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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

The paid cheek and sunken female beauty
often excite the regrets and c1mmscraton friends
OF the principal causes is Irregularities the system unhea
thy seereuons Induced by weakened and debated of
the blood or want of vital energy DR. L. b. Wrghts
uous Antdoe has cured thousands of such
which pTostratcd for months helpless children and
whon Their pdysicans had given utterly
Some of the respectable found
attached to voluntary testimonials wonderful efficacy
female complaints 1t strengthens and inyisoraes blood
TO throw all all those torpid humors that obstruet
ton induces regular habits of the
the wasted frame mpar the glow of health cheek and
youthful elasticity to the limbs Remember imptcDt to
harm and powerful to do good Give trial advertise
ment finn #.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11
LLEt'IaANY sPRINtas.-To the f.-.h,;,-

We have learned through gentlemen of the bi,hs, =,
ee' no are visitors at this place. that they were tod b
sos ~ Tue a. q Tenn r. Road Depot Iyncbnro ,a -
V'rehg Tor Board 10 week This report Is yheiI III
wy III tact and has been put circulation I %
enPuoie toois OF craven hearted towards who have 49,,
lo.e' peiso and caused them give currencv II, M
M THESE hitty things of all work arc donh,I
ar az psi' VINO though nohe too good to lie themselves
ar apptthensINe of the consequences " 'eS
ou, chafges are 81 per day Sl2 per week and $40 nan
half price 80 ''i'd'eh and servants
for d. I re becoming proprie,ors of this Watering n,ce
NV e'' SEASON or TWO had TO contend with sinilar
@ I would respectfully suggest to travellers 10
IL Dad Depots N Cara " IN, ~ lnuhd ahoni X.
'nllond Dispatch Petersburg Express and In,.Ii,a
eoly one week al send bills this ofrr $500 Vi"scheer,
july lld4w ~ '"e''
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

CONFESSIONAL little explained. little en-
dured, little tolerate as fobe; and 10! the.
jagged atoms fit like smooth mosaio,-4no,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

very hne io of superior Fob Vest Chains (snneri
pom III quaty and pattcrn9 and put them i'm mr.
occurred to us that they would form very a.
'achment to those Dixon watches advertised bv ms fo o.
since We therefore, coil the of the pnhic IN a.
anu we should be pleased to show any that give ms cali %
thhg pretty In the of Sleeve buttons and S,ds a, ~
' iS 'i'ne SlLVERrHORN e. CLIFF,
.yuA Ills (formprlv II
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

When Commodore Arson was at Canton, the
officers of the Centurion had ball upon some
court holiday. While they were dancing. a Chi
nese, who surveyed the operatian. said softly t"
one of the party, why don't you let your ser
wants do this for you!"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

them all and won the palm Thornbury's Shak
speare's England.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

BATTLE BETWEEN A SNAKE AND WEAsEL-
On Saturday last, gentleman visiting a spring
in Rochester heard slight squeal ng, and on
searching for the cause, saw "A black snake and
a weasel in sharp contest. When discovered the
snake was coiled around the weasel. giving the
animal rather n hard squeeze, but finally the wea
sci popped" through the snakes coil. and then
turned aud took the 'varmint' ty the throat and
killed it almost instantly.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

ta Caroline County Va. March 1a54-Messrs Bennett g.
Beers; Richmond -teBtiemen Carriers Spansh Mix
iure has performed remarkable the person servant
man afflicted with Scroula In form So bad
had he become that his and had been
so FOR more than As last everything else
had failed IL resolved try We administer
ed according to directions and wonderful perfect
cure has been effected satisfied medicine equals
Carriers Spanish Mixture purifier blood IL
creating quite excitement here and sells rapidly
another lot by Rail road. Yours truly
june 2lilmo r =. BROADDIrS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

