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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

DISGRACEFCL.--The Wa shington correspon-
dent of the Northern press details dspraccfal
scene in the House of Representatives. One of
them wrtes:--
have never witnessed more animated scene
IN the House than occurred this Thursday morn
ing The House having gone into Committee
ON the Swamp Land Bill, Mr.. Harris, of Nlissis-
sippi, took the floor to deliver general speech
ON the state of the Union, embracing. according
To custom, all the controverted political topics of
the day. lregret to say that this member was
50 shamefully intoxicated that his condition was
dIsgraceful To himself and the House As he
has previously transgressed his privileges in the
same manner, the House certainly ought not
longer 10 tolerate him in these violations of com.
mon Proprieiy. The colleagues of the member
persuaded HIM, attera few minutes of wild ges-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

The committee Of the common council arc
engaged iu an cxnmin ,tion Of the causes leading
to the losses by the late fire,ond will make their
report Ia the council in few days We are in
formed by the chairman Of the committee, That
satisfactory evidence has been adduceG showing
TINT no blame, properly, attaches to the Supern-
tendent of the Water Works for insuficiency Of
water in the reservoir, during the fire. The sup
ply, he suites, appears 10 have been abundant.
On other points we would suggest suspension
of public opinion until the report of the com
miltee is presented.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

At court for the County of Appomattox -,
the Court House Thereof, on Thursday tho ill.,
day of january 1850.
Lewis d. Isbell Esq, Attorney for the Co,.
monwealh, announced to the Court the death Of
William b. Roane. Esq, of the city of I.vn,I
burg, whereupon the following resolutions wer.
unanimously adopted by the Court and membars
of the Bar:
l. That this court and its officers have L.or,
with sincere sorrow that William b. Roane. Ia,"
a member practcng at his Bar died at his res;
dence on Tuesday he I'd inst
. That they feel that in the death or NJ
Roane the community in which he lived ha, los,
n valued cltizen--the members of this Court al
Bar an associate and friend whose gentlencs. q
delitv and amenities won for him the cnn6denc.
and regarded all whos knew him-and his especial
friends AN intimate whose coinpanon>lip WI.
ever source of high pleasure and genial enio,
mcut.
4, That this Court and Bar tender To = W.
resved family Of the deceased the expressj |
their sympathes i'll the heavy aiiliction which
has visited them, and token of their rerar1
for him will enter upon the records of the court
these resolutions.
A. That the Clerk of this court he reane.to5
to forward copy of these proceedings to Mrs
Roane and cause them to be published in H.
newspapers of the city of Lynchburg.
A copy-teste. ii. +. BOCOCk Crk.
In Campbell County Court, January term ISIS
Edward ID. Christian, Attorney for the CoInmon.
wealth having announced To the court the deotL
of William b. Roane. late practicing Attorney
in this Court.
On motion, the following resolutions were =.
doptcd by the officers and members of the co,rt
lst. That it is with feelings of the deepest >or.
row, we have heard of the death of VIM Il
Roane, late practcing Attorney in this Colrf.
Warm and ardent III his Compartments court,ons
and polite in his demeanor. possessed of e,r.a,
energy, and talents of no ordinary degree he Iad
Tor himself high station of the Bar, with
the warmest regards. and fullest confidence ofaI
who knew him: that rcct "a zcd in him all tIo,,
high qualities of head and la art, that character.
lied him as the steadfast friend, the social md
agreeable companion, and polite gentleman
ID. That this court and it- officers do dccply
sympathize with his bereavcd and afflicted f,pil,
in this melancholy dispcnsation of Providence.
in taking so suddenly from among them. in The
prime of manhood and usefulness, one So we'll
qualified to fill the endearng relation of husband
and father
Sd. That as a further token of their respect
for the deceased these resolutions be spread
upon the records of this court, and a COPY Of
the same be sent to his fumy, and also To- the
papers of the city of Lynchburg for publication:
and that this court do now adjourn.
Extract from the minutes
Trste;
GEO. w. DABNEY, Crk.
Republican please copy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
FRIDAY MORNING =. .JAN'Y 10, 1855.
| lave not that alaeriiy vt spirit.
Nur cheer of mind ihai wont 10 have

