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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-19
NEW FALL STOCK

OtJUUS-HENK1 W. QUAKLFS, ElI
DEALER HATS, CAPS, Doors, fsSA
SHOES, TRUNKS, &c, respectfully begs leave to
nounce to the public that he is prepared offer
TO the public one of the most commanding stocks in
his line ever offered in this city. His stock is now
complete and he asks the attention of city and coun-
try dealers, with the that his prices shall be
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

CoNTRABAND OF WAR The common saying
that "exchunge is no robbery" has emboldened
some ingenious swindler to substitute two eases
of small rifle bullets for two cases of gold coins,
sent from p. Quigey, Esq, Assistant Treasurer
at Dubuque, Ia to Jno. }. Cisco, Esq, Assistant
Treasurer at n Y. Advices received that two
boxes, containing each So 900 in gold had been
sent to this depository. through the American
Express Co., and yesterday morning two boxes
answering the description to external appear
duly andedn Wall street. They
were sealed and hasped with iron, and duly direc-
ted but the lid had started from of them. and
the warlike missiles were plainly visible to the
careful eye. On opening them, both boxes were
found filled with bullcts,as stated, layer OF sheet
lead dividing the packages in the centre. The
contract fer transportation made by Gov
eminent with Adams & Co., and they employed
Wells, Butterfeld & Co., who have charge of
the Western line. The boxes, from their APP
pearance, were doubtless made at Dubuque, and
prepared beforehand for the dodge, and subsitu.
ted for the two boxes containing the gold, either
at the Office of the Treasurer there, or while the
gold was in transitu between the office and the
Railroad depot. The direction was upon a card
which had been torn from the genuine aud nailed
upon the bogus boxes. Either Uncle Sam or tho
the Express Co, has lost $4,000, unless the
original can be recovered. Abystander at the
Office here, learnedy remarked at the spectacle,
-: Specie recti scope decipimur."
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
CITY AND SITE DEPARTMENT.

EDITORIAL CONVENTIONAL SUGGESTION
Several papers in the State are renewing the
proposition TO hold an editorial convention in the
city of Richmond on the occasion OF the state
Agricultural Fair in October We areas we have
said on other occasions, in favor OF the C"n'en-
ton. aud have no doubt, that much good VIII re-
salt from it to tho newspaper business oil inc
State. The time and place suggested are we 'hihk
the brst that could be selected, and we now move
that it be understood that during the approach
ing State Fur; which commences in the city OF
Richmond On the 3)th day of October, Con
yentie n Of the Editors and Publishers OF Virginia
shall be held. And there is no time to lose III
making it known, also move that our brethren
of Richmond hold meeting make the prelimlna-
ry arrangements, aud publish at once an "thcIai
call for the Convention. Who seconds our mo
ton; what say our Richmond brothers WHAT'S
to be done, let it be done quickly.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

YANKEE QuEEN.-Louis Napoleon. it is said,
wishes to quarrel with the King of Naples, in
which event he will put his cousin, Lucien Mu.
rat formerly Florida planter, the throne of
Naples. The best recommendation of Murat To
such position is the possession of a handsome.
energetic and intelligent Yankee wife, who would
play the Queen with much dignity as if she
had been bred TO that distinctinction in a court.
and not in the everglades of Florida
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

letter, giving an account of the recent BON
bardment of Sweaborg,snys that the men employ.
ed on the gunboats had, as is usual, their ears
padded with cotton, and few cases of deafnes
are reported; but all employed experienced severe
pain in the chest, and in two days some of the
men had not recovered their voices. The mortar
boats threw one thousand tons of shells
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

Tho leading London journals acknowledge that
the army must winter again in the Crimea. The
same journal recommend, it is presumed as the
best means of sustaining the integrity of the OF
toman Empire, that the Danuban Prneipalites
should in future be governed by protector. APP
pointed by France and England, in some measure
subject to the Sultan.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

A Il Circuit Court of Law and Chancerv continued 6r
adjournment, and held fer the County of Amherst. m
goth day of March, 1850: :
Samuel Garland rl,irtg
Against '
charles H. Fucker Sheriff of Amherst County and as such
Adnistrator Of Barnett Moon. decd George Moe Grss
Nus Moon, William Moon Alexander Moon and John :
Coleman and l{osanna his vie prfoni,rts
- In Chancerv.
The Court doth adudge order and decree that one Of the
commissioners Of this Court do take settle fol-
OF Charles H. RHeker as Administrator of Rarnet Moon
acc "a "a OF the Plaintiffs debt surviving partner cf t.
N ,rlahd against Barnett Noon Sd. OF all other debts +
sad Barnett Noon chargeabe upon said real estate and
sttufe prortes If anyand notice taking tt .
accounts may be given by publication a week for -four
successive weeks in of the newspapers published in
city of Lynchburg A copv-Teste
DANIEL. In Clk
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

