.ER, NCELDEkRt \ co
dec 4 Rep copy
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VIRGINIA line Of kI.hiuomd a.

MD NEW lUhh TAUhb 81 nIs new .eF.sT
hnme line is composed of the following vessels. al
.ails from N"w-N ork every three dny- Ali owned r.
the city ot RIcbtnunG, VIZ:
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The Express aud Mail Tam tom reiersbu 4
connect at Richmond with the Trains gnirg North f,r
Washington. BnHimorr, Philadelphia aud New ok
The express trims also with tho Trains the
Virginia Central RaIoad ar Charlottesville, Staunron
&C.
Through Ticket. 'ur Washington at.........-.s So 90
= " = Baltimore nt.............. 81
- philade,phie Mt. ....-... 9 90
Cnn Nc procured ut the Ticket Office in Petersburg.
The Express trains do stop for way passengers
The Mail rains will only stop at Port Wal ha nnd
Clover lliil Junction. Half Way station and Manrhes
Ter The Accommodation trains VIII stop for WY ms.
seneers.
Fare for white nor.ons 35sChildrcn over til craad
twelve wears OF age, 81 ccs> Colonel ersans
II servants car IS certs,
Servants vii no, be pc med in fri class ars except
when ir attend nee inlnnt children sick p,-sons
absolutely requiring n r'r in which the ann
prize us tor white .crsuns VIII be charged.
A discount ct 10 cents will be nude On each far,
when tickets procured the office and L., person.
getting On the cars where M tickets sold
Servants travelling by Themselves must Ice furnished
by h.irmasers with two pi>ses, that one Gun be
retained AT the Office, aud it mpsi be expires vnte
the pass Fnl hey permitted To 90 on the Col,
N.B-1he Trains vii run by Kchmnrl Fine
IiiuS OODAMEAD, Sppf.
Ofhr, R. & =. r. 4 CO
OCT 30 dSrts
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NOTICE

4 IL persons indrhtpi To br >uhsrrih"r by bond ~
1 oren account viii priss wafd aud mai e.
my nom '"'err indugn NJ ca,o.r tr given n,
books & =, at tn s'ut :" Sti- a. McE d.i- \ 4
ca DON 7 C.fErEkS.
ucf 90.
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cTlsIISE AIuGiIT.

OWN Tspcf., 90 ans boxes aud by quantity,
Wax CArdir., .nili sir..
Matches siiii1uf sulphur
Iapers For -aie iow
J. II THOMPSON & cos
- "a D.. Nes Dr ig Store.
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COUGHS Il COLDS -Bryan's Pumnnic
~ Waters, Juirbc Drops Ayres Cherry Pectotnl.
Stibeis Cher, Exrectnrant, liasngs S,rup NnpIha,
Wistar.s Balls. W. Cherry etc etc for sale By
dec 5.d&uts Il. STABl.ER & co
HAMPHENE and Burning Fluid, just received and
~ Cor sale by no 2l-ts d. K. LYMAN.
EWARK ClDEK.-l0 bbl-. Newark Cider,
I just received consignment, which we will sell
low. jan cots WIN. T. ANDERSON & co.
THE highest price paid for Ex change the Ea
i cities by PETERS, SfENCE & co.
aug Il drs
NOR SALE. - ~ hundred Shares Lynchbnrg
i Hlse anpFu-1 insurance Stock.
IS de. 96ts PETERS. SPENCE co.
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A CARD.
CRATES, CRATES.

no her lot ut those higliy unisutd Irtcs. OF various
LA>zes and styles, Iu-t received at IT, Lynchbug
Furnace ana Range Warehouse {. =. BLISS.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1855-07-07