Nur cheer of mind. that was wont 10 have"
kng Richard III
THE ENQUIRER is deeply and painfully des-
pendent. Its ewes opening to the fatal i'm
policy of having nominated, for the support OF
the people of Virginia such ticket as ''the luna
tic convention. brought forth, after three DAYS
Of the most painful and perilous labor. 1t can
no longer conceal its alarm, although, but few
DAYS marches have been made in the campaign.
and the enemy not yet even in sight. Ii ex-
horts- threatens, promises. deplores, commands,
like defeated general in the melee of an ire
trievable rout Hear its last despairing cry:
In this crisis Of trial and danger. when the
Democratic party Is confronted by adversary,
which boast Of inyncibility when all the
sources of the opposition. from every quarter Of
the country are concentrated in the assault upon
this fortress of Democracy; when an unfortu-
nate issue of the struggle will involve the hope
less overthrow four party and the dsceHdencgof
Hhig measures and Wig poiicy--we say. in
this great emergency no chicftain can be per-
mifted to shrink from the contest, and indulge
the sullen resentment of personal luminosity or
disappointed ambition. while the masses ID the
Democracy are enduring the sweat and agony
of the fight. The Democrat that is not with ~
in this hour ef trinl aud supreme effort, when the
fate Of the Virginia Democracy thet Is TO h. de-
tcrfnlned now sbd Tor al time, Il against LIS
country & against his party. Its not the time for
neutrality. The party will not tolerate inacton
or Indifference. Every man must rally to the
rescue, or submit TO the penalty of desertion
aposiacy."
How are the mighty fallen Here, in this old
impregnable stronghold of democracy this re-
fuge and hope Of the cohorts Of locofocoism-
whose powerful and resistless legions raised
Pierce to the Presidency and Joseph Johnson 10
seat of highest honor-herr, III Virginia, blind
and deaf aud doomed for many long year,
ganst every thing that the Enquirer disSpproy-
ed-with her fifteen thou sand loeofoco majority,
we hear the loud lancntatien that a crisis Of
trial and danger has eeme-that great emtr-
genegn is at hand-that the forces in "sicedt nd
agony are come at last to their "hoa Of trial
and supreme tfort." We cannot bear To look
upon such distress. We implore the Enquirer
to be composed Indeed, indeed it deccives itself
The fortress II nat vet belexgured The enemy
have not yet appeared These are but dreams,
which, like those that sat ''heavy the soul of
Richard, the night before Boswor,h, afictit az
itated spirit. True, they may be premonitions
of dire realities to come--but we boseech the
Enquirer TO brace up its manhood, and drive off
these phpntoms Of the night. We want to see
it in the field when the embattled hosts are on
the plnin-and not imagining itself murdered be
cause the lights burn blue and dim. Cheer mp,
cheer up, my lively lad"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

isfaction for ilr remainder If nv life. W. ~l"nt
the evening together. recounting our adventures
in Old England, giving oar impressions Of men
aud things around u. aud forming schemes TOR
subsequent enjoyment in London. happier
party perhaps never similarly employed,
and in my next ''inhiction," will give you an
account of the manner in which plans were
realized Until then adieu.
Very respectfully, yours, &c,
T.. w.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LYNeHBUKG, Jan. 8ih. 1871


Edai,rs ofthc II eiaiaa.
Genemen.-ilaving ca ned with rreret that slts
have hren 1t into circulation that MIR. + an e, ial
sold o. offered Ia sell nj. nis u,ci cry and .ocn
for tveivr hundred dolu~. ,ule th, mil oh 4 -.
fnins these knowing he h, fast and fat
thcy put IN ctru atom to >irad and luld,
pu lie ppini"i
olit,ca NJ E ms C,- his Engine II ID Il part nj Ia,
wood machinery Tie sum oi rwri,e hundre dol.ar.;
Mr. Etn,'~ the tine. all hi. .turA
aud mttrilS nni MI his machinery for working iron,
anil al >ufc.elt ANNUAL of his W nod Machinery for
til" of a IA p, nhich he expec:ci TO work the en-.
5 ling wear Ut Warwichis Mil
Believing you viii confer avtr the publica- vel
tie a'rirs itele-trd. you will pleasc give me
ubuye place in your columns.
Yours. Respectfully,
jan 9 p l.EGAN l.. COFFEE
For liiiinl. Di,ct fnvtr and !ur Liver I,,t,e
and ntl disease, arising n d.ordcrcd or inn ure
state 81 the Blood, CARTER SPANISH MIXTURE /.
certain aud positive rdy II attack the sat I'll ,.
by rendering IN" Il"d pure, aud cxpelliug u
healthy rnrtrirs trin the system. Ev,ry should
rh' iovanthe nedy who is exposed tie heat tt-
weather. result, in uIeall, cation. Il is eqla
y gonl lrryc raIiye it is in ing d,ea,n ly
1t at once. dec - dim
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

