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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

The TAXES Of the state will have to be raised
one hundred per cent by the Legislature now in
session, in order to meet liabilities already exist
ing, without the expenditure of dollar in the
way of appropriation. A considerable portion
OF this increased taxation will 60 to meet the de-
felt in last years receipts-thc remainder to de-
fraying the expenses of government. paying in
terest on the public debt, meeting appropriations
heretofore ordered &c Mr.. Wise talked brave
'ly about making the people ''groan" and they,
good, easy souls, smiled on and cheered him.
What seemed to them only daring joke is like
sly to come to pass, even without the aid of Mr.
Wise. Doubling the taxes, already enormous
by.a single Legislative acts joke that will make
them laugh out of the other side of the mouth if
it does not literally make them 'groan." Blu,
when Mr.. Wise comes in with his schemes foi
making a railroad to every mans plantation and
scattering academies and colleges, like stumps
in a new ground, all over the state, the groan-
ing will swell into long, big angry howl tina,
will sh AXE the hills. What then will become
of the Democracy!
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
The American " miaatng Convention

The American n rrinating convention
hir George W Moore. President Of the Amer
lean State Council of Virginia. rs our
readers are aware, has addressed notice
requesting Congressional District Con
ysntion to be held in each District of the State.
to nominate one delegate to represent said Dis-
,rict in the National Convention. 20 be
held in Philadelphia. the 22d Of Febru-
any, ls56. to nominate candidates for the Pres
idency and Vice Presidency of the United
States-ihe meetings 20 be held on or before tho
9Th Of January, 1856 We do not know
how far the councils may feel under obligation IL
obey this mandate. Our opinion is that there will
be no National Convention in Philadelphia on the
22nl OF February--or if one. that IT will not
make nominations. The expression of sentiment
in favor of later day has been almost unani-
nous, and we much doubt whether the Amer
lean party and its friends would feel bound by
any nomination made under such circumstances.
Besides this the Convention which met this
city last October recommended the abolition Of
the present peculiar organization Of the Amer
ienn party, and appointed central committee in
Richmond. TO supersede the authority Of the
President of the State Council. II under
stood the State Council would meet about the
middle Of January to act upon these matters
That action should be had before delegates
appointed for, otherwise, none but sworn mem
bers Of the order cnn be chosen delegates, or
have any agency in their election Il result which
would not be satisfactory 10 those excluded
Nor do we think delegate from eaeh Con
gressonal District enough TO represent fully the
feelings and preferences of the people. We
tn: ow out these suggestions for the consdera.
ton Of those to whom the notification Of Mr..
Moore is addressed
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
Death of a f5rmer Citiz en- of I.ynohburg

The recent news from California brings the
following painful intelligence in regard to the
death Of Hon. Isaac u. WALL, n prominent citi-
zen of that State aud II former resident OF this
city Mr. Wall left Gynchburg some years age,
when quite young man. for the more stirring
scenes Of the Northwest, whence he went us n
pioneer 10 California Since the organization of
that Territory into Slate,he had taken prom-
nent stand of its most useful aud cner-
getic citizens. We sincerely lament the sad
termination of career so full of promises:
Hon Iseac u. Wn!l, Collector of the port of
Monterey, aud T. :. Williamson, officer of
the county Of Monterey, were murdered the
Ioih instant The first reports received
here by express and telegraph. and produced hn
intense sensation throughout this community
Messrs Wall and Williamson were on the road
from Monterey to san Louis Obspo, and were
assassnnied when about p miles from the for
mer place. They were both shot through the
head from bchind-the wounds being apparently
made by rifles Wall had upwards of 81 900 in
a belt upon his person; and Williamson $3.50,
also in IA belt. None of the money taken,
! from which all inference is drawn that revenge
was the motive IT the assassination. II may
be, how ever, that the murderors Intended rob
! berry, but were alarmed before they accomplished
their object, and to this hypothesis there is some
evidence, TO wit that Wallis saddle bags were
opened and his papers sirewn about; his pistol
was stolen, rs alsb was a ring which was taken
from hi finger.
Mr.. Wall was member Of the Legislature in
1852 and 1853 and IN the session OF the latter
year was Speaker Of the General Assembly
When President Pierce came into power he was
appointed Collector of the District of Monte
rey. which office he held up to the time of hi,
death. lie was well known Throughout the State
and had host of ardent friends. At present
there is mystery hanging over this tragic oc
currence which time only can clear up. A par
tv Of outlaws, presumed to he connected will
the murder, were traced to the Salinas river
where they made stand TO resist an arrest from
party of men who were in pursuit of them. 4
fight ensued, in which two of the pursuing par
ty were killed and two wounded, according t.
the account received by telegraph from Sar
; jose, although subsequent advices represent thai
; but ono killed. The whole country roun.
about Monterey j. in state Of great excitement
and determined 10 arrest the murderers. The,
cannot possibly escape. = San Francesca 1aper
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HIlLS pASSEIl.