The New Orleans Bee, Sept, l3, says:-The
monument to comm mar,te ANp'w JACKSON md
the glorious battle Of the eigth of January i, we
are glad to learn, shortly 10 be commenced. Il
will be located on the battle ground, near the
line upon which the Americans stood in that ia
nous conflict, and close to the house in which
Gen. JACKSON made hs headquarters. This i,
but few rods from the bank Of the Mississippi.
The monument il to be simple obelisk, one hun
dred and fifty fee, in height. The monument will
be assembled bya spiral staircase. 1t will be built
of brick covered by marble"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
Sentenced 10 be HUNG

New York, Sept 2l.-William Scharfenberc,
convicted lately of the murder of his betrothed
was to, day centencsd to be hung on the 10th of
November.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
Total SD ou
JOHN NJ. OTEY, Cash. Bank of Va.

THE METHODIST MINIsTRY.-The Methodist
Church has suffered heavily by the fever She has
lost more Of her ministers than any other. The
Rev. Anthony DibreIl, Vernon Eskrdge and
Steven w. jones have successfully fallen. They
fell nanfully and heroically, and their deeds will
be treasured in the memories of their fellow men.
They were ornaments Of the church of which
they were members and not less of humanity.
Peace to the ashes of these noble ministers. and
honor to their memories
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

Edward w Johnston, Esq, widely and favora-
bly, known from his editorial connexion with va
rious leading papars in the country has become
associated with the editorial department of the
Cincinnati Columbian
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
ffyou q re sie.s, the nrohnhiIilr Is IL, IL. !,

tSS Ntsst, shc pfoDRBifs!Y ~ ttsai the
oil your suffering Is in the stomach From weak sioma
proceed dyspepsia ianguur oppression the Diaphragm m
dlee headache nausea bodily weakness dmncss Of ,sll
heartburn coShVeness dyseufe1ry. and legion of
mehting diseases Indigestion produces thin blood and there
Tore destroys the strength and yigor OF the system H.
store the tone of the stomach and enable throw Of anil
dismiss forever all these tprnenting dangerous conn @
hot'ns Is necessary ui per>eyerng of 0oqnds Ger
man Biters prepared by DR. &. ~ Jackson phlaieph
here Is no mistake, failure in their sanave effect ee
advertisements So, = 5l-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

STEAMSHIP RoANOKE.-Ths fine vessel has
been released from quarantine at New York, and
will make her regular trip this week
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26


on WINE the ll} En- the great regulator system
o. order sailoW Skin Headache, Heayincss Pain in Il,
sue hhgcston and complete prostration
as some OF tie evils which follow To dspae all thesr
effects take CARRIERS SfANIsH MIXTURE: 1t regulates
LIVER ana mparts new life and yigor 10 the weak
cases Try it, -. Inn
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

The Spanish correspondent of the New York
Times writes that the project for bringing Spain
into the alliance against Russia is at AN end. lie
says that the people of Spain against it, and
that General Espartero has decided to go with
the people.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
MAPRIED

At Elmwood. Roanoke county, Va, on the I4th
inst, by the Rev w II PENnIEroN, WALTER
PREsroN Esq. of Abingdon, Virginia, to Miss
AGATHA GARNErr, daughter of Col VIM NJ Pey.
ton.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

TERRIBLE DEATH. Monday as the freight
train was on It's up trip on the Danvile road, one
of the hands, a negro, in his attempt to catch his
hat fell off ON the rail The train passed over him
and cut him clear in two
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

Among the papers of Gen. Arsta, who recent
yded while on his way from Lisbon to Paris,
washis will 1t directs tina, his heart be en-
balmed and sent to Mexico lie left nothing to
his wife. lie bequeathed his property to a relative
and his personal effects to n servant.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

A defolcation of nine thousand dollars, says
the Cincinnati Commercial, has been discovered
in the books of the Hamilton County Lanatio
Asylum. An unsuccessful attempt had been made
to destroy tho books
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

The corner stone of the immense granite mon
ament commemorative of the landing of the ri
grims, is to be laid at Plymouth on the first
August. 1856. Thirteen years is the maximum
time allowed for it's construction, and it is expect
ed to be one Of the most magnificent monument,
structures in the world.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
SPECIAL NOTICES



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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26


