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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17
kTInGINIALsNE of Richmond AND 81

These vessels are the first class, built in the city OF Bat
ore expressly and superior accoiho
daous passengers They commanded by experienced
Captains well qualified the trade and whs Will spare no
oxertion They will be lowed up and down
by steam be relied to sail promptly as
advertised
Merchants going North ordering goods from New York
will find interest slip by this line, as freight WIN
always by other line of Packets and
every will be made by the agents in Richmond ana
York give satisfaction Insurance be effected In
the Richmond Association by this line at per cent
respectfully ask and hope succeed in obtaining full
share patronage
Goods shipped line Nep-York will be forwarded
free commission New Orleans Mobile Charleston Sa
yannah any other Southern Northern port
The will lie in Richmond in the Dock In New York
Coffee House Slip foot of Wall Street
DAVID & VIM. CURRIE, Richmond, agents
G. II P1ERSON, N Y,
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ESEsWs4E., xsa'ssMisND Ana " =

ID lORk-SI EAMSHlP Il > 1 . w N an1n1l1n1hE.
lhe l. ). Mail steamship JAMESTOWN in com
nand of Capt LEWIS PARRISH leaves New York regularly
every SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 3 O'Clock, for Rich
mohd She will take freight from City Point
She leaves Richmond regularly every TUESDAY AFTER
NOON al 0 clock for New York.
Those desiring ship by her must have their goods here
Monday Passengers desiring take this ship here have
state Room secured by addressing us by mail.
O The ROANOKE, Capt SKINNER, stops at City Point,
whore She will land and receive freight Both the jamestown
aud the Roanoke receive and land passengers City Point
and Norfolk. LIDLAM d WATSON,
Rchm Va
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NOR NEW YORK, k w r., EEzE=sassS.siH1
II LYNCHBURG, VIA PETERsBURG, ~ .K-X1
by SOUTHSIDE RAIIROAD-ONLY
BETWEEN PETERSBURG AND NEW ORR !
CHEAPEST IND PLEdSAN1EST ROUTE!!-Sl4 to New
including and meals and stateroom on
board Steamer 80 New York second class cars ana steer
-.
Passengers leaving Lynclburg on TUESDAYS and FIJI
DAYS by Inside Railroad connect next morning AZ ,y
Point with the large and commodious steamships
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DRY uooDs. aKuUEk1Es. &C.

NEW PAIL AND WHITE GOODS
~ sIIaBEk. MeELDERf a go, respectfully inform
their aud the public generally, they
have CON ieiad their stock Of NEW FALL AND WINTER
DRY GOODS. which viii compare with any stock In
kot An they ask Is call. fsep2
CLOTHS, CA.sIuEREs AND SEsTINt.s
i all qualities, at reduced prIcas.
oe5ts JAMbs A. SfI6LER q co
ACT. 9th, 1sj5-Jus received Castor, Beaver, Frock
, Coats made In the best These Goats
Ne. l. Call and soc them, al the Clothing House Of
oceis GLASS RA1NE, J. DIXON, Agt
kGT. 9th, Is55.-We opening for sale alarge and
~ varied Of shirts and Collars These Goods
made ressy for saes Also Under shirts aud
yrawers, o every variety, the Clothing Iionse OF
GLASS a RAlSE, J DIXON. Agent.
NEW SHOES, Ac.-Just received by express, at b.
~ :. HOOPERs, a beautiful lot Of Goods among
sh mi BE- found the following articles:
Ladies bnc Congress CATERS, style
with
without tip,
aoioured
Md side lace,
Kid Morocco Linds, Buskins, Ties and Slippers;
Gentlemens hno Patent Leather Congress Caters,
Oxford riesi
And general assortment Of Chdrens Shoes. sc, sc.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17
I'D & WIN, GURRIE,

s-shppers BY this Vessel will get their goods port
If at freight cheaper than 10y any
ether and less time Insurance can De ."
tie best H. O. W -
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LyAIEIsANKs,pATENTn ,-,

