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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Further from Cui!tornia-4rrirai Of the North
prO TirLt


The steamer Northern Light from California
arrived at New York Sunday morning. Her dates
are no later than those by the Prometheus, which
arrived at New Orleans Her specie list amounts
10 Sl70,0
Capt. Brent, of the L. S. army comes a passen-
ger.
The revolution in Central America is not sup
pressed. General Munos heads the revolutionary
party, who expects shortly to be largely renfor-
ced by Col. Walkers emgrants from California,
80 of whom sailed from San Francisco about the
middle of March. Walker and large number of
followers were secretly preparing to follow in two
ships already chartered for the purpose. 1t was
expected that Munos would effect important chan
ges in Central American affairs especially in Nj
caragua.
At San Francisco there was but very little inn
provement in the financial affairs. The miners
doing well, but very little gold was coming
forward in consequence of the scarcity of coin
The Kern river miners have been disappointed
in their expectations, and they were returning.
Disguised with the enterprise.
Meigs the forger, is reported to be living near
Talcahuana, in Chill.
An invoice of cigars valued at $4,000, Snug
gled into San Francisco, had been seized there.
Business generally at San Francisco was Ian
guild and there was but little change in prices.
The ship Morning Light and the bark Samuel
Merritt from Philadelphia, arrived at San Fran
cisco on the 18th ult.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Late a I'd Important from Merico-Grcat Sac


cess Of The ReroIutionists.
CHARLESTON, April 14.-'rhe British steamer
Clyde arrived at Havana on the 9Th inst, IN six
days from Vera Cruz, bringing advices six days
later than those by way of New Orleans. Every
thing indicates the speedy fall of Santa Anna,
Moreno's disaifection and subsequent capture
and execution were all fabulous, got up to entrap
Alvarez.
Col. Bircs was recently dscomfteda at Calores
and his whole regiment dispersed by the revo-
lutionis;4 those attempting to recross Popngan-
90 were drowned.
Governor Maxine Ortcz, whilst on the march
from Itchinean to Tchuantepec, fell into an am
buscade and his whole force of six hundred men
were nearly annihilated.
The accounts from the South favorable to
the cause of the revoutionis.s. Alvarez is
preme in Guernera and the opinion is universal
iha. Santa Anna will be obliged to fly. 1t is
also evident that the allied powers have stimua-
ted the Mexican internal c4mmotons to bring
Mexico on the other side and identify her with
C4La.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
LATE NEWS BY THE MAILS.
Later from Hdrand.-Arrirai Of the Cahdrba.-

Later from Hdrand.-Arrirai of the Cahdirba.-
Release of DR.. Peek.
NEW YORK, April l6th.-The steamer Cahaw-
ba, from Havana, with dates to the llth inst, has
arrived here.
The city of Havana is quiet, and is still garri-
soned by volunteers. Nearly all the stations
along the coast are garrsoned with regular troops.
DIR. Charles A. Peck, of New York. recently
arrested at Puerto Principe, has been released
from prison upon giving security that he would
remain in Havana until his case was decided.
Carlos Castillo has also been released and al
lowed to remain at his residence until the sailing
of the packet FOR Cadz.
Business was improving and fine qualities Of
sugar were advancing.
The L. S. steamer Princeton was at Havana.
All well on board.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Horrible Tragedy.

On Monday, the 9th inst, tragedy occurred
in Dayton, Ohio, which resulted in the death of a
very worthy man named Regain His wife had
fallen III love with n married man named James
ID. Mowry, the father of three children. Mrs.
Reagan husband her kiss Mowry, and after
that they lived most unhappily together She
determined to poison her husband after solicit
ing Mowry, who refused to do it. She was ar
rested after Regan's DEATH and made full con
fession of her guilt.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
The Imprisonment ofDr. Peek.

tee now here who were appointed by meeting
of the friends of DIR. Chas. A. Peck, who was
imprisoned in Havana by General Concha, to ask
the interference of the Government in the case.
There is much excitement here in regard to
this violatio of the rights of an American citi-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Operation of The ReciDrocity Treaty.