The Washington correspondent of the Com
mercal Advertiser says:
u am sorry to inform you that one great and
good man. Joseph Gales. Esq, is quite i'll. He is
now suffering from the fourth of series of at.
tacks-ot the quinsy type-whch have already
impaired his constitution. His mind was never
more vigorous than it has been for II year past
but he has used his legs with difficulty, and his
hands have been almost entirely useless. The
affection which all classes in this community hay,
ever manifested in his welfare is well merited an,
most gratifying. He IS indeed an excellent man.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12
Desperate Encounter with Fugitives from JUS
tiCe

tice.
David Wright indicted in Muscogee county
Ga, for the murder of deputy sheriff Robinson,
sometime since escaped from the jail of that
county, and proceeded to the house of another
fugitive from Justice named Best The two af,
forwards started for Pensacola, and were pur-
sued by Mr.. Robert SimonS, sheriff Munroc, and
a number of citizens. On Christmas day, they
came in sight Of the fugitive>, who were travel
ling in wagon. The Columbus Sentinel says:
The posse Immediately surrounded the wag.
on. At sight of Simons, Wright attempted to
get at gun, but failing, drew revolver and
fired ju>t as Smons dismountng. Smons
then presented a double barrel gun and snapped
cap at Wright; Wright again fired at Smons
another barrel of his revolver; Smons this time
succeeded in firing the other barrel of his gun,
loaded with buck shot a few of which took effect
in the lips and cheek of Wright, who made off
10 a thicket close by; he was headed by Mr..
Munroc; Wright then fired another bnrrel of his
revolver the shot of which took effect in the
thigh of Mr. Munroe, bat the wound was not
mortal. dog belonging to one IF the posse
now rushed upon Wright, and he was about
L, seize upon him, the bold outlaw shot him
through the left shoulders and disabled the brute
Snnons then called out to Wright TO surrender,
when he threw up his pistol and exclaimed. Il
give up The sheriff now rode up and Wright
delivered to him his pistol, and suffered himself
TO he hound.
During the scene, Best had got out gun from
the wagon, and was advancing in the direction of
Wright with the intention of aiding him in h
unequal conflict. His movement was discovered
by one OF the posse who rushed upon him and
wrenchcd the gun from his hands. After Wright
was secured, the indignant crowd took Best into
the woods, tied him 10 tree and gave him fifty
six lashes upon his back. He was then turned
loose. 1t was with the greatest difficulty the
sheriff prevented the crowd from hanging Wright
on the spot. Ac is now in jail
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

The firm of the Commission House of N. NJ.
Martin 81 Domains, Petersburg, and N. M. Mar
tin & Co., Richmond, has been changed to Don
mans 81 Johnston, Petersburg, and Donnan 81
Co., Richmond. See Cards.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

We take from the Richmond papers the fol
lowing card by r. G. Morris, announcing him.
sell a candidate for the Board of Public Works (:
RICHMOND, January 10th, 1850
In reply IL letters from many persons of the
Central District, and in accordance with hume
rous personal applications, | announce myself
n candidate for the office of Commi ssioner of the
Board of Public Works.
RICHARD &. MORRIS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

DEl'ow's REVIEW, for january, has been
issued. 1t is the commencement of II new vol
ume. enlarged to al, pages monthly and will
henceforth receive additional value under the di.
rect control and management of the Editor. who
expresses the design hcnccfo,ih, to devote him
self exclusively to it. The table of contents of
the present number is varied and inviting
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12
RICHARD &. MORRIS.

LEcTuREs.-G. T. Il. James, II. B. NJ. Con
sui in Norfolk, Is to deliver an address before the
Petersburg Library Association ON the 25th INST
Prof. Washington, WIN II Mary College, will
deliver address before the same association
on the 10Th.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

Speaking of the desperate valor displayed by
the British troop, ia The bio dy engagement OF
of the 9TH November. the London Express say 3
with just sense of the intelligence and courage
of that grade of soldiers which was once said to
fight under the cold sbnde of aristocraey,' Her
Majesty has called upon Lord Raglan 10 recon-
mend one sergeant from every regiment under
his command to be promoted to eornetey or IN q
sgnoy-When the recommendation has been
confirmed, the commissions are to date from the
9Th If November. Instances hare beca known
of men fighting their way. in the British army
m from the ranks { u commissions but never be
fore in such a wholesale fashion. Ii Is the Old
kinpiv practice renewed, of creating knights upon
the field of victory. This grace will add 10 the
valor even Of British soldiers; il will supply rs with
ofIie.rs of stefner stuff than we have hitherto
been accustomed to; il will raise the emulation
of the officers more favored of fortune. The pro
motion Of these brave men is the Reform bill It
the British Army-it will inevitably be followed
by other equally important ameliorations.-
army hut on the English people, are incaIcnlabl".
1t is the greatest victory for the popular cause
that eau be won during the war.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The Rev. Charles II. Read, of Richmond will
preach at the New Presbyterian Church, ON To-
morrow Saturday. and Sunday next, at O
clock, a. NJ.
Jan. -, 30.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

