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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-26

j ing determined to close ont my stock OF Carpenters
IIardv are. aud Building Materials, including an extensiue as.
soriment Of LOCKS, HINGES, SCREW :,
DE. &c, the whole stock Is now offered az cost
Those " iShiug anything In that line would consult their inter
csis by giving me a call before purchasing elsewhere.
mar Us A. WINSTON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-26

"a SEW . li-J&u. j. rL RVS. Agent, is rccrv-
.ns 4 heavy Stock o. Fail cad Wiut r Goods. All lac hs 70
-aY H., thai his Stock is taken from oUt of the largest Import
lu. aad Juthlng houscs IN the Intdt. 1t net; cash prices, ami
wan be sold by him a. small profits for cash, and nothing Use
bun cpSh
l. st shall receive new Goods noar.y every week In The
season. hF Canal Boats, Railroads and Express Companies.
all 1T which viii be sold cheap for cash.
F,e3O4 JNO. T. PURVIS, Agent.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-26

s,,ALa AND WINTER ~
n ING, CLOTHS, C|ASSIMERES AND NESliNcS,
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, &c-Gl ASS d RhlNE
respectfully inform their friends and tho pubic that fheIr
stock OF Fall and Winter Goods is new complete, consisting
IN part OF Dress and Frock Goats, Winter Business Goats,
Register Coats-ncw style, Farmers OvertAats, Waterproof
Beaver do: Pantaloons of every style; Vests in endless vari-
ETY.; Daubic Breasted Quilted Shk-ncw style Gent S
S6awis, TrnVeiing Blankets, Shirts, Drawers, tfavats, Stocks
Neck Tirs, Collars, Umbrellas, Gloves, Hosiery. Pocket Hand
kcrehicts. " aterproot Goods, Sc. a complete assortment oil
YoUrAs AND CalLpnLEs CLOTHING.
GLASS s. RAINE,
son 15tS. J. DI&oSi Agent.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-26
ID WORKS.

w lceted assortment # large aud fmbl siEoa q Straw
haailia, Tea and Envelope, jatt received ~
oc l3ts NORsE'S.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-26

IOBION Bl skt.s.-0l Bales No. Cotton
u OznahuEs=a heavy article, just received from the faeto-
~, on cons eminent. and Nil be sold to our merchants on better
terms than they can be had IN Richmond or Baltimore. Please
cali and examine for yourselves.
Al OATS LEE a JOHNSON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-26
IAMEs go a co, 1919 uain 81,


u SAVED According TO the Published rates ofthc South
side Railroad. TobAeeontsfs can save nearly 80 pr ceHt by
sending their Tobacco TO the subseriSer, a. II as Il shan no.
con NOR than frenfy fEo esafs per box averaging l25 bis In
Guiding toiis, freight and ux peBaes on board steamers or sail
ing vessels ALFRED s. LEE. on the Dock,
" gTts RIchmond
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-26
nCTOBER 93a, Is55.-Encoara.c .so1I

" MANIFACTUKE-CITY FURNITURE WAIkL-
ROOhS-The attention of strangers and others visiting
Lynchburg Ia most respectfully Invited 10 the large and com
mandng Stock Of CABINET FURNITURE aud CHAIRS
now on exhibition AT my Ware Rooms, exclusively OF my own
manufacture.
A call from those wishing 10 buy is all | ask TO ensure sales.
DC zts a. WINSTON.
~ Ron eopy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-26

a. SH shhs~
- JONES will have, in a few days
20 cases that celebrated AZ. O." Stick Lteoriec,
- do. d. Mass do,
10 which they inSit the attention of manufacturers.
,npNNltS
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
GREAT MEN.

MOUNTAINS never shake hands. Their
roots may touch they may keep toge,h.
er some way up: but at length they parI
company, and rise into individual, insu.
lated peaks. So it is with Great Men.
As mountains mostly run in chains and
clusters, crossing the plain at wider OF
narrower intervals, in like manner are
there epochs in history when Great Men
appear in clusters also. At first, too
they grow up together, seeming to be an.
mated by the same Spirit, TO have the
same desires and antipathies, the same
purposes and ends. But after q while
the Genius of each begins to know itsel
and to follow its own bent; they sepa
rate and diverge more and more and
those who, while young, were working
in consort, stand alone in their old age
But If mountains do not shake hands
neither do they kick each other. Theil
human counterpar.s, unfortunately, are
more pugnacious. Although they break
out Of the throng, and strive to soar in
solitary Eminence, they cannot bear tina,
their neighboIs should do the same, bu,
complain that they obstruct the view
and often try to overthrow them, espe
cially if they are higher.-T.' Ritchey
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
Do as 7 do,

