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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

REFUSAL OF TIFF GoyERNMENT TO RECOGNIZE
Col. FRENCH AS MINISTER FROM NICARAGUA.--
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, 1855. Col. Parker II.
French addressed letter to Mr.. Marcy. enclos.
ing n copy of his credentials as Minister from
Nicaragua and requesting an interview. Mr.
Marcy replied, and instead of appointing an in
teryiew; anticipated what he would have said at
once. which was. in substance that the persons
who had overthrow the government of Ncara-
qua were not citizens; and until there should
have been some popular recognition confrma-
ton of their authority, the United States could
not recognize Col French nor any one else, as
Minister from the new government. know these
to be the facts, and you can rely upon them as
such, notwithstanding any and all statements,
bv whomsoeyer made, to the contrary. 3.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

An error occurred IN our report of the prooeeJr
ings OF the House of Delegates. which made the
Speaker give it as his opinion in reply TO oups
ton OF Mr.Johnston, that the week during which
the Legislature take recess for the Christmas
holidays would be deducted from the constitu-
tional term of ninety days. On the contrary.
the Speaker gave il as his opinion that the week
would not be deducted.-R. Enquirer.
The recess is either part of the session or il
is not. Ifa part. the members, under precedent.
are entitled to pay. Ifnot part. they are not
entitled. But The speaker has decided that though
the recess is no part Of the session. the members
are entitled to their per diem. Suppose they
had adjourned for month, or six months. would
they have had a right to draw pay for that time!
Clearly. If they can draw for week which is no
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29
From the Saint Paul Press, December II 1915
Latest from the Arctic Regicus--ssif John Fran
Kiln Found -Expedit JUS Tip.

kiln Found -Expedit ous Tip.
Mr. Stewart arrived from Red River last even
ing on his way to Canada, bearing dispatches
for Sir George Simpson. containing information
Of tho discovery Of the point where Sir John
Franklin and his party persisted.
II on the coast opposite Montreal Island.
Their bones lie buried in the sand within an ex-
tent Of twelve miles This is the fifth winter
since they persisted. and the drifting sands OF
that barren region. heing in lat. 90 deg. North
have piled in successive layers on the bones of
these noble ind i'll fated men.
Mr.. Stewart describes tie region dreary in
the extreme--not II blade of grass stick of
timber met the eye. No game of any kind could
be found.
The Esquamaux. from whom their information
was obtained by signs, pressed their fingers into
their cheek, and placing their hands on their
stomachs, endcayored to indicate the manner Of
their horrible death. They charged with
killing them, but merely answered with their
signs.
1t a very expeditions trip. it being only
thirteen months since the party left the Red Riy-
er settlements.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

PRESENT FOR Coy WIsE.-A correspondent
oithe Baltimore Sun, writing from Washington
says superb picture representing the marriage
of Poeahonas, has been executed and framed.
and is oday on exhibition. The following is
the inscription: .presented to his Excellency,
Henry A wise Governor Of Virginia, by Virgin
ians in the Sixth Auditors office Of the Post Of
fee Department" The top h surmounted with
beautiful spread eagle in gold; at each end u
shield and at the bottom the cont of arms of the
State. The picture is 81 by feet in size, and
will be presented at an early day after hi. nau-
guraton.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

