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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

GENERAL SHIELDS, it is said is about to emf
CRATE 10 Minnesota OF Iowa. 1t is still supposed
that the new Brigadcr-Generaship created by
tho last Congress will be tendered him by the
President but it is not certain that after SO long
n drlny he will deem the honor worth accepting.
1t is very well understood among politicians that
his appointment is withheld till after the Virginia
elcction-thc President being afraid of exciting
the American feeling still further by acts of ia
vortisn towards foreigners We suppose Gen.
Shields is qualified for the post-certainly he
has the courage to fight, whether the skill to lead
or not-but it does not follow that there are no
Americans ms we'll or better qualified and in all
respects as deserving. If there is to be diserimi-
nation. why should it be against those born under
our flag Snch has been the policy of the De-
mocratic managers in too many eases and this
is one of the causes which have given birth to
the American movement
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

EW CONGERN.-Tho under,i,n.d h.v;na
associated themselves together under the STYLE and
hr'n o WHITE y JORDAN, would respectfully i,for,,
the citizens OF Lynchburg arl surrounding coun,ie
that they hive taken the Store Room doors hell
the Warwick House for Inc purpose of conducting the
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS ~
business g. that they ire now in recent Of large & ,o.
beautiful stock OF Spring Goods. We call the attenton
of tie ladies. particularly, pretty and we'll select
ed stock of Dress Goods.
HUGH WHITE.
hPlio-a ]. G, JORDAN.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

The late sweeping victory in Portsmouth has
done more than any other event to alarm the
friends of Mr. Wise. The result shows u change
of nearly five hundred in a locality where the
power of the federal government could be brought
to bear with more force than any where else in
Virginia. That the government through its otli-
oias and minions did all it could to repress and
turn back the effort in behalf Of American prin.
ciples is attested 10y statement of the Norfolk
Beacon. Thirty or forty master, workmen, it
says, were appointed on the Democratic commit
tee of vigilance, 10 watch American voters. The
Beacon continues:
Just think of it What greater insult could
be offered TO native working men than that tho
office holders who dispense the patronage of tho
government in the navy yard should be appointed
to watch them at the polls! What better evil
dence of the corrupt means resorted to under the
eye of the government to clinch we'll as clutch
the spoils is wanted The day is not far distant
when the American party viii demand the dis
missal of every office holder who nterferes in
our elections, aud their voice will be too potent
to pass UNDECIDED"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

WHAT SAM" DID IL AMHERsr.-We under
stand that one day last week, Floyd l.. White
head Of Nelson held forth to a large and proms-
cuous assembly of the people of the lower part of
Amherst, upon the enormties of Know Nothing
ism. Mr.. Whitehead spoke we understand about
two hours with very doubtful success when Mr..
II. Loving politely requested him to conclude
his remarks as there wa n gentleman present
who wished to reply. Whereupon Mr.. White
head informed him that the meeting was Demo-
cratic. aud that no discussion was allowable. Up
on this Mr. Loving remarked that as San could
not be heard he would please retire, aud all but
10 left the tremendous oratDr and ''the party to
their solitary and painful duty of apIndng "A
cnuse that is fnst sinking lower and lower ia the
region roundabout, aud thrnug bout the STATE.
l.igon's majarity in Nelson aud Amherst will he
50 very large that we fear Ia name il. 1t will
exceed the most sangunr antlcpHtona Of Sans
friends. Charlottesville 4drocdte
MURDER AND ARsoN.-A correspondent of the
Dispatch gives the following particulars of the
horrid affair which occurred mt Buckingham c.
II. last week
The fire occurred ON Sunday night last. and on
Monday morning an investigation OF the crenm-
stances attending it was had The charred corpse
of young Chenault found lying in the spot
where the bed stood, and it is believed that he
was murdered without having time to offer any
resistance or give the alarm lie was sick at the
time of the Occurrence. The body OF young
Dean found behind the counter, or rather his
bones; for he completely burned up
Four slaves and two white men, named Taylor
and Garnet, have been arrested and lodged III
Jail. Two of the slaves have confessed to hay
ing participated in the murder and arson-the
other two stoutly deny it,
al owl 81
tho white men, who will be brought up for exam
nation.
CANDIDATES FOR TIE LEGISLATURE. Maj. b.
DYCHE is the democratic candidate for the House
of Delegates, in Morgan, and LEMUEL NANoRs-
DALI his know-nothing opponent.
The Berkeley democrats have nominated Mes
! srs. RICHARD d. SEAMAN and JNo. b. HoGE for
the House. FRANCIS YATES, of jefferson, is the
democratic nominee for the Senate from that dis
trct.
ACCIDENTAL public meeting Saturday
night, in Petersburg, Mr.. Joseph Delano acct
dentay let his pistol fall from his pocket to the
floor, which exploded, and the ball pene-
trated the jaw of Mr.. G.. W. Ellis. He is doing
well.
DREADFUL OCCURRENCE.-On Wednesday, the
4th inst, MIS-. Edward Thompson, of Lottesyille,
Loudon county, fell dead while sitting in her
chair. Her husband brother Nimrod, who was
in the room, to her assistance, and, before
reaching her, fell on the floor a corpse. Their
deaths were not two minutes apart.
DANGEROUSLY ILL.-Mr. Tyree Maupin, edi-
tor of the Union Republican, Mt Stanton, is "
ing almost hopelessly i'll at Monterey, Highland
county.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