A we'll known 'fast" man recently
entered bar.room in this city, where be
seldom fails to meet some twenty friends
in the "smiling" hours. With his usual
heartiness, he called up the company
who, nothing 10th, at once "faced the
counter"
"You must all do as do" said the
liberal one.
"Oh, certainly, Of course" was the
unanimous reply; "what's yours going
to be Z" -
"I shall take pure brandy" was his
reply.
And then all called for P B. After
drinking, the wag laid down his ftp on
the counter, and immediately retired,
whispering in soft persuasive tone:
"Do as | do, gentleman"
The party looked at one another with
a comic stare, until one, who finally fol-
the force Of the idea creeping powerfully
through his hair, exclaimed, "SOld By
thunder :" tt
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
dowell has come hamo TO close his mo

dowell has come hamo TO close his mo-
TIERS eyes"
"No," said the landlord, "the mans
name is Willy;"
"Then he's nae our balm" returned the
cid man, with heavy sigh. ...
"Weel, weel-His will be done T.
said his helpmate, turning her blue and
faded eyes to heaven; thought the
prayer SO often made would be grant
cd, and Jack wud come hame and ge
my blessin' here he died"
"Hc has, he has - exclaimed bro
ken voice and the soldier, who had
followed the host, unperceived. .and
listened al the cottage door, rushed into
the room and dropped kneeling ct hi'
mothers feet. For moment she turn
ed her eyes with fixed and CLASSY stare
upon the returned wanderer. Her hant
was laid upon his hcad-her lips parted
as If about to pronounce the promised
blessing--but no sound issued, and sht
slowly leaned forward on the bosom o
The lons.lost prodigal, who clasped he
in his arms.
"Mithcr milhor speak and bIes
me !"
"Alas, the power Of speech was gone
forever! Joy, like grief, is often fatal II
worn out frame.
The spirit had caImy passed away, th'
parent had lived TO SEQ and bless he
lost son, and expire in tho arms of one
who. with all his faults appeared TO hav
been her earthly favorite."
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
GREAT MES.-The most substanti,

GREAT MEN.-The most substantial
glory Of country is in its virtuous great
men its prosperity will depend on its
docility to learn from their example,
That. nation is fated to ignominy and
servtude, for which such men have lived
in vain. Power may be seized BY ma.
tion that is yet barbarous and wealth
may be enjoyed by one that it finds or
renders sordid: the one is the gift and
sport Of accident, and the other is the
sport Of power. Both are mutable, and
have passed away without leaving be.
hind Them any other memorial than ru.
ms that offend taste, and traditions that
battle conjecture. But the glory ol
Greece is imperishable, or will last as
long as learning itself, which is its mon.
ument it strikes an everlasting root,
and leaves perennial blossoms on its
grave.--Fisher Ames.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
CHArrAusR1ArD says that Milton ros,

CHArEAuBRIAND says that Milton rose
at four in the morning during summer
and at FIVE in the winter. He wore al.
most invariably a dress Of course gray
cloth studied till noon, dined frugally
walked, with guide, and in the evening
sung accompanying himself on some TO-
strument. He for long time addicted
himself to the practice Of fencing. To
Judge by Paradise Lost, he must have
been passionately fond of music and the
perfume Of flowers. He supped of Eve
OF six olives and a little water,, retired
to rest at nine, and composed at nigh
in bed. When he had made some YER
ses, he sung. and dictated to his wife OF
daughters. On sunny days he aat on q
bench at bis door ), he lived in ARTILLERY
Walk, leading to Bumbill Fields. 'll-
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
Who Would not be a Farmer ?

lF a young man wants to engage in a
business that will insure him, in middle
life, the greatest amount Of leisure time,
there is nothing more sure than Ia rming.
If he has an independent turn Of mind,
ct him be farmer. If he wants to en-.
gage in healthy occupation, let him
get spot Of earth, keep within his
means, shun the lawyer, be temperate
TO avoid the doctor, be honest that he
may have clear conscience, improve
the soil, so as to leave the world better
than he found it, aud then il he cannot
live happily and die contented, there is
no home for him.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