II FORM AND COUNTER SCALES
GEO. G. EWING, Agt, l4l Baltimore 81 Ma
RAILROAD, HAY and COAL SCAITS
set In any part Of the country at short notico
{. 6. LlYERMoRE, Travelling Art
mar 23-w3m.
g | have now on hand an assortmo,, 4
of the above Scales, which will Sell al Fac. VI
tory prices. A. i. RUCKER, Art
apl lots.
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;. 1.....g...g3 vIRGINn AND NORTH cAno-

~ UNION AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
The members 81 the above Fair aud all
Stock indictments intended for exhibition will be trans
ported southsde uroadon the following terms Va
Pay REGULAR RATES in coming down to the faf and
return FREE
Passenger Train viii leave Lynch6ufg O'Clock
A. NJ MONDAY the 2@d inst stopping q" all The inetno-
take passengers aud reach Petersburg at
O'Clock T. NJ There viii attached to this Train tew
Freight Stock Sc The regular Passenger and
Freight will usual Tho regular Freight Trains
Lynehburg O'Clock A N Tnesdays Thursdays
Saturdays and arrive Petersburg the days at
clock NJ Stock Sc for the regular Freight Train should
be the Depot Lyuehburg Monday Wednesday
and Friday.
The regulations above will apply to the Virginia
State Agricultural Society
attending the Fair must provide Themselves with
the different depots which they take The Train
faR piH be charged, both going and returning
BY order of the Board Of Directors
y G. WALL. Superintendent
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Is1VsioE .EEa1 a:ll'Gw EEN =

Enitri M1nr S1 4" hfcHnoHp' y SCAM $.s.
ers BELNlDERE and POCAHONTAS.-The
STEAMER BELNiDERE leaves Baltimore every SAItR-
DAY AFTERNOON Tor Richmond Returning leaves RlCIi-
MbND every tt ESDAl AFTERNOON for Baltimore
The pOCAHUNTAS leaves BALTIMORE every WE'D
NESDAN AFTERNOON for Richmond. Returning, leaves
RICHMOND every SATURDAY AFTERNOON for Balti-
timure.
sShplers Baltimore by these Boats must have their
goods here every Monday and Friday of each week.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17
TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY, &C.
,.,x NEM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ana Lon

NNUK NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NH FO"f-
II .inna B.ime.-first Packet TO sail with dis - rJr
Patch The superior fast sailing double deek.d sAAA
and copper fastened schooner Eii-hAt ,aptan -
JAMES STEWART now loading and viii sail as above fof
balance OF freight apply to -. ,,.,,,,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

ENREsn AKRIVAI.-The Family Grocery has just
received the following articles to which the subscriber
would respectfully the attention his friends
nef the puba large assuring them shat by calling al
Family Grocery they VIII find the largest and best Beef
Tongues this market also nice lot Dried Beef
Bologna Dried Sheep Tongues superior lot Of
Brooins fine article Of Black, Imperial and Gnnpowier
good Hosiery ladies' gentlemen and
children also many fancy articles such Perfumes Soaps
Cloth Hair Brushes Pocket and Toilet Combs Long
Combs for children many articles tedious
mention all which viii be sold cheap for cash.
Bank May be added to the above list
Spices all kinds ground up in papers for family
superior article Mustard and Red Pepper Call quick
before all are gone j. ii. SOLOMON.
~
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17
MERCHANDISE, &C.


The Ladies of ctg of Lynehburg, and all others sis
CITY are invited to call at The cheap cash
s1ee and my large stock of FANCY GOOD consist
~ .un.ryr black coorcd Silks; French hefin0s, h
FRENCH sionsn Psds cheap high eolored Deafness
rich Embrodees, Hosiery &c Also I5u0 yards OF superior
ag aliep perfectly eoiors theiyw price
of ~ cents Coine and all they selling fast va Al
20 aks OF per All cash biIls sOin amount
ar I6ts b. HARRISON LEWIS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

