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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

On Saturday morning last fine little girl
Mary Cherman-aged about twelve years, was
killed at the residence of her step-tather,Mr Ca
leb Birch, in Alexandria county, Va brother
OF her step-father, Charles Birch, youth Of IA
bout the same age, coming into the hoase on his
way home from school, took up a gun which
person ON the premises had used some days be-
fore, and had left uneappcd for safety. Presum-
ing that it was unoaded, the boy put "A cap upon
it. and daring his little niece TO put her head ont
Of the window by which she sitting. AS she
did so he pointed it at her, and, intending simply
to explode cap for her amusement, fired a loud
! of bird shot into her face. The poor child rushed
10 her mother aud i, dead at her feet.
The boy on finding that he hnd shot his little
relative, fled in great dismay from the premises
to biz own home. No one supposes that no had
The slightest idea that the gun was loaded. The
remains of poor little Mary were buried this NOR
ming afternoon, and were attended to the grave
by large concour>e of sympathsing neighbors
and friends. u ashiagton Star.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
AbE T. d,

~ re ilence in the county of Pittsa lFania, on
"o5ning OF the Goth nit, NATHANIEL PRIZE
1T Tue STU year Of his age.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

The sales of cotton At New Orleans Friday reached 400
bales with slight decline in the value inferior quaiief
The sales OF the week amounted haes The quantity
received ~ inrat that this 2GOharS
than At the last The sales OF coffee he
week amounted bags and the receipts 22ou0 Thu
stock on hand ~ 600 bags
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

Tho higate Savannah was to sail from Rio
Jnneiro. Oct. Nth, for New York, Officers and
crew all we'll
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
W..., ARRIVALS AT THE
".hg tOm MOmsc-SmcnA A. GiRrlk. prOp,rs.

S Z7.-Capt W Davis Petersburg; Ward,
/ H. NcHubbard & Son, Halifax d Drescali.
j u SAF Smith Pttsyvania; HUFF, Roanoke; j
s ,''',oh' Bowles, A Barbom, Amherst; b
= 'eIson; B l. Talaferro, City; II NJ Armstead'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

CINCtNNrl. Nov 2I-At II munipicnl election
atIndianapos on Saturday, William J. Wallace
Republican was elected Mnyor by $50 majority.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

TVTNTT--A tIlV1' NTNNTI TUX y IT,
WHEEI.N WRIGHT or TANNER-Alsp A CAPITAL
LOCATION FOR 4 SfoRE.--I have for sale u handsome
Dwelling House In the town OF Rocky Point Mon
county hall lot In town nnmloved
The house Tavern, aud was en-
gagged extensively In Baeksmhing aud the Wagon business
for With business he found In Western
Virginia The Ia Immediately the main roads from
Union iowsbug, tho Hue sulphur springs, and
within four five miles of tho tovngon Ohio railroad
whore supposed Depot viii be established II Is ais"
fine location for Store the Tanning business bargain
may he had upon early application 10 the suhHefiher.
M
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27


The Postmaster at Kirkwnnd, Brown county,
furnishes the Bing hampton RepubHcdn with the
particulars of the horrible calamity, II brief men
ton of which we published under our Telegraph
head n few days ngo. The letter is dated the 3 tn
inst. and is as follows:
Our usually quiet town has been thrown into
II great state of excitement by the burning of a
house. within about mile and half Of this vii
lage with all il, occupants. consisting of Mr..
Harlow Perkins bis wife and seven children-two
ofthrm nearly grown-and Mr., Perkins mother,
an old lady. Mr. Perkins father lived with him,
bat went over to stay with another son last night,
who lived but n few rod, distant. hnve inst re-
turned from the scene Of disaster, and can as-
sure you it an awful scene. There was
scarcely enough left Of the remains of any of the
ten persons to recognise them as human beings.
1he building was burned last night about mid
night, but nothing can be ascertalned as to its
origin.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

No EXTRA SEssIoN-The Richmond EHgnrer has
the following article the subject Of an extra ses-
SION of the Virginia Legislature 1t appears that the
Governor has no intention Of converting the Legisla
fure and that the members themselves withdraw
ing their names from the call:
The rumor OF an extra session OF the Legislature
+. without Foundations The Governor has no idea of
concerning the Legislature on his own motion, and Of
those members who signed the call for an extra SEES
SION. a number have withdrawn their names. There
will he no meeting of the Legislature this winter, I'M
ltss some necessity Of state, which nobody now an
uripnes should make the call Of an extra sessionan
imperative public duty
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
LATEST NEWS.
LATER FROM EUKUFE.
ARRIVAL. OF THE sTEAnER PERSIA.

lngio- freses AlliaHec t,d,stwr6ea- Heatg Dgdiea-
cation, ,Se
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
SALES BY AUCTION
FUTURE DAYS.
BY WIN. II. MOSBY.