The following bills were passed.
\ bill for compeusnting j. VI. H. Brunett, clerk
Of select committee-aye 81. noes none,
Bill for the relief of Robert Cox and others
of Lee couniy--ayes 81 noes |.
\ bill for the voluntary enslayement oil Tree
negroes, coming up on It's second reading, an a
mendment was offered by Mr.. Deneale, and dis
aussed by Messrs Deneale, Jones. Thomas and
Johnson; when on motion of Mr.. Johnson, the
bill was laid on tho table; in order to afford an
opportunity for farther amendments.
bill authorizing the Va Central Railroad
Company to shorten lis road between Richmond
aud Charlottesville was, on motion Of Mr. White,
laid upon the table. ia order that he might offer
certain amendments.
A bill Incorporating the Valley Railroad Turn
pike Company. being upon its second reading,
laid on the table, on motion of Mr.. Thomas, to
afford him an opportunity to offer certain amend
mcnts.
bill increasing the capital stock Of the Cen
trial Railroad Company read second time
and ordered to be engro~sed for a third reading.
The Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire ltail-
road bill was laid on the table torfurther amend
Inents.
\ bill concerning the Northwestern Virginia
Railroad Company was laid np1n the table.
\ bill to incorporate the Merchants INSURANCE.
of Richmond. and II bill to Incorporate the Dime
Savings Bank of Wheeling, and other bills. were
ordered to be engrosesd and read third time
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

FRANCIS p. BLAIR, the once famous and po-
tent organ of democratic administrations, has
announced his adhesion.to the Blacs- Republican
party, Of which Seward is the head. Not many
years ago, Martin Van Buren, administering
the affairs of the government. and Francis p.
Blair directing the policy of the party. In
those days,as now,the Democratic leaders of the
South we're deludng the people with the pre-
tence that their party alene were worthy to be
trusted with the guardianship of sothern inter
ests. Martin Van Buren, was a Northern nan
with Southern feelings. and Francis p. Blair
was unimpeschable and Immaculate. We may
judge from their present position what their real
sentiments then were, and learn from the deduc-
ton how far it is safe to trust the endorsements
and protestations Of Southern democratic lead
ers. What assurance haven that Pierce and
Forney are not now at heart what Van Buren,
and Blsif have shown themselves to be!
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

THE LEGISLATURE is cutting out a large
amount Of work, more than il can possibly finish
in the time allotted by the Constitution Thus
far. Il large prcponderance of the propositions
the Treasury. Oar people are not sufficiently
disposed to help themselves. \ wrong scni-
mentis dangerously prevalent among them. Like
the lazy teamster in the fable. they call upon
Hercules before they put their own shoulders to
the wheel Millions If dollars nre begged for
purposes altogether local. Petitions are pour
ing in for means 70 build bridges across creeks.
and construct nreabarhoud roa3-. for which the
State can be ~ more hooked II with proprietv,
than she can be called - repair the fences or
drain the meadow. Il fbe farmer. Some works
are # benefit 90 'be alo.o state. aud cannot be-
constructed uiths4. iae aid # the siaie-but
they are fever than i commonly supposed Even
in opening railroads. the State is expected to
do t." much. Tie people living nlong them
have not shown a libaraiity and sense of Justice
towards other sections at all commensurate with
the advantages they receive. We could give
snmc striking illustrations without going far
from home but the time may not be appropriate for
such references. In tn present condition of the
finances and credit Of the State, however, it is
hardly to be feared that the Legislature will net
improvidcntly.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

The residue If brooke county. in relation to the
keen;n, af IL poor, and to amend the charter Il
the said town. A bill to incorporate the t"wn OF
Orange. bill fer the relief Of Il. L. Crabb.-
bill incorporating the Virginia Savings Bark
in the city of Richmond. A bill Ia incorporate
the Louionn Agricultural Institute.
Bills were considered in their early stages
and several ordered to their engrossment.
On motion of Mr.. George, the House adjourn
ed
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
Tn 9 Usury Laws.