ID ECEI.ING,AN AND On HAND, 20 hhd.. N. ..
IL AND =. r. SUGAR,
40 bis Coffee aud Clarified Sugar,
30 boxes aud bbls Loaf Crushed and Puvarized Sugar
100 bags Rio and Lagnyra Coffee,
20 bags Superior old Java do.
Is hhds Cuba and T. X. Moasses,
bbls n O. Moassos,
20 Bar Iron, assorted,
2 do. Hoop and Band do,
. do B.sored Steel,
do Cast and Shear do,
10000 lbs. Bacon,
Sides sole Leather.
- do Black Upper do,
10 lo2 Calf Skins,
70 Punk Lining do,
10 " Sheep Skins,
200 bales Cotton Yarn,
10 bales Dsnaburgs,
30 boxes Sperm and Adamantine Candles
30 do Hull & Sons Patent do
Il do. Soap,
10 do Starch,
800 kegs Nails to 60 dy.,
10 Wr0't Nails,
Il bbs Tanners Oh,
40 tons Peruvian Guano,
200 sacks salt
Also Plaid Bcachcd and Brown Domestic Calico, Linen
Dim, Bed Cords and Pillow Lines Window Glass and Putty
Copperas Alum Mader and Indigo Pepper Ginger and spee
Spades Shovols Trace and Halter Chains Manure and Hay
Forks Boots Shoes and Hats for sale exchange for
Try produce accommodating terms.
npl PITS JOHN lIDIIINS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

ItOByON OANABI sstis.-62 Bales No. Cotton
Dznaburgsa heavy article just received from the Facto
~ on cons Rnnrut will be sold merchants better
than be had In Richmond Baltimore Please
gall and examine for yourselves
auv 25ts LEE q JOHNSON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17
supOKTATION.-LY SPORT

i ING WARE-HoU sE-shore will be found the largest
assortment OF Steel Double and Single Guns
Rifles Deans Engllsh self Cooking Five Shooter Colts Al
len and Ihurbers Receivers aud Single Pistols Powder
Fasks Shot Pouches; Game Bags Cleaning R-s
Nipple Wrenehcs; Eeys Cocks aud u. - Percussion caps
Gun aud Wire Cartridges, all sizes, Gurus Harvey
Diamond American Powder All kinds, Compress
ed Bullets and Small Shot Liquor flasksi Rogers
Pocket Cutlery; Knses Kaz9rs hne OF
Pert Monies Gold, Silver, Ivory and Crooked Sword and
Plain Canes every thing in line TO suit Gun makers
We have a lot Of premium Kihos hand Repairing done
with despatch aud warranted, by
WM B. a C. FISHER. opposite the
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

Nov ON hand
"a 80 tons letter No, Peruvian Guano
10 AcXican
lt0 Casks Thnmastun Lime;
Mountain
- Sorth River Cement
80 Cllcncd Plaster
Al for sale cpmmodaing terms by
MILLER ELAN,
Il IA Hast,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17
HvEw PUBLICATIONS or TIE AuEKI-

fltuGrs nf Industry the LIE OF ADAM CLARkE-
interesting volume and should be read by all ages
and denominations.
Rtsn AMY Is highly Interesting and scasonable volume
MEMOIR DoII-YouuR Misses viii be deef! interested
aud greatly benefited by reading this Memoir
uATAcoMBs RoNR-Ne need not call attention to this
yolume-the title will secure that.
REVIEWED students should not fail to read
this volume
TnE An MsrAkF-A narrative Illustrating with much vivid
fidelity the mistakes which tno often occur In the
religious training Of families Parents don't you need ms
TIN GREAr QUESTION is great book 1t treats of great IN
teresls VIII YOU read IL
An above publications Of the American $ $
Luton generally such Libraries Teacher Helps Question
Books HYMN Hooks Maps and Mis- cranouus Volumes, he
had q Payne q Christians book store. LtuchlnrR, Va
T. I. JENNINGS.
X. = Union
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

HDIGIDENf. nATERIALS Al GO>E.-llay-
- ing determined CLOSE my stock of Carpenters
building Materials, including extensiue
sortment of LOCKS HINGES, SCREWS WIN DOW
GLASS, Ne. &c the whole stock is offered at cost
wishing anything In that line would consult their inter
est by giving a call before purchasing elsewhere.
mar l4ts A. WINSTON
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.uuuEK .assANs;EmENr. ~ -.zz-.