~ are receiving every week. by express FISH.
" ING TACKLE To which we invite the attention
ct all persons wanting unwilling in II line, viz:
Rods from three to six joints,
lrout rods, with extra tips, fall mounted,
Four Joint rods, at ~ 25
Walking cane rods in and Joints.
Silk grass, hemp and hair lines, superior quality.
Graviteton, limerick and Virginia II ooks,
Bait nets, with without rods
Plain aud hne reels, lndis Rubber fish bait neede.
ntihcn Hes, snoods. and every ding in the sportiny
lne'at the Gun stare W. b. X c. FISHER
Opposite Novel; House, Lynchburg.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

name from the list Oh Ghluuhtes.
The candidates of both parties for the various
offices aud posts to be filled at the coming cleo
tons arc now generally announced. With very
few exceptions, the candidates of the American
party are men cxeellently suited for the respec
tive positions to which they aspire. We be-
lieve the interests of the state. M well dnmes-
Tie rs federal. may be safely entrusted to their
hands. We tlliuk moreover revolution most de-
srable in the incumbnuts Of the various Offices
and departments Of government. Under the old
regime. We have made the most Indifferent head
way. if we have not rctroSraded,iu governmental
progress Let us man the old ship of State with
new officers and fresh erew-put her on anoih-
or tack. hoist her sails and commend her to pros
pering breezcs Our word for it, with SAN"
playing Painurus at the helm, and American
colors flying ut her masthead she will ride the
waves more glorously than she has ever done
before.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17
Native and Foreign.

striking frnturo in the recent municipal cleo
tons which have occurred in various portions of
the State, and one that has amazed the Wise
party no little. is the fact that many foreigners
have been found voting the American ticket
4 little reflection might satisfy our democratic
friends that this is not so singular. To cite no
other reason, while many others might be given,
it is enough to nllude 10 the experience that most
of our nnturnlized citizens have Ind in their ma
tive lands, of the blighting effects of foreign in.
fuence and government. Take Ireland, and SEQ
what disaster and ruin foreign government has
brought upon her. There time when Erin
was free-when her native parliament directed
her policy, aud her native kings dispensed the
laws. Then her people We're prosperous and
happy-but the rude hand of the foreigner seized
her sceptre, and the green isle of the ocean, TINT
had been the home of hospitality and hcroism and
genius, became the lnzar- house of want and
wretchedness, the hot bed Of plague pestlence
and death. Intelligent lfishmen know too well
the destroying influence of foregnsm upon
government and people, 10 seek to introduce it
here. They were fleeing from it when they quit
the land of their birth; they would gladly return
thither if that land could be again governed by
its own native sons. For, say what you will Of
the fidelity of naturali2ed citizens to the country
of their adoption, they would not be true men,
nor worthy of any country, if they did not love
the land of their fathers better than any other
under the sun. The instructive and yearnng nj
taohment they feel for home Americans feel for
America. The dread they have felt thcra Of
foreign government, Americans feel here. Irish
men, at least can appreciate both feelings.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