The Paris correspondent oftha Evening POST
makes tho extraordinary assertion that Marshal
Pellisser demands pen mission to eyaouate the
Crimea forthwith declaring that it is impossible
to continue operations there on account of the
want of water for the horses Of the army, the
Russians having poisoned all the wells and alleg
ing that it will be sufficient to leave garrisons
at four or five points. The writer adds that it
is probable the advice Of Marshal Pellissier will
be adopted.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Courier and Enquirer writes to that Jour
nal " The difficulty experienced in tho orgnni.
cation of the House has given birth to several
rather startling propositions. One il, that the
House proceed to choose some person as presi-
ding officer, who is not member. The pames
of ex-President Van Buren,, ex Senator Benton,
and ex-Speaker Stevenson, have been suggested.
The proposed method is. to pass resolution an
pointing one of these gentlemen Speaker. Differ.
ences of opinion exist as to the constitutional
power of the House TO go beyond the list of il.
own members in the selection of q Speaker
The provision of the constitution in respect To-
choice of Speaker is as follows:
1.-The House of Representatives shall choose
their Speaker and other officers"
- These words do not limit the choice of the
House to its own members, and the question is
to be determined by the general grant of powers
to the House. In case the House should avail
itself Of the reasonable doubt which has been
thrown over the question and escape from the
dilemma in which it finds ITSELF of course il could
at its pleasure remove the officer thus elected"
In confirmation of this view it NAV be stated
that the clerk, sergeant arms, doorkeeners
&c., Who are elected under the same clause rs
the Speaker, are uniformly persons not mem
bers OF the House. But we do not perceive that
the proposition lessons the difficulties in tho wav
OF an organization. The contest is one partly
for principle. but mainly for party advantage.
and scarcely at all for men. Should any one of
the gentlemen named. or any other, be presented,
the question would Immediately arise to which
division of the body does he incline Is he a
Faslonist. Administration Democrat. or National
American The same issues would come nm
that now hold the house at dead lock, and the
same battle would be fought over their heads TINT
we have with the present candidates
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29
Tie .rinn.p..nn. .ucec.. OF ,he grcnl Arabian

remedy for and beast H. q. FARBELls CELEBRATED
ARABIAN dNiEsT Is causing eoanterfes to spring all
the country spreading their haneul influence The
land robng the pockets of the honest unsuspcetu by
imposing upon them worthless and poisonous trash for the
genuine H. g. Farrels Arabian Linment Fellow Citizens
Look well before buy and that the label of the bottle
the letters H. G. before Farres for if it has not is
The label around each bottle the genuine Lin
ment reads thus I'll g. Parcels Celebrated Arabian lni-
and the signature the proprietor is written the
label also and these words blown in tie glass bottle Oh
q. Farrells Arabian Liniment Peoria
The daring boncss of the who would deceive the
people by imposing them worthless trash for really
genuine and good medicine thus only cheating them ont of
their money but that which is far dearerher heahought
be held and receive the contempt bis dastad
spirit merits beevefy them who regards his own health,
and wishes truth and honesty triumph deception and
raseaiy put his heel all base impoons, and uphold that
which is just and right The genuine H. g. Farrell Arabian
Imminent proved itself be the remarkable medicine
known for the of rheumatism neuralgia pains wherever
located sprans, bruises hardened Jumps burns wounds
chronic and weak lame back and Is
eieen rmody for horses and cattle in the 81
ny dstemper lameness dry shoulder slin wounds
and will always stop the further progress of poles stu
ringbone aud blood spawn, If used in the beginning.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

THE FRANKise PRIyILEaT.-0ur resent Post
master General, "says the Louisville Journal
in view Of the deficiency of the post-ofiice resen-
ne. has made one strong effort to have the rates
of postage raised both on letters and on newspa-
pers, and will very probably make another.
The Journal of Commerce says.Ithat, up to the
present time, the Postmaster General has never
been at the trouble 10 state what amour. of free
government mail matter is sent in tho mails; and,
until called for by resolution of the House, and
furnished by Mr.. Berrett, the Washington City
Postmaster. there Ind been no official information
on the subject since the administration common
eed Mr. Berretts report shows the postage on
free" matter, if reokoned at ordinary rates, 10
be 81 ,46S,s6I, going out,eard from the Washing
ton City Postoflice. Mr.. Hall, Postmaster Gene
raj in 1851, estimated the amount outaodrdiy and
in,eardiy at tho Washington City Postoiiice TO be
So. 100, 4l0 year. From these statements, the
Postoffice Committee in the House of Represen
tatives estimate two millions and half for the
Government and Congressional franked matter
yearly
Now let Congress, instead of rasing the post
age either abolish the franking privilege alto
getber appropriate at once and regularly from
the Treasury n sufficient amount of money to
pay tho enorino us amount of franked matter. As
for the increase of postage, the people will listen
TO no such thing
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

The New York Courier says of the European
letters by the last steamer, they confirm the pub
lished accounts as to favorable turn in the mon
ey markets of London and Paris. The mails
bring larger number OF orders for American Sc
curites than have been received by any steamer
for several months past. This fact is sufficient
to show that there is not only restoration of
confidence as to the prospective condition of mon
ey and commercial matters in Western Europe,
but that European capitalists are further dispos-
ed to seek investments in those solid loans and
shares of market that may be fully relied up
Oh Tor future dividends.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29
Prescription Of Americans.