cen, victories over the paid Adventures
and Jesui,icAl hordes OF Northern sbo''>
uoni.m. That the deep interest felt and
taken hy the people of Missouri in the set
,l.nent of haus.s aud the decision OF tho
slavery question in 1t, - both natural m"
prouer. and that il is their night and duty
10 extend to their Southern brethren IA that
territory every legitimate and honorable
sympathy and support
Resolved, rha, we are uncomprom's'ns>
~ opposed to the political organization
commonly called the know Nothing Order,
or American party, having no sympathy
with the! secresy, their oaths. their uncon>
s,itntional designs, their religious lntoler'
nnce. their political prescription, and their
Abolition associations At the North.
Resolved. That wa hail with delight the
late signal triumph in Virginia OF the
Democratic party. and the patriotic Wings,
who o-opera,cd in achieving that result
over the Know Nothing organization, as
conclusive evidence. tina, IN the great prac
teal questions involved IN in that contest,
Southern men may honorably and sue
? rnk-iNrlN commune, WITHOUT i'Hnih W f"s'
political distinctions, TO gave the Consltu>
ton from desecraiion and the South from
being FRUSTRATED before the powers OF the
/ Northern .ana,csm and msrulc,
| Resolved. That political necessity and
the embarrassmcnts constantly arising
from our commercial relations with SPAN,
alike dictate the necessity Of The aneSa
ton Of Cuba 10 this country ut the earliest
period compatible with our national honor
aud treaty obligations
Resolved, That the Democratic and
National principles declared and set forth
/ IN the inaugural address, and annual address
ct President Pierce meet our cordial APP
prevail, aud that he Is Untitled 10 the thank
oi the country for his enforcement OF these
principles in the signature and approval al
the \cbraska.k ansas bill, his faithful exc
culion OF the Fugitive slave law, his vari'
Gus vetnes, aud other measures OF admins
ualivr policy, in conformity to those pm
ciplcs.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1855-07-07
W II. y, " NNE. IT
DRrRy FrrLr. Sec'y.

1mr Mass MEETING -OuR PARTY
Mrrp.--l'he proceeding, of the grca,
mass meeting OF the old State Rights Ds>
mocracy are on another page. and we here
cordially recommend them 10 the partv
Throughout, the State. We hope tina, every
county will speak out, and that wherever
there aye any sound Democrats h be found,
that they will assemble in the name of the
Democracy aud effect thorough orgnni.
cation TO meet the slcalthy approaches of
the old enemy, Federalism.
The democracy, according to ancien,
usage, met with open doors. and transact.
ed all their proceedings in the face OF the
public.
While we find the Know Noting party
organized--holding State convention,
and putting forth State ticket, it is our
duty to meet the crisis promptly and with
all the force and energy of the party. The
election takes place on the sixth of Aus
gust next. We have now only the small
space OF six weeks to make tho canvass.
|, is due to our cause and the gsllan, demon
Gratis Of our sister Southern States, that we
should do our duty in this hour Of danger
70 our Institutions, aud seek to place the
State Of Texas in the same triumphant
and glorious attitude with VIRGINIA! Ia
this spirit, we 60 into the canvass. and wa
have not the slightest donb. OF the result,
We shall cleo, our candidates by n greater
majority than was over polled in the State.
State GascHc.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1855-07-07
Democracy Of louisiana.

Democracy OF Louisiana.
Tho following resolutions were adopted
by the recen, Democratic State Convea
ton Of Louisiana.
1ha, the State o, Louisiana in the ludg
mcnt Of this Convention. will and ought to
resist even tas a last resorD to disruption
of every tie which binds her to the MON.
any action of Congress upon the subject
OF slavery in the Distric, Of Columhia or
IN places subject to the jurisdiction Of Com
gress incompatible with the safety, domes
tic tranquility, the rights and honor Of the
slave holding States, or any act suppress
sing the slave trade between the slave hold
ing States, or any refusal to admit as a
State any Territory hereafter applying, be
cause OF the existence Of slavery therein /;
or any act prohibiting the Introduction %
slaves into the Territories of tab sud
New Mexico or any act repeating or ma,
,erially modifying the laws in force for the
recovery of fugitive slaves.
Resolved, that we approve and endorse
the action OF our last Congress in the \e>
btaska Kansas act, and the principles ,her,
in established, aud in conformity with these
..!.,l. ~ ~ e. - a.
l,ah, ,,Ln. H., rrh IS ,ha. " y"
ins,ises !, ~ rorm Ronmh,;e,p s,a,a
ram.,,,.,,in, 9th -. ..;,,,am. -
,hor n.a, d.,,o,,,;no .,a ,n a,n';,,ad ;..,a
o,ininn nn,n oan.I C,o,,", ' ,'.;,L ,n
nu.as S,a,a. I'D N.Y., s Wv" Wv
Cnn,ros. nn a..onn, -, s,..J.. W." "an -
lo .an.. e.. ,ha a;s,n,.;s, M ~
,I.
U,;on " WV
Rn,o,so, vh., I, .e.o,d,oo. ,,i., a..
.,o,o ,a.oI,nior. ,r,ils, CO.., 49,. ,,;,,,.',
,c, IN n,r,, as.n.i,,o,. Win al .a"nI
rolja,lr n,e, !, oyery se.,ian o. ,ha W,, ""'
200 ,,s no, yill;,,, n otsl;,,o ,.;n, anv
>, La, sh,,l no, roco,ai,a aan. ' 20"
corry On, tho nrinci,Ies ,nJ ,.n,;sions ~
,hs N.h,,ss,.kansas no., ana ,ha, ,h w.
nou,o.,o,;. n,r,,n If I IT.. ..,, W" "
ali .a,,non,;co ,..;,h an... Wv ~, Wv .''
a, ,ha \or,h or ol.e,la,a ,,,., d, r'y
cow 81, 6l,v and f,t,l, ~ a. ,;o NV
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Col. I'd Clarks Letter.
Arsrr~. Texas, June ll,h, iej,