NEWSPAPER CHANaf.-Mr. Lucas has with
drawn from the Charlestown SPIRIT ofJeferson,
and is succeeded by Mr.. JACKSON DOUGLAS, from
Alexandria Mr. L. has borne himself graceful
~ during his short editorial career,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

AMusEMENr.-As appears from the advertise
ment in another column, Aliens Minstrels and
Opera Troupe will appear at Masonic Hall to-
night. Our exchanges in different cities where
they have been, speak in very complimentary
terms of their performances.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

PUBLIC NOTEGE.-HEGEMAN, CLARK
cos (LATE RusHToN. CLARK Coz GENUINE
COO LIVER Oil, FOR CosSuMPTioN, ScRofrLA. &c
The late tlrm Of Ru,htou Clark & CO. being Dissolved
by the pEalH w. l.. kuSHros Che cny Rnshton
ever corrected with the fnn) theif genuine Cod
Liver Ol will in future be prepared only by iEGEaNS,
CLARK Co. Surviving patners and sole sucee>sof+
BE particular Ia ordering IL specify fegenan, Glak
g. Co, (ur Ru>htnn, CLARK ~ TO y as it was Mr..
Clark and Ru.hton, VINO for the past year'
has superintendent its Manufacture. and is The only
Druggist 30 from the United Suites New
70 ndiard tor TINT purpose" ind aimee Mr. h"'tioH :
death there has been an article called Rusiitn = Oil
introduced. which is in no way connected with Rush
tn, Clark H. Cu.--or, Hegcnan, Ciah d. Co; and
success IL its depends upon lis purity, too inurn
car not be- taken To get the genuine. Ihous-
uuls who had been taking the Oil If other makers
without have been restored health 10y tie
pure Oil of man Itacture
liEGEMAN. CLARK 4 CO,
mh22llm' Chemists aud Druggists New iork.
Sold by Druggists generally.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

RAILROAD CoNNECpIoN.-The change in the
running of the VA. q Tennessee and the South
side cars went into operation yesterday. Both
trains reached this city at u O'Clock. ans left at
l O'Clock, making the trip from Richmond and
Petersburg to Wytheyile, and from Wytheville
to Richmond and Petersburg by day light
Among tho many progressons of the times there
are few better calculated to awaken wonder and
admiration than the advance which has been made
in the ways and means of transit. The inhab-
tants of the mountains of Wythe few years ago,
in their widest visions of progress, dreamed
OF taking their breakfast at home and their sup
per in tho Metropolis of the State, "A distance of
poe mites. And yet, thanks to the mighty spirit
of progress characteristic of the age they already
have that privilege \ trip which they have
been accustomed to perform in not much less than
n week, travelling night and day, in excruciaing
packet boats and abomina5le stage coaches, they
row accomplish in about thirteen hours
Really the time has come when we have ceased
to wonder at any thing and we shall not be sur.
prised if in a short time man invades the
atmospheric regions to perform his peregrna
tions,and shoots like the lightnngs flash through
aerial space.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

We regret to learn that Mr. John w Hol-
combe, native of this city, but of late resident
of La Porte, Indiana, died on the 3D. inst. of con-
sumption. Mr.. II. was talented learned and &C
complished gentleman, and his death will cause
sincere regret among his many friends and rela-
tions here.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17
Look onI for f0Hnterf,lys

The public cautioned against another eranfcsfrt
which has lately made its appearance called w. Far.
rcs Arabian i.inmen', the most dangerous Of MI 1he
coun'crfes. because his having the name Of Farrell,
mary will buy it in good faith, without the know ledge
thai counterfeit exists ind they will perhaps ouly
discover their when the spurious mixiare has
winugh' its evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by II g.
Farrell, sole invenor and proprietor and wholesale
druggist. No II Main street. PeoIa. Illinois, 20 whom
all applications for As rcieS must be addressed Be
sire yon get it with the letters II q before Farrr'
thus II e. FARRELL'S-and his ,igniture the
wrap !; nli other. commercials.
Sold by r. SrABLER & CO, Druggi-t4,
La YIN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

no right to expect II elected it will be- by SO
meagre majority as to lend no moral force TO
the result ! therefore respectfully withdraw
my name from the list of candidates
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

EB' Price % and 80 cents, and 81 per bottle
AGENTS WANTED in every tnwn, village and
han let in the United Stars in which is already
established. Add II. q. Farrell above, nccolr-
panied with good reference, character, responsible
n.Ac. mar20 d&ciw
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17
WINDOW SHADES, GILT cog

w NICE. Ne, &c.-Ne have lust received from
the manutnctnry, very large and beautiful
of Shades. from 81 so S2 90 pair Also a great
yirirty If Gilt Window Cornicc. from + a window
the finest quality imported. Gilt bund. pnd pins of
every variety. We invite all IA rall and see them
aplI2 div SIMPSON K BRO.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17
MASONIC HALL.
Aliens Ministries and Ethiopian
OPERA TROUPE!