MULES Al AtCTION.-Ons saturday MORN
WI Ing tho 9th INST will sell Market Street very
huo well bIoko Mule3, young aud sound
c. Il PHELPS
- tN1, AM
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

Also superior Spring Scat Lounges Rocking Chairs Brd
.ealu safes Dining Tables, Clocks, sc
nRf Guups III be added 10 the ahuve, lot al Dry
Clouds consisting of Broad Cloths Clasmercs Sattnes sc
nayo sNIuoN &. II. PHELPS, Aucr.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
BFNJ. H. NuWIIN " A rnpr , atrx,Nn.p
Cor NOTICE SOwII>

~ FOOT y CO, tSueceSsors To Col W 4 Smuh5 toin
mission Merchants for the sale OF Tobacco Flour Wheat and
other grain.
The undersigned have formed partnership Comms
SION hnss rs successors ol Col Wm Smith and solicit
continuance al The pan onaHe hcstow linn All
ments OF produce made by friends viii with
prompt attention and quick returns once at J. Il. Ii
Ne"hhs BENZ. II. NoWllN,
W. \. f0pE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
PETERSBURG ADVERTISEMENTS.

uDuANOsON TKIAu.-Pnym ews wishheld.-we
proposn purchasers OF Piano Foes Instru.
mcns trial In order what their quality
fore paying for them
Twenty years experience satisfies minds
and could get fifteen hundred persons
In tho opinion that establishments South
shly furnish bettur or cheaper, Instruments than
NOV II diF r., Z. NASH
NuENGGAN s.UANO aud HONE Du-,-Wbj,c
INu and Brown Mexican Gunno and of au peor
quality for salo by II. e. HARDY CD
sep a"dts Petersburg.
- A.n"d Fine Snls mOmcn sly pcctca ~ City
Ne Point, TOT sale by II. e. HARDY 4 GO
oct sits
4 LOVER SEED, Of prime quality, for snis TO
~ tho trade by II. q. HARDY a co.
oct II
n utORgtE PASTE.-li. &. Ofs0mnn's 'sAv
aud other brands in store and to arrive for sale by
II. q. HARDY & 90
oct 2Ih Pet araburR.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
NTOKVEIL HOUSE,
"a Uuiu Street. Iynchbucv. Va.

Il z, n,
THE NORNEIL" has undergone n change of
that places footing with the best modern built Hotels If
the country.
The interior contains every necessary guests
and il furnished style and suitol
the Of all and of character that will mako rank
TACT with the inst class Hotels of the country.
WELLS 4 HYDE,
Pr,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
BY T ELE G. r A p !.
Tc,csr"phca Expressly Ter ahe"virsi.ia..


-
Photographed Expressly fer ahc"virsisia..'
From Kansas.
Sr. LOUIS, Nov. 26th.--The Democrat of this city
says Marshall Donaldson, of Kansas, refused 10
rest Hays the murderer Of Buffam and resigned
Governor Geary had Hays arrested and suspended
Judge Lccompt. The trial was to proceed before
Judge Cato.
suicide Of u Naval Omcer.
NEw YORK, Nov. 26th.--I.eut. John s. Walker
who committed suicide yesterday, was under orders
to join the st. Mary Mt Panama.
The Markets.
NRw York, Nov 26th.-Flonr dull Southern
easier, and not quotably changed.
Wheat dull aud unsettled.
Corn, declining tendency
Virginia 6's o.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 26.-Flour dull at 81. Wheat
ard corn active at yesterdays rates.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