Osw'Eco. n. Y, April l5.-The reciprocity
treaty between the United States and England,
israpidly developing itself here. Large quaint
titles of produce have been received here since
opening of navigation, including 10000 barrels of
-four from Canada.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18

Race Betireen Lexington and Lecompte
NEW ORLEANS, April l4.-Ihe four mile race,
between Lexington and Lecompte, came off here
this afternoon. But one heat was run, Licking
ton winning and Locompte barely saving his dis
tancc. Lecompte was then withdrawn. Time:
2 minutes Fastest time ever made.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
PETERSBURG ADVERTISEMENTS.
| No. ., SPRING 1855. No. l2,
| Boilisgbrook street. Sycamore street
| MUIR Il STEVENS,

No. ., SPRING 1855. No. l2,
toilisgbrook sfrset Sycamore sfrecs
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS in China, Glass
Barthenware. Looking Gln.ses, Britannia and Plated
WIRE, Fancy Goods, &c, corner Of Bongbrook and
Sycamore streets, Petersburg, Virginia.
The subscribers receiving from Europe Of
their own importation. per ships Isaac Wright Under
wrightar, Wyoming. Constantine md Diver, q very
large stock III Goods, comprising all articles usually
found in establishments Of their kind Among which
French and English China Dinner and Ten sets,
some very fine and Of pattern mud style; also,
White Grunit" md tinted Dinner md Tea sets.
French and English China White Granite. Printed.
Willow, Marble, Flowing Blue Mulberry. Colored
and Edged Plates and Dishes China. Lava Iron Stone,
White. Granite. Listre. Mntb- Hunting Pearl Color-
cal Dipped and other st, les Of Pitchers, Basins and
Ewers, Is wis, Mugs Cofre and Tea Pots of all dcs-
c'ipons.
Tunblers. Wine Glasses, Desnnters Sayers, Nappie-
Bowls. Ceeries. Pitchers, Salts. Vinegar Peppers
Mu.t,rJs Spoon Glasses, Finger Bowls Lamps Flower
and Lamp Shades Sugars, Colleagues, Bhters Bottles,
Julcp Tubes Curtain Pins, Cup Plates Poper Weights.
Syrup Bottles. Cnndlestic =. Jars, &c
Looking Glasses--fne French Plated Mirrors Gilt
and Mahogany Frame do. SYing, Ring and Pocket do.
britannia and PLATED Ware, Tea Wnre, Cofiees.
Pitchers, Lamps and Casters.
Stone Ware oil ell descriptions; Walters, Fancy
Goo Is, &c. which they respectfully invite the atten.
ton OF the North Carolina and Virs nin merchants and
the public generally feeling confident Tint they pre-
paird offer great inducements. both in quality ot
good. a1d pric. They are determined To sell as low
any house North South
uar6 d2m MUIR & STEVENS.
n, -Parienlnr Mt cntion paid to pm king.
Lynohburs and Western Virginia Depot.
A. GARLAND. Ron'r y. LESTER,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Suifiie.

Dosrox, April li.-Mr, ellis of Salem, late
from California, shot himself dead on Thursday
evening on the steps of a grntIeman's residence
in Cambridge. He was in love with young Ia
dy in the house who refused TO marry.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18

WAsHINGroN, April l6--All the judges of the
Court of Claims are in this city, and the court will
be organized in short time.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Arrest of 4nother american in Cuba.

A letter to the Charleston Courier by the Ism.
bel states that another American citizen, Charles
A Peck, dentist, at Trinidad de Cubn was ares
ted on the 9Th, carried TO Havana, and placed in
the barracks. Mr.. Peck declares himself totally
ignorant to the nature of the offensive charged
against him His wife and mother live in New
York. The n. Y. Express says:
1--WE hear that DR.. Peck left this city March
9Th, for Trinidad, with young Cuban, about 10
or 20 years old, who had been in his office
three years, and who was the of an cxiled
Cuban. Perhaps this connection has involved
him in trouble. Mr.. Peck himself born in
Connecticut, and went to Cuba onl for his health.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
ucAM, DECLaNING-uNcLE SAM

sIG,AM' DECLINING UNCLE SAM
- having dec lined writing any notres for me
| lnye rely my young American genius h en-
able me to friends mud the public, TINT
in consequence of the expiration of the tenn OF service
of my Cook, | will suspend operations in the EATING
DEPARTMENT of INV business until the 1T OF Octobcr
daring which time will make such Improvements as
will enable offer my friends greater facilities for
GOOD LIVING than be found in this upper
country.
My entire attention will be devoted to tho service of
the BAR which shall be as heretofore, supplied with
the best Liquors and Cgar- that be hnd any where.
Nv patrons a re invited 10 FRER LuEcH, which will
be served in handsome st,le every dry a IL o'clock.
JOHN W. SMITH, Lessee
o.u2ts of Wnshinsion House Bar.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Ro,,utu T.nnd Claims.