A L Circuit Court of Amherst County continued by adj
a ournmrut, and held the goth day of August ls.5s
Richard Ellis. and John 7 Ellis Admins David H.
TapSro. decd and the same John I Ellis in his right
Iaiutifs,
Against
Edwin L. Shelton, Peter G. Joiner John Harrison Thomas
and Charles Ellis, Administrators of Charles Ellis and
other Defendants
In Chaucory
The Court doth audgc order and decree thatths
referred 10 Commissioner Ro NJ BROWN take following
An account the Plaintiffs of their administration of
the estate Of u. H. 1alscott, decd
ID An of all the individual debts liabilities the
said TaScott of kind description to ascertain
which the said Commissioner will 10y pubcatonin the Lynch
burg Nirgna require all creditors dav and at
place to be fixed by him in the publication produce their
claims before him with the evidence thereof
3 An of the business thu Tapscott & FL
lis showing the debts due from strangers or by
the partners the to the other the account
of the Of the firm and of and in what they consist and
the probable amount thereof after deductng doubtful
debtcdness of the concern strangers the
publish like notice and herein required
to the individual creditors of d. H. Iapsco
of between the the
the surviving partner John T. Ellis his Trustee
Thomas Whitehead whom said he assigned the
benefit of credors shall exhibit the books papers
enable the Commissioner make account
and until the coming in Of all The said accounts
further order of this Court is auged ordered
that all the individual and social creditors d II
Tapsco decd be enoined from prosecuting their
against the plaintiffs either of them his administrators
Aeopy-Teste, LEO. DANIEL, JR, Clk.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

In a recent criminal trial in Michigan the wifi,
and infant child of the accused accompanied by
minister of the gospel in the relation of friend
OF the family, were constantly present, aud al
forded the counsel for the defence IN opportunity
which was not lost, 10 make very pathetic ap
peal to the jury. The Judge thereupon TOOK
occasion to statc, in his charge that he "hoped
never again 10 witness such things brought into
court as n part of the machinery of tho defence -
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

Tho Court of Claims re-assembles in Wash
ington early in October Already quite number
of distinguished members of the legal profession
from distance, who propose to practice before
it, have arrived and are busy in preparing to ar
que their respective cases.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
HOTEL ARRIVALS Sept IS.
Washington HEou-e-H, Su,n,l A, 10 ,,r.

Charles Dabuey, Campbell David Strayler Cbar's,an
= - mos FOX Campbelii Robert Betterton Brooknen no
Ianhey, CamPoel John labney Roanoke; Jacob Buy
lady AppomattoS Or II Whitow. lady daughter Red
Iordi Dr Bass AppomattoX; Miss WAYNE Bedford Dr
Sepoe Bedford Alum Srpings; James il Pepper Chris
tilSburg; Nathaniel Harvey Charlotte; William II paris
La Fayette county Mo- DR. Landon Rjves CHM n. n /.
hHie Branch Miss Childess Bedford; G. Tate Na,.
Orleans Leopold Cowper Portsmouth 1000 Ns"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR, DR. james H
Conway has been appointed Professor of %
stetrics in the Richmond Medical College, tia
post having become vacant by the death of Dir 30
harmon.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

DEATH OF ONE OF THE ORPHANs.-The Rich
mond Dispatch says, we are deeply panied to
announce the death at the Catholic College Fri
day afternoon, of Emmit Nicholson, son of Mrs.
Dr. Nicholson. He of the little band of
children who were brought from Portsmouth here
to escape the plague which was desolating that
city. Bet, alas, his removal came too late The
dreadful disease had obtained too firm Il footing
in his system, and Friday afternoon his infant
soul passed from its suffering tenement of clay
into the hands of its Maker. The funeral seryi-
ces will take place this morning at O'Clock, from
the College, aud will be conducted by Rev. DR..
Howell.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

HEALTH OF THE PRESIDENT, The Hon. Fay
cite McNIuen, member of Congress from this
district, reached Abingdon on Wednesday last,
from visit made eastward. We regret to learn
from Mr. McM that the health of President Pierce
is not good His trip to the Nrginia Springs
was of some benefit to him temporarily, but he
has another attack OF the chlls and fever, and is
now suffering therefrom.-4 bingdon Democrat.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Amnrnsr co. uo, !

-.
parties Interested in the foregoing order viii Doe
no nav appointed the Both Of October
the accounts therein mentioned ON which dav At I'D O'Clock
~ w 'IhH' th'y are reQut stei to my Office win
- u,s' vouchers copies Of Court papers, and other e
"'nsV prepared tof rXailation and settlement; aud all oH
sanding creditors Of Barnett Noon Specially warned
sep - w4w ~, AZ p.,ny4t% ff.o.r
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

New PosT MAsTERI IN JoNEsyILLE.-fhe T. st
master General has appointed NJ. d. Richmond
Postmaster, Jonesville, Lee county VA vice VIM
Vaughan, resigned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