Davis Pain Aiiicr.-BRooKLIN Conn, June Is. 1854
FRIEND DAVIS Although stranger you, take the
liberty OF addressing few lines you, the purpose
ing few words in favor invaluable medicine
used your Pain Killer for number of years for bowel
ana burns. and all kinds
preeminen have had several attacks dysentery ore
very violent was attacked at three O'Clock in morning
and at sun rise able bed and got
twenty five bottle of your Pain Killer com
menced taking according directions in the
evening my bowels regular and up moving
about although somewhat weak. would recommend all
ray afflicted to avail themselves Of your valuable
ELMEk WILLIAMS.
Sold by Druggists Grocers and Medlcin Dealers every
where (iunn o6 a1,,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11
| FINE WATCH.-We have made arrange

n n
N ments with the importers of the William Dixon Watch
to supply regularly with many of these watches
snail be able to sell In this market The VIM watch
stands the head the list of English being made
London by the Chronometer Maker to the Admiralty
campaigning each watch is certificate from maker which
seeures the purchaser from imposition by counteet
guarantee which being endorsed by gives him
redress in the event the watch should keep time
VIM Dixon watch has been used for by
the General Government the whose duties require
that they should have time keepers also
hcer in private employ. The distinguished whom
have voluntarily presented certificates superiority
time keepers.
We shall sell them in Lynchburg at the price they
bring in Philadelphia and New York object being bring
New York to the very door of customers
The public are invited to call and examine the Dixon Watch
SILVERTHORN g. Cliff,
iuly n Gil,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

aCoon DEED INA NAUGHTY WoRLD.-A cler-
oyman residing in this city. and suffering under
an affective dispensation of Providence. 50 that
he is no, able to perform pastoral labor has re,
Gently received the very handsome sum OF thirty
ihousan dollars. presented to him by Southern
Christian gentleman who desired in this manner
10 make him comfortable for life. Such gene
rous act, unexpected and almost unprecedented
it is delightful to record.-N. Y. Obserper.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

Tur SPEECHES Of Mr. Fillmore on his route home
ward have stirred the bosoms of the conservative
of the country and infused new hope and fresh
ardor into the hearts Of his friends.
The Columbus Enquirer publishes the speeches at
Ncwburg and Albany, and remarks:
Tbese speeches VIII eecty the na,ionhey have hero
the spirits of friends and made them proudo
than Of their noble leader There cold calculating
policy sclh ABOUT those addresses they throw
down gauntlet In cold defiance Black Rcpubleanism
and denouuce a schemes moral treason s miserable
shrnk before tho Indignant rebuko of states
whose virtue awod them and trombed Mt tho plauda
which many thousands honest responded
noble appeals for the Constitution and the
Union the reader these glowing speeches
Flmoreha proud defiance Of abolionsm In ts strong
hold-wi Mr. Bucbanans cold aud cautious endorsement of
very ambiguous PLATFORM aud his declaration that he win
respond any future calls for his opinions Such speech
Mr. Flmorea a Albany If made by Buehann would drive
nom his support the Freoso wing Of his party aud
alteration could induce him speak In such manly
mandatory of Black Repubeanm and sectional aptn
But the people of the South behold with
the contest going betwo National hmorcnnn,
under the lead Of Willard Fillmore aud Black Ropubcans
They will rally around the who thus broadly makes up
the issue with hsr enemies and In operation with the
scrvaiye patriotic OF the North they viii him
the Presidency
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

ed supply OF those popular Black Caters, which '
80 rapidly at Sl50 Also, Ladies fine Black Caters YIN "
"th"nt heels Aso, pretty Tan Color CATERS at 81
Also Ladies tine Kid Boots and Buskins Call and see 80.
ma IT'S T. SEABURi.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

GARRICK's POWER OF FACE When Gar
rick was in Paris Prevlle the celebrated French
actor invited him to his villa aud being in gay
humor, he proposed to go in one of tie hired
coaches that regularly piled between Paris and
Versailles, on which road Preville's villa sit
uated. When they got in Garrick ordered the
coachman TO drive on. but the driver answer
ed that he would as as he got his compile
ment of toar passengers. A caprice Immediate
" seized Garrick. He determined to give his
brother player specimen of his art.-While
the coachman was attentvely looking out for pas
sengers. Garrick slipped out the door, went
round the coach. and by his wonderful command
circumference paImed himself upon the coachman
stranger. This he did twice, and was admit
ted each time into the coach fresh passen
ger to the establishment and admiration of Pre-
vile. Garrck whipped out third time, and,ad-
dressing himself to the coachman. who said in Il
surly tone that he had already got his compli-
ment," and would have driven off without him
had not Preville called out that, the stranger
appeared to be very little man. they would ac-
commodate. tho gentleman and make room for
him.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11
RNsTRAY COW.-A large Red. Brimdle cow,