The exhibition of RosslrER's PAINTINGS be
gins tonight as will be seen from the aayer-
tisement in another column.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

ticuaten and ineffective effort to proceed :,
Weld the four.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

The Athenaeum mentions two literary work I
"in progress" Of unusual interest. One Is by
NJ kossuih the other lay NJ. Maz1nl. NJ.
Kossuth is preparing for the press collection of
hi. letters from Turkey, which will probably
contain some curious pieces of secret history
A revised edition Of the great Magyar's speech
cs ON the question of the day--the war aud how
10 mnuaec it in the interests Of freedom-may
alsobe expected from NJ. kossuth's hand. The
AthsnaeAm says there Is no truth in the story
that NJ. Mazzn is engaged, at the instance OF an
American publisher, "IIistory Of Itnly.'
1t adds: The Roman triumvr, we believe, is en-
rloying his leisure on work likely to he of i'm
portance for the future Of Italy Tie Depeiop-
ment Of the Italian Religious Question.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-12

\ VERDICT or MURDER IL THE FIRST DEGREE
SUSTAINED by TIE PRESS.
Whatever may have been the opinion of the
public in regard to his position and the influence
of his wealth no one with whom we conyerscd, or
who have read our extended and accurate report,
can have failed to have made up their minds as to
the guilt of the prisoner. The verdict far as
have been able TO learn, is regarded by all
classes IA proper one and as necessary yindica-
ti"n If the public justine.
Green's son, little boy aged six years, sat upon
his faher,s kuee. At some allusion of the prose
cutting counsel to the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of his fam
lily, that stern old man pressed his little boy to his
heart, and bowing his head over him wept in
bitter agony. The lad unable to realize the posi-
ton of his parent, yet with 'he sympathy which
distinguishes childhood, burst into tears and
with infuntile wonder, looked from his father 10
the Multitude and the speaker. TWAS sad and
touching sight
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-20
Notice of Withdrawal of certain Lands In
wisconsin

W HLhEAs, in pursuance OF resolution o. Congress eut-
w uea a resolution explanatory of passed August third
hundred ahd hy four" approved March 81 1885, relating
70 r OK and Wisconsin Of which is
e % onsd sfofss has by his The ninth day
Hss uho directed that ceain townships situate Ia the STATS
~ on each side ot The Poogs and The FoT river
nnd ne kes thoHg which (ncuding the lands
oe whharawn and withheld grani) shall Withdrawn
fo ale or entry for further orders
NOTICE therefore hereby given that here
inhe described hays h day been Withdrawn from sale entry
accordingly, 10 wit;
In the district of lands subject sale MKsasuA
nortA Of he base lime Of the fourth principal
Township IL, le river
ships II ana IA, of range o.
Townships l2, 10, aud IA, o range TO-
Township IA, OF range II.
Townships u, IS, 10, n, and 10, OF range ~.
inwnsbips "a, 10, IL, and 10, Of range 10.
Townships ~, le, and 10, of range IA.
Townships II, i6, 10 and 10, range rs.
townships is, 49, ~, ls i9, 90 and 2l of range l6.
Townships IS, 10, ~, u, I9, 90 81, ~, OF a.
lawnshns IS, l6, n, 10, 40, ai and % Of range IS
Townships 10, ~, 10, 30, 81, 49,
Townships s2, 20, and "a, Of range 81
~ he district Of lands subject Mineral
AtA 81 e base line, and sas Of ne fourth principal meridian
OF range g.
In the district Of lands subject sale srsvxsss Por
North Of tie base line, and east Of fourth principal erea.
Townships Is and l6, Of range g.
Townships is and l6, of range
Townships Is and i6, of range TO-
Townships ID, 49, and H. of IL.
Given uRdeT hand the General Laud Office
Washingt.n this third day OF April A. d. 1855.
by order Of the President:
r@ JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office.
April 4-2aw6w Int and Star.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-20
Proposals for building Lighthouse " Seven
foot Knoii,'' mouth of Patapsco river, Ma.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Ofhce Light house Board,
Washington, u. c., March ~, 1885,
DROPOSALS will be received until the 30h which
the bids will be openea for furnishing the materials
wrought AMI casiron) and building lighthouse pile
Seven Knu,n the
Md, by the3pth of December
Detailed cravings of the plan of the
this Office No. 81 Winder's bulding)
Should bid be accepted, contract viii be executed
z . # +.
payment will ade until the whole work completed and
before be approved by the of the
nntent the worksaid having
reject al materials and workmanship accordance with the
of tie contract.
The reserved TO reject and all bids that be
deemed advantageous 10 the public interest
should sealed addressed the undersigned,
dorsed 'Proposas for Seven-foo Knoll Lighthouses
EDMD. L.. +. II AKDCASTLE,
Engineer Secretary
Mar ge-eodm
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-20
EOh THE wstsr AND soUrR.-BALTIMONE AND
OHIO RAILROAD.
gi ks-zSa,5s GSSssssdsla1E siEssSi