W. y . H.
~ TO fthE EFFECY i6m APRIL 49,
THROUGH FROM PETERSBURG TO
NhIHENllI.E IN ONE DAY "A passenger train of ears
caves the depot OF the SothSie Railroad IN Petersburg
~ tRl DAY, (Sunlays eNecped) at O'Clock m arrives
~ hr Junction with the Richmond and Dan>e Railroad cars
at e4O a m; farnVd - and Lonehburg 20
p connecting that place the Virginia and Tonnes
zee Railroad cars for the West
Down train leaves lynhburg Mt o'clock p the ar
rival OF the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad from tho
west arrives at the junction I40 p IN and at Petersburg
NJ 80 p IN. e
Passengers by this take tho splendid steamship
ROANOKE for New York EVERY SATURDAY at 0 o'elb
= IN. or the steamship JAMESTOWN, every WEDNES
DAY, at o'clock and the steamships Philadelnhia
every Monday and Thursday afternoon.
rare from Petersburg to Lynchburg .......... s. 90
=" Observation-Disclosures. 10
ARM lic,.. 2
The mail train VIII stop the regular stations aIon,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

4 CARD.-.The undersigned will conti.,.
IN the GROCERY, COMMISSION and t, a., as h6ftt.f.
BUSINESS, and also the Manufacturing t n hN ABph
full for former favors, they Iiedge their best G
their continuance eAeftOlS 70 H.
ap 9-dts. MEDIA MEL UI-ptr
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

OHhS > ~ = w .--lbe celehrat,3
- STAR DOUBLE OVEN COOKING ST3ttr DIOR
wood just received at the Furnace and D. y / Ion
East Main Street stove which is CT " aft#
cheapest most substantial, and perfect I 'iid u,
the Union ana warranted to bake, roast bel AitHs
the most satisfactory manner with less g. f'l aud
Stove of similar capacity in use. Gail and st nan any
Also a line assortment of LEAD PIPE - MIN
hand. and for sale by Iiy MS - - Various 81
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- on DRY GOODS IN MARKET FOR CASH.--My stock
of New Spring and summer Goods complete. The
whole stock bought very cheap and viii bc saldtor very
small profit fer cash
The money marSrt having become easy hope friends
aud customers i come forward and supply themselves hhcr
ally. All ask cali from those in goods, insure
sales. lgp l2dts JNO. }. ri RNlS. Apt
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

UDAEDN0NT HDKaKS.-GRANNIIIE JORDAN
having purchased an interest in the Piedmont Works
near ynchhurg he business viii hereafter bc conducted
the name aud under the style OF JORDAN a tIRE They
will be thankful 10 tho former patrons Of the establishment
acontinuanee Of their patronage and to the public
their iavorS They Pliye themselves all work ia
their line with fidelity, neatncss and dispatch.
GRANVILLE JORDAN,
SEPTEMBER goth, 1870 GEO. q. CURLE
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hfsI expressly
trade and superior accommodations passengers
They commanded by experienced Captains, well quail
fed for the trade, aud who will spare
modate.
They will be owed up and down the river by steam and
may be relied on to sail promptly advertised Merchants
going North ordering goods Boston, will find
their interest to ship by this line is the only regular line,
and freight will always be taken low by any other
sells and every effort will be made by the agents Richmond
and Boston to give satisfaction.
We respectfully ask hope succeed in obtaining full
share of patronage.
The vessels viii lie in Richmond the Dock, and in Bos
ton AT Rowes Wharf
DAVID & VIM CURRlE Richmond. ,oe,,s
ALLEN & WELTCH Boston, 5 E'e'"''
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

"a NEW GOODS tl-JNO. J. rtRNlS, Agent, is
ing heavy Fail Winter Goods All ho has
is that Lis Stock Is taken from of the largest Import
ing Joining houses in the Union, cash prices aud
viii he Sold by him small profits for cash and nothing else
81 shall Goods nearly every week the
by Canal Boats Railroads and Express Companies
all of winch win be sold cheap for cash.
Ass,,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