IL purchased by of Mr.. Venabe late OF this City.
purchased her Mr. Rueker in Amherst
my lot or fails to She IL years old, but prime
mixer her horns rather long and droop pitch
are sawed off about two inches at the tip ends suppose
has srayed few miles from the City, may gotten
into some persons enclosure Any information wheea.
bouts will be thankfully received and il brought
py rewarded ID. ROBES,
july 4.w3wif Federal Hill Iynrlburg
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

Ar> - MATTHIAS A. CO., Successors
49, to Il. T. 1enng, take pleasure in saying to ID,
WA the ladies of this city and surrounding V
80 try, that they have just received from New *
York and opening lot of silk Lace Grape Hair
and straw BONNErS with large lot of FLATS of different
kinds; also fine lot of RIBBON. which they will CHEAP
Ladies please give a call before purchase viii
endeavor To suit you both in quality and price
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11
900 900 WoKTM oE Day GOODS


The subscriber wishing to close his stock OF Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods offers his friends and the public his
tire Stock comprising nearly every article kept in the Dry
Goods line together with Carpetngs of which
handsome, consisting Of two ply three ply Brussels &c a
large proportion Of the above stock purchased this Spring
and in be ou desirabie Goods In the city
All who in want Of good and desirable Goods at Cost for
Cash. respectfully invited to call and examine Tor them
selves. PHILIP w. PAYNE
lots
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

DINE Apple and Straw berry Syrups for
= KING ICE CREAM-fhe Ladies can got, a all times
fresh aud concentrated Pine Apple and
Creams which answer well in the absence of the fruits
MADE and Tor sale at j. ii. THOMPSON g. co.
iuue2 G.ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

re,,s rop TIE n. Y. PACKET SHIP OCEAN
orrrx'- The probable loss Of the American ship
ocean oueen. Capt. Smith, of the London and
New York line. with 40 lives, has been reported
=, T,ovd.s This ship left the London docks on
February sth, with full MISCELLANEOUS cargo ,gs,
and az Storage passengers. On February 18th,
she was spoken off the Isle Of Wight, all well;
since which nothing has been head OF her and
,bere Is reason to fear she was lost in the ice IN
which the steamer Pacific persisted he snip
G. b. Kamar, which left the Thames 'n" San,e
anne n. the Ocean Queen. was in great jeopardy
from the ice on her voyage out.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11
4 CCOUNTS DUE fst dny of .JuIv.-GEo


hASsOLtTlON.- The firm of GOnant a Wal
- dron Is this day dissolved by mutual consent The uam
u e concern WI" be used by either in closing the b
present them for payment and all persons Indebted 10 the
eern WIN please come forward and settle office will he
hep' al the Old stand now occupied by Mr. L. l.. Coffee
A. w. CONANT
WIN A. WALDRON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

NORVEIL HOUSE, Main ST., I.ynchburg,
~ VIRGINIA, WELLS g. HYDE PRoPRIEToRi, will be
open for the inspection of the public Saturday the 18th
and the reception of visitors on Monday, the Nth
July
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

naht ana Wadron all their Machinery, Stock Tools &r
anu taken the stand formerly occupied by them fully
10 manufacture at the shortest notice. Iron and Wood
Mouids ami Fancy Tobacco Boxes of every descr
on III snort AL Kinds of work formerly done BY them
employed the workmen formerly with Mcssrs Conant
M'ro, ana ieei confident that will be able please all
fully solicited. TEG aP I C0FrEE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11
N1lRsUa1I. and WORTHIN1:TONs -

lV1 Friday evening July llth at half past five O'Clock
will for sale Auction, at Office head the A.,
sin $3.50 Marshall Worhington Salt Cargo OF tho
ark Ermina, direct from Liverpool.
VIII be added the above sale 300 Bags Prime Rio Coffee
July l0.3t EDMOND DAVENPORT &
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

In New York City ON the Fourth, there were large
military parades during the day and brilliant dis
plays fire works Of night. Some twenty thousand
people il is stated present nj inauguration of
the equestrian statue of Washington In the Park. II
was present to the people of the United States by
forty-hyc liberal gentlemen Of the city The statue is
bronze equestrian figure and has been four years in
the of construction It weighs four tohs and is
placed upon plain granite pedestal weighing ono
hundred tons The whole is twenty nine feet high the
statue being fourteen and half feet high II cost
$50, 900 and was cast in Cheopee, Massachusetts,.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11
(tABHAGE tSTUKNsP sEED.-Lnrsc Drum

u } b.,d mi ~, INHsF SEE u = = su0,-
nead ana Fiat Dutch Cabbage Seed (by Express ~
lor summer urnp Seed by the Id papers Yeo" N
Ia l5aga do do, for sale by
STROTHER e. WHITEHEAD
r-,trrisfS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11
The Central American Question.