proed urel changes Of sohed
rHE completion Wheel
and Columbus, uuiung does by short and direct
(and North Souhwes This increased ad
through travellers that decIon On and after Mon
day, November 81, 1854, the trains will BIZ follows:
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two trains daily will First; mai
leaving Camden station at instead of O'clock
heEeaoe except Sunday and arriving al Wheeling 40
heretofore, and running through Wheeling in about II
reaching 10 l5 This train will Wash
tngon Junction, sykssyle Monocacy Harpers Ferry Martins
burg, Johns Run Cumberland Piedmont RoesbuIg New
Feueman Famingon Cameron, and Moundsyilu only
wood and water and meals Beh these make and
Central Ohio road for
bridge, Zabesvie Newark Colubus Louisville Day
Sandnsky Toledo Detroit ndanspo Chicago St. Louis
&C. Passengers leaving Baltimore by The mail train will reach Gin
cinna diuner while by the they
there al The next % being kept but one night the route by
either ran.
points, make direct with CIeve
land and Plrsburg railroad when the ONO navigab
for between Wheeling and Weve by leaving Baltimore
Returning, Wheeling The express
train At 30 reaching Baltimore at so the malt train
at ii as p. reaching Baltimore nj 7, p. m
Through tickes by Wheeling for Cncnna Madison
Louisville St Louis and river cies will be sold at all times
when the stage of water will admit E.#
Through tickets between Baltimore Washington all the
the West sold the ticket offices
of The company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
rhe mail an leaving Camden will take
all the usual places road Returning this train
Wheeling Mt IL As, midnght Cumberland at 10 is, and
rives Baltimore at :, p.
date places will daily sunday
in Frederick at Returning will leave Frederick o.
arriving nj Baltimore at l2 30,
Elcous Mills accommodation will daily, (except
SUNDAYS y follows:
Leave Camden 6, a. m, and 8, .. ...
Leavs .Elicot's Mills at 7 80, a and 80, p.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-20
No. 534.
NOTICE Of The es aLLishmsnL nr an aadltianai Ian

NO. bo4
NOTICE G abIishmenI a additional land
IN district in the State OF 'aiifurnia
Whereas under Congress- approved
March s. 1885, entitled An provide for The of the
public lands Cali omian the President OF the United States
authorized, such time judgment the public
eTe M so mpp di
land district
of which districts established under said act by public
dated 2ist March, 1853 and whereas the surveys and settle
have extended California that the convenience
districts authorized by of the ID March, lS53 afoe
sa d.
Now therefore, be tha under and by authority of the
1859 the President of the United
California shall be divided
land Districts the boundaries Of which follows
All the Sae the Pacific coast lying
the townships and eight q and D north
of Mount Dnbe base line thence running east on said line to The
merdinn thence south the meridian line 10 the line dividing
townships and four % OF said base line thence
boundary State UPpgR pIsTRIcr" the land
Office for which has been established at MarysuiHc.
All that ofhe State lying south of the above described limits
north of the line dividing townships twenty and twenty
fifth standard snuh will form the g MIDDLE DsTRcT'
Office which Bcnca all that OF The State lying
ofhe h standard parallel the LOWER DIsTRcr here
tofore the office which established at Los 4nge
and in Of The said direction OF the President of the United
under the act Congress aforesaid The boundaries above
mentioned shall n future be regarded the limits of The said land
districts respectively.
hand the city Wahngon this ninth day OF
April, A. D. 1865
BY order OF the President: JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner the General Land Office.
April II -lawl3w Int & star