SENTENCED TO BE HuNG.--Jim, negro man,
belonging to WIN. Jones' of Bedford county,
charged with the murder of Woodaon, a slave.
belonging to James A. Meriwethcr was tried
Monday, and found guilty of murder in the first
degree, and sentenced to be hung on the 9th
day of November next.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

~ NA-The undersigned VIII open School At Campbell
Court House. Va the second Monday in October prepare
vouths for College, for the ordinary business life
will be given make those placed under his
thoroughly acquainted with the subjects they pass over;
while undue restriction viii be imposed strict discipline will
be maintained and rigid system will be observed in his
instruction
TERMS:
Primary English, per session of Ave months $1,000
Higher English, 1850
Higher English and French 1900
Greek, Latin and French, 1850
Greek, Lhtin, French and Higher Mathematics, COCO
Good board be had at public Boarding Houses
waite families, In the viage and in the immediate vicinity
from eight to ten dollars per month.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
Nor,cil uou-c-uoore q An,houy nr,n.,.

o'ri, u Qneshenbery Robert Crallev Apuoinattov.
6eh - ade' IL Grihn, Va Saml F. smith imnnnhrrc
T-o pahney, Campbell II; ID Woods AIbenare n +
olR M ohafionei w Honer Lynehhurg J Hancoct
Inn p ma 1 namp5el. VIM Loving FACET Mo; DR. j
Cioyd and Mrs Cloyd Pueski; Edward Hainnet Ia
ETA II smiley g Haynes {; Ezekiel Edgeeoinb pbi
T. iourner Va john Langhoruc, Amherst / Hmm ia
Iayior' Rehmondi John Young, Tenn 4 Canton 4 a.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

The people of Abingdon are contributing fol
the relief of Norfolk and Por tsmouth.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

MORE AcKSowLEDGE MENTs. --Since your pub
lication Of the ooh inst. have received and re-
mtted the following sums for the sufferers in
Norfolk and Portsmouth:
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, AMHERST Co No. !

The parties interested in the foregoing viii
that have appointed the 3st day October
the accounts therein mentioned which day all the
creditors Of David H. Tapsco decd and all persons having
claims against him in his social character
of Tapscott Ellis specially warned appear
him and file their claims together with all necessary proof
thereof and all other parties interested likewise requested
to attend office with their vouchers copies
of Court papers prepared for examination and settlement
sep 26wfw RIO. NJ BROWN. Com'r
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

The editor ofthe Washington Qnd J Telegrap
thus speaks in reply to the charges preferre
against his political course:
1--WE were once Democrat--so was our fath
er. and all our relatives before We voted (Go
forgive US y for Pierce at the last election; an
had the party remained sound as it once was "
would still be in its ranks. 1t became corrupt,w
witnessed the dangerous change of its doctrine,
and like thousands who now IL the America
party, the love of our country caused US to aban
don it.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

New REGULATIoN.--Fh habit of sending let
ters by Mail Agents, by which Pestmasters are
deprived of large portion of their compensation,
has grown into such on abuse that the Post
master General has ISIS ued orders requiring all
Mail Agents to close the letter boxes of their
mail cars, and prohibiting their taking letters,
except at points and under circumstances where
they cannot otherwise be mailed. In future,
therefore, persons will have to write their letters,
thAy are required to pay their negotiable
notes,-with promptness and by certain hour.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

VHiSE.-lhe Steamer ROANOKE r--s1= I
- M'f,nE Rsna commenced her regular
nlls 20 RICHMOND thtre is communication -s~@>~-S
'"ite week, BY steamers, New ork and Baltimore
i,ifeIs SHIPPING by Pettyions regular line
9' N richmond will be certain get their shipments
- ,l'"uBi without detention and the lowest rates
80 ordered TO nay care will he promptly forwardadby To-
sunni mt "'ieA Is The only regular line on Canal.
sep 96ts 49, ~ LIN q ~, luz tl,9 y,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

VIRGINIA SrocKs.-The circulars by the Bal
tic quote va SIS sterling bonds, 1888, at IS to &C:
and Va 6's l3S6 at 50 90
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

PosT OFFICE AFFAIRS The Postmaster Gen
eral orders the following.
At Prince Edward Court house, Prince Edward
county, Va, Andrew Il. Venable is appointed
postmaster vice Il. W. Cronin resigned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

BARN BURNEp.-1 he barn of Mr. Hugh Camp
bell. about three miles northeast of Abingdon was
destroyed by fire ON Monday night week, together
with nearly all his grain, hay, &c.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-26

JUDGE JOIN DYER.-Of the U. S. Court of
Iowa died in in Woodstock Va. on the 18th inst
Judge ID. was native of Pendleton county. Va
and was on visit to some friend in Virginia, at
the time of his DEATH