A statement having got into the newspapers
to the effect that Hon. Mr.. Puryear, the repres-
entatiye Of the Rockingham District Of North
Caroline. having waited upon Judge Campbell and
presented to him strong recommendation. signed
BY many respectable people residing in the neigh
borhood where the Office is located, Of partcu-
lar person aspostmaster, Mr. Puryear was asked
by the Judge if the named for the Office
was "Know-Nothing." to which he replied
that he did not know. but he would respectfully
inquire If he did belong TO that organization
would it be cause for Withholding the commission
from him. Judge C. replied unhe sitatngly. that
under circumstances would he appoint u
know Nothing to office'-Mr. Puryear has
published note in the National organ in which
he says:
:. The conversation TO which you allude was
between Mr.. Horatio King. 1st Assistant Post
master General. and myself and not with Mr..
Campbell, the Postmaster General, as stated in
your article. With this exception tho statement
is correct. rs far as it goes, but il does not EN-
brace all that occurred between Mr.. King and
myself on that OCCASION
when made the application for the appoint
ment, Mr.. King asked me If the applicant were
Know nothing! | replied that did not know
whether he was or not aud asked him il it
possible that his being Know Nothing would be
an objectionl He replied Yes, am acting un-
der orders not to appoint any Know Nothing
and to turn out all wbomI Know to belong to the
order" then asked him If native-born citizen
and foreign Roman Catholic, both equally comp
etent. were to apply for the appoiniment,on which
would he bes.ow t7 lie said he should be COM
PEELED to appoint the foreign Catholic.
Could the spirit of malignant and bigotted hate
go fursherl The chief of this Department, let it
be remembered,is himself catholic; we are there
fore not at a loss to understand his preference
for foreign born catholic over n native born
protestant American. Will the people of this
country, born on its soil and chershing its pro
,estant faith, submit TO BIO thus insulted and tri
fed with. by an arrogant and prizes, ridden Off
cial' Have they no spirit 10 resist intolerance
that wants only power to make ii persecution =
Will they not hurl from power and oyerwhcm with
ignominy nn administration and party that con
nive at end encourage such Dissertation of the
rights of native American citizenship such rob
berry Of the heritage they have received from their
fathersf
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

SnARrE's RIFLES. The following account Of
Sharpe's rifles, from the Missouri Democrat.
will be read with ntero.t ut the present mo-
ment
This recently Invented weapon, if it posses
ses one half of the power and capacity claimed
for ii by its proprietor. is destined soon to super
sede every other weapon for warke bur.
poses now i'll existence. 1t is the most elieaei
Gus and terrible fre-arm in existence The small
carbine now used by the United States mounted
men throws a ball with deadly accuracy one QUAR-.
ter of a mile, and can be fred ten times per min
ute. 1t is not complicated il structure is easily
cleaned and suffers no injury from wet weather.
Mr.. Sharpe is now preparing models for four new
species of his weapon, namely: \ small pocket
pistol, calculated 10 throw Minnie ball one HIM.
dred yards; cavalry pistol with range of five
hundred yards; rifle suitable for footmen. with
a range of one mile, and large gun To throw n
two-ounec ball or Il small she'll one mile mud a
half, or AS far rs a man or borse can be seen To
advantage. With this latter weapon Mr.. 6. de-
clares he can set on fire house or n shin Mt n
distance of nearly two miles, and prevent tho use
of field artillery by killing the herses before the
guns are brought within good range.
"This rifle in the hands of u good marksnan
is equal 10 ten muskets. bayonet,. and ALL for
| place man six rods distant with a musket and
bayonetand before he can bring the hayonct into
use the rifle can be lnaded & discharged Ten times
They carry balls with great precision aud force
| MIR. Sharpe intends these rifles To become n ma
fional weapon, and should Congress. by using n
little iberaty purchase the patent the country
| would he possessed of n means of warfare une
quaed in the world.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