The Baltimore Patriot says, 1.-The practical OPP
Grafton of repeal ofthe usury laws is to bring
money into mercantile use when money is most
needed, to lower the current rate of interest when
money is plentiful TO increase it when it is scarce
but yet to keep it far below the extortonate de.
mands which are made by those who violate the
existing law, and charge the borrower heavily for
the risk they assume. The truth is that if man
needs money in his business, he must either have
it. or fail TO fulil his engagements.
1t is better in most cases that he should obtain
it, even at a comparative high rate. because the
evils attendant upon his f,ilue do not end with
himself, but extend themselves to his creditors.
and beyond them-s0 intimately j. the soIvency
OF one mercantile man connected with that of
Others. through all tho ramidcution oftra,,e.-
The failure of one house, in good standing. lnay
involve twenty in similar disaster The SUI
port OF that house in a crisis may. and IN most
cases will sustain intact the credit Of ALL Bnt
the usury laws lead to other and still more scri !.
Gus complications. If merchant does not sue.
coed in obtaining such accoinmo atons u. be re-
qures, at the legal rate If interest or from hose
who are disposed to make him pay exorbinn,ly
for the risk they are supposed to run, he must
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
A r.eprieye.-we do not refer to repriev

Heprieve.Wo do not refer to repreye from capitai
punishment There slow torture from which respite IS
equally desirable dyspepsaa word in whitehall
the horrors Of indigestion summed up TO the sufferers
painful and haraSng disease can hold out not only
hopes but the certainty immediate relief aud pera
neut cure tonic cordial and Alternative principle IN
TiooAands German Bcrs, which inevitably arrests and
changes of the stomach and the secetive
gaus removes diease health Prepared
by pr C. N. Jackson. Philadelphia. See advertisement
deed
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
Ehe WORTH. Enir Of an Nn.ion..-Amons !,

noticeable things exhibition at the crystal Palace,
the contribution of New pills from the Laboratory DR. j.
G. Aver the autorof the widely known aud valued Cherry
pcct"d. As is Against the regulations of the Pal
admit quack medicines this tact shows that his
remedies placed in category by the authorities In
deed before keoNn that his Pect0ral highly
pecaedb by sci iihe and lately that lis Pills
held great estimation by those deeply learned in the
boa art YrYf RefJrq Mss
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Carriers connected with this Office have no
authority In soil or dispose papers save to dehY-
them regular city subscribers No papers are put INTO
their possession for any other purpose
Fall adc. is55.-Mcrchants and busin ess megener
ally are informed they get Bheads Storebs Pia
cards Business Cards Labels &C. executed neatly, eeapy,
and expediiinuslv the VTRGINIAN" JOB PRINTING rs
TABLIsiiNENr FIRST Alley, Lypchburg, Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

. AMENITIES OF WAR The Journal de Con
stantnope pnhlishes 'etter of III ! ltA,in which
we read.-1he Fr"neh troops are ol'pesi'e the
Russians along the whole line Of the Tchernaya
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

The pub cautioned against another counterfeit which
has lately made appearance called w b. Fafres Arabian
nment the most dangerous Of all the cuGnerfeis because
his having the OF Farrell will buy in good faith,
without the knowledge that counterfeit exists and they will
perhaps only discover their when the spurious mixture
has wrought its evil effects
The genuine article is manufactured only by H. G. Farrell
sole inventor and proprietor and wholesale drug gs No. IT
Main street PEORIA Illinois whom all applications for
be addressed BE you get it with the letters H.
e. before Farrells, thps-H c. FARRELLS-,nd his sigma
the wrapper, all others coUutcrfeits.
Sold by II. STABLER & Co. Druggists,
Lynchburg,
and by regularly authorized agents throughout United
States.
q Price % and 30 cents and 81 per bottle.
~ Agents wanted in every town, village and hamlet in
the United States in which is not already established
Address H. g. Farrell above accompanied with good refer
rmCe as 10 charArtcr respnns. blltv nov 2OdGciN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