WASHINGTON, April l6.-Between seven and
eight thousand claims for bounty land have been
received at the Pension Office here today.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Minister 10 Spain.

WAsnINGroN, April lG.-IIon. a. C. Dodge
our Minister to Spain. is now here receiving final
instructions. He will leave here for New York
this week, and thence for Madrid.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18

NJ + nre receiving every week, by express. FISH
w ING TACKLE, to which we invite the attention
of all persons wanting anything in tlat line viz:
Rods from three to six joints,
Trout rods, with tips, full mounted
Four iont rods mt 81 %,
Walking cnnc rods in and joints,
Silk. grass hemp and hnir lines, superior quality.
Gravtation, Limerick and Nhginin Hooks,
Bait nets, with or without rods.
Plain and fine reels, lndia Rubber fish bait, needles
artificial hes snoods and every Tia ng in the sporting
line nj tho Gun store w. b. & G. FISHER,
Opposite Norvll House, Lynchburg.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18

Death Of an aged Revolutionary Pensioner,
Tho Union states that intelligence has been
received at the Pension Office of the death of
Hugh Harris, a soldier of the revolution. lie
died at Jonesboro', Tennessee, on the 18th of
February, Mt tive extraordinary age of one hun
dred and ten gears. He was married to his last
wife, who is now in receipt of pension as his
widow, in the ninetieh gear Of has age
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
DONNAN d CO.,
General Commission Merchants,
Richmond, virginia..


Between RICHMOND and N. YORK.
STEAMSHIP JAMESTOWN.
s~fCrS The U. \. Mail Steamship Jamestown,
'assss1ss.in cnmmanl Of Capt Lrwis fanaIsn leaves
New York regularly. every SATURDAY afternoon, at
2 a clock Tor Richmond She will not TAKE any freight
from City Point She leaves Richmond, regularly
every TUESDAY nftcrnaon ut o'clock, for New ORR
Those desiring ship by her mus, have their goods
hers Monday Passengers desiring tn take this shp
here, have State Room secured by addressing us
by mail.
Tho ROANOKE. Capt. SKrssrR, stops u, City Point
wlnrc she will land and receive freight, Both tho
Jamo,towp and the Rn,noke cevc aud land pessen
gers nj CITY Point nni Norfolk.
lUDLAM 4 WATSON.
tnn,o y Richmond. Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
Lntcst Design of su,n.mcr Mnmlle.
HtFHDTtNh lloyd ThTrTTgrhr0f COPY.
NNTAIk! WAKi-ATTENTlO SOL

w nToo - Min ~ - ~ n 'a1nI VN uIr,ytv
LAND WARRANTS.-The Soldiers of the War of
1872 their legal representatives,, can emil ON me and
get the additional quantity nj Bounty Land coming to
them also, the wild Of the soldiers OF the levou
iionary Come one, nll-therc is enough for
each. enough for nj
BE crqaire fr the undersigned il you wish
your cnms properly attended Co. fpr have just received
from Head Quarters all tho necessary rolls nud docu-
m.ns to establish your claims; you have nothing to
10 but to come to me md get your warrant Tor which
| will pay you the highest cnsh price.
mar12 t. l.. w. GRAY Agent for Clnims.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
For Rent.

For kSent.
vVNHE su scribcr having made arrangements to leave
l. the city, wishes rent the house and lot where he
lives for the remainder of the year. For ap
oily to myself, or Mr. Henry l. Brown.
aug ldts &C. WINGF1ELD.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
RumOr Of a Uar Nth Spain.-coneentratiOn Q r