A PRETTY BROAD llINr.-To fond mother
whose children were at the time making them
selves di~agreeabe, gentleman observed, Il
have decided preference for bad children, ma
dam" 'liow strange; and pray for what reason!' :,
soid she" Because they are al~ ays sent ont Of
the room.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

The country cannot have forgotten how the
democratic press beloved with Indignation
the efforts Of President Fillmore to prevent tho
infracton Of the laws and treaties Of this govern
ment, by arresting the Lopez flibusters, in their
lawless designs against Cuba. A case has just
occurred in New York of Executive interposi-
ton, going UNNECESSARILY further than that of
President Fillmore, in regard to which the Dem.
ocratic press is either silent or speaks only in
approval. The Northern Light. with five hun
dred passengers calling themselves emigrants to
Nicaragua, has been arrested, as she was about
sailing from the harbor of New York, nnd is now
held in captivity by the war vessels OF the GOV
eminent. In the case of Cuba there was no,
even revolution on hand, to justify the interfer-
ence of our citizens. The expedition was avow.
eddy one for war and conquest, and, whatever may
have beenthe motives of those engaged in it, was,
by the law of nations, denounced ms piratical
In the case of Nicaragua, actual revolution has
taken place and has succeeded Regular and
firm government has been established and these
iemigranis 60 at the invitation of the authorities
TO strengthen the government and develope the
country. And yet the President thrusts in the
mighty arm of the government to arrest them
We justified President Fillmore in his course
but we cannot but regard that of President Piero,
as an usurpation and abuse of power, unwarran
ted by law, and unjustifed by any consideration
of public good.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

kING WILLIAM 10. 4 Icthl
MR ELIJAH BAkFK-Dear Sir: feel 1t my duty and pleas
Inform that about ago persuaded
Baltimore Uuder the treatment of eminent physi
clan then celebrated Tor the Of that aw tu disease Bys
pepSia, which have suffered much with for the last fur
there lived under his treatment Tor time, and
being strictly dioed nearly Frustrated often thought
death preferable to worldly suiferings; but Providence
provided fricad who called me- told neigh
Dor of his had suffered he thought equally with me, the
complaint and had been entirely cured by the regular
of BAKERS PREMIUM BITrERs Here revived to
think thai all hopes had been lost Rich
mond for six ps aud by the time used up bottle
found more rt than from all tile doctors aud medicines
tried Ia better health than have been fr the
last i've years. herewith enclose 50 bottles
Send them by my driver
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

Dan Gardiner who travelled last summer as n
clown for Rivers and Darius circus, is an heir
to the amount Of over million doIlars.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

raft of timber with several men on il WAS
swept out Of Grand River, Michigan, BY the cur.
rent into the Lake. last week and is supposed to
have gone TO pieces and all the men drown ned
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

The Governor of Louisiana has issued his pro-
clamation requesting that the Sd of January mex t
be observed as day of thanksgiving.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Post says Mr.. Banks, the administration
candidate for Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives, and one of the editors of the South side
Democrats to become the associate editor of the
Union, aid that Senators Hunter and Mason will
thss be reconeiled. " hat is to become of For
ney Is there no office of sufficient profit which
does not fequre confirmation by the Senate, to
which the Presideht can appoint him
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

part of the session We are of opinion that
Speaker crutcbfeld had better think again; and
the members had better think great many times,
before they pocket the pes diem for eight or ten
days that form no part of The session.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

A letter from the captain of the lost steam ship
Crescent City, to the owners of the vessel, touch
ing the cause of tho wreck says in getting the
passengers baggage on deck large box of steel
tools was taken ont of one of tho state rooms
close to the compass by which he had been in
the habit Of shaping the course of the steamer.
which has led him to the conclusion that these
steel articles exercised an effect upon tho CON
pass causing it to err and hence the accident.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