AUSTIN. TEXAS, June lth, 1900
X. W LorGurR,, ESQ;
Dear Sir! have recently seen ~ ih
Republican, aud in the Meridian asa,
rcausst that ! would become u csndldsi
Tor Governor Of the State. This f.qaf'
rnmes. feel assured from so'ne OF ~
partial friends of Harrison couri2. II D
due to them and 10 mS sell that , shoaA
notice it, aud to do 80 | must resort to %,
medium employed by them to make H.
trus, they will M readily approve my !"
swer, as they will, ! know, applaud w
reasons given for il.
will not deny that under proper c"'ut
stances | might conseu. to become e"'9'
date for the office OF Governor, u 'ho".
majority OF my fellow citizens were az
posed to bcstow /, upon me. But @'-
circumstances do not now exist
indebted to tho par,inli.y OF the p's'fa'
worth, aud faithful Executive for the o'a
orablc and responsible place bold IN "
Government Ills friendship for me ~
hi. confidence in my integrity and eAP'N
~ induced him TO confer It opo" n''' ="
| could not, to say the least, e''ee''
anything less than great """'''"
consent 10 oppose him. .l,
have not slightly conside'eo' nor g. ~,
refused obedience to this call uPo" "e !. W. n
Harrison, but my friendly AttAch','sn" u
Governor Pease, my obligation TO MN
my knowledge Of his fidelity ana o 1....y
ness, as a public servant to the ,"'. -. i,
and honor Of tho State, stand d'rseu! 49,
way Of my yielding to the wishes - n.
who would mako me his compe''%
in,erpose a barrier to my becoming ..,sa
dida,e, which no assurance OF success"
or can remove. .oun
TO my valued friends Of llsrr''o' .,,l
~. of whom | have heretofore r., ~,
many testimonials Of esteem aud eo"'o, ,..s
and vino have in this expres.'o" o. n,
desire and willingness to confer 'P..,be
the Office Of Governor, given mo ' .,eh
proo( of their good opinion and ~" ';n,,f.
incs, | desire to return my mo" "
thanks.
am very respectfully,
Your friend and o'bt se'Tsh..
EDW ARD CLARN
Ohio nap.rs state that the pfosle'... ,.t,
large crop Of grain and frui, IN INV
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ours, most respectfully,
ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS.

ilosx,sl. MrmprH.--We learn tina.
nan named Phillips living in tins county.
va, murdered on Thursday last BY three Of
Lis negroes. lie was knocked In the head
With an axe willie a' supper and expired
Immediately His wife, who belongs to n
wealthy and respectable family, has beeu
arrested ~ nm accessory 10 the murder
A. N. rnn,.er ]. undergoing examination,
10 fortear further ramfneni. - hN,r'0H
It..sid
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Mr Ssophonx's Lettcr.

We publish this week letter Of Mr.
stephens of Georgia in opposition to the
Know Nothings, aud we invite our readers
to give 1t candid aud careful perusal. The
positions of Mr.. Stephens are fortified by a
course OF reasoning which appears to US
unanswerahlc 1t ia bold independent.
bic to his head aud heart, What, though
he be a whig and as wing goes on! OF his
way, to threw out aspersions upon tie
preser, worthy Chief Magistrate. we regnrd
these As but the prejudcos Of the parlilan.
We fear not these. because the press of the
country, aud the Intelligence of the people
will coun,eract such reflections. " hat,
though as a partifsn, he may have his pref
uiices, which we do no, approve, what we
admire IN him Is, ,hat on this vital, impor,
tnnt question, Ire does not stop to inquire
whittier his party have gono--hcw they
stood in Virginia or the course they are
pursuing in Tennessee, Louisiana, aud 9TH.
ct southern States. but steps boldly into the
arena, ard declares his opposition to this
new.lnnglad and dangerous political hcresy,
We could haze found speeches aHd
letters eminnting from the most distinguish
ed democrats in the Mon, taking The same
vfsr of this Question orruui.d hv Mr.