The most important feature of the Baltics news Is,
"A seemingly semi-oficial article in the London
Times proposing to settle the only remaining dispute
between England and the United Siates,-growing
out of the dIscordant Interpretation of the Clayton
forth
throw aside all past correspondence and make friendly
proposal the United States consistent with al we have
hitherto done stated but consistent make "
rs make the called Breytowi. at the mouth Of
San jnan free aud independent town SECONDLY
legitimate extent Of territory TO The Mosquito H.
dams and place equally under protection and that Of
United States the manner la which the unifsd STATES
persist viewing Indians Is MT compatible with our own lot
The United pop; other mode Of duly protecting
thcs Indians which does not grant any exclusive rights or
privileges Britain Thirdly lei leave the real
ian and position Islands arbitrator faurhy
lei declare extend possessions IN British
Honduras beyond limits In lt9 and claim from the Unit
90 States recognition OF these possessions A. they existed IA
issAs
The Friendly Proposal constitutes the conclu-
sion OF very long and elaborate exposition of the
Central American question, it stands at present.
The case is argued throughout rather In favor of the
British view of the matter but the whole, with
Immortality and candor credable TO the writer
The proposal embodied in the extract above the
Times thinks, would probably terminate negotia-
tions,--but adding;
"ifiidid moi the United States desire quarrel with
ns and that quarrel for II would be equally
ignomnicus and useless 10 attempt to escape from H.
The British Govcrnmcnt,--the People and the
Press are evidently very anxious to settle up this
Central American question,-as soon rs possible
and II Is highly probable therefore, that IL the Adj
ministraton of Gen Pierce inencs to meet Lord
Clarendon on the basis Of The offer, now made sat
isaetory adjustment Of the question viii be the result
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-11

-, one who thoroughly undersanda the business and can
pu"ce satisfactory testimonials character guam
cations &c has been 10 Hotel business for so
Address e'' Inux A SMITH,
july 7-dltaw3w Ion, court House. VI.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-13
PERRY DAVIs,s MI 7
p A / IN XII i ER, .

INHlS unparalleled preparation fs re-
- ceiving more testimonials Of its wonderful eff
ficacy in removing pains, than any other medicine
ever offered to the public
And these testimonials came from persons of every
degree OF intelligence, and every rank of life. Ply
scians of the first respectablty and perfectly con-
versant with the nature of diseases and remedies.
have recommended this as one of the most effectua(
ip their line of preparations for the extinction Of
-,ain. -, .
This certifes, that have for several years used
Mr.. Davs's Vegetable Pain Killer in my family, in
several OF those cases for which it is recommended
ana nnd IT very useful family medicine,
Pastor Of the Second Baptist Church in Fall river
This may certify that have used Perry Davis's
Vegetable Pain Killer with great success in cases of
Cholera Infantum, Common Bowel Complaint, Bron-
chitis, Coughs Colds, &C., and would cheerfully re-
' " : 'D' r.S1IIlssj JAMES 0. BOOMER,
Pastor of the Baptist Church.
This may certify, that have used Perry Davis's
Vegetable Pain Killer in numerous cases and believe
it to be very valuable medicine / have prescribed
chlldren) and 1t is in my opinion, superior to any
preparation have used for the relief of those
diseases. When given to children, have always
combined it with the syrup, of gum arabic, say ten
drops to tea-spoonfpl OF the syrup, we'll mixed
Others have naked it with milk and molasses, equal
parts. AHUNTING. Vt b.
SIR: deem it duty owe TO society, especially
to the afflicted to offer this testimonial in favor Of
Killer"
When passing through Galena, some two weeks
ago, purchased at your agency, % cent bottle
was then suffering from a severely bruised hand.
applied it in the store and was astounded at the al
most instantaneous relief Before Ilef the store the
inflammation was removed, and in less than an hour,
the pain ceased. In two days my hand was well as
ever Finding it to be really remedy, determined
to try its effects curatiye for the Piles to which
had been martyr for years. After five dressings,
my piles were amongst the things that had been 1
am now entirely free from them, and ii as good
health as ever | was in my life
have recommended the Pain Killer to others simi-
larly afflicted, and always with good effect
Several of the captains of the upper river boats
carry with them constant supply and consider 1t
one Of the most valuable medicines ever discovered.
am, dear sir, reapeStillly yours
Joseph o. MARTIN.
For sale, wholesale by druggists in all the princi
pal Cities and at retail by apothecaries and sorekeep
ers in every town in the United States and Canada.
and by GRAY & BAILANTYNE and JOHN n
MORTIMER, Washington. d. G.. feb 15-emd
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-13
TOPHAM & NORFLET,s