CoNuKDnuMs.--"'l'alking OF condu,S.
drums, said Old Huricsns. stroichino
himself all over Social Hall, and semi.
ing out ono Of those mighty puts or
Havana smoke which had given him his
name. "Tslking Of conundrun,, can
any Of you tell when ship may bs said
to be in love 7"
81 can tell--I can, y snapped out Ia.
tile Turtle. "lt's when she wsni, 10 X
manned" ~
"Jus, missed i.."quo.h OH Hunic.n..
first ?" '
81 do, secondly" answered Lemons.
"t's when she wants mate"
mot correct replied Hurricsns.-
The question is still open"
"When she's ship Of great size. !"
(sighs, modestly propounded Smoothly.
"When she's tender 10 man Of par,"
said tho Colonel. regarding the reflection
Of his face in his boot.
Everything but correct" responded
Hurricane. A.tls -
"Whcn she's struck back by q heavy
sSc6eo'su S'o't'6uI
"Not as YET" said Hurricane.-
"Come, hurry aIonsy"
"When she makes much OF fast
sailer," cried Smashpies.
Here there was Q great groan. and
Smashpies was thrown out fthe window.
When peace was restored Old Hurricane
"propeIled" again. le
"You might have said, when sho
hugs the wind or when she runs down
for smack or when she's sfier con.
sort or something Of that sort. But il
wouldn't have been right. The real
solution is-when she's attached, to a
buoy"
"That's it, is it," said Smashpies.
who had mysteriously re.appeared.-
"Thst's what just stepped ou, 10 tell
the ladies. Now some Of you tell me
when a ships beloved 7"
"When the carpenter re guards her."
quoth Meister Karl. "Smashpies you
must find the Cigsrs."
And Smashpies brought out his box Of
Resalias, and behold there came great
cloud over Social Hall.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

AYAsKEE, boas,ing an inveterate hate
of everything British, is living in {
neshboring city with colonist's family.
He takes every opportunity to have q
slap at Brother Bull, and the colonisi
does what he can to defend the venerable
gentleman.
"You are arguing" said the colonis
"against your ancestors"
"No, I'm not"
"Who was your father"
"a Yankee"
,"Who ware your forefathers -
"Yankees I"
"Who were Adam and Eve ~
"Yankees, by thunder y
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

Hrs NAME.-A man in San Francisco
named Pulaski Jacks, had his name
painted on a big sheet Of tin, hung up
at the door Of his shop. One day an
outre appearing individual walked in
and wished to "take look at them new
tangled things" "What thiags ~
.'Why, them i Pulaski Jacks" "Thats
my name Pulaski Jacks /; don't you
see r., "Isit, we'll, darnsdif | knowed
il! didn't know whether it meant
boot. jacks or jack.asses ha ha ~ and
taking a good look at the astonished
shopman, he walked out.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
HUMILITY.

The bird that sonrs on highest wing,
Builds on the ground her lowly nes!
And she that doth most sweetly sing,
Sings in the shade when all things resi-
In lark and nightingale we see
What honor hath humility.
When Mary chose the "better part"
She meekly sat at Jesus feet
And Lydia's gently opened heart
Was made for Gods own temple meet
Fairest and best adorned is sh, .
Whose emblem is humility.
The saint that wears heav'n's brightes
crown,
In deepest alteration bends;
The weight Of glory bears him down
The most when most his soul ssce nds:
Nearest the throne itself must be
The fooistool of humility.
tsEr JAMES MONTGOMERY.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

DEATH OF TYaANTs.-lt is not by
destroying tyfants that we are to extin'
guish tyranny nature is not thus to be
exhausted of her power to produce them.
The soil Of republic sprouts with the
rankest fertility; it has been sown with
dragons teeth. To lessen the hopes ol
usurping demagogues, we must enlighten'
animate, and combine the spirit Of free
men we must (ortify and guard the con-
sli,utional ramParts about liberty. When
its friends become indolent or disheart.
ened, it is no longer of any importance
how long lived are its enemies they
will prove immortal.-Fisher Ames.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