1 RE COMING, and vii perform at MASONIC
"a HALL. ON THURSDAY EVENING, April lafh
1850. fs For particulars small Lids. applicant
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

DANGEROUSLY ILL.-Mr. Tyree Maupin, edi-
tor of the Union Republican, at Staunton. is "
ing almost hopeessly i'll at Monterey, Highland
county.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

ACCIDENTAL u public meeting Saturday
night in Petersburg, Mr.. Joseph Deano acct
dentally let his pistol fall from his pocket to the
floor, which exploded and the ball pene-
trated the jaw of Mr.. G.. W. Ellis. Heis doing
well.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-04-17

DREADFUL OCCURRENCE.-On Wednesday the
4th inst, Mis- Edward Thompson of Lottesylo,
Loudon county fell dead while sitting in her
chair. Her husbands brother, Nimrod, who was
in the room, ran to her assistance, and, before
reaching her, fell on the floor corpse. Their
deaths were not two minutes apart.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-05

Our Mexican correspondence.

MEXICO, Feb 10, 1885,
Manifesto IF Santa Anna-RemarkaO,e Comparisoms-
Necessities q III. s. H.-7he Holy Mother Church COM
ing to The Rescue The Spoits Of the IS 900 oao-F inan
e'at Operations and Distinguished Fin anciers
Perhaps the most remarkable state paper of the day is
late manifesto Of His Most Serene Hghpess thanking
the nation for the unanmty with which IL has cou6ded
10 him the important and sacred trust of government
Inc document rehearses his virtues enu merates
the wonderful be neGts which he has conferred on the
country states what he intends to do hereafter and
sets forth what he might have dooe but for Mr. Alvarez
&c. &C., and is In short as pretty specimen OF the Lit
tie Johnny Horner style one could wish TO see II
beats the Monroe manifesto, Pierces inaugural and the
koszta papers all to pieces, aud IL most uneu uivocay
throws down the gauntlet to the heroes the
achievement.
Some cay the church Is forkng out but a. that nstitu
ton never willingly renders unto Caesar the thing for
which all Caesars have ever had keen appetite, the
fact may be questioned. But get aong somehow he
certainly does The troops at least are toeraby well
paid, and long they shall be paid Just so long will
Serene H9hmigh tntss prevail. fnere are those who
that the cash being spent m nothing more or
less than the produce Of the famous s. 600 which
s. H. has negotiated with the OF thus
submitting TO discount Of about one third WIN don't
OF your Wall street gentry come out There's A ne
opening here just and in fact the have ever
ton was made in my last with certain Americ,ns
whom VIII not mention At present, had contracted
or Nv 70 OIL ,,oSgh congress At Washington
mancas advanced Handsomely for and AZ there
have been great good dinners eaten a. their cost
motto mention small qualifications wed
here and there), II would really be very hard case IL
they are not to have the cash Immediately Wish they
may get IL.
The entire Pacific coast down South has nov pro
nounced in favor OF the plan Of Alvarez which seems to
consist simply In getting rid Of His Serene Highness
Whether the country viii be benefited by the change
IRON King Stork TO King Log remains to Be seen The
past does not justify any hopes.
Dr. BoniIls (he Premier) and old Gadsien stI sleep Ia
the bed, and We hope from their Joint efforts some
thing porentous may speedily be brought forth. Lei
us have new Gadsden treaty by all means. James
Guthrie IL anxious 70 get rid OF his mint drops and His
Serene Highnees Ia stu DESTROYS 10 get hold OF
OF the sort With the last But he svsars
little $40 900 transaction will suit him at all this
time mus: be $40, 600 600 pop or he won Y trade at
all II Jeems c,nes down handsomely who Anows but His
Serene Hghness may send him the grand cross Of the
national and distpguhe order Of Guadalupe vacated
BY the desitution" Of that other famous knancier
DOE frsscisoe Dc Arsnsor' s-s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-05
Court of Common Pleas.
Before Hon. Judges Ingraham, Woodruff and DAILY.