EREsa FALL AND WINTER CABBAGE sEEp.-
Summer Turniu

ii HAVE NOW OPENED BEAUTIFUL ASSoRT.
u MENT OF GOODS, suitable to the present and approach
Ing prices suit customers part
Black Figured and Plaid silks Frcneh Mcrnas Bumba
ZINES Coburgs Aapaccas Mouslns and Cashmerr great
variety rich French Needle Work Bands the cxqni
site ,yes Collars and Breakfast Gaps worth
dollar with entirely supply Ladies Hsset
Shoes and CATERS with Cork Heels aud The work
to stand equal to any ever offered 10 the public
ocl fs
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II
~ MANUFACTuRE-CITY FURNITURE WARE
RooMs-fhe attention of strangers aud others visiting
Lynchburg respectfully invited the large and
manding Stock Of CABINET FURNITURE and CHAIRS
now exhibition amy WareRooms, exclusively Of my
manufacture
call from those wishing buy all AK sales
oe Gs \ WINSTON
- Ran
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

4 taANO, "a ANO.-iIaving made arrangements with
N the Peruvian Agents supplies of GuANO ON the
best terms prepared furnish It, We have now
hand and 800 and will be irregular receipt oft
We shall sell but what direct from the agents
and all who purchase rely getting GENUINE
GUANO We solicit the friends and all others,
with will always furnish them with the
best article, and on the favorable terms.
GRENSHAW & Co,
feb 1Its North side of the Basin Richmond Va
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another Iotof
II ALL TRADE. IS5J.---ssIam,sei-.h Heavy

u WOoLENs, LINsE1s, &e, %e--i have no" open
large stock of Staple Goods consisting Blankets all
kinds; Heavy Wooden Goods for Lasy oznabgs
Brown and Black CoOns Tickingsi Flanncls; Kentucky
James &c Also the best makes of North Carolina James
beautiful article for Gentlemens suits and of for
cash all bills $40 most espcculy invite my friends
and customers to give call
l5ts d UARRISON LEMIS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

&TUThaE.Ihc subscribers having purchased of John ~
~ Franklin his interest in tho concern Of Franklin, Brother
Co. will The business Ia the house, door
Liberty Warn house. under the firm and style of FRANK
LIN BROTHER They return their thanNs to their friends
the public gene rally the liberal patronage extended
the short they have been IN the GROCERY and
COMMISSIONS W STNESS. and respectfully solicit
continuance The saua promising to their best eNcous
TO give satisfaction who do business with
JAMES FRANKLIN
EftN ARD FRANKLIN, .R.
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MISCELLANEOUS
DlSSOLITINN.-.

hsssOLaI1ON .--1le concern of w, = -
II Co. was dissolved on the 2d ms, b u / Andes.
VIM T. Anderson alone will attend 10 H. - Mutual en-
business and the name If the concern ,,n 'eiaea
winding up the same. VIM L. ANDERSON USED "a
apl 9-ts MCDANIEL UIRg
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

HpREs.Es, PISTOLS, &r.-Wc have on hand very
y handsome OF Rifles, Pistols, &c, &c,
prsg very line Rifles, handsomely mounted with Ger
sver Saloon Rifles and Pistols Sharps Rifles Colts
Five shooters; Aliens selfcockng Pistols Cane Guns
Polls; Hunting Knives; Pistols of all sizes Caps,
&C. &c. to which we invite the attention of the public
l-ts j. d. GREGORY y co
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17
(aTx OF LYNCSi.I Me:..-An In

wy from me accurate painting Of H. BFYFR Esu
DC mad al the BOOK STORE0F pAYNE& CHRISTI
early Application, at the low price Of 81 o.
iy l0-ts.-Republican copy
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EULECTIC MAGAzINE.-.ACN ~. ,