@ BRooxs, Of the New York Ex.
press, who gained good dea Of noto.
riety by his structures upon Bishop
Hughes, has the following spicy hit a.
Henry Ward Beecher. In this instance,
Brooks is all right.
News Bulletins in the Pulpit.
Brother Beecher, last Sunday, il
seems, preached Passmore Willismson.
not Christ cruci6ed. He was no sooner
on the stage-in the pulpit, we mean.-
than, with quiet smile Of exultation.
he announced to the audience-consrs.
CATION, we mean-that tho last martyr to
liberty had been released. He stated
that he had received the news since he
came 10 the church. Whether the pro.
mitigation Of ",he news" was followed
by round Of applause, or not, our in.
(ormant has forgotten to say-but why
not?
Now, Brother Beecher, we protest, in
the name Of the gentlemen Of the press
generally-against your forestalling the
news market in this manner. Fer just
think OF consequences! Iflyou tell the
public al the news oflhe day from your
pulpit. On Sunday morning. We, who
publish newspapers on Monday, will
have no readers. Hereafter, We have
no doubt every body will be more anx.
ious than ever, to .ent a pow in Ply.
mouth Church-now that, in addition 10
occasionally smart dissertations on some
secular topic, they are TO have the "la.
test news" thrown in. But 10 it fair,
Mr.. Beecher, is it fair? That piece Of
news about Passmore Williamson you
know You 20, from some Of the Sunday
papers, and it wasn't the right thing, to
take it without giving due credit.
We expect to hear Of the arrival of.a
European or California steamer az.
nounced from the pulpit-with the latest
quotations for consols and cotton-and
the amount Of specie. In that case.
there will be but one process by which
we Of the daily press can keep up with
the enterprise OF. Brother Beecher---and
iha. is, publish our journals on Sunday,
SO as TO be before the public with the y.
test news as soon as he Is. This proceed.
| ing will 10 an infraction Of tho fourth
commandment. TO be sure-but. thea. If
it is albright for Clergyman not 70 heed
it, why should we poor laymen be pun.
ished for itl (Phy election day didn'e
come on Saturday, 90 that We could ell
go to Plymouth Church, bright and car.
ly. next morning, to hear the latest
news.)
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

CovETousNEss--Boy. Master, mar
vel how the fishes live in the sea.
1st Fisherman. Why as men do a.
land the great ones eat up the little
ones. can compare our rich Misers te
nothing so ftly as to whale; "a plays
and tumbles, driving the poor fry before
him, and at Last devours them all at q
mou,hful. Such Whales have heard o.
on the land, who never leave gaping til
they have swallowed the whole parish
church, steeple, bells. and all.--Shaks'
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
Tho Dead Alive Again.

TIE Calcutta correspondent Of the
London Times SAYS s:-.'lt 10 reported
that an officer. who wss supposed 10
have been killed in the Cabul campsign
more than thirteen years ago, whose
place has long bssn 6llsd mp 10 the
army list, and whose wifs has conisae&.
cd a second marriage snd given. birh %
a second family, has suddenly iusned up,
He has been prisoner during this loSS
period in Kokan." si59 -a
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
BE BRAVE I

NEvER go gloomily, Man with a Mind;
Hope is better ccmpanion than Fear;
Providence, ever bengnant ana kind, t'
Gives with smile what you take with tear;
All will be right
Look 10 the light;
Morning is ever the daughter OF Night
All that is black will be all that is bright;
Cheerily, cheerily, then cheer Up
Many foe is friend in disguise
Many sorrow blessing most true,
Helping the heart TO be happy and wise,
With lore ever precious and joys ever new
.HIf. Sand in The van;
Strive like man;
This is the bravest and cleverest plan;
Trusting in God, while you do what you can !
Cheerily, cheerily, then cheer up!
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
Children in Jail.

TEE Rutland (Va.) Herald states,
that there have been confined in the Jail
at that place, the last four or five
months, two boys. aged about thirteen
years. Last week there was put intc
iail. q boy seven years Of age, charged
with the crime Of stealing butter nuts.
This must have been tbs place where
she dsscon-k killed his cat fof ca,ching q
mouse on Sundsy. .s,s = q, 81 1854
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

DSThs reason why Gseat Men meet
with 80 littls pity or attachment in Ad.
versity, would seem 70 .be this !: The
Friends Of . Great Man were made BY
his Fortunes, his Eneniies by himsslf.
and Revenge i : much moye, punctual
peymastsr thaa Gratitude. Cotton.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20
III 1 $ G lG L l. 4 II Y.
THE sTOIC.

meier will weep again
] will meet fate with an unblenching eye;
For better far in proud contempt TO die
Than idly talk Of pain.
Can not bear all things
Who talks of weakness 10 a soul like mine ?
Love, sorrow. hope and pity, resign.
And all that fortune brings.
In lonely strength stand.
Unmoved, though earthquakes open at my feet
Though storms of malice on my bosom beat.
can their rage withstand.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