Edmard Thomas Us. EdWard Aals.-In an action for
amsges in consequence Of not carrying the plaintiff
from New York to San Francisco evidence that the
ftndant was interested in Of the steamers and en-
dorsed the tickets good for the trip and pay
therefor, was sufficient to nder him liable in failure
Of the steamers the line TO carry the plaintiff The
Judgment must be reduced TO $40, and affirmed, with
interest.
.Stephen A. Main Us. II. r.. Stephens and W,Ee-
Where two persons are sued as husband and wife for
wors, labor and materials furnished to the wife, she
cannot be examined witness The husband 10 alone
liable.
Crom,oell Us. BEoom1. Judgment affirmed.
Stack rs Heath and Cohon-This an action
against the Sheriff for the recovery
The court held that IL is unnecessary in ch case
to aver the return Of the property 70
deprived the plaintiff without action of the right TO de-
nand the property from the Coroner Judge Woodruff
4. Manie rs. r. W. Roberts-where a note is sought
TO be recovered upon the ground that the payee is a
hctitous person It must appear that the person to
be charged thereon knew the fact when he Aligned the
Michael RuTp u. Lobach and Other,-A freishter 10
liable for dtmarage in foreign port where the delay Is
produced by the laws OF the country that did not aow
an entry at that port and the vessel obliged to go
TO another port to enter before taking her cargo. The
master who signs charter party, payable to himself,
may correct or assign IL in bis own name.
Aursetdsimer rs. Heine.-A vender Of goods who has
thereon is nevertheless entitled to the there
Of, and can MAINTAIN action for the recovery and
the wrong he has sustained.
Stanton Leldnd-An iunkeeper is liable for money
stolen from the trunk after 1t is for departure aud
the key OF tie left with the Landlord and nforma
ton given, although notice put up requiring
money to be placed in safe during the stay Of guest
at the hotel
lane ~. Ndthdn.-Where a motion made in the
Marine Court to adjourn where the affidavit was
defective In not stating the parties to the action
motion was properly tenieiS
John Hicks U.s. Jacob VIII An endorser OF note Is
not an assgner Of thing In action within the meaning
OF The code Where such endorser Is examined ar wit
ness the defendant cannot be examined in his own
behalf.
R,ints RS Goslins-In this the return from the
court below Is so imperfect that decision DO
rendered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-05

convert 70 his their the money price or pro-
cseds arising from the sale Of such goods property or e
fects he they shall be deemed guilty OF
and upon conviction thereof shall be punished IN tne
prescribed by law for stealing property
Of the amount or value of the money hne or proceeds
arising from such sale
Sec provides that the proof of the delivery Of such
goods to the carrier and refusal or failure TO denver
them up shall be rfmG Jaee eviaence OF theis enoez
element.
Sec provides that eash and every member of
Transportation company shall be liable under the act
Sec provides that ohlng in this act contained shall
be construed to prevent the retention OF commission,
charges, &c, by any carrier
The Manhattan Gas Company-A Call for
Information.
Mr. WAGER offered the following resolution
Resolved That the Pref dent Treasurer and Secretary
Of the Manhattan Gas Light Company report to this
House present amount Of the capital stock Of said
expenses receipts of the said company the amount
Of dividends declared the cost OF their works. and the
surplus profits on hand If any.
Law Prohibiting the Use OF Camphene.
The following ordinance has been presented by the
Mayor TO the Common Council Of Albany
law for the better preservation OF life and property
in the city Of Albany.
The Mayor, Aldermen and commonalty of the city OF
Albany in common council convened do ordain as fol-
lows
Sec l. It shall not be lawful fer any person per-
sors to ue or burn the liquid known in trade cam
phene, compound Of the same ingredients in any
giving light in any dwelling, store shop. within the
FIRE limits Of the city Of Albany.
Sec q penalty Of $25 for each violation Of this law
hereby imposed to be recovered by action in the
name of the Chamberlain.
Sec. g. This act shall take effect the first day Of
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