hnmoT o. 0dr riih Spain Concentration Of
Troops in Florida.
Under this head the New York Evening Post,
OF Saturday, tells us that prominent merchant
IN Louisville, Ky, an intimate friend of the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury. has advised his cores
Pohaents OF the receipt of letters from "a high
'"uice at w ashlngton. assuring him that there
"!ft De tedr 5ettreen the Omitted States and Spain
'i'h'n sirfy or ninety days that the Cabinet
was divided but that the war party would pre-.
vail and advising him to arrange his business.
whieh Is very extensive, speedily as possible
The gentleman from whom the Post derives
inns information also communicated the following
intelligence derived from an officer of the Uni
tea states army, who protested 10 have been ad-
vised with, upon the matter to which it relates,
and which gives FEASIBILITY, if not probability,
to the rumor above referred 10. He says
''While the difficulties with Spain were most
promising of trouble, under the Soule regime. our
Government quietly concentrated several thou
sand troops in Florida, convenient for embarka-
ton, and actually loaded one or two sailing ves-
sells with heavy guns and ammunition, and had
them ready near at hand. The port in Cuba was
selected at which they were to land
The plan was, with the regulars, to run across
to this port, which could be done in n few hours
surprise and seize IT, throw up earthworks with
all speed TO defend tho position by land, with
fleet sufficient To keep the port open. Thus sit
uated they were to call for volunteers, and ten to
fifteen thousand would arrive in week, self urn
ed, and of the iiercest quality, They were then
to move with all dispatch upon the principal points
of the island. Quitman and some others were in
the secret. This was the programme.
such was the position Of affairs when that
singular ruinor came up that tho Cabinet had
changed its policy, and henceforth was TO be pa
cihc. Whether this last position was II further
ruse, mere blind, the result must show. One
thing seems eertain-the Government does not
show the expected activity in respect to the Sioux
campaign. They are tardy aboutit Only
twelve or fourteen hundred troops are assembled
at Jefferson Barracks, and ii may be that the new
regiments will have another destination yet"
(llow much Importance deserves to be attach
ed to all this report we cannot say. 1t is under
stood by the Posts correspondent that the ''hgh
authority IN Washington" is Mr.. Guthrie.)
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18

NEW CONCEKN-Tho undersigned having
/ associated Themselves together under the style and
firm of WHrE e. JoRDAs, would respectfully inform
the clizens of Lynchburg all surrounding counties,
that they have taken tie Store Room doo- below
the Warwick House, for the purpose of conducting the
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS
business j. that iheypre rece pit OF a large N
b,autilu stock of Spring Goods. We call the non
of the ladies. particularly pretty and well select
ed stock If Dress Goods
HUGH WHITE.
apll6.ts 4. G. JORDAN.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
HAT WAKEmOUsE. s,eAnonn ST., =

iii N "NRTUVUSH1, pftA"UNt bT''
j PFTrRsBuRG, NIRGtNIA.-Sp1ig lS55.-6A
The subscrbc,s respectfully announce TO the Merch-
ants of yrginir nnl North Carolina, that t'ey
nrc receiving their supplies for the season,
md tcir assortment (Which large and varied) will
be com rlete in few DAYS.
Their Goods, more Of which purchased from
JoLber-. but from Manuin turets aud Importers will
compare iavorably in quality and prices, with those of
ANY JobLing House In the Northern cities.
We beg To assure our friends and the public OF res
newell efforts. part to deserve their avors aud
maintain the reputation of our house. We invite Merch-
nnts who going further North, make their Spring
pure emil and examine the quality and prices of
our goods mnrg T. MAJOR ~ MOORE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18

rAUTION.--Asan unauthorye ed person has been
" crdeayoriRg 10 collect some of my accounts, evil
IDENTITY having stolen them and not knowing how many
ho may he in possession Of deem my duty to caution
the public against paying money due to me- TO any other
person persons except myself MIR. Robert y. Elan
or Mr. John NJ. Miller | shall acknowledge other
reripis, fmnrl6ts WIN. A. MILLER.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18

NTOTiCE.-Th4 is to notify all whom il mnY
I concern that, | do not consider mys,lf co..
partncr with MIR. SAMUEL II. SMILEY in keeping the
Hotel known tho Cabel House. in Lynehburg, and
that | VIII be responsible for no debts OF contracts
unless made by me individually.
mile dlws,3l- JAMES NJ. PAMPL1N.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18
4 FOREIGN and DOMESTIC q
ViIcayy and Fancy Hardware, eA

" N q l. T. s 4 l. T. 4 n d n T. II A l.,
Spring, lS55-Main Street, Lynchburg. ia.
We have just received supply Tor the Spting, of
Hardware, Cutlery, Guns. Pistols, Hunting Tncke.
Building Materials, Carpenters, Milwrights and
Smith Tools. Farming Utensils. Canisgo and Buggy
Trimmings, Saddlery, Shoe-mnkers Findings. Floor md
Table Oil Cloths, Plated Goods Window Cornce and
Shades, Wood and Willow Wnre, housekeeping
articles Of most every description Fishing Tncle, &c,
&c; which renders stock the extensive nnd
desirable have yet offered for public favor, and
embracing greater variety than my in the Stnte.
Those de,rng purchase will find superior class
of good4, md satisfactory prices; and all VIII, wish
merely many articles that are entiye'y neir,
shnll take great pleasure in showing.
aIl lo.d&cts SIMPSON & BRO
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-18