"
a gold watch. \ slave named George belonging to
Mr. Thomas W fauntleroy, of that place, ar
rested upon the charge OF having committed the out
rage and the excitement such 10 render Lynch
law being applied 10 him not improbable, the unor-
tunate being prominent and highly esteemed
citizen.
TRIAL OF ALExANDER FALcoNER TERNINAfED.-Th
trial of this misguiacd man, which has been going
on in the Circuit court Of this city for some days,
was terminated Yesterday During the progress of
the trial we coutened ourself with simple daily
statement ut its stages, preterring TO await Its CON
oluson before commenting ON tue sad case That
case as our readers are aware, rested on charge
that the accused, had officer employed by the
Petersburg Railroad Company and entrusted CT oticto
With their books, made false entry on one OF said
books .thc ticket book by which he was enabled to
retain Nrongfully from the Company, sum OF money
which should have been placed TO their credit. This
false entry was not only established by proof, as %
the identical ticket on which the indictment WAS laid,
and held to be well laid, but the excuse OF inadver-
iency and mistake rebutted by the production in evil
Grace of some torty-onc other tickets altered in
SIMILARLY fraudulent manner. Thcyerlitt ofthe Jury
was in conformity with the facts above stated AL
cAauder Faconer found guilty by the jury after
an hours retirement and sentenced To two years con-
fuement in the Penitentiary shortest time pre-
scribci by law for the offence. This is the first con-
letion under the statute on which Falconer was
tred-a statute designed to protect Incorporated com
panies from the populations OF agents and others
The convicted man was 7eaousy defended by his
Lawyers and the State had in Nr. Rehard g. Pegram,
representative, who most faithfully and ably, and
at the same time fairly, yindcated the law OF the
.Ind. Previous this offence, Alexander Falconer
bore fair character any citizen OF Petersburg,
and his situation now while elicting heartfelt sor-
row, that he should by his offences have furnished
heretofore unbemshed character, aud drawn down
upon himself merited punis calls out the warm
sympathy of all who know how those connected with
the convicted man, by blood affinity and friendship
feel while innocent themselves. the weight OF the
blow which they coul not ward of, and which Of
ienlcd Justice has dealt upon him.-feters6prg IN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

Pursuant 10 decree OF the Circuit Court Of the city OF
ynohbu pronounced the Goth day ot November ieJ5 In
the n ,oe and others ryrcos ENors sc the TN,
dernod Commissioner VIII proceed on the 2sth November,
sa6 to sell hy of public auction To tho highest bidder,
the following parcels al Rea Estate, wit A lot with
good Tobacco Factory thereon suatod Main street IN tho
city IyuchhurF just houw the Factory o ncNtcr btcy
brother fronting All back li'
feet ao Lot containing halt situated In the Guy
aforesaid adjoining the ny 't"
ophe hon s aud fronting on the street passing Ia 'funt
at the rvdcner al General odcs aud another Lot situated
SANDY Hook fronting % oei the Lynchrg and Concord
Turnpike aud cNonimg back Ia The towing path of H.
X. Canal
rheSe lots valuable will he Eod credit Of ak
twelve ami eighteen months for equal instruments "t the pu
chase md the purchasers executing b"ns WITH Np
proved personal security and the title to cnch parcel retained
unt the purchase money therefor fully paid The sale OF
thu lots in the city viii tako pa,o On The sam" respective.
y of the lot SANDY Hook the lot first above deserbod
- dt1snov SAM III. TN khE, tuhtr.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The Grst and awmill of
Dr. D. {. b. Caldwell, near tireenbrier Bridge, in
Greenbrier county. was entirely consumed by lire on
Wednesday night last, together with us contents
This is the second time DIR. Caldwell has met with
the destruction Of his mill property 10y fire. aud once
twas washed away by high wafer. The loss cannot
be much less than three thousand dollars.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

hFeaslrY of YIRGNIA-The Charlottesville Id
s1'e There 602 students AT the UNIVERSE
" The number will reach beyond $50 during the
's5spn Had sufficient dormitory accommodations
ral prepared, doubt not thnt zoo or more stu
'r1's would have been in attendance. Harvard Col
'-e "a the oaly one in the Union which has larger
l41ber Of students.
5EeFruoV.-In DR.. Murrell's Card, published yes
'aE morning, in the sentence: land the promulga-
.'a thereby OF preiudcial rumors which he did not
~ TO he 'rue or flSe, the "Hot was lett ont
'.''l materially n tered the mclning.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
AlANED, Black aud Brown .senns-shn,r III

w Store direct from the Factories of Messrs Ammon
Son and Jacob Bonsack uc mixed black and brown Jeans
beautiful article for gentlenen riding pants which VIII sell
accommodating A. b. ETCkER.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

VE SION MEKCHANTS, SAN FKANLIStO NAI.--lOF
ia, FRONT sTREET NEW YORKParticuar attention
paid to SALES OF TOBACCO, and consignmens direct from
the Virginia Manufacturers solicited
REFERENCES-A. & a. Lawrence & Co, Boston Ann,
& Paxson, New York Courtney & Gushing, Baltimore
Davenport, Allen co, Edmond, Davenport Co, luap'
\ Watson, James f. Heath, late auditor and Crenshaw
Co. Richmond McCorke q Jones, Mcdaniel Hurt s Pres
T. c s. Ferguson Co. and Miller & Crcnshaw Lynch
burg
y. B.-Havng established branch Of our house in New
York resident partner in that city will his personal
attention the receiving ranshppng and securing the low
of freight Gree of commission all goods coSgn
ed 10 San Francisco House.
Mcssrs Edmond Davenport Co. will act for ne Al Rich
tnnn MN .-nulL L.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

uNnNG IGA~.-A large supply at superior
NJ Green anl black Teas In l. and1 III Packages
These roaa the finest imported by the pck Tea Compa-
Families who sh something really fine invited
Try them. For aala by JOHN H. SEAY,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