TOPHAM a. NORFLET,S
NEW AND CHEAP
Saddle, Harness, and Trunk store,
499, Ssve'sth Street, opposite Odd Fello,cs' Hail.
M ESGRS. TOPHAM tlate of Phtladei-
lvA phia) and NORFLET (of this city, respect
fully announce to their friends and the public that
they have commenced the Saddling Business at the
above stand, where they win make and keep con-
stantIy on hand large and superior assortment Of
Mems, Ladies', and Boys Saddles
Brides, Martingales, and Whips
Harness of every description, both for city and
country use
All kinds of Trunks, Valises, and Carpet Bags
Ladies, Satchels, Travelling Baskets, and Fancy
Work Boxes
Horse Blankets Covers, Collars, and Hames
Horse, Spoke, and Dust Brushes
Cards, Curry ry-comhs, Sponges, &c.
All material used will be the best that oan be OBJ
tanned; and both of US having been practical work.
men for several years. feel confident that our work
cannot be surpassed, either for style or durability
BY unremtting efforts to give satisfaction, we hope
TO merit and respectfully solicit, share of public
patronage.
Particular attention paid to covering Trunks, and
repairing all kinds of work
Saddlers' Tools constantly on hand nov Sly
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-13
/" VIR GINIA.o
BY pARyUs

Y, love, thee, Virginia, my own native StateI
Inc home of the NOBLE the good, and the great
Inc mother OF patriots and heroes thou'st been.
Peers cen with the greatest the world hath e,o,
seen.
haio OF glory encircles their name,
ana ages to come will emblazon their fame.
TOT tneir mem'ry's immortal, and their deeds will
be sung
Long as liberty lives or harp be still strung.
With vision distorted, there are many who see
put the faults and oerlook all the virtues in thee
VINO fail to remember how in days of the past
Ihy blood ran for freedom in streams thick and fast
In the times when the souls of our fathers were tried
And the land was submerged meath wars eory tide
nny sons were not lacking, but came up in might
10 battle for freedom, their country, and right.
my heritage fair is Washington's name.
whose deeds and whose valor are one with Inv fnme
With the sound of his praise thy borders shall ring
Whlle thy bards and thy minstrels have power TO
sing;
And though ages may come with their misty sheen
bis memory in thee will ever be green;
Ills virtues thoult cherish his name wilt defend
columbla's sire and his country's best friend
Ii a pride of ones birth can be reckoned crime
us vice not alone of Virginia's fair cline
FOR the wisest and best of Greece and of Rome
lndulged in the crime of loving their home.
Twas the sage and the hero of classical fame
VINO gave to his country her honor and name /,
For liberty doth not'spring innate from earth.
But hath hrst in the souls proud temple its birth.
IN the words of thy scorners, Virginia view
But little that's noble, but little that's true.
And tue soul of their ests is witless and void
For wit loses cast caste when with falsehood allowed
scorn every sneer and cara not who knows
That with love ior my home my bosom nbw glows,
A passion like this is of nature part,
And the name Of Virginia is dear to nv heart.
cannot forget where in childhood I've PLAYED
where IN innocent youth my footsteps have strayed
FOR I've roamed through her wales aud DER her hills,
Beside her clear brooks and bright sunny rills,
We hunted her forests, and fshed in her streams.
From the dawn of the day to ewes golden beams,
Many moments of bliss and joyful hours
I've spent in her halls and bright sylvan bowers.
And can forget her, and recreant proven
No, never! but long as I've life will loyeI
WASHINGTON, ID. O., September II, 1850.