TEakeT'- Premium Ri,fers.-NoTicE FOR ofItfR
many individuals in this and other sections OF these
State suffering with diarrhea and and fever rs per
cure many most respectable citizens nave
adopted BAKERS PREMIUM BITTEis SO well
known for great with aids which have proved
uevrfalng remedy We have been told by several gentle
heard Of of darrhna and
fever patient had been using Bakers Btter through
the summer and months The proprietor will always
rant cure medicine named whcn in
Hundreds certificates have been published putting forth the
virtues o this Invaluable medicine
Below read certificates of our well known citizens:
RICHMOND. September :, le5J
take great pleasure tcstying the of BAkERs
PREMIUM BlrTERs remedy for obstinate indgos;i
lief Of the attacks dyspepsia aud headache and by ter
have useR ped my annual attack OF chuls.
+. j. BOGGS.
Pastor of Union Hill Station
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
RICHMOND. September %. ls.,.,.

RICHMOND, September p, Ie0l.
certify that bottle of Bakers Premium Bitters To n
Young friend last spring, who suffering much with
ague lie had succeeded in breaking the chs by
quninc but they continued to return
intervals uutil Btters. After taking bottle
lis chill left him and have since returned
Y. BARGAMIN.
~ Every family should keep few bottles on hand
Price 80 per bottle
For sale in Lynchburg by Srother Whitehead r. Stabler
& IN / II Sony nd 4 a. Ia lee
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA
SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. TO- 1855.
The senate was called to order by Lieut.. Gov.
Leake. Prayer by Rev. DR.. Moore.
Mr.. Logan, from the Committee on General
Laws. reported bill making an appropriation
for the Virginia Historical Society. Also, bill
incorporating the Ashton Institute.
Mr.. Thomas, from the Committee on Courts,
reported bill concerning increase OF compensation
of witnesses in criminal cases attending from be
yond the limits of the Stnte.
The amend of the oct Of May %, 1852, con
corning the terms of the Circuit Courts.
To declare more clearly the Limitation of ac-
actions of dclinue.
Mr. Dcneale, from the Committee on Roads,
reported the following bills.
To amend the act in reference to the Gllner,
Ripley and Ohio Turnpike Company.
10 authorize loan 10 the james River and
KaBawha Company;
Incorporating the Quillansyille and llansonyille
Turnpike Company;
For loan tn the Roanoke Valley Railroad
Company.
To improve the navigation Of the Monongahela
River.
To incorporate the Back Creek Valley Turn
pike Company.
To increase the capital stock Of the Richmond
and Danvlle Railroad Company, and authorize
the extension Of their road 10 some point ON the
Virginia and Tcnnes~e Road;
T. construct n Turnpike Road from Water
Lick Depot to some point on the Valley Turn
pike.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

BY Mr. Saunders: For permitting iiduciaries
To vest money in public securities.
BY Mr.. Saunders; For amending the law
concerning deeds Of trust to require that after
the death of the grGuor they shall he enforced al
mortgages.
Mr.. Harris. from the Committee to examine
the Clerks Office. made report.
On motion Of Mr.. Thomas. the bill to author
ze tho issue of Coupon Bonds in plac, of such
bonds when lost taken up; and being amen
dcd, was ordered to be engrossed q rend a third
time
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

apECIaI pREWa,-5I At M

. 10 eFESEAII a'tssWse N It III
&SsGN VIRGINIA STATE AGRICUL1I Ri F1&
kTgf1iit AND DIPLOMA AT TIE UNION AGlICl
.htfRitI II RAJ FAIR. at Petersburg. FI$E ~
f3J<L BILE WORK. which is "a sufficient eHasaJ ee Ola
Mn MARBLE WORK can be done as vel il his
,Hf,,t 5 in any other
EjTN Those in want Will liccse call and exam in p
~ extensive assortment have always ga b. ID saa
- American and polished Italian MAlEBiEAN
UMENTS, TONES, HEAD and FOOT STONES. &c.
the planost to the most costly, at Northern prices
= Particular attention paid to orders from road
mail.
= Book Of Designs can be at my Office
. Inscription Books sent to any wishing + bnr
of
- Terms cash delivery. Call or addrs
s-ts JNO. B. GADDESS. LluahHrg 3d.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