GREAT MEN.-Great Men often OBJ.
tain their ends by means beyond the
Grasp Of vulgar intellect, and even BY
Methods Numerically opposite to .hose
which the multitude would pursue. But
to effect this, bespsaks % profound .
knowledge Of Mind. as that Philosopher
evinced Of Matter, who 6rst produced
ice by the agency of heat.-COlton.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

AKclExT suT. .GooD.--At'thJ FIRST su.
trance upon thy estate. keep a low sad,
lhatshou-ssaysst rise with honor thou
canst not ot.dsSlins. without shame ;-he
that bSEins s~here hii father 'snds, will
end whsssi biz fsther bsgiass ~ Z. 8 Q =
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

over it, and with a shrek fell flaming 10
the floor. In week she was dead. In
that paper was the announcement OF the
marriage Of her destroyer.-Ezchange
pQDcr.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

/ D@r lwlifr, we shsit 6nd many men
that are great, and some men that are
good = but very few men that are both
great and good.-SColton. = ,s...., .s.s,, H.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

DEsTs.--Lose not thius owla ior want
of ssking ;for 1t; twill sst shss ns
thanks. .--Fxllsr. - '.-e q. ~
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-11-20

77--Tl.-N iFs2s f7E-a7.. . -. : - =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-19

A good assortment Of Liquors,
Also, fine lot Of; Crockory and Glass Ware, Tin
md Wooden Ware, &c., &C.,
JOHN B. HARVLEY,
JOHN A. MAYS.
Hamburg, Nov 90, 6m 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-19
Notice, to Contractors

GEALED Proposals for building an Academy
y on the Viewer Road, near the residence OF
A. j. Smyley, will be received from the date OF this
publication untilthe 25th ihst..a
The following is the specification OF said Building,
agreed upon and submitted by the undersigned
.Dimensions.-Length thirty feet by twenty-five
feet in breath, and twelve feet in heghth Two
DOORS fronting cash other, in sides Of said building
Windows, eigh, In number, two TO. each side and
two to each end each window to contain twelve
lOxl6 lights Weather boarding nailed, on vert-
clly, the boards for which to be 10 inches wide and
OF ordinary thiekness-joints to be covered with
inch stats. Roof, Swiss style, very steep, and
covered with shingles Boards for foorings 6 in
ci1es in breath and II inches in thickness Twenty
plain but neat benches, having bucks, each bench
sufficiently large for two occupants, and writing
desk for every bench. The whole to be done in
substantial and workmanlike manner.
tis the desire Of the Committee that the building
be completed and ready for occupation by the first
Monday in February next.
= A. ]. SMYEY,
JOHN a. ADDISON,
j. A. BLAND,
Dec 10 Ct 4S Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-19
State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN EOUTTY

Ann Griffin, J R;I IN, Acc, .Stt,l..
suumore re- B. Griffin, e, al. mt and gent Re1'e''
DY Virtue of an order Of the Court OF E1uityin
ID this ease, will proceed 10 sell at Edsehcld
Court House, on the FIRST Monday in january next,
that well known Real Estate Of the late N. L..
Griffin, known as the Darby Lands. IT will be
offered in two parcels as follows:
First, The Home Tract, continuing one thousand
acres, more or less, and adjoining lands Of I. Il.
Blaluck, Samuel Marsh, Anon Lindsay, Benjamin
Hatcher and others.
Second, The Mill Tract containing six hundred
acres, more or less, and adjoining the former Tract
as also lands Of Alfred hughes, S. S. Boyce, L. S.
johnson, Anon Lindsay and others.
Upon the first of these Tracts there is one OF
the most beautiful residences in the District, on a
high and commanding position, and in perfectly
healthy locality. 1t is just four miles below Edge
field c. H., aud Immediately on the Plank Road
leading TO Hamburg. The Tract by which it is
surrounded embraces considerable amount Of
fresh land and is altogether in good condition for
farming purposes Here is the best chance we know
for any ono dcsirous Of purchasing comfortable
home.
The mill tract has also good house upon it, and
other necessary fixtures.
Purchasers should watch this sale.
/ TERns-One and two years credit except costs,
to be paid in cash. Purchasers to give bond with
ADEQUATE surcties 10 secure the purchase money.
A. SIMklNS, C. E. E. D.
Dec 10 1855 1t AZ