- IED'-ie4o May June and July 1919: June and
gust le3o May g Nos.) June, July, October and Mr.
Der 1882 July and August. 1 Avn
Persons having the back Nos above named can find sol
theIn' at good price by applying to
- VIM j. F0IkES
Blank Book Manufacturers Main 81
sep Its. Si,,r ~ IL. ~ :,
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INK INK. INK ~
j Da,ids JET black Steel Pen Ink
Ilarrsans do do do
Maynard s Mayos do do In bottles from OF to gal
Arnolds English Writing Fluid
Rowan & Tbnmpsons do
English Copying Ink
Japan Writing do
Blue Ink
Carmlnc, French and American Red Ink.
Indeliblo Marking Ink
lnleiiblc Ink, with preparations
All above Inks warranted OF the best qhhlY anu
lent cnnatnntlN On hand al ln0v 1tsI MOltSh ~
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-17

%EW GONGEKN.-The undersigned having taken
~ the house formerly occupied by g. n Steptoe two
above Acrce MeCanaans old stand and next door
to Murre Staon Main street ynchburg Va begs leave
to call the attention of his friends, and the public generally to
his stock Groceries Liquors &c which he is offering
low for cash in exchange for country produce Particular
attention paid the sale Flour Wheat Corn, Tobacco,
&c,-also to the receiving and forwarding of Goods.
may - c&dtsy. JOHN LUNSFORD
lfOSER sEED.-PRIME NEW CLOVER SEED
u for sale the best terms. CRENSIIAW Il co,
Ill Month sid If TIN Rasin unnlA Va
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-04
A Tragedy in the Crimea.

sad trug dy occurred on the 2 lst at the
lfinc1 10 the kIribelnl liza rayine a
y o. French Troops were marching down
lura'sh lhe usual relief to the picket in
rayne. The relief was composed OF
y Of IL, ID battalion Of the 25,h req
fat u the line. o. tn. way Lieut.. Dri-
!, Of the grenidier company, hal occ,-
10 10 check soldier who, being partly
oN;itcd, was marching rery irregniirly
hi giving expression to angry sentiments
loud voice. Scarcely had the repri-
and been gwen when the man replied,
l eatenant. you've punished me often
nougiyou shall not punish me any more"
nd Oh the instant dwelling Of his musket,
e il'el, and shot him through the body.
The unfortunate off GER, n aan of power
nj frame and said to be popu,ir in the reg
Iment, at once fell. He was c~ried 10 one
'i the English hospitals near a hand, and
Piled Immediately after his arrival. The
snurderer was secured without delay, and
Ewas being taken back, under esc'rt, to the
4 The head quarters OF his regimen, when a
general murmur arose from the mn for his
instant punishment. The genera in com
mind of the trenches was in th ravine
By, and after brief consultation btween
him and the commnndaut Of the flief, q
council was held and the man conu 'mned
10 b. shot.
A,out 200 wards down the ravne md at
slight elevation above it on the se OF
Frenchman's hill, small heap OF shines
was observed with clear space nbovet.
To this the unhappy culprit was brouht,
while on either side the battalion 'as
drawn up in companies, and here b e.
ceived the fire Of twelve muskets frcm a
party pliced on the opposite side OF th'f.
vine. He fell forward pierced by eiyt
bullets, and after short address from th
general, the regiment proceeded on lie way
The soldier h al become sober Immediatel
after committing the murder. lie had see
eighteen years service. and was spoken :
as brave and able man. lie had latel
received slight punishment for some II
regularity OF conduct. by no means such
TO form motive for MS crime, and this tra&
ic episode'in the history Of the siege, II
volving the sudden destruction Of two va
liable lives, must be regarded rs one moi
among the many examples Of the fatal
fects OF drunkenness.
Monument TO BARRABAs BATEs.-Wit'
in 4 few days tasteful monument OF ltu
ian marble, sixteen feet high, finished
heavy Egyptian style of architecture, hi
been erected on Chestnut avenue, Mou
Auburn, over the grave of Barnabas Bate
Esq. This beautiful testimonial has bee
erected to the Father of Cheap Postage
as the deceased is appropriately termed {
the brief inscription, by the merchants
New York. The work was executed
Mr.. Richard Barry, of this city. and is qui
creiitable TO his taste and skill.--Bost
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