TnE OFFICIAL VorE.-All the counties in the State
have been officially heard from except 4lhoun new
AMI Warwick and Buchanans majority exclusive of
huse two is - BOO Fillmores reported majority in
Warwick is 81 but Calhoun has probably given
sufficient majority the other way To make "oid
Bucks MAJORITY IN the State about 29,6o0. We
viii publish Il table OF the complete official vote
SOON as Calhoun and Warwick are heard from.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
G.itp ailJ state aTdirs,

Ynrn AeRs y. BLAeG AreF.a is the title of A
neatly priutel hopk just from tie pre- ses Of "
Randolph Richmond. to whom We are indebted for
4 through Nessys. Payne Cha tan Lynehhurs
II embraces csss ~ Lue reported bs G. ESQ
), retired Barr.ter Of Lincolnshire, England, 5urpor-
inc to be " NJ. Of the reign Of Queen Anne 2 aul
ae heated 10 the Historical Society ii Va. /, ia
g inclusive vind.,a,.ar Of the Slavery question dis
,4sea under species OF descriptive allegory and
IA the shape Of Witfl aud Instructive story AMI ~
ne same tine complete reldtatiun aud expose OF
tie speco4s arguments nn, htretced absurlit,rs Of
Uncle Toms CABIN Il "a oaHs gsqay. We suppose
tie work Is from the pen of AlrgJnian aud assured
y is one worthy Of high prtisc.
II can lie had At the elegnt aad extensive Book
Store Of Payue Christian.
De la iIuDBas llsIoRN oFrHE SECRET So,IErifSo Of
FaANcE--J 3 Liprjneott Co, phladep ha-Laug-
horne Walkup, Lyachbarg We are indepted to
the publishers tor the above volume. 1t is elegantly
gotten up and, from hasy glance nj its pages is
Interesting and instructive Nessrs. /. 4 W. have it
Tor sale, among their varied and valuable collections
Of literature.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

NEW YORK. Nov. 25.-The steamship Persia,
with dates from Liver DOL Ia the 10Th INST, ar
rived this morning.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

y has Tor sale large number OF the very best Peach ~
Troes. selected from bis Orchard Silver Ma
le Arhorsa and Norw Firs and few China This
the season for scttng them Out &. ID. JONES.
nrtp A. S,lm
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
nn.pER, Ph,.ioleg,. ErnnA Eori..cr,-

-
roiurldc Manual for sportsmeu. Liy" and Lean
o. guide all Cousins Frlc beautiful and Good Iii f Tat
Never late Mend Marion Barnard 10y J /. SMITH MUcn
ret Carhuoc Eclectic for November HINTS Merchants M1pa
zine for Westminster Review. kuirk"r ecker t SOY
Code, Ladys Boob for Nov, just received at
!, ,35ts MORSE'S.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

NJ JONES receiving days. thrir Grocery
Establishment Main fresh supplies OF the very
Peruvian Guauo which they selling at low prices and t
n they invite the attention Of their friends and the public
son =
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
Refined sheet and shred I-ingIn-

j Tor Blanc Mango Table feie a. primo article for
C1nactianers Hotel and Family To he obtained with
directions Of the principal troerrs aud Druggists
thraug hout the United States
max, San PETER COOPER, New York
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
KsaRPER's MAGAZINE FOX OECE"

tH BIER, RECEIVED AT , ,r,,y,-p.c
LaNtfio'Nb u " f''-',o''
INIUID LAMPS, FLUID LAWS. n"se
NAV, az Fluid Iamps some of them very fine Also
large Glass Shades and Wcks for Cainphene anu
"A amps Paper Shades with the patent PROTECTOR or
anns or las Burners all of which will be sold cheap Tor
Ssh o., -, -, Mo p,,rber + vrchhnrr Y,
nov 25ts sign OF the DIG r'''her' ~ "'""'e' w.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

w MiSHloS Mf - > ANi5 -, IA l. h1iN -
81 and 80 Gravier of rchapouas street, New On
leans.
REFERENCEs-ArmistcadN Warwick Capt J1hn NJ Otey
lHg1
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