OTECE.-Wili nrriye in lynchburg on the l9th
" inst 100 head Of three and four yenr, old MULES
This lot OF stock is well suited To Farmers md Tenn
sters Ironnasters, &c. They cnn be seen Ut the
stables of Mt Cemns, far day only, ard will he
sold at fair prices, and on accommodating terms
milo t. LEE g. OSERLEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-27
P0ETRY Y
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From tie Louisville Democrat.
The Dead.


The Dead.
Where are the dead ?-the lovely ones who parted
From our bright home like cherished summer
flowers
Where are the dead 2-the pure, the faithful
hearted,
Whose love made beautiful liie's saddest hours?
The spirit of the friend, who lies before me-
In deaths cold arms. pale, spiritual. aud tair--
OH is it towering in affection o'er me,
A blessed angel in the sea OF air
Where is that spirit? 1t is gladly flying
Away to Heaven, along It's SHINING track,
And o'er our sorrows Is 1t s'ghlng,
And does it pause and look in sorrow back.
Is il detained upon its way to Heaven,
A lovely lingerer. in the upper air9
NV aching heart is with the wild thought riVen-
Where are the spirits of the dead ? oh where
look around on the familiar places
Where they have been, but they are here no
more
I meet no more their kind aud lovely faces,
The music of their tones for me il o'er.
dresm that am near the loved departed,
And forget that they are cold and dead;
I hold my heart. and with my glad lips parted,
| listen fOndly for their coming tread.
And in the stiffness of the twilight lone,
When slowly steals the hush of evening on,
/ close my eyes and think, hear each toue
That made life music in tho days agoae!
The dead are uear-then why should be lonely
have kind watchers o'er me night and day;
They bear me up with arms OF loving kindness,
They point to Heaven, and smiling, "lesd the
way"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-27

A VENERABLE MINIsTER.-FATHER SAWYER
AT THE HONS OF HIS CHILDHooD.-This rever-
end gentleman is in his l00.h year, having been
horn on the 9th of October. 1855. At the sollc-
itation of friends he was invited by Ex-Governor
Peters. who is now 81 years old himself, to visit
his native town of Hebron. Connecticut. On
Friday of last week he arrived at Hebron. On
the evening of his arrival, being asked if he was
fatigued after journey of some four hundfU
miles from Maine, he said : CAS- for being Ia
,igued. if occasion required it feel that | could
stand up and talk to the people for three-quarers
of an hour" He LEFT Hebron when twelve years
of age, and only two persons remain of those VINO
Inhabited the town when he left It, Last sun
day. before going into the pulpit in the morning
he baptsed four children. He preached all day:
and preached well. His text was, sis 1t wei
with thee 90 Said he: at is now ninety-nine
years since my good father and mother brought
me to the meeiing-house upon this green to give
me ND to God. in ordinance Of baptism. have
come back. after almost one hundred years, to ad
minister the same ordinance 10 some OF the chill
dren of the same church. and TO inquire, is it wei
with YOU ?'n Father Sawyer's extreme age has
mt nothing out of joint. He feels and acts il
per feet harmony with the present generation. 4
holy influence surrounds him and goes with hin
wherever he goes.- Connecticut Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-06-27

him but from the insoIent iests of Echines. He
is represented as of unyelding fxedness of Pqr-
pose; man whom neither the factions of the
people, nor the clamors of the aristocratc party,
nor the gold of Macedonia could move from the
career Of disinteresied patriotism. Arriving at
early manhood he found an object worthy of the
employment Of his @ and remained en- true to pd" it in
on embassies. in exile, and in death. He was an
ardent lover of liberty, smitten also with true
passion for glory. Moreover, in spite of his per
severcnce he was naturally timid. When he
was presented at,he Court of Phillip he is said
to have been embarrassed, and to have shown no
proof Of his greatness. When called from the it'
the camp he was not at once capable of direct
irq the battle. He was accustomed never to ad-
dress the Atheniaas except after careful prepara
ton yet on great occasions he was sometimes
raised beyond himself, and if excited and comPell,
ed TO sneak. he did it as it were by inspiration and
with irresistible force All these things are traits
of the melanchOlic temperament.