EHEAP EJEE.-CoiSe. of excellent quaHI
~ can be had at the Lynehburg Gas Works at H.. Iii, -
price of II per bushe Il is greatly suqcra az
Gle Of Coal for stoves and cooking ranges it us 4
fire and will not burn out the CRATE Hs os lar d
By several years II ignifes easily makes eAf ri IN
pleasant fire and does inurc furniture. Try lev '
els by way Of experiment. ALFRED HoiIEk
dec l2aiftlst jan Supainf ne,ie
O. FOR RENT-Ehe twO-ssory Brick bou>
- opposite VIM. T. Andersons Church s'rarf, / So
the occupancy of Mr.. John G. Hamilton Psss. ss5n f
January, 1856. Apply to Laey & Terry
dec l3.dtlst ian--i.6pc opv T. ECHOGN
d. FOR 1sESE-ssevcrni Offices and aoigi"
k.I ROOMS, the stores of Il. X. Watkins an j.
Arnistcad Apply to Mr.. Watkins Mr.. Arhi.te5d ..
thu undersigned. ldec l2.dtlst Jan 5. II. EAlll.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

At0ifee and sugar
~ $50 bags prime Rio Coffee;
100 bags Laguyra do
80 bags old Java do
10 hhds. \. o. aud St Croix Sugar
so bbls. best Coffee Sugar
dec Its LEE & JoHHst
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

The valuable property contained IN the alov
will he distributed Among thu ticket holders ia 'efIfle
Liberty in Bedford county, Na. tie 23d da e WBW
ls56 under our immediate M criut,ndeuee - teHfzsr
w. NJ. 81 kWELi,
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, WASHINGTON sa0Ysn -,

ltHRiSTnAs PA ESENTS.-Thc ladies an
~ respectfully invite To call and examine our os'
of Useful and ornamental articles gIong S
Work Boxes rich bohemian Jewel Boxes Terra Gotta c
Stands Puff Boxes Bohemian GobctS; fine Frnneb - s"r
and Coognes; fine China Cups and Saueers Card Pa II
Smelling Bottles Sc &c We trust they viii be ab IN %
ect something from H., many articles on hand at ~ ST.
j. II. THOMPSON 4 ra.S
dee lld&cf New D9f,, =
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-15

aeEEIEss Va COOKING RANGES AND ho
L AIR FURNACES.-Ihe Virginia Mechanics in- ~
sutc Tor lea, awarded 10 Joseph fauar Brckafe "a
Union Hill, Richmond, first Premium tor CuOhlA" go
RANGES
take this method TO inform my friends and the Ie'li
Lynehburg, that shall remain here about Two Weehs
in want of of ihe best Cooking Ranges either Tor mum
economy, or durability, ales Patent Hot Air UNI,
be supplied by addressing lac by letter through tAc losl
or by leaving their orders with MIR G. w Valentine On
street. or Alexander Simpson, they see me al
new Tavern near tie Depot. orders from the count ,
ted. JOSEPH FARRAR, Agent lot
Union Range and Yales Patent Caioiie f"Fn''''
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-30

CONGRESSIONAL NoMINEE.-The name of our
much esteemed friend, the Hon. BANNoN G. TH1B-
oDAUx, Of the parish Of Terrebonne, is spoken Of
in connection with the stationef Representative in
Congress from this District Mr. T. served two SEES
sions in Congress from this State, and was one of
the first who proclaimed himself in favor of Native
American principles in the Halls of our National
Legislature. Few men in Louisiana are better read
than Mr.. Thibodaux; and fewer still better under
stand the working Of our Republican form of
Government Mr.. 7, has many claims which should
ensure him warm support-in again sending him
to represent the people of the Second Congressional
District at the seat Of the National Government
May they be duly considered and weighed by those
whose province it shall be to select one from
among the people.