NEW FKENCH WOKK.-Wc invIie our Gus
4 Y TONER'S and friends to examine second stock o
French Work such Embroded Collars and Sleeves
Emboed breakfast sotts, Mourning do Embroded Collars
Linen do al Maltese White also Hack Maltese
Lace Sets Maltese White aud Black Embroied From
skirts Infants ass Cambro Bands swlss do Dmity do.
jacquard do &c, sc. whirl. selling very low.
oei 2I-t JAS. A SIiGiER & co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

bought Goods at \ C. Lewis (Anculllah ana nave Ia
f au are rcu ed to forward this week and settle
or lhc proper officer will wait on them next w'ek
80. Il, D, BRYAN AKERS Auctr.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

IA W. wv II, NIt0FnfY Ut INV, FNnthbUrS,
r. Y 4, has removed his Office 10 the thu
Telegraph Office, doors below the Farmers Bank
iy2ld&cly
HHENRX -. FLOOD, Attorney at LAW. will
x . attend all the Courts Of the Of Lynehburg, tho
counties of Amherst Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell
-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

day of December next tho roRloneo q" w n L Seutt
decd shall sc large quantity Of Corn and Tobacco eve
raj work DAen and somo twenty valuoho Slaves Iels ash
j T.. SLAUGHTER,
nov Il. te5nov th,udlw admir- ". T. Seutt
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27

lIoGs.-The Abingdon lrq'ajoa states that great
number Of hogs passing through that place daily
Tie cars take all they can carry, bu, the company
have not upon that end of the line sufficient num-
Der Of stock cars TO accommodate the half Of them
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-27
I W. nRyCE, Attorney a, Law, Richmon.,

- Va will practice in The Courts of Richmond City the
Counties of Goochland ard Louisa, and in the supreme Count
uf the L. =, and Court OF Claims Washington, ID. G..
.T7offICE, Wing Building Richmond, Va.
inn 9I-lN FL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26
The Pnhlic Lands

The Central Illinois Railroad Company has
been able to realize enough from the grant OF
public land by Congress to build its road at an
expense of twenty-five millions of dollars, and
there is still enought left to produce the sum Of
twenty millions of dollars if sold at the marke
value.
Such facts as this speak for themselves. Yet
after all that has been said and written in regard
to the public lands, we almost despair of seeing
the people of Virginia aroused to proper APP
probation of the subject. Illinois builds her
Railroads at the expense of the Federal Govern
ment, while Virginia constructs hers with money
wrung from the people by the tax gatherers.-
What right has Illinois to these lands more than
Virginia. None whatever. Virginia gave the
domain to the Federal Government years ago,
and is now entitled to at least distributive
share of it. Our strict construction politicians,
however, cling to their abstractions-they re-
fuse to demand, or even to take, single acre,
and the New States, nothing loath, help them
selves to the whole. And as good Democrats
in Congress as Virginia can boast of, carry out
their wishes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-11-26

Loss OF THE LYoNNAIs.-We published last
week an account of the loss of the French steam
er Lyonnais The vessel which struck the
steamer, and caused her to go down, was the
bark Adriatic, Capt Durham, of Belfast, Maine.
The Captain of the Adriatic, which put in at
Gloucester, Mass, to repair damages has pub
lished statement Of the occurrence. He says:
son Sunday night, Nov. 3 before IL o'clock,
the bark discovered o steamer about three or
four points on the weather bow. The night was
starlight but hazy. Should think we saw the
light twenty minutes or moro before we struck.
The steamer continued her course, which would
have carried her by our stern If not altered, but
on nearing us she suddenly changed her course,
which rendered collision inevitable. We then
endeavored to save ourselves by lacking, but il
was too late, and in q few minutes we were
afoul, striking the steamer abatt the wheelhouse,
CARRYING away our jibboom, bowsprit and rip
ping up the eopgallant forecastle, and starting
the whole starboard bow from the deck frame
and the wood cut forward. We hailed the
steamer and requested them not to leave us, but
received no answer. We then kept away before
the wind to prevent losing our masts, and to as
certain the extent of our damage. Saw the
steamers lights about four points on our lee bow
and kept in view ten or fifteen minutes, until lost
in the distance Supposed that she had received
but little damage and had continued on her
course"
A number of vessels have been engaged in
searching for the passengers and crew of the
Lyonnais, who were on the sea in open boats,
but none of them have been found, and the pre-,
sumption is that all have been swallowed up by
the ocean. One boat only, which brought ii,
dings of the disaster, has so far been ss"ed.