The Senate of the South Carolina Legi slature
has passed ii bill, by vote 10 30 to ,, to amend
the constitution of TINT State sn as to require two
years residence after any one has been natural
zed, to entite lin To vote For n democratic
State this is II good long step towards American
ism
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

The Petersburg Railroad Company has been
authorized by both branches OF the Legislature
to sell coupon bonds to the amount of 5000 900
bearing secen per cent interest. This action may
be regarded as the opening wedge tothe repeal
ofthe usury laws ia Virginia
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

Tho Baltimore American says:-'.It is stated
TINT the whole subject Of slavery will be brought
before the Supreme Court of the United States
this winter, in tho case of Mr.. Booth, tho aho
ton editor who was convicted in the United
States District cour, Of aiding in the escape of
a fugitive slave and was subsequently liberated
by State C0uit on haboas corpus. This is
one of the most interesting and important eases
ever hrough, before the Supreme Court"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

DENTAL FLUID fer cleaning and preserving teeth and
gums preventing oothace arresing decay mpars delight
full flavor the breath has superseded all tooth powders
other compounds which only destroy the teeth,
Read the testimony Of of the principal the
State:
Il have used Dowdcns Dental Fluid my rr for over
six months Asa wash for the mouth highly re
store, diseased gums healthy condition pa
tents have been benefited by 1t and In.
parts delightful fragrance 10 the breath
TIoS. II. EDMuADS. NJ. u, Dentist,
Main 81 Richmond, Va"
For sale by strother Is Whitehead Nil Druggists
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29

hbuhcf'- frcmiAm EiuSf>.-Ne would call the al
tenon Of the public the annexed cerhcae also advise
them lose time hut them egnlai in their families
die best and safest medicine manufactured in Virginia
When the Cholera and Diarrhea aaruingly
several years though thai used
Bakers Bers with the above diseases They
had Of Stroher Whitehead and r. Sabcr
Co ynchburg aud of Druggists generally Orders filed by
addressing T.. BAKER, Richmond, Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29
SpECTAJ, NOTICES.


religion Of America SO l. DE GRATH cos ECLEt TRIO
OIL compounded By A. f. SIXTH, Chemist of Philadelphia,
IN. for main That relieves the dis
tressng eonants minutes hundreds thousands
testify, who long suffered most aeentely-nany who
were unable to walk chair without help Many
citizens have been helped of their
within the last few months, and well
and living grateful the wonderful curative
ers Of very Little children
etfnes into quiet sleep and
vigorous health Frigtfu iuDors and abceses piles
of the circulating kind ofong standing endng
complicated womb complaints and internal
hemorrage anduar swelling of the most obdnrae character
infamaory neuralgia the most circulating,
sprained limbs and fractures feons and painful
gatherings irritating skin complaints and chap
ache eramp In the stomach,
approaching the Of DEATH and than all this
speedily and easily cured by De Graths great ma
Eleeric Oil" % South Eigth streetnow
benign the cottages of the owly and the
sions and dangerous imi
taons Come the Office - South Eighth street. be-
tween Ghesnnt and Walnut. Philadelphia
sale all the principal drug stores in this city and
throu ghnnt the State dee
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-29
s.oo.. on, for Nouu,erGei,s .

The pub cautioned against another counterfeit which
has lately made its appearance called w b Farres Al abn
Lmnent the dangerous of all the counte,is because
his having the of Farrell many will buy in good tith
without the knowledge that counterfeit exists they will
perhaps only discover their when the spurious
has wrought its evil effects
Tho genuine article only by H. G. Farrell
sole inventor proprietor, wholesale druggist No
Main street Peoria Illinois to whom all applications for Agen
cies be addressed BE you with the letters H.
before Farrelrs thus-H G. FARRELL Sand his sigma,
O the wrapper, all others counterfeits.
Sold by r. STABLER & Co. Druggists,